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Dwyer, Kevin B., Bay Ridge Road, Engineer
Dyer, Russell H., First Parish Road, Fish Business Eaton, William, Jr., First Parish Road, Shipper Finnie, James, Tilden Road, Carpenter Gates, Lester J., Grove Street, Merchant
Gillis, Paul J., Captain Pierce Road, Salesman Hall, Robert F., Beaver Dam Road, Mechanic Hardcastle, Harry H., Ann Vinal Road, Kennels Hardwick, Walter S., Country Way, Carpenter
Hendrickson, William A., Jr., First Parish Road, Salesman Hollis, Wilson T., First Parsh Road, Truck Driver Hyland, Edgar L., Hollett Street, Mason Inge, Ernest J., First Parish Road, Salesman Joseph, Roy I., Jericho Road, Fisherman Kelley, George A., Border Street, Defense Worker Ketterer, John F., Tilden Road, Defense Worker Keyes, Winsor W., Brook Street, Highway Worker
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WATER COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
Levangie, Richard A., Beaver Dam Road, Electrician Litchfield, Ellsworth B., First Parish Road, Greenhouse Locklin, Chester B., Mann Lot Road, Marine Motors McCarthy, Ralph F., Jericho Road, Foreman Moffatt, Kenmure W., Ann Vinal Road, Insurance Murphy, John H., Booth Hill Road, Clerk Murphy, Stanley F., Cherry Lane, Insurance Prouty, Wilfred C., First Parish Road, Farmer Salvador, John S., Foam Road, Retired Slattery, William F., First Parish Road, Asst. Manager Somers, Peter S., Country Way, Plumber Stanley, James W., Hazel Avenue, Truck Driver Stearns, Thomas R., Old Oaken Bucket Road, Blacksmith Stone, Edwin A., Jr., Captain Pierce Road, Lobsterman Sweeney, Arthur E., First Parish Road, Meat Cutter Wilder, Malcolm E., Tilden Road, Mechanic Wyman, Andrews, Hollett Street, Insurance Broker
REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
To the Board of Water Commissioners:
Gentlemen :
Herein I beg to submit for your consideration the 15th Annual Report of the Scituate Water Department, setting forth the ac- tivties of the Department during 1946, together with recommenda- tions for future improvement.
Owing to the cessation of hostilities, machinery and materials were released, making it possible to install additional water mains to improve the system.
In March a section of main was laid to complete a circuit on Meeting House Lane. All of the mains in that section of the town are small, and filling in the space in Meeting House Lane relieved the pressure and flow on Stockbridge Road and Kent St. A similar condition existed on Damon Rd., and during August the loop was completed from Jericho Rd., thus allowing a con- siderably better flow through the mains in that vicinity and im- proving both domestic and fire service.
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Early in the year the Birchall Housing Corp. began to develop Hatchet Rock Gardens. Thirty honses were started, many of which were completed, and about two thousand feet of main laid. One section of this main would be part of a proposed main to provide a direct and better flow of water from the Mann Lot standpipe to the Shore Acres and Hatherly Beach areas as well as the Scituate Harbor section.
During October a main was laid from Greenfield Lane to furnish domestic and fire service for Cedar Hill development.
An extension of nine hundred feet was laid on Driftway, westerly from Kent St. This circuit to Stockbridge Rd. should be completed in the near future.
During the month of July and the carly part of August it became necessary to develop the full capacity of all the wells in the system. Had a serious fire occurred at that time the supply would have been depleted to emergency rations. Another tank or standpipe of not less than 1,000,000 gallons capacity should be added to the system to maintain the supply during such a draft, and more particularly if a disastrous fire or break in the mains occurred.
The population of the town is increasing rapidly and in view of this fact, test wells were driven in various parts of the town in another attempt to locate additional water supply. None of these tests provided any information that indicated justifiable expenditure of money for construction of permanent wells and installation of pumps.
With the thought of obtaining supplementary water supply, the Commissioners have carried on a series of meetings with the Selectmen of Norwell, in accordance with an Act of Legislature (Acts of 1943), allowing the towns to co-operate in developing a water system whereby the Town of Scituate would be able to obtain at least one million gallons per day. Such a supply would satisfy the demands of the Town for a number of years.
On June eighth, Scituate was again visited by a very severe storm. Although this storm lasted but a very few minutes the electric power lines were blown down to such an extent that all of the pumping units were stopped. The Power Company worked quickly and efficiently, but here again an additional tank of 1,000.000 gallons capacity would carry over a short period and avert a serious emergency.
