Town annual report of Swampscott 1960, Part 8

Author: Swampscott, Massachusetts
Publication date: 1960
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 130


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Following is a list of communicable diseases reported during the past four years:


Diseases


1960


1959


1958


1957


Chicken Pox


158


52


101


168


German Measles


371


20


187


157


Hepatitis, Infectious


4


3


0


0


Measles


445


4


132


27


Meningitis


4


1


0


0


Mumps


43


19


176


15


Poliomyelitis


0


0


0


0


Salmonellosis


1


2


7


5


Syphilis


5


2


0


4


Scarlet Fever & Strep. Throats


93


11


7


11


Tuberculosis


0


2


0


1


Whooping Cough


0


1


6


1


The incidence of the common childhood diseases increased substantially over the last year especially Measles and German Measles, and we may expect a lower incidence in these diseases for the next year or two as the number of susceptible children will be relatively small. Four cases of Infectious Hep- atitis were reported with one death occurring from this disease. No cases of tuberculosis were reported this year, however, in spite of the decline in tuber- culosis there still remains a problem with unknown cases which are a hazard to every community. At present state wide plans are in progress through the joint efforts of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Massachu- setts Tuberculosis and Health League, and the Massachusetts Thoracic Society to eliminate tuberculosis. This can only be accomplished by more concentrated case finding methods, follow-up of active and arrested cases, contacts and screening programs. This department's activities in tuberculosis control for the past year included 196 visits to arrested and active cases, 325 visits to contacts and suspected cases, and a patch testing program in the community schools. A total of 964 pupils in Grades 1, 7, and 11 were patch tested with a result of 3 positive reactors being found. These results are very satisfactory and indicative of a low incidence of tuberculosis.


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There was a great increase in the number of reported Streptococcal throat infections, and in connection with this disease our department cooperated jointly with the Heart Association and a local physician in conducting a throat culture survey to determine the incidence to strep throat infections among apparently well school children. The survey consisted of 90 throat cultures from three different age groups in our schools with the result of strep throats being found in 11 children at the time of culture, indicating more than 12% of the children examined were carrying strep organisms. These results are provocative in that they indicate many undetected and untreated infections may be occurring among our school children, some of which can cause Rheu- matic Heart disease in later life.


As the State Health Department expanded the polio vaccine program to include fourth doses of vaccine for children and adults, we conducted three clinics prior to the polio season, at which 1.356 persons received booster polio immunizations. Our community also completed its fifth consecutive year with- out a case of Polio.


Our regular Diphtheria and Tetanus Immunization program was carried on in the schools with a total of 146 Booster Immunizations being given in Grades 1, 6, and 11.


The School Health Program at St. John's Parochial School, with a total of 430 pupils, has been planned and carried out under the direction of the Health Department. Vision and Audiometer testing was done in compliance with the Massachusetts School Health Law. The majority of the physical examinations were performed by family physicians a system which has proven of great value to the department as well as the children. The Public Health Nurse has been available at all times for conferences with the parents and teachers, in relation to various health problems.


Dental Caries in our school children is still one of the major Public Health problems confronting us. In an effort to reduce the number of defects we conduct dental inspections in Public and Parochial schools twice a year, in kindergarten through the 6th Grades. Notices are mailed to parents whose children show a need for dental work, and follow-up visits are made by the Public Health Nurse to many of these families as an educational measure to discuss nutrition and proper dental care.


Examinations and samplings of Town Bathing Areas indicate these facil- ities were relatively free from pollution this year. Chlorination and partial diversion of Stacey Brook continued to produce satisfactory results at Kings' Beach.


234 of the 500 licensed dogs were inoculated at the annual rabies clinic this year and an additional 40 dogs received private vaccinations.


The number of Plumbing Permits issued dropped from 472 last year to 384 this year.


