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There were seized from dealers eight hundred fifty-four chemical ; four hundred thirty-nine bacterial; four hundred thirty-nine sediment; and three hundred twenty-seven temperature, samples of milk.
The numerical average for the chemical samples for the year was : Total solids, 13.05% ; fat, 4.07%.
The medium bacterial counts for the year were :
Pasteurized milk, 9,800 per cubic centimeter.
Raw milk,.12,000 per cubic centimeter.
Cream, 15,000 per cubic centimeter.
There were seized from producers three hundred twenty-eight chemical ; three hundred twenty-six bacterial ; eighty-seven sediment ; and one hundred ninety-three temperature, samples of milk. The median bacterial count was 14,000 per cubic centimeter.
One hundred forty-two inspections of milk dealers plants were made. Approximately one thousand nine hundred sixty-four quarts of milk and sixty-one quarts of cream are consumed daily.
59.47 per cent of the milk sold is pasteurized ; 40.53 per cent raw.
19.00 per cent is sold from stores ; 81 per cent from wagons.
Respectfully submitted, MELVIN F. MASTER.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
January 1, 1935.
To the Board of Health,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I submit the following report of animals slaughtered by licensed butchers and owners at their premises. From January 1, 1934 to January 1, 1935. Have been inspected by me.
Cattle
892
Calves
911
Hogs
466
Sheep
2806
Goats
4
Of these were condemned :
Cattle
9
Calves
85
Sheep
3
Hogs 4
All inspections have been reported to the State authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
W. C. GALE,
Inspector of Slaughtering.
REPORT OF MEAT INSPECTOR
Chelmsford, Mass., January 1, 1935.
To the Board of Health :
Gentlemen :
The folowing is a report of the animals slaughtered in Chelmsford from Dec. 1, 1934, to Jan 1, 1935 :
Cattle
30
Calves
33
Hogs
117
Sheep
250
Of these were condemned :
Hogs
1
Respectfully submitted,
W. C. GALE,
Meat Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MARKETS
January 1, 1935.
To the Board of Health.
Chelmsford, Mass ..
Gentlemen :
I submit the following report on markets, butcher and fish carts. I have found them in good condition, although 1 have condemned 1058 pounds of meat and 75 pounds of fowl. They were seized and confiscated. Respectfully submitted,
W. C. GALE, Inspector of Meats.
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS REPORT
Chelmsford, Mass., Jannary 1, 1935.
Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
The report of the work done by this department during the year 1934 under the direction of the Division of Animal Industry, Department of Conservation until December 1, and then under the Division of Livestock Disease Control, Department of Agriculture, follows :
The annual inspection of all animals ordered during the latter part of the year has been completed and a detailed report submitted to the Division of Livestock Disease Control.
There are 207 stables, four more than last year in which were found 722 dairy cows, 213 young cattle and 28 bulls, making a total of 963 head, 54 more than last year. Thirteen of these stables contained only swine, sheep or goats, while 79 stables were occupied by only one cow each.
There were also 396 swine, 10 sheep and 3 goats.
All cattle in town are now under State and Federal supervision for tuberculosis eradication. Twenty-nine cows reacted to the test and were killed, they were condemned in seventeen different stables; these stables were properly cleaned and disinfected. One hundred twenty-two cows and six bulls for dairy purposes, six beef cattle and 26 calves were shipped into town during the year on permits issued by the State Division. All were identified and released upon proof of satisfactory test charts and certificates showing that they came from herds free from Bangs disease during the year previous to entry into Massachusetts.
Twenty-nine dog hite cases were investigated. Twenty-five dogs and one cat were quarantined for a two weeks observation period and all except the cat and one dog were released as no rabies developed. The cat and dog were in contact with a rabid dog and were killed soon after they were quarantined. This rabid dog, the only one in town this year, fortunately bit no one before being killed.
Persons desiring to ship cattle into town from other states should get a permit from the Division of Livestock Disease Control, 100 Nashua
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street, Boston, to accompany the shipment and secure a statement from the seller stating that the cattle came from a herd that was free from Bang's disease during the past year. Upon arrival of such cattle notify the in- spector of animals. Dairy cattle owners would do well to learn more about what the State and Federal governments are doing to control Bang's disease, which is causing a great ioss to the dairy industry.
