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out the figure of $2,300.00 and substituting therefor the sum of $2,875.00 Total Unclassified $ 2,875.00 .... ..
Reserve Fund Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00
4,000.00
Maturing Debt
Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $13,900.00 by taxation, and the sum of $5,000.00 be transferred from Water Revenue .. $ 5,000.00 Interest
13,900.00
Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $430.00 by taxation, and the sum of $6,750.25, be transferred from Water Revenue ..
$ 6,750.25 $ 430.00
Water Department
On motion of Caleb S. Harriman, it was voted that the unexpended balance from 1944 and the recceipts in 1945 be appropriated for the operation of the Water Department in 1945.
Total amount to be raised by taxation under article 4.
... $249,155.00
Warrant Articles 6,143.38
$255,298.38
Article 5. On motion of James J. Gilligan it was voted that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1945, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, of the General Laws.
Article 6. On motion of Charles H. Black it was voted that the sum of $350.00 be raised and appropriated to pay for effecting in- surance providing indemnity for the protection of the officers and employees of the Highway, Police and Cemetery Departments of the Town against loss by reason of the liability to pay damages to others for bodily injuries including death, at any time resulting therefrom, caused by the operation within the scope of their official duties of employment of motor vehicles owned by the Town to an amount not exceeding Five thousand Dollars ($5000.00) on account of injury
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to or death of one person in accordance with the provisions of Sec- tion 5, Chapter 40, of the General Laws as amended.
Article 7. On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred ($400.00) for the observance of Memorial Day, and that the Moderator appoint a Committee who shall have charge of such observance.
The Moderator appointed the following committee:
Vinal H. Conway, A. L.
Paul W. Dayton, A. L.
Ernest C. Cail, A. L.
John H. Doyle, A. L.
Edwin J. Twomey, A. L.
Joseph B. McMahon, A. L.
Justice V. Balser, A. L.
Guy E. Nichols, A. L.
Herbert Higginbotham, V. F. W. John A. Howe, V. F. W. & A. L.
Ora W. Smith, V. F. W.
Louis Kennedy, V. F. W.
Howard Gates, V. F. W. & A. L. Elizabeth Kelley, A. L. Aux.
Ann Marlin, V. F. W. Aux.
Anna Barry, A. L. Aux. Lena Cavanaugh, V. F. W. Aux.
Article 8. On motion of James J. Gilligan it was voted that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen, to sell at Public Auc- tion in the evening, properties taken by the Town under title fore- closure procedure, and be authorized to execute all documents ne- cessary to carry out the purposes of this vote, provided however, that before any sales are made due notice of the time and place of sale shall be given by advertising in the local paper and Lowell Sun at least fourteen (14) Days before the date, and deeds executed hereunder must be recorded within twenty (20) days of their exe- cution.
Article 9. On motion of Charles H. Black it was voted that the sum of $168.38, be raised and appropriated to pay unpaid bills of previous years.
Article 10. On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) the money to be expended under the direction of the 4-H Town Com- mittee serving in Co-operation with the Middlesex County Extension Trustees for County aid to agriculture in the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service under the provisions of Section 40 to 45, Chapter 129, General Laws.
Article 11. That a Committee be appointed to study and recom- mend what action should be taken by the Town to provide suitable housing facilities for the Fire Department equipment and personnel.
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On an amendment offered by Mr. Connolly it was voted to have the Committee consider the outlying districts of the Town.
The Moderator appointed the following Committee:
Harold E. Melzar
Edwin H. Buck
Thomas P. Andrews
LeRoy B. Bedell
Hobart Spring
Article 12. On motion of James J. Gilligan it was voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) 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 and Veterans of World War 2.
Article 13. On motion of Mr. Colucci it was voted that the Board of Public Welfare be and it is hereby authorized to appoint one of its members as agent for the Board and that the salary of such agent (which shall be the only compensation received by him from any source for services performed as such agent) be and the same is hereby fixed at the annual amount of eighteen hundred ($1800) dollars, to be paid from and in conformity with the appro- priations voted for the administration costs of said board.
