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Total cost of operating the Public Works Department for 1956 was as follows:
Salaries and Wages $136,636.00
Expenses 76,016.00
Equipment 4,500 00 ation of all the Town Meeting mem-
Engineering
7,779.00 Water 37.404 12 bers in the realization of a program which seeks to give relief to the tax- payer and homeowner and which also seeks to promote the ultimate Salaries and Wages $ 13.050.00 Expenses 1,700.00 welfare of the Town. Once our mu- nicipal household is put in order. we can progress, year by vear, with municipal improvements that we all desire.
OLD IRONMASTER'S HOUSE
Jan. 1, 1956
$ 31,048.44
Annuitles Paid Pensions Paid
26,512,95
Group A
Group B
Pensioners:
13
2
15
Transfers Paid
1.393.04
20.000.00
IN 1875 OUR PRESENT Town Hall was proposed and soon after con- ed himself, either mentally or phy- struction began. Although opposed by the citizens of E. Saugus the town sically in his application to the finally appropriated $50,000 for the purpose of building.
TOWN REPORT PAGE FOURTEEN
The Saugus Advertiser, March 7, 1957
PAGE TWENTY-TWO
McLEAN SWORN IN AS PERMANENT MANAGER
CHAIRMAN JOHN J. BUCCHIERE is shown swearing in Daniel E. McLean as permanent town manager of Saugus at ceremonies at Town Hall. Left to right are: Phyllis Dodge, town treasurer; Mr. McLean, Selectman David R. Nagle, Town Clerk Ruth E. Stevens, Earl Dumas, Civilian Defense Director; Chairman Bucchiere, and Selectman Samuel W. Ludwig. (Photo Courtesy Lynn Telegram News)
Board of Health Agent By JOHN V. SPENCER Health Agent
This past year the new construc- tion and remodeling was at its peak, necessitating an increased amount of work for this department, name- ly, in plumbing permits and loca- tion of septic tanks and disposal areas. The total number of plumb- ing permits issued this year was 190 for new dwellings or other buildings, and 240 for replacement installations.
There were 20 drain layers li- censes issued, two permits to oper- ate dumps, 6 perniits to transport night soil, 5 permits to pick up and transport butchers waste ma- terial, and 15 permits for the trans- portation of garbage.
In the food and provision division, there were 80 Ice Cream licenses granted, 113 licenses to sell milk, both wholesale and retail, 40 li- censes to sell oleomargarine, 7 li- censes to sell Ice Cream mix and frozen desserts, 1 license to manu- facture non-alcoholic beverages and one license to operate a meat processing plant.
Dne hundred and fourteen sam- ples of milk were taken and 35 samples of ice cream, which were analyzed during the year 1956. Also the water of two wells was analy- www. The_Jaboratorv_is in the base- ment of the Sweetser School and is a State approved laboratory. A- gain I shall say, it is a credit to the Town of Saugus.
We also issued 330 permits for motels and cabins and 3 permits for trailer coach parks. Dne permit was issued for a Day Nursery. 3 permits for Kindergartens, 4 for Convalescent homes, 3 Infant Boarding, 1 Boarding Home for Aged and 1 Hospital license.
109 Animal permits were issued, 40 Anti-freeze permits for garages, filling stations, hardware stores, etc. 3 Funeral Directors licenses and 23 miscellaneous permits.
193 new septic tanks and disposal fields were located, inspected and approved, also 46 new locations for cesspools for old buildings, and 69 blind drains were given. I also con- ducted 19 dye tests in drains to de- termine their source. New driven weils and dry wells amounted to 11 for the yesr 1956.
During the year I quarantined 179 dogs who had bitten people, as required by Statute law. We also quarantined 4 dogs whose owners were unknown, keeping them in the dog pound for the required 14 days. Dne person was bitten by a rat.
This department had 518 garbage complaints, 156 complaints about rubbish. 47 for overflowing cesspools, 7 for illegal dumping, and 53 miscel- laneous complaints, all of which were investigated and disposed of In a routine manner.
We received 32 applications to enter the sewer system, some of which were old and some new. They were all approved and con- nected
125 burial permits were issued during 1956. These permits were only for people who died in the Town of Saugus.
Due to the peak year of 1956 in new construction. remodeling and repairs, it entailed many inspec- tions for plumbing, and locations which had to be made for septic tanks and disposal areas.
