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$254.93
APPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT
INTEREST 1931
Outstanding January 1, 1932 $33.81
Payments to Treasurer $2.68
Outstanding March 21, 1932 31.13
$33.81
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Recommitted to George E. Du-
hamel, March 21, 1932 $31.13 Payments to Treasurer $14.37
Outstanding December 31, 1932
16.76
$31.13
Additional interest paid to Treas-
urer on 1931 Apportioned
Sidewalk
$3.68
UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT 1931
Outstanding January 1, 1932
$370.61
Payments to Treasurer $36.45
Outstanding March 21, 1932 334.16
$370.61
Recommitted to George E. Du-
hamel, March 21, 1932 $334.16
Outstanding December 31, 1932 $334.16
$334.16
UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT INTEREST 1931
Outstanding January 1, 1932 $21.18
Payments to Treasurer $1.66
Outstanding March 21, 1932
19.52
$21.18
Recommitted to George E. Du- hamel, March 21, 1932 $19.52
Outstanding December 31, 1932 $19.52
$19.52
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APPORTIONED SEWER 1932
Commitment per warrant
$554.09
Payments to Treasurer
$102.04
Tax Title
24.38
Outstanding December 31, 1932
427.67
$554.09
APPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENT INTEREST 1932
Commitment per warrant $83.82
Payments to Treasurer $14.82
Tax Title
4.39
Outstanding December 31,1932
64.61
$83.82
UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT 1932
Commitment per warrant
$99.85
Payment to Treasurer $37.33
Outstanding December 31, 1932
62.52
$99.85
UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT INTEREST 1932
Commitment per warrant $6.10
Payments to Treasurer $2.28
Outstanding December 31, 1932 3.82
$6.10
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APPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT 1932
Commitment per warrant $196.55
Payments to Treasurer $36.31
Outstanding December 31, 1932
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160.24
$196.55
APPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT INTEREST 1932
Commitment per warrant $24.25
Payments to Treasurer $4.02
Outstanding December 31, 1932 20.23
$24.25
Apportioned Sewer Assessment paid in ad-
ance (1933) $18.76
Apportioned Sidewalk Assessment paid in
advance (1933-1934) $15.70
INTEREST TAXES
Levy of 1927
$267.44
Levy of 1928
258.82
Levy of 1929
346.68
Levy of 1930 (Polls)
4.79
Levy of 1930
2,412.78
Levy of 1930
(Excise) 24.55
Levy of 1931
1,622.02
Levy of 1931 (Polls)
20.91
Levy of 1931
(Excise)
57.65
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Levy of 1932
167.69
Levy of 1932 (Poll & Old Age) .
1.98
Levy of 1932 (Excise)
20.12
Total Interest on Taxes $5,205.43
I desire at this time to thank the citizens and Town Officials for their co-operation throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE E. DUHAMEL,
Collector.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
To the Citizens of
Southbridge, Mass.
I herewith submit the annual report of the Clerk of the Town of Southbridge for the year ending December 31, 1932.
RECEIPTS
Licenses and permits :
Bowling Alleys $45.00
Pool Tables 50.00
Junk Licenses 30.00
Third Class License
5.00
Auctioneer's
8.00
Gas Permits
11.00
Paid to Town Treasurer $149.00
MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
Hunt, Fish and Trap :
Resident Citizen Sporting 785
Non-Resident Sporting 1
Non-Resident Citizen Sporting (To
residents of States confering similar
privileges to residents of Massachu- setts ) 8
Alien Sporting
1
Minor Sporting, to fish only
26
Duplicate Licenses
9
Resident Citizen Sporting issued free
of charge (to residents over 70 years of age) 38
Amount forwarded to Division of Fisheries
& Game $2,050.30
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DOG LICENSES
Number returned by Assessors :
Male 269
Female 36
305
Number Licensed :
Male
562
Female 96
658
Breeder's Licenses 2
Number transferred 3
Amount forwarded to County Treasurer and
turned over to Town Treasurer $1,547.00
VITAL STATISTICS
Marriage Intentions Recorded and In- dexed 106
Marriages Recorded and Indexed 111
Births Recorded and Indexed 250
Deaths Recorded and Indexed 143
As you will notice by comparison of these statistics to those of 1931, there were 1 more marriage intention, 2 more marriages, 29 less births and 35 less deaths in 1932. There were also less Sporting Licenses and a few more Dog Licenses issued in 1932 than in 1931.
