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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 15, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Weymouth Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Drainage Committee, appointed under Article 24 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1955 to prepare a detailed engineering report, including plans and profiles of existing and recommended main drains with estimated costs, hereby submit their final report. A
The detailed engineering report, compiled by Metcalf and Eddy, was completed March 11, 1957, and the suggested construction program printed in the 1957 Town Report, which has been followed in the appropriations of monies.
This report will be of great value to the Town for many years.
The Drainage Committee, in conjunction with the Braintree Flood Control Committee, filed applications with the U. S. Soil Conservation Service in February, 1959, with the understanding that the towns would be eligible for federal funds under Public Law No. 566.
The following are the results: Federal funds are available for con- struction of dam at Pond Meadows and construction of outfall under railroad at Weymouth Landing parking area. Cost of easements and land takings to be borne by the towns.
The Soil Conservation Service feels that the best solution is to con- struct a dam at Pond Meadows, thereby increasing the water shed area and reducing damages at Weymouth Landing from an access of $200,000.00 to $44,000.00. However, the Braintree Flood Control Committee has re- jected the Soil Conservation plan and they plan to go before the Braintree Town Meeting for funds to proceed in accordance with the Metcalf and Eddy report.
The Drainage Committee and the Public Works Department have dis- cussed the future urgent drainage program as outlined by Metcalf and Eddy and are in accord.
The Committee, in retiring, wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, Representative Herbert Hollis and the Town Meeting members for their support.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREW A. CHISHOLM, Chairman EDGAR F. WALKER, Secretary LAURIE J. ESTABROOK DANIEL J. SLATTERY ARTHUR J. BILODEAU
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ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
January 8, 1960
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
East Weymouth 89, Massachusetts
I hereby submit my Report as Town Counsel for the period from Janu- ary 5, 1959 to January 8, 1960.
Gentlemen:
Your Honorable Board has extended to me wholehearted co-operation and therefore has been of great aid in bringing about many improvements in this department. I wish at this time to extend my sincere thanks not only to your Honorable Board but to all other Boards and Commissions of the Town, including the various department heads and employees for their fine co-operation with this office.
In 1959 Orders for Takings were made as to 12 streets, 9 new lay-outs and 3 relocations and widenings. This involved preparation of 12 Orders for Lay-outs by the Selectmen and 12 Orders of Taking. A total of 271 persons were notified of the proceedings.
The following matters were disposed of, or work done by the Town Counsel, within the 1959 period:
1. Pleasant Street Widening-Leo J. Green et al, Norfolk Motors, Inc., and Schofield Trustees-these cases were disposed of satisfactorily to the Town.
2. Sewer Takings-McBurnie et al-Judgment has been entered for the Town.
3. Public Welfare Department-All actions by the City of Boston against the Town have been disposed of. This has been done through the efforts of this Department in so far as to cases prior to 1959 are con- cerned.
4. Contract Actions-Trustees of Tufts Library against Brundage has been settled in favor of the Town. Sherrick vs. Town of Weymouth (License question)-this case has been dismissed.
Certain claims of the Town by way of contracts are still pending-one for rent and one for work done by the School Department.
5. Tort Actions:
Arnold et al vs. Town of Weymouth- This case was tried before an Auditor, finding in favor of the Town and settled for nuisance value rather than go to jury.
Giguere vs. Town of Weymouth-settled for an amount satisfactory to the Town.
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Mitchell vs. Town of Weymouth-disposed of satisfactorily to the Town and to the Plaintiff.
6. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases-Wm. J. Fitzpatrick et als. This has been dismissed.
7. Tax Appeal Cases-Siroonian et al. This case has been heard and sat- isfactorily disposed of.
8. Pending Cases-there are several pending as follows: Assessment of Damages-Wessagusset Beach
Land Taking, Broad Street Ralph Tabot Walkway Land Taking, School Department Water Division of Public Works Department for takings on Winter Street, Mill Street, Weaver Road and Great Pond.
