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February 12-Still alarm at 10:45 A. M. Tenements at 40 Lovely St. Owned by Ovide Trahan. Caused by overheat- ed chimney. Insured.
February 14-Still alarm at 7:50 P. M. Tenements at 61 Coombs st. Owned by Ovide Robida. Caused by cigarette. Insured.
February 21-Still alarm at 6:48 P. M. Tenements at 36 Hamilton St. Owned by Mrs. Clara Peloquin. Caused by overheated chimney. Insured.
March 10-Still alarm at 11:04 A. M. Tenements at 33 Plimpton St. Owned by Narcisse Girard. Caused by over- heated chimney. Insured.
March 16-Box 46 at 11:01 P. M. Store at 107 Mechanic St. Owned by Noe Ethier. Caused by cigarette in rubbish. Insured.
March 24-Box 46 at 9:49 A. M. Dwelling at 23 Dean St. Owned by Morton Estates. Caused by spark from chim- ney. Insured.
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April 6-Still alarm at 10:12 A. M. Stores at 16 Pleasant St. Owned by John J. Delehanty. Caused by overheated stove pipe. Insured.
April 6-Box 46 at 11:32 A. M. Garage at 1 Violet Ave. Owned by Adelard Simpson. Caused by spark from in- cinerator. Insured.
April 10-Still alarm at 7:20 P. M. Gas station at 87 Cen- tral St. Owned by Benjamin Tully. Caused by overheated stove pipe. Insured.
May 10-Box 34 at 2:07 P. M. Tenements at Woodstock Rd. Owned by Herman Cheney. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured.
May 17-Still alarm at 9:10 P. M. Hen house at Woodstock Rd. Owned by Donato Leonbruno. Caused by incendiary. Not insured.
May 21-Still alarm at 11:55 P. M. Stores and tenements at 16 Central St. Owned by Walter Gay. Caused by rub- bish in barrel. Insured.
June 3-Still alarm at 5:05 A. M. Dwelling at 156 Fiske St., owned by Alfred Morin. Caused by flooded oil burn- er. Insured.
July 5-Box 45 at 5:18 P. M. Tenements at 46 Green Ave., owned by Mrs. Annie Boyer. Caused by spontaneous combustion. Insured.
July 20-Box 25 at 4:00 A. M. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at Hamilton St., caused by defective wiring. In- sured.
July 30-Still alarm at 7:59 A. M. Dwelling at 289 Pleasant St., owned by Amedee Bouchard. Caused by defective stove pipe. Insured.
August 5-Box 27 at 4 :38 P. M. Tenements at 60 Sayles St., owned by Vincent Vecchia. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured.
August 21-Still alarm at 2:50 P. M. Shop owned by Hyde Mfg. Co., Eastford Rd. Caused by spark from emery wheel. Insured.
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August 29-Still alarm at 9:30 A. M. Tenements at 45 Oliver St., owned by Philibert Quevillon. Caused by over- heated chimney. Insured.
August 29-Still alarm at 6:43 P. M. Barn rear of 386 Main St., owned by Samuel Feldman. Caused by spark from incinerator. Insured.
September 6-Still alarm at 8:15 A. M. Tenements at 95 Charlton St., owned by Mrs. Elise Desrosier. Caused by match in basket. Insured.
September 9-Still alarm at 2:10 P. M. Fire station at 11 West St., owned by Town of Southbridge. Caused by spontaneous combustion. Insured.
September 24-Box 37 at 1:05 P. M. Dwelling at 18 Frank- lin Terrace, owned by James Costa. Cause undetermined. Insured.
September 24-Box 37 at 1:05 P. M. Dwelling at 22 Frank- lin Terrace, owned by Albert Berry. Caused by Costa fire. Insured.
October 20-Still alarm at 12:10 P. M. Garage at Goddard St., owned by Alfred Giroux. Caused by rubbish. Insured.
October 21-Still alarm at 10:23 A. M. Tenements at 44 Main St., owned by Adelard Duclos. Caused by overheat- ed chimney. Insured.
October 23-Still alarm at 7:15 A. M. Store and tenement at 88 North St., owned by Ettore Simonnilli. Caused by overheated chimney. Insured.
October 25-Box 39 at 10:37 P. M. School and Marcy St., owned by Nomar Optical Co., caused by defective chim- ney. Insured.
