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217,614,000
1,7461/2
4,815
182,058,000
15,730,000
143,252,000
49.98
Hours Run
Fuel Oil
Gals. Pumped
Wolverine-Gould
2,090
6,905 1/2 4,815
217,614,000 182,058,000
144,835,000 173,765,000
NHS (electric)
-15,730,000
383,942,000
Manomet Well (electric)
+15,595,000
Total Pumping
399,537,000
Gravity
143,252,000
Total Consumption
542,789,000
Duty based on BTU in Fuel 19,500 per lb. fuel oil Head 74.5 ft.
Fairbanks-Morse
1,7461/2
399,672,000
Temp.
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TABLE SHOWING LOCATION, LENGTH, SIZE AND COST OF PIPE LAID 1948
Location
Length
Size
Cost
Alden St., W. Route to Stand.
1650
8" 2
$6,989.65*
Alden St., Stand. to Allerton St.
1,086'
8" }
5,481.23*
Boutemain Avenue
580'
8"
2,562.77*
Cherry St., Tank to Cherry Ct.
742'
10"}
16'
8"
4,114.48
16'
6"
Cherry Court
910'
8"
4,035.48*
So. Cherry St.
290'
8"
1,343.90*
Cordage Terrace
1,220'
5,056.98*
Diaz Road
500'
8"
3,214.51
Hall St.
616'
8"
2,873.07*
Summer St.
1,340'
8" 2
5,353.54*
Savery Avenue
550'
8" }
3,817.82
Savery Ave. Terrace
410'
6"
1,705.25
Liberty St. (connect. serv.)
246.83
Ocean View Road (connect. serv.)
792.11
Nick's Rock Road (connect. serv.)
1,250.98
John Alden Rd.
454'
8" 2
3,254.68
Ocean View Rd. Extens.
100'
6"
720.80
Avenue B
823'
8" 2
3,606.95*
Avenue C
701'
8" }
2,960.41*
Margerie St.
650'
6"
2,915.67
By-Pass (Westerly Route)
750'
12" )
200'
8"
5,300.00
100'
6"]
14,191'
$67,597.11
*Indicates Unfinished
32'
16'
6" S
167'
6"S
16'
16'
6"Ì
16'
16'
6"S
160'
6" S
16'
6" S
16'
6" S
16'
6" S
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
The Board of Assessors acknowledges the retirement of Thomas L. Cassidy after twenty years of continuous service to the Town of Plymouth.
During the past year and only a short time as your Assessor, one of the Town's best loved citizens, Leonard M. Burgess, was called by death. This untimely loss we miss deeply through his wise counsel in our many prob- lems.
Your Board of Assessors in 1948 embarked on a pro- gram of reassessing all taxable property in the Town with one thought in mind, to assess each individual tax- payer a fair and equal assessment.
Two more years will be required in carrying out this program, and we feel that when completed will add Millions of Dollars to the total assessed valuations of the Town.
Not counting the Thousands of Dollars in increased revenue that the Town will receive due to the increases in valuation, every taxpayer will benefit in other ways by the decreases in the Tax Rate. This method resulted in a decrease in your 1948 Tax Rate of $4, one of the very few decreases made in the towns and cities throughout the State.
Our records are gradually being brought up to date and upon completion will add immensely to the efficiency of our department. Aerial photographs of the outlying districts of Plymouth were taken the past year that have thus far revealed over $200,000 in property that has never been assessed.
With increased efficiency and co-operation from Town Officials and the General Public as well, the year 1949 will result in many rewards to all Taxpayers of the Town of Plymouth.