Ali stores, restaurants, overnight cabins, motels and trailer coach parks were inspected periodically, er whenever it was necessary.
It is necessary for me to attend meetings in Boston or other cities or towns, when held, to acquaint the Health Department with new laws, etc. I also have to make re- ports to the Division of Sanitary Engineering, Department of Public Health, Division of Disease and Livestock Control, Division of Child Welfare and the Food and Drug Division of the Commonwealth.
8 court cases were disposed of during the year, with 3 to be con- tinued in 1957.
The Board of Health, in 1956, with the approval of the Town Manager stopped the Town of Wakefield from dumping in the town dump on North Main Street, after they refused to compensate the Town for the privilege of dump- ing. This dump is now restricted to residents of Saugus only, and is supervised by & man designated by the Health Department. The only compensation this man receives for his work is for the privilege of pick- ing the dump. The maintainance and supervision of this dump is vital for the best interests of the Town of Saugus. Under these con- ditions we would not have to worry about a dumping problem for 25 to 30 years.
I would like to call to the atten- tion of the inhabitants of Saugus that a program of sewer installa- tion to be initiated for the best in- terest of public health and safety. as soon as the Town is financially able. I would suggest Lincoln Ave- nue, from Bristow Street to Cen- tral Street, as the first project and then to include Endicott Street, which Is In a deplorable condition, ind without the sewer nothing can be done to correct this situation. During the year 1956, it was very busy for the Health Department.
The Town's ever increasing pop- ulation and services required, were tremendous. This is a natural growth and consequently reflects on the Health Department. There- fore it is imperative that we re- quest a full time clerk as soon as it is financially possible, to keep up with the trend of the changes in a fast growing town.
I would like to enlighten the peo- ple of the Town of Saugus as to how much of their tax dollar is expended for the Health Depart- ment. For every $26,000 appropriat- ed, $1.00 is added to your tax rate. Dur appropriation was $56,614 for 1956, and was divided as follows: $1.47 per thousand for the col- lections of ashes, rubbish and gar- bage, and 70c was for all other functions of the Board of Health, including salaries. hospitalization, clinics and all other services re- quired by the citizens of Saugus. Revenue taken in by the Health Department from permits, licenses and State and County reimburse- ments amounted to $3,244.47.
In conclusion I would like to thank the members of the Board of Health, the Public Health Nurse, the Clerk. the Town Manager and all other departments who have as- sisted me and cooperated with me in the performance of my duties during the year 1956.
Approved by:
PETER L. GRADY,
HARRY T. WENTWORTH, EDWIN B. FAULKNER, Board of Health.
Back of the Saugus Ironworks were factors essentially similar to those responsible for any large- scale modern undertaking. There
As has been the custom, I have Informed the Board of Assessors where all alterations have been made that they might revalue the | was a promoter, John Winthrop buildings involved Also I have giv- en the Assessors a complete report of all cattle, hogs, horses, goats, etc., in the Town of Saugus for the year 1956.
the Younger, son of the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. There were investors - Englishmen and a few local residents - joined together as the Company of Under- takers of Iron Works in New Eng- Disease land, & London group halfway be- tween & partnership and & cor- Measles
poration.
Public Nurse
I hereby submit my annual report as Public Health Nurse for the year ending December 31, 1956.
1. Tuberculosis:
During the past year I have been forced to reduce the number of house calls due to the extensive Salk Vaccine program.
Total No. of home visits
No. of cases reported.
No. of cases admitted to Sanatoria
No. of deaths
No. X-rayed at Essex Sanatorium 175
No. of pupils Patch tested
in High School 469
No. of pupils Patch tested
in Grades 1 269
No. of pupils Patch tested in Kindergartens 75
Arrangements have been made to bring the X-Ray Mobile unit to Saugus in April of 1957.
2. Dental Clinic:
It is my duty to transport school children needing dental care to this clinic every Tuesday and Thursday. This Is held at the Cliftondale School. This year we have purchased some very badly needed dental equipment.
No. of pupils treated at
Dental Clinie 493
3. Each month cards are sent out to parents of infants four months of age to remind them to have their children immunized against Diph- theria, Tetanus and Pertussis. No. of cards sent out to date 365
4. Well Child Conference:
The Well Child Conference is con- ducted the first and third Wednes- days of each month at the Legion Hall. Walter E. Gilman, M.D., Is in charge of this clinie.
