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$ 504.74
60
1959 APPORTIONED SEWER AND COMMITTED INTEREST
Bal. Jan. 1, 1960
Tax
$ 47.02 Committed Interest $ 15.05
Collected
$ 26.40
Collected
$ 8.45
Balance due
20.62 Balance due 6.60
$ 47.02
$ 15.05
1958 APPORTIONED SEWER AND COMMITTED INTEREST
Bal. Jan. 1, 1960
Tax
$ 20.74 Committed Interest $ 8.30
Collected $ 20.74
Collected $ 8.30
1960 UN-APPORTIONED SEWER
Committed $2,792.33 Collected $2,792.33
1959 UN-APPORTIONED SEWER
Bal. Jan. 1, 1960 Tax $ 590.89
Collected $ 433.33
Abated 108.78
Balance due 48.78
$ 590.89
Respectfully submitted, COLBY H. BENSON Tax Collector for the Town of Fairhaven
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Assessor's Report
1960 RECAPITULATION
Total appropriations to be raised by taxation Total appropriations voted to be taken from available funds
$2,068,073.31
34,913.98
$2,102,987.29
1959
STATE TAX AND ASSESSMENTS
Estimates
State Parks & Reservations
$5,561.58
State Audit Municipal Accounts
3,826.26
State Examination of Retirement System
30.36
$ 9,418.20
School Suit
6,374.37
6,374.37
Deficit - 1958
860.64
860.64
COUNTY TAX AND ASSESSMENTS
County Tax
50,922.93
Tuberculosis Hospital
20,041.72
Mosquito Control
2,085.65
Underestimate - 1958
349.52
73,599.82
Overlay
52,645.31
142,698.34
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
$2,245,635.63
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & AVAILABLE FUNDS
Income Tax
$149,000.62
Corporation Taxes
60,464.78
Old Age Tax (Meals)
7,277.60
Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise
130,656.31
Licenses
12,670.52
Fines
529.00
Special Assessments
523.13
General Government
3,755.70
Protection of Persons & Property
741.50
Health & Sanitation
10,460.00
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Highways
709.77
Old Age Assistance (other than Federal grants)
121,121.34
Veterans' Services 19,900.51
Schools (Funds from Income Tax not included)
37,189.37
Libraries
5,767.70
Recreation
6,486.62
Public Service Enterprises
17,516.75
Cemeteries
7,879.07
Interest
3,393.38
State Assistance for School Construction
46,540.41
Farm Animal Excise
462.72
Disability Assistance
4,533.94
Tuition & Transportation
20,618.14
Aid to Dependent Children
18,253.82
Total Estimated Receipts
$686,452.70
OVERESTIMATES OF PREVIOUS YEARS
TO BE USED AS AVAILABLE FUNDS
County Tax State Recreation
621.72
AMOUNTS TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS
$138,000.00 March 1960 Town Meeting 34,913.98 March 1960 Town Meeting
E & D
172,913.98
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & AVAILABLE FUNDS
$860,638.39
NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
$1,385,047.24
ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO DETERMINATION OF TAX RATE
Betterments & Special Assessments Sewers
3,188.06
Committed Interest
453.84
Ships & Vessels
788.95
4,430.85
$1,389,478.09
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$ 649.99
TABLE OF AGGREGATES OF POLLS, PROPERTY AND TAXES AS ASSESSED JANUARY 1st, 1960 FOR FAIRHAVEN, MASS.
