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Box registered at opening of polls ..
000
000
000
000
Box registered at close of polls
769
780
1393
2942
Number of Ballots found in box
769
780
1393
2942
Number checked on lists
769
780
1393
2942
RESULT OF COUNTING BALLOTS
MODERATOR for one year
George W. Porter, Republican
Precinct A. Five Hundred Thirty-Four
534
Precinct B. Five Hundred Eighty-Six
586
Precinct C. Twelve Hundred Eight
1208
Total-Twenty Three Hundred Twenty-Eight
2328
106
Blanks
Precinct A. Two Hundred Thirty-Five 235
Precinct B. One Hundred Ninety-Four 194
Precinct C. One Hundred Eight-Five 185
Total-Six Hundred Fourteen 614
SELECTMEN AND BOARD OF HEALTH for three years
Walter T. Kerr, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Forty 440
Precinct B. Three Hundred Fifty-One 35.
Precinct C. Five Hundred Ninety-Two 592
Total-Thirteen Hundred Eighty-Three 1383
William E. Vigneaux, Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred Twenty-Two 322
Precinct B. Four Hundred Twenty-Six +26
Precinct C. Seven Hundred Eighty-Eight 788
Total-Fifteen Hundred Thirty-Six 1536
Blanks
Precinct A. Seven
7
Precinct B. Three
3
Precinct C. Thirteen 13
Total-Twenty-Three 23
TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER
Brandon N. Letellier, Democrat
Precinct A. Six Hundred Seventy-One 671
Precinct B. Six Hundred Sixty-Three 663
Precinct C. One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty 1220
Total-Two Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four 2554
Eugene Lund
Precinct C. One
1
Total-One 1
107
J. Smith
Precinct C. One 1
Total-One 1
Blanks
Precinct A. Ninety-Eight 98
Precinct B. One Hundred Seventeen 117
Precinct C. One Hundred Seventy-One 171
Total-Three Hundred Eighty-Six 386
ASSESSOR for three years
William M. Bardwell, Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred Nineteen 319
Precinct B. Five Hundred Three 503
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Forty-One 841
Total-One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Three 1663
Robert J. McGuire, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Fifteen +15
Precinct B. Two Hundred Forty-Nine 249
Precinct C. Five Hundred Twenty-Nine 529
Total-Eleven Hundred Ninety-Three 1193
Blanks
Precinct A. Thirty-Five 35
Precinct B. Twenty-Eight 28
Precinct C. Twenty-Three 23
Total-Eighty-Six 86
SCHOOL COMMITTEE for three years
Arthur J. Foley, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Fifty-Four 454
Precinct B. Three Hundred Twenty-Six 326
Precinct C. Five Hundred Ninety-Two 592
Total-Thirteen Hundred Seventy-Two 1372
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Elizabeth B. Pond, Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred Thirty-Three 333
Precinct B. Four Hundred Fifty-Two 152
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Sixty-Ninc 869
Total-Sixteen Hundred Fifty-Four 1654
Frederick W. Potter, Democrat
Precinct A. Three Hundred Twenty-Two 322
Precinct B. Two Hundred Six 206
Precinct C. Two Hundred Ninety-Six 296
Total Eight Hundred Twenty-Four 821
Howard N. Simpson, Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Fifty-Nine 259
Precinct B. Four Hundred Fifteen 115
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Sixty-Three 863
Total-Fifteen Hundred Thirty-Seven 1537
Blanks
Precinct A. One Hundred Seventy 170
Precinct B. One Hundred Sixty-One
161
Precinct C. One Hundred Sixty-Six 166
Total-Four Hundred Ninety-Seven 497
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE for three years
Jerrie Cavanaugh, Democrat
Precinct A. Five Hundred Thirty-Seven 537
Precinct B. Three Hundred Sixty-Three 363
Precinct C. Five Hundred Thirty-Seven 537
Total Fourteen Hundred Thirty-Seven 1437
Charles (. Mitchell, Sr., Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Six 206
Precinct B. Three Hundred Eighty 380
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Seventeen 817
Total-Fourteen Hundred Three 1403
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Blanks
Precinct A. Twenty-Six 26
Precinct B. Thirty-Seven 37
Precinct C. Thirty-Nine 39
Total-One Hundred Two 102
PLANNING BOARD for five years
Wylie C. Hubbard, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Forty-Three 143