In December a new Refuse Disposal site contract was negotiated for three years with the DeMatteo Firm of Quincy and our dumping problem is elimin- ated for this period provided no drastic restriction or changes take place at the Dump site. As an insurance measure against the time when open dump- ing is no longer allowed we strongly urge the Town to complete its plans for a Municipal Incinerator so that we will be ready to construct this building when the need arises.


In conclusion we wish to emphasize the changing problems in Public Health especially those associated to the increasing older age population and the concomitant organic diseases of this group.


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1960 Annual Report


Accounting Department


I. Murray Adams, Accountant


The economy continues troubled; unemployment is around 7%; over a million new cars are unsold; steel production is at 50% of capacity. Gross income is up; the cost of living continues to climb; production for the past five years has shown an increase of two percent per man hour, per year. There are a number of depressed areas, with the unemployed subsisting on a most meager diet, which is now being increased. Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York states that business definitely fell off during the last two months of 1960. It is probable that methods will be devised to solve these difficulties which may prove to be a departure from past governmental policies.


On the labor front there have been some very critical strikes resulting in the disruption of essential services, and great inconvenience. Some feel that labor, by going to extremes, will inevitably cause the adoption of stringent legislation regulating the right to strike. Some years have passed since the teamsters union was first investigated, yet all efforts to compel conformance with the law have been futile. Clever lawyers, and legal technicalities have so far thwarted every effort of the Federal government.


The Kaiser Company, and Armour, have set up councils, representing labor, management and the public, which have met with some success. It is possible that a commission will be set up on the national level in an attempt to ward off strikes before they occur.


At all levels of government demands are many. It is difficult to sort out the necessary from the frivolous. It is highly probable that all government expenditures will continue to increase. The primary question is the method of distribution of increased tax burdens.


We are one of the wealthiest nations in the world, producing more than we can consume; manufacturing more than can be sold. In time, it is hoped, that some adjustment may be made in methods of distribution, so that con- ditions will improve. But there are these fundamental problems; increasing taxes; irresponsibility of some labor unions; increased cost of living, and in- creasing unemployment. It is a challenge which calls for some sacrifice. Hap- pily the new leadership is proceeding vigorously.


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 the Division of Accounts. A detailed report of the receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1960, is available in this office.


Where the Money Came From


CASH ON HAND JANUARY 1, 1960


901,859.22


GENERAL REVENUE


Taxes-Town Poll


7,126.00 141,614.88 2,127,897.79


Real Estate


Tax Title Redemption


1,955.74


Housing Authority


1,362.30


Estate of Deceased Persons


386.00


TOTAL TAXES


2,280,342.71


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Personal


Town of Swampscott


STATE GRANTS:


Income


109,011.14


Corporation


128,708.13


Meal


4,927.75


Chapter 90


2,272.81


School Construction


5,824.80


Schools Chapter 70


76,094.63


National Defense


3,903.35


Youth Service


19.34


TOTAL STATE GRANTS


330,761.95


GRANTS AND GIFTS:


Chapter 90 County


1,136.41


Dog License Refund


1,496.71


TOTAL GRANTS AND GIFTS


2,633.12


U. S. GRANTS:


O.A.A. Administration


9,268.08


O.A.A. Assistance


68,674.26


A.D.C. Administration


2,731.07


A.D.C. Assistance


7,513.50


D.A. Administration


877.67


D.A. Assistance


4,032.09


TOTAL U. S. GRANTS


93,096.67


MISCELLANEOUS:


Court Fines


257.00


Licenses and Permits


2,173.00


TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS


2,430.00


OTHER TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS:


Motor Excise


296,372.05


Sewer


5,835.48


Sidewalk


1,294.87


TOTAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS


303,502.40


DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS:


Collectors Fees


1,694.40


Town Clerk Fees


1,740.25


Draft Board Rent


420.00


Tax Title Costs


33.00


Board of Appeals


405.00


Police


159.90


Sealer Weights and Measures


235.10


Building Inspector


685.00


Wire Inspector


657.00


Plumbing Inspector


1,482.00


Veterans Services


5,951.21


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Telephone


210.78


Health


410.64


Park


797.40


Tailings


95.06


Welfare


4,448.38


O.A.A. State


71,276.18


O.A.A. City or Town


6,545.09


A.D.C.


