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71.00
Supplies and Repairs
1,864.79
13,299.93
Unclassified
Street Lighting
27,159.00
Garbage Collection
11,176.22
Town Reports
1,759.20
County T. B. Hospital Assessment
896.32
General Insurance
9,448.92
County Aid to Agriculture
25.00
Rental Quarters - W.W. I Vets
100.00
Memorial Day Parade
626.53
Fire Engineers
75.00
Wing Memorial Hospital
2,000.00
State Parks and Reservations
6,084.74
County Tax
35,084.11
Dog License Fees to County
2,136.00
County Retirement Assessment
18,560.00
Beverage License Fees to State
20.00
Perpetual Care Funds
2,700.00
Refunds
5,740.09
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State Audit
2,175.83
Federal Withholding Taxes
109,223.43
State Withholding Taxes
10,206.90
County Retirement
15,270.49
Blue Cross
18,749.92
Blue Cross - Retired
1,982.54
Blue Cross - Student
199.62
Group Insurance
4,458.00
Group Insurance - Retired
264.12
Tax Anticipation Loan 100,000.00
1962 Art 20 - Plans and specifica-
tions for new town admin. bldg. 12,157.74
Repayment of Advance - Fed. Grant Project No. Mass. 19-P-265
Plans for High School Addition 9,358.79
Interest on School Bonds
26,175.00
Principal on School Bonds
55,000.00
488,813.51
($6,903.00 from premium - on sale of school bonds)
GRAND TOTAL
2,282,589.71
Cash on Hand December 31, 1963
546,598.99
TOTAL
$2,829,188.70
Respectfully submitted
JOSEPH S. GILL
Town Accountant
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UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF APPROPRIATIONS
DECEMBER 31, 1963
Account
Appropriations Transfers, Refunds Reimbursements
Expended
Balance
Selectmen's Salaries
3,300.00
3,300.00
",
Contingent Account
3,000.00
2,464.98
535.02
Accountant's Salary
6,300.00
6,300.00
Clerical
500.00
489.60
10.40
Treasurer's Salary
6,600.00
6,600.00
Clerical
3,770.00
3,770.00
Other Expenses
2,988.75
2,980.11
8.64
Collector's Salary
4,506.25
4,506.25
Clerical
3,760.00
3,389.90
370.10
Other Expenses
1,700.00
1,693.69
6.31
Town Clerk's Salary
1,730.40
1,730.40
2.17
Other Expenses
700.00
497.11
202.89
Election and Registration
4,200.00
3,713.91
486.09
Assessors' Salaries
"
Clerical
4,368.00
4,368.00
"
Maps
700.00
700.00
"
Binding
125.00
92.00
33.00
Law and Claim
6,500.00
4,853.33
1,646.67
License Commission Expenses
300.00
297.20
2.80
Town Offices
5,000.00
4,833.94
166.07
Maintenance of Town Buildings 2,000.00
1,801.62
198.38
Plans and Spec. for Constr. New Town Office Bldg.
14,575.78
12,157.74
2,418.04
Constr. of Town Adm. Bldg. 131,725.00
Town Engineer
3,000.00
3,000.00
Town Dump
3,700.00
3,626.82
73.18
Meter Account
3,000.00
2,894.70
105.30
Police Salaries
80,462.56
77,605.57
2,856.99
Police Expenses
9,975.00
9,837.93
137.07
Police Retirement
4,030.52
4,030.52
Police Cruisers
3,300.00
2,809.62
490.38
Civil Defense
450.00
450.00
Forest Fires
3,000.00
2,850.18
149.82
Purchase of Forest Fire Truck 10,000.00
8,195.00
1,805.00
Tree Warden's Department
4,100.00
4,072.96
27.04
Dutch Elm Disease
5,000.00
4,962.10
37.90
Gypsy Moth
2,800.00
2,716.68
83.32
Sealer's Salary
1,100.00
1,100.00
Sealer's Expenses
600.00
535.16
64,84
Board of Health Salaries
600.00
588.34
11.66
Board of Health Agent
350.00
350.00
Tuberculosis and Other Exp.