The State will make free blood tests and the Federal authorities will test your animals and will pay you a sum not exceeding twenty dollars plus salvage for a grade cow that reacts to the test. See your local inspector for details about Bang's disease or mastitis.
I wish to express my appreciation to Mrs. Mae Lewis, School Nurse, Police Department, Health Department and physicians for their co-opera- tion in dog bite cases.
ARNOLD C. PERHAM,
Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Chelmsford, Mass., December 31, 1934
Board of Health,
Chlemsford, Mass.
Following is a report of the plumbing work done for the year ending December 31, 1934.
Whole Number of Applications for Permits to Do Plumbing ..
50
New Houses
10
Old Houses 40
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Total
50
Inspections
109
Tests
38
Total 147
Following is a list of the various plumbing fixtures installed :
Water Closets
56
Lavatories
40
Bath Tubs
36
Wash Trays
17
Sinks
34
Drinking Fountains
2
Shower Baths
2
Floor Drains
2
Total 189
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES N. MIDWOOD,
Plumbing Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE IN CHELMSFORD DURING 1934
The following is a report of the work done in this town by the Middlesex County Extension Service during the year 1934.
Chelmsford dairy farmers attended every one of the dairy meetings in the weekly series in Concord last February and March. Farmers were advised on dairy replacements, feeding and growing legumes. Following the T. B. test clean-up there is a growing interest in dairying.
Poultrymen have been assisted in brooder house troubles, range man- agement and housing. Assistance has been given in diagnosing disease and advice given for its control.
A few boys have attended the informal discussions on agriculture at the Y. M. C. A. in Lowell conducted by the Extension Service.
Twenty-three farm visits were made on fruit and market garden subjects.
Moving pictures of apple picking and packing, cost figures and details of production were presented at a winter meeting attended by 26 ·fruit growers.
The discussion of vegetable diseases and fertilizers was attended by eight market gardeners.
A C. W. A. project on cutting neglected fruit trees was aided. The Extension Service has been emphasizing the danger of neglected trees in breeding pests such as the apple maggot.
Ten 4-H clubs took part in the exhibit and program at the Centre last spring as a finish to the winter's program. During the summer six garden clubs were carried on. Isabelle Hamilton of the North and Frank Burton of the South were each awarded a week at Camp Gilbert (leader- ship camp at Amherst).
Winners of the two-day trip to Amherst were Esther Quinnette of East ; Marguerite Ferron, North ; Eunice House, South; Eva Kelly, Centre, and Mae Reno, West. These awards were made for good work and spirit shown during the last three years. The Middlesex North Agricultural Society awarded money prizes to excellent 4-H gardens in South, $10 to Anthony Niemasezyk, and $4 to Roger Calder; in North, Magan Kras- necki, $3; in West, Earl Boutilier, $7. Mrs. Dewey Fish of the South was counselor at Camp Middlesex and taught metal work
It should be remembered that the work of the Middlesex County Ex- tension Service is free to all citizens of the county who desire to participate in its work. It is organized primarily to serve farmers, homemakers and boys and girls residing in rural sections, but homemakers, back yard gardeners and boys and girls in villages may also avail themselves of this service.
PERLEY W. KIMBALL.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
January 17, 1935.
To the Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
- The Cemetery Commissioners beg to submit the following report of Chelmsford cemeteries for year 1934 ending December 31.
Forefathers: Number of the perpetual care lots have been graded and reseeded. The general upkeep has been very good. With the great amount of rain we have had this fall all the reseeding, and in fact the cemetery as a whole is in first class condition. There were four inter- ments in 1934.
Pine Ridge: The general work has been done as in other seasons. Most of the lots that were sold in 1933 have been graded which improves the cemetery 'as a whole. Three lots have been sold this year. There were 14 interments.
Hart Pond: We are pleased to say at this time we are making improvements in this cemetery. The drives in the new section are being extended as per blue prints. The top soil is taken from these drives and used as a filler for the locations where lots are to be sold. This will, and already has made a well graded section. One lot sold and seven interments.
West : General cleaning throughout. Planting of maple trees in old section. Replacing shrubbery that was winter killed last winter. Continuation of grading for new lots in new part. The tomb was also repaired. Mr. Taylor has kept the perpetual care lots in fine shape, and has top dressed them each fall. We will say that there has been improvement, and that the cemetery appearance is at all times in perfect condition.
