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TOWN OF NORWOOD
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Salmon, James S. Sampson, Charles R.
Santoro, Henry Sarnie, Peter W.
Schoppee, Stella B.
Tenanty, James P. Thomas, Samuel
Thompson, Edward H.
Todd, George W.
Torrey, Eva M.
Tufts, Alfred D.
65 Deerfield Rd.
Tupper, Eleanor J.
63 Maple St.
Veayo, William J.
Veracka, Peter G.
Verbeck, Herman M.
66 Redwood Dr. 363 Walpole St.
73 Cross St.
Walker, William J.
119 Lincoln St.
Walton, Charles L.
25 Bruce Rd.
Walsh, Nora Elizabeth
39 Wheelock Ave.
Welch, Wilbert C.
101 Westview Dr.
White, Armond G.
13 Bornwood Dr.
48 Hillshire Ln.
Wells, Walter J. Whitney, Harry C.
12 Lynwood Dr.
Stereotyper Asst. Forem .- Boston Globe, Morrissey Blvd., Boston Supervisor of Shipping-Nortronics, Norwood, Mass. Surveyor-McIntyre & Johnson, Walpole, Mass.
Credit Mgr .- Gillette Safety Razor Co., Boston, Mass. Clerk-Kendall Co., Walpole
Manager-Hoods Milk, 20 Anson St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Housewife-Husb. - Retired Supt. Bird & Son, Inc., E. Walpole
V Telephone Transmission Man-Am'n. Tel. & Tel. Co., Boston Industrial Agent-N.Y., N.H. & H. R.R. Co., South Station Boston Carpenter-Bird Machine, So. Walpole
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Retired-Plumber, Town of Norwood Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole
Housewife-Husb. - Machine Tender, Bird & Son, E. Walpole Insurance Agent-Prudential Ins. Co., Avon Machinist, Turret Lathe Oper .- Allis-Chalmers Co., Hyde Park
Foreman-U.S. Post Office Dept., Boston, Mass. Construction Foreman-Richard White Sons, Inc., Newton, Mass.
JURY LIST
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23 McKinley Rd. 38 Summit Ave. 9 Gardner Rd.
18 Sycamore St. 144 Lincoln St.
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REPORT OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
January 8, 1963
Town of Norwood Norwood, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Norwood Airport Commission hereby submits its report for the year 1963.
A brief review of matters discussed during the year were as follows:
1. Application and discussion with State and Federal Agencies relative to further work.
2. Meeting with Boston Metropolitan Airport Inc. officials relative to future expansion and the actual acquiring by lease of certain lands on Access Road as requested by the Federal Aviation Agency.
3. Discussion with Town Counsel relative to legal require- ments pertaining to further work.
4. Master Plan was approved by the Federal Aviation Agency.
5. Discussion with officials of Spark's Store in relation to the Glide Angle. September 20, 1963, Contract to seal-coat the North- South & East-West Runways was awarded to Seal-Coat- ing, Inc. of Hingham, Massachusetts - contract cost $14,825.00. December 1963, White Lines, Inc. marked and striped the Runways.
6. Attended Governor's Conference on the Massachusetts Aviation Master Plan.
The following statement gives a general idea as to what the Town received from the Airport Management:
Gross income from leases, etc. ($22,786.37 @ 5%) $ 1,139.32
Property Taxes 8,448.70
Purchase of Electricity 5,166.89
Town Water 467.65
Total $15,222.56
The Town of Norwood does not make any financial contribution to the management expenses of the Norwood Airport.
