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Balance - January 1, 1958
$ 252,042.55
1958 Receipts
From Sales of Gas
$129,383.74
From Sales of Light
507,797.98
From Street Lighting
10,003.11
From Sales of Power
89,428.91
From Jobbing
4,081.98
From Deposits
5,520.00
From Bad Debt Paid
88.60
From Refunds
11,309.73
757,614.05
$1,009,656.60
Expenditures - 1958
Depreciation
Construction
$ 38,150.94 43,323.14 564,539.53
Operation
5,326.00
Town of Middleboro for use of Assessors
40,000.00
Town of Middleboro for Town Hall
5,000.00
Town of Middleboro for Nemasket Bridge
12,500.00
708,839.61
Balance January 1, 1959 Construction Fund Depreciation Fund Operation Fund Deposits
$300,816.99
$ 8,820.62
197,910.26
86,865.93 7,220.18
$300,816.99
Deposits
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CONCLUSION
Both electric and gas profits are somewhat lower this year than last year in spite of the increased volume of business. This is partly due to higher wholesale costs of both electricity and gas and partly due to the inflationary trend which increases other costs. However, the overall operations of the Gas & Electric Department are not too bad and prog- ress has been made.
The Middleboro Board of Selectmen deserve credit for their direc- tion, guidance, and willingness to spend time for the many special meet- ings necessary in solving Gas and Electric Department problems. The cooperation of our employees, other Town employees, and our customers is appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, STEPHEN HORBAL, Manager
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REPORT OF WATER DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF STATISTICS
For the Year Ending December 31, 1958
Population by census of 1955 - 11,119. Date of construction - 1885. By whom owned - Town of Middleborough. Source of supply - well south of Village near Nemasket River and two gravel-packed wells at Rock off Miller Street. Mode of supply - Pumped direct overflow to standpipe. Two standpipes - Capacity 500,000 gallons each.
Pumping Statistics - Machinery
1-A. East Grove Street Pumping Station
1-700 G.P.M. Gasoline Driven Carver Low Lift Supply
1-700 G.P.M. Gasoline Driven Goulds High Lift Mains
1-700 G.P.M. Electric Driven Goulds Low Lift Supply
1-900 G.P.M. Electric Driven Goulds High Lift Mains
B. Rock Pumping Stations
1-225 G.P.M. Electrically Driven Cook Deep Well Turbine Type Pump
1-225 G.P.M. Combination Electric and Gasoline Driven Cook Deep Well Turbine Type Pump
(a) Description of fuel used:
Electric Power for main units
Gasoline for auxiliary units
Price per K.W.H. Average
.0237
Average price of gasoline delivered per gal. 1985
K.W.H. consumed for year:
(1) East Grove Street Station
Main Pump 55,905
Filter Pump 10,200
(2) Rock Pumping Stations
Primary Metered 262,500
2. Total Pumpage for the year, passed through meters, gals. 214,611,000 Gallons pumped by gasoline 780,000
3. Average static head against which pump works in feet: 295
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 250
4. Average dynamic head against which pump works, in feet:
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 304
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 253
5. Number of gallons pumped per K.W.H. - Main Pump Only
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 609.7
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 684.7
6. Greatest amount pumped in 24 hours including all stations 1,085,000
Statistics of Consumption of Water
1. Total population, 1955 census
11,119
2. Estimated population supplied
8,892
3. Consumption for the year, gallons
214,611,000
4. Passed through meters, gallons
164,783,250
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5. Percentage of consumption, meter
6. Average daily consumption, gallons
587,975
7. Gallons per day to each consumer 66.12
8. Gallons per day to each tap
241
9. Cost of supplying water per million gallons, figured on total maintenance $255.50
STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Mains
1. Kinds of pipe - cast iron, wrought iron, cement asbestos
2. Sizes - 1 inch to 16 inches
2,017
4. Total now in use - miles
61.112
5. Length of pipe, less than 4 inches in diameter, miles
2.884
6. Number of hydrants in use
377
7. Number of blow-offs
14
8. Range of pressure on mains, in pounds 84-132
9. Number of Main Gates
607
10. Number of pressure releases 6
Services
11. Kind of pipe - wrought iron, cement lined, cast iron, copper
12. Sizes - 2-inch to 6 inches
13. Extended feet
2,789
14. Total now in use, miles
33.475
16. Number of service taps discontinued
11
17. Number of service taps now in use
2,438
18. Average length of service feet
87.13
19. Number of meters added
34
20. Number of meters discontinued
8
21. Number of meters now in use
2,427
22. Per cent of services metered
100%
23. Per cent of receipts from metered water
100%
Total Length of Main Pipe - Feet
16 inch
400
12 inch
13,595
10 inch
53,109
8 inch
127,619
6 inch
105,416
4 inch
15,277
2 inch
7,005
11/2 inch
1,375
11/4 inch
1,119
1 inch
268
325,183
Total length of miles Number of services now taking water
64.671 2,437
15. Number of service taps added
34
3. Extended during the year, feet
76.7
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RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE RECORD, 1958
Mean
High Day Low Day
Hi
January
53
-2
37.83
Mean Lo 21.6
Precipt
Snow 3"
February
46
-4
32.3
15.
