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Home My WebLink AboutAnnual Report 1945Directory of Public Officials Board of Selectmen—Board of Public Welfare Board of Public Health Everett M. Grant, Chairman....................................Term Expires 1947 Royal B. Patriquin, Clerk ...................... ................Term Expires 1948 Frederick Hewey ..........................................................Term Expires 1946 SchuylerW. Wellman................................................Term Expires 1947 John D. Prescott ..........................................................Term Expires 1948 Town Manager............................................James F. ` Shurtleff SCHOOL COMMITTEE Percy L. Slayton, Chairman....................................Term Expires 1946 Doris W. Briggs ............................. ..........................Term Expires 1947 John W. Dunn.............................................................Term Expires 1947 Carlton S. Mason .......................................................Term Expires 1948 Henry L. Paine.............................................................Term Expires 1948 Superintendent of Schools........:.......................Bert L. Merrill I FINANCE COMMITTEE Donald W. Joy, Chairman..........................................Term Expires 1948 WilburF. Chapman ....................................................Term Expires 1947 George L. Brutcher .....................................................Term Expires 1946 Silvio J. Morin.......................................................TermExpires 1948 William E. Freeman ............. ...................................Term Expires 1948 PLANNING BOARD W. Roger Bond, Chairman..........................................Term Expires 1947 Frank I. Sherman ....................................::..............Term Expires 1946 Clair W. Britton............................................................Term Expires 1948 Russell W. Wheeler ....................................................Term Expires 1948 TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY Jennie F. Copeland, Chairman................................Term Expires 1947 Everett' W. Robinson..................................................Term Expires 1946 Charlotte B. Allen ........................................................Term Expires 1947 Annie A. Horton .........................................................Term Expires 1948 LeoM. Bannon..............................................................Term Expires. 1948 ASSESSORS Royce B. Poland, Chairman......................................Term Expires 1948 Lewis A. Richards ........................................................Term Expires 1946 Warren L. Hopkins .......................................................Term Expires 1947 4 REGISTRARS OF VOTERS Frederick J. Creeden, Chairman..............................Term Expires 1947' Daniel D. Welch.. .............................. •••••••.• ...................Term Expires 1946'. Halley M. Fowler ................... ................Term Expires 1948 ..................... Harrison A. Morse, Clerk BUILDING INSPECTOR Harrison M. Newcomb BURIAL AGENT. William L. Welch DOG OFFICER Lawrence P. Barrows FIRE CHIEF Arthur E. Soper HEALTH OFFICER Harrison A. Morse INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Emmons S. Turner INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Emmons S. Turner INSPECTOR OF WIRES John D. Unger ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE Lawrence P. Barrows SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES - William H. Lyons SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT John D. Unger SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS Francis E. Currivan SUPERINTENDENT OF INFIRMARY Fred J. Barrows SUPERINTENDENT OF SEWER AND WATER DEPARTMENTS Joseph Albertini TREASURER AND COLLECTOR Ethel M. Murray TREE WARDEN AND MOTH INSPECTOR James F. Shurtleff TOWN CLERK AND ACCOUNTANT Harrison A. Morse TOWN COUNSEL Clarence A. Barnes MEASURER OF LEATHER Robert H. Bell FOREST WARDEN Arthur E. Soper CONSTABLES. Lawrence P. Barrows, George C. Whitmore John W. Haines, Rufus H. Ring FIELD DRIVERS Emory E. Brown, George B. Flint MEASURERS OF WOOD, BARK, AND LUMBER Fred A. Bentley, Harrison M. Newcomb , Carlton M. Briggs, Lewis Troesch FENCE VIEWERS Rufus H. Ring, Norman S. Chapman 5 Town Clerk Town Warrant The Commonwealth of Massachusetts BRISTOL, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield in the County of Bristol GREETING. IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA'- GHUSETTS, - you are hereby directed' to notify ` and warn the -in- habitants n-habitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to _ meet at the Town Hall, in said Mansfield,` on Monday the fifteenth day of January, 1945, at six o'clock' in the forenoon., then and there..to act on the, following articles:— Article L To choose' two Selectmen for a term of three years; to choose two members of the School Committee for a term' of three years; to choose a Moderator for a term of one year; and to see if the town will vote to accept sections twenty- six to thirty-one H, inclusive, of chapter thirty-two of the General Laws, authorizing cities . and towns to establish contributory re- tirement systems for their employees. Article II. To hear the annual report of the Town Officers and to act thereon. - Article III.' To raise such sums' of money by tax or other- wise as may be necessary to defray the expense of the Town for the, current year, appropriate the same and to act on anything in relation to the assessment and collection of taxes for the year. Article IV. To see if the Town will vote` to authorize' the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1945, and to issue a note -or notes therefor., payable.. withinone year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Article: V.. To see if the Town will vote that the income from ,.sales of . electricity to private consumers or for electricity supplied to municipal buildings or for. the municipal ,power and r 6 street lights, be appropriated for the municipal light department the whole to be expended by the manager of municipal lightinf under the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen for the expense of the department for said fiscal year, and act thereon Article . VI: To see if the Town will vote to transfer a surr. not to exceed $45,000 from the construction fund of the Municipaj Lighting Department to the Depreciation Fund of said departmeni and act thereon. Article VII. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of $10,000 from the operating surplus of the Electric Light De- partment for 1944 to the Town Treasurer to be used by the as- sessors as available funds for fixing the tax rate for the current year, and act thereon. Article VIII. To see if the Town will vote to raise by appropriation or transfer a sum of money for the purpose of replacing 4" water main on Branch Street and North Main Street with 8" main and to extend said new main on North Main Street for a distance of 150', and extend said new main on Branch Street for a distance of 700', or take any action with reference thereto. Article IX.To see if the Town will vote to adopt 'a by-law to regulate and restrict the size and width of lots, in 'the town,i or take any action with reference thereto. Article X. To see if the Town will vote to adopt a by-law to regulate and restrict the stripping of loam, sand and gravel' from land within the.- limits of the town, or take any action with reference thereto. Article XI. To see if the Town will vote' to 'raise by appro- priation or transfer a sum of money not to exceed $2,500' for the purpose of purchasing Fulton's Pond and adjacent land,' or take any action with reference thereto. Article XII. To see if the Town will vote to raise by appro- priation or transfer a sum of money for the purpose of con- structing a new pig house at the Town Farm, or take any action with reference thereto. Article XIII. To see if the Town will vote to. authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the N. Y. N. H. & H. Railroad, trustees of the Old Colony Railroad, to alter and change the rail- road crossing of the Taunton Branch of said railroad at North 7 Main Street so as to widen said street, or take any action with reference thereto. Article XIV. To see if the Town will vote to raise by appro- priation or transfer a sum of money for the purpose of con- structing additional sludge beds at the Sewer Plant, or take any action with reference thereto. Article XV. To see if the Town will vote to raise by appropriation or transfer a sum of money for the purpose of purchasing a motorized street sweeper, or take any action with reference thereto. Article XVI. To see if the Town will vote to raise by appro- priation or transfer a sum of money for the purpose ` of purchas- ing a load -packer body for the use of the rubbish collection 'de- partment, or take any action with , reference thereto. Article XVII. To see if the Town willvote to amend Chapter 1, Section 1, of its by-laws so as to increase the number of registered voters required for a quorum for a Town Meeting, or take any action with reference thereto. Article XVIII. To hear the report of any committee, and to choose any committee. Article XIX. To see' if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to `'sell any and all property rights that it may have in the abandoned roadway formerly known as "Death' Curve" and located off South' Main Street subject to the approval of the Finance Committee, or take any action in reference thereto. Article XX. To see if the Town will vote to accept ` a deed from Walter 'Fletcher for a 'certain parcel' of 'land located off Chauncy Street to be used for the purpose of re -locating Perkins Avenue, so called, or take any action with reference thereto. Article XXI. To see if the Town will vote to accept Perkins Avenue as re -located by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with the layout, approved by the Board of Survey, or take any action with reference thereto. Article XXII. To see .if the Town will vote to. -transfer to Walter Fletcher, upon the relocation of Perkins Avenue, that section of the present avenue which will lap outside the area in- cluded in the new lay -out, or take any action with reference thereto 8 Article XXIII. To see if the Town will vote to aceept Al Street as laid out by the Board of Selectmen, or take any act with -reference thereto. By- Petit Article XXIV. To see if the Town will voteto accept Fov Street easterly from Henry Street as laid out by the Board Selectmen, or take any action with reference thereto. By' Petit Article XXV. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended balances and accumulated 'sums from the accou -*as follows to the E & D Fund; Sale of Land of Low Value; Q of Lilla Reid Property; Purchase of Ambulance; Improvement East Street; -Ware Street Water Extension; Gilbert Street WE Extension and the Water Supply; Survey. - Article XXVI. To see if the Town will vote to accepi certain parcel of land deeded to the Town by the estate of late. Melvin F. Saley, or take any action with reference 'ther4 Article XXVII. To see " if the Town will vote to Tran, a sum of money from the Excess' and Deficiency Fund` for purpose of redeeming Sewer System and Treatment Plant C struction loan notes due February 1, 1950, 1951 and 1952, take any action with reference thereto. -Article XXVIII. To see if the Town will vote to raise' -appropriation - or transfer a sum of money for the purpose Street Maintenance to be spent in connection with or relative the Chapter 00 -Program, or take any action with refere .thereto. Article. XXIX. To see if the Town will vote to raise .appropriation or transfer any sum of money to be added to. Post War Fund. Article ` XXX. To see if the Town will authorize the Tc Treasurer to invest money in the :Post War Fund subject provisions of'the General Laws. And you are ' directed to serve this Warrant, ' by posting attested copies thereof at least five --places to which the pul has access, in said Town, seven days at least before the time ,holding said meeting. HEREOF FAIL' NOT, and make due return of this Warra with - your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time s place of meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands this third day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-five. SCHUYLER W. WELLMAN JOHN D. PRESCOTT EVERETT M. GRANT ROYAL; B PATRIQUIN Selectmen of Mansfield A true :copy. _ Attest: JOHN W. HAINES, Constable. Bristol, SS Mansfield, Mass., January 6, 1945 PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have notified andwarned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield, by posting up,__ attested copies of the same at eight Churches, three Post Offices, four Stores, and Town Hall, nine days, before the date hereof, as within directed. JOHN W. HAINES Constable of Mansfield A true copy. Attest: HARRISON A. MORSE, Town Clerk Mansfield, Mass., January 15, 1945 In conformity with the foregoing Warrant, a meeting of the voters qualified to vote in elections and town affairs' was held in the Town Hall on the above date. Harrison A. Morse was elected Moderator. The meeting` opened at 'six o'clock in the forenoon. The ballot. box was publicly- opened and shown to be empty; then locked aiid the key given to John W. Conrod, `officer in charge. Ballot Clerks, Sheldon M. David, Henry E. Fairbanks; Checkers, Laura M. Chapman, William H. McCue, Norman S. Chapman; and Tellers, Alfred C. Carbonetti, Grace N. Bowen, Mary E. Driscoll, Francis J. Fox, John I. Houghton, Osbourne C. Nelson, William J. Shaw, William L. Welch were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, Town Clerk. At eight o'clock in the afternoon Three (3) Absent Voters' Ballots were added. The ballot box showed that Nineteen Hundred Twenty-two (1922) ballots were cast, including the three Absent Voters' Ballots. Checkers' and ballot clerks' lists showed the same figure. Nine ' Hundred and Nineteen ( 919) Female and Ten Hundred and Three' (1003) Males voted. The votes were counted and the result declared in open meeting as follows.; _ 10 SELECTMEN, three years Carlton S. Horton, 38 Davis Street Eight Hundred Fifteen 81' Harold S. Morse, 121 Dean Street Seven Hundred Ninety-five 79 Royal B. Patriquin, 144 South Main Street Ten Hundred Eighty-one; 108 John D. Prescott, 370 South Main Street Ten Hundred Eighty-seven ,108' George E. Sawyer, 131 Union Street One Blanks Sixty-five & 384, SCHOOL COMMITTEE, three years Carlton S. Mason, 295 South Main Street Thirteen Hundred Fifty-three 135 Henry L. Paine, 206 Central Street Thirteen Hundred Fortv-three 1341, Rico Cristelli One Blanks Eleven Hundred Forty-seven 1 3 MODERATOR, one year Clarence A. Barnes, 79 Rumford Avenue Fourteen Hundred Twenty-seven 1, George E. Sawyer, 131 Union Street Three Charles Carbonetti One Frank DeVine TWO Blanks FourHundred Eighty-nine 11 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM QUESTION YES Eleven Hundred and Three 1 NO Two Hundred and Sixty Blanks Five Hundred and Fifty-nine ! 1 Polls were closed at 8:00 P. M. Voted, to adjourn at 10:50 P. M. to the fourth Monday February, the twenty-sixth, at 7:30 P. M., in accordance with Town Charter. A true copy. Attest: HARRISON A. MORSE, Town' Cl( 11 Mansfield, Massachusetts February 26, 1945 Meeting called to order by Clarence A. Barnes, Moderator, at 7:30 P. M. The voters entering the hall were checked and the check list showed a total of Two Hundred and Eighty-eight (288) Voters present—Ninety-six (96) Females and One Hundred and Ninety-two (192) Males. Checkers Marie A. Tessier and William L. Welch were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, Town Clerk. Article 2. Voted to accept the annual reports of the Town Officers. Article 3. Voted to raise the following sums of money:. Aid to Dependent Children Administration 109.52 Cash Grant 2,750.00 2,859.52 Ambulance Operation 507.00 Assessors Salaries 2,892.56 Other Expenses 377.00 Loose Leaf System 270.00 3,539.56 Board of Survey 10.00 Building Inspector 320.00 Dog 'Officer Salary 300.00 Other Expenses 150.00 450.00 Election and Registration Salaries Reg. and Assist. 507.50 Other Expenses 320.00 827.50 Finance Committee 100.00 1-2 680.00 Fire Department 1,304.00 Salaries and Wages 13,864.25 Other Expenses 1,348.25 Maint. Fire Alarm 450.00 Hydrant Rental 675.00 Moderator 16,337.50 Forest Fires 350.00 Health Department 9,000.00 Salary Officer 180.00 Inspectors 1,0 . 00.00 Salary Nurse 210.00 Maint. T. B. Hospital 6,254.14 Other Expenses 2,236.00 Wages Garbage Col. 1,200.00 -Other Garbage Expenses 285.00 11,365.14 Highway Department Salaries and Wages 25,088.00 Other Expenses 22Y427.00 47,515.00 Insurance 3,213.77 Interest on Debt 4,522.50 Transfer from Sewer Reserve 4,010.00 512.50 Law 500.00 Library Salaries 3,555.00 -Other Expenses 1Y800.00 5,355.00 -Less Dog Fund 1,250.00 4,105.00 Memorial Building Salary Janitor 624.00 is Other Expenses 680.00 . ..... Administratian 1,304.00 Memorial Park 19,335.00 Salaries and Wages 1,594.00 Other Expenses 285.00 Athletic Equipment 1,879.00 Moderator 50.00 Municipal Indebtedness 14,000.00 from Sewer Reserve 9,000.00 Salary 5,000.00 Old Age Assistance Administration - Gash Grants & Other Cities Planning Board Police Department Salaries and Wages Other Expense's 1,994.30 28,000.00 29,994.30 100.00 10,381.20 1,096.00 11,477.20 School Department . ..... Administratian 96,797.50 Operation Maint. and Aux. Agencies 19,335.00 Repairs 1,667.50 117,800.00 Athletic Equipment 500.00 Trade School Tuition 250.00 Temporary Increase for School Employees 5,200.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 400.00 Expense .7 100.00 500.00 14 Selectmen 150.00 Selectmen for Nursing 350.00 Sewer Salaries and Wages 2,180.39 Other Expenses 665.00 2,845.39 Soldiers' Benefits Administration 146.90 Other Expense 3,840.00 3,986.90 Town Clerk & Accountant Salaries 3,330.00 Other Expenses 305.00 Town Hall Salary Janitors Other Expenses Repairs of New Boiler Town Manager Salaries Other Expenses Treasurer and Collector Salaries Bond Other Expenses 1,248. 1,385.' 6,000. 4,34 30 4,64 3,51 45 98 4,94 Unclassified Care Town Burial Grounds ;10 Cert. Notes & Bank Charges 2 Dec. & Care of Soldiers' Graves 60 Maint. Town Property 25 15 Printing Town Report 683.10 State Guard 200.00 Honor Roll 500.00 Census 250.00 Reserve Fund from Overlay Reserve 6,000.00 Salaries Temporary Increase 4,350.00 Veterans' Affairs Salary 2,340.00 Other Expenses 300.00 Water Department Salaries & Wages 10,242.86 Other Expenses 12,387.36 22,630.22 . Welfare Department Salaries, Welfare 1,176.28 Salary & Wages, Infirmary 2,775.00 Other Welfare Expense 7,675.00 Other Infirmary Expense 3,978.00 15,604.28 1944Overdrafts: Aid to Dependent Children Administration 58.01 Old Age , Assistance Administration 51.11 Article 4. Voted that the town authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the ' Selectmen, to- borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1945, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year. Article 5. Voted that the income from the sales of electricity to private consumers or for 'electricity supplied to municipal buildings or for municipal 'power and street lights be appropriated for the municipal light department, the whole' to be ' expended by the manager of municipal lighting under the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen for the expense of the department for said fiscal year. Article 6. ` Voted that a sum of $25,000 be transferred from the construction fund of the Municipal Lighting Department to the Depreciation Fund of said department. 