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Board Of Public Welfare
On November 14 the Board of Welfare regretfully accepted the resignation of Chairman Joseph Serio. At this time the Board wishes to express its appreciation of Mr. Serio's long and sincere service.
At the end of the year the Town Manager is considering names for an appointment to the Welfare Board.
1962 statistics are as follows:
The Old Age Assistance rolls opened on January 1, 1962 with 86 recipients, closed 1962 with 82. High case count for the year was 87 recipients.
Medical Assistance for the Aged opened 1962 with 17 re- cipients, closed the year with 22. High count for the year was 23.
Aid to Dependent Children opened 1962 with 5 cases involving 13 persons. 1962 closed with 7 cases involving 21 persons. This is high for the year.
Disability Assistance opened 1962 with 6 recipients and closed 1962 with 10. This was high for the year.
General Relief (all Town expense) opened 1962 with 1 re- cipient and closed the year with 1. High for the year was 4 re - cipients, involving 20 persons.
The total amount spent during the year for aid to needy persons was $157, 396. 00. Of this amount the Federal Government reimbursed the Town by $87, 341. 44. Of the balance, the Common- wealth of Massachusetts reimbursed the Town by $44, 936. 20, which went into free cash. The net cost to the Town therefore for its Welfare program was $19, 117.91. The total Town 1962 appropriation of $69, 054. 11 plus $1000. 00 from the Lucy Shaw Fund was exhausted. $4760. 00 was recovered under repayment plans.
No new programs were initiated, although new Federal re - imbursement formulas were incorporated with the expansion of Aid to Families with Dependent Children programming.
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Director Paul MacMillan was appointed permanently to the position in March. The Director and the Senior Clerk were involved with in-service training programs initiated by the State Department to enhance the services offered by the local Department.
Respectfully submitted, Thayer S. Warshaw, Chairman Sara B. Rowland
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Annual Report Of The Andover Housing Authority
The year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Two was the twelfth year of occupancy of the Veterans' Housing Project Andover 200-1, and the third year of occupancy of the Housing for the Elderly, Project Andover 667-1.
With the exception of the Urban Renewal Program, the Authority was concerned mostly with maintenance and repair problems. Repairs to concrete steps were done under contract at a cost of $225. Repairs to boiler, also done under contract, $425. Repairs to hot water and steam systems were the major problems.
Some of the anticipated problems for the coming year are: exterior painting, Projects 200-1 and 667-1; new linoleum in a number of kitchens and bathrooms; a new hot water tank in one of the buildings; a number of new locks and continued maintenance of sidewalks and heating system.
VETERANS' PROJECT
Payment to the Town of Andover, in lieu of taxes, for the year 1962 was $1,876. 00.
The Commonwealth Contribution for the year 1962 was $7,735. 87.
There are 56 units in this project, presently housing 263 persons. The average monthly rental is $53. 50, plus an average monthly utility charge of $18. 68.
The established annual income limit, regulated by the State Housing Board, is: for families with one or less minor dependents, $4, 500; two minor dependents, $4, 700; three or more minor de - pendents, $4, 900.
Income allowed for continued occupancy; for families with one or less minor dependents, $5, 000; Two minor dependents, $5, 200; three or more minor dependents, $5, 400.
Shelter rent is based on total family income. Families with one child, 18%; two children, 16%; three children 14%; for each
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dependent child in excess of three, $200. is deducted from total family income.
Seven new families moved into the project during the year.
HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
The Commonwealth Contribution for the year 1962 was $12, 625.00.
This project is comprised of 40 dwelling units, a recreation hall and 2 laundry rooms, and is presently housing 49 persons. The average monthly rental, including all utilities, is $50.00.
The yearly income limits for admission are; for one person, 65 years or older, $2, 500; two persons, 65 years or older, $3, 000.
The yearly income limits for continued occupancy are: for one person, $3, 125; two persons, $3, 750.
One new tenant was admitted to the project this year.
