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32,166.64*
Dec. 19, '30
5,806.58LST
Dec. 19, '30
26,432.61*
Dec. 20, '30
1,455.96LST
Dec. 20, '30
24,976.65*
Dec. 22, '30
7,303.05LST
69.75
Dec. 22, '30
18,234.08*
Dec. 23, '30
1,086.76LST
1,018.32
Dec. 23, '30
18,165.64*
Dec. 24, '30
1,785.47LST
88.43
Dec. 24, '30
16,468.60*
Dec. 26, '30
467.70LST
37.62
Dec. 26, '30
16,038.52*
Dec. 27, '30
488.08LST
Dec. 27, '30
15,550.44*
Dec. 21, '30
374.811.ST
76.16
Dec. 21, '30
15,322.69*
Dec. 30, '30
449.46LST
1,264.99
Dec. 30, '30
16,138.22*
Dec. 31, '30
20,85
25.00
20.00-
Dec. 31,'30
10.00
2.00-
8.50
Dec. 31, '30
16,220.85*
Dec. 31, '30
15.00
73.50-
44.56
Dec. 31, '30
223.88-
59.00
3,570.30
364.94
Dec. 31, '30
19,740.15*
Dec. 13, '30
67.50-
63.00- -
.89-
Dec. 13, '30
81,709.37*
Dec. 15, '30
1.50-
Dec. 19, '30
72.55
Dec. 19, '30
32,239.19*
Nov. 5, '30
4,059.81LST
Nov. 5, '30
99,805.95*
381.36
525.60
Dec. 6, '30
97,123.03*
778.46
Dec. 1, '30 $154,839.05 Dec. 1, '30
154,653.92*
Dec. 2, '30
6.50
KEY LST-List. In .- Interest. RT-Return. 00 *-- Closed account. OD-Overdraft. DN-Service charge.
PLEASE EXAMINE AT ONCE If no errors are reported in ten days the account will be considered correct. Notify of any permanent change in address. The Last Amount in the Column is your Balance.
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70.90
168.98
Dec. 30, In.
16,307.20*
140.00-
750.01
444.46
490.73
Report of Tax Collector From July 7, 1930, to January 1, 1931
I herewith submit my report as Tax Collector from July 7, 1930, to Jan. 1, 1931. The Assessors' commitment of taxes, Town, state, county and auto excise for 1930, is made up as follows :
State Tax
$ 9,170.00
State Highway Tax
2,473.26
State Removal of Ice and Snow
343.91
State Audit, 1929
270.49
County Tax
13,843.13
County Tuberculosis Tax.
2,558.89
Poll Tax
4,102.00
Town Tax
189,189.12
Overlay
1,965.75
Refunds after Payment.
$223,916.55 104.55
$224,021.10
Cash Paid Treasurer.
$149,661.92
Abatements
776.52
Uncollected Taxes Jan. 1, 1931
73,582.66
$224,021.10
AUTO EXCISE TAX, 1930
Commitment by Assessors, July 22, 1930.
$ 11,616.83
Commitment by Assessors, Nov. 10, 1930.
1,122.10
Commitment by Assessors, Dec. 31, 1930.
242.67
Refunds after Payment
$ 12,981.60 571.91
$ 13,553.51
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 11,046.78
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
1,934.82
$ 12,981.60
Refunds after Payment
571.91
$ 13,553.51
AUTO EXCISE TAX, 1929
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930
$ 2,227.68
$ 2,227.68
Cash .Paid Treasurer.
$ 677.95
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931.
1,549.73
$ 2,227.68
TAXES, 1926
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930 $ 4,739.15
$ 4,739.15
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 386.50
Abatements
2,00
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931.
4,350.65
$ 4,739.15
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TAXES, 1927
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930. $ 7,624.68
$ 7,624.68
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 793.81
Abatements
2.00
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931.
6,828.87
$ 7,624.68
TAXES, 1928
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930.
$ 14,541.49
$ 14,541.49
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 3,074.49
Abatements .
42.30
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
11,424.70
$ 14,541.49
TAXES, 1929
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930.
$ 43,049.78
$ 43,049.78
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 17,368.07
Abatements
30.00
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
25,651.71
$ 43,049.78
MOTH TAX, 1926
Recommitted Sept. 30, 1930. $ 7.88
$ 7.88
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931 .