3.57
13.6"
March
57
19
44.
30
4.30
5.75"
April
73
22
56.6
36
9.23
3.5"
May
80
30
63.5
44.5
5.44
June
87
36
72.5
51.5
2.64
July
90
50
80.93
63.35
6.22
August
86
49
79.
60.58
7.62
September
88
38
71.9
52.4
5.61
October
80
27
60.42
40.22
2.78
November
65
16
52
33.8
3.08
December
52
-8
33.
13.32
1.82
5.5"
Summary
Mean Max. Temp. for the year
57%
Mean Min. Temp. for the year
38.52
Total Precipt., Rain
56.97
Total Snowfall
31.35
Total Rain and Melted Snow
60.11
High Day for the year
90
Low Day for the year
-8
PAUL WEAVER, Official Observer.
7.80
REPORT OF OPERATIONS OF THE SEWAGE PLANT FOR 1958
Gallons Flow Millions Gallons
Gallons Highest on One Day
Gallons Lowest on One Day
Cubic Feet Sewerage Gas Produced
Gallons Daily Average Flow
Gallons Sludge Drawn Digester
Sand Cu. Ft. Grit Chamber
Gallons Raw Sludge Pumped
K. W. Main Plant
K. W. Ejector Station
January
12,803,000
1,440,000
297,000
33,580
413,000
26
96,800
1780
360
February
19,086,000
1,345,000
294,000
29,730
681,642
18
82,000
1760
420
March
29,395,000
1,776,000
678,000
29,630
948,226
24
89,000
1720
920
April
39,392,000
1,903,000
966,000
21,850
1,313,060
15,000
24
89,420
1160
1540
May
35,250,000
1,747,000
838,000
27,690
1,137,096
30,000
10
105,700
1260
1920
June
22,185,000
1,007,000
538,000
33,850
739,500
6
88,380
1280
1280
July
14,732,000
707,000
392,000
34,490
475,225
10
92,960
1900
980
August
18,270,000
1,060,000
493,000
36,450
589,354
38
88,800
1860
1100
September
22,130,000
1,579,000
560,000
38,190
737,666
14
90,720
1520
580
October
21,658,000
1,076,000
556,000
87,570
698,648
15,000
11
108,590
1260
560
November
19,220,000
914,000
419,000
86,030
640,666
21,000
3
112,170
1100
620
December
16,208,000
886,000
509,000
106,370
522,838
7,000
11
106,220
1900
540
Total
270,329,000
565,430
88,000
195 1,150,820
18,500 10,820
SUMMARY
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Sewerage System:
Average daily flow in gallons
740,627
Total length of sewers constructed
none
Is sewage metered ?
Yes
Total length of sewers
113 miles
Changes or additions made during year
none
Total number of house connections
674
Estimated population served by system
2,359
OPERATIONS OF EAST GROVE STREET PUMPING STATION 1958
MAIN PUMPS Total
Electric
Month
Gas Elec. and Gas Gallons Hrs. Min. Hrs. Min. Hrs. Min. Elec.