5,507.40


D.A.


3,472.12


O.A.A. Recovery


2,982.28


School Tuition


3,419.70


Vocational and Adult Education


1,715.21


Lunch


60,410.37


Athletics


9,800.81


Miscellaneous


724.98


Library


2,695.44


Miscellaneous


2,641.00


TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS


190,615.70


MUNICIPAL INDEBTNESS


Anticipation of Revenue


800,000.00


Loans


290,000.00


Premiums


618.70


Accrued Interest


169.17


TOTAL MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS


1,090,787.87


INTEREST:


Taxes


1,682.54


Excise


91.23


Tax Title


418.30


Committed Interest


853.41


TOTAL INTEREST


3,045.48


TRUST FUNDS:


Library


416.55


School


254.49


Cemetery


548.96


Stabilization


19,000.00


TOTAL TRUST FUNDS


20,220.00


CEMETERY:


Lots


7,244.00


Fees


4,511.03


Recording Fees


30.00


TOTAL CEMETERY


11,785.03


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WATER:


Rates


104,557.10


Services


16,379.75


Rents


1,500.00


Liens


5,599.35


TOTAL WATER


128,036.20


MISCELLANEOUS:


Dog Licenses


987.75


Withholding:


Federal


243,677.06


State


21,246.67


TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS


265,911.48


REFUNDS:


Departmental


7,180.23


All Others


2,294.90


TOTAL REFUNDS


9,475.13


TOTAL RECEIPTS


5,634,502.96


Where the Money Went


GENERAL GOVERNMENT:


Moderator


150.00


Town Meeting


158.75


Finance Committee


Wages


600.00


Expenses


49.54


Selectmen


Wages


7,170.00


Office Expense


1,015.16


Travel


100.00


Contingent


1,211.86


Tax Title Study


1,709.00


Accountant


Wages


11,317.00


Office Expense


535.00


Travel


100.00


Treasurer


Wages


9,470.00


Office Expense


2,556.12


Certification Notes and Bonds


20.00


Tax Title Foreclosures


1,250.00


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Collector of Taxes


Wages


6,582.15


Office Expense


2,407.41


Insurance


813.65


Tax Title Costs


21.00


Conferences etc.


129.70


Furniture and Fixtures


1,040.00


Law


Salary


5,600.00


Expenses


1,144.06


Town Clerk


Wages


6,657.75


Office Expense


728.55


Travel in State


200.00


Insurance


10.00


Election


Wages


8,305.00


Office Expense


2,840.35


Assessors


Wages


10,990.00


Office Expense


2,559.05


Travel


149.30


Conventions


113.03


Administration Building


Wages


13,972.00


Building Expense


3,353.93


Old Fire Station Expense


626.83


Planning Board


Wages


100.00


Expenses


422.04


Board of Appeals


Wages


250.00


Expenses


611.20


Contributory Retirement


40,572.58


Personnel Board


81.91


TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT


147,693.92


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PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY :


Police Department


Wages


170,305.43


Office Expense


2,799.85


Travel


42.75


Building Expense


1,494.64


Maintenance


3,898.92


Supplies


1,248.63


Mobile Radio


1,107.00


State Training School


270.40


Uniforms


2,008.99


Cars


3,494.00


Radio Equipment, Art. 29


5,673.70


TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT


192,344.31


Fire Department


Wages


191,889.95


Office Expense


1,194.30


Travel


192.90


Building Expense


4,260.17


Maintenance


3,577.19


Communication


1,246.94


Travel Out of State


150.00


Uniforms


659.27


Engine


13,458.91


New Station


123,765.88


TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT


340,395.51


Civil Defense


Wages


1,500.00


Municipal Protection


4,862.09


Constable


100.00


Sealer of Weights and Measures


Wages


750.00


Expenses


165.00


Travel


145.00


Travel Out of Town


55.00


Building Inspector


Wages


2,730.00


Office Expense


143.89


Travel


300.00


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Wire Inspector


Wages


1,250.00


Office Expense


168.78


Travel


335.00


Dog Officer


Wages


880.00


Office Expense


75.00


Transportation


200.00


Supplies and Pound


348.50


Insurance


50,372.73


Harbor Master - Wages


325.00


TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS PROTECTION


64,705.99


TOTAL PROTECTION PERSON AND PROPERTY


597,445.81


HEALTH AND SANITATION:


Health


Wages


15,350.00


Office Expense


555.66


Travel


1,139.00


Inspection - Tests


4,753.93


Travel Out of State


150.00


Mosquitoes


1,558.32


Refuse and Garbage


71,147.12


TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION


94,654.03


PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT


Public Works


Wages


280,540.35


Office Expense


1,567.49


Travel In Town


1,930.00


Travel Out of Town


103.64


Building Expense


8,867.69


Maintenance


9,979.76


Supplies


18,827.88


Insurance


145.00


Equipment


19,000.00


Hurricane 'Donna'


6,806.65


Highway


Chapter 718


21,651.46


Chapter 90


902.89


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Snow and Ice - Wages


14,683.58


Snow and Ice - Expenses


14,833.34


Lighting Streets


51,677.19


Sidewalk Replacement


4,163.51


Continuous Sidewalks


2,850.63


Town Pier


11,250.00


Bay View Drive


2,525.59


Ryan Place Drain


13.00


Nantucket Avenue


2,688.25


Forest Avenue


18,465.72


Aspen Road


9,763.23


Sewers


Emergency


586.36


Construction 1956


1,249.64


Articles 42-43-44 (1959)


5,016.43


Park


Moth


3,850.67


Dutch Elm


4,918.69


Shade Trees


1,499.89


Recreation


3,279.38


Swimming


384.00


Tennis Courts


1,477.70


Babe Ruth League


872.93


Cemetery


Improvements


12,088.04


TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS EXCLUDING WATER


538,460.58


PUBLIC WORKS WATER


Water


Wages


48,020.43


Office Expense


1,947.53


Travel in Town


840.00


Travel Out of Town


13.26


Building Expense


219.88


Maintenance


887.22


Supplies


12,637.11


Emergency


4,357.88


Mains 1960


11,323.25


TOTAL WATER


80,246.56


CHARITIES, VETERANS' SERVICES, PENSIONS:


Public Welfare


Wages


14,127.70


Assistance


123,554.14


O.A.A. Wages


1,090.00


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U. S. GRANTS


O.A.A. Administration


8,204.61


O.A.A. Assistance


76,303.58


A.D.C. Administration


892.25


A.D.C. Assistance


3,503.20


D.A. Assistance


2,365.35


TOTAL PUBLIC WELFARE


230,040.83


VETERANS SERVICES


Wages


1,580.00


Office Expense


266.90


Travel


193.67


Assistance


15,533.34


TOTAL VETERANS SERVICES


17,573.91


PENSIONS


38,979.29


38,979.29


WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION:


Wages


500.00


Expenses


1,048.67


TOTAL WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION


1,548.67


SCHOOLS


Wages


937,986.28


Office Expense


9,008.42


Travel


1,495.65


Building Expense


61,300.46


Supplies


71,342.21


Insurance


1,555.13


Travel Out of State


1,114.34


Lunch


60,377.32


Athletic


10,414.89


New Jr. High School


147,392.57


Hadley Repairs


2,417.90


Federal Education


1,943.27


Federal Aid Project


3,419.31


Adult Education


358.00


TOTAL SCHOOLS


1,310,125.75


LIBRARY


33,347.06


Wages Office Expenses


1,259.41


Building Expense


3,950.25


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Travel Materials Travel Out of State


