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Inspector, American Optical Co., Southbridge Housewife; widow
Housewife; Husband, Lens Grinder, American Optical Co., Southbridge
Winder, Westwood Textile Mg. Co., Southbridge Housewife; Husband, Podiatrist self-employed, Southbridge Housewife; Husband, Auditor American Optical Co., Southbridge Clerk, Big Bunny Market Southbridge
Housewife; Husband, Plumber Wm.F. Lynch Co., Worcester
Office Manager, Ames Dept. Store, Southbridge Housewife; Husband Deceased
Housewife; Husband, Mainten- ance, Mosaic Fabrications Southbridge
Homemaker; Husband, Self- employed Barber, Southbridge Housewife; Husband, Insurance Agent, self-employed, Southbridge
Shipping Clerk, American Optical Co., Southbridge Housewife; Husband, Custodian Town Hall, Southbridge Part-time Music teacher Southbridge
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Name - Residence
Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband
M
Marand, Lillian 306 Hamilton Street
Morse, Helen 7 Glover Street
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Clerk, Edwards Co., Southbridge
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Region Operating Statistics Clerk, American Optical Co. Southbridge Part-time waitress, Harrington Mem. Hosp., Southbridge Housewife; Husband, Lens Operator, American Optical Co., Southbridge
T
Tansey, Ida 371 Hamilton Street
Trahan, Jeannette L. 29 Marcy Street
V
Vangel, Efervita 87 Morris Street Vincelette, Fernande 371 Elm Street
Walsh, Nina C. 23 Edwards Street Walstrom, Berneice 22 Bellevue Avenue
Whiteoak, Ruth J. 416 Worcester Street Whitney, Marie D. 346 Alpine Drive
Housewife; Husband, Supervisor American Optical Co., Southbridge
Seamstress, Louis Dress Shop Inc., Southbridge
Measurer, American Optical Co., Southbridge Setting up and marking axis
line on prescription molds American Optical Co., Southbridge W
Nurses' Aide, Ruth Chapman Southbridge Housewife; Husband, Hydraulic Sales Engineer, Lindco, Inc. Worcester Stock Clerk, F.W. Woolworth Co., Southbridge Cutter of tags, American Optical Co., Southbridge
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Housewife; Husband, Fire- Fighter, Southbridge Fire Department, Southbridge Housewife; Husband, retired
Rousseau, Helena 411 Morris Street
Savaria, Jeannette 209 Marcy Street
St.Germain, Estelle 73 Cliff Street St. Germain, Rita A. 46 Oakes Avenue
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submitmy report for the Tree Warden Department for the year ending December 31, 1966.
It is not enough to plant a tree; it must receive care after it is in the ground. This in part is the work of your Tree Department.
Great care is given to the selection of trees to be planted on the various streets. They should enhance, beautify and protect.
20 Shade trees were planted on new streets and where dead trees were removed.
A great aid to your Tree Department is the Skyworker. Those who have seen this machine in operation have marveled at the ease with which dangerous limbs have been removed in hazardous places. The removal od deadwood out of trees is accomplished with ease and safety , thanks to this machine.
General tree maintenance practices were carried out; dead- wood, storm damaged and low limbs were removed out of trees. 14 dead trees were removed and 4 stumps. Tree preservative applied to cavities that needed repainting.
To improve the condition and appearance Trees on main streets were fertilized.
A dormant spray is applied each year to our elms to help control the Elm Bark beetle. The insecticide provides re- sidual control of the Elm Bark beetle, the insect responsible for spreading the Dutch Elm Disease. This is applied to to elm trees prior to bud-break, with a hydraulic sprayer. In June and July a foliar spray is applied to hold in check various leaf-eating insects and the Elm Leaf beetle. This year 2 foliar sprays were applied to the elm trees because of heavy infestation caused by dry hot weather conditions. The Elm Leaf beetle feeds exclusively on leaves and when it is abundant the leaves become brown and fall off, such defoliation weakens the trees.
