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At the present time the Highway Department has a reservoir of projects amounting to approximately $105,000 in Federal funds, which will keep the present men at work for about three years.
We are showing on the following eight pages approved projects as to what has been done and yet to do; also projects submitted to Washington for their approval:
APPROVED W.P.A. SIDEWALKS
Federal Funds
$38,460.00
Sponsor Funds 31,686.00
Project Total $70,146.00
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1938 Work Sidewalks on Streets Listed Below, Completed
Lin. Ft. 580
Pond St .- Cemetery to Fairview Ave .- South Side
2,750
Frederick Rd .- North Side
640
Safford St .- Franklin St. to Franklin St.
830
Tremont St .- Hobart Ave. to Brow Ave .- East Side
540
Tremont St .- Washington St. to Central Ave .- West Side
1,350
Thayer Pl .- South Side
490
West St .- Washington St. to Walnut St .- North Side.
2,090
Mt. Vernon Ave .- Washington St. to Mt. Vernon St .- North Side
960
Clark St .- Washington St. to Wyman Rd .- North Side.
350
School St .- Washington St. to President Rd .- South Side.
300
Washington St .- Common St. to Bridge-West Side
740
Above Cost:
Federal
$8,245.48
Sponsor
5,157.80
Total
$13,403.28
APPROVED SIDEWALKS ON STREETS YET TO BE DONE
Lin. Ft.
Adams St .- Elm St. to Fore River Tracks, South Side.
2,780
Allen St .- Shaw St. to Quincy Ave.
1,330
Ash St .- West St. to Hollis Ave., West Side.
790
Bickford Rd .- Quincy Ave. to end of curbing, North Side
840
Bower Rd .- Elm St. to end of curbing, both sides
1,340
Columbus Ave .- Fountain St. to last House, South Side
600
Fountain St .- Pearl St. to Sagamore St., East Side.
820
Hancock St .- Frederick Rd. to Hancock Ave., West Side
850
Hobart St .- Prospect St. to Hayward St., West Side.
1,350
Hollis Ave .- Oak St. to Walnut St., North Side
750
Hunt Ave .- Middle St. to Jersey Ave., South Side
600
Independence Ave .- Washington St. to Quincy Line, West Side
970
Lemoyne St .- River St. to last house, East Side
610
Mt. Vernon St .- West St. to Western Ave., West Side
970
Middle St .- Arnold St. to opposite Hunt Ave., North Side
700
Monatiquot Ave .- Maple St. to Walnut St., North Side
2,060
Oak St .- West St. to Hollis Ave., West Side.
800
President Rd .- Washington St. to School St., East Side
730
River St .- Middle St. to Arnold St., North Side
810
Shaw St .- Somerville Ave. to Hayward St., East Side
690
Staten Rd .- Common St. to last house, both sides.
1,100
Quincy Ave .- end of curb at house No. 42 to North Side R.R. tracks
420
Quincy Ave .- end of curb Commercial to South Side of R.R. tracks
90
APPROVED W.P.A. CURBS
Federal Funds
$27,394.00
Sponsor Funds
14,402.00
Project Total
$41,796.00
Brow Ave .- Tremont St. to Academy St .- Both Sides
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1938 Work Curbs on Streets Listed Below, Completed
Lin. Ft.
Washington St .- existing curb to Monatiquot Ave., West Side 280
Pond St .- Cemetery to Fairview Ave., South Side. 580
Frederick Rd .- Washington St. to Hancock St., South Side.
Safford St .- Franklin St. to Franklin St., East Side. 620
830
Tremont St .- Hobart Ave. to Brow Ave., East Side. West St .- Washington St. to Walnut St., North Side 2,090
540 Mt. Vernon Ave .- Washington St. to Mt. Vernon St., North Side
960
Above cost:
Federal
$9,465.06
Sponsor 2,745.33
Total
$12,210.39
APPROVED CURBS ON STREETS YET TO BE DONE
Lin. Ft.
Fountain St .- Pearl St. to Sagamore St., East Side.
820
Thayer Pl .- Hall Ave. to Washington St., South Side. 540
Mt. Vernon St .- West St. to Western Ave., West Side 970
Oak St .- West St. to Hollis Ave., West Side.
800
Monatiquot Ave .- Ash St. to Walnut St., North Side.
