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121 Ash St.
.79 A. Land & Bldgs. 317.55
Whidden, Walter W. & Ellen C.
42 Pinecrest Road .44 A. Land & Bldgs. 423.40
White, Robert E.
27 Woodland Road .34 A. Land & Bldg. 416.10
Whynot, John H. & Jean L. 586 N. Elm St.
.24 A. Land & Bldgs. 284.70
Wigren, Ida C.
28 Purchase St. .22 A. Land & Bldgs. 416.10
Wilbur, Gerald L. & Anna H.
11 Lincoln St.
1.10 A. Land & Bldg. 292.00
Wilbur, Geraldine L. Off Turnpike St. 24.58 A. Land
87.60
Will, James A. & Sophie G. 301 Matfield St. 75 A. Land & Bldg.
219.00
Williams, Albert E. & Dorothy F.
River St. .83 A. Land & Bldg. 14.60 36.50
Williams, Dorothy F.
231 River St.
2.17 A. Land & Bldg. 313.90
Matfield St.
4.38 A. Land 14.60
Williams, Edward M. Kenneth St. .25 A. Land & Bldgs. 138.70
Williams, Paul J. 480 West St. 7.30
Williams, Robert E. & Beverly A.
62 Bedford St. .43 A. Land & Bldg.
474.50
Willis, Albert E. & Geraldine C. 239 Spring St. 2.08 A. Land & Bldgs. 255.50
Willis, Gladys F. & Albert W. Jr. 493 Manley St. 1. A. Land & Bldgs. 365.00
Willis, Harold H. & Beverly M. 65 Plain St. .80 A. Land & Bldgs. 365.00
Willis, Russell & Mildred I.
408 Crescent St. .25 A. Land & Bldgs.
262.80
Willis, Stanley W. & Irene R. 194 Forest St.
1.83 A. Land & Bldgs.
328.50
Willis, Viola W. 188 N. Elm St. 1.55 A. Land & Bldgs. 540.20
Wilmot, Clifford A. & Dorothy E. 500 E. Center St. 17.86 A. Land & Bldgs. 365.00
Winberg, Arvid L. 686 Manley St. 2.25 A. Land & Bldg. 82.13
Wood, Alexander H. M. Estate 351 Manley St.
11.25 A. Land & Bldgs. 292.00
Manley St.
2.64 A. Land 1.83
Wood, Donald & Helen G.
426 E. Center St.
11.83 A. Land & Bldgs. 73.00 401.50
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Personal Real Estate
Wood, James W. & Lois A.
17 Belmont St.
.79 A. Land & Bldgs. 255.50
Wood, Kenneth A. & Jane G.
19 Ash St.
.83 A. Land & Bldgs. 146.00 401.50
Wood, Ralph David
36 Plain St. .40 A. Land & Bldgs. 474.50
Wood, Russell C. & Jeannette 9 Vital Ave. .34 A. Land & Bldgs. 354.05
Woodward, Harlow E. & Anna E. 265 Spring St. .26 A. Land & Bldgs. 401.50
Woodward, Herbert & Lucy C. 54 Sunset Ave. .60 A. Land & Bldgs. 405.15
Worcester, Edward W. & Eva C. 261 South St. 5.51 A. Land & Bldg. 372.30
Wright, David A. & Gertrude E. 90 Matfield St. .46 A. Land & Bldg. 306.60
Wright, Fred L. Jr. & Phyllis G. 384 E. Center St. 2.88 A. Land & Bldgs. 21.90 766.50
E. Center St. .75 A. Land 13.14
Yankowski, Chester E. & Dorothy M. 80 Ash St. .75 A. Land & Bldg. 386.90
Yermolovicz, Felix P. & Alberta A. 193 Copeland St. .44 A. Land & Bldg. 438.00
York, Murton A. & Jean M. 413 Crescent St. .41 A. Land & Bldgs. 423.40
Yesteryears 5 N. Main St.
146.00
Young, Everett E. & Hazel F.
