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Small shallow lines on Atlantic Ave., Ocean Drive, and in the older section of Humarock, should be replaced immediately to alleviate conditions very unsatisfactory to the Water Dept. as well as the property owners.
Work was started in the early part of September on the con- struction of new culverts on Gannett Road and continued through the last of December. During this construction it was necessary to shut gates in Gannett Road at the culverts and to relocate the main at the culverts. Facilities have been provided to carry the main across the culvert outside of the roadway.
WILLIAM J. LUMBERT, Superintendent.
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WATER COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
31 December, 1947.
This year we are presenting for your consideration a budget considerably larger than last year. The reasons are several and quite obviously the result of the Town's rapid expansion and the restricted quantity of material available during the past several years. This condition still exists and it becomes imperative that we order in advance material that may be many months being delivered. The recommendations we make are for installations immediately required, and do not at this time include many line replacements urgently needed for proper supply and fire protec- tion.
The need for obtaining greater storage facilities and addi- tional source of supply during the summer months is urgent. The procurement of another storage tank, and the renewal and increase in size of many of our water mains is now vitally needed to make possible the full use of our Fire Department. At the present time our system is not capable of properly serving two fires in one vicinity at the same time.
Concerning the search for additional water supply, we can re- port some progress with the Town of Norwell. Your Board, acting through Rep. Tilden, has been able to have passed a Bill enabling the Town of Scituate, in agreement with the Town of Norwell, to prospect and develop well fields within the boundaries of Norwell. Much progress has been made and we look forward to an early and successful end to our quest for water.
We respectfully recommend to you a perusal of the booklet issued to all water takers this summer, and the report of the Su- perintendent, Mr. Lumbert. Your Board is in constant touch, through him, with the State Board of Health and the Fire Mar- shal's office, and guided considerably by the expert advice thus made available.
Respectfully submitted,
WM. E. SHUTTLEWORTH, Chr., WILSON S. BROWN, WALTER S. ALLEN. Scituate Water Commissioners.
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TREE WARDEN'S REPORT
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Scituate, Mass.
Gentlemen:
This year we planted 58 new shade trees on our streets. Of these all were maples except one which was an elm. These are all alive and are growing well.
Because of the Dutch Elm disease no elms will be planted for the next few years. This disease is now in most of the nearby towns and this year we must do more than we have done to keep it out. Our method of spraying elms should be changed to a mist blower type for better covering of the elms with DDT. The scoly- tus beetle is the carrier of this disease and the control of these beetles is necessary first.
All corners were kept clear of brush for better driving safety and the roadsides were mowed with roadside tractor.
Respectfully submitted. JOHN W. FORD, Tree Warden.
REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
To the Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Scituate, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Both of the Town Forests have been very well taken care of this year. The brush was cut and all fire trails cleared for use in case of fire. During the extremely dry weather last fall a watch- man was kept on duty.
Pinson Hill Park was used a great deal and as usual all are welcome to use it for picnics or a visit. We only ask those to be careful of fire.
Respectfully submitted, EMMA LITCHFIELD, MARY CRESSEY. JOHN W. FORD, Town Forest Committee.
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SCITUATE PUBLIC HEALH NURSING SERVICE
REPORT OF THE SCITUATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE, INC.
Due to the thoughtful donations of many Scituate people during the Membership Drive and the Christmas Seal Sale many citizens, adults and children have enjoyed better health and en- dured illness with less discomfort during 1947.
The Well-Baby Clinic, attended by Dr. Olga E. Allers, pedia- trician, checks the health and progress of an average of twenty babies each month, at a cost of about $350.00.
The Immunization Clinic, with Dr. Ward in charge, was excep- tionally well attended and gave protection from whooping-cough, diphtheria and tetanus, at a cost of $162.00. The Health Depart- ment bore the expense of vaccinations against small-pox at this clinic.
In November all Scituate adults were invited to have a free chest X-ray. Over 500 received this personal check-up, which was paid for with your Christmas T.B. Seal Sale contributions, and cost over $570.00.
Rehabilitation work for T.B. patients, including glasses and books for a Scituate mother, amounted to $135.00.
Mrs. Dowd, Public Health Nurse, used $100.00 in medical supplies for the ill and aged of Scituate.
The Nursing Service gave $25.00 toward the "iron lung" cam- paign, $25.00 to the Children's Hospital Drive, and $5.00 toward the community Hallowe'en parties for school children.
Further details follow in Mr. Hart's report, and all expenses represent health services to a great many people here and else- where, who are thankful for your financial aid.
