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Respectfully submitted,
ORVIS F. KINNEY
Treasurer
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I submit herewith, the annual report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Complaints
410
Investigations
521
Investigations with or for other departments
56
Investigations out of Town
24
Investigations out of State
1
Breaking, Entering in the night time and larceny
7
Breaking, Entering in the night time and attempted larceny
3
Breaking, Entering in the day time and larceny 4
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Larceny Number of Arrests, 236 - Male 233; Female 3
CAUSES OF ARREST
Breaking, Entering in the night time and larceny
11
Breaking, Entering in the night time and attempted larceny
3
Breaking, Entering in the day time and larceny 10
Larceny
4
Receiver of stolen property
1
Accessory after the fact
1
Carrying a switch knife
1
Illegal possession of revolver
1
Gaming on the Lord's day
4
Being present
2
Maintaining a gaming nuisance
1
Open and gross lewdness
1
Non Support
1
Violation of Probation
1
90
Assault and Battery
3
Drunkness
20 5
Disturbance
1
Using car without authority
3
Operating under the influence
9
Operating so as to endanger
10
Operating unregistered car
1
Operating uninsured car
1
Speeding
83
Failing to slow
23
Failing to keep right
11
Failing to stop on signal of officer
3
Failing to stop at stop sign
3
Operating after suspension of license
5
No license in possession
3
No registration in possession
2
insane Committed
6
MISCELLANEOUS
Court Fines Imposed $1142.00
Stolen property recovered 2505.00
Fines reverting to the Town
189.00
Total amount of jail sentences imposed
2 years
Total probation periods
4 years, 11 months
Cases dismissed
3
Not Guilty
1
Cases filed
23
Total amount of jail sentences, suspended
3 years, 3 months 1
Missing Persons located
1
Business Establishments doors and windows found open or unlocked 102
Street lights out reported
56
Emergency messages delivered
22
Summons served from other departments
46
Missing Persons
School Offender
91
Fire calls
32
Fires reported by police
4 6
Fires put out by police
Arrest made out of Town
1
Times in Court
143
District Court
138
Superior Court
5
Grand Jury
3
Road hazards reported
14
Escorts given
12
Aid to other departments (accidents)
8
Persons burnt taken to the Hospital
2
Persons died from burns
1
Persons crushed to death
1
Persons dropped dead from heart condition
2
Notice posted for the Board of Health
5
Prisoners transported to Plymouth (House of Correction)
6
Persons sick taken home
7
Persons taken to the Hospital
4
Dogs hit by car
10
Dogs shot by police after being hit by car
5
Horses shot by police
1
Deers shot by police after being hit by car
1
Water leaks reported
2
Wires down and reported
3
Revolver permits issued
13
Class 1 Dealers Motor Vehicles Sales Reported
84
Class 2 Dealers Motor Vehicles Sales Reported
261
Class 3 Dealers Motor Vehicles Sales Reported
18
Individual Transfer of Sales Reported
187
Registrations revoked (auto)
5
Auto Violations
613
Auto Violators taken to Court
140
Violations sent to the Registry
243
Violations placed on file
149
Violators stopped and warned
81
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TRAFFIC REPORT
Accidents involving personal injury
27
Persons injured 35
Pedestrians involved in accidents
1
Accidents involving property damage
47
JUVENILES
West Bridgewater's Juvenile rate remains at a minimum. The general feeling felt in the Country today demands constant vigi- lance in the care of our youth, which can be met only by the con- tinued and untiring efforts of the home, the Church and the school.
