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Voted in 1962
2,604.83
9,747.88
Overlay
320.41
Gross amount to be raised
$35,734.29
Estimated Receipts
19,083.30
Transferred from available funds
9,747.88
Total estimated receipts
$28,831.18 $ 6,903.11
Net amount to be raised by taxes
Value of Personal
Property $30,075.00
Taxes on Personal
$129.33
Value of Real Estate 1,575,282.00
Taxes on Real Estate
6,773.78
Total Valuation $1,605,357.00
Total Taxes
$6,903.11
Tax Rate-$4.30 per M
Dighton Electric Light District
Appropriations
$4,010.00
Overlay
184.52
Gross amount to be raised
by taxes
$4,194.52
Value of Personal
Property $324,415.00
Taxes on Personal $665.05
Value of Real Estate 1,721,669.00
Taxes on Real Estate
3,529.47
Total Valuation
$2,046,084.00
Total Taxes $4,194.52
Tax Rate-$2.05 per M
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Dighton Water District
Appropriations
$48,869.00
To be taken from available funds:
Voted in 1961
500.00
Overlay
827.01
Gross amount to be raised by taxes $50,196.01
Estimated receipts
$22,226.91
Transferred from available funds
500.00
Total Estimated Receipts
$22,726.91
Net amount to be raised by taxes
$27,469.10
Value of Personal
Property $331,215.00
Taxes on Personal
$4,057.38
Value of Real Estate 1,911,160.00
Taxes on Real Estate
23,411.72
Total Valuation
$2,242,375.00
Total Taxes
$27,469.10
Tax Rate-$12.25 per M
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD M. MENDOZA, Chairman
HOWELL S. CARR LEO T. PIVIROTTO Board of Assessors
DOGS LICENSED IN 1962
Males
244
Females
32
Spayed Females
94
Kennels
10
Total 380
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Personal Property Outstanding December 31, 1961 Commitment Added Interest
1959
1960 $190.14
1961 $645.96
1962
$53,899.45
10.82
6.18
.75
Total
200.96
652.14
53,900.20
Paid Treasurer
200.96
293.49
53,217.72
Balance Due December 31, 1962
358.65
682.48
Total
200.96
652.14
53,900.20
Real Estate
Outstanding December 31, 1961
129.80
7,615.93
20,240.23
Commitment
401,835.27
Added Interest
344.38
241.39
30.65
Total
129.80
7,960.31
20,481.62
401,865.92
Paid Treasurer
6,821.61
11,185.51
371,863.38
Tax Title Account
903.30
926.52
1,573.87
Abatements
25.20
8,632.70
Balance Due December 31, 1962
129.80
235.40
8,344.39
19,795.97
Total
129.80
7,960.31
20,481.62
401,865.92
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1959
1960
1961
1962
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Poll Tax
Outstanding December 31, 1961 Commitment Added Interest Added Fees
6.00
12.00
84.00
2,266.00
.10
.25
.55
1.85
1.70
4.25
8.35
63.65
Total
7.80
16.50
92.90
2,331.50
Paid Treasurer
5.80
14.50
30.90
1,967.50
Abatements
2.00
2.00
58.00
358.00
Balance Due December 31, 1962
4.00
6.00
Total
7.80
16.50
92.90
2,331.50
Farm Excise
Outstanding December 31, 1961
1.30
62.01
Commitment
157.82
Added Interest
.10
1.49
Total
1.40
63.50
157.82
Paid Treasurer
1.40
61.42
71.41
Balance Due December 31, 1962
2.08
86.41
Total
1.40
63.50
157.82
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1959
1960
1961
1962
Motor Vehicle Excise
Outstanding December 31, 1961 Commitment Added Interest Refunded Abatements
750.44
955.87
12,398.17
1,091.89
61,458.88
2.13
3.15
77.95
1.90
586.31
1,590.93
Total
752.57
959.02
14,154.32
63,051.71
Paid Treasurer
33.78
100.89
11,762.24
50,933.12
Abatements
712.78
1,653.19
5,110.60
Balance Due December 31, 1962
6.01
858.13
