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Home My WebLink AboutAnnual Report 1955- - - - - - - - - - - - - Table o -f Contents Page 17 A nimal Inspection ------------ Board of Appeals 17, Building Inspector 80 11, 79 .......... Dog Officer Electric Department 27, 78 Finances • 19 Assessors 65 Statements 13 Fire 14 Fire Alarm Boxes Fisher -Richardson Ho 9 80 Health 20 Highways • Inspector 'of Wiring 17 . , Jurors, List of 64 16 Library Municipal Airport 19, Municipal Service Guide 3 • • Planning Board 22 Plumbing Inspection 11 10 Police 2 Public Officials Recreation Committee 16 41 5 Resolutions School Building Committee 49 30 School Department Sealer, of Weights and Measures 17 Town Meetings, warrants; action 52 9 Veterans' Services 60 Vital Statistics 12, 78 Water and Sewer i (.,,If are THE CO CER OF ./,[E 1955 TOTFN REPORT is a photograph of a picturesque rural section of IfIrare sl�,,:,2t looking in a soutberly direction in the locality of the Bradley f -y 18, 1956 following the 13 -inch Crosby farm, and , �en on the morn ' morning of January is the composition snowfall which blar eted the countryside a day before. The photo of Richard B. Yager of The Mans field News. ul e Of f ic I- Is a Board of Selectmen Fire John B. Ingram 1956 George F. Dustin, Chairman 1956 Robert MacLachlan Sr. •1958 John A. Briggs 1958 Clifton H. Dean . 1959 Joseph A. C'ataloni 1956 James Maddock . 1959 Francis G. Bruno 1957 Robert Pipe •1957 Royal B. Patriquin 1957 Welfare Department 32 Animal Inspection Assessors Town Manager Assessments• I. Louis Baldini, Chairman 1958 Cecil O. Lancaster Bills and Accounts Walter A. Nelson 1957 163 Birth Certificates William J. Shaw o 1956 Finance Committee Building Permits Building Inspector James Q. Clemmey, Chairman o 1957 Constables, Albert A. Waterman 1956 Sterling S. Conrad George B. Guild o 1957 George W. Henderson David Shepherd, Jr. 1958 Rufus H. Ring Arthur A. Remillard o 1958 Bruce T. Vickery 163 Elections 0 0• Nazzarano L. D'Afile Trustees of Public Library Employment Robert E. Davis Wallia Reisman, Chairman 1956 Nicholas Rossi -Deceased Emma P. Hall . 1.957 Town Clerk William A. Fox . 1957 Housing Authority Barbara Kuzdol . o 1958 Walter H. Schulz, Chairman • 1956 William H. Reynolds 1956 William Knox o 1959 Mildred F. Morse* Edith Hunter" Library Albert Collins 1960 Kenneth W. Reidy** Licenses • John J. W. Rotella o 0 1958 *Resigned Light and Power Service Carleton N. Davis, Executive Secretary *Deceased Light and Power Bills Henry M. Olsen -State Appointee 1956 Doris M. Lunn, Librarian Marriage Certificates Town Clerk 163 32 Milk Inspection Moderator . o Ernest L. White, Jr. Registrars of Voters Old Age Assistance Building Inspector Harry S. Cook Fred J. Creeden, Chairman 1956 Chief of Police -Nicholas Rossi -Deceased •. C. Herbert Stearns John I. Houghton 1957 1958 Civil Defense Director Norman A. Vickery H. Lincoln Paine, Clerk Dog Officer Walter Johnson Resigned 12-3-55 Fence Viewers Rufus Ring, George Flint Field Drivers George Flint, Rufus Ring Board of Appeals Fire Chief and Forest Warden Harry L. Davison Salvatore DeLutis, Chairman o 1957 Inspector of Animals . Emmons S. Turner David Ingram o W. Howard Conrod 1958 1956 Inspector of Slaughtering Edmund A. Westhaver Victor Turinese 1958 Inspector of Wires John D. Unger Frank Walker 1956 Measurers of Leather . Robert H. Bell Associate Members Robert H. Bell,Jr. Rocco Velletri 1956 Measurers of Wood and Bark Carlton M. Briggs Peter Bellavance 1957 Lester G. Packard PlumbingInspector 11-5 Charles E. Jones School Committee Sealer of Weights and Measures Anthony P. Melchiorri, Chairman 1956 Armando L. Giovino Louise K. Garrett 1956 Supt.—Municipal Light Department John D. Unger John J. Langdon . 1957 Supt.—Highway Department Ralph Garland Rose A. Watts . Lewis W. Davison 1957 1958 SuPt.—Water and Sewer Depts. Joseph Albertini Superintendent of Schools Treasurer and Collector Arlene K. Fulp Gerald W. Anderson Town Clerk and Accountant H. Lincoln Paine Resigned 12-3-55 Planning Board Town Counsel Daniel A. J. Doyle Leon W. Dean,- Chairman 1957 Veterans' Officer Clifford C. Hubbard Harry R. Howe • 1956 Welfare Agent Dorothy Johnston 2 ici-pal Mni le L1 -i eU Serv* e GT Town Manager Fire 1-W 814 Ambulance 1-W !f Police 90 32 Complaints 32 1 Information •32 814 Aid to Dependent Children Welfare Department 32 Animal Inspection Inspector of Animals 736-W Assessments• Assessors 135-M T Bills and Accounts Accountant 163 Birth Certificates Town Clerk 163 Building Permits Building Inspector 32 M Water Department Home Phone 1451 Burial Permits Town Clerk 163 N Business Certificates Town Clerk 163 (' Death Certificates Town Clerk 163 Dog Licenses Town Clerk 163 Elections 0 0• Town Clerk 163 Employment Town Manaaer' 32 Entertainment Licenses Town Clerk 163 Fishing and Hunting Licenses Town Clerk 163 1-W Fuel Oil Storage Fire Department Garbage Collection Health Department - • 32 Health Health Department - • 32 Library Mansfield Public Library 980-M Licenses • Town Clerk 1 63 45 Light and Power Service Municipal Light Department - Light and Power Bills Light Department - Municipal Lig 41 Marriage Certificates Town Clerk 163 32 Milk Inspection Health Department 32 Old Age Assistance Bureau of Old Age Assistance'. Ordinances Town Clerk 163 814 T:) 11 fl rnmCommonsHighway Department CL.L -j CLIX Plumbing Permits Purchasing Rubbish Collection Schools Selectmen Sewer 0 Slaughtering Inspection Street Maintenance Tax Assessments Tax Collections Trees Voting and Registration Veterans Services Water Water Bills Weights and Measures Welfare Wiring Permits Plumbing Inspector 464-M Town Manager 32 Highway Department 814 School Department 510 Town Manager.' • 32 Sewer Department 32 Inspector of Slaughtering •11 51 J Highway Dept.—Town Manager 32 Highway Dept.—Yard 814 Highway Dept.—Nights 675 -M -145-W Assessors 135-M V 0 Tax Collector 1-35-W Tree Warden 32 • Registrars 163 Office of Veterans' Affairs . . 570 I.. �' Night Calls Foxboro 731 Water Department 41 Night Calls 675-W Water Department 41 Sealer of Weights and Measures 186-W Board of Public Welfare 32 Inspector of Wiring 45 Town Manager's Office 0 0 32 In the event that service rendered by any town department is unsatisfactory, if you have any suggestions to make as to its improvements) or any question regarding your town government, you will favor those who serve you if you will call this office. 3 �l ✓ F s mill w a� r ..i r fi At" y. na m, a. a P 7 5k 4. d " a ar x � � c- Yr �+ d }� s a { h � Y err r f l° fi �tt ! £ y' ' 4 4 „ ry v x r � 4e m W m� a� if ; a } , 4 r 1f landogued and stored, -For this more, '_ � canbecataldbsurecognize ar, �M. r Y, , is n e ed e d . r s ar e c h i ld r enAmong the mos t v1 1 to r interested s t er e to d i w �It `have could not so crowded, what we whoc0met ereato e or0 4; , f. ,E r r s, I see themse1ve heYst study �s Y wry. . Itls desirable that the Town acquire the sub_ x. �z p barn with cellar and two floors with_ special pride Historical takes 1i L r contents nts o e d uca _ ld 1ng and its s f I maklngt his- building i 1 rc nect1ng adjacent to tract. the town. I , ti n'a1 value to I � AL., The Mansfield Historical Society, which has the Mansfield's Board of Selectmen FRANCIS G. BRUNO ATTY. ROYAL B. PATRIQUIN ATTY. JOHN A. BRIGGS GEORGE F. DUSTIN, CHAIRMAN'OSEPH A. J CATALO I i Eno w w FisherwRicha'rdson , �r f' -. w. dso House has now become The I i 6 ers whereh �s t r.i cal papers P valuable le fireproof reProof str cture rr und•g communitiesitiesas a build- 1f landogued and stored, -For this more, '_ � canbecataldbsurecognize . 1n gthat early New England settlers _ and equipped their homes. I the available is n e ed e d . r s ar e c h i ld r enAmong the mos t v1 1 to r interested s t er e to d i �It `have could not so crowded, what we whoc0met ereato e or0 paceweresobjects ` to, advantage, and more articles besh shown see themse1ve heYst study id �. n school. Quite frequently ue t1Ythesecome ` . Itls desirable that the Town acquire the sub_ t0 show parents. again barn with cellar and two floors with_ special pride Historical takes 1i L santial stairway Which stands land immediately contents nts o e d uca _ ld 1ng and its s f I maklngt his- building i 1 nect1ng adjacent to tract. the town. I , ti n'a1 value to I � The Mansfield Historical Society, which has the I nd P res 1 e nt , Jennie F. Copeland, 1 re of t he exh it s is responsibility 0 taking g care aIaok•mg forward the possibility of 1 S c ie t 1 d Historical 1ca Mansfield e Ybuilding yy ,I Velerans' I i : Servi[ces The Veterans 'Office .established in 1944 is sere- service, Veterans come in to seek advice regard - ' ing Mansfield veterans of all wars, their, wives ing disability claims, education, state bonus,hos- loans, and mat - and children, mothers and fathers, widows and .I. other pitalization, insurance, The their military service. orphans. The Statutes of the Commonwealth divide tern growing out of maintains a stock of over fifty government the work Into parts, arts which, however, are office forms for applications. I plan to be in Boston closely related. ns' Benefits formerly known as Soldiers' Veterans' , every Wednesday at the Veterans Administration, Relief, are awarded to veterans in need and to the State Houser or 6sevc�:here toy contact the proper permanent) al- their dependents. Some cases are pe , authorities to explain new applications or to fol- though kept under review, Some are emergency low up old cases already under way. Veterans-' ' only to tide a veteran or dependent over a rough Y often depends :endso..... n:the.. assistance s a rel workrk necessarily es 'i sot such as sickness or unemployment. All awards P of other Town departments. have to be approved by the Commissioner of Vet- to take this opportunity ortunity to ac - It is a pleasure _ P erans Services at the State House and the State knowledge the cooperation which is always given he Town fifty per cent of expenditures. reimburses t Y to me. Departments called upon frequently in- it Under the law a lications after being carefully PP clude Welfare, Assessors, Town 'Clerk, Town Treas- checked have to be granted, which explains why it urer, Police, Electric Light, Highway, Fire, and is impossible to$ know in advance how much money School. I have also always received the sympa- thetic support of the Board of Selectmen, and of will be, needed. 15 000. In The Town has been appropriating $ , the Finance Committee'. The Veterans' Office is II Committee had to be called upon 1954 the Finance,I under the supervision of the Town Manager, and additional amount. In 1955 awards to release an add it means much to me to possess his support and I came to somewhat less. I am suggesting $15',000 confidence. again for 1956. ra Office is The second function of the Veterans' Clifford C. Hubbard, Veterans' Officer {I ,I elf au e menDepa"tt Y An average of 90 cases a month were aided on were aided Burin the year with an average cases g t the year 1955. Bills Old Age Assistance during Y of 33 children being cared for. , for 20 cases with Mansfield settlements, residing An average of 8 Disability Assistance cases re- in other communities, were also paid. Eleven x.ew ceived assistance in 1955. Two new cases were cases were added and 18 cases closed during the added and one case closed. Fourteen families were glue n Welfare Assistance year. It is expected that expenditures will increase in 1956 due to increased hospital costs and a new during the year. $123,507.22 !I t be known budgetary item of $2.50 per month o Total Expenditures j Federal Reimbursements 45,140.71 as a Transportation Allowance which became effec- State Reimbursements 39,952.38 tive on January 1, 1956. 8 Dorothy Johnston, Agent h Aid to Dependent Children Program In the P • Pol'ice Department The year 1955 leaves the Mansfield Police De- partment and the citizens of Mansfield with memo- whichroved to P be a success. My sincere thanks ries that will never be forgotten. to all who participated. On August 19 this corn community was faced with flood. In November, thePolice olice Department suffered a great loss, as did- the community, because Y a Fortunately we suffered no doss of lives, ; b but the town was bund burdened of the death of our Chief, Nicholas Rossi. His .ser '' vices financially. Under . . .: direction of our late Chief of Police Nicholas in the Department were outstanding. He P _the er formed Rossi a fine job was , performed b the e Regular, several feats of braver y. He will b e missed by all, and his memory will never be IntermittentY and Auxiliary Police c at the time of er for- gotten. the flood.Y The .men worked long hours without Slee p to re-route the traffic d due to the flooded Although Mansfield g is a peaceful, law -abed mg conditions of the roads. A sincere thanks to all community with: a low crime rate, there ' is a large amount of ' police po ce work the men who performed d their duties courageously. g Y . . . .. . October, the.Mansfield Regular olice Relief performed. P Some of thepolice work rke' is confidential, dentia1 and the public cIn held first rst annua1 ball, an ` occasion never hears about it. A summary of the work ofAssociatean the Department is listed. The ' � apparatus room. Th men t in heating of he pp g to Dim Lights on Motor Vehicle 1 '' 2 Allowing i wng improper person to operate 1 . 104' Juvenile s Operating unregistered g g stered Motor Vehicle 1 • 4 For other Depts. Operating uninsured Motor Vehicle 1 • 5 Attaching Plates assigned to another Motor ---- Vehicle 0 0 0 a 1 115 Passing where view was obstructed , 1 CHARGES—CRIMINAL Failing to keep toright ad 4 ' ht of road No Inspection Sticker Rage ' 1 Assault with dangerous weapon with . 1 Failing to Stop for Pedestrian Signal 1 intent to Rob • 1 Assault with dangerous weapon Speeding 51 • ' . Motor Vehicle Violation Notices Sent to a Butcher Knife 2 Registry (Miscellaneous) ` 75 ' Assault on a Police Officer • 1 Parking Tickets Issu ed 77 Improper Tickets Issued 20 Assault & Battery • 5 Larceny b False Pre Y tenses ..Equipment Investigations . 1161 (A Check) • 1 Cleared988 • • Pending Breaking & Entering in the nighttime • • • ' 173 (larceny less than $100) • 2 Indecent Exposure P Property p ty Reported Stolen (Valuation) 4274.00 $ • 1 hivefrom Justice Property Pro ert Reported Lost(Valuation) 1076.00Fu • 1 t Resisting ng Arrest Property P y Recovered (Valuation) 2595.60 , 1 Drunkenness . • 30 Non -Support - Doors and Windows found open 218 8 Insane Accidents (1 Fatal) 113 • 2 Disturbance of Peace 5 Messes' gen Delivered 168 • Malicious damage to property 3 S Summonses Served 105 Begetting Tris to District ct Court 143 • 2 Giving Cigarette to Minor 1 Responded to Fire Alarms 58 Exploding Firecrackers 1 Reports to Highway D g Y epartment 100 • Escapees Reports to Fire Department 10 ' 6 Failing to remove doors from a Refrigerator 1 Reports to Light ht De art g Department 34 Reports to Water Department ent CHARGES—MOTOR VEHICLES p 7 Reports to Dept, of Public Works 3 Reports to New Haven Railroad Operating under Influence of Liquor 20 . 1 Reports to Gas Company 1Operating to Endanger 31 Persons reported Missing 24 Leaving the Scene of an Accident 2 Missing Persons; located 24 Failing to Stop for Police Officer 4 • . Trips to Superior Court (Fall River) 8 Operating without a License 9 Trips to Other Departments 1 No Registration Certificate In Possession 2 Trips to Bridgewater State Farm I Failing to stop for Stop Sign 3 Trips to Foxboro State Hospital 3 10 .I i Fire it is my privilege an d pleasure to resent mend buying six (6) new lengths or three hundred Again the annual report of the Mansfield Fire (300) feet during 1956 for $480.00. , you Department for the year ending December 31, 1.955. Fire Alarm It is with appreciation that I extend my thanks The fire alarm system remains the same as last Fire Engineers and other Town to the Board of g year. This should be extended by an annual pro- Of�i cers for their support and assistance in pro- gram to Prot ect the new homes that are being e of the department and to the rn oting they welfare P each year. The air tanks in the Central S to - built Y P ermanent and "call" men. tin that are used for the storage of air to operate o • Buildings our whistle will have to be replaced this year as doors': are to, be installed at, the they are in poor condition and leak badly. I have New overhead e a vast improve- P Central Station which should b rove- e insurance company ` that 1955 been notified by th P Y The ' � apparatus room. Th men t in heating of he pp is the last `ear we can carry 115 pounds of air y .the rk • o e woodwork 'n have varnished all f th per ,me this resent tank valve is set i resent tanks if t s p n p permanent _ Mans- In The West M rt of the building. in the upper pa any lower we will be unable, to blow the fire whistle. n _ 10 y field Station is i good ood ,condition. I am asking These tanks should carry- 150 pounds pressure to to feed 'n a new copper water or 300.00 to put. i PP. f $ I am asking $2,200 .00 operate the whistle properly. g P 'whist line from the ` street around to, t rear of the been iron i e fd line has be _ whistles. copper pipe to e for new tanks and new pp p p At some future date a 15,000 Watt, generator should. o building. Our present pipe . with for twenty-five years and is filled Y n auxiliary to operate our fire be purchased as a a y P _. in service I believe it is a necessity as we fill our tanks - • `ion ' This would alarm radio and lights 'in the stat , rust on the trucks inside e the' bueld� ng during wente r ' lime ate.:: future Labor 'costs ...for items such as e n hurricanes and floods when our power fails.:: months. Apparatus General Central Station There were 170 fire calls for the year as follows: Purchased Equipment E ui ment Bax Alarms 34, 1952 Ford Combination No. 2 Squad Alarms 60 1951 Cadillac Ambulance . Still Alarms 61 1950 Maxim 750 gallon pumper Signals 15 1948 65 foot Aerial Ladder 1947 1/2 ton Pickup truck for Oxygen Tent, 170 etc. The following hose was laid for fires: 1947 Ford Station Wagon—Chief's Car 21/, inch ` 10,250 feet 1937 Engine No. 2, Seagrave 500 gallon 1�/, inch 39050 feet pumper 3/4 inch 18,050 feet West ' Mansfield The following estimated loss and insurance cov 1918 Seagraves No. 3, 750 gallon pumper erage was reported: 00 anon n No. 1 5 g Ford Combination , 1941 F . Buildings Contents pumper During the past year we have had a series o Estimated. Value 297639600-00 62,'7'73.00 • nc Carried 298879100-00 64,5'73.00 insurance h repair al'- exhausted the P small repair bills which a Estimated Loss 269638.55 7,3"79.55 1 tment in the budget due to increases in prices of o insurance Paid 2 6 635.55 6,854.00 labor and materials. All trucks are in good'con= the exception of the pump on Combina- P There were 6,059 miles covered for 248 Ambu- dation with tion #2 which has failed several times. During lance calls in the year 1955.. the coming year, I plan to make another test and Calls for oxygen equipment were as follows: have this condition remedied. The present Chief's Demand Mask 32 car is in poor condition and should be replaced Resuscitator 11 with a Ranch Wagon that can be used as an Am- Check-up calls by bulance. In the ' past we have had occasions when regular firemen for our Ambulance is busy and so we had to, call aid service on above cases 15 from nearby towns. The appropriation request for There was $98.50 turned in to, the Town' Treas- udn anew 12 volt radio this item is $2,750.00 including urer for permits issued by the Fire Department. to g o� with it Hose Equipment I wish to thank the Board of Fire Engineers During the `' annual test we had six broken lengths and all others who have helped in any way, for of 21/2 inch hose. This hose was purchased in the their cooperation during the year of 1955. late. thirties and has been replaced with new hose. Actin Chief of Department Harry L. Davison,g We still have some old hose in service. I recom- 13 LOCA Fire 6 Chauncy St. opp Depot 15 Union a d orace Sts. 16 South Main St. cor. Chestnut 17 Willow St. below Fr her - House 18 Spring St. near South Main St. 19 South Main St.. near Fruit St. 21 Fairfield 0ptical—East St. 23 East St. near R. R. crossing 24 Branch St. between East St. and Railroad 2.5 Compo Shoe Grounds 26 Branch St. at Compo Shoe 27 South Main and East Sts. 28 South Main and Horace Sts. 32 'Central School Villa St. 34 Samoset Ave. and Bristol St. 35 Court and Hodges Sts. 36 Park St. Railroad Crossing 37 North Main St. Opposite Villa 38 Church St. and Chilson Avenue 39 North Main and Church Sts. 41 Opposite 265 Pratt St. 42 Church and Brook Sts. 43 High School—E'ast St. 45 Rumford Ave. and High St. 46 Pleasant St. and Chilson Ave. 47 Pratt and Clinton Sts. 48 North Main and Pleasant Sts. 54 North Main and Pratt Sts. 55 Oakland and Charles Sts. 56 Oak -land St. near iChoc. Factory 57 North Main and Angell Sts. 58 North Main and Dane Sts. 61 Central St. opp. E. A. Booth's 62 Chauncy St. and Draper Avenue TION OF MANSFIELD Alarm Boxes JANUARY 1., 1956 65 ChauncY and Central Sts, 67 Chauncy St. at Foxboro Line 71 Summer and Dean Sts. 73 'Central and High Sts. 75 West and School Sts. 78 West St. opp. 338 West Street 82 Dean and Coral Sts. 83 School and Spring Sts. 85 'Opposite 321 School Street 124 South Main St. near Hall St. 126 South Main St. near Reservoir St. 241 Clor. East and Ware, St. 242 Pratt and East Streets 243 East St., corner of Franklin 24 ,5 East Mansfield Qommon 312 School St. near 430 School St. 313School and Williams Streets 315 Balcom and Otis Sts. 317 Otis and Gilbert Sts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "I ....................... SIGNALS 2 Eight o'clock, A.M. and P.M. 9-9 Police call to Police Station 1-1 All out recall 1-2 1-2 1-2 Boy Scout Assembly 4-4-4-4 Assembly 3-3's for Squad call Remain at box until apparatus arrives. NO SCHOOL SIGNALS 272-2 No Schools 7:00 No session forGrades 1-12 all day 7:30 No session for Grades 1-6, inclusive Oil stoves need to be insp -ected and cleaned frequently. all day 12:00 No afternoon sessions for Grades 1-6 Remain 800 feet from fire. inclusive. CUT OUT AND HANG UP FOR REF (OVER) 14 NCE ---------- ry Instructions f or Giv�.n Fire Alarms armis Aiould be given from the box nearest t the fire. Open the ► At ving an alarm, boxpull the hook clear down once and let go. After gi remain at the box sanddirect the firemen to the fire. Never open a box excep t in case of fire. Do not sound,an alarm for a chimney fire or b rush fire, or fire seen in, in the distane e. Telephone the Fire, Station or the Fire Eng` eers. MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES REGULATED IN CONNECTION WITH FIRES—Chapter 8 9 of G. L . paratus which is Section 7A. "Upon the approach of any fire ap- going to a fire, or responding to an alarm, every person driving a vehicle ona way shall immediately drive said vehicle as far as poss ible toward the right-hand curb or side of said way and shall keep the same at a stand still until suclo fire apparatus has passed. No person shall drive a vehicle over a hos(t of a fire dep artment without the consent of a member of such department. No person shall drive a vehicle within thr e, hun dred, feet -of any, fire apparatus going,, to a fire or responding, to an a1arm9 nor drive said vehicle, or park or leave the same unattended within eight hundred feelt of a fire or within, the fire lines established by the fire de- partment, or uponor beside any traveled way, whether public or private, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "I ....................... leading to the scene of a fire, in such a manner as to obstruct the approach to the fire of any fire apparatus or any ambulance, safety or police vehicle, or of any vehicle bearing ar L official fire or police department designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1161 I ...................... Violations of any provision of this section shall be puni -shed by a fi ne of . . . . . . . . .... . . . ... not more than one hundred dollars." ry Remain at box until apparatus arrives. Investigate your chimneys an -d kee -P them clean. Do not throw lighted cigar ettes. Traffic siren means pull out. and -stop. Oil stoves need to be insp -ected and cleaned frequently. . . . . .......... . Drive 300 feet f rom, fire, apparatus. Remain 800 feet from fire. A permit is required for all open fires. 11 4,11", False, alarms are punishable by fine or imprisonment. to the, t box, open door How to send an alarm from box: Go nearer , pull lever way down once and let go, t hen shut door, remain at box an direct firemen to fire. When calling headquarters by,telephone Cor fire speak c almly and location on street and name of person calling; distinctly, giving street, y this will insure more prompt response by t - he firemen. Do not allow rubbish, paper, or any inflammable material to accum- ulate in or about your property. Always call the Department before attempting to extinguish a fire yours elf The Fire Departmen t will be enabled to render better service if these instructions are followed. 15 uPbl*1 +�Librar- y The Mansfield Public Library Trustees submit following report for the year endingDecember ' G ts of Magazines, to the Adult Departmentthe Mrs. 31, 1955: Homer Forbes Phot Photography During the year 1955 there Y ere has been a general Miss Marion Shields . F ]Fortune Mrs. Armstrong Hunter increase in circulation of 6 2 83 books over that of t, year, The total it circulation 48 4 33. Christian nRe'. .1st Register Alliance'' Church 'Fox r ( bo o) Alliance nce W`` Weekly Y is About 1 0 0 ..new .were added ed to the Teens de- de ` Dr. and r D • Mrs. ePrizio . To -day's H alt':: Y Health Miss h Emma Hall.: ' ` 830books were put into Adult Horticulture ul t urs and ` department; 609 books were added t the Children's New Y or k erde` Rev. Edward L. O'Brienatholic of World Book Encyclopedia was _ Uorl Mansfield Grange Grange e Ma� n thlYpurchased ' dLfibrarYAset to replace the transferred to. the .Library. In response to manYre requests e Gifts of Books to theChildre's Library . _ ` "In Memoriam"section for donated books has Roland Green PT. A. Mrs.ab M elle Burrell been made. de. Circulation ulatio ni n the Ch ildren s Library has s more e than doubled. 1 e. d The, e monthly "Story Hour Philathea Cl ass Meth ( odis t Church) very Popular. Bo Scouts (Merit Bad.e Series) )hasbeen g. : , for the year as follows Gifts of Records to theI.Children, Children'sLibrary 3Statistics Circulation - of Books and Magazines g es Robert Marshall" Jud Dean From Library 20,174 4 West Mansfield d Optimist Cl ub 8 3 4 Children's LiLibrary Library Y 2 6 00 2 Additional itionalChildren's, G�.fis to the L . Schools 17423 Christman Murals als 1Vfrs. Helen H andrahan _ ' togrant relief on all cases of hardship have American Flag Children of D. A. R. :Total 4 48 33 ' Bulletin lletin Board Mr. Walter Hofemann :Registrations k Books s added during g , .955 By e purchase chas Registrations on s to, December 31, 1954 1 063 By gift 11300 Added in 1955 139 Adult 986.: T Total 1, 439 Juvenile 936 Gifts of Books to the Adult Department p Optimist Club 'Total Registrations December 31, 1955 29985 New Century Club In order to clarify any misapprehension that may Women's Fellowship ( Congregational ` Church Board of Trustees Miss Jennie Copeland Wallia Reisman, Chairman Miss Marion Shields Barbara Kuzdzol, Secretary Mrs. Mary M. Simmonds Emma P. Hall Mansfield Public Library Trustees William A. Fox W. Howard Reynolds Reereat1*1on 's COMmittee _T he Recreation Committee as an a _ advisory com ee of the T Town of M Mansfield in the . . . park p facilities. But ut if we want to use this p ark in pastear has been • . p Y occupied p . d with the e following projects: years to come proper steps A p s must be P taken to keep (l) We recommended d to the Board d of Selectmen it in usablep condition. that the Landscape Architect, p chitect, Mr.' Ebert Hans g (3 In ) .the year of 1956 we are looking forward. g � draw u ' Ions f p p or the development and i improve- to starting the, work a t Fulton Pond Recreation eation 'went of the area around d Fulton Pond for the pur- Area ,completion of the ball fields, buildingtennis pass of park and recreation area. This has been done and at the present time- we are awaiting courts, Wel are very grateful to the Town Manager and these plans so that work may begin in the near future i n beautifying the Board of Selectmen for the fine cooperation in the past p Year and we look forward this recreation site.'' to the year 1956 (2) We have e recommended to the Town Man- and more `improvements in the recreation facilities ager and the Board of `Selectmen from timet o .time in the Town of Mansfield. If at any time the Recre- anon Committee can be of service certain things for the improvement and main- tenance, of the :Memorial Park, Such recommends- to the citizens of Mansfi a eld, we will be more than happy to talk with tions have ` been new equipment, more help in p interested .persons or groups about the needs and administration of the maintenance, and improvements.We feel` that the recreational facilities of our town. w n. Memorial Park is a great asset to the Towne of Number' of standards approved 356 Mansfield, and particularly now, since the new High School is near it and is making A.U R SSELL AYRE, Chairman use of the Recreation Committee 16 .Wi�,.nimalr pIns ectio 17 Board of Appeals ' ectfully submit our report for the year We respectfully A suitable and applicable By ready to be Put 111. 