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Sales by stores
Smith's Drug Store
35
Nagle's Drug Store
35
Lane's Drug Store
15
Cataldo's Pharmacy
10
Greenwood Pharmacy
20
Crystal Pharmacy
10
Minahan's Pharmacy
15
Item Office
56
196 at .35 68.60
Total
$ 364.61
EXPENSES
Dec. 5 Commander MacMillan Lecture
$125.00
$125.00
Daily Item Advg. and Printing
22.60
Ticket Boys
4.00
Machine Operator
3.00
Janitors at Lecture
12.00
Federal Tax on Admissions
30.17
Rental of High School
15.00
Bank Service Charge
.40
212.17
Balance to Sweetser Charities
152.44
$ 364.61
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT G. REED
EDWARD A. RICH
WILLIAM J. LEE
GEORGE E. POTTER
ROLAND H. KINDER
EB V. YEUELL CHARLOTTE R. FITZ
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit the following report for the year 1950:
Adjusted
Sealed
Condemned
Scales over 10,000
2
Scales 100 to 5,000
1
14
Scales under 100 1bs.
14
93
Meters 1 inch inlet
11
45
Meters more than 1 inch
8
21
Bulk storage
2
8
Leather measures
2
Cloth measure
1
Yardsticks
5
Fees collected - $222.00.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. DEVLIN, Sealer
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Report of Board of Assessors
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January 5, 1951
To the Citizens of the Town of Wakefield:
We herewith submit the annual report of the Assessors Department for the year ending December 31, 1950.
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
$ 2,543.03
State Examination of Retirement System
579.07
Smoke Inspection Service
334.45
Parks - Reservations
18,201.79
Metropolitan Sewerage, North System
31,984.20
Underestimated charges for 1950
5,412.18
Total State and Metropolitan Charges
$ 59,054.72
County Tax for 1950
$ 59,800.21
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
11,212.74
Underestimated charges for 1950
5,155.92
Total County Charges
$ 76,168.87
Charges for Town Purposes
1,977,228.04
Overlay for 1950
31,211.54
Gross Levy
$ 2,143,663.17
Estimated Receipts :
Credits from State
$255,791.09
Town Receipts
316,754.64
From Light Dept. to Treasury
35,000.00
From Water Dept. Receipts
142,912.58
From Available Funds
204,087.44
From Overlay Surplus to Reserve Fund
6,000.00
Total
$ 960,545.75
Net Levy Added Polls, 14 @ $2.00
$ 1,183,117.42
28.00
Added Assessments
748.00
Total Tax Levied on Polls and. Property Rate of Taxation, $44.00 per $1,000.00
$ 1,183,893.42
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
TOWN VALUATIONS
Buildings Land Personal Property
$ 21,075,575.00
4,260,900.00
1,282,150.00
Total
$ 26,618,625.00
Gain in Valuation 1950
$ 1,163,675.00
Property owned by the Town, including Land and Buildings and Tangible Property $ 10,095,232.00
PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
United States of America
$ 109,000.00
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
225,050.00
Literary Institutions
253,200.00
Benevolent Institutions
93,000.00
Cemeteries, Land and Buildings
92,900.00
Tangible Property
5,396,972.00
Parsonages
34,500.00
Churches
758,925.00
Total
$ 6,963,547.00
Number of Motor Vehicles Assessed
7,374
Value of Motor Vehicles Assessed
$ 3,375,440.00
Excise Tax Committed in 1950
$ 131,983.05
Number of Polls Assessed
6,361
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
4,326
Number of Persons, Partnerships and Corporations Assessed
6,326
Value of Real Estate Assessed
$ 25,336,475.00
Value of Assessed Stock in Trade
$ 269,925.00
Value of Live Stock Assessed
$ 9,700.00
Value of Machinery Assessed
$ 224,550.00
'Value of Other Ratables Assessed
$ 777,975.00
Number of Horses Assessed
10
Number of Cows Assessed
8
Number of Fowl Assessed
7,800
Number of Swine Assessed
2
Number of Sheep Assessed
27
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
3,530
Area of Lake Quannapowitt
248 acres
Area of Crystal Lake
83 acres
Area of Town
4,947 acres
Respectfully submitted, LEO F. DOUGLASS GEORGE H. STOUT GEORGE E. BLAIR,
Board of Assessors
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
Report of the Board of Health
To the Citizens of the Town of Wakefield:
In reporting for the year 1950 would like to call attention to the rela- tive freedom from serious contagious disease. There has been a slight decrease in the prevalence of Poliomyelitis, with one death.
