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16 VISITS to premature babies.
195 Patients treated at the office.
132 VISITS Medication and health guidance to tuberculosis patients.
254 Patients attended the Tuberculosis Chest X-Ray Clinic.
1 Visit for instructions to a patient with Salmonellosis.
1 Visit made for instructions to patients with Salmonellosis.
Our services are available to anyone in Norwood who needs care in the home. Patients are referred through the family physician. A small fee is charged for our services. Some visits to eligible patients are paid by such agencies as Blue Cross, Blue Shield (prolonged illness) Veterans Administration and the Cancer Society.
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A Polio Clinic was held in June and July for adults who had not received any inoculations against Polio. The third clinic will be held in February of 1960.
A clinic was held in the schools for Mantoux testing of school children at which the Public Health Nurses assisted the School nurses. 5,358 children re- ceived this test. There were fifty-two (52) positive reactors found during this study. All positive reactors and their families were x-rayed.
The Public Health Nurses attended an eight week course on Psychiatry at the Medfield State Hospital under Dr. Robert Kenefick. Patients discharged from mental institutions are referred to the Public Health Nurses for family supervision.
Respectfully submitted,
Marion F. O'Neil, R.N.
SCHOOL NURSE
The annual report of the School Health Program of St. Catherine's School is herewith submitted.
The school physician, Dr. Thomas H. O'Toole, examined the children recommended for physical examinations. The parents were notified of any physical defects found at the time of examinations and in many cases remedial work has been done.
Diphtheria immunization was administered to children in the first grades. The sixth grade children received a booster dose of diphtheria and tetanus toxoid as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
As a part of the school health program skin testing for tuberculosis was conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Twelve hundred and seventy children participated in this program. Positive reactors were x-rayed, as well as family members with negative results.
DENTAL CLINIC
In September, all children were examined by Dr. T. J. Curtin and Mrs. Margaret Curran. Parents were notified of the work to be done at this time. The children have the opportunity to attend the school clinic or have the work done by their own dentist. The Dental Clinic was held each week at the Nor- wood Junior High School.
The dental hygiene program conducted by the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine has been continued. The children participating in this project were given periodic examinations and also received free tooth paste periodically.
VISION TEST
All children in the school were screened for visual defects via the Massa- chusetts vision test.
1302 children were tested. 36 children failed the retest.
Of the thirty-six children that failed the test 34 of these children were seen by an Eye Specialist.
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BOARD OF HEALTH - Sitting: Bartley J. King, Agent, James F. Foley, Roy T. Lydon, M.D., Chairman, John P. Dixon. Standing: Marion O'Neil, R.N., Nora P. Hayes, Clerk, Norma C. Herig, R.N.
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AUDIOMETER TEST
All children in the school were screened for hearing defects via the Maico Puretone Audiometer.
1297 children were tested.
31 children failed the final individual test.
Of the thirty-one children that failed the final test, 25 children were seen by an ear specialist and six were seen by their family physician.
Mrs. Marie Kane, our speech teacher continued her work with the children that had any speech difficulties.
Weighing and measuring were done twice a year unless otherwise indi- cated.
I wish at this time to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all who have helped in any way to make my work at St. Catherine's School so enjoyable.
Anna E. Tobin, R.N. School Nurse
MILK INSPECTOR
Following is the report of the Inspector of Milk for 1959:
Licenses were issued for the sale of milk and cream.
Permits for the sale of oleomargarine were issued.
Licenses for the manufacture of frozen desserts and ice-cream mix were issued.
Licenses to maintain establishments for the pasteurization of milk were issued.
Seven hundred sixteen (716) laboratory tests were made on one hundred sixty-eight (168) samples of milk and cream. These tests were all made in the Norwood Board of Health laboratory. The results of several Babcock tests which showed butterfat contents below the legal standard were reported to the Mass. Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Division for possible punitive action. The widespread use of homogenizers and standardizers has resulted in generally lower butterfat and total solids in our milk. Our laboratory work is intensive enough but should be more extensive. Four sanitizing tests were made on milk containers.
Dairy plants and farms were inspected where the results of laboratory tests indicated the need for investigation of handling and cleaning methods.
