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On December 31, 1943, Miss Alice Holbrook retired from active service as our librarian. At its December meeting the Board unanimously voted that she be given the title of Librarian Emeritus. For thirty-seven years she has served in the Thayer Public Library with constancy and devotion. Appended to this report is a letter written by the Board in appreciation of the work Miss Holbrook has done in the field of library service for the Town of Braintree. Every citizen who has the library interests of the Town at heart should read this letter, and as many as possible should express their personal appreciation for the unusual service Miss Holbrook has rendered.
In her place the Board has selected Miss Miriam Hall to serve as acting librarian for the year 1944. The Board feels that she is admirably trained for the position. In addition to her Radcliffe College degree, she holds the degree of B. S. from the Simmons College School of Library Science. Miss Hall entered the service of the Thayer Public Library in September 1927 and has continuously served us since that time.
Following is the list of personnel who are now serving the Thayer Pub. lic Library and its branches :
MISS ALICE HOLBROOK-Librarian Emeritus
MISS MIRIAM HALL-Acting Librarian
MRS. ANNA P. RAMBERG-Assistant Librarian
MISS MIRIAM EDSON-In charge of East Braintree Branch
MRS. LOUISE COCROFT-In charge of circulation at South Braintree
MRS. GERTRUDE BATES-In charge of Braintree Branch
MISS MARGARET ELLIS-In charge of Highlands Branch
MRS. IDA WARD-Part time at East Braintree
MISS MARJORIE JOLLES-Part time at South Braintree and Brain- tree Branches
For the first time the Trustees have inserted in their budget for 1944 an item of $250 to enable them to procure from highly competent authority sketches of a new library. The Chairman of the Board has given a good deal of time of late to a study of libraries of recent construction in towns of the Commonwealth comparable in size to the Town of Braintree.
The Trustees of the Library would remind our citizens that the Thayer Public Library was constructed in 1873 when the population of the Town was approximately 4,000. The Library was built at that time to provide for a collection of 20,000 volumes. Our collection now numbers about 40,000 volumes, with only a few hundred of these books in our branch libraries. As a result, the Thayer Public Library has been during the past ten years little more than a hopelessly cramped storage place for books.
The Chairman of the Board, who is also serving in the capacity of the Chairman of the State Library Commission, is ashamed of the standing of the Town of Braintree in respect to the facilities of its main library. The Town stands among the lowest on the list. It is high time that the Town gave serious thought to its post-war planning of a new library ade-
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quate to our needs and the future growth of the Town. The Trustees would be derelict in their duty if they did not strongly urge the Town of Brain- tree .at this time to become libraryminded.
Respectfully submitted,
STACY B. SOUTHWORTH, Chairman
JOHN W. HARDING
MORRILL R. ALLEN MABEL S. ROGERS CLARA G. WETHERBEE
Trustees of Thayer Public Library December 17, 1943
Miss Alice Holbrook 45 Hobart Avenue South Braintree, Massachusetts
Dear Miss Holbrook:
At the December meeting of the Board of Trustees it was unanimously voted that you be given the title "Librarian Emeritus."
This honorable title you richly deserve. "Emeritus" as applied to you, means that on December 31st, 1943, you will have served the Thayer Public Library for thirty-seven years. For almost the last quarter of a century you have been our librarian. Yours is a record of service that has rarely been equalled in the Commonwealth in the profession to which you have dedicated the strength of your life.
Because of your long and tireless service in the public welfare, a service that has never wavered in constancy and devotion, you have earned the right to retirement with a title that pays tribute to the quality of the service you have rendered.
Through the years you have been the guiding hand in building up a library from approximately twenty thousand to almost forty thousand vol- umes. These books have been so admirably chosen in respect to type and variety as to earn the unreserved commendation of the Massachusetts Divi- sion of Public Libraries. I doubt whether there is a finer selection of books in any other library in the Commonwealth, comparable in size, to the Thayer Public Library.
You have worked for the library in season and out. You have believed with all your heart that it is your mission to develop an enlightened public opinion. You have kept abreast of the times. You have been zealous in your efforts to provide the youth of our town with the best available ma- terial in reference to new industries, aeronautical training, and the mani- fold army and navy activities for which our boys have been diligently pre- paring themselves.
