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Hearing fees, commencing February, 1960 will be $25.00 for all hearings with the exception of earth removal hearings for which the fee will be $35.00.
Disposition of the 54 hearings was as follows:
Number variances granted 42
Number variances denied 9
Number variances withdrawn 3
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The Board of Appeals wishes to take this occasion to thank the Board of Selectmen and other town officials for their cooperation and assistance during the past year. The Board especially wishes to express its gratitude to the former Town Counsel, Judge John H. Valentine, for his prompt and courteous assistance during our long association.
BOARD OF HEALTH Edmund J. Welch, Chairman
Oliver A. Reeves William R. Greenwood
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL Health Agent John F. Teehan, Appointed, August 11, 1959 John W. Maxwell, Resigned, July 21, 1959 Senior Clerk Mrs. Florence M. Dutton School Nurses Mrs. Helen M. Jewett, Senior Nurse
Mrs. Jessie M. Groves, Junior Nurse
Board of Health Physicians
Dr. Benjamin Blechman
Dr. Raymond A. Horan Plumbing Inspector George E. Gagnon
Animal Disposal Officer Charles G. Fuller Slaughter Inspector Hubert Scoble, appointed August 11, 1959
The reports of the School Nurse, Plumbing Inspector, Animal Dis- posal Officer and Slaughter Inspector are contained elsewhere in the Annual Town Report.
Flu Vaccine was made available to all Town Employees by this Department.
DISEASES
The Communicable Disease picture for the year 1959 showed little change over the previous year, involving the minor communicable diseases such as chicken pox, measles and mumps. No record of any serious complications from any reported diseases were noted. For the fourth straight year no case of poliomyelitis was reported.
During the past year we have had eight cases of Tuberculosis. One of these individuals is under the care of a private physician. At this time there is only one presently hospitalized at the Middlesex County Sanatorium in Waltham.
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
This past twelve months a total of 833 Permits for sub-surface sewage were issued by this Department. These applications include im- provements on present systems, individual building, subdivisions and in- dustrial sites. At this time there are over 300 Permits still out-standing and probably will not be completed until better weather. The work en- tailed included initial Lot Inspections, follow-up and final approval Inspections. There have been problems in some of these installations, primarily due to land conditions and land drainage. The members of the
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Board of Health have spent considerable time in trying to eliminate these conditions, and by changing and improving the methods of installa- tion.
With the constant growth in population there was an increase in the varied types of nuisance complaints. These were investigated by the Health Agent who facilitated their abatement through advice or regulatory means. Normal routine inspections of Milk Pasteurization Plants, Restaurants, Markets, Candy Manufacturers, Bake Shops and Bathing Beaches were made. Further associated with the normal functions of the Agent is the routine collection of milk and water samples, also the bacterial swab testing of eating and drinking utensils at all Eating Establishments.
There has been considerable discussion as to the merits of Mosquito Control. The Board feels that there should be some method of control, but at this time they would rather not make a definite decision.
The Garbage Contract expired December 31, 1959. There has been a change in that the Town has been divided and there are two individual contractors at a considerably higher figure.
There is information available in detail for any interested citizen in the Board of Health Office.
Estimated Income for 1960
Plumbing Inspector's Fees
$4,000.00
Wood Alcohol Licenses
25.00
Milk Licenses 75.00
Sewage System Permits
1,600.00
Laboratory & Equipment Rental
200.00
State Subsidy for Tuberculosis Patients 700.00
Misc. Licenses & Permits 30.00
In Conclusion
The Board of Health wishes to thank the townspeople for their cooperation and support during the past year.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR George E. Gagnon
Following is my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1959.
A total of 431 applications for permits to do plumbing were issued to licensed Master Plumbers. Of this number 344 were for new con- struction and 87 for old buildings. 31 for hot water storage tanks and 4 permits for additional inspections. It was necessary to make 385 tests and 826 inspections before they were approved.
