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The Brown-Tail Moths situation seems to be well in hand. The State sprayed the Gurnet and Saquish and the population of moths seemed to have vanished.
The Gypsy Moths were very active this year. Some 4,300 acres were infested. We did spray with the help of the State with a helicopter around 450 acres. Three hundred-fifty acres were on the Pine Hills. This spray- ing cost the Town around $200.00.
I want at this time to thank the State Dept. for their generous help to the Dept. I am in hopes next year that we can do a great deal more of this work.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
Report to the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The work in the Town Forest was carried on this year as usual. The fire lanes were mowed and harrowed. A great deal of trimming was done around small pines, scrub oak, and other growth was cut and burned.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Chairman.
REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To The Honorable Board Of Selectmen;
Gentlemen;
I herewith submit my report for the year 1948.
FIRES
During the year we reported to the State 38 fires. The largest of these fires was only twelve acres; the average being less than one acre. We had a very wet season, thereby keeping the number of fires at a minimum.
The department laid 2,950 feet 3/4" hose, 1,925 feet 11/8" hose; 1,155 feet 11/2" hose; Water from booster tanks, 11,400 gallons. Miles traveled 641. We had two outside calls for help, Camp Edwards and Halifax, Mass.
CONDITION OF WOODS
As stated several times, the hazard still exists and is very serious when dry. We put in service the new Dodge truck the latter part of the season. We still have a truck that is not useful and should be replaced with an- other Dodge.
EVERETT B. WOOD,
Forest Fire Warden.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
The results of previous stocking are beginning to show.
Judging by reported catches made at Billington in 1948, the large-mouth bass liberated there several years ago have grown to a sporting size.
Liberation of yellow perch in Darby Pond three years ago has shown some favorable gains.
Boot, Gunner's Exchange, Widgeon and Sandy ponds are doing all right with the liberations made with the fish taken from Little South in '48.
Our entire appropriation for 1947 was expended for white perch and we obtained unusually good ones. More of these have been promised for 1949 and your Committee requests that the sum of three hundred dollars be appro- priated for that purpose.
FRANK L. BAILEY, Chairman GEORGE L. GOODING HOWARD M. DOUGLAS
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1948 a survey and layout plan was made for a sewer across the land of Paty et al. between Mt. Pleas- ant St. and Whiting St. This sewer was subsequently built during the year by the Sewer Dept.
A survey was made of the Cedarville Cemetery and adjoining land.
The street lines of Nicks Rock Road were established in connection with the rebuilding of this street by the Street Dept.
Certain revisions were made in lots at the Town Wharf.
A street numbering plan of Cliff St. was made and house numbers assigned.
A total of 74 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer in the street lines of the following streets: Margerie St., 4 bounds; Overlook Terrace, 6 bounds; South Cherry St., 7 bounds; Nicks Rock Road, 9 bounds; Squanto Road, 11 bounds; Boutemain Ave., 8 bounds; Forest Ave, Ext., 14 bounds; Olmsted Terrace, 15 bounds.
Miscellaneous engineering work was done for the Board of Assessors, the School Dept., and the Park Dept.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD CHASE, Town Engineer.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
Your Fire Department is in good condition. Every piece of apparatus and equipment is inspected monthly and written inspection reports, certified by members of the department responsible for same, are on file.
Fire records, statistics and all books of accounts are up to date and may be inspected by any citizen of the Town.
A system of drills has been inaugurated. Captain Schroeder, the department drill-master, covers every phase of modern fire-fighting. New agents of extinguish- ment and late developments in equipment are constantly scrutinized and have been purchased when proven use- ful: personnel has been instructed and trained in their effective use. Because we consider drilling of primary importance, our training courses will be broadened.
A Red Cross First Aid Course is presently being given by Dr. Philip Spelman. It is expected that every member of the permanent force will qualify for certification and that the Fire Department Headquarters will be rated a Red Cross First Aid Station in good standing.
