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for 1958 :
316 Resident Fishing @ $3.25 $ 1,027.00
233 Resident Hunting @ $3.25 757.25
95 Resident Sporting @ $5.25 498.75
40 Resident Minor Fishing @ $1.25 50.00
46 Resident Female Fishing
@ $2.25 103.50
1 Resident Trapping @ $7.75 7.75
1 Special Non-Resident
Fishing @ $.75 2.75
3 Non-Resident Fishing @ $7.75 23.25
2 Duplicates @ 50c 1.00
28 Resident Sporting (Free) . . . .
10 Resident Fishing (Old Age Ass't Free) . . . .
$ 2,471.25
Fees retained by Town of Randolph
184.00
Paid Massachusetts Division of
Fisheries & Game $ 2,287.25
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD T. CLARK, Town Clerk
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS
Report of The Town Treasurer
Edward T. Clark, Town Treasuer, in account with the Town of Randolph year 1958.
DEBIT
Balance on hand January 1, 1958
$1,037,706.69
Received during year 1958 4,017,683.58
$5,055,390.27
CREDIT
Paid sundry persons per Warrants 1958
$3,992,777.90
Cash on hand and in Banks, December 31, 1958 1,062,612,37
$5,055,390.27
SOLDIERS MONUMENT FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1958
$ 184.97
Interest added
8.56
$ 193.53
Payments made in 1958
20.00
Balance on hand December 31, 1958
$ 173.53
Randolph Savings Bank
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Balance on hand January 1, 1958
$ 97.56
Interest added
1.95
Balance on Hand December 31, 1958 Randolph Trust Co.
$ 99.51
CODDINGTON FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1958
$ 1,900.00
Interest added
62.24
$ 1,962.24
Interest Withdrawn
62.24
Balance on Hand December 31, 1958
$ 1,900.00
Randolph Savings Bank
ELLEN BENNETT FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1958
$12,258.10
Interest added in 1958
432.78
Balance on Hand December 31, 1958
$12,690.88
Randolph Cooperative Bank
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD T. CLARK, Town Treasurer.
Examined and found to be correct.
EDWARD F. FAHEY, Town Accountant
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Town of Randolph
Sewer Commissioners
William Stewart
Felix Carlino
Frank Every
TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS
Report of Sewer Commissioners
January 19, 1959
After many delays caused by revising plans and negotiating with the railroad, the sewerage program got under way on May 15, 1958. On May 29, 1958, the bids were opened at the Sewer Commissioners' Office in the presence of the Sewer Commissioners, the Town Man- ager, the Secretary, Mrs. Betty Fitzgerald, and other con- tractors.
After checking the bids and investigating the con- tractors, Civitarese-Piatelli Corp., the low bidders, was awarded the contract. The amount of the base bid was $572,880.00. The bid was carefully checked for any er- rors or omissions by the Sewer Commissioners and the Duffill Associates.
The contract was officially awarded to the above mentioned contractor on June 16, 1958. The site prepara- tion work started immediately. This included building a roadway of several thousand feet and a temporary bridge for access purposes.
Excavation on the project was started on August 2, 1958, at 10:00 before noon. The work on Sewer Trunk line No. 1 was officially started on August 4, 1958, and to date, December 31, 1958, a total of 3,285 ft. of 36" RC pipe has been laid.
Also, in conjunction with the pipe, there have been constructed a total of eight manholes including seven standard manholes and one drop manhole.
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The Sewer Commissioners have made several changes on the plans submitted by Duffill Associates so as to re- duce the overall cost. At the present time the Sewer project in Randolph on Trunk Sewer No. 1 is approximate- ly five weeks ahead of schedule.
The Sewer Commissioners have been meeting every Saturday morning and Monday evenings.
The Sewer Commissioners wish to thank the Town Manager for attending all the above mentioned meetings. If we do not run into any difficulty, Trunk Sewer No. 1 should be completed by July of 1959.
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS Felix Carlino, Chairman
Report of Randolph War Memorial Fund Committee
Record hop
Receipts $ 232.26
Bon-fire and, celebration
181.60
House to house canvass
2,071.55
Donations from business and manufacturing firms
1,895.00
Donations from 3 veterans posts and auxiliaries 280.00
Other organizations
1,473.00
Bank interest 78.75
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Paper drive
180.54
Merchants
207.50
Added donations from 3 veterans posts
600.00
Total Receipts
$ 7,200.20
Expenses
Painting of sign, stationary, decals, printing and etc.
