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Now is the time to report to what degree these goals have been fulfilled.
1. Work has been done on a complete collection of im- portant items in our town meeting records with explanatory material. This material includes old legends, maps, and biographies of prominent men. From these items, sections will be selected for publication. Then all will be saved for those seeking information in the future. A birthday booklet, also, will be printed.
2. Signs pointing out places of interest have been planned.
3. Plans for the improvement of the Town Cemetery have been discussed.
4. The Council Oak has been purchased by the town and is receiving care that should prolong its life. Mr. Gordon Hixon was much interested in it, giving it continuous protec- ton, often with no charge to the town.
5. The School House Restoration Project is under way .. The ultimate goal is the creating of a Dighton Museum, wherein many items of historical interest may be kept and shown. A Dighton Historical Society should be formed to keep this project alive.
6. Although the School House Museum will house most historical articles, there are a few extremely valuable and irreplaceable articles that should not be stored in a wooden school house. These can be displayed at Dighton Public Library or at Old Colony Historical Hall in Taunton.
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I know that committees and organizations in town have planned many events continuing from May 30 through the summer and fall.
If all these plans are carried out, we shall have reason to be proud of our celebration.
Respectfully submitted, HELEN H. LANE, Town Historian
REPORT OF THE PLAYGROUND COMMISSIONERS
An interesting and carefully planned program of play and recreation was enjoyed at both playgrounds during the past year.
Over one hundred eighty children were able to attend the trip to Fenway Park and Franklin Park Zoo. It is expected that even a larger number will make the trip during the com- ing year.
Field Day events at both playgrounds were well attended. Sincere thanks are extended to local merchants who generous- ly contributed to these events.
A pre-Fourth of July Celebration sponsored by the local service clubs is being planned for the coming year, as well as other events that will be published in the newspapers.
Appreciation is expressed to the Playground Supervisors ; Dorothy Sanson, South Playground and Elizabeth Bourgault, North Playground, for their services.
Respectfully submitted, WILFRED RHINES, Chairman GEORGE DUTRA DAVID HORTON Playground Commissioners
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
All monthly meeting of the Planning Board were held on the third Thursday of each month and all Special Meetings were posted seven days in advance.
During the year the Board met on several occasions with the Board of Selectmen with the following successful results:
1. Closer working harmony between the two Town Boards.
2. Drawing up of a Proposed Protective By Law to be presented at a Public Hearing and placed on the Warrant.
3. Committee formed to restore the Elm St. Cemetery in time for the 250th Anniversary.
4. Survey and discussion held with interested parties on the future use of the "Dwight F. Lane Memorial Field" deeded to the Town by Miss Helen H. Lane.
Respectfully submitted, MILTON HORTON, Chairman RICHARD E. BABBITT, Vice Chairman WILFRED A. RHINES, Secretary-Clerk LAWSON LeFORREST JUNE HAMBLY Planning Board
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Board of Selectmen:
The report of the Inspector of Animals for the year 1961 is as follows:
I visited and inspected forty-eight barns and found the following number of animals:
Cows
484
Heifers
43
Bulls
5
Horses
51
Sheep
62
Swine
64
Steers
13
Goats
2
The animals appeared healthy and the barns for the most part were clean. The inspection book was mailed to the Division of Livestock Disease Control, 4 Tremont Street, Bos- ton on December 18, 1961.
Respectfully submitted, ANTHONY N. SYLVIA, Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Board of Selectmen:
On December 26, 1960 I was notified of my appointment and approval by Dr. Samuel B. Kirkwood, Commissioner of Public Health, as Inspector of Slaughtering for the Town of Dighton for the year ending March 31, 1962.
A report has been mailed to the Department of Public Health, Boston, Mass., montthly. I have not been called upon for any inspections.
Respectfully submitted, ANTHONY N. SYLVIA, Inspector of Slaughtering
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: .
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my second annual report as the Super- intendent of Streets for the year 1961.