A Message to the School Children and their Parents in the Town of West Bridgewater
TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN
Your parents, your teacher and the West Bridgewater Police Department wish to keep you safe and happy. Always remember that a police officer is your friend. Always report or ask someone to report for you to the police the following - Tel. Bro. 3410:
1. Any stranger who tries to join in your play.
2. Any stranger who asks you to go with them.
3. If you go to the movies, any stranger who tries to have conver- sation with you.
4. Any stranger who tries to touch you in the movies.
5. Any stranger who tries to have you disobey any of the above rules.
6. Always mark down the registration of the stranger's car if any.
7. Always try to remember the description of the stranger.
TO THE PARENTS IN WEST BRIDGEWATER
Constantly remind your children of the following rules:
1. Never accept rides from strangers.
2. Never accept candy from strangers.
3. Always report any stranger seen loitering on foot or in a car near schools, playgrounds or other places where children assemble, to their teacher, police officer, bus driver or parents.
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4. Always try to secure the registration number of the car, write it with a pencil or scratch it with a stick in the road or on the side- walk with a stone.
5. Always try to get a description of the stranger.
6. Remind your child that the police officer is his friend and for the child to go to the police officer at any time that he or she is in trouble.
REMEMBER - YOUR CARE MAY SAVE THE LIFE OF A LITTLE BOY OR GIRL
CONCLUSION
Your Police Department is anxious to give you the maximum protection possible with the personnel and equipment available.
We solicit your co-operation in assisting the police department to keep West Bridgewater a respected and law abiding community.
In concluding this report, I sincerely wish to express my thanks and appreciation to the Selectmen, and to all other departments for their invaluable assistance in helping us to carry out our duties.
Respectfully submitted,
P. DOUGLAS EATON Chief of Police
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report of the work done by me as dog officer for the year 1952.
Number of calls answered 47
Number of persons bitten by dogs 11
Number of stray dogs picked up 34
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Stray dogs returned to owners 5 Dogs killing chickens Dogs killed by cars 8
6
All dogs that we have a record of are licensed for 1952. There are several dogs that we have no record of that are not licensed and I am taking action against the owners as I come across them. The number of stray dogs is increasing every year and if everyone would take care in properly securing the tag on their dog's collar or get a new one for 25c from the Town Clerk if the tag is lost, I would be able to return many more dogs to their owners.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN L. DOWNS, JR. Dog Officer
REPORT OF TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
We herewith submit our report for 1952.
The townspeople are reminded that they have a Town Forest in the rear of Memorial Field, and we suggest that a visit be made by the Citizens of West Bridgewater to see the possibilities of a fine grove which may be used for recreation.
Visits have been made by the committee in the water shed area. It is the hope of this committee that in the near future clear- ing of underbrush can be started there.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY FLETCHER ANTONE SOUSA ELMER HUNT
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REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit this report for the year 1952:
The Moth Department this year set out 23 traps in various locations throughout the town at the request of the Department of Conservation to determine if any Gypsy Moths were spreading back into this area. These were checked weekly and six traps picked up moths during the season. These six traps were mostly near the Bristol County line, showing that a constant guard must be kept up against another infestation of this menace.
An aerial spray was conducted for moths and mosquitoes in June over the county border and swamps. Another spray for mos- quitoes alone was made in August. I recommend for 1953 that an- other aerial spray covering more acreage than this year be made.
The department sprayed all the shade trees in the town twice and to check the elm bark beetle, the carrier of the Dutch Elm dis- ease, all elms were sprayed three times. We have also sprayed the woods along the roadsides throughout the town.
While the department's hydraulic sprayer is in good condition, it is over thirty years old and becoming obsolete for hitting the tops of seventy-five foot elms. With the Dutch Elm disease on the in- crease, a thorough spraying of the elms is necessary. I recommend for 1953 that the department purchase a new mist sprayer making the spraying of the town's shade trees more thorough and a saving on spray material. If the elms are to be saved, we must act promptly!
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS B. MacQUINN Moth Superintendent
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
To the Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1952:
Inspections
278
Locked-cards
14
Meter permits
130
Electric services
77
Water heaters
33
Electric Ranges
36
Oil burners
57
Additional wiring (old)
5
Rough wiring (new)
31
Wiring unapproved
10
Motors added
3
Edison Permits
172
All inspections are based on regulations governed by the Na- tional Board of Fire Underwriters, as adopted by the state of Massa- chusetts, with no special rules or regulations by inspection depart- ment.