1,630
Ash St .- West St. to Hollis Ave., West Side. Hollis Ave .- Oak St. to Walnut St., North Side.
790
President Rd .- Washington St. to School St., East Side.
730
River St .- Middle St. to Arnold St., North Side.
810
Lemoyne St .- River St. to last house, East Side
610
Shaw St .- Somerville Ave. to Hayward St., East Side.
690
Hobart St .- Hayward St. to Prospect St., West Side
1,350
Hayward St .- South Side
1,540
Hayward St .- North Side
1,170
Quincy Ave .- Curb at house No. 42 to North Side of R.R. tracks
420
Quincy Ave .- Curb from Commercial St. to South Side R.R. tracks
90
APPROVED ROADWAYS W.P.A.
Federal Funds $25,971.00
Sponsor Funds 14,610.00
Project Total $40,581.00
1938 Work
Brookside Road (Completed)
1350 ft. of Roadway; 761 ft. of Drainage; 10 Catch Basins; 4 Manholes.
Federal Expenditure $8,083.28
Sponsor Expenditure 3,178.44
Total $11,261.72
Cedarcliff Road (Completed)
840 ft. of Roadway; 78 ft. of Drainage; 1 Catch Basin. Federal Expenditure $4,865.76
Sponsor Expenditure 1,416.80
Total $6,282.56
750
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Wampatuck Road (Completed) 810 ft. of Roadway; 50 ft. of Drainage; 2 Catch Basins. Federal Expenditure $2,209.64 Sponsor Expenditure 537.21
Total $2,746.85
B. V. French Street (60% Completed)
500 ft. of Roadway; 300 ft. of Drainage; 3 Catch Basins. Federal Expenditure $3,763.67
Sponsor Expenditure 901.23
Total
$4,664.90
APPROVED ROADWAYS YET TO DO
Lin. Ft.
Arthur St .- Edgehill Rd. to Gordon Rd.
225
Shepard Rd .- Jefferson St., South
850
Grove St.
400
Veranda Rd.
200
Arthur St.
300
Oregon Ave.
700
Rose Ave.
900
Faxon St.
1,000
APPROVED W.P.A. STREET SIGNS
Federal Funds
$990.00
Sponsor Funds
482.00
Project Total
$1,472.00
1938 Work
300 Signs made up; 75 Signs erected.
Above cost:
Federal
$848.25
Sponsor
121.16
Total
$969.41
APPROVED STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS W.P.A.
Federal Funds
$4,147.00
Sponsor Funds
1,378.00
Project Total
$5,525.00
1938 Work
Federal Expenditure
$2,601.94
Sponsor Expenditure
997.52
Total Cost
$3,599.46
APPROVED IMPROVEMENT OF ROADSIDE W.P.A.
Federal Funds
$3,668.00
Sponsor Funds
1,091.00
Project Total
$4,759.00
1938 Work
The above work is to be done on Quincy Ave., from Edgehill Rd. to Beechwood Rd. Nothing done as yet.
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APPROVED W.P.A. STORM WATER DRAINS, MANHOLES AND CATCH BASINS
Federal Funds
$21,710.00
Sponsor Funds 11,137.00
Project Total
$32,847.00
1938 Work
Safford St .- 100 ft. of drainage-1 catch basin. West St .- 2 catch basins-1 manhole.
APPROVED DRAINS, ETC., YET TO BE DONE
Stetson St .- from No. 22 to Prescott Lane-6 manholes-10 catch basins.
Shaw St. opp. Sheppards 450 ft .- 3 manholes-4 catch basins-rebuild 1 basin
Commercial St .- from No. 804, 750 ft .- 3 manholes-6 basins. Commercial St .- from Fore River R.R. to ledge, 600 ft .- 3 manholes -6 basins.
Cedar St .- from School St. to Haven R.R., 700 ft .- 2 manholes-6 basins.
River St .- from Middle St., 200 ft. west-1 manhole.
River St .- from No. 198 to existing pipe, 460 ft .- 3 manholes-4 basins. Middle St .- from Arnold to Whittier, 350 ft .- 1 manhole-3 basins. Middle St .- from River, South, 460 ft .- 2 manholes-4 basins-rebuild 1 basin.
Arbutus Ave .- from Plymouth to Washington, 230 ft .- 2 manholes- 2 basins.