Early this year the Authority conducted a survey to determine whether or not sufficient need existed for a second Elderly Housing Project. At that time, 27 applications were on file, but the response was such that the Authority felt the need did not exist. However, since that time, the number of applications has increased to 40, and the Authority has had many telephone calls from elderly people in need of housing and desiring to file application if and when another project is definitely underway.
URBAN RENEWAL
The Andover Housing Authority, Office of Urban Renewal, reports the following, in summary, on Urban Renewal activities.
In January 1962, James W. Franklin, Director of Urban Renewal, resigned.
On February 18, 1962, Ernest N. Hall was appointed Director. At this time, a concentrated effort was made to obtain approval of the Part I - Application for Loan and Grant, and in June, this approval was received from the Federal Government.
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A great deal of time was spent in presenting to all Town Boards, Town Manager and the general public, all project infor - mation, project costs and general information that was available. This was accomplished by numerous meetings with the Town Boards, groups of interested citizens, civic organizations, local merchants and businessmen, and by distributing over 5, 000 brochures to the voters of Andover.
As a result of the various meetings, and also surveys made by the Planning Board and a group of local merchants, it became apparent that some changes in the program were necessary. The Plan was, therefore, revised to eliminate a portion of land set aside for Elderly Housing and returned to commercial use. The placing of three additional commercial properties as non-acquired parcels, will result in a saving to the Town of their proportionate share of the project costs.
The Urban Renewal Program will be presented to the voters of the Town, for their approval, at the Annual Town Meeting in March 1963.
The members of the Andover Housing Authority, as of Decem- ber 31, 1962, are as follows:
David MacDonald, Jr., Chairman Harold E. Coleman, Vice Chairman
Thomas R. Wallace, Treasurer George A. Noury, Assistant Treasurer Thomas P. Eldred, Assistant Secretary James E. Manning, Secretary and Executive Director Ernest N. Hall, Director of Urban Renewal
A balance sheet reporting the assets and liabilities of Projects 200-1 and 667-1, and the "Central Andover" Urban Renewal Pro- gram, for the period ending December 31, 1962, is attached.
Respectfully submitted
James E. Manning Executive Director
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ANDOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT 200-1 BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 31, 1962
Assets
Cash - Andover Savings Bank
$ 28,989.16
Cash - Essex Savings Bank
Cash - Administration Fund
2,420.64 17,573.81
Cash - Petty Cash 25.00 $ 49,008.61
Accounts Receivable - Tenants
180.50 Debt Service Fund - State Street Bank & Trust Co.
2,513.98
Investments - U. S. A. Treasury Notes @ 2-5/8%, due 2/15/63 15,000.00
Investments - Debt Serv. Trust Fund-State St. Bank &
Trust Co.
