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Wallace S. McIsaac, 19 Adorn Street
Gas Station Manager
Ethel M. Britton, 50 Judson Road Bookkeeper
January 11, 1960-Grand Juror-Criminal Session-January 25, 1960 Thomas J. Tracy, Jr., 27 Edgeworth Street ,Auditor
January 11, 1960-Criminal Session-February 1, 1960
Walter E. Jennings, 88 Barbara Lane
Post Office
William D. Grovannucci, 92 Chisholm Road Post Office
Alexander Anderson, 110 Pine Street
Shipbuilding
January 23, 1960-Criminal Session-February 1, 1960
John A. Gallian, 5 Winstead Avenue Robert J. Carey, 34 Reed Avenue
Donald F. O'Connell, 20 Elizabeth Lane
Robert B. Ambler, 51 Longwood Road
Maintenance Man Telephone Repair Telephone Repair Boston Edison
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Druggist Shipfitter
Name
Address
Occupation
February 8, 1960-Civil Session-March 7, 1960
Frank X. Barcellos, 882 Front Street
Sheet Metal Worker Engineer
John C. Matte, 119 Pond Street
Vanco W. Wilson, 31 Lakewood Road
Engineer
March 21, 1960-Civil Session-April 4, 1960
Herbert W. Elliott, 61 Colasanti Road
Post Office
Gerald E. Salt, 1083 Middle Street
Manager Skating Rink
Edward G. O'Connor, 82 Durant Road
Telphone Company
William Conville, 24 Danbury Road
Sprinkler Fitter
James J. Inglis, 23 Irving Road
Boston Edison Company
April 11, 1960-Civil Session-May 2, 1960
James Harvey, 24 Sunnyplain Avenue
Chocolate Manufacturer
Merle V. Cain, 26 Back River Road
Lobster Fisherman
Thomas J. Lindsay, 36 Holly Hill Circle
Telephone Company
Richard D. Hall, 181 Columbian Street
Restaurant Salesman
Vincent Perrone, 16 Fairmont Avenue
Clothing Worker
May 16, 1960-Criminal Session-June 6, 1960
Erville L. Curtis, 32 Ashmont Street
Manager
Henry B. Fall, 47 Holly Hill Circle
Accountant
Roger W. Campbell, 23 Elmer Road
Insurance Adjuster Shipbuilding
Thomas F. Leary, 111 Park Avenue
Robert D. Gould, 14 Palmer Street
Serviceman
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECLAMATION BOARD SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
November 15, 1960
To the Citzens of Weymouth:
Submitted herewith is the report of the South Shore Mosquito Control Project of its actvities in the Town of Weymouth for the year ending December 31, 1960.
The Town of Weymouth appropriated $8500 for mosquito control in 1960.
The basic program of control continued to be based on drainage in the off-season and larvaciding of all areas found to be breeding during the mosquito season. Fog generators and mist blowers were used to combat flying mosquitoes.
The drainage has eliminated some crew spraying and much air spray acreage, thus making it possible to absorb higher cost, deal with new breeding areas found or created, and yet lower the yearly budget request, or at least keep it the same.
In the Town of Weymouth the following ditch work was done: 815 feet of ditches cleaned, 1800 feet reclaimed, 375 feet of new ditch has been dug. In addition 255 feet of brushing has been done to facilitate entrance to and passage along streams for the purpose of cleaning and treating streams and swamps.
The spring air spraying of all fresh water swamps too large to be treated by hand was done in the latter part of April and first of May. 1625 acres were sprayed in the Town of Weymouth.
A mid-winter pre-hatch dust application will be done with pack dusters in the Town of Weymouth. The amount of dusting and areas covered will depend on ice cover on small wet areas, as this is needed to make appli- cation. However, this project has acquired a power duster and where we have vehicle access this will be used without need for ice. Along with this and what might be left for spring spray mosquito breeding should be greatly reduced when we come into the season.
