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DUXBURY SCHOOL POPULATION PREDICTION 1959-1970
Percentage of Survival
1.27
1.11
.94
1.02
1.02
1.01
.98
.98
.95
.95
.96 .91 .88
Years
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
K-6
7-12
K-12
1959*
86
94
110
102
93
105
91
67
106
90
66
58
69
42
662
431
1093
1960
86
109
. 104
103
104
95
106
89
66
101
86
63
53
61
710
430
1140
1961
83
109
121
98
105
106
96
104
87
63
96
83
57
47
739
433
1172
1962
84
105
121
114
100
107
107
94
102
83
60
92
76
50
748
463
1211
1963
86
107
117
114
116
102
108
105
92
97
79
58
84
67
769
477
1246
1964
89 **
109
119
110
116
118
103
106
103
87
92
76
53
74
781
485
1266
1965
91 **
113
121
112
112
118
119
101
104
98
83
88
69
47
796
489
1285
1966
94 **
116
125
114
114
114
119
117
99
99
93
80
80
61
819
512
1331
1967
96 **
119
129
118
116
116
115
117
115
94
94
89
73
70
830
535
1365
1968
99 **
122
132
121
120
118
117
113
115
109
89
90
81
64
843
548
1391
1969
101 **
126
135
124
123
122
119
115
111
109
104
85
82
71
876
562
1438
1970
104 **
128
140
127
126
125
123
117
113
105
104
100
77
72
886
571
1457
* Actual membership as of October 1, 1959.
* * Estimate
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Number of births 5 yrs. previous
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL CENSUS
The following report of children in town and enrollment is based upon the school census taken October 1, 1959.
5 Years and under 7
7 years and under 16
Illerate Minors 16 and under 21
Number of boys living in Duxbury
99
435
1
Number of girls living in Duxbury
104
462
0
Total in residence
203
897
1
Distribution of above:
*Public School
Membership
194
770
0
In Continuation School Membership
0
0
0
In Vocational School
0
1
0
** In Private and Parochial Schools
9
126
0
In State and County
Institutions
0
0
1
Not in Any School
0
0
0
*Does not include pupils over sixteen years of age.
** Does not include private kindergartens.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES
June 12, 1959
PROGRAM
Processional - March of the Priests Mendelssohn
Invocation
Rev. David Siegenthaler
Student Address
Ian M. Shipley, Jr. President - Class of 1959
Sandra A. Baker Sara P. Woodward "Quo Vadis" (A Dialogue)
You'll Never Walk Alone - Rogers Choir
The Lord's Prayer Choir
Address
Mr. E. A. Stevens
Executive Vice President National Cranberry Association
Presentation of Awards and Scholarships Mr. Rodney R. Wood Principal
Presentation of Diplomas Mr. Edward L. Butler
Dr. Everett L. Handy
Chairman, School Committee
Superintendent of Schools
Recessional - March of the Priests Mendelssohn
Benediction Rev. Timothy Howard
Reception to the Seniors in the Elementary School Auditorium at 9:30 P.M.