There were 5 newly reported cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis this year, and at present there are five patients in the Tubercular Hospital.
The Board of Health will continue its Pre-school Immunization Clinic and strongly urges that all parents arrange for the immunization of any child over 3 months, through their family physician or by bringing them to the Board of Health Clinic.
A total of 400 dogs were innoculated at the Anti-Rabic Clinic which was sponsored by the Board of Health.
Miss Nellie B. Russell, R.N., Health Nurse, retired in November 1950 after 29 years of faithful service to this department. Mrs. Ernestine M. Nardone, R.N., was appointed Health Nurse as of June 1, 1950.
The following is a four year comparison of all reportable diseases:
1947
1948
1949
1950
Chicken Pox
.0
30
73
22
Conjunctivitis
1
0
0
1
Diphtheria
2
0
1
0
Dysentery
0
0
0
0
Dog Bite
40
53
68
48
German Measles
2
11
6
9
Malaria
0
0
0
0
Measles
25
307
36
6
Mumps
70
41
31
64
Meningitis
1
1
3
0
Lobar Pneumonia
5
3
2
0
Poliomyelitis
4
0
6
2
Scarlet Fever
15
11
10
9
Tuberculosis
1
4
2
5
Whooping Cough
20
9
9
12
Typhoid (para)
0
1
0
0
Tetanus
0
0
1
0
207
471
248
178
Mrs. Ernestine Nardone, R.N., Health Nurse, made during the year the following number of visits to homes with contagious disease, and to the homes of tubercular contacts:
Tuberculosis and Contacts
86
Scarlet Fever
18
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Mumps Whooping Cough
10
2
116
Mrs. Nardone also made the following trips to the Sanatorium: Eighteen trips to North Reading State Sanatorium Four trips to Middlesex County Sanatorium
Taking a total of 32 patients to the Sanatoriums for chest X-rays and examinations.
Respectfully submitted, NED C. LOUD, Chairman ROBERT DUTTON, M.D. EVAN FAIRBANKS, Secretary
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The annual report of the Plumbing Inspector for the year ending
December 31, 1950 is as follows:
Number of Permits Issued
441
Number of Fixtures Installed
2,496
Oil Burner Storage-Hot Water Heaters
12
Gas Storage-Hot-Water Heaters
175
Electric Storage-Hot Water Heaters
61
30 Gallon Water Tanks
35
Tankless Heaters
90
Water Closets
351
Lavatories
348
Bath Tubs
274 338
Stall Showers
77
Urinals
24
Sink and Tray Combinations
155
Laundry Trays
87
Drip Sinks
6
Washing Machines
25
Dishwashing Machines
12
Garbage Disposal Units
14
Floor Drains
12
Sewer Connections
60
Septic Tanks
25
Cesspools
315
Respectfully submitted,
KENNETH G. SHAW, Inspector of Plumbing
Sinks
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REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Report of Library Trustees
TRUSTEES OF THE LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Hervey J. Skinner, Chairman Mrs. Miriam G. Needham, Secretary
Phillips C. Davis *Richard Dutton, M.D. Arthur L. Evans Walter C. Hickey
Edward E. Lynch Albert W. Rockwood John J. Round, Jr. Miss Gladys Watkins
¿Frank T. Woodbury, M.D.
*Deceased March 10, 1950 *Deceased September 16, 1950
STAFF LIBRARIAN Helen Frances Carleton
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AND HEAD CATALOGUER H. Gladys Mackenzie
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Frances E. Holly
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN
Violet E. Reed §Dorothy M. Rose
CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN Evelyn B. Henderson
GREENWOOD BRANCH AND ART LIBRARIAN Clara G. Wilson
MONTROSE BRANCH LIBRARIAN Yolanda Roberto
FULL TIME ASSISTANTS
Therese Crandall §Eleanor C. Forman
PART TIME ASSISTANTS
Eleanore Duffie §Rosemary Peterson
Grace W. Eaton §Rebecca F. Shawver Etta E. Ux
JANITORS
Main Library and Montrose Branch Library Greenwood Branch Library
Carl H. Brown Chester I. Hopkins
§Resigned
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY
The Trustees of The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library herewith submit the ninety-fifth Annual Report.
