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Balance June 30, 1930, per statement
Balance June 30, 1930, per check register
$2,044.05 144.28
$2,188.33
Security Trust Company of Lynn
Balance June 30, 1930, per statement
$7,104.30
Balance June 30, 1930, per check register
$5,746.91
Outstanding checks June 30, 1930, per list
1,357.39
$7,104.30
RECONCILIATION OF COLLECTOR'S CASH
Cash balances July 16, 1930:
Taxes 1929
$1,814.80
Taxes 1930
380.00
Motor vehicle excise taxes 1930
694.55
Moth assessments 1929
1.00
Interest 1929
60.29
Cemetery departmental accounts receivable
3.00
Water rates 1929
49.79
Water rates 1930
63.02
Water services 1930
72.55
Water interest
1.37
Court fines
115.21
Tax receipts
1.00
Collections not previously entered :
In advance of commitment:
Water rates 1930 (July) $11.68
Overpayment to collector:
Water rates 1930 (to be cred- ited to future charges) 20.00
31.68
Cash overage
35.04
$3,323.30
Cash balance July 16, 1930:
Sagamore Trust Company of Lynn, per statement Cash in office (verified)
$1,554.30
1,769.00
$3,323.30
Taxes-1927
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$472.68
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$403.00
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
69.68
$472.68
Taxes-1928
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$2,873.61
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$1,456.56
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
50.12
Outstanding June 30, 1930
1,366.93
$2,873.61
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$1,366.93
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$44.00
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
1,322.93
$1.366.93
$3,256.58
$2,188.33
Outstanding checks June 30, 1930, per list
117
Taxes-1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$83,116.42 .50
$83,116.92
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$49,749.42
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
135.50
Abatement, taxes 1929 credited as motor
vehicle excise taxes 1929
4.80
Outstanding June 30, 1930
33,227.20
$83,116.92
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$33,227.20
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$5,211.96
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
26,200.44
Cash balance July 16, 1930
1,814.80
$33,227.20
Poll Taxes-1930
Commitment per warrant
$6,152.00
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$354.00
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
8.00
Outstanding June 30, 1930
5,790.00
$6,152.00
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$5,790.00
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$1,100.00
Abatements July 1 to 16, 1930
8.00
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
4,302.00
Cash balance July 16, 1930
380.00
$5,790.00
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$3,255.06
Additional commitment
113.47
Overpayments per previous audit, adjusted
1.00
Abatements taxes 1929 credited as motor vehicle excise 1929
4.80
Abatements after payment, refunded
263.44
$3,637.77
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$1,474.24
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
338.75
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
1,824.78
$3,637.77
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1930
Commitment January 1 to June 30, 1930, per warrant
$28,503.64
Abatements after payment, refunded
223.78
$28,727.42
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$16,321.15
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
1,749.61
Outstanding June 30, 1930
10,656.66
$28,727.42
Outstanding July 1, 1930,
$10,656.66
Commitment per warrant July 1 to 16, 1930
11,790.58
Abatements after payment, refunded
111.16
Abatements after payment, to be refunded
68.82
Collector's overpayment to treasurer
.02
$22,627.24
1930]
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
Moth 1929, reported as taxes 1929
118
TOWN DOCUMENTS [Dec. 31
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$3,449.56
Abatements July 1 to 16, 1930 305.66
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
18,177.47
Cash balance July 16, 1930
694.55
$22,627.24
Moth Assessments-1928
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$9.50
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$3.25
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
6.25
$9.50
Moth Assessments-1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$322.50
Abatements after payment, refunded
1.50
$324.00
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$153.25
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
6.25
Error in reporting abatements
1.00
Moth 1929, reported as taxes 1929
.50
Outstanding June 30, 1930
163.00
$324.00
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$163.00
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$22.50
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
139.50
Cash balance July 16, 1930
1.00
$163.00
Unapportioned Sewer Assessments
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$3,141.14
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$556.40
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
309.21
Apportionments January 1 to June 30, 1930
57.68
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