November 1-Box 34 at 7:09 P. M. Stores at 9 Central St., owned by Armand Gendreau. Cause unknown. Insured. November 2-Box 25 at 5:51 P. M. Box shop at Railroad Ave., owned by Eugene Walker. Cause unknown. Insured. November 16-Box 64 at 2:45 P. M. Dwelling at 51 Hill- crest Ave., owned by Elci Gagne. Caused by oil stove. In- sured.
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November 16-Still alarm at 10:25 P. M. Town Hall, own- ed by Town of Southbridge, caused by cigarette. Insured.
November 17-Still alarm at 12.28 A. M. Stores and offices at Main and Hamilton Sts., owned by Alva Hyde. Caused by cigarette. Insured.
November 26-Box 26 at 1:41 P. M. Store and tenement at 55 Central St., owned by Nunziato Salviuolo. Caused by spontaneous combustion. Insured.
December 2-Still alarm at 2:31 P. M. Barn at Dennison Dist., owned by Elixis Langevin. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured.
December 7-Still alarm at 2:55 P. M. Tenements at Lebanon Hill Rd., owned by Dennis Dudek. Caused by overheated chimney. Insured.
December 8-Still alarm at 11:00 P. M. Tenements at 446 Hamilton St., owned by Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Caused by lamp explosion. Insured.
December 16-Box 46 at 5:09 P. M. Store and tenements at 87 Crystal St., owned by Joseph Benoit. Caused by oil burner. Insured.
December 16-Box 35 at 9:09 P. M. Shed at 35 Hook St., owned by Morse Brothers, cause unknown. Insured.
December 16-Still alarm at 10:28 P. M. Freight car at Crane St., owned by Boston & Main R. R. Cause un- known. Insured.
December 21-Still alarm at 8:32 A. M. Dwelling at 23 Newell Ave., owned by Charles Gallaway. Caused by cigarette. Insured.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMITS
Range oil burners 4,582
Power oil burners 608
Maintain garages 111
Fire works
17
Open air permits
229
High explosives
6
Removal of empty gas tanks
2
INSPECTIONS
Hotels 16
Tenement houses
800
Garages
111
Range oil burners
4,582
Power oil burners
608
In closing my report for the year, I wish to thank the citizens for their co-operation, and the members of the de- partment for their loyalty to their work.
In conclusion the chief Oswald J. Meunier on behalf of the members of the fire department wishes to thank the Board of Selectmen and the other town officials for their courtesy and consideration of the department.
OSWALD J. MEUNIER Chief
George W. Laughnane, Deputy Chief and Clerk
For the Fire Department Emile Caouette Assistant Clerk
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REPORT OF THE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
The forest fire department answered 3 alarms for forest fires in 1940.
Last year appropriation was $425.00.
The balance from last year appropriation was $60.44. Fire warden salary $200.00.
I recommend an appropriation of $200.00
There were 229 permits for fires in the open.
I wish at this time to thank the people for their good will and again ask their cooperation with this department to prevent forest fires in this vicinity.
Inventory of the forest fire department
One forest fire pump with 2500 feet of 11/2 inch
hose
$750.00
One ton and one half Ford truck
150.00
One Chevrolet truck
25.00
Thirty-six 21/2 gallon fire extinguishers
250.00
One five gallon can
1.50
Two five gallon pumps
10.00
One ten gallon pump
5.00
Three ten quart pails
2.25
Two shovels
2.00
Three pitch forks
3.00
Two brooms
2.00
OSWALD J. MEUNIER 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 $200.00 for this department.
For the coming year, I recommend an appropriation of $250.00.
The balance from last year's appropriation was $6.76.
During the year the Ambulance made the following trips :
Southbridge
134
Worcester
30
Fiskdale
12
Charlton
11
Sturbridge
9
West Dudley
6
Grafton
2
Boylston
1
Holyoke
1
Brimfield
1
Webster
1
Brookline
1
Providence, R. I.