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Sanitation practices were carried out, deadwood out of elm trees were removed, 20 dead and dying elm trees were re- moved and destroyed and 4 elm stumps.
For Mosquito control, insecticide was applied to swamps and low lying areas with excellent results. Swamps and flats areas, Fairmont Avenue, Charlton St., Moon Street, Oak Ridge low lying areas. Meadowbrook Road, Elm Street rear of Clemence Lumber Co.
As many as possible Town owned trees and wooded areas were sprayed the past year, using Seven, malathion and DDT insecticide for Moth Extermination, Insect Pest Control. In sprayed areas infestation has been kept down with good results.
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER J. MARKA Tree Warden Moth Superintendent
REPORT OF THE SEWER DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is the report of the Sewer Department for 1966.
Stoppages cleared 39
Total flow for 1966 430 million gallons
Average daily flow 1.2 M. G. D.
Maximum daily flow 3.2 M. G. D.
Minimum daily flow 0.7 M. G. D.
Bypass to river because of power failures, high
flows and repairs totaled less than 100, 000 gallons.
Chlorine used 34,000 pounds 69%
Percent removal on B. O. D.
Percent removal on settleable solids 98%
Percent removal on suspended
solids 81%
Number of new house connections 37
Manhole covers raised 23
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A study has been made of the odor problems at the treatment plant by the consulting engineering firm of Fay, Spofford & Thorndike. The reports on the plantand the Lebanon Hill area have been submitted to the Sewer Commissioners, who in turn have given copies to the finance committee.
Articles dealing with the treatment plant and sewerage for the Lebanon Hill area are scheduled for the annual town meeting of March 1967.
Respectfully submitted,
EDGAR L. McCANN, Chairman LEO P. LeBOEUF ALFRED J. GOUDREAU Sewer Commissioners
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the report of the Department of Weights and Measures for the year 1966.
The amount of fees collected for the town through the depart- ment was $1,053.80.
Scales and Balances
Adjusted
Sealed
Condemned
Over 10,000 lbs.
2
6
5,000 to 10,000 lbs.
2
100 to 5,000 lbs.
11
61
Under 100 lbs.
18
82
Under 10 lbs.
7
54
Weights
Avoirdupois
241
Metric
104
Troy and Apothecary
50
Gasoline Meters
12
90
4
Grease, oil devices
2
Vehicle Tank Meters
5
35
Bulk storage plants
1
6
Cloth Measuring device
2
24
Wire-Cordage Measuring device Yardsticks
2
7
WEIGHINGS & INSPECTIONS
Tested
Correct
Under
Over
Bread
120
110
4
6
Butter
108
90
8
10
Charcoal (in bags)
54
43
2
9
Confectionery
146
129
10
7
Flour
38
34
1
3
Fruits & vegetables
236
166
60
10
Liquid commodities
74
63
2
9
Liquid heating fuels
23
23
Meats and provisions
288
238
42
8
Potatoes
48
40
Provisions
166
136
18
12
OTHER INSPECTIONS
Pedler's Licenses
10
Bread Markings
120
Food Package Markings
574
Coal Markings
54
Transient Vendors Licenses
21
Clinical Thermometers
38
Scales
203
Retests of gasoline
devices after sealing
12
Miscellaneous
6
Respectfully submitted,
ROLAND A. VARIN
Sealer
REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Cemetery Committee met and organized on March 21, 1966. Willard Stark was elected Chairman, the other mem- bers of the committee are Lectance Landry and Stavri Yanka. Seaver Rice was appointed superintendent and clerk of the board.
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During the year considerable work was done in removing dead trees and limbs. Our cemetery has several hundred trees of various species. Fortunately we have very few elms which of course are susceptible to the Dutch Elm Disease. Only routine work was done in the cemetery during the year, such as grass cutting, trimming shrubbery, main- tenance of gravel roads and straightening grave stones.
