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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Report 1940ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFI'ICERS Year Ending Dec. 31, 1940 I rn Williaan P. McDermott, Chairman Tenn Expires -1942 Edward A. Richardson, Sr. Newell B. Vickery A9 Term Expires -1941 Term Expires -194- Lewis A. Richards, Clerk Frederic Hewey Term Expires -1941 Term Expires -1943 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Sadie H. Tucker, Chairman Term Expires -1942 Percy L. Slayton R. Francis Gallipeau Term Expires -1943 Term Expires -1941 Henry L. Paine Carlton S. Mason Term Expires -1941 Tenn Expires -1942 Bert L. Merrill, Superintendent of Schools APPOINTMENTS MADE BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN MANAGER Harold H. Everett TOWN CLERK AND ACCOUNTANT Harrison A. Morse ASSESSORS Francis D. Greany, Chairman Term Expires -1942 Charles E. Walker Albert R. Tebbetts Tenn Expires -1943 Term Expires -1941 U-1 Roster of Town Officers, 1940. 1 BOARD- OF. SELECTMEN—BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE BOARD OF HEALTH BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS TRUSTEES PUBLIC LIBRARY Jennie F. Copeland, Chairman Term Expires -1941 Beulah E. Jay Leo, M. Bannon Tern Expires -1941 Term 'Expires -1942 Annie A. Horton, Clerk Everett W. Robinson Term Expires -1942 Term Expires -1943 PLANNING BOARD Frank I. Sherman, Chairman Term Expires -1943 Albert H. Bagloe RussellW. Wheeler Term Expires -1941 Term Expires -1942 Charles' H. Stearns Harry A. Briggs w Term Expires -1942 Term Expires -1941 Resigned 511540' FINANCE COMMITTEE Howard N. Fowler, Chairman Term Expires -1941 Resigned 212940 Harry A. Briggs Appointed 5115140 to fill unexpired term Appointed Chairman 911240 Term Expires -1941 Nicholas Sarro Term Expires -1943 Vernon M. DeLong :Term Expires -1942 Appointed Chairman 4111140 Resigned as Chairman 512140 Carlton S. Horton Term Expires -1942 Fred W. Tucker Term Expires -1943 Appointed Chairman 5123140 Resigned 8115140 William A. Fox Appointed to fill unexpired, term 915140 Term Expires -1943 TOWN COUNSEL Clarence A. Barnes 5 CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT George C. Whitmore Arthur E. Soper CONSTABLES Rufus H. Ring James Newall TREE WARDEN AND MOTH INSP'E'CTOR „ Harold H. Everett INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Ralph B. Willis BURIAL AGENT William L. Welch REGISTRARS OF' VOTERS Harrison A. Morse, Clerk Francis D. Fairbanks Term Expires -1942 Frederick J Creedon Daniel D. Welch Term Expires -1941 Term' Expires -1943 FO'RE'ST WARDEN Arthur E. Soper APPOIN'TMEN:TS MADE BY THE TOWN MANAGER TREASURER AND COLLECTOR Ethel M. Murray CHIEF OF POLICE Rufus H. Ring Term Expired 713'40 Raymond J. Moran Appointed 713140 J 7 HEALTH OFFICER Harrison A. Morse INSPECTOR OF WIRES Edward C. McNutt JANITOR OF TOWN HALL AND MEMORIAL BUILDING JWilliam H. Fuller INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Mr. Harold H. Everett Town Manager Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I herewith submit the following report on my annual visits. I have inspected fifty-eight stables where cattle, swine, sheep and goats are kept. Number of Cows 311 Number of heifers 128 Number of swine 102 Number of bulls 17 Number of sheep 2 Number of goats 11 I have made twenty-six calls regarding dog bites, sixty-nine calls regarding 'cows and heifers. I have copied ear tags from nine cows shipped; in from other states. I have sent one dog's head to the laboratory which proved to be free from rabies. We had five reacters this year. Respectfully .submitted, RALPH B. WILLIS, Inspector of Animals 8 9 TOWN ,COUNSEL Mr. Harold H. Everett Town Manager Mansfield Massachusettsr"OWN CLERK Dear'.Mr.' Everett: i For the been mostly routine. repo would sa one tried in The only Y that the lea not New The last Y outstanding court 1 airs have a couple against the town but spring, Strictly s trial ple of doctors. against cert P akin was theown Warrant certain officials of thea his was The case chargedwn, and 'Other things conspirac , and the y, false a The Commonwealth of Massachusetts thousands of aggregate Fest, and o utrior Co edge • The amount involved a multitude of lawyers too and 1u case accupied the was five la i'Y fora atten�tiof or many " nesses. It k Pari in" matter o n Of the: ANS w the f two M.............'F could be festivities and v'eeks. Four pF..��c►Ncry;��® accu at In expensive p1eCe probably fifty ° do ti e Iit' Of 'dollars Yes mated it f igation y wit- with no would' , and if its who got a verdict Part Pro run into cost the ex of X200, g anybody, es many thousands expenses for one days trial.[wch would ;be especially the plaintiff considerably less than9s9FO, s A There were one '� row►a XN Board. Suit or t the town for several fby one uses tried before the souletime. Dis eral thousand dollrshe sewer contractors Appeal aPportio Disputes are pendia Which will against BRISTOL, SS. nnient of certain g with the have to be tried the town have asked rl relief cases. city of Bosto well as d received The depa n over the ,To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield in the Yourself and d of rtment the Boar ed advice throe heads of County of Bristol GREETING. Selec throughout the This is b toren. Year as °f the legal Y n'° means IN SHE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA - gal situation of the tow ete report,. but �C'HUSETTS will ,you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in - ring the Preceding an idea habitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town g' Year, affairs, to meet at the 'Town Hall, Mansfield, Massachusetts, in Very truly said Mansfield on Monday, the 15th day of January next, at 11:00 Yours,J o'clock in the forenoon, then .and there to act on the following CLARENCE A. gN articles:— Article rticles:-Article 1. To choose one Selectman for three years, to choose one member of the School Committee for three years, and to choose a Moderator for one year. 10 Article 2. To hear the annual reports of the Town Officers and to act thereon. Article 3. To, raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the Town expenses for the year ensuing and make appro- priations for the same. Article 4. 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, 1940, and to issue note or notes there- for, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in 'accordance with Section 17, Chapter ,44, General Laws. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to, raise and appro- priate any sum of money for the installation of a water main on Gilbert Street from Balcom Street to the N.Y. N.H. & H. R.R. bridge or take ,any action in. relation thereto. By Petition. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money to extend the sewerage system on Angell Street from Summit Avenue in a northerly direction as far as the last residence or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropri- ate any sum of money for the purpose of laying an 8' water main on Rumford Avenue from Chauncy Street to the end of the present 8" water main, or take any actionin relation thereto. Article 8. To see if theTown will vote to raise and appropri- ate any sum of money to lay an 8" water main on Walnut Street from West Street to the present dead end, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropri- ate any sum -of money to widen West Street near the intersection of Williams Street providing one Robert A. Shaw and other abuttors make a gift of the needed land to the Town, or take any action in relation thereto. By Request Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money to extend the electric light lines on Mill Street from its present terminus to the Norton line, or take any W action in relation thereto. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money to relieve the drainage conditions on Elm Street between Williams Street and the overpass, or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition. Article '12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money for the purpose of installing a drainage system in the vicinity of the corner of Dean and Spring Streets, or take any action in relation thereto.. By Request. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money for the purpose of improving the fire alarm system in West Mansfield or take any action in relation thereto. By 'Request. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money to lay a 6"' water main on Steams Avenue from East Street to the property of one LeGrice, or take any action in relation thereto. By Request. Article 15. To, see if the Town will vote to, accept deeds for the purpose of relocating and widening School Street near the Hodges- Brook, so-called, the deeds to be accepted from Francis D. Greany, Alfred P. Steen and Foxboro Savings Bank, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- riate,any sum of money for the purpose of building Cobb Street s laid out by the Board of Selectmen or take any action in re- ition thereto. By Petition. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- riate any sum of money to lay a 6" water main on Franklin Ireet from East Street to the Foxboro line or take any action i relation thereto. By Request. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- riate any sum of money to extend an 8" water main on West treet from Walnut Street to Tremont Street or take any action i relation thereto. By Request. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- 12 priate any sum of money for the printing of an Assessors' valua- tion. book in 1940, or take any action in relation thereto. By Request. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to accept the amend- ments to Chapter 807, Acts of 1913, an act covering Workmen's Compensation, namely Chapter '152, Section 69 of the General Laws, Tercentenary Edition, Chapter 403 of the Acts of 1936 which includes other employees,; except members of police and fire forces regardless' of the nature of their work, Chapter 4323 ,of the Acts of 1938, and any further amendments thereto, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 21. To hear the report of any committee, ,to choose any committee, and to raise and .appropriate ,any sum of money for the use of any committee, or take any action in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up at- tested copies thereof at not less than 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 the Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands this 28th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine. WM. P. McDERMOTT NEWELL B. VICKERY FREDERIC HEWEY E. A. RICHARDSON LEWIS A. RICHARDS Selectmen of Mansfield A true copy. Attest: James Newall Constable Mansfield, Mass.,' January 6, 1940 BRISTOL, SS. PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have notified 13 and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield by posting up attested copies of the same at Meeting Houses—Post Offices and other places to which the Public have access Twenty-five posted. Nine days before the date hereof, as within directed. A true copy. Attest James Newall Constable of Mansfield Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Mansfield, Mass., January 15, 1940 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. William P. McDermott was chosen Moderator. The meeting opened at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. The ballot box was publicly opened and shown to be empty; then locked and the key given to John W. Conrod, officer in charge. Checkers Norman S. Chapman, William L. Welch, Ballot Clerks William H. Lyons, William F. Gaffney; and ,Tellers John I. Houghton, Carroll S. Cobb, William A. Fox, and Halley M. Fowler were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Harri- son A. Morse, Town Clerk. The ballot box showed that One Hundred and Five (105) votes were cast. Checkers' and ballot clerks' lists showed the same figure.' 27 females voted and 78 males voted. The votes were counted and the result declared in open meeting as follows: SELECTMEN, three years Frederic Hervey, 475 Chauncy St. (Ninety-eight) 98 Rheubin Purdy, ( One) h Blanks (Six) 6 105 M SCHOOL COMMITTEE, three years Percy L. Slayton, 70 Pleasant St. (Ninety-three) 93 John Bryant, 252 Paine Road (One) 1 Blanks (Eleven) 11 105 MODERATOR, one year Clarence A. Barnes, 79 Rumford Ave. (Ninety-two) 92 George Sawyer,; 131 Union St. (Four) 4 Blanks (Nine) 9 105 Polls were closed .at 7:00 p. m. Voted to adjourn at 7:25 p. m. to the fourth Monday in February, the twenty-sixth, at 7:30 p. m. in accordance with the by-laws. , A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Mansfield, Mass., February 26, 1940, Meeting called to order by Clarence A. Barnes, Moderator at 7:30 P. M. Voters entering the hall were checked, and the check list showed a total of 187 voters -154 Males and 33 Females. Checkers Norman S. Chapman and William L. Welch were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, Town Clerk. Article 2. Voted that the annual reports of the Town Officials be accepted. Article 3. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the fol- lowing sums. Voted that the total of the Dog Fund be placed in the appropriation for the Public Library, and that the sum of $8,000.00 be transferred from the Surplus Account of the Electric Light Department to the Street Lighting Account, and that an amount sufficient to pay the state, bank, county, ,and highway taxes be raised and appropriated. Voted that the receipts of the 'Electric i 15 Light Department be used for the maintenance of the Electric Light Department. Overdrafts on 1939 Appropriations: Welfare & W. P. A. Projects 3,540.2$ Reserve Fund 3,000.00 Bonds Due 30,000.,00 Interest on Bonds Due 7,229.28 Interest on Temporary Loans 7501•00 Health and Sanitation 2,700.00 Nursing Appropriation Administered by Selectmen 1,000.00 Welfare and W. P. A. Projects 21,220.00 Aid to Dependent Children 8,000.00 Old Age Assistance 23,52.0.00 Infirmary 6,000.00 Soldiers' Relief 2,500.00 Military Aid 500.00 ;State Aid 500.00 Decoration of Soldiers' Graves 3010.00 Care of Soldiers' Burial Lots 500.00 Care of Town Burial Grounds 350.00 Care of Commons 300.00 Maintenance of Card Field 25.00 Collection of Ashes & Refuse 1,400.00 Collection of Garbage 9001.00 Insurance of Town Property 3,799.18 Court Fees 100.00 Law Department 550.00 Maintenance of Town Buildings 250.0.0 Moderator 40.00 Election & Registration 1,650.00 Treasurer's and Collector's Bond 546.77 Certifying Notes and Bank Service Charge 50.00 Printing; and Distributing Town Reports 575.00 Board of Survey 50.00 Tree Department 600.00 Suppression of Insects 500.00 Dog Officer 400.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 4010.00 School Department 105,500.00 Purchase of Vacuum Pump Equipment and 150 -Gallon Hot Water Tank, for High School including cost of installation 2,160.00 Unpaid 1939 School Bills 82.57 Trade Schools 1,500.00 Purchase of School Athletic Equi merit 500 00 P Water Department 18,000.00 Water for Hydrants 680.00 Highways Department 23,000.00 Purchase of Highway Trucks 4,800.00 .Sidewalks and Curbings 2,000.00 ,Snow & Ice 'Removal 7,500.00 Forest Fire Department 250.00 Maintenance of Fire Alarm System 600.00 Fire Department 12,500.00 Town Hall Maintenance and Repairs 3,150.00 Memorial Building 1,100.00 Public Library 3,325.00 Police Department 6,500.00 Memorial Park Maintenance 1,500.00 Operation of Memorial Park Summer Playground 400.00 - Administrative Salaries & Expenses 13,710.00 Maintenance Bristol County T. B. Hospital 5,617.83 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 begin- ning .January 1, 1940, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any dote or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Article 5. Indefinitely postponed. Article 6. Indefinitely postponed. Article 7. Indefinitely postponed. Article 8. Indefinitely postponed. Article 9. Indefinitely postponed. Article 10. Indefinitely postponed. Article 11. Indefinitely postponed. Article 12. Indefinitely postponed. 17 Article 13. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 for the purpose of improving the fire alarm system in West Mansfield. Article 14. Indefinitely Postponed. Article 15. Voted that the town accept deeds for the purpose of relocating and widening School Street near the Hodges Brook, so-called, the deeds to be accepted from Francis D. Greany, Alfred P. Steen, and the Foxboro Savings Bank. Article 16. Indefinitely Postponed. Article 17. Indefinitely Postponed. Article 18. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate 6,000.00 for the purpose of extending an 8" water main on West itreet from Walnut Street westerly for a distance of approxi- aately 3,450 feet. Article 19. Indefinitely Postponed. Article 20. Voted to accept the amendments to Chapter 807, of: 1913, an act covering Workmen's Compensation, namely Ater 152, Section 69 of the General Laws, Tercentenary Edition, Ater403 of the Acts of 1936 which includes other employees, :pt 'members of police and fire forces regardless of the nature heir work, Chapter 438 of the Acts of 1938 and any further ndments thereto. Article 21. Voted that a committee of seven, to include two members of the Board of Selectmen and two members of the Fin- ance Committee, be appointed by the Moderator to investigate the advisability of ,abandoning the Town Infirmary and providing ade- quate accommodations for its inmates, and to present its recom- mendations to the voters in printed form for delivery with the Annual Town Report of 1940 for consideration at the ,annual Town meeting in 1941, and, that $100.00 be raised and appropriated for the use of this committee in the conduct of its investigation and the presentation of its 'report. Voted that the Moderator of the Town be authorized to ap- point a committee of five to work in conjunction with the School Committee in determining the: need for additional school facilities, 18 and to render a report thereon on or before the next annual town meeting. Voted to adjourn at 9:17 P. M. A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk The Commonwealth of Masisachusetts 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 Town on Thursday the twenty-fifth day of April next, at eight o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles:— 11 Article rticles:— Article 1. To see what action the Town will take toward pro- viding a method for the payment of the costs of the sewerage system and sewage treatment plant. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to acquire by eminent domain, or otherwise, for the protection of the water shed, a cer- tain parcel or parcels of land on the easterly side of Maple Street now or formerly owned by Helen T. ,and William D. English, and raise and appropriate any sum of money for the same, or take any other action in relation thereto. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money for the Snow and Ice Removal appropria- tion, or take any action in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up attested copies thereof at not less than 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, 19 with your doings "thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands this fourth day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand nine hundred and forty. Wm. P. McDermott Newell B. Vickery Frederic 'Hewey Edward Ammidown Richardson, Sr. Lewis A. Richards Selectmen of Mansfield. A true copy. Attest: James Newall Constable BRISTOL, SS. PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the .Town of Mansfield by posting up attested copies of the same at Meeting Houses, Post Offices and other places. Twenty six posted—ten days before the date hereof, as within directed. James Newall Constable of Mansfield A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ISTOL, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield in the anty; of Bristol GREETING. INTHE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA- :USETTS,; you are hereby directed to notify and, warn the abitants of said Town,qualified to vote in elections and in wn affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Mansfield on Tues - r, the 30th day of April next at 11:45 o'clock in the forenoon, n and there to act on the following articles:— 20 To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: 4 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 4 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 12 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Demo- cratic Party. 12 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 2 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 14 Congressional Dist. 2 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 14 Congressional Dist. 4 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 14 Congressional Dist. 4 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 14 Congressional Dist. DISTRICT MEMBERS OF STATE COMMITTEE—(One Man and One Woman) for each Political party for the first Senatorial Dis- trict. NOT MORE THAN 28 MEMBERS OF THE REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE. NOT MORE THAN 15 MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE. And, you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up attested copies thereof at each of the Post Offices and Public Meet- ing houses in said Town, 7 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 11th day of April in the year of Our Lord one Thousand Nine hundred and, Forty. Wm. P. McDermott Newell B. Vickery Frederic Hewey Lewis A. Richards Selectmen of Town of Mansfield 21 A true copy: Attest: James Newall Constable BRISTOL, SS. PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield, by posting up attested copies of the same at Post Offices, Meeting Houses,— and other places seven days before the date hereof, as within directed. James Newall Constable of Mansfield. A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Mansfield, Mass. April 25, 1940 Meeting called to order by Clarence A. Barnes, Moderator at 8 P. M. Voters entering the hall were checked, and the check list showed a total of 158 voters -122 Males and 36 Females. Checkers Norman, S. Chapman and William L. Welch were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, Town Clerk. The following votes were passed: Article I. Voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Selectmen and adopt the resolutions recommended by them providing for the cost of the sewerage system and disposal plant as follows: "That an assessment shall be made upon the owners of abuttingestates by a fixed uniform rate, based on a legal propor- tion of the estimated cost of the system, of one dollar ($1.00) per linear foot of frontage of such estate on any street or way in which a sewer is constructed. "No assessment in respect to any such estate which by reason of its grade or elevations or for any other cause cannot be drained into such sewer shall be made or certified until such incapacity has been removed. 22 23 i "When such ' estates abut on more than one such street or way, Street now or fornnerly awned by Helen T. and William D. English. an assessment shall be made upon the whole of the largest front- age. Sixty (60) feet of the frontage upon each other street or Article 3. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the way shall be exempt from assessment but all in excess of each sixty (60) feet so exempted shall be subject to Assessment. sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars for the "The depth to which the assessment shall be deemedto apply Snow and Ice Removal Appropriation. on any lot not a corner lot shall be limited to one hundred (100) feet. Voted to adjourn at 9:53 P. M. "In making such assessments, frontages shall be estimated to the nearest foot. "The Selectmen shall have prepared, drawings showing the A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk estates to be assessed and designating the owners' names and Mansfield., Mass., April 30, 1940 frontages. The Selectmen shall also have prepared a schedule showing the assessments on the estates abutting and benefitted. In with the foregoing Warrant a meeting of the The amount assessed and so certified by the Board. of Select - men shall be stated on such schedule and constitute a lien on the conformity legal voters of the Towyn was held on the above date in the Town real estate so assessed authorized by Chapter 348 of the Acts of � Hall. The meeting was called to order at 11:45 A. M. The war - 1929 and the provision of the General Laws therein referred to. " :rant was read by Harrison A. Morse, Town Clerk. The ballot box "Owners of estates, or parts thereof, not liable to frontage was publicly opened and shown to be empty, then locked and the assessment and if in fact not assessed, or are liable only for an key given to William H. Fuller, Police Officer. assessment which is not proportioned to the benefit received, shall pay for special benefits to such estates, any reasonable sum which Checkers Norman S. Chapman, Clarence M. Dacy; Tellers the Selectmen may determine. Carroll S. Cobb, Halley M. Fowler, Francis J. Fox, Albert A. "The collector of taxes upon receipt of the schedule of assess- Grover, John Connors and Fred E. Wills; and Ballot Clerks Roger ment, certified by the Board of Selectmen, shall forthwith render = C. ,Thayer, William H. Lyons, and William L. Welch were sworn notice of assessment and the amounts of the same to the parties to the faithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, assessed therein, and demand payment of the amount assessed and Town Clerk. the same amount shall be due and payable thirty (301) days from the date of such notice, after which time interest will be charged The check lists showed that 203 votes were cast; 83 Democrats thereon at the rate of six (6) per cent per annum. and 120 Republicans. The ballot box showed that 203 votes were "Income from frontage assessments shall be deposited by the cast. At 6:15 P. M. the ballot box was opened and 108 votes had town Treasurer as a special fund to be used in extending, main- been cast; at taining and operating the system, and in the retirement of bonds, 203 votes had been cast. 135 Male and 68 Female Votes were cast. notes and interest thereon in such yearly amounts as will, in the opinion of the Selectmen result in the most 'uniform yearly appro- DEMOCRATIC PARTY priation from the general tax levy. "That the Town of Mansfield accepts the provisions governing Delegates at Large sewer assessments contained in Chapter 348 of the Acts `of 1929 56 and the references therein to the requirements of the General Laws David L Walsh, 37 Day St., Fitchburg of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts." Paul A. Dever, 86 Buckingham St.,` Cambridge 51 John W McCormack, 726 Columbia 'Road, Boston 45 Article 2. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the Maurice J. Tobin, 30, Hopkins Road, Boston 48Willia sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for the purpose of HBurkeMain StHatfield 47 William H. , Jr.,., ., purchasing a parcel or parcels of land on the easterly side of Maple James M. Curley, 350 Jamaicaway, Boston 52 Charles F Hurley, 57 Fresh Pond Lane, Cambridge 46 24 Joseph B. Ely, 66 Broad St., Westfield Francis E. Kelly, 1176 Morton St., Boston Roger L. Putnam, 216 Central St., Springfield William J. Foley, 388 West Fourth St., Boston Alexander G. Lajoie, 180 Stafford St., Worcester Blanks Alternate Delegates Henry K. Cushing, 497 Washington St., Brookline Joseph A. Scolponeti, 31 May St., Boston Elizabeth L. McNamara, 239 Upland Rd,, Cambridge Catherine E. Hanifin, .South Main St., Belchertown Sadie H. Mulrone, 48 Terrace St., Springfield Clementina Langone, 190 North Street, Boston Anna A. Sharry, 730 Pleasant St., Worcester Margaret M. O'Riordan, 14 Asticou Rd., Boston John Zielinski, 473 Hillside Ave., Holyoke Mary Maliotis, 272 Foster St., Boston Michael J. Batal, 56 Nesmith St., Lawrence Morris Kritzmen, 36 Woolson St., Boston Blanks 45 46 45 46 44 425 996 35 32 34 33 33 35 33 34 32 32 33 33 597 996 District Delegates and Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention Fourteenth District Group 1. Delegates William P. Grant, 81 Farnham St., Fall River 15 Mary I. Murphy, 2 Monica St., ,Taunton 12 John V. Fitzgerald, 112 Broadway, Taunton 15 Helen Corrigan Connors, 653 Broadway, Fall River 14 Blanks 276 332 25 Group 1. Alternate Delegates James F. Brennan, '114 Elmwood St., No. Attleborough James H. McCooey, 22 Main St., Blackstone Timothy A. Lovett, 592 Maple St., Fall River William F. Lynch, 634 Main St., Somerset Blanks Group 2. Delegates Arthur E. Seagrave, 2097 Highland Ave., Fall River Patrick J. Doyle, 621 King Philip St., Fall River Charles G. Cabral, 402 Fifth St., Fall River William M. Aylward, 605 Second St., Fall River Blanks Group 2. Alternate Delegates Clifford C. Hubbard, Main St., Norton Philip Mason, 40 Benefit St., Taunton Aaron Dashoff, 1428 Highland St., Fall River Antoine Fontaine, 4 Murray St., Fall River Blanks Not Grouped Delegates John R. Mitchell, 174 McCloskey St., Fall River Blanks Not Grouped Alternate Delegates STATE COMMITTEE First Bristol District T. Foley, 122 School St., Taunton 15 13 13 15 276 332 14 11 11 12 284 332 17 11 11 12 281 332 4 79 83 Mary I. Murphy, 2 Monica Street, Taunton Blanks TOWN COMMITTEE Group 1. George E. Sawyer, 131 Union St. Clarence M. Dacy, 14 Bristol St. Francis J. Fox, 44 North Main St. Wilfred E. P. Ball, 48 Court St. William F. Lucy, 32 Draper Ave. Alessandro Brogna, 56 Pratt St. Fred E. Wills, 45 Hope St. Robert E. Davis, 15 Branch St. Blanks Group 2. Michael C. Bowen, 23 Morrow St. Frederick V. Brutcher, 69 Warren Ave. John E. Faria, 1 Cherry St. Ethel N. Gonya, 143 High St. George L. Brutcher, 119 Chauncy St. Carl Gambale, 576 North Main St. James F. O'Brien, 25 Linden St. John I. Houghton, 234 Chauncy St. William F. Gaffney, 136 West St. Mary E. Driscoll, 15 High St. Joseph W. Melfie, 84 Charles St. Linus G. Foster, 101 North Main St. Rena S. A. Moretti, 16 Warren Ave. Henry Cutillo, 426 North Main St. Blanks 57 83 14 ra 9 83 32 28 29 23 26 23 25 25 453 664 43 40 40 42 37 43 41 41 41 41 43 38 40 45 5�87 1162 27 REPUBLICAN Delegates at Large and Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention Group 1. Delegates William H. McMasters, 7 Rutland St., Cambridge 15 Byron P'. Hayden, 159 Maynard St., Springfield 11 Harry P. Gibbs, 62 Denton St., Brockton 14 Selden. G. Hill, 34 Ash Street, Danvers 11 Blanks 429 j Group 1. Alternate Delegates Abbie L. Tebbets,'104 Summer St., Waltham Berton S. Evans, Groton -Harvard Road, Ayer Annie L. Brown, 1263 Main St., Leominster Lucius K. Thayer, 156 Washington St., Marblehead 11, Grou.