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The pollution problem at Stacey Brook and Kings Beach remained un- changed this year as chlorination and partial diversion of the contaminated brook substantially reduced the bathing hazard at this beach. However, a one hundred and fifty foot strip of beach at the mouth of this brook is closed until the remaining pollution is eliminated.
In conclusion we wish to acknowledge the narrative form of this report and will make additional information available on request.
Building Inspector
Raymond O. Doane, Building Inspector
Dwellings
Permits
Estimated Cost
New
44
$
635,000.00 62,875.00
Alterations and Additions
34
Private Garages
New
37
68,000.00
Alterations and Additions
3
3,100.00
Miscellaneous
Central Fire Station
1
167,000.00
Hotel
1
250,000.00
Bank
1
134,000.00
Post Office
1
65,000.00
School (Alterations)
1
58,000.00
Garage and Storehouse
1
45,000.00
Store (Alterations)
3
8,200.00
Office and Storeroom
1
3,000.00
Hotel (Alterations)
1
2,000.00
Storage Shed
1
1,200.00
Tool Houses,
2
500.00
Demolish Dwellings
4
Building Permits Issued
136
Permits to Shingle
33
Number of Inspections (Buildings)
265
Number of Inspections (Shingling)
35
300
Amount of Building Fees Collected
1,298.00
136
$1,502,875.00
169
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Town of Swampscott
Elevator Operators' Licenses Issued New 2 2.00
Renewals 4. 2.00
$ 1,302.00
All hotels and elevators have been inspected and returns made to the State.
In Memoriam
GARRETT H. COAN Public Works Department, Highway Division 1944-1958 Died November 25, 1959
CHARLOTTE N. CONNORS
School Department
1929-1959
Died July 9, 1959
R. WYER GREENE Selectman 1925-1926 1928-1929 1931-1932-1933 1935 Died February 6, 1959
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1959 Annual Report
Department of Civil Defense
Forest E. Mason, Jr., Director
I stated in my Annual Report for 1958, that the nucleus of the Swamp- scott Civil Defense Department consisted of four basic units, mainly:
A-Auxiliary Fire Department; B-Auxiliary Police Department; C- Rescue Company; and D-Communication Department.
It is the prime purpose of these units to constantly drill and to keep abreast of the ever-changing methods of protection suggested by the Feder- al Civil Defense Agency.
I am pleased to say that our Units are ready to serve the Town in any emergency that might arise whether it be on the National or local level.
During the past year Mr. Albert W. Lalime, our Chief Rescue Officer, graduated from the "Radiological Monitering Instructors Course" that was held in New York. Mr. Lalime will now be able to instruct personnel in town in the reading and evaluating Radiological Instruments. This knowledge will be a great asset to the Town not only for a warfare emergency but also a peacetime emergency. With the aid of the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agen- cy, I am in hopes to obtain the necessary instruments so that a course can be completed within the year.
As I have stated before, it is a must for every family in town to have a planned Civil Defense action in case of any emergency; therefore please :-
1. Know your Air-Raid alert signals and what to do when they sound.
2. Have at least one member of your family take a Red Cross First Aid Course.
3. Prepare a room or area in your cellar that will give you the most protection.
4. Have at least (14) days supplies of canned goods and water stored for your family.
Swampscott Civil Defense will continue to do everything to build up it's organization and maintain peak efficiency; however, we must have support and interest of all and a firm belief that Civil Defense is every ones job!
My sincere appreciation goes to the men and women of this town who are volunteers in Civil Defense. Without their sincere interest and many long hours in drills, and maintenance of equipment, the Town of Swampscott would not have the excellent "C. D." rating that it now holds in Massachusetts.
Accounting Department
I. Murray Adams, Accountant
There are portents on the horizon that we may be approaching a period of readjustment or stabilization. During the month of January financial auth- orities report that the market value of stocks had declined fifteen billion dol- lars. Due to higher interest rates and more rigid credit requirements the con- struction of new homes has materially lessened. Though there have been wage adjustments in some major industries, analysis reveals that they are much less than commonly assumed. The trend is toward holding the line. If prices of commodities remain fairly stable, it is possible that inflation will be check- ed.