Pumped Gas
Totals K.W.H. Used Elec. and Gas Main Pump
FILTER PUMPS Elec. Total Gas Elec - Gas K.W.H. Hrs. Min. Hrs. Min. Hrs. Min. Used
January
47
25
45
48
10
2,288,000
36,000
2,324,000
3,886
70
35
3
10
73
45
660
February
30
15
1
....
31
15
1,497,000
50,000
1,547,000
2,514
49
25
1
30
50
55
450
March
32
10
3
15
35
25
1,689,000
162,000
1,851,000
2,786
53
45
3
25
57
10
490
April
47
30
47
30
2,262,000
2,262,000
3,743
84
25
0
84
25
750
May
67
40
1
45
69
25
3,409,000
90,000
3,499,000
5,612
105
50
2
25
108
15
980
June
92
....
1
00
93
4,709,000
48,000
4,757,000
7,670
149
25
3
00
152
25
1,290
July
110
10
2
00
112
10
5,516,000
93,000
5,609,000
8,986
181
35
2
15
183
50
1,610
August
74
35
1
00
75
35
3,768,000
54,000
3,822,000
6,155
133
05
5
30
138
35
1,200
September
45
45
1
00
46
45
2,380,000
52,000
2,432,000
3,896
84
10
0
40
84
50
750
October
43
45
1
05
44
50
2,157,000
56,000
2,213,000
3,531
73
30
1
35
75
05
670
ยท November
30
55
1
50
32
45
1,563,000
89,000
1,652,000
2,574
57
35
1
30
59
05
500
December
52
45
1
00
53
45
2,848,000
50,000
2,898,000
4,552
96
50
1
45
98
35
850
Totals
674
55
15
40
690
35
34,086,000
780,000
34,866,000
55,905
1,140
05
26
45 1,166
50 10,200
SUMMARY 1958
Gallons
Gallons
Total Pumped from Rock
179,745,000
Total Amount Pumped in 24 Hours (July 15, 1958)
1,085,000
34,866,000
Total Pumped for the Year
214,611,000
34,086,000
Decrease for the Year
9,705,000
Gas at Grove St.
780,000
Total K.W.H. Used
66,105
....
.. .
...
Total Pumped from East Grove St. Electric at Grove St.
LLOYD E. BANKS
OPERATIONS OF ROCK PUMPING STATIONS 1958
No. 1 STATION
No. 2 STATION
GAS ENGINE
SUMMARY of No. 1 and No. 2 STATIONS
Month
Hrs.
Min.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs.
Min.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs.
Min.
Total Gallons Pumped
K.W.H. Used Both Pumps Primary Metered
January
489
15
7,203,000
500
15
7,272,000
989
30
14,475,000
22,020
February
452
55
6,752,000
418
35
6,084,000
871
30
12,836,000
19,920
March
427
30
6,795,000
500
45
7,344,000
STAND-BY
928
15
14,139,000
20,700
April
476
45
7,073,000
488
25
7,146,000
965
10
14,219,000
20,580
May
495
40
7,402,000
497
50
7,224,000
USED
993
30
14,626,000
20,400
June
536
05
7,978,000
518
50
7,844,000
July
583
35
8,609,000
587
10
8,442,000
ONLY
1,170
15
17,051,000
24,780
August
553
55
8,197,000
566
15
8,431,000
1,120
10
16,628,000
24,000
September
526
05
7,788,000
507
35
7,637,000
FOR
1,033
40
15,425,000
22,380
October
495
50
7,404,000
545
10
7,901,000
TESTING
1,041
....
15,305,000
22,020
November
502
30
7,513,000
476
25
6,892,000
978
55
14,405,000
20,820
December
495
....