-D 2. Delegates everett Saltonstall, 240 Chestnut Hill Road, Newton .enry Cabot Lodge, Jr., 275 Hale St., Beverly )seph W. Martin, Jr., 54 Grove St., No. Attleborough :)hn W. Haigis, 24 Church St., Greenfield lanks roup 2. Alternate Delegates 480 11 11 11 it 436 480 67 67 68 65 213 480 1 ary B. Besse, 120 Main. St., Wareham 51 -in S. Kenney, 5 Somerset Avenue, Beverly 49 axy Phillips Bailey, Hampston Ter., Northaanpton 51 me Gowetz, 384 Chandler St., Worcester 44 anks 293 480 28 District Delegates and Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention Delegates Clarence A. Barnes, 79 Rumford Ave., Mansfield, Mass. 101 Frederick W. Lawson, 710 Prospect St., Fall River 89 Blanks 50 240 Alternate Delegates Grace C. Buchanan, 61 Hillside Road, Franklin 77 Rachel Morse, 6 Pleasant St., 'Taunton 83 Blanks 80 240 STATE COMMITTEE First Bristol District Willard A. Ormsbee, 130 High St., Taunton 73 Blanks 47 A. Vernon Wilson, 114 Rumford Ave. 120 Frances 0. Tregoning, 27 Upland Road, Attleboro 65 Blanks 55 Ralph G. Dustin, 1148 East St. 120 TOWN COMMITTEE 96 Henry M. Olsen, 218 Spring St. 99 Lesley B. Allen, 65 So. Main St. 95 Sadie H. Tucker, 50 Union St. 92 Sarah E. Stearns, '16 Cottage St. 92 Norman S. Chapman, 36 Pratt St. 94 Charles H. Stearns, 16 Cottage St. 93 Walter C. Fletcher, 173 Chauncy St. 90 Walter G. Cheyne, 396 Willow St. 94 Carlton S. Mason, 295 South Main St. 94 Edgar P. Vernon, 309 South Main St. 92 Charles A. Wheeler, 16 Horace St. 97 29 Warren L. Hopkins, 182 Chauncy St. 9291 A. Vernon Wilson, 114 Rumford Ave. 92 Frank E. Walker, 71 Pleasant St. 93 Ruth A. Flint, 34 Mill St. Ralph G. Dustin, 1148 East St. 92 William J. Agnew, 69 Fowler St. 96 Gertrude L. Butterworth, 146 Park St. 94 Charles D. Richardson, 51 South Main St. 95 Charles E. Briggs, Jr., 25 Balcom St. 89 Laura M. Chapman, 29 School St. 90 Vernon M. DeLong, 303 Chauncy St. 93 Carlton S. Horton, 38 Davis St. 92 Newell B. Vickery, 525 South Main St. 101 Harold C. Huston, 106 South Main St. 93 Ralph E. ,Booth, 62, Union St. 91 Charles A. Carbonetti, 525 North Main St. 94 William H. McCue, 30 Columbus Ave. 1 Blanks 719 8240 Polls were closed at 8:00 P. M. The meeting closed at 9:55 P. M. A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ZISTOL, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield, in the aunty of Bristol GREETING. IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA - I USETTS, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in- bitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town Fairs, to meet at Town Hall in said Mansfield on Tuesday, the A ,day of July next, at 8:00 o'clock in the afternoon, then and ere to act on the following articles:— Article 1. For the purpose of discussion by the voters of said so Town of any proposed plans for the elimination of grade crossings in said Town, and to 'take any action thereon and record the senti- ment of said meeting. And, you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up attested copies thereof at Post Offices and Public Meeting Houses, not less than five places in said Town to which the public has access, 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 20th day of _June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty. Wm. P. McDermott Newell B. Vickery Frederic Hewey E. A. Richardson, Sr. Lewis A. Richards Selectmen of Mansfield A true copy. Attest: James Newall Constable BRISTOL, SS, PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield by posting up attested copies of the same at Post Offices—Meeting Houses and other places—Twenty-six posted -ten days before the date hereof, as within directed. James Newall Constable of Mansfield A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk 31 Mansfield, Mass., July . 2, 1940 In conformity with the foregoing Warrant a meeting of the legal voters of the Town- was held on the above date in the Town Hall. The meeting was called to order at 8 P. M. by Moderator, Clarence A. Barnes. Checkers Norman S. Chapman and William L. Welch were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties Harrison A. Morse, Town Clerk. Voters entering the hall were checked, and the check list showed a total of 218 voters -159 Males and 59 The following votes were passed on Article 1: Voted that the Selectmen be instructed to disapprove any plan submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works or any other department, agency or person for building overpasses to eliminate grade crossings in Mansfield. Voted that the Town go on record at this meeting as opposed to any plan which calls for the building of overpasses for the purpose of eliminating grade crossings in Mansfield. Unanimous. Voted that the Selectmen, shall cause the Department of is Works to be notified of any action relative to the elim- on of grade crossings taken at this meeting. Voted that the Board of Selectmen be instructed to submit .ie voters at a regular or special meeting any plan for the [nation of grade crossings in Mansfield prior to approving isapproving of the same. Voted that the Town Counsel be instructed to proceed forth- with all legal ,means available to enjoin the Commonwealth [assachusetts through its Department of Public Works or any r department or person, the continuance in any manner what- er to build any overpasses in Mansfield pending the present - 1 of a definite estimate of the cost of the project for which town' of Mansfield will be held responsible. Unanimous.' Voted that the Selectmen be hereby requested to confer with Senators and 'Representatives from this district, both State National, in regard to securing funds for the separation of .es by elevation of the tracks. Voted to adjourn at 9:15 P. M. A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk 'The Comimonwealth 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- CHUS'ETT'S, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said ,Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Mansfield, on Tuesday, the 17th .day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the following purposes: a To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nom- ination of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: GOVERNOR for this Commonwealth LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR " SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH " TREASURER AND RECEIVER -GENERAL AUDITOR OF THL COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY GENERAL " SENATOR IN CONGRESS " REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 14th Congressional District COUNCILLOR 1st Councillor District SENATOR 1st Bristol Senatorial District 1 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT 2nd Bristol Representative District CLERK OF COURTS Bristol County REGISTER OF DEEDS Northern Bristol District 2 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Bristol County To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election. of the following officers: 7 DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION OF THE RE- PUBLICAN PARTY 3 DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION OF THE DEMO- CRATIC PARTY 33 The polls will be open from 10 A. M. to 8 P. M. And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up attested, copies thereof at each of the Post Offices and Public Meeting Houses in said Town, 7 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 afforesaid. Given under our hands this 28th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty. Wm. P. McDermott Newell B. Vickery Frederic Hewey E. A. Richardson, Sr. Selectmen of Town of Mansfield ue copy. Attest: James Newall Constable ;ol, SS. PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have notified warned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield, by posting ttested copies of the same at Meeting Houses—Post Offices others—Twenty-seven posted—twelve days before the date )f, as within directed. James Newall Constable of Mansfield Ymber 5, 1940 ie copy. kttest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Mansfield, Mass., September 17, 1940 In conformity with the foregoing Warrant a meeting of the voters of the Town was held on the above date in the Town GOVERNO Leverett Saltonstall, 240 Chestnut Hill Road, Newton 861 Blanks 98 959 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Horace T. Cahill, 60 Arborway Drive, Braintree 837 Blanks 123` 959 SECRETARY Frederic W. Cook, 75 Benton Road, Somerville 853 ,Blanks 106 VATOR IN CONGRESS iry Parkman, Jr., 243 Beacon St., Boston RESSMAN 810, 149 959 841 38 50 12 5 8 959 739 220 959 L William Martin, Jr., 54 Grove St., No. Attleboro 881 78 959 CILLOR S Lindsay, 66 Winnifred Road, Brockton 3 W. Jones, 133 Hart Street, Taunton 469 122 34 35 Hall. Mr. William P. McDermott was elected Moderator and the TREASURER meeting was called to order at 10 A. M. The warrant was read by Harrison A. Morse, ,Town Clerk. The ballot box was publicly William E. Hurley, 37 Carruth Street, Boston opened and shown to be empty, then locked and the key given to Blanks John W. Conrod, Police Officer. Checkers Norman S. Chapman and Clarence M. Dacy; Tellers Carroll S. Cobb, Halley M. Fowler, Carlton S. Horton, John I AUDITOR Houghton, John W. Driscoll and Francis J. Fox; and Ballot Clerks William Gaffney, William H. Lyons, and Fred E. Wills were sworn Cambrid Russell A. Wood 11 Whittier Street e g to the faithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, Town Clerk. Blanks The check list showed that 1047 votes were cast; 88 Democrats and 959 Republicans. The ballot box showed that 1047 votes ATTORNEY GENERAL were cast. At 1:25 P. M. the ballot box was opened and 234 votes had been cast; at 3 P. M. 372 votes; at 4:35 P. M. 473 votes; at Clarence A. Barnes, 79 Rumford Avenue, Mansfield 6:10 P'. M. 634 votes; at 6:50 P. M. 753 votes; at 7:35 P. M. 954 Robert T. Bushnell, 193 Fuller Street, Newton votes and at 8:00 P. M. 1047 votes had been cast. 566 Male ancr William C. Crossley, 2.88 Montgomery St., Fall River 481 Female Votes were cast . Edmund R. Dewing, 200 Grove Street, Wellesley Michael A. Fredo, 9 Webster Street, Arlington REPUBLICAN PARTY George W. Roberts, 90 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Blanks R Qvj GOVERNO Leverett Saltonstall, 240 Chestnut Hill Road, Newton 861 Blanks 98 959 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Horace T. Cahill, 60 Arborway Drive, Braintree 837 Blanks 123` 959 SECRETARY Frederic W. Cook, 75 Benton Road, Somerville 853 ,Blanks 106 VATOR IN CONGRESS iry Parkman, Jr., 243 Beacon St., Boston RESSMAN 810, 149 959 841 38 50 12 5 8 959 739 220 959 L William Martin, Jr., 54 Grove St., No. Attleboro 881 78 959 CILLOR S Lindsay, 66 Winnifred Road, Brockton 3 W. Jones, 133 Hart Street, Taunton 469 122 36 Fred W. Steele, 3 Stetson St., New Bedford Blanks SENATOR Jarvis Hunt, 51 High St., No. Attleborough Blanks REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Royal B. Patriquin, 144 South Main St., Mansfield Russell D. Lunn, 91 Church St., Mansfield Planks CLERK OF COURTS Sydney H. Burrell, 5 So. Main St., Acushnet John J. Geary, Jr., 292 Durfee St., Fall River John J. Treadwell Blanks REGISTER OF DEEDS, Walter E. Briggs, 163 Winthrop St., Taunton Harold A. Goff, Perryville Road, Rehoboth Francis J. O'Boy, 53 School St., Taunton Albert F. Porter, Broadway, Raynham William A. Potter, 28 Florence St., Taunton Palmer C. Williams, 181 Dean St., Taunton John Alfred Worthington, 25 Prospect St., Taunton Sydney H. Burrell, 5 So. Main St., Acushnet Blanks 37 163 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 205 George Barr, 22 Highland St., Attleboro 959 William A. Bellamy, 194 Highland St., Taunton Arthur W. Bradbury, 314 Park St., New Bedford George F. Dean, Gifford Road, Westport Thomas W. Whitfield, 32 Union St., Fairhaven 833 Blanks, 126 959 DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION Walter G. Cheyne, 396 Willow St. Henry M. Olsen, 218 Spring Street Lesley B. Allen, 65 South Main Street 861 f Royal B. Patriquin, 144 South Main Street Charles A. Carbonetti, 525 North Main Street 97 Sadie H. Tucker, 50 Union Street Hazel M. Turner, 683 West Street 959 Howard Fowler, 157 Central Street Blanks 222 32 DEMOCRATIC PARTY 2 703 GOVERNOR Paul A. Dever, 86 Buckingham St., Cambridge 959 Francis E. Kelly, 1176 Morton Street, Boston Blanks 181 131 4 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 125 John C. Carr, 30 Burnside St., Medford 37 Owen A. Gallagher, 17 Ocean St., Boston 132 Francis P. Kelley, 43 Emerson Road, Milton 153 Michael Phillip McCarron, 142 Myrtle St., Lowell 3611: Charles E. O'Neill, 110 High St., Danvers 1,' Raymond A. Willett, Jr., 77 Salem St., Woburn 163 - Blanks 959- 280 331 '169 263 210 665 1918 675 697 684 754 642 668 665 1 1927 6713 67 18 3 88 31 24 16 1 1 4 11 88 38 39 SECRETARY SENATOR IN CONGRESS Albert L. Fish, 4 Rundel Park, Boston 11 IDavid I. Walsh, 37 Day St., Fitchburg 60 Katherine A. Foley, 17 Allyn Terrace, Lawrence 27 Blanks 28 Arthur Michael MacCarthy, 66 Summit Ave., Winthrop 10 Albert E. Morris, 19 Greenhalge Avenue, Everett 18 88 Blanks 22 CONGRESSMAN 88 Harold E. Cole, 6 Brook St., Taunton 62 t TREASURER Blanks 26 Ernest J. Brown, 33 Kenmere Road, Medford 12 88 Patrick M. Cahill, 20 Church St., Peabody 17 j Joseph W. Doherty, 67 Carlton St., Brookline 15 COiJNCILLOR John J. Donahue, 108 Summer St., Somerville 13 John J. McGrath, 11 Richview St., Boston 13 n Joseph P. Clark, Jr., 1954 Highland Avenue, Fall River 21 Blanks 18, J. Dolan: Hathaway, 266 Franklin St., Fall River 10 F. Milton McGrath, 107 Clinton St., Brockton 82 88 Blanks 25 AUDITOR 88 Thomas J. Buckley, 86 Pinckney St., Boston 37 ? SENATOR Thomas P. Flaherty, 9 Lafield St., Boston 9 William P. Husband, Jr., 49 Raleigh Road, Belmont 15 1 Alfred Barnard, 309 South Main St., Mansfield 1 Leo D. Walsh 1145 Dorchester Ave. Boston 6 Blanks 87 Blanks 21 88 88 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT ATTORNEY GENERAL John H. Backus, 71 Bonney St., New Bedford = George L. Brutcher, 119 Chauncy St., Mansfield 1 James Henry Brennan, 38 Arborway, Boston 14 James H Clinton, 67 Chauncy St., Mansfield 1 Thomas M. Burke, 23 Idaho St., Boston 19'r Blanks 86 Joseph V. Carroll, 154 Clifton St., Belmont 4 Jeannette C. Chisholm, 15 MayallRoad, Waltham 1 88 Joseph Finnegan, 163 ,Train Street, Boston John W. Lyons, 28 'Ellsworth Ave., Cambridge : 7 CLERK OF COURTS Edward A. Ryan, 34 Dayton St., Worcester 2 Harold W. Sullivan, 34 Topliff St., Boston Blanks 13 ; Charles E. Harrington, 34 Pearl St., New Bedford 51 1711,George L. Brutcher, 119 Chauncy St., Mansfield 1 Sydney H. Burrell, 5 So. Main St., Acushnet I 88. 40 41 Blanks 35 —'— twenty-fourth day of October next, at eight o'clock in the after - 88 = noon, then and, there to act on the following articles:— REGISTER OF DEEDS Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer or appro- priate any sum of money for the use of the Welfare and W. P. A. Francis J. O'Boy, 53 -School St., Taunton 58 Projects, -or take any action in relation thereto. Blanks 30 ,r Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer or appror 88 priate any sum of money for the use of the Old Age Assistance Administration, or take any action in relation thereto. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Article 3. To see if the ,Town will vote to transfer or ap- Leo H. Coughlin, 22 North Pleasant St., Taunton 49 pr®priate any sum of money for the 'use of the Soldiers' Relief, or William F. Lynch, 634 Main St., Somerset 35 take any action in relation thereto. Blanks 92 Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer or appro� 146 priateany sum of money for the purpose of purchasing a forest fire truck for the use of the Fire Department, or take any action DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION in relation thereto. George L. Brutcher, 119 Chauncy St., Mansfield 9 Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer or appro- Blanks 255 priate any sum of money for the purpose of extending the water main on Fruit Street from its present terminus for a distance of 264 four hundred and, fifty feet, or take any action in relation thereto. Polls were closed at 8 P. M. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer or appro- priate any sum of money for the purchase of a tank for the purpose of measuring oil or other fluids by the Sealer of Weights and A true copy. Measures, or take any action in relation thereto. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to transfer or ap- propriate any sum of money for .the purpose of paying one-half The CoMmanwealfh of Massachusetts the cost of the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of BRISTOL, Chauncy and Central Streets, providing the Commonwealth of .SS. Massachusetts Department of Public Works will participate in To eitherof the Constables of the Mansfield in � the other ..half of the cost of installation, or take any action in ,Town of the County of Bristol .relation .thereto. GREETING IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA- Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter CHUSETTS, you are hereby directed to notify < and 211 of the Acts of 1936, granting the Planning Board the powers warn the in- habitants of said Town, qualified to vote in of the Board of Survey, or other provisions there stated, or take elections and in Town afrairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Town on Thursday, the any other action relative thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to transfer any sum 42 of money from the Sewer Assessments Account to the Sewer Operation account for the maintenance and operation of the sewer system for the balance of 1940, or take any action in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up attested copies thereof at not less than 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 f of meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands this 10th day of October in the year of Our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty. Wm. P. McDermott Newell B. Vickery Frederic Hewey Lewis A. Richards Selectmen of Mansfield , A true copy. Attest: James Newall Constable 'r BRISTOL, SS. PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield by posting up attested copies of the same at Post Offices—Meeting Houses w and other places—twenty-six posted nine days (before the date hereof, as within directed. James Newall Constable of Mansfield A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Mansfield, Mass., October, 24, 1940 Meeting called to order by Clarence A. Barnes, Moderator, at,,, 43 8:00 P. M. Voters entering the hall were checked, and the check list showed a total of fifty (50) voters -45 Males and 5 Females. Checkers Norman S. Chapman and William L. Welch were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Harrison A. Morse, .'own Clerk. The following votes were passed: Article 1. Voted that the Town transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the appropriation for Welfare and W. P. A. Projects the sum of $9,700.00. Article 2. Voted that the Town transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the appropriation for Old Age Assistance ,Administration the sum of $300.00. Article 3. Voted that the Town transfer from the 'Excess and Deficiency Account to the appropriation for Soldiers' Relief the sum -of $5,000.00. Article 4. Voted to postpone action to the Annual Town Meeting in 1941. Article 5. Voted that the Board of Selectmen be instructed to complete the water mains construction on Fruit Street from its present terminus for a distance of four hundred and, fifty feet, and that the expense involved, not to exceed $1200.00, be paid as an overdraft in 1941. Article 6. Voted to postpone action to the Annual Town Meet- ing in '1941. Article 7. No action taken. Article 8. Voted to postpone action to the Annual Town Meet- ing in 1941. Article 9. Voted, to transfer the sum of $800.00 from the SewerAssessments Account to the Sewer Operation Account for the maintenance and operation of the sewer system for the balance of 1940. The meeting closed at 8:30 P. M. 44 A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk The Colmmonwealth 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 Tuesday, the fifth day of November next, at six o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles:— PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS for this Commonwealth GOVERNOR „ LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ,, SECRETARY „ TREASURER „ AUDITOR „ ATTORNEY GENERAL „ SENATOR IN CONGRESS „ CONGRESSMAN COUNCILLOR 14th Congressional District SENATOR 1st Councillor District REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL 1st Bristol .Senatorial District COURT CLERK OF COURTS 2nd, Bristol District REGISTER OF DEEDS Bristol County Bristol Northern District COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (2) Bristol Countv, Also, to vote "Yes" or "No" on the following: QUESTION NO. 1. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages) ? QUESTION NO. 2 Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of 45 wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ? QUESTION NO. 3 Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises? QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY "Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote for establishment of a lottery to. be conducted by the Common- ilth, the net proceeds of which shall provide additional revenue the Old Age Assistance Fund?" QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY `Shall the Senator from this district be instructed, to vote for ation providing for ten dollar weekly payments to each reci- of old age assistance?" knd you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up ted copies thereof at Post Offices—Public Meeting Houses to 1 the public has access in said Town, seven days at least before ime of holding said meeting. 3EREOF FAIL NOT, and make due return of this Warrant, your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and Of meeting, as aforesaid. iven under our hands this 24th day of October in the year of Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty. Wm. P. McDermott Newell B. Vickery Frederic Hewey Selectmen of Mansfield ue copy. Attest: James Newall Constable 46 DIRMBERM PURSUANT TO THE WITHIN WARRANT, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town 'of Mansfield by posting up Attested copies of the same at Meeting Houses—Post Offices and other places—twenty-six posted—eight days before the date here- of, as within directed James Newall Constable of Mansfield A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk Mansfield, Mass., November 5, 1940 In conformity with the :foregoing Warrant, a meeting of the legal voters of the Town was held on the Above date in the Town Hall at six O'clock in the forenoon. Mr. William P. McDermoft was elected Moderator. The warrant was read; the ballot box Publicly opened and shown to be empty, then locked, and the key given to John W. Conrod, Police Officer. Checkers, Norman S. Chapman, Clarence M. Dacy; Ballot Clerks, William F. Gaffney, William H. Lyons, Fred E. Wills; Tel- lers) Emma A. Chase, Louise E. Garofano, Alice A. Morse, Mary, L. Rathbun, Louise A. Smith, Antoinette Tessier, Carroll S. Cobb, John E. 'Connor, John W. Driscoll, Henry E. Fairbanks, Francis J. Fox, Halley M. Fowler, R. Francis Gallipeau, Carl Gambale, Carlton S. Horton, John I. Houghton, Frank R. Sawyer and, William L. Welch were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by William P. McDermott and Harrison A. Morse. The ballot box showed that Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen (3215) ballots were cast, including Fifty-one (51) Absent Voters' Ballots, but at 4.25 P. M. one ballot jammed causing the box to ring one extra ring, at 7:40 P.M. one ballot jammed causing the box to ring two extra rings, and at 7:50 P. M. one ballot jammed causing the box to ring one more extra ring. The actual number of votes cast was Three thousand Two Hundred Eleven (3211). At 10:06 A. M. the ballot box was opened and showed 670 bai- lots were cast; at 2:00 P. M. 1353 ballots had been cast; at 4:33 47 p. M. 1830 ballots had been cast; at 5:55 P. M. 2175 ballots had been cast; at 6:45 P. M. 2575, ballots had been cast; and at 8:00 p. M. the ballot box was opened and 3160 ballots had been cast. The Fifty-one (51) Absent Voters' Ballots were then added, making a total of 3211 Ballots. 1502 Females and. 1709 Males voted. The votes cast for the election of the various candidates were sorted, counted and the result declared in open meeting as follows: ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Aiken and Orange (SL), One 1 Babson and Moorman (P), Four 4 Browder and Ford (C), Two 2 Roosevelt and Wallace (D), Twelve Hundred Sixty-five 1265 Thomas and Krueger (S), Three 3 Willkie and McNary (R), Eighteen Hundred Seventy-seven 1877 Blanks Fifty-nine 59 3211 GOVERNOR Henning A. Blomen (SL),Four 4 Jeffrey W. Campbell (S), Four 4 Paul A. Dever (D), Twelve Hundred Nine 1209 Otis. Archer Hood (C), Two 2 E. Tallmadge Root (P), Six 6 Leverett Saltonstall (R), Eighteen Hundred Eighty 1880 Blanks One Hundred Six 106 3211 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Horace T. Cahill (R), Nineteen Hundred Twenty-three 1923 Hugo DeGregory (C), Four 4 Owen A. Gallagher (D), Ten Hundred Sixty -Two 1062 Walter S. Hutchins (S), Nine 9 George L. McGlynn (SL), Six 6 Guy S. Williams (P), Twenty-two 22 Blanks One Hundred and Eighty-five 185 3211 s 48 SECRETARY Frederic W. Cook (R), Twenty Hundred Seventy -Six Katherine A. Foley (D), Eight Hundred Ninety-nine Thomas F. P. O'Dea (C), Three Modestino Torra (SL), Twelve Peter Wartiainen, Jr., (SL), Fifteen Blanks Two Hundred Six John J. Donahue (D), Nine Hundred Thirty-seven Henry Grossman (C), Twelve ,Thomas Hamilton (P), Sixteen William E. Hurley (R), Nineteen Hundred Ninety-six Malcolm T. 'Rowe (SL), Seven Andrew Swenson (S), Twelve Blanks Two Hundred ,Thirty-one AUDITOR Arthur R.Buckley (C), Twenty Thomas J. Buckley (D), Ten Hundred Twenty Charles H. Daniels (S), Ten Bernard G. Kelly (SL), Eight Harry W. Kimball (P), 'Eleven Russell A. Wood, (R), Eighteen Hundred Eighty-nine Blanks Two Hundred Fifty-three 2076 899 12 15 206 937 12 16 1996 "7 • 12 231 3211 20 1020 10 8 11 1889 253 3211 ATTORNEY GENERAL James Henry Brennan (D), Ten Hundred Nineteen 1019 Robert T. Bushnell (R), Nineteen Hundred Twenty-four 1924 Joseph C. Figueiredo (C), Six 6 Austin H. Fittz (P), Ten 10 Charles R. Hill (S), Ten 10 Fred E. Oelcher (SL), Three 3 Blanks Two Hundred Thirty-nine 239 3211 <� 49 SENATOR IN CONGRESS Philip Frankfeld (C), Twelve Horace I. Hillis (SL), Eight George Lyman Paine (S), Nine Henry Parkman, Jr. (R), Sixteen Hundred Eighty-nine George L. Thompson (P), Fourteen David I. Walsh (D), Twelve Hundred Ninety-four Blanks One Hundred Eighty-five CONGRESSMAN Fourteenth District arold, E. Cole (D), Nine 'Hundred Sixty-five )seph William Martin, Jr. (R), Two Thousand Seventy Blanks One Hundred Seventy-six COUNCILLOR First District ph P. Clark, Jr. (D), Ten Hundred Forty-one ar S. Lindsay (R), Eighteen Hundred Sixty-eight Blanks Three Hundred, Two SENATOR, First Bristol District and F. Gregg (D), Nine Hundred .Sixteen is Hunt (R), Two Thousand Fifty-three Blanks Two Hundred Forty-two REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Second Bristol District Ll 'B Patriquin (R) Twenty-five Hundxed Eighty-six [am J. Brown, Three 128 9 1689 14 1294 185 3211 965 2070 176 3211 1041 1868 302 3211 916 2053 242 3211 2586 3 50 George Sawyer, Three Joseph Tarte, One William H. McCue, One Blanks Six Hundred Seventeen 61 321 CLERK OF COURTS Bristol County Sydney TI. Burrell (R), Eighteen Hundred Sixty-eight 186,1 Charles E. Harrington (D), Ten Hundred Fifteen 1011, Blanks Three Hundred Twenty-eight 32f 3211 REGISTER OF DEEDS Bristol County Harold A. Goff (R), Nineteen Hundred and six • 1906 Francis J. O'Boy (D), Nine Hundred Eighty-eight 988 Blanks Three Hundred Seventeen 317' COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Bristol County (Vote for Two) Leo H. Coughlin (D), Seven 'Hundred Ninety-two 79 George F. Dean (R), Fifteen Hundred Ninety-three 159 William F. Lynch (D), Seven Hundred and Ten 71 Thomas W. Whitfield (R), Thirteen Hundred and Twenty-six 132 Blanks Two Thousand and One 200: QUESTION N0. 