Dr. H. H. Hamilton, our Department Surgeon, super- vises the health of the personnel, treats accident victims within the Department, administers tetanus toxoid in- jections, etc. The Department and the community have tangibly benefited by the Doctor's conscientious service.
Mutual-aid with every city and town in Plymouth County is in practice. We now have an inventory of every piece of apparatus, equipment, ambulances etc., within our mutual-aid group and can draw upon this reservoir of assistance without delay.
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Between the two emergency departments of the Town, Police and Fire, cordial co-operation exists. This is good and its usefulness has been demonstrated on several oc- casions. Chief Dearborn has given generously of his time and the benefit of his experience in cases in which the two departments were called upon to work together.
We acknowledge the co-operation of the School De- partment, particularly in the vital field of Fire Prevention.
Extensions of water service, enlargements of water mains and delivery of increased pressures contribute substantially to the efficiency of the Fire Department. We are mindful of the co-operation of the Water De- partment.
On occasion, the Highway Department, the Assessors' Department and the Tree Department have given gener- ous assistance.
Competitive bidding for major items of expenditure has proven its worth and will be extended. In the face of rising costs, a money saving of 22% with an enhance- ment in quality was effected in one instance. We are ending the year with a cash balance.
A perpetual inventory of fire hose has been set up and is currently in operation.
Considering the age of the Headquarters building, (built in 1905) and the stresses due to great weight of apparatus garaged therein, the real property is in better than fair condition. Through the efforts of the men them- selves, their quarters and the office are in splendid shape. The wooden floor must be replaced when construction costs level off. Necessary roof repairs should be made next year.
The fire alarm system is in good condition. A new set of batteries was installed this year: the old ones having
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exceeded their normal life expectancy by four years. The air-horn on the Central Station has been equipped with an electric valve. This equipment is fully automatic and substantially without maintenance cost. About 200 feet of four-conductor cable on South Russell Street have been replaced. The usual minor repairs, replacements and change overs have been attended to. All boxes have been tested regularly during the year. Our North Plymouth whistle is obsolete and should be replaced with equipment the same as that on the Central Station. The switchboard and repeater are over forty years old. Both should be replaced.
The two-way radio continues to be of great value to this department and to the Forest Fire Department. All F.M. sets are in good condition. Extension of this facility is planned.
The Manomet Fire Company represents an original ex- penditure of $1500.00. It consists of a call force of ten; two officers and eight men; a 1935 Ford truck equipped with a 500-gallon pump; 750 feet 21/2 inch hose; 500 feet 11/2 inch hose; 250 feet hard rubber booster hose, 2 soda and acid extinguishers, 1 CO2, 1 Pyrene, and miscellaneous equipment. The expense for 1948 was $2198.88. This Manomet Company answered thirty alarms during the year. Alarms are communicated by special telephones. As presently set up, the Manomet system is adequate for the job at hand.
A study of our fire records for the year indicates no important trends in the causes of local fires. The com- munity is not particularly fire-prevention minded nor is its attitude concerning false alarms sufficiently serious. Replacement costs of buildings and furnishings have not received adequate consideration in the fire insurance pro- gram of the average citizen; particularly furnishings and equipment.
A tribute is due Chief Everett B. Wood and the officers
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and men of our Fire Department, especially the loyal members of the permanent force. They are faithful pub- lic employees; co-operative, reliable, willing and eager to better the fire protective service of the Town. They are an exceptionally fine group of men.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. MAGEE, Fire Commissioner.
REPORT OF FIRE DUTY
Miles Traveled
1,677
False Alarms 155
Rescue Boat
3
E. and J. Resuscitator
3
Feet hose laid
16,040
3,850-21/2"
4,465-11/2"
7,525- 3/4"
200- 1/8"
Water from booster tanks
25,288
feet of ladder used 1109
Made inspections on power burners, storage for kitchen burners, gasoline storage tanks and filling stations, Old Age and Welfare Homes; Bottled gas, and all places of business where inflammables are kept, stored or sold. Inspections made, 1,485. 1,800 fire permits issued.
