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State Highway Tax 328.55
Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax 713.90
Snow Removal Tax 34.06
County Tax
24,852.00
County Hospital Tax
1,731.30
Overlay
4,169.92
Total Appropriations
$581,312.70
Estimated Revenue for Year 1930
$148,300.00
Total Amount to be raised by Taxes 1930
$433,012.70
Valuation Real Estate
April 1, 1930 $9,396,020.00
Tax on Real Estate
$332,619.11
Valuation Personal
April 1, 1930 $2,601,740.00
Tax on Personal
$92,101.59
Polls 4,146 at $2.00
$8,292.00
Total Assessed Valuation
April 1, 1930
$11,997,760.00
Total Taxes Assessed April 1, 1930 $433.012.70
Sewer Assessments, Apportionments
and Interest added to Taxes of 1930 $1,206.78
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Sidewalk Apportionments and Interest added to Taxes of 1930 $863.97
Total Warrants to Collector August 28, 1930
$435,083.45
Additional Assessments December 4, 1930
Polls 34 at $2.00 $68.00
Warrant to Collector Dec. 4, 1930 $68.00
December 10, 1930
Valuation of Real Estate
$100.00
Tax on Real Estate $3.54
Added to Valuation
December 10, 1930
$100.00
Warrant to Collector Dec. 10, 1930
$3.54
Total Warrants to Tax Collector on Polls, Personal and Real Estate, Sidewalks and Sewers for 1930 $435,154.99
Total Assessed Valuation on Personal and Real Estate for 1930 $11,997,860.00
Valuation of Motor Vehicles
for the year 1930
$1,001,070.00
Tax on Motor Vehicles
for the year 1930
$24,378.12
Warrants to Collector for 1930
$24,378.12
Total Assessed Valuation for 1930 $12,998,930.00
Total Warrants to Collector for 1930
$459,533.11
Rate of Local Tax per Thousand $35.40
Rate of Motor Excise Tax per Thousand $29.12
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VALUE OF EXEMPTED PROPERTY
Churches and Schools U. S. P. O. Property Town Property
$963,810.00
98,000.00 1,001,100.00
Total of Exempted Property
$2,062,910.00
Number of Persons, Partnerships and
Corporations Assessed on Property
1,958
Number of Motor Vehicles Assessed 2,950
JOSEPH T. GERVAIS,
PHILIAS F. X. CASAVANT,
EUGENE E. GABREE,
Board of Assessors.
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REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEERS
The Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
The Engineering Department herewith submits its report for 1930 together with its recommendations for 1931.
Plans and specifications were prepared, contracts made and work supervised on the following projects;
1. Marcy St. paving, from Main St. to Hamilton St., Tar Macadam Surface.
2. Hartwell St. paving, from Eastford Rd. to Spring St. (by Town forces) Tar Macadam Surface.
3. Hartwell St. paving, from Spring St. to Marcy St. (by contract) Asphaltic Macadam Surface. The above projects include storm water drain- age.
Sidewalks were constructed on the following streets;
1. Newell Avenue.
2. Snow Street
3. Moon Street
4. Cohasse Street
5. Dresser St. from Chapin St. to Franklin St.
An extension of the storm water sewer in the Flat Section was built on Mechanic St. from Rose St. to Wor- cester St. at Snow St. and on Snow St. from Worcester St. to Moon St.
Our recommendations for the coming year are as follows :
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PAVING
1. Marcy St. from Hartwell St. To Main St.
2. River St. from Mill St. to Pleasant St.
3. Mill St. from River St. to present concrete.
4. Cross St. from River St. to Hamilton St.
5. Main St. from Everett St. to East Main St.
6. Westville Rd., from present pavement to West- ville Bridge.
SIDEWALKS
1. Dresser St. from Marcy St. to Nuisance Brook.
2. Mechanic St. from Charlton St. to Randolph St.
STORM WATER DRAINAGE
1. Worcester St. from Snow St. to Laurel St.
2. East Main St. and Morris St. as far as Cisco St.
3. Mechanic St. in the vicinity of North St. to the 1 Quinebaug River.
4. Sayles St. from South St. to Nuisance Brook by way of Dresser St.
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS
1. Repair bulges in retaining walls at approaches to bridge over Quinebaug River on Central St.
2. Shoulders along important improved roads to be treated with mixed in place macadam.
3. Repair wood block paving on Mechanic St.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE A. ALLEY,
Town Engineer.
