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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN FOR THE YEAR 1943
The Selectmen submit the following report on the activities of their department for the year 1943.
There were held forty-six regular meetings and six special meetings and several joint meetings and numerous conferences and public hearings.
At the Annual Town Meeting held on January 18, 1943 Sture Nelson was reelected and duly qualified for the term of three years.
The Board organized on January 19, 1943, with the election of Harry B. Butters as Chairman.
Appointments were made during the year as follows:
January 12 - Walter A. Blasenak, Town Clerk and Accountant for term of three years.
January 12 - Alonzo N. Earle, Forest Warden.
January 19 - Walter A. Blasenak, Clerk of Selectmen for 1943.
January 19 - Walter A. Blasenak, Soldier's Relief Agent and Soldier's Burial Agent for 1943.
January 26 - Eva Mansen, Assistant Town Treasurer.
January 26- Joseph Stonis, Constable for period ending May 1, 1944.
January 26- James E. Bunney, Fish and Game Warden; reappoint- ment by Chief Game Warden State Department of Conservation for the year 1943.
February 2 - Francis W. Smith, Moth Superintendent.
May 4 - Harry J. Korslund, Walter A. Blasenak, Charles E. Hough- ton, Fred A. Carlson, Gordon F. Woodberry, Francis W. Smith, George F. Willett and Harry B. Butters, Post-War Rehabilitation Committee.
May 4 -Thomas U. Mahoney, Inspector of Animals.
May 4 - John J. Flaherty, Francis J. Dunn, Harry F. Howard, Fence Viewers for term ending May 1, 1944.
May 4 - George H. Lynch, Dog Officer for term ending May 1, 1944.
May 4 - James J. Curran, John M. Lindblom, Harry J. Korslund, Board of Appeal for term ending May 1, 1944.
May 4 - Dr. George Klein, Town Physician for the term ending May 1, 1944.
May 4 - William J. Dalton, Assessor for the term ending April 1, 1946. May 4 - Francis C. Foley, Town Counsel for term ending May 1, 1944. May 4-John P. Crowley, Registrar of Voters for term ending April 1, 1946.
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May 4 - Thomas A. Rorke, Soldier's Relief Investigator for term end- ing May 1, 1944.
May 4 - Henry J. Cronan, Building Inspector, for term ending May 1, 1944.
May 4- Joseph M. Lovell, Sealer of Weights and Measures, for term ending May 1, 1944.
May 4- William J. Barrett, Thomas C. Lydon, Charles R. Donnell, Field drivers for term ending May 1, 1944.
May 4- Walter S. Bagley, Thomas C. Lydon, Thomas J. Foley, Patrick J. Coyne, Peter N. Curran, Nicholas P. Curran and Will- iam H. Sullivan, Constables for the term ending May 1, 1944.
May 11 - Eileen J. Folan, John A. Abdallah and Grace L. Wood- berry, members of Board of Public Welfare for term ending May 1, 1944.
May 18-John P. Welch, member of Board of Public Welfare for term ending May 1, 1944.
May 25 - Maude A. Shattuck, Josephine A. Chandler, Florence J. C. Hennessey, Frances L. Blanchot, William C. Kendrick, Edward H. Thompson, Gordon F. Woodberry, John A. Abdallah, members of Playground Advisory Committee.
June 1 - Cyrus C. Church, Inspector of Wires, reappointment.
July 20 - Frederic W. Kingman, Contributory Retirement Board of Town of Norwood for term ending June 30, 1946.
September 21 - (With Planning Board) Michael J. Crowley elected elected to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Gordon F. Woodberry.
October 4 - Reverend Christopher P. Griffin and Reverend William F. English, members of Playground Advisory Committee.
There were also appointed election officers for the Annual Town Meeting and for special town meetings, various special police officers at large and at particular premises including all schools and special schools, various sworn weighers, measurers of bark and surveyors of lumber and patrolmen.
Various resignations were effected during the year and elections or ap- pointments made to fill the vacancies so made.
Appointments of Military Substitutes by Board established under Chapter 708 Acts of 1941.
February 9 - Frances L. Blanchot, member of School Committee to fill vacancy caused by induction of John J. Murphy into the Armed Forces.
June 22 - Robert Whittlesey, member of School Committee to fill vacancy caused by induction of Anthony F. O'Donnell into the Armed Forces.
Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits
From time to time on application therefor and report thereon licenses and permits were granted for various activities as permitted by law as follows, namely:
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Common victuallers and transfers of same; Sunday amusement; pool rooms; bowling alleys; junk dealers; public amusements; roller skating rink; lodging houses; intelligence offices, fruit and vegetable stands; sales of frozen desserts, fruit, ice cream, confectionery; exchange of second hand motor vehicles and parts; taxicabs; business and private garages; keeping, storing and sale of volatile inflammable fluid, fuel oil, and other petroleum products, after hearings held, Class I, II and III licenses for purchase and sale of second hand motor parts and vehicles.
On April 27, 1943 license granted to the following as Auctioneers in the Town of Norwood for the period ending May 1, 1944.
J. A. Abdallah, 1027 Washington Street Thomas Hayden, 43 Day Street Carroll H. Woods, 601 Washington Street
Permits
Dances, carnivals, field days, public meetings, public street parades, conduct of poppy drives on streets, tag days.
February 16 - Permission granted to Workman's Benefit Association to hold costume party and dance on February 26, 1943.
March 9 - Permission granted to Roll Land Inc. to hold a dance on March 17, 1943 between the hours of 8:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.
April 20 - Permission granted to Norwood Post 2452 Veterans of Foreign Wars to conduct their annual buddy poppy drive on May 28 and May 29, 1943.
April 20 - Permission granted to Roll Land Inc. to remain open one night each week until 2:00 A.M. with the provision that if any disturbance or complaint be received, said permission will be cancelled.
May 4 - Permission granted to St. George's Syrian Ladies' Society for carnival on May 28 and 29.
May 4 - Permission granted to St. George's Syrian Men's Society for carnival on May 26 and 27.
May 25 - Permission granted to Norwood Lodge of Elks and Norwood Emblem Club for carnival on June 16 through June 19th.
June 22 - Permission granted to St. Catherine's Holy Name Society and St. Catherine's Fife and Drum Corps for carnival August 5, 6, and 7.
September 14 - Permission granted to St. Peters Parish and YMA for Mardi-Gras on September 22, 23, 24, and 25, and also permission was granted to use Elliot Park Grounds for said purpose.
September 21 - Permission granted to Norwood Council No. 252 Knights of Columbus for tag day October 9th.
September 28 - Permission granted American Brake Shoe Company for storage of gasoline on premises at 239 Lenox Street.
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September 28 - Permission granted St. Catherine's Fife and Drum Corps for parades on October 22 and 23 and for bazaar on October 22 and 23.
October 13 - Permission granted Winslow Bros. and Smith Co. for stor- age of mineral spirits on its premises.
October 19 - Permission granted to Mrs. Davidson for a 2:00 A.M. dance for Friday night October 29, 1943.
December 14 - Permission granted to Edward Eppich, Manager of Work- men's Benefit Association to conduct a 1:00 A.M. dance on New Year's Eve.
December 21 - Permission granted to "125" Club of Westwood for a 2:00 A.M. dance at Runenberg Hall.
Numerous public hearings were held from time to time as required by law upon various petitions for licenses, permits, locations, lay-outs and the like. For further details reference is made to the Town Record Books.
From time to time various pole and conduit locations were granted through order or location signed following hearings thereon.
From time to time various permits to carry revolvers were issued to individuals.
Orders of Taking
June 8 - It was voted to go forward with construction of sewer main on Baker Street.
June 29 - It was ordered that a sewer be laid and constructed on ways running southwesterly and westerly from Rockhill Street.
September 21 - Signed order of taking of easement through land of Gen- eral Printing Ink Corporation on Pleasant Street.
October 26 - Layout of Town Way to be known as Irving Street signed.
October 26 - Layout of Town Way Extension of Silver Street signed.
October 26- Layout of Town Way to be known as Carpenter Street signed.
October 26 - Layout of Town Way to be known as Earle Street signed.
November 16 - Orders of taking with respect to layout of Irving Street, Silver Street Extension, Earle and Carpenter Streets signed.
November 30 - Voted to extend sewer main on Second Street.
Transportation and Related Matters
January 26- Norwood Motor Tours granted license to pick up and dis- charge passengers along the present certificated route in Norwood with exception of picking up and discharging passengers on Washington Street.
April 6 - Notification from New England Transportation Company of discontinuance of 5:00 P. M. trip from Boston to North Attleboro over Route No. 1.
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April 13 - Revocation of License of Homer A. Perigny d/b/a Canton and Blue Hill Bus Line.
