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Again, we turned to the bank of the Southbridge Printing Company, and after some delav, a contract between the Trustees of this Company and the Town of Southbridge was made. The delay mentioned was caused only because we must wait for signatures to come from New York. This contract expires June 1, 1926. The excellence of the material obtained from this bank is unquestioned. The bank is located less than a mile from the beds. Had we been allowed to purchase this sand in the beginning, it would have saved at least $10,000.00 to the Town of Southbridge. At the time of stopping work for the winter, January 30th, 1926, we had taken 5107 cubic vards. The price of Twenty five cents per cubic yard was
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paid to the Southbridge Printing Company's Trustees, and in addition to this we were compelled to pay ten cents per cubic yard, as a bonus, to J. A. Genereux. Making the total thirty five cents per cubic yard for sand alone.
The total expenditures up to February 1, 1926, amount to $65,749.02, leaving a balance of $14,250.98 to complete the work. Extreme precaution and a change of policy must be observed if the proposed program is to be carried through to completion with the amount of money on hand.
The following recommendations are made with the hope that they will appeal favorably to you and to the voters at large. Many of last year's suggestions have become realities, others passed over at that time will be found again in the fol- lowing list.
Therefore I suggest :
1. A cement concrete pavement on Main Street. start- ing at its junction with South Street and extending westerly to Hamilton Street. Constructed full width with a curb on the southerly side.
2. A bituminous macadam road on Goddard Court from Main Street extending southerly to Dresser Street.
3. The elimination of the blind corner at the junction of Worcester and Charlton Streets. following the lines as staked by this office. A verbal agreement as to the purchase price of this land has been made between the owner and this office. Favorable action on this suggestion would seom well advised.
4. A cement concrete pavement on Mill Street extend- ing from the northerly end of the present pavement northerly
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about 350 feet.
5. £ A cement concrete sidewalk on the southerly side of Hartwell Street, extending westerly from the westerly end of the present walk to Prospect Street.
6. A 6" or 8" sewer main on Park Avenue and Wood- land Street, as further investigation may deem advisable.
7. A concrete curb and gutter on High Street from Main to South, east side.
8. A concrete curb and gutter on the westerly side of Everett Street, from Main to Summer.
9. A concrete curb and gutter on the westerly side of Coombs Street, from Main Street to Oak Ridge Cemetery.
10. A flashing beacon at the intersection of Main and Ilamilton Streets.
11. Continuation of the policy of placing substantial and highly visible street signs throughout the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS F. McGOVERN, Town Engineer.
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Inventory Engineering Department January 1, 1926.
Equipment
$225.00
Transit
300.00
Typewriter (Royal)
95.00
Desk
65.00
Supplies
40.00
Plan File
45.00
Letter File
44.00
Street Record Book
250.00
Ford Roadster
100.00
Aluminum House Numbers
20.00
Tools, Wheelbarrow
10.00
Total
$1194.00
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REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
The Board of Fire Engineers report for year ending De- cember 31st 1925 will show the names of members of the de- partment inventory, number of fires we responded to, value of property endangered where losses occurred, etc. Dates and - locations of fires, recommendations we believe necessary for the ensuing year. Balance from last year $20.00.
NUMBER OF ALARMS
We responded to 209 Alarms, 196 Stills and 13 Whistles
VALUE OF PROPERTY LOSS, ETC.
Value of Buildings $828,700.00
1.oss on Buildings 9,342.44
Insurance on Buildings 776,400.00
Insurance Paid on Buildings 7,405.00
Value of Contents 190,000.00
Loss on Contents
8,237.82
Insurance on Contents
96,900.00
Insurance Paid on Contents
8,087.00
DATE AND LOCATION OF FIRES
January 2nd-Still alarm at 8:30 a. m. Dwelling house at 105 Hamilton Street. Owned by Dr. F. H. Olin. Defective Fire Place. Insured.
January 11th-Still alarm at 2:50 p.m. Tenement house at Cross Street. Owned by Joseph Benoit. Looking for gas leak with matches. Insured.
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January 11th-Box 37 at 9:55 p. m. Tenement house at 19 Goddard Court. Owned by Solomon Labonte. Sponta- heous Combustion. Insured.
