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Coronary Sclerosis 5 Thrombosis of leftiliac artery 1
Coronary Thrombosis. 16
DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Cerebral Hemorrage. 10 Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis. .. 1
Cerebral Thrombosis 3
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DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Bronchopneumonia. 4 Lobar Pneumonia 2
Cancer of Lung 3 Pneumonia 1
Carcinoma of Larynx.
1 Pulmonary Tuberculosis. 1
DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Cancer of rectum. 1 Cirrhosis of liver ... 4
Carcinoma of throat 1 Diverticulosis of sigmoid. 1
Carcinoma of intestine
4 Malignancy of bowel. 1
Carcinoma of liver 1 Perforated gastric ulcer 1
Carcinoma of pancreas
1
Ruptured appendix.
1
Carcinoma of stomach
3
Ruptured duodenal ulcer.
1
DISEASES OF GENTIOURINARY SYSTEM
Adenocarcinoma of prostate. . 2 Chronic nephritis. 3
Cancer of prostate gland. 1 Ectopic gestation. 1
Cancer of uterus 1 Uremia 4
ALL OTHERS
Accident of pregnancy. 1 Gangrene of feet 1
Aleukemic Luekemia. 1 Imperforated anus 1
Atelectasis of new born
3 Prematurity.
6 Chicken-pox
1 Hodgkins disease 2
Congenital myelomeningocele .. 1 Still born 9
Diabetes Mellitus
1
ACCIDENTAL
Fracture of skull. 1 Second and Third degree burns 1
Total .147
Respectfully submitted,
MARGUERITE C. HOULE, R. N.
Agent-Board of Health
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
Due to the conservation of rubber and gasoline for war pur- poses as last year, the regular annual census of cattle, hogs, sheep and goats was omitted. In its place, a census of all the dairy cattle within the Town limits was taken for the purpose of estimating the requirements of new regulations, state and federal, on the production and sale of milk and cream.
The report of this census, which was mailed to the Director of Livestock Disease Control in Boston on July 19th, enumerated 316 dairy cows and 68 heifers below two years old.
The various other duties of this position included the follow- ing:
Barns and stables inspected .. 63 Heads of cattle imported and checked as to T. B. ear tag number and Bang's disease certificates .. 97 Heads of cattle quarantined for Mastitis and Bang's disease. . .
29 Dog bites investigated and animals quarantined for 14 days. 21 Total number of animals inspected. 531 Barns and stables ordered cleaned and disinfected. O
During the year, more than twice the number of dairy cattle were imported from other states compared to last year, the sale price of which ranged from $225. to $300. per head, for mature stock.
With the added equipment purchased this year for our labora- tory, we are now able to carry on tests on the milk of cows sus- pected of Bang's disease infection, which ought to prove beneficial to herd owners, and also enable them to produce better and safer milk.
The regular annual tuberculin test of dairy cattle by the state authorities failed to turn out any reactors in this vicinity, so no barns or stables had to be disinfected. All animals appear to be in good health and their stables are kept reasonably clean with no excessive accumulation of manure to provide breeding places for flies or other vermin.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH' A. CHAGNON
Inspector of Animals
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REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health.
Gentlemen:
The continued restrictions and limitations of priorities on materials have held down plumbing construction to additions or re- pairs of existing buildings. The housing projects on Marcy St. , and off Morris St., are federal administration matters, and are entirely under the control and supervision of the federal inspectors.
Recent proposals by the War Production Board are that raw ma- terials will be released in 1944 in a much larger amount than formerly to manufacture much needed articles for the repair and maintenance of buildings, autos, radios, clocks, cooking utensils, toasters and heaters of all kinds, refrigerators, plumbing and heating goods, plastics, etc.
As soon as these articles are manufactured and made available to consumers, the demand for these, which has been dormant, will create more work in the plumbing and heating business as well as other industries.
In 1943, we have accomplished the following work and installa- tions:
New
Used
Unfinished Jobs on Jan. 1, 1943.
17
Number of Permits granted.
168
Number of Inspections.
309
Water Tests ..
24
Water Closets
91
19
Lavatories
59
6
Bath Tubs.