May 25 - Oakdale Community Garage and Bus Line submitted curtailed timetable for transportation between Norwood and Westwood in accord- ance with ODT ruling.
October 4 - Revocation of license of Homer A. Perigny d/b/a Canton and Blue Hill Bus Line.
Licenses - Alcoholic Beverages
On application transfers of licenses were granted from time to time and thereafter approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
December 7 - Voted that liquor license fees for 1944 remain the same as 1943.
December 7 - Common Victualler's License (Liquor License)
The Samovar, 1112-1112A Washington Street American Lunch, Inc., 65 Austin Street Cafe Venice, 1084-1088 Washington Street George's Lunch, Inc., 1137 Washington Street Lewis' Restaurant, 11 Cottage Street Norwood Cafe, Inc., 175-179 Railroad Avenue Ritz Cafe, 1100 Washington Street Whip-O-Will Cafe, 1029 Washington Street Delite Restaurant, 716 Washington Street
All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on Premises
American Lunch, Inc., 65 Austin Street Cafe Venice, 1084-1088 Washington Street George's Lunch, Inc., 1137 Washington Street Lewis' Restaurant, 11 Cottage Street Norwood Cafe, Inc., 175-179 Railroad Avenue
Ritz Cafe, 1100 Washington Street
The Samovar, 1112-1112A Washington Street
Wines and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on Premises
Delite Restaurant, 716 Washington Street Whip-O-Will Cafe, 1029 Washington Street
Club - All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on Premises
Workmen's Benefit Fund, 9912 Wilson Street
Norwood Lith. Amer. Citz. Association, Inc., 13 St. George Avenue
Retail Stores - All Alcoholic Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premises
Nicholas Abdallah, 1041-1043 Washington Street Umberto Balboni, 854 Washington Street Cottage Wines and Liquors, 9 Cottage Street Guild Wines & Liquors, Inc., 736 Washington Street
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Retail Stores - Wines and Malt Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premises Torquato Farioli, 68 Walnut Avenue Salvatore M. Gulla, 955 Washington Street
Druggist - All Alcoholic Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premises Clark's Pharmacy, Inc., 500 Washington Street
Innholder - All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Norberta Begin, 32 Guild Street
Common Victualler Licenses for 1944
Cloverleaf Company, Inc., 741 State Highway Vega Swedish Restaurant, Route No. 1 Sun Gwing Wong, 506 Washington Street F. W. Woolworth, 670 Washington Street William J. Pothier, 647 Washington Street Norwood Sport Center, Inc., 65 Cottage Street Charles M. Stevens, 651 Washington Street
Louis Kilkus, 1065 Washington Street Green Acres, Inc., 640 Washington Street Green Acres, Inc. (Bendix), State Highway Leonard C. Fisher, 387 Neponset Street
December 14 -
All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Common Victualler
David J. Butters, 1053 Washington Street Dundulis Lunch, 1118 Washington Street Old Colonial Cafe, Inc., 33 Savin Avenue
Retail Stores - Wines and Malt Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premises
Chubet, Bernard A. and Chubet, John J., 1208 Washington Street
Club Licenses - All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises
Norwood Business Men's Club, 46 Day Street
December 21 - It was voted that hotels, restaurants and clubs licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises be allowed to remain open on New Year's Eve until one o'clock A. M. January 1, 1944.
December 21 -
All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Common Victualler
Press Cafe, Inc., 900-4 Washington Street
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All Alcoholic Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premises Common Victualler Russell's Pharmacy, Inc., 125-127 Central Street
All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Club Town Square Athletic Assoc, 192 Central Street Norwood Lodge, BPO Elks, 152 Walnut Avenue
Wines and Malt Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premises Retail Store South Norwood Market, Inc., 1068 Washington Street
Common Victualler License Liggett Drug Company, 702 Washington Street
Claims and Litigation
Claims against the Town brought to the attention of the Selectmen during the year whether by court action or otherwise, were, when it ap- peared to be desirable or necessary, referred to the Town Counsel for ad- vice, report and appropriate action and where disposition was made, it was on approval given.
Miscellaneous
January 5 - Return of County Commissioners on petition for relocation of Nahatan Street.
January 5 - Warrant signed for Annual Town Meeting January 18, 1943. Voted that polls open at 7:00 A.M.
January 12 - Validation of various existing underground cable locations granted on petition of New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.
January 19 - Approval of bonds of Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
January 26 - Warrant signed for special town meeting February 4, 1943.
