Town annual report of Saugus 1963, Part 5

Author: Saugus (Mass.)
Publication date: 1963
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 22


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65,000.00


108,751.74


GENERAL RELIEF


EXPENSE5:


Casb


1,731,65


Groceries


683.35


Medical


3,978.14


Burial


15.00


Cities and Towns


5,692.09


5alt, 5and and Gravel


15,449.51


Material


1,217.31


Express


33,95


School Plowing


2,158.75


30,160.59


VETERAN'S BENEFIT5


SALARY:


Agent


1,950.00


EXPENSE-ADM:


25.00


Dues


15.00


Transportation


50.00


EXPENSE-AID:


Cash


21,984.49


Medical


16,795.29


Groceries


4,519.80


Fuel


214.42


43,514.00 45,554.00


TOTAL FOR CHARITIES


EDUCATION AND LIBRARIES SCHOOLS


SALARIE5:


Superintendent


12,700.00


Teachers


1,320.748.24


Clerks


42,649.50


Nurses


16,376.84


Custodians


143,209.17


Physicians


2,500.00


Cafeteria Director


4,953.92


Special Police


1,012.00


School Lunch


11,437.20


Military Service Fund


421.65


1,556,008.52


EXPENSE5:


Telephone


6,380.62


Postage


778.80


Printing


88,490.00


Transportation-Regular


11,329.54


Transportation-Special


32,758.85


Supplies


18,312.32


Equipment


29,752.45


Senior Clerk


1,985.63


Social Workers


2,980.33


Social Worker


2,354.44


Board Members


675.00


14,194.32


5ALARIES-LOCAL:


Agent


1,728.70


Principal Clerk


3,316.80


Senior Clerk


2,201.28


Social Worker


2,673.88


Social Worker


2,508.66


Board


675.00


Agent


292.18


13,396.50


EXPENSES-ADM. FEDERAL


Telephone


96.20


Postage


609.00


Office Supplies


230.01


Car Expense


184.78


(Continued on Page 14)


1963 Report Dog Officer


Dear Sir: All dogs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Section 37, Chapter 140 of the General Laws. In order that the provisions of this statute may be conformed with, law enforcement officials in the person of dog offi- cers are appointed in the cities and towns of the Commonwealth.


It is the duty of the dog officers to see to it that every dog within the confines of his community is licensed in accordance with the statutes. During the year 1963, 665 Males at $2.00 each, 87 Fe- males at $5.00 each, 447 5payed Females at $2.00 each, 1 Kemmel at $50.00, 3 Kennels at $10.00, total $2,739.00, Fees paid to the Town Treasury $300.75, paid to the Treasurer of Essex County. $2,438.25.


This money is turned over to the County. After all County ex- penses concerned with the licens- ing and regulating of dogs arepaid for by the County Treasurer, the balance from the dog fund Licenses are returned to the cities and towns of the County. When these funds are returned to the local community ' they can be only used for education- al and library purposes.


Mr. William F. Cahill, dog offi- cer for the Town, answers muim- erous calls and complaints in re: gard to dogs in carrying out the provisions of the statutes relating to the licensing of dogs. The total cost of operating this department to the Town for the year 1963 as efficiently as possible was as ,follows: Salary of the dog officer- $1,000.00. expenses - $100,00, and also a segregated item of $400.00 to be used for the erection of a Dog Pound.


Respectfully submitted, William F. Cahill Dog Officer


Health Agent (Continued from Page 12)


Mrs. Derrah, the Public Health Nurse, has charge of these kinder- gartens and day care schools. This Department also has the supervision of the collection of garbage and rubbish, 203 rubbish complaints were received and 687 complaints about the collection of garbage and 163 miscellaneous complaints.


The Board of Health also spon- sors and supervises the aerial mosquito control program in the Town of Saugus. Only $2000 was appropriated for this project.


3 dog's heads were severed and sent to the Wassermann Labora- tory for rabies analysis.