The Project will continue its drainage program set up for the Town of Weymouth as it feels this to be the best long range and certain method of getting control over mosquitoes.
The Project wishes to acknowledge the help received from officials and departments of the Town and sincerely hopes that the benefits derived by these departments as a result of this co-operation are as great as those by the Project.
LEWIS F. WELLS, Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WELFARE
January 3, 1961
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall East Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The year of 1960 proved so far as your Public Welfare Department is concerned, one of the most uncertain that your Director has encounter- ed in over twenty years.
You undoubtedly observed the increase in all reliefs not only numeri- cally but also financially.
The strike at the local shipyard, of course, accounts for a great deal of this but other factors must also be considered apart from this parti- cular strike.
The Aid to Dependent Children case load is gradually climbing, the same is true of Old Age Assistance and General Relief.
The Disability Assistance case load is the reverse. It seems to be steadily declining.
This year has brought about many great changes in the work to be done by this department. A major change was the checking of drugs, etc. due to the new directives from the State Department. This particular faze of the work is becoming so great that it requires a tremendous amount of time by clerks that was formerly utilized for other work.
During the closing days of the last session of the Legislature, a bill was passed relative to the granting of Medical Aid to the Aged. As yet we have little or no idea what this will entail. We have no norm to judge either the number of cases or the cost of the aid to be granted. This is a new concept of relief far different from any previous type of aid. It could be so far reaching as to defy the imagination.
With this aid in mind, I have inserted in my budget an amount for a salary for an additional clerk and an additional social worker. I wish to call to your attention that despite the additional reliefs and additional work in the existing categories of relief, this is the first time in close to ten years, I have asked for additional staff.
I understand that more space will be available to my department this coming year. It will be deeply appreciated by my staff. You know what difficulties we have been working under, due to the lack of space so I sincerely hope that the space allowed will be sufficient for a number of years.
Enclosed is a copy of the activities of department for the year of 1960.
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OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Applications
100
Approved
91
Denied
8
Withdrew
1
Pending
0
Number of cases as of December 31, 1960
456
Appropriation
$400,000.00
Expenditure
603,013.16
Federal Reimbursement
243,533.33
State Reimbursement
265,626.77
Cost to Town
93,021.76
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Applications
17
Approved
15
Denied
2
Pending
0
Number of cases as of December 31, 1960
36
Appropriation
$43,000.00
Expenditure
57,448.03
Federal Reimbursement
18,301.50
State Reimbursement
24,784.52
Cost to Town
14,362.01
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Applications
42
Approved
42
Denied
0
Pending
0
Number of cases as of December 31, 1960
86
Appropriation
$87,000.00
Expenditure
159,581.40
Federal Reimbursement
72,529.00
State Reimbursement
53,190.81
Cost to Town
33,858.59
In closing I wish to thank your board and my staff for their cooperation this past year.
Sincerely yours, THOMAS P. DELAHUNT
Director of Public Welfare
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WEYMOUTH COUNCIL FOR THE AGING
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to submit the first Annual report of the Weymouth Council for the Aging which was organized as a result of the action of the 1960 Annual Town Meeting. Since its inception the Council has been functioning at regular monthly meetings which have been well attended by the members.
The Council's first task was to engender a town-wide awareness of its existence and also of its functions. These are to co-ordinate the activities of those public agencies and private groups engaged in meeting the needs of the Aging in such fields as health, education, welfare, em- ployment, recreation and housing and to stimulate and encourage further development of such services wherever possible. To this end the Council has met and talked with representatives of many local municipal and private agencies to discuss programs and activities. Through the Council Chairman, contact has been maintained with the State Council for the Aging.
The Council has prepared and is keeping an up-to-date card index list of all persons 60 years of age and over living in the Town of Weymouth. In addition it is compiling a list of all local agencies and organizations whose functions and programs include an interest in or service to older citizens.
The Council expects to benefit by the results of the President's White House Conference on Aging, January 9 to 12, 1961. Community and State Councils in addition to other agencies and individuals have gathered data for discussion and action. It is expected that specific recommenda- tions will come from this conference regarding improvements which may be made on the local level.
