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Article 14. On motion of Caleb S. Harriman, it was voted to transfer $874.31, from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Water Department.
Article 15. Voted to pass the article.
Article 16. On motion of Louis T. McMahon, it was voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00 for the enlargement and upkeep of the Town Honor Roll.
Article 17. On motion of Herbert C. Barrows, it was voted that the town appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000) from the Excess and Deficiency Account the same to be used for the Purchase of War Bonds the proceeds from the sale of which are to be used for future Water Main Extensions to be paid at the discretion of the Board of Water Commissioners.
Article 18. On motion of Frank W. Dayton, it was voted that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty $(750) dollars for the purpose of leasing under the authority of Section 9 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as amended, the American Legion Club House in Wilmington for the purpose of providing suitable headquarters for the Wilmington Posts of the American Legion and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States,
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Article 19. On motion of Charles H. Black, it was voted that the Town accept Faulkner Avenue as laid out by the Board of Selectmen as the Board of Survey, from Glen Road for a distance of 671 feet.
Article 20. On motion of John D. Cooke, it was voted that the Town accept Cunningham St. as laid out by the Board of Selectmen as the Board of Survey, from Salem St., for a distance of 900 feet.
Article 21. On motion of John D. Cooke, it was voted that the Town accept McDonald Road as laid out by the Board of Selectmen as the Board of Survey, commencing on Salem St., and running on S. Lake St., 690 feet, Laurel Road 394 feet, and Grove St. 340 feet. and said streets to be renamed McDonald Road.
Article 22. On motion of Charles H. Black, it was voted that the Selectmen be instructed to contract for three (3) electric lights to be installed on Forest Street from Aldrich Road Easterly.
Article 23. On motion of Frank W. Dayton, it was voted that the Selectmen be instructed to contract for three (3) electric lights to be installed on Beacon Street, Belmont Street and Fairview Avenue.
Article 24. Voted to pass the Article.
Article 25. On motion of Irwing Appleby, it was voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,370. for the purpose of paying the regular and part time employees of it various departments, namely: Fire, Police and Water Departments as bonus to the Amount of 10% of their earned salaries or pay retroactive to January 1, 1944, and payable quarterly, said bonus is to continue for the emergency, and payment is subject to the approval of the War Labor Board.
Article 26. On motion of Michael H. Barry, it was voted that the Town name the new school house at Silver Lake the Mildred H. Rogers School.
Article 27. Ruled out of order by Moderator.
On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted to adjourn.
There were 165 registered voters present.
Attest: WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH,
Town Clerk.
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VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHS
Number of Births recorded in 1944 88
MARRIAGES
Number of Marriages recorded in 1944
46
DEATHS
Number of Deaths recorded in 1944
... 81
Persons 70 years and over who died during the year 1944:
Years Months
William P. Balser
82
5
Charles O. Blaisdell
92
Matthew J. Burns
87
Constantinas Demaras
93
Mary A. Doucette
74
Lauretta V. Dow
79
Agnes C. Eames
78
8
John Howard Eames
90
11
William Evans
72
Charles L. Feindel
71
4
Elizabeth Gilligan
77
Lester J. Goss
77
James W. Hazen
83
3
Annie P. Hemeon
79
9
Nathan Kaminsky
75
Dora Kelch
82
2
Clara F. Kershaw
83
5
Mary A. Kirkland
86
Mary A. Lane
80
7
Rose Mazza
70
H. Gertrude Moffitt
81 10
Mary A. Morley
79
Edmond H. Nagle
75
6
Josephine Sargent
93
4
Jennie Scafalti
74
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Years Months
Jennie E. Smith
77
11
Matilda Smith
76
William H. Sproul
92
5
William C. Stevens
77
6
Minnie Thompson
82
Clarence E. Wells
70
Austin C. Woodside
75
11
Maud R. Wyman
78
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Report of Burials for Wildwood Cemetery for the year 1944
Wilmington residents died in Wilmington 23
Wilmington residents died elsewhere 20
Transfer from Tewksbury
1
Total
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ERNEST W. EAMES,
Superintendent.