24.53


6,444.23


134.62


TOTAL LIBRARY


45,160.10


UNCLASSIFIED


Legion Building Lease


1,750.00


Town Reports


2,383.85


Memorial Day


1,296.21


Fourth of July


1,138.43


Veterans Day


199.59


Christmas Lights


1,000.00


Unpaid Bills


457.24


Pension Study Committee


24.88


Stabilization Fund


10,000.00


Warrants Payable


15,770.81


TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED


34,021.01


TRUST FUNDS


LIBRARY


Whittle


50.01


Thomson


35.15


Morse


255.67


Ingalls


197.32


SCHOOL


Phillips Medal


68.78


Ross - Alumni


374.09


CEMETERY


315.86


TOTAL TRUST FUNDS


1,296.88


INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT


Anticipation of Revenue


800,000.00


Principal


245,000.00


Anticipation of Revenue Interest


8,550.70


Interest


78,070.75


Bond Premiums


981.87


TOTAL INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT


1,132,603.32


AGENCY :


Withholding Tax Federal State


219,897.42 15,460.55


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County Tax


108,332.84


Tuberculosis Hospital


27,158.39


State Audit


2,124.29


State Retirement


75.90


State Reservations


27,192.29


Metropolitan Water


35,225.44


Dog License


982.50


TOTAL AGENCY


436,449.62


REFUNDS:


Deducted from Expenditures


9,255.53


Real Estate etc.


19,621.22


TOTAL REFUNDS


28,876.75


TOTAL EXPENDITURES


4,735,177.03


CASH ON HAND DECEMBER 31, 1960


899,325.93


5,634,502.96


DEBT STATEMENT


Public Works


Interest Rate


Amount Outstanding


Outfall Sewer 48


2.0


105,000.00


Sewer 55


1.6


15,000.00


Sewer 56


2.7


20,000.00


Drain 52


1.4


10,000.00


Water 54


1.6


30,000.00


Equipment 56


3.00


13,000.00


Water 58


2.75


15,000.00


Sewer 59


3.50


18,000.00


Water 60


3.00


290,000.00


516,000.00


Schools


Clark 50*


1.75


150,000.00


Clark 50


1.75


60,000.00


Clark 51


1.75


40,000.00


Stanley 53


2.00


350,000.00


Hadley 56


2.25


78,000.00


Jr. High 58*


3.00


1,460,000.00


2,138,000.00


Miscellaneous


Library Addition 55


1.7


45,000.00


Fire Station 59


3.25


180,000.00


225,000.00


Total


2,879,000.00


*Issued outside the debt limit.


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Town of Swampscott


Board of Public Welfare


Norbert A. Ulman, Chairman Paul C. Curtis Richard Chambers Walter L. Ranger, Director


During the year 1960 our case load showed a slight increase over the previous year and our total expenditures for assistance increased from $200,- 481.18 to $207,677.17. However the net cost to the Town for the operation of the department decreased from $51,465.25 in 1959 to $36,277.05 for 1960.


On July 1, 1960 a cost of living increase of 5.2% was added to all public assistance budgets and at the present time the cost of living adjustment is 30.9% above the standards set in 1949.


Chapter 781 of the Acts of 1960 which became effective October 1, 1960 created a new category of public assistance entitled "Medical Assitsance for the Aged". The new program is for medical expense only and the rules and regulations regarding eligibility are far more liberal than under the Old Age Assistance program. The cost of the new program is divided as follows: 1/2 by the Federal Government, 2/3 of the balance by the State, and the remainder by the town of residence. Chapter 781 also provides for State reimbursement of 25% of our administrative expenses for the new medical program, Old Age Assistance, and Aid to Dependent Children program in addition to the Federal reimbursement of 50% previously received for administration.


