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The teeth of the children are on the whole in a satisfactory condition, the noticeable improvement from the work of the dental clinic still being in evidence. The dental work should be continued if this improvement is to be continued, particu- larly during these months of meager wages. As the Red Cross has funds available for this work it is to be hoped that it may be resumed this Spring. Parents, however, must co-operate to the extent of paying the small fees charged, which are de- signed to cover the costs of materials used.
Schick tests made last February showed the results of the toxin-anti-toxin inoculations to be perfect. Not one of these children gave a reaction showing a susceptibility to diphtheria. This work of immunization against diphtheria will be con- tinued this year.
Respectfully submitted,
H. L. PARK, M. D.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my annual report for the Town of Medfield.
During this past year the health of the school children has been exceptionally good, except for an epidemic of whooping cough this fall. This is due largely to the intelligent care given them by their parents. More thought is given to the care and training of our pre-school child, preparing him phys- ically and mentally to compete with others and to resist the hazards to which he is exposed. Most children learn good health habits by growing up in an environment where good health habits are practiced. One cannot tell a child in school to do certain things and expect to have them done when they go contrary to the customs of family life.
I am sorry that we have no dental report for this year as yet, but we expect to conduct dental clinics as in the past, when funds are available.
I have assisted Dr. Park in his annual physical examina- tions, and have made home visits when the need occurred.
The Chadwick Clinic was held in March. This clinic is held under the supervision of the State Department of Health for further check-up of children who have been exposed to tuber- culosis. Each child has an X-ray of his chest and a thor- ough physical examination by physicians well trained for this type of work.
Children recommended for re-examination 10
Children re-examined 8
Children found improved 8
Children X-rayed 9
New cases examined
2
New cases X-rayed 2
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Pre-school Clinic.
The parents have accepted what was an experiment six years ago-the examining of incoming first-grade children in May. The direct results of this are shown by the improved physical conditions in our lower grade. Early correction of physical defects reduces the risk the child has of infections. Each child attending the clinic also is immunized against diphtheria. Approximately three-quarters of our children in the first grade are immunized.
I want to thank parents and teachers and the School Com- mittee for their splendid co-operation during the past year. We are all interested and aiming for better health or that quality of life which renders the individual fit to live most and serve best.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTHA E. BLOOD, R. N.
SCHOOL CENSUS, OCTOBER 1, 1933
5, 6 yrs.
7-13
14, 15
Total
Registration
Boys
24
111
41
176
Girls
22
141
26
189
Total
46
252
67
365
Distribution
In public schools
46
243
59
348
In private schools
8
3
11
In vocational schools
3
3
In no school
1
2
3
Illiterate minors-three.
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TEACHERS' DIRECTORY DECEMBER 31, 1933
Name
Position Diplomas and Degrees (Graduate study in parentheses)
Lyman R. Allen Sup't of Schools Bridgewater Normal (4); Harvard, S. B .; Colum- bia, A. M .; (Harvard)
HANNAH ADAMS PFAFF (High) SCHOOL Alton H. Hartford Principal; History; Boston University, A. B. Science (Boston University)
D. Vincent Kenefick Math .; Social Science vard) (Boston Univer- sity)
Roger A. Hardy Math .; Commercial Boston University, B. S.
Elaine Benedict Latin Wheaton, A. B.
Isabel G. Chisholm Commercial
Loretta M. Clark French; English
Salem Normal, B. S. in Ed. Radcliffe College, A. B. University of Toulouse
Helen E. Barksdale English; Biology
R. Estelle Harlow Grades 7 and 6
Middlebury, A. B. (Harvard) Framingham Normal
RALPH WHEELOCK SCHOOL
Dorothy J. Brown Principal, Grade 6
G. Evelyn Oliver Grade 5
Elizabeth S. Buck Grade 4
Bridgewater Normal Framingham Normal Collegiate Institute, North Adams Normal Keene Normal
Elizabeth L. CrombieGrade 3
Katherine M. DrogueGrade 2
Bridgewater Normal
Anna M. Daddario Grade 1
Hyannis Normal
Evelyn H. Judd Drawing Supervisor Mass. Normal Art (4); (Normal Art; Holyoke, Quincy)
Martha E. Blood School Nurse
Framingham Hospital (3); (Floating Hospital)
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Harvard, A. B .; (Har-
Attendance Record 1932-33 (Compared with 1931-32 and 1930-31)