February 2 - Norfolk County Hospital assessment order in amount of $9,547.45 signed.
February 23 - Decree approved granting Bendix Aviation Corporation right to construct and maintain a railroad or spur track for private use in transportation of freight across Pleasant and Dean Streets in Nor- wood.
March 9 - Warrant signed for special town meeting March 25, 1943.
March 30 - Voted to authorize Treasurer to purchase War Bonds in sum of $50,000.00 as provided for under Article I of special town meeting of March 25, 1943.
May 11 - Warrant signed for special town meeting May 20, 1943.
July 20 - Amendment made to Traffic Rules and Orders covering changes on Lenox and Guild Streets.
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October 19 - Chairman Butters notified Board he had appointed Rose- well A. Norton Chairman of the Planning Board and A. W. Thompson Town Engineer to Post-War Rehabilitation Committee.
December 14 - New bus stop locations on Washington Street approved in accordance with Article 3, Section 4 of Traffic Rules and Orders.
Throughout the year all persons desiring a hearing or conference with the Board with respect to complaints or grievances were given full oppor- tunity to be heard and the matters complained of given due consideration.
Cooperation with the Committee on Public Safety and other committees dealing with the emergencies created by the war was wholeheartedly given. Much thought and consideration was given and will be given by the Board to the important part which the municipality will play in the vital matter of post-war rehabilitation plans. Your Board feels that this problem, which confronts every communiy in the nation, is of primary importance and upon its proper solution depends in large part the future of the community.
Conclusion
The foregoing report is intended merely to indicate in part' the many and varied duties which your Selectmen have considered during the year 1943.
The lists of persons qualified for Jury service as prepared by the Select- men follows as an addendum of this report.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY B. BUTTERS, Chairman, STURE NELSON, CHARLES F. HOLMAN, CLEMENT A. RILEY,
Selectmen of Norwcod.
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LIST OF JURORS
LIST OF PERSONS QUALIFIED FOR JURY SERVICE (INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF NORWOOD) AS PREPARED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN ON JUNE 29, 1943
Name
Address
Occupation
Abbott, George J.
1271 Washington Street
Laborer
Abdallah, John A.
1027 Washington Street
Manager
Abely, Edward T.
80 Hoyle Street
Janitor
Ahearn, William V.
39 Rock Street
Pressman
Allen, Joshua E.
272 Vernon Street
Manager
Archibald, Edwin C.
121 Ellis Avenue
Clerk
Babel, Victor J.
2 Highview Street
Chemist
Baker, Harold W.
212 Vernon Street
Superintendent
Baker, Otis F.
80 Vernon Street
Operator
Balboni, Louis P.
733 Neponset Street
Expressman
Barrett, Edward J.
257 Prospect Street
Chauffeur
Barron, William C.
163 Roosevelt Avenue
Clerk
Barry, Robert E.
73 Railroad Avenue
Helper
Bemis, George F.
119 Vernon Street
Salesman
Blanchard, Clark E.
75 Howard Street
Watchman
Blasenak, Martin, Jr.
192 Nichols Street
Foreman
Blenkhorn, James E.
89 Monroe Street
Insurance
Bird, Arthur D.
241 Winter Street
Tanner
Brady, Edward J.
94 Monroe Street
Machinist
Breen, George E.
417 Nahatan Street
Salesman
Breen, J. Joseph
417 Nahatan Street
Retired
Briggs, W. Earle
21 Walpole Street
Candy Maker
Brown, Willard C.
222 Vernon Street
Technician
Burtt, Albert H.
205 Walpole Street
Pharmacist
Butters, George K. Call, William M.
49 Florence Avenue
Merchant
Cashen, Clifton J.
2 Nichols Street
Proprietor
Cavanaugh, John J.
235 Railroad Avenue
Clerk
Chadbourne, Freeman N. 74 Bond Street
Artist
Clancy, William M.
9 Phillips Avenue 141 Walpole Street
Accountant
Clapp, John M.
Electrician
Colby, Frederick M.
414 Washington Street
Superintendent
Conley, Patrick James
80 Walnut Avenue
Druggist
Connolly, Matthew B.
8 Granite Street
Laborer
Connolly, Roger J.
93 Casey Street
Machinist
Cottrell, Leon E.
623 Washington Street 61 Rock Street
Tacker®
Coughlin, William J.
251 Pleasant Street
Electrotyper
Cronin, Michael J.
37 Highview Street
Watchman
Crosby, Henry, Jr.