738.89
7,007.99
Total
752.57
959.02
14,154.32
63,051.71
North Dighton Fire District-Personal Property
Outstanding December 31, 1961
11.03
14.10
Commitment
129.33
Added Interest
.62
.07
Total
11.65
14.10
129.40
Paid Treasurer
11.65
129.40
Balance Due December 31, 1962
14.10
Total
11.65
14.10
129.40
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1960
1961
1962
North Dighton Fire District-Real Estate Outstanding December 31, 1961 Commitment Added Interest
74.82
339.12
6,773.78
4.56
5.72
.23
Total
79.38
344.84
6,774.01
Paid Treasurer
79.38
267.05
6,566.74
Balance Due December 31, 1962
77.79
207.27
Total
79.38
344.84
6,774.01
Dighton Water District-Personal Property
Outstanding December 31, 1961
36.79
60.33
Commitment
4,057.38
Added Interest
.41
65
Total
37.20
60.98
4,057.38
Paid Treasurer
34.57
37.88
4,001.45
Balance Due December 31, 1962
2.63
23.10
55.93
Total
37.20
60.98
4,057.38
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Dighton Water District-Real Estate Outstanding December 31, 1961 Commitment Added Interest
1960
1961
1962
773.94
1,619.44
23,411.72
35.35
14.35
2.16
Total
809.29
1,633.79
23,413.88
Paid Treasurer
716.05
785.76
21,557.65
Tax Title Account
64.44
105.27
147.59
Balance Due December 31, 1962
28.80
742.76
1,708.64
Total
809.29
1,633.79
23,413.88
Dighton Electric Light District-Personal Property
Outtstanding December 31, 1961
2.07
4.78
Commitment
665.05
Added Interest
.03
07
Total
2.10
4.85
665.05
Paid Treasurer
1.61
3.09
655.69
Balance Due December 31, 1962
.49
1.76
9.36
Total
2.10
4.85
665.05
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1960
1961
1962
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Dighton Electrict Light District-Real Estate Outtstanding December 31, 1961 Commitment Added Interest
94.11
181.40
3,529.47
4.31
1.81
.20
Total
98.42
183.21
3,529.67
Paid Treasurer
85.69
88.45
3,296.64
Tax Title Accounts
7.32
11.92
21.32
Balance Due December 31, 1962
5.41
82.84
211.71
Total
98.42
183.21
3,529.67
Respectfully submitted,
PERCY B. SIMMONS, Tax Collector
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REPORT OF THE DIGHTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the following report of the Dighton Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1962.
The department received 75 calls as follows: Automobile accidents (12), Automobile fires (5), Bomb scare (2), Bonfire (1), Brush (11), Building (storage) (2), Chemcials (1), Chair (1), Construction forms (2), Chimney (2), Drill (1), Dump (3), Electriic fixture and wiring (3), Garage (1), Grass (17), Hothouse (1), House (2), Mutual aid to Taunton (3), Oil burner (3), Rekindled (1), Restaurant (1), Rubbish (2), Shed (1), Stove (grease) (3), Woods (4).
The following are approximate figures on the amount of material and equipment used: 172,825 gallons of water, 11,150 feet of booster hose, 7,500 feet of forestry hose, 7,500 feet of 21/2" hose, 4,450 feett of 11/2" hose, 186 feet of ladders, 20 hydrants, 4 CO2 extinguishers, 3 dri powder extinguishers, 18 pump cans.
Permits issued : L. P. Gas (27), Oil Burner (39), Gasoline Storage (3), Fireworks (3), Explosives (1).
A standby was maintained at both stations during the severe snow storms.
Bomb threats at the Junior High School and the Raytheon plant were investigated by the Fire Department, Police De- partments, local and state and also the Fire Marshal's Office.
