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Personal and Real
388
Total number of persons Assessed
3,317
Number of Horses
62
Neat Cattle:
Cows
548
Yearlings, Bulls, Heifers, etc.
97
Number of Swine Assessed
316
Number of Sheep Assessed
16
Number of Fowl Assessed
31,476
All Other Animals Assessed
13,935
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
2,960
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
13,184.79
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX OF 1953 COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR IN 1953
Number of Vehicles Assessed 4,539
Total Valuation of Vehicles Assessed $ 2,033,240.00
Tax Committed to Collector
89,558.06
Excise Rate in year 1953-$50.42
LEVY OF 1952 COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR IN 1953
Number of Vehicles Assessed 438
Total Valuation of Vehicles Assessed $ 330,010.00
Tax Committed to Collector 4,747.35
Excise Rate in year 1952-$48.25
ABATEMENTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES IN 1953
Levy of 1952
752.74
Levy of 1953
5,666.59
EXEMPT PROPERTY 1953
Value of Land $ 146,475.00
Value of Buildings 1,576,150.00
Total $1,722,625.00
Area of Exempt Property 494.12 Acres
The regular meeting time of the Board of Assessors is on the first Tuesday of each month from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
WARREN WRIGHT JOHN J. DUNIGAN
CLAUDE A. HARVEY
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REPORT OF WELFARE AGENT
REPORT OF WELFARE AGENT
To the members of the Board of Public Welfare, Bureau of Old Age Assistance, and citizens of the Town of Chelmsford the following report of the Welfare Department activities for the year 1953 is respectfully submitted :
The present staff of the Welfare Department is comprised of the following named persons:
Raymond H: Greenwood, Chairman Board of Public Welfare and Bureau of Old Age Assistance
Quincy B. Park, Agent
Lois Laton, Social Worker, (Provisional Appointment)
Esther D. Woodward, Senior Clerk
M. Virginia Dailey, Junior Clerk
During the past year 100 applications for assistance were made, and after investigation by the Agent or Social Worker a total of 76 applications were approved and aid granted; 14 applications were denied due to inegibility; 4 applications were withdrawn volunta- rily; and at the present time there are 6 applications for Disability Assistance pending approval by State Medical Review Team, who have final decision as to eligibility for aid from this category of assistance.
35 applications for Old Age Assistance were approved.
11 applications for aid from Aid to Dependent Children funds were approved.
7 applications for aid from Disability Assistance funds were ap- proved.
23 cases were aided with funds from General Relief program, and in most cases, provided for emergency assistance of a temporary nature.
WELFARE
Case Load 1952-32 for 75 persons Case Load 1953-34 for 82 persons
Expended
1952
1953
Cash Grants
$ 4,903.70 $
4,327.29
Material Grants
1,443.02
2,757.10
State Institutions
419.44
1,867.61
Other Cities and Towns
3,722.13
518.00
Totals
..... . $ 10,488.29 $ 9,470.00
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REPORT OF WELFARE AGENT
Comparisons of expenditures from this category of assistance show a decrease from previous years in amount of $1,018.29, despite the fact that more individuals were aided during the past year than during 1952. This is accounted for, to a large extent, by the short term of assistance required in a number of cases.
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
This category of assistance was authorized by Legislative Action Nov. 1, 1951 and provides for reimbursement of 75% of amount of aid expended, from State and Federal funds.
There are 15 cases being aided from this category of assistance, and it is reasonable to assume that this number will remain as a minimum. Six applications are pending Medical Review Team approval and it is reasonable to expect that majority will be approved.
EXPENDED
1952
1953
Case Load
20
15
Cash Grants
$ 9,976.70 $
7,756.28
Material Grants
5,299.88
4,359.86
State Institutions
1,730.87
1,597.07
Totals
$ 17,007.45 $ 13,713.21
It will be noted that expenditures for 1953 were less than for pre- vious year, also the case load was reduced from 20 to 15. The decrease in expenditures during the past year is due to a large extent to a smaller case load, also to decreased medical expenses.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Case Load for 1952-28 for 73 persons
Case Load for 1953-26 for 89 persons
Expended (Cash and Medical)
$ 36,259.00 $ 32,183.76
It will be noted that two less cases were aided during 1953 than was the case in 1952. It will also be noted that a total of 16 more per- sons were aided than in the previous year. The decrease in cost is accounted for by resources of the recipient which included increased Social Security Survivors Benefits, payments received in accordance with Court Orders for support, and contributions from children who have completed their schooling and are providing income to their parents through earnings from employment.