19 Hawthorne Street
Tanner
Curran, John D.
Clerk
Curran, Michael
253 Railroad Avenue 68 Phillips Avenue
Fireman
Pressman
Danielson, Rudolph J.
18 Quincy Avenue
Plasterer
Coughlin, John J.
1175 Washington Street Laborer
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Persons Qualified for Jury Service - Continued
Name
Address
Occupation
D'Espinosa, Louis
599 Neponset Street
Superintendent
D'Espinosa, Michael
10 Upton Avenue
Machine Operator
Devine, Martin E.
305 Railroad Avenue
Chauffeur
Donahue, James A.
12 Monroe Street
Expressman
Dower, John F.
11 Summit Avenue
Machinist
Drummey, Edward J.
41 Nichols Street
Accountant
Ellis, Alfred W.
88 Washington Street
Clerk
Engel, Charles E.
213 Walpole Street 5 Victoria Circle
Statistician
Eppich, Edward A.
Farioli, Peter J.
490 Washington Street
Clerk
Feeney, Peter J.
293 Railroad Avenue
Salesman
Flaherty, Edward A.
219 Vernon Street
Merchant
Flaherty, Peter J.
30 Granite Street
Salesman
Flood, Joseph P.
67 Highland Street
Foreman
Foren, John F.
25 Curran Avenue
Hammer Maker
Foss, Arthur C.
81 Winslow Avenue
Pressman
Foster, Chester L.
9 Highland Street 8 Third Street
Block Cutter
Fowler, Herbert C.
80 Winter Street 10 Harding Road
Superintendent
Gay, Harold W.
67 Winter Street
Real Estate
Gemelli, Joseph
47 Chapel Street
Laborer
Geraghty, Edward J.
95 Nichols Street
Pattern Maker
Gibbons, Guy I.
86 Saunders Road
Editor
Gilbert, William H.
12 Everett Avenue
Shipper
Gotham, Ernest
119 Cottage Street
Musician
Greene, Richard E.
43 Davis Avenue
Laborer
Griffin, John L.
37 Prospect Avenue
Chauffeur
Gullich, Henry J.
180 Walpole Street
Chauffeur
Halstead, Frank K.
45 Howard Street
Accountant
Hartshorn, Fred A.
257 Pleasant Street
Expressman
Hayes, Jerome P.
135 Cottage Street
Tanner
Hayes, John A.
37 Rock Street
Auto Repairer
Hogan, Harold A.
36 Monroe Street
Tanner
Jones, William M.
111 Walnut Avenue
Carpenter
Karshis, Frank P.
246 Vernon Street
Machine Operator
Keating, James J.
31 Day Street
Manager
Keenan, John C.
120 Winslow Avenue
Bookbinder
Kiley, Harold F.
14 George Street
Civil Engineer
King, John K.
249 Railroad Avenue
Monotype Operator
Knox, John A., Jr.
38 Elliot Street
Monotype Operator Draftsman
Lee, Thomas F.
55 Highland Street
Accountant
Lee, Vincent J.
33 Tremont Street
Electrotyper
Lindblom, John M.
Carpenter
Lunsman, Cedric E.
116 Berwick Road 5 Elks Parkway North
Foreman
Kuld, Carl A.
12 Hoyle Street
Teller
Fournier, Ludovic O.
Salesman
Frederickson, George W.
Salesman
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Persons Qualified for Jury Service - Continued
Name
Address
Occupation
Lydon, Martin F.
362 Railroad Avenue
Pressman
Mack, James D.
96 Winter Street
Accountant
Maddox, Austin L.
42 Marion Avenue
Superintendent
May, Winslow F.
170 Vernon Street
Embalmer
McAuliffe, Joseph F.
423 Nahatan Street
Fireman
McDonald, John W.
527 Pleasant Street
Retired
McLean, Eugene V.
71 Adams Street
Manager
McTernan, Leo J., Jr.
7 Elliot Street
Paper Maker
Meade, James R.
186 Pleasant Street
Merchant
Milliken, Warren L.
27 Maple Street
Asst. Treasurer
Millin, John A.
230 Vernon Street
Cable Splicer
Morrell, Frank R.
225 Railroad Avenue
Painter
Morrow, Raymond K.
14 Berwick Street
Superintendent
Morse, Ernest L.
196 Vernon Street
Shipper
Murray, James E.
35 Austin Street
Salesman
Murphy, Michael J.
21 Winter Street
Insurance Agent
Northrop, Richard A.