Article 14. That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One thousand one hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) for the purchase of a new automobile and equipment thereof for the Police Department and authorize the sale or turn in of the present police car as credit toward such purpose.
Article 15. On motion of Herbert C. Barrows it was voted that the Town appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the Excess and Deficiency Account to be used for the purchase of War Bonds, the proceeds of which are to be used for future water main extensions at the discretion of the Board of Water Commis- sioners, or such extensions as the Town may direct by its vote.
Article 16. On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted that the Town authorize the purchase of a Sand Spreader for the High- way Department and transfer the sum of One Hundred Eighty Five Dollars ($185.00) from the Highway Road Machinery Fund, to pay for said Sand Spreader.
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Article 17. On an amendment offered by William A. Anderson it was voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) or any amount, to be expended by the School ' Committee in conjunction with the Planning Board for the preparation of plans for the development of the Roman property and the con- struction of buildings thereon.
Article 18. On motion of Irving Appleby it was voted to raise and set the Weekly rate of base pay of the Town's regular and permanent police force which shall constitute a 48 hour week with the exceptions of emergency, so that a patrolman shall start at $40.00 per week and after six months continuous service shall then receive $42.50 per week.
The Deputy Chief and Sergeant shall receive $46.50 per week. The same to be retroactive to January 1, 1945.
Article 19. Voted-That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2775.00 to meet the increase and salaries of the regular or permanent Police Force including any increase that may be given by the Selectmen.
Article 20. Voted to pass the article.
Article 21. On motion of Charles H. Black it was voted to instruct the Board of Selectmen to contract for one (1) electric light to be installed at the corner of Belmont Ave. and Columbia St.
Article 22. On motion of William A. Anderson it was voted to instruct the Board of Selectmen to contract for three (3) electric lights to be installed on Westdale Ave.
Article 23. Voted to pass the Article.
Article 24. Voted to pass the Article.
Article 25. On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted that the Town accept the streets or ways named in the article as laid out by the Board of Survey and appropriate from the Excess and Deficiency Account $2950.00 to put said streets or ways into a pass- able condition.
Street
Distance
Raise & Appr.
Auburn Avenue
800 Ft.
$ 50.00
Baker Street
700
200.00
Bartlett Street
400
150.00
Brattle Street
1100
200.00
Burnap Street
900
75.00
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Street
Distance
Raise & Appr.
Burt Road
1800
350.00
Cedar Street
600
50.00
Fay Street
500
250.00
Harris Street
700
50.00
Hobson Street
800
100.00
Kendall Street
1300
75.00
King Street
1200
350.00
Marion Street
900
500.00
Massachusetts Avenue
800
150.00
Miles Street
400
100.00
Miller Road
640
50.00
North Street
1070
100.00
Pine Street
400
100.00
Winchell Road
200
50.00
15,210 Ft.
$ 2,950.00
On motion of Charles H. Black it was voted to adjourn.
Attest:
WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH,
Town Clerk
WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
October 1, 1945
To Harry J. Ainsworth, Constable of the Town of Wilmington:
Greetings :- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and in the manner prescribed in the By-Laws of said Town, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town qualified by law to vote in Town affairs to meet and assemble at the Town Hall on Monday, the first Day of October next at 8:00 P. M., to consider and act on the following Articles-
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to extend the existing contract for water service with the Town of North Reading, fix the terms of such extension, and authorize the Board of Water Com- missioners to make a contract with the Town of North Reading covering such extention or do anything in relation thereto.
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Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to sell water to Blue Points Co. Inc., Aberjona Packing Division, for its plant located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts for such periods of time, in such manner, on such terms and conditions, and in such amounts as the Town may determine; and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to make a contract or contracts with said Blue Points Co., Inc., therefor or do anything in relation thereto.
Article 3. To see if the Town will authorize the appointment of a Committee to study the By-Laws and Regulations of the Town, and make recommendations for their amendment and revision, and to see if the Town will vote to appropriate any sum for the Ex- penses of such Committee.
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Article 4. To see if the Town will authorize the appointment of a Committee to consider and make recommendations for a fitting memorial to the men and women of the Town who have served in the First and Second World Wars, and to see if the Town will vote to appropriate any sum for the expenses for such Committee.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, or a certified copy thereof with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, as soon as may be and before said meeting.