Assessed Value of Buildings $68,950.00
Value of Contents
$69,555.00
Insurance on Buildings
$65,640.00
Insurance on Contents
$22,500.00
Loss on Buildings
$4,071.00
Loss on Contents
$8,208.00
Insurance Paid on Buildings $3,246.00
Insurance Paid on Contents
$2,888.00
JOHN J. MAGEE, Fire Commissioner.
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 10, 1949
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Following are the reports and activities of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1948:
ROSTER OF DEPARTMENT
Chief Russell P. Dearborn
Leo M. Murphy
Sergeants William Gault Vincent Zacchilli
Patrolmen
Peter W. Winter
Richard L. Bumpus
Robert M. Fogarty
Eric Nelson
John H. Barrett
Arthur L. Gray
Charles H. Packard
Howard L. Smith
Richard P. Ruffini
John J. Pacheco
James A. Leland
Leonard J. Reynolds
Herbert J. Parkhurst
Provisional Temporary Officers
Donald McDonald
Jeremiah J. O'Fihelly
Gerald M. Sullivan
John H. Scott
Joseph W. Costa
Stanley F. Hertel
Peter Dries
Amando A. Gallucci
Policewoman Angeline M. Tavernelli
Lock-up Keeper Clerk
John J. Reagan
Beulah D. Harris
Police Surgeon Dr. William E. Curtin
Pensioned Members
Lawrence J. Savoy George Cowdrey
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ARRESTS BY THE MONTH
Males
Females
Total
January
26
5
31
February
36
4
40
March
20
2
22
April
16
2
18
May
58
3
61
June
45
6
51
July
81
11
92
August
65
2
67
September
35
35
October
25
2
27
November
37
1
38
December
9
5
14
453
43
496
Residents 275
Non-Residents 221
CRIMES
Males
Females
Total
Accosting persons of opp. sex
1
1
A. W. O. L.
1
1
Assault w/dang. weapon to murder
2
2
Assault w/dang. weapon
2
2
Assault and Battery
11
5
16
Breaking, Entering and Larceny
21
21
Burglar tools in possession
1
1
Drunk
161
12
173
Disturbing the peace
8
1
9
Escape
1
. .
1
Gaming
3
3
Insane
5
6
11
Illegitimacy
3
3
Indecent Exposure
2
2
Larceny
25
1 26
Larceny by check
1
1
.
.
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Males
Females
Total
Lottery Laws, Violating
1
1
Liquor Laws, Violating
4
. .
4
Lewdness
2
1
3
Malicious Mischief
4
4
Murder
1
. .
1
Neglect
2
2
4
Non-support
6
. .
6
Peddling without license
1
. .
1
Obscene Pictures
1
. .
1
Robbery
4
. .
4
Receiving stolen property
10
. .
10
Runaway
4
4
Selling articles prevent concept.
1
1
Trespassing
2
. .
2
Using M. V. without authority
4
. .
4
Habitual Truant
2
2
Failing cause child attend school
11
1
12
Obtaining food by fraud
1
1
Default
4
. .
2
Defrauding an Innkeeper
1
. .
1
Peddling on Sabbath
1
. .
316
32
348
Attaching Plates
1
1
Faulty equipment
2
. .
Leaving scene of accident, personal
injury, property damage 11
1
12
Operating without license
9
1
10
Operating to endanger
15
2
17
Operating under influence of liquor
30
3
33
Operating after revocation
3
3
Operating no license in possession
4
. .
4
.
4
Violation Town By-Laws
2
. .
1
Fishing in Private pool
1
. .
1
. .
2
1
1
Violation Probation
. .
. .
. .
. .
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Males
Females
Total
Road Violations
36
3
39
Speeding
1
1
Using uninsured auto, trailer
2
2
No sticker
19
1
20
Town By-Laws
1
. .
1
Unregistered auto
3
3
137
11
148
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Fines
219
Discharged
20
Probation
39
Default
1
Suspended Sentences
42
Lyman School
1
House of Correction
21
Waltham State Hospital
1
Released
48
Shirley School
3
Arrests for other dep'ts
8
Continued
12
Dismissed cases
13
Turned over to Proba- tion Officer
1
Appealed Cases
2
Army M. P.