Number of persons assessed
Individuals
All Others Total
On Personal Estate Only
801
17
818
On Real Estate Only
5173
45
5218
On Both Personal & Real Estate
630
32
662
Total Number of Persons Assessed
6698
Number of Polls Assessed
4433
VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE
Stock in Trade
S 68,400.00 17,623.00
Machinery
All other Tangible Personal Property
1,312,607.00
Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate
$1,398,630.00
VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE
Land exclusive of buildings 2,973,540.00
Buildings exclusive of land 12,010.950.00
TOTAL VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE 14,984,490.00
TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED PROPERTY $16,383,120.00
TAX RATE PER $1,000 - $84.00
TAXES FOR STATE, COUNTY & CITY OR TOWN PURPOSES
INCLUDING OVERLAY:
On Personal Estate
117,484.08
On Real Estate
1,258,697.16
On Polls
8,866.00
TOTAL TAXES ASSESSED
$1,385,047.24
NUMBER OF LIVESTOCK ESTIMATED UNDER CHAP. 59, SEC. 36
Horses 4
Neat Cattle
620
Bulls
12
Fowl 12,516
NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 7,117
NUMBER OF DWELLINGS ASSESSED 4,521
Certified under Penalties of Law
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OMMITTED ASSESSMENTS
VALUATIONS
On Personal Estate - 7 persons
On Real Estate - 11 persons
$ 3,020.00 29,120.00 6.00
On Polls - 3 persons
TAX RATE PER $1,000.00 - $84.00
Taxes Assessed
Real Estate
$2,446.08 253.68
Personal Estate
6.00
TOTAL
$2,705.76
INFORMATION FOR COMPUTATION OF 1961 BORROWING CAPACITY
Real & Personal 1958
Amount abated on 1958 Levy
January Valuation
$15,584,920.00
In 1958
$25,874.40
Supplement
2,915.36
$15,587,835.36
1959
Amount abated in 1959 Levy (Rate $76.00)
January Valuation
$15,962,960.00
In 1959
$32,408.23
Supplement
None
In 1960
1,847.32
$15,962,960.00
$34,255.55
1960
January Valuation
$16,383,120.00
$38,650.36
Omitted
2,705.76
Total 1960 Val.
$16,385,825.76
1958 Motor Vehicle Excise
Rate $60.25
Abated 1958 Levy
Committed in 1958
$142,216.44
In 1958
$14,165.76
Committed in 1959
1,284.13
In 1959
4,158.70
Total for 1958
$143,500.57
$18,324.46
1959 Motor Vehicle Excise
Rate $64.13
Abated 1939 Levy
Committed in 1959
$142,505.24
In 1959
$11,921.01
Committed in 1960
14,840.16
In 1960
5,147.10
$157,346.40
$17,068.11
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Amount abated in 1960 Levy (Rate $84.00) In 1960
On Polls
1960 Motor Vehicle Excise Rate $56.96 Committed in 1960 $149,924.73
In 1960
Abated 1960 Levy $11,132.21
as of December 31, 1960
VESSEL EXCISE Rate 1/3 of 1%
Valuation
Levy
Abatements
1958 $170,804.41
$604.40
In 1958
None
1959
$203,637.58
$632.12
In 1959
$130.00
1960
$173,686.61
$528.95
In 1960
130.00
RECAPITULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Committment
Date
Number
Value
Excise
First
3-25-60
287
$ 103,200.00
$ 6,910.27
Second
4-1-60
413
165,280.00
11,066.53
Third
7-5-60
1,318
498,500.00
33,294.75
Fourth
7-21-60
397
153,010.00
10,216.53
Fifth
7-22-60
488
194,910.00
13,002.48
Sixth
8-29-60
221
91,590.00
5,967.62
Seventh
9-22-60
407
183,770.00
10,400.92
Eighth
10-18-60
615
222,830.00
14,662.72
Ninth
11-22-60
898
344,950.00
22,366.48
Tenth
12-14-60
771
366,090.00
22,036.43
5815
$2,324,130.00
$149,924.73
TOTAL AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1960
General Tax Rate set at $41.80 - School Tax Rate set at $42.20 Total Tax Rate for 1960- $84.00 per $1,000.00
AUGUSTUS H. XAVIER, Chairman CHARLES W. KNOWLTON ELMIRA D. MCKENZIE
Board of Assessors
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Fairhaven Water Company
Examination for the Year ended December 31, 1959
SCOVELL, WELLINGTON & COMPANY Accountants and Auditors
New Bedford, Mass. February 20, 1960
To the Board of Directors of Fairhaven Water Company
We have examined the balance sheet of Fairhaven Water Company as at December 31, 1959, and the related income and surplus statement for the year then ended. Our ex- amination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances, except in the case of accounts receivable.
We did not consider it practicable to apply the generally accepted auditing procedure of communicating direct with consumers in confirmation of the balances due from them, but we satisfied ourselves by tests of related records.
The accounting system of the company is as prescribed for water companies by the Department of Public Utilities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the accom- panying statements are in accord with the company books.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and income and surplus statement present fairly the financial position of Fairhaven Water Company at December 31, 1959, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.
