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On June 23, Concord was honored by a
visit from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Presi-
dent of the United States. He is shown here
as he addressed the GeneralCourt and the
public assembled on the State House Lawn.
Annual Report
for the
Year Ending December 31, 1955
CONTENTS
Page
Your City Officials - 1955 4
City Manager's Forward 6
City Council Actions - 1955 7
General Government 9
Protection of Persons & Property 16
Public Health & Welfare 24
Public Services 26
A Municipal Utility 32
City Housekeeper 34
Capitol Improvements 36
Financial Tables 38
Index
Back Cover
YOUR CITY OFFICIALS-1955
CITY COUNCIL
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Howe Anderson, Mayor
Herbert W. Rainie, Mayor Pro-tem
Councilmen-at-Large
Howe Anderson Wayne K. Gardner Herbert W. Rainie
Charles C. Davie Wendell F. Grant William A. Stevens
Ward Councilmen
James P. Ferrin Ward 1 Conrad W. Robinson Ward 5
Harlan F. Johnson Ward 2 James Ross Ward 6
Wm. H. Hunneyman Ward 3 William P. Gove Ward 7
John C. White Ward 4 Edwin R. Langevin Ward 8
Thomas B. Jennings Ward 9
CITY ADMINISTRATION
Office of the City Manager Woodbury Brackett, City Manager
Airport Department Woodbury Brackett, City Manager
Assessing Department C. Fred Moulton, Assessor
A. Harold MacNeil, Assessor
Shelby O. Walker, Assessor
City Hall Department Arthur E. Roby, City Clerk
Civil Defense Department-- Laurence Riis, Sr. , Civil Defense Dir.
Engineering Department-Howard Raymond, (Acting) City Engineer
Ellsworth B. Philbrick, Engineering Inspector
J. Shepard Norris, Sealer of Weights & Measures
Finance Department Archie N. Gourley, City Auditor
Amos B. Morrison, City Collector
Wallace W. Jones, City Treasurer
Fire Department Clarence H. Green, Fire Chief
Henry E. Drew, 1st Deputy Fire Chief
Duncan M. Murdoch, 1st Deputy Fire Chief
Arthur R. Lee, 2nd Deputy Fire Chief
Health Department Pierre A. Boucher, M. D. , City Physician
Austin B. Presby, Sanitary Inspector
Legal Department Atlee F. Zellers, City Solicitor
Library Department Siri M. Andrews, Librarian
Personnel Department Woodbury Brackett, City Manager
Planning Department Gustaf H. Lehtinen, Planning Director
Police Department Arthur W. Mclsaac, Police Chief
J. Edward Silva, Deputy Police Chief
Public Works Department Woodbury Brackett, City Manager
Edward L. Howland, Cemetery Supt.
William H. Murphy, Sewer Supt.
Purchasing Department Woodbury Brackett, City Manager
Records Department Arthur E. Roby, City Clerk
Recreation & Parks Department --Donald F. Sinn, Recreation Dir.
Water Department G. Arthur Faneuf, Water Supt.
Welfare Department Gertrude E.Watkins, Welfare Dir.
Charles P. Coakley, Overseer of Poor, Wird 1
4 * * City of Concord
MUNICIPAL COURT
Judiciary Donald G. Matson, Judge
Francis E. Perkins, Special Judge
C. Murray Sawyer, Clerk of Court & Probation Officer
MUNICIPAL BOARDS
Board of Building Appeals
Eugene F. Magenau, Ch.
Carroll Garland
William Johns
Arnold Perreton
Donald Wells
Board of Health
Pierre A. Boucher, M. D. , Ch,
Homer E. Lawrence, M. D.
William D. Penhale, M. D.
Library Board of Trustees
Mrs. Eugene F. Magenau, Ch,
Joseph J. C omi
Otis Kingsbury
Chester G. Larson
Mayland H. Morse, Jr.
Mrs. Paul Shaw
Willis D. Thompson, Jr.
Mrs. Frederic K. Upton
Timothy Woodman
Recreation Advisory Council
RobertO. Blood, M. D. , Ch.
Russell B. Tobey, Vice-Ch.
Roland E. Allen
Pierre A. Boucher, M. D.
Mrs. Lewellyn Boutwell
Edson F. Eastman
Clarence E. Huggins
Mrs. Harlan F. Johnson
Mrs. Winslow E. Melvin
Mrs. Maurice W. Mullen
Peter J. Murphy
Samuel S. Richmond
Walter B. Sweet
Sulo J. Tani
Mrs. Alfred W. Tovey
City Planning Board
Dudley W. Orr, Ch.
Woodbury Brackett
Edward H. Brooks
Gardner G. Emmons
Douglas Everett
Warren H. Greene
A. Clifford Hudson
John B. Jameson
Board of Plumbing Examiners
Robert F. Keane, Sr. , Ch.
Ellsworth B. Philbrick
George E. Young
Trustees of Trust Funds
Robert M. Beyer
Wallace W. Jones
Leon Merrill
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Lawrence J. Moynihan, Ch.
Frederick Hall
Raymond V. Lapointe
Donald G. Matson
Frank J. Preston
Board of Revision of Assessments
Archie N. Gourley, Ch.
Howard E. Raymond
Allan N. Leavitt
Laurence J. Riis, Sr.
Atlee F. Zellers
Personnel Advisory Board
Herbert E. Kimball, Ch.
William H. Macurda
John H. Symonds
Annual Report * * 5
CITY OF CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
To the Citizens of Concord:
This report attempts to summarize in a
human interest way the highlights of the
1955 municipal year.
Probably at no time in the one hundred
and two years since Concord became a city
have signs of progress been more evident.
Years of planning, insistence on maximum
local control of an efficient city government
and recent concerted citizen effort toward
industrial and general business growth is
bringing recognition to Concord as a city of
prosperity and opportunity.
The accomplishments of our city depart-
ments, in their day to day and round the
clock jobs of making our community a safe,
clean and healthful place to live, are made
possible by a cooperative City Council and
an alert citizenry.
The future holds great promise and also
great responsibility--! believe we can meet
the challenge.
Sincerely,
Woodbury Brackett
'City Manager
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS-1955
Your City Council meets in the Council Chamber at the
ity Hall on the second Monday of each month and at such other
times as it may be called by the City Manager or a majority of
its 15 members. These meetings are open to the public.
During 1955, the Council held 12 regular meetings, five
special meetings and 14 hearings. The Finance Committee, con-
sisting of the entire Council, held five meetings to consider the
budget. A total of 59 resolutions and 20 ordinances were adopted.
Jan. 10 Authorized City Manager to negotiate for sale of city
owned land on Airport Road for airport-related in-
dustrial uses.
Jan. 24 Adopted record budget of $1, 494, 006.
Feb. 7 Held joint meeting with Board of Education on plans for
new junior high school. (First joint meeting ever held. )
Feb. 14 Authorized Manager to hire engineers to survey Long
Pond and all other phases of the city water system.
Voted to abandon present open dump and undertake
sanitary fill operations.
Authorized Manager to sell land on Sheep Davis Road
for industrial development.
Adopted resolution deeding West Garden back to heirs.
Authorized Manager to sign agreement with Concord
Electric Company covering street lighting for next ten
years at a cost of approximately $56, 500. per year.
Went on record favoring proposed State legislation for
greater flood protection in the Merrimack Valley.
Mar. 14 Rezoned Heights area for commerical use to permit
industrial development on land transferred for this
purpose. (Meeting held at Penacook. )
Apr. 11 Preliminary approval given sanitary sewer construct-
ion on East and West Sides under special assessment
procedure.
Voted to extend and connect Freight Street andPleasant
Street Extension.
May 9 Authorized $1, 600, 000. bond issue for use of Concord
Union School District for school construction purposes.
Authorized Manager to obtain option to purchase Parker
School lot when no longer required for school use.
Authorized sale of 50 acres of land near Pembroke and
Canterbury Roads for industrial development.
June 13 Approved extension of East Side sanitary sewer system.
Approved Black Hill water main extension.
Passed ordinance enlarging local business zone, on
South Street in the vicinity of Avon Street, reversing
previous position.
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July 11 Approved extension of water system in Christian Ave-
nue and authorized $80,000. bond sale for construction.
Aug. 8 Approved construction of West Side sanitary sewer
and bond sale of $100, 000. to finance same.
Sept. 12 Passed ordinance regulating building within bounds o f
mapped streets.
Requested Manager to negotiate with State forimprove-
ment of North State Street with aid of State and Federal
funds.
Passed ordinance permitting referendum on Sunday
bowling at November election.
Oct. 10 Authorized purchase of Enright land for future sewage
disposal plant for $25,000.
Unanimously approved $40,000. bond issue to finance
construction of hanger at airport.
Approved motion indicating willingness to convey a por-
tion of Memorial Field, at a"nominal fee'.'for construct-
ion of a new YMCA building within five years.
Nov. 14 Authorized Manager to renew lease with Northeast Air-
lines, Inc. , for facilities at airport, at $200. a month.
Authorized review of compensation plan.
Authorized sale of 18 acres of land between Lawrence
Street and Heights Road to Defense Department as site
of new Army Reserve Training Center.
Nov. 29 Received 1956 Budget.
Dec. 12 Passed resolution commending Deputy Silva on his
long and faithful service to the City.
Restored name"01d Loudon Road"to section of Branch
Turnpike and Portsmouth Street.
Authorized negotiation with County for exchange of land
for widening Court Street and additional parking in Doyen
Park.
Concord's busy Main Street.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
RECORDS DEPARTMENT
CITY CLERK REQUIRED TO
CERTIFY APPLICATIONS FOR
KOREAN WAR BONUS
A statute passed by the
New Hampshire State Legis-
lature required all city and
town clerks to certify as to the
residence of all applicants for
the Korean War bonus. The City
Clerk handled a total of 527 ap-
plications for Concord veterans
between September 1 and De-
cember 31, 1955.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
ON NOVEMBER 8, 1955
A total vote of 4, 252 was
recorded at the semi-annual
municipal election, one of the
lowest number of votes cast at
a city election in many years.
Councilmen elected At-Large for a term of four years were; Her-
bert W. Rainie, Conrad W. Robinson and William A. Stevens.
Councilmen elected from the several wards were: James P. Ferrin,
Ward l;Paul M. Cunningham, Ward 2; William H. Hunneyman,
Ward 3; Malcolm McLane, Ward 4; Leroy W. Davis, Ward 5;
Clarence L. Clark, Ward 6; William P. Gove, Ward 7; Paul E .
Madden, Ward 8; Thomas B. Jennings, Ward 9.
An ordinance passed by the Council permitting Sunday
afternoon bowling in Concord was submitted to the voters in a special
referendum at this election. An affirmative vote was received.
City Clerk Arthur E. Roby com-
pleted 35 years of service to the
City on January 27, 1955.
CLERK MAY NOW LEAVE NOTICES AT HOMES OF COUNCILMEN
The City Clerk, acting as Clerk of the City Council, must
prepare and deliver notices advising members of the Council of all
meetings and hearings. Formerly these notices were required by
law to be delivered to each Councilman in person. An act of the
Legislature passed in 1955 made it legal for the Clerk to leave
these notices at the homes of Councilmen.