1955 as follows: into eff ect immediately. . There were twenty (20) hearings held on ap - The serious danger of a time-consuming process d the - `variances and appealsof Iications for exceptions, Pes cto' Fif- from the de cisions of the Building Inspector. f r w By-law an developingan enti sly ne Y , a new By-law becomes effective, period before Y p ., _ denied. Two ranted five (5) were d 15 :were , teen ( ) g din the man l in a scramble to accomplish Y could result '' e value ould no be of long-range va ' which w t are at resent pending in 2 of .the.. denials P A Superior Court, relative to appeal from the decision projects to, the Town, thereby causing any B =law, ruless .. of_ the Board of Appeals. or reg Mations to be ineffective. uch such that a stud s h Board recommends study Rather the one-half... ears that the During the past two. a Y D g_ p Zonin By-law has been in eff ect the Board has g Y Meeting be as ordered by the last Annual Town M g ed ge and judgment, the best of their know Planning Board, delaY Ifthe _ ' togrant relief on all cases of hardship have which wasmade responsi 1e forthis duty, , is unable instances r oblems have •t. In many nce_.s p ame beforecbeen it este d :that a n e w to developareport, is suggested gg the Board of . solved by conference and advice. In the col_ committee be appointed either bY from the floor of the Town Meeting. or fr general effect has lective opinion of the Board, the ge`n e Selectmen beenin the b_est'interests of the Town. Respectfully submitted, In order to clarify any misapprehension that may ' does exist the BoardofAppeals, under the statute .. BOARD OF APPEALS once a Zoning in B -law. enforce Y not have the owe r to n g p n. Salvatore B. DeLutis,' Chairman Sal. i the office of ' vested n This power and .authority is the, Building Inspector. W. Howard Conrod The Board' feels that there are. sections of the David B. Ingram By-law which may be overly restrictive not ap`- Victor- Turinese interpret.ret It t0 p licable to local conditions and difficult cu Frank E. Walker ' i the unani- due consideration, it s However, after d Peter vance Associate ,. ' � that it would be road- mous opinion of the Board t a .Bella the resent By-law without a visable to repeal p Y Rocca E. velletri Associate . Sealer o_ el is an easures year ending n I hereby submit my report for theY g e r of _s tondar d s'....not sealed sled a Number m 0 ' of Wei hts and December 31, 1955 as Sealer g Number of standards condemned • user 207:55 slued and aid to, Treasurer $ Fees received p_ Measures: Numb..r_ of inspections made 92 Armando L Giovino Weights and. Measures Sealer of Weig Number' of standards approved 356 Number of standards adjusted 6 .Wi�,.nimalr pIns ectio l Inspection I respectfully submit my report that I have made inspection visits made to each farm= -total Two ins P tion during the year. All have 263 wire inspections g Y visits 64. Two inspection visits made to, each dairy -total been found done according to the National Code. visits 20. John D. Unger, Superintendent g Thirty-four dogs were restrained. Emmons S. Turner, Animal Inspector 17 v 0 Munllcl'al AiirporL On Sunday morning May 22, 1955 we suffered Under this arrangement the town appropriates the loss of the Administration Building and Hangar. one-quarter, the state one-quarter, and the, federal vt The operator, Myron Boucher, was forced to va- government one-half. Thus for $5000.00 of `11. cate the, airport for lack of f acilities. This created $18,000.00 received from the fire, we will be ab] e an immediate need for buildings and long-range to erect a $20,000.00 administration building. The planning, same applies to other work such as runways, ramps, On July 25, 1955 we received word that hangars auto parking, access roads, and lighting, etc. Han - were available at the deactivated Squantum Naval gars do not come under this plan, so the balance top ing one of the hangars a letter was received from Only in time will the true value of `the airport l� F law1z 9926 Ir ing that for the first time Mansfield was eligible tremendous. W W ac kc oc dop calf Mansfield Airport was the only one eligible to Eugene F. Britton, Manager & �'3�' s 0 Ass e -h, s h Uj ii s Z = W F- c In accordance with Section I of Chapter IV of Other Estimated Receipts 36,550.00 420,552-52 am 19 h, Cr 0 09 C6 .4 Cr I. Louis Baldini Chairman Surplus Revenue (Specific) 6,500.00 Walter A. Nelson Surplus Revenue (General) 93,500.00 100,000-00 V W. E. Shaw T DETERMINATION OF THE 1955 TAX RATE Amount raised by Taxation $ 6392390.43 N 0 1z Town (Grant) Appropriations $1,096)278.16 Less Poll Tax Commitment 41150-00 *State Parks and Reservations 1y409.Ii 65 v 0 Munllcl'al AiirporL On Sunday morning May 22, 1955 we suffered Under this arrangement the town appropriates the loss of the Administration Building and Hangar. one-quarter, the state one-quarter, and the, federal The operator, Myron Boucher, was forced to va- government one-half. Thus for $5000.00 of `11. cate the, airport for lack of f acilities. This created $18,000.00 received from the fire, we will be ab] e an immediate need for buildings and long-range to erect a $20,000.00 administration building. The planning, same applies to other work such as runways, ramps, On July 25, 1955 we received word that hangars auto parking, access roads, and lighting, etc. Han - were available at the deactivated Squantum Naval gars do not come under this plan, so the balance Air Base. While study was in progress on obtain- of the $18,000.00, would be used for this purpose. ing one of the hangars a letter was received from Only in time will the true value of `the airport l� F the Massachusetts Aeronautical Commission stat be realized for its potentialities to the town are ing that for the first time Mansfield was eligible tremendous. for federal airport aid. It was also, learned that Mansfield Airport was the only one eligible to Eugene F. Britton, Manager receive, aid in this area. Mansfield Municipal Airport Ass e -h, s h • r T `9511'o5 'Imax Ra'te e , 1. tion ot the I In accordance with Section I of Chapter IV of Other Estimated Receipts 36,550.00 420,552-52 the By-laws, attached is the Assessors' annual re- port for the year 1955. BOARD OF ASSESSORS Less Transfers from Available Funds: I. Louis Baldini Chairman Surplus Revenue (Specific) 6,500.00 Walter A. Nelson Surplus Revenue (General) 93,500.00 100,000-00 W. E. Shaw T DETERMINATION OF THE 1955 TAX RATE Amount raised by Taxation $ 6392390.43 N Town (Grant) Appropriations $1,096)278.16 Less Poll Tax Commitment 41150-00 *State Parks and Reservations 1y409.Ii 65 (Less 1954 Overestimate) $ 635240.43 *State Audit of Municipal Accounts 11896.61 Valuation of Real Estate and Personal >County Tax 257018.61 Property at time (Less- 1954 Overestimate) of levying taxes $9,179,775.00 *County T.B. Hospi-LI-al, Assessment 11y563.50 Rate of Taxation-' per (Less 1954 Overestimate) thousand dollars $69.20 certified by Commissioner of Overlay for 1955 23y776.42 *These items are certi Corporations and TaxiI ation. $1)1597942.95 ANALYSIS ®E TAX RATEIi Less Estimated Receipts: AS REQUIRED BY SEC. 23C OF CHAPTER 59 *Income Taxes from State $67,269.30 1954 1955 *Corporation, etc. Taxes School Rate $ 28.00 $35.05 from State 60,147.43 General Rate 31.20 34.15 h Meals Taxes from State 1 Y883.68 Motor Vehicle & $59.20 $69.20 Trailer Excise 62,000-00 VALUATION STATEMENT FOR 1955 State Reimbursement 1954 1955 for O.A.A. 45,000-00 Land $1,476,375 $1,4621325 Water Department Receipts 90,000-00 Buildings 71216,650 7,207,825 Light Department Transfer 25,000.00 Personal Property 501,655 509,625 State Assistance for School Constr. 32,702-11 $91194,680 $97179,775 19 Highway Department During 1955 your highway department has re- The new grader purchased for the Departmen surfaced 13 miles of road and used approximately has been a great help to our many road problem" � 75,000 gallons of road oil. A small roller, was also purchased for, the Depart The water trench on West Street has been filled merit. This also was especially helpful in resur and patched and a seal coat applied to the entire facing the wading pool at Memorial Park, savini roadway from Henry Street toTremont Street. the Town a considerable amount of money. A new surface will be applied in 1956. The August flood kept the Department quit One of the major projects completed this year busy for some time. This storm caused the Towi was the reconstruction of East Street from Park a considerable amount of damage. Due to th, Street to. the junction of Pratt and East Streets. storm, the Department was unable tocomplet, Plans are being made for the reconstruction of some of the road jobs that were planned for th, East Street to Franklin Street under Chapter 90 year. These streets will be added to our improve construction in 1956. ment program for 1956. Rubbish collection has been carried out as in Our many thanks to our Town Manager for hi; other years with a number of new streets being wonderful co-operation with the Department's per added. sonnel. Drainage has been improved on some streets with the addition of new catch basins built. Ralph Garland, Superintenden- WASHOUT ON MAPLE STREET the day after the August 19 flood. Swollen N( dam and wiped out the bridge. Remains of the concrete abuttments, litter bed o flood relief and Chapter 90 project was planned late in 1955 to build a new bridl proaches to eliminate a dangerous curve. Work began on January 26, 1956. . . . . ..... ........ ... ... . .. i I EMISSION, ii RMI WROMMMM CENTRAL STREET RAILROAD CROSSING AWASH on August 19, 1955 as 13 inches of rain Hooded area near National Gypsum Co. factory seen at extreme right with front entrance blocked by 18 inches of water. Left foreground, flood waters pour into New Haven right of way to fill excavation for new West - Central street railroad underpass. �Q 1 G.v Planniin oa r I Annual Report for 19,fflo • ILetter of Transmittal To the People of M ansfield : This is your report. It is for you and about your Town. It will convey to you a brief outline of the activities of your Planning Board. Planning is f,oliethought. It requires the organized and cumulative- thought and experie nce that we call science. The ultimate objective of planning is to improve the I objective can be realized by ab' is o living and working conditions of the people. This � cooperative efor't_ of tllw citizen body working with the appointed Board. Since' lan- 1 ning;is insuranceagaiist future problems, let us work together to provide the necessary I; , physical pattern for better living in our Town. , PY P E� During the past few years, and particularly this year, we have acquired equipment {I which will materially assist us to do, a high grade Planning job. Our recently acquired 4 library will prove to be a ver real asset, not only for the Planning Board, but for other Town functions as well. _ under .n The technical.. spade -work. oil the honing Study is well to dway y ad should it show concreteresults during the coming year. We can have a By-law, "tailor-made"- to fit Mansfield, which should be a boon to the community. �I Occasionally, the function of a Planning Board is misunderstood and it is given ani assignment that is, not within the scope of the Boards d,it es. ` Planning Roards I are not set u to cam ete with, or duplicate the functions of, any of the other municipal p p The: olwers and duties of the planning agency' are boards, departments or officials. p P g I, P rescribed by the Massachusetts General Laws and it should not be expected of a ' 'n r share the res ansibilities that Planning Board to, be required to participate ci , o , p i belong to other officials or official groups.' ` It is our earnest hope that the report will prove interesting and useful, that it will iyou a better inderstandin help answer questions you mai have, and that it may give y of the functions of your Planning Board. I, Leon W. Dean Harry R. Howe P I, John B. Ingram Clifton H. Dean James W. Maddock Robert F. MacLachlan �LRobert C. Pipe, Sr. December 31, 1955 23 IT rVI • _t ne Planniing Function land titles of owners of property abutting these ' Fred Tibbetts voted to accept the layout of nine streets provided P AReport and an Analysis Functions right place at the right time. Periodic review .:.and.. r The Planning Boards basic job is � to prepare revision will, of course b re e required to insure that t coordinated comprehensive plans for desirable use ... the comprehensive plans keep step with changing of the community's land an • �= Y d for .efficient provision conditions and objectives. of necessary ; public facilities and services. Through During 1954 and 1955 the Board prepared epared a ` general plans, inevitable change can be fo- umber of generalized comprehensive plan studiessuch cused towards the community's ` :long range owls. g for the town. These 'sketch plans indicated far does a Planning Board go about this job7 example,I e, tentative location for new industrY os_How , p ` R analyzes facts, f gores and trends and siblePark and recreation facilities and desarableFerst, tries to, crystallize Y ze the objectives and goals of he g densities for vara various undeveloped sections P ®f the . y. With such analyses as a basis, the town where .here future home ome is antics building gated. Planning Board thenre' are P P s a comprehensive plan method is less expensive and also gives the .town r for the 'gradual development of he community. Project Ct Pla111ri g This i r s often called the Master Plan. � studies arenext un der k to e n to Comprehensive e pIons are a framework within _ nVariousP1annlng . in detail howthe broad objectives of '' r : which h detailed plans can be developed for specific fi cdetermine >P u b l_e c ernPr_ ov e men S Pro'� ect lan s thus re r ese tthe comprehensive tan can be realized. Project ` are prepared for specific improvements such n one of steps which generalized as highways s or assistance is Posais into increasingly detailed plans and finally into reality. extended to -4: n d e d o help 1 _ P solve e Partl color problems. b` lems. Su _.t` Ex am Plesof Project ect Plannin g are the Back Bay regulations insure that safe and attractive ' ' . Brook . . drainage e Pro ra m Gr ode Crossing el eme ria_riesghborh00dsa e created bYn new residential 1 _ Re -development results in pro- tion 0 n and the unaccepted ce ted street survey program. o ra m.bUlideasg g posals 1 P sf or improvement of . older reside meal areas w which are deteriorating. • Subdivision O1 Plan�ln Other planning activities g that a t translate sl at ec comprehensive Pr eh ens iv_ e PlasS_ into oreality en Thr ee subdivisions i on s ha v e been approved, others clude capital budgeting g and zoning.are in the planningnneng stage. Each house in these w new neighborhoods g s must be served by a safe andAa�YS1S efficient street furnished utilities w _ , must know where it stands before a a t minimumm cost, and provided d` ed wit h parks, s� lay - ,Y _ PAcommunetY candecide where It wantsto, o.Careful analysis .. g 0 and s schools of s and d ot h r m community on itY faceletres.it Aridthe diferent sections of the town facts and figures, ofexisting conditions ' andast p must fitof together her Brit an o . g attractive to v e and d',e' c on omec t must therefore underly any effective plan- communi ytrends Pattern.ning- Will s population Continue to _ , at the rate? Where will the town's � . . Recognizing the communit Sreaistoke in howgrow - ` residents live.? � Where, new industry to ` new sections are developed, the Planning Board : carefully reviews subdivision plans to ensure thatcate7 Which Partsof the tow will undergoing development ten.ear � hence? satisfactory design standards are followed in theraAed _ y s The, Planning Board has begun studies g to clarifythese a sem and similar lay - out t of all new residential al ar Bas. t questions hr ough analyses of Y population, housing other data. As in the Boards files, les Redevelopment e elO gand pm e1t P lannin these. statistics a to ' stet s wl1 reveal hat has happened e n While new areas are being built u other A, r neigh - the past, indicate the kind of town' we live in at borhoods grow older, and in some cases, decline. resent an �- present, d suggest the trends that will • operate . Mansfield h as relatively few sub -standard sections in the future. but ' does have certain neighborhoods wherede- Comprehensive Planning terioration is threatened or ` has begun. Fortunately, new administrative and financing techniques are being widely used today with increas- Comprehensive P plans are coordinated general ing successto, promote p mote the re -building of blighted sections and to check deterioration of threatened proposals for the practical and desirable develop- merit and improvement of the conrlmunit neighborhoods. These techniquespermit government nt n Y• Comprehensive plans, in other ` words, are diagra- motet blueprints which ` and private enterprise to join in partnership to improve sub -standard areas. Both the Federal and can insure for instance that each specific new highway, new housing de- State ' governments have recognized the importance of these '`efforts ' b providing Y p ng funds to vela merit or P public works project is put in the assist local programs. 24 meetin in 1954, the town At the annual town g land titles of owners of property abutting these ' Fred Tibbetts voted to accept the layout of nine streets provided P streets. We were aided by Engineer Approximately that the land for the street was deeded to the town ' and his staff in the technical work. With the of the Board by the abutting land owners. These nine streets Street between Fuller Place and Thompson S $400 was expended. approval tmen the Planning Board was ` given the of Selec g were: • venue between Thompson Hoe Street, Chilson Avenue � the Assessors invaluable assistance of Mrs. Wynn of e • nue between Street and.. PrattStreet, Wessel Ave ' the title search. . Department rtment in P rob- f several technical and legal p • Airport Road Thompson Street and Pratt Street, P •' • oad Azalea Road and Azalea Road; As a result o . Gems: which would make completion of the job between Columbine ' ort Road and the Mansfie ld- Road between Airport and herefore very expensive, enormously difficult, a t `eno Y Board has made the recommendati Norton town line , Barberry Road between Airport the Mansfield-Nortonarton town line:,Colum-which the has been approved by the Town Counsel, Road and pine Road between Reservoir Street and Airport that the land which constitutes the above-named and between Airport Road a Road, Thornton Road b P streets be taken by eminent domain. We, in agree - st ee further fu • Avenue the Mansfield -Norton town line; and Park Aven the merit with the Town Counsel, recommend that in thefuture, land taking for streetur ose' s between Park S treet and E'ast Stre t . with the town mee�lngvote and at To , be mode by eminent domain proceedings. This comply the request of the Board of SelecAmen, the. Planning method is less expensive and also gives the .town Board undertook the necessary" task of preparing an undisputed title. rchi n the and searching a ers g the required pions and papers p Willow _ t et Survey V e wS t om th o curve A-surveY of Willow w Street from i s , the Planning COnSIde e discussion ad. field trips, b' l n' the dam at Cabot sPond to South MainStreet Board decided on arelocation which believed `e of was underway when the August flood would keep the at arnlnlmumaridwhich would greatly _im rove safetYcandIti ns. provide id a The purpose of this survey was to These Pions were submitted t o_ the Boar_d f street layout showing established property lines, Selectmen and approved o ed b them o n con d Rion . that widened roadway Yan d easement Brit ofcurves 1 t h _w,o'rk woo'1d be paid for b Y :... ..the Commonwealth When the _road at Cabot's s Pond washed out, the ct e d b funds.The Pla_ n selected e` Y f from Flood d Relief lie owed b the Board r and so approved y the Planning Board PP eyed. that the time was a t hand d Board believed In Bo Planning Plann • road r . , g rias the engineering roved b g was 'also a Y g of Selectmen. PP . relocating .the.. curves b rel g to e lam mate two bad Y . th Com - 1 'd b e below the dams. The rice a short dicta e lieved that if financial aid could b Proc the State or Federal government to carr relocation, that much of the possibility washouts would be eliminated and the curves in the road would be greatly redu ard be- firm of Barnes and Jarnis, emp aye y h It After discussion w .d from monwealth as consultants. gut this the district Brig engineer the plan was presented to, the n d for the reason future Flood' Relief Board but was rejecte i agerous that funds under the jurisdiction of said Board can and air of damage re be used only for replacementP but not for' the relocation of a de - The Planning Board made four preliminary plans or destruction, r street for study. stroyed unit. The Flood Relief Board has, however, of proposed relocations of the st the reconstruction of the cul These p- lans called for increased waterways to effi- allocated funds for ciently handle flood waters greater than the August vert in its present location, at an estimated cost -A rix:7 xxTi thni i t d amaLye to road or bridge. After of $4200.00 M Plannio[ng s Report 'q Resume of Meetings, Conferences.- and Hearings g underpass ` construction. • art- the fact .that the De I call to our attention P Y Regular .Planning Board Meetings 50 ' Recreation Committee 1 Special Planning Board P g Meetings 28 Bo�-ar f d o Assessors . been well demonstrated wisdom of this olicy has P Federation of Planning Boards Meetings 7 ' Board of Appeals r department. This now gives us three men' for mete p Industrial Committee Mee_tin s 19 2 Planning nning Div., . Vss, D e t. of Commerce a' 6JointMeetings and Conferences. OnaZ nin gProblems 45 ' Board of ..:.Selectmen 29 ; Miscellaneous ` 53 Finance.. Committee 4 . . . . PublicHearings—Zoning, Subdivision s and • School Committee 1 B f oard o Survey 22 Grade CrossingCommittee ttee 2 od sannel� mYthanks for continued loyalty and a good E _ i Fitniancial Statement Survey of Unaccepted ca eet Pted st s 1 000.00 Requested ted B ud e gt Gen. Expense $6,550.00 Secretarial expense 1 426. P 00 r F; Decem6er 3 _I 955 r, Board of Survey work 21587.45 5 Funds x ense appropriated—General E__ 420 $4,200.00 Adver ising public hearings 230.01:Funds ' appropriated—Unaccepted streetFurniture .00Adver and office equipment 378.12 survey 1,000.00 Master Plan and Oficial Map' 300.00 Funds transferred 2902.60 Zoning Study (required by 1955 Town Depreciation Fund .................' . . `. • ' .Meeting) 308.23' Planning Board Library 215.24 Total Funds Funds Expended 81 02 .60 ' Dues—State and National Planning Ass'ns 55.00 Accounts Receivable 8,099.90 Technical equipment n and recording supplies 384.91.` Balance December 31, 1955 2.70 Posta Postage, telephone and office 'ex expense A 338.99 Materials & Supplies Printing, n_g, addressing and mailing equipment t 425.92 .. $ 12,558.04 Distribution of Tools ...... • General a office supplies PP s 450.03 Office Supplies .. ........ .................... $8,099:90 26 ' r . ... ..... ectrlc e tment_ Our biggest project in 1955 was the removal and Vl e our customers at times when new services are ea c f ower services and poles for the restorationo p 1 uired.: _! q is construction,` however are well Our plans. for this underpass ` construction. • art- the fact .that the De I call to our attention P Y , he help of two linemen a n d one in hand. With t p '{ • " to maintain a substantial t tries at all timesg men_ 11 to our personnel in 1954 we will ` roundman :added p . ware for emergencies. The f wire, and hard g tock o e stock keep ahead of the ds. .One man was trans - p . been well demonstrated wisdom of this olicy has P 1 5 to ou r department in 95 t from the water de ` art [ f erred P in the past. P r department. This now gives us three men' for mete p Constant The department installed a 50 KVA o ion project we work E meter work. In the relocat p ._. Current Transformer for East Mansfield street ' closely with the engineering :constructionand ; Telegraph ne &� En land Tele ho� I f of the New g P forces new light circuit. This was, necessarybecause then High School installed 10 6000 amp luminous an overloading of the present lights which causedg Company extend a We anticipate xte in the near future to , transformer at the substation. line, to West Mansfield. larger copper li ! . I anticipate will be exceptionally The year ahead P Board of Selectmen and all Town I extend to the Boa d • rail ad crossings at lamination of g bus Y due to ..the. e} Electric Department t e r- I to the P Departments, and P 2 grade od sannel� mYthanks for continued loyalty and a good E _ i I am still maintaining two, line crews until e job well done. ar ' necessary This as completed. Tis Y the underpasses are p P because an extra line crew must maintain service rintende nt John D. Unger, Superintendent r3 Balance Sheet, r F; Decem6er 3 _I 955 r, ' Assets s INVESTMENTS Plant....... .... ........ ...... ...... ... '' $263,158.76 14, 279.61 $277,438.37 General Equipment ........................ ....... CURRENT ASSETS Cash Operating Funds ................ .. .... i= I 41470.57 Depreciation Fund .................' . . `. • ..... � 44,015.67 P.............. Guarantee Deposit Fund .... • • • • • .. 1040.00 , 50.00 86,576.24 $ Petty Cash ...................... .............. Accounts Receivable Lights & Power ........................... • 000 .0 2 ...... $ 43,000.02 1087.79 44,087:81 I Jobbing ........................................: Materials & Supplies l ... ....... . ............ Genera ••••• .. $ 12,558.04 Distribution of Tools ...... • • , , 3,426.60 1,216.90 17,201.54 147,865.59 Office Supplies .. ........ .................... Prepaid Assets �I 358.73 Insurance Premiums • • ..... s . • ....... • • .. • ®®• • • $425,662.69 Total Assets ........... , o . • ®. . ............. 27 . . ..... .. . . . ....... Liabilities and Surplus CURRENT LIABILITIES Consumers' Deposits ................................ $ 1,040.00 Accrued Liabilities -Interest on Consumers' Deposits 85.13 Appropriated Surplus -Loans Repayment ............ $102,500.00 Appropriated for Construction -Payment ..... o o.. 12,688.82 115,188-82 Profit & Loss o... o. o o o .... . .. o o o o o .... 309,348-74 'Total Liabilities and Surplus $425,662.69 Note -By permission of the Department of Public Utilities a 5% depreciation rate was used in 1955 to build up the Depreciation Fund for future. needs. This is especially for the conversion to a 4160Y system when necessary. At the 5% depreciation rate, $31,401.40 was charged to operations and -,reserved for capital improvements. There were expenditures of $22,664.80 in 1955 for this type; of- work. This left $8,736.60 to be added to the previous balance of $35,279.07 in the Depreciation Fund making the present total of $44,015.67 which is reserved, by State Law, for capital expenditures only. Comparative Stafernenf of Operations For the Year Ending For the Year Ending 19 . 31 54 Dec. 31, 1955 Dec, Operating Revenue Metered Sales -Lighting and Cooking $1899693.87 $199)534.42 Metered Sales -Power 228,780.92 239 905. Metered Sales -To Other Utilities 159.11 200.04 Municipal Revenue -Buildings and Traffic 41 925.24 51382.80 Municipal Revenue -Power 15 505.10 15,477.42 Municipal Revenue -Street Lights 91005.65 $ 448,069.89 9t647.90 $470,148o55 Operating Expenses (See Town Accountant's Report for Analysis by Sources Production $299t784.44 $314J08.68 Distribution 56,128.23 64,500.55 Utilization 31121.90 21854.00 Commercial 79651-07 11683.53 New Business 2y965.27 31070.00 General Miscellaneous44,358.62 414,009.53 44,787o61 $4419004.37 Net Operating Revenue 34,060.36 29)144.18 Other Income Interest Received 7.03 10.56 Total Income 34,067.39 29)154o74 Other Charges Interest on Consumers' Deposits 80.00 80.00 Net Income (Transferred to Profit & Loss) 33,987.39 29,074.74 Note -Included in the above figures. for 1954 is the cost of the two hurricanes. There was some damage to meters and other equipment but theprimary expense was, of course, to, the distribution lines. The cost of this work was recorded separately as far as possible. It must be kept in mind, however, that after any section of a distribution line damaged by the storms had been permanently repaired it was in better condition than before.. A dollar and cent statement does not give the entire picture. The cost of the hurricanes was recorded as follows: Material and labor for line repairs $11,268.14 Received from State for reimbursable work 49281.55 Net cost to Town included in above figures $ 6,986.59 Taking this extra cost into consideration, the profit for 1954 would have been practically the same as in 1953. 28 Analysis of Operations per K.W.H. Kilowatt Hours Purchased 229207,996 20,376,400 Cost as delivered at SubstatTion $29%784.44 $314 ,108.68 Unit Cost as delivered at Substation .01349 .01344 Kilowatt Hours Unaccounted For 2 1012 7500 1682 586 Kilowatt Hours. Distributed (Sold) 20,1959496 21,6089750 Cost per K.W.H. Distributed for Purchased Current .01484 .01454 Other Expenses (Including Other Charges & Income) $114,298.06 $126,965.13 Cost per K.W.H. Distributed (for other Expenses) $4149082.50 .00588 $441,073.81 Total Cost Delivered to Consumers .02041 Total Cost per Unit Delivered to Consumers .02050 Kilowatt Hours Sold to Power Consumers and Street Lights 13,579,788 14,842,144 Revenue from Power Consumers and Street Lights $2539291.67 $265t031.29 Revenue per K.W.H. Sold to Power Consumers and ...Street Lights .01865 .01786 Kilowatt Hours Sold to Other Consumers 61533,313 $194,778.22 61766,60 $205,117.26 Revenue from Other Consumers .03031 Revenue per K.W.H. Sold to, Other Consumers .02981 Total Kilowatt Hours Sold 20Y195�496 $4489069.89 219693 ,814 $470 ,148.55 Total Revenue Total Revenue per K.W.H.- Sold .02218 .02167 Net Income to Profit and Loss $33,987.39 $ 2%074.74 Net Income to Profit and Loss per K.W.H. Sold .00168 .00135 When comparing revenue from Power Consumers with Total Costs, it must be, kept in mind that not all of "Other Expenses" are applicable because distribution costs for most power customers are less than they are for others. W • C otJ a M1ttee 1955 Anthony P. Melchiorri, Chairman ........... , , , . • .... Term Expires p s January, 1956 ( Mrs.) Louise K. Garrett ..•..,.......•... • .. • .... • .... Term Expires January, 1956 Jahn J. Langdon • . ....... ....... . • • • • • • .. •' • '• • • • • •' . Term Expires January, 1957 (Mrs.) Rose A. Watts . s '...... • .. Term Expires January,1957 Lewis W Davison s n • ........ Term Expires p es January, 1958. Administrative Gerald e al d W Anderson, Superintendent r, A ent fz O f ce Mansfield Hi gh School East Street ................... Telephone 510 Resi dence 241 We nt Street ........................................ Telephone 118 p 6 rN . Th e Superintendent's nd n t s of ce i s open on school 0_ l_ dayss from 8.30 to 5:00p.m. Sn r r e m t end en t P s_ Se r c star Y h Evelyn1 Yn L Prentiss en i s s 21 Hodges es Street ... • s • • • • Telephone h o n 377 1 p e M w wOAttendance . _ Officer Creighton h ton E. Johnson n_ 437 South h M ai n Street Telephone 999W School Physician .cion Raymond G. Ockert 'M.D.Y , M 1ri � 1 Rumford Avenue r d .. .... • .... .. .... . •` ...... ... Telephone 428 School o Nurse E d a C F' ioret i R.N. r 249 9 North Main Street ......... Telephone 447J School Calendar da r Fall al Term ......... September 21 thru December 23r 1955 First r t s Winter er Term , • . • • • • • . January _3 thru February 21, 1956 Second d Wier Term ' _ nt e m .......... .... .. ......: February 27 thru April .18 1956 Spring Term .. .A April 1 23 thru June- 22 1956 Holidays y ColumbusDay y .. ... ••••••••• .