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20,735 Feet
Street Light Extension
Light Fixtures - Replacement
#6-3,705 Feet
9 Series
48 New Fixtures added - Multiple
4 New Fixtures added - Series
15 New Mercury
46 Photo Cells
2 Spot Lights
4 Mercury Transformers
The following meter work was accomplished:
New Meters Installed 272
Meters Replaced 219
Meters Discontinued 31
Meters Discarded 95
Wiring Permits 434
Wiring Inspections 1400
2/0
135 Feet
40,
.40
Amount of Electric Energy purchased Yearly from 1916 to 1957 inclusive.
35
-35
30
.30
Millions of K.W.H.
25
25
20.
20
15
-15
10.
-10
5+
-5
1915.
1920-
1925
1930
1935
1940
1945-
1950-
1955
TOWN OF NORWOOD
186
REPORT OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
187
Of the new meters installed 37 were Time Clock Combination for "F" Rate.
Applications for Service 1001
Requests for Discontinuances 1023
Purchase Requisitions 168
Deposit Refunds Issued 400
Estimates for Underground Services
1
Purchased Energy
Short Street Sub-station No. 244
Washington Street Sub-station No. 353
43,589,000 K.W.H.
Central Street Station No. 31
Increase for the Year 1957 - 3.9% or
1,642,000 K.W.H.
Average Cost per K.W.H. for the Year $.0149
Statistics
Energy used for Power & Lighting Sub-stations 37,484 K.W.H.
Energy used for Fire Alarm System 2,393 K.W.H.
Street Lights were illuminated approximately 4,000 Hrs.
Using 1,081,287 K.W.H.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM J. KATES Superintendent
REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Animals for the year 1957.
I quarantined 37 dogs for biting. All were released at the end of required legal quarantine period and none showed any signs of Rabies at any time.
I made the annual inspection of livestock required by the Massaschusetts Division of Livestock Disease Control and it revealed the following: 105 cows, 1 horse, 15 heifers, 35 calves, 3 bulls, 60 swine and 26 sheep.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS U. MAHONEY Inspector of Animals
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak General Manager Norwood, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I hereby submit the report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1957.
Chief Mark F. Folan
Lieutenant James M. Murphy
Sergeants
James F. Lyden
Martin J. McNulty
Henry F. Breen Valentine W. Balutis
Patrolmen
John S. Conroy
John H. Kelly
Francis T. Riley
John J. Flaherty, Jr.
James E. Quinn - George W. Sanborn
John J. Wall
Uno C Carlson
William F. Costello
William E. Lydon
William J. Travers, Jr.
David V. DeCosta
Richard J. Towne
James J. Thomas
James F. Curran
Albert M. Bishop
Joseph P. Flaherty
Nicholas J. Connolly
Joseph J. Coyne
Frank L. Walsh
Robert J. Lawrie
Joseph F. Paquette
Nicolino J. Destito
Permanent Intermittent Patrolman John P. Tarpey
Temporary Intermittent Patrolmen
James W. Kelly
Thomas J. Michienzi
Joseph N. Giampa Vito DiCicco
School Traffic Supervisors
Lillian Shumski Josephine Czyryca Alice DiCicco Alice Down
Patricia Downs Ruth E. Wood Olga Kelley Sidney Garland
William J. Spierdowis
William J. Flaherty
Edward P. Murphy
Arthur J. Groh
Dermod F. O'Dea
In Memoriam
WILLIAM J. BARRETT
Born: February 13, 1877 Died : March 27, 1957
William J. Barrett was appointed a member of the Norwood Police Department on August 7, 1911 and served as a Patrolman until he was promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1930. He served the Town of Nor- wood faithfully until his retirement on December 26, 1942.
The Town of Norwood expresses its gratitude for his faithful service and extends its sympathy to his family.
In Memoriam
JAMES H. CORBETT
Born: September 14, 1878 Died : February 21, 1957
James H. Corbett was appointed a member of the Norwood Police Department on April 2, 1923 and served the Town of Norwood faith- fully until his retirement on December 2, 1946.