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REPORT OF WELFARE AGENT
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Expended
1952
1953
Cash Grants
$180,087.69 $162,459.07
Material Grants
38,075.71
52,506.01
Other Cities and Towns
2,417.87
2,938.60
Totals
$220,581.27 $217,903.68
The most important legislative change in Old Age Assistance law during past year was enactment of law requiring minimum payments of $55.00 monthly to a recipient in a family group, and $75.00 monthly minimum payment to a recipient living alone. Nineteen cases are being aided in Convalescent Homes or receiving equivalent care in own homes.
REIMBURSEMENTS TO TOWN TREASURER
Many of the citizens of the town have expressed an interest in amount of funds returned to the Town Treasurer from State and Federal reimbursement and from other cities and towns as reimburse- ment for aid to persons with settlement other than this town.
The following figures are given in order that information regard- ing reimbursement is available to all who may be interested.
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Source
Amount
Amount
Credited
State
$ 88,377.74
E. & D.
Federal
90,259.48
O. A. A ..
Other Cities and Towns
5,269.79
E. &. D.
Federal and State for Administrative Exp.
4,252.68
Admin. Acct.
Real Estate Liens
5,975.58
R. E. Lien
Checks Returned
574.13
O. A. A.
Total
$194,709.40
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Source
Amount
Amount
Credited
State
$ 11,035.39
E. & D
Federal
15,986.48
A. D. C.
Federal and State for Administrative Exp.
1,043.00
Admn. Acct.
Checks returned
23.75
A. D. C.
Total
... , , , .. $ 28,088.62
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REPORT OF WELFARE AGENT
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Source
Amount Amount
Credited
State
$ 6,339.13
E. & D.
Federal
5,623.87
D. A.
Federal and State for Administrative Exp.
474.71
Admn. Acct.
Checks returned
244.08
D. A.
Recoveries from Real Estate
517.37 D. A. Rec. Acct.
Total
$ 13,199.16
GENERAL RELIEF
Source
Amount Amount
Credited
Other Cities and Towns
$ 2,830.74
E. & D.
Real Estate Recovery
982.63
E. & D.
Total
$ 3,813.37
SUMMARY
State reimbursement for all categories of assistanre
credited to Excess and Deficiency $105,752.26
Reimbursement from Other Cities and Towns credited to Excess and Deficiency
8,100.53
Total credited to Excess and Deficiency Account $113,852.79
Federal Reimbursement credited to Assistance Accounts $111,869.83
Reimbursement from State and Federal for Administrative Expenses 5,770.39
Recoveries from Real Estate Liens and credited to Recovery Account 7,475.58
Checks returned, all categories, and credited to Cash Grants 841.96
Total credited to Departmental Accounts $125,957.76
Total of Recoveries and Reimbursements $239,810.55
As in past years, we are requesting that salaries of Senior and Junior Clerks, also salaries of members of the Bureau of Old Age Assistance be taken from Administrative Accounts, thereby affecting a saving to the tax payers of $4,760.00 which will not need to be ap- propriated.
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REPORT OF WELFARE AGENT
The entire staff of the Welfare Office would like at this time to express their appreciation to the members of the Board of Public Welfare and Bureau of Old Age Assistance for their very cooperative assistance throughout the past year, also an expression of apprecia- tion to those on our payrolls who are being aided, as they have shown a spirit of cooperation during all times.
