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Our Rescue and Communication Units have appeared in many parades and civic ceremonies, not only in Southbridge, but in towns throughout the Sector. Our CD Auxiliary Police Unit has been called into action by Chief Ovide Desrosiers to assist him on numerous occasions.
The highlight of the year 1959 has been value and the type of Surplus Property made available through the cooperation
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of the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency. The outstanding piece of equipment was a 15KW Gas Engine Generator (brand new), worth $4,500.00, which was obtained for use by the Fire Department for only $125.00. This generator makes it possible for our Fire Department to operate Fire Headquarters if for any reason there should be a power failure. This action was all the more remarkable in view of the fact that we do not have an active CD Auxiliary Fire Unit. However, they know that Fire Chief Alva Gregoire has a complete detailed plan, ready to put into operation as soon as funds are available, that will give the town the extra services of a trained CD Auxiliary Fire Department. Undoubtedly, it was the knowledge that such a plan does exist and the assurance that Chief Gregoire will put it into action as soon as funds are available, that moved them to let us have the generator.
Two other generators were obtained (5KW's) for the En- gineering Section at a cost of $60.00 each, while their value is $1,946.00 each.
We also were given the opportunity to visit the Surplus Property Depot at Fort Myles Standish twice and the total value of the items (new and used) that we got amounted to $19,198.15, for which we paid $462.50.
There is no doubt that we in Southbridge can truly say that our Civil Defense Department really gets the town its "money's worth."
Still awaiting final OCDM approval is the Matching Fund item ... the Air Raid Warning System ... Our half of this cost, $4,200.00, is in the hands of the Treasurer of the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts and it appears that we will soon get the final approval to go ahead and purchase the unit.
Despite all our efforts, the "apathy problem" is still with us, and though we have over six hundred citizens of the Town of Southbridge that are members of the Civil Defense Depart- ment, this is not enough. We will continue to do all within our power to reach the place where we can, in truth, say that we are manned three deep in every job. This goal must be reached before we can be called a 100% Civil Defense "Ready" town.
The inventory of equipment on hand December 31, 1959, that was obtained in 1959, has a total value of $27,590.15. A breakdown of the 1959 inventory, by sections, follows, as well as the grand inventory value of the Department:
SUMMARY OF THE 1959 INVENTORY
Administration Section
$ 289 92
Auxiliary Fire Section
4,500.00
Auxiliary Police Section
737.75
Communication Section
9,236.65
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Engineering Section
3,920.40
Identification Section
172.62
Medical Section
1,513.20
Radiological Section
3,000.00
Rescue Section
1,788.06
Warden Section
78.00
Welfare Section
2,353.55
Total Value of the 1959 Inventory
$27,590.15
Total Value of the 1958 Inventory
8,422.31
Total Value of the 1957 Inventory
15,405.98
Total Value of the 1956 Inventory
13,108.11
Total Value of the 200-Bed Hospital
(Delivered in 1957)
50,000.00
Total Value of the Entire Inventory of Civil Defense $114,526.55
Our 1959 Budget was $9,100.00 and our expenditures amounted to $9,077.01.
I want to take this opportunity to extend my personal, and official appreciation of the Civil Defense Department to all the OCDM and MCDA officials who were so helpful throughout the past year. Especially do I want to thank Mr. Harold Ross, Director of Area 3. Much more than thank you is due to our Board of Selectmen, whose cooperation and support was un- limited. Also deserving a special word of appreciation is our Town Accountant, Mr. Caron; Town Treasurer Norbert Benoit, Town Engineer Mr. Racicot, Chief of Police Desrosiers, Fire Chief Gregoire, and our Highway Supt., Joseph Benoit.
Finally, my most sincere thanks to all the members of my department, who, without any fanfare, have put in a year of hard work to try and prepare themselves to protect and help our town and all its townspeople in any emergency.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES R. McLAM, Director
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I wish to submit the following report of the expenditures of the Highway Department for the year ended December 31, 1959.
