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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Report 1951,L REPORT of the E Mansfield MpNSFjF Q�f �G1NCt jj•.�Q COI:z c 'q TewN N% Board of Selectmen 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN E Donald W. Joy, Chairman 1952 Fire . . . . . . . . . 1-W James T. Guild 1952 Ambulance . . . . . . 1-W Lewis W. Davison 1953 Police . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hugo A. Carbonetti 1954 Complaints . . . . . 32 Carl R. Griffin 1954 Information . . • . • . . • 32 Supt. of Schools Aid to Dependent Children Welfare Department . . Animal Inspection Gerald W. Anderson Assessments Bills and Accounts Inspector of Animals . Assessors ' ' Accountant 32 . 736-R • 135-M Birth Certificates Building Permits Town Clerk , . . . ' " Building Inspector 163 . 163 Burial Permits Business Certificates Town Clerk . . ' . . . . Town Clerk 32 c 163 Civil Defense Headquarters Ground Observer Corp. . • • • Memorial Bldg. Legion 163 18 Death Certificates Dog Licenses Home Town Clerk 125 Elections Employment Town Clerk Town Clerk . . . . ' ' . 163 163 Entertainment Licenses Fishing and Hunting Licenses Town Manager . . . Town Clerk • 163 32 Fuel Oil Storage Garbage Collection Town Clerk. Fire Department 163 . < 163 Health Library-.- Health Department Health Department • 1-W 32 Licenses Light and Power Mansfield Public Library Town Clerk 32 . 316-M Light and Power Bills Marriage Certificates Municipal Light Department • Municipal Light Department 163 45 Milk Inspection Old Age Assistance Town Clerk . Health Department . . . 41 163 Ordinances Parks and Commons Bureau of Old Age Assistance . Town Clerk 32 32 Plumbing Permits Purchasing Town Manager . Plumbing Inspector . . 163 32 Schools Selectmen Town Manager School De 464-M 32 Sewer Slaughtering Inspection Town Managerment , Sewer Department . • 510 32 Street Maintenance Ins Inspector of Slaughtering ; Highway Department—T. Manager 32 977-M Tax Assessments Highway Department—Yard Highway Department—Night Calls* ; 6 75-M - Assessors 32 814 145-W Tax Collections Trees . , , , , Tax Collector . 135-M Voting and Registration Veterans' Benefits , Tree Warden ; ; Registrars ` " . . ' " 135-W 32 Veterans' Services Agent . 163 Office of Veterans' Affairs 570 or 32 Water Night Calls Foxboro Water Department 31 Water Bills Weights and Measures Welfare Night Calls32 Water Department . ' "` • Sealer of Weights and Measures 675-W 32 Wiring Permits Board of Public Welfare Inspector of Wiring 419-M 32 • Town Manager's Office 45 In the event that service 32 Ethel M. Murray unsatisfactory, if you rendered by any town department is have -improvement, or any question any suggestions to make as to its regarding g g Your town government, YOU will favor those who serve you if you Will call this o$ce. r 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE Donald W. Joy, Chairman 1952 Fred E. Wills, Chairman 1953 Everett M. Grant 1953 James T. Guild 1952 Joseph A. Cataloni 1953 Lewis W. Davison 1953 *Charles D. Richardson, Clerk 1954 Hugo A. Carbonetti 1954 Royal B. Patriquin 1954 Carl R. Griffin 1954 Town Manager Supt. of Schools Ervin L. Welch Gerald W. Anderson *Deceased FINANCE COMMITTEE PLANNING BOARD *Wilbur F. Chapman, Chairman 1953 Leon W. Dean, Chairman 1952 *George L. Brutcher 1952 *Clair W. Britton 1954 *Salvatore DeLutis 1952 W. Roger Bond 1953 Fred A. Froebel 1954 Harry R. Howe 1953 David H. Shepherd 1954 John B. Ingram 1954 *Resigned *Deceased TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSESSORS Wallia Reisman, Chairman 1953 Warren L. Hopkins, Chairman 1953 Dean K. Howerton 1952 George Syat 1954 Mildred F. Morse 1953 I. Louis Baldini 1952 Emma P. Hall 1954 William A. Fox 1954 REGISTRARS OF VOTERS CONSTABLES Fred J. Creeden, Chairman 1953 William J. Agnew *Daniel D. Welch 1952 Sterling S. Conrad John I. Houghton 1952 George W. Henderson C. Herbert Stearns 1954 Rufus H. Ring H. Lincoln Paine, Clerk Bruce T. Vickery *Deceased Moderator Ernest L. White, Jr. Building Inspector Ralph Garland Chief of Police George W. Henderson Civil Defense Director Alexander McCarry Dog Officer Walter Johnson Fence Viewer Rufus H. Ring Field Driver George Flint Fire Chief and Forest Warden Harry Davison Inspector of Animals Emmons S. Turner Inspector of Slaughtering Edmund A. Westhaver Inspector of Wires John D. Unger Measurers of Wood and Bark Carlton N. Briggs Measurers of Wood and Bark Lester G. Packard Sealer of Weights and Measures William A. McRae Supt. of Municipal Light Dept. John D. Unger Ralph Garland Supt. of Highways Supt. of Water and Sewer Depts. Joseph Albertini Treasurer and Collector Ethel M. Murray Town Clerk and Accountant H. Lincoln Paine Town Counsel John W. McIntyre MANSFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY Bradley G. Dauphinee, Chr. 1953 Frank E. O'Brien 1955 William Knox 1954 Walter H. Schulz 1956 Rev. Wesley A. Mallery* * State Appointee HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 40 Rumford River Pollution Program Adopted. ® Fifty-five Land Damage Cases Settled Including Those on North Main Street • Study of Schools Completed by Special Committee • Electricity Rates Reduced for Off -Peak Consumers i Water Receipts at Record High ® Light Department Profits Highest in History 0 Sewer Extensions Completed on Park, Liber and North Main Streets Liberty, Eddy • New Industrial Bank of Transformers Installed at Plant ® 28.4 Miles of -Road Resurfaced' ® Sidewalk Construction Program Started 40 2100 Feet of Pratt Street Reconstructed under State and County Aid Program ® Town Granted Awards for Traffic and Pedestri Safety an Bonded Indebtedness Reduced $37,000 ® Excess and Deficiency Balance Increased $30,000. e New Maxim Fire Truck Put Into Service ® New Cadillac Ambulance Purchased ® Purchase of Buck's Pond For Parkin by Voters g Area Approved TOWN MANAGER'S EP i General Nineteen fifty-one was a highly satisfactory year for Mans- field. ,Employment was at a high level; there were no disasters or epidemics; and despite the alarming rate of inflation, a number of public improvements were accomplished with a rise of only 1 one dollar on the tax rate. Municipal services functioned smoothly and efficiently during the year, and in several cases they were substantially improved, or extended. Water and electricity receipts soared to new heights; our bonded indebtedness was reduced; and some of our most difficult problems were solved. Foremost in this category was the adoption of an effective River Pollution Program which was carried to a successful con - elusion early in 1952, thus promising to ' eliminate a ten year old nuisance. Of major importance, too, was the settlement of fifty-five cases of damage claims against the town, leaving only one minor case outstanding at the end of the year. Some of these cases were three years old. Only one really big problem remained to be solved at the end of the year. That was the question of additional school facilities for an expanded student enrollment. Pollution Pollution of the Rumford River was the greatest problem faced by Mansfield in 1951. ° For over ten years foul and nauseat- = ing odors emanating from this stream have been a blight on the town, and have caused untold suffering to our citizens. By the summer of 1951, conditions had become so unbearable that corrective measures were an absolute necessity in order to safeguard the continued prosperity and welfare of the town. It was obvious, too, that any action taken "would have to be at the local level, as appeals to higher authorities had yielded no satis- factory results over a period of several years. 5 r 'f Accordingly, a Ten Point Pollution Program was the town in August, and b adopted by been established for .the control of X11 stringent indu t t regulations had emptied into the River. real wastes being Under these regulations, the amount of such wastes will reduced by more than 90 per cent. In the opinion of thebe experts, this will be sufficient to end the technical June 1st of 1952, thus giving the town its first �odoi nuisance by in ten years. less summer Finances :BONDED INDEBTE�iVF SELECTED T -ESS AS OF. I,1951— IN OWNS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS MANSFIELD FOXBOROUGH NORTON i CANTON EASTON SHARON WALPOLE STOUGHTON WBRIDGEWATER 0 500 1000 ISnn Mansfield, in common with other communities, faced a strong upward pressure on its tax rate in 1951. g costs were mainly responsiblebut ali mporgher school tance were larger welfare expenses , so of major , increased debt payments, a spiralling in- flation, and substantial appropriations for new improvements. Nevertheless, the town's financial position . remained strong, and largely because of gains in water and electricity revenues, the tax rate went up only a dollar. For the eighth, consecutive year we were again in the enviable position where our excellent cash resources made unnecessary any borrowing in anticipation of revenue. Our bonded indebtedness was reduced by $37,000, too, and at the end of the year the amount of our so-called available funds was $30,000 greater than a year earlier despite heavy ap- propriations at two Special Town Meetings. In 1952, it seems almost certain that there will .be a further rise in the tax rate, for the same reasons as in 1951. Where this inflationary spiral ends, nobody knows. . But one thing seemsclear. We must pull in our financial horns as much as possible consistent with proper maintenance of the town's existing assets. With inflation and federal and state taxes taking bigger bites out of the local citizen's pocketbooks, there is a cor- respondingly smaller amount of money available for support of the local government. Complete statistics on financial operations may be found in the Town Accountant's Report, and in the Treasurer and Collector's report. Land Damages Fifty-five damage claims against the Town of Mansfield were settled during 1951, leaving only one minor case outstanding at the end of the year. Foremost were the so-called North Main Street cases in which the jury awarded the plaintiffs only a third of the $60,000 that they had requested. Also of major importance were the ;cases involving land taking for school purposes on Hope and East Streets. In one of these suits, the jury awarded the plaintiff only a tenth of the amount requested. The town's success in these cases was due to masterful repre- sentation by our Town Counsel, who served the town with excep- tional skill during the year in all its legal activities. Police Several honors were conferred upon the T through its police department in 1951. The National Safewn of ty Co ncil awarded us a Certificate of Hthird Honor for having completed a full year without a fatal motor vehicle fatali rd fatality. In another Special police work by school janitors greatly improved pedestrian safety in 1951 national contest, we were ranked 82nd out of all towns our size in the entire country for our achievements in the field of pedestrian safety. Partly responsible for this high standing were our efforts to provide for the safety of children on their sway to and from school. ,On top of these two honors, our Chief of Police was appointed a director of the New England Police Officials' Association, an honor which is not ordinarily conferred upon a town of our size. One of the department's biggest problems during the year was motor vehicle speeding. Constant patrolling is probably the only 8 I real effective method of eliminating this dangerous condition. But with an insufficient number of traffic officers for the task, we have had to do the next best thing by setting up temporary patrols dur- ing peak traffic hours. In this respect the second cruiser has proved invaluable, especially as its operations can be synchronized with those of the first cruiser by means of two-way radio. 'The second cruiser has also proved its worth during emergencies and when the regular cruiser has been in the garage for repairs. Another irksome problem during the year was a scarcity of parking space in the central part of town, particularly around the ,Tailroad depot. It is hoped that early relief from this condition will be afforded by the recent passing of new ordinances limiting parking time in some areas, and by the purchase of Buck's Pond which will be made into a public parking lot. Statistics of the department's operations are listed below: 1950 1951 Arrests as 1 V = Investigations 2,837 2,006 Crimes against the person 7 13 Crimes against property 6 9 -Crimes against Public Order 76 72 Violation of Motor Vehicle lawns 30 58 !House Checks 3,845 3,902 Parking Violations tickets issued 137 88 Accidents reported 149 188 Miles of motor patrols 62,837 69,215 Property reported lost $5,144.70 $1,508.85 Lost property recovered 4,770.70 1,129.85 Property reported stolen 5,186.82 2,316.50 Stolen property recovered 3;540.00 1,135.50 Trees and Pest Control Measures for the protection of trees and the elimination of pests were pursued with vigor in .1951. Besides spraying all trees along the roadside, the whole of East Mansfield was sprayed by airplane from the railroad tracks to the Easton line. Scouting for the dreaded Dutch Elm disease was commenced too, and much to our dismay, was found to exist in Mansfield. 9 The advice of the State De nt followed in combating hisease, sease, ann of Conservation is being infected trees as ,'soon asy the d it is are discovered, planned to remove Town Forest Mansfield has one of forests in the State. the potentially most beautiful was started in 1929 Located, on both sides of town when about 80,000 trees Maple Street, it were ,planted. A definite plan should now be formulated Of this forest so as to insure a maximum for the applies in a monetary return to the Wnement g municipalities b rY as well as an esthetic sense fOr some This proper management, re from their forests. a substantial stantial profit 'Consi de r ab 1 Past trimmie credit should be given to the Bo ,# 7 far its valuable work in y 'Scourts Ex ng the forest, s trees. Explore Health Mansfield d has one its size. Som of the best health e of our methods even programs of any town communities. serve as models for other During 1951, our Well -Child and Prete plete physical examinations to 164 School clinics Co'u'gh, to children • gave ping noculations, ' and Tetanus while our Whooping Both of these services Clinics under ister Of the Board of 429 in the on of the School h, but Fere the jurisdiction made possible only by the co- pa,rtment. The Visiting Nurse Association Fere again of a generous and exceedinejvices to the co sides assist g y valuable nature unity g with the various health clinics the Be - nurse made 1,091 calls for thee Association's were for contagious diseases, and 891 for welfare during 1951, of which 200 The care of children's teeth patients. the year with the reestablishment of a given an impetus time dental hygienist,petus during all school children will be cleaed 1 clinic under a full Eventually, as time permits, the teeth of fluorine. Health experts claim that fluorin ed' and treated most effective method kn with owvn for the g treatments are the prevention of tooth decay. 10 Other activities of the Health Department consisted of ad- -ministration of contagious disease laws, and various services listed elsewhere in this report. ;.::...;<:::.::......... .....:.:::::.:..........:..: ......... . ..;::::.:.. ......::.. . .......... : ..:... :�5::'_: ._.:........ .............................. ate.... .. . `<<'?F�Y.. .. New Cadillac ambulance; part of Mansfield's extensive health and safety services Communicable diseases reported during the year were as follows, with 1950 comparisons: 1950 1951 Paralytic Poliomyelitis 1 Chicken -:pox 39 46 Dog Bites 37 37 Lobar Pneumonia 1 ` Measles 3 3 German Measles 5 Mumps 48 21 Scarlet Fever 7 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 1 2 Whooping Cough 20 1 Hemophilus Influenza Meningitis 1 Meningococcal Meningitis 1 Mumps Meningitis 1 11 Influenzal Meningitis Pneumococcus Meningitis 1 Meningitis 1 1 154 124 Inspection Services Mansfield performs for its services, most of which are in the tinter izens a number of inspection est of safety. or health. During the year, the Plumbing permits for sewer connecrtions g Inspector issued seventy-two ing to a financial outlay , new work, and renovations, amount - granted sixty-one y of $31,500; and the Buil ject, or permits, exclusive of the veterans'' housing nspecto- construction valued at g pro - substantially less than the record f183,625. 'The latter figure $3.52,282 in 1950. gore is The Wire Inspector made one hundre in- spections during the year, all of d and �thi which conformed to -fou, National Electrical Code, The Inspector of Animals examined four hundred animals, made two inspections and ei h and restrained thirtyg t re -checks of dogs, and released thirty dogs. ten dairies, twenty The Dog Officer reported seven hundred and dogs, and. ten kennels licensed, twenty-eight d dog bite, sixty-nine do There were thirty-seven one hundred and five complaints edwere nves court cases., cases investigated. ' a total Milk and restaurant inspections were performed b laboratory on a contract basis, and disclosed health in all instances. y a private fol conditions The Sealer of Weights and Measures made fif Of measuring devices durinyear, tY-six inspections twenty-one standards and .adjusted eleven.pproved two hundred and 12 Sewer Our sewer system continued to function efficiently in 1.951. A professional study revealed a number of leaks in pipes and man- holes, but ' postponement of corrective action was recommended as the defects are causing no structural damage. The State Department of Public Health expressed concern, too, over the lack of a permanent caretaker at the sewage dis- posal plant. It is our opinion that maintenance there has been adequate. However, as a compromise measure, it ` is recommended that one person be employed to ,cover the plant in addition to all the water pumping stations. This plan would satisfy the State authorities, and would also ease the heavy work load now im- posed upon Superintendent Albertini's crew. The major improvement to the sewer system in 1951 was the completion of approximately 2,600 feet of mains begun in 1950. These extensions were on Park Street, Eddy Street, North Main Street, and Liberty iStreet. At its own expense,' the Mansfield Housing Authority laid another 343 feet of extensions. There were eight services installed during the year, or the same as in 1950. Rubbish and Garbage Colledion's Rubbish and garbage collections are examples of the extensive municipal services provided in Mansfield, but which are not al- ways provided in other towns our size. Noteworthy, improvements were made in both of these services during 1952. Most encouraging was a reduction in the, 'number 'of manhours required for rubbish collections, with the saving ap- parently due to greater' efficiency on the; part of , the highway de- partment. Two other major improvements were the, doubling of garbage collections during summer months, thereby offering greater pro- tection to the health of the townspeople; and the extension of rubbish services to Maple, Winter, Franklin, and Walnut Streets. For 1952, it is recommended that our old 1941, model. rubbish truck be replaced with a new one,, and that serious thought be 13 given to the 'selection of a n is fillip`' dump location. The present dump g uP fast, and is already a Pollution threat to River, the Canoe AtY1U[a61Ce and 3C Mansfield's ambulance and Oxygen S�risiC@S passed. In 19'51, a new Cadillac OxYgen ambulance services cannot be sur- 'n greatly improvin purchased, there- by the certainty of ce: servi generosity of the Mansfield Grange it wase Thanks to the 'O'waY radio wtremendous h hich has been of quipped with a mobile faster and mfl�i ore efficient service, help in providing Complete oxygen services are provided b donated to the 'Town b Y means of equip the firemen must rel Y the Grange in a former ment in which rely the highway department At ,present to transport this 'equipment. Partmenrt for a vehicle and uncertain arrangement fors such an important This is an unsatisfactory recommended, therefore, ;that a pickup function. Purpose. p truck be It is purchased for the Highways A sharp increase in construction and road surfacing terized highway operations in 1951. surfaced what r 'The highway charas_ Y be a record of 28,48 department re - Fulton Street and part of Clinton Street miles of roads, rebuilt West Street near Briggs Corner, and constructed d s s Chauncaction of Y Street. All of this work .was a sidewalk on above the department's regular maintenanceperformed over and work. above In addition, 2,100 feet of Pratt ,St eet was recon contract; and authorization Bella Vista Avenue was obtained for building sidewalks structed under Rose Garden to go , Winter street,>and Pratt Street from th contract next summer 'Street. These sidewalks Twill be built under To Promote efficiency and econom $14,219 was invested in new equipment Y, the substantial sum of in this respect were a small tractor dzing the Of sidewalks and bulldozing Year. Notable plowing a greater number spreaders for speeding g th,e dump; and two automatic sand - mer and ice control operations , up road surfacing operations in the suin_ in the winter. 