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While engaged in making the audit, cooperation was received from the several officials of the town, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
HBD :GPT
HERMAN B. DINE Assistant Director of Accounts
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Report of Trustees of Braintree School Fund
ARTHUR L. HALE, President MORRILL R. ALLEN, Treasurer JOSEPH H. BRAMBLE, Clerk
H. IRVING CHARNOCK RALPH B. WOODSUM
CHARLES G. JORDAN CARROLL D. WELCH
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 Braintree 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
Braintree Savings Bank
2,270.65
Randolph Savings Bank
600.00
$8,543.15
INCOME ACCOUNT
Receipts
Balance on Hand January 1, 1947 Rents
$625.52
300.00
Interest on Savings Bank Deposits
115.08
$1,040.60
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Payments
Fidelity Bond
$ 8.00
Fire Insurance
61.14
Scholarships Real Estate Taxes
225.00
135.05
429.19
Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 1947 . . 611.41
Scholarships were awarded in 1947 to the following graduates of the Braintree High School :
Lois Shirley Butler Marjorie E. Kerr
Shirley V. West
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Report of Planning Board
FRANK L. HEANEY, Chairman
JOSEPH MAGALDI, Secretary HELEN M. ELLSWORTH EDWARD J. ROSE
HOWARD J. WILLIAMS
No. Employees 1947 Appropriation 1947 Expenditure $41.20
None
$50.00
The Planning Board is required to report annually regarding the condition of the town and any plans or pro- posals for its development and estimates of the cost thereof.
The Braintree Planning Board functions under the provisons of Chapter 41 - Sections 70, 71 and 72. A sub- sequent act of the General Court relating to improved method of municipal planning was submitted to Town Meeting in 1938 but failed of adoption. Problems of street layouts in real estate development, therefore, still remain with the Board of Selectmen performing as a Board of Survey.
TRANSPORTATION :
One of Braintree's most important problems is that of future rail transportation. The Planning Board has recently been informed that, should the New Haven Rail- road cease to operate passenger service, the Metropolitan Transit Authority plans to extend the operation of the Cambridge-Ashmont rapid transit as far as Braintree. The terminal is planned for location just north of the Braintree Railroad Station between Elm and School Streets. It is contemplated that bus service would then feed out to the various communities south and east now served by the Old Colony Division. This matter is being studied by the Planning Board as well as by other groups and merits the attention of all citizens of the town.
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A thorough study of the highway problems of Greater Boston has been made by the State during the past year. The limits were fixed as that area lying between the cir- cumferential highway (Route 128) and the Atlantic Ocean. Most of Braintree is included in this area. These recom- mendations as to new traffic routes through the town will be carefully studied and reported on by the Planning Board.
SCHOOLS:
The Planning Board had the pleasure of having the Superintendent of Schools at one of its recent meetings. Mr. Proctor outlined the needs for new schools in the various sections of the town. All available information as to population densities, forecasts, and maps showing loca- tion of all buildings was turned over to him by the board for use in his studies.
No new school buildings have been built in Braintree with the exception of the two-room Colbert School for the past 18 years. In the meantime the population of the town has increased by more than one-third and the birth rate has also advanced considerably. As to long range plan- ning, schools should be considered with other needed ser- vices in a method described later in this report.
TOWN PLANNING :
In our report to the town in 1941 we described the work to date on the Master Plan. The Planning Board Map prepared as part of this plan has not been revised since 1940. This Map, widely used by town departments and others, shows the location of every building, con- tours, streams and ponds as well as other physical fea- tures. It is hoped that funds will be made available this year to bring this map up to date.
Problems relating to the further development of busi- ness districts, together with provisions of on-the-lot park- ing are being studied by the Board. It was suggested by
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the Committee appointed to study the Zoning Act, that the Planning Board initiate action along this line.
LONG RANGE FISCAL PLANNING :
The Planning Board recommends that Braintree con- sider the drawing up of a plan for long range fiscal plan- ning.
The general plan is to make up charts showing the income and expenses of the town, excluding capital ex- penses, over a series of years and project these into a period covering the next six years. The difference between the income and the expenses gives a basis for computing how much can safely be spent on capital expenditures in these years. Lists of projects requiring capital outlay are submitted by the different departments with their esti- mated cost and the date when it is thought they should be carried out. This data is carefully checked by a com- mittee and recommendations are submitted for each year's program accordingly.