It is gratifying to report the physical appearance of the Library has been improved this past year with the painting of the Lobby, Book Stacks, and the Children's Room. The painting of the frieze renewed the deep satisfaction in the art and architecture of the beautiful Library that it is the good fortune of the Town of Wakefield to possess.
Two major improvements have been the placing of emergency lights at the exits of the Main Lobby and the Lecture Hall, and the installation of a hot water heater in the boiler room.
The outside of the Montrose Branch Library was painted in the spring for the first time since this building was acquired by the Town in 1946. Inside the Branch, new book shelves were added in both the adult and juvenile departments to accommodate new volumes and to improve the service in this steadily growing community.
The work at the Greenwood Branch Library continues at a steady rate in an inviting atmosphere of books and exhibits that are artistically arranged for holiday seasons and special occasions. The increased school population in this section of the Town has involved added service by the Librarian to aid the pupils in the correlation of books and study, and in- struction on the use of the Library.
During the year, the Trustees have suffered the loss of two of their most valued members, Dr. Richard Dutton and Dr. Frank Taylor Wood- bury. Both had been Trustees for over fifty years.
Dr. Dutton, in his first report as Secretary of the Board in 1900, em- phasized the need of an adequate library building. The accomplishment of that end became his vision and the gift of the present building to the Town of Wakefield was due in large measure to his leadership. He was also primarily responsible for the raising of funds for the purchase of land where the present building now stands. He early recognized the need of a Children's Room for the children of Wakefield and gave much time and thought to this activity of the Library.
Dr. Woodbury, upon his election to the Board of Trustees in 1900, brought an unusual breadth of interest to the position. Besides his work as a physician, he found time to devote to civic interests and held many positions of trust in the Town. He was particularly well informed on the history of Wakefield and was also an authority on many subjects such as natural history, geology, wildlife, hunting, and fishing. Such a back- ground of knowledge made him a valuable member of the Board and an able Chairman of the Book Committee, which position he held for many years. The problems of the Board were his problems and his sustained interest in the Library will be greatly missed.
At a joint meeting of the Trustees and the Selectmen on October 24, 1950, John J. Round, Jr. and Edward E. Lynch were elected to fill the vacancies.
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A beautiful oil painting, "Wide Horizons" by Frank Vining Smith, was given to the Library in memory of Dr. Richard Dutton by Mrs. Dutton. This painting has been hung over the fireplace in the Children's Room.
The Library has also been the recipient of fine gifts of books which have been given as memorials by thoughtful and generous friends. Among these are "Nation's Heritage" in six volumes; "My Book House" in twelve volumes; "Grammar of Ornament" by Owen Jones; "Book of Costume" by Millia Davenport; "Ways of Watercolor" by Ted Kautsky; and "Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass" by Helen and George S. Mc- Kearin.
Other gifts of books, magazines, flowers, and Christmas decorations have shown the kindness of the many people who are interested in the Library. The Trustees appreciate the generosity of these many friends and also are indebted to the Wakefield Daily Item for space allotted to the publishing of book lists and special articles concerning the Library.
Several exhibits have been arranged in the Lecture Hall, an art ex- hibit by Alexandra Bradshaw (Mrs. Clarence B. Hoag), paintings and drawings by Miss Ethel Jackson, a collection of books printed in Wake- field from the Murray Printing Company and the Daily Item Press, and books and manuscripts by Wakefield authors.
At Easter, a collection of Bibles loaned by the Massachusetts Bible Society and the Zion Research Library were displayed. This collection contained old and modern Bibles together with reproductions and orig- inal copies and pages of some of the earliest editions. Many other ex- hibits have been arranged in the balcony of the Library from pictures in the Library art collection.
During the year, there have been 1,032 new borrowers, making the total 9,293, a gain of 253. The circulation of books shows an increase as well as the loan of pictures. It is interesting to note that although the borrowers are not reading as many books of fiction as formerly the non- fiction circulation continues to increase.
An important phase of the Library service which may not be under- stood, is the reference work. Although this is an unrecorded service and one particularly difficult to analyze statistically, a survey covering a period of two months showed requests for answers to 441 questions most of which required research to secure the information. This phase of the work has shown such a marked increase that it became necessary to add to the Staff a Reference Librarian, a position which has been vacant for some time due to an insufficient salary appropriation.
The children's work has also grown with the larger population of the Town. The story hours have been held regularly and have been well attended. There has been a gain in the school circulation as well as in the contact work with the schools. This work has continued to go for- ward under the direction of the new children's Librarian who was ap- pointed in October.
