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Events of the past year have more than ever justified our original decision to build in Wilmington. The completion of the AVCO Manufacturing Corp. Research and Advanced Development Division alone represents an investment of $15, 000, 000 in the Town, and the beneficial impact on Wilmington will be enormous as it brings to our community the second largest research center in the country.
Further industrial and commercial development can be anticipated, particularly under the stimulus of the new Route 28. We anticipate serving new plants there as well as the many sound high grade firms presently located in Wilmington. Moreover, action by the Town for improving the business center through such programs as Urban Renewal cannot fail to support the progress of the Town.
The Middlesex County National Bank looks forward to growing with Wilmington.
Yours very truly, Davenport F. Davis, Manager
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board of assessors
ASSESSOR!
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS Alfred Calabrese Louis T. Doucette Olive M. Sheldon
Assessors, as public officers, take an oath to TRULY AND IMPARTIALLY assess and ap- portion all taxes. The assessor's primary responsibility is to be certain that all property owners pay no more than their fair or proportionate share of the tax burden. The assessors can honestly say this has been accomplished. The year 1956 saw the completion of our tax equalization program, and the assesso are pleased and proud of the results and of the favorable acceptance of that program.
It is interesting to note that in eight attempts to force the assessors to change an assess- ment, the courts have ruled in favor of your assessors seven times.
The net result is that the Town of Wilmington now enjoys a state wide reputation for an efficient and well run assessor's office. Over fifteen neighboring communities have consulted with your Board and are taking the necessary steps to pattern their operations after ours.
As predicted, the mapping program has proven invaluable. For the first time in the histor of the town, we have a complete inventory of all property. It is now possible to maintain a complete and accurate record of all changes. In view of the fact that we have over six hundred (600) property trans - fers per year, the majority of which involve changes in property lines, and innumerable sub-divisions, the importance of the program and the necessity for its maintenance becomes apparent.
The year 1956 again brought an increase in the number of applications for veterans' exemptions. Your Board processed two hundred and thirty (230) applications at a total cost in tax dollar of $25, 718. 65.
Our house numbering program is progressing satisfactorily, and as in the past, the num- bers, where assigned, will appear on the tax bills issued in 1957.
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RECAPITULATION - 1956
tal Appropriations ( Taxation)
$1,171,986. 80 136, 738.00
1,308,724.80
x Foreclosures
216.00
propriation Drafts
700.00
ow Removal
5,960. 31
rricane Expense
4,354.60
erlay Deficits
11,646. 74
nsion Fund
12,192.65
ate Parks and Reservations
965.55
ate Audit
137. 51
unty Tax
14,064.53
berculosis Hospital Assessment
5,027.39
erlay
32, 249. 99
87. 515.27
Gross Amount to be Raised
1, 396,240. 07
88 Estimated Receipts and Available Funds:
come Tax
104,821.62
rporation Tax
15,740. 78
imbur sement Publicly Owned Land
53. 37
d Age Tax (Meals)
1,538.59
tor Vehicle Excise
74,000.00
cense s
4,000.00
neral Government
4,000.00
otection of Persons and Property
2,400.00
