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available for the elementary pupils for any activ- ities. Such an addition could be made available for town meetings and other public assemblies.
Respectfully submitted,
LORING R. C. MUGFORD, Chairman ANNE E. WOODSUM, Secretary
GORDON C. COUCH
EDMUND H. KENT
KENRICK S. DENYER
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
Following is the report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1950.
LIST OF OFFENCES
Assault and Battery
5
Breaking and Entering and Larceny
1
Breaking glass in building
1
Drunkenness
17
Disturbing the Peace
3
Illegitimate Child Act, violating
1
Lottery Laws, violating
1
Operating to endanger life
5
Operating while intoxicated
9
Operating without a license
2
Non-support of child
2
Larceny
1
Delinquency
5
Violation of By-laws
1
Using motor vehicle without authority
3
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DISPOSITIONS
Fined
25
Filed
8
Dismissed
3
Not Guilty
2
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Probation 8
Pending 1
Released Turned over to other Authorities
4
6
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MISCELLANEOUS
Complaints investigated 1253
Emergency messages delivered 53
Emergency trips to Hospitals 6
Cars tagged for improper or illegal parking 77
Licenses recorded and operators warned for motor violation 141
Beach stickers issued 1602
Shellfish permits issued 441
Pistol permits issued 43
Arrests made for outside police 4
Summonses served for outside police 51
Motor vehicle accidents investigated 40
Animals destroyed for owners 78
Animals returned to owners 43
Automobile transfers filed 333
Miles traveled by patrol car 66343
There was a greatly increased demand for the serv- ices of the Police Department during the past year. This made it necessary to request the Finance Committee to transfer funds to the Police appropriation, and to ob- tain an additional appropriation at the Special Town Meeting, in order to meet the expenses for the year.
For the same reason, I have asked for an increased amount for the coming year.
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I am pleased to include, in my report, the following letter :
372 Hyde Park Avenue Roslindale, Massachusetts December 6, 1950
Mr. James O'Neil Chief, Duxbury Police Department
Duxbury, Mass.
Dear Sir:
Mr. Mahoney and myself wish to extend our praise and eternal thanks to Officer Frank White of your de- partment. Officer White's devotion to duty was directly responsible for saving three lives from the fire at our residence, in the early morning of December 3, 1950.
We can well understand how alert Officer White must have been to notice the fire from the street, as he made his night patrol. His presence of mind, his prompt action, and his repeated efforts to arouse the McNulty family at the risk of his own safety deserve the highest commendation. Mere words cannot wholly express our eternal gratitude.
Officer White's actions reflect credit on you, Chief O'Neil, and the men in your department. With men of this calibre on your force, Duxbury can well be proud and rest securely in the protection given by its Police Department.
We should like to have this letter placed in your records as a testimony to Officer White's outstanding performance in the line of duty.
Sincerely and gratefully, William E. Mahoney Edward McNulty
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It would appear that this incident proves the value of 24 hour patrol the year round.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. O'NEIL, Chief of Police.
Date: January 16, 1951.
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REPORT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report of Insect Pest Control for the year ending December 31, 1950.
The Insect Pest Control Department's big purpose this year was to get the entire town sprayed by airplane for the control and elimination of the Gypsy Moth. This was accomplished in conjunction with county, state and federal agencies and was known as the Plymouth County Spray Program.
This spray not only controlled the Gypsy Moth but six other insects that come under the Insect Pest Con- trol Act, together with many more. Anything that the spray material might cause harm to had to be located on a map and then the necessary precautions taken at time of spraying and the special treatments given to cover the particular areas in order to do a thorough spray job.
To insure a complete coverage of the entire area, small glass test plates 3 x 4 inches square were placed on the ground in advance of the spray planes and with- out the pilot's knowledge as to where they were lo- cated. There were over one thousand of these test plates hidden about town and not a single plate escaped D.D.T. The spraying started in Duxbury June 6th and was completed June 19th.