257 W. Center St.
2.24 A. Land & Bldgs. 73.00 693.50
Young, Julia M. 135 Prospect St.
7.96 A. Land & Bldgs. 292.00
Yuknis, Ward C. & Marilyn J. 24 Purchase St.
.20 A. Land & Bldg. 386.90
Zamaitis, Edward J. & Elizabeth 18 Central Square
.75 A. Land 467.20
Zanellato, Luigi F. & Frances E. 16 Hillside Ave. .24 A. Land
328.50
Zenavich, Roger 597 East St. .65 A. Land & Bldgs. 14.60 182.50
N. Main St. .29 A. Land & Shop 131.40
Zeuli, Lucia
West Center St. 48.92 A. Land 277.40
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WATER DEPARTMENT
We, the Water Commissioners and Superintendent of the Water Department of the Town of West Bridgewater, respectfully submit our annual report for the year ending December 31, 1962.
During the year a total of 120,890,512 gallons of water were pumped. The greatest amount pumped on any one day was 567,080 gallons on August 6; the highest month was August with 12,304,656 gallons pumped.
With 120,890,512 gallons of water pumped, plus 13,483,500 gallons of water we buy from Brockton, plus the 319,477 gallons of water we buy from Easton, this gives us a total of 134,693,489 gallons consumed. This is an increase of approximately 5,500,000 gallons over last year's consumption and of 3,500,000 gallons over the all-time highest year. This makes a daily average of 369,023 gallons; a weekly average of 2,590,259 gallons; and a monthly average of 11,224,457 gallons. As the water consumption steadily increases, we should go ahead with securing land and additional well sites for future growth and water demands.
There were 28 analyses of our town's drinking water made during the year by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. All reports were most satisfactory, showing highly ac- ceptable quality and much greater freedom from bacterial ele- ments than many nearby surface water sources of public water supplies.
A total of 37 new services were installed to make a total of 1485 services, and there were 24 old services renewed. There were two 6" connections made for sprinkler systems and service lines, two 2" service connections and a one and a quarter inch connec- tion made. There were 1447 feet of eight inch and 1060 feet of six inch laid and joined to the system, to make a total of 43.25 miles of pipe. We have sealed and tagged 210 meters. There were 200 calls for meter removal and installations, 177 miscellaneous house calls and repairs. We had 71 main and service line leaks, 11 meter leaks and 8 frozen services. We repaired four hydrants,
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replaced 2 broken hydrants, one hydrant set back, one hydrant raised, one hydrant added and also changed over the last hydrant from right hand opening to left hand, and now all hydrants open one way. Hydrants were painted that needed it, checked and secured all hydrants for winter and this year we have placed a stake at all hydrants. Grass around hydrants was cut in the sum- mer and snow was shoveled from around them in winter. Regular station maintenance was carried out with additional work of in- stalling grates over windows at Cyr Street station to try and pre- vent any further broken windows.
Due to loss of power and control failures, we had to use our auxiliary facilities on six occasions. Meters were read twice during the year. Gate boxes were raised, curb boxes moved and services on Matfield Street were renewed prior to new road work. Located mains and services for Gas Company prior to laying new gas lines. We pumped 6 cellars, filled 6 swimming pools where possible and repaired 148 meters. Made several flow tests with engineers and underwriters.
There was a total of 527 hours of overtime spent on emer- gency calls and maintenance. There were 46 new service charts recorded and 418 charts made towards a duplicate set.
We have closely followed the activities of the Southeastern Massachusetts Water District Commissioners during the year and other legislation affecting water department problems both at the State House and in Washington. We have also studied closely and have been in contact with the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts Water Resources Commission. The board has also been in contact with the American Water Works Association, New Eng- land Water Works Association, Massachusetts Water Works As- sociation, Plymouth County Water Superintendent Association which runs sessions and schools to help the personnel and the de- partments in future planning for a better system for your pro- tection and future service.
