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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01867 1088
GC 974.402 D95AR, 1960-1962
ANNUAL REPORT of the Town Officers and Committees of the
TOWN OF DUXBURY
MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1960
ANNUAL REPORT of the Town Officers and Committees of the
TOWN OF DUXBURY
MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1960
Linotyped, Printed and Bound by THE MEMORIAL PRESS Plymouth, Mass.
In Memoriam
WILLIAM H. YOUNG
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
In his 92nd year
April 9, 1960
FRANCES R. WOLFE
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
In her 53rd year
July 7, 1960
CHARLES C. McNAUGHT
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ELECTION OFFICER TREE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE In his 80th year November 3, 1960
JOHN E. LUCEY ELECTION OFFICER
In his 63rd year
November 30, 1960
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TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1960
SELECTMEN
James H. W. Jenner
1961
J. Newton Shirley
1962
Philip W. Delano
1963
ASSESSORS
James H. W. Jenner
1961
J. Newton Shirley
1962
Philip W. Delano
1963
BOARD OF HEALTH
The Selectmen
MODERATOR
Bartlett B. Bradley . 1961
CEMETERY TRUSTEES
Carl E. Johnson 1961
Hermon C. Bumpus, Jr. 1962
Ernest W. Chandler
1963
J. Newton Shirley
1964
Edward P. Hobart .
1965
TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER
Maurice H. Shirley .
1962
TOWN COLLECTOR
Edwin M. Noyes
1962
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
John A. Brock, Jr. . 1961
Martha M. Palfrey . 1962
Edward L. Butler
1962
Herbert R. Nelson
1963
Walter B. Collins
. 1963
WATER COMMISSIONERS
Lloyd B. Salt
1961
Leonard B. Gallagher
1962
John A. Borgeson
1963
PLANNING BOARD
Lucius A. Howard .
ยท 1961
Atherton Loring, Jr.
1962
Carl F. Danner .
1963
Oliver L. Barker
1964
David Marshall .
1965
WELFARE BOARD
Paul N. Swanson
1961
Howard M. Clark
1961
Paul Barber
1962
Edward Bottenus
1962
Adrian H. Cordeau .
1963
TREE WARDEN
Roy E. Parks
1961
CONSTABLES Earl W. Chandler
Lawrence C. Doyle
Henry P. McNeil
PERSONNEL BOARD James H. W. Jenner John T. Hathaway Thomas LeGore
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LIBRARY TRUSTEES
William B. Coffin
C. Russell Eddy
Francis W. Perry
Ralph N. Blakeman
Hector M. Holmes Philip W. Delano
Bartlett B. Bradley
APPOINTED BY THE MODERATOR FINANCE COMMITTEE
Henry W. Palmer
1961
O. E. Ringquist
1961
Richards Beane .
1961
John T. Hathaway .
1962
Edward B. Peters
1962
Theodore H. Reed
1962
Nathaniel R. Cutler
1963
John D. Osborn
1963
Charles M. Tenney, Jr.
1963
APPOINTED BY THE SELECTMEN BOARD OF APPEALS
Elburt G. Loth . 1961
Edward P. Hobart . 1962
H. Russell Chandler
1963
Loring R. C. Mugford, Associate
1961
Robert Seymour, Associate .
1961
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Harry A. McNaught 1961
Frances R. Wolfe* .
1962
Willard R. Randall .
1963
Gilbert F. Redlon **
1961
FIRE ENGINEERS
Eben N. Briggs
George S. Butler
Alden M. Bartlett
Carl J. Santheson, Jr.