14 Pratt Street Before Reconstruction Pratt Street — After Reconstruction 15 Highway Department rebuilding Clinfon $freef It is further recommended that a heavy Purchased. Brush growth alon y duty brush cutter be menace .to motorists, and can the side n the road is a serious economically by the use of y be controlled effectively Pensive, and too slow. machinery. Manual labor is too ex_ Welfare Welfare activities were categories of relief, the numbereof ally unchanged in 1951. persons aided was In all .., exactly the 1G I same as in 1950, with the ,exception of Old AgeAssistance which showed a slight ,decline. ' 'There were five Aid to' Dependent Children cases, thirteen General Welfare cases; and one hundred and twenty- nine Old Age Assistance cases. Last year there were one Hundred and thirty-two cases in the latter category. WELFARE EXPENDITURE IN PAST TEN YEARS IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 0 10 20 3040 50 60 70 80 90 100110 120 Total expenditures for the year remained about the same as in 1950, too. But a recent liberalization of State laws will un- doubtedly upset this state's condition in 1952. The amount of assistance payments to individuals has recently been increased by an 'overall 5.4 per cent, plus certain special adjustments, and further increases seem possible..;., The extra amount of money needed for these higher payments is estimated at $12;000' for 1952,.or the equivalent of about $1.,30 on the tax rate. 17 Veterans' Services Iuooard testimonial at Rose Garden was tribute to Mansfield's excellent ins' services - Mansfield can be proud of the services it renders to veterans. During 1951, over 700 former servicemen, ,some of them Kore terans, were helped by our Service Officer. The number is larger than a year before and, based upon World War I experience, is expected to continue to increase until it reaches a maximum in 1970. Deterioration of veterans' health with age and an increase in the number of their widows and dependents are responsible the predicted rise. P e for Playgrounds, Commons, and all _ e; c s Lions Club Wading Pool at Memorial Park was favorite spot in hot weather Mansfield is well endowed with public grounds. We have a beautiful Memorial Park with nearly all kinds of recreational facilities, three commons, Card's Field for baseball, and eight 19 During the i mer months excellent recreational prograri s for children are conducted at both Memorial Park, and at West `M field by trained ans- 'supervisors. The favorite in this respect,`* during 1951, was again the Memorial Park wading' Pool Mansfield Lions' Club. An average of one hundred dboys- andgirls per day, enjoyed this poops cool water in the hot summer months. The formation of a little baseball- league by Supervisor Harold Qualters was another big attraction. This is for boys from eight to twelve years of age, and from its enthusiasticacceptanc summer, seems destined for considerable growth in 1952. e last Water Water pumping soared to a record 749,647,933 gallons in 1951 or sixty-one per cent over the previous record of 458,958,000 gallons established in 1950. Fortunately the new wells 1951 , started in 1950 and completed' in , proved more than adequate to meet all needs, and at no time was there any danger of a water shortage. Owing in large part to the heavy de- partment finances made spectaculaconsumption, the water ceipts of $86,652:16 were the highest in theains uto n'sringhhis yearhistory, and exceeded last year's record by $24,215. The Hercules Powder Company alone paid $51,265 for its water' privileges, or about the same as the combined total paid by all customers in 1949. The rise in receipts was accompanied by only a slight increase in operating expenses. Several improvements to the water system were accomplished during the year. Most important was the installation of automatic equipment that permitted a sharp c the sera ut in lair costs. Another was Aping of the old steam engine and pump, obsolete' 1937, and conversion of thsince e vacated space into a garage and storage facilities. The purchase of a new pickup truck, and the repair of the slate roof on Cate's pumping house, and the painting of nearl all our hydrants were other improvements. y In addition, $16,000 worth of materials ' were purchased to_ ward a new extension on ,Ware and Essex Street. ' It zs expected that sufficient money will be appropriated 'in 1952 and 193 for the completion of this project. 20 The, Mansfield Housing authority at: its. own expense laid four. hundred feet:, of: eattensions to. serve its 4e�w homes on ,East Street,.: Services Installed 1950 1951 New Installations 55 43 Renewals 43 31 Renewals to property line — 11 Electric Light Department Our electric light department had the most profitable year of its entire history in 1951, with earnings of $61,639 a third greater than ; in 1950, and double those of two years ago. Primarily re- sponsible for the sharp gain was a 17 per cent _rise in industrial.. 21` consumption, but residential demand also continued its long term upward growth with a gain of 6 per cent. At ,the end of the team we had a record number of 2,524 customers as against 2,481 a year earlier, y CONSUMPTION. OF ELECTRICIT IN PAST TEN YEA IN MILLIONS OF KILOWATT �S HOURS It 2 . '" 1012 : -r Because of the rising demand, a substantial amount of new construction and plant improvements were necessary during the Year. Some of these projects included the replacement of our old Industrial transformer bank with a new one costing over $19,000; completion of our voltage regulation ram at cost of $4,000; purchase of a new line truck for ver $$6,000; and extensionr of new lines to Richardson's factory, to the Attleboro Pumping Station, to our West Mansfield Pumping Stations, to the .Beaumont factory, and to Pratt Street. The improvement probably most noticeable to Mansfield's citizens was the installation of thirteen new Luminaire lights on North Main Street, thus providing much better street lighting in that district. The establishment of an "off peak" rate was the only change in the town's charges for electricity in 1951. Under this new rate, customers having approved electric ranges and hot water heaters were granted a reduction of one-half cent per kilowatt hour for all current consumed between 'the hours of eleven o'clock at night and seven o'clock in the morning. Whether or not there will be any further reduction in other rates is a question 'that has been discussed, but not decided yet. The customary utility practice is to reduce rates when profits are at our department's high level. The townspeople might feel, however, that under present inflationary conditions it would be better to keep rates where they are, and find a way to use the larger profits to reduce real estate taxes. In 1951, the sum of $30,000 was taken out of the light de- par'tment's profits and used to reduce the tax rate. In 1952, it is likely that $38,000 can be so used without in any way hurting the department. 22J,23 Continuing its upward trend climbed to a record high of $8.8 million in 1951 a sessed valuation over 'the ..previous year. New construction accounted for gain Of 73,000 of the increase with revaluations of existin most a minor influence. g properties exerting A statement of .valuations with 1950 comparisons is as follows: Value of Personal Estate 1950 1951 Value of Buildings $ 551,800.00 $ 543,435.00 Value of Land 6,661,975.00 6,819,6.50.00. 1,415,525.00 1,439,075.00 Total $8,629,300.04 $8,802,160.00 The tax rate in 1951 was influenced chiefly by a 54 in estimated expenditures. $ ,000 rise was offset b Approximately $30,000 of this increase Y a gain in estimated revenues, and another $5,000 by a greater use of available funds. to .be raised b This left $17,000 more money Y taxation, or the equivalent of one dollar on the tax rate, after allowing for the increased One above. mentioned Determination of 1951 Tax Rate Town (Gran't) Appropriation Court Judgments $727,779.80 *State Parks and Reservations 5,055.17 (Inc. 1950 underestimate) *County Tax (Less 1950 overestimate) 1,383.61 *County T. B. Hospital Assessment 26,807.38 (Less 1950 overestimate) *State Audit of Municipal Accounts 11,290.73 Overlay for 1951 1,236.29 15,631.05 Total ----- Less Estimated Receipts: *Income Taxes from State 24 $52,339.61 $789,184.03 n *Corporation; ; etc. Taxes from State 49,515.57 *Meals Taxes' from State 1,714.12 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise 35,000.00 State Reimbursement for O.A.A. 35,000.00 Water Dept.: Receipts 60,000.00 Light Dep't.: Transf er 30,000.00 Other Estimated Receipts 22,950.00 $286,519.30 Net Amount -$5-02,664.73 Less Transfers..; from Available Funds: Excess & Def ciency. Acct. 70,750.00 Overlay Reserve and Fund for redeeming. '. sewer loan notes 142000.00 .84,750.00 Amount raised by Taxation 417,914.73 Less: Poll Tax Commitment 4,210.00 $413,704.73 Valuation of Real Estate and Personal Property at time of levying taxes $8,802,160.00 Rate of Taxation per thousand dollars $47.00 `These items are certified by -Commissioner of -Corporations and Taxation. 25 FIRE CHIEF'S,REPORT It is a privilege and pleasure to present m annual report the Mansfield Fire Department for the ycem of 31 1951. year ending December It is with appreciation that I extend to all those outside the Department who have in any way tendered favors or courtesies, my sincere thanks. Also, to the Board of Selectmen and other Town Officers for their earnest support n promot- ing the welfare of the departmentand to the assistance in who com- mand my sincere respect and confidence by their fine courtesy and faithful performance of duty, I extend my ,hearty thanks. Buildings The roof on the Central Station has been repaired and is apparently as good as new. The hallway, Chief's office and all .rooms on the second floor have been given two coats of new paint by the department members. New window shades on the second floor have also been furnished by an anonymous friend. If we have the funds to finish our larger repairs in the coming year the building will be in fine shape and our appropriation for this item can be reduced. The West Mansfield station is being beautifully finished on the inside by the members of Hose #3- Of course, the donated labor by the members of the Central and West Mans- field stations has meant a saving to the taxpayers and so we feel there should be no question about furnishing, funds for what material is needed next year. hristmas decorations at the Central Fire Station added gay note to holiday ason 26 following ,equipment is housed:. Maxim .750 gal, pump purchased in 1950, Aerial Ladder purchased in 1948, Ford Combination. #1 n purchased i 1941, Seagraves Engine # 3 .purchased in 1918, Chief's Car purchased in 1949 and a new 1951 Cadillac Ambulance. In West 1Vlansfield � we have a Seagraves Engine# 2, 500 gal, pumper Purchased in 1937, and the Reo Combination p p 3 purchased in 1929, I recommend purchasing a new Ford F7 Combination with a larger body to replace the ,present Ford Combination #1 which is too small and overloaded for the Center. I recommend sending our present small Ford Combination #I to West Mansfield in place. Of rthe .1929 Reo. Combination :# 3, sending the Seagraves Engine 3 to West Mansfield and bringing the Seagraves Engine #2 back. to the Central Station. I believe that if these recommendations, are carried out, the town will be well equipped for at least ten years. Equipment During 1951, .900 feet of good 21/2 inch hose and 500 feet of 3/4 inch booster hose ,was purchased. For the coming year, I recom- mend purchasing 500 feet of 21/z inch hose and .500 feet of 1% inch hose. If similar quantities are bought for three department will be e ui years, the q pped for replacements for each truck. Fire Alarm The entire Mown was surveyed for the adding of new boxes, the extension of the present system and the layout of :box numbers. I hope funds will be made available for this work so that a start can be made to give better protection to the outlying districts_ General There were 156 calls for the year as follows: Box Alarms 30 Squad Alarms 73 Still 39 Signals 13 Family locked out 1 1.56 28 'The following hose was laid for fires: 272 inch 6,400 feet 11/2 inch 1,600 feet 3/4 inch 15,925 feet 23,925 The following estimated loss and insurance coverage was reported: Buildings Contents Estimated Value $29,800.00 $3,000.00 Insurance Carried 42,150.00 2,200.00 Estimated Loss $ .6,811.50 $1;500.00 Insurance Paid 6,8,85.00 1,000.00 Gain $ 74.00 Loss $ 500.00 There were 199 ambulance trips for 1951 as follows: Old Ambulance New Ambulance Total ' Trips 61 138 199 Miles 1571 3813 53$4 Calls for oxygen equipment were as follows: Oxygen Tent 4 Demand Mask 20 Resuscitator 6 Check-up calls by regular fireman for service on above cases 40 I wish to thank the Board and all others who have helped in any way for their cooperation during my service as Chief of the de-partment. 29 30 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Financial Summary for 1951 General Finances Cash The cash balance decreased during the year $18,000. This is [ue to a decrease in unexpended appropriation balances of $36,000 plus $18,000 voted after the 1951 tax rate was set, which must be eyed and- collected in 1952, offset by a $30,000 increase in the ?xcess and Deficiency balance and $6,000 in miscellaneous ac - Excess and Deficiency The balance of this account increased $30,000 during the year W follows 1951 regular appropriations—unexpended balances closed out $28,000 Balances closed by vote of town meeting 1,000` .Actual receipts in excess of amount estimated in setting the tax rate: Motor Excise Taxes $14,000 O.A.A., etc. reimbursements 12,000 Water receipts 26,000 Miscellaneous 6,060 $58;000 Plus: State Income and Corp. Taxes—extra distributions 24,000 82,000 Total Additions $111,000 Less: Transfers by vote of town meetings 81,000 Net increase in E. & D. account $30,000 The present balance of $150,000 and outstanding property taxesof $31,000 means approximately $119,000 in, so-called, avail- able funds. Section 23 of -Chapter 59 was amended by Chapter 798 of the Acts of 1951 so that the Assessors "shall" use all avail- able fund transfers voted by the town that are not in excess of an 31 amount to be certified by the Director of Aceaufits to the Assessors as available funds. This amount, of course; cannot be determined until the Director has examined the balance sheet but the act further provides that he "shall promulgate'? rules and regulations for determining available funds. After these rules and regulations have been established, we should be able to determine, within rea- sonable limits, the amount which he will certify but at present we can only go by the old "rule -of -thumb" method. Receipts Eliminating the $170,000 that was received in 1950 from borrowings, the 1952 receipts would be about $100;000 larger than in 1951. 'This is due primarily to increased local and state tax receipts, increased Light Department receipts and increased Water Department receipts. Payments Total payments were practically the same as in 1,950 but the distribution was quite different in that the $155,000 that was spent in 1950, for school and water projects, from borrowings war; reduced to $25,000 in 1951 and there were increased expenditures as follows: New Fire Pumping Engine $15,000 New Ambulance 6,500 Highways (equipment) 10,000 Schools 35,000 Light Department 35,000 Water Department 17,000 Debt and Interest Payments 16,000 Miscellaneous —4,500 'Total �— $130,000 Outstanding Taxes. Taxes and Special Assessments outstanding on December 31, 1951 were $35,083.18 compared with $44;217.99 last, year which reflects an even more efficient job by our Collector, Mrs. Ethel M. Murray. Debt - In 1951 we 'paid $37,000 to reduce municipal indebtedness from f32 $3,72,000 to $335,000. The final $3,000 payment was made on the 1:936 Water Mains Loan. We provided, again in 1951, for the cost of issuing and- the interest on temporary loans in anticipation of tax collections. For a'few weeks before we started to receive funds for 1951 taxes, it seemed as if we would have to borrow but -collections were good, as soon as the tax bills were sent out, and so the expense of temporary borrowing was avoided for another year. Water Department Finances (Also see special statement for Water Dept. Finances for the last 12 years) Water Department activity in 1951 broke all records with receipts of $86,652.16. With profits of $12,612.98 reduced to $'8,925.45 by special payments for the Essex and Ware Streets extension material of $3,687:53, there still remains almost enough profit to finance the payment for pipe on this extension which will be billed in January 1952. 'This is an encouragingpicture when it is considered that debt payments for the plant expansion were started this year at the rate of $15,000. ` Continued' sales at 1951 levels would mean that the debt could be liquidated and extensions made, over a period of years, on streets not now serviced without any effect on the general tax rate. Light Department Finances (Also see regular and special Municipal Light Dept. statements) Earnings increased from $45,000 in 1950 to $51,000 in 1951 or a net increase of $6,000. This was due to a $37,000 increase in revenue, minus a $31,000 increase in expenses. The net value of our plant increased $23,000 due primarily to a $19,000 expenditure for a new bank of 1667 KVA transformers for high tension power customers. ,Cost of fuel, stated in terms of a net ton of coal, was suable until September, but since then it has ,increased rapidly. The December 1950 figure was $8.99 which had advanced to $9.08 in September 1951 but had climbed to $9.91 by December 1951. This is an important factor in our cost of current. With an original cost for plant of $575,000, and the Depart- ment of Public Utilities allowing an 8% profit before requiring a rate reduction, our limit of normal profits would be $46,000, sc 33 our earnings of $51,000 may require some adjustment in rates. However, our capital expenditures for plant in 1951 amounted to $45,000 of which $11,000 was paid from the Depreciation Fund, leaving $34,000 from 1951 operations. With permission of the D�P.U., the depreciation rate was increased from the usual 39o, to 5% for 1951 so that $26,000 was allowed this year. As we spent $34,000 for plant expansion and improvements, there was no excess depreciation to be set up in the Depreciation Fund. Because of the above condition, the D.P.U. will, no doubt, grant the continued use of a 5% depreciation rate and may not press too strongly for an adjustment in our customers rates, in spite of the $5,000 excess profits over the usual 8% SUMMARY OF STATE AUDIT REPORT As required by Chapter 44 Section 40 of the General Laws, the Town Clerk herewith presents a summary of the essential features of the Audit Report of the Division of Accounts: 'There has .been no audit by .the Division of Accounts since July '5, 1950 so no report was received in 1951. 34 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS See Collector's, Treasurer's and Accountant's Reports for details. Amount ,oval Taxes—Real Estate, Personal and ,Poll $413,415:39 tate Taxes—Income, Corporation, etc . ............ 127,811.24 otor Vehicle Excise Taxes .................................... 50,675.83 ,hapter 90 Highway Reimbursements State & County ................................................ 21;624.94 'harities—Federal Reimbursements .................... 51,672:51 ;harities—State & Mise. Reimbursements ........ 50,229.29 lunicipal Light Department ................................ 405,770.01 YaterDepartment.................................................... 86;652.16 iorrowings.................................................................. discellaneous (incl. Licenses, Sewer & Interest) 43,638.88 'Total Receipts for Support of Services $1,2151,490.25 > gency Collected for Others (Withholding Taxes, etc.) ............................ 50,820.03 Total Receipts ........................................ $1,302,310.28 SUMMARY OF PAYMENTS See Town Accountant's Report for details Amount seneralGovernment................................................$ 38,428:54 Protection of Persons & Property ........................ 792470.35 Elealth and Sanitation ............................................ 53,330.28 Eiighways.................................................................... 132,802.30 Charities...................................................................... 133,638.06 Schools........................................................................ 262,365.40 Municipal Light Department .................................. 384,638.05 Water Department.................................................... 82,828.04 Debt and Interesit Payments .................................. 43,121.25 Miscellaneous (incl. State & County Taxes) .... 58,275.35 Total Payments for Support of Services $1,268,897.62 Agency'—Collected for Others (Withholding Taxes, etc.) .............................. 51;924.94 Total Payments ......................................$1,320,822.56 35 33.1 10.2 4.0 1.7 4.1 4.0 32.5 6.9 3.5 100.0 3.0 6.3 4.2 10.5 10.5 20.7 30.3 6.5 3.4 4.6 100.0 WATER DEPARTMENT SUMMARY LIGHT DEPARTMENT SUMMARY Analysis of Water Dept. Finances for the last 12 Summary of Municipal Lighting Department years Profits for Last Twelve Years Wages Expense, Payments f or p Profit non -bonded Receipts Loans & Interest to Payments Total Total Net Expenses Income At a Tran fer Tax $250, 000 to Reduce Rate Valuation E. F> D. Lan ds f ors Reservation and Year Revenues ocal Tax Rate Tax would Emergency Well 1940 $26,698.5'8 $32,659.23 $-5;960 �.65 $ 9,748.39 1941 27;699.2:9 $146,003.91$128;851.68 $17,152.23 $ have been 8,000.00 $34.00 $ 8;500.00 32,428.19 —4,728.90 5,018.54 1942 33,676.99 28;323.20 5,353.79 1840 1941 199;6:30.69 179;583.12 20,047.57 8,300.00 32.40 8,100.00 3,249.25 1943 36,037.96 25,103:62 10,934.34 1944 43,333.14 1942 2319,2'86.25 219,845.00 19,441.25 240,922.'83 220,412.31 20,510.52 8,300.00 32.40 8,100.00 7,500.00 29.60 7,400.00 24,202.71 19,130.43 10,620.03 1.945 43,366.78 29,119.72 14,247.06 1943 1944 245,745.41 222,724.47 23,020.94 10,000.00 29.00 7;250.00 10,510.54 1946 47,41:6.69 28,637.37 1,779.32 400.35 1'947 49,57'8.21 1945 2591696.26 224,939.94 34,756.32 275,753.51 223,656.81 52,096.70 10;000.00 29.00 7,250 .00 10;000.00 30:50 7;625.00 33,281.14 16,297.07 1948 49,600:64 37,640.49 14,136.34 1946 1947 308,122.53 274,375.43 33,747.10 14,000.00 34.00 8,500.00 .11,960.15 1949 50,044.52 315,249.47 14,795.05 95,360.95 1950 62,436.32 1948 316,809.78 298,584.67 18,225.11 329,09'8.23 300,404.27 28;693.96 20,000.00 38.00 9,500.00 15,00000 42.50 10;625.00 40,943.07 21,493..25 2;960.21 1951 86,1652.16 74,039.18 12,612.98 *3,687:53' 1949 1950 362,385:38 317,352.88 45,032.50 20,000.00 46.00 11,500.00 11,750.00 1951 399,411.08 348,474.78 50,936.30 30,000.00 47.00 'Totals $556,541:28 $421,,627.39 134 913.899 $ � $155,692.13 �� Deduct Profit to E. &D. 12 Year -- Tot. 3,3,22,865.86 2,959,205.36 363,660.50161,100.00 106,100.00 134;913.89 Special payments exceeded profit by $ 20,778.24 Net Income transferred to .reduce tax rate ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,161000.00 *Approx. $12,000.00 to be paid in Januar 1952 for Y pipe delivered the latter part of December 1951 but not billed until January 1952. profits retained for im- provements & extensions 202,660:50 During the past twelve years none of the money collected from the sale of water has been used for At a $250,000 valuation, property taxes„,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, other purposes. Rather, the town has spent from general taxation an amount of $20,778.24 for would have been ............. 106 100.00 : water projects_. Amount used to reduce tax rate in ex- cess of estimated tax that would have If our sales of water continues at the present level for a few been paid by a private ':company 55;000.00 years, we should be able to complete water extensions on those power ...................................... streets that are not served at .present and pay the loans and interest now outstanding, entirely from water department Net income above for 12 yrs. $363,660.50 revenue. Taxes at a $2,50,000 valuation 106,100.00 The Legislature has not, as yet, given water departments the same independent status as electric light departments Net income if a private Co. $257,560.50 have and so they are on a strictly "cash basis” of accounting with no consider - ation given to plant depreciation. Average income ger year 36 37 for 12 years ........................$ 21,463.38: % profit on a $500,000 original investment ............. 4.2 i.f a private company Net income above for 12 yrs. $363,660.50 Average income per year ....