•• ... October 129 1� 55 Bristol Count Teachers' ' A ssociatian Meeting .. • • • • • • ........ October 28 1955 Veterans' Day............... .... .... • • • • • • • '• • ...... November 11 1955 Thanksgiving n Recess 0 ... • • • • • • • • November 23 (noon) v to November 28,``1955 Christmas Vacation ............. o • ..... • • .. December 23(night) to January 3, 1956 Winter Vacation .... ... .......... • . .. February 22 thru February 24, 1956 Good Friday . 'March 30, 1956 0.March Spring Vacation ....... o o .. ............ April 19 thru April 20 1956 Memorial Day ..... .............. ...0............ ..................... May 30 1956 30, Rnrnrt �f rhP ��hnnl f:ommittee r Budgets and Buildings g g not controlled by the School Committee. The market price for a book or for a gallon of oil is Preface established' by the free` market. In view of rising salaries, the School Committee makes an effort to Doubtlessly all members of the community a re p these other expenses at a minimum. The keep ti • - o the bout the rowing expenditures f r concerned a g are mainly repairs and new controllable items e Y p operation of our schools. The School Committee has A equipment or outlay.If a school committee con- equip .d .me r been very cons cious of these increases and would of time, over period r , to do repairs o p timed to refuse p .f . ase u will t be the c o say ,that such no like to be able t Y • h 1 c 0 m- mean that a future sc l merely hat t would e y -� There are several 'facts that make in the future. T e e n extremely large mitts e would have to spend a Y Our ' ion impossible, which are briefly such a predict p r mount of mons in one given year.. effort a Y discussed in this report. is to space out these repairsairs Year b Y year and i 0 n . I thema t - situation. thereby avoidh a critical uat choo1 Enrollments ter of new equipment, the committee wold1iket0 s Only provide many more things. in s Actually there i In 1949our official enrollment was `hud t fornew e q i ent or e $4 , 273 allowed`in tge u' m_ ffc enrollment in October, 1955 our o ' all seven schools. Inthe matter 35 . In n si years Thisisanncr increase _ __ also severely limited allowances.ances.Forinstance 'rof Y acowed edthat n 1and it is commonNew E -b _f rapidlyacingour old furniture asw are re 1 , minimum an o era in budget r ct at its as _ desirable. y, _F. , ,,. fw m ul- Thus, i e u T pupil. of 25 per , n expenditure $ p p p a e p `mar ..$393,750h _ �t 2 0 . is e amount. t i 1 157 5b 5 A Y Y $ r Summary Y _. - a s 1 . ste of this size_ in p ofkeep Y m' .5 cho . . I Year.Our operational udet operation one.schoo d ' e _ w il-l A�1 ev e its budget The__ School o1 Committee bs _ a1 Our piop0sedo operation r1955 was396r731 stand two tests economy and praperdu ..rN bud et for1 56 is $450r102. tothis mat- attention ent�s elI V� thata ou r on _We �t cation.ion. 955 and beginning in thesummer of ..., produced he lowest - oschidin in De cernber, has P OfTowntheforsible financial expenditure ' ' _ elY 75 of anYsch o1 budget l d.a Mansfield. have 67 teachers 8 principals`a n d salaries. We now r •' School Buildings supervisors, 13 janitors, one nurse, one part-time h ' personnel, such 1 other salaried ers an severa p r doctor, d ee has placed an article in he. 1 9 56 he Committ T' _•` as secretaries, attendance officer) and part_time ewbudget the total for salaries In n Annual Town.MeetingWarrant to createaCom coaches. our 1S $355,421 Although _ ld in_ School Building mittee to Study the, , El me nt a rY g " salarges_r teachers and administrators, the_ _ at .alc.i' t iz en s w 111 a pp r ov e _. _that Situation. We hope .. _ -- l` about fact remains that all communities have been in the t is essential that this article. Webe believe i process of raising thesesalaries, because of study be as t0determine _whether or not i PPlY It seems inevitablethatihe decreasingsusch _. the existing school facilities will be adequate in the _ the trend wi11continue toward further o1po u1adon•It is to for our elementary ' ' and ess of and a11otheyex expenses,theb Re emphasized that the proposed studYgrou is ot _. , most important factor .In good education continues - e Nofunds will proposed asa"building" committe to be a well prepared ared teacher. be expended ended by this group, and it will be the pre - p • e lve'of the citizens to accept or refect its reports rogat p h such a stud m be made re - We believe that Y other Expensesust g ardless of the current financial situation.:: Since In preparinga school budget all non -salary items there is evidence of federal and state concern for: classified as "Other Ex enses.y In the proposedosed the financial aspects of our public schools, there are ' 1956 budget this item totals $94,681. The mayor may well be acceptable answers to this problem Y h are school supplies, such as paper, text- items ere an in future legislation. We do not believe that y transportation, and expenses of books, fuel, light, p purpose whatsoever can be served by refusing to de artments such as instrumental the individualp have a study because Mansfield is not considered , Although $94,000 is a very large amount of financially able to construct more buildings. It is music. money, it is perhaps informative to note that fuel not even known at this time what type of els approximately 15,000 transportation will will be app Y $ r p mentary buildings might be needed, if any. Also, approximately$17000, and supplies, excluding be , the probabilities for expansion of existing buildings textbooks, will be approximately $9,000. Many of must be considered. The citizens will have the 11 these items are, in the large sense of the word, final judgment in any event before funds of any 31 kind are allocated to new school construction. in 1943 to 4,700,000 in 1953. The best estimates On the following pages you will find the various of the public school population in Massachusetts sac usetts statistical reports. Your special attention is in - are as follows vited to the report dealing, this year, with our not adapted to elementary instruction. Tremendous guidance program. 1954 ...... 6999488 1958 ..... 8029967 Paine - 2roomsVery 1955 ...... 7259147 1959 ...... 8289320 1956 . Respectfully submitted .' ..... 74'7 17 7 1960 ...... 842,' Central - 10' rooms 1957 ...... 774,753 ' Anthony P. Melchiarri, Chairman This is a total... increase by 1960 of 143,286 or MANSFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE 20.4% in six years. neither suitable nor The population of Mansfield has been recently John J. Langdon estimated at 7,770 as contrast with ed w the 1950 (Mrs. Rose A. Watts census of 7184. This was an increase of 5 se 86 or 8% 36 x 30 —1080 elementary capacity. in the last five years. (Mrs.) ) Louise KGarrett What has happened erred t0 school .enrollments ? The F W. Davison official enrollmentent in our schools on October 1 1950Lewis Now the above figures are obviously an im- was 1 1 s 3 7. The official enrollment on October 1, ... 1 9 55 w 1575 a Th . , s is is an increase of 258 or that adjusts itself by grade levels so as to fit our situation. In other words the school population 1 9 -oin the last ` five Ye ars. Please note that simply does not, balance itself ofa'nto six equalual total population increase does not reflect itself in y January '1 1956 6 any logical g1 cal Patt ern of increased school enrollment. To the e S ch 00 l Comm1 ttee and d the e Ci iz en rw s of Because aus e_of this increase It became essential al that new construction proceed without further ther delay. Mansfield: fie1 d. The people o f Mansfield 1 d WiselY proceeded with erew it h I submit my sixth h an nual o report w H rt as construction ct ion of the new hl gh _school. What a t are the expected enrollments i n the fore-Superintendentfore- Superintendent of � the eM Mansfield field Public li c Schools: • see' a 1 e future? The following table well reveal _ In 1955 we have an enrollmentof 1575. In 1960 we the data: c S hool al Population ation LIVE..BIRTHS Much ch publicity 1 Cl tY is currently Y ' directed tod to P ula - 1950-163 0 16 3 1951-151 do natit ' s s stic _ in ourours tr There • ere r s no need for Y• ' 1952-148 s r� this 1 report or t to validate a` te th efactsof our increased c ased 1953-150 rM national o nal population. on The Com monweath a of_M ssa- 1954-145 chu s ett sh as seen tsP population on rise from o'm 4 300 ,040 1955-150(estimate) School Enrollment Projection Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Totals: 1955-5 6 1 57 154 ". 177 168 137 161 145 136 :.111 90 77 62 1575 ti 1956-57 6 57 185 5 155 ` .152 177 166 137 161 143 122 103 72 71 1 644 1957-58 57 58 181 183 . .153 12 u 5 17 5 1 66 1 3 7 1.50 132 ....:.113 82 66 1690 r 1958-59 5 8 59 178 179 `..181 153 150 175 166 125 115 123 90 75 1710 1959-60 6 0 180 1 76 "177 181 1 5l 150 175 1 1 r- 5 11� 107 99 83 1 745 1960-61 0 61 173 178 174 177 179 9 1 5 1 150 163: 139 130 86 91 1791 Examination of the table above will reveal that saver will depend on what theeo le of Mansfield P P sfie d only a veryminute amount t of theory is involved. 't' First, • First, we are speaking only of h A g y children already want a n a educational system. Hal sessions? - Y f day sessions . born. Second,Y we know that school attendance is Fort o more ? r re in a classroom? From an educa- compulsory'ion .until the age of 16 This g d, the i table 1 t a point of view, I wish to stat without � e reser- is` on the conservative side since it allows vatio ns that the.: existing facilities wll be utterly no increase in school population for new addition- inadequate. al families in Mansfield. Actually the figures should Suppose we break down the figures in gur es the above be larger since we have no right to anticipate an absence of population growth. table. In 1960 we have the following conservative e le As in most communities, I am positive the people An annual estimate: Existing Facilities and Capacities Grades 1 - 6 1032 report, periodic news releases, and day-by-day in- Grades 7 - 12 759 Will the existing school buildings be able to ab- Park Row—Built in 1911. Quite good construc- sorb the forthcoming school population? The an- 1791 - October, 1960 There are six elementary school buildings with Gymnasium suitable for play area for elementary rooms as folio ws A upils. Good playground space. Usable but really not adapted to elementary instruction. Tremendous John Berry - 3 rooms waste of space by inability to use small rooms. Paine - 2roomsVery bad location. Spaulding - 4 rooms Central School—Built in 1892. Wood construction. Central - 10' rooms Adequate floor space for 25-30 ` in each of ten rooms. Roland Green - 9 'rooms N® playroom. Lunch room in basement. Small play No Par Row - 8 rooms - (5 other small rooms`' ground. Expensive to maintain. Outmoded facilities. neither suitable nor Very bad location. This building can no longer economical -20 max- ser modern. education. 36 imum in a room)Wood Spauulding=Built in 1905. construction. 36 x 30 —1080 elementary capacity. Adequate floor space for 25-30 in each of four 1,032 estimated 1960 elementary need complete replacement. Ceil- rooms. Its floors P P school population. have been covered with sheetet metal in s and walls Now the above figures are obviously an im- to hide the deteriorated plaster. ter Itslocation is now new hl hwa construction. h the ' ulation possibilityin so far as having a school population obviously badwith No NoP1 Y area and no that adjusts itself by grade levels so as to fit our situation. In other words the school population play area outside. The building is obsolete �n all simply does not, balance itself ofa'nto six equalual is respects.e c nu Neithernumberswhich are divisiblethirty. does the location of families ato proximity to ar Summary y school facility allow such a distribution. 1, 080 is One.. necessary way.,, o analyze school buildings s is perhaps better named as a saturation point rather could 1 be be f u its _ _ h 0 d number i r the r P P too ns dew' than a maximum capacity Point. To go back now to increases inschool o ulatlOn _o .. placed of important is _ In 1955 we have an enrollmentof 1575. In 1960 we considerwhetheror theP purpose education _ 'c i e This will b 11 of .179 1 s expect a minimum e nro merit • inside the r l a ed e_ r are 1 h children ill en 11_b served f_ the P Wl e '1rn hoof ,ex _ 1 Th high school is 216 or 3 0 . e a n increase of % _g . __Mansfield's _ _ e ent ar Y as Of_ h c e buildings. __ In _ the g c__ e a n :not ' decade O11men t ofthe ne xt__ ad enrollments schools, :the. s . Aect d to have75 9 rather its present t 620. `0 .. full-time be the existingbuildingsinfu11- ` .hors The elementary schools will have 1032 rather than c - _s h Ou d not on _children . SeSSi ons. Furthermore, _the _ 95 4. No attempt is made herein to analyzeze he choo 1 0n bybeing atrg timeto be deprived rived.of P r a er education c .s population after1960. It is not necessary to da assigned to the inadequate existing facillties since it must obviously increase further. .:The Citizen. and His Schools • Elementary Facilities Appraisal of Existing y PP the schools belong to the In the last analysis e What is the educational efficiency of these build- people. It has been further stated that the schools Ings ? This isPPsalsa 1 of each : in an community wl�11 be just t about as good as the people in community want to be. This RolandGreen—Builtin 1924. Not very goodcon- becomes pretty muchh a matter of support. stru tion.However adequate floor space for 25-30 earl estabhshe d that quality of search has clearly Re Y om No� lunch room . in each f _9 rooms. No playroom. ro Limited Usable arid adequate, public school education in any community a playground . .. .o. ars close positive relationship to the funds.. . available e classroom activities, lower grades :for manY_._ 3e the schools. to come..: John Be rrY Buitt in 1915. Good construction. Sloan recently stated "The schools s have 'a for 25-30 in each of three Adequate floor spaceg never been anywhere as good as they are tod Y, rooms. Auditorium -lunchroom Plenty of acreage.. but the gap between what they are and whatt the for lower � rales for many Useable and adequate g_ eve before. Nobody i greater than r people want s g y ears to come. really wants to provide the money, time and hope Paine School -Built in 1911. Good construction thought necessary for closing thangap—the „ floor s ace for 25-30 in each of two rooms. Adequate P away is that it can just be argued w Y ' 'v ex basement area. No lunch No .play room . except e le As in most communities, I am positive the people An annual Small playground. Now located on new high- do not know enough about their schools. room; Usable but poorly located and uneconomical report, periodic news releases, and day-by-day in- way.. to operate because of size• to cidents as repeated in the home by the child are Park Row—Built in 1911. Quite good construc- certainly not 'satisfactory means to understand the tion. Adequate floor space for 25-30 in each of eight work of the schools. In fact, public opinion of based on incidental matters. 'and Four corner rooms in sout`'and one middle h r south schools is too often Parent-Teacher Associations are one good way o room on north are 'too small for elementary classes. Could have lunch getting public understanding. Unfortunately, many Extremely expensive to remodel. facilities b losing at least' one classroom. of the parents who have the least understanding room 33 77 of our schools do not participate in the Associa- p o us issues are swept aside, there are twofactors tion. Clearly, the schools would benefit from some which the public must recognize good constructive g cove communitycriticism. This cr hi ..s :'type 1. Inadequate finances. of criticism can come only after the citizen has 2. Inadequate teacher supply. made the effort to become intelligent about the Pending the solution of these two solutions, the nature of the schools. public schools will be unable to cope with the e rising . specific goals of the standardized test scores, p enrollments. There can not possibly be continued Basic Understanding. equality of educational opportunity if theseP rob- Te of it Otis nick Scoria Test s_ g Y Q lems are not resolved. lved 1. public schools are vastly differ- . 'ThePu I wish to express my appreciation on to the School e n t from those se o f twenty or more years ago and Committee for its diligent gent attention to our educa - th eY are different en because s t ethe people themem tional system thisis year. The cooperation o n of .the SO. 2. The e o for rit Yf Pportw` education has been ex parents- is also appreciated. The school admiu' s- tratron and f aculty earnestly to provide the Panded even by Allchildren till age sixteen g _desire best of instruction to Mansfield children. must st be accommodated d and studies adapted accordingly.` Respectfully submitted,3 Driver u ` ' ed cation home economics shop, instruction areevaluated.ted. service in testa lies in Power to chief ` r ,`, music, art, and health are n ' , e of consrdcred frills Gerald W. Anderson anylonger. ger T e critic is sim p1y livrng in aheP as t Superintendent of Schools teachers of today are far better development of a constructive super- lowed by the P Thew eaknesses arecorrected by than an those of years s. gone, by in spite of senti- the sentimcrit , mentalists. Iists. January a uY ar 1, 1956 56 5. Adapting thecurriculum so thatall boys and' ' can a high school education ishighly '_ Te' following report should ul d be of interest er to allgrrls e st to excludinguding all those who want to Parents. nt s. The first Part, dealing g _SuABrior with the em crit to college. a rY program, m was prepared db M r Harold Qual ter s _ 6. The variety- of e schoolool activities necessar who is Director _ te_eto r of en Elementary to r Y Guid an c e in a d i1Y brings complexity their operation. Further, it dition to his duties 0f elementary The increases the costs. second Part was prepared b Mr. HenryLemieux Most of the vociferous d es destructive critics.'of the who 0 _i s High School urd r _ nce Dre ctor. Mr Car of ss Scho 1s will be found to be dealing ' ine Walsh also a member of thegroup ` generalities. "Theyt s e,11 TheY`.cant read— d — in she specific classroom instruction in They can t write Th eY can do arithmetic." To guidance, dance anda also assists s Mr. Lemieux. eux an od n e who earn ` ,h Y s his living in the. teaching pro- `g W e_ ejustifiably rou 0 f_ ou i ;r u P dance work. fessi n it has become quite a baffling 'problem to W e know W ou r program ram isconsiderably advanced understand what he or she has been doing e in the over r manyother scho 1 em systems. s . The accummu- schools if these publicit, _seekers were speaking 1atro f our detailed information about individual from m facts. Today's children read better sell� P a been Pupils s a source of satisfy . i t on to many better, w rite better, do arithmetic better—and p Arent s. furthermore e .all of them, not just the favored few, , tests m the areas ofhievement,Inte11i Intelligence, _ becoming citizens ens throw h education Elementary a r Testing Program ra nare Y than a n .ever before. e . An"d these.factsf acts will 1 be under- Prior or t01 951. the Mansfieldn seld Public S chools had no stood by anyone e who will give e hisown time d n 1- definite organized ed' e pro -gram gram of testin g i t` ncriergY ... ..an and intelligence to studying the school sit_ _ the e1ementarY schoolS With the advent- . of a art uation. .objective time guidance director in the elementary How to find out aboutour ' r_ _schools L thin the g the e program began to gradually develop until to - Community Comrnunity Conference idea is best answer so day, its present status is a well-rounded, well - far, ' We should meet no once e butperhaps once organized ganized s_ stern whereby ebY eachpupil, from grades eachyear. The people should welcome an oA,Por _ one throwix' h g six, is tested. in Readiness Intelligence tunit to discuss Y ss t he local educational system. st y ern. Out and Achievement. of the conferences would come the "will of the Measurement of progress ,and attempts at diag- people" for the local schools. Although there will nosis have been in the past a matter of observation doubtlessly be expressions of uninformed opinions, by the teacher. However, since objective tests are we can never develop an informed public opinion more precise and exact than ordinary teachers' ex - without basic understandings. Periodic confer- aminations, they accomplish the purpose of meas- ences would focus ` on the basic school problems: urement more accurately. They permit the setting buildings, teacher supply, courses of study, financ- up of specific and objective goals of achievement ing including operational costs, etc. The problems which are based upon the actual attainments of of the public schools will be answered only through children under typical school conditions. Accurate an informed community. Certainly 'a local School measuring instruments also aid in the discovery Committee and professional staff will not alone when emphasis has been misplaced and also de - solve the current dilemma. When all the extrane- termine whether' materials and methods are ef- W 1 fe cove. Grade One: Metropolitan Readiness Test • • It is agreed that standardized tests are not the g CaliforniaMental Ma- ifor t _o nra Test ; • mag is answer for all educational problems, but they tui' i t Y do afford one evaluation of instruction. Through Metr Achievement __ Test Metropolitan P . specific goals of the standardized test scores, p Grade Three. California_ Test of Mental ....M atur- { may b set u and progress measured. achievement Y e P P g Te of it Otis nick Scoria Test s_ g Y Q test norms themselves Provide another Ability Mental ` Otis Quick Scoring Test of Men - , for decision as to grade Placement of pupils. These discovery of pupils n eeding tests make possible the d Y A A tal Abilit Y the special corrective instruction. Weak spots in e nt Test Stanford Achievement m course of study are pointed out and m ethods of Test st.. Californiaa Reading (Achieve- Grade e Four: s b , instruction areevaluated.ted. service in testa lies in Power to chief ` ment) ) meti Test s c t California a Arithmetic it ;; � i th and es of individual ` reveal strengths weakness pupils or of the class as a whole. Their use is fol- (Achievement) o Mental Ma- es f California Test 1 Grade Five C a �. i. development of a constructive super- lowed by the P Thew eaknesses arecorrected by t u t ri- Y Grade Stanford Achivemcri t Test t P ar- .. , visorY program. theuse of properly constructed remedial exer-Grades tial1 Ba t tor Y ) I li , One through SixStanford-Binet ntel cises. The MansfieldPu lit Schools, fully con cions of ' 1937 � ence Scale -Revised � ,. I the above tenets, have establish an excellent _ ' ` Workingcooperationin full with the tate De - _ lehearted ;program . ..and with hthe wholehearted J ect1 ve testing � lc lass es c is u special tl seP_ n in g Pa trnent ofEduca _ tti.n,. , of the principals and teachers, have put for childrendefiti deficient in ability to do work, we _ cooperation tionof testing. For. ex- into effecta fu`11 scale operationera individuallytreated a11 _ pupils who had a score 0' f Ez September, embei 19 5 4, nineteen hundred. . arid e sincee` ample, 1 in ence tes s. Using vrou s gr_ou intelligence g 79or1ess in previous P � and 6 have..been 1 3� 4 5 d thirty ipupils ts_n grades .. nY i_w_ ex - e_ s ac h.__ child, d 46 I n number, this _t is_as a _b asisT _ e , a, xtestodn €E , the_areas of_RcadIness, Intelligence and tested in •mined individually with the end result of eight 8 } �. .. L eme nt. Achievement. h pupils as needing special attention. ` a fSupplementing the abaIterY _ _ ' The following are thedefi definitions 0f the , tests m the areas ofhievement,Inte11i Intelligence, _ P tests .administered in the various leve1 s al _He alth, an d _Artha s Reading, Personality, Men fl .l The Readiness Test measures the traits and ' School. l T hes e� '_ at the Park Row . been established through ou s ix and are avail - e s o'n e gh tests covr grades d vai1-acKievemerits_0fsch contribute to achievements of school beginner thatc0ntr able to_a11 principals and..t..teachers ..i the e le men. t - 3 theirreadireadiness for first gde1nstructi n. arY division who have situations involvingPuPr 1 The Illignce Testmeasures theindividual's n ivi ual s e'' n' t_e_ The testco- eas oflelearning. e fpicin the areas u ties di capacity for doing work of measure of Inteli ence ordinator examinesspecial cases at_thePark Row School or delegates this, authority to the rin- riame1Y theintelligence quotient. ` d. al of the school which the child attends. The Achievement Test measures the achieve- department is in its infancybut is�'aduallYde merit level of each pupil in each subject with veloping. lation to age and AbilitY with emphasis on the Ybegin- e_ that every r.hid , _ .dt it 1s t 0 e not Fin,allY, b. Problem cases.TheYningwi low gi ted aswell as the smum h the firstgrade,vi11havehad_a_nini- ' in_ serye to_det determine how much, how well andhowtells of nine tests—one,inreadmessthree ence, and five inAtlii achievement—upon com_ i nesse d. has progressed. rapidly eAtliindividualg leting thesixth rade. P , Nameof Tests administeredtered to the. various ut ion o f the The followingin chart shows s the distribution ri g � . group tests administered during the past years: grades: GRADES 1-6 DISTRIBUTION i Number of Group..... Tests Administered September, 1954-Decembe r 1955 , Arithmetic Intelligence ence- Quotient Achievement nt Tata 1 1954-1955 Reading Readiness Reading Ar g 484 i Grade 1 16 1 162 161 174 171 345 Grade 3 142 Grade 4 14 2 143 I, I - Grade 4 143 173 173 Grade 5 150 150 �i Grade 6 Total 161 142 143 509 482 SPECIAL TESTS 46 Ie, Revised 1937 Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, Total 11483 35 i I. Understanding Guidance report, these main services are discussedmore The meaning and extent o n f guidance in a school eat'. length in the sections that follow system remain a puzzling affair to a large number of d to similar tests in the lower grades and the jecte s citizens. Too man people Y A A e have some vague no- II. Group Guidance tion that it has to do primarily with the testing a I in the speedy and the . slow - identifying also assists P Y_ of intelligence or theossibl discovery A e of what w is mentally wrong with a student dent when he We deal here with instruction imparted to a appears large number a g tone time as aA'Aosed to personalto be ofhis learning stride. These have a strange belief that the programram is dedica-ted to the problem interviews. Knowledge thus transferred is more child and that it is somehow enshrouded in deep- general n nature,applicable to all, and can be used i_ as a Y_ psychiatry or psychology which only an ex - springboard to ward butter judgment in ma -seated ` should handle. ng more intimate decisions. c sion s . These s`e' c1 asses or talksPert ' _ mal r f or twelfth years, s In the ;tenth eleventh and th y , include subjects considered likely to improve ones y_,.such noti on is f ar removed from the 'tru th. YAn outlook on or providea_cts deemednater all f_ There is no mystery In this program. Nor is its useful. Derived benefits tsgo unquestioned, especiallyproper functioning reserved to a few. In itssm lest `life with the younger set. In linewith that conviction presentation, _guidance is to HELP a student HELP ,. - , Mansfield has a tea h e r wh o se sole classass work deals als ti• HI MSEL F It is a constant effort to recognize each with guidance In the seventh th and eighth h grades, as an individual and to assist each one in his mea ting aa11 students b Y �oUA` s twice e a week. ek u .est for a reasonable� q standing I n .the society that � Y rder. In r _o� to g ra s grasp the spirit r 1 t O f these meetings, gs the makesk uP` his_1 Ifetim` ee AnYo ne interested ested in a ,t teacher_ Incharger e has s been g n asked to olive e a short r tChlId)sprogress.and placed Ina position to lend a description of the aims goals of the work being _s helping band can be classifiedas a uidance expert. ,. done. HereIshOws she schedule:"In Pa_ rent teach er friend end co-worker er , employer,. _th e__s seventh and eighth h gr_a,de`s ` theguidancec 1 a s s neighbor,a11 can and should contribute and coop- ' _ periods are devoted to enriching the pupil's kn0w - erate taw anda youngster's o Y g s_ proper , orientation led ledge f himse ge_ olf a d his iron environment, men t so that wit hthroegh word) adviceexampleencouragement or _) ) this background of information he will better _ assistance of any kind. Only ' through h con er.