The program as established by the Town Meeting vote and approved by the resident engineer of the Dept. of Public Works was nearly completed before the cold weather arrived. The ideal weather, however, enabled the department to under- take most of the special projects; such as brush, cemetery improvements, sidewalk maintenance, tree work, etc. In most cases, we expended nearly all available funds with the exception o fthe Town Forest project, which could be under- taken in the coming year.
I recommend that the Selectmen consider a minimum of two additional stalls to the Town Garage, as the temporary sheds and outbuildings are no longer serviceable. The diesel tractor loader is in immediate need of replacement. I recom- mend the consideration of a heavier payloader with provisions for a backhoe attachment to be considered for another year.
The equipment purchased in the past years has proven most valuable. A need exists for another chain saw and brush saw, power tools for the shop and miscellaneous small . hand tools and accessories. I would encourage the Board to seriously consider the purchase of a power broom and a 6 or 7 yd. stationary type sand spreader.
I appreciate the interest of the Board in the operation of the Department and the cooperation of other Town Officers.
Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND COSTA, Superintendent of Streets
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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT
To the Town of Dighton:
The Library Trustees met with the Librarian at the Library on January 3, 1962; the report of the meeting as follows :
Joseph Hathaway, Chairman and Lois Staples, Secretary met with the Librarian, Emily Pilling at the Library at 7:30 P. M. Henry Greenlaw was absent, due to business affairs in England. The budget was discussed; and it was decided to apply for the State Aid for Free Public Libraries, which has been offered. This requires the Library to be open a minimum of ten hours a week, which will be arranged.
We are proud of our little Library, in both its appearance and its service.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH HATHAWAY, Chairman LOIS STAPLES, Secretary HENRY GREENLAW, Public Library Trustees
To the Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for the year 1961 :
Total circulation of books and periodicals 16,352
Adult books 9,087
Juvenile books 6,752
Periodicals 513
Number of persons using the reading room 968
Collected in fines $52.98
During the year, 410 books were added, 6 of which were gifts.
Respectfully submitted, EMILY C. PILLING, Librarian
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REPORT OF THE MILK INSPECTOR
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
The following is the report of the Milk Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1961:
LICENSING
Milk Licenses-Store, retail 16
Milk Licenses-Vehicle 9 Oleomargarine Licenses 9
SANITARY INSPECTIONS
Retail milk outlets were spot-checked during the year for storage, refrigeration and sanitation.
All dairy farms in the Taunton milkshed, including Dighton, were inspected a minimum of two times during the year.
All processing plants were inspected a minimum of two times during the year.
LABORATORY INSPECTIONS
The following routine analysis were completed during the year :
Babcock Tests 140
Standard Plate Counts 140
Coliform Determinations 140
Rechecks of two high counts were done until normal counts were achieved.
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS J. O'BRIEN, V.M.D., Milk Inspector
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REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
To the Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1961.
All complaints concerning dogs; namely, lost dogs, dogs creating disturbances and annoying live stock and dead dogs in the road, were taken care of to the satisfaction of all con- cerned.
All stray dogs picked up and not claimed by their owners were turned over to the County after being held ten days.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. MASON Dog Officer
REPORT OF THE SANITATION INSPECTOR
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The following is my report of building permits and sanita- tion inspections for the year 1961.
18-New Dwellings
1-New Kennel
7-Trailers
1-Swimming pool
1-Permit to move house
25-Sewage disposal alterations
46-Permits for repairs or alterations to existing build- ings
11-Permits to demolish buildings
During the year all farms employing migratory farm labor were inspected as required by state law.
Respectfully submitted, LEO A. DUFFY, R.S., Sanitation Inspector
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REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT
To the Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my first annual report to be published as a town document showing a statement of all receipts and expenditures of the Town for the past financial year, includ- ing those of funds managed by the Town Treasurer as Trustee for the Town and showing also the amount of each specific appropriation, the expenditures therefrom and the purpose for which the money has been spent; together with the financial balance sheet of the Town of Dighton as of December 31, 1961, as required under the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 61, General Laws.
May I express my appreciation to all Town Officers and Department Heads for their cooperation in enabling me to perform the duties of my office.