$ 30,305.04 % profit on a $500,000 original investment ............ 6.1 for._our municipal plant % allowed by Dept. of Public Utilities before they require a rate reduction A conservative policy has been followed. during the past twelve years so that 56% of the profits have been retained for improve- ments and extensions. This policy has enabled the management to keep the plant in good condition without borrowing. At the same time, the 44% of profits that have been returned to the town to reduce taxes amounts to $55,000.00 more than would have been received from a private company at a $250,000.00 valu"a ation. The result of these operations has been economical rates to our consumers and dividends to our owners (the taxpayers) . 38 TAX RATE SUMMARY Analysis of Last Six Year's Tax Rates The names of individual items included under each main group listed below may be obtained by referring to the detail of the "Payments" section of the Town Accountant's Report. The basic, unadjusted dollar appropriations may be obtained from the same source for any items on which a dollar comparison is desired. 1946 .1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 General Government $ 2.68 $ 2.78 $ 3.06 $ 3.50 $ 4.06$ 3.58 Protection of Persons & Prop. 3.38 5.44 4.74 5.51 5.99 5.88 Health and Sanitation 4.14 3.37 3.65 5.15 4.42 4.58 Highways (inc. equipment) 14.42 4.99 10.07 6.00 8.10 8.36 Welfare, O.A.A., A.D.C., and Veteran's Benefits 1.89 2.72 3.25 3.81 4.14 5.01 Schools 12.92 .14.84 15.94 17.90 18.77 20.03 Library, Recreation and Unclassified 2.11 2.36 2.99 2.20 3.19 3.31 Water 1.60 -.37 1.15 1.41 1.70 1.91 State and County Taxes 2.35 2:55 1.40 2.25 2.37 2.59 Overlay for Abatement of Taxes .31 .54 .83 .89 1.39 1.3.8 From E. &D., etc. for ,Specific Items -15.30 --5.22 -9.08 -6.12 -8.13 -9.63 Total Tax Rate $30.50 $34.00,$38.00 $42.50 $46.00 $47.00 The above distribution represents the "net" amount for each group as arrived at by the following method: 'The appropriations voted at Mown meetings are the basic figures. Interest and Maturing Debt have beenapplied to the group for which the loan was made. Amounts voted from E. & D., etc. for particular projects do not affect the tax rate .but in order to reflect a proper comparison, the appropriation has been included in the group involved and a "minus" figure shown as the last 39 item in order to balance with the tax rate. Receipts due directly to a group activity have been applied to that group. The portion of the State Income Tax receipts that was based on school statistics has been applied directly to "Schools". 'The balance of the State Income Tax receipts has been applied to all groups except "Schools". The amount of Meals Tax received from the State has been applied directly to the .O.A.A. group. The Electric ,Light Dept. transfer voted at town meeting, Corporation Tax receipts from the State, Auto Excise Tax receipts, Poll 'Tax Receipts, Licenses and mis- cellaneous receipts have been applied to all groups. a Comparison of Population, Valuation and Tax Rates of Various Towns in Mass. A comparison such as given above presents many hidden problems that cannot be evaluated without a detailed study of each town listed. 'The "Amount Raised Per Capita" is the best, com- parison but even this does not take into consideration what is being done for the money. The questions immediately arise, does 'this # town have garbage and rubbish collection, does it have new schools or other `municipal buildings for which it is paying, does it have water and sewer extensions for which it is paying and most im- portant are improvements being paid for on a "pay-as-you-go' basis or by borrowing? Also the facts back of the valuation figures have a bearing. For an example how much industry and summer property' is in the particular towns being compared? At best the figures show only a general picture. 40 � 41 Amount Previous Year's Assessed 1951 Amount Raised Tax Rates un 1950 Federal Valuation Tax Raised Per Census 1951 Rate in 1951 Capita 1950 1949 1948 1947 11,146 $12,774,750 $50.00 $638,738 $57.31 $51.20 $50.00 $52.00 $46.80 ton eborough 5 50.00 54.00 58.00 45.00 62045 57.00 04,706 56.207 34.00 38.00 52.00 47.00 Ica rst 110,101 10,856 16164 ,018,090 39.00 11,712,725 47.00 550,498 50.71 41.00 42.00 38.00 33.00 43.11 $33.00 $32.00 $32.00 $31.00 Hadley 10,145 91982 13,252,805 $33.00 437,343 14,973>260 45.00 673,797 67.50 60.00 52.80 61.80 51.00 43.60 45.70 39.60 )lph :water 9,512 9,407 8,707,938 46.80 407,531 42.84 42.80 10,594,475 48.00 508,535 54.06 53.00 52.00 52.00 45.00 isford ole 9,109 8,666 19,130,070 41.20 788,159 86.53 39.60 35.00 34.00 33.30 7,259,110 148.40 351,341 40.54 148.00 148.00 150.00 $46.80 it ird 8,623 13,080,455 56.80 742,970 86.16 53.00 52.00 50.00 45.60 43.00 41.00 63.00 56.00 Andover 8,485 8,281 12,611,880 48.00 605,370 71.35 5,980,850 *57.00 340,908 41.17 *52.00 *52.00 *56.00 *54.00 on on' 8,211 7,309,435 60.00 438,566 53.41 56.00 56.00 57.00 51.00 10,056,623 45.00 452,548 56.31 38.00 39.40 39.00 37.40 Jin )orough 8,037 7,378 6,390,524 49.00 313,136 42.44 48.00 49.00 46.00 42.00. 46.00 42.50 38.00 34.00 (SFIELD )rough 7,184 7,030 8,802,160 47.00 413,702 57.59 7,634,813 58.00 442,819 62.99 48.00 48.00 44.00 43.00 idge 7,007 6,978 9,114,342 47.50 432,931 61.79 40.00 43.00 43.40 41.40 6,046,966 65.50 396,076 56.76 58.00 58.00 60.00 47.00 iard :hendon 6,585 6,508 6,077,890 62.00 3762829 57.23 59.00 57.00 59.00 46.00 17,317,960 35.00 606,129 93.14 33.00 34.00 34.00 30.00 meadow 6,244 6,438,546 §48.00 309,050 49.50 §43.00 §42.00 §45.00§36.00 ,n,, >on 6,125 6,104 3,409,709 60.00 204,583 33.40 56.00 50.00 53.00 50.00 9,377,810 §30.50 286,023 46.86 §29.50 §27.50 §30.50 §25.00 ink wood 5,837 5,341 11,171,462 40.00 446,858 76.56 41.00 40.00 38.00 33.60 5,551,166 48.00 266,456 49.89 43.50 45.00 44.50 39.00 itham )n 4,847 9,148,282 47.50 434,543 89.65 46.00 48.00 45.00 40.00 Does not include the Water District Tax 1 Does not include the Water District Tax of $6.0o $ Does not include a Fire District Tax of $5.00 § Does not include Fire or Water District Taxes A comparison such as given above presents many hidden problems that cannot be evaluated without a detailed study of each town listed. 'The "Amount Raised Per Capita" is the best, com- parison but even this does not take into consideration what is being done for the money. The questions immediately arise, does 'this # town have garbage and rubbish collection, does it have new schools or other `municipal buildings for which it is paying, does it have water and sewer extensions for which it is paying and most im- portant are improvements being paid for on a "pay-as-you-go' basis or by borrowing? Also the facts back of the valuation figures have a bearing. For an example how much industry and summer property' is in the particular towns being compared? At best the figures show only a general picture. 40 � 41 ZONING COMMITTEE REPORT In accordance with instructions of the annual town meetings of 1950 and 1951, in which the formation of a committee to study zoning was authorized, and the subsequent appointment of Erwin Beach, Roger Bond, Charles Wheeler, Leslie Eames and Robert. Restall to this committee, the committee has concluded its study of zoning and has found it very desireable Provided: 1. The laws are prepared by a zoning expert having knowledge of the town. 2. The laws are practicable, flexible and take into account the Present uses of the various areas in the town with trends in their development and possible changes in the future. The committee bases this conclusion on a comprehensive study of the town, including the historical development, present uses, and desireable growths. The committee has also studied methods used at Sharon and Foxboro as well as ideas developed in a previous study for Mansfield. Zoning may be defined as the division of the community into districts and the regulation of the use of the land within each district. It might be called a set of rules for good housekeeping in the town. It does not affect present uses or nuisances, but con- trols future developments and prevents recurring mistakes such as have been made in the past. People Iiving in a strictly residential district should notbe made to suffer the nuisances, such as noises, odors, and was produced by an industrial plant. More important, their children should not be forced to play around such plants where the , oppor- tunity for accident is high. Likewise, industries should not be required to restrict their operations any more than necessary for minor nuisances, such as noise. The classification of a district as industrial decrease these restrictions. In the country, people live on larger plots of land where they can raise their children in good clean air. •Sizes of lots and lack of crowded houses and noisy factories are frequent reasons for such choices. Such reasons are protected by zoning. The town management benefits from zoning in several ways. First, the establishment of districts makes possible the planning 42 of sewers, water mains, and power lines, with an assurance that requirements will not suff er radical changes. Second, it also makes feasible easier police and fire protection. Third, highways can be as-vA"ed for traffic loads. The records of towns and cities with zoning indicate a gen- eral satisfaction with such regulations. In Massachusetts, only one town has ever revoked zoning laws. This occurred several years ago. At the present time a citizens' committee with the aide of a consultant are drafting new laws. In this state, approxi- mately 140 cities and towns varying in size from a small town of less than 300 inhabitants ' to our largest cities of several hundred thousand enjoy the advantages of zoning. The cost of preparation of such laws has been estimated by a competent consultant as $1900. In addition, approximately $600 would be required for printing and reproduction expenses, hear- ings,and ,presentation to the town. In as much as the committee has on hand $500 for expenses, it is recommended that an appro- priation of $2000 be requested for preparation of zoning laws. The Committee to Study Zoning Robert S. Restall, Chairman Erwin Beach W. Roger Bond Charles A. Wheeler Leslie A. Eames Britton 1951 Whereas, by the death of Clair W. Britton, the Town of Mansfield has sustained the loss of a valued and honored citizen; and Whereas, by his public offices as a member of the World War II Price and Rationing Board, the Mansfield Planning Board, the Committee To Study New School Facilities and by his man other civic activities, he has endeared himself to this community therefore be it Resolved, That we, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Mansfield, hereby give formal expression for the community of further our respect and appreciation of his valued services; and be it Resolved, That we extend to his family our deep sympathy in this time of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Town of Mansfield and a copy thereof be transmitted to his family. DONALD W. JOY CHARLES D. RICHARDSON ROYAL B. PATRIQUIN JOSEPH A. CATALONI EVERETT M. GRANT Selectmen of Mansfield RESOLUTIONS on the death of Ernest LeRoy White Died May 18, 1951 Whereas, Ernest L. White endeared himself to this com- munity by his many years public service as a member of the Board of Selectmen, by participating in various civic activities and by a long and distinguished career as a local business man; and Whereas, the Town of Mansfield and the State of Mass- achusetts, in his passing lost a valued and honored citizen; there- fore be it Resolved, That we, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Mansfield, hereby give formal expression for the community of our respect and appreciation of his valued services; and be it further Resolved, That we extend to his family our deep sympathy in this time of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Town of Mansfield and a copy thereof be transmitted to his family. DONALD W. JOY CHARLES D. RICHARDSON ROYAL B. PATRIQUIN JOSEPH A. CATALONI EVERETT M. GRANT Selectmen of Mansfield MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY Circulation of Books and Magazines From Library Through Schools West .Mansfield East Mansfield Inter -Library Loan Total Books Added During Year By purchase (adult) By purchase (juvenile) By gifts Total Registrations 'Total registrations to Dec. 31, 1950 New registrations (adult) New registrations (juvenile) Total registrations to Dec. 31, 1951 35,037 5,044 1,350 1,078 29 42,538 719 359 22 1,100 2,197 146 164 2,507 Gifts of Books During the Year have been Presented by The Optimist Club P.T. A. Roland Green School Philathea Class—Methodist Church New Century; Club Mrs. Allen Stevenson, Attleboro, Mass. Gifts of Magazines for 1951 Catholic World—given by Rev. E. L. O'Brien Photography Magazine—given by Mr. Homer Forbes Grange Monthly—given by Mansfield Grange Fortune Magazine --given by Miss Marion Shields 50 This year the library has added the R.N. Magazine to help s who are contemplating nursing as a career. We now have nagazines and the total circulation is 2145. The latter part of January 1951, Miss Jeanie Keltie was pointed assistant librarian, and she has proven to be very .sfactory to Miss Lunn and the Trustees. Preparations are now under way for a separate section for "Teenagers". Just as soon as the now steel stacks arrive the ;enage Books" will be all to-gether and not scattered all around library. Miss Lunn likes to hear readers express their opinions of the v books, ' as the selection of books is more or less guess work. ierwise there is no way of knowing how the books meet with approval of the readers. The total circulation for the year, was a pleasant surprise to Librarian and Trustees, as most libraries are experiencing a -y decided decrease in circulation. Even though our increase in culation is only 31 books, it is an increase and we consider this ;eptable at a time when so many people right now are interested T.V. Signed Dean K. Howerton William A. Fox Emma .Hall Mildred Morse (Clerk) Wallia A. Reisman (Chairman) 51 77— ® CLERKS RE P Q T.: Blanks ...........................TOWN-* ......... ........ 546 C 2432 Report Meetings Mansfield Housing Authority (5 Years) ' Elwyn Atherton, 1012 East Street ................. 478 TOWN WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Armando L. Giovino, 333 North Main Street 489 Election Article l.) Hp ( Held January 15 1951—Polls open Oliver R. Milson, 76 Samoset Avenue ........ 444 Walter H. Schulz, 489 West Street ........ 553 6:00 A.M. to, 8:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. to February 26 1951 at P.M. Americo Crescitelli, 91 Cottage Street .... 1 9. .7:30 Business Meeting (Article 2-17) Held on February 26, 1951 Blanks .................... ............................................ 467 Called to order at 7:30 P.M. and adjourned at 10:30 P.M. 2432 until March 5, 1951 at 7:310 P.M. To hear the annual report of the town officers, and Adjourned Business, Meeting (Article 18-24 Held on March Article 2. 5, 1951. Called to. order at 7:30 P.M. and adjourned at to act thereon. Voted to accegt annual reports of Town Officers as printed 9:30' P.M. Article 1. To choose two Selectmen for 'terms of three Article 3. To raise and om un eyeor transff ras be years; to choose two members of the School Committee for terms of three to appropriated available funds, such :Sums of mo necessary to defray _the expenses of .the town for the ensuing year, years; choose a Moderator for a term of one year and to choose a member of the Mansfield Housing or take .any action in relation thereto. Authority for a term of five • years. See table of appropriations, Towns Accountant's Report Results for Selectmen (3 Years) Article 4. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Town Bruno F. Co pparini, 95 Angell Street........ 543 Treasurer, with the apprpvaI of the Selectmen, to borrow money in of the revenue of the financial Edward R. Jameson, Jr., 400 Mill Street .... 239 Edward T. O'Keefe, 96 Charles Street from time to time anticipation year beginning January 1, 1951 and to issue a note or notes there - ........ 162 Royal B. Patriquin, 144 South Main Street 1020 fore, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes less than one year, in accordance John D. Prescott, 298 South Main Street 974 as may be given for a period of .... Charles D. Richardson, 51 So. Main Street 1327 with Section 4 Chapter 44, General Laws. George E. Sawyer, 131 Union Street Voted to so authorize Blanks................................................................ 5,98 Article5. _To see 2f the town will. vote that the income from the sale of electricity to private consumers or for electricity sup - 4864 Results for School Committee (3 Years) plied to municipal buildings or for municipal power and street lights, together with receipts from jobbing accounts, be appro- Peter Bellavance, 76 Williams Street ........ 875 Hugo A. Carbonetti, priated for. the Municipal Light Department the whole or any 249 North Main Street 944 James Q. Clemmey, 724 South Main Street 897 part to be expended by the manager of municipal lighting, under the Board of Selectmen, for the ex - Carl R. Griffin, 158 South Main Street .... 1341 the direction and control of penses, of the department for the calendar year of 1951, or take Blanks................................................................ 807 any action' in relation thereto. Voted to so; appropriate the income Moderator 4864 Article 6. To see if the town will vote to transfer a sum of Ernest L. White, Jr. Off School Street .... 1886 money from `the operating surplus of the Electric Light Depart- 52, 53 ment for 1951 to the Town Treasurer, to be used by the Assessors as receipts for fixing the tax rate for the year of 1951, or take any action in relation 'thereto. Voted to transfer the sum of $30,000.00 Article 7. To see if the town will vote to accept the relocation of Pratt Street as laid out by the Board of Selectmen, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to accept Article 8. To see if 'the town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of engaging a drainage engineer to review the plans for Back Bay drainage, prepared in 1929 by F. A. Barbour, Engineer, and doing all work possible on the project with any funds left available from money herein appropriated, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to indefinitely postpone Article 9. To see if 'the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of rebuilding Fulton o Street from North Main Street 'to Rumford Avenue, and con= structing a sidewalk on the south side of said Fulton Street, or take any action in relation thereto. By Request Voted to do work from the regular Highway appropriations Article 10. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in 'the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of raising the roof of the Highway Department garage and I or. building additional stor- age space including an adequate heating system for the present building or the new layout so that more or all of the equipment may be properly garaged for protection and repair, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to transfer the sum of $5,000.00 from the E. & D. Account Article 11. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Hwy. Maint., or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to transfer the sum of $1,000.00 from the E. & D. Account Article 12. To see if the 'town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for continuing the Reconstruction of 3.tt Street (a Chapter 90 Highway Construction project), fin- ding land and damages, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted unanimously to transfer the sum of $8,200.00 from the E. & D. Account Ax'ticle 13. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- ate a sum of money to widen the east side of Rumford Avenue the corner of Chauncy Street on the land purchased from the Y. N.H. & H. R.R. Co., under Article 7 of the Town Meeting June .26, 1950, or 'take any action in relation thereto. Voted to indefinitely postpone Article 14. To see if the town will vote to authorize .the wn 'Manager, with the approval of 'the Board of Selectmen, to n in used equipment toward the purchase price of new equip- :nt, and to dispose of surplus used equipment, or take any ,ion; in relation thereto. (This article recommended for con- .eration in the Audit Report of November 10, 1950 by the vision of Accounts of the State). Voted to so authorize Article 15. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- iate__or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the msury, a sum of money for the purchase of Buck's Pond, so- iled, and development of a parking area 'thereon, or take any tion in relation thereto. Voted to indefinitely postpone article 16. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Lry, a sum of money for the purpose of erecting a seven- shain link fence with 'three barbed wire strands at the top d the pumping station properties on Maple Street and on Street, or take any action in relation thereto. .oted to indefinitely postpone ,rticle 17. To see if the town will vote 'to raise and appro- a sum of money to make sets of complete drawings of the system of the Town of Mansfield, or take any action in )n thereto. 'oted to delay action until the annual town meeting in 1952 'oted to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. to March 5, 1951 at 7:30 P.M. article 18. To see if the 'town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money to develop a set of Assessors maps; for property location and assessment purposes from the preliminary plans drawn in connection with the water system plans as pro- vided in Article 17 of this warrant, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to delay action until the annual town meeting in 1952 Article 19. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury] a sum of money to obtain a land coux't title for the Town Farm property, so-called, in order to facilitate the sale of it as authorized by vote of the Town Meeting on February 24, 1947, Article 11, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to raise and appropriate $500.00 Article 20. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of installing a 6" water main on Essex Street from the present terminus to present last house (approx. 1,900 ft.) and on Ware Street from Essex Streg't to East Street (any appropriation hereunder, if not sufficient for the entire project, tof be expended on the section or sections of said streets where the most residences will be served with the funds available), or take any action in relation thereto. Petion Voted to transfer the sum of $16,000.00 fromy the'tE & D. ' Account to purchase material Article 21. To see if the town will vote to 'transfer to the Excess and Deficiency account the unexpended balances in the fallowing accounts; Black -top Apron, West Mansfield Fire -Station $41.00; Sewer Plant Survey $122.00; Town Farm Garage $51.94; Heating Equipment—Spaulding School $1,168.70; Housing Author- ity Expense—$34.46, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to transfer the unexpended balances to the E. & D. Account Article 22. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for Zoning Committee Expense to be used by 'the Committee authorized under Article 31 of the adjourned annual Town Meeting held on March 6, 1950 "to make a study of zoning laws and their feasibility and application to the Town of Mansfield" or any committee that may be appointed 'to carry out the recommendations that may be contained in the report of said committee for the submission of zoning by-laws to the voters, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to raise and appropriate $500.00 Article 23. To see if the town will vote 'to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for the purpose of collecting rubbish and trash on Maple Street from Oakland Street to Franklin Street and on Franklin Street from Maple Street to East Street, or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition Voted to indefinitely postpone Article 24. To hear the report of any committee, om to name. any committee, or to see if the town will vote to appropriate any sum of money for the use of any standing committee. A progress report from the Zoning Committee was accepted with thanks A motion instructing the Selectmen that it was the wish of the meeting to; sell one Police Cruiser was passed. Town Warrant for the Special Town Meeting Held on July 16, 1951—Called to order at 7:30 P.M. and ad- journed at 8:45 P.M. Article 1. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of purchasing Buck's Pond which is bounded on the north by Chauncy Street, and on the east by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad's main line between Boston and Providence or take any action in relation thereto. Voted, to transfer the sum of $1,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account Article 2. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or 'transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of developing Buck's Pond into an automobile parking area or take any action in re- lation thereto. Voted to transfer the sum of $800.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 3. To see if the town will vote to adopt or take any action in relation 'thereto, a by-law requiring the registration of 56 57 hawkers, peddlers, and selling agents, the full wording of which reads as follows: Section 1. The terms "hawker" and "peddler" as used in this ordinance shall mean and include any person, either principal or agent, who goes from place to place in the Town of Mansfield selling, bartering, or carrying for sale or barter or exposing therefor any goods, wares or merchandise, either on foot, on or from any animal or vehicle. The term "selling agent" for the purpose of this ordinance shall mean and include those persons both principals and agents, who go from place to place in 'the Town of Mansfield, selling, or seeking to sell by sample, list, catalogues, or otherwise for future delivery. The provisions of this ordinance relating to hawkers and peddlers shall not apply to manufacturers, wholesalers or jobbers selling 'to dealers only, nor to any person who peddles only fish obtained by his own labor or that of his family, fruits, vegetables or other farm products raised or produced by himself or his famij„v, nor to persons selling articles for charitable purposes under section thirty-three of Chapter 101 of the General Laws. The provisions of this ordinance relating to selling agents shall not apply to manufacturers, wholesalers or jobbers .selling to dealers only, nor to such persons who solicit subscriptions or orders for religious or charitable publications, nor to persons who solicit contributions for religious or charitable purposes. Section 2. Before beginning operations in the Town of Mans- field and in each calendar year thereafter before resumption of such operations, each hawker, peddler or selling agent, excepting 'hose hawkers and peddlers who, under section 17 of Chapter 101 of the General Laws, are not required to' be licensed, shall register at the office of the Town of Mansfield Police Department. Section 3. Registration shall consist of 'the furnishing on a form supplied for that purpose, over the signature of the registrant made under penalty of perjury, the following information: 1. The full name of the registrant. 2. The home address of the registrant. 3. The business address of the registrant. 4. 5. Whether the registrant, is acting as principal or agent, and if as agent, the business address of his principal. The nature and kind of goods, wares, or merchandise dealt in, or the name of 'the publication for which sub- scriptions are to be solicited. 6. The period of time during which the registrant intends to operate in the Town of Mansfield. 7. The number of the license, if any, issued to the registrant under the provisions of Chapter 101 of the General Laws. Section 4. Upon the presentation to the Town Clerk of such form roperly filled in and signed by the applicant and the Chief of 'olice, the Town Clerk shall issue to those registrants who have .ot ' already been supplied with a peddlers and hawkers license ,nd insignia under the provisions of Chapter 101 of the General .jaws, a badge of a type hereinafter described. Section 5. The badge to be issued under this ordinance shall be metallic disk two inches in diameter which shall have plainly tamped on its face "Mansfield, Mass. Registered hawker, Peddler or Selling Agent," the number of the badge and the calendar rear for which issued. The Badge shall be worn conspicuously on he person of the registrant, and failure 'to do so while engaged .s a selling agent in the Town of Mansfield shall be a violation ,f this ordinance. In the event that a badge issued under this ordinance is lost )y the registrant, and he signs under the penalty of perjury, a statement 'to that effect, a new badge shall be issued by the Town 'Jlerk upon receipt of fifty cents as payment for the cost thereof. Section 6. Any person who, not being duly registered in Lecordance with this ordinance, wears, while acting as hawker, }tiddler or selling agent in the Town of Mansfield, a badge furn- shed under the ordinance or a counterfeit or 'duplicate thereof, )r` whoever counterfeits or intentionally mutilates such badge ;hall be subject to a fine of not less than five' or not more than twenty dollars. Section 7. The Town Clerk shall keep a record of the num- of each badge issued under the ordinance, and this record . be public. The Sealer of Weights and Measures and the 58 59 Police Department shall co-operate in the, enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance. Section 8. Violations of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty. dollars for each offense. Section 9. The registration or the issuance of a badge to a hawker, peddler, or selling agent, under this ordinance shall in no way be construed as an approval by the Town of Mansfield of the products, goods, or publications of the registrant, nor shall it be construed as a guarantee of the truth or reliability of the representations made by such hawker, peddler, or selling agent. This ordinance undertakes to impose no burdens upon regis- trants additional to those imposed by the laws of Massachusetts and of the United States, but is intended as a salutary regulation for the benefit of both 'householder and registrant to facilitate proper identification of ` the registrant. Section 10. The effective date of this ordinance shall be August 1, 1951. w Voted that the town adopt the following by-law: = Section 1. The terms "hawker" and "peddler" as used in this ordinance shall mean and include any person, either principal or agent, who goes from place to place in the Town of Mansfield selling, bartering, or carrying for sale or barter or exposing 'therefor any goods, wares or merchandise, either on foot, on or from any animal or vehicle. The term "selling agent" for the purpose of this ordinance shall mean and include those persons both principals and agents, who go from place to place in the Town of Mansfield, selling, or seeking to sell by sample, list, catalogues, or otherwise for future delivery. 'The provisions of . this ordinance relating to hawkers and peddlers shall not apply to manufacturers, wholesalers or jobbers selling to dealers only, nor to any person who peddles only fish obtained by his own labor or that of his family, fruits, vegetables or other farm products raised or produced by himself or his family, nor to persons selling articles for charitable purposes under section thirty-three of Chapter 101 of the General Laws,. The provisions of this ordinance relating to ' selling agents shall not apply to manufacturers, wholesalers or jobbers selling dealers only, nor to such persons who solicit subscriptions or [ers for religious or charitable publications, nor to persons who icit contributions for religious or charitable purposes. Section 2. Before beginning operations in 'the Town of Mans- ld and in each calendar year thereafter before resumption of zch operations, each hawker, peddler or selling agent, excepting lose hawkers and peddlers who, under section 17 of Chapter 101 E the General Laws, are not required to be licensed, shall register t the office of the Town of Mansfield Police Department. Section 3. Registration shall consist of the furnishing on a >rm supplied for that purpose, over the signature of the registrant Lade under penalty of perjury, the following information: 1. The full name of the registrant. 2. The home address of the registrant. 3. The business address of the registrant. 4. Whether the registrant is acting as principal or agent, and if as agent, the business address of his principal. 5. The nature and kind of goods, wares, or merchandise dealt in, or the name of the publication for which sub- scriptions are to be solicited. 6. The period of time during which the registrant intends to operate in the Town of Mansfield. 7. The number of the license, if any, issued to the registrant under the, provisions of Chapter 101 of the General Laws. Section 4. Violations of this ordinance shall be punished by fine of not more than twenty dollars for each offense. Section 5. The registration of a hawker, peddler, or selling gent, under this ordinance shall in no way be construed as an pproval by the Town of Mansfield of the products, goods, or ublications of the registrant, nor shall. it be construed as a uarantee of the truth or reliability of the representations made y such hawker, peddler, or selling agent. This ordinance undertakes to impose no burdens upon regis- ts: additional to those imposed by the laws of Massachusetts of the United States, but is intended as a salutary regulation the benefit of both householder and registrant 'to facilitate 60 w 61. proper identification of the registrant. Section 6. The effective date of this ordinance shall be August 1, 1951. Submitted to the Attorney General for approval July 18, 1951 Article 4. To see if the town will vote to accept Mor Court, so-called, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen, or ta: any action in relation 'thereto. Voted to accept subject to deeding of land and bringing grade Article 5,. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of renovating the heat- dng system in the Paine School as recommended by the Mass- achusetts Department of Public Safety; said sum 'to be added to the $2,500.00 appropriated at the annual Town Meeting held on February 26, 1951, for an oil burner and boiler at the Paine Schopl, and the name of 'the account changed to Heating System Renova- tions—Paine School; or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to transfer the sum of $1389.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account Afticle 6. To see if the town will vote to raise and apprc priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in th treasury a sum of money for the purpose of buying approximatel 1,000 feet of two and one-half inch fire hose, approximately 50 feet of booster hose, and miscellaneous equipment, or 'take an action in relation thereto. Voted to. transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Aecoun $2000.00 to the Fire Dept. New Equipment Account and $650.0 to the Forest Fire Account Article -:'7. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in 'the treasury a sum of money for the purpose of settling cases of land and other damages resulting from the reconstruction of School Street in 1949, or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to transfer the sum of $2000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account Article 8. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or 'transfer from unappropriated available funds in the 62 asury, a sum of money for the purpose of providing additional As for the purchase of the second Highway Department truck, take any action in relation thereto. Voted to tranisfer the sum of $919.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account own Warrant for the Special Town Meeting Held on October 15, 1951 -Called to order at 7:30 P.M. and . adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Article 1. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- ate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the asury, a sum of money for the purpose of hiring a sanitary ineer and paying for other expenses in connection with the gramto control the pollution of Rumford River; or take any ion < in relation thereto. _Voted to transfer $2,000.00 from the E. & D. Account Article 2. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- ate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the asury, a sum of money for the purpose of paying court judg- nts an land damage cases due to the reconstruction of North in Street' in 1947; or take any action do relation thereto. Voted to transfer $8,200.00 from the E. & D. Account Article 3. To see if the 'town will vote to raise and appro- ate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the asury, a sum of money for the purpose of settling cases of land I other' damages resulting from the reconstruction of Pratt °eet in 1950 and 1951; or take any action in relation thereto. Voted unanimously to transfer $4,500.00 from the E. & D. A"mint. .le 4. To see if the town will vote to raise` and appro- r transfer from unappropriated available funds in the a 'sum of money for the Water Department Expense to pay the electric current bills for the balance of the shortage being caused by the longer operating time re- furnish the. required water supply or take any action in thereto. d to transfer $9,000.00 from the E. & D. Account ;le 5. To see if the town will vote 'to raise and appro- 63 priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in. the treasury, a 'sum of money for the purpose of installing -an oil burner in the Central Fire Station, including any changes in the chimney that are desirable for efficient operation; or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to transfer $1,400.00 from the E. & D. Account Article 6. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro priate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of constructing a side- walk on the north side of Pratt Street from the Rose Garden, westerly toward Hope Street; or 'take any action in relation thereto. Voted to transfer $10,000.00 from the E. & D. Account, same to be subject to betterment assessments Article 7. To see if the town will vote to change the , name of the appropriation, which was voted at the annual Town Meeting of 1951, from "Gate for Card's Field" to "Gate and Fence for Card's Field"; or take any action in relation thereto. Voted to change the name Article 8. To see if the town will vote to accept 'that part of the layout of Union Street ( shown on a plan approved by the Board of Selectmen, dated February 17, 1913 and filed with the Town Clerk February 18, 1913) which extends 110 feet northerly from the north boundary of Benefit Street and 230 feet southerly- from the south boundary of Benefit Street; or take any action' in relation thereto. Voted to accept Article 9. To hear the report of any committee, or to name; any committee, or to see if the town will vote to appropriate any sum of money for the use of any committee. Voted that a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator. Said Committee to be known as the Rumford River Committee. They shall cooperate with the Board of Health and the Sanitary Engineer that is to be employed by the town. Any and all in-' folrtmation in: reference to the pollution; of the Rumford River shall be made available to them. They shall be .notified to, meet with the Board of Health and the Sanitary Engineer at all of their meetings and discussions with the privilege to offer Sug- gestions, and recommendations. This Committee shall turn in a written report at the Annual Town Meeting. Recor VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS Total births for Mansfield in the last 10 years 1941 110 1946 144 1942 150 1947 172 1943 143 1948 138 1944 151 1949 141 1945, 131 1950 163 ed from January 16, 1951 through January 17, 1952 Total of 150 Born in 1950 ane 3 William Hersey Turner Lyman E, and Dorothy H. Richard Angelo Pavoni Dorio and Dorothy P. Roger William Stevens Arthur J. and Jane G. Alan Kevin Houghton David ,C. and Angela E. Brian Mark Houghton David ,C. and Angela E. Standish King Allen, Jr. Standish K. and Dorothea Q Born in 1951 Alan Bruce Macomber Steven Wayne Pierce Steven Harold Bonney Janice Marie Macomber Mary .Lynn Barr Joanne Marguerite Souza Patricia Anne McNamara Leroy Edward Thomas Judith Ann -Shepardson 64 65 Robert E. and Lorraine M. Charles H and Merrilyn C. Harold E and Arlene M. Albert R. and Hilda R. Robert A. and Gilda P. John ,O. and .Mary A. Lawrence W. and Frances M. Harry .and Pearle C. Gerard and Barbara L. 28 Patricia Mary Carpenter 29 Bradford Edwin Wills February 2 Christopher Lester Freeman 3 Maryann Benoit 4 Kevin Francis Kelso 5 'Thomas Edward Guimond 9 Doreen Elizabeth Barnes 10 James Vaughan 12 James Gennaro Melfie 16 William Joseph Lombardi, 16 Karen Marie Cipriani 19 Jay Stark Jackson 20 Susan Jane Colman 22 Donald Bruce Maxwell 23 Wendy Margaret Bryan 24 Joyce Eileen Hagerty 26 David Almon Kelly 26 Pamela Jean Tripp 28 Linda Lee Inglese March 1 Virginia Marie Aiello 3 Janet Ann Turinese 3 Linda Suzanne Kelley 7 Leslie Anne -Salisbury 8 John Howard 'Titus 11 Frances Mary Randolph 15 Richard Alan Bliss 15 Elizabeth Lenore Brack 17 Michael Lee iStrecter 19 Joan Marie Galanti 23 Girl 23 David Alan Bennion 26 Gretchen Elizabeth Maurer 30 Dennis Paul Tessier 30 William Joseph Couture, Jr. 31 Mary Ann Stanford April 5 Eugene Wilbur Hartwell 5 Cynthia Marie Conley 6 Thomas Francis Unger Everett M. and Jeanne M. John and Helen H. George D. and Betsy A. Louis and Alice L. George J. and Dorothy B. Ralph D. and Ellen J. John R. and Alice T. James F. and Mary L. Harry F. and Rose L. Rudolph G. and Eleanor P. Cesere J. and Antonette F. Hobroyd S. and Grace B. Joseph H. and Adele R. William J. and Hazel N. Lawrence J. and Edna M. John E. and Erdine P. Charles T. and Florence M. Shanley I. and Jeanne C. Albert W. and Lena M. ; John and Elizabeth A. Alfred and Augusta D'A. John ,S, and Anita 8. Gordon P. and Marion H. Howard T. and Virginia G. Edward and Mary L. Herbert F. and Shirley M. Frederick W. and Virginia R. Walter S. and Beatrice E. Joseph and Elsie A. Alan G. and Elsie 1G. William G. and Lois E. Andrew J. and Helen M. William J. and Mary R. Walter L. and Virginia M. Hilbert A: and Cora E. George V., Jr. and Eleanor I. Edward W. and Margaret E. i Maryann Alfonso T Edward Favinger Harding Charles Henry Cummings Stephen Eric �Cinto Scott Cole Wilson 2Sharon Lynne Carl .3 Lizabeth Austin 6- Jeffrey Clark Stewart 6 Carol Jane Gonsalves 7 William Bradford Vernon 7 .Boy 9' Susan Lee Corliss 1 ` Arthur Robert .Pedini, Jr. 3; Bernice Ellen Grzenda 4' Joan Elizabeth .Sequin 5 Suzanne Mary Travers 5 Louise Jay Antosca 6 Boy 9'_ Elaine Gloria Carine 6 Marilyn Poirier 7 Gail Janet Robertson .2 Sara Margurite Bellamy .4' John Francis Rothwell 4 James Joseph Rothwell 4 Dourene Ann Belcher 2 Ann Marie Pierce 113 Bruce Miller Brown 143 Sallie Maria Eusepi ,3 Donna Marie McConnell ,3 Kathleen Marie Taylor 5 Sarah Ruth Gibb ,8 Michael Henry Pedro June 3 Robert Ellis Burt 11 John Anthony Petrillo 22 Karen Marie Sliney 23 Frank Joseph Bernard 23 June Florence Corbett 25 Dana Peter Wrona 25 Daniel Paul Wrona 29 Boy 30 Dennis Michael Rowland 6 67 Alfred J. and Annie M. Edward F. and Anne Y. Albert L., Sr. and Ruth M. Charles E. and Mary L. George E. and Jacqueline A. Edward F. and Ruth B. Lewis E. and Marie A. W. Emerson and Jennie A. Edward F. and Lena ,C. Edgar P., Jr. and Elinor L. Norman H. and Shirley A. Arthur R. and Mary A. John F. and Helen S. Roger J. and Carrie M. John S. and Florida M. Louis G. and Rose V. John F. and Isabel M. Vincent J. and Virginia M. William L. and Janet 'T. William A. and Virginia C. Robert J. and Catherine E. Robert J. and Catherine E. Benjamin F. and Dora B. Russell E. and Donna B. Gordon F. and Mildred G. Guerrino -and Irma P. Clarence W. and Beverly M. Frederick P. and Madeline A. George S. and Elizabeth R. Anthony and Irene E. Donald L. and Edna M. Henry J. and Joy E. Edward A and Yvonne F. LeRoy F. and Gloria M. Ernest A. and Ruth M. Stephen J. and Claire L. Stephen J. and Claire L. Armour C. and Frances H. July 1 Dolores Moniz Louis and Maria B. 1 David Crockett White Ernest L. and Oma E. 5 Nancy Layne Buckman William B, and Nola M. 28 Philip Joseph ,Crowley William C. and Mary F. 28 Alison Beth Vickery Norman A. and Gloria DeL. 31 Margarite Ball Richard R. and Winifred L. August Richard Alan Lambos 1 Paul 'Timothy Klenk Paul .L, and Martha T. 3 Christine Ann Vallett John E, and Florence ,I. 3 Francis Lewis Fiore Ralph J. ,and Beverly L. 4 Robert Gardner Brigham Frederick W. and Marjorie I. 7 Philip Nicholas Romano Dominic and Alice K. 9 Edward William Maguire Edward T. and Catherine M. 9 Diane Marie O'Brien James A. and Mary A. 12 Marilyn Ruth ,Cheyne Harold and Ruth L. 13 Edith Louise Haynes Gardner H. and Aleda M. 14 Frederick Charles Rego Frederick C. and Winifred I. 19 Robert Souza Orlando D. and Marie McC. 21 Cheryl Lynn ,Briggs Russell ,C. and ,Eleanor M. 25 Ruth Ann Mellor Richard ,G, and Jeanne B. 25 Keith ;Merrick Gibson Bernard M. and Marianne C. 31 Deborah Jane D'Amico Gerald N. and Phyllis D. September 3 Richard Alan Lambos Joseph R. and Marguerite E. 5 Brian Francis Fitzgerald Raymond F. and Marjorie P. 5 Eric Donald Cleveland Donald S. and Ruth V. 8 Janice ,Claire Marchand Raymond A. and Marie B. 15 Edward O'Leary Thomas J. and Madeline P. 16 William Arnold Collingwood Frederick P. and Nina P. 17 Peter Alfred Rolfe Alfred H. and Barbara T. 21 Robert George Klimas, Jr. Robert G. and Phyllis M. 23 Richard Ralph Kolseth, Jr. Richard R. and ,Jean E. 24 Patricia Ann Palanza William L. and Anna P. 24 