During 1963 The Boston Metropolitan Airport, Inc. and Wiggins Air- ways expended the following funds:
AIRPORT COMMISSION: Seated left to right: Walter A. Blasenak, Sandra H. Frueh, recording secretary, William C. Kendrick, Chairman; Walter R. Ryan, secretary. Standing left to right: Charles L. Rich, James J. Drummey, Clement A. Riley, Harry B. Butters, and John A. Abdallah.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
Addition to Administrative Building $25,970.95
Paving (walks, new parking lot and plane parking area) 7,612.08
Fencing
1,264.25
Land Clearing 8,407.65
Striping and Marking Parking Area and Runways 750.00
Total $44,004.93
Total Aircraft based at Norwood Memorial Airport during 1963 124
Total Transient operations during 1963 3269
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM C. KENDRICK, Chairman WALTER A. BLASENAK
JOHN A. ABDALLAH
HARRY B. BUTTERS
JAMES J. DRUMMEY
CHARLES L. RICH
CLEMENT A. RILEY
DANIEL E. CALLAHAN
WALTER R. RYAN, Clerk
Norwood Airport Commission
REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
The Honorable Board of Selectmen Janury 24, 1964
Norwood, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Board of Appeals hereby submits its annual report for the year 1963. The foregoing summary is intended to somewhat indicate the in- creased work load of the Board due to the adoption and approval by the Attorney General under the date of January 30, 1963, of a new and more restrictive zoning law. The following is a summary of the applications re- ceived and heard by the Board during the year:
1. Requests for Special Permits (14) A. Approved (13) B. Disapproved (1)
2. Requests for Variances (27) A. Approved (21) B. Disapproved (6)
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3. Appeals from Decision of Building Inspector (2) A. Decision of Building Inspector Not Upheld (0) B. Decision of Building Inspector Upheld (2)
4. Total Requests (43)
The three (3) major special permits granted by the Board were:
1. Windsor Gardens - 24 permits for 676 apartments.
2. A ninety (90) bed nursing home on the former Foley Property.
3. A shopping center with 75,000 square feet of floor space and park- ing for 500 cars on Walpole Street between Soap Pond and Davis Avenue.
The above permits will have a significant bearing on the economy of our community. In an endeavor to follow the spirit of the new zoning law, the Appeal Board has maintained a very close liaison with the Planning Board for a better understanding of mutual problems. It would appear that the standards as presently established should be modified to give relief to the smaller property owners. Certain recommendations of the Appeal Board are presently under consideration by the Planning Board.
We would like at this time to thank the Associate Members of the Ap- peal Board, Mr. Adelmann, Mr. Frederickson and Mr. Mulvehill, and our clerk, Miss Fatch, for their dedication. We wish also to thank the various elected and appointed town officials and employees for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. DRUMMEY, Chairman ARTHUR H. GLEICHAUF GEORGE S. WILLIAMSON
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak
General Manager Town of Norwood
Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
The Inspector of Animals examined all cattle, sheep, goats, swine and horses within the limits of the Town of Norwood in accordance with Chap- ter 129, Section 19 of the General Laws for the division of Livestock and Disease Control of the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture.
Number of Dairy cows of two years 74
Number of Dairy heifers one to two years 23
Number of Dairy calves under one year 21
Number of bulls 3
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BOARD OF APPEALS: Seated are regular members, left to right, Arthur H. Gleichauf, Chairman James J. Drummey and George S. Williamson. Standing are alternate members, left to right, Edmund W. Mulvehill, Fred M. Adelmann and George W. Fredrick- son. Also standing is the secretary, Joyce Fatch.
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Number of beef cattle and oxen 1
Number of Dairy Herds with animals over one year 4
Number of horses 7
Number of goats
0
Number of sheep
10
Number of swineherds 1
Number of swine 40
There were one hundred and thirty-two dogs quarantined for sus- picion of having rabies.
Very truly yours,
BARTLEY J. KING Inspector of Animals
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
January 14, 1964
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Board of Assessors herewith submit their annual report for the year 1963 together with a statement showing comparison of tax rate re- capitulations for the years 1962 and 1963.
A table showing the comparison of valuations, tax rates, and taxes assessed over the past years is attached herewithi as a supplemental report.
Organization
On March 12, 1963, Harold T. Young was reappointed by the Select- men to serve for the term of three years ending April 1, 1966.
Tax Rate for the Year 1963
On May 6, 1963, the Board of Assessors determined the tax rate for the year 1963 to be $67.00 per each one thousand dollars of valuation, an increase of $4.00 over the 1962 rate. The School Tax Rate was determined to be $30.00 and the General Tax Rate $37.00.
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
12,821 motor vehicles and trailers were assessed for the year 1963 and excise in the amount of $554,888.11 was committeed to the Collector of Taxes. The 1963 rate for motor vehicles and trailers was $66.00 per thousand.