January 17th-Box 36 at 7:55 p. m. Grain elevator at Iook Street. Owned by Morse Brothers. Over heated stove. Insured.
January 23rd-Box 64 at 12:40 p. m. Tenement at Buckley Street. Owned by Oliver Livernois. Defective chim- hey. Insured.
January 23rd-Box 45 at 2:30 p. m. Tenement at Charl- on Street. Owned by Maurice Capistran. Spontaneous Com- ustion. Insured.
January 24th-Still alarm at 9:05 p. m. Tenement at 87 Brick Row. Owned by Hamilton Woolen Co. Overheated chimney. Insured.
January 28th-Box 25 at 2:19 p. m. Box shop at Rail- road Avenue. Owned by E. G. Walker. Overheated pipe.
Insured.
March 16th-Box 46 at 12:56 p. m. Rooming house at corner North and Mechanic Streets. Owned by American Op- tical Co. Spark from chimney. Insured.
March 18th-Box 28 at 12:35 p. m. Garage at Chester Street. Owned by A. Lenti. Overheated Furnace. Insured.
March 27th-Box 41 at 1:20 a. m. Store and dwelling at 40 East Main Street. Owned by Southern New England R. R. Careless use of matches. Insured.
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May 24th-Box 25 at 12:10 a. m. Store and dwelling at 334 Hamilton Street. Owned by Joseph Benoit. Cigarette. Insured.
June 11th-Still alarm at 8:15 p. m. Stores and hall at 292 and 296 Hamilton Street. Owned by C. T. A. Sponta- neous Combustion. Insured.
June 22th-Box 38 at 6:50 p. m. Store and tenements at 69 Elm Street. Owned by Leo Favreau. Careless use of matches. Insured.
June 30th-Still alarm at 6:50 p. m. Tenements at 13 Henry Street. Owned by Paul Beauregard. Spontaneous combustion. Insured.
August 1st-Still alarm at 3:45 p. m. Dwelling at 21 Spring Street. Owned by Albert F. Miller. Careless use of matches. Insured.
August 3rd-Still alarm at 8:40 p. m. Dwelling at 21 Spring Street. Owned by Albert F. Miller. Careless use of matches. Insured.
August 26th-Still alarm at 9:55 a. m. Tenement at Wardwell Court. Owned by James K. Egen. Spark from chimney. Insured.
September 23rd-Still alarm at 11:55 a. m. Dwelling at Clemence Hill. Owned by G. H. Clemence. Spark from chim- ney. Insured.
October 1st-Still alarm at 12:03 p. m. Garage at 5 Bowlen Avenue. Owned by Noe Ethier. Cigarette. Insured.
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October 12th-Still alarm at 11:40 a. m. Bottling Works t Central Street. Owned by Laverdiere and Denate. Over- eated stove. Insured.
November 12th-Box 34 at 9:57 a. m. Tenements, stores, tinting and offices. Owned by Walter Gay. Overheated tove. Insured.
November 14th-Still alarm at 9:40 p. m. Dwelling Le- anon hill. Owned by Edward Staves. Spark from chimney. nsured.
November 19th-Still alarm at 5:55 a. m. Dwelling, Spring Street. Owned by Louis Liolion. Careless use of matches. Insured.
December 11th-Still alarm at 7:15 p. m. Dwelling 251 Elm Street. Owned by Mary Dandridge. Overheated chim- hey. Insured.
December 12th-Still alarm at 6:05 p. m. Dwelling 177 Hamilton Street. Owned by Jerome Harrington. Overheated il stove. Insured.
December 22nd-Box 36 at 4:20 p. m. Factory Foster Street owned by Hamilton Woolen Company. Caused by spark in picker. Insured.
The Board of Fire Engineers in submitting their report for the year 1925 wish to call to the attention of the citizens the congested condition which now exists at the Elm Street station.
The recent purchase of the combination pump which add-
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ed to our equipment, combined with the presence of the am- bulance in the station has taken all available floor space. As a result of this congested condition, the major portion of re- pair work and all washing of apparatus must be done outside the building. This it can readily be seen is very inconvenient especially so during the winter months of the year.
To remedy this condition and to provide adequate floor space for the department we recommend that an addition to the present building be erected.
We also recommend the installation of five new hydrants.
