Report of the city of Somerville 1959, Part 19

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Publication date: 1959
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On October 8, 1959, Mr. Mamakos, who had taken a posi- tion with the City Law Department resigned from the Author- ity. His resignation constituted a distinct loss to the Somerville Housing Authority in view of the long and valued service rendered by him in the past.


On October 8, 1959, an election was held to fill vacancies in the offices of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Assistant Treas- urer, caused by the aforementioned vacancies. John J. Gay was elected Chairman and Ernest E. Jennings was elected Vice- Chairman and Assistant Treasurer for the remainder of the fiscal year.


On October 15, 1959, Louis F. Musco, Chairman of the State Housing Board, appointed Francis A. Liston to the Somer- ville Housing Authority, to fill the unexpired term of Charles P. Mamakos, as State Member, to August 1, 1961. He took the qualifying oath on October 21, 1959.


The appointment of Mr. Amato and Mr. Liston brings to our Board a broad business acumen gained by long years of business in our Community.


In the Administrative Office, Mr. Amleto M. DiGiusto and Mr. William T. Deegan continued their services as in the past three years as Executive Director and Administrative Assistant respectively. Mr. Thomas P. Russell, Attorney, continued his duties as legal counsel.


On June 12, 1959, Mr. Deegan resigned as Administrative Assistant after many long and dedicated years with the Author- ity to devote full time to an enlarged and expanding law prac- tice in our Community. Mr. John J. Walsh was employed to serve in our employ as Administrative Assistant. On June 8, 1959, Mr. Daniel J. O'Neill was appointed to fill the position of Maintenance Superintendent. This position was filled after a vacancy of one year while the Authority attempted to find a suitable replacement.


URBAN REDEVELOPMENT


In the Redevelopment Section of the Authority, Mr. George S. Ryan, Administrator, requested an extended leave of absence which was approved on February 13, 1959. Mr. DiGiusto, Executive Director, assumed the responsibilities of Adminis- trator of Urban Redevelopment and all operations of this Sec-


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tion were moved to the main office at 30 Memorial Road. It was due to the foresight and dedication of Mr. George S. Ryan that the Redevelopment Program moved from the planning board to the actual development that so enriches our City today. Mr. Richard S. Kelley, Attorney, continues his duties as legal counsel for Urban Redevelopment.


During the year, the contract with Charles Contracting Co., the firm that laid out and installed the new streets and services in the Linwood-Joy Project Area, was successfully terminated. The finish surface on the streets was not applied at the request of local officials. When such authorization is received, the final work of redevelopment will have been completed. All that remains to be done now is to sell the remaining land. During the year, arrangements were completed with the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, involving the sale to it of 11,057 sq. ft. of land designated as Lot "G" for $12,162.70 and the acquisition settlement for the last two remaining parcels known as 1-1 and 1-2 for $418.00 and $7,210.50 re- spectively. In addition, the Authority has accepted an offer from William P. Engel Realty Co., of Birmingham, Alabama for the purchase of Lot "P". This parcel fronts on Joy Street, Washington Street and the Northern Artery and contains ap- proximately 38,204 sq. ft. of land. It is the purpose of the Engel Co. to erect a structure for the Central Scientific Co. consisting of an office and warehouse. This is a national con- cern which will bring prestige to our local community and augurs well for the disposition of the remaining parcels. This leaves five parcels remaining to be disposed of ranging from 27,000 sq. ft. to 60,000 sq. ft. of land. Assistance of Real Estate Brokers in Somerville and Metropolitan Boston and of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce has been requested to help with the disposition of this land.


STATE AIDED HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY


Our new State-Aided Housing for the elderly, Project Somerville 667-1, was officially opened September 14, 1959. On hand to greet the first proud tenants were Mayor William J. Donovan, Members of the Board of Aldermen, Vice-Chairman Mamakos, Members of the Housing Authority, State and Local Officials, Members of many social, fraternal and veterans or- ganizations and members of the Press.


