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I wish to report to you on care of Soldiers Graves dur- ing the past year. With an appropriation of but $150 and a lot of new graves to be taken care of, the work was well done.
However, it is my intention to try to maintain this stan- dard, and to thank the caretakers of all cemeteries for their fine co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE T. O'DONNELL, Agent
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SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
Veteran's Guidance Committee Report
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen;
Gentlemen:
The Veterans' Guidance Committee of Rockland, is a community undertaking. Early in 1944 Veterans of the first World War and other public spirited citizens formed this Committee for the purpose of rendering the greatest possible service and guidance to the returning veterans of the present war. Members of this group were picked from Veterans' Organizations, Civic Organizations, Town Of- ficials, Religious and Educational Societies so that all classes are represented and are centralized in this Com- mittee.
Some of the more important functions of this Commit- tee are listed below :
The returning Veterans will not apply to several or- ganizations, but to the Secretary of this Committee which represents all of them.
The Secretary will make out the proper applications and refer it to the -
Advisory Council in order that the veteran may receive the best possible service and guidance. The members of this council are made up of the following men:
John R. Parker, Chairman Norman Poole and Warren B. Woodward
If necessary the veteran may be referred to one of eight sub-committees listed below :
1. Emergency Relief - Chairman, Charles T. Walls. Sickness, death and any other serious trouble that requires immediate help.
2. Claim Committee - Chairman, Ralph Belcher. To assist in handling of all claims due to unpaid allotments, War Bonds, mustering out pay or other items that are due the veteran.
3. Re-employment, and
4. Employment. Now referred to U. S. Employment
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Agency in Brockton after which Mr. John R. Parker helps them to make the proper contacts.
5. Compensation - Chairman, Daniel DeC. Donovan. To assist in presenting claims for disability to the Vet- erans' Bureau and file Insurance Claims.
6. Medical - Chairman, Dr. Joseph H. Dunn. To as- sist veterans and their families in establishing rights to medical or hospital service.
7. Adjustment - Chairman, John R. Parker. To as- sist in securing additional information for any veteran from Rockland in a hospital or who has taken residence elsewhere on his return.
8. Vocational - Chairman, R. Stewart Esten. To as- sist and advise veterans who meet with requirements for government training.
The town voted at the annual meeting in March 1944 to employ a part time Soldiers' Relief Agent, and Mr. Nor- man C. Poole, a veteran of World War I was appointed to the position. Since the appointment of Mr. Poole our com- cittee has acted as an unpaid Advisory Board to assist him in carrying out his duties. During the last year the Ad- visory Council has met each Wednesday evening in the Town Office with Mr. Poole and has provided him with a Secretary, and she has been paid out of funds given to this committee by the Community Drive in 1944.
Files have been established in the Town Office in which are copies of current booklets and other printed matter pertaining to the statutory rights of War Veterans pro- vided under State and Federal laws. The town has also pro- vided the photostatic machine so that a copy of the Vet- erans' discharge papers may be made and registered in the Town Office.
HARRY F. MONAHAN,
General Chairman
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SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
Report of the Gypsy' Moth Superintendent
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen; Gentlemen:
The Gypsy Moth infestation condition is good in the residential section of the town. This year spraying will have to be done for the Gypsy Moth and elm leaf beetle as we can't afford to let them get ahead. Scouting is necessary to control the gypsy moth.
I recommend an appropriation of $1215.00.
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED T. METIVIER
Moth Superintendent
Report of the Tree Warden
To the Voters of the Town of Rockland:
In the last ten years we have seen two hurricanes come and go and with the normal loss of trees. We have lost quite a few. Now is the time to look forward and replace some of these. I recommend that the town vote to start a nursery at the town farm so trees can be replaced at a small cost to the town.
Trimming has to be kept up during the year. Much of . this is due to snow and ice storms. I recommend an appro- priation of $1920.00.
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED T. METIVIER
Tree Warden
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Report of Selectmen
Now that the War is over, our Board feels that it is time to thank all of the citizens of our Town who took part in all of the protective measures during that period.
We are very proud of their work, as all of the different agencies put in a lot of time and effort in their work and the results were far better than in most towns of this size.
Most of the material purchased that was on hand at the end of the war has now been allocated to different Town agencies where it can be of use.
Our Town had no difficulties which many Towns had in the purchase of supplies, as only one department had the power to buy whatever materials that were requested by the different divisions. On account of this set-up, there was no instance of over buying because of confusion be- tween the different divisions and because of this, there is now no surplus of useless material.
We also wish to extend a welcome to all the returned Veterans, and wish them to feel free to call upon this of- fice for any information that we are able to give them.
The financial condition of the Town is very sound at the present time and we hope that the citizens will take the time to look over the very fine report prepared by the Clerk of the Board.
The Finance Committee has taken a vast amount of time this year, to go over all the articles and we hope that the citizens will attend the Town Meeting in large num- bers, so that they may vote on the large list of articles.
Board of Selectmen
ARTHUR H. MARKS, Chairman
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SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
Visiting Nurse Association Report
During the year 1945 our nurse, Miss Dexter, made 2006 visits, of which 528 were paid in full, 375 were part paid, 209 were paid by Insurance Companies for visits made to their policy holders, and the remaining 894 were free visits. These visits were made to a total of 485 patients, and the cases were classified as follows: 268 medical cases, 54 surgical cases, 4 operations, 56 maternity cases, and 103 health advisory visits.
The ordinary operating expenses of the Visiting Nurse Association for the year ending December 31, 1945 were $2563.97 and the receipts for the same period from nurse's collection, Life Insurance companies, and various dona- tions, exclusive of town appropriation, were $968.04. From these figures it will be seen that without the annual appro- priation of $1,500 by the town it would be an impossibil- ity for the association to function.