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Administration Salary of Street Superintendent $ 4,800.00
$
4,800.00
Highways
Labor Payrolls
$33,246.95
33,246.95
Other Expenses
Telephone
$ 316.10
Mobile Radio
205.00
Lights and Power
165 65
Lights and Fuel (Globe Fire Station)
465 15
Fuel (Highway Garage
640.76
Water
189.84
Office Supplies
278.04
First Aid Supplies
53.10
Miscellaneous Supplies
414.54
Bituminous Patch
3,317.69
Brooms and Rotary Broom refills
442.48
New Tools
752.04
Tools Sharpened and Repaired
81.95
Road Signs
325.16
Brush Saw Repairs
8.33
Repairs to Buildings
239.37
Weed Killer
104.50
Lombard Chain Saw Repairs
58 95
Grader Cutting Edges
238.56
Rental of Bulldozer
660 00
Gasoline
762.00
Catch Basin Frames and Grates
32.88
Metal Culvert
153.04
Time Clock Repairs
23.85
Equipment Registrations
63.00
9,991.98
Oil and Sand for Roads
MC-1 Asphalt
$ 256.96
MC-2 Asphalt
4,609.62
MC-3 Asphalt
696.61
Sand
2,247.30
7,810.49
Road Machinery Maintenance
1955 Chevrolet Suburban
$
77.97
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1953 Dodge Dump Truck
212.38
1949 International Dump Truck
998.82
1954 Dodge Chassis
95.74
1950 Ford Dump Truck
93.26
1955 International Chassis
104.74
1951 Dodge Dump Truck
95.13
1952 Ford Truck (Sander)
89.20
1946 Chevrolet Truck (Compressor)
59.56
1956 GMC Dump Truck
198.66
1957 Ford Dump Truck
46.10
1940 Austin-Western Grader
433.14
1949 Austin-Western Grader
744.74
1954 Nelson Snow Loader
35.00
1947 Nelson Snow Loader
47.00
1958 Hough Payloader
347.39
1951 Elgin Sweeper
992.48
1954 Oliver Tractor
72 24
1937 Buffalo-Springfield Roller
10.25
1947 C. H. & E. Roller (Tandem)
34.76
Refuse Body
498.65
Model E Sander
102.38
Jet Queen Sander
289.99
Schramm Compressor
129.92
Diesel Fuel
125.97
Gasoline
2,797.72
Motor Oil and Grease
672.76
Tires and Tubes
2,139.35
Oxygen and Acetylene
147.42
Anti-Freeze
12.60
Truck Chains
30.00
New Tools
10.91
Stock
229.09
Tar Kettle
14.00
Equipment Inspections
4.90
11,994.22
Road Machinery New Equipment
New Motor and Parts for 1940 Grader .
$ 2,934.51 756.60
1959 Tar Kettle
1959 International Cab and Chassis
3,845.75
1959 Ford 6-Cylinder Ranch Wagon
2,185.00
1959 International Dump Truck
4,594.02
Repair Body on Refuse Truck
748.53
2-1959 Anderson Reversible Snow Plows 2,030.60
17,095.01
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Chapter 90 Maintenance
DRESSER HILL ROAD
Patching Cutting Brush Drainage Maintenance
$ 75.00
700.00
75.00
$850.00
DUDLEY ROAD Patching
$ 50.00
EAST MAIN STREET
Cutting Brush
$ 100.00
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
$150.00
HAMILTON STREET Drainage Maintenance
50.00
MECHANIC STREET
Drainage Maintenance
.... 50.00
BRICKYARD ROAD
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
RIVER ROAD
Patching
50.00
Cutting Brush
200.00
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
$300.00
WORCESTER STREET
Patching
150.00
Cutting Brush
100.00
Drainage Maintenance
75.00
3/8" Stone
437.41
$762.41
OLD WOODSTOCK ROAD
Patching
106.51
Cutting Brush
200.00
Drainage Maintenance
50.00
$356.51
WOODSTOCK ROAD
Patching
100.00
Cutting Brush
300.00
Drainage Maintenance
100.00
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Shoulders and Slopes
100.00
$600.00
EASTFORD ROAD
Patching
201.90
Cutting Brush
629.17
Drainage Maintenance
150.00
Shoulders and Slopes
300.00
$1,281.07
4,499.99
Special Chapter 90 Maintenance
WOODSTOCK ROAD
Labor
$ 1,827.27
Truck Rental
72.00
RC-5 Asphalt
3,103.31
3/8" Stone
1,987.92
Bituminous Patch
424.53
Gasoline
373.50
7,788.53
Town Dump
Salary of Caretaker
$ 3,158.00
3,158.00
Rodent Control
Exterminating Services for Rats