Scovell, Wellington & Company
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FAIRHAVEN WATER COMPANY
Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1959
ASSETS
Cash-in bank and on hand
Accounts receivable, consumers
$ 13,705.25 57,871.23
Prepaid expenses Insurance
1,400.45
Supplies inventory
2,974.54
4,374.99
Total current assets
75,951.47
Asset
Reserves for
Net
Real Estate and equipment Accounts
Depreciation Balances
Land
$11,202.70
$11,202.70
Buildings
43,134.02
34,901.18
8,232.84
$54,336.72
$34,901.18
$19,435.54
Equipment
Standpine
52,017.98
Pumping plant equip.
82,333.43
Transmission and
distributing mains
351,293.25
376,117.42
238,477.38
Services-consumers
94,609.98
Hydrants
23,674.83
Office and shop equip.
10,665.33
Tractor, trucks and autos
10,245.27
5,809.35
4,435.92
624,840.07
381,926.77
242,913.30
$679,176.79 $416,827.95
$262,348.84
$338,300.31
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable, trade
$
1,610.81
Accrued liabilities
Federal and State taxes
6,375.00
Social security taxes
357.57
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Federal and State income taxes withheld 441.38
7,173.95
Bond payment (due within one year)
1,300.00
Total current liabilities
10,084.76
First mortgage sinking fund bond, 43/4%, due July 1, 1978 (payment of $1,300 due annually on July 1) 127,400.00
Common stock
Authorized and issued, 1,600 shares, par $100
160,000.00
Surplus, Exhibit B
40,815.55
200,815.55
$338,300.31
INCOME AND SURPLUS STATEMENT For the Year Ended December 31, 1959
OPERATING REVENUES
Metered sales to consumers
$112,575.28
Hydrant rentals Flat rate sales to consumers 444.00
14,202.50
127,221.78
OPERATING EXPENSES
Source of water supply expenses, Maintenance of water supply buildings and fixtures 18.50
Maintenance of ground
source of
water supply
2,958.41
2,976.91
PUMPING EXPENSES
Electric power
purchased
9,987.93
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Pumping station supplies and expenses 1,326.98
Maintenance of power pumping, buildings and fixtures 3,865.50
Maintenance of
pumping equipment 3,294.79
18,475.20
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES
Supplies and expenses 1,126.75
Maintenance of mains 951.14
Maintenance of
services
19,367.80
Maintenance of meters 4,929.61
Maintenance of
hydrants
426.51
GENERAL EXPENSES
Maintenance of general structures 130.64
Depreciation
14,598.37
Insurance
4,410.11
Transportation expense 3,843.58 Salaries-general officers and clerks 11,573.99
Legal and
accounting services 750.00
Office supplies
and expense 1,150.98
Miscellaneous expenses
654.04
TAXES
Real estate and personal property 18,699.88
Massachusetts franchise 890.87
26,801.81
37,111.71
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Social security
1,555.02
Motor vehicle excise
40.25
Uncollectible operating revenue
21,186.02 246.69
106,798.34
Non-operating income and expense Jobbing and merchandise revenue 3,699.73
Miscellaneous income
219.53
3,919.26
Less Interest on bond
6,144.13
(2,224.87)
Income before federal income tax
18,198.57
Federal income tax
5,472.96
Net income for year
12,725.61
Surplus, December 31, 1958
32,889.94
Dividend declared $3 per share
4,800.00
28,089.94
Surplus, December 31, 1959, Exhibit A
$ 40,815.55
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Board of Health
Regular meetings have been held by the members of the Board of Health during 1960. Complaints and nuisances which were brought to our attention, have been taken care of promptly, with consideration of all persons involved.
At the Board of Health Clinics, 428 children were in- noculated against diphtheria, 51 were vaccinated against small pox, and 1697 children were innoculated against polio- myelitis.
A summary of the dental work done at the School Dental Clinic, is as follows:
Fillings 371 Cleanings 96
Extractions
58
Examinations 225
Bristol County Mental Health Clinics in New Bedford provide facilities for psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and consultation, free of charge, for residents of Fairhaven. 18 patients made a total of 246 visits to these Clinics.
The program for the care of premature infants, which was instituted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, has been followed. 17 premature infants were born to residents of Fairhaven during 1960. There is a follow-up program of the "home care" of these infants, after their dis- charge from the hospital.
Communicable diseases reported during the year :
Chicken Pox
7 German Measles 2
Dog Bites
43
Mumps 4
Measles 16
Tuberculosis 1
Meningitis
1
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The new case of pulmonary tuberculosis was hospital- ized at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital. We have a total of 3 patients at this hospital, at present. 90 visits have been made to patients with tuberculosis and their contacts have been X-rayed periodically. 50 visits were made to patients with communicable diseases.