You have stressed the urgency of an intelligent and upright Citizenry. You have consistently believed that books are one of the most powerful weapons in the defense of our democracy.
You have never devoted any part of your time to growing old; you have devoted the whole of it to useful service and continuous development.
Your voice has been calm and serene in this hurried and nerve-wracking age. It has told us of life's abiding happiness and enduring satisfactions. Modest and unassuming, steadfast and true, honest in thought, tolerant, of open mind, with faith in your fellow citizens and in democracy, and but-
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tressed with a deep faith in God and in His increasing purpose through the ages, you have set an example of character, integrity, and forward-looking which we genuinely admire.
We cannot forget the work you have done for the Town of Braintree. Your thought, your devotion, and your wisdom have entered into the very making of the Thayer Public Library and its branches. Through your in- fluence, quiet, deep, and strong, you have shaped the courses of many lives. Justly does your precious life work deserve the commendation, "Well done, good and faithful servant."'
In behalf of the Trustees of the Thayer Public Library and the citizens of the Town of Braintree I extend to you our warmest personal regards and our every good wish for your health and happiness in the years to come.
Gratefully yours,
STACY B. SOUTHWORTH, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Thayer Public Library. For the Trustees.
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY For the year ended December 31, 1943
RECEIPTS:
Cash on deposit, Jan. 1, 1943
$ 3,006.58
Income from Foundation Fund
241.65
Income from Caleb Stetson Fund
50.00
Income from Rachel R. Thayer Fund
1010,105 2.58
Income from Nathaniel H. Hunt Trust
715.87
$4,016.68
EXPENDITURES:
Purchase of books
328.29
Rent Safe deposit box
6.00
Building and grounds maintenance
37586
36.57
Treasurer's surety bond
.639:24
·5.00
Cash on deposit, December 31, 1943
2.0.06:58
3,640.82
3:40,55
$4,016.68
FUNDS AND ASSETS OF THE TRUSTEES OF THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 31, 1943
FOUNDATION FUND:
$500 U. S. Treasury 31/4% Note
$ 500.00
Deposit Abington Savings Bank
1,000.00
Deposit Braintree Savings Bank
5,000.00
Deposit Hingham Inst. for Savings.
1,000.00
Deposit Quincy Savings Bank
1,000.00
Deposit Weymouth Savings Bank
.
. . .
2,520.91
.. . .
$11,020.91
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CALEB STETSON FUND :
Deposit Braintree Savings Bank
$ 1,500.00
Deposit Quincy Savings Bank
1,000.00
$2,500.00
RACHAEL R. THAYER FUND:
Deposit Home Savings Bank, Boston
$ 172.50
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Report of the
BRAINTREE SCHOOL FUND
In accordance with the advice of the State Auditors, this fund is not treated as a trust fund of the Town, but is administered by the Trustees of Braintree School Fund, an incorporated body; and, following a vote of the town, the income is used for scholarships awarded to graduates of the Brain- tree High School to be applied toward first year's expenses in pursuing higher education.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT
Real Estate (assessed value)
$3,650.00
Quincy Savings Bank
1,022.50
Weymouth Savings Bank
1,000.00
Randolph Savings Bank
600.00
Braintree Savings Bank
2,270.65
$8,543.15
INCOME ACCOUNT
RECEIPTS :
Balance on Hand January 1, 1943
$ 525.27
Rent
300.00
Interest on Deposits
110.73
$ 936.00
PAYMENTS:
Fidelity Bond
$ 8.00
Taxes
108.04
Scholarships
225.00
$ 341.04
Balance on Hand
594,96
$ 936.00
Scholarships were awarded in 1943 to the following graduates of the Braintree High School:
John F. Sullivan
Faith Gambino
Mary Jane Carty
TRUSTEES OF BRAINTREE SCHOOL FUND
James E. Folsom
Arthur L. Hale, Pres.
Roger Lakin
Morrill R. Allen, Treas.
George E. Sampson
George A. Walker, Clerk
Ralph B. Woodsum
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Report of the TOWN INFIRMARY
December 31, 1943
To the Honorable Board of Public Welfare,
Town Hall,
South Braintree, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
In spite of upsetting economic conditions, and assisted greatly by an enlarged garden, and additional livestock, the Infirmary functioned on an even keel.