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Town of Swampscott
In the field of government there is increasing and vociferous demand for economy, yet but a small start has been made. Many costly programs are not necessary and may well be postponed. But there are definite indications that proposed appropriations are being examined much more critically. Probably the individual will have to determine whether he wishes more, or is content to be satisfied with what he has in the hope that the majority will feel the same way, and thus obviate the acid severity of inflation.
Business conditions are reasonably good, despite pockets of unemploy- ment. Predictions are that we shall enjoy moderate prosperity, with inflation checked by various negative factors.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 61, Chapter 41, of the Gen- eral Laws, the following report is submitted. It is arranged in accordance with rules prescribed by the Director of Accounts. A detailed report of the receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1959, is available in this office.
Where the Money Came From
CASH ON HAND JANUARY 1, 1959
2,015,200.82
GENERAL REVENUE Taxes-Town
Poll
7,066.00
Personal
144,959.38
Real Estate
2,119,128.05
Tax Title Redemption
1,078.83
Housing Authority
1,296.00
2,273,528.26
TOTAL TAXES
STATE GRANTS:
Income
160,007.23
Corporation
107,946.25
Meal
4,498.11
Indigent Persons
132.00
School Construction
28,084.99
Chapter 70 - Schools
29,282.71
Parapalegic
138.00
T. B. Reimbursement
253.57
Youth Service
4,500.00
TOTAL STATE GRANTS:
334,842.86
GRANTS AND GIFTS
Chapter 90 County
2,407.19
Dog License Refund
983.14
TOTAL GRANTS AND GIFTS
3,390.33
U. S. GRANTS:
A. D. C. Administration
1,681.30
A. D. C. Assistance
7,498.20
O. A. A. Administration
8,524.70
O. A. A. Assistance
67,883.89
D. A. Administration
653.40
D. A. Assistance
3,222.50
National Defense Education
1,561.52
Water Project
12,508.34
TOTAL U. S. GRANTS
103,533.85
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Where the Money Came From
MISCELLANEOUS:
Court Fines
113.00 8,096.00
8,209.00
OTHER TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS:
Motor Excise
277,258.30
Sewer
15,223.92
Sidewalk
482.89
TOTAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
292,965.11
DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS:
Collectors Fees
1,085.10
Town Clerk Fees
1,071.75
Town Hall
300.00
Tax Title Costs
3.00
Board of Appeals
310.00
Police
119.20
Sealer Weights and Measures
263.80
Building Inspector
1,331.00
Wire Inspector
584.25
Plumbing Inspector
1,665.00
Civil Defense
369.25
Telephone
209.34
Health
124.04
Park
662.40
Vet's Services
4,697.82
Welfare
12,324.25
O. A. A. State
58,043.21
O. A. A. City or Town
1,606.36
A. D. C.
3,901.95
D. A.
3,248.16
O. A. A. Recovery
6,752.32
School Tuition
6,444.84
Vocational Education
1,922.24
Lunch
54,870.91
Athletics
8,213.62
Miscellaneous
1,182.48
Library
2,540.45
Miscellaneous
2,149.00
TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS
175,995.74
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS:
Temporary Loans
35,000.00
Anticipation of Revenue
500,000.00
Loans
213,000.00
Premiums
36.10
Accrued Interest
176.39
TOTAL MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS
748,212.49
INTEREST:
Taxes
1,444.30
Excise
59.45
Tax Title
101.62
Committed Interest
1,082.95
Sewer
64.36
TOTAL INTEREST:
2,752.68
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Licenses and Permits
Town of Swampscott
Where the Money Came From
TRUST FUNDS:
Library
387.50
School
163.65
Cemetery
398.33
Alumni
95.24
Stabilization
1,401.77
TOTAL TRUST FUNDS
2,446.49
CEMETERY:
Lots
9,630.00
Fees
5,322.04
Recording Fees
42.00
Perpetual Care
103.81