Respectfully submitted,
QUINCY B. PARK Agent, Department Public Welfare
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REPORT OF THE CHELMSFORD LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REPORT OF THE CHELMSFORD LIBRARY TRUSTEES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Chelmsford Library Trustees met on twelve occasions during 1953 with the meetings being held in the Adams Library, and the Anna C. Mackay Memorial Library. At the March meeting, the fol- lowing officers and staff were elected:
Chairman Miss Marjorie B. Scoboria
Secretary Mr. Roger P. Welch
Treasurer Mr. Eustace B. Fiske
Purchasing Committee (Chm.) Mr. Howard D. Smith Miss Ethel Booth
Miss Bertha Whitworth
Mrs. Lester Ball Mrs. Fred Laton
Librarians:
Adams Library Mrs. Lester Ball
Anna C. Mackay Memorial Library Miss Bertha Whitworth
Assistants:
Adams Library
Mrs. Edith Pickles
Mrs. Fred Laton
Anna C. Mackey Memorial Library Miss Sylvia Ostman
Janitors:
Adams Library Mr. Charles Norton
Anna C. MacKay Memorial Library Mr. Thomas Roach
The Trustees as well as the general public express their regret at the passing of Mrs. Fred Laton, who served as assistant at the Adams Library from May 1948 until her demise in October of this year. Mrs. Laton had ably served the community in her post and her loss is deeply felt.
Mrs. Dolores Johnson conducted several children's story telling periods during the spring, but as the response from the younger group was small, the program was discontinued during the summer and fall.
During the year, the entire heating plant in the Adams Library was replaced with a new forced hot water system. The new system was first completed in the Library itself and during the latter part of the year was extended to include George Hall and the Historical rooms.
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REPORT OF THE CHELMSFORD LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Besides the general repairs at both libraries, bookshelves were installed in the children's room at the Adams Library and new out- side lights were installed at George Hall.
A new edition of the Encyclopedia Americana was purchased and placed in the Anna C. Mackay Memorial Library.
Mrs. Dorothy R. Green, who has had twelve years experience in library work, was appointed assistant librarian at the Adams Libary in October.
The Tercentenary Committee requested the opinion of the Trust- ees relative to the proposed anniversary celebration in 1955. The Trustees were unanimous in their approval of the event.
Exhibits and their donors at the Adams Library during the year were as follows:
January: Philippine Articles-Mrs. Arnold Perham
February: Trays and Hand Painted Ware-Mrs. William Stark March: Wedding clothes of 100 years ago-Mrs. Harold Chapin April: Ceramics-Mrs. E. O. McAlister
May: Pictures-Historical Society
June 1-July 3: European Crafts-Miss Phyllis Scoboria July 3-Sept. 1: Birds' Nests and Eggs-Mr. Philip Coddaire September: Grange-Mrs. August Sarre
October and November: Dolls-Mrs. Eustace B. Fiske
December: Egyptian Souvenirs-Miss Florence Archibald
In closing, the Trustees wish to express their appreciation for the cooperation and support received from the residents, officials and town departments during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ROGER P. WELCH,
Secretary.
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES
To the Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford
The following is a list of trust funds of the library department showing condition of each account at the beginning and ending of 1953.
ADAMS LIBRARY TRUST FUNDS
Name of trust fund
Principal Interest With- Deposit
Balance
12-31-52
drawal
12-31-53
Amos F. Adams Fund
$2,554.20 $ 75.09 $140.47
$ 2,488.82
Amos F. Adams
Fund.
4,201.39
102.51
253.90
4,050.00
Amos F. Adams Fund.
4,364.03
83.64
407.67
4,040.06
George Fund
2,674.94
67.27
2,742.21
Selina G. Richardson
Fund
330.65
8.29
338.94
Adams Emerson Fund
237.45
5,96
243.41
Joseph Warren Fund.
1,065.93
26.80
1,092.73
Mary H. Proctor Fund
11,163.12
157.03
160.00
11,480.15
Albert H. Davis Fund
360.96
10.89
371.85
George Cemetery Fund ..
1,150.17
28.92
1,179.09
$28,102.84 $566.40 $802.04 $160.00 $28,027.20
MACKAY LIBRARY
Flint Fund
$1,508.55 $ 37.94
$ 1,546.49
Nathan B. Edwards Fund ..