The list of Plumbing fixtures installed follows:
Sewer Repairs
9
Bathtubs
364
Lavatories
555
Water Closets
565
Showers
26
Sinks
369
Laundry Trays
8
Clothes Washer Outlets
335
Dish Washers
99
Hot Water Tanks
91
Tankless Water Heaters
240
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Urinals
7
Drinking Fountains
5
Replaced Fixtures
2
Water Pipe
21
Floor Drains
5
Roof Drains
6
Dental Chairs
6
Total 2146
VETERANS' SERVICES Terrence E. O'Rourke Veterans' Agent
Budget
Expenditures
1957
$14,850.00
$13,689.00
1958
16,350.00 16,037.00
1959
16,305.00 9,585.00
During the year 1959 monetary aid was granted to 26 cases representing 55 persons.
This department assisted numerous veterans in filing for State bonus and real estate tax exemptions.
Your agent continues to work in close co-operation with the Veterans Administration, assisting in aiding veterans in need of medical and hospital care, and those who are eligible to receive pensions.
VETERANS' EMERGENCY FUND Perry T. Snow, Treasurer TREASURER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS January 1, 1959 to December 31, 1959
Balance on Hand January 1, 1959 $ 3,313.39
Add - Receipts :
The Central Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass.
-Dividends 16.83
First Federal Savings and Loan Associa-
tion of Lowell - Dividends 87.75
Total Receipts 104.58
TOTAL
$ 3,417.97
Deduct - Disbursements
None
Balance on Hand December 31, 1959 $ 3,417.97
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ASSETS December 31, 1959
Town of Chelmsford . General Treasury
Deposit $ 236.38
The Central Savings Bank, Lowell Mass. - Book No. 128790 581.59
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lowell, formerly Middlesex Co-operative Bank, Lowell, Mass.
10 Paid-up Shares, Certificate No. 3025 $ 2,000.00
3 Matured Shares, Certificate No. 2380 600.00
2,600.00
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 3,417.97
LIABILITIES December 31, 1959
None
TREE DEPARTMENT Myles J. Hogan
To the Citizens of the Town:
In addition to the usual tree work this year, new problems were presented to this department owing to the construction of route 110. Providing clearance for houses being moved to new lo- cations was done with a minimum amount of alterations to town trees.
This years quota of new trees was used to complete street planting of the Buxton Drive area. An additional twelve trees were donated and planted by the Kiwanis Club. Other trees were planted by our Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts in observance of Arbor Day.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
To the Citizens of the Town:
In complying with the majority, our method of application this year was confined to fogging along with ground application to low lands, catch basins, etc.
Our appropriation allowed fogging two nights each week through June, July and August. No dormant application was ap- plied as this expenditure was not recommended. This gave the larva ample time to mature before any control was applied.
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Existing conditions throughout the town such as construction of new homes and roads, re-location of brooks and creeks that are ideal breeding places for mosquitoes, and the abundance of rain made better control practically impossible.
Respectfully submitted,
Myles J. Hogan Moth Supt.
MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Citizens of the Town:
Spraying this year consisted of three sprays at various inter- vals, one dormant and two adult sprays for the foliage. This year was the first time a liquid fertilizer was applied with the adult sprays. Favorable results especially noticeable in the maples was apparent. The application of this combination provides stimu- lation sorely needed at no additional expense for the labor. Indi- vidual fertilization would be impractical for a town this size.
Respectfully submitted,
Myles J. Hogan Moth Supt.
DUTCH ELM CONTROL
To the Citizens of the Town:
More elms have been removed this year than any other year. Control of this disease presents a difficult problem, when property owners do not comply with sanitation measures, such as removing and burning contaminated trees, which harbor and breed the elm bark beetle.
This year we endeavored to remove or top as many dangerous elms from heavily traveled and thickly settled areas as possible.
Respectfully submitted, Myles J. Hogan Moth Supt.
POISON IVY CONTROL
To the Citizens of the Town:
Poison Ivy Control was extremely effective this year. In addi- tion to roadside spraying we received many calls for this service and satisfactory results were obtained.