Respectfully submitted, MYRTLE WILSON, Town Accountant
Classification of Treasurer's Receipts for 1961
Cash Balance as of January 1, 1961 $169,158.53
Received from Town Collector :
1958 Motor Vehicle Excise $ 24.10
1959 Motor Vehicle Excise 204.84
1960 Motor Vehicle Excise 15,757.60
1961 Motor Vehicle
Excise 41,824.65
57,811.19
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1959 Personal Property
123.90
1960 Personal Property
187.78
1961 Personal Property
45,929.10
1959 Poll Taxes
6.00
1960 Poll Taxes
46.00
1961 Poll Taxes
1,844.00
1959 Real Estate
3,578.20
1960 Real Estate
10,227.37
1961 Real Estate
349,897.54
411,839.89
1959 Farm Excise
1.88
1960 Farm Excise
51.25
1961 Farm Excise
114.42
167.55
Tax Possession (Sale)
156.33
Interest on Taxes
567.70
Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
Income Tax
10,780.00
Meals Tax
1,494.08
Corporation Tax
39,894.46
School Aid-Chapter 645
11,792.02
School Aid-Chapter 70
58,636.45
Vocational Education
9,289.61
School Transportation
15,992.36
Tuition & Transportation
861.52
Civic Education
7.20
School Superintendency
3,713.33
Para. Veteran's Abatement
84.00
National Defense Education
13.80
152,558.83
Departmental Receipts :
Town Nurse
135.00
Sealer of Weights & Measures 30.75
State Withholding Tax Share 31.56
Polio Clinic
110.00
Library-Book Fines
60.86
368.17
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School Department :
Sanitary Fund
10.69
Damaged Books
3.00
Industrail Arts
34.85
George Barden-
Smith Hughes
250.00
298.54
General Government:
Purchase of Chloride
2.55
Purchase of Typewriters 602.00
Purchase of Vets. Hall
1.00
Town Clerk-Dog Licenses
850.50
Poll Tax Fees
62.25
Sale of Dogs (Medical School) 129.00
1,647.30
Departmental Revenue :
Aid to Dependent Children-
From State 3,357.93
Aid to Dependent Children
Adm .- From State 454.79
Disability Assistance-
From State 1,146.00
Disability Assistance Adm .- From State 156.14
Medical Aid to the Aged- From State 3,430.67
Medical Aid to the Aged Adm .- From State 176.69
Old Age Assistance-
From State 15,503.73
Old Age Assistance Adm .- From State 738.79
Veterans Benefits-
From State
5,172.76
Public Welfare
6,817.98
Dighton-Berkley Bridge
40.20
School Dept.
44.78
Pump Service
15.00
Street Dept.
891.17
37,946.63
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Aid to Highways Revenue:
Chapter 91-State
14,006.03
Chapter 90-State (Maint.)
1,700.00
State (Elm St.)
13,973.22
Chapter 90-
County (Maint.)
1,700.00
Chapter 90-
County (Elm St.)
6,986.62
38,365.87
U. S. Grants:
A.D.C. Adm.
909.58
D.A. Adm.
312.29
M.A.A. Adm.
353.40
O.A.A. Adm.
1,47760
A.D.C.
3,364.50
D.A.
2,194.20
M.A.A.
6,323.49
O.A.A.
17,754.00
32,689.06
Grants & Gifts:
Fire Dept. Special
2,090.00
Police Dept. Special
16,839.00
Christmas Fund
500.00
Ambulance Donations
8.00
19,437.00
Licenses :
Advertising Costs
20.20
Milk
12.50
Oleo
4.50
Building Permits
189.00
Common Victuallers
70.00
Gun Permits
48.00
Alcohol
5.00
Garbage
6.00
Cabin
.50
Sanitation Permits
78.00
Ice Cream Mfgrs.
5.00
Lord's Day
45.00
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Gas Storage
5.00
Auctioneer
20.00
Junk
15.00
Sausage Mfgr.