We had our consulting engineers, Whitman and Howard, make a study of our system and give us a report of proposed improve- ments of our system. Their recommendations were:
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1. To improve the western area of our town with a 16 inch main from the present standpipe along North Elm and Crescent Streets to "Cochesett" tying in to the 8 inch main at West Center and Beacon Streets. This project is estimated at a cost of $130,000.
2. Improvement on South Main Street, to continue 8 inch main from South Street on both Keenan and Bedford Streets to South Main and to improve the 4 inch pipe line in South Main by replacing with a 12 inch pipe which eventually should parallel the existing 6 inch north to Main Street and along Main Street north to the existing 12 inch at Copeland Street. The first phase of this im- provement project is estimated at a cost of $40,000.
3. Improvement to eastern area of the town, a 12 inch water main forming a complete loop from existing 12 inch in Vital Ave. to East Center Street by way of Matfield and East Street, thence through East Center Street to Main Street. This will provide the much needed domestic water and fire protection in this area.
4. Future water storage requirements are based on National Board of Fire Underwriters fire demands. They recom- mend that the town construct an elevated tank which will store 1,500,00 gallons of water in a height of 30 feet and whose overflow will be the same as the existing standpipe.
We expect to start on this project this coming year and hope to have the support of everyone. We also are going ahead with testing the new well site and if proven successful hope to secure the land for our future needs.
At this time we would like to thank the Police Department for the numerous times that they have been sent out to contact us when help was required by our customers and constantly check- ing our stations; Mr. Berglund and his department for their co- operation during our emergencies; Mr. MacQuinn and his depart- ment for their cooperation; the Fire Department Communication Center and everyone who has cooperated with us during emer-
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gencies when breaks and flushing of mains have occurred, result- ing in shut downs and rusty water.
We also would like to thank our Water Department help for their fine cooperation which makes a smooth running department. It has been our pleasure to serve you in the past and we will con- tinue to do so in the future to the best of our ability.
Respectfully yours,
EDWARD G. ASACK, Chairman JOHN W. NOYES, Clerk WILLIAM E. CROWLEY WILLIAM E. NICKERSON,
Superintendent
BOARD OF APPEALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
We herewith submit the Annual Report of the Board of Appeals for the year 1962.
The board met 6 times during the year. A total of 8 hear- ings were scheduled to be heard. Of the hearings the variances were granted in 7 cases. One was rejected.
The board wishes to acknowledge the helpful assistance re- ceived from the Planning Board, the Town Counsel, the Board of Selectmen and the Fire Chief.
The Town Clerk has been more than valuable in her assist- ance to the board in accepting and receiving the appeals as well as doing a great deal of the clerical work.
The board lost a highly valued member in the passing of its chairman, Horace Snell. His interest in and his knowledge of the town will be greatly missed.
Norman Estabrooks was elected to succeed Mr. Snell as Chairman. Julian Lucini became a member of the board and
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John Hamilton and Royal Snell were appointed as Alternate members.
Members of the Board of Appeals
NORMAN W. ESTABROOKS, Chairman MINOT A. EDSON
HAROLD F. COLBY, JR. JULIAN LUCINI H. KINGMAN BURRILL, Secretary Alternate Members JOHN HAMILTON ROYAL SNELL
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Telephones
Fire Emergencies Only JU 6-3232
Information and Permits
JU 6-4137
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit the annual report of the Fire Department.
PERSONNEL
The organization of the Fire Service in the Town is as follows: Chief, Deputy Chief, two Captains, four Lieutenants, twenty-five Firefighters, one Fire Alarm Technician and Electrician, five For- est Fire Wardens, one Protestant and one Catholic Chaplain.
APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
Engine No. 1, Seagraves 750 GPM Pumper, 1952; Engine No. 2, Seagraves 750 GPM Pumper, 1959 Chevrolet; Engine No. 3, Buffalo 500 GPM Pumper, 1937 Diamond T; Combination No. 1, 250 GPM (front mounted pump) 1946 Chevrolet; Service Truck, 1947 Ford; Boat and motor (water rescue); New 1962 Rescue Truck. All appliances and equipment are in good condition.