WIRE INSPECTOR
Harold Tucke, Jr.
The following is a report of the Wire Inspection Department for the year 1959.
There were 660 applications for inspections issued. Ten of these were in the commercial, industrial category, 342 for new homes or old homes rewired. The remaining 308 were issued for minor in- stallations, dryers, oil burners, service changes, etc.
Total collected for year was $2,276.00.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Anthony C. Ferreira
Gentlemen :
As Sealer of Weights and Measures I wish to submit my report for the year Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-nine.
In performing my duty I have sealed the following:
68 Gasoline meters
15 Kerosene, oil and grease pumps
48 Scales over 100 lbs. to 5000 lbs.
54 Scales under 100 lbs.
71 Weights
8 Farm Milk Tanks
Money I received from seals, the sum of $157.55 has been turned over to the Town Treasurer.
SLAUGHTER INSPECTOR Hubert Scoble
To the Board of Health
Gentlemen :
January 11, 1960
The following is the report of the Slaughter Inspector for the year 1959.
In compliance with Chapter 94, Section 128, the Board of Health must appoint a Slaughter Inspector for the Town, one who is qualified and accepted by examination approval of the State Slaughter Inspector. Due to the fact that there is no Licensed Slaughter House in the Town, it was recommended that a maximum fee of $100.00 payable at the rate of $10.00 per animal when slaughtered. Fees available $100.00
Slaughter Houses Licensed 0
Applications to Slaughter
0
Animals Slaughtered 0
Balance in Fees $ 100.00
DOG OFFICER Frank Woitas
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford
Gentlemen :
The following is a report of my services as Dog Officer for the year 1959.
Dogs sold to Harvard Medical School 4 1
Dogs sold to individuals 31
Dogs disposed of 8
Total Dogs picked up 80
Lost dogs located and returned to owners 34
Complaints investigated and misc. calls 97
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INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS W. E. Merrill, VMD
Report for the year 1959 as Inspector of Animals
Number of dog bites 61
Number of dogs showing physical signs of rabies 0
Number of dogs submitted for laboratory examination 0
Number of premises keeping domesticated animals 51
Number of cattle 663
Number of swine
1020
Number of horses
36
Number of sheep 30
Number of cattle released from interstate shipment
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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Adams - Chelmsford Center Mackay - North Chelmsford
Trustees:
Miss Marjorie Scoboria, chairman; Eustace B. Fiske, treasurer; Roger Welch, secretary; Raymond Kroll, Miss Ethel Booth, Mrs. Arthur Worthley. Staff: Adams Library - Mrs. William Pickles, head librarian; Miss May E. Files, assistant librarian; Mrs. Clif- ford B. Hardy, assistant librarian. Mackay Library - Miss Bertha Whitworth, librarian; Miss Sharon Welch, clerk.
The libraries have just completed a very busy year with every indication of continued growth. The ever increasing population is making the inevitable demands on library services. To help meet these demands the library hours have recently been increased. Adams Library is now open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. MacKay has added Fridays to its weekly schedule.
Book deposits of from 20 to 50 books are supplied to seven different grade school teachers. Librarians are always willing to assist the readers with the selection of books or reference materials. Requests for this service are constantly increasing.
Much time and thought is devoted to book purchase in an effort to maintain a balance in subject matter as well as to select the new and popular books. We are grateful to the many friends of the libraries who have been generous with gifts of new or slightly used books. These are screened, catalogued and circulated as promptly as possible.
Deposit boxes have been installed outside each library for the convenience of the public. The regional bookmobile makes month- ly stops at the Junior High and Westland schools. 4848 pieces of literature have been circulated in the town this past year through this medium.
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On May 31st Mrs. Lester Ball retired from the Adams Library staff where she had served as librarian for eleven years. The many patrons and co-workers to whom she had endeared herself, sin- cerely miss her and wish her many years of happy retirement.