$
600.00
600.00
Rubbish Collection
Labor Payrolls
$ 5,499.91
5,499.91
Sidewalk Repairs
Concrete 1-2-3 Mix
$ 817.63
Washed Sand
9.63
Washed Gravel
22.75
Lumber for Forms
16.90
Mason
407.00
1,273.91
Snow and Ice
Labor
$ 6,300.61
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Truck Hire
2,027.88
Rock Salt
1,598.00
Sand
2,852.90
Meals
43.85
Plow and Sand Tipton Rock Road
52.50
Gasoline
1,266.52
Calcium Chloride
57.75
Snow Plow Blades
286.79
Snow Plow Repairs
1.40
Rental of Bulldozer
654 50
Dynamite
26.00
Blasting Caps
14.00
Snow Fence
18.75
Anti-Freeze
182.16
15,383.61
Armory Lane Storm Drain
Labor
$ 1,522.73
15" Metal Culvert
3,295.33
"D" Frames and Grates
316.20
Manhole Frames and Covers
123.69
Mason Building Catch Basins
356.80
Rental of Bulldozer
82.50
Rental of Backhoe
512.50
Cement Bricks
170.30
Lumber
24.72
Tools Sharpened
6.10
6" Akron Pipe
18.01
Damage to Water Pipe
70.66
6,499.54
Everett Street Sidewalk
Concrete 1-2-3 Mix $ 306.00
306.00
Hudson Avenue Storm Drain
Labor
$ 239.86
24" Metal Culvert
462.22
"D" Frames and Grates
105.40
Rental of Bulldozer
360.00
Cement Bricks
55.10
Mason
49.00
Cement
24.00
1,295.58
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Litchfield Avenue Storm Drain $ 653.44
Labor
12" Metal Culvert
856.54
"D" Frames and Grates
210.80
Manhole Frames and Covers
41.23
Rental of Backhoe
231.25
Mason Building Catch Basins
236.25
Cement Bricks
110.20
2,339.71
Old Sturbridge Road Storm Drain
12" Metal Culvert
$ 746.86
"D" Frames and Grates
105.40
Manhole Frames and Covers
82.46
Mason Building Catch Basins
123.00
Rental of Backhoe
250.00
Cement Bricks
63.00
Akron Pipe
5.33
Orangeburg Pipe
8.85
Bituminous Patch
272.12
1,799.30
Park Street Reconstruction
Labor
$ 2,422.74
"D" Frame and Grate
52.70
Rental of Bulldozer
360.00
Concrete 1-2-3 Mix
244.80
Mason
112.00
Type I
1,907.48
5,099.72
Hartwell and Spring Streets Storm Drain
Labor
$ 246.86
Concrete Pipe
46.72
293.58
Woodycrest Avenue Storm Drain
12" Metal Culvert
$ 1,652.19
"D" Frames and Grates
316.20
Cement Bricks
60.10
4" Orangeburg Pipe
5.91
2,034.40
Removing Loose Ledge on East Main Street
Labor
$ 267.93
Rental of Crane
232.00
499.93
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Orchard Street Reconstruction
Labor
$ 3,253.37
Building Curb
183.41
MC-1 Cutback Asphalt
147.35
Supplies
16.22
Gasoline
152.40
Barricades
79.00
Building Forms and Pouring Concrete
189.00
Lumber
170.86
Type I
1,758.08
5,949.69
Resurface with Type I - Mechanic Street
Labor
$ 2,928.63
J. F. M. A. Seal
104.00
RS-1 Emulsion
32.06
Manhole Frames and Covers
297.50
3" Transite Pipe
85.80
2" x 6" Spruce Planks
37.13
Bituminous Patch
263.03
Resetting Manholes and Catch Basins
662.80
Type I
4,046.40
Motor Oil
9.00
Kerosene
9.15
Gasoline
124.50
9,000.00
Guelphwood Road Guard Rail Erection
Labor
$ 997.17
997.17
Labor
Proulx Avenue Storm Drain $ 61.86
61.86
Swimming Pool New Construction
Labor Rental of Bulldozer
$ 309.93
562.50
872.43
$160,155.51
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH E. BENOIT, Street Superintendent
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1959. On behalf of the Police Department, I wish to express my sincere thanks for the splendid support and cooperation received from your Honorable Board, all other Town depart- ments, parents and members of the School Safety Patrol, the School Superintendent and the faculty of all schools for their support and interest in pedestrian safety for school children in close cooperation with the Safety Officer, the Southbridge Safety Council, Press, Radio, Industry, Merchants and Citizens in the year 1959.