No. of patients seen 118
No. of old patients 87
No. of new patients 31
No. of patients immunized 82
34 No. of patients vaccinated No. of clinics held 19
Fewer immunizations were given during this year due to the Salk Vaccine program and the required length of time between these inocu- lations and the regular immuniza- tion inoculations.
5. Immunization Clinics:
A clinic for immunization against Diphtheria and Tetanus was held at the Board of Health office on No- vember 3rd, December 1st, and De- cember 29th, for the first graders, and Kindergartens.
No. of inoeulations given 204
6. The North Shore Christian School children were given a physi- cal examination by Edwin B. Faulk- ner, M.D.
The nurse examined the eyes and ears of these pupils and checked their height and weight.
No. of pupils attending this school 23
7. Inspections:
No. of nursing homes
No. of homes for the aged 1
No. of boarding homes
for children
8. Premature Babies:
The Premature Baby Law states that the Board of Health is liable for the care of premature infants weighing five pounds or less at birth providing that the parents are un- able to pay and application is made within ten days after birth, and providing that the parents have a legal settlement in the town. No. of premature births 22
No. of applications made for assistance 5
No. of applicants assisted 3
9. Contagious Diseases reported
to the Board of Health:
No. of
Cases
2
German Measles 2 Motor vehicles stolen, 32; Stolen
3
Scarletina
Meningitis Septic Sore Throat Salmonellosis
Pertussis
Poliomyelitis Non Paralytic 2
Paralytic Deatlıs 0
0
Total-94
Reportable Non-Contagious: Dog Bites 179
10. Saik Vaccine Program:
Clinics for immunization for Poli- omyelitis were held for the Elemen- tary and pre-school children in April, May, and July of this year. During the summer months the Federal control on distribution of the vaccine was discontinued and vaccine was supplied for the 15 througlı 19 age group. This group wns inoculated during the months of Detober and November. The third inoculation or booster shot will be given six months after the second dose
Elementary and pre-school children
No. of inoculations given .. 8,107 High School
No, of inoculations given .. 684
Total . 8.791
I have performed various clerical Planned clinic programs duties. which included having consent cards signed and collected, contacted vol- unteer workers, doctors and nurses. I have investigated and checked all settlement cases and patients in need of assistance.
I have attended several health conferences conducted at various times by the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Public Health, New England Health Institute, Massachusetts State Nurses Association and Staff Educational Program Public Health Nurses of the Northeastern District.
During the past year, the Board of Appeals held eleven regular meet- ings in which were heard 26 appeals At this time I wish to express my for variances. Of this total, 16 peti- tions were granted; 6 petitions were sincere gratitude to the members of granted with stipulations; 3 peti- tions were denied: and one petition
The Board was pleased to greet as a new member Mr. William E. Laverne and as associate members Mr. Richard J. Spencer and Mr. Daniel H. Silver. Mr. Silver was ap- pointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of associate member J. Bernard Boyle who passed away in 1955.
During the year, Mr. Peter A. Rossetti was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Board, and! Mr. Donald J. Flynn was unanimously re-elected as Clerk. The Board re- grets, however, to announce that in October Mr. Flynn was forced to tender his resignation as associate member and clerk due to a promo- tion in his employment which would henceforth prevent him from at- tending the meetings of the Board. Mr. Irving E. Campbell has been appointed by the Honorable Board of Selectmen to fill the vacancy of of associate member Flynn and present associate member Silver has been elected to serve as Cierk.
In closing, the Board would like to express its gratitude to the mem- bers of the Honorable Board of Selectmen, to the Board of Assessora and Its staff in the office, to the Town Counsel, Mr. C. Carrol Cun- ningham, to the members of the Pianning Board, and to all the other Town Dificials who have helped this Board in the performance of its duties.
PETER A. ROSSETTI. Chairman
WALTER F. HOGAN WILLIAM E. LAVERNE Board of Appeals RICHARD J. SPENCER DANIEL H. SILVER IRVING E. CAMPBELL Associate Members
Planning Board
Dear Mr. McLean:
The Saugus Planning Board here- by submits a report of its activities during the year 1956.
This board has been very active in its duties to Saugus citizens and it feels that it has accomplished much for the general good of Sau- gus
The board now requires two and one-half inches of bituminous con- crete finish on all new subdivision roads.
