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No inspection stickers 3
Property Damage Accidents Reported ... 103
Warnings to Local Operators 90
Arrests, All Motorists 136
Summonses Issued out of State, Town
25
Courtesy Cards to Out of State Operators
112
Personal Injury Accidents Reported
32
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Coasters Injred by Autos 23
Parking Meters in Use 302 Monies Collected $18,947.43
Respectfully submitted, OVIDE A. DESROSIERS, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Dear Sirs:
This is the Building Inspector's Report for the year ending December 31, 1953.
This office issued 111 permits for the year as follows:
New houses for a total of
$459,750.00
Garage and Storage Buildings
36,800.00
Alterations and Additions
8,300.00
Manufacturing Plants
69,000.00
Farm Buildings
17,000.00
Business Buildings
34,000.00
Trailers
4,700.00
Total $629,650.00
This allows for 58 rents.
There were 8 restricted buildings demolished, totaling 12 rents, thereby leaving only 46 new rents.
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND A. DARTT, Building Inspector.
REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit the following report of the work accom- plished by the Engineering Department for the year of 1953.
New Construction - Planned, Laid Out, Inspection
1 Elm Street Resurfacing - Contract, J. J. Doyle Company.
2 Edward Street Reconstruction-Contract, Leo Construc- tion Company.
3 Crane Street Reconstruction-Contract, Ciesla Brothers, Incorporated.
4 Union Street Reconstruction-Contract, Ciesla Brothers, Incorporated.
5 Charlton Street Reconstruction-Contract, Leo Construc- tion Company.
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6 Coombs Street Reconstruction-Contract, Ciesla Brothers, Incorporated.
7 East Main Street Drain and Curb-Contract, Trahan Brothers.
8 Henry Street Field Drain-Contract, State.
9 Cross Street Reconstruction-Contract, Ciesla Brothers, Incorporated.
10 Cross Street Surfacing-Contract, J. J. Doyle Company.
11 East Main Street Sidewalk-Contract, Trahan Brothers.
12 Foster Street Retaining Wall-Contract, Trahan Brothers.
13 Alumni Field Drain-Contract, Trahan Brothers.
14 Swimming Pool Circle-Contract, Ciesla Brothers, Incor- porated.
15 Coombs Street Sewer-Contract, Ciesla Brothers, Incor- porated.
16 Worcester Street Drain-Highway Department.
17 Roosevelt Drive Drain-Highway Department.
18 Woodycrest Avenue Drain-Highway Department.
19 Hook Street Culvert, Repairs-Highway Department.
20 South Street Repairs-Highway Department.
21 2nd Reservoir Dam Repairs-Highway Department.
22 Westville Bridge Repairs-Highway Department.
23 Blackmer Road, Widening-Highway Department.
24 Town Hall Roof Repairs-Contract, Al Melanson Inc.
25 Town Hall Painting-Contract, Southbridge Paint Co.
New Streets Laid Out
Hook Street (not accepted)
Green Street Margaret Street
Langlois Avenue
Golf Street (not accepted)
Field Street
Cole Avenue
Jennison Street
Investigations
1 Locate Sewer Lines:
Elm Street
Pine Street
Mill Street
Main Street
Edwards Street
East Main Street
Hill Street
Marcy Street
Hartwell Street
Randolph Street Liberty Street
2 Drainage:
Eastford Road Worcester Street Windsor Court Glover Street Charlton Street (3)
Charlton Street and Guelph Woods Road
Dennison Drive Moon Street Dresser Street Field Highland Street Extension
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Spring Street Fiske Street
Proulx Avenue
Ashland Avenue
3 Street Bounds Set:
Adeline Street (2) Belmont Street (3) Cole Avenue (4) Columbia Street (1) Corriveau Avenue (2) Field Street (2)
Faulkner Avenue (1) Green Street (2)
Hartwell Terrace (2)
Hudson Avenue (3)
Jennison Street (6) Langlois Avenue (2) Lebanon Hill (1) Lyons Street (2) Margaret Street (2)
Morris Street (2) Roosevelt Drive (1)
