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ANNUAL REPORT OF
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960
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Annual Report
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FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960
D. C. Collins Printing Co., Millis, Mass.
TOWN OFFICERS
Moderator
Charles F. Woodard
Town Clerk
Charles W. Keirstead
Treasurer
Orion Wight
Selectmen
Harvey M. Hamilton
Term expires 1961
Austin C. Buchanan
Term expires 1962
Joseph A. Roberts
Term expires 1963
Assessors
Joseph S. Kennedy
Term expires 1961
Harry E. Conway
Term expires 1962
Carlton W. Kingsbury
Term expires 1963
School Committee
Leon M. Bowden
Term expires 1961
James T. Frame
Term expires 1962
Alton H. Hartford
Term expires 1962
Jeanne A. Bibby
Term expires 1963
Walter Frank
Term expires 1963
Trustees of the Public Library
Burgess P. Stanley
Term expires 1961
*C. Munroe Clark
.Term expires 1961
** Charles F. Woodard
Term expires 1961
Anne C. Donlan
Term expires 1962
Jane G. Cheever
Term expires 1962
Edith C. Howlett
Term expires 1963
Laura H. Smith
Term expires 1963
Collector of Taxes
Charles H. Rayner, Jr.
Term expires 1962
* Resigned
** Appointed to fill unexpired term
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Board of Health
A. Ritchey Stagg, M.D.
Term expires 1961
Clarence M. Boyce
Term expires 1962
Madeleine I. Harding
Term expires 1963
Cemetery Commissioners
Gildo J. Pederzini
Term expires 1961
Clifford W. Bosselman
Term expires 1962
Joseph A. Roberts
Term expires 1963
Water and Sewerage Commissioners
John D. Williams
Term expires 1961
Myron H. Smith
Term expires 1962
Harry R. Leighton
Term expires 1963
Park and Planning Board
Ernest L. Spencer
Term expires 1961
Charles C. Cain
Term expires 1962
William F. Rogers, Jr.
Term expires 1963
Roger E. Hardy
Term expires 1964
Everett J. Wills
Term expires 1965
Board of Public Welfare
William S. Farmer
Term expires 1961
Lawton B. Kingsbury
Term expires 1962
Warren C. Bois
Term expires 1963
Tree Warden
Ellis N. Allen Term expires 1961
Constables
Terms expire 1961
Robert W. Brady Robert K. McCarthy
John F. McCarthy
Chief of Police
Allan A. Kingsbury
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Police Officers
Nicholas N. Gugliotta Robert W. Brady E. Nina Iafolla Robert B. Ripley William H. Mann
John F. McCarthy Francis E. Ryan Robert K. McCarthy William J. Griffin Clayton M. Balcolm
Fire Chief Edgar W. Allen
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE SELECTMEN
Superintendent of Streets William E. McCarthy
Superintendent of Moth Work Ellis N. Allen
Field Drivers and Fence Viewers
Charles C. Cain
Herbert B. Burr
Henry A. Kingsbury
Inspector of Animals
Carlton S. Cheney
Pound Keeper
William S. Blanchard
Dog Officer
Robert K. McCarthy
Sealer of Weights and Measures J. Fred Whittier
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Measurers of Wood and Bark
Dennis H. Lucy
Arthur S. Atherton
Public Weigher Ralph A. Ellsworth
Keepers of the Lockup
Allan A. Kingsbury Nicholas N. Gugliotta Robert W. Brady E. Nina Iafolla William H. Mann
Robert K. McCarthy John F. McCarthy Robert B. Ripley Francis E. Ryan William J. Griffin
Clayton M. Balcom
Police Matrons
Mary Mair Etienne
Jessie A. Erskine
Special Police Officers
Walter F. Reynolds, Sr. John T. Grover Ercole Iafolla J. Corbin Wright
Roy Owen Maurice Bouin
Francis E. Chick Robert Kreger
Joseph Souza
James E. Morris John B. Gattoni H. Arnold Ripley Mario Pederzini Donald Bouret Harold Ryan James MacLean Chester Burks Albert Tuttle
Maude S. Washburn
Town Accountant
Leslie J. Howlett
Term expires 1962
Town Counsel William F. Nourse
Veterans' Agent Philip J. Burr
Veterans' Director
Philip J. Burr
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Burial Agent Philip J. Burr
Board of Registrars of Voters
Anne Young Thomas F. Clancy
Term expires 1961 Term expires 1962
Mary Mair Etienne
Term expires 1963