Precinct B. Three Hundred Twenty-Five 325
Precinct C. Four Hundred Sixty-Six
466
Total-Twelve Hundred Thirty-Four 1234
William S. Mabb, Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Sixty-Six 266
Precinct B. Four Hundred One 401
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven 877
Total-Fifteen Hundred Forty-Four 1544
Blanks
Precinct A. Sixty 60
Precinct B. Fifty-Four
54
Precinct C. Fifty
50
Total-One Hundred Sixty-Four 164
LIBRARY TRUSTEE for three years
Clara J. McVeigh, Republican
Precinct A. Five Hundred Thirty-Six 536
Precinct B. Six Hundred Nineteen 619
Precinct C. Twelve Hundred Thirty-One 1231
Total-Twenty-Three Hundred Eighty-Six 2386
Blanks
Precinct A. Two Hundred Thirty-Three 233
Precinct B. One Hundred Sixty-One 161
Precinct C. One Hundred Sixty-Two 162
Total-Five Hundred Fifty-Six 556
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WATER COMMISSIONERS for three years Edward G. Connor, Democrat
Precinct A. Five Hundred Sixty 560
Precinct B. Three Hundred Sixty-Five 365
Precinct C. Six Hundred Twelve 612
Total-Fifteen Hundred Thirty-Seven 1537
Walter C. Ruckstuhl, Republican
Precinct A. One Hundred Eighty-Two 182
Precinct B. Three Hundred Sixty-Nine 369
Precinct C. Seven Hundred Forty-Five 745
Total-Twelve Hundred Ninety-Six 1296
Blanks
Precinct A. Twenty-Seven 27
Precinct B. Forty-Six
16
Precinct C. Thirty-Six 36
Total-One Hundred Ninc 109
TRUSTEES OF WHITING STREET FUND for two years
William W. Brzezinski. Democrat
Precinct A. Three Hundred Fifty-Nine 359
Precinct B. Two Hundred Eighty-Two 282
Precinct C. Three Hundred Seventy 370
Total-Ten Hundred Eleven 1011
Geo. A. Toussaint, Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred Thirty-Nine 339
Precinct B. Four Hundred Twenty-Six 426
Precinct C. Nine Hundred Eighty-Three 983
Total-Seventeen Hundred Forty-Eight 1748
Blanks
Precinct A. Seventy-One 71
Precinct B. Seventy-Two
72
Precinct C. Forty
10
Total-One Hundred Eighty-Three 183
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CEMETERY COMMISSIONER for three years John B. Cirillo, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Forty-Five +45
Precinct B. Three Hundred Fifteen 315
Precinct C. Five Hundred Thirty 530
Total-One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety 1290
Charles E. Fazio, Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Seventy-One 271
Precinct B. Three Hundred Ninety-Six 396
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Twenty-Two 822
Total-Fourteen Hundred Eighty-Nine 1489
Blanks
Precinct A. Fifty-Threc 53
Precinct B. Sixty-Nine 69
Precinct C. Forty-One 41
Total -- One Hundred Sixty-Three 163
TREE WARDEN for one year
Daniel DiDonato, Republican
Precinct A. Four Hundred Fifty 450
Precinct B. Five Hundred Seventy 570
Precinct C. Nine Hundred Forty-Seven 947
Total-Nineteen Hundred Sixty-Seven 1967
Dominick J. Ricco, Democrat
Precinct A. Two Hundred Ninety-Five 295
Precinct B. One Hundred Seventy-Five 175
Precinct C. Four Hundred Four 10-
Total-Eight Hundred Seventy-Four 871
Blanks
Precinct A. Twenty-Four 24
Precinct B. Thirty-Five 35
Precinct C. Forty-Two
12
Total-One Hundred Onc 101
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PARKS AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION for three years Ashley R. Cooley, Jr., Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Sixty-Eight 268
Precinct B. Four Hundred One 401
Precinct C. Seven Hundred Seventy-One 771
Total-Fourteen Hundred Forty 1410
Francis J. Napolitan, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Forty-One 141
Precinct B. Three Hundred Thirty-Four 334
Precinct C. Five Hundred Sixty-Four 564
Total-Thirteen Hundred Thirty-Nine 1339
Blanks
Precinct A. Sixty
60
Precinct B. Forty-Five
15
Precinct C. Fifty-Eight
58
Total-One Hundred Sixty-Three 163
AGAWAM HOUSING AUTHORITY for one year
Theodore Twarog, Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Seventy-Four 274
Precinct B. Three Hundred Seventy
370
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Eighty-Two
882
Total-Fifteen Hundred Twenty-Six 1526
Matthew Waniewski, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Seven 407
Precinct B. Three Hundred Forty-Six 346
