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This year I did not stock the oyster area in the River near and abreast the Town Landing with cul- tivated oysters from Chilmark which has been a cus- tom for past several years. That is the reason for the scarcity there.
In 1955 the Selectmen closed the northern half of the head of Harbor flat and I had 141 bu. of qua- haugs put therein, leaving the southern half of flat
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nearly depleted from previous diggings. In the last Spring, 1956, the Selectmen closed the southern half of area and I had that restocked with quahaugs. Also, I used the balance of funds for planting quahaugs at Pine Island Pond; it being the last year for so doing before the area is opened on May 1st, 1957. There- fore, no funds were left for oyster planting.
West Shore Mattapoisett Harbor Mollie's Cove to Shell Beach
I would like to have this area closed for a 3 year period and restocked with quahaugs, but its location is in an out of way place or some distance from the Town settlement. Considering this and other reasons, I do not advise the Selectmen to risk spending money there.
In 1943, I planted 12 bushels of seed quahaugs at Shell Beach the size of 1/2 - 3/4 to 1 in. These were from clean waters, Wareham, therefore required no closing of the area. From 1950 to 1953, the Select- men closed the entire area. 55 bushels of quahaugs were planted there for a tryout. All quahaugs plant- ed under my supervision are put in locations where they thrive; in other words, I do not put them in locations where they have not been found to any ex- tent in past years. I also keep a record of the num- ber of bushels planted in the different locations, thus making it easier to keep check on them. Checking several times on the areas between the 1950 and 1953 period, I discovered that the quahaugs were not there. I also found a quahaug rake, burlap bags, etc., up on the marsh and upland which convinced me that some other predatory enemies of shellfish (with 2 legs) other than seagulls, had been at work there probably at night.
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A shellfish officer in any Town that does not get a full time salary has a difficult task to enforce the Town's Shellfish Regulations, therefore, I believe it would help if any inhabitant of the Town who sees people taking shellfish from closed areas, etc., would notify the authorities, either Selectmen, Shellfish Of- ficer, or Police Force.
Thank you for your cooperation; also Mr. Le- Baron, our Shellfish Officer for his assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
E. EVERETT ELDRIDGE,
(In charge of Town Shellfisheries.)
Report of the Inspector of Animals
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the Town of Mattapoisett for the year ending De- cember 31, 1956.
Barns Inspected
33
Horses
31
Cows
196
Heifers
52
Bulls
8
Steers
9
Goats
10
Swine
70
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED F. SYLVIA,
Inspector of Animals
Report of District Nurse
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
District Nurses Report for 1956.
Total number visits
1403
Medical
660
Surgical
119
Child health
574
Maternity
26
Tuberculosis
17
Miscellaneous
7
-1403
Old Age Assistance
231
Pay
457
Part pay
2
Free
107
No Charge
606
-1403
No. patients
548
Amount collected
$345.50
Three diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough inoculation clinics were held at Center School.
1 school and 12 pre-school children were given three doses and Booster doses were given to 23 pre- school and 37 school children.
Eight dental clinics were held at Center School under the Board of Health.
No. children treated
34
No. fillings 70
No. extractions
11
No. treatments
8
Cleanings
10
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14 polio inoculation clinics were held at Center School and 1144 shots of Salk Polio Vaccine were given by Dr. Albert I. York. We were assisted at sev- eral of the clinics by Mrs. Rodney Perkins, Mrs. Mur- ray DeCoffe and Mrs. C. P. Sawyer.
I attended eight classes on Cancer last Spring in Taunton.
