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1,867.14
28.00
Nantucket Institution for Savings
2,477.65
49.54
Middleboro Savings Bank
2,000.00
30.00
Securities in National Bank of Fairhaven:
National Shawmut Bank of Boston $15,231.25
$500.00
First National Bank of Boston
5,025.00
200.00
N. B. Co-operative Bank
2,000.00
60.00
Acushnet Co-operative Bank
2,000.00
60.00
Mt. Washington Co-operative Bank
2,000.00
60.00
Mt. Washington Co-operative Bank
2,000.00
60.00
Workingmen's Co-operative Bank
2,000.00
50.00
Workingmen's Co-operative Bank
2,000.00
50.00
Boston & Albany R. R. Co.
8,000.00
340.00
U. S. Defense Bond Series G.
30,500.00
762.50
$112,465.12
$2,957.30
Transferred to School
2,957.30
Balance on hand January 1, 1947
$112,465.12
EDMUND ANTHONY JR. SCHOOL FUND
U. S. Defense Bond Series G
$10,000.00
$250.00
Transferred to School
$250.00
Balance on hand January 1, 1947
$10,000.00
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Fairhaven Institution for Savings
ABNER PEASE SCHOOL
Principal $5,000.00
Interest $75.00
N. B. Institution for Savings
N. B. Five Cents Savings Bank
2,558.12
51.16
$7,558.12
$126.16
Transferred to School
126.16
Balance on hand January 1, 1947
$7,558.12
ROGERS FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL FUND
City Bank & Farmers Trust Co. $521,463.98 $14,348.19
Transferred to School
14,348.19
Balance on hand January 1, 1947
$521,463.98
JAMES RICKETTS TRUST FUND
N. B. Institution for Savings
$1,430.66 $21.46
Transferred to Riverside Cemetery and Infirmary
21.46
Balance on hand January 1, 1947 $1,430.66
JULIA A. STODDARD TRUST FUND
Fairhaven Institution for Savings
$236.17
$4.59
First National Bank of Boston
10,276.25
410.00
U. S. Defense Bonds Series G.
12,500.00
495.14
$23,012.42
$909.73
Paid to Recipients
909.73
Balance on hand January 1, 1947
$23,012.42
HANNAH CHADWICK TRUST FUND
Fairhaven Institution for Savings $500.00
$10.00
Transferred to Estimated Receipts
10.00
Balance on hand January 1, 1947
$500.00
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POST WAR PLANNING FUND
U. S. Defense Bonds Series G.
U. S. Treasury Notes
94.13
Fairhaven Institution for Savings
$48,958.89
$300.38
Deposited in Fairhaven Institution for Savings
300.38
Principal January 1, 1947 $48,958.89
ANDRUS SPRIIT FUND
U. S. Government Bond Series G $10,000.00 $250.00
Report of Commissioners of Trust Funds
The Trust Fund Commissioners hereby make the fol- lowing report Covering Transactions for the past year :
$15,000 7/8% Certificates of Indebtedness held in the Post-War Planning Fund matured and the amount was used to buy a similar amount of U. S. Treasury Bills.
$11,000 Central Maine Power Co. bonds held in the Stoddard Fund were called for payment, and the proceeds was use to purchase $11,500 United States Series G Savings Bonds, drawing a small amount from the balance in the Fairhaven Inst. for Savings to adjust the purchase price.