alth and Sanitation
1,700.00
aritie s
19,000.00
d Age Assistance
22,900.00
terans Services
3,800.00
hools
34,100.00
brary
200.00
meteries
2,300.00
erest on Taxes and Assessments
4,000.00
te Assistance for School Construction
57,300.00
g Licenses
1,800.00
classified
8,600.00
Total Estimated Receipts
362,254. 36
ite Parks - Overestimate
126.55
ted from Available Funds
136, 738.00
136, 864. 55
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation
499, 118. 91
897, 121,16
1,396,240.07
Personal Property
872,925 @ 58.00 per M 14, 495,095 @ 58.00 per M
50,629.65
Real Estate
840, 715. 51
Polls - 2888
@ 2. 00 each
5,776.00
Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property
897, 121. 16
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tal Appropriations ( Available Funds)
TABLE OF AGGREGATES FOR WIL MINGTON OF POLLS, PROPERTY AND TAXES, AS ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1956
Compiled from the figures entered in the Valuation List:
Number of Persons Assessed:
Individuals
All Others
Total
On Personal Estate Only
16
10
26
On Real Estate Only
3860
58
3,918
On Both Personal and Real Estate
287
12
299
Total Number of Persons Assessed
4,243
Total Number of Polls Assessed
2,888
Value of Assessed Personal Estate:
Stock in Trade
$ 91,235
Machinery
117,815
Live Stock
59,020
All Other Tangible Personal Property
604,855
Total Value of Assessed Personal Property
$872,925
Value of Assessed Real Estate:
Land Exclusive of Buildings
2, 566, 310
Buildings exclusive of Land
11,928,785
Total Value of Assessed Real Estate
14,495,095
Total Value of Assessed Estate
15, 368,020
Tax Rate per $1, 000 - $58.00
Taxes for State, County and Town Purposes, including Overlay
On Personal Estate
50,629. 65
On Real Estate
840, 715.51
On Polls
5,776. 00
Total Taxes Assessed
897, 121. 16
Number of Live Stock Estimated Under Sec. 36, Chapter 59:
Horses (1 yr. old or over)
55
Neat Cattle: (1 yr. old or over)
Cows (Milch)
108
Bulls 2, Oxen 0, Yearlings 3, Steers 13, Heifers 58 Swine (6 months old or over)
965
Sheep (6 months old or over)
8
Fowl
14, 712
All Other
31,128
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
10,669
Number of Dwellings Assessed
2,939
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TOWN OWNED PROPERTY
Equipment
Total
ater Dept. - 185 acres of Land & Buildings
425,000
12,000
437,000
hools - Approx. 39 acres of Land & Buildings
2, 353, 350
160,000
2,513,350
rks and Playgrounds - 52 acres of Land
8,000
1,000
9,000
wn Hall - 1/4 acre of Land & Building
12,750
10,500
23,250
metery - Land & Building
23,800
2,000
25,800
brary - 1/16 acre of Land & Building
2,400
3,000
5,400
re-Police Station - 29, 138 sq. ft. Land & Building
30,400
31,700
62,100
ee Warden & Moth Dept. - 6, 694 sq. ft. Land & Building
1,800
1,300
3,100
ghway Dept. - 15, 500 sq. ft. Land & Building
3,600
18,000
21,600
aler of Weights and Measures
1,300
1,300
elfare Department
1,100
1,100
TOTALS
2,861,100
241,900
3,103,000
carter lecture fund
Dekoven Glee Club sings at Herbert C. Barrows Auditorium in first of new series of Carter Lecture Fund programs
The Sarah D. J. Carter Lecture Committee presented to the people of Wilmington a fine program of music by the De Koven Glee Club of Lynn on Saturday evening, October 27, in the Barrows Auditorium. The soloist for the occasion was Hezekiaher Reid, negro spiritual singer.
The next program offered by the committee will be Dr. Murray Banks, well-known pyscho- logist and humorist, on Saturday evening, April 6. Dr. Banks is considered one of the most dynamic speakers in America today. The committee hopes that as many people as possible will try to attend.