Leonard E. Curran, Registered Sanitarian Inspector of Milk
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DENTIST
Herewith is submitted the report of the School Dentist for the year ending December 31, 1959:
Public School
Number of children completed 339
Number of children not completed 3
Number of temporary fillings
754
Number of temporary extractions
114
Number of permanent fillings
456
Number of permanent extractions
12
Number of cleanings
301
Numbers of children examined
3917
Number of children O.K. at examination
1425
Parochial School
Number of children completed
116
Number of children not completed 0
Number of temporary fillings
206
Number of temporary extractions
43
Number of permanent fillings
91
Number of permanent extractions
0
Number of cleanings
103
Number of children examined
1253
Number of children O.K. at examination
849
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy J. Curtin, D.M.D.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
The following is the report of the Plumbing Inspector for 1959.
JANUARY 29 Inspections were made.
FEBRUARY 7 Inspections were made.
MARCH
16 Inspections were made.
APRIL 27 Inspections were made.
MAY
40 Inspections were made.
JUNE 46 Inspections were made.
JULY 39 Inspections were made.
AUGUST
48 Inspections were made.
SEPTEMBER
28 Inspections were made.
OCTOBER
50 Inspections were made.
NOVEMBER 14 Inspections were made.
DECEMBER
34 Inspections were made.
378 TOTAL
Harry A. Shannon, Plumbing Inspector Town of Norwood
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REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE
MOSQUITO CONTROL
Submitted herewith is the report of the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project of its activities in the Town of Norwood for the year ending on De- cember 31, 1959:
Aerial Spraying
3,392 Acres
Ground Spraying
2,275 Acres
Pre-hatch Dusting
27 Acres
Drainage
950 Feet
Culverts Cleaned
1 Culvert
Catch Basins Treated
2,149 Catch Basins
Norwood Board of Health
John P. Dixon James F. Foley Roy T. Lydon, M.D., Chairman
REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE
The Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen:
The Office of Civil Defense for Norwood herein submits its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1959.
As technology progresses into the space and thermonuclear age, the goals of Civil Defense must necessarily change. The Norwood Civil Defense is now being reorganized to meet the new demands. Since the first concern of the in- dividual during and after a thermonuclear attack will be self-preservation, Home Preparedness, as presented in the new Federal and State Home Preparedness Pro- gram, will be given its deserved importance. Citizens of Norwood will be in- structed in measures for protection against radioactive fallout as well as sug- gestions for stores of food, water and emergency supplies. Under this program, cooperating families will be given proper recognition.
The next function of the Norwood Civil Defense Organization will be to help provide food, shelter and particularly health service. The Norwood Hos- pital will be aided in this by a fully equipped 200 bed Emergency Hospital, presently stored in the Norwood Junior High School, which the former Civil Defense Director, Dr. William F. Lovell was able to procure for the town. Dur- ing 1960, Mr. Frederick Egan, Chief of Norwood Civil Defense Medical Service will organize and help train an emergency staff. In addition to this, two 48 bed First Aid Stations are available.
The third phase of the Norwood Civil Defense organization will be the continued maintenance of well organized Auxiliary Police and Communications Groups. These groups are valuable assets to the town in providing needed man- power to supplement the regular Police and Fire Departments during natural emergencies as well as war emergencies.
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The present organization, to be expanded, is as follows:
Director: Robert A. Baxter
Executive Officer: Walter Blasenak
Police Service: Chief Mark Folan
Auxiliary Police Service: Roger Sortevik
Fire Service: Chief Harry Butler
Communications Service: John Dziubaniuk
Coordination: George Mahoney Medical Service: Frederick Egan Radiological Officer: Irwin Stone
Civil Defense activities during the year included regular weekly meetings of the Auxiliary Police and Communications Service.
Operation Alert 1959 was conducted by the organization.
Two Radiological Officers were trained at the State Civil Defense Training School at Topsfield. They, in turn, conducted training of the Norwood Fire Department in the use of radiological detection devices and decontamination.
During the year, Norwood was represented at State and Sector meetings by Director Dr. Lovell and/or John Russell, Robert Baxter, John Dziubaniuk.