As things now stand in Braintree the School Depart- ment has its pressing problems, so also has the Sewer, Water, Highway and other departments. There is only so much available money each year and a long range fiscal program is necessary for intelligent distribution of the funds.
ZONING :
The Planning Board is required by law to hold hear- ings and make recommendations to the Town Meeting on all proposed changes in the Zoning Law. A committee appointed by the Moderator to study changes in the zoning law is, at this time, turning over is findings to the Planning Board. It has been learned that there will be other changes requested as well. The Planning Board will make recom- mendations on these articles at Town Meeting.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The Planning Board wishes to thank their ex-officio member Mr. John J. Drinkwater, Jr., Town Engineer, for the splendid cooperation which he has extended at all times. He has very kindly permitted the Board to enjoy the facilities of his office in the Town Hall and has been helpful in other ways.
INVITATION :
The Planning Board meets regularly at the Town Hall at 7:30 P.M. on the third Tuesday of each month, except during July and August. Any persons wishing to make suggestions or desiring information in matters re- lating to Town Planning are cordially invited to attend any of these meetings. It is earnestly desired that many citizens will take an active part in the planning activities.
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Jury List
As Prepared By The Selectmen
Adams, Charles H., Jr.
110 Elmlawn Road
Boiler Maker
Ahearn, Edwin S.
26 Elliot Street
Guard
Akins, Christopher C.
75 Bickford Road
Ship Worker
Albert, Alfred O.
91 Cabot Avenue
Mechanic
Albonetti, Renato L.
20 Carter Road
Rest. Worker
Aldrich, W. Malcoln
36 Bellevue Road
Cashier
Alger, Melville C.
54 Allen Stret
Salesman
Allsopp, George F.
49 Sagamore Street Mechanic
Anderson, Gustave W.
46 Arborway Drive 1 Kew Road
Draftsman
Arbuckle, Wyman O.
108 Cedar Street
Manager
Armstrong, Joseph W.
305 Hancock Street
Pipe Fitter
Atkinson, Courtenay
21 Azel Road
Clerk
Babin, Alexander P.
46 Bickford Road
Draftsman
Bachman, Ellis
121 Hollingsworth Ave. Auto Dir.
Bailey, Jostph C.
20 Union Street
Retired
Baker, Albert L.
38 Staten Road
Merchant
Baker, James E.
442 Washington St.
Mariner
Barrett, John
42 Taylor Street
Ship Wkr.
Bean, George 'A.
116 Hobart Street
Machinist
Bennett, Charles M.
33 Cochato Road
Clerk
Beverage, Charles T.
43 Fountain Street
Electrician
Blewett, Howard B.
188 Hollingsworth Ave. Accountant
Blunt, Arthur A.
259 Washington Street Defense
Bowker, George E.
45 Sagamore Street 26 Judson Street
Clerk
Britton, Leon W.
15 Sampson Avenue
Carpenter
Brock, Walter M.
36 Charles Street
Salesman
Brown, H. Burton
23 Willow Street Hayward Street
Welder
Brown, Edward D.
15 Mt. Vernon Street Investigator
Bookkeeper
Byam, Raymond E.
3 Smith Terrace
Electrician
Campbell, Archibald
11 Beechwood Road
Foreman
Campbell, Frank J.
30 Harbor Villa Ave.
Pumper
Cannon, John E.
98 Beechwood Road
Clerk
Carlozzi, Frank
26 Randall Street
Ship Wkr.
Christie, Donald F.
201 Middle Street
Superintendent
Clay, Richard J.
120 Elmlawn Road 7 Pleasant Stret
Mechanic
Costantino, Domenic
37 St. Michael Road 48 Oak Street
Insurance
Crawford, Herbert C.
589 Washington St.
Salesman
Dacey, William
195 Elm Street
Ship Wkr.
Daily, Chester W.
467 Granite Street
Farmer
Dalton, Patrick L.
1074 Washington St. 46 Elliot Street
Merchant
Dalton, Thomas J. F.
Foreman
Davis, Wilbur
76 Newton Avenue
Messenger
Day, Archibald G.
160 Wampatuck Road 7 Holmes Street
Salesman
DeCoste, Jerry H.
Shoe Wkr.
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Clerk
Corliss, Guy L.
Shoe Wkr.
Crandall, Albert L.
Shoe Cutter
Brown, Henry B., Jr.
Burns, William J.
98 Stetson Street
Draftsman
Bradley, George L.
Tel. Emp.
Andrews, Harrison B.