Roberta Ann Gentili Leo Paul and Theresa L. 29 Susan Marie Belcher William E. and Louise G. October 7 William Colby Bangs John M. and Rosemary E. 9 Bonita Ruth Stukis Karlis V. and Irene R. 16 Kathleen Marie DeSarro Frank and Gertrude C. 18 Steven Joseph Gonsalves Joseph F. and Emma E. James Elliot Allard James Douglas Goyea Michael Lodico Gail Anne Verocka Christine Elizabeth York Dennis George Cloutier John Romeo Pavoni ,Jacqueline Ann Letteney Pamela Shepardson Gerald R. and Doris M. Raymond F. and Irene C. Alfred G. and Josephine M. Paul A. and Claire F. Stanley E. and Dorothy L. George A. and Celia F. Dario and Dorothy P. Robert 1C. and Gloria M. A. Gerard and Barbara B. y�j111Nv+ Charles Henry Mayhew Hodges Charles H. M. and Frances A. David Allen Plausse . Charles R. and Alice L. Roland Winnifred Chalifoux, Jr. Roland W. and Eda A. Ricky Allen Wynn' Richard F. and Wilma J. Nancy Titus Clifford,W. and Bernice C. Deborah Ann staples Robert A. and Ruth F. John Joseph Auld George H. and Cora A. Jean Klecka Edward J. and Wilda S. Thomas Kirk Baxter William ,C. and Martha B. Susan Lorraine King Edwein W. and Ida L. MARRIAGES. Total marriages for Mansfield 'in the last 10 years 1941 110 1946 128 1942 105 1,947 117 1943 63 1948 1015 1944 66 1949 93 1945 77 1950 96 orded from January 11, 1951 through January 18, 1952 Total of 81:. Marriedin 1950 It 19 Richard Harding Hallett, Mansfield Julia Mary Dudley, Jamestown, N. Y. 68 69 21 Charles Walter Lerette, Mansfield Yolande Yvette Begin, Augusta, Maine Married in 1951 January None February 16 Kenneth .Briggs, Mansfield Beverly Joan Jewett, Norton, Mass. March 2 Joseph Franklin, ,Buenviage, Mansfield Eva Elizabeth Johnson, Mansfield 9 Percy ThorntonWellman, Mansfield Thelma Violet (Weeks) Lull, Mansfield 17 Henry Everett Blunsden, Norton, Mass. Barbara Evelyn (Miller) Johnson, Mansfield 31 Raymond William Lareau, Attleboro, Mass. Delia 0stiguy, Mansfield .31 Joseph James Lee, Mansfield Christine Allspach, Cranston, R. I. April 2 Albert Kingsbury Spender, Medfield, Mass. Kay Francis George, Mansfield 12 Harold Burnett Willard, Mansfield Patricia Leigh (Barnes) Armstrong, Mansfield 18 Edward Armand Pernaveau, Conimicut, R. I. Anne Elizabeth Logan, Cranston, R. I. 21 Charles Henry Mayhew Hodges, Mansfield Frances Anna Pollock, Seekonk, Mass. 28 Charles Roger Johnson, Mansfield Florence Mary Lima, Attleboro, Mass. May 5 Albert Ralph Brunelli, Franklin, Mass. Mary Anna D'Afile, Mansfield 12 Herbert Max Wuth, .Boston, Mass. Helen Maude Smith, Mansfield 13 Frank James Todesco, Mansfield Viola Libra Biscotti, Franklin, Mass. 70 15 Alfred Henry Rolfe, Mansfield Barbara Joan Thompson, Mansfield 26 Edward Francis Kennedy, Cranston, R. I. Phyllis Hill, Providence, R. I. 26 Joseph Francis McKay, Foxboro, Mass. Barbara Joan Lodico, Mansfield 31 Eugene Francis Britton, Mansfield Anne Lorraine Pinault, Pawtucket, R. I. 2 William Grover Morton, Jr., Mansfield Mary Alice Heery, Brockton, Mass. 9 Leo Rudolph Schleicher, Jr., Easton, Mass. Anne Marjorie Kelley, Mansfield 16 Robert Coleman Letteney, Foxboro, Mass. Gloria Marie Ricardo, Mansfield 16 Robert Warren Culgin, Boston, Mass. Geraldine Anne Antosca, Mansfield 16 Kendall Bickford Sourthern, Mansfield Georgina Freeman, Mansfield 22 Orville Henry ,Chevers, Mansfield Julia Cobin, Somerville, Mass. 23 Guido Pasquale DeLutis Mansfield Janice Claire Roberts, Walpole, Mass. 23 Henry Simon Robert, Taunton, Mass. Rita Frances Searing, Mansfield 30 James Joseph 'Tarte, Mansfield Carmella Ann Garland, Mansfield 30 Joseph Leo Tero, Jr., North Attleboro, Mass. Margaret Ellen (Davis) Burrell, Mansfield 30 Wilfred Edward Emond, Mansfield Gertrude May (Washburn) Norcutt, Mansfield 5 Giuseppe Musto, Mansfield Pasqualina (Daurio) Colontuoni,-Boston, Mass. 14 Norman Harold Moeschter, Lindstrom, Minn. Di Anne Emily Anderson, Shafer, Minn. 20 Basil Bertram Barnes, Mansfield Marion Louise Dunton, Mansfield 20 Joseph D'Abreu, Foxboro, Mass. Gwendlyn Romona Barnes, Mansfield 21 Bruce Allen Bayley, Mansfield Shirley Alice Malinowski, North Attleboro, Mass. 71 26 Clifford Francis Keeler, Mansfield 22 William Stanley Middlehurst, Mansfield Janet Marilyn Buck, Mansfield Doris Pauline Anderson, Framingham, Mass. 28 Harry Frank Straccia, Mansfield 22 Richard Webber Pierce, Mansfield 30 Mary Ann Perry, Brockton, Mass. Henry Lawrence Berry, Foxboro, Mass. 24 Ruth Mary Dalton, Attleboro, Mass. Euro Pierre Moretti, Mansfield Alice Marie King, Mansfield Doris May Lee, Dighton, Mass. 29 Robert Joseph DiCenzo, Marlboro, Mass. August Isabelle Madaline Garland, Mansfield 4 Richard. William !Gallipeau, Mansfield 29 John Frederick Webb, Foxboro, Mass. Marion Elizabeth Burke, Orleans, Mass. Beatrice Mary Holt, Mansfield 4 Arthur Albert Anderson, Foxboro, Mass. Coralie Ann McGlashing, Mansfield October 11 . George Raymond Juaire, Attleboro, .Mass. 1 Robert Elie Grise, Attleboro, Mass. Irene Josephine Piccolomini, Mansfield Helen Elizabeth Quigley, Mansfield 12 Wendell Stratton Young, Foxboro, Mass. 6 David Alan Palmer, Mansfield Emily Theresa Peterson, Mansfield Marilyn Elaine ' Shelburne, Mansfield 25 John Peter Certuse, Mansfield 6 William Carl Siegfried, Mansfield Phyllis Mar tello, Franklin, Mass. Virginia Webster (Leonard) Parham, Mansfield 6 William Edwvard Holland, Attleboro, Mass. SeptemberMyrna Julianna Novak, Mansfield 1 Joseph Rhodes Frye, Providence, R. I. 6 Eric Russell Bibens, Springfield, Vt. 1 Eleanor Helen Hagen, Mansfield Francis Joseph Prado, Taunton, Mass. . 7 Janet Eames, Mansfield William. Carlton Miller, Long Beach, Calif. Patricia Elizabeth Wynn, Mansfield Ruth Ina Nelson, Mansfield 1 Richard Paul Jones, Mansfield 13 Edmund Francis Hoogerzeil, Mansfield Barbara Hazel Einstein, Mansfield Eleanor Mary Chandler, Mansfield 3 Irving Leslie Boynton, Mansfield 17 Frederick Griffin Phillips, Mansfield Jane ,Crandell Briggs, Berkley, Mass. Jane Ann Stafford, Attleboro, Mass. 4 Manuel Souza Mottas, Foxboro, Mass. 27 Ernest Edward Phelps, Mansfield Marjorie Agnes Nickerson, Mansfield Margaret Frances Hodson, Mansfield fi William Arthur Peltier, Mansfield 27 Evan Arthur Wilson, Foxboro, Mass. Gladys Marion Milde, Worcester, Mass. Clara Ella Baynton, Mansfield 7 Wilbur Francis Chapman, Mansfield 'Thelma .Elizabeth Packard, Walpole, Mass. November 12 Domenico Arthur Rossi, Mansfield 10 Robert Louis White, Los Angeles, Calif. Carmella Signoriello, Mansfield Joan Marilyn Cinto, Mansfield 15: Edward Joseph McNamara, Jr., Mansfield 23 Charles .Richard Austin, Mansfield Joan,Marie .Barrington, Taunton, Mass. Mary Lillian (Texeira) Randolph, Mansfield 15 -Claude Clifton Crane, Mansfield 26 John Edward Lizotte, Mansfield Joan Milliken, Walpole, Mass. Virginia Marie Adams, Norah Attleboro, Mass. 16 John Thomas Cotterill, Mansfield Barbara Lucille Bourne, West Bridgewater, Mass. December 17 John Thomas Pharmakis, Jr., Mansfield 1 John Donald McKay, Foxboro, Mass. June Hilma Hanson, Boston, Mass. Mary Elizabeth Dunne, Mansfield 72 73 8 Lester Sears Epstein, Mansfield Mary Rebecca Susi, Brockton, Mass. 8 Paul James McNamara, Mansfield Fannie Mary Petrillo, Mansfield 9 Charles John Piasecki, Mansfield Mildred Rita (Newell) Mooney, Brockton, Mass. 14 Edward Albert Ramsey, Jr., Walkefield, Mass. Amy Arnette Watters, Mansfield 15 Harry Martin Andrews, Mansfield Doris Louise Burrell, Whitman, Mass. 15 Samuel John ,Cutillo, Mansfield Joan Marie Daley, Brockton, Mass. DEATHS Total 'deaths for Mansfield in the last 10 years 1941 88 1946 78 1942 83 1947 84 1,943 96 1948 95 1944 98 1949 96 1945 84 1950 95 Recorded from January 11, 1951 through January 11, 1952 Total of 108 Died in 1950 April 74 uary 2 Chester Charles Hotchkiss 76 Yrs. Mos. Days 3 Joseph Capek 67 2 18 81 Died in 1951 Maynard Parker Hodges 88 4 January 71 ;h 5 Annie Mabel ( White) Sliney 71 — 3 7 William Fanning 74 — — 10 Estella (Grant) Hamilton 79 6 9 13 David .Edmund Arthur Westhaver 58 4 16 17 John A. Mees 78 4 4 23 Reginald Hibbert 78 6 29 25 Alice Harriman ( Smith) Hunt 87 2 11 26 Joseph Verdi 50 10 21 74 uary 2 Chester Charles Hotchkiss 76 6 Percy Fletcher Burrows 73 L6 Angelina P. Antosca 21 L9 George Chester Bradford 81 30 Maynard Parker Hodges 88 4 Gennaro Laudisio 71 ;h 8 < Carl ' Ivan Anderson 49 10 Thomas A. Monaghan 30 li _' Addie R. Vandenkerckhoven 79 12 Frederick W. Peterson 93 12 Christina (Knewland) Griswold 89 18 ` Frannie G. (Russell) Smith 62 26 Girl — 28;' Leslie Anne Salisbury — 28 Thomas Holden 83 30 William Henry Fuller 82 it 4 Benedetto DeSarro 79 6 ` Edith Elizabeth (Hamilton) Yerrington 85 7_";,;Bertha Maud (Weeks) Fuller 76 12 Sarah ('Trainor) Brady 89 12,' Frank R. Sawyer 73 13: ``' Clifford Gardner Morse 71 17 Boy — 19 ` Anna C. (Goett) Bieber 86 19 ` Charles Hanson 87 24 Wallace Herbert Bryant 82 26 Boy — 26 Clair Weldon Britton 54 27 Melford Clayton Whitmore 84 29 Ralph I. Barnes 58 r 7 Raymond Walter Ripley 61 12'' Archie Vincent Kountze 56 15 William Alonzo Harlor 75 18'` Ernest LeRoy White 81 18 Irene Seymour (Crockett) White 66 19 Helena (Doran) McGivney 73 22 Elizabeth Maria Rice 80 75 5 21 8 5 4 — 8 6 6 14 2 5 3 26 4 23 9 23 0 1 5 0 6 17 3 — 21 9 r 7 14 9 20 3 17 9 19 11 7 0 17 5 21 4 4 10 10 5 19 10 20 — 27 11 — 1 14 5 2:6 1 5 4 3 7 7 10 — 10 13 23 Elsie M. Cookson 68 28 Emma Julia (Wiswall) Morse 74 June 1 Carroll Earle Phillips 60 4 Maude Lena (Goyette) Anderson 59 12 Orrin Phillips 84 23 Mary L. (LeBlanc) Sheehan 72 26 Almena Louella (Atkins) .Ladd 82 29 John S. Bieniecki 23 29 Boy — 29 Boy — July 7 3 6 23 4 11 1 6 5 Lydia (Yantopian) Hebard 29 11 7 Edward Joseph Sheldon 57 3 9 George Dana Ray 85 11 22 Joseph; Pelletier 95 4 29 Andrew Goodwin 62 — August 5 Louis Carleton Staples 73 1 6 John Risgin 68 1 18 William A. Andrews 69 11 20 Addie Frances (Morton) Atwood 79 3 26 Eva Rogers (Briggs) White 72 9 September Arthur Vivian Whittemore 5 Kathleen M. (Riley) Hill 26 5 6 Marion I. ( Cook) Barber 76 3 14 Richard A. Guild 46 8 16 Mary Medeiros (Pacheco) Musturado 67 1 17 Salvatore Palanza 59 — 18 Arthur Kin Bridges 94 1 19 William H. Pendleton 86 3 20 William Brannin Robbins 93 3 24 Charolette (Ives) Avery 78 — 26 Helen Mary (Ross) Clare 58 2 October Milton Wesley McDow 52 9 Lawrence John Olin 80 6 10 Margaret E. (Cunningham) Creeden 94 3 10 Elizabeth Ann (Evans) Chesbrough 84 9 10 William Givens Paton 65 4 13 23 27 9 1 19 23 11 20 13 16 17 17 3 6 3 2 21 1 8 14 15 15 22 17 20 14 18 Annie Mabel (Boyden) Jones 85 20 John C. 'Bryant 68 20 Edward A. Richardson 48 21 Arthur J. Keefe 76 25 Alvin Ohle . 75 30 Arthur Vivian Whittemore 81 30 > ` Lucy Ella (Gerow) DeLutis 85 ember , 5 Peter Augustus McMahon 67 6 Jane (Poole) Vernon 89 7 Charles D. Richardson 46 20 Mary Agnes Dacy 82 20;'' Flora Louise (Willey) Harrington 82 21 Janet Elizabeth ( Sinclair) Young 86 22'' Alfred �E. Burgess, Jr. — 25 Mary (Coval) Roberts 58 27 Milton Wesley McDow 52 28 Daniel Dominic Welch 70 ember 1 Arthur M. Hodges 61 2 Mary Elizabeth Binns 83 8 Carrie Gertrude (Woodward) Monty 72 11 Victor Howard Gardner 78 11 Richard Hansen 72 12 ; Neal M. Carter 49 12 Bertha (Slack) Stocks 84 13 Domenic Fulvi 83 17' Sarah Brown (Forbes) Scott 51 21' Clarence Weston Monk 68 25 James Turinese 72 76 77 4 24 6 14 5 27 6 10 6 15 2 29 5 8 3 4 1 10 9 7 1 6 6 11 3 4 9 5 1 8 20 11 27 14 26 13 22 15 18 19 16 28 19 22 16 1 10 10 THE FISH ER -RI CHA RDSON HOUSE Last summer, though not record-breaking, may be considered one of the best seasons, in the interest and attendance, for the Fisher -Richardson House. At my request, and with the approval -of the Selectmen, the custodianship of the contents of the house was turned over to the newly formed Mansfield Historical Society. As I am the president of the Society, outwardly it did not make much difference in the management last summer, but in event I should not be able to -carry on, the townspeople can be assured of a sustained interest and continued plans for keeping the collections in order and hostesses to open the house and .show the contents. It is with regret that it must be recorded that the house was broken into late last winter. Up to the fall of 1950 neither the ' house nor its contents had ever been molested. In September, 19„50, there was a small break, with minor losses; the work of boys. Last' March the break was more serious. A shutter was torn off; the window cut away, and there was some disturbance inside. A few things, none of great value, were taken. 'This probably was not ' the work of boys, as some of the furniture was too heavy for boys , to handle. A successful picnic was held on the grounds the last Saturday of August. The Historical Society plans to make this an annual event to commemorate the newly formed Norton North Precinct's first town meeting, .which was held in this house on August 31, 1731. It is hoped that this may be looked upon as a home -coming day, a time to renew old friendships. The Garden Department of the New Century Club took over the beautification of the grounds. The flowers across the front and ends of the house received favorable comment. 'The herb garden, with marks of identification, was examined by visitors with interest. Respectfully submitted, Jennie F. Copeland President of the Mansfield Historical Society 78 ANNUAL REPORT 04 the School Committee 1951 Mamba.. FRED E. WILLS, Chairman JAMES T. GUILD LEWIS W. DAVISON CARL R. GRIFFIN HUGO A. CARBONETTI gular meetings are held in the Superintendent's 'office on the third y of each month at 7:30 p.m. Administrative GERALD W. ANDERSON, Superintendent of Schools ffice, 82 No. Main Street, Cooperative Bank Building Tel 510 ssidence, 147 So. Main Street Tel. 225 -MK ie Superintendent's office is open on school days from 8:00 to 12:00, and .0 5:00 o'clock. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CONTENTS Pag -Calendar Census................................................................................. 81 CommitteeMembers............................................................................ 7c. Employees.............................................................................. ............ 10pt Enrollment.............................................................................................. 82 EntranceAge........................................................................................ AS3 FinancialStatement............................................................................ 103 Graduation.............................................................................................. 108 No -School Signals................................................................................ 83 Reimbursements.................................................................................... 105 Reports: .......................................................... ........................................ Superintendent of Schools.......................................................... 85 HighSchool Principal................................................................ 93 Supervisor of Health & Physical Education .......................... 99 SchoolNurse................................................................................ 101 SchoolSessions...................................................................................... 82 Superintendent's Secretary n L. Prentiss, 21 Hodges Street ...................Telephone 1111-M School Physician )hn A. Kenney, 265 No. MainStreet ................Telephone 63-W ,aymond G. Ockert (resumed duties, December 1, 1951) ',umford Avenue........................................................Telephone 428 School Nurse and Attendance Officer G. Vallett, R.N., 163 Rumford Avenue ............Telephone 624 School Calendar Term ................................September 5, thru December 21, 1951 Winter Term ....................January 2, thru February 15, 1952 Ld ,Winter Term ....................February 25, thru April 10, 1952 [g Term ............................................April 21, thru June 20, 1952 Holidays nbusDay..............................................................:October 12, 1951 of County Teachers' Assn Meeting ................October 26, 1951 stieeDay............................................................November 12, 1951 ksgiving Recess ............Nov. 21 (noon) to November 26, 1951 atmas Vacation ....................December 21 to January 2, 1952 erVacation ........................................week of February 18, 1952 Friday.....................................................................April 11, 1952 ig Vacation ................................................week of April 14, 1952 orialDay......................................................................May 30, 1952 Statistics ')chool Census, 'October, 1951: 5-7 7-16 Totals Years Years Boys ...................................162 559 721 Girls ..................................153 488 641 3,15 1047 1362 kttendance Report (September, 1950 to June, 1951) : gumber of pupils enrolled ......................................................1334 Overage membership.................:..............................................1315 Overage daily attendance................:........:..............................12 7 81 � µ Number of days schools were in session: No School Signals Elementary .................... 1801/z School High ................ Three double blasts (2-2-2) will be sounded on the fire alarm ,,, ..............................................................1831�� - in Mansfield and West Mansfield, and the same signal will be 3. Total iEnrollments for the Schools by Grades and by Schools, sounded; on the Air Raid Siren in East Mansfield. Also, the street October 1, 1951: lights will be turned on and off intermittently. Schools Grades 7:00 a.m. No School for grades 142, inclusive, all day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Tot.," 7:15 a.m. No school for grades 1- 8, inclusive, all day High103 73 54 64 294 11:30 a.m. No School for grades 1- 8, inclusive, afternoon Central 112 110 127 91The 440 no-school signals will be broadcast over Stations WA-RA Roland Green 69 70 68 109 318 and WBZ between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., whenever the Broadcasting Spaulding 37 64 42 143 1 Station can be contacted. Paine 24 15 21 16 76 John Berry 20 21 23 18 1.5 97 Entrance Age to First Grade Totals 150 170 154 '143 127 110 127 91 103 73 '54 64 1366 In order to enter school in September, a child must be six years of ,age' on or before December 31, of that same year. 4. Present enrollment in Private and Vocational Schools, Decem Personnel Changes - ber 31, 1951: Private Schools .................... ...................................................... K6 January to September, 1951 Coyle High .School .............. ......................................14 Date Appointed. Position Replaced Boston Trade School6 ................................................................. g11s151 James J. Kelly Supervisor of Health & (new position) Attleboro 'Trade School ...................................... 1 Physical Education Brockton Evening School Janitor, Spaulding School Arthur H. Avery 31 5151 Toney Pacini y ............................................................ 2 Peabody .Evening School Practical Arts Norwood .......... .. ( ) 3 319(51 'Albert Pierce Tony Pacini 3 26 51 William Brown Albert Pierce J. New Bedford Vocational School ........................................ ������.. 1 3119�51i William H. Waldron Central School Louis R. Spiezio 6130151 Mabel Kingsbury Cafeteria Manager, J. Berry Irene Goyea 71 1151 Francis B Wyckoff Janitor, J. Berry School Raymond Goyea School Sessions September, 1951 High School —Two sessions, from 8:30 .to 11:51, and 12:31 % James J. Gallo Instrumental Music Teacher Charles A. McNally to 2:15 p.m. High School Central School —Two sessions, from 8:30 to 11:45, and 1:00 to b Knute G. Larson Principal, High School Earl G. Pithie Robert C. Waters Teacher-Coach, High James J. Kelly 2:30 p.m., with a recess of twenty minutes in Chanes R. Rockwood Science Teacher George H. Robinson the forenoon session. Thomas J. Connors Science Teacher (additional) Barbara H. Thorner Health & Physical Education Ann M. Vend Roland Green, Paine- Spaulding —Two sessions, from 9:00 to 11:45, and 1:00 to Central School: Alfred Mazukina Social Studies, Guidance Richard J. Hawes 3:00 p.m., with a recess of twenty minutes in Earl D. Brow Grade 5 Richard F. Bates the forenoon session. Barbara K. Titmas Home Economics, Cafet. Mgr. (additional) John Berry School—Two sessions, from .9:15 to 12:00, and 1:00 toRo land Green School: 3:15 p.m., with a recess of twenty minutes in Lawrence C. Smith Principal, Teacher, Grade 4 Stanley A. Gay Grade 3 Eleanor E. Cook the forenoon session. Anne M. Olson Madeline A. Jackson Grade 4 (tran. from Paine) Barbara J. Stanwood 82 83 John H. Berry School: Barbara L. Cotten Grades 4 and 5 Mary. L. Pearse Since September, 1951 121 1151 Dr. Raymond G. Ockert School Phy. (returned to duty) Dr. John A. Kenney 12112151 Ruth C. Forbes SchoolNurse (begin 1 52) Anna G. Vallett 12120151 Dorothy R. Ferry Vocal Music Teacher M. Louise Perkins Miss E. Elizabeth Herrick retired March 31, 1951, to her home in New Hampshire, after 32 years of faithful service as teacher and principal in the Mansfield schools. Mrs. Sara B. Scott retired July 31, 1951, after 28 years of faithful service as a teacher in the Mansfield schools. We regret her untimely death in December. Miss Alice S. Vincent, a teacher in Spaulding School, resigned after a year's service. The replacement of these three teachers was not necessary in September, 1951, because of the elimination of dual sessions. Major Repairs and Improvements Senior High School: 1. Principal's office painted. 2. home Economics room painted and new cabinets and shelves built. 3. 35 desks and seats replaced. 4. New mimeograph machine purchased for office practice room. Central School: 1. Doorway made to connect two shop rooms. 2. A section of the playground resurfacedwith blacktop. S. Karde.x Cumulative Record System installed. Roland Green: 1. Interior completely repainted. 2. Entire area of playground resurfaced with blacktop. 3. Repairs to roof made, and masonry work on interior.* and interior completed. 4. Fire hose replaced. 5. 36 shades replaced. Spaulding r. Basement painted and new lights installed. -2. Storm windows for north rooms purchased. and installed. &4 ne' School 1.; New boiler and burner installed. 2 New conductor pipes and dry well installed. a Berry School: 1. Conductor pipes and dry well installed. Report of the Superintendent of Schools January 1, 1952 the Citizens of Mansfield : . How good are the Mansfield schools? What actually are the good and bad features? What can and should the Mansfield people do about their ools? ,Can we have schools in Mansfield as good as we actually know v to make them? This report is not a statistical summary of last year's school airs. It is written ;to provide material for discussion. It is itten to provide ideas for parental and taxpayer action as applied Mansfield schools. Int is based on two principles: 1. The public schools belong to all the people. 