Mr. Nord Davis, planning engineer, was engaged to commence a Master Plan at a cost of $4,600.00, with the Federal Government contributing a like amount. This outlay should benefit the town to a value of many times the amount spent.
Dne of the town's most able men, Mr. Albert C. Day, resigned from the Planning Board the fatter part of the year.
Mr. Andrew P. Sorenson, Jr., was appointed by Town Manager Daniel E. McLean to fill the vacancy.
Respectfully submitted,
LEWIS D. GRAY, Chairman HENRY SEAVER
HARVEY WASSERBOEHR WILLIAM CALHOUN ANDREW P. SORENSON, JR.
Mumps
Chicken Pox
46
Scarlet Fever
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Police Report
A Police Department is of the utmost importonce in the govern- mental structure of the cities and towns of our Commonwealth. This department charged with the re- sponsiblity of protecting the lives and property of our people is an especially busy one but is especially busy in the Town of Saugus due to the fact that two main highways run through our Town, namely the Salem Turnpike and Route 1. Be- cause of the great amount of traffic using these thoroughfares the acci- dent rate in our Town is fiigher than in most communities of our size. That makes the problem of our Police Department all the more difficult.
There are 23 permanent members in the Saugus Police Department, a Chief, a Captain, 4 Sergeants and 17 Patrolmen, not too many for a Town the size and area of Saugus. During 1956 the members of the Police Department made 388 arrests for various crimes, of this number 368 were males and 20 were females. Ineluded in the grand total were 41 juveniles. The offenses for which these arrests were made are as fol- lows:
Delinquency, 41; A.W.D.L., 3; Drunkenness, 122; F. and G. L., 1; Illegitimacy, 2; Lewdness, 4; Dpen and gross lewdness, 1; Op. Infl. Liquor, 28; Op. to endanger, 9; Leav- Ing scene of accident, 6; Speeding, 35; Dther M.V. violations, 74; Neg- lect, 2; Non-support, 3; Vagrancy, 3; Truancy, 1; Runaways, 4; Viola- tion of probation, 3; Escapees, 1; Conspiracy. 4; Adultery, 2; Assauit. 10; Assault to commit rape. 2: As- sault by means of a dangerous wea- pon, 2; B. E. and L. 2; B. E. with intent to commit larceny, 4: Lar- ceny, 12: Larceny of automobile, 3; Trespass, 4; Using M.V. without au- thority, 3.
3 The disposition of these eases was as follows:
Appealed, 1; Turned over to other authorities, 33; Discharged, 1; Dis- missed, 18; Filed, 51; Fined, 125; Held for Grand Jury, 12; Placed on Probation, 35; Released, 76; Sen- tenccd to House of Correction. 31; Sentenced to Lawrence Training Scholo. 1; Sentenced to Youth Ser- vice Board, 3. Total amount of fines assessed $3300.00.
In addition to the above arrests the following reports and complaints were received during the last year and they are listed as follows:
Accidents reported, 413; Animals lost, 212; Animals found, 64; Ani- mals killed or injured, 223; Animals killed by police, 10; Assaults, 25;
9 motor vehicles recovered, 48; B. and E. attempts, 114; Defective street 2 lights, 706; Defects In street or side- walk, 123; Dog bites, 89; Disturb- ances, 191; Domestic trouble. 57; 1 Doors and windows found open by 4 9 police, 633; Drunken persons, 34; Fires discovered or responded to, 127; Lanterns placed, 23; Larceny. 240; Lights found burning, 90; Per- 2 sons mnisisng, 81; Persons found, 74: Notified or investigated for other authorities, 383; Property lost, 87; Property found. 138; Property dam- aged. 304; Prowlers and peepers, 32; Runaway children, 6; Women or girls accosted, 18; All other, 1038; Grand total, 5616.
In addition to the aforementioned satistics there were 758 investiga- tions made, parking togs issued 231, summons served 751. Property of a total value of $41.527.17 was reported stolen of which $715.15 is recovered. 307 persons were conveyed by the police ambulance to hospitais and rest homes. During the year 1856. 8 persons were killed in motor veliicle accidents in the Town of Saugus; 5 of these occurred on Broadway, bet- ter known as Route 1, and the other 3 occurred on the Saiem Turnpike. In every instance these accidents occurred at night.