Given under our hands and seal of said Town this nineteenth day of September, A. D., one thousand nine hundred and forty-five.
CHARLES H. BLACK, FRANK W. DAYTON, JAMES J. GILLIGAN,
ISelectmen of Wilmington
A true copy attested :
Middlesex ss:
September 19th. 1945
This is to certify that I, this day posted attested copies of this Warrant in accordance with the BY-LAWS of the Town of Wilmington.
HARRY J. AINSWORTH,
Constable of Wilmington
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Held October 1, 1945
At eight fifteen P. M. the Moderator called the meeting to order. On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted to dispense with the reading of the Warrant with the exception of the Constable's return which was duly read by the Town Clerk.
Article 1. On motion of Caleb S. Harriman it was voted that the existing contract under which the Town is selling water to North Reading be extended for a term to and including December 31, 1948; that all provisions of said existing contract requiring or referring to a minimum annual charge for water to be paid by North Reading be eliminated for and during the term of such extension so that during the term of such extension the only payment for water re- quired to be made by North Reading shall be the regular metered charge of One Hundred Dollars per million gallons irrespective of how small or large the amount taken may be; that, except as ex- pressly changed hereby, all of the terms and provisions of said existing contract are hereby ratified and confirmed; and that the Board of Water Commissioners be and it is hereby authorized to make a contract with the Town of North Reading covering such extension.
Article 2. On motion of Caleb S. Harriman it was voted that the Board of Water Commissioners be and they are hereby authorized with the approval of the Town Counsel to make a contract or con- tracts for a term or terms not to exceed fifteen (15) years from the date thereof with Blue Points Company, Inc., for the sale of water by the Town to said Company for its Abajona Packing Division plant located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts for such periods of time, in such manner, on such terms and conditions, and in such amounts as said Board with the apprvoal of the Town Counsel as aforesaid may determine.
Article 3. On motion of James J. Gilligan it was voted that the Moderator appoint a Committee of five (5) persons to study the By- Laws and Regulations of the Town and make recommendations for their amendment and revision.
The Moderator appointed the following: Harold E. Melzar William P. Curtin
Hobart Spring Burt E. Tilley
David L. Martin
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Article 4. On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted that the Moderator appoint a Committee of nine (9) persons to consider and make recommendations for a fitting memorial to the men and women of the Town who have served in the First and Second World Wars.
The Moderator appointed the following:
Vinal H. Conway Edwin J. Twomey Mrs. Wavie Drew
Howard L., Cates Herbert Higginbotham Frederic Melzar
Louis Kennedy Louis T. McMahon Margaret Neilson
On motion of Charles H. Black it was voted to adjourn.
Attest:
WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH,
Town Clerk
WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
December 10, 1945
To Harry J. Ainsworth, Constable of the Town of Wilmington:
Greetings :- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and in the manner prescribed in the by-Laws of said Town, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town qualified by law to vote in Town affairs to meet and assemble at the Town Hall on Monday, the Tenth Day of December next, at 8:00 P. M., to consider and act on the following Articles:
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Highways, General Maintenance, Salaries and Wages Account to the Highways, General Maintenance, Expense Account, the sum of Two Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($2700.00) or do anything in rela- tion thereto.
Article 2. To see if the Town will. vote to transfer from the Protection of Persons and Property, Police Department, Salaries and Wages account to the Protection of Persons and Property, Police Department, Expenses Account the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) or do anything in relation thereto.
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Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to terminate the three (3) year term of office for the "Office of Selectmen" as of the first Monday of March 1946, and thereby cause to be elected by ballot, at the next annual Town Meeting, three (3) Selectmen, who shall also act as members of the Board of Survey for a term of one (1) year, or do anything in relation thereto. On petition of William R. Coulter and others.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, or a cer- tified copy thereof, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, as soon as may be and before said meeting.
Given under our hands and seal of said Town this twenty-eighth day of November, A. D., one thousand nine hundred and forty-five.