Grade Teacher
P. G.
2
1.3
1.1
87.0
XII
20
19.7
18.2
92.5
17.8
95.7 22.9
96.2
XI George W. Cosgrove
22
19.9
19.1
95.8
18.6
92.7
21.3
96.1
X
Esther J. Forbes
17
17.0
16.4
96.6
22.8
96.1
22.4
93.9
IX
Loretta M. Clarke
33
31.4
30.1
95.7
20.7
94.3
22.6
95.7
VIII
D. Vincent Kenefick
30
28.0
27.2
97.0
38.8
95.8
28.3
95.1
VII
Elaine Benedict
34
34.0
32.5
95.8
27.9
96.2
41.2
95.6
Total, Junior-Senior High
158 151.3 144.6
95.6 146.6
158.7
R. Estelle Harlow
VI
Dorothy J. Brown
42
38.5
37.0
96.0
40.6
95.3
31.9
96.6
V
G. Evelyn Oliver
41
36.6
34.9
95.4
40.6
94.1
32.4
94.0
IV
Elizabeth S. Buck
34
30.5
28.0
91.9
39.0
94.0
41.5
94.1
III
Elizabeth L. Crombie
36
33.2
31.3
94.3
33.5
91.8
36.2
94.5
II
Anna M. Daddario
47
42.7
39.5
92.4
37.5
94.3
35.1
92.6
I
Grace W. Sullivan
43
40.4
36.9
91.4
48.1
93.1
38.5
93.8
Special
Katherine M. Drogue
11
8.1
7.1
87.4
Total, Elementary
254 230.0 214.7
93.3 239.3
215.6
Grand Total
412 381.3 359.3
94.2 385.9
94.4 374.3
94.7
To Mem
Ave Mem
Ave Att
% Att
Ave Mem 31-32
% Att
% Att
31-32
Ave Mem 30-31
30-31
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GRADUATING EXERCISES
of the Class of
NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE
Wednesday, June Twenty-First
PROGRAM
Bridal Chorus from "The Rose Maiden" F. H. Cowan Freshmen-Sophomore Chorus
Invocation
Rev. Thomas M. Webb
Waltz from "Faust" Charles Gounod
"The Landing of the Pilgrims" Louis A. Coerne Freshmen-Sophomore Chorus
"The Gateway"
A Pageant in One Scene by Walter L. Bissell
Prolog
Graduate
Thomas Hinshon Alan Stevens Jeanette Poor
Spirit of Medfield High School
Service
Character
Mary Stuart Dorothy Browning
HEALTH-Selma MacLauchlin UNDERSTANDING-Merton Plimpton
ACCURACY-Gordon Hardie
OBSERVATION-Alfred Vasaturo APPRECIATION-Virginia Kiniry EXPRESSION-Doris Howlett
COURAGE-Helen Lee LOYALTY-Barbara Kingsbury
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FAITH-Shirley Atherton HOPE-Anna Morgan PURITY-Rose Mortimer TRUTH-Eleanor Rogers LOVE-Aurora Palumbo "Sweet and Low" Barnby Clokey
"Oh Western Wind" Freshmen-Sophomore Group
Presentation of Diplomas .
Mrs. Evelyn Byng, School Committee Rev. Thomas M. Webb
Benediction
Class Colors Blue and Gold
Class Motto * Vincit Qui Se Vincit
Honor Pupils Dorothy Browning Jeanette Poor Alan Stevens Mary Stuart
Shirley Atherton Gordon Hardie Thomas Hinshon, Jr. Doris Howlett Virginia Kiniry Barbara Kingsbury Helen Lee
Selma MacLauchlin Rose Mortimer Aurora Palumbo Clarence Plimpton Eleanor Rogers Alfred Vasaturo Anna Morgan
Theresa Mills
* He conquers, who conquers himself.
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CONTENTS
Town Officers 3
List of Jurors
7
Inspector of Animals' Report
9
Superintendent of Streets' Report
10
Cemetery Commissioners' Report
20
Park Commissioners' Report
24
Assessors' Report
26
Report of Town Accountant
29
Appropriations for 1932
50
Schedule of Town Property and Insurance
52
Police Department Report
61
Fire Engineers' Report
68
Collector's Report
73
Treasurer's Report
84
Town House Report
83
Report of Water and Sewerage Board
92
Weights and 'Measures
96
Public Library Report
102
Town Trust Funds
104
Contingent Fund
109
Moth Department Report
111
Report of Tree Warden
113
Board of Health Report
114
Public Welfare
116
Report of an Audit
120
Town Clerk's Report
140
Town Meetings
148
Report of the School Committee
163
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Cemetery Trust Funds 105
284th ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF MEDFIELD
OF
M.