The Town of Norwood expresses its gratitude for his faithful service and extends its sympathy to his family.
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
189
Arrests
Assault and Battery
7
Asssault and Battery on a Police Officer
3
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
1
Breaking and Entering
9
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
1
Carrying a Revolver Without a Permit
1
Disturbance
11
Drunkeness
76
Escapee
1
Illegitimacy
2
Larceny
6
Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
1
Larceny of Registration Plates
4
Malicious Damage to Property
3
Mental Patients
9
Motor Law Violations (Speeding)
2
Leaving Scene of Accident
5
Non-Support
13
Operating to Endanger
2
Operating Under the Influence of Liquor
14
Operating Negligently
8
Operating after Suspension of License
5
Robbery
2
Runaway Boys
5
Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority
2
Violation of Probation
5
Vagrancy
2
Disposition of Cases
Committed to House of Correction
14
Committed to State Farm
2
Committed to State Hospital
9
Committed to State Prison
2
Continued Cases
44
Delivered to Other Departments
15
Dismissed
1
Filed
8
Fined
39
Not Guilty
5
Probated
14
Released
49
Suspended Sentence
15
Miscellaneous Duties
Accidents reported and investigated 359
Ambulance calls attended
507
Buildings found open and secured
437
Cases investigated
1419
Death by auto accident
1
Defective streets reported
29
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Defective street lights reported
100
Defective water pipes reported 23
Disturbances suppressed without arrest
107
Dogs killed by Police
7
Funeral escorts
131
Lodgers at Police Station
7
Lost children returned to parents
56
Mental Patients
9
Missing persons reported
6
Money escorts
838
Sick and injured assisted
179
Summonses served
283
Suspension of Motor Vehicle License 167
Vacant homes checked 129
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, General Manager and the members of the other Town Departments for their cooperation with the Police Department.
Respectfully submitted,
MARK F. FOLAN Chief of Police
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak
General Manager, Norwood, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I hereby submit my report as Dog Officer for the Town of Norwood for the year ending December 31, 1957.
Number of Dogs licensed
1251
Males
703 @ $ 2.00
$1406.00
Females
105
5.00
525.00
Females Spayed
424
10.00
848.00
Kennel Licenses
17
10.00
170.00
Kennel Licenses
2 @
25.00
50.00
Total
$2999.00
Dog notices sent out
603
Dog complaints investigated
750
Dogs lost and found (Residents)
290
Dogs lost and found (Non-residents)
32
Dogs destroyed
106
Personal calls to home of dog owners
815
Dead dogs picked up
70
Respectfully submittted,
MYER DOCTORMAN Dog Officer
191
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURERS
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak General Manager Town of Norwood, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I present you, herewith, the annual report for the Dept. of Weights & Measures of the Town of Norwood, for the year ending December 31, 1957.
Number of units tested 845
Number of units sealed 816
Number of units adjusted 174
Number of units not sealed 5
Number of units condemned 24
Fees collected and paid to Treasurer $463.10.
These inspections and tests covered every type of device used com- mercially, from those of the smallest weight and delicate balance in the prescription pharmacy (upon which the very lives of sick may depend) sensitive to a fraction of a milligram, to large auto truck scales with a capacity in excess of 20 tons; also, the scales of junk dealers, peddlers, ice- men, grocers, meat and farm produce as well as laundries, factories, counting devices, electronic selector prepackaging devices, luggage and freight scales, linear measures in drygoods and hardware stores, gasoline, grease, fuel oil vehicles, and measuring pump meters.
As to meters, it is worth note here that this department is credited as being the first in Massachusetts or New England States to have suc- cessfully converted a vehicle volumetric meter to legally and accurately measure (within one-quarter of one percent tolerance) and show indicating weight readings. This Meter transposition was specially calibrated and arrived at by a unique and trying formula of tests but is legal only for that specific printing ink sold by weight. This is only one instance of many advancements of industrial methods governed by weights and measures.