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ALARMS
Fires:
Automobile
10
Chimney
1
Fallen wires
2
False alarms
1
Grass
23
Houses
6
Calls (No fires)
2
Oil Burners
4
Overheated motors
3
Resuscitator
4
Rubbish
3
Shed
1
Truck
3
Dump
6
Transformer
1
Woods
18
Aid to Police
7
Aid to other Towns
14
Aid from other Towns
8
Permits visual:
Open air fires
1434
Oil burners
112
All others
82
Complaints
204
Investigations
227
INSPECTIONS
Buildings and Schools, public and private have been inspected as required by law. Fire drills have been observed at all Schools. Inspections of hazardous conditions have been made as complaints have been received or such conditions have been observed.
TRAINING AND DRILL PROGRAM
Under direction of Drill Master, Captain Richard Keith, weekly drills and instruction meetings have been conducted. Capable leadership, a balanced program and interest of the men have contributed an able and well trained crew of firefighters.
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DISPATCHERS
Full time coverage of telephones and radios of both Fire and Police Departments, in addition to numerous other duties, give both Departments and Townspeople very good value.
REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In the budget, money has been requested to purchase some equipment and appliances to enable the Department to render the Townspeople the service they expect and deserve; also to make the work of the Firefighters as efficient as possible. Work has con- tinued on the development of the Drill Ground at the rear of the Station. A Drill Tower is under construction and a small sum has been allotted to continue this work.
Fire losses in the Town have been at a minimum. The de- partment has been engaged in many emergencies and services to both Townspeople and Transients.
Tours by Boy Scouts and Youth groups, also individuals and other groups, have visited the Station. We extend an invitation to all who are interested to visit the Station at any convenient time.
May I express my thanks and appreciation to the Officers and men of the department, Town Officials and all others for their cooperation and courtesies afforded me in the administration of the Fire Department.
Respectfully submitted,
ANTONE SOUSA Chief of the Fire Department
IN MEMORIAM FIREFIGHTER J. EDWARD HURLEY 1932 - 1962
"Ed" Hurley answered the call to his Eternal Rest, October 19, 1962. In his passing, the Department suf- fered a keen sense of loss. Quiet, friendly, and capable are the memories of his comrades in the Fire Depart- ment of West Bridgewater.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
The Board of Health respectfully submits its Annual Report:
The year 1962 presented the Board with many of the routine problems and labors of previous years. With the help of Mrs. Alice Dean, Mrs. Anna Brown and Mr. Walter Dunbar in insti- tuting standard procedures, much has been achieved with less effort. We are still learning from our experiences and from those of neighboring Towns. The Board is well aware that the organi- zational part of its task is far from over.
The inspection of lots for new buildings has proven to be a sound program. The prospects of further land development makes this service even more essential than it was a year ago.
The work to improve the Town dump has continued under the direction of the board. Mr. Denley has contributed his efforts towards supervision and control and Mr. Willis has continued to do a fine job at maintenance. At the request of many towns- people, the Board of Health has instituted a rodent control pro- gram. After consultation with the Police and nearby residents a "No Shooting" regulation was considered necessary.
Mr. Denley has been busy performing the duties of Animal Inspector. He has inspected 48 residents who own or raise live- stock. In addition, 28 Dog bites reports were inspected by him. An annual report has been filed with the Board of Health.
The Board of Health has consulted with the Board of Select- men regarding many matters of mutual concern. Of primary im- portance has been the suit against Brockton and the possibility of a regional dump area.
Without much warning, the State Department of Public Health started the Sabin Polio Vaccine program. The Board was suddenly faced with an administrative as well as a clerical prob- lem. We owe much to our Board of Health Physician, Dr. Calitri, for the time and service he has donated. The Board also wishes to extend its gratitude to the Nurses and School personnel in making the Polio Clinics the success they were last year.
In 1963 the program will be extended to immunize the resi- dents up to the age of 17 years. We hope all that are eligible will take advantage of this free vaccine.