Mr. Raymond Kroll has been in charge of exhibits in the read- ing room display case. These exhibits have been varied and inter- esting and have reflected the time and effort expended by Mr. Kroll and the exhibitors. Many will regret to learn that this year will be the last of these exhibits, at least for a while. The case is being placed in storage to make room for more book shelves for junior and senior high school readers.
The Chelmsford garden club members have continued to supply the libraries with arrangements during the fall and winter months. This service is genuinely appreciated by all who frequent the lib- raries.
It may be that the general public is not aware of the availabil- ity of George Memorial Hall for programs of an educational na- ture. This is an attractive room with a piano and seats about 75 people. There is a modern kitchen in the basement which may be used in conjunction with the hall.
The following are the library statistics for 1959.
Adams Library
Total circulation
Periodicals
General works
Philosophy
665
210
Religion
Sociology
1,088
166
Languages
Science
1,172
353
Useful arts
1,155
Fine arts
795
105
Literature
929
265
History & travel
2,180
104
Biography
2,314
615
Fiction
30,615
7,017
Increase over 1958
3,519
New borrowers
582
147
New books purchased
Fiction
346
241
Non-Fiction
310
61
42,943 2,030
Mackay Library 10,148 1,313
LIBRARY
The Library Trustees wish to make their annual report to you and to the townspeople of Chelmsford regarding the financial condition of the various trust funds under their supervision for the Adams and Mackay Libraries. Detail of the condition of each trust fund follows : ADAMS LIBRARY :
Name of Trust Fund
Balance 12/31/58
New Funds
Interest Received
With- drawals
Balance 12/31/59
A. F. Adams Fund
$ 10,790.91
$
$
392.46 $
$ 11,183.37
A. H. Davis Fund
316.83
11.17
328.00
Mary Proctor Fund
10,642.00
271.17
10,913.17
George Memorial Hall Fund
3,139.49
119.12
3,258.61
George Cemetery Fund
1,045.37
39.66
1,085.03
Joseph Warren Fund
1,062.61
40.30
1,102.91
Adams Emerson Fund
278.60
10.55
289.15
Selina Richardson Fund
388.00
14.71
402.71
Frances Clark Fund
500.00
2.92
502.92
Total for Adams Library :
$ 27,663.81
$ 500.00
$ 902.06
None
$ 29,065.87
MACKAY LIBRARY:
$
$
$ 33.82 $
$ 991.86
Clements Fund
5,703.55
1,012.99
203.02
6,919.56
N. B. Edwards Fund
862.39
32.71
895.10
Flint Fund
1,770.52
67.17
1,837.69
General Fund
4,314.55
152.31
4,466.86
Total for MacKay Library:
$ 13,609.05
$ 1,012.99
$ 489.03
None
$ 15,111.07
Grand Totals:
$ 41,272.86
$ 1,512.99 $
1,391.09
None
$ 44,176.94
Eustace B. Fiske, Treasurer
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Victor E. Edwards Fund
958.04
SINKING FUND COMMISSION Daniel E. Walker, Chairman
Harold A. Fraser
Eustace B. Fiske
December 31, 1959 We wish to report as of December 31, 1959 the various funds in our custody as Insurance Sinking Fund
Commissioners :
Book #
Name of Bank
Balance 12/31/58
Interest
drawals
Funds Reinvested
Balance 12/31/59
63051
Merrimack River Savings
$ 5,913.99 $
186.23
$ 6,100.22
None
16610
Merrimack River Savings
4,868.31
153.31
5,021.62
None
99250
City Institution For Savings
1,459.59
55.36
42.88
$ 1,472.07
131298
Lowell Institution For Savings
4,066.90
122.90
4,189.80
None
105588
Lowell Five Cent Savings
7,900.74
238.79
None
8,139.53
78370
Central Savings
6,324.52
223.28
None
6,547.80
147157
Central Savings
16,549.89
584.29
None
17,134.18
Bonds - American Tel. & Tel. 5 3/8%
10,225.00
10,225.00
Due 11/1/86
Bonds - U. S. Treasury
5,070.59
5,070.59
5% Due 1964
Totals
$ 47,083.94 $ 1,564.16 $ 15,354.52 $ 15,295.59 $ 48,589.17
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With-
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CIVIL DEFENSE COMMISSION Bertram T. Needham, Director
William Edge, Asst. Director Charles Koulas, Asst. Director
Capital Outlay
1957
1958
1959
Appropriated
$6355.25
$3887.50
$2393.00
Expended
3672.00
2287.00
2005.00
*Matching Funds
2683.35
1600.50
358.00
*these amounts received from Federal government for acquisition of public safety equipment for the town.