Vandalism remains a problem and will probably not improve until there is an awakening of moral responsibility in our youth. We expect to raise our hourly rates in 1967 to con- form with the rates established at a Town Meeting last year. This will result in an increased budget of six or seven hun- dred dollars. Our budgetas compared to towns of like size in the Commonwealth is still substantially lower. We wish to thank our several Town Department heads who assisted us in our work, particularly Mr. Joseph Benoit of the High- way Department.
Respectfully submitted, WILLARD STARK, Chairman LECTANCE LANDRY STAVRI YANKA
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the law and custom, I submit the follow- ing report of the year ending December 31, 1966, giving names of members of the Fire Department, values of proper- ties under my supervision, number of fires we responded to and values of properties where loss occurred.
We responded to 17 bell alarms, 387 still alarms. Total for the year, 404. 432 Hydrants $70,800.00.
Value of buildings Loss on buildings Insurance on buildings Insurance paid on buildings
$598,000.00 45,185.05 450,700.00 44,454.23
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Value of contents Loss on contents Insurance on contents Insurance paid on contents
51,000.00 6,756.95 34,500.00 4,336.95
Inventory of the Fire Department
Fire Station
$ 115,000.00
Fire Apparatus
95,000.00 14,000.00
Fire Department supplies
Gamewell Fire Alarm System
82,000.00
Calls responded to in 1966
Alarms
404
Lock-outs
21
Complaints
117
Grass and Brush fires
111
Ambulance
1001
Total
1654
Roster of The Southbridge Fire Department
Chief Alva J. Gregoire
Assistant Chief
Daniel Daniels
Lieutenant
Armand Dumas
Captain Ovila Donais Lieutenant William Berry
Clerk Edward Boucher
Inspector Joseph Bachand
Private
Private Romeo E. Mathieu
Victor Caouette
Henry Latour
Raoul Plouffe
Lionel Bachand
Raymond Nadeau
Adrien Pouliot
Arthur Marand
Roland Laroche Alfred Langevin
Biagio Puccilli
Roger Favreau
Edward McNally
George Poulin
Laurent McDonald Clarence McDonald James Brackett
Hose Co. No. 1
Captain Clarence Blais Lieutenant Henry Santelli Joseph Robidoux
Lawrence Tavernier
Paul Benoit Lowell Salisbury
Ernest Collette
Redolphe Arpin
Charles Latour Roland Pepin
George Paul
Hose Co. No. 2
Captain Eugene Gaumond
George Plouffe
Lieutenant
Aime Ravenelle
Ronald Woolhouse
Ferdinand Szczypien
Melvin Williams
Lawrence Lavigueur
Armand LaFleche
Aerial Ladder Co. No. 1
Captain Arthur Caplette
Robert Talbot
Lieutenant
Armand Durocher
William Pioppi
Richard Clemence
Normand Robidoux
Joseph Lavallee Roy Wilson Armand Gauthier
ALARMS
January 2 Still alarm at 8:56 P.M. at 68 Fairlawn Ave. Dwelling. Owned by Felix Belanger, caused by careless use of cigarette. Insured.
January 18 Still alarm at 9:01 P.M. at 800 Worcester St. Apartment. Owned by Alfred Langevin, caused by lint in clothes dryer. Insured .
January 22 Still alarm at 4:00 A.M. at 50 Cohasse St. Apartment. Owned by Peter Robidoux, tenant Albert Robitor, caused by smoking in bed. Not insured.
February 8 Still alarm at 8:28 P. M. at 32 Maple St. Dwel- ling. Owned by George Lee, caused by defec- tive damper in fireplace, Insured.
February 13 Still alarm at 6:23 A.M. at 231 Elm St. Dwel- ing. Owned by Miss Julia Morrill, caused by overheated motor on washing machine. Insured. February 17 Still alarm at 8:46 A.M. at 13 Coolidge Ave. Apartment owned by Richard Marquin, tenant Kenneth Julien, caused by discarded ash tray in paper basket. Insured.