Respectfully Submitted,
ALBERT O. BOYER
Town Clerk.
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REPORT OF ASSESSORS
The Board of Assessors submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1932. Appropriation voted for Town
purposes
$560,294.88
State Tax
18,525.00
State Parks and Reservations Tax
29.04
Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax
598.05
Special State Tax (Old Age As- sistance Tax) 4,439.00
County Tax
23,127.00
County Hospital Tax (Tubercu-
losis Hospital)
2,740.76
Overlay ( of current year)
5,813.95
Total Appropriations $615,567.68
Estimated Revenue for the year 1932 $122,308.68
Total amount to be raised by tax- es for the year 1932 $493.259.00
Valuation Real Estate
April 1, 1932
$9,439,265.00
Tax on Real Estate
$377,570.60
Valuation Personal
April 1, 1932 $2,567,985.00
Tax on Personal
$102,719.40
Polls 4265 at $2.00
$8,530.00
Old Age Assistance Tax 4439 at $1.00 $4,439.00
Total assessed Valuation
April 1, 1932 $12,007,250.00
Total Taxes assessed April 1, 1932 $493,259.00
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Sewer Assessments, Apportion- ments and Interest added to Taxes of 1932 $637.91 Sidewalk Assessments, Unap- portioned and Apportioned with Interest added to Taxes of 1932 $326.75
Total Warrants to Collector August 15, 1932
$494,223.66
Additional Assessments September 26, 1932
Polls 19 at $2.00
$38.00
Warrant to Collector Septem- ber 26, 1932 $38.00
Old Age Assistance Tax 19 at $1.00 $19.00
Warrant to Collector Septem- ber 26, 1932 $19.00
December 12, 1932
Polls 27 at $2.00 $54.00
Warrant to Collector Decem- ber 12, 1932 $54.00
Old Age Assistance Tax 28 at $1.00 $28.00
Warrant to Collector Decem- ber 12, 1932 $28.00
December 19, 1932
Added to Valuation of Real Estate $415.00
Warrant to Collector Decem- ber 19, 1932 $16.60
Total Warrants to Tax Collec- tor on Polls, Old Age Assist- ance Tax, Personal and Real Estate for 1932 $494,379.26
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Total Assessed Valuation on
Personal and Real Estate for 1932 $12,007,665.00
Valuation of Motor Vehicles
for year 1932 $771,440.00
Tax on Motor Vehicles for
1932 $20,160.03
Warrant to Collector for 1932
Total Assessed Valuation for
$20,160.03
1932 $12,779,105.00
Total Warrants to Collector for 1932 $514,539.29
Rate of Local Tax per thous-
and
$40.00
Rate of Motor Excise Tax per
thousand
$29.92
VALUE OF EXEMPTED PROPERTY
Churches, Schools and Hospital $1,163,100.00
U. S. P. O. Property 98,000.00
Town Property 1,310,400.00
Total Valuation of Exempted Property $2,571,500.00 Number of Persons, Partnerships and Cor- porations assessed on Property 1,979
Number of Motor Vehicles Assessed 2,854
JOSEPH T. GERVAIS,
PHILIAS F. X. CASAVANT,
JOSEPH METRAS,
Board of Assessors.
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REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
The Engineering Department in making its annual report, wishes to call to your attention its activities and accomplishments during the past year and also its re- commendations for needed improvements.
Our attention was first given to the Articles in the Town Warrant that had to do with outside construction. These Articles were taken in an order which would be most beneficial to the Town, having in mind first, pub- lic safety and then the season for doing the work in the most economical way. Plans for all drainage projects were completed before any work was started in order to buy the necessary supplies, such as pipe and catch basins, at one time. By purchasing all of the concrete pipe under one contract, a considerable saving was effected.
All cost of supervision and inspection was charged to the Engineering Department account rather than to the project as had been done in the past.
Grades and lines were given for the construction of a main sewer in West and South Streets. Twelve hundred and eighteen (1218) feet of sewer was laid and pro- visions were made by having a line placed nine (9) feet deep to extend the main to take care of the low land be- yond the corner of Litchfield and Poplar Streets. This work was done with help furnished by the Public Wel- fare Department, and the Soldiers' Relief Department, working in two five-hour shifts per day.