Riverside: This is one of our older cemeteries, and a difficult one to care for. We appreciate the fine way Mr. Cutler has cared for this cemetery and at the same time made improvements. The perpetual and annual care lots have been well looked after.
Fairview: The general upkeep as in past seasons has been carried out. We believe each year there is a marked improvement in this cemetery.
At this time we wish to speak of the fine work that has beene done in the cemeteries by the E. R. A. under the supervision of Engineer Flagg. Riverside, Fairview and Pine Ridge, the walls that have been erected and grading has made them so every one will be very much pleased and something the town can be proud of. The gates at Forefathers and Hart Pond are greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. WHEELER, BAYNARD C. DEAN, C. WESLEY LYONS,
Cemetery Commissioners, Town of Chelmsford. By C. WESLEY LYONS, Clerk.
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REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I have the honor to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1934.
During the past year we were called to extinguish one hundred and ten (110) forest and grass fires. All fires were extinguished before any damage was done to buildings, but in some cases buildings were in danger and only prompt arrival enabled us to prevent a more serious result.
Most of the fires were caused by careless smokers; some were of un- known cause.
It is the wish of the State Forestry Department to have the Forest Warden or one of his deputies patrol the highways during the season when most forest fires occur ; this would enable the Forest Warden to prosecute violators and also extinguish many fires before they have burned over a large area, thereby lowering the cost to the town.
Much credit is due State Observer Claude Welch for the very helpful assistance he has given at all times. His alertness in locating fires in the town has saved us a great deal.
Twelve hundred (1200) permits were issued for fires to be set in the open. Fine co-operation by the citizens of the town in caring for fires helped a great deal and very few got beyond their control.
The equipment of this department is in very good condition at the present time, with the exception of the truck which is entirely worn out and must be replaced if we are to continue our work with the same efficiency.
Besides the District Chiefs of the Fire Department the following Deputy Forest Wardens were appointed: Wallace A. Greig, Adam C. Zabierck. Walter H. Merrill, Fred W. Merrill, Fred L. Fletcher and Robert Henderson.
In conclusion I wish to express my appreciation to the Police De- ment, Fire Department and Deputy Forest Wardens for the fine assistance and co-operation that they have extended to me during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
GILBERT H. PERHAM,
Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
The annual report of the Board of Fire Engineers is respectfully sub- mitted herewith :
The Board is organized as follows :
Harry L. Shedd, Chief
John W. Dixon, Asst. Chief
John M. Kemp, Asst. Chief
with the latter also serving as Clerk of the Board.
The Board appointed the following District Chiefs :
Wilhelm T. Johnson
District No. 1
Joseph D. Ryan
District No. 2
Elmer Trull
District No. 3
Henry G. Quinn
District No. 4
Arthur W. House
District No. 5
Elmer Trull, Chief of District No. 3, resigned as of January 1, 1935, and the Board appointed in his place Walter Edwards.
We regret to record this change, because Mr. Trull has been connected with the Department since its inception, and his zealous and faithful service has been of inestimable value to the town.
Mr. Edwards, a brother of a former Chief, is fitted both by experience and ability to ably discharge the duties of his office, and will, we believe, make a splendid administrative officer.
The roster remains practically the same as last year, and the men of the Department have given evidence by their performance both at fires and drills, in all sorts of weather and at all hours of the day and night, that we have a loyal and efficient fire-fighting force.
The apparatus, equipment and quarters have been frequently inspected and kept in first-class condition.
We have installed at South Chelmsford a new pumping engine which will adequately take care of this part of the town for some time to come. One of the features of this truck is the booster tank, which runs the entire length of the body, contains 250 gallons of water ready for instant use, and which can be played on a fire for 45 minutes without being renewed. This pumper has been characterized as one of the best of its kind in the state.
The old wooden floor in the fire house at South Chelmsford has been taken up and a permanent floor of concrete laid down.
With the generous assistance of the E. R. A. five water holes have been established at strategic position, and others are in contemplation. These reservoirs have at least a minimum capacity of 10,000 gallons even in the . dry season.
The East Chelmsford Water District is now nearing completion, and in order that the citizens of this community may have the full value of this work and obtain the lower rate of insurance it will be necessary for the town to install a 500-gallon pumper and 1000 feet of 21/2" double jacket hose.
