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ANNUAL REPORTS of the
TOWN OFFICERS of the
TOWN of MILFORD
MASSACHUSETTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1961
MASSA
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YOUR STATE, DISTRICT, AND COUNTY OFFICERS
GOVERNOR: HIS EXCELLENCY, JOHN A. VOLPE
UNITED STATES SENATE:
SENATOR LEVERETT SALTONSTALL SENATOR BENJAMIN SMITH
IN THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: CONGRESSMAN PHILIP J. PHILBIN of Clinton
IN SEVENTH DISTRICT: COUNCILLOR MICHAEL J. FAVULLI of Worcester
IN FOURTH WORCESTER SENATORIAL DISTRICT: SENATOR JOSEPH F. GIBNEY of Webster
IN NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: REPRESENTATIVE JOHN F. X. DAVOREN of Milford
REPRESENTATIVE NATHAN ROSENFELD of Milford
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: JOSEPH A. ASPERO EDWARD PATRICK BIRD of Fitchburg
of Worcester
FRANCIS E. CASSIDY of Webster
ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE TOWN OF MILFORD
MASSACHUSETTS
Incorporated 1780
POPULATION 1960 STATE CENSUS 15,749
AREA 9467.8 ACRES 14.99 SQ. MILES
MASS A
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ETTS
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₾1780
ED
For the Financial Year Ending DECEMBER 31, 1961
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE YEARS OF PROGRESS
D. C. Collins Printing Co .. Millis, Mass.
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Town Officers, 1961
SELECTMEN
Anthony E. Allegrezza, Chairman Marco A. Balzarini John P. Pyne
Term expires 1962 Term expires 1962 Term expires 1962
TOWN CLERK (Clerk of Selectmen) Catherine L. Coyne
TOWN TREASURER
Lawrence L. DelVecchio (Elected to fill vacancy )
Term expires 1962
TAX COLLECTOR
Cyril F. Kellett
Term expires 1964
HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
Edward C. Carroll
Term expires 1963
ASSESSORS
Donald F. Phillips, Chairman
Term expires 1963
Paul F. Bruno Christopher C. Morcone
Term expires 1962 Term expires 1964
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Charles H. Rizoli, Chairman
Joseph C. Bianchi
William B. Dugan
Term expires 1964 Term expires 1963 Term expires 1962
BOARD OF HEALTH
Nicholas J. Capece, Chairman Frank Calzone Harris P. Tredeau
Term expires 1963 Term expires 1964 Term expires 1962
SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Guido Sabatinelli, Chairman Robert Bickford Joseph L. DeLuca
Term expires 1962 Term expires 1964 Term expires 1963
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TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Emilio A. Pighetti, Chairman
Term expires 1963
Joseph C. DiAntonio
Term expires 1964
Robert E. McGinnis
Term expires 1964
Paul F. Raftery
Term expires 1963
Angelo J. Roberti
Term expires 1962
Thomas H. Seaver
Term expires 1962
TRUSTEES OF VERNON GROVE CEMETERY
Pomeroy Edwards, Chairman
Term expires 1963
Henry F. Bullard
Term expires 1962
Arthur L. Delfanti
Term expires 1964
Hugo V. Larson
Term expires 1963
Jesse E. Peaslee
Term expires 1962
Dwight L. Watson
Term expires 1964
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Angelo P. Ferrario, Chairman
Term expires 1962
Nazzareno L. Baci
Albert C. Sayles
Term expires 1963 Term expires 1964
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Thomas DePalo, Chairman
Term expires 1964
Alfred B. Cenedella, Jr.
