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Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH B. KANE, Chief of Police
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January 14, 1963
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall, Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Herewith submitted is the annual report of the Board of Regis- trars covering its activities for the year 1962.
Registration Sessions 9
Business Meetings
3
Elections
3
1962 was a reasonably busy year with all regular activities carried to a successful conclusion
Following the State election of November 6th, petitions for a recount of the votes cast for Governor and County Commissioner were filed in accordance with Chapter 55, Section 135 of the General Laws. The recount held at the Pingree School on Saturday, December 1st, showed only a slight change of 22 votes out of 31,858 ballots counted.
During the year 1962, several changes in the makeup of the Board were required. Mr. Edward C. McIntosh having been elected to the Board of Assessors, was replaced by Mr. John F. Tracy, Mrs. Helen R. Cor- ridan retired because of the age limit and was replaced by Mrs. Eleanor C. Jack.
The total number of registered voters in the Town as of October 5, 1962 is as follows:
Precinct
1
1945
Precinct
2
1922
Precinct
3
1622
Precinct
4
2070
Precinct
5
2025
Precinct
6
2933
Precinct
7
2223
Precinct
8
2772
Precinct
9
2219
Precinct
10
1626
Precinct 11
2033
23,390
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The Board at this time wishes to extend its thanks to both Mrs. Corridan and Mr. McIntosh for their many years of faithful service to the Town in the capacity of Registrars.
We extend our thanks to your Board and all departments for assistance and courtesies during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS J. FINLEY, Chairman ELEANOR C. JACK JOHN F. TRACY HARRY CHRISTENSEN, Clerk
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REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
January 14, 1963
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, 1962.
The recreation facilities of the Town of Weymouth have again served the needs of thousands of its townspeople. During the past year the beaches, the playgrounds, the parks and the many gymnasiums have operated to the fullest capacity. Every effort is being made by this Commission to provide for the recreational needs of the community.
Our improved facilities have been made available to provide a varied, wholesome and healthful program. Constant efforts are being made to employ the most qualified leaders and to provide them with in-service training to the end that the Town will receive a maximum of safety and efficiency in its recreation program.
The summer playground program included activities at twenty-two supervised playgrounds. The program started on June 25 and extended through August 24, with a staff of two supervisors, specialists in Archery, Tennis, and Crafts, and thirty-six instructors. The annual competitive examination was given to fifty-three applicants to fill sixteen vacancies.
The summer playground program was conducted for the mentally retarded children of the Town at the South Jr. High School Playground and gymnasium while our non-segregated regional program for the blind children was offered at Negus Park. The children from these two programs were included in the swimming instruction program at Wessa- gussett Beach. Transportation was provided for all in attendance and the Town was reimbursed 50% of the incurred expenses of these programs by the Commonwealth, as provided by Chapter 60 of the General Laws.
The beach program opened on June 25 and closed on September 3. In that time 2,688 persons took swimming lessons. Classes were held in two sections with 1,540 swimmers registered for July and 1,128 reg- istered for the second section in August. Classes were held for non- swimmers, beginners, advanced beginners, intermediates, swimmers, junior and senior life-saving, advanced swimmers, adult swimmers, syn- chronized swimming, water safety aides and classes for the blind and exceptional children.
A very capable staff of one supervisor, one assistant supervisor, nine swimming instructors and eleven life guards supervised the two Town beaches. Through the cooperation of the Red Cross. instructors were trained at Aquatic School at Hanson, Mass. A competitive swim- ming and life saving test was conducted for the hiring of new life guards.
The beach season was climaxed by a very colorful and entertaining water carnival held at the Lake Street Beach on August 31.
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The expansion and control of the beach parking lot, through the cooperation of the Police and Public Works Departments, added to the convenience and safety of all using Wessagussett Beach.
Permits were issued fairly to control the heavy use of the baseball and softball diamonds by the many baseball leagues within the Town. Permits were also issued to avoid conflict of the many organizations within the Town who use the parks for annual outings and field days.
New junior size baseball fields were constructed at O'Sullivan Play- ground and Negus Park to accommodate the expanding youth baseball leagues.
The fall and winter programs which were conducted in the school gymnasiums were expanded to meet the increased attendance. This was made possible through the continuing fine cooperative relationship with the School Department.
The Senior Citizens program included monthly meetings and nu- merous special outings and events for all citizens of the Town over sixty years of age. The annual summer outing at Cedarville as guests of the Weymouth Junior Chamber of Commerce, the annual Thanks- giving dinner, a spring trip to Miami Beach and a fall tour of Niagara Falls, continue to be popular with the Seniors.