1 Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, win and all other alcoholic beverages) ?_ YES, Fourteen Hundred Ninety-nine 141 NO, Nine Hundred Twenty-six 9 Blanks 51 Seven Hundred Eighty-six 786 3211 NEMNWMMf hall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of and malt beverages (wines and (beer, ale and all other malt ages) ? 'ES, Fourteen Hundred Thirty-two 1432 [0, Eight Hundred Thirty-eight 838 Tanks Nine Hundred Forty-one 941 3211 QUESTION NO. 3 hall licenses be ,granted in this town for the sale therein of eoh.olic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on remises ? "ES, Fifteen Hundred Forty-six 1546 f 0, Seven Hundred Forty-eight 748 lanks Nine Hundred Seventeen 917 3211 QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote for i.tion providing for ten dollar weekly payments to each ent of old age assistance?" "ES, Seventeen Hundred Twenty-two 1722 1O, Four Hundred, Forty=five 445 tanks Ten Hundred Forty-four 1044 3211 QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote for 3tablishment of a lottery to be conducted by the Common- the net proceeds of which shall provide additional revenue e Old Age Assistance Fund?" 'ES, Fourteen Hundred Fifty-eight 1458 52 53 NO, Six Hundred Ninety-eight 698 Harrison A. Morse, Town. Clerk of Mansfield Blanks Ten Hundred Fifty-five 1055 „ George E. Smith, Town Clerk of Norton John M. Smith, Town Clerk of Easton 3211 M Lillie B. Merrill, Town Clerk of Raynham The polls were closed at 8:00, P. M. A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk The meeting closed at 11:58 P. M. November 18, 1940 A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town. Clerk Delivered to Royal B. Patriquin, 144 South Main St., Mans - field, Certificate of Election as Representative Elect of Destrict Mansfield, Mass., November 15, 1940 No. 2. This is to certify that the number of ballots cast in the James Newall towns of Mansfield, Norton, Easton and Raynham (this being the !' Constable' of Mansfield Second Bristol Representative District) on the fifth day of Nov- ember, A. D. 1940 for one Representative in General Court ivas Eight Thousand Six 'Hundred, Forty-nine (8649). A true' copy, Attest: Harrison A. Morse Town Clerk The result of the election was as follows: Mansfield, Mass., November 30, 1940 Royal B. Patriquin of Mansfield (Republican) In accordance with a letter received from the Secretary of In Mansfield, Twenty-five Hundred Eighty-six I6 .State for a Recount of the Ballots Cast in the Eelection held Nov - In Easton, Twenty-one Hundred Ninety -Six 258 2196 ember 5, 1940 for Governor, a meeting was held on the above date In Norton, Ten Hundred, Ninety 1090-11by the Town Clerk and, Board of Registrars at 9:00 A. M. Novem- ber 30 1940. Mr. John I. Houghton and William L. Welch were In Raynham, Seven Hundred and ten 710. appointed Clerks, and were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties' by Harrison A. Morse, Town Clerk. Mr. Leverett In Mansfield, William J. Brown, Three 6582 ? 3 Saltonstall, Republican, was represented by Royal B. Patriquin, Walter G. Cheyne and Hazel M. Turner, all of Mansfield, Mass. In Mansfield, George Sawyer, Three In Mansfield, Joseph Tarte, One 3 Mr. Paul A Dever, Democrat, was represented by Henry C. Gill, In Mansfield, William H. McCue, One 1 = 1 Brockton, Mass.; Joseph W. Linehan, Easton, Mass.; Lea M. Harlow, Easton, Mass.; and George L. Brutcher, Mansfield, Mass. In Easton, John Ames, Jr., One m 2 At 4:45T. M. a summary of the 'Recount was declared as follows:— In Easton, Albert Wood, One Y Blanks GOVERNOR In Mansfield, Six Hundred Seventeen In Easton, Seven Hundred and Ten 617 ` Henning A. Blomen (SL), Four 4 In Norton, Four Hundred and Ten 710 4,10�, Jeffrey W. Campbell (S), Three 3 '(D), 1206 In Raynham, Three Hundred and Nineteen 319 Paul A. Dever Twelve Hundred Six 1 d Otis Archer Hood (C), One 6 E. Tallmadge Root (P), Six n 20561,11Leverett l Saltonstall- (R), Eighteen Hundred Seventy-four 1874 • A true copy. Attest: Harrison A. Morse INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS Mr. Harold H. Everett Town Manager Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: 117 3211 Town Clerk I respectfully submit the report of the Inspector_ of Buildi+xgs, for the year ending December 31, '1940. During the year there have been one hundred sixty-five (165) permits issued to the estimated cost of $102,345.00 which have been inspected. They are divided as follows: 12 Dwelling Houses 3 Camps 23 Garages 4 Poultry Houses 3 Sheds 1 Greenhouse 1 Store 6 Heaters Installed Remodelling, Alterations etc. Residential Non -Residential 17 Buildings removed Total $34,000.00 800.00 5,575.00 3,975.00 450.00 150.00 25,000.00 1,850.00' 18,595.00 11,950.00 $102,345.0 Respectfully submitted, HARRISON M. NEWCOMB Inspector of Buildinz; 55 Annual Report in accordance with Section 20 (e) of the Town Charter f I herewith submit a general report of work carried out in de- } partments under my jurisdiction. It is, of course, impossible to list all details but I have attempted to list items of construction which' might prove to be of value as mere statistics, or show as future assets in the community. During the past year, the cooperation of the Selectmen and their valued counsel is herewith gratefully acknowledged, as is the cooperation of the department heads outside the Manager's province. To my loyal chiefs, superintendents, and co-workers, I record my appreciation for their continued, loyalty, interest and unfailing courtesy. Through this loyal cooperation. I have been able to carry out the policies as directed by the Selectmen, and obtain the greatest return for the funds expended. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Picked up rubbish weekly Widened, junction of Maple and Oakland Streets. Cleaned out Maple Street pit. Hauled commodities from Taunton to commissary. Plowed snow and sanded streets. Scraped Branch. and, Hall Streets and sections of Ware and Mill Streets. Cleaned up leaves in gutters. Opened water drains and cleaned catch basins. Cut brush on Gilbert, Otis, Willow, School, Creeden, Tremont, West, South, Franklin, East, Fruit, Short, Pratt, Hope, Williams, 'Jewell, Chauncy, Linden, Park, Walnut and Shields Streets. Took down trees on North Common Built cu& ng at North Common. Put out street signs. Mowed, grass at cemeteries, commons and Fisher -Richardson House. Raked and rolled, No: Common, So. Common, East Mansfield, Com- mon and Memorial Park. Hauled wood to Infirmary. Levelled dump at Infirmary. Sowed grass seed on South Common 56 Patched culvert on. Elm Street. Plowed snow on Fulton's Pond. Delivered baskets for West Side Benevolent Society. ... Allen Street 71/2 cu. yds. Memorial Park 2073 cu. yds Aspen Street 971/2 " " Mill Street 1542.1/2 " " Balcom Street 75 " " North Common 160 " " Beech Street 15 " " North Main St. 871/2 Otis Street Bella Nista Ave. 1471/2 " " Oak Street 10 99 99 Branch Street 2391/2 99 99 Oakland Street 100 99 99 Carpenter Ave. 271/2 " " Otis Street 1171/2 99 97 Central Street 4621/2 " Plain Street 21/2 998 Chauncy Street 721/2 " " Pine Street 30 " Chilson Avenue 921/2 " " Pratt Street 416 " Coral Street 20 " " Pumping Station 15 Williams Street Cottage Street 1971/2 " " Reservoir Street 22021/2 37,233 gals. County Street 15 " " Rumford Avenue 3891/2 "= " Court Street 21/2 " " Samoset Avenue 721/2 Pratt Street Creeden Street 71/2 " " School Street 2771/2 7,093 " Curtin Street 10 " " Shawmut Avenue 521/2 1,645 " Dean Street 25 " " Shields Street 1221/2 aper Avenue Draper Avenue 100 - " " So. Main St. 1061 gh; Street Dump 3241/2 " " Spring Street 65 2,319 East Street 771/2 " " Summer Street 40 " Light Plant 105 " " Swett Street 271/2 West Street 'Elm Street 321/2 " " Tremont Street 123 Essex Street 119 " " Walnut Street 5 Franklin Street 971/2 " " Ware Street 8121/2 Fruit Street 55 " " Warren Avenue 170 George ,Street 160 " " Webb Place 21/2 Hall Street 190 " " West Street 202 Henry Street 271/2 " " W. Church Street 150 High Street 721/2 " " Williams Street 185 Hope Street 130 " " Wilson Place 10 Infirmary 5 " " Winter Street 966 Jewell 70 " " Yard 492 " Maple Street 3371/2 Total 15,4001/2 cu. yds. 57 SNOW FENCE Snow fence has been erected on the following streets: 600 feet 4,550 feet 950 feet 300 feet ch Street 1,550 feet Ware Street incy Street 550 feet West Street >' Street 700 feet Williams Street Street 700feet Willow Street land Street 1,700 feet 1,008 � apbell Street 100 Total 11,600 feet During 1940 tarvia has been applied, either partially or wholly, he following streets: . nom Street 1,716 gals Henry Street 600 gals. ch Street 300 " Jewell Street '1,015 nch Street 800 " Maple Street 1,008 � apbell Street 100 " � Memorial Park Entr. 499 � penter Avenue 550 " Otis Street 2,300 ,uncy' Street 2,704 " Pine Street 800 al Street 440 " Pratt Street 1,018 edon Street 400 " Reservoir Street 3,759 " ,t 'Street 1,231 " School. Street 2,858 " i Street 998 " Spring Street Sp 1,000 " tnklin Street 1,319 " Tremont Street 1,898 tit Street 2,280, " West Street 1,015 fl `Street 3,155 " Williams Street 3,470 " I Total 37,233 gals. Tarvia was also applied to sewer trenches on the following eets: - Ila Nista Ave. 2,470 gals. Pratt Street 6,019 gals. ilson Avenue 1,848 " Rumford Avenue 7,093 " Ain Street 311 " Samoset Avenue 1,645 " an Street 758 " Shawmut Avenue 1,235 " aper Avenue 1,008 " Shields Street 1,635 " gh; Street 1,204 " Summer Street 1,304 " ►rth�j Main Street 2,319 " Swett Street 700 " Akland Street 2,235 " Warren Avenue 2,470 " West Street 1,508 " Total 35,762 gals. 58 Hot mix was applied to sidewalks on the following streets: Chauncy Street 25 ton Park Street 25 ton Draper Avenue 20 » Shields Street 24 " Total 94 ton WATER DEPARTMENT Read meters semi-annually. Renewed thirty-two house services. Installed eighteen new house services. Checked hydrants for leaks and broken parts. Extended 6" water main on Fruit Street for 430 feet. Dug out and replaced several broken and damaged curb boxes. Repaired, drinking fountains. Repaired, old 6" main and installed alternate 8" main under West Mansfield Railroad crossing. Installed 14" gate at corner of North Main and Dane Streets. " Drained off dead ends. Cut brush and grass around hydrants., Connected, railroad service to 6" main on Foundry Street. Transferred house services on Rumford Avenue from 6" to new 8" main. STATISTICS OF WATER PUMPING STATION FOR 1940 59 W. P. A. ACTIVITIES th Control—Operated January 1 to April 1. General creosoting throughout town. ,'hway Improvements—Operated January 1 to March 2 and, April 9 to July 17. Loaded, hauled, and spread approximately 4,900 cubic yards of gravel on Oak, Mill, Reservoir, Ware and Branch Streets. wing Project—Operated January 1 to December 31. All material produced is turned over to the central distributing center at Taunton. ausehold Aid—Operated January 1 to December 31. Performed for worthy families incapacitated by illness or need. igineering Survey—Operated January 1 to December 31. General survey of all streets in the town., A new town map was pro- duced during the year. ater Mains—Operated January 1 to May 5 and July 18 to Decem- ber 31: Replaced or extended mains on the following streets (all 8" cement lined pipe) : 955 feet West Street, to Walnut Street 0 99 Walnut Street, West Street to dead end 1 80800 " Rumford Avenue, Villa to Chauncy 2,485 " West Street, Walnut Street westerly 496 West Street, furnished by W. P. A. Total 6,186 f eet idewalk - Construction—Operated May 10 to December 31. Con- crete walk and curb constructed on the following streets: South Main Street, Spring Street southerly 2,4523 sq. yds. Cottage Street, No. Main to Chilson Central Street, West Street to Paine Road 2,083 " Total 4,758 sq. yds. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT anuary iervices run during the month -1. .1epairs to fire alarm on School and North Main Streets. Maintenance of municipal street lamps on School Street and River- side_ Drive. transformer installed: 1-3 KVA, Pole No. 2, Edgewood Street. Lamp renewals as follows: Number of Approximate Average Daily Hours Daily Gallons Gallons January Pumped 3871/4 Average Pumped Pumped February 3381/4 12-x- 11-x-- 26,394,000 21,955,000 851,419 March April 342i/2 11-}- 22,865,000 756,896 737,580 May 279'/2 2593/ 9+ 8+ 19,121,000 16,435,000 637,866 June 2613/ 9-{- 17,7251000 530,163 590,833 July August 2611/2 309 8+ 18,010,000 580,967 September 3321/2 10 8+ 20;653,000 15,227,000 663,333 507,566 October November 2211/4 2131/2 8+ 16,017,000 516,677 December 2211/2 7-{ 7-}- 15,362,000 15,689,000 512,066 506,096 59 W. P. A. ACTIVITIES th Control—Operated January 1 to April 1. General creosoting throughout town. ,'hway Improvements—Operated January 1 to March 2 and, April 9 to July 17. Loaded, hauled, and spread approximately 4,900 cubic yards of gravel on Oak, Mill, Reservoir, Ware and Branch Streets. wing Project—Operated January 1 to December 31. All material produced is turned over to the central distributing center at Taunton. ausehold Aid—Operated January 1 to December 31. Performed for worthy families incapacitated by illness or need. igineering Survey—Operated January 1 to December 31. General survey of all streets in the town., A new town map was pro- duced during the year. ater Mains—Operated January 1 to May 5 and July 18 to Decem- ber 31: Replaced or extended mains on the following streets (all 8" cement lined pipe) : 955 feet West Street, to Walnut Street 0 99 Walnut Street, West Street to dead end 1 80800 " Rumford Avenue, Villa to Chauncy 2,485 " West Street, Walnut Street westerly 496 West Street, furnished by W. P. A. Total 6,186 f eet idewalk - Construction—Operated May 10 to December 31. Con- crete walk and curb constructed on the following streets: South Main Street, Spring Street southerly 2,4523 sq. yds. Cottage Street, No. Main to Chilson Central Street, West Street to Paine Road 2,083 " Total 4,758 sq. yds. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT anuary iervices run during the month -1. .1epairs to fire alarm on School and North Main Streets. Maintenance of municipal street lamps on School Street and River- side_ Drive. transformer installed: 1-3 KVA, Pole No. 2, Edgewood Street. Lamp renewals as follows: Total number of hours pumped -3,428 Total gallons pumped -225,453,000 59 W. P. A. ACTIVITIES th Control—Operated January 1 to April 1. General creosoting throughout town. ,'hway Improvements—Operated January 1 to March 2 and, April 9 to July 17. Loaded, hauled, and spread approximately 4,900 cubic yards of gravel on Oak, Mill, Reservoir, Ware and Branch Streets. wing Project—Operated January 1 to December 31. All material produced is turned over to the central distributing center at Taunton. ausehold Aid—Operated January 1 to December 31. Performed for worthy families incapacitated by illness or need. igineering Survey—Operated January 1 to December 31. General survey of all streets in the town., A new town map was pro- duced during the year. ater Mains—Operated January 1 to May 5 and July 18 to Decem- ber 31: Replaced or extended mains on the following streets (all 8" cement lined pipe) : 955 feet West Street, to Walnut Street 0 99 Walnut Street, West Street to dead end 1 80800 " Rumford Avenue, Villa to Chauncy 2,485 " West Street, Walnut Street westerly 496 West Street, furnished by W. P. A. Total 6,186 f eet idewalk - Construction—Operated May 10 to December 31. Con- crete walk and curb constructed on the following streets: South Main Street, Spring Street southerly 2,4523 sq. yds. Cottage Street, No. Main to Chilson Central Street, West Street to Paine Road 2,083 " Total 4,758 sq. yds. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT anuary iervices run during the month -1. .1epairs to fire alarm on School and North Main Streets. Maintenance of municipal street lamps on School Street and River- side_ Drive. transformer installed: 1-3 KVA, Pole No. 2, Edgewood Street. Lamp renewals as follows: 60 23-60 CP Series Lamps 9-250 CP ,Series Lamps 1-60,0 CP Series Lamps 1--G-30 Flood Light 1—G-40 Flood Light February Services run during the month -1 Extension of secondaries on Otis Street Repairs to municipal street lamps on Oakland, North Main, Sout Main and Elm Streets. Repairs to fire alarm on Oakland, North Main, South Main, Schoo El.m, and Otis Streets. Lamp renewals as follows: 30-60 CP' Series Lamps 7-250 CP Series Lamps 18--600 CP Series Lamps ., 1—Socket March Services run during the month -1. Extension of primaries on High Street. Repairs to street light fixtures on Elan and North Main Streets. Transformer installed: 2-71/2 KVA off High Street. Extension of fire 'alarm on Otisand Elm Streets. Lamp renewals as follows: 30-60 CP Series Lamps 7-250 CP Series Lamps 1-600 CP Series Lamps 5—Sockets 1-250W 115V G-30 Flood Light April Extension of primaries on Shawmut Avenue. Repairs to fire alarm on East Street. Extension of fire alarm on Otis Street. Lamp renewals as follows: 23-60 CP Series Lamps 7-250 CP Series Lamps 61 May Maintenance of municipal street lamps on Samoset Avenue and West Street. Repairs to fire alarm on Samoset Avenue. Extension of lines on Pratt Street. Lamp renewals as follows: 34=60 CP' Series Lamps 2-250 CP Series Lamps 3-600, CP .Series Lamps June Services run during the month -2 Extension of secondaries off Pratt Street. Repairs to street light fixtures on Columbus Avenue. Repairs to fire alarm on Chauncy and North Main Streets. Lamp renewals as follows: 13- 60 CP Series Lamps 5-250 CP Series Lamps 1=G-30 25OW Lamp 2—Sockets 1-6.6 amp. 100 CP Series Lamp July Services run during the month -3. Extension of secondaries on Fruit, Coral and Gilbert Streets. Repairs to street light lamps on Fruit, South Main and Church Streets. Repairs to fire alarm on. North Main and Elm Streets. Transformers installed: 1-15 KVA in rear of Day State Tap & Die Co. 1-3 KVA opposite 380 Gilbert Street. New street lights installed as follows: 1-60- CP Series Lamp, Pole No. 14, Walnut Street. 1-60 CP Series Lamp, Pole No. 11, Walnut Street. Lamp renewals as f ollowvs : 26-60 CP Series Lamps 9-250 CP Series Lamps 1-600 CP Series Lamps August Services run during the month -2. Extension of secondaries on Dean, Central, Oak, High, and Benefit Streets. Repairs to fire alarm on West Street and at Fire Station. Maintenance of municipal street lamps on West Street. Transformers installed: 1-3 KVA at 447 West Street, 1-3 KVA near 49 Oak Street. 1-3 KVA at 130 Balcom Street. Lamp renewals as follows: 17-60 CP Series Lamps 6-250 CP Series Lamps 1-6.6 amp. 600 CP ,Series Lamp 1—Mogul Base 30OW 115V Lamp September Repairs to fire alarm on West Street Repairs to street light fixtures on West, North Main and Ph Streets. Lamp renewals as follows: 30-60 CP Series Lamps 44-250 CP Series Lamps 21-20 Amp. -10,000 lumens October Services run during the month -4. Extension of secondaries on Elm, South Main, Dean and, Asps Streets. Repairs to street light fixtures on Williams, Otis, Central and 0, - Streets. Repairs to fire alarm on Central and West Streets. Lamp renewals as follows: 2.7-60 CP Series Lamps 2-250 CP Series Lamps 1—Socket November Services run during the month -4. Extension of secondaries on Spring and East Streets. 63 Repairs to street light fixtures on Charles and Winter Streets. Street light installed on Pole No. 8, Otis Street -60 CP Series Lamp Transformer installed: 1-15 KVA on Draper Avenue, Lamp renewals as follows: 25-60 CP Series Lamps 4-250 CP .Series Lamps 2-600 CP Series 6.6 amps. December Services run during the month -3. Extension of secondaries on Warren Avenue and Otis Street. Repairs to street light fixtures on Winter, High and Central Streets. Transformers installed: 1-15 KVA opposite 200 Rumford Avenue 1-15 KVA at corner of Pratt and North Main Streets 1-71/2 KVA opposite 32 Warren Avenue 1-15 KVA opposite Mansfield Motors RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE YEAR 1941 1. I recommend that the Selectmen and Finance Board, give consideration to the purchase of a gasoline shovel for the use of the Public Works Department. Over the next few years the labor situation will undoubtedly be entirely different from today. In addition to ,regular highway work, a shovel couldralso be used for snow removal. 2. I am still of the opinion that oil burners should be installed in the Memorial Building and the Town Hall. Both buildings are continually loaded with dust and dirt from the present method of soft coal heating. It may not constitute a saving in operation, but it certainly would give better protection to the property. 3. The program of putting black top surfaces on gravel roads should be continued as rapidly as the financial condition of the town allows. 4., If recommendation No. 1 is carried through, I would, suggest that West Street be rebuilt from the railroad crossing to South Street and .South 'Street to the town line. At present this is a very narrow, dangerous stretch of road. This could not be all 64 carried out in one year, but if a program splitting the cost over three year period were put into effect, it would be a great improv ment through this section. 5. The trimmings of the Memorial Building should be paint4 and the second coat of paint applied to the Town Hall. 6. Further consideration should be given to the question r underground electric light system for the business section. N( only would it be an improvement from the viewpoint of stref lighting, but it would be helpful in improving the general appeal ance of the main street. 7. I recommend that a W. P. A. program be filed to carry of the sidewalk work during the corning year. If W. P. A. wox should be discontinued, I feel that the town should increase ii appropriation and continue this work regardless of whether or nc it can be carried out as a relief project. 8. I believe that the Board, should give serious consideratio to the extension of the routes for the collection of garbage, particu larly through the north end of the 'community, namely Nort] Main Street above the freight house and the whole of Angell Stree and Summit Avenue. There is also a section at the lower end o Branch Street which should be given consideration. If the Boar( recommends this extension, the purchase of atruck to carry oul this work would be necessary since the present means of a hors( drawn conveyance is inadequate and not as sanitary as a truck. 9. I believe the Board should insist that more attention bE given to the amount appropriated for the suppression of insects. The appropriation last year did not have any provision for the purchase of materials. If the same amount is appropriated this year, it will leave us without funds for the purchase of insecticides and other materials to properly carry out the work of this department. 10. At a cost of approximately $200, the tennis courts at Me- morial Park could be completed and made available to the people of the community. There is far more demand for these than I feel the Board realizes. I would also recommend that the usual appropriation be made for the maintenance and operation of the playground at the Park. 65 L. Now that the sewerage system is completely in operation, el that the Board should give consideration to the elimination til so-caled "pipe nuisances" into the various brooks and rivers ;he town with the end in view that eventually all those who r have cesspools or other drainage areas which seep or are ;d into any of the brooks or rivers be made to tie these connec- s into the sewerage system. Yours respectfully, H. H. EVERETT Town Manager HEALTH OFFICER January 10, 1941 r ;sachusetts e year 1940 there were Seventy-nine (79) contagious ted as follows: en -pox Eighteen Sites Eleven an Measles Three Pneumonia Four es Five as Twenty-three .t Fever Four ,culosis (All other Forms) One ping Cough Ten Very truly yours, HARRISON A. MORSE, Health Officer 66 INSPECTOR OFWIRES December 31, 1 Mr. Harold H. Everett Town Manager Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I respectfully submit the following report of the Wire Insp( for for 1940: I have made (250) two hundred and fifty inspections a found them done according to the standard specifications adopt] by the National Electric Association and the National Code. Respectfully sub,mit%d, EDWARD C. McNUfiT, Inspector of Wig INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING December 31, 1 Mr. Harold H. Everett Town Manager Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I have inspected the slaughtering of seventeen (17) anim during the year which were found free from disease. Respectfully yours, RALPH B. WILL Inspector of Slaughter: 67 F�. A. Sewer Project January 11, 1941 and of Selectmen nsfield,Mass. :itlemen: following report describes the system of sewers and the reatment works constructed under our supervision for rd and placed in operation at the public opening and L ' held on June 15th and 16th, 1940]. construction was undertaken as a P. W. A. Project (Mass. participation in which was voted by the ,Town as a ieeting held on July 25, 1938 when a bond issue of Lo. provide the Town's share of the cost was authorized. ,te of August 4, 1938, your Board voted to accept the rant of 45.0 percent of the estimated cost of the project, rit not to exceed $192,847. The final grant payment n the project was $201,284. oval by the Department of Public Health of .an application 3oard to construct sewerage works was voted October 8, included sewers for the built-up section of the Town and eatment' works located in the southerly part of the Town 10 feet east of South Main Street and about 2400 feet he corner` of Fruit and Hall Streets. sure completion within the earliest practicable time anti Ltee reasonable costs incident to competitive bidding, it led to divide the proposed construction into four con- mee for construction of main and lateral sewers and one outfall sewer and sewage treatment works. were received on .September 29, '1938 for construction of sections of the collecting system with the following 68 CONTRACT NO 1 CONTRACT NO. 2 A. Ross & Son $57,142.50 A. Ross & Son $64,858. Middlesex Const. Co. 63,951.80 Middlesex Const. 66,554. N. Cibotti Co. 69,797.0,0' N. Cibbotti Co. 70,081. C. Reppucci & Sons 72411.95 DiMarco & Ciccone 75,117. R. Civitarese & Co. 73,778.00 John Williams 76,119. J. MacDonald Co. 74,115.00 R. Civitarese & Co. 77,532. DiMarco & Ciccone 78,163.30 J. Deveney Co. 77,766. John Williams 82,822.501 Rocco Zoppo 83,388. A. Baruffaldi Co. 85,130.45 J. MacDonald Co. 85,074, Frank T. Westcott 85,152.05 C. Reppucci & Sons 88,862.' W. W. Staples 88,749.65 F. T. Westcott 96,748: A. Baruffaldi Co. 100,332.; CONTRACT NO. 3 Middlesex Const. Co. $65,306.75 A. Ross & Son 73,520.85 John Williams 78,056.45 .. Nat. Engr. Co. '80,593.95 N. Cibotti 81,489.50 R. Civitarese 84,783.25 DiMarco & Ciccone 84,966.90 J. MacDonald Co. 88,550.50 F. T. Westcott 92,295.95 k C. Reppucci & Son 99,047.30 A. Baruffaldi Co. 102,632.90 All three contracts were awarded on basis of the lowest b received and the contract documents were signed by your Board o October 1, 1938 and, approved by P. W. A. on October 11, 1931 Work was started on all three contracts October 13, 1938. The unit prices of the successful bidders were substantially b low the preliminary estimates of cost, the total of the canvassn amounts for the three contracts being approximately $73,600 to than our estimates. Preparation of detail design of the sewage treatment wad and drafting of drawings and, specifications delayed the opening; bids on this construction until February 23, 1939 when the f" lowing proposals were received: CONTRACT NO. 4` Middlesex Constr. Co. $105,415.25 �r 69 C. Reppucci & Son 110,343.85 J. MacDonald Constr. Co. 121,969.25 Jas. A. Munroe & Son 122,693.75 Frank T. Westcott 122,700.00 This contract was awarded to the Middlesex Construction ompany on the basis of being the lowest bid received and con - ;ruction was commenced on March 21, 1939. On account of the low, prices resulting from competitive bid, ing, it was possible to include in the initial construction the mnections from main sewers to, the side lines of streets and on ,pril 18, 1939; the following proposals for constructing sewer Dnnections and the surface treatment of roads where sewers were hp rn„ctructed were received. CONTRACT NO. 5 A. German and, Guy Conti $27,625 Middlesex Construction Co. 32,943 Rocco Zoppo 34,640 John Williams 37,590 tract for this work was awarded to Germani & Conti of being the lowest bid received and work was started L939. ne apparent in June 1939 that funds`' were available it construction and to take full advantage of the par - P. W. A. your Board voted on June 29th to extend the veers and connections and an Amendatory Application �vering the proposed extensions. The additional sewer was undertaken by Middlesex Construction Company )n, by agreement, to their existing contract No. 3 and Lections,by Germani & Conti as an extension of Con- punt of the prevalence of wet cellars throughout the hallow drainage afforded by the Back Bay Brook and a of pondage on the Rumford River, it was apparent rainage would be necessary to construct reasonably ,;' and would be a valuable asset due to the availability >utlets Included in the design, and, estimates of cost °ehensive system of underdrainage and this was carried construction. The value of the underdrainage system was apparent f the start as evidenced by lowering of ground water along N Main Street and in Church Street where cellar sump pump use discontinued after construction was started. Construction under Contract No. 1 was started in Spi Street at the Rumford River; Contract No. 2 was started in Wil Place, and Contract No. 3 in West Street at the Rumford R and progressed in a westerly direction. No unexpected difficulties were encountered in sewer c struction except that in Wilson Place high ground water i coarse gravel strata yielded water so freely that continuous pul ing was required to lay the sewer in a dry trench. At the treatment plant ,difficult conditions were encounterec excavation for the Imhoff and the secondary tanks, a wellpc system was installed and after considerable delay the foun4ati for both these structures were satisfactorily completed. The quantities of work done under the principal items of c tracts for construction of the collecting system is shown in following tabulation: DESCRIPTION CONTRACTS TOT: No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Excavation Earth cu.yd. 13,019 18,128 26,403 57,1 Excavation Rock cu.yd,. 