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Respectfully submitted,
HERMAN B. DINE Assistant Director of Accounts
HBD:MMH
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Report of Tax Collector For the Year ending December 31, 1951 1951 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Committed
Refunded
$648,122.28 958.72
$649,081.00
Collected
$580,325.76
Abated
13,497.31
Added to Tax Title
1,398.38
Balance due
53,859.55
$649,081.00
1950 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Balance January 1, 1951
$ 50,800.66
Refunds
932.19
Adjustment
.20
$ 51,733.05
Collected
$ 37,449.23
Abated
883.74
Added to Tax Title
1,531.36
Balance due
11,868.72
$ 51,733.05
1949 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Balance January 1, 1951
$ 8,909.75
Collected
$ 8,067.14
Abated
187.20
Tax Taking
655.41
Balance due
.00
$ 8,909.75
1951 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
Committed Refunds
$ 59,753.20
41.60
$ 59,794.80
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Collected Abated Balance due
$ 56,974.72 300.56 2,519.52
$ 59,794.80
1950 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
Balance January 1, 1951
$
3,235.33
Collected Abated Balance due
$ 1,595.60
377.17
1,262.56
$ 3,235.33
1949 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
Balance January 1, 1951
$ 446.45
Collected
$ 344.45
Abated
102.00
Balance due
.00
$ 446.45
1951 POLL TAXES
Committed
$ 8,446.00
Refunded
2.00
$ 8,448.00
Collected
$ 6,840.00
Abated
1,474.00
Balance due
134.00
$ 8,448.00
1950 POLL TAXES
Balance January 1, 1951
$
172.00
Collected
$ 78.00
Abated
76.00
Balance due
18.00
$ 172.00
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1949 POLL TAXES
Balance January 1, 1951
$
118.00
Collected Abated Balance due
$ 46.00
72.00
.00
$ 118.00
1951 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISES
Committed
Refunds
$ 76,273.38 1,326.01 .70
Adjustment
$ 77,600.09
Collected
$ 59,460.43
Abated
3,807.64
Balance due
14,332.02
$ 77,600.09
1950 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISES
Balance January 1, 1951
$ 6,068.63
Additional Commitment
326.62
Refunds, adjustment
82.87
$
6,478.12
Collected
$ 5,948.46
Abated
497.59
Balance due
32.07
$ 6,478.12
1949 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISES
Balance January 1, 1951
$ 69.73
Collected Abated Balance due
$ 32.31
37.42
.00
$ 69.73
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1951 VESSEL EXCISE
Committed Collected Balance due
$
1,632.58
$ 1,632.58
.00
$ 1,632.58
1951 APPORTIONED SEWER
Committed
$
75.00
Collected Abated
$ 56.08
18.92
.
$ 75.00
1951 APPORTIONED SEWER INTEREST
Committed
$
29.96
Collected
$
22.40
Abated
7.56
$ 29.96
1951 UNAPPORTIONED SEWERS
Committed
$
425.88
Collected
$
378.56
Balance due
47.32
$ 425.88
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS J. MCDERMOTT Tax Collector for the Town of Fairhaven
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Report of the Board of Assessors
To the Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Assessors submit the following report for the year 1951:
Recapitulation for the Year 1951
A. TOWN
1. Total appropriations to be raised by taxation $1,052,248.83
2. Appro. approved to be taken from available funds
(a) in 1951 $47,700.00 (b) in 1950 since $47,700.00 rate was fixed $14,200.00 $14,200.00
$1,114,148.83
Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay of prior years, (years 1920 to 1949 incl.)