The Authority believes this development to be one of the finest and most modern housing projects specifically designed for the elderly in the entire Commonwealth. The development


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is located in a residential area in the western end of the City which is almost rural in nature. It is well set back from a main parkway which gives it seclusion and privacy which could scarcely be obtained elsewhere in the City. The buildings are eight in number, of the two story duplex type, with eight units to each building for a total of sixty-four units. Each unit con- tains a living room, bedroom, kitchenette and bath. The buildings are arranged in a circular pattern in the midst of a well shaded and fully landscaped area. The Community Build- ing, consisting of kitchen with complete facilities, a laundry and a hall for community use, highlights the natural beauty of its surroundings.


Initial occupancy was accomplished on September 14, 1959 and on October 1, 1959 this project was 100 per cent occupied. Over 318 applications were investigated and applicants inter- viewed, before the sixty-four proud and grateful tenants were selected. The minimum rental for each apartment was estab- lished at $41.50 per unit and the average rent per apartment is $43.00. This rental is far lower than the average charged by other Authorities for similar apartments.


The Authority wishes to express its appreciation to the Honorable William J. Donovan, Mayor of the City of Somer- ville, and to the Somerville Board of Aldermen for donating the land to the Somerville Housing Authority for the purpose of erecting these apartments. The Board of Aldermen, upon the recommendation of the Mayor, agreed to waive payments in lieu of taxes in order to keep rents at a minimum. The Somer- ville Housing Authority also did its part inasmuch as they derive no compensation from rents at this project. It was thus due to the magnanimous gestures of all these officials that contributed to the low rentals established for Capen Court Apartments.


The Authority will continue its efforts to procure additional housing for the elderly under the State and Federal Program. In these efforts we ask the citizens of Somerville to join with us in supporting this program for more elderly housing.


FEDERALLY AIDED HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY


At our Highland Garden Apartments, Project Mass .- 31-2, the general reaction to this project has been most gratifying to the Authority. This modern structure has greatly enhanced the value of neighboring properties. Businessmen in the area are


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enjoying more prosperous times due to the friendliness of our tenants and their efforts to shop and purchase close to home. The tenants have been both grateful and delighted with their selection and with the comfort and convenience of their apart- ments.


The minimum rent for Highland Gardens is $33.00 and the average rent is $40.40. Since its opening in June, 1958, we have had only two move-outs, both due to deaths, which proves conclusively the need and acceptance of such housing and the need for additional units.


ADDITIONAL LOW RENT HOUSING


At present, we have advanced beyond the planning stage, on a new 100 unit Federally Aided Housing Project for the elderly. This project will be a nine story high rise building situated at the junction of Highland Avenue and Medford Street near the Central Fire Station. Plans for this project are being reviewed by the Public Housing Administration. Avail- able land is now being appraised and will be purchased shortly. The site of the proposed project is centrally located and is easily accessible by all modes of transportation. It will be the highest structure in the City and will afford a magnificent view of Boston and the surrounding towns and cities.


The Authority is particularly interested in more housing designed for the elderly. The success of our Highland Garden Apartments and our Capen Court Apartments, coupled with a concern for the many elderly persons who expressed a wish for this type of housing, convinces us that more elderly housing is presently our greatest need. With the completion of Capen Court Apartments and Highland Garden Apartments, we have made 106 apartments available to the elderly. One hundred more units are in the planning stage. Judging from the appli- cations received and the number of inquiries made regarding future occupancy, we shall need a minimum of two hundred more apartments to meet the demand for clean, safe, and com- fortable housing for our aged citizens at the lowest possible cost.


MAINTENANCE


GENERAL: With the employment of our new maintenance superintendent, Mr. O'Neill, we have found our projects to be up-graded in most respects. Mr. O'Neill has brought to our Authority many new methods of preventive maintenance,


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which in the future should bring about not only a reduction of labor, contractural and material costs, but will also enhance the appearance and orderliness of all our projects.