Money Paid Town Treasurer on Dog License Account
Whole number licensed
Males 340 Females 44 Spayed 67
.
447
By cash paid Town Treasurer $ 993.40
Report of Fisheries and Game Licenses
Whole number issued 274
Resident Citizen Fishing 89
Resident Citizen Hunting 75
Resident Citizen Sporting 57
Resident Minors and Women's Fishing 23
Resident Citizen Trapping (Minors) 2
Resident Citizen Trapping 6
Resident Citizen Sporting (Free) 13
Resident Military and Naval Sporting (Free) S
Duplicate license 1
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Compiled Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths
Number on hand January 1, 1944 93
Number on hand January 1, 1945 90
These records are on sale by a vote of the Selectmen at $1.00 per copy. (Book stores are allowed to purchase these copies at 60 cents each) and may be obtained from the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH,
Town Clerk.
The Town Clerk will furnish to parents, householders, physicians and midwifes applying therefor, blanks for returns of Births as required by law.
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JURY LIST-TOWN OF WILMINGTON (REVISED 1944)
Name
Occupation
Address
David Anderson
Leather Worker
Park St.
Thomas Bailey
Retired
Main St.
Charles A. Baldwin
Assis't. Stevedore
Jones Ave.
Joseph Barton
Truck Driver
Andover St.
Roy A. Bousfield
Shipper
Aldrich Rd.
Alexander Brabant
Retired
Salem St.
Edwin H. Buck
Banker
Middlesex Ave.
Fred F. Cain
Supervisor
Clark St.
James Castine
Leather Worker
Columbia St.
Vinal H. Conway
Gas Stat. Manager
Burlington Ave.
John W. Cook
Retired
Aldrich Rd.
Ernest M. Crispo
Stone Mason
Hopkins St.
Joseph Cunningham
Machinist
Off Glen Rd.
William P. Curtin
Editor
Glen Rd.
Harry V. Dailey
Trainman
Clark St.
Paul W. Dayton
Electrician
Burlington Ave.
John Denehy Retired
Grove St.
Philip Denner
Supervisor
Chestnut St.
Clarence Doucette
Engineer
Ballardvale St.
Ernest H. Downing
Shipwright
Adams St.
John Doyle
Currier
Middlesex Ave.
Adrian Durkee
Barber
Middlesex Ave.
Ernest W. Eames
Laundryman
Concord St.
Talbot Emery
Shipper
Lake St.
John R. Evans
Poultryman
Ballardvale St.
John J. Finnerty
Manager
Off Beacon St.
John R. Fleming
Truckman
Off Salem St.
Alfred Gaddy Retired
Off Shawsheen Ave.
William S. Hale
Fireman
Columbia St.
Harry Henderson
Laborer
Brentwood Ave.
Ralph Henderson Mechanic
Woburn St.
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Name
Occupation
Address
Herbert Higginbotham Security Salesman
Chestnut St.
Hans Larson
Iron Worker
Glen Rd.
Lloyd S. Lewis
Salesman
Auburn Ave.
George McKittrick
Machinist
Eames St.
Louis Munson
Foreman
Church St.
Guy E. Nichols
Funeral Director
Middlesex Ave.
Wilber Staverley
Clerk
Middlesex Ave.
John Schwamb Retired
Belmont Ave.
Floyd Sudsbury
Machinist
Church St.
Lewis Waterman
Mechanic
Adams St.
Ariel Woods
Signalman
Columbia St.
Walter Goss
Clerk
Cottage St.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Wilmington, Mass., January 31, 1945
The following is the report of the Board of Assessors for the year 1944.
VALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1944
Real Estate
$4,088,200.00
Personal Property
371,670.00
RECAPITULATION
Real Estate Tax
171,704.40
Personal Property Tax
15,610.14
Poll Tax
3,228.00
Excise Tax
4,208.13
Dec. Commitment (R. E.)
90.30
Total Appropriation
261,442.94
Appropriation from Available Funds
11,000.00
State Tax
8,470.00
State Parks and Reservations
182.61
County Tax
5,417.80
Tuberculosis Hospital
1,364.79
Amount of Overlay
5,547.36
Overlay Deficits
199.93
Gross Amount to be Raised
296,605.75
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds ....