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INVENTORY OF THE TOWN AMBULANCE
One Ford ambulance
$1,000.00
One spare tire
10.00
One folding stretcher
20.00
One first aid kit
5.00
Three blankets
12.00
Eight sheets
6.00
Six pillow cases
3.00
Two pillows
3.00
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OSWALD J. MEUNIER Chief of the Fire Department
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FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR 1941 Chief of the Fire Department
Gas and oil
$200.00
Upkeep of apparatus
350.00
500 Feet of hose at 97c a foot
485.00
Equipment of men
75.00
Upkeep of fire alarm
250.00
Fuel
500.00
Lights, lamps and power
245.00
House repairs
50.00
House furnishings
50.00
Telephones
175.00
Water supply
50.00
Laundry
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100.00
Stationery
10.00
Miscellaneous
200.00
2,740.00
Salaries of Callmen
One deputy chief
350.00
Three captains
375.00
Three lieutenants
330.00
Twenty-six regular men
2,600.00
One electrician
300.00
One clerk
25.00
3,980.00
Salaries of permanent men
One chief per year
2,400.00
One mechanic $39.40 per week
2,054.43
Eight regular men
15,017.12
19,471.55
256 Hydrants
16,640.00
Ambulance
250.00
Forest fire Warden
200.00
Forest fire department
200.00
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Special Appropriation
One 500-gallon pump
6,700.00
One Foam Generator
735.00
Five gas masks
225.00
Three salvage covers
120.00
One permanent man 9 months
1,445.14
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Report of POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Southbridge, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit for your consideration my yearly re- port ending December 31, 1940.
CHIEF Ulric Brault
REGULAR POLICE OFFICERS
Joseph Paquin
Ernest J. Fierro
Ovila J. Martin
Joseph Morin
Albert A. Lamarine John Lango
Arthur L. Murphy
Arthur Bouthillier
Alfred E. Lariviere
John M. Beaudry
Arcade J. Grenier Sylvio Bachand
Carl J. Corriveau
James B. Laughnane
JANITOR AND ASSISTANT LOCK-UP-KEEPER Ovide A. Desrosiers
Complaints made in Court by the department dur- ing the fiscal year. Total 725. Males 717, Females 8.
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OFFENSES
Adultery 4
Assault
8
Begetting
3
Breaking & Entering 31
Collecting Junk without license
2
Cruelty to animals
1
Delinquency
1
Desertion
1
Disturbing the peace
16
Drunkenness
206
Escaped from State Hospital
2
Forgery
2
Fornication
2
Fugitive from justice
1
Insane
1
Keeping unlicensed dogs
1
Larceny and Attempted larceny
57
Lewd & Cohabitation
1
Malicious mischief
7
Neglect to provide 20
Obtaining goods under false pretense 1
Operating automobile so as to endanger
12
Operating under influence of liquors 17
Peddling without a license 4
Rape and attempt rape 3
Receiving stolen goods 2
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Trespassing 1
Using a motor vehicle without authority 1
Vagrants
15
Violation of the fish and game laws
2
Violation of Court order
7
Violation of lottery laws
1
Violation of motor vehicle laws
283
Violation of Town-by-laws 8
MISCELLANEOUS
Motor vehicle accidents reported with personal injury 65
Motor vehicle accidents reported with property damaged 23
Doors & Windows found unlocked
229
Goods stolen & recovered $2,785.00
Goods stolen not recovered $696.00
Lodging given to travelers 405
Motor vehicle license suspended or revoked
109
Motor vehicles stolen & recovered 6
Parking summons served 687
Persons injured in motor vehicle accidents
77
Person killed in motor vehicle accidents
1
PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Building and Land
$60,000.00
Furniture and Equipment
5,000.00
$65,000.00
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For the the co-operation of your Honorable Board and all other town officials, I wish to extend in behalf of the members of our department and myself our sincera thanks for their kindly consideration.
Respectfully submitted, ULRIC BRAULT. Chief
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Building Report of 1940
OFFICE OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR Southbridge, Mass.
Report of the Building Construction for the year 1940. Cottages 36-cost-$162,000
2 Apartment houses 20-" - 124,000
3 Apartment houses
7-".
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49,000
4 Apartment houses 1-"- 12,000
Total New Construction 64 units-Cost-$347,000
Alterations 35
Cost-$117,382
Garages
38
Cost-$ 11,400
Miscellaneous
5
Cost-$
2,500
Cost of Total Contruction $478,982
721/2% of the total was spent on new units.
241/2% of the total was spent on Alterations. 21/2% of the total was spent on Garages. 1/2 of 1% of the total was spent on Misc.
It was a privilege to serve the Town of Southbridge, in the past year, and I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the Contractors for the cooperation they have given me.