1,000.00
Debt Service Trust Fund
442.10
Prepaid Insurance
2,840.17
Development Cost 626,000.00
Less Development Cost Liquidation 111,000.00
515,000.00
Total Assets
$585,985. 36
Liabilities, Reserves & Surplus
Liabilities
Matured Interest & Principal
$ 11,733.30
State Aid Unapplied
1,978.54
Tenants' Security Deposits
1,000.00
Prepaid Rents
226.00
$ 14,937.84
Bonds Authorized
626,000.00
Less Bonds Retired
111,000.00
515,000.00
Reserves
Debt Service Reserve
21,403.01
Unamortized Bond Premium
1,442.10
Reduction Annual Contribution
1,933.96
Operating Reserve
22,400.00
47,179.07
Surplus
8,868.45
Total Liabilities, Reserves & Surplus
$585,985. 36
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ANDOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT 667-1 BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 31, 1962
Assets
Cash - Administration Fund
$
5,077.89
Prepaid Insurance
3,446. 33
Development Cost $505,000.00
Less Development Cost Liquidation 10,000.00
495,000.00
Total Assets
$503, 524. 22
Liabilities, Reserves & Surplus
Liabilities
Prepaid Rents
102.50
Notes Authorized
$505,000.00
Less Notes Retired
10,000.00
495,000.00
Matured Interest and Principal
(33.67)
Reserves
Debt Service Reserve
1,683.00
Operating Reserve
4,873.27
6,556.27
Surplus
1,899.12
Total Liabilities, Reserves & Surplus
$503, 524. 22
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"CENTRAL ANDOVER" URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT MASS. R-22 BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 31, 1962
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash:
Bay State Merchants National Bank $ 827.02
Merrimack Valley National Bank 2,381.30
Petty Cash
20.00
Total Current Assets
$ 3,228. 32
Project Cost:
Total Project Costs to Date
92,619.17
Total Assets
$95,847. 49
Liabilities and Capital
Current Liabilities:
Tax Withholdings $ 176. 08
Pension Fund Deductions and
Contributions 51.74
Total Current Liabilities $ 227. 82
Accrued Interest Payable:
To H. H. F. A. :
Advances 5,487.67
Total Accrued Interest Payable
5,487.67
Advances and Loans Payable:
To H. H. F. A. :
Advances 90,132.00
Total Advances and Loans Payable
90,132.00
95,847.49
Total Liabilities and Capital
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Annual Report Of The Development And Industrial Commission
During the year 1962 there has been very little growth of new industries along Interstate 93 within the Commonwealth. In an effort to stimulate this industrially zoned area of our Town, the Commis- ion has recommended to the Town Manager and Selectmen that two signs be erected on the North and South ends of Route 93 in Andover, indicating that approximately two miles of frontage is available for commercial buildings on both sides of the highway. As of December 31, 1962, the Town Manager has issued a requisition for the expendi- ture required for these signs and it is expected that they will be erected prior to Town Meeting, if negotiations are then completed with the land owners.
It is hoped that Interstate 495 will be ultimately completed to the extent that it will aid our efforts to encourage new businesses to locate in our properly zoned areas, but the progress on this route continues to meet with frustrating delays. During the year the Commission met with representatives from two of the States most prominent industrial realty firms to explore ways and means that might be available to us to promote business growth in Andover. These meetings assured us at least that there was little more that we could do as a Commission to attract business.
Industrial Development is one of the most competitive areas of activity that faces any Town and there is little that can be done to speed up the process unless the Town Fathers wish to recommend the appropriation of a sufficient amount of money to hire a full time professionally trained person to accomplish this. The Commission does not believe this would be a wise move at this time. Instead we will continue to work closely with the Town Manager and do every- thing we can with our very limited budget, to stimulate compatible industrial growth in our Town and diligently follow up on any and all prospects that are brought to our attention.
Respectfully submitted,
Wallace M. Haselton, Chairman Geoffrey Glendinning, Secretary Robert A. Watters George B. Westhaver Charles De Bell Harold Haller
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Board Of Health Nurse And Agent
We submit herewith a brief resume of the activities of the Board of Health for the year 1962:
The following contagious diseases were reported to this office:
1962
1961
1960
Dog Bites
62
41
.76
Tuberculosis
2
2
1
Scarlet Fever
22
8
98
Chicken Pox
304
64
176
Whooping Cough
1
11
11
Measles
183
284
42
Mumps
6
13
215
Syphilis
0
4
3
Infectious Hepatitis
3
4
0
Meningitis Influenzal
1
1
0
German Measles
38
19
58
Meningitis Pneumococcal
0
0
2
Meningitis Staphylococcal
0
0
1
Meningitis Aseptic
0
1
0
Gonorrhea
1
1
0
Shrew Bite
0
0
1
The following licenses were granted and a total of $2797 in receipts for the same has been turned over to the Town Treasurer:
Septic Tank Permits
142
Maintenance of Piggeries
8
Poultry Slaughtering
1
Agencies Giving Day Care to Children Under Seven
4
Mfg. Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
6
Milk
80
Oleo
31
Pasteurization of Milk
4
Camps
2
Garbage & Refuse
23
Swimming Pool
10
Motel
1
Massage
2
Funeral Director
7
Plumbing Permits
217
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Municipal garbage collection was instituted in Andover in September and with the continued co-operation of the townspeople, this will prove to be a much needed community service.