2. The people must actively shape the destiny of their schools. These are the simple facts. Perhaps their very simplicity has ;ulted in their abuse in parts of our country. In some states, .al communities have lost the control of their schools to the state vernments. 'This =serious situation has usually been brought 1)ut because of neglect or lack of understanding on the part of communities themselves. This centralization of authority may ing added efficiency, but it also creates a very real danger to mocracy. The local public schools, like our New England Town Meet - ;s,' are a great strong -hold of democracy. It is wase, therefore, this time ;to remind the citizens of these two basic truths. The fools belong ;to the people. The courts have traditionally upheld ;al control in spite of the fact that, legally, education is a function the state government. Most of our disagreements about the process of education are '' not very fundamental. One may decry a lack of formal grammar, another the weakness of citizenship training, and still another the quality of the cafeteria food, but there are really very few differ- ences in fundamental beliefs about the basic ,purposes of public education. Even these minor criticisms are aimed at strengthening' the total program. Each generation has brought new demands on all our social institutions. The home had a simple social structure until the turn of century. 'Then there was a wholesome simplicity that we must now preserve by complicated mechanisms. The social struc- ture has, of necessity, changed. Our institutions have changed within it, but no rational person would want to return to the so-called "good old days" as a permanent solution even if it were possible. We have learned to like automobiles, bathtubs, electric lights, and factory -made clothes. We cannot ignore the new prob- lems of our times.Education must keep pace with'a constantly changing social order and becomes more and more obligated to increase its activities to prepare our children for complex modern living. It is hardly reasonable to expect the school to stand still as a social force while our entire society shifts and changes. Good education prepares young people ,to live in the present and future. In a comparatively simple agricultural society, the basic abilities of reading, writing and counting served the needs of that society well. Today, the school's task is much greater than pro- viding basic literacy. You would not be willing to provide only the few years of schooling to ,your children that would assure basic literacy. Schools are changing. They will continue to change as they keep what is good of the old practices and add batter pro- cedures which help in the development of children. We do have better procedures, scientifically developed, which rightfully replace certain procedures used' in the "old days". Perhaps the following lines by an ` anonymous writer express your .thoughts. A Parent's Wish "I wish the public school to build these things in my son: "First: Straight thinking. He must face facts as they are, must not warp or contort them to his own advantage. "Second: Open his eyes to beauty. Lead him to `see' a well-turned thought, a beautiful painting; to feel exquisite harmonies, encourage him to prize spiritual values. "Third: He must respect the abilities and consider the rights of others. Teach him there are no superioriities save of merit, ' service, achievement. "Fourth: I want my son informed. Teach him to find out things for himself, and showy him where information may be found. "Fifth: Guide but do not coerce him in his search to discover that task which will make him happiest in the executing. When he has found this thing which he likes best to do send him on the way of learning to do it well. "To the ,public school I send this son of mine: awhile he is young, fresh, plastic. Let it start him on the.ways of thinking, feeling, learning, doing, and I shall feel that it has ac- complished gloriously its mission of helping my son live to his fullest the life which nature through me has given 'I him." I Purposes of Your Schools II The Educational Policies Commission, in its publication ILICIES FOR EDUCATION IN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY ,lared, "the general end of education in America at the present ie is the fullest possible development of the individual within . framework of our present industrialized society." The Com- E ssion offers four aspects of this basic purpose: (1) self -realization (2) human relationships (3) economic efficiency (4) civic responsibility 1. Self -realization includes use of fundamental learning, alth, recreation, and personal philosophy. 2. Human relationships involves appreciation of home and mily, friendships, unwise, competition, ability to !work and play th others, and social behavior. 3. Economic efficiency deals with the satisfaction of good ►rkmanship, understanding requirements and opportunities for rious jobs, selecting an occupation, wise consumption and skillful Wing. 4. Civic responsibility means appreciation of democratic ideals, cognition of propaganda, respect for law, acceptance of civic sponsibility, and economic literacy. These are the purposes -of education today. I use these pur- ses to measure the effectiveness of your schools. 86 87 Adequacy of provisions for all programs must be exam music, arithmetic, health, art, family living, industrial arts. well do your schools measure by these standards? Young people must have opportunities to practice doing Mhos things which will develop their abilities to live in our world. W simply do not train the mind like a muscle. If we expect to trail good citizens, the school must offer Opportunities to learn about ani practice good citizenship directly: Just reading about good citizen is not enough. If we expect our young people to know how b think well on the issues of a community problem, we must furnis] those opportunities in the school. Every student should know more about his own community than any other area of the worl< as a result of his education. If we expect them to use money wisely it is sensible to want practices in schools such as budget train ing, class expenditure handling, etc. It would seem.wiser to mak4 the mistakes here on the training ground than in later adult life It is quite easy, then, to measure the effectiveness of your schools once there is agreement on what is to be measured. There ar( also adequate scientific standards that can be used as a yardstick 'The Home, Church, and School are the critical institution' it any community. No community, rises above the level of effegtive. ness of these institutions. As you consider the evils of som( poverty-stricken community, it is well to remember to put taus( and effect in proper order. Do Your Schools Affect Your Town? Poor communities are not the cause . of poor education, bui poor education will create poor communities. Find a sick community, and you will automatically find a sic% school. - The community has not yet been found where the peopl( do not want a good school system. When the people are informer of a real need .and understand why it is important, they provide the answers. A, good school system always repays the community o thousand fold for its investment. Actually, many of your school graduates will live in Mansfield permanently. They will be the adult citizens who will manage the aff airs of the town. As a result of their education, will they be better prepared than you were as a result of your schooling to perform the duties of in- telligent citizens? Will they know how to be discriminating voters? Will they be wiser consumers and know how to save money through careful buying? Will they be a force for improvement of radio and television programs because they appreciate music and drama? Will they be able to put first things first? In all of the affairs of Mansfield will they be saying, "Get off the wrecking gang and join 88 an.qtruction crew?" A good school system brings all those benefits which result nhigher living standards. Education brings quality-con- asness ` in all things. The educated person demands constantly roving goods and services and, because he is well educated, he ale to pay for these improvements. Community ;industries reflect the community's provisions for ration. What type of community is considered "good" for a -wage, long -hour, cheap -product, fly-by-night industry? They out a low economic level people and, furthermore, it is only I communities which permit the undesirable to enter. Many American community has, in ,short-sightedness, brought in one ;hese industries, thinking that the "additional" payroll would ,g work to the community's unemployed and, therefore-, bring rovement to the whole community. Years later the same towns looking at their cheaper house construction, low -caliber business .ion, run-down streets, and even slum areas and wondering why 11 happened. Good schools create a quality -consciousness. In- orschools create inferior thinking about important problems. Financing Education How well does Mansfield support its schools? Massachusetts imunities receive only a ,small portion of school funds through ;e taxes. It is unfortunate than state fiscal policy in Mass- usetts has not kept pace with new educational demands. Prior the First World War, Massachusetts was the leader of all the ;y -eight states in support of public education, but has been laced by such states as Connecticut, New York, and California. ssachusetts has every chance of becoming less and less effective, ess an aroused public interest demands increased support of cation. 'The dependency on local property tax may still be nd fiscal policy, but it is an obvious conclusion to property ers that in any community it may be impossible to continue to rate communities effectively on this now inadequate base. It is generally acknowledged that less than $200 per pupil in rent dollar value cannot support a wholesome school situation. is $200 excludes capital outlay, debt service, and transportation. have schools in the nation operating beyond even a $500 per )il base. Mansfield spends $17.5 total per pupil. Mansfield has ger spent as much as $20 of its tax rate for schools. Mansfield nt $18.77 for schools of the 1950 rate of $46. Only in recent xs have we been able to prove the rather precise relationship ween expenditures and results in education. It would be highly irable to have a state system which provides more adequately 89 for a school program as in New 'York, Connecticut, Maryland, an many other states. Communities in these states have, as a wholk kept local control while receiving funds from state-wide ;taxation State fiscal policy is slow to change in the absence of informe citizen action. It is hardly necessary to belabor the point of loca need for such a program in this commonwealth to relieve th property tax burden. What can Mansfield afford to spend? The 1951 assesses valuation. of all local property is $8,802,160. If we use a $201 program as minimum necessity, the operational budget would bI $260,000 for 1300 pupils, including state aid which approxi' mates $40,000. Capital outlay, debt service, and transportatior are additional expenditures. With 1300 pupils, if we divide the assessed valuation of $8,802,160 by 130;0, we have a communit3 wealth -per -pupil index of, $676 without even considering rate of assessment. Rate of assessment is a local problem which require, community action. It is possible to have high valuation and low tax rate or its opposite. It is possible to have true valuation (100%) of current value with periodic- re -assessment surveys. Sc the question, "What can we afford to spend?" involves variables even in determination of tax rate. Can Mansfield afford new school construction? Again, you must examine your tax situation. No method has been found yet to build schools while reducing the tax burden. Construction is costly. Under current regulations, the town would receive about 38% from the state for construction costs. Total costs will be determined by the type and size of structure. It is probable that a new building to house a senior high school will cost at least a million dollars. In general, the community thinking must be in terms of such expenditures. Present Needs There are three most important present needs to provide more effective schoolsin Mansfield: (1) staffing (2) modernization of equipment (3) housing 1. Staffing: Fifty teachers per thousand pupils is a fair proportion for today's education. Diversity of high school sub- jects requires proportionately more instructors. As new buildings are acquired smaller classes should also be created. No first grade class should exceed 25 pupils, and 30 should be the maximum for any other elementary class. Also, school authorities should be° as selective as possible in hiring new teachers. Your salary schedule Willi in a large measure, determine the caliber of new personnel. teaching today is by no means the same as the job of 25 3,go. A community cannot afford to hire untrained teachers lerate a ten-year period of "on-the-job" training that de- an., entire generation of children of a proper education. is. a more worthwhile investment than funds for a skilled r? In 30 ,years that teacher, good or bad, will affect the f 'a minimum of 800 citizens. It would be ;well to have more n for a teacher's salary as an investment than that of fate expenditure. Modernization of Equipment: Some of your buildings are ratively satisfactory. As long as these buildings are used, essential to provide the equipment that is suitable for the f education we want to offer. Almost all your school furni- as` been handed down since the turn of the century. It is like the furniture in the old-fashioned parlor. The room was )ly equipped with a very uncomfortable sofa, several straight - ;hairs, a shiny table and a gleaming china closet. The room �cked during the week and opened only for the Sunday dinner IS. School furniture of that period was also made for a very I idea of education. A most uncomfortable chair and desk, ad to the floor, satisfied a program of education that was uninviting and even repelling, and very limited in purpose- s a basic literacy program. You disposed of your parlor ure' long ago, and it is probably fair to assume that full nic 'return has been realized on the school furniture pur- 1 during that same era. The modern school program demands ale' basic equipment that can be used in small groups. We Leed cupboards, bulletin boards, phonographs, tape recorders, cafeterias, playrooms,' stages, and Boor space. It is recom- ad that a program begin in earnest to re-equip your schools. old must school furniture be before it has returned dollar in service? . Housing: It is no longer a question as to whether or not field will choose to provide additional housing since it is a I fact that your school population has outgrown the facilities. ;s you decide to offer only part-time schooling on a 'shift basis, must be new construction. There were 8,000,000 more babies in the United States in the 1940-50 decade than in the 1930 - ad we cannot predict that this pattern of increase will change during the 1950-60 decade. You now have elementary classes ;ging 37 pupils. Moreover, there is no more space, even if is no consideration given to proper size of classes. Waiting osts to go down seems futile even from an historian's point 90 91 of view. Perhaps Mansfield citizens must face up to a choice values, and . even make sacrifices for new school housing. Isi the -education of your children worth it? 'There is little ultimate value in comparing Mansfield wi Foxboro, Easton, or .Attleboro. I do not think it is importa to compare shortcomings. I believe it is much more importa that Mansfield commit itself to a planned program of ,school ig provement. Perhaps it is only the lack of information as to ti need that has prevented such action in the past. You and Your Schools How can any interested Mansfield citizen help provide go schools for Mansfield? You could actively support the followi: program : 1. New construction that will (a) meet the demands f space created by the larger numbers of pupils and (b) provi a proper setting for modern education. 2. A well-rounded educational program that meets the nee of all young people, not a select few. The high school should rile the needs of the non -college group at least as adequately a$ t: college -going. Your elementary school children need more e ploratory opportunities such .as visits to industries, cities, etc., as drama,, more visual education such as movies, and music particip tion, general shop work in upper grades, and more time for o ganized play with better facilities for play. Books alone do n educate. 3. Active participation by the people in the affairs of t] schools so that they are well-informed of our purposes, accomplis' ments, and shortcomings. Mansfield citizens, should organize ,Citizens' Committee, operating under the National Citizens' Cor mission for Public Schools and the New England School Develo] ment Council. 'The existing Parent-Teacher Associations shout be strengthened in numbers, and such a group should be organiz( in our highschool. It is a pleasure to serve as your school superintendent Mansfield. Your School Committee continues to be composed < men who want good education for our children. I doubt if yc could find a School Committee which devotes more time to th public service than does the Mansfield committee. Although tl. School Committee meets once a mouth in theory, your group wi have met approximately 40 times during, the 1951 calendar yea: If similar action were to spread throughout the community, you problems would. soon be solved. I wish to express my appreciation to the School Committee members fortheir ;hip. I also wish to pay tribute to the late Charles D. dson, who was on the Committee when I took office. e are trying, to improve your schools and urge you to express pinions to the School Committee so than you will have the ;hools you (want. Respectfully submitted, GERALD W. ANDERSON, Superintendent -of Schools Report of the Principal i of the Mansfield High School January 1, 1952 ;rald W. Anderson, ntendent of Schools eld, Massachusetts Ur. Anderson: is "principal of the Mansfield High ,School, it is my privilege esent for your approval my first annual report to the people ansfield. Much of the background material has been neces- r obtained through consultation with the faculty and admin- ;ive officers of the system. KHAT ARE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS TRYING TO TODAY? Jntil recent years, the American High School was guided by imary goal of preparing the ablest youth for college. It d'' very well those young people who could learn from text - and lectures and could memorize the facts that colleges ,ose days seemed to want. Its contribution to American life d be questioned, since comparatively few young people attended school. Most of -our American leaders were not products of the schools. Many of them preferred to learn by doing. .n : the past several decades tremendous changes have been s` in American high .schools. In 1890, the high schools enrolled 200,000 boys and girls, almost all of ,whom planned to go to re., I `_ We now have enrolled over 8,000;000 young people in es 9 to 12; a majority of whom Will never attend college. This Mrd extension of free public education is necessary in our 9222 93 country because democratic citizenship requires a p beyond the `three R's". Many statements have been made about the goals of today, high schools. One of the clearest and most challenging was ma by the .Educational Policies Commission. This statement has h such universal acceptance that it is fair to say that mode American high schools are trying to meet the "Ten Imperati Needs of Youth" as stated by the Commission, "1. All youth need to develop saleable skills and those unde standings and attitudes that make the worker an intelligent ai productive participant in economic life. 9 2, All youth need to develop and maintain good health az physical fitness. 3. All youth need to understand the rights and duties of t: citizen of a democratic society, and to be diligent and compete in the performance of their obligations as members of the col munity and citizens of the state and nation. 0 4. All youth need to understand the significance of ti family for the individual and society and the conditions conduci-I to successful family life. 5. All youth need to know how to purchase and use goo( and services intelligently, understanding both the values receivE by the consumer and the economic consequences of their acts.` 6. All youth need to understand the methods of science, ti, influence of science on human life, and the main scientific fact concerning the nature of the world and of man. 7. All youth need opportunities to develop their capacitiE to appreciate beauty in literature, art, music, and nature. 8. All youth need to be able to use their leisure time we: and to budget it wisely, balancing activities that yield satisfaction to the individual with those that are socially useful. 9. All youth need to develop respect for other persons, t grow in their insight into ethical values and principles, and to b able to live and work cooperatively with others. 10. All youth need to grow in their ability to think rationally to express their thoughts clearly, and to read and listen wit] understanding." have heard German critics sneer at our schools and point pride to their rigid high schools. "We have high standards," they say;— "Our schools train leaders." t has given me great pleasure to remind them of where these rs have led Germany in the past thirty years. American schools have not abandoned quality for quantity. Better ing, methods do a better job of teaching fundamentals. Of e''there are schools which persist in teaching by ancient As, and avoid preparing youth for today's world. 'These is are bewildered by the entrance of so many students who difficulties in learning only from textbooks. In self defense, id of changing their methods, and applying the discoveries ucational psychology, they "water down" their college pre- ;ory courses for general students and lower their standards for ng. They long for the good old days when students who had ng difficulties were quickly thrown out the door. 'These schools happily, disappearing. A good high school is aware of, and des a program that meets the needs of all .its youth. ' At the time, it does a better job of preparing for college than ;was bythe high school of yesterday. Ne must face the fact that Mansfield, like other communities, hanged and is changing. The high school youth, of today will design the changing community. Our high school must do than inform our youth of America's history. It must be one e chief forces :in improving our community life, by ,preparing people for a higher standard of living. N,HAT ARE THE CHIEF LIABILITIES OF MANSFIELD ,I SCHOOL? Le given goals of modern American high schools are to be 9, we should carefully examine our liabilities and; then our hopes into action. chief liability is a totally inadequate plant. Although we physical room for our approximately 300 enrollment, ,t provide many of the essentials of a modern high school illi• e have no industrial arts program. 