The Food and Drug Division of the State requested three thorough investigations in stores for food supposedly contaminated.


All reports as required by Law. were sent to various State Depart- . ments. During 1963, there were four fires in restaurants and stores. These places were investi- gated and were not allowed to open until they had complied with the regulations of the Board of Health and the Food and Drug Division, 4 appearances in Court were* made on different matters per- taining to the Health Department.


All regulations were enforced and all necessary inspections were made. All complaints were thoroughly investigated and clari- fied according to law.


The total receipts for this De- partment for the year 1963 amounted to $4463.75. /Continued on Page 15)


Town Accountants Report


(Continued from Page 12)


ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1963 ARTICLE 16 5EWER BOND ISSUE


EXPENSES:


Contractors


83,791.46


Fees


611.78


Labor


21,547.23


Material


62,648.73


Transportation


275.00 168,874.20


ARTICLE 4, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1963 MOSQUITO 5PRAY


HIGHWAY5 AND BRIDGE5


EXPENSES:


Equipment Repairs


6,317.39


Gas and Oil


4,599.83


Advertising Fees and Express 188.45


$ 112,528.82


AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN


EXPENSE-FEDERAL


24,753.26


EXPENSE-LOCAL


12,320.00


37,073.26


640.00


Edgestone


2,150.06


Street Signs


2,406,89


Tires and Tubes


1,998.34


Street Lines


1,226.58


Equipment Hire


2,469.70


Chapter 386


3,000.00


86,193.44


5NOW AND ICE


EXPENSES:


Gas and Oil


1,330.56


Equipment Repairs


4,349.26


Plowing


5,621,25


12,325.60


12,325.60


1,950.00


EXPENSES:


Town Streets


59,137.97


Boston and Salem Turnpike


715.26


Washington Square Traffic


363.11


Monument Square


22.65


60,238.99


CHAPTER 90


EXPENSE:


Contractors


34,102.68


Materials


8,671.36


42,774.04


ARTICLE 45, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1957


CHAPTER 90, WALNUT STREET


EXPENSE: 448.91 448.91


ARTICLE 32, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1961


SIDEWALK DUDLEY STREET


EXPENSE: 1,200.00


1,200.00


ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, ARTICLE 19, 1963


RESURFACE OAKCREST STREET


EXPENSE: 3,900.00 3,900.00


ARTICLE 24, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1963 CURBING, ESSEX TO FELTON STREET


EXPENSE:


2,100.00


2,100.00


TOTAL FOR HIGHWAY5 AND


BRIDGE5


$ 227,015.97


CHARITIES PUBLIC WELFARE


5ALARIE5-FEDERAL:


Agent


3,813.40


Principal Clerk


2,385.32


Books


26,157.97


Fuel


32,383.94


Shop


5,947.66


Truck


966.23


Driver Education


1,196.08


Water and Sewer


1.499.71


Care of Grounds


1,603.98


Visual Education


3,458.02


Homemaking


1,523.43


Library-High School


2,217.44


Library-Junior High School


1,314.28


Athletics


7,113.69


2.219.76


Tests


7,227.85


Band


540.70


Graduation


1,989.24


Supplies


90.00


Board and Care


225.37


STREET LIGHTING


Fence


17,209.06


Cities and Towns


2,033.12


1,904.20


$ 35,286.98


Gas and Light


$ 368,729.46


Page Fourteen


1963 Report Cemetery Dept.


During the year 1963, the Ceme- tery Department was operated by a crew consisting of the Superintend- ent and four permanent men. During the summer season sever al temporary men were employed as has been the practice for many years.


There were 125 burials.in 1963. A new section was filled in, graded and seeded and this section will be ready for use in the com- ing year. An addition to the ceme- tery wall was installed in front of this new section,


The sum of $33,967.36 was ex- pended for salaries and the sum of $3856.77 for expenses of the Department.