I would like to add these words in gratitude to the Board of Health, Mrs. Alice Dowd, who assists at both clinics, Dr. Ward, Mrs. Harold Parker, who drives for the Baby Clinic, Mrs. Hart, our treasurer for many faithful years, and to Board members and citizens who have spent money and time in making Scituate a healthful place to live.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH H. EVANS, Pres.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
FINANCIAL STATEMENT, YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1947 RECEIPTS
January 1, 1947-Balance
$1,323.33
Baby Clinic
107.00
Nurses Contributions
65.00
One-half Receipts Seal Sale Drive
531.26
Membership Drive
276.00
Jacobs Trust Div.
11.02
Gertrude Gardner Trust Div.
6.25
Savings Bank Interest
16.84
$2,336.60
PAYMENTS
Dr. Olga E. Allers, Baby Clinic
$300.00
P. O. Box Rent
3.00
Seal Sale Expenses
72.53
Call Drug Co., Supplies
100.96
Baby Clinic Expenses
43.60
Immunization Clinic, Dr. C. L. Ward
162.15
Donations: Children's Hospital
25.00
Plymouth County Health Association
120.00
Iron Lung
25.00
Children's Party
5.00
Membership Drive Expenses
21.75
T.B. Rehabilitation
15.00
Scituate Woman's Club Rental- X-ray Survey
24.00
Miscellaneous Expenses
19.50
$937.49
Balance, January 1, 1948
1,399.11
$2,336.60
Many thanks to the people who so generously contributed to the Membership Drive and to the Seal Sale Drive. This money enabled us to sponsor the X-ray Survey last November at a cost of $548.46. This amount does not appear in this statement as the money was not paid out until January 1948. It will appear in next year's statement.
C. L. HARTS, Treasurer
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BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Scituate, January 13, 1948.
To the Citizens of Scituate:
With the cooperation of those employed by our Board and all others interested in health matters, your Board is pleased to report that our town has been free from any serious epidemics and has had very little outbreak of any contagious disease during 1947.
During the year all places where food was dispensed, includ- ing restaurants and hotels, were inspected by the State Department, and as a result many corrections were made by owners for the best interests of themselves and the public.
In conjunction with the Plymouth County Health Association and the Public Health Nursing Service a Chest X-ray Clinic was held. The results were very favorable; over 527 people took ad- vantage of the Clinic.
The annual Antitoxin Clinics for Diphtheria, whooping cough' and tetanus were held in conjunction with the Nursing Service and more than 500 children attended these Clinics.
With a growing population our work continues to increase, but we are pleased to report that our town still holds fast to the position as one of the healthiest towns in the Commonwealth.
All whom we employ have performed their work in a very satisfactory manner and we take this opportunity to thank them for their cooperation. We wish also to thank all town officials for their ever ready assistance and cooperation at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER L. ENOS, Chairman GEORGE H. OTIS DR. CLIFFORD L. WARD, JR. Board of Health.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Scituate Board of Health
Scituate, Massachusetts.
Dear Sirs:
As Public Health Nurse for the town of Scituate, I hereby submit my annual report of activities for the year 1947.
Bedside Nursing Visits 1660
Old Age Visits for Welfare Department. 400
Soldier's Relief Visits
75
Hospital Visits with Patients
25
Ambulance Cases
20
Doctor's Office with Patients
70
Infant Welfare Visits
478
Baby Clinics (251 Babies)
12
Pre-School Dental Clinics (27 Children)
33
Communicable Disease Visits
67
Tubercular Follow-up Visits
98
Prenatal Visits
103
Postnatal Visits
125
Conferences with State Health Workers
10
Unclassified Visits
500
Total Number of Visits 3651
Sponsored by the Board of Health and Nursing Service, with 62 children in attendance, Dr. Clifford L. Ward, Jr. conducted the combination of Diptheria, Whooping Cough, and Tetanus Clinics. To some 464 children, booster shots for Diphtheria were given also.
Olga Allers, M.D., well known Boston Pediatrician, conducted the monthly check-ups for the Well Baby Clinic, sponsored by the Scituate Nursing Service. 251 mothers and babies attended.
The Board of Health also sponsored its yearly Pre-School Dental Clinic with Dr. John F. Crimmins in charge.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
527 individuals responded to the opportunity offered them by the Scituate Nursing Service in cooperation with many far- sighted civic and fraternal organizations, when the Mobile Unit of the Plymouth County Hospital brought its X-Ray equipment to town, and conducted a Chest-Survey.
All of these accomplishments together, brought about added results to Scituate's already commendable public health programı.
