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Conference on proposed Traphole Brook construction in Walpole and effect in Norwood.
Conferences on location of Traphole Brook Interceptor Sewer in Nor- wood and Walpole.
Conferences on Walpole using Buckmaster Pond Well for water supply.
Town of Westwood -
Conferences on Buckmaster Pond water and overflow elevations.
Massachusetts Department of Public Works --
Data on Chapter 718 work on Lenox Street.
Data on Route 128 drainage into Norwood.
Discussions on Chapter 90 construction and maintenance funds. Conferences regarding I-95 takings and easements on Neponset Street, and on zoning, access, etc. in vicinity of Norton Drive.
Data for Neponset Street drainage to flow to I-95 drainage. Applications for street opening permits on state highways. Report on miles of road in 1962.
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Metropolitan District Commission -
Reports on sewer and water main and service construction during 1962. Meeting with MDC on annual sewer charge for using MDC sewer.
U.S. Government - Post Office Department-
Conferences on proposed land takings on Guild Street prior to new building construction by Post Office.
N.E. Telephone Company -
Gave locations for setting poles in various streets.
Located existing utilities, gave location for proposed underground telephone duct lines in Washington St. (1) from E. Hoyle St. to Guild Square. (2) from Vernon St. to Railroad Ave.
Supplied line, grade, and inspection on replacing concrete and bitumin- ous concrete sidewalks on Washington, Dean and Pleasant Sts. Supplied street line data for location of manholes on E. Cross. St. Conference regarding proposed future development of Norwood for Telephone Company expansion plans. List of streets accepted in 1962.
Land Developers under Subdivision Control Law -
Conferenecs with engineers of all developers regarding layouts of roads, utilities, lots etc. before preliminary and definitive plans are submitted.
Laminated Plastics -
Conference on solution of drainage problem.
John Cornetta -
Data and plans for sewer relocation around proposed new building.
Norwood Hospital -
Conferences with hospital architect regarding parking and traffic lights, and traffic flow pattern in Hospital area.
N.Y., N.H. & H. R.R. Co. -
Information given regarding utilites and land takings in Lenox Street area.
Norfolk County Engineering Dept .-
Data and plans for various claims against the county and town for damages due to land takings on Sumner Street.
Harold D. Fine Associates, Consultants -
Conferences with engineer regarding parking, drainage, and utility problems at Sparks Department Store.
Cantrell & Cochrane -
Data given as to utilities existing and available for new factory on Dean Street.
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REPORT OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Cornell-Dubilier Electric Co .-
Plans and information relative to Mass. D.P.W. highway takings at Route One and Dean Street.
St. Timothy's Church -
Conferences and plans for utilities for new church and rectory on Nichols St.
The Town Engineer also attends Selectmen's meetings, Planning Board meetings, Town Meetings, Federal, State, and County hearings, zoning change hearings and on request, attends meetings and advises the various elected and appointed Town bodies.
There is also a constant flow of reguests for engineering advice from private citizens regarding zoning laws, town procedures and policies, general information, and engineering advice on isolated problems.
From the proposed construction budget for 1963, it appears as though a fairly large construction program is in the offing. Along with Chapter 90 Construction, Route I-95 Construction, and the various summer work pro- grams of developers and utility companies, the coming year will be busy. With the proper additional personnel, I hope to complete all construction within the calendar year.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT A. HAMILTON Town Engineer
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMISSION
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Finance Commission was organized for the year 1962 as follows:
John P. Mogan, Chairman George T. Mahoney Stephen M. Hefferan
On January 1, 1962 the debt of the Town of Norwood was $3,145,000.00 with maturities in 1962 of $271,000.00. No additional borrowings were made during the year.
In addition to the above, the Town in 1962 made its sixth payment of $95,000.00 to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be applied against the cost of constructing the water main from the Metropolitan System to the Norwood-Westwood line. The total cost is $950,000.00 with $95,000.00 being paid off each year.
The Finance Commission examined the request for appropriations submitted by the various departments, met with department heads and committees charged with the disbursement of appropriations, and discussed in detail the basis of such requests.
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Upon completion of the work of the Commission, a public hearing was held prior to the Annual Town Meeting.