STATE AIDED VETERANS' PROJECTS CLARENDON HILL AND MYSTIC RIVER APARTMENTS


Under the direction of Mr. DiGiusto, Executive Director, site improvements at our Clarendon Hill and Mystic River Apartments were undertaken. Improvements were made on existing drainage facilities, leveling of grounds, resurfacing with hottop, and landscaping of garden areas. The resurfacing of new parking areas, play areas for children, basketball courts with facilities, installation of curbings, and many smaller items were accomplished in a few short months for the safety, con- venience and comfort of our tenants and their children. At present, the hallways and entrances to our buildings are being completely renovated, with ceilings, doors, and stairways being painted and tile work being cleaned and refinished. Bathroom and Kitchen floors are being replaced with new tile. Both tenants and buildings are being rejuvenated. Do-it-yourself painters are re-decorating their apartments with a spirit of co- operation not shown in the past. Broken glass and torn, faded and tired looking shades are being replaced which improves the appearance of our projects.


STATE AIDED HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY


Due to the newness of this project, and the sound construc- tion thereof, we have not, as yet, experienced any unusual maintenance problems.


FEDERAL LOW-COST HOUSING - MYSTIC VIEW APARTMENTS


This year, as in former years, the physical condition of this project is excellent. We take great pride in the condition of the project and in the devotion to duty of John Mclaughlin, Maintenance Foreman, and his staff.


FEDERAL HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY HIGHLAND GARDEN APARTMENTS


During the past year, maintenance at this project has been exceptional. Other than repairs to the boiler room and im-


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provements to the heating system, the newness of the building along with its sound construction and the cooperation of ten- ants have made this project inordinately easy to maintain.


RECREATION


We are most grateful to the Somerville Recreation Com- mission, Mr. Charles C. Kelley, Secretary, and his wonderful staff for their great assistance at all our projects. This year the children enjoyed an excellent summer program conducted in the play areas at the rear of the Administration Building at Mystic Avenue and at the Tot Lot adjacent to the Clarendon Hill Apartments.


Boy Scout and Cub Scout units at both Clarendon Hill and at our Federal Low-rent Project continue to thrive.


As in former years, the excellent wading pool at our Fed- eral Low-rent project proved to be a real relief to the small children on hot summer days.


SOCIAL


Mr. DiGiusto, Executive Director, and Mr. Walsh, Adminis- trative Assistant, met with members of the Somerville Commu- nity Council this year to formulate plans to extend the various services of the member agencies which do or could furnish community services benefiting project families and/or project operations. Particular attention is being directed to the Health, Welfare, Education and Recreational services in addition to counseling in family problems, guidance, financial and emer- gency relief, Home care, and homemaker service, citizenship, baby and child care, home care of sick, social activities and recreation of all age groups, and the prevention and care of juvenile delinquency. In addition to the above, the Executive Director is working in conjunction with the Somerville Youth Advisory Groups in regard to youth participation in recreational and juvenile delinquency prevention activities.


At present, the Authority is preparing a check list of com- munity agencies whose services may be extended to our project areas. We hope to learn from the inventory the type of services each agency performs and the names of persons to contact in each agency.


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TENANT STATISTICS


On December 31, 1959, there was a total of 778 units of housing under the supervision of the Somerville Housing Au- thority, distributed as follows: .


Clarendon Hill Veterans Project 216


Mystic River Veterans Project 240


Mystic View Low-rent Project 216


Highland Garden Apartments for Ederly 42


Capen Court Apartments for Elderly


64


In the Mystic River Veterans Housing there was a 21 % change in occupancy for the year 1959. The average monthly rental including heat and hot water was $51.00. This project is comprised of 747 children and 452 adults, according to our latest survey. The project consists of 10 buildings, three stories high, with 24 apartments to each building.


In the Clarendon Hill Veterans Housing there was a 16% change in occupancy for the year 1959. The average monthly rental including all utilities was $67.00 per month. This rental charge, unlike that of Mystic River Veterans Housing, includes all utilities. This project consists of nine three story buildings with 24 apartments to a building.


