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"Donald M. Mullen Joffrey T. Nunez John W. Packard Arthur G. Pyle
Social Studies
English II, Guidance
Physics, Chem., Radio, Guidance
U. S. History
Miriam A. Raymond, Mrs.
English IV, Dean of Girls
Basic Math. I and II
Driver Education
Alice F. Urann, Mrs.
English III and IV
Margie E. Wilber
Latin II, III and IV
Donald G. Wilson
Psychology, Guidance
Biology
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mary M. Dolan
Principal
Business Training, Math.
General Science
Civics, Boys' Counselor
Civics, Social Studies, English
Math., Science, Drafting
Algebra, Math.
Deane E. Eldridge
Woodworking
Foods
English, Social Studies
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Beatrice M. Arthur
David E. Barlow
Lawrence M. Bongiovanni
Phyllis R. Boucher Louis L. Cappannari Esther M. Chandler
Viola M. Figueiredo, Mrs.
Doris M. Gault, Mrs.
Claiborne H. Young
- Mario J. Romano Richard Smiley
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William Gault, Jr.
Alice Graeme-Harrison, Mrs.
Phyllis M. Johnson Muriel P. Loring, Mrs.
Civics, Social Studies Clothing
Robert W. McLain
Art, English, Social Studies
Loring R. C. Mugford
Math., Eng., Social Studies, JPA
Hector E. Patenaude
Woodworking
Jean Patenaude, Mrs.
English, Social Studies, Latin
Lit., Social Studies, Library
English, Social Studies, Lit.
English, Girls' Counselor
Antone J. Spath
Math., Social Studies
John S. Tavernelli
English, Latin
Science
Mathematics
CORNISH-BURTON AND OAK STREET SCHOOLS Eleanor L. White, Mrs. Principal
CORNISH-BURTON SCHOOL
Mora E. Norton
Grade 1
Gertrude W. Zahn
Grade 1
Jeanette M. Holmes, Mrs.
Grade 2
Dorothy A. Judkins
Grade 2
*Helen G. Morrill, Mrs.
Grade 3
*Florence L. Gordon, Mrs.
Grades 3 and 4
Helen F. Holmes Grade 4
Margaret M. Healy, Mrs.
Grade 5
Ruth H. Tolman
Grade 6
William A. Tedeschi
Grade 6
Carolyn L. Avanzini, Mrs.
Practical Arts
OAK STREET SCHOOL
Nancy Ann Ward
Grade 1 Grades 2 and 3
HEDGE SCHOOL
*Etta_Hix Allen *Jane C. Busi, Mrs. Esther Melkonian
Principal
Grade 1
Grade 1
Leona A. Hathaway
Grade 1
Amedia D. Parkhurst, Mrs.
Grade 2
Lucy Rae, Mrs.
Grade 2
Carol Manchester
Grade 3
Grades 3 and 4
Janet Blackburn, Mrs. *Marian Heath, Mrs.
Grade 5
Barbara E. Pioppi, Mrs.
Doris Rogers, Mrs.
Sara B. Sharkey, Mrs.
Wendell H. Thornton
Catherine D. Welsh
English
Math.
Virginia Hutton, Mrs.
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S. Claire Goodwin, Mrs.
Grade 4
Marjorie Radcliffe
Grade 5
Sara E. Doten, Mrs.
Grade 6
Mary Guidoboni, Mrs.
Grade 6
COLD SPRING SCHOOL
Emmett B. Finck
Principal
Rose B. Watkins, Mrs.
Grade 1
Kathryn H. McCarthy
Grade 1
Olga D. Anderson, Mrs.
Grade 1
Louise E. Tosi
Grade 2
Margaret L. Christie
Grade 2
M. Louise Peterson
Grade 3
*Leonice L. Freeman, Mrs.
Grade 3
Sarah S. Bent
Grade 4
Esther A. Maloni, Mrs.
Grade 5
Susan M. Beauregard, Mrs.
Grade 6
Berthine P. Cavi, Mrs.