Kenneth O. Macomber
Theodore M. Page
John DeLorenzo
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CHIEF OF POLICE Earl W. Chandler FIRE CHIEF & FOREST WARDEN . Eben N. Briggs HEALTH AGENT . . George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS . Lewis B. Randall SUPT. INSECT PEST CONTROL . . Roy E. Parks
SHELLFISH CONSTABLE . . Manuel Oliver
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Ernest W. Chandler
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Charles C. McNaught* Wesley B. Stuart **
SURVEYORS OF WOOD AND LUMBER Edwin McAuliffe Ray M. Parks Bradley V. Osgood
WEIGHERS OF COAL, COKE AND HAY
B. F. Goodrich H. Thomas Williams
B. F. Goodrich, Jr. Paul McAuliffe
Russell W. Soule
FIELD DRIVERS
Ernest W. Chandler Lewis B. Randall William P. Clark
FENCE VIEWERS
William H. Couch Ray M. Parks Herbert R. Nelson
DOG OFFICER Lawrence C. Doyle
HARBOR MASTER . . Victor D. Nickerson
ASSISTANT HARBOR MASTER . . Manuel Oliver
VETERAN'S AGENT . Henry P. McNeil .
BURIAL AGENT (Veterans) Henry P. McNeil BURIAL AGENT (Board of Health) . Maurice H. Shirley *Deceased
** To Fill unexpired term
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SUPERVISORS OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
Roy E. Parks
Annie Dunham
Walter G. Prince
Francis W. Perry
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
. Isabelle V. Freeman
TOWN COUNSEL
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. Robert Geogan, Esq.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
. Frank E. Phillips, Jr.
TOWN HISTORIAN .
. Dorothy Wentworth
MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSIONER FOR DUXBURY . George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D.
WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Victor D. Nickerson
Irving H. Locke
Frank A. Davis
Myron Linde
Norman White
Gordon Tucker
Manuel Oliver
RECREATION ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Walter F. Kopke, Jr.
1961
Dorothy Wentworth
1961
John D. Osborn 1961
Joseph Velardo . 1962
Alice Savastano 1962
Reatha Burns
1963
Paul N. Swanson
1963
CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Joseph F. Clark Raymond P. Chandler Roy E. Parks
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JURY LIST - JULY 1, 1960
List of persons qualified to serve as Jurors in the Town of Duxbury from July 1, 1960 to July 1, 1961.
Bennett, Ruth M.
Parks Street
Housewife
Brennan, Isabel C.
Depot Street
Dental Asst.
Burnham, Charles K.
Water Street
Sales Manager
Colburn, Alexander C.
Tremont Street
Comm. Eng.
Couch, Myrtle I.
Partridge Road
Housewife
Crocker, Robert S.
Chestnut Street
Caretaker
Dupuy, Howell E.
St. George Street
Executive
French, Gertrude M.
Standish Street
Housewife
Hicks, Elizabeth
Bay Ridge Lane
Public Accountant
Leonard, Edwin P., Jr.
Washington Street
Inv. Banker
Merry, Stanley H.
West Street
Draftsman
Otterstein, Robert M.
Summer Street
Ticket Seller
Palfrey, George Gorham
Tremont Street
Analyst
Patrick, Richard
Peterson Road
Executive
Paulding, Dolly
Arrowhead Road
Bookkeeper
Roberts, Francis A.
Bay Road
Serv. Man.
Rogerson, Francis C., Jr. Marshall Street
Sales Eng.
Senscabaugh, La Verne E. Bay Ridge Lane
Housewife
Sheeley, Wayne M.
Depot Street
Deck Leader
Sinnott, Margaret
Tremont Street
Telephone Operator
Smithson, James
Summer Street
Mechanic
Southard, Ruth M.
Washington Street
Housewife
Spring, Hobart W.
Sunset Road
Prob. Acct.
Sternsher, Helen S.
Chestnut Street
Housewife
Taft, Byron W.
Tremont Street
Oil Dealer
Teravainen, Nancy B. Velardo, Joseph, Jr.
Wadsworth, Dorothea K. Stetson Avenue
Housewife
Walker, Robert R.
Duck Hill Road
Pub. Relations
Wansker, Charles
Harrison Street
Mortgage Banker
Wildes, Eugene A., Jr.