$ 95,057.67
Total Amount Levied on Polls and Property and commit-
ted to the collector in 1944 190,542.54
$ 296,605.75
42.00
Tax Rate per $1,000 for 1944
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SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY, JANUARY 1, 1944 REAL ESTATE
Water Dept. Buildings Standpipe Equipment and Land $ 416,000.00
School Houses and Lots
148,450.00
Town Hall and Fire Equipment
7,500.00
Town Park
4,500.00
Cemetery and Buildings
23,000.00
Library Building and Land
2,000.00
Fire Engine House and Land
2,750.00
Moth House and Land
700.00
Common and Flag Staff
2,500.00
Highway Building and Land
5,000.00
$ 602,400.00
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Highway Trucks Machinery, Etc.
$ 5,000.00
Safes, Furniture, Etc. in Town Hall
2,000.00
Fire Trucks and Equipment
10,000.00
Sprayers and Fixtures
100.00
Sealers of Weights and Measures Equipment
2,000.00
Police Equipment
3,000.00
Town Ambulance
2,000.00
School Supplies, Furniture, Etc.
9,500.00
Furniture Water Department
500.00
Library Contents
2,800.00
Cemetery Trucks, Tools, Etc.
1,000.00
WILMINGTON BOARD OF ASSESSORS,
GEORGE W. BUCK, Ch. JOHN D. COOKE WILLIAM H. DOUCETTE
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REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL
January 26, 1945.
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
In accordance with the requirements of the Town By-Laws, I sub- mit herewith my report as Town Counsel covering the year 1944.
A. On January 1, 1944, there were pending the following actions by or against the Town (exclusive of actions in which the Town was merely summoned as trustee, and in which it had no interest, and of tax lien foreclosure proceedings in the Land Court) :
City of Lowell v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. . (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover the sum of $275.96 for special vocational training of certain pupils.)
City of Lowell v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover $657.77 plus interest for aid furnished in a public welfare case.)
City of Lowell v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover $721.90 for aid furnished in a public welfare case.)
Town of Wilmington v. Josephine Zanotti et al, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to reach proceeds of fire insurance policy in satisfaction of clain for unpaid taxes.)
Town of Wilmington v. A Certain Defendant, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of Contract under G.L. Chap. 117, Sec. 5.)
Jacob Levine & Sons v. Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract to recover burial expense.)
B. During the year 1941 the following new action was brought against the Town:
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Norman Alpert v. Daniel G. Tello, Henry F. Long, Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation, and Town of Wilmington; Land Court. (Bill in equity to remove cloud on title, alleging that a so-called "low value" sale of certain lots was invalid.)
During the year 1944 the Town brought the following new actions:
Town of Wilmington v. Anthony Rocco, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to restrain piggery nuisance.)
Chester T. Horton, Inspector of Buildings v. Ann Briguglio and Ann's Duck Farm, Inc. Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to restrain violations of building and zoning by-laws.)
C. During the year 1944 no actions by or against the Town were settled or disposed of.
D. Compensation was received by the Town Counsel in said matters and in all other matters during the year as follows:
Compensation $ 525.00
Disbursements 79.53
(The above amounts were entirely on account of services ren- dered and disbursements paid in the calendar year 1943).
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP B. BUZZELL, Town Counsel.
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WILMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for the Wilmington Police Department for the year 1944.
It is pleasing to report that we have not had a single major crime committed within our community during the past year and it's very gratifying to know that the greater majority of our citizens are law abiding as you will notice from lists of arrests made for the year show that most our troubles have been with persons from other cities and towns.
During the past year the Police Department have had many op- portunities to serve the community. Over 700 complaints have been made to the department and all have been investigated with good results. Many of these complaints could be classified as Social Service work.
We have received and delivered over 175 emergency messages and many of these were very urgent Government messages of great importance, and I can assure you that the officers of the department deliver these important messages with great consolation and they are all willing to lend their aid and assistance in these times of anxiety.