$ 7.88
$ 7.88
INTEREST AND COSTS
Interest and Costs on Taxes $ 1,906.51
$ 1,906.51 ~_
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 1,906.51
$ 1,906.51
HAROLD C. PETTERSON, Tax Collector.
December 31, 1930.
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CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT From July 7, 1930, to January 1, 1931
TAXES, 1926
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930 $ 405.83
$ 405.83
Cash paid Treasurer.
$ 98.33
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
307.50
$ 405.83
TAXES, 1927
· Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930. $ 185.34
$ 185.34
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 55.18
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
130.16
$ 185.34
TAXES, 1928
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930 $ 266.48
$ 266.48
Cash paid Treasurer.
$ 104.83
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
161.65
$ 266.48
INTEREST AND COSTS
Interest and Costs. $ 50.23
$ 50.23
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 50.23
$ 50.23
HAROLD C. PETTERSON, Collector.
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NORTH CHELMSFORD FIRE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT From July 7, 1930, to Jan. 1, 1931 TAXES, 1926
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930 $ 110.89
$ 110.89
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 24.35
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
86.54
$ 110.89
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930 TAXES, 1927
$ 46.00
$ 46.00
Cash paid Treasurer.
$ 12.84
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
33.16
$ 46.00
Recommitment Sept. 30, 1930 TAXES, 1928
$ 83.98
Cash paid Treasurer.
$ 29,91
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
54.07
TAXES, 1929
Recommitment Jan, 1, 1931 $ 358.10
$ 358.10
Cash paid Treasurer.
$ 199.88
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931
158.22
$ 358.10
TAXES, 1930
Commitment by Assessors
$ 1,696.04
$ 1,696.04
Refund after Payment
13.16
$ 1,709.20
Cash paid Treasurer
$ 1,295.00
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1931.
401.04
$ 1,696.04
Refund after Payment.
13.16
$ 1,709.20
INTEREST AND COSTS
Interest and Costs $ 28.11
$ 28.11
Cash paid Treasurer.
$ 28.11
$ 28.11
HAROLD C. PETTERSON, Collector.
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$ 83.98
$ 83.98
Report of Assessors
Value of Buildings
$4,272,735.00
Value of Land
1,563,340.00
Value of Personal Estate
1,254,540.00
Value of Assessed Estate
$7,090,615.00
Rate $31 per $1000.
TAX LEVY FOR 1930 :
Town Appropriations
$251,523.49
Loans and Interest
29,720.84
State Tax
9,170.00
State Highway Tax
2,473.26
State Snow and Ice Tax
343.91
State Audit
270.49
County Tax
13,843.13
County Tuberculosis Tax
2,558.89
Overlay
1,965.75
Amount to be Raised
$311,869.76
Estimated Receipts (Town)
$41,200.00
Estimated Receipts (Income Tax)
37,453.21
Estimated Receipts (Excise Tax)
9,300.00
2,051 Polls at $2.00 each
4,102.00
Tax on Property
219,814.55
$311,869.76
Number of Horses Assessed
203
Number of Cows Assessed
700
Number of Sheep Assessed
7
Number of Neat Cattle other than Cows Assessed
103
Number of Swine Assessed
126
Number of Fowl Assessed
15,075
Number of Dwellings Assessed
1,673
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
13,324
DECEMBER ASSESSMENT
Real Estate Tax
$7.75
Personal Estate Tax
28.68
17 Polls at $2.00 each
34.00
Total Tax Assessed
70.43
MOTOR EXCISE TAX
Value of Automobiles Assessed
368,510.00
Value of Trucks Assessed
88,110.00
Total Value of Motor Vehicles Assessed.
456,620.00
Tax Committed on Motor Vehicles.
12,982.20
Respectfully submitted, HERBERT C. SWEETSER, WARREN WRIGHT, JOHN E. HARRINGTON,
Assessors.
December 31, 1930.
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REPORT OF INSURANCE FUND COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1930
On deposit in :
The Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank
$ 5,405.67
The Central Savings Bank .. 3,078.84
The Mechanics Savings Bank. 5,348.64
The City Institution for Savings Bank. 8,070.72
The Merrimack River Savings Bank. 4,706.53
The Lowell Institution for Savings Bank.
