Town annual report of Weymouth 1958, Part 18

Author: Weymouth (Mass.)
Publication date: 1958
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 466


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Receipts Reserved for Appropriations: Parking Meters Sewer Receipts


$4,918.63 58,573.05


63,491.68


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Appropriation Balances: Revenue :


General


Water


$3,277,579.58 271,981.59


Non-Revenue (Loan Balances) :


Sewer Construction 232,373.53


Street Construction 265,517.76


Libby Field Drainage 5,205.71


School Construction


272,217.32


Water 36,553.09


4,361,428.58


Loans Authorized and Unissued


500,000.00


Special Taxes: Removal of Dilapidated Buildings Chapter 143, Section 9, General Laws 652.90


112,572.38


Revolving Funds: School Lunch School Athletics


$19,247.31


2,179.92


21,427.23


Levy of 1957


Tax Judgments


Tax Titles and Possessions : Tax Titles Tax Possessions


$10,620.21 12,486.70


Overlay Reserved for Abatements: Levy of 1956 Levy of 1957


$6,291.63 67,997.37


74,289.00


Departmental:


Revenue Reserved Until Collected:


Public Welfare


$15,453.25


Old Age Assistance


1,434.81


School Hall Rentals


40.00


Farm Animal Excise


56.00


Special Assessment


40,544.51


Special Tax


652.90


Tax Judgment


55.10


Tax Title and Possession


23,106.91


Departmental


18,374.15


Water


75,643.15


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Levy of 1952


37.90


Levy of 1953


53.50


Levy of 1954


39.75


Levy of 1956


685.85


Levy of 1957


16,000.80


Reserve for Petty Cash Advances


300.00


Rates


57,411.12


New Services


380.21


Construction


998.72


Surplus Revenue: General:


$75,643.15


Current Year


$86.00


Aid to Highways:


State


$50,718.52 25,359.24


County


76,077.76


Estimated Receipts - to be Collected:


General $401,691.19


Water


104,587.32


506,278.51


Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise


106,594.57


Vocational School


1,446.09


18,374.15


Water:


Liens Added to Taxes:


Levy of 1951


35.30


Aid to Highways


76,077.76


$341,105.05


Prior Years .Water


310,076.91 27,772.18


337,935.09


23,106.91


55.10 Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus 8,056.84


GENERAL ACCOUNTS - (Cont.)


Loans Authorized:


Sewer Construction


Street Construction


School Construction


$300,000.00 200,000.00


500,000.00 1,000,000.00


Unprovided for or Overdrawn Accounts:


Overlay Deficits : Levy of 1949


$4,19


Levy of 1950


3.94


Levy of 1951


6.30


Levy of 1952


13.58


Levy of 1953


19.60


Levy of 1954


19.80


67.41


$6,709,465.08


$6,709,465.08


DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS


Apportioned Assessments Not Due: Sewer Particular Sewer


$125,435.00 128,378.00


Apporrtioned Sewer Assessment Revenue: Due in 1957 to 1976 inclusive $125,435.00


Apportioned Particular Sewer Assessment Revenue : Due in 1957 to 1976 inclusive 128,378.00


$253,813.00


$253,813.00


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DEBT ACCOUNTS


Serial Loans: Inside Debt Limit:


$4,048,000.00


General:


Sewer


$740,000.00


School


2,983,000.00


Highway


200,000.00


Surface Drain


125,000.00


3,475,000.00


Outside Debt Limit:


General:


Sewer


$400,000.00


School


2,601,000.00


Public Service


Enterprise : Water


474,000.00


3,475,000.00


$7,523,000.00


$7,523,000.00


Trust and Investment Funds: Cash and Securities: In Custody of Town Treasurer


$988,933.71


Principal Income


$10,000.00 8,070.08


$18,070.08


Laban Pratt Hospital Fund: Principal Income


$300,000.00 488,322.55


788,322.55


Net Funded or Fixed Debt: Inside Debt Limit: General


Outside Debt Limit:


$3,001,000.00


General Public Service Enterprise


474,000.00


4,048,000.00


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TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS


John C. Rhines Fund:


Quincy Tufts Fund: Principal Income


$2,000.00 441.40


2,441.40


Library Funds:


Alida M. Denton


$700.00


Francis Flint Forsythe


1,000.00


Mary Fifield King


2,101.45


Arthur E. Pratt


3,000.00


Charles Henry Pratt


500.00


William H. Pratt


2,798.80


Augustus J. Richards


5,012.00


Susan Hunt Stetson


2,500.00


Charles Q. Tirrell


1,000.00


Joseph E. Trask


12,847.88


Quincy Tufts:


Reading Room


2,500.00


Book


2,500.00


36,460.13


Elias S. Beals Park Fund:


Principal Income


$1,000.00


187.69


1,187.69


Laban Pratt Fountain Fund: Principal Income


$400.00


886.95


1,286.95


Quincy Tufts Free Lecture Fund: Principal Income


$5,000.00 2,576.53


7,576.53


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Cemetery Funds:


Quincy Tufts Martha Hannah King Ashwood


$500.00


97.97


612.81


Mary Fifield King Memorial


115.73


1,326.51


Investment Fund: Municipal Building Insurance


132,261.87


$988,933.71


$988,933.71


RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNTS


227 Contributory Retirement System: Cash and Securities


Contributory Retirement Funds :


$872,970.00


Annuity Savings


$595,793.49


Annuity Savings for Military Service Credits


3,383.91


Annuity Reserve


98,986.39


Pensions


157,618.79


Expense


3,657.79


Undistributed Income


13,529.63


$872,970.00


$872,970.00


REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL


January 5, 1959


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall East Weymouth, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


I hereby submit my report as Town Counsel for the period from Janu- ary 8, 1958 to January 5, 1959.


Please accept my sincere appreciation to your Honorable Board, to the other Boards and Commissions of the Town and the various depart- ment heads and employees for their wholehearted cooperation which I have received in carrying on the duties of this office.


In 1958 orders for takings were made in re streets, amounting to 22 in all, together with the widening of two additional streets, with 24 sepa- rate instruments of taking having been made. This involved to over 700 registered mail notices.


In such a Report you should be informed as to all cases in suit against or for the Town, and therefore I report as follows:


Land Takings


Abbott et al (Wessagussett Beach)


Pending


Town of Weymouth v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Water) Pending


Town of Weymouth v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Sewer) Pending


Graziano et al v. Town of Weymouth (Center School) Pending


Leo J. Green et al v. Town of Weymouth (Pleasant Street widening) Settlement now being effected


Norfolk Motors Inc. v. Town of Weymouth (Pleasant Street widening) Settlement now being effected


Massachusetts Equipment & Supply Co. v. Town of Weymouth (Ralph Talbot Walkaway) Pending McBurnie et al v. Town of Weymouth (Sewer) Pending


Town Actions


Abbott et al v. Town of Weymouth -


This case was tried before an Auditor in 1958 and the Auditor's Report was in favor of the Town of Weymouth.


Giguere v. Town of Weymouth - property damage (Street Department) Pending


Hagerty v. Town of Weymouth - personal injury (Street Department) Pending


Town of Weymouth v. Horsley - property damage Pending Mitchell v. Town of Weymouth - personal injury (Street Department) Pending


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Contract Actions


Pending


City of Boston v. Town of Weymouth (Welfare)


City of Boston v. Town of Weymouth (Welfare) Pending


Town of Weymouth v. Everett M. Holbrook Estate (Welfare) Pending Town of Weymouth v. Clerkin (School Department) Pending


Town of Weymouth v. Stoddard - rent (School Department) Pending Lawrence F. Sherrick v. Town of Weymouth (License question) Pending Trustees of Tufts Library v. Brundage (North Weymouth Branch Library) Pending


Administrative Hearings


There was one adminitrative hearing in 1958.