DeGiso, Alphonse Demarest, Clarence
548 Pond Street
68 Sherbrooke 'Ave.
Machinist Salesman
Derrah, Andrew J.
106 Parkside Ave.
Sales Mgr.
Dodge, Earl R.
121 Edgehill Road
Engineer
Dow, Alva M.
46 Lemoyne Street Retired
Drollett, Robert A. Dugan, William F.
78 Cedarcliff Road
Tel. Emp.
Earle, Lloyd A.
51 Staten Road
Clerk
Eason, Claude M.
8 Primrose Street Jeweler
Elliott, Walter C.
101 Prospect St. North Auditor
Ellis, Chester O.
117 Adams Street
Florist
Farnsworth, Richard W. 30 Perry Road
Clerk
Ferrand, Harold C.
43 Jersey Avenue
Salesman
Ferranti, Steven
105 Pond Street
Ship Wkr.
Fisher, C. Edward
4 Weston Avenue Retired
Fitts, Walter M.
255 Middle Street Salesman
Foss, Carroll P.
32 Windemere Circle Salesman
Frazier, Peter,
76 School Street
Carpenter
Galbraith, Bayard L.
15 Jefferson Street
Insurance Clerk
Getchell, Albert
652 Washington St.
Salesman
Gillies, Charles W.
170 Stoors Avenue
Broker
Grant, Earl R.
34 Brewster Avenue
Salesman
Griffiths, Herbert R.
11 Vine Street
Book Maker
Gunville, Louis B.
54 Brookside Road
Electrician
Gurney, James P.
36 Bowditch Street
Painter
Hainsworth, Gordon F. Hall, Drew B.
156 River Street
Treasurer
Hall, Joseph P.
266 Pond Street
Foreman
Hallett, Milton B.
231 Pearl Street
Gardner
Hamilton, Charles C. Harvey, Walter T.
335 Middle Street
Machinist
Hill, Benjamin C.
126 Brewster Avenue
Salesman Retired
Holbrook, George
29 Harrison Avenue
Ship Wkr.
Horsman, Orra P. K.
21 Wilmarth Road
Salesman
81 Walnut Street
Printer
19 Morrison Road
Janitor
Ingham, John L. Ireland, J. William
69 Factory Hill 34 Mt. Vernon Ave. 599 Liberty Street
Engineer Salesman Shoe Wkr.
Johnson, Bert C.
36 Central Avenue
Salesman
Johnson, Robert W.
77 President Road
Machinist
35 Pearl Street
R. R. Emp. Engineer
Pipefitter
Jordan, Charles G.
111 Liberty Street 29 Stedman 'Avenue 21 Mt. Vernon Ave. 85 Cedarcliff Road
Welding Instr.
Carpenter
53 Adams Street
24 Dewey Road
Ship Wkr. Metal Wkr.
Johnston, James Jones, Edward, H. Jones, Ralph J. Jope, Hugh
51 Ash Street
265 Shaw Stiest 549 West Street
Printer Insurance Machinist
Jordan, Percy E. Joslin, Donald E. Joyce, John Julian, Joseph Juster, Norbert W.
5 Spruce Street
Undertaker
1870 Washington St.
Manager
Hitchcock, George A.
20 Cochato Road
Hull, Ralph O. Hutchinson, 'Amos
Johnson, Christian
31 Peach Street
Gallagher, John P.
686 West Street
Superintendent
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Kane, Harry J. Kauffman, Herbert S. Keigan, Robert
Keith, Roy F. Kelland, William J.
60 Sherbrooke Ave. 22 Glenrose Ave.
Kelley, Elliot G.
1036 Washington St. 23 Bower Road
Kelley, Loren W.
Kelley, Martin J.
135 Liberty Street 14 Faulkner Place 20 School Street
King, Ernest W.
Kingsbury, Harlan W.
109 River Street
State Emp.
Kingsbury, J. Edward
109 River Street
Elec. Constr.
Klay, Frederick J.
89 Academy Street
Metal Wkr. Welder
Laobe, Joseph A.
16 Pearl Street
Rubber Wkr. Electrician
LaBree, Charles A.
149 Allen Street
Ladd, John S.
94 Newton Avenue
Rate Setter
Lake, Arthur E.
365 Washington St. 99 Sheppard Avenue
Welder
Lambert, A. Ernest
12 Haven Road
Sales Mgr. Clerk
Lane, J. Frank
67 Central Avenue
81 Pond Street
Meat Cutter
Levangie, Wilfred O.
