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1.26
Balance due December 31, 1958
31.70
149.78
Total
31.33
138.46
3,165.04
Dighton Water District
Personal
Outstanding December 31, 1957
13.69
43.87
46.01
Commitment
3,206.81
Added Interest
.55
1.28
.41
Total
14.24
45.15
46.42
3,206.81
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30.88
106.76
3,014.00
Tax Title Account
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
Paid Treasurer Balance due December 31, 1958
14.24
34.01
28.90
3,176.87
11.14
17.52
29.94
Total
14.24
45.15
46.42
3,206.81
Real Estate
Outstanding December 31, 1957 Commitment
214.50
1,003.91
16,725.80
Added Interest
13.95
17.41
.95
Total
228.45
1,021.32
16,725.75
Paid Treasurer
226.25
778.58
15,787.80
Abatements
2.20
Tax Title Account
6.00
Balance due December 31, 1958
242.74
931.95
Total
228.45
1,021.32
16,725.75
Water Lien
Outstanding December 31, 1957 Commitment
825.27
117.88
Total
825.27
117.88
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1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
60
Paid Treasurer Balance due December 31, 1958
80.26
825.27
37.62
Total
825.27
117.88
North Dighton Fire District
Personal
Outstanding December 31, 1957
10.50
Commitment
140.88
Total
10.50
140.88
Paid Treasurer
130.38
Balance due December 31, 1958
10.50
10.50
Total
10.50
140.88
Real Estate
Outstanding December 31, 1957
60.36
287.25
Commitment
7,418.70
Added Interest
3.93
4.57
.22
Total
64.29
291.82
7,418.92
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1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
Paid Treasurer Balance due December 31, 1958
64.29
230.82
7,119.92
61.00
299.00
Total
64.29
291.82
7,418.92
Water Lien
Outstanding December 31, 1957 Commitment Added Interest
88.54
135.19
2.65
Total
91.19
135.19
Paid Treasurer
91.19
Balance due December 31, 1958
135.19
Total
91.19
135.19
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Respectfully submitted,
PERCY B. SIMMONS, Tax Collector
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my annual report as Superintendent of Streets :
Street Dept.
Superintendent of Street
$ 240.00
Beacons
162.17
Snow Plowing & Sanding
3,163.78
Spring St. Resurfacing
6,427.85
Various Streets, Miscellaneous
7,540.82
$17,534.62
Road Machinery Acct.
Equipment, Gas, Oil, Miscellaneous
$3,179.94
Chapter 90-Dighton-Berkley Bridge
Intrusion Prepakt Inc.
$5,520.90
Advertising
33.33
$5,554.23
Chapter 90-Spring St. Bridge & Approaches Final Payment
$12,839.66
Chapter 90-Elm St.
Labor
$295.00
Advertising
3.96
$298.96
Chapter 90-Williams St.
Ralph Vickery Constr. Co. $2,531.96
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Chapter 90-Maintenance
Main St.
$2,623.69
Williams St.
2,475.83
$5,099.52
Gravel Roads
Brook St.
$163.60
School St.
1,927.00
Smith St.
12,164.22
Wheeler St.
123.20
Main St.
398.44
Transfer to Street Dept.
2,173.49
Various Sts., Miscellaneous
2,668.03
$19,617.98
Chapter 81
Freight
$54.54
Baylies St.
272.60
Brook St.
3,096.99
Cedar St.
12.00
Center St.
399.28
Chase St.
207.27
Cobbs Lane
44.00
Elm St.
1,085.31
Forest St.
31.96
Hart St.
615.45
Horton St.
482.10
Main St.
777.05
Maple St.
26.00
Middle St.
211.60
Oak St.
343.09
Pleasant St.
168.28
Prospect St.
117.20
Smith St.
5,662.75
Spring St.
658.64
Summer St.
96.40
Tremont St.
179.16
Wellington St.
700.78
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89.30
Wheeler St.
371.31
Williams St.
119.06
Muddy Cove
219.30
Pearl St.
83.20
Water St.
125.00
Bedford St.
69.20
Millers Lane
40.50
Lewis St.
91.60
Briggs St.
2,157.12
Pine St.
632.20
Milk St.
128.07
Forest St.
31.96
Lincoln Ave.
177.84
Walker St.
81.10
Somerset Ave.
127.20
Andrews St.
38.20
Transfer to Street Dept.
1,000.00
$20,824.61
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY P. GOFF, Superintendent of Streets
TREASURER'S REPORT 1958
Balance in Treasury, December 31, 1957
$152,269.65
Total Receipts in 1958
703,377.77
Selectmen's Warrants in 1958
685,343.96
Balance in Treasury, December 31, 1958
$170,303.46
See auditor's report for detailed list of receipts and expenditures.
Respectfully submitted, PERCY B. SIMMONS, Town Treasurer
855,647.42
School St.