Several Tort Actions re defects in ways.
Liens re destruction of buildings.
Action against a police officer in performance of duty.
Action by the Town for money spent on a Welfare case; also 3 cases pending re Welfare Department against children called upon to sup- port parents.
The Town Counsel has, of course, rendered the ordinary services re- quired by the Town By-Laws, together with approximately 45 Opinions rendered to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Honorable Board of Public Works, and various other departments of the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL L. O'DONNELL Town Counsel
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
January 19, 1960
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Weymouth
I am pleased to subbmit 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 1959. These collections, as made and paid over to the Town Treasurer, apply to the several lists committed to me by the Board of Assessors for the years 1957, 1958 and 1959, and include assessments of Real and Personal Property, Polls, Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise, Farm Animal Excise, Common and Particular Sewer, Water Liens and Building Removal Liens.
1957 Taxes
Balance Outstanding January 1 1959
$12,863.94
(Includes all kinds of 1957 taxes)
Add Interest and Charges Collected in 1959:
Real Estate
$435.64
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
106.03
Polls
3.60
$ 545.27
Add Refunds on 1957 Taxes:
Real Estate
$115.00
115.00
Total
$13,524.21
Less Collections of 1957 Taxes:
Real Estate
$ 5,791.32
Water Liens
350.25
Common Sewer-Apportioned
167.00
Particular Sewer-Apportioned
72.00
Interest-Apportioned Sewer
60.46
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
1,050.36
Polls
10.00
Interest and Charges on above
545.27
Total
$8,046.66
Less Abatements and Tax Title Credits on 1957 Taxes:
Real Estate
$ 233.00
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
4,067.98
Polls
2.00
Real Estate Tax Title Credits
1,138.70
Water Liens Tax Title Credits
35.87
Total
$5,477.55
Total Abatements, Collections and Tax Title Credits $13,524.21
Balance of 1957 Taxes Outstanding December 31, 1959
None
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1958 Taxes
Balance Outstanding January 1, 1959 (Includes all kinds of 1958 taxes)
$376,651.95
Additional December 31, 1958 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Commitment A
11,832.53
Commitment B Commitment C
871.39
Add Interest and Charges Collected in 1959:
Personal
110.35
Real Estate
2,806.53
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
4,609.52
Polls
79.75
Sewer-Unapportioned
8.97
Farm Animal Excise
.65
$ 7,615.77
Add Refunds on 1958 Taxes:
Personal
$ 68.12
Real Estate
1,696.41
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
1,666.85
$ 3,431.38
Total
$404,831.89
Less Collections of 1958 Taxes:
Personal
$ 2,048.84
Real Estate
100,314.56
Water Liens
3,710.69
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
93,641.66
Polls
190.00
Common Sewer-Unapportioned
24,915.67
Particular Sewer-Unapportioned
18,947.03
Common Sewer-Apportioned
617.86
Particular Sewer-Apportioned
594.68
Interest-Apportioned Sewer
434.56
Farm Animal Excise
32.50
Interest and Charges on Above
7,615.77
Total
$253,063.82
Less Abatements and Tax Title Credits on 1958 Taxes:
Personal
$ 592.12
Real Estate
4,008.71
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
20,337.30
Polls
114.00
Real Estate Tax Title Credits
910.45
Water Liens Tax Title Credits
43.43
Re-Committed Common Sewer
48,370.58
Re-Committed Particular Sewer
63,776.78
Total
$138,153.37
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4,428 87
Total Collections, Abatements and Tax Title Credits
$391,217.19
Balance of 1958 Taxes Outstanding December 31, 1959 Percentage Collected on 1958 Taxes-99.80%