The following licenses were issued :
Burial Permits 120 Ice Cream 2
Methyl Alcohol 17
Oleomargarine 26
Camp 6 Milk Dealers 16
Day Nursery 2
Store Milk 39
The following have performed their duties effectively : Samuel Barrett, Animal and Milk Inspector Raymond Bourdon, Collection of garbage Lawrence B. Maxfield, Sanitary Inspector Henry Stevens, Slaughter Inspector
"Policy needs periodic reappraisal to be certain it is in the best interests of the organization." In an effort to carry out our program, we realize that improved present day regulations and new developments are changing to such an extent that Board of Health measures which sufficed a few years ago, are inadequate today. To make the transi- tions from yesterday through today and into tomorrow, requires constant and highly reassessment of all the factors which have positive and negative impacts on health, and of the constantly increasing flow of new developments which research brings. These new health measures demand much more time and effort in their organization and execution.
We express our gratitude to all who have assisted in carrying out our program, and also appreciate the help of many townspeople who have given freely of their time, to assist at our clinics.
DR. EDWARD SOARES, Chairman DR. FILBERT A. SILVEIRA MR. FRANK BETTENCOURT Board of Health
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Health Nursing Service
It was in 1886 that Public Health Nursing was first started in Boston. Its primary purpose was to care for the sick in their homes. Later it soon became evident that disease could only be prevented if methods of prevention are thoroughly understood, and health can only be promoted by a widespread knowledge of the principals that underlie it. No Public Health Program therefore is possible without the inclusion of these important principals.
The appropriation from the Town for health nursing services made it possible to make the following visits during the year 1960 :
Child Welfare 1584 visits
Tuberculosis
90 visits
Acute Communicable
Diseases 50 visits
1724 visits
The Town paid for the following nursing visits to pa- tients receiving :
General Relief 87 visits
Old Age Assistance 169 visits
Veterans Benefits 73 visits
429 visits
Assistance was given at the following clinics held under the supervision of the Board of Health. There were three Diphtheria clinics; seven Polio Clinics and two Vaccination Clinics, held during the year.
Diphtheria Toxoid Clinics 428 children inoculated
Polio Clinics
1697 inoculations given
Vaccination Clinic
51 children vaccinated
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Two new cases of Tuberculosis were admitted during the year. One was hospitalized at the Bristol County Sana- toria, and the other patient is being adequately cared for at home. All contacts have been X-rayed. Several arrested cases had X-ray examinations during the year. Some of these examinations were made at the Bristol County Sanatoria, others at the New Bedford Tuberculosis Clinic, others by private physicians.
The Board of Health Executive Officer has been most helpful in reporting some of the new laws of the Common- wealth as they pertain to public health nursing.
To all who have assisted and co-operated, appreciation is hereby expressed.
GRACE E. SMALLEY, R.N. Agent of the Board of Health
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Dental Clinic
The Board of Health Dental Clinic is held in the Rogers School every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Dr. John Moreau is the dentist, and Mrs. Catherin Govoni the dental assistant, as Mrs. Govoni resigned in December 1960, Mrs. Eleanor Gonsalves is the new assistant. Eight to ten children are examined and treated each morning. Charges are very low ranging from 20 to 35 cents, children unable to pay are treated free of charge.
New equipment was provided in September 1960.
SUMMARY OF WORK DONE IN 1960
Fillings 371 Cleanings 96
Extractions
58 Examinations 225
LOUISE F. DENNIE, R.N.
School Nurse
Milk Inspection
There are 19 places that sell their milk to Dealers.
There are 25 places that produce their own milk for raw consumption.
Number of gallons of milk produced daily 2,124
Twenty-nine inspections were made during the year.
SAMUEL C. BARRETT Milk Inspector
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Slaughter Inspection
I hereby submit my annual report for the year 1960.
I made four inspections during the year. All carcasses passed the inspection.
HENRY STEVENS Slaughter Inspector
Animal Inspection
Under the supervision of the Division of Livestock Di- sease Control, and in cooperation with the Board of Health.
Inspected were 743 milk cows, 34 heifers, one to two years old, 58 heifers under one year old, 23 horses, 3 goats, 4 sheep, 176 swine, 16 steers, 16 bulls, at 45 places.