We recommend an appropriation of $28,554.00.
We wish to thank the citizens for their loyal support and i)le firemen for obedience and good work.
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU, Chief.
GEORGE W. LAUGHNANE,
LOUIS LAMOTHE, WILLARD J. CLAFLIN, JOHN J. HOGAN, Clerk.
JANUARY 1, 1926
Inventory of Southbridge Fire Department
Two fire stations $65,000.00
Fire apparatus 35,200.00
8,815.00
Fire department supplies
Gamewell fire alarm system
7,820.00
House furniture and furnishings
1,509.00
Extra tools 295.00
$118,639.00
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REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER
Permits to keep and sell explosives and maintain garages:
Fire Works 24
High Explosives 14
Maintain Garages 135
INSPECTIONS
Hotels and Boarding Houses 14
Tenement Houses 530
Garages 135
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU, Chief.
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REPORT OF FOREST FIRE WARDEN
In my report for this year I am pleased to record that there were but 12 forest fires, about a third of the total num- ber last year. This is due in part to the co-operation and strict adherence to fire regulations by the residents of the town.
The forest fire department assures the townspeople that it will do all possible to prevent forest fires.
The balance from last year is $299.98.
I recommend an appropriation of $800.
I thank the people for their good will and ask their co- operation during the coming year that forest fires in this vicinity will be prevented as much as possible.
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU,
Forest Fire Warden.
Inventory of Forest Fire Department
One Ford Truck
$700.00
Twenty 2 1-3 Gallon Hand Extinguishers 260.00
Six 10 Gallon Water Cans
30.00
Three 10 Gallon Water Cans
4.00
F.fteen brooms
12.00
Twenty Hoes
12.00
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Fifteen 10 Quart Pails
7.50
Twenty Bottles for Extinguishers
2.00
One Set of Tools
5.00
One 32x4 1-2 Tire
22.00
One 30x3 1-2 Tire
10.00
$1064.50
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REPORT OF AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
In rendering the report of the ambulance department for the year 1925, I will say that the appropriation for last year was $600 and the balance left was $8.19. During the year the ambulance was overhauled and painted. The total num- ber of trips made was 85.
For the coming year I would recommend an appropria- tion of $500.
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU.
Inventory of Ambulance Department
One ambulance
$5,000.00
Two Spare Tires
50.00
Six Blankets
12.00
Three Pillows
3.00
Twelve Sheets
15.00
Eighteen Pillow Cases
12.00
Twelve Towels
6.00
$5092.00
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU, Chief of Fire Department.
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Southbridge :
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith for your consideration my report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1925. The organization of the Police Department at the close of the fiscal year was as follows :
PATROLMEN
Pierre A. Cormier
Alfred Tetreault
Patrick Donnelly
Alfred Lariviere
Joseph Paquin
Ernest Fiero
Ovila Martin
Moses Beaudry
Joseph Morin
Martin Brennan
Arthur Murphy
Felix W. Lusignan
JANITOR AND ASSISTANT LOCKUP KEEPER
Louis Peloquin
CONSTABLES
Ulric Brault Patrick Donnelly Andrews Higgins
Duties performed by the Police Department during the ear expiring December 31. 1925. Total number of arrest 166; Males 445; Females 21 ; Minors 57; Residents 325; Non- Residents 141.
Carl Corriveau, Sub.
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OFFENCES
Drunkness 131; Violations of Motor Vehicle Laws 86; Disturbing the peace 34; Violations of Liquor Laws 29; Non- Support 27; Gaming 27; Assault and Battery 23; Larceny 22; Assault with a Dangerous Weapon 1; Peddling without a Li- cense 5; Illigitimate Children 5; Keeping Unlicensed Dogs 6; Selling Mortgage Property 2; Vagrant 4; Violations of Fish and Game Laws 5; Assault with Intent to Murder 1; Accost- ing 3; Attempt to Commit Larceny 2; Prostitute 1; Common Nuisance 4; Held for Outside Police 17; Delinquent Children 2; Stolen Goods in Possession 2; Breaking and Entering 4; Rape 1; Lewdness and Cohabitation 4; Receiving Proceeds from Prostitute 1; Perjury 1; Common Drunk 2; Destroying Property 1; Violating Order of the Court 3; Stubborn Children 5; Soliciting Passengers 1; Insane 5; Malicious Mischief 5; Cruelty to Animals 2: Carrying a Revolver without Permit 3; Neglecting Children 7.
