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Goodwin, James C., 90 Standish Avenue, Men's Clothing Salesman and Buyer, Puritan Clothing Co., Plymouth. Govoni, Harold H., 9 Overlook Terrace, Installer Repair- man, N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co., Plymouth. Gray, Kenneth G., 47 Davis Street, U.S. Postal Clerk, Post Office, Plymouth and partner, Rug Cleaning Service, self-employed.
Grecco, Joseph D., State Road, Manomet, Owner and Manager of Dairy Maid Roadside Stand, State Road. Manomet, self-employed.
Green, Doris K., 7 Washington Street, Secretary, Plym- outh Cordage Co., Plymouth; Husband's occupation, Paymaster and Personnel Manager, Wheeler Re- flector Co., Hanson, Mass.
Guerra, Andrew M., 48 Allerton Street, Groundskeeper, Plymouth Country Club, Plymouth.
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Haley, Harry, Jr., 91 Warren Avenue, Carpenter, self- employed.
Hall, Edward S., 150 Billington Street, Foreman, May- flower Seafoods, Inc., Plymouth.
Harper, Earl R., 4 Washington Street, Winder Repair- man, George Mabbett & Sons Company, Plymouth. Heath, Donald W., 196 Summer Street, Teller, Plymouth Savings Bank, Plymouth.
Hogan, D. Eric, 7 Allerton Street, Hardware Dealer, Plymouth Rock Hardware Corp., Plymouth, self-em- ployed.
Hokinson, Albert W., 6 Nelson Court, Dairy Manager, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Boston.
Holmes, George A., Carver Road, T.V. Technician, Tele- mobile Service Co., Plymouth, self-employed.
Holmes, Harry F., Carver Road, Laborer, Sullivan & Foster Co., New Bedford, Mass.
Holmes, Richard C., 12 Whiting Street, Milk Route Sales- man, Whiting Milk Co., Summer Street, Duxbury.
Houde, Lawrence J., 98 Allerton Street, Bookkeeper, Whiting Milk Co., Summer Street, Duxbury.
Howland, Gordon L., 64 Warren Avenue, Treasurer and General Manager, Mayflower Seafoods, Inc., Plym- outh.
Hussey, Jane S., Clifford Road, Supervisor of Gardens, Plimoth Plantation, Inc., Plymouth.
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Ireland, Russell H., Boot Pond Road, Executive Secre- tary, Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Plym- outh.
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Kane, Thomas, 136 Sandwich Street, Pressman, Memorial Press, Plymouth.
Kaplowitz, David, 49 Summer Street, Pipe Coverer and Insulator, Bethlehem Steel Co., Fore River Branch, Quincy, Mass.
Kendrick, Elinor D., 212 Court Street, Housewife.
Kritzmacher, James R., 170 Westerly Road, Installer and Repair Man, N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co., Plymouth.
Kuhn, John W., 408 Court Street, Maintenance Fore- man, Plymouth Cordage Co., Plymouth.
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Lamb, Dorothy I., 2 Atlantic Street, Housewife; Hus- band's occupation, Bus Driver, Plymouth & Brock- ton Street Railway Co., Plymouth.
LaRocque, William R., 86 Warren Avenue, President, Leyden Press, Plymouth, self-employed.
Lewis, George F., 71 Cordage Terrace, I.B.M. Clerk, Plymouth Cordage Co., Plymouth.
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Maccaferri, Harold T., 17 Clyfton Street, Retail Mer- chant, M. & M. Sporting Goods Co., Inc., self-em- ployed.
MacLean, Leslie W., Rocky Hill Road, Proprietor, Old Colony Laundry, Plymouth, self-employed.
Macleod, Norman M., 17 Fremont Street, Equipment Installer, N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co., Plym- outh.
Maini, Dorothy L., Linden Lane, Housewife: Husband's occupation, Mason Contractor, W. Maini & Co., Plymouth.
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Malaguti, Charles V., 75 Cherry Street, Line Foreman, Plymouth County Electric Co., Plymouth.
Mayer, Dorothy B., Housewife: Husband's occupation, General Traffic Manager, Plymouth Cordage Co., Plymouth.
McLean, Esther C., 359 Court Street, Telephone Opera- tor, N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co., Plymouth.