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The stone Arch Bridge at Central Street was re- paired by the Highway Department with labor of the Welfare Department, according to our plans and specifi- cations. Surface water drains were extended to the river to prevent any erosion of the material placed.
Plans and specifications were prepared for the con- struction of sidewalks voted on at the Annual Meeting. On July 18th, bids were received and publicly opened, read, and contract awarded to the low bidder. The work was carried to a satisfactory completion in due time. In conjunction with this work, catch basins were construct- ed on three streets.
Under Article 26, which called for resurfacing and building of drains on portions of a number of streets, we were at a loss to know what the Engineering Department had recommended last year. It, therefore, became our duty to prepare plans and estimates of what could be done with this appropriation. With your approval the following work was done:
Installation of basin and new drain lines at the corner of Mechanic and Lens Streets.
Construction of three catch basins on South Street; two at the corner of Sayles Street, and one in front of Leduc's store.
A complete drainage system on Sayles and High Streets with connections on School and Ash Streets. This system consists of eighteen (18) catch basins with the necessary traps at connections and at changes of grade. A penetration macadam road was constructed after bringing the roadway to proper grade and shape. This pavement is three inches thick.
A forty-two (42) inch drain was constructed across Thomas Street and private land to the westerly side of Worcester Street, this work being done with help furnish- ed by the Soldiers' Relief Department. Additional catch
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basins were placed on Worcester Street, Olney Avenue, and Thomas Street.
The labor on all the above projects was paid from the appropriated funds, except that done under Article 26. For further details we refer you to the Town Account- ant's Report, which not only states the actual cost of construction but also the appropriations and the unex- pended balances.
Plans and specifications were prepared for the con- struction of a sidewalk on Park Street along the Congre- gational Church property.
Grades and lines were given for a sewer extension in Poplar Street.
Before making any recommendations, we believe it appropriate to take into consideration the present eco- nomic conditions. There is no question but that in 1933 the Town will be helping as many people as it has this year. It is impossible for anyone to determine a fair wage that should be paid a group of workers furnished by the Board of Public Welfare. Some men accustomed to heavy work can produce far more than others who prior to these conditions never performed any work that is normally classed as labor, yet all are entitled to a liv- ing wage at the end of the week. If we are to do any con- struction, it should be done with an appropriation based on a fair cost. One method of doing this is by preparing estimates in two parts; one for materials, superintend- ence, trucking, etc., and the other for labor. The portion which includes labor could be transferred to the Wel- fare Department and their budget reduced accordingly.
Our suggestions for the coming year follow : PAVING.
1. Main Street, from Everett to East Main.
2. South Street, from Main to the westerly side of Oakes Avenue.
3. Central Street, from the railroad tracks to Twinehurst Place.
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4. Pine Street.
5. Edwards Street, from Pine to Hamilton.
6. Cross Street, from Main to Hamilton.
In conjunction with the above, a complete surface drainage system is suggested.
We further recommend that the above work be done under a Road Committee of five, consisting of one mem- ber of the Board of Selectmen, the Highway Surveyor, and three persons appointed by the Finance Committee, and that the equipment of the Highway Department be used in doing the work.
STORM WATER DRAINAGE.
1. Additional catch basin and re-laying of drain pipe on Laughnane property on Main Street opposite the Hamilton Woolen Com- pany's power plant.
2. Additional catch basin on Hamilton Street near Brennan's filling station.
3. Catch basin on Chapin Street near Bowlen Avenue.
The Engineering Department wishes to take this opportunity to thank the several Departments for their kind co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. R. TASSE, Town Engineer.
January 3, 1933.
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit a statement of the building permits issued between February 1st, 1932 to January 1st, 1933.
6 Permits for single family houses Two or more family houses 3
Estimated value of the above $28,550.00
Permits for one car garages 6
Two car garages 11
Three or more car garages 5
Estimated value of the above $7,960.00
Permits for buildings and alterations to business buildings 13
Estimated cost of the above $25,625.00
Permits for general alterations 14
Estimated cost of the above $11,250.00
Total permits issued 58
Total estimated cost $73,385.00
The Building Inspection Department wishes to be of help to the home owners and home builders as well as to en- force the laws and it invites all who wish to build to con- sult with the department where advice and information will be gladly given.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE R. TASSE, Building Inspector.
