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Builders of pumping machinery, Fairbanks-Morse, Wol- verine-Gould, Deming, Warren and Morris.
Description of fuel, oil.
Amount used, 4,490 gallons.
Pumpage for the year:
Wolverine-Gould
Fairbanks-Morse
72,872,500 gals. 30,273,000 gals.
Diesel pumping
103,145,500 gals.
Manomet Well (electric)
21,694,600 gals.
Lout Pond Deep Well (electric) 106,852,100 gals.
Lout Pond Pumps (electric)
282,294,000 gals.
Total Pumping 513,986,200 gals.
(Note: New High Service (electric), 48,100,000 gals. (RE-PUMPED.)
Gravity 48,568,800 gals.
Total consumption
562,555,000 gals.
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Average static head, 94.0 feet.
Average dynamic head, 103.0 feet.
Number gallons per gallon fuel oil:
Wolverine-Gould
23,783
Fairbanks-Morse 21,229
STATISTICS OF CONSUMPTION OF WATER
Population, estimated, 14,450. (Summer population, 15,250, according to Selectmen's estimate.)
Estimated population on pipe line, 12,500.
Estimated population supplied, 12,500.
Total consumption for the year, 562,555,000 gallons.
Average daily consumption, 1,537,035 gallons. Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 122. Gallons per day to each tap, 312.
STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Kind of pipe, Cement lined sheet iron, Cement lined cast iron and Cement asbestos.
Sizes, From 2-inch to 30-inch. Extended, 3,940 feet. Discontinued, 2,960 feet (Gravity line). Total now in use, 90 miles, 250 feet. Cost to repair per mile, $35.00. Number of leaks per mile, 0.30. Small distribution pipe less than 4-inch, 5 miles. Hydrants now in use, 524 public and 79 private. Stop gates added, 15. Discontinued, 9. Number now in use, 1,282.
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SERVICES
Kind of pipe, Lead, Cement lined galvanized and Copper tubing.
Sizes, From three-quarter inch to six inch.
Total now in use, 14 miles, 3,460 feet.
Service taps added, 56. Discontinued, 3.
Total now in use, 4,924.
Average length of service, 19 feet.
Average cost per service, $70.00.
Meters added, 87. Number now in use, 3,915.
Percentage of services metered, 79.5%.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Board of Selectmen
OF THE
Town of Plymouth
MASSACHUSETTS
1620
ASS
CHE
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1960
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The Board of Selectmen has worked diligently to carry out its obligations to the best of their ability and is appreciative of the cooperation of all Town Commit- tees, Boards and Departments.
The Selectmen held numerous hearings on street lay- outs which the town will be asked to accept as town ways.
Street lighting has given the Selectmen some prob- lems since the school has gone on double sessions and we are requesting money to increase all 600 lumen street lights to 1,000 lumen. There are roughly 700 of these lights throughout the town.
The shore protection program that had been delayed, has finally begun to develop. Bartlett Brook and Warren's Cove have been completed and the work on the sea wall at Plymouth Beach is to start very shortly.
Speaking of Plymouth Beach, the Board of Select- men feel that this is one of the serious problems facing our town but, we believe, the General Committee, formed of members of various Boards is the step in the right direction toward showing the Town the course to follow.
Much time and energy has been spent by your Board and the Highway Superintendent on the improving of snow plowing and snow removal. We believe, this year has shown progress in this problem and feel that if some of the additional equipment needed to do the job better is forthcoming, further improvements will be made.
We also feel that the program of street surfacing is progressing nicely and with a grant for future spending, more streets will receive the attention they need.
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The Board of Selectmen are conscious of the pos- sibility of the town having expenditures of great amounts facing it in the very near future and the Board pledges to operate all departments under their control in a most efficient and economical way possible.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS P. SHEA, Chairman JAMES T. FRAZIER SUMNER A. CHAPMAN, JR. WILLIAM H. BARRETT GEORGE E. RANDALL
Board of Selectmen.
TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1960, the Town Forest Committee planted 5,000 seedlings in the areas where trees have been lost. In some places losses were suffered on account of the dry weather and we plan to plant 5,000 each year until the whole town forest is covered.
Lanes have to be harrowed each year to keep the growth down.
Roads are trimmed out each year as well as the fire lanes.
I would like to remind the people of Plymouth that this committee lost a very able man by the death of George L. Gooding, and he was replaced by Harold G. Roberts who has proven to be a very able man.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Chariman JAMES A. WHITE, Secretary HAROLD G. ROBERTS Town Forest Committee.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
Your Committee wishes to report that the appropria- tion for the year 1960 was expended for 7-8 inch brook trout which were liberated in Little Pond.
Reports from Great South Pond state that several catches of very large white and yellow perch were made there last summer.
Boot Pond contains a good supply of large pickerel.
Our efforts to obtain either white or yellow perch were unsuccessful this year.
We request that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for our use in 1961.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK L. BAILEY, Chairman WILLIAM R. WOOD MARTIN B. PERSON, JR.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1960, layout plans were made for Elm Street, Spruce Street, Pine Street, Hemlock Street, Bates Road, Extension of Beach Street, Bunker Hill Road, Dwight Avenue, Quaker Road, Vine Brook Road, Karle Place and Alteration of Nicks Rock Road. These layouts were ac- cepted by the Town in 1960.
A layout plan was also made for Lake Drive, but this layout was not accepted by the Town.
A survey was made of Bartlett Road preparatory to the laying out of this road in the near future.
A survey and plan were made for a drainage ease- ment on Clifford Road.
Plans and specifications were drawn and lines and grades furnished for a new sewer from Cherry Street Court to Bourne Street. This project was built by private contract in the fall of 1960.
Lines and grades were furnished for the new curb- ing at Jabez Corner and for the rounding of the corner at Obery Street and Sandwich Street.
A total of 101 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer as follows: Elm Street, 4 bounds; Bates Road, 4 bounds; Beach Street, 4 bounds; Hemlock Street, 8 bounds; Pine Street, 8 bounds; Spruce Street, 8 bounds; Vine Brook Road, 12 bounds; Center Hill Road, 14 bounds; Knapp Terrace, 8 bounds; Nicks Rock Road, 4 bounds; Karle Place, 10 bounds; Dwight Avenue, 7 bounds; Bunker Hill Road, 6 bounds; Westerly Road, 4 bounds.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD CHASE,
Town Engineer.
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OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Plymouth, Massachusetts
The following is the report of the Veterans' Services Department for the year 1960.
The expenditure of relief funds was considerably higher this year for there were more Veterans and de- pendents requiring aid due to illness, strikes and unem- ployment.
The strike situation was a large factor in this year's budget.
A breakdown of services follows:
Veterans' Benefits 827
Pension Questionnaires 108
Bonus Applications 5
Civil Service
36
Discharges Recorded 76
Employment 67
Housing 14
Information (Miscellaneous) 2716
Legal Aid
6
Social Security
96
Tax Abatement Forms
87
Telephone Calls and Letters 7159
Unemployment Compensation 232
Vital Statistics 1820
Burial Allowances 19
Compensation
73
Education 14
Training 8
Hospitalization 92
Insurance 74
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G. I. Loans 26
Medical and Dental
133
Pension 57
Other Records 173
Notary
10
Eligibility Forms
35
Head Stones 14
Dependency Compensation for Parents of Veterans 7
Change of Address Forms 32
Change of Beneficiary for Insurance 17
Power of Attorney 32
Liens
5
Liens Discharged
3
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH A. TORRANCE,
Director.
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REPORT OF INSECT PEST CONTROL
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
All elm trees which we could reach were sprayed with a 12% DDT dormant spray and another 6% DDT spray was used later in May for elm leaf beetles.
We still have less than one-half of one percent on Dutch Elm Disease. We maintain that our good control is, due to the good coverage of DDT that we get on night spraying. This year we had about 10 cases of Dutch Elm Disease, and 1960 was as bad as any year I have seen for elm leaf beetles, aphids, red spiders and mites, due mostly to weather conditions.