DEMAND FOR VITAL STATISTIC RECORDS CONTINUED HIGH
The City Clerk acts as custodian of all important docu-
ments and vital records effecting the city and its residents. Birth,
death and marriage records are kept here and certified copies of
these are furnished to the public at a norminal fee.
Vital statistics recorded during 1955, compared withl 954
were as follows:
1955 1954
Births 892 916
Marriages 302 327
Deaths 691 615
Annual Report * * 9
ASSESSING DEPARTMENT
This department is responsible for the appraisal of all
taxable property. It issues warrants for the collection of taxes;
prepares tax rolls for poll, head, real and personal property,
bank stock and yield taxes; assists with special assessment pro-
cedure and maintains all records pertaining to taxes and taxable
property.
It is headed by a Board of Assessors, composed of one
full-time and two part-time members, directly responsible to the
citizens of Concord.
1955 TAX WARRANTS SUBMITTED
Country, poll and bank stock tax warrants submitted to
the Tax Collector totaled $2, 534, 093. 19. The tax rate, based on
$1,000. of assessed valuation was set at $51.40 in Concord and
$56.48 in Penacook.
The assessed valuation of property in Concord for 1955
was $48, 278, 291. , an increase of $483,069. over 1954. (See chart
on opposite page. )
Poll and head tax warrants amounted to $ 1 00, 1 24. , an in-
crease of $3, 699. over 1954. For the first time an attempt was
made to trace over 1,400 missing poll tax payers. Inquiry cards
with postal return card forms attached were mailed to the last
known addresses with good results obtained.
ASSESSORS HELD 67 MEETINGS TO HEAR TAX APPEALS
So that they may hear all citizens desiring to appeal
their tax assessments, the Board of Assessors holds frequent
meetings for this purpose. During 1955, 87 appeals were heard
and resolved; 48 dealt with real
estate assessments, 2 9 with
stock-in-trade, six with ma-
chinery and four with trailers.
CITY ASSESSOR ELECTED
TO STATE ASSOCIATION
OFFICE
At the 45th annual
meeting of the Association of
New Hampshire Assessors,
Fred Moulton, full-time City
Assessor, was elected First
Vice-President of the Associ-
ation. The year 1955 als o
marked Mr. Moulton's 30th
year as an employee of the
City of Concord.
NEW ASSESSOR APPOINTED
Shelby O. Walker was
appointed to the Board of Ass-
essors on December 1 , to suc-
ceed Sydney Dach, who resigned
after more than five years of
service to the city.
"1
State Tax Commission official,
City Assessor and City Auditor
prepare to release 1955 tax rate.
TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION IN CONCORD 1945-1955
Year Year
1945 $32,963,846 1951 $47,013,784
1946 33,622,496 1952 47,490,362
1947 36,457,539 1953 - 47,828,712
1948 37,330,320 1954 47,795,222
1949 38,765,980 1955 _ 48,278,291
1950 --- 38,782,440
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting,
budget control, auditing receipts and expenditures, debt arrange-
ment, financial reporting, collection, custody and di sbursement
of all funds, and operation of office supply and duplicating services.
AUTO PERMIT FEES CONTINUE TO RISE
A total of 12,715 auto permits were issued during 1955,
yielding $121, 07 2. , an increase of almost 14% over the previous year.
TAX COLLECTIONS IMPROVE
The year ended with 90% of the 1955 property tax levy
and 74% of the poll tax levy collected. The balance outstanding on
account of property and poll taxes of prior years was reduced to
$2,897. This compares with a balance of $9,804. at the end of the
previous year. State head taxes outstanding decreased slightly,
from $21, 218. to $20,465.
COLLECTOR'S SALE DATE ADVANCED
The Collector's tax sale has been moved ahead by easy
steps during the past five years, from late September to the mid-
dle of May. This change has increased collections during the
early months of the year and enabled holding temporary borrow-
ings at the same level as formerly despite increased budgets.
NEW SCHOOL BONDS INCREASE DEBT
A total of $1,780,000. in general obligation bonds were
issued during the year, at the very favorable rate of 2, 10%. The
greater portion, or $1,600,000. was for construction and equip-
ment of schools; while $100,000. was borrowed for sanitary sewer
construction, and $80, 000. for extension of water mains. A size-
able portion (See page 55 ) of the sewer and water bonds will be re-
tired from special assessments against benefitted property. The
new debt, less payments made during the year resulted in a net
increase of $1, 591, 000. Details of the change appear in the table
foe low *
Balance at Payments New Debt Balance at
Purpose End of 1954 During 1955 Issued 1955 End of 1955
Municipal $ 846, 000. $ 115, 000. $ None " $ 731,000.
School 439,000. 44,000. 1,600,000. 1,995,000.
Water 150,000. 10,000. 80,000. 220,000.
Parking Areas 180,000. 20,000. None 160,000.
San. Sewers None None 100,000. 100,000.
$1,615,000. $ 189,000. $1,780,000. $3,206,000.
INTEREST RATES HIGHER
Interest rates on temporary loans in anticipation of taxes
Annual Report * * 11
collections were consistently higher than in previous years, rang-
ing from 1, 03% to 1. 60%, compared to a low of ,47%and a high of
. 78% in 1954.
TRUST FUND YIELD INCREASE
The principal amount in the hands of City Trustees for
cemetery, library and other miscellaneous beneficiaries increased
from $555, 977. in 1950 to $613,903. in 1955. The annual income
from investments during the same period increased from $14, 057.
to $20, 720. , brought about largely by increased yield on invest-
ments from 2. 5% in 1950 to 3.4% in 1955.
In addition to the funds in the hands of City Trustees, in-
come distributions from outside trustees increased from $12, 260 .
in 1950 to $14, 745. in 1955. The outside trusts are administered
by the Mechanicks National Bank under the wills of Benjamin and
Henry Kimball and by Dudley Orr & Frank Sulloway as trustees
under the will of William Thayer, for benefit of the public library.
SMALL BUT WORTHWHILE SAVINGS
A total of $2, 504. was realized through taking cash dis-
counts on accounts payable. Careful forecasting of cash balances
enabled the investment of temporarily idle funds yielding interest
income of $838. Savings made through quantity purchases of of-
fice supplies amounted to approximately $300. By printing many
forms, letterheads, etc. in the city's own shop and securing bids
on the remainder, savings of approximately $3,200. were realized.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The City Solicitor safeguards the City's interests in legal
matters. He is available for legal opinions, advice and research
to all department heads, special boards and members of the City
Council. He represents the City in all court actions and attends
all Council meetings and hearings.
$4, 535. 35 IN TAXES COLLECTED THROUGH LEGAL EFFORTS
The Solicitor performs a valuable service in collecting
delinquent taxes of all kinds, through court action and contact with
persons involved. His efforts were aided by an act of the 1955
Legislature removing restrictions on the number of cases which
can be entered in Small Claims Court during a given period.
He filed five claims in bankruptcy for recovery of taxes.
His office conducted 203 title searches in connection with property
tax sales for delinquent taxes.
PREPARED MANY LEGAL DOCUMENTS DURING THE YEAR
The Solicitor's office prepared 25 deeds, leases and agree-
ments for the City, and drew up nine ordinances and resolutions.
REPRESENTED CITY IN 13 COURT ACTIONS
The Solicitor represented the City in eight appearances
in Superior Court and five in Municipal Court. These cases in-
cluded zoning appeals, claims for damage by dogs, a claim of
illegal tax sale, trustee of wages of city employees and violations
of the Plumbing Code, parking and zoning laws. This illustrates,
in part, the variety of legal matters handled by the City Solicitor.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Engineering Department works closely with the
Public Works and Planning Departments to improve city services
and facilities and provide new ones. It is headed by the City Engi-
neer, assisted by a staff who perform survey and design work for
public works projects , issue building permits and administer local
building and zoning laws, keep city maps up-to-date and furnish the
public with needed information on street lines , sewer locations , etc.
LONG POND ROAD T. R. A. MAJOR 1955 DESIGN PROJECT
The department handled the survey, design, layout,
right-of-way, acquisition and supervision of construction of one and
two-tenths miles of highway, known as Long Pond or Crowley Road.
Smaller projects designed by the Engineering Depart-
ment were Blake Street reconstruction; Pleasant View Avenue
street, sewer and water construction; Auburn Street, Columbus
Avenue and Johnson Avenue sewer construction; traffic islands at
the intersection of Auburn and Center Streets; the Ford Avenue
parking lot and construction of Winant Street and Johnson Avenue.
66 STREETS RENUMBERED
As requested by the Post Office Department, to facilitate
mounted carrier mail delivery in the Concord Heights area, 66
streets were completely renumbered. The department worked with
the Planning Department in reviewing street names in that area.
SURVEY AND SUPERVISORY WORK DONE
Surveys were made , plans drawn and descriptions writ-
ten of lands sold by the city on Sheep Davis and Airport Roads
and land taken for cemetery expansion. Surveys were also made
and plans prepared for a sewer extension in the Heights Road
area, for the proposed extension of Bow Street through Neville
Street and for a future sewer main from the South Street area
south of Mooreland Avenue easterly to the Merrimack River.
Relaying of a collector sewer was necessitated by con-
struction of the F. E. Everett Highway through the Water Street area.
City supervision of this work, done by the State highway contractor,
was provided, with the assistance of a temporary engineer.
1955 A RECORD YEAR FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
The Engineering Department must approve plans and
specifications for all proposednew construction and alterations be-
fore work can be started. Although fewer permits were issued for
new construction, 126 compared with 160 last year, this year's total
of 317 permits was 43 more than the 1954 total. Broken down as to
types of construction, the following building permits were issued:
Number Valuation
New Construction: Single Houses 113 $1,054,125.
Filling Stations 7 118,500.
Stores - --- 2 5,700.
Institutions 1 -- 149,000.
Churches 2- - 265,000.
Industrial 1 5,000.
Alterations & Additions 109 531,410.
Miscellaneous 82 183,400.
Total 317 $2,335,305.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Planning Board seeks to guide the development of a
more progressive and better ordered community. Its office staff
is headed by a full-time Planning Director, who studies present
and future civic problems and reports his findings to the Board,
which submits its recommendations to the City Council.
CONCORD LAKE PROJECT REVIVED IN 1955
A bill authorizing construction of Concord Lake was in-
troduced at the 1955 session of the State Legislature. The Plan-
ning Board has favored construction of this potential recreation
facility since 1945. The Director devoted much time to explaining
the project to various civic and legislative bodies. A special Legis-
lative commission was created to further investigate the project.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AIDS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Planning Department supervised transfer of city
owned airport land for industrial development, prepared prelim-
inary plans for two industrial parks, advised rezoning of the air-
A. 70 Acres -Zoned for Industry-City utilities adjacent to site.
B. 450 Acres-Zoned for Industry &Commerce-City utilities adjacent.
C. 6. 5 Acres -Zoned for Industry-City utilities adjacent to site.
D. 90 Acres -Zoned for Industry-City utilities adjacent to site.
14 * * City of Concord
port area for commerical use and closely cooperated with the
Concord Regional Development Corporation in its efforts to bring
new industry to Concord. The map on the preceding page is the
result of a combined effort of these two agencies.
WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS STUDIED
Three petitions for water extensions, totalling 1,900
feet, and community sanitary sewer needs, including selection of a
site for a future sewage disposal plant, were studied by the Board.
ANNUAL SURVEY SHOWED 7, 560 FEET OF FRONTAGE OCCU-
PIED DURING YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1955
Construction on streets with full city services nearly
doubled the 1954 total of 4, 380 feet. This definitely reflects the
current accelerated trend in building construction. The annual
housing survey showed 216 vacant dwelling units, 26 more than in
1954. Sixty new dwelling units were completed during 1955.
Final plats for new portions of two existing subdivisions
were approved, subject to payment of the total cost of all required
municipal facilities by the subdivider.
FIRST COMPLETE REVIEW OF TRAFFIC LAWS SINCE 1951
In cooperation with the Police Department, the Board
studied the need for changes in Concord's traffic regulations, with
special emphasis on downtown traffic and parking problems, and
recommended several major changes to the Council.
Investigations and recommendations were made on such
subjects as banning through trucking on Broadway and South Fruit
Street, advising postponement of action; relocation of the Freight
Street taxicab stand to Storrs Street which was favored, and a re-
quest to allow all day parking in a section of the Freight Street lot
which was opposed.
MUCH ACTION BY PLANNING BOARD CONCERNING STREETS
During 1955 the Board processed five petitions for ex-
tensions of the city's residential street system, recommending
four and rejecting one. Three street widenings, one relocation
and four petitions for discontinuance of streets were considered
and approved. It forwarded 18 recommendations relating to street
names to the Council, half of which were prompted by a request of
the post office for review of streets in the Concord Heights area.
A proposed ordinance, based on state statutes, regulat-
ing the placing of buildings within the bed of mapped streets, was
framed, transmitted to the Council and approved.
A plan was prepared showing the mapped lines of a future
street connecting Bow and Neville Streets and land southerly thereof,
and acquisition of land for this purpose was recommended. Lay-
outs of Industrial Park Drive on Concord Plains and of Storrs
Street in Railroad Square were approved.
New residential streets added to the city's directory of
street names during 1955 were Springfield and Meadow Streets in
the South End, Tow Path Lane in East Concord and Eastern Avenue
on Concord Plains. The recently purchased way between Pleasant
Street Extension and Freight Street was named Storrs Street for
the late Mayor John Storrs. Access roads off Hall Street were
named Basin and Nashua Streets and another renamed Osgood Street.
Annual Report * * 15
PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY
CIVIL DEFENSE
ACTIVITIES EXPANDED DURING 1955
Under Civil Defense Director, Laurence J. Riis, Sr. ,
Concord's Civil Defense organization increased its activities.
Warden service was greatly expanded, and in Penacook a rescue
squard, under the Engineering & Rescue Unit, was organized and
functions for all local disasters. Hours of coverage at the ground
observer post were also increased through the efforts of Ground
Observer Corps Unit leaders.
Other officers in the Civil Defense organization are:
Deputy Director Henry C. Newell
Deputy Director for Women's Affairs Mrs. Lucie Weston
Ground Observer Corps Maurice E. Farley, Supv.
Chief Observer Mrs. Maurice E. Farley
Warning & Communications Unit Paul A. Carlson
Refugee Unit Stanley F. Little
Fire Fighting Unit Fire Chief, C. H. Green
Police Unit Police Chief, A. W. Mclsaac
Police Capt. , Daniel C. Abbott
Warden Services Unit Edwin DeAngelis
Engineering & Rescue Unit Howard E. Raymond
Transportation Unit Nile E . Faust &Chas. W. Fletcher
Health & Sanitation Unit Dr. Thomas M. Dudley
Norman Brown
MedicalNursing & First Aid Unit Dr. Robert O. Blood
Mildred Taylor
Official Photographer Robert Swenson
Public Information Officer Ralph H. Morse
CONCORD CD PARTICIPATES IN TEST ALERTS
Concord's Civil Defense organization participated suc-
cessfully in a nation-wide test alert on June 15, and in two state-
wide test alerts. Civil Defense headquarters was also activated
on a 24 hour basis for two hurricane alerts.
SIREN INSTALLED IN SOUTH END
A large siren was installed at Rollins Park on Broadway
at a cost of $3, 850. , one-half of which was assumed by the Fed-
eral government. This completes warning coverage of the South
End section not reached by the whistle at the CentralFire Station.
CLOSE COOPERATION WITH RED CROSS ASSURED
Stanley F. Little, Chief of the Refugee Unit, was appointed
Disaster Chairman of the local Red Cross to assure the closest
cooperation between these two emergency agencies.
VOLUNTEERS BADLY NEEDED
Unit leaders and the director held many meetings, and
spoke to various civic groups in an attempt to recruit volunteers .
Any citizens interested in contributing their services for any type
of Civil Defense activity should not hesitate to contact any of the
unit leaders listed above.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Concord's Fire Department ranks among the best in
equipment, training and fire loss average. It operates from one
central and three outlying fire stations with 16 pieces of motor-
ized fire fighting equipment.
HIGHEST FIRE LOSS SINCE 1948
Property valued at $425,425. was involved in fire caus-
ing a total property loss of $123, 393. 46. This is almost double
Concord's very low fire loss figure of $63,236.48 in 1954. The
increase was largely due to the serious fire at the Concord Hard-
ware & Supply Company on June 4, causing $81, 526. 39 damage.
Of the total loss, $117, 143.46 was compensated for by
insurance coverage, making a net loss of $6, 250. , or only about
5% of the total property consumed by fire a complete loss.
19 MORE CALLS RESPONDED TO IN 1955
The Fire Department responded to 624 calls during 1 955,
compared with 605 in 1954. Of the 624 calls received 76 were
box alarms and 548 were still alarms. Classification shows the
following types of fires occurred in Concord during 1955:
Residential 200 Mercantile 16
Grass & Brush 130 Out of Town Alarms 16
First Aid & Emergencies- 89
Smoke Scares 72
Auto Fires 68
False & Malicious Alarms 17
Manufacturing 9
Non-residential 4
Storage 3
Total-- 624
Chief Green and Fireman George
Livingston are shown here on the
occasion of the latter's retirement
August 7, 1955, after 50 years of
service.
ONE DEATH FROM FIRE IN
1955
The first death in Con-
cord from fire in five years
occurred when a man was trap-
ped in the Fanaras block fire
on February 20. Firemen re-
moved the victim alive, suffer-
ing from severe burns, but he
died two days later at the hos-
pital.
PERSONNEL OF FIRE DE-
PARTMENT INCREASED
Action of the City
Council, reducing the 84 hour
work week to approximately
74 hours (amounting to two ex-
tra days off per month) for
permanent firemen, made it
necessaryto add five new men
to the department, thus raising
the number of permanent
members to 50. Examinations
were administered and pro-
bationary appointments made
on April 1, 1955.
LARGE CALL FORCE AVAILABLE
In addition to regular members of the department there
are 78 call firemen. These men respond to box alarms and other
emergency calls to supplement the regular force. Drills are held
for call as well as permanent firemen.
MAINTENANCE WORK CARRIED ON BY FIREMEN
The Fire Department maintains in top condition its appa-
ratus and buildings at all times. This work is done almost en-
tirely by members of the department.
Allfire hose is tested periodically. Any lengths failing
to pass the test at required pressure are rejected and passed on
to other departments not requiring hose for emergency work. A
total of 22, 500 feet of hose are currently in service.
LEE PROMOTED TO 2ND DEPUTY
Arthur R. Lee, a member of the department for 19 years,
was promoted to 2nd Deputy on Feburary 1, 1955, to fill a vacancy
caused by the resignation of Joseph Greenough, Jr. on January 1 ,
1955.
CHIEF GREEN HONORED BY RE-ELECTION TO EXECUTIVE
BOARD OF NEW ENGLAND FIRE CHIEFS' ASSOCIATION
At the 33rd annual conference of the New England Fire
Chiefs' Association held in June, Chief Clarence H. Green was
made State Director of the association from New Hampshire.
CHARITIES AIDED BY FIREMEN
In addition to their regular schedule of work, the firemen
participated in several chari-
table and civic projects. Chief
among these was their well
known annual project of build-
ing toy replicas of fire trucks
for Christmas giving to under-
priviledged children. Over
500 of these trucks were
turned out in 1955, using
materials and money donated
by local merchants and
businessmen. The Fire De-
partment aerial ladder was
used in assisting the local
Chamber of Commerce with
its annual arrival of Santa
Claus program.
A very successful
drive was conducted for bene-
fit of the Muscular Dystrophy
Association. This depart-
ment cooperated with the
Police Department in a paper
drive and benefit basketball
game for the March of Dimes
and in the Jimmy Fund cam-
paign.
Firemen are shown battling
the Concord H a r d w a r e &
Plumbing Supply Company
blaze, Concord's worst fire
since 1948.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police Department is dedicated to protecting and
assisting the citizens of Concord in the most efficient, equitable
and courteous manner possible.
FEWER MAJOR OFFENSES IN 1955
An encouraging note was a decrease of 37% in the num-
ber of major offenses, from 103 in 1954 to only 65 in 1955. Lar-
cenies accounted for 54 out of the total number compared with 75
last year.
INCREASED NUMBER OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES COMMITTED
Of the 1 1 ,736 offenses committed in Concord during 1955,
11, 139 were traffic violations, compared with 8, 128 traffic vio-
lations out of a total of 8,642 offenses in 1954. The number of
parking violations increased by nearly 2, 000 over last year.
There were 404 traffic accidents this year, resulting in
injuries to 1 30 persons. This is 39 more accidents than last year,
but 13 fewer injuries. Four persons died as a result of traffic
accidents, the same number as in 1954.
845 PARKING METERS IN CITY PATROLLED & MAINTAINED
During 1955, 26 meters were reset, 13 due to a change
made in parking on Pleasant Street Extension, 37 posts were
straightened and 17 heads tightened.
A survey, on which the Police Department cooperated
with the Planning Department, disclosed a total of 2,395 parking
spaces in the city. Of these, 1,013 were on-street and 1,382
were off-street spaces, and approximately one-fourth, or 657,
downtown parking spaces were in metered areas.
RESPONDED TO OVER 1,000 AMBULANCE CALLS IN 1955
The Concord Police Department furnishes free night
and day ambulance service within the city limits. Atotal of 1,130
ambulance trips were made in 1955, 135 more than in 1954.
ONE-THIRD OF ALL STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED
It is interesting to note that your Police Department
recovered $3,330.80 in stolen property of the $9, 941. 56 worth
reported missing during 1955.
City Manager and
Police Chief view
new police service
truck.
Deputy Chief
Edward J. Silva
DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRED AFTER 48 YEARS SERVICE
Veteran policeman, Edward J. Silva, retired on De-
cember 31, 1955, after 48 years of service to the department and
citizens of Concord. Deputy Silva started police work in 1907 as
a special officer, became a regular member of the department in
1911 and rose through the ranks to become Deputy Chief in 1935.