'There is absolutely no available for even a minimum shop. It is widely accepted that industrial arts are essential for a good high school. This g helps pupils to understand our industrial world and helps 94 95 them to decide what their best abilities are: All young people ne, ways to express their natural urge for constructive activity. In the area of family living ( home economics) , we are aga limited by space. We have long abandoned the idea that sewn and cooking are the only skills necessary for a .home maker. Tl modern housewife is faced with a wide variety of problems connection with raising children, budgeting, operating and mai: taining complicated labor-saving devices, etc. In terms of meetir these needs of future homemakers, we maintain a very inadequa program. Our physical education program is limited by the inadequar of our gymnasium which was not even designed as a gymnasia We must also plan for the purchase of better equipment such mats and parallel bars. Our classroom sizes are not adjusted to the varying clw sizes. Our expanding guidance program is limited by space r quirements. At least one additional conference room is bad] needed. Our teachers have no space available for committee wor individual conferences with students, preparation of school pu lications, etc. The principal's office has to fulfill too many functions at oni to be adequate for conferences with students; clerical activiti,i should be separated from other administrative functions. It is our intention to make every possible improvement in of program in spite of our present building handicaps. LET'S LOOK AHEAD The high school staff will be preparing Wand adjusting the program so as to be ready to "move in" to a new building. Mangy changes in education require the complete cooperation and under, standing of the faculty and the community., •Some ofthe first step, in this schedule of change have already been taken. 'This year, individual assistance in remedial reading has beer made possible through efforts of certain teachers who although not specifically trained for this highly specialized work, decided thai a gl eat need existed. It is.' hoped teat this work .may be greatly expand`e.d in the future. "r'`' Certain � phases of English work 'have -been correlated witl 96 ;s in other courses. For example, the English Iv general has prepared reports on its work in Community .Study. rf the work in this course is organized around the problems munity life as they 'affecrt the citizen. 'This class, for, example, I - the school building problem in Mansfield ' and prepared a for the School Committee. The field trips and research were completed as part of the Community Study course. ,ports and discussions were prepared as part of the English This combining ,of subject matter fields in connection with mngful job of work is considered an excellent educational e and ;will be utilized increasingly in the future. ay planning for the future must include an extension of the audiovisual aids to instruction. We now have a systematic zation of these aids to instruction, and our projector and ecorder are in constant use. Before we enter our new build - ,e should acquire and gain experience with the use of such nt: devices as film strip and opaque projectors. great many high school students work on a part-time basis. vember, 1951 approximately 25% of the students of Mansfield School were engaged in part-time work. The average `'work- udent, in addition to his classes, was working sixteen hours eek and was earning about $10.00. In the commercial pro - an experiment is being conducted in work experience. A few in this pilot program are doingpart-time work. in the First nal Bank during school hours and for school credit. Through English courses, they prepare weekly reports on this work. is every indication that this activity is successful. It is that this work -experience program will be ,greatly expanded gear to include shop and garage work. student council has been organized and is creating an im- at place for itself in the school. The council is particularly il'in administering the social and club activities of the school, t is hoped that participation of the type will be expanded. >everal clubs have been revived, and new ones have been d. 'The clubs now active are: 'Tatler, Dramatics, Pan Amer- Aeronautics,Weather, Sportsmen, Civic Affairs, Biology, and Che room in the high school, formerly used by the Superin- rnt of Schools, has been made into two rooms. ;One is furnished set aside for students temporarily ill, the other equipped for xidance office. Guidance work can be conducted effectively 97 now through conferences among students, parents, and officials. This room has also provided a much needed place vital records concerning students and alumni could be cc and safely filed. The scholastic records of all who have attended the high s are housed in the guidance office. These records cover the cl from 1895 to 1951, and are used constantly to furnish inform to former students who are seeking new work, joining the a forces, or planning further study. There is also collected bound in forty-five volumes the enrollment and attendance reg of every student who attended the Mansfield Public Schools 1890 to 1950. An improved testing program has been planned to include elementary grades, intermediate grades, and the high school. better personal and scholastic card has been developed for E student from the first grade through the twelfth. The tesr Program will help students make wise decisions in their cou of study and will also assist them in planning their vocatit futures. Although these improvements have been made in guidancf services, we must remember than guidance plays a vital part in any program designed to meet the needs of young people. Modern education leans heavily on the information received and given out by the guidance counselor. As has been .stated, all of our planned changes and improve- ments depend upon faculty and community participation. Our school is now far too isolated from the community. It is hoped that the formation of a vital, active P.T.A. and the revival of the Alumni Association will help to improve this relationship. We look forward to a constantly improving program within the limitations of our present ,plant and to an unlimited program of service to Mansfield youth in a new high school building. Respectfully submitted, KNUTE G. LARSON, Principal Report of the Supervisor Df Health and Physical Education January 1, 1952 d W. ,Anderson, ndent of ,Schools Ir. Anderson: ie primary objective of the health and physical education m is to help develop in all pupils a sound mind and a healthy The program has a two -fold aspect: (1) health education by teachers in the classroom and (2) physical education ted ,in the gymnasium and on the playground. >r our health education, courses of study, prepared by the Department of Education, are used in all grades from one e. __ New texts have been purchased for grades seven, eight ine, and books will be ordered for the other elementary Supplementary materials such as posters, booklets, charts [ms, all stressing sound health habits, have been placed in ,nds of the teachers. 'Tests on the materials covered in class ministered by the supervisor of health as well as the teacher. nperintendent receives a report on the results of all tests stered by the supervisor. rent problems regarding health, both in the school and in 3,mmunity, are stressed in the classroom. Safety has an Cant place in modern school health work. We use many aterials such as posters, booklets and films,'to implement the ng of safety. Special stress is placed on crossing streets illy and observing rules and regulations for use of bicycles. asis is also placed on fire prevention, fire -drill behavior, nt and disease precautions, and fire -aid treatment. le ' make every effort to have a practical program. Glass sions are held on such topics as the special dangers of sum- aeation activities. We also have supervised safetypatrols in il' schools. This fall an inspector from the Registry of Motor les visited all schools and discussed highway regulations. `he second phase of the physical education program has been tch pupils to play and play group games, not only for their cal welfare but for their mental and emotional health. Or - ed games and play help prevent mental and emotional dis- 98 99 The playground improvements made in the Roland Green and .Central school yards have` resulted in a more diversified program. The construction of the blacktop surface in the school , yards has to ha've'enabled the pupils ha've'outdoor recess following inclement weather as these surfaces are constructed to drain very rapidly. The janitors in these schools have reported that the pupils :do not track in mud and dirt from these new surfaces. Thus, the. schools are kept more clean and sanitary. We have received a highly com- plimentary letter from the State Department of Education re- garding these improvements. Suitable courts for 'basketball, volley ball, softball, and tennis have been painted on the new blacktop surfaces in these yards. In addition to the ' recess and physical education periods in the' above-mentioned schools, students are using these play -ateas after' school hours. There is a great need for additional 'im'p'rovement in completing the Central School yard, the rear grounds of the Paine School, and a suitable area in the John Berry School 'The supervision of playgrounds by the :teachers has resulted in the elimination of rough play. The teachers have been very faithful in supervising the noon -hour and recess periods and have done much in promoting organized games. The elementary grades, mainly grades five, six, seven and eight, enjoyed, a very active basketball season last winter. As many as 75 boys participated in this program two ,afternoons a week. A similar program will be conducted this winter by the supervisor of physical education, assisted by the junior varsity coach. Equipment for the elementary grades such as game baalls, bats, softballs, basketballs and footballs was purchased for all schools. These materials are used on the ,playgrounds under , the supervision of the teachers and the physical education instructors. The high school physical education program for girls is well organized and offers calisthenics, marching, tumbling,, modern and square dancing, basketball, volley ball and softball. 'The :girls' varsity teams play regular. schedules in softball, field .hockey and basketball. The boys' program in ' physical education in the high school is being expanded. The program thus far has included .calisthenics, tumbling, marching,, tag football, and basketball.: Procurement of; new equipment such .as mats, .parallel bars, Sivedish;., io: ;es, rope climbing apparatus, -,agd . scales. -, will allow complete, ,development of this program. i I. athletic 'program has been revised. Additional coaches tinted in --all sports to encourage greater participation in ogram of athletics. 'The high school coach has an assist- ,otball` and basketball to give suitable training to the inns and maintain larger squads. Coaches for football, nd -basketball were appointed for Central School. Many Torted for daily practice in football during the past sea- r proper coaching and supervision. We want all the o -have an opportunity to play these sports, not just the L 4 ,ing festival willbe conducted by the physical education it to demonstrate a cross section of the year's work. All s will participate, and the variety of exercises and games ave interesting. It is hoped that this program will arouse is interest. Tith the continued cooperation of the ,School Committee, Super- [ent, . and faculty, I believe Mansfield schools will have one better physical education and health programs in this state. Respectfully submitted, JAMES' J. KELLY, Supervisor of Health & Physical Education Report of the School Nurse January 1, 1952 erald W. Anderson, intendent of Schools field. Massachusetts Mr, Anderson: I, 'herewith, submit my twenty-second 'and final report as sc'.iool irse for the year ending December 31, 1951. My work, as in former years, has continued to be mainly along e lines of prevention and education. The examinations and �rious clinics in the schools aimed for preventive measures, while e home visits and conferences with rteachers and pupils were r' health education. Physical examinations in the primary grades have been com- eted. The findings have been reviewed and notices sent to the trents in regard to the major defects found. All defects have yen referred to the family physician. Examinations at Central 400 _ 101 and High schools are still in progress. The health examinati mean much to, the future of the students. Through these exc inations a great number of physical defects have been discove among children whose parents never suspected the existence the condition which was noted. Dental defects have been numer< and abnormal tonsils, flat feet, and other defects were frequeY encountered. Pre-school conferences were held during the ' spring. As a re suit, 76 children of the entering group in ,September were given physical examinations; eye and ear tests. These conferences are a means of the school to .gain accurate knowledge of the child in respectto his physical condition, also mental and emotional. It' also improves the home and school relationship. The need of pre- school screening programs is important and the results offer valu- able data and implications. A dental survey by the State Department of Public Health was made in February. Of 1234 students, 818 needed dental, care, 343 had good care, and 73 were under' dental supervision. During June, 356 topical fluoride treatments were given to 139 children iis' the second and fifth grades at Roland Green School. This treat- ment is a recent means for partial reduction and control of dental decay. The dental program since September has been carried on by a dental hygienist employed by the Board of Health under the supervision of Mr. Anderson. In cooperation with other dental work, a sodium fluoride program has been in progress in grade five. This program will extend into the second and eighth grades during the coming year. In May, a diphtheria prevention clinic was held, with 282 pupils receiving a booster dose of double antigen to extend their' immunity against diphtheria. The schools have cooperated with medical and health authorities to procure immunization against diphtheria for the pre-school and lower grade children.' The weighing and measuring of pupils has been a function of the classroom as in ,previous years. It has been a useful and educational device for interesting the pupils in their health and growth. The common cold has been a special problem in the schools. Mumps, ,chicken pox, whooping cough, and scarlet fever have been prevalent with no serious complications. Accidental injuries and sudden illnesses have occurred from 102 ime.' The school has provided emergency handling. Pax - been notified and medical aid procured when necessary. Massachusetts' vision test has been completed in all the This is one of the most important of the screening tests. efeetive vision was found, the parents were advised to for; a thorough eye examination by a specialist. Parent on was excellent in all cases. her -nurse conferences have been devoted to the review hangeof information regarding cases of pupils who , edical or follow-up attention. onclusion I ,wish to express my appreciation and thanks .nd to all the personnel of the Mansfield School Depart - the cooperation offered in assisting me to carry on a Ll and helpful program during my years of service. Respectfully submitted, ANNA G. VALLETT, R.N., School Nurse I Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1951 Receipts I' ,ppropriation, Operating Budget, 1951 ................$233,846.00 Expenditures al 'Control: cdministration: Office Expense, Upkeep, enforcement of Law .................................... 9,281.619 nses of Instruction: salaries ..................................156,096.34 'extbooks .............................. 2,461.37 supplies .................................. 7,715.79 166,273:50 Aion of School Plants: 'uel, light, gas, water, elephone................................ 9,527.16 'anitors' Salaries, and Vaintenance .......................... 11,438.35 janitors' Supplies ................ 1,629.5.6 22,595.07 irs and Maintenance .................................... 8,798.87 103 Auxiliary Agencies : Cafeteria Expenses ............ 1,100.00 Health.................................... 3,802.04 Transportation ...................... 12,692.96 Libraries ................................ 30.00 Census .................................... . 100.00 Graduation ;Expense ............ 208.28 Tuition .and Tutoring ........ 153.00 Coaching Services ................ 1,408.61 Insurance (Workmen's, Car) 373.90 Secretary to School Committee 300.00 Miscellaneous ........................ 702.97 20,871.76 Outlay Furniture and .Furnishings ................ 1,190.68 TotalExpenditures........................................................ .......... 229,011.4 Balance, December 31, 1951 ..................................................$ 4,834.6tc Id W. Anderson Superintendent of Schools Special Appropriations Secretary to Superintendent Trade Schools' Tuition and Transportation: Art Supervisor Appropriation..................................................................$ 2,000.0( Expended ........................$ 1,515.22 School Nurse, Attendance Officer Balance.......................... 484.78 School Nurse Purchase of Health and Physical Education Supplies and Equip.: Appropriation.................................................................... 1,200.00 Expended ...................... 1,200.00 is L. Gallo Balance .......................... 000.00 thy R. Ferry Playground Repairs—Roland Green, Central Schools: guise Perkins Appropriation...................................................1................ 6;500.00 Expended ........................ 6,500.00 to G. Larson Balance ......................... 000.00 nas J. Connors Oil Burner and ,Boiler --Paine School: nor F. Darmedy Appropriation.................................................... 2,500.00' V E. Driscoll From E. & D ..................................................... 1,389.00 3,889.00 Expended ........................ 31889.00 Balance .......................... 000.00 Alterations and Repairs to Sr. High .and Central Schools: Appropriation.................................................................... 72,000.00 Balance, January .1, 1951 137.61 Expended, 1951 ........... 137:61 Balance .................................. 000.00 104 f Equipment for Mansfield High School: •opriation.................................................. ............ Balance, January 1, 1951 845.54 Expended, 1951 ............ 000.00 Balance.......................... 845.54 Reimbursements 2,500.00 School Department has been informed that the following ements, on account of schools, are due the Town of Mans - ;he fiscal year 1951: Chapter ,643 (G.L.) ..............................$40;813.00 Trade Schools' Tuition ........................ 764.73 All School Transportation .................... 6,169.36 Tuition & Transportation of State Wards boarded in Mansfield .... 1;505.19 Americanization Class .......................... 95.00 $49,347.28 School- Department Employees 1951-1952 Id W. Anderson Superintendent of Schools yn L. Prentiss Secretary to Superintendent art B. Law Art Supervisor :s J. Kelly Supervisor of Health & Physical Ed. i'G. Vallett, R.N. School Nurse, Attendance Officer C. Forbes, R.N. School Nurse A. Kenney, M.D. Temporary School Physician Gond G. Ockert, M.D. School Physician is L. Gallo Instrumental Music Teacher thy R. Ferry Music Teacher (vocal) guise Perkins Music Supervisor r High S choral : to G. Larson Principal nas J. Connors Chemistry, General Science nor F. Darmedy English, History, Civics V E. Driscoll Commercial Subjects red L. Hannon English 105 Elsa H. Henchel Typewriting, Gen. Bus., Driver Ed. Frederick Ienello, Jr. Civics, Consumer Ed., Prob. of Dem. Mildred H. Jones Latin, Biology Henry A. Lemieux Mathematies Winnifred C. Lyman English Everett W. Robinson Review History, Guidance Charles R. Rockwood Physics, General Science, Algebra Aurilla M. Shepard French, Spanish, English Barbara Thorner Girls' Physical Education, Health Caroline E. Walsh Gen. Bus., Bus. Math., Economic Gec Robert Waters Boys' Phy. Ed., Health, Coaching Margaret E. Welch Civics, Modern History Mildred M. Whitmore Foods, Home Management George W. Davis Janitor Central School: Harold L. Qualrters Principal George Adam Grade VI Nora P. Bayley Grade V Earl D. Brow Grade V John J. Casey Mathematics, Grades 7 and 8 " William A. Eastman Manual Training, Industrial Arts Abbie G. Forbes Grade VI Francis J. Gallipeau English, Grades .7 and 8 Alice M. Gallup Grade VI Lillian A. Kerwin Science, Health, Grades 7 and 8 Alfred Mazukina Social Stud., Lit., Guid., Grades 7 & 8 Barbara K. Titmas Home, Economics, Cafeteria Superv. Elizabeth L. Tobey Sewing, Cafeteria Sylvia C. Vellante Eng., Lit., Grades. 7 and 8 D. Elizabeth Weatherbee Grade V WilliamE. Waldron Janitor Roland Green School: Principal; Grade III Lawrence C. Smith Principal; Grade IV Edith E. Davis' Grade II Rhena M. Horton Grade III Madeline A. Jackson Grade IV Margaret P. Jordan Grade I Anna M. Olson Grade III Mary E. Parsons Grade I Mildred ,E. Pilkington Grade II Sylvia M. 'Thompson Grade IV Salvatore Bruno Janitor 106 :hool apleigh Principal; Grade III angdan Grade I cHugh: Grade II allett Grade II rfvVXn Janitor L ., . chool 3. Grebenstein Principal; Grades III, IV E. Milke Grades I, II F. Maday Janitor Berry School: 4, Kennedy Principal; Grades I, II a L. Cotten Grades IV, V . Rogers Grades II, III B. Wyckoff Janitor Kingsbury Cafeteria Supervisor ped,_; December 1951. ited,, December 1951. Eed duties, December 1, 1951. 