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listed hold bachelors' degrees. Of these, six have earned masters' degrees.
Distribution of School Personnel 1951
Elementary School Teachers
11
High School Teachers
12
Supervisors
3
Superintendents
1
Principals
2
Special Instructors (part-time)
5
Janitors
3
Clerks
2
Dentists
2
Physicians
1
Nurse
1
Attendance Officer
1
School Census
1
Total
45
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Telephone 465
Name Royal S. Graves
Position
Training
Years of Service in Duxbury
Principal
B.A. in Ed., Univ. of Maine; A.M.T., Harvard
1
Miss Genevieve E. Mott
Kindergarten
Wheelock College, Boston University
2
Mrs. Flora Ann Wood
Kindergarten
'A.B., Tufts
3
Mrs. Lena 'A. Macomber
Grade One
Salem Normal School; Bridgewater State
Teachers' College 6
Mrs. Mildred E. Glass
Grade One
Mrs. M. Abbie Peckham
Grade Two
Partridge Academy, Hyannis Normal
41
Miss Elizabeth V. Mawhinney
Grade Two
B.S. in Ed., Westminster College
0
Mrs. Josephine L. Bush
Grade Three
A.B., Univ. of Washington; A.M. Teachers'
1
Miss M. Lois Brodbeck
Grade Three
Miss Sara E. Paulding
Grade Four
College, Columbia; Columbia University B.S. in Ed., Westminster College 0 Hyannis Normal, Partridge Academy, Columbia, Harvard 47
Mrs. Beatrice A. Chase
Grade Four Lesley College, Boston University
0
Mrs. Alice L. O'Neil
Grade Five North Adams Normal School, Bridgewater
State Teachers' College 11
Mrs. Emily McWade
Grade Five Boston University, Hyannis Normal School
(Regular Substitute) Richard W. Beveridge
Grade Six A.B., Westminster College 0
Bridgewater Normal School 1
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Grade Five
Univ. of Michigan
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Telephone 465
Rodney R. Wood Earl P. Bassett
Principal Shop
A.B., Ed.M., M.A., Tufts 5 B.S.E., Mass. Normal Art School; Boston Uni- versity, Mass. Institute of Technology, Harvard School of Engineering, Rhode Island State Uni- versity 6
.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bassett
English
Mrs. Elesebeth M. Bencordo Ralph N. Blakeman
Physical
Education B. S. in Ed., Ed.M., Boston University, Blooms- burg State Teachers' College Commercial B.S., Boston University
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Mrs. Elinor K. Churchill Richard C. Hands
English
Social Studies B.S. in Ed., Boston University, M. Ed., Boston University 2
Mrs. Florence J. Harrison
Languages Maturite Reale, College De Geneve; A.M., Mid- dlebury College
0
Edmund J. King
Science
B.S., Boston University; Bates College
4
Mrs. Harriet P. Marston
Home
Economics
B.S., Simmons College
1
James W. O'Hara
Commercial B.S., Boston University, Ed.M., Columbia Uni- versity
0
Robert M. Vaughan
Librarian
Partridge Academy 6
0
Biology, Shop B.S.Ed., Boston University; Gorham State Teachers' College
3
Barclay J. Woodward, III Math, Jr. High
B.S., U. S. Naval Academy; Naval Finance & Supply School
1
SUPERVISORS
Mrs. Ellamarie N. Carr Miss Margaret R. Hadley Mrs. Ella B. Hebberd
Physical Education
Music, Social
Studies
B.A., Colby; University of New Hampshire 3 B.S. in Ed., Boston University School of Edu- cation; Boston University Graduate School; Lowell State Teachers' College 2
'Art
Bridgewater State Teachers' College
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CLERKS
Mrs. Muriel O. Ferrell Mrs. Elisabeth W. McLeod
High School
Partridge Academy; Bryant & Stratton Superintendent's Salem Commercial School; Framingham Teachers' College 6
6
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Office
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JANITORS
Name
Charles W. Schwab Ellis F. Harrison Michael J. Sheehan
Position Head Janitor 5
Elementary School Janitor 7
High School Janitor 0
HEALTH SERVICE
Miss Susan E. Carter, R.N.