Liberty St., 750 ft .- 5 manholes-6 basins.
Jersey Ave., 250 ft .- 1 manhole-2 basins.
Harrison Ave., 200 ft .- 3 manholes-6 Basins.
Fogg's Drain-630 ft. of 15 in. VC Pipe-820 ft. of 20 in. VC Pipe- 7 Manholes.
Fogg's Drain:
Inasmuch as Quincy Ave. eases into this drain, the State has turned over to us to be used here, the following material: 630 ft. of 15 in. Reinf. Concrete Pipe; 3000 Brick.
W.P.A. PROJECT PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO WASHINGTON- WAITING FOR APPROVAL
West Street Culverts
Federal Funds
$18,536.00
Sponsor Funds
10,896.00
Project Total
$29,432.00
Curbs
Federal Funds
$56,351.00
Sponsor Funds
33,968.00
Project Total
$90,319.00
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W.P.A. CURBS
Lin. Ft.
930
Academy St .- west side Bellevue Ave .- Washington St. east-north side
250
Bellevue Rd .- Hewmason Rd. to Stetson St .- east side.
1,180
Burroughs Rd .- Elm St. to Perry Rd .- both sides.
1,670
Cabot Ave .- Cleveland Ave. to last house-both sides
580
Central St .- Summer St. to Taylor St .- west side
460
Charles St .- Park St. to Elm St .- east side.
500
Cochato Rd .- Hollis Ave. to Storrs Ave .- east side
1,150
Crescent Ave .- Pearl St. to last house-west side
370
Dean St .- Oak St. to Cochato Rd .- south side.
500
Edgemont Rd .- Shaw St. 330 ft. east-both sides
660
Edgemont Rd .- from No. 36 to No. 98-south side
760
Elm St .- Charles St. to Cedar St .- north side.
795
Elmlawn Rd .- Elm St. to existing curb-both sides
1,680
Elmwood Ave .- Sumner St. to Sumner Ave .- south side
225
Elmwood Ave .- from existing curb to Franklin St .- north side Fairfield St .- Washington St. to Holmes St .- both sides 880
560
Harrison Ave .- Cleveland Ave. to Middle St .- south side
1,000
Hawthorn Rd .- Home Park Rd. to Washington St.
1,940
Highland Ave .- Hancock St. to Jefferson St .- north side
640
Hillview Rd .- Washington St. to last house-both sides
1,600
Holmes St .- Washington St. to Independence Ave .- both sides
930
Kew Rd .- Strathmore Rd. to Middle St .- south side.
370
Mt. Vernon Ave .- Washington St. to Mt. Vernon St .- north side
960
Mt. Vernon St .- West St. to Weston Ave .- west side.
970
Marshall St .- Middle St. to Hamilton St .- north side
1,220
Middle St .- Elm St. to River St .- west side.
1,200
Myrtle St .- Middle St. to Vine St .- south side
650
Park St .- Cedar St. to last house-south side.
840
Plain St .- from R.R. to last house-north side
1,600
Sampson Ave .- south side
600
School St .- Cedar St. to Church St .- both sides
1,600
Shaw St .- Howard St. to Braintree-Quincy Line-west side
1,000
Sherbrooke Ave .- south side
1,060
Spruce St .- River St. to Myrtle St .- east side
520
Stetson St .- Bellevue Rd. to Brookside Rd .- north side
250
Strathmore Rd .- Union St. to last house-east side
230
Strathmore Rd .- Kew Rd. to Union St .- west side.
100
Taylor St .- Washington St. to Tremont St .- south side
700
Totnes Rd .- Middle St. to end of acceptance-north side
260
Sumner Ave .- Hollingsworth Ave. to Elmwood Ave .- west side
550
Sumner Ave .- Elmwood Ave. to Lakeview Ave .- east side. .
280
Sumner St .- Lakeview Ave. to Elmwood Ave .- both sides.
560
Quincy Ave .- south side
510
Vine St .- east side
520
Waldron Rd .- Washington St. to Beals Rd .- both sides.
1,520
Walnut St .- Storrs Ave. Ext. to Parkside Ave .- both sides ..
800
Walnut St .- Hollis Ave. to West St .- west side .