March 2 Still alarm at 7:51 P.M. at 8 Thomas St. Apart- ment. Owned by Robert Lakin, caused by de- fective wiring. Insured
March 6 Still alarm at 4:10 P.M. at 39 Newell Ave. A- partment. Owned by Herman Coblentz, caused by a short circuit in electric stove. Insured .
March
9
Still alarm at 8:17 A.M. at 37 Coombs St Apartment
00
Donald Belanger
owned by Edmund Lavalle, tenant Mrs. Emma Poulin. Caused by ladies bathrobe on fire. Owner insured - tenant not insured.
March 27
April 21
Still alarm at 9:28 P.M. at 172 Mechanic St. Apartment owned by Marcelino Herandez. Caus- ed by leak in oil line from tank to burner. Insured. Still alarm at 10:11 A. M. at 353 Charlton St. Garage and house owned by Norman Tavernier Caused by children playing with matched. Insur- ed.
April 24 Box 226 at 3:03 P. M. at 45 Guelphwood Road. Dwelling owned by Albert Vincent. Tenant Bruce Bouthelier. Caused by sparks from stove to blanket. Both insured.
April 25 Still alarm at 7:56 A. M. at 150 Central St. Store owned by Christy-Thomas Auto parts. Caused by delayed ignition in boiler. Insured. May 5 Still alarm at 10:56 A. M. at 8 Benefit St. Garage owned by Carlos Maldonado. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured.
May 7 Stillalarm at 4:16 P. M. at 23 Lyons St. Shade trees owned by David Cotton. Caused by
May 8
children playing with matches. Insured. Still alarm at 4:40 A. M. at 115 Marcy St. Dormi- tory owned by Leo Cournoyer. Caused by smok- ing in bed by roomer. Insured
May 14 Still alarm at 9:47 A. M. at 209 Marcy St. Dwell- ing owned by Miss Jeannette Savaria. Caused by overheated motor on washing machine. Insured. May 16 Still alarm at 8:45 P. M. at 537 Dennison Lane. Storage shed and house owned by Albert LaLiberte. Caused by sparks from barrel. Insured. May 23 Still alarm at 3:36 P. M. at 36 Highland St. Dwelling owned by Vincent Caplette. Caused by overheated meat and defective stove. Insured. May 30 Still alarm at 4:32 P. M. at 320 Elm St. Dwelling owned by Cohasse Realty Co. Caused by jam - med incinerator door. Insured.
June 14 Box 516 at 12:06 P. M. at Hamilton St. Church owned by St. Mary's Parish. Cause unknown. Insured.
July 2 Still alarm at 6:18 A. M. at 17 Summer St. Apart- ment owned by Leo Hebert. Tenant Mrs. Dorothy Bernard. Caused by smoking in bed. Insured. Still alarm at 1:03 P. M. at 51 Pinedale St. Dwell-
July 4
ing owned by Albert McGrath. Unoccupied.
Caused by faulty electric wiring. Insured. July 5 Box 135 at 11:07 A. M. at 36 School St. Apart-
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ment house owned by Raymond Paul. Tenant Edgar Donais. Caused by oil stove explosion. Insured .
August 9 Still alarm at 8:35 P. M. at 242 Everett St. Fence. Owned by Al Lajoie. Tenant Al Lapore. Caused by rubbish barrel. Insured.
August 13 Still alarm at 6:57 P.M. at 278 Mechanic St. Fence. Owned by Robbin's Estate. Caused by burning mattress outside. Insured.
August 14 Box 434 at 12:54 A. M. at Pleasant and Hillcrest Ave. Dwelling owned by Wilfred McDonald. Caused by careless use of cigarette. Insured. August 23 Still alarm at 9:00 A. M. at 36 Hamilton St. Store owned by Edward Langevin. Caused by over- heated starter on light fixture. Insured.