Volunteers
Executive and Administrative
10
Communications
34
Auxiliary Police
30
First Aid Technicians
80
Medical
4
Nurses
2
Radiological
4
Welfare
4
Total 168
The year 1959 has been an active one in several of the func- tions pertaining to Chelmsford Civil Defense.
Regular meetings have been held each week throughout the year by the director and staff. The staff has attended many of the sector and area meetings held by the state for special instruction in various programs coordinated by the state and towns.
The auxiliary police met throughout the year, and have com- pleted training in advanced first aid, proper use of firearms, and practice of same, police regulations and rescue work. Their train- ing has been handled by Sergeant Basil Larkin of the Chelmsford Police, under the direct supervision of Chief Ralph Hulslander. We have had many occasions to utilize our auxiliary during the year in emergency work. They have responded to fire calls, drownings, persons lost and reported for traffic duty when needed.
The classes in advance first aid have been conducted by school nurse, Mrs. Helen Jewett, R.N. Eighty women have given their time to take advantage of this training. The course consisted of 76 hours of training covering 16 weeks. The results of this course have been evident by the continued interest in the program, and the eighty women have completed the course and received a certificate from the State Civil Defense as trained first aid technicians.
The radio hams are well organized and directed by Mr. Mel DeJarger and Mr. Robert Wallace. Regular drills have been con- ducted throughout the year. The radio communication set-up in
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Chelmsford is comparable to any other community in Massachu- setts. Our control center is well equipped, and can be staffed in a very short period of time should the occasion arise. Many new hams have been trained by this group and received their licenses to operate radio equipment under their own call letters.
We have prepared a budget for 1960, and realizing the need for economy, have only asked for those funds that were essential to maintain our present equipment in good order.
We wish to thank all the town officials who have so willingly co-operated with us during the year. We want to especially thank those dedicated people who have given their time and efforts to work with us in our several programs.
We invite any persons in town to participate in our efforts in the coming year.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE Henrick R. Johnson, Chairman
Arthur S. Russell Harold E. Clayton, Jr., Secretary Thomas L. Rivard, Superintendent of Schools
The format of this report has changed in keeping with the revision of the Annual Town Report. The statistical data, charts and tables, usually reported are on file at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
The Chelmsford School Committee's educational policies have de- veloped a school system organization which permits, encourages, and advances individual ideas, creativity, and responsibility on the part of all - administrators, teachers, pupils and parents.
The Chelmsford School System has progressed with the ever- changing times under efficient and able leadership to the point where it is considered by many to be the best system in the Greater Lowell area. As the number to be educated in our town continues to grow, so too must the educational program expand if each child is to achieve the finest development of which he is capable.
Curriculum study committees, at all levels, are continuing their work of planning, evaulating, and revising so that the curriculum will be flexible and adjustable. to changing conditions in order that our students may be academically, physically, socially and morally prepared to progress.
Today, more than ever before, parents are interested in what is being taught. They are beginning to look at the curriculum and are in- terested in content as well as method. They desire research, experimenta- tion in class size, and flexibility in planning. Above all, they desire that their children have more and better education than they had.
As the year 1959 ends, let us review some interesting data on our School System.