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Valuation of Real Estate Valuation of Personal Property 2,063,065.00
$22,419,480.00
Aggregate Value
$24,482,545.00
Exempted under Clauses 11-17-18-22-23
111,350.00
Available for Revenue $24,371,195.00
To be Raised by Taxation:
State Tax
$2,485.38
County Tax
56,554.54
Tuberculosis Hospital
16,305.70
Town Appropriations
1,516,532.41
Overlay
15,342.52
Total amount to be Raised by Taxation $1,607,220.55
Estimated Receipts including Dog Tax voted by Town to be
used by Assessors
$527,619.78
Overestimates for 1947 to be
used as Available Funds 8,506.36
Out of Available Funds under
Approval by Commissioner of
Corporations and Taxation 135,679.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 671,805.14
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation on Polls and Property $935,415.41
Division of Taxes:
Personal Property, Jan. 1 $78,396.47
Real Estate, Jan. 1 847,708.94
Polls, April 1 9,310.00
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Total Taxes to be Levied on Polls and Property
$935,415.41
Dec. 31, Additional Polls
$40.00
Dec. 20, Additional Real Estate
7,093.65
Dec. 20, Additional
Personal Property
37.05
To E. and D. $7,170.70
Rate of Taxation $38.00 on a $1000
Warrants to the Collector:
Real Estate
$847,708.94
Polls
9,310.00
Betterments (Moths)
250.50
Water Liens
261.72
Additional Real
7,093.65
Additional Personal
37.05
Additional Polls
40.00
Total Warrants to Collector $943,098.33
Exempted under Section 5, Chapter 59 Gen. Laws as amended:
Houses of Religious Worship $350,050.00
Charitable, Benevolent, Literary, Educational 733,175.00
Parsonages Exempted
33,150.00
United States of America
124,700.00
Commonwealth of Mass.
183,625.00
County of Plymouth
559,125.00
Town of Plymouth
1,506,215.00
Total Exempted under Sec. 5, Chap. 59 Gen. Laws as amended $3,490,040.00
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TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of Persons, Firms, and Corporations Assessed on Property 4,829
Polls Assessed 4,655
Polls Exempted under Clauses 17A and 18, Chap. 59
564
Polls Exempted under Clause 22, Chap. 59
4
Polls Exempted under Section 71, Chap. 59
38
Horses
52
Cows
304
Swine
204
Sheep
20
Fowl
18,475
Dwelling Houses
4,763
Acres of Land
69,760
Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed under
Motor Excise and Trailer Law:
Value of Motor Vehicles and
Trailers Registered
$1,653,825.00
Number of Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed 4747
Warrants to Collector (Motor Excise
and Trailer)
$49,701.03
State Rate on Motor Vehicles and Trailers, $38.07 on $1000
ABATEMENT ACCOUNT
Levy of 1942:
Reopened in 1948
$64.80
To Reserve Overlay
64.80
Levy of 1943:
Reopened in 1948
$62.40 .
To Reserve Overlay
62.40
Levy of 1944:
Reopened in 1948
$62.40
To Reserve Overlay
62.40
Levy of 1945:
Reopened in 1948
$64.80
To Reserve Overlay
64.80
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Levy of 1946: Reopened in 1948 To Reserve Overlay Levy of 1947: Dec. 31, 1947 Balance Abatements:
$72.00
72.00
$1,236.42
Polls
$4.00
Personal
156.45
Real Estate
10.50
$170.95
To Reserve Overlay
827.38
998.33
Dec. 31, 1948 Balance
$238.09
Levy of 1948:
$15,342.52
Polls
$1,228.00
Personal
618.45
Real Estate
10,878.65
12,725.10
Dec. 31, 1948 Balance
$2,617.42
Reserve Overlay:
Dec. 31, 1947 Balance
$25,633.35
From Overlay of 1942
64.80
From Overlay of 1943
62.40
From Overlay of 1944
62.40
From Overlay of 1945
64.80
From Overlay of 1946
72.00
From Overlay of 1947
827.38
To Reserve Account
Dec. 31, 1948 Balance
$26,787.13
ROBERT A. CARR WILLIAM H. BARRETT CARL W. RAYMOND Board of Assessors NANNIE A. PRATT, Clerk
August 9, 1948 Overlay Abatements:
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND LORING LIBRARY
From the annual report submitted to the Board of Directors of the Plymouth Public Library:
BOOK STOCK
Number of volumes end of 1947 26,322
Volumes added by purchase 1,355
Volumes added by gift 123
Total volumes added in 1948
1,478
Of which 665 were adult non-fiction, 497 adult fiction, 316 juvenile
Total
27,800
Volumes lost and withdrawn
1,083
Total number of volumes end of 1948
26,717
Number of prints (estimate) 20,000
Periodicals subscribed to
85
Newspapers subscribed to
6
USE
Volumes of non-fiction lent 24,370
Volumes of fiction lent
46,030
Volumes lent through 37 School Deposits
12,600
Total number of volumes lent
83,000
Percent fiction 65
Circulation per capita (includes Loring Library)
7.4
Prints lent 539
REGISTRATION
Number of new borrowers registered
294
Total number of borrowers registered 4,020
Percent of registered borrowers of population served (includes Loring Library) 38
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LORING LIBRARY
Books added by purchase 1948
476
Of which 322 were adult, 154 juvenile
USE
Volumes of fiction lent 9,966
Volumes of non-fiction lent 4,146
Total number of volumes lent 14,112
REGISTRATION
Number of new borrowers registered 107
Total number of borrowers registered 1,041
REPORT OF HARBOR MASTER FOR 1948
To The Honorable Board Of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The dredging in the basin in 1948 only took out some of the fill. By putting the moorings closer, I made room for six extra moorings, and took care of all local yachts and motorboats. There are twelve draggers registered in Plymouth, and ten to thirty out-of-town draggers un- loading here every week, and more want to come. As there is not enough dockage, and no anchorage, it is a problem.