• ted _e.u_i APed to help himself make wiser decisions. acts o n s The e action can Mansfield produce the type e Of future r, pupils are acquainted with .school rules and r e g - citizen that t a t 1 desires. t d r s es. u 1at i 0 n s. Co des of behavior _ v.iorforarta and cafeteria, t d as task of growing up to adult ways and adult ) sembl are worked out by the class groups. Making thI nkin g1 s a huge project for the fun -loving youth. the most of school opportunities I s stressed. e s sed Wo rk _It takes patience and time, then more patience ance _. _ In.g for better reading and studyhabits is ani - and) veryoften,much more time Before they portant part of the course. Ind a dition t0 school reach maturity, tY, the children will have e been Pro=problems, qu.estions relating to physical, emotional1 cessed and fashioned b 1 y a large number of adults g and social growth are discusse . >> g d w7 and their r outlook o life will be deeply tint'ed with Part of that group o u Pwor k is continued u e d at the ninth nththe habits and expressions and philosophies of those who have exercised the greatest amount of grade level v l where r one t e ' quarter e r of the me a11 t e d influence upon them: As children at home Stu- t0 C1v1Cs 1s devoted to guidance. Here again)1e t us hear from ..the. two teach ers who o Perf orm this sdents at schoolworshiAAers at church, employees ' _ ' task. One says: "The transition period between the at work, members s Of some organization e_ ani ation or other, the mu m with must Bet Y h the same coordinated loyal- 1 eighthh th and ninth nth grade 1s quite t e tour Ar eh ensive ti toward and Ya,nd country and respect of others Young' men and_ women whohave ve reached ed this _din`t ' theyare expected t0 incorporate the best of our stage e i n ti.o education a n need direction o n and authoritative orito eif living �tiv instruction. InYninth grade:guidance classes bydemocratic ' The .:'school accepts the fact that guidance is means o' f Pre hieis) informativeve Aared pamphlets, n reading g materials and controlled classroom discussions) I reale everyone's business and those working close - _ _ atm to assist allpupils In taking this ver iort _1 with the students will dulyappreciate retia pp to a helpful ant hurdle as easily and gracefully as possible." fromany reputable source. However, this , The other teacher sums u her outlook i he A n t does not imply that guidance will be conductedin following manner. "The varied program offered some haphazard way, as a "catch -as -catch -can" mak r ' es every effort to discover the pupils interests . method. The only implication on will be ` that more aptitudes and abilities. In addition to the subject and better individualized help will be forthcoming matter covered in each course ) special unit are A s if each pupil's capacity and work habits are better taught ht g pertaining to citizenship, social behavior, known. In other words, as much information as and manners. In oral and discussion work the possible will be accumulated concerning each school emphasis is placed upon the growth of personality P Y member from year to year. That sum of know- _ _ —haw to develop: self-assurance, to get along with ledge will ultimately make up the scholastic ree- others, and to enjoy a measure of success in a Ord. What we hope for here is that ` the good will chosen task. In this way, students are guided greatly outweigh the questionable and thus afford through a suitable program of studies and are Are- a good reference for any future purpose. Further- pared for a successful career." more, the high school tries to offer services bene- From the above quotations, it can be seen that ficial to all concerned—and for the purposes of this the teachers involved in the formal, everyday, group 36 Clerical Test," for reasons that are apparent. Again, ork Possess a rattier clear notion of the goals they P the students. The pupils have already been sub - w are endeavoring to achieve. It is also evident that d to similar tests in the lower grades and the jecte s attach importance and seriousness to thee.. char- they P . can be checked her for consistency. It resultse ` acter development of the youth they educate. If P a I in the speedy and the . slow - identifying also assists P Y_ • • ' such spirit and endeavor were carried through in presents 1 background of in- l arners. It res a clearer g e P • u it ever phase of the . child s twenty-four hour .day, Y -� '' an b basis: for advis- fol ma 'Lion which c e used as a should and robabl Ig students to choose wisely their more advanced _1_) and promise. And it is fortunate that in this town, high school subjects and thus avoid courting too `heir homes,'schools and agencies do combine t many� man failures. Y tiin just such a purpose. eff orts to atta < ' cabled_ theBrainard Occupation - The other one is _ mal r f or twelfth years, s In the ;tenth eleventh and th y , r tion in 1 o questions Here students reply t ento� q._ ' 1 _Inv P Y a Y • he 1 tat either b t to occasional talks, Y iv way ) classes e Y g d which indicates Stu- 1 :elms of like and "dislike" ` al guidance director, or an educator, or a profession dent.Preferencfor generaeldsof .,work. rk Al - _ is consid- such a purpose, on topics visitor invited for P A , �i" term' of out preferred areas n s h i pints t hoe t , p P g Bred timely or practical. The need of the majority possible 1e futuretraining and gives some insight to takes precedence and subjects of broad scope and parents and.. .. . pupils in terms of motivating drives, .:... Interest are Introduced such as "Professional and the pupils are considered still too young {L- o decide _ _ they Train- Practical Nursing"; "The Need of Fur on .strict employment avenues) even thou it may ing forWomen"; The Importance o f Te'chnical prove a start. 1n the rightht direction. The results culties of Collegee Admfission) etc. �Dlpi Training"; purposes)ores are considered more useful for advisory Y ) � All in all,group guidance idance p1ays definite at enabling parents is and teachers to steer r the boys s and and thoughh Its effectiveness may girls _ls into the Pro.' bable best -fitting course e of the our school e to measure, It is believed_ fr uitf`ul t0a worthwhile sfi e 1d _ Highh School hoot cu rricuI um . Man degree. Although more could be added to as- nocc during xThe � formal testingting step the occurs g P ect of the program, let us g0 on to another Item allied t 1_ie 's_ c lOs lY d _ 0t sOPhomoreYear.Thistest e' of consequence. `cKuderPref- the one and is called the ' erence Re Record." It deals with vocatIonal_interest 111. The Testing Progr_amin ion information ten specific fieldsand, ) :from the rrnat ' « is •preferences nce r e e an low e s o high d refit f a_ e _ P . It gives, , � P The testing program outlined and.exA1 explained here drawn. time the main reason_ for the _ is no reference whatsoever tsoeverto c1ass examinations has r tion for preparation P to activate thestudent ant toward ara xPIan- given by the teachers.employment.Suchexams need e e future ' SA ec. fi c _1 O_bs_ In each.. ..... field are .had a great deal of exPe ri- ation since we al.l. .a` remain l _ ura results t in1is ht .and.study d n d s L for.thought d _ Y ...have ance with them. .The Program refers to so-called available for consultation until `aduatlontIrne. standardized testswhose worth been na- fined_ from A g`reat deal _ valuable edata b e obtained level tionally recognized .and for which deftnite_l record. the careful efu _c onside tion of . scales have been established, permitting .us to _see_ nth eleventh comes during the e e The testing step _co whatour students can do Incomparison to _what 11 e nce final intelligence post a_fi g year. aim ' _Is toP' others of the same ages and grades have already rating and to determine how much of the main done In widelyscattered areas of the country. ,A class subject matter....h.as been. absorbed orbed and re good test of that typecan helpcertify that our Il`Y it will naturally tai' ned,T ken at this late date, their own or are running too studentseats.are bolding reaces. become an important source a f future e references. .. • w as h test_ h subject matter for w hick the low In the s � T o f Test ma st '- `Ne r One of the t gists the Ter ma n IVIG ) _ originally cre_ated. ta1 A IlltY ) is strictly base; don reading g c l'ev er.- Mental for these tests 1s toac erre more of nassand also serves as a good indication of aptltu e The reason ......... • owed improved that leads to P knowledge t h "California T other 'test the o11 work. he todoc college) g ever-needed the ever ls.more to performance all around. Either it reveals ons In aratIv positions ent reveals comparative Achievement,"_vem ) 'e Ls about a11 the people under our care, or it Pro- English, Mathematics and Language.This latter understand- vides for t hose under our ::care a better enders information also provides college admission officers infer ing of themselves. This whole ideacould Basil be with information an which they base e their overemphasized since 'there are thousands ofthese final decisions. ke but we have chosen a few e x- tests on the market, b Other tests .given are classified as special.For signposts reliant ones, p laced here::.. and there asexample, l n tests shows ex - P if a series of intelligence ce ear of school. throughout: a 'youngsters twelve years ' sixteen tent a youngster under si cessive inconsistency, y g ' istered at stra- For the most part, they are admen "Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale," may be given a S ' school career, with tegic points during the child s sch ) en a `Wechsler Adult Intelligence or if over sixteen, each and every one disclosing necessary and val- Scale," which are both individual tests and very uable data at opportune times. highly rated at their respective levels. Or a shop The first of such tests at the high school occurs group may be given a "Bennett Mechanical Ap- at the eighth grade' level, and two are given here titude Test," a commercial group a "Minnesota for specific purposes. One of them is the California Clerical Test," for reasons that are apparent. Again, Test of Mental Maturity whose aim is to indicate those planning to enter the labor market immediate the degree of brightness and depth of perception of ly after leaving school will probably take the 37 "Massachusetts State Employment Test Battery" (given by the Employment Security Office) de- Provocative thinking. And naturally, the long - to termine aptitudes. for various defined jobs. Although standing source of erudition, the faculty members, this report on tests cannot be considered all in- are still starring in this role; they, in their own spheres of operation or in fields clusive, it seems sufficient to convince readers that closely allied, can, d®, and still often doimpart a wealth of fact testing deserves a place in the school system and advice. or that the tests have very definite reasons to exist. A great deal of caregoes into cementing 11V- Other Guidance Services good relationships with existing agencies outside the school. Representatives from colleges, from industry, Group guidance and testing were dealt with from the Armed Forces, or from authorized at length because they contain clear outlines of business or educational centers, are always well received, whether for a visit or a chat with inter specific actions to be taken. Other responsibilities that come under guidance are not always so clear- - ested individuals or groups. The same policy ly marked and often come into use at more or less prevails with these people in telephone or spasmodic intervals. This will remain true at the correspondence exchanges especially when impart - school for a long time to come since there ing detailed data about our students who crave are so many, people that can be helped in so many ways further schooling or become job applicants. In this while the supply of time available to the personnel latter case, the teachers are a supporting cast for individual attention remains necessarily limited. inasmuch as they are frequently called upon to The mere mention of helpful devices would take too express opinions or references to become an long to even enumerate and merely a few of the important part of the student's entire record. most general and the most obvious will be dwelt The last of the services here included deals upon in this report. with the employment problem. Certain schools go We can start with interview and counseling avail- as far as having a regular placement bureau where ability. When decisions have to be made or efforts are made to find part-time jobs for students answers are to be found, there are many places open for or regular hours for graduates. We are a long way interchange of thoughts and opinions; and though from that position, mostl because we are removed counsel may be itemized as a special function of from large In plants and partly because the director's office, parents and students will we still have the small town status where relatives generally discover the welcome mat at every staff friends and acquaintances contribute in filling member's door. Not that people wile. l be told what employment needs. But the school does a limited to do (individuals must always decide for them- share in the job area since personnel managers quite , selves) but enough information may be gathered to often send calls for help. Especially commendable analyze clearly a problem and possibl'yD derive' a locally has been the performance of the business more Profitable conclusion. department in obtaining jobs, year after year for Y Another important item is the referral of pupils. the majority of the girls trained in office skills. In this respect, the Mansfield teachers furnish the In final analysis, it •is a statement of f act that initiative. If one of their students seems to be lagging, for no apparent. the guidance program is neither complete nor fully adequate. There is plenty of room for pro - cause, they will refer him to some special service. For example, they may gress and added help. But equally true is the suspect that one is hard of hearing and ask that fact that the high school staff members are not the nurse or doctor conduct a quiet checkup. They waiting for Utopian conditions to make use of may observe that another appears to be rejected whatever tools are now at hand. Although faced by his mates and discreet inquirie's will begin to with exacting schedules and high pressure, duties, diagnose the problem and seek a remedy. They they take time to consider talents, weaknesses and will question why a certain Johnny is always differences of the personalities they 'meet each day. out- of -sorts, or they will send a certain Janie into a And as long as such interest and devotion to task guidance conference because they feel she should prevail, the town will be exceedingly well repaid be doing so very much better. And this goes on, for its guidance nvestment. i day after day, indicating that theteachers are exception -conscious, and tend to see I k adjustments within their realms for those who either go too far or really travel. too little. January 1, 1956 Another point that can be brought to attention Mr. Gerald W. Anderson is that the school has greatly improved as an Superintendent of Schools informative center, especially toward vocational or Mansfield, Massachusetts educational pursuits. Whether it be for college, business, technical training or types of jobs a Dear Mr. Anderson: great deal of spurring material can be found in the Library or the Guidance Office. Poster announce- I herewith submit my third annual report as mems dealing with scholarships, visiting days, open Principal of Mansfield High School, this being the second report that concerns our houses, employment notices may also enhance school. new six-year high 38 Enrollment by grades The enrollment at the present time is as follows: Grade Boys Girls Total 7 72 75 147 8 79 59 138 9 44 64 108 10 48 43 91 11 3-5 42 77 12 25 37 62 Total 303 320 623 This is an increase of 33 over last year's en- rollment at this same time. Since the opening of school, 3 students have moved to, other communi- ties, 2 have transferred to another school, 5 have left school and 4 have entered' from other schools. The largest enrollment at any one time this school year was 627. Enrollment by Curricula The enrollment by curricula for grades 9-12 is as follows: Grade College Business Ind. Home General Total Prep. Arts Ec. 9 57 31, 1.4 5 1 108 10 47 23 14 3 4 91 11 32 25 14 1 5 77 12 29 14 3 1 15 62 Total 165 93 45 10 25 338 The 7th and 8th grade students are not listed in this table since they all take the same subjects which are as follo) Subject English Mathematics Social Studies Science and B Guidance Music and hereafter, students who, simply wish to take these programs for a single period as an ele ctive, may do- so only during a one year period when they are either in the 11th grade or 12th grade. Curriculum Last year Industrial Arts and Home Economics were introduced as full time curricula. In Indus- trial Arts the students spend the first half year in one shop and the second half year in the other shop so that they will get training in all phases of both shops. In addition to the training in the wood shop they are instructed in various phases of the metal shop, such as sheet metal work, art metal work, forging, heat treating and foundry work, machine lathe, electric weldingg electricity, home mechanics and some auto mechanics. If a student does outstanding work for three years, it is planned to let him specialize in one shop his last year. Likewise, in the home making Proogramy girls spend equal time with the two instructors so, that they will receive training in cooking, sewing and all other phases of home making. As evidenced by the number of students 6n rolled, these programs are satisfying a real need and in- terest in our school. As I said in last year's re- port, these programs help to meet the needs, inter- ests and abilities of all of our students, which is probably the most important function of a second- ary school today. These two programs will prob- ably help decrease the number of - drop -outs; those who, leave before finishing high school. Probably the most important change in our program of studies this year is the offering of a Review Math course1Vcollege preparatory -Q+"_ dents. It is offered for those students who are Periods per Week not taking Solid Geometry and Trigonometry their 5 senior year so� that they can review their Algebra 5 and Plane Geometry before going to, college. Some 5 advanced Algebra topics will be, included and trig - 5 onometry will be introduced. 2 In the Business Curriculum, Clerical Practice ne Economics 2 is now offered along with Sales in place of Ad - 1 vertising. Physical Education 2 Our School Day There are 33 upper grade boys taking a double This topic was covered in last year's report but period of shop,and 6 girls taking a double period for the benefit of the parents who will read this of home -making this year in addition to 22 boys report, I fee it may be well to explain the reason and 32 girls taking a single period of the respec- for the length of our school day. tive programs. Ninth, grade students who register The length of a school day is determined by for these two programs are able to take these several factors such as the number of class periods, for only a single period because of the number of the length of the periods, the length of the, lunch required subjects for this grade level. If they con- period n and whether or not provision is made for tinue these, programs in the succeeding years, they a so-called activity period. Our school day con - will take a double period in each program. Also sists of six class periods of fifty minutes (forty - there are 14 girls who are taking home, economics seven net) with a forty-five minute activity period on a part-time basis. At their request, they have (forty-two net) and a twenty-eight minute lunch been given permission to take the program three period. P eriods a week without credit. Beginning this year Since most of our students carry five subjects, 39 miii M- a six period day is necessary so that twoperiods best suits the purposes of the admission officer. a week can be provided for Physical Education. One of the most reliable criteria, according to Our longer period provides more time for super - many admissions officers, is the score on the schol- vised study under the direction and help of the astic aptitude test administered by the College En - subject teacher. It is better for Physical Education trance Board. Obviously, because of the large nurn- classes since, a definite part of the period must be ber of applicants only those making the highest consumed for changing clothes and taking showers. scores are accepted. The required score at various It is also better for students who are taking shop colleges has naturally been increased in recent and home economics for a single period. For lab- years because of the greater number of applicants oratory work in those subjects where a single for admission. period is scheduled, such as biology and physics, It is interesting to note that the number of col- a longer period is of great advantage. The provision of an activity period makes it pos- lege candidates preparing in the public schools Bible to, schedule suchgrouDs as Glee Clubs during seems to be increasing. Seventy-o�ne percent of the preparatory schools represented by the, fresh' the school day. Because of the size of suchgroups man class at the same college referred to above composed of All grade levels, it would be impossible are public schools. to schedule them during one of the six classperiods because, of conflicts with full time subjects. This is I also true of Driver Education classes. By the Pupil Attitudes staggering of the two lunchperiods and the two . activity periods for the two sections, grades 7-8 As we look back on the .pages of acc omplish- and 9-12 it is Possible to. arrange band rehearsals me in education it becomes evident that each for all band members of grades 7-12 for a period decade has had its crises and surprises. Great of fifty minutes within the school day. The ac- social and economic changes have. brought about tivity period also makes it possible to have separate changes in curriculum, methods, and even in phil- assemblies for grades 7-8 and 9-12 wit"'put omit - osophy and objectives of secondary education. We do ting a class period. If all activities were scheduled have, however, certain constants, and probably after school, many students would not be able to the most important factor of all, is the fact that participate because of working and transportation. we are and will be dealing with human personali- And it would definitely be educationally unsound ties—the boys and girls of our schools. to have a building that provides facilities for these What the attitudes of our pupils are. and will be activities and not make them available to all stu- is most important. As our enrollments have in- dents. creased, ithas resulted in an increase in the scope It took some time last year for our students to of secondary school offerings and, also in an in - become adjusted to our one -session day since they crease in the range of abilities represented in to. - had been accustomed to the two -session day with day's secondary school student body. As we ex - the 45 minute lunch period and the freedom it amine this, it becomes evident that we have, situ - afforded. This year there seems to be a better ations which we didn't recognize before. Lack of spirit and morale among our student body. A respect for authority and a false concept of what little more freedom is possible this year because democracy really means as a way of life e are syn - of the better condition of our grounds. ono to the few non -conformist most secondary schools enroll today. It is felt by many in the College Admissions field of education that entirely too much time of the administration is spent on such individuals as The problem of college admissions is becoming compared with that spent on the majority of willing youth. acute. Because of the larger enrollments in the high schools of our nation, more students are seek- It is . important that we in s , econdary education ing admission to college. The colleges are reach- recognize pupil attitudes as we find them and that ing, and in many instances have reached, the we solicit the forces of home, church and com- . maximum enrollment because of limitations of phy- munity, to the end that steps be taken to bring sical facilities. The problem of the, college ad- Pupil attitudes into the right perspective. And missions officer is to select from his applicants a in order to do, this, the school needs the complete number (limited by the capacity of personnel and cooperation of the parents. I facilities) of candidates who. in his judgment are Again, I wis h to express my appreciation for I 7r% -9 most likely to achieve successfully the goal of � "J- llu L:U peraulon as Superintendent, and the college education. He bases his judgment on would like to take this opportunity to thank the whatever objectivemeasures are available. Such members of the School Committee, teachers, and measures are the grades achieved in secondary parents for their continued cooperation. • school, the scores on the College Entrance Board Tests, and the appraisal or recommendation of the Respectfully submitted, secondary official. These several factors may be weighed against each other in whatever manner H. L. Mushroe, Principal 42 i. IJ01 STATISTICS 1. School Census, October,1955 2. Attendance Report (September, 1954 to June, 5-7 7-16 1955): .... 1600 Years Years Totals Number of pupils enrolled .......... .................. 1560 Boys ............... 208 654 862 Average membership .............. 1460 (t Girls ............... 156 620 776 Average daily attendance Number of days schools were in session: 364 1274 1638 Elementary ............................. 181 High School ............................ 182 3. Total Enrollments for the Schools by Grades and by Schools, October 1, 1955: Grades Schools 8 9 10 12 Totals 2 3 4 5 6 7 145 136 111 90 77 62 621 � �i High School 243 Park Row 82 161 283 Central 60 168 55 195 Ii Roland Green 55 63 77 114 Spaulding 62 52 ij� 57 Paine 18 21 018 62 John Berry 22 18 22 68 137 161 145 136 111 90 77 62 1575 To 157 154 177 1 ochial and Vocational Day Schools, December, 1955: Par 4. Present enrollment in Private, Private Schools ......................................................... 7 ............. 35 Parochial......................................... o o .................. 6 ............... o ................. Boston Trade High School ............ o ...... 4 Segreganset Agricultural School o ........................................ o .......... Peabody School for Girls ........... o .................................. . School Sessions sion from 8:00 a.m. to 2:18 p.m., with a twenty-eight minute lunch period in the High School—One ses morning. Park Row .......... Central ........... o) Roland Green ...... ) Two sessions, from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 to 2:45 p.m., with twenty -minute Spaulding .......... ) recess in the forenoon, session. Paine o .......... d 1:00 to 3:15 p.m., with twenty -minute from 9:15 to 12: 00 noon an John H. Berry. Two sessions, recess in the f orenoon session. No School Signals Three double blasts (2-2-2) will be sounded on the fire alarm in Mansfield and West Mansfield, and the same signal will be sounded on the Air Raid Siren in East Mansfield. Also, the street lights will be turned on and off intermittently. 7:00 a.m. No School for grades 1-12 inclusive, all day 7:30 a.m. No School for grades 1-6 inclusive, all day 12:00 m. No School for grades 1-6 inclusive, afternoon session f II The No -School signals will be broadcast over Stations WARA and WBZ between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., whenever the Broadcasting Station can be contacted. Entrance Age to First Grade In order to enter school in September) a child mu st be six years of age on or before December 31 of that same year. 43 Replaced Ruth C. Forbes Dorothy R. Ferry Richard B. Law (on leave of absence) George Adam Robert W. Tighe Edward R. Guiliani Daniel Kearns (additional) (additional) Arthur E. Collins (additional) Tarry T Hayes John M. Boyle Helenjean Kelly (additional) Dorothea C. Allen Marylyn A. Brennan Gladys A. McHugh Jean L. Gilmore Grade' 1 Charlotte W. Vance John H. Berry School Ruth B. Fraser Grade 2 Charlotte M. Cody (transferred to Spaulding: SCHOOL ]DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES 1955-1956 Gerald W. Anderson Superintendent of Schools Evelyn L Prentiss Secretary to -.Superintendent Louise E. Garofano Clerk Creighton E. Johnson PERSONNEL CHANGES Appointed Position Eda C. Fioretti School Nurse Judith Flanders Vocal Music Teacher Lenore M. Fredrickson Art Teacher High School: Supervisor of Art Mary I. Cook Grades 7-8 Social `Studies Daniel J. DeCourcy English Harold C. Downes Math, Social Studies Lora S. Levy Grades 7-8 English James F. Moore Grades 7-8 Math, Science *James E. Stapleton Science, Math Bertrand J. Theriault Grades 7-8, Social Studies Aileen M. Tiihonen_ Grades 7-8 Social Studies, English Dorothy L. Tufts Grades 7-8 Math *resigned December 26, 1955 William J. Sullivan appointed 1-10-56 Park Row School: Helen R. Winslow Grade 6 Central School. # Therese M. Cullinane Grade 4 *Helenjean Kelly Grade 4 Dorothy F. Robello Grade 4 Ruth M. Dowler Grade- 4 # appointed December 1, 1955 *resigned November 2, 1955 Spaulding School: Charlotte M. Cody Grade '2 (transfer from J. Berry) Replaced Ruth C. Forbes Dorothy R. Ferry Richard B. Law (on leave of absence) George Adam Robert W. Tighe Edward R. Guiliani Daniel Kearns (additional) (additional) Arthur E. Collins (additional) Tarry T Hayes John M. Boyle Helenjean Kelly (additional) Dorothea C. Allen Marylyn A. Brennan Gladys A. McHugh Jean L. Gilmore Grade' 1 Charlotte W. Vance John H. Berry School Ruth B. Fraser Grade 2 Charlotte M. Cody (transferred to Spaulding: SCHOOL ]DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES 1955-1956 Gerald W. Anderson Superintendent of Schools Evelyn L Prentiss Secretary to -.Superintendent Louise E. Garofano Clerk Creighton E. Johnson Attendance Officer Raymond G. Ockert, M.D. School Physician Eda C. Fioretti, R. N. School Nurse Henry A. Lemieux Director of Guidance James J. Kelly Supervisor of Health & Physical Education '`Richard B. Law Supervisor of Art Lenore M. Fredrickson Teacher of Art James L. Gallo - of Instrumental Music Judith FlanFlandersSupervisor Teacher of ` Vocal `Music t 44 Mansfield High School: H. Lea Mushroe Irma M. Gleason Janet L. Arnold Clayton S. Brown Mary I. Cook Eleanor F. Darmedy Daniel J. DeCourcy Harold C. Downes Mary E. ` Driscoll William A. Eastman Claire A. Gulan Mildred L. Hannon Elsa H. Henchel Mildred H. Jones RU George B. Kehoe Lillian A. Kerwin Lora S. Levy Virginia H. Moody James F. Moore Robert H. Payden David F. Pierce J. Wallace Pillsbury Aurilla M. Shepard James E. Stapleton Bertrand J. Theriaul t Aileen M. Tiihonen Dorothy L. Tufts Caroline E; Walsh Robert C. Waters Margaret E. Welch Mildred' E. Whitmore James L. Wright Helen L. Mara Alfred J. Alfonso Percy M. Corbett Alphy E. Lemieux John A. Lombardi William G. Morton Park Row School: Harold L. Qualters Nora P. Bayley Anna M. Crosby Esther L. Curtin John D Flynn Abbie G. Forbes Martha G. Liacopoulos David W. Sullivan Helen R. Winslow George W. Davis' Central School: John J. Casey Paul S. Barry, Jr Jane M. Bellew Eleanor F. D'Amico Ruth M. Dowler Dorothy M. Downing Kathryn G. Driscoll # Helenjean Kelly Dorothea F. Robello' 45 Principal Secretary to Principal Health and Physical Education; Coach Industrial Arts: Metal . Shop Social Studies, Grades 7-8 English, Civics and Guidance English Mathematics, Science Commercial Subjects Industrial Arts: Woodworking Shop Librarian English Commercial Subjects Latin Biology Mathematics, Science .Science Grades 7-8 English, Grades 7-8 Sewing Mathematics, Science, Grades 7-8 Social Studies Biology, Mathematics Mathematics, Science, Grades 7-8 Languages Science, Mathematics English, Grades 7-8 Social Studies, g Social Studies, English, Grades 7-8 Mathematics, Grades 7-8 Guidance, Grades 7-8 Health and Physical Education ; C A ),-.i v 1 i Social Studies Cooking Commercial Subjects Cafeteria Manager Head Custodian Janitor Janitor Janitor Janitor Principal Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 6 Janitor Principal Grade 5 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Catherine D. Sheehy Grade- 5 M. Helena Vallett Grade 3 William H. LeClair Janitor Roland Green School: E. Joseph LaLiberte Principal Rosalie M. Bignell Grade 3 Edith E. Davis Grade 2 Athanasia Gonis Grade 3 r Rhena M. Horton Grade 3 Margaret P. Jordan Grade 1 Mary E. Parsons Grade 1 Mildred E. Pilkington Grade 2 Sylvia M Thompson Thom ' Grade 2 Salvatore Bruno Janitor Spaulding School: Emma L. Sh ' I i ap e gh Principal; Grade 2 Charlatte M. Cody Grade 2 Jean L. Gilmore Grade 1 Marjorie �ar1e S. IV.facLachlan Grade 1 William J. Brown - Janitor Paine School: 1,021.83 Susan B. Grebenst eln Principal; Grades 2 and 3Minnle E. Milk e Grades 1 and 2 Joseph E. Hagerty Janitor John H. Berry School Operation of School Plants: Clara R. Kennedy Principal; pal,• c Grade 1 Barbara L. Cotten Grade 3 Ruth Be Fraser Grade- 2, - Mabel Kingsbury- Cafeteria Manager John O. Souza Janitor On Leave of Absence Repairs and Maintenance ..... • .. .. .... ...... # Resigned November 2, 1955 8,232.95 r Summaryof Receipts and Expen' dif for Calendar Year Ending Dec. 3 I, 1955 Expenditures: 41349.69 Operating Budget ............ '. . ........................ $396,495.43 Special Account . . Accounts .. .. ... ` . .... .. ... .. 14, 444.56 Total o al eEx ndt p ures 1,032.34 .... ..... ........................... .... $410,939.99 Receipts: State Reimbursements. ... .....:............ . • • .... .. 67, 555.50 Sundry Cash Receipts ...........................................764.24 Total Receipts .... .... ...... .... ... . . 68,319.74 Net Cost to Town ................................ 342 2 . 25 1955 Appropriated funds—unexpended and returned to Town Treasurer, December 31, 1955: $ 926.00 46 wI>. 5 ti. Financial Statement for the fiscalyear ending Dec. 31, 1955 . RECEIPTS ....•: ...••••• .••••• School Appropriation, Operating Budget, 1955 $396731.00 58.32 Refunds..... .......... .. .... ....... ........ ...... 632.11 Transfer from Reserve Fund ... .... ....... ........... ........ .. . ` $397,421.43 TotalReceipts .................................... ... ... ....:........ ` ...... ........ ..... EXPENDITURES General Control: Administration, office expense, and 14,044.80 Reinforcement of Law • • • • • • • • • • • • • °.. Expenses of Instruction: Salaries' ...................................... 263 480.11 .f Expenses .. • • • • ....... . .......... 1,021.83 Textbooks ................ '`• � .. ........ ,• 4444.32 r 9177.06 278,123.32 Supplies .... ........ ........ Operation of School Plants: 4 water, telephone .. Fuel, light,.:. gas, A • • • • • • • • • 21708.69 Janitors' Salaries and Maintenance ... • .. •' .... 23,7 79.59 Janitors Supplies • • • • • • • • • . 3 69434 55182.62 ' Repairs and Maintenance ..... • .. .. .... ...... . ... `. ... 8,232.95 Auxiliary Agencies: Health •••• .... ..... .. ..... .. 41349.69 Ph sical. Education ...... .. .. ........ Y 32757.25 Instrumental Music ..... • • ....... • • ....- • • . 1,032.34 School Lunch .. ............. ..... ...... .. 7,062.72 Libraries . • • • • • • • • • 1,136.34' Transportation ..... .... • . • 16,899.00 Graduation Expense ... • ,f 296.45 Tuition & Tutoring ............ ' . 22.75 677.39 35,..233.93 Miscellaneous ......................... Outlay—Furniture and....Furnishings s ............ ....... . 5,677:81 .� .......... $396y495.43 Total Expenditures .... 926.00 Balance, December 31 1955 ... ........ ...` ... .......... .. ........... _.. . S ecfa IAppropriations • 1. Trade Schools' Tuition and Transportation: ........... $2,500.00 Appropriation ... ....... .. .. .... . . . ....... .... 810.95 Transfer from Reserve Fund . ..... . ......... ....... . ........... ...... ... $3,310.95 Expended ..... • • • • • • • • $31310.95 Balance ... ................ 000.00 2. Playground Development, Park Row. School: ... ..... ...... $4,500.00 Appropriation ..... ... .. ... .............. ..... $2,875.88 Expended ... • • ............... Balance .... • ........ o .... • • • • 1,624.12 47 ■ 3. Lighting New School Grounds: Appropriation .................. ............ ♦ . . Expended id 0 ......... ..... ♦ ......- $5,489.73 j Balance ...................... 610.27 4.. Maintenance of High School Grounds: i Appropriation ..... Expended ... .............................. $4,500.00 ... ..... • Balance ........ • ... ..... $2,768.00 1,732.00 School Funds MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FUND Balance Januar 1 1955 ....... Y ......... ...... 968.99 Receipts, 1955 .' .... ........... ...... • .. . • • • Expenditures, 1955 2,189.69 3,158.68 ............. ...... .... 21914.09 14.09 Balance, January 1, 1956 ......... ` .. ...... . . $ :244.59 SCHOOL BAND AND MUSIC FUND Balance, January 1 1955 ......! .. .. ...... . • • 350.69 Receipts, 1955 ............................ 573.19 ` 923.88 Expenditures 1955 .... , ......:' . .. .... .... 532.05 Balance, Januar 1 1956 ..... . . Y ... . ... .. $391.83 School Lunch Accounfs 1. John H. Berry School Balance, January 1, 1955 ...... ....... • . • . , • • , 952.54 Receipts 1955 ................................. ..................... 2, 753.61 31706.15 Expenditures 1955 .. .. .... .......... 3 513 .92 Balance, January 1, 1956 ...................... $192.23 2. Consolidated Account (High School, Central Lunchrooms. and -Milk at Paine, R. Green, Spaulding) Balance, January 1 1955 ..• 418.96 Receipts, 1955 ..... • ........ . ♦ ....' ....... 31,107.15 31,526.11 Expenditures 1955 ` ........ ..................... 30,784.30 Balance January 1 1956 •.. . .... $741.81 Reimbursements The School Department has been -informed that the are due the Town of Mansfield for the fiscal following reimbursements, on account of schools, year 1955: Chapter 20 (G.L.) ....... ... , .. ......... Tuition & Transportation State Wards' $55,373.16 ........ Trade Schools' Tuition .' 1823.81' ' ... . •••• •••••• Trade Schools' Transportation ... ♦ .... • . • • , . • 617.45 150.08 Transportation, All Schools .. ♦ . • • ... , , .` ♦ .... 9,029.00 Special Pupil -Testing ... ♦ • .. 562.00 $67,555.50 48 Committee to Plan and wild a Six -Ye High School January 1, 1956 To the Citizens of Mansfield: The Committee to Plan and Build a Six -Year Since the Committee's work has been accomplish- dis- h completed d the members will consider the Committee School is pleased to report that it has _ p e , its task as assigned by the townspeople. There are solved upon the acceptance of this report in town certain details of financing which must still be meeting. handled through the State Building Commission. We herewith express our apprciation for the e However, these are matters of procedure rather cooperation of all townspeople and. trust that we than increases or decreases in expenditures. A. have completed our work to the satisfaction of summary of the financing of the high school is all concerned. attached. Respectfully submitted, School Committee: Anthony P. Melchiorri, Chairman John D. Prescott, Chairman John J. Langdon Charles A. Wheeler (Mrs.) Rose A. Watts Clarence H. Morse (Mrs.) Louise K. Garrett Gardner B. Alexander Lewis W. Davison d David B. Ingram Elmer C. Hodson FINAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS January 1, 1956 1. Six -Year High School: Appropriation(October October 20, 1952) • $11585,000.00 •' Expenditures Architects -Rich and Tucker Associates 71,266.78 Contractor --White Construction Co. 1,382,14$.13 Clerk-of-the-Works—Joseph F. Murphy 9;200.00 Furniture and Equipment 120,484.22 Miscellaneous 1,900.87 $1,585,000.00 II. Plans,Specifications, 1 & Expenses for New Six -Year High School: Appropriation Y ro riation (Februar 25 1952) . ` 30,000.00 Transferred at Annual Town Meeting, 1953, to Interest on Notes and Bonds, 1953 3,656.25' Fund for Redeeming Loan, Due 1954 7,000.00 r' 10,656.25 19,343.75 Insurance Premium Refund and Dividend 1,089.08 $20,432.83 Expenditures: Educational Consultants: 41500.00 Leo T. Doherty - Homer Anderson Test Barings—B. F. Smith Co. 288.00 Concrete Testing: 876.06 49 Raymond Concrete -$376.46 Herman Protze 499.60 Engineering Fees -Kenneth McIntyre• 11958.14 Brochure -Mansfield Press • 11488.98 Preliminary Plans -Howard Rich• 51778.00 Police & Janitorial Services 15.00 Insurance, Builder's Risk -Herbert E. King 31238.00 Clerical Services, Evelyn L. Prentiss 325-86 Shop Specifications -E. Jacobson 225.00 Telephone 0 0 0 0 Advertising-Mansfie4d Press 167-62 3.56 Office Expenses -Mansfield Press •16.85 Bronze Plaque -T. F. McGann & Sons 150.00 Plating Shovel -Spier, The Jeweler, 4.78 Grading -Mason Brothers 367.43 Hardware -Chandler & Barber 141.50 Painting -Horton Painters168.00 Kitchen Alterations: Bay State York Co. $495.00 680.05 Howard Paine 185-05 Miscellaneous: Business Equipment 34.00 40.00 Barrows Garage 6.00 Expense of Bids: $20,432.83 Appropriation (February 23, 1948) Expenditures: J. Slotnick (estimates) 500.00 F. W. Dodge Corp. 26.00 Gainey's Construction Letter• Mansfield Press 21.30 Howard L. Rich (advertising) 8.25 944.45 IV. Expenses Of Committee to Study & Plan New School Facilities: $1,500.00 Appropriation (February 28, 1944) Appropriation (May 9, 1949) Appropriation (March 6, 1950) Appropriation (June, 26, 1950) Expenditures: (1944-1949) 00 1950-1953: Recording Land Taking 332.72 7.77 Educational Survey- (Dr. Walsh) 2,500.00 Police & Janitorial Services 28.00 Office Expenses 50.09 Insurance on School Model 5.00 Howard L. Rich (advertising spec.) 119.53 Telephone •255-67 50.51 Clerical Services (E. Prentiss)• Ground Breaking Expenses 21-71 Storage Tank License 4.00 $3,375.00 $1,500.00 250.00 125.00 500.00 21500.00 $3,375.00 NORTH MAIN STREET RAILROAD UNDERPASS (top photo, opposite page) looking north from corner of Pratt street. Where there was once, a railroad crossing at grade,, scene, of several fatal accidents traffic will go under the tracks 9 where construction is seen in left background. (Center panel) is view of th® West - Central street underpass looking west toward the rail -line from West street. Traffic will pass under the West - tracks dead ahead of sloping ramp shown here. (Bottom photo) shows northerly approach to North Main street underpass from junction of County street, looking southeast. 50 Town Meetings 1144 115 1046 22 2327 resignation, accepted by the Selectmen with ex- .U-jwyn Atherton, 1012 East Street ........ 362 Edward Camara,' 606 School Street ........ 664 pressloris of regret, concluded eight years of loyal Lewis W. Davison 146 Park Street ........1157 and efficient service to the municipality, Blanks .. • • • .. 144 . .. . ... ... ...... . 2327 52 Town Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting: ohoo 1 Committee: One Year Election ( Article 1.) Held on January 17, 1955 Honora K C'lemrney, 724 South Man Street .. 531 Polls open from 6 A. M. to S P. M. Louise K. Garrett off School Street • • ... 718 , O Frank E. O'Brien, 106 Pratt Street ........ 294 Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P. M. Shp w: to February ar 28 .1955 S at .:7.30 P. M. Blanks . `........ ........... .. . ........ 156 at the High School Auditorium uditorlum on 2327 East Street. from the operating surplus of the Electric Light M Business Meeting (Articles - g ( titles 2 24) Held on February µiv ..�.4,1955 : w. I w w • Called order rder at � .30 P M .and Blanks . .. `........ ......... . • . ...®. .. adjourned at 10.• 30 P. M. to March ,y �r ,41 7 1955 at 7.30 P. M. nf. r I S II er transfer O ra vote t t 111 t Article 8. To see if the. tow n w e Art Business Adjourned'_ ' s Meeting I (Article 21 reconsid- Surplus Revenue account the to the. l"p Mill Street 8 e 40M t and R Jameson, 0 Edward ered—Articles ered—Articles 25-33) Held on March 7, Drive .. ... .. • 6 1' Riverside D John Cinel 1, Air 1643.02 • Re construe t ion o f tr of—River and.. $ 1955. Called to order at 7:30 P.M.—re- •Pedestrian Push But (/\firth Main NV Street $1,244.82, Blanks • • • • • • • • • • • • . • .. • .. .® 2287 cessed at 9 P. M. for a Special Meeting Main and' South Main Streets $527.94; Spanish called for this hour—called to order again _ ... ... a t _9. P 5 2 P. M as adjourned ourn ed a 10 t .4 4 P J P. M nual report of the town Article 2. To hear the an p • Taking Land for Cate Spring Water Sion $554.77, .. g sion to March a ch 1 4 1955 at 7.30 P. M. , Voted to accept annual reports of town officers as- Adjourned Business ess Mee 1ng (Article 24 reconsid- econsid-ered �III� I i Voted to these. ba 1 nc es a total al_ of ered—Articles 34-37 Art ces_3437 ..39..:48 50-55, 5 and 57 IIS � i { Held d o n Ma rch14 l 5 . Called ed toor orderi .: .. , a 7. t 3 0 M . and a 1 t 33 P M. Y� w _ �.21..:...1 i, t 0 March r 905 at 7.30 P. M. w . A dJou rn edsi Business ness Meetticl �n..g (Articles eIs 38 4 9 56 and . .r ori d by Section 38A of .41. (This was .a. 5S- 71) Held on March 21 1955. Called to I r, VI i order e rat 7.30 P._.Z. — retessed at 11 P. M. L, q. ��I r R�I �I I �. I�� to complete a Special Meeting—called to p g .r x , �i I order again at 11.05 P M. and adjourned x .. s: f it �V at 12.11' A M on .March 22 1955. } rt w 5' Article 1 e I T o_ choose e one Selectman for a term Y: S f �4 w of three e years; h se on member ber of the Schoolof "5 Co ttee for a term of three years, to choose one ' _ t Planning Board__t o_ act ,th Pla authorize z .:.and...... direct... e g to a r e__ m e m be r of the School _ Committee e 1 e fit to vacancy a y vers B Y :Petition a s Park Commissioners. m1S'S10 I for a term of one year; � to choose e a Moderatorfor I os tP one Voted_ o indefinitely o 3 P at term of e.ear and y d to choose Dose a member of the will e t o_ em - 1 To see if thetown.... w Artcle___1 • -using A Authority ori a term of fiveMansfi 1d Ho tY for a r e- Authority ( s Mansfield Housing A Y p ower the g . Act 0 f the s o e ' h t r 55 0 f Chapter 7 of C a uired b Section p q Y years. Polls 0 shall s ha I 0 be e from n f m 6:00 A. M. to 8:00 P M. 1144 115 1046 22 2327 resignation, accepted by the Selectmen with ex- .U-jwyn Atherton, 1012 East Street ........ 362 Edward Camara,' 606 School Street ........ 664 pressloris of regret, concluded eight years of loyal Lewis W. Davison 146 Park Street ........1157 and efficient service to the municipality, Blanks .. • • • .. 144 . .. . ... ... ...... . 2327 52 ohoo 1 Committee: One Year ger of Municipal Lighting, under' the direction and Honora K C'lemrney, 724 South Man Street .. 531 control' of the Board of Selectmen, for the expenses of the department for the calendar year of 1955 or Louise K. Garrett off School Street • • ... 718 , O Frank E. O'Brien, 106 Pratt Street ........ 294 take any action in relation thereto. Robert Roos, 109 West Street ............ • . 628 Voted to so appropriate the income Blanks . `........ ........... .. . ........ 156 .Article 7 To see if ` the town will vote to transfer 2327 a sum of money, to be determined by the meeting, from the operating surplus of the Electric Light Moderator: One Year Department for 1955 to the Town Treasurer to be P 1 .. .. 18 9 6 School Street tr Ernest L. White, Jr. Off S eet for fixing the `_ta x the as receipts g b e used y tree . ::...... .. 1 George E. Sawyer, Union Street g 430 .Assessors rate for the year 1955 or take any action m relation Blanks . .. `........ ......... . • . ...®. .. thereto. 2327 `Voted to transfer er the sum of $25 ,000.00 Years Five Ye s r 1 V " `tho e Au Mansfield Housing Authority: er transfer O ra vote t t 111 t Article 8. To see if the. tow n w e Art 9 Street ..unexpended Albert L. Collins, 99 Oak S eet Surplus Revenue account the to the. l"p Mill Street 8 e 40M t and R Jameson, 0 Edward — 1 Con Po accounts:—Pollution following accounts . balance in the g Drive .. ... .. • 6 1' Riverside D John Cinel 1, Air 1643.02 • Re construe t ion o f tr of—River and.. $ • .......... .. .... • ... 17 terms .. • • • • • Scatterings •Pedestrian Push But (/\firth Main NV Street $1,244.82, Blanks • • • • • • • • • • • • . • .. • .. .® 2287 North o East West N Traffic Lights at Corner f , ton Tra g Main and' South Main Streets $527.94; Spanish 2327 �. American War Plaque $2.50; Land Court Title for Tawn Farm $41.19 ; Franklin Street Water Exten- nual report of the town Article 2. To hear the an p • Taking Land for Cate Spring Water Sion $554.77, .. g sion officers, and to ,act. .. thereon.there- Shed 1173.68 ortake any action m relationtion Voted to accept annual reports of town officers as- _ to. Panted Voted to these. ba 1 nc es a total al_ of d•ate such sums Article 3 To raise _ and appropriate, ro 87.92 $59187-92. t 0 defray t h e e x- ` necessary Y mon e a s may be ne Y of Y Y I .' • the that vote _t t w w X11 _ e h town if the To ee_ c os Article 9 e ke r r take Penses the town for theensuIng Yea of .Art 1 c ollec _ under the titl e of Taxese shall l Collector ectar of s_ any action inrelation n thereto. Town Collectoa`ll cc aunts du_e thetown. a s__a u th- t s Se® table of aPPro riati0nS� Town Accountant's tan . .r ori d by Section 38A of .41. (This was .a. Report. requested_b the:state.audit rstoclearup h- ... Article 4.T0 transfer such n`lZ t 0 n. organization.)a r r se nt_o nica1It m 0u P e_ shall collect alI _ Voted that Collector of Taxes the SurPlusRevenue account or Other .available _te actounts ific a o pr. is_ funds in the treasury to apply p1Y to specific ec ppr_ tion `ur s as re due ' purposes rat p p general tax e tionso f or _ ene g - • , _ of as r o. town will... vote, P �1 10. To se if he to , Ar c t e ,.or but 'not_ to 1 b t h meeting e rrnl ned b t g s ha 11 be d ete Y do n � _ 1 an �n ...Sec. ' Chapter 4 d z d n Section 8 1C of C p v de ition _o f 0 n t disposition os 00 0 .00 to the vote p exceed 100.. e xc $ ...:Sec. Laws, General nera La e h s G , Massachusetts 4 `_th IVI assac C hats 5 of e Chapter 2 of p Fund under.._ S esti 0 n C Dunt Do Fu d `rn the Y g receipts from _ t Planning Board__t o_ act ,th Pla authorize z .:.and...... direct... e g to a r e__ 40• 172 0 f Chapter tor _ i 0 00 00 from m S ur lu s Re venueand_ that vers B Y :Petition a s Park Commissioners. m1S'S10 Voted $10 �0 County Dog Fund.recel is beused forthe I os tP one Voted_ o indefinitely o 3 P the account. Expense a,ccou Library p 3' will e t o_ em - 1 To see if thetown.... w Artcle___1 • • a uth or _ vote _to 11 t 0 i f_ _t he town n will e icl 5. T see t e Article Ar ` a r e- Authority ( s Mansfield Housing A Y p ower the g . Act 0 f the s o e ' h t r 55 0 f Chapter 7 of C a uired b Section p q Y approval of the ize the Town _Treasurer, with the Ap • 1952} to erecta housing project for elderly persons Selectmen, to borrow money from .time to .time In financial year the Y under the provisions of Section 26 NN of Chapter anticipation of the revenue of `note 121 of the General Laws for State -Aided Projects, a or beginning January 1, 1955, and to issuer or take any action in relation thereto. notes therefore, payable within one year, and to By Request renew any; note or notes as may be given for a in accordance with Voted to so empower. p period -of less than one year, Section 4, Chapter 44, General Laws. Article 12. To see if the town will authorize the Voted to so authorize. Selectmen to, sell for a reasonable price, to the i the town will vote that the Article 6. To see f Cristoforo Colombo Lodge No. 1109 ( Order Sons of h sale of electricity to private co n- income from the Y in America) that portion of Card's Field, so- Italy l for electricity supplied to municipal called that will remain after the taking of land by ,l_ sumers or '1 in or for municipal power and street lights, buildings gs the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the rail - to ether with ` receipts from jobbing accounts, be together g for the Municipal Light Department, road grade crossing elimination project and the parcels A extension of Chauncy Street, excepting p appropriated the whole or , any part to"be expended by the Mana- 1 1954 and B as shown on a plan dated December 5, 53 drawn by F. E. Ryan, and approved by the Planning en the channel ofthe Back Bay Brook and to Board, filed with the Board of Selectmen, or take authorize the acceptance, purchase or taking by any action in relation thereto. By Request eminent domain of any land or easements deemed Voted unanimously to so authorize with approval necessary for thisproject, or take any action in of Planning Board and Finance Committee relation thereto. By Request Article 13. To see if the town will authorize the Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate Selectmen to sell any portion of Card's Field re- $29000-00 maining after completion of the extension of Chaun- Article 21. To see if the town will vote to raise cy Street to Pratt Street, exclusive of that portion and appropriate a sum of money for the Purpose, of described in article # 12. Voted unanimously to so authorize with approval making a sewer system study' to determine the of Planning Board and Finance Committee limit of ext ' ensions on the present sewer mains be- fore it would be necessary to have booster stations, Article 14. To see if the town will vote to, raise or take any action in relation thereto. and appropriate a sum not to exceed $2,000.00 to be Voted to raise and appropriate $500.00 for a added to the Mansfield World War II Memorial preliminary study and report to the next annual Scholarship Fund as authorized by Chapter 38 of town meeting. the Acts of 1954, or take any action in relation Articl thereto. e 22. To see if the town will vote to raise • Voted to raise and appropriate $2,000.0o and appropriate a sum of money to extend the sewer system on Willow Street from its present terminus Article 15. To see if the town will vote. to, raise in a westerly direction approximately 1,000 feet, or and appropriate a sum of money to install hand take any action in relation thereto. By Petition rails on the outer sides of the Town Hall front Voted to raise and appropriate $2,000.00. stairs and to build aportable winter vestibule on Article 23. To see if the'town will vote to raise the landing outside the front doors, or take any action in relation thereto. and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of Voted to raise and appropriate $750.00 installing a sewer main on Kingman Avenue from North Main Street easterly a distance of approxi - Article 16. To see if the town will vote to raise mately 535 feet, or take any action in relation and appropriate a sum of money to purchase or thereto. By Petition take by eminent domain for school purposes, the Voted to raise and appropriate $4,000.00. lots of land between South Main Street and Union Article 24. To see if the town will vote to raise Street, south of the present Park Row School Build- and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of ing, designated as Parcels A through D on a plan installing approximately 1,200 feet of sewer main drawn by Kenneth E. McIntyre, dated December on Court Street, from its present terminus in an 14 1953, and filed in the Town Clerk's Office, on easterly direction to Willis Street and on Willis December 23, 1953, or take any action in relation Street southerly to connect with the present Park thereto. By Request Street sewer main, or take any action in relation Voted (193 Yes to 19 9 no) to raise and appr'opriate thereto. B Petition $19000-00 to "take?,, y Voted to raise and appropriate $2,300.00. Article 17. To see if the town will raise and Article 25. To see if the town will vote to raise appropriate a Sum of money for the wages and and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of expenses of supervisors, for school traffic •control or installing a sewer main on Hope Street from Pratt take any action in relation thereto. By Request Street southerly a distance of approximately 250 Voted to indefinitely postpone. feet, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 18. To see if the town will vote to raise By Request and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of Voted to raise and,appropriate $1,500.00 Purchasing land adjacent to the Fisher Richardson Article •26. To see if the town will vote to raise Historical House on Willow Street and to be con- and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of sidered a part of the land belonging to this property, installing a sewer main on Glen Street from Rock or take any action in relation thereto. Street easterly to Brook Street approximately 350 Motion to raise and appropriate $3,000-00 did not feet, on Rock Street from Court Street northerly to carry. Shawmut Avenue approximately 500 feet and on Article 19. To see if the town will vote to raise Brook Street from Samoset Avenue southerly to and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of Court Street approximately 700 feet, or take any action h -i relation thereto. By Request ed to raise, and printing an Assessors' Valuation Book, or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition votappropriate $4,500.00 for parts of above streets. Voted to indefinitely postpone. I Article 27. To see if the town will vote to raise Article 20. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of and appropriate a sum of money to clean and deep- installing a sewer main on Fruit Street northerly 54 ,77,77" from Hall Street approximately 700 feet and on and appropriate a sum of money to, be added to the Hall Street easterly from Fruit Street approximate- present balance of the Highway Department Garage IV 800 feet and then southerly approximately 500 account to provide SUfficient. funds for construction feet to the present Outfall Sewer line where it crosses Hall Street, or take any action in relation thereto. By Request Voted to indefinitely postpone. Article 28. To see if the town will vote to ac- quire by eminent domain, for recreation purposes, the land now owned by Fred DeLutis of Mansfield located between the southerly and easterly street lines of High Street and the so-called Fulton's Pond property now owned by the Town. By Petition Motion to acquire did not carry. Article 29. To see if the town will vote to estab- lish the boundary lines of land owned 'by the Town and Frederick A. DeLutis, situated between High Street and Fulton's Pond, to be as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Fulton's Pond and Adjacent Pro- perties, in Mansfield, Mass., Keifneth E. McIntyre Civil Engineer, Walpole, Mass., Ikugust 4, 1946," the said Frederick A. DeLutis' concedes and agrees to said lines as established for the Town by Town En- gineer Kenneth E. McIntyre, and that the Select- men be authorized to accept and execute such deeds as may be necessary to establish said lines as shown on said plan, or to 'take any action in relation there- to. By Petition. Voted (159 yes to 4 no) to so establish and to authorize deed transfers. Article 30. To see if the town will vote to accept a deed from Frederick A. DeLutis releasing his rights in Fulton's Pond and to authorize the Se- lectmen, in exchange, to execute a deed releasing questionable flowage rights it claims it may have in land owned by said Frederick A. DeLutis situated between High Street and Fulton's Pond, as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Fulton's Pond and Ad- jacent Properties, in Mansfield, Mass., Kenneth E. McIntyre, Civil Engineer, Walpole, Mass., August 4 1946)1 or to take any action in relation thereto. By Petition Voted (129 yes to 9 no to accept and execute said deeds. Article 31. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway Maintenance, or take any action in rela- tion thereto. Voted to raise and appropriate$1,000-00 Article 32. To see if the town will vote to, raise and appropriate a sum of money for continuing the Reconstruction of East Street (Chapter 90 Con- struction project), including the purchase or taking by eminent domain of any land needed, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate $12,500.00 ($9,000-00 for construction and $3,500.- 00 for land and damages). Article 33. To see if the town will vote to raise under the revised plans for this project or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to indefinitely postpone. Article 34. To see if the town will vote to appro- priate the present balance in the Stabilization Fund ($10,000-00 plus the income to the time of liquida- tion) toward the construction of a new Highway Garage and to add this fund to the present available funds for this project, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to indefinitely postpone. Article 35. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be added to the A Stabilization Fund, if action on the two previous articles are postponed, or take any action in relation thereto. ,,Voted to raise and appropriate $10,000.00 Article 36. To see if the town will Vote to, auth- orize the Selectmen to deed to the Estate of Thomas J. Fox, sufficient land from the town -owned proper- ty (Town Farm land), which is adjacent to the, Fox land, to to for 'the frontage on East Street that was lost by the said Fox Estate due to the relocation of East Street; the land to be deeded would be such as to give the Estate of Thomas J. Fox the same frontage on East Street as it had previous to the relocation and then running south- erly on the westerly side of the town farm land to the back line of the Fax land, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to so authorizeprovided the Fox Estate pays the necessary surveying fees. Article 37. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen too give deeds to the abutting property owners for any land shown as abandoned in the re- location plans of East Street, from Hope Street to - Franklin Street, as accepted by the town under Articles 30 and 31 of the 1954 annual business meeting, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to so authorize. Article 38. To see if the town will vote to accept `the layout of a new public way, in connection with the grade crossing elimination project, which will join the ends of what are presently known as Howe and West Pratt Streets as shown on a plan ap- proved by the Planning Board in accordance with Section 811 of Chapter 41 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk—the name of this new connecting way will be determined by the vote on this article as either Howe Street or West Pratt Street, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to accept the layout and name it Howe Street. Article 39. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the Selectmen to make a relocation layout for the widening of 55 ;I I Dean Street from West Street southerlyto Spring A g j Street, or take an actio I Y n in 'relation thereto. Article 48. To see if the town will vote to raise se ' Voted to indefinitely postpone. and appropriate a sum of money to install ��' a 6 wa- to. By Petition ter main on Gilbert Street from the present tenni- Ari 1 t c e 40. To see if the town will vote to raise nus to a point approximately A 1,650feet in a South - and appropriate a sum of money for the Selectmen erly direction. By Petition l to make a relocation layout for the widening of Voted o raise and appropriate $'7,000.00 High Street from Dean Street easterly to Rumford take any action in relation thereto• 1 Article T e 49 o see if the to w n will vote to raiseAvenue,or to raiseand $600.00 .appropriate and appropriate,a sumof money for the extensionVoted of water service r se ce on Brook Street Extension be - Article 41. �` ' To town will vote to raise tween Church Street et an d Cott age Street Extension. asumofmoney for the Selectmen and d o otta e Streetr e t Ex te g n AeandaPAroPriate n C`e, sion between Hope _ - tornake a relocationoc tr n layout for the widening of . Street and Brook StreetExtenslon. By Petition Williams Street from intersection Pine _. . . Note: Approximately 300 feet on Brook Street southeasterly, or take any action in relation on .Street: Extension s o and 60 0 feet on Cottage e Street Extension. thereto. ereto. V.o ted to rays e and appropriate $900-00 for Brook'.. Voted indefinitelyy postpone. i Street ee extension. on Article i1 rt c 42. e T ' • o see if the tow n well vote to raise A . rticl e _ 50. To see f th e town will acquire for and d aPPro' riate a sum of money for the Selectmen water r su_AP1 Y purposes, by right of eminent domain to make a relocation layout for the wid`ening of a n dlor Purchase all watershed ershed land an d l or all lands . Branch Street from East Street southerly to the ex t en in at least 300 feet from the shores of Beau - CompoChemical Co.pant or take any action inmn t .and North Factory Ponds together with any or ea relation ' t10 n thereto. ` 11 a . water rights therein. erein. By Petition Voted toindefinitely postpone. Vo tod to indefinitely postpone. •' ` Cle 43. Tosee if the town will vote to raise Article 51. __ T To see i f h_Art the town will vote ut appropriate a sum of money for the Selectmen o'rf z e a nd_inst ruct the Pl anni _ n Board � for the P ur toma e a relocation layout for the widening of pose of clarification and promoting the health Ware Street from East Street southerly, or take Y _ conv en le_' n c e,mo _ safety, et,•.' moralso r welfare re of the tom action in relation thereto, mu itYand itsInhabitants. to conduct a study ofan Votedto indefinitely tely ost one. the e Zoning n gBy-law and _ Map; to re port to a future - Town Meeting as provided inSection _ 27 of Chapter A ric 1 t e 44 To see if the40 town will v vote to rase of the Massachusetts General Laws, to obtain and e _ appropriate at a sum of money for the Planningwh whatever assistance is necessary to properly con - Board ar d to make e_1 layout ut plans of various unaccepted duct the study from the Board of Appeals, the t s reet s or take any actio In relation thereto. Town Counsel, tither ..T..own Ofci als, Boards andVotedtoraIse andappropriate $1,000.00.. Committees and private citizens • or take any ac- , A Article 4 e 5. T o see if the town will vote to raise tion • in relation her thereto. B e Request Y q Voted to so authorize rize instruct. and.. appropriate pp opriate a sum of money for r continuing the and t• widening of North rth Main Street between Villa Street Article e 52• To see if the e town will vote to amend and West s tStret Street, including u din the arch g purchase or talon' g the Zoning By-law gy, aw as follows: To re -zone the dis - � bY eminent domain of land and damages, or take trict now zoned as Residence "Ay', and located in any on inrelation ther thereto. h that ..:part of Mansfield known as East Mansfield ` Voted to indefinitely postpone. from it s present classification to the classification Article46. To see 'if the town will.. vote to .:raise 0 f Business siness B or take an e y action in relation thereto. er et o an a sum of money f y or the Selectmen -B Petition • Y tion Voted to indefinitely toy post one. to survey and la out various s street relocations to 0 n amend own will to t Article 56 To .see if the t vote 1 1 e mi n ate dangerous cure g_ s e an s d corners - ,including A Article 53. To see if the `town will vote to amend . Willow ' Street near Spring Street Willow Street at the Zoning` By-law as follows `.• To re -zone from an Cabot's Pond School Street eet and Elm Street at Wil- „ « "Agricultural" » g al Area to a Residence A Area the Ilam Street, reet Ea st Streeta Flint's, t nt s .:.::Mill Street eet at dist << districts 'described as follows: Starting at the Essex Street and Essex Streetpresent at Ware Street or " » P t terminus.. of the Residence nce A Area which take any action in relation thereto, is 200 feet southerly of West Street continuing Voted to indefinitelypostpone. westerly on West Street and the same 200 feet Article 47. To see if the town will ..vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money install southerly to a point 200 f WalnutP feet westerly of South Street, then northerly along and 200 feet ;to a 6" wa- ter ter main on that art of Union Street Extension wester) Y of Walnut Street to a point 200 feet south - that is an accepted street, which is ` a distance of erly of Chauncy Street, then northwesterlyalong and 200 feeto g southerly of Chauncy approximately 230 feet southerly from Benefit Street, or take any action in relation Ther o thereto. Street to the Mansfield -Foxboro town line, then easterly along the town line to the Residence Voted to raise and appropriate $500.00. present A boundar and then so Y uther1 y along this boundary Board of Appeals, the Planning Board and the pp to the point 56 , Building Inspector after a ublichearing has been {` of beginning," or take any action in relation there- Main Street and running easterly by the northerly to. By Petition line . of Edgewood Street to its present terminus and Voted to rezone in accordance with a map sub- thence turning in a southeasterly direction to the mitted. southwesterly corner of the presently located In= dustrial area, situated on both sides -of the Old en Article. 54, To see.. if the town will vote to amend ion Division of the New York New Haven and Colony , -law follows: To re -zone from an the Zoning By as f i beginning at Hartford Railroad; the northerly line g g "Agricultural" Area a Residence "A Area the g to _ easterly South Main Street a point 200 feet ea y of said ' ed a follows: Beginning at t he districts described s f b g southerly line of a pro and running easterly by the south y e � corner of thenortherly line of East Street and the Y n a Denwo d Street to the res - posed street know s o P ter 1 . Franklin Street • hent northerly easterly line of � e y o 'both sides ently located Industrial Area, 'situated n r: a distance of 2 000 feet • thence on Franklin Street � � New York New of the Old Colony Division ' of the , 1 side of n `Av en ue • easterly ` to the wester e Stearns � Y Y " proposed to Hartford Railroad. It is ' rop d Haven and Ha P thence southerly on said Stearns Av`enue a distance e re_zanethe area lying gwithin the above described of 3,000 feet to the northerly line of East Street, boundariesto an Industrial classification, cation, or take said East Street to the point of thence westerly ons t A B Petition any action' in�.relation thereto. Y ' i relation thereto. beginning, or take any action in re a • Voted to re -zone as described above. By Petition - Voted to indefinitely postpone. amend Article 59.To see if the town will vote to d - n area -zone -la zone a the Zoning By-law as follows: To re amend .ill vote t en d ' town v see if he Article 55 To s Said ° now in the vicinity of Lake Bungay. Said area is have pro - e the e . T, o -the Zoning By-law as the zone and is described aszoned as an agriculture perty listed belowre- re -zoned frorzone and RB . follows: The areas bounded by the North Att1e- to zone BCall affected property being between , boro ansfield town line Lake Bun aY,West Street n Rumford Avenue on West Street Dean Street andand • Plain Street. It is proposed to re -zone this area 140 an on the south- Stat Highway Route No. ) d (State g_ Y ,, take an action to a Residence A classification or e y k an action ' 5 et or tae erly side to a depth of 00 f e Y Y , A relation thereto. B ; Petition in re at Y • o B Petition in relation thereto. Y . _' above. Voted to . i e .zone as described _a e Voted to indefinitely postpone. .Article 60. To see if the town will vote to amend o 0 n amend own will to t Article 56 To .see if the t vote the Zoning By -taw as follows: By striking out the Zoning By-law as follows: To re -zone the area subsection rB�, there- of Section 3 and substituting described below from anA Agricultural area to a fore the following: "In all districts, expansion � of t1 Residence A area: Beginning at the North A t e- ' to the the non -conforming up use :will... be allowed boro-Mansfield d town line on West Street, area awned by non -conforming user at the time erly to Bungay Street, easterly to Gilbert of the adoption of these by-laws. laws. Greater expan _ southeasterly to opposite the northerly side of Otis cions will be :allowed when authorized by a two' _ it Gilbert at a right angle to G b Street, southwesterly g g vot of th total membership of the thirds (213) e e P _ and fi 1 town line Street to the Attleboro Mans e d Board of Appeals, the Planning Board and the pp tl _ along the Attleboro and North At e northwesterly g , Building Inspector after a ublichearing has been boro town lines _o the of beginning, , or take held by the Board of Appeals withthe_others he'r i n iti on . B Pet an 'action _in__r_el`otion_ thereto � mentioned attending,y or take any action inrelation Voted to re -zone an area bounded by West St. By Petition Bungay St., _a 1•me formed by extend•mgBalcomthereto. Noted to amend as m first sentence but as of Stand townline. `_ .the March 21, 1955' and with PP approval �t Appeal Board's, • • amend Article 57. To see if :the town will vote `to l With � a l and rester expansion also w is approval. g P PP follows: To re -zone areas i By-law a e e the Zoning y , s ` that include properties beginning atapproximately Article 61. To see if the town will vote to amend 200 feet south of Dane Street on the westerly the Zoning By-law as follows: By addingto Section northerly h Main Street and extending in a Y North g �` `h the following clause : 4. All •VII, subsection e g 'on along North Main Street to the Foxboro- directs g._ • rt u a industrial property at he > time property n use s _ P P Y _ c following the town line Mansfield town Line thence g e o the present zoning by-laws shall of the adoption f e p t g Y ' of approximately 1500 feet in 'a westerly. a distance pp be zoned as industrial areas," or take any action in _Y «• an ad'a- direction, thence to a point of beginning; d �ng„ relation thereto. By Petition centareas.I is proposed to rezone these areas to ` .. t A p Voted to indefinitely. postpone. , a Business C classification, or take any action in By Petition Article 62. To see if the town will vote to amend relation thereto. Voted to indefinitely postpone. the Zoning By-law as follows: By striking out ,the present Section III and substituting in place there - Article 58. To see if the town will vote to amend of the following: "Section III. Non -conforming the Zoning By-law as follows: To re -zone a Resi- Uses Permitted "A non -conforming use 'is the use dente A area east' of South Main Street for Indus- of any building or land lawfully occupied at the trial use. Said area is described as follows: "The time of the adoption of this by-law which does not southerly line beginning 200 feet easterly of South conform to the requirements of the district in which 57 it is located. Any buildingor art of a building P g which at the time of ado ti p on of this by-law ' being Y is b running Northeasterly approximately 800 Fe Y et an m � '� may be submitted b the Town Charter and By-law Y Y Y Voted to do this work from regular Highway g u to a n - put on conforming use 'ma be : 1. Contin- Y an extension of the Northerlylin' of e he present Industrial District; thence �� =� Committee appointed un Article of Revision Comm ee app d der `Art c e 30 of Dept. funds. P ued in that use. 2. Rebuiltpartially pa a ly or wholly running Southwesterlythe along the resent Industrial Di P strict; thence run- annual town meeting February 25, 1952 and under Article 6 of the special town meeting of April Article 4. To see if the town will `vote to amend r enlarged and�o e arged or removed, or "take any action in ning Westerly along the extended Northerly1' line of 1 2. 21, 95 the Zoning By-law in such a manner that ' the Pub - relation thereto. By Petition ' Ed ewoo tie g d Street approximately, 1,000 feet to the Are or of ro ress was even and ecce Lance P t P g g P each Zoning By -law change shall be lic hearing for ea g g Voted to . indefinitely postpone.. - point of beginning, as shown on plan filed in the voted. The report is recorded in the Town Re- tie prominently and at least twice in the lo- advertised d p o Y Article 63 To see if the town will vote to amend Town Clerk's Office," or take any action in relation ' cords. ews a e or take 'a action in relation there - cal n P p rs, p� the Zoning By -slaw as follows: BY extending _ ding ahs thereto. By Petition to. By Petition Voted to combine action with Article 5 present Industrial Districty to include the land in Voted to indefinitely postpone• e Article 71 To hear the report of any commute , Man Mansfield bounded and described as '"Be -B e •f ginning ata point in the Northerly line P e ne of Y Article 66. To e see if the town will vote to arae amend � ry� �. or ' f the town or to name an commit ee to see 1 e Il vo ro riate an sum of mone for the will to to p Y Y h will vote to amend Article 5. To see 1 the town r ..Wilson Place 3 09 feet East of South Main Street; _ the Zonin By-law a follows: Zoning Y s f s. To extend the 'res:• P .app • - i tee Note—no action on an re use of any comm t y h of Sec - -law b inserting at the end the Zoning B Y g e g �' set , ......thence running , Northwesterly to a point at landof Mans_ ent Industrialto include the land In Mansfield eld Port can be taken anderth1s general article other e followingparagraph: XIIIADMENTS the ara ra h•running tion M..EN Lumber Company, thence running Westerly `66 and described as follows: Southerly by than to receive it as one of 1 formation only per ddltion to advertising a Public Hearing onBondsd In ` corner of land of Mansfield eld Lumber Com- _. Church Street; Westerly ' Rumford Avenue, 3 of Chapter 1 of the Town B -laws.feet the Zoning BY -law as required by changes in ' PanY, thence runningNorthwesterlY along of ' b land ownedb the Town of Mansfield: The report of the investigation on committee aP _ ha11 whenachangeinthNortherl Iaw, o Planning Board s n . . M an.s.....'.fiCompany, anY 3 00 feeeb b tt:o Webb rl Easterly Y by New Yo rk New Haven and ford Railroad Taunton Branch as shown on Porated underArtic1a 65 of thamset�ng0f March.. permitted u s in a ittee oa change o f d thea A nge area m__ _ lo- s proposed, give 11c notice thereof 1naPlace• r; thence running along the Southerly of Place approximately 101 file 1n the Town Clerk's Office, or take an action t ulte r communetY manerotor15 1954 to stud Pro ect filed a wr tre ort which w s a ce t d cal newspaper general circulation mtheTown ` ,Southen ...eld _Lum.ber running Northwesterly across Webb in relationthereto. By Voted with thanks and the commit discherged The and notice mail, postageto thefeet.thence 11 property and tothe owners of aPIace and along lend of Mansfield Lumber Com a- to indefinitely postpone. � report did not favor incinerator due to costof '' (1000) feet the area onde- nythousand to the Northerly Yeine of East Street- thence running Westerly Y on East Street to the Present Ari Ie t 6_7 To e if the townn will voteamend such a project. cribed.e petition, as the appear thms t o_ e... Industrial District; thence running Northwesterly .. the ZoningBy-law as follows. To zone a area , , .in. .t.h recent taxlist, or take an action mic1ationthere_ resent Industrial District thence run - frornAgriculturaluse to -be an Indus Industrial District `s Town Warrantfor Special Town Meeting mg - _to BYPetiti Petition ' EasterlYalong. the Industrial District The land is bounded anddescribed as follows: "Northerly _ 1 55 (Articles 2_5) Held on March 7 Voted to amendd so as toadvertisetise s at to the land of the New York New Haven &Hart- by Spring Street,EasterlSbYU Union . and to petitionersendnotecebYmail.tothe . Railroad Taunton.. Branch thencece running .s _ StreetExtension; Southerly by line 300 feet disford � s w ' Called to order at9 P M and adjourned at 9.52 ` 'o ;andto all resident who are voters or property _ , ' alon the New York New even and tontandPar 11e1 to ng Street; Wester1Y bYa P. M. until after action on 38 of _n family owners Providedthat only e notica to a Railroad_ . aunton Branch, to WilsonPerPendicular line1020 feet e t from Unl on Street es t Extension and to Spring Street, ; regular town who live atgiven addressis required. firedHartfora thence running Westerly along the northerly ' as shown on planPlace, ; -.- of Wilson Place thep int of be inning,as filed in the Town Clerk's Office ce or take any action r�to - Adjourned Meeting—Held mg_Held on March 21 1955 Arti _.. : on plan filed in the Town Clerks Office", or .: inrelanrelation By c e 1)Voted Town Warren for the Special Town.M.. eetm gshown take any action in relation thereto. BY Petition to indefinitely postpone. M Noted ed to indefinite) postpone. �' P P . • Article 68. T o see if the town will vote to amend adjourned 11 0 o M n ad ou ed at t rd at 11 P. and Called o order J 1 55 Held on November_9 9 • Article - e 64. To see if the town will vote to amend h Z the Zoning By-law as follows: ; T g Y o re zone an area � P. • l/ . . ,.30 P M. and adjourned at Called to order at '7 3 • - - - the Zoning n B - .law as folio g Y follows: To re -zone from ' that is now zoned ed for Residence C u i use and s « described as follows: Thbe- e ro ert located P P Y rt _w raise T f` the town will vote to r e Article 1. o see , ' . i P M. 8.50... Agriculture I to Haus trial District the land: in West M ansfi 1 . ' r e d bo bounded, unded and descri bed as follows w en Pratt a t Str r Street, Cock Crocker Street, e s n e e et Ch1_ o Avenue , • w _ .. � M _ y - construe- um of mons for the.. and appropriate a s Y ' _ 111 join h :ends h new public way which w the tion of the P Y J ran trans - 1 t s will vote o Article 1 1. To if the ow n _w e_ t rt c e see . . "Northwesterly b Otis Street Y s and the present Resi- .. P t and h t proposed o s e e ext d en slo o n f Chaun c P P Street as Y set shown o m n a a din the Town n Clerk Office. Clerk's �v _ m N � ,.0 resentl` known as Howe and West of what are P Y c n a sum 0 f account I Estate ac turn th ` :Sale of Rea e t fer f e _ _ acnes A. D )strict, Southwes erl b Gilbert y Y 1 Bert Street • _ , .:file I i _ �� It s proposed ore re -zone ne th are P e area Business C . r __ ,� v 1 � � M h urch or taken b Prat Streets includin e p ase g Y t g purpose o f h os 1 .0 for e e _ x 10 50..0. o mons not to exceed _P P Y, $ � , , ' Souther) b a `ro .- Y ad leaden f Y g from Gilbert Street t ss cla classification, a o or take' n a action n 1 Y 1 relation thereto. _ layout of Dineen of an land needed if the.... y eminent d Y , ar e I of ma c ml domain s taking b eminent purchasing or to n P _ P g g Y . tower . ds the intersection of El Elm and Oak Streets • . . M K b action this new public way 'has been accepted y t s P Y Street b _ r n S e o Chau c et _ southerly sed f land on the sout e e y Y SoutheasterlyWinthropi b a lin 1 00 Y_ e, 0 feet distant - . nt and `oral A B Petition Yand V _' Voted t r d o re -zone ` th e e area described c bed ;w 1 own meeting of this year un taken at the regular ar t g Y g Rumford Avenue a d thr Avenue and __R d tween W n o P lel to the New w York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- d a ov above. � � Article 38 or take any action in relation where der Art c e , Y _ off-street ark... development of these areas for t the de p F o Providence r ad, Providence Divisican , Northeasterlyb of El Y d m Article 69. To see if the town will vote to in- . to. h r - relation _ t e thereto. in or take any action in g, Street, as shown on a tan file p din the Town Clerks struct the Town Chart Charter Revision Committee, (Ap- Voted to raise and appropriate $9, 000.00 o purchase 36 es 33 no 213 vote Voted not. t ( Y P OfIZ ce, or take any action in relation thereto.required) pointed under .Article 30 of the Annual Town Meet- . ., By Petition Voted to indefinitely postpone. in of February 2 g eb wry 5, 1952) to bring before a Special Tow n Meeting to be held in June, 1955, a proposed � h tow will vote to raise Article 2. To see if the n • � whatever and appropriate a sum of money to do will vote to amend Article 2. To see: if the town wi to Article 65. To see if the town will vote to amend town charter which will substitute for the resent P work is necessary so that the school bus may use the Zonin -law as follows: To re -zone the area g B _ y described below from Residence C to Business C. the Zoning By-law as follows: "To extend rid the pres- office of Town Mana e Manager, an office of Town Engineer, who will 1 head a public works department P P nt and put turn- round purposes oses as has been Airport ..Road for a p p proposed b the school committee and the planning props y Beginning at the corner of County Street and Vic - crit Industrial District to include the len _ din Mans field bounded and described as follows: all other functions under the Boar o all f Selectmen, or take an action in relation thereto• board, Y tory Street, ` so-called, thence easterly on said Vic _ - Beginning ata Dint in P the Northerly line Edgewood Street also' a proposed town charter which will eliminate By Petition tory Street' 250 feet, thence northwesterly 250 feet Foxboro of 200 Feet East of South Main Street; thence the office of Town Manager and make all deart.:. P Voted to indefinitely postpone. from and parallel to County Street to the run- ning Northwesterly 345 feet parallel to South Main ment heads responsible directly to the Selectmen; line; then westerly along said town line to County thence running Easterly 600 Feet parallel to or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition Article 3. To see if the town will vote to raise Street; and thence southeasterly along County take any action Edgewood Street; thence running Northwesterly Voted to indefinitely postpone. and appropriate a sum of money for the improve- action i ment of 'Thompson Street, or take any n Street to the point of beginning, or in relation thereto. By ` Petition 550 Feet perpendicular to Edgewood Street; thence Article 70. To hear and act on any report that relation thereto. ' By Petition Voted to indefinitely postpone. 58 59 17 V*tal 1 Stati*stics 8 Richard Irvin Purrier, Mansfield R g , Births. 23 Cathy Jean Scialoia April Jane Elaine Cataloni, Foxboro .; 2 Barry Charles Farnsworth Robert G. and Eleanor L. Richard W. and Virginia M. g Total births for Mansfield i 1� n the last 13 :.ears Y David d Benjamin Rathbun Benjamin and � n L. a Constance E. 24 1942 150 1949 6 � Gleniff d Cl or Turner . Clifford B. and Beverly J. 24 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Goodman Jr. 141 Mout Ben Elizabeth Demers . Peter r J. and Mars E. .......1943 143.. 1950 163 1 5 T Thomas Frederick s Antosca John B and Anne B 1944 151 1951 151 1 Janet Lynne Fisher er Frederick B. and Mildred E. 1....45 9 13 0 1 2 95 148 18 Paula Coyne Y i William C. and Phyllis Y P. 1946 144 1953 51 1 18 z0 Sheila .:Ann Buck Sarah Catherine C Forbes Richard C. and Anna R. Harold B. and Ruth C. ✓ 1 947 172 1954 '.154 2' 3 Armand _ nd Otis Cha Chamberlain '+- Armand: O. and Rita M. 1 948 138 1955 140 2' mePhyllis James Ku 1 J ast p 1 Alfred J. Ph L J y 25 1954 and 1955 Birth Re Births corded'. from January 28 2 �`Y Liz et h Je4 n Dunn n "• - • '• Vincent Anastaao GuerrrniJr.Vincent John L. and Sandra Z A. and > J Mary H. -1 955 through 'Januar 17 X956 Y 26 Robert DiGiampietro Alfred and Angelina g a A• 18 Lawrence Andrew Neves H. Ralph O. and Odessa 27 AlbertMer Pal' Pe anza Alberto P. and Kathleen E . -7 BORN IN 1954 29 ` ' Mark Everett Lancaster Cecil and F. ' r✓ Janet Mary S iezio L. Modesto and Marie May 28 August t W. andJoan A. 3 1 Linda Diane Bennett Taze A. Mary 2 2 Ellen Klecka Jeffrey e� Baker WilliamsWi lli Edward J rand Wilda Maurice W .and Dianen eT. 31 ,t Sep em be r 2 Male February 18, Scott t Tu in er n Kl k e Paul L and d Martl za G William. Henry Inman an effre J y ..Thomas Kett Ra mond E. and Margaret Y ar aret E. George G. and Natalie �. November b er 8 Nancy Ma'tie Bar boz a Robert R. Nancy L. 24 ' Elizabeth SusanGribent Walter R. Jr.,and Barbara 10 10 Robert rt_ Wayne eM Morse , Curtis; ...Russell Simmons Donald V.and Florence M. ;Edward R. and Lois A. 2 ' December 12 Lir a l' e Marian Lerette ::Charles W. and Yolanda Y 11 Melissa Jane MacLeod David Stanley Dugan John B. and Mar 1 $ u' Gerald F. and Patricia A. 1' 5 2 4 Male le h Mark Joseph C Bede n William F. Marjorie orie E. ...,; 12 Williamvid RileyRrl11ism 31 __D ave dCh rl a es Federici Raymond F b F. and Barbara I BORN O IN 1955 Lori Juni ' cKaY,MdnsfieId IoulseAr eve M January 4 Kevin James Beatty Fred J. and Patricia a A. 3 Jane Beulah Kelso George and D g J Dorothy B. Y 11 12 Mar Alice ice Corlrss Susan Patty lila Y Y Leonard M. and Phyllis L. George E. and Ellen M. 8 Male 14 Wayne Norman Brown Samuel E. and M L. 10 M ell Melissa s sa Ell en re P sc of t Len ox.and ' J Mary A. 1 ' ' Richard ichard Carl Orsw ell Prentice L. and June L. 12 Robert Harold Willsohn B _ J .and Helen L. 15 Female 15'_ Gerald Lee Snyder Y ' Francis A. and Virginia A. 17 Male 16 Paul Anthony h n 0 y Connor John M. and Victoria R . 20' Donna Marie Hovey Walter R. and Caroline D. . , 17 Donna Jeanne Mu f_ord Ralph h an d Jean C. 24> Mary Ellen Pierce Paul and Doris 1 3 - 9 Dean Winston Ranns A. `' Dean and Marjorie P. 30 Marylou Buenvta ge Joseph F. and Eva E. 25 Female 27 T Wayne ne Leslie' Briggs George H. and Marjorie L. 27 Brenda Lee Cutillo Victor and Dorothy F. Vick i Ann Danforth imothYSteven Mowry July 2 Beverly ev ere y Ann Cutillo Victor and Dorothy5` F. Margaret g et .lVfary Pomfret Robert F. and Alice E. R 28 Donna Marie ori e Beda rd Raymond and F. and Dorothy 1 3 Virginia mi a Lee Hill Donald B. and Priscilla M. 12 Walker 'Flint Mansfield Benjamin Wa , February,• 14 James Anthony Duarte, John A. and Elinor � Susan 16 Elizabeth Ann _Ffn'nellRaymond d A . Jr.,Jand Julia T. 4 Isabell Correira Man ' Manuel D. and Alice. I. 20 Alan Scott Desrocher Ralph J. Jr., and Maureen M. 7 Joseph John ar i C do u I p J to III Joseph se h an J p J d Constance A. 2 2 .. Lynne Ethel Cotterill John T. Jr., and Barbara L. 9 Linda Marie Cripps pp Nelson T. an d Rita E. 4 2William Francis .Willi ' am Vieikant r. ,J Francis W .and Ellie M. 11 . Loring Thomas Lorin Brown Clayton Y S. and Shirley' A. 25 Jody Clark Y Kenneth R. and Florence R. 13 Linda Eve Horsman Stanley S nley A. and Priscilla f 27 Pamela Joy Reasoner Conice G. and Doris V. - 15 Mar Lynne Baldini Y Y Raldo and Maxine V. 29 William: Vincent Poirier Vincent J. and Virginia M. 26 Karen Anne Schleicher Leo R. and Anne M. 1945 77 19 51 80 -27 Elaine Marie Goddard Ra mon Y d d E. an Eleana M. AU gust 1952 80 March 2 Paula Ann Breen Thomas J. and Elsie L. 1 Roberta Anne Galanti Robert A. and Helen M. Z 3 Larry Francis Danue Female Francis D. and Carol L. 1* Ronalda J mes Bacchiocchi Rico A '� A. Mildred G. 3 Lorinda 'Weir Walter C. and Marilyn S. 5 Joyce Arlene Westhaver <,• Edmund A. and Evelyn I. 8 Diane Marie Marvelle John and Hazel G. 10 James Robert .Correia James R. and Elizabeth > M. 13 Bruce Kent Oldmixon George E. a g and Marjorie A. 11 Mark Daniel, Unger;' Robert S. and ' Lorraine F. 20 Donna Louise. Pellegrini g Mario rio and Lillian M. 11 Richard Lgslie Strese Robert L. and Mary J. 21 Lisa Anne Verzola Rocco W. and Catherine M. 15Dean' 16 Edmund Robitaille, Pamela Jeanne Tobey Jr. ,` Dean E. and Janet B. Roderick 26 Robert Andrew Long Bernard L. and Sheila M. 17; John Thomas Gowan B. and Dorothy I. James E. and Geraldine H. 31 Paul Henry Petrillo Guido and Pauline M. 18 Paul Arnold Collins Roland K. and Mildred M. September 22 22 Roy Edward Mackey Michael Patrick Kumph Raymond E. and Ida J. Allen J. and Maureen T. 1 Carol Jean Steeves Milton H. and Elvira P. 28 M4chele'McKay Arthur J. and Michelina' M. 5 8 Patricia Ann Ducharme Walter Robert Cornell William A. and Martha E. Walter S. and Alice P. 30 Kievi_ Robert Marquis Robert A. and Katherine E. 9 Jack Dennise Auld George H. and Cora 31 Samuel Frederick Payne " Robert W. and Virginia B. 16 Gail Diane Proteau Edward J. and Helen J. 60 17 Elizabeth Ann Kennedy len Theodore F. `and. He C. 8 Richard Irvin Purrier, Mansfield R g , 23 Cathy Jean Scialoia Harry A. and June M. Jane Elaine Cataloni, Foxboro .; 23 Washburn Richard Steven W burn Richard W. and Virginia M. g 8 Pleb htS William `Salvatore Trimboli Jackson b , ' 24 Edmund Albert Couture, Jr. Edmund A. and Ab New York ' 24 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Goodman Jr. Franklin D. R. and Roberta A. Helen Marie Vallett, Mansfield October b er 15 James Stuart Prophet, Mans field Isabella May Watson, Medfield Y 1 Valerie Jeanne Va lletc a Jtleboro E Florence I. John and Fl J ' 15 ., Watson,on North Russell Arthur Wats 1 6 Cheryl Ann Burton Y Michaela` Smith Joseph E. a Joan Clyde nd J J. Norman E. and Rita P. d Fasul Mansfield Jeanette Jean o, ✓ io Robin Marie Keating Arthur L. and Virginia v 22 Stephen Joseph Conroy, Central Fll s, 13 16 Male William Joseph VerdiMay William V. and Priscilla �. ` 'Rhode_ Island Mansfield Palanza, 17 Robert Maxime Green, Jr. Thomas David Liberatore Robert M. and 1\1ary-J1ne Frank J. and Clara M. 22 William 'Donald Munro Mansfield , 18 Lawrence Andrew Neves H. Ralph O. and Odessa Jean Edna Morse, Mansfield -7 Marilyn Elizabeth Eames Leonard W and Shirley J 26 ns field Alfred Peter Gue rine , Mansfield r✓ Janet Mary S iezio L. Modesto and Marie BarbaraAnn Richards, North Attleboro 28 Debra jean Perry W. andJoan A. ' 2 9 Alden Mason Richard d Carlton S. til n and Ma y 31 Diane Pauline Leonard Russell E. and RosenorY D. February 31 nn Maurer Marilynn William G and Lo is 5 LewisGarland, Mansfield �. er November nib . .Salvatore ` e 1 dJacue11neMarYVallettMansfi 1 Deborah jean DeLonb Conroy HRobet M. and7can and Cor inne M. 5.Manu I Peter Medelros,StephenJ. Man"sfiefd 2 Barbara can Cook Beit�m .'andshir1ev A. ' Jeanette DotoresTettau1t,Warwick, ` ✓��..