Town annual report of Weymouth 1944, Part 10

Author: Weymouth (Mass.)
Publication date: 1944
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 250


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830 1013 1568


850 1007 1337 12431


Signed, John F. Reardon, Chairman Julian R. Merchant, Clerk Robert H. Buchan Lawrence Corridan


REPORT OF ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMMITTEE


Weymouth, Massachusetts December 30, 1944


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


This committee has been able to do little but maintain the town's 1800 lights during the years 1942, 1943, and 1944.


The restrictions ordered by the War Production Board have been considerably eased and we hope to be able to start lighting the many' newly accepted streets the coming year, provided the necessary materials can be obtained.


Most of the money returned to the town was due to credit for lights out following the September hurricane.


. Respectively submitted, Joseph Kelley, Chairman Alfred S. Tirrell Olindo Garofalo Walter R. Field J. Herbert Libbey, Clerk Electric Lighting Committee


BOARD OF HEALTH


Town of Weymouth


I herewith submit my report for the year ended December 31, 1944: During the year there have been issued 216 permits for Plumbing. Received for Plumbing permits $467


During the year there have been issued 24 permits for Cesspools and Septic tanks.


Received for Cesspools and Septic Tanks $24.


There was a total of 467 fixtures installed in new and old buildings. New 4 Old 212 Estimated Value $29,292


Respectfully submitted, George Marshall, Plumbing Inspector


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Fred E. Oelcher SL


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6


4


3


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REPORT OF THE ALEWIVE FISHERIES


1074 Pleasant Street East Weymouth 89, Mass. December 11, 1944


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Weymouth, Mass.


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my annual report as Superintendent of Alewive Fisheries for the year ending December 31, 1944.


Approximately (11,000) eleven thousand alewives were deposited in Whitmans Pond for spawning. The first catch was made on April 30th and the last on May 8, 1944.


Respectfully submitted, Thomas. M. O'Toole Superintendent of Alewive Fisheries December 31, 1944


REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


January 2, 1945


Weymouth, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit the report of the Tree Department for 1944.


1. A systematic tree trimming was begun in 1944. Care was taken to trim out dangerous and dead wood along our main highways and routes which children use to the various schools.


2. The removal of dead and diseased elm, maple and poplar trees was a tremendous task. We succeeded in topping out and removing 103 trees. Many of our elms are fast reaching their lifes end and along with Cephol- osporium wilt which is a very severe disease and Verticillium wilt which affects both maple and elm trees makes this item an annual necessity.


3. A systematic tree planting program was begun in 1944. 175 Norway maples and some Linden trees were set out during the spring and fall. We have been through two hurricanes now which has taken many of our old trees and along with the number we are losing annually due to fungus diseases and natural causes this program must be carried on for many years to come.


4. There are well over a hundred tree stumps which have been topped and left standing for many years. Not only are these unsightly and in some cases in a dangerous condition but also the Scolytus beetle, carrier of the Dutch-elm disease thrives on this sort of wood. This work was practically not attempted in 1944, but in 1945, we hope to remove as many of these as possible.


The destruction from the hurricane of Sept. 15, 1944, although not as serious as in 1938, gave us a lot of added work for three weeks when most of the damage was cleaned up. Weymouth had 18 trees uprooted, 20 trees snapped off and between 30 and 50 trees left in a dangerous condition.


Many thanks to the Street Department for their aid in picking up the brush. Thanks also to William Keefe at the Town dump for the efficient way he handled the great aomunt of brush, stumps and logs which were hauled there.


Respectfully submitted,


William E. MacQuinn, Tree Warden


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REPORT OF THE MOTH DEPARTMENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


January 2, 1945


Weymouth, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


Please accept the report of the Moth Department for 1944.


The Gypsy Moth although not too serious this year is becoming even closer to our town borders again, as the South Shore from the Cape northward to Hingham and Rockland was severely infested. Thus we look for real trouble in 1945. Every precaution was taken in our own Town this year both by spraying the trees and creosoting the egg clusters.


The Elm Leaf Beetle was kept in check by the usual spraying program.


There were a few light outbreaks of canker worms which were con- trolled by spraying.


