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<br /> Illegal dumping further creates dangerous and hazardous We completed extensive patching to Lowell Road and
<br /> conditions. In our attempt to halt illegal dumping the Lovells Lane. Stumps were removed from the new sec-
<br /> town adopted a By-Law, whereby offenders can be fin- tion of Ashers Path and loam was hauled in preparation
<br /> ed. We created piles of dirt too high for vehicle access for a new subdivision on that location. Orchard Road
<br /> on many dirt roads, and placed gates at other popular was resurfaced with a leveling course.Wading Place Road
<br /> dumping locations. was repaved. Red Brook Road was marked for future
<br /> Early this fall we lost two of our workers from the paving.
<br /> DPW staff. Oliver Pocknett and Leroy Thaxton retired We built a foundation for a holding area for hazar-
<br /> within two weeks of each other. The combined service dous waste. Drainage work was started and completed
<br /> to the town by these two men is sixty years!-Mr. Pocknett on Cambridge Drive.This road has been in a state of con-
<br /> started working for the Town in 1948, and Mr. Thax- stant flooding for years because of non-functioning catch
<br /> ton, in 1972. They were dedicated to their town, and we basins.
<br /> miss them. Thank you, gentlemen.
<br /> The condition of the Popponnesset Island Bridge abut-
<br /> in the beginning of the month, we lost our mechanic, ment became critical. It was necessary for us to place new
<br /> Roger Medeiros, to the war in the Mid-East. We hope riprap,level the road abutment, pave the road abutment
<br /> for his quick and safe return. and install guard rail.
<br /> Annual painting was completed on centerlines, This being the beginning of February and the daffodils
<br /> sidelines,public parking spaces, crosswalks and stop lines being tricked into believing spring has arrived, I cannot
<br /> of municipal roads and properties. The ballfield's soccer report on any great amounts of snow plowing. We have
<br /> court was lined. frequently responded to icing on the roads. I report this
<br /> with great trepidation, as I know we are not out of the
<br /> Extensive work was done on engineering the intersec- woods yet.
<br /> tion of Route 151 at Ninigret Ave. Route 151 was widened
<br /> to accommodate the new John's Pond Center shopping During the year, we have been and will be responding
<br /> area. Poles were moved, curbing was placed, drainage to the usual chores of replacing and repairing signs, fill-
<br /> was installed, and signs set in place for proper traffic ing pot holes, hauling woodchips for various grounds,
<br /> flow. The area was finished with loam and seed. trimming back shrubs, mowing the lawns, and respon-
<br /> ding to emergencies of all kinds. We will be continuing
<br /> The DPW constructed a shuffle board layout at the the maintenance on our own fleet and equipment in
<br /> Senior Citizens'Center. We constructed a firing range for general.
<br /> the Police Department, and a concrete floor was poured
<br /> in the shed at the Firing Range. Woodchips were hauled I am resigning from my duties as Director of Public
<br /> to the Firing Range and the old Firing Range was leveled Works and as Tree Warden. My years with the Town
<br /> and filled in. have been most rewarding and challenging for me, and
<br /> the decision to leave was not an easy one to make. I con-
<br /> One of the biggest highlights of our year is that we sider myself very fortunate to have had a very suppor-
<br /> finally have clean water at the DPW. Due to special in- tive staff. Holding a position as Department Head is
<br /> terest from the Water District of our plight, they saw to never without problems, but mine were few. The con-
<br /> it that our water problem was corrected very quickly. geniality, humor and general good will within the depart-
<br /> Sincere thanks to the District for their assistance. It has ment was due to my staff, and is certainly a tribute to
<br /> made such a difference. them.
<br /> The DPW undertook some very large construction jobs In conclusion, I want to give thanks to the Board of
<br /> at the beginning of the summer on the roads in Asher's Selectmen, Executive Secretary, the Office of Town
<br /> Heights, Pimlico Pond Road, The Highlands, and Counsel, Department Heads,my Supervisor,Errol Hicks,
<br /> Briarwood. my staff, and all town employees for the support and
<br /> assistance that I received during my years with the town.
<br /> Briarwood and The Highlands has been completed.
<br /> Hopefully,Asher's Heights and Pimlico Pond Road will
<br /> be completed this spring or summer. The trip has been uphill and downhill, but never, never
<br /> dull. I have enjoyed my years of service to the Town of
<br /> We assisted in the installation of water service at the Mashpee and wish you all continued success.
<br /> new police complex. We also worked on completing
<br /> sidewalks, paving, installing fencing, lighting, drainage Respectfully submitted,
<br /> and line painting. The shed at the Police Station has been
<br /> moved to the DPW for use as storage. Ernest S. Virgilio, Director
<br /> Public Works
<br /> We started Phase I of the recreation field, setting in
<br /> new fencing, a new road, new parking lot and Little
<br /> League field. We loamed, seeded and watered. Phase 11
<br /> is slated for completion this spring when we complete
<br /> drainage,'in field cuts, base paths and backstops.
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