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review their sales receipts to ensure they were not Report of the overcharged for any item purchased. Sealer of Weights and Measures Firewood can only be sold by cubic foot. The sales receipt must include the number of cubic feet and To the Honorable Board of Selectmen the price. and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: I would like to thank Massachusetts State I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights Metrology Technician, Donald Smith, for providing a and Measures for the year 2003. State Standards Test Kit necessary to perform the work in Mashpee. Scales and Balances Respectfully submitted, 100-1,000 lbs Sealed 3 >10 - <100 lbs Sealed 61 <10 lbs Sealed 22 Ray E. Bowman Adjusted 17 Sealer of Weights & Measures 'l Not Sealed 5 Weight Sets Sealed 2 Linear Measuring Devices Report of the Measuring Wheels (Town) Sealed 2 Animal Control Officer Cordage Sealed 6 Fabric Measuring Device Sealed 1 Tapes Sealed 2 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Liquid Measuring Devices Chief of Police Cooper, and Gasoline &Diesel Sealed 55 the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Not Sealed 4 It is with a great deal of pleasure that I submit my Scanner Systems (Due in 2004) nineteenth annual report to the community.During the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31,2003 this department provided the following services. Trial Weighing of Commodities Number Correct 17 10,789 miles covered Number Incorrect 0 53 dogs removed to the shelter Reverse Vending Machines 75 feral and stray cats removed to the shelter Sealed 10 19 animal bites investigated 74 dead animals and birds removed Number of Complaints 2 150 lost animal reports recorded 25 barking complaints investigated Number of Civil Citations 21 wild animals removed from domestic locations Warnings 0 5 injured or sick animals and birds treated 31 citations issued Total Sealing Fees Collected $2,445.00 On January 12th the annual rabies and licensing All digital scales used for retail sales must be clinic was held at the Mashpee Fire Station.This is the mounted so the readout on the back of the scale is first year the Clerks Office issued either one, two,or clearly visible to the consumer. Also, a proper tare for three year dog licenses. During the clinic 113 licenses packaging must be entered on digital scales to ensure were issued. Iwould like to thank volunteer Jane consumers are only charged for the net weight of the Nevins for her assistance at the clinic. item purchased. In April Animal Control Officer's from Scanners are required to be 98% accurate. Mashpee, Chatham, Dennis, Harwich and Yarmouth joined forces with the Massachusetts Society for the Several businesses now give the consumer the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animal Rescue item free if the scanned price exceeds the sale or League of Boston Cape Cod Branch, and International posted price of the item. Consumers should always Fund for Animal Welfare to launch a long-planned 106