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This is to comply with the requirements of the New England Insurance Exchange, which is the rating authority. An article has been placed in the Town Warrant to cover this, and if approved will provide the town with adequate apparatus for some time, in addition to providing the citizens with lowest insurance possible.
We are fortunate in noting only 94 alarms of fire. This includes brush fires and calls for assistance in surrounding towns and in Lowell.
Our department has been commended for its services by the authorities of Dunstable, Westford and Carlisle, and our relations with the Department in Lowell are most friendly.
This spirit of good will is a splendid asset to the town, and its effect in mutual aid extremely valuable in an emergency.
We cannot close without gratefully acknowledging the services of the Chief and Officers of our excellent Police Department, the State Troopers and Motorcycle Police of the Lowell Department, all of whom have always responded to every call with hearty and intelligent service.
HARRY L. SHEDD, JOHN W. DIXON, JOHN M. KEMP,
Board of Fire Engineers.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit my annual report as Sealer of Weights and Measures, for the year ending January 1, 1935.
Number of Scales Tested and Sealed 144
Number of Weights Tested and Sealed 265
Number of Capacity Measures Tested and Sealed 17 Number of Automatic Measuring Devices Tested and Sealed. 345
Respectfully submitted,
WALLACE A. GREIG.
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REPORT OF THE CHELMSFORD E. R. A., 1934
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Honorable Sirs :
As administrator of the Chelmsford E. R. A. I herewith submit to you and the citizens of the Town my report for the past year showing such important details as, money received from the Federal Government, money spent by the Town for materials and equipment, projects com- pleted during the year, and projects we can expect for the future. Also I will show figures on the number of families receiving work relief wages during the year plus other data which tend to prove that our E. R. A. activities have kept down local welfare costs, have improved our public property, and have helped to sustain the morale of our people.
PROJECTS CARRIED ON UNDER C. W. A. AND E. R. A.
The projects completed and in course of construction since the beginning of the C. W. A. on November 27, 1933 are as follows :
1. ROAD WORK
(a) Eleven thousand feet of standard curbing laid and equal num- ber of feet of six foot gravel sidewalks made. This work was done on North Road (at Centre), Main Street, West Chelmsford, Gorham Street, Middlesex Street, and Chelmsford Street.
(b) Pine Hill Road was widened and graveled to 16 feet for approximately 31/2 miles. This area was given a light coat of oil.
(c) Richardson Road was widened and graveled for approximately one mile.
(d) Davis Road was widened and graveled for 3/4 mile.
(e) Riverneck Road was widened and graveled to a depth of two feet for 14 mile through a swamp.
( f) Proctor Road was widened and graveled at various places.
(g) Middlesex Street was graveled a distance of 1/2 mile and the old street car rails were removed.
2. DRAINAGE
(a) School Street, West Chelmsford was drained for a distance of 1200 feet with 12" cement tile.
(b) Pine Hill Road was provided with drainage at several locations.
(c) Stedman Street at Chelmsford Street intersection was widened and a 48" steel culvert pipe placed to carry the brook water into the old culvert under Chelmsford Street.
(d) Middlesex Street was drained a distance of 400 feet. Catch basins were built where necessary on all of this work.
3. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
(a) The High School Athletic Field was enlarged for baseball and football use with 65,000 square feet of area added to its usefulness. It was necessary to move 3,000 cubic yards of earth, and replace 1,000 yards of loam. The new area was graded level and seeded. A car parking area was graded at the north side of the field.
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(b) The North Common was graded.
(c) The Varney Playground was enlarged so that a regulation diamond can be laid out there. This work necessitated the removal of 11,000 cubic yards of earth which was used to fill low portions of the playground property. Two tennis courts were subgraded.
4. PUBLIC BUILDINGS
(a) Town Infirmary-Many decayed sections of these buildings were removed and rebuilt. A new milk room was constructed, as well as a new floor and ceiling in the kitchen, and a dormer window built in the attic. The entire outside of the house and several rooms were painted two coats.
(b) Centre Town Hall-The Town Treasurer's office was en- larged. The entire roof was reshingled and the entire building was painted two coats inside and outside.
(c) North Town Hall-New partitions were constructed in the American Legion quarters and police office. Partitions in all toilets were rebuilt and new plumbing installed. The upper hall walls were panelled. The entire inside of the building was given two coats of paint. At the present time the entire outside is being painted, and a new vestibule is being built.