School Nurse
10
Telephone 176 or 465
School Physician
3
Telephone 84W
School Dentist
3
Telephone 445
School Dentist
3
Telephone 441
SPECIAL SERVICE
Harry Iovinelli
Mrs. Emily P. Loring
Tutor
4
Mass. Audubon Society
Science Courses 1
Mrs. Hildreth Whitehouse
School Census 0
Mrs. Ardelle Wilbur
Handwriting Instruction
1
Earl W. Chandler
Attendance Officer 16
T. Waldo Herrick
Transportation 26
Mrs. Ella S. Donovan
Americanization Classes 5
LUNCHROOM STAFF
Mrs. Thelma P. Redlon
Manager
3
Mrs. Gladys R. MacKeown
Cook
9
Mrs. Marie Caron
Assistant
5
Mrs. Frances Sollis
Assistant
5
Mrs. Laura Merry
Assistant 0
Years of Service in Duxbury
Dr. Walter E. Deacon
Dr. Gillis K. Turner
Dr. Henry E. Messier
Band Instructor 0
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SCHOOL HOUSING
The new addition to the High School is progressing ac- cording to schedule, and a beginning has been made on the remodeling of the interior. The shop will be moved into the basement of the new addition in the latter part of February, when further remodeling work will be car- ried on in the basement of the old building. During the summer months the coal burning heating units were re- placed with oil burning units. During the summer of 1952 gymnasium alterations will be completed.
Because of the rapid growth of the number of pupils in the elementary grades it will be necessary to have three first grade and three second grade rooms in September 1952. To obtain this space the sixth grade will be moved to the high school building where space will be available because of the new addition. Thus, the elementary build- ing will contain the kindergarten and five grades in September 1952. If the entering class in September 1953 requires three rooms, as it seems likely it will, there will be no room available in the elementary building. It would not be good planning educationally or otherwise to at- tempt to get another low grade into the high school build- ing. By some means it may be possible to get along one more year, however. The 1950 annual report of the Super- intendent indicated the need for additional space in 1952 or 1953. It is strongly recommended that steps be taken at the Town Meeting in March 1952 to meet this problem.
An extension of the east wing of the elementary build- ing would provide the necessary space. Six additional rooms are recommended to allow three classrooms for each of the six grades in the elementary school.
We are currently providing for all of our kindergarten pupils satisfactorily. Should the number grow larger, afternoon sessions could be arranged without the neces- sity of adding space for this class.
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SCHOOL REGULATIONS
Admission
Children who are four years and eight months on September 1st of any school year may be admitted to kindergarten.
A certificate of successful vaccination is required for admission.
A birth certificate is required to establish a child's age.
Health
Any child who is absent from school for five days or more is required to bring a certificate from the doctor stating that he is now ready to return to school. After absence with a contagious disease, no matter how short, a doctor's certificate is also required.