1s Article 7. Voted that a sum of $10,000 from available of the Electric Light Department to be transferred to the Treasurer to be used by the Assessors as available funds for the tax rate for the current year. Article 8. Voted that the town raise and appropriate a sun of $9950 for the purpose of replacing 4" water main on Brand Street and North Main Street with 8" main, and to extend sai( new main on North Main Street for a distance of 150', and b extend said new main on Branch Street for a distance of 700'. Article 9. Indefinitely Postponed. Article 10. Indefinitely Postponed. — ---.-Article 11. Voted that the town raise and appropriate a sun of $2500:for the purpose of purchasing Fulton's Pond and adjacen land, and that the Selectmen be authorized to make said purchase by right of eminent domain or otherwise. Article 12. Rejected. Article 13. Voted that the Town authorize the Board o`. Selectmen to petition to N.Y.N.H. & H. Railroad, trustees of th+ Old Colony Railroad, to alter and change the railroad crossing o the Taunton Branch of said railroad at North Main Street in thq Town of Mansfield so as to widen said street. Article 14. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate a sun of $7300 for the purpose of constructing additional sludge beds a the Sewer Plant or to cover present sludge beds at said plant. Article 15. Rejected. Article 16. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate a sun of $2800 for the purpose of purchasing a load -packer body for the use of the rubbish collection department of the town'. Article 17. Voted that the Town amend Chapter 1, Section-] of its by-laws, substituting the word fifty (50) for twenty-five (25 so that it shall read as follows- "Section 1. A quorum at a town meeting shall consist of fifty (50) registered voters, except sucl parts as are devoted exclusively to the election of the town ,officers but a less number may organize and adjourn to some future time. Article 18. _ Voted that a committee of - three _ be appointed N the Moderator to investigate -the Police Department, determine it efficiency, and find who is the responsible head of the department 17 and report -to the next annual or special town meeting. The Moderator appointed the following committee: 1. Donald A. Bunce, 131 West Street, Mansfield 2. George C. Shields, 85 Oakland Street, Mansfield 3. Frank H. Dunbar, 86 Rumford Avenue, Mansfield Article 19.' Voted that the Town authorize the Board of y LL Selectmen to sell any and all property rights that it may have in the abandoned roadway formerly known as "Death Curve" and located off South Main Street, subject however to the approval of the Finance Committee. Article 20. Voted that the Town accept a deed from Walter Fletcher of Chauncy Street for a parcel' of land located off Chauncy Street, said land to be used for the purpose of re -locating Perkins Avenue, so' called in accordance' with a plan on file'' at the office of the Town Clerk. Article 21. Voted `that the Town accept Perkins Avenue so called as relocated by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with a layout approved by the Board of Survey and on file at the office of the Town Clerk, provided however, that land required for the relocation of said street is deeded to the Town by Walter Fletcher. Article 22. Voted that the ` Town, upon the relocation of Perkins Avenue, so called, transfer to Walter Fletcher that sec- tion of land now occupied by the lay -out of the present avenue which will lie outside the area included in the new lay -out. Article 23. Voted that the Town accept Alden Street as a public way' -as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and in accord- ance with their plan on file at the office of the Town Clerk, provided however that property releases are obtained and there are no land damages to be paid. Article- 24. Voted that the Town accept Fowler Street east from Henry Street as a public way -as laid out by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with a plan on file at the Town Clerk's Office, provided however` that property' releases are obtained' and there are no land damages to be paid. Article 25. Voted that the Town transfer the unexpended balances and accumulated sums from the accounts as follows to the - Fxcess and Deficiency ` Fund:` Sales of Land of -Low Value,' $48 Sale ` of ' Lilla Reid Property $238.90_ Purchase of Ambulance $1994.47; Improvement of East Street` $321.67; Water' Supply Sur- 18 vey $1255.44; Gilbert and Ware Street Water Extension $944.19. Article 26. Voted that the Town accept a certain parcel of land deeded to the Town by the Estate of the late Melvin F. Saley. Article27. Voted' that the Town transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Fund the sum' of $27,000 for the purpose of re- deeming Sewer System and Treatment, Plant Construction Loan notes due February 1, 1950, 1951, and 1952. Article 28. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate a sum of $1500 for the purpose of street maintenance to be spent in connection with or relative to the Chapter 90 road program. Article 29. Voted that the Town transfer the sum of $40,000 from the Excess and Deficiency Fund to the Post War Fund. Article 30. Voted that the Town authorize. the Town Treas- urer to invest money in the Post War Fund, subject to provisions of General Laws. Voted to adjourn at 9:15 P. M. A true copy. Attest: HARRISON A. MORSE, Town Clerk The Commonwealth of Massachusetts;. BRISTOL, SS To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield in the County of Bristol GREETING. IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA- CHUSETTS, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in- habitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall, in said Mansfield on Monday, the nineteenth day of November next, at 7:30 o'clock in the after- noon, then and there to act on the following articles:— Article I. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Fund the sum of $21,000 for the purpose of purchasing road machinery and equipment for the Highway De- partment, and take any action in relation thereto. Article II. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Fund the sum of $500 for the purpose of building from salvaged materials a two -car garage at the Town Farm, and take any action in relation thereto. 19 Article III. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Fund the sum of $1,000 for the purpose of purchasing a new car for the Police Department, and take any action in relation thereto. Article IV. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Fund the sum of $500 for the use of the Post War Project Committee to cover costs of out of state travel and other expenses of the committee in connection with preparing plans and seeking Federal assistance in relation to the proposed elimination of the grade `'crossings of the New Haven and Old Colony Railroad, and take any action in, relation thereto. Article V. To see if the town will vote to authorize- the Select- men, acting in behalf of the town, to enter into negotiations with the Federal government with the objective of acquiring through lease or purchase the Naval Air Field in Mansfield, and take any action in relation thereto. Article VI. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to use a portion of the $9,000 voted in 1942 to extend the sewerage system to the property of the John D. Lewis Co., Inc., for the purpose of making plans for the extensions of the sewerage system on. Angell, North Main, Liberty, King, Senecal, Dane, Summit and Morini Streets, and take any -action in relation thereto. Article VII. To hear the report of the committee appointed at the last annual meeting to investigate the Police Department, determine its efficiency, and find who is the responsible head of the department, and take any action in relation thereto. (By Petition) And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up attested copies thereof at least five places to which the public has access in said Town, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. HEREOF FAIL NOT, AND make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands this thirtieth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-five. Everett M. Grant Royal B. Patriquin John D. Prescott Schuyler W. Wellman Frederic Hewey Selectmen of Mansfield 20 A true copy, Attest: Lawrence P. Barrows BRISTOL, SS PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I hi and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield posting up attested copies of the same at fourteen plaCE before the date hereof, as within directed. Lawrence P. Bar. Constable of Ma A true copy Attest: Harrison A. Morse Mansfield, Mass., Novembe In conformity withthe foregoing Warrant, a meet voters qualified to votein elections and town affairs m the Town Hall on the above date. The meeting was seven thirty o'clock (7:30) in the afternoon by Clarence Moderator. Checkers Laura M. Chapman, Sheldon M. 'David, Cornish and Arlene K. Troesch, were sworn to the fa formance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, Town Article I. Voted not to transfer Article II. Voted not to,transfer Article III. Voted not to transfer Article IV. Voted not to transfer Article V. Authorization rejected. Article VI. Voted to authorize Selectmen to use a the $9,000 voted in 1942 to extend the sewerage syst, property of thei John D. Lewis Co. Inc., for the purpose plans for the extension of the sewerage systemi on Ang Main, Liberty, King, Senecal, Dane, Summit and Morii said sum to be used not to exceed $1,000. head of the department, and take any action "Following is the report of the Committe 21 the last annual town -meeting, February 26, 1945, to investigate the Police Department, determine its efficiency, and find who is the responsible head of the Department. Your Committee entered upon -its, duties with minds unpre- judiced by personal or political considerations. For •the investi- gation, it has given much time and effort to secure all possi- ble information.- All citizens were invited to 0nrnMn"'i1,nn+- -44-L - also made to other towns to officials with the idea of gett As to the efficiency of the every witness, we had until rE morale and loyal to superiors, part of the public. We heard officers and men of the departr. LILLURU is wuiuny inaaequate in numbers. That this ,wed to come about of course hampers the departm irn, and seriously threatens the maintenance of law 22 the town. The removal of the Auxiliary Policefrom the authorit of the department has been a heavy loss, which will be disastroL in the event of serious emergency. '.These auxiliaries, trained ar commanded by Chief Haines, gave most generously of their tier. and effort in police work,' serving thousands of hours without con pensation, and were available always at shortest notice. Ever other town of which we have heard has gladly retained this organ ization as Specials. The morale of the department at present has suffered as mig] be expected from the conflict of authority which has descended up( it. Uncertain` as to who is in command, off=icers will suffer loss loyalty or interest; and nothing could be worse for; public safei than such a situation. We observed that owing to disorderly handling of Police D' partment requisitions in the Town Manager's office, some of of equipment has been neglected, and of little use for the town's pr tection. It is clear that the appropriation for the expense of t] department the last two years has been cut to less than half t] amount of previous expenditures. Now as to who is the responsible head of the departmen This seems somewhat a question of law, and your Committee ' its own expense has procured the advice of an eminent leg authority on municipal matters. Our Charter says that the Town Manager shall "have contx and supervision of the police department of the town, subject, ho ever, to the direction of the selectmen." The Charter does tl specify the powers and duties' of the Chief of police, but univerk custom places the Chief in command of the force and custodian its property. Section 97 of Chapter 41 of the Annotated Lai provides: "The Chief of Police shall be in immediate control all town property used by the department, and of the police office: who shall obey his orders." In other towns with our form of gc ernment, there is no conflict. In Middleboro; the Town 'Manag has no supervision over the police at all, and in Norwood, Zvi exactly the same language in its Charter as we have in ours, th( is harmony and cooperation. The officials; of these towns are prole bly aware of the Massachusetts Supreme Court decision record in 264 Mass.' at page 223. "It.would be practically impossible organize and efficiently maintain a police department if control the department were not conferred upon some one with authority direct the members of the police force as to their respective rig] 23 and duties in different sections of the city. The provisions of G.L. c41 Sec. 98 are to be read in the light of the mandate of G.L. c 41 Sec. 97 which states that police officers are to obey the orders of the chief of police." The Charter "control and supervision" must be reasonable con- trol and supervision. Unquestionably it does not mean taking over the management of all the details of the department's administra- tion. The 'surviving members of the committee which drafted our Charter state emphatically that these words were never meant to make' the Town Manager the Chief of Police. Moreover, it is ob- vious that if the Town Manager were to be called on to directly manage the work of the police force, it would be necessary, for the safety of the Town, to employ one for this position who would have experience and familiarity with 'modern police methods. In con- nection with the widespread fallacy that the Town Manager is the Chief of Police, and John Haines merely his deputy, it is plain that the title of Chief can be held, under our law, only by one who can qualify according to Ciwil Service law and examination. We do not now have such a Town Manager. The Charter gives police control to the Town Manager only by direction of the' Selectmen. So far as we can learn, our Board of Selectmen has never 'directed any of the interference to which the department has been subjected. Without this direction the Town Manager has no police power whatever, and any orders given on his own responsibility are null and void. In making: up the rules instituted' outside the Chief's authority by the Town Manager the Chief has not been consulted; although the Town Manager told us he himself had had no police experience whatever. There is much evidence that personal feeling and hostility to Chief Haines is at the bottom of all these attacks on our police efficiency. We can find no grounds for this attitude, but whatever the reason, we can only repeat what has been told us by every one of those who have testified; and that is that the Chief is a gentle- man, of 'outstanding ability as a police official, cooperative, and not at all hard' to get along with. The only individual disagreeing with this testimony is the Town Manager. We have strongly urged that a conference be held of the parties in this controversy, to reach a peaceful solution, or at least a workable' compromise; but Mr. Shurtleff declined to so cooperate. We find that your police department is seriously impaired in efficiency and morale by, attacks from without. We are aware 24 that our town 'voted overwhelmingly to place this departmei under Civil Service, mainly to keep it free from political inte: ference; but if the present condition continues the effects ( political tampering will bring disaster, regardless of Civil Se±vi( law. Briefly, your Committee is convinced that the Chief of Poli( is customarily and legally the executive in the administration ( the Department, subject only to reasonable control by the Selec men through the Town Manager; that if he be freed from hosti' interference he can restore our police force to the efficiency I which he had developed it. In the light of warnings from such eminent authorities i J. Edgar Hoover, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigatio: that a crime wave is imminent in the country, it is evident th, the citizens of this town cannot temporize with a situation whi( has our police protection so unnecessarily disorganized. Respectfully submitted: Donald A. Bunce Frank H. Dunbar George C. Shields - Committee Voted that the report of the Police Committee be approve and that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Mansfield I instructed, and -are hereby directed, to return John W.' Rain( to active duty as Chief of Police of the Town of Mansfield, twit full rights and privileges as of September 21st, 1945. That the Board of Selectmen are directed to take the withi action not later than November 27th, 1945. That the Town Clerk be, and he is hereby, instructed I deliver an attested copy of this action to the Board of SelectmE at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Voted to adjourn at 8:35 P. M. A truecopy Attest: HARRISON A. MORSE, Town CleT Mr. Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk 25 Town of Mansfield and under oath *makes this, his affidavit for the recall of Royal B. Patriquin, a . member of the Board of Selectmen of said Town of Mansfield. As grounds for recall deponent sets forth the following statement: 1. That Royal B. Patriquin is guilty of misfeasance in the performance of his duties as a Selectman in said Town of Mans- field. 2. , That the interests of the Town of Mansfield have been injured by the official misconduct of, and the failure to,properly fulfill the duties of his office by said Royal B. Patriquin as a Selectman in said Town of Mansfield. 3. That the said Royal B. Patriquin as a Selectman of the Town of Mansfield has wilfully refused and neglected to obey or abide by the order and direction given to him by the citizens of Mansfield as set forth in their vote and direction at a duly constituted special Town meeting lawfully held on November 19, 1945. 4. That in accordance with Section Twenty-five (25) of the Charter of the Town of Mansfield as approved June 2, 1920, 1 hereby demand that recall proceedings be instituted and that II be furnished forthwith, three (3)- copies of petition blanks for that purpose, signed and sealed, as required by the Town Charter. Benjamin H. Anderson Mansfield, Massachusetts November 28, 1945 Personally appeared before me Benjamin H. Anderson and made oath that the statement as above made by him is true. Francis J. Fox Notary Public A true copy Attest: HARRISON A. MORSE, Town Clerk Mr. Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Mansfield, Massachusetts Now comes Ben' min H. Anderson, a qualified voter of the Benjamin ffi Town of Mansfield and under oath makes this,, his a davit for 26 the recall of Everett M. Grant, a member of the Board of Selectmen of said Town of Mansfield. As grounds for recall deponent sets forth the following statement:' 1. That Everett M. Grant is guilty of misfeasance in the performance of his duties as a Selectman in said Town of Mansfield. 2. That the interests of the Town of Mansfield have been injured -by the official misconduct of, and the failure to properly fulfill the duties of his office by said Everett M. Grant as a Selectman in said Town of Mansfield. 3. That the said Everett M. Grant as a Selectman of the Town of Mansfield has wilfully refused and neglected to obey or abide by the order and 'direction given to him by the citizens of Mansfield as set forth in their vote and direction at aduly' constituted special Town Meeting lawfully held on ` November 19, 1945. 4 That in 'accordance with Section Twenty-five (25) of the Charter of the Town of Mansfield as approved June 2, 1920, I hereby demand that recall proceedings be instituted and that I be furnished forthwith, three .(3) copies of petition blanks for that purpose signed and sealed, as required by the Town Charter. Benjamin H. Anderson Mansfield, Massachusetts November 28, 1945 Personally appeared before me Benjamin H. Anderson' and made oath that the statement as above made by him is true. Francis J. Fox Notary Public A true copy Attest: HARRISON A. MORSE, Town Clerk Mr. Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Mansfield, Massachusetts Now comes Benjamin H. Anderson, a qualified voter of the Town of Mansfield and under oath makes this, his affidavit for ". the recall of John D. Prescott, a member of the Board' of Select- ::, r 27 men -of said Town of Mansfield. As grounds for recall deponent sets forth the following statement 1. _ That John D. Prescott is guilty of misfeasance in the performance of his duties as a Selectman in said Town of Mans- field. 2. That the interests of the Town of Mansfield have been injured by the official' misconduct of, and the failure to properly fulfill the duties of his office by said John D. Prescott as a Select- man in said Town of Mansfield. 3 That the said John D. Prescott as a Selectman of thei Town of Mansfield has wilfully refused and neglected to obey or' abide , by the order and direction given to him by the citizens of Mansfield as set forth in their vote and direction at a duly con- stituted special Town Meeting lawfully; held on November 19,i 1945. 4. That in 'accordance with Section Twenty-five (25) of the Charter of the Town of Mansfield as approved June 2, 1920, I hereby demand that recall proceedings be instituted and that I' be furnished forthwith, three (3) copies of petition blanks for that purpose, signed and sealed, as required by the Town Charter. Benjamin, H. Anderson Mansfield, Massachusetts November 28, 1945 Personally appeared before me Benjamin H. Anderson and made oath that ;the statement as above made by him is true. Francis J. Fox Notary Public A true copy Attest: HARRISON A. MORSE, Town Clerk' 28 INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS James F. Shurtleff Town Manager During the year there have been 141 building permits issued'' resinting in construction estimated at $92,556.00. They are divided as follows,' 3 New Houses $8000.00 3 Camp Houses 2400.00 6 Garages 3180.00 4 Poultry Houses 725.00 1 Greenhouse 250.00 H & C Laboratory22000.00 Other Bldgs. 1500.00- Remodeling, 500.00aRemodeling, Alterations, and Repairs' Residential 38821.00 Non -Residential 15680.00 $92556.00 Buildings Removed 5 HARRISON M. NEWCOMB, Inspector of Buildings; INSPECTOR OF WIRES December 31, 1945 Mr. James F. ShurtlefF Town' Manager I have made one hundred twenty-six inspections, fifty-three of which were oil burner, and found them done according to the: Standard specification's adopted by the National Electric Light;' Association. JOHN D. UNGER, Inspector of Wires: SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES To James F. Shurtlefi Town Manager I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31,i 1945 as Sealer of Weights and Measures. Number of inspections made 146 Number standards approved 691': Number standards condemned 15' Fees secured and paid to Treasurer $130.10'c WILLIAM H. LYONS, Sealer of Weights. and Measures School Committee's Report 1945 Percy L. Slayton, Chairman......:...........Term Expires January 1946 Doris W. Briggs.......:..............................Term Expires January 1947 *Harold L. Qualters........ ............................ Term Expires January 1947 John W. Dunn.........:...........................Appointed until January 1946 Carlton S. Mason.....:........:.....................Term Expires January 1948 Henry L. Paine.......................................Term Expires January 1948 Resigned' as of August 24, 1945 Regular meetings are held in the Superintendent's Office, Senior High School, on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 o'clock p. m. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS BERT L. MERRILL Office, Senior High School ..:......... .......................Telephone 510 Residence, 18 Carpenter Avenue . ........................Telephone 104 The Superintendent's Office is open on school days from 8:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00' o'clock; Saturdays 9:00 to 12:00. The Superintendent's Office hours are from 3:00 to 4:00 p. m., on school days; other times; by appointment. SUPERINTENDENT'S SECRETARY Janice H. Thayer, 30 Columbus Avenue ...................Telephone 541-R SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Dr. Mitchell Wasserman, 89 North Main Street........ Telephone 46 SCHOOL NURSE Anna G. Vallett, R. N., 226 East Street....................Telephone 624 ATTENDANCE OFFICER Roger C. Thayer, 30' Columbus :Avenue ..................Telephone 541-R SCHOOL CALENDAR Fall Term.............................September 5 thru December 21, 1945 First Winter Term ......................January 2 thru February 21, 1946 Second Winter Term..........................March 4 thru April 18, 1946 Spring Term ............ ..........................April ;20 thru June 21, 1946 30 HOLIDAYS Columbus Day. Bristol." ••.October 12, 1945 County Teachers' Assn, Meeting „ Thanksgiving Recess ............Nov. 21 October 26, 1945 Washington's Birthdaymoon) to November 26, 1945 Good Friday ....."""' ............. February 22, 1946 riday and Patriot's Day......... Memorial Da """ ......... April 19, 1946 Day ........ .........................May 30, 1946 also May 31, 1946 SCHOOL SESSIONS Senior High School—one session, from 81:30 to 1:55, with a recess Of twenty minutes. Junior High School -8:30 to 11:50, and 1:00 to 2:30, with a recess of twenty minutes in the forenoon session. Elementary Schools—Paine, Roland Green, and SpauldingSchools: 8:30 to 11:45 and 1:1.5 to 2:45; John Berry School, 9:00 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:00; all with recess periods of twenty minutes in the forenoon session. NO SCHOOL SIGNALS Three double blasts2-2-2 i ) will be sounded on the fire alarm in Mansfield and West Mansfield, and the same signal will be sounded on the Air Raid Siren in East Mansfield. Also, the street lights will be turned on and off intermittently. 7:15 a. in. No school for grades 7 -12, inclusive 7:30 a. m. No school for grades 1- 6 inclusive 12:15 p. In. No school for grades 7 - 9 inclusive 12:30 P. m. No school f6r grades 1- 6, inclusive The no -school signals will be broadcast over Stat' r between 7:00 and 8:00 a. m. ion WNAC r whenever the Broadcasting Station can be contacted. ENTRANCE AGE TO 'FIRST GRADE In order to enter school in September, a child must be 6 years of, age on or before December 31st of that same year. r FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the fiscal year ending December '31, 1945 RECEIPTS School Appropriation, 1945 .................. ............. 00 $117 800. Transfers from Reserve Fund...... Gc ......... .................:.......... 11623.33 $119,423.33' ------------- f r �f 31 EXPENDITURES' General Control: Superintendence, Office Expense, Enforcement of Law ....................................................... 6,116.04 Expenses of Instruction Salaries .............................................$81,902.81 Textbooks................................................ 1,536.99 Supplies ............................................... 2,744.33 86,184.13 Operation of School Plants: Fuel, Light, Gas, j Water, Telephones ........ .' .... 6,712.75 Janitors' Salaries' .... 8,026.41 Janitors' Supplies ................................... 317.21 15,056.37 Repairsand Maintenance .......................................................... 2,126.88 Auxiliary Agencies Health .......................... ......................4 2,333.52 Transportation ...' ................................. 5,232.26 Cafeterias ..'. ................ 705.00 Americanization Classes . 191.40 Libraries...................................................... 50.62 Graduation Expense .................................. 141.56 Coaching Services ... 428.36 Census......................................................... 55.00 9,137.72 Outlay—Furniture & Furnishings 46.33 Total Expenditures ................... ......i ...............................$118,667.47 Trade Schools Tuition Appropriation...................................`................................. $250.00 Transferred from Reserve Fund .......' ........................... ...... 154.25 Expended ... $404.25 $404.25 Balance......' ........................... ............ Purchase of School Athletic Equipment Appropriation ........................... $500.00 Expended ..` .............,.................. ......... $497.37 Balance.................................................... 2.63 Temporary Increase for School Employees Appropriation.................................................................... $5,200.00 Transferred from Reserve Fund ....................................... 50.00 Expended................................................ $5,250.00 Balance................................:............ 32 REIMBURSEMENTS The, School Department has been informed that the following reimbursements, on account of schools, are due the Town of Mansfield for the fiscal year 1945: Trade School Tuition ................................ 202.07 GeneralSchool Fund, Part I ................ 8,941.33 Tuition and Transportation of State Wards boarded in Mansfield........ 447.26 Tuition of Ward of the City of Boston boarded in Mansfield ............... 89.08 Americanization Class...:......... ` . 69.30 $9,749.04 Sundry Cash Receipts $ 109.09 TOTAL $9,858.13 STATISTICS L School Census, October 1945: 5-7 Years 7-16 Years Totals Boys ..`. ................. .................106 433 539 Girls........................................... ...........................................101 418 519 207 851 1058 2. Attendance Report ( September 1944 to June; 1945) : Number of pupils enrolled .:.................. ..1074 Average membership ................•............ 1061 Average daily attendance. .1002 Number of days schools were in session. Elementary .: .................. ................ . 172 Junior High 172' Senior High 178 3. Total Enrolments for the Schools, ;by Grades and by Schools, October 1, >1945 Schools: Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 Total Senior High 33 84 ''69 55 241' Junior High 53 88 89 39 269 Roland Green 55 59 35 36 79 31 295 Spaulding 30 29 38 30 127 Paine ` 23 15 16 16 70 John Berry 13 14 15 17 16 11 86 Totals 121 117 104 99 95 95 88 89 72 84 69 55 1088' 33 4. Present Enrolment in Vocational Schools, December 1945: Boston Trade School...:.................:........................................ 4 Attleboro Trade School ........ ........................) ....................... 1 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the School Committee and Citizens of Mansfield: I herewith submit my eleventh annual report of the Mans- field Public Schools, for the year ending December 31, 1945. The doors to education are open wider than ever before in an effort to assist returning veterans to complete their education. Training for war needs has proven to our youth that education not only pays but is 'a necessity. The Mansfield Schools are ready and anxious to welcome back all young men and women who for one reason or another failed to take full advantage' of a public school education. School Personnel High ` salaries in business and industry lured a host of teachers from the profession. This created a serious shortage of teachers almost everywhere. School Committees were obliged to make salary adjustments in order to avert a crisis which threatened to close many schools in the nation. Mansfield was fortunate to secure well qualified' teachers to fill vacancies which occurred in the system this -year. Mr. Harold Qualters, a former member of the School Com- . ___ •11_ _ _ _ _7 _: L _ 7 1 17 7 • 7 1 7 A 7. . 1 !Y . 5 Department. He re] to accept a position Lieut. E. Willian was elected teacher -c Certuse who resigne entering the service, 3 Connecticut. Miss Jeannette I T.... ,v. TT -1, C„1.,.,.7 resigned in June to accept; a Miss Marion Weagle, ,a gi 34 College, was appointed teacher of grades 3 & 4 at the John Berry School. She replaced Mrs. Nora Bayley who was transferred to the Junior High Schoolas teacher of one of the sixth grades. Mrs. Winfield Potter, a substitute teacher in the Junior High School resigned in June when the college division of the ninth grade was transferred to the Senior ' High School. Over -crowded conditions in the first and second grades of Spaulding' and Roland Green Schools necessitated the forming of two new grades at the Roland Green. Miss Viola Bousquet, a graduate of Rhode Island State Teachers' College was appointed teacher of the new first ;grade. Miss Edith Davis formerly a fifth grade teacher was appointed teacher of -the new second grade. Mrs. Robert Thompson became substitute teacher of the sixth grade at ,the Roland Green School when Miss Esta Faircloth resigned in January. Mrs. Thompson later became substitute teacher of the fifth and sixth grades at the John Berry School, when Miss Rossie Jordan resigned in March. Mrs. Richard Wetherell became substitute teacher in the sixth grade at the Roland Green School for the balance of the school year. Since September Mrs. Barbara Cotton has been substituting in the fifth and sixth grades at the John Berry School, Three members of the faculty are now on leave of absence while serving with the armed forces. Lieut. Addison B. Craig, principal of the Senior High School plans to return to his 'duties in September. Lieut. Commander Wilfred Bradbury, Principal of the Roland Green School recently resigned his position. He intends to stay in the Navy. Miss Jane Reed, recently discharged from the WAAC'S in- tends to return to her position as commercial teacher this Septem- ber. Miss Louise Perkins, Music Supervisor of the Schools, has become director of the band replacing Mr. Frederic W. Kempf who resigned. Mr. Ralph Spiezio was appointed janitor at the Junior "High School and assumed his duties in May. 35 Repairs and Improvements Scarcity of labor and materials ;prohibited much progress in making repairs and replacements. Loose bricks and capstones in a section of the parapit wall at the Senior High School created a hazard. The section had to was replaced in the Study New win Roland Green the new boile system. The worn School were 7 All the i were repaint( be repaired. Mrs. Hel ization Class These classes The Ann Hall May 18 of Music. T staging the I pils were adr a ten cent wa The Bris in Fall Rive: travel restric mitted a rec( The Stag of Public We Milk was pur it. Clothing the Childrens at the John l which leaked -d. fle in, Inc., which 'organization, in turn, distri- 36 bute it to needy children in this country and abroad. The response' was very gratifying. 39 bags' were packed and shipped to New York. Reproductions of the famous paintingof the Marines raising the American flag on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima were framed by the Manual Training instructor, Mr. William Eastman, ' and have been hung in the corridor of each school. All school employees were urged to become members of thei Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The majority took advantage of this opportunity and joined. The teachers and other School Department employees have cooperated with me to make the past year a most enjoyable one. I thank the members of the School Committee for their counsel and judgment on matters of school policy. Respectfully submitted, BERT L MERRILL Superintendent of 'Schools REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE: SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL January 1, 1946' Mr. Bert L. Merrill Superintendent of Schools Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Merrill: It is with pleasure that I submit this, >my third annual report, as Principal of the Mansfield High School. Now that Victory has been achieved on the battlefield, much' of the pressure of war both on the teachers and students has been relieved. Evidence of this is shown in ;'pupil attitude and the general feeling of the need for a more concentrated effort in ob- taining an education. To the teachers who, during the long period of conflict gave of themselves in extra duties and to the pupils who, in many cases have filled positions of responsibility, I offer my congratulations. In checking the; graduating class of 1945, <I find about forty per cent of its members are furthering themselves by additional training in College, Junior College, Business Training or Nursing. Seven boys received diplomas in June that had left school during 37 the last semester as they became eligible for the Armed Service. Many of these and others that have since become eligible, are still in the Service. It is interesting to note that former students of the high school, both graduates and non -graduates, are taking advantage of the opportunities offered for advanced educational training under the various government plans. Requests are continually being received for transcripts of former pupils from schools and colleges throughout the country. The Iowa Development Testi which was given three years ago for the first time was given last fall to the Sophomores, Juniors, and 'Seniors. Now we have a ' complete record' for the present Senior Class which gives a valuable picture of the individual stu- dent's ability. These' are to be attached to the permanent 'record cards for future reference. A new testing service was accepted this winter for the present Senior Class—the Boston 'University Battery, of Aptitude Tests. These were administered at the school by a representative from Boston University. To date, the results have not been received, but it is believed that students will benefit a great deal from the information received from such a testa The cost of the administra- tion, correction, individual reports and conferences is eighty cents when given at the school; this was paid by the individuals. If this ; program proves' of value, it might well become a part of the testing program to be paid for by the school. After much study and the consulting of the courses of studies of many schools in the surrounding area, it seemed advisable to make a complete change in our requirements for graduation. De- finite courses are now set up for the Classical, Scientific, and Com- mercial, which when completed, give a sequence that will fulfill the requirements for college entrance. In general, Colleges require fifteen units, under the present requirements the student is re- quired to take twelve units and may elect three or more. For the pupil interested in completing high school only, the General course with three years of > English, one year of American History, and three years of Physical Education as the only requirements is offered. Students having the ability to do good work in school are '' discouraged from taking the General Course. Students are urged to choose their course early in their school career, thus enabling them to plan their courses well in advance. As has been done in the past, each individual student is helped with his prob- 38 lems by conferences at the end of each year when planningfor tl next year is done. Students are becoming more and more mindf of the fact that certain obligations must be met if they wish t be admitted to College and that early planning with the carryin out of the plan is necessary. The entering of part' of the ninth grade in the 'High Schoc from the Junior High School necessitated the 'adding of severs courses; namely, English, General Science, World History ' an+ Latin I. These courses together with others added to the curri culum, Latin III, Algebra I, Consumer Buying, Commercial Law Salesmanship, Advertising and a Refresher Course for Seniors, ha made an extra teaching load. This was relieved somewhat b placing American History back in the Senior year. However, nex= year with the need for three sections of American History, it wil. be' necessary to employ another teacher for the high school ir. History or Mathematics. An interest was shown in public speaking by a number of seniors, which resulted in a class which meets once a week undex the direction of Miss Margaret Donaghue of the Junior Higb School. Although the class is small'' in number, an enthusiastic start' has been made in the development of a very