Practical Arts
MOUNT PLEASANT SCHOOL
Helen S. Manchester, Mrs.
Principal, Grade 6
Gladys L. Simmons, Mrs.
Grade 1
Marjorie J. Cassidy
Grade 2
Evelyn M. Gellatly, Mrs.
Grade 3
Mabel R. Mitchell, Mrs.
Grade 4
Esther M. Ward
Grade 5
Helen H. Linnell
Grade 6 (Part-time)
MANOMET SCHOOL
Elouise E. Cashin, Mrs.
Principal, Grade 6
Flora H. Kite, Mrs.
Grade 1
Gladys M. Higgins, Mrs.
Grade 2
Mary Perkins, Mrs.
Grade 3
Maxine Ludington, Mrs.
Grade 4
Andrew A. Dietlin, Jr.
Grade 5
Ella S. Donovan, Mrs.
Grade 6 (Part-time)
SPECIAL TEACHERS
Robert J. Andrews
Janet Broadbent
Margaret E. Brown, Mrs.
Marietta Canan
Marjorie L. Knight
John Pacheco
Art, Elementary Remedial Reading Art, Jr .- Sr. High
Supv. of Vocal Music
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Girls
Supv. Instrumental Music
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Harold E. Rogers Lucelia A. Pope *Lena Iacova
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Boys Vocal and Instrumental Music Phys. Education, Elementary
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Frank J. Abate, Jr., M.D.
Elizabeth Beane, Mrs.
Jane B. Bradford
Medora V. Eastwood, M.D.
Hilda R. Swett, R.N.
School Physician, Boys Asst. to School Nurse
Dental Hygiene Teacher
School Physician, Girls
School Nurse
SCHOOL CLERKS
Marion Whiting, Mrs.
Frances C. Carletti, Mrs.
Betsy Tedeschi, Mrs.
Mona Goodwin, Mrs.
Senior High School
Junior High School Cold Spring School
Hedge and Cornish Schools
SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
John J: Reagan
SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS John J. McCarthy
JANITORS
Horace J. Ardizzoni
Joseph Bernardo
Atteo J. Ferazzi
Thomas M. Goodwin Aroldo Guidoboni
John Robischeau Carmino Rossetti Adelard Savard Louis J. Taddia Elizabeth Tetreault
Everett Rowell
Mt. Pleasant School Jr .- Sr. High School Cold Spring School
Cornish, Oak, Cold Spring
Hedge School Junior High School
Senior High School
Jr .- Sr. High School
Cornish School
Asst. at Hedge School Manomet School
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Helen Doherty Mary Scagliarini, Mrs. Dora Zoccolante, Mrs. Lily Thomas, Mrs. * Alice Manfredi, Mrs. *Joseph Rogan
Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria
Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria
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Sylvia Smiley, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Barbara B. Bartlett, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Barbara Ruffini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Ruth Bates, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Frances Borsari, Mrs.
Cornish School
Dena Detrani, Mrs.
Cornish School
Hilda Lewis, Mrs.
Cornish School
Deborah Briggs, Mrs.
Manomet School
Adelaide Morse, Mrs.
Manomet School
Annie L. Vaz, Mrs.
Hedge School
NOON SUPERVISORS
*Helen A. Littlefield, Mrs.
*Priscilla M. Post, Mrs. Lavina E. Alberghini, Mrs. Margaret Bent, Mrs. Mary Connelly, Mrs. *Clara Dyer, Mrs. *Beverly Anderson, Mrs. Ruth Lapham, Mrs. *Alice R. Grennell, Mrs. Jeanette Giovanetti, Mrs. Doris Pedrini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Cold Spring School
Cold Spring School
Cornish School
Cornish School
Cornish School
Mount Pleasant School
Manomet School
Manomet School
Hedge School
Hedge School
*New teachers
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Board of Selectmen OF THE
Town of Plymouth MASSACHUSETTS
1820.