Fish landed during 1948 7,855,000 lbs.
Dories reported missing 76
Missing dories recovered 64
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER BOUTIN, Harbor Master.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN DEPARTMENT
Report to the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1948, all street trees were sprayed with D.D.T. for Elm Beetles and also as a measure against Dutch Elm disease. We are fortunate as yet with no outbreak of this disease.
The department had to remove a few trees which were unsafe, and a few trees for improvements, and we planted some fifty new trees about town. Trimming was carried on as usual. I want to thank Mr. Brink of the Water Dept. for his help and the Compressor for the year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Tree Warden.
REPORT OF GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTH DEPT.
Report to the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Brown-Tail Moths situation seems to be well in hand. The State sprayed the Gurnet and Saquish and the population of moths seemed to have vanished.
The Gypsy Moths were very active this year. Some 4,300 acres were infested. We did spray with the help of the State with a helicopter around 450 acres. Three hundred-fifty acres were on the Pine Hills. This spray- ing cost the Town around $200.00. .
I want at this time to thank the State Dept. for their generous help to the Dept. I am in hopes next year that we can do a great deal more of this work.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
Report to the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The work in the Town Forest was carried on this year as usual. The fire lanes were mowed and harrowed. A great deal of trimming was done around small pines, scrub oak, and other growth was cut and burned.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Chairman.
REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To The Honorable Board Of Selectmen;
Gentlemen;
I herewith submit my report for the year 1948.
FIRES
During the year we reported to the State 38 fires. The largest of these fires was only twelve acres; the average being less than one acre. We had a very wet season, thereby keeping the number of fires at a minimum.
The department laid 2,950 feet 3/4" hose, 1,925 feet 11/8" hose; 1,155 feet 11/2" hose; Water from booster tanks, 11,400 gallons. Miles traveled 641. We had two outside calls for help, Camp Edwards and Halifax, Mass.
CONDITION OF WOODS
As stated several times, the hazard still exists and is very serious when dry. We put in service the new Dodge truck the latter part of the season. We still have a truck that is not useful and should be replaced with an- other Dodge.
EVERETT B. WOOD, Forest Fire Warden.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
The results of previous stocking are beginning to show.
Judging by reported catches made at Billington in 1948, the large-mouth bass liberated there several years ago have grown to a sporting size.
Liberation of yellow perch in Darby Pond three years ago has shown some favorable gains.
Boot, Gunner's Exchange, Widgeon and Sandy ponds are doing all right with the liberations made with the fish taken from Little South in '48.
Our entire appropriation for 1947 was expended for white perch and we obtained unusually good ones. More of these have been promised for 1949 and your Committee requests that the sum of three hundred dollars be appro- priated for that purpose.
FRANK L. BAILEY, Chairman GEORGE L. GOODING HOWARD M. DOUGLAS
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1948 a survey and layout plan was made for a sewer across the land of Paty et al. between Mt. Pleas- ant St. and Whiting St. This sewer was subsequently built during the year by the Sewer Dept.
A survey was made of the Cedarville Cemetery and adjoining land.
The street lines of Nicks Rock Road were established in connection with the rebuilding of this street by the Street Dept.
Certain revisions were made in lots at the Town Wharf.
A street numbering plan of Cliff St. was made and house numbers assigned.
