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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Report 1927ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF MANSFIELD FOR THE Year Ending December 31, 1927 THE MANSFIELD PRESS 1 9 2 8 (�I��rlrs ,� nhrrul �.Rir1�arbrun Born. July 4, 1863 MEMBER BOARD OF Died April 19, 1927 SELECTMEN 1921 — 1927 `Perm Expires—luzu 1-erm rrrxpires—iZ70V Committee serves without salary APPOINTMENTS MADE BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN MANAGER William Plattner Salary $4,000 TOWN CLERK AND ACCOUNTANT David Smiley—January 1—June 22, 1927 Harrison A. Morse—Appointed June 24, 1927 Salary $2,100 Myrtle M. Donlan, Assistant Town Clerk, no salary ASSESSORS Francis D. Greany, Chairman Term Expires -1930 Charles E. Walker Term Expires -1928 Salary $2,200 Albert R. Tebbetts Term Expires -1929 r ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT 5 TRUSTEES PUBLIC LIBRARY .� Everett W. Robinson, INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS �. Chairman Term Expires --1928 Jennie E. Walter P. Sheridan Copeland, Secretary Term Expires -1929 Annie A. Horton No Salary Kenneth C. Sherman Tema Expires -1930 Term Expires J INSPECTOR OF MEATS -1929 Fred W. D,aT Term Expires -1930 Trustees serve without Ralph B. Willis salary No Salary SINKING FUND C"MISSIONERS Albert A. Grover BURIAL AGENT T. J. Fox Leo M. Bannon Term Expires -1928 Term Expires George R. Beckman -1929 Charles N. Crane Term Expires— H.No Stearns eEx Salary iSt Term Expires—1928 Term Kenneth C. Sherman p Term Expires -1930 Commissioners l REGISTRARS OF VOTERS serve without salary David Smiley—January 1—June 22, 1927 Albert T. Hodges PLANNING BOARD Harrison A. Morse, Clerk—June 24,1927 Term Expires -1929 Ernest L. Eugene B. Wilson Francis D. Fairbanks Whitey Chairman Term Expires -1928 Term Expires -1930 Kenneth C. Term Expires -1929 Sherman Salary $400 �1 Term Expires -1928 Daniel G. Joy George B. French Term Expires FOREST WARDEN -1930 Term Expires-1929William R. Prescott Arthur E. Soper Term Expires -1930 Board serves without salary No Salary TOWN COUNSEL APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE TOWN MANAGER Clarence A. Barnes TREASURER AND COLLECTOR Salary $500_ Harold H. Everett __CHIEF OF THE FIRE Salary $2,100 DEPARTMENT Herbert E. King ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE Salary $400 Newall Vickery Salary $28.80 per week CONSTABLES John W. Conrod Arthur C. MANAGER OF MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT Conrad No Salary James Newall William Plattner No Salary TREE WARDEN AND MOTH INSPECTOR ASUPERINTENDENT WATER DEPARTMENT William Plattner No Salary William Plattner XT.. c..,..— 6 ANNUAL REPORT .ANNUAL REPORT 7 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Norman S. Chapman January 1—December 15,. 1927 Henry E. Fairbanks Appointed December 16, 1927 No Salary r SUPERINTENDENT OF TOWN HOME POPULATION 1925 CENSUS f� Charles Scott =- Salary $1,200 6658 FIELD DRIVERS George B. Flint Alexander MurphyREGISTERED VOTERS 1927 No Salary Clarence A. Lovely MEASURERS OF BARD A 1361 Males 1058 Females Lewis S. Packard ND LUMBER Frank L '� Sherman James Findlater CONGRESSMAN, Fifteenth District Fred A. Bentley Benjamin Flint NOS Salary Joseph W. Martin, Jr., of North Attleborough HEALTH OFFICER _ David Smiley Januar 1 — COUNCILLOR, First District Harrison A. Y June 22, 1927 Morse—Appointed July 30 Salary, 1927 $180 Mark M. Duff of New Bedford INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS Charles E. Walker Salary $100 INSPECTOR OF WIRES Charles E. Walker—January Edward C. McNutt—A 1—July 5, 1927 ppointed July 6, 1927 Salary $100 JANITOR OF TOWN HALL AND MEMORIAL BUILDING William H. Fuller Salary $22,00 per week SCHOOL NURSE Daisy L, Dodge Salary $1,500 SENATOR, First Bristol District James G. Moran of Mansfield REPRESENTATIVE in General Court, Second Bristol District Clinton E. Austin of Mansfield COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. John I. Bryant, Richard E. Warner, Fairhaven. Arthur M. Reed, Taunton. James M. Hughes, Associate Commissioner N. Westport, Warren S. Leach, New Bedford. Raynham. JUDGE, OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Mayhew R. Hitch, New Bedford REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Town -Manager's Report to the Board of Selectmen Mansfield, Massachusetts. December 31, 1927 Linford C. Hathaway, Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens Florence A. Pratt, Assistant Register, fall River of the Town of Mansfield, Massachusetts Taunton. CLERK OF COURTS Gentlemen: Edwin L. Barney, Robert A. Bogle, Asst Clerk, DISTRICT ATTORNEY. William C. Crossley, Edward J. Harrington, 1st Asst. Frank E. Smith, 2nd Ass't.- SHERIFF Isaac . E. Willets, TREASURER. Esther Kingman, REGISTER OF DEEDS Enos D. Williams, Northern, District, Maude E. Dupee, Assistant, MEDICAL EXAMINES Jesse W. BattershaIl, M. D_, Frederick V. Murphy, M. D., (Associate), New Bedford I herewith submit to you my fourth annual report as Town Fall River. Manager. This being the seventh annual report of Mansfield, under the Town Manager form of government. At the last annual Town Meeting you voted to petition the Fall River. Legislature to amend the Town Charter by changing the date of New Bedford. the annual Town Meeting from the second Monday in February Taunton. to the fourth Monday of the same month. We found that the time given in the original act, between the end of the fiscal year and the time allowed for getting out the reports for the Town Meeting was insufficient. The Act was approved April 23, 1927, Chapter New Bedford. 299, Acts of 1927, known as "An Act Relative To The Date Of The Annual Town Meeting Of The Town of Mansfield". Be it enacted, etc., as follows: Taunton. Section one of chapter five hundred and eighty-six of the `acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended by striking Taunton, out, in the seventh line, the word "second" and inserting in place Taunton, thereof the word:— fourth,—so as to read as follows:—Section 1. The annual town meeting of the town of Mansfield shall be held on the third Monday of January. All matters to be considered at the annual town meeting, other than the election of town officers Attleboro. and the question of granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating Attleboro. liquors, shall be considered at an adjournment thereof to be held on the fourth Monday of February at half past seven o'clock in 4 ANNUAL REPORT as follows:— MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT WATER WATER MAINS SCHOOLS STREET RAILWAY (N. T. & A. ST. RY.) BRISTOL COUNTY T. B. HOSPITAL Total Less amount of Sinking Fund Net debt of town WELFARE DEPARTMENT $ 65,500.00 68,000.00 23,000.00 86,000.00 20,000.00 10,500.00 273,000.00 56,503.77 216,496.23 11 i 10' ANNUAL REPORT of the work of the various departments in the execution or neglecrt head, responsibility the evening. If the business of the adjourned meeting s be completed at half g hall not past ten o'clock in the evening shall again be adjourned to the followingg the meeting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott are the superintendent and matron seven' o'clock in the evening. Monday, at half past The Board of Selectmen are the During the past year several improvements, both i agement and operation of the the man- several departments ha made, with a view toward a more efficient been two males and one female, whereas there were six a year ago. and economical d tration, with the ultimate result that the taxpayer receives minis- for his dollar with of all the var- under his jurisdiction of the Selectmen. n, carrying more no increase in expenditure often asked and particularly b s. The question is field Y y those who do "How , not reside in Mans- much does this form. of government o ern ent save payers in money?" This the tax exists among them. can be answered elimination of duplication and waste, the Y, by the various co-ordination o departments under one head, the centralized f the for all the departments, and the adoption of the purchasing Policy. The To Manager is the responsible h pay -as -You -go patments f d ANNUAL REPORT as follows:— MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT WATER WATER MAINS SCHOOLS STREET RAILWAY (N. T. & A. ST. RY.) BRISTOL COUNTY T. B. HOSPITAL Total Less amount of Sinking Fund Net debt of town WELFARE DEPARTMENT $ 65,500.00 68,000.00 23,000.00 86,000.00 20,000.00 10,500.00 273,000.00 56,503.77 216,496.23 11 o the town, where the citizens and tax of all the de for information or with complaints. payers may of the work of the various departments in the execution or neglecrt head, responsibility INFIRMARY can not be evaded, "No hwith a definite , passing of the Buck". Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott are the superintendent and matron The Board of Selectmen are the of the home. There are at present three inmates at the home, and the Town ' executive body of Y the town Manager is the administrative head ious departments two males and one female, whereas there were six a year ago. �. of all the var- under his jurisdiction of the Selectmen. n, carrying Their health is as good as may be expected and no serious .illness out the policies exists among them. No extensive improvements have been made at the home, TOWN TREASURER AND COLLECTOR and s in of the general pinsidenand °ooddeh lfact sical ondition b thoutnin view ofotheme g p Y ' Mr. Harold H. Everett To Town Treasurer that the oldest part of the building is nearly one hundred years old. and Tax Collector has conducted this office in a most efficient an c During the d credible The small cottage .on the farm owned by the town will need inside and out, also some past manner. year the Treasurer and Collector handled the money of the town to be renovated and given a coat of paint shingling will have to be done, as soon as the weather permits. . all and disbursements. , a total of $665,763.45, including receipts This was handled in 1926, 8 more than Mr. Bardwell the State Visitor regularly inspects the home home in which was the amount All $642,886.67. and the surrounding conditions and reports the good money due the town comes into the Treasurer's office. The collection of the electric light bills e. condition. The receipts from the farm for the year are $3,782.32, which has been office. It is n handled b gratifying to know how Y this is $128.65 less than the previous year. The. receipts for the sale very few complaints have received by the change made in the electric light e been same from of milk during the past year were $2,292.46, as against $2,179.09 office North Main street to the Town � m moving Hall. the previous year, which is $113.37 more received from milk. The past year we had only one boarder. The previous year TOWN FINANCES there were two boarders, consequently the amount received for board is $199.00 less than a year ago. The cottage was vacant The bonded durinv the latter Dart of the vear. no rent beim• derived from that i Measles ---------------------------------------- 8. 3 12 ANNUAL REPORT Hi WELFARE Scarlet fever ----------------------------10 Outside of our Infirmary, the welfare work is divided into Y Mothers Aid, Dog Bite ----------------------------------------- Outside relief and Cash Aid. Very few people realize the amount of work required clerical and outside, both 2 which is necessary in carryingout, as well as the letter of the law. The Mother's Aid is the spirit liberal relief law the Whooping Cough ----------------------4 most on the statute books of any state in he Union By the law we are obliged to investigate German Measles ----------------------------1 and if possible ascert the legal settlement of every individual aided, also of fami am aided in other places in The Commonwealth, but who may have a '$ settlement in this town. This calls for a large investigating r m amount and correspondence Often of Fork perplexing legal ques- tions arise and a settlement may not be determined for weeks or until many hours of labor have beenput into the case. We are also obliged to ascertain settlements for the Health Department necessary. The wh value to the community of having de endeer� children grow up in good health is obvious, not alone p nt citizens, but helping them to'be better fitted to face life's problembetter other's aid has been increased in some instances during e year, g ththe owing to the fact that as the children grow older school the expenses are greater. and go to Outside relief and cash aid has increased owin employment situation the latter part of the g to the un - We have exceeded our appropriation Year. $1'847.28 the year and are asking for the sum of $15,000 by past the work the ensuin order to carry out g year. We have Provided a special room in the Town Hall basement for the use of the West Side Benevolent Association, for the storing of clothes, household material and other things the association. g given to We again wish to acknowlour appreciation to the organizations for their work in providingvarious dinners s at Thanksgiving a:_d Christmas, to brighten the homes of those in need. We also wish to extend our sincere appreciation t Side Benevolent Association for their he West co-operation in caring for the needy. and tsistance HEALTH The general health conditions of the town are good. No epidemic occurred during the year. Duringth serious th eighty-five contagious diseases reported, whereas lin 619 ere were were sixty-three reported as follows:— 27 there ANNUAL REPORT 13 Anterior Poliomyelitis ----------------1 Measles ---------------------------------------- 8. Chicken -pox ---------------------------------- 10 Mumps - ---------------- --- 7 Diptheria----------------------------------------9 Scarlet fever ----------------------------10 Dog Bite ----------------------------------------- 1 Septic Sore Throat ------------------ 2 Encethalitis Lethargica----------------1 Whooping Cough ----------------------4 German Measles ----------------------------1 Pulmonary Tuberculosis ----------3 Lobar pneumonia --------------------------5 Other Forms Tuberculosis ------1 Systematic collection of garbage, ashes and refuse has been maintained. This has practically eliminated the back yard, vacant lot and road side dumping. The daily collections of the garbage is taken care of by the employees of the Infirmary, where a pig- gery is maintained. Ashes and refuse are collected each Monday and used to fill in low swampy lands which are infested with mos- quitoes. Also the maximum depth of a twelve foot fill on Perkins Avenue and Morrow Street widening these streets at no extra expense to the town. If the town had to make this fill it would have cost at least three times the cost of the appropriation neces- sary to carry on this work the past year. $1200 was appropriated for the collection of garbage and $800 was appropriated for the collection of Ashes and Refuse. To facilitate the work in the collection of garbage, ashes and refuse the householder should have containers that do not leak, with covers and for the ashes the regular standard metal ash can equipped with handles instead of wooden barrels and boxes. Public dumps are at Perkins Avenue" and Morrow Street, also in the rear of 249, 255 and 261 Chauncy Street, on land owned by Charles E. Conrod, Edward Ochsner and W. W. Harrington, respectively. Anyone having ashes or rubbish to deposit are requested to use any one of the above places. I wish to call your attention especially to the Back Bay section where we are constantly called to investigate the overflowing of cess pools. In some instances in this section of the town, the property owner is compelled to construct a series of cess pools, as many as three in one yard, in order to take care of the sewerage from one house. Regular inspection has been maintained of the Back Bay Brook in order to eliminate, as far as possible, any sewerage entering the. Back Bay Brook. During the rainy seasons of the year, when the ground is full of water causing the cess pools to overflow, sewerage to a greater or lesser degree is bound to find its way into the Back Bay Brook, especially the section running between Pratt and Pleas- ant Streets. 'Phe Back Bay Brook is a natural stream which takes care onsiderable work has been done in the way of road side brush cutting and trimming out of the trees away from th wires. There is considerable more work to be do e electric light ir. cutting the brush from the road side, which opens u thee ensuing year dan- gerous corners and makes the road widen and more c p the two vehicles to pass without driving convenient for brush. g into the side of the road into The infestation during the past of the gypsy moth has been more p year than has ever been experienced ' prevalent tion A in years, not withstandingm the fact that we have covered c the entire town with road side spraying. The infestati on the out skirts of the town than in the center. °n was greater POLICE DEPARTMENT Mr. Newell B. Vickery is in charge of this de conducts all investigations pertaining to the departmentpartment. He sents the town in courts on criminal cases, and repre- and efficiently carried out. His work has been ably During 1927 there were fifty-eight less arrests previous year, a reduction of 33 13 gists than the %. Complaints received in the All equipment funished the officers, viz. overcoats, rain coats, boots, revolvers, handcuffs, etc. are in good condition. The rifle range in the basement of the Town Hall is in good condition and is used by the officers for target practice. By the constant use of the target range the officers have become more familiar and proficient in the handling of firearms. Ammunition and revolvers are fur- nished the officers by the department. Considerable welfare work has been done through the assistance of Miss Marian Vaughn of the Massachusetts Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Children. She has gone into the homes and made detailed investigations, which in some instances, have resul- ted in the correction of juveniles, without taking them into court. Only in extreme cases have they been taken into court. We wish at this time to acknowledge our appreciation for the splendid work which Miss Vaughn is doing. I believe the time has come when we should add an extra patrolman on our streets every night of the week. We have an extra officer, in addition to the regular officer, on Saturday nights until 1 A. M. Sunday! morning. The added expenses involved would be small in comparison with any loss that might be sustained in some of our business places, especially if the occasion arises in 14 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT 15 Of the surface ` drainage and can not be eliminated stalla But the in- stallation of a sanitary sewerage system in- office were 21% less than a year ago. All records in detail as to to the sewer with the residences con- will eliminate than arrests and complaints have been recorded by the department. dangeroush brook traverses a section of the town, nuisance. The Nearly all of the crimes committed during the past year were running throw of one of the most densely gh back yards Y populated sections of the town should be reconstructed misdemeanor and only two were felony. The only serious crime committed during the year was on the morning of April 20th, when and and placed in an enclosed fled or cement pipe: The large amount system of vitri- afire was set in the woods on Otis Street and an alarm was also ` of taxabl e property the vicinity of this brook I believe would warrant money for turned in at the Central Fire Station for a fire at the Hall School. Fire such the improvements expenditure of While the fire department was out the lockers at the Central The Town of Hudson, with Station were robbed of about $40.00 belonging to one of the firemen. a population and valuation imately the same as Mansfield, had a similar condition with in surface drainage. aPProx tion to A young man living on Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, was appre- hended and arrested. He admitted the crime and was brought back the conditions an g The contend Y made a careful investigation of d at a town meeting to Mansfield. He was indicted by the Grand Jury and sentenced in last April voted the sum $34,000.00 to start to construct a trunk line of water, which drain. the Superior Court to State's Prison for a term of three to five for surface when completed will cost maintain an inde independent sanitary about $88,000.00. p years. On June 21st a five hundred gallon distilling plant located in date $234,000.00. Y sewer system costing themtoa r An aticle will large barn on Williams Street, at Robinson's Pond, was raided. Grand Jury held for appear in the warrant for the construction sanitary sewerage The men were indicted by the Federal and system and should of a consideration. d be given the United States District Court. your earnest The only unsolved crime to date in this department is the safe robbery of $285.00 at the Mansfield Foundry Company, which TREE AND MOT H DEPARTMENTS occurred on the night of December 22nd or the early morning of C December 23rd. The officers in charge are working on the case. onsiderable work has been done in the way of road side brush cutting and trimming out of the trees away from th wires. There is considerable more work to be do e electric light ir. cutting the brush from the road side, which opens u thee ensuing year dan- gerous corners and makes the road widen and more c p the two vehicles to pass without driving convenient for brush. g into the side of the road into The infestation during the past of the gypsy moth has been more p year than has ever been experienced ' prevalent tion A in years, not withstandingm the fact that we have covered c the entire town with road side spraying. The infestati on the out skirts of the town than in the center. °n was greater POLICE DEPARTMENT Mr. Newell B. Vickery is in charge of this de conducts all investigations pertaining to the departmentpartment. He sents the town in courts on criminal cases, and repre- and efficiently carried out. His work has been ably During 1927 there were fifty-eight less arrests previous year, a reduction of 33 13 gists than the %. Complaints received in the All equipment funished the officers, viz. overcoats, rain coats, boots, revolvers, handcuffs, etc. are in good condition. The rifle range in the basement of the Town Hall is in good condition and is used by the officers for target practice. By the constant use of the target range the officers have become more familiar and proficient in the handling of firearms. Ammunition and revolvers are fur- nished the officers by the department. Considerable welfare work has been done through the assistance of Miss Marian Vaughn of the Massachusetts Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Children. She has gone into the homes and made detailed investigations, which in some instances, have resul- ted in the correction of juveniles, without taking them into court. Only in extreme cases have they been taken into court. We wish at this time to acknowledge our appreciation for the splendid work which Miss Vaughn is doing. I believe the time has come when we should add an extra patrolman on our streets every night of the week. We have an extra officer, in addition to the regular officer, on Saturday nights until 1 A. M. Sunday! morning. The added expenses involved would be small in comparison with any loss that might be sustained in some of our business places, especially if the occasion arises in i t Su _ 16 ANNUAL REPORT the early hours in the mo rnin disadvantage with no telephone or nicer would be at a _� s bgnalthe syst With the increased amount of correspondence to other papers and documents together ` r with in this department ou system is entirely inadequate. r Present filing q I recommend the suitable filing cabinet for this department. Purchase of a A difference of opinion exists among the traffic engineers in regard to a standard "stop and " the present time legislation is go» signal for our highways. At g traffic for signals to regulate automobile arcpending a uniform system of standard "stop and go" soon as some signal is adopted which fits I recommend that we install one condition, at Paine's Corner°ur Central Street and one at the intersection of We , Chauncy and Streets, thereby eliminating West and South Main the one-way between Union and South Main Streets. These street e West Street, dangerous corners in the two most the town and more accidents occue these Points than any other place. With the installation and of e the stop • go" signals at these corners accidents should be The traffic avoided. congestion has become very bad at the "D e "Depot Square", between the tracks of the Providence Division Taunton Division of the N. Y. ion and the N. H. & H. R. R., especially between the hours of five and seven P. attention of Mr. H. M This situation was called to the of N. E together with othe officials wupt. Y. N. H. & H. who viewed the conditions. R. R. Co. were immediately drawn to relieve the Plans situation b building occupied by the American Railwayy removing the baggage room, these offices to be located phesmain and the inside- of the passenger station.building the considerable more space will be available for the parkingremoval of the express office, They expect to start work on this improvement in tene of cars. The complaints received b e near future. tfoundpopen, ent during the year were automobile accidents, doors stray animals, trespassing,suspicious persons, with a total of 466 complaints received. unnecessary noise, lost children, etc,, Table of Camplaints by Month January 31 July February 47 38Aut March August 50 37 September April 52 May 43 October 36 June 35 November 41 28 December There were 25 summons served for other ts. There were 116 arrests made during the year 1927. as follows:— Police Departments. ANNUAL REPORT 17 TABLE OF ARRESTS Neglected children 2 Common drunkard ---------------------- 1 Operating under influence of liquor------------------------------------------10 Drunkenness................................32 Neglect to provide ------------_---- 8 Delinquent ---------------------------------- 2 Keeping unlicensed dog ---------- 1 Larceny ---------------------------------------- 4 Motor vehicle violations .......... 9 Setting fires without a permit 2 Breaking and entering in the night-------------------------------------------- 2 Assault and battery .................. 2 Illegal transportation of liquor-----------------------------------_--- 3 Tramps ------------------------------------------ 8 Procuring person false im- personation -------------------------------- 2 Impersonating ------_------------------- 1 Runaway ------------------------------------ 1 Nonpayment of fines ------_--_---- . 2 Violation of parole -------------------- 1 Liquor violations -------------------------- 5 Insane -------------------- ------_---------- 1 Bastardy --------------------_--..-------.----. 1 Carrying concealed weapons 1 Disturbing the peace ------------------ 2 Violation of probation ------------ 1 TOWN BURIAL GROUNDS I have under my care and supervision four cemeteries, viz:— East Mansfield, Union Street, Williams Street and Gilbert Street. We have taken over the care of the lots under the Perpetual Care Burial fund in the East Mansfield Cemetery, which was previously done by outside parties. The work is done by the men in the Tree and Moth Departments and the town is reimbursed from the burial lot fund, the work consisting of rebuilding some of the lots and cutting the grass and trimming the shrubbery. In the other cemeteries, no unusual work has been done, outside of the general work required in cutting the grass and trimming the shrubbery. Two years ago we started to rebuild the stone wall at- the Union Street cemetery and I recommend that this work be con- tinued the coming year. We have buried in these cemeteries veterans who served in the French and Indian War, Revolutionary, War of 1812, Mexican; Civil, Spanish-American and World War. The American flag is displayed throughout the year in each marker of the veteran's graves. Mr. George R. Beckman, Burial Agent, together with the assistance of the patriotic societies in the town have _taken care of this work in a credible manner. TOWN HALL The Town Hall is in good condition. The tread on the two main stairs to the main hall had become badly worn and some of the boards split, making it dangerous to use them. We have re- placed the worn and split stairs with new stairs and laid a new floor in the upper front hall. Also the stairs and main hall have been covered with heavy rubber matting. has been replaced at the corner of West and School Streets. During the ensuing year the old boxes No. 34 at the corner of Samoset Avenue and Bristol Street and box No. 36 on Park Street at the New Haven R. R. Crossing will be replaced with modern up-to- date boxes. I recommend the policy of replacing antiquated boxes with those of a modern type. The sealer of weights and measure's room w PARKS AND COMMONS re p d ainted and fitted u p for a as renovated and meter testing room for the electric dight department. The sealer of weights and measures departmentNo unusual work has been done in the Parks and Commons. has been moved to the basement, adjacent to the electric repair The old fence at the East Mansfield common should be replaced shop. either with another fence or a cement curbing. A cement curb A contract was let to Mr. William McAndrews of Wilmington, would cost around $2,000. ]Mass. for the repainting and retouching of the scenery on the Community Christmas trees, illuminated by brilliant electric Town Hall stage, and this work was completed in a satisfactory lights were installed in each of the Parks and Commons. The work manner. was done by the employees of the Electric Light Department and Tree Department. Also, small pine, spruce and cedar trees were During the ensuing year I recommend that some redecorating and painting be done to the rear lower hall, as well as the upper placed in the flag pole sockets at the curb on both sides of the Main rear hall.