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REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
Southbridge, Mass., 1930.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
In accordance with law and custom we submit the following report for the year ending December 31st, 1930, giving the names of members of the fire depart- ment, values of properties under our supervision, num- ber of fires we responded to, value of properties where loss occurred, dates and locations of fires, also recom- mendations we deem necessary for the ensuing year.
The balance from last year's appropriation was $12.28.
We recommend appropriation of $37,267.50. This includes $13,845.00 for hydrants service.
We responded to 239 still alarms, and 25 bell alarms, total 264 alarms.
The detailed report and budget follows:
VALUE OF PROPERTY, LOSS, ETC.
Value of buildings $1,036,775.00
Loss on buildings 31,248.78
Insurance on buildings 693,977.18
Insurance paid on buildings 30,193.78
Value on contents
594,324.92
Loss on contents 20,118.79
Insurance on contents
538,438.92
Insurance paid on contents
18,073.79
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INVENTORY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Two fire stations $75,000.00
Fire apparatus 29,000.00
Fire department supplies 10,071.00
Gamewell fire alarm system 7,900.00
ROSTER OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPT.
CHIEF
Joseph E. Ducheneau
ASSISTANT CHIEFS
George W. Laughnane
Henry O. Desaulniers
Willard J. Claflin
Louis E. Farland
PERMANENT MEN
Henry Lavoie, Capt. George M. Lamothe
George W. Lavallee, Dan Daniels
Capt. HOSE NO. 2Napoleon Donais
Oswald Meunier, Lieut. Emile Caouette
CALLMEN HOSE NO. 1
Isadore Ducheneau, Capt. Henry Desourdy Michael Maloney, Lieut.
Archie Langevin William Christianson
Joseph Ford
Paul Fontaine
Stewart Casavant
Hormidas Belanger
Dominic Santo
Victor Tavernier
Zenon Lamothe
Hermas Lippe Lionel Peloquin
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CALLMEN HOOK & LADDER
Leander Coutu, Capt.
George Jolly
Philias Dufault, Lieut.
Eugene Blais
Ovide Desrosier, Clerk
Isadore Lafleche
Felix Lavallee
Arthur Durocher
Ozear Gendron
Ovila Donais
CALLMEN HOSE NO. 2
Telesphore Leduc, Lieut.
Isadore L'Heureux
Walter Conners
Theodore Benoit
John Curran
Renee Farland
Albert Trembley
A.me Labarge
Wilfred Lavallee
SUPT. OF FIRE ALARM
James C. Sangren
January 17-Still alarm at 6:30 A. M. Tenement at 364 Hamilton street. Owned by Amedee Leblanc. Over- heated chimney. Insured.
January 19-Box 24 at 5:30 A. M. Dwelling at 319 Plea- sant street. Owned by Joseph Rosienskie. Unknown. Insured.
January 24 -- Box 24 at 7 :10 A. M. Baker shop at 13 Love- ly street. Owned by Richard Baking Co. Overheated stove pipe. Insured.
January 31-Still alarm at 1:50 A. M. Dwelling at Leba- non hill. Owned by Joseph Mandeville. Overheated stove. Insured.
February 2-Still alarm at 1:55 A. M. Factory at 14 Me- chanic street. Owned by American Optical Co. Spon- taneous combustion. Insured.
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February 7-Still alarm at 7:40 P. M. Dwelling at 3 Bow- len ave. Owned by Gratiliano Colognesi. Spontane- ous combustion. Insured.
February 10-Still alarm at 7:55 P. M. Barn at 416 Main street. Owned by Bazil Frenier. Careless use of matches. Insured.
February 17-Still alarm at Dennison Dist. at 6:25 P. M. Garage. Owned by Clemence Co. Spontaneous Com- bustion. Insured.
March 7-Still alarm at 11:55 P. M. Dwelling at 219 Elm street. Owned by Mrs. Sylvester. Careless use of matches. Insured.
March 14-Box 38 at 8:40 P. M. Dwelling at 16 Eastford road. Owned by Romolo Deangelo. Overheated stove. Insured.
March 22-Still alarm at 11:00 A. M. Dwelling at West street. Owned by Lemoine & Lavallee. Careless use of matches. Insured.
April 29-Box 24 at 12:20 P. M. Barn at 56 Lovely street. Owned by Felix Clouthier. Caused from Curboy hen coop. Insured.
April 29-Box 24 at 12:20 P. M. Hen coop at 621/2 School street. Owned by Michael Curboy. Explosion from brooder. Insured.
May 7-Box 42 at 12:55 P. M. Wooden bridge at North Woodstock road.