$ 13,614.70
Summary of Outstanding 1958 Taxes:
Personal
$ 10.48
Real Estate
7,636.43
Water Liens
365.25
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
5,365.47
Polls
30.00
Common Sewer-Apportioned
125.00
Particular Sewer-Apportioned
24.17
Interest-Apportioned Sewer
57.90
$13,614.70
1959 Taxes
Commitment to Collector by Board of Assessors:
Personal
$1,798,013.94
Real Estate
4,765,318.36
Water Liens
24,878.84
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
584,112.20
Polls
23,214.00
Common Sewer-Unapportioned
28,615.81
Particular Sewer-Unapportioned
104,530.43
Common Sewer-Apportioned
18,643.58
Particular Sewer-Apportioned
18,962.78
Interest-Apportioned Sewer
14,260.81
Common Sewer-Paid in Advance
10,542.00
Particular Sewer-Paid in Advance
9,522.00
Interest-Sewer-Paid in Advance
70.25
Farm Animal Excise
146.15
Building Removal Lien
1,949.00
Total
$7,402,780.15
Add Interest and Charges Collected in 1959:
Personal
$ 5.30
Real Estate
488.23
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
577.50
Polls
580.00
1,651.03
Add Refunds on 1959 Taxes:
Real Estate
$50,585.03
Water Liens
192.25
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Polls
4.00
Common Sewer-Apportioned
21.00
Particular Sewer-Apportioned
37.00
Interest-Apportioned Sewer
57.57
60,072.57
Total
9,175.72
$7,464,503.75
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Less Collections of 1959 Taxes:
Personal
$1,794,476.72
Real Estate
4,575,449.70
Water Liens
21,950.38
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
434,827.71
Polls
21,298.00
Common Sewer-Apportioned
17,608.91
Particular Sewer-Apportioned
18,468.19
Interest-Apportioned Sewer
13,711.30
Farm Animal Excise
116.15
Common Sewer-Paid in Advance
10,542.00
Particular Sewer-Paid in Advance
9,522.00
Committed Interest-Sewer-Paid in Advance
70.25
Building Removal Lien
1,446.00
Interest and Charges on Above
1,651.03
Total
$6,921,138.34
Less Abatements and Tax Title Credits on 1959 Taxes:
Personal
$ 651.78
Real Estate
124,840.49
Common Sewer-Apportioned
56.73
Interest-Apportioned Sewer
46.27
Water Liens
55.00
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
49,704.50
Polls
1,284.00
Real Estate Tax Title Credits
4,634.88
Water Liens Tax Title Credits
225.37
Common Sewer-Apportioned T. T. Credits
39.00
Interest-Apportioned Sewer-T. T. Credits
9.52
Total
$181,547.54
Total Collections, Abatements and Tax Title Credits
$7,102,685.88
Balance of 1959 Taxes Outstanding December 31, 1959
$ 361,817.87
Percentage Collected on 1959 Taxes-95.10%
Summary of Outstanding 1959 Taxes:
Personal
$ 2,885.44
Real Estate
110,978.32
Water Liens
2,840.34
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
108,755.71
Polls
636.00
Common Sewer-Apportioned
959.94
Particular Sewer-Apportioned
531.59
Interest-Apportioned Sewer
551.29
Common Sewer-Unapportioned
28,615.81
Particular Sewer-Unapportioned
104,530.43
Farm Animal Excise
30.00
Building Removal Lien
503.00
Total
$361,817.87
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Fees Collected in 1959:
Trailer Park Fees Municipal Lien Certificates Sewer Lien Discharges
$2,828.00
2,395.00
78.00
Total
$5,301.00
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK W. HOLBROOK Collector of Taxes
PLANNING BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectman and the Citizens of Weymouth:
The Planning Board held regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during the year 1959.
A study plan was made of a section of the Industrial Area between the Hingham Town line and Pleasant Street.
Joint meetings were held with the Industrial Development Com- mittee and it is planned to continue such meetings during 1960.
Special meetings were held on two Zoning changes and such Hearings as required by law were held and reports submitted to Regular and Special Town Meetings.