Building Inspector
Allison T. Carr Term expires 1964
Acting Building Inspector
Benjamin H. Brock
Term expires 1964
Plumbing Inspector J. Roger Petrie
Acting Plumbing Inspector
Walter R. Nye
Wiring Inspector
Joseph F. Erskine
Acting Wiring Inspector John W. Goucher
Board of Appeals for Zoning, Subdivision Control and Building By-Law
Herbert B. Burr
George A. Smith
Francis H. Kingsbury
Pauline Goucher, Associate Member
Term expires 1961 Term expires 1962 Term expires 1963
Board of Appeals for Zoning-Enforcing Officer for Trailers
Allison T. Carr
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Development and Industrial Commission
Rossiter Holt
Term expires 1961
Arthur L. Lewis
Term expires 1961
William F. Spang
Term expires 1962
James N. White
Term expires 1962
Robert Eburne
Term expires 1963
Paul E. Seeley
Term expires 1963
Roger E. Hardy
Term expires 1964
Donald W. Baker
Term expires 1964
Walter E. Anderson
Term expires 1965
Harry E. Conway
Term expires 1965
Gordon Yarlott
Term expires 1965
Director of Civil Defense
Austin C. Buchanan
Deputy Director, Civil Defense
Francis E. Chick
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY BOARD OF HEALTH
Slaughtering Inspector Francis X. Maguire, V.M.D.
Board of Health Agent-Sewerage Regulation Allison T. Carr
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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MODERATOR
Finance Committee
Martin P. Craven
Term expires 1961
Edward G. Rudd
Term expires 1961
Charles E. Cheever
Term expires 1961
J. Edwin Daniels
Term expires 1962
Herbert B. Burr
Term expires 1962
John H. Roskilly, Jr.
Term expires 1962
John F. Bradstreet
Term expires 1963
Edward R. Perry
Term expires 1963
Robert J. Larkin
Term expires 1963
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY TREASURER
Marie N. Burke, Assistant Treasurer
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY COLLECTOR
Doris M. Rayner
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF
Kenneth R. Clark, Deputy Fire Chief
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DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
December 31, 1960
The Board of Selectmen respectfully submit to the citizens of the Town their report for the year 1960.
On March 8, 1960 the Board was organized with Austin C. Bu- chanan, Chairman; Harvey M. Hamilton, Clerk; and Joseph A. Roberts, Third Member.
During the year the roof of the Town Hall was repaired and a new door was installed at the Police Station entrance. Other minor repairs were made to the exterior of the building. No major expenditure should be necessary on the Town Hall until the renovation of the interior is unde: taken. We are recommending that a committee be appointed to study the renovation of the Town Hall.
The issue and policing of Earth Removal Permits has at times during the past year been a full time job. With respect to loam removal the Board has adopted the policy of requiring the loam to be piled and all stripped areas to be covered before any loam is declared surplus and available for removal.
The problem of Street Lighting in connection with the new school has been studied with the engineers of the Boston Edison Company and a sum has been included in the Street Lighting request for 1961.
The administration and dispatch of the Town Ambulance has been handled most satisfactorily this year under a plan adopted late in 1959. This plan places the operation of the ambulance under the res- ponsibility of the Chief of Police.
To those who have contributed so generously of their time and expense to the general welfare of the Town, we wish to express our appreciation and gratitude.
Respectfully submitted,
AUSTIN C. BUCHANAN HARVEY M. HAMILTON JOSEPH A. ROBERTS
Board of Selectmen
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 3, 1961
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the report of the Police Department of the Town of Medfield for the year ending December 31, 1960.
