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school census list furnished us with this information. Three hundred nad eighty-seven letters were sent. Parents also received a copy of the data necessary for school records, and an appointment date to register. These clinics were held in the school nurse's office in the High School building, on April 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and May 4th, 5th and 6th. Three hun- dred and thirty-five registered. Thirty-five reported the fol- lowing week to the school physicians for a physical examina- tion, and the remaining group were examined by their own family physician.
A total of five hundred and twelve pupils were examined by the school physician, in the following grades-two, four, six and eight in St. Mary's, Ste. Jeanne d'Arc, and Notre Dame schools. As part of the physical examination each year, the nurse weighs and measures all the pupils, except the kinder- garten. Two hundred and sixty-two pupils had a hearing test, and two hundred and seventy-two had a vision test. Parents were notified of failures, and advised to have defects corrected as soon as possible.
The Hyland Nursery and Kindergarten, and the South- bridge Nursery Kindergarten schools were inspected in the Spring and Fall. Total enrollment, fifty-three pupils. Both schools were found to have adequate facilities, and a pleasant environment.
During seven months of the school year, sixty-six paro- chial school children were provided with a bottle of milk for a mid-morning lunch. Pupils, teachers, and others concerned wish to thank the Lions' Club for funds donated for this health measure.
Home visits were made to instruct families on the care and prevention of communicable diseases, also office inter- views with parents in reference to school problems and in- formation regarding health resources for correction of defects and handicapped children.
A brief summary of statistics in this report, may give a better understanding of the major part of the health program. Number of Interviews with Doctors, Nurses, State
Supervisors, Social Workers, Teachers, District
Health Officer 307
Number of School Visits 206
Number of Home Visits 106
Number of Vision Tests
272
Number of Hearing Tests 262
Number of Pupils Interviewed 77
Number of Immunization Clinics 6
Number of Pupils Immunized 343
Number of Registration Clinics 8
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Number of Children Registered 350 Number of Dental Clinics 64
Number of Children Reporting to Clinics 419 Number of Children Examined in Class Rooms 359
At this time I wish to thank all organizations and individu- als who co-operated and assisted in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGUERITE C. HOULE, R.N., Board of Health Nurse.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
To the Honorable Board of Health
Gentlemen:
During the year, the following plumbing fixtures and ap- pliances were installed:
Water Closets
169
Lavatories
139
Bath Tubs
90
Kitchen Sinks
95
Laundry Trays
13
Shower Stalls
16
Urinals
10
Garbage Grinders
1
Clothes Washing Machines
15
Dish Washing Machines
2
Bar or Soda Fountain Sinks
1
Indirect and Tankless Heaters
57
Hot Water Tanks (Range Boilers)
19
Floor Drains
2
Utility Sinks
2
Laboratory Sinks
9
Dental Units
2
Water Coolers
3
Water Pipe Renewals
7
Total Fixtures and Appliances 694
In addition, 32 connections were made to public sewers. Where no public sewers were available 9 septic tanks were installed with drainage fields.
Number of Permits Granted 187
Number of Inspections 243
Number of Water Tests
58
Unfinished Jobs on Dec. 31, 1954
23
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR O. BALLARD,
Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Board of Health
Gentlemen:
This is my report for the year 1954 as slaughtering inspec- tor for the Town of Southbridge.
Cattle
Hogs
Calves
Goats
7
17
7
Sheep 8 0
Respectfully submitted, ALCIDE FOURNIER, Inspector of Slaughtering.
REPORT OF THE PODIATRIST
To the Board of Health Physician:
Dear Sir:
Herewith, I submit a partial report of the examination of Parochial School Children. This report includes the 8th, 6th, 4th and 2nd grades of St. Mary's and Notre Dame Schools. Still to be examined are the children of St. Jeanne d'Arc School and also those children who are in the odd grades and in whom defects were found in the course of last year's examination. Total examined thus far, 308.
