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Nov. 3 Rose Raimo
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Sept. 19 Gary Cryan
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Oct. 5
Kenneth F. Hilton
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Nov. 28 Roland Bouchard
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Dec. 12 Helen A. Bryant
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Dec. 20 John Stafford MacLean
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Dec. 20 John Henry Maguire
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Nov. 7 Kenneth W. Walters 12
Aug. 26
Jessie M. Colbert
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LIST OF JURORS
LIST OF JURORS
Mr. Charles H. Metcalf Assistant Clerk of Courts Salem, Massachusets
Dear Sir:
Following is a list of the Jurors prepared by the Selectmen of the Town of Middleton, in accordance with Chapter 234, Section 4, General Laws:
Name
Street
Occupation
Anderson, Ernest C.
Mill Ter.
Switchman
Black Thomas D., Jr.
Peabody St.
Mch. Shop Maintenance
Cashman, William F.
Mill St.
Sole Cutter
Clark, Richard D.
N. Main St.
Mech. Dev. Div.
Churchill, Eugene E. Currier, Robert L.
Forest St.
Truck Driver
Dolan, Thomas F.
Essex St.
Prod. Mgr.
Gould, Roger E.
East St.
Machinist
Hogan, John D.
Liberty St.
Park Ave.
Box and Skid Maker
Ingalls, Donald R.
Cherry Ave.
Mach. Chaser
Marshall, Richard Jr.
Riverview Dr.
Assembler
Martinuk, William
Haswell Park
Auto Mechanic
McIntire, Elmer L.
Riverview Dr.
Trucker
Very truly yours, BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Robert G. Gowen, Chairman
Wilbur C. Rundlett, Jr., Clerk
Frank T. LeColst
Hayden, Philip C.
Essex St.
Electrical Engineer
Horne, Herbert I.
Oak Rd.
Crane Operator
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BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Middleton
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for the period ending December 31, 1962. New Home building was down from last year. Additions to present homes were up from 1962 by about 55%. The coming year should show a sharp increase in new home construction.
Permits Issued
Estimated Value
8 Dwellings
$ 99,500.00
22 Additions
25,135.00
7 Remodeling
15,600.00 .
1 Service Station
12,500.00
1 Church
12,000.00
1 Fire Repair
6,500.00
1 Swimming Pool
4,000.00
4 Porches
2,390.00
6 Reshingle
2,978.33
5 Sheds
2,050.00
2 Garages
1,800.00
1 Sign
1,125.00
1 Overflow Tank
1,000.00
1 Roof Replaced
200.00
1 Stand
150.00
1 Chicken Coop
50.00
2 Buildings Moved
10 Buildings Razed
$186,978.33
Amount collected in fees and turned over to the Town Treasurer $ 193.00
Respectfully submitted,
ROGER M. PEABODY
Building Inspector
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
ASSESSORS' REPORT
The following is a recapitulation of the money appropriated by the Town of Middleton and the estimated receipts deducted therefrom in the determination of the 1962 tax rate.