The case load of 10 persons remaining practically constant throughout the year.
1943 Appropriation Refunds
$4,700.00 10.86
Total
$4,710.86
Expenditures
$4,704.70
Unexpended Balance
$ 6.16
Reimbursement from State on unsettled Cases
$ 567.34
The Infirmary is sadly in need of painting and for the best interests of the Town, I sincerely hope that an appropriation will be granted this year for this purpose.
My sincere thanks to the Superintendent and Matron for their cooper- ation.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK D. LAWLEY, Agent.
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Report of the INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
January 5, 1944
Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town Hall,
Braintree, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith the report of the Building Department for the year 1943:
Permits Issued
Estimated Values
Dwellings
12.
$ 60,000.00
Garages
26.
4,850.00
Poultry Houses
28.
2,890.00
Add., Alt. and Repairs: On Residential Buildings
106.
39,167.00
Sheds
4.
475.00
Welding Schools
2.
31,990.00
Service Building
19,970.00
Warehouses
21,600.00
Yard Toilet
1.
2,680.00
Storage Building
1.
1,000.00
Engine House
1 .. 175.00
Vegetable Stand
1
100.00
Razing
2.
Moving
3.
Estimated value of permits
$186,730.00
Fees received for permits
287.50
Total permits issued
190
I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to all who have helped to make 1943 a year to beremembered as one of pleasant asso- ciations with those who have done business with the Building Department.
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED H. HOLBROOK,
Building Inspector
3.
1,335.00
Barn
On Non-Residential Buildings
1.
500.00
1.
3 ..
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Report of the
TREE WARDEN
287 Washington St., Braintree, Mass. To the Citizens of the Town of Braintree, Mass., I herein submit my report. as Tree Warden for the year 1943:
The total appropriation for the general care of trees amounting to $900.00 was expended in removing dead and dangerous trees and limbs as well as storm damaged trees and limbs on the following streets: Cedar, Central, Cleveland, Commercial, Elm, Elliott, Hancock, Harbor Villa, Hol- brook, Hollis, Liberty, Jersey, Middle, River, School, Shaw, Stetson, Storrs, Union and Washington.
For years the town has not appropriated sufficient funds to properly care for the trees. Consequently the trees have suffered. Only the dead and storm damaged trees have been cared for. A tremendous amount of trimming and cavity work should be done.
Another thing that the town has sadly neglected is the setting out of new trees. I have urged the town year after year to appropriate funds for this and have again included an item in this year's budget for new trees. Our trees are the chief beauty of our town. We should do all in our power to guard and to increase this beauty.
Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE R. BESTICK, Tree Warden
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Report of AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
December 31, 1943
To the Honorable Board of Public Welfare
Town Hall, South Braintree, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
This year produced a large turn over in the Case load, due to private employment of children, as well as inductions into the Service, the latter changing their catagory or removing them from eligibility, only 8 cases remaining constant throughout the year.
Cases Children
January 1, 1943
22
37
Added during the year
10
20
Total
32
57
Closed during the year
18
28
Case Load January 1, 1944
14
29
Expenditures, as per (State Reports)
2,971.75
Receipts-Federal Grants and Refunds Net Expenditures
$ 9,823.16
Unexpended from Appropriation
4,176.84
Payments from State to July 1, 1943
9,073.98
A. D. C. ADMINISTRATION :
Receipts Forward from 1943 Federal Grant
447.01
$ 449.56
Expenditures
407.79
Balance forward to 1944
$ 41.77
Unexpended Balance Town Appropriation
319.96
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK D. LAWLEY
Agent.
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$12,794.91
$ 2.55
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TAX COLLECTOR
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1942 to December 31, 1943
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTIONS
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1943
1943 Taxes
Commitments and 1/1/43 Bal.