4,310.48
$30,920.88
WALTER PERHAM, Treasurer.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE ADAMS LIBRARY
The Trustees met in special session on January 26, 1930, and elected Fred W. Park a member of the Board to fill the vacancy caused by the death of A. Heady Park. Dr. Waters was requested to draw up resolutions on the death of the latter gentleman.
On February 15, the Trustees met for organization and chose the same officers and committees which served last year as follows :
Chairman : Albert H. Davis.
Secretary : Mrs. E. R. Clark.
Treasurer : Rev. Wilson Waters.
Librarian : Mrs. Ida A. Jefts.
Assistant Librarian: Mrs. G. W. Peterson.
Purchasing Committee: Mrs. E. R. Clark.
Committee to Approve Bills : Albert H. Davis, Mrs. E. R. Clark.
Prudential Committee: A. H. Davis, Rev. Wilson Waters.
Committee on Periodicals and Reading Room: Miss Francis Clark, Miss Lottie L. Snow, Rev. Wilson Waters.
Edwin R. Clark was given charge of the work of redecorating the old part of the Library Building, provided for by the Town. The work has been done in a most satisfactory manner. It was voted that the necessary outside painting, etc., be paid for out of funds already in the hands of the Treasurer. The Library was closed while the work was going on.
The Trustees have voted that the George Memorial Hall, which is a most attractive place of meeting, may be used by literary, educational and cultural organizations, a fee of from $2 to $5 to be paid for its use. Transient borrowers from this Library are required to make a deposit of $1 for a card, the dollar to be returned when the card is surrendered.
Books needed for reference or study may be kept out one month without recharging unless called for, at the discretion of the Librarian.
Dr. Waters was requested to send a letter of acceptance and thanks to Mr. F. A. P. Fiske and Mr. John M. Fiske for the handsome lamp posts donated by them for the new entrance to the Library.
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A ruling sent down from the State House in Boston reversed a former ruling and instructs the Town Treasurer to pay all bills of the Library to be paid out of appropriations by the Town for the benefit of the Library, but the Treasurer of the Trustees may administer all Trust Funds. This tends to complicate the work of the Library Treasurer. In his account, here rendered, the amount paid to the Librarian stands $400. The salary is $500. The other $100 has been paid by the Town Treasurer out of the annual appropriation to the Library. He also paid bills of over $200 for books. The annual appropriation by the Town for the Library was $2,350, of which the Library Treasurer received (as per his account) $1,600 before the ruling took effect. The Town Treasurer has paid Library bills to the amount of the difference-$750. A bill of $10 for conveying books to South Chelmsford must be held over, as it came in after the end of the year.
ALBERT H. DAVIS,
FRANCES CLARK,
WILSON WATERS,
LUELLA H. S. CLARK,
LOTTIE L. SNOW,
FRED W. PARK,
Trustees.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE ADAMS LIBRARY
RECEIPTS
Balance on hand January 1, 1930.
$ 64.34
From the Town
1,600.00
From the Librarian
.86
Refund from Periodicals.
3.50
From the George Building Fund.
8,389.00
Balance of the Building Fund.
243.57
From the Joseph Warren Fund.
699.98
For use of the George Memorial Hall.
14.00
Refund, Bartlett & Dow
7.08
Interest, George Book Fund.
200.00
George Cemetery Fund (care)
35.00
George Cemetery Fund, bal. of int. for books.
21.47
$ 11,278.80
EXPENDITURES
Librarian
$ 400.00
Fuel
544.00
Light
120.78
Books
218.19
Janitor
208.15
Periodicals
86.95
Furnishings
687.28
Balance on Building Addition.
8,389.00
Water
14.50
Binding
98.45
Books to South Chelmsford.
30.00
Care of Grounds.
38.00
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Books to West Chelmsford.
40.00
Paid on Account of New Approaches to Library .
360.50
Treasurer's Bond Expressage Paid for Care of George Family Lot in Cemetery
2.50
5.50
35.00
$ 11,278.80
No money has been drawn from the L. G. Richardson Fund. No money has been drawn from the Adams Emerson Fund.
WILSON WATERS, Treasurer.
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN TO THE TRUSTEES
OF THE ADAMS LIBRARY
Circulation for 1930.
14,165
Magazines
833
Fiction
10,656
Non-Fiction
2,676
New Books Purchased.
196
Books sent to South Chelmsford.