There are periods during the summer months when the lack of water might easily be termed critical. Wells might be de- veloped with a capacity of 150,000 gallons per day, which would
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be a temporary relief. A tank with 1,000,000 gals. capacity would carry on until such time as the consumer demand of the Town exceeded this additional capacity. A water supply might be de- veloped in Norwell that would provide water for the Town of Scituate for many years.
The Metropolitan District Commission is planning to construct a distribution reservoir in the Blue Hills during the next two years, but water may not be available to Scituate for five or six years, and then only if the neighboring towns apply for water from the Met. Dist. Com. to help defray the cost of a force main.
From this information it would appear that the most advan- tageous action for the Town would be to erect another storage tank in the system. This supply would be immediately available for emergency and a much needed back-log to carry over the heavy day-time draft during the summer season.
During the early part of 1947 material of every description will be very scarce, and it may not always be possible to supply the demand, particularly for the extension of mains, as quickly as may be desired.
Respectfully submitted. WM. J. LUMBERT. Superintendent.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
This Board in its report last year emphasized the need of additional sources of water. During the next few years we may expect greater drains upon our supply, especially during the summer months. For some years we have been perilously near the point of exhaustion during dry periods. It is time to do some- thing about it.
Your Board has, during the past year, explored the possi- bilities of extending our activities to adjacent towns. We feel that these prospects will need more time to develop than our immediate requirements demand.
Additional water storage seems to be the best immediate guard against existing conditions, and a much needed addition to our fire protection system. Therefore, we are recommending for your consideration the erection of a storage tank, similar to the one installed near Hatchet Rock. With this additional pro-
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tection your Board will be in an excellent position to choose the best terms and conditions for future extension of water supply.
We recommend a careful perusal of the Superintendent's report, which carries the whole-hearted endorsement of your Board of Commissioners.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. SHUTTLEWORTH, Chairman,
WILSON S. BROWN, RUSSELL J. WILDER.
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
During 1946 about forty new shade trees were planted and eleven replaced that died from last year on our streets. Most of these trees were maples and a few elms.
The elm trees were sprayed twice and the other trees once.
The gypsy moth has been getting worse on the town borders and these sections were sprayed and the nests painted in the winter. The Japanese Beetle is here now but the DDT spray con- trols them.
The Dutch Elm Disease has finally got into this country and has been found within eight miles of us. We will have to fight this disease because of the thousands of elms we have, and as we haven't seen anything like it here before, we cannot appreciate how destructive it is.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN W. FORD, Tree Warden,
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REPORT OF THE CONTROL OF SHELLFISH
Gentlemen :- I have attended to all duties relative to the control of Shellfish for 1946.
KARL H. STENBECK, Temporary Clam Warden.
Scituate, Jan. 1. 1947.
REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Scituate:
Both of the Town Forests have been trimmed out.
Two new signs have been erected, one in each forest.
The fire trails have been trimmed out. There has been sev- eral picnics, weenie roast, and quite a few outings held there.
It is a delightful place to spend an afternoon, and more people should avail themselves of the opportunity of visiting both forests.
JOHN FORD, Chairman, MARY E. CRESSY, Secretary, EMMA P. LITCHFIELD, Town Forest Commttee.
REPORT OF THE SCITUATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE
The Service, this year, purchased for use in the school dental clinic, a special lamp which provides correct light in the ex-store- room at the Hatherly School, used as the dentist's office, at a cost of $88.00.
The Well-Baby Clinic has been more successful, as the num- ber of babies attending has increased. Dr. Olga E. Allers, an ex- cellent pediatrician, is in charge, with Mrs. Alice Dowd, Public Health Nurse, assisting.
The Immunization Clinic, with Dr. Ward in charge, provided protection from whooping cough, diphtheria and smallpox for
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many small citizens. This spring, at additional cost, the Nursing Service will provide anti-tetanus serum, to be administered in the same collective injections as before.
Emergency relief included new shoes and supplies for several needy families, and text-books for a man convalescing from T. B.
The expenses of two Scituate children at the Bailey Health Camp was $120 worth of good health insurance for them.
A special donation of $100 went to a T. B. research project in Massachusetts; supplies for the Immunization Clinic and the Public Health Nursc amounted to $126.50.