Cost of operating the Department for 1956 was as follows: Salaries and Wages .$101,338.20 Expenses . . $ 11,357.08
Board of Appeals
As you are aware, the Board Is a tribunal created by Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as amended. Its purpose is to hear appcals from the arbitrary restrictions placed upon the Superintendent of Buildings in issuing permits under the zoning and building by-laws.
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the Board, Mr. John V. Spencer,
agent, Mrs. Mildred Robinson, clerk, ; was tabled.
doctors, School Department, School Nurses, volunteer nurses and re- corders for their co-operation and assistance in carrying out the Salk Vaccine program.
Respectfully submitted,
MILDRED H. DERRAH, R.N., Public Health Nurse Board of Health
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TOWN REPORT PAGE FIFTEEN
The Saugus Advertiser, March 7, 1957
PAGE TWENTY-THREE
Town Treasurer
Herewith is submitted the Report of the Treasury Department of ! the Town of Saugus for the year ended December 31, 1956.
Cash in Treasury, January 1, 1956 $ 416.079.54
Receipts to December 31, 1956
4.268,788.86
$ 4.684,868.40
Expenditures to December 31. 1956
4,257,193.39
Cash in Treasury, December 31. 1956 $ 427,675.01 Bank Statements show cash balances' as of December 31, 1956, as follows:
Saugus Trust Co.
253.309.37
Merchants National 1,024.66
National Shawmut
60,117.39
Petty Cash 50.00
National Shawmut. Spec. 108,209.70
Land Sale Acct. in Safe Keeping 100.000.00
$ 522.711.12
Add: Deposits in Jan., 1957.
applicable to 1955
23,726.26
WESLEY W. GAGE Sealer of Weights and Measures
Veterans' Benefits
Bread
260
246
2
12
Butter
98
77
21
Postwar Rehabilitation Fund
20.76
Benjamin N. Johnson Library Fund
136.98
Cemetery Perpetual Carc Funds Cash
71.739.69
Securities
120.000.00
Contributory Retirement Fund
Cash
11,979.59
Securities
204,000.00
With an amount of $2.000.00 tax titles were brought up to date and redemptions showed an income of $13.579.02.
Respectfully submitted,
PHYLLIS E. DODGE. Treasurer
Town Clerk
Sporting (free)
To the Town Manager: I hereby submit my report as Town Clerk of the Town of Saugus for the year of 1956:
712
Total collected $ 2,265.00
Fees to Town Treasury 169.50
Paid to Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Division
of Fisheries and Game .. $ 2,095.50 Acting for the Board of Registrars, the Town Clerk's Department filed all Census Slips, made records of all residents brought in by the Census Takers, revised and brought up to date the voting list of the Town of Saugus which numbers 9797 voters. In addition to the foregoing ac- tivities, records were made of all Town Meetings and all meetings of the Board of Selectmen.
Respectfully submitted. RUTH E. STEVENS. Town Clerk
Town Officials (Continued from Page Dne)
1956
Amount
Tax
Balance 12 31 56
Commitments $1.682,291.08
Collected $1.521.310.81
$67.965.05
$10.801.00
$40.56
$103.775.66 4.319.85
Sewer Rentals Added to Taxes
857.64
571.50
286.14
App. Sewers Added
988.82
911.13
77.69
Edwin M. Holmes
Int. on Sewers
277.75
250.56
27.19
Donald R. Reiniger
App. Sidewalk Taxes
887.46
547.39
300.54
82.82
122.35
William F. Spencer
Int. on App. Sidewalk
340.03
224.01
131.52
55.96
40.46
Water Liens Added to Taxes
16,306.24
10,387.14 8.286.00
528.00
1.168.00
Sewer Rentals
9,458.50
7,968.50
1.490.00
Augustine S. Gannon, Jr.
Water
Motor Vehicle Excise
169,969.68
126,363 35
1.764 43
36,760.26
4 Kennels at $10.00 40.00
3 Kennels at $25.00 75.00
4 Kennels at $50.00 200.00
1.405 Total collected $ 3,523.00 Fees paid to Town Treasury 281.00
Paid to Treasurer.
Essex County $ 3,242.00 The following License Fees were collected for the Board of Select- men:
Liquor .$15,851.00
Victualer
450.00
Entertainment
295.00
Juke Box
625.00
Junk
30.00
Auctioneers
8.00
Gasoline
3.00
Auto Dealers, 1st Class ..