The Board has devoted considerable time during the past year studing the unused and undeveloped land in the Town to determine the best possible use of this land.
The Board has had several discussions on the advisibility of employ- ing the services of a Professional Planner and will submit a complete re- port to a Town Meeting.
We wish to thank the several Boards, Committees, Officials and Town Employees for the excellent assistance and co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER B. HEFFERNAN, Chairman FRANK G. HALE, JR., Secretary MERLE AVERILL FRANK J. HOMEYER
RALPH J. LARSEN
JOHN F. NEWTON WILLIAM F. WHITE
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BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
Herewith submitted is our Annual Report covering the activities of the Board for the year 1959.
Registration Sessions
5
Business Meetings
1
Elections
1
Poll listings, voting registration sessions and preparation for 1960 work have been carried out. It is expected that there will be a heavy work load during the coming year due to the four elections.
The total number of registered voters in the Town as of December 30, 1959 is as follows:
Male
Female
Total
Precinct 1
849
870
1719
Precinct 2
872
925
1797
Precinct 3
648
797
1445
Precinct 4
864
885
1749
Precinct 5
722
792
1514
Precinct 6
1325
1372
2697
Precinct 7
943
940
1883
Precinct 8
1179
1193
2372
Precinct 9
893
1021
1914
Precinct 10
709
734
1443
Precinct 11
897
944
1841
9901
10473
20374
We wish to extend our thanks to your Board and all departments for assistance and courtesies during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD C. McINTOSH HELEN R. CORRIDAN JOHN J. SANTRY
HARRY CHRISTENSEN
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Eighty-First Annual Report of the Trustees of the Tufts Library Weymouth, Massachusetts 1959
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EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TUFTS LIBRARY WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
TRUSTEES
Wallace H. Drake, M.D. Francis N. Drown Alice E. Fulton Henry F. Godin
Walter C. Gutterson Philip T. Jones Franklin N. Pratt Richard Reidy
H. Forrest Wilson
OFFICERS
Franklin N. Pratt, President
Alice E. Fulton, Secretary
TOWN LIBRARIAN Eleanor T. Cooney
ASSISTANTS
Alice T. Mulready
Edith L. Payson
Dorothy E. Trussell
*Edith T. Sanborn
Lorna Draper Alice K. Fay
Grace Baldwin
Alice Heggblod
Arlene M. Cole
I. Athalie Owen
Judith A. Patt Ruth K. Philbrick
Assistant Town Librarian Cataloger Children's Librarian Young People's Librarian Young People's Librarian Reference Librarian Assistant Cataloger Senior Assistant in charge of Records and Registration Assistant Children's Librarian Desk Assistant Desk Assistant Secretarial Assistant
BRANCH AND STATION LIBRARIANS
Catherine C. Osborn
Mildred M. McCusker
Ruth Roulston
Ardith Burns
Irene E. Thompson
Diane L. Coffey
Alice Heggblod
*Joan Keefe Doscher
Mary F. Damon
Emily B. Dilger
Caroline K. Harris
Librarian, North Branch Assistant Librarian, North Branch Desk Assistant Desk Assistant Librarian, East Branch Desk Assistant Weymouth Heights Station Lovell's Corner Station Pond Plain Station
Homestead Station Nash's Corner Station
CUSTODIANS
John A. Johnson Charles H. McColough James Killory
Main Library North Branch East Branch
*Resigned
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LIBRARY HOURS
The Tufts Library, Washington Square, Weymouth Landing Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. daily. Saturdays, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. During the summer the Library is closed on Saturdays
The Children's Room, Commercial Street, Weymouth Landing
Open 1:30 to 5:30 P.M. Saturdays, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. During school vacations the Children's Room is open at 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. daily. Closed Saturdays, summer only
North Branch, 220 North Street, North Weymouth Open 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 P.M. daily except Saturday Also open 9 A.M. to 12 noon Tuesdays and Fridays
East Branch, Jackson Square, East Weymouth Open 2 to 9 P.M. daily except Saturday
Lovell's Corner Station, Pratt School, East Weymouth
Open 3 to 6 and 7 to 8 P.M. Tuesday
Nash's Corner Station, Nash School, South Weymouth Open 3 to 6 and 7 to 8 P.M. Tuesday
Homestead Station, Homestead School, Weymouth Open 3 to 6 P.M. Wednesday
Pond Plain Station, Pond School, South Weymouth Open 3 to 6 and 7 to 8 P.M. Friday
Weymouth Heights Station, Adams School, Weymouth Heights Open 3 to 6 P.M. Thursday
The Library and its branches are open for circulation of books, refer- ence services and reading as noted above, except on Sundays and legal holidays.