8
3
Kitchen Sinks
20
5
Sink & Trays.
6
2
Water Heaters & Stove Coils
37
Hot Water Tanks.
76
7
Urinals.
6
3
Slop Sinks
3
Shower Pans.
4
Water Pumps.
2
Beer Dispensers & Bar Sinks
4
Washing Fountains
11
Washing Machines
2
1
Soda Fountains
1
Refrigerators
1
Industrial Sinks
2
Settling Tanks
3
Floor Drains.
14
Water Piping Jobs.
32
Sewer Connections. 0
6
Total New Fixtures .
342
Total Used Fixtures
54
Unfinished Jobs.
7
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. CHAGNON
Inspector of Plumbing
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of Southbridge:
We hereby submit our annual report for the year ending December 31, 1943.
On March 8th the Board of Public Welfare met and organized as follows: Ovide Desrosiers, chairman; Hermas Lippe, clerk; Marie Lariviere, third member.
The following statistics show the monthly General Relief case load:
CASES
TOTAL
STATE
LOCAL
CASES
PERSONS
January
25
59
84
171
February
14
59
73
156
March
12
57
69
143
April
13
54
67
112
May
13
49
62
115
June
13
47
60
113
July
10
43
53
103
August
10
43
53
119
September
10
42
52
93
October
7
44
51
100
November
9
43
52
9'7
December
11
38
49
90
A total of 13 families representing 36 persons were aided under the Aid to Dependent Children Laws during 1943. 3 cases were closed during the year on account of employment. The Old Age Assistance program is also under the supervision of this Board.
The Child Welfare District Service serving the towns of South- bridge, Sturbridge and Charltonis still under the able supervision of Mrs. Edith Cushing.
23 persons were cared for at the local Infirmary, under the capable supervision of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beauregard.
Federal and State reimbursements and payments fromother cities and towns have been prompt and satisfactory and have greatly re- duced our net expenditures. These reimbursements amount to a con- siderable sum and should be considered in arriving at the net ex- penditures of this Department.
Respectfully submitted,
OVIDE DESROSIERS, Chairman
HERMAS LIPPE, Clerk
MARIE E. LARIVIERE, Other Member
HERBERT H. MICHON, Agent
Board of Public Welfare
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OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge:
During the year 1943, the Bureau of Old Age Assistance assisted 227 cases . The following tabulation shows monthly details.
Month
Cases Added
Cases Closed
Cases Rejected
Cases Aided
January
3
7
1
173
February
5
4
2
178
March
6
4
3
176
April
8
5
1
179
May
2
9
1
178
June
2
2
1
174
July
2
0
0
174
August
2
6
2
173
September
4
15
1
159
October
5
3
0
161
November
2
4
1
160
December
2
2
1
160
Totals
43
61
14
Reasons for Closing Cases
Deceased.
19
To another City or Town
7
To accept employment.
7
Children able to provide.
26
To institutions
1
Husband employed.
1
Total
61
The Bureau of Old Age Assistance complied with the new Old Age Assistance requirements which became fully effective on September 8, 1943. Itis now necessary to establish accurately the liability of sons and daughters and to enforce required contribution to parents. Because of the new requirements many cases were reduced and dis- continued. Each applicant and each recipient was notified of his rights and responsibilities under the law.
Respectfully submitted,
OVIDE DESROSIERS HERMAS LIPPE
MARIE E. LARIVIERE HERBERT H. MICHON, Agent
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REPORT OF ASSESSORS
The Board of Assessors submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1943.
All appropriations voted since 1942
Tax Rate was fixed. . .
$645,651.79
Total appropriations voted to be taken from available funds. In 1942 since 1942 tax rate was fixed
31,241.86
$676.893.65
STATE: Tax and Assessments
1943 Estimates
State Tax
$12,650.00
State Parks and Reservations
454.97
State Audit of
Municipal Ac- count
472.79
State Examination of Retirement System
40.80
$13,618.56
$ 13,618.56
COUNTY: Tax and Assessments
County Tax .
$20,373.77
Tuberculosis Hos- pital Assessment
16,666.35
$37,040.12
$ 37,040.12
OVERLAY of current year
$ 16,389.38
GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
$743,941.71
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Estimated receipts for the year 1941. .