Although the department is to receive reimbursement from the Federal and State amounting to 5/6 of our expenditures for medical assistance it is necessary for the Town to appropriate sufficient funds to cover the State and local shares as State reimbursements are returned to the Town and are not available for use of this department.


We wish to express our deep appreciation to the Swampscott Visiting Nurse Association who made 400 visits during 1960 on recipients of public assistance and to the Police Department for their prompt and considerate service in moving recipients to and from hospitals and nursing homes.


CASES AIDED


1959


1960


Cases


Persons 186


Cases


Persons


Old Age Assistance


186


176


176


Medical Assistance for the Aged


23


23


Aid to Dependent Children


11


34


14


46


Disability Assistance


8


8


11


11


General Relief


31


73


38


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The following is a summary of the financial operations of the department for the year 1960:


GENERAL RELIEF


EXPENDITURES


Salaries and Wages


15,253.37


Relief by Town In Town Other Cities and Towns


2,867.85


3,254.93


6,122.78


21,376.15


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REIMBURSEMENTS


State Department Cities and Towns Individuals


2,717.18*


1,731.20*


119.44


4,567.82


Net Cost to Town


$16,808.33


OLD AGE ASSISTANCE


EXPENDITURES


For Assistance:


Town Funds


89,179.40


Federal Funds


76,605.04


165,784.44


For Administration:


Town Funds


1,090.00


Federal Funds


8,204.61


9,294.61


175,079.05


REIMBURSEMENTS


For Assistance:


State Department


75,087.41*


Federal Government


72,640.50


Cities and Towns


6,545.49*


Individuals


2,207.20*


156,480.60


For Administration:


Federal Government


9,268.08


165,748.68


Net Cost to Town


$9,330.37


AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN


EXPENDITURES


For Assistance:


Town Funds


14,101.05


Federal Funds


3,536.10


17,637.15


For Administration:


Federal Funds


892.25


18,529.40


REIMBURSEMENTS


For Assistance:


State Department


5,507.40*


Federal Government


8,120.00


Support Payments


1,080.00


14.707.40


For Administration:


Federal Government


2,124.57


16,831.97


Net Cost to Town


$1,697.43


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DISABILITY ASSISTANCE


EXPENDITURES


For Assistance:


Town Funds Federal Funds


6,805.08


2,332.45


9,137.53


REIMBURSEMENTS


For Assistance:


State Department


3,870.49*


Federal Government


3,906.50


7,776.99


For Administration:


State Department


501.63


Federal Government


1,003.26


1,504.89


9,281.88


Net Cost to Town (Credit) $144.35


MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED


EXPENDITURES


For Assistance: Town Funds


8,585.27


Net Cost to Town


$8,585.27


*Not Available for use of this Department


FEDERAL FUNDS ON HAND, DECEMBER 31, 1960 .


For Assistance For 'Administration


Old Age Assistance


13,768.94


7,031.71


Aid to Dependent Children


12,222.01


3,506.21


Disability Assistance


2,733.52


2,526.94


Contributory


Retirement System


Edward P. Carroll, Chairman Harold R. Austin I. Murray Adams, Secretary


1960


1959


Assets


$480,302.82


$436,742.17*


Active Members


177


170


Pensioners


29


29±


Pensions


$42,312.77


$38,886.15


*Includes death benefits, which are not pensions.


#Two Pensioners died during 1960, but there are two new pensioners.


There is available in this office a detailed financial statement and a listing of all investments.