Appellate Tax Board Cases
As of December 31, 1963 there were pending before the Appellate Tax Board the following appeals from valuations determined by the Assessors:
Year
No. of Appeals
1958
1
1959
6
1960
3
1961
18
1962
17
1963
1
Total
46
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. FLAHERTY, Chairman
HAROLD T. YOUNG
THOMAS J. FOLEY
Board of Assessors
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, 1020, 1925, 1930 Assessed under Date of January 1, for the Following Years: 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963
Year
No. of
7,577
$2,082,950
$56,486,750
$58,569,700
$67.00
$3,939,323.90
52
17
5,823
4,800
1962
7,374
2,036,250
53,866,100
55,902,350
63.00
3,536,596.05
89
48
5,689
4,979
1961
7,255
1,801,150
51,534,800
53,335,950
63.00
3,374,674.85
93
40
5,563
5,018
1960
7,145
1,727,900
48,200,500
49,958,400
64.00
3,211,627.60
90
44
5,403
5,163
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
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
698
6,200.5
1885
880
447,014
1,618,928
2,065,942
13.00
28,618.09
271
420
7
129
1
415
6,231
1875
551
448,633
1,343,867
1,792,500
11.80
22,195.81
198
365
..
1872
472
518,540
1,100,016
1,618,556
11.40
19,397.79
185
405
Other Neat
Cattle
Swine
Sheep
Fowl
Dwelling
Houses
Acres
of Land
Assessed
1963
Male Polls
Valuation
of Personal
Valuation
of Real
Estate
Total
Assessed
Valuation
Rate per
$1,000.00
Total Taxes
Assessed
Horses
Cows
382
...
354
6,255.5
320
6,275
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
511
6,216
1880
650
456,635
1,338,793
1,795,428
11.80
22,486.32
240
Estate
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COMPARISON OF TAX RATE RECAPITULATIONS
1962
1963
Increase
Decrease
Appropriations by Taxation
$6,142,136.11
$6,853,567.95
$711,431.84
Appropriations from Available Funds
1,403,884.41
881,255.20
$522,629.21
Emergency Expenses for Snow and Ice Removal
12,678.73
3,765.13
8,913.60
Appropriations for Final Court Judgments
2,089.26
2,765.00
1,675.74
State Assessment System
995.92
995.92
State Parks and Reservations
16,513.01
15,146.08
1,366.93
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
6,162.46
30.73
6,131.73
State Examination of Retirement System
140.21
140.40
0.19
Metropolitan Water - Connection Charge
95,000.00
95,000.00
Metropolitan Water - Consumption Charge
88,342.40
138,327.60
49,985.20
Metropolitan Sewerage - South System
105,230.09
102,382.31
2,847.78
Mosquito Control, Norfolk County Project
7,153.16
7,605.01
451.85
County Tax and Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
164,822.26
172,053.11
7,230.85
Overlay
95,748.26
95,443.10
305.16
Gross Amount to be raised
$8,140,896.28
$8,369,477.54
$770,775.67
$542,194.41
Estimated Income Tax
$307,853.70
$372,644.37
$ 64,790.67
Estimated Corporation Tax
246,418.05
273,118.05
26,700.00
Estimated Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
350,000.00
500,000.00
150,000.00
Poll Tax
14,748.00
15,154.00
406.00
Free Cash in Treasury to Reduce Tax Rate
155,000.00
100,000.00
$55,000.00
Public Service Enterprises .
1,825,000.00
1,900,000.00
75,000.00
Other Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
1,720,028.48
1,284,391.22
435,637.26
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
$4,619,048.23
$4,445,307.64
$316,896.67
$490,637.26
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation of Property
$3,521,848.05
$3,924,169.90
Assessed Valuation 1962, $55,902,350.00 @ $63.00
$3,521,848.05
Assessed Valuation 1963, $58,569,700.00 @ $67.00
$3,924,169.90
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak
General Manager
Town of Norwood
Norwood, Mass.
Dear Sir:
The following is the annual report for 1963 of the Department of Building Inspector.
Classification
No. Permits
Estimated Cost
New Dwellings
109
$1,532,000.00
Dwelling Alterations
151
320,000.00
Commercial & Mfg. Buildings
10
436,000.00
Commercial Alterations
17
216,300.00
Apartment Houses
1
150,000.00
Private Garages
5
9,000.00
Public Garages
2
40,000.00
Swimming Pools
8
20,900.00
Buildings moved
3
10,000.00
Buildings razed
4
Minor Out Buildings
7
1,745.00
Nursing Homes
1
200,000.00
Signs
15
19,300.00
Fire Stations
1
400,000.00
Elevators
1
13,000.00
TOTAL
335
$3,368,245.00
The fees collected for Building Permits were $5,616.00 and the fees collected for Water Meters were $3,270.00.