2,217.85
$3,141.14
Sewer Assessments-1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$432.26
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$220.02
Sewers 1929, reported as sidewalks 1929
6.09
Outstanding June 30, 1930
206.15
$432.26
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$206.15
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$3.38
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
202.77
$206.15
Unapportioned Sidewalk Assessments
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$2,047.60
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$877.26
Apportionments January 1 to June 30, 1930
273.74
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
896.60
$2,047.60
-1930]
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
119
Sidewalk Assessments-1928
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$36.20
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
$36.20
Sidewalk Assessments-1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$357.39
Sewers 1929, reported as sidewalks 1929
6.09
$363.48
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$156.43
Outstanding June 30, 1930
207.05
$363.48
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$207.05
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$12.57
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
194.48
$207.05
Interest Taxes-1927
Collections
$71.06
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$71.06
Interest Taxes-1928
Collections
$113.08
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$113.08
Interest Taxes-1929
Collections
Payments to treasurer:
January 1 to June 30, 1930
$1,246.51
July 1 to 16, 1930
224.07
$1,470.58
Cash balance July 16, 1930
60.29
$1,530.87
Interest Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1929
Collections
$12.80
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$12.80
Tax Titles
On hand January 1, 1930
$2,903.23
Tax titles redeemed January 1 to June 30, 1930
$583.21
On hand June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
2,320.02
$2,903.23
Tax Title Possessions
On hand January 1, 1930
$255.35
On hand June 30 and July 16, 1930
$255.35
Departmental Accounts Receivable
Outstanding January 1, 1930:
Health
$1,423.56
Highway
37.50
Public Welfare
2,898.32
Schools
200.00
Cemetery
6.00
$4,565.38
$1,530.87
120
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Commitments January 1 to June 30, 1930:
Health
$376.60
Highway' 624.62
Public Welfare
45.00
School
225.00
Cemetery
240.50
Commitments not previously entered :
State Aid
$444.00
Military Aid
120.00
564.00
Cemetery perpetual care bequest entered as cemetery account receivable
67.50
Collector's overpayment to treasurer (Public Welfare) to be adjusted
.02
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930:
Health
$1,554.58
Highway
624.62
Public Welfare
1,805.85
School
262.50
Cemetery
233.00
$4,480.55
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930:
Health
$104.28
Public Welfare
276.48
School
125.00
505.76
Public welfare account receivable credited direct to estimated receipts
104.00
Outstanding June 30, 1930, per lists:
Health
$141.30
Highway
37.50
Public Welfare
757.01
State Aid
444.00
Military Aid
120.00
School
37.50
Cemetery
81.00
1,618.31
$6,708.62
Water Rates-1927
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$3.48
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
$3.48
Water Rates-1928
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$180.86
Unlocated difference per previous audit, ad- justed
7.31
$188.17
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$61.28
Water Rates 1928, reported as services, prior to 1929
3.69
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
123.20
$188.17
Water Rates-1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930 Water rates 1930, reported as 1929
$12,764.92
38.06
Unlocated difference per previous audit, ad- justed
.46
$12,803.44
1,511.72
$6,708.62
121
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$9,328.34
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
66.37
Water rates 1929, reported as services 1929
6.50
Outstanding June 30, 1930
3,402.23 ยท
$12,803.44
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$3,402.23
Overpayments to collector
1.01
$3,403.24
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$769.70
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
2,583.75
Cash balance July 16, 1930
49.79
$3,403.24
Water Rates-1930
Commitment January 1 to June 30, 1930
$42,720.72
Detailed list in excess of commitment
69.79
$42,790.51
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$32,588.22
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
110.70
Water rates 1930, reported as rates 1929
38.06
Outstanding June 30, 1930
10,053.53
$42,790.51
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$10,053.53
Commitment July 1 to 16, 1930
107.50
Collection in advance of commitment
2.66
Overpayments to collector
2.00
Unlocated difference
.30
$10,165.99
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$590.22
Abatements July 1 to 16, 1930
10.00
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
9,502.75
Cash balance July 16, 1930
63.02
$10,165.99
Water Services-Prior to 1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$185.68
Water rates 1928 reported as services, prior to 1929