1
State Prison
3
Dep't Correction
1
State Farm
3
Nol Prossed
1
Taunton State Hospital
11
Turned over to parents
3
Grand Jury
4
Default removed
1
Turned over to S. P.
1
496
MISCELLANEOUS WORK BY DEPARTMENT Complaints investigated
2,724
Auto accidents investigated
Property Damage
165
Personal Injury
19
Property and personal
47
Pedestrians
12
Bicyclists
6
Fatal
2
No Damage
1
Dogs killed
252
48
.
Filed
36
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Prisoners detained for other departments
75
Summonses served for other departments 52
Summonses (no-fix) issued
417
Warnings given
328
Trips guarding mail and banks
67
Bank Alarms (false)
9
Fatal accidents investigated
16
Street lights reported out
148
Store lights reported out
36
Doors found unlocked
128
Night lodgers
5
Comp. to Highway Dept.
90
Comp. to Dog Officer
37
Comp. to B. of H.
36
Comp. to Electric Light Co.
17
Comp. to Water Dept.
14
Lic. and Reg. suspended
95
Missing pers. returned
39
Burglar Alarms inv.
1
False fire alarm
1
Officers detailed to military funerals
9
Death messages delivered
4
Notices served for B. of Selectmen
107
Notified to clear sidewalks
38
Attempted suicide
1
Sidewalk accidents investigated
1
Drowning
1
Fatal auto
2
Sudden deaths
9
Murder
1
Burned to death
1
Asphyxiation by gas
2
16
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Cars stolen in other cities and recovered in Plymouth 1 Cars reported stolen in Plymouth 5
Cars recovered in Plymouth
5
PATROL WAGON
Hospital (Ambulance trips)
238
Arrests (Wagon)
3
Cruisers to fires
27
Cruiser to hospital
10
MILEAGE OF DEPARTMENT
Patrol Wagon
164
Cruisers
83,515
Ambulance
6,858
Motorcycle
3,409
93,946 miles
Amount of Fines imposed
$4,070.00
Property Recovered
11,289.86
Bicycles Registered
131
$13.10
Photostatic copies:
January
$11.00
February
9.50
March
11.50
April
4.00
May
2.00
June
2.00
July
9.50
August
14.50
September
2.50
October
5.00
November
2.50
December
6.50
$80.50 $80.50
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Photographs sold (in connection with legal cases) 131.33
Taxi registrations
104.50
Taxi drivers' licenses
39.25
Contributions for upkeep of radio from following towns:
Marshfield
$75.00
Pembroke
50.00
Kingston
50.00
Duxbury
50.00
$225.00
Fees from out of town for lock-up
80.00
Miscellaneous
73.01
$746.69
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL P. DEARBORN,
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Plymouth:
The Board of Retirement presents herewith its twelfth report covering the activities and condition of the Con- tributory Retirement System for the year 1948.
There were many changes in retirement laws during 1948. We note particularly the following:
1. The definition of "regular compensation," which is the basis on which deductions are made, was amended to include, for any period subsequent to June 30, 1948, cost of living bonuses and cost of living pay adjustments.
2. The retirement allowance for a member retired under accidental disability was increased from one-half to two- thirds of the annual rate of regular compensation, plus, as before, $260 for each dependent child, and plus, also as before, the annuity based on the member's deductions.
3. Accidental death benefits were similarly increased from one-half to two-thirds of the annual rate of regular compensaton.
4. Until 1948, if a member continued to work beyond the age of 55 and died before retiring, his beneficiary was ineligible for any pension and could only receive back the amount of the member's deductions and interest. Under 1948 legislation, if a member files with the Retire- ment Board a form naming an eligible beneficiary and dies before retiring, his beneficiary will receive two- thirds of the amount of the Option (c) retirement allow- ance, which would otherwise have been payable to the member, had he retired on the day he died. This form becomes void as soon as a member actually retires.
We lost one pensioner, A. Perry Richards, by death during the year.