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Treasurer's Report


Robert G. Byrne, Treasurer


In account with the Town of Swampscott for year ending December 31, 1960:


Balance on hand January 1, 1960


$ 901,859.22


Receipts and Income from all sources during 1960


4,732,643.74


$5,634.502.96


Less Warrants Paid


4,735,177.03


Balance on hand December 31, 1960


$ 899,325.93


STATEMENT


INDICATING BORROWING CAPACITY AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1960:


Valuation, 1958, less abatements


$ 38,556,810.00


Valuation, 1959, less abatements


37,880,263.00


Valuation, 1960, less abatements


38,974,941.00


Total Valuation


$115,412,014.00


Average Valuation


38,470,671.33


Five Per cent (5%) of Average Valuation


1,923,533.57


Less Outstanding Debt Issued Inside Debt Limit


934,000.00


Borrowing Capacity as of December 31, 1960


$ 989,533.57


TRUST FUNDS


The following is a list of Trust Funds held by the Town Treasurer as Cus- todian of all Funds and Securities of the Town as provided for in Chapter 282 of the General Acts of 1915, indicating balances as of December 31, 1960:


Phillips Medal Fund


$2,568.48


Joanna Morse Library Fund


5,196.00


Ellen R. Whittle Library Fund


2,000.00


Mary L. Thomson Library Fund


1,000.00


Cemetery Gifts and Bequeaths Fund


6,527.28


Emma Y. Stocker Cemetery Fund


517.90


Hattie F. Sherman Cemetery Fund


500.00


Manuel Ross Scholarship Fund


187.33


Perpetual Care of Cemetery Fund


6,388.47


Clara F. Ingalls Fund


1,706.00


Benjamin G. Ingalls Fund


1,706.00


Grace T. Peterson Cemetery Fund


1,979.66


*High School Alumni Fund


5,146.34


*This is not a Trust Fund as defined by law but is held by the Town Trea- surer in behalf of the Alumni Fund Committee.


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Town, of Swampscott


Building Inspector


Raymond O. Doane, Building Inspector


Dwellings


Permits


Estimated Cost


New


29


Alterations and Additions


25


$ 375,500.00 39,750.00


Private Garages


New


28


52,100.00


Alterations and Additions


3


2,800.00


Miscellaneous


Housing for the Elderly


1


470,000.00


Clothing Store


1


170,000.00


Hotel (Alterations)


1


40,000.00


Gas Station


1


25,000.00


Insurance Office


1


12,000.00


Oil Storage Shed


1


10,000.00


Office and Storeroom


1


10,000.00


Restaurant (Fire Damage)


1


6,000.00


Barber Shop


1


5,000.00


Lumber Shed


1


2,000.00


Tool Houses


2


800.00


Demolish Dwellings


5


102


$1,220,950.00


Building Permits Issued


102


Permits to Shingle


35


137


Number of Inspections (Buildings)


325


Number of Inspections (Shingling)


40


365


Amount of Building Fees Collected


$786.00


Elevator Operators' Licenses Issued New


3


3.00


Renewals


2


1.00


$790.00


All hotels and elevators have been inspected and returns made to the State.


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1960 Annual Report


Board of Appeals


C. Glover Bowes, Chairman


Eustis B. Grimes


T. Paul Corcoran, Jr.


Associate Members


John S. McKenney


Warren C. Hutchins


The Board of Appeals of the Town of Swampscott, herewith submits its Annual Report for the year 1960. The Board heard twenty-eight cases, of which 9 were for Variances, 18 for Use and Business Permits and 1 on Signs. We wish to thank the various departments and the Town Counsel for their help and cooperation throughout the year.


Jury List


Ackerman, Edward D. Adey, Charles


Anderson, Ralph E.


Ashman, Mayo M. Baur, Anna G.


Bean, Raymond E.


Berkover, Jacob


Bisenti, Cirillo V.


Blair Frederick C.


108 Stetson Avenue 25 Puritan Road


Repair Aircraft Instru.


Blanchette, Phyllis


29 Bristol Avenue 75 Bay View Drive


Salesman Electrical Engineer


Sexton


Engineering Laboratory


Brigham, Paul W.


Bromberg, Ethel I.


73 Buena Vista Street


8 Essex Street


40 Mountain Avenue


Lynn Sand and Stone Assembler Milk-man Clipper


Cerone, Alfio


6 Essex Avenue


Self-Em. Boat Builder




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