SS
ACHUSET
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1954
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The obligations of the Selectmen were executed to the best advantage of the Town as a whole. All matters brought before this Board were treated with careful and courteous consideration and dealt with in a manner be- fitting the Town. The Town functioned properly in re- spect to procedure and statute.
The problems of public services arising from newly developed areas in scattered locations were met in as practical a manner as possible with respect to funds available.
Although the development of land and building of dwellings continues, the Federal and State Census in- dicated little gain in the permanent population. The 1950 Federal Census showed a population of 13,608. The 1955 State Census showed a population of 13,865 which indi- cated a gain of 257 over the 1950 Federal Census and a gain of 329 over the 1945 State Census.
The steady increase of motor vehicle traffic while somewhat of a problem was efficiently handled by our Police Department so that there was no serious delay or traffic frustrations.
The parking situation is a problem that is difficult to cope with. Therefore, after a long and careful study, the traffic regulations were revised in an effort to help remedy the conditions. However, it appears that the only solution is off-street parking lots. The Town lot in the rear of the Memorial Building is recommended for hard- surfacing, marking and lighting in order to utilize all space possible for that purpose.
The collapse of the sewer main on Sandwich Street, the sidewalk explosion on Main Street Extension and the two hurricanes presented serious problems as well as
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expensive ones. All Town Departments involved exer- cised splendid team work in all three catastrophes until all was secure.
Although some of our larger industries were not as active as desired, the employment situation was not too bad.
The fishing industry showed encouraging gains and it is hoped that the increase will continue. An attempt to improve the shellfish situation by closing part of the shore area is being made and will be closely studied.
Requests have been made to our National Govern- ment for repairs to Long Beach as a protection to our harbors and shores and although no physical action has resulted, the reports are encouraging.
The State and County Governments rendered finan- cial aid in the improvement of Standish Avenue which is greatly appreciated by this Board and this year's allot- ment will complete this street. The program started in 1949 to straighten the dangerous curves and further im- provement of the upper end of Summer Street over Spar- row's Hill Road has been approved by the State and County and an appropriation is requested by the Town to correct that serious condition.
All services and repairs have been made within the limits of available funds. The Street Department, con- struction, reconstruction and repairs in general are some- what limited by reason of lack of certain earth-moving equipment which at present must be hired. The apparent- expansion of land developments and the need of improved streets, etc. will require such equipment and more help in the not too distant future.
An addition to the protective sea wall (400') just north of the Beach Park Bath House with half the cost borne by the Commonwealth, has recently been com- pleted which in addition to its protection, provides more
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parking space for which the Park Department receives the revenue.
The accounts of the Town have been audited by the State auditors and found to be in excellent condition. The successful operation of the Town can be credited to the coordinated efforts and cooperation of all officials and personnel of the Town.
In conclusion, it is gratifying to know that Plymouth can continue to operate under its original form of Town Government which began here and is so frequently edi- torialized by the city newspapers in an envious vein and so often referred to as the most democratic form.
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 fish from our regular source this year, but have been promised both white and yellow perch for 1955. Therefore, we would respectfully request that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for our needs.
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 1954 layout plans were made for Cooper Street, Braunecker Road, Sandwich Street, River Street, Sandwich Road, Watercourse Road, and an alteration at the corner of Manomet Avenue and Old Beach Road. These layouts were accepted at the annual Town Meet- ing in March.
A study plan was made of a road to the Cedarville Public Landing.
A survey and plan was made of the entrance to Town Wharf. A new roadway was constructed there in May.
An extensive survey was made of School Street. A plan was prepared for land takings on School Street for a widening for parking purposes, but this was not accepted at a special Town Meeting in August.
A survey and plan was made of the Memorial Building lot.
Surveys were made of Liberty Street Extension and parts of South Street and Samoset Street.
A total of 100 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer as follows: Rocky Pond Road, 30 Bounds; Hall Street, 4 bounds; Cherry Street, 6 bounds; Sandwich Street, 50 bounds; Sandwich Road, 4 bounds; River Street, 6 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 1954:
This year saw a general decrease in the number of men from Plymouth being released from active duty. Many of the Korean Veterans are still showing a great deal of interest in the G.I. Bill, regarding schooling and G.I. Loans for homes.