$ 298.71
Monument and foundation
1,825.00
Cement retaining wall
1,020.00
Patio and steps
903.50
Granite facing and cap on wall
1,350.00
Iron fence
1,434.00
Flag Pole
205.00
Seed, fertilizer, lime and straw
26.42
Evergeens
30.00
Temporary wire fence
18.00
Labor for grading
25.00
2 Cement seats
40.00
Bank service charge
5.57
Total Expenses
$ 7,181.20
Balance in Fund
$ 19.00
We wish to thank all those town officials who co- operated with the committee to make this memorial a reality.
PERLEY R. EVANS, Chairman
ROBERT A. COREY
WILLIAM J. FARR
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Report of Director of Veterans Services
We have developed and processed 658 applications for veterans' benefits under both Federal and State Laws. Will receive reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the amount of $27,450.00.
Each year our case load increases as more veterans and their dependents are picking up 5-year residence, which makes them eligible for veterans' benefits under Chapter 115 of the General Laws.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM S. COLE, Director of Veterans' Services Veterans' Agent Agent, for the care of Veterans' Graves Agent for Buriels
Report of Board of Public Welfare
The staff of the Welfare Department consists of one Welfare Agent, two Social Workers, one Senior Clerk, and one Junior Clerk, each having passed a competitive State Civil Service examination and each certified by that Commission.
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS
The total cost during 1958 to administer the entire welfare programs (Old Age Assistance, Aid to Depend- ent Children, Aid to the Permanently and Totally Dis- abled, and General Relief) was $23,814.00. The net cost to the Town of Randolph was $12,471. 00 as the Federal and State share of reimbursement totalled $11,343.00.
The total cost during 1958 for payments authorized to and for recipients in the above named categories of Public Welfare was $233,110.00, an increase of $3,602.00 over 1957. The total average case load per month in 1958 was 199 as compared to 197 in 1957. The primary reasons for increased expenditures are outlined in last year's Annual Report. The net cost to the taxpayers of Randolph for expending $233,110.00 is $37,030.00, the difference being derived as reimbursements from: (1) State and Federal Governments; (2) Recoveries from Old Age Assistance liens on real estate; (3) Other Towns and Cities where recipients have a settlement; (4) Refunds and cancellations from individual recipients.
Ten years ago, the cost of hospitalizing a welfare recipient was eight dollars per day; today that same patient costs every Welfare Department $28.32 per day in some of the Boston hospitals. These are all-inclusive rates which means we do not get billed for surgeon's fees, operating room, medication, X-rays, etc.
Ten years ago, the cost for board and room for our recipients living in licensed nursing homes, was $15.00; $18.00; and $21.00 per week, depending on the degree of nursing care required; today, a single rate of $45.50 per week prevails. Approximately 11% of our total case load reside in these institutions where there are registered nurses twenty-four hours per day.
The members of the Board of Public Welfare (listed below) are appointed by the Town Manager for a term of one year, commencing June 27th of each year, act in
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an advisory capacity, and serve without compensation. Mr. George H. Foley, 1245 North Main St., Randolph, was appointed June 27, 1958 in place of Mr. William J. Leahy, who declined re-appointment because of business commit- ments.
We gratefully acknowledge the co-operation and service rendered our staff by all Town officials and the various departmental staffs.
Respectfully submitted,
COL. RALPH E. MacLEOD, Chairman MRS. LOYAL R. SAFFORD, Secretary MR. GEORGE H. FOLEY, Member
Report of Inspector of Wires
A total of 305 permits were issued and the sum of $955.00 deposited with the Town Treasurer.