Treasurer's Report
Receipts:
Balance on Hand 1/1/56
4. 45
De Koven Mens' Chorus
50.00
Interest
. 45
Hezekiaher Reid
25.00
Received from Treasurer
100.00
Janitor Service (High School)
10.00
104.90
Police Service
5.00
90.00
Balance on Hand 1/1/57
14.90
Expenses:
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collector of taxes
TOWN COLLECTOR Mrs. Miriam H. Ware
FEGOL AS
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COMMITMENTS IN 1956
1954 Excise in 1955
$ 2,026. 12
1955 Excise in 1956
$ 4,378. 51
1955 Excise
79,968. 11
1956 Excise
86,520. 55
1955 Real Estate
698, 523. 28
1956 Real Estate
840,715. 51
1955 Personal Property
47, 176. 80
1956 Personal Property
50,629.65
1955 Poll
5,430.00
1956 Poll
5,816.00
Water Liens
3,655.86
Total Commitments
$833, 124. 31
Total Commitments
$991, 716. 08
1956 Commitment
Balance 1/1/56
Cash Collected
Tax Title
Abatements
Refunds
Balance 12/31/56
1953
Poll
6. 00
6.00
1954
Poll
14. 00
8.00
6.00
Personal
532. 71
373. 11
142.50
17. 10
Excise
171. 15
65. 05
106.10
1955
Poll
72. 00
44. 00
24.00
4.00
Personal
5,662. 44
4,145. 32
1,209.60
307. 52
Real Estate
51,433. 48
50,000. 33
670. 13
1,896. 17
1,133. 15
Excise
4, 378. 51
5,050. 71
8, 424. 32
1,174. 17
238. 65
69. 38
1956
Poll
5,816.00
4, 799.00
966.00
7.00
58.00
Personal
50,629.65
44,483. 80
547. 52
175. 16
5,773. 49
Excise
86, 520.55
67, 960. 27
5,513. 71
2,548.70
15,595. 27
Real Estate
840, 715. 51
732, 803. 59
3,528.43
31,404. 39
5,642.50
78, 621.60
Water Liens
3,655.86
2, 774. 74
28.80
59,75
912,07
TOTAL
991, 716. 08
62,942. 49
915,887. 53
4,198.56
43,018.96
9,804.91
101, 358. 43
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COMMITMENTS IN 1955
Miscellaneous Collections:
Lien Certificates Advertising Reimbursements Interest and Costs Water Betterments
546.00
63. 62
2,726. 31 241.00
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TREASURER
treasurer
TOWN TREASURER Mrs. Grace H. Tilley
Cash in Treasury, January 1, 1956
$ 417,996. 05
Receipts Sundries
3,288, 186.58
Receipts Collector
915,909.65
4,622,092.28
Less Treasury Warrants
4,163,466. 13
Cash in Treasury, January 1, 1957
458,626. 15
ITEMS OF INTEREST
4,622,092. 28
4, 163, 466. 13
Number of checks issued during 1956
21,979
Regular Town Employees
196
School Teachers
149
Employees having Blue Cross/Blue Shield
122
Employees having Group Life Insurance
115
Employees members of Retirement System (Teachers belong to State Retirement System) Amount deducted from employees for Withholding Tax during 1956 79,010. 35
116
Cash Collections
Disbursements
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town clerk
Vital Statistics: - Chapter 46, General Laws as amended.
Births actually recorded in 1955 were three hundred and five (305).
It is estimated that there will be approximately three hundred and thirty-four (334) births recorded for 1956.
Marriages recorded for 1956 were one hundred and seven (107).
Deaths recorded in 1956 were eighty-six (86).
Chapter 46, Section 15:
The Town Clerk will furnish to parents, householders, midwives and physicians applying there for, blanks for the return of births as required by law.
Chapter 115, Section 45:
Thirty-six (36) burial permits have been issued by the Town Clerk as special agent for the Board of Health.
Chapter 148, Section 13:
During 1956 there were three additional permits issued for the storage of inflammables, two transfers and thirty-five Certificates of Registration issued. These licenses must be registered by the owner or occupant of the land or by the holder of the license in the Town Clerk's office before April 30.
Notification will be sent on or about March 15, and each license must be registered as require by law by April 10. If not registered as required, after April 30 by the licensing authority after a public hearing.
Town Records:
We still need copies of Town Reports previous to the year 1891 to complete our records. Also missing our copies of Persons Listed by the Board of Registrars for the years previous to the year 1914. We also need those for the years 1916, 1917, 1918, 1940, 1941, 1942 and 1943. We would like to get Valuation Books on Real and Personal Property for the years 1905, 1915, 1930, 1935 and any before 1905.