McNeil, H. Gordon, 38 Mayflower Street, Retired: For- mer occupation, Production Control Supervisor, Plymouth Cordage Co., Plymouth
Morgardo, George E., 5 Spooner Street, Restaurant Own- er, Star Lunch, Plymouth, self-employed.
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Nichols, Doris L., 238 Court Street, Housewife: Husband's occupation, Retired Retail Lumber Dealer, Kingston Lumber Co., Kingston.
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O'Fihelly, Madeline, 3 Birch Avenue, Head Bookkeeper and Accountant, Puritan Clothing Co., of Plymouth, Inc.
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Padlusky, Saul, 107 Sandwich Street, Fuel Oil Dealer, self-employed.
Padovani, Albert, 22 Castle Street, Drugstore Clerk and part owner, Padovani's Pharmacy, Plymouth.
Parker, Dorothy C., Carver Road, Photo Colorist, self- employed; Husband's occupation, Junk Dealer, self- employed.
Pascoe, John R., 373 Court Street, Traffic Manager, Plym- outh Cordage Co., Plymouth.
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Phillips, Arthur R., 268 Sandwich Street, U.S. Postal Inspector, U.S. Post Office, Boston.
Pioppi, Anthony V., 6 Clyfton Street, Package Store Owner, Pioppi's Package Store, Inc., self-employed. Pratt, Carolyn F., 123 Court Street, Librarian, Plymouth Public Library, Plymouth.
Priestley, Sylvia M., 39 Mayflower Street, Telephone Operator, N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co., Plym- outh.
Pyle, Arthur G., 229 Sandwich Street, Director of Educa- tion, Plimoth Plantation, Inc., Plymouth.
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Rezendes, Harry J., 57 Cherry Street, Junior Engineer- ing Aide, Department of Public Works, Common- wealth of Massachusetts, Boston.
Richards, Francis L., 9 West Street, Directory Advertis- ing Salesman, N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co., Plymouth.
Rogers, R. Dunham, 18 Royal Street, Parcel Post Carrier, U.S. Post Office, Plymouth.
Ryan, Francis D., 9 Alvin Road, Bartender, Driscoll's Cafe, Inc., Plymouth.
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Sampson, Robert D., River Street, Assistant Treasurer, Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank, Plymouth. Santos, Edward W., 41 Cordage Terrace, Bank Clerk, The Plymouth National Bank, Plymouth.
Sawyer, Marion L., Federal Furnace Road, Housewife; Husband's occupation, Mechanic, Plymouth Fire De- partment, Plymouth.
Scott, Mae M., 59 Court Street, Secretary, Plymouth Cordage Co., Plymouth.
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Searles, Mary B., 10 Holmes Terrace, Clerk, Town of Plymouth: Husband's occupation, Clerk of Corpora- tion and Industrial Relations Manager, Plymouth Cordage Co., Plymouth.
Sears, John H., 17 Court Street, Bank Teller, The Plym- outh National Bank, Plymouth.
Sears, Richard H., Little Pond, Head Interviewer and Counsellor, Mass. Division of Employment Security, Plymouth.
Sgarzi, Romeo, 10 Hedge Road, Automobile Dealer, Puri- tan Garage, Plymouth, self-employed.
Shaw, Joseph C., 25 Sunrise Avenue, Automobile Dealer, Samoset Garage, Inc., Plymouth, self-employed.
Shea, D. Joseph, 53 Pleasant Street, Salesman, Puritan Clothing Co., Plymouth.
Shea, John D., Rocky Hill Road, Sales Manager, Raycurt Corporation, Dorchester, Mass.
Sherman, Louis, 7 Cushman Street, Cranberry Grower, self-employed.
Sherman, Louis N., 140 Court Street, Retired: Former occupation, Clerk, Plymouth Cordage Co., Plymouth. Smith, Bertram, Boot Pond, Branch Superintendent, U.S. Post Office, Plymouth.
Stefani, George G., 28 Cliff Street, Journeyman Plumb- er, self-employed.
Stefani, Vincent, 29 Cherry Street, Caretaker, Red Oak Farm, Joseph Hamilburg, Canton, Mass.
Stevens, Dean L., 8 Stoddard Street, Florist, Stevens, the Florist, Plymouth, self-employed.