No School Signal
School is usually called off only when bus transporta- tion is unsafe. On such days an announcement is made over Stations WBZ, WEEI,WHDH, and WBET in Brock- ton, between 6:45 and 7:45. Parents are not expected to send their children to school on days when, in their opinion, the weather is such as to endanger the health of the child even though the busses are in operation. Such absences are excused on receipt of a written request.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES
PROGRAM
Old Problems, New Approaches
Processional-March of the Priests Mendelssohn
Invocation
Rev. William S. Anthony
I Heard a Forest Praying, de Rose Glee Club and Seniors The Dilemma
Choral Speaking
Ann Butler Senior Class
Man Alone
Patricia F. Higgins
Choral Speaking Men Together
Choral Speaking
Man in His Environment Choral Speaking
A Perspective Challenge to Youth-Gibb
Presentation of Awards Presentation of Diplomas
Recessional Benediction
Senior Class Judith L. Wirt Everett P. Borghesani Senior Class Edward P. April Senior Class
Harry B. Glass Glee Club Dr. Everett L. Handy Mr. Herbert C. Wirt Dr. Everett L. Handy
Rev. Herman F. Lion
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GRADUATES
Edward Paul April
Jacquelin Emerson Marr
Everett Patrick Borghesani William A. Merry
Ann Low Butler
Natalie Ann Mosher
William Edward Butler Edna Ruth Newell
Carl Arthur Carlson
Joseph Paul Sampson Robert Michael Sheehan
Roger Bradford Freeman Harry Bradford Glass
Marilyn Louise Starkweather
Frances Shirley Hagbourne Alpheus Holmes Walker Judith Loring Wirt
Patricia Florence Higgins
Richard Higgins, Jr. Thomas Redmond Barclay* Alvin Austin Marks Joseph F. Govoni*
Daniel Malin White*
* In Absentia
CLASS OFFICERS
President Vice President
Secretary Treasurer
Ann L. Butler Daniel M. White Judith L. Wirt Everett P. Borghesani
CLASS COLORS Scarlet and White
CLASS FLOWER
Red Carnation
Advisor Marshal
Genevieve M. Collins
Loring Tripp
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1951-1952
September 5-School opens
October 12-Columbus Day
November 12-Armistice Day celebrated November 22-23-Thanksgiving Recess
December 24-January 1-Christmas Vacation January 2-Classes begin
February 18-22-Winter Vacation
April 14-18-Spring Vacation
May 30-Memorial Day June 6-High School Graduation
June 18-Probable Closing Date
INDEX
Page
Accountant
122
Assessors
109
Audit for 1951
12
Balance Sheet
17
Births 78
Board of Appeals
31
Cemetery
27
Cemetery Trustees
28
Cemetery Trust Fund
160
Deaths 82
Dutch Elm Disease
52
Elections and Registrations
102
Finance Committee 119
Fire Department 20
Forest Warden
23
Harbor Master
32
Health Board
114
Highways and Sidewalks
25
Historian
65
Insect Pest Control
36
Jonathan and Ruth Ford Fund
113
Jury List 8
Library 47
Licenses, Permits 90
INDEX (continued)
Page
Marriages 72
Memorial Day Report
29
Memorial Office Building Committee 48
Nurse
111
Officers of Town 3
Planning Board 60
Playgrounds
51
Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture
67
Police
34
- Recreation Committee 116
Report of Beach Committee 40
Report of Study on Water Serivce 63
Schools
168
Selectmen
9
Shellfish Constable 53
Tarkiln Youth Center 108
Town Clerk 72
Town Meeting
92
Treasurer 121
Treasurer Report, Free Library
58
Tree Warden 50
Veterans' Agent 56
Welfare 37
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Town Officers and Committees OF THE
TOWN of DUXBURY MASSACHUSETTS
For the Year Ending December 31 1952
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Town Officers and Committees OF THE
TOWN of DUXBURY MASSACHUSETTS
MASSA
637
STANDIS
D
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For the Year Ending December 31 1952
IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE FOLLOWING BELOVED CITIZENS OF DUXBURY
In addition to their many other contributions to the welfare of their Town, they served faithfully in offices to which their fellow-citizens elected them:
FRANKLIN BRETT
1865-1952
Planning Board
ANDREW J. DELANO
1881-1952
Constable
BENJAMIN F. TYLER
1913-1952
Board of Public Welfare
HERBERT E. WALKER
1863-1952
School Committee
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TOWN OFFICERS 1952
SELECTMEN
Charles R. Crocker
·
1953
Philip W. Delano
·
·
.
1954
Francis W. Perry
1955
ASSESSORS
Charles R. Crocker
1953
Philip W. Delano
·
·
.
1954
Francis W. Perry
. 1955
BOARD OF HEALTH
Charles R. Crocker
1953
Philip W. Delano
1954
Francis W. Perry
1955
CEMETERY TRUSTEES
Ernest H. Bailey
1953
J. Newton Shirley
1954
Edward P. Hobart
.
.
1955
Stanley Johnson
1956
Harry A. Tammett
.
.
1957
.
.
.
.