Chattel Mortgages Recorded 427 An increase of 56
Chattel Mortgages Discharged 128 - An increase of 29 Dog Licenses Issued 1027 - An increase of 2
Fish & Game Licenses Issued 417 - An increase of 31
Four Kennel licenses were issued this year on affidavits that such kennels are not being opera :d as businesses.
There are still on hand sixty-four of the compiled records of Births, Deaths and Marriages from 1730 to 1898. By a vote of the Selectmen, these books are on sale at $1. 00 each.
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TOHN CLERK
TOWN CLERK Mrs. Mary E. Gilligan
registrars of voters
In accordance with Section 1, Chapter 3, of the Town By-Laws, meetings of the Board of gistrars are held on the second Monday of each month for registration and the conduct of business.
Women married prior to January 1 must re-register under their marriage name. Naturalized tizens must have their naturalization papers when registering.
New residents are requested to notify the Board of the date on which they take residence in e town.
On December 31, 1955 there were 4, 362 registered voters, an increase of over seven hundred om the previous year.
On January 1, 1956 there were listed 5, 859 persons. twenty years of age and over.
BURIALS IN WILDWOOD CEMETERY
Wilmington Residents died in Wilmington 18
Wilmington Residents died Elsewhere 21
Non-residents 32
Removals
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planning board
PLANNING BOARD members discuss "Master Plan" Study (left to right) Elmer H. Woller, William K. Irwin, Robert J. Robinson, John R. Evans
During 1956 the Town has already realized tangible benefits from the new Zoning By-Law and Map adopted by the Town Meeting in November, 1955. They have been cited as the most modern and effective in the State, and copies are continually being sent to towns and cities requesting them as a refe: ence to their own future needs. The material help they will give the town in the future cannot be measure The new AVCO Research Center soon to re-locate here, and the plight of various neighboring towns in regards to unregulated development, forcefully demonstrate the value of sound planning and zoning.
The most pressing immediate need of the town with regard to planning is a comprehensive "Master Plan" - an overall guide for the future growth of a well-planned community, which is certainly what we want for ourselves and our children. We have initiated action on this project with the aid of Federal funds.
Work was started in 1956 to provide for the renaming of streets with conflicting names. Much remains to be done on this project, and many public hearings must be held before a completion dat set for June, 1957. We hope this will correct an ill that has plagued the town for years.
The protection and future well-being of a town in a period of growth is best insured through an up to date set of subdivision regulations. Our regulations were revised in 1956 to strengthen and clarify the requirements which subdividers or builders must observe for the installation of water, side - walks, drainage, street construction and other improvements in new developments. A 100% performanc bond is required to guarantee conformity with these regulations. No longer will we have to appropriate funds at future town meetings, as we have done in the past, to install major improvements after a developer has moved on.
The Planning Board, which also serves as the Board of Park Commissioners, has attempted to make Silver Lake Beach a place of recreation for all townspeople. With a minimum of money we have tried to rejuvenate an old school house to a beach house with toilet facilities. Purchase of a new raft, lifeguard boat, shade trees, picnic tables, etc. has been a start, and more is expected in the future. Preliminary work has started for the acquisition of future sites for parks and playgrounds for our grow- ing community.
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town counsel
In accordance with the requirements of the Town By-Laws, I submit herewith my report as Town Counsel covering the year 1956.
A. On January 1, 1956, there were pending the following actions by or against the Town (exclus - ve of actions in which the Town was merely summoned as trustee, and in which it had no interest, and of ax lien foreclosure proceedings in the Land Court):
City of Lowell v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of owell 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 owell 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 owell to recover $721. 90 for aid furnished in a public welfare case. )
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 Middle sex. Action of contract to recover burial expense. )
Town of Wilmington v. Edward N. Gadsby et als, Commissioners of Department of Public tilities and Boston and Maine Railroad Company, Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk County. (Petition to eview certain rulings and orders of the Department of Public Utilities in connection with protection at the Middlesex Avenue Grade Crossing of the Boston and Maine Railroad.