ARMAND DE ANGELIS Building Inspector
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Report of the TRUSTEES of the JACOB EDWARDS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TRUSTEES For the Town Jacob K. Edwards, Chairman
Rene Francazzi Oswald Laliberte
For the Edwards Bequest
George B. Wells
Gertrude W. Smith
W. Wesley Crawford Arthur Kay
LIBRARY HOURS
Open 1941 :
Week Days-10:00 A. M. to 9:00 P. M.
Sundays-2:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. READING
ONLY Through APRIL
Closed 1941:
January 1-New Year's Day May 30-Memorial Day
July 4-Independence Day September 1-Labor Day November 11-Armistice Day (Until 2:00 P. M.) November 27-Thanksgiving Day
December 25-Christmas
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
To the Trustees of the Jacob Edwards Memorial Library :
The year 1940 marks for the Jacob Edwards Memo- rial Library a pause in its history of progress. Miss Ella Miersch, Librarian for forty years, resigned at the end of 1939 and her successor was not appointed until Octo- ber-and did not assume her duties until November eighteen. Miss Bamford, assistant librarian, and a staff of able workers carried on, but always with the feeling that measures were temporary-so that it was more or less a period of marking time. The library lost none of its borrowers, but the number of books lent was a little below that of 1939, due possibly to there being fewer new books added at regular intervals. The total num- ber of new titles for the year represented an increase of thirty-nine over last year's record, but since many of them were added in December, their use did not affect very greatly the 1940 borrowing records. Fewer re- placements were bought and fewer titles transferred from the Duplicate Pay to the regular collection than in 1939. Figures will be found in the tabular arrangement of statistics at the end of the report. A few are repeated here merely to explain the apparent loss in circulation, which does not mean in this case a loss of ground.
For a resident of less than two months standing to sum up a library year in which she had but a very small share seems a little unsuitable. May I offer instead my impressions of the Jacob Edwards Memorial Library and my hopes for its future, as my report to the trustees for the year 1940?
The Town of Southbridge has just cause to be proud of its library. Few towns of this size have so adequate, so well planned and attractive a building. There is room for expansion for years to come, and for developments of which we can only dream now. The building unhappily has been allowed to suffer for the want of regular up- keep and repairs that the best of buildings require. So
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that now, what has every right to be a delightful gather- ing place for those in need of reading matter is a little on the dismal side. Walls are dark and gloomy, lighting is poor, and an electric book lift for facilitating routine work has been out of use for two years.
The same condition holds true of the books. The library books have had good hard use. All libraries want this to be so, of course. They do not exist for the purpose of keeping books on the shelves. However, books that are used wear out. They need constant care and attention, and in order to meet the demand for new books, the upkeep of the old has had to be neglected.
We are a long way off from the early days of public libraries. We take our public services pretty much for granted. Few of us stop to consider how much reading material we should have if we spent on our own collec- tions the fifty cents per capita that it cost the town in 1940 to run the library. What could each of us buy for fifty cents that would provide recreational reading throughout the year, supplementary reading for our children in school, and material on any subject that came up on which we needed information ?
Library authorities have set a standard of $1.00 per capita as a minimum requirement for running an ad- equate public library. In comparison with our sixty-two cents, which we had with the addition of the income from the Edwards endowment funds, that seems a for- tune. Many towns of this size, however, are appropri- ating that much-some of them more than $1.00 per capita. When that Utopian condition comes in South- bridge, we shall have a building that we can be proud of, not only for its original value, which represents a gift and not a town effort, but also for what we have done to make it a worthy place-worthy not only of a generous donor whose gift we wish to honor, but also of a forward looking town desiring the best in education and environ- ment for its citizens. We shall have not only a building to be proud of, but a staff adequate to carry the service further than it now reaches, to supplement in more ways
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than it can now do the educational system and make the library truly the "people's university." We shall also have a book collection up to date and generous to cover the needs and tastes of seventeen thousand people giving themselves an education and enriching their lives by means of their joint enterprise, the public library.
We are well on our way to that goal, it seems to me, as this report goes to press. The library has a group of interested and cooperative trustees, alert to their re- sponsibilities and generous with their time in an effort to bring the library up to the highest standards. Town officials are aware that the library is their responsibility also, and town residents show their interest by their use of the library's resources. With all of us desiring the best, a staff willing to give it, a town willing to finance it, we can achieve it, I feel sure.