� street. The Selectmen's room, Town Clerk's office and the Assessor's I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation to those public office were repainted throughout. spirited citizens, Mrs. Florence R. Boltz, Mr. Charles R. Snyder I recommend that the outside of the Town Hall be given a and Mit Benjamin D. Vickery who so kindly donated the trees coat of paint the next year. without any expense to the town. In view of the fact that the entire basement of the Town Hall is now being used for storage andother purposes, I deem it ad- visable to install a sprinkler system for this portion o` .he hall, as a protection against fire. INSPECTION OF BUILDING AND WIRES The .work of the building inspection department has been carried out by Mr. Charles E. Walker and a report of his work appears elsewhere in this report. In oder to facilitate matters in the Electric Light Department the electrical inspection was transferred to Mr. Edward C. McNutt, foreman of the Electric Light Department. A report of his work appears elsewhere in this report. FIRE ALARM The fire alarm system is in good operating condition. We have added to the system a new box No. 71 which is a private one at the Mansfield Foundry Company. An old antiquated box No. 75 Mr. Norman S. Chapman who has been in charge of this de- partment resigned and Mr. Henry E. Fairbanks was appointed. ®wing to other duties Mr. Fairbanks resigned. Mr. Willoughby Wilson was appointed and having a permanent office in the Town Mall he may be reached at all times. The work in this department is increasing every year and constant supervision is required to carry out the work in an efficient manner. Each year more laws relative to weights and measures are being put on the statute books, especially relative to -peddlers, and vendors. The testing, adjusting, and sealing of all pumps where gasolene and oil is sold requires considerable time, -especially as the number of these pumps increased each year. A small amount of new equipment will have to be purchased in order to comply with the requirements of this department. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT More work has been accomplished in the Highway Department e , 20 ANNUAL REPORT than has been done in years. This department has been well han- dled by Mr. Frank E. Currivan, Superintendent. Our snow removal equipment, consisting of two 2 ton and one 5 ton caterpillar tractors have proved to be very efficient equip- ment. In one of the storms we plowed seventy-two miles of high- way in fifteen hours. We are continuing the policy of removing all of the snow from the Main Street, between the South Common and Oakland Street, also on Chauncy Street from North Main Street to the tracks of the Providence Division of the N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. The cement block garage in the highway yard was completed in the early part of the year. Our appropriation for the construe - tion of this garage did not cover a heating plant, which will cost between $800 and $900. CHAUNCY STREET DRAIN An appropriation of $1500 was made by the town for part cost of a 12" drain from Paine's Corner to the Rumford River. The State appropriated a similar amount. The total cost exceeded $3000 and the State made up the difference. Approximately 1800 feet of 12" galvanized corrugated iron pipe was laid to grade. Also twelve catch basins were constructed along Chauncy Street to take care of the surface water. PRATT STREET Pratt Street was rebuilt from Clinton Street to the junction of Pratt and East Streets, a total distance of 4884 feet, at a cost of3000 which was appropriated ppropriated for that purpose. The surface was given a coat of tarvia B. SPRING STREET Spring Street was rebuilt with gravel from South Main Street to Drake's Corner, a distance of 4196 feet, average width twenty feet. An appropriation of $3000 was made for this street. The I surface was treated with tarvia B. SOUTH MAIN STREET South Main Street from the South Common to Aspen Street was rebuilt. New crushed stone was added to the present macadem base and penetrated with 85% asphalt. 6680 sq. yds. was recon - ANNUAL REPORT 21 structed. We also raised the street car tftck Theatotalling the of highway a distance of approximately 1300 the South Main Street work was $4000. GRAVELING West Street from Wading River to Williams Street, a distance of 1812 feet was graveled, also from Mr. Charles Graham's resi- dence for a distance of 400 feet and a coat of tar put on. An 8" drain was constructed under the sidewalk near Mr. Graham's resi- dence, to drain the street at this point. Also, the shoulders near Town Hall were graveled for a distance of 200 ft. Balcom Street was graveled for a distance of 3106 ft. A distance of 1000 ft, had a fill varying from six to twelve inches. I recommend that the coming year this road be given a coat of tarvia B. Maple. Street was graveled in several low places making a total distance of 1113 ft. All roads not graveled and excluding present *tar surfaced roads were scraped and shaped up early in the spring during the summer and in the fall. The following roads were graveled during the past year:— Balcom Street, between Otis and Mill Houses 34185 feet Bungay Street „ Gilbert Street, between West and Norton line 1426 Hope Street, between Church and Park Streets 844 Linden Street, between East and Park Streets 150 " Maple Street, between Oakland and Easton Line 1113 " " Mill Street 758„ Rumford Avenue, shoulders 4 ft. width 500 South Street 200 ” Summer Street, at intersection of Central Street 125 " West Street 2412 300 " Winthrop Avenue 300 " The following roads were graveled and received a coat of Tarvia:— Bristol Street, from Church Street to Shawmut Avenue 528 feet Chauncy Street, scarified and rolled from R. R. to Paine's Corner 2080 " Chilson Avenue, from Samoset Avenue to Pratt Street 1484 " Church Street, from Bristol to Hope Street 2242 " County Street, from No. Main Street to Foxboro line 1784 " Court Street, from No. Main Street to Park Street 2092 " Hodges Street, from Court Street to Samoset Avenue 792 " RM RM Nlif 22 ANNUAL REPORT North Main Street from R. R. crossing to Angell Street 528 Pleasant Street, from Chilson Avenue to Clinton Street 500 Pratt Street, from Clinton to East Street 4884 Samoset Avenue, from Bristol to Rock Street 1406 Shawmut Avenue from Bristol to Hodges Street 400 Spring Street from South Main Street to Drake's Cor. 4196 West Street 400 Park Street, between No. Main Street and R. R. crossing 375 Asphalt and tar was applied on Cottage Street between North Main Street and Chilson Avenue; Church Street, between North Main Street and Bristol Street; Davis Street between Horace and Spring Streets; East Street, between the railroad crossing to 1000 feet east of Pratt Street; High Street2 between North Main Street and Central Street and South Main Street, between Aspen and Hall Streets. Every street in town not under tar or asphalt was oiled with 45% asphaltic road oil. Several washouts occurred during the heavy rains during the summer and received immediate attention. CATCH BASINS AND DRAINS We installed A twelve inch by-pass and gutter with two 6 inch feeders on Spring and South Main Street. Two catch basins connected by eight inch pipe and a twelve inch pipe were placed under walk at Spring Brook cemetery. A new catch basin was constructed on Samoset Avenue n- A necting to old basins by,a six inch pipe, to eliminate a gutter run- I ning diagonall3, across the street. e, On East Street a new catch basin was built and connected with an eight inch Pipe to the Back Bay Brook (southerly side). On Park Street, corner Hope Street we built four small silt basins and laying 265 feet of six inch ipe running into an o e'n P P ditch we constructed for a distance of 250 feet discharging the water into a brook. We replaced ten feet of twelve inch vitrified pipe with a twelve inch steel pipe on Chauncy Street. GRAVEL AND CINDER SIDEWALKS Branch Street Cottage Street 500 feet North Main Street 250 Oaldand -Street 300 R-Rmford Avenue, easterly 1200 3,50 ANNUAL REPORT 23 Shields Street 400 South Main Street, south of Williow Street 1000 West Street 275 Winthrop Avenue, westerly side 300 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND CURB During the past year we constructed 5101feet of cement -con- crete curb and 8961/-2 sqi * yds. of granolithic sidewalks. The prop- erty owners paid for one half of the expense,of the sidewalk and the town paid the other half. The town paid the entire cost of the curbing. I recommend that this work be continued the ensuing year. TAR CONCRETE WALKS During the year we resurfaced 1805 sq. yds. of tar concrete It has been nearly twenty years since our tar concrete walks were laid and in some sections of the town these walks have been down f or a longer period of time. A great many of our walks are in bad condition and have become dangerous for the pedestrian to use. At a small expense these walks could be put in condition. We have paid damages, fortunately not in large amounts, to persons who have sustained injuries on these defective walks. I recommend that we continue to repair these walks. BRIDGES We have fifteen bridges and many large culverts to maintain. They are divided as follows:—three wooden bridges across the Canoe River; seven bridges across Rumford River, three of these are cement -concrete type and the remainder are wooden bridges; four wooden bridges across Wading River and one stone bridge at Hodges Brook on Oak Street. Nearly all of our wooden bridges were rebuilt during the past two years, with the exception of the bridge on Williams Street across Wading River, which was finished the early part of this year. All timber was treated with carbolin- eum. It will he a number of.years before any extensive repairs will have to be made, with the exception of the High Street bridge where the timbers have become weakened by age. In nearly all cases where the bridges have undergone repairs the old wood guard rail was replaced with wire guard fence, with the exception of the Otis Street bridge. I recommend a new wire guard fence to replace the old wooden rail, which will require about ANNUAL REPORT A of fencing. I also recommend a wire guard fence on Oak at the Hodges Brook. HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT The stone crusher plant was moved from West Street to the land on Oakland Street, near the Pumping Station. The supply of gravel at West Street was limited, while the Oakland Street bank will supply gravel to the town for years to come. The gravel is medium and runs uniform. The crusher and screen is operated by a tractor but the power is not sufficient to crush stone economi- cally. I recommend that an electric motor be purchased to operate same. At the present time we are hauling all of our stone and gravel to the crusher with teams. A large ' amount of labor and expense at the crusher may be saved and this saving can be di- verted into road building also m t ore ma erial can be handled by the installation of a drag line and motor. I recommend such an installation at the crusher plant. We have two Ford one -ton dump body trucks. Both of these trucks have been in continual service, winter and summer, for the past six years. They have reached the stage where considerable repairs are required continuously and as the manufact-�:ir� of this truck is being discontinued the repair parts will be difficult to- obtain. The hauling of stone and gravel by teams over long distances is not economical. Therefore I recommend the purchase of a two or three yard dump body type of truck. We have two road scrapers that have been in the department for several years. As they are entirely too light to do the work properly I recommend that a heavier type of scraper be purchased. WATER DEPARTMENT Considerable work has been done in the Water Department during the past year. Water mains have been extended and four inch pipe has been replaced by larger mains, thereby giving the J consumers better water for domestic use and for fire protection. The town appopriated the sum of $23,000.00, which was borrowed in serial notes extended over a period of five years. The contract for laying all water pipes was let to Rocco Ger- mane, Fall River, Mass. His bid for laying the pipes was as follows: -6" pipe 75c per ft.; 8" pipe 85c per ft.; removing old 4 pipe 10c per ft.; setting hydrants $6.00 each; rock excavation $4.00 per cu. yd.; service pipe 60c per ft. He laid 7226 ft. of 6" pipe and 3740 ft. of 8" pipe and removed 4207 ft. of 4" pipe. ANNUAL REPORT 25 WATER MAINS LAID IN 1927 8 in. 6 in. 4 in. 4 in. hyd. School St., Drake's Cor. to Skinner's Hill 3740 rmvd 2 Spring St., Union Street to Drake's Corner 2414 866 1 Willow St., Morse's residence to C. E. Walker's 2282 1234 0 Angell St., North Main Street to end of Street 423 633 1 Church St., Bristol to Hope Street 2107 2107 1 Total 3740 7226 633 4207 5 WILLOW STREET On Willow Street we were faced with two locations to place our water mains. One situation was to run the pipe across Cabot's Pond, which would materially shorten the distance. The other was to follow the highway and place the pipe beneath the stone abut- ments of two bridges and two culverts. The owner of the pond wanted $500 for the right-of-way ,to place our pipe beneath the water and the town to assume all liability as to damages to any mill owner in drawing the water down to make any repairs to our pipe line or for any other damages occurring m the placing of +.he pipe and maintaining same. Under these circumstances we. believed it would be for the best interest of the town to follow the highway ana place the pipe under the bridges. The extra expense was justified, we believed, in view of the fact that the town was relieved of any liability. We laid 2282 ft. of 6" pipe beginning at the dead end near the residence of Mr. C. G. Morse, and running in an easterly direction to a point just beyond the residence of Mr. C. E. Walker. The four inch main which ended at Cabot's Pond near the Crotty property and extended to the residence of Mr. C. E. Walker, was removed and replaced with the six inch main. This connected two dead ends giving the residents in that section better fire protection and water service. No extra hydrants were added. SCHOOL STREET West Mansfield's water supply was entirely inadequate owing to the 4" main from Drake's Corner to Skinner's Hill. 3740 ft. of 8" water pipe was laid to take the place of this 4" main. At Drake's Corner the 8" main was tied -in with two 6" mains on School and Spring Street and the 4" main on Willow Street. We did not remove any of the 4" pipe as the pipe was under the tar road and ANNUAL REPORT 27 Avenue and Brook Street. With this improvement, Church Street is amply protected in case of fire and with the circulation of water should improve conditions in this section of the town. PUMPING STATION The Pumping Station is in good physical condition. Repairs are necessary on the wooden well cover the ensuing year. Some repairs were made on our pumping engine by the representatives of the Laidlaw Dunn Gordon Co. The pump is now in good operat- ing condition. The two old Blake pumps which served the town previous to the installation of the Laidlaw Dunn Gordon pump are entirely inadequate for emergency purposes, should an accident occur to our large pump. I recommend that we consider the in- stallation of an emergency pump and I believe an electric unit would probably be the most practical and least expensive to install for such a 'purpose. During the year we pumped 177,419,200 gal- lons of water. The rain fall for the year was 46.56 inches. We have 187 public fire hydrants in use in the Town. MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT The electric light department is in good financial and physical condition. It is gratifying to note that the net profit of operation for the past year was $9,125.65 as against $4,726.49 for the pre- vious year. An increase in net profit of $4,399.16, notwithstanding the fact our total income decreased. Our lighting receipts in- creased $3,564.32, while the power receipts decreased $7,476.74 which reflects the business conditions at the present time. The cash on hand December 31, 1927 is $3,468.10, whereas the previous year it was $1,415.31. Our pole lines are in excellent condition. It should be a num- ber of years before any large amount of money needs to be expen- ded for pole line renewals, outside of general maintenance and up- keep. Following additions were made to the plant during the year 1927 which were paid for from the receipts of the department:— Poles, fixtures and overhead lines $7,918.99 Consumers meters 1,545.61 Meter installation 196.36 Line transformers 1,786.72 Transformer installation 470..54 Lighting equipment 3,870.41 Total additions made to plant 15,788.63 26 ANNUAL REPORT the cost of putting the road back into shape would be an added expense to the town and would interfere with the traffic on this , d C" street. The 8" main was laid under the shoulders of the tarred road. We purchased a strip of land from the McDonald heirs and f also a strip from Barnard Skinner. This shortened up the pipe on the Also curves. at any time in the future the town may widen the highway at these curves. SPRING STREET We deemed it aetvisable to lay a 6" water main on Spring Street from Union Street to- Drake's Corner. This readers better fire protection to West Mansfield and also gives the water com- sumers on Spring Street better water service and fire protection, at the same time eliminating a dead end. As the abutments of the cement bridge on Spring Street at the Rumford .rover were too deep to run the pipe under the bridge without a large expense, we ran the 6" main on the southerly side of the bridge. 2414 ft. of " 6" pipe was laid and 866 ft. of 4" pipe xunning from the cemetery - to Drake's Corner was removed. One extra hydrant was set. A six inch cross was set at the intersection of Dean Street to take care of the future extensions on this street. ANGELL STREET 423 ft. of 6" main and 633 ft. of 4" main was laid on Angell Street. The 4" pipe was laid to eliminate a dead end. The 6" main was extended on Angell Street beyond Summit Avenue and a fire hydrant added. The present water main on Summit Avenue is 6" pipe. Complaints were received from the residents of the Angell Street section that they were unable_ to get any pressure. Upon investigation we found eleven families being supplied through a 1" galvanized iron pipe. As we had sufficient 6" pipe in stock, we deemea it advisable to make the extension at this time. CHURCH STREET All of the 2107 ft. of 4" water main was removed on Church Street and replaced with 6" water main. The 84 ft. of 6" pipe installed some years ago was taken up and lowered to the proper grade. One additional hydrant was set near Rock Street. A6 cross was installed at Rock Street on the easterly side to take care of the future "tie in" on Rock Street. The water main. on Church Street is now 6" connecting with the 6" main on Chilson ANNUAL REPORT 27 Avenue and Brook Street. With this improvement, Church Street is amply protected in case of fire and with the circulation of water should improve conditions in this section of the town. PUMPING STATION The Pumping Station is in good physical condition. Repairs are necessary on the wooden well cover the ensuing year. Some repairs were made on our pumping engine by the representatives of the Laidlaw Dunn Gordon Co. The pump is now in good operat- ing condition. The two old Blake pumps which served the town previous to the installation of the Laidlaw Dunn Gordon pump are entirely inadequate for emergency purposes, should an accident occur to our large pump. I recommend that we consider the in- stallation of an emergency pump and I believe an electric unit would probably be the most practical and least expensive to install for such a 'purpose. During the year we pumped 177,419,200 gal- lons of water. The rain fall for the year was 46.56 inches. We have 187 public fire hydrants in use in the Town. MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT The electric light department is in good financial and physical condition. It is gratifying to note that the net profit of operation for the past year was $9,125.65 as against $4,726.49 for the pre- vious year. An increase in net profit of $4,399.16, notwithstanding the fact our total income decreased. Our lighting receipts in- creased $3,564.32, while the power receipts decreased $7,476.74 which reflects the business conditions at the present time. The cash on hand December 31, 1927 is $3,468.10, whereas the previous year it was $1,415.31. Our pole lines are in excellent condition. It should be a num- ber of years before any large amount of money needs to be expen- ded for pole line renewals, outside of general maintenance and up- keep. Following additions were made to the plant during the year 1927 which were paid for from the receipts of the department:— Poles, fixtures and overhead lines $7,918.99 Consumers meters 1,545.61 Meter installation 196.36 Line transformers 1,786.72 Transformer installation 470..54 Lighting equipment 3,870.41 Total additions made to plant 15,788.63 28 ANNUAL REPORT It is also a noteworthy fact that additions made to the plant during the past year amounted to $15,788.63 as against $8,679.87 the previous year. The important items were pole lines and street lighting equipment. We have increased the street illuminination throughout the entire town ( see table of street lights) , replacing the 60 C. P. lamps with 100 C. P. lamps. During the year we installed in our station an additional panel to take care of the increase iia street lighting. It has proven in many localities that street lighting is the cheapest kind of protection. Street lamps on public highways: 1926 1927 600 C. P. 38 73 250 C. P. 34 49 100 C. P. 348 681 60 C. P. 274 23 Total lamps 694 826 The red lamps over the fire alarm boxes are 60 C. P. I recommend that we continue the installation of the red lights over the fire alarm boxes. The town appropriated $9,000 for street lighting, from the tax levy. The street lights are operated on an all night and every night schedule. If this service was furnished to Mansfield by a private electric light company and taking their average prices per lamp to their respective towns, the cost of this service to Mansfield would be $24,164.50 instead of $9,000.00. The following amounts were, 'paid from the receipts of the department, for which no tax levy was required:— Interest on Bonds and Notes $2,700.00 Bonds and Notes paid 2,000.00 Paid to Sinking Fund 2,305.32 Total fixed charges Additions to the Plant 1927 7,005.32 15,788.63 Total additions and Fixed charges 22, 793.95 Cash in operating fund December 31, 1927 3,468.10 Total Fixed Charges, Additions and Operating Fund December 31, 1927 $26,262.05 • ANNUAL REPORT 2S) Cost of street lighting if furnished by private company $24,164.50 Present cost of street lighting by tax levy 9,000.00 Saving to Mansfield by Municipal Lighting $15,164.50 During the year we purchased from the Union Light & Power Co., electricity for the town amounting to $66,413.33, as against .$70,047.20 for the previous year, a decrease of $3,633.87. Our distribution system for light and power consists of the following circuits; 13,000 volts, 3 phase; 2,300 volts, 1 -2 -and 3 phase. We have at present a small portion of 2 phase lines in use. As soon as our finances warrant, I recommend changing over the balance of the 2 phase circuits to 3 phase circuits. We have only two large power consumers and a few small scattering con- sumers on the 2 phase circuit. This will make our circuits standard single and 3 phase. During the past year we have adopted weekly inspections of our street lamps and lines. This has reduced our radio interfer- ence to a minimum. We have also adopted a policy of purchasing higher voltage test cable and material which has a tendency to, reduce the "break down" on our circuits and to set up radio inter- ference. The Tree Department has gone over the entire town during the year trimming the trees along our wires, which prevents limbs coming in contact with same. The extension of both commercial and street lighting on West Street was completed the early part of the year. Street lights were also extended on Oak Street. The removal of the electric light office to the Town Hall has been a saving to the town in the way of rent, heat, light, janitor's services, etc., as well as proving satisfactory to a majority of the consumers. At the present time we are fitting up an up-to-date meter testing room in the Town Hall, which will discontinue the use of repairing and testing meters at the plant. A modern test- ing board, which will take care of all sizes of meters, has been purchased and installed. IN GENERAL Mr. Harold R. Bliven, 396 Willow Street has deeded a gift of land at the corner of South Main Street and Willow Street, in order that we may widen the highway at this point. t Y " { s0 ANNUAL REPORT Mr.. Mario Morini of North Main Street has deeded by gift to the town, a strip of land in front of his store at 379 North Main Street, by which transfer the town's sidewalk line will conform to, the line of the adjacent property. During the year 1926 we constructed a granolithic sidewalk. for Cohen and Greenblatt at the corner of Villa and North Maim, Street in exchange. for land they deeded to the town. At the time the deed wasgiven to the town a release was not si by w mortgagee. Therefore, this deed has been drawn gnetthe up by ne owners, Joseph Kaplan, and an article will be inserted in the next warrant for a Town Meeting to accept the ,new deed, which will straighten the matter out. All of the citizens and tax payers of the town are welcome to. visit any of the town offices or departments at any time to inspect its methods of doing business or its books. Any information cerning con- any of the departments will be gladly given, We ars always open to suggestions or just criticisms, since we all live i4t our community to strive to make it the most economical and yet have all conveniences consistent with good sound public policies.. Our aim is to have a Better, Bigger and Busier Mansfield. During the year, I have received the hearty co,-operation of the citizens and taxpayers of Mansfield, theBoard of Selectmen,. and the town employees, which has made it ossile to carry on the business of the town in cent an economical and effi manner to the end that we may obtain a maximum amount of civic welfare and improvements for every dollar expended. I wish to extend my sincere and hearty a thanks to the citizens, taxpayers, the Board of Seletmen,recition and ` Depart-- niental heads and employees of the Town, forI feel that we have worked together for the best interests of Mansfield. r Respectively submitted, WILLIAM PLATTNER. Town Manager, ANNUAL REPORT 31 ' Fire Department r; TO the Honorable Board of Selectmen:— Gentlemen:— In presenting the 38th annual report of the fire department it gives me pleasure to be able to report that the losses during the year have been 50 per cent less than those in the preceding year: 10 0 that the membership of the department has been kept up to that standard, of proficiency and intellectual character which has char- A acterized the department in the past: that the record of atten- dance has been excellent and its efficiency for the year shows 100 per cent. Consequently our pro rata loss has been very small. The central station does not improve with age, and although it has been camouflaged with a coat of paint it is nevertheless the same old delapidated building, unsuitable and unfit for our pres- ent requirements for properly housing and caring for our fine apparatus. Our apparatus has required the expenditure of considerable money during the year. The ladder truck has been repainted and decorated, the pumping engine has been varnished and the vener- able Pope -Hartford combination has been thoroughly overhauled, repainted and put in very good condition. This truck has been thoroughly tested since the repairs were completed by experienced mechanicians who pronounce it to be alright. To the best of my knowledge and belief all of the apparatus is now in good working condition and I do not consider that any additions to the. same are required at this time. However, I do believe that a light inexpen- sive truck, located at the central station, fitted with a booster pump and water tank together with the necessary equipment for extinguishment of brush and wood fires would be. an excellent auxiliary and would save our higher cost apparatus from the rough usage which it necessarily receives in this class of fires. During the year 600 feet of regulation fire hose has been. dis- carded as being defective. About 300 feet of this was spoiled by careless handling of acid at brush fires and the balance failed to stand the required test of 200 pounds pressure. However, this was all single jacket hose which has been in service for a number of years. 