TOTAL CEMETERY
15,097.85
WATER:
Rates
92,397.50
Services
13,525.92
Rents
1,750.00
Liens
5,140.24
Miscellaneous
67.28
TOTAL WATER
112,880.94
MISCELLANEOUS:
Dog Licenses
1,119.25
Withholding:
Federal
221,541.61
State
17,322.27
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS
239,983.13
REFUNDS:
Departmental
3,103.48
All Others
7,608.59
TOTAL REFUNDS
10,712.07
TOTAL RECEIPTS
6,339,751.62
Where the Money Went
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Moderator
150.00
Town Meeting
207.50
Finance Committee:
Wages
600.00
Others
122.68
Selectmen
Wages
7,203.00
Office Expense
1,169.62
Travel
89.30
Contingent
475.90
Accountant
Wages
10,701.50
Office
494.15
Travel
98.69
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Where the Money Went
Treasurer
Wages
9,253.00
Office Expense
3,498.92
Certification of Notes and Bonds
1,899.89
Tax Title
1,244.12
Collector of Taxes
Wages
6,553.00
Office Expense
2,659.18
Insurance
823.75
Travel
76.25
Conferences
50.00
Law
Salary
6,700.00
Expense
2,643.78
Travel
100.00
Town Clerk
Wages
6,335.00
Office Expense
1,675.00
Travel in State
10.35
Travel Out of State
100.00
Election
Wages
5,553.00
Office Expense
2,287.28
Assessors
Wages
10,556.00
Office Expense
2,642.12
Travel
150.00
Conventions
143.33
Administration Building
Wages
13,755.00
Expenses
3,223.91
Old Town Hall
1,305.68
Planning Board
Wages
100.00
Expenses
189.75
Board of Appeals
Wages
200.00
Expenses
456.96
Contributory Retirement
38,620.50
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT
144,118.21
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY :
Police Department:
Wages
161,753.56
Office Expense
2,693.63
Travel
47.60
Building Expense
3,262.86
Maintenance
3,690.99
Supplies
1,247.95
Mobile Radio
1,092.43
Uniforms
2,332.67
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Where the Money Went
Travel Out of State Ambulettes
150.00
4,190.22
Fire Department:
Wages
178,656.27
Office Expense
905.75
Travel
160.50
Building Expense
4,345.90
Maintenance
4,651.00
Communications
1,199.99
Travel Out of State
150.00
Uniforms
790.87
Fire Engine
41.07
Central Station Repairs
91.00
New Fire Station
57,774.42
Civil Defense
Wages
1,500.00
Protection
5,291.95
Constable
100.00
Sealer Weights and Measures
Wages
750.00
Expenses
183.03
Travel
150.00
Travel (Out of Town)
50.00
Building Inspector
Wages
2,730.00
Office Expense
174.61
Travel
300.00
Wire Inspector
Wages
1,150.00
Office Expense
174.05
Travel
310.00
Dog Officer
Wages
879.96
Office Expense
71.95
Truck Transportation
200.00
Supplies and Pound
400.00
Insurance
40,068.56
Harbormaster
340.00
TOTAL PROTECTION PERSON
AND PROPERTY
484,052.79
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Health
Wages
14,520.00
Office Expense
522.93
Travel
1,190.00
Inspection-Tests
4,496.84
Mosquitoes
1,471.58
Travel Out of State
150.00
Refuse and Garbage
70,184.57
TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION
92,535.92
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Where the Money Went
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Public Works
Wages
268,231.38
Office Expense
1,694.51
Travel in Town
1,980.00
Travel Out of Town
97.82
Building Expense
9,373.61
Maintenance
9,802.66
Supplies
20,533.98
Travel Out of State
142.04
Insurance
60.00
Snow & Ice
Wages
9,816.55
Expense
9,335.12
Lighting Streets
55,106.28
Highway
Chapter 90
117.45
Chapter 718
221.50
Drains:
Ryan Place
26.05
Forest Avenue Article 47
11,192.00
Forest Avenue Article 48
21,488.00
Sidewalks
Replacements
5,744.12
Continuous
1,469.17
Roads:
Muriel Road
2,982.00
Bay View Drive
34.28
Crosman Avenue
3,496.11
Cutting Road
3,917.05
Nantucket Avenue
383.90
Longley Avenue
7,092.72
Millett Road
11.50
Clarke Road
1,984.50
Humphrey-Puritan etc.