DISPOSITION OF COURT CASES
Fined 146; Committed to the House of Correction 29; Giving suspended sentences 52; Probation 35; File 60; Re- leases 55; Discharged 10; Committed to Worcester State Hos- pital 5; Return to outside police 17; Held for Grand Jury 7; Committed to the Department of Public Welfare at Boston 4; Defaulted 3; Fined and Appealed 17; Committed to House of Correction and Appealed 9; Sentenced to State Farm 10; Taken to Home of Good Shepherd at Springfield 4; Commit- ted to Lyman School 1; Committed to Shirley School 1; Nol- Pross 1.
OCCUPATION
Laborers 203; No position 51; Chauffeurs 29; Farmers 33; Mill-Hands 13; Carpenters 10; Clerks 14; House wife 12; House keeper 3; Salesmen 4; Electricians 4; Glass workers 5;
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Knive makers 4; Cigar makers 2; Merchants 19; Mechanics 10; Inn keeper 4; Barbers 5; Painters 12; Tailors 2; Peddlers 5: Contractors 1; At School 8; Shoe Workers 2; Foreman 1; {ooks 3; Firemen 4; Printers 3; Jeweler 1.
MISCELLANEOUS
Number of operators of motor vehicles licenses recom- mended suspended by Chief and suspended 39; Registration of motor vehicles recommended suspended by Chief and sus- pended 7; Goods stolen and recovered $2458.00 ; Goods stolen net recovered $235.00; Motor vehicles stolen and recovered 4; Goods lost and recovered $560.00; Doors found open by officers 68; Bicycles stolen and recovered 6; Lost animals re- covered 9; Dogs killed 23; Cats killed 9; Defective places in the Streets reported 5; Attendance of officers at dance hall 57; Accidents investigated 218; Injured and sick persons assisted 19; Lost children returned to parents 7; Messages delivered 19; Cases of destitution investigated 16.
In conclusion it is with pleasure that I extend in be- half of the Police Department and myself to the Honorable Board of Selectmen and other town officials, our most sincere thanks for their kindly consideration during the past year, and trust that the accomplishment of the department have been such as to repay them for their interest.
Respectfully submitted,
ULRIC BRAULT, Chief of Police.
Southbridge, Mass. December 31, 1925.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Citizens of Southbridge :
I respectfully submit my report fro mNovember 30, 1924 -to November 30, 1925.
Adjusted platform scales over 5000 pounds 4
Sealed platform scales over 5000 pounds 8
Condemned platform scales under 5000 pounds 0
Adjusted platform scales under 5000 pounds 3
Sealed platform scales under 5000 pounds 129
Non sealed platform scales under 5000 pounds 4
Condemned platform scales under 5000 pounds 1
Sealed slot weighing scale
9
All other scales adjusted
10
.All other scales sealed 293
All other scales condemned
13
Number of weights adjusted
16
Number of weights sealed 1025
Number of weights condemned
8
Number liquid measures sealed
103
Number linear measures sealed
51
Number linear measures condemned 3
()il and molasses pumps sealed 28
()il and molasses pumps condemned
2
Gasoline pumps sealed 43
Articles tested, adjusted, sealed and condemned 1965
Inspection of Hawkers and Peddlers 20
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Inspection of Milk Wagons 10
Inspection of Ice Dealers 11
Inspection of Junk Dealers 3
Inspection of Ice Wagons
49
Inspection of Wagon and Truck Scales
13
Inspection of Paper Cartons
0
Inspection of Baled Hay
30
Inspection of Flour in Bags
54
Inspection of Butter in Print
133
Inspection of Dry Commodities
196
Inspection of Provisions
216
Inspection of Bread 374
Inspection of Milk Jars 285
Inspection of Gasoline Pumps 43
Inspection of Marked Food Packages
1060
Total of Inspections 2453
During the last year satisfactory arrangements have been made with the Mckinstry Ice Co. to use their Truck Scale situated on Dupaul Street, and with George Clemence to use his truck scale situated at the corner of Pleasant and River Streets. The two scales are properly situated for the use of the Public.