-. 5 5 '- Bonnie Briggs noi T. Eleanor e ell C . and a' Russell s Rhode Island ...,; 12 Williamvid RileyRrl11ism H rriet E . Ea nd 12 ain Not.t h Attleb oro h S . Germain, Joseph Emile seP , 12 Lori andP�iscileaM. Warren C Simon E. and Theresa H. ' cKaY,MdnsfieId IoulseAr eve M 13 14 lle Johnson Karen Isabe Donald Francis Be lavance a me G. Cynl N. and Germ 16 ` Lawrence Francis MahOneY,_Foxb0ra 18 Kenneth Merle Leonard a r il n_ L. Malcolm and MarilynM fie ld Mansfield Barbara a_ Gormley, mle S Y, 18 etteMatie Z offtni Jeanette o and Delores s v. E le.a 19 th; a n rn Wrentham e rd Allen B 1sd e 11 , .W Richard 25 Barton ClenieMcLeleanRi and Flora R. hard B. Daniel L. and Brenda T. Mel Mansfield Gloria Norma : E 30 -Crystal Anne Palanza 19 Robert Keating Jones, Mansfield nib er December e ose Bernardo Mansfield Celeste R , 1 Joseph Ralph D Abreu h and Gwendolynn R. Joseph 19 hton 1Ch, Stoughton u Josephh Wenske,v g Walter r 14 Kathleen Ph lis Moreshead William E. and MarlenJ. John K. and Joyce M. Josephine Mary Griffin Mansfield 18 22 Alan Keith Liston Diana Lynn Power i Charles S. and Anna' 27 T Wayne ne Leslie' Briggs George H. and Marjorie L. March . � F 28 Vick i Ann Danforth imothYSteven Mowry Lloyd A. and Leona M. Herbert D. and. Bonnie J 12 V rg 11 McKelden Fleming, Groton, Conn. _ Christopher John Colzlla Charles F. and Mary L. Mansfield Josephine Law ' 3o John Salvatore Garland Joh Jacqueline Salvatore L. and Jacqu Winifred L. 12 Walker 'Flint Mansfield Benjamin Wa , 30 Fron tl to g Guido C. and '' Sweet Norton Marjorie Evelyn , 12 John Balfour Martin Norwood ..Jon , MacionLoretta... May, Mansfield `'fi Total marriages 1nMans In the 1ast 13Years 'A r it G 19 4 2 1 05 1 948 105 2 . �nt __ Jr. ro Frances William V lerka Foxboro r 63 1949 93 r Mansfield Ellie e_Maree Power,e r 1943 9 fi Roy Allen MCGlas h in g, Mansfield eld9619501944 66 � Attleboro Jeannette,Ann Chare�tte, A 1945 77 19 51 80 `15 Norman Elmer Phinney, Mansfield 1946 128 1952 80 Barbara Jean York, Brockton 1947 117 1953 92 16 Lawrence Worthen Tufts, Bridgewater 1954 74 Dorothy May Riley, Easton 16 Alexander Dominic D'Agostino, Mansfield from Januar 6, 1955 19 55 Marriages Recorded Y en Mansfield' Marjorie Ann.: (Mewes) Hansen, 3_ through January 6, 1956 16 Joseph Gomes. DeFaria, North Easton p Julie Nichlos (S caldini) Falcone, Mansfield Total of 103. 16 David ` Walter Goyette, North Attleboro January Louise Catherine Prophet, Mansfield 'lliam Leard Jr, Mansfield 5 George W1 16 George Melvin Griffin, Providence, Rhode Is Nancy Louise Gracie, Attleboro Pear Marie (Perry) Greenwell, Providence, 7 Lawrence Marc Alexander Dell''Aquila, Rhode Island Mansfield 16 Walter Joseph MacDonald, Jr., Brockton Eleanor Catherine Bruce, Mansfield Joan Louise Murphy, Mansfield 61 16 Frank Souza, Jr., Mansfield August 16 Sarah Luce Fuller, Foxboro Joseph Lewis Sousa, Attleboro 6 John E. Flynn, Jr., Mansfield 63 Lucy Casilda Rossi, Mansfield Jacqueline Marie Annese, Mansfield Alice M. Long, Mansfield 23 Nando Michael Melchiorri, Mansfield 6 Herbert Frederick Hawksley, Foxboro 23 25 Sarah Ann Gordon, Boston Helen P. Allen, Mansfield 30 Augustine Ferreira Gouveia, Norton 6 Edward Stanley Hosepian, Foxboro 1 13 Patricia Ann Houghton, Mansfield Lucille An Giovino, Mansfield 30 Thomas Gerald Rattigan, Foxboro 10 Edmund Joseph Vierra, Taunton' Roy C. McGlashing Jeanette Irene Mei Mansfield 7 27 13 Edith Stella(Cardinute) Cardoza, Mansfield, 5 7 , 11 Jean Marie Belanger, Hartford, Conn. 12 Robert Thomas Holt, Mansfield May William Murray Beebe Dorothy Elinor (Webb) Seltsam, Mansfield 15 Lester Joseph Cuneo, Mansfield 12 Raymond Warren Day, Foxboro Rita Loretta Baccari, Quincy 12 Ernest Lincoln, White, Jr., Foxboro Shirley Ann Brown, Foxboro 21 Edward Henry Pierce, Mansfield 13 Arthur Robert Chace, Mansfield 27 Helen Louise (Knowles) St. Pierre, 41 Janet Mable Agan, Mansfield• 16 Lewis Preston Beaumont, Foxboro North Attleboro 13 Roger William Lincoln, Attleboro Florence Eva (George) Connolly, Mansfield 3 Clementine Mondillo, Mansfield 71 June 16 Rudolph N. -Schulz, Mansfield 4 Her Hansen Rolls, Foxboro 11 17 Ruth J. Lambirth, West Medway 5 Roberta Inez Tripp, Foxboro 27 Richard Edgar Buck, Mansfield 4 Charles Nason Anthony, Foxbora John Reed Milson Marion Elizabeth Graham, Mansfield 0 25 Marjorie Helen Wellman, Mansfield 27 Edward Joseph Sheldon, Jr., Mansfield 4 Richard Arlen DiBonay Quincy leld 27 Carleton Ivan Shepard, Mansf Hazel Belle Coit, Norwood Lillian Maud McGarry Ellen M. McDermott Claudia Lorraine Miller, Mansfield 1 21 Phyllis Lynch, Taunton 4 Lucien Robert Gaudreau, North Attleboro 59 September �8 Ronald Earl Harrop, South O&ttleboro Doris Jean Ottaviani, Mansfield 3 Theodore Clinton Faster, Mansfield 4 Joseph Eugene Taylor, Taunton 29 Sandra Giles, Mansfield 76 Gloria An Carnevali, Mansfield 3 James An Mitchell, Jr., Mansfield, 11 Francis Joseph Lies, Jr., Riverside, Ill. Margery Helen Russell, Foxboro An Margaret Beatty, Mansfield 5 Robert Thomas Chandler, Brockton 11 Daniel Charles Pa1anza, Mansfield Francis Holmes.:87 Marie Pauline DesChamps, Mansfield 1 5 Brenda Joyce Woodlock, Mansfield 5 Peter Joseph Day, Mansfield ' 14 James Aloysius Foley, Attleboro� Jean Marie Burrell, Mansfield Sarah Irene Goodman, Pembroke William Adam Jamieson Eleanor Rhea LaBelle, Mansfield 7 Richard Albert Haberlen, New York 18 Paul Raymond Dufour, Pawtucket, 78 Frances Irene, Weber, Mansfield Dawn Ingrid Arwezon, Lakewood, R. I. Rhode Island 13 Robert Willis Eames, Mansfield Mary America Leonelli, Mansfield Nancy Claire Nelson , Mansfield 18 John Leonard Koukol, Mansfield 15 Richard A. Schulz, Mansfield Male Rocco Falotico Elinor Lorraine Johnson, Foxboro, 8 4 Carol L. Stoddard, Walpole 25 Joseph Sidney Jolly, Jr., Foxboro 17 Patrick James Todesco, Mansfield Corabelle Pharmakis, Attleboro Elizabeth Ann Atwell, Mansfield Henry Lyman Austin Corinne Marie Metrano, Foxboro 25 Robert Louis Lazarovich, Walpole 22 Vera G. (Grinnell) Sanborn 69 Mary Elizabeth McCarthy, Mansfield Sylvia Marie Pasquariello, Mansfield October Clara Anna (Fiske) flint 1 July 1 Francis Frederick LaPlante, Mansfield 2 Winthrop Vaughan Carney, Attleboro 2 Carla Jean DePrizio, Mansfield Forrest Harold Emery, Brockton Carol Frances Devers, Mansfield Marlene Vivian Novak, Mansfield Marjorie Isabel Knox, Mansfield 2 Anthony Gilmore Chambelps, Mansfield 3 Joseph Richard Brown, Mansfield Barbara Louise Bayon, Holyoke Mabel Agnes Phinney, Mansfield Pauline Sylvia Pena, Brockton 8 Albert Holbrook, Mansfield 1.5 Daniel Edward Creeden, Mansfield 13 15 Minnie Mary (Knight) Sharpe,, Mansfield 66 Janice Ann White, Taunton 10 James Arthur Robertson, Mansfield 22 James Vincent Avallone, Mansfield Nancy Ann Pierce, Brookline 21 Marilyn Effie McLeodMansfield 15 Edward Allen Marvelle, Mansfield 22 , Warren LeRoy Churchill, Whitman Martha H. Boltz Yvonne Cecil Villeneuve, East Providence, R. I. 7 14 5 Ill Mary Ellen (Boynton) McHenry, Mansfield 16 Paul Joseph LaRosee, Norton 22 Chester Walter CocalAttleboro To deaths in Mansfield in the -last 13 years Barbara Eunice Salley, Norton July , Frances Thelma Todd, Mansfield 22 George A. MacCarlie, Norton 22 Elmer C. HodsonMansfield 69 Florence Banfild, Norton � 1942 831-- 1948 95 , Eleanor (Berry) Bell, Wrentham 23 Raymond Robert Fulton, 2nd., Plainville 22 Edward Henry Kane, Mansfield 25 26 Marilyn Louise Wagner, Mansfield 38 54 Margaret Elizabeth Tierney, Dorchester 30 Arthur Owen Max Wentzell, Jr., Attleboro 24 Burton Campbell Newell, Foxboro 9 18 Lucille Aurore Chartier, Mansfield Shirley Mea Morse, Foxboro 62 Mansfield 29 Robert Richard Baptiste, Mansf 14 Santa (Marioni) Annise 63 Jacqueline Marie Annese, Mansfield 19 Ella Augusta (Hunt) Richardson Lodovico Soldani 88 70 9 .216 29 Wallace Alfred Wragg, Mansfield 23 25 Female Mansf Marion He Mansfield Helen (Wheaton) Grant, 3o Katherine (Manning) McIntyre 77 1 13 ebruary February 5 Gregory Foe Abbott, New York 4 Roy C. McGlashing 42 7 27 13 Geraldine Anne Marcheselli, Mansfield 5 7 Luigi Cipriani Amanda (Hansen) Gilbert 70 83 1 11 — 12 Robert Thomas Holt, Mansfield 14 William Murray Beebe 77 2 30 Pauline Marie Reynolds, Mansfield 17 Female 12 Ernest Lincoln, White, Jr., Foxboro 17 Luther Clifton Grozier 48 11 20 Prisilla Elizabeth Knight, Mansfield 27 Robert J. Poirier 41 7 16 Lewis Preston Beaumont, Foxboro March Florence Eva (George) Connolly, Mansfield 3 Arthur Joseph Filion 71 4 1 20 George Leo Ward, Jr., Mansfield 4 Alfreda Maria Nordberg 77 11 17 Florence Angela Labagnara, Roslindale 5 Ralph DiGiovanni 54 6 18 25 Joseph Charles Martin Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. 11 John Reed Milson 92 0 25 Mary Elizabeth Vallett, Mansfield 14 Frank Trenwith Wills 74 56 11 27 2 19 leld 27 Carleton Ivan Shepard, Mansf 20 26 Lillian Maud McGarry Ellen M. McDermott 90 1 21 Phyllis Lynch, Taunton 27 Domenico Cesolini 59 11 4 �8 Ronald Earl Harrop, South O&ttleboro 28 Domenico Crescitelli 73 — 1 7 Virginia Anita Signoriello, .4 Mansfield 29 Fred L. Carroll 76 5 4 April December 1Charles Francis Holmes.:87 1 5 0 James Alexander Weir, Mansfield 11 Joseph H. Powers 60 9 5 Jean Marie Burrell, Mansfield 13 William Adam Jamieson 85 8 10 3 Joseph Gilbert Bonney, Jr., Mansfield 15 Ella M. (Brown) Read 78 4 14 Dawn Ingrid Arwezon, Lakewood, R. I. May 9 Robert Blazier Browning, Fairfield, Conn.- Mary Priscilla Donlan, Mansfield 2 9 Male Rocco Falotico 83 8 4 10 Henry Francis Douglass, Mansfield 15 Male Corabelle Pharmakis, Attleboro 17 Henry Lyman Austin 86i 7 — 10 Allen Thomas Hess, Germantown, Ohio 22 Vera G. (Grinnell) Sanborn 69 9 1-2 Sylvia Marie Pasquariello, Mansfield 22 -)4 Clara Anna (Fiske) flint 1 85 0 13 6 -10 17 Leonard Francis Higney, Providence, R. 1. 28 Melvina (Gaboury) Ball6u Elizabeth Ellen (Ledwich) Sloan 89 72 10 Carol Frances Devers, Mansfield 17 John Francis McPherson, Mansfield June Mabel Agnes Phinney, Mansfield 11 Kathryn E. (Sheehan) Allen 63 2 5 1 Richard Berg Yager, Mansfield 13 15 Victoria Dellachiora, Female 66 — — Barbara Williams Howe, Mansfield18 Male 21 Arthur Joseph Tessier 59 3 20 D ea hs 26 '26 Martha H. Boltz 36 41 7 14 5 Ill t Thomas J. Overka To deaths in Mansfield in the -last 13 years July 9 Beatrice Webster (Hallett) Sargent 69 11 5 1942 831-- 1948 95 13 Bert Laurence Martin 72 6 12 1943 96 1949 96 25 26 Evelyn (Dupee) Hewes Margaret M. (Kerwin) Provost 38 54 8 26 2 21 1944 98 1950 95 31 Rose Tressa (Cavicchi) Cavallo 54 9 18 1945 84 1951 107 August 1946 78 1952 68 3 Female 1947 84 1953 101 7 Charles' Emerson Fletcher 56 — — 82 16 Honora A. (Noonan) Lane 66 8 17 1954 16 John Catalano 63 10 4 1955 Deaths Recorded from January 7, 1.955 19 23 Brainerd Taylor Gilbert Morton Miller 78 60 3 21 10 10 through January 13, 1956 26 Marie Angelina (Leveque) Richards 55 11 13 26 Wilfred Lester <Ball 81, 1 12 Total of 81 29 Floridel (Buck) Winslow .86: 3 13 30 Josephine (Morbidelli) Pellegritni. 2 10 January September Yrs. Mos. Days 6 Katherine (Flavin) Manning 87 — Z 2. 2 5 e'nneth Woodcock Reidy K` 54 1 19 12 Antonio Gambale 76 6 29 58 10 16 11 24 Francis J. Shaw Lydia Ann (Brown) Hatton 40 76 8 1 5 13 13 George B. Forbes 13 Silas Frank Baker 87 9 29 27 Angelo R. Garofano 67 2 23 63 90 75 11 2 77 10 19 22 9 8 68 10 18 77 8 19 68 -1 23 83 1 2 83 1 7 Salesman Clerk At Home Yard 'Foreman Production Control Shipper At Home Retired Gardener Inspector At Home Banking Draftsman Retired At Home Research Engineer Monument Dealer Retired Retired Cabinet Shop Chemical Operator Machinist Retired At Home Fireman At Home Salesman At Home Guard Chauffeur Engraver Retired Hair Stylist Retired Sales Manager Inspector Retired State Highway Hairdresser Retired Maintenance Insurance Agent trument Craftsman 4 Financial Statements TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Summary of Receipfs 1955 October Previous Years 33p796.33 December 11 Carolina M. Garland 83 6 19 5 Jennie Lawrence Hall 13 Male See Collector's, Treasurersand Accountant.ps 10 Margaret Hannah Reid 15 Clement Wendell Boucher 51 11 6 15 Annie Belle Clark Tax Titles 21271.94 Local Taxes Amount 18 George Theodore Fontanini November 753,418.94 19 Ruth Ward 8 Nicholas Rossi 43 7 4 20 Timothy L. Harrigan 10 Charles Mortimer Ballou 53 7 9 24 Harriet Jeanette Greene 11 Frederick W. Kulkmann 89 7 3 28 Anna Carlos 203-.50 22 James Archie Forrester 77 - 14 30 Annie Amelia Horton Marriage 22 Frederick Lovely 70 8 26 All Other 717.50 Llist of Jurors 2.7 As Revised By The Selectmen of Mansfield Greany, Francis D. 50 Otis Charities State and Misc. Reimbursements 62,844.66 3.8 Court Fines Forrester, J. Ronald 199 Union Municipal Light Department 473,464.49 28.4 Grants and Gifts Gallipeau, Marian L. 78 Pleasant 5.5 June 29, 1955 Giovino, Anthonio A. 254 Pratt Fund $ 969.45 Giovino, Armando L. 333 North Main Name Residence Occupation Graham,, Percy P. 240 Central Hopkins, Bertha S. (widow)81 Bella Vista miscellaneous (incl. Licenses Vocational Trainingp Jones, Harvey B. 64 South Walnut Alderson, Oliver W. 363 South Main Carpenter Koukol, Rudolph J. 481 South Main Amati, John G. 35 Creeden Experimental Dept. Leonard, Malcolm D. 53 Union Amici, Shierino A. 115 North Main Carpenter Marcheselli, Fiorina M. 380 Pratt Atherton, Elwyn 1012 East Sales, Reporter, Writer �McDerrnott, W111iam P. 81 Pratt Avery, Arthur 31 Pleasant Retired Merrill, Edward P. 11 Noonan Barre, Leon H. 703 South Main Farmer Moore, Chester E. 377 Chauncy Blackader, Ralph E. 183 Spring Machinist Moorehouse, Florence 384 South Main Blandori, Lena 17 Thompson Textile Worker Morse, Clarence 11. 189 Union Bond, W. Roger 107 Samoset Ave. Mechanical Engineer Morse, Harold S. 121 Dean Brogna, Alessandro 242 North Main Man. Finance Co. Musto, Joseph 575 North Main Brown, Charles B. 180 Balcom jeweler Nicholson, William H. 890 East Bruno, Carmella 52 Pleasant Folder Nielson, •Adolf H. 57 Central Bruno, Anthony J. 52 Pleasant Dispatcher O'Brien,James 9 Blake Pl. Butterworth, Herbert CV. 423 South Main Retired Paloni,Joseph 37 Pratt Carlos, Henry J. 86 Ware Engineering •Partington, Robert W. 566 Elm Certuse, Aldo J. 253 Oakland Instrument Worker Paton, Helen H. (widow) 51 'Camipbell Chapman, Warren W. 29 School Spring Maker Patriquin, Edward C. 126 Union Cheyne, Walter G. 396 Willow Inspector Patriquin, Mary D. 6 West Church Clemmey, James Q. 724 South Main Superintendent Reidy, Kenneth W. 83 Elm Codding, Horace E. 202 Central Dairyman Reisman, Wallia A. 180 School Cook, Robert M.31 Summer Merchant Richards Lewis A. 106 Rumford Cooper, Eleanor L. 1370 East White Cross Dealer Rotella,Joseph 38 Pleasant Creeden, Fred J. 89 Willow Textile Inspector Rowe, William H. 12 Day Ave. Cyr, Frank E. 79 North Main Inspector Russell, Frank G. 401 Mill Dean, Leon W. 55 Union Engineer & Consultant Scaldini, Michael A. 65 Bella Vista Ave DeLage, Alice E. 15 Court Packer Scheffy, Clinton C. 739 School DeLutis, Salvatore 10 Glen Supt. Maintenance Scrymgeour, Clarence H. 64 Rumford DeSantis, Arduina R. 28 Kingman Ave. Beautician Sheehan, Philip F. 83 East Dion, Lillian F. 121 Rumford Ave. Store Clerk Sita, Charles 40' aple Donlan, Arthur S. 381 Fruit Painter Squadrilli, Joseph 17 Pratt Donlan, Myrtle M. 381 Fruit Clerk Verdi, William V. 84 Pleasant Farnam, George M. 715 East Service Manager Waterman, Albert A. 396 Central Fielding, William L. 348 Pratt Retired Westhaver, Edmund A. 397 Franklin Fullerton, Alice E. 8 Avon Nursing Wills, Fred E. 69 Rumford Grant, Emerson P. 108 Central Maintenance Dept. York, Stanley E. 480 Branch In ,, 64 90 75 11 2 77 10 19 22 9 8 68 10 18 77 8 19 68 -1 23 83 1 2 83 1 7 Salesman Clerk At Home Yard 'Foreman Production Control Shipper At Home Retired Gardener Inspector At Home Banking Draftsman Retired At Home Research Engineer Monument Dealer Retired Retired Cabinet Shop Chemical Operator Machinist Retired At Home Fireman At Home Salesman At Home Guard Chauffeur Engraver Retired Hair Stylist Retired Sales Manager Inspector Retired State Highway Hairdresser Retired Maintenance Insurance Agent trument Craftsman 4 Financial Statements TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Summary of Receipfs 1955 Previous Years 33p796.33 Corporation, Incomep See Collector's, Treasurersand Accountant.ps Meals, etc. 1311936.99 Reports, for Details Tax Titles 21271.94 Local Taxes Amount % 753,418.94 Real Estate, Personal and Poll $ 619,919.25 37.2 Licenses, and Permits State Taxes- Liquor 5191000 Income, Corporation, etc. 131,936.99 8.3 Sunday 203-.50 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 74,679.09 4.5 Marriage 176.00 Charities All Other 717.50 Federal Reimbursements 45,140.71 2.7 7)007.00 Charities State and Misc. Reimbursements 62,844.66 3.8 Court Fines 164.35 Municipal Light Department 473,464.49 28.4 Grants and Gifts Water Department 91)594.18 5.5 From County -Dog License From State for School Fund $ 969.45 Construction 32)702.11 2.0 From State - miscellaneous (incl. Licenses Vocational Trainingp Betterments and In 132,546.77 7.6 Transportation, etc. 91796.53 From State for School Total Receipts for Construction 32 )702.11 Support of Services $1,664,828.25 100.0 From State for Hurricane Agency -Collected for Others and Flood Damage 31449.21 (Withholding Taxes, etc.) 84,557.79 U. S. Grant -Old Age Assistance 35,148.46 Total Receipts $1174%386.04 U. S. Grant -Aid to Dependent Children 6 1467.30 Summary of Paymenfs 1955 U. S. Grant -Disability Assistance 3524.95 See Tovm Accountant's Report for Details Amounto 929058.01 General Government $ 569429.62 Protection of Persons and Property 83,768-11 3.3 5.0 Total General Revenue $ 852)648.30 Health, and Sanitation 39-1 021.99 2.3 Highways 150,607.14 141799.28 8.9 8.4 Commercial Revenue Charities Special Assessments Schools (except interest, debt, etc. and new school) 465,861.12 27.6 .Sewer $ 11040.20$ 257.50 Municipal Light Plant 4419681' * 6a 26.2 Sidewalks Water Department 49,755.89 3.0 L297.70 Debt and ' Interest Payments 157,898.75 9.4 Privileges Miscellaneous (incl. State and 99)528.85 5.9 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 74,679.09 County Taxes) Departmental Total Payments for Support of Services $1�686,352.38 100.0 General Government Collector -Charges New School from borrowing and Fees $ 968.45 Agency -Collected for Others 86�667.32 Town Clerk ...Recording (Withholding Taxesp etc.) Fees and Misc. 1,312.55 Total Payments $lp773,019.70 Town Hall Rentals 1)317.00 3)598.00 Re ce i pts 1955 Protection of Persons and Property General Revenue Police. Dept. -Bicycle Regist. and Misc. $ 24.50 Taxes Current Year $ 585)413.68 $ Fire Dept. -Oil Permits 65 and Misc. 98.50 Water Department Selectmen -Street Layouts Sealer of Weights 'and 491.10 Transfer to Other Accts., to Sale of Water and Transfers Measures -Fees 207-55 Town Manager's Salaries and Jobbing $ 90,602-99 Doo, Officer's Expense, �n etc. 31375.00 Water Liens and Misc. 991.19 from County 360.00 Moderator $ 100.00 $ 1,000.00 640.51 Selectmen Expense 1,640.51 (Note -See Liens refunds of Printing & Supplies $ 125.71 690.55 $23.50 in Payments) Expenses to meetings Health Department Auto Operation 99.92 Municipal Airport -Rent 80-00 Ambulance Service $ 1,049-17 Selectmen New Equipment 500.00 Town Manager's Travel Outside the State T. B. Care 'Reimbursement 499.99 Total Public Service Enterprises Slaughtering Fees 2.00 28.36 21.64 Dues, Supplies and Misc. 28.36 Interest Highway Department 89632.00 11551.16 On Deferred Taxes $ 943.77 Chapter 90 Assistants On Deferred Sewer Construction $ 40,392.02 Assessments On Deferred Sidewalk 54.11 Chapter'90 222.11 Assessments 239.85 Maintenance 21881.65 On Tax Titles 174.30 Treasurer and Collector Salaries Redeemed 130.22 Charities Treas. and Collector 439273.67 On Motor Vehicle Reimbursement for Excise . Taxes 157-78 ' ; ' I Welfare'Relief $ 19318.90 On Bank Deposits 732.00 OAA from Cities, Towns, 6.84 Total Interest $ etc. 11490.79 Telephone 93.02 OAA from State ADS from State 33,060.48 31631.14 549.47, Agency, Trust and Investment Dis. Asst. from State 3)260.76 658.50 Dog Licenses for (Adding machine. and typewriter) Vet. Benefits from * the County $ 1'610.60 State, etc.**'', ' 51013.04 Cost of Issuing Temp. Loans Sporting Licenses for 50.00 2.33 Land Court Fees and Exp. for Tax Titles the State 11692.90 Assessors Salaries 49992.00 Water Agency 134.27 Schools 47,775.11 Receipts to Pay 21392.00 Tuition and Transp. Assessors Expense Perpetual Care 633.82 of State Wards $ 11823.81 126.18 Receipts to Pay Building Rentals 85.02 Scholarships 150.00 and Misc. 764.24 Federal Withholding 170.41 Lunch Fund 33,860.76 8.00 Law -Town Counsel Taxes 5%900.84 Athletic Fund 2J89-69 Mass. Hospital Service 15.00 '.band and 709.00 Deductions 63392.55 Music Fund 573.19 Retirement , Fund 1,557.76 6.24 Election Officers Deductions 11,960.15 Police, Janitors, etc. 90.16 Savings Bond Library Fines,- 255.20 3%211.69 392.24 Deductions 316.00 Rentals -Town 'Property 701-25 Group Life Insurance Sale of Real Estate Deductions 11766.66 -(parts of Card Field) 61050.00 Payment 'in Lieu of Taxes Housing Authority - 720-00 Total Agency, Trust and Investment $ Fire Insurance Recovery- Airport Hangar 18,000.0 0 Refunds and Transfers Unclassified-Misc. 746.52 Refunds -General Departments and Misc.$ 1192.58 9 Total Commercial, Revenue$ 2389686.98 Refunds -Welfare, OAA, etc. 444.56 OAA Recoveries 2,869-80 Puhlic Service Enter'p'ri-ses Insurance dividends, etc. 1,589.63 Municipal Light Plant 91,594.08 919674.18 21257.73 849557.79 Light, Power Total Refunds' and Transfers $ 61096.57 and Jobbing $ 471,919-93 Sale of Material Total Receipts $11749,386.04 and Misc. 11544-56 Cash Balance January 1, 1955 4179025.77 473,464-49 Grand Total $29166,411.81 66 Payments for 1955 600.00 62792.00 770.00 65.00 50.00 8J88.00 525.00 2 5,252.00 1,650.00 2 955.00 650.00 50.00 11700.00 2 41992.00 585.00 19000.00 2 990.00 1,564.00 Tables, etc. Selectmen -Street Layouts Forward, Refunds, 491.10 Transfer to Other Accts., to Appropriations' and Transfers ACCOUNTS Expended Surplus Rev., to Revenue 1955 Town Manager's Salaries 6,287.00 or Forward Manager (see also, Mun. Light Dept.) 31375.00 General Government $ 100.00 $ 21912.00 Moderator $ 100.00 $ 1,000.00 640.51 Selectmen Expense 1,640.51 Printing & Supplies 150.77 Printing & Supplies $ 125.71 Telephone 110.10 Expenses to meetings 122.43 Auto Operation 99.92 Dues & Misc. 11392.37 500.00 406.40 Selectmen New Equipment 500.00 600.00 62792.00 770.00 65.00 50.00 8J88.00 525.00 2 5,252.00 1,650.00 2 955.00 650.00 50.00 11700.00 2 41992.00 585.00 19000.00 2 990.00 1,564.00 Tables, etc. Selectmen -Street Layouts 491.10 108.90 Widening High St. Town Manager's Salaries 6,287.00 505.00 Manager (see also, Mun. Light Dept.) 31375.00 Secretary 21912.00 To vqi Manager's Expense 767.19 2.81 Printing & Supplies 150.77 Telephone 110.10 Auto Operation 99.92 Dues & Misc. 406.40 Town Manager's Travel Outside the State 65.00 Finance Committee Expense 28.36 21.64 Dues, Supplies and Misc. 28.36 Town Clerk and Accountant Salaries 89632.00 156.00 Town Clerk and Acct. 49136.00 Assistants 41496.00 3.37 Town Clerk and Acet. Expense 545.71 2.66 Office Supplies 222.11 Telephone 149.30 Misc. 174.30 Treasurer and Collector Salaries 51208-00 44.00 Treas. and Collector 11872.00 (see also Mun. Light Dept.) Assistants 31336.00 9.36 Treasurer and Collector Expense 11672.52 6.84 Postage and Printing 11030.03 Telephone 93.02 Office Supplies and Misc. 549.47, Treas. and Collector New Equipment 658.50 296.50 (Adding machine. and typewriter) 658.50 Treas. and Collector's Bonds 507.40 142.60 Cost of Issuing Temp. Loans 50.00 2.33 Land Court Fees and Exp. for Tax Titles 19948.44 43.89 Assessors Salaries 49992.00 Assessors 21600.00 Assistant 21392.00 Assessors Expense 438.36 146.64 Postage and Printing 126.18 Telephone 85.02 Auto Hire, 56.75 Office Supplies and Misc. 170.41 8.00 Law -Town Counsel 1,028.00 Election and Registration Salaries 975.00 15.00 Registrars 709.00 Assistant 266.00 Election and Registration Expense 1,557.76 6.24 Election Officers 19,750 Police, Janitors, etc. 90.16 Postage and Printing' 255.20 M Forward, Transfer to Other Accts., to f Appropriations Appropriations Ref unds, and Transf ers ACCOUNTS Expended' Surplus Rev., to Revenue 1955 Expended Trans f er to Other Accts., to Surplus Rev,, or Forward 455.00 to Revenue 1955 . Street List 937.85 . or Forward Fire Dept. Salaries and 'Wages Misc. 77.05 42200.00 2,902.60 Planning Board Clerical and Expense 709.90 2.70 Regular Men Clerical 11382.54 Call Men Board of Survey Plans 21.556:20 Specials, and Misc. Office Supplies 954.37 6141.00 Fire Dept. Expense Misc. 2,206.79 970.37 1,000.00 Truck and Equipment Repairs Planning- Board Layout and :Plans 1,oaa.ao �s 218.40 Gas and Oil . Board of Appeals Clerical 218.40 150.00 25.00 Board of Appeals Expense P 13476.13 158.59 16.41 Cost of Hearings 72.75 Office Supplies, etc. 85.84 26.10 Town Charter and By-law Revision_ 369.12 26.10 Committee Expense 208.60 1 .04 15-25 5 5 Trustees of World War II Memorial 6?. 58 15.25 757.00 22.12 Scholarship Fund Expense 7 65.85 13.27 2 212.00 'Town Hall Salaries a es and .Wages 445.50 2152.0 0 60.00 Janitor and Helpers 2,152.00 32275.00 Town Hall Expense P 31271.28 3.72 785.00 1,637 .33 Fuel 11670.77 2,404.85 17.48 Light 770.48 Janitor' Supplies Janitor's S p lies , .245.85 Misc. c. Repairs ..360.98 675.00 Water .and Misc. 22 3.2 a 650.00 25.00 3p330.00 3 0. 00 569.81 Town 'Hall Repairs . `' 63 6 .0 3 3 263.78 ' Misc. 636.03 - 750.00 Town Hall -Hand Rails and 671.24' 750.00 Winter ' Vestibule 96.50 1,202.00 Memorial Bldg. Salaries and Wages' 574.74 11092.00 110.00 `456.00 Janitor and Helpers 1092.00 456.00 11320.00 Memorial P Bldg. Expense 11283.76 3 76 36.24 600.00 24.00 Fuel 825.82 624.00 50.00 Light 316.20 9.26 40.74 312.00 Janitor's Supplies 98.75 312.00' 400.00 Water and Misc. 42.99 396.25 3.75 11600.00 175.00 Memorial Bldg. Repairs P 1539.81 235.19 1,000.00 Asphalt Tile Floors .:1,282.81 1,000.00 1, 00 0.00 Misc. 257.00 759.34 240.66 $ 572835.40 $ .4,727.33 Total General Government $ 56 429 2 � .6 $ 6)133.11 100.00 452.77 Civil Defense Expense Protection of Persons and, Property 132.91 : 28,048.35 $ 1,900.00 Police Dept. Salaries and Wages $ 29,676.80 271.55 • Persons and Property Total Protection of Perso s P 3' $ Chief 31690.00 Health and Sanitation Sgt. and Patrolmen 22,288.18 $ 2,000.00 $ S'alar Health Dept. Y $ Specials' 3,131.23 Health Nurse 2,000.00 Jailkeepers and Misc. 567.39 6,740.00 41435.00 Police Dept. Expense 11533.56 4,306.55 128.45 Dental Clinic Salary 2,704.00 Cruiser Repairs 11114.62 Dental Clinic Expense 210.18 Gas and Oil 11226.64 Other' Clinics 548.68 Radio and Misc. Repairs 559.73 Hospital Care 538.50 Traffic Lights 291.91 Milk and Rest. Inspect. 596.50 Telephone 764.62' Office Expense and Misc. 608.58 Off-lce Supplies, etc. 78.77 '29000-00 Clean and Deepen Back Bay Brook Misc. 270.26 51830.00 21126.66 257.38 Police Dept. New Equipment 110.00 1,454.08 929.96 Rubbish' Collection Expense New Cruiser 11061.30 Gas and Oil 286.42 Pistols,- etc. 392.78 68.. M Forward, Ref unds, Transfer to Other Accts., to f Appropriations and ACCOUNTS Expended' Surplus Rev., to Revenue 1955 Transfers or Forward 455.00 Police Dept. Uniforms 455.00 35,372.00 Fire Dept. Salaries and 'Wages 31,174.90 49197.10 Chief 4,160.00 Regular Men 20,302.50 Call Men 67144.65 Specials, and Misc. 567.75 6141.00 Fire Dept. Expense 5,170.63 970.37 Truck and Equipment Repairs 19 468.17 �s Gas and Oil 254.17 Fuel and Light 13476.13 Bldg. Repairs and Operation 11238.61 Laundry155.83 Telephone 369.12 Misc. 208.60 1 .04 Fire Dept. Out of State Travel00 P 6?. 58 32.42 757.00 22.12 Fire Dept. New Equipment 7 65.85 13.27 Hose 445.50 _ Misc. 320.35 227.00 • Fire` Dept. `Uniforms 227.00 785.00 1,637 .33 Fir Alarm Malnt, and. Operation ion e P 2,404.85 17.48 New Whistle, and Tank 1325.00 , Current 35 142.35 airs Parts and Repairs s _ 37 50 9 . 675.00 tai Hydrant dr Rental en 650.00 25.00 Attleboro 150.00 ' l Mansfie d 500.00 680.00 Fire. Wages and Expense Forest g P 671.24' 8.76 Wages 96.50 Equipment and Misc. 574.74 `456.00 '• Salary Measures: Sa a Sealer of Weights and Y, 456.00 60.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures expense 6.00 54.00 600.00 24.00 Building Inspector Salary 624.00 50.00 Building Inspector Expense 9.26 40.74 312.00 Dog Officer Salary 312.00' 400.00 Do Officer Expense Dog 396.25 3.75 500.00 Plumbing Ins Salary Plu g ector P Y 500.00 1,000.00 Insect Pest Control 1,000.00 1, 00 0.00 Dutch Elm Disease 759.34 240.66 �, 000.00 74a .15 Removal of Diseased Trees 3)260.92 q' __ 479.23 100.00 452.77 Civil Defense Expense 419.86 132.91 : Two -Way Radio and Misc. $ 87,280.01 $ 5,033.75: • Persons and Property Total Protection of Perso s P 3' $ 83 768 .11 $ 8 , 5 45.6 5 Health and Sanitation $ 2,000.00 $ S'alar Health Dept. Y $ 2)000.00$ Health Nurse 2,000.00 6,740.00 Health Dept. Expense 51206.44 11533.56 Dental Clinic Salary 2,704.00 Dental Clinic Expense 210.18 Other' Clinics 548.68 Hospital Care 538.50 Milk and Rest. Inspect. 596.50 Office Expense and Misc. 608.58 '29000-00 Clean and Deepen Back Bay Brook 21000.00 51830.00 Rubbish ` Collection Salary and Wages 5,720.00 110.00 944.00 Rubbish' Collection Expense 832.38 111.62 Gas and Oil 286.42 M F Appropriations Forward, Refunds, and Transfers ACCOUNTSOther Expended Transfer to Accts., to Surplus Rev., and Transfers ACCOUNTS Expended' Surplus Rev., to Revenue 1955 1,000.00 to Revenue 1955 Chapter 90 Maintenance ` Care Of, Dump 339.00 or Forward Maple Street Bridge Truck Storage 144.00 $ 117,624.00 $ 93,779.72 3,596:00 $ Repairs and Misc. 62.96 Charities Sewer Dept. Solar and Wages e Salary s 31588.00 BOQ Charities Administration $ Superintendent 11040.00 62,500.00 74.40 1,650.00 Dept. "Wages Sewer Dept. Expense 2,548.00 Welfare 16, 700.87 Fuel and Current 333.21 .:1,011.70 638.30 OAA 34,773.74 Material for Services .:144.78 D. Assist. 