Dec. 31, 1932.
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REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
In accordance with the law and custom, we submit the following report for the year ending December 31st, 1932, giving names of members of the Fire Department, values of properties under our supervision, number of fires we responded to, value of properties where loss occurred, dates and locations of fires, also recommendations we deem necessary for the ensuing year.
$100.00 transferred from Fire Department at the special Town meeting for the Highway Department.
The balance from last year's appropriation was $24.31.
We recommend an appropriation of $22,640.00.
213 hyrants at $65.00 each per year, $13,845.00.
We responded to 223 still alarms, and 17 bell alarms, total 240 alarms.
The detailed report and budget follows :
$379.516.00
Value of buildings
21,881.66
Loss on buildings
Insurance on buildings
266,874.40
Insurance paid on buildings
20,861.66
Value of contents
239,188.00
Loss on contents
12,614.58
Insurance on contents 150,931.70
Insurance paid on contents 12,614.58
INVENTORY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
$75,000.00
Fire apparatus
29,000.00
Fire department supplies 10,071.00
Gamewell fire alarm system
7,900.00
Two fire stations
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ROSTER OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPT. CHIEF Joseph E. Ducheneau
ASSISTANT CHIEFS
George W. Laughnane
Willard J. Claflin
Henry O. Desaulniers Louis E. Farland
PERMANENT MEN
Henry Lavoie, Capt.
Dan Daniels
George W. Lavallee,
Napoleon Donais
Capt. No. 2
Emile Caouette
Oswald Meunier, Lieut.
George M. Lamothe
CALLMEN HOSE NO. 1
Michael Maloney, Capt.
Aime Larochelle
Stewart Casavant, Lieut.
Henry Desourdy
Joseph Ford
Archie Langevin
Paul Fontaine
Napoleon Blais
Hormidas Belanger
Dominic Santo
Victor Tavernier
Hermas Lippe
Zenon Lamothe
Lionel Peloquin
CALLMEN HOOK & LADDER
Leandre Coutu, Capt.
George Jolly
Philias Dufault, Lieut.
Eugene Blais
Ovide Desrosier
Isadore Lafleche
Felix Lavallee
Arthur Durocher
Ozear Gendron
Ovila Donais
CALLMEN HOSE NO. 2
Telesphore Leduc, Lieut. Walter Connors John Curran Albert Tremblay
Isadore L'Heureux Theodore Benoit Renee Farland Wilfred Lavallee
Leo Leblanc
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SUPT. OF FIRE ALARM James C. Sandgren
January 11-Still alarm at 7:58 P. M. Stores and rooming house at 304 Main street. Owned by Costa Brothers. Overheated chimney. Insured.
February 17-Box 52 at 1:20 A. M. Tenements at 47 Mor- ris street. Owned by Raphael Mitchell. Defective wir- ing. Insured
February 17-Still alarm at 7:27 P. M. Garage at 298 West street. Owned by Lionel Lataille. Spark from torch. Not insured.
February 22-Still alarm at 6:05 A. M. Garage at rear 200 Mechanic street. Owned by Ernest Lippe. Short cir- cuit. Insured.
February 23-Still alarm at 11:30 A. M. Dwelling at 50 Pine street. Owned by Ovila Chauvin. Overheated chim- ney. Insured.
March 2-Still alarm at 2:45 A. M. Dwelling at 46 Paige hill. Owned by John Paige. Overheated chimney. In- sured.
March 8-Still alarm at 1:45 P. M. Tenements at 75 West street. Owned by Ovila Berthiaume. Smoking in bed. Insured.
March 12-Still alarm at 9:23 A. M. Tenements at 16 Ward- well Court. Owned by Walter Darzenkiewicz. Spark from chimney. Insured.
March 18-Box 53 at 7:55 A. M. Barn at Lebanon hill. Owned by Arthur Pontbriand. Defective wiring. In- sured.
March 19-Box 34 at 7:50 P. M. Dwelling at 16 Chapin street. Owned by Herbert Wells. Spontaneous combus- tion. Insured.
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March 26-Box 34 at 11:20 A. M. Tenements at 54 Central street. Owned by Alpin Est. Spark from chimney. In- sured.