790 1,492 540 2, Sewers, 5 -in. (Pub.Bld) feet 74 80, 820 8 " ` Mains " 6,071 17,210 24,716 47,41 10 6,32.6 4,018 10,tl 12 776 15 1,023 1,( 18 4,824 4,£ 20 969 Subdrains 6 -in. to 10 -in. incl. 11,106 23,199 30,213 64,9 Manholes 41 98 124 Total length of sewers (feet) 13,125 24,008 30,826 67,E In addition to the sewers constructed under Contract 1\ No. 2, and No. 3, an 18 -inch outfall sewer 2703 feet in length laid from South Main Street to the sewage treatment w 71 ig a total length of main and lateral sewers of 13:38 miles meted under the project. Tnder contract for constructing sewer connections including ork done under the Amendatory Application, 950 connections ing 19,800 linear feet were completed between main sewer he side line of streets. At the present time, approximately f these connections have been extended to abutting premises. 'he design of the sewers is based on the separate system ,by sanitary wastes alone and no storm water or surface drain- ; provided for. Vitrified, salt -glazed clay sewer pipe is used ghout, except at stream crossings. Sewage flows by gravity gh a main sewer laid in South Main Street southerly from ion of East and West ,Streets ranging in diameter from '15 inches, inclusive. This main sewer also serves as a common for its entire length except for the 2700 feet of outfall be - L South Main Street and the treatment works. >econdary 'main sewers are constructed in Wilson Place, ig as an outlet for the southerly end of the Back Bay District; :st'Street, which provides an outlet for the Rumford Avenue ventral Street districts; in Court Street and through Chilson axe for the principal area in the Back Bay Brook District. The in North Main Street provides an outlet for the district erly from Pratt Street. 'he Town has been fortunate that of the more than 13.0 miles vers constructed, less than 3700 feet have been laid in locations abutting property was not served and, therefore, assessable. J1 sewers and sewer connections were made with compound, poured hot and so effective in reducing a temporary connection has been made to the at Nest Street to provide liquid enough to flush and a workable velocity through the treatment e been constructed at an average ,depth of 8.0 feet re located at all changes in line and grade, or ap- )-feet intervals. Branches for connection of abut- 3,ve been !built into the sewer opposite each existing .lso at vacant lots for future development, the e between connections being 28.0 feet. I All sewers 10.0 inches in diameter and, larger within f limits of highways are laid in a concrete cradle as a reinforceme against breakage, 1400 cubic yards of concrete being used f this purpose. Risers have been constructed on all branches where ma: sewer is laid deeper than 7.0 feet, this to prevent necessity fi excessive depth of excavation in making future connections. As previously stated, subdrains have been constructed undo all sewers with outlets to existing watercourses. Subdrains val in size from 6 -inch diameter to 10 -inch diameter inclusive; clz sewer pipe has been used for subdrain including 8 -inch diameter concrete pipe is used for all 10 -inch subdrains. Between Wilson Place and, Spring Street, two lines of 10 -in( pipe laid' in parallel were used to provide a connection betwe( the drains from North Main Street and Wilson Place and the ou lets through Spring Street and in South Main Street souther] from Spring Street. Principal outlets for the subdrainage systei are located in West Street at Rumford, River Bridge, in Sprir Street at Rumford River and to the brook southerly from Benel Street. All subdrains are laid with open joints and surrounded t eight inches of graded screened gravel or crushed stone.. T direct connections to the subdrain pipes have been permitted prevent 'overloading and possibility of plugging. Manholes are constructed of brickmasonry and, in general, 8 -inch wall thickness, where sewers are laid in deep trenches locations where ground water may be high, wall thickness of 12 inches has been used. Castings for frames, covers and steps a of heavy design and should withstand any traffic conditions whi( can be reasonably anticipated. A treatment plant, of Imhoff tank -trickling filter type, is 1+ cated in property purchased by the Town in the area easterl from ,South Main Street and southerly from Fruit Street. T1 estimated time of flow from the center of the Town` to the plan is less than two hours, on which basis the sewage` is still fres upon reaching the plant which discounts odor nuisance. The quaff tity of sewage reaching the plant is measured and automaticall recorded, 'by a Venturi meter which will provide the informatic essary for the operator to adjust use of units to quantity of ,age to be treated. Duplicate comminutor units are installed in a separate room the Administration Building. Automatic control is provided mitting; _ continuous or intermittent operation of the motor aen_screen and, shredder which reduces the rags and large sus- Lded matter to settleable solids, guarding againt clogging of ,s of the Imhoff settling chamber. The Imhoff tank is a two-story concrete structure .with a total )th below flow line of about 25.0 feet. The object -of this tank is remove from the sewage such settleable solids or sludge -forming aerial that otherwise would clog the filter. The upper story of the tank is the settling chamber through ich the sewage flows continuously. This chamber has vertical ,es and steep' sloping bottom which is slotted to permit settled ids to slide into the lower compartment or digestion chamber. volume which provides for a two-hour time of flow through the per chamber' is available and the lower or digestion compartment s a volume of 12,500 cubic feet, or sufficient to hold the sludge a number of months for decomposition to take place. Gas aerated during the process of decomposition is vented to the nosphere through chimneys along the sides and through center tank. Clarified sewage after passing through the settling chamber ws to a dosing tank, which when full discharges at intervals, a edetermined quantity of sewage automatically to the trickling ter through spray nozzles which distribute the sewage uni- rmly over the surface. The trickling filter has a surface area -of 0.26 acres and is nstructed of 11/2 to 21/2 -inch crushed trap rock enclosed in con- ete walls ' and has a concrete bottom provided with underdrain stem. A secondary settling tank collects the filter effluent and, further arifies it before passing on to the brook as a non-putrescible, able, non -odorous liquid. Material settled out in secondary tank periodically pumped back to Imhoff tank settling chamber or to Le digestion compartment as may be found best by operating 74 The work as actually constructed is shown on a set of recc drawings, copies of which have been furnished and on which abi ting estates have been indicated by property division lines a frontage figures. In quality of materials used and methods of construction provide against depreciation, the system as built is as good as could be made within reasonable limits of cost and with t: financial assistance afforded by the 45.0 percent Federal gra which made the total cost to the Town only $250,000, your Boa: is to be congratulated on the results ` obtained. ;The courtesy and assistance rendered by your Board throug] out the work is recognized and fully appreciated. Respectfully submitted, FAB :h F. A. BARBOUR TOWN INFIRMARY December 31, 19' Mr. Harold H. Everett Town Manager Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: The following report is respectfully submitted." During the year ten men and one woman were cared for the farm. Five men were discharged and six men admitted. The largest number of inmates at one time was nine and U. smallest, seven. At the present time we have eight men and one woman. Respectfully submitted, RALPH L. WILLIAM 75 Board of Assessors Board of Selectmen geld, Massachusetts ,men: he ,annual report of the Board of Assessors for the year 1940 Follows er of persons assessed on property ........ 2542 er of Polls assessed on Jan. 1, 1940........ 2262 er of Additional Polls assessed ................ 24 of Personal Estate assessed .................... 400,975.00 of Buildings` assessed ..-..-.. --_------ -------- 5,275,550.00 of Land assessed ------------------------------------ 1,326,010.00 eal and Personal Value ............... 7------------ $7,002,535.00 �s assessed -------------------------------- 53 assessed ---------------------------------- 283 r Neat Cattle assessed ....... 59 >ons assessed ---------------------------- 8 . and Chickens assessed....... -13,817 s assessed -------------------------------- 294 assessed ---------------------------------- 70 ation per thousand ................ 34.00 appropriations-------------------------- 353,520.91 ---- ----------------------------------------------- 19,680.00 at to be raised ........................ 12,200.001 Reservations---------------------------- 286.21 aal Accounts ----------_---------------- 725.31 -------' ----------- ------------------------------ 11,607.02 ........... -------------------------------------- 7,694.21 ----- '---------'--------------------------------- 405,713.66 teceipts & Available Funds.. 163,103.47 y Taxation---------------- --------------- $242,610.19 lment .................................................... 200.00 76 Personal - - . .. ............... - 10 Total.............................................................. $30 PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Churches.---------•-----------------------•--•-••-•---...-----••----•--- 133,00 Cemeteries............................................................ 9,27 Schools--•----------------------------------------------------------------- 401,00 TownProperty ---------•--•--------------------------------------- 786,15 EXEMPTIONS ALLOWED ON REAL ESTATE IN 1940: Under clauses Na. 22 and No. 23 value--.--.------ 11,801 Under clauses No. 17 and No. 18 value-.-.-------- 53,00( Under General Laws, Chapter 59 Section 5.... 15,65( Total.............................................................. ....-------•--------------- x80,45( Taxon Same ................................................ - 2,7319 EXCISE TAX REPORT FOR 1940 16.00 Total Number of Automobiles assessed ------------ 2,; Valueon same -................................................... $497,360 Excise 'Tax on same ------------------------------------------ $ 14,747 Requests for abatements .................................... 1938 Number allowed ..........................................'= - - se Amountallowed ----------------------------------------------------- $909 Respectfully 'submitted, 1938 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Francis D. Greany, Chairrr 77 Town Collector EIarold H. Everett - Manager ;field, Mass. Sir: L_herewith respectfully submit any annual report as Tax for the year ending December 31, 1940. actor DEBITS )llected Taxes on Dec. 31, 1939 1937 $ 16.00 se 1937 205.37 1erty 1937 159.68 1938 72.25 se 1938 87.04 )erty 1938 1,922.42 1939 191.50 se 1939 359.13 tonal 1939 4,661.85 ,erty 1939 77,526.46 er liens added 'axes 1937 48.45 ;er liens added 'axes 1938 41.06 ;er liens added 'axes 1939 890.45 ;er liens recorded tember 1939 525.42 ;er Jobbing liens )rded ,September 1939 27.58 al Outstanding Taxes Dec. 31, 1939 86,734.66 amitments for 1940 ,ise 1939 217.55 1 1940 4,572.00 ;se 1940 14,637.25 ,conal 1940 13,636.55 iperty 1940 224,459.84 259,759.19 346,493.8 78 Abatements granted in 1940 Water liens added Property 1931 to ,Taxes 1940 895.82 Water Jobbing liens Property 1933 added to, Taxes 1940 13.81 Water liens recorded Poll 1937 March 1940 569.29 Water liens recorded Personal 1937 September 1940 700.96 Water Jobbing liens Excise 1938 Recorded March 1940 4.44 Water Jobbing liens Poll 1939 Recorded September 1940 12.80 Real Estate .Taxes outstanding Personal for a short period on account 716.40 of disclaimed Tax Titles: 1939 1,069.20 Taxes 1931 10.92 Taxes 1932 10.08 Tuxes 1933 9.00 ., Taxes 1934 8.88 259,759.19 346,493.8 iens added 3s iens added as _ e 79 1939 10.00 1940, 10'.00 ,batements granted in 1940 ons %Y_,<. -Y by al liens added es liens'' added es liens added es 1937 2.00 1937 36.96 1937 53.04 1938 20.00 1938 5.81 1938, 1,499,32 1939 34.00 1939 410.89 1939 3,087.15 1939 72,501.02 1940 3,822.00 1940 13,443.85 1940 154,030.75 1940 '11,598.47 1937 25.28 1938 28.06 1939 CREDITS' Abatements granted in 1940 1210.78 Property 1931 10.92 Property 1932 10.08 Property 1933 9.00 Property 1934 8.88 Poll 1937 6.00 Excise 1937 127.47 Personal 1937 32.16 Poll 1938 8.00 Excise 1938 24.65 Property 1938 116.36 Poll 1939 12.00 Excise 1939 23.41 Personal 1939 716.40 Property 1939 1,069.20 Poll 1940 468.00 ' Excise 1940 909.35 Personal 1940 140.08 Property 1940 1,775.65 iens added 3s iens added as _ e 79 1939 10.00 1940, 10'.00 ,batements granted in 1940 ons %Y_,<. -Y by al liens added es liens'' added es liens added es 1937 2.00 1937 36.96 1937 53.04 1938 20.00 1938 5.81 1938, 1,499,32 1939 34.00 1939 410.89 1939 3,087.15 1939 72,501.02 1940 3,822.00 1940 13,443.85 1940 154,030.75 1940 '11,598.47 1937 25.28 1938 28.06 1939 713.77 1940 1210.78 ,d 1939 112.28 ,d 1940 73.61 ,d, 1,940 106.40 IS �r, 1939 15.77 Is 1940 2.44 5,487.61 261,743.65 80 Deduct Refunds and Overpayments Excise 1939 15.80 Excise 19401 549.44 Excise (Overpayment) 1940 5.25 Poll 1940 4.00 Property 1940 6.80 Property ( Overpayment) 1940 68.00 649.29 Total Collections 1940 less Refunds 261,094.36 Water liens and, Water Jobbing liens certified to Assessors to be added to Taxes 1940: Water liens recorded September, 1939 400.14 Water liens recorded March, 1940 495.68 Water Jobbing liens recorded September, 1939 11.81 Water Jobbing liens recorded March, 1940 2.00 909.63 Tax Titles taken in 1940 for 1 1938 Tax 107.90 Tax Titles taken in 1940 for 1939 Taxes 1,894.70 Subsequent ,Taxes added -1939 117.00 Subsequent ,Taxes added -1940 2,369.80 " 4,489.40 Water liens added Taxes 1939 transferred to Tax Title ,account 145.35' Water liens added Taxes 1940 transferred to Tax Title account 109.94 4,744.69 Outstanding Taxes December 31, 1940 Poll 1937 8.00` Excise 1937 40.94 Personal _ 1937 74.48' Poll 1938 44.25 ty al ty .al_ ty added added added °ecorded 1938 1938 1939 1939 1939 1939 1940 1940 1940 1940 1937 1938 '1939 1940 1939 81 56.58 '198.84 145.50 158.18. 858.30 1,9 4- 286.00, 838.74 1,898.00 66,358.44 23.17 13.00 21.33 . 655.10 13.00 1940 594.56 ens 1940 13.81 ens ber, 1940 12.80 74,257.56 346,493.85 ;tterment Assessment -Sewer 1940 DEBIT 107,911.0.0 CREDITS 243.00 41,634.04 1.00 41,633.04 7,nr AQ.gnQq YiP-nf...q 1 S 5' 82 December, 1940 66,034.96 107,911.00 Respectfully submitted, ETHEL M. MURRAY, Collector of T SEALER OF WEIGH'T'S AND MEASURES Mr. Harold H. Everett Town Manager Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending Dece ber 31, 1940. No. of inspections made Total of standards approved Total of standards condemned Fees secured and paid to Treasurer $118 Over again we call your ,attention to the lack of suita standards for the measuring of the various fuel oils and tr some action may be taken to remedy this defect. We again thank the users of standards under our supervis for their cooperation. Respectfully submitted,, WILLIAM H. LYO Sealer of Weights & Mean 83 rim :d H. Everett, nager'' Mass. ewith respectfully submit my annual report as treasurer ear ending December 31, 1940. once Jan.1, 1940 67,433.12 eipts during 1940 1 Light t & Power 144,496.50 ing 7,842.83 152,339.33 ),n Guarantee Fund on 'Electric Meters 34.50 )peration Account 77.90 aceipts 26,017.23 ng 622.2.5 26,639.48 ector ' 1937 2.00 se 1937 36.96 Estate 1937 53.04 1938 20.00 se 1938 5.81 Estate 1938 1,499.32 1939 34.00 Be 1939 410.89 Tonal 1939 3,087.15 Estate 1939 72,501.02 1940 3,822.00 .se 1940 13,443.85 1 Estate 1940 154,030.75 84 85 Personal 1940 Sewer Assess. 1940 11,598.47 41,634.04 Town Clerk Receipts 5,588.0 Water liens Town Clerk—Dog Fund 1,091.440 added ,Taxes 1937 25.28 1Weights and Measures 12.5.31 Water liens Electric Light Depttransfer added ,Taxes 1938 28.06 to pay Street Lighting 8,000.00 Water liens public Works Administration added 'Taxes 1939 713.77 Sewer Construction 48,942.83 Water liens Williams School Fund 245.00 added Taxes 1940 120.78 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund 265.00 Water liens Withdxawals to Pay 308.50 Recorded Sept. 1939 112.28 Perpetual Care 200.00 Water liens Perpetual Care -New Fund recorded March 1940 73.61 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Water liens Income Tax 23,627.10 recorded September 1940 106.40 Business Corporation Tax 29,546.36 Water Jobbing liens Highway Fund 13,398:67 recorded September 1939 15.77 Miscellaneous Items 2,546.79 Water Jobbing liens Miscellaneous 'Taxes 660.87 recorded March 1940 2.44 303,377.69 Old Age Assistance 9,527.60 3,581.39 Welfare Aid Dependent Children 3,414.82 Collector's Charges State's portion of O.A.A. for Interest, costs and demands d,anuary, February, March and April 5,112.25 on Taxes, water liens T.T. S. Grant O.A.A. Assistance 21,416.67 and Sewer Assessments 2,625.74 U. S. Grant O.A.A. Administration 713.84 U. S. Grant A.D.C. 3,247.83 Other Treasury Receipts U. S. Grant `A.D.C. Administration 109.79 Tax Titles Tax ,Title Interest 2.,817.84 230.92 Disbursements made in 1940 in accordance Tax Title Cost 27.00 with Vouchers received and Warrants approved by Selectmen ( See report of Infirmary Receipts 1,851.22' Town Accountant for Details) 930,688.89 Rent Hall 825.00 Cash Balance December 31, 1940 111,035.81 Fourth District Court Fines 125.00 1,041,724.70 1,041,724.70 Public Library Fines 234.04 Ambulance Service 38.15 ETHEL M. MURRAY, General Revenue 758.59 Treasurer. Miscellaneous Refunds and Canceled Checks 1,525.93 Bristol County—Dog Fund 932.95 Received from other cities and towns for outside relief 2,159.53 Temporary Loans 226,000.00 BURIAL LOT FUNDS TOWN OF MANSFIELD IN ACCOUNT WITH SAME FOR 1 Jan. I in Interest Care of Bal. I 87 Fund Received Lot 31,1 135.32 Elijah Allen $106,.07 $ 2.39 $ 4.00 $104 2.30 Hannah E. Allen 460.37 10.41 11.00 45f 4.010 William 'T. Arndt 102.68 2.30 2.50 1014' 115.93 Everett 1. Atherton 200.00 ---- ---- ---- - 20( lrwbll G. F. & G. M. Austin 103.30 2.32 3.00 102 109.74 Martha B. Austin 171.52 3.86 4.00 171 2.54 F. A. Balcom 116.97 2.63 4.00 11E 2.50 Idonia F. Barrett 209.50 4.73 6.00 208 114.08 ,James Beeden 110.16 2.48 4.001 -108 eavitt' Willard C. Billings 105.41 2.37 3.00 104 102.65 C. T. Borden 201.28 4.54 4.00, 20-1 1.15 George A. Bragg 300.09 6.78 8.00 2911 2.50 Briggs Burial Fund 109-96 2.47 4.00 2.50 1012.52., Urcilla L. A. Britton 102-75 2.31 2.50 102 Isan - Fred W. Burt 105.01 2.37 3.00 101 102.80 Mary J. Card 205.45 4.64 3.50 206, 2.31 Dallas W. Cobb 51.27 1.14l'!45 51, 4.00, Ethan E. Cobb 117.95 2.65 F3.50 2.62 117. 114.79, Henry A. Cobb 106.78 2.40 4,010 1105, �ntiss John W. Cobb 102.71 2.30 2.50 102. 205.53 Codding Burial Fund 417.58 9.43 10-00 417. 2.31 C. L. Corey 90.42 2.03 3.00- 89. 4.06 Walter A. Crowley 102.99 2.31 2.75 102. 102.54 Elmore A. Drake 102.83 2.32 2.50 102. Melvin T. Estey 102.60 2,30 2.50 102., 51.29 George A. Fiske 102.71 2.80, 2.50 102., 3.48 Edward Francis -105.00 2.37 3.00, 104.E 2.50 Albert Fuller 133.26 3.010 4.001 132.,' 211.94 Alden Fuller 104.88 2.36 3.00 104.,' ding Emeline Gardner 102.84 2.31 2.50, 102.1 108.35 Geddes Burial Fund 115.49 2.59 3.00- 115.( 2.30 Thomas W. George 116.37 2.62 6.50 112.E 1.25 William Graves 114.72 2.58, 3.00 114.( " 178.14 James Green 102.69 2.30 2.50 102.4" Betts Thomas E. Grover 208.26 4.70 6.00 206.E' 114.53 Oliver W. Gushee 102.68 .2.30 2.50 102.4 2.30 Andxew Hagerty 102.65 2.31 2.50 102.4 N. H. Harding 102.68 2.30 2.50 102.4 87 xial. Fund 135.32 3.05 4.00 134.37 loster 102.66 2.30 2.50 102.46 )Imes 167.26 3.77 4.010 167.03 [mes 117.29 2.64 4.00 115.93 102.63' 2.30 2.50 102.43 lrwbll 103.44 2.32 3.00 102.76 -unt. 109.74 2.47 300 109.21 .uston 112.86 2.54 2'.75 112.65, to 102.67 2.30 2.50 102.47 114.51 2.57 3.0,0 114.08 ang 220.13 4.97 4.00 221.10 � % eavitt' 102.64 2.30 2.50 102.44 'incoln 102.65 2.30 2.50 102.45 51.32 1.15 1.25 51.22 Lovell 102.91 2.32 2.50 102.73 1 zeas 102.72 2.30 2.50 1012.52., Mathews 102.64 2.31 2.50 102.45, Isan - 102.59 2.31 2.50 102.40 7 I Paine 102.80 2.31 2.75 1,02.36, Percival 102.66, 2.31 2.50 102.47: Y105.13 2.37 4.00, 103.5.0 ' Phillips i , illips 116.17 2.62 4.00 114.79, 1 Fund 144.26 3.26 4.00 143.52 - �ntiss 51.43 1.15 1.25 51.33 Rathbun 205.53 4.64 5.00 205.17 Richards 102.91 2.31 2.50 102.72 its 120.14 2.71 4.06 118.85 ia.l. Fund 103.22 2.32 3.00i 102.54 Scott 102.74 2.31 2.50 102.55 102.96 2.31 2.00 103.27 ard. 51.29 1.14 1.25 51.18 - , verett Shepard 154.4 1 2 3.48 3.00 154.9'0 - rdson, 102.65 2.30 2.50 102.45, Lith 213.62 4.82 6.50 211.94 Bartlett 276.32 6.24 6.00 276.56, ding 102,.72 2.30 2.50 102.52 sooner 108.35 2.44 3.00 107.79- I Stearns 102.58 2.30 2.50 102.38 rhomas 51.35 1.14 1.25 51.24 - Thomas 178.12 4.02 4.00 178.14 nas 106.62 2.39 4.00, 105.01, Betts 51.36 1.14 1.25 51.25 Creeh 114.53 2.57 3.00 114.10 tweedy 102.69 2.30 2.50 102.49 88 Mrs. F. D. Walker 51.50 1.15 1.25 J. Arthur Wheeler 102.71 2.30 2.50 1 Ellen F. Whidden 168.21 3.80 4.00 1 Franklin White 281.84 6.36 4.00 2 Walter L. White 156.06 3.53 3.00 1 A. W. Williams 113.54 2.55 5.00 1 Martin Willis 105.04 2.37 3.00 1 Andrew Wilson 82.11 1.85 6.00 Ferdinand Winslow 106.20 2.39 3.00 1 Robert Wroe 102.93 2.31 2.50 1 11,822.57 261.55 308.50 1127 Respectfully submitted ETHEL M. MURRAY Treas DOG OF'FICE'R w January 1, Mr. Harold H. Everett Town. Manager Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I herewith present my annual report as dog officer: Number of Males Licensed Number of Females Licensed Number of Females SpayedLicensed Number of Dog Bites Reported Number of Court Cases Number of Stray Dogs Disposed of for Town Number of Dogs Disposed of for Owners Total number of Dogs Disposed of Number of Complaints During the Year Damages Paid by County $' Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. CONROD Dog Oj 89 LIST OF JURORS vised by the Selectmen of Mansfield, July 2, 1940 Name Occupation Address )liver W.................Carpenter .................... 363. So. Main Andrew ................N. E. Drawn. ,Steel -------------- 27 Bliss WilliamA . ............. W. P. A. ---------------------------------- 97 East anklin....................Retired .................................. 35 Horace orges W...................Salesman -----•-------------------------- 710 East [best H . ................Salesman .......................... 201 Balcom ¢....... Electrician ---------------------------- 48 Court ;ene A. L...............Purchasing Agent ---------------- 59 Mill .d S' . .....................Hatchery ----•--------------------------- 52 Willow arry A . ................Civil Engineer ---------------------- 1101 West tory E.....................Retired---------------------------------- 199 Elm .liam < D. ..............Farmer .................... 60 Stearns Ave. Edrew, F- ----------------Farmer .............................. 895 So. Main ertM . .................... Clerk ..................................... '31 Summer ian M - -------------------- Accountant ............................ 12 High rederick J.............Inspector .......................... 178 Chauncy 'ohn' W-------------------Retired .................................... 15 High Howard H . ............Foxboro Co....................... 200 Chauncy m P......................... - ----------------------Retired ............................ 340 Williams Henry E. ..............Retired ----------------------..._. 97 Rumford - [vatore ....................Shoe Dealer -------------------- 374 No. Main .arold B. -• ................Merchant -------------------------------- 1 Clinton [alley M. ................Retired ------------------------------ 157 So. Main William A...............Painter---------------------------------- 1 Myrtle Nomas H.................Tinsmith-------------------------------- 15 Branch illiam C. Retired ------------------ 106 Rumford Ave. William F...............Bay State .................................. 136 West Mason 40 Pratt knthonio A.............Bartender -------------------- 333 North Main alter 'E-=-------------------Bleachery -------------------------------- 143 High Walter M . ..............Unemployed ---------------------- 51 Church Percy 1'`• ----------------Card Co. ........................ 148 Church Francis D . .............. Salesman .............................. 50 Otis =in, Harold A. ........Auditor ---------------------------- 33 Church Daniel 0. ` ................Laborer ------------------------------ 183 Central Thomas F.................Station Agent ........................ 328 Elm Tohn F- --------------------Railroad------------------------------------ 36 Eddy Reginald ..................Chauffeur -------------------------------- 161 West verett < A.................Office Manager .................. 3 Hodges 90 Houghton, John I . ................Bleachery .-..--_--_-_--_-_----_--_ 234 Cha Joy, Donald W.......................Bookkeeper .-----------_-------------_ 132 Kingsley, Mahlom E - ------------ Retired -------------------------------- 44 Cha Lord, Clarence S.....................Druggist ................................ 99 I Lyons, William H- ----------------Sealer ---------------------------------- 70 So.] Markt, William J- ----------------Machinist ------------------------------ 32 1 McCauley, James J- ------------Retired ---------------------------------- 128 I McGinn, Walter E - --------------John D. Lewis, Inc. ------------ 35 I McRae, Frank W- ----------------Merchant ------------------------ 241 So. T Morrow, Edward J . ..............W. P. A. ----_-__------------- 419 So. l Morse, Harold S- --------------------Merchant --__---_----..-------_.._----- 121 I O'Brien, James F- ----------------Accountant ............................ 25 Lv Paioni, Joseph------------------------Canton -------------------------------------- 37 F Richardson, Edward O. -------- Printer ------------------------------------ 17 B Rider, William E - --------------_--_-Salesman -------------------------- 119 Cer. Robinson, Frank O - --------------Merchant -------------------------------- 243 Rotella, Joseph ----------------------Bleachery-------------_-__--_--- 38 Plea; Scott, Chester ------------------------Auto Salesman ------------------ 139 Cern Strople, Ernest E - -----------------_Garage Manager ------------------ .------ F Squadrilli, Joseph ..................Butcher ------------------------------------ 17 P Swett, William B. ---------------- Poultryman - 163 1 Tebbetts, Albert R_ ______________Assessor ---------.._--------_------- 45 Chi: Thayer, Roger C - ------------------Police Officer ...................... 11 Nevi Tingley, William F.................Jeweler ----------------------------------47 C Trull, Frederick N.................Salesman ------------------------------ 1013 1 Tucker, Donald ------------------ -. Salesman --------------------- ---__-. 50 Ui Voegeli, Frederick B. ------------Textile -------------------------------- 28 So. M Welch, Daniel --------------------------Railroad 31 Sam( Welch, William L - ------------------ Accountant _-----__--.._---.-_.-- 40 Sana.( Willis, Clarence R- ----------------Machinist -------------------------- .102 Cc Willis, Ernest L_ ____________________Shields ................................ 112 Ca Wills, Fred E---------------------------Insurance -------------------------------- 45 H Winter, James S. Sr...............Salesman -----_--_---__----------_ 99 Pleas! Win. P. McDermott Lewis A. Richards Edward A. Richardson Frederic Hewey Newell B. Vickery Board of Selector 91 Police r January 16, 1941 Id H. Everett .ass. 3,; hereto is an itemized report for the six months I e Chief of Police of Mansfield. This report is itemized Lanatory. Out of the One hundred Seventy-five com- nvestigations, the attached summary shows the results is that were necessary. lowing changes were made ,after careful study and for the better working efficiency of the Department: elimination of the call -box system. tution of the 24 hour patrol. 