Our 1936 model sprayer will have to be replaced this. year as it is in very bad condition due to dry rot.
Clark's Island was sprayed last year for tent cater- pillars and another spray two weeks later for Japanese beetles.
One other insect which will need attention in 1961 is the saw fly which was very bad last year.
This, department plans on some airplane spraying in 1961.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY,
Superintendent Insect Pest Control.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
February 21, 1961
Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Commission of Public Safety respectfully sub- mits its annual report for the year 1960. Reports of the various departments under the Commission will appear in detail following this report.
The Commission thanks the personnel under their control for their services to the Town. Also we have en- deavored to cooperate with all town departments for the best interest of the Town.
Our Health Division in a program of accelerated health work and the Commission members, who are the Board of Health, have gained respect for this Town in their dealings with health problems from the Southeast- ern Health Association.
The repairing and renovation of the Police Station now underway and the construction of a new Fire Station in Manomet nearing completion will definitely be an asset to our community.
With regular meetings scheduled every Monday night plus special meetings and field trips the Town can rest assured we have the deepest concern for the protection of the citizens of our Town. If you read carefully and com- pare with previous years the reports of the several divi- sions of the Commission you can see our activities have increased greatly.
We would like, at this time, to thank Patrolman Win- ter and Firefighter Leslie Gray, who retired in 1960, for their loyal and faithful services to the Town.
The reports of our departments now follow:
CHARLES C. WALL, Chairman
JOSEPH R. STEFANI ARTHUR E. PRATT, JR.
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POLICE DIVISION
Leo M. Murphy, Chief
Arrests:
Crimes:
Male
538
Male 379
Female
43
Female
31
Total
581
Total
410
Residents
333
Non Residents
248
Total
581
Motor Vehicle
Violations:
Crimes Committed by Juveniles:
Male
159
Male 43
Female
12
Female 6
Total
171
Total
49
Auto Violations Turned Over to Registry for
Suspension:
38
Miscellaneous Work Done by Division:
Complaints investigated
2,576
Auto accidents investigated 409
Route 3 accidents bypass -33
Total accidents on streets of Plymouth
376
Property Damage
247
Personal & Property
75
Personal
26
Pedestrian
15
Bicycle
8
Motorcycle
1
Fatal
3
Tractor
1
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Dogs killed 17
Dogs injured 51
Prisoners detained for other departments 95
Summonses served for other departments 140
Summonses (No-Fix) issued 20887-22853 1,841
Trips guarding bank money 186
False Burglar Alarms 49
Fatal accidents investigated
3
Street lights reported out
21
Emergency messages 142
Doors found unlocked
209
Complaints to Dog Officer
76
Sudden Deaths 22
Complaints to Water Department 13
1960 Annual report of Police Division continued:
Auto licenses suspended 143
Complaints to Highway Department 148
Stolen cars
17
Stolen cars recovered
23
Complaints to Conservation Officers
11
Local summonses served
309
Missing persons (All located)
33
Drowning
1
Escapees
6
Ambulance trips
142
Autos sold or transferred
2,132
Complaints to Plymouth Electric Light Company
13
Costs of Court
17
Cottages Checked
2,859
Public Services in storm
31
MILEAGE OF DIVISION
Cruisers
143,215 miles
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STOLEN CARS
Cars reported stolen in Plymouth 17
Cars reported stolen in Plymouth and recovered 17
Stolen cars recovered out of town
8
Miscellaneous Cash Receipts:
Bicycles registered $28.95
Revolver licenses and permits 338.00
Fees from Taxi Registrations and Licenses
89.00
Fees from Out of Town Lockups
101.00
Parking Meter Fines 183.00
3,035.00
Amount of Costs of Court Received by Town
225.00
Photographs sold 55.00
Copying of accident reports 84.00
139.00
(Cash from above turned over to General Funds) (above 2 items)
$4,138.95
Value of stolen property recovered
$21,641.18
Value of lost property recovered 6,194.53