April 10-Still alarm at 1:40 A. M. Stores and rooming house at 306 Main street. Owned by Costa Brothers. Overheated stove pipe. Insured.
April 11-Still alarm at 7:00 P. M. Dwelling at Dresser hill road. Owned by Rosario Proulx. Unknown. Insured. April 17-Still alarm at 6:40 P. M. Dwelling at 138 Everett street. Owned by Mrs. A. Belanger. Defective fire place. Insured.
May 6-Box 52 at 2:40 A. M. Church at Morris street. Own- ed by Greek Orthodox St. George church.
May 17-Still alarm at 7:05 A. M. Dwelling at 120 Hamil- ton street. Owned by Arthur Gregoire. Overflowing melting pot. Insured.
May 22-Box 24 at 2:35 A. M. Mill at West Main street. Owned by Edmond Richard. Cigarette. Not insured.
May 26-Still alarm at 3:40 P. M. Stores and tenements at 17 Central street. Owned by Walter Gay. Boys playing with matches. Insured.
June 4-Box 26 at 1:25 A. M. Garage at rear of 716 Main street. Owned by Herbert Ryan. Careless use of matches. Insured.
June 11-Box 35 at 10:20 P. M. Stores at 35 Hamilton street. Owned by R. Robbins. Careless use of matches. Insured.
June 21-Still alarm at 2:25 P. M. Tenements at 9 Henry street. Owned by Mrs. Alfred Langevin. Cigarettes. In- sured.
July 31-Box 42 at 3 :31 A. M. Dwelling at Golf street. Own- ed by Walter Zajac. Defective wiring. Insured.
August 15-Still alarm at 3:45 P. M. Tenements and stores at 220 Hamilton street. Owned by J. J. Delehanty. Cig- arette thrown on awning. Insured.
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Sept. 18-Box 34 at 9:55 P. M. Stores at Central street. Owned by E. Kollios. Undetermined. Insured.
Sept. 16-Still alarm at 11:45 A. M. Dwelling at 75 Hamil- ton street. Owned by Morse Estate. Melting wax on stove. Insured.
Oct. 12-Still alarm at 2:25 P. M. Tenements at 101 High street. Owned by Frank Morey. Spark from steam roll- er. Insured.
Oct. 13-Box 63 at 7:03 P. M. Tenements at 87 Clark street. Owned by Joseph Koinski. Defective wiring. Insured. Oct. 20-Box 65 at 12:31 A. M. Dwelling at 935 West Main street. Owned by Browislaw Swyncicki. Defective chim- ney. Insured.
Oct. 25-Still alarm at 10:45 A. M. Tenements at 36 School street. Owned by James Lynch. Overheated chimney. Insured.
Oct. 29-Still alarm at 8:40 P. M. Tenements at 77 Hamil- ton street. Owned by Mrs. H. Esterbrook. Oil stove. Insured.
Nov. 4-Still alarm at 12:30 P. M. Hen house at 556 Wor- cester street. Owned by Henry Dupaul. Plumbers with torch. Insured.
Nov. 7-Still alarm at 7:30 P. M. Blacksmith shop at 58 Goddard court. Owned by Alfred Giroux. Spark from blower. Insured.
Nov. 12-Box 34 at 12:55 A. M. Tenement and store at 34 Central street. Owned by Walter W. Buckley. Un- known. Insured.
Dec. 7-Still alarm at 6:45 A. M. Factory at 54 Eastford road. Owned by Hyde Manufacturing Co. Spark from furnace. Insured.
Dec. 17-Still alarm at 12:06 P. M. Tenements at 131 Pleas- ant street. Owned by Paul Cournoyer. Oil burner. In- sured.
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Dec. 21-Still alarm at 1:15 A. M. Tenement at 37 Crystal street. Owned by Louis Meunier. Overheated chimney. Insured.
Dec. 23-Still laarm at 4:25 A. M. Tenements and stores at ยท 21 Central street. Owned by Walter Gay. Electric mo- tor. Insured.
In closing our report for the year, the Board of Fire Engineers wish to thank the citizens for their co-operation, and the members of the Department for their loyalty to their work.