Our annual operating expenses are large, as you may scc by referring to the Treasurer's report which follows. Funds to con- duct our activities are raised just twice a year-our Member- ship Drive, and the Christmas Scal Sale. Thank you for your interest and financial support, without which these benefits to hundreds of Scituate children and many adults could not be con- tinued. And to the members of the Nursing Service Board who give time and cars at the clinics, and all during the year in their respective offices, my grateful appreciation.
ELIZABETH EVANS, Pres.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1946.
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1946
$1,230.77
Nurses' Contributions
35.00
Baby Clinic
69.50
T. B. Seal Sale (One-half Receipts)
529.73
Membership Drive
338.00
Savings Bank Interest
16.34
Jacob's Trust Dividends
11.02
$2,230.36
PAYMENTS
Call Drug Co., Inc., Supplics
$ 126.50
Ethyl M. Duffey, Postmaster, Mail Box
2.40
Ethyl M. Duffey, Postmaster, Post Cards
1.00
Dr. Olga E. Allers, Baby Clinic
300.00
Baby Clinic Expenses
13.00
Membership Drive Expenses
21.25
Dr. C. L. Ward, Immunization Clinic
50.00
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Plymouth Co. Health Assn., 2 Children to Camp
120.00
Plymouth Co. Health Assn., Seal Sale Expenses 21.00
Plymouth Co. Health Assn., T. B. Research Donation
100.00
Emergency Relief
23.38
Girard's Shoe Store, Assistance
22.35
University Extension Text Books, Assistance
8.25
J. H. Hood Co., Dentists' Lamp for Schools 88.00
Miscellaneous Expenses
10.00
$ 907.13
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1947
$1,323.23
$2,230.36
C. L. HARTS, Treasurer.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Scituate:
Your Board of Health is pleased to report that our Town still holds a high standing within the Commonwealth in regard to health conditions.
Contagious diseases have been kept down to a minimum and every effort has been made to maintain the high standard we now enjoy.
Those employed by your Board have done their work effi- ciently and their cooperation has assisted us in carrying on our work. All Departments and Town Officials have rendered us great assistance whenever called upon and we take this oppor- tunity to thank them for their help.
During the past year we lost one of our members by death -Dr. William P. Grovestein. The Doctor had served on the Board of Health for many years and his work was of great value to this Board, as well as to the Town in general.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER L. ENOS, Chairman,
GEORGE H. OTIS,
Board of Health.
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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 1946.
Bedside Nursing Visits 1,588
Old Age Visits for Welfare Dept. 380
Soldiers' Relief Visits 50
Hospital Visits with Patients
20
Ambulance Cases
25
Doctor's Office with Patients
73
Infant Welfare Visits
500
Baby Clinics (150 babies)
12
Immunization Clinics (150 children)
7
Communicable Disease Visits
123
T. B. Follow-Up Visits
140
Prenatal Visits
98
Postnatal Visits
110
Unclassified Visits
500
Public Health Meetings
8
Conferences with State Health Workers
10
Total Number of Visits 3,671
Dr. Clifford L. Ward, Jr., conducted the Vaccination and Diphtheria clinics, which the Board of Health sponsored, with 150 children attending.
The Board of Health also sponsored the yearly Pre-School Dental Clinic, conducted by Dr. John F. Crimmins, which re- corded its usual high attendance and accomplishment.
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Always giving vital assistance to the community, the Scit- uate Nursing Service sponsored the Whooping Cough Clinic. con- ducted by Dr. Ward; the Baby Clinic, whose monthly check-ups by Dr. Olga Allers, Boston Pediatrician, keep infants in the best possible health; and the sending of two children to Bailey Camp for eight weeks in the summer.
1946 was a year of worthwhile endeavor and accomplishment.
Respectfully submitted,
ALICE M. DOWD. R. N.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST
Board of Health
Scituate, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
This year a new and modern dental operating light was pre- sented to the school dental clinic, through the generosity of the Scituate Nursing Association.
At present this light is being used at the Hatherly School, where it was greatly needed. When the new school is built. this light will form the nucleus of the new permanent equipment.
Flourine treatment for the prevention of dental caries was started this year on selected cases. This drug gives great prom- ise as a preventive of dental decay, but it is not a panacea.
Investigation in all parts of the country is still going on try- ing to determine its exact worth.