Respectfully submitted,
ALICE M. DOWD, R.N.
December 31, 1947.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST
January 8, 1948
Board of Health Scituate, Mass.
Gentlemen :
The following is a statistical report of the work accomplished in the primary grades at Hatherly and Jenkins schools during 1947.
Fillings in Permanent teeth ....... 256
Fillings in Temporary teeth
157
Extractions of Permanent teeth 7
Extractions of Temporary teeth
42
Teeth treated 74
Flourine Treatments 76
Prophylactic Treatments
87
Completed Cases
75
There is increasing evidence to indicate that the topical appli- cation of flourine to the teeth can materially reduce the incidence of dental caries (some investigators claim 40 per cent). In view of this we are planning to greatly increase the usage of this drug in the school dental clinics.
Respectfully submitted,
W. B. PARSONS, D.M.D.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE PRESCHOOL DENTIST
Scituate Board of Health Scituate, Massachusetts
Dear Sirs :
Someone has said that the most important thing a child does from birth to the age of twelve, is to manufacture in his jaws, sound teeth. Though the statement may be far from scientific, it gives liberal recognition to a very important body growth factor.
Yet tooth decay is so common among children that it is taken for granted by the average parent, and too often regarded as a normal condition rather than for what it is; tooth disease.
We know diet plays a vital role in the building of sound teeth.
We are surer than ever that too many sweets are the worst offenders to oral health, for scientific data recently collected in Italy found sounder teeth among those children brought up on a war-time diet that was almost completely lacking in sugar than among our own youngsters.
Back in '44 I told you of the possibilities of fluorine. In '45 I began its use in the Pre-School Dental Clinic. And now at the close of 1947, Dr. S. A. Lovestedt of the dental section of the famed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, makes this enthusiastic state- ment :
"Never has the outlook been so bright. Up to this time den- tists for the most part have been doing restorative work. With the advent of fluorine, dentistry is entering a new field, one of preven- tion instead of correction."
Twenty-nine children received remedial and preventive treat- ment in the clinic this year. Roentgenograms numbered seventy- six; medicated treatments totaled eighty-seven; fluorine treatments given numbered eighty-nine; two hundred eighty-six restorations were made, together with seventeen extractions and twenty-nine prophylaxis given, with nineteen cases being completed.
To the Board of Health, the Public Health Nurse and the Red Cross Motor Corps, I extend hearty thanks for the splendid cooper- ation they gave to this vital clinic.
Yours sincerely, JOHN F. CRIMMINS, D.M.D.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MEAT AND SLAUGHTERING
Scituate Board of Health:
During the past year I have carried out all inspections of meat and slaughtering in accordance with state laws.
All animals slaughtered in this town were found in good order and suitable for human consumption.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM J. MCAULIFFE, Inspector.
REPORT OF THE MILK INSPECTOR
January 13, 1948.
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
During the past year I have received no complaints about the milk sold in Scituate; it has been very satisfactory, having passed all tests.
I have issued 38 store licenses, 8 vehicular licenses, 9 oleomar- garine licenses, 1 license for ice cream manufacture, 2 for recrea- tional camps, 13 Methyl alcohol and 1 Denatured alcohol license.
GEORGE H. OTIS, Milk Inspector.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
January 21, 1948
Board of Health Town of Scituate Scituate, Mass.
Gentlemen :
During the past year many new houses have been built and several others have been equipped with modern plumbing. The plumbing has been installed in accordance with our code.
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BUILDING COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
More adequate regulations should be promulgated for the construction of sewage disposal plants and to this end I shall soon present to your Board such rules for your approval.
The establishment of the office of Building Commissioner has been of great assistance and the Commissioner most helpful in seeing that workmen secure the proper permits to make our build- ings safe in every respect including public health.
Respectfully submitted, PHILIP S. BAILEY, Inspector of Plumbing.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
January 14, 1948.
To the Board of Health
Scituate, Mass.
I wish to report that I have quarantined all dogs which have bitten people and have attended to all matters relative to Cattle, Horses, Goats and Swine.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES O. CHASE, Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMISSIONER
January 14, 1948
To the Board of Selectmen,
Scituate, Mass.
The report of the Building Commissioner follows:
I have issued 341 Building Permits during the year 1947 against 169 during the year 1946. I have also inspected all hotels, saloons, restaurants and other buildings of public assembly within the Town of Scituate as required by the laws of our Commonwealth.
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ALLEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY REPORT
Many cases were before the Building Board of Appeals, all of which were disposed of satisfactorily. It was necessary to take one case to the courts, where the defendant was found guilty and fined. In most cases the owners and contractors have cooperated with me fully.