GEORGE B. LUTHER ISAAC N. BABBITT ORRIN B. CARPENTER Trust Fund Commissioners
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Principal $33,000.00 15,000.00 958.89
Interest $206.25
Report of Tax Collector
For the year ending December 31st, 1946 1946 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Committed
$413,068.46 171.87
Refunded
$413,240.33
Collected
$372,136.02
Abated
1,911.71
Added to Tax Title
151.14
Balance due
39,041.46
$413,240.33
1945 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Balance January 1, 1946
$ 29,831.04
Refunded
28.55
$ 29,859.59
Collected
$ 24,185.28
Added to Tax Title
1,321.56
Balance due
4,352.75
$ 29,859.59
1944 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Balance January 1, 1946
$ 4,477.63
Collected
$ 4,219.68
Abated
200.55
Tax Sale
57.40
Balance due
.00
$ 4,477.63
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1946 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
Committed Refunded
$ 40,953.48 454.25
$ 41,407.73
Collected
$ 39,886.56
472.43
Abated Balance due
1,048.74
$ 41,407.73
1945 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
Balance due January 1, 1946
$
1,192.13
Collected Abated
307.44
Balance due
25.85
$ 1,192.13
1946 POLL TAXES
Committed
$ 7,990.00
Refunded
108.00
$ 8,098.00
Collected
$ 5,552.00
Abated
2,434.00
Balance due
112.00
$ 8,098.00
1945 POLL TAXES
Balance January 1, 1946
$ 60.00
Collected
$ 20.00
Abated.
40.00
Balance due
.00
$ 60.00
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$ 858.84
1946 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
Committed
Refunded
$13,120.94 60.62
$13,181.56
Collected
$11,077.54
Abated
196.44
Balance due
1,907.58
$13,181.56
1945 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
Balance January 1, 1946
$ 95.99
Additional Committments
192.76
$
288.75
Collected
$ 267.58
Abated
21.17
Balance due
.00
$ 288.75
1946 VESSEL EXCISE
Committed
$
1,100.83
Collected
$ 958.97
Abated
100.00
Balance due
41.86
$ 1,100.83
1945 VESSEL EXCISE
Balance January 1, 1946
$ 45.67
Collected
$ 23,33
Abated
22.34
Balance due
.00
$ 45.67
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS J. MCDERMOTT, Tax Collector for the Town of Fairhaven
January 2, 1947.
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Report of Shellfish Inspector
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Fairhaven, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report on shellfish for the year ending December 31, 1946.
This year the following licenses were issued :-
119 Commercial quahog licenses @ $2.50
23 Commercial dragger licenses @ 5.00
and over 500 family permits. Due to high prices paid for shellfish the industry showed a very good return.
About 8,320 bushels were taken by hand fishermen, approximately two-thirds of this amount were little necks averaging $4.50 per bushel; and one-third larger quahogs averaging about $2.50 per bushel; commercial draggers brought in approximately 9,390 bushels which averaged $2.50 per bushel. This makes a total of $55,369.00, which is a very conservative figure as it only includes the quantity taken by regular fishermen and does not include the num- ber of commercial fishermen who work only part time and does not include the amount taken by the 500 permit holders who exercised their right to take one peck as per- mitted by law. On weekends there are often as many as fifty permit holders digging at one time, so it is impossible to keep account of the exact amount taken.
I would like to say that due to the meat shortage last summer, many people turned to shellfish and dug clams and quahogs for their families, so much digging and con- stant turning over of the ground tends to kill a quantity of seed by damaging, burying and leaving some exposed so it dies or to sea gulls. I advocate closing large areas alternately thereby giving each area a chance to propagate.
Respectfully submitted,
TRACY W. MARKS
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Report of Sealer of Weights & Measures
January 6, 1947
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my annual report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending Dec. 31, 1946 during which time the following devices were tested and sealed or condemned.
Scales
Platform
14
Sealed 45
Not Sealed
Con- demned
Counter Platform
1
6
1
Counter
10
45
2
5
Spring, 100 Lbs. Over
3
16
Spring Under
21
67
7
Beam
1
3
Computing
24
51
1
8
Person Weigher (Slot)
4
Prescription
2
Weights
Avoirdupois
24
380
1
Apothecary
16
Metric
5
7
Troy
1
Volumetric Measures
Liquid Over 1 Gal.
21
2
Liquid Measures Dry
4
Measuring Devices
Gasoline Pumps
1
Stops on Pumps
8
Gasoline Meter Systems
25
41
1 4
31
70
6
9
Adjusted
Tank Truck Meters Bulk Station Meters Grease Pumps Oil Pumps
Adjusted
4 3
6
6
7
17
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Linear Measures
Yard Sticks
3
Sealing fees collected and turned into Town Treasurer
$108.97
Again I wish to thank all the various officials for the support extended to me during the past year.