Board of Zoning Appeal Cases


DeMarco v. Board of Appeals


Pending


Wm. J. Fitzpatrick et als v. Board of Appeals


Pending


Tax Appeal Cases


Siroonion et al v. Board of Assessors Scheduled to be heard in January Equity Petitions


Birch Company


Pending - to be heard on Jury Waived on agreed statement of facts Settlements


Brown et al v. Town of Weymouth - Taking Settlement in amount authorized by Dept. of Public Works


Cushing v. Town of Weymouth - Court Action Settled


Davy v. Town of Weymouth - Land Taking Settled in accordance with amount authorized by the Town Town of Weymouth v. Quincy Contracting Corp. (Water Dept.) Settled for full amount due


Town of Weymouth v. Thompson (Tax Collection) Settlement in full


There have been many cases involving takings by the County of Nor- folk which have been processed for settlement through this office on the amount determined by the 'County Commissioners. These cases are ever increasing.


There were a number of tort actions settled during 1958 where liability was clear for the amount of damage involved, and always with the ap- proval of your Board.


Many written opinions have been furnished by this office to your Honorable Board, to the Board of Public Works, the Appropriation Com- mittee, the School Committee and the Board of Assessors, as well as other committees appointed at the Town Meeting.


This office has also prepared various articles for the Warrants of the Annual and Special Town Meetings.


All the contracts which have been called to the attention of this office have been examined, and in accordance with the context thereof have been approved or changed. It has been our endeavor to answer all questions submitted in writing as soon as possible.


Respectfully submitted, DANIEL L. O'DONNELL Town Counsel


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SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARMS


January 8, 1959


Chief Walter R. Murray Weymouth Fire Department


Dear Sir:


I respectfully submit my report of the Fire Alarm System for the year ending December 31, 1958.


Bell Alarms for Fires 211 False Alarms 56 Second Alarms 3 No Schol Signals 3


The outside lines are in good condition.


Nine (9) fire alarm boxes have been added to the system at new lo- cations.


I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all for the services and coop- eration rendered at all times.


Respectfully submitted, EDRIC J. SALISBURY Superintendent of Fire Alarm


DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES


East Weymouth, Mass. December 31, 1958


The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall


East Weymouth, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


We wish to submit herewith to your Board and through your Board to the townspeople our Annual Report for the year 1958.


Our financial cost has been slightly in excess of our 1957 expenditures. This was due to economic conditions in this area. Because of antici- pated static condition in this respect we are asking for the same amount for Veterans' Benefits as we received in 1958. The Town has received amout $40,000.0 in returns from the state, but there is more due because the State returns do not reflect the entire year of 1958.


Because all town department expenditures are covered by our Town Accountant we are not giving detailed expenditures of our office in this report. However, it must be borne in mind that the town is reimbursed fifty percent of all expenditures for Veterans' Benefits, War Allowance, and Sate Burial Allowance.


We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all those who assisted us in the performance of our duties this year. Also we wish to thank your Board and various Town Departments for their kind co- operation.


Respectfully submitted, F. I. LYONS, Director Department of Veterans' Services


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WEYMOUTH VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, INC.


Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the Year Ended December 31, 1958 CASH RECEIPTS:


Nurses Calls


$5,909.19


Town of Weymouth


7,500.00


Rentals


80.00


United Community Fund


10,000.00


Well Child Clinics


247.50


Gift-Restricted


133.50


Miscellaneous


28.94


Total Cash Receipts


$23,899.13


CASH DISBURSEMENTS:


Salaries


$17,730.97


Retirement


1.046.92


Workmen's Compensation Insurance


189.82


Rent


78.00


Nursing Supplies, Equipment


202.24


Laundry


210.09


Transportation


3.379.14


Office Supplies & Expense


146.52


Telephone


203.70


Well Child Clinic


570.00


Miscellaneous


121.00


Total Cash Disbursements


$23,878.40


REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PERSONNEL


January 14, 1959


Honorable Board of Selectmen


Town of Weymouth


Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


We herewith submit the Annual Report of the Personnel Board for the year ending December 31, 1958.