He was instrumental in initiating finger print work in this depart-
ment.
POLICE TRAINING CARRIED ON
In a constant effort to improve police efficiency, train-
ing courses are carried on for police personnel. During 1955, three
members of the department completed a course in public speaking
conducted by the University of New Hampshire, nine officers at-
tended a refresher course in first aid and all members of the depart-
ment received firearms training under a special agent of the F.B.I.
POLICE CHECK BICYCLES BEFORE REGISTRATION
During the month of April each year, the Police Depart-
ment checks all bicycles and issues registration plates. A fee of
25£ is charged. All bicycles must have a light, horn or bell and
red reflector. A total of 2, 06 1 bicycles were registered in 1955.
This year for the first time, a crew of police made
scheduled inspections at city school years. This was to speed
registrations and protect many children from having to bring
their "bikes" through heavy traffic to the police station.
ANOTHER BUSY YEAR FOR C. P. B. A. BOY 'S CLUB
The Police Boy's Club provides healthful and character-
building activities for boys who might not otherwise be reached.
It maintains a club house on Highland Street with modern gym-
nasium facilities.
Basketball teams are organized which compete with
teams throughout the area. In February, the 100 pound midget
team played the Dover team at the Boston Garden court. Classes
are conducted in boxing, wrestling and tumbling and weekly movies
are shown during the winter and spring seasons. Parties are held
at Hallow'een and Christmas.
Annual Report * * 21
MUNICIPAL COURT
The Municipal Court sets on six days each week, between
9:00 A. M. and 12:00 Noon, to hear criminal and then civil cases.
It is frequently necessary to hold sessions in the afternoon as
well, due to the increasing number of cases to be heard.
1955 RECORD YEAR FOR COURT RECEIPTS--UP 30%OVER 1 954
Municipal C ourt receipts for the year totaled $37,988.32,
of which $36, 362. was received from fines, $59. 50 from entry
fees and writs and $1, 566. 82 from miscellaneous sources.
Court costs and miscellaneous expenses amounted to
$6, 421. 58. $12, 843.90 was turned over to the State MotorVehicle
Department as its share in motor vehicle fines and the City of
Concord retained $18, 722. 84.
NUMBER OF COURT CASES CONTINUES TO RISE
An increase of almost 50% was seen in the number of
criminal cases heard during 1955. Increases in these and other
types of cases over 1954 are shown as follows:
1955 1954
Criminal: Felonies
Misdemeanors
Civil cases
Parking violations
Small claims
Total 14,502 9,408
The court handled 83 cases involving juveniles, 33 more
than during 1954.
SPECIAL JUSTICE KING RETIRED
On October 9, 1955, Special Justice Peter J. King retired.
Attorney Francis E. Perkins was appointed to succeed him as
Special Justice on October 10, 1955.
Concord's Municipal Court is one of the few in the State
staffed entirely by practicing lawyers.
19
20
4, 256
2, 158
193
110
8,445
6, 528
1. 589
592
INSPECTIONS
Hardly a day goes by that inspections, investigations or
tests are not carried on in the interest of a safer, healthier and
more attractive community. City departments doing the major
share of this work are the Health, Fire and Engineering Depart-
ments.
Are promoted by frequent inspection of alleys
by the Sanitary Inspector.
1, 840 DAIRY SAMPLES COLLECTED & ANALYZED DURING 1955
The Sanitary Inspector collects dairy food samples from
all producers distributing in the Concord market and analyzes
these for purity and quality. He also collects rinse samples from
clean containers which he tests for bacteria content. During 1955
he issued 340 written reports of analyzes to producers and dealers.
He also makes periodic inspections of dairy herds and facilities.
Another phase of the Sanitary Inspector's work is investi-
gation and inspection of possible health hazards throughout the city.
He makes regular checks of stores, restaurants, schools and all
other places where food is handled commerically, checking for
quality and sanitary conditions of storage, display and handling.
He makes investigations at every site where a complaint is re-
ceived. No barber shop, restaurant, boarding home, food market
or dairy producer is allowed to operate in Concord before the
establishment has been inspected and licensed by the Health De-
partment. During 1955 the inspector made a total of 1 ,345 inspect-
ions and investigations , and issued 329 written notices for correct-
ion of sanitary law violations.
FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTORS ACT TO PREVENT FIRE
It is impossible to measure in terms of money and lives
the amount saved :-ach year through fire prevention efforts, but it
is certain that the sum would be impressive. A total of 1, 257 in-
spections for fire safety were made throughout the city during
1955. These include monthly inspections at all convalescent
homes and frequent inspections in the high value district of the
city and at churches, hospitals, schools, theatres and all public
buildings. Fairs, carnivals and all other places where large
numbers of people congregate are patrolled by fire details.
All new and conversion oil burner installations must be
inspected before they are put into operation, due to the combusti-
ble nature of the fuel. The department made 913 of these inspect-
ions during 1955.
BUILDING INSPECTOR ADMINISTERS BUILDING LAWS
In addition to examining plans for new construction and
alterations, the Building Inspector visits all buildings and sites
where complaints of violations or unsafe conditions are received,
often accompanied by fire and health inspectors.
He rules on all violations of the Zoning Ordinance and
Building and Plumbing Codes according to rules set forth in these
laws. Appeals from his decisions may be taken to the Zoning
Board or Board of Building Appeals. During 1955 the Zoning
Board held 28 meetings and heard 76 cases; notable among these
were the Foy filling station, S. P. C.A. animal shelter and McKee
super market petitions. The Board of Building Appeals held four
meetings, hearing four cases.
The Board of Plumbing Examiners, of which the Build-
ing Inspector is a member, seeks to protect the city and the public
by requiring all plumbers to be examined and licensed. It issued
licenses to 23 journeymen and 30 master plumbers in 1955, and
administered examinations to two new applicants.
The City Sealer of Weights & Measures works closely
with the State Department of Agriculture, in testing for accuracy
weighing and measuring devices of all kinds throughout the city .
Annual Report * * 23
PUBLIC HEALTH & WELFARE
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Health Department, headed by the City Physican,
maintains a clerk in the city hall to answer questions, receive
complaints and handle clerical details. The Sanitary Inspection
Division is in constant touch with health conditions throughout the
city. Laboratory facilities for chemical testing are provided in
the city hall. (See page 23 ) The public comfort station on Warren
Street is also operated by the Health Department.
415 CHILDREN ATTENDED HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS
Free immunization and vaccination clinics are held at
the city hall, with assistance of the Concord Visiting Nurse As-
sociation staff. Seven such clinics were held during 1955.
CONCORD ACTS TO CONTROL POLIO
Concord had 14 cases of poliomyelitis during 1955, an
increase of eight cases over 1954. With release of the Salk polio
vaccine, this community joined others in taking steps to combat
the disease. Four polio clinics, directed by the City Physican,
were held at local schools for administering the vaccine to first
and second grade children. Approximately 1,500 children re-
ceived first and second shots.
A tot3.1 of 7 57 cases of communicable disease were
reported to the Health Department during 1955. An infection of
measles reached epidemic proportions during February.
CITY AID TO CONCORD HEALTH AGENCIES
Concord Hospital was aided by the City's usual financial
contribution. The Hospital's request for aid is based on the
amount of its deficit apportioned among the communities which it
serves according to the total amount of service rendered the citi-
zens of each during the previous year. In 1955 Concord contri-
buted $25,000. toward support of this important community service.
1955 saw the near completion of the new Concord Hospital struct-
ure on Pleasant Street.
The city government
also contributed $4,700. to sup-
port the work of ,the Visiting
Nurse Association inConcord
and Penacook, and continued
to furnish rent free accommo-
dations in the city hall for its
office and clinics.
City Physican administers
diphtheria -tetanus - whooping
cough anti-toxin at Health
Department clinic.
WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Relief on the municipal level is handled by the City Wel-
fare Department, administered by the Welfare Director in Con-
cord and by the Overseer of the Poor in Penacook, with offices
in both places. Each request for assistance is thoroughly investi-
gated before relief is granted.
STATE CONTRIBUTION FOR WELFARE MEDICAL EXPENSES
REDUCED
The State of New Hampshire's sharply curtailed appro-
priation for welfare purposes caused it to reduce its contribution
for welfare medical expenses on September 1, shifting these ex-
penses to local sources.
GENERAL RELIEF COSTS LOWEST IN FIVE YEARS
As seen on the chart below, city welfare expenses con-
tinued to decline for the fifth successive year. In 1955 the De-
partment aided 36 cases, representing 81 persons, at a cost of
$22, 818. 70. This is a decrease of five cases from last year, al-
though the number of persons aided remained the same, and a de-
crease of $2, 644. 1 1 in expenditures.
WELFARE AID RENDERED AGED AND INFIRMED WITH AS-
SISTANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS
In 1955 Old Age Assistance cases, including aliens,
numbered 259 with expenditures of $47,775.90 in City funds;
$4,882.47 less than last year. Where the recipients were citi-
zens the State and Federal governments assume 75% of the total
cost, and 50% of the total in the case of aliens.
Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled cost the
City $2,335.73, a slight decrease from last year, with six persons
aided. The State and Federal governments also participate in
this program, together assuming 65% of the entire cost.
CAUSES OF WELFARE NEED CITED
The following shows the reasons for relief need and the
approximate per cent of cases in each catagory during 1955 com-
pared with 1954.
Sicknes s
Insufficient Income
Unemployment
Marital Difficulties
Unemployment
Partially Handi-
capped
1955
1954
23%
3 5%
23%
3 0%
21%
20%
19%
5%
10%
5%
4%
5%
CITY DONATION TO FAMILY
SERVICE AGENCY
The City aided the
valuable work of the Concord
Family Service Bureau with an
appropriation of $350. , plus
rent free office space in the
city hall.
TREND IN CITY WELFARE COSTS 1946-55
•46 '47 '48 '49 '50 '51 '52 '53 '54 '55
PUBLIC SERVICES
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
For 19 years the City of Concord has owned and operated
the Concord Airport as a service to its citizens and visitors.
Airport maintenance work, consisting mainly of plowing
the runways in winter and care of grounds in summer, is handled
by the City Public Works Department.
IMPROVED FLIGHT SCHEDULE INAUGURATED
Northeast Airlines, Inc. , which serves Concord Airport,
scheduled daily round-trip service directly to and from New York,
beginning in September, 1955. InOctober another flight was added
via Boston, making three flights stopping at Concord daily.
MORE CARGO HANDLED DURING 1955
Passengers Enplaned
Cargo Handled: Mail
Express
Freight
Total Cargo Handled
1955
1, 614
3, 226 lbs.
5,466 lbs.
10,409 lbs.
19, 101 lbs.
1954
1,839
2, 948 lbs,
3, 898 lbs,
6, 156 lbs,
13, 002 lbs,
C. A. P. TO ERECT NEW BUILDING
In an exchange of land with the City, a small lot at the
northwest corner of the airport was deeded to the local Civil Air
Patrol unit as a site for its new building.
AIRPORT BECOMING CENTER OF INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
Much of the approximately 300 acrss of land transferred
this year for industrial development borders directly on the airport.