$2,534.87
1951 1950 Under-
B. STATE: Tax and Assessments
Estimates estimates
State Park & Reservations
$1,761.26
$370.16
State Audit
$1,796.23
State Ex. of Retirement System $ 27.77
$3,585.26
$370.16 $3,955.42
C. COUNTY : Tax and Assessments :
County Tax
$38,031.50
Tuberculosis Hospital
$14,719.27
$52,750.77
$52,750.77
Overlay of current year
$20,632.54
GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
$1,194,022.43
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Income Tax
$103,258.68
Corporation Taxes
39,132.97
Old Age Tax (Meals)
4,718.68
Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise
58,608.21
Licenses
8,542.00
Fines
155.00
Gas and Electric Franchise
976.77
General Government
4,043.33
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Protection of Persons & Property
1,352.90
Health & Sanitation
10,340.59
Highways
43.50
Charities
124,831.85
Veterans Benefits
11,621.58
Schools (Funds from income tax excluded)
21,376.47
Tax Titles Redeemed
2,412.17
Public Services (Water)
13,833.46
Interest
3,452.23
Unclassified
123.94
Vessel Excise
1,844.07
Refunds
2,645.72
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
$413,314.12
OVERESTIMATES OF PREVIOUS YEARS
County Tax
$1,750.85
County Hospital
902.94
Amounts to be taken from available funds
with Commissioners Approval
$14,200.00 Nov. 9th, 1950
$47,700.00 May 6th, 1951
61,900.00
$477,867.91
Total Available Funds & Estimated Receipts $477,867.91
Net amount to be raised on Polls and Property
$716,154.52
Number of Polls, 4191 at $2.00 ea.
Poll Tax 8,382.00
Total Valuation :
Personal $1,147,120
Tax 59,650.24
Real Estate
12,463,890
Real Est. Tax 648,122.28
Total
$13,611,010
$52.00 Tax Rate
NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED ON POLLS & PROPERTY $716,154.52
Items not entering into the determination of the Tax Rate
Comm. Int.
Sewers, apportioned
$75.00
$29.96 $104.96
Sewers, unapportioned
$378.56
$378.56
Ships or Vessels Excise
$1,632.58
$2,116.10
$2,116.10
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Total amount of 1951 Taxes on Polls, Property and
Assessments added to Taxes as Committed to Collector $718,270.62
Omitted Assessments as of December 20, 1951
Personal Property, value $1,980.00 Tax $102.96 Subscribed this thirty-first day of December 1951
Table of Aggregate Polls, Property and Taxes as of January 1, 1951
Compiled from figures entered in the Valuation List Not including Exempted Property or to the Motor Vehicle Excise
Number of persons assessed
Individuals
All Others*
Total
On Personal Estate only
34
15
49
On Real Estate only
5076
24
5100
On both Person & Real Estate
5051
15
5066
.
Total number of persons assessed NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED
10,215
4,191
VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE
Stock in trade
$96,080.00
Machinery
34,630.00
Live Stock
53,530.00
All other Tangible Property
962,880.00
Total value of assessed Personal Estate
$1,147,120.00
VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE
Land exclusive of buildings
$2,709,410.00
Buildings exclusive of land
9,754,480.00
Total value of assessed Real Estate
$12,463,890.00
TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE
$13,611,010.00
TAX RATE PER $1,000 - $52.00
TAXES FOR STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OF TOWN PURPOSES, INCLUDING OVERLAY
On Personal Estate
$59,650.24
On Real Estate
648,122.28
On Polls
8,382.00
Total Taxes Assessed
$716,154.52
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NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED ESTIMATED
UNDER SECTION 36, CHAPTER 59
Horses (1 year or over)
34
Neat (1 year old, or over) cattle-Cows 611
Bulls - 11 Heifers - 38 49
Swine (6 month or over)
113
Sheep 3
Fowl
7210
All other-200 Broilers, 3 Sheep, 6 Goats
209
NUMBER OF ACRES ASSESSED
7497
DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED
4850
It is hereby certified that the foregoing is a full and true copy of the TABLE OF AGGREGATES as it appears in the VALUATION LIST, according to our best knowledge and belief. 1
SUBSCRIBED THIS 31st day of October 1951, under the penalties of perjury.