important part of the school program. More than ever this year there has been the constant reali- zation of both the teacher and student alike of the importance of health. Under the direction of Mrs. Vallett, the school nurse, both boys and girls were given ` thorough physical examinations. The Juniors were tested for hearing; Freshmen and Juniors were given a vision test, while the Sophomores and Seniors received Chest' X -Rays. Although these tests were given to certain classes, many individual pupils; that needed examination were included. Activities Athletics Basketball (Boys) 1944-1945 (Winter) Mr.' John' P. Certuse, Coach Varsity played 14 games.' Won 4 lost 10. Basketball (Girls) 1944-1945 (Winter) Miss Elizabeth Barrett, Coach Varsity played 8 games. Won 5, lost 3. Baseball 1945 '(Spring) Mr. John P. Certuse, Coach Varsitv T1lavP.rl 15 frnmPe WAn 0 lnc+ a 39 Football 1945 (Fall) Mr. E. William Olson, Coach Varsity played '10 games. Won 1, lost 8, tied I. Clubs Aeronautics—Mr. Theodore I. Ricci, Jr., Advisor Athletic Association -Mr. John P. Certuse Mr. E. William Olson, Advisors Science=Miss Bessie Argus, Advisor Mathematics—Mr. Theodore I. Ricci, Jr., Advisor Pan American—Miss Aurilla Shepard, Advisor Literary—:Miss Winnifred Lyman, Advisor Class Play Class of 1946 Presentation' of "Spring Green" Miss' Margaret L. Donaghue, Coach Presented at the Town Hall November 22 and 23, 1945 Publications ThP Tn.fP.r—Micc Milrlrarl Nnnnnn A rlvianr' Mr. Theodore I Ricci, Jr., Advisor 54 Uraduated 14 Honor Group 7 In armed services at tim Dear Sir: ,INCIPAL OF THE JUNIOR HIGH ti January tools etts a L' 6 40 There have been no fundamental changes in the course o. study at the Junior High School. The courses in English an( Arithmetic have been reorganized. Beginning next Se` tembe'' Pupils who wish to take the Scientific or College' course mut attain an average of B in English and Mathematics, and at least ''a pass. ing grade in all other subjects. New textbooks were purchased and frequent tests have been given in I both subjects with very satis- factory results. In grades seven and eight, the course in Histor has been slightly modified in conformityY practices designed to meet conditions in a rapidly g ly chan ediueatiog world. The course in Art and Study Skills,' introduced during the past' year when clerical practice was discontinued in grade eight, i has proved very satisfactory. As a, result of the; instruction given` in this class, the pupils have shown a marked improvement in silent reading comprehension and a renewed interest in the refer- ence material placed at their disposal.. Lands and People, ;a ref- erence work designed to supplement the texts used in the History and Geography classes, has been purchased for the school, and subscriptions to The Readers Digest, The National Geographic Magazine, Nature, and Youth Today have been continued and made available to all students. In April, the Iowa -Ever Pu it Test of Basic Skills was 'given grades si to all classes in y p x and eight. These tests measuredi silent reading comprehension, work and study skills, and basic language and basic mathematical skills. The classes tested marked above' the standard median set for their grade, and 'several in- dividual scores attained a superior rating. As in previous years, supervised study and a regular schedule of home assignments have been carried out in all classes. These practices have been found to reduce the number of subject failures. If, however, a pupil fails to attain a passing average, his parents are notified and urged; to discuss the matter with the' individuan ,al teacher. Many parents avail themselves of ;this opportunity the results have been beneficial both in the homeandsoy' the school. A new health program was introduced this year in the Junior High School. The home room teachers will keep a chart recording the height and weight of each pupil. This record will be checked at the beginning and end of each 'school year, and should give a fair indication of the physical' welfare of each pupil. In addition, the regular examinations in defective sight were given in grades 41 seven and nine, and tests for defective hearing were administered to the pupils in grade eight. In every case where medical care seemed advisable' the parents were notified. With the cessation of hostilities, ii the weekly sale of War Bonds and Stamps has been discontinued. The Junior High' School has a proud record in this; project, for up to date the total sale has amounted to $31,992.85. The pupils have been equally responsive in all other war time activities. They willingly assisted in the drive for waste paper, and as in previous years were enrolled one hundred per cent in the Junior Red Cross. Besides, the Manual Training and Sewing Classes have taken a special pride in helping the work of this organization. The Junior High School has organized teams in both football and basketball. This 'season the football team was undefeated. Basketball teams have been organized also for girls, and several interclass contests were held. The year of 1945 has been a very successful one at the Central Junior High School, and on this occasion ,I wish to 'thank the members of the School Committee, the 'Superintendent of Schools, and the teachers for their advice and assistance. Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. KELLY, Principal REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE December 31, 1945 Mr. Bert L. Merrill Superintendent of Schools Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: Following is a report of activities in the Health program for the year 1945. The annual examination of pupils is still in progress and to date I have found the general standards of health are in a good state. Spot examinations have been found to be more beneficial in the grades as a more thorough observance can be noted. As in previous years 'a rigid examination has been given to students engaged in athletics. A State law requires the school 'physician 42 to include an examination of the feet of school children, as an early discovery of orthopedic defects. Many pupils in the upper grades are found to have pronated arches of vlarying degrees of severity. Recommendations concerning the correction is given by the school physician. Notices are sent to the parents of children needing medical attention and followed up when necessary. With many mothers working, in addition to fathers, too much stress cannot be laid on the fact that good food, rest, and cleanliness, as well as the correction of defects, should be kept in mind. Constant supervision of these things by the parents should be foremost. The Federal Milk programhas been of great benefit to the growing child in that a marked increase of ``weight has been noted in many cases. Weighing and measuring has become a classroom project, supervised by the students. This program stimulates' the interest of the 'pupils in becoming more 'health conscious. Individual inspections have been carried on at various periods of the year with marked improvement shown in all the schools. As a part of the physical examination in the high school, the Junior and Senior students were given chest X-rays. The findings of this survey showed all were negative to adult -type of tuberculosis. Several teachers in the schools took advantage of this service. Progress has been made in the field of Health through numerous measures. The Mass.; Vision test and the Audiometer tests being given with definite improvements shown not only by the testing but by the results. The tester is being used for the first time this year in the schools. The Snellen chart used; prey- iously to test for visual acuity only failed to discover other functional disturbances. The Vision test consists of three parts: visual acuity, latent farsightedness and muscular imbalance at a 20 -foot distance. The testing has been completed in many of the schools and ` is now in operation at the Junior High School. Results have been most satisfactory. Correction by glasses or other 'treatment has been taken' care of in every case through the interest and cooperation of the parents. These' tests' are made` to screen out pupils i who need' examinations by eye specialists. No attempt is made by the school' to diagnose. 43 Audiometer tests have been given in the grades with an incomplete report as to the results. As the tester is loaned by the State Dept. of Public Health, it will not be possible to complete the tests until March, 1946. The control of communicable diseases in the schools has been made effective by the exclusion of pupils who are contacts in families having a contagious disease. By this means the diseases are kept at a minimum. A personal Hygiene Course of Study; is being taught to all girls in the ninth grades. Three periods a week are being given for this course. Interest is being) aroused and great benefit derived from these classes. An understanding of the functions and care of the human organisms is of vast importance to this particular age of students. I would like to express my appreciation to you, the teaching force and principals for their' interest and cooperation in our Health program. Respectfully submitted, ANNA G. VALLETT, R.N., ;School Nurse SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES Bert L. Merrill Superintendent of Schools Janice H. Thayer Secretary to Superintendent Louise Perkins Music Supervisor and Band Director Anna G. Vallett. R. N. School Nurse Mitchell Wasserman M. D. School Physician Roger C. Thayer Attendance Officer Senior High School: Raymond S. Locke, Prin. Guidance Bessie G Argus Chemistry Physics, Algebra I Elizabeth Barrett Physical Education (Girls) Mary E. Driscoll Stenography, Bookkeeping, Office Practice Mildred L. Hannon English Elsa H. i Henchel Typewriting Mildred H. Jones Latin, Biology Winnifred C. Lyman English a 45 Mildred E. Pilkington 44 E. William Olson Physical Education (Boys), World Spaulding School: History, Coach of All Athletics Harold'L. 'Qualters Bookkeeping, Salesmanship & Adver- Mary E. Parsons tising, Gen. Science, Comm. Law Sarah B. Scott & Consumer Buying 'Theodore I. Ricci, Jr. Geometry, Rev. Math, Algebra, Solid Charles Ulm & Trig. _Everett W. Robinson Modern History, U. S. History, Rev. Susan B. Grebenstein, Prin. Grades III & IV History Aurilla Shepard French, Spanish Mildred M. Whitemore Foods, Home Management Corra Nelson Cafeteria' Manager George W Davis Janitor Junior High School: Marion Weagle James J. Kelly, ' Principal General Science Jeannette M. Briggs English, Literature, Civics,'' Geography Eleanor F. Darmedy ' English, Literature, Civics, History Ruby Davidson Mathematics, Geography, 'Civics Margaret Donaghue English, Literature, Civics, Public Speaking William Eastman Manual Training, Mechanical Drawing i Marion G. Janes Mathematics & Arithmetic Catheryn L. Marshall Mathematics, Business Practice Abbie' G. Saley Geography, Hygiene, Vocational Guidance .Elizabeth L. Tobey Sewing, Cafeteria Manager' Margaret E. Welch History Nora Bayley Grade VI Alice M. Gallup Grade VI Ralph `Spiezio Janitor Roland Green School: E. Elizabeth Herrick, Prin. Grade VI Viola Bousquet Grade I Mary J. Corbett Grade I Edith E. Davis Grade II Alice M. Foster Grade V Edith F. Guild Grade II Rhena M. Horton Grade V Margaret P. Jordan Grade IV a 45 Mildred E. Pilkington Grade III Clinton Brown Janitor ' Spaulding School: Emma L. Shapleigh, Prin. Grade IV Mary E. Parsons Grade II Sarah B. Scott Grade I M. Helena Vallett Grade III Charles Ulm Janitor Paine School Susan B. Grebenstein, Prin. Grades III & IV Minnie E. Milke Grades I & II Joseph Maday Janitor John Berry School: Clara R. Kennedy, Prin. Grades I & II Barbara Cotten Grades V & VI Marion Weagle Grades III & IV Fredson J. Munroe Janitor 46 ]Fisher -Richardson House To the Board of Selectmen: It is now fifteen years since the Fisher -Richardson House was restored by the town to its original condition. During this time 6200 signatures have been written in the register. This does not include the 2000 who visited the <house on the two opening days when 'there was a large and valuable collection of borrowed antiques on exhibition. After the borrowed articles were returned to their owners the house looked very barer Since then donations have come to the house until now over 'six hundred pieces belong there, and twenty-seven have been placed there with the understanding that the owners may claim them, if they wish. < No attempt has been made to build up' a valuable collection of furniture, although ;the living room, two bed rooms and pantry are fitted out as such rooms should be. The other three rooms are used as exhibition rooms, showing the utensils our ancestors used and the implements and products of their industry.. As such the collection has received the commendation of visitors. The house has been open only one afternoon a week during the past three years. This policy was adopted when the ration- ing of gasoline 'curtailed the number of visitors. Besides the regular days of opening, it has been opened for special groups, such as classes from the schools, Girl Scouts and others. This year the Outlook `Club of Easton and the Children of the American Revolution were special guests. The house has had visitors from most of the states of the Union and from many foreign countries. Respectfully submitted, JENNIE F. COPELAND, Curator 47 Town. Manager's Report Financial The 'town's financial position has again improved decidedly during the past year. No money has been borrowed for either capital improvements made, or in anticipation of revenue. The town's bonded debt has been reduced, and in addition, money has been appropriated to pay for the redemption of bonds due and payable in 1951, 1952 and 1953. Mansfield's debt ratio has been reduced from 2.64% lin 1944 to 1.23% in 1945. Its per capita debt has been reduced from $32.00 in 1944 to $30.00 in 1945. Of the 312 towns in the Common- wealth, 110 of 'which are debt free, Mansfield has the 46th highest debt ratio, and the 11th highest debt per -capita. Again I would strongly ,recommend that no additional debt be incurred for any reason other than the most extreme emergency until the present debt is substantially reduced. The 'town, however, lenters the year 1946 with the largest cash balance in its recent if not entire history. Mansfield is in a position to replace all of its worn-out equipment, apparatus and machinery, as well as to purchase additional equipment which is needed for the efficient operation' of the various departments, without in any way effecting its tax rate. Money has been saved and conserved for that purpose. I present the following figures as a comparative summary of the town's financial standing covering the period since I became your Manager in December 1943: 1943 1944 1945 Cash Balance January 1, 1945 $107,598.68 $197,468.93 $285,398.76 Cash Receipts 710,781.81 733,229.74 753,547.88 818,380.49 930,698.67 1,038,946.64 Disbursements 620,911.56 645,299.91 701,989.14 Cash Balance Dec. 31, 1945 $197,468.93 $285,398.76 $336,957.50 Outstanding Taxes $ 37,519.93 $ 39,300.27 $ 31,291.56 Outstanding Bonds and Notes 246,000.00 229,000.0-0 215,000.00 Temporary Loans 100,000.00 48 Mansfield's tax rate for 1.945 was $29.00. Of the 47 towns in Massachusetts with a population of from 5,000 to 10,000 their average tax rate for 1945 is $34.73, an average of $5.73 more than this town's rate. Of the 47 towns, only 9 have lower rates and 7 of these operate under circumstances far more favorable than those that exist here. Six of them have exceedingly high valuations in proportion to their size due to summer colonies. The above figures and statements reflect credit upon Mans- field, its Selectmen, its Finance Committee, its voters, ; and I believe upon the general management of the town's various de- partments. Looking to the future, it is evident and should be pointed out that no town or city can maintain its present tax rate without curtailing services. Wage increases have been made, and further increases are inevitable. The costs of all materials purchased have increased and continue to 'increase. State laws have been passed which increase our various welfare costs. Contract costs for work done will be materially higher. Taxes must go up; unless the -town's mounting costs for its normal operations are taken from surplus funds, and such action is not advisable. As the inflationing trend progresses, taxes must increase in 'proportion.' Water Department The operation of the Water Department for 1945 resulted in a profit to the town of $20,253.72. Receipts 'registered an all time high of $43,360.94. Operational expenses for the year increased somewhat due to salary increases, and the increase in the cost of materials. Comparative income and expense figures are as fol- lows 1943` 1944 1945 Receipts $36,037.96 $43,333.14 $43,360.94 Operating Expense 22,262.47 19,550.30 23,107.22 Profit $13,775.49 $23,782.84 $20,253.72 As recommended* in last year's report, 750 feet of 4" main on North Main Street was replaced with 8" pipe. In addition, this line was extended to the Mansfield -Foxboro town line, a distance of 150 ft. Also as recommended 1800 ft. of 4" main on Branch Street was replaced with 8" pipe, and this line' was extended for a distance of 950 ft. These two projects eliminated two of the weakest links in the water system. 