Permits Issued
305
New Homes Inspected
175
Remodel Work
69
Oil Burners
144
Electric Ranges
126
Electric Water Heaters
39
Electric Dryer
20
Disposals
2
Washers
5
Services
28
Motors
5
Signs
5
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Gas Heaters
59
Factory
1
Beauty Parlor
2
Air Conditioning Units
3
Club
1
Nursing Homes
1
Bowling Alley
1
Store
1
Foundry
1
Apartments
4
Respectfully submitted,
ALTON F. LaBRECQUE, Inspector of Wires
Report of Police Department
Calls answered and investigations made
53,115
*Summonses served
567
* Arrests
254
Arraignments in Court
213
Held for the Grand Jury
15
Pending in District Court
39
Pending in Superior Court
1
Found guilty in District Court
117
Appealed to Superior Court
4
Found guilty in Superior Court
8
** Dismissed for want of Prosecution Acquitted
5
7
Filed
32
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Placed on Probation 50 Fined 32
Released 23 14
Committed to State Hospitals
Committed to Youth Service Board
4
Turned over to U. S. Marshal's Offce
3
Stolen Property Recovered
$47,999.74
Notices Posted 104
Doors and windows found open by the Police Department 657
Net returns paid to Town Treasurer from fines over and above expenses of prosecution $27.20
Fines taken in by District and Superior Courts
$1,235.00
Total number of warnings on Motor Violations 1,214
Total number of suspension of Licenses 187
Total number of miles covered by Police cars 93,113
Total number of miles covered by Police motorcycles 13,388
*Some arrests and summonses were served for Out of Town Police.
*Of the 5 cases dismissed for want of Prosecution, the Police were not the complainants.
* Of the 23 cases released, 20 were juveniles and were turned over to their parents.
As usual the Department has been active in answer- ing the ever increasing amount of calls, the increase be- ing about 5,000 more calls than the previous year.
In spite of the patrol being done by officers on foot, in cars and motorcycles, we continue to have many ac- cidents. To meet this emergency we have called upon the State Police and Registry of Motor Vehicles Inspectors, who have always cooperated with us.
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Since having our Juvenile and Safety Officer, we have noticed that juvenile delinquency has decreased. Of- ficer Holbrook is most active in safety and juvenile pro- grams and receiving excellent cooperation from the School Department and the people of Randolph.
All officers in the Department have completed the Standard Course of Instruction in First Aid.
At this time I wish to thank the members of the Police Department, the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Finance Committee and the citizens of the town for their assistance and interest in the Department.
Very truly yours,
PATRICK T. McDONNELL, Chief of Police
Report of Fire Department
The department responded to 401 calls classified as follows :
Building fires
126
Automobiles
33
False alarms 10
Resuscitator calls
12
Miscellaneous
32
Aid calls out of town
7
Brush and grass
181
Total 401
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Other work done classified as follows:
Inspection of mercantile buildings 1460
Permits for oil burners, blasting, etc. 268
Permits for outdoor burning 1830
Ambulance trips made 293
Resuscitator used on ambulance trips 19
The 1,000-gallon pumping engine that we are asking for at the Annual Town Meeting is very badly needed. At present we have a 1923 Maxim pump that cannot be used for fire work. Engine 2 which is a 1951 Ford has never been reliable having failed us on several calls. En- gine 1 is a 1937 Seagrave pumper, and because of its age cannot be considered reliable any longer. If the new pumper is purchased the 1923 Maxim will be taken in trade and the result will be that we will have one truck in reserve in case of failure of one of the others.
I wish again to thank the Town officials and the citizens of the Town for their cooperation during the past. year, also the members of the department.
Respectfully submitted, CARLTON P. HARRIS, Chief of Randolph Fire Department
Report of The Board of Health
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE REPORT
During the year 1958 the practicing physicians of the community have submitted 359 reports concerning communicable diseases or other conditions reportable to
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the Board of Health as follows: pulmonary tubercu- losis 5; chicken-pox 4; dog-bite 167; German measles 12; measles 130; scarlet fever 14; mumps 18; Salmonellosis 5; infectious hepatitis 1; rabbit bite 1; squirrel bite 1: bacterial meningitis 1.
The reporting of 5 new cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis during this year indicates the continuing na- ture of this problem in this Town of approximately 17,000 population.
Following is a report of the tuberculin testing pro- gram conducted in January 1958. The tuberculin tests were performed by the Mantoux method using tuberculin prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Grade 2, total enrollment-364; number tested -319; percent tested-88% ; number positive-2; per- cent positive-6%. Grade XI-Total enrollment-152; number tested-119; percent tested-78 % ; number posi- tive-6; percent positive-5%. The School Department has a list of names of children tested and results of tests, also reported on X-rays of positive reactors and fam- ily contacts. No cases of active tuberculosis were found. A community wide project for skin testing is being planned for 1959 which would encompass the entire school popu- lation and will be extended for as many as possible of the entire town population. At this writing the exact pro- cedures to be followed in such a program are still being drafted. A community project for tuberculosis skin test- ing such as is being planned has never before been under- taken in the Commonwealth. Taking part in the pro- gram in addition to the Randolph Health Department will be the Mass. Department of Public Health and the Nor- folk County Tuberculosis Association, the program coordi- nator.