Precinct C. Four Hundred Forty-Three 443
Total-Eleven Hundred Ninety-Six 1196
Blanks
Precinct A. Eighty-Eight 88
Precinct B. Sixty-Four
64
Precinct C. Sixty-Eight
68
Total-Two Hundred Twenty 220
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CONSTABLES for one year Arthur Berthiaume, Democrat Precinct A. Three Hundred Ninety-Seven 397
Precinct B. Two Hundred Fifty-Seven 257
Precinct C. Four Hundred Forty-Six 446
Total-Eleven Hundred 1100
Walter A. Balboni, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Eighteen 418
Precinct B. Two Hundred Seventy-Three 273
Precinct C. Four Hundred Thirty 130
Total-Eleven Hundred Twenty-One 1121
Dudley K. Bodurtha, Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred Seventeen 317
Precinct B. Four Hundred Seventy 170
Precinct C. Ten Hundred Five 1005
Total-Seventeen Hundred Ninety-Two 1792
Frankie H. Campbell, Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Ninety-Six 296
Precinct B. Four Hundred Twenty-Two 422
Precinct C. Nine Hundred Seventy-Nine 979
Total-Sixteen Hundred Ninety-Seven 1697
Steven C. Carlisto, Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred Forty-Nine 349
Precinct B. Four Hundred Fifty-Eight 458
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Fifty-Four 854
Total-Sixteen Hundred Sixty-One 1661
Ashley R. Cooley, Jr., Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Fifty-Four 254
Precinct B. Four Hundred Thirty-Two 432
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Two 802
Total -Fourteen Hundred Eighty-Eight 1488
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Jasper P. DeForge, Democrat
Precinct A. Five Hundred Fourteen 514
Precinct B. Three Hundred Eighty-Six 386
Precinct C. Six Hundred Sixty-Five 665
Total-Fifteen Hundred Sixty-Five 1565
Augustus J. DeMars, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Four 404
Precinct B. Two Hundred Twenty-Four 224
Precinct C. Three Hundred Sixty-Five 365
Total-Nine Hundred Ninety-Three 993
Daniel DiDonato, Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred Thirty-Six 336
Precinct B. Four Hundred Ninety-Seven 497
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine 869
Total-Seventeen Hundred Two 1702
William H. Dugan, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Forty-Two 442
Precinct B. Two Hunred Fifty-Six 256
Precinct C. Three Hundred Ninety-Eight 398
Total-Ten Hundred Ninety-Six 1096
Charles E. Fazio, Republican
Precinct A. One Hundred Ninety-Five 195
Precinct B. Three Hundred Forty-Four 344
Precinct C. Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven 787
Total-Thirteen Hundred Twenty-Six 1326
Alvin R. Kellogg, Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Seventy-Three 273
Precinct B. Four Hundred Seventy-Five 475
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight 858
Total-Sixteen Hundred Six 1606
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Leo Angelo Loncrini, Democrat
Precinct A. Four Hundred Four 404
Precinct B. Two Hundred Thirty 230
Precinct C. Three Hundred Forty-Eight 348
Total-Nine Hundred Eighty-Two 982
Horace A. Marotte, Jr., Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred 300
Precinct B. Three Hundred Ninety-Eight 398
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Twenty-One 821
Total-Fifteen Hundred Nineteen 1519
Victor J. Moreno, Democrat
Precinct A. Two Hundred Seventy-Four 274
Precinct B. Three Hundred Forty-Four 344
Precinct C. Two Hundred Four 204
Total-Eight Hundred Twenty-Two 822
Charles M. Robinson, Republican
Precinct A. Two Hundred Forty-Three 243
Precinct B. Three Hundred Eighty-One 381
Precinct C. Nine Hundred Forty-Two 942
Total-Fifteen Hundred Sixty-Six 1566
Louis C. Rossi, Democrat
Precinct A. Three Hundred Forty-Six 346
Precinct B. Two Hundred Fifty-Seven 257
Precinct C. Three Hundred Forty-Ninc 349
Total-Nine Hundred Fifty-Two 952
George H. Talmadge, Republican
Precinct A. Three Hundred Sixty-Two 362
Precinct B. Four Hundred Sixty-Three 463
Precinct C. Eight Hundred Seventy-Four 874
Total-Sixteen Hundred Ninety-Nine 1699
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Patrick P. Vassallo, Democrat
Precinct A. Two Hundred Seventy-Six 276
Precinct B. Three Hundred Fifty-Eight 358