A total of 74 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer in the street lines of the following streets: Margerie St., 4 bounds; Overlook Terrace, 6 bounds; South Cherry St., 7 bounds; Nicks Rock Road, 9 bounds; Squanto Road, 11 bounds; Boutemain Ave., 8 bounds; Forest Ave, Ext., 14 bounds; Olmsted Terrace, 15 bounds.
Miscellaneous engineering work was done for the Board of Assessors, the School Dept., and the Park Dept.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD CHASE, Town Engineer.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
Your Fire Department is in good condition. Every piece of apparatus and equipment is inspected monthly and written inspection reports, certified by members of the department responsible for same, are on file.
Fire records, statistics and all books of accounts are up to date and may be inspected by any citizen of the Town.
A system of drills has been inaugurated. Captain Schroeder, the department drill-master, covers every phase of modern fire-fighting. New agents of extinguish- ment and late developments in equipment are constantly scrutinized and have been purchased when proven use- ful: personnel has been instructed and trained in their effective use. Because we consider drilling of primary importance, our training courses will be broadened.
A Red Cross First Aid Course is presently being given by Dr. Philip Spelman. It is expected that every member of the permanent force will qualify for certification and that the Fire Department Headquarters will be rated a Red Cross First Aid Station in good standing.
Dr. H. H. Hamilton, our Department Surgeon, super- vises the health of the personnel, treats accident victims within the Department, administers tetanus toxoid in- jections, etc. The Department and the community have tangibly benefited by the Doctor's conscientious service.
Mutual-aid with every city and town in Plymouth County is in practice. We now have an inventory of every piece of apparatus, equipment, ambulances etc., within our mutual-aid group and can draw upon this reservoir of assistance without delay.
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Between the two emergency departments of the Town, Police and Fire, cordial co-operation exists. This is good and its usefulness has been demonstrated on several oc- casions. Chief Dearborn has given generously of his time and the benefit of his experience in cases in which the two departments were called upon to work together.
We acknowledge the co-operation of the School De- partment, particularly in the vital field of Fire Prevention.
Extensions of water service, enlargements of water mains and delivery of increased pressures contribute substantially to the efficiency of the Fire Department. We are mindful of the co-operation of the Water De- partment.
On occasion, the Highway Department, the Assessors' Department and the Tree Department have given gener- ous assistance.
Competitive bidding for major items of expenditure has proven its worth and will be extended. In the face of rising costs, a money saving of 22% with an enhance- ment in quality was effected in one instance. We are ending the year with a cash balance.
A perpetual inventory of fire hose has been set up and is currently in operation.
Considering the age of the Headquarters building, (built in 1905) and the stresses due to great weight of apparatus garaged therein, the real property is in better than fair condition. Through the efforts of the men them- selves, their quarters and the office are in splendid shape. The wooden floor must be replaced when construction costs level off. Necessary roof repairs should be made next year.
The fire alarm system is in good condition. A new set of batteries was installed this year: the old ones having
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exceeded their normal life expectancy by four years. The air-horn on the Central Station has been equipped with an electric valve. This equipment is fully automatic and substantially without maintenance cost. About 200 feet of four-conductor cable on South Russell Street have been replaced. The usual minor repairs, replacements and change overs have been attended to. All boxes have been tested regularly during the year. Our North Plymouth whistle is obsolete and should be replaced with equipment the same as that on the Central Station. The switchboard and repeater are over forty years old. Both should be replaced.
The two-way radio continues to be of great value to this department and to the Forest Fire Department. All F.M. sets are in good condition. Extension of this facility is planned.
The Manomet Fire Company represents an original ex- penditure of $1500.00. It consists of a call force of ten; two officers and eight men; a 1935 Ford truck equipped with a 500-gallon pump; 750 feet 21/2 inch hose; 500 feet 11/2 inch hose; 250 feet hard rubber booster hose, 2 soda and acid extinguishers, 1 CO2, 1 Pyrene, and miscellaneous equipment. The expense for 1948 was $2198.88. This Manomet Company answered thirty alarms during the year. Alarms are communicated by special telephones. As presently set up, the Manomet system is adequate for the job at hand.
A study of our fire records for the year indicates no important trends in the causes of local fires. The com- munity is not particularly fire-prevention minded nor is its attitude concerning false alarms sufficiently serious. Replacement costs of buildings and furnishings have not received adequate consideration in the fire insurance pro- gram of the average citizen; particularly furnishings and equipment.