CHARLES H. BLACK FRANK W. DAYTON, JAMES J. GILLIGAN
Selectmen of Wilmington
A true copy attested :
Harry J. Ainsworth, Constable.
November 30th, 1945
This is to certify that I this day posted attested copies of this Warrant in Accordance with the By-Laws of the Town of Wilmington.
HARRY J. AINSWORTH, Constable of Wilmington.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Held December 10th, 1945
At eight-thirty P. M. the Moderator called the meeting to order. On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted to dispense with the reading of the Warrant with the exception of the Constable's return which was duly read by the Town Clerk.
Article 1. On motion of Charles H. Black it was voted that $2700.00 be transferred from the Highways, General Maintenance, Salaries and Wages Account to the Highways, General Maintenance,
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Expense Account.
No action by Finance Committee.
Article 2. On motion of Charles H. Black it was voted that $200.00 be transferred from the Protection of Persons and Property, Police Department, Salaries and Wages Account to the Protection of Persons and Property, Police Department, Expenses Account.
Recommended by Finance Committee.
Article 3. On motion of William R. Coulter it was voted to pass the article.
On motion of Frank W. Dayton it was voted to adjourn.
Attest:
WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH,
Town Clerk.
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VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHS
Number of Births recorded in 1945. 87
MARRIAGES
Number of Marriages recorded in 1945
78
DEATHS
Number of Deaths recorded in 1945.
Persons 70 years and over who died during the year 1945:
Years
Months
Days
Lewis F. Adams
71
7
22
Wisdom Evermond Bell
83
6
10
Margaret (Mackinnon) Boulester
83
4
Louise (Lombardi) Calandrello
77
Clarice (Emmott) Chapman
70
4
17
Augusta C. (Slipp) Colwell
93
10
11
George Lincoln Dillaway
74
7
20
Catherine E. (Brady) Doyle
89
1
12
Laura (Brown) Dushame
84
5
22
Charles Henry Hassen
77
Lilla D. Ide
87
1
27
Ben Marshall Johnson
80
3
1
Percy Elmer Kimball
73
Eusebe Leblanc
76
11
29
Harry Lukoski
85
8
Angus MacLeod
76
7
15
John A. MacMillan
72
Fritz Oscar Mortsell
70
3
9
James E. O'Brien
84
0
4
Olando Olanders
79
7
4
Arthur Weston Sprague
90
7
14
Ella (Russell) Sprague
83
Paul S. Surette
78
7 6
Reports of Burials for Wildwood Cemetery for the year 1945:
Wilmington Residents died in Wilmington
20
Wilmington Residents died Elsewhere
10
Non Residents
18
Total ....
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ERNEST W. EAMES,
Superintendent.
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Money paid Town Treasurer on Dog License Account:
Whole number licensed
Males 329 Females 53 Spayed 77 Military (Free) 33 Kennel 3 495
By cash paid Town Treasurer $1,095.65
The Town Clerk will furnish to parents, householders, and Physi- cians and Midwives applying therefor, Blanks for returns of Births as required by Law.
REPORT OF FISHERIES AND GAME LICENSES
Whole number issued 311
Resident Citizen Fishing
73
Resident Citizen Hunting
100
Resident Citizen Sporting
65
Resident Minors and Women's Fishing
28
Resident Citizen Trapping (Minors)
1
Resident Citizen Trapping
8
Resident Citizen Sporting (Free)
13
Resident Military and Naval Sporting (Free)
15
Duplicate License 8
By Cash paid Division of Fisheries and Game $572.25
Compiled Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths
Number on hand January 1, 1945 90
Number on hand January 1, 1946 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.
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JURY LIST-TOWN OF WILMINGTON
(Revised)
Name
Occupation
Address
David Anderson
Leather Worker
Park Street
Thomas Bailey
Retired
Main Street
Charles A. Baldwin
Ass't Stevedore
Jones Avenue
Joseph Barton
Truck Driver
Andover Street
Roy A. Bousfield
Shipper
Aldrich Rd. Salem Street
Alexander Brabant
Retired
Edwin H. Buck
Banker
Middlesex Avenue
Fred F. Cain
Supervisor
Clark Street
Vinal H. Conway
Gas Station Mgr. Burlington Avenue
Thomas J. Coughlin
Trainman Clark Terrace
Bernard F. Crogan
Stock Clerk
Williams Avenue
Joseph Cunningham
Machinist
off Glen Rd.