The new plant of Richard D. Brew & Company located nearby was
completed. In line with anticipated greater use of the air port, the City
plans future improvements in lighting, runways and other facilities.
The Airport Administration Building is filled to capacity with
State and Federal government and industrial air-related activ-
ities, as well as airline offices. Two private flying services
operate from city leased hangers shown at the left.
CEMETERIES
A service too seldom recognized is that performed by
the Cemetery Division of the Public Works Department. Ten city
cemeteries, at widely separated locations, are cared for, lots
sold and the public assisted in locating lots and graves. Also,
two private cemeteries, Calvary on North State Street and Pena-
cookCalvary, are maintained and the city reimbursed for the cost.
CEMETERY CREW MOWS 137 ACRES
A total of 202 acres of land is held by the city for ceme-
tery purposes, of which 119 acres are currently in use. Constant
mowing and trimming are required to k e e p 137 acres mowed
short. The crew also cares for lots, shrubs, trees and flower
beds, and attends to leaf and snow removal in season
ASSISTED WITH 377 INTERMENTS--60 MORE THAN IN 1954
The Cemetery Division assisted undertakers with 377 in -
terments in local cemeteries, including Calvary. Seventy lots of
varying sizes were sold in city cemeteries and 29 in Calvary.
In addition, city crews assisted contractors in setting 96
foundations for monuments in all cemeteries.
NEW BLOCKS COMPLETED IN 1955
Blocks MM and OO in Blossom Hill Cemetery were sur-
veyed, pinned out, graded and seeded ready for sale of lots.
Other improvements included an island built in the center of the
pond at Blossom Hill for protection of the wild life and a new
rubber tile floor laid in the cemetery office.
MANY TRUSTS FOR CEMETERY CARE
The Trustees of Trust Funds hold 3, 120 trusts for ceme-
tery care, of which 80 new ones were added in 1955, amounting
to$10,321. A total of $481 ,202. 17 is now held in cemetery trusts.
This money is used for care, repair and decoration of lots.
The main gate and office at Blossom Hill, Concord's largest
cemetery.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
A CENTURY OF LIBRARY SERVICE
With the year 1955 the library completed 100 years of
service to the citizens of Concord. A city supported public library
was established by ordinance adopted August 25, 1855, a Board of
Trustees was organized and $1,500. appropriated. Gifts of
money and books were received from generous citizens. In 1857
the library had a collection of 2,291 books housed in one room.
From this beginning your public library has grown to
occupy a modern building with reference, children's, young
people's and periodical sections, offices and meeting rooms;
maintaining a branch library in Penacook and a booktrailer visit-
ing seven different sections of t h e city weekly; also providing
book service at the Concord Hospital and constantly making loans
to the elementary schools.
Over the years the aim of your public library has re-
mained the same as that expressed in 1856 by its Board of Trust-
ees, that the library be "the cherished institution of the city; of
all the people of the city;--its benefits --equally accessible to all".
LIBRARY CIRCULATION CONTINUED UPWARD TREND
Concord's 20,223 borrowers circulated a total of 239,407
books during 1955, an increase of 9,197 books over the 1954 total.
In line with this, the book collection was increased by 6, 330 vol-
umes, making a total collection of 72,044 books. To keep the card
catalog up to date it was necessary for the Catalog Division to
type and file 21, 887 new cards during the year.
Award winners in the 1955
summer reading program
are shown here with their
leader.
PER CAPITA COST OF MAIN-
TAINING LIBRARY RELA-
TIVELY SMALL
The library was main-
tained during 1955 at a total
cost of $73,062., of which
$18,850. was supplied by in-
come from Trust Funds and
$54,211. was appropriated by
the City. This cost to t h e
public amounted to approxi-
mately $1.86 per resident--
considerably less than the
price of one good book!
INITIATED HONOR SYSTEM
OF CHARGING OUT PAPER
BOUND BOOKS
All a borrower must
do is report the number of
such books taken and return
the same number with no fixed
time limit imposed.
LIBRARY SERVES ALL AGE
GROUPS
The Children's Di-
vision sponsored 63 story
hours and 29 film programs
during the year. Classes in
children's books for mothers
of pre-school children proved
increasingly popular. Forty
school classes visited the
library for instruction in its
use and staff members visited
the schools frequently. Good
reading by children and young
people is encouraged by the
Junior Book Club, and a
library sponsored summer
reading program in which 175
boys and girls participated
this year.
The library sponsored
32 discussion group meetings
and provided facilities for 142
other meetings. The library
staff delivered 15 talks before
groups and represented the
library at 103 meetings dur-
ing the year. Weekly articles
about books, lists of new books
and news items on library
activities were prepared for
newspaper publication.
The Reference Division answered 5, 300 questions and
filled 3,000 requests for books.
The Young People ' s Room is
a scene of much activity after
school each day.
CHILDREN ENTERTAINED AT LIBRARY BY C. W. ANDERSON
Mr. C. W. Anderson of Mason, well known artist and
author of books about horses, entertained a capacity audience of
children with stories and sketches, on November 2. Mr. Ander-
son presented the library with a portfolio of his paintings of
horses.
LIBRARY EXHIBITS ATTRACT MUCH ATTENTION
The main library provides an attractive setting, easily
accessible to all for the display of many types of art work. Ex-
hibitions this year included: ceramics by Isobel and Frederick
Karl of Peterborough; wood engravings by Herbert Waters of
Holderness; drawings and engravings by Harry E. Thompson of
Pittsfield; water colors by Mrs. Marion Rawson of East Alstead;
paintings by children of many lands, known as the "Art for World
Friendship" exhibit; oil paintings by Concord Artists, Inc. and
work by public school art and craft classes.
FIRST WOMAN TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF LIBRARY BOARD
Mrs. Eugene Magenau was elected Chairman of the Board
of Library Trustees this year, becoming the first woman to hold
this office in the history of the board.
AnnualReport * * 29
RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
SUMMER PLAYGROUND SEASON MOST SUCCESSFUL
Nine playgrounds were operated for 10 weeks. Attend-
ance was estimated at 75,460, up 10% over 1954. A varied pro-
gram of activities in athletics, arts and crafts, dancing, music,
nature, etc. was carried on plus the following special events:
Rotary Club City Swim Meet Playground Circus
Lake Sunapee Train Trip Tennis Tournament
Playground Water Circus Weirs Train Trip
Be Kind to Aminals Week Baseball League
Playground Talent Shows Peanut Carnival
Beginners Swim Lessons Recreation Revue
4th of July Field Days Archery Tournament
SPECIAL CITY -WIDE EVENTS ENJOYED BY THOUSANDS
Jaycee Silver Skates Derby* Winter Carnival Ball
Easter Egg Hunt* New Year's Eve Ball
Do-It-Yourself Hobby Show* Jack O'Lantern Ball
Sports Night Show* Eddie Moylan Tennis Clinic
Jaycee FoulShooting Tourney* 4th of July Fireworks
* Inaugurated in 1955
REGULAR PROGRAMS & SERVICES IMPROVED & EXPANDED
After-school sports (baseball, Softball, tennis, hockey, etc.)
Four Basketball Leagues for Men &; Boys
Men's Touch Football under floodlights
Physical Education Class for Handicapped Judo Class
Children's & Adult's Arts & Crafts Classes Concord Sunset Club
Children's & Adult's Archery Classes Concord Play School
Record Hops (41 conducted)
Family Night Neighborhood Square Dances (46 conducted)
WINTER SPORTS CONTINUED POPULAR
An estimated 50, 000 persons of all ages skated at White
Park alone during 78 days of skating. Children's and adult classes
were conducted in skiing, ice skating and figure skating. A hockey
rink was maintained and hockeyteams organized. Certain streets
in the city were set aside for coasting.
GOLF COURSE RECEIPTS UP IN 1955
Income at Beaver Meadow Municipal Golf Course totaled
$6, 126. , an increase of more than 18% over 1954. The Beaver
Meadow Social Club was organized.
ESTIMATED 300,000 USED RECREATION FACILITIES
Facilities were maintained for use of more than 50 organ-
izations and hundreds of individuals in 150 acres of parks, play-
grounds, athletic fields, etc. Ball diamonds were maintained for
434 practices and games.
1955 saw substantial improvements,- among them removal
of the pavillion to Garrison Park; renovation of West Street Ward
House for recreation use; fencing of asphalt court and layout of
archery range at White Park; fencing of Doyen Park with cedar
posts ; construction of portable bleachers, rustic benches and signs;
oil burner installed for better heating at White Park administration
building; drinking fountains installed; 7,000 feet of lumber cut for
construction purposes; shrubs planted and park walks improved.
30 * * City of Concord
Hi m*
A hockey game
at the White Park rink
Winners at
a playground
pet show
A MUNICIPAL UTILITY
Concord's Water Department, unlike other city depart-
ments, operates like a private company in respect to finance, de-
riving its revenue exclusively from income from its own services.
Its aim is to provide a constant and abundant supply of pure water
for the citizens of Concord.
1955 BIGGEST CONSTRUCTION YEAR SINCE 1940
A total of 15,245 feet of water main was laid, making
this the largest construction year since the 14 inch main was laid
from West Concord to Penacook 15 years ago. The end of 1955
saw a network of 106.3 miles of water mains in operation through-
out the city.
The largest construction projects were the so-called
"Black Hill" extension on Airport Road and Manchester Streets,
and the River Road and Abbott Road extensions in Penacook.
In connection with this new construction, 18 new hydrants were
set, six hydrants replaced and 34 main line valves installed.
Several smaller extensions were laid and old mains relaid in
some sections. All pipe used was cement lined cast iron, rang-
ing in size from six to 12 inches.
RECORD NUMBER OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS INSTALLED
During 1955, 117 new service connections were laid and
77 old services were replaced, using copper tubing on all. This
is the largest number of new services laid during a single year
WATER CONSUMPTION IN CONCORD
1945-1955
and makes a total of 5,739
services and 5, 111 meters
now in use. Unmetered
services include municipal
buildings and facilities, un-
completed construction and
flat rate customers, using
less than the minimum
amount of water a year.
INCREASED WATER CON-
SUMPTION
Water consumption
during 1955 was 1,436,484,
000 gallons, or a daily aver-
age of 3,935, 373 gallons. Of
the total amount consumed
943,171,000 gallons were
pumped and 493,313,000 gal-
lons were supplied by gravity.
The chart on the preceding
page shows the rate of in-
crease in Concord's water con-
sumption over the last 10
years.
The extremely hot
month of July set a r e c ord
for water consumption in a
single month, with 145 , 000,
000 gallons used.
Inspite of a very dry
year and record water con-
sumption the water supply
was ample and no restrictions
of any kind were imposed on
its use.
Water Department crew lays
new main in River Road,
Penacook.
PENACOOK LAKE SOURCE
OF CITY WATER
Penacook Lake,
often called Long Pond, is the principal source of Concord's
water supply. It has been restricted exclusively for this pur-
pose since 1951. It is patrolled regularly by department em-
ployees and permission for outside agencies to make use of it
for any purpose must be granted by act of the City Council.