Major Crimes Reported and Known to Police
46
Unfounded
1
Cleared by Arrest 34
Reported not cleared other years but cleared by
arrest in 1959
3
Arrests For Crimes:
Assault, Assault and Battery
5
Manslaughter
1
Breaking, Entering and Larceny
1.
Larceny and Attempted Larcenies
(16 Juveniles)
16
Larceny of Auto
Female Juveniles
3
Malicious Mischief
1
Receiving Stolen Property
Juvenile
1
Milicious Destruction of Property
Juveniles
4
Accosting Persons of Opposite Sex
3
Adultery
1
Violation of Town By-Laws
(2 Females)
19
AWOL from Armed Forces
2
Keeping Disorderly House
2
Disturbance of the Public Peace
(1 Female)
24
Operating a Motor Vehicle to Endanger Life
(1 Female)
10
Operating Under the Influence of
Intoxicating Liquor
(1 Females)
21
Drunkenness
(10 Females) (1 Juvenile)
244
Illegitimate Child Act, Violating
1
Lewdness
2
Violating Liquor Laws
13
Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws (12 Females) (4 Juveniles)
137
Non-Support of Family (1 Female) 9
60
Males
Females
6
Stubbornness
2
Violation of Traffic Rules
(9 Females)
80
Vagrancy
(1 Female) 10
Truancy
2
Carrying Dangerous Weapons
6
Runaways
(2 Females) Juveniles 6
Signing False Name on Lodging House Register
1
Neglect of Parent's Duty to School
Attendance (1 Female) 2
Arrested on Warrant for Out-of-Town Police
4
Violation of Probation
1
Contributing to Delinquency of Minor
1
Parking Summonses Issued
(11 Females) 35
TOTAL PERSONS CHARGED:
(61 Females) (35 Juveniles) 676
Permits Issued to Carry Firearms 79
General Firearm Permits Issued, Sale of and Gunsmith 4
Permits Issued for Sale of Shotguns and Rifles 2
Summonses Served for Out-of-Town Police, Courts
392
Persons Committed to State Hospitals
24
Permits Issed to Work on Lord's Day, Holidays
47
Sound Truck Permits Issued
15
Doors and Windows Found Unlocked and Open by Officers 907
Radio Calls Sent Out
1190
Night Lodging Given Travelers
54
Violation of Parking Rules (481 Illegal Winter Parking Ban)
862
Total Bicycles Registered
1452
Local Traffic Warnings Issued
181
Motor Vehicle Violation Notices Sent to Registry
252
Licenses to Operate Motor Vehicles Recommended Suspended 61
Personal Injury Accidents Reported to Police
51
Passengers Injured, All Accidents
30
Operators Injured, All Accidents
29
Bicyclists Injured by Motor Vehicles
3
Other Injuries
5
Pedestrians Injured by Motor Vehicles
13
Pedestrians Killed by Motor Vehicles
1
Property Damage Accidents Reported to Police
46
Persons Fingerprinted
126
Persons Reported Missing
26
Located
25
Bicycles Reported Stolen
11
61
Recovered 10
Prisoners Detained in Lockup for Sturbridge, Charlton Police and State Police 250
Teletype Messages Sent Out 153
Prisoners Detained in Lockup by Southbridge Police 366
Street Lights Reported Out by Officers 381
Respectfully submitted,
OVIDE A. DESROSIERS, Chief of Police.
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the law and custom, I submit the fol- lowing report of the year ending December 31, 1959, giving names of members of the Fire Department, values of proper- ties under my supervision, number of fires we responded to, values of properties where loss occurred, dates and location of fires.