The sum of $35,000.00 was appropriated for the Reserve Fund and transfers were made as follows:
Public Works New Equipment $640.00
Assessors Personal Services
500.00
Engineering Services-Field Line Sewer to Windsor Garden Apartment Building off Route 1A
2,000.00
Alterations to Municipal Office Building
1,875.00
Light Rate Survey Committee
600.00
Election and Registration Incidentals
2,000.00
Public Welfare Incidentals
1,000.00
Fire Department Incidentals
300.00
Police Salaries Specials
2,000.00
Vacations for Laborers
245.00
Election and Registration Incidentals
500.00
Morrill Memorial Library Personal Services
1,800.00
Light Rate Survey Committee
100.00
Board of Health Incidentals
500.00
Fire Department Personal Services
5,025.00
Fire Department Salaries
2,045.00
Fire Department Salaries Overtime 285.00
Cemetery Salaries 1,075.45
Police Salaries
736.09
Maint. Municipal Building Personal Services 119.75
Board of Health Incidentals
14.50
$23,360.79
JOHN P. MOGAN, Chairman
REPORT OF FISH AND GAME WARDEN
Hours patroling time
1,381
Miles traveled in Car 5,000
Complaints 11
7
Complaints investigated
Prosecutions resulting
0
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES. E. BUNNEY. Town Fish & Game Warden
In Retirement
HARRY J. BUTLER
Harry J. Butler was born October 5, 1897 in Cambridge, Massa- chusetts and was appointed to the Norwood Fire Department on September 10, 1924, appointed Captain August 1, 1937, Deputy Chief February 14, 1954, and to Chief of Department January 1, 1956. After an illustrious career of devotion and duty spanning 39 years, he retired on October 23, 1962.
In Memoriam
CAPTAIN JOSEPH L. MCCORMACK
Born March 8, 1909
Died May 25, 1962
Captain Joseph L. McCormack was born in Norwood on March 8, 1909. He was appointed a fire fighter on the Norwood Fire Depart- ment December 1, 1934 and was appointed Captain on January 8, 1956. "Captain Mac" served faithfully and with honor until his un- timely death on May 25, 1962.
FINANCE COMMISSION: Bartley W. Connolly, Clerk; George T. Mahoney, John P. Mogan, Chairman; Stephen T. Hefferan.
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
, To The Honorable Board of Selectmen January 10, 1963 Mr. Walter J. Dempsey, Chairman
Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I hereby submit to and through you to the citizens of the Town of Norwood, the annual report of your fire department. Due to the increase in population and new buildings, together with the normal ageing of our other buildings your fire department has had a most active year. We responded to 215 alarms over the previous year for a total of 862 alarms tabulated as follows:
180 Building Fires
68 Miscellaneous Alarms
105 Resuscitator or First Aid Calls
123 Automobile Fires
. 345 Brush, Woods and Grass Fires
40 False Alarms
2 Mutual Aid Responses to Other Towns
In addition to the above, a total of 520 ambulance calls were made by your fire department.
The time has come when your fire department should be sufficiently manned to handle more than one response to fires without leaving the rest of the town without adequate protection. The Town of Norwood is now pro- tected by only 11 firefighters and one officer, on building fires 10 firefighters and the officer respond to the alarm of fire leaving the town only the pro- tection afforded by firemen who are on their time off and those firefighters from surrounding towns if they are available. I therefore have recommended that the personnel of this department be increased by six permanent fire- fighters and one officer. This increase will allow two firefighters and an officer to be utilized in a fire prevention program by making fire inspections while at the same time being available for second fires when the situation occurs.
I further recommend that the proposed new fire station be started im- mediately. The present station is inadequate to meet present requirements, it was built for horse drawn fire apparatus and is of insufficient capacity for the increased size of modern equipment. There is no space for cleaning or maintenance of equipment and one engine must be moved outside while hose is being loaded back on engines. Hose cannot be properly taken care of as one half of cellar has been made over into Civilian Defense Head- quarters, these conditions make operations dangerous, inefficient and costly.
Changes are being made in your fire department to comply with the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association's grading of the town. These changes are being made to improve the fire protection and to increase the efficiency of your department so that the town may maintain its fire in- surance classification.