The Standard cabinet and Sealers' supplies insured for $1600 will expire in 1930.
Some incorrect scales have been seized and condemned during the past year and are held at the Sealer's office.
The police department is very vigilant to protect the public against hawkers and peddlers who undertake to sell ? ithout a license. During the past year several were arrested and paid a fine.
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During the last year the fees from Hawkers and Peddlers produced $265.00 to the benefit of the Town.
The Sealer's fees collected during the last year and paid to the treasurer amount to $165.23.
The inventory of the Sealer's department which was done on Dec. 8th. by the former sealers Fred G. Adams, Eu- gene Gabree and the town sealer, has given the amount of $1419.73 of which a copy has been returned to the Director of Standards and the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
FELIX GATINEAU, Sealer.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Southbridge :
I herewith present my report for the year ending Janu- ary 1, 1926 :
The work of this department has consisted mainly of the removal of dead and dangerous trees and the cutting out of broken and decayed branches wherever needed most for the public safety.
While it has been necessary to bolt several weak crotches in a few trees I have not as yet attempted any systematic pruning or repair work but am in hopes the coming year to be able to do so and at the close of the year's report a vast im- provement in the general condition of the town shade trees.
I wish to recommend and call to the attention of the citi- "ens the urgent necessity that some effort be made in the com- ing year to plant shade trees to take the place of those that had to be removed.
During the past two years thirty one large shade trees have been cut down adjacent to our highways and it would be a move for the better to start planting now with a three- told objective in view, the replacing of the ones that have been removed, the natural additional beauty and shade it would give to our highways but most important that we might hand them down to the coming generations.
I am respectfully yours,
W. A. DOUCETTE, Tree Warden.
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REPORT OF TOWN FORESTRY COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge :
The Town Forestry Committee has secured an option on a 76 acre tract of land which the Committee considers suit- ably located and adapted for the establishment of a Town . forest.
The tract, through which passes the old Hatchet Hill road, is conveniently located at the upper end of West Street, and it may be purchased for the sum of $3000. The Commit- tee has already received a standing offer of $2500 for the growing timber. The greater part of the site is heavily wood- ed and is valued by lumbermen to be in excess of this figure.
The purchase of this property by the Town would in- sure sufficient fuel for the use of the Department of Public Welfare for many years hence, in addition to placing South- bridge with the 165 other Massachusetts cities and towns that have and are establishing Town forests.
The Committee recommends the purchase of the above mentioned tract of land for the establishment of a Town forest.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE S. POTTER, Chairman. OSWALD LALIBERTE SAMUEL L. IDE,
Town Forestry Committee.
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REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizen of the Town of Southbridge :
A total of 4,000 cubic yards of gravel was used during the last year to finish the filling of the Dresser Street Play- ground. We were fortunate in getting that much filling done with the very small appropriation given us on account of get- ting access to a good gravel bank but a short distance from the grounds with good hauling roads and also the use of a steam shovel.
A diamond was graded and rolled so that from July to November the same was in use very good day and evening.
A back stop was also built which was badly needed.
This year we will need about 2,000 cubic yards of loam and this should be all seeded early. A quarter mile cinder track should be built and also a wading pool about 18" deep should also be made for the smaller children to use.
For this work an appropriation of $8,000.00 will be ne- cessary. The sooner the correct amount is given to the Park Commissioners, the sooner the Citizens will enjoy their Park and also be well proud of it.
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The Spanish War Monuments and Reindeau Park were well taken care of during the Summer months for the Regular Appropriation made for this purpose.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM C. LUNAN, Chairman, HECTOR M. LECLAIR, Secretary, GEORGE W. SILK,
Park Commissioners.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Vital Statistics for the year ending December 31, 1925.
Number of marriages 149
Number of deaths 169
Number of births 350
Number of dogs licensed in 1925.
Males 523
Females
103
Breeders
2
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM W. BUCKLEY,
Town Clerk.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Board of Assessors submit the following report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1925 :
Appropriations Voted for
Town Purposes
$484296 28
State Tax 31440 00
State Highway Tax 776 97
Auditing Municipal Ac-
counts
425 91
County Tax
20859 00
Over Lay 3394 21
Total Appropriations $541192 37
Transferred from E. & D.