In conclusion the Board of Fire Engineers on behalf of the members of the Fire Department wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and 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
Fireworks 14
High Explosives
2
Maintain Garages 163
Oil Burners 12
Open Air Permits
7
To remove Empty Gasoline Tanks
3
INSPECTIONS
Hotels and Boarding Houses 17
Tenement Houses 700
Garages 163
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REPORT OF FOREST FIRE WARDEN
There were 8 forest fires.
Last year's appropriation was $700.00.
The balance from last year's appropriation was $106.60.
I recommend an appropriation of $700.00.
There were 7 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 Department to prevent forest fires in this vicinity.
INVENTORY OF THE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
One Forest Fire Pump, fully equipped with three
thousand feet of Hose $1,625.00
One Ton-and-Half Ford Truck 754.00
One Ton Ford Truck 250.00
One Chevrolet Truck 125.00
One Ford Truck
10.00
Forty-six 2 1-2 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 Pails 5.00
Twenty Brooms
15.00
Nine Hoes
4.50
Two Spare Tires
15.00
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU,
Forest Fire Warden
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REPORT OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
In rendering my report for the past year, I wish to state that there was an appropriation of $300.00 made for this Department, of which $175.00 was transferred at the Special Town Meeting for the Highway Deartment.
For the coming year, I recommend an appropriation of $200.00.
The balance from last year's appropriation was $25.01.
During the past year the ambulance made the following trips :
Worcester 14
Southbridge 55 1
Charlton
5
Fiskdale
6
Sturbridge
5
Brimfield
2
Rutland
1
West Dudley
1
Tewskbury
1
Quinebaug
1
INVENTORY OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
One Cunningham Ambulance
$2,000.00
One Spare Tire
40.00
Seven Blankets
32.00
Three Pillows
3.00
Six Sheets
5.00
Ten Pillow Cases
5.00
Eight Towels
.80
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU, Chief of the Fire Deartment
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Southbridge, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith for your consideration my report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1932. The organiz- ation 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
Carl Corriveau
Ovila Martin
Martin Brennan
Joseph Morin
John Miller
Arthur Murphy
Ernest J. Fierro, Sub.
Felix W. Lusignan
Arthur Bouthiller, Sub.
JANITOR AND ASSISTANT LOCKUP KEEPER Ernest J. Fierro
Duties performed by the police department during the year expiring December 31, 1932. Total Arrests, 414, Males 396, Females 18, Minors 50, Residents 254, non- residents 160.
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OFFENSES
Drunkenness 112
Violation of Automobile laws
92
Non-Support
27
Larceny 28
Disturbance 21
Assault and Battery 19
Breaking and Entering to Steal
16
Violations of Liquor laws
19
Vagrants
8
Insane
5
Interfering with a police officer
2
Peddling without a license
5
Arson
2 3
Stubborn child
1
Common drunkards
3
Violation of court order
4
Destroying property
1
Idle and Disorderly
1
Violations of Town By-Laws
5
Lewdness and Cohabitation
2
Trespassing
Having stolen goods in possession
Ringing false fire alarm
Begetting
Selling leased property
2
Fornication 2 2
Attempt Larceny
1
Keeping a gaming nuisance
1
Gaming
6
Dangerous weapon in possession
1
Violations of dog laws 2
3
Cruelty to animals
2
1
Violations of game laws 2
1
1 1
Neglecting their children
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 6 1 4
Fugitive from justice
Runaway children
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Setting fire without a permit 1
Assault with dangerous weapon 1
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Fined 45
Filed 84
Suspended sentences
73
Committed to House of Correction
37
Released 35
Discharged
33
Probation 12
Committed to Lyman School 3
Committed to Worcester State Hospital
5
Committed to State Farm 5
Held for Grand Jury
10
Committed to Shirley School
3
Committed to Sherborn Reformatory
2
Held for outside police
9
Bailed for Federal Court
10
Children returned to parents
3
Continued cases
27
Held for outside court
18
OCCUPATIONS
Laborers 130
No-position
110
Painters
6
At school
21
Machinist
11
House-wife
13
Dentist
1
Mill-hands
14
Salesmen
7
Merchants
9
Knife-makers
3
Farmers
16
Tree-surgeon
2
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Carpenters
4
Clerks
9
Peddlers
5
Woodchoppers
1
Foremen
2
Electrician
1
Tax collector
1
Tinsmith
2
Chauffeur
21
Glass-worker
1
Barber
3
Veterinary surgeon
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