The Tent Caterpillar an ever nuisance pest was controlled to a great extent by spraying and cutting wild cherries. Also the school children's efforts in collecting the egg cluster were a great help to the department.


There was a severe outbreak of the Satin moth in one section of North Weymouth but was quickly checked by spraying.


The sum of $1,250.00 was appropriated for private spraying and the Town was reimbursed by the sum of $1,263.00.


Respectfully submitted,


William E. MacQuinn, Moth Superintendent


REPORT OF THE TOWN INFIRMARY


Weymouth, Mass. January 2, 1945 '


To the Board of Selectmen Gentlemen:


The following is the report for the year ending December 31, 1944. January 1, 1944 - Ten Men


January 1, 1945 - Eleven Men


There were eight others that came and left during the year.


There have been repairs made.


Respectfully submitted, Fred P. Tolman


DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS


East Weymouth, Mass. December 30, 1944


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


I herewith submit to your Board the Annual Report for the newly titled Department of Veterans' Affairs, now established on a full time basis. The concern and forethought of the town in providing for Service- men and Veterans of the present emergency is well emphasized by the fact that a decisive majority of cases handled by the department since May first of this year were those of W. W. II association. This majority was made up primarily by dependents of Servicemen, except for 45 Honorably Discharged Veterans who called on the department for aid or advice in one way or another. Incidentally, this figure represents slightly more than one third of the total discharges recorded through November, 1944.


As of Monday, May 22, 1944, the facilities of the department were made available daily without interruption. The association of a capable


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assistant has proven to be a decided asset and has bean the means of developing records and bringing them up to date in a creditable manner. This, with the additional office recently provided, establishes the depart- ment on a sound functioning basis.


All in all we are pleased with results to date, and we have just cause to feel that our efforts have been successful, but whatever our success we attribute that success to the support given by your Board and the beneficial guidance and counsel of the Rehabilitation and Advisory Committee. We are mindful, too, of the valuable services rendered by the Weymouth Red Cross and Weymouth Family Service Society, together with the fine cooperative spirit displayed by the Weymouth Selective Service Board and the various Town Departments who, when called upon, served us so willingly and in such an efficient manner.


Following is a brief resume of our activities :-


Total cases handled, relief and kind


421


Detail of Relief :-


Classification


Number


Amount


Refund


World War II


47


$ 4660.49


War Allow.


$ 1345.75


World War I


21


6290.92


Military Aid


645.00


Spanish War


3


858.48


State Aid


310.00


Civil War


2


522.72


Outside Cities


and Towns


30.00


Total


73


$ 12332.61


$ 2330.75


Respectfully submitted, R. E. Stein, Administrator


BUDGET - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS


1944


1944


1945 Estimate


15%


Salaries :


Administrator


$ 1845.00


$ 1723.50


$ 3000.00


$450.00


Clerk


905.00


756.60


1300.00


260.00


Travel


400.00


285.50


400.00


Postage


101.00


150.00


Printing & Supplies


350.00


240.00


700.00


Total Administrative


$ 3500.00


$ 3106.60


$ 5550.00


Soldiers' Benefits, W. W. II


12775.00


12277.57


13200.00


Total


$16275.00


Credit a/c returned check


35.00


GRAND TOTAL


$16310.00


$15384.17


$18750.00


$710.00


Above budget for 1945 includes an increase in salary for the Adminis- trator and clerk, which we believe merits favorable consideration. An increase for Postage and supplies is also requested since no other provision is made for the expenses of the Town Rehabilitation and Advisory Committee. In 1944 postage, envelopes and paper for printing purposes provided for committee use cost approximately $90.00. Also, in the figure of $700.00 for supplies and printing, $400.00 is included for the purchase of a desk and a Photostat Machine with initial photostat supplies.


The twelve months' estimate for Soldiers' Benefits is based on an average of the total expended for October, November, and December of 1944. (December estimated at $1500.00)


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Administrative


Appropriated Expended


DETAIL OF 1944 ACCOUNT


Month


Monthly Case Load


Monthly Relief Cases


· Relief


Adm.