Recapitulation of Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise for 1951
Committment
Date
Number
Valuation
Tax $ 4,990.78
1st
2/2/51
205
$106,070.00
2nd
3/23/51
536
258,650.00
11,936.92
3rd
4/23/51
917
308,700.00
14,323.58
4th
5/16/51
1010
339,070.00
15,096.36
5th
11/24/51
1376
393,220.00
16,506.69
6th
12/5/51
586
223,210.00
6,695.21
7th
12/31/51
435
148,240.00
6,723.84
5063
$1,777,160.00
$76,273.38
Report to Francis X. Lang, Director of Accounts:
Figures to be used for Computing the Borrowing Capacity for Funded Debt for the year 1952
Real and Personal Property
Tax Abatements -- Omit Polls
January 1949
Valuation $12,806,780.00 860.00
On 1949 levy in '49
$888.89
Supplemental
in '50
99.03
in '51
87.20
Total for 1949
12,807,640.00
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January 1950
$13,180,460.00 50.00
On 1950 levy in '50
$10,021.05 455.72
Total 1950
$13,180,510.00
January 1951
$13,611,010.00
On 1951 levy in '51
$14,917.87
Supplemental
1,980.00
Total 1951
$13,612,990.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
Valuation
Tax Abatements
1949
Total
$1,484,160.00
Levy $49,364.28
On 1949 levy in '49
$2,780.33 818.15
in '50 in '51
37.42
1950
Total
$1,762,350.00
Levy $63,328.55
On 1950 levy in '50
$5,685.43
in '51
492.64
1951
Levy
Total
$1.777.160.00
$76,273.38
On 1951 levy in '51
$3,807.48
This is to certify that the information contained on this blank is complete and correct to the best of my know- ledge and belief.
Date, January 10, 1952
SUSAN B. VINCENS
Vessel Excise
Levy
Tax Abatements
None
1949
$1,577.05
1950
$1,343.91
=
1951
$1,632.58
This is to certify that the above statements as re- ported are correct and complete to the best of our know- ledge and belief.
CLARENCE A. TERRY CHRISTOPHER J. BIRTWISTLE SUSAN B. VINCENS
Fairhaven Board of Assessors
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Supplemental
in '51
Report of Board of Registrars of Voters
Our Voting List will undoubtedly reach a new all time high during 1952. With the Annual Town Election in February, Presidential Preference Primary in April, State Primary in September, and the State and National Election in November, it is expected that this increased interest will be reflected in our Voting List. As of December 31, 1951, it stands as follows:
Precincts
Republicans
Democrats
Unenrolled
Total
1
609
99
517
1225
2
545
116
600
1261
3
238
263
861
1362
4
412
177
701
1290
5
308
172
1000
1480
Totals
2212
817
3679
6618
Our Voting Lists are compiled in accordance with Chapter 212 of the acts of 1949, which provides "the voting lists shall be arranged by streets in alphabetical order, and the names of the voters on each street shall be arranged in the numerical order of the street numbers of their residences, as far as is possible." It is mimeo- graphed in Five Precincts. Therefore, a voter should announce himself to the ballot clerk: "I live at 22 County Street, and my name is James Doe."
We would like to call your attention to the recent laws which provide for Absentee Registration for those who are physically unable to register at Town Hall; and Absentee Voting in Town Elections as well as State and National Elections for those physically unable to vote in person; or for those who will be out of town on Election Day. The disability cases must be certified by a doctor, hospital superintendent, attending registered nurse, or Christian
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Science practitioner on forms which can be obtained from the Town Clerk. We hope that all who could not other- wise enjoy their voting privilege will avail themselves of this service. To apply for an absentee ballot, the applicant must sign the request exactly as his name appears on the voting list.
DOROTHY S. KEARNS, Chairman MICHAEL J. O'LEARY, Clerk JAMES F. MURRAY GEORGE A. SELLEY
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Report of the Board of Public Welfare
Expenditures for Public Assistance apparently reached their peak in the year 1950, for a decline in expenditures for all categories of relief, including Veterans' Benefits, was shown in 1951. Steady employment and an increase in Social Security benefits were contributing factors to reduc- tion in relief costs. Therefore, it was the pleasure of this Board to turn back to the town substantial balances in all accounts.
The outlook for 1952 is for increases in per capita costs because of changes upward in the State Standards of Assistance, used in budgeting, for the entire twelve months. This will be true, particularly, of Old Age Assistance, in which new minimum grants were increased to $79 for persons living alone and $59 for persons in a family group.
ADMINISTRATION
The administration of General Relief, Aid to Depend- ent Children, Old Age Assistance, Disability Assistance and Veterans' Benefits programs, with a combined average case-load of 458, is a job in itself. Combined as it is with the Selectmen's work and that of Town Accounting, all work being performed by the same staff, an impossible situation exists. This Board will request the Annual Town Meeting to separate the office of Town Accountant from the Welfare and Selectmen in the interest of the taxpayers.