3.69
$189.37
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$12.88
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per lists :
Services 1927
$.20
Services 1928
176.29
176.49
$189.37
Water Services-1929
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$1,130.03
Water rates 1929 reported as services 1929
6.50
Water services 1930 reported as services 1929
18.35
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$904.20
Outstanding June 30 and July 16, 1930, per list
250.68
$1,154.88
$1,154.88
1930]
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
122
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Water Services-1930
Commitments January 1 to June 30, 1930
$3,949.14
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
Water services 1930 reported as services 1929 Outstanding June 30, 1930
$3,053.66 18.35 877.13
$3,949.14
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$877.13
Commitments July 1 to 16, 1930
557.42
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$30.15
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
1,331.85
Cash balance July 16, 1930
72.55
$1,434.55
Water-Interest
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$424.86
Commitments January 1 to June 30, 1930
175.15
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$50.94
Abatements January 1 to June 30, 1930
254.22
Outstanding June 30, 1930
294.85
$600.01
Outstanding July 1, 1930
$294.85
Commitments July 1 to 16, 1930
26.00
$320.85
Outstanding July 16, 1930, per list
$319.48
Cash balance July 16, 1930
1.37
$320.85
Water Rents
Commitments January 1 to June 30, 1930
$200.00
Collection in advance of commitment
40.00
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$240.00
Commitment July 1 to 16, 1930
$40.00
Payments to treasurer July 1 to 16, 1930
$40.00
Water-Miscellaneous
Commitments January 1 to June 30, 1930
$47.13
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$47.13
Selectmen's Licenses
Issued January 1 to August 8, 1930
$614.25
Payments to treasurer:
January 1 to June 30, 1930 $572.25
July 1 to August 8, 1930 27.00
$599.25
Cash on hand August 8, 1930, verified
15.00
$614.25
Dog Licenses
Cash on hand January 1, 1930 $17.00
Issued January 1 to July 16, 1930: 356 Males and spayed females @ $2.00 $712.00
66 Females @ $5.00
330.00
1 Breeder's
25.00
1,067.00
$1,084.00
$1,434.55
$600.01
$240.00
1930]
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
123
Payments to county treasurer January 1 to July 16, 1930 Fees retained by town clerk
$987.80
85.20
Cash on hand July 16, 1930, verified
11.00
$1,084.00
Sporting Licenses
Issued January 1 to July 16, 1930:
78 Resident citizen's sporting @ $2.25
$175.50
2 Resident citizens' trapping @ $2.25
4.50
2 Alien sporting @ $15.25
30.50
16 Resident citizens' lobstermen's @$5.00
80.00
$290.50
Payments to Division of Fisheries and Game
$253.05
Fees retained by town clerk
22.45
Cash on hand July 16, 1930 (verified)
15.00
$290.50
Town Hall Rentals
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$10.00
Rentals January 1 to August 9, 1930
147.00
$157.00
Payments to treasurer:
January 1 to June 30, 1930
$123.00
July 1 to August 9, 1930
28.00
$151.00
Due from town hall custodian August 9, 1930
6.00
$157.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Outstanding January 1, 1930
$1.00
Charges January 1 to August 8, 1930
78.87
Sealer's overpayment to treasurer
1.08
$80.95
Payments to treasurer:
January 1 to June 30, 1930
$68.95
July 1 to August 8, 1930
12.00
$80.95
Building Inspector
Cash on hand January 1, 1930
$8.00
Permits and licenses issued January 1 to
August 11, 1930:
$109.00
Elevator
5.00
114.00
Payments to treasurer:
January 1 to June 30, 1930
$88.00
July 1 to August 11, 1930
29.00
$117.00
Cash on hand August 11, 1930 (verified)
5.00
$122.00
Health Department
Receipts January 1 to August 2, 1930: Licenses Sale of ribbons
$65.50 .40
$65.90
Building
$122.00
124
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Payments to treasurer:
January 1 to June 30, 1930 $30.00
July 1 to August 2, 1930 (verified) 31.90
$61.90 4.00
Cash on hand August 2, 1930 (verified)
$65.90
Library
Cash on hand January 1, 1930
$50.99
Receipts January 1 to June 30, 1930: Fines
$191.49
Sales
2.65
194.14
$245.13
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$202.52
Cash on hand June 30, 1930
42.61
$245.13
Cash on hand July 1, 1930
$42.61
Receipts July 1 to August 8, 1930: Fines
33.87
Payments to treasurer July 1 to August 8, 1930
$60.90
Cash on hand August 8, 1930 (verified)
15.58
$76.48
Park Department-Fish House Receipts
Cash on hand January 1, 1930
$5.40
Outstanding January 1, 1930
168.00
Charges January 1 to June 30, 1930
188.40
Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 30, 1930
$82.10
Adjustment of charge of previous years
7.00
Outstanding June 30, 1930
265.30
Cash on hand June 30, 1930
7.40
$361.80
Cash on hand July 1, 1930
$7.40
Outstanding July 1, 1930
265.30
$272.70
Payments to treasurer July 1 to August 9, 1930
$61.50
Outstanding August 9, 1930, per list
211.20
$272.70
Cemetery Sale of Lots and Perpetual Care Bequests
Receipts January 1 to July 30, 1930: Sale of lots (including perpetual care) Perpetual care bequests
$5,347.00 217.50
$5,564.50
Payments to treasurer:
January 1 to June 30, 1930