Account by vote of Town $20000 00
Estimated Revenue 101923 13
$121923 13
Total amount to be raised by taxes for year 1925 Valuation Real Estate April 1, 1925 8209330 00
$419269 24
Tax on Real Estate $275833 51
Valuation Personal 3998330 00 Tax on Personal $134343 73
Polls 4546 @ $2.00 each
9092 00
Total Taxes assessed April 1st, 1925 Total Valuation April 1st, 1925
$419269 24
$12207660 00. .
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Sewer Apportionments and Interest Assessed April 1st, 1925 $781 02
Sidewalk Assessments and Interest Assessed Apr. 1st, 1925 $1575 87
Total Warrants to Collec- tor, Aug. 26, 1925
$421626 13
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DEC. 20, 1925
Valuation Real Estate $11170 00
Tax on Real Estate
$375 31
Polls 2 @ $2.00 each 4 00
Warrant to Collector, De-
cember 20, 1925
$379 31
Total of Warrants to Tax Collector for 1925
$422005 44
Total Assessed Valuation Dec. 31, 1925
$12218830 00
Rate of Tax per Thousand
$33 60
VALUATION OF EXEMPTED PROPERTY
Church and Schools
$602800 00
U. S. P. O. Land
18000 00 1164435 00
Town Property
Total of Exempted Prop'ty $1785235 00
PHILIAS F. X. Casavant, WILLIAM H. McGILPIN, BENONIE A. BOUCHARD, Board of Assessors.
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REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
To the Citizens of Southbridge :
1925 TAXES
Assessors' Warrant Real,
Personal & Poll $419,269 24
December Commitment .
379 31
Over Payment
$419,648 87 .32
$419,648 87
Collected to December
31, 1925
$362,479 79
Abatements 1,005 07
Outstanding December
31, 1925
56,164 01
$419,648 87
1924 TAXES
Real, Personal & Poll outstanding Jan. 1,
1925
Collected to December
$29,013 30
Abatements
688 35
Tax Titles
12 00
Outstanding December
31, 1925
14,520 27
$44,233 92 31, 1925
$44,233 92
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1923 TAXES
Real & Personal out- standing Jan. 1, 1925
$9,448 71
Collected to December 31, 1925 $9,240 54
Abatements
190 19
Outstanding December
31, 1925
117 98
$9,548 71
1922 TAXES
Real
& Personal out-
sanding January 1,
1925
$224 96
Collected to December 31, 1925
$212 80
Abatement
12 16
$224 96
SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS 1925
Outstanding January 1, 1925
$1,674 23
Additional Commitment
650 35
Commited interest 65 54
$2,390 12
Collected to December
31, 1925
$1,882 54
Abatements 4 06
Outstanding December
31, 1925
503 52
$2,390 12
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SEWER APPORTIONMENT 1925
Sewer Apportionment
$688 62 92 40
Committed Interest
$781 02
Collected to
December
31, 1925
$695 51
Outstanding December
31, 1925
85 51
$781 02
SEWER APPORTIONMENT 1924
Sewer
Apportionment
outstanding Jan. 1,
1925
$48 82
Committed Interest
2 44
$51 26
Collected to
December
31, 1925
$51 26
$51 26
I desire at this time to thank the Citizens and Town Officials for their co-operation throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
LEON J. DELAGE, Collector of Taxes.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WELFARE
To the Citizens of Southbridge :
The year 1925 closed with a larger number of people re- ceiving aid then ever before in the history of the Town al- though we have succeeded in carrying on our work without overdrawing any of our accounts. The depression in the local industries lasting as long as it has, has compelled a good many thrifty people to call for help after using up their small sav- ings. Up to the present time we can see no noticeable im- provement. The Mothers' Aid account is as usual doing good work in maintaining homes for dependent children and their mothers. We have been complimented by the State visitor on the class of people receiving aid under this division.
The Almshouse on Chestnut St., is in good condition and we have on hand about 120 cords of hard wood for distribu- tion to the needy. A fire escape that has been approved by the building inspector has been erected and some changes to meet the State laws have been made. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Payant have been appointed for 1926 after 13 years of valuable service as warden and matron.
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