In the Capen Court Apartments, Housing for the Elderly, there were no recorded move-outs for 1959. The average. rental, including heat and hot water was $43.00 per month. This project is comprised of eight two story buildings with eight apartments to a building.


In the Mystic View Apartments, Federal Low-rent Housing, there was a 10% change in occupancy. It is interesting to note that there has been a 40% reduction in move-outs and move-ins. The average rental at this project was $44.00 for the year 1959. This project, unlike the Veterans Project limit of three bedrooms has some apartments with as many as five bedrooms. This project is comprised of 216 family units con- stituting 685 children and 320 adults.


In the Highland Garden Apartments, Federal Aided Hous- ing for the Elderly, only one move-out was recorded for the year 1959. The average rent, including all utilities was $40.00 per month. This project is comprised of one seven story high rise building containing forty-two - two and one half room. apartments.


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THE PROJECT AND THE COMMUNITY


The purpose of the Somerville Housing Authority at its in- ception in 1947 was primarily to provide clean, safe and com- fortable housing for our homecoming veterans. With the building of our Clarendon Hill Veterans project and Mystic River Veterans project this purpose was accomplished. The need for additional housing facilities at that time was far greater than private enterprise could provide. The Authority was able to alleviate the critical housing shortage by its support of the State-Aided Veterans Housing program. In this manner, the Somerville Housing Authority was able to furnish adequate housing to our veteran citizens, who otherwise may have had to live in cramped, crowded and sub-standard housing. At the time of their construction, due to prohibitions in the law, little attention was paid to the recreational and social needs of the tenants. We are very pleased to announce that in the coming year the Authority will endeavor to bring to all projects an ex- panded recreational and social program, and a greater improve- ment in tenant-management relations.


Our low-rent housing projects have brought to the less fortunate of our citizens, clean and modern apartments at very modest rentals.


With the opening of our Highland Garden Apartments and Capen Court Apartments we have been privileged to provide the very best in housing especially designed for the elderly. Our many tenants are most grateful both for their selection as tenants and for the comfort and convenience of their apart- ments.


This year, we have paid to the City of Somerville a payment in lieu of taxes amounting to $23,510.48 on our various proj- ects. As direct taxpayers, in the Brickbottom Section, the Authority paid the City a sum of $15,987.78.


The building of projects on unproductive land has thereby increased the tax base in our city. The value of property abounding project areas has greatly increased. Businessmen in the project areas have benefited by the buying power of our tenants.


LITIGATION


During the past year it has been necessary for the Author- ity, in order to preserve the self-respect and the pride of our present tenants, to evict certain tenants because of rent de- linquency, destruction to property by children, misconduct on


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the premises or because of poor housekeeping habits. The Authority shall continue to evict tenants for these reasons in order to guarantee the undisturbed comfort and enjoyment of the premises for those tenants who are more appreciative of their surroundings and of the privilege to reside in safe, sani- tary and decent housing at rents they can afford to pay.


CONCLUSION


In looking back over the past year, the Somerville Housing Authority takes pride in its accomplishments. It has added to its elderly housing units and it has rehabilitated the sites at two of our projects. The work of rehabilitation will continue in 1960.


In addition, we expect to start construction of one hundred more units for the elderly and to work on improving recrea- tional facilities and satisfying the social needs of our tenants.


In doing what we have done, and in doing what we hope to accomplish in the future, we have needed and will continue to need the services and assistance of local public officials and agencies.


For this assistance, we give public acknowledgment of our gratitude to former Mayor William J. Donovan, the Board of Aldermen, the Fire and Police Departments, The Public Works Department, The Recreation Commission and to all other de- partments of the City Government, to the various Social Service Agencies who have aided many of our tenants, to the staffs of the State Housing Board, the Public Housing Administration and the Housing and Home Finance Agency and to all others, who, by their cooperation and assistance, have made our task a pleasant one.