The Park Commission wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the appointed committees, various town officials and branches of our Town government for their continued support of the Park and Recreation Program.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH D. SLATTERY, Vice-Chairman CHESTER L. BOYLE, Chairman WILLIAM G. RENNIE, JR., Clerk OTTO C. MASON DAVID W. KELLEY
Park Commissioners
WILLIAM F. KIRRANE
Director of Recreation
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REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION AGENT
Honorable Board of Selectmen Weymouth, Massachusetts
January 15, 1963
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to your request the following is a report of the activities of the Workmen's Compensation Department for the year 1962.
Cases reported 112
Lost Man Days 383
Compensation Payments Including Dependents $4,083.38 4,827.71
Medical Fees and Expenses
Specific Payments 5,003.68
Analysis reflects continued rising costs particularly in the area of injury due to falls and back strain. A review of the causes and results in this matter is recommended as well as the adoption of a program stressing the need for continuous use of safety equipment.
Respectfully submitted JOHN W. GUNVILLE
Compensation Agent January 12, 1963
REPORT OF THE SHELLFISH WARDEN
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Weymouth Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is the report of the Shellfish Warden for the year 1962.
17 Clam digging Permits 26 Bait digging Permits
Due to the opening and closing of Clam flats, clam digging is improving every year.
The cooperation of the Board of Selectmen, Police Department, and the Harbor Master is deeply appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES W. Mac MURRAY Shellfish Warden
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REPORT OF DIRECTION OF CIVIL DEFENSE
Honorable Board Of Selectmen Weymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The committee on Civil Defense submit herewith their report for the Year 1962.
Our active units have continued to operate satisfactory at a town level. There were no emergencies during the year 1962, which called for our active participation. All units, however, have continued regular meet- ings.
An operational plan, requested by The State of Massachusetts under The Mass. Civil Defense Act, Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 as amended, has been completed and accepted by The Commonwealth. The plan conforms with the plans and policies of The Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency, with the MCDA Operational Plan, and with the MCDA Sector 2D opera- tion plan. The purpose of the Plan is to direct those actions which will be taken by C. D. forces, by town employees, and the entire population of Weymouth at a time of impending or actual enemy attack.
During the year, a Civil Defense Committee was strengthened by the acquisition of an Advisory Council, consisting of the heads of all Town Departments. This has resulted in the co-ordination of all town departments regarding their responsibilities in event The Town of Wey- mouth should be effected during any emergency.
The public Shelter Plan conducted by The Federal Government has been completed. The results are being analyzed. The public will be advised as to what action The Board of Selectmen consider advisable.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to those who have con- tributed their time and effort, especially the Communications Unit, The Auxiliary Police Unit, and all Town Departments for their continuous cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
Weymouth Civil Defense Committee HERBERT W. CAUSER, Director ELTON B. GIVEN, Asst. Director CLARENCE W. TAYLOR, Asst. Director
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1961
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following comprises my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1962.
SCALES TESTED AND SEALED
Truck scales of over 10,000 lbs. capacity 4
Commercial scales of. 5,000 to 10,000 lbs. capacity 7
Commercial shipping and receiving scales and person
weighing devices of 100 to 5,000 lbs. capacity 75
Food commodity scales of under 100 lbs. capacity 203
WEIGHTS TESTED AND SEALED
Avoirdupois weights used on beam scales 219
Apothecary weights used for prescription preparation 400
LIQUID DISPENSING METERS TESTED AND SEALED
Gasoline pumps 227
Retail delivery truck fuel oil meters
52
Motor and gear oil dispensing meters 58
Wholesale bulk storage meters 3
Other Weighing and Measuring Devices Tested and Sealed
Capacity measures of 1 gallon or under
16
Cloth and fabric measuring devices 3
Commercial yardsticks examined 24
Total weighing and measuring devices tested and sealed 1291
Total weighing and measuring devices adjusted to meet specified tolerances
Total weighing and measuring devices labeled not sealed 134
Total weighing and measuring devices condemned 35 7
Total sealing and adjusting fees submitted to Town Treasurer $741.40
My sincere thanks and gratitude to the Board and many others for kind and helpful assistance afforded me this year.
Respectfully submitted,
J. ROBERT SHEEHAN Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 9, 1963 Weymouth, Massachusetts
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1962.
The department responded to eleven hundred and thirty calls. Ninety-six were for fires involving buildings. A breakdown of all calls is listed below.
The personnel of the department made thirteen hundred and ninety inspections.
The training program was held in the Spring for outdoor drills. Station drills were held throughout the year.
The Junior Fire Marshall Program was held in the schools for the eleventh year. Four instructors from this department are assigned to this program.
Residential
71
Non-Residential Assembly
4
Mercantile
3
Manufacturing
3
Storage
2
Public Utilities
1
Barns, Garages, Other Buildings
12
Grass or Brush
411
Autos, Boats, Outdoor Machinery
78
False Alarms
78
Smoke Scares, Honest Mistakes, Accidental Alarms 190
First Aid, Accidents, Investigations, Emergency Calls
351
Mutual Aid
26
1130
No deaths from fire occurred during the year.