The Civil Defense Director wishes here to thank all of the members of the present organization for the generous donations of their efforts and time. I am sure all citizens will cooperate willingly when asked to help make Civil Defense effective in Norwood.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT A. BAXTER, Director
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REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the annual report of the activities of the various depart- ments over which the General Manager has administrative control. The con- tinued rapid growth of the Town through the various residential and industrial developments has called for additional and constant services from all municipal departments especially the Engineering, Public Works and Light Departments. While it has been extremely desirable that these services be rendered promptly and efficiently, we find ourselves somewhat handicapped due to the lack of technically trained personnel and sufficient manpower to carry out all the assign- ments and functions as required.
Along with this growth of our community, requests constantly are received for acceleration of old services and for additional services. The General Manager has and will continue to have all departments under his control render services consistent with good public management relations and within the framework of the funds appropriated by Town Meeting for said purposes.
I wish to bring to your attention at this time some of the projects completed or in the process of being completed:
1. The construction of the Father McAleer Playground Swimming Pool was completed and put into operation at the beginning of the summer play- ground season. This facility was used to its fullest capacity during the sum- mer playground season and I feel the citizens of Norwood fully appreciate this additional recreation activity. It is planned to construct a bathhouse at this location during 1960. A parking area for cars was also constructed at this location which helped tremendously in controlling traffic in this area.
2. The chlorination and filtration plant at Hawes Pool was put into operation during the 1959 playground season and proved to be very satisfactory.
3. In connection with the building of the new Raytheon Plant off Sumner Street and Route 1, it was necessary to extend water and sewer lines to this location. The sewer line on Route 1 to the Raytheon Plant has been completed and it is contemplated that additional sewer main extensions will be made in this area in connection with the relocation of Sumner Street. The 14 inch water line extension on Route 1 is in the process of being constructed and is expected to be completed early Spring of 1960.
4. The reconstruction and relocation of Dean Street, west of Route 1 to Pleasant Street was completed. With the completion of this section of Dean Street, we now have a first class highway from Pleasant Street to Neponset Street. This work was a Chapter 90 project.
5. Construction of the Davis Avenue field line trunk sewer was started in late fall of 1959 and will be completed early in 1960 and will be put into service immediately thereafter, when the developer connects his sewer lines into this field line.
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6. The development of the so called parade ground at Highland Cemetery for burial purposes has been started and the first phase completed, namely, the digging over of the land and the installation of water pipe and drains. The second phase will be started in the early Spring of 1960, namely, the grad- ing, loaming and seeding of the area together with the building of proper drives and walks as required in the overall plan. It is estimated that this area will provide sufficient burial grounds for the next five years. In addition to this area being prepared for burial purposes, another small section in the main cemetery was completed and will be available for burial purposes in the Spring or early summer of 1960.
7. With a generous appropriation, the construction of new sidewalks was un- dertaken and substantial progress made throughout various sections within the Town. Much remains to be done in the way of constructing new side- walks and with a planned program over the years, this can be achieved. A very extensive program of recapping of old sidewalks was started in the year 1959 and we expect to continue such a program in 1960 if funds are made available.
8. Modernization program of the electric light department facilities was con- tinued in the year 1959 by the addition of a new line capacity and the plac- ing in operation of our 15,000 Volt and 4,000 Volt switchgear in Central Street substation.
In connection with the above line installation, manhole rebuilding work on Washington Street was accomplished. It was necessary to rebuild various manholes and their installations in connection with this overall project. This work will strengthen our firm line capacity in the distribution system.
9. The new 4 million gallon steel water reservoir tank was completed and put into operation May 21, 1959. This has been a major improvement to our water system and gives us reasonable assurance of sufficient reserve supply of water to meet our present needs.
The General Manager wishes to express his appreciation to all service groups and to public spirited citizens who cooperated with him in the many projects during the year 1959.
In closing, I wish to express my appreciation and gratitude to the Board of Selectmen and to all other Town Officials, employees and citizens who have worked and cooperated with the General Manager during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, WALTER A. BLASENAK General Manager
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REPORT OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak General Manager Town of Norwood
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit the report of the Engineering Department for the year 1959.
The Engineering Department and the Town of Norwood suffered a great loss when Albert W. Thompson, Town Engineer for over 30 years, died in July of 1959. His years of experience and overall knowledge of all town affairs and problems will be greatly missed by the many departments and individuals who called on him for assistance.
Meanwhile the department still finds it difficult to procure able engineers for the salaries now available. The amount of work requested by various de- partments, committees, and boards still continues to increase, so that constant effort is necessary to try to keep abreast of current work. Consequently, the previous backlog of work continues to grow slowly. Three new men have been working in the department since last summer, but there still remains a lack of qualified personnel. A second problem now arising is the lack of room for the proposed expansion and modernization of the department.
