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Pct. 1
Pct. 2
Pct. 3 Total
Whole number of ballots cast . 640
762
708 2110
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Eisenhower and Nixon, R. .
563
597
554
1714
Hallinan and Bass, P. Pro. . .
0
2
1
3
Hamblen and Holtwick, P. ..
0
1
0
1
Hass and Emery, S. L.
0
0
0
0
Stevenson and Sparkman. D. . .
69
143
143
355
Blanks
8
19
10
37
GOVERNOR
Paul A. Dever, D.
86
160
136
382
Christian A. Herter, R. .
537
581
553
1671
Lawrence Gilfedder, S.L.
...
1
1
0
2
Florence H. Luscomb, P. Pro. .
0
2
2
4
Guy S. Williams, P.
1
2
5
8
Blanks
15
16
12
43
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Charles F. Jeff Sullivan, D. ...
74
149
127
350
Sumner G. Whittier, R.
547
591
562
1700
William R. Ferry, P.
2
0
2
4
Francis A. Votano, S. L.
1
0
2
3
Blanks
16
22
15
53
SECRETARY
Edward J. Cronin, D.
82
184
146
412
Beatrice Hancock Mullaney, R.
530
543
536
1609
Alice M. Ferry, P.
4
3
4
11
Fred M. Ingersoll, S. L.
1
2
3
6
Blanks
23
30
19
72
73
TREASURER
Foster Furcolo, D.
69
167
147
383
Roy Charles Papalia, R.
543
561
535
1639
Henning A. Blomen, S. L.
1
0
3
4
Harold J. Ireland, P.
0
1
2
3
Blanks
27
33
21
81
AUDITOR
Thomas J. Buckley, D.
90
196
167
453
David J. Mintz, R. .
520
528
514
1562
Anthony Martin, S. L.
2
0
4
6
Robert A. Simmons, P.
0
1
0
1
Blanks
28
37
23
88
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Francis E. Kelley, D.
51
118
98
267
George Fingold, R.
571
599
588
1758
Arthur W. Blomen, S. L.
0
0
2
2
Howard R. Rand, P.
2
3
1
6
Blanks
16
42
19
77
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., R. ..
530
556
538
1624
John F. Kennedy, D.
101
190
160
451
Thelma Ingersoll, S. L.
0
1
0
1
Mark Shaw, P.
0
1
1
2
Blanks
9
14
9
32
CONGRESSMAN
Edith Nourse Rogers, R. ...
589
657
622
1868
Helen M. Fitzgerald Cullen, D.
40
83
72
195
Miriam S. Hall, P.
1
6
1
8
Blanks
10
16
13
39
74
COUNCILLOR
Otis M. Whitney, R.
571
623
575
1769
Thomas C. Quinn, D.
52
113
108
273
Blanks
17
26
25
68
SENATOR
Richard I. Furbush, R.
561
595
565
1721
Charles A. Whalen, D.
58
138
119
315
Blanks
21
29
24
74
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Edward J. DeSaulnier, Jr., R. .
584
632
617
1833
Blanks
56
130
91
277
CLERK OF COURTS
Charles T. Hughes, R.
549
568
534
1651
Edward J. Sullivan, D.
67
160
140
367
Blanks
24
34
34
92
REGISTER OF DEEDS
William B. Bailey, R.
528
544
522
1594
James F. Fitzgerald, D.
83
175
148
406
Blanks
29
43
38
110
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
William G. Andrew, R.
517
552
534
1603
James A. Cullen, D.
65
124
118
307
H. Herbert Applin, R.
403
430
417
1250
Patrick J. Brennan, D.