May 8-Still alarm at 3:03 P. M. Garage at rear 328 Main street. Owned by Thomas Murphy. Careless use of matches. Insured.
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May 14-Still alarm at 4:00 A. M. Hen house off Worces- ter street. Owned by Nelson Bebo. Careless use of matches. Insured.
May 25-Still alarm at 3:55 P. M Shed at East Main street. Owned by American Optical Co. Overheated pitch. Insured.
June 20-Still alarm at 10:25 P. M. Store and dwelling at 8 Benefit street. Owned by Frederico Bros. Careless use of matches. Insured.
June 27-Box 26 at 7:09 P. M. Tenement at 636 Main street Owned by Alfred Lapierre. Overheated oven. Insured.
June 28-Still alarm at 10:15 A. M. Tenement at 340 Hamilton street. Owned by Francis Cronin. Over- heated chimney. Insured.
June 30-Still alarm at 8:50 P. M. Store at 276 Main street. Owned by Wilfred Lamoureux. Spark from fire works. Insured.
July 4-Box 47 at 5:00 A. M. Tenements at 51 Green ave. Owned by Morris Green. Careless use of matches. Insured.
July 5-Box 46 at 3:55 A. M. Store and dwelling at 105 Crystal street. Owned by Louis Joseph. Rats and matches. Insured.
July 11-Still alarm at 7:00 P. M. Church at Main street. Owned by Notre Dame parish. Struck by lightning. Insured.
July 18-Box 24 at 12.01 P. M. Shed at 71 West street. Owned by Joseph Berthiaume. Careless use of matches. Not insured.
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August 3-Box 45 at 2:40 P. M. Office and Garage at 220 Mechanic street. Owned by Worcester Consoli- dated St. Ry. Co. Spontaneous combustion. Insured.
August 5-Box 43 at 2:00 A. M. Store house at Sanders- dale. Owned by Southbridge Finishing Co. Spontane- ous combustion. Insured.
August 5-Still alarm at 2:05 A. M. Foundry at South street. Owned by Hebert Lariviere. Spark from fur- nace. Not insured.
August 5-Still alarm at 9:30 P. M. Shed at Charlton road. Owned by Louis Bellrose. Drawing gasoline at night with lantern. Insured.
August 21-Still alarm at 11:00 A. M. Stores and tene- ments at Pleasant street. Owned by John J. Dele- hanty. Kerosene stove. Insured.
Sept. 21-Box 24 at 12:35 A. M. Garage at 36 Sayles street. Owned by Joseph Langlois, Short circuit in automobile. Insured.
Sept. 28-Still alarm at 11:50 A. M. Stores and tene- ments at 264 Main street. Owned by J. K. Egan. Careless use of matches. Insured.
Sept. 23-Still alarm at 2.22 P. M. Dwelling at Hooker Dist. Owned by Joseph Mandeville. Cigarette thrown on roof. Insured.
Oct. 10-Box 52 at 1.45 A. M. Store and dwelling at 109 Morris street. Owned by Nick Malisori. Careless use of matches. Insured.
Oct. 11-Box 43 at 12:30 A. M. Automobile at Sanders- dale road. Owned by Joseph Gaudreau. Short cir- cuit. Not insured.
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Oct. 12-Box 25 at 9:15 A. M Church at Hamilton street. Owned by Holy Trinity Episcopal church. Overheat- ed furnace pipe. Insured.
Oct. 27-Box 64 at 1:56 P. M. Dwelling at rear 123 Plea- sant street. Owned by Joseph Auger. Children play- ing with matches. Insured.
Oct. 31-Still alarm at 8:00 P. M. Dwelling at 113 East- ford road. Owned by Fred Hall. Overheated chim- ney. Insured.
Nov. 9-Box 24 at 2:00 A. M. Garage at rear 716 Main street. Owned by Herbert Ryan. Short circuits in automobile. Insured.
Nov. 26-Still alarm at 12:40 A. M. Office and store- room. Owned by Waterbury Construction Co. Care less use of matches while filling car with gas. Not insured.
Dec. 6-Still alarm at 10:00 A. M. Store and garage at 93 Hamilton street. Owned by Joseph Flood. Wash- ing floor with gas. Insured.
Dec. 14-Box 24 at 11:40 P. M. Dwelling at 144 Fiske street. Owned by James Magavero. Careless use of matches. Insured.
In closing our report for the year. the Board of Fire Engineers wish to thank the citizens for their co-opera- tion, and the members of the department for their lovalty to their work.