APPROPRIATIONS
Town Appropriations
$ 904,688.31
Total appropriations voted to be
taken from available funds
94,614.79
Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay of prior years
987.73
State Parks and Reservations
1,848.35
County Tax
11,616.19
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
2,420.66
1962 Overlay
16,351.68
Gross amount to be raised
$ 1,032,814.34
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Income Tax
69,809.18
Corporation Taxes
15,400.60
Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land
2,891.32
Old Age Tax (Meals) Chap. 64B, S. 10
1,618.32
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
57,000.00
Licenses
5,000.00
General Government
1,200.00
Protection of Persons and Property
350.00
Health and Sanitation
85.00
Highways
740.00
Charities (other than Federal Grants)
6,600.00
Old Age Assistance (other than Federal grants)
14,080.00
School (Funds from Income Tax not to be included)
10,500.00
Public Service Enterprises
209,800.00
Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots)
1,500.00
Interest
1,500.00
State Assistance for School Construction
9,970.00
Farm Animal Excise
265.00
Lieu of Taxes (Town of Danvers)
1,200.00
Lieu of Taxes (Middleton Electric Light)
7,650.00
Total estimated receipts and available funds
$ 511,915.72
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
Gross amount to be raised
1,032,814.34
Total estimated receipts and available funds
511,915.72
Net amount to be raised by taxation
520,898.62
Net amount raised by taxation on personal property
12,376.34
Net amount raised by taxation on real estate
506,512.28
Number of polls assessed 1005
2,010.00
TOTAL VALUATION Personal Property Real Estate 1962 Tax Rate
182,005.00
7,448,710.00
68.00
Respectfully submitted, PAUL B. WAKE, SR., Chr. WILBUR A. WITHAM ERNEST F. LeBEAU
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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
REAL ESTATE TAXES - 1961
Balance January 1, 1962
$ 29,287.99
Tax Title Adjustment
233.73
Interest
781.43
Refunds
75.60
Collections :
Tax
29,132.38
Interest
781.43
Abatements
178.29
Transferred to Tax Title Accounts
286.65
$ 30,378.75
$ 30,378.75
REAL ESTATE TAXES - 1962
1962 Commitment
$506,612.92
Interest
152.03
Refunds
405.28
Collections :
Tax
454,533.02
Interest
152.03
Abatements
10,095.96
Transferred to Tax Title Accounts
2,076.04
Uncollected balance December 31, 1962
40,313.18
$507,170.23
$507,170.23
MOTOR VEHICLE & TRAILER EXCISE TAXES - 1960
Balance January 1, 1962
$ 151.21
Recommitted 1962
10.05
Interest
36.21
Collections :
Tax
161.26
Interest
36.21
$ 197.47
$ 197.47
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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
MOTOR VEHICLE & TRAILER EXCISE TAXES - 1961
Balance January 1, 1962
Committed 1962
$ 10,936.52 8,706.54
Interest
486.39
Refunds
936.69
Collections :
Tax
18,304.94
Interest
486.39
Abatements
1,823.25
Uncollected balance December 31, 1962
451.56
$ 21,066.14
$ 21,066.14
MOTOR VEHICLE & TRAILER EXCISE TAXES - 1962
1962 Commitment
$ 58,510.79
Interest
37.17
Refunds
1,566.88
Collections :
Tax
43,782.16
Interest
37.17
Abatements
3,585.46
Uncollected balance December 31, 1962
12,710.05
$ 60,114.84
$ 60,114.84
POLL TAXES ยท 1961
Balance January 1, 1962
$ 24.00
Interest
1.19
Collections :
Tax
20.00
Interest
1.19
Abatements
4.00
$ 25.19
$ 25.19
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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
POLL TAXES - 1962
1962 Commitment
Interest
$ 2,014.00 2.72
Collections :
Tax
1,664.00
Interest
2.72
Abatements
330.00
Uncollected balance December 31, 1962
20.00
$ 2,016.72
$ 2,016.72
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES - 1960
Balance January 1, 1962
$ 243.51
Interest
13.58
Collections :
Tax
243.51
Interest
13.58
$ 257.09 $ 257.09
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES - 1961
Balance January 1, 1962
$ 808.29
Interest
11.90
Collections :
Tax
737.10
Interest
11.90
Abatements
23.62
Uncollected balance December 31, 1962
47.57
$ 820.19
$ 820.19
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES - 1962