544
Books sent to West Chelmsford.
1,255
New Borrowers
164
Received for Fines
$70.61
Paid Assistant
41.52
Desk Supplies
20.36
Money Stolen in October .
4.88*
Balance Handed Treasurer
3.85
GIFTS
Mediterranean Picture Lands-Emelene A. Dunn.
The Romance and Rise of the American Tropics-United Fruit Co.
Historical Markers of Mass. Bay State Colony \ Commonwealth of
Massachusetts on the Sea, 1630-1930 S Massachusetts.
Pathways of the Puritans-His Excellency Frank G. Allen.
10 Vols. of the Works of Maria Edgeworth ¿ Mrs. Henry
New Worlds to Conquer, by Richard Haliburton § Bartlett.
21 Vols. of Children's Books-Mrs. Ross Hatch.
Independent Chronicle, Feb. 21, 1824-First Baptist Church, South Chelmsford.
Two iron Lamp Posts, which have been placed at the entrance to the recent addition to the Library Building, were donated by Mr. F. A. P. Fiske of Chelmsford and Somerville and Mr. John Minot Fiske of New York.
Miss Olive Bockes has given much of her time to work in the Children's Room.
*The Library was entered at night, presumably through a window, and the Librarian's desk was rifled.
IDA A. JEFTS, Librarian.
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE NORTH CHELMSFORD LIBRARY CORPORATION
RECEIPTS
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1930. $ 45.86
Town Appropriation
1,200.00
Librarian's Account Fine Receipts.
6.00
$1,251.86
EXPENDITURES
Librarian's Salary
$ 300.00
Assistant Librarian and Janitor.
115.92
Books
186.48
Magazines
29.00
Lighting
23.72
Fuel
112.00
Binding
178.51
Printing
18.13
Repairs
51.08
Miscellaneous Supplies and Expenses
21.78
Balance on Hand December 31, 1930
215.24
$1,251.86
Respectfully submitted,
EDNA I. BALLINGER, Treasurer.
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REPORT OF ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE
Chelmsford, Mass., December 31, 1930.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Chelmsford :
The following is my report of the Police Department from December 8, 1930, to December 31, 1930, inclusive :
3 Stores found open.
4 Calls on stolen cars, Lowell.
2 Calls from Billerica on stolen cars.
Stolen property recovered ($25.00).
Collected $20.00 for property damage in 1929.
1 Call from Lowell on Hit and Run driver.
9 Accident calls.
5 Dogs and 1 Cat killed by automobiles removed by police.
2 Calls answered for Lowell policewomen.
6 Fire calls answered.
68 Complaints answered.
1 Arrest for drunk in car.
1 Arrest for driving under influence of liquor.
$20.00 returned to town in fines.
In conclusion, I express my thanks and appreciation for the assistance and co-operation extended to me by the Honorable Board of Selectmen. I also am extremely grateful to the Officers of the Lowell District Court. I commend my comrades for their loyalty and co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
BERNARD F. McGOVERN, Acting Chief of Police.
REPORT OF BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
We herewith submit our Annual Report of the Fire Department.
The Board of Fire Engineers appointed annually by the Board of Selectmen, organized this year with Archibald Cooke as Chief of the Department, Harry L. Shedd and John W. Dixon as assistant engineers, and John W. Dixon as clerk of the Board.
The District Chiefs appointed by the Board of Engineers are :
Wilhelm T. Johnson Percy T. Robinson (May 1st-Nov. 30) District No. 2
District No. 1
Joseph D. Ryan (Dec. 1) Norman Edwards District No. 3
District No. 2
District No. 4
Henry Quinn Arthur W. House District No. 5
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We feel that all Companies are well organized.
We justly give deserved praise to the men of the Department of the Town for their loyal, prompt and efficient work that they have accomplished.
We have also had the men insured as last year; we feel it is a great benefit for the men and the Town.
The Center Fire House has been sheaved with plaster board; the Maxim truck was sent away to be repaired and the pump brought up to pumping capacity.
In the North Village a new Alarm System has been installed.
In the West Village the men of the Department have remodeled their Fire House and made it a credit to the Town. The firemen are worthy of a lot of credit for the amount of work which they have accomplished in the last few months.
The roof on the East Village Fire House has been repaired.
We have had a new siren installed in the South Village which will greatly improve the service in that part of the Town.
