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ASSOCIATE PLUMBING INSPECTOR
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CUSTODIAN OF TOWN CLOCK . . Lester Bates DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE . .George S. Butler
CUSTODIAN OF TOWN DUMP . . Forrest E. Dean
DOG OFFICER . . Lawrence C. Doyle
ELECTION OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
DEPUTY INSPECTOR .
. Everett Marston
DEPUTY INSPECTOR . . Alice Merry
ELECTION WARDEN .
. Elwin N. Burdick
DEPUTY CLERK
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. Phyllis Randall
DEPUTY WARDEN .
. Raymond Chandler
ELECTION INSPECTOR . Eunice Dohoney
ELECTION INSPECTOR .
. Robert Palumbo
OTHER ELECTION OFFICIALS
Nancy Brock
Penelope D. Doyle
James R. Truden
Nina Wadsworth
Joseph W. Walsh Clarence Snider
Edith Lucey
Nancy Teravainen Eileen Jones
Norman Rodham
J. Alvin Borgeson
Fidelis M. Fernandes
Robert Crocker James E. Walke
Mary S. Crocker, Election Clerk
Barbara A. Govoni John A. Brock, Jr.
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RECREATION ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Michael F. DeWire . 1966
Edward G. Waddell .
1966
Roy Daub . 1967
William H. Penn
1967
Lottie Lee Haines
1967
Hattie H. Smith
1968
John A. Williams
1968
RECREATION DIRECTOR .
. Ernest L. Gowen, Jr.
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Willard R. Randall . 1966
Harry A. McNaught 1967
Gilbert F. Redlon . 1968
Maurice H. Shirley .
Clerk
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
Wesley B. Stuart
SELECTMEN'S CLERK .
. Isabelle V. Freeman
SHELLFISH CONSTABLE
Manuel Oliver
SUPERINTENDENT OF INSECT PEST CONTROL
Roy E. Parks
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Marshall D. Whitney
SUPERVISORS OF PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Robert S. Crocker Roy E. Parks
Francis W. Perry Walter G. Prince
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SURVEYORS OF WOOD AND LUMBER
*Edwin McAuliffe
Bradley V. Osgood
Ray M. Parks
*Died 1965 June 19
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
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. Isabelle V. Freeman
TOWN COUNSEL .
. Robert J. Geogan, Esq.
TOWN HISTORIAN .
. Dorothy Wentworth
VETERANS' AGENT .
. Henry P. McNeil
VETERANS' CLERK .
. Isabelle V. Freeman
WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
John M. Clark
Frank A. Davis
Jackson S. Kent
Irving H. Locke
Manuel J. Oliver
Victor D. Nickerson
Myron C. Linde
W. Gordon Tucker
Norman B. White
WEIGHERS OF COAL, COKE AND HAY
Elwin A. Barnard B. F. Goodrich
B. F. Goodrich, Jr. Paul McAuliffe H. Thomas Williams
ALL OTHER APPOINTED OFFICIALS
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Everett L. Handy
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Katherine E. Deans
LIBRARIAN .
. Minnie B. Figmic
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TOWN DIRECTOR, COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE Mabel F. Chandler
SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES
Laurel B. Freeman
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER DEPARTMENT
Kenneth O. Macomber
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Ralph N. Blakeman
Bartlett B. Bradley
Richard C. Crocker
Philip W. Delano
C. Russell Eddy
Francis W. Perry
Edward B. Peters
MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER . . Philip W. Delano
ACTING MEMBER . . James H. W. Jenner
TRUSTEES OF THE PARTRIDGE ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Bartlett B. Bradley
Benjamin F. Goodrich, Jr.
Philip W. Delano
Francis W. Perry
Edward P. Hobart Francis L. Swift
Clarence W. Walker
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JURY LIST
List of Persons Qualified to Serve as Jurors in the Town of Duxbury from July 1, 1965, to July 1, 1966
Aldrich, B. C.
Tremont St.
Unemployed
Baker, Granville C.
Tremont St.