68
125
107
300
Blanks
227
293
240
760
QUESTION NO. 1
A. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages) ? [Yes] [No]
75
Pct. 1
Pct. 2
Pct. 3 Total
Yes
233
312
256
801
No
292
319
326
937
Blanks
115
131
126
372
B. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ? [Yes] [No]
Pct. 1
Pct. 2
Pct. 3 Total
Yes
224
300
249
773
No
281
293
320
894
Blanks
135
169
139
443
C. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises ? [Yes] [No]
Yes
416
439
468
1323
No
159
204
177
540
Blanks
65
119
63
247
QUESTION NO. 2
"Shall section one hundred and eleven of chapter forty- one of the General Laws, providing for vacations for certain municipal employees, be accepted ?" [Yes] [No]
Yes
342
376
361
1079
No
142
190
190
522
Blanks
156
196
157
509
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of the Town of Acton, we hereby submit reports of the several departments under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
During the year 1952, we held 52 regular meetings and 12 special meetings.
On October 2, 1952, the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company changed over to the dial system. We therefore had to make arrangements to operate our fire alarm system. Mr. F. W. Rimbach of Main Street, Acton, was appointed operator and the fire alarm transmitter was moved from the telephone office to his home. A communica- tion system has been set up between the home of Mr. Rimbach and each of the three fire houses, thus enabling firemen to obtain available information concerning the fire before leav- ing stations. This, we find, has been of great value.
We are placing articles in the Town Warrant for the purchase of additional two-way radios for the Fire Depart- ment. These radios will be on a wavelength set up by the Federal Communications Commission for fire departments. in Acton, Maynard and several neighboring towns. This will give our town better protection.
An article has been inserted in the Town Warrant for an amendment to the Town By-Laws regarding the regula- tions of private ways before acceptance by the town. We feel this is very important and would recommend your approval.
The repairs to the Town Hall basement, which were ordered by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, have been completed.
The various parcels of land, as voted by the town, have been taken by the Selectmen by eminent domain.
We wish, at this time, to thank all committees, depart- ment heads and town employees for their interest and co- operation during the year 1952.
LAWRENCE DONNELLY GEORGE S. BRAMAN ARTHUR W. LEE
Selectmen of Acton
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TOWN OFFICERS
Moderator
Albert P. Durkee
Selectmen
Lawrence Donnelly Term Expires 1953
Arthur W. Lee
Term Expires 1954
George S. Braman Term Expires 1955
Town Clerk Harlan E. Tuttle
Town Treasurer William Henry Soar
Assessors
Albert P. Durkee Term Expires 1953
James W. Baker Term Expires 1954
Carl C. Flint Term Expires 1955
Collector of Taxes
Ethel A. Davis
Tree Warden
Franklin H. Charter
Board of Public Welfare
Walter B. Stevens Lossie E. Laird . Term Expires 1954
.Term Expires 1953
A. Perry Marble Term Expires 1955
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Constables
T. Frederick S. Kennedy
Ivar Peterson
Michael Foley Edward J. Collins
Cemetery Commissioners
Harry E. Holt
Term Expires 1953
Ray L. Harris
Term Expires 1954
Howard F. Jones Term Expires 1955
School Committee
Eleanore H. Hollis Term Expires 1953
Leo C. Cunningham Term Expires 1953
Gertrude P. Tuttle
Term Expires 1954
Dana B. Hinckley Term Expires 1954
*Wilson D. Sked
Leonard A. Godfrey, Jr.
** Marion C. Reed
Term Expires 1955
Term Expires 1955
*Resigned * Elected to replace
Trustees of Memorial Library
Wendell F. Davis
Term Expires 1953
Florence A. Merriam Term Expires 1954
Frederick T. Heyliger Term Expires 1955
Board of Health
Herbert L. Leusher Term Expires 1953
Martin J. Duggan Term Expires 1954
O. Lawrence Clark Term Expires 1955
Agent of Board of Health
Edward J. Higgins
79
Trustees of Elizabeth White Fund
Clara L. Sawyer Term Expires 1953
Thelma M. Blood . Term Expires 1954 *Grace O. Lears Term Expires 1955 *Resigned
Trustees of West Acton Firemen's Relief Fund
Arno H. Perkins Term Expires 1953
H. Stuart MacGregor Term Expires 1954
James B. Wilson Term Expires 1955
Trustees of Acton Firemen's Relief Fund
Frederick T. Kennedy Term Expires 1953
Clarence Frost Term Expires 1954
Herbert W. Merriam Term Expires 1955
Trustees of Goodnow Fund
*Charles E. Smith
Term Expires 1953
Roy H. Linscott Term Expires 1954
Horace F. Tuttle
Term Expires 1955
*Deceased
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY SELECTMEN-1952
Executive Clerk
Virginia Milbery
Office: Town Hall Hours: 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Meetings: Board of Selectmen, Tuesday evenings at 7:30 Board of Public Welfare
First and third Mondays at 1:00 P.M.