Term expires 1963
Pacifico M. DeCapua
Term expires 1963
Michael J. DeCesare
Term expires 1964
Ernest A. Lombardi
Term expires 1962
Robert E. McGinnis
Term expires 1962
PLANNING BOARD
Vincent W. Mancini, Chairman
Term expires 1965
Henry R. Acquafresca
Term expires 1965 Term expires 1962
Anthony F. DeLuca
Term expires 1963
John V. Iadarola
Term expires 1964
MILFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY
James R. Crivello, Chairman
Leo A. Papelian Michele F. Apicella Alfred C. Sannicandro William L. Whalen
Term expires 1965 Term expires 1964 Term expires 1966 Term expires 1966 Term expires 1963
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Dominic J. Blasio
TREE WARDEN
Joseph P. Graziano
Term expires 1962
MODERATOR
John F. Curran
Term expires 1963
Appointed by the State Forester FOREST TOWN WARDEN Anthony Rossetti
Appointed by Director Division of Animal Industry GYPSY MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Joseph P. Graziano
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Joseph F. Maressa
Term expires 1965
Arthur E. Vesperi
Term expires 1964
William E. Moore (Appointed by State )
Term expires 1963
Dwight L. Watson
Term expires 1962
Francis A. Caswell
Term expires 1966
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Officers Appointed by the Selectmen
TOWN COUNSEL Atty. Anthony N. Compagnone
TOWN ACCOUNTANT Michael J. Hannigan ( Classified under Civil Service)
CHIEF OF POLICE
William F. Fitzpatrick (Classified under Civil Service )
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT Anthony Rossetti
INSPECTOR OF WIRES Matthew N. Niro
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
James F. Moran ( Classified under Civil Service)
CUSTODIAN OF TOWN HALL AND LOCKUP KEEPER
John J. O'Connor ( Classified under Civil Service )
JANITOR OF MEMORIAL HALL Joseph F. Comastra
VETERANS' ADMINISTRATOR AND BURIAL AGENT
Anthony J. Mastroianni (Classified under Civil Service)
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Antonio Gonsalves, Chairman Fred W. Clarridge Joseph Melpignano Catherine L. Coyne ( Ex-officio)
Term expires 1964 Term expires 1962 Term expires 1963
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CEDAR SWAMP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Americo Trotta Louis Espanet Frank Andreotti Archille Diotalevi
Germano DiGellonardo
Term expires 1965
Term expires 1964
Term expires 1963
Term expires 1962
Term expires 1966
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Roy F. Lovell, Chairman (Appt. to fill vacancy ) Term expires 1962 (Replaced Anthony B. Niro)
Paul F. Lally, Co-Chairman
Francis J. Fitzpatrick, Secretary
Veto A. Anesta
Term expires 1963
Attilio Guerriere
Term expires 1963
Michael Morganelli
John T. O'Brien (Deceased Nov. 23, 1961)
Joseph Von Flatern ( Deceased Dec. 30, 1961) Louis J. Buscone
Renaldo A. Consoletti
Term expires 1962
Arnold M. Jenkins
Anthony B. Niro (Resigned April 4, 1961)
Henry G. Consigli
Rico Ferrucci
Term expires 1964
William F. McAvoy
Term expires 1964
Benny Rosenfeld
Term expires 1964
SWIMMING POOL COMMITTEE
Dr. Frank J. Moschilli, Chairman Dr. Anthony J. Iacovelli Robert Symonds ZONING BOARD
John L. Moschilli, Chairman George L. Stewart
Term expires July 1963
William L. Whelan
Term expires July 1962 Term expires July 1964
MUNICIPAL ATHLETIC FIELD COMMITTEE
Henry F. Bodio, Chairman
Richard J. Abretti
J. Frank Cahill
Thomas H. Seaver
Irving W. Janock
Term expires 1964 Term expires 1964 Term expires 1964 Term expires 1964 Term expires 1964 Term expires 1963
Walter F. Conley
Peter T. Costanza
Term expires 1963
John J. Crowley Max Karelitz
Term expires 1963 Term expires 1963
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Term expires 1964 Term expires 1962
Term expires 1963 Term expires 1963 Term expires 1963 Term expires 1962
Term expires 1962 Term expires 1962 Term expires 1964
Louis Rizoli David I. Davoren Leonardo L. Morcone Henry J. Pyne Guido Sabatinelli Batista J. Vitalini
Term expires 1963
Term expires 1962 Term expires 1962
Term expires 1962
Term expires 1962 Term expires 1962
MILFORD OFF-STREET PARKING COMMISSION
Arthur E. LeBlanc, Chairman
Dr. Harry Helfand John J. Casey Leo A. Papelian Emilio A. Pighetti
Term expires 1963
Term expires 1964 Term expires 1962
Term expires 1966
Term expires 1965
PERSONNEL BOARD
George L. Belforti, Chairman Joseph Blascio
George V. Larkin (Resigned )
Charles J. O'Connor ( Appointed to fill vacancy ) Elmer C. Hollis John J. Doyle
Term expires 1962 Term expires 1966 Term expires 1965
Term expires 1964 Term expires 1963
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS AND DEPARTMENTS UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE SELECTMEN, 1961
SELECTMEN'S Salary
Appropriation
$ 2,365.00
Expenditures:
Anthony E. Allegrezza
$ 605.00
Marco A. Balzarini
605.00
Catherine L. Coyne
550.00
John P. Pyne
605.00
2,365.00 $
Expenses
Appropriation
$ 1,925.00
Expenditures:
Anthony E. Allegrezza $ 56.10
American Ink
2.19
Marco A. Balzarini
61.05
Boston Law Book Company
62.50
Cahill's News Agency
85.90
Clarke Printing Co.