William P. Curtin Harry V. Dailey Paul W. Dayton
Trainman
Clark Street
Electrician
Burlington Avenue
John Denehy
Retired
Grove Avenue
Philip Denner
Supervisor
Chestnut Street
Clarence Doucette
Engineer
Ballardvale Street
Ernest H. Downing
Shipwright
Adams Street
John Doyle
Currier
Middlesex Avenue
Adrian Durkee
Barber
Clark Street
Ernest W. Eames
Laundryman
Concord Street
Talbot Emery
Shipper Machinist
Woburn Street
John R. Evans
Poultryman
Ballardvale Street
John J. Finnerty
Manager
off Beacon Street
John R. Fleming
Truckman
off Salem Street
Alfred Gaddy Retired
Henry E. Goodearl
Payroll Clerk
James W. Haney
Retired
Church Street
Ralph Henderson
Mechanic
Brentwood Avenue
Herbert Higginbotham Security Salesman Chestnut Street
Thomas O. Johnson
Sandblaster
Lloyd S. Lewis
Salesman
George McKittrick
Machinist
Guy E. Nichols
Funeral Director Middlesex Avenue Mechanic
Edward F. Page Wilbur Staveley Arvid Simpson
Clerk
Middlesex Avenue Hopkins Street
Harry W. Stone
Electrician
off Main Street
Floyd Sudsbury
Machinist
Church Street
George Sumner Ariel Wood
Retired
Signalman
off Thurston Avenue Columbia Street
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off Brand Avenue Auburn Avenue Eames Street
Grove Avenue
Clerk
off Shawsheen Avenue Federal Street,
Lake Street
Albert E. Ethier
Editor
Glen Road
REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL
January 24, 1946.
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
In accordance with the requirements of the Town By-Laws, I submit herewith my report as Town Counsel covering the year 1945.
A. On January 1, 1945, 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 claim 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.)
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.)
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Town of Wilmington v. Anthony Rocco, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to restrain piggery nuisance.)
Chester T. Horton, Inspector of Bulldings v. Ann Briguglio and Ann's Duck Farm, Inc. Middlesex Superior Court (Bill in equity to restrain violations of building and zoning by-laws.)
B. During the year 1945 no new actions were brought either by or against the Town.
C. During the year 1945 the following actions by or against the Town were settled or disposed of:
Town of Wilmington v. Anthony Rocco, Middlesex Superior Court. (This case was disposed of by final decree in favor of the Town enjoining the operation of the piggery in question and the dismissal of the defendant's appeal from said decree.)
Town of Wilmington v. Josephine Zanotti et al, Middlesex Superior Court (This case was disposed of by dismissal, the amount sought to be recovered having been paid over to the Town" by virtue of a settlement consummated some time ago.)
D. Compensation was received by the Town Counsel in said matters and in all other matters during the year as follows:
Compensation $ 580.00
Disbursements
43.00
(The above amounts were entirely on account of services rendered and disbursements paid in the calendar year 1944.)
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP B. BUZZELL,
Town Counsel.
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report for the Wilmington Police Department for the year 1945.
During this year the number of arrests made, as shown in my statistical report, exceeds any other year since the formation of the Wilmington Police Department. The greatest number of arrests were made for drunkenness although we have had many arrests for crimes of other kinds, and this large number of arrests certainly proves the efficiency of the officers of this Department.
It is quite an undertaking for one Police Officer to patrol the town alone efficiently as he must be alert and watch out for the protection of life and property of the citizens at all times. I might state that the night officer had two episodes while on duty alone. On one occa- sion, through his alertness, three men were apprehended and received sentence for holding up a local resident and another time he apprehended a much wanted man that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Police Departments of several other States were looking for. After a struggle in which the officer was injured, he took a gun from this man. This man is now serving time in State Prison. It was a miracle that the officer came out of the struggle without permanent injury.
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