The members of the department took a large part in the celebration of the anniversary year, carrying through to a successful conclusion the Fireworks, Band Concert, Mutual Aid Drill ,Muster, participation in the Kiddies Day Parade, Memorial Day Parade an dthe final big parade.
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Parade and traffic control was coordinated by use of fire department radios located at strategic points along the route of the parade.
Engine #1 went to Norton to take part in their parade. Engine #2 went to Fairhaven to participate in their parade and muster.
Generator used at Arnold Hoffman and Raytheon parking lots for block dancing.
Mutual aid was received from Swansea, Seekonk and Somerset Fire Depts.
Request for aid from Taunton, Engine #1 responded to cover at the Central Station.
New Chevrolet Fire Truck Engine #4 received in Town, accepted after extensive tests.
I wish to thank the Town Officials and the Citizens of our Town for the cooperation and assistance they have given the Fire Department and also for helping to keep our fire losses to a minimum during the year. I also wish to thank the members of the members of the department for their faith- ful service.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY F. WILLIS, Chief, Dighton Fire Department and Forest Warden
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REPORT OF THE DIGHTON AMBULANCE
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the following report of the service rendered by the Dighton Ambulance for the year ending December 31, 1962.
During the year the ambulance made 78 runs as follows : To: Cedarvale Nursing Home, Middleboro (1), Davis Memorial Hospital, Providence, R. I. (2), Dighton Nursing Home (5), Floating Hospital, Boston (2), Lakeville Sanatorium (1), Morton Hospital, Taunton (39), Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket, R. I. (1), Roger Williams Hospital, Providence, R. I. (1), Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, R. I. (2), St. Lukes Hospital, Middleboro (2), Taunton State Hospital, Taunton (1), Truesdale Hospital, Fall River, (2), Union Hos- pital, Fall River (2), Homes, (7), Follow Road Race, pick up runner (1), Ambulance not used (9). From: Automobile ac- cidents, Dighton, Dighton Nursing Home, Elementary School, General Bronze Co., Homes, Dighton, Hunt Memorial Hospi- tal, Danvers, Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, Quincy City Hospital, Raytheon Co., Taunton Dog Track, Truesdale Hos- pital, Union Hospital, Lakeville Sanatorium, Morton Hospital.
Patients Handled (78) ; Patients administered oxygen (3); Accidents (3) ; Patients D.O.A. (2).
I wish to thank the officers and members of the Dighton Fire Department who have manned the ambulance during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY F. WILLIS, Chief, Dighton Fire Department
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1962.
Arrests: Assault & Battery (8), Disturbing the Peace (1), Non-Support (2), Mental (3), Breaking & Entering in the Night (4), Drunk (8), Begetting (1), Incest (1), Carry- ing Firearms w/o permit (1), Driving under the influence (2), Driving to Endanger (3), Malicious Damage (7), Va- grancy (1), Illegal Sale of Fireworks (1), Bench Warrant (1), Default Warrant (1), Statutory Rape (1), Larceny of Auto (1), Hit & Run (1), Unnatural Act (1).
There were 740 complaints and requests received and acted on, five missing persons located, 13 ambulance runs, 31 warrants and 36 summons served, 3 licenses to sell fire- arms issued and 12 licenses to carry issued. There were a few breaks and attempted breaks, some have been solved, others are under investigation. Eight stolen cars were located and returned to owners.
I am happy to say that law and order in Dighton is at a high level and I thank the citizens for their cooperation in helping me keep it this way.
I also wish to thank all officers who gave their time for the events held in connection with our 250th Anniversary. It was a job well done.
Also I wish to thank the Town Officials and the State Police under Sergeant O'Neil for the assistance they have given me. ยท
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. MASON, Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE CIVILIAN DEFENSE DIRECTOR
To the Townspeople of Dighton:
One of the accomplishments of Civil Defense in 1962 was the installation of a new Air Raid Siren on the premises of Araujo's property on Williams Street. The purpose of this siren is to better serve the people of West Dighton in cases of emergency.