ACCIDENTS 98
FATAL ACCIDENTS
1
ASSAULTS
4
ANIMALS
Strayed or Lost
124
Found
113
Nuisances
73
Injured
53
Killed by Police
24
Persons Bitten
29
AMBULANCE TRIPS
93
ARRESTS
33
ASSISTANCE
Other Departments
190
Stranded Persons and Motorists
290
AUTOMOBILE VIOLATIONS
182
Moved off Highway
44
Illegal Parking
58
BREAKING AND ENTERING 32
BURGLAR ALARMS
ANSWERED AND TESTED
12
CIVIL MATTERS
21
COURT ATTENDANCE
96
DISTURBANCES
45
CLOSED HOMES 252
DRUNKS 12
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DOORS AND WINDOWS FOUND OPEN 120
BICYCLES REGISTERED 589
EMERGENCY CALLS
48
FAMILY TROUBLE
24
FIRES 126
Put out by Police
2
FIRST AID BY POLICE
31
FUNERAL TRAFFIC COVERED
35
INVESTIGATIONS
Ours 527
Other Departments
91
LARCENIES
44
MISSING PERSONS
23
Found by Police
2
PERSONAL PROPERTY LOST
36
Turned into Police
63
PERMITS ISSUED
44
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY
45
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF 34
MISSING PATIENTS FROM STATE HOSPITALS 106
Picked up by Police
31
MESSAGES RECEIVED
264
Delivered 150
REPORTS OF PROWLERS 15
SPEEDING COMPLAINTS
27
STONE OR GLASS ON HIGHWAY 13
STREET DEFECTS REPORTED BY POLICE
17
SUMMONS SERVED
86
STREET LIGHTS REPORTED OUT
176
SUSPICIOUS LIGHTS, CARS, etc., INVESTIGATED 184
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VIOLATION OF PERMITS OR OTHER LAWS 28
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSFERS
Regular Class 2
134
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INJURED PERSONS
58
WIRES REPORTED DOWN 19
MISCELLANEOUS
531
OFFICERS TRAINING SCHOOL
Patrolman Robert W. Brady successfully completed the four week training school for Police Officers at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in Framingham. He is the first Medfield Officer to attend this school. Another Officer will attend in 1961.
During 1961 I plan to extend our communications system by tying in with the Massachusetts State Police Teletype System which will give Medfield 17 state coverage. I would like to have a Police Station Building Committee appointed to decide on the possibility of adding a new police station to the new fire station. I also recommend that an officer be promoted to Sergeant after a promotional examination has been held.
Due to an increase in the building of new homes in the outlying districts and to the fact that in 1963 the Fire Department will be off our Police Radio Network and on their own I feel that we should have another officer on each shift, starting with one new man this year. Thus, by 1963 we should have an adequate Police Department which will be in a position to handle both the Police and Fire Communica- tions, efficiently control the Fire Alarm System and keep better and more complete records in the Police Department.
AUXILIARY POLICE
During 1960 Officer E. Nina Iafolla was appointed Lieutenant in the Auxiliary Police and organized 20 young men into a working unit. These men undertook a ten week training course in First Aid in
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Police Rules and Procedure. Their instructors were persons well known and well qualified in the field of police work. Several times in 1960 these men assisted at fires and in mock disasters in conjunction with a plan worked out with the Medfield State Hospital and proved that they are conscientious. I would like to recommend that shirts, hats and hat badges bearing Civil Defense Insignia be purchased for them from Civil Defense funds or by a small additional appropriation to the Civil Defense budget so that these men may outwardly be identified as an organized unit.
In behalf of the police officers, I wish to thank the State and Local officials, Town of Medfield Department heads and the citizens of the Town for the cooperation and assistance extended to me and the police department during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN A. KINGSBURY, .
Chief of Police
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
We hereby respectfully submit our Report of the Board of Health for the year ending December 31, 1960.