7,500.00
7,365.95
134.05
Meat and Milk Inspection
600.00
593.40
6.60
Animal Inspection
650.00
650.00
Vital Statistics
1,600.00
688.00
912.00
District Nurse Association
1,000.00
1,000.00
General Highway Maintenance 38,012.50
37,716.20
296.30
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Other Expenses
1,700.00
1,700.00
Clerical
600.00
597.83
3,300.00
3,300.00
Other Expenses
2,750.00
2,744.22
5.78
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Appropriations Transfers, Refunds Reimbursements
Expended
Balance
Street Signs
500.00
500.00
Highway Equipment
14,600.00
14,558.28
41.72
1961 Art. 27 Charles St. C
600.00
600.00
1962 Art. 29 Fuller St. D
1,547.09
1,546.76
.33
Beech Street A
3,000.00
3,000.00
Mason Street A
500.00
499.36
.64
Wilson Street A Chap. 782
4,660.00
4,660.00
Rondeau Road B
500.00
450.80
49.20
High Street C
2,500.00
2,499.34
.66
Norbell Street
500.00
178.73
321.27
Charles Street C
5,900.00
5,899.12
.88
Ruggles Street C Chap. 782
8,770.00
8,770.00
Thorndike Street D Chap. 782
7,400.00
7,400.00
Fuller Street D
3,200.00
3,199.98
.02
Main Street D
1,000.00
994.82
5.18
Bridge Repair D
4,500.00
4,480.54
19.46
Jim Ash Road D
500.00
447.84
52.16
Metal Link Fence, Main St. D 1,000.00
797.00
203.00
State Street D Chap. 782
5,760.00
5,760.00
St. John Street B
500.00
17.84
482.16
Sewers
11,500.00
10,872.18
627.82
Sewerage Engineering
63.68
Buckland Street A
400.00
400.00
41.95
Norman Street A
100.00
95.84
4.16
Main Street
730.00
104.75
625.25
South High Street D
6,700.00
6,387.17
312.83
General Sidewalk Maintenance
2,500.00
2,408.36
91.64
1962 Art. 28 O Longview St. A
300.00
285.44
14.56
Grove Street A
275.00
268.48
6.52
French Drive A
300.00
272.88
27.12
Thorndike Street A
875.00
739.66
135.34
King Street A
250.00
250.00
Foster Street A
1,062.00
890.22
171.78
Thorndike Street A
1,250.00
1,163.36
86.64
Searle Street A
942.00
929.92
12.08
Oakland Street A
1,000.00
912.66
87.34
Fairview Street A
2,220.00
2,169.80
50.20
Maple Street A
525.00
524.19
.81
Wilson Street A
1,400.00
1,293.87
106.13
Longview Street A
300.00
292.46
7.54
Bowden Street A
800.00
799.78
.22
Pine Street A
265.00
261.52
3.48
River Street A
825.00
821.20
3.80
High Street B Art. 57 U
1,050.00
1,048.92
1.08
High Street B Art. 57 V
1,262.00
1,226.46
35.54
Palmer Street C Art. 57 X
875.00
810.98
64.02
Palmer Street C Art. 57 Y
1,545.00
1,385.42
159.58
Front Street C
850.00
730.16
119.84
Calkins Street C
2,000.00
1,685.75
314.25
East Main Street C
1,000.00
934.54
65.46
Charles Street C
2,100.00
1,678.64
421.36
State Street D
900.00
744.44
155.56
Oiling Roads
21,000.00
20,455.93
544.07
Snow Removal
25,000.00
40,141.45
15,141.45
Chap. 90 Maintenance
12,000.00
11,874.50
125.50
Beech Street A.
1,000.00
958.05
Account
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Appropriations Transfers, Refunds Reimbursements
Expended
Balance
Chap. 90 Construction
Calkins and Ludlow Rd.