Starting July 10th and until September 10th, we were required to put out and operate 34 traps plus two extras to see if it would be possible to catch an adult
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moth that might have survived the spray or that was brought in from unsprayed territory by cars. In addi- tion, we placed one trap at the Gurnet, one at Saquish and one at Clark's Island. Each trap location was spe- cified by the U. S. D. A. One male Gypsy Moth was caught in the town of Duxbury. Scouting for egg clus- ters in the vicinity where the male moth was caught did not reveal a thing. However, it will be necessary to spray all roadsides this year to eliminate the moths that are brought in from unsprayed counties in the state.
Respectfully submitted, ROY E. PARKS, Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report of the Tree Department for the year 1950.
The Plymouth County Aerial Spray Program took care of most of the spraying necessary on our shade trees this past season. However, it was necessary to do some spraying before the air spraying got into the town of Duxbury on June 6th. There was a heavy in- festation of red mite on evergreens (particularly Cedars) that required three sprays with a special ma- terial. The D.D.T. used in aerial spraying has no harm- ful effect on this insect.
There were 27 new trees planted along the streets of town.
All standing hurricane-damaged trees were in- spected from a safety standpoint. Additional bracing was placed in some and a certain percentage of the tops removed from others to insure them standing for a number of years.
In the past we have concentrated on elms, but this year the maple trees have received more attention with cables installed where necessary.
Low-hanging branches, dead limbs and dead trees along all streets have been removed wherever they represented a danger.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS, Tree Warden.
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REPORT OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
We submit herewith a report of the Parks and Play- grounds Committee for the year 1950.
The playground and tennis courts were put into shape as usual with the locating of the soft ball court at the northwest corner of Train Field as a permanent position. Work on this court was started by putting in two clay and gravel base lines. The School Depart- ment has erected the back stop for the court. The ath- letic directors at the school discussed with us the grad- ing of the outfield of the court. A figure for the grading was obtained and it was found that there was not enough money left in the Parks and Playgrounds fund to do the job.
We have been very fortunate in having Mr. L. A. Howard donate of his time and effort in planning and putting on paper a plan for improving Island Creek Park in a conservative way. A start was made on this work by erecting a low retaining stone wall around a tree and putting in a clam shell walk.
Now that a working plan has been obtained, it can be added to from time to time if and when conditions permit.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS, Chairman.
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REPORT OF CONTROL OF DUTCH ELM DISEASE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report on the control of Dutch Elm Disease for the year ending December 31, 1950.
We have had six new cases of Dutch Elm disease in town this year. These trees were promptly removed and burned.
The dead wood and broken branches have been re- moved from all elms shading the streets and the trees sprayed with the six, nine and twelve per cent solution of D. D. T.
In the control of Dutch Elm Disease, the emphasis is on sanitation work and spraying. Therefore we plan on applying four sprays instead of three in the future.
Many of the larger towns and cities that have a seri- ous Dutch Elm Disease condition on their hands have found that a committee known as Dutch Elm Disease Committee has been very helpful and is recommended for every town. Therefore, I would like to see a Dutch Elm Disease Committee appointed in this town.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS.
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REPORT OF SHELLFISH CONSTABLE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I respectfully submit my report as Shellfish Con- stable for the year 1950.
There were two to five men who dug razorfish from January to the middle of September.
During the spring and fall months, twelve to fifteen men worked intermittently digging quahaugs, mussels, seaworms, and clams.
During the months of May and June 72 bushels of seed clams were planted on Standish Shore; 60 bushel coming through the State Department of Marine Fish- eries at a cost of $210.00 and 12 bushel were taken from Mr. Ralph Thompson's private grant with his permission.
From May to November two men worked part time digging, and planting seed clams and also destroying the enemies of shellfish. The men picked and destroyed 9750 horse shoe crabs and 240 pails of cockles. We paid $817.20 for this work.