Respectfully submitted, Weymouth Council for the Aging
RUTH K. CAIN, Chairman HERBERT W. CAUSER, Vice-Chairman JAMES J. FASINO, Clerk RUTH POPE CHRISTINE EVARTS HELEN M. HUNT CHESTER L. BOYLE EVELYN C. HARRINGTON THOMAS P. DELAHUNT HENRY F. GODIN ELEANOR KOOPMAN
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BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Herewith submitted is the Annual Report of the Board of Registrars covering its activities for the year 1960.
Registrations 14
Business Meetings
3
Elections
6
Poll Listings and all registration sessions were carried to completion. A new system in the preparation of Voting Lists was installed in the office with good results. A new high in registrations was reached with an increase of 4576 since December 30, 1959.
The total number of registered voters in the Town as of December 16, 1960 is as follows:
Precinct 1
2034
Precinct 2
2048
Precinct 3
1706
Precinct 4
2139
Precinct 5
1921
Precinct 6
3095
Precinct 7
2209
Precinct 8
2815
Precinct 9
2188
Precinct 10
1615
Precinct 11
2102
23872
We wish to extend our thanks to your Board and all departments for assistance and courtesies during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN R. CORRIDAN, Chairman EDWARD C. MCINTOSH JOHN J. SANTRY
HARRY CHRISTENSEN, Clerk Board of Registrars
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TOWN OF WEYMOUTH VETERANS' DAY COMMITTEE
December 3, 1960
To the Citizens of Weymouth:
In accordance with a vote taken under Article 1, Item 29A and Item 29B of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of 1960, the Committee presents a final report on its Veterans' Day Observance for November 11, 1960.
THE COMMITTEE
Chairman, Joseph Valentonis, 25 Partridge Road, South Weymouth Ralph O. Sanford, 524 East Street, East Weymouth Arthur M. Reed, 42 Maple Street, East Weymouth Walter Marquis, 49 Mandalay Road, South Weymouth Charles R. Heger, 983 Commercial Street, East Weymouth Owen Garber, Jr., 330 Thicket Street, South Weymouth Charles E. Evirs, 343 West Street, South Weymouth Robert W. Pratt, 120 Oak Street, South Weymouth Hazel A. Theriault, 408 North Street, North Weymouth
The Committee after discussion voted to have the same procedure of march of parade for this year as May 30 from Jackson Square, East Wey- mouth, to the Civic Center, one way only and serving a collation in the High School Cafeteria after the parade and exercises.
The School Committee gratutiously agreed to the use of the school cafeteria. In the decoration of the veterans' graves with new 50-star flags, the same procedure was used wherein each veteran group was allotted its own cemetery.
Usually fine co-operation was had from Town Graves Officer William Connell, who compiled the list of veterans who had passed away during the year. Mr. Connell also kept custody of flags, ribbons and grave markers in a most able manner during the year.
The Committee is most appreciative of Brigadier General Sarkis Zar- tarian, Commanding General, 1st Coast Area, who delivered the address of the day. It also appreciates the work of the school bands, the police and the fire department and the public works during the parade.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH VALENTONIS Chairman
REPORT OF THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMMITTEE
Honorable Board of Selectmen
January 14, 1961
Gentlemen:
Our committee has contracted as in previous years with the Weymouth Light & Power Company to light the streets of Weymouth.
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There has been an increase of rates for the year 1960 amounting to $12,000.
New fixtures of higher light output have been installed on our more heavily traveled streets. There are still more streets to be widened neces- sitating more illumination which accounts for the increase in the 1961 budget.
We are asking for 1961 a budget of $98,899.85.
The majority of our intersections in the town have been adequately lighted, with many of the in-between areas to be included in our 1961 program,
The lights maintained up to November of 1960 amount to $7,896.96 per month. These lights include the 100 candle power lamps at $23.00 per year up to the 21,000 lumen mercury lamps at $100.00 per year.