$5,006.50
July 1 to 30, 1930
490.50
$5,497.00
Perpetual care bequests credited as depart- mental account receivable
67.50
$5,564.50
$76.48
$361.80
TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT Balance Sheet-June 30, 1930 GENERAL ACCOUNTS
Assets
Cash:
General
$75,516.19
Advance for Petty :
Premium on Loans
Selectmen
$10.00
Cemetery Sale of Lots and Per-
5,074.00
Health
25.00
Library
15.00
87.72
100.00
$75,616.19
Accounts Receivable : Taxes:
General $423,366.31
Levy of 1928
$1,366.93
Levy of 1929
33,227.20
Levy of 1930
5,790.00
40,384.13
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes: Levy of 1929
$1,824.78
Levy of 1930
10,656.66
Emer-
gency 2,500.00
50,666.74
Levy of 1928
$6.25 163.00
Sewer:
Unapportioned
$2,217.85 206.15
2,424.00
Levy of 1929
1930]
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
Non-Revenue
$477,186.20 109,861.21
Water Department Available Surplus Reserve Fund-Overlay Surplus Overlay Reserved for Abatements : Levy of 1928 $1,366.93 2,320.52
587,047.41 28,646.78 3,442.92
Levy of 1929
Liabilities
Temporary Loans: In Anticipation of Revenue
$200,000.00 1.25
Police 50.00
petual Care Bequests Mary L. Thomson Library Fund Income Appropriated Balances : Revenue:
Municipal Insur- ance Fund 3,153.15
Water:
Mainte- nance $41,239.12
Construc- tion 6,927.62
12,481.44
Special Assessments : Moth :
Levy of 1929
169.25
3,687.45
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Sidewalks:
Unapportioned
$896.60
Levy of 1928 36.20
Levy of 1929
207.05
Special Assessment: Moth
$169.25
Sewer 2,424.00
Tax Titles
2,320.02
Sidewalk
1,139.85
Tax Title Possessions
255.35
3,733.10
Tax Title
2,575.37
Departmental
1,618.29
Health
$141.30
Water
15,181.59
Highway
37.50
Public Welfare
756.99
State Aid
444.00
Military Aid
120.00
School
37.50
Cemetery
81.00
1,618.29
Water :
Rates :
1927
$3.48
1928
123.20
1929
3,402.23
1930
10,053.53
Services: Prior to
1929
$176.49
1929
250.68
1930
877.13
1,304.30
Interest
294.85
15,181.59
126
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle Excise Tax $12,481.44
1,139.85
3,733.10
2,575.37
Departmental :
35,589.79
Surplus Revenue
19,209.12
$13,582.44
State Aid to Highways County Aid to Highways Revenue 1930
$649,062.71 Less estimated receipts collected 34,734.77
3,000.00 3,000.00
614,327.94
Water Department Appropriations
$62,613.75
Less Water Receipts collected 46,286.65
16,327.10
Overlay 1930-to be provided for
8.00
Due from Phillips School Medal Fund Income
33.29
Due from Cemetery Trust and In- vestment Fund
3,500.00
Loans Authorized
91,000.00
$882,786.44
$882,786.44 -
DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS
Assets
Special Assessments:
Apportioned but not due
$3,671.27
Liabilities Apportioned Sewers Due 1930 to 1939, inclusive Apportioned Sidewalks due 1930 to 1934, inclusive
$1,977.67
1,693.60
$3,671.27
$3,671.27
1930]
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
127
128
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
The Board of Health
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
The Board of Health herewith submits its report for the year end- ing December 31, 1930, together with those of its various officers:
The general health of our citizens has been quite satisfactory in spite of the fact that there were more cases of communicable diseases reported this year than during 1929.
One case of septic sore throat has been reported during the year. The fact that no more cases were reported indicates that the disease was not the result of an infected milk supply.
The extension of our sewer system has made possible the elimina- tion of many troublesome cesspools and accordingly improved the sanitary condition of our town. We sincerely hope the extension will be continued the coming year.
The present system of disposing of clam, lobster and oyster shells as well as fish trimmings and other waste material from Blaney Beach Reservation is no different than has prevailed for many years. For several years there has been a steady increase in the amount of material to be disposed of, with the result that our present system of caring for the material is inadequate, unsanitary and a source of annoyance to those having occasion to visit the beach or reside in that vicinity. We agree that a more sanitary method should be adopted, but we do not believe that it can be accomplished for the amount now paid. We have given the matter considerable thought and study and have reached the conclusion that incineration is the only satisfactory solution of the problem.
Practically all of the nuisances and unsightly conditions of long standing have been abated or are being abated as fast as possible.
There are several brooks or natural water-courses in various sec- tions of the town into which the surface drainage is being discharged that are in need of attention. Owing to debris, grass and other ob- structions they are unable to care for the water and it overflows ad- joining land thereby creating stagnant ponds of water that are the breeding places of mosquitoes. The board feels that so long as the town depends upon these brooks to care for its surface drainage it should see that they are in proper condition to care for the same, and we accordingly recommend that the town take the necessary action to abate present conditions.