Total receipts for the year were as follows: Sale of Lots $2555.00, Care of Lots $1133.12, Interment Fees $7355.00, Foundations $1320.76, and Interest on Perpetual Care Funds $6624.62, making a total of $18,588.50.


At this time, 1 wish to express my gratitude and thanks for the co- ' operation and help rendered to me by Mr. Ernest Pesce, Supt. of Public Works, and the men of this department.


Respectfully submitted, Alfred W. Powers Supt. of Cemeteries


1963 Report Fire Prevention


To The Town Manager: I hereby submit the report of the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1963.


The purposes of the bureau are to make inspections and procure correction of conditions that are hazards and potential hazards of fire for the protection of life and property.


The schools of the Town of Sau- gus are of our deepest concern because of the large enrollment of children and teachers, custo- dians and other personnel. These buildings are inspected approxi- mately every three months to keep them as safe as possible, Con- sistant improvement is being made in better house keeping as these buildings are being used for public functions and various types of meetings. Fire drills are conduct- ed four times a year and more often by the principals of the schools.


For many years the Fire Chiefs have recommended that


our schools be equipped with approved automatic type sprinklers. This is our opinion is one of of the best protection devices for protection of life and property against fire and we recommend and continue to urge this matter be given seri- ous consideration. It is recom- mended that schools not already equipped with fire escapes leading directly to ground level be so equipped, namely the Armitage, Sweetser, Ballard, North Saugus and the Lynnhurst wooden school if it is to be used.


-


Convalescent and nursing homes, Saugus General Hospital, kindergartens are inspected every three months. All other town own- ed bulldings are on a program of self inspection and are checked every three months thereby result- ing in reduced insurance rates thereby saving the town a con- siderable amount of money.


The bureau inspected ninety- one oil burner installations, ten low (Continued on Page 16)


Town Accountants Report


(Continued from Page 13)


Rinehart Handwriting System


3,800.00


Staff Expense-In State


1,645.79


Staff Expense-Out of State


479.57


Guidance


344.11


Supers Travel


2,180.00


Physical Education


4,875.09


Insurance


324.50


Nurses Travel


520.00


American Tuition


401.43


300,248.33 1,856,256.85


EVENING SCHOOL


SALARIES:


Town Sponsored State sponsored


8,309.00 4,988.00


13,297,00


EXPENSE


106.61


106.61


13,403.61


TRADE SCHOOL


EXPENSES:


Transportation


1,457.44


Boston


688.20


Lynn


1,849.80


Medford


31.50


Haverhill


265.42


Everett


1,765.44


Malden


930.00


Somerville


805.12


Waltham


32.40


7,825.32


Supervisor


Recreation Leaders


4,440.00


6,140.00


FIRE LOSS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL


EXPENSES:


Labor


4,381.71 8,833.30


13,215.01


FIRE LOSS HIGH SCHOOL


EXPENSES:


Labor


3,305.96


Replacements


12,727.84


16,033.80


Babe Ruth, Pal and Little League


2,144.40


Winter Program


600.00


Flag Poles


12.00


Commissioners Expense


100.00


Fourth of July


398.35


New Equipment


220.00


Repairs


235.55


Payroll


3,647.50


Transportation


2,197.50


Ice Rental


390.00


Equipment


2,863.34


Medical


611,20


Cities and Towns Shares


2.112.43


11,821.97


Ice Time


200.00


Anna Parker Playground


1,817.06


Stackpole Field Improvement


1,276.19


9,431.1€ 15,571,16


DEPARTMENTAL PENSIONS


EXPENSE:


62,877.02


INSURANCE


EXPENSE:


Medical


5.00


Fire Buildings


17,103.58


Public Liability


3,308.64


Employee's Compensation


17,074.03


Auto


1,538.47


Broad Form Money and Securities


Boiler and Machinery


9.49


Blue Cross and Blue Shield 29,659.91


Life Insurance


4,385.83


74,478.83


TOWN REPORT


EXPENSE:


Printing and Advertising


1,624.00


1,624.00


ARTICLE 2, SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 1961 NEW LYNNHURST SCHOOL


