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Six meetings of the Board were held during the year. In addition, a committee of Trustees met with a committee of the Trustees of the South Shore Hospital. Nothing definite has resulted from that meeting.
Copies of Dr. Wilinsky's report were distributed to all Town Meeting members at the Town Meeting in March.
The Trustees have been unable to evolve a plan which would justify their appearance before the Courts in an effort to secure a reinterpre- tation of the will of Laban Pratt.
The possibilities of a Health Center are now being explored.
Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS A. FARR Clerk
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHT AND MEASURES
January 5, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Weymouth Town Hall
East Weymouth 89, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The following consolidation contains my annual report of the De- partment of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1959.
General work and duties performed:
Weighing and measuring devices tested and sealed 1364
Weighing and measuring devices adjusted 107
Weighing and measuring devices labeled not sealed 33 Weighing and measuring devices condemned 3
Sealing and adjusting fees submitted to our Town Treasurer.
Total
$753.40
Miscellaneous
Responding to calls requesting testing or sealing 36
Pedler's licenses checked 4
Food packages checked for "net weight" 210
Charcoal in paper bags checked for "net weight" 12
Clinical thermometers inspected 81
Re-test and inspection of gasoline devices after sealing 6
May I extend my sincere thanks to the Board and people of other departments for kind and helpful assistance afforded me this year.
Respectfully Submitted, J. ROBERT SHEEHAN Sealer of Weights and Measures
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HARBOR MASTERS REPORT
January 13, 1960
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Weymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit my report of activities for the year 1959:
The Harbormaster's boat was in continuous operation from May 1, to Nov. 21, 1959, in the waters of Weymouth waterfront. The total mileage for the season was 2200 miles. A new searchlight was put into operation on May 28, 1959. Also during the entire year I have attended all auxiliary coast guard meetings and activities.
The following reports were received during the year 1959:
Stolen boats and equipment 15
Drifting and lost boats reported 14
Skin diver reported missing
1
Boats found by civilians
8
Missing persons on the water
10
The following is a list of activities during the year:
Investigations and police calls answered
12
Warnings to violators of safe boating
7
Lost and drifting boats returned to owners
15
Fore River launchings patrolled 2
Sunken boats (hulks) lighted nightly from 7/3 to 10/15/59
Stolen boats and equipment recoveries
7
Drifting and lost boats recovered
24
Assists to disabled and capsized crafts
73
Boat races convoyed
21
Fire calls answered
2
Miscellaneous calls answered
5
I again extend thanks to all officials of the Town and Coast Guard, plus all civilians who assisted me in the pursuit of my duties.
Respectfully submitted, CECIL EVANS Harbor Master
Cecil L. Evans, Harbormaster Town of Weymouth, Mass.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 14, 1960
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The department responded to eleven hundred and fifteen calls dur- ing the year. One hundred and five calls were for fires involving build- ings. No deaths occurred during the year, because of fire. A complete breakdown of the calls is herewith.
The total number of personnel in the department at the present time is eighty men. Three vacancies exist and I hope to fill them as soon as an eligible list is established at Civil Service. The vacancies occurred when Privates Edward Coyle and Joseph DeLuca resigned and Private Anthony Ferullo went out on pension.
The equipment in the department is in good condition. Two engines were overhauled this past year. Three boats were purchased and we now have a boat in each station.
The Junior Marshal program is now in the eighth year. Three men are assigned to present this program at the schools. The personnel of the department made twelve hundred and sixty four inspections.
The annual six weeks drill for the entire department and the weekly drills in the individual stations was carried out during the year.
Residential
94
Mercantile
8
Manufacturing
2
Storage
1
Grass or Brush
452
Autos, Boats, Outdoor Machinery
51
False Alarms
69
Smoke Scares, Accidental Alarms
137
First Aid, Accidents, Investigations,
Emergency Calls (72 for Resuscitator)
281
Mutual Aid
20
1115
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and all other persons who assisted the department duing the year.
Respectfully submitted WALTER R. MURRAY
Chief of Fire Department
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SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARMS
January 12, 1960
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, 1959.