High Street
Housewife
High Street
Plumber
Captain's Hill Road Auto Dealer
PHILIP W. DELANO JAMES H. W. JENNER J. NEWTON SHIRLEY Selectmen of Duxbury
Gardner, Virginia N.
Captain's Hill Road Housewife
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of Duxbury:
We are pleased to submit the One Hundred and Eighth annual report of the various officers and com- mittees who comprise your Town Government.
Of primary importance to future generations is the attack on our Protective By-Law which commenced early in 1960 and will continue into 1961. Town Officials and Committees, who have tried for years to interpret an ex- ceptionally ambiguously worded section of the By-Law for the best interests of the Town, have been embarrassed and frustrated by two decrees of the Plymouth Superior Court reversing decisions of the Duxbury Board of Ap- peals. Two Superior Court Justices have so interpreted our By-Law as to defeat the intent of the sentence reading: "provided that if at such time there was other contiguous land of the same owner which might be used in connection with such lot, such land shall be so used to the amount required to constitute a lot of the area and frontage prescribed in this paragraph . . . "
These reversals by the Superior Court have jeopard- ized the continued existence of our protective measures for they have undermined the morale of our people by arousing doubts as to the validity of the provisions of our by-law, and by causing some individuals to question the integrity of those who administer the law. On behalf of the Town the Selectmen have taken an appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court; but meanwhile serious consider- ation should be given to the adoption of amendments which will clearly set forth in no uncertain terms the protective measures which will preserve Duxbury as we know it by protecting the charm and rural character of our town from inroads by those who avail themselves of
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technicalities and who put the letter of the law above its spirit and intent.
The 1960 Annual Town Meeting adopted an amend- ment to its protective by-law designed to protect pur- chasers of homes from hidden health and sanitation haz- ards and to preserve some of the natural beauty spots of the Town. On November 15th the Town was sub- poenaed by the Land Court to defend itself in a suit brought under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 240, Section 14A. This section permits the owner of land to petition the Land Court for judicial determination of the validity of a zoning ordinance, even though the peti- tioner has suffered no loss or ill effects from the by-law in question, and is not aggrieved by an adverse decision of any board or officer.
We have much evidence that most thinking people are firmly entrenched behind our by-law in spite of the controls it imposes. The records of the Appeal Board will clearly indicate that few adverse decisions have been is- sued and that only two denials have resulted in appeals to the Superior Court. With such overwhelming evidence that the Appeal Board has always acted in good faith we are disturbed to find persons who are making an effort to invalidate the beneficial wetland law even before it has been put to a single test.
The World War II Honor Roll in front of the Police Station has been rebuilt and painted.
Beaver Brook Road and a portion of Mullins Avenue were accepted by the Town and have been repaired by the Highway Department.
With the assistance of our Insurance Committee, and a nonparticipating committee, we have made some pro- gress in stream-lining our insurance program. Further study will be given to modernizing the coverages in an
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effort to obtain the maximum protection at the lowest possible costs.
Mr. Edwin M. Noyes, who served as Tax Collector since 1929, has filed his resignation to become effective on March 18, 1961. Mr. Noyes is resigning in order to take a well-earned retirement from duties which have increased in direct ratio to the town's increased population.
Valuable records and documents are afforded a new degree of safety as a result of the construction of the new fire-proof vault in the Town Clerk and Treasurer's Office. At the same time pressure has been relieved in the Select- men's vault which had become so crowded that many vital records could not be adequately protected.
Conditions at the Waterfront in the vicinity of Mat- takeesett Court continue to worsen. Mooring fees have been established and represent a welcome source of re- venue to the town and also assist the Harbor Master in allocating space to the boat owners who are desirous of paying the necessary fee. The parking area is completely inadequate and no amount of policing can relieve this problem. Continued demands for suitable access to the Bay by commercial fishermen and by those who come to Duxbury to enjoy water sports indicate that some pro- gram of expansion must be entertained. The Waterfront Committee is making a study of this and promises to sub- mit recommendations in the near future.