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
A new Federal program called "Disability Assistance" became effective November 1, 1951. It applies to persons 18 years of age and older who are considered disabled by the Medical Panel of Physicians at the State House.
Two classes of cases are eligible under this program -those "permanently and totally disabled" and those "medically unemployable". A detailed medical report by the physician and social data on each applicant is referred to the Medical Panel for its approval before assistance can be granted. A person can have not more than $300 in resources, including cash surrender value of life insurance, and a lien on property is required of the Town. Citizenship not required.
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In addition to assisting financially the purpose of this program is the rehabilitation of the medically unemploy- able citizen. Total reimbursement is 75% of costs. The transfer of persons from General Relief rolls to Disability Assistance is to be effected as rapidly as possible.
TOWN INFIRMARY
The Town Infirmary has been operated with the assist- ance of the matron, one maid and a farmer, who assists in the house, for the sum of $6579.17, or a per capita cost of $2.67 per day. Nine people have been in residence during the year. Five were resident at the close of the year.
No major repairs were necessary. Interior repairs should be made in 1952 and replacement of the electric refrigerator and the cook stove are necessary.
The same high standard of meals has been maintained due to the good planning of the Matron and to the amount of produce raised on the farm, used fresh in season and canned for later use. Four cows supply the necessary milk, both for drinking and cooking.
Regular visitations have been made by chaplains of the Interchurch Council of Greater New Bedford. Maga- zines have been donated and an interest in the residents has been shown by church groups, the Fairhaven Grange and the Girl Scouts.
The Andrus Spriit Fund provided Christmas gifts in- cluding a television set, carrying out the terms of the trust.
APPRECIATION
The close proxmity of the District Office of the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare, located in New Bedford, enables us to obtain valuable assistance in the administration of public assistance from Mrs. Herma C. Rowe, District Director, and her staff. This is much appreciated by the members of this Board.
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TABLES
Appended to this report, and a part of it, are detailed accounts of the various categories of relief.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES W. KNOWLTON DR. HAROLD E. KERWIN WALTER SILVEIRA
Board of Public Welfare
PUBLIC WELFARE EXPENDITURES
1950
Month
Case Load
Payrolls
Month
1951 Case Load
Payrolls
January
82
$3,892.08
January
77
$3,840.81
February
86
4,403.39
February
71
3,219.80
March
89
4,625.62
March
74
4,391.09
April
87
4,473.79
April
71
3,148.62
May
83
3,804.88
May
66
4,091.87
June
76
4,468.02
June
65
3,871.11
July
71
3,877.01
July
67
3,114.04
August
73
3,490.96
August
66
3,476.75
September
73
3,768.49
September
60
2,904.80
October
81
3,254.14
October
58
2,554.04
November
76
3,512.03
November
60
3,046.56
December
78
5,865.24
December
53
4,117.01
$49,435.65
$41,776.50
Cities and Towns
5,699.69
Cities and Towns
5,533.96
$55,135.34
$47,310.46
Transferred to Disability Assistance
141.80
$47,452.26
Case-load January 1, 1952 36 singles 15 family cases with 73 persons 7 employables
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AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Aid to Dependent Children is granted to dependent children under 18 years, if regularly attending school, who have been deprived of parental support by reason of the death, desertion or physical or mental incapacity of a parent, and who are living with a parent or blood relative. Quarterly visits were made to all families by the social workers.
The cost of this type of relief in 1951 was $30,457.28. The average grant was $101.52 per month including cash, all medical and hospital. Needs of the family are budgeted in accordance with the Massachusetts Standard Budget, which is based on cost of living statistics prepared by the Division on the Necessaries of Life in the Department of Labor and Industries. Regulations require that budgetary needs be covered to obtain reimbursement from Federal and State Governments.