500 feet of best quality double jacket, regulation 2Y/z inch s 33 ALARMS FOR 1927 Squad-------------•------------ 32 ANNUAL REPORT General---------------•---------------------------------------•---•-- has been purchased, and we should add not less than 500 feet more Signal----------------•-----------------------------------•--•---•---. the coming year. We now have 3000 feet of 21/2 inch double jacket still, -----_-_--------------------------------•-------------•-------- hose together with 1350 feet of single jacket, a total of 4350 feet 'f, > of 21/2 inch hose: 500 feet of 11/2 inch hose and 700 feet of chemical Total------------------------•------------........................... hose. CLASSIFICATION The water supply has been adequate at all times but I firmly Chimney---------------------------•---•-----------------•---------- believe that many of our hydrants are too far separated for effi- Grass and Brush ------------------------------------------•- cient service on North Main street with its congested wooden Buildings-----------•-•-------------------------------•------------ buildings. The new Green School has very poor protection owing Automobiles 5 to the small water mains and lack of hydrants in this vicinity. 2 These conditions should be remedied as soon as our finances will 3 permit. 7 The fire alarm has been maintained in good condition through- out the year. 1 The force remains the same as in 1926, viz:—Four permanent men, under the two platoon system, and thirty-four call men, which' includes three captains land the "Squad". No changes have been necessary during the year. • Permit me to say in closing that we can not give too mush attention to the matter of fire prevention. It is a duty which we owe not only to ourselves but to the whole community. This matter should receive our most careful and intelligent watchfulness at all times in or about our premises for anything which is liable t to cause fire. A little forethought and attention to such matters may save inconvenience and serious loss. I regret that we do not E have by-laws which authorize and require , regular inspections by members of the department with authority to have all bad condi- tions found on premises given immediate attention by either owner or tenant. I further believe that fire prevention could to a s certain extent be added to the curriculum in our schools and thereby prove beneficial in the homes of the scholars. It is much easier to prevent a fire than to extinguish it and when the fireman swings his axe it is too late to correct those conditions which have been carelessly overlooked. STATISTICS OF FIRES The total value of buildings and contents endangered by fire therein, not including buildings where chimney fires only have occurred, is estimated at $172,598.00. The total insurance upon such buildings and contents amounts to $112,000.00. Total Amount of Loss ....................$21,424.14 Total Insurance Paid -------------------_-- 20,717.47 Net Loss Over Insurance ................ 706.67 ANNUAL REPORT 33 ALARMS FOR 1927 Squad-------------•------------ 55 General---------------•---------------------------------------•---•-- 17 Signal----------------•-----------------------------------•--•---•---. 10 still, -----_-_--------------------------------•-------------•-------- 15 Assembly 5 Total------------------------•------------........................... 102 CLASSIFICATION Chimney---------------------------•---•-----------------•---------- 33 Grass and Brush ------------------------------------------•- 28 Buildings-----------•-•-------------------------------•------------ 22 Automobiles 5 Rescue --------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Needless------ --------------------------------------------------- 3 Outof Town ---------------------------------------------------- 7 ----------------------------------------------- Dump1 Loadof Hay ------------------ --------------------------------- 1 Total ------------------- ---------------------------------------- 102 In closing I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the members ►f the department for their loyal support and faithful perform - ince of duty, and to the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager, nygrateful appreciation for their cooperation' in all matters appertaining to the improvement of the service. )ecember 31, 1927 Respectfully submitted, HERBERT E. KING, Chief, Fire Department. ROSTER .OF FIRE DEPARTMENT December 317 1927, Herbert E. King, Chief, No. 152 Rumford Ave., Tel. 1-R. Arthur E. Soper, Deputy Chief, 127 Church St. Tel. 497-W Central Fire Station, Tel. 1-W r 34 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT 35 Hose Company No. 1 Badge Name Occupation Residence 22 Horatio M. Nelson Machinist 85 Court St. Marry M. Chase Machinist 94 Charles St. 2 Harold F. Treen, Captain, Fireman 82 Samoset Ave. 33 30 'John 1�'. Beatty, Jr. Machinist 182 Dean St. 16 William C. Hatch, Lieut. Machinist 20 Shawmut Ave 2g `Russell G. Cate Cleric, 102 School St. 25 Schuyler W. Wellman, Clerk Clerk 61 Shawmut Ave 18 Bert L. Martin Lineman 95 Union St. 28 John M. Peterson Machinist 38 Court St.g_ Frank J. Tallon Fireman 70 Bella Vista Ave. 24• Ralph E. Macomber Clerk 540 No. Main St 26 Robert H. Bell Foreman 31 Chilson Ave. Substitutes 20 Theodore P. Ulm Fireman 43 Carpenter Ave 27 Howard L. Leavitt Merchant 70 Pleasant St. Frank A. Barrows, Albert C. Barrows, Hilding Anderson; W. Leon 12 Reginal O. WillsAve. Machinist 156 Rumford Ave Fiske. 32 Edwin Pendleton Machinist 22 Allen St. Licensed Fire Department Chauffeurs Hose Company No. 2., Herbert E. King, Arthur E. Soper, Roy S. Martin, Harold F. Treen, 1 Robert L. Wroe, Captain Clerk 70 Bella Vista Ave. r Theodore P. Ulm, Frank J. Tallon Charles D. Richardson, Howard 7 William F. Tingley, i g y, L eut. Jeweler 47 Coral St. ; Leavitt, Leavitt,. John A. Lishman, Bert L. Martin, Russell G. Cate, 5 Daniel Welch, Clerk Electrician 31 Shawmut Ave. Theodore B. Reed. 8 John A. Lishman Carpenter 95 Samoset Ave. 11 Harry A. Fisher Machinist 14 Hope St. 1.7 Alfred E. Achorn Machinist 41 Hodges St. 19 Clement A. Pierce Machinist 111 Chauncy St. TOWN COUNSEL 41 Carl G. Wellman Machinist 52 Shawmut Ave. 15 Albert Peterson Machinist 18 Eddy St. Mansfield, Massachusetts 4 Roy S. Martin Fireman 125 So. Main St. December 31, 1927 ` To William Plattner, Town Manager Hose Company No. 3 for the Town of Mansfield: 37 Chas. D. Richardson, Captain Manufacturer 218 Eim St. As Town Counsel for the year ending December 31, 1927 I } 39 Theodore B. Reed, Lieut. Plumber . Oak St. to report nothing unusual in the way of law suits. g 38 Albert H. Ba 1 g oe Salesman Balcom. Sc.There am pleased are no cases outstanding against the Town and the only 40 Charles Brintnall Drop Forger Jewell claims of the Town are small matters relating to taxes. 43 Charles E. Briggs, Jr. Clerk Elm St. With reference to the claim of the Town against Foxboro re- 42 34 Fred J. Booth George E. Chase Machinist chinist Teamster Balcom St. garding rental of water hydrants would say that the Foxboro to the claim in full and 35 Harry A. Davis Machinist Williams St. Otis St. Water Supply District has agreed settle Lam now waiting for a check in accordance with the agreement. ' Most matters of the year have been of a routine nature, inclu- Hook and Ladder Co., No. 1 ding conferences with and advice to the department heads, Town Manager, Selectmen, Assessors and Town Clerk. 3 Daniel DacYCCaptain, , a p Machinist c crust 14 Bristol St. ` 6 John W. Chadderton, Lieut. Jeweler 172 Church St. Respectfully submitted, 14 Walter C. Chevers, Clerk Machinist 14 Myrtle St. 10 Samuel T. Lishman Engineer 9 Davis St. CLARENCE A. BARNES Town Counsel. 36 ANNUAL REPORT TOWN CL RZ K TO\X/N WARRANT The Commonwealth of Massachusetts MpNSFi,�. Bristol, SS. To either of the Constables in the Town of Mansfield in the County of Bristol. Greeting: In the name of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directedto 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 Monday the Seventeenth day of January next, at six o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles:— Article 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Article 2. To choose two Selectmen for three years and to choose one member of the School Committee for three years and to choose a Moderator for one year. Article 3. To hear the annual reports of the Town Officers and act thereon. Article 4. 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 5. To. see if the Town will authorize the Collector to use all the means for collecting the taxes which a Town Treasurer, when appointed Collector, may use. Article 6. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of revenue of the municipal year, be- ginning January 1, 1927 to an amount not exceeding in the aggre- gate Two Hundred Twenty-five Thousand ($225,000) Dollars. And to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said municipal year. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to accept a joint deed from Isreal Cohen and David Greenblatt conveying about Six Hun- dred Sixty-three (663) square feet of land on North Main Street, said land extending from Villa Street to land of Dr. John W. Cook; or take any action rela.ivc thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to accept a deed from John R. Halliday and Mary A. Halliday conveying about Twenty- five Thousand Five Hundred (25,500) feet of land, situated on the northerly side of Kingman Avenue, for Park purposes; or take any action relative thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropri- ate any sum of money, providing the State will appropriate the same amount, to construct a twelve (12") inch drain on Chauncy Street, from Paine's Corner to the Rumford River; or take any action relative thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for legislation to amend Chapter 586, Acts of 1920, Section 1, by striking out the word "Second" in the seventh line and substituting the word "Fourth" in place thereof; or take any action relative thereto. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to lay an eight (8") inch water main on Church Street, replacing the present four (4") iieh water main, beginning at Bristol Street running same to 38 ANNUAL REPORT Brook Street and raise and appropriate any sum of money theref or take any action relative thereto. By Reque Article 12. To see what action the Town will take towa laying water mains on School Street, Spring Street and Willo Street in the following manner:— Beginning with the present terminus six inch main on Scho Street, running to the residence of Barnard Skinner on said Scho Street, taking up the four inch pipe and replacing it with an eie. inch water main; and lay a six inch water main on Spring Stref beginning at Cobb's Jewelry Factory, six inch main running then to Drake's Corner over said Spring Street connecting to the eig: inch main on School Street replacing present four inch main Spring Street and lay a six inch main on Willow Street beginning the present terminus on Willow Street, near residence of Arthur Bolton and running over said Willow Street to the dead end opp site' residence of David F Crotty; and take any action relati thereto. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropi ate any sum of money by issuing notes or bonds for the purpo of extending and laying water mains. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to instruct Selectmen to petition the General Court for legislation transfers the powers and duties of Sewer Commissioners, as provided for Chapter 290 of the Acts of 1909, to the Selectmen, or take action relative thereto. Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a C mittee to ` investigate the present building of the Central Station, secure plans and the cost for a new Fire Station and port at the next Town Meeting or take any action relative thea By Requ Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and alp priate any sum of money to tar and gravel Balcom Street, i Otis Street to Jewell Street; or take any action relative the By Peti Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and approy ate any sum of money for the construction of a culvert on PI Street connecting Greenwood Lake, or take any action relat thereto. By Petiti ANNUAL REPORT 39 Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- ate any sum of money to construct a sidewalk on Oakland eet, from North Main Street to Swett Street, so-called; or take aaction relative thereto. By Petition. Article 19.' To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- Lte any sum of money to tar and gravel Spring Street from th Main Street to Drake's Corner or take any action relative -P� By Request. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- ;te any sum of money to rebuild Pratt Street beginning at 7ton Street running in an easterly direction to East Street or �i any action relative thereto. By Request. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to take any action and the disposal of the "Old Stand Pipe Lot" so-called, situ -on the north-westerly corner of North Main and Dane Streets. By Request. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- Gte any sum of money for the purpose of constructing a ;em of main drains and common sewers as authorized by ,pter 290 of the Acts of 1909, and to authorize the borrowing of ey therefor .under any general or special laws authorizing the rowing of money for said purpose. Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- �te'any sum of money to rebuild South Main Street from the th''Common at East Street to Aspen Street or take any action .tine thereto. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to change the name ;hat portion of Allen Avenue to Highland Avenue beginning at westerly end of Allen Street and running northerly to its Sent terminus to be called hereafter Highland Avenue or take action relative thereto. Article 25. To hear the report of any committee, choose any imittee and raise and appropriate any sum of money for the of any committee or take any action relative thereto. The Polls may be closed at eight o'clock P. M. 40 ANNUAL REPORT And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting attested copies thereof at each of the Public Meeting Hou and Post Office in said Town, eight days at least before the ti of holding said meeting. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant, your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place meeting, as aforesaid. ANNUAL REPORT 41 five forty-five o'clock A, M., before any ballots were w. wst as box was publicly opened and shown to be empty,as neked and the key held by William H. Fuller, Officer in Le ballot box and check list showed that sixteen hundred L,ht votes were cast. Given under our hands this Sixth day of January in the ye Article 2. of our Lora one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. Selectmen, three years (Two) eanette F. Bushnell, 116 Union Street (Three Hundred Thirty - Frank W. Barnard338 William H. Lyons fight) ---------- - - •----------------------------------------------•---•------------- , F. Dearborn, 17 School Street (Seven Hundred Thirteen) 7 13 Ben'amin D. Vickery J Y ohn illiam H. Lyons, 70 South Main Street (Eight Hundred Twenty - Charles A. Richardson 829 ------ - - - John John F. Dearborn ------------------- -------------------------------------------------- illiam P. McDermott, 81 Pratt Street (Seven Hundred Sixty- Selectmen of Mansel: -------------- 766 iihani R. Prescott, 304 South Main Street (Two Hundred 204 January 17, 191,our) ------------------- 366 Bristol, SS. lanks Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warm 3216 the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield by posting up attest" copies of the same at each of the Public Meeting Houses and Po`School Committee, three years (one) Offices, eight days before the date hereof, as within directed.limon C. Scheffy, 739 School Street (Six Hundred Five) -___ 605 adie Horton Tucker, 50 Union. Street (Nine Hundred' Nine - John W. Conrod 919 Constable of Mansfield. lanks ------------- -----------------------------•- --------- A true copy. Attest: DAVID SMILEY, Town Cler 1608 Mansfield, January 17, 192 . Moderator, one year (one) In conformity with the foregoing Warrant a meeting of thy 79 Rumford Avenue (Eight Hundred voters qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs was hel: Clarence Alfred Barnes, 826 in the Town Hall and votes were cast as recorded below. wenty-six ________ ____________________________________a -___-----------------------------------_____- Church Street ( Six Hundred Eighty-one)_ 681 Article 1. Chose Frank I. Sherman, Moderator.lanks aniel' G. Joy, 154 - ___ 101 Guilford A. George, William I. Mowry, Ballot Clerks an 1608 Norman S. Chapman, Henry E. Fairbanks, Checkers and Carrol S. Cobb, James H. McCarthy,' Fredson J. Munroe and Daniew Welch, Tellers were sworn to the faithful performance of then ,Polls,were closed at eight o'clock P. M. duties by David Smiley, Town Clerk. :'Voted to adjourn at eight twenty P. M. to the second Monday 42 ANNUAL REPORT in February the Fourteenth, at seven thirty P. M. 43 Attest: DAVID SMILEY, 1,000.00 200.00 Town Clerl Mansfield, February 14, 192' Adjourned meeting from January 17th, called to order by th, Moderator, Clarence A. Barnes at seven thirty-five P. M. Thi following votes were passed:— 60.00 400.00 Article 3. No action taken. 400.00 Article 4. Voted that the Town appropriate the receipts o the Electric Light Department for the use and maintenance of thf Electric Light Department. bre .ghways and Bridges ---------------------------------------- -------- Voted that the Town appropriate the receipts of the Wat*i Department for the use and maintenance of the Water Department' Bonds due 1927 (From Excess and Deficiency) .... $26,500.0( Interest on Bonds --------------------------------- ----------, --- ------ 8,867.5G Interest on Temporary Loans ------------------------------------ 4,500.0( Schools------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 107,415:00 Public Library (Plus fines and Dog Fund) _---_--_-_- __ 3,500.00 MemorialBuilding--------------------------------------------------------- 1,700.00 TownHall --------------------------------------------------- - - ---- ------ -- 2,500.00 Repairs to Town Hall -------------------------- - - ---------------------- 2,000.00 Health and Sanitation -------------------------------------------------- 1,200.00 Selectmen for Nursing (From Overlay Reserve) _._. 1,200.00 Maintenance County T. B. Hospital -------------------------_ 6,124.36 Collection of Garbage -------------------- ---------------------- -------- 1,200.00 Collection of Ashes -------------------------------------------------------- 800.00' BackBay Brook............................................................... 100.00 Charities---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13,000.00 TownHome------------------------------------------------------------------- 8,000.00 Soldier's Relief--------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000.00 Decoration of Soldier's Graves ......:........................... 250.00' Town Manager's Salary ------------------------------------------------ 4,000.00< Town Manager's Expense -------------------------------•------------ 200.00' Assessor's Salary----------------------..................................... 2,200.00 Assessor's Expense-----------------------------------------•-------------- 1,800.00' Treasurer's Salary ............................ ...........•.....__.......__ 2,200.00' Treasurer's Expense ......................... .................. 1,80.0.00' Town Clerk's Salary........................................................ 2,100.00' ANNUAL REPORT 43 van Clerk's Expense ---------------------------------------------------- 1,000.00 200.00 lectmen's Expensa ------------------------------------------------------ 3,13.20 easurer and Collector's Bond ----------------•-------------•----- 500.00 'w-------------------------------------------------------------- rtifying Notes ----------------------------------------------------------- 60.00 400.00 ection and Registration -------------------------------------------- 400.00 inti -ng Town Reports ----------------------------------------------- 400.00 of Town Burial Grounds ----------------------------------- bre .ghways and Bridges ---------------------------------------- -------- 30,000.00 9,000.00 reet Lighting •------------------------------------------------------------- 400.00 rmmons------------------------------------------- ----------------- low & Ice Removal --------------------------------------------------- 2,000.00 _ dewalks and Curbing ----------------------------- -------------------- 5,000.00 'ater for Hydrants and Fire Purposes -------------------- 500.00 'ater for Horse and Drinking Fountains ------------- 50.00 )lice Department--------•----------•------------------------------------ 5,000.00 350.00 )urt Fees ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000.00 reeWarden----------------------------------------------------------------- 2,000.00 appression of Insects -------------------------------------------------- 100.00 ispection of Buildings 100.00 ispection of Wires ------------- 14,500.00 ire Department -----_--------------------- --------------------- 500.00 -------------------------------------- orest Fire Department -•------ 800.00 ire Alarm System ------------------------------------------------------ 400.00 ealer Weights and Measures ------------------------------------ fog Officer 300.00 3,500.00 nsurance Town Property �oard of Survey 200.00 3,000.00 'eserve Fund-------------------------------------------------------------- 50.00 loderator ----...... )VERDRAFTS 1926 98.16 Interest on Temporary Loans Snow & Ice Removal -------------- ----------------------------- 1,927.96 Charities-------------------------------------------------------------------- 161.84 Town Home ------------------------ -------------------------------- 473.21 Unpaid bills 1926 ------------------------------------ ---------- 2,609.60 article 5. Voted that the Town Authorize the Collector to .11 the means for collecting the taxes which a Town Treasurer, appointed Collector, may, use. krticle 6. Voted that the Town authorize the Town Treasurer, the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to in 'anticipation of revenue of the municipal year, beginning 44 ANNUAL REPORT 1927 to an amount not exceeding in the aggregate Two January 1, 225 000) Dollars. And to issue Hundred Twent-five Thousand ($ debt o a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, any debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said municipal year. Article 7. Voted that the Town accept a joint deed from Is real Cohen and David Greenblatt conveying about Six Hundrei Sixty -Three (663) square feet of land on North Main Street, sai+ land extending from Villa Street to land of Dr. John W. Cook. Article 8. Indefinitely postponed. Article 9. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the, sum' of Fifteen Hundred ($1,500) Dollars, providing the State will appropriate the same amount, to construct a twelve (12") inch p drain on Chauncy Street, from Paine's Corner to the Rumford River. Article 10. Voted that the Town instruct the Board of Select• men to petition the General Court strikinslamend "Second' 586, Acts of 1920, Section 1, by g out the word in the seventh line and substituting the word "Fourth" in plat thereof. Article 11. Voted that Article 11 be taken up under Articl 12. Article 12. Voted that the Town lay a six (6") inch water1 11 main on Church Street, replacing the present four (4") inch water out two21 1 main, beginning at Bristol Street running sameab on School Streethund, feet beyond Brook Street and to lay water ma Spring Street and Willow Street in the following mainonSchool Street, ning with the present terminus six inc running to the residence of Barnard Skinner on said School Street, taking up the four inch pipe and replacing it with an eight inch water main and lay a six inch water main on Spring Street, be- ginning at Cobb's Jewelry Factory, six inch main running thence to Drake's Corner over said Spring Street connecting to the eight inch main on School Street, replacing present four inch main on Spring Street and lay a six inch main reet nearresidence oof Arthur i beginning at the present terminus on Willow S S. Bolton and running over said Willow Street to the dead end opposite residence of. David F. Crotty and issue notes or bonds for n of Twenty-three Thousand ($23,000) Dollars TnerC1Vl- Unanimous. tide 13. Voted that the Town authorize the sum of TTwenty- le; approval of the Selectmen, t Thousand ($23,000) Dollars and to issue notes or bands of Th payable in accordance wn therefor, said notes or bondsteT 44 Clause 4, so that the he provisions of Section 8, Chap ' ears from date of loan shall be paid in not more than five y the "first bond or note, or at such arlier dates as the of determine. Treasurer and Selectmen mayYes 182 No 0 Voted that the Town instruct the 1S the powers n to article 14 ter powers on the General Court for legislation provided for by Chap 290 luties of Sewer Commissioners, ie Acts of 1909, to the Selectmen. that the Town vote to appoint a committee Moved Article 15• of the Central Fire Station, ent building ort at the nvestigate the pres re plans and the cost for a new Fire Station and r1V otion Lost. Town Meeting. Article 16. Indefinitely postponed. Article 17. Indefinitely postponed. Article 18. Indefinitely postponed. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the Article e Thousand ($3,000) Dollars to tar and gravel Spring ,n of Three t to Drake's Corner. reef, from South Main Street e 20. Voted that the Town raiseto and appropriate the Article, rebuild Pratt Street, ,m of Three Thousand ($3,000) , Dollars an easterly direction to ginning at Newton Street running ast Street. lace the disposal of the "Old Article 21. Voted that the Town p so-called, situated on the northwesterly corner tand Pipe Lot", North Main and Dane Streets, in the hands of the Board of electmen. ned to the next anneal Town Meeting. Article 22. Postpo 46 ANNUAL REPORT Article 23. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand ($4,000) Dollars to rebuild South Main Street, from the South Common at East Street to Aspen Street. Article 24. Voted that the Town change the name of that portion of Allen Avenue to Highland Avenue, beginning at the westerly end of Allen Street and ,running northerly to its present terminus to be called hereafter Highland Avenue. Article 25. Voted that the committee appointed to revise the By-laws for the Prevention of Fire and Preservation of Life be continued for another year and that the sum of 'Two Hundred ($200) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the use of this com- mittee. Voted that the committee appointed to investigate the installa- tion of a sewerage system for Mansfield be continued for another year and that the sum of Five Hundred ($500) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the use of this committee. Voted that the Play Grounds Committee be extended for an- other year. ANNUAL REPORT 47 And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting up sted copies thereof at each of the Public Meeting Houses and Offices in said Town, eight days at least before the time of n Lr said meeting. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant, with r doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of ting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands this twenty-sixth day of May in the r of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. Frank W. Barnard William P. McDermott Benjamin D. Vickery William H. Lyons Selectmen of Mansfield Mansfield, June 6, 1927 .stol, SS. Voted to dissolve at 9:42 P. M. Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned Attest: David Smile the inhabitants of the Town of Mansfield by posting up attested Smiley, copies of the same at each of the Public Meeting Houses and Post Town Clerk. Offices, eight days before the date hereof, as within directed. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol, SS To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield in the County of Bristol Greeting: In the name of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 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 Monday the Sixth day of June next, at eight o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following article:— Article 1. To choose one Selectman, to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. The polls to be open at 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. John W. Conrod Constable of Mansfield. A true copy. Attest: David Smiley Town Clerk. Mansfield, June 6, 1927 In conformity with the foregoing Warrant a meeting of the voters qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs was held in the Town Hall and votes were cast as recorded below. Guilford A. George, William I. Mowry, Ballot Clerks; Norman S. Chapman Checker and Carroll S. Cobb and Daniel Welch, Tellers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Clarence A. Barnes, Moderator. At seven -forty five A. M., before any ballots were cast the 48 ANNUAL REPORT ballot box was publicly opened and shown to be empty, it was then locked and the key held by William H. Fuller, Officer in charge. The ballot box and check list showed that fourteen hundred eleven votes were cast. Selectman, to fill vacancy for an unexpired term John F. Dearborn, 17 School Street (Five Hundred Forty- eight) ------------------- ------------- 548 --------------------------- - - - - - ---------------------------- Edward A. Richardson, 5 Otis Street (Eight Hundred Fifty- nine)-------------------_----------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ 859 Blanks(Four) ----------------------------------------•------------ 4 1411 Polls were closed at eight o'clock P. M. Moderator, Clarence A. Barnes, declared the results of the • votes cast at 8:25 P. M., and the meeting was adjourned. Attest: David Smiley Town Clerk. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfield in the County of Bristol Greeting: In the name of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 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 Town on Monday the Eighth day of August next, at 7:30 o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles:— Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars for Sidewalk purposes or take any action relative thereto. Article 2. To hear the report of any committee, choose any committee and raise and appropriate any sum of money for the use of any committee or take any action relative thereto. ANNUAL REPORT 49 nd you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant, by post - attested copies thereof at each of the public meeting houses ost Offices in said Town, eight days at least before the time ding said meeting. lereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant, with doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of ng, as aforesaid. liven under our hands this twenty-ninth day of July in the of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. Frank W. Barnard William H. Lyons Benjamin D. Vickery E. A. Richardson William P. McDermott Selectmen of Mansfield. Mansfield, August 8, 1927 'ursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned ihabitants of the Town of Mansfield by posting up attested of the same at each of the public meeting houses and post eight days before the date hereof, as within directed. Mansfield, August 8, 1927 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 by Moderator Clarence A. Barnes ;at seven -thirty o'clock P. M. The Warrant and the return of John W. Conrod, Constable were read. Voted that a recess be taken until eight o'clock P. M 50 ANNUAL REPORT .ey, John C., Bleachery ---- ----------------------------- Article 1. Voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars for Sidewalk purposes. Article 2. Indefinitely postponed. ---- No. Main Voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 P. M. Attest: Harrison A. Morse ore, Louis J., Machinist ---------------------------------------------------- Town Clerk. • LIST OF JURORS Park As revised by the Selectmen- of Mansfield, June 2, 1927. Name Occupation Street Alger, Lewis 0., Railroad ------------------------------------------------------------ Hope Allen, Sumner W., Clerk -------------------------------------------------------- No. Main Sabine, Arthur 0., Japannery -------------------------------------------------- Fowler, Bannon, Leo M., Manufacturer ................................ --------- So. Main Baron, Eugene A. L., Purchasing Agent ------------------------------------ Mill Barrows, Nathaniel D., Machinist ................................................ Davis Bellew, William T., Tap & Die .................................................. Cottage Bessom, George E., Retired --------------- --------- ------------- -------------- --- Union Brown, Emory E., Shuttle maker .... ......................................... Elm Buck, Abbot E., Wood Worker ..................... ------------------- Chauncy Buck, Ralph A., P. O. Clerk ---------- ------------------- --------------- ....... Dean Burrows, Percy F., Railroad Clerk -------------------------------------------- Pratt Chadwick, Fred R., Painter -------------------------------------------------- Summer Chapman, Norman S., Reporter ----------------------- .......................... Pratt Chevers, Walter C., Jeweler ........................................................ Myrtle Clark, Percy A., Fireman ------------------------------- ................................ West Cobb, Harry A., Musician -------------------------------------------------------- So. Main Collins, Elwood W., Jeweler ------------------------- -------------------------- So. Main Dalton, Edward J., Barber ------------------------------------------------------ Central Davis, George W., Bay State ----------------------- I ---------------------------------- West Dean, James E., Machinist -------------------------------------------------------------- Union Drew, Hira M., Salesman ............................................................ Central Dunn, Francis W., Machinist ---------------------------------------------------- Central Eddy, David M., Contractor ---------------------------------------------------- No. Main Eichorn, Charles-' J., Clerk ----------------------------------------------------- No. Main Fairbanks, Francis D., Insurance -------------------------------------------- Rumford Fairbanks, Henry E., Salesman -------------------------------------------- Rumford Findlater, James, Carpenter. ................................. z --------- ............ Aspen Fiske, W. Leon, Painter ................................................................. Dean Flint, George B., Farmer .-� .. . .......................................................... East ANNUAL REPORT 5L �r, Linus G., Carpenter .................................................. No. Main .ey, John C., Bleachery ---- ----------------------------- ----------------- West es, Clermont W., Market Gardener .................................... East ,i George W., Publisher --------------- ------------------- ---- No. Main ),M, Percy P., Clerk -------- ------------------------------------------------------- West , nstein, Harold A., Clerk ------------------------ ----------------------- --- Church ore, Louis J., Machinist ---------------------------------------------------- Hodges Told, Edward S. Jr., Machinist -------------------------------------------- Park Leon E., Bank Clerk -------------------------------------------------------- Central ngton, William H., Carpenter ---------------------------------------- Chauncy 11 William C., Machinist -------------------------------------------------- Church art, Reginald, Clerk ------------------------- ------------------- ------------ Samoset Charles L., Manufacturer -------------- -- ---------------------------- Warren es, Albert T., Clerk -------------- ------- --------------------------------------- Court es, DeWitt B., Carpenter -------------------------------------------------- Church !, David, Moulder ---------------------------------------------------------------- Church it, Frank W., Farmer ----------•------------------------------------------- Franklin les, Benjamin W., Insurance ------------------------------------------ Shawmut Clifford L., Machinist ------------------------------------------------------ Chauncy tt, Gilmore P., Machinist .................................................. School gird, Walter G., Civil Engineer ...................................... So. Main ian, John A., Carpenter ---------------------------------------------------- Samoset uley, James J., Railroad ---------------------------------------------------- Pratt Harrison A., Merchant ---------------------- ............................... Dean �r, Henry S., Cotton Weigher .................................... So. Main Amb, Harrison M., Carpenter ---------------------------------------------- Eddy At, William R., Carpenter ---------------------------------------------- So. Main son, Herbert E., Restaurant ------------------------------------------ Morrow Chester W., Sawmill -------------------------------------------------- So. Main William B., Refiners — ------------------------------------------------- Oakland tts, Albert R., Assessor ---------------------- ----------------------------- Chilson rice, John H., Carpenter ---------------------------------------------- ----- Shields , George B., Retired ------------------------------------- ------------------ Samoset ian, Schuyler W., Refiners -------------------------------------------- Shawmut I Harry L., Poultry Dealer --------------------------- ------------- School ms, Ralph L., Foreman ------------------------------------------- ---------- Pratt 3, Frank E., Poultryman ------------------------------------------------ So. Main Frank W. Barnard Wm. P. McDermott E. A. Richardson Benjamin D. Vickery William H. Lyons Board of Selectmen 52 ANNUAL REPORT Public Library Trustees To Mr. William Plattner, Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen: As trustees of one of the voters' investments we turn in to you our report to be passed on. We are glad to report to the share- holders an increase of business. In 1927, 53,208 books were put in ciruulation as against 43,069 in 1926, an increase of more than 23%. Every business has its dull season; at the public Library it is usually July and August. Not so in 1927. In July, 1927, 16% more books were given out than in July the year before. In Aug- ust a 36% increase. 3,852 books for the month. March with 4,692 books in circulation was the busiest month. That many in the town are beginning to realize the value of their stock is shown by remarks like the following: "Surprised to find just what I want," "Hardly expected to find it here". There are dividends to be had in the form of reference books, and heavy reading, as well as children's books and fiction. One of our students in Boston remarked that he could get books here that "other fellows in larger towns couldn't get". To meet demands Miss Wood has taken advantage of the Inter, Library Loan and borrowed books from Attleboro, Boston, Medfield, Brookline, Amherst, State Commission, Norwood, Brock- ton, and in two cases from private libraries. And in turn we have lent books to other libraries. Increase in circulation must mean increase in books. During the year 1030 books were purchased and 32 were received in gifts. Then comes the problem of where to put the books. New steel stacks have been added until all but one alcove has been used. Early in the year a stack will probably have to be installed there. These shut out the daylight. In the children's room we have been forced to use floor space for book cases. In the basement we have built a store room to take care of magazines of value for reference work and some books that can be kept there. It was our only means of expansion. It is the same cry; we must have a new wing in the near future. Mrs. Clean Burt and Miss Clara Robinson have been caring for the book deposits in the east and west parts. They have done their work well. East Mansfield's circulation jumped from 764 in 1926 to 1,117 in 1927. West Mansfield went from 1,606 to 2,197. School deposits have continued, the Paine School having the ANNUAL REPORT 53 rgest circulation. It is interesting to note that 154 Italian books were taken out his year against 101 last year. "Good Book Week" was observed Dec. 12-17. There was an acreased interest on the part of the children. They could hardly Tait until the exhibition was over and they were allowed to take he new books out. Thirty-eight reserves were made on seven- eenof these new books. Some children came every day to read few chapters of some coveted book. We are indebted to two Junior High School boys, Roy Gavil nd Harold Forbes, who through the curtesy of Mr. Robert D. Bur- ess of the Manuel Training Department, made two book troughs rhich are in use. The Public Library, cooperating with the New Century Club, cted as a receiving station and shipper of 131 books and 11 years f the National Geographic Magazine to the Merchant Marine ibrary. By the courtesy of town business men and Mr. Dyer of the Vestern Newspaper Union 1000 copies of the Declaration of adependence were placed with the librarian for distribution. Respectfully submitted, EVERETT W. ROBINSON, President JENNIE F. COPELAND, Secretary ANNIE H. HORTON FRED W. DAY KENNETH C. SHERMAN INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Mansfield, Mass., December 1, 1927 Er. William Plattner, Town Manager, Mansfield, Mass. ,ear Sir: I submit the following report as inspector of slaughtering dur- g'the first quarter of the year 1927. umber calves for veal inspected ------------------------------------------------ 3 ;umber animals for beef --------- --------------_- --------------------------- ------ 1 Number diseased, one cow infected with tuberculosis. Respectfully submitted, WALTER P. SHERIDAN. Inspector of Slaughtering. 54 ANNUAL REPORT 'Own Accountant To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: I herewith submit my report of the receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1927; also a statement of the Town's indebtedness on December 31, 1927. Harrison A. Morse, Town Accountant. RECEIPTS -GENERAL REVENUE Taxes Current Year ---------------_ .. $189,265.83 Previous Year -------------------- 64,897.45 Corporation and Income .. 49,068.01 $303,231.29 Licenses and Permits Liquor------------•-------------_---- 1.00 Junk------------------------------------ 79.00 Pedlers-----------------------_ ------ 92.00 Sunday -------------------------------- 170.00 Pool, Billiards and Bowling -------- 60.00 Milk --------- ---------------------------- 31.00 Marriage _------------------------- 68.00 A1110thers -------------------------_- 467.75 968.75 Court Fines ------------------_--- 415.00 Departmental Penalties _-. 19.00 434.00 Grants and Gifts From State Tuition of Children .......... 3,814.80 Soldiers' Exemption ........ 95.42 ANNUAL REPORT 55 From County Dog Licenses.. 1,099.34 -----------------• 5,009.56 Individuals J. B. Cerville---_--------------- 145.00 Pax Titles 52.94 Use of Town Car ............ 12.00 gtimated Revenue ............ 325.00 389.94 $310,178.94 COMMERCIAL REVENUE -DEPARTMENTAL gyral Government rl ollector ------------------------------ Town Clerk ------------------------ Town Hall -------------------------- ection of Persons and Property Sale of Tar ------------------------ Old Material -Fire -------_--- -Highway -..--- _--_-Highway __ Sealer Weights and Measures Health---------------------------------- Lfirmary ile of Produce .._..._----_ ile'of Milk ------------------------ :)ard ------------------------------------ ent of Cottage ................ iursements for Relief Ldividuals .......................... [ties and Towns ................ Mat.e................................... 254.00 41.00 553.00 848.00 2.25 14.35 23.00 145.24 197.60 382.44 542.94 2,292.46 156.00 70.00 3,061.40 10.00 , 1,411.01 333.12' $ 1,754.13 56 ' ANNUAL REPORT Mother's Aid Cities and Towns ................ 2,566.32 State---------------------- ------------- 636.57 3,202.89 State Aid 582.00 Military Aid 72.50 Soldiers' Relief 233.00 Schools—Sale of Old Material 10.76 Libraries Fines ---- --------- . ----------------------- 392.25 Unclassified Rent of Store ------------- ------- 130.00 Damages -------------- ------------- 217.50 - 347.50 $ 10,886.87 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Sinking Fund Income Reimbursements Elec. Lt. Sinking Fund 35.59 *Income Electric Light Sinking Fund 2,345.14 Income Water Sinking Fund 526.20 =r 2,906.93 Deduct $39.82 reported income which should be principal Principal Electric Light Sinking Fund 1,200.00 Perpetual Care Fund Income 714.30 Perpetual Care Fund Principal 100.00 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund Income 150.00 964.30 ANNUAL REPORT 57 anicipal Lighting 11an,, Light and Power ---------------- Jobbing................................ Interest on Deposits-------- ater Department Sale of Water _-----._ --_----- J'obbing -------------------------------- Je< of Stand Pipe Lot ........ anicipal Indebtedness Temporary Loans ............ Water Mains Loan ---_------ �mmercial Revenue Premium on Bonds --------_--- Interest on Deposits ........ Interest on Taxes _--------- Interest on Tax Title s Accrued Interest ---------------- ccess of Tax Titles Raymond Marlow _..--...__._ Alexander Treen _--..--.-_ --_ funds Water Department -_...- ..-. 112,172. t 7 5,403.96 49.11 118,225.84 21,442.42 641.24 22,083.66 145.00 160,000.00 23,000.00 183,000.00 345.00 422.47 2,314.64 6.72 20.44 2,764.27 23.60 152.67 176.27 $331,81.1.27 6.00 58 ' ANNUAL REPORT 4,000.00 Schools -------------- ----------------- 238.22 Electric Light Dept. ____ ---- 1,006.71 Fire Department ______________ 26.00 Library -------------------------------- 5.77 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 23.00 Assessor's Department _.__ 0.30 Town Hall ------- ---------- ------- 96.40 Highway Department __-_ 114.38 Town Clerk Stationary and Postage __.. and Accountant ---------------- x2.31 Charities ------------------------------ 57.65 Town Manager's Expense 2.00 Forest Fire5 ------------------------ 35.80 Municipal Light Operation -------------------------- 6.71 $ 1,661.3 Transfers • Town Home from Highways 1 720.92 200.00 $655,258.90 Cash Balance, January 1, 1927 10,504.55 Salary -•-------------------------------- $665,763.45 PAYMENTS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Moderator Salary---------------------------------- Appropriation ____________________ $ Expended --- ------------------------ Town Manager's Department Salary---------------------------------- Stationery and Printing .. 50.00 50.00 50.00 $ 4,000.00 61.76 ANNUAL REPORT 59 Telephone ____________________________ 56.50 Sundry Small Expenses 62.37 4,180.63 WDroairiations Salary •----------------------------- --- 4,000.00 Expense ------------------------------ 200.00 Refund --- ---------------•---• ----------------------------- 2.00 4,202.00 Expended ____________________________ 4,180.63 Transfer to Revenue ........ 21.37 selectmen's Department Stationary and Postage __.. 40.14 Printing and Advertising 57.16 Telephone ---------------------------- 16.20 Sundry Small Expenses .. 86.50 200.00 Appropriation ____________________ 200.00 Expended ---------------------------- 200.00 Cown Clerk and Accountant's Department Salary -•-------------------------------- 2,142.31 'Clerks and Assistants .... 421.50 Stationery and Postage ..._ 163.98 Printing and Advertising 44.63 Telephone ---------------------------- 41.12 Binding Records ______________ 30.00 Awnings ------------------------------ 22.50 License Plates and Badges 21.74 Record Books ____________________ 28.00 Sundry Small Expenses .. 34.60 2.950.38 60 ANNUAL REPORT Appropriations Salary ---------------------------------- 27100.00 Expense ------------------------------ 1,000.00 Refunds ---------------------- --------- 42.31 3,142.31 Expended ---------------------------- 2,950.38 Balance to Revenue -------- 191.93 Treasurer's Department Salary ---------------- ----------------- 27200.00 Clerk and Assistants ...... 1488.00 Stationery and Postage -_ 302.28 Printing and Advertising 73.29 Carfares------------------------------ 20.90 Telephone ---------------------------- 36.75 Typewriter -------------------------- 40.00 Cabinet -------------------------------- 52.50 Lamps--------------------- ------------ 16.60 Recording ---------------------------- 14.85 Auctioneer -------------------------- 10.00 Sundry Small Expenses __ 40.63 3,995.80 Appropriations Salary ---------------------------------- 2,200.00 Expense ------------------------------ 1,800.00 4,000.00 Expended ---------------------------- 3,995.80 Balance to Revenue ......--- 4.20 - Treasurer and Collector's Bond 343.20 Appropriation -------------------- 343.20 Expended ---------------------------- 343.20 Assessor's Department Salaries -------------------------------- $ 2,200.00 ANNUAL REPORT 61 Clerks and Assistants .._. Building Survey Work ---- Stationery and Postage _... Printing and Advertising _- Carfares, Auto, etc. _-------_- Telephone ---------------------------- ,Securing Records .............. .Sundry Small Expenses ropriations ,Salaries -------------------------------- Expenses ---------------------------- Refund-------------------------------- -N„_..,.-- ---------------------------- alance to Revenue-------- ying Notes -------------------- -- ppropriation -------------------- xpended ---------------------------- alance to Revenue -------_-- Department alaries and Services ...... xpenses---------------------------- 491.00 800.10 76.85 54.50 79.60 36.10 60.00 28.90 2,200.00 1,800.00 0.30 4,000.30 3,827.05 173.25 83.00 78.00 5.00 645.00 10.95 500.00 155.95 655.95 655.95 120.00 3,827.05 78.00 78.00 655.95 62 ANNUAL REPORT 523.98 Posting Warrants, etc. .___ 25.80 Janitors Supplies .............. Printing and Advertising 37.50 125.20 Meals for Officers -------------- Sundry Small Expenses .. 87.36 14.80 Sundry Small Expenses _. 0.70 Appropriation ____________________ 1,700.00 Expended -------- ---------------- ---- 359. Appropriation .................... 400.00 183.74 Expended -------------- -------------- 359.06 Printing Notices ________________ Balance to Revenue ....... 40.94 Appropriation ____________________ 200.00 Town Hall Expended ----- --------------------- 8.25 Janitors ------------------------------ 191.75 630.00 Fuel ------------------------------------ $ 22,745.59 1,175.26 PROPERTY Light------------------------------------ 515.95 Patrolmen .......................... Janitors Supplies -------------- 4,915.95 169.11 Small Repairs -------------------- 4uto Hire ---------------------------- 115.22 35.00 Water ---------------------------------- 26.62 Repairs to Equipment ------ Draping -------- ---- --- ---------------- 134.42 30.00 Inspection of Boilers -------- Janitor's Supplies .............. 10.00 1.70 Rubbish Burner .................. 1.20 16.20 Sundry Small Expense -_-- Insurance ---------- ----------------- 4.77 31.00 �ood------------------------------------ 16.26 2,693. Appropriation .................... 2,500.00 Sundry Small Expenses _. Refund---------------------------------- 96.40 5,602.45 Transfer from Revenue _. 100.00 2,696.40 Expended ---------------------------- 2,693.13 Balance to Revenue .......... 3.27 Repairs to Town Hall Sundry Repairs ................ 1887.F Appropriation .................... 2,000.00 Expended ---------------------------- 1,887.88 Balance to Revenue ---------- 112.12 ANNUAL REPORT 63 sial Building a.n.itors ----------------------------- 408.00 Fuel - ----•-------------------------------- 523.98 Light ----------------------------------- 341.26 Janitors Supplies .............. 37.50 Repairs --------- ---------------- 190.72 Sundry Small Expenses .. 14.80 1,516.26 Appropriation ____________________ 1,700.00 Expended -------- ---------------- ---- 1,516.26 Balance to Revenue -._. ...... 183.74 -d of Survey Printing Notices ________________ 8.25 Appropriation ____________________ 200.00 Expended ----- --------------------- 8.25 Balance to Revenue ---------- 191.75 $ 22,745.59 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY e.`Department Patrolmen .......................... 4,915.95 9ther Employees ------------ 67.60 4uto Hire ---------------------------- 35.00 Equipment for Men ---------- 6.00 Repairs to Equipment ------ 134.42 Zepairs-------------------------------- 20.15 Janitor's Supplies .............. 1.70 °rinting, Stationery and Postage 1.20 Celephone -------------------------- 186.04 Insurance ---------- ----------------- 31.00 �ood------------------------------------ 16.26 kuto List ............................ 125.00 Sundry Small Expenses _. 62.13 5,602.45 64 ANNUAL REPORT 1,119.94 Appropriation .................... 5,000.00 Rent ----------------- -------------------- Transfer from Reserve .__. 602.45 49.89 Fuel ------------------•---------------- - - -- 5,602.45 Light ------------------------------------ Expended ............................ 5,602.45 9.00 Court Fees 552.02 179.E Appropriation -------------------- 350.00 64.05 Expended ............................ 179.29 Stationery and Postage -_ Balance to Revenue .......... 170.71 67.63 Fire Department 188.70 Sundry Small Expenses ..-_ Firemen ------------------------------ Appropriation .................... 14,500.00 11,086.00 Other Employees .............. 7.00 Apparatus -------------------------- 69.92 Hose ------------------------------------ 552.35 Equipment for Men ._........ 12.86 Other Equipment .............. 16.79 Repairs -------------------------------- 1,119.94 Gasoline and Oil ---------------- 209.05 Rent ----------------- -------------------- 100.00 Small Supplies ------------------ 49.89 Fuel ------------------•---------------- - - -- 256.98 Light ------------------------------------ 61.70 Water ------------- ---------------- 9.00 Repairs to Building ---------- 552.02 Furniture and Furnishings 11.05 Laundry ------------------------------ 64.05 Janitor's Supplies -------------- 13.07 Stationery and Postage -_ 3.00 Telephone ---------------------------- 67.63 Insurance ------=-------------------- 188.70 Sundry Small Expenses ..-_ 36.20 Appropriation .................... 14,500.00 Refund ---------- ---------- ---------- 26.00 14,526.00 ANNUAL REPORT 65 ended ---------------------------- 14,487.20 once to Revenue---------- Xm System firs-------------------------------- ght and Express-------- .ent -------------------------------- ,S L ................................. rnnriation -------------------- ended---------------------------- nee to Revenue ------------ )n of Buildings and Wires dings and Wires ._--..---- dings--------------------- 's ------ ended- --------------------------- f Weights and Measures er--------------------------------- )r ---------------------------------- ionery and Postage ---- s and Dies -------------------- 14,487.2 Weights, Keys etc - ------------ Anbro-oriation -------------------- =�u�u--------------------------- ,nce''to Revenue ---_------ 38.80 474.06 2.05 64.38 98.95 639.44 800.00 639.44 160.56 200.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 235.00 123.74 4.15 7.36 19.46 2.64 $ 392.35 400.00 392.35 7.65 66 ANNUAL REPORT 500.00 Moth Depart-rient oended---------------------------- 500.00 Labor and Teams -...------- `or Fountains 1,824-08 Stationery, Printing and Postage 4,50 Insecticides ------------------------ 196.56 Hardware and Tools ---------- 44.2.5 Water---------------- ----------------- 6.00 Painting ------------------------------ 25.06Gasolin3 ------------------------------ 30.00 Repairs - ----------------------------- 15.43 Sundry Small Expenses .- 3,496.13 10.34 2,156.; Appropriation .................... 2,000.00 pended--------------------------- Transfer from Reserve .... 156.22 lance to Revenue ------------ 3.87 2,156.22 Expended ---------------------------- 21156.22 and Sanitation Tree Warden unty T. B. Hospital, ---- Labor and Teams :............. 6,124.26 1,073.91 Hardware and Tools -------- 1.75 6,124.36 1,075.6 Appropriation -------------------- 1,000.00 Transfer from Reserve ---- 75.66 1,075.66 Expended ---------------------------- 1,075.66 Forest Fire Department Warden ------------------------------ 50.00 Fighting Fires -------------------- '116.40 Apparatus -------------------------- 45.36 Sundry Small Expenses --.