EXPENSE:


Contractor


311,308.45


Architect


4,750.00


Tests


34,50


Supplies


387.60


Clerk


5,376.00


321,856.55


ARTICLE 21, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1961 NEW OAKLANDVALE SCHOOL


EXPENSES:


Clerk


3,360.00


Contractor


430,688.69


Dog Officer


170.00


170,00


Architect


5,387.50


Advertising


546.60


Equipment


1,025.38


Insurance


190.80


Tests


72.00


441,270.97


HARBOR MASTER


EXPENSE


150.00


150.00


TOWN LANDING


·EXPENSE:


200.00


200.00


Contractor


75,000.00


75,000.00


LIBRARY


SALARIES:


6,126.00


Librarian


Assistant Librarian


2,828.84


General Assistants


18,002.87


Custodians


120.00


30,833.71


Janitor


EXPENSES:


Printing


Stationery and Postage


23.00


Supplies


Car Fare and Subscriptions


382.32


Newspapers


77,74


Sewer


486.08


Light


546.58


Janitor Supplies


54,56


Cartage


Water


20.00


Binding


518.17


Extra Expenses


2,540.72


Books


7,600.00


12,770.83 43,604.54


ARTICLE 20, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1961 REMODEL PUBLIC LIBRARY


EXPENSE:


367.03


367,03


Equipment


TOTAL FOR EDUCATION AND


$ 2,957,657.29


LIBRARIES


RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED PLAYGROUND


SALARIES:


1,700.00


EXPENSES:


Clerical


180.00


Supervisors Car Expense


150.00


Arts and Crafts


481.45


Printing and Advertising


15.10


Water


90,00


Small Athletic Equipment


511.25


Material


443.10


GEORGE BARDEN FUND


EXPENSE


14,046.11


14,046.11


ATHLETIC REVOLVING FUND


EXPENSES:


SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM


SALARIES:


46,863.60


46,863.60


EXPENSES:


Milk


35,833.10


Meats and Groceries


32,817.05


Express


865.28


Bakery


4,691,04


Equipment and Supplies


3,249.29


Ice Cream


2,973,39


Linen


1,003.40


Repairs


683.84


82,116.39 128,979.99


FEDERAL PUBLIC LAW NO. 874


EXPENSE


12,180.54


12,180.54


TITLE III


EXPENSE


1,795.00


1,795.00


HOLIDAYS


EXPENSE:


Veteran's Day


350.00


Memorial Day


1,795.82


2,145.82


ARTICLE 38, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1961 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION


EXPENSE: Postage Advertising


20,00


16.26


36.26


DOG BOARD


EXPENSE:


CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT FUND


EXPENSE:


54,747.00


54,747.00


SCHOOL BOARD ASSISTANCE COMMISSION REIMBURSEMENT


EXPENSE:


(Continued on Page 15)


1


Painting


75.00


Gas and Light


30.66


Bus


252.50


Prizes and Trophies


168.55


Ice Cream


30.00


1


1


1


3,756.00


149.20


294.18


515.28


School Committee


12.00


)


Fuel


66.28


1


1


62,877.02


-


Replacements


1963 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT


Page Fifteen


1963 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT


Town Accountants Report


(Continued from Page 14)


SPECIAL ARTICLES ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1963


Article 32 Accept Yale 5t.


4.00


Federal:


Federal Withholding Tax Private:


365,693.10


Blue Cross and Blue Shield


29,739.91


Insurance


4,451.64


446,387.50


TOTAL FOR AGENCY AND


TRUST


STATE AND COUNTY CHARGE5


COUNTY:


County Tax


106,308.18


STATE:


Auditing Municipal Accounts


8,196.58


Examination of


Retirement System 62,40


Metropolitan Parks


34,492.80


Metropolitan Water Loans 65,853.12


Metropolitan Air Pollution 394.32


Shellfish Purification


107.95


Mosquito Control


1 200 06


TOTAL FOR STATE


AND COUNTY CHARGES.