Used clothing was donated by-
Mrs. Nisham Berberian
Mrs. Robert Flanders
Mrs. Wilson Smith
Mrs. Donald Wood
Mrs. Milton Jenkins
Mrs. Melvin Wood
Mrs. Michael Ellis
Mrs. Richard Burrell
Mrs. Joseph Sullivan
Mr. John De Costa
Mrs. Josephine Alves
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. GRACE DeCOSTA,
R. N.
Report of the Board of Health
REPORT FOR 1956
Dr. Albert I. York, Chairman, Health Physician
Rodney W. Perkins, Agent
Grace Howard, Clerk
Grace DeCosta, R. N., Health Nurse
Alfred Sylvia, Meat and Animal Inspector
Domingo Sylvia, Plumbing Inspector
Permits Issued
Burial
18
Plumbing
112
Cesspool
38
Clinics
Toxoid
3
Dental
8
Polio
14
Communicable Diseases
Chicken Pox
22
German Measles
2
Measles
1
Scarlet Fever
1
Tuberculosis
1
Licenses Issued
Overnight Cabins-5
$2.50
Eating and Drinking Establishments-22
110.00
Day Nursery-1 1.00
Food Handlers-84
84.00
Oleomargarine-Store-6
3.00
Oleomargarine-Vehicle-2
1.00
Milk-Store-8 4.00
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Milk-Vehicle-9 4.50
Garbage Account-appropriation
2,700.00
Paid Abel Grace 2,700.00
Dump Account-appropriation
$1,250.00
Paid : Russell Chase-Work at Dump
725.40
Freddie's Texaco-Kerosene
8.45
Big 3-Supplies
10.17
P. & B. Inc .- Bulldozing
180.00
Mattapoisett General Store-Paint
1.32
Balance
$324.66
Dental Account-appropriation
$310.00
Paid: Dr. J. N. Finni, D. M. D.
200.00
Grace DeCosta, Nurse
110.00
$310.00
General Account
$2,200.00
Transferred from Dump Account-
Town Meeting
324.66
$2,524.66
Paid: C. E. Hiller-Printing
$32.00
Plymouth County Hospital-T. B. Case
549.00
Alex Bowman, Jr .- Disposed decomposed dog
2.00
John M. Riley, Fairhaven-Inspecting Plumbing 9.00 City of Fitchburg-T. C. Case 107.25
Clifford D. Tripp-Disposed of dead dogs
3.00
Toby Hospital-Premature Infants Case
103.00
Alfred Sylvia-Inspector of Meat and Slaughtering 50.00
Grace DeCosta, R. N .- Nursing and Supplies
135.66
Mattapoisett Presto Press-Advertisements
8.00
Domingo Sylvia-Inspections of Plumbing
361.50
The Village Drug Store-Supplies
42.44
R. W. Perkins-Investigations, Inspections, Postage, etc. 185.43
Jeanne Ellis-Transportation for Clinics 15.00
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Dr. A. I. York-Toxoid, Polio Clinics
570.00
Grace Howard-Clerical work, postage 64.00
Hobbs & Warren-Books, notices
18.58
Plymouth County B. of H. Asso .- Dues
10.00
City of New Bedford-T. B. program and Clinic
238.67
$2,504.53
Balance
$20.13
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT I. YORK, M. D. RODNEY W. PERKINS GRACE HOWARD
Mattapoisett Free Public Library
TREASURER'S REPORT
Received
Town Appropriation
$4,000.00
Dog Tax
445.12
$4,445.12
Paid
Salaries
Dorothy L. Fox
$1,300.00
Frances W. Walker
421.75
Barbara C. Taylor
393.00
Priscilla H. Hiller
34.50
$2,149.25
N. B. Gas & Edison Light
$605.34
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
84.00
Services
46.95
Books
New England News
$246.08
Campbell & Hall
263.73
Doubleday & Co.
246.25
Book-Of-The-Month Club
28.48
O. H. Toothaker
21.90
H. W. Wilson
22.40
American Heritage
10.00
Good Housekeeping
3.98
$842.82
Magazines
W. Milton Cargill
$106.25
U. S. Camera
7.77
National Baseball
1.25
$115.27
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Newspapers Standard Times Wareham Courier N. Y. Times
$15.60
4.25
13.25
$33.10
Metropolitan Miniatures
$16.20
Supplies
Bro- dart Ind.
$69.87
Gaylord Bros.
37.60
C. E. Hiller
27.10
Big 3 Lumber Co.
6.18
Field Enterprises
4.50
F. J. Barnard
12.21
Postage, etc.
15.79
$173.25
Repairs
John Carlos
$59.98
M. C. Linhares
149.51
A. J. Pelson
126.03
Lawrence Maxfield
23.65
N. B. Gas & Edison Light
15.74
$374.91
Total
$4,441.09
Returned to Treasurer
4.03
$4,445.12
Mattapoisett Free Public Library
SECRETARY'S REPORT
Circulation for 1956
Non-fiction
4,879
Fiction
12,303
Periodicals
756
Total
17,938
Weekly average
345
Books per capita
7
Registration
New borrowers
200
Total registered 1,236
Books added by
Town appropriation
351
Gifts
32
383
Books discarded
62
Number of volumes in Library
11,211
Fines paid to Town Treasurer
$225.15
Business at the Library went on much as in other years. Two divisions of the fifth grade from the Cen- ter School came on alternate Wednesdays with their teachers, to borrow books and become acquainted with their Public Library.