Receipts Cash
Refunds less Abatements
App'tments Tax Titles & Judgements
12/31/43 Balance Outstanding
Percentage Outstanding Commitment of Original
Real Estate
$ 798,945.44
$ 713,518.17
$ 4,812.19
$ 15,067.88
$ 65,547.20
Special Assessments Apportioned
18,060.90
14,681.75
5.00
578.91
2,795.24
Committed Interest
3,415.07
2,756.55
6.68
120.54
531.30
Polls
12,702.00
9,934.00
2,718.00*
50.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
34,124.23
32,795.77
763.45 **
565.01
Personal Property
23,668.16
23,028.18
14.80
625.18
Total
890,915.80
$ 796,714.42
$ 8,320.12
$ 15,767.33
$ 70,113.93
8%
--
1,830.00*
120.40 **
Armed Service Abatements
.
1942 Taxes
Real Estate
$
97,649.27
$ 93,898.39
$ 3.16
$ 3,719.32 .
$ 28.40
Special Assessments Apportioned
3,903.21
3,475.47
415.25
12.49
Committed Interest
734.39
655.74
73.34
5.31
Polls
70.00
30.00
40.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
514.30
447.36
66.94
Personal Property
1,366.70
1,216.60
121.66
28.44
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Total
. $ 104,237.87
$ 99,723.56
$ 231,76
$ 4,236.35
$
- 46.20
.
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1941 and Previous years Taxes
Real Estate
5,292.35
$ 3,107.25
$ 2,185.10
Special Assessments Apportioned
328.30
.: 141.79
. - 186.51
Committed Interest
91.19
30.77
60.42
Personal Property
73.60
44.80
28.80
1940 Disclaimed Tax. Title=
5.10
5.10
Total
5,790.54
$ 3,329.71
$ 2,460.83
Unapportioned and Deferred Assessments"
-11,307.73
4,269.64
3,993.69
3,044.40
.Grand Totol
$ 1,012,251.94
$ 904,037.33
$ 8,551.88
$ 26,458.20
$ 73,204.53
Miscellaneous Income :
Interest
2,866.84
Fees
281.05
Municipal Lien Fees
86.00
Total
$ 3,243.89
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GEORGE H. GERRIOR, JR. Collector of Taxes
Report of the BRAINTREE BOARD of PARK COMMISSIONERS
January 28th, 1944
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town Hall,
South Braintree, Massachusetts
FRENCH'S COMMON
The Common was raked and grass cut every week during the summer months. Three dead trees were removed. The scoreboard was repaired and new iron supports installed.
The grass was kept cut at Hollingsworth Park and kept in good con- dition.
ORGANIZED PLAY
The attendance on the Common was very good. Games of horse shoes, volley ball, checkers, dominoes, baseball, and softball were played by the older boys and girls. Sand box, swings, and see saws, for the younger children. The season closed with a joint field day with Hollis Playground, the winners receiving prizes.
ADAMS AND WATSON PARK
Adams Street and Watson Park had very good attendance during the year. Games ware played by the children under the supervision of ex- perienced teachers.
Night vandalism destroyed drinking fountains and two large equip- ment boxes.
Sports equipment is very costly and not as good as in other years. We also found it hard to employ labor for Park upkeep. For this reason we are returning about $700.00 back to the town.
HOLLIS FIELD
The general condition of the field has materially improved with relation to upkeep. We have endeavored at all times to cooperate with the school athletic and recreational bodies. Improvements and repairs have been made on the Concession Booth and Bandstand and Bleachers. The grass has been well kept and mowed for various sporting events. Organized Play has been well attended and has been supervised under competent instructors.
PENNIMAN SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
Attendance at this playground for organized play fell off in the middle of the summer, notwithstanding the efforts of the instructors to stimulate same. The smaller children failed to attend. Joint activities were en- couraged by the two groups, however, and contests i.e. baseball, volley ball, etc. were held at Hollis Field with appropriate prizes being awarded to the winners. The Board is desirous of encouraging greater attendance at the playground and suggest to the parents the advantages of good wholesome play under competent and responsible instructors.