A tribute is due Chief Everett B. Wood and the officers
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and men of our Fire Department, especially the loyal members of the permanent force. They are faithful pub- lic employees; co-operative, reliable, willing and eager to better the fire protective service of the Town. They are an exceptionally fine group of men.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. MAGEE, Fire Commissioner.
REPORT OF FIRE DUTY
Miles Traveled 1,677
False Alarms 155
Rescue Boat
3
E. and J. Resuscitator
3
Feet hose laid
16,040
3,850-21/2"
4,465-11/2"
7,525- 3/4"
200- 1/8"
Water from booster tanks
25,288
feet of ladder used 1109
Made inspections on power burners, storage for kitchen burners, gasoline storage tanks and filling stations, Old Age and Welfare Homes; Bottled gas, and all places of business where inflammables are kept, stored or sold. Inspections made, 1,485. 1,800 fire permits issued.
Assessed Value of Buildings $68,950.00
Value of Contents
$69,555.00
Insurance on Buildings
$65,640.00
Insurance on Contents
$22,500.00
Loss on Buildings
$4,071.00
Loss on Contents $8,208.00
Insurance Paid on Buildings $3,246.00
Insurance Paid on Contents $2,888.00
JOHN J. MAGEE, Fire Commissioner.
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 10, 1949
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Following are the reports and activities of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1948:
ROSTER OF DEPARTMENT
Chief Russell P. Dearborn
Leo M. Murphy
Sergeants William Gault Vincent Zacchilli
Patrolmen
Peter W. Winter
Richard L. Bumpus
Robert M. Fogarty
Eric Nelson
John H. Barrett
Arthur L. Gray
Charles H. Packard
Howard L. Smith
Richard P. Ruffini
John J. Pacheco
James A. Leland
Leonard J. Reynolds
Herbert J. Parkhurst
Provisional Temporary Officers
Donald McDonald
Jeremiah J. O'Fihelly
Gerald M. Sullivan
John H. Scott
Joseph W. Costa
Stanley F. Hertel
Peter Dries
Amando A. Gallucci
Policewoman Angeline M. Tavernelli
Lock-up Keeper John J. Reagan
Clerk
Beulah D. Harris
Police Surgeon Dr. William E. Curtin
Pensioned Members
Lawrence J. Savoy George Cowdrey
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ARRESTS BY THE MONTH
Males
Females
Total
January
26
5
31
February
36
4
40
March
20
2
22
April
16
2
18
May
58
3
61
June
45
6
51
July
81
11
92
August
65
2
67
September
35
35
October
25
2
27
November
37
1
38
December
9
5
14
453
43
496
Residents 275
Non-Residents 221
CRIMES
Males
Females
Total
Accosting persons of opp. sex
1
. .
1
A. W. O. L.
1
. .
1
Assault w/dang. weapon to murder
2
2
Assault w/dang. weapon
2
. .
2
Assault and Battery
11
5
16
Breaking, Entering and Larceny
21
. .
1
Drunk
161
12
173
Disturbing the peace
8
1
9
Escape
1
. .
3
Insane
5
6
11
Illegitimacy
3
. .
3
Indecent Exposure
2
. .
2
Larceny
25
1
26
Larceny by check
1
. .
1
. .
21
Burglar tools in possession
1
. .
1
Gaming
3
. .
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Males
Females
Total
Lottery Laws, Violating
1
1
Liquor Laws, Violating
4
4
Lewdness
2
1
3
Malicious Mischief
4
4
Murder
1
. .
1
Neglect
2
2
4
Non-support
6
6
Peddling without license
1
. .
1
Obscene Pictures
1
. .
1
Robbery
4
4
Receiving stolen property
10
. .
4
Selling articles prevent concept.
1
1
Trespassing
2
. .
2
Using M. V. without authority
4
4
Habitual Truant
2
2
Failing cause child attend school
11
1
12
Obtaining food by fraud
1
1
Default
4
. .
. .
1
Fishing in Private pool
1
. .
1
Peddling on Sabbath
1
. .
1
316
32
348
Attaching Plates
1
. .