August 25 Box 39 at 3:25 P.M. at 147 Marcy St. Apart- ment house. Owned by Amelia and Georgiana LaPlante. £ Tenant Albert Labelle. Caused by burning bee's nest under eaves. Insured.
September 15 Still alarm at 1:27 P. M. at 74 Paige Hill. Dwelling. Owned by George Meltaus. Caused by short circuit. Insured.
September 27 Still alarm at 4:00 P.M. at 71 Oliver St. Apartment. Owned by Mrs . Idola Poaletti. Tenant Mrs. Mary Julian. Caused by burning meat in oven. Insured.
September 28 Still alarm at 11:21 A. M. at 15 Dean St. Dwelling . Owned by Mrs. A. Madakis. Caused by burning meat on stove. Insured.
October 3 Box 228 at 12:32 A. M. at Pine and Chester Sts. Apartment house. Owned by Melvina Martel Tenant Hanson Richard. Caused by foam pillow put out on porch. Careless use of cigarette. Insured.
October 3 Box 32 at 9:41 A. M. at 15 Edwards St. Apart- ment house owned by Mrs. Joseph Goddu. Ten- ants Mrs. Hilda Proulx, Mrs. Victoria Fetch, Mrs. Gaudette, Mrs. Nina Buckley, Mr. James Laplante, Mr. Robert George, Mr. LeoMandeville . Caused by crack in chimney. Insured.
October 9 Box 515 at 1:58 A. M. at 102 Mechanic St. Ten- ement owned by Ellis Bateman. Tenants. Caused by careless use of cigarette. Insured. November 14 Box 73 at 4:21 P. M. at Mechanic St. Factory owned by American Optical Co. Caused by careless use of cigarette. Insured. November 16 Still alarm at 3:17 P. M. at 141 Everett St.Apart- ment house. Owned by Vincent Nichols. Ten-
December 14 ants. Caused by person unknown. Insured.
Still alarm at 3:30 P.M. at 53 Pleasant St. Dwelling owned by Charles Lamothe . Caused by clothes dryer. Insured.
December 21 Still alarm at 5:02 A. M. at 56 Taft St. Dwell- ing owned by Andrew Faulus. Caused by care - lessly discarded cigarette. Insured.
December 27 Still alarm at 5:48 P.M. at Elm St. Church owned by ElmSt. Congregational Church. Caus- ed by flooded burner and delayed ignition. Insured.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Permits Issued
Transporting gasoline
0
High explosive
26
Range oil burners
19
Power oil burners
172
Open air fires
507
Removal of gasoline tanks
4
Decorations
9
Bottled gas
1
Burning paint off buildings
1
Gas tanks
3
Anti-freeze
0
Kerosene
0
Duplicates
211
Inspections
Stores
131
Business buildings
120
Single dwellings
1086
Multiple dwellings
909
Garages and service stations
19
Public halls
8
Restaurants
5
Clubs
7
Cafe's
11
Diners
2
Hotels
8
Schools
24
Hospitals
4
Rest homes
5
Decorations
8
21
Storage tanks
3
Complaints
117
Re-inspections
94
Range burners
251
Power burners
2193
Lock-outs
21
Churches
24
Gas tanks
3
Bottled gas
143
REPORT OF THE AMBULANCE SERVICE
In rendering my report for the past year I wish to state that there was an appropriation of $1,100 for this Department.
During the past year the Ambulances made the following trips.
Southbridge
854
Oxford
2
Worcester
93
Spencer
1
Boston
17
Monson
1
Sturbridge
11
Cambridge
1
Jamaica Plains
6
Dudley
1
Norfolk, Mass.
3
Charlton
1
Grafton
3
Rochdale
1
West Roxbury
3
Holyoke
1
Brimfield
1
Petersham
1
Total 1001
Inventory of the Ambulance Department
Equipment
$15,150.00
Supplies $400.00
REPORT OF THE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Forest Fire Department answered 111 alarms for forest fires in 1966.
There were 507 permits issued for fires in the open.