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1959 Graduates
Ann Marie Ahlquist Charlotte May Alander
Carol Lee Arney
*Sandra Ann Baker
*Jacqueline Ann Barclay Inta Berzins Vija Berzins
*Suzanne Lee Butler Bruce Hewitt Chisholm Spencer John Chisholm Donald F. Corcoran
Fredrick Walter Davidson Francisca Maria Fernandes Fay Field Richard Francis Hansen Eleanor Hardy Anne Heywood
Susan Hayward Hill
Mary Alice Kehoe
Carol Ann LaGreca
Robert George Leary Jacqueline Marie Mack Jo-Anne Katherine McNeil
*Ruth Linda Mugford Martha Lou Nickerson Stephen Fredrick Pearson Sidney John Pratt Ian McLaurin Shipley, Jr. Arlene Mary Smithson
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*Shirley Ann Snow Sandra Marie Snyder Ellen Margelia Southard
*Sally Ann Stuart Barbara Lynne Stone June Louise Thomas Stephen Joseph Velardo Linda Maude Wadsworth Ronald W. Wakefield Richard Elliott Wilken
*Sara Palmer Woodward
*Member of the National Honor Society
Class Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Ian M. Shipley, Jr. Sandra A. Baker Francisca M. Fernandes Stephen J. Velardo
MARSHAL
C. David Benson Class Flower: Red Rose Class Colors: Red and White
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DUXBURY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CLASS OF 1959
Awards The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award Sara Palmer Woodward
The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award Fredrick Walter Davidson
Bausch and Lomb Science Award Stephen Joseph Velardo
Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizenship Award Sally Ann Stuart
The Duxbury High School Distinguished Service Awards
Stephen Fredrick Pearson Sally Ann Stuart Inta Berzins Sandra Ann Baker
The Duxbury High School Distinguished Achievement Awards
Carol Lee Arney Suzanne Lee Butler Donald F. Corcoran Richard Francis Hansen Ian McLaurin Shipley, Jr. Arlene Mary Smithson Ellen Margelia Southard Sally Ann Stuart Sara Palmer Woodward
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Scholarships
The Duxbury Art Association Mary Alice Kehoe
The Community Garden Club of Duxbury
Inta Berzins Ellen Margelia Southard
The Duxbury Grange
Arlene Mary Smithson Ellen Margelia Southard
The Duxbury Kiwanis Club
Francisca Maria Fernandes Stephen Joseph Velardo Jacqueline Ann Barclay
The Duxbury Legion Auxiliary Sally Ann Stuart
The Duxbury Legion Stephen Joseph Velardo
American Legion Independence Day Sara Palmer Woodward
The Duxbury Parent-Teachers Community Sally Ann Stuart
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The Duxbury Rotary Club Shirley Ann Snow
The Partridge Fund Sandra Ann Baker Richard Elliott Wilken
The Duxbury Yacht Club
Suzanne Lee Butler
The Plymouth Secretarial Association Sally Ann Stuart
Total Duxbury Scholarship Aid $3,600.00
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SCHOOL REGULATIONS
Admissions
Children who are five years of age on or before January 1st following the opening of school in September will meet the kindergarten age requirement.
A certificate of successful vaccination is required for ad- mission.
A birth certificate is required to establish a child's age.
Health
In cases of absence of more than five days a child should present a note from his or her parent stating the cause of absence and may be readmitted to school after checking with the school nurse. However, in case of absence due to a specific contagious disease, a doctor's certificate is required.
Parents are not expected to send their children to school on days when, in their opinion, the weather is such as to en- danger the health of the child even though the busses are in operation. Such absences are excused on receipt of a written request.
No School Signal
School is usually called off when bus transportation is unsafe. On such days an announcement is made over Stations WBZ, WEEI, WHDH, and WPLM in Plymouth, between 6:45 and 7:45 a.m. Also on such days the Duxbury Fire De- partment will blow five blasts, twice, that is, ten blasts all to- gether at 7. a.m.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1959 - 1960
September 9 - School opens
October 12 - Columbus Day
October 23 - Teacher's Convention
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 26 and 27 - Thanksgiving Recess
December 22 - January 4 - Christmas Vacation
February 22-26 - February Vacation
April 18-22 - Spring Vacation
May 30 - Memorial Day
June 22 - School Closes
INDEX
Accountant
138
Annual Duxbury Days 50
Assessors 134
Balance Sheet 192
Births
106
Board of Appeals
23
Building Inspector 52
Cemetery Superintendent
18
Cemetery Trustees
17
Cemetery Trust Funds
118
Deaths
110
Dutch Elm Disease 30
Duxbury Recreation Committee 46
Elections and Registrations 95
Finance Committee
136
Fire Department 13
Forest Warden 15
Harbor Master
24
Health Board
37
Highway Department
16
Historian
19
Insect Pest Control 27
116
Inspector of Animals
Jonathan and Ruth Ford Fund 31
Jury List 9
Library
38
Licenses, Permits 115
Lucy Hathaway Fund 32
Marriages
101
Memorial Day Committee 44
Officers of the Town
3
Parks and Playgrounds
29
Personnel Board
53
Planning Board
54
Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture
20
Police
25
Schools
Appendix
Selectmen
10
Shellfish Constable
33
South Shore Mosquito Control 71
Tarkiln Recreation and Youth Center
48
Town Clerk
101
Town Meeting
74
Treasurer
117
Treasurer Report, Free Library
42
Tree Warden
28
Veterans' Agent
35
Water Commissioners 60
Water Superintendent
68
Welfare
69
ANNUAL REPORT of the Town Officers and Committees of the
TOWN OF DUXBURY
MASSACHUSETTS
637
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1960
ANNUAL REPORT
of the Town Officers and Committees of the
TOWN OF DUXBURY
MASSACHUSETTS
S
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1960
Linotyped, Printed and Bound by THE MEMORIAL PRESS Plymouth, Mass.