647 Granite Street 26 Frederick Road 52 Wildwood Avenue
Clerk
Lingley, Kenneth R.
39 Wynot Road
Salesman
Long, W. Rae Lyons, John P.
365 Middle Street
Trucking
Macaulay, Donald A.
65 Hollis Avenue
Buyer Salesman
MacBride, Charles J.
165 Elmlawn Road
MacCormack, Stephen D. 59 Milton Road
Defense
Macleod, Alexander
52 Sterling Street
Construction
Magee, James J.
335 Washington St. 230 Shaw Street
Gas Sta. Att.
Maguire, Andrew E. Maguire, Raymond N. Mahar, James T.
20 Bowditch Street 289 Middle Street
Maher, George F.
50 Faulkner Place
Makepeace, Carl G.
30 Faulkner Place
Maloney, Danied A.
31 Bowditch Street
Mallon, George
25 Sheppard Avenue 95 Monatiquot 'Ave. 11 Haven Road 71 Hobart Street 275 West Street 39 Sheppard Avenue
Manager Machinist
Book Wkr.
McGrann, Frank R. McGrath, James J. McLaughlin, Charles H. McVay, Paul D.
25 Thayer Place 22 French Avenue
Defense
19 Bradley Road 18 Cape Cod Lane Welder
Engineer
Moore, William H. Moorehead, George K. Muir, John W.
315 Commercial Street Pattern Mkr. Retired
16 West Street
610 Washington St.
Mechanic
Radio Wkr.
LaLand, Francis
LeSage, Eugene P.
Mechanic
Lewis, Harold G.
Engineer
Lindsay, Harry W.
75 Prospect Street
Consultant
Knight, William J.
170 Jefferson St.
Manager Accountant Operator Shoe Wkr. Foreman Bank Clerk Student Clerk R. R. Emp. Optician
Kellogg, Earl R.
10 Devon Road 57 Tremont Street 20 Trefton Drive
Marston, Arthur M. McCarthy, Lawrence L. McCue, Robert E. McCusker, Thomas B. McDuffey, William E.
Engineer Plumber News Agent Manager Iron Const. Carpenter Wood Wkr. Manager Manager
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Nason, Walter C.
Nedham, Howard E.
Norris, Harold E.
Oakley, Arthur G.
Clerk
Boat Builder Salesman
Insurance
Packard, David
53 Nelson Street
Insurance
Page, Newman
42 Trefton Drive 135 Hawthorn Road
Engineer Retired
Palmer, Edward E.
Phipps, Irvin R.
453 Washington St. 47 Argyle Road
Salesman
Piner, William B.
120 School Street
Banking
Potter, Merwin G.
135 Middle Street
Carpenter
Prouty, Donald
16 Wildwood Avenue
Clerk
Rae, Percy
95 Hayward Street
Electrician
Rae, Russell B.
42 Franklin Street
Broker
Rafuse, Murray G.
10 Abbott Street
Salesman
Ramsay, Hugh N.
34 Thayer Road
Metal Wkr.
Rand, Lawrence E.
19 Sampson Avenue
Lineman
Randall, Walter B.
13 Clark Street
Insurance
Ratcliffe, John
11 Whittier Street
Boiler Insp.
Raymond, H. Frank
10 Crescent Avenue Salesman
Reardon, Timothy J.
16 Middle Street
Town Emp.
Reed, Bert H.
17 Academy Street
Agent
Reed, Newall A.
44 Dewey Road
Veteran
Regan, Frank J.
154 Tremont Street
Beth. Steel
Remick, Clifton P.
Rhoades, Robert C.
37 Sherbrooke Ave. 115 Brewster Avenue 931 Washington St.
R. R. Emp. Manufacturer
Roberts, Charles H.
Rogers, John A.
41 Wildwood Avenue
Salesman Salesman
Rook, Samuel
1 543 Liberty Street
Ship Wkr.
Russell, Everett F. Ryan, John J.
27 Thayer Place 69 Liberty Street 2 Phillips Street 35 Washington St. 6 Ardmore Street
Shoe Wkr.
Baker
Siegel, Andrew
Printer
Smiley, Harrison T.
Druggist
Spiess, Fred 'A.
Sales Mgr.
Sullivan, Joseph W.
Taber, Seward W.
Auto Dealer
Tuck, William G.
Carpenter
Turner, Merton A.
Manager
Salesman
Timekeeper
Walsh, George J.
Bleacher
Welch, George J.
Shoe Wkr.
Wood, Harris E.