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and all persons who in any way assisted the department.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER R. MURRAY,
Chief of Fire Department
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REPORT OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
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, 1962.
Alarms for Fires 280
Second Alarms 2
Third Alarms 2
False Alarms No School Signal
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The outside lines are in good condition.
Seven (7) Fire Alarm Boxes have been added to the system at new locations.
In concluding I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all for services and cooperation rendered at all times.
Respectfully submitted, EDRIC J. SALISBURY Superintendent of Fire Alarm.
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REPORT OF HARBOR MASTER
January 12, 1963
Annual report of the Harbor Master, Town of Weymouth, Mass. for 1962.
Activities of the Harbor Master were more or less routine during the year 1962. There were more police calls than in previous years. The amount of boats recovered were fewer than in previous years, but most of them were more expensive than other years, amounting to approximately $12,000 in valuation.
I am pleased to report there were no fatalities during the year, neither were there any major catastrophies.
One major fire at the Standard Oil Co. wharf in Quincy I assisted with my boat in fighting from the waterfront, for which a letter from the Quincy Mayor was received thanking us for our assistance.
I am hoping to repower the Harbor Masters boat during the cur- rent year with a new main propulsion unit.
The Harbor Master's boat covered over 2,000 miles last year in patrol work.
May I extend my thanks to all Town Departments, the Coast Guard and those citizens of the Town who in any way assisted me in carrying on my duties.
Respectfully submitted,
CECIL EVANS, Harbormaster
Cecil L. Evans
31 Massasoit Rd., N. Weymouth 91, Mass.
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REPORT OF PERSONNEL OFFICER
Honorable Board of Selectmen
East Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
During the year 1962, the Personnel Officer has maintained office hours on Monday evenings at the Town Hall, East Weymouth. There were 41 individual cases that consisted of changes in classification, classification of and approval of new employees, disapproval of re- quests and settling of grievances. Beside the regular office hours, there were 30 extra office hours by appointment. Also the Personnel Officer made approximately 45 visits to the following departments on personnel matters:
Department of Public Works Police Department Fire Department Town Hall Town Hall Annex
Various departments
The Personnel Officer has been in attendance at many meetings of the Personnel Board. There were meetings with the Personnel Officer, Personnel Board and Mr. Charles M. Evans to discuss a proposed re- vised salary and wage plan for 1963. Mr. Charles M. Evans & Associ- ates were also instructed to review key administrative positions for possible reclassification.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Select- men, Personnel Board and all other persons for their cooperation dur- ing the past year.
Respectfully submitted, FRANKLIN FRYER Personnel Officer Town of Weymouth
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Eighty-Fourth Annual Report of the Trustees of the Tufts Library Weymouth, Massachusetts
1962
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EIGHTY-FOURTH 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
Lorna Draper
* Alice K. Fay
Alice T. Mulready Grace M. Baldwin Dorothy E. Trussell Assistant Town Librarian Cataloger Children's Librarian Young People's Librarian Reference Librarian Caroline K. Harris Reference Librarian Judith A. Patt Assistant Cataloger Alice Heggblod Senior Assistant in charge of Records and Registration Assistant Children's Librarian
Arlene M. Cole
I. Athalie Owen
Karen J. Herald
Sylvia Jacobson
Ruth K. Philbrick
Carolyn C. Duncan
Desk Assistant Desk Assistant Desk Assistant Secretarial Assistant Temporary Young People's Librarian
BRANCH AND STATION LIBRARIANS
Catherine C. Osborn
Mildred M. McCusker
Ruth Roulston
Ardith Burns
Irene E. Thompson
*Dianne L. Coffey Anne Romans Margaret Drottar
Mary F. Damon
Emily B. Dilger Jeannette P. Tovet
Librarian, North Branch Assistant Librarian, North Branch Desk Assistant Desk Assistant Librarian, East Branch Desk Assistant Desk Assistant Weymouth Heights & Lovell's Corner Stations Pond Plain Station Homestead Station Nash's Corner Station
CUSTODIANS
George E. Draper Charles H. McColough ** James Killory Francis R. Cashman
Main Library North Branch East Branch
Substitute, East Branch
Resigned
Leave of Absence
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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. Saturdays 1 to 5 P.M.
Also open 9 A.M. to 12 noon Tuesdays and Fridays East Branch, Jackson Square, East Weymouth
Open 2 to 9 P.M. daily. Saturdays 1 to 5 P.M. Lovell's Corner Station, Pratt School, East Weymouth Open 2 to 6 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. Thursday, 3 to 5 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, reference 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. Tempor- ary residents are entitled to the same privileges as permanent resi- dents. Non-residents may borrow books upon payment of an annual fee of $3.00.