In Memoriam
WILLIAM H. YOUNG PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
In his 92nd year
April 9, 1960
FRANCES R. WOLFE
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
In her 53rd year
July 7, 1960
CHARLES C. McNAUGHT
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ELECTION OFFICER TREE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE In his 80th year November 3, 1960
JOHN E. LUCEY ELECTION OFFICER
In his 63rd year
November 30, 1960
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TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1960
SELECTMEN
James H. W. Jenner 1961
J. Newton Shirley
1962
Philip W. Delano
1963
ASSESSORS
James H. W. Jenner
1961
J. Newton Shirley
1962
Philip W. Delano
1963
BOARD OF HEALTH The Selectmen
MODERATOR
Bartlett B. Bradley .
1961
CEMETERY TRUSTEES
Carl E. Johnson
1961
Hermon C. Bumpus, Jr.
1962
Ernest W. Chandler
1963
J. Newton Shirley
1964
Edward P. Hobart . .
1965
TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER
Maurice H. Shirley . 1962
TOWN COLLECTOR
Edwin M. Noyes
1962
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
John A. Brock, Jr. . 1961
Martha M. Palfrey .
1962
Edward L. Butler
1962
Herbert R. Nelson
1963
Walter B. Collins
1963
WATER COMMISSIONERS
Lloyd B. Salt 1961
Leonard B. Gallagher
1962
John A. Borgeson
1963
PLANNING BOARD
Lucius A. Howard . 1961
Atherton Loring, Jr.
1962
Carl F. Danner .
1963
Oliver L. Barker
1964
David Marshall .
1965
WELFARE BOARD
Paul N. Swanson 1961
Howard M. Clark
1961
Paul Barber
1962
Edward Bottenus
1962
Adrian H. Cordeau :
1963
TREE WARDEN
Roy E. Parks . 1961
CONSTABLES Earl W. Chandler Lawrence C. Doyle Henry P. McNeil
PERSONNEL BOARD James H. W. Jenner John T. Hathaway Thomas LeGore
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LIBRARY TRUSTEES
William B. Coffin
Francis W. Perry
Ralph N. Blakeman
C. Russell Eddy Hector M. Holmes Philip W. Delano
Bartlett B. Bradley
APPOINTED BY THE MODERATOR FINANCE COMMITTEE
Henry W. Palmer
1961
O. E. Ringquist
1961
Richards Beane .
1961
John T. Hathaway
1962
Edward B. Peters
1962
Theodore H. Reed
1962
Nathaniel R. Cutler
1963
John D. Osborn
1963
Charles M. Tenney, Jr.
1963
APPOINTED BY THE SELECTMEN BOARD OF APPEALS
Elburt C. Loth . 1961
Edward P. Hobart .
1962
H. Russell Chandler
1963
Loring R. C. Mugford, Associate
1961
Robert Seymour, Associate .
1961
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Harry A. McNaught
1961
Frances R. Wolfe*
1962
Willard R. Randall .
1963
Gilbert F. Redlon*
1961
FIRE ENGINEERS
Eben N. Briggs
George S. Butler
Alden M. Bartlett
Carl J. Santheson, Jr.