3,578.01
Stetson Avenue
4,000.00
Sewer
Emergency
1,756.29
Root Remover
3,192.35
Jeep
2,997.25
Article 42, 43, and 44
8,230.84
Park
Moth
4,552.91
Dutch Elm
6,892.90
Shade Trees
1,964.84
Recreation
3,312.99
Cemetery
Improvements
5,967.64
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
EXCLUDING WATER
492,780.32
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Town of Swampscott
Where the Money Went
PUBLIC WORKS WATER
Water
Wages
47,848.71
Office Expense
1,620.66
Travel In Town
840.00
Travel Out of Town
8.00
Building Expenses
228.23
Maintenance
967.24
Supplies
12,263.30
Travel Out of State
147.29
Emergency
2,121.57
Metropolitan
34,779.68
Mains
Forest Avenue 1958
21,502.51
Foster Dam
3,346.99
1957 Mains
71.71
1958 Mains
2,376.00
New Construction
4,275.13
Distribution Survey
3,037.50
U.S. Project 19-P-3031-30 Mass.
12,508.34
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS WATER:
147,942.86
CHARITIES, VETERANS' SERVICES, PENSIONS:
Public Welfare:
Wages
12,207.99
Assistance
113,106.05
U.S. Grant A.D.C. Administration
1,714.96
A.D.C. Assistance
6,693.84
D.A. Administration
574.00
D.A. Assistance
2,781.45
O.A.A. Administration
7,309.15
O.A.A. Assistance
76,565.67
O.A.A. Wages
1,090.00
Veterans' Services:
Wages
1,580.00
Office Expenses
306.97
Travel
147.17
Assistance
13,494.23
Pensions
40,114.08
Workmen's Compensation
Wages
350.00
Office Expenses
18.85
Expenses
4,383.19
TOTAL CHARITIES ETC.
282,437.6
SCHOOLS
Wages
848,049.15
Office Expense
7,620.62
Travel
2,278.65
Building Expense
58,196.63
Miscellaneous
70,957.10
Insurance
1,874.34
Travel (Out of State)
923.33
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Where the Money Went
Lunch
53,073.16
Athletic
8,957.57
Jr. High School Bldg. Committee
1.293,311.91
Hadley Repairs
63,693.80
Adult Education Federal Education
1,608.00
TOTAL SCHOOLS
2,411,708.46
LIBRARY
Wages
33,693.60
Office Expense
1,390.10
Building Expense
2,833.21
Travel
16.17
Material
6,372.17
New Addition
50.00
Travel Out of State
125.00
TOTAL LIBRARY
44,480.25
JNCLASSIFIED:
Stabilization Fund
9.880.22
Legion Building Lease
1,750.00
Town Reports
2,297.00
Fourth of July
360.08
Memorial Day
1,249.92
Veteran's Day
200.00
Christmas Lights
1,000.00
Unpaid Bills
625.42
Ashley Case
4,500.00
Job Classification
148.04
Swimming Recreation
300.00
Tennis Court
499.87
Babe Ruth League
1,127.07
Transportation
1,995.00
Brown Judgement
3,200.00
Tax Title Refund
275.00
Warrants Payable
7,664.10
TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED
37,071.72
TRUSTS FUNDS:
Library-Morse
99.82
Thomson
33.00
Whittle
72.90
Ingalls
32.40
Cemetery Trusts
93.11
School-Phillips Medal
79.40
TOTAL TRUST FUNDS
410.63
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT
Anticipation of Revenue
500,000.00
Debt
239,000.00
Interest
76,616.43
Premiums
3,002.38
Fire Station Bond
35,000.00
TOTAL INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT
853,618.81
93
1,164.20
Town of Swampscott
Where the Money Went
AGENCY :
Withholding Tax-Federal
239,380.30
State
18,005.03
County Tax
110,419.32
T.B. Hospital
28,042.46
State Assessments
26,102.07
Dog Licenses
1,112.25
Estimated Receipts
18.85
TOTAL AGENCY
423,080.28
REFUNDS
Deducted from Expenditures
3,103.48
Real Estate etc.