Stevens, Harry C., 7 North Green Street, Truck Driver, Sears Fuel Co., Plymouth.
Straker, Melville P., Dwight Avenue, Manager, N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co., Plymouth.
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Sullivan, Daniel M., 312 Court Street, Car Salesman, Standish Chevrolet, Inc., Plymouth.
Swift, Robert B., River Street, Clerk, H. A. Bradford & Sons, 230 Sandwich Street, Plymouth.
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Taormina, Harry, Colony Beach Blvd. Manomet, Build- ing Contractor, self-employed.
Tassinari, Ernest P., 253 Court Street, Tax Accountant, self-employed.
Tassinari, Joseph C., 217 Sandwich Street, Pipe Coverer, Bethlehem Steel Co., Fore River, Quincy, Mass.
Tavares, Alvin R., Carver Road, Hoisting Engineer, C. L. Guild Construction Co., East Providence, R.I. Thom, John A., Grand View Drive, Right of Way Ne- gotiator, Department of Public Works, Boston.
Tobey, Charles E., Brook Road, Manomet, President and Manager, Anawon Pulp & Lumber Co., Inc., East Providence, R. I.
Tong, Edward T., Restaurant Owner, Driscoll's Cafe, Inc., Plymouth, self-employed.
Trask, A. Franklin, Center Hill Road, Ellisville, Officer, Yarmouth Summer Theatre School, Yarmouth, Mass.
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Verre, Daniel P., 27 Mayflower Street, Sales Service Representative, Wheeler Reflector Co., Inc., Hanson, Mass.
Villani, Peter, 9 Russell Avenue, Auditor, Army Audit Agency, Boston Army Base, Boston.
Volta, Alfred A., 22 Obery Street, Partner in Dryclean- ing Establishment, Plymouth Rock Cleaners, Water Street, Plymouth, self-employed.
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Walker, Mahlon W., 18 Grant Street, Retail Coal & Oil Dealer, Sears Fuel Co., off Lothrop Street, Plymouth, self-employed.
Webber, Craig J., 171/2 Standish Avenue, Letter Carrier, U.S. Post Office, Plymouth.
Whidden, Charles D., 1 Carver Street, Advertising Sales- man, Cape Cod Guide, Plymouth.
White, James A., 18 Alvin Road, Retired: Former occupa- tion, Retail Granite and Marble Monument owner, James A. White Co., Plymouth.
Winkley, Charles E., Jr., 36 Union Street, Superintendent of Mails, U.S. Post Office, Plymouth.
Wood, Alba, Sunrise Avenue, Route Foreman, White Bros. Milk Co., Duxbury, Mass.
Wood, Colburn C., Jr., 8 Bay View Avenue, Cranberry Grower, self-employed.
Woolson, Girard, Carver Road, Carpenter, Clarence A. Woolson & Son, Plymouth.
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Zammarchi, Reno L., 41 Spooner Street, Insurance Brok- er, Cape Insurance Agency, Plymouth.
Zinkewich, Frank, Namelock Heights, Cedarville, Real Estate Dealer, Cape Village Realty, Cedarville, self- employed.
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REPORT OF HARBOR MASTER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is the annual report for 1962 of your Harbor Master covering the period of my appointment in May 1962 to December 31, 1962.
As you are well aware, our harbor is becoming very congested due to the marked increase in all types of boating. I hope that this will be alleviated with our proposed breakwater when Federal and local funds are available.
The two town floats are in poor condition due to age, and are constantly in need of repairs; also, in my opinion, could prove dangerous to the people using them.
The Harbor Master's boat is also in poor condition, and due to increased boating, concern for the safety of the people in the harbor and lack of any Coast Guard boats for rescue operations in our immediate area, I sincerely hope the budget appropriation for a new boat and floats will be approved.
At the present time, we have fourteen party boats using our facilities with two more being added this spring.
The dragger fleet is decreasing in numbers but the size and length of the boats are increasing which enables the fleet to maintain its production.
There are approximately 425 pleasure boats of all types operating out of the harbor and 32 lobster boats of all sizes fishing off our shores.
There were approximately 800 visiting boats which laid over for periods ranging from one night to two weeks. The town was host to a group of 50 boats from the Massachusetts Bay Yacht Club Association arriving the same day that the Navy Minesweeper U.S.C.O. 58 spent the weekend in the harbor, berthed at the State Pier.