90.00
100.00
40.00
5 00
10.00
15.00
28.00
Coin operated amusement machine (rescinded) 365.00
Paid to Town Treasurer.$17,915.00 The following Hunting and Fish- ing Licenses were issued by this de- partment during 1956: 428 Resident Citizens Fishing at $3.25 $ 1,391.00
84 Resident Citizens
Hunting at $3 26 273.00
80 Resident Citizens
Sporting at $5.26 .... 420.00
40 Resident Citizens Minor
Fishing at $1.25 50.00
38 Resident Citizens Female
Fishing at $2.25
85.50
3 Resident Minor
Trapping at $2.25 .. 2 Resident Citizens Trapping at $7.75 ...
1 Special Non-Resident
Fishing at $2.75
2 Alien Fishing at $7.75 .. 10 Duplicate Licenses
at $.50
6.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
I hereby submit the following report which lists the number of scales. oil, trucks, gasoline pumps and other weighing and measuring devices tested, sealed and inspected in the Town of Saugus during the year of 1956.
Scales:
Dver 10,000 pounds
100 to 5,000 pounds
17
I
Under 100 pounds
127
1
2
Volumetric Measures: Vehicle Tank Compartment
l 'contents 3100 gals.)
Dry Measures
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices: Gasoline
93
2
1
Grease
34
1
1
Vehicle Tank
31
3
Dther Automatic Measuring Devices: Cloth
1 1
1
Linear Measures:
Yardsticks
TRIAL WEIGHINGS
Commodity
Total No. Tested
No. Correct
Incorrect No. Under No. Over
The following Trust Funds are in the
custody of the Treasurer:
Surplus War Bonus Fund
784.91
Veterans' Benefits is a State and local program in that 50% of the costs is paid by the State and 50%
Confectionery (sugar and candy).
38
32
by the local community. The De- | Dry Commodities
135
100
1642 6 4 1
0
Fruits and Vegetables
211
100
2
109
Grain and Feed
7
2
Lard
39
33
50
Meats and Provisions
250
225
12
13
Potatoes
85
35
50
Lobster Meat
22
17
2
3
Totals
1,185
900
29
256
INSPECTED
Peddlers' Licenses
12
Food Packages
1.176
Peddlers' Scales
3
Bread (loaves)
260
Clinical Thermometers
10
Junk Scales
33 retests were made of gasoline pumps after they were sealed. A total of $341.20 was turned into your Town Ticasurer for the sealing of the above listed weighing and measuring devices.
Your Sealer of Weights and Measures has conducted his duties conscientiously and thanks the public and the merchants for their splen-
veterans during 1956 and the total did co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
Sealer
WESLEY W. GAGE,
Town Collector
To the Town Manager:
I hereby stubmit my report as Town Collector for the Town of Saugus for the year ending December 31, 1956:
The following Town Clerk's Fees were received:
Marriages $ 382.00
Mortgages 1,626.00
Discharges 84.00
Business Certificates 11.00
Gasoline Registrations 25.00
Certified Copies 39.00
Miscellaneous 119.00
Paid to Town Treasurer. . $ 2.286.00
The Town Clerk's Department col- lected the following Dog Licenses: 779 Males at $2.00 . $ 1,558.00 140 Females at $5.00 700.00 475 Spayed Females at $2.00 950.00
Lester B. Woodbury Precinct 9 Frank K. Berthold
Joseph W. Gerniglia
George H. Ossinger Precinct 10
Veterans' Benefits, Reimbursements Public Welfare
3.053.37
3,038.22
15.15
John B. DeFronzo
Dld Age Assistance-State
69,577.82
69,577.82
Did Age Assistance-Cities and Towns.
9.442.61
4.089.86
5.352.75
Aid to Dep. Children
6,435.83
3,718 93
2.716.90
Disability Assistance
6,326.61
6,326.61
Totals.
$2.292,257.29 $2,030.113.36 $78,939.16
$12,844.56 $40.56 $196.008.77
The following Tax Collector's Fees were collected during 1956:
Trailer Fees
Water Liens Released
Tax Certificates
Paid to Treasurer-Total
Respectfully submitted,
RUTH E. STEVENS,
Town Collector
SAUGUS OFFICIALS MEET WITH TOWN MANAGER
Auto Dealers, 2nd Class.