Bookmobile service was very irregular owing to the lack of a permanent librarian.
Open House on the afternoon before Christmas was enjoyed by a group of townspeople.
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On the Saturday after Christmas Mrs. Winfield Jenney told stories to a group of the smaller children who were gathered around the open fire.
We have received many gifts of books, magazines and pictures from the following friends.
Mrs. Robert A. Bailey, Mrs. Charles A. Bowman, Miss Esther Bowman, Mrs. Carlton Burr, Mrs. John Burr, Mr. Franklin B. Dexter, Mrs. Robert L. Emlen, Mrs. C. S. Hamlin, Mrs. C. E. Hiller, Kiwanis Club, Mr. Ralph LeBaron, Lions Club, Mr. Donald Marvin, Mrs. C. R. Marvin, Mattapoisett Book Club, Matta- poisett Improvement Association, Mattapoisett Grange, Mr. R. G. Pearce, Mr. P. F. Purrington, Mrs. W. Mason Smith, Mr. Murray Tuttle, Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Mrs. C. W. Tylee, Miss Gail Vaitses, Mr. George White, Mr. E. D. Wilson, Mr. Dixon Yard, Miss Sharon Young.
The Library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
JAMES R. MAURY,
Secretary
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Report of Flood Waters Committee
To the Citizens of Mattapoisett :
The Committee appointed under Article 43 at the last Town Meeting, reading "Voted that the Town will instruct the moderator to appoint a committee to study means of holding back flood waters in times of hurri- cane" reports as follows :
The Army Engineers estimate that to build a 1,200 foot dike, 10 to 12 feet high, from the Wharf property to Goodspeed's Island, riprapped on the water side would cost approximately $250,000 to $300,000 if the foundation were good. If the foundation were soft, making it necessary to dig to solid material, this fig- ure might be doubled. This figure does not include expenses for re-locating the creek and taking care of surface water. If the dike is to be watertight it would be necessary to put a trench behind it and a pumping station, which is not included in the above figure.
The proposed dike would protect thirteen houses having a total assessed value of $32,500. and the Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted, HOWARD P. NASH, Jr. LOREN H. MOSHER W. F. JENNEY
R. B. YOUNG GERALD SMITH
Report of the Water Department
Outstanding
Outstanding
Jan. 1, 1956 $7,332.10
Dec. 31, 1956 $6,388.84
Rates Billed 23,341.74
Collected 1956 24,225.62
Over Payments 16.50
Abated 1956 75.90
$30,690.36
$30,690.36
Operations for 1956
Years Water Consumption
65,993,230
Heaviest on Day Consumption
423,100
Active Services Dec. 31, 1956
1,206
New Services Installed 1956
58
Metered Services
742
Notes and Bonds
New Well and Pipe Line
$120,000.00
To be retired 1957
10,000.00
North Street
25,000.00
To be retired 1957
3,000.00
Harbor Beach
45,000.00
To be retired 1957
5,000.00
Maintenance 1956
$24,918.00
Appropriation Salaries
C. I. Tripp
$3,876.40
Fred LeBaron
3,353.60
J. H. Magilton
2,412.40
Supplies
D. Mahoney & Sons
421.02
Big 3 Lumber Co.
103.96
Plumbers Supply Co.
55.36
Sumner & Dunbar
837.87
P. K. Lindsay Co.
373.02
Peckham Power Equipment
264.40
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Red Hed Mfg. Co.
687.84
Smith Equipment Co.
71.75
Joseph G. Pollard Co.
63.34
Dahill Co.
53.46
Burr Bros. Boats
36.53
Johansen's
250.00
E. A. Walsh
8.09
Romeo's
8.75
A & B Blind Co.
5.50
Homelite
28.52
The Bristol Co.
29.15
Edson Corp.
43.55
Babbitts
170.00
Eureka Cement Pipe Co.
488.08
Hutchinsons
5.65
Renesselaer Valve Co.
520.49
H. R. Prescott
261.46
Postage
48.79
C. E. Hiller
192.75
C. E. Beckman
10.45
Kardex File Co.
170.86
New Bedford Gas & Light Co.
Station 1
288.00
Station 2
262.92
Station 3
1,374.41
Light
28.24
Gas for Heat
33.01
New England Tele. & Tele. Co.