Civil Defense acquired from Government Surplus proper- ty in 1962 small items for Town use, also one trailer on which the 15 KW Diesel Generator purchased last year is mounted.
Communication Drills with Radio Officers, Emery Lincoln, Allison Macomber and the Director participating were held weekly between C. D. Headquarters and surrounding towns and cities.
In September, a Federal Inspection Team took inventory and inspected our Civil Defense Emergency Hospital, at which time various medical items were withdrawn and re- placed with newer supplies.
A survey for potential Fall Out Shelters in the Town of Dighton has been conducted by a Government selected and approved engineering firm. Final plans are not yet available.
I wish to thank the Town Officials, the Araujo family for allowing the Town of Dighton to install the new air raid siren on their property, all Civil Defense Volunteers and any one who has helped Civil Defense in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED E. REBELLO,
Civil Defense Director
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of Dighton:
The major objective which the public welfare agency is expected to achieve in working with public assistance in- dividuals and families is the improvement of social services to strengthen family life, the safeguarding of children in hazardous home situations, and the reduction of dependency through an effective program of rehabilitation services. In order to conform to the Federal requirements established to meet this objective, the State Department has formulated revised procedures and plans for intensified services.
It is a pleasure to report that the town appropriations for the various catagories of relief was more than edequate to meet the needs, and all appropriations showed a substantial balance at the end of the year.
Aid to Dependent Children was granted to 8 cases, repre- senting 19 persons. Cash payments amounted to $7,036.96 and medical care was $876.55, therefore total expenditures were $7,913.51. Federal grants received for this category amounted to $2,950.50 with State receipts of $2,683.92.
Disability Assistance was granted to 5 cases, with cash payments of $2,937.20 and medical expenses amounting to $1,090.15 or total expenditures of $4,827.35. Federal grants were received in the amount of $2,034.60, as well as the sum of $1,599.19 from the State.
General Relief was rendered to 7 cases, representing 17 persons, with total expenditures in the amount of $6,585.12. The sum of $1,722.79 was granted to 4 cases having legal settlement in another city or town, therefore total aid granted will be reimbursed by place of settlement and listed as accounts receivable. One case refunded $500.00 to the town for medical expenses incurred. The sum of $1,660.28 was paid to other cities and towns for outside relief.
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Medical Assistance for the Aged was granted to 11 cases with expenditures in the amount of $648.75 for cash grants, and $18,288.55 medical expenses for total $18,937.30. Federal grants were received in the amount of $9,388.05 with State reimbursements of $6,267.85.
Old Age Assistance was granted to 33 cases, with total expenditures amounting to $33,896.61. Cash payments were made in the amount of $27,945.95 with total medical expendi- tures of $5,947.03, and in addition the sum of $503.63 was paid for outside relief, which applies to cases settled in Dighton, being aided in another city or town. Federal grants received in the amount of $15,279.98, and receipts from the State amounted to $10,602.65. Reimbursements due from other cities and towns amounts to $244.29, listed as accounts re- ceivable. The sum of $1,460.20 was received for lien recovery, which represented full reimbursement for 1 case.
The total cost for administration of various categories of relief amounted to $7,864.87. Federal grants were received in the amount of $3,879.43. Administrative receipts from the State amounted to $1,892.21, therefore net town expense was $2,093.23. Recent amendments to the Social Security Act in- cludes a provision for additional Federal reimbursement on certain administrative expenditures, which became effective Sept. 1, 1962. This provision increased Federal financial parti- cipation from 50% to 75% for the salaries, travel and em- ployee benefits, of staff members providing social services in accordance with Federal requirements, such as Director, social worker or clerical personnel working directly with staff mem- bers on social services. Other administrative expenses have Federal matching in amount of 50% of total expenditures. State reimbursements for costs of administration in Old Age Assistance, Medical Assistance for the Aged and Aid to De- pendent Children continues to be one-half of the remainder after Federal share; and for Disability Assistance, an amount which together with the Federal reimbursement equals 75% of the costs of administration.