The Radio that was installed in our Cruiser this year has proved a wonderful asset. It has enabled us to accomplish quick service in many cases. On one occasion when the Cruiser was out on call off MacDonald Road, a child was found dead and the Medical Examiner was called just by going to the radio in the Cruiser and placing a call through the Reading Police Department who take care of all our calls from and to the Cruiser. It also proved excellent service one morning at 4 o'clock at a fire off Hopkins Street in calling for assistance. Another time it proved itself helpful when there was no telephone in the vicinity, was in the case of a person who died of strangulation. At this time I wish to thank, through your Board, the excellent service rendered by the Reading Police Department who have furnished us witli such excellent and speedy service.
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Our records show that during the past year we have had many cases of child delinquency; such cases as malicious mischief, breaking into camps, etc. We try to make a practice of keeping these children from securing a Police Record by placing them on probation and have them report to me at the Police Station for a period of time until I feel that they have amended their troubles. It is unfortunate that we have no place in town where the boys and girls can go and have recre- ation. Of course the Town is so large in area it would not be possible to have a recreation center as some of these boys and girls would have to travel considerable distance to get to a so-called center. I still am convinced that more activities for the young people, such as ath- letics, social times, and the like is what we need for our young boys and girls growing up in the Town.
Our Police Association has been very active this past year. Meetings are held every Thursday evenings and the attendance has been excellent. Every Officer has qualified himself for Police duty and has been assigned to various duties in the Town. Not only do they give their time in doing Police work but they have also con- tributed to many worthy cases and have been of help in many ways to other organizations.
Many of our Officers have entered Military service and are now stationed in all parts of the world. One of our former officers is serving in the United States Secret Service and on many occasions has been with the President of the United States on many of his historic meetings.
The following list constitutes the names of our men of the Wil mington Police Department who are serving in the armed forces of the United States.
Francis S. Hoban Clyde M. Martin
H. Oliver Newcomb Francis Farrell
Paul Lynch John Imbimbo
Sumner Currier Arthur Kelley
James McManus Joseph Galka
Walter Maker
During the year 1944 we have had 150 ambulance cases and my officers have done an excellent job in the handling and care of all our patients. We are always ready to serve the citizens or people in the Town no matter what time of the day or night we are called upon to perform our ambulance service.
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At this time I wish to express my thanks and appreciation to your Honorable Board, to the Citizens of the Town, to the various Depart- ments and to the Officers of this Department for the excellent co- operation and service rendered.
Respectfully yours,
HARRY J. AINSWORTH,
Chief of Police.
ARRESTS
Number of Arrests
113
Male
105
Female
8
Residents
40
Non Residents
73
CAUSES OF ARRESTS
Assault and Battery
4
Assault
1
Assault With Intent to Murder
1
Breaking and Entering
1
Carrying a Gun
1
Delinquent Children
1
Drunkenness
72
Keeping Pigs Without a License
1
Larceny
4
Attempted Break
3
Misappropriation of Automobile
2
Non Support
3
Street Litter
3
Selling Unpasteurized Milk
1
Railing and Brawling
1
Working on Lord's Day Without Permit
1
Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws:
Operating Under the Influence
5
Speeding
4
Operating Uninsured Car
1
Operating Unregistered Car
1
Failing to Stop for Officer
1
Using Automobile Without Authority
1
13
.
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DISPOSITION OF CASES
Released
56
Filed
14
Discharged by Court
8
Suspended Sentence
8
House of Correction
6
To Massachusetts Child Welfare Department
1
State's Prison
1
Probation
1
Fined
18
Fines Imposed
$575.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Accidents Reported
23
Persons Injured :
Males-16
Females-14
Total
30
Automobile Licenses Revoked or Suspended
13
Automobile Registrations Revoked
15
Buildings Found Open
30
Dogs Disposed of:
Males-18
Females-21
Total
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Complaints
778
Complaints Investigated
778
Emergency Messages Delivered
179
Persons Found
14
Permits to Work on Lord's Day
14
Number of Warrants Posted
15
Number of Notices Posted for Registrar of Voters.
10
Property Found and Recovered $7,440.00
Transfer of Automobiles 172
Warning for Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws 130
Number of Officers Detailed for Public Assemblies 50
Warrants and Summons Served 68
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
The drought of May, 1944, was very destructive to the grass and caused a weed growth which will take time to overcome.