49 Continuing with the policy established two years ago of following a schedule of new extensions each year, I would recommend that during 1946 water mains be extended on Williams Street for a distance of 3600', and on Pine Street for a distance of 900'. In connection with this work, I would recommend that mains on Alden' and Fowler Streets be installed, a distance of 900'. Statistics for the year are as follows: Daily Daily Gallons Average Average Month Pumped Gallons Hours January 25,759,000 830,935 12:55 February 23,287,000 831,678 12:32 March 26,194,000 844,967 13:12 April 25,395,000 846,500 13:24 May 25,358,000 ' 818,000 12:30 June 26,384,000 879,466 13:32 July 25,766,000 831,161 13:02 August 27,474,000 886,258 14:02 September 28,340,000 944,666 14:13 October 27,550,000 888,709 14:08 November 23,446,000 781,533 12:36 December 24,742,000 798,129 12:38 309,695,000 Total Gallons Pumped for Year 309,695,000' Monthly Average Pumped 25,807,916 Daily Average Pumped 848,479 Daily Average Hours' Pumped 13.38 Number of Services 1,584; Number of Services in Use 1,520' Number of Metered Services 1,392 New Services Installed 14 Number of Services Renewed 39 Electric Light Department During the past year further progress has been made to improve and insure the service` rendered by the department to its consumers. This has been done through plant and distribution improvements, even in view of the additional money spent for the above purpose, the earnings of the department have increased, 50 and today its financial position is at its highest level since its establishment in 1904. It is my opinion that the contract. now in effect between the town and the Worcester Suburban 'Electric Company for the purchase of power is not to the advantage of the town. The town's average cost of .0145c per K.W. is excessive.' The town's cost should not exceed .009c, and in no event exceed .01c per K.W. There are three possible solutions to this problem. First, and perhaps the most desirable, is a reduction of charges by the Worcester Suburban Electric Company; second, purchase of power from another source, and third, generation of power by the town. I would recommend that the study of this matter now under- way be continued. A preliminary study is now being made of the possibility of placing all overhead wires on South and North Main 'Streets from Park Row to Kingman Avenue underground, as well as a portion of Pratt Street -and Chauncy Street from 'North Main Street to Draper Avenue. Planning for this work should be continued. For a detailed report on the operation of the department for the year 1945, ;please turn to the department in another 'section of this book. Health Department Of all departments serving the town perhaps the greatest strides toward 'rendering improved service and protection to the citizens of Mansfield have ` been taken by the Health Department during 1945. The planned program : for the reactivation of the department is far from complete, but considerable progress has been made. Since 'there is little fanfare in connection with health work, few people probably are aware of the benefits derived from the department's work. Through the appointment of Mrs. Alice Fullerton as public health nurse, and the splendid cooperation of the Mansfield Visiting Nurse Association, a public health nursing service has care and home instructions on disease prevention, isola quarantine' methods to prevent the spread of contagious in the community, and supervision of venereal disease, tuberculosis and 'typhoid patients and 'their contacts. During the year diphtheria prevention clinics were held as well as seven Well -Child Clinics. At the diphtheria clinics 70 children received preventative treatment by Dr. Kenney and Mrs. Fullerton, assisted by Association board members. The Well - Child Clinics were conducted with the town and state health de- partments and the Nursing Association cooperating, and resulted in the examination of children by a physician, a dental hygienist, a nutritionist, a public health nursing supervisor, a health edu- cation supervisor, and a social service worker. ` At 'these clinics 34 children were found to need medical attention, 30 dental work, 24 with nutritional problems, 7 required 'attention to the nose, 4 attention to the throat, 5 attention to the eyes, and three needing attention to their ears. In addition, four mothers were aided with habit -training problems, and 72 with nutrition 'problems. ` Visits were made to parents of children to arrange for the correction of defects discovered by the clinic. As a result of the clinics many children of today will be healthier citizens of tomorrow, which otherwise would not have been the case. In close cooperation with the State Dept. of Public Health and the County Health Association, a tuberculosis; prevention program has been in operation. Four hundred and 'sixteen em- ployees of five , Mansfield industries were given chest X-rays by, a mobile'unit staffed by. State health workers. It is recommended that chest X-rays become a part of every health examination. It is our 'hope that employers will this year give the same co- operation as last in assisting the Mansfield Board of Health in its effort to serve the citizens of the town. It is my sincere hope that the people of Mansfield fully appreciate, the contribution that has been made and is being made to the town by the Mansfield Visiting Nursing Association and Mrs. Fullerton. They have gone far beyond any established re- quirements for such associations in their unselfish efforts to serve the health interests of Mansfield. I `am well aware of the fact that without them the town's health department's program would have amounted to little. Following is. a comparative table of contagious diseases reported. It is too soon to measure the 'results of the depart- ment's preventative work, but the reduction of: cases shown by the tabulation points towards marked success. 52 1945 1944 1943 1942 Chicken' -pox 26 40 6 1 Dog Bites 20 32 19 27 German Measles 1 3 58 17 Measles 3 2 66 45 Whooping Cough 1 0 24 82 Mumps 2 35 6 22 Scarlet Fever 7 11 2 1 Pulmonary T. B. 5 5 1 0 Virus Pneumonia 1 0 0 0 Influenzal Meningitis 1 0 0 0 Lobar Pneumonia 0 1 0 3 Septic Sore Throat 0 1 0 0 Undulant Fever 0 1 0 0 Anterior Poliomyelitis 0 0 1 0 Meningococci Meningitis 0 0 0 2 TyphoidFever 0 0 0 1 67 131 183 201 Inspections were made monthly of all milk produced or de- livered in Mansfield and conditions ` were generally good. Sewer Department Four additional sludge beds were constructed at the Sewer Plant this year at a cost of $7,300. Since the original construction of the plant its operation has been impaired by a lack of sufficient beds, and at times the department was faced with serious trouble as a result. With the additional beds the requirements of the plant have been met both for the present and the 'future. There was increased evidence during the year that the problem of sealing leaks in the system to eliminate the flow of ground water into the mains will at sometime in the near future become serious. The cause of this trouble can only be traced to faulty construction, and it will not improve as time goes on. In 1945 an average day's flow of sewerage into the plant was about 500,000 gallons. During periods of heavy rain and melting snow the flow increased to more than 2,500,000 gallons, an in- crease of 2,000,000 gallons due to leakage. The plant was not. designed for or built to ` handle a flow of that volume. A comparative record of the annual sewerage flow' at the plant is as follows: 53 1943 1944 1945 129,100,000 gal. 163,683,000 gal. 234,930,000 gal. Welfare Department Ten cases representing sixteen persons were aided during 1945. In addition, two Mansfield settled cases were cared for at the State Hospital 1943 1944 1945' Expenditures $11,753.46 $ 8,043.58 $ 6,146.46 Soldiers' Benefits Sixteen cases were aided, nine under Soldiers'' Relief, five under State Aid, and two under World War II Allowance. 1943 1944 1945 Expenditures $ 1,784.43 $ 1,451.38 $ 1,960.71 Old Age Assistance An average of 106 cases were aided during the year. Twenty new cases were added, and 19 cases closed. 1943 1944 - 1945 Expenditures $56,643.38 $51,563.85 $53,046.22 Aid to Dependent Children Four cases representing 12 children were aided during the year. One case was added, and one closed. 1943 1944 1945 Expenditures $ 3,364.87 $ 3,357.55 $ 3,595.30 Increases in expenditures for 1945 were due to the increase in the cost of living and larger medical bills. New legislation passed by the state, together with further increases in living costs, plus a possible dropping off of employment, are expected to increase the various welfare costs during the coming year. However, ,Mansfield's over-all costs for its various' forms of welfare are far below the average of comparative towns. Credit to the able administration of Miss Johnston,' coupled with an advantageous position of local' industry, and an apparent desire on the part of Mansfield's people to care for themselves. 54 Highway Department' The work of the Highway Department has been hampered by a Tack of equipment to work with, resulting in a low degree of effi- ciency. Due to this fact, efforts of the department'' have been directed towardsmaintenance, the department not being in a posi- tion to reconstruct or improve present streets, all of which are badly in need of attention. I strongly' recommend that funds now available be transferred for the purpose of equipping the highway department with the tools with which a program of reconstruction may be inaugurated, and Mansfield's roads be brought up to stand- ard. The required equipment would also be of use lin making water main extensions at lower cost to the town. I would also recommend that full advantage be taken of the Chapter 90' road construction program, and that the first work` done in this connection be the rebuilding of a section of Chauncy Street, and the complete reconstruction of Elm and School Streets, 'followed by East Street. No program for the future should be considered that does not provide for sidewalk and curb construction, or that does not provide for adequate drainage for all streets. During 1945 West Street from the R. R. crossings to Briggs Corner and South Street to the Foxboro line were resurfaced. West Street` from Briggs Corner to the North Attleboro town line was surface treated as were Mill Street, Essex Street, Ware Street, Short Street and a section of Fruit Street. Also surface treated were Church Street, Pratt 'Street, Cottage Street, part of Court Street, Myrtle Street, 'a part of Willow Street and Maple Street. JAMES F. SHURTLEFF, Town Manager 65 Fire Department January 15 1946 To the Board of Selectmen, The following report for the year 1945 is submitted. The Department responded to 98 calls during the year, which were listed as follows, 24 boxes, 37 squad' calls, 24 still alarms, and 13 calls for Hose No. 3, West Mansfield. The following list is a summary of the various types of calls, 14 buildings, 12 chimney fires, 23 grass and brush, 5i dump fires, 3 Autos, 5' for persons locked out where ladders were raised to gain access through windows, 4 false alarms, 2 calls to Foxboro, and 1 call to Norton, and 6 calls for flooded oil burners. One call was made for a boiler explosion in which the upper section of boiler went up through kitchen floor,, wrecking the kitchen, but no fire followed. A call was received for a crash by a Navy plane off West St, in which the -pilot lost his life. On April 12th, fire and explosions destroyed the plant of the H. &' C. Laboratories on School St. with a loss exceeding $100,000., the second largest loss in the history of the Town. The losses for the year were, Building losses Losses on contents $106526.34 $1382.50 105626.34 ins. paid 257.50 ins. paid The ambulance made 135 runs during the year with a total mileage of 4060. It was laid up from December 8th, to December 31st ;with a broken rear wheel bearing. The Foxboro Fire De- partment ambulance handled 6 trips' for us during that period. On September 13th, while responding to the call for plane crash, the ladder truck sustained a broken cam shaft. Repairs were made and ;the truck was again placed in service after being laid up for a number of weeks. This truck should be replaced with a modern piece of ap- paratus at the earliest possible date. As its age increases the cost of maintenance 'rises,; and the uncertainty; of service of a valuable piece of equipment increases. The 750 gallon pump should also be replaced for the same reasons. 56 The Chevrolet coupe purchased in 1934 should also be re- placed. The balance of the apparatus is in good condition. The Department is in need of additional hose this year and the; purchase of 500 ft. of 21/2" hose is 'recommended. All woodwork on outside of building was painted during the year. One ;permanent man was 'added to the regular force during the year to replace part time man. A portable lighting outfit was purchased but we have received only partial delivery as yet. ARTHUR E. SOPER, Chief Police Department Mr. James F. 'Shurtleff Town Manager Due ` to the enlistment in the Army of Patrolman Sankey, this Department has operated i for the better part of the year with two regular patrolmen and the intermittent patrolmen. These intermittent patrolmen have done excellent work in maintaining the morale and efficiency of the Department, and I am grateful for their whole -hearted cooperation. Calls after 6:00 P. M. were still relayed through the Light Plant as has been the custom in the past, but it is planned with the; augmenting of the Department with new personnel to maintain a man at the desk in the Station to handle all calls intended for the Police Department. I am also planning to give adequate Police' protection to East and West Mansfield, as well as additional protection to school children ,'going' to and from schools located at dangerous spots in the town. It would be well to give consideration to a system of recall lights so that the patrolman on duty can be more readily' contacted in the event of an emergency. The call box system is still in use. The two-way Radio ''System is working, and has been found invaluable on many occasions. 57 I wish to thank the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, and every member of the Police Department for their whole- hearted help and cooperation during` my service as Acting Chief. I also wish to express my sincere appreciation to all municipal department employees, and to the many citizens of the community who gave so willingly of their time and money to make _ our Christmas party such a success. It is hoped that we may continue these parties for the children at different' times during the year. LAWRENCE P. BARROWS, Acting Chief of Police TABLE OF ARRESTS Delinquents 2 Uttering 2 Forgery 2 Burglary 1 Larceny 5 Ab d M' Children 2 C"11 oning mar Non -Support 4 Runaways 5 Violation of Probation 1 Leaving_ ;Scene without making identity known 5 Operating under influence 5 Operating so as to endanger 9 Operating without license 3 Arrest for other Departments ` 1 Drunkenness 19 Disturbing the Peace 3 Breaking; and Entering 1 Speeding 2 Indecent Exposure 1 Malicious injury to private property 1 Using automobile without consent of the owner 2 Failure to slow at intersection 1 Failure to have Inspection Sticker 2 Animal Trespass 1 80 Summonses served for other departments 20 Insane Commitments 3 -103 58 Public Library Trustees To the Board of Selectmen, Gentlemen: This year we are making an unusual report. We are turning back money and at the same time asking for more for 1946 than we asked last year. There is a reason for this. Orders were placed for two steel picture files at $66 each; 16 additional shelves for steel book stacks we already have at a cost of $2.05 per shelf; a bookcase at $34.85; and a card cabinet of wood at $49.75. Also, we ordered Compton's Encyclopedia at $70.75. None of these items we now learn will be available until well along in 1946. This is a total. of $320.15, most of which we have turned back. We hope it will be reappropriated. They are all things which the trustees believe the library needs. The companies are holding them tentatively until we know what action the town will take. The statistics for 1945 are as follows: Circulation, Desk, 23,830 East Mansfield 328 West Mansfield 1,272 Schools (4) 1,234 Inter -loan 87 26,751 Books added By purchase 687 By gift36 723 Two hundred and twelve more books were bought in 1945 than the year before, due to the extra money granted at the Town Meeting. While many of these are fiction and children's books, a good number are more expensive books for reference work. Because we were able to buy more children's books than usual, the Children's Book Week display was twice as large as in 1944 and was one of the most interesting that we have ever had. From time to time there have been displays in the show case. Also, there have been special table displays, such as the collection of books of interest to young parents, the display in observance of Religious Book Week, and the pamphlets relating to the various peace conferences. 59 The library is ready to cooperate with the returning service men and women. Some have already come in. We hope that many more will come and make known their special desires. Every effort will be made to supply their needs. During the year there have been slight changes in'the staff. In September we were sorry to accept the resignation of Mrs. Cleon Burt as part-time assistant. Mrs. Lewis Bowles, a sub- stitute part-time assistant, was advanced and Mrs. Harrison A. Morse was elected to fill Mrs. Bowles' place. At the very end of the year a valuable collection of minerals and fossils was presented to the library in memory of Mrs. Clara Tower to carry out her request made some time before her death. With this collection are two cases to hold it. Respectfully submitted, Jennie F. -Copeland, Chairman Annie A. Horton, Clerk Everett W. Robinson Leo W. Bannon Charlotte B. Allen DOG OFFICER Mr. James F. Shurtleff Town Manager I herewith present my report as Dog Officer of the Town of Mansfield: Number of Kennels Licensed 8 Number of Males Licensed 337 Number of Females Licensed 84 Number of Transfer Licenses Issued 1 Number of Spayed Females Licensed 146 Number of Dog Bites Reported 20 Number of Court Cases None Number of Stray Dogs Disposed of for Town 74 Number of Dogs Disposed of for Owners 12 Total Number of Dogs Disposed of 86 Number of Complaints During 1945 35 Number of Military Licenses Issued, 29 LAWRENCE P. BARROWS, Dog Officer 60 11 11 WN 61 LIST OF JURORS �® Joy, Donald W. Bookkeeper 132 Elm As revised by the Selectmen of Mansfield June 27, 1945 Kingsley, Mahlom E. Retired 44 Chauncy Koukol, Rudolph J. Gardener 481 South Main NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS Lyons, William H. Sealer 70 South Main Anderson, Carl R. Engineer 58 Campbell MacVicar, Duncan Foreman 229 School Andrews, William A. Card Company; 97 EastMarkt, William J. North Attleboro 32 Eddy Annese, Leo D. Canton 294 Pratt McDermott, WilliamP. Retired 81 Pratt - Barre, Leon H. ' Farmer 703 South Main Merrill, Edward P. Morrison, Arthur Draftsman 11 Noonan Boltz, Fred S. Const. Eng 600 `South' Main C Easton 52 Willow Brogna, Alessandro Merchant 54 Pratt Morse, Harold S. Salesman 121 Dean Brown, Charles B. Jeweler 108 Balcom Paoni, Joseph Bay State 37 Pratt Brown, Emory E. Retired Rear 199 Elm Patriquin, Edward C. Post Office 119 Union Bruno, Francis J. R. R. Ticket Agent 52 Pleasant Richardson, Edward A. Mfg. b Otis Butterworth, Herbert W. Retired 146Park Richardson, Edward O. Retired 17 Beech Carbonetti,s Charles A. Merchant 525 North Main Rider, William E. - Ringuette, Edmour Salesman 119 'Central Chapman, Warren W. Hercules 29 School J. Mechanic 28 Henry Clemimey, James Q. Clemey Co. 724 South' Main Rotella, Joseph Bleacher y 38 Pleasant Conrad, Sterling S. Gardener 625 East Street' Scrymgeour, Clarence H, Salesman 64 Rumford Ave Corey, C. Edward Insurance 12 high Shaw, William J. Boston 8 Chestnut Cornish, William J. Accountant 19 Noonan Squadrilli, Joseph State 17 Pratt Creeden, Frederick J. Inspector 178 Chauncy Stinson, Russell R. Ba State 3 41 Union Davidson, Samuel G. Retired 4 `Hope Tebbetts, Albert R. 'William Retired 343 North Main DeLutis, Salvatore Ship Yard 10 Glen Tingley, F. Guard 47 Coral Donoghue, Henry L. Machinist 48 Church' Todesco, James Bay State 37 Draper Ave Duguid, Peter Retired 140 South Main Torrance, Edward R. Railroad Shields St. Ext Fairbanks,' Henry E. Retired. 