This year the number of new homes requiring individual sew- age facilities has been greater than ever before. All these systems are carefully reviewed and inspected by a representative of the Health Department before a permit for use is issued.
An X-ray Mobile Unit, sponsored by the Essex County TB Association was stationed at Glennie's Dairy Plant in North Andover, and free chest x-rays were made available to all Andover food- handlers.
Approximately 2600 children received Type I and Type III Sabin oral polio vaccine at public clinics held in Central School Gym in April and June. The vaccine was given to the local Boards by the State Department of Public Health, and the program was carried out with the assistance of 50 volunteers.
Other inspectional programs covering food establishments, milk plants, dairy barns, milk trucks, bathing water, Scout Camps, piggeries, housing for transient laborers, nursing homes, Rest Homes, and Day Nurseries, have continued on without change. All complaints were investigated and processed.
Field visits, including case findings were made on all patients and contacts of communicable diseases. Premature Babies and Crippled Children program was carried on as usual.
The annual rabies clinic was held on two successive Saturdays in April and a total of 425 dogs were inoculated.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Nadeau, R. N. Agent
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Report On Gravel Removal Hearings
The Board of Selectmen, acting under the Town By-Law as adopted at the Special Town Meeting of October 7, 1957, and approved by the Attorney General on October 17, 1957, heard 30 petitions during 1962 for permission to remove sand and gravel for sale. These hearings were disposed of as follows:
1 petition was denied 5 new petitions were granted 24 petitions for renewals were granted.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Russell G. Doyle, Chairman William Stewart, Secretary Philip K. Allen B. Allen Rowland James D. Wilson
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Report Of Wire Inspector
I hereby submit my report for wire inspection permits for the year of 1962:
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171 Permits @ $5.00 (New) for $ 855.00
386 Permits @ 1.00 (Add) for 386.00
1 Permit @ 2.00
1 Permit Free (School)
3 Permits Voided
562 Permits - Turned in to Treas: $1,243.00
There have been at least 3 inspections on all New work and one inspection for all others. In addition, Nursing Homes and Day Nurseries are inspected regularly.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexander Ritchie, Jr. Wiring Inspector
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Board Of Appeals Report
During the year 1962, the twenty-seventh year of the Zoning By- Law, the Board heard 55 cases which were disposed of as follows:
31 petitions granted
12 petitions denied
6 petitions withdrawn 6 petitions pending
There were 57 applications accepted and advertised, and the fees of $456 turned over to the Treasurer. Two petitions were withdrawn before the hearings.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred W. Fuller, Chairman Edmond E. Hammond, Secty. Harold A. Rutter, Jr.
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Report Of The Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission during the year 1962 con- tinued its study of open lands in the Town of Andover. The information gained by this study has given us some encouraging leads towards the acquisition of some Conser- vation Areas. Several letters were sent to land owners and at the year's end, the Commission was negotiating for the purchase of one of these parcels.
In June of 1962, the Commission met with members of the Central Merrimack Valley District Planning Board and dis- cussed the proposed Open Space Plan. The Commission recommended that certain additional areas be included, and these areas are now incorporated in the published plan.
During the year, the Commission supported Conservation Legislation by writing letters to both local Representa- tives and the Chairmen of National Committees.