Your Board of Health continues to be concerned about the large incidence of dog bites in the town. We
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have a large dog population in this suburban community. The concern is not so much for the dog bite itself as it is for the indication of what might happen if rabies were reintroduced into Randolph or into a nearby community.
There have been no cases of rabies in dogs in Mas- sachusetts since 1949 whereas in earlier years there were many cases. The decline in incidence of dog rabies oc- curred concurrently with a widespread dog vaccination program in the State. This dog vaccination program be- gan in the late 1930's and a large percentage of the dog population was vaccinated thereafter. But because of the temporary absence of the disease from this area many dog owners have neglected in recent years to have their dogs protected. If we wish to continue this stretch of good fortune and prevent the recurrence of this disease in Ran- dolph we must press for rabies inoculation of all dogs. Rabies could transform the pet you love into a snarling "mad dog" crazed by infection in his brain-a killer whose bite might cost your life or that of your child. Rabies has no respect for pedigree-it can strike any dog-stray, beloved "mutt" or blue ribbon winner. All that is necessary to start the infection among dogs of Ran- dolph is to have an infected dog imported from some nearby state where the disease is prevalent; or the dog could contract it from an infected flying bat. Bats in many parts of the U. S. are known to be infected and some species migrate into and through Massachusetts an- nually. You can protect your dog against rabies. Now he can be safely and painlessly immunized with a modern proved vaccine.
We urge that each dog owner have his pet vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian. In the event that rabies returns too any part of Eastern Massachusetts we will re- quest an order restraining all dogs and will require vac- cination and evidence of vaccination will have to filed at the office of the Police Department. Accordingly it will
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be advisable to have the certificates of vaccination on hand for this purpose.
Polio vaccination clinics were held during the year for approximately 2200 children and adults in conjunction with the Randolph Visiting Nurse Association. In addi- tion to regular Health Department personnel, several of the Town's physicians, volunteer nurses and RVNA members took part in administering the various clinics.
Town employees received two inoculations of the new type Influenza vaccine at clinics held at the Health Center in October and November.
PREMATURE INFANT PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 601 of the Acts of 1949, reports of 6 live premature births were received by the Board during 1958. However, financial assistance was not required of the Town in any case. The Public Health Nurses rendered care and parental instruc- tions in all of these premature cases.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING PROGRAM
This year, Miss Beatrice Scannell, R.N., and Mrs. Janet Dimmick, R.N., are happy to have Mrs. Mary Bonney, R.N., join them in the Public Health and Visiting Nurse work for the Town. Mrs. Bonney came to this De- partment on March 31st and has done excellent work in this department. Mrs. Bonney successfully passed her Civil Service and physical examinations as required by the Town. She has had post graduate training in Public Health nursing.
The nurses continue in their program of caring for the sick in their homes, carrying out orders given them by the physicians or hospitals to assure continued care during illness, teaching the family to meet illness and prevent spread of disease to other members of the fam- ily. Instruction and teaching are part of each visit made,
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and often if more care is needed, the nurses assist the fam- ily in securing the extra care needed. Mothers are in- structed and supervised before and after the birth of the baby and baby care is given and demonstrated after the baby returns home. The older child's care is explained and instructions are given for the maintenance of good health and prevention of disease. A home appraisal visit is made by a nurse on all premature infants reported to the Board of Health before the baby comes home from the hospital. Instructions and care are given to assure good care for these small babies. These babies are visited on their return home and demonstrations of proper care are given if necessary.
A well baby conference or as better known, a "well- baby Clinic" is held once a month for any pre-school child living in the Town. This clinic is sponsored by the Visit- ing Nurse Association and the Ladies Library Association. At these conferences a physician is in charge assisted by the nurses. The clerical work is done by members of the Ladies Library Association. Immunization is given at these clinics for Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and Tet- anus, and also Polio vaccine for those who have not been immunized against Polio. Booster doses are also given as needed.
The American Red Cross formerly helped finance this clinic in part but do so no longer, therefore, the Board of Health has included in their budget sufficient funds to make continuance of this clinic possible. All immuniza- tion at these clinics is furnished by the Board of Health.
A Public Health nurse continues to cover the Boston School for the Deaf assisting in the School Health Pro- gram and supervisory program.