Total


Up to May 1


$ 3976:37


$ 20.50


$ 3995.87


May


39


23


1186.69


284.53


1471.22


June


41


23


783.04


305.83


1088.87


July


47


25


1262.90


388.95


1651.85


August


55


25


1008.65


361.04


1369.69


September


55


20


782.76


373.01


1135.77


October


65


16


934.92


493.04


1427.96


November


56


25


843.24


343.26


1186.50


December


65


33


1500.00


536.44


2036.44


Grand Total


421


192


$12277.57


$3106.60


$15384.17


REPORT OF THE STREET DEPARTMENT


December 26, 1944


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Weymouth, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


The sea wall along Wessagussett Road was completed during 1944. Under Chapter 90 Maintenance funds, State and County participating, Front Street was resurfaced from Washington Square to Federal Street.


STREETS ACCEPTED


Judson Road


Brewster Road


Raleigh Road


Rucille Avenue


Raycroft Avenue


Edgeworth Street


extension


Hitching Street


Kingman Street


Sagamore Road


Bursley Road


Blackstone Road


Peddock Road


RETIRED


William S. Hawley, July 12, 1944


Michael Moriarty, September 14, 1944


Samuel M. Harper, December 31, 1944


Many thanks to the Police, Fire and Water Department for their generous assistance during the year.


Respectfully submitted, T. J. Kelly, Superintendent of Streets


ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Gentlemen :


I respectfully submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1944.


It would appear, from general observation, that we have now reached our lowest point in Welfare Expenditures and may expect a slight upward trend under prevailing conditions.


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Again may I express my appreciation to your Board for your coopera- tion and to my fellow workers for their support.


Respectfully submitted, Thomas P. Delahunt, Agent


ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Gentlemen :


As agent of the Bureau of Old Age Assistance I respectfully submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1944:


Total applications received


76


Applications approved and assistance granted


66


Applications refused 457


10


Total number of cases on December 31, 1944


Total expenditures on Old Age Assistance


$241,847.45


Reimbursement from Federal Government 99,250.98


Reimbursement from Commonwealth 97,186.71


Reimbursement from other cities and towns 3,275.35


Approximate cost to town


42,134.41


Respectfully submitted, . Thomas P. Delahunt, Agent


ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen :


I hereby submit my report as Agent in charge of Aid to Dependent Children for the year ending December 31, 1944.


Total Applications received


16


Applications approved and assistance granted


14


Applications refused


2


Total number of families on December 31, 1944 39


Total number of children on December 31, 1944 112


Total expenditures on Aid to Dependent Children


$44,591.64


Reimbursement from Federal Government 9,776.07


Reimbursement from the Commonwealth 15,324.79


Approximate cost to the town 19,490.78


Respectfully submitted, Thomas P. Delahunt, Agent


REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT


January 5, 1945


The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Office


East Weymouth, Massachusetts


Gentlemen :


I respectfully submit my report of the activities of the Fire Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1944.


There were one hundred and eighty bell alarms and four hundred and eighty-seven still alarms for fires and other emergencies as listed below :


Dwellings 56 Sheds 3


91


Barns


Garages Church


1


Factories


6


Dine and Dance


3


1


3


1


Theatre


1


Railroad Station


1


Hen Houses


2


Yacht Club


2


Summer House


1


Boys Hut


2


Awnings


1


Laundry


1


Boats


2


Barge


2


Autos


27 6


Trucks


4


1


1


Chimney


21 42


Oil Burners


8


Electric Stove


1


Gas Stoves


2


Trouble with Heaters


10


Electric Light Pole


2


Transformer


1


Neon Sign


1


Persons locked out


6 6


Gasoline on Street


3


Auto Accidents


5


Sprinkler Alarms


2


Automatic Alarms


7 1


Washing Machine


1


Gas Leak


2


Garbage on Street


1


Child locked in bathroom


1 1


Drag for boy in pond


1


Rescue Dog in Pond


1


Rescue Sheep from Pond


1


Rescue Party in overturned Boat


1


Rescue boy from Tree


1


Baby caught in crib


1


Fuel Oil Tank Leaks


2 1


Pump out Lighter


1


Out of Town Calls


4


Wash Out Chimney Trees


4


First Aid to Man who fell onStreet


1


Take Cat from Roof


1


Take Bird from flue pipe


1


False Alarms


13


Dumps


16


92


3 6


Restaurants Schools Coffee Shop


Buses


Motorcycle


Trailer


Refrigerators


Resuscitator


Fuel Oil on Street


Rescue Boy from pond


Lost Child


1


Rubbish Grass


Woods


15 207 133


The apparatus is in good condition. A new Ladder Truck was put in commission, the old Ladder Truck being stored so. that it may be used in an emergency.