Painter
Barber, Paul Cole
Powder Pt. Ave.
Self-emp. taxi driver
Boynton, Marion K.
Washington St.
Housewife
Butler, Edward L.
Powder Pt. Ave.
Security Sales
Carothers, III, Charles G. Lover's Lane
Colburn, Alexander C.
Temple St.
NET & T, Salesman
Colley, Orrin G.
Partridge Rd.
Sales Exec.
Cooper, Robert Ross
Tremont St., RR No.
Salesman
Cope, Philip H.
Summer St.
Foreman
Craig, Henry S.
Off Tremont St.
Manager, Fuel Oil Co.
Cutler, Nathaniel R.
Meeting House Rd.
Retired Banker
Cutler, Nathaniel R., Jr. Partridge Rd.
Daub, Leroy E.
Island Creek Rd.
Field Engineer
Dohoney, John G.
Tremont St.
Asst. Mgr., Auto Sales
Eddy, C. Russell
Washington St.
VP, Banker
Foster, Doris E.
High St.
Telephone Operator
Friend, Jr., Walter A.
Fort Hill Lane
Vice President, Friend Inv.
Gagne, Ruth N.
Chandler St.
Housewife
Grady, Joseph M.
Tremont St.
VP, Leather Business Securities Salesman
Gray, Douglas M., Jr.
Capt. Hill Rd.
Hopper, Allen O.
Meeting House Rd.
Retired Sales Mgr. Merchandising Super.
Business Consultant Summer Guest House Mgr. Vice President, Mfr.
Kamborian, Jacob S., Jr. Duck Hill Rd. LaFleur, Ruth E.
Duck Hill Rd.
Bookkeeper
Legate, Philip D.
Park St.
Linde, Dorothy I.
Washington St.
McIntosh, Davis C.
Wadsworth Rd.
Mullowney, Robert M. Noble, M. Arthur Olson, William Allen
Harrison St. Bay Ridge Lane
Chandler St., RFD 2
Panarelli, Louis G.
Chestnut St.
Peabody, Vaughan K.
Bay Rd.
Petcoff, James R. Pingree, Charles A.
Tremont St.
Abrams Hill
Mktg. Dir., Leather VP, Inv. Banker
Huddleston, Wm. D., Jr. Oak St.
Johnson, C. Allan Jones, Eileen P.
Sagamore Rd.
Bay Rd.
Owner, Retail Hdwe. Ret. Variety Store Owner
Engineer, Supervisor Sales Representative Math Teacher Painter, Gen'l Dynamics Art Director, Designer Retired Baker
Life Ins. Agent
Investment Counselor
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Prince, Philip B.
Duck Hill Rd.
Sales Rep., IBM
Pynn, Russell J.
Franklin St.
Banker
Robinson, Evelyn G.
Congress St.
Housewife
Ruprecht, Daniel H. Sampson, Donald V.
Keene St.
Treasurer, Lumber Yd. Housewife
Sangiolo, Josephine Schaffer, Richard C.
Pinewood Lane
Bottled Gas Appliances
Seaver, Virginia D.
Tremont St.
Practical Nurse
Simmons, Wilma B.
Alden St.
Taxi Driver
Stegmaier, Charles L. Tirrell, Marie T.
Wadsworth Rd.
Housewife
Totten, Katharine S.
Elder Brewster Rd.
Housewife
Tucker, W. Gordon
Elder Brewster Rd.
Marine Surveyor
School Cafeteria Worker
Viall, Doris M. Vincent, Joseph
Woodridge Rd.
Warehouseman
Wait, Margaret M.
King's Town Way
Housewife
Rental Broker
Stock Broker
Mayflower Lane Housewife
Ret. Sales Manager
Mayflower Lane Capt. Hill Rd.
Golf Professional
Church St.
Artist
PHILIP W. DELANO
JAMES H. W. JENNER
CHARLES M. TENNEY, JR. Board of Selectmen Duxbury, Massachusetts
Summer St., RFD
Truck Driver
Summer St.
Eagle's Nest Rd.