7,407,000
510
15
7,407,000
1,005
15
14,814,000
22,740
Totals
6035
05
90,121,000
6117
30
89,624,000
12,152
35
179,745,000
262,500
LLOYD E. BANKS
1,054
55
15,822,000
22,140
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Board of Public Welfare
REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The report of the Department of Public Welfare for the year ending December 31, 1958 is as follows:
General Relief costs increased considerably during the year 1958 due largely to aid granted by other cities and towns to recipients with a Middleboro settlement. Payment for nursing home care for one re- cipient also added to the increased cost of this type of public assistance. Average caseload was fifteen, five more cases than in 1957.
During the year 1958, nine children, two more than in the year 1957, were cared for by the Division of Child Guardianship at a cost of $6,605.04 to the Town of Middleboro. This particular type of aid included board in foster homes at a weekly rate of $12.00 plus clothing, medical care and supplies and miscellaneous expenses. Only one child was discharged from the care of this Division in 1958.
Our Old Age Assistance caseload during the year 1958 averaged 228. Total expenditures for this category of assistance were considerably more than they were in 1957 because of the larger number of aged re- cipients receiving nursing home care at the per diem rate of $5.75, hos- pitalization for long periods of time and special diets.
A total of $2,594.23 was recovered in 1958 under the Old Age Assist- ance lien law (Section 4, Chapter 118A, GL amended).
The category of Aid to Dependent Children showed a slight increase in expenditures during 1958. This increase was because of medical serv- ices rendered to the eligible recipients. Also, as in former years, because of the discontinuance or irregularity of support payments from deserted parents. Our caseload averaged 40 in 1958.
Expenditures in the category of Disability Assistance also showed a slight increase. There were four more cases aided in 1958 than in 1957. Average caseload was 29. Recipients of this type of assistance re- quire a great deal of medical services, drugs, hospitalization (chronic and general) and special diets.
Respectfully submitted, BARBARA D. NORVISH, Welfare Agent
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REPORT OF MIDDLEBOROUGH HOUSING AUTHORITY
January 19, 1959
Board of Selectmen Town of Middleborough Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The year 1958 was the ninth year of operation of the Veterans' Project at Archer Court. With a very large turnover of tenants during the year the project suffered its first rent loss in the amount of $344.00. This was brought about when it was necessary to evict two tenants for non-payment of rent. The two apartments were completely renovated and rented with no other loss of revenue.
The general physical appearance of the project has been maintained at a very high level during the year. Small repairs have been made where needed and everything is in good working order. Maintenance cost has increased during the year due to a large turnover of tenants. The ap- proach to the project has been greatly improved due to the building of two new schools on Mayflower Avenue.
The Middleborough Veterans' Housing Project was constructed and is operated under Chapter 200 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to provide low cost housing to veterans of limited income. Low rents are made possible by a State subsidy, a maximum of $7,000.00 for Middle- borough. Admission to the project is restricted to veterans whose family income ranges between $2,000.00 and $4,000.00, although if once admitted the veteran may remain until his family income reaches a maximum of $4,500.00. The amount of rent paid is determined by the veteran's income and the size of his family, with large families paying a slightly lower rent than small families.
The average shelter rent for 1958 was $40.07 per unit month and the average charge for all utilities, electricity, heat and water was $21.19 per unit month. A subsidy from the Commonwealth for the year amounted to only $4,925.55 and the project ended the year with a surplus of $28.36. $1,008.00 was paid to the Town of Middleborough in lieu of taxes.
The New Project 667-1 for The Aged was started in December 1958 but due to the extreme cold weather little progress was made. The con- tract was awarded to Brick and Concrete Construction Company of Ded- ham, Mass., being low bidder. Work will resume as soon as possible, weather permitting. Forty units will be built and should be completed and ready for occupancy by September of 1959.