1649
TO
1651
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1934
SENTINEL PRESS, INC. Franklin, Massachusetts
William G. Euerett Died January 31, 1934
Arthur Mitchell Died July 24, 1934
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TOWN OFFICERS 1934
Moderator FRANK D. MCCARTHY
Town Clerk GRACE W. EVERETT
Treasurer BESSIE L. HAMANT
Collector of Taxes AMOS C. KINGSBURY
Selectmen
GEORGE S. CHENEY Term expires 1935
FRANK G. HALEY Term expires 1936
CHARLES W. HAIGH Term expires 1937
Assessors
HARRY E. CONWAY
Term expires 1935
CHARLES F. BRYANT Term expires 1936
NELSON G. TIBBETTS Term expires 1937
School Committee
- FRANK H. CLOUGH, M.D. Term expires 1935
HAROLD F. STEVENS Term expires 1936
A. HOWARD WILLIAMSON Term expires 1937
Water and Sewerage Board
PETER PEDERZINI Term expires 1935
IRA F. PENNIMAN Term expires 1936
FRED A. SMITH Term expires 1937
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Trustees of the Public Library
FRANK H. CLOUGH, M. D.
Term expires 1935
ANNE C. DONLAN Term expires 1935
NELLIE T. KEYOU Term expires 1936
A. HOWARD WILLIAMSON Term expires 1936
JAMES L. ATHERTON Term expires 1937
THEODORE B. PEDERSON
Term expires 1937
Board of Health
MARTHA E. BLOOD Term expires 1935
*ELTON V. FAASS Term expires 1936
GEORGE W. HINKLEY
Term expires 1937
*Resigned
Cemetery Commissioners
JOHN R. MILLER
Term expires 1935
JOSEPH A. ROBERTS Term expires 1936
PETER PEDERZINI
Term expires 1937
Park and Planning Board
FRANCIS M. PARKHURST Term expires 1935
JOSEPH L. MARCIONETTE
Term expires 1936
FRED A. SMITH Term expires 1937
PHILLIPS DENNETT Term expires 1938
GUY V. SCRIBNER
Term expires 1939
Tree Warden GEORGE L. L. ALLEN
Constables
FRED C. CHICK WALTER P. REYNOLDS COLEMAN J. HOGAN
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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE SELECTMEN
Engineers of the Fire Department ALLAN A. KINGSBURY EDGAR W. ALLEN
Registrars of Voters
ALEXANDER
McLEAN
Term expires 1935
JOEL E. HEARD
Term expires 1936
LOUISE BRENNAN Term expires 1937
Superintendent of Streets JOEL H. STRATTON
Inspector of Animals GEORGE S. CHENEY
Inspector of Provisions AMOS C. KINGSBURY
Burial Agent JULIUS A. FITTS
Pound Keeper ALPHONSO ALLEN
Field Drivers and Fence Viewers ALLAN A. KINGSBURY FRED C. CHICK COLEMAN J. HOGAN
Police Officers COLEMAN J. HOGAN, Chief FRED C. CHICK WALTER P. REYNOLDS
Keeper of the Lockup FRED C. CHICK
Dog Officer COLEMAN J. HOGAN
Measurers of Wood and Bark ALDEN H. WHEELER GEORGE C. THRASHER
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Public Weighers
WINFRED G. LEE R. C. NOWERS
EUGENE L. TEBBETTS WILLARD YORSTON
STANLEY J. BATTACOTTA NAPOLEON DUHAMEL ARCHER W. MCFARLAND
Superintendent of Moth Work GEORGE L. L. ALLEN
Forest Warden ALLAN A. KINGSBURY
Special Officers
CHARLES W. BROWNING
EDWIN F. PENNIMAN
ARTHUR V. KENNEDY
MICHAEL HORGAN
JOHN CAMPBELL CHARLES W. BROOKS
RODMAN C. NOWERS MYRON D. PLACE DANIEL C. HINKLEY WALTER REYNOLDS ALBA C. THAYER
Town Accountant
FRANCIS M. BIBBY Term expires 1935
Town Counsel FRANK D. MCCARTHY
Finance Committee
ARTHUR MITCHELL* Term expires 1935
WILLIAM A. WEIKER
Term expires 1935
GEORGE B. DABNEY Term expires 1935
FREDERICK LAVERTY Term expires 1936
PETER PEDERZINI Term expires 1936
JOEL E. GOLDTHWAIT Term expires 1936
JOSEPH L. MARCIONETTE Term expires 1937
EDWARD H. SAWYER
Term expires 1937
CARLTON W. KINGSBURY
Term expires 1937
* Deceased
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
January 1, 1935
To the Selectmen of Medfield :
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my annual report for the past year.