Bell Alarms for Fire 261
Second Alarms 5
Third Alarms 1
False Alarms 66
No school signal 3
The outside lines are in good condition.
Eleven (11) fire alarm boxes have been added to the system at new locations.
In conclusion I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all for services and co-operation rendered at all times.
Respectfully submitted, EDRIC J. SALISBURY Superintendent of Fire Alarm
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
East Weymouth, Mass. December 31, 1959
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Weymouth
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 1959.
Our financial cost has been slightly higher than in 1958. This was due to increased medical costs and a general decline in economic conditions. We feel that the amount appropriated in 1958 will not be sufficient to meet the obligations of the Town according to the Commissioner's Office and are therefore asking for an increase of $10,000.00. The Town received $48,836.89 from the State in the year 1959.
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 department expenditures for Veterans' Benefits, War Allowance and State Burial Allowance.
We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all who assisted us in the performance of our duties.
Also we wish to thank your Board and various Town Departments for their kind cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, Flurance I. Lyons, Director Department of Veterans' Services
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BUILDING INSPECTOR
January 8, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Weymouth Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1959.
During the year 1959 permits were issued for the following new build- ings:
188 one-family dwellings
(68 with attached garages)
"
14,925.00
19 one-car garages
12,200.00
8 two-car garages
24,000.00
2 gas stations
1 church and parish hall
„
19,500.00
2 shops with garages
"
17,409.00
1 motel
„
16,000.00
1 furniture finishing & repairing
15,000.00
11 storage buildings
9,650.00
1 pumping station
2
9,424.00
1 laundramat
8,000.00
1 doughnut shop
7,000.00
1 gift shop
6,000.00
2 swimming pools
6,500.00
5 signs
2,500.00
4 miscellaneous
3,480.00
6 dwellings moved
19,300.00
9 other buildings moved
6,100.00
264 new building permits, total estimated cost 409 alteration permits, total estimated cost Receipts for year-new building permit fees Receipts for year-alteration permit fees
$2,230,288.00
554,157.00
2,166.00
755.00
During the year 1959, there were 20 buildings which were considered in a dilapidated condition, inspected and their owners notified of their condition. Of these, 4 of them have been demolished by the Town at the total cost of $1,949.00, and liens have been put on the property accordingly. The other buildings have been taken care of by their respective owners.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREW A. CHISHOLM, Building Inspector.
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Estimated cost
$1,948,300.00
85,000.00
1 electric elevator
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
January 4, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Weymouth Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1959 :
During the year, 1,113 wiring permits were issued.
Receipts for permit fees totaled $2,126.25.
I wish to extend to the Board of Selectmen and to other Town officials my thanks for all courtesies and assistance given me during the year 1959.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH W. ROSS Inspector of Wires
REPORT OF ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMMITTEE
December 31, 1959
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
This committee has continued its usual contract to light the streets of the Town with the Weymouth Light and Power Company.
There has been no change in rates since 1941, but the Company has a petition before the Public Utilities Commission which, if allowed, will necessitate a yearly increase in our budget of about $12,000.00
We have added 100 new lights and the total number is now 2879- costing about $6500.00 a month.
We now have 399 Mercury lights and have provided in our 1960 budget for Mercury lighting on Broad Street, Commercial Street, Church Street, Main Street, Pleasant Street, and Washington Street.
Our 1960 budget asks for about $82,000.00, plus any increase allowed by the Public Utilities Commission.
Respectfully submitted, ROGER P. LOUD, Chairman CHARLES B. TURNESA ARTHUR W. SARGENT RALPH CIPULLO J. HERBERT LIBBEY, Clerk
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WELFARE
January 8, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
The following is respectfully submitted as the Annual Report of the Director of the Board of Public Welfare for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The year 1959 showed a marked decrease in case numbers, but a definite increase in the cost per case due, as I warned your Board last year, to the increase in the hospital and convalescent home rates.
The year 1960 will show an increase in hospital rates, but I feel certain that the convalescent rates will remain the same.