The appended financial statement shows the excellent financial condi- tion of the authority at the end of the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT H. AYOTTE, Executive Director
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BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1958
Assets
Cash in Banks
$ 2,579.49 -0-
Accounts Receivable - Tenants
Fiscal Agent's Fund
8,143.75
Investments
15,370.29
Debt Service Trust Fund
553.40
Development Costs, Unliquidated
245,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS
$271,646.93
Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities
$ 9,196.93 300.00
Tenants' Security Deposits
3,553.40
Bonds Outstanding
245,000.00
Reserves
13,568.24
Surplus, December 31
28.36
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$271,646.93
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
January 1, 1958 - December 31, 1958
INCOME:
Dwelling Rents
$ 20,633.22 325.93
$ 20,959.15
EXPENSES:
Administrative Costs
$ 3,360.02
Utilities
7,487.67
Repairs and Maintenance
3,292.56
Insurance
806.70
Collection Losses
344.00
Payment in Lieu of Taxes
1,008.00
Provision for Reserves
1,528.04
Debt Service Requirements
10,103.80
$ 27,930.79
Deficit State Contribution Reduction from Prior Surplus
2,074.45
SURPLUS, December 31
(6,971.64)
4,925.55
$ 28.36
Unamortized Bond Premium
Miscellaneous Income
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Health and Sanitation
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Middleborough Town Hall Middleborough, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
My second full report as Health Officer for the Town of Middle- borough follows. This report of stewardship through the year does not have, fortunately, any major health crisis to report to you, the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board of Health for the Town.
Continuing progress has been made in all areas supervised by this office. The passage of the Zoning Law by the voters of the Town has greatly improved the over-all effect of a good public health program. The requirements for certain sized lots, buildings, and usage simplify our work in regulation of plumbing and sanitary codes. The requirement of the Zoning Law for a permit to work on one's property if certain types of work are to be accomplished permits the Plumbing Inspector to keep a closer check on his areas of responsibility.
The State Department of Public Health has continued to sponsor programs which are helpful to the over-all health of the community as a whole and for long-range healthful planning of the community.
You, the Board of Health, acting through the Office of the Town Manager and this office, have continued the many programs of assistance and cooperation with the townspeople which have included the trash and garbage pickup service, immunization clinics, inspection of all restaurants and other food-processing plants, public health nursing service, dental clinic, and a cooperative program with the School Department in its ad- ministration of Health Clinics through the School Nurse.
A further breakdown of the various areas of responsibility should bring detailed information essential for proper evaluation by your Board. Therefore, I submit the following information about our services to the townspeople.
Trash and Garbage Pickup Service
This service provided weekly in the case of garbage pickup and bi- weekly in the case of trash pickup is one which helps to keep the appear- ance of our Town's streets and yards in good condition. Many towns in this area do not provide these services, and if they do, the service is con- fined to the immediate center of the Town.
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The routes for these trucks to follow have been studied this year and a few revisions in the schedules have been made. The over-all approach to this situation is to further extend the service to the outlying areas without increasing the costs too greatly.
The garbage has been trucked to the former Town Infirmary grounds and has been consumed by the animals of the Town Piggery. The monies received from the sale of the pigs has continued to go into the Town Treasury.
The Town Dump located on Plymouth Street has continued to receive the trash collections. This area has continued to be a "sore spot" for this Department and increasingly a difficult problem for the Fire Department. The increasing hazards of fire in this area necessitates action in the near future for a land-filled dump or some other safe method of handling the trash collected. The Highway Department has continued to cooperate with this Department bringing sand to the Dump itself and spreading the sand over the burned trash. This helps to control the danger of fire and improves the appearance of the area.
Permits and Licenses
Again, the largest number of permits issued during the year was for funeral directors to make proper disposition of human remains. The over-all death rate dropped during 1958 in Middleboro. One hundred seventy-eight deaths were recorded in the Office of the Town Clerk, and in addition, twenty-one deaths occurring outside the geographical limits were reported. Heart conditions and malignant growths led the list of causes of death.
Inspections were made of all Day Camps, Nursing Homes, Rest Homes, Trailer Courts, Motels, Recreation Camps, and Slaughter Houses. The inspection by State authorities of funeral homes, hospital, and res- taurant facilities was conducted throughout the year. The necessary re- quests for licenses were issued by this Office or were referred to the Board of Selectmen.
The expansion of one of our Nursing Homes and the addition of a new Nursing Home have brought more aged and infirm patients into the Town. It is a pleasure to report that all nursing and rest homes are kept in fine condition and fulfill requirements of State Law pertaining to fire and Health regulations.