Very truly yours,
LLOYD P. NORDHOLM Wire Inspector
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TRUSTEES
Elected
Term Expires
Jane Bartlett
1950
1953
Winfield C. Leavitt
1950
1953
Dorothy Freeman
1951
1954
Allen B. Foye
1951
1954
Martha B. Mason
1952
1955
Robert G. Dean
1952
1955
Because of the untimely death of Robert Dean the Selectmen and Trustees of the Library elected Stanley Carlson to complete Mr. Dean's term.
Book Committee
Martha B. Mason
Dorothy Freeman
Jane Bartlett
Winfield C. Leavitt
Executive Officer
Winfield C. Leavitt
Treasurer
Martha B. Mason
Submitted by,
JANE BARTLETT
Secretary
To the Trustees of the Public Library:
The library staff has had a very active year, particularly with the opening of the new school building; not only by increased circu- lation of 2,607 greater than in 1951 but by the addition of nearly 150 new patrons, the greatest gain was among the school-age group. Many of the pupils from the outlying sections now have access to the library and its facilities. We continue to send deposits of books to the Sunset Ave. school once a month. The interest in good read-
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ing is reflected in the number of State certificates issued to pupils from the 4th through the 8th grades. There were 36 of these issued for reading 5 books apiece and 14 issued for the large certificates for reading 20 or more books, all of which were on the recom- mended lists.
Through Inter-Library loan we have borrowed non-fiction books for individuals and groups; at present we have 10 books from the State library for a local reading group.
Besides the 34 magazines subscribed to, we have, through the courtesy of the publishers, two newspapers, the Bridgewater Inde- pendent, a weckly; and the daily Christian Science Monitor. We are grateful, too, to the friends who have contributed magazines and books.
Owing to the very generous bequest to the library of the late Mrs. Edith Dunbar Blanchard, we will be able to purchase more non-fiction each year.
The staff attended a "Weeding Workshop" at the Middleboro library at which time two of the librarians from the State library gave valuable information on what old material could be discarded in small libraries. We attended the Fall meeting of the Old Colony Library Club at Norwood, Mass.
Under improvements, outside steps were painted and furnace parts replaced.
Our greatest need is more space. The extra book shelves that were added upstairs have helped greatly but they are now filled up.
Our staff remains the same and we always feel free to call on our trustees for requests or for our problems. We like to feel, too, that we have the friendship of our patrons.
Respectfully submitted,
JEAN M. MURDOCK Librarian
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STATISTICS
Circulation
Adult fiction
7527
Adult non-fiction
1640
Juvenile fiction
6913
Juvenile non-fiction
1670
Bound magazines
16
17,766
Monthly magazines
2,742
Total
20,508
Total-1951
17,901
Gain
2,607
School Circulation
Elementary fiction
2,176
Elementary non-fiction
589
Magazines
65
Pictures and Pamphlets
40
Total
2,870
Secondary fiction
326
Secondary non-fiction
407
Magazines
64
Total
797
Total Elementary
2,870
Total Secondary
797
Total School
3,667
Total School-1951
3,254
Gain 413
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Books Added by Purchase: Adult Juvenile
262
134
Total
396
Books Added by Gift
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
Following is a list by years of the unpaid Taxes and Water Rates as of December 31, 1952:
1951 Motor Vehicle Taxes
$ 93.88
1952 Personal Taxes
4,629.81
1952 Real Estate Taxes
18,912.52
1952 Motor Vehicle Taxes
5,200.20
1952 Poll Taxes 60.00
Total
$28,896.41
Water Rates
$ 4,426.99
WALTER C. DUNBAR Tax Collector
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Total Appropriations at Annual Town Meeting,
March 10, 1952
$ 474,942.05
Other amounts required to be raised
58,542.05
Total Appropriations made since 1951 tax rate was fixed
$ 533,484.10
State Parks and Reservations Tax
581.36
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
1,454.08
Inspection Service
97.43
County Tax, 1952
13,327.73
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