The Army Engineers have requested that we complete the Project of dredging the basin to a total of 21 acres. The Town will be given an opportunity to vote on this at the annual town meeting in 1961.
Proper drainage of our Highways continues to be a serious problem in some areas. Easements will have to be obtained and storm drains and catch basins will have to be installed in order to prevent periodic costly damage to
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landscaping and dangerous flooding of basements, as well as damage to roads and hazardous driving conditions.
As a result of numerous conferences with the Trustees of the Duxbury Beach Association we are trying to co- operate in an attempt to make the beach safer and more attractive for the residents of Duxbury. In this connection we are sponsoring articles in the 1961 Town Warrant de- signed to provide a vehicle and patrolmen to police the area on certain nights. This should reduce the health hazards, danger of cuts from broken bottles, and the con- stant threat of rowdyism. We believe adults who enjoy the beach, as well as our youngsters, are in need of greater protection than they have enjoyed hitherto.
Memorial Day and Fourth of July will be accented this year by the observance of the 100th anniversary of the commencement of the Civil War. The Civil War Cen- tennial Committee are planning certain commemorative activities for these two dates and will work in conjunc- tion with Duxbury Post, American Legion, to program their events.
Hurricane "Donna" arrived on September 12th and caused considerable damage throughout the town, espec- ially along the waterfront. As a single incident, "Donna" vented her greatest fury on the Unitarian Church, which suffered severe roof damages. Trees were severely damaged and the costly task of removing dangerously damaged limbs began even before the blow was over. The courage and devotion of Duxbury Police, Firemen, Tree, Highway, and Waterfront personnel is best exemplified during disasters, and our men deserve high praise for their performance during our 1960 Hurricane and also for their fine services during the December blizzard.
The official numbering of houses has been requested many times. This would aid tradespeople in locating cust-
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omers and would enable the Post Office Department to establish letter carrier service in thickly populated areas. The 1961 town warrant will contain an article suggesting that our by-law be amended to provide for official num- bering.
It is debatable whether fresh paint actually increases production, but delighted employees insisted the work went faster following the redecorating of two offices and two hallways in the Town Office Building.
The town's boundary lines were perambulated this year according to law, and elicited an amused and ap- preciative comment in the news; and speaking of news - this is the year in which our favorite editor published his highly successful, "Put it on the Front Page, Please." Con- gratulations to John H. Cutler.
While progress in the space-probe program aroused the public imagination regarding life in future years, archaeological excavations here brought positive proof regarding some phases of life in the early days of Dux- bury. The supposed site of the home of John Alden was designated many years ago by a bronze and stone marker. This year the Alden Kindred employed a consultant on American Archaeology to ascertain definitely where John Alden's first home really stood. Within a few yards of the stone marker the consultant uncovered many artifacts, the root cellar, and the remains of the foundation of Al- den's first home.
Although this event received only a nominal amount of publicity the Selectmen believe it is one of the out- standing contributions to the historical background of our town. Published elsewhere in this report is a letter which the consultant addressed to the Selectmen, and also a sketch showing an artist's conception of the root cellar and foundation which were uncovered.
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The Selectmen express their thanks to all Officers, Department Heads, and Committees, for their excellent work and fine spirit of cooperation which had made the year 1960 both pleasant and memorable.
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP W. DELANO, JAMES H. W. JENNER, J. NEWTON SHIRLEY, Board of Selectmen
Sketch showing Alden House Site as it would appear after basic restoration as proposed by Roland Wells Robbins
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
The following is a report submitted by the Board of Fire Engineers for the year 1960.