Appropriation recommended for 1947 as follows:
Salary
$700.00
Transportation
200.00
Equipment and Supplies
45.00
Tel., Postage and Printing
10.00
Convention and Travel
25.00
Sealers Helper
20.00
$1,000.00
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. P. THATCHER Sealer of Weights & Measures
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Sealed
Not Sealed
Con- demned 3
Report of Water Commissioners
The water system on Sconticut Neck was extended into Seaview, Ocean and Grandview Avenues and also on Jerusalem and Brier Cliffe Roads and Raymond Street. There were 116 new services installed in 1946 and there are 74 applications for services on file.
ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION
Foreman
$380.80
Printing
17.25
Purchase of Water
1,164.93
Water Services
393.28
Equipment
65.10
All Other
3.51
$2,024.87
RECEIPTS
Metered Rates
$2,126.42
Water Services
1,740.87
Permits
2.50
$3,869.79
EXTENSION OF SYSTEM
Total cost in 1946
$26,888.28
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER SILVEIRA, HAROLD E. KERWIN, CHARLES W. KNOWLTON, Water Commissioners.
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Report of Fairhaven Committee on Street and Highway Safety
February 10, 1947
To the Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
During 1946 we had 67 accidents with 116 injured, of which 13 were Pedestrians, and two deaths.
Speed and alcohol were the contributing factors to the deaths, and it is assumed, the memories of those responsible for the deaths might prevent them from repeating.
It is urged that the recommendations made to elimi- nate the dangerous traffic situation at Main and Howland Road and on Main Street south of Huttlestone Avenue to Bridge Street be adopted. Also, that a cap log be erected on Union Wharf before a serious accident happens. The excuse that the Town would not be legally responsible in case some one drove or slipped overboard does not off-set a moral responsibility, neither would it eliminate the curse of a tortured memory for those negligent in this safety measure.
Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR O. B. SLATER, Chairman.
NORMAN D. SHURTLEFF, Chief of Police.
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Report of Fairhaven Board of Retirement
January 22, 1947
The Fairhaven Contributory Retirement System closes the year 1946 with 31 active members with 10 on retirement.
The following schedule shows the operations sum- marized :
Income for 1946
Cash on hand January 1, 1946 $33,581.84
Contributions from members 2,428.97
Appropriation of Town
7,330.95
Interest Received 756.27
$44,098.03
Disbursements
Pensions Paid
Refunds
$ 4,979.04 273.98 363.87
Expenses
$ 5,616.89
Balance on Hand December 31, 1946 $38,481.14
$25,000.00 of the balance on hand is invested in United States War Bonds.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE A. GREENE CLAUDIA I. SCHILLER WILLIAM D. CHAMPLIN
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Report of the Board of Health
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Health hereby submits the annual report for the year ending December 31, 1946.
The Board has held regular monthly meetings and fre- quent special meetings during the year. All nuisances and complaints have been investigated promptly and action taken thereon.
The following diseases dangerous to public health have been reported :
Chicken Pox
25
Dog Bites
23
Measles
120
Mumps
9
Scarlet Fever
7
Tuberculosis
12
Whooping Cough
12
Eye infections
3
Anterior poliomylitis
1
212
During the year we issued 101 burial permits, 2 pas- teurization licenses, 8 alcohol licenses, 7 oleo, 2 ice cream, 66 milk, and 1 camp license.
We have had 4 patients at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital during the past year. In addition, 35 tuberculosis contacts were x-rayed.
In the Board of Health Clinic, 116 children were im- munized against diphtheria and 64 were vaccinated against smallpox. The Community Nurse, under the supervision of the Board of Health, made a total of 91 visits to persons ill with communicable diseases.