20,551.07
TOTAL REFUNDS
23,654.55
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Cash on Hand December 31, 1959
901,859.22
6,339,751.62
Balance as of December 31, 1959
BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 31, 1959
Cash
901,859.22
Petty Cash
230.00
Warrants Payable
36,727.01
1956 Poll
2.00
1956 Real Estate
90.56
1957 Poll
2.00
1957 Personal
279.00
1957 Real Estate
2,543.11
1958 Poll
2.00
1958 Personal
942.40
1958 Real Estate
10,802.68
1959 Poll
10.00
1959 Personal
4,364.25
1959 Real Estate
72,296.97
1955 Excise
49.81
1956 Excise
68.04
1957 Excise
1,702.22
1958 Excise
3,418.88
1959 Excise
23,069.07
Unapportioned Sewers
10,021.54
1957 Sewers
421.77
1958 Sewers
39.55
1959 Sewers
4,228.75
Unapportioned Sidewalks
557.62
1958 Sidewalks
77.76
1959 Sidewalks
53.23
1957 Committed Interest
16.87
1958 Committed Interest
18.26
1959 Committed Interest
168.92
5,437,892.40
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Balance Sheet, December 31, 1959, continued
Suspended Sewer Assessments
610.16
Tax Titles
9,071.40
Tax Possessions
2,306.25
Estate of Deceased Persons
1,893.28
A/R Health
2,235.43
Public Welfare
319.92
A.D.C.
1,645.96
O.A.A. (Cities & Towns)
703.87
Vets Services
257.64
Schools
1,454.57
Park
441.80
Old Age Recovery
6,700.83
Water Rates
13,821.10
Services
2,188.33
Liens 1957
134.37
Liens 1958
287.47
Liens 1959
869.63
Miscellaneous
20.00
Overlay 1957
5,040.29
1958
5,562.36
1959
6,762.12
Overlay Reserve
39,383.23
Cemetery Receipts Res. for Appr.
15,280.83
Reserve for petty cash
230.00
Water Available Surplus
9,066.16
Phillips Medal Fund
4.78
Cemetery Trust Funds
569.96
Library: Morse Fund Thomson Fund
.85
Whittle Fund Ingalls
78.76
Trust Fund Transactions
233.05
A/R State Aid to Highways
2,263.55
County Aid to Highways
1,118.78
State & County Highway Aid Revenue
3,382.33
1958 Reservations
.01
1959 County Tax
1,946.74
Metropolitan Parks
2,225.09
Mosquito Control
2,908.00
Dog Licence Due County
7.00
Withholding Tax
282.30
State Withholding
48.68
Tailings
206.67
Excise Revenue
28,308.02
Special Assessment Revenue
15,604.27
Tax Title Revenue
9,071.40
Tax Possession Revenue
2,306.25
Departmental Revenue
7,062.19
Water Revenue
17,277.30
Estate Deceased Persons Revenue
1,893.28
1959 Revenue
1,676.98
1958 Revenue
649.69
Surplus Revenue
384,605.38
75.71
.71
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Balance Sheet, December 31, 1959, continued
Suspended Sewer Assessment Revenue
610.16
1957 Revenue
424.70
Fire Engine
13,458.93
New Fire Station
142,225.58
Civil Defense-Wages Protection
770.39
Chapter 90
2,289.74
Town Pier
11,250.00
Chapter 718
24,515.95
Ryan Place Drain
8,173.95
Sidewalk Replacement
2,671.96
Continuous Sidewalks
3,028.58
Monument Avenue
2,300.00
Harrison Avenue
1,750.00
Bay View Drive
2,565.72
Bates Road
6,600.00
Nantucket Avenue
2,716.10
Millett Road
2,388.50
Humphrey St., Puritan Rd., Burrill St.