6,113.08
555,057.78
Overlay
8,981.01
Total Amount to be raised
564,038.79
Less Total Estimated Receipts
191,188.88
372,849.91
Less Amounts taken from available funds
82,639.52
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxes on Polls and Property
$ 290,210.39
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of Persons, Partnerships, Corporations, etc.,
assessed:
On Personal Estate only
51
On Real Estate only
1,265
On both Personal and Real Estate
156
Total number assessed
1,472
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Number of Polls Assessed
1,341
Value of Assessed Personal Estate:
Stock in Trade
$ 41,325.00
Machinery
29,950.00
Live Stock
133,010.00
All Other Tangible Personal Property
388,128.00
Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate
$ 592,413.00
Value of Assessed Real Estate:
Land
$ 841,642.00
Buildings
4,203,725.00
Total Value of Assessed Real Estate
$ 5,045,367.00
Total Value of All Assessed Property
$ 5,637,780.00
Tax Rate per $1000
51.00
Tax for all purposes spread as follows:
On Polls
2,682.00
On Personal Estate
30,213.20
On Real Estate
257,315.19
Total Taxes Assessed
290,210.39
Number of Horses Assessed
40
Number of Cows Assessed
646
Number of Yearlings, Bulls and Heifers Assessed
131
Number of Swine Assessed
102
Number of Sheep Assessed
9
Number of Fowl Assessed
33,582
Number of Goats Assessed
30
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
9,207.76
Number of Dwellings Assessed
1,102
EXEMPTED PROPERTY
Real Estate
Trustees of the Howard Funds
$ 45,350.00
Old Bridgewater Historical Society
15,500.00
Baptist Society
6,700.00
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Methodist Society
9,450.00
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston
24,100.00
Sunset Avenue Congregational Church
4,700.00
Unitarian Society
13,500.00
Cemeteries (Privately owned)
4,540.00
Town Hall and Lot
15,500.00
Fire Station
2,000.00
Highway Building and Lot
9,500.00
Library
3,400.00
School Department (Land and Buildings)
476,100.00
Parks
8,800.00
Water Department
12,000.00
Cemeteries (Town owned)
600.00
Various Lots owned by the Town
6,045.00
Property of the Commonwealth
2,723.00
Total Value of Exempted Real Estate
$ 660,508.00
Personal Property
Old Bridgewater Historical Society
$ 8,000.00
Trustees of the Howard Funds
5,000.00
Town of West Bridgewater:
Water Department
297,500.00
Fire Department
15,000.00
Library
8,000.00
School Department
7,000.00
Highway Department
4,000.00
Town Hall and Offices
3,000.00
Moth Department
2,000.00
Police Department
500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
250.00
Tree Warden
100.00
Total Value of Exempted Personal Property $ 350,350.00
Total Value of All Exempted Property $ 1,010,858.00
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MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 1952
No. of Cars Value
Excise
18 Commitments 2126
795,150.
31,303.63
Average Value assessed per Car
374.00
Average Excise assessed per Car
14.72
1952 Rate Per Thousand
48.25
WILLIAM W. PHILLIPS CLIFFORD H. CARLSON HERBERT A. HOLMES Board of Assessors
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
For the year 1952 we are able to report a slight increase in the reportable cases of diseases. In 1951, 54 cases were reported as against 84 cases this past year. This is a slight increase in the num- ber of cases reported, and it is hoped that all cases were reported.
The following cases were reported:
1952
1951
Chicken Pox
4
4
Dog Bite
11
4
German Measles
9
0
Measles
56
21
Mumps
2
20
Scarlet Fever
2
5
84
54
Although we had only thirty more contagious diseases reported in 1952 than we had in 1951. It does not mean that we will have an epidemic, but the increase of sixty-five cases of measles last year that
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an epidemic might be possible, so we emphatically urge the parents and people of West Bridgewater, to continue their cooperation and loyalty in reporting these diseases as they occur to the Board of Health, for by so doing it will make it possible for adequate quaran- tine, and we may be able to check these diseases to some degree and possibly prevent many children from infection.