53.35
Columbia Ribbon
30.57
Anthony N. Compagnone, Town Counsel
500.00
Renaldo A. Consoletti, Postmaster
160.00
Catherine L. Coyne, Reimbursement.
6.01
Robert R. Gallagher, Register of Deeds
6.60
H. Nelson Goddard
15.75
Graphic Microfilm of New England, Inc.
52.85
Hobbs & Warren, Inc.
69.50
Johnson Office Supply Co.
6.30
Worcester County Association
6.00
Eleanor G. Luzi
2.10
Mass. Selectmen's Association
60.00
Milford Daily News
104.28
New England Tel. & Tel.
282.65
Palson's
28.08
John P. Pyne
28.30
Atty. Angelo Roberti
83.70
Stimpson's
29.75
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Terminal Stationery Co., Inc.
50.40
Domenic Villani 8.00
Balance
73.07
ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS Salary
Appropriation
$ 7,185.00
Expenditures:
Fred W. Clarridge
$ 343.50
Catherine L. Coyne
811.40
Antonio Gonsalves
420.15
Joseph R. Melpignano
369.03
Election Payrolls
2,686.05
Erecting Booths
160.00
Janitors
55.00
Anna M. Beyer
151.50
Louise Calzolaio
136.64
Eleanor Curran
74.64
Esther L. DeVita
160.00
Helen Fitzpatrick
90.00
Ellen Keenan
120.40
Ann Mancuso
89.60
Ruth Manuel
83.52
Lillian Papelian
86.96
Eleanor Slattery
94.24
Victoria Tocchi
96.24
Rose Volpe
75.36
Balance
1,080.77
$ 7,185.00
Expenses
Appropriation
$ 3,130.00
Transferred
27.00
$ 3,157.00
Expenditures:
Evelyn Allegrezza $ 95.00
Cahill's News Agency 30.20
Charlescraft Press
716.35
Chilson Radio & Television Service
65.00
Clarke Printing Co.
734.00
Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Mfg. Co., Inc. 14.25
Renaldo A. Consoletti, Postmaster.
20.00
$
1,925.00
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Catherine L. Coyne, Reimbursement
18.99
S. Ralph Cross & Sons
358.00
William F. Fitzpatrick
18.00
Graphic Microfilm of New England, Inc.
24.50
Marchegiano Club, Inc.
70.00
H. B. McArdle
9.00
Milford Daily News
263.11
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
59.70
Niro & Dec
18.45
John E. O'Connor, Sr.
4.00
Restaurants
40.00
Royal McBee Corp.
173.90
Spaulding-Moss Company
296.00
Terminal Stationery Co.
17.45
Leon Zocchi
106.00
Balance
5.10
$
3,157.00
BAND CONCERTS - BAND HIRE
Appropriation
$ 675.00
Expenditures:
Milford Concert Band
$ 675.00
Expenses
Appropriation
$ 550.00
Transferred
28.01
$ 578.01
Expenditures:
P. Ambler-Solovox $ 100.00
S. Gentilotti
60.00
Emil Haddad and Notables
80.00
Milford Unit No. 51-M.S.G.V.
150.00
Perry Conte Music Center
50.00
Jimmie Rivers Trio
50.00
Sundry Persons 88.01
$ 578.01
BLANKET INSURANCE
Appropriation
$ 10,000.00
Transferred
107.11
$ 10,107.11
Expenditures:
Boston Insurance Co.
$
9,738.51
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B. J. Clancey Insurance ... 368.60
$ 10,107.11
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CEDAR SWAMP PROPERTY $ 200.00
Appropriation
Expenditures:
Central Landscape Service $ 100.00
James DeGellonardo
20.00
Leon Zocchi
8.90
Balance
71.10
$ 200.00
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
Appropriation
$ 1,000.00
Carried over
200.00
$ 1,200.00
Expenditures:
C. V. Hamblen & Sons, Inc.
$
999.00
Balance
201.00
CLARK HEIRS-FLOWAGE RIGHTS
Appropriation
$ 69.00
Expenditures:
Clark Heirs-Flowage Rights to Heirs ... $ 69.00
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Appropriation
$ 600.00
Expenditures:
Rose Rosen
$ 600.00
DISMANTLE AND RAZE SOUTH GRAMMAR AND CLAFLIN SCHOOLS
Carried over
$
2,000.00
Expenditures:
Russell C. Phelps Contracting Co. $ 2,000.00
DISTRICT COURT LIGHTING
Appropriation
$ 800.00
Expenditures: Niro & Dec Co ..