1
Faulty equipment
2
2
Leaving scene of accident, personal
injury, property damage
11
1
12
Operating without license
9
1
10
Operating to endanger
15
2
17
Operating under influence of liquor
30
3
33
Operating after revocation
3
3
Operating no license in possession
4
. .
4
.
4
Violation Town By-Laws
2
2
Defrauding an Innkeeper
1
. .
10
Runaway
4
. .
. .
1
1
Violation Probation
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
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Males
Females
Total
Road Violations
36
3
39
Speeding
1
1
Using uninsured auto, trailer
2
. .
2
No sticker
19
1
20
Town By-Laws
1
. .
1
Unregistered auto
3
. .
137
11
148
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Fines
219
Discharged
20
Probation
39
Default
1
Suspended Sentences
42
Lyman School
1
House of Correction
21
Waltham State Hospital
1
Released
48
Shirley School
3
Arrests for other dep'ts
8
Continued
12
Dismissed cases
13
Turned over to Proba- tion Officer
1
Appealed Cases
2
Army M. P.
1
State Prison
3
Dep't Correction
1
State Farm
3
Nol Prossed
1
Taunton State Hospital
Turned over to parents
3
Grand Jury
4
Default removed
1
Turned over to S. P.
1
496
MISCELLANEOUS WORK BY DEPARTMENT Complaints investigated
2,724
Auto accidents investigated
Property Damage
165
Personal Injury
19
Property and personal
47
Pedestrians
12
Bicyclists
6
Fatal
2
No Damage
1
252
Dogs killed
48
Filed
36
11
. .
3
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Prisoners detained for other departments Summonses served for other departments
75
52
Summonses (no-fix) issued
417
Warnings given
328
Trips guarding mail and banks
67
Bank Alarms (false)
9
Fatal accidents investigated
16
Street lights reported out
148
Store lights reported out
36
Doors found unlocked
128
Night lodgers
5
Comp. to Highway Dept.
90
Comp. to Dog Officer
37
Comp. to B. of H.
36
Comp. to Electric Light Co.
17
Comp. to Water Dept.
14
Lic. and Reg. suspended
95
Missing pers. returned
39
Burglar Alarms inv.
1
False fire alarm
1
Officers detailed to military funerals
9
Death messages delivered
4
Notices served for B. of Selectmen
107
Notified to clear sidewalks
38
Attempted suicide
1
Sidewalk accidents investigated
1
* Drowning
1
Fatal auto
2
Sudden deaths
9
Murder
1
Burned to death
1
Asphyxiation by gas
2
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16
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Cars stolen in other cities and recovered in Plymouth 1 Cars reported stolen in Plymouth Cars recovered in Plymouth
5
5
PATROL WAGON
Hospital (Ambulance trips)
238
Arrests (Wagon)
3
Cruisers to fires
27
Cruiser to hospital
10
MILEAGE OF DEPARTMENT
Patrol Wagon
164
Cruisers
83,515
Ambulance
6,858
Motorcycle
3,409
93,946 miles
Amount of Fines imposed
$4,070.00
Property Recovered
11,289.86
Bicycles Registered
131
$13.10
Photostatic copies:
January
$11.00
February
9.50
March
11.50
April
4.00
May
2.00
June
2.00
July
9.50
August
14.50
September
2.50
October
5.00
November
2.50
December
6.50
$80.50 $80.50
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Photographs sold (in connection with legal cases) 131.33
Taxi registrations
104.50
Taxi drivers' licenses
39.25
Contributions for upkeep of radio from following towns:
Marshfield
$75.00
Pembroke
50.00
Kingston
50.00
Duxbury
50.00
$225.00
Fees from out of town for lock-up
80.00
Miscellaneous
73.01
$746.69
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL P. DEARBORN,
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Plymouth:
The Board of Retirement presents herewith its twelfth report covering the activities and condition of the Con- tributory Retirement System for the year 1948.
There were many changes in retirement laws during 1948. We note particularly the following:
1. The definition of "regular compensation," which is the basis on which deductions are made, was amended to include, for any period subsequent to June 30, 1948, cost of living bonuses and cost of living pay adjustments.
2. The retirement allowance for a member retired under accidental disability was increased from one-half to two- thirds of the annual rate of regular compensation, plus, as before, $260 for each dependent child, and plus, also as before, the annuity based on the member's deductions.
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