4 Pole Locations:
Hillside Road Roosevelt Drive (8) Carpenter Pond
5 Street Lines:
Hamilton Street
Mill Street
Main Street
Central Street
East Main Street
Wall Street
Snow Street
Worcester Street
Hartwell Street
Woody Crest Avenue
Green Street Field Street Edwards Street
Roosevelt Drive
Old Sturbridge Road
North Woodstock Road
Forest Avenue
Hudson Avenue
Elm Street
Cliff Street
Litchfield Avenue
School Street
Hillside Road
Other Miscellaneous Investigations
1 Articles for Town Meetings.
2 House Numbers - Lebanon Hill.
3 Comfort Station (R. R. Station).
4 Accident (Personal Injury on East Main Street).
5 Bridges at Sandersdale.
6 Traffic signs on East Main - Mechanic Rotary.
7 Accident - on Mechanic Street.
8 Check ice on swimming pool for skating (10).
9 R. R. sign on Central Street.
10 LeRoy Briggs - Corner Hook to Hamilton.
11 Plans for School Committee of all school properties.
12 Subdivision of town into voting precincts.
13 Estimate of cost to repair Elm Street (Duff Contract).
14 LeRoy Briggs case (Quincy, Mass.).
15 Check gravel banks (3).
16 Mechanic Street bridge (deck).
17 Court case (Duff vs Town of Southbridge - gravel).
18 East Main Street bridges-(Conditions of walks).
19 Plans for stop signs (8).
20 Wardwell Court wall.
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21 Off-street parking areas-Plans and estimates.
22 West Street sidewalks.
23 Chapter 90 hearing (Worcester).
24 Eastford Road and Charlton Street School (Grading of play areas).
25 Plan of tax title land (Moon and Worcester Streets).
26 Town Infirmary-(Drainage).
27 Chapter 90 Land Damages.
28 House numbers (96).
All excess excavated material from the various streets re- constructed was put to use as follows:
1 2494 cu. yds went to Alumni and West Street Fields.
2 3775 cu. yds. went to the 2nd Reservoir for the building of a road to the dam.
3 3573 cu. yds. went to Henry Street Field.
4 1767 cu. yds. went to Town Dump for road to water hole and leveling dumping area.
The amount of money voted this year for extra help made it possible to give better supervision to all projects without restricting time on other requests made on this department. It also made it possible to set bounds on streets voted and on some streets that had never been bounded, which is required by law.
All work this year was done with the full cooperation of the Highway Department and the Board of Selectmen, which resulted in better work and a great saving to the Town of Southbridge.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank the members of your board and other boards, committees, and departments, for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY A. RACICOT, Town Engineer.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Sirs:
I hereby submit the report of the Department of Weights and Measures for the year 1953.
The amount of fees collected for the Town was the largest ever. Total revenue from this department was $472.90.
The total number of inspections, tests, retests, and inves- tigations amount to 3443.
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Scales
Adjusted
Sealed
Not Sealed
Over 10,000 lbs.
1
6
Over 100 to 5,000 1bs.
4
106
Under 100 1bs.
3
218
Weights
401
Yard Sticks
20
Liquid Measures
68
Gas Meters
10
80
1
Vehicle Meters
4
33
-
Total
21
932
1
Weighing and Inspections
Tested
Correct
Under
Over
Bread
207
185
5
17
Butter
160
160
Confection.
135
135
Dry Commodities
72
72
Flour
132
124
8
Fruits & Veg.
155
133
15
7
Lard
60
57
3
Meat & Prov.
160
150
7
10
Potatoes
207
168
18
21
-
-
1288
1184
53
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Other Inspections
Paper Cartons
8
Peddlars Licenses
34
Milk Jars
40
Bread Markings
207
Food Packages
754
Wholesale Milk Jars
15
Clinical Themometers
14
Peddlar's Seals
6
Ice Cream Cans
6
Oil Jars
120
1204
Special Tests Made
Retest Gas
7
Berry Baskets
6
Oil Jars
6
Respectfully submitted,
GERARD R. LARIVIERE, Sealer.