Town of Wilmington v. Julia Godzyk, Administratrix of the Estate of Andrew Klebasz, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract to recover amounts expended by the Town for upport and hospital treatment of decedent. )
Marion J. Murphy v. Ernest Rice, Sr., Bldg. Inspector et al, Middlesex Superior Court.
Equity appeal to review the action by the Board of Appeal in denying a variance under the Zoning By-Law equested by the petitioner. )
Town of Wilmington v. John W. O'Brien, Essex Superior Court. (Equity suit to enforce bligation to support. )
Rocco and Rose Yentile v. County of Middlesex, Middlesex Superior Court, (Petition for assess- ment of damages resulting from relocation of Cross Street, the relocation having been made by the County ut the Town being liable for any damages which may be assessed. )
Elizabeth F. Green v. Town of Wilmington and other defendents, Middlesex Superior Court. Action of tort for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained as a result of a defect in Shawsheen .venue. )
Mary E. Cosgrove v. Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of tort for tres - ass and conversion, alleged taking of soil. )
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Joseph A. Grimes v. Frank J. Hagerty et al, Members of the Board of Health in the Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Petition under Chapter 111 of the General Laws for determination by a jury of a certain order of prohibition issued against the petitioner by the respondents. )
Town of Wilmington v. Irving L. White, Middlesex Probate Court. (Petition to enforce obliga - tion to support. )
Town of Wilmington v. Otto George VonRosenberg-DeLaMarre, Executor of the will of Gamaliel Washburn, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enforce statutory lien for old age assistance pay - ments. )
Town of Wilmington v. Otto George VonRosenberg-De LaMarre, Executor of the will of Gamaliel Washburn, Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of contract to recover for old age assistance not included ir the statutory lien. )
Bernard "Buster" Atkins v. Town of Wilmington et al, Middle sex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to recover land sold for taxes. )
City of Boston v. Town of Wilmington, Suffolk Superior Court. (New action of contract to re - cover for aid rendered various persons whose legal settlement is supposed to be in Wilmington. )
Marilyn Ann Gilbert and Charles Gilbert v. Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of tort to recover for sidewalk injury. )
James J. London v. Town of Wilmington et al, First District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of tort to recover for damages resulting from collision with town truck - defended by insurance carrier. )
Robert J. Moran v. Mary E. Gilligan, Town Clerk, Middle sex Superior Court. (Petition for writ of mandamus to compel issuance of kennel license.
Samuel Missel d. b. a. Chelsea Cement Co. v. Town of Wilmington et als, Suffolk Superior Cour (Petition in equity to enforce statutory lien for materials and labor furnished one of the subcontractors on the high school extension. )
Towne Land Development, Inc. v. Wilmington Planning Board, Middlesex Superior Court.
(Appeal in equity from action of Planning Board disapproving a proposed sub-division. Complaint entered in Court but no subpoena served on Town. )
B. (1) During the year 1956 the following new actions were brought by or on behalf of the Town
Town of Wilmington v. Robert J. Moran et al, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin removal of gravel. )
Town of Wilmington v. Percy G. Crocker, Middle sex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin removal of gravel. )
Towr of Wilmington v. Nathan Ribock, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin vio- lation of building laws.
