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LIST OF JURORS, 1955
As compiled by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with Statute Law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the following names of Inhabitants of the Town of Saugus have been prepared to serve on the Jury as pre- scribed by law:
Name
Address
Occupation
Adams, Clarence B.
19 Adams Ave.
Allen, Clyde E.
218 Central St.
Truck Driver Sign Painter Teacher-Sub.
Ames, Lucille A.
5 Park St.
Anderson, Harold W.
15 Smith Rd.
Anderson, Roy A.
122 Winter St.
Production Supervisor Supervisor Assembler
Ashley, Robert C.
14 Lodge Ave.
Atwood, Wilbur J.
12 Vermont Ave.
Machinist
Banks, Mary F.
40 Vine St.
Housewife
Bennett, Richard
198 Lincoln Ave.
Draftsman
Bentley, William R.
118 Winter St.
Mechanic
Berry, Forrest E.
612 Lincoln Ave.
Office Clerk Retired
Bjorkman, Henry E.
12 Oceanview Ave.
Civil Engineer
Blunt, Erving M.
16 Dreeme St.
Bank Supervisor
Boudreau, Louise
8 Makepeace St. Librarian
Boynton, Andrew W.
2 Cross St.
Machine Operator Grocery Business Tester Planner
Bucchiere, Joseph R.
21 Old County Rd.
Millwright
Burke, Esther A.
94 Essex St.
Secretary
Burke, Robert H.
22 Jasper St.
Cheever, Robert A.
7 Clifton St.
Cheney, Raymond P.
23 Henry St.
Christensen, Guy W.
501 Central St.
Presser
Clark, Raymond P., Jr.
6 Hayden Rd.
Production Control Retired
Cole, Arthur F.
6 Jaffrey St.
Conrad, John W.
8 School St.
Cook, Horace G.
17 Norman Rd. Cabinet Maker 37 Taylor St. Supervisor
Craig, David A.
29 Jackson St.
Office Clerk Die Setter
Cutter, Amos E.
20 Hurd Ave.
Davis, Alvah F.
19 Marshall Ave.
Patternmaker
Davis, Mildred A.
28 Appleton St. Bookkeeper
Davis, Richard C.
6 Warren Rd. Methods Man
Davis, Robert L.
5 Holden Ave. Designer Machinist
Delaney, John S.
14 Castle St. Supply Department
Dodge, Harold E.
18 Birch St. Retired (Brokerage Cashier)
Domey, John F.
32 Parker St. Methods Planning
Donahue, Francis J.
12 Nason Rd. Test Leader
Doolen, Robert O.
58 Adams Ave.
Sheet Metal Worker
Braid, Elizabeth M. K.
14 Allison Rd.
Brown, Stuart W.
21 Lander St.
Bryer, Giles S.
5 Stanley Ter.
Burner Service Lithographer Retired
Cluff, Luther P.
16 Jackson St.
Engineer Retired
Courtis, Leonard A.
Day, Paul D.
54 Lake Dam Rd.
Bird, Alfred A.
403 Central St.
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Name
Address
Downes, Richard
Drewniany, Frank J.
Dudman, Earle N. Duffy, Sylvester O.
Dumas, Earle L. Dyer, Donald K.
30 Curtis Rd. 63 Main St.
Elder, Edward E., II.
352 Lincoln Ave.
Elms, Evangeline E.
94 Chestnut St.
Evans, Vernon W.
27 Houston Ave.
21 Willis St.
Falasca, John A. Farnsworth, Allston V. Farnsworth, Josephine D.
8 Anawan Ave.
8 Anawan Ave.
Farr, Marion I.
41 Main St.
Farrin, Lloyd C.
6 Johnston Ter.
Fiske, Howard V.
22 High St.
Fletcher, William H.
5 Adelaide Ave.
Forti, Joseph
283 Lincoln Ave.
Foster, Frederick G. A.
27 Jasper St.
Furbush, Muriel E.
420 Lincoln Ave.
Fyfe, George S.
5 Palmer Ave.
Garvey, John J.
17 Garfield Ave.
Gay, Chester E.
8 Cliff Rd.
State Manager
Gerber, Walter O., Jr.
5 Grove St.
Technical Engineer C. P. A.
Gillespie, Samuel E.
4 Myrtle St.
Manager
Glynn, Harold E.
28 Woodbury Ave.
Machine Operator Retired :
Gordon, John K.
2 Cliff St.
Gove, Leroy H.