We responded to the following alarms:
Bell Alarms
26
Still Alarms 322
Total Alarms for the year
348
350 Hydrants at $75.00 each per year
$ 30,400.00
Value of Buildings
402,500.00
Loss on Buildings
25,878.84
Insurance on Buildings
251,650.00
Insurance Paid on Buildings
25,808.84
Value of Contents
108,500.00
Loss on Contents
8,317.85
Insurance on Contents
62,100.00
Insurance Paid on Contents
2,702.85
INVENTORY OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Station
80,000.00
Fire Apparatus
73,000 00
Fire Department Supplies
8,000.00
Gamewell Fire Alarm System
67,000.00
ROSTER OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief
Alva J. Gregoire
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Assistant Chief Daniel Daniels
Permanent Firemen
Capt. Emile Caouette
Capt. Ovila Donais
Inspector Raymond Nadeau
Rodolphe Arpin
Ernest Collette
Romeo Mathieu
Arthur Marand
Napoleon White
Edward Boucher
Roland LaRochelle
Biagio Puccilli
Alfred Langevin
Victor Caouette
William Berry
Jean St. Amant
Armand Dumas
Adrien Pouliot
Lionel Bachand
Edward McNally
Raoul Plouffe
Call Men Hose Co. #1
Capt. Hermas Lippe
Lieut. Leopold Langlois
Roger Tremblay
Lennie Rutanen
Henry Santelli
Clarence Blais
Walter Earnest
Thomas Mannis
Paul Larochelle
George H. Paul
Call Men Hose Co. #2
Capt. Eugene Gaumond
Lieut. Alexander Daigle
Ferdinand Szczypien
James Brackett
Conrad Corriveau
John Jankowski
Aime Ravenelle
Melvin Williams
George Plouffe
Armand Gibeault
Call Men Aerial Co. #1
Capt. Arthur Caplette
Lieut. Armand Durocher
Henry Latour
Roger Favreau
Clifford Shaw
Francis Healy
Raymond Dartt
Clarence McDonald
Donald Salisbury
Roland Arpin
Louis Ciprari
Supt. of Fire Alarm Normand Larochelle
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Transporting Gasoline
0
High Explosives
54
Range Oil Burners
125
Power Burners
219
Open Air
496
Removal of Gasoline Tanks
3
Decorations
16
63
Laurent McDonald
Bottled Gas Burning Paint Off Buildings
60
4
Inspections
Stores
70
Business Buildings
55
Single Dwellings
456
Multiple Dwellings
809
Garages and Service Stations
13
Public Halls
4
Restaurants
4
Clubs
3
Cafes
5
Diners
3
Hotels
7
Schools
36
Hospitals
3
Rest Homes
4
Decorations
20
Storage Tanks
1
Complaints
74
Re-Inspections
90
Range Burners
427
Power Burners
1121
Lock-Outs
15
Churches
25
Alarms Answered During the Year
Jan. 12-Box 24 at 4:59 P. M. at 14-22 Brick Row. Dwelling. Owned by Lionel R. Gaulin. Caused by Overheated chim- ney. Insured.
Jan. 16-Still alarm at 3:55 A. M. at 48 Sayles St. Dwelling. Owned by Raymond Bernard. Caused by cigarette. In- sured.
Feb. 6-Box 52 at 5:30 P. M. at 117-119 Morris St. Dwelling. Owned by Union of Brotherhood Vitchquis. Caused by flooded oil burner. Insured.
Feb. 22-Still alarm at 8:25 P. M. at 22 Hillcrest Ave. Shed. Owned by Wilfred McDonald. Caused by overheated stove. Insured.
Feb. 24-Box 421 at 7:31 A. M. at 393 Alpine Drive. Dwelling. Owned by Richard Normandin. Caused by exploded space heater. Insured.
Feb. 26-Still alarm at 12:50 P. M. at 23 Elm St. Garage. Owned by Raymond Bombardier. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette on gas on floor. Insured.
Feb. 26-Still alarm at 5:44 P. M. at 328 Hamilton St. Store. Owned by Hilaire Cournoyer. Caused by overheated grease in frying pan. Insured.
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March 6-Still alarm at 4:15 P. M. at 100 Cole Ave. Dwelling. Owned by Edward J. Martin. Caused by flooded cellar causing short circuit. Insured.