About the first of March 1934, a dog was reported sick and sent to the Dog Hospital. This dog died in a short time and upon laboratory examination his brain showed he had had Rabies. This dog had traveled about the neigh- borhood quite a bit and had been in contact with ten other dogs, all of which were promptly quarantined. These quar- antined dogs did not contract Rabies and after the required length of time were released.
During the rest of the year I also quarantined seven other dogs which had bitten eight different people. After fourteen days I examined these dogs and as they showed no signs of Rabies I released them.
I received orders December 20, 1934, from the Director of Livestock Disease Control (formerly the Division of Animal Industry), to make a complete inspection of the condition of all stables and cattle, swine, sheep and goats kept in this town, inspection to be completed on or before January 30, 1935, which was done.
In this inspection I visited 32 stables, in which were kept 360 cattle, 493 swine, no sheep, and 1 goat. I found the majority of the cattle and stables in clean condition, with the usual few exceptions.
Very truly yours, GEORGE S. CHENEY, Inspector of Animals
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ASSESSORS' REPORT 1934
Town Appropriations
$121,270.12
H. F. Long-Aug. 21, 1934
1,746.49
State Tax
4,300.00
Chapter 44, Section 41
39.47
Chapter 391
647.20
County Tax
2,257.91
Overlay
1,508.78
Total
$131,769.97
Estimated Receipts :
Income Tax
$6,694.57
Corporation Taxes
1,144.96
Bank Taxes
37.51
Motor Vehicle Excise
4,100.00
Licenses
800.00
Fines
30.00
Special, Chapter 344
697.71
General Gov't., Rent, etc.
600.00
Health and Sanitation
185.71
Charities
987.19
Old Age Assistance
1,448.34
Schools
3,148.54
Libraries
81.61
Public Service, Water Dept.
8,125.35
Apportioned Sewer Assessments and Interest
1,347.65
Reimbursement Loss of Taxes,
Medfield State Hospital
1,571.00
Sealer's Fees
44.36
Total estimated receipts
$31,044.50
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Available Funds 1,746.49
$32,790.99
Net amount raised by taxation on polls and property $98,978.98
Number of polls, 744 @ $2.00 each 1,488.00
Moth Assessment 36.20
Apportioned Sewer Assessment
43.04
Apportioned Sewer Assessment Interest 12.91
Total amount of all taxes listed in
the Collector's Commitment
$97,583.13
Total valuation, $2,708,083 ; Tax rate, $36.00 per thousand.
Number of persons, etc., assessed, real 577
Number of persons, etc., assessed,
personal 143
Total 720
Value of stock in trade $19,442
Value of live stock 21,633
Value of machinery
28,641
Value of all other assessed personal property 151,855
Total
$221,571
Value of real estate, buildings
$1,966,441
Value of land
520,071
Total
$2,486,512
Total valuation on all property
$2,708,083
Number of horses assessed 69
Number of cows assessed 141
Number of neat cattle other than COWS 38
Number of swine 144
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ยท
Number of dwelling houses
498
Number of acres of land
8,062
Number of fowl
6,742
CHARLES F. BRYANT, HARRY E. CONWAY, NELSON G. TIBBETTS,
Assessors of Medfield
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DOG OFFICER'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I hereby respectfully submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1934.
There were 46 complaints received and investigated.
There were three complaints received-two on dogs kill- ing hens and one on dog killing rabbits.
There were 13 stray dogs taken to the Animal Rescue League.
There were four dogs called for at the Police Station by owners.
There were two collie dogs that broke through the ice at the Mill Pond. By using a plank, Borden Aulenback went through the ice into the water and rescued the dogs. He was aided by the police and others.