11 Robinson St.
Shipper
Graham, Louis
8 Jasper St.
Retired
Greenleaf, Kenneth C.
21 Harwich St.
Gregson, Oswald W.
10 First St.
Griner, Frances M.
5 Birch St.
Hampton, Charles N.
27 Victor St.
Pipe Fitter Helper Writer (Public Relations)
Hanlon, James F. Hanlon, Peter M.
5 Felton Ct.
5 Felton Court Turbine Rotor Ass'm.
Hanson, Walter W.
23 Pearson St.
Harmon, Stanley B., Jr.
11 Sterling Ave.
Hatch, Anthony E.
121 Main St.
Hatch, Francis D.
319 Central St.
Hayes, Paul J.
16 Birch St.
Hennessey, Thomas J.
119 Winter St.
Hogan, James E.
32 Highland Ave.
Howard, Caroline B.
6 Robinson St.
Howell, John M.
6 Henry St.
5 Allison St.
Hunt, Eldon H. Hussey, Richard C.
71/2 Foss Ave.
Hutton, Mary L. Hyatt, Robert L.
Inspector Inspector
Hyde, Ray H. Jones, Amy L.
6 Norman Rd.
Tel. Repairman Housewife
39 Appleton St.
Occupation Retired (Tool Maker) Electrical Engineer Design Engineer Stockkeeper Safety Engineer Machinist Planning Retired (School Supt.) Telephone Operator Dispatcher Development Assembler Secretary Unemployed
Kitchen Designer Machinist Machinist Foreman Retired Housewife Mechanic Electrician
Gibbs, Edward, Jr.
85 Vine St.
Foreman Engraver Clerk
Retired Designer Sheet Metal Worker Clerk R. E. & Insurance Production Clerk Cost Accountant Housewife Methods Department Lithograph Pressman Shear Operator
15 Pratt St.
17 Newhall St.
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9 Reservoir Ave. 1 Wakefield Ave. 169 Main St.
88 Denver St.
Occupation
Name
Jones, Dorothy F. Ladd, Margaret A. Laird, George C. Lancaster, Harry B. Laskey, George H. Lennox, Charles H. Lewis, James L.
Address
32 Ballard St.
40 Lawndale Ave.
3 Cross St.
9 Tuttle St.
10 Wilbur Ave.
50 Western Ave. 8 Ila Rd.
Lewis, William J.
17 East Denver St.
Lifter, John A.
315 Central St. 38 Jackson St.
Lindquist, Willard A., Sr. Lloyd, Arnold P.
52 Winter St.
368 Central St.
Long, Earl T. Longfellow, Ruth E.
470 Central St.
Lord, Arthur William
22 Granite Rd.
MacVicar, John A.
35 Jackson St.
Maguire, Arthur C.
5 Richard St.
Main, George B.
1 Garfield Ave.
Marston, Irvin W. Mathis, Charles G.
70 Essex St.
22 Burrill St.
McAdoo, Edwin H.
6 Saville St.
McGilvray, Joseph G.
73 Appleton St.
Mckay, Patrick W.
25 Columbus Ave.
8 Knowles Ave.
Morrison, George F.
71 Jasper St.
Murphy, Walter H.
5 Fairchild Ave.
Muzzy, Dorothy E.
10 Dreeme St.
Napolitano, Phillip A.
Nelson, Everett A.
Nelson, Everett L.
Noonan, Frances L.
O'Connor, Charles W.
448 Central St.
Otte, Elliot A.
7 Elmwood Ave.
26 Vine St.
Banking Housewife Engineer
Perkins, Kaler A.
22 Hayden Rd.
Pheulpin, Elwin Myers
62 Winter St.
General Foreman Lot Number Repair Man Scale Mechanic
Philbrick, Horace L.
27 Emory St.
58 Winter St.
Platt, Samuel A.
12 Morton Ave.
Poland, John
3 Clayton Ave.
Pope, Oscar A.
9 Grandview Ave.
G.E. Emp. Athletic Assoc.
Popp, Florence E.
23 Pleasant St.
Housewife
Porembski, Thaddeus T. Price, Evelyn G. Priest, Ida L.
495 Central St. Engineer (Professional) 18 Adams Ave. 19 Stocker St. Accts. Payable Bookkeeper Secretary
Roy, Clarice M.
365 Central St.
Sellers, Anna M.
567 Lincoln Ave.
Shaw, Leonard H.
3 Bennett Ave.
Bank Clerk Housework Public Acct.