Federal participation equals 50% of money expended not in excess of the Federal maximum, plus $3.00 per recipient. State participation is 1/3 the total payroll.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN EXPENDITURES
1950
1951
Month
Case Load
Payrolls
Month
Case Load·
Payrolls
January
27F 66C
$3,003.15
January
25F 65C
$2,822.23
February
29F 69C
2,813.37
February
26F 67C
2,754.97
March
30F 74C
3,204.45
March
27F 68C
2,678.83
April
29F 73C
3,194.27
April
28F 74C
2,970.64
May
30F 75C
3,361.38
May
27F 73C
2,864.49
June
29F 75C
3,271.30
June
27F 68C
2,501.07
July
30F 75C
3,244.18
July
25F 68C
2,325.84
August
29F 74C
3,329.77
August
25F 59C
2,252.60
September
29F 72C
3,056.52
September
22F 55℃
2,244.78
October
30F 72C
3,075.01
October
22F 53C
1,960.90
November
28F 72C
3,137.24
November
22F 61C
2,625.39
December
26F 64C
2,794.49
December
25F 61C
2,455.54
Payments
$37,485.13
Payments
$30,457.28
Reimbursements
26,831.50
Reimbursements
25,202.62
Local Share
$10,653.63
Local Share
$5,254.66
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OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
A comparison of statistics covering persons aided under Old Age Assistance in 1951 shows a levelling off for the first time since 1941. The average case load was 335 in 1951 against 334 the previous year and total expendi- tures were slightly less. The average grant was $62.27 per month, including cash, all medical, hospital and extra needs. Some grants were very small due to the increased scale of Social Security benefits.
Changes in the law becoming effective January 1, 1952 are as follows :
a.) Legal minimum $79 for persons outside a family group and $59 within a family group. The former mini- mum of $40 and $30 respectively had become ineffective as budgeted needs generally exceeded these rates.
b.) Increase in exemptions to children by $500.00 practically eliminates contributions from children.
c.) Under this act the Town takes a lien against any property in which the recipient of Old Age Assistance has an interest. We believe this will hold applications to a minimum.
d.) Increases in board rates in homes of relatives, and for shelter and food.
Because of these amendments to the law per capita cost will be greater, with the possibility of a decreased case-load. Medical care continues to be a very expensive item and presents a different administrative problem.
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OLD AGE ASSISTANCE EXPENDITURES
1950
Month
Case Load
Payrolls $21,317.57
Month
1951 Case Load
Payrolls
January
330
January
337
$19,646.18
February
331
20,920.89
February
341
19,609.60
March
332
21,973.03
March
340
21,878.14
April
335
21,045.16
April
343
22,802.00
May
330
20,937.10
May
341
20,704.32
June
328
20,476.72
June
338
21,014.71
July
335
20,945.72
July
335
19,859.68
August
335
21,405.92
August
332
20,489.30
September
332
21,159.39
September
331
20,311.62
October
338
19,290.03
October
331
20,291.10
November
343
19,842.95
November
331
21,835.94
December
342
20,933.18
December
329
21,894.50
$250,247.66
$250,337.09
Other Cities & Towns
3,014.08
Other Cities & Towns
2,652.87
Total Expenditures
$253,261.74
Total Expenditures
$252,989.96
Total Reimbursements
218,830.60
Total Reimbursements
242,584.86
Local Share
$34,431.14
Local Share
$10,405.10
Federal participation 1/2 up to $50.00 per month per case, plus $5.00.
State participation 2/3 of difference between total grant and Federal participation, plus $4.00 to cover Leisure Time Activity.
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VETERANS' BENEFITS
The needs of veterans of all wars, or of their depend- ents, were considered and recommendations made to the Commissioner of Veterans' Services, State House, Boston, on applications for assistance.
Assistance was granted to the following:
13 Dependent Parents in their homes
12 Families due to illness of the veteran
6 Widows
6 Single Veterans due to illness
Expenditures for the year totalled $16,879.58, which was $8,200 less than the previous year, but about $2,200 more than in 1949.
The needs of this department are very difficult to determine, but taking into consideration the returning veterans of Korean service and the amount of medical ex- pense covered during the past year I have requested a budget of $24,950 for 1952. Expenditures by months are listed herewith.
Month
Expenditure
January
$1,542.73
February
1,399.12
March
1,205.09
April
1,787.38
May
804.83
June
1,189.28
July
843.83
August
1,389.95
September
1,048.13
October
2,070.98
November
1,245.33
December
2,352.93
$16,879.58
DR. HAROLD E. KERWIN Veterans' Agent
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Report of the Planning Board
Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
During the past five years, this Board has seen tremen- dous strides taken to facilitate the expansion of business districts. Most of the changes made were on property to the east of town, particularly on Huttleston Avenue, and Sconticut Neck, with a scattering on Washington Street.