5.00
Wine & Malt
39.00
Oyster Bed Privileges
75.00
Gravel Permits
18.00
Sunday Entertainment
28.00
Trailer Permits
35.00
Package Store
400.00
Club
1,000.00
Restaurant
1,000.00
Auto Dealers
55.00
Moving Permit
6.00
3,184.70
County of Bristol:
Court Fines
290.00
County Dog Licenses
502.95
Boarding Dogs
470.00
1,262.95
Miscellaneous :
Cemetery P. C. Funds Interest 330.39
Charles S. Chace Trust Fund Interest
34.04
Road Machinery
2,601.25
School Cafeteria 26,211.36
Federal Withholding Tax
33,883.10
State Withholding Tax
2,711.29
County Retirement
4,010.26
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
3,025.45
Mass. Teachers Retirement
6,709.19
Washington National Insurance 249.20
Tax Anticipation Loan
70,000.00
Cemetery Trust Fund (New) 200.00
O.A.A. Recovery 3,214.50
Pro Forma Tax 13.11
O. A. A. Refund 434.57
Refund-Oil Drum
5.00
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Refund-Police Travel Acct. 23.38
Refund-Algonquin Gas Co.
361.69
Special Light 66.00
Refund-Street Dept. 32.57
Refund-Vets. Hall Insurance
23.46
154,139.81
Agency, Trusts & Refunds :
George Barden Check
7,930.00
Civilian Defense Purchases
108.67
Veterans Services 27.40
Tax Sale Recordings
7.04
O.A.A. Refund
33.85
Vets. Refund
100.00
D & R Regional School
500.00
Dighton Water District
163.89
Sunday Entertainment License
4.00
8,874.85
Total Receipts for 1961
921,316.37
Total
$1,090,474.90
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DEPARTMENTAL DISBURSEMENTS 1961
Town Office
Salaries
$4,723.03
Supplies, Printing, Postage
48.84
Advertising
36.47
Legal References & Fees
325.46
Town Reports
1,046.50
Miscellaneous
264.40
$6,444.70
Selectmen
Salaries
2,400.00
Supplies, Printing, Postage
92.72
Advertising
15.05
Dues, Lunches, Mileage
87.50
Telephone
235.15
Assessors
Salaries
2,400.00
Supplies, Printing, Postage
250.18
Dues, Lunches, Mileage
193.00
Telephone
35.65
Revising Maps
500.00
Miscellaneous
65.60
3,444.43
Auditor
Salary
106.86
Accountant
Salary
3,880.00
Supplies
77.14
Equipment
332.10
Meetings & Dues
56.76
4,346.00
Clerk
Salary
1,000.00
Supplies, Postage, Printing
109.44
Dues, Lunches, Mileage
15.18
2,830.42
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Telephone Miscellaneous
70.10
65.03
1,259.75
Town Collector
Salary
2,000.00
Supplies, Postage, Printing
567.43
Dues, Lunches, Mileage
57.38
Telephone
53.60
Miscellaneous
83.00
2,761.41
Town Treasurer
Salary
1,200.00
Supplies, Postage, Printing
319.14
Dues, Lunches, Mileage
69.90
Telephone
69.70
Floor Covering
314.00
Alarm System
600.00
Miscellaneous
86.31
Election & Registration
Registrars
400.00
Census
445.00
Election
112.00
Police & Janitor
28.50
Supplies, Printing, Postage
112.88
Telephone
21.00
Mileage
6.56
Clerical
76.80
Miscellaneous
25.00
1,227.74
Dog Officer
Fees
496.00
Envelopes
23.60
519.60
Town Insurance
Automobile
1,433.22
Fire
2,566.34
Bonds
570.10
2,659.05
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Firemen & Policemen
464.25
Workman's Compensation
2,091.11
Robbery Safe
217.27
Boiler & Mach.