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Coil Winder Packer Carpenter
Engineering Technician Marine Mach. Retired (Foreman) Machine Set-up Man Engineer Mechanic (Unemployed) Foreman Precision Grinder Stock Handler Housewife Tow Boat Dispatcher Metallurgical Engr. Welder Packer Small Parts Cabinet Mkr. (Self Emp.) Dulith Operator
Foreman Pipe Fitter Crane Operator General Foreman Steam Fireman Maintenance Carpenter Housewife
8 Second St.
Meacock, Leslie A.
Millar, John L.
63 Adams Ave. Die Maker 11 Spencer Ave. Machinist 32 Elmwood Ave. Planning 25 Eustis St. Comptometer Operator Warehouseman
Parrott, Marion E. Pedi, Mario J.
14 Seagirt Ave.
Pignate, Anthony J.
Foreman Retired Time Study Business Mgr.,
Occupation
Sherman, Jean
6 Stone St.
Shields, Henry P.
13 Richard St.
Silverthorne, James
35 Riverbank Rd.
Skoropowski, Eugene N ..
129 Fairmount Ave.
Small, James
8 Fulton Ave.
Smith, Clement J.
11 Smith Rd.
Smith, Francis P.
15 Marion Rd.
Somerby, Ralph
28 Greystone Rd.
Spadafora, William P.
30 Howard St.
Sproul, Henry T.
11 Allard St.
Starratt, Robert W.
23 Fairmount Ave.
Starrett, Carlton E.
29 Eustis St.
Stead, Gertrude L.
9 Maple Rd.
Sudak, Nicholas
120 Main St.
Welder
Swallow, Ernest R.
16 Pearson St.
Plumber
Swanson, Carl F.
5 Fiske Ave.
Service Foreman
Taylor, Gertrude M.
3 Willis St.
Secretary
Taylor, John A., Jr.
7 Tuttle St.
Cost Clerk
Walker, George G.
18 DeSota St.
D. C. Motor Development Route Foreman
Warren, Harold H.
364 Lincoln Ave.
Retired Teacher
Watson, Catherine A.
66 Ballard St.
Cashier
Weir, Wesley J.
9 Newcomb Ave.
Operating Manager Retired
Wentworth, Harry F.
11 Emory St.
Whitredge, Chauncey V.
10 Kent St.
Custodian
Wildman, Harry T.
62 Hobson St.
Mechanic
Williams, Victor C.
221/2 Johnston Ter.
Turbine Assemblyman Draughtsman
Wilson, Andrew N.
69 Adams Ave.
Woodbury, Lester B.
320 Central St.
Wormstead, Walter
15 Addison Ave.
Chief Signalman Generator Winder Tester
Wortman, Frederick H.
16 Springdale Ave.
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Office Manager Electrical Foreman Textile Backwash Oper. Toolmaker Supervisor Retired Displayman Meat Cutter Master Plumber Machinist
Name
Address
Manufacturing Engr. Foreman Housewife
Walker, Joseph C.
10 Columbus Ave.
REPORT OF THE ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS BOARD
The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, which is appointed by the Board of Selectmen, submits herewith its annual report of 1955.
During the past year, the Board heard and acted upon a total of 29 appeals for variances. Of this total, 20 petitions were granted, three denied, and six were given leave to withdraw.
Early in the year Chairman Joseph G. Fisher, because of ill health, and Associate Member George W. Pitman, indicated that they would not be candidates for reappointment to the Board.
In March, Chairman Fisher and Mr. Pitman were guests of honor at a gala testimonial party, sponsored by the Board, and attended by scores of town and fellow officials. All present and past members of the Board of Appeals attended the affair at which the guests of honor were recognized and lauded for their many years of valued and faithful service to the com- munity.
In November, Paul A. Haley, a member of the Board for nearly a quarter of a century, was forced to step down from his post because of his election to the Saugus School Committee. Under the stipulations of Chapter 17, any person elected to the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee is ineligible, either by election or appointment, to serve on any other office or board. A copy of a Resolution, expressing the regret of the Board over Mr. Haley's resignation was spread upon the records.
Walter F. Hogan, a former Associate Member of the Board, was ap- pointed to the Board to fill a vacancy. At a reorganization meeting, Donald J. Flynn was re-elected Clerk of the Board. Also, Mr. Flynn was appointed by the Selectmen in June to serve as an Associate Member of the Board. On June 9 the Board elected Peter A. Rossetti to serve as chairman.