1962 Commitment
$ 12,376.34
Interest
2.32
Collections :
Tax
11,732.72
Interest
2.32
Abatements
25.50
Uncollected balance December 31, 1962
618.12
$ 12,378.66
$ 12,378.66
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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
FARM ANIMAL EXCISE TAXES - 1961
Balance January 1, 1962
$ 18.75
Interest
.95
Collections :
Tax
18.75
Interest
.95
$ 19.70
$ 19.70
FARM ANIMAL EXCISE TAXES - 1962
1962 Commitment
$ 265.00
Collections : Tax
245.00
Uncollected balance December 1, 1962
20.00
$ 265.00
$ 265.00
WATER LIEN ACCOUNTS - 1962
1962 Commitment
$ 461.53
Collections
167.25
Transferred to Tax Title Accounts
96.83
Uncollected balance December 31, 1962
197.45
$ 461.53
$ 461.53
SUMMARY AND COMPARISON COMMITMENTS AND COLLECTIONS 1958-1962 Commitments Commitments
1958
1962
Amt. of Increase $236,663.74 24,094.06 124.00
Real Estate Taxes
$269,949.18
$506,612.92
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes
43,123.27
67,217.33
Poll Taxes
1,890.00
2,014.00
Personal Property Taxes
14,772.48
12,376.34
2,396.14*
Farm Animal Excise Taxes
359.90
265.00
94.90*
Water Lien Accounts
461.53
461.53
Total Commitment
$330,094.93
$588,947.12
$258,852.29
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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Commitments 1958
Commitments 1962
Amt. of Increase
Real Estate Taxes
$260,749.43
$484,598.86
$223,849.43 20,820.65
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes
41,987.48
62,808.13
Poll Taxes
1,588.27
1,687.91
99.64
Personal Property Taxes
13,873.13
12,741.13
1,132.00*
Farm Animal Excise Taxes
365.45
264.70
100.75*
Water Lien Accounts
167.25
167.25
Total Collections
$318,563.76
$562,267.98
$243,704.22
* Decrease
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD E. TYLER
Collector of Taxes
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PARK DEPARTMENT
PARK DEPARTMENT REPORT
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Middleton
Dear Sirs:
I hereby submit by first annual report as Superintendent of Parks.
I wish to thank the various Departments for their splendid cooperation; also to thank Mr. Hazen Richardson for donating the sand for the swimming pool at East Street.
Some swings were purchased for the playground last year, but we are in need of See-saws and a new slide to replace wornout equipment.
The pine trees at the Park are in dire need of work; some to be removed and the rest to have the dead wood removed. The lawn needs lime and fertilizer at once.
The Swimming Pool at East Street needs extra work because of the flood of last October. Both sand and gravel must be replaced, also brush should be cut.
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST R. GOULD
Park Superintendent
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CONSERVATION COMMISSION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION REPORT
In 1962 the Conservation Commission was first organized with Henry Sawyer, James Martin and Samuel Armitage appointed by the selectmen.
Our primary interest has been, and is, the Ipswich River, the last great source of water in Essex County. Several exploratory trips were made by the Commission for the purpose of checking to see if there was any evidence of pollution. None was found.
Our secondary objective has been to consider possibilities of green areas for the town. We have been working with the Essex County Greenbelt Association in developing a state park and forest north of the Ipswich River.
In conclusion the Commission is particularly interested in the preservation and conservation of the present areas of the Ipswich River for boating, fishing, swimming, wild life, irrigation and the pos- sible water needs in the future.
Conservation Commission of Middleton HENRY SAWYER, Chr. JAMES MARTIN SAMUEL ARMITAGE
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POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Middleton
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report of the Middleton Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1962.