To the incoming administration, we pledge to continue to work to satisfy the public housing needs of the City, to improve tenant-management relations and project-community relations and to bring to the public a better understanding of what public housing is accomplishing in and for the Community.


Respectfully submitted,


SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY JOHN J. GAY, Chairman


Relative Location of Projects


Annual Contributions Contract


Organization Chart


Board of Commissioners


Central Office


Office of Executive Director Maintenance Total Central Office


82 pos. - 35,285


1 pos.


6,000


9 pos. a 41,285


-


Management


Mass-31-1,2


No ..


units


. No. Positions 6


amount


258


26,832


Somerville 200-C- ". 2.


No.


units


No. Positions


456


113


amount 50,492


Somerville 667-1


No. units


NO . Positions


amount


64


2,132


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31-2


1/2 m


31-1


Central office


/1


200-C-2


1/2m


31-1,2 B-82


200-COD Ya mi


667-1


2 1/2 m


2 /2 pm


Development


667-1


31-3 Central Office


UR Mass 8-1 Central Office


UR Mass 8-1


Total


Positions


Amount


27를 $120,741


200-C-1,2


2m


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SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY SOMERVILLE 200-C MASS. BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1959


Administration Funds:


Assets


Somerville National


$18,218.88


Middlesex Federal Savings


35,701.57


Central Co-operative


18,244.18


Winter Hill Savings


35,701.57


Somerville Co-operative


16,533.81


Somerset Savings


30,451.69


Brighton Five Cents Savings


12,294.08


Somerville Savings


30,639.94


Revolving Fund


16,700.00


$214,485.72


Accounts Receivable:


Tenants'


12,948.18


Development


36.00


Sundry


15.38


12,999.56


Debt Service:


Fund - 1


22,410.00


Trust - 1


2,270.47


Trust Fund Investment - 1


33,000.00


57,680.47


Investments - U. S. Treasury Bills


392,000.00


Prepaid Insurance


6,603.40


Development Costs


5,478,000.00


Less - Dev. Cost Liquidation


331,000.00


5,147,000.00


Total Assets


$5,830,769.15


Liabilities


Accounts Payable - Administration


Reserve for Anticipated Work


Contract Retentions


Notes Authorized


$3,220,000.00


Less - Notes Retired


65,000.00


3,155,000.00


Accrued Insurance


5,266.54


Tenants' Prepaid Rents


791.90


Tenants' Security Deposits


4,440.00


5,231.90


Bonds Authorized


2,258,000.00


Less - Bonds Retired


266,000.00


1,992,000.00


Matured Interest and Principal - 1


42,910.00


Matured Interest and Principal - 2


69,066.99


Debt Service Reserve - 1


54,215.64


Debt Service Reserve - 2


16,074.00


Unamortized Bond - Premium - 1


35,270.47


Operating Reserve


173,114.13


Reduction of Annual Contributions


55,871.85


Net Income


446,523.08 (43,260.60)


Total Liabilities


$5,830,769.15.


$10,694.54 258,078.77 1,234.92


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SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY MASS. - 31-1.2.3 BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1959


Assets


General Fund 31-1


$15,146.85


Petty Cash Fund


50.00


Debt Service Fund


1,625.00


Advance Amortization Fund


826.78


Advance to Revolving Fund


Land, Structures and Equipment 31-1


2,819,305.32


Land, Structures and Equipment 31-2


535,881.76


Land, Structures and Equipment 31-3


764.58


3,355,951.66


General Fund Investments


82,121.98


Accounts Receivable - Tenants' 31-1


3,919.92


Insurance Deposits


3,360.06


Prepaid Insurance


2,035.61


5,395.67


Accounts Receivable - P. H. A. Annual Con-


tributions


79,058.75


Prepaid Fuel Inventory


740.21


Sundry Accounts Receivable


9.99


Total Assets


$3,551,346.81


Liabilities


Tenants' Prepaid Rents 31-1


$713.20


Tenants' Prepaid Rents 31-2


562.00


$1,275.20


Tenants' Security Deposits 31-1


2,160.00


Tenants' Security Deposits 31-2


420.00


2,580.00


Accounts Payable - Sundry


6,213.94


Accrued Interest Payable - Bonds


14,529.30


Accrued Interest Payable Temporary Notes


3,760.04


Accrued Interest Payable - P. H. A.