In the Westlands a new Gamewell Alarm Box has been installed and we feel that one or two more boxes would be a great benefit to that part of the Village.
The Board recommends that a new pumping engine be purchased of at least 500 gallon capacity this coming year for the North Village.
The Department the past year has responded to 77 calls for fires within the Town area, and 8 calls for fires in adjoining towns.
District No. 1-36 fires. District No. 2-33 fires District No. 3- 5 fires District No. 4- 7 fires District No. 5- 5 fires
The building property in Town actually endangered by fires amounted to $142,875 and the total loss caused by these fires amounted to $14,772.
We wish to express our appreciation to the Police Department for its hearty co-operation with our Department.
Respectfully submitted, ARCHIBALD COOKE, HARRY L. SHEDD, JOHN W. DIXON, Board of Fire Engineers.
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REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
Dec. 31, 1930.
Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Selectmen :
There have been 179 forest and grass fires reported in Town during the past year. In the majority of cases they have been extinguished before gaining much headway, thanks to the good work of Observer Blood in quickly locating and reporting them.
The principal cause of fires has been careless smokers. Railroad fires have been the lowest for years, only six having been reported.
The most serious fires occurred at North Chelmsford in May where much property on the Dunstable Road was endangered and help was called from Westford and Lowell.
Many serious fires would be prevented if the owners of land would burn the grass along the highways in the early spring.
There have been two changes in the State fire laws which are of interest to the Town. Permits are now required throughout the year except when the ground is covered with snow. The second law requires the towns to maintain a fire patrol on the highways during such periods of drouth as the State Forester considers a fire hazard.
It will be necessary to replace the Forestry truck this year. The present truck is 10 years old and is so badly worn as to be unfit for forest fire work.
Beside the District Chiefs of the Fire Department, the following Deputy Forest Wardens have been appointed: Charles A. House, Allan Adams, Raymond E. Sargent, Fred W. Merrill, Walter H. Merrill and Robert Henderson1.
SIDNEY E. DUPEE,
Forest Warden.
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH Submitted to the Citizens of Chelmsford RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PLUMBING FOR THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD
REGISTRATION
SECTION 1. After acceptance of the following plumbing regulations, all persons who desire to engage in, carry on, or work at the business of plumbing within this jurisdiction shall be registered by the State Examiners, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 142, General Laws.
SECTION 2. Upon application of a registered Master Plumber only, on form furnished by the Board of Health, said Board shall grant written permit to do certain plumbing described therein, when in conformity with
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the Law. Drawings of proposed work shall be filed if required. Permits may be recalled by the Board of Health if conditions are violated. Permits for all plumbing, except repair or leaks, must be in the hands of the plumber before beginning work.
Approved by the Department of Public Health Nov. 19, 1930.
GEORGE H. BIGELOW, M.D., Commissioner.
Adopted by the Chelmsford Board of Health, Aug. 22nd, 1930.
GEORGE A. MCNULTY, J. C. OSTERHOUT, F. A. MACELROY.
Arrangements were made with the owners of land at the North Village and also at the Westlands to secure land to establish a dump at each village. The residents of both villages are badly in need of land to be used for dump- ing purposes, as the Board was obliged to close up several dumping grounds last year due to complaints and petitions signed by residents of North Village on account of decayed vegetables and garbage, as it became a nuisance. Therefore the Board felt justified in taking the step they did, although it caused inconvenience to the residents of that section. However, at the Annual Town Meeting there will be an Article inserted in the Warrant to provide suitable land for such purposes for both villages. We hope the residents of both villages will support the above Articles on Town meeting day.
Also there will be an Article inserted in the Warrant to give the resi- dents and voters of the Town to decide what action they may take in regard to accepting the Cushing Pond (or so-called Mill Pond) at Center Village. The Board feels quite anxious to have this question decided, as it has been discussed for some time.
In the Milk Inspector's report, which we hope you will read carefully, you will see a great improvement. The average of all samples is very good, both as to solids, fat and bacteria count: It is only fair to say the improve- ments in the past few years are very satisfactory.
The Board feels that many of the citizens are beginning to see the real effect of co-operation with the local Board of Health. For instance, those who keep swine are learning to keep them as they ought to be kept. By feeding the garbage on platforms certainly put a stop to the conditions which existed for a long time and are much improved.