Inspection were made on all buildings for which permits were issued as prescribed by the Building Code. One building was condemned and ar- rangements made to have the building razed.
Occupancy permits were issued for all new houses which were first occupied during the year. These houses were given a final inspection by the Plumbing Inspector, the Wire Inspector, the Fire Department and the Building Inspector; after which certificates were issued. During this in- spection many minor defects were found and were corrected before the certificates were issued.
All evelators were inspected and certificates issued after repairs were made to elevators found defective.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY J. CRONAN Building Inspector
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REPORT OF CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak General Manager Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
The following is a detailed report of the Cemetery Department for the year ending December 31, 1963.
In the past year, the Cemetery Department prepared for and conducted 233 interments. We also dug and prepared two out of town transfers.
The Cemetery Department installed at various graves twenty-one Flush Markers. We dug and poured fifty-one monument foundations. There were thirteen paid grave repairs and seventy-six perpetual care requests taken care of.
Section 45 was completed and the rest of the markers installed for single graves. Another area in section 51 was converted from lots to single graves for future interments.
In the new area, Section G1, two more plots were laid out with lot numbers and markers. At the present time, anyone may purchase for pre- need. These lots are 4 and 6 grave lots.
A new area was opened this year behind the Day Chapel. The Section Number will be known as "C" for Companion Lots. These lots are 6' wide x 10' long; every lot is identical. Monuments will be allowed and must not exceed 3' x 1' and 3' high. No trees or shrubs are to be planted beside any monument or on any lot. There may be a one foot annual plant bed directly in front of the monument. Monuments will be back to back. The Cemetery Department has had flowering trees, shrubs, and evergreens planted at both ends of this section in park areas.
The Day Chapel has had a considerable amount of work done this year. We have had a new heating system installed; the cupola has been rebuilt; electricity has been installed; a leak in the roof has been repaired. The outside has been waterproofed and the inside walls washed with acid.
The use of the Chapel has been steadily increasing. Many Interment services are being held in it, especially in rainy or inclement weather. Anyone may use the Chapel for services by asking the Superintendent.
There were approximately 300 tons of asphalt used to resurface various avenues throughout the Cemetery. The lower end of Saint Andrews Avenue was dug out; filled with crushed bank gravel; and resurfaced. We had 521 feet of asphalt walks done this year.
In some of the older sections, the gravel walks were edged, weeded, and treated with "Telvar" weed killer. New bank gravel was added to bring them up to grade. It is our intention to have these walks surfaced with asphalt in the near future.
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Several Elms had to be removed due to Dutch Elm Disease. We had to have three Sugar Maples taken down due to rot and gall disease. Al- though these trees were taken down, the Cemetery Department planted others to take their place. We have also added a few more flowering trees and parks in various locations.
The lawns were kept mowed and trimmed during the growing season. In the dry season, hoses and sprinklers were kept going to save the sods and newly seeded areas. All newly planted trees and shrubs were kept well watered throughout the season. We have spread approximately nine tons of fertilizer in the badly needed areas and hope to continue in the coming year.
Whenever time would allow, the crew worked down back thinning out brush. They cleared debris and burned it. This made a great improvement behind the single grave section.
Although we had no burials in Old Parish Cemetery this year, the lawns were mowed and trimmed. Several dead and rotted trees were re- moved. The bottoms of the Spruces were raised in the hopes of keeping loiterers away. All the brush along the walls were cut down, cleaned up, and taken to the dump. We had to brace and pour cement on one of the roofs of the old tombs due to a bad cave-in. Again this year, we have had some vandalism and nuisance trouble. I am inclined to believe that in order to preserve this Cemetery, we will have to fence it in.
All of the cemetery owned hedges and shrubs were trimmed whenever needed. The flower beds were kept weeded. In places where allowed, overgrown shrubs were pulled out and sod or seed put back. It has been our pleasure, whenever possible, to remove any overgrown or unsightly trees from lots and graves.
As custodian of veterans graves, any depressed graves were filled, re- sodded or seeded. We installed approximately sixteen bronze and granite markers. A generous supply of Veterans' service markers are kept in the office for families requesting one on any grave.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the other depart- ment heads that so willingly and generously gave their time, men, and equipment to us whenever needed.