Sales Mgr.
Weld, Lothrop M., Jr. White, Dixon B. Whiton, Evalyn G.
Friendship Lane Washington St.
Whiton, Harry H. Wormstead, Roland C. Youse, Gertrude A.
Chestnut St.
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1965 Selectmen's Report
To the Citizens of Duxbury:
We submit herewith our One Hundred and Thir- teenth annual report of the Officers and Committees of the Town of Duxbury.
The street numbering for home mail delivery has been continued. More funds will be needed for 1966 as the Commonwealth requires voting lists shall include, and be printed by, street and number now that our popu- lation exceeds 5,000.
The recreation program, under the supervision of Mr. Ernest Gowen, has progressed with much enthu- siasm. Mr. Gowen's informative report will appear else- where in this volume.
At the Annual Town Meeting in March 1965 the Moderator was authorized to appoint committees to in- vestigate the needs of the School, Library, Police and Fire Departments. These committees have organized and proceeded to study the problems in their respective areas. The Selectmen have met with these committees and have offered our help and suggestions. The Select- men believe the Finance Committee and the Planning Board should be responsible for recommending a prior- ity list so that the Town will have some guidance in choosing the most advantageous sequence in which these projects should be accomplished. This is most important, as the tax rate could be seriously affected if too exten- sive a program is attempted in any one year.
The Chapter 90 Highway Construction program pro- gressed as scheduled, with portions of St. George Street and West Street completed. We hope to continue these in 1966. The Chapter 90 Maintenance program was con-
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tinued by resurfacing portions of King Caesar Road and Congress Street. Engineering for a drainage and storm sewer system on Marshall Street was started. We have made layouts of Snug Harbor Drive and Mayflower Lane as authorized by the 1965 Town Meeting. Appropriate articles in the 1966 Town Warrant will offer the Town an opportunity to accept or reject these layouts.
The Board has worked very closely with the M.B.T.A. with an attendance record of 100 per cent at all Executive Board Meetings.
The Authority has given the highest Priority to re- solving the severe transportation problem on the South Shore. The lack of suitable Public Transportation has placed a great over-load on the highway system between Boston and the South Shore. A duo-rail Rapid Transit System will be used in the construction of the proposed extension of the Authority's Express Service system to the South Shore.
The most important considerations for commut- ers, in choosing between transit and automobile, are time, convenience, comfort and cost, and the project is being designed to be attractive on all these points.
The South Shore rapid transit line will be an elec- trified two track, high performance line generally locat- ed on the Old Colony right-of-way. The Authority has recently acquired said right-of-way to a point beyond North Braintree. Provisions for continuing the existing railroad freight service will be made on a separate third track.
The first phase of the plan will be from South Sta- tion to North Braintree. A new tunnel is planned from South Station to State Street.
To maintain the same high standard of local serv- ices, the operating expenses of the various Town depart-
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ments will rise. We hope this increase will be partially offset by the increased revenue from taxation on addi- tional houses. High taxes have been the downfall of many nations in both ancient and modern history. We hope you will heed this warning.
The Selectmen thank all the Committees, Town Offi- cials, and Town employees, for their fine services in the year 1965.
PHILIP W. DELANO JAMES H. W. JENNER CHARLES M. TENNEY, JR.
Board of Selectmen
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Report of the Fire Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I would like at this time to express to every member of the Duxbury Fire Department, both permanent and volunteer, my very sincere appreciation for their whole- hearted support during the past year. Together we have made several changes in our organization which will help us to build a stronger and better trained department.