Kenneth O. Macomber
Theodore M. Page
John DeLorenzo
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CHIEF OF POLICE Earl W. Chandler FIRE CHIEF & FOREST WARDEN . Eben N. Briggs HEALTH AGENT . . George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS . Lewis B. Randall SUPT. INSECT PEST CONTROL . . Roy E. Parks
SHELLFISH CONSTABLE . . Manuel Oliver
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Ernest W. Chandler
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Charles C. McNaught* Wesley B. Stuart **
SURVEYORS OF WOOD AND LUMBER Edwin McAuliffe £ Ray M. Parks Bradley V. Osgood
WEIGHERS OF COAL, COKE AND HAY
B. F. Goodrich H. Thomas Williams
B. F. Goodrich, Jr. Paul McAuliffe
Russell W. Soule
FIELD DRIVERS
Ernest W. Chandler Lewis B. Randall William P. Clark
FENCE VIEWERS
William H. Couch Ray M. Parks Herbert R. Nelson
DOG OFFICER Lawrence C. Doyle
HARBOR MASTER . Victor D. Nickerson
ASSISTANT HARBOR MASTER . . Manuel Oliver
VETERAN'S AGENT . Henry P. McNeil
BURIAL AGENT (Veterans) . Henry P. McNeil BURIAL AGENT (Board of Health) . Maurice H. Shirley *Deceased
** To Fill unexpired term
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SUPERVISORS OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
Roy E. Parks
Annie Dunham
Walter G. Prince
Francis W. Perry
TOWN ACCOUNTANT .
. Isabelle V. Freeman
TOWN COUNSEL
. Robert Geogan, Esq.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
. Frank E. Phillips, Jr.
TOWN HISTORIAN .
. Dorothy Wentworth
MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSIONER FOR DUXBURY . George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D.
WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Victor D. Nickerson
Irving H. Locke
Frank A. Davis
Norman White
Myron Linde
Gordon Tucker
Manuel Oliver
RECREATION ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Walter F. Kopke, Jr.
1961
Dorothy Wentworth
1961
John D. Osborn
1961
Joseph Velardo .
1962
Alice Savastano 1962
Reatha Burns
1963
Paul N. Swanson
1963
CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Joseph F. Clark Raymond P. Chandler Roy E. Parks
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JURY LIST - JULY 1, 1960
List of persons qualified to serve as Jurors in the Town of Duxbury from July 1, 1960 to July 1, 1961.
Bennett, Ruth M.
Parks Street
Housewife
Brennan, Isabel C.
Depot Street
Dental Asst.
Burnham, Charles K.
Water Street
Sales Manager
Colburn, Alexander C.
Tremont Street
Comm. Eng.
Couch, Myrtle I.
Partridge Road
Housewife
Crocker, Robert S.
Chestnut Street
Caretaker
Dupuy, Howell E.
St. George Street
Executive
French, Gertrude M.
Standish Street
Housewife
Gardner, Virginia N.
Captain's Hill Road Housewife Bay Ridge Lane
Public Accountant
Leonard, Edwin P., Jr.
Washington Street West Street
Draftsman
Otterstein, Robert M.
Summer Street
Ticket Seller
Palfrey, George Gorham
Tremont Street
Analyst
Patrick, Richard
Peterson Road
Executive
Paulding, Dolly
Arrowhead Road
Bookkeeper
Roberts, Francis A.
Bay Road
Serv. Man.
Rogerson, Francis C., Jr. Marshall Street
Sales Eng.
Senscabaugh, LaVerne E. Bay Ridge Lane
Housewife
Sheeley, Wayne M.
Depot Street
Deck Leader
Sinnott, Margaret
Tremont Street
Telephone Operator
Smithson, James
Summer Street
Mechanic
Southard, Ruth M.
Washington Street
Housewife
Spring, Hobart W.
Sunset Road
Prob. Acct.
Sternsher, Helen S.
Chestnut Street
Housewife
Taft, Byron W.
Tremont Street
Oil Dealer
Teravainen, Nancy B.
High Street High Street
Plumber
Velardo, Joseph, Jr.
Wadsworth, Dorothea K. Stetson Avenue
Housewife
Walker, Robert R.
Duck Hill Road
Pub. Relations
Wansker, Charles
Harrison Street
Mortgage Banker
Wildes, Eugene A., Jr.
Captain's Hill Road Auto Dealer
PHILIP W. DELANO JAMES H. W. JENNER J. NEWTON SHIRLEY Selectmen of Duxbury
Housewife
Hicks, Elizabeth
Inv. Banker
Merry, Stanley H.
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of Duxbury:
We are pleased to submit the One Hundred and Eighth annual report of the various officers and com- mittees who comprise your Town Government.