64.60


18,353.94


Contract Retentions


44,597.25


Bonds Issued


2,830,000.00


Less - Bonds Retired


247,000.00


2,583,000.00


Accrued Insurance


1,843.11


Accrued Pilot


6,379.38


Unreserved Surplus


Surplus - P. H. A. Annual Contributions


626,681.57


Operating Reserve


24,345.40


Advance Notes Payable - P. H. A.


6,200.00


Temporary Notes Payable - Non P. H. A.


487,000.00


493,200.00


Net Income


(32,947.83)


Total Liabilities


8,222.49 (224,175.15)


$3,551,346.81


17,648.63 6,500.00


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SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY SOMERVILLE 667-1 MASS. BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1959


Assets


Development Fund - Somerville National


$3,972.10


Revolving Fund


500.00


Administration Fund


7,027.40


$11,499.50


Investments - U. S. Bills Due 3-17-60


75,000.00


Incompleted Contracts


3,806.42


Development Costs


657,638.48


Total Assets


$747,944.40


Liabilities


Tenants' Security Deposits


$640.00


Tenants' Prepaid Rents


373.50


1,013.50


Notes Outstanding


675.000.00


Accounts Payable - Development


15.64


Accounts Payable - Administration


610.40


626.04


Contract Retentions


60,192.00


Interest Accrued


1,043.44


Unearned Interest


859.50


Contract Awards


3,806.42


Operating Reserve


576.00


Net Income


4,827.50


Total Liabilities


$747,944.40


SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY SOMERVILLE UR 8-1 (LG) BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1959


Assets


Cash:


Project Expense Account-Somerville Na-


$3,474.44


Project Temporary Loan Repayment · Middlesex County


411.86


Petty


25.00


Revolving Fund


500.00


Accounts Receivable:


Tenants'


6,606.50


Sundry


135.00


U. S. Treasury Bills Due 2-18-60


6,741.50 84,069.25


tional


$4,411.30


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Development Costs:


Loan and Grant


1,664,161.96


Prel. Survey and Planning


27,656.99


Final Advance


34,490.86


1,726,309.81


Total Assets


$1,821,531.86


Liabilities


Sundry Accounts Payable


$51.08


Notes Payable


611,000.00


Accrued Interest


6,611.28


Local Cash Grants-In-Aid


74,842.00


Proceeds from Sale of Land


440,738.50


Federal Capital Grants


688,289.00


Total Liabilities


$1,821,531.86


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LAW DEPARTMENT


REPORT OF THE LAW DEPARTMENT


May 24, 1960


To the Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville


Gentlemen:


I respectfully submit the annual report of the Law Depart- ment for the year 1959.


The usual work of the department was continued during the year, which included drafting of ordinances, approval of contracts, bonds, agreements and deeds, furnishing opinions to the various department heads and boards as required in the discharge of their duties, and prosecuting actions in behalf of the city.


A considerable part of the department's time was occupied in appearances in the Superior and District Courts in behalf of the city and its employees necessitated by the increase in the number of suits arising from injuries sustained from highway defects and the marked increase in the number of motor vehi- cle damage claims resulting from the operation of city-owned trucks and equipment.


In addition, the department appeared on numerous occa- sions before the Appellate Tax Board for the Board of Asses- sors, before the Industrial Accident Board on workmen's compensation cases, before the State Contributory Retirement Appeal Board on retirement appeal matters and in the Land Court on tax title foreclosure proceedings.


The foregoing report has been prepared from records on file in this department.