Miss Louise Fleming, who supervises the Dental Clinic which is sponsored by the Board of Health reports the following work done from January, 1946, to June, 1946: 94 cleanings, 56 fillings, 7 examinations, 1 extraction, and 2 treatments. Dr. McKenna, who formerly did the dental work in this Clinic, was forced to resign in October because of ill health. Since that time the Board of Health has been unable to get another dentist because they are extremely busy with private practice and because the clinic salary is
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not sufficient. Attempts are still being made, however, to secure a dentist.
The collection of garbage is being done satisfactorily. Mr. Samuel Barrett, animal inspector, and Mr. Henry Stevens, slaughter inspector, have discharged their duties with their usual efficiency. Mr. John Reilly, Miss Smalley, and Miss Fleming, the other agents of the Board of Health, have been of the greatest possible assistance. If funds are available this year, we would like to have the inspection of milk added to Mr. Barrett's duties.
The Board of Health has done some study, in the past year, on the subject of milk pasteurization and we believe that only milk which has been pasteurized should be sold and consumed in Fairhaven. These regulations are now being formulated and our community will join the growing list of towns to have this requirement.
The regulations of the Board of Health have been re- vised this year for the first time since 1928. These new rules were published in the Fairhaven Star and printed copies may be obtained at the office of the Board in the town hall.
The Board wishes to express its appreciation to the community nurses and the police department for the help and co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, DR. C. E. P. THOMPSON CLARENCE A. TERRY DR. FILBERT A. SILVEIRA, JR.
Secretary
Inspector of Slaughtering
373 Alden Rd. Fairhaven, Mass. January 29, 1947
The Honorable Board of Health Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my annual report for the year end- ing December 31, 1946.
There were forty-seven inspections made and no confiscations.
Respectfully submitted, HENRY STEVENS Inspector of Slaughtering
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Report of Building Inspector
January 13th, 1947
To the Board of Selectmen:
The Building Department submits the following report for the year 1946:
We issued 370 permits from this office this year as follows: 136 dwellings, 8 barns, one office building, one work-shop, one showroom and gas station, one trailer, 29 sheds, one gift shop, 52 garages, one sign, 4 stores, one green house, one club house, one Recreation Hall, one fire- place, 2 restaurants, one foundation, 111 additions and alterations, one Community House, one silo, one pump house, one bath house, one theatre, rebuilt, after a fire. 12 buildings were razed.
The estimated cost of this building was $500,037.00. This is an estimated cost of $116,067.00 over the 1945 estimated value.
The town, through the Department received the sum of $739.00 for fees on certain applications, namely, 136 dwellings and one foundation at $5.00 each and 50 one or two car garages at $1.00 each. 2 garages at $2.00 each.
Yours very truly,
ALFRED J. TRIPANIER Building Inspector
Report of Health Nursing Service
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Fairhaven,
Fairhaven, Mass.
Gentlemen :
The improvement of community, family and individual health is the goal of all public health nursing agencies. To win this goal means that the public must understand the value of this service to each individual. Public Health has been defined as the art and science of preventing disease,
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prolonging life and increasing physical and mental effi- ciency through organized effort. It is also essential that our health education must always be simple and direct.
The appropriation from the Town for health nursing services made it possible to make the following visits dur- ing the year 1946.
Communicable Diseases 91
Child Welfare
1,886
Tuberculosis
214
2,191
The appropriation paid for 75% of the above visits, the remaining visits were free.
The Town paid for 180 bedside nursing visits to Old Age Assistance recipients.
Active cases of tuberculosis have been hospitalized and contacts have been checked periodically. Thirty-five contacts were taken to State Sanatoria for X-rays and ex- aminations. Many others have had periodic examination by their family physicians.
Assistance was given at the following clinics held under the supervision of the Board of Health :
Diptheria Toxoid Clinic
116 children were
inoculated
Vaccination Clinic -
64 children were inoculated
The Board of Health Executive Officer has been most helpful in reporting some of the new laws and policies of the Commonwealth, as they affect those doing public health nursing.
To all who have assisted and co-operated appreciation is hereby expressed.
Respectfully submitted,
GRACE E. SMALLEY, R. N. Agent of the Board of Health
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Report of the Planning Board
Fairhaven, Mass.