260.27
7,602.56
Hydrant Rental
Water District
1,050.00
Fire District
690.00
1,740.00
Veterans' Memorial Hall Maintenance
Heat, Light, Water
379.60
Repairs
32.99
Custodian
24.00
436.59
Planning Board
Supplies
1.75
Dues
20.00
Advertising
100.38
122.13
Cemeteries Public Property
Labor
294.40
Civic Center Maintenance
Light, Water, Fuel
190.69
Repairs
48.95
239.64
Finance Committee
Dues
15.00
Supplies
39.65
54.65
Town Office Repairs
92.90
House Numbering Account
Professional Services
1,030.00
Clerical
335.25
Supplies
131.52
1,496.77
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Town By-Laws Revision
265.00
250th Anniversary Committee
2.08
Fire Department
Wages
2,456.51
Chief
420.00
Deputy Chiefs
240.00
Janitors
360.00
Gas & Oil
274.22
Water, Heat, Light, Fuel-
1,146.88
Telephone
932.48
Equipment
1,918.33
Equipment Repairs
735.55
Building Repairs
539.60
So. Station Development
637.01
Miscellaneous
263.02
9,923.60
Fire Special Dog Track
2,090.00
Police
Chief
4,680.00
Officers
614.01
Telephone
477.86
Meetings, Dues & Expenses
112.50
Equipment
25.00
Equipment Repairs
749.71
Gasoline & Oil
564.41
Printing, Postage, Supplies
49.32
Lock up Fees
58.00
Out of Town Travel
200.00
Miscellaneous
191.62
Police Special
Raytheon
3,600.00
Dog Track
12,370.00
Rehoboth Fair
869.00
7,722.43
16,839.00
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South Fire Station
Contract Yard Improvement
1,185.01
635.43
1,820.44
Board of Health
Adm. Salaries
700.00
Nurse's Salary
1,500.00
Medical
74.29
Telephone
193.20
Vital Statistics
207.00
Nurses Expenses
17.00
Milk Inspector
250.00
Inspector of Animals
175.00
Sealer of Weights
125.00
Other Inspectors
245.00
T.B. Hospital Expanse
921.00
Sealer's Supplies
40.11
4,447.60
Mosquito Control
250.00
Care of Town Dumps
Wages
1,872.00
Maintenance
215.80
2,087.80
Town Ambulance
Drivers
191.36
Gas, Oil, Repairs
421.47
Laundry
30.19
Oxygen
4.00
647.02
Street Department
Adm. Salary & Expenses
248.00
Wages
8,885.83
Materials, Stone, Gravel, Sand, etc.
1,287.88
Equipment Rental
17,305.60
Supplies & Repairs
509.37
Lights
436.25
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Signs
263.56
Traffic Control, guard rails, etc.
838.98
Snow & Ice Removal
Equipment
3,256.63
Material
900.41
Labor
942.62
Miscellaneous
210.60
Gas Transmission
2,200.00
Building
Water, Supplies, Heat, Lights
184.46
Telephone
142.05
Miscellaneous
161.56
37,773.80
Dighton-Berkley Bridge
Tender
840.00
Power
12.00
Repairs
110.00
962.00
Sidewalk Maintenance
Wages
955.80
Materials
25.22
981.02
Chapter 81
Labor
9,601.65
Materials
6,954.85
Equipment
4,693.50
21,250.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
Labor
1,753.20
Materials
1,828.80
Equipment
1,518.00
5,100.00
Chapter 90 Elm St. Construction
28,572.24
Insect Pest Control
359.00
Brush Control
993.05
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Shade Tree Account
385.20
Care of Town Elms
2,498.85
Road Machinery Account
Gas & Oil
1,209.99
Equipment
880.21
Repairs & Parts
3,142.22
Miscellaneous
3.00
5,235.42
Gasoline Account
1,508.44
Highway Equipment Purchases
12,556.89
Aid to Dependent Children
Cash
8,670.90
Medical
930.32
9,601.22
Disability Assistance
Cash
2,365.95
Medical
2,368.84
4,734.79
Medical Aid for Aged
Cash
157.50
Medical
10,841.51
10,999.01
Old Age Assistance
Cash
31,870.97
Medical
5,887.14
Outside Relief
1,509.62
Burial Expense
200.00
39,467.73
Veterans' Benefits
Adm. Salary
300.00
Cash
9,889.52
Medical
966.78
Clothing, Rent, Groceries
287.20
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Fuel
156.70 20.00
Dues
11,620.20
General Relief Welfare
Cash
1,389.00
Medical
734.40
Clothing, Rent, Groceries
1,449.45
Light, Fuel
239.20
Outside Relief
2,081.49
5,893.54
Public Assistance Administration
Salary Director of Public Asst.