A Library card entitles the holder to borrow books, magazines, pamphlets 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 Depart- ments 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 1-3, Thursday, 2:30 and 3:30 P.M. Grades 4-6, Wednesday, 2:30 and 3:30 P.M.
North Branch - Pre-School, Friday, 10 A.M .; Grades 1-4, Friday, 3:15 P.M.
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.
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Telephone: The Tufts Library - EDgewater 7-1402 North Branch - EDgewater 7-1571 East Branch - EDgewater 7-1677
EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TUFTS LIBRARY
To the Citizens of the Town of Weymouth:
Since the last annual Town Meeting, the Trustees of Tufts Library have been serving as ex officio members of the committee appointed by the Town Moderator to secure plans for building a new $400,000 main library building.
The first figures secured from the architects indicated that the cost of a new library building commensurate with the requirements of a town the size of Weymouth would be double the amount of money suggested by the Town Meeting. Since that time, the committee has gradually whittled the cost down until it probably will not be possible to cut further without cutting out essential features of a good working library.
The latest figures would give a library building of approximately 33,000 square feet, with two-thirds the lower floor left to be finished at some future date when money is more plentiful. The building could also be enlarged if necessary. The Library Trustees hope that favorable action will be given to the Article in this form when it comes up at the first special Town Meeting following the Annual Town Meeting.
Meanwhile emergency repairs to the old building in Washington Square go merrilv on. 1962 required extensive repairs to the roof. Doubtless some other part of the building, or some utility, will require additional emergency repairs in 1963.
The Trustees wish to commend the citizens of the Town who were appointed to serve with the Trustees on the new building committee. Their work has been most valuable.
Particularly do the Trustees wish to commend the chairman of the committee, Miss Christine Evarts, and the town librarian, Mrs. Eleanor Cooney, for their professional assistance.
As this report is being written the question of the transfer of the Laban Pratt Hospital Fund is before the Supreme Court. If the Court's decision is against the transfer of the fund to the South Shore Hospital, would it not be the sensible thing to ask the Court to allow the transfer of the fund from hospital to library use? The money in the Laban Pratt Fund would build a library in the town that would be a credit to it and be adequate for many years to come. There could be a balance sufficiently large to provide a substitantial revenue for the library, or there might even be enough money left in the fund to build a branch library at East Weymouth, where one is greatly needed. Laban Pratt was a donor to the Tufts Library. Two of his nephews were Trustees of the library for many years. It would not be incon-
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sistent to suppose that Laban Pratt, if alive, would be in favor of the substitution of a library building for a hospital that would always be cramped and inadequate.
Outside of the need for a new main library building, the big need of the library is for more books, books for the children, for students and for older people who read just because that is their best source of recreation. The need for children's books is particularly acute as that department of the library has been neglected in recent years, due to lack of funds.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANKLIN N. PRATT, President, Trustees of Tufts Library
REPORT OF THE TOWN LIBRARIAN
To the Board of Trustees of the Tufts Library:
1962 has been a year of planning. Much staff time has been devoted to collecting information and making recommendations for the require- ments of the new main building. As head librarian I have been active in the Eastern Regional Council of Librarians which is now completing final plans for a regional library service encompassing all of eastern Massachusetts. When this plan reaches fruition later this year Weymouth residents will have far greater library resources to call upon, through the cooperative efforts of many public libraries, backed up by state funds for regional library service. Improved inter-library loan service, with frequent deliveries of materials, and telephone reference service from a regional center, probably the Boston Public Library, as well as from a nearby library serving as subregional center, will greatly help those who have exhausted the resources of the local library.
What of the library user who expects to have his needs met here in Weymouth ? The plans for the new main library hold out to him the promise of a building which can offer a safe, uncrowded, comfortable place to browse, to read, to study in quiet, to listen to music, to see art exhibitions, to join in group discussion, with space for a larger book collection. This library can become the center and common meeting ground for a variety of cultural interests. It is interesting to note that a town-wide survey conducted by the Weymouth Junior Chamber of Commerce this past year showed that many people, while rating our pre- sent library service higher than any other municipal operation, still in- dicated a lack of cultural activities in Weymouth. The librarian and the staff look to the Trustees and the Building Committee to bring these plans for the new library to an early realization.
In 1962 the annual Town Meeting accepted a bequest for the library to be known as the James Humphrey Fund, in honor of one of the original trustees of Tufts Library. This is a welcome addition to our endowment funds for book purchases, but the library still must depend upon the town's annual appropriation for the largest share of its book purchases. If this approprition could more nearly approach the standard of fifty cents per capita for books annually, we would have a more ade- quate book supply. Steady use, increasing prices, more varied demands
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are making inroads on our stock in trade which only more funds can remedy.
Personnel changes this year have emphasized the need to bring library salaries to higher levels, especially for professionally trained librarians, if we are to have a staff who can offer the informational and educational service which Weymouth citizens require.
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