31 matic> filing of complaints, investigations, and arrests ;he establishment of permanent records, which are at Imes available to the proper authorities with complete zds and investigations concerning police cases that may ferredi to at any time in the future concerning those might be interested. establishment of a file for Delinquent children and the Uing and investagation of all Delinquent cases by olman Miller. establishment of a Traffic Violation and Accident file records of Court Actions and Registry Actions on these S. return of the Cruiser to the men on Patrol for their in patroling the outlying sections of the Town daily the entire Town in general during the inclement -her when foot -patrols would be useless. communication system of call station to contact the 92 men on Patrol at any hour of the day and night. (8) 'The Log record of all police communications and o police smatters from day to day. (9) The monthly summary of all police matters condense the monthly report. (10) The check of guns and equipment, owned by the Town issued to the men. (Instructions having been given to men on the use of Fire -arms). (11) The elimination -of traffic hazards through the direction handling by Police Officers stationed .at certain places f time to time. (12) 'The elimination of the Motorcycle as a means of patr the Town, due to the danger present in the condition the roads in the Town. (13) The listing -of the Personnel and locations where they be contacted immediately should the occasion ,arise. (14) 'The placing of men on details that are capable and qw to handle them.- (15) The drawing up and distribution of Rules & Regub governing the men on Patrol. (16) A systematic check on Taverns and other places liquor is sold and the elimination of any disorder that arise therein. (17) The handling of traffic on details such as parades, at games, and etc. (18) The handling of traffic on Sundays after services h different churches. ('19) Instructions for the purpose of obtaining informati, how to present a case to offer evidence, in Court, s( they can be considered efficient Police Officers. (2.0) Also, having the men in Court from time to time to 93 D get complaints, warrants, summons, and etc. and rvice of them. g them conduct investigations and teaching them how ke : out reports with the necessary information. ommitment of Prisoners at different times to the Of Correction or the State Farm, and making the iary return on the mittimus. ting the responsibility that as a Police Officer to do aty at all times and under all conditions as he is under oath to do. limination of petty differences and friction inside the -tment so that there will be no disruption; only close )ny among all the members at all times. particular time I wish to thank the Committee and s of'the Town of Mansfield and especially the children, their cooperation were responsible for the elimination ry mischief that under ordinary conditions might have Halloween, but was so graciously avoided. Tish to thank the Town Manager and the Board of it the cooperation I received in the reorganization of Lent which was done by me with no interference by will show in the future is for the best advantage of [d all concerned. Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND J. MORAN Chief of Police ARRESTS AND DISPOSITIONS Tuly 3, 1940 to December 31, 1940 chry—Male— 2 $25 L. to H. of C. Officer—Male— 1 1941 94 Begetting—Cont. 1941 Delinquents—Male— 1—Vio. of Parole --.committed 5—B. E. & L.—Cont. 1941 1—Habitual School Offender—Comm. to Mass. Ind. Sch Disturbance & Mal. Inj. to Property Male—l—Probation Drunk & Disturbance—Male- 1—Probation 1—Comm. to H. of C. Drunkness—Male- 5—Probation 2—Comm. to State Farm 1—Released 11—$60 Total Fines Female - 1—$5.00 Fine Lewd Persons—Female- 1—Out of Tows. Police -Warrant 1—Discharged 1—Comm. to Sherborn Missing Persons—Male- 1—Returned Motor Vehicle Violations— Operating to Endanger—Male- 2—Fined $70. 1—Discharged Operating- under & Drunk—Male- 1—Fined runk–Male-1—Fined $65. 1—Cont. 1941 Leaving Scene of Property Damage Male—1—filed Speeding—Male- 1—Fined $10 Unlicensed Operator—Male- 1—Fined $15 Licenses Suspended Licenses Returned, Warning Letters sent Parking Tags issued Motor Vehicle Transfers Neon-support—Male- 1—Extradited from Detroit '1—Dismissed 95 of Town Police -Warrant dbation tinued 1941 .,out License—Male— ed $50 dale— turned Home ,urned Home urned Home Ale— eased Parole—Male— ;urned to St. School ed by Cruiser ed by Motorcycle r other Police Departments Lal Injuries -11 -ty Damage -18 s -No Larceny— emitted nmitted Recovered— Property Recovered— of Complaints Investigated of Arrests collected in Fines—$300:00 my — $145.00 ri $155.00, Respectfully submitted, R. J. MORAN Chief of Police $130.00 25.00 $60.00 $60.00 1 2 1 1 1 22,257 275 20 29 3 2 1 1 175 57 1 96 97 •rue Departmentetober 24 it was voted to postpone .action until the annual eeting in 194E January 17, 1 The replacement of the old White truck with anew and up to To the Board of Selectmen: ate piece of ,apparatus is a very necessary matter, and it is hoped at the voters will feel able to take favorable action at the next The following report of the Fire Department for the y eeting•All other apparatus is in good condition at the present 1940 is respectfully submitted. me. During the year the Department received. one hundred ; A new heating unit was installed in the apparatus room in. calls, as follows: Twenty-one box alarms, fifty-five squad ca ebruary and -it has proved a great improvement over the old heat- sixteen still alamns, and eighteen calls for Combination No. 3, g method which was never satisfactory. West Mansfield. There were sixteen building fires, thirty-thr All the stone work on the outside of the building was repointed chimney fires, forty grass and brush fires, seven caused by; ur�ng the summer, the old mortar and cement having become cinerators, six automobiles, four oil burners, three calls to Foxbo In 'July, the doors were refinished and all wood (all grass and brush), two false alarms, and several calls; osened mings on outside of building and, inside on the lower floor various reasons. ere painted. The building is now in good condition. The fire losses for the year were the lowest in eightten ye Sewer connections to the building were completed in and were as follows: eptember. Building losses $4,065.50 Loss on contents $1,153 Insurance paid on same 2,990.50 Insurance paid on same 103 q All hose was tested in June and defective sections were laid Per capita loss—$.803 side. One loss of $2,000.00 has not been adjusted as yet, but Two new fire alarnn boxes were installed in West Mansfield covered by insurance. year, No. 315 at corner of Otis and Balcom Streets and Na 17 at Otis and Gilbert Streets. The fire alarm system should be The ambulance made a total of one hundred thirty-eight ru ontinued along Elm Street for the protection of real estate on an increase of ten over the previous p year, with a total mileage at thoroughfare, water mains having been installed, several years 4836. A set of new tires was placed on the ambulance in June it continues to operate in good condition. The whistle machine has been overhauled by the Gamewell The old Seagrave pump, Engine No. 1, was fitted with st apany and it has remedied .a defect in the whistle, and is now ;,satisfactory condition. wheels on rear to replace wood wheels which were becoming u safe. The radiator on the Ladder truck developed a considera�i h to thank all to officials for their cooperation with leak .and was removed and repaired out oftown. In'April the t3epartment during the past year. pumps were given an official test by the Underwriters, and bo gave satisfactory results. Respectfully, After the serious woods fire in West Mansfield on May 7th, ARTHUR E. SOPER, Chief a meeting with the Selectmen it was decided to ask for a n f forest fire truck at the next town meeting. At the meeting f f �r 98 LibraryPublic 'To the Board of Selectmen, Gentlemen. It is the aim of the Public Library librarian and trust be building toward, the future. Every year we wish to add of an enduring nature as well as the latest best seller and def stories. This year a beautifully illustrated twelve -volume the "Smithsonian Institute Series of Scientific Knowledge' purchased; the large one -volume "Lincoln Library", well from use, was replaced by the latest edition. We have mai beginning of a music library by buying eight volumes of `" America's Music". If the response to this and a demand for music justifies the expenditure, more music will be addei coming year. What the public gets depends on what it ask We suggest that the townspeople talk over their desires witl Wood. If within reason, she will purchase, or borrow, to s the wants. For some reason the library patronage has fallen off. (books are there. They should be used. Let us look back an the matter squarely. During the year 1929, more than 14,000 were taken out than in 1939. In 1930 we hit the peak for all We had a flat appropriation of $5000 and 62,718 books wi circulation. We said that because of the depression more <`] were reading. After that the figures began to fall, until in we had 43,743 books given out, a drop- of nearly 19,000.' demand from the schools has dxopped nearly 42% from the dt ten years ago. East Mansfield's circulation has decrease slightly. West Mansfield, however, has jumped from 2,002 ten years ago to 2,494 books this year. The increase in West Mansfield is due to Mrs. John Ke who has charge of the books there. Last summer she c on a "Book Wagon" of her own. This has been done in a bi in certain rural sections of the state by the State Library' mission. Mrs. Kennedy had done something of this ten year Once a week last summer she packed all the West Mansfield) ment of books in her car and went from door to door, stopp: every house where books were desired, a six hour trip. Th of the week the books were in circulation at her camp from s: 99 rpose by Mr. Kennedy. . The children of the 1 the camp as a reading -room. No wonder the ;ople appreciate the work of Mrs. Kennedy. y, besides the usual display of juvenile books Book < Week, there were four exhibits in the Taman F. Hallett, from his large collection, had dian artifacts, one of local finds and the other of the country. Another exhibit that attracted button collection of Mrs. W. H. Roots and Mrs. otherdisplay consisted of cave pictures. the P -T. A. of the Roland Green School, sixty regular meeting in the reading room of the god ; gave a talk on Christmas books suitable for sorrow the death of Miss Ida F. Hodges, who rs'' was connected with the Library. In her :ure Department of the New Century Club pre- ry with the beautifully illustrated book, all by Donald C. Peattie. ve been given the Library by the Grange, the and Green School, the New Century Club, and of the Methodist Church. In all, 751 books he year. circulation for the year is as follows: Desk 37,877 Schools 2,432 East Mansfield 874 West Mansfield 2,496 Inter -Library Loan 64 Total 43,743 Respectfully submitted, Jennie F. Copeland, Chairman Annie A. Horton, Secretary Beulah E. Jay Everett W. Robinson Leo M. Bannon 100 Town .Accountant To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: I herewith submit my report of the receipts and expend! for the year ending December 31, 1940, also .a statement o Town's indebtedness on December 31, 1940. HARRISON A. MORSE, Town Accou RECEIPTS—GENERAL 'REVENUE Taxes Current Year Previous Years Corporation Income and Bank Tax Excise Tax 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940 Water Liens and Liens added to Taxes Tax Titles Licenses and Permits Liquor Pedlers Sunday Pool, Billiards and Bowling Milk Marriage All Others Court Fines Grants and Gifts From County Dog Licenses 169,451.22 77,196.53 53,913.61 13,897.51 1,198.39 2,817.84 4,370.00 76.00 162.00 42.50 46.50 178.00 329.50 101 TERCIAL REVENUE=DEPARTMENTAL nment 496.65 k 432.25 825.00 1,753.90 ?ersons and Property Weights and, Measures 125.31 ay Fund, Chap 232 Acts of 1939 13,398.67 ,oduce 1,322.32 528.90 1,851.22 for Relief 224.41 Towns 1,416.15 3,581.39 5,221.95 -Old Age Assistance 211416.67 )ld Age Assistance Administration 713.84 Aid to, Dependent Children, 3,247.83 did to Dependent Children Administration 109.79 lent Children 3,414.82 stance 15,383.23 102 Soldiers' Benefits ni Schools 1,7E Libraries Fines 29f Unclassified 17 Health Ambulance Service E Tuberculosis Rentals 'Town Property 2� Dog Licenses $70,81r PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Williams School Fund 24 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund 2E Receipts to pay Perpetual Care 3E Perpetual Care Principal 2C Municipal Lighting Plant Light and Power 144,496.50 Jobbing 7,842.83 Unclassified 112.40 152,, Street Lighting Appropriation 8,1 Sewer Construction 481 Sewer Assessments 41,t 103 ment (Tater dness oans 26,017.23 622.25 51.10 8.00 UISCELLANEOUS' REVENUE t Titles e Taxes ar Liens r Assessments funds irtments e Enterprises nuary 1, 1940 1,268.37 232.99 12.50 26,698.58 296,000.00 $574,829.75 2,111.44 230.92 20.81 .10 23.74 2,387.01 1,513.86 67.433.12 $1,041,724.70 104 PAYMENTS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Moderator Appropriation 40.00 Expended 40.00 Town Manager's Department 3,1 Salary 3,060.00 Sundry Expenses 1,890.00 58.91 Appropriations 1,150.00 Salary 3,060.00 Expense 60.00 partment 3,120.00 3,619.47 Expended 3,118.91 1,800.00, Balance to Revenue 1.09 988.00 and Postage 3,120.00 417.53 Selectmen's Department 1 Stationery and Postage 9.39 Printing and Advertising 72.54 Sundry Expenses 46.85 Appropriation 200.00 Expended 128.78 Balance to Revenue 71.22 ; 200.00 Town Clerk and Accountant's Department 3,0- Salary •78 1,890.00 105 Assistants 884.00 and Postage 200.03 d Advertising 17.01 )enses 48.96 1,890.00 1,150.00 3,040.00 3,040.00 partment 3,619.47 1,800.00, 988.00 and Postage 417.53 d Advertising 262.98 8.30 37.55 penses 105.11 1,800.00 1,800.00 20.2.5 3,620.25 3,619.47 Revenue •78 3,620.25 Collector's Bond 546.77 ion 546.77 546.77 107 106 egistration Assessors' Department 3,6 Salaries 50.00 2,250.00 Clerks ting 921.00 Stationery and Postage 77.36 121.29 Printing and Advertising ,fficers 51.31 Carfares, Auto, etc. 1,100.00 216:35 Telephone 1,063.32 30.80 Sundry Small Expenses 651.70 81.75 Appropriations 1,100.00 509.95 Salaries 2,250.00 K:penses Expenses 1,500.00 12149.91 tion 32150.00 3,750.00 Expended, 3,672.50 Balance to Revenue 77.50 3,750.00 Land Court Fees Balance Forward 1940 464.64 Expended 2.85 Balance Forward 1941 461.79 464.64 Certifying Notes E Appropriation 50.00 Expended 24.00 Balance- to Revenue 26.00 50.00 Law Department 5( Appropriation 550.00 Expended 500.00 Balance to Revenue 50.00 550.00 107 egistration 12650.00 400.00 arrants, etc. 50.00 id, Advertising 463.88 ting 130.80 and Postage 77.36 hall Expenses 77.58 ,fficers 450.38 ;ion. 1,650.00 1,100.00 1,650.00 1,063.32 3,150.00 Revenue 651.70 490.62 1,100.00 509.95 Supplies 208.85 K:penses 13-9.97 pairs 12149.91 tion 32150.00 3,150.0.0 ding 1,063.32 374.00 368.14 153.08 119.01 nall Expenses 49.09 tion 1,100.00 1,063.32 Revenue 36.68 1,100.00 108 109 Board of Survey Appropriation 50.00 12,500.00 Balance Forward 1941 50.00 12,500.00 General Government Total $20,5 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department 8,2 Patrolmen 7,039.12 Equipment ,and Repairs 311.21 Printing, ,Stationery and Postage 56.34 Telephone 304.08 Gasoline and Oil 369.60 Sundry Small Expenses 153.91 Appropriation 7,000.00 Expended 8,234.26 Balance Forward 1,234.26 Court Fees 400.00 Appropriation 100.00 400.00 Expended 00.00 Balance to Revenue 100.00 100.00 Fire Department " 12,501 Firemen 10,430.30 Hose and Apparatus 324.81 Repairs 239.12 Gasoline and Oil 133.93 Fuel 441.34 Light 52.24 Rent 120.00 Maintenance Building and Grounds 581.02 Cf-atinna-mr anri Pne+arra 29.60 504.72 95.28 300.00 8.06 13.35 78.59 271.60 137.28 42.11 49.01 600.00 596.95 400.00, 500.00 109 Expenses 12,500.00 12,500.00 M i 600.00 600.00 em in West Mansfield 2; 600.00 596.95 evenue 3.05 600.00 ;s and Measures I Postage mals 11 Expenses n 400.00 400.00 t ,gid Tools ill Expenses 29.60 504.72 95.28 300.00 8.06 13.35 78.59 271.60 137.28 42.11 49.01 600.00 596.95 400.00, 500.00 110 Appropriation 500.00 Expended 500.00 Tree Warden Gasoline and Oil 29.88 Labor 469.15 'Hardware and Tools 68.69 Sundry Expenses 32.28 Appropriation 600.00 Expended 600.00 Forest Fire Department 2 Warden 50.00 Fighting Fires 174.98 Sundry Small Expenses 4.50 Appropriation 250.00 Transfer from Reserve 16.48 266.48 Expended 266.48 Water for Hydrants 61 Appropriation 680.00 Expended 675.00 Balance to Revenue 5.00 900.00 680.00 Insurance Appropriation 3,799.18 Expended 3,799.18 Protection of Persons and Property Total 28,11 111 aEALTH AND SANITATION 'Pital L 5,617.83 5,617.83 bage 900.00 855.00 revenue 45.00 900.00 Les and Refuse 1,400.00 Reserve 228.80 1,628.80 1,628.80 og Fund 1,093.20 1,088.40 ward 1941 4.80 1,093.20 180.00 d Advertising 76.35 and, <Dangerous Diseases 521.51 434.20 'irths & Deaths 23.50 ispector 280.00 ienses 661.63 if Animals and Meats 274.08 f WIL- 546.00 5,,617.83 855.00 1,628.80 1,088.40 3,272.43 N Ambulance Service Appropriation Refunds Transfer from Reserve Expended Selectmen for Nursing Medical and Hospital Car Nurse ,and Nursing Sundry .Small Expenses Appropriation Refund Car( Expended Balance to Revenue Dog Officer Appropriation Expended Balance to Revenue 112 275.16 2,700.00 193.60 378.83 3,272.43 3,272.43 431.08 258.00 87.43 1,000.00 2.00 1,002.00 776.5'1 225.49 1,002.00 400.00 398.00 2.00 Health and Sanitation Total 1 HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES Highways 2 Office Expenses 114.64 Labor 13,656.46 Gravel and Sand 185.60 113 and Repairs 3,307.08 iso -line 1,107.70 4,147.65 78.26 Expense 449.11 on 23,000.00 2,000.00 val. I Repairs 9,000.00 37.10 Reserve 1,220.65 4,533.34 3,458.22 2,976.90 304.30 4,800.00 175.33 2,000.00 11,507.79 46.50 23,046.50 23,046.50 .icks on 4,800.00 4,800.00 ie i Reconstruction rward 1940 175.33 175.33 Curbing on 2,000.00 2,000.00 val. I Repairs 9,000.00 37.10 Reserve 1,220.65 4,533.34 3,458.22 2,976.90 304.30 4,800.00 175.33 2,000.00 11,507.79 6,361.87 457.68 24,179.19 920.05 22,048.00 729.'11 43.91 90.99 622.26 194.22 4,062.00 361.10 363.44 73.21 312.00 0.00 154.00 480.00 5,424.15 116 117 Grant 21,416.67 Hay and Grain Refunds 50.00 Telephone 22,190.97 Medicine and Supplies Expended 22,048.00 Sundry Expenses Balance Forward 1941 142.97 Appropriation ' 6,000.00 22,190.97 txpended 5,859.97 Special U. S. Grant-O.A.A. Administration 71 Balance to Revenue 140.03 6,000.00 Grant 713.-84 Expended 711.97 rmary Investigating Committee Balance Forward 1941 1.87 App�opriati�on 100.00 713.84 ended 00.00 Balance Forward 1941 100.00 Special U. S. Grant -Aid to Dependent Children 3,22 100.00 Balance Forward 1940 220.85 Grant 3,247.83 safe 3,468.68 ------------------ Apx` priation 500.00 Expended 3,220.60 ended 154.00 Balance Forward 1941 248.08 Balance to Revenue 346.00 3,468.68 500.00 U. S. Grant -Aid to' Dependent Children Administration 1Ihta Aid Grant 109.79 Appropriation 500.00 Expended 109.75 480.00 Balance Forward 1941 .04xpeeded Bade To Revenue 20.00 109.79 500.00 Infirmary a Rehef Superintendent 1,381.20 nxstration Other Employees -- 484.10 A Groceries and Provisions 1,411.55 Dry_Goods and Clothing 121.31' Buildings 311.18 a1: Fuel and Light 664.36 "Board { 729.'11 43.91 90.99 622.26 194.22 4,062.00 361.10 363.44 73.21 312.00 0.00 154.00 480.00 5,424.15 118 r, 119 All Other 58.18 Fuel and Light, Elementary Schools 2,366.92 Repairs, High School 2,835.55 Appropriation 2,500.00 Repairs, Junior High School 496.90 Refunds 69.00:Repairs, Elementary Schools 948:66 Transfer from E. & D. 5,000.00 Janitor's Supplies, ,'High School 180.32 xiitor's Supplies,' Junior High School 166.05 7,569.00nitors' Supplies, Elementary Schools 218.11 Expended 5,424.15 eterias 702.11 Balance to Revenue 2,144.85 -Dip omaS, etc. 172.89 A11 Other 479.44 7,569.00 School Census 50.00 Furniture & Furnishings; High School 50.32 Total Welfare, O.A.A., A.D.C., & Soldiers' Relief 109,2 ern. & Furnishings, Jr. High School 295.00 & FurYishings, Elementary .Schools 158.41 SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES Aericanization Classes 265.73 ppart of Truants StL 113.4'3 Schools 0105P Superintendent 3,233.25 ,,; , Appropriation 105,500.00 Clerk 1,144.05 pended 105,298.19 Truant Officer 142.08 Lnce to Revenue 201.81 Printing, Stationery and Postage 237.05 105,500.00 Telephone 327.95 Health and Nurse 1,531.99 School Physician 550.08 Schools Traveling Expense 199.92 High School Teachers 22,433.44 A►pr©priation 1,500.00 Junior High School Teachers 17,468.68 impended 740.98 Elementary Teachers 28,136.17rai fer to Revenue 759.02 Substitute 'Teachers 294.00 Supervisors 2,017.36 1,500.00 High School Text Books 758.33 High School Supplies 1,628.46 grade School Bills of 1939 Junior High Text Books 238.57 Junior High Supplies 800.91 on 82.57 Elementary School Text Books 631.24pended 82.67 Elementary School Supplies 724.49 Transporting School Pupils 4,931.76 Janitor High School 1,48.50 hoof Vacuum Pump Equipment Janitor Junior High School 1,328.00. Janitors ElementarySchools 3)338.88 anion 2,160.00 Fuel and. Light, High School 1,278.07ended 2,160.00 Fuel and Light, Junior High School 975.09 r f , 740.98 82.57 2,160.00 12.8® 279.31 548.35 1,475.29 444.72 121 120 Purchase of Land for School Purposes 2,0 Y Appropriation Appro p 300.00 300.00 Expended Balance Forward 1940 2,000.00 Expended 2,000.00 aintenance of Card Field Purchase of School Athletic Supplies 4° Appropriation 25.00 12.80 Expended Appropriation 500.00 Balance to Revenue 12.20 Expended 499.90 25.00 Balance to Revenue .10 500.00 ecoration of Soldiers' Graves Library 4,27h Appropriation 300.00 1.06 Refund Librarian and Assistants 2,961.00 301.06a Rooks 1,007.45 ended 279.31 Periodicals 72.50 • Blnce to ' Revenue 21.75 Binding Books 101.60 Sundry Expenses 7.43 301.06 Stationery and Printing 84.52 Telephone 30.05.; F ming and Distributing Town Reports Furniture and Furnishings 9.00 Appropriation 575.00 Extended 548.35 Appropriation 3,325.00 �Balanee to Revenue 26.65 Dog Fund, 932.95 Refund 15.60 575.00 4,273.55 Mernoral park Maintenance Expended 4,273.55 ' Ap tion 1,500.00 Schools and Libraries Total $115,05 Exp"ended 1,475.29 BalCace to Revenue 24.71 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED 1,500.00 commons 3U °f oldiers' Lots Labor 213.29 Sundry Expenses 86.71 �propriation 500.00 impended, w� 444.72 12.8® 279.31 548.35 1,475.29 444.72 122 Transfer to Revenue 55.28 500.00 Care of Town Burial Grounds Appropriation 350.00 .Expended 350.00 Maintenance of Town Property Appropriation 250.00 Expended 189.57 Balance to Revenue 60.43 250.00 Memorial Park Summer Playground w Appropriation 400.00 Expended 400.00 Recreation and Unclassified Total $4 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Municipal Light Plant 141, Audit 150.00 Pay Roll 24,055.30 Stationery and Postage 90.50 Printing and Advertising 650.15 Telephone 182.86 Unclassified Administration, Expense 345.07 Fuel 445.44 Oil and Waste 62.50 Tools 259.49 Current 86,986.90 Station Supplies and Repairs 754.55 Meters and Transformers 1,915.28 Transportation 5,542.60 Insurance 649.72 Materials and Supplies 8,761.06 123 rantee Deposits Expenses Surplus 1940 7,850.74 152,451.73 160,302.47 141,695.54 1941 18,606.93 ;ing and Postage ings ;s_ _ )ress l 11941 18,000.00 17.35 18,017.35 2,272.60 20,289.95 32.76 486.20 1,596.47 728.69 8,000.00 809.00 177.99 123.80 5,781.10 151.11 3,429.01 46.55 702.26 81.00 1,820.00 48.13 113.50 3,682.80 380.04 67.98 2,875.68 20,289.95 786.60 223,980.18 7,229.28 320.2'8 295,000.00 124 �v 125 Expended 20,289.95 Sewer Operation Appropriation 800.00 Water Mains Extension -Loan 54.48 West Street Water Extension Expended 5,7 Labor Glerks 165.00 R�Ce Forward, 1941 Equipment & Repairs 516.89 Appropriation 6,000.00 �"itel 35.08 2.93 Expended 5,748.39 Grrent' 12.22 Balance Forward 1941 25.61 dry Small Expenses 786.60 223,980.18 7,229.28 320.2'8 295,000.00 6,000.00 Appropriation 800.00 Water Mains Extension -Loan 212 Expended 786.60 R�Ce Forward, 1941 13.40 Balance Forward 1940 2,285.30 Expended for Pipe 2,285.30 800.00 Public Enterprises 'Total Purchase -of Land for Water Reservation 40 Appropriated 4,000.00 INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT Expended 4,000.00 iteireA on Bonds Sewer System & Treatment Plant Construction 49,1 A propriation 7,229.28 A Expended 7,22.9.28 Preliminary Expenses 22.80 Land 1,958.03 Construction 38,162.79Interest on Temporary Loans Engineering 5,134.20 Administration 766.31 Appropriation 750.00 Miscellaneous 88.65 ended 320.28 Force Account 3,041:62 lance to Revenue 429.72 750.00 Forward 1940 5,914.48 Grants 48 942.83 fey LoansPaid Refunds 227.71 ce Outstanding' '1940 99,000.00 55,085.02 ed 296,000.00 Expended 49,174.40 �; 395,000.00 Balance Forward 1941 5,910.62 295,000.00 55,085.02 ce Outstanding 100,000.00 786.60 223,980.18 7,229.28 320.2'8 295,000.00 a 126 127 Bonds Due 1940 30,0© TRIAL BALANCE School g 7,000.00 111035.81 Cash on Hand December 31, 1940 Water 1,00.0.00 25.00 School Department Cash Advance New Fire Station 3,000.00 ; 5.00 Electric Light Department Cash Advance Water Mains 10,000.00 2665.00 Electric Light Deposit Fund Cash Sewer 9,000.00°;<32.48 Taxes 1937 3;Og Taxes 1938 2,98:34 Taxes 1939 Appropriation 30,000.00 6 -542.44 Taxes 1940 Expended 30,000.00 40.94 Excise Tax 1937 6,58 'Excise Tax 1938 Interest and Maturing Debt Total 332,54158.18 Exese 'Tax 1939 S&74 Excise Tax 1940 AGENCY AND TRUST, REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS 13.00 Water Liens 1939 w 60"Z.36 Water Liens 1940 Taxes32,27 ' r,1? Water Liens Added to Taxes 1937 Water Liens Added to. Taxes 1938 County Tax 11607.0, 2163 Water Liens Added to Taxes 1939 State Tax 20,670.65 63,91 Water Liens Added to Taxes 1940 �z496 Sewer Assessments ;48 Tax Titles Refunds 65 „31.34 flax Possessions �p,00 Town. Fall Rentals Accounts Receivable Excise Tax 570.49118:01 Ambulance Accounts Receivable Taxes and Overpayments 81.50 2,U'11-11''.167 Old Age Assistance Accounts Receivable Public Welfare; Accounts- Receivable 14:16 'Health Accounts Receivable (frust Funds 99 144:00 State Aid Accounts < Receivable 240:00 Military Aid Accounts Receivable Cash Drawn to pay Perpetual Care 496.50 V. S. Grant -Old; 'Age Assistance U. S. Grant—Old Age Assistance Administration 142.97 1.87 Other Trust Funds . 495.00 U. S. Grant -Aid to Dependent Children 248.08 Agency & Trust, Refunds & Transfers Total 33,92 µ U. Grant -Aid to Dependent Children Costs Cash Balance , December 31, 1940 111,03 'S� Administration ,04 Municipal Light Plant—Light & Power Grand Total7�9 $1,04I,72ty 30 Municipal Light Plant—Jobbing 9 25 Water' IepartmenA—Sale of Water 148 Water Department—Jobbing � Bristol County Dog Fund 4.80 . State and County Taxes 20.87 Revenue ' Loa 100,000.00 Water Liens Revenue 1,346.77 i i ,r Excise Tax Revenue 1,094.44 128 k Sewer Assessments Revenue 106, mater Mains Loan Tax Titles Revenue 112 6,000.00 Departmental Revenue 15 ewer; System and Treatment Plant Municipal Light Plant Revenue 24, 241,000.00 Water Department Revenue 4, TRUST FUNDS' Rose Zee Stratton ;ash & Securities Excess of Tax Titles & Costs 1,000.00 V'illiams School Fund (Income) Sale of Whiteville School Property acob WilliamsLecture Fund (Principal)) 10.92 Overlay 1931 1,777.47 10.08 Overlay 1932 >erpetual 'Care Funds (Income) 9.00 Overlay 1933 17,611.76 8.88 Overlay 1934 Goan—Serial Notes -21/4% due April 1, 1951 ng December 31, 1940 Overlay 1937 Due Annually April 1. 1937 to 1946, Overlay 1938 4,1 )ue April 1 and October 1 Overlay 1939 d .. Overlay 1940 5,2 ,rig December 31, 1940_�� Overlay Reserve 4,E Reserve for School Department Cash Advance Reserve for Electric Light Dept. Cash Advance Electric Light Deposit Fund 2,6 5;000.00 Excess & Deficiency 9,7 I34 -e February 1 and August 1 Land Court Fees 4 Board of .Survey 1,732.65 Police Department 1,250.04 Snow & Ice Removal 7,720.32 Welfare Department Infirmary Investigating Committee 1i Municipal Light Operation Municipal Light 'Plant Depreciation 8,2f 2,272.60 Water Department West Street Water Extension 21 Sewer System & Treatment Plant Construc'n 5,91 Sewer System Operation $322,842.37 $322,8" NON -REVENUE 309,785.29 Net Funded or Fixed Debt Water Supply District Loan (Serial) 5,. New School Loan 14,0 Water Mains Loan r k 129 mater Mains Loan 3,000.00 ,elaying Water Mains Loan 6,000.00 Tilliams `Street Water Extension Loan 1,785.29 ewer; System and Treatment Plant onstruction Loan 241,000.00 309,785.29 TRUST FUNDS' ;ash & Securities Ulliams School Fund (Principal) 1,000.00 V'illiams School Fund (Income) 1,058.67 acob WilliamsLecture Fund (Principal)) 2,000.00 acob Williams Lecture Fund (Income) 1,777.47 'erpetual Care Funds (Principal) 10,395.00 >erpetual 'Care Funds (Income) 1,380.62 17,611.76 BOND RECORD Goan—Serial Notes -21/4% due April 1, 1951 ng December 31, 1940 , 0:00 Due Annually April 1. 1937 to 1946, Due Annually April 1, 1947 to 1951 )ue April 1 and October 1 d .. Loan—Serial Notes 1�/z% due A ,rig December 31, 1940_�� 3,000.00 Due Annually April 1 Y 37 and 1938 D,ue Annually Ap ' '1, 1939 to 1941' Dub April 1 ani October 1 Dict Doan—Serial Notes 4% due August 1, 1945 Gng December 31, 1940 5;000.00 ,Due, Annually August 1 u I34 -e February 1 and August 1 t�. hi 4 F 130 Relaying Water Mains Loan—l%% due July 1. 1943 Outstanding December 31, 1940 $2,861.50 Payable July 1, 1939 $2,000.00 Payable Annually to July 1, 1943 inclusive Interest Due July 1 and January 1 Williams Street Water Extension Loan—Series Notes -11/2' Due July 1, 1942 Outstanding December 31, 1940 7 $1,000.00 Payable Annually July 1, 1939 to 1941 inclusi $785.29 Payable July 1, 1942 Interest Due July 1 and January 1 Water Bonds (total) Outstanding $ New School Loan—Serial-41/4% Bonds Due January 15, 1 Outstanding December 31, 1940 $4,000.00 Due Annually January 15 Interest Due January 15 and July 15 School Bonds (total) Outstanding $ Sewer System and Treatment Plant Construction Loan— Serial oanSerial Notes -2% Due February 1, 1968 r Outstanding December 31, 1940 24`. $9,000.00 Due Annually February 1, 1940 to 1957 inc. $8,000.00 Due Annually February 1, 1958 to 1968 inc. Interest Due February 1 .and August 1 Total Notes and Bonds Outstanding Dec. 31, 1940 $30! 