In 1958, the Personnel Board held meetings and considered several requests for reclassifications and articles referred to the Board by town meeting vote.


Reclassifications were approved in cases of retirement replacements and transfer of positions within the Public Works Department.


A study of administrative policies were made and revisions approved for adoption.


Respectfully submitted,


EDWARD F. BUTLER, Chairman


WILBUR F. WEEKS


JOSEPH F. HARRAGHY


ANDREW A. CHISHOLM


FRANCIS L. KELLY


WILLIAM A. TAYLOR, Personnel Officer


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REPORT OF DRAINAGE COMMITTEE


January 14, 1959


Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Weymouth Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


During the year 1958, the Drainage Committee concentrated on drain- age of the Smelt Brook watershed.


On May 28, 1957, the Weymouth Drainage Committee, the Braintree Flood Control Committee, and the Norfolk Soil Conservation District sub- mitted an application for federal assistance, under the Watershed Pro- tection and Flood Prevention Act, Public Law No. 566. for the Smelt Brook watershed. Meetings were held by the joint committees and interested agencies to determine the feasibility of works improvement.


The Smelt Brook watershed includes approximately 1,549 acres of land situated within the Towns of Weymouth and Braintree. Smelt Brook empties into the Weymouth Fore River at Weymouth Landing. The ob- jective of the project is to reduce and minimize damages to residences, businesses, and to roads and streets in the urbanized section of the water- shed, caused by flooding during periods of excessive runoff from intense storms.


In a report of preliminary investigation submitted to the joint com- mittees on June 11, 1958 by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, initial studies of damage conditions and possi- bilities for works of improvement were found to be generally sound for assstance by the Soil Conservation Service under authority of Public Law No. 566.


On November 14, 1958, the Weymouth Drainage Committee and the Braintree Flood Control Committee notified Mr. Robert M. Moyer, Water- shed Work Plan Party Leader, of the Soil Conservation Service, that we were in favor of the Service working out a design that will entail exca- vating of the present Pond Meadow to a minimum of five feet.


The working plans are now being prepared. The cost of land takings and land damages to be borne by the Towns of Weymouth and Braintree. The entire cost of flood control, exclusive of land damages, to be borne by the federal government.


We wish to extend our thanks to Representative Herbert Hollis for his efforts for federal assistance on Smelt Brook program.


Respectfully submitted,


ANDREW A. CHISHOLM, Chairman EDGAR F. WALKER, Secretary LAURIE J. ESTABROOK DANIEL J. SLATTERY ARTHUR J. BILODEAU


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REPORT OF HEALTH AGENT


January 8, 1959


Board of Health 402 Essex Street Weymouth 88, Mass.


Gentlemen:


I submit herewith the annual report of the Health Agent for the year ending December 31, 1958.


The following is a list of the communicable diseases reported to this Health Department during 1958.


Dog Bites


223


Chicken Pox


22


Measles


133


Meningitis


8


Mumps


11


Scarlet Fever


17


Scarletina


2


Septic Sore Throat


2


Tuberculosis


20


Whooping Cough


5


Poliomyelitis


1


A polio clinic for adults 20-40 years of age was held on February 2, 1958. 1573 adults were inoculated. The polio vaccine was furnished free of charge from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.


Dairies and Milk plants have been inspected regularly. Samples of milk, cream and food products have been taken and laboratory tested.


- Eating and drinking establishments have been inspected, and swabs taken of the glasses, dishes, spoons, etc.


The Board of Health meets the second Thursday of every month at the Health Department Office.


Respectfully submitted, HENRY F. GODIN Health Agent


REPORT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE


Board of Health 402 Essex Street Weymouth 88, Mass.


Gentlemen:


I am pleased to submit to you my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1958.


SCHOOL HEALTH


In September and October the annual Toxoid Clinic was conducted. Children in Grades I, VI, and X who had been previously immunized and


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at the request of their parents, received a booster dose of double antigen. This toxoide immunizes against diphtheria and tetanus.