The Stations need repairing which we hope to have done this year.


I wish to thank the Officers and men for their Cooperation and to all that have assisted the Department in any way I wish to extend my sincere thanks.


Respectfully submitted,


Timothy G. McCarthy, Chief


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Engine 1


Engine 2


Engine 3


Engine 5


Squad


Ladder 1


Ladder 2


W. W. 2


W.W. 5


White


Boat


Alarms responded to


141


234


212


143


253


76


150


160


91


2


5


Ft. Hose used (21/2 inch)


5700


6400


11550


6100


2200


Ft. Hose used (Booster)


10000


19850


6000


9100


11540


200


39300


13000


Ft. Hose used (11/2 inch)


600


1100


1750


2450


Hose used (Chemical)


-


-


-


2


2


1


Extinguishers (Foam)


1


Extinguishers (Pyrene)


2


2


1


6


Extinguishers (CO 2)


17


Feet of Ladders


117.


125


94


99


246


278


693


Hours pumped at fires


14


271/2


141/2


23


1212


1/2


5434


31


Pump cans


134


100


31


20


45


6


10


319


32


Salvage covers spread


11


2


3


2


Chemical Tanks


1


Inhalator.


->


-


7


Lighting generator


Inspecton (Oil Burners)


197


Inspections (All Types)


25


43


70


60


.


-


-


400


6500


11000


-


-


-


-


Resuscitator


-


-


1312


4


1600


3050


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January 5, 1945


Chief Timothy G. McCarthy Fire Headquarters East Weymouth Massachusetts Dear Sir:


I respectfully submit my report of the activities of the Fire Alarm System for the year ending December 31, 1944:


Alarms of Fire 180


Second Alarms


2


Out of Town Calls 2


No School Signals 1 State Guard Call 1 False Alarms 13


The outside wire is in good condition, a part of which we try to replace each year.


One new Fire Alarm Box was added to the system at a new location. There are still twenty-five old type boxes on the system that should be replaced as soon as possible. There are also a number of locations where new boxes should be installed in the near future.


In concluding I wish to extend my sincere thanks for the services and cooperation rendered during the year.


Respectfully submitted, Edric J. Salisbury, Supt. of Fire Alarm


REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTER


December 31, 1944


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Gentlemen :


I respectfully submit my report as Harbor Master for the year 1944.


Lost Boats Recovered 20


Persons Rescued 11


Boats Assisted 12


Investigations Made


15


Launchings Policed


53


Respectfully submitted, George L. Foster, Harbor Master, Weymouth


REPORT OF THE SHELL FISH CONSTABLE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Gentlemen :


I respectfully submit my report as Shell Fish Constable for the year 1944.


In view that the Clam areas have been closed for Three (3) years no report of same is necessary. I would suggest the Board of Selectmen vote to reopen the area so Citizens can dig there again.


Respectfully submitted, George L. Foster, Shell Fish Constable


December 31, 1944


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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


December 31, 1944


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1944. The sealing fees amounted to $284.62.


My general work for the year is as follows:


Tested and sealed 1485 weighing and measuring devices.


Not sealed 44 weighing and measuring devices


Condemned 24 weighing and measuring devices


Trial weighings and , measurements of commodities sold or put up for sale and summary of inspections after sealing 1343 articles and devices.


Respectfully submitted, Charles W. Burgess, Sealer of Weights and Measures


ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Weymouth:


I am pleased to submit to you, and through you, to the Citizens of Weymouth, my Annual Report of the Taxes, Interest and Charges collected by me, as Collector of Taxes, during the year 1944. These collections, as made and paid. over to the Town Treasurer, apply to the several lists as committed to me by the Board of Assessors, for the years 1942, 1943 and 1944, and include assessments of Real and Personal Property, Moth, Polls, Motor Vehicles Excise and Water Liens.