131 V[arrlaLres wn of Mansfield for the year 1940 Leo Harrigan, Mansfield i Sherry, E. Taunton, Klass. Parrish, Mansfield Elizabeth Moore, Mansfield Robert Tartufoy Mansfield lizabeth Morini, Mansfield [emingway Flanders, Taunton, Mass. Marion Xing, Mansfield Donald Goddard, W. Mansfield xy ''Sprague, Mansfield Joseph Gordon, Mansfield Irene Sloan, Canton, Mass. i: Stanley Engler, Mansfield, Ruth Rioux, No. Attleboro, Mass. ugustin Menard, Mansfield flare Albertini, Mansfield . Picciandra, Mansfield zna Parenteau, Mansfield Martin, Stoughton, Mass. iza, Stoughton, Mass. Alliott Fallon, Boston, Mass. bigail Wynn, Mansfield Porfido, Taunton, Mass. Baldini, Mansfield )seph Vicino, Mansfield resa Cavallo, Mansfield C kS 131 V[arrlaLres wn of Mansfield for the year 1940 Leo Harrigan, Mansfield i Sherry, E. Taunton, Klass. Parrish, Mansfield Elizabeth Moore, Mansfield Robert Tartufoy Mansfield lizabeth Morini, Mansfield [emingway Flanders, Taunton, Mass. Marion Xing, Mansfield Donald Goddard, W. Mansfield xy ''Sprague, Mansfield Joseph Gordon, Mansfield Irene Sloan, Canton, Mass. i: Stanley Engler, Mansfield, Ruth Rioux, No. Attleboro, Mass. ugustin Menard, Mansfield flare Albertini, Mansfield . Picciandra, Mansfield zna Parenteau, Mansfield Martin, Stoughton, Mass. iza, Stoughton, Mass. Alliott Fallon, Boston, Mass. bigail Wynn, Mansfield Porfido, Taunton, Mass. Baldini, Mansfield )seph Vicino, Mansfield resa Cavallo, Mansfield May June 132 19 Henry ,Birney Bedell, Jr., Methuen, Mass. Dorothy Elizabeth Stearns, Mansfield 2.0 Ginesio Anthony Ginesi, Mansfield Viola Theresa Scarpellini, Mansfield 28 John Alfred Briggs, _Mansfield Elaine Victoria Coddaire, Attleboro, 4 Wallace Hartwell Fuller, Mansfield Beulah Stuart, Mansfield 8 Walter P. Norcutt, Taunton, Mass. Gertrude May Washburn, Mansfield 9 William Henry Connors, Mansfield Eleanor Emma Bravetti, Mansfield 10 William Howard Thurston, Foxboro, Mas. Dorothy Louise Rathbun, Mansfield 1 Walter Richard Vogt, Methuen, Mass. Audrey Louise VanWormer, Mansfield 12 Lee Baker, Brockton, Mass. Miriam Elizabeth (Muirhead) Brickett, M 15 Frederick George Walton, Jr., Rahway, r Dorothy Dods, Mansfield 15 Frederick E. Lindberg, Attleboro, Mass. Helen T. Roberts, Mansfield 16 Robert Edmond Davis, Mansfield, Charlotte Phyllis Fountain, Brockton, N 20 Eugene Arthur Louis Baron, < Mansfield Ozina Cora Marotte, Mansfield 22 Ralph Russell Evans, Belmont, Mass. Agnes Louise (Miller) Bodge, Mansfield 29 Nando Michael Milchiorri ' Mansfield Jenny Narciso, Foxboro, Mass. 134 135 10 Stanley Anthony Santucci, Mansfield 15 Carl Ferdinand Olson, Norwood, Mass. Ursola Vardaro, Hyde Park, Mass. Hilda Helen Pedro, Mansfield 11 George Frederick Gesang, Mansfield' 18 Henry Francis DiGrodo, Providence, R. I. Sybil Loretta Adams, Mansfield Ethel May Cruser, Providence, R. I. 24 Amos Benjamin Couture, Mansfield 28 Orlando Raymond Sartini, Pawtucket, R. I. Mary Agnes Myers, Attleboro, Mass. Helen Laura Ciriello, Mansfield 26 William Francis Fioretti, Everett, Mass. 28 Zyg.mond Frank Lycus, North Attleboro, Mass. Eda Cora Carbonetti, Mansfield ��`��� Pearl Arlene Besse, W. Mansfield 30 Timothy Edward Martin, Attleboro, Mass. 29 Aldo Joseph Carbonetti, Mansfield Ruth Elizabeth Bignell, Mansfield, Josephine Mary Cisternelli, Norwood, Mass. 30 Earl Harold White, Mansfieldbier 4 Rodman Clarke Ahrens, Attleboro, Mass. Esther Evangeline Steeves, Natick, Mass. Ruth Elizabeth Fellows. Attleboro, Mass. 30 Rector Avery Fullerton, Mansfield: 12 Gordon Kenneth Bass, Newton, Mass. Alice 'Elizabeth Harris, Mansfield f Dorothea Edith Booth, Newton, Mass. 31 Vincent Alfred Zicolella, Mansfield 12 Edward Anthony Gehrung, North Attleboro, Mass. Rose Elizabeth Paioni, Mansfield Althea Hedwig Kriemendahl, Mansfield September 1 Raymond Milton Buck, Mansfield r 12 Tindero Ralph Billeri, Pewtucket, R. I. Mary Louise Morrill, 'Rockland, Mass. ' Annie Lillie Spiezio., Foxboro, Mass. 2 John Anthony Perry, Stoughton, Mass. 12 John Paul Chrisopoulos, Stoughton, Mass. Diamantina Marie Medeiros, Mansfield Finegula Anna Delloiacono, Mansfield 6 George Rudy Bueck, Jamaica, New York'.. 12 Buhl Kimberly Bassett, 'Hyannis, Mass. Lillian ' Ann, Norton, W. Mansfield Ada Gladys Harlor, Mansfield 7 Charles Arthur Beatty, Mansfield n 12 W. George Cruser, Jr., Mansfield EvelynThelma (Anderson) Harris, Mansfi Pauline Augusta Fitzgibbons, Walpole, Mass. 11 James Moreland Sanford, Foxborough, Mas ]L Warren Glover Mackinlay, Mansfield Ruth Doris Belcher, Mansfield_ r Dolores Gloria Larocque, Attleboro, Mass. 14 Albert Francis Sankey, Mansfield 12 Paul Lewis Moody, Mansfield Rose Marie' Chipp�ola, Mansfield Marion Alberta Topping, Mansfield 14 Silvio Joseph Santucci, Mansfield, f 16 Joseph Walter Dupree,, Foxboro, Mass. Anna Rose Inglese, Middleboro, Mass. Mildred May Sankey, Mansfield l �- 136 137 16 John Rogers Barnes, Mansfield' Alice Theodora Anderson, Brockton, Mass er 8 Alfred Thomas Sharpe, Mansfield Bertha Hathaway Cooke, Attleboro, Mass. 26 John Maurice Hansel, Avon, Mass. 14 Thomas .Shaw Becker, No. Attleboro, Mass. Merle Irene Quinham, Mansfield Gertrude Irene Willard, Mansfield 27 Hugo Scarpellini, Mansfield ' %. 14 Joseph Mancinelli, Mansfield Filomena Guanci, Everett, Mass. , Domenica Delia Grillo, Belmont, Mass. 31 Stanley James Flynn, Attleboro, Mass. 16 Alfred, Geradis Green, Sharon, Mass. Helen Louise Bignell, Mansfield Edna (Davis) Luurtsema, Sharon, Mass. November 1 Joseph Elmer Hagerty, Mansfield f 18 Raymond F. Leonard, Taunton, Mass. Grace Ellen Davenport, Mansfield Dorothy M. Austin, Mansfield 8 Ivan Gene Phillips, Easton, Mass. 24 Antone Abreu, Mansfield Beverly Arlene Westhaver, Mansfield Jennie Sanfilippo, Hyde Park, Mass. 12 Cyril Sleep Pyer, Mansfield �{ Pauline Victoria Porteous, Mansfield. r l 16 Anthony Benjamin LaNinfa, Attleboro, M MILK REGULATIONS INSPECTOR Angelina Mary Scialoia, Mansfield December 31, 1940 23 Leo Raymond Larkin, Mansfield ld. Everett Elizabeth Francena Whalen, Mansfield 24 Ralph Alphonso" Buck, Mansfield ger Massachusetts Esther Louise Buck, Mansfield 27 Robert Dean Whaley, Mansfield ta��e Inspector and I have called at thirty farms which Katherine'' Gertrude Erving, Mansfield � nsfield and inspected the barns, dairy and utensils. 28 Clarence William McConnell, Attleboro, Respectfully submitted, -Beverly May Morse, Mansfield < RALPH B. WILLIS, 28 Henry Francis Piasecki, Mansfield Milk Regulations Inspector Georgina Byrnes Smith Attleboro Mass 28 Lindo Dominic Galanti, Mansfield Margaret Barbara Day, Mansfield' 30 Raldo Baldini, Mansfield w Maxine Virginia Sears, Mansfield 138 Births Recorded in the Town3 of Mansfield for the year. 1 1934 January 26 Robert ,Sanford October Name of Child Name of 7 Beaton 14 William Ralph Kirshkaln 1936 March 5 George Lawrence Barrows 1939 October 5 William Thomas Annese 1940 January 4 Stillborn: 5 Louis Stanley Garland 5 Edward Arthur Norton 7 Allen Lester Willis 10 Janice Lorena Ward 12 Damian Leo Qualters 17 William Augustus Harlor 18 Judith Anne Powers 19 Guy Ralph Liberatore, Jr. 22 Gerald Earl Nordberg 23 Jean William Chambers Robert B. and, Marjo: Hugh A. and Doroth Rudolph H. J. and Lawrence P. and George and Cather Salvatore and Ma Edward A. and De Allen_ L. and Dor: George L. and Jen Harold and Olymp William E. and E] Charles S. and An Guy R. and Virgin Roy W. and Oliti Ralph H. and. An 139 Jackson .`'Rose Baldini Ann Strang Ernest Marshall lee Richard Griswold Ann Pedini Elizabeth Rodxick I Sante Blandori larie McInerney s Alden Fiske ie Alice Monty amuel Lishman d Bellavance :night Lynton eeman n Young > Kurtyka Ward, Jr. Wynn L Goddard, DFiore Crotty rse rest Dubois William A. and Beatrice M._ I. Louis and Grace I. Harry W. and Dorothy A. Albert H. and Muriel R. Merle D .and 'Helen D. Fernando and Angelina S. Peter A. and Ruth B. Amando and Adrian D. James W. and Margaret L. Howard R. and Jessie B. Donald R. and Alice R. Frederick C. and Clara W. Cyril and . Germaine L. Salvatore and Lucy B. Sherwood N. and Barbara C. Charles E. and Thelma K. Theodore R. and Barbara H. Herbert M. and Virginia P. Boleslaus P. and Louise M. Ralph E. and Mildred G. Edward R. and Leola H. Charles and Genevieve M. Joseph P. and Princess D. John D. and Alice C. Robert L. and Roberta U. J. Spencer and Ethel H. Norman F. and Edith M. Wilfred M. and Carol S. Antonio and Ambozene A. Louis R. and, Charlotte C. 1 Otis H. and Ida L. Charles H. and Thelma B. Harry F. and Rose L. Bradley G. and Marie C. Anthony G. and Sylvia B. Theophile and Lauria V. William H. and 'Eleanor B. Earl W. and Elsie M. George and Margaret M. Charles W. and Florence S. Joseph and Mary C. Joseph K. and Iola C. Samuel and Marion W. Andrew and Annie S. William W. ' and Gertrude B. Erminio F. and, Philomena R. Leonard and Dorothy M. Hugo H. and Frances M. William H. and Madeline D. Arthur C. and Freda B. Paul and Velia F. Gilbert W. and Elsie M. John H. and Katheryn G. Alphonse and Emma M. 141 140 w .October 2 Richard Tulio Bolin Hugo H. and Angelina a 11 Louis Charles Cinelli Louis and Doris T. Janet Rose Johnson 20 Marion Lorraine Titus Earl F. and Dorothy S , 6 Ennis 24 Gail Marie Hall Gerald C. and Annie S1111,11 nary Theresa Melfie 24 Bellucei Victor and Lilly L. 12 Gail`' Ann Dauphine 12 Nancy Sylvia Gentili July13 Leo Gerard Pepin b$ William 'Henry Connors 1 Edith Jean Goddard Charles D. and Edith`-, Lorraine Ellen Moorehouse 5 Ellen Jean Wills Fred E. and Agnes 0 n� Diane Elizabeth Pomfr 5 Leon Cobb Grant Everett M. and Marth 21 Charles William Inman, Jr. 10 Joan Catherine Chandler Alcide L. and Catherin 2 Maria Santucci 10 John Alcide Chandler Alcide L. and Catherin 14 Mary Frances Carey Francis J. and Hazeloiember y 14 Harold Arthur Nordberg HaroldA. and Marg ar 17 Vivian Alice Tessier Edmiour 0. and Jean n ' 1 Stillborn 23 Carl Joseph Weber William A. and Xarg JOSeph Kenneth Wolak Donald' Wallace May August r26 Evelyn Marie LeGrice g Patricia Martha Winton 3 Henry James Denny Cartan H. ,and Yoland 7 George William Johnson Elmer H. and Lucille Llecember 10 Thomas Albert McGlashing Clarence F. R. & Made 15 DerithElaine Collingwood Frederick P. and Nin Celestino Anthony DiGiovanni 17 Barbara Clementina Plante Henry and Electra S r an Elizabeth Parrish 18 Robert Curtis Marshall Ernest' W. and Cathe 3 Theodore Francis Copparini 18 John Richard McNamara Edward' J. and Agne Calvin Colby Perry 23 Angela Jean Linari Angelo and Victorian Edmund Arthur Morrison 23 Rita Mary Ricci Albert ,and Mary F. ' w MnLhony Vincent Ferrara -I;arol Ann Johnson September John Rego `bert Angelo Tartufo 4 Gerald Byer Colman: Joseph H. and Adel r l 14 Dennis Ronald Cardin Arthur F. and Alice w� 14 Frederick Burton Fisher, Jr. Frederick B. and Mzl i 17 Albert Ellis Minuet` ` Ellis P. and 'Turbena 23 Dolores Fisher Frank H. and 'Elsie 24 James Raymond Dunn John H. and Alice 26 Patricia Ann Gentili Leo P. and The 29 Doreen Albertini Joseph and Domenzc� 30 Paul Renee Lincoln Stillman F. and Roses 1 Otis H. and Ida L. Charles H. and Thelma B. Harry F. and Rose L. Bradley G. and Marie C. Anthony G. and Sylvia B. Theophile and Lauria V. William H. and 'Eleanor B. Earl W. and Elsie M. George and Margaret M. Charles W. and Florence S. Joseph and Mary C. Joseph K. and Iola C. Samuel and Marion W. Andrew and Annie S. William W. ' and Gertrude B. Erminio F. and, Philomena R. Leonard and Dorothy M. Hugo H. and Frances M. William H. and Madeline D. Arthur C. and Freda B. Paul and Velia F. Gilbert W. and Elsie M. John H. and Katheryn G. Alphonse and Emma M. 142 Recorded in the Town of Mansfield for the year 1940 Date Name Yrs.M. Dys. Cause of IJ January 1 Alice A. Roberts 4 Stillborn 5 Grace S. Prescott 9 George F. White 10 James Jennings 15 John James Dennehy 16 Eva M. Bellew 18 Harriet B. Whittaker 31 Alice E. Phillips February 1 Elesa Marie Clark 4 Mary A. Chandler 5 Maria L. Shepard 63 Carcinoma Z 80 7 14 Generalized 86 teriosclerosis 63 1 18 Perforation Stomach 72 Peritonitis noma of Sto 40 ? Carcinoma o Stomach 58 Metastasis 73 9 4 Heart Di presumably nary sclE 68 (Sudden Dea 46 1 27 Surgical S Operation H rectomy. 64 1 4 Cerebral Hexa hage Hyperte 67 1 9 Heart disease' sumably cord sclerosis (F 99 dead in bed) 64 2 13 Cerebral I hage 72 4 24 Bilateral B pneumonia tensive He ease C, Hemorrhag 75 3 27 Bronchobne F. Bayley L. Phillips ico Linari is W. Fisher try M. Hersey ah Louisa Willis ..y Rourke fiam Lovelace land J. 'Smith 143 67 7 1 Myocarditic Bron- chitis Infection Arteriosclerosis 77 2 21 Coronary Throm- bosis Essential Hypertension Acute Bronchitis 86 4 0 Chronic Bron- chitis Arterio- sclerosis 72 Heart disease pre- sumably coronary ; sclerosis (Sudden Death) 58 2 Carcinoma of Sig- moid with Meta- stasis to Liver and Lungs 68 7 30 Cerebral Hemorr- hage Arterio- sclerosis Mitral Insufficiency 70 2 23 Terminal Broncho- pneumonia Cere- bral Hemorrhage Hypertensive Heart Disease 99 10 29 Bronchopenumonia General Arterio- sclerosis 78 Hypertensive Heart Disease Ar- teriosclerosis Hy- postatic Broncho- pneumonia Senility 79 11 26 Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease 69 Heart Disease Pre- sumably Coronary Sclerosis (Found Dead) 67 7 1 Myocarditic Bron- chitis Infection Arteriosclerosis 77 2 21 Coronary Throm- bosis Essential Hypertension -- 144 145 12 Francis 0. Wills 31 9 12 Pulmonary Tubi Arthritis culosis 14 Cleveland Lovely 63 7 19 Carcinoma of 13 Martha 0. Sevigne 78 8 18 Hypostatic Pn Right Lung mania Infect IS Guy F. Garland 32 10 17 Bronchopneumonia and Age Arte Infection of Blood sclerosis Ch ra3 Stream Staphy- Arthritislococcus q. Infection 26 Jennie M. Chase 77 3 ` 10 Coronary Thr 18 Agnes J. Hawley 70 6 Carcinoma of bosis Generali Stomach with Arteriosclerosi Metastasis to Hypertension Liver l 26 Adelaide Helena Skinner 85 4 25 Myocarditis Artio- A p ril - sclerosis Arthritis �8 Joseph B. Cervelli 29 7 Retro Pharyngeal 6 George Burrows 36 8 Fracture P _ Abscess Cause Fracture 2 Undetermined right Intra Mediastinitis Em- dominal► In�u pyema Diabetes (Accident) Mellitus 6 Nazzereno Panichi 46 3 5 Uremia Chr Pyelonephritis -Je 30 John F. Spragne 60 3 17 Rifle Shot Wo_ of Head, John Cahill 75 1 17 Uremia Chronic Associated H Vascular Nephritis orrhage (Suicl James Todd 74 8 5 Myocarditis Sen- ility Arteriosclero- May -:sis `3rtrude' H. Reynolds �Ge 72 9 11 Carcinoma of 5 Walter Welch 80' 1 9 Empyema P v Ovaries Incarcer- monia Type ated Umbilical Arterioscleros Hernia 7 Malvina Annie Shenett 52 4 1G Cerebral H 16 Fortunat Dion 84 3 Chronic Myocardi- hage Art" tis Arteriosclero- sclerosis Ii : sis Cardiac De- tension Ell, compensation Val- 10 Clinton John Thayer 58 8 23 Heart Diseases% vular Insufficiency sumably, , Coro Edgar Hudson Josselyn 51 9 3 Auricular Fibrilla- Sclerosis tion Aortic In- Death) sufficiency Chronic 13 Paul A. Barrows 38 5 14' Pulmonary Ta Enlargement of culosis Heart and Multi- 14 Delia M. Leonard 76 3 . 17 Bronchial bestosis monia Ari Patrick Henry Walsh 78 2 9 Carcinoma ascend- sclerosis Cts. ing Colon-Perfor- r a 146 28 Walter Edward Thurber July 3 Herman Hodapp 3 Harriet Louisa Briggs 9 John Wirth 13 Joseph P. Wrightington 16 Eleanor Beatty 16 Richard D. Webtherell 17 Joan Chandler 18 Mary J. Dwelly 24 Mary Clark Burr 24 Benoni M. Latham 30 Ada Emily Lunn August 5 Catherine E. York rated and ,Sup rative 29 2 9 Meningioma of Brain 69 11 16 Hemorrhage, Spontaneous the Brain ( Sud 52 Death) 63 11 4 Carcinoma of , 65 Colon 80 Myocarditis 63 Arteriosclerosis Hypertension 51 Pulmonary Tul 77 culosis 46 6 14 Meningitis Late Sinus Thromb 84 Pulmonary Tull culosis 53 4 15 Coronary Oo sion 65 7 Acute Bronch Imperforate A 77 3 25 Chronic Myoca 74 tis Arterioscler Cerebral Hemi hage 53 1 25 Coronary Oce sion Hepatic C 67 7 25 Mitral Valva Disease Coron Thrombosis Chronic Myoca; tis Axterioscler 73 4 7 Cerebral Thr bosis Generali .o J. Ferrara Adam White M. Powers Skinner Clark ephine Sawyer )er F. Hodges is L. Jackson I Dowell Holt Llmond Keenan Arvin Wilcox Henry Whitcomb 147 hage Hypertensive Heart Disease Arteriosclerosis 49 10 13 Cerebral Hemorr- hage Essential Hypertension 80 0 18 Myocardial Failure Arteriosclerotic Hypertensive Heart Disease Generalized Ar- teriosclerosis 70 11 25 Coronary Occlu- sion Arterio- sclerosis 78 9 8 Coronary Throm- bosis Failure Uremia` Coronary Sclero- sis 52 2 13 Mitral Stenosis Syphilis 65 11 8 Coronary Throm- bosis 63 4 4 Cardio RenalDis- ease Heart Block Uremia 77 1 22 Bronchopneumonia Strangulated Fe- moral Hernia 84 Cerebral Hemorr- hage Arterio- sclerosis Mitral Insufficiency 65 3 15 Carcinoma of Sig- moid Colon Diabetes Millitus 74 8 Cereibral Hemorr- hage Hypertensive Heart Disease Arteriosclerosis 49 10 13 Cerebral Hemorr- hage Essential Hypertension 80 0 18 Myocardial Failure Arteriosclerotic Hypertensive Heart Disease Generalized Ar- teriosclerosis 70 11 25 Coronary Occlu- sion Arterio- sclerosis 78 9 8 Coronary Throm- bosis 82 6 5 Bronchopneumonia Generalized Arteriosclerosis 63 7 29 Diabetic Coma Diabetes Mellitus' 72 6 4 Cerebral Hemorr- hage Generalized Arteriosclerosis' 60 7 17 Coronary Occlu- sion Aurecullar Fibrillation Hypertension 67 8 0 Bronchopneumonia Hypertensive Heart Disease 81 3 6 Bronchopneumonia Generalized Arteriosclerosis 148 149 19 Barnard Leroy Skinner 80 6 11 Heart Disease Presumably Carli December nary Sclerose (Found Dead,} 9 Frederick Rosco Chadwick 28 Helen Dunkerley Newall 72 2 11 Cerebral Hemorr hage Artet o sclerosis Hyped 10 Annie Turner 31 Derith Elaine Collingwood 2 16 tension Lobar Pneumo 18 Eva Elizabeth Bentley (Double) Strep 80 0 9 Hemolyticus ' Diabetes Mellrti 26 Thomas William Hall 31 Fannie Isabel Leavitt Generalized teriosclerosis 31 Catherine Smith 39 Acute & Chro Intestinal 29 Florence Dorey Snow struction 31 Mary Elizabeth Wilbur November 1 Peter Beaulieu 67 2 20 Chronic Myocary tis with Dei. pensation Chr' Nephritis Artd, sclerosis 1 3 Stillborn Ada Caroline Ashley 67 8 11 Coronory Scl sis Lobar P moma A� Gangrenous pendix P Peritonitis 9 Nellie Purdy 68 10 9 Cancer of c with Metas 11 Donald McKay 84 Generalized . Arterioscleroi Bronchopneu 12 Alphonse Tartaglia 63 Carcinoma of tum and Uri Bladder Pe ites 22 Minnie Alice Macomber 40 5 23 Pulmonary bolism Phleb' f r 82 6 5 Bronchopneumonia Generalized Arteriosclerosis 63 7 29 Diabetic Coma Diabetes Mellitus' 72 6 4 Cerebral Hemorr- hage Generalized Arteriosclerosis' 60 7 17 Coronary Occlu- sion Aurecullar Fibrillation Hypertension 67 8 0 Bronchopneumonia Hypertensive Heart Disease 81 3 6 Bronchopneumonia Generalized Arteriosclerosis ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD Year Ending Dec. 31, 1940 153 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1940 -ancis Gallipeau-------------------------------- Term Expires January 1941 y L. Paine ------------------------------------------ Term. Expires January 1941> on S. Mason -------------------------------------- Term Expires January 1942' H. Tucker ---------------------------------------- Term, Expires January 1942' r L. Slayton -------------------------------------- Term' Expires January 1943' ORGANIZATION H. Tucker---------------------------------------------------------------------- Chairman L. Merrill---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clerk lar meetings are held in the Superintendent's office, Senior School, on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.45 p. m. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS P L. MERRILL )Ilice, Senior High School Telephone 510 tesidence, 18Carpenter Avenue .......................... Telephone 104 'he Superintendent's office is open on school days from 8:30 00- and 1:00 to 4:30 o'clock; Saturday, 9:00 to 12:00. The ,,intendent's office hours are from 3:30 to 4:30 on school days; times by appointment. SUPERINTENDENT'S SECRETARY I'. Woodbury, 121 Rumford Avenue ............ Telephone 598-M SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Ierck S. Griffin, 271 North Main Street .... Telephone 125 SCHOOL NURSE . Vallett, R. N., 226 East Street Telephone 624 ATTENDANCE OFFICER 0. Miller ................................................ 133 South Main Street SCHOOL CALENDAR >m -------------------------------- September 4 to December 20, 1940 inter Team; .........................January 2 to February 21, 1941 Winter Term ............................ March 3 to April 25, 1941 Perm .................................................... May 5 to June 20, 1941 154 HOLIDAYS Bristol County 'Teachers Ass'n Meeting ................ October 25, Armistice Day .......................................................... November 11, Thanksgiving 'Recess --------------_------- Nov. 27 (noon) to Dec. 1, GoodFriday---------------------------------------------------------------------- April 11, MemorialDay---------------------------------------------------------------------- May 30, SCHOOL SESSIONS High School— One session, from 8:00 to 1:25, with a recess twenty minutes. Junior High School -8:45 to 12:00; and 1:15 to 3:00, with a rec of fifteen minutes in the forenoon session. Elementary ,Schools—Roland Green and Paine Schools, 8:45' 11:40 and 1:15 to 3:15; .Spaulding and, Main Street Scho 8:45 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:15; John Berry School, 8;45 12:00 and 1:00 to 2:45; all with recess periods of fifty minutes in the forenoon and ,afternoon sessions. NO -SCHOOL SIGNALS Tree double blasts on the fire alarm (2-2.-2), with the str lights turned on. I � 7:00 a.m. No morning session for high school. 7:45 a.m. No morning session for elementary and jun high schools 12:15 p.m. No, afternoon session for elementary and jun high schools. Radio announcements will be broadcast over Station WNAC intervals between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. ENTRANCE AGE TO FIRST GRADE The age at which children may enroll in grade one is five yea eight months on September 1st. However, a child aged fiveyea, six months on the above date may enroll upon satisfactorily pass a standard test. 155 FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1940 RECEIPTS Appropriation, 1940 ................................ $105,500.00 EXPENDITURES eral Control: Superintendence, Enforcement of Law, and Office Expense ...................................... enses of Instruction: Salaries -------------------------------------- 701318.53 Textbooks .................................. 885.78 Supplies -------------------------------------- 4,008.32 ;tion of School Plants: Fuel, Light, Gas, Nater, Telephones ............................ 5,255.94 Janitors' Salaries ................ 6,129.63 Janitors' Supplies .............. 581.77 Repairs and Maintenance ...................... y Agencies: lth -----.............................. 2,078.32 asportation of Pupils.......... 4,931.76 �terias.................................. 721.74 xicanization Classes.......... 266.36 ion at Training School...... 113.43 ,aries .................................... 121.29 luation Expense ................ 166.74 $ 4,937.64 75,212.63 11,967.34 4.,255.05 156 Miscellaneous ............................ 35.45 Outlay—Furniture and Furnishings ................ Total Expenditures ...................................... Balance - Trade Schools Tuition Appropriation ................................................ Expended .-------------------•--------••---••- $ 740.98 Balance------------------------•-----••------ 759.02 Purchase of School Athletic Equipment Appropriation $105,298. 20L $105,500.1 1,50( ------------------------------------------------ �. Expended ------------------------------------ $ 499.90 Balance-------------------------------------- .10 Purchase and Installation of Vacuum Pump Equipment in Senior High School Appropriation------------------------------------------•---•• 2,1E Expended ----------------------------------•- $ 2,160.00 Balance -------------------------------------- .00 REIMBURSEMENTS Received by the Town on account of schools, but not available to the School Department: From the Commonwealth Trade School Tuition............ $ 911.41 General School Fund, Part 1 9,683.33 Americanization Classes .... 55.50 157 Tuition of State wards boarded in Mansfield ........ 750.74 Senior High School Tuition.... 21.22 Total .................. $11,422.20 STATISTICS chool Census, October 1940: 5-7 Years ---------------------------------------------------•---- 77 --------- ---------------------------------------------- 99 1'76 7-16 Totals Years 453 530 487 586 940 1116 tendance Report (September 1939 to June 1940) : mber of pupils enrolled ............................................ 1242 erage membership-----------------•------------------••----•----------- 1191 erage daily attendance .............................................. 1139 mber of .days schools were in session: Elementary------------------------------------------------------------------ 176 JuniorHigh-------------------------•-------------------------------------- 176 SeniorHigh----•--------------•-------------------------------•----••------.. 179 ital,Enrollments for the Schools by Grades and by Schools, ober 1, 1940: Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 P.G. Tot -h 91 81 65 1 238 h 111 103 96 310 n 28 41 34 31 67 103 304 3t. 14 21 12 15 26 88 ng 26 19 28 32 105 13 16 13 15 57 'y 34 11 8 11 10 13 67 95 108 95 104 103 116 111 103 96 91 8165 11169 158 4. Number of Employment and Educational Permits Issued, January 1 to December 31, 1940: Boys Girls Totals Employments (14 to 16 yrs. old) 6 3 9 Educational (16 to 21 yrs. old) 96 79 175 102 82 184 5. Present Enrollment in Vocational Schools, December 1940: Boston Trade School (Day Classes) ................................ 4 Boston Trade School (Evening Classes) ...................... 1 New Bedford Vocational School (Evening) ................ 