Respectfully submitted, CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Albert R. Retelle, Chairman Ralph H. Goodno William E. Greenwood Heinrich Rohrbach John W. Kimball
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Report Of Building Inspector
There were 507 Building & Repair permits issued as follows:
151 New Dwellings - garages Value: $ 2,429,610
16 Business 379,000
10 Swimming Pools 20,500
21 Foundations 40,700
5 Educational
512,000
218 Alterations & Repairs
326, 745
16 Garages
22,000
Miscellaneous
445,173
18 Renewals
Total Fees - $6,011. Total Valuation - - $ 4, 175,728
There was considerable activity due to the State-takings for Route #495. There were 37 Moving Permits issued but many more were processed which were not moved. Of the 97 Raze Permits, 83 were demolitions for the State.
Elevators were inspected regularly, with a total of 12 Operator's Licenses issued, 1 installation permit and 43 elevator tests.
There were 67 Certificates of Occupancy issued.
A great many Zoning and Building Violation complaints were received, investigated and followed up. Many of the Alteration & Repairs permits were issued in compliance with the Building Code. Most violations were amicably and quickly corrected.
Gravel pits have been under constant inspection throughout the Town.
All electric wiring permits are issued from, and the records kept in, this office.
On the following page is a breakdown of the permits issued by the month.
Respectfully submitted,
Arthur Peatman Building Inspector
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BREAKDOWN OF PERMITS ISSUED BY MONTH
Repairs - Alterations & Other
New Buildings
No. Permits Issued
Valuation
No. Permits Issued
Valuation
January
17
$ 266,500
19
$ 152,700
February
3
18,850
9
7,900
March
13
172,600
22
138, 450
April
20
368, 595
29
56,300
May
16
244, 300
30
32, 160
June
22
305,000
25
22,940
July
20
313,500
49
93,285
August
12
197,000
30
42,200
September
15
415,000
31
22,045
October
14
263,000
31
32,445
November
19
738,000
29
34, 360
December
8
172,000
21
66,600
182
$3, 474, 343
325
$ 701,385
Total Permits Issued
507
Total Valuation $4, 175, 728
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Planning Board Report
Urban Renewal was the most urgent planning activity engaging the attention of the Planning Board in 1962. By special grant of funds from the Finance Committee, the Board was able to engage a highly skilled specialist, Mr. Carl Steinitz, for six weeks during the summer to prepare alternative schemes of development for the entire business district, in which the Urban Renewal project area is included. These schematic plans are designed to provide a basis for evaluating actual layouts and architectural plans in the future, and together with the accompanying written report, contain many stimulating and pro- gressive ideas for Andover's development.
The Central Merrimack Valley Regional Planning District com- pleted its two-year development plan for the four-community region in 1962, with the publication of three further reports, "Transportation Prospects", "Regional Resources and Facilities" and "Future Devel- opment". It is expected that new federal aid will be forthcoming in 1963 to supplement the regional funds and enable the District to em- ploy a virtually full-time professional planning staff, to attempt im- plementation of the previous plans and to assist the four munici- palities with any planning problems of a regional nature.
Further refinement and improvement of the Rules and Regu- lations governing subdivision control in Andover was made by the Planning Board. Some changes have been adopted; some are still pending.
Mr. Jack Schoop of Adams, Howard and Greeley continued his outstanding service to Andover as the Planning Board's consultant. In addition to his work in connection with the Urban Renewal project, he was called upon for advice regarding industrial zoning problems, future school planning and capital expenditures. Working with the Town Manager and heads of the various town departments, he pre- pared a Capital Improvement Program for the years 1963 through 1970. Further details regarding this program will be found in the Town Manager's report.
The Planning Board initiated in 1962 the practice of sending a Planning Board delegate to all public hearings of the Board of Appeals. Increasingly complex zoning laws, especially in regard to industrial, commercial, multiple residential uses, require such close cooper- ation between the two boards.
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The By-law Revision Committee and the Planning Board have agreed upon the essentials of the proposed new Zoning By-law. Finished draft should be ready for presentation to the voters in 1963.
The Planning Board's Chairman, Harold T. King, was elected director of newly reactivated Region 4, including Amesbury through Westford, of the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards. The first, (and highly successful) meeting of the region's Planning Boards was held in Andover in October, concerning the Planning Board's problems in the administration of the Subdivision Control Law.