One cow was condemned by the Brucellosis Test.
Forty-three dogs were quarantined for biting, there were no cases of Rabies, sent 1 dog's head to Wasserman Laboratory.
SAMUEL C. BARRETT Animal Inspector
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Shellfish Inspection
This year has been the most prosperous since I have been the Shellfish Constable for the taking of Shellfish (Clams - Quahogs). It would have been a banner year if we could have included Scallops, but due to Hurricane "Donna" we lost about $30,000 worth of bay Scallops on the west side of Sconticut Neck. Clams that were almost extinct when I took office can be found in abundance in numerous parts of the Town.
Due to the increase of propagation program and the co-operation of the fishermen and the townspeople as a whole, my Shellfish Advisory Board and I have been able to accomplish the following :
A total of 801 bushels of seed and mixed sizeable Quahogs were taken out of the Acushnet River from the contaminated area, at a cost of $3,606.75, by commercial fishermen and transplanted between Long Island and West Island both south and north of Causeway Road. The ex- change of 40 bushels of quahogs was made with the Town of Wareham for 40 bushels of oysters and the purchase of 25 bushels from Vineyard Haven, making a total of 65 bushels at a cost of $350. These were planted in Nasketucket River. Ten bushels of seed clams at a cost of $50 were transplanted in Bass Creek, Jack's Cove, and Priest Cove. Also 230 small lobsters were liberated in the vicinity of West Island at no cost to the Town. The scallop crop for next year looks poor with seed only on the east side of Sconticut Neck in the vicinity of West Island.
The following is a close estimate of bushels taken by fishermen and families :
3400 bushels of quahogs taken commercially @ $12.00 $40,000.00
1600 bushels of quahogs taken commercially @ $3.20 5,120.00
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2260 bushels of quahogs taken by families @ $10.00 22,260.00
1484 bushels of clams taken by families @ $12.00 17,808.00 10 bushels of oysters taken by families @ $8.00 80.00
202 bushels of scallops taken commercially and by families @ $8.10 1,636.20
20,000 lbs. of lobsters taken commercially @ $.55 11,000.00
$97,824.20
The following number of violations were recorded :
12 taking and having seed clams (given warning) 6 taking shellfish without a permit (permits issued) 4 shellfishing in restricted area (permits suspended)
3 taking seed scallops (license revoked)
There were 3 prosecutions for scallop violation (found guilty and fined).
All other violations were given a warning and treated with respect.
Total number of Licenses and Permits issued are as follows :
1375 Resident Shellfish Permits @ $1.00 $1,375.00
68 Resident Shellfish Free Permits (Age over 70)
78 Commercial Shellfish Licenses @ $10.00 780.00
7 Commercial Shellfish Licenses @ $5.00 35.00
12 Scallop Licenses @ $10.00
120.00
1 Scallop License @ $5.00 5.00
5 Dredging Licenses @ $5.00 25.00
41 Non-Resident Permits @ $5.00
205.00
1587
$2,545.00
State Allocation for Propagation
578.00
$3,123.00
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I want at this time to recommend the transplanting of more shellfish in 1961 in order to meet the demand of securing more shellfish in accordance with the large number of people going to the shellfish beds. Propagation of shell- fish is no burden on the tax payer. Revenue taken from licenses, permits, and state allocation is more than is being spent on propagation. It is self sustaining. I therefore ask full consideration of the propagation budget for 1961 by the Town Meeting Members.
I wish at this time to thank the townspeople for their fine co-operation, also the Shellfish Advisory Committee, the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen in sup- porting the shellfish program.
JOSEPH B. GOULART Shellfish Constable
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Board of Retirement
The following schedules show the operations summar- ized for the year ending December 31, 1960.
INCOME
Cash on Hand
179,114.65
Contributions from Members
16,963.58
Appropriation from Town
15,729.00
Interest Received
7,364.00
Total Income
$219,171.23
DISBURSEMENTS
Pensions Paid
22,534.99
Refunds
6,679.99
Expenses
711.89
Total Disbursements 29,926.87
$189,244.36
BALANCE
National Bank of Fairhaven
2,454.27
Fairhaven Institution for Savings
27,645.30
Bonds
159,144.79
$189,244.36
ELIZABETH H. CHURCH IRVA M. BUSHNELL MICHAEL J. O'LEARY Retirement Board
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Building Department
There were 235 applications for Building Permits issued from the Building Inspector's office during the year of 1960. They were as follows: 57 Dwellings, 11 Summer Cottages, 53 Additions, 20 Alterations, 38 garages, 5 Repairs, 7 Sheds, 24 buildings were razed, 6 buildings were located, 1 building was moved, 1 Bowling Alley, 1 Store, 1 Miniature Golf Course, 1 Pigeon Loft, 1 Barn, 1 Silo, 1 Bath House, 1 Busi- ness Display Office, 1 Business Garage, 1 Boat Court, 1 Plat- form Office Building Cooler, 1 Dumbwaiter, 1 Trailer lo- cated.