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I wish to extend to the Board my sincere thanks for the encouragement and confidence given to me during the past season.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGELO BRIGIDA Harbor Master
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEALER CF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES David A. Montanari, Sealer
Weighing and Measuring Devices Inspected:
Tested 924
Adjusted 75
Sealed 892
Not Sealed
17
Condemned 15
Sealer Fees Collected $524.60
Adjusting Fees Collected .65
Inspections which permit no Fees; Weighing of Commodities packed for sale:
Tested 201
Correct
155
Underweight 8
Overweight 38
Peddlers' licenses issued 12
It is the view of the National Bureau of Standards that anything that the Sealer does in the way of adjust- ment or repair of commercial devices should be done as part of his official activity and as a gratuitous service rendered to his community.
If the official is competent to make the necessary adjustment or supervise the making of the required re- pairs, and if this does not involve an unreasonable ex- penditure of his time, it seems that he would not be justified in refusing to make this contribution to the best interest of the entire community.
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PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY NURSE ASSOCIATION
February 5, 1963
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
We are submitting the following Annual Nursing Service Report of the Plymouth Community Nurse Asso- ciation for the period between January 1, 1962 through December 31, 1962. This is our forty-fifth year of service to the community.
During the twelve month period, a total of 6,045 visits were made to patients in Plymouth and Kingston. Of this number, 822 visits were made on behalf of the Plymouth Health Department.
Ten Chest X-ray clinics were held at the Jordan Hospital with a total of 403 patients x-rayed and ex- amined.
Ten Immunization clinics were held during the year at the Town House. A total of 432 injections of Tetanus, Pertussis and Diphtheria vaccines were given by Dr. Frank J. Abate, Board of Health physician.
Six polio clinics, including make-up clinics, were held during the months of May and June. Types I and III of the Sabin oral vaccine were given to 2829 infants and preschool children.
Twenty-four Well Child Conferences were held dur- ing the twelve month period. A total of 559 infants and preschool children were examined by Dr. C. James Gorm- ley: our Well Child Conference pediatrician.
A Glaucoma clinic was held at the Town House in March. A total of forty-three patients were examined by Doctors Shaw and Merrick.
In May of 1962, we welcomed our first graduate nurse student, Miss Mary Klueber, from Boston College, who came to us for six weeks of field practice.
Respectfully submitted,
(MRS.) MARION A. CORCORAN, R.N.
Supervisor
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARIES
DIRECTORS
Dr. Charles C. Forman, President Mrs. Edward Burgess, Vice-President Miss Sara C. Bodell, Clerk Mr. Walder J. Engstrom, Treasurer
Mrs. Robert B. Bowler Mrs. Roland Holmes
Mrs. William Brewster
Mr. Edgar J. Mongan
Mrs. Robert Browning
Mrs. John W. Packard
Miss Rose Briggs Mr. Martin Person, Jr.
Mr. David Crawley
We are happy to report gains this year. Increases in the book budget made it possible to buy 107 more books than in 1961. We also increased the number of art re- productions to 64, which appealed to our borrowers and added to our total increase of circulation of 10,143. For the first time, total circulation exceeded 100,000.
The first weekend in August we were blessed with sunny weather for the combined outdoor art show and book sale. About 550 attended the art show.
There have been no changes in personnel which breaks a precedent of many years' standing.
Service activities have continued in the main li- brary, the Ann Appleton Children's Room and the Lor- ing Branch as will be seen in the statistics. Miss Grace Haigh, children's librarian, visits the schools twice a year to take word of new books. With the seventh grades in Harris Hall, next door to Loring Branch, the students have been able to make visits for their reference work. Several classes from Hedge and Cold Spring Schools have come, with their teachers, to receive instruction suited to their age and grade. Teachers have borrowed 31 book deposits from the main library, 16 from Loring.