580
Webster Rd .- Washington St. to Wilmarth Rd .- north side . Weston Ave .- south side
670
Wilmarth Rd .- Webster Rd. to last house-east side
620
Wyman Rd .- Webster Rd. to Shaw Ave .- east side
1,130
Howard St .- Hayward St. to Quincy Line-west side
2,580
Howard St .- Hayward St. to Shaw St .- east side
1,520
Middle St .- Union to Marshall.
1,050
Georg Anna-south side 230
Talbot Rd .- east and west sides
1,000
Total
49,720
1,460
Harding Ave .- Cleveland Ave. to last house-both sides
200
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PROPOSED ROADWAYS REFERRED TO THE HIGHWAY AT TOWN MEETING, OCTOBER 10, 1938
Project Proposal being writtten.
Lin. Ft.
Bradley Road
425
Ellsworth St.
520
Carter Road 426
Faulkner Place
500
Wynot Road
643
CHURCH STREET
At our regular town meeting in March 1937, $18,500 was appro- priated for construction of Church and Center Streets, under what we term a Chapter 90 project, whereby the town and state, or a con- tractor and the state, enter into a contract to do certain units of work at a unit price, the total units of work items amounting to approximately $26,000. This means the state set up an allotment of $13,000, to be matched by the town with an additional $13,000. This contract called for installing drains, excavating, filling, guard rail fenc- ing, gravel foundation, etc., with no surfacing except a tarvia surface on a portion of Center Street.
Work was started about September 10, 1937, and discontinued about January 15, 1938 upon a statement from the state engineer that the job was operating at a loss to the town and that it would be advisable to wait until weather conditions were suitable for this type of work. At the time the project was closed the town had spent approximately $11,000.
This project was reopened in May 1938 with a balance of $7,500 in town funds to complete the contract. By using a small crew of workmen and machinery to advantage, we were able to complete the original so-called No. 1 contract. There are still two contracts to go. No. 2 contract which will be started shortly, weather conditions per- mitting, consists of excavating between the Quincy Line and the Underpass Bridge on Center Street, extending the ultimate disposal of drainage, gravel fill, proper traffic lights at the rotary circle and curbing various islands. This work will cost the town an additional $3,000, which was appropriated at our special town meeting in October. There is still a third contract to be taken into consideration, which will consist of placing a permanent surface of broken stone and asphalt top over the entire area, which is now temporarily treated with tarvia. This contract will cost the town an additional $8,000.
Before we have a finished first class project, it will cost the town approximately $29,500 plus land damages (which amount cannot be stated at this time), with an additional expenditure of state funds totaling approximately $24,000, making a grand total for the project of approximately $53,500 plus land damages.
CHAPTER 500
The Town of Braintree received for its share from the State Gaso- line Tax Fund, $21,500 to be used for highway purposes. This money could be spent by the Selectmen on any project or projects, excepting state highways, providing the Selectmen presented the project to the State Department of Public Works for its approval. One project was
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submitted by the Selectmen calling for the expenditure of $6,700 on Elm, Railroad and River Streets to remove car tracks, install new curbing, asphalt sidewalks, etc. This project was approved and work has been started and undoubtedly will not be completed until next spring.
On September 21st came the hurricane, which not only cost the lives of a good many fine shade trees, but also cost the town consider- able money.
The Selectmen immediately declared an emergency and authorized the Highway Department to open all streets as promptly as possible. Seven groups of men were quickly organized who worked willingly and ably until every street in the entire town was passable. This was accomplished in about fourteen hours.
The Highway Department spent approximately $1,782 on emer- gency work, which was authorized by the state to be spent from our Gasoline Fund allotment. The remainder of the $21,500, amounting to about $13,000, has been or will be spent by the Tree Warden's Department.
This has been a very unusual and trying nine months. Almost everything that could happen has taken place, such as, floods in July (7 days and nights of rain), the hurricane in September, and snow in November, most unusually early.
We are attaching to this letter our financial statement for the year 1938.
In conclusion, I extend my thanks to the Selectmen for their co-operation, to my assistant and to the workmen for their loyalty and hard work.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN Q. WENTWORTH,
Superintendent of Highway Department.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Braintree: Gentlemen :
I have the honor and pleasure of submitting to you my report for the year 1938, which shows expenditure accounts of the Highway Department.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN WENTWORTH, Superintendent of Highway Department.