The total number of volumes in the Library at the end of 1950 was 80,283, of which 3,387 were added during the year. In this connection, it
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is interesting to note that in 1923 when the present Library building was erected the total resources of the Library were 22,562 books, as compared with 107,533 books, mounted pictures, and pamphlets at the end of 1950.
The continued and constant increase in the volume growth of the Library has made the cataloguing of books a major task. It is the hope of the Trustees that this work can be relieved in the near future by the addition to the Staff of an assistant Cataloguer.
The many phases of library work and service demanding alertness and cooperation of all, require much careful planning. The Trustees have endeavored to carry out this program to continue to give to the people of Wakefield the efficient and helpful service that has been rendered by the Library for many years.
Respectfully submitted,
HERVEY J. SKINNER Chairman MIRIAM G. NEEDHAM, Secretary PHILLIPS C. DAVIS ARTHUR L. EVANS WALTER C. HICKEY EDWARD E. LYNCH ALBERT W. ROCKWOOD
JOHN J. ROUND, JR. GLADYS WATKINS
DONORS
Mrs. Arthur G. Abbott American Legion Miss Jean Barrett Miss Martha Bayrd Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Bean Lucius M. Beebe S. Thomas Beers Mrs. Henry A. Behnke
Mrs. Genevieve H. Bellis
Rev. Ralph J. Bertholf Mrs. David Berube Carroll T. Bonney Miss Lucy P. Bonney Robert D. Bonney
Mrs. Henry J. Burbank Mr. and Mrs. Gardner E. Campbell Miss Ruth Carleton Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Carlson James Climo Neighbors of Alonzo H. Colson Mrs. Phillips C. Davis Rev. Herman DeAnguera
Cyrus M. Dolbeare Mrs. Richard Dutton Eaton Families Association
Mrs. F. L. Edson
Miss Eleanor Emerson Senator George J. Evans
Faneuil Hall Chapter, D. A. R.
First Church of Christ Scientist, Reading Mrs. Constance Fales
Classmates and other High School friends of Emily Foster
Fortnightly Club Franklin Parent-Teacher Association Mrs. Howard L. Geer
Mrs. Beatrice G. Giasson
Hon. Angier L. Goodwin
Mrs. Harry C. Goodwin
Ralph T. Gourley H. A. Haskell Haverhill Public Library
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REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
John J. Kalaher
Richard Roberto
Mrs. George Ledoux
Mrs. Albert W. Rockwood
Miss Edith M. Loring
Mrs. Stephen J. Saksa Mrs. John B. Sawyer Mrs. George A. Shankland
Edgar S. Malone Family
Frank E. Marble
Mrs. Albert J. Spaulding
Miss Gael McAleenan
Mrs. Carl J. Stephan
Middlesex East District Medical Society
Mrs. John J. Todd
Montrose Parent-Teacher Association
Ross Varden
Murray Printing Company
Wakefield Catholic Club
Mrs. J. Gilbert Parsons
Wakefield Daily Item
Porter Lumber Company
Wakefield Garden Club
Raiders' Club
Wakefield Rotary Club
Mrs. Robert W. Randall
Frederick C. Warner
Miss Judith Ransom
John Winner Mrs. Frank T. Woodbury
Mrs. Laurie Young
FINANCIAL STATISTICS-1950 INCOME
Library Funds held by Wakefield Trust Company:
Original Fund
Book Value
Income
Junius Beebe Trust Fund
$ 23,030.00
$ 28,242.52
$ 1,074.14
Decius Beebe Trust Fund
14,000.00
14,370.82
692.62
Marcus Beebe Trust Fund
15,000.00
17,888.25
699.88
Frederic Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
6,057.02
195.34
Eleanor H. Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,587.34
145.23
Katherine E. Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,440.18
113.66
Charles S. Beebe Trust Fund John H. Beebe Trust Fund
1,000.00
1,152.65
23.65
2,500.00
2,734.41
54.54
J. Oliver Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,371.78
120.74
Alice Beebe Carpenter Trust
5,000.00
5,464.99
113.24
George O. Carpenter Trust Fund
1,000.00
1,101.67
22.77
Sylenda B. Stearns Trust Fund
2,000.00
2,163.40
46.81
$ 83,530.00 $ 95,575.03 $ 3,302.62 Note: 25% of the net income of the Junius Beebe Fund and 10% of the other funds listed above are added to the principal each year.