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In conclusion the Board of Fire Engineers on behalf of the members of the fire department wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and the other town officials for their courtesy and consideration of the department.
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU, Chief GEORGE W. LAUGHNANE, Clerk WILLARD J. CLAFLIN HENRY O. DESAULNIERS LOUIS E. FARLAND
For the Board of Fire Engineers,
OSWALD MEUNIER, Assistant Clerk
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REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER
Permits to keep, store, and sell explosives, and main- tain Garages.
PERMITS
Fire Works 20
High Explosives 20
Maintain Garages
150
Oil Burners
2
Open Air Permits 10
To Remove Empty Gasoline Tanks
7
INSPECTIONS
Hotels and Boarding Houses 17
Tenement Houses
702
Garages
150
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REPORT OF FOREST FIRE WARDEN
There were 13 forest fires.
In my report for this year compared with last year. it will be seen that the cost of extinguishing forest fires. cost almost double over the previous year. But owing to the dry season we were very fortunate, for it might have been worse.
The forest fire department wishes to remind the townspeople that it will do all that it can to suppress forest fires.
Last year appropriation was $1,201.25.
The balance from last year's appropriation was $64.46.
I recommend an appropriation of $700.00.
There were ten permits issued for fires in the open. I wish at this time to thank the people for their good- will and again ask their co-operation with this depart- ment to prevent forest fires in this vicinity.
INVENTORY OF THE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
Two Forest Fire Trucks $400.00
Two Spare Tires 15.00
Forty-Six 21% Gallon Extinguishers 322.00
Nine Five Gallon Cans 18.00
Six Four Gallon Cans 9.00
Six Ten Gallon Pumps 60.00
Two Five Gallon Pumps 20.00
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Twenty Ten Quart Pails 5.00
Twenty Brooms Nine Hoes
15.00
4.50
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU
Forest Fire Warden
INVENTORY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Two Fire Stations
$75,000.00
Fire Apparatus
29,000.00
Fire Department Supplies
10,071.00
Gamewell Fire Alarm System
7,900.00
INVENTORY OF THE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
One Ford Truck
$250.00
One Chevrolet Truck 125.00
Forty-Six 21% Gallon Fire Extinguishers 322.00
Nine Five Gallon Cans
18.00
Six Four Gallon Cans
9.00
Six Ten Gallon Pumps
60.00
Two Five Gallon Pumps
20.00
Twenty Ten Quart Water Pails
5.00
Twenty Brooms
15.00
Nine Hoes
4.50
Two Spare Tires
15.00
INVENTORY OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
One Cunningham Ambulance
$3,000.00
Two Spare Tires
40.00
Seven Blankets
32.00
Three Pillows
3.00
Ten Pillow Cases
5.00
Six Sheets
5.00
Eight Towels
.80
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REPORT OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ir rendering my report for the past year, I wish to state that there was an appropriation of $400.00 made for this Department.
For the coming year I recommend an appropriation of $300.00.
During the past year the Ambulance made the fol- lowing trips.
The balance from last year's appropriation was $160.91.
Worcester 61
Springfield
1
Chelsea
1
Cambridge 1
Southbridge
13
Charlton
2
Sturbridge
4
Brimfield
1
INVENTORY OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
One Cunningham Ambulance
$3,000.00
Two Spare Tires
40.00
Seven Blankets
32.00
Three Pillows
3.00
Ten Pillow Cases
5.00
Six Sheets
5.00
Eight Towels
.80
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU
Chief of the Fire Dept.
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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, 1930. The or- ganization of the police department at the close of the fiscal year was as follows :
CHIEF
Ulric Brault
PATROLMEN
Pierre A. Cormier
Alfred E. Lariviere
Patrick Donnelly
Moise J. Beaudry
Joseph Paquin
Martin Brennan
Carl Corriveau
Ovila Martin Joseph Morin
John Miller
Arthur Murphy
Ernest J. Fierro, Sub.
Stanley E. Knowles, Sub.
Felix W. Lusignan
JANITOR AND ASSISTANT LOCKUP KEEPER
Ernest J. Fierro
Duties performed by the police department during the year expiring December 31, 1930. Total Arrests, 394, males 371, females 23, minors 55, residents 277, non- residents 117.