12,555.50
12,554.78
.72
Ludlow Road C
32,000.00
2,760.30
29,239.70
Support of Poor
35,589.70
27,745.09
7,844.61
Public Welfare - Board Salaries
750.00
750.00
OAA - Board Salaries
750.00
750.00
OAA - Town Appropriation
63,729.05
68,717.23
.82
OAA - Federal Aid
67,912.71
54,874.61
13,038.10
OAA - Federal Administration
2,427.87
1,805.94
621.93
MAA - Federal Aid
25,442.24
21,132.75
4,309.49
MAA - Federal Administration 1,904.85
1,073.70
831.15
ADC - Town Appropriation
20,979.47
20,978.17
1.30
ADC - Federal Aid
24,755.08
22,763.25
1,991.83
ADC - Federal Administration
6,701.77
5,952.75
749.02
DA - Town Appropriation
20,136.69
20,132.66
4.03
DA - Federal Aid
14,582.90
13,144.80
1,438.10
DA - Federal Administration
2,675.71
2,126.35
549.36
Veterans' Benefits
32,442.14
31,742.37
699.76
General School Maintenance
602,440.00
602,421.33
18.67
School Retirement - K. Twiss 2,000.00
2,000.00
Trade School Expenses
13,355.00
13,341.66
13.34
Smith-Hughes Fund
421.30
School Lunch
46,129.41
45,942.13
187.28
School Athletics
7,243.12
6,534.92
708.20
Libraries
11,600.00
11,600.00
National Defense Education
Title III
10,729.71
9,447.68
1,282.04
Title V
121.88
88.14
33.74
Parks and Playgrounds
13,300.00
13,299.93
.07
Study of Establishing Park
and Recreational Facilities
100.00
Street Lighting
27,159.00
27,159.00
General Insurance
11,150.00
9,448.92
1,701.08
Garbage Collection
11,176.22
11,176.22
Town Fire Engineers
75.00
75.00
Town Reports
7,759.20
1,759.00
Memorial Day
650.00
626.53
23.47
Wing Memorial Hospital Fund 2,000.00
2,000.00
County Retirement Assessment 18,560.00
18,560.00
Rent for World War I Vets
100.00
100.00
County Aid to Agriculture
25.00
25.00
Planning Board
50.00
Cemeteries
21,386.38
18,314.51
3,071.87
Care of Neglected Graves
575.00
575.00
Blue Cross and Shield Ins.
9,425.00
9,374.96
50.04
Group Life Insurance
2,300.00
2,211.00
89.00
Books for new H. S. Library 10,000.00
4,394.53
5,605.47
Account
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Town of Palmer
Balance Sheet
December 31, 1963
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
ASSETS
Cash
General
546,598.99
Accounts Receivable:
Taxes:
Levy of 1959:
Poll
86.00
Personal
135.00
Real Estate
137.20
Levy of 1960:
Poll
76.00
Personal
72.00
Real Estate
506.40
Levy of 1961:
Poll
78.00
Personal
130.20
Real Estate
96.61
Levy of 1962:
Poll
66.00
Personal
542.70
Real Estate
2,585.28
Levy of 1963:
Poll
124.00
Personal
4,316.09
Real Estate
37,698.41
46,649.89
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Levy of 1959
1,171.55
Levy of 1960
1,035.47
Levy of 1961
1,743.40
Levy of 1962
3,356.68
Levy of 1963
50,137.78
57,444.88
Farm Animal Excise Levy of 1963
52.50
Tax Titles and Possessions Tax Titles
Tax Possessions
31,778.38 717.94
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Departmental
General Relief
839.57
Aid to Dependent Children
4,804.02
Veterans' Services School Cemetery
610.00
842.84
20,411.65
Aid to Highways State
36,000.00
County
20,000.00
56,000.00
Overlay Deficit
Levy of 1962
1.67
State and County Assessments
To Be Paid
County Tax
851.67
State Parks and Reservations
668.15
County T. B. Hospital
133.17
1,652.99
Revenue - 1964
10,000.00
Snow Removal Deficit
15,141.45
786,450.34
LIABILITIES AND RESERVES
Payroll Deductions
Federal Taxes
9,910.53
State Taxes
2,777.95
County Retirment System
1,416.77
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
441.02
Group Insurance
680.16
15,226.43
Agency
Dog Licenses - For County
11.75
Tailings
Unclaimed Checks
217.17
Grace W. Cady Gift for Parks
1,000.00
Trust Fund Income
Fuller, School
121.00
Fuller, Parks
242.01
363.01
Federal Grants
Disability Assistance
Administration
549.36
Assistance
1,438.10
Aid to Dependent Children
749.02
Administration Assistance
1,991.83
Medical Assistance for Aged Administration Assistance
4,309.49
Old Age Assistance
621.93
Assistance
13,038.10
831.15
Administration
13,315.22
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School Smith-Hughes Fund National Defense Education
421.30
1,315.78
25,266.06
Revolving Funds
School Lunch School Athletics
708.20
895.48
Appropriations Balances
Revenue
General
171,380.57
Non Revenue