Station 1
76.20
Station 3
72.00
Office
196.75
C. I. Tripp
69.36
Fred LeBaron
69.36
Labor
William B. Perkins
2,490.75
Frederick Eldridge
2,492.10
Ray Bradley
3.05
145
George Heath
3.00
Transportation
DeCoffe's Serv. Sta.
199.06
Gingras Serv. Sta.
233.99
Cork Greenwood
52.68
Tex's Serv. Sta.
71.06
Freddie's Texaco Sta.
85.50
Repairs
Donat Couet
13.75
Sears Auto Sales
115.75
Alexander Bowman
25.00
Edwin L. Perkins
277.58
Plumbers Supply
294.49
John L. Carlos
44.78
Clinton H. White
28.34
M. C. Linhares
180.57
Russell Chase
3.25
Miscellaneous
Express
74.74
Morse & Tibbetts
12.50
A. W. Winters
13.13
W. W. Engineering
3.00
N. E. W. W. Asso.
8.00
Presto Press
16.00
J. H. Magilton
28.00
Hosmer R. Kimball
23.00
Fairhaven Water Co.
60.58
N. F. Harriman
32.60
C. I. Tripp
53.40
Winters Insurance
10.00
Matt. Lions Club
3.50
P. & B. Inc.
285.85
E. Anthony & Sons
13.32
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R. E. Barstow John F. Denham, Jr.
59.08
40.00
Cape Cod Engineering
240.00
Balance
$24,914.69 $3.31
Meters
Appropriation
$1,500.00
R. H. Smith, 22 Calmet
Meters $555.70
Neptune Meters Co., 29 Trident Meters
938.06
1,493.76
Balance $6.24
Stockpile
Appropriation
$500.00
Johns-Manville, 325 ft. 6 in. Pipe
474.50
Balance
$25.50
Oliver's Lane
$2,150.00
Appropriation Johns-Manville,
453 ft. 6 in. Pipe
$665.91
Sumner & Dunbar, Fittings 249.45
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., Hydrant 118.42
Red Hed Mfg. Co., Fittings 128.42
Hydraulic Development Corp. Hydro-tite 16.50
F. W. Webb Mfg. Co., Copper Tube 147.31 Warren Bros. Road Co., Road Mix 22.83 Fairhaven Water Co., Tapping Main 19.70 P. & B. Inc., Per Contract 642.25
William B. Perkins, Labor 43.20
147
Frederick Eldridge, Labor Express
43.20
29.17
2,125.98
Balance
$24.02
Dexter's Lane
$1,550.00
Appropriation Johns-Manville,
369 ft. 6 in. pipe $542.43
Sumner & Dunbar, Fittings 253.70
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., Hydrant 135.67
P. & B. Inc., Per Contract 469.90
William B. Perkins, Labor 54.00
F. W. Webb Mfg. Co., Copper Tube 87.32
1,543.02
Balance $6.98
New Rubbish Disposal Area
Appropriation Johns-Manville, 1300 ft. 6 in. pipe $1,911.37
$4,500.00
Sumner & Dunbar, Fittings 312.80
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., Hydrant 135.67
2,359.84
Balance Not completed.
$2,140.16
Harbor Beach
Balance from 1955
$47.91
Paid - None
Balance Completed.
$47.91
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Creek Street
Balance from 1955 Paid
$270.00
none
Balance
$270.00
Due to the 1954 Hurricane this project is not necessary. The funds therefore will be returned to the Treasury.
Respectfully submitted,
CLIFFORD I. TRIPP,
Superintendent
Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture
By Robert B. Ewing, Agent-Manager
The Plymouth County Extension Service is an educational organization which is a part of the United States Department of Agriculture and the University of Massachusetts.
There are three departments-Agriculture, Home and 4-H - and the office is in the Court House, Brock- ton, Massachusetts.
The Program of each department - Agriculture, Home Economics and 4-H is planned with the coopera- tion of farm, rural and urban people. County Exten- sion Agents strive to bring to county people the re- sults of research in Agriculture and Home-making, that will increase incomes, provide a better living and hap- pier family life, by teaching people to help them- selves. Because more families are moving into our Plymouth County towns there is an increased demand for information by telephone and letters pertaining to the home, home grounds, gardens and livestock. Many leaders trained by the Extension Service staff forward information to groups and individuals in the commun- ity through meetings, news articles and special ac- tivities.