The expenditure of relief funds has been quite noticeable this year, and we required additional funds, due to the unemployment situation both in and out of town.
At this writing the outlook for 1955, does not look very promising.
A breakdown of services follows:
Allotment or Allowance
3
Bonus Applications
133
Civil Service
34
Discharge Recorded
77
Education
78
Employment
52
Housing
12
Information
840
Legal Aid
8
Hearing with Bonus Commission
9
Social Security
27
Taxes
47
Telephone Calls and Letters
2782
Unemployment Compensation
41
Veterans' Administration
Burial
11
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Compensation
61
Education
54
Training
27
Hospitalization
46
Insurance
163
Loans
47
Medical-Dental
102
Pension
32
Veterans' Benefits
198
Vital Statistics
97
War Allowance
3
Notary Public
22
Other Records
43
Mustering-Out Pay Forms
5
Respectfully yours, RALPH A. TORRANCE,
Director.
TOWN FOREST
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
All harrowing and mowing of fire lanes were carried out this year as usual.
Girdling of Oaks seems to be the best way of getting rid of Oak growth according to State Forester Charles Cherry. This work is done under his supervision.
We had a lot of trees down which had to be cleaned up and burned, especially along the roadside.
A small fire in back of our nursery burned over one tenth of an acre with not much damage.
All roads were brushed out as usual.
JOHN A. KENNEDY, JAMES A. WHITE, GEORGE L. GOODING, Town Forest Committee.
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INSECT PEST CONTROL
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Our Elms were sprayed and in general are in good condition but will require a lot of pruning.
Moth traps were set out according to instructions supplied by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. We only caught three male moths out of 138 traps. Traps add a lot of work as they are patrolled every seven days. Next year calls for more work as the high winds of the hurricane has blown them in from other counties.
Dutch Elm Disease is with us this year. We had eight cases, three were on State Highway. All Elm trees were sprayed with one spray of 12 percent D.D.T. and two sprays of D.D.T. 6 percent Oil Emulsion.
Elm Leaf Beetles were not very bad last year but Jap Beetles were very bad. Wood Ticks were scarce.
Night spraying has proven to be the only way to spray Elm trees. The winds seem to be very low after 10 o'clock, as the wind cannot exceed seven miles an hour for a good job. The public has been very helpful, but some cars are still parked under Elms.
JOHN A. KENNEDY,
Moth Superintendent.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Thanks to an efficient and cooperative personnel, the duties and responsibilities with which your Public Safety Commissioners are charged, have been carried out in a manner highly satisfactory to your Commission.
At the annual business meeting of the town in March, the town voted to replace a considerable amount of old and obsolete equipment in the Fire, Police and Health Departments. This rehabilitation program appears to be about completed except for the replacement of the 1916 Seagraves Ladder Truck, which, in our opinion, is a dangerous piece of equipment to be permitted on the highway. It should be replaced. The Commission is studying a plan for systematic replacement of its principle equipment. It is hoped the town will follow this plan so that it will not be faced with major replacements in a single year.
At the special town meeting in August, the town voted to acquire land and build a new non-fire dump in Manomet, in an area along the Beaver Dam Road. Responsibility for building this dump was turned over to a special committee. It is expected that this new dump will be ready for operation sometime in the early spring of 1955. Although the location is not the first choice of the Commissioners, because of the fire hazard which the Commissioners believe exists, and because of the cost of operation, the Commission, nonetheless, will operate the dump to the very best of its ability and at the lowest possible cost.
The Commission will ask the town to acquire a small piece of land in the area known as Costello's
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Corner, for the purpose of providing a dump at the southerly end of town.