Following is a classification of the defects found in the examination:
Posture 3
Skin Disorders 33
Orthopedic Conditions 60
Nail Disorders 26
Hygiene 10
Many of these conditions are of a minor nature and having been brought to the attention of the parents, will soon be corrected.
The examination of the remaining children should be com- pleted in a few weeks.
Sincere thanks to the Board of Health Nurse, Miss Houle, to the school authorities, personnel and the parents for their cooperation and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
R. W. DeJORDY, D.S.C.
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REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Southbridge Board of Health
Gentlemen:
The result of the annual inspection of the elementary grades are distributed as follows:
St. Mary's School Physical Examinations - Defects Listed
Grade 2 - 24 Pupils
Enlarged Tonsils 1
Enlarged Cervical Glands
1
Grade 4 - 20 Pupils
Teeth 4
Enlarged Tonsils
4
Tonsils Removed
1
Grade 6 - 29 Pupils
Teeth
5
Enlarged Tonsils
4
Grade 8 - 27 Pupils
Teeth
5
Enlarged Tonsils
2
Notre Dame School Physical Examination - Defects Listed
Grade 2 - 93 Pupils
Teeth
5
Enlarged Tonsils
13
Enlarged Cervical Glands
3
Grade 4 - 70 Pupils
Teeth 19
Enlarged Tonsils
5
Enlarged Cervical Glands
1
Grade 6 - 70 Pupils
Teeth 12
11
Each-(Discharging, under treatment) 1
Poor Posture
1
Grade 8 - 53 Pupils
Teeth
10
3
Enlarged Tonsils
Skin Condition (Acne) 3
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Enlarged Tonsils
Ste. Jeanne d'Arc School Physical Examination - Defects Listed
Grade 2 - 46 Pupils
Teeth 4
Enlarged Tonsils
8
Enlarged Cervical Glands
7
Skin Condition
1
Grade 4 - 32 Pupils
Teeth
9
Enlarged Tonsils
10
Grade 6 - 28 Pupils
Teeth
13
Enlarged Tonsils
3
Grade 8 - 20 Pupils
Teeth
3
Skin Condition
3
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending De- cember 31, 1954.
The wiring permits issued were as follows:
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Remodeling and Additions to Already Erected Buildings 23
182
Oil Burners 105
94
Electric Hot Water Heaters
12
Miscellaneous
14
Total Permits Issued 468
Inspections While Work is in Progress
846
Recommendations to Change Wiring 25
Respectfully submitted,
CLARENCE A. BACHAND, Inspector of Wires.
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New Buildings
Additions to Old Wiring
Electric Ranges
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
Herewith I submit my report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1954 of the Police Department.
On behalf of the Police Department, I wish to take this op- portunity to express my sincere thanks for the splendid coop- eration received from your Honorable Board, all other Town Departments, the members of the Auxiliary Police, who have donated so generously of their time to the public service of the Town, the parents and members of the School Safety Patrol and the Citizens of our Community in the year 1954.