1960 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE DIVISION
Arthur H. Lamb, Chief
Performance Record:
Still Alarms 191
Box Alarms 63
Rescue and Resuscitator Calls
40
Malicious False Alarms
21
Investigations
21
Arrests 2
Radio Alarms
11
Mutual Aid Alarms
2
Amount of Fines
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No School Signals
8
Hose (footage) Used:
3/4"
7,670
11/8"
2,730
11/2"
5,900
21/2"
16,500
Ladders Raised (footage)
754
Buildings:
Value (assessed)
$184,200
Estimated Loss
$42,140
Insurance Carried
$1,073,500
Insurance Paid (as reported)
$22,209
Mileage 2,879
Inspections:
Mercantile
868
Re-inspections
40
Schools
40
Kindergartens
16
Nursing and Rest Homes
31
Hospital
5
Churches and Church Property
9
Hotels
9
Oil Burners
144
Re-inspections
51
All Other
113
Total Inspections
1,326
Investigations
72
Complaints Regulated
25
Open Air Fire Permits Issued:
Seasonal
21
All Other
3,115
Evacuation Drills Conducted
39
Extinguishers Refilled
326
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Company Drills for Personnel: Permanent Force Call Force 70
102
Fire Alarm Boxes Tested 215
All Hose in Department Pressure Tested:
11/2" Hose-Failed test or otherwise removed from service 400
21/2" Hose-Failed test or otherwise removed from service 750'
The Town having approved an appropriation of $25,- 000 at the annual Town Meeting of 1960, a new pumping engine was provided the fire department in January of 1961. This fire engine left the Seagrave plant in Colum- bus, Ohio on December 29, 1960 and arrived in Plymouth on January 6, 1961 at 1:30 p.m. This engine, after a thor- ough testing in the presence of the underwriters, fire chief and others was accepted by the Town on January 14, 1961. Following two weeks of training and application, this engine, No. Four was formally placed in service on February 1, 1961.
This engine was provided to the department as a replacement for the old Engine Four which was twenty- five years old and no longer capable of dependable fire service.
This engine provides a definite advance over any- thing we have in the department. In addition to many technical advances which this engine possesses and too numerous to mention, it is capable of handling oil and gasoline fires far more adequately, handling large truck, tanker and trailer truck fires along our highways, affords a quicker approach to fires in buildings by virtue of its preconnected hand lines, does a more capable job for those people living in the out-water districts by having a 500 gallon water tank, provides a greater pumping
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capacity both for heavy stream devices as well as 21/2" lines.
With the introduction of this piece of apparatus it can be more correctly termed a fire fighting appliance than just a pumping engine. The introduction of this engine with a front end connection coupled with soft suction hose provides a better manpower distribution at building fires. Where it formerly took two firefighters to attach a pumping engine to a hydrant, this evolution is now accomplished by one man, thereby providing one additional firefighter at the business end of the fire. This one feature alone and what it accomplishes at building fires provides a manpower distribution not otherwise at- tainable with any other piece of apparatus. Of course many additional advantages prevail, but space here does not allow a full treatment. This is a most important addition to our department.
FOREST FIRE DIVISION
Arthur H. Lamb
Performance Record:
Number of Alarms
123
Radio Alarms 37
Mutual Aid Alarms
3
Dump Fires
9
Mileage
1,037
Gal. of Water (tank supplied)
39,640
Hose (footage used) :
3/4"
700'
11/8"
11,855'
11/2" 800'
Total Acres Burned
22
Largest Fire, Camp Squanto
2 acres
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This past year with its very wet spring and summer proved to provide a financial savings in our overall oper- ations. Our expenses were much less than half as related to salaries as normally encountered. This comparatively slow forest fire season also provided an opportunity to maintain our forest kits in, as good a condition as possible and it is hoped that thereby we will be in fine shape for the impending spring season. After many disastrous forest fire seasons this one just passed was indeed wel- come.