Respectfully submitted,
PATSY F. SANTORO
Superintendent of Cemeteries
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REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak General Manager
Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I hereby submit the annual report of the Civil Defense Department for the period of my appointment from May 1, 1963 to December 31, 1963.
The Federal Government has approved Fallout Shelters at the following locations: Plimpton Press, Callahan Fruniture, Senior High School and the Telephone building on Vernon Street. The areas in the above buildings that have been approved as shelters have been designated as such, and all have been stocked by this department with food and other materials as recommended by the Government. The above areas are inspected monthly by the Director to assure that all equipment and materials are in order.
The Director has attended monthly Civil Defense meetings at Stough- ton, Mass., in regard to various phases of Civil Defense work including discussions on shelters and nuclear attacks.
Several First Aid classes have been completed within the past months, and other classes have been started.
The Civil Defense Police Department holds regular meetings and has been used in connection with traffic control problems, particularly during the July 4th Celebration and is available for any emergencies that may occur.
The Civil Defense Communication Department meets weekly and is fully equipped to move on any emergency that may arise now or in the future.
With the completion of the new Fire and Police station, the Civil De- fense Department will have larger quarters in which to expand their present forces, and it is the intent of the Director to develop an auxiliary Fire Department to work in conjunction with the Communications and Police Departments.
I wish to thank all the other Town Departments who have been most cooperative in assisting me to carry out my work during the past months.
Very truly yours, JOSEPH F. MCAULIFFE
Civil Defense Director
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REPORT OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION
REPORT OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Mr. Walter A. Blasenak General Manager Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
The Norwood Conservation Commission is now entering into its third year of existence. Through a schedule of regular monthly meetings held on the second Thursday of each month, in addition to many special meet- ings and attendances at conservation seminars, we are now able to report that our Commission is actively negotiating for the acquisition of some parcels of land within our Community.
At the time of this report, we were given the approval of the Board of Selectmen to continue with a forestry survey of the Westover Parkway area which we ultimately feel will be given over to the Commission for development and preservation as a wildlife site. This area with Germany Brook flowing through could be enjoyed by all the citizens of the Com- munity as a natural fishing and bird sanctuary. We recommend more of a passive, rather than an active recreation area.
We have been getting excellent assistance on this project from the Department of Natural Resources, which has now been established as a special division of Conservation Services to assist all Conservation Com- missions throughout the Commonwealth. As these services are available at no cost to the Community, it is our opinion that our Town will not only benefit from such outstanding technical assistance but the saving in dollars to the Community is a very decided asset.
We have been endeavoring to maintain a constant contact with the other agencies, both elected and appointed, so that our overall plan for the Town will be in the best interest of a well-planned community.
We have also instituted a program of conservation education for the general public to partake in. Through the co-operation of the Massachu- setts Audubon Society and its Executive President, we presented a wildlife film and lecture at the Norwood Junior High School. This program was well attended and certainly enjoyed by many members of our Community.
We have planned another of these programs for April, at which time we intend to invite all Town Meeting members.
We regret to report that two of our members, Mr. Justin Barton and Mr. Joseph Olshan, had to resign because of the pressing nature of other activities; Mr. James Drummey and Mr. Brownie Green were named to fill these vacancies.
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We feel that at the time of the next report, the Town will have acquired some tracts of land for Conservation purposes, and that all mem- bers of our Community will avail themselves of the use of these areas to enjoy observing and being in a natural wildlife area.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY E. FRASER, Chairman
THOMAS E. CLIFFORD DONALD BONICA
JAMES DRUMMEY
BROWNIE GREEN
MRS. ALICE WATSON, Secretary Norwood Conservation Commission
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Thomas K. McManus, Chairman
Norwood, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith in summarized form the seventh annual report of my conduct of the Legal Department of the Town.
Frequent changes in the laws applicable to municipal government bring requests for interpretation of the law which require constant study of the new legislation in its relation to our activities in order to competently advise those charged with the conduct of our own government.
Much of the service rendered was advisory in nature and was fur- nished in the various departments of the Town through written and verbal opinions upon request therefor.
Additional service was rendered by attendance at hearings and con- ferences, court appearances, drafting of articles for town meeting warrants and motions to be offered thereunder.
The service rendered dealt with practically every phase of municipal activity.
It should be pointed out that in connection with the above activity, many questions arose which required much research to find the proper answers and many hours were applied to this end.
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