A statistical summary of the work accomplished during the year is as follows:
280
Fillings in Permanent Teeth
157
Extractions of Permanent Teeth
13
Extractions of Temporary Teeth
48
Teeth Treated
78
Flourine Treatments
58
Prophylactic Treatments
99
Completed Cases
93
Respectfully submitted,
W. B. PARSONS, D. M. D.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE PRE-SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC
Scituate Board of Health
Scituate, Massachusetts
Dear Sirs:
Each year finds pedodontics reaching out and accomplish- ing a little more toward assuring sounder oral health for our children. Early diagnosis in the preschool age of dental caries in deciduous teeth, and preservation of these teeth through prompt and careful treatment, are the first steps in the promotion of normal growth and development.
Proper habits of brushing should be taught when the child is about three; brushing should be done after breakfast, and after the midday meal, ideally every four or five hours. Despite all precautions, caries may form. Therefore the child should be seen by the dentist as soon as dentition is complete, and every four months thereafter. Preservation of temporary teeth is extremely important for proper mastication; development of the jaws, pre- vention of septic conditions and preservation of the proper space arrangements for the coming permanent teeth.
Every child attending pre-school dental clinic is started on this road of good health, through better oral health. Twenty- nine youngsters received remedial treatment, which included sixty-nine Roentgenogramis taken; eighty-four treatments given, forty-four fluoride applications made; two hundred eighty-three restorations made, together with twelve extractions made, twen- ty-nine prophylaxis given, and twenty cases completed.
To the Board of Health, the Public Health Nurse, and the Red Cross Motor Corps, I extend hearty thanks for the coopera- tion they gave me in this vital work.
Yours sincerely,.
JOHN F. CRIMMINS, D. M. D.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MEAT AND SLAUGHTERING
To the Scituate Board of Health:
During the year 1946 all inspections have been made in ac- cordance with the State laws: I have inspected all slaughtered animals and have found all in good order and suitable for human consumption.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM J. MCAULIFFE, Inspector.
REPORT OF THE MILK INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health:
January 13, 1947
Several samples of milk have been taken and proven up to standard. I have issued 41 milk licenses, both store and vehicular. Seven licenses for the sale of olcomargarine. Twelve licenses to garages for the sale of anti-freeze, and I license for the sale of denatured alcohol.
Sincerely, GEORGE H. OTIS, Inspector of Milk.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
Board of Health Town of Scituate Scituate, Mass.
January 14, 1947.
Gentlemen :
Last year in my annual report, I called attention to the fact that with the release of materials a considerable increase in build- ing might be expected, and such is the case.
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Many buildings have been erected and several housing proj- ects are in process of development. The owners of these new houses have been very cooperative, the plumbing installed in accordance with best practices and sewerage disposal effected in the most practical manner.
The need of a sewerage system is very cvident in the thickly populated Harbor Area to prevent contamination of the waters of the harbor and prevent disease.
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP S. BAILEY, Plumbing Inspector.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
January 14, 1947.
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, Goats, and Swine.
CHARLES O. CHASE, Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Board of Selectmen:
Scituate, Mass.
The report of the Building Inspector follows:
The By-Laws regulating the erection, alteration and repair- ing of buildings in the Town of Scituate, became effective on April 20th, 1946. Immediately, and throughout the year, this office became a very busy one.
When a town adopts a code of building laws, it is necessary for the Selcetinen to appoint a Building Inspector, who shall be charged with the enforcement of said By-Laws. It also becomes the duty of the Building Inspector to take over several duties formerly performed by the Department of Public Safety, Com-
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monwealth of Massachusetts, such as inspection of places of public assembly, namely, Restaurants, Hotels, Public Bars, Halls, etc .; to see that there are enough egresses properly placed, proper ventilation, emergency lighting, etc., for the safety of the patrons of such places.
I have issued 169 Building Permits up to December 31st, 1946, and have made 1234 visits of inspection.
It was necessary for some cases to come before the Building Law's Board of Appeals, all of which were disposed of satisfac- torily.
In nearly all cases, both the owners and the contractors have cooperated with me in the carrying out of the Building By-Laws, which I am sure have been beneficial to the owners as well as to the Town of Scituate.
At our Annual Town Meeting in March, 1947, you will be asked to accept a revised code of the Building By-Laws which I assure you will be much more beneficial both to the property owner and to the Town of Scituate.
Respectfully submitted,
LESTER D. HOBSON, Building Inspector.