$ 216,615.35


REFUNDS


Motor Vehicle Excise 1963


4,309.63


Motor Vehicle Excise 1962


4,258.88


Real Estate 1963


38,657.17


Real Estate 1962


29,242.38


Real Estate 1961


16,556.23


Real Estate 1960


90.15


Real Estate 1959


84.49


Poll Tax 1963


4.00


Water Purchase


1,102.13


Personal Property 1963


176,18


Tax Title


90.15


Service Pipe & Fittings


2,506.08


Water Liens added to


1963 Real Estate Tax


63.33


"Water Liens added to 1962 Real Estate Tax


345.50


June Water 1963


17.15


Dec. Water 1963


12.56


June Water 1962


10.00


Dec. Water 1962


45.40


Water Main and Interest


added to 1961 Real Estate 26,03


June Sewer 1962


6.00


Clerk


1,028.50


Labor


19,948.00


Seasonal Labor


4,359.96


Regular Overtime


1,741.14


Seasonal Overtime


135.16


EXPENSE5:


Registration


3.00


Stationery and Postage


10.00


Printing and Advertising


21.00


Office Supplies


27.38


Shrubs and Flowers


116,00


Material and Supplies


528.88


Equipment Repairs


358.86


Gas and Oil


342.09


Fuel


162.01


Light


18.00


Liners


1,790.15


Water


30.00


Sod and Loam


300.00


5pecial Police


75.00


Stone Dust


62.40


Call Firefighter


Arthur Gustafson


During the year, two senior of- ficers were retired. Chief Joseph L. Maguire retired on July 31, 1963. Captain Norman T. Hull re- tired on November 17, 1963. These positions will be filled after re- sults of recent Civil Service exams.


During the year, the Department responded to a record 1103 calls and alarms for fires and other emergency duties. There were 569 grass, brush, dump, trash, rub- bish, and woods fires; 131 building fires; 54 calls for oxygen and first aid; 60 false alarms and false telephone calls; 102calls involving motor vehicles and accidents; 63 flooded cellars pumped out; 113 miscellaneous calls including cats in trees, bats in chimneys etc; 11 calls for Mutual Aid Assist- ance to other Communities. This was the busiest year in the history of the Department, which may be only a barometer of the future, with the ever increasing popula- tion and traffic.


Condition of Apparatus


Engine #1 - American LaFrance Pumper is now in good condition : following extensive repairs which


included a new motor and general overhauling.


Engine #2 - Mack Hose Wagon and Forest Fire is in good condi- tion.


Engine #3 - Mack Pumper is twenty years old and in fair con- dition.


Aerial Ladder - Mack 65' is in good condition.


As in past years the Depart- ment is in need of a Jeep, sta- tionwagon, or small truck for use as a utility carrier of portable equipment such as cellar pumps, hose, oxygen, lighting units, etc.


It should be noted that the De- partment has a very large and growing area to protect, with a minimum number of men. Irecom- mend that a program be adopted whereby additional men be added to the Department.


I also recommend a program for the installation of newhydrants and fire Alarm Signals.


The new Fire Station will be ready this year in West Clifton- dale, whereby we will need new equipment and added manpower to put it into operation.


I recommend the First 5tation Committee investigate the need for another station that will take care of the Oaklandvale, North Saugus and Lynnhurst sections of the Town.


In conclusion, I wish to extend my thanks to the Officers and men of the Department for their coop- eration and also to Chief William O'Brien of the Fire Auxiliary De-


(Continued on Page 19)


1963 Report Finance Comm


The response of the Town Meet- ing members in following the recommendations of the Finance Committee during the Annual and Special Town Meetings has been most gratifying. The excellent co- operation of the Town Manager and the Selectmen has also been re- sponsible for increased services to the taxpayer, while at the same time raising the salaries of the town employees; with the tax rate remaining somewhat stable. This has been accomplished in spite of- a spiralling school budget. The influx of business establishments into the town during the past sev- eral years has broadened the tax base so that the amount of new revenue up to now, has absorbed the rise in. the amount of mu- nicipal spending.