The Board has issued licenses to dealers selling, buying or trans- porting Methyl Alcohol or Wood Alcohol, so-called, or any preparation other than Shellac or Varnish; the manufacturing of Ice Cream; and a license to Funeral Directors for the establishment and maintaining of a Funeral Home.
The garbage collection contract was renewed and collections were made twice a week during the summer months and once a week during winter months.
The Medfield Dental Clinic is under the supervision of the Board of Health and is held at the Memorial School. All elementary school
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children were examined and treatment was started on all children desiring work at the clinic.
Number of Communicable diseases reported to the Board of Health were:
Chicken-pox
12
Dog-bite
4
German Measles 4
Measles 23
Meningitis
1
Mumps
21
Scarlet Fever
27
We feel certain that the number of communicable diseases reported to the Board of Health does not reflect the actual number of cases. Please bear in mind that according to the General Laws of the Com- monwealth, "If a physician knows or has cause to believe that a person whom he visits is infected with a disease declared to be dangerous to the public health ... he shall immediately give written notice thereof, signed by him ... " and when a householder knows that a person within his family or house is sick with a disease dangerous to the public health he shall immediately give written notice thereof to the Board of Health in the manner required by the statute, provided how- ever, that in cases where a physician has been called in, the physician's notification will be accepted in place of the householder.
During the year several complaints were taken care of by the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
A. RITCHEY STAGG, M.D., Chairman CLARENCE BOYCE
MADELEINE HARDING, R.N.
Board of Health
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
December 31, 1960
Board of Health
Medfield, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Herewith my report as Slaughter Inspector for 1960.
Number pigs slaughtered and inspected 5
Number cattle slaughtered and inspected 3 Very truly yours,
FRANCIS X. MAGUIRE, V.M.D.
Inspector of Slaughtering
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1960. Dogs reported to have bitten persons were checked.
In the annual inspection there were 150 cattle, 69 horses, 33 sheep and 6 swine.
The animals showed no signs of contagious diseases and the premises were found in a satisfactory condition.
Respectfully submitted,
CARLTON S. CHENEY,
Inspector of Animals
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REPORT OF THE NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
January 3, 1961
To the Citizens of Medfield:
Submitted herewith is the report of the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project of its activities in the Town of Medfield for the year ending December 31, 1960.
Aerial Spraying
1,500 Acres
Aerial Pre-hatch Dusting
133 Acres
Ground Spraying
738 Acres
Ground Pre-hatch Dusting
641/2 Acres
Drainage
5,287 Feet
Brush Clearing
980 Feet
Culverts Cleaned
7 Culverts
Catch Basins Treated
518 Catch Basins
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN C. KUSCHKE,
Superintendent
REPORT OF THE TREE AND MOTH DEPARTMENTS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Submitted herewith is the report of the Tree and Moth Depart- ments for the year 1960.
During the past year the usual spraying of the entire roadside trees for the control of the Gypsy Moth and the Elm Leaf Beetle was performed. Also this past year the White Oaks were sprayed for the control of the Solitary Oak Leaf Miner which was so damaging the previous year. This insect does not seem as prevalent as it was in 1959 and will not require control measures this coming year. I
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recommend that the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated for Moth Work for 1961.
The Dutch Elm Disease control work was carried out with the removal of approximately fifty-one (51) dead and diseased Elms in 1960, also eleven stumps were removed. Spraying for the Elm Bark Beetle was performed. All Elms with any outward symptoms of Dutch Elm Disease were sampled and the samples were sent to the State Shade Tree Laboratory in Amherst. I recommend that $4,000.00 be appropriated for the further control of this dread disease.
The program for the control of Poison Ivy was carried on the same as in previous years. The results of our spraying has been very good and the need for additional spraying is lessening. I recommend the sum of $200.00 be appropriated to keep this nuisance on the decrease.