79 North Main Tucker, Donald Velletri, Rocco Salesman Swank 50 Union 126- Church Farnam, George M. Foster, Linus G. ` Mechanic Architect 58 . Brook 101 North Main . Vernon, Edgar P. Telephone Co 309- South Main Fowler, Halley M. Retired 157 South Main' Welch, Daniel Westhaver, David E. Railroad Wlimore 31 Samoset Ave 38 Winter Freeman, William E. Accountant 234 'West Wheeler, Russell W. Merchant 123 North Main Gaffney, William F. Bay State 136 'West' r Willis' Clarence R. Machinist 102 Court Galanti, Guerino Giovino, Anthonio A. Mason Hercules 40 Pratt' 333 North 'Main Wills, Fred E. Tnsurance 45 Hope Gonya, Walter E. Foxboro Company 143 High.: Winter, James S., Jr. Organ Builder 99 Pleasant Gorman, Walter M. I awrence 51 Church 1. Everett M. Grant Graham, Percy P. Card Company 148 Church Royal B. Patri uin Grant, ,Emerson P. Telephone' Co. 108 Central Schuyler W. Wellman Greany, Francis D. Salesman 50" Otis Frederic Hewey Hartwell, Hilbert A. Machinist 778 South 'Main John D. Prescott Hibbert Thomas R. Foxboro 98 East Hopkins, Warren L. Merchant 182 Chauncy BOARD BOARD OF SELECTMEN Houghton, John I. Bay 'State 40 Draper Ave ELT}, MASS. Jackson, Lawrence Retired 97 Oakland f 62 Board of Assessors Number of Horses assessed December 31, 1945 To the Board of Selectmen, Number of Ponies assessed Mansfield, Mass. The annual report of the Board of Assessors for the year 1945 is as follows: Number of other Neat Cattle assessed Number of Persons assessed on Property 2030 Number of Polls assessed 2297 41 Number of Polls over 70 assessed but exempted 174 Number of Swine assessed Number in Armed Forces (Exempt) 445 Value of Personal Estate Assessed $ 580,304.00 Value of Buildings Assessed 5,826,300.00 Value of Land Assessed 1,395,975.00 Real and Personal Value $7,802,579.00 Property Exempt from Taxation All others, (Ducks,Geese,Pigeons) Churches $ 164,950.00 Schools 401,000.00 Cemeteries 26,000.00 All other Town Property 11290,175.00 Government Property 128,000.00 Under General Laws, Chap.59, Cls.3,11,15 25,600.00 Total Property Exempt $2,035,725.00 Exemptions Allowed on Real Estate in 1945 - Under Clauses No.22 and No.23 value $ 7,000.00 Under Clauses No.17 and No.18 value 40,325.00 Overlay $47,325.00 Total Tax $1,372.31 EXCISE TAX REPORT FOR 1945 $504,646.23 Total number of Automobiles assessed 1831 Value on same $184,960.00 Excise tax on same $6,400.45 Requests for abatements 38 Number of requests 'allowed 38 Amount allowed $109.92 63 Number of Horses assessed 46 Number of Ponies assessed 6 Number of Cows assessed 266 Number of other Neat Cattle assessed 92 Number of Sheep and Goats assessed 41 Number of Swine assessed 45 Number of Foxes assessed 251 Number of Rabbits assessed 185 Number of Fowl assessed 14,065 All others, (Ducks,Geese,Pigeons) 1,110 Town (Grant) Appropriation $458,258.50 State Tax 8,840.00 State Parks & Reservations 214.14 State Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,036.24 County Tax 161353.15 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 6,254.14 Overlay 13,690.06 Total $504,646.23 Less Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 275,000.00 Amount raised by Taxation $229,646.23 Rate of Taxation per thousand dollars $29.00 Comparative Figures Valuation 1942 1943 1944 1945 Real Estate $6,823,380 $7,101,985 $7,192,370 $7,222,288 Personal Property 456,400 520,700 577,806 580,304 $7,279,780 $7,622,685 $7,770,176 $7,802,592 Number of Polls 2331 2416 1 2330 2207 State Tax $19,050.00 $ 6,552.47 $16,018.99 $ 8,840.00 County Tax 11,250.08 = 111144.99 14J73;69 -16,353.15 T. B. Hospital Tax 51867.35 7,028.42 5,974.14 6,254.14 State Audit 999.44 31.49 13.86 17036.24 Tax Rate $32.40 $29.60 $29.00 $29.00 Receipts From— - Corporation Tax $31,823.74 $.35,847.81 $39,927.62 $39,927.62 Income Tax 25,748.12 27,115.14 27,289.09 27,303.32 64 Gasoline Tax 14,246.46 14,489.05 10,743.31 10,353.31 OVERLAY RESERVE $11,397.71 $10,711.08 $8,614.28 $13,690.06 This year a partial installation of loose-leaf records has been accomplished, and will be completed in 1946, thereby eliminating the old style hand-written valuation and commitment records, and the duplication of work connected with the latter. The tax bills were mailed on July 27 this year, and it is ex- pected that they will be in the hands of the taxpayers in 1946 by June 14. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ASSESSORS Royce B. Poland Lewis A. Richards Warren L. Hopkins Veterans' Affairs Mansfield was the first town in the State to set up a veterans' office. This was on 5 September 1944. The effect of the cessation of hostilities on the amount of work which the office has beent called upon to perform is indicated by the increase in contact load, as follows: 1944, fourth quarter 582 1945, first quarter: 656 1945, second quarter: 666 1945, third quarter: 929 1945, fourth quarter: - 1106 The number of returned veterans who have registered with the office as of 31 December - 1945 is 377. Of these only half had registered up to 31 October 1945, the -other half having come in during November and December. Mansfield sent approximately 900 men and women into the war. The office has information on hand as to education, jobs, vet- erans' unemployment compensation, government insurance, vet- erans' loans, surplus commodities, the veterans' state bonus, and other matters a*bout which a veteran may wish to know. Over 65 35 different kinds of forms are kept in supply. Honorable dis- charges and other papers are photo -stated through the machine donated by a local manufacturer. Most important is the rendering on request of advice and assistance in disability cases due to wounds, injuries, or sicknesses resulting from military or naval service. Gold Star families if requested are given information as to their rights and assisted in completing the various applications required by the government. Perhaps the most useful work performed by the office is in helping to straighten out cases in which there has developed delay or difficulty. Such cases require special attention. For this reason the office is closed every Wednesday toi enable the director to go to Boston or elsewhere to make personal contacts with the Veterans Administration, the Army, the Navy, and other government and state agencies. Constant and cordial relations have been maintained with the business men, the doctors, and the clergy of the Town. All veterans and all men and women still in active service, and their families, are at all times invited to make full use of the Office of Veterans Affairs. CLIFFORD C. HUBBARD Director 66 477.93 Town Accountant To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: .95 I herewith submit my; report of the receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1945, also, a statement of the Town's Indebtedness on December 31, 1945. HARRISON A. MORSE, Town Accountant Receipts 1,479.33 GENERAL REVENUE Taxes Current Year 197,467.33 Previous Years 36,888.39 Corporation Income and Meal Tax 76,508.19 Excise ,Tax '44 and '45 , 6,412.97 Tax Titles 747.10 130.38 318,023.98 Licenses and Permits 24.24 Liquor 4,565.00 Pedlers 24.00 Sunday 108.00 Pool, Billiards and Bowling 40.00 Milk 38.00 Marriage 156.00 All Others 1,387.25 6,318.25 Court Fines 244.00 Grants and Gifts State' From County Dog Licenses 1,136.27 English Speaking Classes 69.30 Vocational Training 202.07 Highways 10,353.31 U. S. Grant -0. A. A. 22,021.33 U. S. Grant' -A. D. C. 740.24 34,523.02 Total General Revenue 359,109.25 COMMERCIAL REVENUE -DEPARTMENTAL General Government Collector 255.55 67 Town Clerk 477.93 Assessors .95 Town Hall 744.90 1,479.33 Protection of Persons and Property Police Department 60 Fire Department 2.00 Moth Department 1.50 Sealer of Weights & Measures 130.38 Insurance 24.24 158.72 Health Department 1,108.13 Highway Department 3,160.45 Infirmary 4,044.73 Reimbursement for Relief Cities and Towns 158.84 State' 676.61 835.45 Old Age Assistance 638.80 Old Age Assistance, State Portion 21,873.53 Aid to 'Dependent Children, State Portion 985.18 Soldiers' Benefits 252.00 Schools' 89.08 Libraries -Fines 303.56 Unclassified 1 199.56 Ambulance Service 793.77 Rentals' Town Property 150.00 Dog Licenses 1,366.00 Sale of 'Real Estate 289.25 Total Commercial Revenue -Departmental 37,727.54 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Williams School Fund 76.13 Receipts to Pay Perpetual Care 278.75 Perpetual Care Funds Principal 100.00 Municipal Lighting Plant Light, Power, Jobbing 264,556.21 68 Unclassified 61.28 Expended 56.13; Balance to Revenue 93.87 Sewer Assessments 264,617:495,073.58 Selectmen for Nursing Water Department . Appropriation Sale of Water and Jobbing 42 562.14 Water Liens and Charges 804-64 350.00' 43,366.78 Total Public Service Enterprises 313,512.73 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 10.00 Interest on Taxes 1,001.33 Interest on Tax Titles 69.65 Interest on Excise Taxes 4.49 Interest on Sewer Assessments 992.27 Interest on Special Assessments 12.80 Deductions for Defense Bonds 1,107.00 Federal WithholdingTax 23,731.39 Deductions for Blue Cross 'Fees 735.97 Deductions for - Retirement Fund' 2,798.28 Transfers and Refunds 30,453.18 General Departments 1976.84 All Other 330.84 385.78 Transfers from Municipal Light Surplus 10,000.00 Expended 385.78' 12,307.68 Total Miscellaneous Revenue 42,760.86 Cash Balance, January 1, 1945 285,398.76 Grand Total 1,038,509.14 Payments GENERAL GOVERNMENT Selectmen's Expense 56.13 Appropriation 150.00 69 Expended 56.13; Balance to Revenue 93.87 150.00' Selectmen for Nursing 274.00 . Appropriation 350.00' Expended 274.00; Balance to Revenue 76.00 350.00' Board of Survey 00.00 Appropriation 10.00 Expended 00.00; Balance to Revenue 10.00 10:00 Town Manager's Salary and Clerk's Wages' 4,317.68 Appropriation 4,342.00 Expended 4,317.68; Balance to Revenue 24.32 4,342.00' Town Manager's Other Expenses 385.78 Appropriation 305.00 4 Transfer from Reserve 80.78 385.78 Expended 385.78' i own ulerx ana accountants aaiary and. u Appropriation Transfer from Reserve Expended Town C] Appra Statio Telepl Sundr Balani Treasurf Appra Expen td Printing 2 Salary and Clerk's Wag Treasurer and Collector's Appropriation' 980.00; R Stationery, Postage, ani Carf ares 3,510.00: s ;funds 22.50 1,002.50' Printing - 562.80 15.00 7 n 70 Telephone 36.20 Sundry Expenses 98.63 00.00 Balance to Revenue 289.87 Treasurer and Collector's Bond 20.00 457.50 Appropriation 457.50 558.36 Expended 457.50 Land Court Fees 50.86 150.00 Balance Forward 1945 342.88 Expended 150.00; Balance Forward 1946 192.88 342.88 Assessors' Salaries 2,892.56 Appropriation 2,892.56 Expended 2,892.56 Assessors' Other Expense 328.54 318.85 Appropriation 377.00 Stationery, Postage, and Printing 106.56 1,368.00 Carfares; Auto Hire 55.45 Telephone 35.90; Sundry Small Ex- 120.00 penses 120.94 156.84 Balance to Revenue 58.15 Assessors' Loose Leaf System 139.05 Appropriation 270.00 Expended 139.05; Balance to Revenue 130.95 270.00 Moderator 148.91 50.00 Appropriation 50.00 Expended 50.00 LawDepartment 500.00 Appropriation 500.00 Expended 500.00' r Finance Committee 44.60 Appropriation 100.00> Expended 44.60; Balance to Revenue 55.40 100.00 Planning Board 684.00 00.00 Appropriation 100.00 71 Expended 00.00; Balance to Revenue 100.00 100.00 Certifying Notes 00.00 Appropriation 20.00 Expended 00.00; Balance to Revenue 20.00 20.00 Election and Registration Salaries 558.36 Appropriation 507.50 Transfer from Reserve 50.86 558.36 Expended 558.36 Election and Registration, Other Expense 328.54 Appropriation 320.00 Transfer from Reserve 8.54 328.54 Expended 328.54 Town Hall, Salaries and Wages; 1,368.00 Appropriation 1,248.00 Transfer from Reserve 120.00 1,368.00 Expended 1,368.00 Town Hall, Other Expenses 1,299.15 Appropriation 1,385.00 Fuel and Light 1,065.40 Janitors Supplies 148.91 Sundry 'Small Expenses 84.84 Balance to Revenue 85.85 Town Hall Repairs 4,618.77 Appropriation 6,000.00 Expended 4,618.77; ' Balance Forward 1381.23 6,000.00 Memorial: Building, Salaries and Wages 684.00 Appropriation 624.00 Transfer from Reserve 60.00 684.00 72 136.33 Expended 684.00 Memorial Building, Other Expense 535.52 Appropriation 680.00 Fuel and Light 518.06; Sundry Small Expenses 17.46 '' 535.52 500.00 Balance to Revenue 144.48 Total General Government 500.00 26,848.07 PROTECTION OF PERSONS_AND PROPERTY Police Department Salaries and Wages Appropriation 9,381.34 Appropriation 10,381.20; Refund 37.50 10,418.70 320.00 Expended 9,381.34; Balance to Reve- Forest Fires nue 1,037.36 10,418.70 350.00 Police Department, OtherExpenses ` Expended 118.53; ;Balance to Revenue 231.47 1,169.38 Refund 0.60; Transfer from Reserve 72.78 73.38 Appropriation 1,096.00 3,213.77 1,169.38 148.90 Equipment and Repairs 353.23; Gasoline> 3,362.67 and Oil 346.28; Light 107.24 806.75 3,362.67 Telephone 277.13 Sundry Small Expense 85.50 - Fire Alarm System Forward 1946 431.55 Appropriation 450.00 Expended 431.55; Balance to 'Revenue 18.45 450.00 Fire Department Salaries' and Wages Dog Officer, Salary 13,138.49 Appropriation 13,864.25 Expended 13,138.49; Balance to Reve- Dog Officer, Other Expense nue 725.76 131864.25 150.00 Fire Department, Other Expenses Transfer from Reserve 1,703.79 Appropriation 1,348.25; Transfer from 241.00 Reserve 355.54 1,703.79 Equipment 47.00; Manitenance and Re- ` pairs 676.27 723.27 Fuel and Light 645.48; Maintenance Building 190.96 836.44 Stationery, Printing and: Postage 11.33.; 73 Telephone 125.00 136.33 Sundry Small Expenses 7.75 West Mansfield Fire Station 00.00 Forward 1945 1,000.00; Expended 00.00; Balance Forward 1,000.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 500.00 Appropriation 500.00 Expended Salary, 400.00; Expenses 100.00 500.00 Inspection of Buildings = 300.00 Appropriation 320.00 Expended 300.00; {Balance to Revenue 20.00 320.00 Forest Fires 118.53 Appropriation 350.00 Expended 118.53; ;Balance to Revenue 231.47 350.00 Insurance 3,362.22 Appropriation, 3,213.77 Transfer from. Reserve 148.90 3,362.67 Expended 3,362.22; Balance to Revenue 0.45 3,362.67 Forest Fire Patrol 00.00 Forward 150.00; Expended 00.00 - Forward 1946 150.00 Water for Hydrants 675.00 Appropriation 675.00; Expended 675.00 Dog Officer, Salary 300.00 Appropriation 300.00; Expended 300.00 Dog Officer, Other Expense 241.00 Appropriation 150.00 Transfer from Reserve 91.0:0 241.00 74 Expended 241.00 Total Protection of Persons and Property 31,321.30 HEALTH AND SANITATION County T. B. Hospital 20,826.88 6,254.14' Appropriation '6,254.14; Expended 6,254.14 Expended 20,826.88; Balance to Reve- Health Officer's 'Salary 180.00 Appropriation 180.00; Expended 180.00 Highway,; Other Expense Inspections 23,391.87 902.00 Appropriation 1,000.00 Transfer from Reserve 832.87 Milk Inspection 600.00; Animal Inspection Office Expense 92.00; Plumbing Inspection 210.00 902.00 Equipment and Repairs Balance to Revenue 98.00 Gasoline and Oil 1,824.07; Asphalt & Ambulance 'Operation 582.02 Appropriation 507.00; Transfer from Plowing Snow 6,061.02; Current 55.53 Reserve 56.61; Refund 18.47 582.02 Sundry Small Expense Expended' 582.02 Moth, Tree and Commons Garbage Wages 1,066.00 Appropriation 1,200.00 Chapter 90 Maintenance, 1944 Account Expended 1,066.00; Balance to Reve- 00.00 State and County Grants nue 134.00 1,200.00 1944 Debit Garbage, Other Expenses 447.18 Appropriation 285.00; Transfer from Chapter 90 Maintenance Reserve 162.18 447.18 Appropriation 1,500.00; State' and 'County Expended 447.18 Grants 1,400.00 Health Nurse, Salary ' 210.00 Appropriation 210.00; Expended 210.00 line 19.76; Use of Grader 310.65 Health, Other Expense' 1,740.57 Appropriation 2,236.06; Refund 184.50 2,420.50 Purchase of Load Packer Body for Rubbish Dental Clinic 400.00 Collection Stationery and Postage, and Printing 94.82 Appropriation Quarantine and Contagious Diseases 1,237.00 Expended 2,759.44; Balance Forward 40.56 Vital Statistics' 6.75 Total Highway Department Sundry Expense 2.00 '75 Balance to Revenue 679.93 Total Health and Sanitation 112381.91 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Highways, Moth and Tree Department Salaries 20,826.88 Appropriation 25,088.00; Refunds 244.86' 25,332.86 Expended 20,826.88; Balance to Reve- nue 4,505.98 25,332.86 Highway,; Other Expense 23,391.87 Appropriation 22,427.00; Refunds 132.00; Transfer from Reserve 832.87 23,391.87 Office Expense 68.21 Equipment and Repairs 4,460.02 Gasoline and Oil 1,824.07; Asphalt & Tar '2,737.53 4,561.60 Plowing Snow 6,061.02; Current 55.53 6,116.55 Sundry Small Expense 192.10 Moth, Tree and Commons 889.69 Street Lighting 7,103.70 Chapter 90 Maintenance, 1944 Account 00.00 State and County Grants 1,370.44 1944 Debit 1,357.03 Forward 1946 13.41 Chapter 90 Maintenance 2,606.51 Appropriation 1,500.00; State' and 'County Grants 1,400.00 2,900.00 Labor 647.08; Tarvia 1,629.02; Gaso- line 19.76; Use of Grader 310.65 2,606.51 Balance Forward 293.49 Purchase of Load Packer Body for Rubbish Collection 2,759.44 Appropriation 2,800.00 Expended 2,759.44; Balance Forward 40.56 2,800.00 Total Highway Department 49,584.70 76 38.49 WELFARE AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Welfare Department, Salaries and Wages Appropriation 17143.38 Appropriation 1,176.28 Expended 1,143.28; Balance to Reve- nue 149.50 2,775.00 nue 32.90 1,176.28 Welfare Department, Other Expenses Appropriation 3,978.00; Transfer from 5,003.08 Appropriation 7,675.00; Refunds 12.00 7,687.00 4,613.12 Expended 5,003.08, Balance to Reve- Provisions 1,306.96-, Dry Goods and nue 2,683.92 7,687.00 1,380.62 Aid to Dependent Children, Cash Grant Building 511.76; Fuel and Light 798.45 2J50.00 Appropriation 2,750.00 Expended 2,750.00 603.33 Aid to Dependent Children Administration - 97.40 Appropriation 109.52 Expended 97.40; Balance to Revenue 12.12 109.52 Old Age" Assistance, Cask Grant Appropriation 281046.50 Appropriation 28,000.00; Refunds 46.50 28,046.50 146.90 Expended 28,046.50 Old Age Administration Appropriation 3,840.00; Refunds 20.00 1)994.30 Appropriation 1,994.30 Expended 1,994.30 1,532:95 U. S. Grant O. A.- A. Other Expense 12.'73; State Aid 290.50 22Y740.14 Forward 1,010.70; Receipts 21,310.54; Balance to Revenue 2,028.82 Refunds 173.84 22,495.08 71,987.31 Expended 22,740.14; Debit Forward 245.06 22,495.08 Trade School Tuition 404.25 Appropriation 250.00; Transfer from U. S. Grant - O. A. A. Administration 265.28 Forward 25.38; Receipts 710.79 736.17 -Expended 1 Expended 265.28; Balance Forward 470.89 736.17 U. S. Grant - A. D. C. 747.90 Forward 194.82; Receipts 702.00 896.82 Expended 747.90; Balance Forward 148.92 896.82 U. S. Grant - A. D. C. Administration 00.00 Forward .25; Receipts 38.24 38.49 77 Expended 00.00; Balance Forward 38.49 Welfare, Infirmary Salaries and Wages 2,625.50 Appropriation 2,775.00 Expended 2,625.50; Balance to Reve- nue 149.50 2,775.00 Welfare, Infirmary Expense- 4,613.12 Appropriation 3,978.00; Transfer from - Reserve 635.12 4,613.12 Provisions 1,306.96-, Dry Goods and Clothing 73.66 1,380.62 Building 511.76; Fuel and Light 798.45 1,310.21 Hay and Grain 533.42; Gasoline and Oil 69.91 603.33 Medicine 85.86; Unclassified 1,233.10 1,318.96 Soldiers' Benefits Soldiers' Relief Salaries 124.53 Appropriation 146.90 Expended 124.53; Balance to Revenue 22.37 146.90 Soldiers' Relief, Other Expense 1,836.18 Appropriation 3,840.00; Refunds 20.00 3,860.00 Cash 1,288.25; Board 96.43; Medical 48.27; Burials 100.00-- 1,532:95 Other Expense 12.'73; State Aid 290.50 303.23 Balance to Revenue 2,028.82 Total Welfare, O. A. A., A. D. C. and Soldiers' Relief 71,987.31 SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES Trade School Tuition 404.25 Appropriation 250.00; Transfer from Reserve 154.25 404.25 -Expended 1 404.25 - Purchase of School Athletic Supplies 497.37 Appropriation 500.00 Expended 497.37; Balance to Revenue 2.63 500.00 High School Plans and Specifications 1,000.00 78 Appropriation 4,500,00 Expended 1,000.00; Balance to"Reve- 304.80 nue 3,500.00 4,500.00 130,652.58 Committee to Study New School Facilities 00.00 Forward 150.00 477.46 Forward 475.91; Refund 1.55 Expended 00.00; Balance Forward 150.00 Expended Cost of Living- Bonus, School. Employees 5,250.00 Appropriation 5,200.00 Forward 69.33; Appropriation 200.00; Transfer from Reserve 50.00 Refund 27.25 296.58 5,250.00 Expended 190.99; Balance to. Revenue 105.59` Expended 5,250.00' Veterans' Affairs Salary Schools 2,340.00 118,667.47 Appropriation 117,700.00 Expended Transfer from Reserve 1,623.33 Veterans' Affairs, Other Expense 119,423.33 Appropriation 300.00; Transfer from Superintendent 4,099.92; Clerk 1,500.00 5,599.92 Reserve 86.47 School Physician 605.04; Health Expended Nurse 1,730.03 2,335.07 War Price and Rationing Board Truant Officer 156.00; Census 55.00 211.00 Forward Administration, Printing, Stationery, Postage 360.47 Telephone 331.42; Teachers' Sal- 293.33 aries '82,331.17 82,662.59 4,332.98 Text Books & Supplies 4,454.41; Trans- 4,350.00 portation 5,232.26 9,686.67 Janitors' Services' 8,024.61 Fuel and Light 6,272.89; Maintenance 74.57 Buildings 2,420.19 8,693.08 Other Expenses 1,094.06 Balance to Revenue 755.86 967.40 Library Salaries and Wages 1,594.00 3,336.82 Appropriation 2,305.00; Dog Fund 1,136.77 3,441.77' Memorial Park, Other Expense Librarian and Assistants 3,336.82' Balance to Revenue 104.95' Library Other Expense 1,496.67 Appropriation 1,800.00; Refund 1.47 1,801.47 Books, Periodicals and Binding 1,302.41 79 Sundry Small Expense 194.26 Balance to Revenue 304.80 Total Schools and Libraries 130,652.58 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Public Safety Committee 477.46 Forward 475.91; Refund 1.55 477.46 Expended 477.46 State Guard 190.99 Forward 69.33; Appropriation 200.00; Refund 27.25 296.58 Expended 190.99; Balance to. Revenue 105.59` 296.58 Veterans' Affairs Salary 2,340.00 Appropriation 2,340.00 Expended 2,340.00 Veterans' Affairs, Other Expense 386.47 Appropriation 300.00; Transfer from Reserve 86.47 386.47 Expended 386.47 War Price and Rationing Board 75.59 Forward 293.33 Expended 75.59; Balance Forward 217.14 293.33 Cost of Living Bonus 4,332.98 Appropriation 4,350.00 Expended 4,332.98; Balance to Reve- nue' 17.02 4,350.00 Maintenance of Town Property 74.57 Appropriation 250.00 Expended 74.57; Balance to Revenue 175.43 250.00 Memorial Park, Salaries and Wages'` 967.40 Appropriation 1,594.00 Expended 967.40; Balance to Revenue 626.60 1,594.00 Memorial Park, Other Expense 277.29 80 .76 Appropriation 100.00 Appropriation 285.00; Refund 1.71 286.71 Expended 277.29; Balance to Revenue 9.42 286.71 Receipts 23,731.39; Expended 23,731.39 Damages to Persons and Property Deductions for Purchase of Bonds 47.25 Refund, 27.00; Transfer from Reserve 20.25 47.25 Expended 1,173.75; Balance Forward 108.25 1,282.00 Expended 47.25 486.87 Nettie B. Lowney Playground Fund 98.21 Forward 401.75 2,798.28 Expended 98.