I have paid to the Town Treasurer for fees collected during 1947, $734.00.
PLEASE REMEMBER that you must obtain a Building Per- mit before you set your batter-boards or drive stakes for the loca- tion of your proposed building, as the building laws govern the location of all buildings on the lot of land to be built upon. This may save you a good many dollars.
Respectfully submitted, LESTER D. HOBSON, Building Commissioner.
REPORT OF THE
ALLEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
As we had expected, our circulation figures increased this year. Also a significant fact, the more serious type of book: biography, current history, etc., was much more in demand.
The Book Committee (Mrs. Paul Jenney, Chairman) , has been critical and careful in their buying, constantly appreciative of the additional $500 appropriated this year for the purchase of books.
Plans for immediate attention, recommended by the House Committee (Mrs. E. Winthrop Hall, Chairman), include added shelf space and making the present Reference Room into a Chil- dren's Reading Room.
Respectfully submitted, MILDRED PEIRCE FULLER, President, Allen Memorial Library Association.
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PEIRCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY REPORT
REPORT OF THE PEIRCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Board of Selectmen
Scituate, Mass.
During the year 1947 the members of the Peirce Memorial Library Association were gratified at the increased number of people who made use of our library facilities. This increase has justified the decision of the members to keep the library open four days a week. We hope eventually to have the library open daily.
Great interest has been shown by the townspeople and summer visitors in our many and varied exhibits of world wide curios and works of local artists.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the Librarian, Individual and Committee members who made this a most successful year. To the townspeople of Scituate we extend a cordial welcome to make use of our library. The Librarian's Report in detail is at- tached.
Respectfully submitted,
VERNETTA G. BARNES, President, Peirce Memorial Library Association.
REPORT OF LIBRARIAN
January 2, 1948.
Total number of books circulated
13,631
Total number of fiction
6805
Total number of non fiction
3444
Total number of juvenile
3382
13,631
Total number of magazines circulated 1,677
433 card holders. 29 books borrowed from State library and other sources. 441 books purchased; 5 books received as gifts.
Many thanks are due the townspeople who, through their co- operation, have made the circulation for 1947 show a most encour- aging gain.
Respectfully submitted,
SARAH H. KNOWLES, Librarian.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER
For the Year ending December 31, 1947
RECEIPTS
Receipts for the Year 1947
$964,531.61
Cash on hand January 1, 1947
233,701.47
$1,198,233.08
EXPENDITURES
As per Warrants of Selectmen
$1,011,770.65
Balance on hand December 31, 1947
186,462.43
$1,198,233.08
Respectfully submitted,
ROSE A. SMTH,
Treasurer.
REPORT OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR
For the Year Ending December 31st, 1947
Total Payments to Treasurer
$587,867.61
Total Taxes Collected
$497,084.89
Total Interest Collected
1,261.71
Total Costs Collected
512.12
Total Water Rates Collected
62,817.50
Total Costs Collected
12.25
Total Bills Receivable Collected
26,159.54
Total Costs Collected
19.60
$587,867.61
1945 Polls, Personal, Real, Moth and Water Liens Uncollected January 1, 1947
$8,407.04
Refunded
26.00
$8,433.04
Collected
$8,038.36
Abated
297.70
Takings
96.98
$8,433.04
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TOWN COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Interest Collected
Costs Collected
$466.48 67.97
1946 Polls, Personal, Real and Water Liens Uncollected Janu- ary 1, 1947
$37,242.95
Refunded
8.00
$37,250.95
Collected
$25,924.36
Abated
210.36
Added to Tax Titles
172.94
Uncollected
10,943.29
$37,250.95
Interest Collected
$563.77
Costs Collected
153.30
1946 Motor Excise Uncollected January 1, 1947
$298.27
Committed in 1947
502.43
Refunded
10.99
$811.69
Collected
$780.02
Abated
31.67
$811.69
Interest Collected
$4.94
Costs Collected
24.15
Polls, Personal, Real and Water Liens Committed in 1947
$486,508.16
Refunded
905.51
$487,413.67
Collected
$441,604.61
Abated
5,017.05
Added to Tax Titles
473.75
Uncollected
40,318.26
$487,413.67
Interest Collected
$195.21
Costs Collected
99.40
1947 Motor Excise Committed
$22,738.99
Refunded
506.19
$23,245.18
Collected
$20,737.54
Abated
810.14
Uncollected
1,697.50
$23,245.18
Interest Collected
$31.31
Costs Collected
167.30
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TOWN COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Water Rates Uncollected January 1, 1947
$3,792.62
Committed in 1947
65,564.39
Refunded
279.80
$69,636.81
Collected
$62,817.50
Abated
1,240.97
Water Rates Placed in Lien Accounts and Added to Special Assessments
1,174.21
Uncollected
4,404.13
$69,636.81
Costs Collected
$12.25
Bills Receivable Uncollected January 1, 1947
$767.46
Committed in 1947
30,436.45
Federal Grant upon Old Age Assistance Deposited by Town Collector
170.11
$31,374.02
Collected
$26,159.54
Deposited by Treasurer
3,749.69
Abated
.53
Uncollected
1,464.26
$31,374.02
Costs Collected
$19.60
Respectfully Submitted,
JOSEPH R. DILLON,
Town Collector
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PLANNING BOARD REPORT
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board's most important accomplishment during the last year has been the writing of subdivision regulations. These can be studied in the Scituate Town Report of 1947.