It is with profound regret that the Board reports that death called in August a former Associate and Regular Member Peter A. Smith, who served for many years his fellow citizens and neighbors. A Resolution of regret upon his passing was forwarded to the late Mr. Smith's family and copies were spread upon the records of the Board.
On December 19, the Board of Selectmen appointed William E. La- Verne of 28 Newcomb Avenue, a regular member of the Board. The select- men also appointed Richard J. Spencer of 492 Central Street an Associate Member of the Board.
In closing, the Board would like to express its gratitude to the Board of Selectmen, Town Counsel Albion L. Hogan, the Planning Board, Build- ing Department, Board of Assessors, and all other town officials who have helped them perform their duties during the past year.
Respectfully,
PETER A. ROSSETTI, Chairman WALTER F. HOGAN WILLIAM E. LaVERNE Board of Appeals JAMES B. BOYLE DONALD J. FLYNN RICHARD J. SPENCER
Associate Members
Donald J. Flynn, Clerk
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Town Appropriation
$ 2,135,699.78
Appropriations Taken from Available Funds
68,878.16
Hurricane Damage
29,651.73
Tax Title Foreclosure
1,700.00
Court Judgments
696.00
Overlay Deficits
6,473.79
Metropolitan Water Purchase
28,017.28
State Parks and Reservations
18,130.88
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
219.35
State Examination of Retirement System
51.61
Smoke Inspection Service
286.23
Metropolitan Water Connection Charge
11,870.24
County Tax
51,451.00
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
24,987.72
Overlay
49,732.51
Gross Amount to be Raised
$ 2,427,846.28
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Income Tax
$ 165,764.86
Corporation Taxes
62,511.15
Old Age Tax (Meals)
4,989.45
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
160,970.35
Licenses
25,884.00
Fines
4,553.30
Special Assessments
168.33
General Government
10,045.27
Protection of Persons and Property
5,276.80
Health and Sanitation
12,107.30
Charities (other than federal grants)
20,854.77
Old Age Assistance (other than federal grants)
102,454.26
Veterans' Services
6,890.47
Schools
6,896.22
Libraries
858.24
Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Department)
151,291.46
Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots)
8,014.22
Interest: On Taxes and Assessments-On Deposit
3,255.86
State Assistance for School Construction
69,544.91
State Assistance-Hurricane Work
26,686.56
Earned Interest on U. S. Treasury Bills
12,275.02
County Tax
405.87
Metropolitan Parks
276.86
Smoke Inspection Service
42.29
Amount to be taken from Available Funds
68,878.16
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation on Polls and Property
1,496,950.30
Number of Polls-5,800
11,600.00
Personal Property: Valuation-$1,897,816
Tax-
113,679.18
Real Estate: Valuation-$22,899,165
Tax- 1,371,659.98
Fraction
11.14
Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property
1,496,950.30
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TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Personal Property Only
258
Real Estate Only
9,655
On Both Personal and Real Estate
223
Number of Persons Assessed
10,136
Number of Polls Assessed
5,800
VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE
Stock in Trade
$ 111,840.00
Machinery
21,745.00
Live Stock
16,009.00
All Other Tangible Personal Property
1,748,222.00
Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate
1,897,816.00
VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE
Land Exclusive of Buildings
$ 4,246,010.00
Buildings Exclusive of Land
18,653,155.00
Total Value of Assessed Real Estate
22,899,165.00
Total Value of Assessed Estate
$24,796,981.00
TAXES FOR STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY OR TOWN PURPOSES, INCLUDING OVERLAY
On Personal Estate
$ 113,679.43
On Real Estate
1,371,670.87
On Polls
11,600.00
Total Taxes Assessed
1,496,950.30
NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED
Horses
33
Cows
25
Bulls
2
Swine
281
Sheep
1
Fowl
3,201
All Other
950
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
4,555
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
4,664
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE
Number of Vehicles
8,216
Valuation of Vehicles
$ 4,024,020.00
Excise Tax
174,910.52
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR E. GUSTAFSON
F. DUDLEY BACON
DELMONT E. GODING
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS
To the Town Manager:
Effective February 3rd of this year my services to the Town as Super- intendent of Buildings will conclude. I therefore feel it is appropriate at this time to review my administration of this department, and the ac- complishments which I have achieved during the past three and one-half years.