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Complaints of nuisance continue to be an irritating problem. Most citizens are cooperative and will correct an undesirable health problem when requested, but a few stubborn cases always remain. The State legislature has recently passed into law the Sanitary Code. This law is going to be studied carefully this com- ing year and a new procedure is planned for processing such com- plaints which we hope will be fair to all parties concerned.
Another program planned for this coming year has been the re-evaluation of our dump. Several Towns are requesting that we join in a co-operative study regarding a regional disposal program. The Board, in consultation with the Selectmen, decided that first the present dump should be surveyed so that we can project our needs over the coming years into the area we presently possess. We are requesting on our next budget a sum to help us define the boundaries of our present dumping facility.
We have found that many people forget the expiration date of licenses issued by the Board. We decided to have all licenses expire on the 31st of December and to mail reminders to those who require them. This change may cause a slight inconvenience this coming year, but we ask all those concerned to understand that this reminder service will help them avoid illegal operation. This is being instituted for the welfare of those who require a license from the Board of Health.
A subject that will receive much debate and consultation will be the need for a Board of Health nurse. It has become an ever increasing problem to institute State recommended programs by asking already busy people to contribute their time toward or- ganizing and administering these services. This may be the answer or it may not. We intend studying predicted health programs and how other towns are handling this problem.
Once again this year, we wish to extend our gratitude to Boards and individuals who have co-operated with us in so many ways to keep West Bridgewater a clean and healthy place to live.
Respectfully submitted, RICHARD T. GUIDOBONI, Chairman JOHN A. HOWE, Clerk ROBERT V. CHISHOLM
Board of Health
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT
Public Assistance programs, Old Age Assistance, Medical Aid to the Aged, Aid to Dependent Children, and Disability Assist- ance, administered on the local level, are subject to a degree of supervision and control by the State Department of Welfare. The Federal and State Governments contribute to these categories. General Relief or Temporary Aid costs are borne entirely by the local communities with the exception of State reimbursement in unsettled cases.
Expenditures and receipts for the year 1962: Expenses:
Administration
$ 8,202.32
67,833.02 $76,035.34 Aid
Receipts :
Federal Administration
$ 4,268.29
Federal Aid
33,449.07
Other Cities & Towns
2,069.65
State Returns
20,373.31
Individual Liens
9,848.54
$70,008.86
Net Expense to Town $ 6,026.48
GEORGE V. HOLLERTZ, JR., Chairman MERTON H. OUDERKIRK MARJORIE MACDONALD
Board of Public Welfare
A. M. DEAN
Director of Public Assistance
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen:
I submit herewith my annual report of the Highway Depart- ment for the year 1962.
In addition to the usual routine work, such as patching, clean- ing catch basins, digging out water-ways, sand removal etc., the following work has been done by the Department:
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SEAL COAT
The following streets or portions thereof were seal coated: Pleasant St., South Elm St., Oliver St., Pinecrest Road and East Street.
CURBING
250 ft. set at West Center and North Elm Streets.
BRIDGES AND RAILINGS Forest St. (South)
Two abutments rebuilt, one repaired. Planks replaced with a two-course deck. Belmont St. bridge railing (south side) rebuilt.
DRAINAGE
Catch basins built, Aldrich Road 2, Beacon St. 1; Pipe laid, Beacon St. 100 feet 12", Aldrich Road 50 feet 10", Bedford St. 50 feet 10".
TYPE I HOT MIX
Matfield St. 5300 ft., driveway and shoulders built to grade.
CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE
West St. resurfaced with Hot Mix. West Center Street to No. 167, 3000 ft. Driveways and shoulders built to grade.
CHAPTER 90 NEW CONSTRUCTION South St.
Aldrich Road to No. 215 South St., 1850 ft., Rebuilt, paved surface 26" wide, 3" depth, Type I Hot Mix, gravel base, depth 15". Driveways and shoulders built to grade.