Statistics show that a great many of our boys, who were de- ferred in the Army after taking their physical examinations, had de- fects which were without doubt due to some complication of these contagious diseases, principally measles, which is one, if not the worst disease when complicated, and if neglected may mean either the death or serious crippling of the child. Let us cooperate with the Local and State Boards of Health and try to keep our children in the best of condition, so that they may grow up mentally and physi- cally in sound health.
Nine complaints were made to the Board of Health, in regards to the unsanitary and detrimental condition to health. I have made inspection and condemned all of them, and by the cooperation of these people, these conditions have been rectified and are now in accord with the requirements of the Board of Health.
The Diphtheria Clinic was held at the Town Hall in April, May, and June of this year, under the direction and with the co- operation of the Board of Health and assisted by Mrs. Lillian Hew- itt, R.N., School Nurse. For the first time the 180 children receiv- ing a booster dose this year, were inoculated with Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids, and the 20 children receiving their first inocula- tion, received three injections at three weeks intervals of Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids, with Pertussis Vaccine. No unfavorable re- action; the results obtained were satisfactory.
A. O. BELMORE, M. D. Health Officer WILLIAM W. NOYES, Chairman ROGER H. BURRILL, Clerk CLIFFORD E. BROMAN
Board of Health
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THE EXTENSION SERVICE
The Extension Service is an educational organization. This office supplies information on farming, homemaking, and 4-H club work. It is a cooperative institution supported mainly by county appropriation, with additional funds furnished from federal sources.
The University of Massachusetts is the headquarters of the Massachusetts Extension Service. Assistance of Extension Special- ists is provided to the county offices in developing programs and teaching subject matter. The Extension Service supplies helpful in- formation to farmers and homemakers in an effort to help people help themselves. It also encourages individuals and groups to take advantage of opportunities in the community.
An Extension worker strives to give information, training, or advice that will help people in their daily lives. Through the appli- cation of this knowledge, Massachusetts farmers can maintain a prosperous industry; their children grow up to be responsible citi- zens; and their rural homes and communities will be pleasant places n which to live.
The Extension Service is under the direction of a Board of nine Trustees, appointed by the County Commissioners to represent the various agricultural, homemaking, and 4-H club interests of the county.
Programs and services offered include:
Producing Massachusetts Crops and Livestock (Dairy - Poultry - General Livestock - Fruits - Vegetables - Cranberries - Forestry - Landscaping and Flowers) Market Information and Techniques
Safety and Fire Prevention
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Convenient, attractive homes and farm buildings Home and Community Recreation Child Development and Family Life Nutrition and Food Preservation Farm and Family Finance Clothing Health
Conservation of Soil and Water Understanding of Public Problems Information to Consumers
EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE AND AGENTS :
Plymouth County Extension Service, Court House, Brockton, Massachusetts
J. T. Brown, County Agent-Manager
Edgar W. Spear, Associate County Agricultural Agent
Dominic A. Marini, Assistant County Agricultural Agent
Beatrice I. White, Home Demonstration Agent
Caro M. Shute, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent
Robert B. Ewing, County Club Agent
M. Christiana Downing, Associate County Club Agent
STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS - 1952
Agri. Dept.
Home Dept.
4-H Club Dept.