The council granted requests during 1955 for ice cutting oper-
ations on the lake and for the State Fish & Game Department
to trap game fish for transfer to other ponds.
STUDY OF WATER SUPPLY AUTHORIZED
Thomas R. Camp of Boston, one of the country's lead-
ing authorities on water supply, was engaged to investigate
ways of improving Concord's water supply, and began work on
this project during March. At the end of the year this survey
was practically completed and a report is expected early in
1956.
Annual Report * * 33
CITY HOUSEKEEPER
The City Public Works Department sweeps, disposes of
wastes, sprays and trims trees, removes snow, paints and makes
repairs on a city wide scale as carefully as one would care for a
home and garden.
EXCESSIVE CRACKING UP OF PAVEMENTS DUE TO UNUSUAL
WINTER WEATHER
Lack of snowfall early in the winter allowing frost to
penetrate deep into the ground followed by warm days, cold nights
and occasional rain softening the soil under pavements together
with the weight of vehicles above caused the pavements to break
up. City street crews used as much as 80 tons of cold patch in a
single day in an effort to keep streets safe and relatively smooth.
An abnormal number of calls to thaw out culverts, catch
basins and ditches kept the steamer in almost constant use during
February.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS MADE
The Public Works Department crews rebuilt Pleasant
View Avenue, amounting to 600 feet of street between Pleasant
and School Streets.
South Spring Street was widened at a point near Concord
Street. This involved purchase and cutting away of a piece of land
formerly jutting out into the street and obstructing vision. Both
the street and sidewalk at this point were straightened and resur-
faced.
The Crowley Road was rebuilt to New Hampshire
secondary road standards and completed except for cleaning up
and surfacing. This project was handled entirely by city crews
under the State Town Road Aid program.
A fire hazard, which had existed in the center of the city
for many years, was eliminated with the rebuilding of Blake Street.
Its original 10 foot width was increased to 16 feet with 18 inch
sidewalks on either side.
A
city crew
builds traf-
fic islands
at the in-
tersection
of Center
and Auburn
Streets,
a project
undertaken
primarily
for the
safety of
children
attending
the Dewey
School.
7, 000 SQUARE YARDS OF SIDEWALK RESURFACED
Badly needed sidewalk repairs were undertaken during
1955, with about 7,000 square yards of the worst sections resur-
faced. This begins a sidewalk improvement program which it is
expected to take several years to complete.
OVER 1,200 FEET OF NEW SANITARY SEWER MAIN LAID BY
CITY SEWER DIVISION
In addition to three large sewer jobs handled by con-
tractors, several smaller sanitary sewer projects were laid by
the Sewer Division crew. These included 600 feet of Auburn
Street, 500 feet on Pleasant View Avenue, 110 feet on Columbus
Avenue and 30 feet connecting a subdivision off East Side Drive.
All these projects were paid for either wholly or in part by those
benefitting.
CITY COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF SOME 37,000 CUBIC
YARDS OF REFUSE DURING 1955
City refuse packers supplemented frequently by open
trucks traveled a total of 37, 000 miles collecting approximately
68, 000 cubic yards of refuse. Table garbage collection is furn -
ished by a private contractor at a cost to the city of $8, 000. a year.
CITY ENGINEER & SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RE-
SIGNED
Wesley E. Haynes resigned in June from the position of
City Engineer & Superintendent of Public Works, which he had
held for the past three years. Howard E. Raymond was appointed
Acting City Engineer.
TREE CREW FIGHTS DUTCH ELM DISEASE
The Dutch Elm disease continued to spread promoted
by a heavy infestation of elm beetles. Nine city trees were re-
ported infected by the State entomologist, and these were sched-
uled for removal in an attempt to curb the disease. It is unfortu-
nate that many infected trees are located on private property and
cannot be ordered removed.
The city
tree crew
is kept
busy with
spraying,
trimming
and re-
moval of
city trees.
Over 70
maple sap-
lings were
set out, and
49 large
trees were
removed
during
1955.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FORD AVENUE PARKING LOT COMPLETED
City off-street parking facilities were increased by 22
parking spaces with completion of the Ford Avenue parking lot
adjacent to the city hall. New type four-hour parking meters
were installed at a cost of only $12. 50 per car space, out of a
total cost of $1,274. per space. Use of and receipts from the
lot were quite satisfactory during the approximately four month
period which the meters were in operation during 1955.
PURCHASE OF LAND FOR FUTURE SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT
Anticipating future needs, the City purchased for $25,000
50 acres of land off Hall Street at a bend in the Merrimack River,
from C . T. Enright for future use as site of a sewage disposal plant .
PLANS FOR AIRPORT EXPANSION
The City undertook to provide for construction of a new
hangar at the Concord Airport to be used by Fern's Flying Service.
Plans were drawn, bids received, and plans revised in an attempt
to keep costs under the $40,000. appropriated for the project.
A request for Federal Airport Aid was filed in November
with the State Aeronautics Commission for a new lighting system and
other needed improvements at the airport. The total estimated cost
of this project is $50,000., of which the City will pay one-fourth.
SANITARY SEWERS CONSTRUCTED
Two extensive new sanitary sewer projects were com-
pleted during November in the East Side and West Side sections of
the city, totalling over 10,000 feet of sewer main laid at a cost of
$150,000., part of which will be recovered under special as-
sessment procedure.
The East Side project, laid in East Side Drive, Ormond
Street and Christian Avenue, was built by the Manchester S and,
Gravel & Cement Company. It is designed to ultimately serve 300
homes and places of business.
The West Side sewer was constructed to meet the needs of
the new Concord Hospital, and also serves the Carmilite Monastry
and residences on Pleasant Street. Laid by the Samuel Aceto Com-
The
Ford Avenue
Parking Lot
36 * * City of Concord
Laying the
sewer in
Pleasant Street
near the new
Concord Hospital
pany of Portland, Maine, it starts at Clinton Street, runs across
Memorial Field and other property to reach Pleasant Street just
east of the Pleasant View Home and extends along Pleasant Street.
This sewer may eventually be extended to serve the St. Paul1 s
School area and the presently undeveloped section north of Pleasant
Street.
PROGRESS ON STATE TOLL ROAD PROJECT
Continued progress on construction of the F. E. Everett
Toll Highway resulted in considerably changing the appearance of
the Hall Street-Water Street section of the city. It was necessary
for the State to purchase and have moved or demolished 34 houses
and other buildings to clear right-of-way for the new highway. A
new street, known as Basin Street, was created to provide access
to property located between the Merrimack River and the highway.
From a traffic interchange located just north of the Concord-Bow
line, the toll road becomes a freeway extending to Manchester
Street where it connects with the Concord thru-pass. Involved in
its construction are overpasses over Hall Street, the Boston 8z
Maine Railroad tracks and Manchester Street and an underpass
under South Main Street at the interchange.
Construction of
an overpass to
carry freeway
traffic over Hall
Street
Annual Report * * 37
FINANCIAL TABLES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET-
GENERAL FUND ASSETS
December
Cash:
First National Bank - General Account
Imprest Funds
Cash for Payment of Bonds & Coupons
Cash in Other Banks
Taxes Receivable:
Current Year Levy - Property $2l*2,Ull-33
Current Year Levy - Polls U, 918.80
Total Current Year 21*7,330.13
Less: Reserve for Abatements 23, 217. 3U
Prior Yrs. Levies - Property 1,573.80
Prior Yrs. Levies - Polls 1,322.98
Taxes Bought by City - Unredeemed 28,170.31
Total Prior Years & Unredeemed 31,067.09
Less: Reserve for Non-Realization 31,067.09
Accounts Receivable:
Water & Sewer Rentals U9,396.37
Departmental Receivables 19,939.11
Cemetery Receivables U, 338. 93
Less: Reserves for Non- Realization
Stores Accounts:
Stationery & Supplies Inventory 3,387.77
Postage Meter Inventory 86.90
Recreation Dept. Inventory 39U. lU
Less: Reserves for Non-Realization
Tax-Deeded Properties:
Less: Reserve for Non-Realization
State Head Taxes Receivable:
Current Year Levy
Prior Yrs. Levies
Total General Fund Assets
$315,723.38
1,035.00
75.00
175,000.00 $^91,833.38
22U.112.79
-0-
73,67U.Ul
15.075.U7
3,
3,
,868.81
,868.81
2.
2.
,765.97
,765.97
16
3.
,899.15
,565.65
22U.112.79
58,598. 9U
-0-
20.U6U.80
$795,009.91
TRUST FUND ASSETS
Cash - National State Capital Bank
Investments
U.826.U3
633,760.85
638,587.28
CAPITAL FUND ASSETS (MUNICIPAL & SCHOOLS)
»Bond Requirements - Future Years:
Municipal
School ,
731,000.00
1,995,000.00 2,726,000.00
BOND FUND ASSETS
Cash - National State Capital Bank
Cash - In Other Banks
Investments
19,095.37
3.895.00
1.U96, 105.00 1.519,095.37
GRAND TOTAL - ASSETS
5.673,692.56
*Does not Include Debt Payable from Water, Sewer, Parking Meter or Sp. Assess. Funds
38 * * City of Concord
GENERAL AND RELATED FUNDS
31, 1955
GENERAL FUND LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable:
Unpresented Coupons
Current Vouchers Payable
Unexpended Appropriations;
Union School District
Interest - Union School District Bonds ....
Penacook School District
Library Earmarked Income
Due to Other Funds:
Equipment & Stores Fund
Water Fund
Sanitary Sewer Fund
Parking Meter Fund
Advance Deposits:
Taxes Collected in Advance
Options, Plans, Etc
Head Taxes Due to State
Total General Fund Liabilities
$75.00
10,078.5b
$10,153.51*
1*1*9,763.00
20,505.00
39,988.614
32*5.16
510,1*01.80
51,1*22. 81
67,382.53
8,31*5.81
25,1*63.73
152, 611*. 88
78.11
580,1*8
658.59
22.903.10
,731.91
Current Surplus
Total General Fund Liabilities & Surplus
98,278,00
795,009,91
TRUST FUND LIABILITIES
Principal 613 , 903 . lit
Accumulated Income 2l*,681*.ll* 638,587.28
CAPITAL FUND LIABILITIES (MUNICIPAL & SCHOOL)
*Long-Term Debt:
Bonded Debt 2 , 726 , 000. 00
Long-Term Notes ^_ 2.726,000.00
BOND FUND LIABILITIES
Construction Authorized - School 1,500,000.00
Construction or Equipment Authorized 15, 1*30.21*
Vouchers Payable 2,932.10
Contracts Payable 733.03 1,519,095.37
GRAND TOTAL - LIABILITIES 5,678,692.56
Annual Report
39
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF CURRENT SURPLUS
For the Tear Ended December 31. 1955
Unappropriated Balance, December 31, 195k 1*3,085.89
Applied to 1955 Budget 1*3, 000. 00
Balance Remaining as of January 1, 1955 85789
1955 Budget Surplus
Unencumbered Balances of Appropriations 70 , 967 . 88
Excess of Actual over Estimated Revenues 1*3,533.97 llli.501.85
Plus: Excess Reserves Liquidated
Reserve Against Tax Deeded Property 935. 1*1 935.1*1
115,523.15
Less: Additional Reserves Set Up
To Increase Reserve Against Stores Accounts to 100$ 667.51
To Increase Reserve Against Taxes Rec. Prior Yrs. to 100$ 16,577.61* 17,21*5. 15
Balance Available for Reduction of 1956 Tax Rate 98,278.00
STATEMENT OF LONG TERM DEBT
December 31, 1955
Date of
Date of
Municipal:
Issue
Maturity
1937
1956
Signal System
191*8
1958
Equip. & Improve. .