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STATISTICS
Registrations:
1961
Total
1962
Total
Central
Adult
3,982
4,208
Junior
934
1,002
Total
4,916
5,210
Loring Branch
Adult
633
591
Junior
895
932
Total
1,528
1,523
Grand total
:
6,444
6,733
Gain 289
Circulation:
Central
Adult
59,130
62,869
Junior
23,168
29,174
Total
82,298
92,043
Loring Branch
Adult
4,573
4,829
Junior
9,179
9,321
Total
13,752
14,150
Grand total
96,050
Gain 106,193
Book Stock:
Central
Volumes in Library, Jan. 1, 1962
33,324
Volumes added, 1962 Total
1,876
35,200
Volumes withdrawn, 1962
1,098
Net volumes in Library Dec. 31, 1962
34,102
Lending collection of art prints - 64 Periodicals
78
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Newspapers
8
Gift subscriptions
69
Total periodicals 155
Loring Branch
Volumes in Library Jan. 1, 1962
9,656
Volumes added, 1962
333
Total
9,989
Volumes withdrawn, 1962
146
Net volumes in Library Dec. 31, 1962 9,843
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PLYMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Fourth Annual Report - 1962
This has been an active period for the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority beginning with the approval of the Part I Application for Loan and Grant by the Washington, D. C. and New York Officials of the Housing and Home Finance Agency.
August 23rd a Public Hearing was held in the Me- morial Building. Approximately 170 people attended. Ample opportunity was given for these people to express their opinion and ask questions. This Hearing was fol- lowed by a Special Town Meeting held September 6th in the same hall, at which time the Summer-High Streets Plan was approved by an overwhelming majority vote of 170 to 1 in favor.
Many of the residents living in the area or who are interested, have attended the meetings of the Authority to discuss their immediate concern and the possibility of relocation from their homes. The Authority has continu- ally encouraged more active participation by the residents to learn more about the future plans for the area to alleviate the worry, frustrations and uncertainty that accompany the prospects of relocation.
Close and constant association with HHFA, State and Local Officials have been maintained for efficient and satisfactory progress.
Workshop seminars have been attended.
Developers actively interested in developing the proj- ect area have met with the Authority members and dis- cussed the potential of the blighted area. Future meet- ings have been arranged.
Part II Application for Loan and Grant has been
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submitted to HHFA and the State Housing Board in Boston, Massachusetts.
It is hoped that the approval of this Part II Applica- tion will be the beginning of the great strides antici- pated in the redevelopment of the Project Area.
Respectfully submitted,
CLIFFORD E. SAMPSON, Chairman
WILLIAM B. EDMANDS, Vice Chairman
RUSSELL T. FRY, Treasurer
EDWARD B. MACCAFERRI, Asst. Treasurer RALPH L. DREW, Member
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Replacement of trees was done and in all 82 trees were planted. Pruning and removal of unsafe trees was carried out. Also a stumping machine was purchased and has proven very satisfactory.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL HOLMES Tree Warden
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The members of the Board of Public Welfare on January 1, 1962, were Francis H. Murphy, Chairman; Margaret E. McLean, Dexter M. Brooks, John J. Magee and Paul Withington.
At the March 1962 Annual Town Election, Margaret E. McLean and Paul Withington were re-elected.
At the organizational meeting of the Board of Pub- lic Welfare held following the Town Election, John J. Magee was elected Chairman of the Board of Public Welfare and delegate-at-large to the Town Meeting. Allen B. Wood, Director of Public Assistance, was re- appointed Secretary.
Dexter M. Brooks resigned on April 10, 1962 and at a joint meeting of the Board of Public Welfare and the Board of Selectmen, William B. Stearns, Jr. was ap- pointed to fill the vacancy on the Board.
The 1962 appropriation for Public Assistance was $485,000.00. The total cost of Assistance in 1962. was $803,872.53, compared to $801,869.74 in 1961. Federal grants totalled $361,113.49, leaving $442,759.04 to be spent from the appropriation. The share of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of this amount will be approximately $269,543.02, and approximately $8,401.34 will be received from other cities and towns, leaving a net cost to the Town of $164,814.68.
The 1962 appropriation for salaries and other admin- istration was $26,789.00. The total cost of salaries and other administration was $44,137.79, compared to $38,937.89 in 1961. Federal grants amounted to $19,132.61, leaving $25,005.18 to be spent from the appropriation. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' share of this amount will be approximately $8,669.99, leaving a net cost to the Town of $16,335.19.
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Federal grants are advanced to the Town and are available to be used in addition to the Town's appropria- tion but the share of the Commonwealth is paid as re- imbursement for expenditures from the appropriation.