When I assumed my duties for the dual capacity of Inspector of Build- ings and Commissioner of Public Buildings on June 30, 1952, I found that my department personnel consisted of one maintenance mechanic and the town electrician. The development of an organization capable of serving the public for building inspection, zoning protection, and the control, main- tenance, and repair of public buildings, involved the following additions and changes to the department personnel:
Appointment of-part-time clerk-typist
2 Maintenance Mechanics Electrical Inspector
2 Building Custodians Janitress Cleaner
Previous to my appointment, building department records were not suitably filed or preserved, and construction plans were haphazardly stored in boxes. The office was organized to function in a business-like manner with systems established to record and file permit applications, records of violations, construction plans, and other essential records.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN 1955
In the year 1955, building construction activity surpassed all previous years, not including new school buildings. Increase in value of construc- tion over 1954 is almost $200,000.00. One of the more important businesses to establish itself in Saugus, is the new Robert Hall clothing store located on the Newburyport Turnpike. The statistical report follows:
BUILDING PERMITS 1955
Type
No.
Value
Dwellings
132
$ 1,318,300.00
Garages
26
19,025.00
Repairs & additions, residential
132
61,719.00
Repairs & additions, non-residential
18
86,963.00
Motels
2
44,000.00
Lodge Hall
1
50,000.00
Office Building
1
4,000.00
Sheds
7
8,550.00
Sheet Metal Shop
1
15,000.00
Vegetable Stand
1
600.00
Ice Cream Stands
2
10,000.00
Clothing Store
1
40,000.00
Gas Stations
2
30,000.00
Greenhouses
2
10,500.00
Buildings Demolished
2
3,000.00
Buildings Moved
1
2,500.00
331
$ 1,704,157.00
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BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Public buildings and schools were in a deplorable state of disrepair at the time of my appointment. School buildings were grossly under-lighted, toilet facilities were unsightly and unsanitary, classroom walls had not been painted since 1936, the Town Hall interior had a decadent appearance, and the general attitude toward public buildings was that these conditions had been prevalent for many years and that they were not of an emergency nature. In a period of three years, we have accomplished the following improvements:
All Saugus schools have been either completely or partially relighted with modern fluorescent lighting.
Toilet facilities in all schools and the Town Hall have either completely or partially been replaced or modernized.
The interiors of seven schools and the exteriors of six schools have been painted.
Cafeterias have been installed in two schools, enabling the children to participate in the Federal Lunch Program.
Three school yards have been graded and hot-topped.
New boilers have been installed in three schools, a furnace in one school, and one heating plant has been converted to oil-firing.
Floors have been replaced in several schools.
The Saugus Town Hall has received an extensive face-lifting. The tower which was in danger of falling has been restored and strengthened with steel. Our auditorium has a new look now, with its old fashioned lights and gas chandelier replaced with the most modern pin-point light- ing, its walls and gilded woodwork painted with modern colors, and its out- moded bench seats replaced with modern steel folding chairs.
Accomplishments such as I have related above can only be made if adequate funds are appropriated consistent with the town's financial abil- ity. When the new Saugus High School was built it became necessary for all town departments to reduce their spending. The following charts indicate the money actually spent for building repairs and renovations for the past several years.
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1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
Building Department Appropriations
$ 28,441.64
$ 31,533.43 $ 35,169.40 $ 43,758.29
$ 44,322.85
$ 61,766.70
Less -
Expenditures for Fuel, Supplies and Custodian
Salaries for Police and Town Hall Buildings $ 8,604.85 $ 9,810.90 $ 10,435.01
$ 7,746.35 $ 10,847.21
$ 13,085.41
Less - Expenses of Building and Wiring Inspection
$ 2,075.76 $ 1,635.76
$ 1,615.00 $ 5,338.44 $ 5,827.00 $ 6,256.00
Special Articles for Building Repairs
$ 2,764.03 $ 47,311.93 $ 35,205.37 $ 56,205.37
$ 35,850.00
$ 3,500.00
Actual Expenditures for Building Maintenance and Repairs $ 29,129.91 $ 77,209.60 $ 68,759.77 $ 86,878.58 $ 63,498.64 $ 45,925.24
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 1955
The preceding chart indicates that the money actually available for building repairs in 1955 was approximately one-half the money expended in 1953, and consequently we were only able to do about half the work that we did in 1953. By careful planning and administration we were, how- ever, able to do the following:
The crowded, inadequate and grossly misplanned toilets in the Lynn- hurst School were completely removed and replaced with new, modern fix- tures, including new lavatories, in a well planned arrangement. Originally there were no lavatory facilities or drinking fountains in the basement of this school.
The North Saugus boiler has been removed and replaced with a new boiler.