Respectfully submitted,
ELEANOR SHANE, Librarian
1940 TOTAL INCOME and EXPENDITURES
Town appropriation
$8,526.00
Returned: Credit E. & D. Account 209.90
Net Town appropriation
$8,316.10
Income from Trust Funds
Robert J. Edwards
1,717.83
Hannah M. Edwards
820.75
Grace M. Edwards
1,200.00
Bradford Fund
117.36
3,855.94
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Mynott Trust
Income Credited
25.00
Total 1940
(1) 3,880.94
Disbursements 1940
(2) 2,243.25
2,243.25
1940 Library Cost $10,559.35
January 1, 1940 Balance on hand $ 238.17
Received or credited during year from Trust Funds as above
(1) 3,880.94
Total 4,119.11
Disbursement from Trust Funds,
as above (2) 2,243.25
December 31, 1940 Balance Forward $1,875.86
Including the detailed disbursements as reported by Town Accountant, the 1940 Total Library Costs are summarized as follows :
Payroll-Librarian, Assistants, Regular & Part-time employees $4,429.58
Books, Periodicals & Book Repairs
2,101.77
Operation & Maintenance of building and grounds 2,518.55
Misc. Operating Expenses
1,419.80
Furniture & Fixtures 89.65
Total
$10,559.35
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The records and funds of trustees have been audited and report of audit is on file with the Secretary of Board of Trustees.
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FORM OF STATISTICS
Name of Library
Jacob Edwards Memorial Library
Town and State
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Name of Librarian
Eleanor Shane
Date of Founding
1871
Population Served
16,825
Number of days open during year
336
Hours open each week for reading
55-62
Hours open each week for lending
55
Number of volumes January 1, 1940
27,514
Number of volumes added
837
New 823 ) Including 242 books
) by gift and transfer
Replaced 14 ) from duplicate pay
Number of volumes discarded 573
Number of volumes December 31, 1940
27,778
Number of registered borrowers 6,943
Number of volumes lent for home use
96,336
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Report of TAX COLLECTOR
To the Citizens of Southbridge :
1934 TAXES
Tax Title
$1,849.42
Tax Title Disclaimed and payment to
Treasurer
$1,849.42
1935 TAXES
Tax Title
$1,849.42
Tax Title Disclaimed and payment to
Treasurer
$1,849.42
1936 TAXES
Tax Title $1,948.13
Tax Title Disclaimed and payment to
Treasurer
$1,948.13
1937 PERSONAL TAXES
Outstanding January 1, 1940 $10.41
Payments to Treasurer $10.41
1937 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Outstanding January 1, 1940 $552.54
Tax Title Disclaimed 1,239.76
Payments to Treasurer $1,792.30
1938 PERSONAL TAXES
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$1,126.97
Payments to Treasurer
$1,066.51
Abated 56.91
Outstanding December 31, 1940 3.55
$1,126.97
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1938 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$16,938.47 1938 Taxes reported as Taxes of 1939
100.47
$17,038.47
Payments to Treasurer $16,968.82
Abated
3.54
Tax Title
21.54
Outstanding December 31, 1940 - 44.52
$17,038.47
1939 PERSONAL TAXES
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$4,260.07
Payments to Treasurer
$2,422.61
Abated
41.20
Outstanding December 31, 1940 - 1,796.26
$4,260.07
1939 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$79,970.59
Taxes reported as 1939 should be taxes of 1938
100.00
Tax Title Disclaimed
2,140.34
Refund
247.20
$82,458.13
Payments to Treasurer $55,192.39
Abated 3,010.00
Outstanding December 31, 1940 - 24,230.61
$82,458.13
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1940 PERSONAL TAXES
Commitment July 11, 1940
$81,685.61
Payment to Treasurer $77,178.73
229.32
Abated Outstanding December 31, 1940 4,277.56
$81,685.61
1940 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Commitment of April 8, 1940
$ 11,394.00
Commitment of July 11, 1940
427,086.58
Commitment of July 31, 1940
48.00
Commitment of December 18,
1940
44.00
Commitment of December 20,
1940
179.55
Refunds
6.00
Overpayment to Treasurer
2.00
$438,760.13
Payments to Treasurer $357,203.90
Abated
3,075.76
Tax Title
152,83
Outstanding December 31, 1940
78,327.64
$438,760.13
1938 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$1.26
Payments to Treasurer $1.26
1939 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$777.33
Commitment of January 22, 1940
475.41
Refunded
15.96
Reported abated should be out- standing
21.39
To be refunded
73.17
$1,363.26
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Payments to Treasurer
$1,223.98
Abated
133.94
Refunds paid by Treasurer
5.54
Overpayment to Treasurer
.20
$1,363.26
1940 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX
Commitment of March 29, 1940 .