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I would like at this time to publicly thank the Board of Selectmen for their confidence in appointing me as Chief and pledge myself to giving the Town of Norwood the best fire protection possible.
To retired Chief Harry J. Butler, officers and men of the fire department, town officials and the fire departments of Westwood, Walpole, Dedham and Canton, I wish to express my appreciation for their fine co-operation.
Respectfully submitted, IRVING J. DOBSON, Chief Norwood Fire Department
REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit detailed reports of the various departments under the administraive control of the General Manager.
The year 1962 was an extremely busy year for all municipal depart- ments, each department rendering prompt and efficient service within the organization and to the assistance of the community, particular attention always being paid to emergency problems.
The Engineering Department had an extremely heavy load on the 1962 construction program and this was substantially completed within the year 1962.
Within the framework of the appropriation made at Town Meeting for all departments, service was rendered to the public promptly and effi- ciently always bearing in mind that service is the first pre-requisite for good public relations and that operating costs be maintained at a minimum.
The General Manager would like to review some of the projects com- pleted in 1962 and to hit upon some of the highlights of the activities con- cerning the departinents under the General Manager's supervision.
1. Town Meeting of January 29, 1962 accepted the provisions of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, Section &C which provides for the establishment of a Conservation Commission. In accordance with the provisions of law, the General Manager appointed the Conservation Commission with the approval of the Board of Selectmen. The Committee was comprised of the following: Harry E. Fraser, Thomas E. Clifford, Justin C. Barton, Leo T. Young, Mrs. Howard Watson, Donald Bonica, and Joseph R. O1- shan. Subsequently, Mr. Harry E. Fraser was elected Chairman of the Committee. Later, Leo T. Young resigned from membership of the Committee and James J. Drummey was appointed to fill the vacancy. This Committee has been a hard working committee and has made pro- gress in this field. You can be sure that we will hear more from this Commission as time goes on.
In Memoriam
CAPTAIN JOSEPH L. MCCORMACK
Born March 8, 1909
Died May 25, 1962
Captain Joseph L. McCormack was born in Norwood on March 8, 1909. He was appointed a fire fighter on the Norwood Fire Depart- ment December 1, 1934 and was appointed Captain on January 8, 1956. "Captain Mac" served faithfully and with honor until his un- timely death on May 25, 1962.
In Retirement
JOSEPH F. MCAULIFFE
Joseph F. McAuliffe born May 14, 1897 appointed to the Fire Department June 16, 1929. Retiring on May 14, 1962 after 36 years of service to the townspeople.
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2. We are indeed proud of our Recreation Department and various pro- grams it offers to the various groups in the community. Upon investiga- tion and study and with an appropriation made at Town meeting, the Swimming Pool in the Civic Center was reactivated and the reopening was scheduled for February 22, 1963. We are sure that this facility will be utilized to its fullest extent by the various youth and other groups in the community.
3. Work was completed in filling in and grading a portion of Borrow Pit; also, the contract for drainage of the area adjacent thereto was let in December and it is expected that this work will be completed early in 1963. These are the first steps in the development of this area as a recreation facility.
4. The Fourth of July Celebration continued as a yearly affair. The cele- bration for 1962 was expanded greatly under the able leadership of the Junior Chamber of Commerce together with the cooperation of various civic and religious groups and individually civic minded citizens. It is with continued interest we look forward to the expansion of this day of celebraton, and for 1963 additional activities are planned.
5. The renovations were completed in the Memorial Municipal Office Build- ing and much needed quarters for the engineering department, town treasurer, building inspector, office of veteran's services, and general manager were provided. All this places these departments in a better position to render prompt and efficient service to the people of the com- munity.
6. The so called "park area" in the Highland Cemetery was opened for burial purposes. Landscaping was completed to make this a very at- tractive burial ground. New fees were established by the Cemetery Com- missioners for the sale of lots, care, and burials in the cemetery.
7. The General Manager continues as Acting Civil Defense Director. Some progress has been made on securing licenses covering buildings for fall- out shelters. As time goes on it is the Director's opinion that other build- ings, both privately and publicly owned will be certified for public fall- out shelters and subsequently be stocked by the Federal Government.