191*9
1958
Equip. & Improve..
1953
1965
Int.
Rate
T
if
Principal
7,000.00
23,000.00
25,000.00
60,000.00
115,000.00
Paid in 1955
Interest
315-00
1,006.25
1,312.50
12,800.00
15, 1+33-75
Balance
Dec. 31, 1955
7,000.00
69,000.00
75,000.00
580,000.00
731,000.00
School:
High School 1925 1965 1*|
Additions & Renov. 1951* 1961* 1.20
Jr. High & Other . 1955 1975 2.10
ll+,000.00
30,000.00
-0-
1+1+,000.00
6,51+5-00
3,1+20.00
-0-
9,965-00
lU0,000.00
255,000.00
1,600,000.00
1,995,000.00
Self Liquidating:
Water Const. & Land 19l*9 1969 1.75
Parking Areas 1953 1963 1.50
*San. Sewer Const .. 1955 1965 2.10
#Water Const 1955 1966 2.10
10,000.00
20,000.00
-0-
-0-
2,537-50
2,550.00
-0-
-0-
30,000.00 5,087.50
11+0,000.00
160,000.00
100,000.00
80,000.00
1*80,000.00
Total 189,000.00
*Approx. 6% payable from Special Assessments
#Approx. 50$ payable from Special Assessments
30,1*86.25 3,206,000.00
ANALYSIS OF DEBT MATURITIES
Due in
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1961*
1965
Beyond 1965 ..
* * City of Concord
Parking
Municipal
School
Water
San sewers
10,000.00
Areas
115,000.00
121* , 000.00
10,000.00
20.000.00
108,000.00
12l*,000.00
18,000.00
10.000.00
20.000.00
108,000.00
121*. 000. 00
13,000.00
10.000.00
20.000.00
60,000.00
121* , 000.00
18,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
60,000.00
12l*,000.00
18,000.00
10,000.00
20.000.00
60,000.00
12l*,000.00
18,000.00
10.000.00
20.000.00
60,000.00
12U,000.00
18,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
60.000.00
121*. 000. 00
18,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
50,000.00
109,000.00
18,000.00
10.000.00
-0-
50,000.00
91*, 000. 00
18,000.00
10,000.00
-0-
-0-
800,000.00
1,995,000.00
1*8,000.00
220,000.00
-0-
-0-
731,000.00
100,000.00
160,000.00
Revenues
Realized
Excess I
3,586.96
leficiencj
2,1*71,070.96
22,072.00
72.00
5,976.87
223.13
60.78
60.78
268.00
32.00
7,656.23
1,656.23
121,071.80
11,071.80
352.28
352.28
1,358.53
358.53
16.903.U5
2,629,887.1*5
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES
For the Tear Ending December 31, 1955
Budget
Local Taxes: Estimate
Property Taxes-Current Yr. Levy . . 2, 1*67, 1*81*. 00
Poll Taxes-Current Yr. Levy 22,000.00
National Bank Stock Tax 6,200.00
Added Taxes, Prior Yrs. -Prop -0-
" " " " -Poll 300.00
Interest, Penalties & Costs 6,000.00
Auto Permits 110,000.00
Rent & Profit Tax-Deeded Prop. ... -0-
Timber Severance Tax 1,000.00
2, 612,981*. 00
State Tax Contributions;
Railroad Tax 13,000.00 12,288.61 711.39
Savings Bank Tax 1*,000.00 ll*, 1*31. 12 10,1*31.12
Interest & Dividend Tax 72,000.00 76,705.20 1*, 705.20
Loss of Taxes - State Forest 30.00 31.08 1.08
b9\030.oo 103,1*56.01 11*, 1*36. 61
Licenses & Permits :
Bicycle Registrations 500.00 515.00 15.00
Taxi Licenses 1*00.00 1*52.50 52.50
Health Licenses 1*00.00 391.00 9.00
Amusement Licenses 2,700.00 2,1*1*6.00 251*. 00
Police & Prot. Licenses 80.00 92.50 12.50
Prof. & Occupational Licenses 120.00 127.00 7.00
k, 200. 00 h, 021*. 00 " 176.00
Registration Fees & Permits;
Marriage Licenses 1,000.00 873.00 127.00
Recording Fees - Legal Documents . 2,700.00 3,115.20 1*15.20
Filing Fees 80.00 72.00 8.00
Sundry Fees, City Clerk 500.00 508.55 8.55
Dog Licenses 1*, 000. 00 3,592.39 1*07.61
8.280.00 8 l6l.ll* 118.86
Departmental Service Charges:
Rent of Buildings
Comfort Station Concession
Golf Fees
Memorial Field, Royalties & Concess.
Misc. Dept. Service Charges
Police Dept. - Ambulance Charges .
Airport, Rent
Airport, Concessions
Fines & Forfeits
Comm. on Head Tax Collections ....
Weights & Measures, Fees
Unclassified:
Interest Income .
Sale of Property
All Other
TOTAL REVENUES
1, -1*00. 00
1,315.00
85.00
150.00
31*3.31*
193.31*
6,000.00
6,068.00
68.00
100.00
357.75
257.75
1,800.00
3,889.70
2,089.70
1,000.00
1,277.50
277.50
8,500.00
8, 81*1*. 80
3U1*. 80
100.00
77.19
22.81
10,000.00
18,722.81*
8,722.81*
6,800.00
6,661.01*
138.96
300.00
1*26.71*
1*7,983.90
126.71*
11,033.90
36,150.00
-0-
51*6.20
51*6.20
500.00
1,006.00
506.00
500.00
113.27
386.73
1,000.00
1,665.1*7
665.U7
2, 751,61*1*. 00
2,795,177.97
1*3,533.97
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TAX ACCOUNTS
Year Ending December 31, 1955
STATEMENT OF TAXES RECEIVABLE
1955 Prior State Head
Levy Years Taxes
Balance, January 1, 1955 255,953.80 2lT2lB7lO
Taxes Committed to Collector in 1955
(Incl. Supplemental):
Real Estate & Personal Property 2,502,357.01 60.78
National Bank Stock Tax 5,976.87
Timber Severance Tax 1,358.53
Poll Taxes 2l*,072.00 268.00
Head Taxes 77,575.00
Total Charges to Collector »2,533,761*.lq 25^282.58 98,793.10
Accounted for as follows:
Collections to Treasurer (Net of Refunds). 2,276,365.57 233,288.1*7 72,002.90
Authorized Abatements 10,068.71 20,097.33 6,325.1iO
Balance Uncollected December 31, 1955 21*7,330.13 #2,896.78 20.1*61*. 80
Total Credits & Balance 2, 533, 76Jj.ZjT 256,282.5b1 98,793.10
♦Taken as Current Revenue 2,500,1*78.36
Reserved for Abatements & Adjustments 33,286.05
2, 533, 761*. 1*1
#Age Analysis of Uncollected Taxes of Prior Years
19U8
191*9
1950
1951
1952
1953
1951*
Property
Poll
Taxes
Taxes
Total
89.1*3
30.08
119.51
77.79
36.00
113.79
95.81
39.60
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300.83
38.20
339.03
318.25
256.00
571*. 25
382.03
550.00
932.03
309.66
373.10
682.76
1,573.80
1,322.98
2,H96.78
STATEMENT OF TAX SALE ACCOUNTS
Balance Unredeemed January 1, 1955:
Levy of 1952 7.673.52
Levy of 1953 21,191.99 28,865.51
Levy of 1951* (Tax Sale of 1955) 1*1.600.0**
70,1*65.55
Accounted for as follows:
Collections to Treasurer 31. 622.1*2
Authorized Abatements 10,082.96
Deeded to City 589.86
Total Credits 1*2,295.21*
Balance Unredeemed December 31, 1955 ... 28,170.31
70.1*65.55
1*8 * * City of Concord
SANITARY SEWER FUND
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1955
Fixed Assets;
Land and Rights of Way .
Sewer Mains
Manholes
Customer Connections . . .
Sundry Equipment
ASSETS
Less: Reserve for Depreciation
Prepaid Engineering Expenses
CurrentAssets :
Due from General Fund
Investments (See Schedule Page ^7)
Loan to Special Assessment Fund . . ,
Total Assets
25,199.97
1,1111,335.15
106,976.16
156. 677.11
1,71*5.11
1,UOli.93U.10
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21,51*2.82
61,736.66
760,595.67
8,739.33
91,625.29
860,960.29"
LIABILITIES AND FUNDS
Current Liability:
Share in Special Assessment
Long Term Liabilities:
Bonded Debt
Share in Special Assessments
Fund Balance & Surplus:
Municipal Investment
Contributions in Aid of Construction
Surplus - Balance January 1, 1955
Net Profit for Year 1955
Total Fund Balance & Surplus
Total Liabilities, Surplus & Funds.
18,101.38
1*, 235. 90
3li,570.50
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63,781.56
1*81. 337.71
188,933.21*
52,337.28
138,352.06
722.608.23
860,960.2$
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1955
OPERATING REVENUES
Sewer Rents:
General . . .
Industrial
26,315.11
8,061.57
3li,376.68
OPERATING EXPENSES
General Operation:
Main & Manhole Oper. Labor & Expense ..
House Connection Oper. Labor & Expense
Maintenance of Sewer Mains
Maintenance of Manholes
Miscell aneous General Expense
Customers' Expense:
Meter Reading and Billing
Administration:
Employees' Retirement Fund
Depreciation:
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income:
Interest on Investments .
Premium on Bonds
Net Profit for the Year
9,21*9.76
2.666.05
1,1*32.36
251*. 79
59.56
13.662.52
1,718.85
1,091.53
15,298.53
31,771.1*3
2,605.25
1,509.09
121.56
1,630.65
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WATER FUND
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1955
ASSETS
Fixed Assets, Net of Accrued Depreciation:
Water and Flowage Rights
Land
Structures
Pumping & Purification Equipment
Distrib. Mains, Services, Hydrants & Meters.