8 Victoria Circle
Adv. Salesman
Nowak, Frank J.
36 Berwick Street
Engineer
O'Brien, George C.
86 Walnut Avenue
Consultant
O'Neil, Patrick F.
184 Vernon Street
Foreman
Orent, Louis
53 Elm Street
Merchant
Pane, Kaino F.
185 Roosevelt Avenue
Clerk
Pellowe, James T.
58 Saunders Road
Timekeeper
Pendergast, William I.
140 Walnut Avenue
Pressman
Peterson, William A.
186 Walpole Street
Shipper
Pond, Carl F.
80 Lincoln Street
Insurance Agent
Plummer, Walter S.
57 Prospect Avenue
Pressman
Purchase, Alfred C.
76 Walnut Avenue
Mechanic
Reardon, James J.
75 Prospect Avenue
Retired
Regan, John W.
12 Shattuck Road
Merchant
Revell, Herbert C.
69 Beech Street
Retired
Rich, Charles L.
67 Beech Street
Clerk
Riley, Clement A.
52 Florence Avenue
Salesman
Robertson, John
81 Everett Street
Clerk
Rorke, James G.
21 Hoyle Street
Tanner
Russell, Charles T.
808 Neponset Street
Broker
Russell, William E., Sr.
32 Maple Street
Clerk
Saumsiegle, Raymond
49 Maple Street
Clerk
Schacht, John H.
221 Winter Street
Clerk
Seaman, Merrill C.
11 Hoyle Street
Laundryman
Sheldon, Albert
341 Washington Street
Retired
Smith, Samuel R.
409 Prospect Street 48 Hoyle Street
Pressman
Spaulding, Keith B.
Artist
Sparrow, Bertram P., Sr. 159 Winslow Avenue
Pressman
Stanton, Thomas A.
14 Hawthorne Street
Foreman
Stuntzner, Guido A.
30 Bullard Street
Merchant
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Persons Qualified for Jury Service - Continued
Name
Address
Occupation
Sullivan, Edmund F.
60 Florence Avenue
Treasurer
Surette, Harry E.
16 Baker Street
Photographer
Tarpey, Patrick J.
48 Prospect Avenue
Insurance Agent
Taylor, Edward G.
1 Linden Street
Clerk
Thayer, Marston B.
. 462 Walpole Street
Compositor
Thorn, Cyrus C.
27 Oak Road
Pressman
Tommushea, Peter P.
35 Austin Street
Foreman
Traudt, Stephen C.
198 Union Street
Laborer
Turenne, Wilfred
11 East Hoyle Street
Cutter
Vietze, Arthur W.
69 Prospect Avenue
Foreman
Wagner, Anthony F.
238 Lenox Street
Engraver
Wall, William A.
38 Casey Street
Machinist
Wallace, Michael J.
227 Prospect Street 64 Rock Street
Chauffeur
Wiggin, Herbert A.
171 Vernon Street
Engineer
Williams, John F.
9 George Street
Clerk
Wilson, Arthur V.
323 Washington Street
Sales Manager
Wiseman, George P.
18 Endicott Street
Salesman
Tannery
Welch, James J.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL
The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my report of the activities of the legal department from May 4, 1943, the date of my appointment, to December 31, 1943.
The greater portion of the service rendered was advisory in character. Written opinions were submitted in many instances. Advice was given the following officials and departments:
Selectmen, General Manager, Town Clerk and Accountant, Board of Health, School Committee, Building Inspector, Board of Appeal, Con- tributory Retirement Board, Superintendent of Schools, Registrars of Voters, Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes and Planning Board. In addition appearances were filed in matters pending in court and various hearings were attended. Pleadings were filed in matters in litigation.
Litigations and Claims
Florence J. C. Hennessey vs. Town of Norwood: Petition for damages for taking of land on Nahatan Street. Pending in Superior Court of Nor- folk County.
Boston vs. Norwood No. 385941: Suit for aid rendered. Answer filed. Pending in Suffolk Superior Court.
Boston vs. Norwood: Suit for aid rendered under General Laws, Chapter 117 and Chapter 118a - Returnable in Suffolk Superior Court March 6, 1944.
Cullen vs. Norwood: Suit for personal injuries due to alleged defective condition of sidewalk. Pending - Norfolk Superior Court.
Lamphear vs. Norwood: Suit for personal injuries and property damage due to alleged defective condition of highway. Pending - District Court of Northern Norfolk.
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