800.00
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$ 1,200.00
DOG OFFICER Salary
Appropriation
$ 300.00
Expenditures:
George L. Sprague, Sr.
$ 300.00
Expenses
Appropriation
$ 655.00
Transferred
125.00
$ 780.00
Expenditures:
George L. Sprague, Sr. $ 779.00
Balance
1.00
$
780.00
GROUP INSURANCE
Appropriation
$ 20,903.52
Expenditures:
Massachusetts Hospital Service. $ 16,711.18
Minnesota Mutual Life Ins. Co. 2,759.33
Balance 1,433.01
$ 20,903.52
HYDRANT SERVICE
Appropriation
$ 18,300.00
Expenditures:
Milford Water Co. $ 18,097.91
Balance
202.09
$ 18,300.00
INDEMNIFICATION FOR MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL EXPENSES
Transferred $ 157.25
Expenditures:
Milford Hospital $ 157.25
INSTALLATION SIGN AT OVERLEA AVENUE AND CONGRESS TERRACE
Appropriation $ 60.00
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Expenditures: Milford Sign Studio $ 20.00 40.00
Balance
$ 60.00
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Salary
Appropriation
$ 471.90
Expenditures: Dr. Joseph C. Fabbricotti
$ 471.90
Expenses
Appropriation
$ 100.00
Expenditures:
Dr. Joseph C. Fabbricotti
$ 100.00
MARINE CORPS HEADQUARTERS
Appropriation
$ 600.00
Expenditures:
Wm. H. Casey Est. $ 600.00
MASS. STATE GUARD VETERANS
Appropriation
$ 50.00
Expenditures:
State Quartermaster $ 49.00
Iacovelli Oil Co.
1.00
$ 50.00
MEMORIAL DAY-AMERICAN LEGION
Appropriation
$ 600.00
Expenditures:
Sgt. John W. Powers Post
$ 574.18
Balance
25.82
$ 600.00
PURCHASE CLARKE PROPERTY
Appropriation
$ 1,500.00
Expenditures:
Bertha A. Clarke $ 1,500.00
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RIFLE RANGE-MAINTENANCE
Appropriation
$
400.00
Expenditures:
Sundry Persons
$
399.75
Balance
.25
$ 400.00
RIFLE RANGE-PRACTICE
Appropriation
$ 250.00
Expenditures:
Aldrich's Lawn Mower Service $ 19.55
Robert L. Bettuelli
10.00
Allen Calcagni
47.50
Charles Calcagni
31.50
Paul Calcagni
33.50
William H. Casey Store, Inc
1.18
Leo J. Lamothe
8.00
Milford Daily News
23.52
Philip W. Morin
31.00
Perry's Hardware
3.24
John A. Taddei
4.00
Wilfred Taylor
10.00
Stewart A. Whitney
3.00
Leon Zocchi
23.55
Balance
.46
STOCKING PONDS
Appropriation
$ 200.00
Expenditures: American Fish Culture
$ 200.00
STREET LIGHTS
Appropriation
$ 35,280.00
Expenditures:
Mass. Electric Co.
$ 35,179.51
Balance
100.49
$ 35,280.00
SWIMMING POOL
Salaries
..
$ 250.00
Appropriation
$
3,750.00
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Expenditures:
Joseph Byrnes
$ 616.68
Marilyn Consigli
31.70
Judy Coppola
342.03
Joan Cugini
392.66
Frank J. Hynes
18.50
Robert McGinnis, Jr.
434.00
Nancy SanClemente
392.66
Albert Sayles
665.84
Edward Smethurst
434.00
Joan Zorzi
398.99
Balance
22.94
$
3,750.00
Expenses
Appropriation
$
1,800.00
Expenditures:
B.I.F. Industries
$
33.53
William H. Casey
1.74
Charles Clougherty Co.
29.00
Consigli Const.
910.00
J. B. Farnum Co.
47.10
Gob Shops
20.27
Lou's Radio & TV
35.00
Mass. Electric Co.
93.52
Milford Water Co.