(d) Town Garage and Tool Sheds-The old garage was torn down and a larger one built. The tool shed was enlarged and an office was built for the Superintendent of Highways. All of these buildings were painted two coats on the outside.
(e) Schools-The following schools received new partitions and two coats of paint inside : High, McFarlin, New Princeton, Old Princeton, Highland Avenue, Quessy, and East Chelmsford. The Westlands School grounds were regraded, loamed and seeded. Total area one and eight-tenths acres. A tennis court was constructed on these grounds.
( f) Fire Houses-The West Chelmsford building was painted inside and outside. The roof was reshingled and various inside carpenter work was done. The East Chelmsford building roof was repapered. The Centre building received repairs to walls and inside paint.
5. WATER HOLES
Four water holes for fire protection were constructed at the follow- ing locations : Acton Road, South Chelmsford, Alcorn farm on Hunt Road, Lupien farm on Westford Road, and at Bilson's Corner. Main Street, West Chelmsford. These holes are 12 feet in diameter and 10 to 12 feet deep giving a water storage of from 8,000 to 10,000 gallons, and were constructed of field stone walls 18" to 24" thick with a 4" concrete top supported by heavy steel rails. The opening for the engine hose is 24" square and has a hinged steel cover plate. Suitable approaches werc built for the convenience of fire engines.
6. CEMETERIES
New gates have been erected or will be erected in all of the Town owned cemeteries to a total of nine gates: they were made of the best grade of wood and are supported by cut granite masonry columns.
(a) Pine Ridge Cemetery-Seventy-five feet of cut granite masonry
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walls have been constructed on each side of the gate, 600 feet of old drive- way has been resurfaced, and 600 feet of new driveway is now under construction. The entrance section of the grounds has been cleared of all underbrush, the surface has been spaded up and smoothed ready for seeding. All trees were properly trimmed. At present four acres of grounds along Riverneck Road are being cleared.
(b) Riverside Cemetery-Two new gateways have been constructed, all the old wall along Middlesex Street has been straightened and repointed. A new granite masonry wall has been built along Middlesex Street for 100 feet to close in the property at the east end of the cemetery. This section has been cleared of brush and a low portion filled and loamed. A new wire fence has been built along the railroad bound.
(c) Fairview Cemetery-Approximately two acres of grounds are being cleared and spaded, the entire frontage of 600 feet is being walled in, and three gates erected.
7. OLD NORTH ROAD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION
These unsightly walls are being torn down. The front of the lot will be cleaned up and a lattice fence built part way back to hide the exist- ing hole.
8. APPLE PEST CONTROL
Two crews of men are now cutting down pest bearing trees in vari- ous parts of the Town.
9. MOTH EXTERMINATION
A crew of men are now destroying gypsy moth nests in the infested woods along the south and west sections of Town.
10. GARMENT MAKING
Twenty-one women are making wearing apparel, bed clothing, etc. This project started last July and is expected to continue indefinitely, The cloth is supplied by the Federal Government, miscellaneous findings such as thread and buttons are purchased from Town funds.
11. POLICE DRIVE AND PARKING SPACE,
NORTH TOWN HALL
Constructed a 10 foot wide drive along north side of property, and a police car parking space near police office. Constructed sidewalks from police car parking space to police office door.
12. BANK WALL, TOWN INFIRMARY
Rebuilt this wall which had partly fallen down (Billerica Street).
13. PLAYGROUND INSTRUCTION
Two instructors were supplied out of Government funds to teach organized play at Varney Playground.
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14. ORCHESTRA
An orchestra of 10 pieces was organized and paid for from C. W. A. Government funds for several months last spring.
15. SNOW REMOVAL
After the snow storm of January 23rd all of the men on the E. R. A were turned over to the Superintendent of Highways for snow removal. The Government authorized the payment of these men out of E. R. A funds, saving the Town $1,208.40.
COST OF PROJECTS
Amount Paid Out of Federal Funds from November 27, 1933 to February
15, 1935 :
For Wages
$100,282.12
For Materials
4.708.39
Total $104.990.51
Amount Appropriated by the Town of Chelmsford During 1934 for Materials, Truck Hire. Etc., or 9.09% of Total Expenditures $ 10,500 00
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