Two subdivisions applications have been passed under this regulation, one at North Scituate, on Surfside Rd., developer W. J. Driscoll Construction Co .; the other on Beaver Dam Rd. known as Beaver Dam Park, Harold C. Whittaker, developer.
During the past year consultations have been held with depart- ment heads regarding problems relating to their responsibility, such as the parking problem at the Harbor, extension of parking space, filling and grading town owned section of Jericho Rd. A survey of streets with Mr. Shea and Mr. Otis of the selectmen to- gether with Mr. Litchfield and Mr. Bamber, to determine what streets should be accepted this year. Matters pertaining to zoning, including certain problems regarding extension of the business district. Conference with the Water Commissioners regarding the servicing of subdivisions.
The Planning Board would like to ask for your continued con- fidence and your understanding that the time at our disposal in making studies and recommendations is somewhat limited.
MARK W. MURRILL, Chairman GEORGE R. PAUL CLIFFORD R. WARD EVAN F. BAILEY KENNETH MANSFIELD, Secretary Scituate Planning Board.
TOWN OF SCITUATE THE PLANNING BOARD
Section 1. Petition, Preliminary Plans, Tentative Approval.
A. GENERAL. Any person or corporation desiring to make a subdivision (within the meaning of the statute) of any lot, tract, or parcel of land shall, before proceeding with the platting, im- provement, or sale of lots, submit to the Planning Board a petition for approval thereof.
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PLANNING BOARD REPORT
B. FILING PETITION. The petition shall be filed in dupli- cate on approved forms which may be obtained at the office of the Town Engineer and shall be accompanied by the drawings and other materials and information referred to in Section 2A. The petitioner may, at his option, before filing his petition, submit an informal application accompanied by three copies of a preliminary plan or plat of the proposed subdvision.
C. PRELIMINARY PLAT. The preliminary plan or plat may be drawn on paper with pencil at a scale of one inch equals 40, 50 or 100 feet, and shall show:
1. Subdivision name, north point, date and scale.
2. Name and address of record owner, subdivider and designer or surveyor.
3. Existing and proposed lines of streets, ways, easements and public areas within the plat.
4. Lot lines with approximate dimensions.
5. Location, names and widths of adjacent streets.
6. Location of existing buildings, waterways or other existing features.
The Board may, in cases where it deems necessary, require topography with two foot intervals and profiles of proposed streets.
D. TENTATIVE APPROVAL. The Planning Board re- serves the right to make such modifications or changes of the preliminary plan as it deems advisable and to the public interest. The Board shall tentatively approve, disapprove, or approve with modifications the preliminary plan, noting thereon any changes that should be made. One copy of the plan shall be returned to the subdivider. Tentative approval shall be subject to reconsider- ation after the Board has received the record plat or plan and has held a public hearing as provided below.
Section 2. Record Plat.
A. The petitioner shall file with his formal petition the orig- inal drawing and four prints of his final plan, hereinafter referred to as the record plat. A fee of $10.00 shall be paid to the Planning Board for the use of the Town at the time of the filing of the peti- tion. The record plat shall be prepared by a competent designer or surveyor and be clearly drawn in india ink on tracing cloth. Unless otherwise directed by the Board, the scale of all plans shall be 40 feet to an inch; the horizontal scale of all profiles shall be 40 feet to an inch; and the vertical scale 4 feet to an inch.
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PLANNING BOARD REPORT
The record plat shall show the following information:
1. Subdivision name, north point, date and scale.
2. Name and address of record owner, subdivider and designer or surveyor.
3. Existing and proposed lines of streets, ways, casements, lots and public areas within the plat.
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