15,704.49
1956 Sewer Construction
6,786.70
Sewers: Article 42, 43, 44
23,369.16
Forest Avenue, Water Loan
85.61
New Water Construction
3,724.87
A.D.C. Assistance
7,638.11
D.C. Administration
1,523.68
D.C. Assistance
1,159.47
O.A.A. Administration
5,968.24
O.A.A. Assistance
17,432.02
Pension Study Commission
30.00
School Lunch
587.14
Athletic Account
1,002.46
Jr. High School
165,383.24
Hadley Repairs
2,417.90
New High School
435.52
Adult Education
358.00
National Defense Education
397.32
Citizens Traffic Commission
250.00
Re-Valuation
300.00
Job Classification
851.96
High School Play Area
100.00
Swimming & Recreation Program
700.00
Tennis Court
1,500.13
Babe Ruth League
872.93
Transportation
505.00
Brown Judgement
3,200.00
Bond Premiums
1,881.77
1,089,214.42 1,089,214.42
DEBT STATEMENT
Public Works Outfall Sewer 48 Sewer 55
Interest Rate 2.0
1.6
Amount Outstanding $120,000.00 20,000.00
96
2,273.89
U.S. Grant-A.D.C. Administration
90.75
1959 Annual Report
Sewer 56
2.7
25,000.00
Drain 52
1.4
20,000.00
Water 54
1.6
35,000.00
Equipment 56
3.0
28,000.00
Water 58
2.75
20,000.00
Sewer 59
3.50
23,000.00
291,000.00
Schools
Clark 50*
1.75
165,000.00
Clark 50
1.75
66,000.00
Clark 51
1.75
45,000.00
Stanley 53
2.00
380,000.00
Hadley 56
2.25
93,000.00
Junior High 58*
3.00
1,545,000.00
2,294,000.00
Miscellaneous
Library Addition 55
1.7
55,000.00
Fire Trucks 55
1.7
4,000.00
Fire Station 59
3.25
190,000.00
249,000.00
Total
2,834,000.00
Treasurer's Report
Robert G. Byrne, Treasurer
In account with the Town of Swampscott for year ending December 31, 1959:
Balance on hand January 1, 1959
$ 2,015,200.83
Receipts and Income from all sources during 1959
4,324,550.79
$
6,339,751.62
Less Warrants Paid
$ 5,437,892.40
Balance on hand, December 31, 1959
$ 901,859.22
STATEMENT
INDICATING BORROWING CAPACITY AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1959:
Valuation, 1957, less abatements
$ 37,280,080.00
Valuation, 1958, less abatements
38,556,810.00
Valuation, 1959, less abatements
37,880,263.00
Total Valuation
$113,717,153.00
Average Valuation
$ 37,905,717.66
Five Per Cent (5%) of Average Valuation
$
1,895,285.88
Less Outstanding Debt Issued Inside Debt Limit
$ 1,069,000.00
Borrowing Capacity as of December 31, 1959 TRUST FUNDS $ 826,285.88
The following is a list of Trust Funds held by the Town Treasurer as Custodian of all Funds and Securities of the Town as provided for in Chap- ter 282 of the General Acts of 1915, indicating balances as of Dec. 31, 1959:
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Phillips Medal Fund
$ 2568.48
Joanna Morse Library Fund
5196.00
Ellen R. Whittle Library Fund
2000.00
Mary L. Thomson Library Fund
1000.00
Cemetery Gifts & Bequeaths Fund
6527.28
Emma Y. Stocker Cemetery Fund
517.90
Hattie F. Sherman Cemetery Fund
500.00
Manuel Ross Scholarship Fund
287.33
Perpetual Care of Cemetery Fund
6388.47
Clara F. Ingalls Fund
1706.00
Benjamin G. Ingalls Fund
1706.00
Grace T. Peterson Cemetery Fund *High School Alumni Fund
1990.66
4389.00
*This is not a Trust Fund as defined by law but is held by the Town Treas- urer in behalf of the Alumni Fund Committee.
Board of Public Welfare
Norbert A. Ulman, Chairman Paul C. Curtis Richard Chambers Walter L. Ranger, Director
During the year 1959 our case load showed a slight decrease from the pre- vious year. However our expenditures for assistance increased from $183,231.10 in 1958 to a new high of $200,481.18, an increase of $17,250.08. This increase was caused by the ever mounting cost of medical care. During 1959 the de- partment paid for 368 days of care in general hospitals against 220 days in 1958 and for 1394 days of care in chronic hospitals compared with 438 days the previous year.
The erection of 40 units of housing for the elderly by the Housing Auth- ority during 1960 should be of great assistance to some of our Old Age Ass- istance recipients who have found it increasingly difficult to secure suitable housing in the town.
We wish to express our appreciation to the Swampscott Visiting Nurse Association who made 363 visits during 1959 to recipients of public assistance and to the police department for their prompt and considerate service in mov- ing recipients to and from nursing homes and hospitals.