There were three boys bitten by dogs and treated by doctors.
All delinquent taxes were collected and returns made.
Respectfully submitted,
COLEMAN J. HOGAN,
Dog Officer
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I hereby respectfully submit my report as Chief of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1934.
There were 33 males arrested during the year 1934 and brought before the District Court for the following offenses :
Assault and battery, one, one guilty, fine $100.
Automobile violations, 7.
Operating after revocation of license, one, fine $100.
Operating under influence of liquor, three, one suspended sentence, three months; one found guilty, 30 days H. C., suspended one year, one found guilty, fine $100.
Operating without a license, three; one fined $15; one fined $20; one fined $5.
Breaking and entering, one, found guilty, one year H. C. Larceny of automobile, one, found guilty, one year H. C. Drunkenness, 13; eight placed on file, one probation, one year ; two fined $10; one turned over to Walpole Police; one found not guilty.
Carnal abuse, one, turned over to Woburn Police.
Seduction, one, turned over to New York Police.
Policy and Lottery, one, found guilty, fined $50.
Arrests, two, turned over to the Central Falls, R. I., Police. 161 complaints investigated where no arrests were made. Failing to supply water to a tenant, one not guilty.
Registering a bet on horse racing, one not guilty.
Malicious injury to property, one, found guilty and fined $15 ; also made restitution for damage.
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Conveying encumbered land without notice, continued un- til April session of the Supreme Court.
Leaving scene of accident, one, turned over to Millis Police.
There were 80 sales on transfers filed.
There were 31 Class 1 dealer's reports.
There was some cut wood stolen from Granite Street.
There was a camp entered on Granite Street and two lamps stolen.
There was a camp entered on Green Street Extension and a pair of gold cuff links stolen.
There were two canoes stolen; one from Canoe House on Charles River and one from under bridge at the North End.
There was a Ford V-8 sedan stolen and recovered in Boston.
There were three boy's bicycles stolen and recovered out of town.
There were three canoes and six paddles recovered and re- turned.
There was a Waltham green gold watch stolen.
There was a set of 1935 registration plates stolen.
There was a spare wheel and tire and two headlight bulbs and rims stolen.
There was a man found on the sidewalk and later pro- nounced dead by a local doctor.
There were five papers signed for commitment at Med- field State Hospital.
There were six places of business unlocked.
There was an oil container found outside of a place of business after closing hours.
There were three messages received and delivered for sick- ness and death.
There were 12 summonses served for auto violations for out-of-town Police Departments.
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There were five summonses served for delinquency-one
for receiving stolen property and five for parents of boys.
There were three subpoenas served for outside Police De- partments.
Registry of Motor Vehicles :
There were 13 registrations revoked.
There were six licenses revoked.
There were four licenses suspended.
There were four licenses returned.
There were 82 auto violations given blue tickets furnished by the Massachusetts Street and Highway Safety Com- mission.
There were 39 days in court attendance.
There were 24 paid details.
There were 90 light tickets given out.
There were 36 automobile accidents of which 17 males, 15 females, and three children were injured. Some were treated by local doctors and some were given first aid treatment by the Police.
There was a hit-and-run driver who killed an elderly person.
There was a hit-and-run driver who caused damage to property. He failed to stop for local police who appre- hended him and after a chase was turned over to the outside Police Department.
There was a hit-and-run driver on Ice House Hill who struck a girl. He got out of his car and after seeing what had happened said to the girl who was with the girl that had been injured, "Stay here and we will notify the police." They then made their getaway.
There were seven men who were out of work and miles away from home who were given shelter and food for the night.
There was a complaint for stealing coal from a dealer in town. The one responsible for this is known. Let this
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be a warning to their children who use a cart or wheel- barrow as they only live a short way from the coal pile and go there after dark.
There were two fellows in back of a store in the early hours of the morning trying to open a window. When the police arrived they ran out through the back alley and got away.
There was someone trying to get into a store through a window at the North End but failed to do so.
There was a large window broken in a garage by a boy throwing a tomato which went all over everything.
There was an automobile going east on Main Street at the Railroad crossing. The driver failed to see the gates in time and drove through them in front of the train. No one was hurt.
There was a pair of white gold rim glasses found.
In conclusion, I wish to thank the townspeople and other members of the Department for their co-operation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
COLEMAN J. HOGAN,
Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
December 31, 1934
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
The Board of Fire Engineers respectfully present the report of the Fire Department for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1934.