The building of the new businesses within this period of five years has materially benefitted the town. Good modern structures with proper setbacks have to a large degree enhanced the beauty of this town. The absence of cheap construction, as was the case before the war, is a strong indication that the investor intends to stay in business for many years to come. Also the business men are far-sighted enough to see the trend of suburban enter- prises.
Our town has much to offer for the location of busi- ness structure, which would give the investor ample room for both the building and parking, coupled with modern conveniences of public utilities.
We must encourage more building of a business nature to alleviate the tax burden. Let all of us cooperate and use this means at our disposal to help anyone interested in locating in Fairhaven.
This Board will continue to give assistance in the proper procedure of zone changes and by-laws pertaining to the use of any properties under the zoning ordinance.
This year the Board held two public hearings and one special meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM TALLMAN, Chairman KENNETH R. VINING, Secretary GEORGE STEELE HERBERT CANDAGE CHARLES DUGDALE ARSENE DUVAL JAMES PARKINSON ALFRED RAPHAEL
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Report of the Board of Fire Engineers
The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith submits its Annual Report for the year 1951.
During the year the Fire Department responded to 40 bell alarms and 168 still alarms, a total of 208 calls. This is 4 calls less than in the year 1950 when we had 212 calls, of which 45 were bell alarms and 167 were still alarms. The Department also responded to 7 calls which required the use of the Resusitator. This makes a total of 24 calls of this nature since July 18, 1948.
The apparatus and equipment is in good condition and is being properly maintained. Two pieces of American- LaFrance apparatus were checked by a factory mechanic during December and outside of a few minor faults was de- clared to be in good working order. However, the Board of Fire Engineers recommends that all old apparatus be re- placed as soon as possible. The 750 gallon pumping engine that was authorized at the last Annual Town Meeting has not arrived as yet although the delivery date was set at December 18, 1951. The radio that was authorized at the same time has been purchased and installed and very good results are being obtained. This new equipment also adds to the efficiency of the Department. We have requested that a radio unit be purchased for the new piece of apparatus.
The Station on Oxford Street was repaired and painted during the year and we hope to do some work on the North and East Fairhaven stations during the year 1952.
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With the continued interest of the men of the De- partment in both training and actual fire fighting, plus the aid given by the Fairhaven Protecting Society, we still maintain that the Town of Fairhaven has an excellent Fire Department.
Respectfully submitted BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
FRANK ROGERS AUGUSTUS XAVIER AUDELL W. MONK HAROLD S. MACOMBER LINDSEY GIFFORD
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Report of Superintendent of Fire Alarms
January 16, 1952
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Fairhaven, Mass.
1 Gentlemen:
The Superintendent of the Fire Alarm presents his annual report for the year 1951.
During the past year Circuit Three of the North End was renewed by new wire. The Center circuit had con- siderable new wiring done. This wiring is to replace old wiring that has been up for Forty (40) years or more.
During the past year Six (6) new Fire Alarm boxes were installed in the system. Three (3) of these boxes were to replace the old style, and Three (3) new locations were added. The new boxes at the Rogers School, and Sacred Hearts School are installed on Pedestals, this gives the neighborhood in that vicinity the use of the box. These boxes are equipped with a light over the top of box so that they may be seen for quite a distance.
The Three (3) new locations are as follows
Box 116 Hathaway & Point Sts. (Sconticut Neck)
Box 26 Gellette Road at Railroad Bridge.
Box 69 Sacred Hearts School (North Fairhaven)
The Three (3) old boxes renewed are as follows:
Box 4 Rogers School
Box 5 Boys Club
Box 451 Laurel & Farmfield Sts.
Considerable new conduit was added to the system this year to replace old BX type of wiring. Fire Alarm boxes were painted and also the poles where Fire Alarm boxes are located were painted. A new kind of paint was used on poles so that a box can be seen for a considerable distance.
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This year I am asking for Six (6) new boxes, One for the North End, One for the East Fairhaven circuit, and One for the Sconticut Neck circuit, also Three (3) new boxes to replace the old type box.
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