School Addition
22,257.88
193,638.45
Sale of Real Estate Fund
25,000.00
Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund
8,081.00
Receipts Reserved for Appropriations Parking Meter
8,946.73
Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus
42,958.54
Overlays Reserved for Abatements
Levy of 1959
358.20
Levy of 1960
439.40
Levy of 1961
304.81
Levy of 1963
623.08
1,725.49
Revenue Reserved Until Collected
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
57,444.88
Farm Animal Excise
52.50
Tax Title and Possessions
32,496.32
Departmental
20,411.65
Aid to Highway
56,000.00
166,405.35
Surplus Revenue
296,714.88
786,450.34
DEBT ACCOUNTS
Net Funded or Fixed Debt
Inside Debt Limit General
275,000.00
Outside Debt Limit General
570,000.00
$845,000.00
Serial Loans
Inside Debt Limit School Outside Debt Limit School
275,000.00
570,000.00
$845,000.00
187.28
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TRUST ACCOUNTS
Trust Funds, Cash and Securities
in Custody of Town Treasurer
78,759.28
$78,759.28
In Custody. of Town Treasurer
Thompson Fund
951.28
Merrick Fund
850.00
Inez Burleigh Fuller School Fund
1,000.00
Inez Burleigh Fuller Park Fund
2,000.00
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds
73,958.00
$78,759.28
71
Report of Chief of Police
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Palmer, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report of the police department for the year ending December 31, 1963.
During the year 520 complaints were issued against 401 males and 43 females. There were 11 delinquency complaints issued against juveniles. The two cruisers covered 96,665 miles in motor patrols, 8 stolen cars were recovered and 329 sum- monses were served for other departments.
Four persons were killed in automobile accidents, and of these three were operators of motor vehicles and one was a pedestrian. In 115 automobile accidents 60 persons were in- jured. There were 71 accidents causing property damage.
On May 1, 1963 Robert R. Couture was appointed a regular patrolman, making a total complement of this department eleven men including eight partolmen, two sergeants and the Chief of Police. There is still a great need for two additional patrolmen and I recommend that two additional men be appointed.
December 12, 1963 the town was saddened by the death of one of its most illustrious citizens, Judge Ernest E. Hobson. One of the places where his loss will be felt most deeply is in this police department. In spite of his many duties Judge Hobson always had time to answer questions put to him by any police officer and from his vast legal knowledge and experience he gave invaluable assistance and advice to those of us with whom he was associated. He was an example of the very best kind of public servant and his absence will be felt for a long time.
In conclusion I wish to thank your honorable board for the cooperation it has extended to me during the year and wish to express my appreciation to all of the people of Palmer who have aided the department in any way.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM E. HOLT
Chief of Police
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LIST OF OFFENSES PROSECUTED IN PALMER IN 1963
Crimes Against Persons:
Assault and Battery 7
Total
7
Crimes Against Property:
Breaking and Entering and Larceny
2
Larceny and Attempt
12
Larceny of Auto Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority
2
4
Total 20
Crimes Against Public Order:
Accosting
1
By Laws and Ordinances
1
Common Nightwalker
1
Delinquency
11
Disturbing the Peace
3
Driving to Endanger Lives
18
Driving While Under Influence of Liquor
29
Drunkenness
79
Fish and Games Laws
1
Gaming
4
Illegitimacy
2
Lewdness
2
Liquor Laws
2
Lord's Day Violation
1
Motor Vehicle Laws
315
Non-Support and Neglect
8
Peddling Without License
1
Vagrancy
8
Violation of Probation
6
Total 493
Grand Total
520
Parking Tickets Issued 863
Dispositions: Fined 375, Filed 39, House of Correction Suspended 17, Probation 21, Committed House of Correction 8, Turned over to Other Departments 10, Bound Over Grand Jury 6, Dismissed 21, Released to Probation Officer 14, Pending 9.