-21;. Balance Forward 303.54 401.75 Expended 2,798.28 Census Total Recreation and Unclassified 206.10 Appropriation 250.00 Municipal Lighting Plant Expended 206.10; Balance to Revenue 43.90 250.00 Purchase of Fulton's Pond 00.00 Appropriation 2,500.00; Transfer from Expense 154.49; Fuel 386.48; Oil and Waste Reserve 500.00 - 3,000.00 743.66; Other Station Expense 346.96; Expended 00.00; Balance Forward 3,000.00 Honor Roll 313.37 Appropriation 500.00 Expended 313.37; Balance Forward 186.63 500.00 Surplus 10,000.00; Other General Printing and Distributing Town Reports Expense 6,841.78 683.10 Appropriation 683.10; Expended 683.10 Cash Receipts 264,617.49 Printing Copies of Town Charter 268,642.40 103.00 Appropriation 125.00 Transfer to Depreciation 8,870.27 Expended 103.00; Balance Forward 22.00 125.00 Tennis Courts at Memorial Park 00.00 Forward 337.00 Expended 00.00; Balance Forward 337.00 Investigation of Police Department 489.50 Transfer from Reserve 365.77 Debit Balance Forward 123.73 Decoration and Care of Soldiers' Graves 552.03 Appropriation 600.00 Expended 552.03; Transfer to Revenue 47.97 600.00 81 Care of Town Burial Grounds .76 Appropriation 100.00 Expended .76; Balance to Revenue 99.24 100.00 Federal Withholding Tax - 23,731.39 Receipts 23,731.39; Expended 23,731.39 Deductions for Purchase of Bonds 1,173-75 Forward 175.00 Receipts 1,107.00 1,282.00 Expended 1,173.75; Balance Forward 108.25 1,282.00 Deductions for Blue Cross Fees 486.87 Receipts 735.97 Expended 486.87; Balance Forward 249.10 735.97 Deductions for Retirement 'Fund 2,798.28 Receipts 2,798.28 Expended 2,798.28 Total Recreation and Unclassified 39,806.36 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Municipal Lighting Plant 246,835.12 Audit 350.00; Stationery, Printing Advertising 836.22; Rent 720.00; Telephone 136.11; Other Administration Expense 154.49; Fuel 386.48; Oil and Waste 36.80; Tools 198.75; Repairs 61.38; Insurance 743.66; Other Station Expense 346.96; Material and Supplies 5,210.84; Repair Lin . es 888.60; Meters and Transformers 6,780.18; Bonus 2,675.67; Transportation 2,534.81; Pay Rolls 28,637.14; Current 179,295.25; Deduction from Surplus 10,000.00; Other General Expense 6,841.78 Balance Forward 4,024.91 - Cash Receipts 264,617.49 268,642.40 Expended 246,835.12 Transfer to Depreciation 8,870.27 82 Balance Forward 12,937.01 Water Department Salaries and Wages 10,335.76 Appropriation 10,242.86; Transfer from Reserve 92.90 10,335.76 Expended 10,335.76 Water Department, Other Expense 12,771.46 Appropriation 12,387.36; Refund 3.36; 7,300.00 Transfer from Reserve 380.74 12,771.46 Administration Expense 397.48; Pipe -00.00 and Fittings 1,133.12; Equipment 9,000.00 and Repairs 543.97; Meters and Expended 00.00; Balance Forward Fittings 747.49; Gasoline and Oil 269.33; Fuel 342.78; Current - 8,166.96; Station Equipment 993.36; Forward 31,069.73; Receipts 6,078.13 Sundry Small Expenses 176.97 12,771.46 Engineering Study of Water Supply Sources 500.00 Forward 1,755.44 Expended 500.00; Transfer to E. & D. 1255.44 1,755.44 North Main and Branch Street Extension 9,478.00 Appropriation 9,950.00 Expended 9,478.00; Balance Forward 472.00 9,950.00 Ware Street Extension - 232.54 Forward 1,043.69 Expended 232.54; Balance Forward 3.24; 4,522.50, Transfer to E. & D. 807.91 1,043.69 Gilbert Street Extension 800.00 Forward 936.28 Expended 800.00; Balance to E. & D. 136.28 936.28 Sewer Maintenance Wages 2,208.92 Appropriation 2,180.39; Transfer from 14,000.00 Reserve 28.53 2,208.92 Expended 2,208.92 Sewer Maintenance, Other Expense 554.30 Appropriation 665.00 83 Expended 554.30; Transfer to Revenue 110.70 665.00 Sewer Plant Sludge Beds 7,300.00 Appropriation 7,300.00 Expended 7,300.00 Sewer Extension -00.00 Forward 9,000.00 Expended 00.00; Balance Forward 9,000.00 Sewer Department Reserve - 00.00 Forward 31,069.73; Receipts 6,078.13 37,147.86 Transfer to Revenue 13,010.00; Forward 24,137.86 37,147.86 Total Public Service Enterprises 291,016.10 INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT Interest on Bonds 4,522.50 Appropriation 512.50; Transfer from Sewer Reserve 4,010.00 4,522.50, Expended 4,522.50 Bonds due 1945 14,000.00 Appropriation 5,000.00; Transfer from Sewer Reserve 9,000.00 14,000.00 Expended 14,000.00 Total Interest and Maturing Debt 18,522.50 AGENCY AND, TRUST, REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Taxes 27,694.51 County Tax 16,353.15 State Tax 11,341.36 Fisheries and Game Licenses 1,126.25 Dog Licenses 1,371.40 Refunds 215.49 Taxes 11.02 Excise Taxes 89.48 - 84 U. S. Grant --Old Age Assistance All Other 24.50 Adjustments -Water Account 90.49 470.89 Trust Funds 460.66' Perpetual Care Principal 100.00 Perpetual Care Income 278.75 WilliamsSchool fund Income 81.91 Administration Costs Total Agency and Trust, Refunds and Transfers 30,868.31 Total Expenditures 701,989.14 Cash ''Balance, December 31, 1945 209,520.00 Invested Funds 127,000.00 Grand Total 1,038,509.14 TRIAL BALANCE Water Department -Jobbing 209,520.00 Cash on Hand, December 31, 1945 301.05. 127,000.00 Invested Funds 25.00 School Department Cash Advance Excise Tax Revenue 50.00 Electric Light Department Cash Advance 1,378.28 Electric Light Deposit Fund Cash 4,235.73 29,598.96 Taxes 1945 Tax Titles Possessions Revenue 93.23 Excise Tax 1945 388.04 Water Liens Added to Taxes 1945 2,175.95 978.75 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Added to Municipal Light Plant Revenue Taxes 1945 232.58 Committed Interest -Sewer Assessments 1945 4,235.73 Tax Titles, 3,649.66 Tax Title Possessions' 1,211.33 351.06 Ambulance Accounts Receivable Nettie B. Lowney Library Fund 90.00 Town Hall Rentals Accounts Receivable 218.00 Rentals Town Property 303.54 423.95 School Department Tuition Accounts Alice I. Cobb Gift Fund Receivable 381.80 Old Age Assistance Accounts Receivable 1,001.61 380.64 Aid to Dependent Children' Accounts Overlay Reserve Receivable Due from State Old Age Assistance Refunds 158.84- 40.00 Public Welfare Accounts Receivable Fund for Redeeming Sewer System 290.50 State Aid Accounts Receivable 245.06 U. S. Grant - Old Age Assistance 27,000.00 85 U. S. Grant --Old Age Assistance Administration 470.89 U. S. Grant - Aid to Dependent Children 148.92 U. S. Grant - Aid to Dependent Children Administration Costs 38.49 22,800.73 ' Municipal Light Plant -Light & Power 3,319.90 Municipal Light Plant -Jobbing; 4,696.56 Water Department -Sale of Water 660.76 Water Department -Jobbing 301.05. State and County Taxes Excise Tax Revenue 93.23 Tax' Titles Revenue 4,235.73 Tax Titles Possessions Revenue 3,649.66 Departmental Revenue 2,175.95 Municipal Light Plant Revenue 26,120.63 Water Department Revenue 5,745.36 Special Assessments' Revenue 1,211.33 Nettie B. Lowney Library Fund 500.00 Nettie B. Lowney Playground Fund 303.54 Alice I. Cobb Gift Fund 5,000.00 Overlay 1945 1,001.61 Overlay Reserve 22,813.62 Post War' Fund 100,000.00 Fund for Redeeming Sewer System Loan Notes 27,000.00 Reserve for School Department Cash Advance 25.00 Reserve for Electric Light Department Cash Advance 50.00 Electric Light Deposit Fund 1,378.28 Pay Roll Deductions for Purchase of Defense Bonds ;108.25 Pay Roll Deductions for Blue Cross Fees 249.10 Excess and Deficiency 78,000.$3 Land Court Fees 192.88 Town Hall Repairs and New Boiler 1,381.23 West Mansfield Fire Station 1,000.00 Forest Fire Patrol 150.00 Purchase of Load Packer Body for Rubbish Collection' 40.56 Purchase of Highway Truck 1,450.00 Chapter 90 Maintenance 13.41 Chapter 90 Maintenance 293.49 Committee to Study ;New School Facilities 150.00 86 87 High School Plans and Specifications 3,500.00 Honor Roll 186.63 Printing Copies of Town Charter 22.00 War Price and Rationing Board 217.74 Tennis Courts at Memorial Park 337.00 Purchase of Fulton's Pond and Sewer System Loan Adjacent Land 3,000.00 123.73 Investigation of Police Department 215,000.00 Municipal Light Operation 12,937.01 Electric Light Depreciation Fund 55,322.15 Electric Light Construction 17,165.36 North Main and Branch Street Water Williams School Fund Principal Extension 472.00 Ware Street Water Extension 3.24 Sewer Extension 9,000.00 Sewer Department Reserve 24,165,79 5.78 Due From Williams' School Fund Income 2,000.25 411,479.75 411,479.75 BOND RECORD Jan.1 Paid Outstanding 1945 This Year Dee.31,1945 Water Mains Loan, 21/2 % 23,000.00 4,000.00 19,000.00 Water Supply District Loan 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 18,751.22 Sewer System and Treatment Plant Construction Loan 2% 205,000.00 9,000.00 196,000.00 229,000.00 14,000.00 215,000.00 DEFERRED REVENUE 19,545.55 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due Apportioned Sewer Assessments Revenue Due 1946 3,946.77 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Revenue Due 1947 3,936.77 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Revenue Due 1948 3,929.17 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Revenue Due 1949 3,897.67 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Revenue Due 1950 3,835.17 19,545.55 19,545.55 87 t NON -REVENUE 215,000.00 Net Funded or Fixed Debt Water Mains Loan 19,000.00' Sewer System Loan 196,000.00 215,000.00 215,000.00 TRUST FUNDS 18,751.22 Cash and Securities Williams School Fund Principal 1,000.00 Williams School Fund Income ` 464.79 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund Principal 2,000.00 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund Income 2,000.25 Perpetual Care Funds Principal 11,995.00 Perpetual Care Funds Income 1,285.40,; Due From Williams School Fund Income 5.78 18,751.22 18,751.22 88 1.50 Town Treasurer Mr. James F. Shurtleff English Speaking- Classes Town Manager: Canceled checks & Refunds I herewith respectfully submit my annual report as treasurer for the year ending December ,31, 1945: 1,136.77 Cash balance January 1, 1945 285,398.76 Cash Receipts during1945 244.00 Municipal Light 303.56 Light & Power 259,092.31 6,711.48 Jobbing 5,456.90 264,549.21 Interest< on Guarantee 4,044.73 Deposit Fund 8.50 Electric Light Operation Account 59.78' Water Receipts Bills 41,466.20 278.75 Jobbing 1,090.10 42,556.30' Tax 'Collector Taxes (See report of collector 246,583.65` for 'detail) 289.25 Interest ` on taxes 1,005.82 Charges on taxes 217.55' Water charges 7.00 App. Sewer Assessments 16.35 not due ' 1,035.78 Interest on above accounts 12.80 Collector's Fees 2.00' Other Treasury Receipts 16.97 Tax Titles 747.10' Tax Title Interest 69.65 Tax Title Costs 36.00' Departmental Accounts Receivable 31,691.33 Rent Town Property 150.00 Rent Town Hall 780.00 Ambulance Service 793.77 Reimbursement Relief -Welfare 158.84 Reimbursement Relief -Old Age Assistance 638.80 Tuition -City Ward .89.08 Health' 11108:13 89 Spraying Trees 1.50 Temporary Aid & Transportation' 115.61 English Speaking- Classes 69.30 Canceled checks & Refunds 2,209.59 Bristol County -Dog Fund 1,136.77 Bristol' County -Highways & Bridges 1,385.22 Fourth District Court -Fines 244.00 Public Library -Fines 303.56 Town Clerk -Receipts 6,711.48 Town Clerk -Dog Fund 1,366.00 Infirmary 4,044.73 Weights & Measures 130.38 Williams School Fund 76.13 Withdrawals Foxborough Savings Bank to; pay perpetual care 278.75 New Perpetual Care Fund 100.00 Electric Light Dept. -transfer to be used in fixing tax rate 10,000.00 Sale Land -Tax Possessions 289.25 0. A. A. Refund Account 100.00 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licenses 24.00 Gas Excise Refund 16.35 U. S. Grant -O. A. A. Assistance 21,310.54 U. S. Grant -O. A. A. Administration 732.06 U. S. Grant -A. D. C. -Aid 702.00 U. S. Grant -A. D C. Administration 16.97 O. A. A. State's Portion 21,873.53 A. D. C.' State's Portion 985.18 Distribution Highway Fund 10,353.31 Income Tax 31,691.33 Corporation Tax -Business 43,386.01 Meal Tax 1,430.85 Veterans' Aid & Pensions 252.00 Vocational Education 202.07 Refund -Welfare 561.00 Chap.: 90 -Highways & Bridges 1,385.22 Miscellaneous' Receipts 637.45 Payroll Deductions -Federal Income Tax 23,731.39 Payroll Deductions -Retirement Fund 2,798.28 Payroll Deductions -:Bonds 1,107.00 Payroll. Deductions -Blue Cross Fees 735.97 Transfer from interest received on 90 Collector U. S. Cert. of Indebtedness amount of accrued interest purchased with bonds 40.80 Disbursements made in 1945 in accordance with Vouchers received Collector for the ;year ending December 31, 1945:` and warrants approved by Selectmen - DEBITS (See report of Town Accountant for Personal Details) 701,989.14 Deduct adjustment Voucher #1073 5.84 12.00 701,983.30 With approval of Selectmen -Purchase 177.33 of 100M Ctf. of Indebtedness 7/s%- 1944 611146 with accrued interest for Real Estate Post War Fund 100,040.80 Transfer to Savings Banks for pay- ment of Sewer Bonds due 1950-1951-1952 27,000.00 Cash balance 209,520.00 1,080.35 1,038,544.10 1,038,544.10 ETHEL M. MURRAY, Treasurer 91 Town Collector Mr. James F. Shurtleff Town Manager I herewith respectfully submit my annual report as Tax Collector for the ;year ending December 31, 1945:` DEBITS Uncollected Taxes on December 31, 1944 Personal 1943 76;58 Poll 1944 12.00 Excise 1944 177.33 Personal 1944 1,460.84 Real Estate 1944 35,743.06 App. Sewer Assess- ments added "tax 1944 1,080.35 Committed interest added tax 1944 299.38 Water Liens added tax 1944 450.73 Total Outstanding Taxes Dec. 31, 1944 $ 39,300.27 Commitments in 1945 Adjustment outstanding Real Estate Tax 1944 15.23 Excise 1944 4.00 Poll 1945 3,356.00 Poll (Servicemen) 1945 890.00 Poll (Men over 70) 1945 348.00 Excise 1945 6,372.77 Personal 1945 16,857.82 Real Estate 1945 209,446.38 App. Sewer Assess- ments added tax 1945 4,070.30 Committed interest added tax 1945 960.54 Water Leinsadded tax 1945 706.70 Outstanding taxes for a short period' of time on account of disclaimed tax titles 93 Abatements in 1945 92 Tax 1943 1.48 Tax 1943 17.76 Tax 1944 1.45 Tax 1944 17.40 ` 243,065.83 282,366.10 Real Estate CREDITS Collections in 1945 Poll 1945 Personal 1943 76.58 Poll 1944 6.00 Excise 1944 155.07 Personal 1944 1,370.11 RealEstate 1944 35,491.48 App. Sewer Assess- Total Abatements in 1945 ments added tax 1944 1,080.35 Committed interest 4 Taken in 1945 for added tax ' 1944 299.38 Water Liens added Real Estate 162.41 tax Subsequent taxes added 450.73 Poll 1945 3,138.00 Excise 1945 6,257.90 Personal 1945 14,513.35 Real Estate 1945 179,733.10 App. Sewer Assess- Committed in- ments 'added tax 1945 2,998.35 Committed: interest Water Liens added tax 11.00 added tax 1945 705.59 Water Liens added 1945 50.00 tax 1945 307.66 Total' Collections 1945 246,583.65 Deduct refunds and overpayments Real Estate 1944 2.18 Real Estate 1945 8.84 App. 'Sewer Assess- Committed interest dd d ments added tax 1945 10.80 Committed' interest added tax 1945 2.59 Excise 1945 83.88 Excise 1945 4.40 112.69 Total Collections less refunds 246,470.96 93 Abatements in 1945 Real Estate 1943 19.24 Poll 1944 6.00 Excise 1944 26.26 Personal 1944 90.73 Real Estate 1944 125.43 Poll 1945 168.00 Poll (Servicemen) 1945 890.00 Poll (Men over 70) 1945 348.00 Excise 1945 '109.92 Personal 1945 107.82 Real Estate 1945 1,748.59 Total Abatements in 1945 3,639.99 Tax Titles: 4 Taken in 1945 for 1944 taxes Real Estate 162.41 162.41 Subsequent taxes added 1945 Real Estate 661.22 _ App. Sewer Asses. added tax 104.00 Committed in- terest added tax 24.96 Water Liens added tax 11.00 801.18 963.59 Outstanding Taxes Dec. 31, 1945 Poll - 1945 50.00 Excise 1945 93.23 Personal 1945 2,236.65 _ Real Estate 1945 27,312.31 App. Sewer Assess- ments added tax 1945 978.75 Committed interest dd d a e tax 1945 232.58 Water Liens added tax 1945 388.04 Total outstanding taxes Dec. 31, 1945 31,291.56 282,366:10 ETHEL M. MURRAY, Collector of Taxes 95 Profit and Loss Balance—December 31, 1945 168,729.26 Total Liabilities and Surplus 285,351.49 I have audited and examined the books and records of the Municipal Lighting Department of the Town of Mansfield for the year ending December 31,' 1945, and to the best' of my knowl- edge and belief the foregoing Balance Sheet and Statement of Operations, together with the detailed schedules pertaining there- to set forth a true financial condition at the year end. (December 31 1945.). ROYCE B. POLAND, Auditor Statement of Operations For the year ending December 31, 1945 Operating Revenue' Metered Sales—Lighting and Cooking $ 98,511.75 Metered Sales—Power, 143,357.70 Metered Sales—To Other Utilities 424.19 Municipal Revenue—Buildings 1,972.73 Municipal Revenue—Power 8,154.69 Municipal Revenue—Street Lights 7,101.10 $259,522.16 Operating Expenses Production 177,963.49 Distribution 26,609.37 Utilization 2,323.21 Commercial 5,101.03 New Business 194.98 General and Miscellaneous 12,424.67 224,616.75 Net Operating Revenue 34,905.41 Other Income Interest Received 174.10 Total Income 35,079.51 Other Charges Uncollectible Operating Revenue 274.09 Interest on Consumers' Deposits 49.10 323.19 Net Income (Transferred to Profit & Loss) $ 34,756.32 94 Municipal Lighting Department Balance Sheet — December 31, 1945 ASSETS INVESTMENTS Plant $156,148.98 General Equipment 4,348.34 160,497.32 Current Assets Cash Operating Fund 12,937.01 Construction Fund 17,165.36 Depreciation Fund 55,322.15 Guarantee Deposit Fund 1,378.28 Petty Cash 50.00 86,852.80' Accounts Receivable Light and Power 22,800.73 Jobbing 3,319.90 26,120.63 Materials and Supplies General 9,987.60 Distribution Tools 1,340.64 Office Supplies 491.68 11,819.92 124,793.35 Prepaid Assets Insurance Premiums 60.82 Total Assets 285,351.49' Liabilities and Surplus Current Liabilities Consumers' Deposits 1,378.28 Accrued Liabilities Interest on Consumers' Deposits 55.13 Appropriated Surplus Loans Repayment 102,500.00 ' Appropriations for Construction Repayment 12,688.82 ` 115,188.82' 95 Profit and Loss Balance—December 31, 1945 168,729.26 Total Liabilities and Surplus 285,351.49 I have audited and examined the books and records of the Municipal Lighting Department of the Town of Mansfield for the year ending December 31,' 1945, and to the best' of my knowl- edge and belief the foregoing Balance Sheet and Statement of Operations, together with the detailed schedules pertaining there- to set forth a true financial condition at the year end. (December 31 1945.). ROYCE B. POLAND, Auditor Statement of Operations For the year ending December 31, 1945 Operating Revenue' Metered Sales—Lighting and Cooking $ 98,511.75 Metered Sales—Power, 143,357.70 Metered Sales—To Other Utilities 424.19 Municipal Revenue—Buildings 1,972.73 Municipal Revenue—Power 8,154.69 Municipal Revenue—Street Lights 7,101.10 $259,522.16 Operating Expenses Production 177,963.49 Distribution 26,609.37 Utilization 2,323.21 Commercial 5,101.03 New Business 194.98 General and Miscellaneous 12,424.67 224,616.75 Net Operating Revenue 34,905.41 Other Income Interest Received 174.10 Total Income 35,079.51 Other Charges Uncollectible Operating Revenue 274.09 Interest on Consumers' Deposits 49.10 323.19 Net Income (Transferred to Profit & Loss) $ 34,756.32 77- .96 Analysis of Profit and Loss Account Advertising Balance -January 1, 1945 $143,972.94 Add: Net Income from Statement of - General and Miscellaneous Operations 34,756.32 $178,729.26 Deduct Transfer to General Funds 10,000.00 Balance -December 31, 1945 168,729.26 Net Increase for Year, $ 24,756.32 Detail of Operating Expenses Insurance For the year ending December 31, 1945 Production 551.58 -Electric Energy Purchased $177,963.49 Distribution Operation 8,870.27 Substation Superintendence and Labor $7,438.86 12,424.67 Substation Supplies and Expenses 804.10 Operation of Distribution Lines 7,364.11 Distribution Supplies and Expenses 73.30 $224,616.75 Inspecting and Testing Meters 971.35 - AS OF DECEMBER 31,' 1945 Removing and Resetting Meters 1,485.83 (Showing net Additions and Application of Depreciation for Year) Removing, Resetting Transf'mers 186.93 $18,324.48 Deprecia- Maintenance Land 1-1-45 Additions Substation Structures 51.51 12-31-45 Substation Equipment 547.42 Distribution Lines -7,521.34 Structures - Garage 9,336.15 Consumers' Meters, 164.62 8,284.89 26,6019.37 Utilization 884.88- Operation of Municipal Street Lamps 1,095.97 Poles, Fixtures, Wire 51,601.60 3,887.18 Maintenance of Municipal Street Lamps 1,227.24 2,323.21 Commercial 1,047.62 Salaries 4,231.07 Meter Installation 2,195.48 177.09 Supplies and Expenses 869.96 5,101.03 97 New Business Advertising -194.98 General and Miscellaneous Salary of General Office Clerks - General Office Supplies and Expenses 1,090.00 Rent 482.57 Insurance 720.00 Transportation Expenses Undistributed 551.58 Depreciation 279.78 Miscellaneous Expenses 8,870.27 430.47 12,424.67 Total Operating Expenses $224,616.75 PLANT INVESTMENT AND GENERAL EQUIPMENT - AS OF DECEMBER 31,' 1945 (Showing net Additions and Application of Depreciation for Year) Account Balance Net Deprecia- Balance Land 1-1-45 Additions tion 12-31-45 2,394.00 125.00 Structures - Substation 6,960.19 2,519.00 Structures - Garage 9,336.15 898.62 6,061.57 Substation Equipment 15,520.05 16,430.96 884.88- 9,336.15 31,066.13 Poles, Fixtures, Wire 51,601.60 3,887.18 3-,244-80 52,243.98 Consumers' Meters 11,294.34 351.68 1,047.62 10,598.40 Meter Installation 2,195.48 177.09 109.08 2,263.49 Transformers 25,358.51 2,823.87 1,612.00 26,570.38 Transformer Installa'n 7,344.35 425.72 359-85 7,410.22 St. Light. Equipment 8,019.89- 467.29 713.42 7,772.76 St. Light. Traffic Lights 306.90 306.90 Total Plant 140,330.46 24,688.79 8,870.27 156,148.98 Office Equipment 1,303.42 209.33* 130.34 963.75 Transport. Equipment 3,555.74 480.00 3,075.74 Laboratory Equipment 347.45 38.60 308.85 Total General Equip. 