There is no question but that our present system of dairy inspection has brought about a vast improvement in the conditions under which our milk supply is being produced and handled. We are convinced of the need and value of such inspection, but feel that it should be uniform and statewide, and a more effective method of handling the dirty and irresponsible producer be adopted before any great improvement in quality will be possible. Experience leads us to believe that the in- spection of dairies is a proper function of the State Department of Agriculture, and the present law should be amended to that effect.
For detailed information of the work of the department we refer you to the reports of our various officers.
Respectfully submitted,
LORING GRIMES, M. D., HAROLD H. BARTOL, JOHN B. CAHOON,
Board of Health.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
1930]
Health Officer
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1930:
As a result of the continuation of the sewer extension prograni inaugurated a year ago, the immunization of children in the public and parochial schools against diphtheria, the physical examination of pupils in the public schools, the dental clinic and the follow-up work in con- nection with the State Tuberculosis Clinic, much preventative health work has been accomplished during the year.
There are still several streets where sewers are badly needed, and it is recommended that the same be extended to those streets during the coming year.
We still have many parents who have failed to take advantage of the opportunities offered them by the department to have their children immunized against diphtheria. No one can foretell when or how severe the next appearance of the disease will be, therefore, those parents who have neglected having their children immunized should do so now.
Evidence of the effectiveness of our follow-up work among the childern recommended for re-examination by the State Tuberculosis Clinic is clearly shown in the report of the result of the examination received from the Clinic.
The large number of cases of chicken pox and whooping cough reported during the months of April and May was responsible for the increase in the number of communicable diseases reported.
There were fewer cases of diphtheria and scarlet fever reported this year than during 1929.
During the past year there were 3 new cases of tuberculosis re- ported, 2 deaths of patients having a settlement here and living else- where, and 4 deaths of patients residing here and having a settlement elsewhere.
At the present time there are 31 persons under the supervision of the department who are afflicted with tuberculosis in one form or another. Five of the patients are receiving sanatorium treatment while the remaining cases are receiving treatment at home.
Through the efforts of the Swampscott Visiting Nurse Association some of the hilum cases were able to attend the fresh air camp at the Essex Sanatorium, Middleton, Mass., during the summer vacation and were greatly benefited as the result of the care and treatment they re- ceived. The money that enabled them to attend the camp was obtained from the sale of the Tuberculosis Christmas Seals, which merits the support of each and every citizen.
Of the 900 children examined during the Statewide Dental Cam- paign conducted by the State Department of Public Health, 92% of theni were awarded dental certificates. This was the largest per cent. of any community having 500 to 1000 children in the campaign.
Throughout the year and especially during the spring and summer months a great many complaints have been received, either from those living in the vicinity of Blaney Beach Reservation or those having oc- casion to visit there, relative to the unsanitary manner in which the clam, lobster and oyster shells, as well as the fish trimmings and other waste material from the hotels, markets and restaurants was handled and disposed of by this department. Although every effort was made to improve the situation, the lack of facilities for caring for the material
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while awaiting removal and inability to obtain the co-operation of those bringing material to the beach, has made it impossible to improve conditions. There is no doubt about the present system being un- sanitary or of the need of a better and more efficient method of dis- posal. I would recommend that the present method be discontinued and a more adequate and sanitary one adopted as soon as possible.
The work of cleaning the beaches was started on May 13, approx- imately one month earlier than in 1929, and continued until September 4, when lack of funds made it necessary to stop.
At Phillips Beach some of the owners of property abutting the beach disputed the right of the general public to use the beach in front of their premises and accordingly erected fences and employed watch- men to prevent the public from using that portion of the beach. As the law prohibits the expenditure of public funds for private enterprises, in- structions were given not to clean those sections of the beach so long as the public was excluded from the same.
The number of ash and garbage complaints received during the year have been comparatively small when the nature of the work is taken into consideration. Both contracts expire on December 31, 1931.
The following is a summary of the work of the department during the year:
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS 1930
Schools
Clarke Hadley Jr. High Machon Stanley
Number examined
237
239
326
231
174
Total 1207
Adenoids
0
1
0
5
1
7
Feet and spine
3
5
12
2
9
31
Glands
1
0
2
0
0
3
Hearing
0
1
0
1
0
2
Heart
2
6
5
1
1
15
Lungs
0
0
0
2
0
2
Mentality
0
0
0
10
1
11
Nerves
0
2
0
5
0
7
Nutrition
6
2
4
1
5
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