DEPARTMENT ROSTER James W. Wentworth, Chief of Police
Lloyd M. Getchell, Sergeant Harold G. Moore, Sergeant
REGULAR SPECIALS
Arthur G. Doane
Edward J. Richardson
Robert Hurd Robert T. Peachey
William C. Pennock
OFFENSE FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
Accessory to Breaking and Entering and Larceny
2
Alcoholism
1
Allowing an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle 3
Assault
2
Armed Robbery
2
Being Abroad in the Nightime
2
Breaking and Entering in the Daytime
3
Breaking and Entering in the Nightime
3
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
2
Drinking Under Age (Released to Parents)
2
Drunkeness
26 5
Insane Persons
4
Larceny
7 1
Leaving the Scene of a Accident after Causing Personal Injury
Leaving the Scene of a Accident after Causing Property Damage
1
Lewdness
1
Non-Payment of Fine
1
Non-Support
3
Operating a Motor Vehicle after Suspension of License 3
Operating a Motor Vehicle Uninsured 4
Operating a Unregistered Motor Vehicle 4
Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Liquor 2
Escaped Persons
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POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License 5
Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Registration in Possession 1
Possession of Burglary Tools 3
Possession of Dangerous Weapon 2
Runaway
Selling Alcoholic Beverages to Minors
5
Speeding
26
Using a Motor Vehicle Without Authority 6
Vagrant 1
Total 136
MISCELLANEOUS
Ambulance Cases 77
Automobile Accidents Investigated 53
Booked and Warned or Speeding, etc. 223
Complaints Received and Investigated 473
Cruiser Cases 91
Dogs Shot by Police Department 5
Dogs Killed By Automobiles 15
Escaped Patients Returned to Danvers State Hospital
5
Fire-Arms Permits Issued 14
Fire-Alarms that Police Went To 23
Licenses Suspended or Revoked Through the Registry of Motor Vehicles for Speeding, etc. 64
Missing and Lost Persons Found
5
Messages Delivered 37
Summonses and Warrants Served 260
Turned over to the Town Treasurer for Fire-Arm Permits $28.00
Stolen Property Recovered $4,670.56
As in the past the Police Department has conducted many in- vestigations not listed above which have been settled satisfactory to all concerned without making arrests or going to court.
In closing the men are to be commended for their prompt response and their efficiency of operation. A sincere thanks is ex- tended to the State Police, Officials of the Town of Middleton and to the Board of Selectmen and to the Townspeople. To all those who have assisted this department in any way we are grateful.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES W. WENTWORTH
Chief of Police
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POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
DOG OFFICER'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
Citizens of Middleton
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1962.
Complaints received and investigated 160
Dogs Restrained 21
Dogs Placed in Pound 23
Dogs Returned to their Rightful Owners 13
Poultry and Animals Killed by Dogs
31
Report of Dog Bites 19
Stray Dogs Disposed of 10
Miscellaneous Cases
47
In making this report I would also like to point out that there were 94 delinquent licenses. The owners were notified to license their dogs and did so without court appearance. Also, a total of 435 miles was traveled in investigation of the various dog complaints.
I wish to notify all dog owners that their dog licenses are due on April 1, 1963 and payable to the Town Clerk. Chapter 140, Section 138, being the (owner) or (keeper) of a dog 3 months old after March 31st and you did not cause it to be licensed. (Penalty $15.00 each).
In closing I would like to extend my appreciation to the Board of Selectmen, the Police Department, the Town Clerk and all dog owners for their splendid spirit and co-operation shown during the year 1962.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD MOORE
Dog Officer
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BOARD OF APPEALS
BOARD OF APPEALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Middleton
Gentlemen :
The Board of Appeals respectfully submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1962.
Regular meetings held at Memorial Hall, South Main Street, on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 P.M.
All application for Public Hearings MUST be in the hands of the Board of Appeals Clerk and MUST include the names and addresses of all abuttors concerned, if any, at least 20 days before regular meeting nights in order to properly process said applications and have said applications published, as the law requires, at least 21 days before the hearing is held.
All applications for Public Hearing MUST be filed at the Town Clerk's Office.
Regular Meetings Held 11
Special Meetings Held 12
Public Hearings Held 18
Decisions Granted 8
Decisions Rejected
4
Applications Dismissed 2
Renewals Granted
5
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF APPEALS
Walter Clinton, Chairman Thomas D. Black, Jr., Clerk
Nathan Hayward, Jr.
Thomas Dolan
Donald Aylward
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LIGHT DEPARTMENT
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Middleton
Gentlemen:
The Board of Electric Light Commissioners respectfully submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1962.
The Department purchased 8,370,777 K.W.H. of electricity at the cost of $131,520.62.
Our peak demand occurred on Dec. 20th and was 1843 K.W., an increase of 13.48% over 1961.
The system's distribution losses were 8.66%.
Work was started on our new Sub-Station and was approximate- ly 95% completed at the year's end.
The distribution circuit was rebuilt on Liberty Street and a large conductor installed between Maple Street and the Middleton Pines area.