ROBERT B. TAYLOR. Chairman GEORGE A. SHORTLE, Secretary CHARLES ABELL
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN TREASURER
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1942 to December 31, 1943
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Report of The Town Treasurer
JOHN W. HARDING, Town Treasurer
In account with the TOWN OF BRAINTREE
Cash Book Balance, January 1, 1943
$ 446,942.95
Received from Collection Department 907,281.22
Received from Anticipation of Revenue Notes 300,000.00
Received from Electric Light Department
475,934.03
Received from Water Department
113,105.24
Received from All Other Sources
498,258.47
$2,741,521.91
Paid on Selectmens Warrant for:
Matured Annticipation of Revenue Notes
$ 300,000.00
Bonds, Notes and Interest
82,468.95
Electric Light Department Vouchers
437,341.87
Water Department Vouchers
103,154.37
All Other Appropriations and Expenditures
1,075,577.41
Cash Book Balance, December 31 1943
742,979.31
$2,741.521.91
The Cash Book Balance is made up of the following items:
General Town Account Balance
$ 388.083.07
Water Department Surplus
10,145.52
Electric Light Department Balance
129,362.30
Electric Depreciation Fund
213,564.25
Trust Fund Income Balances
. . 1,824.17
$ 742,979.31
FUNDED DEBT
During the year 1943 funded debt in the amount of $64,000 matured and was paid. Interest on the funded debt, amounting to $17,495 came due and was paid. No new bonds were issued during the year. Outstanding Funded Debt, December 31, 1943:
First Sewer Loan, 31/2%, due 1944-1961
$ 264,000.00
Second Sewer Loan, 5%, due 1944-1953
40,000.00
Third Sewer Loan, 31/2%, due 1944-1954
78,000.00
Sewer Loan, 1%, due 1944-1951
54,000.00
Fire & Police Station Loan, 4%, due 1944-1945
14,000.00
Fire Station Notes, 3/4%, due 1944-1945
14,000.00
Highlands School Loan, 41/2%, due 1944
8,000.00
Lincoln School Loan, 41/2%, due 1944
. .
6,000.00
$ 478,000.00
Bonds & Notes
Funded Debt to be
Year
Maturing
Interest
Outstanding Dec. 31st
1944
$62,000.00
$15,448.75
$416,000.00
1945
47,000.00
13,431.25
369,000.00
1946
33,000.00
12,102.50
336,000.00
1947
33,000.00
11,080.00
303,000.00
1948
33,000.00
10,057.50
270,000.00
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TAX TITLES AND TAX TITLE POSSESSIONS
Tax Titles held by Town of Braintree, January 1, 1943 $ 70,465.74 Tax Titles acquired in 1943, including subsequent taxes added 23,478.01
Tax Titles redeemed and disclaimed in 1943 13,337.63:
Tax Titles foreclosed in 1943 6,849.69
Tax Titles held, December 31, 1943 73,756.43>
The book value of Tax Title Possessions held by the Town on December 31, 1943 was 50,378.12
There were no loans against Tax Titles outstanding during 1943.
TRUST FUND TRANSACTIONS-YEAR 1943
Principal Balance of Income of Fund Dec. 31, 1943 Jan. 1, 1943
Income
Payments Receipts from Income 1943
1943
Balance of Income Dec. 31, 1943
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N. H. Hunt Trust
$24,274.99
$715.87
$715.87
Chas. E. French Trust
2,419.50
$ 24.19
48.62
48.62
$ 24.19
Ann. M. Penniman Trust
500.00
28.12
10.41
20.00
18.53:
Geo. W. Kelley Trust
200.00 . :
.01
4.00
4.00
.01
Hannah R. Hollis Trust
100.00
3.20
2.03
4.23
1.00
Julia A. Minchin Trust
100.00.
2.03 .
2.05
2.50
1.58
Charles Thayer Trust
20.329.00
388.25
432.99 . ..
378.25
442.99
Avis A. Thayer Trust
500.00
7.46
10.10
9.00
8.56
Joseph S. Miller Trust
123.66
2.48
:2.53.
1.50
3:51
Charles C. Hill Trust
100.00
2.07
2.05
2.00
2.12
Colbert School Trust
25,000.00
792.18
529.50
1321.68
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN W. HARDING,
Town Treasurer.
TOWN OF BRAINTREE
CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Treasurers Report for Year 1943.
Under authority of Section 31H of Chapter 318 of the Acts of 1936 the Town Treasurer is custodian of all funds and securities held by the Con- tributory Retirement System.