Library Funds held by Trustees:
Harris Mason Dolbeare Memorial Fund
$ 1,119.74
Edwin McDuffie Fund
1,000.00
James H. Keough Fund
2,567.24
Wakefield Savings Bank, Income Account 95.49
Miss Marie Malmquist
Thomas L. Thistle
Mrs. Paul H. Upton
Clifford Raub
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Library Funds held by Town Treasurer:
Principal
Income
John Gould Aborn Fund
$ 1,689.00
$ 33.95
Cyrus G. Beebe Fund
2,000.00
45.25
Frederic Beebe Fund
1,000.00
30.21
Annie L. Cox Fund
2,000.00
40.20
Robert Parker Dolbeare Fund
500.00
10.05
Willard Donnell Fund
500.00
10.05
Hiram Eaton Library Fund
1,000.00
20.10
Milledge Elliott Fund
1,000.00
20.10
Rev. Thomas A. Emerson Fund
500.00
11.31
Flint Memorial Fund
1,000.00
30.21
Merrill W. Gove Fund
500.00
11.31
Melvin J. Hill Fund
500.00
10.05
Francis P. Hurd Fund
2,500.00
56.57
Franklin Poole Fund
500.00
15.10
Mary H. Pratt Fund
200.00
4.02
Ashton H. Thayer Fund
500.00
10.05
Cyrus Wakefield Fund
500.00
15.10
$ 16,389.00
$ 373.63
SUMMARY
Town Appropriation, 1950
$ 35,900.00
Dog Tax, for 1950
1,818.69
Income from Trust Funds, for 1950
3,676.25
$ 41,394.94
EXPENDITURES, 1950
Books
$ 5,599.80
Periodicals and Binding
1,802.51
Salaries, Library Service
22,497.09
Heat, light, telephone
2,309.83
Printing and supplies, maintenance
5,022.64
Salaries, Janitor service and pension
3,793.33
Miscellaneous
357.20
$ 41,382.40
Unexpended balance
12.54
$ 41,394.94
Money returned to Town, 1950: Fines, payments for lost books, etc.
$ 1,157.73
CLASSIFIED TABLE OF CIRCULATION IN 1950
Main Library Adult Juvenile
Greenwood Branch
Adult
Juvenile
Montrose Branch Adult Juvenile
Schools Camps Stations
General Works
99
57
13
33
1
3
Philosophy
867
116
57
Religion
788
155
86
106
22
15
3
Social Sciences
1,972
1,975
288
707
30
184
218
Language
207
38
9
14
5
19
Science
1,013
1,068
266
618
36
131
147
Useful Arts
3,734
1,124
561
651
179
193
201
Fine Arts
4,078
787
705
526
162
93
69
Literature
2,757
477
764
466
89
61
68
History
2,246
687
297
496
41
70
85
Travel
2,498
840
564
561
127
118
122
Biography
2,975
1,773
988
1,325
196
395
147
Current Periodicals
5,828
588
1,973
1,028
1,780
416
Pamphlets
361
22
339
2
25
2,102
5,241
45
118
Practice Readers
10,791
6,345
2,440
5,365
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,
Totals
69,486
32,979
26,402
22,559
6,703
6,226
11,685
45
118
Books Borrowed, 176,203
Pictures borrowed, 15,006
Total loans for the year, 1950: 191,209 Registered borrowers: 9,293
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Fiction
40,063
12,597
19,433
9,681
3,958
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LIBRARY RESOURCES
Volumes belonging to the library, January 1, 1950 Volumes purchased 3,231
78,441
Bound volumes of magazines
28
Gifts
128
Volumes added
3,387
Volumes withdrawn, 1950
1,545
Volumes belonging to library, December 31, 1950
80,283
Magazines currently received at library, 1950
225
Unmounted pictures belonging to library, December 31, 1950
*65,396
Mounted pictures
23,492
Pamphlets belonging to library, December 31, 1950
3,758
*Approximate number
RICHARD DUTTON, M.D. Member of the Board of Library Trustees 1899 - 1950 Secretary, 1900 - 1902; 1905 - 1908 Chairman, 1909 - 1912
FRANK TAYLOR WOODBURY, M.D. Member of the Board of Library Trustees 1900 - 1950 Member of the Town Planning Board 1921 - 1950
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REPORT OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD
Report of Town Planning Board
To the Citizens of Wakefield:
The Town Planning Board submits this report of some of its activi- ties for the year ending December 31, 1950.