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION
Albert F. Saunders, Building Inspector
New Construction:
No. of
Permits Issued
Type of Building
Estimated Cost
56
Year Round Dwellings
$692,660
88
Summer Dwellings
406,700
1
Church
18,000
17
Garages (private)
21,900
4
Commercial Buildings
34,800
2
Swimming Pools
10,200
1
Post Office
20,000
21
Tool Sheds
3,825
1
Fire Station
32,000
2
Stables
3,100
2
Service Stations
34,500
10
Boys' and Girls' Private Camp Buildings
20,950
1
Parish Center
142,000
3
Commercial Stores
565,000
10
Other Buildings
3,080
$2,007,915
219
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Alterations:
No. of Permits Issued
Type of Building
Estimated Cost
74
Year Round Dwellings
$130,125
78
Summer Dwellings 81,485
28
Commercial Buildings
73,800
2
Motels
7,500
1
Plymouth County House of Correction 15,000
9
Other Buildings
7,200
2
Boys' and Girls' Private Camp Buildings
13,800
1
Church 6,000
195
$334,910
7 Form B's, Sub-divisions received from Planning Board comprising 90 new house lots.
48 Form A's comprising 82 house lots.
2 Zoning violations (set back from line) referred to Selectmen for enforcement.
9 Schools inspected with State Inspector.
21 Buildings found under construction with no permit. Warnings given (no court action).
24 Inspectional reports requested by Selectmen regard- ing Zoning violations.
637 Calls made on Zoning and Planning requirements (Phone calls not included).
16 Referrals to Zoning Board of Appeals for variances.
4 Kindergartens inspected under State Health Law.
33 Elevators inspected (State Law).
2 Hotels inspected (State Law).
7 Dumbwaiters inspected (State Law).
1 Hoistway inspected (State Law).
9 Nursing Homes inspected (State Law).
25 Buildings demolished.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Harold E. Giles, Sealer
Weighing and Measuring Devices Inspected:
Tested
728
Adjusted 17
Sealed
716
Not Sealed
7
Condemned 5
Sealing Fees Collected $483.00
Adjusting Fees Collected 9.00
Inspections which permit no Fees; Weighing of Commodities packaged for sale:
Tested
420
Correct
330
Underweight
15
Overweight 75
Peddlers' Licenses issued 11
HEALTH DIVISION
1960 Annual Report of the Health Department to the Commissioners of Public Safety and the Townspeople.
Executive Secretary's Report
(Mrs.) Harriet M. Darsch, Agent
Dangerous Diseases Reported:
Dog Bites
58
Mumps
47
Chicken Pox
15
Measles
15
Scarlet Fever
14
German Measles
5
Meningitis
5
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Tuberculosis 3
Gonorrhea 2 Syphillis 2
Staphloccocal Pneumonia 1
167
Licenses and Permits Issued:
Plumbing permits 750
Cesspool permits
211
Milk licenses 112
Camps, motel, etc. licenses 53
Oleomargarine licenses 39
Stable permits 36
Methyl Alcohol licenses 24
Rubbish, garbage, etc. licenses 21 Nursing Home and Boarding home approvals 3
Funeral Directors' licenses
3
Frozen Dessert licenses 2 Milk Pasteurization licenses 2
Massage licenses 2
Day Care Center license 1
Non-Alcoholic Beverage license 1
1,259
Receipts:
$941.00
Licenses and permits 1959 TB Subsidy 735.71
Sale of Garbage 1,225.00
Dental Clinic
201.86
City of Boston
351.25
$3,454.82
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17 Premature Births.