734.83
18.47
753.30
Victor E. Edwards Fund ....
797.48
16.02
813.50
General Fund
370.36
11.18
381.54
Clement Fund
2,090.73
67.19
68.66
772.16
2,861.42
General Fund
3,176.82
96.00
3,272.82
$ 8,678.77 $246.80 $ 68.66 $772.16 $ 9,629.07
Totals of both libraries .. .. $36,781.61 $813.20 $870.70 $932.16 $37,656.27 Eustace B. Fiske, Treasurer
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REPORT OF ADAMS LIBRARY LIBRARIAN
REPORT OF THE ADAMS LIBRARY LIBRARIAN
To the Board of Selectmen:
The year 1953 at the Adams Library has been very busy. The number of borrowers has increased and also the circulation.
The practice of buying books often has been continued with good results. Besides the books which have been purchased, other books have been donated. The donors were Mrs. Warren C. Lahue, Mr. John R. Porter, Miss Helen K. Moulton, The Lowell Wellesley Club, Mrs. Edward G. Russell, Mrs. Fred D. Laton, Mr. Harold Brown, Mr. Lewis I. Hilton, Miss Kathryn Thomas, Mr. Thomas L. McCormack and Mrs. Estey of West Billerica. Miss Frances Clark donated magazines and the Chelmsford Garden Club a set of Audubon prints.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Russell have continued to transport the books to East Chelmsford.
The exhibits under the direction of Miss Marjorie Scoboria have been extremely good. The effectiveness of the exhibits has been much improved by the installation of lights in the show case.
The Chelmsford Garden Club has continued the good work of decorating the reading room with plants and cut flowers. At Thanks- giving there was a very colorful arrangement of fruit.
Two groups of children have visited the Adams Library during the year. One was a Brownie Troop from the Westlands under the leadership of Mrs. Stephen Mansur, and the other a second grade from the McFarlin School with their teacher, Miss Linda Marinel. We heartily welcome such groups.
The statistics for the year 1953 follow:
Circulation
Fiction
19,526
Non-fiction
7,385
Total
26,911
New books purchased
505
New cards issued
301
We were saddened last October by the death of Mrs. Fred D. Laton, who had worked as assistant librarian for a number of years.
In closing I thank the Trustees, my co-workers and all others who in any way have helped to make the past year pleasant and profitable. Respectfully submitted,
ADELAIDE W. BALL,
Librarian.
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REPORT OF ANNA C. MACKAY LIBRARY LIBRARIAN
REPORT OF ANNA C. MACKAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY LIBRARIAN
To the Board of Selectmen:
Circulation:
Fiction
6162
Non-Fiction 2176
Magazines
829
9167
New books
338
New borrowers 77
Respectfully submitted,
BERTHA M. WHITWORTH,
January 9, 1954
Librarian.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
January 15, 1954
Board of Selectmen, Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith submits its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1953.
The past year has brought about some changes that the Board of Fire Engineers feel are for the best interest of the service and will eventually bring about a better understanding by all concerned.
The duties of Deputy to the Chief Engineer, formerly held by a Callman, were changed and assigned to a permanent fire-fighter. The duties of District Chief of the North company were also changed from a Callman to a permanent firefighter, as has been the case in the Center for some time.
Engine One was completely refinished the past year, bringing all our apparatus now to a very presentable appearance.
The West and South stations were painted one coat on the outside A radiator was installed in the South station to insure against freez- ing the plumbing that had been installed the previous year. This radiator, plus other material needed for other stations, were removed from the Old Princeton Street School by authority of the Board of Selectmen.
The alarm system in North and West was repaired and modern- ized to some extent but a great deal more is necessary.
Apparatus in the Center was moved into the new station on August 1, 1953 and affords service to the whole department that the Town never had before.
The Board of Fire Engineers gave considerable thought to the 1954 Budget and feel this Department can continue to render the type of service the Town is entitled to under the Board's budget rec- ommendations.