Assistance and courtesies rendered by the State Depart- ment of Public Welfare, District #5, and Bureau of Accounts,
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is acknowledged with gratitude.
The Taunton Greyhound Association again contributed the sum of $500.00 for a Christmas Fund. In behalf of the recipients of this fund, and personally, we extend to Mr. Joseph Linsey, our most sincere thanks for this generous gift.
Appreciation is expressed to various organizations and individuals who donated Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts to the needy.
This department is grateful to town officials, organizations and personnel, for cooperation and services rendered.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES,
Chairman CLAYTON H. ATWOOD, FRANCIS J. TORRES, Board of Public Welfare BELLA M. BOUCHER, Director of Public Assistance
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
To the Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1962.
All complaints concerning dogs were taken care of. All owners of dogs that had bitten someone were notified to restrain their dog for fourteen days and the Animal Inspec- tor was notified.
All dogs killed in the highways were picked up and all stray dogs were held for ten days.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. MASON, Dog Officer
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Dighton:
The Board of Health in providing health and sanitation service for 1962, spent $4,773.13, which is $388.13 over the amount appropriated.
During the past year forty-eight inspections were made by the Sanitation Inspector, Mr. Leo Duffy. These included inspections on new installations, additions, and alterations of present cesspools.
In addition to our annual immunization and pre-school clinics, three polio clinics were sponsored by the Town. The Salk type vaccine, given in March, was followed by the oral vaccines, which were dispensed in May and June respectively as requested by the State Department of Health. The Board will continue the Polio program as outlined by the State for 1963 and we are hopeful that the townspeople will continue to take advantage of these clinics.
The Board at this time would like to extend its thanks to Dr. Charles Souza and Mrs. Esther Bowden for the efficient manner in which they conducted all clinics. We would also like to thank the many townspeople who gave freely of their time to insure that our clinics would be a success.
Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS J. TORRES, Chairman WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES CLAYTON H. ATWOOD Board of Health
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REPORT OF THE TOWN HISTORIAN
To the Townspeople of Dighton:
First I wish to thank you for the very kind resolution voted at the March, 1962 Town Meeting and to tell you how much I enjoy the beautiful scrolll containing the resolution.
I must say that I heartily approved of the town's celebra- tion of its 250th birthday. From that delightful occasion when the Proclamation by the Selectmen was read to fellow officers, office workers, students and friends-many charmingly at- tired in long ago costumes-until it ended so dramatically with all the pastors and church choirs in town taking part in a splendid Thanksgiving service in the Dighton-Rehoboth Re- gional High School Auditorium, many interesting and varied programs were given. Also, I am proud that Dighton talent and diligence produced such an excellent souvenir book and so beautiful a medal.
At the Annual March meeting in 1955, the town voted that one hundred dollars be spent for marking historic spots. I prepared a list of fifty eight such spots. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bernard Sypek of Taunton loaned me her collection of post cards of Dighton houses as photographed by Lewis Benton in the early 1900's. This proved helpful, as many townspeople seemed most interested in old houses. I spent many afternoons driving back and forth on Dighton Streets trying to find the houses that fitted the photographs in spite of additional win- dows and ells and loss of huge chimneys.
The destroyed metal sign at the Council Oak was tem- porarily replaced by a wooden sign. Sixty eight signs were finally made. Thanks are due to Mrs. Mary Lou Watson for designing the signs, to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Vo- cational School for cutting them, to Mr. Clayton H. Atwood for placing them and to Mrs. Sypek for the chance to study her collection. Also thanks to Mr. Charles Bradshaw for
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painting boundary signs which were also cut by the Voca- tional School.