Wynot, Edgar S.
Young, Ira R.
50 Waldron Road
Mech. Eng.
Zanghi, Joseph
71 Rose Avenue
Barber
6 Oak Street 19 Miller Street 130 Franklin Street
73 Trefton Drive 93 Newton Avenue
O'Connell, Patrick J.
Ogden, Leroy P.
Oxton, Ernest W.
214 Jefferson Street 154 Beechwood Road
Credit Man Accountant Clerk
Van Zandt, Albert H. Vining, Robert M.
186 Peach Street 28 Willard Street 5 Wellington St. 105 Temont Street 144 Brewster Ave. 382 Commercial St.
Water Dept.
Foreman
Saunders, Howard M. Schraut, Max W.
95 Brow Avenue 34 Jersey Avenue
1.027 Washington St. 130 Hawthorn Road 165 Arnold Street 10 Weston Court
Clerk Machinist
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Insurance
Pillsbury, William R.
Our New Aerial Ladder
Report of
Fire Department
FRED A. TENNEY, Chief
No. of Employees Fire Dept. Dept. (1)
Fire Alarm Fire Dept. Budget
Fire Alarm Budget
1946 Perm. (27) Call (35)
$92,772.62 $4,481.25
1947 Perm. (27) Call (35)
(1)
$98,993.82 $4,648.84
Fire Departments have three essential functions, fire fighting, saving life and property and fire prevention.
In 1947 we had a total of 809 calls in which we used 37,600 feet of hose and pumped water 134 hours.
With a valuation of $3,319,150.00 on buildings and contents which were involved by fire, we had a fire loss of $40,307.11 in 1947.
During the summer, regular drills are held for per- manent and call firemen; including instruction in the use
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of pumping engines and equipment. School on the loca- tion of streets, hydrants and fire alarm boxes are held weekly by the permanent men.
The fire department at the present time has the fol- lowing equipment in use, a 750 gallon pump, a 65 foot aeriel ladder truck, a squad truck, a forest fire truck, a fire alarm truck and a chief's car at the Central Station; a 750 gallon pump and a squad truck at the East Brain- tree Station; a 500 gallon pump at the Braintree High- lands Station. The new squad truck that was purchased in 1946 was delivered July 8, 1947. This piece of appara- tus has a 400 gallon pump, ladders and a hose capacity of 1,400 feet.
Fire prevention is carried out the entire year by in- spections of all classes of buildings by members of the Fire Department.
Have you enlisted in the war against fires? Learn how to keep fire under control in your home by eliminating fire hazards such as :-
Defective chimneys Rubbish in attics Smoking in bed Careless use of electric irons Faulty fuses and defective wires Use only standard fuse plugs Accumulation of ashes and rubbish
Inspections of oil burners have increased from 389 in 1946 to 662 in 1947.
A fuel oil burner shall not be installed, and fuel oil in excess of ten (10) gallons shall not be kept in a struc- ture without a permit having been obtained from the head of the Fire Department.
Recommendation for the year 1947;
Appointment of (6) more permanent men.
Appointment of (1) Fire Alarm Man.
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Police Ambulance
Report of Police Department
EDWARD D. CAHILL, Chief
No. of employees 28
The record of crimes for the year 1947 approximates that of 1946 both in number and in types of crimes com- mitted. In 1946 there were 477 arrests, in 1947 there were 505 arrests.
Only four cases involving juveniles were brought before the court in 1947. A few cases were brought to the attention of the Probation Office and informal hear- ings held and matters adjusted. In handling cases by informal hearing there is no record given the child. Other cases were settled and adjusted without informal hearings or court action.
The automotive equipment of the department consists of three 1946 cruising cars, an ambulance, patrol wagon
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School Safety Patrol - Police Dept.
and two motorcycles. A budget request has been made to replace the three cruisers and the ambulance. The ambu- lance is now ten years old and the costs of maintenance are becoming excessive.
Two-way radio equipment is maintained on the three cruising cars and radio service is rendered to the Fire Department. The value of the radio communication sys- tem lends to greater cooperation between the two Depart- ments to the benefit of the citizens. It is a most effective aid in the apprehension of criminals and the control of crime.
Through the cooperation of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee Chief Cahill attended the F.B.I. National Academy at Washington, D. C. He com- pleted a twelve weeks course, graduating on March 28, 1947.
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Since his return a survey of the department's record system has been made by a Special Agent of the F.B.I. and recommendations have been made for modernizing the system.