CASH RECEIPTS
Cash Balance, January 1, 1943 (Retirement Fund)
$ 6,383.16
Cash Balance, January 1; 1943 (Expense Fund)
185.65
Receipts for year 1943 (Retirement Fund)
44,048.52
Receipts for year 1943 (Expense Fund)
100.00
$50,717.33
CASH PAYMENTS
Payments by vouchers of Retirement Board (Retirement Fund) . $46,687.42
Payments by vouchers of Retirement Board (Expense Fund) 58.29
Cash Balance, Dec. 31, 1943 (Retirement Fund) 3,744.26
Cash Balance, Dec. 31, 1943 (Expense Fund)
227.36
$50,717.33
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SECURITIES HELD (As of December 31, 1943)
Par Value
Bonds
$ 2,000
Atlantic City Electric Co.
31/4% due 1964
2,000
Brooklyn Edison Co.
31/4 %
1966
3,000
Central Maine Power Co.
31/2%
1970
5,000
Green Mountain Power Co.
33/4%
1963
5,000
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
3 1/2%
1966
1,500
U. S. Government Savings Bonds
1948
15,000
U. S. Government Savings Bonds
21/2%
1953
35,000
U. S. Government Savings Bonds
2 1/2 %
1954
25,000
U. S. Government Savings Bonds
2 1/2 %
1955
2,000
Westchester Lighting Co.
31/2%
1967
$95,500
Deposits
Savings and Co-operative Banks
$ 4,000
Braintree Co-operative Bank
1,000
Lawrence Co-operative Bank
2,000
Lincoln Co-operative Bank
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1,000
Mattapan Co-operative Bank
1,000
Randolph Co-operative Bank
500
Braintree Savings Bank
2,000
South Weymouth Savings Bank
1,000
Weymouth Savings Bank
$12,500
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN W. HARDING, Town Treasurer.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1942 to December 31, 1943
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Report of the Board of Health
December 31, 1943
To the Citizens of the Town of Braintree:
The Board of Health hereby submits its annual report for the year 1943.
On the whole the general health of the Town of Braintree in 1943 was fair as a subsequent report will show. Mumps, German measles and measles did show an increase above the average during the winter and spring months. The cases as a rule were mild without fatal consequences. Since the start of the fall term the health of the school children has been very good. We thank the School Department under Mr. Thwing, Health Director, and the Visiting Nurses Association for their cooperation in the control of com- municable diseases.
Over three hundred children were immunized against diphtheria in 1943, two hundred eleven pre-school children and one hundred sixteen school children, either at the Diptheria Clinics held in the schools, or treated by their own family physicians.
Another Diphtheria Clinic will be held in the spring of 1944. We wish to caution the parents against diphtheria-one hundred fifty-seven cases were reported in the State in 1943, an increase over 1942. There are still many children in Braintree who have not received diphtheria immun- ization. During this war period, with a constantly increasing population, it is possible some person may bring diphtheria in from an area which has not had as good an immunization program as Braintree. Have your child- ren protected as young as possible after they reach the age of six months. take them to your family physician or bring them to the clinic in the spring of 1944. Watch for dates of the clinic.
We thank Mr. Fisher, Superintendent of the Public Schools, who super- vises the Dental Clinics in the schools, for his continued interest and serv- ices. The report of these clinics will be included in the Board of Health reports.
We greatly regret the untimely death of the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Dwight Chandler, this year. Mr. Chandler had given several years of valued service to this department. Mr. H. Irving Charnock was duly ap- pointed at a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the surviving members of the Board of Health to fill Mr. Chandler's membership on the Board.
Sixty-four licenses were granted this year to persons keeping cows, horses, goats, poultry, or swine, according to Chapter 5 of our Healtlı Regulations. Anyone keeping the above mentioned animals or poultry should obtain a license from the Board of Health, or its agent, each year so to do.
Three hundred and eight complaints of all sorts were received, investi- gated, and corrections made as far as possible.
Stores, restaurants, drinking establishments, dairy farms and milk have been regularly inspected, as subsequent reports will show.
Birth and death records, known as Vital Statistics, have been as usual, ably kept by Mr. Ernest Woodsum, who acts as the Health Agent on these reports.
RECOMMENDATION
The Board of Health recommends that a sewer wash shed be built and maintained for the disposal into the public sewer of sewerage pumped out of cess-pools. This shed is needed as it is becoming increasingly difficult to find
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