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TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER
Joseph T. C. Jones 1953
COLLECTOR OF TAXES
Edwin M. Noyes 1953
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Herbert C. Wirt
1953
Morrison M. Bump
1953
Albert P. Richards
1954
Dominic E. LaGreca
1953
Earl Grenquist
1955
PLANNING BOARD
Kenneth G. Garside
1953
Oliver L. Barker
1954
Percy L. Walker
1955
Charles H. Wansker
·
1956
Atherton Loring, Jr.
1957
WELFARE BOARD
Alice H. Garside
1953
Herbert R. Nelson
1954
Paul N. Swanson
1955
Howard M. Clark
1955
* Benjamin Tyler
1953
*Deceased
TREE WARDEN
Roy E. Parks
1955
CONSTABLES
Earl W. Chandler James T. O'Neil
Lawrence C. Doyle
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.
.
.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Edward L. Butler 1954 Newton B. Hyslop 1953
Kenneth R. Bunten 1954 Douglas M. Pease 1953
J. Alvin Borgeson 1954 Albert Vinal, Jr. 1953
Robert Seymour 1955 David Marshall 1955
Benjamin F. Goodrich, Jr. 1955
TRUSTEES OF DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY, INC.
Harry B. Bradley
William B. Coffin
Walter R. Hunt
William H. Young
Bartlett B. Bradley
C. Russell Eddy
Philip W. Delano
OFFICIALS APPOINTED BY THE SELECTMEN
BOARD OF APPEALS
Kenneth O. Macomber 1953
H. Russell Chandler
· .
1954
William B. Coffin
1955
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Frances R. Wolfe 1953
Willard R. Randall
. .
e
1954
Clara M. Redmond
1955
FIRE ENGINEERS
Eben N. Briggs
LeRoy M. Peterson
Alden M. Bartlett
Kenneth O. Macomber
George S. Butler Carl J. Santheson, Jr.
John DeLorenzo
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Agent, Board of Health-George R. Starr, Jr., M.D. Superintendent of Streets-Lewis B. Randall Chief of Police- James T. O'Neil Superintendent of Insect Pest Control-Roy E. Parks Shellfish Constable-Henry P. McNeil
Inspector of Animals-Ernest W. Chandler
Inspector of
Slaughtered Animals-Ernest W. Chandler
Sealer of Weights
and Measures-Charles C. McNaught
Surveyors of Wood and Lumber-Edwin McAuliffe, Ray M. Parks, Bradley Osgood
Weighers of Coal, Coke, and Hay-Paul McAuliffe, Thomas Williams, Benjamin F. Goodrich, Jr., Benjamin F. Goodrich, Russell W. Soule.
Field Drivers-Francis W. Perry, Ernest W. Chandler, Lewis B. Randall
Fence Viewers-William Couch, Ray M. Parks, Ernest Vowles
Dog Officer-Lawrence C. Doyle
Harbor Master-Sargent C. Black
Assistant Harbor Master-Henry P. McNeil Wharfinger-Sargent C. Black Veterans' Agent-Henry P. McNeil
Burial Agent-Henry P. McNeil Supervisors of Parks and Playgrounds-Roy E. Parks, Annie E. Dunham, Walter G. Prince Town Accountant-Isabelle V. Freeman Town Counsel-John J. Geogan, Esq.
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JURY LIST
List of persons qualified to serve as Jurors in the Town of Duxbury from July 1, 1952 to July 1, 1953:
Blanchard, Dorothy E.
Housewife
Summer St.
Blanchard, H. Gordon
Sales Manager
Depot St. West St.
Bunten, Arline Mayers
Housewife
Elm St.
Burke, Andrew Cornelius Burns, Thornton M. Chandler, Ernest W.
Bookkeeper
Parks St.
Builder Standish Shore
Farmer
Lincoln St.
Crocker, Harriet E.
Housewife
Chestnut St.
Crocker, Mary Swift
Housewife
Chestnut St.
Crowe, Myron L., Jr.
Salesman Pine Hill Av.
Cutler, John Henry
Writer
Washington St.
Denyer, Mary Simpson
Housewife Bay Road
DeWolf, John H.