REPORT OF THE ALLEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Scituate is growing and we must expect to experience some growing pains. The pain caused by the overcrowded conditions of the grade schools has already been recognized. That the libra- ries will have to make plans to meet more adequately the demands of the larger constituency is obvious.
The crying need is for more books-the price of books has increased. Therefore, the Trustees and Members of the Allen Memorial Library Association are asking for an added appropria- tion of five hundred dollars to be used solely for the purchase of books in 1947.
The officers, the active Book, House and Exhibit Committees, in cooperation with the Librarian, will try to give every possible service to the public this coming year.
MILDRED PEIRCE FULLER, President, Allen Memorial Library Association.
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REPORT OF THE PEIRCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
A real advance towards the goal of having our library open daily was made in 1946. First as an experiment, and later be- cause of the public's response to having the library open one ad- ditional day, we are now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (holidays only excepted). Although this addi- tional opening has not resulted in any material increase in the total number of books and magazines in circulation we believe that it is a real contribution to the cultural life of the community.
As in previous years we have continued our story hour for children. A number of extremely interesting exhibits have been prepared from time to time by Mrs. Philip S. Bailey and her committee.
We are fortunate in having had the continued efficient serv- ice of our faithful librarian, Mrs. Sarah H .Knowles.
We are grateful for the interest and support of the towns- people.
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Respectfully submitted,
VERNETTA G. BARNES, President, Peirce Memorial Library Assn.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING SCHOOL HOUSING NEEDS
To the Voters of Scituate:
Your School Housing Committee has met frequently during the past year to study designs and to select an architect to draw up plans for the proposed new elementary school.
After meeting with a number of architectural concerns, your committee felt that the firm of Mclaughlin and Burr best met the requirements. We contracted with the aforementioned firm to make a study of our elementary school needs, and to draw up preliminary plans.
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These plans may be examined by contacting your commit- tee and it is hoped that at the coming town meeting money may be raised to make the permanent plans for your new elementary school.
Respectfully submitted,
EBEN B. PAGE, Chairman, THOMAS W. MACY, MARIAN E. BROWN, MARY F. HEFFERNAN, DANIEL A. VINES.
REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER For the Year ending December 31, 1946 RECEIPTS
Receipts for the Year 1946 $ 866,041.69
Cash on hand January 1, 1946 222,944.91
$1,088,986.60
EXPENDITURES
As per Warrants of Selectmen
$ 855,285.13
Balance on hand December 31, 1946
233,701.47
$1,088,986.60
Respectfully submitted, ROSE A. SMITH,
Treasurer.
TOWN COLLECTOR'S REPORT
REPORT OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR For the Year Ending December 31, 1946
Total Payments to Treasurer
$547,156.27
Total Taxes Collected
$457,413.75
Total Interest Collected
1,372.78
Total Costs Collected
483.30
Total Water Rates Collected
62,770.53
Total Bills Receivable Collected
25,115.91
$547,156.27
1944 Polls, Personal, Real, Moth and Water Liens Uncol- lected January 1, 1946
$ 9,426.95
Refunded
42.00
$9,468.95
Collected
$ 9,292.50
Takings
124.95
Abated
51.50
Interest Collected
521.12
Costs Collected
58.55
1945 Polls, Personal, Real, Moth and Water Liens Uncol- lected January 1, 1946
$ 37,147.41
Refunded
51.00
$ 37,198.41
Collected
$ 28,282.37
Abated
387.05
Added to Tax Titles
121.95
Uncollected
8,407.04
Interest Collected
637.31
Costs Collected
177.10
1945 Motor Excise Uncollected January 1, 1946
$ 203.30
Committed in 1946
65.34
Refunded
1.08
Collected
$ 256.36
Abated
13.36
Interest Collected
1.68
Costs Collected
13.65
Polls. Personal, Real and Water Liens Committed in 1946
$450,695.98
Refunded
315.16
Collected
$409,639.22 3,399.09
$451,011.14
Abated
100
$ 9,468.95
$ 37.198.41
$ 269.72
$ 269.72
TOWN COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Added to Tax Titles
Uncollected
729.88 37,242.95
$451.011.14
Interest Collected
197.98
Costs Collected
111.15
1946 Motor Excise Committed
$ 10.318.77
Refunded
156.47
$ 10,475.24
Collected
$ 9,943.30
Abated
233.67
Uncollected
298.27
$ 10.475.24
Interest Collected
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