Mass. Statutes and Codes pertaining to all these devices were effected, 1 as well as observations for possible defects and recommendations offered against abuses, dirt, friction, corrosion, trickery and tampering which might perpetrate fraud.
Needless to say that testing accuracy is dependent upon method and testing equipment. The sealer is handicapped in this respect since much of the equipment is antiquated, the town precision balance rquires servicing or possible replacement, the town standards should be better protected as to the elements and security. It would be in the best interests of all, if the executive branch would review the last annual report to facilitate coordina- tion of the department services with the advancement of modern service demands and equipment.
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Although testing and sealing is exceptionally important, it is also essential and perhaps imperative to follow-up by re-inspections and "Spot Checking" commodities as a double-check against the human and mechanical elements involved in operations. The essential food items upon which sur- prise testings were conducted during the past year totaled 1172 units; 880 units were found correct, 42 units were found under weight, and 250 units were found over weight.
The tolerance of permitted error for these food items is 1/8 oz. but yet this seems ironical to me since an error of 1/8 oz. on a dollar per pound item in 10,000 weighings, (which could easily happen in a matter of days in our supermarkets) would represent a difference of $78.00 and this could be either way, for or against the consumer or merchant. Statistics show that the cost of food is still mounting so it is important that all are protected, and that the taxpayers strained and possibly limited food budget will obtain an equitable return.
The sealer is pleased to report that it was possible for him to attend the annual conference of Mass. Weights and Measures Association held in New Bedford this year. This is an inspiring event and practical way of learning and keeping abreast with the technological advancements by ob- serving displays, attending educational lectures and panel discussions relat- ing to the newest technique of testing and enforcement of weights and measures laws.
.
I wish to thank the Manager, Board of Selectmen, Police Dept., Dept. Officials of the Commonwealth, together with Norwood's merchants, indus- trial representatives, and the public; for their respective cooperation with this dept. in making it possible to quietly and efficiently realize the achieve- ment of the records herein contained.
Very respectfully,
FREDERICK F. BROWN
Sealer of Weights and Measures
193
REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Board of Assessors herewith submit their annual report for the year 1957 together with a statement showing comparison of tax rate recapi- tulations for the years 1956 and 1957.
A table showing the comparison of valuations, tax rates, and taxes assessed over the past years is attached herewith as a supplemental report.
Organization
On April 23, 1957, Harold T. Young was reappointed by the Selectmen as an assesssor to serve for the term of three years ending April 1, 1960.
Tax Rate for the Year 1957
On May 6, 1957, the Board of Assessors determined the tax rate for the year 1957 to be $56.00 per, each one thousand dollars of valuation, an increase of $5.00 over the 1956 rate of $51.00. The School Tax Rate was determined to be $16.90 and the General Tax Rate $39.10.
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
7400 motor vehicles and trailers were asssessed for the year 1957 and excise in the amount of $234,366.59 was committed to the Collector of Taxes. The 1957 rate for motor vehicles and trailers was $57.10 per thousand.
Appellate Tax Board Cases
The appeal of Neponset Reservoir Corporation on land on Brook Street for the years 1955 and 1956 was called for hearing on September 9, 1957, but these appeals were withdrawn following a compromise settlement.
As of December 31, 1957 there were pending before the Appellate Tax Board, thirteen appeals from the valuations of the Assessors relating to the year 1956.
Eleven appeals from valuations of the Assessors relating to the year 1957 were taken to the Appellate Tax Board during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM J. DALTON, Chairman HAROLD T. YOUNG THOMAS J. FOLEY Board of Assessors.