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
The year opened with 304 cases being aided in this category. The case load dropped steadily during the year, and the year closed with 284 cases receiving aid. The total expenditure for Old Age Assistance was $348,416.02 in 1962, compared to $380,268.09 in 1961. Fed- eral grants of $183,126.83 were available, leaving $165,289.19 to be expended from the appropriation. The Commonwealth's share of this amount will be approxi- mately $118,691.00, and approximately $3.772.76 will be received from other cities and towns, leaving a net cost to the Town of $42.825.43. During 1962, $31.959.22 was recovered on Old Age Assistance liens. Other recov- eries totalled $4.305.37. These recoveries are of course distributed among the Town, the Commonwealth and the Federal Government.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED
The year opened with 304 cases being aided in this category. The case load rose steadily during the year and the year closed with 87 cases receiving aid. The total expenditure for Medical Assistance for the Aged was $165,599.07, compared to $149,776.81 in 1961. Federal grants of $79,454.32 were available, leaving $86,144.75 to be expended from the appropriation. The Common- wealth's share of this amount will be approximately $57,266.62, leaving a net cost to the Town of $28,878.13.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
The year opened with 95 cases, consisting of 69 par- ents and 213 children receiving this category of assistance. The high point was reached in March with 98 cases being aided. The case load then dropped steadily and
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the year closed with 80 cases, consisting of 61 parents and 203 children receiving aid. The total expenditure for Aid to Dependent Children was $159,023.10, com- pared to $142,662.37 in 1961. Federal grants of $69,981.50 were available, leaving $89,041.60 to be spent from the appropriation. The Commonwealth's share of this amount will be approximately $53,057.96, leaving a net cost to the Town of $35,983.64.
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
The year opened with 51 cases receiving this cate- gory of assistance. The year ended with 56 cases being aided. The total expenditure for Disability Assistance in 1962 was $79,063.35, compared to $77,480.77 in 1961. Fed- eral grants of $28,550.84 were available, leaving $50,512.51 to be expended from the appropriation. The Common- wealth's share of this amount will be approximately $29,712.27. leaving a net cost to the Town of $20.800.24.
GENERAL RELIEF
The year opened with 60 cases, consisting of 149 persons receiving General Relief. The case load dropped to a low of 38 cases in July. The year closed with 64 cases, consisting of 119 persons receiving assistance. The total expenditure for General Relief in 1962 was $51,770.99 compared to $51,681.70 in 1961. Approximately $10,815.17 will be received from the Commonwealth, and approxi- mately $4,628.58 will be received from other cities and towns for aid granted to persons not having a legal settlement in Plymouth, leaving a net cost to the Town of $36,327.24.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. MAGEE, Chairman MARGARET E. McLEAN FRANCIS H. MURPHY PAUL WITHINGTON WILLIAM B. STEARNS, JR.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
In addition to the regular general care and main- tenance of our several cemeteries we wish to call atten- tion to the following improvements.
At the Oak Grove and Vine Hills Cemeteries we have hard-topped two gravel roads; Poplar Avenue which connects with the new road in the Addition which was completed in 1961, and the so-called Circle Road. We have also had three catch-basins installed in various parts of the cemetery to relieve drainage conditions. Walnut Avenue, leading from the Davis Street gate to- ward the Tool House, was resurfaced. It is planned to surface Ridge Road in 1963 and install a catch-basin. We were forced to remove two large elm trees because of the Dutch Elm Disease, and one large ash tree, which we found to be pulling out of the ground. All the money allocated for tree trimming was used for this work. In 1963 we hope to be able to catch up with our regular trimming. There has been considerable vandalism during the year. A large number of monuments had to be . reset and repaired due to vandals. There were water pipe risers and faucets cut and many plants, flowers and containers stolen, particularly around Memorial Day. We feel that vandalism has been held down considerably by the patrols made by our own men as well as the Police Department. We want to express our appreciation to Chief Murphy for patrol work done by his department.
An area adjacent to the new addition, part of which was formerly a road, has been graded and seeded, and is ready for layout of lots. We have also contracted for new shrubs and trees for the addition. These will be set out at the proper time in the Spring and will in time enhance the appearance of the addition.
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