The total number of children immunized were:


PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS


Elementary


227


High


41


PUBLIC SCHOOLS


Elementary


1113


High


454


Total


1835


The vision of nine hundred and fifty children of the parachial schools was tested. One hundred and twenty-two children failed the retest and their parents were notified.


The hearing of nine hundred and forty-three children of the paro- chial schools was tested. Sixty-four children failed the retest and their parents were notified.


Four hundred and eighty-one children were physically examined by the school physician. Parents were notified of any defects found.


A school clinic for the detection of tuberculosis was held in Grades II and XI of the public and parochial schools in April. Another clinic was held for the pupils of Grade XI in November. The testing was done by Dr. Jenkins of the Norfolk County Hospital in cooperation with the Board of Health, School Department and the Norfolk County Tuberculosis and Health Association .. The tests were performed by the Mantoux meth- od of using tuberculin prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Pub- lic Health. The purpose of the skin test is to find the children who have been infected with tuberculosis. A red spot will appear on the arm of an infected child. Children showing this evidence of infection will be X-Rayed to see if any damage has been done to the lungs. Tuberculosis of the lungs can be present in children who appear to be in good health.


The following are the results of the Mantoux Test in the parochial schools.


April, 1958 - Grade II


Tested


115


Negative


115


Positive 0


April, 1958 - Grade


Tested


32


Negative


31


Positive 1


November, 1958 - Grade XI


Tested 44


Negative 44


Positive 0


NURSING HOMES AND REST HOMES


Inspections were periodically made of the nine nursing homes and three rest homes of Weymouth to see that the owners were complying with the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Pub-


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lic Health. On most af these inspections, I was accompanied by Helen F. Adams, R.N., Hospital Inspector of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. A report of the sanitary conditions found in these homes was recorded after each visit.


SALK POLIOMYLITIS VACCINE CLINIC


State polio vaccine was supplied free of charge to Boards of Health for infants under one year of age.


45 infants received their first, injection. sy infants received their second injection. 48 infants received their third injection. Total injections given during 1958 - 132.


In closing, I wish to extend my appreciation to you and to the Health Agent for the consideration, cooperation and assistance given me at all times.


Respectfully submitted. NORMA I. KILEY, R.N. Public Health Nurse


REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR


December 31, 1958


Weymouth Board of Health 402 Essex Street


Weymouth 88, Mass.


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1958.


During the year, 750 plumbing permits were issued.


Receipts for permits were $2,942.00.


During the year, 203 permits were issued for cesspools and septic tanks.


Receipts for permits were $203.00.


There was a total of 2,766 fixtures installed in new and old buildings.


New Buildings Old Buildings Estimated Cost


147 603 $276,600.00


Respectfully submitted,


THOMAS J MacDONALD Plumbing Inspector


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DENTAL CLINIC REPORT FOR 1958


Patients


794


Total


186


New


Fillings


Amalgam


396


One Surface


82


Two Surfaces


23


Three Surfaces


Total


501


Silicicates


Cement


57


One Surface


7


Total


64


Treatments


Prophylaxis


53


Silver Nitrate


18


Total


213


Bases


Cement


8


Calcium Hydroxide


46


Cavitex


10


Extractions


175


Permanent


48


Total


223


X-Rays


Anesthesia Regional


448


Patients Completed


121


Emergency Treatments


16


Total Clinic Hours


432


Cash Received


$159.60


Children Examined


5,289


Defect Notices Sent Home


955


MARY NUSSBAUM


Dental Assistant


236


26


Two Surfaces


142


Zinc Oxide


123


Zinc Oxide


Primary


97


INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


January 14, 1959


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Town of Weymouth, Massachusetts Gentlemen:


Following is the report of the Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1958:


Places visited


52


Places inspected


44


Cows inspected


150


Young stock inspected


45


Bulls inspected


1


Steer inspected


1


Horses and Ponies inspected


63


Goats inspected


10


Sheep inspected


19


Dogs quarantined


236


Cats quarantined


1


Cases investigated


27


Barns inspected for disinfection


2


Respectfully submitted, JOHN H. REIDY Inspector of Animals


COMMITTEE TO REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH


January 13, 1958


Board of Selectmen


Weymouth Town Hall, Middle Street


Weymouth, Mass.