Finance Committee
Robert F. Charles Bradford S. Leach
Herbert W. Merriam
Albert S. Cook
Norman McIntosh John M. Whittier
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Superintendent of Streets Russell C. Berry
Town Accountant
Donald O. Nylander Term Expires 1953
Registrars of Voters
James B. Wilson
.Term Expires 1953
Grace J. Cullinane
Term Expires 1954
Julia A. Barry
Term Expires 1955
Harlan E. Tuttle Ex-Officio
Election Officers
Precinct I
Warden-Irene F. Mclaughlin
Clerk-Paul C. Cornwall
Inspector-Marion C. Jewell
Inspector-Paul A. Coughlin
Deputy Warden-Mary F. McCarthy
Deputy Clerk-Helen R. Edwards
Deputy Inspector-Edith M. Hollowell
Deputy Inspector-Leo T. McCarthy
Teller-Inga Frost
Teller-Katherine M. Condon
Precinct II
Warden-Doris Soar
Clerk-Gladys M. Connolly
Inspector-Marian L. Piper Inspector-Sophia Walsh
Deputy Warden-Margaret Larsen Deputy Clerk-Bertha Carr Tucker
Deputy Inspector-Hazel P. Vose Deputy Inspector-Marie S. Whouley
Teller-Martha I. Lowden
Teller-Mabel S. McKelvie
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Precinct III
Warden-Marion C. Reed
Clerk-Phyllis K. Sprague
Inspector-Barbara J. McPhee Inspector-Martin J. Duggan
Deputy Warden-Harry E. Holt Deputy Clerk-Annie E. McCarthy
Deputy Inspector-Barbara Nylander
Deputy Inspector-Genevieve L. Hatch Teller-Minnie C. Veasie
Teller-Margaret H. Allsopp
Fire Engineers
H. Stuart MacGregor, Chief Engineer
Clarence Frost, Asst. Engineer - Precinct I Lloyd W. Priest, Asst. Engineer - Precinct II Arno H. Perkins, Asst. Engineer - Precinct III
Inspector of Animals Arno H. Perkins
Forest Warden H. Stuart MacGregor
Dog Officer Arthur Fraser
Sealer of Weights and Measures A Perry Marble
Town Forest Committee
Emery D. Nelson Term Expires 1953
Franklin H. Charter Term Expires 1954
Arno H. Perkins Term Expires 1955
Surveyors of Wood and Lumber
Oliver D. Wood
Charles E. Smith
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Fence Viewers
Robert G. Willett
Louis F. Leveroni Foster R. Mackinnon Field Drivers
Arno H. Perkins
Benjamin E. Derby
Superintendent of Moth Work Franklin H. Charter
Inspector of Wires Byrd D. Goss
Police Officers *Michael Foley, Chief
Edward J. Collins, Jr.
Alexander W. Whiteneck
Chauncey R. Fenton, Jr.
Rcy H. Linscott
Viola M. Foley
Ray L. Harris
Benjamin H. Sawyer
Edward J. Higgins
Louis F. Leveroni *Civil Service-Permanent
Burial Agent Edward J. Higgins
Veterans' Agent Edward J. Higgins
Superintendent of Jones Memorial Field Frederick W. Rimbach
Superintendent of Goward Field Frederic W. Rimbach
Workmen's Compensation Agent Theron A. Lowden
Director of Veterans' Services Theron A. Lowden
William Braman G. Howard Reed A. W. Davis Philip Newell Thomas Hearcn
Public Weighers Albert R. Jenks
Porter G. Jenks
Louise Garceau Ruth Durkin Otis J. Reed
Carl W. Flint
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen
Acton, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my twenty-sixth annual report for the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1952. Said report includes all arrests made within the town during the past year.