3 Brockton Practical Art School (Evening) 2 10 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the .School Committee and Citizens of Mansfield: I herewith submit my sixth annual report of the Mansfield schools, for the year ending December 31, 1940. "The school is one of the greatest institutions in a democr, Children come to school with a wide variety of abilities and ( acities. The school must adapt itself to their needs, not atter to bend the children to fit the traditional scheme of a sl institution. This does not imply any surrender of ideals on part of the school; rather, it means the grasping of gre opportunities and the rendering of a service compatible with fundamental principles underlying the establishment of pu schools." Teachers Mr. Robert O. Andrews, teacher -coach in the senior high scl resigned to accept a similar position in the Natick HighScl Mr. John P. Certuse was elected to the position. He is a grad of Brown University. For years prior to coming here he teacher -coach at the Storm King School, Cornwall -on -the -Hud New York. 159 Mrs. Gertrude F. Olsen, head of the commercial department of e senior high school for many years, resigned her position. Miss ary E. Driscoll was appointed head of the commercial department, id Mr. John H. Wall of Lynn, Massachusetts, who is a graduate Salem Teachers College, was elected to the commercial staff. -evious to coming to Mansfield he was a commercial teacher at )lliston High School. Mrs. Anna T. Barker, who had been an elementary teacher in zr schools for eighteen years, resigned her position as fourth °ade teacher in the Roland Green School. Miss _Margaret Palla- no, who had been a sixth grade teacher in that school, was trans- rred to the fourth grade. After many years of faithful service, rs. Marion G. Janes was relieved of the arduous. administrative Lties as principal of the Roland Green School and was retained a sixth grade teacher. Mr. Wilfred K. Bradbury of Fall River is elected to the principalship and to teach Miss Palladino's sixth -ade. He is a graduate of Bridgewater State Teachers College d of the Teachers College at Columbia University. Before coming re he was principal of an elementary school in Glastonbury, Miss Barbara E. Harris of Buzzards Bay was elected part-time t supervisor to succeed Miss Janet Richardson, who resigned to cept a full-time position in Huntington, Massachusetts. She is graduate of the Massachusetts School of Art. Miss .Sally Merrow of Hyde Park, a graduate of the Bouv6- ton School of Physical Education, was elected part-time teacher physical education for senior high school girls. It is now Bible for every high school girl to take physical education at t one period per week. In addition to teaching her regular ses, she has been interested in promoting field hockey, intra - al basketball, and other sports after school hours. Mrs. Rose Paioni Zicolella resigned her position as assistant he senior high school cafeteria and was secceeded, by Miss el M. Duguid. Upon the resignation -of the latter, Mrs. Grace 3olton was elected to the position. The teachers have contributed generously to various drives financial aid when called upon to do so. They donated as usual :ie .annual Red, Cross drive last November, and responded one 0 160 hundred per cent to the special Red Cross drive.in February. They also contributed as usual to the Salvation Army. The Junior Red Cross has again been active. During the year small gifts were made by the children and sent to the Chelsea Veterans' Hospital. Their contributions of money have exceeded those of previous years. Articles for the West Side Thanksgiving Baskets, as well as money for British War Relief, were also given by the children in our schools. Curricula When pupils enter the senior high school they must choose to elect either the college preparatory or the commercial course, and the majority of pupils are not interested in taking either. The third annual survey of the graduates of 1938, 1939, and 1940, re- cently compiled by Mr. Hays, principal - of the seior high school., shows that 36 per cent of them are engaged in factory work, less than 16 per cent employed in offices, and only 7.8 per cent at- tending college. The other 40 per cent are engaged in various occupations for which neither of the courses now offered in the senior high school has prepared them. In other words, the courses now offered benefit only 24 per cent of those who graduate. A recent survey of the non -graduates of these same classes shows the following significant facts: "Four of every ten boys and girls in the Mansfield public schools leave school after entering grade seven and before graduation. Two out of every three pupils who leave school between grades seven and twelve are " boys... 26 per cent of all those who drop from school do so at the close of grade nine or during the first year of senior high school." From the above information it is 'clear that the curriculum needs to be enriched if we intend to provide the kind of education that the majority of the pupils meed and are not receiving. A general shop course for boys and a more intensive home- making course for girls should be added to our curriculum in the senior high school. The shop course would teach boys wood- working, metal -working, radio repairing, autmiobile repairing, electrical work, art metal, and general repair work for a year, after which they could then specialize in some particular type of work. I believe vocational courses of this kind would induce more 161 pupils to remain in school, and would certainly prepare them for better jobs after graduation. Such courses, however, can be offered only when sufficient space and necessary equipment are provided. I believe that the subjects offered in the elementary schools and in the junior high school compare favorably with those offered elsewhere, Courses in first and second grade reading, fourth fifth and sixth grade history, language and arithmetic, have all been slightly changed, and I expect that the other elementary subjects will soon be revised. A new 16 mm. Ampro-Sound projector has been purchased to replace the old silent moving picture machine. Films have been procured from the Y.M.C.A. Motion Picture Service in New York, from the Visual Educational Service of Boston University, and from the State Department of Education. These have been par- ticularly useful in teaching the biological and social studies in the senior high school, and in teaching science, economics and safety among other subjects in the junior high and elementary schools. Educational moving pictures have proven to be helpful in edu- cation, because in many instances children will remember what they see when it is difficult for them to retain what they read or hear. Due to a decrease in enrollment, the Special Class was dis- continued last June. Music A great deal of interest was manifested in music again this past year. :Through the efforts of Dr. Frederick S. Griffin, the sum of $32.8. was raised through contributions by interested citizens. This initial amount established a School Band Fund. A part of this fund will be used to purchase uniforms for the school band. The balance of the amount, like the School Music Loan Fund, is used to purchase musical instruments for pupils who are able to pay for them in small amounts at regular specified times. Americanization Classes The classes were organized October 28, with Mrs. Helena At as teacher. The enrolment at the beginning was small, but increased to about eighteen. These people of foreign birth 162 the interested in studying so that they may secure their naturaliza- 163 tion papers and become American citizens. The new large hot water tank connected with one of the boilers provides an abundance of hot water at all times. Special School Investigating Committee Five men were appointed by the Town Moderator to work in The interior of the domestic science room was entirely re - finished and provided with new window shades. The conjunction with the School Committee to determine the needs for gymnasium ceiling was repainted. The concrete platform in the additional school facilities, Messrs. James Bellew, Z. Earle Riley, Charles Wheeler, Clair Britton, and Attilio, Pedini. girls' shower room was extended to provide more shower space, and three ad - ditional shower heads were installed. The old water pipe and valve in the boys' shower room had to be replaced. Several meetings have been held, with Mr. Harold E. Mason, school architect, as consultant. Visits were made to the Spauld- ing, Main Street and Junior High Schools. The report submitted A new panic bolt was installed on each of the main entrance doors. The floors of the gymnasium by this committee has been made after long and careful study if and u peer and lower corridors were completely refinished,adding much to the the school situation, and I hope the citizens of the town will give building. appearance of the it their careful consideration. Elementary Report Cards After the severe storm of February 14, the roof leaked so badly that it became evident that the old roof could no longer be satisfactorily repaired. A new five-ply twenty-year bonded A new type of report card is now issued to children in grades Barrett roof was built by the Hopkins 'Roofing Company. The parapet three to six, inclusive. Besides (being ranked in scholarship, they are now marked in work habits and citizenship. In stead of there wall was also repaired and is now guaranteed against leakage for twenty years. g being five letter ratings of scholastic achievement, now there are only two, namely S (satisfactory) .and U (unsatisfactory). Space is for comments by both teachers and parents. If a child Junior High SdhooL—The old board fence bordering Private pro- perty on Rumford Avenue was provided does a high grade of work, comments by the teacher, while not replaced b p Y approximately 320 of strong Cyclone steel fence. Eighteen new desks and seats necessary, are desirable. When he is passing, but with low grade, were purchased to replace old ones beyond repair. the teacher should comment. If the child is failing in his work, he , is marked "U" In this case, the teacher is required to explain why, Maim Street Sdhool=The ceilings and walls in two classrooms in her judgment, the child is not doing satisfactory work. were painted.The drinking fountain in the boys' lavatory was changed to the lower hall' Various systems of marking in elementary schools were studied children. amwhere it is now ore accessible to the thoroughly before making any change in report cards, and I believe that after parents become accustomed to these new forms they Roland Green walls and ceilings in the will find them a great improvement over the marking systems �Sdhool--The principal's office, teachers room, and one classroom were refinished. previously used. = -The coat closets in four of the classrooms were painted. 'Temporary repairs were made to the roof where leaks occurred. Ten new desks and seats were purchased to replace old ones. Major Repairs and Improvements John Berry Selhool—The walls and ceilings of all three Senior High School—A Nash duplex vacuum pump and domestic classrooms and the auditorium were repainted. New electric light fixtures were hot water storage tank were installed under the supervision of installed in one of the classrooms to provide better lighting. Barnes and Jones, Inc., from whom the equipment was purchased We now have no difficulty in properly heating the entire building The hope of tomorrow must be placed in the hands of the children in our schools today. We cannot afford to neglect them. ro , l 164 165 The school of a new day will make ample provision for their de- Course of Study velopment. The school can make a real contribution to society by making proper provisions for its children." A committee consisting of the commercial department instruc- tors began, early this school year, a study to determine what appreciation for the I take this opportunity to express my app Mansfield is doing in regard to commercial subjects as compared loyal support and consideration of the School Committee and , with other schools of the: nation. Detailed outlines for each course citizens. and subject will be prepared in order to coordinate all divisions of the department, thereby preventing any extensive duplication of Respectfully submitted, work and adding new material where the need is greatest. This BERT L. MERRILL study will be -completed by next fall. Superintendent of Schools Other departmental; surveys and revisions will be undertaken at the beginning of the next school year. A similar study REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL in the English department was completed some years ago and the results have been most gratifying. �I Mr. Bert L. Merrill Superintendent of Schools Annual Survey of Graduates l Mansfield, Massachusetts The third annual surveyof graduates has been completed Dear Mr. Merrill:` recently. This year members of the Classes of 1938, 1939 and 1940 were My third annual report of the Mansfield Senior High School contacted to learn the type of work or study in which each was is as follows: engaged. Many important factors were revealed, but only a few i can be stated in a report such as this one. It seems worthwhile to Revision of Class Sdhedule record that 45 per cent of the 231 P graduates are employed in factories doing manual work and that 52 per cent are employed out A new type of class schedule was placed in operation at the be of town. Such evidence predicts that courses in the manual arts ginning of the 1940-1941 school year. All classes meet four times a will be a need of the immediate future, and that local industrial week for fifty minutes each. Laboratory classes meet five times a expansion is an ultimate need. week. Formerly all classes met five times a week for thirty-nine j minutes each, and laboratory classes met six times a week. The following is a brief summary of the three surveys: The school day was lengthened twenty-five minutes in order wf Class of Class of Class of To Total Status that six fifty -minute periods might be run each day. With the long y p g 1938 1939 1940 Dec. 1, 1940 l� er periods an adequate physical education program for all boys and was placed in operation. Free periods were provided wherein rq r_1girls a all students might elect to take such subjects as art and music, at a a' "zo No. tend club meetings, class meetings, special assemblies, educational II sound motion pictures, or study. Such periods are especially regular class periods are not interfered with. Employed 29 46= 50' 41 52 6U 162 70.1. worthwhile since Constant checking has revealed that student achievement cor ,Unemployed 24 6 2 8 4 6 12 5.1 Att'nd'g Sch'1 21 17 14 responds closely to or exceeds that of the old. schedule. This factor f 20 10 15 39 17.0 Married (G) 0' 5 10 is of primary importance. When it is virtually certain that 3 6 0 16 7.0 Unacc'ted for 4 4 2 0 achievement is normal or better, emphasis can be placed ;on _ �. 0 0 2 .8 supervised study possibilities, greater use , of the two. weekly Total 78 78 78 72 72 "free" periods and for the addition of new subjects and courses. 81 231 100.% I �I I i' 166 Activities Athletics Basketball, winter of 1939-1940 Varsity: played 18 games, 'won 7, lost 11 Junior varsity: played 15 games, won 5, lost 10 Coach, Robert 0. Andrews Baseball, springof 1940 Team played 14 games, won 9, lost 5 Coach, Robert 0. Andrews Football, fall of 1940 Team played '10 games, won 6, lost 3, tied 1 Coach, John P. Certuse Clubs 'Commercial Whirl, Miss Mary E. Driscoll, adviser English, Miss Winnifred C. Lyman, adviser French, Miss Aurilla M. Shepard, adviser Homemakers, Mrs. Mildred M. Whitmore, adviser Latin, Miss Mildred H. Jones, adviser Athletic Association, John P. Certuse, adviser Class Play Class of 1941, "Almost Eighteen" Mrs. Mildred Forrester Morse, coach Publications Yearbook, Class of 1940 Miss Winnifred C. Lyman, literary adviser Mrs. Gertrude F. Olsen, financial adviser The Tatler Miss- Mildred L. Hannon, adviser Graduation, June 1940 Class of 1940 81 graduates 25 Pro Merito Society The members of the faculty, the students, and I hope we again merit the consideration and cooperation we have reef from the School Committee and yourself during the past yeaj Respectfully submitted, R. VERNON HAYS, Principal 'i 167 REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Bert L. Merrill Superintendent of Schools Mansfield, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I herewith submit my ninth annual report of the Central i Junior High School, for the year ending December 31, 1940. The aim of the Junior High School is twofold: to give pupils a thorough training in the fundamental subjects and to ide them in selecting the course which they are best fitted to follow in the Senior High School. With the first end in view, the school" pre- scribes the same course for all students inrade seven, with the exception 'of music and art which are elective in all grades. Iii grade eight, exploratory courses are offered in Latin, algebraic equasions, and clerical practice, so that the student may discover for himself whether he is best adapted for the academic, scientific, or commercial course begun in grade nine and continued through- out high school. This practice, which enables the student to ascertain his own interests, skills, and aptitudes, has eliminated many costly in in selecting vocational subjects. The final choice is alwaysmade with the consent and approval of the parents. The same program of supervised study, followed in previous years, has been continued. An average of fifteen minutes in each period is devoted to study under the direction of the teacher. This period of preparation has reduced home work assignments in all grades. In addition to this, a regular program for home study has been followed in grades seven and eight. A schedule has been ar- ranged whereby only one subject a night is assigned for home study. This minimum amount of outside preparation is necessary nay to develop organized study habits, so essential in grade nine. wed Both these practices have appreciably reduced the number of r student failures. A' third method has also been used, however, when a student continues to do unsatisfactory work. A notice to this effect is mailed to the parents, many of whom take ad - 168 vantage of the opportunity given thein to visit the school and con- fer with individual members of the teaching staff. This coopera- tion between the school and, the home has kept the number of subject failures to a minimum. A new program of visual education was conducted through the Young Men's Christian Association Bureau in New York. The films, supplied to the school, were shown to the upper classes, where they served as excellent- supplementary subject matter. The pupils of the Junior High School have shown great interest in the programs presented by the various clubs. Nearly every type of extracurricular activity is representedby these organizations as can be seen from the following list: The Dramatic Club, The Sewing Club, The Business Club, The Handicraft' Club, The Press Club, The Domestic Science Club, 'The Current Events Club, The Art Metal Club, and the Study Club. At the annual exhibition, held in the Town Hall and, attend( by a large number of the parents and friends of the students, tl work of these various organizations was shown to the public. Tv one -act plays, "Hollister Days" and "Kill or Cure", and of pantomine, "A Bachelor's Dream", were presented by The Dr anatic Club under the direction of Mrs. Morse. A great deal interest centered around, the work done in the Manual Art Depax ment, which displayed many excellent pieces of furniture and fit examples of art metal work made by the pupils of all classes. A new project has been successfully carried out in the eigh grade history classes. Junior American Citizen Clubs, sponsor by the local chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolutic were organized to instill into the pupils the ideals, principles a. responsibilities of the true American citizen. Class officers we elected, and bi-monthly programs were conducted. The meetin begin with a prayer, followed by the singing of patriotic son and the recitation of the American Creed. The remainder of t program is devoted to the cultivation of the proper use of fx speech in the discussion of various problems of public interest. important part of the activities has been the recitation of origix poetry, the reading of essays, and the presentation of one -act pla all of a- patriotic nature, in order to stimulate love and loyalty the United, States. The annual spelling contest was held in May to determine t 169 best boy and girl speller in each division. The seventh grade con- test was outstanding because it took thirty-two minutes to spell down the contestants. 'The champion speller of the school was Elsa Griswold of grade nine with Bruce Bayley a close second. In grade eight, the champions were Charlotte Morse and Elio Zafiini. Theresa Fournier and Bert` Merrill won the closely contested race in grade seven. Gold medals, contributed by the New Century Club, The ]Daughters of the American Revolution, the Rotary Club, the Catholic Women's Club, the Gloria d'Italia Lodge, the Mansfield Grange, and the American Legion, were awarded in assembly to the successful students. THE JUNIOR TIMES, the school paper, conducted a writing contest for original compositions, in which many students par- ticipated. The winning contestants were Martha Griswold of grade eight and Edward' :Sheldon of grade seven. Suitable prizes- were awarded. The Junior High School was enrolled one hundred per cent in the Junior Red Cross. The Sewing' and the Manual Training Departments contributed' `many articles which were distributed by the local chapter. Both students' and teachers gladly assisted in this worthy work. Examinations for defective sight and hearing were conducted in every grade. The teachers recorded, the eye tests and the school nurse, assisted by -a member of the State Department of Public Health, administered the ear tests. In doubtful cases, the pupils were given a second test and their parents were notified of any defects. As in previous years, school banking was continued and some pupils availed themselves of the opportunity offered to open small accounts. More pupils should be urged to take advantage of this practice in order to develop habits of thrift, which will be valuable later in life. Subscriptions to the current magazines, The National Geo- graphic, The Readers Digest, Nature, and Youth Today, were of particular value in directing students to worthwhile current litera- ture. The contents of the magazines were outlined by the English teachers and oral 'reports on the articles were assigned to indivi- dual students. This was done in the hope of stressing the necessity 170 of good literature and of combatting the popularity of the cheap pulp magazines. Athletic programs were supervised in football, basketball and baseball. The football and, !baseball teams were undefeated for the second successive year. The annual athletic banquet was held and members of all teams attended. Basketball was restricted to intramural games for both boys and girls. :The fundamentals of these sports are taught to aid the boys and girls in future compe- titions. In any report of a year ago I stressed the need, for a bicycle shed to accommodate the large number of bicycles that students ride to school daily. This same necessity still exists. The manner in which fifty to seventy bicycles are lined along the fence leaves much to be desired for safety. I am grateful for your personal supervision and your un- failing interest in the progress of the Junior High School. I also wish to express my appreciation to the School Committee, the teachers, and the students for their help and cooperation during fha „ac+ -T,oa„ Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. KELLY, Principal REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE Mr. Bert L. Merrill Superintendent of Schools Dear ,Sir: My tenth annual report as school nurse is herewith 'The work of the school nurse continues to be mainly along t] line of prevention and education. The examinations and variol clinics aim for preventive measures, while the home calls W consultations with teachers and pupils are for health education. With the aid of all school workers and, the important cooper tion of the parents we are able to attain a high goal in our school In our tuberculosis clinic, which is conducted by the Brist 171 County Hospital, thirteen pupils were X-rayed and given physical examinations. In each instance, the pupils were merely being followed up—no new cases of childhood type tuberculosis were discovered. Recommendations of the physician were followed as to health camps or yearly X-rays. The dental work is being carried on in the first four grades for pupils whose parentsare financially unable to have the work done otherwise. It continues" under the sponsorship of the Mansfield Visiting Nurse Association, with Dr. Warren G. Jones as clinic dentist. During November and December the school physician has been carrying on the annual physical examinations in grades 1, 3, 5, and 10. 375 pupils have been given thorough examinations. From the findings it was noted that 29 had defective tonsils, approximately 75% dental' defects, several with facial acne, and 2 with slight cardiac disturbance. Notices of these defects were sent to the parents. The parents are strongly urged togivetheir attention to these notices, and, to take their children to their family physician for further examination and remedial treatment if advised. All cases will be followed up to encourage correction. Sixty boys of senior and junior high school age who partici- pate in athletics were given rigid examinations at the opening of the season. In November a diphtheria toxoid clinic was held under the direction of the School'' Department, sponsored by the Board of Health as in former years. Sixty children from six months to six years of age were given the inoculations necessary to cause im- munity from diphtheria. The audiometer test was given to pupils in the third, fifth and eighth grades. Parents of all pupils found to have a hearing loss were notified and urged to give immediate attention. A well-child conference conducted by the Visiting Nurse Asso- ciation in cooperation with the School Department was held in April, with much interest shown by the parents of the pre-school group. A fine spirit of cooperation was shown by the volunteered services of the doctors and dentists of our town. 172 Eye examinations have been made by the teachers, and pupils with defective vision will be checked and referred to the parent for further attention. Two boys and, two girls were sent to the Bristol County Health Camp during July and August for one month each. There is much to be gained by each child in the way of good health habits and nutrition. This, benefit is made possible through the sale of . Christmas seals. Seventy-six bottles of milk are being distributed each day < to children who do not receive an adequate amount at home. This is made possible by the Rotary and New Century Clubs. The school attendance has not been affected to any serious ex- tent by contagion. The general routine of inspection is carried on throughout the year. Professional club meetings and public health institutes have been attended during the year. In conclusion I wish to express my appreciation to you, the School Committee, the teachers and principals, and our school physician for all courtesies during the past year. Respectfully submitted, ANNA G. VALLETT, R. N. School Nurse SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES Bert L. Merrill Elinor S.. Woodbury Superintendent of Schools Secretary to Superintendent Frederic Wm. Kempf Music Supervisor Barbara E. Harris Art Supervisor Anna G. Vallett, R. N. School -Nurse Frederick S. Griffin, M. D. School Physician Francis 0. Miller Attendance Officer 173 High School: R. Vernon Hays, Principal Mathematics John P. Certuse Science, Phys. Ed., Athletics Mary E. Driscoll Bookkeeping Fred H. Hadlock Mathematics Mildred L. Hannon English Elsa H. Henchel Typewriting Mildred H. Jones Latin, Anc. History, Biology Winnifred C. Lyman English Clark Richardson Comm. Geog., Bkkpg., Sales & Advt., Elizabeth L. Tobey Arith. Everett W. Robinson Social Sciences Aurilla Shepard French John H. Wall Stenography, Law Mildred M. Whitmore Domestic Science Sally E. Merrow Girls' Phys. Ed. Grace A. Bolton Assistant, Cafeteria Charles E. Phillips Janitor Junior High School: Janes J. Kelly, Principal Science Robert D. Burgess Manual Train., Art Metal, Mech. Draw. Eleanor F. Darmedy English Frances A. Graham English Mildred F. Morse History, Geography Earl G. Pithie Latin, 'English, Algebra Harold L. Qualters Math., Business Practice Anne C. Raleigh Mathematics and Clerical Practice Abbie G. Saley Geography, Hygiene, Voc. Guidance Elizabeth L. Tobey Sewing Julia K. Vaughan Mathematics and Civics Margaret E. Welch History and Civics Dorothy C. Cross Manager, Cafeteria Edgar S. Palmer Janitor Roland Green School: Wilfred, K. Bradbury, Priv. Grade VI Mary J. Corbett Grade I Edith F. Davis Grade V Alice M. Foster Grade V Edith F. Guild Grade II 174 Mary R. Jackson Grade III Marion G. Janes Grade VI Evelyn I. Mosczynski Grade VI Margaret A. Palladino Grade IV Harold Lunn 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 Main Street School: Alice M. Gallup, Principal Grade- V Rhena M. Horton < Grades I and II Maude M. O'Brien Grades III and IV Charles Ulm Janitor Paine School: Susan B. Grebenstein, Prin. Grades III and IV Minnie E. Milke Grades I and II Joseph Maday Janitor John Berry School: E. Elizabeth Herrick, Prin. Grades V and. VI Clara_ R. Kennedy; Grades I and II Mildred E. Pilkington Grades III and IV Fredson J. Munroe Janitor 175 Mansfield uncia Lighting Dept* BALANCE SHEET—DECEMBER 31, 1940 ASSETS: Plant Investment: Land Structures Transformer Station and Substation Equipment Poles, Fixtures, and Overhead Consumers' Meters Consumers' Meter Installations Line 'T'ransformers Transformer Installations Street Lighting Equipment Street Lighting ;Equipment—Traffic Lights Consumers' Premises Equipment TOTAL PLANT INVESTMENT GENERAL EQUIPMENT: Office Transportation Laboratory TOTAL GENERAL EQUIPMENT TOTAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT CURRENT ASSETS: Operating -Fund Petty Cash Fund Consumers' Deposit Fund Accounts Receivable Light and Power Accounts Receivable—Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies—General Distribution 'Tools and Appliances Printing and Office Supplies TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $ 2,000.00 6,706.94 15,670.60 52.,309.60 15,4'34.45 2,596.88 26,581.09 8,146.03 10,689.28 912.75 1,927.53 $142,975.15 1,299.55 2,763.00 405.34 4.467.89 .'T14.1,440.v4 14,612.25 25.00 2,665.00 17,215.99 7,449.30 13,342.61 1,380.51 215.00 56,905.66 176 RESERVE FUND: Depreciation Fund TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND PROFIT AND LOSS CURRENT LIABILITIES: 8,286.79 $212,635.49 Accounts Payable $ —.00 Consumers' Deposits 2.,665.00 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,665.00 ACCRUED ITEMS: Interest—Consumers Deposits 32.61' APPROPRIATED SURPLUS: Loans Repayment 102,500.06 Appropriation for Construction Repayment 12,688.82 TOTAL APPROPRIATED SURPLUS 115,188.82 PROFIT AND LOSS: Profit and Loss Balance 94,749.06 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND, PROFIT AND LOSS $212,635.49 177 STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS December 31, 1940 OPERATING REVENUES: Light, heating ,and Cooking Power Municipal Revenue—Buildings Municipal Revenue—Power Municipal 'Revenue—Street Lighting Interest TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE OPERATING EXPENSES: Production Transmission and Distribution Utilization Commercial New Business General and Miscellaneous TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES NET OPERATING REVENUE DEDUCTION FROM OPERATING INCOME: Uncollectible Operating Revenue NET INCOME 'Transferred to, Profit and Loss— $ 75,438.31 57,215.47 1,864.63 3,483.61 8,000.00 1.89 146,003.91 86,986.90' 23,255.24 1,386.05 6,227.39 934.60 10,056.82 128,847.00 $ 17,156.91 $4.68 $17,152.23 178 STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS December 31, 1940 BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR $85,596.83 ADDITIONS: Net Income 17,152.23 Advertising 102,749.06 DEDUCTIONS: 805.60 Payment to Town Treasurer 8,000.00 BALANCE, END OF YEAR 94,749.06 INCREASE FOR YEAR $9,152.23 DETAIL OF OPERATING EXPENSES 793.40 1. PRODUCTION: 582.00 Electric Energy Purchased $ 86,986.90 2. TRANSMISSION AND 'DISTRIBUTION: Depreciation Transformer Station and Substation Miscellaneous General Expense Superintendence and Labor 5,273.06' Transformer Station and Substation TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES Supplies and Expense 655.34 Operation of Transmission and Distribution Lines 6,994.96 Transmission and Distribution Supplies and Expense 200.21 Inspecting and Testing Meters 598.67 Removing and Resetting Meters 1,708.54 Removing and Resetting Transformers 580.27 Maintenance of Transformer Station and Substation Structures 555.88 ' Maintenance of Transmission and Distribution Lines 6,591.54 Maintenance of Consumers'Meters C 85.77 ` Maintenance of Transformers 11.00 TOTAL 23.255.24 179 3. UTILIZATION: Operation of Municipal Street Lamps 574.60 Maintenance of Municipal Street Lamps 778.69 Maintenance of Consumers'' Installations 32.76 TOTAL 1,386.05 4. COMMERCIAL: Salaries 4,712.75 Supplies and Expense 1514.64 TOTAL 6,227.39 5. NEW BUSINESS: Advertising 129.00 Wiring and Appliances 805.60 TOTAL 934.60 6. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS: General Office Supplies and Expense 377.02 General Office Rent 793.40 Insurance 582.00 Inventory Adjustment 229.74 Depreciation 7,685.08 Miscellaneous General Expense 389.58 TOTAL 10 ,056.82 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $128,847.00 DETAIL OF ELECTRIC E'NE'RGY December 31, 1940 KILOWATT HOURS SOLD AND USED: SOLD: Light, Heating and Cooking 1,951,489 180 M7 181 Power 2,811,719 COST OF PLANT INVESTMENT 4,763,208 Municipal Buildings 57,318 DECEMBER 31, 1940 Municipal Power 249,342 Municipal Street Lights 340,190 Cost of Net Cost Cost of Plant Additions of Property Plant 646,850 1-1-40 1940 disposed of 12-31-40 Land $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 i. !TOTAL .SOLD 5,410,058 Structures 18,848.82 2.75 18,851.57 I Transformer Station & USED: Substation Equipment 22,056.12 22,056.12 1 Poles, Fixtures and Substation 9,959 Overhead Conductors 98,058.23 1,446.06 99,504.29 Highway Traffic32,866.74 Signals, etc. 10,148 Consumers' Meters 32,481.73 525.01 140.00 Consumers' Meter TOTAL USED 20,107 Installations 3,436.32 69.51 40.00 3,465.83 Line 'Transformers 44,886.17 1,070.99 45,957.16 I TOTAL SOLD AND USED 5,430,165 Transformer Install. 10,137.67 500.69 10,638.36 KILOWATT HOURS PURCHASED 5,765,534 St. Lighting Equip. 21,393.59 75.39 21,468.98 u St. Lighting Equip. UNACCOUNTED ELECTRIC ENERGY 335,369 A Special 1,514.71 1,514.71 { Consumers' Premises RATIO OF UNACCOUNTED FOR 5.817% Equipment 3,355.83 3,355.83 h lig $2.58,169.19 $3,690.40 $180.00 $261,679.59 DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE FOR 1940 i Land $ —.00 S'TORER & BISHOP, Auditor Structures 376.98 Transformer Station and Substation Equipment 661.68 Poles, Fixtures and Overhead ` Conductors 542.59 ' Consumers' Miters 1,624.09 Consumers' Meter Installations 171.82 i Line Transformers 2,244.31 Transformer Installations 506.88 .Street Lighting Equipment 1,069.68 Street Lighting Equipment -,Special 151.47 ConsumersPremises 'Equipment' 335.58 $ 7,685.08 f ,. I' ON w r rr � Report of the Special Committee APPOINTED TO DETERMINE THE NEED OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FACILITIES 185 REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO DETERMINE THE NEED OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FACILITIES To the Voters of the Town of Mansfield: The committee appointed by Moderator Barnes to work in conjunction with the School Committee to determine the need of additional school facilities herewith submits its findings and recommendations. If all of Mansfield's present school buildings were of modern school construction and layout, we surely would not need any additional facilities to take care of the present enrollment. We submit below a Table of Enrollment of all Mansfield schools from 1933 to 1940 inclusive which is worthy of detailed study. 1933 1934 1935 1936 '1937 1938 1939 1940 Senior High School ...... 280 252 262 258 268 266 254 238 Junior High School ........ 360 368 349 334 324 331 333 310 Roland Green School .... 308 285' 303 303 308 296 293 304 Main Street School ........ 108 113 115' 122 108 111 109 88 Spaulding School ............ 125 '121 127 113 114 114 106 105 Paine School .................... 69 72 78 62 65 57 53 57 John Berry "School ........ 72 76 71 68 65 73 71 67 Hartwell School ............ 28 26 20 22 18 Hall School .................... 19 17 16 15 1369 1330 1341 1297 1270 1248 1219 1169 Summary: Elementary Schools .... 729 710 730 705 678 651 632 621 Junior & Senior High .. 640 620 611 592, 592 597 587 548 Mansfield has no schools that are overcrowded, and while several of our neighboring communities have had to build for growing enrollment, we have had .a steady decline in grade school enrollment over the last eight years and the census of prospective new pupils to enter in the- fall of 1941 shows this decline will continue in the; grade schools. In trying to find an explanation we naturally turn to the 186 birth rate expecting to find it has fallen in the same relation, but find that outside of a sharp decline in 1930, at the start of the depression, the birth rate held at a steady average for over 15 years. Since our population which was 6590 'persons in 1925 is today 6610 persons, almost exactly the same, it would seem a fair reasoning to say that Mansfield is not attractive as a residence to families with children. It would seem as if there were something radically wrong with Mansfield when, with our excellent railroad facilities and ample room for both industrial and residential growth, we have stood still for the last 15 years or more, with neighboring com- munities striding ahead of us. 'The decline in the enrollment in the Junior and Senior High Schools is a different story and can be explained in part by pupils dropping out of school at the age of sixteen (the limit of compulsory attendance) to try to go to work, not always because of need to work but more often because we offer so little, especial- ly to boys, to keep their interest and adequately prepare them for work in some factory,' which the records show will eventually be the destiny of the greater percentage. Others leave, both boys and girls, to enter vocational schools nearby for which the Town, through the School Committee, pays out $1000 to $1500 yearly on an average in tuition. ,Still others leave to enter preparatory schools with fuller courses to better fit them for college. The Committee is indebted to R. Vernon Hays, principal of the .Senior High School, for the two excellent surveys of the non -graduates and graduates of the classes of 1938, 1939 and 1940 from the time they entered the Junior High' School (grade seven), which bear out in actual' records the 'findings of our Committee. 'Take note that 40 out of every 100 of these pupils left school before graduation, and that 2 out of every 3 were boys. Eighteen pupils of these 40 left in the first two years of senior high school (grades ten and eleven, or about the compulsory school limit age). Their opportunities of getting work were limited, for under our labor laws they can not be employed on power driven machinery until eighteen years old. Of the 60 out of the 100 who carried on and graduated from the Senior High School, 13 (boys and 9 girls became unprepared factory workers, 9 became office workers, 7 entered—business, 187 trade, or nurses training schools, 17 became store clerks, married or entered the C. C. C. or Army, etc., but only 5 entered college. When only 5 out of every 100 who enter our Junior and Senior High Schools will graduate and enter college, we certainly must revamp our school curriculum to properly educate the 95 who are not so fortunate.' These` children were born in the day of automobiles, radio, gas engines, airplanes, air-conditioning, mass production, etc., but are being taught as were their parents fifty years ago. This is not the fault of our School Committee, for it has done its best with the facilities which the Town has placed at its command. The present High School is not adaptable to the changes which would have to be made to give it the proper layout for vocational work. Some high schools built as recently as fifteen years ago are now considered Grade B ' because they gave too much consideration' and ''space' to cultural' courses and failed to modernize their curriculum by adding vocational training. Our High School should embody facilities where the pupils so desiring can become familiar with the vocational trades and crafts that they will encounter after graduation. Some sort of vocational training should be a requirement of every boy and girl for graduation from our high schoor along with the usual necessary subjects of mathematics, chemistry, physics, English and languages. Here would be the basis for a trade by which they could earn their living, which would hold their interest through high school and give them confidence that they have something`' to offer' in seeking employment after gradu- ation. The Committee 'visited several' vocational` departments and saw the progress that was being made in vocational training for boys in machine work, wood work, electrical work, sheet metal work, pattern making, drafting, painting .and wall papering, gen- eral repair work on automobiles and engines, chef work and clerical work. For girls housekeeping, foods, waitress work, cafeteria work in the actual preparation and serving of meals to the school with both boy and girl chefs; selection, making and alteration of clothing, children's clothing, home decoration, laundry work, beauty culture, millinery and light machine production work for those girls desiring factory work. We saw a group of some thirty boys, fourteen to sixteen years old, who either could not meet the academic requirements of their high school or in some cases lacked ; the interest to do so happily working away in the shop making things from wood and metal that in many instances were items sub -let to them by local manufacturers. Another group of boys was actually laying out on large wall boards all types of electrical wiring with latest equipment and making them operate. 'The equipment was modern and equal to that of our best manufacturing plants, and in some cases was machinery actually donated or loaned by manufacturers that had defense contracts. Here these boys were finding what they really liked to do and eagerly picked up the mathematics,; drawing, etc. that went along with their work. The instructors were very enthusiastic about what they were accomplishing and pointed out several boys who had turned out to be natural me- chanics and were headed for good positions upon completing their course, but who otherwise might not have found themselves for years. At the present time in our Senior High School the most pop- ular subjects and those which are selected in the greater part by the girls are the commercial subjects, home economics, cooking, sewing, 'etc., but the facilities for these courses arelimited and crowded. Outside of the small percentage of pupils on the baseball, football and basketball squads, there is no opportunity for physical education offered to the greater number who need it more. We should have a well equipped' physical education plant sufficient to allow all to participate in some sort of exercise or play, with ample room to play in. A ,modern high school should include facilities for visual education, such as is possible with an auditorium where educa- tional movies may be shown and where the school as a whole way, assemble for lectures, plays, etc. The only way that the children of Mansfield can enjoy the above mentioned opportunities of education, comparable to those which are being enjoyed by similar communities all over our country, is by the erection of such a modern school, and this Committee recommends to the voters of Mansfield that they ,consider the building of a four-year high school on the property owned by the 'Town adjoining the Memorial Park. 189 While it is not in the province of this Committee to select the plans and specifications of such a high school as we would like to see erected, we do however wish to submit to you with this report a set of floor plans that embody the features that we mention, and we feel sure that they will be -of great interest to all parents and pupils. A four-year high school embodying all the facilities we have enumerated as needed would cost approximately $200,000 to $250,000, ,according to layout and equipment selected and pupil capacity desired. Our Committee believes so strongly that its findings justify the above recommendations that we are going a step further be- yond what was asked of us, perhaps, to try to prove to you that the erection of such a high school is not as heavy a taxburden as one might expect at first glance. w All over the United .States cities and towns are taking ad- vantage of the unprecedented low interest rate to improve school properties. It is possible to borrow on such a bond issue at 2% and lower. The City -of Attleboro, for example, is financing its new elementary school on a fifteen -year coupon bond issue at 1�/s% interest. A bond issue to cover a $200,000 high school, retirable on the basis of $10,000 a year for the next twenty years plus yearly interest at 2%, would' raise our tax rate the first year $2, but would diminish to about $1.50 as bonds were taken up. (A $7000 appro- priation raises our tax rate about $1.) Give thought to the fact that approximately one-third of our tax rate is allocated to our school system, that a great part of this is for the expenses of our present inadequate high school, and that as taxpayers you are getting a very poor return for that part of your tax. The advantages that would ensue to our children are worth fax more than this small additional tax, even if there were no compensating savings that we had to offer to reduce the above amount considerably. On completion ofsuch a four-year high school, the Committee recommends that the present high school building become a grade school, which can be accomplished with a few minor changes and redistribution of pupils. More important, we recommend that b 193 the. Town abandon the Main Street School and the Central Junior High School, and that these very valuable properties be sold and the proceeds be used to take up bonds. The Main Street School has been in use 85 years, and the Cen- tral Junior High School over 50 odd years. They are both badly in need of major repairs that over the next ten years would total between $20,000 and $25,000, and (because of the underlying con- ditions of both buildings will be money literally thrown away. They are both fire traps, with the Central School probably the number one fire risk of the 'town and feared by all the parents who now have or have had children- attending there. Each year the state inspection on these properties is more exacting, and there is the question of whether they will be allowed to be used long enough to warrant these major repairs. 'The Main Street School property is a very valuable tract fac- ing on Main Street with a right ,of way to Rumford Avenue, and offers a store or theatre possibility, while the Central Junior High School property offers an excellent possibility as an apartment site which the town needs so badly. Once sold, the Town would benefit in taxable property. 194 There would be a further savingeach year of about $2000 be tween the estimated operating expense of the new high school (ex clusive of teaching staff) and the present cost of operation (ex clusive of teaching staff) of the Main Strut and Central Juno High Schools. This saving, over the twenty year fife of the bonds would carry the interest charges. Summing up: With the above saving in operation carryinj the interest on the bonds, and giving due credit for the elimina tion of the major repairs which must come if these buildings ar, to be kept safe for school use and which will probably averag $2000 to $3000 each year, we can safely cut the net increase ii tax rate to about $1.25, and if the two properties are sold thl income should be enough to - completelytake care of two to three years retirement of the bonds. All of the above suggested financing is based on the surmiv that it would be the wish of the Town to finance the building` ani operation of its own 'High School, but if you so desire,, it is pos sible' to get substantial aid from the State and Federal Govern ments. This aid` is already (being given to a great number of citie and towns in Massachusetts who have been 'quick to grasp the op portunity to modernize their schools. Although VVPA project have been pretty well eliminated, it will be possible to get aid t, cover the cost of foundation, grading, etc., to the extent of $15,00 or $201,000, if we do not wait too long. More important, however, we understand that if we will la; out the vocational courses ,in harmony with the requirements o the State and Federal Governments, we can get very substantia yearly aid towards the operation and maintenance of such voca tional courses amounting to as much as one half the total operatin; costs. For Mansfield this might amount to "a sum of $10,000 t $15,000, and if this yearly reimbursement were applied against ou present school budget, it would reduce our tax rate each, yea even (more than the cost of a new high school would increase it. If it be the wish of the Town to go further in this matter, w suggest that due consideration be given the above facts, and tha before any actual plans for , a high school are accepted that survey be made of the vocational and educational requirements c our town by an authority on this matter. We believe such survey would not cost over $500, and would be of inestimable vale in deciding the correct vocational courses for Mansfield. 195 It is hoped by the Committee that the people of Mansfield will consider these recpmmendations not from the tax angle alone, but rather from the very serious fact that as a Town we are stand- ing still, and we must offer improved facilities in our schools that will make Mansfield attractive for new industries and for residence. Respectfully submitted, JAMES E. BELLEW. Chairman Z. EARLE RILEY, Secretary CLAIR W. BRITTON ATTILIO PEDINI CHARLES A. WHEELER 196 Citizens of Mansfield: - Your School Committee's obligation to you as taxpayers re- quires the most economical expenditure of funds consistent with the maintenance of a satisfactory standard of education in your public schools. This phase of responsibility must be supplemented by placing before you as parents .and townspeople any physical conditions which constitute a threat to -the health, safety or educational ad- vancement of any portion or group of pupils. A special committee created in accordance with your per- mission a year ago, has studied the existing conditions in the school system. They have devoted much time in actual' inspection of two of our oldest buildings, with special attention focused on safety and health, as well as the adequacy of facilities from the standpoint of accomplishing a satisfactory standard of education. Their report includes a detailed view of their findings and will be of particular value to you in making a personal decision on the recommendations submitted. Many other important governing factors, such as elimination of buildings vulnerable to fire and economies in heating and main- tenance costs, are also available for your consideration. As a School Committee we believe it our duty to present the facts` before you when conditions develop that justify such action, together with recommendations designed to meet the problem, that< you may be fully informed on major issues vital to all of us. As parents and taxpayers you are then equipped to evaluate the merit of such recommendations in relation to the financial outlay required. You may be assured that your School Committee will accept the opinion of the majority, and continue to endeavor to promote efficiency and economy in the administration of our public school system. SADIE H. TUCKER, Chairman R. FRANCIS' GALLIPEAU CARLTON S. MASON HENRY L. PAINE PERCY L. SLAYTON Report of the Town Infirmary Committee 199 REPORT OF THE TOWN INFIRMARY COMMITTEE To the Citizens of the Town of Mansfield: Pursuant to the vote passed by the voters at the last Annual Town Meeting held February 26, 1940: Article 21. Voted that a committee of seven, to include two members of the Board of Selectmen and two members of the Finance Committee, be appointed by the Moderator to investigate the advisability of abandoning the Town Infimnary and providing adequate accommodations for its inmates, and to present its recommendations to the voters in printed form for delivery with the Annual Town Report of 1940 for consideration at the Annual Town Meeting in 1941, and, that $100.00 be raised and appropriated for the use of this committee in the conduct of its investigation and the presentation of its report. The 'Committee, -after visiting the Town Infimary and seri- „ ously studying all available data, respectfully; submits its report as follows• 'The members of this Committee appointed by the Moderator were: William E. Freeman, Frederick S. Griffin, William P. Mc- Dermott, Nicholas Sarro, Fred W. Tucker, Newell B. Vickery, Charles A. Wheeler. The Committee elected Fred W. Tucker, Chairman and Charles A. Wheeler, Clerk of the Committee and voted .that the Chairman and Clerk prepare a questionnaire form to be sent to the surrounding towns which have a population comparable to the Town. of Mansfield. A questionnaire was prepared and the ten towns next higher and the ten towns next lower in population than Mansfield were selected, and questionnaires sent to the Chairman of the Welfare of these towns. Your Committee is gratified and pleased to report that the majority (fifteen in ,number) of the questionnaires were returned with answers that have given the Committee able assistance in. formulating its opinions and recommendations. Eight of the fifteen towns answering our questionnaire operate a town farm or infirmary and seven do not, for various reasons as set forth in the following summary. 200 SUMMARY OF THE 15 TOWNS THAT DO OR DO NOT OPERATE A TOWN FARM OR INFIRMARY Eight of the fifteen towns operate a Town Farm or Infirmary Two of the fifteen towns, Auburn and Millbury, are members of Charlton Town Farm Associates. One of the fifteen towns, Ipswich, closed their town farm on July 1, 1940 on account of the excessive cost. One of the fifteen towns, Agawam, discontinued and sold Almshouse about thirty years ago because there was not much need for it: (See note.) One of the fifteen towns, Amherst, closed their Town Farm in 1915 because there were no patients. Two of the fifteen towns, Great Barrington and Maynard, never had one. Too expensive is given as the reason by one of these 4-- Note: woNote: This town is taking care of their cases by boarding them out or aiding them in their own homes, which means a greater expense. There is difficulty in finding a proper place for them, and some of those who are in their own homes are alone and would be safer in a place with constant super- vision, and it is - the opinion of their Board of Public Welfare that a Town Farm would be a great benefit to their town. The other four towns without town farms or infirmaries board their cases out and experience no difficulty in placing them. One town exercises supervision by investigating all cases by their Board members. Two towns make occasonal visits and one gives no supervision. The average cost per patient- that is boarded out or other- wise taken care of where towns do' not operate a farm or infirmary is reported as follows: No. of Towns Average Cost 1 — $1.00 per day 1 — 25.00 per month 201 1 — 7.00 per week 1 — 700.00 annually 2 — 6.00 per week (Members of Charlton Town Farm Associates) 1 — Question not answered OPERATION OF TOWN FARMS AND INFIRMARIES A tabulation- of pertinent data incident to the operations of eight town farms or infirmaries from the answers to questionnaires as shown on Appendix A is interesting and informative. It will be observed, however, that there is a wide variance in the com- parable data, viz: (a) Average weekly dost per patient The minimum average weekly cost per patient indicated on Appendix A is $5.11 and the maximum $15.30. It is fair to assume, however,' that the maximum may be overstated 'due to an estimate of net costs which is explained on Appendix A. The maximum may more properly be stated at $14.42 and the town that had that cost was obliged to close the farm because of the excessive cost. The 'average of the eight towns as indicated on Appendix A is $7.92. (b) Size of property, number of rooms and value of property It will be observed from Appendix A that there is a wide variance in the size of the properties, number of rooms and value of property. Omitting the first one on Appendix A which was closed on July 1, 1940, it will be seen that the lowest value is $9,655.00, having fourteen acres and twenty rooms compared with the highest value of $37,754.62 with eighteen acres and fourteen rooms. There are, of course, varying conditions that affect values, such as location, type of building construction, equipment etc. An analysis of these two properties (#2 and #4) as listed on Appendix A produce some apparent inconsistencies when compared with the value of property. Value of Property $9,655.00 $37,754.62 Acreage 14 18 202 Rooms 20 14 Cows 4 1 Hogs 2 0 Average number of patients 16 10 Gross cost of operation $4,900.00 $4,337.00 Net cost of operation $4,850.00 $4,222.00 Average weekly cost per patient $5.83 $8.12 Salary of superintendent $1,200.00 $1,000.00 AGITATION TOWARDS THE ABANDONMENT OF TOWN FARMS Three towns have had some agitation towards abandonment of faran. One has had none for many years, another (rumors only) believes it cheaper to keep infirmary than to board out. Two towns have had none and one made no report. The cost of operating the Mansfield Town Infirmary was about $600 less for the year 1939 than for the year 1937, as indi- cated by the following tabulation: Average Average Gross Net No. of Weekly Cost Year Annual Cost Receipts Annual Cost Patients per Patient 1937 $6,498.62 $2,042.42 $4,456.20 11-x-- $7.70 1938 $6,018.56 $2,055.51 $3,963.05 10-x- $7.34 1939 $5,874.46 $2,025.49 $3,848.97 9+ $8.31 3 year average $6,130.55 $2,041.14 $4.089.41 10+ $7.75 During the year 1939 eleven men and four women were taken care of at the home. The largest number at one time was twelve and the smallest six and on December 31 there were six men and one woman at the hoarse. Your Committee is of the opinion and so recommends < that our town infirmary is essential if we are to obtain the best super- vision for the care and well being of the unfortunate. The Committee is convinced that expenses must be held to the minimum consistent with efficiency. 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In conclusion, the consideration that has beengiven to the conditions 'under which several of the surrounding towns operate their town farms or infirmaries or take care of their -cases by boarding out or some other means, convinces the Committee that the Town of Mansfield is fortunate in having a towninfirmary so efficiently managed and at a lower cost than the average of the surrounding towns. Fred W. Tucker, Chairman Charles A. Wheeler, Clerk William E. Freeman Dr. Frederick S. Griffin. Newell B. Vickery William P. McDermott Nicholas J. Sarro 205 1. 1 Births.-----•.--.-•----------•...............•-------------•------------•-----.......--------------- 138 Boardof Assessors-------------------•----•--------•----------......-•---------•......•..... 75 BuildingInspector--•------------•-------•------------------------------------••-••-•--••-.. 54 BurialLot Funds-----•----------------•--------•---•----------•-•-•--••--•-••--•-•--........ 86 Deaths---------•-----------•----•--------------•-•----------.----------•----•-------- ------ DogOfficer 142 ...-••-----•.................................................... Fire Department ................... ......... Health------. ` -••---.. •-........................... --•-- Inspector of Animals 65 .-.-----•---•-----= Inspector of Slaughtering ........................ Inspector of Wires ......................... List of Jurors .................................. ....89 Mansfield Municipal Lighting Department ............__ 175 Marriages...............................................--- 1'31 F ilk Regulations Inspector ...............•...: P. W. A. ,Sewer Project ................... --........... 13? 1 Police Department ............................................... 91 Public Library Trustees ..................... ..................._ .. 98 Roster of Town Officers --------------------------------•----- -...-•,--- 3 School' Department---------------•--•---............._..........-------..... 151 •-•---......-• School Facilities Committee Report ......................................... Sealer of Weights and Measures 183 TownAccountant -.............................................................................. 100 TownClerk : = -- ...--- - ----•._......---• - •------------------ 9 TownCollector ---------••-----_...-•-------------•---------•-------------................... 77 TownCounsel - - ...................................... ...... 8 ... ... Town Infirmary .. •---------------------------•-___...---......._.........----.... Town Infirmary Committee- Report .......................................... 74 197 TownManager .-----•-------------•----------------------•--------•-•-..................... 55 Town Treasurer- .. 83 TrialBalance .................................................... ............................... 127