Restaurant and Other Food-Handling Establishments
Restaurant Sanitation is an important factor regardless of the num- ber of food and drink serving establishments there are in a Town. The fact that Route 28 has so many fine restaurants, well-patronized by tran- sient and local patrons, attests to the fact that these restaurant owners and managers are concerned about proper sanitation. The continuing use of an outside laboratory service has brought the actual bacteria counts to our attention. The reports of many of those with poorer ratings in the past have continued to improve. Your Board has instructed me from time to time to check on specific complaints about specific establishments. These complaints have been investigated and settled as quickly as possi-
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ble in a manner which is least embarrassing to the owner or manager of the food-serving establishment concerned.
Continuing this program is an essential function of this Department. No further increase in this year's budget request was made as increased appropriation requests for other programs administered by this Depart- ment are included in the Budget Estimates submitted to your Board.
The School Department operates Cafeterias for the school children and teachers in the Senior High School, Junior High School, and the May- flower School. The Superintendent of the School Department has an- nounced that a new cafeteria will be opened soon for those children attending the Union Street School. All of the personnel working in the School Cafeterias are capable and they all follow good protective health measures.
Sewerage, Sewerage Control, and Cesspools
During the past year further extensions of sewerage service have been made. These extensions increase the work load of our Sewerage Treatment Plant, but reduce the number of problems which develop with over-flowing cesspools. A number of complaints continue to come in to this office about cesspools and their problems. Attempts have been made, whenever possible, to remedy the situation permanently. Cesspool build- ing permits are issued from the Health Office and inspection of the com- pleted work is made by the Health Officer.
Mr. Harry Rowe, our Plumbing Inspector, cooperating with the plumbers working in Town, has first-hand knowledge as a Master Plumber and continues to serve the Town and this office with sound advice and friendly help. He will report in further detail about his areas of responsibility.
Slaughter House, Milk Production, Animal Disease Control
Mr. John Rebell, our Inspector of Slaughter Houses, Milk Production Facilities, and Animals, has inspected the many business enterprises within the Town from time to time throughout the year. Any discrepan- cies were handled through this Office and corrective action was taken with the owners. Milk Production facilities are under close observation by State authorities and these representatives of the State Government have made their routine checks. The Slaughter Houses in the Town have maintained the minimum standards prescribed by the State Department of Public Health. There is improvement to be made in this field and with the continuing support of the owners of these establishments, these im- provements will be made. Mr. Rebell will report in greater detail about his duties in his own report.
Communicable Diseases
It was recently quoted by a member of the American Medical Asso- ciation that before most of us now living in America have passed away, Man will have succeeded in conquering most of those diseases commonly called the "Communicable Diseases".
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ANNUAL REPORT
Each year there are fewer and fewer reported cases of the so-called "Children's Diseases". Many parents no longer call a doctor when a case of measles or chicken pox strikes their family. The best example of this is that only eight cases of chicken pox were reported during 1958, while during 1957 there were one hundred seven reported cases.
The actual break-down of communicable disease incidence in Middle- boro is as follows:
Chicken Pox 8
Dog Bite 14
Mumps 13
German Measles 4
Scarlet Fever 4 Measles 141
Tuberculosis 2
Whooping Cough 1
Salmonella 1
Venereal Disease 2
There were no reported cases of Influenza, Tularemia, Smallpox, Diphtheria, or Meningitis.
The straight-forward approach for treatment of Venereal Disease is one of the better outgrowths of our enlightened society. The cases are reported by the Medical Doctor, but not by name, by number only. The patient continues to share the privacy of the doctor's office for treatment of these diseases.
County Tuberculosis Control Program
The Town of Middleboro acting through its Board of Health has con- tinued to cooperate with the Plymouth County Tuberculosis Control Pro- gram. Last Spring, a special survey was conducted in eight Nursing Homes and Rest Homes in Middleboro. This survey, the first in Plymouth County, believed to be the first in the Commonwealth, checked all those confined to nursing and rest homes for symptoms of Tuberculosis with portable X-ray equipment.
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