Auto Dealers, 3rd Class ..
2nd Hand Furniture Dealer Golf Driving Range
Taxis
Pool and Bowling
Stanley J. Piwowarski
George E. Robinson Gene Spinelli
Carlton O. Allen
Today, visitors to the Iron Works Restoration may examine a replica of the original stone blast furnace, see skilled craftsmen carefully re- construct the 300-year old forge building or watch as the archeologist and crew probe unexplored areas searching for traces of an earlier day.
Real Estate Taxes
Personal Property
140,565.99
135.481.96
764.18
163.00
83 55
5.839.65
Poll Taxes
9.982.00
162,288.63
129.672.85
476.37
56.80
33.716.09
3,207.23
1.386.72
1,820,51
.$ 977.00
24.00
848.00
.$1,849.00
A GROUP OF SAUGUS TOWN OFFICIALS are shown during a recent meeting with Town Manager Daniel E. McLean. Seated, left to right. arp; Supt. of Public Works Ernest Pesche, Welfare Agent John Keane, Librarian Huldah Blackmer, Town Clerk Ruth L. Stevens, McLean. Town Ad- countant Carol Chapman, Town Treasurer Phyllis Dodge, Clerk of the Board of Assessors Delmont E. Goding and Fire Chief Joseph L. Maguire. Standing in the rear are Building Inspector Walter Danlels and Health Board Agent John Spencer.
A Resident Citizens
6.75
15.50
2 75
15.50
$ 546.437,38 118,762.37
Deduct: Checks Dutstanding
Cash in Treasury, December 31. 1956
$ 427,675.01
partment of Veterans' Benefits in Flour Saugus is administered in an effi- clent and humane manner by Newell Bartlett, Veterans' Agent.
During the year 1956 expenditures were somewhat less than in 1955. In the meantime the Department met all requests for assistance with an impartial attitude to the veteran and the taxpayer. Requests for vet- erans' benefits covered veterans and widows from the Spanish War through both World Wars and the Korean incident with the total number of cases handled numbering 53. effecting 108 individuals.
The reduction in expenditures would have been still more if it were not for the increased cost of medi- cine and the high rate of hospi- talization. This was particularly so during the month of December but despite this the Department lived within its original budget. The sum of $15,739.74 was spent for aid to cost of administration was as fol- lows: salary of the Veterans' Agent. $1900. and expenses of the depart- ment, $42.15.
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During the year 722 birth records were received. These were recorded and copies were made and sent to the Secretary of State and to the Towns or Cities where the parents resided.
There were 201 Marrlage records received and recorded. Copies were made and sent to the Secretary of State.
Records of Deaths numbered 210. Copies were made and sent to the Secretary of State and to the Citics and Towns where the deceased re- sided.
Tax bills were mailed and taxes collected as itemized in the following schedule:
Abated
Refunds Titles
C. F. Nelson Pratt Peter A. Rossettl Precinct 8
Arthur E. Gustafson
5
29
38
28
408.661.93
Sealed 4
Not Sealed Adjusted
Avoirdupois Weights 26
8,610.50
TOWN REPORT PAGE SIXTEEN
Tha Saugus Advertiser, March 7, 1957
PAGE TWENTY-FOUR
TOWN OF SAUGUS OFFICIAL FIRE ALARM BOXES EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
FIRE SAugus 8-0108 DOCTOR
4 1
Walnut at Broadway
× 12
Vine at Essex
×412
Bow St.
×125
Essex at Pleasant Av.,
x414
Walden Pond Av.
Armitage School
42
Walnut at Water
13
Essex at R. R. Crossing
422
Water at No. 109, Merrill'a
×131 School at Second
Norman Road
×425
Water at North Saugus School
I426
Walnut at Lynnfield line
× 14 Broadway at Felton
43
Cleveland at Washington Av.
142 Broadway at Treher
431 Walnut at Fairmont Av.
143 Robin Road at Oriole
15 Broadway at Essex
×434
x151
Essex at Stevens Pl., Melrose Line
×435
Cleveland at Lynnhurst School
16 Vine at Adams Av.
×436
Edson at Newcomb
21 Lincoln Av. at Cliftondale Sq.
45
Central at Elm
212
Summit Av. at Ocean View
×454 Holland at Mccullough
213
Wameslt at Aberdeen
×455 DeSota at Evergreen
214
Western Av. at No. 26
× 46
1 x215
23 Lincoln Av. at Lanrel
x461
Great Woods Road at Hobson
x231
Lincoln Av. at Fairview Av.