Town of Wilmington v. Lawrence T. Sidelinker, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin maintenance of kennel. )
Town of Wilmington v. Anthony Signore, Middle sex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin
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removal of loam. )
Town of Wilmington v. Arthur McCormick, Jr. , Administrator of the Estate of Natalie Giroux. (Bill in equity to enforce statutory lien for old age assistance payments. )
Wilmington Board of Health v. Nagel Stone, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin occupancy of substandard dwelling. )
(2). During the year 1956 the following new actions were brought against the Town or its officers or agents:
Percy G. Crocker v. Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court. ( .ppeal from refusal of approval, gravel permit. )
Percy G. Crocker v. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to restrain interference with gravel removal. )
Percy G. Crocker v. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court. (Petition for writ of mandamus to obtain inspection of records relating to gravel permits. )
Elizabeth Gray v. Town of Wilmington et al. Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of tort to recover for highway injury. )
Lowell Cranberry Company v. Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court, (Action of tort to recover damages for alleged interference with drainage. )
C. During the year 1956 the following actions by or against the Town were finally disposed of:
Rocco and Rose Yentile v. County of Middlesex, Middlesex Superior Court. (Petition for assess- ment of damages resulting from relocation of Cross Street, the relocation having been made by the County out the Town being liable for any damages which may be assessed. ) Disposed of by agreement for judg- ment in the amount of $600 paid by the Town.
Mary E. Cosgrove v. Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of tort for tres - pass and conversion, alleged taking of soil. ) Disposed of by finding in favor of the Town after trial.
Joseph A. Grimes v. Frank J. Hagerty et al, Members of the Board of Health in the Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Petition under Chapter 111 of the General Laws for determination by a jury of a certain order of prohibition issued against the petitioner by the respondents. ) Disposed of by discontinuance filed by the Plaintiff.
James J. London v. Town of Wilmington et al, First District Court of Eastern Middlesex. Action of tort to recover for damages resulting from collision with town truck - defended by insurance carrier. )
Town of Wilmington v. Robert J. Moran et al, Middle sex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin removal of gravel. ) Disposed of by agreement dismissing bill.
Percy A. Crocker v. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court. (Petition for writ of man- lamus to obtain inspection of records relating to gravel permits. ) Disposed of by judgment for respond - ents by agreement.
D. Compensation was received by the Town Counsel in said matters and in all other matters luring the year as follows: Compensation ..... $819. 92 Disbursements ..... $105.08 These amounts were entirely on account of services rendered and disbursements paid in the year 1956. )
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EXEMPLIF YING "WILMINGTON'S NEW LOOK", Mrs. Laura Sheehan, School Traffic Supervisor, guides children in front of new Wildwood Elementary School
ARRESTS
Assault
3
Malicious Damage to Property
1
Assault and Battery
3
Motor Vehicle Violations
58
Accessory After
1
Non Payment of Wages
1
Breaking and Entering
5
Non Support
6
By-Law Violation
1
Operating So As to Endanger
9
Carnal Abuse of Female
8
Operating Under the Influence of Liquor
6
Delinquency
17
Rape
2
Disturbing the Peace
1
Receiving Stolen Property
1
Drunkenness
73
Threats
1
Fugitive
2
Unnatural Act
1
Illegitimacy
2
Using Automobile without Authority
1
Larceny
1
Violation of Liquor Laws
1
Larceny of Automobile
1
206
Motor Vehicle Violations resulting in court cases totaled seventy-three (73). Fines assessed amounted to $1, 315. 00. Other motor vehicle violations resulted in the suspension of thirty-four (34) licenses and the revocation of six registrations. These were the result of this department's efforts.
Wilmington residents, involved in motor vehicle violations out of town, resulted in fifty-one licenses being revoked. Of this number seventeen were convicted of "operating under the influence".
Accidents that occurred in the town numbered two hundred and twenty-three. These involved ninety-three persons who claimed personal injuries, six being pedestrians, and five bike riders. Acciden also claimed two lives this year.
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Accomplishments for the year include the acquisition of a Safety Car for the use of Sergeant ohn Imbimbo, Safety Officer of the Department. It was furnished to the town through the Fred F. Cain company, Inc. for the sum of $1. 00 per year. Maintenance and equipping the vehicle are paid for by e town. The vehicle is used primarily as a Safety Car and is so painted. It is equipped with two-way adio and is in constant contact with the station. Though it is not used as a cruiser when it is on the road, is a deterent to would-be motor vehicle law violators. The vehicle is a definite asset to the town and as given the department a reputation of being a leader in the field of Safety Education.
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