The Board of Fire Engineers decided against any further exten- sions of the fire alarm system, until what we have now, is modern- ized and put in a condition we can depend upon at all times.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
The Board feels it is time steps were taken to have Town-owned quarters in North Chelmsford, and have requested the Selectmen to insert an Article in the Annual Warrant asking for a committee and funds to secure plans and specifications for a fire station for that section of the Town.
In conclusion, we wish to express our thanks to all concerned for their cooperation given the Fire Department in the Year 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN KIDDER, Chairman LEO A. WILLIAMS VINSON C. REID HARRY L. SHEDD, Jr. RICHARD B. CARR, Clerk
125
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of Health
To the Citizens of Chelmsford:
PERSONNEL
Mr. Edmund J. Welch, Chairman
Mr. Oliver A. Reeves
Dr. Charles C. Farrington
*Mr. Edward L. Tyler, Jr., Health Agent
Mrs. Florence M. Dutton, Clerk and Laboratory Assistant
Mrs. Helen M. Jewett, School Nurse
Dr. Benjamin Blechman, Board of Health Physician
Dr. Raymond Horan, Board of Health Physician
Mr. George E. Gagnon, Plumbing Inspector
Mr. Spencer W. Chamberlin, Slaughtering Inspector
Mr. Charles G. Fuller, Animal Disposal
Mr. Harold F. Stott, Jr., Refuse Collection
Mr. Martin H. Maguire, Refuse Collection
* From January 1, 1953 to September 4, 1953 Mr. Patrick A. Thi- beau was the Agent for the Board of Health.
The reports of the School Nurse, the Plumbing Inspector, the Slaughtering Inspector and Dog Officer are contained elsewhere in the Annual Town Report.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
In 1953 many of the childhood diseases were below the 1952 totals: this is because the large numbers infected last year, lower the number available for infection this year.
The community was also extremely fortunate that Poliomyelitis cases were absent in 1953.
The following is a summary of communicable diseases reported in 1951, 1952 and 1953.
1951
1952
1953
Anterior Poliomyelitis
0
0
0
Amebic Dysentery
0
2
0
Bulbar Poliomyelitis
0
1
0
Cebre-Spinal Meningitis
0
2
1
Chicken Pox
13
113
64
Dog Bite
16
25
22
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Encephalitis
0
1
0
Measles
4
143
2
Mumps
1
10
2
Rabies
0
1
0
Scarlet Fever
7
2
3
Tetanus
0
1
0
Tuberculosis
1
0
1
Whooping Cough
3
0
0
Infectious
Mononucleosis
0
0
1
SANITARY INSPECTIONS
Food Establishments
A summary of inspections conducted in those establishments of- fering food and/or drink for public consumption is as follows:
Eating and/or drinking establishments
43
Grocery Stores
23
Bakeries
2
Soft Drink Plants
1
School Cafeterias
5
Swab Tests on Utensils
78
In this year swab testing of the eating and drinking utensils com- menced. The swab testing shows if the utensils have been sterilized properly. This test is extremely useful to both the owner of the estab- lishment and the Board's Agent in producing a better quality eating and drinking utensils.
Milk Sanitation
There are 30 licensed milk dealers in the Town of Chelmsford. Milk samples are taken each month from each dealer. Reports of find- ings are sent to the dealer. Also two pasteurization plant inspections are made per year.
Stores licensed for sale of milk and cream are inspected for proper refrigeration and storage of the products.
Sewage Disposal
In 1953, 212 sewage system permits were issued. Most of these per- mits were for installation and construction of systems for new homes. The systems were designed for the type of soil in which they were installed, and inspections were made prior to the backfilling of them.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Nuisance Complaints
A breakdown of nuisance complaints is as follows:
Type of Nuisance
Complaints
No. Abated
Sewage
15
12
Animals
5
5
Dumping
10
9
Water
1
1
Miscellaneous
7
7
There are 4 complaints, not abated which are in the process of being eliminated.
Not listed in the totals were complaints found to be without evidence of nuisance.
Other Sanitary Inspections
Other Sanitary Inspections included were schools, kindergartens, Convalescent and Nursing Homes. General sanitation and safety meas- ures were the main items inspected.