4,560.00
Mileage
200.00
Adm. Salaries
1,000.00
Telephone, Postage, Supplies
368.12
Lunches, Dues
50.50
Clerical
567.00
Equipment
99.00
School Department
Adm. Salary
2,733.60
Other General Salaries
2,759.60
Other General Expenses
704.88
Teachers Salaries
135,018.93
Text Books & Supplies
5,723.42
Tuition
680.25
Transportation
19,398.25
Janitor's Salaries
16,210.00
Janitor's Supplies
1,498.10
Light, Water, Gas
4,141.56
Maint. Buildings & Grounds
3,341.75
Health
2,586.38
Furniture & Furnishings
397.16
Telephone
450.16
Fuel
4,266.47
Equipment
730.60
Household Arts
103.49
Industrial Arts
212.30
6,844.62
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Truant Officer
20.00 737.37
Other Expenses
201,714.27
Elementary Cafeteria
Salaries
9,603.52
Food
16,378.50
Laundry
119.00
Repairs & Equipment
18.65
Supplies
54.60
Transportation
143.87
Miscellaneous
48.00
26,366.14
Public Library
Librarian
600.00
Janitor
240.00
Books
1,093.80
Periodicals
44.42
Water, Fuel, Light
256.96
Telephone
93.10
Painting
140.00
Miscellaneous
93.94
2,562.22
Elementary School Library Periodicals
196.95
Smith Hughes - George Barden Fund
250.00
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District
181,219.23
Library Repair Account
1,439.00
Playground & Recreation
Repairs & Equipment
112.30
Light
14.35
Supervisors
350.00
Rent & Care of Grounds
753.23
Transportation
150.00
1,379.88
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Civil Defense
Fuel
25.40
Supplies
79.78
Headquarter's Repairs
357.77
Telephone
23.39
Equipment
319.39
Mileage
50.64
Miscellaneous
82.37
938.74
Proceeds from Sale of Tax Possessions
25.23
Memorial Day Observance
182.75
Old Age Assistance Recoveries
161.20
Tax Title Foreclosure Account
597.02
Christmas Fund-
Taunton Greyhound Assoc.
500.00
Interest of School Building Loans
5,390.00
Elementary School Bonds
25,000.00
Tax Anticipation Loan
70,000.00
Interest on Revenue Loans
330.30
Agency Trusts & Investments
County & State Taxes
34,738.93
County Retirement
4,010.26
Federal Taxes
33,883.10
State Taxes
2,711.29
Blue Cross, Blue Shield
3,025.45
Teachers Retirement
6,709.19
Washington National Insurance
249.20
Proceeds from Sale of Dogs 195.00
Proceeds from Dog Licenses due County 850.50
Charles S. Chase Trust Fund
17.02
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Cemetery Perpetual Care
530.39
Comm. of Mass. Check returned
7,930.00
Miscellaneous
314.76
95,165.09
Refunds
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
1,920.84
Real Estate Tax
164.00
Poll Tax
4.00
2,088.84
Total Expenditures
$ 906,618.45
By Transfers Within Accounts
1,964.31
Total Cash Expenditures
$ 904,654.14
Cash Balance 12/31/61
185,820.76
Total
$1,090,474.90
DEPARTMENTAL STATEMENT 1961
Balance Appropriations 1/1/61 & Receipts
Additional Appropriations Total
Balance Expended Transfers 12/31/61
Town Office
6,900.00
6,444.70
455.30
Selectmen
2,850.00
2,830.42
19.58
Assessors
3,400.00
44.43
3,444.43
3,444.43
Auditor
106.86
106.86
Accountant
4,524.60
4,346.00
178.60
Clerk
1,315.00
1,259.75
55.25
Collector
2,805.00
2,761.41
43.59
Treasurer
2,708.50
2,659.05
49.45
Elections & Registration
1,400.00
1,227.74
172.26
Dog Officer
450.00
69.60
519.60
519.60
Town Insurance
7,839.89
7,602.56
237.33
Hydrant Rental
1,740.00
1,740.00
Vets Hall Maintenance
300.00
136.59
436.59
436.59
Town Historian
14.00
14.00
Planning Board
500.00
122.13
377.87
Cemeteries Public Prop.