1942 TAXES


Balance Outstanding January 1, 1944


$ 7,097.53


(Includes all kinds of 1942 Taxes)


Add Interest and Demands Charged and Collected during 1944:


Personal


$ .85


Real Estate and Moth


282.42


Water Liens added to 1942 Real Estate


31.60


Motor Vehicle Excise


5.42


320.29


Total


$ 7,417.82


Less


Collections of 1942 Taxes:


Personal


$ 15.94


Real Estate


5410.74


Moth


3.50


Water Liens added to 1942 Real Estate


624.67


Motor Vehicle Excise


47.04


Interest on Above


320.29


Total


$ 6422.18


Less Abatements and Tax Title Credits of 1942 Taxes:


Personal


$ 40.80


Real Estate


200.68


Real Estate Tax Title Credits


642.84


Water Lien Tax Title Credits


70.50


Motor Vehicle Excise


40.82


Total $ 995.64


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Total of Collections, Abatements and Tax Title Credits


$ 7,417.82


Balance of 1942 Taxes Outstanding December 31, 1944 1943 TAXES


None


Balance Outstanding January 1, 1944 (Includes all kinds of 1943 Taxes)


$ 92,291.74


Add Interest and Demands Charged and Collected during 1944: Personal


$ 26.42


Real Estate and Moth


1,859.70


Water Liens Added to 1943 Real Estate


45.95


Motor Vehicle Excise


64.46


Polls Interest


2.90


Polls-Demands


36.40


2,035.83


Total


$ 94,327.57


Less Collections of 1943 Taxes :


Personal


$ 1,255.38


Real Estate


76,209.90


Moth


237.50


Water Liens Added to 1943 Real Estate


1,640.47


Motor Vehicle Excise


2,747.63


Polls


224.00


Interest and Demands on above


2,035.83


Total


$ 84,350.71


Less Abatements and Tax Title Credit of 1943 Taxes:


Personal


$ 89.91


Real Estate


2,981.73


Moth


39.75


Real Estate Tax Title Credits


695.67


-


Water Liens Tax Titles Credits


43.00


Motor Vehicle Excise


609.16


Polis


184.00


Total


$ 4,643.22


Total Collections, Abatements and Tax Title Credits


$ 88,993.93


Balance Outstanding December 31, 1944


$ 5,333.64


Summary of Outstanding 1943 Taxes:


Personal


$ None


Real Estate


5,054.48


Moth


17.50


Water Liens added to 1943 Real Estate


243.00


Motor Vehicle Excise


18.66


Polls


None


Total


$ 5,333.64


1944 TAXES


Commitments to Collector by Board of Assessors:


Personal


$ 252,600.45


Real Estate


995,846.71


Water Liens Added to 1944 Real Estate


3,639.09


Moth


1,399.60


Motor Vehicle Excise


31,855.97


Polls


17,974.00


Total


$ 1,303,315.82


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Add Interest and Demands Charged and Collected during 1944: Personal $


2.48


Real Estate and Moth


149.11


Water Liens Added to 1944 Real Estate


1.47


Motor Vehicle Excise


55.98


Poll Demands


255.15


464.19


Total


$ 1,303,780.01


Less Collections of 1944 Taxes :


Personal'


$ 251,665.53


Real Estate


911,979.09


Moth


1,226.35


Water Liens Added to 1944 Real Estate


2,039.74


Motor Vehicle Excise


29,635.46


Polls


12,872.00


Interest and Demands on above


464.19


Total


$ 1,209,882.36


Less Abatements and Tax Title Credits of 1944 Taxes:


Personal


$ 90.60


Real Estate


8,510.68


Moth


42.00


Water Liens Added to 1944 Real Estate


None


Motor Vehicle Excise


710.24


Polls


4,774.00


Real Estate Tax Title Credits


2,757.60


Water Liens Tax Title Credits


58.29


Total


$ 16,943.41


Total Collections, Abatements and Tax Title Credits


$ 1,226,825.77 $ 76,954.24


Balance Outstanding December 31, 1944


Summary of Outstanding 1944 Taxes:


Personal


$ 844.32


Real Estate


72,599.34


Moth


131.25


Water Liens


1,541.06


Motor Vehicle Excise


1,510.27


Polls


328.00


Total


$ 76,954.24


Respectfully submitted, -


Frank W. Holbrook, Collector of Taxes


REPORT OF THE WEYMOUTH VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION


January 8, 1945 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen · Gentlemen :


The Weymouth Visiting Nurse Association has complteed its thirteenth year of nursing service to the people of the Town of Weymouth, and submits the following report :


The Chairman of nurses reports :


8,046 calls made by the nurses with 802 patients.


48 Well Baby Clinics were held. 465 Babies were examined. Ten regular meetings were held with an average attendance of 14.


Respectfully submitted, Jessie W. Bastey, Secretary


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


There was reported to this Board in 1944:


Scarlet Fever


78


Lobar Pneumonia


7


Pulmonary T. B.


15


Chicken Pox


8


Dog Bite


109


Cat Bite


1


Measles


23


Meningitus


8


German Measles


1


Mumps


9


Malaria


2


Whooping Cough


2


Diphtheria


1


It is interesting to note the case of Diphtheria was not a recipient of Diphtheria Toxin.


Weymouth Board of Health


REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TUFTS LECTURE FUND


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


On October 7, 1940, the Board of Selectmen voted that the Superintend- ent of Schools, the Chairman of the Tufts Library Trustees, and one other be appointed to act on all requests for transfers from the Tufts Lecture Fund. On October 16, 1940, Mr. Sandy Roulston, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, appointed Mrs. Florine E. Ducker as the third member of the committee.


This committee organized, and studied the entire problem, with the result that the following recommendations were made to the Board of Selectmen:


1. It is the unanimous opinion of the Committee that the practice of conducting Tufts Fund Lectures through the spon- sorship of various organizations should be discontinued; and such discontinuance is hereby recommended.


2. The Committee is unanimous in the opinion that Tufts Fund Lectures should be provided each year for the benefit of the citizens, either by this Committee or by some other Committee; and this method of administrating is hereby recommended.


3. Since the Tufts Fund reserve is limited, and since the annual income, on the basis of present investment returns, will probably not exceed $125.00 a year, the Committee is of unani- - mous opinion that the new practice should be to arrange for two lectures per year, supplementing the annual income from the reserve as necessary; and such recommendation is hereby made


On November 4, 1940, the Board of Selectmen accepted all recommen- dations and authorized the Committee to act under them.


At a subsequent meeting the Committee decided to delay temporarily arrangements for lectures until the Fund should have accumulated some re- serve. Under normal conditions the lectures would have started in the fall of 1942. Gasoline rationing in May, 1942, and transportation difficulties generally which developed from that time caused the Committee to delay further the start of such a series of lectures.


It is the hope of the Committee that conditions in 1945 will be such that the program may be initiated.


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The Committee will welcome receiving suggestions for lectures and programs from organized groups and individuals.


Respectfully submitted FLORINE E. DUCKER, Chairman CHARLES R. THIBADEAU, Secretary CLARANCE P. WHITTLE


REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


January 1, 1945


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen :


Following is the report of the Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1944.


Number of dogs quarantined 103


Number of cats quarantined 1


Cases investigated 8


Cattle checked from out of state 144


Respectfully submitted,


John H. Reidy, Inspector of Animals


ASSESSOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1944


January 11, 1945


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen :


We have assessed upon the polls, motor vehicle and trailer excise, water liens and estates of all persons liable to taxation, the sum of $1,303,315.82, and have committed the same to Frank W. Holbrook, Esq., the duly elected Collector of Taxes, with our warrants in due form of law, for the collections and payments, in accordance with the votes of the Town and warrants of the County of Norfolk and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.


Commitment January 14, 1944


$ 2,004.00


Commitment January 14, 1944


1,062.00


Commitmen February 1, 1944


2,321.86


Commitment March 1, 1944




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