Due to the hurricane this fall we found it necessary to obtain an additional $2,500.00 to clear the streets of debris and to repair the damage to our roadside shade trees. Although most of the work has been completed, there still remain a lot of weakened limbs and leaders that will require attention along with our routine work. I recommend $3,500.00 be appropriated for 1961.
Our tree planting program was resumed this past year with the planting of 70 trees of various species and varieties. I recommend that the sum of $500.00 be appropriated for this work in 1961.
Respectfully submitted,
ELLIS N. ALLEN,
Tree Warden and Moth Supt.
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REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1960.
Number of Permits Issued 124
Number of Inspections by Plumbing Inspector 174
Number of Inspections by Acting Plumbing Inspector 15
Permit Fees $909.00
I wish to express my thanks to the Town Officials, Marie Burke, Gwendolen Suereth, and the other Inspectors for their help and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
J. ROGER PETRIE,
Plumbing Inspector
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
January 9, 1961
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Medfield, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The following is my annual report for the Year ending December 31, 1960. I have issued a total of 166 building permits as listed below and 109 cesspools and septic tanks.
During the year I have made a total of 633 inspections on buildings and 109 on cesspools and septic tanks.
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Acting Inspector made 36 inspections.
New Homes
87
Additions to Homes
17
Additions to Factories
5
Additions to Garages
2
Additions to Stores
3
Additions to Inns
1
Additions to Stables
1
Additions to Telephone building
1
New Garages
7
- Converting garage to Laundry
1
Club Houses
1
Tool Sheds
1
Alterations and repairs
36
Swimming Pools
2
Demolitions, all on same lot under one permit
3
Estimated construction cost on new homes
$1,263,000.00
Estimated construction cost on other permits
112,110.00
Total on all permits
1,375,110.00
Total income from building permits
1,577.00
Total income from cesspools and septic tanks
545.00
We have not had as many new homes this year but it has been a very good year for the Town as most of the homes have been large ones.
Both local and outside builders have been very cooperative and I wish to thank them for same.
I wish to thank the Town Officials, Marie Burke, William McCarthy, Park and Planning Board and other Inspectors for their assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLISON T. CARR,
Building Inspector
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DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
I hereby submit the annual report for the year 1960.
SCALES
Platform over 10,000 Scales 100 to 5,000 Scales under 100
1
5
25
WEIGHTS All
92
CAPACITY MEASURES Liquid
1
AUTOMATIC MEASURES
Gasoline
12
Grease
8
LINEAR MEASURES
Yard Sticks
4
Tapes
2
Total
150
TRIAL WEIGHINGS OF COMMODITIES
Tested
Correct
Over
Meat
110
110
Bread
55
55
Dry Commodities
40
40
Flour
10
10
Fruit and Vegetables
50
50
Potatoes
25
15
10
Total
280
270
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EXPENSES
Salary
$125.00
Supplies and Bond
24.37
Transportation
15.63
Total
$165.00
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RECEIPTS
Sealing Fees Share of Bond from Dover
$ 52.40 5.00
Total
$ 57.40
Respectfully submitted,
J. FRED WHITTIER,
Sealer of Weights and Measures
REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
This year has been a busy year although there has been a lesser amount of new building permits issued. There has been an increasing number of additions, oil, gas burner, and service entrance permits issued.
Infraction of the rules have been minor and in these instances the contractor was duly notified and corrections were made to the satisfaction of this office.
At this time we would like to thank town officials, other inspectors, Marie Burke, and Gwen Suereth for their help and cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH F. ERSKINE, JR.
Wire Inspector
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Cemetery Commissioners respectfully submit our report for the year ending December 31, 1960.
The general maintenance of the Vine Lake Cemetery has been carried out to the best of our physical and financial capabilities.
Due to the heavy growing season and the lack of the unusual "dry spell", we were again in trouble financially and it was necessary to request the Finance Board for assistance.
No new progress of any great dimension has been accomplished this year although several small developments were completed with the direct aid from the individual lot owners.