We laid brush out along the shore to help catch a set of shellfish seed; also at the request of the State Department of Marine Fisheries tried out two experi- ments using plastic screen and chicken wire.
In January of this year we had a balance of $567.39 in our special shellfish account, to this the town added $250. and the State $550. Out of this $1,027.00 was expended for the seed clams and work, leaving a bal- ance of $340.19 for future work.
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During the month of August three different sets of clam seed came in and attached itself to the previously closed area from the Coal and Lumber Co. to Standish Shore. There is also natural seed on some of the flats. We will be able to tell better the prospects of this seed this spring.
Forty-four commercial permits at $2.50 were issued - total $110.00. Six hundred five family permits, 20 of which were free to men 70 years of age or over and the remainder at .25 each were issued during the year - total $146.25.
Following is the record of shellfish and seaworms taken commercially during the year.
438 bushels of razorfish @ 4.00 $1752.00
169 bushels of razorfish @ 6.00 1014.00
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42 bushels of razorfish @ 7.00 294.00
420 bushels of quahaugs @ 2.00 840.00
160 bushels of quahaugs @ 2.25 360.00
15 bushels of quahaugs @ 4.00 60.00
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bushels of quahaugs @ 3.00 33.00
30 bushels of mussels @ 2.00 60.00
611 bushels of clams @ 6.00 369.00
60 bushels of clams @ 4.50 270.00
33 bushels of clams @ 4.00 132.00
15 bushels of clams @ 5.00 75.00
2384 seaworms @ .05 119.20
$5,378.20
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Twenty-five notices were sent grant holders request- ing a report of work done on grants.
There were 954 bushels of quahaugs and 31/2 bushels of clams planted on grants this year.
One clam grant was issued at a charge of $5.00 dur- ing the year.
Twenty-five annual fee forms were sent out and $20.00 collected in annual fees from grant holders.
The corner stakes were put out for four grant hold- ers, and numerous shellfish regulations and closed area signs were built, repaired and put up around town.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY P. McNEIL,
Shellfish Constable.
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REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT
January 9, 1951.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I respectfully submit my report as Agent for the Department of Veteran's Services for the year 1950.
During the year we have had a total of 13 cases, representing 37 persons who received Ordinary Ben- efits.
We have handled 4 cases for other towns.
There were 3 Federal pension claims handled, and all applicants were able to obtain retroactive awards and monthly pension checks, which makes a great sav- ing for this department.
I have advised and assisted numerous veterans and their dependents in insurance problems, education and training, V.A. hospitalization, and out-patient treat- ment, and at the same time have advised them of nu- merous other benefits to which they were entitled. World War I veterans require more time as they are reaching an age where they need more assistance in gaining employment and obtaining medical attention.
I have registered 22 local 18-year-olds for the Draft Board No. 28 in Brockton, Massachusetts.
There have been numerous house visits throughout the year to veterans and their dependents who have been receiving Ordinary Benefits. It was necessary for me to take one disabled veteran to the Veterans Ad-
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ministration in Boston for a medical examination and to help him in filing his pension claim.
In my capacity as Burial Agent four cases were handled.
Our appropriation was $5975.00 plus cancellations of $76.00, making $6051.00. We expended $5880.02, leaving a balance of $170.98 in the account. We have medical bills in the sum of $26.25 outstanding, and these will have to wait for the March Town Meeting because they were received too late for payment in 1950.
On December 1st we received an additional appro- priation at the Special Town Meeting of $1000.00 which has not been used due to increased employment and the consequent decrease in our case load.
Half of the amount expended will be reimbursed to the town by the State.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY P. McNEIL, Agent
Department of Veterans Services.