A section of four lines was relocated on Forest Street to conform with the road construction project.
New construction has begun into the housing development off So. Main Street.
We have returned to the Town this year $8,500.00 for the re- duction of taxes.
The Boston Street line has been rebuilt.
A 3 phase circuit was built across Washington Street to by pass Middleton Square with the Maple Street feeder.
Our construction truck has been replaced with a G.M.C. chassis and a Kiley Construction body and ladder.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank the Town Officials and Citizens for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted, Board of Electric Light Commissioners J. LANSING ENGLISH JOHN MUZICHUK FRANK E. DOW
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INSPECTOR OF WIRES
INSPECTOR OF WIRES REPORT
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Board of Selectmen
Middleton, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I wish to submit my report for the year 1962.
There were 284 permits issued: there were 6 new homes, 40 new Services, 5 temporary Services, 2 three-phase four-wire Services, 25 Oil Burner permits. The remainder consisted of additional building, garages, air conditioners, dryers, and additional wiring in the home.
The Town has collected in fees from April until January 1 the sum of eight-eight dollars.
All jobs have been inspected up to date. There are approximately eighteen permits still in process of construction or not finished.
A total of over 284 calls have been made since January 1, 1962 covering 1,100 miles. There were many calls made at the request of those planning to have electrical work installed and wanting informa- tion.
I would like to express to the Townspeople that it is very impor- tant to have adequate power when they have additional wiring. There were many homes found overloaded for their supply of power. Also, it is very important to have electrical work done by a competent licensed electrician. It is for their safety that electrical work be in- spected.
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Electric Light Department and the people of Middleton for their co-operation.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN MILBERY
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
Citizens of Middleton
I hereby submit my Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1962.
The Fire Department personnel consists of a Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain, three Lieutenants, and twenty-two Privates, making a total of twenty-eight men.
The Department answered 263 calls in 1962. They were as fol- lows: - -
Buildings
19
Automobiles
10
Brush, Woods, Rubbish, Grass
50
Dump
2
Oil Burners
5
Electrical
8
Miscellaneous
(Accidents, etc.)
10
Chimney
1
Overheated Boiler
1
Out-of-Town
15
Service Calls
122
Rescue Calls
12
False Alarms
8
Total 263
Box Alarms
86
Still Alarms
177
Total 263
Inspections, and Permits granted for the following:
Permits to Burn
387
Fireworks
0
Gasoline
1
Explosives
0
Oil Burners
23
L.P. Gas
63
Underground Tank Removal
1
Total 475
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
The equipment of the Department is in excellent condition and repair.
The Fire Alarm System is in excellent condition and repair. Most of the work done on the system during the year was to the central station equipment.
The Drill School is in its eighth year of operation. All personnel is required to take part in the drill. I might add that the cooperation in this respect is excellent.
The County Mutual Aid Network is now in operation, and the radio equipment will be bought this year, provided an Article, per- taining to this, is accepted at the Annual Town Meeting.
I still feel that we should consider the addition of two more permanent men in the near future.
I again recommend Fire Detection in all Town Buildings.
I urge the citizens to familiarize themselves in the proper way to call the Fire Department in case of an emergency. Use the street box, if one is handy to your location: if not Dial 774-2211. Do not call the operator, as serious delays may be the result.
I am pleased with the cooperation of the Board of Selectmen, Department Heads, and the citizens of the Town, for which I offer my sincere thanks.
To the officers, and men, of the Department, thanks for another year of cooperation, in making our Department what it is today.
Respectfully submitted, HAROLD F. PURDY
Chief
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PLANNING BOARD REPORT
REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Middleton
The Planning Board herewith submits its report for the year 1962. At the first meeting the following Officers were re-elected: Louis Barett, Chairman; and Gilbert Sanders, Clerk.
In addition to the 12 regular monthly meetings, more than 20 special meetings were held in the interest of considering and expedit- ing action on numerous proposals and applications subject to the Zoning By-Laws, which were brought before the Board.