The Department had a total of 115 calls as follows:
Building 25
Oil Burner
6
Automobile
15
Emergency
61
Chimney
4
Bridge
1
False Alarm 1
Coal Burner
1
Stand-By
1
Of our 25 building fires, we have had the heaviest loss in several years, three of them being total losses over which we had very little control because by the time we received the call and arrived at the scene of the fire the buildings were just a total mass of flames, but at least there was no loss of life, which is our first duty.
During the month of May, all public buildings and stores in the town were inspected by the Department. All schools and churches are on a quarterly inspection which is demanded by the Department of Public Safety.
The following is a list of permits issued and in- spected : Bottle Gas 51; Oil Burner 96; also there were 2615 telephone permits and 245 written permits for incinerator and open air fires.
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At this time, I would like to thank the citizens for their cooperation in calling in permits for incinerator and open air fires. Otherwise, if it were not done and we get a report of a fire, we have to send a truck to investi- gate but by your telephone permit, we have that knowl- edge which saves us many unnecessary runs and expense.
In calling the Duxbury Fire Department for fires and emergencies, please call WE 4-2121; for all other business, please call WE 4-5500. In case you do not remember the number, just dial operator and say "EMERGENCY, I WANT THE DUXBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT" and she will call that number. That is a ruling of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company whatever town or city you may be in. We stand ready to answer all fire and emergency calls.
Respectfully submitted,
EBEN N. BRIGGS, Chief
GEORGE S. BUTLER, Asst. Chief
KENNETH O. MACOMBER, Chairman
ALDEN M. BARTLETT, Secretary JOHN DeLORENZO CARL J. SANTHESON, JR.
THEODORE W. PAGE
Board of Fire Engineers
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REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Forest Warden for the year 1960.
The Department had a total of 84 calls as follows :
Grass 15
Dump 10
Brush 45
Forest
12
Incinerator 1
False Alarm 1
This year we have had more brush and forest fires, many of which were of a suspicious nature; also a lot of repair on trucks and equipment.
Most of our fires run less than an acre which does not cost too much to extinguish and clean up but we had several forest fires this year that run from 5 to 10 acres during the dry season which means you have to leave men and trucks checking it, some times as long as two to three days.
This year, 1960, there were 245 beach permits issued by Ford's Store, Duxbury Beach; 450 issued by Duxbury Beach Park at Blakeman's Store and 245 at the Central Fire Station.
There is an article in the town warrant to purchase a 4-wheel drive truck which I hope very much will be voted, as the Department needs a truck of this type.
I want to thank the Deputy Forest Wardens, fire fighters, Selectmen and Town Departments for their co- operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
EBEN N. BRIGGS
Forest Warden
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REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit the report of the Highway Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1960.
All streets throughout the town received annual care. Several miles of black roads were given surface treat- ment. Roadsides were mowed, traffic lines were painted and guard rails repaired.
By special appropriations, the remaining portion of Temple Street was graded, graveled and surfaced, Mullins Avenue was extended three tenths of a mile, graded, graveled and surfaced and Beaver Brook Lane was surfaced.
The bathing beaches and floats at all town landings received annual repairs. Fourteen sections were replaced in the Powder Point bridge and other repairs made when necessary.
Chapter-90 - Maintenance money was spent on Route 14.
Under Chapter-90 -- New Construction - Brushing out was started on Franklin Street and will be Continued in 1961.
Respectfully Submitted,
LEWIS B. RANDALL Superintendent of Streets
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY TRUSTEES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
and the Citizens of Duxbury :
Your Board of Cemetery Trustees render their re- port for the year 1960.
The regular work done in the cemeteries in Duxbury is covered in the report of the Superintendent. He has also reported on the additional work needed to clean up the damage done by hurricane "Donna".
While we are able to report a continued increase in the Perpetual Care Funds with added income for the operation of the cemeteries, increase in labor costs does not allow a decrease in the appropriation needed to carry out the work of the department. We are asking for an appropriation of $18,714.00, an increase of about $300.00. It should be noted that last year the town re- ceived back over $5,800.00 for work done on the lots.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD P. HOBART, Chairman HERMAN C. BUMPUS, M.D. ERNEST W. CHANDLER CARL E. JOHNSON J. NEWTON SHIRLEY, Secretary
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES
To the Cemetery Trustees :
I submit my report for the year 1960.