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REPORT OF ASSESSORS
Tax Rate 1950- $38.00 per $1000.00
Houses Assessed
1761
Cows
89
Horses
31
Neat cattle other than cows
18
Fowl
9500
Goats
12
Swine
10
Sheep
21
Persons assessed on Property
2285
Polls
1098
Acres of land
13,402
Valuation of Buildings
$6,329,095.00
Valuation of Land
1,916,030.00
Total Value of Real Estate
8,037,835.00
Personal Property
533,770.00
Total Valuation
8,798,235.00
Increase in Real Estate over 1949
226,630.00
Increase in Personal Property
19,340.00
County Tax
24,574.17
State Audit Tax
613.34
State Parks and Reservation Tax
464.94
Tax on Real Estate
313,314.75
Tax on Personal Estate
21,018.18
Tax on Polls
2,196.00
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Total Taxes
336,528.93
Assessed Value on Motor Vehicles
852,250.00
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
29,593.07
Motor Vehicle Excise Rate per $1000.00
$44.16
CHARLES R. CROCKER, Chairman
PHILIP W. DELANO
WALTER G. PRINCE
Assessors of Duxbury
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of Health
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as agent for the Board of Health.
We had the usual communicable diseases during the past year, along with what amounted to a mild epi- demic of measles during the winter months of February and March. There were also two cases of poliomylitis, both of which are doing well.
Contagious diseases statistics were as follows :
Measles
109
German Measles
7
Scarlet Fever
14
Whooping Cough
28
Fourth Disease
1
Chicken Pox
17
Mumps
2
Poliomylitis
2
Last year's total of communicable diseases came to 75, this year's report amounts to 180.
There were, also, 4 dog bites reported to the board.
Our School Dental Program was, once again, suc- cessfully carried along.
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We are grateful to the State Board of Public Health for their assistance and co-operation in the inspecting and licensing of eating establishments, chicken farms, and the like.
We have the feeling that our statistics on communi- cable diseases are not complete. The chief reason for this being, that many communicable diseases, which are technically reportable to the Board of Health, are of such a mild nature, that many times no doctor is called, and so the case is never reported. I would like to ask each mother, who suspects her child of having a communicable disease, to please call my office and report the existence of the disease to us, so that in the future our statistics will give a better picture of the health of the town.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE ROSS STARR, JR., M.D.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE AND BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Duxbury.
Greetings :
Your Board of Public Welfare submits the following report of its expenditures for 1950, together with an explanation of the amounts it is requesting the Town to vote for the calendar year 1951.
ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE
1950
1951
Actual Expense
Estimated Expense
Salaries
Agent
$ 2,700.00
$ 2,700.00
Social Worker (1/2 time)
1,035.00
1,080.00
Clerk
1,085.75
1,300.00
Mileage
432.17
443.67
Office Supplies
99.68
94.93
Postage
94.15
94.15
Telephone
82.27
82.50
Equipment
25.00
Miscellaneous
54.14
54.15
Totals
$ 5,583.16
$ 5,874.39
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ALLOCATION OF ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE
General Relief
33.6%
$ 1,973.80
Aid to Dependent Children
16.7%
981.02
Old Age Assistance
49.7%
2,919.57
100. %
$ 5,874.39
GENERAL RELIEF
1950
1951
Actual
Estimated
Expense
Expense
Cash
$ 6,137.10
$ 6,589.77
Board
652.50
825.00
Food
3,823.77
4,229.18
Fuel
344.41
384.78
Rent
575.00
575.00
Clothing
25.00
Doctors
1,455.35
1,547.80
Prescriptions
259.29
280.94
Nursing Care
100.00
Glasses
34.50
41.40
Transportation
36.00
Ambulance
31.25
33.75
Braces
39.90
39.95
Hospital
1,003.00
800.00
Burial
200.00
200.00
Miscellaneous
100.00
Other Towns
1,211.90
1,454.19
$15,903.97
$17,126.76
Administration
2,249.17
1,973.80
Totals
$18,153.14
$19,100.56
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AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
1950 Actual
1951
Estimated
Expense
Expense
Cash
$10,819.73
$11,901.70
Administration
1,650.16
981.02
$12,469.66
$12,882.72
Less
Federal Grants Adm.