Public hearings were held on March 9, October 20 and November 17 in respect to articles in the warrants for the annual and special town meetings all seeking to amend the zoning By-Laws. The voters of the Town followed the recommendations of the Planning Board in adopting one proposed change and rejecting three proposed amendments.
The Board investigated and recommended the acceptance by the Town of proposed gifts of trusts of land by John J. Round and William C. Strong.
The Planning Board lost two of its most valuable members through the death of Dr. Frank T. Woodbury and the resignation of Mr. Fitzroy Willard. At a joint meeting of the Board and the Selectmen held Sep- tember 19, 1950, Miss Ruth A. Woodbury and Mr. Arthur L. Gardner were elected to fill the unexpired terms of Dr. Frank T. Woodbury and of Mr. Fitzroy Willard respectively.
Various citizens have conferred with the Board with reference to the application of the zoning By-Laws and proposed changes therein.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR E. HARDING, Chairman KENNETH W. THOMSON, Secretary EDWARD M. BRIDGE ARTHUR L. GARDNER RUTH A. WOODBURY
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Report of Milk and Food Inspector
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
Herewith is submitted my report as Inspector of Milk, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1950.
The work of this office has continued along the same general lines as in other years.
The duties have increased somewhat with the growth of the Town. There have also been many changes in the sources of our milk supply during the past twelve months, with added activities as a result.
There is much more satisfaction gained from the inspection work of today compared to that of a few years back when labor, utensils and feed were hard to obtain.
The above improved conditions are now reflected in the excellent qual- ity of the Town's milk, ice cream and cream consumption.
Thanks are due for the wholehearted co-operation of all connected with this branch of local health work, which has made possible an unusual compliance with both State and Town Regulations.
One hundred sixty-seven samples of cream, ice cream and milk were tested for fat content, total solids and bacteria standards.
Thirty dairy farms were inspected, twenty-eight being approved and two being disapproved.
63 Retail milk licenses were issued @ 50c
$ 31.50
24 Dealer milk licenses were issued @ 50c 12.00
17 Oleomargarine permits were issued @ 50c 8.50
5 Pasteurizing licenses were issued @ $10.00 50.00
4 Ice Cream Licenses were issued @ $5.00 20.00 Total $ 122.00
Respectfully submitted,
LAWRENCE E. DOUCETT,
Inspector of Milk
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REPORT OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD
Report of the Municipal Light Board
January 2, 1951
To the Citizens of the Town of Wakefield:
We submit for your consideration the fifty-seventh annual report of the Municipal Light Board for the year ending December 31, 1950.
The net profit of the Department was $60,606.20 as compared to $73,- 686.51 in 1949. The sales of gas increased 2.2% and electricity 11.3%. The increase in operating expense was, gas - 5.5%, electricity - 15.1%.
The balance in the Operating Fund was $50,146.27 as compared to $70,188.70 in 1949.
The sum of $35,000.00 was paid to the Town to be used in computing the tax rate for 1950. The total amount paid to the Town is $500,611.80.
The Manager's report including financial statements of the year are included in this report.
Respectfully submitted, MARCUS BEEBE, 2nd, Chairman AUBREY T. QUINLAN, Secretary THEODORE EATON
To the Board of Light Commissioners:
Gentlemen:
The following condensed Profit and Loss Statement shows the finan- cial operations of the Department for the year ending December 31, 1950 and the changes from the previous year.
Sales of Gas and Electricity
Cost of Gas and Electricity
$655,026.53 357,533.64
Increase Increase
$ 51,490.82 49,565.71
Gross Revenue
297,492.89
Increase
1,925.11
Operating Expense
237,893.32
Increase
14,952.19
Operating Revenue
59,599.57
Decrease
13,027.08
Other Revenues
2,991.44
Increase
222.42
Gross Income
62,591.01
Decrease
12,804.66
Other Expense
1,984.81
Increase
275.65
Net Income
60,606.20
Decrease
13,080.31
Paid to Town in lieu of Taxes
35,000.00
Net
$ 25,606.20 Decrease $ 13,080.31
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
During the year the Electric Department installed
93,070 feet of primary wire 54,672 feet of secondary wire 280 new services 160 poles
and the Gas Department -
7,533 feet of gas mains 8,677 feet of service pipe 159 new services
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