Respectfully submitted,
ROGER P. LOUD, Chairman ARTHUR W. SARGENT, Secretary CHARLES B. TURNESA RALPH T. CIPULLO ELTON B. GIVEN, JR.
REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE
Honorable Board of Selectmen Weymouth, Mass.
January 13, 1961
Gentlemen :
We submit herewith a report covering activities of Weymouth Civil Defense for the year 1960.
There has been no development during the year by either the Federal Government or the Commonwealth that could be presented to the public as a definite procedure to follow in case an emergency should arise. Most of the effort has been through advertising mediums and pamphlets.
The idea of mass evacuation has more or less been abandoned in favor of shelters. This subject, however, is in the preliminary stage with little or no definite information available to the general public.
Weymouth Civil Defense has continued to function satisfactorily at a Town level through its active units: Auxiliary Police, Communications, Radiological and Rescue. These units served the town during the hurri- cane and several other occasions. The services rendered by all units were highly satisfactory and to the benefit of the town.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to those who have con- tributed their time and effort to provide Weymouth with a workable if not entirely adequate Civil Defense organization.
Respectfully submitted, HERBERT W. CAUSER Director, Civil Defense
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Annual Report
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WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
1960
TOWN OF WEYMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board of Public Works
John E. McCaffrey, Chairman Allan R. Mckinnon, Vice-Chairman George F. Brady, Clerk
Robert G. Ahlstedt
Joseph M. Nover, Jr.
Everett J. McIntosh John C. Nourse
Superintendent of Public Works
Arthur J. Bilodeau
Telephone Edgewater 5-5470 - Edgewater 5-2000 - EDgewater 7-1440
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
January 1, 1961
To: The Citizens of Weymouth, Mass.
The Board of Public Works is pleased to submit its Third Annual Report and Budget for 1961 in the amount of $2,560,351.20. This represents a decrease of $58,795.47 or 4.36% less than the budget of 1960.
Consolidation of the several Dapartments of Public Works for the purpose in obtaining maximum efficiency at a minimum cost has proved successful. Final merging of the engineering forces into one major En- gineering Department will be completed in 1961. We will then have all engineering projects and work under one division superintendent. The Department has maintained the same level of expendures during this period when other municipal costs were advancing steadily and the tax rate was increasing from $50.00 to $59.60 in 1960. While other town de- partment budgets have increased an average of 20%, the Department of Public Works has held the line. Based on the Department of Public Works budget this is, in essence, a savings of approximately $250,000.00 over the last three years. Spending in 1961 for Public Works will be less than that of the pre-Public Works year of 1957.
Savings, which were accomplished by maintaining the same level of personnel for the past three years, mutual use of equipment, cooperative planning by division heads, centralized purchasing of equipment and materials can be extended further when your new Public Works Building is completed within the next several weeks. Centralized storage of motorized equipment, manpower, repairs, engineering and purchasing will then reach a new peak of efficiency in the year ahead.
During the past three years Public Works has made a decided in- crease in major road construction, sewer connections, drainage installa- tions, tree planting, etc. On the Master Highway Program alone under Public Works 5.34 miles of main highways, including Commerical, Broad, Evans, Green and Pleasant Streets, have been built during 1958 thru 1960
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as compared with 3.24 miles during the eight year period 1950 to 1958. It is to be noted that much of this 3.24 miles was constructed without re- gard to proper drainage and sewer facilities.
Due to the efforts of the department the Town of Weymouth has received more federal and state aid in this period than any similar period heretofore. Federal aid has been received for the first time for sewer construction.
We are extremely grateful for the excellent cooperation which we have received not only from the personnel of the Public Works Department, but also from the officers and members of the Police and Fire Departments, School Department, Town Counsel, Town Accountant, members of the Board of Selectmen and other town officials.