Fees collected were $436.00 for the following permits :
57 Houses @ $5.00
$285.00
11 Summer Cottages @ $5.00 55.00
38 Garages @ $1.00 38.00
1 Business Garage @ $5.00
5.00
1 Store
5.00
1 Miniature Golf Course
5.00
1 Silo 5.00
1 Barn 5.00
1 Trailer located
5.00
1 Display Business Office 5.00
1 Business Building 5.00
18 Building Code Books @ $1.00
18.00
$436.00
Copies of the Building Code are available in the Build- ing Department for the fee of $1.00.
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All plumbing permits must be obtained from the Build- ing Department. Plumbing applications fees for Inspection for 1960 were as follows:
Brayton Beals
179 @ $5.00
$895.00
Dudley Richards
32 @
5.00
160.00
Hugh C. Francis
38 @
5.00
190.00
Lawrence Maxfield
2 @
5.00
10.00
$1255.00
Enos E. Days was appointed by the Selectmen as Wire Inspector in 1960. There were
78 Inspections @ $5.00
$390.00
It is the duty of the Building Inspector to enforce all the Zoning and Building Regulations. If an applicant for a Building Permit cannot conform with the Zoning Law of the Building Code, he may apply to the Board of Appeals, which body meets each first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 in the office of the Building Inspector, Town Hall.
REUBEN E. HAWKINS, Building Inspector
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Highway Department
This department has performed the usual operations of maintaining streets, side-walks and drains as well as reconstructing the following streets as voted by the Annual Town Meeting :
Reconstruction of roads
7337 Square Yards
Drains
3148 Feet
Catch Basins
28
Side-walks, Black top
897 Square Yards
Side-walks, Cement
258
" "
Streets seal-coated
31619
Balance of 1959 work completed this year,
Hedge and Lafayette Sts.
3360
"
Fort St. resurfaced - hot mix
7040
"
South Street, widening
1111
Under Chapter 90, Sconticut Neck Road was completed this year so that we now have a continuous Type I road to the end of the area that is recognized as eligible for Chapter 90 money.
RUBBISH COLLECTION
The collection of rubbish continues to be one of the larger problems with new dwellings requiring extended service. The first Load Packer purchased by the Town in 1946 has given good service but is now requiring consider- able expense for maintenance and should be replaced.
HENRY T. HOWARD
Superintendent of Highways
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Sewer and Water Department
At the Annual Town Election Mr. Charles A. Maxfield, Jr. was elected to the unexpired two year term of Mr. John M. Reilly, deceased. The Board organized with Lawrence B. Maxfield, Chairman, Dudley S. Richards, Vice Chairman, and Charles A. Maxfield, Jr., Clerk.
During the year sixteen new water services, and twenty- nine sewer connections were installed, making a total of forty-five for the year. There are now approximately 2,232 sewer connections in use, and to date 940 water services have been installed on Sconticut Neck.
As voted at the Annual Town Meeting in 1960, an eight inch sewer main was laid in Springhill Street, and a six inch water main in Orchard Street, contracts awarded to Wamsutta Corporation, of Fairhaven.
At the expense of the property owner approximately 300 feet of six inch water pipe was installed in Holiday Street.
We are pleased to report that due to the work done by this department during the year, we were able to return to the town the amount of $23,927.57.
LAWRENCE B. MAXFIELD DUDLEY S. RICHARDS CHARLES A. MAXFIELD, JR. Board of Sewer and Water Commissioners
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Park Department
The Park Commissioners organized with Joseph G. Mello as Chairman, Weber Rego Torres, Jr. as Secretary and Lawrence B. Maxfield who was elected to the two-year vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Elinor Duxbury.
Our summer recreation period was very capably super- vised by our Recreation Staff of one supervisor and three recreation leaders. They did a commendable job.
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