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Report of Park Commssioners
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One of the many things accomplished by the Park Commis- sion this year was the finishing of the skating rink on Three Rivers Common. The rink is now in fine condition and is being enjoyed by the citizens of Three Rivers.
The dugouts on Legion Field had to be removed. Having rotted away, they became unsafe for children who might sit or walk on their roofs. These dugouts will be replaced by ground level dugouts, which are in the process of being built now.
A clean up was made of the many dead trees on the Three Rivers Common. These trees created a hazardous condition for persons using this park, and the Park Commission saw to it that these trees were removed. This is just one step taken by the Commission for the beautification of this park.
For the many persons who enjoy a game of tennis, two tennis courts have been added to the parks facilities. These two new courts are located on the east side of Palmer High School, at the far end of the new parking lot.
With the water restored back to Legion Field, and after hours of hard work, it was finally put back into excellent condi- tion. Many compliments were received from out of towners on how well kept this field is.
The athletic activity on Legion Field has almost doubled in the past year. These fields are kept in constant use from the spring of the year through the fall. With all these extra activi- ties the Park Commission was forced to exceed the budget allot- ted them.
The Commission was forced to go to the Finance Commit- tee and get an additional $1500 added to our budget to finish the year.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all those people who made this year a pleasant and enjoyable one. A special thanks is sent to the Selectmen for their help and guidance throughout the past year.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT M. LAVIOLETTE, Chairman JOSEPH PAPUZENSKI, Secretary EMMET AHEARN
WALTER PLUTA
JACOB TOSHIKIAN
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Report of Moth Department
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Amount Appropriated Expenditures
$2,800.00 2,716.68
Balance
$83.32
The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Gypsy Moth is being contained. A few minor infesta- tions were sprayed, but no major outbreak is anticipated.
Poison Ivy and Dogwood Poison eradition requests were attended to as were several requests for the elimination of bees,
Mosquito control was carried out upon request. Residential, marshy and wooded areas were sprayed.
Respectfully submitted, STANLEY J. STRZEMIENSKI
Moth Superintendent
Dutch Elm Disease
Amount Appropriated $5,000.00
Expenditures
4,962.10
Balance $37.90
The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
In 1963 the Dutch Elm Disease claimed 84 trees, an in- crease of 3 trees from the previous year. These trees were re- moved in accordance to the recommendations of the Department of Natural Resources.
The Shade Tree Laboratories at The University of Massachu- setts are conducting extensive experiments to find a cure-all for the Dutch Elm Disease. To date no effective cure has been found.
As in the past, spraying, sanitation and removal of diseased trees shall be continued.
Respectfully submitted,
STANLEY J. STRZEMIENSKI
Moth Superintendent
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Jury List 1963-1964
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Name
Address 1
Precinct A
Anthony A. Hryniewicz
Eugene S. Tyburski
Frank H. Sterling
George A. Backus
Emmett F. Ahearn
Rene A. Couture
Everett C. Daly Julius Riel
Harold E. Calkins
Leopold Santucci
Donald E. Machia
John T. Spelko
Norman E. Wilson
Kenneth E. Hannum
Frank B .Smith
Harold H. Christiansen
William Bren
Anthony Miceli
Carl R. Prater
Thomas H. Hewitt
Albert A. Niemczura William R. Faulkner
Henry J. Jacek
Joseph F. Motyka Walter P. Staback Edward J. Kulpa
Gordon E. Loux
Robert M. Laviolette
Bernice F. St. Amand
Kenneth E. Howe, Jr.
Peter T. Ditto
18 Wilson Ave. 15 Brown St. 16 Thorndike St. 16 Park St. 53 Central St. 40 Pleasant St. 594 North Main St. 21 Arnold St. Breckenridge St. 194 Calkins Rd. 4 Norman St. French Drive 10 Maple St. 23 Maple St. 57 Fairview St. Flynt St. 3 Green St. 381 Main St. 67 Shearer St. 60 Pinney St. 15 Brainerd St. 60 Buckland St. 6 Carter St. 22 Diane St. 454 Park St. 40 Wilson St. 105 Shearer St. 582 No. Main St. 15 Maple St. 270 Park St. Calkins Rd.