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TABLE OF AGGREGATES OF POLLS, PROPERTY, AND TAXES
Assessed under Date of May 1, for the Following Years: 1872, 1875, 1880, 1885, 1890, 1895, 1900, 1905 Assessed under Date of April 1, for the Following Years: 1910, 1915, 1920, 1925, 1930
Assessed under Date of January 1, for the Following Years: 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957
Year
No. of
6,946
$1,668,300
$42,094,370
$43,762,670
$56.00
$2,464,601.52
98
24
3,820
4,993
5,100
1956
6,725
1,593,650
40,183,640
41,777,290
51.00
2,144,091.79 |
105
50
3,560
4,798
5,091
1955
6,561
1,541,850
36,357,840
37,899,690
50.00
1,908,106.50
5
152
45
3,500
4,517
5,082
1954
6,345
1,501,600
34,247,390
35,748,990
46.80
1,685,742.73
5
153
35
3,500
4,257
5,096 :
1953
6,249
1,416,550
32,797,270
34,213,820
45.00
1,552,119.90
5
141
43
3,320
4,104
5,090 ยท
1952
6,097
1,419,850
30,885,920
32,305,770
41.20
1,343,191.72
6
139
42
3,000
3,897
5,063
1951
5,860
1,434,150
29,243,830
30,677,980
41.80
1,294,059.56
5
146
26
3,000
3,624
5,058 :
1950
5,581
1,464,850
26,551,480
28,026,330
39.90
1,129,422.99
5
158
24
3,000
3,233
5,076
1945
5,502
1,080,800
23,354,150
24,434,950
31.50
780,714.40
6
192
6
2,200
2,909
5,000
1940
5,232
1,008,350
22,048,760
23,057,110
33.40
780,571.47
12
191
11
3,450
2,736
5,550
1935
4,989
2,913,090
21,464,450
24,377,540
32.60
804,685.83
38
155
8
14
3,382
2,552
5,091.5
1930
4,678
3,770,169
23,262,712
27,032,881
29.00
793,309.56
42
198
7
9
2,540
2,510
6,096
1925
4,497
4,477,510
19,612,360
24,089,870
26.50
647,383.68
114
193
7
81
7
2,369
2,203
6,096
1920
3,716
4,158,640
14,488,848
18,647,488
18.00
354,234.78
147
335
15
86
9
1,438
1,904
6,096
1915
3,296
5,528,300
11,460,934
16,989,234
12.80
224,054.57
282
375
10
85
1
4,325
1,759
6,096
1910
2,545
5,614,895
8,418,385
14,033,280
9.20
134,196.17
370
358
17
70
14
375
1,286
. 6,130
1905
2,070
1,167,405
4,254,265
5,421,670
17.40
98,477.05
360
375
10
40
300
1,160
6,135
1900
1,670
892,595
3,584,214
4,476,809
18.00
83,922.56
397
328
10
20
1
890
1,069
6,151
1895
1,410
684,795
2,673,970
3,358,765
16.90
59,583.00
358
408
5
202
920
810
6,162
1890
1,096
513,373
2,051,085
2,564,558
16.60
45,398.36
300
410
17
84
7
129
511
6,216
1880
650
456,635
1,338,793
1,795,428
11.80
22,486.32
240
382
1
415
6,231
1875
551
448,633
1,343,867
1,792,500
11.80
22,195.81
198
365
354
6,255.5
1872
472
518,540
1,100,016
1,618,556
11.40
19,397.79
185
405
....
Swine
Sheep
Fowl
Dwelling
Houses
Acres
of Land
Assessed
1957
Male Polls
Valuation
of Personal
Estate
Valuation
of Real
Estate
Total
Assessed
Valuation
Rate per
$1,000.00
Total Taxes
Assessed
Horses
Cows
Other Neat
Cattle
....
..
320
6,275
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1885
880
447,014
1,618,928
2,065,942
13.00
28,618.09
271
420
...