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OFFENSES
Drunkenness
136
Violation of liquor laws 16
Violation of motor vehicle laws
53
Disturbing the peace 10
Larceny
19
Non-support 22
Assault and battery
21
Stubborn child
2
Breaking and entering
12
Vagrant
12
Viol. Fish & Game laws
6
Insane
6
Violation of probation 5
Fugitive from justice
1
Concealing stolen property
1
Having stolen goods
1
Fornication
1
Violation of parole
1
Fraud
1
Assault with dangerous weapon 1
Malicious mischief 1
Taking auto. without authority 3
Assault with intent to rape
1
Violation of town by-laws
8
Neglected children
5
Assault
4
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Refusing to pay jitney fare 1
Throwing glass on public highway 3
Violation of food laws 2
Trespassing 3
Indescent exposure 1
Present at improper entertainment
13
Promoting improper entertainment
3
Violation of dog laws 1
Maliciously destroying property 5
Forgery
1
Rape
2
Lewdness and lascivious 1
Common drunkard 2
Attempt larceny 2
Escape from State hospital 2
Carrying gun without a permit 1
Robbery while armed
1
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Fined
84
Committed to house of correction 24
Given suspended sentences 51
Filed 84
Released 59
Probation 8
Discharged 14
Grand Jury
13
Sentenced to State Farm 11
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Committed to State Hospital 6
Taken to Lyman School
1
Taken to Shirley School
5
Taken to Home of Good Shepard
3
Taken to State Public Welfare
3
Return to Concord Reformatory
1
Return to State prison
1
Taken to Sherborn Reformatory
1
Held for outside police 18
OCCUPATION
Laborers 140
No-position
104
Chauffeur
24
Merchants
14
Inn-Keeper
1
Bakers
7
Loom-fixers
3
Retired
2
Printers
1
Knife-workers
5
Salesmen
6
Watch-maker
1
Blacksmith
1
Machinist
7
Carpenters
4
Clerks 4
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House-wife 4
Managers
2
Nurse
2
Actor
1
Painters
8
At school
7
Farmer
15
Barbers
2
Shoe-maker
1
Agent
5
Color-mixer
1
Tinsmith
1
Automobile Mechanic
1
Plumber
4
Electrician
6
Ushers
2
Cook
1
Peddlers
3
Inspector
1
Die-maker
3
MISCELLANEOUS
Number of Motor Vehicle Licenses Suspended 98
Goods stolen and recovered
$10,793.70
Goods stolen not recovered
$371.50
Motor Vehicles stolen and recovered
20
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Doors found unlocked by officers 37
Bicycles stolen and recovered 4
Lost children returned to parents 5
Defected places in streets reported 2
Attendance by officers at dances 76
Accidents investigated 36
In conclusion it is with pleasure that I extend in behalf of the police department and myself to the Hon- orable Board of Selectmen and other town officials, our most sincere thanks for their kindly consideration dur- ing the past year, and trust that the accomplishments of the department have been such as to repay them for their interests.
Respectfully submitted,
ULRIC BRAULT,
Chief of Police.
Southbridge, Mass., December 31, 1930.
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REPORT OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Southbridge, Mass., Jan. 26, 1931
To the Citizens of the Town
of Southbridge, Massachusetts.
The Board of Sewer Commissioners herewith submit their report for the Year ending December 31, 1930.
The filtering beds at Sandersdale are working prop- erly, the effluent sent to the State Department of Public Health has been reported satisfactory.
A survey of the Town's Sewer has been made to find the amount of properties connected to same with the exact number of miles of sewerage.
This information has been forwarded to the State Department as per their request.
A line of sewer has been built from Green Ave. to Randolph St.
We recommend the extension of a Sewer line from the present sewer at Pleasant Street to the Junction of so-called Adeline Street.
Also the relaying of the present sewer on Summer St., as that sewer is giving considerable trouble due to roots entering the line through defective joints.
Respectfully yours, PIERRE BENOIT OMER L. PERRON O. L. LAPIERRE
Board of Sewer Commissioners.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :-
The Board of Health, Arthur Lavallee, Dr. Charles Simpson and Dr. Joseph G. E. Page, organized as follows:
Arthur Lavallee, Chairman, Dr. Charles Simpson, Clerk.
Meetings have been held monthly on the last Tues- day of each month.
Health conditions have been good this year, as the report of our agent and health nurse will show.
We conducted a very successful Toxin Anti-Toxin Clinic and inoculated 399 children, we hope for a con- tinuation of these clinics and a follow-up by Schick Test of those already inoculated.
We have added a few hours a week to the Dental Clin- ic so as to take care of the larger number of children.
The tuberculosis clinics have been conducted every Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 P. M.