76
Name
George W. LeBlanc
Donald S. Fountain
Armand G. Bouthillier
Paul N. Edberg
Vincent F. Barone
Santino L. DeMaeo
Nathan A. Bastek
Pauline H. Corey
George R. Chaples
Jerry T. Denning, Jr.
Elmer W. Sird
Address 19 Knox St. 115 Shearer St. 51 Park St. 29 Pleasant St. 8 Chestnut St. 6 Pearl St. 11 Green St. 62 Park St. 15 Pearl St.
243 So. Main St. 15 Longview St.
Precinct B
Nora T. Rondeau
Walter E. Janik
Walter F. Papuga
George L. Fortune
Charles H. Bressette
Edward A. Witkowski
Michael J. O'Connor
Maurice J. Moynahan
Teresa M. Sullivan
John R. Cantwell
Leon C. Janos
Francis J. Pietryka
Alphonse J. Lasota
William E. Nutley Foster L. Spencer
Vincent Kerrigan
Clara A. Sturtevant
Stanley P. Wadas
John A. Dougal Henry J. Les Emile E. Gregoire Leo C. Bengle
Paul R. Raymond John R. Eurkus
152 Main St. 474 High St. 86 High St. 53 Center St. 4 Main St. 70 Pleasant St. 35 Main St. 329 High St. 41 Pleasant St. 315 High St. 99 Church St. 36 Commercial St. 192 Main St. 31 Main St. 37 Pleasant St. River St. Warren Rd. 47 Main St.
Precinct C
20 South St. Calkins Rd. 144 Main St. 15 Prospect St. 11 Prospect St. Barker St.
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Name
Edward Smola
Stanley J. Strycharz
Edward Bachand
Charles E. Graveline
Stanley P. Bernat
Anthony C. Putz
Stephen B. Sierakowski
John J. Cichon
Joseph P. Kazemekas
Oscar Laviolette
Joseph P. Zagraniczny
Joseph S. Koziol
Rudolph Motyka
Frank W. Sawicki
Helen C. Wysmutek
Michael Mowduk
Florian L. Benoit
Harold V. Dennis, Jr.
Frederick P. Coache
Raymond E. Barton, Jr.
Richard E. Johnson
Francis W. Seipel
74 Palmer St. 38 Chudy St.
Precinct D
Charles J. Kos
Wallace B. Wile
James Odell
Joseph A. O. Graveline
Martin E. Kapinos
John F. Swist
Frederick S. Sowa William M. Wadas George J. Murray
Theodore J. Borowik Stanley W. Kos Lawrence F. Sullivan
Walter A. Kulig
Address 77 North St. 300 Main St. Sykes St. 119 Main St. 97 Bourne St. 141 Main St. 31 Cross St. Calkins Rd. 54 Bourne St. 122 Palmer St. 41 Springfield St. 69 Chudy St. 11 High St. 15 Kelley St. 21 Monat St. 10 Belchertown St. 58 Palmer St. 61 Springfield St. 278 Main St. 95 North St.
9 Spring St. 6 Spring St. 13 South High St. 96 State St. 177 Main St. 87 High St. 155 High St. 129 Main St. 22 Crawford St. 102 State St. 169 Main St. 42 So. Main St. 69 So. Main St.