Inventory of the Forest Fire Department
Equipment $14,000.00
Supplies $1,000.00
Deputy Forest Fire Wardens
Daniel Daniels
Armand Dumas
Romeo Lippe
Maurice Comtois
Biagio Puccilli
Leopold Langlais
Ovila Donais
Rosario Bellerose
William Berry
I wish at this time to thank the people for their good will and again ask their cooperation with this Department to prevent fires in this vicinity.
ALVA J. GREGOIRE Forest Fire Warden
In closing my report for last year, I wish to thank the Cit- izens for their cooperation, and members of the Fire Depart- ment 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.
ALVA J. GREGOIRE Chief of The Fire Department
For the Fire Department Edward Boucher, Clerk
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1966
On behalf of the Police Department, I wish to express my sincere thanks for the splended support and cooperation re- ceived from Your Honorable Board, all other Town Depart-
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ments and Officers, parents and members of the School Safety Patrol, The Superintendent of Schools and the faculty of all schools for their support and interest in pedestrian traffic safety for school children working in close unison with the Safety Officer; the Southbridge Auxiliary and C. D. Police, Safety Council, Press, Radio, Industry, Merchants and especially to the citizens of this great Community in the year 1966.
Respectfully submitted, OVIDE A. DESROSIERS Chief of Police
YEARLY REPORT 1966
Arrest
Adult
Juvenile
Male
Female
Male
Female
Aggravated assault
1
-
-
-
Burglary
1
-
-
-
Larceny
14
2
6
1
Using M/V W/O
4
-
2
-
Assault
4
-
-
-
Stolen property
1
-
-
-
Vandalism
1
-
-
-
Weapons
2
-
-
-
Abuse female child
1
-
-
-
Oper. under influence
15
-
-
-
Liquor law
5
-
-
-
Drunkenness
222
7
5
-
Vagrancy
4
2
-
-
All other except traffic 27
11
1
Runaway
-
-
1
Traffic violations 158
4
24
-
Oper.to endanger
9
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=
-
Total
469
15
48
2
Combined total
534
Major Offenses
Assault
5
Larceny under $50 41 Auto theft 11
Burglary forcible 13
Burglary not forcible 4
Attempt forcible
1
Total 102
Larceny over $ 50
27
Cleared by arrest 35
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Accidents:
Personal injuries 131
Operators 95 (1 killed)
Passengers 57
Pedestrians
20
Bikes
5
Property Damage
142
1966 POLICE MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
1966
1965
Parking summonses issued
97
22
Notices issued, violation M/V law, parking
2091
2145
Violation of winter parking ban
204
191
Permits issued to carry firearms
147
104
Permits issued for sale of firearms
7
7
Permits issued - sale of shotguns , rifles
1
1
Gunsmith permits issued
8
7
Summons served for out of town , police , courts 562
678
Persons committed to mental institutions
6
7
Permits issued to labor on Lord's day,holidays 357
382
Sound truck permits issued
8
12
Doorswindows found unlocked , open by officers 439
1369
1390
Police escorts to merchants, schools etc.