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DEPT. OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
Civil Defense can be defined as the protection of the home front by civilians acting under civil authority to minimize casualties and war damage and preserve maximum civilian support of the war effort. It must have the cooperation of the individual, the family, the neighborhood, community, nearby cities and towns, the State and the Federal Government.
During 1953, such cooperation suddenly appeared after the disastrous tornado struck our neighboring city of Worcester. It was this catastrophe that made us realize that civil defense is not only a "war time effort" but can also be used to great advantage in any case of meregency.
A portable Handie-Talkie has been added to our Civilian Defense equipment and is operated on the same frequency of the Police Radio Transmitter. One hundred and eight litters, as well as two sets of Civil Defense First Aid Station equipment, have been donated by the State Civil Defense and are stored for use in any emergency at Police Headquarters and at the Glob Fire Station. These First Aid sets contain all needed medical supplies from collapsible paper cups to surgical instru- ments and dressings. The Quinebaug Valley Radio Club, with headquarters at the Harrington Home, have been incorporated into civil defense and have taken part in the recent Command Post Exercises conducted throughout the State, and personally commended for a job well done by John F. Stokes, Director of the State Civil Defense.
At this time, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Jesse Blackburn and Mr. Ted Lewis of the American Opti- cal Co. for their help in organizing industrial plant security which may be made available to Civil Defense and to all per- sons and civic groups that have shown an interest in furthering the aims of Civil Defense in our town of Southbridge.
Respectfully submitted,
OVIDE A. DESROSIERS Director.
VETERAN'S SERVICE CENTER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
This department is pleased to submit for your considera- tion its eighth report concerning its activities. During the
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course of the year, we have had veterans of the Town of South- bridge and their dependents avail themselves of the following services:
Allotment or Allowance
9
Burial
11
Civil Service
15
Compensation
32
Discharge Copy Record
26
Education, Training, Rehabilitation
68
Flags
7
Hospitalization
59
Income Questionnaire
39
Insurance
34
Korean Vet's Bonus
257
Medical - Dental
242
Notarization
329
Pay, Combat
4
Pensions
30
Photostat
361
Selective Service
45
Social Security
9
Tax Abatement
115
Veterans' Administration
2107
Unemployment Compensation
260
Veterans' Benefits:
Permanent Cases
40
Temporary Cases
59
During the past year, services rendered to veterans and vet- erans' dependents have been many and varied. Since most vet- erans' matters pertain to allowable benefits under the G. I. Bill of Rights which come under the supervision of the Veterans Administration, this office acted as a sort of medium between the veteran and that office, aiding him in filing and properly presenting all sorts of claims with the Veterans Administra- tion; gathering important and necessary information needed to support these claims; preparing their eligibility for education and training under this Bill; straightening out the many finan- cial subsistence problems which occur; forming On-The-Job Training programs; applying for Government Insurance; ob- taining hospitalization and medical-dental treatment; obtain- ing all kinds of information from the Veterans Administration and other Governmental and State Departments; and interpret- ing veterans' laws. As agent of this department I have received great pleasure in the task of aiding and assisting all vterans and veterans' dependents who have requested assistance on their particular problem from this office.
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During the past year, our work for local veterans and their families has been instrumental in gettting financial assist- ance from the State and Federal government to a great amount.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all Town Depart- ments, Worcester Office of the Veterans' Administration, Web- ster Office of the Division of Employment Security, Officials at Holyoke Soldier's Home, Cushing V. A. Hospital and Boston V. A. Hospital, local industries and all others with whose co- operation the services of this department were carried out.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL H. BENOIT, Director.
REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
Following is our annual report on Recreation in the Town of Southbridge. It is divided into four separate reports sub- mitted by the Chairman of each recreational area for the sake of clarity.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK P. SKINYON, Chairman, JOSEPH DUFFY, Co-Chairman.
