Town of Agawam, Massachusetts annual report 1951-1955, Part 19

Author: Agawam (Mass. : Town)
Publication date: 1951
Publisher: Agawam (Mass. : Town)
Number of Pages: 1034


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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


108


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


109


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


112


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


113


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


114


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


115


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


116


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


117


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


120


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


121


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


125


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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