We are very grateful to the Town Officials for allowing us the use of a room at the Town Infirmary for tonsil and adenoid clinics, and to friends for donations of supplies.
In submitting this brief summary of its work and fi- nances, the Board of Management of the Rockland Visit- ing Nurse Association expresses sincere thanks to the town for the annual appropriation of $1500.00.
Respectfully submitted,
HELENA W. HUNT, President
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Superintendent of Infirmary Report
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen ; Gentlemen :
I wish to present to you a report of activities and im- provements which have taken place during the year 1945.
We have cared for 28 inmates during the year, 21 males and 7 females, the oldest being 92, the youngest being 44.
Three deaths have occurred at the home, both being males.
Reshingled the hen houses, cow barn, and wagon shed; put in new windows where needed.
Respectfully submitted,
EARL W. WYATT,
Superintendent of the Iinfirmary
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SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
Auditor's Report
We have examined and audited the books of the various departments of the town. The treasurer's accounts were found to be correct and the ledger balance reconciled with the bank statements. The collections by the tax collector have been verified with his returns to the treasurer. The books of the town clerk and sealer of weights and measures have been audited and verified. The accounts of the school department, including the general expenditures and the funds of the student activities were audited and veri- fied. The cash account of the cafeteria showed an overage amounting to $78.50 in January but was properly disposed of through regular disbursing channels during subsequent months. The books of the water department were checked and receipts verified with returns to the treasurer.
Respectfully, submitted, HAROLD C. SMITH GEORGE A. GALLAGHER LEO E. DOWNEY
INDEX
Town Officers 3
Town Clerk's Report 10
Marriages 10
Births
18
Deaths
23
Annual Town Meeting, 1945
28
Memorial Library Trustees' Report
56
Librarian's Report 57
School Department Report
61
School Calendar 62
School Directory
63
School Attendance Regulations
64
Rules Regarding Payment of Salaries
to Teachers
66
School Committee's Report
68
Financial Statement 69
Superintendent of Schools' Report
82
Junior-Senior High School Principal's Report 89
School Physician's and Nurse's Report 94
High School Cafeteria Report 96
Graduation Exercises 100
Teachers Employed 104
Age Grade Table 99
School Census 103
Water Commissioners 107
Report of Superintendent of Joint Works 108
Pumping Station Record 113
Water Registrar's Report 114
Superintendent's Report 114
Rockland Servicemen's Association 122
INDEX - Continued
Report of Soldiers' Relief Agent
123
Chief of Police Report 125
Sealer of Weights and Measures' Report
128
Report Committee on Memorial Building and Police Station Site 129
Tax Collector's Report
131
Assessors' Report
134
Fire Chief's Report
138
Highway Surveyor's Report
173
List of Jurors
175
Forest Fire Warden's Report
178
Aid to Dependent Children
179
General Relief Including Infirmary
183
Bureau Old Age Assistance
192
Public Safety Committee Report
212
Treasurer's Report
213
Report for Burial Indigent Soldiers and
Care of Graves
217
Veterans' Guidance Committee Report
218
Gypsy Moth Superintendent's Report
220
Tree Warden's Report 220 1
Selectmen's Report
221
Recapitulation of Amounts Available and Expenditures 168
Financial Report
140
Visiting Nurse Association Report
222
Infirmary Report
223
Auditor's Report
224
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ROCKLAND FIRE ALARM
13-Corner Park and Howard Street
14-Corner Church and Union Street
15-Union Street, opposite School Street 16-Corner Union and Pacific Streets
114-High School
123-Central Street, near Catholic Cemetery
126-Spring and Market Streets
21-Corner Salem and Green Streets
23-Division Street and North Avenue
24-Corner Union Street and North Avenue
25-Corner Union Street and Bigelow Ave.
26-Corner Union and Summit Streets
27-Union and Salem Streets
28-Union Street and Oregon Avenue
221-Corner North Avenue and Green Street
241-M. W. Murrill & Co., North Avenue 31-Corner Exchange and Myrtle Street
34-Corner Liberty and East Water Streets
35-Corner Liberty and Webster Streets 38-Corner Liberty and Summit Streets 41-Corner Vernon and Liberty Streets
43-Corner Webster and Beal Streets
47-Corner Webster and Hingham Streets
471-Hingham and Pond Streets
51-Union Square
52-Corner Payson Avenue and Union St.
53-Plain and Prospect Streets
54-Corner Blanchard and School Streets 55-Corner Vernon and Howard Streets
57-Corner East Water and Howard Streets
61-Market Street, near Hanover Line
62-Market and Liberty Streets
63-Corner Market and Albion Streets
64-Lane's Corner
65-Summer and Concord Streets
66-Spring Street, near Summer
67-Town Infirmary
71-Corner Plain and Reed Streets
72-Corner Reed and Division Streets
73-Corner West Water and Grove Streets
74-Corner Maple and Monroe Streets
75-Plain and Emerson Streets
76-West Water and Prospect Streets
SPECIAL ALARMS
Second Alarm, Box Call Repeated
2 Strokes, All Out Signal.
4 Strokes, 3 Times, Out of Town Call.
2 Strokes, 12:05 Noon, Test Signal.
3 Strokes, 3 Times, Lost Person
NO SCHOOL SIGNALS
7:30 A. M .- 22 repeated, no session of High School.
8:00 A. M .- 2 2 repeated, No forenoon session of grade schools.
12:15 P. M .- 2 2 repeated, no afternoon session of grade schools.
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