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REPORT OF DRESSER STREET FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE
To the Chairman of the Recreation Committee:
Dresser Street Field opened about the first of April this year and was quickly brought into condition for the beginning of the Summer program of Recreation. Mary E. Wells and Cole Trade High School used the field on an alternate week schedule for practice and scheduled games. The newly formed Notre Dame varsity baseball team used the field on some afternoons and a few Saturday mornings.
The field was used every school day in the afternoon by some school team from about the middle of May until the end of June.
The diamond will be used by three varsity school teams in the future during week-day afternoons. There is room for greater use of the big diamond mornings, Saturdays and Sun- days.
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Track
The track was used for Mary E. Wells track events as were the broad jump pit, the shot put court and the high jump area in the Spring. In the Fall the track was used by both Wells High and Trade High for practice and for conducting their cross-country events. There were three track meets held on the field, and about four or five cross-country events.
We have received complaints about the condition of the track as rain keeps washing up large cinders. It will be neces- sary very soon to do a major job of reconditioning the entire track.
Tennis
The tennis courts were available and were used strictly on a recreational basis throughout the summer. No town tourna- ments were conducted this year. However, the courts were used extensively by the Mary E. Wells girls for instruction in tennis.
Basketball
The regular scheduled basketball league was conducted again this year. This league consists of about 40 games which are played from 6:30 p. m. until dark. The court was used from 7:30 a. m. until darkness every day from the time the field was opened until it was closed.
Little League
Little League was conducted for the third year, playing about 48 games in its regular schedule. Little Bigger League was added this year to the program at Dresser Field. They played a complete schedule of about 36 games which started at 6:00 p. m. A new back stop and a new diamond were built at the field for this added sport.
General
The field was used generally for all sorts of purposes of a recreational or athletic nature. The Central Massachusetts Musicians put on a musicale during the year; the cheering squad from Wells High practiced there; various town athletes used it for conditioning work; horse shoes, volleyball and run- ning were in progress most of the time. It is fast getting to be household information that if you want to find some activity, go to Dresser Field.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH DUFFY, Chairman, NORMAN STAVES, Co-Chairman, WILLARD STARK, ALFRED FERRON, LEWIS KYRIOS, LORENZO BEAUPRE.
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HENRY STREET REPORT
Activities
The softball area was used by the Community League on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and the Industrial League played their games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the even- ing from June to October, which included playoffs in early October. This area was also used by independent teams on Sat- urdays and Sundays. Approximately 100 or more games of softball were played on Henry Street Field in 1953.
A volleyball court was installed with 400 hours of activities on this court. A basketball court, partially completed, saw many hours of basket shooting. A ping pong table with service of another 400 hours or more was insufficient for the need of waiting participants. Six swings were in actual use from early morning to dusk.
A huge sand box for very young children kept these young- sters busy about 1,000 hours.
Quoits or 1 court was installed, as well as 2 horseshoe courts, which served all ages.
Henry Street Field had supervision every day, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 to 8:30 p. m.
A water line was installed to supply water through a bub- bler for sports participants.
A tool and storage shed was newly built.
We see the need of more ping pong tables, completion of basketball court, and an extra sand box, spectators seating fa- cilities and at least 2 extra sections of swings. This area should be kept in operation as a playground as well as an ath- letic field for some time to come.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS E. BRUNELL,
FRANCIS ASHE, LEO LEBOEUF, Henry St. Recreation Committee.
SWIMMING POOL
Report to the General Chairman of the
Recreation Committee.
Dear Sir:
At your request, I am submitting my sixth annual report on the activities of the swimming pool for 1953.
Attendance
From June 21 to August 30, a total of 24,000 persons used
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the pool's facilities: 2700, June; 14,800, July; 6500, August. Aver- age daily attendance-334.