We are fully confident that 1961 will bring even greater progress and financial stability through the administration and operation of the Public Works Department.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
JOHN E. McCAFFREY, Chairman ALLAN R. McKINNON, Vice-Chairman
GEORGE F. BRADY, Clerk
ROBERT G. AHLSTEDT EVERETT J. McINTOSH JOHN C. NOURSE JOSEPH M. NOVER, JR.
Public Works Department
Condensed Report for 1960 - Proposed 1961 Program
To: Honorable Board of Public Works
From: Superintendent of Public Works, Arthur J. Bilodeau Subject: Third Annual Report of the Department of Public Works Gentlemen:
The following report consisting of work accomplished in 1960, and proposed programs for 1961, is hereby respectfully submitted for your con- sideration.
I. Master Highway Program 1960
A. Pleasant Street-Section II 1560 1. f.
B. Broad Street-Section II 1820 l. f.
* C. Commercial Street-Section III 1600 l. f.
4980 1. f.
* Section between two railroad crossings at Rhines Lumber held up by State Engineers for design. Will be let out for bid Jan .- Feb. 1961.
II. Master Drainage Program 1960
A. Back River Flood Control
The Town of Weymouth has accumulated 3 years monies at $110,000.00 per year-total $330,000.00 The State has matched these monies totaling $660,000.00.
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The State Department of Public Works is planning to let the first contract on this project January-February, 1961, estimated at approximately $500,000.00. A second contract will follow in the spring or summer of 1961.
B. Mill River Drainage-1959 Appropriation $77,000.00
This project is about 95% complete. The work includes a new reinforced concrete culvert under West Street, channel work from Mill Street through to West Street 2400 ft., and approxi- mately 400 ft. south of West Street.
II. Master Drainage Program 1960-Continued
C. Phillips Creek-1960 Appropriation $90,000.00
1. Phillips Creek, Hinston Rd., and Sunrise Dr., $65,00.00 Section includes 4471 ft. drainage pipe and 100 ft. of 60 inch tunnel. This project is 75% complete.
2. Phillips Creek, Pearl St. and North St. Section, $25,000.00
Includes new reinforced concrete culvert and tide gate under Pearl St. and channel work from Pearl St. to North St. Bids to be called Jan. 1961.
III. Shore Protection and Beach Facilities 1960 .-
A. Wessagusset Beach Section II Total Cost $12,210.00
Town Cost $6,105.00
(Chapter 91) This work included an additional small groin at North St. and 9,000 cubic yards of sand. Completed September, 1960.
B. Morell Street Seawall (Appropriated 1957)
Total Cost $12,430.00 Town Cost $6,215.00
This work included 350 feet of concrete seawall and back fill. Project was completed October, 1960.
C. Beach Road Seawall (Appropriated 1957) State Department has called for bids on this project but as yet has not commenced construction (300 ft. seawall). Available by town $5,000.00
D. Wessagusset Beach Part III
Includes large groin below bathhouse and approximately 600 ft. of shore protection along rear of Regatta Road. Contract draw- ings cleared by State and at present under review of Federal Engineers.
Town Appropriated 1958-59 Available funds $25,000.00
State and Federal Government participate.
E. Shore Protection (Driftway) Appropriated 1960
Available funds
$10,000.00
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Plans in progress-State to participate. Contract should be let in Spring, 1961.
F. Wessagusset Parking Area and Drainage.
Appropriated 1960 $20,000.00
Work completed July, 1960 included 930 ft. of drainage (36 in. trunk outfall from swamp).
G. Marina Appropriated 1960 $11,000.00 Plans in progress-State and Federal Government to participate. Work should be under contract Spring, 1961.
IV. Master Sewer Program 1960.
A. Common Sewer Construction 9,724 l.f.
B. Particuar Sewer Construction 16,380 1.f.
The Common Sewer construction included a difficult tunnel job under the South Weymouth Depot Railroad tracks.
The year 1960 completed the Mill River, South Weymouth, Trunk Sewer. This Trunk has been under construction.for 4 years.