The Highway Department is grateful for the co-operation and support received from the Board of Selectmen.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD BERGLUND Highway Superintendent
TOWN OFFICE COMMITTEE
The Town Office Committee was established by vote of the Town at the Annual Town Meeting in 1962. It was asked to study the problem of town offices and recommend what course the Town should take for the improvement of these facilities.
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From the outset, it was obvious that additional office space must be provided and general conditions improved.
Two possibilities were considered:
1. To remodel the present building.
2. To provide facilities in a new building.
Our first step was to interview the town officials and deter- mine as accurately as possible their needs for the forseeable future. We found all officials to be very co-operative and conservative in their estimates. We asked them to project the activities of their Departments 10-20 years in the future, and we, in turn, trans- lated their needs into approximate square footage. When all was considered, we arrived at a total of 7500-8000 sq. ft.
To provide this square footage by the remodeling of the pres- ent hall, it would be necessary to convert both the upper and lower halls into office space and re-arrange the present offices on both floors. The total square footage within the limits of the present building is approximately 7500 to 8000 sq. ft. Two local contractors and an architect were consulted and it was determined that the cost of remodeling the present building would be between $60,000 and $70,000. It was found that new facilities would cost $15 - $18 per sq. ft. New town offices would, therefore, cost be- tween $120,000 and $144,000.
The Committee recommends that the town provide new facil- ities for the following reasons:
1. Square footage available in a conversion of present facilities barely covers the estimated needs. If these needs should be greater than estimated, we would be faced with the same problem all over again and the original investment would be lost.
2. In the conversion of present facilities, the shape of the building would govern the arrangement rather than effi- ciency of use. New facilities could be functional in design and result in economy of operation and maintenance.
3. In the opinion of the committee, it is financially unsound to spend $60,000 - $70,000 on a building of the age and architecture of the present hall.
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4. While the shell of the present building is sound, this ap- pears to be almost the only plus factor. For conversion to offices, the building would have to be entirely rewired and all of the plumbing replaced. A major modification would have to be made in the heating system and the sewage system completely modernized.
Your committee has, therefore, asked the Board of Selectmen to insert an article in the warrant of the annual meeting for the con- sideration of new town offices. Under this article, a motion will be made to create a "Town Office Building Committee" with instruc- tions to obtain preliminary plans and report at the annual meet- ing of 1964.
The committee wishes to thank the members of the Board of Selectmen for assistance and the various town departments for their cooperation in the careful submission of requirements.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN C. ELDRIDGE
CHARLES PERKINS
ERNEST R. PETERSON
ANTONE SOUSA DESALES HEATH Town Office Committee
TREASURER
The financial transactions of the Town for the year 1962 may be briefly summarized as follows:
Cash on hand, December 31, 1962:
General Fund $ 25,915.59
New High School and Library Addition Account 26,279.27
Treasury Bills, including accrued interest 119,683.43
Receipts from Tax Collector 785,512.16
Receipts from Other Sources
1,039,227.47
Payment of Selectmen's Warrants 1,996,169.64
Tax Title Account 11,223.52
Tax Title Redemptions 4,167.44
PUBLIC TRUST FUNDS CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS
Jan. 1, 1962
Income Earned
Income Paid Out
Dec. 31, 1962
Evrard-Alger
Brockton Savings Bank
$ 223.64
$ 9.02
$ 7.50
$ 225.16
Alfred E. Alger
Bridgewater Savings Bank
210.30
8.48
7.50
211.28
Nathan Alger
Bridgewater Savings Bank
103.12
4.16
3.50
103.78
Sanford Alger
Bridgewater Savings Bank
51.25
2.06
1.75
51.56
William Burke
Bridgewater Savings Bank
166.54
6.70
4.00
169.24
M. A. Clapp
Brockton Savings Bank
420.98
16.98
14.00
423.96
Davis Copeland
East Bridgewater Savings Bank
199.80
8.04
8.00
199.84
Mrs. Henry Copeland
Brockton Savings Bank
100.94
4.04
4.00
100.98
Lyman & Pardon Copeland
East Bridgewater Savings Bank
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