$191.656.31
AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS :
Amount and date of approval by Commissioner of Corpor- ations and Taxation.
$ 19,762.00 - June 25, 1942 5,683.34 - November 13, 1942 5,796.52 - January 27, 1943
$ 31,241.86
$ 31,241.86
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS $222,898.17
NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY
$521,043.54
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Tax
Number of Polls 6,082 at $2.00 .
each.
Total Valuation (
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Personal Property, (Tax Rate)
$ 2,096,765.00 (
)
77,580,31
Real Estate
$37.00 ) $11,656,740.00 (
)
$431,299.38
Loss on account of fractional divisions of tax rate . . .15
TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY
$521,043.54
ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION OF THE TAX
RATE
Betterment and special assess- ments added to taxes:
Sidewalk Assessments, apportioned and interest. O
$154.42
. · o . Sewer Assessments , apportioned
and interest.
568.04
TOTAL OF ALL OTHER COMMITMENTS
722.46
TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENTS COMMITTED TO THE COLLECTOR TO DATE OF FIXING TAX RATE .
$521,766.00
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS:
December 13, 1943
Real Estate Valuation $1,350.00
Tax on Real Estate.
$49.95
Warrant to Collector, December 13, 1943. . ·
$ 49.95
Personal Property Valuation $1,500.00
$55.50
Tax on Personal Property. . Warrant to Collector, December 13, 1943. $55.50
September 27, 1943
Polls 24 at $2.00
$48.00
Warrant to Collector, September 27, 1943. . $48.00
December 13, 1943
Polls 7 at $2.00. $14.00
Warrant to Collector, December 13, 1943. $14.00
TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION ON PER- SONAL AND REAL ESTATE $13,756,355.00
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$ 12,164.00
TOTAL WARRANTS TO COL- LECTOR ON POLLS, PER- SONAL, REAL ESTATE AND SEWER AND SIDEWALK AS- SESSMENTS FOR 1943.
$521,933.45
VALUATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR 1943. . · 0 O Tax on Motor Vehicles for
1943.
.
Warrant to Collector for
1943.
·
$569,400.00 20,227.85
$ 20,227.85
TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION FOR 1943
$14,325,755.00
TOTAL WARRANTS TO COLLECTOR FOR 1943
$542,161.30
VALUE OF EXEMP TED PROPERTY
Churches, Parsonages, Schools and Hos- pital .
Town Property
U.S.P.O. Property
$1,772,210.00 $1,706,490.00 98,000.00
$3,576,700.00
Number of Motor Vehicles Assessed 3540
JOSEPH T. GERVAIS JOSEPH LAFLECHE CHARLES NORMANDIN
Board of Assessors
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REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER
For year ending December 31, 1943
Cash on Hand January 1, 1943 $ 300,240.32
Receipts for 1943 1,173,265.30
1943 Disbursements
$1,473,505.62 1,085,241.37
Balance, Cash on Hand, Dec. 31, 1943
$ 388,264.25
FUNDED DEBT
Due 1944
Denominated
Date of Issue
Amount Of Loan
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1943
$ 9,000.00
Eastford Rd. & West St. School
1936
$152,490.00
$ 89,000.00
4,000.00
Northern Dist. Elem. School
1938
80,000.00
60,000.00
Total
$149,000.00
TEMPORARY LOAN
$100,000.00 - Anticipation of Revenue Loan - Due May 1, 1944
Respectfully submitted,
NORBERT C. BENOIT
Town Treasurer
CEMETERY FUND Balance
Depository
Dec. 31, 1943
Int. 1943
Cambridge Savings Bank
3000.00
75.00
Charlestown 5-Cent Savings
2000.00
40.00
Dedham Inst. for Savings
2000.00
40.00
Gardner Savings Bank
3000.00
75.00
Lynn Inst. for Savings
2000.00
40.00
Leominster Savings Bank
2475.00
61.89
Millbury Savings Bank
1453.52
36.32
Newburyport 5-Cent Savings
3000.00
60.00
New Bedford 5-Cent Savings
3000.00
60.42
Natick 5-Cent Savings
2500.00
56.25
Southbridge Savings Bank
4209.25
82.84
Salem 5-Cent Savings
2000.00
50.00
Winchedon Savings Bank Ware Savings Bank