Preventive measures are a prominent part of the Board of Health Program and during the year, clinics were held to give protection against Polio, Whooping Cough, Diph- theria and Tetanus.
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Tuberculosis is still a large program and Nurses visit all cases of Tuberculosis and contacts for X-ray and treat- ment as advised by the Hospital or Physician. The re- ports on Tuberculosis are received by the Board of Health as reported by the Physician. These reports are then recorded and visits are made to these people by the Nurses and instructions for care and continued treatment are given.
Handicapped children are also referred to these Nurses for follow-up and clinic arrangements according to appointments.
Cases of communicable diseases of major Public Health importance are visited and closely followed-up. These visits are for care and technique to aid in recov- ery and prevent the spread of the disease.
Office visits are becoming more numerous and the Nurses are pleased to have people visit the office for ad- vice or care. As many people work during the day, a home visit is difficult and on their way home from work or at lunch, an office visit is a good solution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
A considerable amount of time was spent in dealing with public health nuisances. The usual variety of com- plaints were investigated, topped by overflowing sewage disposal systems. In a number of cases it took the co- ordinated efforts of two or more town departments to solve the problems encountered. This is believed to be a good opportunity to inform the townspeople that a public health nuisance or menace can be of a mental nature as well as physical. In other words, the practice of good public health administration is to insure the physical and mental well-being of the public.
Bids were invited and received in November for the collection and disposal of refuse for a maximum period of
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three years beginning May 1, 1959. The Woodlawn Trucking Co., of Randolph, the lowest bidder, was award- ed a three-year contract by the Town Manager on Decem- ber 22nd. The use of packaload vehicles is required by the new contract, which should mean faster, more efficient service and less restrictions placed on amount and kind of refuse that can be disposed of by the townspeople.
It is hoped that the year 1959 will see the results of much research into the adoption of a housing code for the town. Because of the many legal and technical aspects that are involved, great care must be taken before such a code can be drafted and accented.
ANIMAL AND SLAUGHTER INSPECTIONS
Mr. Cornelius J. Crowley, Animal and Slaughter In- spector reports as of Dec. 31, 1958 that there were 167 dogs quarantined. Also 1 squirrel bite and 1 fox bite. All barns in Randolph were inspected. At the present time there are 67 cows, 7 horses, 3 sheep. Four dog heads and one fox head were sent to the Wasserman State Lab- oratory. Seventeen cows were quarantined for tubercu- losis and brucellosis test. One TB reactor was sent for im- mediate slaughter.
414 calls were investigated during the year from calls received from the Board of Health and Police De- partment. There were no cases of Encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness in horses) within the town.
PLUMBING INSPECTIONS
Mr. Thomas O'Riley, Plumbing Inspector, issued more than 200 licenses. Fixtures installed included 273 toilets, 149 sinks, 258 wash bowls, 123 bath tubs, 7 slop sinks, 72 wash trays, 10 shower baths, 16 urinals, 13 floor drains, 10 drinking fountains, 1 dish washer, 2 E-jector pumps and 3 sump pumps.
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Mr. O'Riley asks the cooperation of all master plumb- ers in obtaining permits before work is started on projects.
The sum of $1,288.00 was collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
The following work was performed :
Aerial spraying 2365 acres; ground spraying 8591/2 acres; pre-hatch dusting 87 acres; drainage 3204 ft .; culverts cleaned 1; catch basins treated 761; clearing brush 1925 ft.
In spite of a high mosquito population in 1958 the overall results were excellent and an excellent level of mosquito control was maintaind through the Norfok Coun- ty Mosquito Control Project.
DENTAL HEALTH
At the request of the Board, the Dental Division, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, provided Dental Hygienist Mrs. Marion Ingraham to conduct a dental survey of the pupils of the first six grades in the Town's public school system. The purpose was to determ- ine the state of dental health among these children in the lower age brackets. The Devine School was selected for the pilot survey and the results of the examinations per- formed there in November are alarming. The percent- age of children having decay of permanent teeth, by grade, is as follows and indicates the seriousness of the situation : First grade-26% ; second grade-70% ; third grade-80%; fourth grade-98% ; fifth grade-100%; sixth grade-99%. The percentage of these children re- quiring early or immediate treatment are as follows: Grade 1-4% ; Grade 2-20% ; Grade 3-21% ; Grade 4 -35% ; Grade 5-42%; Grade 6-49%. The parents of these children have been sent notices of the need of dental treatment.
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