The extension of Garbage Collection service along the Carver Road was voted by the town in March and was greatly welcomed by the residents in that area. Late in the year we asked the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Public Health to assist us in making a survey of the nursing needs of the Town. This survey will probably be done sometime in the early spring of 1955. We hope that as a result of the survey and the recommendations that will undoubtedly be made by the state that the services now being supplied can be better coordinated and a substantial saving made to the town. The extension of the Public Health Services by the Commission is greatly to be desired, especially that of clinics which are the basis of disease prevention.
The principle problem that confronts the Commission is that which is being created by the rapid expansion of the southerly end of the town. Each year the requests become more numerous and more insistent that police protection, fire protection, and garbage collection services be extended. It is our opinion that the time is not far distant when the town must establish a sub-fire station in the Manomet section of the town.
Eventually it may also be necessary to establish a sub-police station in the Manomet section, at least during the summer months.
Nearly one-quarter of Plymouth's total taxable property is located southerly of the Pine Hills. With this area showing yearly increases in development, it is obvious that the municipal services must also be extended to take care of this increase in population and property.
Your Commission has had a number of meetings
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with representative groups from Manomet and as a result are recommending a limited extension of the police services during the summer, and also the extension of the garbage collection service in the Butter- milk Bay section of the town.
Your Commission meets regularly each Monday night at the town offices on Lincoln Street. Additional meetings and inspections are frequent throughout the year.
In order to meet the requirements of the state law the Commission is asking that a wire-inspector be appointed and an appropriation be made to establish this new department. We are informed by town counsel that the town has no choice other than to set up this additional inspection service.
The Commission keeps closely informed of new methods and regulations recommended by the state. Mr. Harold Giles, the Health Inspector attends the Mass. Public Health conference at Massachusetts State College each year. Mr. Andrew Rae, the Plumb- ing Inspector and Mr. Albert Saunders, Jr., the Building Inspector, attend conferences of their respective groups.
We believe it to be one of our responsibilities to call to your attention and to make recommendations that will protect the lives, health, and property of our citizens. The public itself must decide to what extent it wishes to do these things and how much it wishes to pay for them. Your Commission will carry on its duties and responsibilities to the very best of its ability with whatever funds the town makes available.
The statistical information that follows has for reasons of economy been condensed. The fully detailed
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reports of the several divisions of the Commission are on file and available to any interested person.
We wish to express our thanks for the cooperation given us by the general public and by the various town departments.
EQUIPMENT BOUGHT IN 1954 THROUGH SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES Police:
Appropriation:
$1,300.00-Radios (2 mobile)
$1,300.00
1,058.55-Cruiser
1,058.55
1,488.69-Cable
1,750.00
2,196.00-Toilets
2,200.00
Fire:
$10,860.45-Pumper
$10,900.00
355.25-Insurance for Firemen 355.25
865.00-Radio-Central Station
1,050.00
3,893.24-Power Truck
3,900.00
1,581.80-Service Truck
1,585.00
Garbage Collection:
$4,754.51-Garbage Truck
$4,800.00
LESLIE W. MacLEAN, Chairman FRANKLAND W. L. MILES PAUL W. BITTINGER
POLICE DIVISION Russell P. Dearborn, Chief
Arrests:
Male
421
Female
40
Total
461
Crimes:
Male
276
Female
38
Total
314
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Motor Vehicle Violations:
Male
145
Female
2
Total 147
Auto Violations Turned Over to Registry for Suspension: Traffic Violations Notices 30
Miscellaneous Work Done by Division:
Complaints Investigated 3,121
Auto Accidents Investigated
346
Dogs Killed and Injured 67
Prisoners Detained for other departments
95
Summonses served for other departments
114
Summonses served for local department
110
Summonses (no-fix) issued
1,705
Street lights reported out
71
Doors and Windows found unlocked
240
Complaints to Dog Officer 83
Complaints to Health Dept.
41
Complaints to Highway Dept.