A class in Fingerprint Classification has been held and a fingerprint file set up. New photography equip- ment has been purchased and the process of setting up a photo laboratory has commenced.
All officers are now required to participate in fire- arms pratice and plans are being formulated for member- ship in the New England Police Revolver League. Under this League program police officers may qualify for the grades of Expert, Sharpshooter and Marksman and are entitled to wear these respective badges as soon as they qualify.
Plans are also in the making to conduct a training - program for all members of the department, which should prove of value to our citizens.
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Report of Building Inspector
JOHN C. PAFFORD, Building Inspector DANIEL A. MALONEY, Deputy
1946
Budget $1,292.92
1947
1,350.00
Permits Issued
Expenditures $1,292.92 1,350.00 Estimated Values $1,117,300.00 387,875.00
Dwelling 171
All other new construction 66
Additions, Alterations and Repairs 140
162,949.00
Elevators
2
Razing 14
Estimated value of construction $1,668,124.00
Fees received for permits 1,502.00
Total permits issued 393
Report of
Zoning Board of Appeal
FRANK A. EWART, Chairman EARL R. GRANT, Clerk RALPH B. WOODSUM C. FREDERICK TARBOX, Alternate
No. of Employees Budget
1946 1 $300.00
1947 1 300.00
Expenditures $296.12 298.02
A total of twenty-six petitions were received and after public hearings fifteen were granted, eight denied and three were withdrawn.
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Report of Tree Warden
CLARENCE R. BESTICK, Tree Warden
1947
1947 Appropriations Expenditures
$3,515.00 $3,601.00
During the year $1,000.00 has been spent on general care of the trees, $1,801.00 for removing dead trees and limbs, $300.00 for prevention of Dutch Elm Disease, and $500.00 for setting out 100 new trees.
The condition of our trees is serious. The severe strains imposed upon them in past wind storms is be- coming more and more evident in the fractured and dead wood showing.
The Dutch Elm Disease is a public threat and has been found present in five of our large elms. Sanitation is very important in our many elms as the Dutch Elm Disease is most apt to spread by the Elm Beetles inhabit- ing weakened elm trees. The town should take every step within its power to eradicate this disease an'd prevent it spreading.
If the town is to retain its arboreal beauty, we must keep up a sustained program of re-forestation to replace the many trees lost in the past as well as many of the veteran trees that we shall lose in the future.
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Report of Board of Health
HERBERT B. HOLLIS, Chairman
DEANE R. WALKER, Clerk
1947 Budget
Less :
JOHN J. ATKINSON $26,292.49
Unexpended balances
$2,896.74
Receipts from all sources 3,581.93 6,478.67
Net cost of Department for 1947 $19,813.82
Six hundred and eighty-two cases of communicable dis- eases were reported to the Board of Health this year. We are greatly aided in the control of contagious diseases by the Braintree Visiting Nurse Association and the Braintree School Department.
To prevent Diphtheria the Board of Health conducts a Diphtheria Clinic each year for pre-school and school children. This clinic is held in the spring, usually starting in the month of April. This year owing to the prevalence of Diphtheria in several locations in the state, we added a Booster Clinic for the further protection of those child- ren who had been immunized more than two years previ- ously. Over 1800 children were given this added protec- tion. About 400 children also were given three inocula- tions with Diphtheria Toxoid necessary for their immun- ization.
In order to help in the general health of the Town, we make a constant check of the milk delivered in Brain- tree. Samples are taken from the milk dealers every month and examined for bacteria. The milk in all cases this year was satisfactory, based on Massachusetts State Health Department standards. We also inspect meat and provision stores as well as all eating and drinking estab- lishments periodically. No milk-borne or food-borne epi- demics occurred in Braintree in 1947.
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It is planned, provided an appropriation is made for the purpose at the annual town meeting, to have swab tests made to determine the presence of bacteria at each eating and drinking establishment in the town during alternating months.
Regulations for the installation of septic tanks were adopted and became operative this year. The plumbing inspection fees were increased to effect a more equitable net expense to the town.
Recommendations :
Extension of the public sewer system.
Bath house with toilet facilities at Sunset Lake.
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Common Street Pumping Station
Report of
Sewer Department
SEWER COMMISSIONERS
BERNARD R. ANDREWS, Chairman .
CHARLES C. TEMPLE CLINTON I. BATES
GEORGE F. BROUSSEAU, Superintendent
1947 1947
Appropriations Expenditures
$213,109.64 $199,947.00
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