Jan. 26, 1947
Board of Selectmen Fairhaven, Mass.
Gentlemen :
The Annual Report of the Planning Board for the year 1946 is submitted herewith:
The Board held six regular meetings and three public hearings. Also representatives of the Board attended two regional meetings with the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards.
There were six petitions heard in one evening, for a record. Notices of all public hearings are advertised and the Board also instructs its secretary to notify each peti- tioner and all abutters.
Many plans have been formed by the Board, which in- clude the widening of Center St., widening and straighten- ing of Sconticut Neck Rd., a new road to Sconticut Neck, and acquiring property for park use at both north and south ends of town.
The Board has cooperated fully with the Building Dept. in the effort to make it easier for veterans to convert a two-family dwelling into a three-family, in conjunction with Emergency Housing Act. Chap. 592.
With the cooperation of Mr. Champlin and Mr. Tallman, our zoning map was brought up-to-date. Also we appreciate the help Mr. Birtwistle rendered.
The Board fully realizes the progress ahead and is in accord with good, sound, beneficial developments to which the people of this town will adhere, ever bearing in mind, that those who own property here are first considered and their opinions weighed and decisions rendered in compli- ance with the zoning laws.
The zoning by-laws have been thoroughly gone over with the guidance of our Town Council, Mr. Raymond Mitchell, and a revised edition is to be printed.
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The Board recommends in the future, that the Board of Selectmen advise heads of departments, in writing, in ample time, the last date of filing articles in the warrant.
The Board also urges that street layouts, with descrip- tive matter, be submitted at least two weeks prior to any action by the Board of Selectmen.
Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR O. B. SLATER, Chmn. KENNETH R. VINING, Sec'y GEORGE A. STEELE WILLIAM TALLMAN CHARLES R. DUGDALE
HERBERT L. CANDAGE ARSENE DUVAL JAMES PARKINSON
Report of Fire Engineers
January 22, 1947
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Fairhaven, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith presents its an- nual report of the year 1946.
During the year, this Department responded to 47 Bell Alarms and 224 Still Alarms, a total of 271 Calls. This is an increase of 95 Calls over the 176 answered in 1945. Seven Still Alarms were converted to Bell Alarms, and 8 Bell Alarms were recorded as False.
The Apparatus and Equipment is in good condition, and is being properly maintained. Replacement of the 25 year old Engine No. 1 is asked for in a special article in the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting.
The placing in service as Engine No. 2, of the "Demolition Truck Chassis" equipped with the Maxim 600 G.P.M. Trailer Pumping unit, a 300 Gallon Booster tank, and Body and Painting by Farrar Co., has proved very satisfactory.
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The Ford Barton 500 gallon Engine formerly known as Engine No. 2 was transferred to Station No. 5 at East Fairhaven, and the old Engine No. 5 (Reo) is now being used as a Fire Alarm Truck.
The old Fire Alarm truck, Model T Ford, the old Hose No. 2 Reo Chassis and the old Reo Tank Wagon were sold.
The Station at Oxford, North Fairhaven and East Fairhaven should receive some Paint and minor repairs.
Practice sessions of the various Companies were main- tained during the period of May to September inclusive.
The Protecting Society has rendered valuable aid to this Department throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
EDWARD G. SPOONER CHARLES H. LAWTON AUDELL W. MONK
Report of Superintendent of Fire Alarm
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen
January 22, 1947 Town of Fairhaven, Mass.
Gentlemen :
The annual report of the Fire Alarm Department for 1946 is as follows:
A new non-interfereing Fire Alarm Box was installed to replace Box 57.
Replacement due to Utility pole replacements main- tained. This included changing wires from the East to the West side of Main St., between North St. and Huttleston Avenue. A new Tapper circuit was installed for the Super- intendent of Water Works.