5,206.61 209.33 648.94 4,348.34 *Denotes credit 5 98 1944 STATEMENT OF KILOWATT HOURS 12 months ending December 31, 1945 Purchased 1945 12,247,804 Sold: 6 Lighting and Cooking 2,711,055 Genevieve Marie Damato, Mansfield Power 7,543,075 To OtherUtilities 18,794 James Spencer Fletcher, Mansfield Municipal Buildings 71,551 27 Municipal Power 365,964 Nellie Mae Francis, Taunton, Mass. Municipal Street Lighting 432,394 11,052,833 Used: Janet Claire Chase, Mansfield Station 13,024 HighwayTraffic Lights, etc. 5,266 18,290 Total Accounted` For Mary Ora Tessier,West Mansfield 11,071,123 Total Unaccounted For 1,176,681 Ratio of Unaccounted For 9.61 99 Marriages Recorded I in the Town of Mansfield During the Year 1945 1944 October 14 Benjamin Francis Belcher, Foxboro, Mass. Dora Barbara Fornaciari, Mansfield 1945 January 6 Ralph Carmen Garland, Mansfield Genevieve Marie Damato, Mansfield 13 Benjamin Leslie 'Rathbun, Mansfield Genevieve (Bain) Morris, Mansfield 20 James Spencer Fletcher, Mansfield Jean Paton, Mansfield 27 Robert Charles Barber, Attleboro, Mass. Nellie Mae Francis, Taunton, Mass. February `6 Paul Stanley Ehrlich, Mansfield Janet Claire Chase, Mansfield 9 William , Vincent James, Milaca, 'Minn. Leah Burr Brown, Mansfield, Mass. 19 Howard Murton Shepardson, North Attleboro, Mass. Mary Ora Tessier,West Mansfield 24 Earle F. Temple, ' Jr., North Attleboro, Mass. Dorothy E. Gaboury, North Attleboro, Mass. March 5 James Albert Dexter, Mansfield Ethel Maude (Haynes) 'Riley, Mansfield 17 Philip Thomas Connor, Norwich, Conn. Marie Francine Leary, Mansfield 22 Frank John Souza, Mansfield Vera Weir, Sharon, Mass. 26 Arthur ' Charles Gegenheimer, Mansfield Ruth Elizabeth Nickerson, Mansfield 30 Attilio David Fusco, Mansfield Anne (Palladino) McAuley, Mansfield April 1 Bernard Harris Gegenheimer, Mansfield Eleanor Porter Wright, Mansfield 100 1 William Cletus McKenna, Mansfield Violet Elizabeth Blais, Pawtucket, R, I. 2 Walter Vernon Clark, Mansfield` Alida Mary Cardin, Mansfield 2 Carson Charles Petry, York, Pa. Helen Irene Welker, York, Pa. 4 ` Roger Winston Porter, Brockton, Mass. Virginia Shaw, Mansfield ` 6 Stanley Ellsworth Bourne, East Mansfield AIice Loretta Benson, North Easton, Mass. 7 Edward Francis Gonsalves, Norton, Mass'. Lena, (Cataloni)Cervelli, Mansfield 7 Harry James Moran, Portland, Conn. 3 Almida Mary Amici, :Mansfield 9 Edgar Poole Vernon, Jr., Mansfield 4 Elinor Louise Cross,; Mansfield . 14 Robert Roos, Springfield, Mass. 4 Helene Frances Gallipeau, ;Mansfield 14 ' William Oscar Gross, Mansfield 7 Amelia Mary Julius, East Walpole, Mass.. 21 Charles Heywood Ellis, Jr'., Elkins Park, Pa. 7 E. Geraldine Kane, Mansfield 28 James Henry Shea, Jr., Mansfield 26 Mary Catherine Finn, Mansfield May Ruth Althea Johnson, Easton, Mass. 3 Ivan Leroy Kelly, Mansfield Jean Isabel Gorman, Mansfield 19 Arthur Jacob, Mansfield 4 Beatrice Cora LaCombe, Attleboro, Mass. 19 Jack DeVol Kirsch, Sistersville, ; West Virgimia 4 Mary Elizabeth Cochran, Mansfield 25 James Joseph Walsh, Mansfield 8 Margaret Cutler, Foxboro, Mass. 26 Roger Clinton Thayer, Mansfield 11 Janice Elizabeth Haines, Mansfield June - 9 Albert Newton Dill, Mansfield Evelyn Lois Card, Mansfield 10 Ralph Chester Avery, Mansfield Virginia Wentworth, Manchester, N. H. 14 John ` Cinelli, Mansfield Ursula Serena Monty, Mansfield 101 19 Arthur Oswald Vernon, Mansfield Olive Elida ( Woods.) Crowell, Mansfield 23 Charles Alphons Tamule, Brockton, 'Mass. Dorothy Isabel Morton, Mansfield 23' Leo Daniel Chippola, Mansfield Margaret' Regina Bellew, Mansfield 30 Howard James Craddock,' Mansfield Dorothy Louise Anderson, Mansfield 30 Charles Davis Wynn, Mansfield < Mildred Hazel Lewis, Mansfield 30 Carl Gustav Gross, `.Mansfield Ethel Louise Hammond, North Easton, Mass. July 3 Arthur Thomas Parent, -Fall River, Mass. Rose Sylvia Oliveira, Mansfield 4 Frank Saunders Geddes, Jr., Mansfield Ruth May Griffiths, Mansfield 4 ' Paul Edwin Flinkstrom, Easton, Mass. Lillian May Gordon, Mansfield 7 Francis Edward Landry, Reading, Mass. Rena Sirena Moretti, Mansfield 7 Frank Louis Thomas, Jr., Mansfield Gladys Irene Tressler, Mansfield 26 James Francis Calhoun, Mansfield Ruth Althea Johnson, Easton, Mass. 28 Francis Xavier 'Gordon, Mansfield Margaret Patricia Devine, Norwood, Mass. August 4 John Francis Dacy, ;Mansfield Mary Louise Machini, Brockton, Mass. 4 Albert Olando Guerrini, Mansfield Janice Eulita Dauphinee, Mansfield 8 Frank Nelson Belcher, Orlando, Florida Estelle (Fullerton) Patterson, Orlando, Florida 11 Harold Alfred Anderson, Mansfield Thelma Elizabeth Stanley, Mansfield 18 Ernest George Hedge, Pawtucket, R. I. Elizabeth (Berry) Hedge, Pawtucket, R. I. 19 ' Norman Davis Griffin, Mansfield Jean Wilson Hunt, Mansfield 22 James Leslie Wright, Mansfield Virginia Marie Carr, North Attleboro, Mass. 103 18 Omer Ryland Dike, Attleboro, Mass. Irene Elese Couture, Mansfield 22 Winthrop Thomas Gegenheimer, Mansfield Barbara Esther Reimer, West Haven, Connecticut 24 Maynard Louis Ross, Walpole, Mass. Edith May (Sprague) Goddard, Mansfield 24 Everett Clinton Crook, Mansfield Betty Doris Schwartz, Mansfield 31 Michael Francis Currivan, Mansfield Myrtle Ann Morrill, Foxboro, Mass. Births Recorded in the Town of Mansfield for the Year 1945' 1945 January 4 Carol Anne DeMarzio' Alexander V. and Ruth B. 6 Joseph Raymond Goyea Raymond F. and Irene C. 7 Wayne Garriepy Edward C. and Alice M. 8 James Carlton Smith ! Carlton R. and Rita A. 8 Joaquin Costa Ricardo, Jr. Joaquin C. and Clara M. 13 Robin Olney Henry S. and Dorothy E. 19 Alan Wayne Cinelli Louis and Doris L. 20 Marion Harriett ' Briggs 23, Aurore Deanna Chartier AT - 11 1 Edward Michael Fa 1 Nancy Louise Whee' EI. 102 26 Carleton Nelson Davis, Mansfield Dorothy Alice Bauer, Foxboro, Mass. September 1 Arthur Armand Remillard, Worcester, Mass. LauraRuth DePrizio, Mansfield 15 Charles Edward 'Darrah, North Attleboro, 'Mass. Virginia Truman Ballou, Mansfield 17 George Allegro, Mansfield Roberta Mabel Reardon, Mansfield 22 Joseph Francis DeVine,- Mansfield Alice Blanche Bellavance, Mansfield 28 Edward Lindsley Barber, Mansfield Mary Elizabeth (Kenyon) Wolfe, Fall' River, Mass. 29 John Rose, 'Attleboro, Mass. Gertrude Jean Booth, Mansfield 29 Edwin Wilburn King, Mansfield Ida Louise 'Scialoia, Mansfield October 7 Frederick Henry Murphy, Mansfield Elisabeth Orina '(Leggee) Barrows, Mansfield 27 John Frank Grzenda, Mansfield Helen -`Sophie Lykus, North Attleboro 27 Edgar Leslie McCormick, Mansfield Delephine Isabel (Lucas) White, 'Mansfield 27 Donald Stanton Harding, Foxboro, Mass. Mary Ida Bacchiocchi, 'Mansfield November 11 Stanley White Buck, Boston, Mass. Doris Helen' Ballou, West Mansfield 17 Edward Hamilton Calhoun, East Mansfield Marguerite Louise Monroe, Easton, Mass. 17 Thomas Anthony Monoghan, Jr., Plainville, Mass. Helen 'Marie O'Donnell, Mansfield' 24 Stanley Leroy Jodrey, Mansfield Margaret Ellen Callahan, Mansfield 25 Cesere Joseph Cipriani, Mansfield Antonette Florence Capone, Norwood, Mass.' December 1 Joseph Costa, Taunton, Mass. Mary Louise Rossi, Mansfield 103 18 Omer Ryland Dike, Attleboro, Mass. Irene Elese Couture, Mansfield 22 Winthrop Thomas Gegenheimer, Mansfield Barbara Esther Reimer, West Haven, Connecticut 24 Maynard Louis Ross, Walpole, Mass. Edith May (Sprague) Goddard, Mansfield 24 Everett Clinton Crook, Mansfield Betty Doris Schwartz, Mansfield 31 Michael Francis Currivan, Mansfield Myrtle Ann Morrill, Foxboro, Mass. Births Recorded in the Town of Mansfield for the Year 1945' 1945 January 4 Carol Anne DeMarzio' Alexander V. and Ruth B. 6 Joseph Raymond Goyea Raymond F. and Irene C. 7 Wayne Garriepy Edward C. and Alice M. 8 James Carlton Smith ! Carlton R. and Rita A. 8 Joaquin Costa Ricardo, Jr. Joaquin C. and Clara M. 13 Robin Olney Henry S. and Dorothy E. 19 Alan Wayne Cinelli Louis and Doris L. 20 Marion Harriett ' Briggs 23, Aurore Deanna Chartier AT - 11 1 Edward Michael Fa 1 Nancy Louise Whee' EI. 105 7 104 John A. and Priscilla K. 5 Gail Irene Buck Lawrence A. and Gladys H. 7 Peter Michael Musto Alphonse. and Frances 9 Kathleen Mahoney Clement W. and Margaret E. 10 Arlene Mary Porfido, Antone and Iola A. 10 Kathleen Ellen Mei Primo and Maria B. 11 Robert Everett Morse Kenneth and Shirley M. 12 Harold Irving Denny Cartan H. and Yolanda C. 13 Marcia Lee Conrad Kenneth E. and Ruth M. 19 Joseph John Sarro, Jr. Joseph J. and Rose M. 20 Frederick Jason Morse Norman F. and Edith .A. 24 Joseph Anthony Santucci Joseph and Mary 28 ........................ Bravetti Sylvio A. and Alice E. 30 Newell Daniels Norman F. and Jeannette L. 30 'Albert Stillborn Bruce T. and Pauline M 31 Francis Joseph Sheaff Edward E. and Ruth A. April Albert Bertram Collier, Jr., I Shirley Jean Paioni Henry J. and Frances A. 1 Sheila Ann Paioni Henry J. and Frances A. 10 Stillborn William Ralph Hardy 14 Barbara Ann Ward Colonel G. and Gloriai A. 25 Brooke Cooney James H. and Florence L. 25 Linda Lee Davis Joseph A. and June M. 29 Linda Janet White Ernest F. and Ellen F. 30 Elaine Audrey Maxwell Ronald J. and Audrey E. May August I Doreen Paula Morini Celestino, A. and Christine A. 4 Marlo Georgia Briggs George H. Jr. and Marjorie L. ari 7 Jon Arthur Hartwell Hilbert A. and Cora E. 9 Steven Francis Pagan Vincent E. and Madeline S. 9 Joyce McRae Howard and Rhea P. 10 Edward Amos Hartwell, IIIi Edward A. Jr. and Florence A. 10 Stillborn Donald DeChillis 13 Stillborn 15 Diane Ernestine Marshall Lorin R. and Emma M. 23 Bradford French Bartlett George H. and Barbara L. 25 Donna Louise Melfie Joseph W. and Norma L. ' 'June Stillborn 1 Michael Molinari Rocco and Elizabeth C. 2 George Francis Currivan Francis E. Jr. and Mary E. 2 William Day Anthony and Virginia 6, Shiela Lee Melfie Harry F. and Rose M. 105 7 John Alden Horrocks John A. and Priscilla K. 9 Robert Newell Eames Leonard W. and Shirley J. 11 Stillborn 12 Robert Mark Davis Robert E. and Charlotte P. -14 Cynthia Jean Macomber Robert A. and Ruth N. 14 Nomnan Paul- Piasecki John J. and Eleanore E. 16 John, Earl Dunn Edward F. and Laura E. 16 Francis Norman Brunelle Armand J. and Rose T. 16 John Edwin Hagerty, Jr. John E. and Erdine P. 16 Andrea Lyn Rhodes Alden D. and Doris P. 17 Gene Raymond Gove Richard P. and Doris A. 21 Donald Leslie Paiva Joseph W. and Joyce E. July 1 > Janis Marie Wolak Joseph K. and< Iola L. 6 Ronald Charles Vickery Bruce T. and Pauline M 9 Joanne Susan MacDonald Joseph H. and June L. 21 Albert Bertram Collier, Jr., Albert B. and Barbara L. 21 ------------------------ Chamberlain Frank J. and Pearl A. 21 Margaret Ann Palanza Salvatore and Mary 24 William Ralph Hardy Eugene A. and Alfreda L. 24 Dianne Louise Copparini Hugo H. Wand Frances L. 26 Stillborn 27 Robert Lawrence Inman John H. and Veronica M. 27 Jo-qeph Edwin Schromm James F. and Frances P. 29 Judith Ann Pagnini Orpheo J. and .Angelina C. August 3 Joseph James Pedini Joseph and Mary L. 3 'Richard Allen Gordon Wallace J. and Eleanor I. 4 Ronald Edwin Buck- William L. and Hilda E. 4 Charnley Ann Marsden David H. and Mary E. 15 Edmund James Ferrara Edmund and Florabelle J. 24 Doreen Barnes Clarence A. and Letitia D. 25 Donald DeChillis Samuel and Matilda M. September 2 Elizabeth June Fisher Amson A. and Gladys H. 4 Ralph Brooks Pewsey William and Ruth E. 5 James Robert Thibault Robert and Alma M. 5 Stillborn -G Paula Frances Martin Paul T. and Huldah F. 7 James Francis Slattery Francis W. and Mildred J. 8 Diane Marie Travers John S. and Florida M. 106 8 Carl Alan Beatty Charles A. and Alice L. 9 Rae Emily Jordan Robert S. and Valentina 11 Gary Keith Willis George K. and Marie E. 11 Joyce ,Arlene Bonney Harold E. and Arlene M. 12 John Michael Robinson George A. and Anne C. 14 Willis Otis Ball William O. and Luella A. 19 Priscilla Ann Wynn Edward R. Jr. and Leola M. 24 John Fitz -Allen Griffiths John F. Jr. and May K. 24 Alice Gomes' Andrade Frank G. and Alice M. 26 Frederick Reed_ Taylor Winston A. and Dorothy E. 26 Robert 'John 'Vicino James J. and Rose T. 27 Carol Ann Fusco Attilio D. and Annie M. October 11 4, Robert 'Morton Barre Robert L. and Frances K. 5 Carolyn Margery Eames Newell T. and Marjorie L. 6 Gardner Sidney Haynes, Jr. Gardner H. and Aleda M. 7 Nicholine Mary Rossi Nicholas A. and Mary G. 16 Rosemary Walker Gardner P. and Priscilla D. 17 Charles Lane' Freeman Theodore R. and Barbara D. 19 (Theodore 'Thomas Murray, Jr. Theodore T. and Ivy E. 19 Cynthia Lena Murray Theodore T. and Ivy E. 22 William Woodbury Roots Willard' H. and Elinor S. November 16 Anna M. Bell 4 Theresa Ann' Uva Annesino and Josephine V. 5 Stephen Chase Ehrlich Paul S. and Janet C. 15 Charles Stanley Power, Jr. Charles S. and Anna L. 16 Frederick Eugene Bolton, Jr. Frederick iE. and Alice E. 19 Russell Marston Crosby, Jr. Russell M. and Evelyn M. 25 Dennis Ralph Garland Ralph C. and Genevieve M. 27 William Vincent James, III William' V. and Leah B. , December 22 Coronary Occlusion 14 John Cataloni Joseph C. and Mary A. 17 Charles Ellis William J. Jr. and Maryann n.. 107 Deaths Recorded in the ,Town of Mansfield for the Year 194 Date Name Yrs. Mo.' Days Cause of Death 1945 January 1 Grace Ford 89 0 5 Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease 7 Florence Evelyn Wheeler 66 9 22 Heart Disease 9 Sophronia A. Willis 89 5 0 Chronic Myocarditis 9 Charles Edson Holman 83 1 2 Generalized Carcinomatosis 12 Harriet Margaret Brown 82 3 26 Acute Cholecystitis 13 Gertrude T. Berteletti 31 11 2 Uremia 16 John Weeden 'Rathbun 73 3 ' 17 Cerebral Hemorrhage February 2 Frank Moil 60 Coronary Thrombosis 6 William' J. Gleason 43 11 13 Cancer of Kidney 8 Martilla I. Cooper 80 4 20 General Arteriosclerosis 10 Dora F. Paine 91 1 15 Coronary Thrombosis 11 Florence Emma Hamilton -75 6 2 Cardiac Degeneration 16 Anna M. Bell 75 6 8 Cardiac Failure March 3 _ Frederick J. Wailbaum 84 1 14 Strangulated Inguinal Hernia 9 Theodore C. Ehrlich 52 Duodenal Ulcers' 10 Edward J. Smith 66 Accidental Drowning 16 Thomas J. Libby 61 4 22 Coronary Occlusion 17 Margaret F. Andrews 52 2 27 Coronary Thrombosis 21 William S. Harris 80 5 14 Bronchopneumonia 21 William Lincoln Tattrie 66 2 12 Carcinoma of the Esophagus 23 Minnie J. Higgins 80 5 0 Cardiac Degeneration 23 John Franklin Foster 62 9 27 Gastric Ulcer 30 Stillborn April 10 Stillborn May 1 Annie Al. Griffiths 65 9 14 Coronary Thrombosis 3 Harriet A. Lunn 55 0 27 Carcinoma of Chest Wall to Lung 3 Richard George' Bell 67 10 15 Chronic Myocarditis 4 Josiah ' P! Dickerman 79' 10 23 Mangled body —Hit by train 5 Hattie Baxter 92' 4 29 Fractured Hip 6 Ernestine E. Brien 75 11 15 Cerebral Hemorrhage 9 Frank Souza 58 6 3 Coronary Thrombosis 10 Stillborn' 14 Stillborn' 14 Hannah Booth 68 9 25 Cerebral Hemorrhage 16 Anne Keefe 75 5 19 Cancer of Sigmoid 23 Herbert H. Willis 67 3 20 Acute Appendicitis 25 Gail Andrea Sheehan 10 6 Broncho Pneumonia . 29 Ada Lillian Bliss 67 10 8 Coronary Occlusion 109 December 9 Susan Bailey Harris 86 2 2 Hypertensive Heart Disease 15 Peter Leveque 83 6' Chronic Myocarditis 19 Henry M. Roy 67 7 26' Gangrene of 'Left Leg 28 Clara Alice Tower 75 Coronary Thrombosis l 108 June 9 Concetta Rossi 90 10 14 Bronchial Pneumonia 11 Stillborn 18 Louise Pair Monty 86 0 ' 10 Chronic Cardiac Degeneration 23 Henry FrancisPackard 76 10 7 Acute Pancreatitis 27 Lottie F. Soper 67 4 11 Cerebral Hemorrhage 29 Ellen Elizabeth Brutcher 85 8 20 Chronic Myocarditis July 3 Donata Maria Vicino' 63 11 Carcinoma 6 Harriett McBegg 73 3 5 Chronic Myocarditis 7 Cora M. Wilson 74 2 1 Cardiac Degeneration 19 James Herbert i Griffin 66 11 10 Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease 21 Ruth Estelle Sweet 32 2 15 Hodgkins' Disease 26 Stillborn 26 Anna Wichland 73' 9 '129 Cerebral 'Thrombosis August 11 John Eugene Faria 59 4 17 Circulatory Failure 12 Jeannie' Donaldson Tucker 90' 3 22 Coronary Thrombosis 16 Philomena Capek 58 4 9 Coronary Thrombosis 26 John Roderick 32 General Paresis 28 Frank Edward Brooks 76 6 16 Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease 29 Stella Louise Parsons' 76 6 29 Congestive Heart Failure 29 Alice Miriam Hovey 80 2 1 Cardiac Disease 30 Frederick Whittemore 70 27 Hypostatic Pneumonia + 31 Joseph Francis: Bonney 59' 11 26 Acute Dilatation'' September 5 Stillborn 6 Michael' Cody 74 Coronary Thrombosis 11 Ursula Cataloni 64 11 11 Carcinoma 12 Winnie 'Leonard 75` 4 26 Cerebral Hemorrhage 13 Nellie Barboza 41 19 Cardiac Disease 13 Thomas Daniel Murphy 21 4 25 Injuries, Extreme Burns — AirpIane Crash 18 Edward Francis Connor 79 10 25 Entero -colitis 25 Frederick E. Schneider 73 7 3 Cerebral Thrombosis 26 Elsie Forbes 73 1 1 Hypertensive Heart Disease October 6 Mary Alice Cochran 67' 7 18 Carcinoma 10 Lisetta Buck 82 20 Pernicious Anemia 16 Leo A. 'Corey '; 81 8 2 Cardiac Failure 24 Sophie McMahon 84 7 11 Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease r 24 Paulina iFornaciari 62 7 23 Diabetes Mellitus November 4 Carroll Shepard Cobb' 73i 1 3 Chronic Valvular Heart Disease 12 William Benjamin Swett 78+ 1 6 Senility 17 Frank Wallace McRae 65 4 6 Coronary Thrombosis 24 Mary Frances Low 84 11 24 Cardiac Degeneration 28 Evelyn E. LeGrice 64' 1 17 General Arteriosclerosis' 109 December 9 Susan Bailey Harris 86 2 2 Hypertensive Heart Disease 15 Peter Leveque 83 6' Chronic Myocarditis 19 Henry M. Roy 67 7 26' Gangrene of 'Left Leg 28 Clara Alice Tower 75 Coronary Thrombosis l Firths; .......... Hoard of Ass Bond Deaths Dog O Fire D Fisher Inspect Inspect, Jurors Marria Municip Police I Public I School Sealer o Town A Town_ C Town C< Town M Town O Town Tr Trial Ba Veterans se 17_ 18 19 27 South 'Maim and East Sts. 36 Park St. RailroadCrossing 37 North Main St. Opposite villa .39 North Main' and _Church Sts'. 41 Opposite 265 Pratt St. 42 Church and Brook Sts. 54 North Main and Pratt Sts. 31 SIGNALS' 2 Eight o'clock, A. M. & P. M. 2- 9-9 Police call to Police Station 7 1-1 All out recall 7; 12 1-2 1-2 Boy: Scout Assembly 4-4-4-4 Assembly. 12