Apparatus
The apparatus of the department consists of four pieces as follows : one Seagraves pump, one Reo pump, one hose truck, and one forest fire truck. The apparatus is in good mechanical condition and requires no extensive repairs.
Hose
There is at present 2100 feet of 21/2 inch hose in the de- partment; also 800 feet of 11/2 inch hose. An additional 500 feet of 21/2 inch hose should be purchased the coming year. Some of the 21/2 inch hose now being used is over eleven years old and is in rather poor condition.
Fire Prevention
Consistent attention to fire prevention has been con- tinued as an important part of fire department work. Dur- ing the past year several water holes have been constructed in remote parts of the town. These will prove to be ex- tremely useful should fire occur in the vicinity. This work was made possible through the co-operation of the ERA of Massachusetts.
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Drills
The Fire Chief's Club of Massachusetts at its annual meeting on May 17, 1933, adopted a plan to provide funda- mental training to as many of the firemen in the state as possible. The plan was particularly designed to reach the small towns and villages where volunteer firemen operate necessarily without the benefit of local drill towers. We are proud to say that four members of the department have completed the course of instructions given at the training school in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Fire Loss
Fire prevention work is encouraged by the exceptionally low fire loss of the year which is estimated at a total of but $2,988.50 on buildings and contents.
Recommendations
The Board recommends an appropriation of $3000 for the year 1935 ; also an appropriation of $600 to be used for the purchase of 500 feet of 21/2 inch hose.
Summary for the Year
The total of alarms for the year was 62 of which 26 were whistle and 36 were still. There were eight out-of- town calls as follows : five to Dover, two to Millis, and one to Walpole.
The amount of hose used during the year was 7200 feet. The number of gallons of water used from hydrants was 61,950 and 29,000 gallons used from other sources.
There was a total of 62 fires during the year classified as follows :
Frame buildings 14
Woods, brush and grass 37
Automobiles 3
Chimney 5
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Oil stoves 2 1
Hay
The insurance paid on buildings was $309.75; one settle- ment has not been made as yet. The damage to and in- surance paid on contents was $259.50.
The Engineers wish to thank the townspeople and mem -- bers of the Fire Department for their co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN A. KINGSBURY, Chief, EDGAR W. ALLEN, Ass't Chief,
Fire Engineers-
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REPORT OF THE WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
Water Department
During the year we have added 12 new water takers.
In March the frost had gone down deep enough in the ground to freeze 12 services and one six-inch water main on Elm Street for a distance of 300 feet. One of the services froze twice and in order to prevent them from freezing again we had to keep a small stream of water running for the whole month of March which made a large water bill for that month.
Owing to considerable complaint about water in the dead ends tasting bad, we had to relieve the situation by con- necting bleeders on four dead ends. This seemed to meet with favorable results.
As every gallon of water used by the Fire, Highway, Tree and Sewer Departments must be paid for out of this appropriation, and in order to be fully covered, we ask for an appropriation of $6000.
Respectfully submitted,
IRA F. PENNIMAN, FRED A. SMITH, PETER PEDERZINI,
Water and Sewerage Commissioners
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Water used each month during 1934:
January
1,394,870 gallons
@ 18.1
$252.47
February
1,534,650
66
66
277.77
March
3,357,187
66
66
607.65
April
1,453,575
66
66
286.96
June
1,998,225
361.68
July
2,769,825
66
66
501.34
August
2,092,462
378.74
September
2,065,500
.
373.86
October
2,266,800
66
66
410.29
November
1,758,300
318.25
December
1,840,245
66
66
333.08
Total
$4,365.19
WATER DEPARTMENT
Balance due from
1933 Commitments
Rates
$758.04
Service
117.14
$875.18
Commitments-1934
Rates
$6,834.32
Service
276.90
7,111.22
$7,986.40
Collections
1934 Rates
6,302.82
1934 Service
177.30
6,480.12
Abatements
1933 Rates
6.00
1934 Rates
69.12
75.12
6,555.24
Balance due on Commitments Dec. 21, 1934
$1,431.16
66
263.10
May
1,585,425
66
66
20
Sewer Department
Owing to the assistance of the CWA and ERA, we have built two new sewer beds, underdrained and regraded the old beds. This gives us adequate amount of sewer dis- posals to take care of all our present and future needs.
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