2000.00
50.00
Webster 5-Cent Savings
1714.68
34.28
Worcester 5-Cent Savings
2000.00
50.00
Worcester Co-op Fed. Bank
4000.00
110.00
Workingmen's Co-op Bank
4000.00
100,00
Merchant's Co-op Bank
4000.00
90.00
Mattapan Co-op Bank
2000.00
70.00
4000.00
120.00
Mt. Washington Co-op Bank Congress Co-op Bank
4000.00
120.00
3000.00
90.00
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Southbridge Co-op Bank Merrimack Co-op Bank Suffolk Co-op Bank Minot Co-op Bank Lincoln Co-op Bank
2000.00
70.00
2000.00
62.50
4000.00
100.00
2000.00
62.50
2000.00
60.00
Totals
73352.45
1866.99
Cemetery Fund as of January 1, 1943
$72,652.45
Added to Fund, 1943
700.00
$73,352.45
Respectfully submitted,
NORBERT C. BENOIT
Town Treasurer
TRUST FUNDS
Depository
Balance Jan. 1, 1943
Int . 1943
Balance Dec. 31, 1943
MARY MYNOTT FUND
Southbridge Savings Bank
$1,000.00
$25.00
$1,000.00
BOYER FUND
Southbridge Savings Bank
374.20
7.51
381.71
JESSE J. ANGELL FUND
Southbridge Savings Bank
1,245.23
25.02
1,270.25
ELLA M. COLE FUND
Attleboro Savings Bank
1,000.00
20.00
1,000.00
Cambridge Savings Bank
1,000.00
25.00
1,000.00
Charlestown 5-Cent Savings
1,000.00
20.00
1,000.00
HANNAH M. EDWARDS FUND
The First National Bank of Boston Trustee
5,000.00
85.00
5,000.00
Respectfully submitted,
NORBERT C. BENOIT
Town Treasurer
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OFFICE OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectzen:
Following is a report on Building Construction in Southbridge for the year ending December 31, 1943.
No. of Units
Value
% of Total Construction
Single family units
2
$9,000
2-1/2% 0 50-1/2%
88 additional
Two apartment units
0
0
Wulti-family units
9
176,000
Additions and Altera-
tions, including
Industrial Construc- tion
26
158,250
44-1/2%
Garages
6
3,200
1%
Misc.
7
1,790
1-1/2%
Total
50
$348,240 (Compared with $276, 790 for 1942)
95% of all construction was due to Multi-family Units and ad- ditions to industrial buildings. The Multi-family units consisted almost entirely of the Federal Housing Projects Administration, at Morris Street, which provided 80 additional families and the Girls' Dozitory at Marcy Street. (This is included with alterations)
Additions to factories amounted to 44-1/2% of constructing and of this construction was for National Defense purposes.
Private construction and alterations amounted to only 5% of the total. This proves that once again Southbridge has complied with the Government restrictions of Building.
It is my duty to wam prospective builders that it is impera- tive they apply for a Building permit before actual construction begins. By doing this, any chance of unlawful construction will be eliminated.
Respectfully submitted,
ARMAND DEANGELIS
Building Inspector
rost
families provided for, plus 90, rooms at girls doritory on Marcy Street.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1943:
Wiring Department
Permits issued for new work
60
Permits issued for addition to old work
412
Inspection while work is in progress 619
Recommendations to alter wiring
10
Temporary Permits
15
Due to the restrictions on new buildings, a large reduction in permits was noted, although considerable alterations were completed.
Several large installations have been completed in war plants. With good priorities no trouble has been encountered in obtaining material.
H ; wish to thank Mr. LeClair and the Electric Light Company for their co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE L. DESPRES
Inspector of Wires
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REPORT OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Citizens of Southbridge: Southbridge, Massachusetts
Your Board of Street Commissioners wish to submit the following report of the work of the Highway Department for the year ending December 31, 1943.