CASES AIDED
1958
1959
Cases
Persons
Cases
Persons
Old Age Assistance
193
193
186
186
Aid to Dependent Children
14
47
11
34
Disability Assistance
7
7
8
8
General Relief
37
91
31
73
The following is a summary of the financial operations of the department for the year 1959:
GENERAL RELIEF
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Wages
Relief by Town
12,207.99 9,702.45 21,910.44
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REIMBURSEMENTS
State Department Cities and Town Individuals
3,093.38* 508.92* 657.02 4,259.32
Net Cost to Town OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
$17,651.12
EXPENDITURES
For Assistance: Town Funds
92,398.02
Federal Funds
76,547.87
168,945.89
For Administration: Town Funds Federal Funds
1,090.00
7,309.15
8,399.15
177,345.04
REIMBURSEMENTS
For Assistance:
State Department
63,407.92*
Federal Government
67,883.89
Cities and Towns Individuals
1,331.86* 137,443.28
For Administration: Federal Government
8,524.70
145,967.98
Net Cost to Town
$31,377.06
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
EXPENDITURES
For Assistance: Town Funds
7,335.19 6,693.84
14,029.03
For Administration: Federal Funds
1,714.96
15,743.99
REIMBURSEMENTS
For Assistance:
State Department
3,901.95* 7,021.78
Federal Government
Support Payments
1,270.00
12,193.73
For Administration: Federal Funds
2,157.72
14,351.45
Net Cost to Town
$1,392.54
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
EXPENDITURES
For Assistance: Town Funds
5,022.36
99
4,819.61*
Federal Funds
Town of Swampscott
Federal Funds For Administration: Federal Funds
2,781.45
7,803.81
574.00
8,377.81
REIMBURSEMENTS
For Assistance:
State Department
2,921.45*
Federal Government
3,222.50
Individuals
209.20
6,353.15
For Administration:
State Department
326.71*
Federal Government
643.40
980.11
7,333.26
Net Cost to Town
$1,044.55
* Not available for use of this department.
FEDERAL FUNDS ON HAND, DECEMBER 31, 1959 For Assistance For Administration
Old Age Assistance
17,452.82
5,968.24
Aid to Dependent Children
7,638.11
2,273.89
Disability Assistance
1,159.47
1,523.68
Contributory Retirement System
Edward P. Carroll, Chairman Harold R. Austin I. Murray Adams, Secretary
Assets, as of December 31, 1959 were $436,742.17 an increase of over $45,797.17. For 1959 pension payments were $38,886.15 compared with $39,962.00 for 1958. Included in this figure are death benefits to widows whose husbands died as a result of injuries incurred while working, consequently are not pensions, but death benefits.
Active member 1959: 170; 1958: 167;
Pensioners, 1959: 29; 1958: 26.
There is on file in this office a detailed financial statement and a listing of all investments, available to all citizens.
World War II Memorial Fund
Ernest Manchin, Chairman Philip H. Stafford, Secretary John R. Cooper
David F. Doherty Benjamin Goldberg
Clement Kennedy Richard B. Johnson
The ninth annual report of the Trustees follows:
Two regular meetings of the Trustees were held at the New Ocean House, on the invitation of Colonel Clement Kennedy. At the annual meeting, Ern-
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est Manchin was elected chairman and Philip H. Stafford was elected secretary for the coming year.
The ninth annual scholarship, in the amount of $300.00, was awarded to Lewis M. Engleman, who enrolled at Brown University.
The total of the scholarships awarded to date is $2,500.00 The balance in the Fund as of December 31, 1959 follows: Salem Five Cents Savings Bank $5,607.75
Salem Savings Bank
5.985.68
Provident Institution for Savings
110.33
Total Balance $11,703.76 The Swampscott World War II Memorial Fund welcomes gifts and be- quests. It is suggested that those contemplating gifts or bequests, confer with any Trustee of the Fund. A letter received from the U. S. Treasury Department, states, "Contributions made to the Fund are deductible by the lonors in computing their taxable net income, etc."
Personnel Board
M. Stanley Metz, Chairman Frederick N. Balsor
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