Assaults
5
Assault to Rape
2
Arson
1
Breaking and Entering and Larceny
7
Forgery
2
Larceny
22
Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority
1
Accosting
1
Violation of Town By-Law
9
Absent Without Leave from Armed Forces
2
Disturbance of Public Peace
7
Operating so as to Endanger
3
Operating While Under the Influence of Liquor
19
Drunkenness
(Females 18)
217 2
False Fire Alarms
Fornication
1
Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
1
Lewdness
1
Violation of Liquor Laws
1
Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws
91
Neglect, Desertion, Non-Support of Children, Family (1 Female)
4
Violation of Traffic Rules
(3 Females) 132
7
Carrying Dangerous Weapon
1
Malicious Mischief
2
TOTAL PERSONS ARRESTED (22 Females) 545
Personal Injury Accidents Reported
(2 Bikes, 13 Pedestrians)
35
Property Damage Accidents Reported 40
Sound Truck Permits Issued 37
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Vagrancy
Residences, Business Establishments
Checked by Cruisers 13,852
Permits Issued to Purchase Firearms 11
Permits Issued to Carry Firearms 156
Arrests for Out of Town Police 9
Permits Issued to Work Lord's Day, Holidays 66
Entertainment Permits Issued 195
Summonses Served for Out of Town Police, Courts 241
Bicycles Registered 1247
Bicycles Reported Stolen and Recovered
9
(Not Recovered) 1
Persons Committed, Insanity
15
Persons Reported Missing and Located
15
Motor Vehicle Licenses Recommended Suspended
12
Parking Summonses Issued
154
Doors and Windows Found Unlocked, Open 542
Night Lodging Given Travelers 45
Radio Calls Sent Out 304
Respectfully submitted,
OVIDE A. DESROSIERS,
Chief of Police.
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 1954.
New Construction - Planned, Laid Out, Inspection
1. Remove structure attached to Sullivan Building - Morris Street-A. J. Arsenault.
2. Hill Street Reconstruction-Leo Construction Company.
3. Pine Street Reconstruction-Ciesla Brothers, Incorporated.
4. Chestnut Street Reconstruction-Ciesla Brothers, Incorporated.
5. Hook-Hamilton Street Reconstruction-Leo Construction Company.
6. Jennison Street Sewer-Charles Chase.
7. Highland Street Storm Drain-Highway Department.
8. Moon Street Storm Drain-Highway Department.
9. Henry Street Field Storm Drain-Highway Department. 10. Franklin Terrace Guard Rail-Highway Department.
11. Repairs to Swimming Pool Bridge-Highway Department.
12. Chestnut Street Sewer-Ciesla Brothers, Incorporated.
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13. Repair Roof, Depot Station-Southbridge Roofing.
14. Paint Depot Station-Priscilla Paint.
15. New Office-Welfare Department in Town Hall-H. J. Madore Construction.
16. Morris Street Sidewalk-Highway Department.
New Streets Laid Out
Highland Street Extension
Mary Ellen Lane Judith Street Dennison Hill Road
Snow Street Forest Avenue
Investigations
1. Locate Sewer Lines:
Green Avenue Old Sturbridge Road Dennison Drive
Park Street Liberty Street Westwood Hill
2. Drainage:
High and Glover Street
Jennison Street
Margaret Street
Charlton Street
Lebanon Hill
Wall Street
Central Street
3. Street Bounds Set:
Lebanon Hill (2)
Lyons Street (2)
Newman Avenue (2)
Faulkner Avenue (2)
Roosevelt Drive (2)
Langlois Avenue (3)
Columbia Street (1)
Hartwell Terrace (2)
Belmont Street (2)
Dennison Hill Road (7)
Dennison Drive (2)
4. Pole Locations: Morris Street
5. Street Lines and Grades:
Lovely Street
Roger Street
Highland Street
Laurel Streeet
Henry Street Field
Alumni Field
Chapin Street
Newman Avenue
Charlton Street Road from Chestnut to Cohasse Street or Everett Street
Cole Avenue River Street Elm Street
Park Street
Morris Street
Liberty Street
Grades at Brookside Bridge
Grades at Vinton Street Bridge Dennison Drive
Windsor Court
Hartwell Street Extension
6. Locating and Listing Veterans' Graves:
Saint Mary's Cemetery Oak Ridge Cemetery
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Hook, Central, Foster, and North Sts.