LIBRARY SERVICES
The Library is for the use of all residents of Weymouth. Temporary residents are entitled to the same privileges as permanent residents. Non- residents may borrow books upon payment of an annual fee of $3.00.
A Library card entitles the holder to borrow books, magazines, pamph- lets and pictures for home use. Phonograph records may be borrowed at the Main Library, and the North Branch now circulates children's records. The Library card must be presented when books and records are borrowed.
The Children's Room at the Main Library and Children's Departments at the Branch Libraries provide books and reading guidance for the boys and girls. Children under Senior High School age are entitled to a card if the application is signed by a parent or guardian. Story hours for the younger children are held throughout the winter months:
Main Library-Grades 1-4, Thursday, 2:30 and 3:30 P.M.
North Branch-Pre-School, Friday, 10 A.M .; Grades 1-4, Friday, 3:15 P.M.
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Reference service is available at the Library or by telephone.
For the convenience of residents in the various parts of the Town there is a weekly exchange of books from all Branch Libraries. A Library card is valid at any Branch or at the Main Library.
Telephone :
The Tufts Library-EDgewater 7-1402 North Branch-EDgewater 7-1571 East Branch-EDgewater 7-1677
EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TUFTS LIBRARY
To the Citizens of the Town of Weymouth:
The town meeting of March, 1959, voted to transfer to the authority and supervision of the Trustees of Tufts Library to be used for library and parking facilities a portion of Lot 38, Block 276, Sheet 20, of the Town of Weymouth Atlas, known as Weston Park, and containing approximately 86,000 square feet.
A motion to rescind this vote was made at a subsequent special town meeting and was lost.
Validation and confirmation of the town meeting's action is sought in House Bill 165, now before the Legislature. A hearing on the Bill was held at the State House on January 12 by the Committee on Towns. The Trustees of Tufts Library appeared at this hearing and spoke in favor of the land taking. As of this date (January 17) the Committee on Towns has reported favorably on House Bill 165, the House has given preliminary approval, and the bill is now in process of working through the Legislature.
In the event that the Legislature acts favorably on House Bill 165 and votes to confirm the action of the town in the land taking, the Trustees will ask permission to take the next step toward the erection of a new main library building on the land taken in Weston Park. That is, to take borings on the land and secure preliminary plans.
There does not seem now any other available site for a library building in Weymouth Landing, without expensive land taking. There are available sites elsewhere in the town. In the event that House Bill 165 does not pass and the vote of the town meeting in the land taking is not validated and confirmed, the Trustees will recommend one of these sites.
The Trustees wish to allay any fear that anyone may have that the beauty and present uses of Weston Park may be destroyed. There will be no unnecessary tree cutting or disturbing of park facilities. The Trustees feel that plans may be worked out satisfactory to the Library and the Park Commissioners and be of lasting benefit to the town.
The Trustees call attention to the tremendous increase in the use of the Tufts Library and all its branches. This increase calls urgently for a new library building.