- 28.62 240.3, Appropriation -------------------- 500.00 ANNUAL REPORT 67 ----------- 240.38. ),nee to Revenue ---------- 259.62 ,or Hydrants -isfield Water Department 1 500.00 )ropriation-------------------- 500.00 oended---------------------------- 500.00 `or Fountains 50.00 ?ropriation-------------------- 50.00 fended ---------------------------- 50.00 -evention Committee propriation-------------------- 200.00 oended nothing ------------ — rward to 1928 ---------------- 200.00 3,496.13 ice propriation -------------------- 3,500.00 pended--------------------------- 3,496.13 s lance to Revenue ------------ 3.87 29,019.12 and Sanitation unty T. B. Hospital, ---- 6,124.26 ipropriation-------------------- 6,124.36 :oended---------------------------- 6,124.36 29.94 982.27 1,012.21 68 ANNUAL REPORT Appropriation -------------------- 1,200.00 1,200.00 Expended ............................ 1,012.21 mee to Revenue ........ Balance to Revenue -------- 187.79 Collection of Ashes and Refuse 114.00 724. Appropriation .................... 800.00 264." Expended ---------------------------- - 724.38 ended ---------------------------- Balance to Revenue ........ 75.62 Health Agent.................................. 180.00 Stationery and Postage .... 2.09 Printing and Advertising.. 20.85 Sundry Small Expenses -- 5.74 Board and Treatment -------- 370.50 Medicine ------------------------------ 49.95 Provisions -------------------------- 15.09 Tuberculosis ---------------------- 138.15 Recording Births ---------------- 8.75 Recording Deaths ............ 13.50 Fumigation -------------------------- 30.50 Plumbing Inspector ------------ 75.00 Sundry Small Expenses ---- 23.75 Inspection of Animals ------ 139.50 Inspection of Meats -------- 10.50 1,083. Appropriation -------------------- 1,200.00 Expended ---------------------------- 1)083.87 Balance to Revenue ............ 116.13 Selectmen for Nursing Purposes Physician ............................ 97.00 Visiting Nurse .................... 1,014.00 Sundry Small Cases .......... 40.50 ANNUAL REPORT ropriation -------------------- 1,200.00 ended ---------------------------- 1,151.50 mee to Revenue ........ 48.50 cer ,ng and Burying .......... 114.00 er.................................. 150.00 264." ropria'L-lion -------------------- 300.00 ended ---------------------------- 264.00 ance to Revenue ------------ 36.00 ay Brook )or ------------------------------------ 83.94 propriation - -------------------- 100.00 vended ---------------------------- 83.84 en a -nee to Revenue ........ 16.16 )propriation -------------------- 500.00 ,pended nothing ------------ ►rward to 1928 ---------------- 500.00 $ 10,444.16 HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES .926 1,489.00, ppropriation .................... 1,489.60 cpended ---------------------------- 1,4819.60 ,ays tbor and Teams -------------- 18,658.71 f 70 ANNUAL REPORT 2,688.66. ie_ and Oil - ------------- Broken Stone and Gravel __ il'and Asphalt -------- 1,501.61 Equipment and Repairs _. 3,564.15 ,riation--- ____------------- Sundry Small Expenses __ ---------------------------- 125.61 Tarvia etc- -------------------------- 7,213.68 Insurance __ -------- ______------------ 182.00 31,2 Appropriation -------------------- 30,000.00 Refunds ------------------------------ 114.38 Transfer from Reserve -__- 1,131.38 31,245.76 Expended ---------------------------- 31,245.76 West Street Labor and Teams ______________ 40 Balance forward 1926 ...... 408.04 Expended ---------------------------- 408.00 Balance to Revenue ---------- .04 Chauncy Street Drain Culvert -------------------- ----------- 1,50. Appropriation .................... 1,500.00 Expended ----- ----------------------- 17500.00 Spring Street Labor and Teams -------------- 1,850.00 Gasoline .- '-------------------------- 57.60 Pipe -------------------------------------- 61.39 Tarvia-------------- -------------------- 1,049.30 Sand -------- ------------ -------------- 12.06 3,03( Appropriation ____________________ 3,000.00 Transfer from Reserve -_ 30.29 3,030.29 Expended ____________________________ 3,030.29 ANNUAL REPORT 71 t ),nd Teams -------------- 1,566.40 ad i Gravel ________________ 30.80 ---- 1,401.40 2,998.60 riation ____________________ 3,000.00 ed --------------------------- 22998.60 y to Revenue -------- 1.40 ind Teams -------------- ued 2,688.66. ie_ and Oil - ------------- 108.03 il'and Asphalt -------- 1,186.66 16.65 4,000.00 ,riation--- ____------------- 4,000.00 ---------------------------- 400.00 and Curbing and Teams ------------- uction------- - ---------------- y Small Expense .. ,pria,tion -------------------- fer from Reserve .._. u�--------------------------- ;eto Revenue ------- lee Removal r and Teams ------------ - 993.91 9,092.22 9.79 10,000.00 100.00 10,100.00 10,095.92 4.08 2,198.51 10,095.92 .72 ANNUAL REPORT Equipment and Repairs _. 250.08 Sundry Small Expenses .. 27.40 to` ------------------------- 2,4'. Appropriation .................... 2,000.00 Transfer from Reserve .... 475.99 14,904.93 2,475.99 13,000.00 Expended ............................ 2,475.99 ------------------------------ Snow and Ice Removal Equipment Equipment and Repairs .. 2,576.10 Sundry Small Expenses _. 13.20 14,904.93 2,58 Balance from 1926 ............ 2,596.75 1,847.28 Expended ---------------------------- 2,589.30 -,endent Balance to Revenue .......... 7.45 1,200.00 Street Lighting Municipal Lighting Plant 9,001 Appropriation .................... 9;000.00 1,226.28 Expended ---------------------------- 9,000.00 150.22 $ 68,83-c CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Charities and Soldiers' Benefits d Light ------------------ Clothing ------------------------------ 40.57 Groceries and Provisions .. 504.43 Coal and Wood ------------------ 383.43 Board and Care ................ 297.14 Medicine and Medical Attendance 314.50 State Institutions -------------- 256.00 Cash Aid ------- ---------------------- 1,829,00 Ambulance ------------- ------------ 35:00 ANNUAL REPORT 73 ---------------------- 195.00 .............................. 234.00 [es and Towns ---- 1,522.25 ............................ 1,850.78 M --=-----•----------------- 6,103.98 :r Cities nd Towns 587.30 to` ------------------------- 751.55 14,904.93 dation-------------------- 13,000.00 ------------------------------ 57.65 13,057.65 sd ': ---.-.--I ................. 14,904.93 ft --------------------------- 1,847.28 -,endent 1,200.00 ;mployees -------------- 1,223.13 �s and Provisions _. 1,226.28 )ds and Clothing .. 150.22 ;s ---------------------------- 494.04 d Light ------------------ 426.03 d Grain ---------------- 2,141.37 ne=--------------------------- 34.22 and Supplies .... 190:75 )ck-------------------------- 201.00 Tithing -------------------- 211.75 --------------------------------- 56.00 )upplies ------------------ 124.16 ----------------------------- 76.29 --------------------------------- 250.55 Expenses, Seeds, be---------------------------- 201.66 rice -------------------------- 65.00 8,272.45 dation -------------------- 8,000.00 74 ANNUALREPORT 75 Ing, Express, etc...__ Transfer from Reserve ____ 12.59 18,615.00 entary Teachers -------- 50,736.26 8,012.59 4,506.00 >l Nurse and Supplies Expended --------- ------- ------------ 8,272.45 1,083.11 School Supplies -------- Overdraft ____________________________ 259.86 447.34 entary School Supplies State Aid e and Evening Schools 585.71 sporting High School Pupils Cash Aid ----------------------- _- sporting Elementary School Pupils 3,668.77 552, No Appropriation ors Elementary Schools 4,568.46 .or' Evening School ___. Transfer from State ________ 552.00 1,419.62 and Light, Elementary Schools Expended ---------------------------- 552.00 714.87 ,irs, Elementary Schools Soldiers' Relief -or's Supplies, High School 192.69 -,or's Supplies, Elementary Schools Cash Aid ------_------------_------ lry Supplies, High School 608.00 lry Supplies, Elementary Schools Rent -------------------------------------- �r Bills ------------------------- - 105.00 dture and Furnishings, High School Fuel----------- ------------ ---------- inure and Furnishings, Elementary 61.88 132.50 , 774. Appropriation ________ ___________ 1,000.00 Refund -------------------------------- 18.00 1,018.00 Expended ________________-_______.__ 774.88 ]Balance to Revenue .......... 243.12 $ 24,504. SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES Schools Superintendent __________________ 3,420.00 Clerks ----------- 7 ---------------------- 557.50 Truant Officer ____________________ 116.00 Printing, Stationery and Postage 128.88 Telephone ____________________________ 296.62 School Census .................... 50.00 School Physician ________________ 600.00 ANNUAL REPORT 75 Ing, Express, etc...__ 126.55 School Teachers ------ 18,615.00 entary Teachers -------- 50,736.26 al and Evening Teachers 4,506.00 >l Nurse and Supplies 1,559.89 School Text Books _. 1,083.11 School Supplies -------- 12486.47 entary School Text Books 447.34 entary School Supplies 2,553.53 e and Evening Schools 585.71 sporting High School Pupils 568.72 sporting Elementary School Pupils 3,668.77 or High School ---------- 1,400.00 ors Elementary Schools 4,568.46 .or' Evening School ___. 50.00 and Light, High School 1,419.62 and Light, Elementary Schools 42057.52 ,irs, High School -------- 714.87 ,irs, Elementary Schools 1,754.36 -or's Supplies, High School 192.69 -,or's Supplies, Elementary Schools 248.56 lry Supplies, High School 87.58 lry Supplies, Elementary Schools 154.87 �r Bills ------------------------- - 141.98 dture and Furnishings, High School 104.00 inure and Furnishings, Elementary 136.24 132.50 , lomas, etc. -------------------- 46.05 iting 6.25 Ietic Supplies ---------------- 572.53 Ldry Small Expenses ._ 38.13 �ervisors Expense -------- 486.50 ty Cash ----------------- 25.00 $107,444.06 ?ropriation ____________________ 107,415.00 e' of Junk -------------------_ 4.00 'unds 238.22 107,657.22 ,)ended ---------------------------- 107,444.06 ance to Revenue ---------- 213.16 76 ANNUAL REPORT 400.00 Library nrl for Store ---------------- Librarian ---------------------------- .ed Fee ---------------------- 1,400.00 Assistants .......................... 38.00 1,315.40 Janitors .............................. led---------------------------- 45.00 Books .......... . ........................ 38.00 1,336.02 Periodicals .......................... Expenses ---------------- 94.85 Binding Books -------------------- 250.00 172.30 Fuel, ...................................... 104.05 Light------------------------------------ 282.87 5.00 Repairs ................................ 162.90 Furniture and Furnishings 77.69 Sundry Small Expense .... 16.80 Stationery and Printing - 99.62 Telephone ............................ 25.42 Typewriter .......................... 77.25 Librarian's Expense .......... 64.23 4,996.1 Appropriation -------------------- 3,500.00 County Dog Funds ............ 1)099.34 Fines ------------------------------------ 392.25 Refunds------------------------------ 5.77 4,997.36 Expended ---------- ----------------- 4,996.53 Balance to Revenue ---------- .83 $112,440.5 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Commons Labor---------------------------------- 113.31 Equipment -------------------------- 72.04 Repairs ------------------------- ------ 10.50 195.8t' Appropriation ................... 400.00 ANNUAL REPORT 77 ------------------ 195.85 e to Revenue -------- 204-15 Revenue 400.00 from Reserve Fund nrl for Store ---------------- 3.00 .ed Fee ---------------------- 35.00 Persons and Property 38.00 propriation led---------------------------- 38.00 �d to Estimated Revenue 38.00 of Soldiers' Graves 32.75 Expenses ---------------- 282.87 )riation -------------------- 250.00 er from Reserve ---- 32.87 282.87 led ---------------------------- 282.87 own. Reports ig and Distributing 526.60 iation -------------------- 400.00 from Reserve Fund 126.60 526.60 d=----------------- ----- 526.60 Persons and Property s paid and Physician ropriation d-------------------------- - 32-75 Et----------------------------- 32.75 32.75 $ 1,076.07 78 ANNUAL REPORT 131.00 ANNUAL REP E'TERPRISES AND CEMETERIES lopriation --- AppExpended---------------------------- --------------- ---- ----Municipal MunicipalLighting Plant Sundry Small Expenses _- artment 118,979.76 Water Dep Audit --------------_ ----------------- 242.90 Clerks ------------------------- Clerks •-------------------------- 190.00 Stationery and Postage Pay Roll ------------ --------------- 22,073.57 Printing Stationery and Postage _.._ 253.22 -----' Telephone '---------------------------- Printing and Advertising _. printing 182.95 '------------- -- Labor ---------------------------------- --- Telephone "--------------------•------ 122.44 pipe and; Fittings ------ -------- pipe Repairs to Plant and Real Estate 231.74 Meters and Fittings -------- Fuel -------------------------------------- 299.36 Equipment and Repairs Oil and Waste ----------- ---- 44.00 Freight Tools ------------------------------------ 65.43 Insurance ------------------- Current ----------------------- -------- 67,038.57 Rent -------------------------------------- Water ----------------------- 10.00 Engineers - ---- Meters and Transformers 3,947.65 Oil, W aste and Packing -- Transportation ------------------ 2,490.58 Coal ----- - - ------- Insurance _________________".-__--._-- 1,069.75 ui went etc. Repairs, Service, Eq p Material and Supplies ------ 13,651.99 gepairs Station Equipment Bonds 3,000.00 ;, Pipe Locator ---------------------- Interest -------------------------------- 2,685.06 Taxes Foxboro ------ M'Aer Panel ------------------------ 495.00 Storage -------------------------------- 131.00 Equipment for Men ---------- 149.65 Painting and Repairs -------- 288.87 Sundry Small Expenses _- 316.03 118,979.76 No Appropriation 18,428.21 Balance from 1926 ------------ 3,215.31 Refunds and Interest -_ __ 1,055.82 Cash Receipts ----------- ------- 118,176.73 and Fittings -------------- 122,447.86 Expended ---------- ----------------- 1182979.76 Balance forward 1928 ------ 3,468.10 Water Department Germaine and Staples, Balance of Contract 1926 ____________________ 1,120.00 ►propriation 1 408.68 ,rd frons 1926 ------------ 13.00 ds ------------------------------ Receipts -------------------- 22,083.66 ferfrom Water Mains 592.46 24,097.80 80 ded---------------------------- 18,428.21 ce Forward 1928 _-__ . 5,669.59 ains r------------------------------------ and Fittings -------------- and Packing-------------- ing and Freight __------ 1;617.50 143.46. 76.00 66.45 3,494.21 3,191.32 397.40 693.86 390.52 51.41 70.06 3,780.00 193,01 3,535.16 226.81 372.82 85.00 13.22 30.00 12843.92 11,153.32 801.1E 641.47 18,428.21 80 ANNUAL REPORT SL Contract ------------------------------ 17,520.00 6,500.00 Oil and Gasoline -------------- -- 190,000.00 65.20 Sundry Small Expenses .--- 160,000.00 53.28 ding ........................ 30,000.00 21,058.35" Appropriation -------------------- 23,000.00 Expended ---------------------------- 21,058.35 1,000.00 Transfer to Water Dept. _. 592.46 8,000.00 21,650.81 15,000.00 Balance Forward to 1928 .. 1,349.19 2,500.00 Care of Town Burial Grounds 26,500.00 Labor ------------------------------------ 26,500.00 302.84 Sundries ------------------------------ 77.34 Water ---------------------------------- 3.00 • 383.18 Appropriation -------------------- 400.00 Expended ---------------------------- 383.18 Balance to Revenue ---------- 16.82 159,969.50 INTEREST AND MATURING r' DEBT Interest on Temporary Loans Interest on Notes .............. 8,324.42 Appropriation -------------------- 4,500.00 Expended ---------------------------- 3,324.42 Balance to Revenue ---------- 11175.58 Interest on Bonds -------------- 9,327.50 Appropriation -------------------- 8,867.50 Expended ---------------------------- 9,327.50 Overdraft ............................ 460.00 ANNUAL REPORT SL moans Paid ------------ 17,520.00 160,000.00 .d ---------------------•----- 190,000.00 6.71 ................................. 160,000.00 ding ........................ 30,000.00 n 1927 T. B. Hospital ...... 1,000.00 ................................ 8,000.00 15,000.00 -------------------------------- „a lway-------------------- 2,500.00 26,500.00 dated -------------------- 26,500.00 'd - ------ 26,500.00 199,151.92 Y AND TRUST, REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Tax ------------------------ 10,702.22 ax' ---------------------------- 17,520.00 y Tax -------------------- 734.62 ax-------------------------- 6.71 Tunicinal Accounts 471.87 29,435.42 28.69 29,464.11 i Bonds -------------------- 22.97 ;htSinking Funds .al and Income and costs 3,580.73 artment Sinking Funds - 526.20 fare' Income and Principal 814.30 '82 ANNUAL REPORT 91,000.00 Williams Lecture Fund --------_- 150.00 July 1, 1931 5,094.20 Cash Balance December 31, 1927 37020.47 00 due annually July 1 $665,763.45 BOND RECORD Municipal Light Loan—No. 1, 40/c bonds due October 1, 1933 40,000.00 Sinking Fund to meet same 3,000.00 Interest due on April 1 and October 1 800.00 Annually 1,600.00 Municipal Light . Loan—No. 2, 4% bonds due April 1, 1934 3,000.00 Sinking Fund to meet same Interest Due April 1 120.00 Municipal Light Loan—No. 3, 4% bonds due January 1, 1935 7,000.01 Sinking Fund to meet same Interest due June 1 and December 1 140.00 Annually 280.00 Municipal Light Loan—Serial-40/c bonds due April 1, 1936 Outstanding December 31, 1927 9,000.00 Interest due April 1 and October 1 1,000 due annually April 1 Municipal Light'-Loan—Serial-4% bonds due September 1, 1934 Outstanding December 31, 1927 6,500.00 Interest due March 1 and September 1 Municipal Light Bonds (total) Outstanding , 65,500.00 Water Supply District Loan—Serial-40/o bonds due July 1, 1939 Outstanding December 1, 1927 36,000.06 ANNUAL REPORT 83 ,000.00 due annually July 1 nterest due January 1 and July 1 r Supply District Loan—Serial-4% bonds due August 1, 1945 )utstanding December 31, 1927 18,000.00 .1000.00 due annually August nterest due February 1 and August 1 r Supply District Loan—Serial-4% bonds due March 1, 1931 )utstanding December 31, 1927 4,000.00 .,000.00 due annually March 1 nterest due March 1 and September 1 r'' Supply District Loan, 4% bonds due July 1, 1933 10,000.00` linking Fund to meet same nterest due January 1 and July 1 200.00 Lnnually 400.00 r Mains Loan -4% bonds due May 15, 1932 )utstanding December 31, 1927 23,000.00 1000.00 due am-ivally May 15 nterest due Mary 15 and November 15 Bonds (total) Outstanding 91,000.00 chool—Serial-4%o bonds due July 1, 1931 tstanding December 31, 1927 8,000.00 00 due annually July 1 erect due January 1 and July 1 Loan (Berry School)—Serial-4% bonds due July 1, 1930 tstanding December 31, 1927 3,000.00 erest due January 1 and July 1 ng School Loan—Serial-51/4% bonds due August 1, 1941 tstanding December 31, 1927 131000.00 X0.00 due annually August 1 erest due February 1 and August 1 .pool Loan—Serial-41/4% bonds due January 15, 1944 tstanding December 31, 1927 62,000.00 )0',00 due annually January 15 84 ANNUAL REPORT Interest due January 15 and July 15 School Bonds (total) Outstanding 86,000.00 Street Railroad Loan—Serial-41/2% bonds due November 15, 1939 Outstanding December 31, 1927 18,000.011 1,500 due annually November 15 Interest due May 15 and November 15 County T. B. Hospital Loan—Serial-50/,? bonds due April 1, 1938 Outstanding December 31, 1927 107500.00 1,000.00 due annually April 1 Interest due April 1 and October 1 Street Railroad Loan (Notes) 41/2% Notes due August 1, 1929 Outstanding December 31, 1927 1,000.00 due annually August 1 2,000 Unclassified Loans (total) Outstanding 30,500. Total Notes and Bonds December 31, 1927 273,000. TRIAL BALANCE REVENUE $ 63,475.21 Taxes 1927 Charities, Accounts Receivable 3,402.89 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 464.00 City of Boston 456.00 State Aid due from State Municipal Light Plant Accounts Receivable 16,219.53 1,530.42 2,507.89 416.85 Light and Power Tax Titles Revenue Jobbing 1.25 Water Department, Accounts Receivable Sales of Water Rudolph Phillips Jobbing Revenue Loans $ 30,000.0 Surplus War Bonus Fund 3,354.9 Premium on Bonds 322.0 Sale of Green Street Lot 1,000.0 Sale of Stand Pipe Lot 145.0 Departmental Revenue Charities 3,866.8 Municipal Light Plant Revenue 17,749.95 Water Department Revenue 2,924.74 Overlay 1927 4,641.96 Overlay Reserve 3,353.13 Excess and Deficiency 15,471.72 .20 Tax Judgements 76.62 1 Interest on Bonds Cash Balance 1 NON -REVENUE Electric Light Sinking Funds Water District Loan Sinking Funds Net Funded or Fixed Debt <, Municipal Light Loan No. 1 Municipal Light Loan No. 2 Municipal Light Loan No. 3 Municipal Light Loan, Serial Municipal Light Loan, Serial High School Building Loan Mansfield School Loan Street Railroad Loan $ 94,328.60 40,000.00 3,000.00 7,000.00 9,000.00 6,500. 8,000.00 3,000.00 18,000.00 Tax Titles Revenue 1.25 Tax Titles Rudolph Phillips 0.51 Elizabeth Eddy 19.40 George Andrian 0.42 Julian Rathbone 38.11 James Wilson 152.67 Raymond Harlow 23.60 i.00 School Department Cash Advance Fire Prevention Committee 200.00 Sewer Committee 500.00 Charities i.28 Charities 1.86 Infirmary r75 ; Damage to Persons and Property Enterprises Municipal Light Operation 37468.10 Water Department Operation 5,669.59 Water Mains 1,349.19 Interest and Maturing Debt 1 Interest on Bonds Cash Balance 1 NON -REVENUE Electric Light Sinking Funds Water District Loan Sinking Funds Net Funded or Fixed Debt <, Municipal Light Loan No. 1 Municipal Light Loan No. 2 Municipal Light Loan No. 3 Municipal Light Loan, Serial Municipal Light Loan, Serial High School Building Loan Mansfield School Loan Street Railroad Loan $ 94,328.60 40,000.00 3,000.00 7,000.00 9,000.00 6,500. 8,000.00 3,000.00 18,000.00 86 ANNUAL REPORT County T. B. Hospital 10,500.00 Spaulding School Loan 13,000.00 Water Supply District Loan, Serial 4,000.00 Water Supply District Loan 102000.00 Water Supply District Loan, Serial 36,000.00 Water Supply District Loan, Serial 18,000.00 Street Railroad Loan, Notes 2,000.00 New School Loan 62,000.00 Water Mains Loan 23,000.00 $273,000.00 $273,000.00 TRUST FUND 14,137.03 Cash and Securities Williams School Fund (Principal) 11000.00 Williams School Fund (Income) 838.61 Jacob Williams Lecture Fund (Principal) 2,000.00., Jacob Williams Lecture Fund (Income) 1,298.71 Perpetual Care Funds (Principal) 77545.06- ,545.00Perpetual PerpetualCare Funds (Income) 11454.71 $ 14,137.03 $ 14,137.03 SINKING FUNDS To the Sinking Fund Commissioners: I herewith submit my report on the Sinking Funds of the Town during the year 1927. WATER SINKING FUND Cash and Securities on hand Dec. 31, 1926 $13,717.24 Income 1927 526.18 $14,243.42 Mortgages on hand Dec. 31, 1927 9,700.00 Certificates of Bonds owned 3,000.00 Cash on hand Dec. 31, 1927 1,543.42 $14,243.42 r ANNUAL REPORT 87 ELECTRIC LIGHT SINKING FUND ' 1d Mortgages on hand Dec. 31, 1926 $39,955.03 1927—Interest 21345.15 ct: account Journal reported income and should have n principal 1 $19.91 Anse—Taxes paid on mort- 19.91 39.82 2,305.32 $42.260.35 as on hand Dec. 31, 1927 34,850.00 hand Dec. 31, 1927 7,410.35 $42.260.35 Yours respectfully, HAROLD H. EVERETT, Treasurer. DOG OFFICER January 1, 1928, Mansfield, Mass. iam Plattner, old, Mass. y submit my report as dog officer of the town of Mans - year ending December 31, 1927. ember of dogs licensed Jan. 1, 1928--------------------------------496 .mber of kennels------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Lmber of dogs killed since Jan. 1, 127:----------------------- 60 Lmber of dogs killed for owners -- -------- ---------------------- 7 Respectfully Submitted JOHN W. CONROD , Dog Officer. Mr. William Plattner, Town Manager, Mansfield, Mass. Dear Sir:- I herewith submit to you my annual report as Treasurer for the year ending December 31, 1927. j. Cash Balance Jan. 1, 1927 -------- 2,292.46 $ 10,504.55 Cash Receipts during 1927: lottage Rent -------------------- 70.00 Municipal Light: 720.92 j ioard---------------------------------- Light and Power ------------ 112,772.77 116,55 Jobbing -------------------------------- 5,403.96 118,176.73 , Interest on Guarantee .... 49.11 Deposit Fund on Electric Meters Water Receipts Bills -------------------------------------- 21,442.42 Jobbing -------------------------------- 641.24 22,083.66 Tax Collector: Property 1926.--_------_--.-_--- 64,887.45 Poll 1927 .................... 3,9 68.00 Property 1927 ____________________ 185,297.83 Total Taxes Collected ______________ 254,153.28 Collector's Charges: - Interest on Taxes ---------------- 2,329.51 Summons, Demands, Advertising, Deeds and Recording Fees 230.92 Total Interest and Charges ---- Tax Titles Redeemed or Sold by Collector ------------------------------ Other Treasury Receipts: Interest on Checking Account .-____--__-. Rent of Town Hall .-__.------- Rent North Main Street Store from Dec. 1, .1926 - Dec. 31, 1927 -------------------_- 2,560.43 52.94 422.47 553.00 130.00 ANNUAL REPORT 89 pts from Infirmary: j. Zilk-------------------------------------- 2,292.46 'ork-------------------------------------- 398.34 lottage Rent -------------------- 70.00 lighway Work ---------------- 720.92 j ioard---------------------------------- 156.00 ale of Apples ------------------ 116,55 ;ggs------------------------------------ 6.80 'owl ------------------------------_-_ 21.25 I otal Infirmary Receipts of Weights & Measures L District Court -Fines )nwealth of Massachusetts iscellaneous Taxes ........ iscellaneous Items ........ Receipts from State ...... ed from other Cities and aneous Refunds and Can - Checks ---------------------- rary Loans -------------------- and- ----- ------------------------------ 'J'lerk Receipts ---------------- Library Fines ---------------- 1 Revenue ------------- -........ ts from Burial Fund to xpetual'Care__________________ aal. Care -New Fund __ aal__ Care -Interest on ts- - ------=-=----------------------------- Tacob Williams Fund to cturer ------------------------------ Land owned by Town Commonwealth of :husetts on Certification as-------------------------------------- Extension Notes ___-_-_--_ t accrued on Notes at Sale-------------------------------- m on Water Extension surance Loss ------ 3,782.32 145.24 415.00 47,762.83 8,830.12 56,592.95 2,390.51 2,275.86 160,000.00 1,173.74 935.35 392.25 64.60 273.00 100.00 441.30 150.00 145.00 23.00 23,000.00 20.44 345.00 137.9 90 ANNUAL REPORT income on Electric Light Sink - ingFund __. ----------------- ------------ - 2,345.14 Income on Water Sinking Fund 526.20 Charges Collected on Water Lien---------------------------------------------- 3.28 Reimbursement of Net Fund & Fixed Debt on account of ex- pense of foreclosure of Mort- gage of Electric Light Sinking Fund--------------------------- 35.59 Electric Light Sinking Fund Mortgage Repaid ---------------------- 1,200.00 Tax Title Costs o -i -I Second Sale Excess Bid at Auction of Costs over Titles on land of James Wilson, sold by Collector -------- 152.67 Disbursements made in 1927 in accordance with Vouchers received and Warrants ap- proved by Selectmen ( See .re- port of Town Accountant for Details) ------------ ------------------------- $662,742.9 Cash Bala -nee Dec. 31, 1927 .... 3,020.4 $665,763.45 $665,763.4 Yours respectfully, HAROLD H. EVERETT, Town Treasure INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING December 31, 1914' Mr. William Plattner Town Manager Mansfield, Mass. Dear Sir: I have inspected the slaughtering of 45 animals during the la nine months which were free from disease. Respectfully submitted, RALPH B. WILLIS Inspector of Slaughteriii A'N'NUAL REPORT 91 Town Collector tiara Plattner, 1, Mass. rewith submit to you my annual report as Tax Collector -ear ending December 31, 1927. DEBITS --d Taxes on Dec. 31, :s 1926 ------------------------ 24.00 Taxes 1926 ------ 65,171.41 ,qtandinv Taxes Dec. -------------------------------------- $ 65,195.41 ents in 1927: -------- --- 4,042.00 ------------ $249,248.75 $2532290.75 $3182486.16 CREDITS During --------------- $ 41V-------_------------------- 21 -----------------------_-- .ments Granted in -----------------_------ During 1927 ---------------------------- 26 ---------------------------- , I ----- ---------- ---------- nds: axes --------------$ 5.00 24.00 46.00 275.20 487.13 $ 3,968.00 64,887.45 185,297.83 $254,153.28 $ 832.33 92 ANNUAL REPORT 1927 Taxes ............ 23.69 28.69 Total Collections 1927 less re- 119.50 1, S. Scott ---------_ _.___------ funds -------------------------------------------- $254,124.59 113.80 Tax Titles During 1927 114.90 Paulding -------------------------- Taxes 1926 ................................ 13.76 246.89 Taxes 1927 ................................ 54.27 Tax Titles Taken by Collector During 1927 ---------------------- ------- $ 68.03 Outstanding Taxes Dec. 31, 1927: Poll 1927 ---------- ---_--------------- 28.00 Property 1927 ________ __________________ 63,433.21 Total Outstanding Taxes Dec.` 31, 1927 -------------------------------------- $ 63,461.21 $318,486.16 Yours respectfully, HAROLD H. EVERETT, Collector of Taxes. BURIAL LOT FUNDS _ Town of Mansfield in account with same for 1927. Jan. 1 Interest Care of Bal. Dec. in fund received lot 31, 1927. Elijah Allen ........... ................. .