Arrests and prosecutions for the following offenses :
Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of
liquor
8
Drunkenness 15
Operating so lives and safety might be en-
dangered
15
Operating after suspension of license
6
Operating an unregistered motor vehicle 10
Operating an uninsured motor vehicle
9
Speeding
54
Violation of speed regulations
13
Violation of School Bus Law
22
Not displaying an inspection sticker on M /V 12
Defective brakes
2
Stop sign violations
17
Operating without a license
13
Red light violations
8
Law of the road
6
No registration in possession
1
Operating without proper plates
2
Unnecessary noise with a motor vehicle
1
Disobeying traffic signal
1
Failing to slow at flashing yellow light
1
Operating without lights
1
Going away after causing damage to property 1
Refusing to stop for Police Officer
1
Failing to slow at intersection 1
Non-Support 3
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Assault and Battery 1
Larceny 4
Arrested as fugitive 1 Vagrancy 2
Giving false name and address 1
Miscellaneous :
Operators booked and warned for motor vehicle
violations
664
Cars checked by patrol 465
Reported to Registrar for suspension of
license
3
Cars tagged for all night parking (Warnings) . 34
Summonses served
69
Doors found unlocked in buildings, by patrol 53
Complaints received and investigated 393
Property checked at request of owners
59
Persons transported to hospitals via emergency
cruiser ambulance 11
Persons transported to State Hospital
1
Motor Vehicle accident report :
1951
1952
Total accidents reported
56
56
Number of occupants injured
32
39
Pedestrians injured
2
0
Bicyclists injured
0
3
Fatal accidents
0
0
Our accident record again this year has been very good. It will be noted that even with the heavy increase in the number of motor vehicles registered in Massachusetts this year, the number of accidents reported here is the same as last year. It is unfortunate that three of these accidents involved children riding bicycles. As traffic in the town in- creases, the riding of bicycles becomes more dangerous. All parents should caution their children to use the utmost care and to obey the safety rules when on their bikes. I
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am pleased to report that for the second consecutive year there were no fatal accidents.
Auxiliary Police :
This unit formed under Civil Defense is still intact and we are looking forward to a more active program of train- ing for these officers during 1953.
Traffic :
I recommend that Speed Limit signs be installed this year cn Concord Road; Main Street from Route 2A to Car- lisle line; and on Nagog Hill Road from Main Street to Concord Road.
Cruiser :
The cruiser will have an estimated speedometer reading of 65,000 miles by April 1st and I recommend that the pres- ent cruiser be traded for a 1953 model.
Radio :
On July 27, 1952, the radio station at the Police Office in the Town Hall was damaged by lightning and was out of service for about two months. The value of our present radio hookup with Concord was proven in this instance when calls for our cruiser, that are ordinarily transmitted from this station, were transmitted through the Concord Police Department radio which operates on the same fre- quency. The radios used by this department, with the exception of the mobile unit in the cruiser, have been pur- chased under Civil Defense and all the equipment is in good condition at this time. Since the installation of these radios, 1400 calls have been transmitted. This does not include calls transmitted to or for us by the Maynard and Concord Police Radio Stations.
To Contact Police :
Under the new d'al telephone system, we no longer receive the co-operative service that we have become accustomed to under the service rendered us by our local operators through-
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out the years since telephone service was first installed in Acton. Under the new system the Company employees will not dial a second number, as requested by us, to reach the police even if they know they can complete the call by dialing the second number or as one company official puts it, "The operator will dial that first number until doom's day unless she is asked to dial another number". This, of course, only happens on incoming out-of-town calls or calls made from local pay stations as these are the only calls where an operator is involved. To overcome this situation as much as possible, we have had extensions installed on the 3-5221 line at the Police Office that may be answered at the home of F. W. Rimbach or at the Chief's home whenever this num- ber is dialed. The Police numbers are 3-5221 and 3-5522; the latter is the residence of the Chief. I suggest that these numbers be placed near your telephone to save time in an emergency.