In this connection, it may be of special interest to report that following a joint meeting of this Board; the Board of Selectmen, the Building Inspector and representatives of the Middleton Realty Cor- poration, action was taken on the request of the latter group for the granting of building permits for the erection of four (4) Model Homes in the Middleton Farms Development project off Route 114. It is expected that additional permits will be granted as the project pro- gresses, providing that building specifications as agreed to by both parties and other requirements of the Zoning By-Laws are complied with.
Your Board continues to be deeply interested in the advisability of developing a Master Plan for Middleton. The modest appropriation voted the Board for this purpose at last years Town Meeting has enabled us to engage the services of a person thoroughly experienced in this field, who at this writing is in the process of exploring the feasibility of such a plan for our community and who will report his findings and recommendations, pro or con, to the Town at a later date.
We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Board of Selectmen, the Building Inspector, the Board of Health, the Board of Appeals and the Finance Committee for their splendid cooperation, as well as that shown by all the Citizens of Middleton.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS BARETT, Chairman GILBERT SANDERS, Clerk FRANK CONNOR RAYMOND DANSEREAU HENRY SAWYER
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PUBLIC WELFARE AND OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
Citizens of the Town of Middleton
Report for the year ending December 31, 1962
The following catagories of assistance are reimbursed according to formula by Federal and State funds with the Town paying the balance. Investigations of eligibility are made by the Central Essex Welfare District, approved by the Board of Public Welfare, and administered by the District.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN No settlement laws in ADC 6 cases
16 persons
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
No settlement laws in DA
6 cases
6 persons
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Unsettled Cases (State)
6 cases
6 persons
Outside Cities and Towns
4 cases
4 persons
Middleton Settled
18 cases
18 persons
MEDICAL AID FOR THE AGED
No settlement laws in MAA
17 cases
17 persons
GENERAL RELIEF
General Relief is a Temporary Aid Program in which Adminis- tration and Investigations are made directly by the Board of Public Welfare.
Unsettled Cases (State)
1 case
2 persons
Outside Cities and Towns
2 cases
2 persons
Middleton Settled
5 cases
10 persons
Middleton Settled and Aided
in other Cities and Towns
7 cases
20 persons
The Board of Public Welfare wishes to thank the Board of Selectmen and the various departments of the town and the Com- munity Nurse for their cooperation throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
LESLIE E. MERRIFIELD, Chr. ROGER M. PEABODY
LEYLAND A. PHILLIPS, Clerk
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WATER BOARD REPORT
REPORT OF WATER BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
Citizens of the Town of Middleton
Gentlemen :
Herewith is submitted our annual report as your water board.
The Board is still working to get 25% of the money collected for water by the Town of Danvers from Middleton customers including the Sanatorium. We have had numerous meetings with the Danvers Water Board on this matter, but as yet have not received this money.
Up to October 1, 1962 the sum to be paid to Middleton as their share of these water receipts is $11,295.66 and by the time this report goes to press we will in all probability have received it.
A bill was passed in the State Legislature this year to have delinquent water bills put on tax bills.
The South Main Street job to housing development will be started in the spring. The state would not permit the road to be dug up during the winter months.
We did not have many water breaks this year. Three new hydrants were purchased and one replaced, also hydrant markers were installed.
Application has been made to the Federal Government for funds to survey our water system. The work will be done by Whitman & Howard. Application for this survey was made in accordance to the vote of the Town at the last regular Town Meeting.
The Water Board wishes to take this opportunity to thank the other Town Departments for their cooperation throughout the year.
Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners BENJAMIN RICHARDSON, Chr. GEORGE NASH ROGER M. PEABODY, Clerk
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HIGHWAY SURVEYOR REPORT
REPORT OF HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Middleton
I hereby submit my report for the year of 1962.
Snow Removal
In my report last year, I said that 1961 was probably the worst year we have had for a long time, but I think 1962 was much worse.
Chapter 81
In 1962 the following streets were graveled: a section of Lake Street, a section of Liberty Street, and Coppermine Road.
Sections of the following streets were graveled, rebuilt, and oiled : Log Bridge Road, Phaneuf Street, and Park Street.
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