78
Auto transfers filed 2,607
Two Hurricanes (People evacuated and given shelter in Public Buildings) 350
Police Emergency. Box 17 sounded
Ambulance emergency trips
39
Cruisers detailed to fires
32
Cruisers detailed emergency trips
49
Cruisers detailed emergency messages
67
Meters repaired and replaced
824
Licenses and registrations suspended or revoked by registrar
111
Miscellaneous 359
Mileage of Division:
Cruisers
90,602
Service Wagon
8,000
Total 98,602
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Miscellaneous Cash Receipts:
Bicycles registered
$22.00
Photostatic copies
26.00
Photographs sold
113.00
Revolver Licenses and
Permits 56.00
Fees from Taxi Registrations
and Licenses 168.00
Total
$385.00
Fees from out-of-town lockups
97.00
Amount of fines from parking meter violations
121.00
Amount of fines
3,627.00
Value of stolen property recovered
12,264.20
Value of lost property recovered
6,095.01
Total
$18,359.21
FIRE DIVISION Everett B. Wood, Chief
Miles Traveled
2,375
False Alarms
8
Rescue Boat
4
Feet of hose laid, all sizes
32,402
Assessed Value of Buildings
$92,800.00
Value of Contents
20,750.00
Insurance-Bldgs.
64,000.00
Insurance-Contents
55,000.00
Loss-Bldgs.
14,844.16
Loss-Contents
11,525.00
Water used booster tanks
40,250 Gallons
Feet of ladders used
1,843 Feet
Tel Alarms
294
Box Alarms
54
Radio Alarms
41
Out of Town Calls
5
Air Raid Alarm
1
No School
1
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FOREST FIRE DIVISION
Everett B. Wood, Forest Warden
Miles Traveled
640
Gallons of water used
25,550
Feet of hose laid
10,025
Calls answered
57
Approximate Acreage Burnt Over
97
Largest Fire at Monks Hill (Acres)
25
Off Federal Furnace Road (Acres)
20
FIRE DEPARTMENT Mechanical Division Captain William Sawyer, Mechanic
On November 30, 1954, our new Manomet Truck was delivered to the Town of Plymouth. It was tested and found all right for pumping, etc. All equipment was checked against the contract and found to be okay. The entire Call Force was drilled on this truck and its equip- ment for four days. The men were very interested and did a fine job operating the truck. The truck was turned over to them on December 13, 1954. The entire force was issued new mittens. The extra equipment from Engine One was transferred to this truck.
On June 10th the department started to build our new power wagon. All equipment was removed from the' old Dodge which was traded in, the radio was changed over, making new brackets for same. New siren brackets were made and installed with the siren. A new roof light was installed, a hose cover made, pintle hook installed along with the gas can, adapters and signal lights. The entire truck was painted and lettered, lettering being done outside the department.
On June 15th the new rescue truck was received. This truck was built by the members of the Department. A new pindle tye was welded to the boat trailer which
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makes it possible to tow the rescue boat with any of the forest trucks. This truck is also equipped to carry the new boat for ice rescue work and all our rescue equip- ment.
Fire Prevention Week was observed from October 3rd to 10th. A mass drill was held on Water St. using 34 men, the ladder truck, Engines 2 and 4, the rescue and service trucks. Mr. Walter Haskell loaned us the public address system. We demonstrated the ladder truck and its equipment, pan fires, stretcher ties, life belts, auto fires, the Scott Air Pak, and many other pieces of equip- ment. The Plymouth County plane demonstrated its fire prevention duties. The new rescue truck was on display. About 1000 people attended the demonstration conducted by Captains Sawyer, McAuley and Lamb. Fire drills were held in all schools with a total of 2565 children participat- ing. 1582 children were shown the pumping engine at close range in the school yard. Home inspection blanks were distributed by Capt. Sawyer to all schools with 1267 being returned out of 1557 with the Mt. Pleasant School winning First Prize, Sacred Heart School the Second Prize and Manomet School the Third Prize. Mr. Golden of the Chamber of Commerce arranged for the banners given as prizes. We received over 200 thank you letters from our schools, one class writing a song about the Busy, Busy Firemen.
New fire alarm cable was installed in January from Central Station to Winter St. Assistance was given the Police Dept. in the laying of their cable along the same route.
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