Respectfully submitted, FRANKLIN N. PRATT President of the Trustees of Tufts Library
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REPORT OF THE TOWN LIBRARIAN
To the Board of Trustees of the Tufts Library:
1959 has been a year of much activity in the libraries of Weymouth, and one of promise for the future. The action of the annual Town Meet- ing, reaffirmed by the June 16th Special Town Meeting, in transferring land in Weston Park to the Library Trustees for a building site, has given us all renewed hope that within several years we may have an adequate Main Library building as the headquarters for town-wide library service. The interest in this project shown both by town officials and the general public has been heartening.
The pressures of town growth and change have made us all conscious of the problems we share with other municipalities in the Metropolitan Boston area. Chief librarians of Greater Boston have been meeting during this past year to plan for greater co-operation and pooling of library resources. The formation of the Metropolitan Boston Library Planning Council holds promise of effective library service on a regional basis through the sharing of book resources and professional skills.
Use of the Tufts Library and its branches has continued to increase. For the first time more than 400,000 books were circulated in one year. All departments of the library report increased use of materials for refer- ence within the library buildings. At the Main Library standing room only is available on busy winter afternoons and evenings. Double sessions at the High School have caused increased use of public library facilities in the morning by sophomores, with upperclassmen coming in the afternoon. The acceleration and expansion of the school curriculum for gifted junior high and elementary pupils is also bringing more students to the library. The general adult public is using reference facilities extensively. The ref- erence librarian reports that in the month of December 82 reference ques- tions were answered by telephone, as well as many more which were asked by borrowers who came to the library in person.
Each year as business at the Main Library increases, we feel more strongly the lack of space; seating space for the public; stack space for the book collection; work area for the staff. Within our limitations we are trying to keep our book collection up-to-date. This past year new editions of the major encyclopedias have been purchased. Lack of stack space precludes storing as many back files of magazines as our public could use. With more space the library could build up a more varied book collection, for example, we do not have sufficient space for books in the field of fine arts.
Our phono-record collection also is limited by the space available. but receives wide use. To satisfy those interested in learning foreign lang- uages we now have albums in five languages. As a member of the Massa- chusetts Library film cooperative, and as a participant in the Canadian film circuit, we have had seventy-five films available this year. These have been used in various library programs and by thirty-eight organiza- tions in Weymouth and have been shown to a total of 6,373 people. The library purchased a microfilm reader in 1959, and files of the Weymouth Gazette are now being microfilmed.
Throughout the library system work with the children of the commun- ity is emphasized. The Children's Room at the Main Library has had
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visits from kindergarten groups as well as all the elementary grades. Seventh graders who did not have access to Junior High School libraries came to the Library for instruction in the use of the catalog. Children's Book Week and the weeks preceding and following found many school classes visiting the library for book talks. Similar activities were carried out successfully by the Branch librarians at North and East Weymouth. Story hour-film programs are held each week during the winter months. Over nineteen hundred reading certificates were awarded by the Children's Librarian this year, in the reading program sponsored by the library, with the cooperation of the school teachers.
In 1959 the branch libraries extended their evening hours until 9 P. M. The North Weymouth Branch Library has now occupied its new building for five years. The book collection has grown to 14,000 volumes, with an annual circulation of 79,000. Use of this library for reference and study is increasing steadily.
The East Weymouth Branch Library continues to show a heavy in- crease in circulation, and the quarters there are becoming cramped. With the cooperation of the landlord a partition has been removed, making more space for the younger children, and allowing better natural light and ventilation. The 1960 budget calls for a new charging desk and other furniture to improve this branch library.
Book circulation through the station libraries located in five elemen- tary schools continues to account for more than half our annual increase. We appreciate the cooperation of the School Department in providing space for this service.
Special activities during the year included the celebration of National Library Week last April. Open House and an art show at the Main Library, a boating program at the North Branch and a morning program of book talks and a demonstration of flower arranging at the East Branch, were features of the week. The library is grateful to all who cooperated in these programs, including the P. M. Monday Club and the Weymouth Gardeners.
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