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Report of the Board of Health
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Palmer, Massachusetts
The Palmer Board of Health herewith submits its Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1963. Reportable Diseases:
Chicken Pox
75
Dog Bite
17
German Measles
14
Measles
14
Mumps
40
Scarlet Fever
4
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
3
Active Tuberculosis
1
Hepatitis
2
Chipmunk Bite
1
Gonorrhea
1
Deaths reported during year Stillborn
Male
Female
Total 7
Under 1 year
3
2
5
1 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
10 to 20 years
20 to 30 years
4
1
5
30 to 40 years
3
3
6
40 to 50 years
9
5
14
50 to 60 years
14
6
20
60 to 70 years
19
15
34
70 to 80 years
29
19
48
80 to 90 years
13
15
28
90 to 100 years
2
1
3
101
69
170
RECEIPTS
Licenses Issued:
Ice Cream
$35.00
Funeral Director
7.00
Milk and Oleo
43.00
Overnite Cabin
.50
Trailer Park
.50
Bottling
40.00
Kindergarten
1.00
Milk Pasteurization
30.00
Collection of Refuse
10.00
Alcohol
1.00
Total
$168.00
FINANCIAL REPORT
Appropriation Expended
$11,500.00
11,235.69
Balance
$264.31
Respectfully submitted, MAURICE R. LePAGE, D.S.C. STANLEY P. BERNAT CHESTER MARHELEWICZ
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Report of the Planning Board
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
and the Citizens of Palmer:
The report of the Planning Board for the past calendar year is necessarily short and uneventful.
The majority of those present at the last Annual Town Meeting would not concur that Palmer needs either a Master Plan Study or a separate Zoning proposal, and by a 94 to 90 vote refused to authorize funds for either purpose. We were parti- cularly appreciative of the support accorded us by the Press and by numerous organizations in the community, although that sup- port did not materialize in actual votes.
This Board is desirous of serving the Town to the best of its ability, but actually the normal mission of a Planning Board does not exist in Palmer.
We regret the resignation of Board Secretary Neil M. Mc- Donald.
Respectfully submitted,
A. ELLIS SULLIVAN, Chairman
EDWARD R. LIBERA
GEORGE W. DuCOMB
DANIEL V. FOGERTY, JR.
JOSEPH W. DENNIS, JR.
Palmer Planning Board
Report of The Tree Warden for 1963
Amount Appropriated
Amount Spent
$4,100.00 4,072.96
Balance
$27.04
The Tree Department from January 1st, 1963 to May 1st, 1963 took care of the usual number of calls concerning broken limbs, dead wood, dead trees, limbs on roofs and antennas, and raised low limbs on the country roads which were interfering with trucks and school busses.
There were two storms in this period that caused consider- able damage to trees from broken branches and limbs, and trees being bent over on country roads.
The tree department planted 15 trees in the various villages where requests were made and found necessary.
ยท In conjunction with the highway department a number of stumps were removed due to new sidewalk construction and road widening.
On May 1st the town council ruled that the tree warden was in a conflict of interest and could not use his men on town work anymore, and advised the tree warden to hire outside men, which was done at considerable greater cost to the town.
The town's trees are in a quite favorable condition and with reasonable appropriation the department can function in its nor- mal manner,
Respectfully submitted, WALTER H. CAMBO Tree Warden
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Veteran's Service Center
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Palmer, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Numerous bills dealing with the veteran population as a whole were stalled in Congress and only a few proposals were enacted into law this past year. Compensation increases were passed for two groups of veterans with service-connected deaf- ness and total loss of speech. The Military Pay Bill passed in the fall also affected the rate of indemnity compensation to widows and children of veterans whose deaths resulted from military service and a separate bill authorizing small increases to the parents of such deceased veterans was also approved. Action on the reopening of G.I. insurance to veterans was again held up in the House and failed passage.
Seventeen deaths were recorded among the veteran popula- tion in the town during the past year. A total of 16 servicemen completed their service and were discharged or separated from active duty. Pension and Compensation claims were filed by 14 applicants and of these, 10 were approved by the VA represent- ing an income of $6,053 for the year. One claim was denied, one was reinstated and three are awaiting adjudication. This office has recorded 966 personal contacts and 563 telephone inquiries. Some of the more direct services rendered were as follows:
866 Photostats
138 Letters and forms
66 Referrals to other agencies
37 Insurance matters
33 Taxes and exemptions
22 Hospital and Out Patient requests
19 Burial Benefits
18 Employment
18 Loan Certificate applications
16 Discharges recorded
14 Pension and Compensation
11 Education information
495 Miscellaneous services
Under the provisions of Chap. 115 of the General Laws of Mass., as amended, 40 needy cases were aided involving a total of 146 persons. State reimbursements for aid still due the town - $12,244.
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