Funds for County Aid to Agriculture are derived principally from the County. Some Federal funds are also made available through the University of Massachusetts. Most towns in Plymouth County make a token appropriation which is used for the general expenditures of the Plymouth County Extension Ser- vice. Town Directors are appointed in those towns where an appropriation is made. These Town Direct-
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ors are unpaid volunteer leaders who serve as the Ex- tension Service representatives in their respective town.
The Board of Trustees appointed by the Plymouth County Commissioners administers the Extension Ser- vice program and is composed of the following mem- bers :
Lloyd A. Hathaway, Abington, Chairman
Gilbert Beaton, Wareham, Vice-Chairman
Mrs. Harold D. Bent, Brockton Gilbert Blackledge, Whitman
Robert B. Bowler, Plymouth Ralph McIlvana, Plympton
Mrs. Roy Puddington, Hanson Mrs. Herbert Wydom, Brockton Paul Lehtola, Bridgewater
REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 5 and 6, 1956
Article 1. Voted to accept the reports of Town Officers and Committees with the exception of the Highway Surveyors report, which shall be kept open until the next meeting.
Article 2. Voted that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $16,450.00 for Salaries and compen- sation of all the elective officers of the Town, as pro- vided by Section 108 of Chapter 41, General Laws, as amended, and that such salaries and compensation, in all cases, be retroactive to January 1, 1956.
Unanimously voted.
Article 3. Voted that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $391,747.77 for the following ex- penses for the ensuing year.
Incidental Expenses
$3,500.00
Public Welfare
12,500.00
Old Age Assistance-Aid
38,000.00
Old Age Assistance-Administration
1,500.00
Aid to Dependent Children-Aid
4,500.00
Aid to Dependent Children-Admin.
200.00
Aid to Disability Assistance-Aid
800.00
Aid to Disability Assistance-Admin.
150.00
Notes, Bonds and Interest
45,057.50
Interest on Loans
1,000.00
Maintenance of Town Hall
2,300.00
Schools
138,660.00
Agric. and Voc, Schools
4,000.00
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Board of Health
2,200.00
Elections and Town Meetings
800.00
Bathing Beach
2,500.00
Highway General
17,000.00
Putting Tar and Streets
4,500.00
Collection of Garbage
2,700.00
Collection of Ashes and Rubbish
3,600.00
Police Department
14,663.00
Fire Department
6,500.00
Street Lighting
5,868.00
Maintain Wharf Properties
1,175.00
Water Department
24,918.00
Public Library
4,000.00
Town Treasurer and Tax Collector
2,500.00
Assessors
850.00
Town Clerk
150.00
Tree Warden
1,000.00
Soldier's Benefits
7,000.00
Inspector of Animals
100.00
Hydrant Rental
120.00
Maintenance of Sewers
100.00
Repairs to Town Hall
1,200.00
Suppression of Gypsy Moths, etc.
950.00
Dutch Elm Control
475.00
Spraying and Care of Shade Trees
500.00
Shellfish Propagation
500.00
Fidelity Bonds
530.75
Town Dump
1,250.00
Shellfish Constables
2,000.00
Board of Registrars of Voters
400.00
Planning Board
300.00
Memorial Day
350.00
Hammond and Barlow Cemeteries
150.00
Insurance on Town Buildings
2,654.04
Insurance on Town Vehicles
1,448.08
Insurance on Holmes Wharf
300.00
Herring Weir
200.00
District Nurse
2,820.00
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Mosquito Control
2,500.00
Workmen's Compensation Benefits
156.00
Workmen's Comp. and Public Liab. Ins.
1,820.00
Retirement System
1,532.40
Shipyard Park
300.00
Veterans Graves
125.00
Collection of Starfish
Insurance on Town Wharves
1,200.00
Police Ambulance
500.00
Civil Defense
800.00
Veterans of Matt. Mem. Park
250.00
Band
600.00
Fire and Police Group Accident Ins.
425.00
Repairs to Barstow Wharf
1,000.00
Sweeping of Streets
300.00
Fire Alarm System, Police Civil Defense
9,800.00
$391,747.77
Article 4. Voted that the Town authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1956 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44 of the Gen- eral Laws.
So voted.
Article 5. Voted to lay on the table this article to transfer any free cash in the Treasury.
Article 6. Voted that the sum of $3,510.87 be transferred from the Overlay Surplus for a Reserve Fund.
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Article 7. Voted that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $3,307.51 for the payment of out- standing accounts.
Unanimously voted.