The Memorial Park, set aside for soldiers, has been opened with burials and markers for the deceased returned of World War II. Similar plots will be opened for veterans of other wars upon request.
The Board suggests that any lot owner who contemplates erecting stones or markers, consult with the Superintendent before placing order to be sure your stone complies with the regulations.
The placing of your lot under Perpetual Care is strongly recom- mended. A deposit of $100 will guarantee the care of your lot.
Respectfully,
LOUIS T. McMAHON
GUY E. NICHOLS
DAVID MARTIN
Commissioners.
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REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD AND PARK COMMISSION
January 6, 1945
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
There were no expenses incurred by the Planning Board.
The Park Department attempting to operate at a minimum cost carried on as well as the appropriation permitted.
However, the Common and the Town Park recreation surface have shown the effects of a low operating budget and in our opinion has proven to be a false economy.
In order to remove the unsightly conditions brought about by these parcels of land during the months of June to October, it is our desire to reseed and resurface the Town Park recreation field and to reseed the Common as soon as possible in order to save what surface we have.
At this time we wish to extend our thanks to the members of the Cemetery and Water Departments who gave their services in order to have the football field ready for the High School boys, also to Mr. Barrows who donated the new iron goal posts when the necessary materials were unobtainable.
Respectfully submitted,
LAWRENCE H. CUSHING, Chr.
H. RAYMOND BOUTWELL
WILLIAM ANDERSEN
Planning Board and Park Department.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Samuel P. Pike 71 Lowell Street Wilmington, Massachusetts
January 20, 1945
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
Attached you will find a report for the year 1944 as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Wilmington.
Very truly yours,
SAMUEL P. PIKE,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Sealed
Adj. Condemned
Platform Scales over 10,000 lbs.
1
0
0
Platform Scales 100 to 5,000 lbs
9
2
0
Counter Scales under 100 lbs.
7
1
0
Spring Scales 100 lbs. or over
1
0
0
Spring Scales under 100 lbs.
13
11
2
Beam Scales 100 lbs. or over
6
3
0
Beam Scales under 100 lbs.
3
0
0
Computing Scales under 100 lbs.
12
1
0
Personal Weighting Scales
3
0
0
Avoirdupois
55
0
0
Apothecary
1
0
0
Metric
7
0
0
Liquid Measures
13
0
0
Oil Jars
2
0
0
Meters 1 inch Inlet
29
4
0
Meters Over 1 inch Inlet
7
4
0
Oil Measuring Pumps
27
5
0
Grease Measuring Pumps
6
1
0
Yard Sticks
2
0
0
Leather Measuring Devices
1
0
0
Sealing Fees Collected and Turned over to the Town Treasurer $ 43.96
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The following are weights of Commodities for immediate delivery:
-Incorrect-
Tested
Correct
Under
Over
Beans
30
30
0
0
Bread
22
11
0
11
Butter
2
2
0
0
Coal in Paper Bags
18
10
0
8
Coal in Transit
4
4
0
0
Confectionery
16
14
0
2
Fruits and Vegetables
24
18
0
6
Lard
10
8
0
2
Potatoes
12
10
0
2
Number of Licenses inspected
5
Hawkers and Peddlers Seals
2
Junk Dealers
1
Clinical Thermometers
4
Expenses of Department as follows:
Appropriation
$ 330.00
Total Expenses
273.92
Unexpended Balance
$ 56.08
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
January 29, 1945.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Wilmington, Mass.
Gentlemen:
No slaughtering inspected during the year of 1944.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH B. ODIORNE, Inspector of Slaughtering.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
January 30, 1945.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit a report as Building Inspector from May 1, 1944 to December 31, 1944.