Bal. 1/1/51
186.73
Federal Grants Aid
Bal. 1/1/51
1,667.41
Federal Grants Adm.
Bal. 1/1/51 823.40
490.51*
Federal Grants Aid
Bal. 1/1/51 1,708.00
2,531.40
3,672.00+ 6,016.65
Net Cost $ 9,875.61 $6,866.07
*Federal Grants Administration on the basis of 50% of administration cost.
¡Federal Grants Aid for 1951 on the basis of 1/2 of $ 27. for each dependent parent and first child ; plus 1/2 of $ 18. for each additional child in family ; plus $3. for each eligible person.
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
In preparing the 1951 estimates under this category, your Board desires to point out that it gave no consid- eration to the possibility of Old Age Assistance costs being greatly increased under the referendum as voted by the citizens of the Commonwealth in the elections last November. This referendum provided for lower- ing the eligible age limit from 65 to 63 years; making
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aliens eligible ; eliminating any legal responsibility for relatives to care for their aged parents, and increased the minimum monthly payments to $75.00.
Your Board has been advised that there is a strong possibility that this referendum will be held as uncon- stitutional and therefore it was decided that it would not be fair to the citizens of Duxbury to ask them to vote this huge increase in the cost of Old Age Assis- tance, at the March Town Meeting. Should the General Court actually pass this Bill, to become effective as of July 1, as provided in the referendum, then your Board would have to ask for a special Town Meeting at that time, to vote an increase of as much as $20,- 000.00 or $25,000.00.
1950 Actual Expense
1951 Estimated Expense
1950 Actual
1951 Estimated Case Load Case Load
January
$ 5,338.77
$ 6,000.72
79
88
February
5,208.89
6,000.72
79
88
March
5,744.00
6,137.10
82
90
April
5,785.74
6,409.86
85
94
May
5,702.43
6,341.67
84
93
June
6,643.64
6,341.67
84
93
July
5,312.94
6,341.67
85
93
August
5,949.68
6,341.67
85
93
September
5,646.13
6,341.67
85
93
October
5,773.49
6,341.67
84
93
November
5,112.80
6,341.67
85
93
December
6,180.73
6,478.05
86
95
$68,399.24
$75,418.14*
1,003
1,106
* Average monthly payment for 1950 was $68.19; 1951 budget of $75,418.14 based on same monthly payments for estimated monthly case load.
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Net Cost Comparison with 1950
1950 Actual
1951
Estimated
Cash
$68,399.24
$75,418.14
Other Town
2,100.73
1,500.00
Administration
1,693.90
2,919.57
$72,193.87
$79,837.71
Less
Federal Grants Adm.
Bal. 1/1 $ 732.99'
$ 828.36
Federal Grants Aid Bal. 1,810.29
915.99
Federal Grants
Adm. 952.90
1,459.78*
Federal Grants
Aid 26,192.96 29,689.14 32,269.90+35,473.13
Net Cost
$42,439.93
$44,364.58
*Federal Grants Administration on the basis of 50% of administration cost.
+Federal Grants Aid based on actual amount due for November and December 1950 plus $30.00 per month per case on estimated case load from January through October 1951.
RECAPITULATION
Voted at Town Meeting Spent in Proposed 1950 1950 For 1951
General Relief
$20,950.00 $18,153.14 $19,100.00
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Aid to Dependent Children
12,775.00
9,875.61
6,900.00
Old Age Assistance
44,354.96* 42,439.93
44,400.00
Totals
$78,079.96 $70,468.68 $70,400.00
*This amount includes
$37,675.00 Voted at March 1950 Town Meeting 5,084.00 Voted at December 1950 Town Meeting
1,244.21 Transferred by Finance Committee October 1950
351.75 Transferred by Finance Committee November 1950
Respectfully submitted,
SARAH A. STANNARD, Chairman
ALICE H. GARSIDE
HERBERT R. NELSON
PHILIP G. CHANDLER
ROBERT SEYMOUR
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REPORT OF LIBRARIAN DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY, INC.