Item
Appropriation
Expended
Balance Unexpended
Carried to 1939
General
Supplies
$860.41
$846.11
$14.30
Gas & Oil
4,700.00
4,280.92
419.08
Patching Streets
10,350.00
9,001.38
1,348.62
Street Cleaning
8,250.00
6,968.38
1,281.62
Drains & C Basins
3,000.00
2,990.36
9.64
Tarvia & Sanding
12,000.00
9,415.09
2,584.91
Repairs to Equipment
7,201.12
7,195.21
5.91
Repairs to Sidewalks
2,500.00
1,549.79
950.21
All Others
4,700.00
4,677.06
22.94
Totals
$53,561.53
$46,924.30
$6,637.23
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Wildwood Ave. Sidewalk Middle Street Sidewalk Hancock Street Sidewalk Widen Union Street
1,146.17
1,146.17
755.99
755.99
1,320.00
1,316.57
3.43
338.01
338.01
W.P.A. Appropriation
17,204.39
15,075.49
$2,128.90
Snow Removal
16,000.00
15,620.18
379.82
Chapter 90 Bal. 1937
$11,144.98 1
20,254.42 )
No. 1 Contract
From State
7,425.22
21,570.20
515.80 S
No. 2 Contract
799.98
Appropriated 10/10
3,000.00 J
Chapter 500 (Estimated)
6,700.00
1,508.55
Hurricane Emergency
1,782.38
3,409.07
Supt. Salary
2,900.00
2,900.00
.
Totals
$121,496.29
$108,137.86
$7,020.48
$6,337.95
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Health Department
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, '37 to December 31, '38
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REPORT OF THE BRAINTREE BOARD OF HEALTH
January 6, 1939.
To the Citizens of the Town of Braintree:
The Board of Health hereby submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1938.
"Life without health means neither liberty, nor the pursuit of hap- piness."
We are pleased to report the Town of Braintree has enjoyed a very healthy year in 1938, no serious epidemics of any contagious disease having occurred. This, we feel, is due in a great part, to the constant check on the children in the schools by the School Department, teachers, doctors, and nurse, Miss Collins. The schools are really our first line of defense.
Then, too, the Diphtheria Clinic held every spring, is proving to be of great value, no case of diphtheria having been reported in Braintree for four years. Last spring 300 children, both pre-school and school children took three inoculations of toxoid serum. However, this record can only be maintained as long as we immunize a sufficient number of children to keep the immunity rate at its present level. As young chil- dren from six months to six years are most susceptible, we urge the parents to take advantage of the Diphtheria Clinic, or have their own doctor immunize them and thus protect them. Another clinic will be held this spring. Dates will be announced later, probably in April and May.
The visiting nurses have made many calls, especially on Tubercu- losis Prevention work, and are always willing to co-operate with this department whenever asked to make calls. Their report will show the benefit of this work.
We especially call your attention to the Dental Clinic under the able direction of Mr. Fisher, Superintendent of Schools. Many children are receiving dental treatment who would otherwise have to go without. We feel this care is, in a great part, responsible for the healthy condi- tion of the children at present and greatly adds to their efficiency in school, thus giving them a better start in life. Whatever money is spent for the dental clinic is repaid many times over, as it helps control con- tagious epidemics, a saving of unknown amount to the town. Mr. Fisher asks no financial gain for his valuable time and work, but only asks enough appropriation to give as many children as possible this dental care. You will also note that there is a refund from this clinic, for those that can pay a little, do so. Mr. Fisher's report will be included in the report of the Board and will speak for itself.
We have had many and varied complaints and at a meeting of the Board on June 10, 1938, a resolution was adopted, "That all complaints of a serious nature should be made to the Board in writing."
Many sewer connections have been made through the efforts of the Board, especially where cesspools are a nuisance and the sewer is avail- able we do insist on sewer connections being made. All plumbing work, which has to do with the sewer line, where sewer is available must now enter sewer before plumbing permit is granted.
There is an ever increasing need for rubbish collection in the Town of Braintree. This subject has been discussed for several years without any action being taken. One has only to drive around the Town to see evidence of promiscuous dumping and in some cases, only a few feet apart, have a "No Dumping" sign staring him in the face. The Health Department has spent ninety-two dollars this year for these signs,
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surely an unnecessary expense. We hope the citizens will appropriate a sum of money at Town Meeting to correct this evil.