Steward
Tremont St.
Drake, Edward A.
Carpenter
Lincoln St.
Faulkner, Walter T.
Plumber
Bay Road
Harrington, Frederic
Farmer
Temple St.
Horsfall, George Edward
Bookkeeper
Chestnut St.
Jones, Ernest A.
Clerk
Bay Road
Locke, Emma S.
Housewife
Washington St.
Merry, Stanley H.
Marine Draftsman West St.
Nathan, George William
Laborer
Parks St.
Peterson, John O.
Fish Dealer
Tremont St.
Ricker, Earle A.
Cranberry Grower Elm St.
Schaffer, Greta J.
Housewife
Tremont St.
Soule, Fred W.
Manager
Tremont St.
Soule, Russell W.
Boat Broker
Powder Point Av.
Swift, Eleanor
Assembly Work
Franklin St.
Taft, Byron W.
Fuel Deliveryman
Tremont St.
Tyler, Benjamin F.
Engineer
Surplus St.
Walker, Edward B.
Poultryman Tremont St.
Wrye, Gratia Adams
Sales Woman
Summer St.
Borgeson, Harriet B.
Housewife
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN
Citizens of Duxbury :
Fully realizing that this is another milestone in the well ordered civil affairs of our Town, we feel priv- ileged to present to you the One Hundredth Annual Report of your officers and committees.
Because of delays in the process of final enactment of the "Sea Wall" Bill, it was not possible to carry out the instructions of the June Meeting in regard to this matter. However, corrective legislation has been introduced at the 1953 Session of the General Court and articles will be presented at the forthcoming Town Meeting to make possible Duxbury's participa- tion within the scope of the corrected legislation.
A satisfactory arrangement was concluded with the Marshfield Water Board and a water line connected to the Marshfield system has been laid in the North Duxbury area in accordance with instructions of the Annual and June Meetings.
Our boating facilities have been greatly improved as a result of the basin dredging project. The State went beyond its original commitment of funds and we now have a basin dredged in excess of the planned ten acre area. The fact that over two hundred boats were assessable in Duxbury on January 1st indicates the popularity of this activity and the importance in pro- viding employment.
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A Special Committee has studied the possibility of extending our harbor facilities to the natural basin area off Howland's Landing at Captain's Hill shore. We urge careful consideration of their report.
We have made some changes in our enforcement procedures in respect to the zoning By-Laws. We seem to have circumvented the need for a "Building Inspec- tor" as provided at the last Annual Meeting. However, since strict enforcement, where all citizens are not willing to heed the rules, may involve the Town in litigation, we are, on advice of the Town Counsel, ask- ing for a small appropriation for an "Investigating Officer" to assist us. It would be his specific charge to collect and preserve information.
We hope to continue the Chapter 90 program of highway improvement. The money appropriated for Construction will be spent in continuing the Bay Road project. The money appropriated for Maintenance will be spent in continuing resurfacing on Route 14.
In order to deter serious deterioration to particular heavily travelled town roads we recommend careful consideration of Articles to improve Bow Street, a por- tion of Standish Street, and a portion of Temple Street in North Duxbury.
As a result of concentrated opposition by the resi- dents of Tinkertown to a proposed layout of Elm and Summer Streets, we have not pressed for acceptance by the County Commissioners.
The Town constructed no new sidewalks in 1952. An article will be placed in the Warrant to permit the townspeople to make a decision on sidewalk extension. There is some foot traffic on Washington and Depot
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Streets and the Bay Road. Perhaps a sidewalk with proper curbing in any of these areas would be a wise safety measure.
The Town is the owner of numerous properties. In such a well kept and splendidly beautified town some of our holdings seem out of place. We have instructed the Supervisors of Parks and Playgrounds to enlarge somewhat the scope of their activities and to request sufficient funds for proper care of our open areas.
A decision should be reached in respect to our future interests in the Point and Village Schools. We are in- serting articles in the Warrant to permit the Town to act. These buildings are not now in use and are un- `sightly.