A summary of the more important projects completed in 1959 is as follows:
Sewer Construction
(Town Contract)
Route One - MDC to Sumner St. - 3703'-12" A.C.
Sumner St. - Rt. One W'ly - 260'-8" A.C.
Westview Dr. - From exist. sewer to Neponset St. - 600'-8" V.C. Nichols St. - From easement west'ly - 865'-12" V.C. - 33'-12" C.I. Longwood Ter. - Elda Dr. to Westview Dr. - 553'-8" V.C.
Field Line - Davis Ave. to Walpole St. - 1331'-12" A.C.
West Border Rd. - From Gay North'ly - 566'-8" V.C.
(Town Forces)
K St. - Williams St. North'ly - 125 '-8" A.C.
Dean Street - W. Border Rd. to Rt. One - 98'-8" A.C.
(Private Contractor Engineering by Town) Nichols St. - Extension Toward Willett Pond 600'-12" V.C. - 321'-10" V.C. - 309'-8" V.C.
Water Construction
(Town Contract)
Nichols St. - Extension toward Willett Pond - 1011'-12" C.I.
Route One - Morse St. to Sumner (700'-14" C.I. complete)
(Private Contractor Engineering by Town)
Route One, East Side - Ext'n to new Service Sta., 700' North of Dean - 160'-8" C.I.
(Town Forces Engineering by Town)
Dean St. - Relocate water main at new culvert
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Drain Construction
(Town Contract)
Plantingfield Brook - Airport to Rt. One - 5874' - Channel Excav. West Border Rd. - From Rt. One and easement to E. Cross St. - 423'-30" Conc.
(Private Contractor Engineering by Town)
Walpole St. - Divert drain from easement at Winter St. - 50'-18" Conc.
(Town Forces Engineering by Town)
Easement off Lane Dr. - R.R. Culvert to Cedar St. - 426'-24" Conc.
Cast Iron Water Main Construction By Developers
Barberry Lane
190'-8"
Devon Rd. 1220'-8"
Greenleaf Rd.
720'-8"
Harrow Rd.
877'-8"
Earle St.
527'-8"
Sylvan Cir. 170'-8"
Countryside Lane
320'-8"
Garden Pkwy. 1000'-12"
Sewer Main Construction By Developers
Devon Rd.
1221'-8"
Barberry Lane 125'-8"
Greenwich Rd.
720'-8"
Sherwood Dr.
847'-8"
Harrow Rd.
1780'-8"
Earle St. 265'-8"
Inverness Rd.
945'-8"
Sylvan Cir. 150'-8"
The More Important Miscellaneous Work Accomplished
1. Estimates on all sewer and water house connections for the Public Works Department, and grades for 29 sewer house connections.
2. Street Line as requested in 10 locations.
3. Preliminary engineering work for construction of approximately 10,000 feet of sidewalks and 725 feet of curbing.
4. Posting of 5 trees for removal.
5. New gas main locations in various parts of town.
6. Lot survey at Town Gravel Pit.
7. Pole locations for Electric Light Department.
8. Marking of test holes for Old Age Building Committee and for Senior High School Addition.
9. Drainage Surveys in 15 locations.
10. Topographical surveys in 4 locations.
11. Parking meter and stall locations in 2 locations.
12. Location surveys for traffic regulation in 7 locations.
13. Stake out tennis courts and ball diamonds for spring preparation.
In Memoriam
ALBERT W. THOMPSON August 29, 1894 - July 5, 1959
Albert W. Thompson served the Town of Norwood for a period of over thirty years. He also served our Town in many other capacities during his term of office. A truly outstanding public official, a man of high integrity and regard with a tremendous reservoir of knowledge of the Town of Norwood, serving its people efficiently and well, molding the future of our community with a firm foundation, the basis for a better community life.
He discharged his responsibilities with utmost care and with exceptional ability, always mindful of serving the best interests of the Town of Norwood.
The Town of Norwood expresses its gratitude for his faithful public service and extends its deepest sympathy to his beloved family.
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14. Engineering work in conjunction with new swimming pool at Fr. McAleer playground and at Hawes Pool filter installation.