I wish to call your attention once again to the difficulty of keeping skilled social workers at the prevailing wage scale. Another Social Worker has left the Town employment to enter the State service because of the salary situation. This is the third skilled Social Worker who has resigned in the past three years because of the low salary ceiling paid by this de- partment. Two of these have entered the field of teaching and the third entered the State service. Because of the high educational requirements for the position, these people naturally expect higher salaries.
I feel that you will agree with me that this is not a healthy situation and certainly is detrimental to the successful operation of the department.
Enclosed is a summary of the activities of the department for the year 1959 :
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Applications
85
Approved
77
Denied
4
Withdrew
3
Pending
1
Number of cases as of December 31, 1959
443
Appropriation
$400,000.00
Expenditure
581,311.04
Federal Reimbursement
224,888.50
State Reimbursement
267,174.44
Cost to Town
89,249.10
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Applications
22
Approved
15
Denied
7
Pending
0
Number of cases as of December 31, 1959
32
175
Appropriation
$43,000.00
Expenditure
56,712.59
Federal Reimbursement
18,713.50
State Reimbursement
23,820.70
Cost to Town
14,178.39
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Applications
35
Approved
33
Denied
2
Pending
0
Number of cases as of December 31, 1959
80
Appropriation
$ 87,000.00
Expenditure
143,635.02
Federal Reimbursement
63,960.00
State Reimbursement
47,878.33
Cost to Town
31,796.69
In conclusion, I wish to thank your Board and my staff for the excel- lent co-operation given throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS P. DELAHUNT Director of Public Welfare
REPORT OF KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
January 15, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
East Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit my second annual report as Chairman of World War II and Korean War Memorial Committee.
Several meetings were held during the year. February 1, 1960, has been set as the final date for all errors or corrections in connection with the four (4) page paper sent to all homes in Weymouth asking for same.
This Committee greatly appreciates the willing assistance given by the several troops of Boy Scouts, Mrs. Saunders of Weymouth Draft Board, Mr. Flurance Lyons and his employees of the Veterans' Service Office.
Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS H. MAGUIRE, Chairman DOROTHY E. PAGE, Secretary WILLIAM B. SEACH DONALD V. SLAYTER MAURICE H. RONAN SUMNER V. GIVEN HAROLD B. NASH
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
January 12, 1960
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Weymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Following is report of the Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1959:
Places visited
45
Placed inspected
43
Cows inspected 122
Young stock inspected
32
Bull inspected
1
Steer inspected
1
Horses and Ponies inspected
70
Goats inspected
6
Sheep inspected
21
Dogs quarantined
267
Cats quarantined
4
Monkey quarantined
1
Squirrel quarantined
1
Cases investigated
25
Barns inspected for distinfection
2
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN H. REIDY Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR
December 31, 1959
Weymouth Board of Health
402 Essex Street
Weymouth 88, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1959. During the year, 803 Plumbing permits were issued.
Receipts for permits were $2,546.00.
During the year, 371 permits were issued for cesspools and septic tanks.
Receipts for permits were $371.00.
There was a total of 2319 fixtures installed in new and old buildings. New Buildings 169
Old Buildings 634
Estimated Cost $231,900.00
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS J. MacDONALD, Plumbing Inspector
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REPORT ON CIVIL DEFENSE
January 15, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen Weymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith a report covering the activities of Civil Defense for the year 1959.
During the year, Weymouth Civil Defense Committee has served the Town to the best of their ability. There has been no important change during the year other than a cut-back in funds to support State Headquar- ters. This, however, had no effect upon Civil Defense activities at local levels.
The Committee is continuing to work on a survival plan which can be used as a guide for our Townspeople. Completion, however, has been de- layed until such time we are able to provide more reliable data relative to the warning time that can be expected, and somewhat definite information regarding fall-out.
Our active units have continued to operate satisfactorily, having been more active at the Town level than at any time since their inception.
The auxiliary police, in addition to many hours of local traffic duty, assisted in a State demonstration at Wrentham, a suspected suicidal drown- ing at Braintree, and assisted the committee at the Weymouth Fair.