Most of the replacements planned for this year and the Alarm system were impossible due to the scarcity of materials and supplies.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD G. SPOONER Supt. of Fire Alarm
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Report of the Park Commission
To the Citizens of Fairhaven:
For some years, of war and hurricane, the budget of this department was cut to lowest terms, $3000 to $3500; but for 1946 the amount of $5000 was requested and granted to meet higher labor costs, more hurricane re- habilitation and a larger expenditure at Livesey Park. In spite of this increase, necessary work could not be completed and $600 additional was transferred by the Selectmen from the Emergency Fund.
Of special mention are (1) The new truck purchased at $100 below the $1100 appropriation therefor. It has been a satisfaction in convenience, operation and upkeep, not to mention color. (2) Replacement plantings at Cooke and War Memorials, while both additions and subtractions have been the order at Cushman Park. (3) Japanese beetles arrived en masse, - a devastation that must be reckoned with in the future. (4) Three men were em- ployed continuously and worked conscientiously but even so were not fully able to cope with the wet season. Lawn areas submerged by salt water in 1944 and by weeds in 1945, came back miraculously in 1946 to good grass for the most part. (5) A fourth man worked for some weeks putting Livesey Park in better shape, and the ball diamond there was filled and rolled.
For the year ahead, $7000 is requested,-an amount which includes immediate replacement of gun carriages at Fort Phoenix and a greater expenditure at Livesey Park.
For a look at the longer future of our town parks: it seems evident that the upkeep even at a minimum of mow- ing with occasional pruning or replanting will be greater for the smaller plots, viz: Garrison Lot, Benoit Square, Cooke and War Memorials, Bridge, Marine and Willow Parks. Fort Phoenix during the picnic season demands, besides, a weekly cleanup,-no small item. Cushman and Livesey Parks are different problems, as play centers. At the latter more than a beginning has been made for ade- quate ball fields and the grove of maples is well started for the summer playground; but the demand for more adequate care and facilities should be met, especially for the skating pond, when and if the cause for seepage can be found and remedied.
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The problem of Cushman Park has several angles and may be taken by itself. It was established and originally planted (in an antedated style) as a beauty spot in the town center. With a few modifications those in charge have tried to hold to this plan notwithstanding recreational and playground use and hurricane devastation. The re- quisites for a playground area are but two, ampleness and shade. These we have, but, quoting an authority, "attempted amalgamation between parks and playgrounds results always in the annihilation of one and that one in the past has never proven to be the playground." Such increasing incompatibility plus cost of maintenance sug- gests a compromise which will keep most of the border plantings for interest and beauty but eliminate gradually the interior beds, putting more emphasis on trees. This policy is not entirely new but more actively pursued should give better overall results.
The summer playgrounds, open as usual for ten weeks, registered an attendance comparable to 1945. Oxford, with 80, mostly younger children, was especially success- ful; Anthony, with 29, presented no difficulties; Cushman, with approximately 200 of greater age, range and less di- rection and apparatus per individual, has been more of a problem.
Mrs. Dutton, the director, has resigned after twenty- six years ;- a generation of faithful and creative service. The gratitude of the many children who have benefited as well as of the parents and the community is hers,-a satis- faction beyond material reward.
Her report mentions the special competitive days when prizes (Defense stamp) were donated by The Mothers' Club, The Business Men's Association, The Lions' Club and a group of North End business men. In conclud- ing, Mrs. Dutton says "Play and recreation for all ages are a decisive factor in the needs of a community. Cities and towns are planning large post-war expansions of play- grounds, recreation centers and sports programs." She also quotes her own sustaining motto through the years,
"No one stands as straight as he who stoops to help a child."
Respectfully submitted,
MABEL L. POTTER, Chairman ARSENE G. DUVAL HAROLD B. DUTTON, Secretary
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Report of Inspector of Animals
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
The Board of Health and
Citizens of the Town:
Under the supervision of the Division of Livestock Disease Control, and in co-operation with the Board of Health.
Inspected are 988 milk cows, 83 heifers from one to two year old, 86 heifers under one year old, 32 bulls, 16 goats, 3 sheep, 319 swine, one steer, 109 horses.
There were 242 head of cattle from out of State.
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