We answered 476 calls in 1965, this total is 47 less than the same period in 1964. As will be noticed there was a drop in the number of "Brush and Grass" fires, also many less calls listed under "Fires other than Build- ings." I believe we should thank the citizens of Duxbury for making this drop possible, by being more "Fire Con- scious." A break-down of the two years is as follows:
1964
1965
Ambulance Calls
143
176
Brush and Grass
69
50
Building Fires
32
22
Drownings
1
6
Emergency Other Than
Fire and Ambulance
64
41
Fires Other Than Building
95
56
Investigations
72
80
Mutual Aid
22
12
Skin Divers and Rescue Boat
3
11
Resuscitator and Inhalator
with 41 Truck
4
2
Woods and Forest
18
28
523
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No Permit Fires
42
27
False Alarms
2
7
Bomb Scare
0
4
There were 2961 permits issued for open air fires. 41 Oil Burner permits, 19 Bottle Gas and 180 City Gas installations were inspected and tested. All public build- ings and stores were inspected periodically. Quarterly inspections were made in schools, nursing homes, rest homes and churches as required by the Department of Public Safety. Quarterly inspections were made for the Insurance Rating Board of all Town-owned buildings.
The Fire Department ambulance answered 176 calls involving 190 persons. It traveled 5438 miles, which averages out to approximately 30 miles per call. The total cost of operation exclusive of depreciation and gaso- line was $83.54. I sincerely hope that the town will continue to allow us to provide this service on a no- charge basis. Again I will say from the very bottom of my heart, I believe the least we can do for our fellow man is to care for him in his time of desperate need without any thought of financial reimbursement.
I will request the Selectmen to put an article in the Town Warrant asking the Town to provide money to purchase a new combination pumping engine.
We will be faced again this year with the problem of providing a new building for the Fire Department. I sincerely hope that each one of us will realize that it is our individual responsibility to face this problem. We should not always look for the least expensive way. We should provide a building which will be large enough, with the proper facilities, and built of suitable material to serve well, with the least amount of upkeep for many years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE S. BUTLER, Chief.
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Report of the Recreation Activities Committee
The Recreation Activities Program, continuing the pattern first established in October, 1964, maintained a "Teen Lounge" type program at the Old Town Hall, ac- tivities for teen agers, on a "Getting better acquainted" basis. This tedious (to some) step was essential in order to allow the Director sufficient time to know the com- munity, and for the Community to get to know the Director. This continued until April 1965, when the pro- gram stress was altered to Outdoor Activity. This includ- ed Softball and Baseball and Volleyball for all ages.
Immediately after the close of school, a Community Tennis Program was set up under the Tutelage of Miss Audrey Hibbett, ably assisted by Miss Joanne Fox. 125 were enrolled in this five-week program, and matches were set up in surrounding communities to give the pupils a chance to demonstrate how much they had learned.
Duxbury's first organized Summer Playground pro- gram got underway immediately after the Fourth of July weekend, and with a staff of Janice Martin and Donna Trout, some 287 children enrolled for the seven- week program. In addition, the program enjoyed the services of 20 adult and teen volunteers. Each week was highlighted by a special "day" or event. Average daily attendance was 81. During the summer organized Soft- ball and Outdoor Basketball was available for Teen Age Groups.
As a result of the experience gained in the operation in 1964 and part of 1965, it seemed desirable to have greater responsibility placed in the hands of the Junior High-Senior High students, subject to direction of the Recreation Director. With this thought in mind, a Dux-
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bury Town Team Committee was instituted, which com- mittee is composed of representatives of all grades 7 through 12. These representatives were elected by stu- dents of their own grade and ages and, working with the Recreation Director, these elected representatives have reconstructed many of the Teen programs and ac- tivities. This committee meets once a month with the Director and a representative from the Recreation Activ- ities Committee to discuss and plan programs.
In most cases it has been desirable to adopt a series of programs for the 7th and 8th grade groups and a separate program for 9 through 12.
At the present writing the following programs are active. A Stamp Club under the Direction of Mr. Hud- dleston, an Arts and Crafts Club and a Leadership Train- ing Club for summer programs under the direction of Mr. Gowen, a Community Men's Basketball Program with Mr. Dewing in charge, a Community Teen Bad- minton activity with Mr. Gowen in charge, a Rifle Club supervised by Mr. Congalton, and Guitar Classes with a Miss Eisner as instructor, Chess Club with Mr. O'Neal, a Camera Club supervised by Steve Hansen, a Model Makers Hobby Group with Mr. Gowen supervising, and a Community Hockey Program under the instruction of Mr. Murphy for both Senior and Junior High students, the operation of which is only waiting for skating weather. The total number involved in all these groups is approximately 250, every week.