1041
912
Night lodging given travelers
61
57
Bicycles registered
980
1432
Local traffic warnings issued
294
317
Motor vehicle licenses to operate suspended
28
25
Motor vehicle licenses to operate revoked
14
18
Rights to operate motor vehicles suspended
20
20
Rights to operate motor vehicles revoked
4
1
Registration certificates revoked
4
0
Parade permits issued
4
0
Persons reported missing (11 males, 11 females)
22
26
Located 13 - still outstanding 4
26
11
Recovered 14 - outstanding 12
Prisoners lodged in lockup by
Sturbridge Police 15 -21 days
Charlton Police 36 -46 days
Southbridge Police 293 -399 days
Parking meters in service 271
266
Total parking meters serviced
8010
8370
Total parking meter revenue $10,608.46 $11,306.47
Fees for court room rental paid by county $2,000.00
Lockup rental fee paid by Charlton $300; Sturbridge $300 Teletype messages sent out
324 208
Lights reported out by officers - street
48 51
Bicycles reported stolen
863
Radio calls sent out to cruisers
REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1966
Cash in Banks and on Hand, January 1, 1966
$ 474,106.30
Receipts for 1966
4,779,779.48
5,253,885.78
Disbursements for 1966
4,891,337.31
Cash in Banks and on
Hand, December 31, 1966
$ 362,548.47
Temporary Loans
None
Funded Debt
Balance
Total
Dec. 31, 1966
Due 1967
New High School 1960
$ 1,210,000.00
$840,000.00
$ 60,000.00
East Main Street
155,000.00
135,000.00
17,306.20
Sewer 1965
$1,365,000.00
$975,000.00
$ 77,306.20
Trust Funds
Balance Jan. 1, 1966
1966 Interest
Balance Dec. 31, 1966
Mary Mynott Fund:
Southbridge Savings
Bank
$ 1,000.00
$ 43.74
$ 1,000.00
Boyer Fund:
Southbridge Savings Bank
726.51
32.30
758.81
Ella M. Cole Fund:
Attleborough Savings Bank
3,000.00
129.37
3,000.00
Jesse J. Angell Fund:
Southbridge Savings Bank
2,418.54
107.54
2,526.08
Hannah Edwards Fund:
First National Bank of
Boston
5,000.00
290.00
5,000.00
Mabel Murphy Fund:
Southbridge Savings Bank
2,000.00
87.50
2,000.00
Adah Stedman Fund:
Southbridge Credit Union
1,000.00
42.48
1,000.00
$ 15,145.05
$ 732.93
$ 15,284.89
CEMETERY FUND
1966 Interest
Balance Dec. 31, 1966
First Federal Savings & Loan
$ 180.00
$ 4,000.00
Gardner Savings Bank
231.25
5,000.00
Leominster Savings Bank
109.38
2,500.00
Mattapan Co-Operative Bank
91.25
2,000.00
Merchants Co-Operative Bank
178.75
4,000.00
Merrimack Co-Operative Bank
90.10
2,000.00
Mt. Washington Co-Operative Bank
182.50
4,000.00
New Bedford 5¢ Savings Bank
129.39
3,000.00
Natic 5¢ Savings Bank Salem 5¢ Savings Bank
202.50
4,500.00
217.20
5,000.00
Southbridge Co-Operative Bank
88.75
2,000.00
Southbridge Credit Union
170.00
4,000.00
Southbridge Credit Union
212.48
5,000.00
Southbridge Credit Union, S. Louise Orr
425.00
10,000.00
Southbridge Credit Union, Ruth Stedman
42.48
1,000.00
Southbridge Savings Bank
1,003.83
23,915.30
Ware Savings Bank
349.99
8,000.00
Winchendon Savings Bank
370.00
8,000.00
Worcester Co-Operative Federal Bank 175.00
4,000.00
Workingmen's Co-Operative Bank
360.00
8,000.00
$4,809.85
$109,915.30
Cemetery Fund as of January 1, 1966 Added to Fund in 1966
$108,875.30
1,040.00
Cemetery Fund as of December 31, 1966
109,915.30
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND L. GIROUARD, C.P.A.
Town Treasurer
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE
The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Southbridge Gentlemen:
The Dept. of Civil Defense has operated effectively in the pastyear. We have programs thatrequire continuous efforts and are all kept up to date as required. The program of most importance at present is the fallout shelter program.
We have twelve licensed shelters, eight of these are stocked. Supplies are requisitioned from the Federal Government and handled locally by volunteers, all at no cost to the town.
Medical Self Help is another major program and while a great deal of progress is being made, our goal is one trained person per family. Although this training is free, public apathy remains the one big stumbling block. This is regret- table because someday this type of training may be the dif- ference between life or death of ourselves or loved ones. This program is however being carried out very successfully in the high school, for seniors.
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