Town annual report for the town of Duxbury for the year ending 1956-1960, Part 61

Author: Duxbury (Mass.)
Publication date: 1956
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1510


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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


34


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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