Of primary importance to future generations is the attack on our Protective By-Law which commenced early in 1960 and will continue into 1961. Town Officials and Committees, who have tried for years to interpret an ex- ceptionally ambiguously worded section of the By-Law for the best interests of the Town, have been embarrassed and frustrated by two decrees of the Plymouth Superior Court reversing decisions of the Duxbury Board of Ap- peals. Two Superior Court Justices have so interpreted our By-Law as to defeat the intent of the sentence reading: "provided that if at such time there was other contiguous land of the same owner which might be used in connection with such lot, such land shall be so used to the amount required to constitute a lot of the area and frontage prescribed in this paragraph .. . "
These reversals by the Superior Court have jeopard- ized the continued existence of our protective measures for they have undermined the morale of our people by arousing doubts as to the validity of the provisions of our by-law, and by causing some individuals to question the integrity of those who administer the law. On behalf of the Town the Selectmen have taken an appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court; but meanwhile serious consider- ation should be given to the adoption of amendments which will clearly set forth in no uncertain terms the protective measures which will preserve Duxbury as we know it by protecting the charm and rural character of our town from inroads by those who avail themselves of
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technicalities and who put the letter of the law above its spirit and intent.
The 1960 Annual Town Meeting adopted an amend- ment to its protective by-law designed to protect pur- chasers of homes from hidden health and sanitation haz- ards and to preserve some of the natural beauty spots of the Town. On November 15th the Town was sub- poenaed by the Land Court to defend itself in a suit brought under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 240, Section 14A. This section permits the owner of land to petition the Land Court for judicial determination of the validity of a zoning ordinance, even though the peti- tioner has suffered no loss or ill effects from the by-law in question, and is not aggrieved by an adverse decision of any board or officer.
We have much evidence that most thinking people are firmly entrenched behind our by-law in spite of the controls it imposes. The records of the Appeal Board will clearly indicate that few adverse decisions have been is- sued and that only two denials have resulted in appeals to the Superior Court. With such overwhelming evidence that the Appeal Board has always acted in good faith we are disturbed to find persons who are making an effort to invalidate the beneficial wetland law even before it has been put to a single test.
The World War II Honor Roll in front of the Police Station has been rebuilt and painted.
Beaver Brook Road and a portion of Mullins Avenue were accepted by the Town and have been repaired by the Highway Department.
With the assistance of our Insurance Committee, and a nonparticipating committee, we have made some pro- gress in stream-lining our insurance program. Further study will be given to modernizing the coverages in an
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effort to obtain the maximum protection at the lowest possible costs.
Mr. Edwin M. Noyes, who served as Tax Collector since 1929, has filed his resignation to become effective on March 18, 1961. Mr. Noyes is resigning in order to take a well-earned retirement from duties which have increased in direct ratio to the town's increased population.
Valuable records and documents are afforded a new degree of safety as a result of the construction of the new fire-proof vault in the Town Clerk and Treasurer's Office. At the same time pressure has been relieved in the Select- men's vault which had become so crowded that many vital records could not be adequately protected.
Conditions at the Waterfront in the vicinity of Mat- takeesett Court continue to worsen. Mooring fees have been established and represent a welcome source of re- venue to the town and also assist the Harbor Master in allocating space to the boat owners who are desirous of paying the necessary fee. The parking area is completely inadequate and no amount of policing can relieve this problem. Continued demands for suitable access to the Bay by commercial fishermen and by those who come to Duxbury to enjoy water sports indicate that some pro- gram of expansion must be entertained. The Waterfront Committee is making a study of this and promises to sub- mit recommendations in the near future.
The Army Engineers have requested that we complete the Project of dredging the basin to a total of 21 acres. The Town will be given an opportunity to vote on this at the annual town meeting in 1961.
Proper drainage of our Highways continues to be a serious problem in some areas. Easements will have to be obtained and storm drains and catch basins will have to be installed in order to prevent periodic costly damage to
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landscaping and dangerous flooding of basements, as well as damage to roads and hazardous driving conditions.
As a result of numerous conferences with the Trustees of the Duxbury Beach Association we are trying to co- operate in an attempt to make the beach safer and more attractive for the residents of Duxbury. In this connection we are sponsoring articles in the 1961 Town Warrant de- signed to provide a vehicle and patrolmen to police the area on certain nights. This should reduce the health hazards, danger of cuts from broken bottles, and the con- stant threat of rowdyism. We believe adults who enjoy the beach, as well as our youngsters, are in need of greater protection than they have enjoyed hitherto.