Fiske Street Cohasse Brook at Oak Ridge Cemetery
Other Miscellaneous Investigations
1. Articles for Town Meetings.
2. House Numbers (90).
3. Rotary at North Street (A. O.)
4. Hearing on Route #131 (Boston).
5. Waiver of Damages (Highland Street).
6. Right of Way Plan (West Street School).
7. Sign on Hook Street.
8. Main Street Curb.
9. South Street Stop Signs.
10. Industrial Sites.
11. Parking Meters on Hamilton Street.
12. Check Gravel Banks.
13. Chimney Repair - Town Hall.
14. Check Accident Sites (2).
15. Eastford Road-Water Line, Land Damage.
16. Federal Housing Plan for Possible Use as Recreational Area.
17. Hurricane Damage Repairs.
18. Sewer and Sidewalk Committments.
19. Cole Trade School Addition.
20. Perambulating Town Boundaries.
21. Hurricane Damage.
Mr. William Congdon, Graves Registration Officer for Vet- erans' Graves, requested the Board of Selectmen for accurate records of Veterans' burial locations. The cemtery plans, hav- ing never been completed, required a complete re-surveying, planning, renumbering of all lots in order to give proper regis- tration to Veterans' Graves. This work has been completed in the Oak Ridge Cemetery and St. Mary's Cemetery.
The hurricane of Septmber 11, 1954 has done great damage in the Town of Southbridge. It has completely washed out three bridges and undermined another to the extent that it has had to be closed and will require reconstruction. Three of these bridges are all over the Cady Brook; the other is over the Dean Brook.
We estimate the cost of rebuilding the bridges to be as follows:
Brookside Road Bridge (Cady Brook) $35,000.00
Vinton Street Bridge (Cady Brook) 35,000.00
Sewer Bed Bridge (Cady Brook) 2,500.00 - $4,5000.00
State and Federal authorities have been contacted in re- gards to rebuilding of the above bridges and possible participa- tion by either or both agencies. Temporary repairs and the placement of a Bailey span by the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts has made it possible to open the streets to traffic, and when reply of participation by either or both agencies is made
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available to Town authorities, then we can know the exact cost to the Town.
Through the cooperation of Representative Leo J. Cournoy- er, Board of Selectmen, and the Engineering Department, ap- proval has been obtained of improvements to various channels in the Town by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which can be undertaken under provisions of Chapter 91 of the Gen- eral Laws. These channels are as follows:
1-Cohasse Brook channel improvements from Main Street to Eastford Road, $20,000.00.
2-Cady Brook from Quinebaug River to a point 100 feet up- stream from Randolph Street, channel excavation and river walls where necessary, $35,000.00.
3 .- Nuisance Brook has, as you know, been the subject of con- siderable study over a long period of time and a summary of of the various proposals and their cost would appear to be timely. One scheme (probably the best) would consist of a diversion pipe from a point between Reservoir #1 and Reservoir #2 through the intersection of West Street and South Street, thence into the Quinebaug River. Another scheme is to enclose the brook in a pipe betwen Dresser Street and Dupaul Street.
A recent examination of a 1937 report to the town by Charles T. Main, Incorporated, Consulting Engineers, indi- cates that the culvert under Main St. and under buildings on the north side of Main Street and under the Ford Service Station are bottlenecks which probably cause the flooding in that vicinity. It is roughly estimated that the culverts in this area could be improved for approximately $50,000.00.
The Board of Selectmen appointed me as Liaison Officer between the State Hurricane Relief Board and the Board of Selectmen, relative to the operation of Section 4 of Chapter 689, Acts of 1954.
Up to date, we have received approval for reimbursement of $1,762.05 for hurricane "Carol." No appropriation has been made to date for hurricane "Edna," from which the Town suf- fered the heaviest.
Again this year, all work was done with the full coopera- tion 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.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Dear Sirs:
I hereby submit the report of the Department of Weights and Measures for the year 1954.
The amount of fees collected for the Town through this Department was $398.20.
Scales
Adjusted
Sealed
Not Sealed
Over 10,000 lbs.
5
5,000 to 10,000 lbs.
1
100 to 5,000 lbs.
80
Under 100 lbs.