The Town Teen Committee has sponsored (with the Recreation Department) a total of 7 dances with an average attendance of 200 at each. Saturday Gym pro- grams have drawn an average of 100 boys each Satur- day and this Fall, under the guidance of Mr. David Webb, an Intermediate Basketball League has been es- tablished with 5 teams, and a regular schedule of games has been set up. These Younger boys are coached by
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the Senior High boys, and everybody plays, regardless of ability. The teams are balanced as to ability, and enthusiasm is very high. The Duxbury Council of Churches have set up an Interfaith Church League, under the guidance of the Recreation Department and a game schedule set up.
In addition to Saturday Gym programs there have been Gym programs in the High School Gym on Fri- day and Saturday evenings, and it is expected that this activity will continue through Spring.
During vacation periods, special programs and activ- ities were set up, for all ages and interests, including the Christmas Week Ski Party to George's Mills, N.H., where 14 of our young people had a wonderful three days. The 1965 season concluded with a happy note, at the two New Year's Day Parties, one at Legion Hall for the Senior High, and one for the Junior High at Old Town Hall. There were a total of 275 young people involved in both events. In 1964, total teen registration was 360 over the 9 months of activity. In 1965, from Sep- tember to December 30 - Total teen registration was 387. Participation averages are up, interest is higher, enthusiasm greater, prospects for future planning and programming brighter.
The Recreation Activities Committee is indebted to Mrs. Constance Brown and Virginia Dunmore for the excellent work they have done in providing chaperons for the various evening activities.
During the year Mr. Roy Daub has acted as Chair- man of the Recreation Activities Committee and Mrs. J. Verity Smith and Mrs. Lee Haines were appointed to the committee by the Selectmen to replace Walter Kopke and Theodore Reed who had to resign because of the pressure of business and other activities.
The amount of $442.65 was turned in to the Town which represents proceeds and income from Movie Pro- grams, coke sales, etc.
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The Committee wishes to thank all those volunteers, adults and teenagers who have supported the programs those organizations who have aided the programs by their support, interest and participation. Special thanks is due Dr. Handy, the school personnel and the School Committee for the extensive use of school facilities, the Duxbury Rotary Club, Duxbury Legion Post No. 223, the Duxbury Clipper, Duxbury Council of Churches, Mrs. Pyle and Quincy Patriot Ledger, and to all of those, too numerous to mention, children, young people and adults who helped make the entire program go, by their enthusiastic participation.
ERNEST L. GOWEN, JR., Director Recreation Activities Committee ROY DAUB, Chairman MICHAEL DEWIRE, JR. MRS. LEE HAINES WILLIAM H. PENN
MRS. J. VERITY SMITH
EDWARD G. WADELL JACK WILLIAMS
Report of the Gas Inspector
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Duxbury, Massachusetts Gentlemen:
As Gas Inspector for the Town of Duxbury, I made the following inspections during the year of 1965:
There were 199 gas permits taken out. These per- mits included the inspection of 375 gas appliances installed in Duxbury.
Respectfully submitted, HOWARD M. BLANCHARD
Gas Inspector
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Report of the Board of Public Welfare and
Bureau of Old Age Assistance
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury:
The Board of Public Welfare respectfully submits the following report for 1965:
There have been a few changes in the General Laws of Massachusetts and in the Federal Laws that affected the amounts of money to be paid to persons receiving Old Age Assistance. The Social Security payments were increased in September, retroactive to January 1, 1965. This gave persons in receipt of Social Security and Old Age Assistance an added income. The allowance for Leisure Time Activity for Old Age Assistance was in- creased from $6.00 to $11.50 a month.
It is with deep regret that the Board of Public Wel- fare notes the passing of Adrian R. Cordeau who served as a member of this Board since 1957. Heartfelt sym- pathy is extended to his son.