In closing, I wish to thank all the officers of this depart- ment who co-operated with me in carrying out the duties of the Police Department during the past year. I also wish to express my thanks to the Board of Selectmen for their co-operation and to the local telephone operators, whom we shall miss, for their efficient handling of our emergency calls, and to the personnel of the Concord Police Department for their co-operation and radio service. To all others who in any way assisted us, we are grateful.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL FOLEY, Chief of Police
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REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report as Moth Superintendent for the year 1952. The control of Dutch Elm Disease is now the biggest problem facing the Moth Department. Pre- viously it has been possible to control the leaf eating pests with two applications of spray a season. This year three sprays were applied to all the elms on town property. This included a dormant spray for the Elm Bark Beetle, carrier of the Dutch Elm Disease.
The Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths have not been serious this season. One spray was applied for their control.
The Moth Department removed 27 Elms infected with Dutch Elm Disease. Twelve of these were carried over from 1951, with 15 new cases this year. The best means of preventing the Dutch Elm Disease from spreading is by spraying at the proper time. The sprayer the department now has is 19 years old and in constant need of repairs. I therefore recommend that $2400. be appropriated from the Surplus Revenue Account for the purchase of a Mist Blower for the Moth Department.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANKLIN H. CHARTER, Moth Superintendent
REPORT OF FENCE VIEWERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
Your Committee on Fence Viewing for the Town of Acton reports no activity in partition fences for the year 1952.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS F. LEVERONI ROBERT G. WILLETT F. R. MacKINNON
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REPORT OF VETERANS SERVICES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
It is with many thanks to the Servicemen and Women of Acton for returning their service record questionnaire so promptly and complete, their Parents and friends for reporting to us when their boys and girls enter the service, the Officials and Citizens for the information and assistance in the acquisi- tion of facts, enabling us to help the service people, that I render this report for 1952.
Several more of our young people have enlisted or been called into service, also some have completed their period of enlistment or term of service and been released. To the rela- tives of those recently entering, or to those going in shortly, would you please let me know so we may have the service report questionnaire completed as soon as possible, enabling us to help them while in service, should occasion require. To those discharged or released let us record that valued piece of paper, "your dicharge", because you will need copies to help you get squared away back into civil life, also you are never able to obtain another if it is lost, and there have been some lost.
During this past year a great many veterans were obliged to seek the medical and surgical care given in the V.A. Hospitals and though some were of an emergency nature, and there was a change of vacility and handling process going on, they were properly taken care of and efficiently and cour- teously treated. Available beds at Cushing are now at a min- imum as the new hospital at Jamaica Plain becomes operatable and the Army takes over more in Framingham. The complete outcome still seems to be a little in doubt but we do not expect to be able to use Cushing after July 1. West Roxbury Hospital is supposed to be completely renovated and in use sometime late this year, then we will have two hospitals in this area for General Medical and Surgical, the same as before but not as conveniently located for our use.
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Korean Veterans are still not as completely provided for as were WW2 Veterans but Federal as well as State Legisla- tion in process, it is hoped will take care of all inequities and place all on a sound comparable basis for their best interest.
Anticipatory measures are being taken by all Veterans Service Organizations to be prepared for any situation that may arise, not just for expediency, but because the real essence of Service is in being prepared.
Sincerely,
THERON A. LOWDEN, Director
REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Your Forest Warden submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Total number of Grass and Brush fires-62. Out of the sixty-two fires, twenty of them were Peat fires along the new Route 2 Highway.
Collected for illegal fires $79.10
The forest fire equipment is in good condition. We won't have to buy any additional equipment this year with the exception of replacing a small amount of forest fire hose, which has worn out or been burned.