398 X-rays taken at Jordan Hospital Clinic.
551 Children's Immunizations given
600 Polio innoculations given at large clinics
Sanitary Inspector's Report - Harold E. Giles, Agent 189 Cesspools inspected
75 Dead animals picked up
24 plus Complaints investigated
213 Milk samples delivered to laboratory for analysis
13 Drinking water samples delivered to laboratory
29 Swimming water samples
38 Swabs taken and delivered to laboratory
Plumbing Inspectors' Report -
Andrew Rae, Inspector Frederick Bliss, Assistant Inspector
5,693 miles travelled 705 jobs approved
65 notices of non-compliance sent out
Slaughter-Animal Inspector's Report -
Louis J. Cappella, Inspector
470 Animals inventoried and reported to State
167 Animals brought into Plymouth from out of State
59 Animals quarantined
42 Barns and stables inspected
Dental Clinic - Dentists:
William O. Dyer, D.M.D. Francis C. Ortolani, D.M.D., F.A.C.D. Jane B. Bradford, Dental Hygienist
In view of the fact that the U. S. Public Health Serv- ice, American Medical Association and American Dental Association are so enthusiastic in their support of fluori- dation, Dr. Dyer and Dr. Ortolani wish to remind the
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Townspeople that they are missing an excellent oppor- tunity to reduce tooth decay in the teeth of the children in Plymouth.
Examinations, grades 1-12 2,551
Examinations - pre-school 176
Clinic sessions (reparative work and examinations) 80
Completed cases at clinic 75
Fillings in 6-yr. molars (permanent teeth)
94
Extractions - Temporary teeth 72
Treatments (including x-ray) 146
DOG OFFICER REPORT FOR 1960
Louis J. Cappella, Dog Officer
Dogs Licensed in Plymouth up to February 14, 1961 1,302
Kennels licensed
24
Dog Complaints 638
Dead dogs picked up
38
Dogs redeemed by owners
39
Dogs delivered to Harvard Medical School
104
Dogs sold
2
Dogs destroyed
65
Restraining orders issued
8
Court complaints
1
Dog notices sent out for unpaid dog licenses
641
Dog bites 58
In 1960 a new system was introduced in regard to the work of the Dog Officer. Chapter 49A (Pound Law) went into effect in 1960. This law is for the use of certain ani- mals for scientific investigation, experiment or instruc- tion. Animals are delivered to the Harvard Medical
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School after they have been impounded for a period of 10 days and all animals delivered to this school are not always acceptable for scientific research. When animals are turned over to the Harvard Medical School a receipt is signed by the person collecting the animal. For every dog received by this school the County is reimbursed $3.00 for each dog. It was reported by Harvard Medical School that the Dog Officer for the Town of Plymouth has turned over more animals to them than any other Dog Officer in Plymouth County.
ANNUAL REPORT OF PLYMOUTH AIRPORT COMMISSION
The annual report of the Plymouth Airport Commis- sion is submitted herewith.
The office and waiting room were renovated and painted; the south wall of the building was shingled and other incidental repairs were made as required.
The field was constantly mowed during the summer season. The mechanical equipment, truck, tractor, mower and water system were maintained in first class, condition.
All property was properly protected and kept in neat order.
Construction of the remaining half of the taxiway is scheduled to begin in April under supervision of Federal and State Authorities by a Plymouth contractor.
Increased attention to the airport has been evidenced since the installation of the field lights, one item of which are corporate aircraft for servicing.
Records indicate a gradual increase of the activity: For example in 1960 the registered flights were 1273 local
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and 602 transients as compared to 583 local and 283 transients for the year 1959. The totals enumerated do not include the agricultural flights which are constant dur- ing the season from April to November. An estimated 6,850 acres of cranberry bogs were treated in 1960.
Sundry flights of air freight were made during the year, the most important of which were shipments of lobsters from local dealers.
Flights arriving from distant points were from Cali- fornia, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Washington, D. C. and Canada.
There are at present 22 planes based at Plymouth, three of which are used for business as well as pleasure.
An air charter and taxi service to any part of the country was established during the year. Scheduled air service to Boston and Cape Cod is anticipated this year (1961).
Weekly classes of an aviation ground school are con- ducted in the class room on the upper floor.
Revenue from rental of hangar space, field tie down space, class room rental, sale of oil, gasoline and other services are reflected in the financial section of the Annual Town Report under "Airport."
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. FRAZIER, Chairman SUMNER A. CHAPMAN, JR. WILLIAM H. BARRETT JOHN PETRELL, JR. DOUGLAS H. ARMSTRONG
Plymouth Airport Commission.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND SEWERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
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