To the Board of Selectmen :
For the first time in twenty-one years illness has prevented me from getting out the formal Librarian's report. Specific data concerning attendance, circula- tion, new members, list of patrons who have given books and periodicals, etc., is not at hand. I can say, however, that there were no noticeable differences over recent years except in the matter of gifts. These were unusually numerous and valuable. I regret I cannot give all the names of the generous donors. I think that my assistant, Mrs. Couch, and I can look on it as a very satisfactory season so far as giving service to the public is concerned. One important functional improve- ment was accomplished. A motor operated machine was installed in the basement that seems to be very successful in cutting down the dampness there by drawing the moisture from the air and condensing it into water-which is deposited in a container.
Respectfully submitted,
FISHER AMES, Librarian.
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY, INC. For the Year 1950
INCOME ACCOUNT
RECEIPTS :
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1950
$308.21
From various trust funds :
Wright
$3,153.74
Winsor
415.00
*Harding
0
Hathaway
71.26
Duxbury Hall
350.90
*Lucy Hathaway
0
3,990.90
From Town of Duxbury
2,000.00
$6,299.11
* Funds in custody of Town Treasurer.
Income allowed to accumulate for 3-year periods.
EXPENDITURES :
Wages
$3,025.50
Books
1,200.00
Insurance
293.80
Repairs and Improvements 159.70
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Fuel Oil
463.15
Electricity
202.62
Other Operating Expense
110.86
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1951
5,455.63
843.48
$6,299.11
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
Uninvested Principal Jan. 1, 1950
$405.14
Uninvested Principal Jan. 1, 1951
$405.14
Respectfully,
BARTLETT B. BRADLEY,
Treasurer.
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Your Finance Committee organized in early May. Francis W. Perry was elected Chairman and Clarence W. Walker was elected Secretary (a position he has ably filled for three years. He has handled so much tedious detail work with distinction. Thanks to him the Committee has functioned smoothly. The Committee and its Chairmen during this period have indeed been fortunate in having his faithful ever-willing service.)
During the early months of the year meetings of a procedural nature were held. Meetings were held prior to the Special Town Meeting of December 1 to gain sufficient knowledge in order to make our recommenda- tions to the Town. It was gratifying to know our advice at the Meeting was seemingly well received.
Statute invests the authority for disbursement, through transfer, of the Reserve Fund with the Finance Committee. This is the Fund appropriated to provide for "extraordinary or unforeseen" expenditures which can cause any Department to exceed its particular ap- propriation. During the past year the following trans- fers were made:
Planning Board $77.00
Old Age Assistance 1,244.21
Election and Registrations
27.45
Police 230.00
Old Age Assistance 351.75
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Gurnet Road Water Pipe Appropriation 107.94
Law Department
250.00
Memorial Day
5.00
In 1950 the sum of $4,000.00 was appropriated for this Fund.
Since mid December your Committee has met fre- quently to consider the budgets of the Town Depart- ments for the forthcoming year and the various Special Articles to be included in the Warrant for the Annual Meeting. Sub committees on General Government, The Protective Departments, Highways, Charities and Schools have worked efficiently and facilitated the Committee's work greatly.
Your Committee will report in more detail in the Copy of the Warrant for the Annual Meeting. How- ever, in passing, note must here be made that the Town faces a sharp rise in its tax levy this year. The reasons are obvious and among them are the increased cost ap- parent in most budgets, the likely lessening of State reimbursements, the possible reimposition of the State Tax, and the unpredictable costs of Civil Defense. It behooves the citizens of Duxbury to study their War- rant with great care.
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