41190.79 Lime and Chloride 189.00 ADC 6,909.00 Water 218.93 3,836-75 21000.00 Plant Repairs and Misc. 125.78 62074.48 Old Age, Assistance -U. S. Gran .Assist. g t Willow Street Sewer Extension 20 583.40 251.50DisabilityAssistance- 4, 000.00 81000 . Kingman Avenue Sewer Extension 133.78 117 72 2, 000.00 2,300.00 Di abifi t - s ty Assistance -U. ance U. S. Grant'.Assist. _' Court Street Sewer Extension 41839.94 1221.75 49810.00 1500.00 Aid td Dependent Children -U. S. Admin. Hope Street Sewer Extension 298.54 11027.87 2 ,300.00 41500.00 den Children -U. n- Ai Dd to Dependent C e U. S Aid Glen and Brook Sts. Sewer Extension 7,803.62 2,540.41 1,500.00 500:00 OAA Recoveries System Study 2110 4,478.90Sewer 4,223.00 Total Toa Charities Collection of Garbage ge 123507.22$ ` 28Y963.04 500.00 Veteran's Services 'Contract 4173.00 50.00 600.00 Veterans Benefits -Relief Ambulance, etc. Wages g 4173.00 ' 359.09 54.65 Entertainment of Inductees Ambulance 516.50 83.50 Veterans Services Salary Oxygen Tent yg and Resus. 512.50' 4.00 480.50 925.00 Veterans Services Expense Ambulance, etc.x E pense 480.49 734.17 190.83 Office Supplies Repairs'and Equipment 264.14 Telephone Laundry 112.30 Travel and Misc. Gas and Oil 155.76 $ 18,175.66 $ 11563.5 0 2 028.04 Insurance and Misc. . Maint. of County T. B. Hospital 201.97 413.75 Schools 15p218.70 -19627.16 � 54 871.50 S 2,838.04 Total Health and Sanitation $ 925.83 399021.99 Superintendent 71200.00 $ 189687.55 Secretaries 7,500.08 Highways Principals and Supervisors $ 33, 994.00 $ 180.00 Highway De g Y pt. Salary and Wages $ 2%850.48$ 432 3.52 223,239.02 Superintendent 41264.00 Janitors and Maint. Men 9,780.00 Dept. Wages Highway Dept. Expense 25,586.48 Couches 2,175.00 Gas and Oil 29212.20 8,183.29 11596.71 3,948.54 Repairs and Equipment 2,990.18 Cafeteria Managers and Cooks 7,062.72 Salt and Cal. Chloride 995.65 Truant Officer 400.08 Traffic Paint and Street Signs 288.04 636.01 School Dept. Expense 77,900.84 Trees 544.00 Admin. Expense 10,000.00 Current, Fuel and Misc. 11153.22 Telephone 12,000.00Highway Highway Dept. Street Lights Dept. Surfacing Material 9,647.90 352.10 31000.00 .: Highway Dept. Truck Hire For Snow 10 655.12 804.08 19344.88 21000.00 2,758.69 Highway Dept. Drainage g 2,195.92 20,325.24 Dean Street Contract, etc. 3 58194 09581.94 4, 396.20 362.49 11,922.63 Misc. Material, etc. 4,396.20 Equipment and Misc. 12,296.07 1,786:66 Glen Street Drainage Improvement 486.66 School Expense -Unpaid Bills of 1954 15,750.00 486.66 Highway Dept. New Equipment 41500.00 134.36 1,652.30 2,768.00 Grader 13,401.03 2,348.97 Other 11,711.50' 8,600.00 3,742.72 Sidewalk and Curb Construction 19689.50 7,500.00 Sidewalks on Hope and East Streets 1,874.76 10,467.96 19,703.95 Highway Dept. Garage 6,338 .46 1,161.54 9,000.00 Reconstruction of Howe Street 19,703.95 129500.00 541107.70 Reconstruction of 'Pratt and East Sts. 96.02 8,903.98 62,936.36 31671.34 70 ur Forward, Refunds, Transfer to OtherAccts., to Approprratiorts and Transfers ACCOUNTS Expended' Surplus Rev., to Revenue 1955 1,000.00 Chapter 90 Maintenance ` 2,289.08 or Forward -1,289.08 4,000.00 Maple Street Bridge 41000.00 $ 117,624.00 $ 93,779.72 Total Highways $ 150,607.14 $ 60,796.58 Charities $ 31131.20 $ Charities Administration $ 3,131.20 $ 62,500.00 74.40 Charities Assistance 62,574.40 Welfare 16, 700.87 OAA 34,773.74 D. Assist. 41190.79 ADC 6,909.00 3,836-75 1 A - ' O d e Assistance U. S. Gran Admin. Age t 3 234.66 , `7 60�.Q9 62074.48 Old Age, Assistance -U. S. Gran .Assist. g t 41491.08 20 583.40 251.50DisabilityAssistance- ' U S. Grant Admin. 133.78 117 72 6,06 1.69 Di abifi t - s ty Assistance -U. ance U. S. Grant'.Assist. 41839.94 1221.75 11326.41 Aid td Dependent Children -U. S. Admin. 298.54 11027.87 10,344.03 0, den Children -U. n- Ai Dd to Dependent C e U. S Aid 7,803.62 2,540.41 2,869.80 OAA Recoveries 2,869.80 65 631.20 86,839.06 Total Toa Charities 123507.22$ ` 28Y963.04 Veteran's Services $ 15,000.00 $ 475.50 Veterans Benefits -Relief $ 15,116.41$ 359.09 54.65 Entertainment of Inductees 54.65 2,695.16 Veterans Services Salary 21695.16 480.50 Veterans Services Expense 480.49 .01 Office Supplies 179.39 Telephone 161.78 Travel and Misc. 139.32 $ 18,175.66 $ 530.15 Total Veteran's Services $ 18,292.06 $ 413.75 Schools $ 3197466.00; $ 54.42 School Dept. Salaries $ 318,594.59 $ 925.83 Superintendent 71200.00 Secretaries 7,500.08 Principals and Supervisors 38,313.01 Teaching Principals and Teachers 223,239.02 Janitors and Maint. Men 28,756.14 Couches 2,175.00 Health Dept. 3,948.54 Cafeteria Managers and Cooks 7,062.72 Truant Officer 400.08 77,265.00 636.01 School Dept. Expense 77,900.84 .17 Admin. Expense 373.52 Telephone 1,383.36 Textbooks and Supplies 14,678.27 Transportation 16, 921.75 Fuel, Light and Water 20,325.24 Maint. of Bldgs. and Grounds 11,922.63 Equipment and Misc. 12,296.07 486.66 School Expense -Unpaid Bills of 1954 486.66 41500.00 Maint. of Lawns and Grounds -H. School 2,768.00 11732.00 In Transfer to Other Accts. to Sul plus Rev.) to Revenue 195 ' 5 or Forward 610-27 615-33 1,624.12 934.04 244.59 -391.83 71078.18 166.00 12.05 178.05 20.25 506.12 11315.15 6.00 780.28 43.75 161.73 49.00 57.06 230.25 499.50 100.00 18.13 3)073.15 Forward, Transfer to Other Accts., to Appropriations Refunds, and Transf ers ACCOUNTS Expended Surplus Rev., to V Revenue 1955 Expended 2,500.00 810-95 Trade School Tuition and Transportation-- or 3)310.95 1,089-08 Plans, Specs. and Exp. for New School 11089-08 110.21 15,216.36 New Six Year School Insurance 15,216.36 51529. - 86 6,100.00 New School Yard Lights 392.43 51489.73 11000.00 21862.C10"9 Taking Land for Park Row School L800.00 384.67 Group Life Insurance Playground 1YO66.28 -. 200.00' '. 41500.00 Set Mansfield -Norton Bound Playground Development -Park 2)875-88 47.00 Row School 47.00 35,232.26 School Lunch Fund 1955 State Census 34,298.22 654.62 345.38 New School and Branches 30)784.30 Emergency Flood Repair 689-17 John Berry School 31513.92 7J49-85 Total Recreation, Pension & Unclassified 3,158.68 School Athletic Fund 13 9128.89 2,914.09 923.88 School Band and Music Fund 532.05 409,717.66 $ 63,221.64 Total Schools, $ 465,861.12 $ Libraries Manager 29700-00 $ 61788.00 $ Library Salaries and Wages $ 61622.00$ 51320.162�080.00 Librarian 2)808.00 Collector Assistant 21184.00 0 , .;!,. I Office Employees Children's and Misc. 11630.00 22300.55 969.45 Library Expense 12 449.60 � ' 31257.95 Books, Periodicals and Binding 21840.58 86,506.01 Office Expense and Telephone 104.55 Office Supplies and Expense 3,408.84 Furniture and Misc. 312.82 $ 91088.55 $ 969.45 Total Libraries $ 91879.95$ and Customers Subsidies Recreation, Pensions and Unclassified $ 41470.00$ Memorial Park Salaries and Wages $ 41449-75$ Summer Playground 709.75 29,671.31 - Caretakers and Maint. 31740.00 Meters and Transformers 11850.00 4.00 Memorial Park Expense 1,347.88 Line Rent and Repairs 6,385?56 Summer Playground Transportation Expense Equipment and Expense 360.59 Other Expenses Repairs to Park 146.23 25,000-008J36.60 Equipment and Repairs 656.34 Current and Mise. 184.72 1)000.00 Memorial Park -New Mower 473,464.49 1;000.00 21000-00 Memorial Park Resurface Wading Pool 684.85 21760.00 Other Parks & Commons, Sal. and Wages 2 754.00 560,904.47 Total Municipal Light Dept. Caretakers and Maint. 21754.00 119,222.84 985.00 56.00 Other Parks and Commons Expense $ 204.72 1�339.40 Flags, Ropes and Misc. 204.72 3,698.00 350.00 W. Mansfield Playground Supervisor 306.25 897.60 and Expense 306.25 Other Salary and Wages 161.73 Honor Roll 61515.00', 400.00 Dec. and Care of Soldiers Graves 72192 351.00 500.00 Meters, Pipes and Fittings Patriotic Holiday Expense 442.94 300.00 Maintenance of Town Property 69.75 300.00 214.50 Fisher -Richardson House Repairs Repairs to Bldg. and Equipment. 15.00 100.00 Damage to Persons and Property Tel., Office Supplies, etc® 21725.00 Print & Distr. Town & Fin. Comm. Reports 21706.87 Fuel and Misc. 3,429.23 Straightening Rumford Ave. & Improve 356.08 Water Dept. Power and Lights and Beautify Fultons Pond 149804.65 59195.35 19440.00 Anna G. Vallett Retirement Pension 1.440.00 12,860.73 County 'Retirement Pension Fund Digger 121860.73 In Transfer to Other Accts. to Sul plus Rev.) to Revenue 195 ' 5 or Forward 610-27 615-33 1,624.12 934.04 244.59 -391.83 71078.18 166.00 12.05 178.05 20.25 506.12 11315.15 6.00 780.28 43.75 161.73 49.00 57.06 230.25 499.50 100.00 18.13 3)073.15 73 Forwat -d, Ref ands, Transfer to Other Accts., to Appropriations and ACCOUNTS Expended Surplus Rev., to V Revenue 1955 Transfers or Forward 641.59 Grade Crossing Elimination Survey 531.38 -.1 110.21 9,000.00 Insurance 51529. - 86 31470.14 31500.00 392.43 Workmen's Compensation Insurance Ij 21862.C10"9 11029-51 L800.00 19170.20 Group Life Insurance 11903.92 1YO66.28 -. 200.00' '. Set Mansfield -Norton Bound .200-00 47.00 Purchase of Water Rights-Kingmans Pond 47.00 1,000.00 1955 State Census 654.62 345.38 689-17 Emergency Flood Repair 689-17 46,540.73 $ 7J49-85 Total Recreation, Pension & Unclassified $ 419161.69 13 9128.89 Public Service Enterprises - 43,424.31., Municipal Light Dept. Oper. Fund $ 441,681.63 $ Manager 29700-00 Superintendent 51320.162�080.00 Collector 0 , .;!,. I Office Employees 7�668.80 Stc,'tion Operators F 12 449.60 � ' Line, Meter and Misc. Crews 86,506.01 Office Supplies and Expense 3,408.84 New Business -Advertisement. 32092.45 and Customers Subsidies Current Purchased 314,316.90 Materials and Supplies 29,671.31 - Meters and Transformers 89349.71 Line Rent and Repairs 6,385?56 Transportation Expense 5)565.77 Other Expenses 49166.52 25,000-008J36.60 To Town Treasurer To Depreciation Fund 473,464.49 Cash Receipts 411470.57 44P015.67 44,015.67 Depreciation Fund (for construction, etc) $ 560,904.47 Total Municipal Light Dept. $ 441,681'.63 $ 119,222.84 11,963.20 $ 56.00 Water Dept. Salary and Wages $ 10�679.80 1�339.40 Superintendent 3,698.00 Clerical 897.60 Other Salary and Wages 62084.20 61515.00', Water Dept. Expense 51791.08 72192 Meters, Pipes and Fittings 31494.48 Truck Operation and Maint. 786.61 Repairs to Bldg. and Equipment. 141.8a) Tel., Office Supplies, etc® 390.54 Fuel and Misc. 977.62 20000-00 Water Dept. Power and Lights 149804.65 59195.35 � 7;000.00 Water Dept. New Equipment 69946.00;',*,* :54.00 Digger 6,350.00 Misc. Equipment 596.00 1,000.00 Water File System of Gate Valves 11000.00 and Service Shut -offs 4,167.09 Water Land, Pumping Statiohs9' 2,834.36 19332.73 Well Fields and Mains 800.00 Union Street Water Extension 800-00 71000-00 Gilbert Street Water Extension 79000-00 900.00 Brook Street Water Extension 900.00 54,178.20 $ 5)223.091 Total Water Dept. J., 49,755.89$ 91645.40 73 Forward, Refunds, T, Appropriations andOtbe) Expended Surpl, Transfers ACCOUNTS Rev, 19500.00 $ Municipal Airport Maintenance $ 458.48$ ACCOUNTS Expended Surplus Rev., to Revenue 1935 Misc. Repairs 459.48 or Forward 100-00 Taking Land for Airport Purposes 11500.00 $ 100-00 Total Municipal Airport 458.48$ Interest and Maturing Debt All Other 83.20 $ 1149000.00 $ 799101.29 $ 88,990-08 Loans Due 1955 $ 114)000.00 $ $1P1591942.95 $ 920,906.63 Totals $197739019.70 $ Sewer 99000-00 Cash Balance Dec. 31, 1955 3939308-91 School Repairs 59000.00 Supplementary Note, New 6 Year School 85,000.00 Cost of Flood Damage Caused by Rains of August 18 and 19, 1955 Pumping Stations, etc. 10,000.00 747.60 Water Extensions 59000.00 44,398.75 Charged tq Fire Dept. Salaries and Wages Interest on Loans 93.50 43,898.75 Charged to Electric Light Dept. -Operations Sewer 2,210.00 Chargedlo Highway Dept. Salaries & Wages 1,699.84 School Repairs 375.00 153.30 New 6 Year School 39Y806.25 689.17 Total cost as charged on the books Pumping Stations, etc. 11200.00 Claimed from U. S. Army Corps 'of Engineers Water Extensions 307.50 Claimed from Mass. Flood Relief Board 158,398.75 $ 11291.00 Total Interest and Maturing debt: $ 157,898.75 $ $3,643.30 Agency, Trust, Refunds and Transfers $ 25,018.61 $ 122.39 County Tax $ 30,740.44 31306.26 6.31 State Assessments 31142.16 General Audit etc. 1p896.61 5-1817'.36 Town Clerk's Special Assessments Parks and Reservations 11245.55 Cash Advance 10.00 Apportioned Sewer 1955 1,692.90 Sporting Licenses for State Supt. of Schools' 11692.90 1,626.80 Dog Licenses for County 25.00 1955 11611.20 134.27 Water Agency 134.27 Cash Advance 316.25 Deductions for Savings Bonds 316.25 Committed Interest - 11,960.15 Deductions for Retirement Fund Cash 119960.15 24-63 1,905.04 Deductions. for Life Insurance 394,433.91 19905.04 118.04 59,900-84 Federal Withholding Taxes 59v900.84 Taxes 6)392.55 Blue Cross and Blue Shield 31998.31 62392.55 62-33 Grange, Oxygen Tent Fund 50-00 Town Hall Rentals 30.00 21000.00 Personal Property 1955 27174.61 Town Property Rentals Memorial Scholarship Fund 2,000.00 30,556.98 Ambulance 150-00 Scholarship Fund Income Pmts. 150.00 109000.00 Stabilization Fund 33,302.55 Public Welfare 101000.00 633-82 Perpetual Care Fund Income Pmts. 11430-0001 633.82 1948 in Bankruptcy 23-50 Water Dept -Liens Refunds 23.50 Veterans Services 1,331.76 Refunded Taxes 1950 in Bankruptcy 11331.76 597. 2,731.17 Refunded Motor Vehicle. Excise 2J31.17 23,776.42, Reserve, for Tax Abatements 1955' 75, 15,000.00 Reserve, Fund Transfers to: Maple Street Bridge 42000.00 Kingman Avenue Sewer Extensim 810.00 Police Salary and Wages 11900.00 Law 28.00 Building Inspector Salary 24.00 Planning Board Expense 1,205.00 Board of Appeals Expense 25.00 Planning Board Expense 1$697.60 School Expense 632.11 Trade School Tuition and 74 or Forward 1,041.52 100.00 1,141.52 500.00 500.00 5599.44 170.41 15.60 32.33 23,776.42 15,000.00 77- Forward,.....Transfer Refunds,Otber to Accts., to Appropriations and ACCOUNTS Expended Surplus Rev., to Revenue 1935 Transfers or Forward Transportation 810.95 Selectmen Expense 640.51 Not Used 31227.43 83.20 All Other 83.20 $ 799101.29 $ 88,990-08 Total Agency, Trust, Refunds- and Transfers $ 134 696.05 $ 339395.32 $1P1591942.95 $ 920,906.63 Totals $197739019.70 $ 307,829.88 Cash Balance Dec. 31, 1955 3939308-91 Grand Total $2,166,411.81 Supplementary Note, Cost of Flood Damage Caused by Rains of August 18 and 19, 1955 (Hurricane Diane) 747.60 Charged to Police Dept. Salaries and Wages Charged tq Fire Dept. Salaries and Wages 93.50 Charged to Electric Light Dept. -Operations 259.89 Chargedlo Highway Dept. Salaries & Wages 1,699.84 Charged to Water Dept. Salaries and Wages 153.30 Charged to Emergency Flood Repair 689.17 Total cost as charged on the books $3p643.30 Claimed from U. S. Army Corps 'of Engineers $2352.30 Claimed from Mass. Flood Relief Board 11291.00 Total claimed $3,643.30 Balance Sheet, Dec rnber 31, 1955 Assets Motor Vehicle Excise - 1955 in Bankruptcy 59044.20 Cash: General $ 3939308-91 5-1817'.36 Town Clerk's Special Assessments Cash Advance 10.00 Apportioned Sewer 1955 $ 15.80 Supt. of Schools' Apportioned Sidewalk Cash Advance 25.00 1955 73.53 Electric Light Dept.Committed Interest - Cash Advance 50.00 Sewer 1955 4.08 Electric Light Deposit Committed Interest - Fund Cash 11040.00 Sidewalk 1955 24-63 394,433.91 118.04 Accounts Receivable: Tax Titles 8,959.23 Taxes Tax Title Possessions 31998.31 Personal Property 1954 520-96 Departmental: Poll Taxes 1955 50-00 Town Hall Rentals 145.50 Personal Property 1955 27174.61 Town Property Rentals 335.00 Real Estate 1955 30,556.98 Ambulance 348.36 Health Dept. , 7.50 33,302.55 Public Welfare 155.20 Motor Vehicle Excise ADC from the State 11430-0001 1948 in Bankruptcy $ 19.95 Old Age, Assistance 545.88 Motor Vehicle Excise Veterans Services -55 1950 in Bankruptcy 6.58 from the State 597. Motor Vehicle Excise 31564.99 1954 in Bankruptcy 746.63 75, State * and County Abatement of Taxes: Revision Com. Expenses 26-10 Aid -to Highways.. 16"508.03 Trustees of World War II Memorial Municipal Light: and Improvement and Beauti- Scholarship Fund Expense 15-25 Light and Power $ 43,000-02 fication of Fulton Pond 3,073.15 Town Hall Repairs 3;263-78 Jobbing 1,087.79 Grade Crossing Town Hall Hand Rails and 3p770-01 44)087.81 Winter Vestibule 750-00 Water DCTt, Memorial Building Riepaifs 235-19 Sales of Water 149433-89 Norton Bounds 200.00 Police Department J Jobbing 19206-21 Purchase of Water Rights New Equipment 929.96 Liens Added to Kingman Pond 47.00 Fire Department Expense 970-37 Taxes 1955 421-17 Fire Department,i Sidewalk Assessments 117.40 New Equipment 13-27 9,219.61 16,061.27 Removal of Diseased Trees 479.23 Revenue' 1956 31998.31 Civil Defense Expense, 132.91 Underestimate -County Tax 59429-03 Clean and Deepen Depreciation Fund 44,015.67 Underestimate-Maint. of County Back Bay Brook 29000.00 T. B'. Hospital 1,627.16 Street Willow Street Sewer Equipment 54.00 Municipal Light - Extension 21000.00 Total Assets $ 5301907-69 Kingman Avenue Sewer Gate Valves and Liabilitie's and Reserves Extension 41810.00 Payroll Deductions: 10,757.43 Court Street Sewer Water Land, Pumping Stations * Purchase of Savings Bonds $25.25 Hope Street Sewer Wells, Fields and Mains 1'32.73 For Group Life Insurance 40.80 Extension 1,500.00 Bristol County Dog Fund 15-60 Glen and Brook Street Maintenance 11041.52 Reserve Fund - Reserves for Cash Advances: 530)907.69 Sewer Extension 41478.90 Town Clerk 10.00 Sewer System Study 500.00 SUpt. of Schools 25-00 Highway Department Bond Record 1955 Electric Light 50.00 ..''85.00 Drainpge 362.49 Paid Outstanding Glen Street Drainage Sewer Svstem and Treatment Plant Construction Loan -2% $ 115,000-00 $ Electric Light Guarantee Deposit Fund 19040.00 Improvements -11652.30. Tailings -Unclaimed Checks 457-72 Highway Department New 59000-00 Treasurer's Unidentified Receipts 161.43 Equipment 2,348.97 S Sale of Real Estate Fund New Six Year School Loan -23/4- Highway Department Sidewalk (Chap. 44 Sec. 63) 101150.00 and Curb Construction 10,467.96 Nettie B. Lowney Playground;:; -.Fund 303.54 Sidewalk on Hope Alice I. Cobb ,.Gift Fund 11717.10 and East Streets 11161.54 Grange Oxygen Tent Fund 32.33 Highway Department Overestimate $ 4902.67 Apportioned Garage 19,703.95 Federal Grants : 910.90 Construction of erment, Assessments Due 1956 Old Age Assistance .$ 20,583-40 Howe Street 81903.98 Old Age, Assistance 905.90 Reconstruction of Pratt rmc-nt Assessments Due 1958 Recoveries 11219.80 853.80 853.80 and East Streets 31671.34 Old Age Assistance , 1, Chapter 90 Maintenance -1,289.08 Administration 602.09 Apportion,/, Maple Street Bridge 410001.00 Aid to Dependent Children 2,540.41 Apportion(""), -�4� Entertainment of Aid to Dependent Apportione, Inductees . 54.65 Children Administration 11027.87 eilt,'-issments Due 1964 Apportione�lerk's School Lunch Fund 934.04 Disability Assistance IY221.75 ys" School Athletic Fund 244.59 Disability Assistance School Band and JAdministration 117.72 Music Fund 391-83 New School 27,313.04 Yard Lights 610.27 Unexpended Balances: Taking Land for Park Row Insurance Recovery on School Playground 615.33 Airport Hangar 18,000.00 Taking Land for High Street Airport Purposes 100-00 Widening.jLayout' 108-90 Playground Development Park Treasurer- - Row School 11624.12 New Equipm ent 296.50. Memorial Park 'Pnc!"-Pfnnn I Repairs 499.50 Abatement of Taxes: Straightening Rumford Avenue, Levy of 1952 16.30 and Improvement and Beauti- Levy of 1953 41.62 fication of Fulton Pond 3,073.15 Levy of 1954 8,723.60 Grade Crossing Levy of 1955 3p770-01 12,551.53 Elimination Survey 110.21 Set Mansfield - Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Norton Bounds 200.00 Motor Vehicle Purchase of Water Rights Excise Tax $ 5,817.36 Kingman Pond 47.00 Sewer Assessments 19.88 1955 State Census 345.38 Sidewalk Assessments 117.40 Municipal Light and Power Tax Titles 9,219.61 Plant Operation Fund 41,470.57 Tax Titles Possessions 31998.31 Municipal Light and Power Departmental 4,371.50 Depreciation Fund 44,015.67 State and County Aid Water Department New to Highways 13,508.03 Equipment 54.00 Municipal Light 449087.81 Water File System of Water Dept. 169061.27 Gate Valves and Sewer Department Service Shut-off s 1�000.00 Reserve 10,757.43 Water Land, Pumping Stations * Wells, Fields and Mains 1'32.73 1079958.60 Municipal Airport Surplus Revenue -E. & D. 1749947.53 Maintenance 11041.52 Reserve Fund - Total ..Liabilities and Reserves $ 530)907.69 Overlay Surplus 11029.08 Overlay Reserved for Bond Record 1955 Paid Outstanding Jan. 1, 1955 This Year Dec. 31, '55 Sewer Svstem and Treatment Plant Construction Loan -2% $ 115,000-00 $ 91000.00 $ 106,000-00 Water Pumping Stations, Equipment, Well Fields and Mains Loan -11/2% 85,000-00 109000-00 75,000-00 6" Water Mains Extension Loan -11/2% 23,000-00 59000-00 18,000-00 Renovating Sr. High and Central Schools Loan -11/2 % 25,000-00 5y000-00 201000.00' New Six Year School Loan -23/4- 1,490,000.00 85,000-00 19405,000-00 Net Funded or Fixed Debt $1,7389000-00 $1149000-00 $1,624,000-00 Def erred Revenue $ 1101.40 Apportioned S sessments Not Due $ 4902.67 Apportioned Assessments Not Due 910.90 ApportiG, erment, Assessments Due 1956 Apportic"erment Assessments Due 1957 905.90 Apportio , i", "i -J) rmc-nt Assessments Due 1958 853.80 853.80 Apportiol,", Yt ient Assessments Due 1959 Apportiol:,Assessments Due 1960 841.30 Apportion,/, '.ssessments Due 1961 725.70 Apportion(""), -�4� . CQ ments Due 1962 rl-a %ssess 664.66 Apportione, ki-ae- -sessments Due 1963 232.61 eilt,'-issments Due 1964 Apportione�lerk's 15.40 $ 6004.07 Totals ys" $ 61004.07 Land Court Fees and Expenses $45)957.42 Wading Pool 11315.15 for Tax Titles 43-89 Honor Roll 161.73 Town Charter and By -Law Fisher Richardson House 761, 71 A0 (ies Funds Cash and SecuritD 1061 Pund C)01 pun P; 13al $ 11000-00 Williams SO d _rncor7- 61.96 Williams Scho 'ns Lecture Jacob Williai rincipal 2p000-00 718 Totals $1,754.25 79 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund Income 1,926-48 Mansfield World War II Mem. Scholarship Fund Principal 51050.00, Mansfield World War II Mem. Scholarship Fund Income 36-77 Perpetual Care Funds Principal 12,245.00 Perpetual Care Funds Income 1,199-75 Stabilization Fund (Chap. 40 Sec. 5B) 20p642-38 Amount used to reduce tax rate in excess of Fannie J. Morse Library Fund 1,404.94 estimated tax that would have been paid Lila M. Hodges Library Fund 390.14 by a private company In Custody of Library Trustees Net income above for 16 years Analysis of Wafer Depf - Finances for The Lasf 16 Years IS Taxes at a $250,000 valuation Payments for Net income if a private company non -bonded ex - Average, income per year Wages, Expense, Profit to tensions, land 3.7% profit on a $600,000 original investment if a private company. Receipts Loans & Interest Surplus for reservation Net income above for 16 years $520,548.31 (less refunds) Payments Revenue and emergency well Average income per year $ 32,534.26 1940 $ 26,698.58 $ 32,659.23 $-51960.65 $ 9,748.39 5.4 % profit on a $ 600,000 original investment for our municipal plant. 1941 279699.29 32,428.19 x,728.90 5,018.54 require a, rate reduction. 1942 33,676.99 28)323.20 51353.79 31249.25 Statement for 19'5 1943 36,037.96 25J03.62 10,934.34 Disbursements made in accordance with 1944 43133114 24,202.71 19,130.43 109620.03 properly approved warrants (See Town 1945 43366.78 29,119.72 149247.06 10510.54 Accountants Report for details) $1,773,102.90 1946 47,416.69 28,637.37 18,779.32 400-35 Cash Balance December 31, 1955 393p308.91 1947 49s578.21 33,281.14 16,297.07 1948 49,600.64 37)640.49 11,960.15 14Y136.34 $2J669411-81 1949 50,044.52 35,249.47 14,795.05 95,360.95 ent for 1955 1950 62,436.32 40,943.07 21,493.25 21960.21 1951 86,652.16 741039.18 1216-12.98 31687.53 -ted Taxes December 31, 1955 $ 39,632-59 k,A 1952 97,421.47 671479.32 29,942.15 24y467.96 `ayments to Treasurer $696,292-67 1953 9%850.04 541161.42 45,688.62 20,449.01 Less Refunds & 1954 87,778.63 48N'l 34 38191m'9,9 i 61771.55 Overpayments 41077.76 692,214.91 1955 91,594.08 54172"' 03 36186�_� 81700.00 41, Totals $93,318.50 $646,8E, $216,080.65 Abatements 27,009.71 Profit to Surplus Revenue 286;459.95 Transf erred to Tax Titles 37239.98 Depai Transf erred to, Deferred Betterments 194.30 Profits exceeded special pt- Garage $ 70,379.30 Note -The above figurez., .6t -i Construction Of-c--,xpenditure $ 7622291.49 of the $135,000 given 1%. Howe Street 153 for water system expansion. Reconstruction c License Accountcount and East Stre( Paid to the town for fees 143.65 Summar y 'Chapter 90 Main' T of Municipal Lighfing Dep- -�Taple Street Bir - he Last 16 Years 'ntertainment of Paid to Bristol County $1,610.60 i-nductees At a $250,000 Year Total Total Sfer Tax Revenues Expenses Incon ol Lunch Ft; du-eRate Valuation the Local. Tax -11 Athletic I -used for the Public Library by vote 1940 '1* Band and would have been $ 146,003.91 $ 128,851.68 17,152 701 )0 $34.00 $ 81500.00 1941 199,630.69 1797583.12 20,047., �sic Fund )0G.)0 32.40 ' School 81100.00 1942 1943 23%286.25 219,845.00 1%44_1� .1'� d 300.00 34.40 240,922.83 220,412.31 1 ar Lights 81100.00 1944 2015, o-1,00.00 29.60 2459745.41 222,724.47 23,0` aking Land ff 79400.00 1945 , School Play, 1000.00 29.00 2597696.26 224,939.94 3417," - )1000.00 29.00 'raking 71250.00 79250.00 1946 1947 Land 2759753.51 223,656.81 52)(," 01000.00 30.50 308,122.53 -Airport PLY 7�625.00 1948 274,375.43 33)"Playground' 4,000.00 34.00 316p809-78 298,584.67 D( 81500.00 1949 Me!Row School 09000.00 38.00 32%098.23 300,404.27 28,1' 5000.00 42.50 ' 91500.00 10,625.00 1950 1951 Memorial Pay 3629385-38 317,352.88 4511, Wading P( �0,000.00 46.00 11,500.00 399,411.08 348,474-78 5( 30,000.00 47.00 1 Honor Roll 11J50.00 1952 1953 43,%832.45 388,931.48 5: 38,000.00 51.50 452,520.47 4097595.76 Fisher Richal 381000.00 12p875-00 56.80 14)200.00 1 78 718 Totals $1,754.25 79 1954 4489076.92 4149089.53 339987.39 35,000.00 59.20 14v800-00 1955 470,159.11 4417084.37 29,074.74 25,000-00 69.20 179300-00 16 Years Totals $5,133,454.81 $4,612 ,906-50 5209548.31 $297,100-00 $1659275.00 Net Income transferred to reduce tax rate 297J00-00 Profits retained for improvements and extensions $223,448.31 At a $250,000 valuation, property taxes would have been 165,275-00 Amount used to reduce tax rate in excess of estimated tax that would have been paid by a private company $ 131,825.00 Net income above for 16 years $520,548.31 IS Taxes at a $250,000 valuation 165,275.00 Net income if a private company $355,273.31 Average, income per year 22,204.58 3.7% profit on a $600,000 original investment if a private company. Net income above for 16 years $520,548.31 Average income per year $ 32,534.26 5.4 % profit on a $ 600,000 original investment for our municipal plant. 8% allowed by Dept. of Public Utilities before they require a, rate reduction. Town Treasurer's Statement for 19'5 Cash balance January 1, 1955 417,025.77 Disbursements made in accordance with From Tax Collector 6961292.67 properly approved warrants (See Town From Other Sources 11053,093.37 Accountants Report for details) $1,773,102.90 Cash Balance December 31, 1955 393p308.91 _,$211667411.81 $2J669411-81 Tax C ent for 1955 A taxes on January 1',, Upeollecte- -ted Taxes December 31, 1955 $ 39,632-59 k,A Commitments from Assessors duri, Def erred `ayments to Treasurer $696,292-67 Less Refunds & Total sessments Overpayments 41077.76 692,214.91 Assessr- 41, erment Abatements 27,009.71 �rmer Transf erred to Tax Titles 37239.98 'rME' Transf erred to, Deferred Betterments 194.30 $ 7622291.49 Ice, Townt-A lerk's Dog License Accountcount $,( 430 Male @2b, $860-00 Paid to the town for fees 143.65 59 Female 5.00 295-00 212 Spayed male 2.00 424.00 `b Paid to Bristol County $1,610.60 15 Ken-yel for 4 dogs $10.00 150-00 Note: Returned to, the, town by Bristol j Kennel for 10 do 25-00 25-00 dogs County from unexpended 1954 licenses 1 transfer license .25 -used for the Public Library by vote of the town meeting $ 969-45 718 Totals $1,754.25 79 The visiting nurses, Mrs. Herbert Rolls and Miss Following is a list of the communicable diseases Jean Beal and their substitutes made a total of recorded during the past year as compared with 3,245 calls during 1955. 1954: iy Depa Board of Health calls were 52, of which 10 were $ 70` re that this ac - were issued covering all types of c tuberculosis patients. Other health calls totaled additions and alterations. This represey __ ale4 ` ,eet X53 for water 1,191, making a total of 1,243 calls for the Town. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES tion Four Well -Child Clinics were. held with a total follows: 1954 1955 attendance of 76. The children were given a com- Chicken Pox 76 20 plete physical examination, and advice was given 'a Dog Bite 51 34 to the mothers, bydietitian. German Measles 15 1 Three Dip�theria, Tetanus, and Petussis Clinics Measles 42 181 were held with 'a total attendance of 206 children. Mumps 141 11 Two Salk Polio Clinics were held with a total Paralytic Poliomyelitis 1 5 attendance of 236 children. Non Paralytic Poliomyelitis 1 3 During the year our dental hygienist Miss Pulmonary Tuberculosis 3 4 Kruchas cleaned 1,042 children's teeth, and 1,671 Meningitis 1 Residential construction set a new high for Mans- received sodium 'fluoride treatments in grades 1-8. Scarlet Fever 4 but in a way X0.50 Classroom visits were planned for discussions whooping Cough 8 81500.00 and explanations of good oral hygiene, nutrition and Infect --us Hepititis 5 an increase of 350% with a good standard of qual-' its relation to good health, proper toothbrush on EIR _ $216,086 286,459.95 iy Depa During 1955 one hundred and, four buil379.30 $ 70` re that this ac - were issued covering all types of c in ' n ahr =expenditure additions and alterations. This represey __ ale4 ` ,eet X53 for water f -F 1 estimated cost of $606,755. and is dis tion follows: t Stre 39 New Residences, all single 'dwellings 10 Mail- air(1 (1' not used—$8,000.) $311. elf treet r The Lasf 16 Years 3 Industrial structures 8 _ iment of 3 Commercial structures9v tees At a $250,000 23 Residentialalterations and repairs 33, ;Lunch Fsfer Tax Valuation the 8 Residential garages 6,650. kthletic .du Rate Local. Tax 1= 4 Industrial alterations and additions 35,700. rt end ani - would have been 1 Commercial alteration 31000. 0� $34.00 ,nd $ 8,500.00 15 Miscellaneous structures and 32.40 8,100.00 alterations 18,250.A � 34.40 8,100.00 8 Moving permits Y ..lzp J0 29.60 'x.00 71400.00 (2' not used—$8,000.) 22,150.,: 29.00 71250.00 Residential construction set a new high for Mans- Mansfield �, ��.� �n 29.00 71250.00 field, exceeding the previous record of 33 new homes but in a way X0.50 7,625.00 in 1953 by 15%. Speculative building accounted values will be 00 81500.00 for 24 units in 1955 as compared with 7 in 1954, 9,500.00 an increase of 350% with a good standard of qual-' 0,625.00 y S. Cook, Building on EIR