698
6,200.5
COMPARISON OF TAX RATE RECAPITULATIONS OF YEARS 1956 AND 1957
1956
1957
Increase
Decrease
Appropriations by Taxation
Appropriations from Available Funds
$3,962.595.61 218,824.67
$4,285,063.26 302,128.00 4,004.00
83,303.33
Appropriations for Final Court Judgments
None
4,004.00
Expenses incurred under Flood Emergency declared 23, 1955
on August
51,769.27
None
$51,769.27
State Parks and Reservations Tax
3,386.60
9,923.90
6,537.30
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
2,766.98
1,514.23
1,252.75
State Examination of Retirement System
139.68
128.32
11.36
Metropolitan Water-Connection Charge
None
95,000.00
95,000.00
Metropolitan Water-Consumption Charge
None
7,560.00
7,560.00
Metropolitan Sewerage-South System ..
47,472.50
67,158.64
19,686.14
Mosquito Control, Norfolk County Project
None
8,656.93
8,565.93
County Tax and Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
114,487.73
120,559.48
6,071.75
Overlay
65,128.75
68,176.65
3,047.90
Gross Amount to be Raised
$4,466.571.79
$4,969,873.41
$556,335.00
$53,033.38
Estimated Income Tax
$134,986.09
$165,771.58
$30,785.49
Estimated Corporation Tax
204,143.05
210,818.05
6,675.00
Estimated Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
215,000.00
210,000.00
$12,000.00
Poll Tax
13,450.00
13,892.00
442.00
Free Cash in Treasury to Reduce Tax Rate
192,000.00
150,000.00
45,000.00
Public Service Enterprises .
1,057,000.00
1,200,000.00
143,000.00
Other Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
519,350.86
575,682.26
56,331,40
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
$2,335,930.00
$2,519,163.89
$237,233.89
$54,000.00
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation of Property
$2,130,641.79
$2,450,709.52
Assessed Valuation 1956, $41,777,290. $51.00
$2,130,641.79
Assessed Valuation 1957, $43,762,670.00 @ $56.00
$2,450,709,52
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$322,467.65
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Norwood, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith the annual report of the Chief of the fire department for the year ending December 31, 1957.
The department answered a total of 882 alarms during the year, classified as follows:
262 Box alarms
4 Second alarms
616 Still alarms
In addition to the above mentioned alarms, 237 special assistance calls were made.
These are further classified as to types of fires in the following cate- gories :
122 Building fires
472 Brush and wood fires, automobile accidents and fires, aid to persons
31 False alarms
51 Inhalator calls
5 Calls for mutual aid rendered
3 Calls for mutual aid received
198 Miscellaneous, such as refrigerator, gas leaks, etc.
325 inspections made and permits issued for fuel oil, inflammable fluids, gasoline, gasses, and blasting as well as numerous com- plaints investigated. Fire drills were conducted in our public and parochial schools. In addition, 66,850 feet of various size hose was used, and 2268 feet of ladders raised, and 1,623,080 gallons of water used during the year 1957.
The estimated valuation of both buildings and contents endangered by fire in 1957 was $5,717,250 with actual loss resulting in $69,947.00.
During the year, periodic departmental drills were held by officers of the department. Instruction was given on firefighting and rescue evolutions as well as fire prevention and first aid. An intensified program will be con- tinued as the personnel of this department increases.
Membership in the various Fire Chiefs' organization continues to be invaluable. Discussion at these conferences centers around modern fire fight- ing techniques and changes in the general law pertaining to fire depart- ments. This information is relayed to the officers and men of the department.
I have previously submitted to the Honorable Board of Selectmen a five year plan detailing the needs of this department to render it modern and up
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to date in every respect. I recommend the plan be adopted in the five stages as outlined, thus bringing about much needed improvement in an orderly fashion and spreading the cost in such a manner to render the whole plan feasible.
My recommendations for 1958 are as follows:
1. I submit again the recommendations for a new five door headquarters which, in my opinion, will meet our needs for many years to come. The present facility is totally inadequate with overcrowded condi- tions prevailing in every respect. There is a definite traffic problem, increasing daily, interfering with prompt response to your calls. The traffic situation on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday makes the prompt discharge of apparatus impossible. The delay could mean the loss of life and permit fires to gain considerable headway.