Respectfully submitted,


VINCENT R. BERTOCCI, City Solicitor


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INDEX


INDEX


Address, Mayor William J. Donovan


3


Appeal, Board of, Report of


105


Assessors, Board of, Report of


102


City Auditor, Report of


11


Appropriations


20


Balance Sheet


12


Borrowing Capacity, Dec. 31, 1959


41


Cash Statement, Dec. 31, 1959


17


Classified Debt, Jan. 1, 1959


36


Commercial Revenue .


49


Detail of Estimated Receipts in 1959


31


Excess and Deficiency Account


45


Federal Grants


69


Foreclosed Property 1959


92


Funded Debt


36, Insert 36


General Government Expenditures


52


Interest Requirements on Funded Debt (Six Years)


40


Interest Requirements on Present City Debt to Maturity


Insert 36


Maturities on Funded Debt 1959


Insert 36


Maturities on Funded Debt (Six Years)


39


Net Funded or Fixed Debt


15


Overlay Accounts


42


Receipts and Expenditures, Classification


46


Refunds


89


Schedule of Public Property and Miscl. Land


90


Statement of Appropriations (Revenue) 1959


20


Statement of Revenue and Expenses 1959


34


Statement of Appropriations (Non-Revenue) 1959


30


Tailings


44


Taxes


38


Tax Possessions


45


Tax Titles


44


Temporary Loans 1959


35


Trust and Invested Funds


16


City Clerk, Report of


206


Births


208


Deaths


209


Licenses and Permits


208


Marriages


209


Payments


208


Receipts


206


Page


319


INDEX


Page


City Solicitor, Report of


317


City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, Report of


94


Bonds Due in 1960 as of December 31, 1959


Insert 98


Bond Interest - Due 1960 as of December 31, 1959 Bond Maturities with Interest, Yearly


98


Cash Statement


96


Commitment by Assessors


96


Funded Debt as of December 31, 1959


98


Loans, All Other


97


Schedule of Tax Levies


96


Temporary Loans


97


Dental Hygiene, Report of 186


Election Commissioners, Board of, Report of


260


City Election, November 3, 1959


266


Expenses


261


Jurors


261


List Registered Voters


263


Listing Board, Report of


271


Nomination Papers


261


Preliminary Election, October 6, 1959


265, Insert 266


Registration


260


Fire Department, Chief of, Report of


197


Alarms and Losses


197


Classification of Alarms


197


Manual Force 198


Recommendations


199


Health, Board of, Report of


175


Dental Hygiene, Report of


186


Diseases, Schools, List of


179


Funeral Directors


179


Health Nurses, Report of


183


Infant Hygiene, Clinics


180


Inspection of Animals and Provisions, Report of


185


Inspection of Animals and Veterinarian, Report of


185


Inspection of Milk and Vinegar, Report of


188


Medical Inspection of Schools


178


Medical Inspection, Report of Health Officer


181


Mortality Statistics


176


Permits and Licenses


175


Specimens and Supplies


178


Housing Authority, Report of 302


Inspector of Milk and Vinegar, Report of


188


Law Department, Report of 317


Licensing Commission, Report of 203


Insert 98


320


INDEX


Page


Medical Inspection, Report of


181


181


Diphtheria Immunization Polio Inoculations Tuberculosis


181


Planning Board


201


Police, Chief of, Report of


245


Arrests


245


Public Library


249


Board of Trustees and Officers


249


Report of Librarian


253


Organization of Library and Staff Personnel


250


Statistics


257


Public Welfare, Department of


189


Aid to Dependent Children


194


Disability Assistance


194


Gross Expenditures


195


Old Age Assistance


194


Report of General Agent


190


Public Works, Report of Department


213


Recreation Commission, Report of


274


Retirement System


99


School Department


107


Graduates-High School


151


Trade High School


156


Junior High Schools


156


Evening High Schools


163


School Committee and Office Force


107


Superintendent's Report


110


Statistics


136


Teachers in Service


164


Sealer of Weights and Measures 211


Veterans' Services, Report of


259, Insert 259


Veterans' Grave Registration Department, Report of 244


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