All active units were alerted during the nationwide test which covered a 48-hour period to determine the efficiency of the Alarm and Communi- cations systems.
The Amphibious Duck proved to be an invaluable adjunct as rescue equipment. It was used to assist the Town of Braintree to recover the body of a suspected suicide. Also Weymouth provided two Skin Divers and Auxiliary Police.
During the December tidal flood the Duck was used to assist the Fire and Police department to evacuate several families at N. Weymouth.
Following this, assistance was given the town of Hull where a serious condition could have become a disaster had it not been for help given by Weymouth and other nearby towns.
To further public information 11,000 handbooks were distributed to Weymouth homes through the schools with the aid of the school De- partment. Also we had a Civil Defense exhibit at the Weymouth Fair grounds during Fair week. This included demonstrations of our com- munications system, a model shelter, radiogical and rescue equipment.
During the year we have acquired through matched funds radio equip- ment for use in Public Works vehicles. This includes a base station. a remote control station and 13 mobile units equipped with radio. This equipment will be invaluable in an emergency. In normal periods it will be in continuous use by the Public Works Department and should save many man hours and bring about more efficient operation of equipment.
We wish to express our thanks to all those who have contributed their time and effort in the promotion of a functional adjunct to the Town.
Respectfully submitted, HERBERT W. CAUSER Director Civil Defense
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REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
January 15, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall East Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
We submit herewith the annual report of the Park Commissioners for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The town election brought about the addition of two members to the Park Commission, in accordance with Article 10 of the Special Town Meet- ing of June 9, 1958. increasing the Commission to five members.
The summer playground program was expanded to include seventeen supervised playgrounds, which opened on June 22 with a staff of one supervisor, three specialists and 30 instructors. A competitive examination was held to establish a list to fill instructor vacancies.
A one week training institute was held at Central Junior High School for the playground personnel. The playground program continued to be popular with new activities, new facilities, special events and competitive leagues.
A regular summer playground program was conducted for the mentally retarded children of the town. The playground facilities at the South Junior High School were used for the group. Transportation was provided for all in attendance. The town was reimbursed 50% of the incurred expenses of the program by the Commonwealth, as provided by an amend- ment to Chapter 69 of the General Laws.
A playground program for the blind children of the town was success- fully introduced and conducted daily at Negus Park.
The greatly improved facilities at Wessagusset Beach led to a new high in swimming class registration. A very capable staff of one super- visor, seven swimming instructors and eight life guards supervised the two town beaches. Through the co-operation of the Red Cross, instructors were trained at Aquatic School at Hanson, Mass. A competitive swimming and life saving test was conducted for the hiring of new life guards. Three full time special police officers were appointed for duty at the beaches.
Once again the baseball and softball diamonds of Weymouth were scheduled to their capacity throughout the season, and permits were issued to control the many leagues within the town.
The fall and winter programs carried on in the school gymnasiums were highly successful as shown by the increased attendance.
The Senior Citizens' Recreation Program expanded with numerous outings and special events for all residents of the town sixty years of age and over. Mr. Graham Ewen, a Senior Citizen, won an all-expense paid trip through Canada for naming a travel club for Golden Agers. His winning title, which has been incorporated, is the "Voyagers." A two-week trip to Miami, Florida, and a four-day camping trip to New Hampshire, are examples of events enjoyed by this group.
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The Park Commission wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the various town officials and branches of our town government for their co- operation, understanding and support in the promotion of a sound, pro- gressive and expanding recreation program.
Respectfully submitted,
OTTO C. MASON, Chairman JOSEPH D. SLATTERY, Vice-Chairman WILLIAM G. RENNIE, JR., Clerk CHESTER L. BOYLE DAVID W. KELLEY
Park Commissioners
WILLIAM F. KIRRANE Director of Recreation
WEYMOUTH VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, INC.