Gentlemen:


The following is an interim report by the committee of five physicians appointed to review the administration, operation policy, procedures and services of the Department of Public Health.


This committee met and organized early in December, 1958. Notifica- tion of its organization has previously been mailed to you. At the same meeting it was voted unanimously by the committee to approach the Har- vard School of Public Health for recommendations relative to the selection of a qualified professional consultant in affairs of public health. Accord- ingly, the Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health was contacted. He, in turn, supplied the committee with a list of three qualified experts in the field who would be available for the purpose. This committee then unanimously chose Dr. Samuel Kirkwood of Winchester. Dr. Kirkwood was then approached by telephone and signified his interest to serve as a consultant, but asked that he be permitted to review this situation before giving his final approval.


At the present time, this committee is awaiting Dr. Kirkwood's final reply.


Yours sincerely, EDWARD H. NALBAND, M. D. Committee Secretary


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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE


The Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


We submit herewith a report covering the activities of Civil Defense for the year 1958.


During the year, there has been an important change in the Civil De- fense set-up. This change will take place and effect only in case of a State Emergency called by the Governor of The Commonwealth in case of enemy attack. This change reclassifies The Town of Weymouth from a Reception area to that of an Evacuation area. To conform with this change, the Town is ordered to provide what is known as a Survival Plan, which will coincide with a plan outlined by the Federal Government. A plan of this type, which will involve voluntary evacuation is being worked out in conjunction and cooperation of all town departments and upon completion will be made available to the general public.


Other than the survival plan, there has been little substantial progress at the State and Federal levels. There is however some encouragement inasmuch as the Government, State and Towns are now working toward one basic plan. Also, there appears to be somewhat more interest and un- derstanding by the general public.


The Weymouth Civil Defense Committee has continued to function satisfactorily at the Town level through its active units: Auxiliary Police, Communications, and Radiological. These units are continuously working to improve their efficiency to be. of service to the general public should the occasion arise.


1958 brought the acquisition of an Amphibious Duck from the Federal Government for $100.00. This valuable addition will be used for rescue work during floods or any emergency occurring along the Waterfront. Other equipment acquired during the year 1958 is: Lightweight jackets for the Auxiliary Police, a new 25K V A generator for Civil Defense and Police Headquarters, additional radio equipment for our Communications division. The generator which was replaced in Civil Defense Headquarters was assigned to the Water Department. Practically all these items were purchased on a matched funds basis.


We wish to thank all those who have contributed, for their time and effort with special thanks to our active units who have voluntarily given many hours of their time to serve our townspeople. They deserve the highest consideration and appreciation of the entire town. To others, we would again say and remind them that there has been no change over the long years in the basic responsibility of all citizens to share in the com- mon defense.


Respectfully submitted, HERBERT W. CAUSER, Director Weymouth Civil Defense Committee


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ANNUAL REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS


January 15, 1959


Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall


East Weymouth, Mass.


Gentlemen:


We submit herewith the annual report of the Park Commissioners for the year ending December 31, 1958.


Mr. John Fisher was appointed to serve on the Park Board, replacing Mr. Everett J. McIntosh, who was elected to the Public Works Commission.


The Summer Playground Program, with twelve supervised playgrounds, opened on June 23, 1958 with a staff of one supervisor, three specialists and twenty-one instructors. Instructors were appointed as a result of competitive examinations.


More experienced personnel was hired as a result of the Town Meet- ing vote to amend Section 626 of the Town of Weymouth By-Laws.


A one week training institute was held at Central Junior High School for the playground instructors. The playground program continued to be popular with the addition of new activities and special events.


The waterfront program, including the annual Fourth of July swim- ming races at both beaches, was very popular and successful with larger registrations than ever before. With the cooperation .of the American Red Cross, all the instructors attended Aquatic School at Hanson, Mass.




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