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ENROLLMENT FIGURES (as of October 1)
1952 1953 1954 1955 1956
1957
1958
1959 1960 Est. *
High School
387
392
423
497
537
589
652
707
860
Grades 7-8
253
313
342
355
383
377
468
587
615
Grades 1-6
1112 1202
1348 1478
1619 1703
1781 1849 1982
Total
1752 1907 2113 2330 2539 2670 2901 3143 3457
* Based on average growth over last ten year period.
The growth of our school population is so rapid that our school building is hardly keeping up with it. The increase in our school en- rollment from October 1, 1958 to October 1, 1959 was 236. It is esti- mated that the enrollment from October 1, 1959 to October 1, 1960 will be increased by a minimum of 300 and a possible maximum of over 400 pupils if the present up-surge in building continues - roughly the enrollment of a new school!
Two, if not all of the three presently abandoned four-room school buildings, will be reactivated next fall. Also, it must be expected that changes within established school areas may also necessitate rezoning. When changes are required, every attempt is made to effect them with a minimum of hardship.
The new high school opened this fall has eased the pressure on the secondary level but we still face the need for additional elementary and junior high classrooms.
With increased enrollment, additional personnel, both teaching and non-teaching must be added.
BUDGET ANALYSIS
A summary of income and expenditures of the Chelmsford Public Schools for the year 1959, and the budget recommended for 1960 follows:
1958 Expended
1959 Appropriated
1959 Expended
1960 Requested
SALARY ACCOUNTS:
Teachers
$ 473,250.87
$ 564,918.00
$ 554,369.14
$ 697,150.00
Janitors
50,618.32
77,160.00
71,038.61
73,650.00
Administration
13,750.00
15,130.00
15,130.00
16,850.00
Secretaries
5,755.84
8,030.00
8,021.84
10,960.00
Physicians
1,000.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
Attendance Officer
200.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
Total Salaries
$ 554,575.03
$ 667,038.00
$ 650,359.59
$ 800,410.00
NON-SALARY ACCOUNTS:
Educational Supplies & Services
$ 34,893.52
$ 39,400.00
$ 39,393.38(2) $
48,000.00
Transportation
67,713.80
86,500.00
86,323.20
103,890.00
Fuel, Light, Water
29,504.28
43,400.00
33,217.74
47,100.00
Maintenance
17,493.58
28,500.00
28,499.86(3)
21,350.00
Janitor & Nurse Supplies
4,597.41
5,400.00
5,369.45
6,500.00
New & Replacement of Equipment
8,993.08
9,000.00
8,996.23
8,000.00
Administration
4,412.99
4,741.00
4,740.94
5,800.00
Vocational
6,341.55
4,709.00 (*)
6,537.70(1)
4,000.00(*)
Athletic
3,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
Playgrounds
598.82
1,000.00
995.81
1,000.00
Supt. & Prin. Out of State
400.00
400.00
392.82
400.00
Total Non-Salary Accounts
177,949.03
226,050.00
217,467.13
249,540.00
Total Salary Accounts
544,575.03
667,038.00
650,359.59
800,410.00
GRAND TOTAL
$ 722,524.06
$ 893,088.00
$ 867,826.72
$1,049,950.00
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RECEIPTS:
1958
1959
Est. 1960
State Education Aid Law
$ 126,194.76
$ 133,539.76
$ 144,329.76
Tuition & Transp. of State Wards
4,473.74
4,173.78(4)
4,000.00
Tuition
1,850.00
3,525.00
3,500.00
School Transportation
52,372.30
60,830.00(4)
81,150.00
Rental of . Auditoriums
410.50
532.00
500.00
Vocational
2,862.39
3.051.10(4)
3,000.00
Special Education
2,838.50
2,905.57(4)
3,000.00
Miscellaneous
101.58
121.03
100.00
Dog Tax
2,216.64
1,829.80
2,000.00
Total Receipts
193,320.41
210,508.04
241,579.76
Net Cost to Town
$ 529,203.65
$ 657,318.68
$ 808,370.24
(*) Plus Dog Tax
(1) Including Dog Tax
(2) Plus $2,500.02 from Federal Law 864
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