Article 8. Voted that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $150.00 for use of the Plymouth County Trustees for aid to agriculture, and that Frank Sylvia be Appointed a Town Director.
Unanimously voted.
Article 9. Voted that the Town authorize the Selectmen to appoint Measurers of Wood and Bark.
So voted
Article 10. Voted that the Selectmen be author- ized to sell, after giving notice of the time and place of sale, by posting such notice of sale in some con- venient and public place in the Town, fourteen days at least before the sale, property taken by the Town under tax title procedure, providing that the Select- men, or whomsoever they may authorize to hold such public auction, may reject any bid which they deem inadequate.
So voted.
Article 11. Voted that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1,000.00 for chapter 90 High- way Maintenance, said money to be used in conjunc- tion with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose.
Unanimously voted.
Article 12. Voted that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $4,000.00 for Chapter 90, High-
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way Construction, said money to be used in conjunc- tion with any money which may be allotted by the State or County or both for this purpose.
Unanimously voted.
Article 13. Voted that the sum of $445.12, Dog Fund be transferred to the Public Library.
Unanimously voted.
Article 14. Voted that the sum of $310.00 be raised and appropriated for the support of a Dental Clinic for Children of the Center School.
Unanimously voted
Article 15. Voted that the Selectmen appoint the Wharf Commissioner - Harbor Master and that $170.00 be appropriated for the use of said Harbor Master.
Unanimously voted
Article 16. Voted that the sum of $800.00 be raised and appropriated to prepare Assessors Plans and cards.
Unanimously voted
Article 17. Voted that the Town raise and ap- propriate a sum of money not to exceed $600.00 for the purchase of a Generator Set to be used as a stand- by in case of an emergency at Town Hall and twenty- four hour telephone coverage of Fire Department- Police Department and Civil Defense.
Unanimously voted
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Article 18. Voted that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2,450.00 for the purchase of a new Automobile for the Police Department.
Unanimously voted
Article 19. Voted that the present automobile used by the Police Department be kept for emer- gencies.
So voted
Article 20. Voted that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $5,000.00 to be used in conjunc- tion with any funds that may be received from dona- tions or otherwise to defray the cost of the Centen- nial Celebration to be held during August 1957.
Yes 128 No 25
Article 21. Voted that the Town authorize the Selectmen to instruct the Town Treasurer to with- draw $500.00 (interest money) from the Lewis R. Bolles bequest to the Town for the maintenance of Shipyard Park.
So voted
Article 22. Voted that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $550.00 to purchase a new radio for the Police automobile.
So voted
Article 23. Voted that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $3,963.60 to pipe the Baptist Street Brook (so-called) with a 15 inch pipe and in- stall one man hole from the termination of the present pipe, south of Route 6 to the Town Hall.
So voted
157
Article 24. Voted to lay on the table the article to establish a development and industrial commission.
Yes 59 No 47
Article 25. Voted to lay on the table an appro- priation for a development and industrial commission.
So voted
Article 26. Voted that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $500.00 for the replanting of trees, destroyed by the recent hurricane, the planting to be under the supervision of the Tree Warden with the cooperation of the Board of Selectmen as an Ad- visory Board.
So voted
Article 27. Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,300.00 for a series of Aerial Sprays for Pest Control Work.
So voted
Article 28. Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00 for labor and material on the Library and Monument Lawns.
So voted
Article 29. Voted that the Town accept a deed from Frank and Emilia Sylvia and others conveying to the Town the fee in Hawthorn Street as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk.
Yes 73 No 33
Article 30. Voted to lay on the table the article to add to the Town By-Laws.
Yes 113 No 29
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158
Article 31. Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,251.68 to complete the combined Fishermans Building and Comfort Station on the Town Wharf Property.
Unanimously voted
Article 32. Voted to lay on the table the article to build a new Cabanna on the Bathing Beach Prop- erty.
Unanimously voted.
Article 33. Voted to lay on the table the article to black top the rear of the Town Hall.
Yes 137 No 40
Article 34. Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $215.00 to erect a chain link fence at the Bathing Beach, dividing the property of the Town and Ira R. Hiller, 2nd, property, with the understand- ing that Mr. Hiller pay a like sum of $215.00.
Unanimously voted
Article 35. Voted that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $1,500.00 for the purchase of new Water Meters.
Unanimously voted
Article 36. Voted to lay on the table the article to purchase a new truck for the Water Department.
Unanimously voted
Article 37. Voted to lay on the table the article to trade or dispose of the old Water Department Truck.
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