15. Engineering work for construction of Fr. McAleer playground Parking Area.
Acceptance levels, plans and documents for street acceptances on 6 streets Lawndale Road - Pellana to Sunnyside
Woodland Road - Lawndale to Hillside
Jefferson Drive - Veterans Housing Project
Fulton Street - Howard to George St. (Proposed )
Audubon Road - West Border to Sixth
Arnold Road - West Border to Sixth
Preliminary Field Work for Propsosed Construction
Sewer
Neponset Street - Access Road to E. Cross St.
Pleasant Street - MDC Sewer to Neponset River
Walpole Street - Willett Parkway to Laurel Road
Jacobs Road - Study to sewer the section east of Washington St.
Neponset Street - Proposed extension for Ho #225 Neponset St.
Drain
Profile of Hawes Brook east and west of Washington Street
Location and information on Ferrara Drain crossing Cedar St.
Telephone Company
Location of existing utilities for new underground lines in Washington Street and Day Street
Planning Board
Engineering work for proposed definitive plan inspection, inspection during construction as requested, inspection for bond release, and estimates for bond amounts.
Airport
Levels on runways for Airport Zoning
Contract, specifications and inspection for seal coating East-West runway.
Cemetery
Engineering, plans and contract for development of Section 45-46
Layout of 44 new lots of St. Mary Avenue
Work with Norwood Engineering Company on development of Garden Section
Record plans of locations of 182 burials
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The number of flying hours has increased from approximately 8700 in 1958 to 9500 in 1959.
In 1959 a new hangar was built at the Airport. This hangar had an over- all size of 249' x 49' and it houses offices, small manufacturing shop, service area, and a show area for new aircraft.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM C. KENDRICK, Chairman CLEMENT A. RILEY HARRY B. BUTTERS CHARLES L. RICH DANIEL E. CALLAHAN JAMES J. DRUMMEY JOHN A. ABDALLAH WALTER A. BLASENAK WALTER R. RYAN
REPORT OF CLERK OF PURCHASES
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak General Manager
Dear Sir:
The total amount of purchase orders issued in 1959 by this office was 2155, which was an increase of close to 500 orders over 1958.
On all items involving expenditures of $1,000.00 or more sealed bids: were requested through advertisements in the local papers.
Competitive prices were received on other items either by phone or mail depending on the needs of the various departments.
All requests were processed promptly in order that all departments could carry out their programs without delays due to lack of materials or supplies.
I wish to thank all departments for their cooperation in furnishing requisi- tions well in advance of their anticipated needs so that proper bids and pro- posals could be sent out and the Town in turn receive the best available prices.
Very truly yours, JOHN J. MCAULIFFE Clerk of Purchases
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In Memoriam
HAROLD E. SHAW
Mr. Harold E. Shaw served in an advisory capacity to the Airport Com- mission representing the management corporation. Mr. Shaw's long years of experience and understanding of airport matters and problems was of tremendous help and comfort to the Commission in dealing with their complex problems over the years in the development of the airport.
His loss will be keenly felt by the members of the Airport Commission and we express profound sorrow in the passing of Mr. Shaw and express deep sympathy to his beloved family.
In Memoriam
ALBERT W. THOMPSON
Mr. Albert W. Thompson served on the Airport Commission since its inception acting as its secretary during this period.
His personal interest and his keen understanding of airport matters was of tremendous help and assistance to the Commission.
His devotion to duty was far beyond the call of any individual in public life. The Commission expresses its profound sorrow in the passing of Mr. Thompson and.expresses deep sympathy to his beloved family.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak Town Manager Town of Norwood Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
The Inspector of Animals made the annual inspection of all neat cattle, sheep, goats, swine and horses within the limits of the Town of Norwood in December in accordance with Section 19, Chapter 129 of the General Laws, for the Division of Livestock and Disease Control of the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture with the following results:
Purebred
Grade
Number of dairy cows over two years
95
5
Number of dairy heifers one to two years
21
3
Number of heifers under one year
14
1
Number of bulls
4
2
Number of dairy herds with animals over one year
2
1
Number of horses
0
3
Number of goats
1
0
Number of sheep
0
12
Number of swineherds
0
1
Number of swine
0
50
There were ninety-four dogs quarantined for biting. Four persons reported dog bites but could not identify the dog or its owner.
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