176
Weights
337
Yard Sticks
15
Liquid Measures
20
Gas Meters
7
73
Vehicle Meters
9
31
1
-
Total
16
738
1
Retests Made
8
Berry Baskets
12
Oil Jars
12
32
Weighing and Inspections
Tested
Correct
Under
Over
Bread
284
252
11
21
Butter
180
180
Confectionary
160
160
Dry Commodities
88
88
Dry Goods
12
12
Flour
156
150
6
Fruits & Vegetables
200
182
18
Lard
90
88
2
Meat & Prov.
255
227
7
21
Potatoes
240
205
15
20
Coal in Bags
25
25
1690
1569
57
64
Gas Pumps
47
Other Inspections
Paper Cartons
10
Peddlers Licenses
15
Milk Jars 50
Bread Markings
284
Food Packages
887
Coal Bag Markings
25
Wholesale Milk Cans
10
Clinical Thermometers
20
Peddlers Scales
5
Ice Cream Cans
3
Oil Jars
110
1429
Respectfully submitted,
GERARD R. LARIVIERE, Sealer.
DEPT. OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
The year 1954 witnessed two hurricanes, namely Carol and Edna, which swept throughout New England and caused dam- age to this area. Your department of Civilian Defense, though limited to its organized facilities, performed helpful services to the Community.
The Communications Division operated by the Quinebaug Valley Radio Club kept Southbridge open through the Ama- teur Air Waves with Communications to the more important cities and C. D. Headquarters. They also took active part in the Command Post Exercises held in 1954 and made the regu- lar monthly Connel-Rad tests successfully with the State C. D. hook-up. The division was also called out for the "All-Out-CD Test" held in Stratford, Conn., in November when their com- munications system gave out and were commended highly for the efficient services rendered.
The Auxiliary Police were called out for duty during the hurricanes and also performed Police Duties at the Little and Bigger League Baseball games at Dresser Street Field; were assigned for the Fourth of July Holiday as well as the Com- munity Halloween Party in October. Each member has been familiarized with the duties of regularly assigned Police Of-
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ficers on the various beats of the Town and can take over in case of any emergency.
Two hundred paper blankets, supplied through the State C. D. were added to the First Aid Stations located at the Globe Fire Station and here at Police Headquarters. These stations consist of surgical implements and supplies that may be used by the Town for any emergency that may arise.
Respectfully submitted,
OVIDE A. DESROSIERS, Chief of Police.
VETERAN'S SERVICE CENTER
To the honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
This department is pleased to submit for your considera- tion its ninth report concerning its activities. During the 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
21
Burial
14
Civil Service
35
Compensation
27
Discharge Copy Record
19
Education, Training, Rehabilitation
110
Flags
11
Hospitalization
76
Income Questionnaire
98
Insurance
38
Korean Veterans Bonus
204
Medical - Dental (out patient)
218
Notarization
505
Combat Pay
3
Pensions
61
Photostat
515
Selective Service
17
Social Security
11
Tax Abatement
130
Veterans Administration
2400
Unemployment Compensation
275
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Veterans Benefits:
Permanent Cases 76 71
Temporary Cases
In addition to the above, many cases are pending settle- ment and as a result, constant follow-up service is maintained and reviews and appeals are requested where awards are con- sidered unfair or insufficient.
We wish to express our very sincere thanks to all Town Departments, officials at Holyoke Soldier's Home, Roxbury and Boston V. A. Hospitals, local industries, veterans organiza- tion and all others with whose co-operation the services of this department were carried out.
Respectfully submitted, ROLAND G. HETU, PAUL H. BENOIT, Directors.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge:
The Board of Public Welfare met weekly on Monday eve- nings at 7:00 P. M. throughout the year.
Mr. Herbert H. Michon, Welfare Agent for twenty-seven years, retired on August 1, 1954.
The relief programs under the direction of the Board of Public Welfare are: General Relief, Aid to Dependent Chil- dren, Old Age Assistance, Disability Assistance and the Town Infirmary.