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
This work was carried on in the usual manner with expenditures of $25,447.91 compared with expenditures of $25,628.69 last year.
ROAD MACHINERY (New Equipment)
The following new equipment was purchased during the year.
1 Gravel Boom for Nelson KR-5 Loader
2 Highway Sanders @ 300.00
1 Frink 1 way Snow plow 400.00
$665.00 600.00
Total $1,665.00
ROAD MACHINERY MAINTENANCE
Machinery Maintenance expenditures this year were $5,767.74 as compared with $7,100.74 last year.
CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE
This work was carried on by the Highway Department under the supervision of the State Department of Public Works. A special appropriation of $650.00 was added to this account for sloping a bank on the North Woodstock Road. Total expenditures $3,350.00.
RUBBISH COLLECTION
A total of thirteen collections were made from April 1st to November 1st at a cost to the Town of $2,123.33.
TOWN DUMP
This work was carried on in the usual manner with expenditures of $1,200.00.
SNOW & ICE
This work was carried on in the usual manner with expenditures of $6,991.63.
PAIGE HILL AND CHARLTON STREET DRAINS
This work was done on a contract basis at an expense to the Town of $3,676.46
The Street Commissioners take this opportunity to thank the various Town Departments for their co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE LAFLECHE
ALFRED BEAULIEU
LOUIS C. DIONNE
Board of Street Commissioners
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION Division of Accounts State House, Boston
February 2, 1944
To the Board of Selectmen
Mr. Leo J. Cournoyer, Chairman Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and ac- counts of the town of Southbridge for the year ending December 31, 1943, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts.
Very truly yours,
TNW: FC
THEODORE N. WADDELL
Director of Accounts
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Mr. Theodore N. Waddell
Director of Accounts
Department of Corporations and Taxation
State House, Boston
Sir:
As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and ac- counts of the town of Southbridge for the year ending December 31, 1943, and report thereon as follows:
The records of the financial transactions of the several de- partments receiving or disbursing money for the town, or committing bills for collection, were examined, checked, and verified by com- parison with the reports and records kept by the town accountant.
The accountant's ledger was analyzed, the appropriation ac- counts being checked to the town meeting records of appropriations and transfers voted, and a balance sheet, showing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1943, was prepared and is ap- pended to this report.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The cash book was footed and the recorded receipts were analyzed and checked with the records of the departments collecting money for the town and with other sources from which money was paid .into the town treasury, while the payments were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds.
The cash on hand on January 6, 1944, was verified and the bank balances were reconciled with statements furnished by the banks of deposit and by actual count of the cash in the office.
The savings bank books and securities representing the invest- ments of the trust funds and of the contributory retirement system funds in the custody of the treasurer were examined and listed, the income being proved and the withdrawals verified.
The tax title deeds on hand were listed and the amounts trans- ferred to the tax title account were verified. Verification of the tax titles, as listed, was made by comparison with the records in the Registry of Deeds.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked. The tax accounts outstanding according to the previous examination, and all subsequent commitment lists, were audited and reconciled with the warrants of the assessors committing the taxes for collection. The payments to the treasurer were checked with the treasurer's and the accountant's books, the abatements as re-
corded were compared with the assessors' records of abatements granted, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger.
The outstanding taxes were verified by sending notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received it appears that the ac- counts, as listed are correct.
The records of licenses and permits issued by the selectmen, town clerk, and the health department were examined and checked, and the payments to the State and the town were verified.
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The surety bonds of the officials required by law to furnish them were examined and found to be in proper form.
In view of the lack of uniformity in the rate per mile allowed town employees when using privately-owned automobiles on town busi- ness, it is recommended that the town authorize the selectmen to establish a uniform allowance to town employees for expenses in- curred by them in the operation of motor vehicles owned by them and used in the performance of their official duties.
In addition to the departments mentioned, the books and accounts of the sealer of weights and measures and of police, fire, highway, public welfare, school, library and cemetery departments were ex- amined and checked, and the payments to the treasurer were verified.
For the co-operation extended by the several town officials during the process of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted, HERMAN B. DINE
Assistant Director of Accounts
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1943.