2. In accordance with the aforementioned five year plan, I ask funds to be made available for the appointment of an additional officer and five new firefighters. The manpower of this department must be increased if we are to maintain our efficient record, one of which I am justly proud, and move one step nearer the day when there will be a reserve force to meet the danger of multiple alarms. The town of Norwood has been fortunate indeed in this respect. The day will come, however, when the men will be engaged in what is termed, in the business as a "working fire" and another fire of serious proportions will rage out of control, pending the recall of off-duty men and the arrival of mutual aid from surrounding communities.
It should be emphasized that when a department approaches 1000 calls a year, or 3 alarms a day, we must govern and plan accordingly. This number of alarms exceeds the running schedules of many city companies. In addition, the men of this department answered 551 ambulance and 51 resuscitator calls. Appreciate as I do that we could not possibly provide for every conceivable emergency, we must never- theless provide more adequate protection for the increasing number of alarms occuring within minutes of one another.
3. I am further requesting funds for the replacement of Engine No. 1 which was originally purchased in 1924 and has reached the age where repair and maintenance bills are too costly and its dependability questionable. Our records indicate this equipment is a partly rebuilt truck following a serious accident in 1940. It should be replaced now, as it is no longer reliable.
4. Pending town meeting action on my proposal for new fire headquarters, and realizing the time involved to construct the same, I feel the present station is in need of the following repairs and my budget requests funds for painting the apparatus floor, and basement of the present fire station.
In conclusion, I again want to compliment and thank the officers and members of this department for the excellent performance they have rendered to the town, for their fine spirit and cooperation they have given
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me, and assure them they enjoy a fine reputation among our neighboring departments. It is a reputation of which I am, and you can be, justly proud.
May I take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Town officials, members of the Police Department and the departments of our neighboring communities (Dedham, Walpole, Westwood, Canton) for their readiness to assist us on a moment's notice.
To Commissioner Cottter of the Boston Fire Department, I would like to publicly express my appreciation for the loan of a ladder truck while our truck was being repainted following the serious fire in Walpole to which we answered a mutual aid call.
Again, I extend a cordial invitation to the citizens of the town to visit your station and become more familiar with our operation.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY J. BUTLER, Chief of Department
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REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Norwood, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Norwood Board of Public Welfare submits its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1957.
On April 30, 1957 the Selectmen appointed the following persons to serve on the Board of Public Welfare for a term of one year: Richard G. Nead, Ernest G. Paciorkowski and Joseph G. Breen.
At a regular meeting of the Welfare Board, held July 2, 1957, Ernest G. Paciorkowski was elected to serve as chairman.
Mr. Martin J. Foley who had served as a member of the Board of Public Welfare since May 22, 1945 died on January 3, 1957. Mr. Foley had given freely of his time and energy during his term of office.
Included with this report is a summary of the active Aid to Dependent Children, Disability Assistance and General Relief cases and the number of people represented in these three categories.
In the Disabiility Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children cases, the matter of employment has only a small effect on the number of cases and the cost involved.
In the General Relief group, the economic condition of business in general is more pronounced. However, during 1957 there was no appre- ciable increase in the number of cases aided, due to unemployment or labor troubles in the Norwood Area.
General Relief cases are those not eligible for any categorical type of aid. Some persons aided in this group may have a temporary neeed due to the result of sickness, accident or domestic troubles.
The number of active cases of Aid to Dependent Children fluctuated from month to month; however in comparison to other towns of similar population, the Norwood case load is smaller than the average.
The Disability Assistance case load has remained fairly constant since November 1956 at which time certain of these cases became eligible for Old Age Assistance. The cost per case in this category has increased due to increased Medical and Hospital costs. Any long term hospital case can increase the monthly cost rapidly and it is difficult to make an accurate estimate for the entire year.
During the year the following changes were made:
1. Effective September 1, 1957 an increase in the Budget item of fuel was made due to the rising price of this commodity.
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