Unfortunately, however, this year we are faced with a different situation. The tax hase has broad- ened at a much lower rate than the estimated growth of the town expenses. The Finance Committee is alarmed at the increase in the school budgets during the past several years, In 1963 the school expenses were $215,000 more than in 1962; and according to reports, the 1964 school budget will be $330,000 more than last year. It is obvious that even with a curtail- ment of much needed services to the taxpayer, the tax rate is going to move up. The amount that the tax rate will increase will de- pend on the cooperation of the Town Manager, the Selectmen, the School Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Town Meeting members.


This year the Finance Commit- tee has been broken up into sub- committees to study the various budgets, so that a better under- standing of every department's needs can be accomplished. Each sub-committee will report its find- ings to the full committee during the budget deliberations. We are working with the Town Manager in- setting up a long range program of capital improvements and fiscal planning, The 1964 budget will be greatly simplified and consolidated so that it will be easier to follow at Town Meeting,


The Finance Committee, through its sub-committee on schools, is well aware of the fruitless efforts of the Town Manager and the School Committee to resolve the problems of building a new junior high school.


The failure of these parties to come to an agreement on the arch- itect's plans is of great concern to the Finance Committee, who feels that the continued delay in the building of the new school will have a decided affect on the ulti- mate oost to the town. This has been proved by the increased cost of the nearly completed Oakland -. vale and Lynnhurst Schools due to continued bickering and un- necessary delays.


The Finance Committee has worked untiringly and diligently this year to perform its duties in the best interests of the Town of Saugus, and will continue to do what it deems best for the town as a whole.


Respectfully submitted, FINANCE COMMITTEE Joseph W. Gerniglia, Chairman


AGENCY AND TRUST


Wilson Library Fund


178.60


Annie May Kimball Fund


181.40


Guaranteed Deposits:


Planning Board


306.26


Board of Appeals


691.64


Perpetual Care Bequests


5,702.00


County:


Dog Licenses


2,777.00


5tate:


Fish and Game Licenses


2,555.50


5tate Withholding Tax 34,110.45


Article 34 Accept Meadow Brook Rd. 4.00-


Article 40 Accept Crescent Ave. 4.00


Article 41 Accept Portion of


Third Street 4.00


Article 37 American Legion


500.00


Article 30 Indemnify Harold Nelson


647.80


Article 8 D.A.V. Lease 500.00


Article 9 Fire Works


500.00 2.163.80


ARTICLE 15, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1959


D.A.V. LEASE


EXPENSE:


500.00


500.00


TOTAL FOR RECREATION AND


UNCLASSIFIED


$214,663.89


ENTERPRISE AND CEMETERY WATER MAINTENANCE


EXPENSE:


Equipment Repairs


936.04


Printing, Advertising & Stationery


600,00


Postage


850.00


Material and Supplies


1,143.54


Meter Parts


782.16


Gas and Oil


1,999.91


Express


23.72


Radio Maintenance


84.00


Addressograph Maintenance


49.88


Water Main Replacement


1,915.59


Hydrants and Valves


3,982.62


Water Extention


4,920.42


Fence for 5tandpipe


1,000.00


Central Street


418.43


Avon Street


25.00


26,763.72


CEMETERY


SALARIES:


Superintendent


6,754.00


Unapportioned Sewer 1962


92.50


Sewer Rental added to


1962 Tax 6.00


Sewer and Interest added to


1962 Real Estate Tax 40.70


Apportioned Sewer and Interest added to


44.43


Blue Cross and Insurance


15.70


94,194.56


TOTAL FOR REFUNDS


$ 94,194.56


TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND


REFUNDS FOR 1963


7,615,233,78


Fire Dept. (Continued from Page 5)