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I. MEMBERSHIP
1. Active Membership Dec. 31, 1947 173 Enrolled during 1948 17
Reinstated 1
191
Withdrawals 17
Retirements
3
Transfers to inactive membership 3
23
Total Active Membership,
Dec. 31, 1948 168
2. Inactive Membership Dec. 31, 1947 30
Retirements
3
Transfers from active membership 3
36
Deaths
1
Withdrawals
5
6
Total Inactive Membership, Dec. 31, 1948 30 **
** This total includes all retired members
3. Beneficiaries from Accidental Deaths 3
II RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
Balance, Dec. 31, 1947 $114,640.67
1. Receipts:
Appropriation March 1948 25,222.15
Deductions from members'
salaries and wages 16,457.32
Income from Interest 3,328.23
Increase by adjustment in securities 28.24
45,035.94
159,676.61
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2. Expenditures:
Annuities
1,175.96
Pensions 19,886.36
Accidental death benefits
3,547.70
Refunds to former members
3,865.10
Clerical Services 672.00
Other administrative expenses
172.55
Decrease by adjustment in
securities
719.46
30,039.13
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $129,637.48
III. BALANCE SHEET
1. Assets:
Plymouth National Bank 750.99
Plymouth Savings Bank 5,247.69
Plymouth Five Cents
Savings Bank 4,059.63
First National Bank of Boston stock 2,450.00
National Shawmut Bank stock 2,300.00
Brockton National Bank stock 3,720.00
Rockland-Atlas Bank stock 2,450.00
U. S. Treasury bonds, 2-7/8's 1,039.84
U. S. Treasury bonds, Series G 34,000.00
City of Boston bonds of '71 2,490.02
Chesapeake & Ohio Rwy.
bonds of '96 1,047.81
Northern Pacific Rwy. bonds of '97 3,867.54
Louisville & Nashville Rwy.
bonds of '03 2,192.50
N. Y. Central & Hudson River
bonds of '97
3,197.86
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Reading Co. Rwy. bonds of '95 5,093.50
Great Northern Rwy. bonds
of '82 3,032.57
N. Y., Chicago & St. Louis bonds
of '86 5,113.28
Virginian Rwy. bonds of '95
2,186.14
Northern Pacific Rwy.
bonds of '97 2,125.65
Louisville & Nashville Rwy.
bonds of '03 2,000.00
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds
of '86
2,016.80
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds
of '82 2,013.07
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds
of '80 2,025.65
Pacific Tel. & Tei. Co. bonds
of '87 2,024.88
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '82 2,060.00
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds of '78 2,072.72
Southern Bell Tel. Co. bonds of '85 1,915.28
Mountain States Tel. Co. bonds
of '86 1,840.20
Illinois Bell Tel. Co. bonds
of '78 2,055.00
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. bonds
of '73 2,032.20
Pacific Gas & Elec. Co.
bonds of '70 2,025.76
Pacific Gas & Elec. Co. bonds of '71 2,096.98
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Public Service Co. of N. H.
bonds of '73 2,156.52
Southern California Edison
bonds of '65
2,031.57
No. Indiana Public Service Co. bonds of '73 3,216.48
Montana Power Co. bonds
of '75
2,077.99
Brooklyn Union Gas Co. bonds
of '76
1,803.44
Maine Public Service Co. bonds
of '75
1,856.20
Central Vt. Public Service
bonds of '75 1,906.72
Arkansas Power & Light bonds
of '74 2,045.00
$129,637.48
2. Liabilities:
Annuity Savings Fund
85,829.45
Annuity Reserve Fund 12,302.02
Military Service Fund
1,949.81
Pension Fund
29,039.17
Expense Fund
517.03
129,637.48
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL P. DEARBORN, Chairman CORA B. GRADY, Secretary HERBERT K. BARTLETT
Contributory Retirement System Board of Retirement, Plymouth
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The Board of Public Welfare presents herewith its Annual Report for the year 1948.