It has long been considered desirable to hold in the waters of the Blue Fish River during the summer. In a spell of bad weather one of the tide gates broke away and was lost. An article, favorably acted upon will enable replacement of this gate before the next summer season.
We now have a local paper which reaches all Dux- bury homes. We wonder if the By-Law provision for publication of Warrants for Special Town Meetings in two newspapers and the mailing of postcard notices is still necessary. We shall leave the decision of whether or not this expense can be saved without depriving in- terested citizens of adequate notice up to the wisdom of the Meeting.
The Board recommends favorable consideration of a modest wage and salary adjustment for Town of- ficers and employees whose wages and salaries are set by the Board.
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During the past year it was necessary to move the Veterans' Agent across to the Abbot House to pro- vide adequate work space for the Tax Collector. This points up the fact that our Town Offices are becoming badly overcrowded and it is our duty to direct the attention of the Townspeople to this condition. Be- cause of our serious school needs this year we defer any specific recommendations at this time. However, in the interest of proper efficiency these needs can not be passed over too much longer.
It has been a privilege for us to serve our Town during the past year and to have enjoyed such pleasant relationships with our fellow Town Officers and em- ployees. The Town will soon assemble for its Annual Business Meeting. We urge you, the citizens, to con- sider all matters which shall come before you with great care and defer those matters which are not pres- ently absolutely necessary in the interest of proper economy.
PHILIP W. DELANO, CHARLES R. CROCKER, FRANCIS W. PERRY,
Selectmen of Duxbury.
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REPORT OF STATE AUDIT
March 21, 1952
To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Philip W. Delano, Chairman Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Duxbury for the year end- ing December 31, 1951, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts.
Very truly yours, FRANCIS X. LANG, Director of Accounts.
FXL:TJP
Mr. Francis X. Lang Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston
Sir :
As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Duxbury for the year ending December 31, 1951, and submit the fol- lowing report thereon :
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The financial transactions, as recorded on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection, were examined and reconciled with the reports and records in the office of the town accountant.
The town accountant's ledger was analyzed, the re- ceipts being checked with the treasurer's books and the payments being compared with the warrants authorizing them and with the treasurer's records of payments. The appropriation accounts were checked with the town clerk's records of town meeting pro- ceedings and the recorded transfers from the reserve fund were verified. A trial balance was taken off, proving the accounts to be in balance, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on Decem- ber 31, 1951. An examination of the appended balance sheet shows that the town is in very good financial condition.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The receipts, as re- corded, were analyzed and checked with the records of the several departments collecting money for the town and with the other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury. The payments were compared with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds.
The cash book additions were verified, and the cash balance on January 9, 1952 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit.
The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were verified by comparison with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file.
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.. The savings bank books and securities represent- ing the investment of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer and the Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank were examined and listed, the income being proved and the transfers to the town being verified.
The records of tax titles held by the town were ex- amined, and the town and district taxes transferred to the tax title account were compared with the col- lector's records. The payments to the treasurer were verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed and compared with the records in the Registry of Deeds.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were . examined and checked. The taxes and motor vehicle and trailer excise outstanding at the time of the pre- vious examination, as well as all subsequent commit- ments, were audited and compared with the assessors' warrants issued for their collection. The payments to the town and district treasurers were verified, the recorded abatements were checked with the assessors' records, and the outstanding accounts were listed.
The records of departmental accounts receivable were examined and checked. The commitments were proved, the payments to the treasurer were verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed.
The outstanding tax, motor vehicle and trailer ex- cise, and departmental accounts were verified by mail- ing notices to a number of persons whose names ap- peared on the books as owing money to the town and the district, and from the replies received it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
The surety bonds of the town officials required to file them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form.
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The records of receipts from licenses and permits issued by the selectmen, by the town clerk, and by the police and health departments, as well as from all other departments collecting money or committing bills for collection, were examined and checked, the reported payments to the treasurer being verified.
Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the treas- urer's and the collector's cash, summaries of the tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, tax title, and depart- mental accounts, together with tables showing the con- dition and transactions of the trust and investment funds.
For the cooperation extended by the town officials during the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
Herman B. Dine,
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