At Mayflower, Ashdod, Dingley, and Standish Ceme- teries all general work was done. The avenues were edged and cleaned. The leaves were raked away, and the ever- greens trimmed. Boomer Square was cared for. Some grading was done, making a number of lots available in the old part of Mayflower Cemetery. Each year additional lawn mowing and trimming increase the work of the cemetery department.
There was a large amount of additional work due to storm damage in the cemeteries by Hurricane Donna. A large part of the damage has been cleaned up; the balance of the work will be completed in sixty-one. The Department employees did a fine job in cleaning up the Cemeteries.
The first of this year we sent out leaflets and cards with reference to lots which had insufficient care funds, and also to lot owners who had made no provision for perpetual care. As a result, sixty lot owners increased their funds, and a number of owners started new funds. Others replied they would add funds very soon or make provisions in their wills. A number of cemeteries are asking lot owners to provide for adequate perpetual care so that the number of abandoned lots will be greatly re- duced in the future. Perpetual care is the responsibility of the owners of lots, or their heirs.
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Perpetual care lots and annual care lots were proper- ly maintained; also the graves of the veterans received our attention. The veterans' monument at the main gate was cleaned.
There were sixty-four interments this year.
Respectfully submitted, LAUREL B. FREEMAN Superintendent of Cemeteries
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REPORT OF THE TOWN HISTORIAN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
To fill a need felt for some time, a pamphlet listing the best known of Duxbury's historic spots has been printed and placed for distribution. This has been well received.
A single page brief history has also been printed to be sent to the numerous school children who ask every year for the history of colonial Duxbury.
As in other years, talks have been given to various groups, help given to students and researchers, and more items of past history gathered for the files. The resources of the department are available to all.
Respectfully submitted.
DOROTHY WENTWORTH Historian
To Town Directors, Plymouth County Extension Service
(Trustees, Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture) .
Dear Director:
Each year Town Directors request a report that can be included in their Annual Town Report. Enclosed is material that may be used for that purpose if you so desire. You may even want to add a paragraph or two about local Extension activities pertaining to 4-H Club Work, Agriculture, or the Home.
For the information that you have furnished the residents in your community by telephone, news articles,
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letter, and this report, the Board of Trustees, Plymouth County Extension Service, is most appreciative.
Any suggestions that you may have for improving service to the citizens in your community, should be sent to this office at any time.
My personal thanks to you for serving as a Town Director during 1960.
ROBERT B. EWING County Agent-Manager
c/o Chairman, Board of Selectmen
P.S. A copy of this report is being sent to the Chairman of your Board of Selectmen. RBE
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PLYMOUTH COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE (Plymouth County Extension Service) By Robert B. Ewing, County Agent-Manager
The Plymouth County Extension Service (legal name - County Aid to Agriculture) is located in the Court House, Brockton. Since 1915, when it was first estab- lished, the Extension Service, in cooperation with the University of Massachusetts and the United States De- partment of Agriculture, has been furnishing informa- tion in three categories - Agriculture, Home Economics and 4-H, to the citizens of Plymouth County.
The Extension Service is known as the educational arm of the United States Department of Agriculture. In other words, its job is to supply information to people who request it and who reside in Plymouth County. A staff of agents conduct programs (in Agriculture, Home Economics, and 4-H Club Work) by furnishing educa- tional information through farm and home visits, letters, newspaper articles, radio talks, meetings, and office visits. Basically the job of the Extension Service has been the same since 1915, namely to supply information. The programs may vary from time to time and be of a tentative nature to meet an emergency. The basic objec- tive of the Extension Service remains the same but people and times do change.
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