$117.29 $ 5.72 $ 4.00 $119.01 Hannah E. Allen ........................ 427.59 21.32 6.00 442.91 William T. Arndt ..................... 106.13 5.15 4.00 107.28 G. F. & G. M. Austin ............... 125.31 6.12 4.00 127.43` Martha B. Austin -----_----- .-_-.-.- 167.26 8.24 4.00 171.50 F. A. Balcom-------------------------------- 112.59 5.47 4.00 114.06 James Beeden ___________________________ 120.42 5.87 4.00 122.29' C. T. Borden _____________________ __________ 164.33 8.30 4.00 172.63 George H. Bragg --_-____-_- ___-_-_ `-- 301.98 14.64 12.00 304.62 Briggs Burial Fund ____________________ 116.69 5.72 4.00 118.41 Urcilla L. A. Britton _____ __________ 112.69 5.47 4.00 114.16 Dallas W. Cobb __________________________ 54.26 2.62 2.00 54.88' ANNUAL REPORT than E. Cobb ................. enry A. Cobb ►hn W. Cobb ------------------- L. Corey ----------------------- alter A. Crowley--_------ elvin T. Estey ----------------- lbert Fuller _____________________ Iward Francis --------------- gorge A. Fiske--------------- meline Gardner --- ---------- Ades Burial Fund ------- Tomas W. George -________ illiam Graves ----------------- .mes Green ---------------------- aver Gushee ......... _________ adrew Hagerty ______________ artwell Burial Fund ------ Ages & Foster .............. ivid H. Holmes ______________ hn M. Holmes ________________ �ter Huber ------------- _______ H. Hunnewell ________________ )race V. Hunt ---------------- alter B. Huston .............. D. King -----_------------------- Gylies B. King ........ ________ ank W. Leavitt ______________ ),rvey E. Lincoln ----------- tac Lovell ..................... -- muel C. Lovell--------------- aily A. Lucas ----------------- -- [ward Ray Matthews ___-- Lrrison L. Phillips--_---__- att Burial Fund ------------- ed L. Prentiss ----------------- arles W. Rathbun ...._------ orge L. Richards ----------- ----------- 124.82 ----------- 118.33 ........... 120.48 ........._. 89.00 ------ 111.65 ----------- 116.81 ---------- 121.25 ........._ 107.29 ---------- 113.86 ---------- 109.75 ..._ 117.12 ---------- 113.46 ---------- 117.22 ---------- 116.86 -_..__-____-113.92 _......... 116.74 ---------- 123.91 ---------- 105.57 ------ --- 147.78 ---------- 112.80 ---------- 115.55 ---------- 116.95 ---------- 117.30 ----------- 112.69 --------- 115.56 --------- 176.13 --------- 109.75 --------. 115.55 ---------- 54.80 --------- 114.16 --------- 105.05 --------- 111.07 --------- 110.16 --------- 129.22 58.45 --------- 234.69 --------- 111.65 114 59 Burial Fund .................. 119.50 1, S. Scott ---------_ _.___------ 107.29 Shea -------------------------------- 113.80 hepardson------------------------ 114.90 Paulding -------------------------- 105.57 ng '& Bartlett ................ 246.89 6.07 5.77 5.87 4.39 5.42 5.67 5.92 5.19 5.52 5.32 5.69 5.52 5.72 5.67 5.52 5.67 6.02 5.22 7.24 5.47 5.62 5.67 5.72 5.47 5.62 8.70 5.32 5.62 2.65 5.05 5.09 5.39 5.45 6.52 2.82 11.45 5.42 5.57 5.82 5.19 5.52 5.57 5.22 12.25 4. 4. 4. 2. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 2. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 14.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 2.0 8.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 00 126.89 00 120.10 00 122.35 00 91.39 00 113.07 00 118.48 00 123.17 00 108.48 00 115.38 00 111.07 00 118.81 00 114.98 00 118.94 00 118.53 00 115.44 00 118.41 00 125.93 00 108.79 00 151.02 00 114.27 00 117.17 00 118.62 0 119.02 0 114.16 0 117.18 0 180.83 0 111.07 0 117:17 0 55.45 0 105.21 0 106.14 0 112.46 0 113.61 0 135.74 0 59.27 0 238.14 0 113.07 0 116.16 0 121.32 0 108.48 0 115.32 0 116.47 0 108.79 0 255.14 94 ANNUAL REPORT W. S. P. Spooner ________________________ 114.24 5.55 4.00 115.79 William Lowell Stearns _____________ 10729 5.19 4.00 108.48 George W. Thomas ____________________ 171.29 8.44 4.00 175.73; W. L. Thomas (New Fund) ______ 104.00 2.60 ____ ____ 106.60 Eunice Tibbetts __________________________ 54.80 2.65 2.00 55.451 Benjamin Treen --------- _------- _-------- 110.50 5.37 4.00 111.87' H. Louise Tweedy ________________________ 107.29 5.19 4.00 108.48 Mrs. F. D. Walker .... ____---------------- 56.17 2.72 2.00 56.80 J. Arthur Wheeler ---------------------- 109.75 5.32 4.00 111.07 Ellen F. Whidden________________________ 185.02 9.14 4.00 190.16 Kranklin White Lot ____________________ 210.12 10.62 ___- --__ 220.74 Walter L. White_ ________________________ 150.69 7.40 4.000 154.00 A. W. Williams __________________________ 138.85 6.80 4.00 141.65' Andrew Wilson __________________________ 93.30 4.55 3.00 94.86 Ferdinand Winslow ____________________ 113.92 5.52 4.00 115.44- $9003.66 $437.30 $273.00 $9167.96 Respectfully submitted, HAROLD H. EVERETT, Treasurer. INSPECTOR OF WIRES December 31, 1927 Mr. William Plattner, Town Manager, Dear Sir: I respectfully submit the following report of the wire inspec- tor, since my appointment July 6, 1927. I have made sixty two (62) inspections' and found them done according to the standard specifications adopted by the Nation Electric Light Association. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD C. MCNUTT Inspector of Wir< Marriages Recorded in the Town of Mansfield in the Year 1927. January February March April 1 Charles C. Szymkiesvicz, Philadelphia, Penn. Jennie A. Richardson, Bosto.i, Mass. 23 Walter Francis Titus, Canton, Mass. Emma Marion Lyman, Mansfield 7 Louis James Mullen, Newton Highlands Mass. Ruth Mary Keith, Mansfield 9 Russell Dean Lunn, Mansfield Harriet Ann Chadderton, Mansfield 21 Manuel J. Marshall, Norton, Mass. Clara Emily Weber, Norton, Mass. 26 Lawrence Everett Sweet, Mansfield Helen Grace Croskery, Dorchester, Mass. 26 Richard James Hern, North Attleboro, Mass. Amy Sellers Whitehead, Mansfield 4 Preston Linscott, Mansfield Ruth Gertrude Olney, Mansfield 19 Jacob Dowries, Mansfield Ida Elizabeth Lewis, Mansfield 26 Martin Reginald Knight, �ht, Foxborough, Mass. Grace Eva Cook, Mansfield 4 Elbridge Lewis Sweet, Mansfield Dorothy Emma (Lovejoy' Plante, North Attleboro, Mass. t �I 16 Norman Reddy, North Scituate, Mass. Doris Louise Staples, Mansfield 25 Joseph Todesco, Mansfield Josephine Rose Narciso, Foxboro, Mass. 96 ANNUAL REPORT 25 Attilio Pidini, Mansfield Rose Cavichi,Plymouth, Mass. May 8 John Joseph Palonis, Mansfield Catherine Frances Cadigan, Everett, Mass. 14 George William Giles, Jr., Mansfield Helen Wood Waterman, Mansfield 15 Cyril Francis Cahoon, South 'Chatham, Mass. Dorothy Caroline Shenett, Mansfield 19 Francis Peterson, ;Mansfield Ethel Mary McDonald, North Attleboro,- Mass. 21 Carlton Shepard Mason. Mansfield Charlotte E 25 Alton Lema Vera Thoml 27 Hendrick Al Florence Ge June 1 Bernard Ma 1 Jam Dor, 11 Law Glac 11 Will Ann 12 Fraz Gert 14 Roy Gert 14 Wen Grac Mass. , Mass. July August r ANNUAL REPORT 97 'i 14 Albert Manning Johnson, Mansfield Elinor Gifford Cundall, Mansfield i 14 Paul Lauress Doerfler, Mansfield I; Myrtle Marion Collins, Mansfield III Yi 18 William Horace Bowers, Briar Cliff Manor,, N. Y. Esther Avis Strople, Mansfield l Ii 29 Clarence Huston Morse, Mansfield Mildred Emma Forrester, Mansfield 1 Clayton Theodore Mugford, Mansfield Annie Rena Annese, Mansfield I 2 Ernest Gustav Strese, Mansfield i Eva Blanche MacLeod, Easton, Mass. 5 Elmer H. Bishop, Foxboro, Mass. Winifred S. Hamilton, Pawtucket, R. I. 14 Donald Harrington Pike, Mansfield j Edith Margaret Carpenter, Foxboro, Mass. 16 Clifton William Hastings, Port Chester, N, Y. Lillian Marie Paine, Mansfield I. 23 Angelo Nicoletti, Providence, R. L (I� Lucy Rose Matarese, Providence, R. I.TI I '; 23 Clayton Delmont Grover, Mansfield Edna L. Broadhurst, Bronx, New York �I 8 Samuel Torinese, Mansfield, Lucia Neres, Mansfield u 16 William A. Butchard, Boston, Mass 98 ANNUAL REPORT 29 John Burchman Rice, Mansfield Edith Mae Cameron, North Dighton, Mass. 31 Wilbur Francis Chapman, Mansfield Shirlie Loraine Britton, Mansfield September 4 ClementAlphonse Currivan, Mansfield Grace Helen 'Kelliher, North Bellingham, Mass. 5 Francesca Signorelli, Mansfield Leonilde Roselinda; Edith Romagnoli, Mansfield 5 John Thomas Cotterill, Mansfield Alice Gertrude Wills, Mansfield 7 Gerald R. Akers, Foxborough, Mass. Dorothy M. Adams, Foxborough, Mass. 7 Charles Henri Dustin, Mansfield Laura Ella Walker, Mansfield 7 George Quincy Packard, ' Stoneham, Mass. Margaret Sylvia Gwilliam, Mansfield 12 Andrew Avalloni, Mansfield Rose Turinese, Mansfield 17 Domingos Martins Machado, Mansfield Maria Roza Cazanova, Taunton, Mass. 21 Everett Albert Hall, Daytona Beach, Fla. Marion Elizabeth Leonard, Mansfield 24 George Frederick Walker, Mansfield Bernice Esther Gray, Milton, Blass.i 25 William 'Gross, Mansfield' Alwina (Gartmann) Gross, Mansfield October 3 William Earle Prince, Putnam,' Conn. Alice Almeda 'Adams, Putnam, Conn. 4 Edward Joseph Sheldon, Mansfield Ellen Lucy Fallon, Walpole, Mass. 5 John Forbes Ross, South Yarmouth, Mass. Nellie Marion Guild, West Yarmouth, Mass. 8 Clarence Alfred Barnes, Mansfield Doreen Letitia Kane, Mansfield 8 Horace Edgar Cornish, Mansfield Julia Isabelle Hanna, Foxboro, Mass. 8 Edward Wellington Morris, Auburn, R. I. Eunice Morritt, Providence, R. I. 9 Albert Corson Hoyt, Lowell, Mass. Maude Court Caddell, Lexington, Mass. i 10 William Leslie Welch, Mansfield Sarah Isabelle Beaton, Mansfield 'i 11 William Henry Lull, Attleboro, Mass. Thelma Violet Weeks Mansfield � �I 13 George Andrew Ross Ring, Mansfield I! Nancy Ann (Haste) Kaye, Mansfield 17 Eugene Morgan Sheehy, Richmond, Va. Catherine Helena Driscoll, Mansfield 19 Edwin Augustus Booth, Wareham, Mass. Bertha M. ( Seaver) Phillips, Mansfield 4 28 Chester Raymond Scott, Norton, Mass. Sarah Brown Forbes, Mansfield November 5 Eugene Austin Hardy., Mansfield II Alfreda Louise Hebard, Mansfield j 'i 12 Beryl Benjamin Knowles, Mansfield Ada Blanche Denzer, North Attleboro, Mass. 13 William Fitzpatrick, Mansfield Dorothy Peterson, Mansfield 16 Raymond Alfred Shaw, Norton, Mass. II'! Mildred Annette Hewins, Norton, Blass. fel a , 100 ANNUAL REPO 19 Maurice Clifton Leonard, Mary Helen Morris, Mans. 24 J. Harold Darr, Foxboro, Wally Letty Abel, Mansfi December 1 Walter Henry Freeman, T Lillian Louise (MacMillen 3 Randall W. Newton, Wr& Katherine Bernice Power: 17 Joseph Tupper, Brockton, Edith Langdon Herrick, I I 'SPECTOR OF PLUS Mansfield, Mr. William Plattner, Town Manager, Mansfield, Mass. To the Board of Health: I hereby make my report as Inspect( Ist, 1927 to December 31, 1927. Number of Inspections Number of Complaints ________________" and pending further investi Re ETT aspector. i 4DritaS 'Enr Nehio t Born October 13, 1857 Died January 7, 1927 DEPUTY SHERIFF BRISTOL COUNTY 1902 — 1910 CHIEF OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1909 — 1910 1913' =- 1927 i i --- ANNUAL REPORT 101 Births Recorded in the Town of Mansfield for the year 1927. Name of Child Name of Parents January 5 Charles Hodges 18 Emma Louise Monk Arthur M. and Ella E. j 30 Ethel, Estelle Johannsen Weston C. and Nellie May I 31 Lewis Waldo Brigham Frederick R. and Phyllis M. 1 31 Leah Burr Brown Lewis Wand Bertha 1V> William and Dorothy L. February 2 Jean Isabel Gorman 8 Beverly Encarnanza 'I Walter M. and Laura B. 8 Audrey Jane Hayes John L. and Constance S. 9 Vera Mildred Colt Frederick and Jane I Loren 9 Stillborn and Mildred I 11 Donald Lang Huston���` 16 Edward Philip Wynn Harold C. and Dorothy F. l;l 20 Emily Louise Cutillo 21 Edward R. and Leo la M. I M Michael and Rose Mervin Merl Richards 22 Theo Bore Ralph Rohde R. Herbert L. and Marie � A. II��� ��[;�;� Theodore A. and Emma L. I, I March I l 1 Robert Wright Phelps e 4 Raymond Lewis Macomber Howard E. andI' Mary L. i l 4 James Ca reenter King Wallace R. and Minnie A. Harold C. 6 Jacqueline Bernice Servais 6 Stillborn and Harriet I. �I , U Albani A. and Blanche M. 8 Theodorica Ticson Manson 8 Phyllis Katherine Kin Alexander and Ruth C. 9 Stillborn g IT Willis S. and Elsie ���,'15 12 Patricia Anne Bayley 17 Richard McKillop Henry F. and Nora �fi if , 18 Robert Lewis Fielding�I�' John E. and Florence M. � William L. and Lydia A. I` 20 George Edwin Thurston Stuart George E. T. and Mar f 2I- Stillborn y W. 102 ANNUAL REPORT ' ANNUAL REPORT 103 22 Enrico Alfonso Matarazzo Nicolas and Frances P. 21 James Leslie Wright Edward and Laura M. 23 Marie Antoinette Kaelin Martin V. and May E. 21 Illegitimate' 27 George Higgins George and Mary 28 Italia Maria Carnavali Romolo and Viola 27 Eileen Frances Daniels Harold D. and Marie F. 29 Barbara Louise Cooper Frederick J. and Louise 28 Frank Gomes Faira Jose G. and Emily July April 5 William Francis Harrigan James F. and Rita 4 Nazzarino Lorenzo Antonio D'AfilelVictor and Assunta 6 Francis Edward LaMarre Walter E. and Eva 4 Beatrice Bennett David and Sarah 7 Marcia Vernon Edgar P. and Raechel E. 5 Robert Forbes James and Bertha 12 Mary Teresa O'Donnell John and Ellen 7 Earl Harvey Richard Bunker William S. and Lucy 15 Gean Andrews William A. and Margaret S. 12 James Shannon James and Gertrude 17 Eleanor Louise O'Neal Anthony and Gertrude 15 Dorothy Anita Schwerdtfeger August R. and Doris K. G. 16 George Wilfred Paquette Wilfred J. and Beatrice M. August 17 Mary Cipriani Twin Louis and Madelena 17 Catherine Cipriani. Twin Louis and Madelena 3 Claire Bellew James E. and Eva 18 Justin Lyman Cobb Justin L. and Emily H. 3, Janith Leonore Linscott Preston and Ruth G. 19 Gladys Innes Andrews Walter W. and Annie S. 5 Paul Francis Catalano Patrick F. and Marie 20 Harry Charles Fisher Frank H. and Mary 9 Martha Emmons Turner Emmons S. and Hazel M. 21 Helen Bonney Joseph! and Marjorie 13 Joyce Elaine Ryder Leslie P. and Alice F. 27 Rita Kathleen Beatty John F. and 'Anna + M. 28 Josephine Philomena Masi Joseph and Jennie September 30 Virginia Louise Currier William J. and Mabel G. 1 Jean Marie Buckley James and Catherine May 2 Patricia Warren Dean Leroy A. and Grace E. 3 Stillborn 1 George Carleton Geddes Clermont W. and A. Christine 4 Anita Marie Signorelli Fred and Carrie 4 Fernando Pinto Abreu John and Mary E. 10 Edward Francis Finn Francis P. and Mary E. 12 Francis Xavier Faria John E. "and Mary E. 12 Albert Fairfield Keyes, Jr. Albert F. and Loretta 15 Richard Wesley Washburn Harold W. and Evelyn 21 Lester Sears Epstein Edward and Gladys 15 Illegitimate 21 Dorothy Ellen Gallipeau Howard R. and Mary E. 23 James Carmello Panichi Nazzareno and Nunzia 28 Filome:za Tedesco Gennaro and Josephine L. 23 Lawrence Carl Repucci Victor U. and Josephine 30 William F. Davis George E. and Esther A. 24 Doris Barboza Cipriano and Amelia 26 Robert Alexander McKee William and Matilda October 29 Philip Mansfield Lyons' William R. and Muth M. 7 Stillborn June 9 Biagio Bemiamino Cavallo Dominick and Rocchine 3 Jean Parkinson Herman O. and Constance 16 Marian Lee Chase Harry B. and Bertha M. 8 Marian Louise Dustin George F. and Jeanette ` 17 Georgina Freeman William E. and Marian L. 16 Helena Wellman Carl and Nellie 18 Allen Linwood Rockwood Everett V. and Edna M. 17 Eleanor Jennie Paioni Joseph and Josephine 21. Mary Grace Ottaviani Salvatore and Mary 21. Stillborn 23 Alexander Uva Nunzio and Florence ANNUAL REPORT ,��i 105 104 ANNUAL REPORT 1 27 George Belville Frederick and Florence' !� 28 Maria Ida Bacchiocchi Luigi and Amelia 28 Richard Harding Hallett Leaman F. and Florence F. Deaths 30 Robert Lewis Titus Charles L and Agnes A. 30, -- Patriquin Percy E. and Mary D. 31 Florence Mae Harris John L. and Evelyn T. Recorded in the Town of Mansfield for the year 1927. November DATE NAME Y M D CAUSE OF DEATH January 3 Savio James Cavallo Vincenzo and Maria 1 Robert E. Long 68 4 22 Shock following a 6 Louise Doris Fasula Anthony and Alice 8 Randolph Cartwright Lodico Frank and Catherine prostatectomy 10 Maxwell Selden � Max and Stella � 5 Alice Astley y 67 4 6 Arteriosclerosis I �I 12 Bernard Raymond Ross Bernard and Mary J 5 Vianna A. Cobb 78 3 16 Mitral insufficiency. 14 Stillborn Shock following la- 15 Mary Elizabeth Flint George B. and Ruth A parotomy. 17 Albert Atilio Flammia 'Rocco and Philomena 7 Thomas H. Nelson 70 2 25 Prostate cystitis. 19 Roger Leonard Buck Ralph A. and Fanny' 20 Ella L. Daniels 62 10 9 Carcinoma of Pan - 20 23 Jacob Adelstone Betty Jane Hern Harry and Mary Richard J. and Amy S. 21 Frederick E. Fisher 67 4 13 creas (' Locomotor ataxia February December 9 Stillborn "! 6 Charleen Marie Clark PaulO. and Pearl V. 10 Jane Jollotta 76 4 18 Cerebral sclerosis 9 Fratus Julius and Rosie 11 Richard Pescosolido 1 3 13 General infection. 17 Carol Rose Sorrel Edward and Gertrude Streptococci 18 Mary Scialoia John' and Annie 11 Charles P. Balcom 70 2 1 Cerebral sclerosis 18 Eva Young Hamilton Leon and Elsie 14 Joseph B. Ceville 59 — — Cerebral apoplexy 18 Alvin Donald Ohle Alvin and Erna 16 John Hackett (About) 70, — — Arteriosclerosis 20 Doris Elena Boynton Charles and Thelma 24 John A. Polsey 61 — — Epilepsy 24 Russell Irving Doerfler Paul L. and Myrtle M. 27 Vernon F. Grover 86 — 7 Prostatic Cystitis 22 Mary Cutillo Henry and Elvira 28 Frank Horrocks 85 — — Degeneration of the II 25 Noel Joseph Tessier Arthur and Louisa heart muscles 25 Richard Hildreth Howe Harry R. and Adonelle N. j 29 Mary Frances Wallace Hugh B. and Zella I. March 5 Luther A. Grant 76 2 2 Valvular disease of heart 6_ Stillborn 9 Stillborn 16 William Mabbs Harley 95 11 — Arteriosclerosis 18 Mary I. Wolley 59 7 18 Acute Bronchitis 19 Elmina D. White 75 — — Cerebral arterios- clerosis 111 IiI�� a 106 ANNUAL REPORTT ANNUAL REPORT s 107 21 John C. Wilhelm 35 11 23 Electrical shock 19 Virgi- is R. Richards 6 10 2 Encephalitis lethar- with probablefrac- 19 Charles A. Richardson 63 9 15 gy, Carcinoma of Blad- Lure of cervical ver- der tebrae. Fell from ladder 'while repair- 21 Helen Bonney — — 17hrs . 10 min. Congenital II ing telpher carrying heart disease char e of electricity. g 27 Rachael A. Hutchins 82 2 29 Apoplexy Accidental. 29 Frances E. Harding 89 11 15 Senile heart 21 Stillborn May 23 Hamilton S. Lockwood 70' 5 26 Myocarditis 26 Edward S. Griswold, Sr. 54 — — Terminal pneumonia 2 Ensign Kimball Tewkesbury 75 1 4 Broncho pneumonia 2f; Angel o Picciandra 48 2 26 Lobar pneumonia 5 Rose Cavallo 58 1 13 Chronic Nephritis 30 Peter Guevremont 65 8 - Carcinoma of esoph- 11 Adonell D. Boardman 60 10 15 Carcinoma of breasts and General mastitis 30 Ruth A. Graham 29 9 5 Agus Diffuse streptococ- 20 William P. Este 66 9 18 Cerebral apoplexy cus peritonitis 30 Doris Barboza — — 6 Broncho pneumonia 31 Catherine Golden 74 9 - Mitral stenosis June 31 Almira A. Lovely 64 1 9 Cerebral hemorr- hage 4 Mary A. Rogers 84 — — Cerebral hermorr- hage April 5 Julio Rondoni 19 9 29 Fracture of skull; while driving auto- 2 Philip J. Sheehan 58 5 25 Heart disease, pre- mobile he struck a sumably coronary tree. Accidental sclerosis. Found 8 Arthur C. Hart 67 6 12 Carcinoma of pros- dead in bed. Sudden tate and bladder death. 18 Sarah B: Doolittle 87 3 — Chronic myocardi- �II 9 Horace Z. Baker 84 8 7 Grippe. Chronic my- tis ocarditis with mi- 19 Charles W. Barber 60 — 13 Cerebral apoplexy tral regurgitation19 Mary E. Scholes 79 7 22 Mitral insufficiency 10 William' G. McDermott 28 6 13 Lobar pneumonia. 21 Stillborn Empyema 10 Nevin Crawford Burkett 71 2 21 Chronic myocarditis . July 13 Shannon — — 1 Prematurity 9 Mary Lewis 77 1 18 Valvular disease of- 14 Anna Isabel Booth 58 9 8 General arterioscle- heart rosis 18 Octavia N. Austin 77 10 15 Mitral stenosis 15 William L. Hayes 89 4 20 General arterioscle- 26 Allen Giles 82 11 29 Senile decay rosis30 Gean Andrews — — 15 Cerebral hemorr- 16 Thomas A. Hooper 69 3 19 Heart disease, pre- hage sumably coronary sclerosis. Sudden August death 11 Joseph Gans 28 5 25 Pulmonary tubercu- 17 John F. Goldin g 33 6 14 Tuberculosis menin- losis ges I 108ANNUAL REPORT Chronic myocarditis 18 George H. Hallett 89 1 9 Arteriosclerosis 29 Clifford D. Young 32 11 29 Appendicitis chronic 31 Addie E_ Hallett 61 3 28 Cerebral hemorr- (aplastic type) — Chronic myocarditis 18 hage September tion 12 Self inflicted rifle S Stillborn with associated brain 9 Martha A. Paine 94 9 12 Arteriosclerosis 11 Helen G. Breeze 62 1 11 Acute dilatation right heart 16 Annie B. Kimball 64 5 6 Probable intestinal malignancy. 16 Leslie H. Sweet 21 7 11 Electrocution— acci- dental 19 Alfred F. Mercier 66 1 21 Acute septic laryng- itis 30 William F. Davis — — 3 hrs. 30 ` min. Premature October 7 Stillborn 10 Olga Van Hornig 40 — 27' Acute pulmonary oe- dema 10 Margaret Griswold 58 4 — Pulmonary tubercu- losis 16 Dominico Rossi 71 — — Chronic myocarditis 21 Louisa Dean Macomber 89 7 13 Mitral insufficiency 22 Fannie S. Vickery 66 11 23 Myocarditis 23 Alexander H. McRae 75 2 20 Pulmonary tubercu= losis 24 EIiza Brown 86 — — Chronic myocarditis 24 Charles F. Jessup 73 9 15 Pulmonary oedema 25 Margaret Daley 86 — — Carcinoma of sig- moid 29 Almira T. Hatch 75 11 4 Lobar pneumonia 30 Avonia Warren Hart 60 3 2 Asphyxia by illum- inating gas. Suicidal 30 Patriquin — - 6 hrs. Prematurity November 1 John Brown 80 2 25 Endocarditis 4 Salvatore Cavallo — 1 Prematurity r ANNUAL REPORT 109 6 Frank W. Shepard 72 11 11 General arterioscler- osis with hyperten- sion 8 Mary E. Gibbons 64 2 24 Carcinoma of blad- der 14 Stillborn - 15 John H. MacMillan 72 December 4 John Somers 77 10 7 Mabel D. King 62 10 1.0 Susan C. Goff 31 3 13 Louise A. Petrillo 50 8 16 Oliver Curtis about 59 — 1-9 Margaret Sandeman 68 8 26 Burrell Riker 28 4 1 Chronic myocarditis 28 Acute dilatation of right heart 2 Broncho - pneumonia 24 Gun shot wound of head with associated hemorrhage. Suicidal 19 Primary anemia (aplastic type) — Chronic myocarditis 18 Intestinal obstruc- tion 12 Self inflicted rifle shot wound of head with associated brain injury received while engaged in target practice. Accidental. 110 ANNUAL REPORT . ANNUAL REPORT Mans ield1 unlcl al p t lig Plant Add—Other Income Sinking Fund Interest ____ $ 2,30 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT Interest Income DECEMBER 31, 1927 Sales Total Income (Forward) Light .________•__•-_---_.__.. Power $ 45,021.46:- Deduct: Fixed & Other Charges Heat 53,910,24 Transfer to Sinking Fund __ $ 2,305.32 _______________________ Municipal Buildings ---------- 4,348.41 ` Bonds Paid Interest on Bonds 2,000.00 Street Lighting ---•--- 1,665.07 _-___ --------- Bad Debts Written Off 2,700.00 � 9,000.00 -_-_ Depreciation ,1,617.94 Total Sales-------_---- 4,456.49 $ 13,079.75 $113,935.18 Net Profit from Operations Less Purchase of Electricity 9125.65 66,413.33 Depreciation Schedule:' , Gross Operating Profit Structures �Ii $ 47,521.85 Transformer Station & 547.53 F "�� Less Operating Expenses Substation Equipment - Substation Labor __-__•______ $ 4,582.40 ...... Poles, Fixtures and Overhead 459.11 f EIf Substation Sup, and Exenses p�i Inspecting Meters ----------- 615.09---------------- Conductors ---------- Consumers Meters----------- 1,820.69 I Operation of Lines ------------Consumers 263.13 ------- ---- Meters Inst. 679.02 Remov. & Res't. Meters 6,128.29 __-_ Line Transformers 77.95 __•_ R. & R. Transformers --- 610.03 -___-_ - Transformer Installation 519.87 Maintenance of Lines ______ 213.79' __ Street Lighting Equip. 33.54 I� Labor on Street Lights 2 ,946.64 ___. 318.78 ____ Street Light Supplies 442.35 i ----- Maint. Mun. Street Lights 1,085.99 $ 4,456.49 �IL Commercial Salaries 981.11 N 10, ---- Commercial Sup. & Ex, Salary Gen. Office 4,487.75 1194.46 ASSETS & LIABILITIES YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1927 �� a Clerk __ Office Sup. & Ex. 780:00 Fixed Assets Insurance _ ------------------------- 713.99 770.38 Land ------------------------- ` --- 2,000.00 � , Transportation Expenses Structures $ __ Damage to Property __-_ 58628 Substation Equipment 12,662.02 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Expenses ____ Taxes 1,206.43 ------ Poles and Overhead Conductors 11,852.98 45,356.26 ----- Interest on Deposits _..____ 6.71 Meters----------- Meter Installation 17,023.24 13.66- Transformers 2,476.58 Total Operating Expenses ____________ Transformer Installation 13,166.80 $ 27,670.88 __ Street Lighting Equip. _ 1,466.68 Net Income 13470.87 , $19850.97 Total Fixed Assets $119,475.43 ����'I54 � ff 4i ��� u 112 ANNUAL REPORT GENERAL Office Equipment --_-..-------- $ 2,234.98 Transportation Equip. ------ - 1,496.01 Total General Assets 3730.99 , CURRENT Operating Fund ------------------ $ 3,468.10 Petty Cash -------------------------- 25.00 Guarantee Deposits ------------ 1,430.00 Acc. Rec.—Light & Power 15,057.25 Accounts Rec.= 114 ANNUAL REPORT ASSESSORS' REPORT TO THE CITIZENS OF MANSFIELD The Board of Assessors herewith submit their annual report together with the statement of valuation as determining the tax levy for the year 1927. Few people, we believe, understand the amount of work that is required of. a Board of Assessors by the State of Hassachusetts. An Assessor is a State officer under the control of the Commission of Corporations and Taxation. He is given a book of instructions and his many duties are enumerated. Irrespective of any local conditions an assessor is obliged to carry out ilstructions. Each year the work is increased—at the present time there are certain duties for each month of the year. It is no longer a part time job but a continuous' problem of a very serious nature. The day of simply copying last year's figures and adding or subtracting a certain per cent to secure the necessary valuation is a thing of the past. In the last ten years the constant increase in appropriation, much in excess of the increase of taxable property, has caused the valuation on real estate to be increased $2,544,425.00 and on per- sonal property $1,433,365.00. It would appear that the limit 'of increase has been reached. The question arises—what is to be done—one word will give the answer—Equalization. There are 2, 968 buildings assessed in Mansfield, the value varies from $10.00 to $285,000.00. Is it reasonable to expect that any Board of Assessors without some facts and figures can place equal value on such a variety of buildings? In view of this condition, the assessors have spent much time in 1927 looking into the methods now in use in many cities and towns in our Common- wealth, and have decided that the Town of Norwood' has a very satisfactory system which could be adapted to our needs in Mansfield. We have been very fortunate in securing the assistance of Mr. Smith, the engineer who installed the system in Norwood, and also Chairman Lydon and Clerk Pendergast of the Norwood Assessors who have worked with Mr. Smith for the last six years perfecting the system for the town. This system will not necessarily lower the tax rate, but it will be the means of placing more equal value un property ' causing the owner to pay a tax on what he actually has rather than on what the assessor might guess he has. We have during the past year taken measurements and made sketches of over three hundred, buildings in the town, entering these measurements and sketches together with a full description ANNUAL REPORT 115 of the interior of each building, on a card system which should prove of great value to succeeding Boards of Assessors. We feel that the work should be continued until measurements and other j data in regard to every building in the town are entered on our card system, and for this end a special appropriation will be asked for at the Annual Town Meeting. In regard to our problem on personal property, it would; ap- pear that very few people realize that by law they are required to file with the assessors a statement of all their personal property in their possession as of April first. We go to the expense and trouble of mailing, with an addressed stamped envelope, about one thousand statements. The returns are very unsatisfactory. Now what happens? After the tax bills are sent out we are deluged by persons asking for abatements claiming they did not own this, that or the other. We cannot give an abatement unless the person asking for same has filed a statement. We are compelled to fine the person fifty per cent if the statement was not filed on or before May 15. This causes much unjust criticism. In fact, nearly all • of the troubles with personal taxes would be overcome if each person would comply with the law. Total Valuation of assessed estate April 1, 1927 ________ $7,684,795.00 Valuation of assessed estate December 1927 ... _---- 8,069.00 Number of persons assessed ________________________________ 3204 Number of persons assessed on property __ 2499 Number of persons assessed on poll only __ 705 i Number of non-residents assessed ____________________ 285 Number of residents assessed ______________________________ 2214 Number of male polls assessed ---- _------- _----------- 20031 I' Value of assessed personal estate April 1, 1927 __________ 1452710.00 I Value of assessed real estate April 1, 1927 __________________ 6,232,085.00 i Buildings excluding land __________________________________________________ 4,920,425.00 Land excluding buildings --- _------------------------------ _------------- 1,3117660.00 j. Tax for State, County, and Town purposes including overlayings Personal Estate --------- ------------ $ 477067.80 Real Estate ------------------------------------ 2011919.51 On Polls ---------------------------------------- 4,006.00 $ 252,993.31 Number Horses 151 Number Dwellings 1479 Number Cows 249 Acres of Land 11367 Number Swine 106 Number Victrolas 131 pp 116 ANNUAL REPORT Number Fowl 12119 Number Pianos 480 Number Radios 670 Number Motor Vehicles 1066 Appropriations 1927 ------------------------------ $ 280,980.83 Property legally exempted under Chapter 59 General Laws Section 17 — $26,350.00 Section 18 — $ 9,550.00 Section 22 — 23 $12,750.00 FRANCIS D. GREANY CHARLES E. WALKER ` ALBERT R. TEBBETTS Board of Assessors. INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Mansfield, Mass., December 31, 1.927 Mr. William Plattner, - Town Manager, Dear Sir: I submit the following report as inspector of animals. I have inspected 87 stables where cattle or animals were kept during the year, making 93 calls. Number of animals inspected ---- ---------------------------------------------------- 593 Number of cattle inspected----------------------------------------------`--------- 351 Number of swine inspected------------------------------------------------------------ 240 Number of goats inspected-------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Number of Poultry inspected ----------------------------- ---- ------------ ------ 9822 Respectfully submitted, WALTER P. SHERIDAN, AnimalInspector„ ANNUAL DEPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND Superintendent of Schools TO THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD �pNSP, Q01 �ECINCTI7ti�Q ZrQ � F—o - ticN �1 7,0 t4 N MANSFIELD PRESS 1 9 2 8 118 ANNUAL REPORT SCHOOL COMMITTED' 1926 DR. WARREN R. JONES ------------------------Term expires January 1928 ALBERT A. GROVER ............................Term expires January 1929 MRS. SADIE H. TUCKER ------------------------Term expires January 1930 ORGANIZATION DR. WARREN R. JONES ---------- Chairman LEROY L. WOODS ----------- ---------------------------Secretary SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS LEROY L. WOODS, 14 School Street Office in High School Building ------------- --------------- Telephone 510 Office hours from 8:00 to 9:00 A. M. Monday and Friday; 4:00 to 5:00 P. M. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. ATTENDANCE OFFICER CARROLL PHILLIPS, 69 North Main Street ----------------Telephone 35 SCHOOL PHYSICIAN DANIEL T. SULLIVAN, M. D., 22 Pleasant Street ____-._.Telephone 2 SCHOOL NURSE DAISY L. DODGE, R. N., 3 Summer Street ------------ Telephone 263-W SCHOOL CALENDAR Fall Term ___---------------------- _---- __-September 5, to December 21, 1928 First Winter Term Second Winter Term _____ _________ ___________January 2, to February 25, 1928 _..__March 5, to April 28, 1928 Spring Term -----;---------- ------------------.......... ---_____ May 7, to June 30, 1928 ANNUAL REPORT 119 NO SCHOOL SIGNAL Four Double Blasts on the Fire Alarm 2-2-2-2 7:15 No morning session for all schools. 7:45 No morning session for grades I—VI inclusive. 8:15 No morning session for 11:30 One session for all schoolsades I—IV inclusive. will close at 1:00 p. M Grades I—IV inclusive 12:15 No afternoon session for all grades below the Hi h and Junior High' Schools. g 12:30 No afternoon session for grades I—IV inclusive. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the School Committee Mansfield, Mass. I have the honor of submitting herewith, my first report as Superintendent of the Mansfield 'public schools. Although I been connected with rschool g have I made a rather detailed survey of system subj a subject manly since tter I have Your school systen3, the methods of teaching used by Your tter taught in the equipment and material furnished by the town, he courses of I!iI study, the medical and dental facilities, and the provision offered for an all-round development of the child. In this report I am S only a few recommendations concerninm some changes Which I think are imperative to raise the standard bof environment in which the pupils study. In makingthese su calling your attention to the and thggestions I am �Iil that erlying principles of psychology govern the processes, and suggesting means of development. I Preliminary statement. The traditional grammar school building and organization not sufficiently adequate to meet the needs of the community and it to realize the present day ideals. The time is upon us when progressive school system must y en 'a modern t provide a socialized curriculum, a ype of school building, an enriched program of studies, and a more flexible and efficient organization, if it is to prepare the children of this �C of their time. generation for the social and industrial life �I Evolution of the Schools. l I x From the very beginning of the colonial settlement the early �I� ��j�w 120 ANNUAL REPORT inhabitants of America demanded that their children should be taught, at least the fundamentals of an education. However, the aim of the courses of study in the early school did not supply the needs of society. It was narrowing in it's teachings. It was limited to instruction in the Catechism and the Bible. Hence, the first instruction was governed wholly by religious creeds. Much of the teaching was done by the parent in a spare room of his own house, by the tailor in his shop, or by the minister in his church. As the population increased, the problems of communi- ty life became more and more complicated. The demands of the community on the schools necessitated the broadening of the courses of study to include the three R's from which our present elementary school system is a descendant. The realization of the educational aims of the colonial days could be accomplished witn a very limited course of study and with a very small budget. But with the growth of our nation, with the increased intricacies of our social relations, and with the ex- pansion of our industrial agencies, there came a 'demand from the public for an enlarged curriculum. Then, too, the home from time to time has relinquished certain responsibilities which the schools have been compelled to take over. The first attempt to increase the number of subjects to satisfy the needs of society was the introduction of the social sciences., From this beginning the enrichment of the publicschool courses of study has been brought about at successive periods by the admission of nature study, music, art, physical training, and vocational arts. The introduction of these subjects is indicative of the changes that are taking place in the development of our modern educational system. The people trained in the nineteenth century demanded that the primary aims of education should be to teach the three R's, but the majority of people trained in the twentieth century feel that a school which limits its instruction to the three R's alone is not meeting the needs of this generation. Educators grant that training must still be given in the use and practice of the elements, or so-called fundamentals of education, as a basis for future study. But in this advanced age the parents have also asked the schools to assume the responsibility of instructing the pupils in vocational as well as in academic subjects. They have asked that the schools teach the trades and give the pupils some experience 'with the material tools of those trades. They have also demanded that the schools give instruction in the worthy use of leisure time and in worthy home membership. At every period in the evolution of our educational system, ANNUAL REPORT 121 the conservatives have been wont to criticize every innovation as "fads and frills", and to point back to the simple program of the old days. Fortunately for the progress of human society that the days of the old curriculum havegone forever. This is a new era, and a new generation with new ideals. If we are to keep up with the race, we must make new educational adjustments that will meet the changes of society. There must' be a're-adjustment of the courses of study, a re -organization of the system, and a change in the construction of school buildings. The first mentioned fact, the re -adjustment of the courses of study, has already received the attention of your Superintendent. Too long has the text book dominated it. Revision of courses of study' is no longer' a prepared body of facts taken from different text books, framed up by the Superintendent and put into the hands of teachers with a command, "Follow strictly the courses as laid down in this outline." Curriculum making today is based upon • the minimum` essentials that will develop knowledge, habits, skills, and attitudes which are essential to a happy living. It is a com- bination of book outlines, practices, and experiences, and things in which the children are interested. No one is better qualified to draw up such a program of studies than a teacher of the class room. .Your superintendent, being cognizant of this fact, called the teachers together and organized them into committees to draw up courses of study for evey subject in the school system. However well the courses now used by the teachers may have been writte-ii, they should be revised or rewritten to bring them up-to-date. No course of a study is worth -while unless it has been constantly re- vised. < Revision of the courses of study is one of: the immediate needs of Mansfield today. Subject after subject has been added to the school curriculum, either through public demands or through state requirement, until the teaching load of a gade teacher has become heavy. In this day of modern civilization the schools have been compelled to add new topics for instruction with the results that the duties of the schools have been many times increased. Therefore, it is vey desirable and especially necessary that the courses of study be ' carefully and scientifically- planned. They should contain only the essential, worth -while subject matter, omitting all the obsolete and unimpor- tant details. They should not only provide for the minimum es- sentials but they should bring about a very close correlation of all subjects in the school. They must provide for a great variety of work that appeals to the experiences of the children, and must contain helpful suggestions and references for the teacher's use. LILILL Vlvi v - .-.; ------ criticisms have been directed against the old system. As a result there has been an attempt to adapt the school organization, methods of teaching, subject matter, and equipment to the individ- ual needs of the adolescent. At this trying age the students are entering upon an era of adventure. They are no more interested in learning the funda- mentals. They have passed the sixth grade standard, the level of comprehension demanded by society in general. They are now desirous of embarking upon a new adventure where new fields may be explored, a --,Id where the knowledge already acquired may be put into practice. Through the Junior High organization new subjects and new interests are made possible to them, and will arouse in them a realization that they are approaching the time when they should make a choice of training or of a particular vocation. For this reason it is vastly important that there be an opportunity` especially designed for experimentation, for exploration, for try- out courses and for provisional choice where each pupil may have a chance to roam around in new fields, to discover what his abili- ties and tendencies are, and to draw a tentative conclusion of what vocations he may wish to follow as an occupation., It often happens that many children who arrive at this step in their school life have already made a choice of a vocation, or their parents have made the decision for them. This does not necessarily mean that the choice is final, nor can the school accept a statement of this sort. Often. times a choice of this sort is unwise. We feel that the Junior High School, through; it's differ- entiated curriculum, may assist in directing the students' acti- vities into the cham-iels that most appeal to their interest and apti- tudes. We also feel that even if the choice is made, it may be made more vital through exploration and experimentation in other fields and interests. In every Junior High School, in addition to providing the academic courses, the school should provide Courses in the com- mercial subjects, in mechanical drawing, in science, in household arts, and in industrial arts. It should provide specialrooms for a gymnasium, for a library, for laboratories, for commercial sub jccts and equipmcnt, for vocational activities, and for civic organ- izations. No school is a Junior High until it has made provisions, at least, to offer differentiated courses including some of the opportunities mentioned above,—some provisions for exploration and vocational guidance. The Junior High School should also provide for individual differences through a flexible system of promotions, and through groupingpupils according to their desires and abilities. Through ZD a gradual transition it should introduce the child to the methods of High School instruction and organization, thereby bridging the gap that now exists between the elementary schools and the high school. Before Mansfield can meet all the requisites of a Junior High it will be necessary to provide more space for equipment, more shop facilities, and broader courses of study offering more of a variety for selection. The central building is not adapted to the needs of a Junior High School pro rain, -nor can it be renovated with the expenditure of a large sum of money so that it will satisfy the needs of Junior High pupils. The condition and layout of this building would hardly justify the expense necessary to put it into shape. To change this old building so that one could conduct a Junior High program would be neither wise nor economical. There are two plans that might be considered for the future development of the Mansfield scnools, and for providing the proper equipment for a Junior High School. First, build on the lot already owned by the town a building sufficiently large to accommodate both the Junior and Senior High School pupils. Second, build an addition to the present High ,School so that all the Junior High School pupils may be included under the one organization. By adopting the first plan, the town will make the present Senior High building available for other purposes, and the Central Junior High available for a vocational school, full time opportunity class, and for the overflow from the north end of the town. It will also give an opportunity to make provisions in the new building for real Junior High practices through the building of special rooms, shops, a gymnasium, and an assembly hall. The equipment in the Junior High shops could be used by the Senior High School students who wish a manual 'arts course. The gymnasium and assembly hall would be available for many functions like assemblies, lectures, etc., which are now denied the High School students. Should the town desire to adopt the second plan, special rooms, shops, a library, an assembly hall, and a gymnasium could be pro- vided for through an addition to the old High School. It would be necessary to add approximately sixteen rooms to the present building. This plan would necessitate the purchase of additional land. It, no doubt, would be more economical for the present time than any other plan the town could adopt. Both organizations would be under one adn-4inistration. The break in the transition from the Junior High grade to the Senior 124 ANNUAL HEP®IJ High would be practically eliminated. The promotion by subjects could be more easily executed throughout the six years, and extra curricula activities in many cases would include both groups of pupils in the one assembly. The same equipment could be used by both groups. Many people have raised the question as to the real value of a Junior High School. By what criterion is it's success to be judged? The main argument for the establishment of the Junior High School was that it bridged the gap between the Senior High and the grammer schools. This ideal has not yet been reached with the present organization. Another, argument presented in its favor is that it will be a factor in retaining our pupils in school for a longer period. In this respect it has been successful to a certain extent. In the future the success of the Junior High School will be judged by the number of pupils it is able to retain in school and send to the Senior High School. Therefore, it is the business of the Junior High School to regulate its courses of study and instruction so that it will create a desire in our pupils to continue the work which they have already begun. It is the business _of the Junior High School to create in our pupils the right attitude toward life, its problems, limitations, and values. Its success will be measured by the number of clear thinking and socially minded citizens it turns back to its community. To do this work properly the environment by which the pupils are surrounded while in school should be such that it is conducive to an uplifting influence. There are many phases of the Junior High ideals that can_-iot be realized with the present ; equipment and building. It is very urgent that Mansfield adopt some plan in the near future to improve the present situation respecting the Junior High organization. FINANCES A study of the financial conditions of the country shows that the total expenditures for all schools amounts to $2,717,798,000. The annual gross income is estimated at $89,862,000,000. In the face of these facts it is evident that the nation is able to finance the schools better than it has in the past. The compilers of this study present the following interesting graphic chart showing the comparison of teachers' salaries with earnings and incomes of various groups of gainfully occupied persons in 1926. It is interesting to note that the average salary of all persons engaged in public school work is the lowest with the exception of clerical employees. • WIN', ®• , 4V m klk 01 w� r 126 ANNUAL REPORT A study of the above graph shows that the average wage of trade union members is .$1227.00 more than that of the average teacher's salary. The average income of United States govern- ment employees who are considered very poorly paid is; $534.00 more than the average teachers' salaries. In fact the poorest paid employees of the .state or nation with the exception of supervised clerical employees are the teachers. It is very 'evident from these comparisons that even though the salaries of professional employ- ees have been more than doubled since 1914, for the service ren- dered and for the preparation required, they are on the average very poorly paid. Let us consider the cost of our schools in comparison with the amount of money spent for luxuries. In a study recently made by the National Education Association, it was found that ` the total expenditure for education alone amounted to over two billion dollars. Through the Secretary of the Treasury it was 'estimated that the following amounts were spent on luxuries: For candy about one and one half times as 'much as for education, or approximately $4,076,697,000; for automobiles about twice av much, or approximately $5,435,596,000; for cigars,eigar- ettes, and tobacco, about three times as much, or approximately $8,153,394,000; for luxurious service, four times as much, or ap- proximately $10,871,192,000; and for luxurious food,' six times . as much as for the total budget for education, or $16,306,788,000. Judging from the facts stated above, it would seem to me that the great cry raised 'against ' the cost of education is unjust. It appears that we still are neglecting that most precious of all possessions, the human child, the future citizen. If less were spent I on the so-called luxuries and more on making provision for the children to give expression to their pent-up energy in the proper way, if provisions were made so that the young could have sufficient opportunity to satisfy his emotions under proper supervision, if opportunities were offered. for the expression of the "natural in- stincts through proper guidance, our crime would be lessened, and our criminals would become good, law-abiding citizens.' To accom- plish these ideals would necessitate construction of school buildings that would serve as community centers, and the employment of supervisors outside of the regular school hours. Let the money now spent for luxuries be devoted to, developing an all-round educational program and save our crime expense. The purpose in measuring the results of instruction. Through conducting a systematic program' of 'testing, a Su- perintendent of Schools is able to determine the efficiency of the ANNUAL REPORT 127 tivork done, and the cause of slow progress. Through an analysis of results he may be able to suggest changes in the program- of studies, different methods of teaching, a change of emphasis, or a change in his management that will be helpful as a remedial pro- cedure. The only scientific method of supervision is the one that is founded upon the facts gathered through the use of standardized tests. In order that we may know our standing with respect to other communities, I, therefore, recommend that the School Com mittee , empower the Superintendent to inaugurate a testing pro- gram from the second grade through the Junior High grades. Retarded Children. The intelligent tests which are being conducted under the direction of the State will soon be completed. All of the children three or more years retarded who' can profit most . by special instruction will be transferred to the opportunity class at the be- ginning of the year. The pupils who are, at present, members of • this special class are doing commendable work. They have been transferred from an atmosphere of retardation and humiliation to one of progress, happiness, and contentment. Recommendations. Below is a list of recommendations which I am presenting for your consideration. It is only through eternal vigilance that our schools are kept up to standard and made progressive. It is only through constant improvement and revision that we can conduct our schools on the most economical basis. Therefore,` the many needs of our schools should command your attention for the ensuing year. Repairs 1. Spaulding School a. The boiler should be recovered with new asbestos. 1_l. The safety locks on the outside doors should be renewed. c. There should be a new water pipe with a larger diameter reading from the water meter to the boys' urinals. d. The . over -crowded condition of the classrooms should receive serious consideration as to the possibilities of additional school room accommodations. 2. Main Street School The domes of the furnaces must be renewed before the opening of the school year in September. I recommend that anthracite coal be substituted for the bituminous coal now 128 ANNUAL REPORT used in the furnaces. It will save the furnaces. keep the building cleaner, and do away with the coal gasthat some- times fills the classrooms. 3. Central School The building needs reshingling badly. There are - other re- pairs needed, but since the building is ill -adapted for a Junior High School, I recommend that we do as little as possible to it until some definite policy is mapped out for future development. 4. Roland Green School There is a bad leak in the south end wall. This should be attended to as soon as possible before serious damage is done by the elements. 5. High School a. The basement walls should be painted. b. Batteries on the electric clock system should be renewed. 6. The Superintendent's Office should be removed from its present location. This would make an additional room avail- able that could be used by the commercial department. At present there, are in the Senior High School five or six pupils who have been denied typewriting because there is no room in the present classroom. 7. New Equipment 1. Junior High School a. There should be more manual equipment' for the pupils in the Junior High School. However, before we can increase the equipment it will be necessary to find additional room. b. Some provision should be made for the boys at High School to receive training in the subjects that belong to a manual arts course. This cannot be done until more room is found. c. Both the Junior and Senior High Schools 'need room for a cafeteria. 2. High School a. Showers should be installed in the Senior' High School for the girls. b. In order that the pupils' property may be protected from loss, lockers should be installed in both the boys' and girls' dressing rooms. c. In the commercial department there is need of an ANNUAL REPORT 129 adding machine and a comptometer. Additional chairs are also needed in Mrs. Olsen's room. More room is needed in the typewriting room to accommo- date those who desire this subject. If recommenda- tion of No. 6 above should be adopted, temporary room could be found for this department. 3. That we may comply with the law, more fire extinguish- ers should be placed in the Main Street School. 4. Outside gongs are needed at the Senior High School. 8. The Town of Mansfield should make some provision for a permanent athletic field. Unless it does, it may, in the near future, find itself in an embarrassing position. Transportation In the West Mansfield district a new, large passenger bus has replaced' the horse drawn vehicle, thereby furnishing a more comfortable means' of transportation. The bus route has also been extended to include all pupils of the Junior High School. Through • this service we have taken the children of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades from the N. Y. N. H & H. R. R. and thus reduced the possibility of accident to the lowest possible degree. The addi- tional mileage in this district also made transportation possible for the Junior High School pupils who live two or more miles from the depot. I recommend that bus transportation be furnished Senior High pupils who live in West Mansfield, thereby removing all pupils from the N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. By doing this it would furnish transportation to all pupils who live long distances from the depot. In' the East Mansfield district the following changes will go into effect at the opening of school, January 3, 1928. In the morn- ing Mr.' Leonard will make two trips from the East Mansfield common to the center. On the first trip he will leave the common at 7:40 bringing; the Junior and Senior High School pupils. On the second trip he will leave the common at 8:40 bringing the fifth and sixth grade pupils to the center. Mrs. Moorhouse will arrange for two morning trips to meet Mr. Leonard at the junction of East and Franklin Streets at 7:45 and 8:40 respectively. She will also 'meet the Junior and Senior High School pupils whom Mr. Leonard delivers ` at the corner of Franklin and East Streets at about 1:20 P. M. Special reports of the High School Principal, the Nurse, and the Drawing Supervisor are given on the following' pages. 