S. The General Manager worked very closely with the Board of Selectmen and all Town Boards, and department heads with respect to the estab- lishment of Windsor Gardens, a garden type of apartment development. This development is proceeding rapidly and we may look forward to accelerated activity in 1963 in this development.
9. The Public Works Department, the largest service department in the Town, rendered the usual type of maintenance work. The Annual Report of the Superintendent of Public Works will give a detailed accounting of the activity of this department during the year 1962.
10. Neponset River Flood Control Project: After a delay in late 1962, the first section of the Neponset River Project was started in February 1963 Bids for the second section will be let out in late spring or early sum-
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mer of 1963. The General Manager, Board of Selectmen, and Industrial Committee periodically are in contact with the Metropolitan District Commission on this project and we sincerely hope that activity in the Norwood area will be forthcoming in 1963.
11. Once again the Municipal Light Department shows a continued growth with a 7% increase in kilowatt hours consumed. A detailed study has been made with the Boston Edison Company, our supplier, and it has been determined that in order to meet our expected load demand for 1964, additional capital expenditures will have to be made in 1963 to provide additional transformer capacity, switchgear and line capacity.
12. New England Fire Insurance Rating Association Report: The various town departments have been working on recommendations for improve- ment of the fire protection of the town as contained in the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association Report dated February 26, 1962. Progress has been made and reports submitted to the rating bureau. It is anticipated that the bureau's rating for the Town of Norwood will be received early in 1963.
In closing, I wish to express my appreciation and thanks to the heads of all departments under the control of the General Manager for their co- operation and conscientious service rendered this office.
I also wish to express appreciation to all town officers, various commit- tees and other town departments who have cooperated with the General Manager in the past year. To all civic groups, service clubs, individuals, and public spirited citizens, the Manager expresses deep appreciation. Finally, I wish to express appreciation and gratitude to the Board of Selectmen for their cooperation so generously given to his office and to the activities under the direction of the General Manager in the year 1962.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER A. BLASENAK General Manager
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Dr. Roy T. Lydon was elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Health on January 19. 1962. Mr. James F. Foley and Mr. John P. Dixon served as associate members. Board of Health meetings were held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
The Board of Health issued licenses for Day Care Centers to the Lainey Kay Nursery, The Tiny Tot Nursery, Temple Shaare Tefilah Nursery and the Norwood Co-operative Nursery.
The Board of Health granted Certificates of Approval to the Victoria Rest Haven, Healthland Nursing Home, Denny Nursing Home and the Norwood Nursing Home.
BOARD OF HEALTH: Bartley J. King, Agent; James F. Foley, Roy T. Lydon, Chairman; John P. Dixon and Harry A. Shannon, a member of the Board of Health from 1934 to 1939. Mr. Shannon who has served the Town of Norwood as Plumbing Inspector since 1940 will retire in 1963.
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The Norwood Board of Health considered the effect of the proposed sale of Water Department land at Ellis Station for industrial purposes on May 4, 1962.
The Board of Health voted that they would oppose the sale of Water Department land that it might be preserved for the future needs of the community.
It was further voted that the facilities at Ellis Station and Buck- master Pond should be used more frequently to augment the Metropolitan District Commission water system.
The Board of Health issued a license for the manufacture of car- bonated non-alcoholic beverages to Cantrell and Cochrane, Boston, Inc., at 189 Dean Street, Norwood, Massachusetts.
The Town of Norwood received a Federal Grant of $60,000 for the Traphole Brook interceptor sewer. The purpose of the grant was for the abatement of stream pollution.
The Board of Health advised the Board of Selectmen that the Town of Norwood is eligible to receive an interest free loan under Public Law 560, to study the need and prepare plans for a Municipal incinerator, from the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency.
The State Department of Public Health notified the Norwood Board of Health of a domestic water problem in five homes on Union Street. Water samples were taken from the well supply at each location in connection with the proposed construction of Route 95. Organic matter, chlorides and detergents were found in two instances. The Board con- demned one of the wells. The Board of Health asked the Board of Selectmen to take the necessary steps to install a safe water supply in the area. The Board of Selectmen took immediate action and the public water supply was extended to serve the five homes. This section of Union Street was the only area in the Town not served by an approved water supply.
Winfelt C. Eckhardt was appointed Inspector of Slaughtering for the Town of Norwood.