107 GRADUATION PROGRAM — JUNE 19, 1651 GRADUATING CLASS OF 1951 Processional: "Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar Mary Alexander Lester Mahoney Orchestra, Miss Louise Perkins, Director *jackalyn Anderson Ann Mannin g National Anthem Jacqueline Annese` -Winifred McCarry Elizabeth Atwell Alma Ruth Merrifield Invocation Reverend Oscar J. Aldrich *Celeste Bernardo *Benjamin Merrill George Blomstrom *Marilyn Miller Welcome Carlton BriggsMargery Milliken Robert Sanford, President, Class of 1951 *Richard Buck Barbara Murphy Greeting and Essay: "Freedom of Speech" Jackalyn Anderson; Lorraine Buratti Ronald Olney Jean Cascioli *Von Orton Essay: "Freedom from Want" Lois Dill: Carla DePrizio Joseph Parente Essay: "Freedom of Religion" Winifred McCar Y'Y Francis Devine Orlando DiGiampie'tro *Barbara Pedini Richard Pescosolido Essay: "Freedom from Fear" and Farewell Mary Alexander I *Lois Dill David Piccolomini Charles Farinella Loraine Poland Selections: "Ave Maria" Bach-Gounod T *Norma Jo ,Fitz -Randolph *Jane Redman "Oh Vreneli" Czech Folk Song Theodore Foster _ Mary Reed Girls' Glee Club, Miss Louise Perkins, Director *Angela Galanti Joan Rhodes Presentation of Class: Gift Robert Sanford *JacqualynGiles Helen' Goddard Earle Sampson, Jr. Robert Sanford Acceptance Patricia Gormley Richard Schulz David Holt, President, Class of 1952 Conrad Griffin *Lorraine Searing Curtis Griffin *Joyce Siegfried Address: "Your Second and Third Lifetimes" Lillian Hofemann Edward Simmons - Everett S. Allen Carole Holmes Sheldon Simon Assistant to the Editor The New Bedford Standard Times - Elmerta Joy Louise Souza Orchestra Selection: "The Trumpeter" Engelmann Paul Kelley *Helenjean Kelly Patricia Stachelek. . Helen Weber Presentation of Diplomas Shirley' Lapham Carol Wellman Fred E. Wills, Chairman of the School Committee Mary `Lawrence *Gwenne Willis Barbara Wright Class Song Class of 1951 Honor Group Words by Joyce Siegfried, Music by Sheldon Simon Recessional Class of 1951 108 109 LIST OF JURORS Telephone Co. As Revised By the Selectmen of Mansfield July 12, 1950 NAME OCCUPATION ADDRE.S,S Alderson, Oliver W. Carpenter 363 ,South -Ma Amati, John iG. Machinist 35 Creedi Amici, 8hielina A. Clerk 24 Summit AN Andrews, William A. Machinist 97 Ea Barre, Leon H. Farmer 703 South Ma. Bechtel, Joseph W. Inspector 703 South Ma: Blandori, Lena Clerk 17 Thompst Boltz, .Fred S. Engineer 500 Fru Bond, W. Roger Mech. Engineer 107 Samoset Av Bowen, Michael C. Railroad 15 Morro Brogna, Alessandro Retired 242 North Mai Brown, Charles B. Jeweler 180 Balco Bruno, lCarmella Bleachery 52 Pleasai Bruno, Francis G. R.R. Ticket Agent 52 Pleasaz Butterworth, Herbert W. Retired 423 South M"ai Campbell, Susan H. Housewife 419 South Mai Carbonetti, ,Charles A. Merchant 525 North Mai Carlos, Henry J. Bay State 8.6 Wa Carroll, Fred L. Retired 126 South Mai Carpenter, Everett M. Mailman 40 Broo Cataloni, Joseph A. Merchant 400 North Mai Chapman, Warren W. Assembler 29 &hoc Cheyne, Walter G. Merchant 396 Willoi Clemmey, James Q. Clemmey Co. 724 South Mai Codding, Horace E. Dairy 202 Centra -Conrad, Sterling S. Mkt. Gardner 601 Eas Creeden, Fred J. Inspector 178 Chaunc; Dauphinee, Bradley G. Carpenter 17 Centra DeLutis, Salvatore R. Contractor 10 Gle'. Dods, Francis A. Retired 155 Churcl Donlon, Myrtle M. Housewife 381 Frui Donoghue, Henry L. Machinist 48 Churcl Farnam, George M. Mechanic 58 Brool Forrester, J. Ronald Office 199 Unioi Gaffney, William F. Bay State 136 Wes Galanti, Guerino Manager 40 Prat George, Herbert W. Research 200 Frui- Giovino, Anthonio A. Machine Oper. 376 North Maix Giovino, Amando L. Talbot Mills 333 North Mail Gonya, Walter E. Foxboro -Co. 143 Higl 110 ercy P. erson P. Brett M. -antis D. lard A. Elilbert A. homas R. Varren L. John I. trvey B. Mahlom E. ,udolph J. Malcolm D. illiam J. ames J. tt, William P. award P. rst William -antis O. iester E. Arthur C. arence H. trold S. William E. Adolf H. ielen H. in, Edward C. In, Mary D. :enneth W. S, Lewis A. Villiam H. ,Joseph rilliam H. Clinton C. :our, Clarence H. Philip F. tarles (li, Joseph Rocco zver, Edmund A. Fred E. Thomas A. S. Card Co. 240 Central Telephone Co. 108 Central Office 46 Henry Salesman 50 Otis Farmer 70 Mill Mkt. Gardener ' Columbine Rd. Foxboro Go. 98 East Merchant 182 Chauncy Grinder 40 Draper Ave. Retired 97 Oakland Retired 64 South Walnut Retired 44 Chauncy Gardener 481 South Main Inspector 53 Union No. Attleboro 32 Eddy Merchant 185 West Retired 81 Pratt Draftsman 11 Noonan Retired 18 School Guard 135 South Main Janitor 377 Chauncy Farmer 52 Willow Foxboro Co. 189 Union Salesman 121 Dean Retired 131 Branch Cabinet Maker 57 Central Garage 37 Pratt Housewife 51 Campbell Fireman 126 Union Housewife 6 West Church Sales Rep. 83 Elm Poultryman 155 Winter Asst. Postmaster ` 17 'Carpenter Bleachery 38 Pleasant Engraver 12 Day Ave. Retired 739 School Salesman 64 Rumford Ave. Naval Insp. 25 Eddy Retired 40 Maple State Highway 17 Pratt Mfgr. 4 Webb Pl. Retired 31 Samoset Ave. Engineer 379 Franklin Insurance Agt. 69 Rumford Ave. Supervisor 70 Park 111 p Accounting tat is TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Receipts GENERAL REVENUE Taxes 158.65 Current Year $376,052.29 $ Previous Years 35,498.69 i Department Corporation, Income and Meals Taxes 127,811.24 bulance .Service Tax Titles 1,864.41 541,226. Licenses and Permits cellaneous Liquor $ 7,550.00 vay ;Department Sunday 168.00 ,p. 90 Construction Marriage 142.00 ,p. 90 Maintenance AllOthers 1,014.00 8,874. Court Fines 21,764.82 294. Grants and Gifts mbursement for Welfare Relief From County—Dog Licenses $ 1,114.35 -A. from Cities, 'T'owns, etc. Vocational Training, .A. from ,State English Speaking Classes, etc. 764.73` ):C. from ;State School Transportation 6,169.36` erans Benefits from State, etc. U.S. lGrant—OA.A., 48,874.92' ' U.S.Grant—A.D.C. 2,797:59 .tion of State Wards Grange Oxygen Tent Fund 100.00` 59,820) Total 'General Revenue $610;2e15. COMMERCIAL REVENUE pool Athletic Fund Special Assessments 14,218.64 xies—Fines Sewer 483.80 $ 2,488.'. Privileges 852.40 batement Recoveries Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 300.15 50,675. 112 32.00 ental d Government ector--Charges and Fees $ 553.30 'n Clerk Recording, Fees and Misc. '1,103.15 n Hall Rentals 772.50 2,428.95 ;tion of Persons and Property ce Dept. -Bicycle Regist. and Misc. $ 65.85 Dept. -Oil Permits and Misc. 158.65 !er of Wts. and Measures—Fees 144.10 officer's Expense from Bristol County 299.50 668.10 i Department bulance .Service $ 936.68 3. Care Reimbursements 380.01 cellaneous 20.00 10336.69 vay ;Department ,p. 90 Construction $ 19,690.76 ,p. 90 Maintenance 1,934.18 of Equipment and Misc. 139.88 21,764.82 ties mbursement for Welfare Relief $ 2,650.75 -A. from Cities, 'T'owns, etc. 1,903.82 .A. from ,State 39,512.68 ):C. from ;State 11758.21 erans Benefits from State, etc. 4,403.83 50,229.29 Is .tion of State Wards $ 1,505.19 e of material, etc. 180.26 cool Lunch Fund 9,600.60' pool Athletic Fund 2,932.59 14,218.64 xies—Fines 483.80 'Town Property 852.40 batement Recoveries 300.15 fi p�—M, ce 32.00 lommercial Revenue $145,478.84 113 PUBLICSERVICE EN'T'ERPRISES Municipal Light Plant Light, Power and Jobbing $403,871.08 $ All Other 1,898.93 405,770 Water Department Sale of Water and Jobbing $ 85,059.65 Waiter Liens and Misc. 1;592.51 86,652 Total Public Service Enterprises $492,422 INTEREST On Deferred 'Taxes $ 955.49 On Deferxed Special Assessments 128.66 On Tax Titles Redeemed 158.80 On Motor .Excise Taxes 50.01 Total Interest $ 1,292. AGENCY, 'TRUST AND INVESTMENT Dog Licenses for the County $ 1,674.80 Sporting Licenses for the State 1,268.75 Water Agency 72.74 Perpetual Care Fund—Principal 100.00 Receipts to, Pay Perpetual Care 316.54 Federal` Withholding 'T'axes 34,617.63 Mass. Hospital Service 3,973.04 Retirement Fund Deductions 8,114.08 Deductions for Savings Bonds 318.00 Williams School Fund Income for payments 177.50 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund Income for payments 1$-6.95 Total Agency, Trust and Investment $ 50,820.1 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Rafunds—General Departments and Misc. $ 1,421.60 Refunds—Welfare, O.A.A. and A.D.G. 578.60 114 —Veteran's Benefits 80.10 Ll Refunds and Transfers $ 2,080.30 ;ceipts $1,3.02,310.28 lance January 1, 1951 272,889.00 rid 'Total $1,575,199.28 I I 115 coqoo�o• a� t6 T-4 CID cq � co cq co N 0 0 0 0 0 O d o0 oocl� o .-4 A fy Iii '� Cd F i a0 ~ F-� Z/2 y bA -3 ~Cd A a) Cd 44 O. 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(IL)W 94 bo rn � H - ra UT P4 co mi' U U " r, (1)E V bA a� 4. o 0 raob -- 4- � y bA z3 Ott zS cd w e� m m rn O Cd Cd P+ 9 N a) �- i � a) a) c3 k H EHHL6 P4MC�9Pga�P-,a P4 IR � a� cp cl L co N L— m eo m 00 00 o ua LO M o ��ti � J5000c oir 4L-:c--r�oX6�cfl1 cry o"Ji co�t`.-INrirnd4mClWL-oo= cq cqcgNco 1+L-oNr♦00r♦r♦c T -T I r -T r 064-4 C� ri m 00O �o 0 0000 000^ m m c o r -I Ci] cC C� O A et+ cV a, •fi 132 00 ra 00 t- 00 m t- m C11 0r-I6, � cli 60%- ® "di to to 10 Lam- ccq eM clJ CV cC 0; w � O 0000 co rO-I cry 6-4 1fJ t— co CV 10 ri r♦ eoa- GOP. 00 ami w Cd b w � E4 "d a= o o Cd k E H0 0 o o 00 00 V-4 to C11 ti T -T u� e L- Sa- � O 0o cli 0 0000 is b= In .--4 00 BALANCE SHEET -DECEMBER 31, 1951 Nater: Sale of Mater $ 14,510.29 Assets Jobbing 1,705.74 Cash: Liens Added to 'Taxes 1951 398.56 16,614.59 General $254,376.72 $ Town Clerk's Cash Advance 10.00 Revenue 1;952: Supt. of Schools Cash Advance 25.00 Appropriations to be provided for 17,900.00 High SchoolCash Advance 20.00 Municipal Light Cash Advance 50.00 Total Assets $370,995.15 Municipal Light Deposit Fund 1,946.28 256,428.00 Accounts Receivable: Liabilities and Reserves Taxes Payroll Deductions: Pa11 Taxes 1950 $ 10.00 Purchase of Bonds � 74.25 Poll 'Taxes 1951 66.00 Bristol County Dog Fund 10.80 Personal 1951 1,851.28 Reserve forCash Advance: Real Estate 1951 29,535.86 31,463.14 Town Clerk $ 10.00 Supt. of Schools 25.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 1948 in Bankruptcy $ 22.84 High School 20.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 1949 in Bankruptcy 24.18 Municipal Light 50.00 105.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 1950 19.67 Motor Vehicle Excise 1950 in Bankruptcy 11.52 Municipal Light Guarantee Deposit Fund 1,946.23 Motor Vehicle Excise 1951 2,100.07 2,178.2$ Tailings --Unclaimed Checks 196.26 Excess of Tax Titles and Costs 262.23 Special AssessmentsNettie B.' Lowney Library Fund 500.00 Unapportioned Sewer 1951 $ 1,411.00 a Nettie B. Lowney.Playground Fund 303.54 Apportioned 1951 21.40 Alice I. Cobb Gift Fund 2,017.10 Committed Interest 1.951 9.36 1,441.76 Grange Oxygen Tent Fund 54.83 Overestimate- -State 'Tax 19316 Tax Titles 6,987.06 Overestimate County Tax 2,172.68 Tax Titles Possessions 495.85 Overestimate-Maint. of County T. B. Hospital 800.76 Departmental: Federal Grants Town Ball Rentals $ 60.00 Old Age Assistance $ 4,126.72 Town Property Rentals 81.82 Old Age Assistance Administration 1,336.61 Ambulance 778.79 Aid to Dependent Children 5,169.58 Health Dept. 164.29 Aid to Dependent Children Administration 30.02 10,662:93 Public Welfare 77.70 A.D.G. from State 614.79 Fund for Redeeming. Sewer Bonds 'Due in 1952 9,000.00 Veterans Benefits from State 325.97 2,103.36 Unexpended Balances: `Zoning Committee Expense $ 500.00 State and County Aid to Highways 4,088.76 Land Court Fees 345.83 Municipal Light: Town Hall ,Repairs 1,034.10 Light and Power $ 29,938.19 Memorial Building Repairs 175.59 Jobbing 1,356.16 31,294.35 Police Dept. New Equipment 221..48 134 135 Police Dept. 'Trade One Cruiser 600.00 Police Dept. New Radio 2,000.00 Fire Dept. New Equipment 389..99 Oil Burner -and Repairs— Central Fire Station 1,400.00 West Mansfield Fire Station Repairs 95.13 Rumford River Pollution Control 2,00.0.00 Sewer Extension Park, Eddy and No. Main Sts. 386.52 Sewer iSystem ',Study 423.73 Sewer Dept. Reserve 8,327.94 Improvements to Various Unimproved Streets 705.33 Highway Dept.—Foul Weather Gear 78.47 Highway Department— Sidewalk and Curb Construction 4,937.15 Sidewalk on North Side of Pratt St. 10,000.00 Highway Dept. Garage Renovations 6,000.00 Reconstruction of No. Main St. 871.38 Reconstruction of School ;St. 17.88 Reconstruction of Pratt St. 5,901.30 ,Purchase of Buck's Pond (for parking) 1,000.00 Retaining Wall—Buck's Pond 800.00 School Lunch Fund 390.92 School Athletic Fund .83` High School New Equipment 846.64 ,Committee to Study New School Facilities 1,421:51 Expense of Bids for New High School 1,000.0,0' Gate and .Fence for Card's Field 255.00 Tennis Courts at Memorial Park 337.00 Honor Roll 161.73 Permanent Honor Roll 3,000.00 Fisher Richardson House Repairs 177.48 'Straightening Rumford Ave. and 'Improvement and Beautification of Fulton's Pond 3,549.24` Grade Crossing Elimination Survey 9,933.29 Purchase of New Equipment 3,275.75 Land Court 'Title for 'Town Farm 500:00 Municipal Light: Operation Fund 23,102.54 Depreciation Fund 23,102:5 Water Dept. Pump Houses Protective Equip. 3154:00 Atwood, Winter, Mill, So. Walnut, East !Streets and Stearns Ave. Water Extensions 1,162.77_ 1316 Essex and Ware St. Water Exten. Material 12,31.2.47 Water Pumping Stations, Equipment, Well Fields and Mains 325.05 Municipal Airport Development 861.52 110,178.46 Reserve Fund—Overlay Surplus Overlay Reserved for Abatement of 'Taxes: Levy of 1950 Levy of 1951 12;016.21 $ 10.00 5,387.14 5,397.14 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle Excise 'Taxes $ 2,178.28 Special Assessments 1,441.76 Tax Titles 6,987.06 Tax Titles Possessions 495.85 Departmental 2,103.36 Stateand ,C'ounty Aid to Highways 4,088.76 Municipal Light 31,294.35 Water 16,614.59 65,204.01 Surplus Revenue—E. & D. 149,899:61 notal Liabilities and Reserves $370,995.15 BOND RECORD Paid Outstanding Jan. 1, 1951 This Year Dec. 31, 1951 Water Mains Loan 2%% $ 3,000:00 $ 3,000.00 $ Sewer System and 'Treatment Plant Construction Loan 2% 151,000.00 9;000.00 142,000.00 Renovating Sr. High and Central Schools Loan 1%% 50;000:00 10;000.00 40,000.00 Water Pumping Stations, Equipment, Well Fields and Mains Loan 11/2% 125;000:00 10,000.00 115,000.00 6" Water Mains Exten. Loan 11/2% 43,000.00 5,000:00 38,000.00 Net Funded or Fixed Debt $372,000:00 $37,000.00 $335,000.00 DEFERRED' REVENUE 1,768.10 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1952 $224.60 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1953 224.60 137 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1954 224.60 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1955 224.60 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1956 214.60 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1957 209.60 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1958 157.50 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1959 157.50 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due 1960 130.50 NON REVENUE $335,000.00 Net Funded or Fixed Debt Sewer System Loan $142,000.00 Renovating Schools Loan 40,000.00 Pumping Stations, etc. Loan 115,000.00 Water Extensions Loan 38,000.00 $335,000.00 �pu5,0UU.UU TRUST FUNDS $ 23,573..67 Cash and Securities Williams School Fund Principal $ 1,000.00 Williams School Fund Income 30.67 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund Principal 2,000.00 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund Income 1,810.78 Perpetual Care Funds Principal 12,245.00 Perpetual Care Funds Income 1,320.40 *Fannie J. Morse Library Fund 4,790.02 *Lila M. Hodges Library Fund 376.80, $ 23j573.67 $ 23,573.67 In custody of Library Trustees 138 TU^WN COLLECTOR'S STATEMENT DEBITS Uncollected taxes on December 31, 1950: Excise 1948 49.07 Poll 1949 16.00 Excise 1949 234.59 Personal 1949 140.26 Poll 1950 226.00 Excise 1950 5,077.88 Personal 1950 2,997.25 Real Estate 1950 33,420.92 App. Sewer Assess- ments added tax 1950 364.76 Committed interest added tax 1950 16.76 Water Liens added tax 1950 327.85 Sewer Assessments 1950 1;603.21 44,47455 Commitments 1951: Excise 1950 6,049.10 Poll 1951 4,214.00 Excise 1951 49,357.59 Personal 1951 25,541.55 Real Estate 1951 3,88.,1,63.18 App -Sewer Assess- ments added to tax 1951 238.42 Committed interest added 1951 116.43 Water Liens added tax 1951 1,031.12 Sewer Assessments 1951 3;087.00 477,798.39 Total Debits 522;272 Collections in 1951: Excise Poll Excise Personal Poll Excise Personal Real Estate 1948 ' 26.23 1949 ' `` 14.00 1949 ' ' 148.77 1949 ' 23.38 1950 ' 148.00' 1950 5,144.41 1950 '` '2,874.20 1950 ` 32,392.61 139 ,94 App. Sewer Assess- ments addedtax .1950 353.76 Committed interest added tax 1950 16.32 Water Liens added tax 1,950 327.85 Unapportioned Sewer Assessments 1950 115:00 Poll 1951 , 3,914.00 .Excise 1951 45,352.92 Personal 1951 23,543.03 Real Estate 1,651 348,595.26 App. Sewer Assess- ments added tax 1951 217.02 Committed interest added tax 1951. 107.07 Water Liens added tax 1951 602.31 Unapportioned Sewer Assess- ments 1951 1,676.00 410D.Duz.14 Deduct Refunds and Overpayments: Poll 1950 8.00 Excise 1950 170.41. Personal 1950 2.30 Real Estate 1.950 175.62 Poll 1951 12:00 Excise 1951 1,604.42 Personal 1951 79.90 Real Estate 1951 847.18 Total Refunds and Overpayments 2,899.83 Total Collections less refunds 462;692.31 Abatements in 1951: Poll 1949 2.00 Excise 1,949 82.93 Personal 1949 116:88 Poll 1950 76.00 Excise 1950 6,121.79 Personal 1,950 125.35 Real Estate 1950 225.40 Poll 1951 246.00 Excise 1951 3,509.02 Personal 1951 227.14 Real Estate 1951 9,770.77 20;503.28 140 Tax 'Titles: 1950 Real Estate taxes added 94.30 Taken for non -payments 19,50 taxes 884:23 1951 Real Estate taxes added 1,108.47 1951 Water Liens added 30.25 1950 App. Sewer Assessments added 11.00 1950 Committed interest added .44 2,128:69 Taxes in Bankruptcy 37:25 1,950,Sewer Assessments certified to Assessors to be apportioned and added to taxes 1,488.21 Outstanding Taxes December 31, 1951: Poll 1950 10.00 Excise 1950 19.67 Poll 1951 66.00 Excise 1951 21100.07 Personal 1951 1,851:28 Real Estate 1951 29,535.86 Papp. Sewer Assess- ments added tax 1951 21.40 ,ommitted interest added tax 1951 9.36 Water Liens added tax 1951 3:98:56 ,ewer'` Assessments 1951 1,411.00 Total Outstanding Taxes Dec. 31, 1951 35,423.20 Total Credits 522,272.94 TREASURER'S Cash balance January 1, 1951 272,889.00 Cash Receipts during 1951 Weights & Measures Municipal Light 399,348.24 Tax Titles Jobbing 4,522.84 403;871.08. Interest on Guarantee Tax' Title Costs Deposit Fund 7.03 Electric Light Operation Account 1,891.90 Water Receipts Blue Cross Fees paid Bills 83,401.79 Perpetual Care .Burial Fund Jobbing 1,651.56 85,053.65 Charges 6.00 Water Agency 72.74 Tax Collector -Taxes 463,801.14 (See Collector's Report for Detail) 15.00 Sewer Assessments 1950 115.00 Interest on same 3.00 Sewer Assessments 1951 1,676`.00 Interest on same 2.27 Apportioned Sewer Assessments not due 126.39 Interest on taxes 990°.34 Charges on Taxes 491.30 Recovery previous abatements on 67.00 real estate taxes 300.15 Intereston same 15.16 Collector's Fees 17.00 Departmental Accounts Receivable 1,413.85 Ambulance Service 936.68 Town Hall Rents 772.50 Town Property Rents 852.40 Old Age Assistance 1,892.29 Welfare 2,650.75 Health 400.01 Highway 20.88 Veterans' Benefits 20.00 Other Treasury Receipts 53.04 Canceled Checks and Refunds 1,503.73 Oil Permits 158.50 Bicycle Registration 5'5.25 Police Witness Fees 8.60 Miscellaneous items 876.76 142 Public Library -Fines 483.80 Fourth District Court -Fines 294.40 Weights & Measures 144.10 Tax Titles 1,819.41 Tax Title Interest 158.80 Tax' Title Costs 45.00 School Lunch Fund 9,600.60 M.H.S. Athletic Association Fund 2,932.59 Blue Cross Fees paid 36.36 Perpetual Care .Burial Fund 100.00 Foxborough Savings Bank -Withdrawals to pay perpetual care lots for 1950 316.54 Bureau Old Age Survivor's Insurance 11.53 Mansfield Grange Oxygen 'Tent Fund 100.00 Sale Maplewood Park Lots 15.00 Sale Charles Street Lot 30.00 Williams School Fund 177.50 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund 186.95 Returned premium on various insurance policies 381.27 'Taxes in Bankruptcy 50.00 Unclaimed checks added to 'Tailings Account 195.30 Highway Dept. -work done on perpetual care lots 67.00 Town Clerk -Receipts 9,929.15 Town Clerk -Proceeds Sporting Licenses 1,268.75 Towyn Clerk -Dog Fund 1,674.80 Bristol County -Dog Fund 1,413.85 Bristol County -Aid to Highways 7,530.67 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Income Tax 64,316.06 Franchise Tax 11.56 Licenses 48.00 U,S. Grant--O.A.A. Assistance 47,265.40 U.S. Grant-O.A.A. Administration 1;609.52 U.S. Grant-A.D.C. Aid 2,744.55 U.S. Grant-A.D.C. Administration 53.04 O.A.A. 39,512.68 A.D.C.1,758.21 Veterans' Benefits 4,383:83 Meal' 'Tax 1,820.46 Corporation Tax -Business 61,663.16 Aid to Highways 14,094.27 High School 'Transportation 6,169.36 143 i Tuition Children 1,505.19 Vocational Education 764.73 State Highway Dept.—Share Plowing 52.00 Pay Roll Deductions—Federal Income Tax 34,617.63 Pay Roll Deductions—Retirement Fund 8,114.08 Pay Roll Deductions—Bonds 318.00 Pay Roll Deductions—Blue Cross Fees 3,936.68 Disbursements made in 1951 in accordance Petty Cash with Vouchers received and warrants Accounts Receivable ` approved by Selectmen 1,320,822.56 Cash balance Dec. 31, 1951 254,376.72 .1,356.16 31,294.35 1;575,19928 1,5715,199.28 144 General BALANCE SWEET, DECEMBER - 3 I, 1951 Assets INVESTMENTS Plant 309,035.31 General Equipment 19,300.19 328,335.50, CURRENT ASSETS Gash Operating_ Fund ; : 23,102.54 guarantee -.Deposit' Fund ` 1,946:28 Petty Cash 50.00 25,098.82 Accounts Receivable ` Light and Power 29,938.19 Jobbing, , , , .1,356.16 31,294.35 Material and Supplies General Distribution Tools 3,335.88' Cf%ce Supplies 1,051.08 20,914.25 77,307.4,' Prepaid Assets Insurance Premiums 21.57 Total Assets 405,664.49 Liabilities and Surplus Profit_ and Loss Balance --,December 31, 1961 288,460.93 Total Liabilities and Surplus 406,664.49 ANALYSIS OF PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTS Balance --January 1, 1961 267,524.63 Add: Net Income from Statement. of Operations. 50,995.27 Interest Income 7.03 318,526.,93 Deduct: Transfer to General Funds 30,000.00 Interest. 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C/2 x 0 s° r,•Wq A)00O2 x a x oo a4-')� tea+' x0 ;4.aO Cd vi a) m rrs vs' O � +� l td: 9 H F44 9 ' ' : w .-, ,� ►-� ,� o axxoU xxrx: h�_Hzz 148 1950 1.951 Customers 2420 Light 2465 Light 54 Power 52 Power 6 High Tension 6 High Tension 1 Street Light 1 Street Light 2481 Total 2.524 Total Poles Set 49 Solely Owned 36 Solely Owned 24 Jointly Owned 3,9 Jointly Owned 73 'Total 75 Total Meters 68 53 Services 46 42 Transformers Installed 16 14 149 INDEX Page - Assessors 24 Dog Officer (.See Inspection Services) Election Results: 52 Fire Chief's Report 26 Fisher -Richardson House 78 Health 10 Ambulance and Oxygen Services 14 Communicable Diseases 11 Clinics 10 Garbage Collection 13 Inspection Services 12 Rubbish Collection 13 Highlights of 1951 4 Highway 14 Inspection Services , 12 Animal Inspector I Building Inspector Dog Officer Milk Inspections Plumbing Inspector Sealer of Weights and Measures a Slaughtering Inspector Wire Inspector Jurors, List of 110 jLand Damages 7 Library, Public 50 Municipal Lighting ,Department 21, 33, 37, 145 Parks, Playgrounds, Commons and Cemeteries 1.9 Police g Pollution 5 Resolutions jOn Deceased Persons 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 Of Thanks to Grange 49 Page Sewer 13 School Department Index 79 Service Guide 2 Tax Rate Analysis of for Last Five Years ` 39- Determination of - 24 Compared to Population and Valuation . 41 Town Accountant's Report Detailed Statistics 112 ,Summary 31 Town Clerk's Report Report of Town Meetings 52' Vital Statistics 65 Town Collector's Statement 139 Town Manager's Report ; k, 5 Town Treasurer's Statement 142 Trees, and Pest Control 9 Veterans' Services 18 Vital Statistics . - 65 Water . ..20, 33, 36 Welfare 16 Zoning Committee Report 42