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Rescues
Too much emphasis cannot be placed on the absolute neces- sity for appointing competent, efficient, and responsible life- guards to supervise water activities. Fourteen children were helped to shore by the lifeguards. Many of these cases could have become fatal had it not been for the efficient supervision of the lifeguard staff.
Instruction
The Red Cross Swimming Program, under the direction of Miss Helen Boucher, offered over 200 children the opportunity for instruction in swimming and life-saving during regular morning classes at the pool. Such formal programs, together with the daily informal instruction given by members of the staff, will do much to develop stronger and more skillful swim- mers in Southbridge.
Health and Safety
In order to provide safe water for bathers, two methods of control over bacterial growth were used: continuous flow of water from the second reservoir and chlorination. When these two methods are scientifically manipulated, any existing fear of pollution may be dispelled.
In conclusion, I wish to thank you and your committee for the fine cooperation we received from you during the swimming season. It is always a pleasure to work with men who are so deeply interested in promoting better recreational facilities for our town.
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD DESROCHES, Swimming Pool Supervisor.
ALUMNI FIELD
Report to the General Chairman of the
Recreation Committee.
Dear Sir:
Alumni Field was used on an alternate week schedule for Mary E. Wells and Cole Trade High School baseball teams for both practice and scheduled games. Notre Dame used the field for some of its team's practice. It was used by the Parochial League for baseball practice and games.
The Grade Schools used it for baseball games and foot-
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ball. The softball area was used extensively this year by the Industrial Softball League, who played about one-third of its scheduled games there.
Respectfully submitted, EARL WONDERLIE, Chairman RAYMOND A. DARTT, DONA BEAULIEU.
REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
To the Citizens of Southbridge:
I wish to submit the following report as Collector of Taxes for Southbridge from January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1953.
Taxes: Levy of 1951
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
$ 3,345.02
Payments to Treasurer
$ 3,319.73
Abated
14.05
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
11.24
$ 3,345.02
Taxes: Levy of 1952
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
$ 38,555.62
Payments to Treasurer
$ 35,263.74
Abated
18.00
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
3,273.88
$ 38,555.62
Taxes: Levy of 1953
Commitments from Assessors, Jan. 1, 1953
$927,966.59
Payments to Treasurer
$886,764.52
Tax Title
86.94
Abatements
11,455.09
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
29,921.84
Refunds
$ 261.80
$927,966.59
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Excise Taxes: Levy of 1952
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953 Commitments from Assessors
$ 4,115.26 7,601.84
$ 11,717.10
Payments to Treasurer
$ 10,973.59
Abated
854.91
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
60.31
$ 11,888.81 $ 171.71
Refunds
$ 11,717.10
Excise Taxes: Levy of 1953
Commitments from Assessors
$ 97,202.18
Payments to Treasurer
$ 70,552.68
Abated
14,798.05
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953 13,144.91
$ 98,495.64
Refunds
$1,293.46
$ 97,202.18
Sewer Assessments: Levy of 1953
Commitments from Assessors
$ 1,743.59
Payments to Treasurer $ 1,582.15
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
161.44
$ 1,743.59
Sewer Assessment Interest:
Levy of 1953
Commitments from Assessors
$ 77.58
Payments to Treasurer $ 71.53
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
6.05
$ 77.58
Special Sewers:
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953 $ 4,246.57
Payments to Treasurer $ 2,578.09
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Abated
262.35
Added to Taxes
1,406.13
$
4,246.57
Ambulance Department:
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
$ 643.50
Commitments from Fire Dept.