Memorial Day and Fourth of July will be accented this year by the observance of the 100th anniversary of the commencement of the Civil War. The Civil War Cen- tennial Committee are planning certain commemorative activities for these two dates and will work in conjunc- tion with Duxbury Post, American Legion, to program their events.
Hurricane "Donna" arrived on September 12th and caused considerable damage throughout the town, espec- ially along the waterfront. As a single incident, "Donna" vented her greatest fury on the Unitarian Church, which suffered severe roof damages. Trees were severely damaged and the costly task of removing dangerously damaged limbs began even before the blow was over. The courage and devotion of Duxbury Police, Firemen, Tree, Highway, and Waterfront personnel is best exemplified during disasters, and our men deserve high praise for their performance during our 1960 Hurricane and also for their fine services during the December blizzard.
The official numbering of houses has been requested many times. This would aid tradespeople in locating cust-
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omers and would enable the Post Office Department to establish letter carrier service in thickly populated areas. The 1961 town warrant will contain an article suggesting that our by-law be amended to provide for official num- bering.
It is debatable whether fresh paint actually increases production, but delighted employees insisted the work went faster following the redecorating of two offices and two hallways in the Town Office Building.
The town's boundary lines were perambulated this year according to law, and elicited an amused and ap- preciative comment in the news; and speaking of news - this is the year in which our favorite editor published his highly successful, "Put it on the Front Page, Please." Con- gratulations to John H. Cutler.
While progress in the space-probe program aroused the public imagination regarding life in future years, archaeological excavations here brought positive proof regarding some phases of life in the early days of Dux- bury. The supposed site of the home of John Alden was designated many years ago by a bronze and stone marker. This year the Alden Kindred employed a consultant on American Archaeology to ascertain definitely where John Alden's first home really stood. Within a few yards of the stone marker the consultant uncovered many artifacts, the root cellar, and the remains of the foundation of Al- den's first home.
Although this event received only a nominal amount of publicity the Selectmen believe it is one of the out- standing contributions to the historical background of our town. Published elsewhere in this report is a letter which the consultant addressed to the Selectmen, and also a sketch showing an artist's conception of the root cellar and foundation which were uncovered.
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The Selectmen express their thanks to all Officers, Department Heads, and Committees, for their excellent work and fine spirit of cooperation which had made the year 1960 both pleasant and memorable.
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP W. DELANO, JAMES H. W. JENNER, J. NEWTON SHIRLEY, Board of Selectmen
Sketch showing Alden House Site as it would appear after basic restoration as proposed by Roland Wells Robbins
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
The following is a report submitted by the Board of Fire Engineers for the year 1960.
The Department had a total of 115 calls as follows:
Building 25
Oil Burner
6
Automobile
15
Emergency
61
Chimney
4
Bridge
1
False Alarm 1
Coal Burner
1
Stand-By
1
Of our 25 building fires, we have had the heaviest loss in several years, three of them being total losses over which we had very little control because by the time we received the call and arrived at the scene of the fire the buildings were just a total mass of flames, but at least there was no loss of life, which is our first duty.
During the month of May, all public buildings and stores in the town were inspected by the Department. All schools and churches are on a quarterly inspection which is demanded by the Department of Public Safety.
The following is a list of permits issued and in- spected : Bottle Gas 51; Oil Burner 96; also there were 2615 telephone permits and 245 written permits for incinerator and open air fires.
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At this time, I would like to thank the citizens for their cooperation in calling in permits for incinerator and open air fires. Otherwise, if it were not done and we get a report of a fire, we have to send a truck to investi- gate but by your telephone permit, we have that knowl- edge which saves us many unnecessary runs and expense.
In calling the Duxbury Fire Department for fires and emergencies, please call WE 4-2121; for all other business, please call WE 4-5500. In case you do not remember the number, just dial operator and say "EMERGENCY, I WANT THE DUXBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT" and she will call that number. That is a ruling of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company whatever town or city you may be in. We stand ready to answer all fire and emergency calls.
Respectfully submitted,
EBEN N. BRIGGS, Chief
GEORGE S. BUTLER, Asst. Chief
KENNETH O. MACOMBER, Chairman
ALDEN M. BARTLETT, Secretary JOHN DeLORENZO
CARL J. SANTHESON, JR.
THEODORE W. PAGE
Board of Fire Engineers
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REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Forest Warden for the year 1960.
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