350.00
294.40
55.60
Civic Center Maintenance
275.00
239.64
35.36
Town Finance Committee
50.00
4.65
54.65
54.65
Town Office Repairs
165.87
92.90
72.97
Tax Listing Account
70.50
70.50
House Numbering Acct.
2,500.00
1,496.77
1,003.23
Town By-Laws Revision
'500.00
265.00
235.00
250th Anniversary Comm.
100.00
250.00
350.00
2.08
347.92
ANNUAL REPORT
83
84
Balance
Balance Appropriations 1/1/61 & Receipts
Additional Appropriations
Total
Expended Transfers 12/31/61
Town Forest
250.00
250.00
500.00
Fire Dept.
9,929.51
9,923.60
5.91
Fire Dept. Special Taunton Greyhound Ass.
2,090.00
2,090.00
Police Dept.
7,780.00
7,722.43
57.57
Police Dept. Special
Taunton Greyhound Ass.
12,370.00
12,370.00
Rehoboth Fair Raytheon Co.
3,600.00
3,600.00
South Fire Station
1,923.92
1,820.44
103.48
Board of Health
4,300.00
147.60
4,447.60
4,447.60
Mosquito Control
250.00
250.00
Care of Town Dumps
2,200.00
2,087.80
112.20
Town Ambulance
653.00
647.02
5.98
Street Dept.
36,500.00
1,273.80
37,773.80
37,773.80
Dighton-Berkley Bridge
1,000.00
962.00
38.00
Sidewalk Maintenance
1,000.00
981.02
18.98
Chapter 81-Highway Fund
21,250.00
21,250.00
Chapter 90-Maintenance
5,100.00
5,100.00
Insect Pest Control
542.01
359.00
183.01
Brush Control
1,000.00
993.05
6.95
Shade Tree Acct.
500.00
385.20
114.80
Care of Town Elms
3,500.00
2,498.85
1,001.15
Road Machinery Acct.
4,000.00
1,453.92
5,453.92
Chapter 90-Elm St.
34,978.64
28,572.24
6,406.40
Town Garage
.52
.52
Gasoline Account
10.01
1,742.86
1,752.87
1,508.44
244.43
869.00
869.00
ANNUAL REPORT
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Balance Appropriations 1/1/61
& Receipts
Additional Appropriations Total
Balance Expended Transfers 12/31/61
Chapter 718
850.28
850.28
Chapter 90-
Dighton-Berkley Bridge
4,200.00
4,200.00
Chapter 90-Williams St.
20,000.00
20,000.00
Highway Equip Purchases
12,557.45
12,556.89
.56
Aid to Dependent Children
9,000.00
6,236.72
2,763.28
Disability Assistance
6,000.00
2,540.59
1,620.20
1,839.21
Old Age Assistance
22,500.00
21,633.25
866.75
Medical Aid to Aged
6,000.00
5,262.99
737.01
Public Asst. Admin.
3,900.00
3,894.71
5.29
Veterans' Benefits
10,000.00
1,620.20
11,620.20
11,620.20
General Relief-Welfare
8,000.00
5,893.54
2,106.46
School Dept.
201,768.00
201,714.27
53.73
Elementary Cafeteria
793.67
26,211.36
27,005.03
26,366.14
638.89
Elem. School Library
196.95
196.95
Dighton-Rehoboth
Reg. School District
181,219.23
181,219.23
Library Repair Acct.
1,414.00
25.00
1,439.00
1,439.00
County Retirement Fund
4,010.26
4,010.26
Federal Withholding Tax
33,883.10
33,883.10
State Withholding Tax
2,711.29
2,711.29
Mass. Teachers Retire. Fund
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