March 24-Box 32 at 2:40 A. M. at rear 17 Marcy St. Barn. Owned by Naum Rutcho. Cause unknown. Insured. March 24-Same as above at 251/2 Marcy St. Dwelling. Owned by Charles Maciekowicz. Caused by Rutcho fire. Insured.
March 30-Box 30 at 12:04 A. M. at 266 Main St. Owned by Nick Gianoutsis. Restaurant. Caused by carelessly dis- carded cigarette in paper barrel. Insured.
April 14 Still alarm at 9:22 A. M. at 281 Woodstock Rd. Dwell- ing. Owned by Laurence Benoit. Caused by chimney. Insured.
April 20-Box 423 at 3:53 P. M. at 430 Woodstock Rd. Dwell- ing. Owned by Frank DiBonaventura. Caused by hot ashes in cardboard box. Insured.
June 11-Still alarm at 4:55 P. M. at 304 South St. Barn. Owned by Hugh Grant. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured.
June 12-Still alarm at 12:35 A. M. at 19 Olney Ave. Dwelling. Owned by Leo Provost. Caused by cigarette. Insured. July 8-Still alarm at 11:45 P. M. at 32 Central St. Store. Owned by Martin's Realty Corp. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured.
July 24-Still alarm at 8:10 A. M. at 13 Union St. Dwelling. Owned by Jerry Lemoine. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured.
Aug. 28-Box 114 at 7:21 P. M. at 13 Roberts St. Dwelling. Owned by Joseph Anger. Caused by child playing with matches. Insured.
Sept. 5-Still alarm at 4:10 A. M. at 241/2 Marcy St. Dwelling. Owned by Naum Rutcho. Cause unknown. Insured. Sept. 13-Still alarm at 11:05 P. M. at 160 Mechanic St. Dwell- ing. Owned by Theodore Bonnette. Caused by flood damaged wiring, possibly lightning. Insured.
Oct. 3-Still alarm at 11:00 A. M. at 83 Pine St. Dwelling. Owned by Jules A. Duff. Caused by flooded oil burner. Insured.
Oct. 16-Still alarm at 5:00 A. M. at 24 Central St. Rooming House. Owned by Martin Krasowski. Caused by smok- ing in bed. Insured.
Oct. 16-Still alarm at 7:15 A. M. at 51 Central St. Store. Owned by Salviuolo & Sons. Cause, set with paper and matches. Insured.
Oct. 22-Still alarm at 12:25 P. M. at 333 Main St. Store. Owned by Metro Bros. Caused by overloaded panel board. Insured.
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Nov. 1 Still alarm at 1:45 A. M. at 385 Morris St. Dwelling. Owned by Rosaire Menard. Caused by overheated fire- place. Insured.
Nov. 12-Still alarm at 1:15 P. M. at 45 Chapin St. Store. Owned by Cornellia DelRossi. Caused by overheated mo- tor. Insured.
Nov. 15-Still alarm at 6:45' P. M. at 67 Charlton St. Dwelling. Owned by Robert Lakin. Caused by smoking in bed. Not insured.
Nov. 30-Still alarm at 12:34 P. M. at 91 Central St. Store. Owned by Alki Micheales. Caused by short circuit. In- sured.
Dec. 30-Box 28 at 9:44 A. M. at 20 Marjory Lane. Dwelling. Owned by Doris LaRiviere. Caused by child playing with matches. Insured.
Dec. 30-Still alarm at 2:20 P. M. at 69 Eastford Rd. Cleaning Etablishment. Owned by Leopold Lajeunesse. Caused by lint on hot stove pipe. Insured.
Respectfully submitted,
ALVA J. GREGOIRE,
Chief of Fire Department.
REPORT OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
In rendering my report for the past year, I wish to state that there was an appropriation of $1,760.00 for this department.