Precinct C. One Hundred Ninety-Nine 199
Total-Eight Hundred Thirty-Three 833
Blanks
Precinct A. Twelve Hundred Ninety
1290
Precinct B. Eleven Hundred Seventy-Four 1174
Precinct C. Fourteen Hundred Thirty-Six 1436
Total-Thirty Nine Hundred 3900
BRANDON N. LETELLIER Town Clerk
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Report of the Police Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Agawam Police Department has completed another year of service to our Town. The year of 1952 may be char- acterized as a year of very successful performance to Police duties, both in the field of crime detection, apprehension and convictions, as well as in the prevention of crimes and other public services.
Although the total number of arrests in 1952 showed an increase of 140 more than in 1951, the percentage increase is approximately the same as the precentage increase of our total population therein-incidently a continuation of our former low-crime rate.
It is interesting to note that the largest single classification of arrest increases were automobile violations. A greater num- ber of automobile violations has been experienced on both a state and nationwide basis due to an ever increasing number of vehicles on the highway.
The members of the Police Department take pride in their Crime prevention work. Although this important work of pre- venting crime received little public recognition, it is of extreme value to both our citizenry and to the more than two hundred large and small business interests in our Town. During the year there were 118 cases where officers secured unlocked doors or windows. This was an increase of 23 more than in 1951.
As part of our crime prevention work during last year. there were 192 homes checked at various vacation periods at the request of home owners. This is an increase of 71 more homes checked than in 1951.
The valuable ambulance service for our town folks during the past year involved 168 cases-an increase of 46 over the previous year.
It is the department's firm conviction that our program of automobile safety has been very effective. Despite the fact that arrests for violations of the rules of the road increased, and there was an increase in the total number of vehicles operated,
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there was a decrease in the number of accidents involving auto- mobiles. In 1952 there were only 111 such accidents as against 114 in 1951.
The value of stolen property recovered by the Agawam Police amounted to $10,456.16. Although this property value was recovered by members of our force, it contains a large amount for property stolen outside of our community.
In the early part of last year, every home in Agawam re- ceived a crime prevention booklet entitled "Guardian of Your Property and Welfare." The cost for the publication of this vital booklet was graciously undertaken by the Springfield Na- tional Bank as a community service. As a result of its effective- ness, our citizens have given the Police Department extremely valuable assistance. Many valuable pieces of information are now communicated to our department. Although details of such inatters are held in the strictest of confidence, it can be reported that arrests and convictions of suspicious persons or characters have actually resulted because of the cooperation of our citizens.
There were many new-comers to Agawam during the past year, and the Police Department strongly urges these people to obtain a copy of "Guardians of Your Property and Welfare" for their own protection. Free copies are obtainable at either the Police Department or at the new Agawam Branch of the Spring- field National Bank.
As Chief of the Department, I express my fullest apprecia- tion to the entire force. Their abilities and their loyal per- formance to arduous duties are to be commended.
To the Selectinen, I desire to express my sincere thanks for their whole-hearted cooperation in all matters.
To our citizens we will strive to merit your continued con- fidence in us. Guarding your property and welfare is our privileged duty and we will expend all efforts to continue Aga- wam as a good community in which to work and live.