Total
Farm or Home Visits
1,387
245
516
2,148
Telephone Calls
5,427
1,511
1,977
8,915
Office Calls
2,089
411
246
2,746
News Stories
198
110
308
Radio Talks
90
71
40
201
Television Shows
46
46
Bulletins Distributed
4,702
7,517
8,058
20,277
Individual Letters
2,091
414
1,180
3,685
Circular Letters
161
80
159
400
Copies Mailed
55,175
16,671
12,569
84,415
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Number of Leaders
120
215
148
483
Meetings of Local Leaders or Committeemen
60
165
47
272
Attendance
782
977
856
2,615
Demonstration Meetings
73
76
9
158
Attendance
2,842
1,431
435
4,708
Other Extension Meetings
49
122
192
363
Attendance
2,616
7,455
8,177
18,248
Meetings with Other
Organizations
48
26
74
Attendance
3,413
715
4,128
Number of 4-H Clubs
94
Number of 4-H Club Members - 712
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Seleetmen:
During the year 1952, the Highway Department has completed the following work in addition to our regular maintenance program:
Chapter 90, New Construction
Turnpike Street-Approximately one mile-Excavated, gravelled, stone base mix and rolled top. Catch basins installed and drainage.
Crescent Street-Approximately 1650 Ft .- Gravelled, graded and mixed in place top. Drainage and catch basins installed.
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Chapter 90, Maintenance
WV. Center Street-Seal coated and top cover of 1/4" stone from Elm Square to Central Square.
E. Center Street-Widened, Black mix and rolled from Central Square to Hayward's Farm.
New Construction
Howard Street-Widened, Excavated and gravel filled base with 3" "Mixed in Place" top. 6 Ft. side walk with Curbing laid from W. Center Street to Spring St. Drainage including 2 catch basins.
Bryant Street-Scarified, rolled, gravelled and Seal coated from Arch Street to So. Main Street.
Ash Street-Gravelled, graded, rolled and Seal coated from So. Main Street to Green's Farm.
Grant Street-Gravelled, Graded, Seal Coated and Mix in Place Top from N. Elm Street to Copeland Street.
Brooks Place-Seal Coated and Honed from N. Elm Street to Clif- ford Carlson's Farm. Catch Basin installed.
Thayer Ave .- Gravelled, Sealed, Mix in place Top from Matfield to E. Bridgewater Line.
Seal Coated and Sanded
Samuel Ave., Sinnott Street, Forest Street, Oliver Street, Lincoln Street and Lower end of South Street from Aldrich Road to Bridgewater line.
Brush Cut and Removed
Pleasant Street
West Street
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Curbing Set
River Street in front of Park. Traffic line painted and fences repaired and painted. All Catch basins cleaned out. Drainage work done on Willow Brook. Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE E. BAKER Superintendent
REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Expenditures for 1952 were as follows:
Administration
Aid
General Relief
874.65
3,457.02
Old Age Assistance
4,071.67
55,074.38
Aid to Dependent Children
371.61
4,819.10
Disability Assistance
397.95
2,661.85
5,715.88
66,012.35
1952 Receipts
2,631.53
56,210.66
Town's net share
3,084.35
9,801.69
The above receipts cover independent returns, liens, Federal, State, and Other Cities and Towns reimbursements dating back to 1951.
Respectfully submitted,
A. M. DEAN Welfare Agent
W. W. NOYES, Chairman ROGER H. BURRILL, Clerk CLIFFORD E. BROMAN Board of Public Welfare
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
We, the Water Commissioners of the Town of West Bridge- water, submit our annual report for the year ending December 31, 1952.
During the year a total of 90,303,312 gallons of water was pumped. This is a daily average of 246,730 gallons, a weekly aver- age of 1,727,110 gallons, and a monthly average of 7,525,276 gal- lons. The highest amount pumped on one day was 501,760 gallons on July 14th; and the highest seven day period was 3,342,976 gallons from July 12th to 18th inclusive, during part of which period the water ban was in effect.
A total of 62 new and renewal services were installed during the year. All hydrants have been carefully checked and tested, and examined for leakage just prior to the beginning of cold weather. The new truck authorized by the citizens has been purchased, the new construction voted for Crescent Street has been completed, and the meterizing of the town carried ahead to the extent of funds provided. This latter program is proving very helpful in holding down the use of water, thereby reducing the strain on our pumping and distribution facilities, and enabling fairer and more equitable assessment of water charges based on individual consumption.
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