$21,318.62
Commitment of April 26, 1940 4,916.23
Commitment of August 2, 1940 _
3,949.76
Commitment of August 19, 1940 _
3,054.12
Commitment of October 28, 1940
1,197.66
Commitment of November 16, 1940
522.14
Commitment of December 26, 1940
135.38
$35,093.91
Payments to Treasurer
$33,383.65
Abated
2,509.04
Refunds paid by Treasurer
1,323.71
Outstanding December 31, 1940
524.93
$35,093.91
1937 SEWER ASSESSMENT
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$1.35
Abated
$1.35
1938 SEWER ASSESSMENT
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$17.60
Payments to Treasurer 17.60
1938 SEWER ASSESSMENT INTEREST
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$6.34
Payments to Treasurer
6.34
Added interest paid to Treasurer $.57
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1939 SEWER ASSESSMENT
Outstanding January 1, 1940
$713.58
Payments to Treasurer $273.92
Outstanding December 31, 1940
$439.66
$713.58
1939 SEWER ASSESSMENT INTEREST
Outstanding January 1, 1940 $128.57
Payments to Treasurer $58.90
Outstanding December 31, 1940 69.67
$128.57
Sewer paid in advance $69.42
Interest paid on Sewers paid in advance .31
Added Interest paid on advance sewer 4.40
1940 SEWER ASSESSMENT
Commitment of July 11, 1940 $1,725.30
I'ayments to Treasurer $917.16
Outstanding December 31, 1940 808.14
$1,725.30
1940 SEWER ASSESSMENT INTEREST
Commitment of July 11, 1940
$235.60
Outstanding December 31, 1940 . $162.98
Payments to Treasurer
72.62
$235.60
Added Interest on Sewer
$.14
1940 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT
Commitment of July 11, 1940 $583.68
Payments to Treasurer $123.03
Outstanding December 31, 1940 - 460.65
Sidewalk paid in advance $583.68 $59.76
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1940 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT INTEREST
Commitment of July 11, 1940
$78.69 Payments to Treasurer $25.66
Outstanding December 31, 1940
53.03
$78.69
1940 SPECIAL SEWER
Commitment of September 17, 1940
$
151.57
Commitment of September 24, 1940
2,853.65
Payments to Treasurer $1,890.41
To be added to Taxes
1,114.81
$3,005.22
1940 SPECIAL SIDEWALK
Commitment of June 7, 1940
$294.93
Commitment of June 7, 1940
845.97
Commitment of June 7
404.98
Commitment of June 19
64.29
$1,610.17
Payments to Treasurer
$734.45
To be added to Taxes
861.20
Abated
4.52
$1,610.17
INTEREST
Taxes of 1937 (Personal) $ .08
Taxes of 1937 (Real Estate)
101.35
Taxes of 1938 (Personal)
62.09
Taxes of 1938 (Real Estate)
1,100.36
Taxes of 1939 (Personal)
40.63
Taxes of 1939 (Real Estate)
1,132.95
l'axes of 1939 (Poll)
.06
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Taxes of 1940 (Personal)
2.14
Taxes of 1940 (Real Estate)
64.39
Taxes of 1939 (Excise)
2.46
Taxes of 1940 (Excise)
6.18
Special Sidewalk of 1940
.12
$2,512.81
Demands on 1939 Taxes
$5.95
Demands on 1940 Taxes
$240.40
Refunds paid by Treasurer on 1940 Excise
$1,323.71
I wish at this time to thank the citizens of Southbridge and the various Town Officials for their kind co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
M. DUHAMEL Tax Collector
51
WORLD WAR MEMORIAL
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge :
Under the supervision of the trustees the following work was performed :
One large tree stump which had formerly im- peded the continuance of the wall situated on the west side of the park was removed. There was then built a six foot addition to said wall the whole length of which is approximately 90 feet.
In order to better maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of the park, two large waste receptacles were purchased and they were placed where they would yield the maxi- mum benefit.
Another improvement was the planting of three trees; two of these being hemlocks and the other arborvitae.
The maintenance standards previously adopted were vigorously adhered to. Among other things done were: the painting of the flagpole and the spraying of the elms. The mowing of the lawns and the sweeping of the park was again performed by the members of the fire department and for their cooperation the Trus- tees wish to express their sincere appreciation.
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