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
57
162
February
62
141
March
64
163
April
61
165
May
57
159
June
63
173
July
55
143
August
61
155
September
47
115
50
October November December
52
114
53
115
55
119
Expenses and Reimbursements 1954
Total Cost
$40,131.39
State Reimbursements
3,119.43
Cities and Towns
195.00
Refunds
135.00
Total Reimbursements
3,449.43
Net Cost to Town
36,681.96
Average net cost to Town monthly
3,056.83
Average net cost to Town monthly per case
53.62
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the Mothers' Club, the Elks, 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 individuals who responded to our appeal for washing machines, and to the Southbridge Evening News for their co-operation.
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 nor- mal support or care of either his father or mother. Cash allow- ances are based upon a mandatory State Standard Budget. Un- der this program, cities and towns receive State and Federal reimbursements.
Caseload
No. of cases
January
26
February
26
March
27
April
28
May
27
June
30
July
32
August
28
September
30
51
October
32
November December
33
32
Expenses and Reimbursements 1954
Total Cost
$45,366.29
Federal Reimbursements
19,618.87
State Reimbursements
16,784.40
Refunds and Recoveries
927.90
Total Reimbursements
37,331.17
Net cost to Town
8,035.12
Average net cost to Town monthly
669.59
Average net cost to Town monthly per case
22.32
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
A program of public assistance, established by Chapter 118A of the General Laws, under which cash allowances are 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 reim- bursements.
Caseload
No. of cases
January
318
February
318
March
319
April
318
May
319
June
320
July
327
August
325
September
326
October
324
November
312
December
312
Expenses and Reimbursements 1954
Total Cost
$227,678.19
Federal Reimbursements 110,946.81
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State Reimbursements
79,466.70
Cities and Towns Reimbursements
1,922.53
Meal Tax
6,334.07
Refunds
1,372.80
Total Reimbursements
200,042.91
Net Cost to Town
27,635.28
Average net cost to Town monthly
2,302.92
Average net cost to Town monthly per case
7.20
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
A program of public assistance established by Chapter 118D of the General Laws, under which cash allowances are provided for needy persons found to be permanently disabled and medically unemployable. In order to be eligible for assist- ance under this program, a person must be 18 years of age or over. Cash allowances are based upon a mandatory State Standard Budget. Under this program, cities and towns re- ceive State and Federal reimbursements.
Caseload
No. of cases
January
18
February
18
March
+
18
April
18
May
19
June
19
July
19
August
19
September
19
October
19
November
19
December
19
Expenses and Reimbursements 1954
Total Cost
$18,023.90
State Reimbursements
5,466.49
Federal Reimbursements
7,663.60
Refunds
45.35
Total Reimbursements
13,175.44
Net Cost to Town
4,848.46
Average net cost to Town monthly
404.03
Average net cost to Town monthly per case
21.26
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INFIRMARY
The Infirmary is under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dowling.
We have averaged 16 inmates a month through the year at a cost of $12.72 per week per inmate.
We wish to express our thanks to Le Club Sociale, West Street School, Pack 163 Sacred Heart Cub Scouts Den 4, Wom- en's Club of Congregational Church, Youths of the American Council of Churches, Youths of the Baptist Church, and indi- viduals who donated gifts to the inmates.
Respectfully submitted,
MARIE E. LaRIVIERE, Chairman OVIDE DESROSIERS, Clerk HERMAS LIPPE, Third Member LILIAN G. PROULX, Welfare Agt.
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report of the Highway Department for the year ended December 31, 1954.
All Catch Basins were cleaned, drainage pipes flushed, and broken pipes removed and replaced with new pipe.
The Guard Rails on various streets and roads were repaired where necessary and repainted.
The Road Oiling program was carried out with streets be- ing treated as listed below:
Roberts Street-210 gals. MC-2 sanded and honed.
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