130 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mr. Leroy L. Woods, Superintendent of Schools, Mansfield, Mass. Dear Sir: I am submitting this report in the form of a survey of the principal phases of High School activities rather than as a narra- tive of the year's work. In doing this I shall confine the report to four main topics, namely: The curriculum; the extra -curricular activities; the Freshman Class; and social conditions. The curriculum: There are three courses of study offered in the High School: College, Technical, and Commercial, which embrace the following studies:— College Course Technical Course Commercial Course English (4 years) English (4 years) English (4 years) Latin (4 years) French (3 years) United States History French (4 years) Algebra (2 years) Typewriting (3 -years) Algebra Plane Geometry Bookkeeping (3 years) Plane Geometry Solid Geometry Stenography (2 years) Review Mathematics Trigonometry Dom. Science (3 years) Physics Review Mathematics Geography Chemistry Physics Salesmanship Ancient History Chemistry Penmanship United States History Ancient History United States History Mechanical Drawing In these courses students elect such studies as are necessary to gain the ends they have in view. Only a rapid survey of the above lists, however, is needed to indicate that the College and Technical courses offer a much wider range of choice than the Commercial course offers. It is likewise true that of the ten High School teachers, seven are teaching almost exclusively college preparatory subjects. And yet of the nearly two hundred students, practically 75% will never go to college. In other words 25% of the students who are in the academic courses are more amply provided for than the 75% who are hl non -college courses. There would seem to be in this situation a lack of balance between supply and demand. I do not believe, however, that the college courses should be cut down in any way. The school is rated A-1 by the State Department of Education, and the College Certificate privilege was recently renewed for four years, a longer time than usual. There are actually ten High School graduates in College at present; six in the Normal Schools, and twelve in special colleges and training schools. To cut down in any way the college preparatory work of the school would be very unsound, but something should be done to increase opportunities for the large non -college group attending the High School. To this end I would suggest three things:— (a) An addition to the curriculum of social studies such as economics and more history. (b) Provision for some sort of vocational work for boys. (c) A greater variety in commercial electives. Extra- curricular activities: These comprise the activities within the school which provide opportunity for the application of lessons learned in the classes, and are intended to make school life interesting and develop lead- ership. There are seven clubs in operation which meet for the most part on Wednesday mornings. They are closely related to the de- partme-nts, and are as follows: En, -fish Department: Literary Club; Press Club; Debating Club. French Department: The Circle Francaise. Latin Department: The Classical Club. Commercial Department: The Speedsters Club. The Dramatic Club is unattached to any particular department. It's work is seen in the annual Senior Class Play presented in the Town Hall on Thanksgiving Evening. This year "The Charm School" was given. After this perforniance, work is devoted to elocution with the results seen in the an-nual Speaking Contest, and intercholastic Singleton Contest. In addition to the above there are the following organizations in music: orchestra; boys quartet; and girls glee club. Athletics also come under this head. The condition this year is especially satisfactory. During the entire football season two full teams have reported for practice each day. These teams have been well equipped, and splendidly coached. As a result fifteen letters have been awarded, at annual banquet in January, 132 ANNUAL REPORT letters and sweaters will be given to the members of the football team. In Basketball there is a great deal of interest, There are about twenty-five boys out for their team, and an equal number of girls out for the girls' team. The High School received this year a certificate from the State Board of Education for it's interest and splendid mass participation in athletics, and one girl received a special certificate from the State Board for her unusual excellence. The School is a member of the Massachusetts High School Athletic Association, but our scholastic requirements for participa- tion in athletics exceed those required by the Association. The Association demands fourteen points of passing work to be eligible, while this school requires sixteen points and does not allow Fresh- men to play at all. The objective of the athletic program is the development of loyalty in the school, and in the individual a regard for fairness and "that training of the body which shall make it the sturdy, obedient servant of the mind and spirit." In this program all 'should have a part. The Freshman Class: I believe that the situation here should be especially called to your attention. For two years now a Freshman Class has been en- rolled composed of those who desire to elect a college 'preparatory course consisting of English, Latin, French, Algebra, and Civics., The number coming down from the Junior High has each year ex- ceeded thirty. The class has included • many who found it very difficult to do the required work, and have been obliged to finish the year short of credits, and on the following year change their course. This results in a very real loss to them. Some pupils are here now failing in Latin, French, or Algebra, who would doubtless be doing good work in the commercial studies at the >Junior High were they enrolled there. I believe that both parents and pupils should very carefully consider '!ghat studies they are best suited for, and what studies are really needed for the career they wish to follow in life. The first year of High School offers only the classical studies; the ,Commercial studies are at the Junior High. It seems to me rather short sighted for a pupil to attempt studies for which he is not adapted just to be in High School one year sooner, only to find that a large part of the year's work ends in failure, when he might be doing work for which he is fitted and keep up with his class in the Junior High. ANNUAL REPORT 133 Statistics of long standing in the School show that only a very few students follow a classical course successfully. The following figures of the present Freshman Class are of value in this respect:— The Class numbers thirty-two. Of this number seventeen are failing hi at least one subject; twelve are failing in two subjects; while seven are failing in three subjects. I do not at all believe that the situation should be met by lowering the standard in those studies in order to pass along incom- petent pupils, but I do believe that much can be accomplished through a better selective process, and by a thorough explanation to students before they enter High School. Social Conditions: Too few people take the time to consider that High Schools are confronted by the same social changes and conditions that affect other institutions. How many realize that in the present Senior Class 46% were not born in Mansfield; in the Junior Class 54%; in the Sophomore Class 55%; and in the Freshman Class 43%? In the entire school one in every seven was born outside of Massachu- setts in twelve different states, and six in foreign countries. It is no longer true that everyone knows everyone even here. This condition coupled with the fact that parents almost never visit school during school hours (only one parent in sixteen weeks has done so this year) makes it very difficult for us to appreciate always the difficulties within the home, and prevents parents from understanding our side of some problems. The result is that both go on believing some hearsay which may not be the real truth at all. Mutual understanding will clear most every situation. I don not know whether or not there is any sure way to follow, but I venture the suggestion that a High School Association whose membership is confined to parents and teachers directly interested in the High School,' might be a means to the end. Such an organ- ization properly directed 'could 'provide a forum for the discussion of High School affairs, and might bring together parents and teach- ers who otherwise might never meet. I cannot bring this report to a close without expressing my appreciation for the very generous 'co-operation which I have always received from 'those in authority, and the genuine pleasure I have had in working with you. EVERETT W ROBINSON, Principal. 134 ANNUAL REPORT NURSE'S REPORT Mr. LeRoy L. Woods, Superintendent of Schools, Mansfield, Mass. Dear Sir: Health Education in the schools has improved considerably in the past year, especially in the class room. Greater emphasis has been laid on a correlation of the Physical Training and Art with health. The tri -yearly weighing -and measuring in all but the High School does much to stimulate an interest in reaching and holding tne suggested standard. Crackers and milk are served in the recess period of Junior High and Rol -and Green Schools, and crackers alone in the Spaulding School. Last summer six children, three boys and three girls, were given four weeks each at the Bristol County Health Camp. Each child gained an average of four pounds. One of the girls gained 61/4 pounds. The expenses were paid for by the sale of Christmas seals. Of the 1090 elementary school children whom the school phy- sician examined this year, and to whose parents notices were sent, 124 were found to have enlarged or diseased tonsils, and 115 defect- ive, teeth. Of the 175 High School pupils examined, and to whose parents notices were sent, 20 were found with defective teeth, and four with diseased tonsils. In October the fourth season of the School -Dental Clinic was opened. All pupils through the fourth grade were examined by Zn examined the dentist, and 511 notices were sent out. During 1927 the dentist worked 65 half days, and work was done for 195 children. A very satisfactory improvement can be noted in both ge-i-ieral health and attendance at school. I Regarding the general health conditions, the usual colds and pediculosis we have with us always, but the frequent class room inspections, and exclusions until recovered, tend to keep a general infection at the minimum. The Junior High and Roland Green Schools are visited daily, the Spaulding two or three times weekly, and all others once weekly. In times of any particular contagious or infectious disease, daily inspections are made until the period of incubation for new cases is passed. During the year 1927 less than 20 cases of any such diseases have been reported to the local Board of Health. Very truly yours, DAISY L. DODGE ANNUAL REPORT 1.35 REPORT OF DRAWING SUPERVISOR Mr. LeRoy L. Woods, Superintendent of Schools, Ma-.,isfield, Mass. Dear Sir: I herewith submit, for your approval, my report of the work in drawing for the school year beginning September, 1927. The general program of the work in the grades has been as follows: Nature study, design and lettering, study of color, inter- ior decoration, costume design,, representation, and constructive work. There has been much interest evinced among the students of High School in the courses offered in drawing. In free hand we have studied color, pencil sketching, design, and lettering. • A class in Appreciation of Art for one period per week has been added to the curriculum. Trips to the Boston Art Museum and the Public Library, also to the Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the Pendleton House will be undertaken. These trips will undoubtedly give to the student a keener realization and appreciation of the beautiful in art, and help to crystalize and make more real the work taken up in class. I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers for their enthusiastic co-operation with me in the work. Very ruly yours, ELINOR M. MULDOON LIST OF TEACHERS, December 1927. Leroy -L. Woods—Superintendent High School: Everett W. Robinson, Principal History Fred H. Hadlock Mathematics James Kelly English and Athletics Frederic Howard Sciewe Winifred C. Lyman E-inglish Mildred Jones Latin Mildred Martin Whitmore Domestic Science Gertrude Forsythe Olsen Commercial Subjects Evelyn A. Hill Commercial Subjects Mary B. Anderson French 13 i ANNUAL REPORT Grades I—IV Junior High School: Central School Emma Hall Morley J. Durost, Principal Science Paine School Stiena E. Benson History Supervisor of Drawing Mabel Cornell Arithmetic Helen G. Sawyer Nita O. C. Trethewey English School Physician Mildred E. Morse English absence for one year. Grace E. Otis French and Latin Appointed Agnes H. Adams Mathematic: June Mildred Greene Wilbur, High Elizabeth L. Tobey Domestic Arts 116 Dorothy E. Poustie Geography and History June Helen G. Hirst, Jr. H. Robert D. Burgess Manual Training Nita O. C. Trethewey, Central: Acadia U. '27 Grace P. Winter Grade VI Irene T. Cole Opportunity Class' Roland Green: Marion G. Janes, Principal Grade VI Abbie Saley Grade VI Margaret Farren Grade V and VI Edith Davis Grade V Alice Foster Grade V Anna T. Barker Grade IV Agnes E. Blake Grade III Edith F. Guild Grade II Mary J. Corbett Grade I Spaulding: Evelyn S. Joy, Principal Grade I Helena Vallet Grade II Mary Parsons Grade I and II Emma Shapleigh Grade III Elsie M. Fletcher Grade IV Paine: Susan B. Grebenstein, Principal Grades III and IV Minnie E. Milke Grades I and 3I' Main Street: Alice M. Gallup, Principal Grade V Maude O'Brien Grade IV Helen Shapleigh Grades II and III Marion Geiger Grade I ANNUAL REPORT 137 John Berry: Mary W. Reed, Principal Grades V—VT E. Elizabeth Herrick Grades III—IV Clara J. Robinson Grades I—II Hall: Sarah B. Scott Grades I—V Hartwell: Marjorie C.) Snyder Grades I—IV Whiteville : Central School Emma Hall Grades I—VI SUPERVISORS Paine School Supervisor of Music Wirt B. Phillips Supervisor of Drawing Mrs. Elinor Muldoon Supervisor of Physical Training Helen G. Sawyer Nurse Daisy L. Dodge School Physician Daniel C. Sullivan JANITORS Arthur W. Livermore High School Charles S. Chapman Central School Charles Ulm Main St. and Spaulding Robert L. Wroe Paine School A. W. Laforet Hall School Pardon T. Leonard Hartwell School Frank W. Knight Whiteville School John Young Roland Green At the close of the school year in June ten teachers resigned. On her request Miss - Aurilla Shepard was granted a leave of absence for one year. 1927 Resigned Appointed June Clarence E. Winsor,High James Kelley, B. C. '24 June Mildred Greene Wilbur, High Mildred Jones, Middlebury 116 June Raymon W. Eldridge, Prin.Jr.H. Morley J. Durost, Bates '21 June Helen G. Hirst, Jr. H. Mabel Cornell, B. U. 127 June Viola R. Davis, Jr. H. Nita O. C. Trethewey, Acadia U. '27 138 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL FIJPOPvT 1397 June Betty King, Central Grace P. Winter,' Bridgewater, '94 June Katherine P. MacCarron,Central Irene C. Cole, Spec. Train.. DISTRIBUTION OF DECEMBER, 1927. June Izola Augustine, Roland .Green Margaret Farren, Bridge- water '25 By grades June Mildred S. Fisher, Principal Spaulding Evelyn S. Joy June Eleanor J. Tuttle, John Berry ------ -----_ - _ _ ECHO ' OL 1 2 3 4 15 - 1���0 11L) �_ _ '13 Senior High I 30 67 50!39 6192 Spaulding Elsie M. Fletcher, Plymouth Cen. Jr.High 44 111 127 60 l0l 352 Normal, '20 Main Street ` 28 ` 34 13 23 40 138 Roland Green 31 33 33 37 82 98 314 John Berry ;' 13 9 9 13 8 9 61 STATISTICAL REPORT Spaulding 56 58 45 33 192 Paine 20 12 18 21 71 1. School Census, October, 1927. Hartwell 3 2 4 5 13 . Hall 3 3 3 6 15 5-7 7-14 14-16 years_ Whiteville 3 21 4 2 5 I 16 Boys ------------------------------------------------ 122 444 97 Totals 61011364 Girls ---------- ------------------------------ 111 451 126 _ ________115711531128114011351151111111271901671501391 Total _ __________________________ 233 895 223 1351 Illiterate minors -------------------------- 5.Membership by grades for the past nine years: Under five ------------------ -------- ------- 23 2. Attendance (September 1926—June 1927): 1 23 1 4 5 6 - �_--_�__�____(���J 7 8 9 1.01112 1919 1511132 125 87 118 123 104 75165 53157152 915 1142 Number of pupils enrolled ___________ ___________________ __ 1369 1920 196 145 127 119 103 118 118 88 69 59 53 1009 1238 Average membership _____________ --------------- ------- --------- __1298 1921 168 176 142 138 116 112 105 97 75 65 53; 1054 1294 Average attendance -------------------------------------- ...._____ 1246 1922 166 145 175 141 135 113 101 89 84 63 58 42 1065 1312 Per cent of attendance ----------- _------- _------------- __ _______>__ 95.99 1923 146 151 151 164 138 140 108 100 65 58 57 47 1098 1325 Number of days schools were in session ________ ____ 188 1924 177 158 138 135 165 145 103 110 64155 44 44 1131 1338 1925 157 192 165 170 130 158 135 97 94137 45 46 1154 1376 3. Eye and Ear Tests: 1926 156 136 141 145 158 118 144 112 78155 40 42 115511325 1927 1157 153 131 140 135 155 114 127 90167 50 45 111211364 Number of pupils tested ---- _------ _-------------- _______ ---•------------- 116 Cases of defective sight ------------ ------------- --------- ------------------- 108 Cases of defective hearing ------ ___------- _------ _-------------------- 17 The total number of pupils in the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and Parents notified ------- _----------- _------------ __--------- _------------------------ 87 twelfth grades for 1927 is 252, which is 37 more than last year for the same grades. 4. Table showing number of pupils in each grade and school December, 1927. 140 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT 141 r;rades and, therefore, require more than the regular allotted time DISTRIBUTION OF DECEMBER, 1927. to complete the course; (2) those who make normal progress and complete the regular grade 'requirement in the required time; (3) By age those who complete the course in one or more years less than the assigned time. The second group, or those making normal progress, present no very great difficult administrative problems. - - -4_11t t f u ils In this roup 5 years ( 12 6 years 1121 101_A I I I I I I 1 7 years 120 109 [ 151_I I I I I I I 8 years 1 11 261 711, 111_1. I I I 9 years 1 21 51 27 69 181 I I I 1 10 years 1 11 21 71 421 72 91 2 L ( I 11 years I 1 11 61 111'241 78 121 1� I I 12 years 1 ( 1 11 71 111 351 59 24131 1 13 years 1 1 1 11 1 51 191 24 641161 21 14 years I I i I 1 41 71 91 26 44 111. 1 15 years 1 1 1 1 1 11 21 51 1212113115 16 years 1 I 1 1 I 1 I I 1 4118129 17 years I I I I I I I I 1 21 51 4 18 years use of tests that have been recently devised for making a scientific 19 years 20 years and over Totals 11571153112811401135115111111127190167150 pg oc Tot. It should contain every Brea mori y o p p . g are found those pupils who readily respond to group instruction I 12 and who do not require special attention and individual methods 1 1 131 of. instruction. 1 1144 One of the most difficult administrative tasks in our public 1 1 109 schools is to adjust the school machir_ery to the needs of the pupils, 1 1122 to secure the most effective work from the child of average ability, 1 i 135 and yet not jeopardize the progress of the unusually bright or exceptionally dull pupils. In a study of retardation made a few 1 1 133 years ago by Dr. Leonard P. Ayres, it was estimated that on the 1 21 142 average there are 10% of our children who are progressing more 1 51 136 • slowly than the normal rate. 1 21 104 In Mansfield we have 29.6% of the children one or more years 1 11 88 behind the normal progress of the average child. This is a matter that requires serious attention of the school administrative forces —I I 60 and of the grade teachers. - 21 1 32 There are several factors which may be responsible for these A1 13 conditions. Before I am able to point them out, it is necessary for 2 3 me to make a careful and detailed study of conditions through the use of tests that have been recently devised for making a scientific investigation of school accomplishments. 311011364 1364 - I -- SCHOOL COSTS The following table, taken from the state report, shows the In a study of the age -grade table above particular attention amount of valuation, valuation per pupil, expenditure per $1000 is called to the large number of children listed below the ` space from local taxation, tax for school support, cost per elementary between the black lines. The list of pupils between the heavy pupil, a -1d cost per high school pupil compared with eighteen. other black lines indicates the number who are making normal progress towns composed of a population approximately that of Mansfield. through the grades. Those below the lines are the retarded 'pupils, This table shows that of the eighteen towns, Mansfield is the tenth and those above, the accelerated. Of the 1364 pupils enrolled in from the topin it's' valuation per pupil, $fth in it's expenditure the Mansfield schools, 404 or 29.6 are listed as being one or more per $1000 from local taxation, eighth in it's tax support for schools, years behind the normal rate of progress. Only. 10, or approxi- thirteenth in it's cost per elementary pupil, and first in it's cost mately .7% are listed as being able to complete the grades in one per high school pupil. It is evident that the ranking cost of or more years less than the time assigned by the course of 'study.- Mansfield's elementary schools is very low, while that of the If a uniform test of ability is applied to all children in a high school is unusually high. community they usually fall into three distinct groups; (1)'; Those The school tax in Mansfield for 1926 was $12.68 per $1000 of who fail and are compelled to repeat the work of one or more valuation. For 1927 it was $12.61, a reduction. of seven cents. nrdDANNUAL REPORT 143 j (D uq ® K a FINANCIAL STATEMENT orq 1 co o �. For the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 1927 9 00 DR. 0 To School Appropriation -------------------- ---------- --------- ---•-- '� To Refunds ----- Z i I CR. c� By expenditures: School Committee --------------------- ------------- -------- Supervision and Enforcement of Law ________________ OfficeExpense--------------------------------- ----------------- Salaries of Supervisors __---------------- ----------- -........ -- u�6a�6�c3�N)V1QA01Ga�G.b��l tv COv� ;� : = ti Cn �, cn C, "O cO ®P "`{ Supervisors' Expense �cncn� co�cn opula,tion . C.7 C71 00 tV CO GC C> V1 !—+ 00 C.7 CiC C) C9 C10 W Crt - ' � Salary' of High School Principal ________________________ Salaries of Elementary School Principals ----- ------ CcCOc�D -mei, 0,0�1—CAD c'>v,r- 4a --Q ---I --:100cn00, CocoLD4!-b�L--n(o 3,G�s�Cnr�©�r"C�; U� 00 cn � co � LIZ) � C� �r cri � ,valuation y Salaries of High School Teachers •___________________________ o.) 0- l -d 4 eC90 ;1- O'D t1D �i C7 � J C 9 P p > f--• C71 C> c0 --I 0 CO 4- C> tJ Co 110 C71 W --I W C10 y Salaries of Elementary School Teachers coOCTI M r-0—, �C)C�9rP�� CnCn�oo cn�®cq-C) �cococ�c Mcno0Cn --------- cn Text Books: � 00 -J Cn c --I <n Cy, M Cn —1 cl cn Cn --I 9�1 �'tTaluation per u 1 High School c�oo�c��ncaa�� co�;p P $1397.78 --A cL V -C � � cfl CO C;1 p ti � ca; � 1pil ; Elementary -------------- c 'r14cobtD--100L��tDc0 Off. C) --.I Y --- -- -----V32.02 Lozor—�Cocn-ac~nCOCno041-�a�dor4—, Rank i11 group School Supplies: -- ---- 633.16 <lipexi liture for High School ------- ----------------- r1E1, --- co, o o rn aC w to � GOP -3 CIL CD F� rJ eC ;.,drool supporti Elementary 2187.05 b!com;-1 o��-,r,���w�sa�%1-b �a�Ir�ri local taxa- � Cn ca -J 4- 1— LIZ) Q0 C1 r HP- o ® t ioY� per $1000:00 "� ®' Janitors' Salaries -------- .-------------- �ro�Cn0 i1C);�e ��Cr+co�t�Ca lank in group' „Fuel - - - -- --------------------- a� Operating Expenses ------------------------ -- ------------ C�nc�oc�'��cLIZ)ca�,�c�C�c.�c�C — . — ca �� Tax for school!, Repairs 00 � c� 00 CD Ca, Ar- co C r cD 00 � cJ, -- support Health ----------------- C.) -------- ---- i corn _ Transportation ------- -------------------------------------------------- — C7�C7Ca��t��C���CJ���®O � CJ c � C71 I E" � c Co Rank in group Tuition -- ----------- 01 - ---- -Cn CD 4 rn C� CP Cn --I Cb C� New Equipment ------- P----------•---__-_-- F �c7�00 c�coc�a,� �wi1C,� co�vCost per elemen- 7, G' C'3 �' `�'� !tar u it Improvement of Grounds ---------- ®cr,oCnt�cc1-- 00ul Y pup Americanization Class C� c� �� o tC ,.ank in group Miscellaneous -------- - - -------------------------- 4--'l ------------------------- 4. 3CO P-COCa r -A ®C�D --j(Z*I) C -)4-i-- Cost per High � cfl�CnO�h-�00� �L��fP6�6�Cn67CJ�Ct�j cv®oi\-)MCAD Cn cnto�t�-�f1ta®��'S.chool pupil Pett co ---I Co i1 -1 01 El it 01 C-0 00 V1, P- n Y cash ------------_ t���004Pcnaa co coC,���c �PlW Rank in group ' - Total Expenditures ---------------------.------_-__-- $107,415.00 242.22 107,657.22 $ 5.72 3,480.00 641.91 3,375.00 258.00 2,500.00 9,762.50 15,890.00. 41,641.26 1,929.80 2,820.21 6,010.96 4,909.35 2,939.18 1,859.63 2,076.99 4,547.49 584.51 550.33 305.00 606.21 725.01. 107,419.06 25.00 $107,444.06 OEM 144 ANNUAL REPORT _ Balance unexpended and turned back to the town, January 1, 1928 $ 213.16 The following is the estimate of the School Committee of the amount of the appropriation required for the support of the public schools for the year 1928. Salaries (present schedule) --------- ------------------------ $ 84,100.00 Fuel----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42845.35 Repairs ----------- 4,183.79 ------------------------------------------------------------- Transportation------------------------------------------------------------ 5,239.00 Rent------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 350.00 TextBooks-------------------------------------------------------------- 3,300.00 Stationary & Supplies ----------_------- -------------------- --- 3,000.00 NewEquipment------------------------------------------------------- Americanization ------- Americanization---------------------------------------------------- 500.00 School Census --------------------------------- 50.00 --------------------------------------__------- - Trade School Tuition --------------- -------------------------------- 600.00 Miscellaneous------------------------------------------------------------- 1,200.00 Total-------------------------------------- --------- 110,368.14 In closing my first report to the Mansfield School Committee, I wish to state that owing to the limited space allowed for the School Superinte7�ent's report, it is impossible for me to note some of the events that should command your attention. I also wish to express my hearty appreciation of the support you have given me in my work, and of the co-operation I have received from the teachers, parents, and citizens of Mansfield. INSPECTOR OF BUILDING AND WIRES Mansfield, December 31; 1927 Mr. William Plattner, Town Manager, Dear Sir: Respectfully submit the following report of the Building and Wire Inspector. Issued permits during the year and inspected buildings of which the estimated cost was $71,300.00. Also inspected wiring in 56 buildings and reported same from January 1st to July 1st 1927. Respectfully, CHARLES E. WALKER, Inspector, ANNUAL REPORT SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Mr. William Plattner, Town Manager, Mansfield, Mass. .Dear Sir: 145 December 31, 1927 I herewith submit the annual report for the department of the `ff eights and Measures. In making this report, comparing it with the previous year, there has been a big increase of work and it is growing each year. With the duties that the State requires of this department I rec- ommend that the sum of $800 be appropriated to carry out the work as it should be done. This amount is less than other towns of Mansfield's size. The work done in this department during the year was as follows: Sealed: 13 platform scales over 5000 lbs.; 71 platform scales 100 lbs. to 1000 lbs.; 8 bean scales; 59 spring scales; 550 avoirdu- pois; 36 gasoline pumps; 286, pump stops; 58 114-icating oil pumps; 26 yard sticks; 74 counter scales; 44 computing scales; 207 liquid ,measures; 5 dry measures; 12 kerosene pumps; 2 molasses pumps; 3 miscellaneous; 2 leather measuring devi5. There were 49 pieces not sealed; 21 commended; and 21 adjustments made. The department is in need of some added equipment, which the State claims must be added this year. As this report concludes my services as sealer of weights and measures, I wish to thank you for the co-operation you have ex- tended to me during my three years' servic Respectfully Submitted, NORMAN S. CHAPMAN, Sealer of Weights and Measures. INDEX Roster of Town Officers ..................................................................... 3 Report of Town Manager ---------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Report of Fire Department --------------------------•---------------11._....----- ---- 31 Report of, Tow-n Counsel ---------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Town Clerk's Report and Town Warrants .................................... 36 Listof Jurors --------------- 7 ---------------------------------------- " ----------------------------- 50 Report of Public Library ---------------------------------------------------------------- 52 Report of Inspector of Slaughtering ............................................ 53 Report of Town Accountant ---------------------------------------------------------- 54 Report of Dog Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 87 Report of Town 'I:-usurer .............................................................. 88 Report of Inspector of Slaughtering -------------------------------------------- 90 Report of Town Collector ----------------------------------------------------------------- 91 Report of Inspector of Wires ---------------------------------------------------------- 94 Marriages---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 95 Report of Inspector of Plumbing .................................. ............. 100 Births---------- --------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 101 Deaths---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 105 Report of Municipal Light Plant ---------------------------------------------------- 110 Report of Auditor's Certificate at Municipal Light Plant -------- 113 Report of Forest Warden ------------------------------------------------------------------ 113 Report .of Board of Assessors -------------------------------------------------------- 114 Report of Inspector of Animals -------------------------------------------------- 116 Report of School Department -------------------------------------------------------- 117 Report of Building and Wire Inspector ------------------------------------ 144 Sealer of Weights and Measures ... ................................................ 145