VITAL STATISTICS
Number of Births.
477
Number of Deaths
180
Number of Marriages
169
Number of Marriage Intentions
151
MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES RECORDED
Auctioneer's .
5
Sale of Firearms.
4
Garage.
35
Gasoline.
36
Bowling and Pool.
8
Hawkers and peddlers.
·
8
Junk.
9
DOG LICENSES RECORDED
Number licenses Males.
644
Females.
117
Spayed
195
Kennel
1
Total licenses issued 957 . o · ·
Amount paid to Town Treasurer
$2,096.60
SPORTING, HUNTING, TRAPPING AND FISHING LICENSES RECORDED
Resident Citizens' Fishing Licenses
641
Resident Citizens' Hunting Licenses
346
Resident Citizens' Sporting Licenses.
0 296
Resident Citizen Women's and Minors' Fishing Licenses
197
Resident Minor Trappers' Licenses
2
Resident Citizens' Trapping Licenses.
11
Non-Resident Citizens' 3-Day Fishing Licenses
8
Non-Resident Citizens' Fishing Licenses
4
Non-Resident Citizens' Hunting Licenses
5
Duplicate Licenses.
50
Amount paid to Division of Fisheries and Game
$3,083.00
MEETINGS HELD IN 1943
1. Annual Election of Town Officers;
March 1st.
2. Annual Business Meeting;
March 8th.
3. Special Town Meeting;
May 24th.
4. Special Town Meeting;
October 11th.
5. Special Town Meeting;
December 13th.
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0
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LIST OF JURORS DRAWN BY SELECTMEN
Alexander Beauregard
E. H. Hill
Albert Gendron,
42 Thomas St. 122 Litchfield Ave.
Adelard Lepage
Noe J. Gaudette
John Barnett
Alfred Gelineau
36 School St. 327 Hamilton St. 17 Charlton St.
Adelard Daphanis
199 Charlton St. 99 Cross St.
Theodore Chamberland
Eugel Gaumond
16 Gardner St. 276 Mechanic St.
Napoleon Marand
Antoine Boiteau
71 Sayles St.
Louis Hetu
48 Dresser St.
Charles Bourdelais
213 Elm St. Rose St.
Charles Gravel
Napoleon Blais
Paul Langlois
Wilfred Faford
Alpherie Belanger
Albert Paulhus
Valmore Gauthier
11 Columbia St. 27 Worcester St. 199 Charlton St. 5 Fiske St.
Respectfully submitted,
CLARE P. BOYER
Town Clerk
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244 Marcy St. 472 South St.
Louis Grenke
158 Charlton St. 402 Worcester St. 64 Crystal St.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Citizens of Southbridge:
Last year, I sprayed the town elm trees for elm leaf beetles. The work was done with very good results. This spraying should be done every year to control the beetles.
I did some trimming, bracing, cabling, and cavity work on trees that were in bad condition. Removed five maple trees on Durfee Street, and two maple trees on Mill Street.
If any citizen should notice any unusually dangerous condition of a tree, he ought to notify the Tree Warden promptly. Any co- operation would be very much appreciated.
I shall always be ready to serve you.
Respectfully yours , V. ILBUR G. WILSON
Tree Warden
REPORT OF GYPSY MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
Last year , we found and exterminated 8, 286 gypsy moth egg clusters. This includes the spring and fall extermination. In- spection was restricted only to trees under the town's jurisdiction, because of the limited amount of funds. I find Moth situation better since we have been spraying the trees.
Respectfully yours,
WILBUR G. WILSON
Moth Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
Citizens of the Town of Southbridge:
Due to war conditions and government limitation on private building construction, the activities of the board have been cur- tailed.
During the year the government took over the old Harrington Cutlery plant on Marcy Street, and same was reconstructed into dormitory accommodations for ninety seven women, restricted to those workers in defense plants.
The government also leased a tract of land situated between Morris and Warren Streets, and on this land there were erected eighty apartments of the temporary type, divided into eight build- ings. These buildings are erected in a Two-Family Zone but are supposed to be removed within eighteen months after the termina- tion of the war. These are also restricted to workers in defense plants.
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