2,844.00
$ 3,487.50
Payments to Treasurer
$ 2,736.00
Abated
209.00
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
647.50
Refunds
$ 105.00
$ 3,487.50
Highway Department:
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953 Commitment
$ 1,131.33
91.95
Payments to Treasurer $ 1,097.28
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953 126.00
$ 1,223.28
Public Welfare Department:
Commitments
Payments to Treasurer
$ 5,914.17
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
1,133.91
$ 7,048.08
Airport:
Commitments, 1949 to 1952
$ 2,700.00
Payments to Treasurer
$ 50.00
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
2,650.00
$ 2,700.00
Collected on 1953
$ 50.00
$ 3,592.50
$ 1,223.28
$ 7,048.08
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School Department:
Commitments
$ 34,215.24
Payments to Treasurer
$ 31,879.76
Outstand. Dec. 31, 1953
2,335.48
$ 34,215.24
Interests:
Cost and Assessments:
Real Estate, 1951
$ 201.71
Personal, 1951
3.87
Real Estate, 1952
778.21
Personal, 1952
99.96
Poll, 1952
.07
Excise, 1952
32.06
Real Estate, 1953
72.19
Personal, 1953
5.66
Poll, 1953
1.69
Excise, 1953
10.37
Interest on Special Sewer, 1953
6.02
Court Costs on Ambulance
5.60
$ 1,217.41
Grand Total Collected During 1953
$1,053,968.62 I wish to thank the townspeople and various town officials for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH M. DUHAMEL, Tax Collector.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge:
The Board of Public Welfare met weekly on Monday even- ings at 7:00 p. m. throughout the year.
The relief programs under the direction of the Board of Public Welfare are: General Relief, Aid to Dependent Children, Old Age Assistance, and Disability Assistance.
GENERAL RELIEF
Assistance given to needy persons by local Board of Public Welfare, under Chapter 117 of the General Laws. Aid may be in cash or by actual provision of the item or service.
Caseload
Cases
Persons
January
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148
February
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139
March
47
160
April
39
135
May
43
140
June
40
123
July
41
133
August
35
131
September
43
134
October
42
130
November
45
159
December
47
185
Expenses and Reimbursements 1953
Total Cost
$ 24,021.24
State Reimbursement
3,898.78
Cities and Towns Reimbursement
1,946.90
Refunds
83.40
Total Reimbursements
5,929.08
Net cost to Town
18,092.16
Average net cost to Town monthly
1,507.68
Average net cost to Town monthly per person
10.54
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the Mother's Club, the Elks, Salvation Army, Bob's Service Station, Western Auto, various Scout groups, the various persons who wish to remain anonymous, for their generous donations at Christmas time and the various organizations who helped throughout the year to provide extras to the needy children of the community.
We also wish to express our thanks to the Southbridge
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Evening News for their cooperation with the Christmas pro- gram.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
A public assistance program established under Chapter 118 of the General Laws, under which cash allowances are pro- vided for children who are living in a home maintained by their father, mother or other relative when death, long term illness or some other factor has deprived the child of the normal sup- port or care of either his father or mother. Cash allowances are based upon a mandatory State Standard Budget. Under this program, cities and towns receive State and Federal re- imbursements.
Caseload
No. of Cases
New and Reopened
Closed
No. of Children
January
25
-
60
February
24
2
3
60
March
24
1
1
60
April
25
1
64
May
23
2
60
June
22
1
55
July
23
1
56
August
23
2
2
56
September
22
-
1
55
October
24
3
1
57
November
22
2
55
December
25
4
1
63
Expenses and Reimbursements 1953
Total Cost
$ 35,742.52
Federal Reimbursement
14,051.41
State Reimbursement
12,690.54
Refunds
269.10
Total Reimbursement
27,011.05
Net Cost to Town
8,731.47
Average net cost to Town monthly
727.62
Average net cost to Town monthly per case
30.32
Average number of cases monthly
24
Average number of eligible parents
22
Average number of eligible children monthly
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OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
A program of Public Assistance, established by Chapter 118-A of the General Laws, under which cash allowances are
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provided for elderly persons (65 years of age or over and citi- zens of the United States) who are in need. Cash allowances are based upon a mandatory State Standard Budget. Under this program, cities and towns receive State and Federal reimburse- ments.
Caseload
No. of Cases
New
Medical Only
Closed
Total Cases
January
325
3
4
€ 5
327
February
323
2
2
3 4
323
March
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