195.79
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
6.96
Nino & Dec Co.
24.00
A. M. Pantano
190.00
Perry's Hardware
9.74
Bill Power
77.78
Leon Zocchi
2.50
Balance
121.62
1,800.00 $
TOWN CLERK-NEW EQUIPMENT
Appropriation
$ 175.00
Expenditures:
Graphic Microfilm of N. E., Inc. $ 175.00
TOWN HALL-PAINTING AND REPAIRS
Carried over
$ 2,226.00
Expenditures:
Niro & Niro
$
240.00
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Parente's Floor Covering
210.00 1,776.00
Balance
$ 2,226.00
TOWN REPORTS
Appropriation
$ 2,439.36
Expenditures: D. C. Collins Printing Co. $ 2,439.36
WIRE INSPECTOR
Appropriation
$ 588.06
Expenditures:
Matthew Niro $ 588.06
WORCESTER COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Appropriation
$ 50.00
Expenditures:
Worcester County Extension Service $ 50.00
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
Appropriation
$ 10,819.79
Expenditures:
Karl A. Bright Ins. $ 8,161.78
Employers' Group Ins.
2,451.32
Balance
206.69
MODERATOR
Appropriation
$ 150.00
Expenditures:
John F. Curran
$ 150.00
VETERANS' DAY-V.F.W.
Appropriation
$ 600.00
Expenditures:
Cahill's News Agency $ 114.00
Chez Vous
28.50
Chilson Radio & TV Service
10.00
Pomeroy Edwards
4.33
Lou Lombardi
25.00
McCausland's Super Market
63.17
Milford Concert Band
100.00
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$ 10,819.79
Milford High School Band Harold Peterson
75.00
18.00
Pyne Flowers
162.00
$ 600.00
TOWN CLERK'S Salaries
Appropriation
$ 11,237.00
Expenditures:
Catherine L. Coyne $ 4,585.00
Katherine E. Cullinan
3,550.00
Carol A. DeLuca
3,102.00
$ 11,237.00
Expenses
Appropriation
$ 750.00
Expenditures:
H. Wendell Beal
$ 40.25
Boston Law Book Co.
3.00
Cahill's News Agency
35.45
B. J. Clancey
10.00
Clarke Printing Co.
47.40
Commonwealth Stationers, Inc.
14.83
Renaldo A. Consoletti, Postmaster
33.50
Catherine L. Coyne, Reimbursement
92.58
Drummond Press
111.27
H. Nelson Goddard
9.75
Graphic Microfilm of New England, Inc.
78.40
Carl Gray
10.00
Hobbs & Warren, Inc.
11.55
Johnson Office Supply Co.
2.80
Mass. Town Clerk's Association
7.50
Milford Daily News
8.82
Narcus Bros., Inc.
19.75
Norm's Office Equipment
21.30
Francis X. Reidy
4.00
Royal McBee
11.50
Seaver's Express, Inc.
6.90
Shaw-Walker Company
5.36
Arthur J. Shinners
10.00
Stimpson's Office Supplies
60.06
Terminal Stationery
17.78
Warren's Jeweler
15.00
Leon Zocchi
1.90
Balance
59.35
$ 750.00
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State Auditor's Report THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION Bureau of Accounts State House, Boston 33
GUY J. RIZZOTTO, Commissioner
HERMAN B. DINE, Director of Accounts
November 1, 1961
To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Anthony E. Allegrezza, Chairman Milford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Milford for the period from April 28, 1959 to March 8, 1961, made in accordance with the provisions of Chap- ter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Director of Accounts.
Very truly yours,
HERMAN B. DINE, Director of Accounts
hbd:rf
Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation
State House, Boston
Sir:
In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Milford for the period from April 28, 1959, the date of the previous examination, to March 8, 1961, preparatory to a transfer of the cash and securities and of the books and accounts to the newly elected town treasurer, and submit the following report thereon:
The records of financial transactions of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and checked for the period of the audit.
The books and accounts in the office of the town accountant were examined and checked in detail. The general and appropria-
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tion ledger accounts were analyzed and proved, the receipts and payments, as recorded, being checked with the town treasurer's books. The appropriations and loan authorizations were compared with the town clerk's records of town meetings, and the transfers from the reserve fund were verified with the amounts authorized by the finance committee.
A trial balance was taken off, the necessary adjustments result- ing from the audit were made, and a balance sheet, which is append- ed to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on March 8, 1961.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the records in the several departments in which money was collected for the town, with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, and with the town accountant's books. The recorded payments were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the disbursement of town funds and with the town accountant's records.