NEW LABORATORY
In October the Health Department Laboratory started operating. The Laboratory is used in: (1) Milk supply testing, (2) Eating and Drinking utensils swab testing, (3) Private water supply testing.
Most of the tests done in the Laboratory are based on the amounts and types of bacteria. The following is some of the Laboratory equip- ment bought by the town for use in the testing:
Electric Steam Autoclave-used in sterilizing liquids.
Water Still-used to make distilled water, which is used in large quantities.
Electric Stove-used to sterilize glassware and the preparation of bacteria-growing media.
Incubator-used to grow the bacteria of the test saniples.
Water Bath-used to hold media in liquid state, and used in cer- tain milk tests.
Centrifuge-used in Butter fat testing of milk.
This new Laboratory has eliminated the cost of having sample testing done by the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health. The Labo- ratory has also made available further means of income by services to the Town of Dracut in their restaurant and tavern sanitation pro- gram. Similar arrangements for services are being negotiated with the Boards of Health of Billerica and Tewksbury.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACT
The Garbage Collection Contract for the period 1954 through 1956 was awarded to the McKennedy Bros. Riverneck Road, Chelmsford. McKennedy Bros. were the low bidders for the contract; the Board also felt that superior work had been done in the past by the McKen- nedy Bros.
The cost of the new contract exceeded the previous 3 year con- tract by about $3,000 per year. This increased cost was caused partly by the enlargement of the number of collections, but mostly by the Mass. State law requiring the cooking of all garbage being fed to swine. This law was enacted to eliminate certain animal diseases.
RUBBISH COLLECTION
In May the Rubbish Collection for the Town was started, with semi-weekly pick-up by a two man crew. The Rubbish Truck bought a by the town is a G M C with Gar Wood compaction type loader.
The rubbish collection, taken as a whole, has worked well. The collection crew, which has had short hours some weeks, has worked overtime other weeks, overtime for which they were not paid. Holi- days and heavier rubbish pick-ups necessitated the overtime work. Average working hours balance out to a forty hour week over the period of the year.
The Board hopes to start a weekly rubbish pick-up, with per- mission of the voters. This can be accomplished by the addition of one more man to the rubbish collection crew.
NORTH CHELMSFORD DUMP
One of the Board's problems this past year was the Town Dump in North Chelmsford. Unrestricted, at random dumping, and out-of-town dumpers had made the town dump, at times, almost impassable to trucks and cars. Practically continuous bulldozing and cleaning of the dump was required, making maintenance extremely costly.
The Board felt that in order to have the Dump usable, it would have to be closed six days of the week; the open day for the Dump, Saturdays, to have a special policeman on duty, supervising the dump- ing.
In November this schedule was put in effect. The North Chelms- ford Dump has greatly improved in dumping conditions.
This schedule of one day per week is by no means wanted by the Board and is also used only in necessity, and therefore temporary.
Semi- monthly 20
bi-weekly?
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
ESTIMATED INCOME OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR 1954
Plumbing Permits
$1,600.00
Sewage Disposal Permits 420.00
Milk Licenses 50.00
Wood Alcohol Licenses 25.00
Carbonated Beverage Permits 20.00
Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses (Cabins, Kindergartens etc.) 30.00
State Subsidy for tuberculosis patients
200.00
Service Costs for other Towns
1,165.00
CONCLUSION
The Board of Health hopes to have served the citizens well in 1953.
Any success of any program is due to the cooperation and support of the townspeople.
The Board also wishes to thank the Town officials for their as- sistance through the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
EDMUND J. WELCH, Chairman OLIVER A. REEVES DR. CHARLES C. FARRINGTON
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REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR
REPORT OF THE PLUMBNG INSPECTOR
Board of Health
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Following is my report as plumbing inspector for the year ending December 31, 1953.
A total of 222 "applications for permits to do plumbing" were issued to licensed master plumbers. Of this number 157 were for new construction and 65 for old buildings. It was necessary to make 168 tests and 386 inspections before they were approved.
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