The Town History is on its way to completion. Certain topics had to be omittted due to time and expense. Some of these topics are well covered in Hurd's History of Bristol County and the Dighton Bi-Centennial Book and by booklets printed by different churches and by organizations like the Volunteer Fire Department. I regret that the history of the Dighton Public Library is omitted, but I will try to gather information about it with the hope that a booklet may be printed in 1995, the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library in a tiny room in the Town Hall.
I cannot name everyone who has helped, but I must stress the faithful and efficient work of Mrs. Ruth Leeming, who, without compensation, spent many hours turnings out from my wretched notes, beautiful typewritten pages. Without her help in this and in other ways, there would have been no book. Other typists who helped, without compensation, were Miss Marion Sharrock, Miss Cheryl Bradshaw, and Miss Janet Silvia. Mrs. Carolyn Baldwin and Mrs. Marguerite Ingalls assisted by checking for errors. Another helper, whose in- terest, advice and labor have been beyond what we might expect from a citizen of another town, was Mr. Henry Baacke of Berkley. His help was very much appreciated. My thanks to all.
Last of all, I must thank the Selectmen for their coopera- tion and their Chairman, Mr. Atwood, for answering my questions and "fetching and carrying."
Thank you all for allowing me the fun of this work.
Respectfully submitted, HELEN H. LANE, Town Historian
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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1962.
Total circulation of books and periodicals 17,540
Adult books 9,112
Juvenile books 7,689
Periodicals 739
Number of persons using the reading room 1,342
Collected in fines $83.21
During the year, 378 books were added, 3 of which were gifts.
Library hours :
Wednesday 2:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, EMILY C. PILLING, Librarian
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1962.
I have tested, adjusted and sealed the following: 24 scales-10 adjusted. 9 automatic measuring devices-2 adjusted.
Respectfully submitted, DONALD B. HATHAWAY, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
To the Board of Selectmen:
At the organizational meeting, Milton F. Horton was elected Chairman, George Simmons, Vice Chairman, Wilfred Rhines, Clerk.
During the year all plans that were presented to the Board under Subdivision Control were properly examined and signed.
Our delegates to the Regional and Federation have at- tended meetings regularly, bringing back information which has been of great aid to the Board. Thru this great help, it is our desire to bring forth to the townspeople, at a future date, a protective by-law.
Respectfully submitted, MILTON F. HORTON, Chairman GEORGE SIMMONS, Vice Chairman WILFRED RHINES, Clerk LAWSON LeFORREST C. DOUGLASS GARNETT
REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTER
To the Board of Selectmen :
Boating activity again this past year has been very active. Our existing harbor area is being used at nearly its maximum. The dredged channel is shoaling in spots, and in due time will create quite a problem.
There is still a need for an adequate launching site for the use of the townspeople, as there is no developed site in existence at the present time.
Respectfully submitted, ARNOLD B. SHAW, Harbor Master
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REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
To the Townspeople of Dighton:
The Conservation Commission hereby submit our first annual report.
The Conservation Commission were appointed by the Board of Selectmen on April 17, 1962. All monthly meetings of the Conservation Commission were held on the last Wednesday of each month.
During the year the Conservation Commission met with all heads of our Town Offices.
We wish to thank the Town Officials for their coopera- tion.
Respectfully submitted, CAESAR ARAUJO, Chairman RAUL SILVA, Secretary HAROLD WOODWARD WILLIAM ANDREWS HENRY BURT Conservation Commission
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Board of Selectmen:
On April 15, 1962, 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, 1963.
A report has been mailed to the Department of Public Health, Boston, Mass. monthly. I have not been called upon for any inspections.
Respectfully submitted, ANTHONY N. SYLVIA, Inspector of Slaughtering
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REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The town appropriation of $9,000.00 was more than adequate to meet the financial requirements in this depart- ment. Total expenditures of $8,147.63 included the sum of $300.00 for administration; therefore assistance granted to 12 cases representing 34 persons, amounted to $7,847.63. Al- though the number of recipients varied only slightly over the previous year, it is a pleasure to report that expenditures were considerably lower.
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