The cash book footings were verified, and the treasurer's cash balance on March 8, 1961 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balances with state- ments furnished by the banks of deposit.
The recorded payments on account of maturing debt and interest were proved with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities and coupons on file. The coupons outstanding on March 8, 1961 were listed and reconciled with the balances in the bond and coupon account as shown by a statement furnished by the bank of deposit.
The records of employees' payroll deductions for Federal and State taxes, for the purchase of savings bonds, for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and for group insurance premiums, were examined and checked. The deductions were footed, the bond purchases for employees were proved, and the payments to the proper agencies, as well as the refunds to employees, were verified.
The records of tax titles held by the town were examined and checked in detail. The amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the collector's books, the redemptions were checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts, the abatements were verified, and the tax titles on hand on March 8, 1961 were listed, reconciled with the town accountant's ledger account, and checked with the records at the Registry of Deeds.
The savings bank books and securities representing the invest- ments of the cemetery perpetual care funds and the Post-War Re- habilitation Fund in the custody of the town treasurer were exam-
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ined and listed. The bequests for perpetual care of cemetery lots were compared with the records of the cemetery department, the purchases and sales of securities were verified, the income was proved, and the amounts transferred to the town were compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts.
The savings bank books and securities representing the invest- ments of the contributory retirement system funds in the custody of the town treasurer were examined and listed. The recorded receipts and disbursements were checked with the records of the retirement board, the income was proved, and the cash balance on March 8, 1961 was verified.
The records of receipts for parking meter fees were examined, the recorded collections being added and checked with the treas- urer's recorded receipts.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked. The taxes, excise, and assessments outstanding at the time of the previous examination and all subsequent commitments were audited and proved. The cash books were footed and the recorded collections were checked with the payments to the treasurer, the abatements were compared with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the taxes transferred to the tax title account were verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the respective accounts in the town accountant's ledger.
The collector's cash balance on March 8, 1961 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit.
The outstanding tax, excise, and assessment accounts were verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names ap- peared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
The records of deferred sewer assessments were examined, the payments in advance were checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts, the amounts added to taxes were verified, and the appor- tionments due in future years were listed and proved with the town accountant's ledger accounts.
The financial records of the town clerk were examined and checked in detail. The collections on account of dog and sporting licenses issued, and from marriage intentions, recording fees, copies of records, and miscellaneous charges were verified and compared with the payments to the town treasurer and to the Division of Fisheries and Game. The cash book was added, and the cash balance on March 8, 1961 was verified by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit.
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The surety bonds of the several officials required by law to furnish them were examined and found to be in proper form.
The records of licenses and permits issued by the board of selectmen and by the police and health departments were examined and checked. The recorded collections were compared with the payments to the treasurer as shown on the treasurer's books, the outstanding licenses and permits were listed, and the cash on hand was verified by actual count ..
The financial records in the office of the medical home and infirmary were examined and checked in detail. The commitments of accounts receivable were analyzed and checked with the reported charges as recorded on the town accountant's ledger. The collec- tions, as entered, were compared with the payments to the treasurer, and the abatements were checked with the records of abatements granted by the board of public welfare. The advance payments and the outstanding accounts were listed, while the cash on hand March 8, 1961 was verified by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit.
The records of departmental cash collections by the sealer of weights and measures, as well as by the highway, public welfare, school, and library departments, were examined and checked, the payments to the treasurer and the cash on hand being verified.
The books and accounts of the cemetery department were ex- amined and checked. The records of receipts from sales of lots and graves, perpetual care bequests, general care, and interment fees were checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts, and the cash on hand was verified.
It was noted that the cemetery department stopped paying in- terment fees over to the town treasurer in September 1959 and has been using these fees to pay the costs of opening the graves.
In this connection attention is called to the provisions of Section 53, Chapter 44, General Laws, which reads in part as follows:
"All moneys received by any town officer or department, except as otherwise provided by special acts and except fees provided for by statute, shall be paid by such officer or department upon their receipt into the town treasury."
In addition to the departments mentioned, the records of all other departments collecting money for the town or sending out bills for collection were examined and checked.
There are appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, tables showing reconciliations of the town treasurer's, the tax collector's, and the town clerk's cash accounts, summaries of the
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tax, excise, assessment, tax title, and departmental accounts, as well as schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust, investment, and retirement funds.
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