Interiors of the Cliftondale and Felton Schools have been painted.
With an appropriation of only $500.00 we repainted one side of the Town Hall, and replaced the copper gutters along one side, by using Build- ing Department personnel.
Emergency exit doors leading to the roof of the Sweetser School have been removed and replaced with new doors complete with panic hardware.
The Town Hall and Junior High School boilers were extensively re- paired.
The Building Department contributed one half the cost of a new fur- nace for Civil Defense use in their quarters on upper Main Street.
A system of water treatment for the boilers in the Veterans' Memorial School was installed, to considerably lengthen their life.
A chimney on the Public Works Garage has been rebuilt.
The Building Department moved and constructed a new foundation for the new D. A. V. building at the Anna Parker playground.
We were also charged with the responsibility of moving and construct- ing new foundations, etc., to two dwellings, as required for street con- struction.
Operational costs are kept low by quantity buying in a business-like manner when prices are low, and by the operation of a completely equipped repair shop. Stocks of all hardware, plumbing, electrical, and lumber sup- plies have been constantly maintained, to reduce time lost in securing sup- plies and equipment.
Although the Town may not be in a financial position to replace its older public buildings, some of them over 100 years old, we should be de- termined that their facilities shall be as modern as possible and that their appearance, inside and out, shall be a credit to the town.
It has been a deep and sincere pleasure to have taken part in the tre- mendous strides of the past few years, by rehabilitating the town's capital plant.
I trust that my successor will realize the depth of responsibility that this position carries, and wish him success in future achievements.
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The successful operation of the Building Department in these past few years, in my opinion, has been due to a large extent to your cooperation and form of government which you represent.
May I thank at this time, all town officials and citizens for their whole- hearted cooperation and help.
Very truly yours, THOMAS H. WAGNER Superintendent of Buildings
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
To the Town Manager:
It is again my privilege to submit my third annual report as Dog Offi- cer of the Town of Saugus. My duties, as you are aware, are performed on a part-time basis, either before or after my services as a regular mem- ber of the Police Department.
Despite this shortage of time, I have during the past year received and investigated 562 complaints with reference to violations of the dog laws. I gave temporary shelter to 31 stray or homeless dogs. Of this total, 15 were turned over to the Lynn office of the Animal Rescue League; 3 died while under my care; 10 were restored to their lawful and happy owners; and three were in such pitiful condition that I found it necessary and merciful to dispose of them.
I received last year from the Board of Assessors a list of 1,673 dogs owned by residents of Saugus, an increase of 153 animals from the pre- ceding year.
Dogs licensed during 1955 are segregated as follows: 931 males at $2.00, $1,862.00; 170 females at $5.00, $850.00; 527 spayed females at $2.00, $1,054.00; 4 kennels at $10.00, $40.00; 3 kennels at $25.00, $75.00; 3 kennels at $50.00, $150.00. This gives total receipts of $4,031.00.
Of this the Town Clerk made the following legal disbursements: Paid to the Town Treasurer to the account of the Town of Saugus, $327.00; paid to the County Treasurer, $3,703.20. In return, the Town of Saugus received from the County Treasurer for the Public Library account the sum of $2,928.50.
Again with persistent work with chronic delinquents in paying their dog taxes make it possible for me to report with pleasure that it was un- necessary last year to summons any individual into court, although the docket was entirely cleared.
At your request, I report the following expenses of the Dog Officer's Department last year: Salary, $1,000; expenses, $48.33.
May I respectfully suggest the following budget for 1956: Salary, $1,000; expenses, $50.00.
It would again be very ungrateful not to express my sincere thanks, first to you, for your constant confidence and aid; and finally to all others who have helped me so willingly in the performance of my duties.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. CAHILL
Dog Officer of Saugus
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REPORT OF THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
To the Town Manager:
I herewith present the third annual report of the Department of Civilian Defense.
Again I am proud to report on the activities and the program with the progress made.
However, I feel that a review of the Civil Defense Act, Chapter 639 of the Acts of 1950, as amended by Chapters 434, 460, 486, 531, 547, and 580 of the Acts of 1951 are in order.
Briefly they state: Sec. #20-"It shall be the duty of the members of, and of each and every officer, agent and employee of every political sub- division of this Commonwealth and of each member of ALL other govern- mental bodies, agencies and authorities of any nature whatsoever to fully cooperate with the Director of Civilian Defense in all matters affecting Civil Defense." The above is a portion of Section 20.
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