Other Equipment & Garage Equipment
Total Fixed Assets
Bond Fund Assets:
Cash - First National Bank
Investments
Materials & Supplies Inventory
Total Bond Fund Assets
Current Assets:
Due from General Fund
Investments ( See Schedule Page i ', )
Loaned to Special Assessment Projects
Materials & Supplies Inventory
Contracts Receivable
Total Current Assets
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND FUNDS
Current Liability:
Share in Special Assessments
Long Term Liability:
Bonded Debt
Total Liabilities
Fund Balance and Surplus:
Municipal Investment
Contributions in Aid of Construction
Surplus - Balance January 1, 1955 528,501.92
Net Profit for the Year 1955 37.187.0J4
Total Fund Balance and Surplus
Total Liabilities, Surplus & Funds
167.663.11
201,872.50
287,167.90
UU, 173.61
8Uo,119.3U
23,320.58
660.03
11,700.00
18,805.67
67.382.53
13.U17.06
26,935.00
75,369.85
319.26
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99,608.72
565.988.96
1.567. 317.01
31.165.70
183.U23.70
1,781, 906. UU
153.11U.02
1.628, 792. U2
1.781, 906. UU
BOND FUND-WATER-ISSUE OF 1949
Disposition of Proceeds
Balance - January 1, 1955
Expenditures - 1955
Unexpended Balance December 31, 1955
12,360.03
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WATER FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1955
OPERATING REVENUES
Commercial Sal es - Flat Rate . . .
Commercial Sales - Metered
Industrial Sales - Metered
Sales to Other Water Utilities .
Miscellaneous Water Revenues ...
Total Operating Revenues
2,930.82
150,132.12
35.U57.UO
U9.92
333.00
188,903.26
OPERATING EXPENSES
Water Supply:
Source of Supply Labor
Pumping Station Labor
Purification Labor
Miscellaneous Labor
Gravity System Supplies & Expenses
Pumping Station Supplies & Expenses
Purification System Supplies & Expenses
Fuel for Power
Power Purchased
Repairs to Pumping Station Str. & Equip. . . .
Repairs to Purification System Str. & Equip.
Distribution:
Distribution Wages
Meter Department Labor
Meter Department Supplies & Expenses
Other Distribution Supplies & Expenses
Repairs to Distribution Structures
Repairs to Mains
Repairs to Services
Repairs to Hydrants
Repairs to Meters
Administration :
Commercial Office Salaries
Meter Reading Sal aries
Commercial Supplies & Expenses
Salaries of General Officers
Salaries of General Office Clerks
General Office Expenses
Repairs to Gen. Office Structures & Equip. .
Other General Expenses
Insurance
Stationery & Printing ,
Longevity, Annual & Sick Leaves ,
Retirement Fund Payments ,
Stores Department & Shop Expense
Garage Expense
Fixed Charges:
Depreciation
Taxes ,
Intere st
Total Operating Expenses .
Operating Income ,
Non-Operating Income:
Gain on Sale of Depreciated Assets ,
Interest on Investments ,
Other Interest Income ,
Miscellaneous .
Total Non-Operating Incone ,
Net Profit for the Year
3,035.70
15,051.80
1,721.30
2,320.95
93.99
2,365.11
3,815.09
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11,255.38
3.012.28
91.21
19, 729.7k
1*. 217. 89
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1,2814.82
506.61
2,152.76
2,ii08.20
681.76
1,911.97
2,052.32
5,239.50
385.71*
5,930.00
3,200.00
379.31
61.65
310.58
2,351.33
35.00
10,095.60
6,5^2.56
299.98
1,610.33
1)2,965.05
32.922.16
38,1*93.90
37,065.72
29.60
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1.276.73
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2,597.71
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PARKING METER FUND
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1955
Assets:
Due from General Fund
Bond Requirements
Liabilities:
Bonded Debt
Unappropriated Surplus
25,1*63.73
160,000.00
160,000.00
25,1463.73
185.163.73
185,1*63.73
STATEMENT OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
For the Year Ending December 31, 1955
Cash Balance - January 1, 1955
Revenues:
Meter Collections - Street Parking 51, 225.71*
Meter Collections - Off-Street Parking ... 9,715.0°
Total Available
Current Expenditures:
Salaries:
Meter Repairs 163 . 77
Collections 569.11
Enforcement 16, 852. 3l*
Marking Streets 199.61
Supplies:
Meter Repair Parts 189 . 97
Other Meter Supplies 66.13
Enforcement 29l*.31
Marking Streets 1,189.98
Retirement Constributions
Taxes, Insurance, Etc
Lighting
Parking Area Maintenance
Meter Overhauling
Total Current Expenditures
Debt Service:
Payment on Bonds 20, 000 . 00
Interest on Bonds 2,550.00
Capital Outlay:
Purchase & Construction of Parking Areas
* Total Expenditures
Cash Balance December 31, 1955
* Street Parking 19,182.69
Off-Street Parking 3l*. 752.32
53,935.01
18,1*57.91
60,91*0.83
17, 731*. 83
1,71*0.39
995.1*9
1,102.77
1,525.63
615.22
1,500.00
25, 291*. 33
22,550.00
6,090.68
79.398.71*
53,935.01
25.1*63.73
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PARKING METER FUND
COMBINED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FOR PARKING AREAS
No. State Street Lot
Freight Street Lot ..
Low Avenue Lot
Ford Avenue Lot
Railroad Square Area
Total Expended
Prior Tears
11*0,531.35
118,765.81*
7,31*8.81*
21,915.91
36,198.80
321*. 790. 71*
Expended
1955 from
Cur r. Funds
9.3k
6.081.3U
* 6.090.68
* See Statement of Expenditures on Opposite Page.
BOND FUND-GENERAL-ISSUE OF 1953
DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS
For the Year Ending Decejnber 31, 1955
Total
Expended
11*0.531.35
118,775.18
7,31*8.81*
28,027.25
36,198.80
330, 881. 1*2
Balance January 1, 1955
90,897.30
Expenditures:
Highway Construction:
Main Street
Concord-Boscawen Bridge
Boudreau Square
Storm Sewer Construction
Public Works-Building Modifications
Recreational Facilities
New Equipment
Fire Department
Public Works Department
Total Expenditures
Balance December 31, 1955
1*1*, 613. 1*0
12.788.27
5,798.32
1.952.50
5,1*22.59
63,199.99
3,893.92
105.00
893.06
7,375.09
75.1*67.06
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EQUIPMENT AND STORES FUND
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1955
Assets
Due from General Fund 5l,U22.8l
Materials & Supplies Inventory 25,335.39
Equipment 299,989.85
Total Assets
376.7h8.05
Liabilities & Funds
Municipal Investment 329,hm.09
Capital Reserve Fund U5.599.59
Surplus 1,73^.37
Total Liabilities & Funds
376.7^8.05
OPERATING STATEMENT
For Year Ending December 31. 1955
Equipment Earnings
Operating Expenses:
Direct Labor- 19, 131. U
Indirect Labor 12, 769. lit
Leaves & Longevity 2 , 516 . I4O
Outside Services (Building Repair) 3 , 7li7.75
Gas, Oil & Parts Iil.800.l6
Grease & Lubricants 67li . 17
Small Tools & Supplies 2,139.01
Fuel & Utilities 3,631.U8
Insurance la, 8 32. 53
Employees Retirement Contribution 2,158.92
Depreciation on Equipment
Net Profit for Period
13l4.7u9.72
93,U00.97
38,137.03
131.538.00
3,211.72
DETAIL OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
1 Worthington Compressor
1 Ford 5 Ton Truck
1 Rex Pump
1 Ford Country Sedan
1 Caterpillar Tractor - Bulldozer
1 Gabb Sidewalk Roller
2 70" Locke Power Mowers
3 21" Jacobsen Power Mowers
1 21" Toro Power Mower
1 Side-Mounted Mower for Tractor
Less Equipment Sold
Net Expended from Reserve Fund
2,1478.91
ij.877.70
396.89
996.00
15.725.00
h9h. 00
1.W6.77
3014.29
330.75
279.30
27,339.61
1,926.00
25,1*13.61
^
City of Concord
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1955
Assets
Cash for Construction
Improvements Authorized-Not Completed . . .
Assessments Receivable-Deferred
Due from Other Funds
Water Fund Share of Construction Costs
San. Sewer Fund Share of Constr. Costs
13.1LU.02
98,352.06
12,659.69
68,132.00
33,232.38
111,1*66.08 255,1*90.15
Liabilities & Surplus
Vouchers Payable
Contracts Payable
Reserve for Authorized Improvements . .
Long Term Debt
Bonds Payable
Loan payable to Water Fund
Loan payable to Sanitary Sewer Fund
Surplus
7,926.58
1,981.65
16,1*85.22
11*0,000.00
26,935.00
61,736.66 228,671.66
1*25. Ol*
255,1*90.15
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS 4 EXPENDITURES
Cash Balance January 1, 1955
Receipts:
Cash Advanced by Water Fund
Cash Advanced by Sanitary Sewer Fund
Proceeds of Bond Issue
Total Available
Expenditures:
Water Main Extensions
River Road
Abbott Road
Manchester St. & Airport Road
Christian Avenue
Pleasant View Avenue
Abbott Road (2nd Project)
Sanitary Sewer Extensions
Auburn Street
Christian Ave. & East Side Drive ..
West End (to Vicinity of Hospital)
Pleasant View Avenue
Unexpended Balance
Cash on Hand
Less Vouchers & Contracts Payable ...
7,807.71
2,607.12
51,61*6.78
2,962.12
2,156.20
2,289.03
8, 631*. 02
1*3,1*20.50
69,636.59
2,192.61*
12,71*9.13
5,780.00
67,150.00
11*0,1*25.01* 213,355.01*
226.10^.17
69,1*68.96
123,883.75 193,352.71
1*2,659.69
9,908.23
32,751.1*6
Annual Report * * 55
INDEX
CITY OF CONCORD ,
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Your City Officials -1955 4
Manager's Forward 6
City Council Actions-1955 7
Administration
Records Department 9
Assessing Department 10
Finance Department 11
Legal Department ■-- 12
Engineering Department 13
Planning Department 14
Protection of Persons & Property
Civil Defense 16
Fire Department 18
Police Department 20
Municipal Court 22
Inspections 22
Public Health & Welfare
Health Department 24
Welfare Department 25
Public Services
Airport 26
Cemeteries 27
Public Library 28
Recreation & Parks Depart-
ment 30
A Municipal Utility (Water De-
partment) 32
City Housekeeper (Public Works
Department) 34
Capitol Improvements 36
Financial Tables:
Combined Balance Sheet-
General & Related Funds -- 38
General Fund -Statement of
Current Surplus 40
Statement of Long Term Debt -- 40
General Fund -Statement of
Revenues 41
General Fund -Statement of Ap-
propriations & Expenditures - 42
Statement of Assessments for
1955 - 46
Trust Funds -Statement of Changes
in Balances 47
Schedule of Investments -All
Funds 47
Tax Accounts 48
Sanitary Sewer Fund 49
Water Fund 50
Parking Meter Fund 52
Bond Fund-General 53
Equipment & Stores Fund 54
Special Assessment Fund 55
Population (1950)
— -- 27,988
Area -64 Square Miles
Streets^ 180 Miles
Water Main
___ 106 Miles
Sewers 87 Miles
Assessed Valuation -
$48,278, 291.00
Tax Rate:
Concord - $51.40
Penacook -56.48
Form of Government
Council-Manager
Capital City of the
State of
New Hampshire
County Seat of
Merrimack County
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Planning
Police
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Parks
Water
Welfare
CApitol
4-0241
5-3911
5-3591
4-1955
5-2775
5-3355
4-0521
5-2531
5-2743
5-1955
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