Respectfully submitted,
ROLAND C. REED Chief of Police
Roster CHIEF Roland C. Reed SARGEANTS Ralph Kenneth Grady Stanley L. Rhodes
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PATROLMEN
John J. Chriscolo
Romeo H. Borgatti
Louis Tatro
Roland Ruelle
Douglas Carr
Edward Harpin
Howard Minor
Henry Earle
Raymond DeForge
Peter Bertera
Richard Prout., Jr Donald Conkey
Edmund Kalinowski
Yearly Report for 1952
Arrests:
1. Against Person 16
2. Against Property
18
3. Against Public Order 817
Total number of arrests 881
Convictions 842
Not Guilty or Dismissed 13
Pending 16
Turned over to other Police Depts. 10
Total Amount of Fines $ 7,008.00
Total Amount of Fines to Town $1,748.00
Total Amount of Fines to State or County $5,260.00
Total Value of Property Recovered .. $10,456.16
Cases transported in Ambulance 168
Medical Cases transported in Cruiser 50
Missing Persons Found and Returned
Homes reported and checked 8
192
Day Check of Business Establishments
91
Buildings found unlocked and secured
118
Reported to Registry 78
Summons served for other departments
431
Warnings:
1. Verbal 445
2. Written 223
Total number of warnings
668
Dog complaints 113
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Report of the Board of Fire Engineers
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The following is a report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1952.
We regret, during the past year, the loss of the services of Mr. David A. Trehey as a Permanent Fireman, and we wish to express our deep and sincere sympathy to his family .
In the past year we have had a considerable amount of painting done on the inside of the three stations by the firemen. This was a saving in labor expense to the Town, and we hope to be able to have more painted this year in order to maintain our buildings in a clean and satisfactory condition.
The calls upon the department numbered 263 of which 6 were from surrounding towns that needed help.
We wish to thank the Volunteers and the Permanent men for their prompt and efficient response to fire calls.
The inspections made by the oil burner inspectors were as follows:
Oil Burner Inspections 252
Liquid Petroleum Inspections 50
10,000 gal. tanks for fuel oil 2
1,000 gal. tanks for fuel oil 5
275 gal. tanks for fuel oil
26
55 gal. tanks for fuel oil 1
1,000 gal. tank for gasoline 1
500 gal. tank for gasoline
1
Total 561
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE N. RILEY, Chairman GEORGE E. PARO, Clerk FRANK T. GOSS
Board of Fire Engineers
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Report of the Building Inspector
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Building In- spector for the year ending December 31, 1952.
184 New Dwellings $1,264,787
76 Garages
48,669
103
Alterations and Additions 71,860
15 New Businesses
234,475
27 Miscellaneous
29,590
16 Demolitions
421
$1.649,381
It should be interesting to the reader to compare the above record with that of the year 1951.
1. There were 22 less permits issued this year than in 1951.
2. New dwelling permits dropped from 224 to 184.
3. Twenty-one (21) more garages were built in 1952 than in 1951.
4. The value of new business increased $124,075.
5. The total value of permits dropped from $2,298,531 to $1,649,381, a loss of $649,150.
Whereas the first part of the year 1952 disclosed the same vigorous building program that existed in 1951, there was a noted recession in the last quarter of 1952. This condition was reported as general throughout the surrounding area.
It is also interesting to note that new business is constantly locating in Agawam. To many taxpayers, this appears to be a healthy notation. The two most prominent additions have been the Stacy Machine Works and the Ramah Realty Co. develop- ment on the former Worden Tract.
There has been considerable curtailment of subdivision activity but the quality of this type of development has improved to a marked degree.
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In our report of 1951, we suggested a closer relationship between the several inspection departments. The year 1952 saw this accomplishment. All departments are now centrally located in one office. A "progress chart" is related to each permit and each inspector records the result of his respective inspections. This procedure has definitely eliminated many un- necessary inspections.
Looking toward the future the writer has two suggestions to offer:
1. The matter of writing a new and up-to-date building code.
2. The appointment of a full time building inspector and zoning enforcement officer.
Concerning the former, the present code, written in 1942, has become obsolete. In all fairness to the gentlemen who wrote it, it has many voids. There has been some well grounded criticism of the building inspector for his failure to have copies of the present code available for the general public. Legally these critics are exactly correct, but practically we feel it would be a waste of the taxpayers' money to spend $150 to $200 for code books as wanting in fact as these appear to be.