Building, Permits Issued :
Dwellings and Cottages 16
Garages
8
Storage 5
3
Sheds
3
Barn
1
Greenhouse
1
Building Permits Refused
2
Buildings Condemned and Removed
1
Chimney Condemned and Removed
1
Junk Yards Removed
1
3
Property Owners Notified of Dangerous condition of Buildings Investigations of Reported Violations
12
Places of Public Assembly Inspected (Chap. 143 Gen. Laws) 7
The provisions of Chap. 143 Gen. Laws (amended 1943) require that all places of public assembly 50-400 persons capacity to be inspected by local inspector and capacity limit to be listed on printed card posted on premises. This required the printing of new forms and cards and as no provision had been made in the regular appropriation for same a transfer of $35.00 was made to cover the cost of this printing.
I wish to call attention also to the citizens of the Town the condition of the Fire Station. The building, especially the original portion of same, is in very poor condition structur- ally. The second floor and roof are sagging and are getting to be very near the point of being unsafe. I believe this matter should receive your immediate attention and some action taken in regard to same.
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER L. HORTON,
Inspector of Buildings.
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Hen Houses
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the Fire Department for the year ending December 1944.
The manual force of this Department consists of three permanent men: a Chief; Assistant Chief; and one fireman. There are thirty- nine call men, thirty at Central Station and nine at No. Wilmington.
The Department has eight men in the armed forces of the United States: Joseph F. McManus, Thomas Delaronde, Joseph A. Grimes, Stanley Colburn, Charles D. Sumner, Elliott B. Blaisdell, Rupert W. Deming, and Arthur J. Boudreau.
This Department has issued twenty-eight oil permits.
The Fire Department has responded to two hundred and three calls of which one hundred and ten were alarms and ninety-three were stills, eight of these calls were out of town.
This Department has another piece of fire fighting equipment presented to the Town of Wilmington by the members of the Fire Department.
This truck is a 1934 Chevrolet 11/2-Ton with a special made body which carries 1600 feet of 11/2" hose; two 10' lengths of 41/2" suction hose; three lengths of 21/2" suction; 300-ft. booster hose; one hundred forty gallon booster tank; four pump cans and fittings for 21/2" and 11/2" hose. It also carries one portable pumper purchased by the Town in 1942; also one front end pumper of 500 gallon capacity which was furnished by the O. C. D.
There has been twenty-seven hydrants used during this year. Valuation of property endangered by Fire $ 65,145.00
Damaged by Fire 14,925.00
Feet of 21/2" hose used 42,300
Feet of 11/2" hose used 32,650
Feet of Booster Hose Used 4,650
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Mileage Registered per Truck:
Mack No. 1
LaFrance No. 2
Chevrolet No. 3
Ford No. 4
505-2
Chevrolet No. 5
118-2
Ford No. 6
Forest Fire Wardens for 1945
Winfred W. Rice
Herbert C. Barrows
George S. Cushing
Charles H. Black
Ernest W. Eames
Edmund H. Sargent
Forest Patrol for 1945
James W. Castine
Ernest W. Eames
Roll of Department
Chief
Edwin L. Day
Assistant Chief Winfred W. Rice
Captains
Edmund H. Sargent
Members
Andrews, W. H.
Davis, M. G.
Brabant, A. A., Jr.
Eaton, E. W.
Branscomb, E. R.
Field, F. A.
Black, C. H.
Fagan, G. A., M. D.
Barton, J. J.
Finnerty, J. J.
Buckle, W. G.
Gracie, J. R.
Buck, C. E.
Horton, C. T.
Barrows, R. H.
Jorden, C. F
Cutter, H. H.
Muse, J. F.
Cutter, H. W.
O'Neil, M. D.
Chisholm, P.
Perry, N. W.
Castine, J. W.
Rice, N. W.
Cushing, G. S.
Russell, J. J.
Doucette, F. W.
Swain, L. A.
Downing, E. H.
Townsend, W. E.
Durkee, L. A.
Williams, A. S.
Deming, R. C.
White, L. L.
Watters, J. G.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWIN L. DAY, Chief
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703-1
Ernest W. Eames
Cutter, H. J.
Page, E.
EDWARD NELSON EAMES
After many years of active business life, Mr. Eames retired in 1944 and left Wilmington to live with his son in Brunswick, Maine. For over fifty years Mr. Eames served the Town of Wilmington in various capacities, and the Town takes this opportunity to express its apprecia- tion and pay tribute to him in his retirement.
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