Plans to tar drives, widen banking around the pond, clean out the stream into the pond, layout drives in the section at Bridge Street and the planting of trees along them, fill in and beautify the section around the Frairy-Dale Streets entrance and install drainage in that area.
Plans and accomplishments are sometimes difficult to agree but plans we must have and results come eventually.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank the various depart- ments and their employees for their assistance during the year and the people for their patience.
Respectfully submitted,
GILDO PEDERZINI CLIFFORD W. BOSSELMAN JOSEPH A. ROBERTS
Cemetery Commissioners
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REPORT OF INDUSTRIAL AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The past year has not produced any great change in our industrial achievement.
We have gained no new businesses but have lost one, the so-called "Market Basket".
The industrial zoned land in the junction area is being cleared and put in condition for industrial use and the owner is very optimistic for future accomplishments.
Respectfully submitted:
HARRY E. CONWAY, Chairman
WALTER E. ANDERSON
ROBERT EBURNE
ROGER E. HARDY
ROSSITTER HOLT
ARTHUR L. LEWIS
PAUL E. SEELEY
WILLIAM F. SPANG
JAMES N. WHITE
DONALD BAKER
F. GORDON YARLOTT
Industrial and Development Commission
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REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The following is the report of the Veterans Benefits and Services for the year 1960.
VETERANS BENEFITS
Applicants for Veterans Benefits
28
Benefits Granted 15
Military Settlement Other Communities
8
VETERANS SERVICES ASSISTANCE
Hospitalization
12
Compensation
10
Education
8
Pensions
15
Insurance
8
Medical
15
On The Job Training
5
Civil Service
5
Lost Discharges
10
Miscellaneous
20
In order to clarify the function of the Veterans Agent, I will describe the classes of financial assistance which the Veterans Benefits provides for qualified Veterans. Ordinary Benefits include the neces- sities of life such as food, shelter and clothing.
Medical assistance includes surgical expenses and hospital medi- cations at rates established by Commissioners Office in Boston. The Town of Medfield is reimbursed for one-half of amount of Benefits granted upon proper application with authorization from the Com- missioner's Office. Due to the increase of Veterans population in the community since 1955, the applicant case load has increased steadily in the past year.
I wish to thank the Town Officials and Marie Burke for their cooperation and assistance during the past year.
Respectfully submitted:
PHILIP J. BURR,
Veterans Agent
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS ON ZONING, SUBDIVISION CONTROL AND BUILDING BY-LAWS
January 9, 1961
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
and Residents of Medfield:
The Board of Appeals respectfully submits this report for the year ending December 31, 1960.
The Board was organized as follows: Herbert B. Burr, Chairman; George A. Smith, Clerk; Francis H. Kingsbury, Member; and Pauline Goucher, Associate Member.
Ellen P. Crowell resigned her position as Associate Member this year and the Board wishes to extend their appreciation to her for a job well done.
Your Board of Appeals experienced a very active year, hearing and deciding on 14 appeals. These appeals can be classified as varied, con- sisting of many types and requests for permits.
The Board established a method for on the spot investigation of many requests for zoning variances and/or permits to substantiate and establish facts in rendering a fair and equitable decision. This was accomplished through the use of abutter surveys, photographs and personal visitation on the part of the members of the Board.
Some appeals warranted modifications and restrictions to the petitioner's original requests, directed towards the elimination of detrimental conditions, abutter's rights, and the general public welfare and good.
The Board experienced a rise in operating costs consisting of an increase in hearings and the lawful requisite of advertising of each hearing. Therefore, it made it necessary to request $200.00 in addi- tional funds for its continued operation in 1960 and resulting in a total expenditure of $650.00
A continuing increase in appeal hearings is anticipated for the year 1961, staying in line with the growth of the town.
The Board of Appeals gratefully acknowledges and appreciates the able assistance rendered by the Board of Selectmen, Park and
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Planning Board, Board of Assessors, Town Council, Town Accountant, Building Inspector, Marie Burke, and the Town Clerk. These and others made our work so much more pleasant this past year.
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