On November 22, 1965, Richard C. Washburn was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Public Welfare.
Four children were able to attend camp during the Summer through donations made by various organiza- tions. It is to be noted that the rates for camp vary and in many instances have increased.
We wish to thank the Kiwanis, American Legion, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Camp T, members of the Bap- tist Church, Boy Scout Troop 52, Council of Churches, and the six generous citizens of the town who have
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helped to bring much happiness to those less fortunate through their donations for camp, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Board of Public Welfare wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and the Police Department for their help and cooperation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, HOWARD M. CLARK, Chairman
NANCY B. TERAVAINEN PAUL M. SWANSON RICHARD C. WASHBURN
EDWARD G. BOTTENUS
Report of the Tree Warden
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury:
First of all during the Winter, one of our jobs is to keep the snow plowed off and sand fourteen miles of streets.
Our work on trees along the streets consisted of removing branches and trees that extended over and into the highway, causing traffic interference. Trees that might blow down during storms were also removed. Others were cut back at the tops or cabled to prevent them from splitting down.
During the Spring, twenty-one trees were planted. Due to the drought, only eleven trees were planted this Fall.
Our nursery has been enlarged this year to take care of some sizeable Pin Oaks donated by the Rotary Club.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS, Tree Warden
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Report of the Superintendent Insect Pest Control
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
All members of this Department have met the re- quirements of the State Pesticide Board and have re- ceived a license to apply insecticides.
The insects that are on the State Insect Pest List were not too troublesome to us the past season. First to show up in the Spring is the Tent Caterpillar. There is always an infestation at Duxbury Beach. It produced only eighteen nests last season. We found five other Tent Caterpillar nests in the rest of the town.
Another bug on the pest list is the Elm Leaf Bee- tle, which did very little damage to our Elm trees this past season. Also the Japanese Beetle gave us no trouble and the Gypsy Moth has not been seen for years.
Bark Beetles that infect the Elms are on the build- up. A crew of men should spend all of their time on this project by pruning, cutting down and burning beetle-infested wood.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS, Superintendent.
Control of Dutch Elm Disease
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury:
Our work in this Department during the Winter, consists of cutting down and burning up of the diseased Elm trees. During the bad weather and when not on snow and ice removal, our time is spent on cleaning up and painting our spray equipment.
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Our Elm trees are given a dormant spray before the leaves come out. All Elm trees are given one foliage spray and the trees close to buildings received 2 sprays last season.
Pruning, sampling and removing of diseased trees continues during the Summer.
There were twenty-one samples of suspected Dutch Elm Disease sent to Amherst to be tested. Fifteen con- firmations of the disease were returned. All diseased trees are burned at the Dump. Twenty-two other beetle-infested trees were also removed.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. PARKS, Superintendent
Report of the Plumbing Inspectors
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Following is our report as Plumbing Inspectors for the Town covering the year 1965.
There has been a total of two hundred and two (202) plumbing permits issued in 1965.
Fees collected for the year amounted to 977.00.
Nine hundred seventy-six dollars were paid to the Inspectors for their inspections.
Three Plumbing Inspector Association meetings were attended during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
HERBERT C. WIRT, Plumbing Inspector WILLIAM GARRITY, Assistant Inspector
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Report of the Cemetery Trustees
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury:
We submit our report for the year 1965.
The report of the Superintendent of Cemeteries has been received, noting the work done in the cemeteries, and is made a part of this report.
Our perpetual care funds continue to grow at about the same rate and now take care of 34 per cent of our budget. The annual care receipts and payment for work done in the cemeteries reimburse the town for another 24 per cent.
We would like to state that many favorable remarks have been mad by the People doing business with the Superintendent about the convenience of the new office building.
We are requesting an appropriation of $19,196.00 to carry on the work of the Cemetery Department for the year 1966.
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD P. HOBART, Chairman
DR. HERMAN C. BUMPUS, JR. ERNEST W. CHANDLER CARL E. JOHNSON J. NEWTON SHIRLEY, Secretary
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Report of the Building Inspector
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