We have done some research and pondering relative to the value of the acceptance of the state code. This code has merit but, in our humble opinion, it is too lengthy and rather intri- cate. The facts would appear to disclose this code as too diffi- cult for the average home builder to follow and interpret. We would, therefore, suggest that a committee working in conjunc- tion with the Building Inspector and aided by a paid architect or engineer write an up-to-the-minute code. Before presenta- tion of this code to the Town for ratification, public hearings should be held at which time any interested parties might discuss its contents and add constructive criticism.
Regarding the appointment of a full time inspector, the writer has these points to make:
Prior to the present building boom, an inspector could on one Friday night issue all the permits required for a week. He could, possibly, make the necessary in- spections connected therewith on a part time basis. Perhaps such a condition will return but at the present
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such is not the case. The inspector now spends about 10 hours each week meeting office appointments. Ten to 12 hours are needed for field inspections, required by the code. As many more hours should be delegated to field supervision. Add to this at least four hours per week for zoning law enforcement and legal follow up, as well as building officials' conferences and you have a full time position. Perchance the citizens do not wish to pay an official for a job as complete as this but again, in our opinion, to omit any part of the program listed above would be creating a week link in a chain that should be strong.
It might seem wise to appoint some individual who has reached retirement age but is still active. This person should be well grounded in the building trades and could well be a retired contractor, an engineer, or an architect. This move should be worth intensive consideration.
It has been a pleasure to serve as your Building Inspector. During my recent illness, it has been gratifying to have received the courteous cooperation of the Town's engineering staff. It is our sincere wish that the office staff and the inspectors shall continue to give the Town a worthwhile and efficient inspection department at a minimum cost to the taxpayer.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE L. REYNOLDS Building Inspector
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Report of the Electrical Inspector
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
My annual report as Electrical Inspector for the year end- ing December 31. 1953 is hereby submitted for your approval. The following is a summary of activities of this department:
INSPECTIONS
New Construction 477
Industrial Buildings
42
Rewiring and Alterations
69
Electric Ranges
214
Oil Burners
230
Water Heaters
197
Electric Clothes Dryers
6
Fires caused by defective wiring
6
Damage caused by lightning
3
TOTAL 1244
An earlier appeal to correct existing hazards in old and inadequate wiring. has been earnestly heeded and many requests for advice and suggestions have been made toward completion of these alterations. Probable causes of six fires from defective wiring indicates the need for many more such changes in dwell- ings and buildings.
New business and industrial inspections have doubled this year.
A great trend toward electric ranges, electric water heat- ers, and oil burner conversions has taken place in older dwellings.
And again, may I thank you-the contractors and the townspeople-for your helpful cooperation during the past year
Respectfully submitted,
O. WILLIAM ANDERSON Electrical Inspector
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Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31. 1952.
Not
Adj.
Sealed Sealed Cond.
5,000 - 10.000
1
2
1.000 - 5.000
11
35
Under 1.000
16
76
1
Avoirdupois
9
149
Liquid Meas. - 1 gal or under
23
2
Gasoline
32
1
?
Meters Inlet - onc 1"
Oil, Grease
18
3
Vehicle Tanks
1
14
Kerosene Oil
1
Cloth Measuring Devices
3
3
Wire Cordage
2
72
353
7
1
Trial weighing and measurements of commodities sold or put up for sale.
Tested
Cor.
Under Over
Bread
175
141
17
17
Butter
422
274
69
79
Confectionery
107
97
1
6
Dry Com.
112
99
6
7
Flour
55
10
8
7
Fruits and Veg.
75
36
19
20
Grain and Feed
15
14
0
1
Hay
14
0
10
+
Lard
20
20
0
0
Meats and Provisions
124
98
12
1+
Potatoes
183
111
22
50
Beans
88
74
3
11
Totals
1390
1004
170
216
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Summary of Inspections
Peddlers 18
Bread
121
Food Packages 237
Wholesale milk cans
183
Clinical thermometers
79
Peddler's scales
18
Ice Scales
2
Junk Scales
15
Other inspections
11
Re-tests of gasoline devices after sealing
27
Totals 741
Sealing fees collected
$189.95
Respectfully submitted,
Frank E. Draghetti Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report of the Forestry Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
This department feels it has accomplished considerable toward promoting a good tree program for our town during the past year, considering the department only operates on a part time basis.
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