Income and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 1959:
INCOME:
Nurses' Services
$ 7,680.70
Town of Weymouth
7,833.30
Rentals
244.00
Clinic
142.00
United Community Services
9,800.00
Miscellaneous
368.60
Total Income
$26,068.60
EXPENSES :
Salaries, including Retirement and Workmen's
Compensation Insurance
$20,385.24
Nurses' Supplies and Expense
369.76
Transportation
3,289.90
Telephone
236.76
Office Supplies and Expense
251.00
Equipment
579.50
Clinic Expense
336.00
Professional Meetings
158.90
Taxes
90.51
Miscellaneous
115.22
Total Expense
$25,812.79
Respectfully submitted, ELLEN D. WINTERS Treasurer
There were 6,709 nursing visits made during 1959.
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REPORT OF HEALTH AGENT
January 8, 1960
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, 1959.
The following is a list of the communicable diseases reported to this Health Department during 1959:
Chicken Pox
25
Dog Bites
271
Measles
19
German Measles
7
Meningitis
6
Mumps
4
Scarlet Fever
22
Tuberculosis
14
Whooping Cough
4
A series of three polio clinics were held on June 7, June 28 and Novem- ber 22. A total of 10,419 inoculations were given.
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.
Bathing beaches were tested for bacteria monthly during the summer months.
The Board of Health meets the second Thursday of every month at the Health Department Office.
HENRY F. GODIN Health Agent
DENTAL CLINIC REPORT FOR 1959
Patients
Total
774
New
223
Fillings
Amalgam
One Surface
202
Two Surface
100
Three Surface
46
348
181
Silicates Cement
One Surface Two Surface Three Surface
31
12
8
51
Zinc Oxide
One Surface
4
Two Surface Three Surface
2
7
Treatments
Prophylaxis
153
10
Zinc Oxide Silver Nitrate
17
180
Bases
Cement
120
Zinc Oxide
3
Cavitec
48
Calcium Hydroxide
30
201
Extractions
Primary
180
Permanent
42
222
X-Rays
71
Anesthesia
Regional
433
Ethyl Chloride
6
439
Total Clinic Hours
416
Emergency Treatments
10
Cash Received
$156.86
Children Examined
4758
Defect Notices Sent Home
867
MARY E. NUSSBAUM Dental Assistant
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REPORT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
January 8, 1960
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, 1959.
SCHOOL HEALTH
The vision of eleven hundred and eighty-five children of the parochial schools was tested. One hundred and thirty-six children failed the re-test and their parents were notified.
The hearing of eleven hundred and twenty-four children of the parochial schools was tested. Seventy-five children failed the re-test and their parents were notified.
Five hundred and seventy-two children were physically examined by the school physician. Parents were notified of any defects found.
On October 19, 1959, forty-four juniors of Sacred Heart High School were skin tested for the detection of tuberculosis. One positive case re- sulted. This program was sponsored by the Norfolk County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
In October, the annual Toxoid Clinic was conducted. Children previ- ously immunized of the first, sixth and tenth grades at the request of their parents received a booster dose of double antigen. This toxoid immunizes against diphtheria and tetanus.
The number of children immunized were:
PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
Elementary
191
High 36
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary
1052
High 455
Total
1734
NURSING HOMES AND REST HOMES
In Weymouth there are eight nursing homes and two rest homes. In- spections were made periodically to see that the owners were complying with the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. A report of the sanitary conditions found in these homes was recorded after each visit.
SALK POLIOMYELITIS VACCINE CLINIC
Salk vaccine was made available to every Weymouth resident. Three injections are necessary to complete the series of inoculations. Three clinics were held at Central Junior High School and a total of 10,419 injections were given. Local physicians and registered nurses volunteered their serv-
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ices. Red Cross volunteers also participated at each clinic. We are most grateful to each person who assisted in making each clinic a success.
In closing, I wish to thank you and the Health Agent for the assistance and co-operation given me during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
NORMA I. KILEY, R.N. Public Health Nurse
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Weymouth Massachusetts
January 15, 1960
Gentlemen:
We herewith submit the Annual Report of the Personnel Board for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The Board held several meetings after Town Meeting to consider requests for reclassifications due to retirements and resignations.
The various vacancies were filled and consideration was given to requested new classifications; some of which were granted and others were denied.
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