George Blundell


Robert Diotte


Ronald Capen


5afe


12.00


New Equipment


483.55


Cemetery Extention


2,755.50


Wall Extention


5,750.00


Gener ator


325.00


13,170.82


TOTAL FOR ENTERPRISE


AND CEMETERY


$73,901.30


INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT


MATURING DEBT:


Sewer Loans


39,000.00


Water Bonds


10,000,00


5chool Bonds


292,000.00


341,000.00


INTEREST:


Sewer Loans


22,577.00


Water Bonds


1,665.00


5chool Bonds


77,207.75


Temporary Loan


8,553.03


110,002.78


451,002.78


TEMPORARY LOAN IN ANTICIPATION OF REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSE:


1,300,000.00


Interest


2,342.52


1,302,342,52


TOTAL FOR INTEREST AND MATURING


DEPT.


$ 1,753,345.30


Health Agent


(Continued from Page 13) I wish to thank all who have as- sisted me during the year 1963 in my performance as Board of Health Agent.


Respectfully submitted, John V, Spencer, Agent


104.46


Dues and Registration


New Meters


4,319.74


33,966,76


1961 Real Estate


410,010.00


Post 210 Lease


$ 446,387.50


47,137.58


1963 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT


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pressure gas installations and storage tanks, several oil stor- age tank replacements. The wit- nessing of many blasting oper- ations and the investigation of many complaints of various nature.


In conclusion 1 wisb to extend my appreciation and thanks to the many department heads and per- sonnel who have assisted so grate- fully in belping in performing a better service to the Town of Sau- gus.


Respectfully submitted


Albert F. Jervis


Acting Chief of Department Warren Newhall


Lieut, Bureau of Fire Prevention


1963 Report


Veteran's


Benefit


To: Mr. John Stinson Town Manager


Dear Sir: I hereby submit my annual re- port of the Veterans Benefits De- partment.


In reviewing the work accom- plished In this department last year it will be noted that much was done to aid the needy veterans and his dependents.


There were 271 cases in the need handled with 582 persons receiving benefits. There were numerous requests for temporary aid while the head of the home was unemployed due to illness or lack of work.


The ever increasing cost of hos- pitalization and nursing home care makes it impossible to reduce the expenditures from this office. There were 350 persons seeking information from the Veterans Services Department.


There were over a hundred vet- erans having photostatic copies of their discharges. It appears they need them to apply for new employment.


Respectfully submitted, John T. Ludwig


Veterans Agent


1963 Report Planning Board


To the Town Manager:


In 1963, the Planning Board has been active on subdivisions and zoning.


The Town Meeting approved 100%, recommended changes in the Zoning By-Law, but the Attorney General disapproved the apart- ment-district zoning, The Planning Board appealed the Attorney Gen- eral's finding and complied with all demands from that office, but to date has had no reversal of the disapproval. The Board is work- ing in a different way for 1964 to accomplish approximately the same results.


The subdivision regulations are being more rigidly enforced be- cause of unfortunate experiences of the past years.


Studies are being made to acti- vate the Betterment Act which the town accepted several years ago. The Planning Board believes that many streets would have im- proved pavement and utilities, street abutters would be happier and the town would save money if action is taken on this propo- sition.


Respectfully submitted,


Lewis O. Gray, Chm.


Planning Board


1963 Report Public Health Nurse


Gentlemen:


I hereby submit my annual report as Public Health Nurse for the year ending December 31, 1963.


I. Tuberculosts


Total no. of home visits , 209


No. of cases reported 3


No. of cases admitted to Sanatorium 2


No. of deaths . 0


No. X-rayed at Essex Sanatorium . 354


Total number of home visits in behalf of contacts . . 162


Patch testing in the schools was taken over by the School Depart- ment this year in order to relieve the Public Health Nurse of some of the many duties to be performed, due to the increase in work and in the treatment and eradication of Tuberculosis; more supervisioo over private kindergartens and Increased work in supervision of premature infants in addition to other duties.




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