Respectfully submitted,
H. S. MacGREGOR, Forest Warden
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REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Town Forest Committee submits the following report for the year 1952.
The sum of $250.00 was appropriated for work in the Town Forest. The fire road, cut last year on the Durkee Lot, was cleared of underbrush on either side to make an effective fire break.
The Texas Lot was visited by the Committee and all boundary markers were checked. One road across the Town Forest was widened, making it possible for fire trucks to reach most of the area in case of fire.
The committee visited the Town Forest with the District Forester and were advised in the proper way to thin and prune the area for the best timber production. It was recom- mended that an improvement cutting on the Durkee Lot be made within 10 years. The increase in stumpage value per acre per year was estimated at $5.
Thinning of hardwoods was recommended for the Texas Lot. It was also recommended that areas not reseeding natu- rally be planted to White Pine.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANKLIN H. CHARTER EMERY NELSON ARNO H. PERKINS Town Forest Committee
REPORT OF WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AGENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During the year ended December 31, 1952, one accident was reported to me. This accident was not serious and was settled satisfactorily.
THERON A. LOWDEN, Compensation Agent
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REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending De- cember 31, 1952.
Keeping and destroying 52 Stray Dogs
$338.00
Expenses
112.00
$450.00
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR FRASER,
Dog Officer
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year 1952.
Barns inspected
56
Cows
197
Young Cattle
114
Bulls
7
Steers
12
Swine
31
Sheep
32
Goats
32
Dog Bites
5
Dogs Quarantined
5
Rabies 0
Horses
22
Miles traveled on inspection work 166
Respectfully submitted,
ARNO H. PERKINS, Inspector of Animals
92
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit my report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Two hundred fifty-nine (259) permits were issued.
Five hundred thirty-eight dollars and seventy-five cents ($538.75) collected for the above permits.
Respectfully submitted,
B. D. GOSS, Inspector of Wires
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report concerning the work of the Highway Department for the year of 1952.
The usual maintenance work of cleaning, scraping, patch- ing, drainage and brush cutting was carried on.
The culvert program has been continued.
Several hundred feet of cable guard rail was erected on various streets.
Laurel Court was gravelled and treated.
Surface treatment of asphalt was applied to the usual mileage of streets.
The last section of Main Street from the Carlisle line to the State Road in North Acton has been completed.
The proposed construction under Chapter 90 for 1953 will be on either side of the overpass on Main Street at Route 2.
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL C. BERRY, Superintendent of Streets
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my annual report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1952.
In the past year, I have sealed 275 weighing and measur- ing devices. Some of these having had to be adjusted. The State sent their Tank Truck Meter for sealing tank trucks.
Sealing fees collected $141.75. The same was turned over to the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
A. PERRY MARBLE, Sealer of Weights and Measures
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Total number of alarms responded to are as follows:
Residential
10
Manufacturing
5
Mercantile
Miscellaneous 4
14
Automobile
10
False
3
Emergency 10
56
94
Loss to building, contents caused by fire $4,864.00 Collected for Oil, Gas, Blasting Permits $ 84.50
The new compressor has been installed at South Acton Station, put in service June 5, 1952.
New batteries were installed at West Acton Station to take care of the alarm system, July 29, 1952.
The Fire Alarm Transmitter was installed in William Rimbach's home, September 29, 1952, where he is giving 24 hour service. This has proven a big step forward. His relation with the alarm system have been most satisfactory, both in saving time and efficiency of the department. I certainly appreciate as do all the firemen, the service he has rendered us since he has been on the job.
The fire alarm system extension for West Acton has been installed as far as possible, the reason for not com- pleting, is that the poles to be set by Edison Light Company, were not set so there is a breach from Homestead to Sum- mer Street where the wire could not be run, leaving this extension unoperative. However, it is only a short job to complete when the poles are set. In fact, I believe we'll have it completed before the town report is off the press.
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