The Town is now in a position to pick up many critical areas along this trunk line.
C. Federal Sewer Project, North Weymouth.
Appropriated 1960 $325,000.00
This project is now under design by Consulting Engineers Metcalf and Eddy. Contract should be let Feb .- March, 1961.
Work consists of 2 Pumping Stations and Force Mains in the River St. and Wessagusset Beach areas. The Town of Weymouth will receive Federal Aid up to 30% of said project.
D. More detailed account of Sewer Division in Divisional Report.
V. Master Water Program 1960
A. Reinforcing and miscellaneous pipe laying 6560 1.1.
B. New services 208
C. More detailed account of Water Division in Divisional Report.
VI. Sidewalk Program 1960
A. New Sidewalks
1. Essex Street
1250 l.f.
2. Columbian Street 750 1.f.
3. Union Street 350 l.f.
4. Pine Street 1200 l.f.
5. Middle Street 800 1.f.
6. Prospect Street 500 1.f.
5050 1.f.
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B. Sidewalk Repairs
1. Miscellaneous concrete squares replaced in Weymouth Landing.
2. Bituminous concrete repair in Bicknell Square.
3. Bituminous concrete repair in Delorey Avenue.
4. Bituminous concrete repair on Prospect Street.
5. Bituminous concrete repair in Columbian Square.
VII. Financial Analysis 1960-1961.
A. Total Budget
1960
1961
I. Public Works Office
$41,558.00
$62,736.50
II. Engineering Division
47,468.00
80,791.50
III. Park Division
40,134.00
41,658.20
IV. Highway Division
388,448.00
386.071.40
V. Tree Division
56,194.00
53,009.00
VI. Water Division
444,325.00
444,707.53
VII. Sewer Division
501,678.20
523,131.60
VIII.
Equipment Account
77,045.00
78.150.00
$1,596,850.20
$1,670,255.73
Total increase over 1960
73,405.53
Increase caused by additional sewer budget-
55,496.90
Increase caused by estimated main-
tenance of Public Works Building 16,000.00
$71,496.90
71,496.90
Increase in base budget- Percent one tenth of one percent increase.
$1,908.63
B. Personnel Portion of Budget
1960
1961
I. Public Works Office
$27,313.00
$32,586.50
II. Engineering Division
41,348.25
72,891.50
III. Park Division
31,234.45
34,758.20
IV. Highway Division
283,448.00
282,571.40
V. Tree Division
44,844.00
39,909.00
VI. Water Division
,186,653.38
189,692.53
VII. Sewer Division
104,430.20
73,131.60
Totals
$719,271.28
$725,540.73
Increase over 1960 Personnel Budget
725,540.73
719,271.28
$ 6,269.45
Percent increase eight tenths of one percent.
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C. Operational Portion of Budget
1960
1961
I. Public Works Office
$14,245.00
$30,150.00
II. Engineering Division
6,119.75
7,900.00
III. Park Division
8,899.55
6,900.00
IV. Highway Division
105,000.00
103,500.00
V. Tree Division
11,350.00
13,100.00
VI. Water Division
257,671.62
255,015.00
VII. Sewer Division
397,248.00
450,000.00
$800,533.92
$866.565.00
1961 Proposed Operational Budget
866,565.00
1960 Operational Budget
800,533.92
$66,031.08
Proposed increase in Sewer
52,752.00
$13,279.08
Estimated Public Works Bldg. Maint.
16,000.00
Decrease in base budget .3%.
- $2,720.92
It is to be noted that under Personnel Portion of Budget there is a sizeable increase in the Engineering Budget and decrease in the Sewer Budget. This reflects the transfer of existing Engineering Personnel from the Sewer Division pay roll to the Engineering pay roll.
VIII. Master Programs Proposed 1961
A. General Highway Program 1961
Note: At the Chapter 90 Hearing held by the County and State, the Town was informed of the possibility of receiving additional participating fund - $96,000.00 - an increase of $16,000.00 over the year 1960.
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