We also recommend, and have an article in the warrant, that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to secure a suitable tract of land for a Town Dump, this filling might, in time, secure to the Town another playground.
Seventy-six dog bite cases were reported to the Health Department this year, an increase of 40% over 1937, in each case dog being quaran- tined for 14 days. There were, no doubt, other cases which were not reported. Among this number, there were about ten cases where person was bitten on face, thus necessitating recommendation for vaccine treat- ment, which was accepted in most cases, as face bites are too near the brain, and one can not delay treatment awaiting development in the dog. One dog, fortunately out of a kennel, was proven rabied and two men who took dog to hospital, although not bitten, took 14 inoculations as a preventive measure.
We do feel the need of a Rabie clinic in our Town, the same as many other cities and towns are conducting, and a small appropriation with a small fee for inoculation would probably save the Town money. No telling what one case of rabies might cost the Town of Braintree. If you love your dog's you surely want to protect them as well as yourselves.
The W.P.A Department of Braintree has had a mosquito control project on file for some time, only awaiting action from neighboring towns. No use trying to control mosquitoes in Braintree only to have them come in from adjoining towns where there is no control. Your Health Office also represented Braintree at a meeting in Dedham in November before the Norfolk County commissioners regarding mosquito control for the whole country. A committee was appointed to study this problem and at an early meeting report back to the cities and towns of Norfolk County its progress.
Every city and town, is by law, which went into effect August 18, 1937, bound to provide an equipped basket for premature babies, avail- able at all times day or night. The Board is thereupon required to pro- vide transportation and care for the infant at a hospital equipped for the purpose, the cost to be borne by the Welfare Department if the parents are unable to pay. We have met this requirement and there is now a fully equipped basket available at the Police Station as part of their emergency supplies.
A complete inspection of cafes, restaurants and taverns in the Town was made by the Board. We found that most places appreciate the value of cleanliness, use of hot water for dishes and glasses, rinse at the bars, as a means of attracting business. If some would take as much pride in the outside of their premises as they do inside they would be assured of still more business and trade of the type they welcome.
Outside of the inspection of milk handling and storage in the stores, as well as checking on producers in Braintree we do not know whether or not we are getting the quality milk we should. The only way to be assured of the best quality milk distributed in Braintree, is to have at least quarterly tests made by seizure of samples from producers, and an analysis made. This can only be done with an appropriation for this purpose and the Board hopes the citizens can see the value of this service. Remember, for the milk to be an asset to one's existence it must be of good quality and must be safe from a health point of view.
Your Health Officer has removed from the highways and byways thirty-five dead dogs and fifty cats, six skunks, one wood chuck, one rabbit, and one fox, killed by automobiles or otherwise.
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On May 24, 1938, your Board adopted, after duly advertised in a local paper, new health regulations and plumbing rules and regulations. You are welcome to a copy of these regulations, which may be obtained at the Health Office upon request.
Vital Statistics were ably handled by Mr. Ernest Woodsum in his usual efficient manner.
We call your attention to the detailed reports of the various divi- sions of the department which follow this report-the summary of com- municable diseases, the dental clinic, tuberculosis prevention, and reports of plumbing inspector, the inspector of meats and provisions, and the milk inspector.
Respectfully submitted,
DEANE R. WALKER, Chairman DWIGHT A. CHANDLER, Clerk JOHN J. ATKINSON Board of Health.
FREDERICK C. JOHNSON Health Officer.
REPORT OF MEAT AND PROVISION INSPECTION
January 6, 1939.
To the Board of Health of the Town of Braintree.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my annual report from March 15th, 1938, to January 1st, 1939, inspections of markets, bakeries, and provisions stores, also slaughtering inspection.
Markets, bakeries, and provisions stores inspected 162
Hogs, slaughtering inspected By Charles Matthews, Slaughtering Inspector 7
Only a few cases of meats or provisions condemned. I was instru- mental in having a new refrigerating plant installed in one of the stores where there was leakage and danger of spoiling meats. Stores as a whole, were clean and meet health rules and regulations.
We hope, if the town adopts rubbish collection, conditions will be improved in back of stores, outside I mean. Some improvement is to be noted, however, and we thank those who have co-operated with me upon improving conditions.
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