The report of Mrs. Mae S. Lewis, R.N., Agent of the Board of Health, is very well worth reading carefully. Contagious and infectious diseases are decreasing quite rapidly. Houses visited by the nurse for the Board of Health (408) during the past twelve months evidently shows the interest Mrs. Lewis has taken in health work. The Board accepted and approved her report and respectfully submits the same to the citizens of Chelmsford.
The Board wishes to thank Doctors Scoboria and Varney, also the
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Agent and School Nurse, Mrs. Mae S. Lewis, for the excellent work they have done during the past year, ready at all times to serve when called by the local Board of Health.
G. A. MCNULTY, Chairman, J. C. OSTERHOUT, F. MACELROY.
REPORT OF AGENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
Mr. G. A. McNulty,
Chairman of Board of Health,
Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
I submit the following report for the year beginning January 1st, 1930, to December 31st, 1930 :
Contagious and Infectious Diseases-
Scarlet Fever
15
Typhoid Fever
1
Erysipelas
1
Chicken Pox
12
Whooping Cough
36
Measles
1
Diphtheria
1
Mumps
9
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
3
Dog Bite and other Diseases.
7
Homes visited by nurse for Board of Health. 408
16
Houses Carded
Cards removed 16
Some of our school children were victims of scarlet fever. All precau- tions were taken. All throats in school were inspected by nurse for at least seven days and every suspicious case taken home. Desks were taken care of, and books destroyed. We had one case in High School. All precautions were taken and we did not have a second case. We had one case of diphtheria in town-a grown-up person who had been visiting out of town, going to dances, and so on. However, there was not another case in town. This proves what our Schick test and immunization clinics have done for our children. Hoping we can keep up the good work. Pupils Schicked in May who were immunized in October, 1929 :
Negative 247
Positive 59
Absent 3-4
Some of our children moved out of town with parents, cause of absentees.
Children who were positive were immunized in October, 1930, with our first grade and pre-school children. One hundred and fifty-three attended this clinic ; we had a follow-up clinic in May, which was conducted by Depart- ment of Public Health :
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Examined 10 Improved 8
Unimproved 1
Discharged Well
1
We have two dentists working in our schools at present. Dr. Ritter has taken care of Highland Avenue and Princeton School and is now in West- land School. Dr. Coughlin has taken care of East and is now in McFarlin School in Center.
Dental work finished to date:
Teeth Treated 711
Filled, Permanent 35.
Filled, Deciduous 3.41
Teeth Cleaned 649
Extractions, Permanent 82
Extractions, Deciduous 278
Examined by Dentists 525
Our rating with the State Department Dental Hygiene was 63 per cent in June. We must do better or die in the attempt. We were fortunate in securing a second dental chair. The East Chelmsford Fire Department and Alumni boys from the east part of town and the East P. T. A. made this possible for me.
Dr. Paul Wakefield, chief of Chadwick clinics, gave talks in regards to the clinics which were held here November 11, 1930; 1063 took the test, 255 were given X-ray, a good many by request of their parents. Fifty-five pupils will be given physical examination by State doctors. Many of this group are underweight. Nurse made 107 visits on this (the tuberculosis) clinic to parents who did not understand what it meant to their children. By doing so we had a great many more take the test, also a number of pre-school children.
The parent-teachers in all sections of the town provide milk for any child who is unable to buy it for morning recess. Anyone who does not go home at noon can have hot soup or cocoa. We have hot lunches in all our schools. The New England Food and Dairy Council spent three days with us, gave illustrated lectures in all schools, and stressed hot lunches at noon and milk at recess in the morning. Dr. Wellington visited us during the year. Dr. Archibald and Dr. Knowlton also visited many times, all from State Department of Public Health. I wish to thank each and every one for their excellent co-operation during the year 1930.
Very respectfully, MAE S. LEWIS, R.N. Agent of Board of Health.
Chelmsford, Massachusetts, December 31, 1930.
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REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
December 31, 1930.
To the Chelmsford Board of Health,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I have the honor to present the report of the Milk Inspection Division for the year beginning January 1, 1930.
There were 17 distributors licensed to deliver milk from wagons; 37 stores were licensed to sell milk; six stores were registered to sell oleo- margarine ; two milk plants were issued pasteurization licenses.
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