The garbage collection still has its problems, what is needed more than any one thing is the help and coopera- tion of the householder in placing proper garbage in a well covered and protected pail, this pail to be of metal and being placed where the collector may easily find it. the Board solicits this help.
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During the fall an enclosure of pipe and netting was erected at the public dump on the old Charlton road, the Board believes this will protect the surrounding property from fire which threatened several times last year during the dry times.
A detailed account of the different activities follow . and will give you a better understanding of the work done.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR LAVALLEE, CHARLES SIMPSON, M. D. JOSEPH G. E. PAGE, M. D.
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REPORT OF THE AGENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
To The Board of Health :
Gentlemen :-
I herewith submit my report as your agent for the past year.
With the exception of a large number of measles be- ing reported there has been few cases of contagious dis- eases in town, measles have been reported beginning in June and continuing up the last of the year.
Following is a list of the diseases reported to the Board :
Anterior poliomylitis 1
Chickenpox 14
Diphtheria
2
Dog Bite
1
German Measles
3
Measles 142
Lobar Pneumonia 12
Pulmonary Tuberculosis 7
Whooping Cough 1
Total 183
As will be seen measles a difficult disease to control in any community had 142 out of the 183 cases.
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Following are the reports of deaths occurring in the town and which permits to bury were granted.
Accidental
4
Arterior Sclerosis
14
Cancer 11
Cystitis
1
Cerebral Hemorrhages
6
Goitre
1
Gastro Enterites
2
Endocarditis
1
Myocarditis
7
Heart, Valvular
8
Nephritis
5
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
5
Pneumonia, Lobar
6
Pneumonia. Broncho
3
Pneumonia, Hypostatic
1
Premature birth
5
Still born 7
Sudden deaths (Medical Examiner)
10
Suicide
2
Old Age
1
Diabetes
2
Angina pectoris 2
Bronchitis 1
Burns (accidental) 1
Chickenpox 1
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Measles
1
Convulsions of infants
1
Cirrhosis of liver
1
Frederick Ataxia
1
Injury at birth
1
Coronary Thombosis 1
Aortic Insufficiency
1
Mitral & Aortic Regurgitation
2
Total 116
Respectfully submitted ALBERT R. BROWN
Agent.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE
To the Honorable Board of Health :
I hereby submit my report as Board of Health Nurse for the year 1930. Preventing disease, as much as pos- sible is the aim of the Board of Health. However, the co- operation of the public is absolutely necessary to accom- plish this measure.
Strict precaution with isolation or quarantine was always recommended in cases of reportable diseases.
Number of visits to Diphtheria cases 3
Number of visits to Scarlet Fever cases 5
Number of visits to Infantile Paralysis cases 10
Number of visits to Measles cases 12
The toxin-antitoxin clinic last year stimulated par- ents to demand this treatment for their children. In con- s deration of the fact the Health Department plan to have one large clinic every year, for the prevention of diph- theria.
Number of children given the toxin-anti- toxin treatment 399
Number of children given second toxin
anti-toxin treatment 22
The follow-up work on the toxin-antitoxin clinics, consist of giving the Schick test at the end of six months, to ascertain the exact number of children immuned. It is estimated that eighty-five per cent of these children will be immune. The result of the test, read by a doctor is
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recorded, and the children are classified as negatives or positives. The negatives receive a certificate, and a sec- ond treatment is recommended for the positives.
Number of children given the Schick test - 552
Number of children negative 449
Number of children positives 103
The dental clinic in our community is one of the most important phases of public health work among school children. The chief object of this clinic is to teach the children to take care of their teeth and develop the habit of visiting the dentist every six months.
The dental clinic was opened every Monday and Tuesday forenoon from Jan. first to the end of April. An extra day was added to this schedule beginning May first, in order to give all the children an opportunity to re ceive at least one treatment.
Number of children who reported to clinic 640
Number of children who had teeth cleaned 403
Number of extractions 237
Number of fillings 337
Number of treatments 1
Number of oral examinations
24
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The children in the Chadwick clinic group were re- examined and X-rayed by Dr. Martin, State clinician. With the aid of the X-ray, the doctor found marked im- provement in several children and discharged them. The remaining ones are weighed every month and measured twice per year.
Number of children X-rayed 32 Number of tuberlin tested 4
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Number of children re-acting 3
Number of children re-examined 29
IMPROVED GROUP
Number of children found to be improved in 1929 12
Number of children remaining improved - 11
Number of children found to be unim- proved 1
UNIMPROVED GROUP
Number of children found to be unim- proved in 1929 12
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