The Norfolk County Tuberculosis and Health Association, Inc., and the Norwood Board of Health sponsored a mobile x-ray program on September 27, and 28th in which 797 people were x-rayed in Norwood. Thirty-two people were found who had abnormal chest conditions. All persons whose x-ray indicated some chest condition were notified and are being followed up by their physicians and the Norfolk County Hos- pital.
Sixteen cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis were admitted to the Nor- folk County Hospital and other institutions by the Norwood Board of Health during the year.
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project reported that the fol- lowing work was done in Norwood last year:
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Ground spraying
1,217 Acres
Aerial pre-hatch dusting
Ground pre-hatch dusting
1,334 Acres 86 Acres
Drainage
3,311 Feet
Brush clearing
250 Feet
Culverts cleared
Catch basins treated
2 Culverts 3,340 Catch Basins
The Board of Health approved the proposed method of providing for the sanitary water supply, sewage disposal and drainage in the Subdi- vision of Roxanna Street.
The Board of Health did not approve the preliminary plans of two Subdivisions that were submitted for approval.
The Board of Health conducted sanitary surveys of ponds and streams within the Town of Norwood to prevent stream pollution.
The Board of Health conducted Sabin and Salk Polio Vaccine Clinics during the year.
The Biologic Distribution Center in the Municipal Building main- tained an adequate supply of biologics for the protective innoculation or treatment against contagious disease.
The Eye Clinic was held weekly during the School year in the Junior High School under the direction of Dr. William F. Ryan.
Dr. Timothy J. Curtin conducted the Dental Clinic in the Junior High School.
The Board conducted inspections of Funeral Homes, Nursing Homes, Day Care Centers, Hospitals and Food establishments throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
BARTLEY J. KING, Health Agent
REPORT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES
TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLS
4,017
Medical 3,587
Surgical 380
Postpartal
14
Tuberculosis
27
Antipartal
8
Typhoid
1
The two registered nurses of the staff visited homes in Norwood and administered care and treatment according to the orders of the at- tending physician. There were also 462 patients coming to our office in the Municipal Building for treatment.
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A total of 224 patients attended our monthly X-Ray Clinic at the Board of Health offices on the Third Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. Dr. E. K. Jenkins of the Norfolk County Hospital was in attendance. Contacts of tuberculosis patients were x-rayed and examined. Tuberculin skin tests are done on all children under nineteen years of age. Arrested cases of Tuberculosis were examined at regular intervals and all children with a positive skin test are x-rayed and followed-up. All new patients are referred by their physician and a report is sent to him of the examination.
The Sabin vaccine was administered to school children in kinder- garten and first grade. Type I was given in May and Type III in June, with Type II to be given at a future date.
A Polio Clinic was held in Memorial Hall in May and June for the administration of Sabin Vaccines Type I and III to all pre-school children from age three months. A total of 5,874 children from age three months to seven years were given the oral vaccine.
The Salk Vaccine was given to all other school children from grades II to twelve using the hydro-spray gun.
Respectfully submitted,
MARION O'NEIL, R.N. NORMA C. HERIG, R.N.
ST. CATHERINE'S SCHOOL NURSE
Our School Physician, Dr. Thomas H. O'Toole made routine visits and examined children referred for examinations. Parents were notified of any physical defects found at this time and advised to consult their family physician.
Communicable Disease Control
Diphtheria toxoids inoculations were given to children in Grades I and VII.
Children in Grades I received two doses of Sabin vaccine. Two hundred and two children received a dose of Type I and III.
1208 children received a booster dose of the Salk Vaccine.
Dental Clinic
Dental examinations were given to all children by Dr. T. J. Curtin, School Dentist and Mrs. Margaret Curran. Dental defects found at tliis time were referred to the parents for correction either to be done by the School dentist or the family dentist.
Vision Test
All children in the school were screened for visual defects by way of the Massachusetts Vision Test. Those with defects were referred for treatment by an Opthalmologist.
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Hearing Tests
All children in the school were screened for hearing defects by way of the Maico Puretone Audiometer. All failures were referred for further treatment.
Mrs. Marie Kane, our speech teacher continues her work with the children who have any speech defects.
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