The members of the Board of Public Welfare on January 1, 1948 were Gordon S. McCosh, Chairman, Harold G. Roberts and Andrew Rae, Jr.
At the Annual Town Election held on March 6, 1948, Andrew Rae, Jr., was elected a member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years.
At the organization meeting of the Board, following the Town Election and held on March 9, 1948, Harold G. Roberts was elected Chairman of the Board, Albert A. Saunders appointed the Secretary for the Board, and appointed Supervisor of the Department of Public Wel- fare, and Edmund J. Priestley was appointed Supervisor of the Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children.
The Board of Public Welfare, as directors of the Plym- outh Town Infirmary appointed for the 42nd consecutive year, Russell L. Dickson as the Superintendent and Sarah A. Dickson as the Matron of the Plymouth Town Infirmary.
The year 1948 presented a steadily increasing demand for Public Assistance. 237 cases were granted "outside" assistance during the year, representing 607 persons. 135 applications were approved for assistance, and an additional 96 cases were interviewed and referred to other private or public agencies or were denied Public As- sistance for various reasons. 154 cases were closed and 34 cases reapplied during the year.
The customary social problems, supplemented by the "loss of employment because of layoff or discharge" and
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the "loss of the wage earner because of death or absence from the home" in the most part, were responsible for the continually increasing demand for Public Assistance.
40% of the applications for assistance were caused by the "loss of employment, layoff or discharge"; 22% be- cause of the death or absence from the home of the "worker" of the family; 13% were caused by the loss of employment because of illness or disablement; 6% be- cause of the loss of contributions from legally liable relatives; 3% due to the depletion of savings or other resources; 2% because of the loss of employment security benefits; 2% because of a change in the economic condi- tions without a change of resources and 10% for other and various reasons.
The year 1948 closed with 100 "open" cases, 77 of which were with a financial settlement in Plymouth, 11 with a settlement in other cities or towns, and 12 were without a settlement.
At the Annual Town Meeting on March 27, 1948, our request for what appeared to us to be amounts necessary to meet the anticipated requirements of the Department of Public Welfare for Welfare assistance for 1948, was not voted by the Town. The appropriation of $79,000.00 failed to meet the demands made upon the Department, and it was necessary at a Special Town Meeting on De- cember 6, 1948 to ask for an additional $10,000.00 appro- priation, which was voted.
The total amount expended for the year for Welfare Assistance amounted to $86,051.29 and at the close of the year, $2,948.71 was transferred to "excess and deficiency," in addition to the $7.34, the income from the Murdock Trust Fund, making the total transfer to "excess and deficiency" $2,956.05.
The Board of Public Welfare regrets exceedingly that during the months that the Welfare Department was working on a short budget, it was necessary to reduce
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amounts allowed in some needy cases and to delay authorizing some medical services. It was also necessary to delay for a considerable period, the payment of bills to several cities and towns and to the Commonwealth for aid which had been granted by them to Plymouth settled persons living in their communities and institu- tions.
The Board extends its appreciation to all of those who co-operated with the Department during this un- fortunate experience, which was beyond the control of your Board of Public Welfare.
INFIRMARY
The services and facilities of the Town Infirmary were extended during the year to 22 persons, 14 of whom were residents at the close of the year.
On account of the need for funds in the General Wel- fare Department, it was necessary to use $1,005.26 of the Infirmary Appropriation which was included in the 1948 estimated budget figures for Infirmary "Repairs" and "Equipment," for General Welfare Relief. This re- sulted in making it necessary to deprive the Infirmary of the planned and needed repairs.
The heating boilers have served their usefulness, and the Board is considerably concerned regarding their re- placement. The boilers have been in service for over 45 years and at the time of their last inspection, the in- spector warned that some consideration should be given to their replacement.
The television set presented to the Infirmary, through the efforts of the Plymouth Lions Club, at the time of the Christmas Party, has provided the residents with many happy hours of entertainment and recreation.
HAROLD G. ROBERTS, Chairman GORDON S. McCOSH ANDREW RAE, JR.
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REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Citizens of the Town of Plymouth:
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