Andover's pioneer zoning provision for Special Development Plans (so-called "cluster" zoning) attracted widespread attention in 1962. Many inquiries from other communities were received re - garding it. Mr. King spoke on the subject at a state-wide meeting of the Home Builders' Association. Even the federal government has shown interest in Andover's By-law, and sent a representative to examine the various subdivision plans which take advantage of this By-law.
Most of the subdivision plans submitted in 1962, six (6) out of sixteen (16), made use of the Special Development Plans section of the By-law, usually with resultant savings to the developer and ad- vantages to the Town, both aesthetic and economic. The Andover Village Improvement Society has obtained title to one significant "green area" in such a subdivision which has provided a link between Indian Ridge and Baker's Meadow, both owned by the A. V. I. S.
In its administration of the Subdivision Control Law, the Plan- ning Board, during 1962, endorsed 76 plans containing 136 lots under Form A (plans not requiring subdivision control procedure). Sixteen (16) subdivision plans with a total of 334 lots were submitted for con- sideration during 1962. Of these, eleven subdivision plan with a total of 292 lots have been approved; five subdivision plans with a total of 42 lots are still pending.
Respectfully submitted,
Harold T. King, Chairman Virginia Hammond, Secretary John N. Cole, 2nd. James H. Eaton, III Robert Goodwin
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Weights And Measures
The Department of Weights and Measures hereby submits its annual report relating to inspections, reweighings and sealing activities for the year ending December 31, 1962.
A total of 3, 425 items were inspected for proper markings and also reweighed. 1, 674 items were found to be correct, 608 items were under-weight and 1, 143 items were overweight.
The Department sealed 449 weighing or measuring devices, adjusted 70, attached "NOT SEALED" labels on 18 units and con- demned 2 units.
Sealing fees, amounting to $207. 85, were turned over to the Town Treasurer, whose receipt I hold.
Respectfully submitted NEWTON A. JONES
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report Of Animal Inspector
The following report is submitted by the Animal Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1962:
Number of cattle inspected:
Registered 73
Grade 102
175
Number of sheep inspected
29
Number of horses 11
77
Number of goats
3
Number of swine
1,025
Number of barns
" (dairy)
13
Number of dogs quarantined
55
Number of dogs with Rabies
None
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D. Lindsay, D. V. M. Animal Inspector
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Town Of Andover - Jury List
Adams, George J.
Supervisor
30 Pasho Street
Adriance, Nancy C.
Housewife 6 School Street
Ainscow, Elizabeth C.
Housewife
59 Lovejoy Road
Ammon, William H.
Electr. Engr.
54 Corbett St.
Anderson, Edward A.
Asst. Cashier
3 William Street
Arnold, Patricia
Secretary
88 Central St.
Bachmann, Herbert L.
Custodian
18 Stratford Rd.
Bailey, Hartley A.
Elev. Repr.
6 Arthur Road
Baillie, Andrew
Sales Repr .
9 Carlisle St.
Barron, Thomas L.
Transportation
430 Lowell St.
Bauer, Harold C.
Retired
6 Lucerne Drive
Baxter, James G.
Clerk
43 Lowell Street
Belka, Madeline A.
Housewife
58 Red Spring Rd.
Belka, Michael W.
Sales Repr .
58 Red Spring Rd. 15 Woodcliff Rd.
Bennett, James B. Jr.
Salesman
Bentley, Charles T.
Photo Tech.
145 Andover St.
Bolten, John Jr.
Treasurer
Geneva Road
Born, Elizabeth G.
Secretary
21 Canterbury St.
Bowen, Harold G. Manager
9 Argyle Street
Bredbury, Thomas F.
Extractor
35 Pine Street
Brimner, Robert C.
Retired
34 Lowell Street
Bronson, Henry G.
Auto Dealer
7 Chandler Road
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