During the past year the Ambulances made the following trips:
Southbridge
425
Worcester
33
Sturbridge
30
Fiskdale
10
Boston
10
Charlton
4
Brookfield
4
Dudley
3
Brimfield
3
Upton
3
Grafton
3
Auburn
2
East Brimfield
1
Fisherville
1
East Brookfield
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INVENTORY OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
1 Mercury Ambulance
$7,600.00
1 Packard Ambulance 2,000.00
2 Spare Tires
35.00
2 Folding Stretchers
60 00
1
Orthopatic Stretcher
60.00
2 First Aid Kits
10.00
2 Flame Proof Blankets
90.00
3 Pillows
7.50
19 Pillow Cases
8.50
15
Sheets
15.00
24 Blankets
96.00
12 Towels
6.00
1 Straight
31.00
1 Jiffy Splint
59.00
1 Washington Cot Stretcher
250.00
2 Oxygen Units
350 00
2 Sets Chains
16.00
4 Hand Grip Spot Lights
36.00
Respectfully submitted,
ALVA J. GREGOIRE, Chief of Fire Department.
REPORT OF FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Forest Fire Department answered 87 alarms for for- est fires in 1959.
Forest Fire Warden's Salary
$200.00
There were 496 permits for fires in the open.
I wish at this time to thank the people for their good will and again ask their co-operation with this department to pre- vent fires in this vicinity.
INVENTORY OF THE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
5 Forest Fire Pumps
$1,250.00
4700 ft. of 11/8" hose
2,000.00
3900 ft. of 11/2" hose
4,000.00
4 11/2" Shut-Off Nozzles
125.00
6 1" Shut-Off Nozzles
120.00
7 1/8" Shut-Off Nozzles
245.00
8 Open End Nozzles
54.00
15 Soda and Acid Extinguishers
150.00
16 Indian Pumps
235.00
4 21/2-Gal. Hand Pumps
60.00
6 Ten-Qt. Pails
15.00
16 Brooms
16.00
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5 Shovels
12 Reducers
5.00 60.00
1 Two-Ton International Truck
2,500.00
2 11/8" "Y's"
60.00
2 Ladders
48.00
1 Inter-Com Speaker
250.00
1 Pro-Pel Light
70.00
2 Hand Lights
30.00
Alva J. Gregoire
Forest Fire Department Warden Deputy Forest Fire Wardens
Daniel Daniels
Emile Caouette
Romeo Lippe
Leopold Langlois
Charles Leveille
Ovila Donais
Biagio Puccelli Rosario Bellerose
In closing my report for last year, I wish to thank the citizens for their co-operation, and members of the Fire De- partment for their loyalty to their work.
In conclusion, the Chief, Alva J. Gregoire, on behalf of the members of the Fire Department, wishes to thank the Board of Selectmen and other Town officials for their courtesy and consideration of the Department.
Respectfully submitted, ALVA J. GREGOIRE, Chief of Fire Department.
For the Fire Department EDWARD BOUCHER, Clerk.
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Southbridge:
The Board of Health met March 14, 1959 and organized as follows: Dr. Raymond F. Haling, Chairman; Dr. Armand O. Degrenier, Clerk; and Mr. Henry E. Demers, Publicity Chair- man.
The Board made the following appointments: Ernest Tet- reault, Agent and Sanitary Inspector; Mrs. Rachel Jolicoeur, Nurse; Arthur O. Ballard, Milk, Food and Plumbing Inspector, and Alcide Fournier, Animal Inspector.
Two new cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis were discov- ered during the year and four patients received treatment in Sanatoria, contacts suspicious cases and cases reported to us by the family physician are examined and X-rayed at the County Sanatorium, at present we have no patients in the Sanatorium.
The Board continued in 1959 the program of Tuberculin
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and diabetic screening in all Public and Parochial Schools.
The sum of $596.43 has been paid to the Town Treasurer by the State in form of subsidy and the receipts from all other sources were $125.50.
During the year various Health meetings were attended all over the State by the Nurse, Board Members and the Agent.
We wish to thank all the Citizens who have cooperated and assisted the Department in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D. ARMAND O. DEGRENIER, D.M.D. HENRY DEMERS, Ph.G. * *
REPORT OF THE AGENT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH To the Honorable Board of Health: Dear Sirs:
The Clerical work for the year 1959 included the tabula- tion of all deaths, all reported contagious diseases, in issurance of burial permits and all licenses, recording the minutes of all regular and special meetings and necessary correspondence.
Weekly report of contagious diseases were forwarded to the State Department of Public Health in Boston and Rut- land, Mass.
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