462
Central at Birchwood
233
Linwood at Avon
47
Broadway opp. Spring
234
Laurel at Mt. Vernon
×472
Broadway at Walden Av.
× 48
Broadway at Felleway
×481
Forest at M. D. C. Reservation
241
Lincoln Av. at Baker Jackson at No. 39
51
Sweetwater at Scollay Square
512
Shore Road at King
53 Main at Howard
×255
Central at Felton School
54
Oaklandvale & Puritan Rd.
26
Lincoln Av. at Morton Av.
× 54
Main at Forest
x262
Saugus Av. at Aberdeen
×541 Main at Bennett Farm
27
Essex at Eustis
x545
Main at Oaklandvale School
271 Whitney at Myrtle
56
Main at Broadway.
× 28
Central at Adams Av.
561
Orchard cor. Farmland Rd.
282
Central at Knowles Av.
High School
285
VL. Memorial School, Hurd Av.
×561
Broadway at Town Farm
x562
Main et Longwood Av.
312
Ballard at Houston
× 61
Woodbury Av. at Hesper
313
Dudiey at Henry
x612
Bridge at Lathrop
314
Ballard near Salem Turnpika
62 Atherton near Hesper
x315
Richards at Dudley, Ballard School
621 Hamilton at Wilkin's Magazine
32
Lincoln Ave. at Franklin Sq.
623 Wonderland Av.
321
Wendall at Newhall
63
Hesper at Alder
323
Lincoln Av. at Vincent
632
Hesper near Burrill
325
Chestnut at Wendall, Mansfield School
71
Central at Centennial
34
Winter at Willis
712
Denver at R.R. Crossing
x341
Springdale Av. at Allard
714
Central at Denver
342
Bailey Av. at Wakefield Av.
72
Central at Jasper
x344
Pratt at No. 50
721
Jasper at Pearson
×345
Johnson Road at Carleton
725
Auburn at No. 26
36 Winter at Kenwood
x727
Jasper at No. 14
361
Laconia at Harwich
732
Parker at No. 18
×735
Main at Roby School Central at Bridge Summer at Appleton
×372
Glen Park Av. at No. 30
75 Main at Vine
×375
Lincoln Av. at Atlantic, Emerson School
751 Highland Av.
× 38
Lincoln Av. at Lawndale
754 Main at No. 43
381
Lawndale at Eaton
× 76
Woodhury Av. at Roundhill
×384
Gates Road
762
Pearson at Roundhill
BOY SCOUT CALL
SPECIAL SIGNALS TEST SIGNALS
3-3-3
2 rounds sent ont
1.1 9 A.M. and 6 P.M. DAILY TEST
8-8-8
MULTIPLE ALARMS
RED CROSS UNITS
1 blow before box, 2nd Alarm
5-5-5
3 blows before box, 3rd Alarm
NO SCHOOL SIGNALS
POLICE CALL 1-1
2 rounds sent out
6.45 A.M. High School
2 rounds sent out
8.00 A.M. Grades A.M.
12.45 P.M. Grades P.M
x Transmitter or phantom box, sent from fire statlon only.
2-2
37 Lincoln Av. at Bristow
74
371
Bristow at Wickford
741
742 Summer at Pleasant
×343
Springfield Av. at Slyvan
715
Central at High School
25
Central at Castle
253
Granite Road at Danforth
×531
Maln at Concrete Materials Co.
256
Stone at Birch
x463
Walnut at Birchwood
×235
Park at No. 50
× 24
Lincoln Av. at Central
243
×245
Lincoln Av. at Sweetser School
Central at Walnut
Essex at Cliftondale School
×424
Water at Homeland Road
132 133 Essex at Felton
×432 Fairmont Av. at Washington Av. Garfield at Garfield Terrace
x451 Lily Pond Av. at Lake Circle
281 . Adams Av. at Cliftondalo Av.
31 Lincoln Av. at Ballard
73 Main at Central, Monument Sq.
362 Riverside Park at Vletoria
364 Westland Av. at Westford
CIVIL DEFENSE CALL
4 hlowe before box, 4th Alarm
POLICE SAugus 8-1212
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