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REPORT OF DIGHTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the report for the Dighton Fire Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1958.
The department received fifty-six calls as follows: auto- mobile (5), brush (13), building (3), chimney (3), dump (3), false alarms (2), freight car (1), grass (7), gas leak report (1), house defective wiring (1), incinerator (2), leaves in street (2), oil burner (1), rubbish (3), transformer (2), television set (1), woods (4), mutual aid to Taunton Fire Department (1), mutual aid to Rehoboth Fire Department (1).
The following are approximate figures on the amount of material and equipment used: 23,600 gallons of water, 5,250 feet booster hose, 9,300 feet forestry hose, 1,800 feet 11/2" hose, 600 feet 21/2" hose, and 30 feet ladders.
The following permits were issued: bottled gas (17), oil burners (23).
A standby was maintained at both stations during the period when some of the lines were down because of the severe storm in March. On two occasions, one in November and one in December, Engine #2 and the Tank Truck were used to assist in locating a leak in the new water system extension on Center and Williams Street.
The Dighton High School and the Dighton Elementary School were inspected by the Fire Chief in company with State Fire Inspector, Charles Fried and Superintendent Robert T. Roy; certain recommendations were necessary where in- adequate fire protection existed.
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I wish to thank the Town Officials and the Citizens of our town for the assistance and cooperation they have shown in keeping the fire losses to a minimum during the year.
Respectfully submitted, HARRY F. WILLIS, Chief, Dighton Fire Dept. and Forest Warden
REPORT OF DIGHTON AMBULANCE
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the report for the Dighton Ambulance for the year ending December 31, 1958.
During the year the ambulance made 67 trips as follows : To-Truesdale Hospital, Fall River (5) ; Union Hospital, Fall River (1) ; General Hospital, Fall River (1) ; Morton Hospital, Taunton (24) ; Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, R. I. (1) ; Mass. Eye and Ear Hospital, Boston (1) ; Pondville Hospital (2) ; Veterans' Hospital, Providence, R. I. (1) ; Rest and Nurs- ing Homes (11) ; Lakeville Sanatorium (1) ; Calls for Oxygen (5). From-Morton Hospital, Taunton (7) ; Winthrop Hos- pital, Winthrop (1) ; Calls not needed (6).
There were sixty-four patients handled, four automobile accidents requiring use of the ambulance, the resuscitator was used once, and two persons were dead on arrival.
I wish to thank the officers and members of the Dighton Fire Department who have manned the ambulance during the year.
Respectfully submitted, HARRY F. WILLIS, Chief, Dighton Fire Department
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POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my annual report for the year 1958.
During the year 349 complaints were received and in- vestigated, 380 requests were received and taken care of, 35 summons were served, two persons were taken to the State Hospital, three missing persons were located, three stolen autos were recovered and the following arrests were made by the Dighton Police Department: assault and battery (6), assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (3), carrying switchblade on person (1), larceny (4), driving to endanger (2), disturbing the peace (1), drunkenness (10), lewdness (2), bad check (1), non-support (5), idle and disor- derly (1), vagrant (1), arson (3), violation of probation (1), speeding (1), operating unregistered and uninsured vehicle (1), failing to display plates (1), vandalism of property (res- titution made) (5).
Arrests made by the State Police in Dighton during the year were: drunkenness (11), delinquents using motor vehi- cles without authority (6), assault and battery (2), breaking and entering and larceny at night (4), delinquents breaking and entering and larceny at night (3), delinquent (escapee) (1), speeding (14), delinquent assault and battery with a dangerous weapon-rifle (1), assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon-ice pick (1), delinquent operating without a license (2), delinquent breaking and entering at night (2), delinquent larceny under $100 (2), delinquent fornication (1), using motor vehicle without authority (1), contributing to delinquency of minor (2), breaking and en- tering at night (1), larceny under $100 (1), fornication (2), operating unregistered motor vehicle (5), disturbing the peace (1), operating under influence (3), operating to en-
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danger (4), operating after right suspended (2), operating without license in possession (2), lewd and lascivious in speech and behavior (1), attaching plates (2), vagrancy (1), operat- ing without license (3), carrying switchblade on person (1), operating uninsured motor vehicle (3), passing view ob- structed (2), operating without registration in possession (1), and failing to display plates (1). Also, the State Police found one mental escapee, and took care of two insane persons.
The Reserve Police Officers and also the Special Police Officers, who were assigned to the Taunton Dog Track and the Rehoboth Fair, performed their various assignments in a very proper and efficient manner.
I wish to thank the State Police of the Rehoboth Bar- racks, under Sgt. Steven Matowitz, and Mr. Leonard and Inspector Milton Bednarz of the Registry of Motor Vehicles, for their assistance and cooperation.
To the citizens and all agencies of the Town of Dighton, I extend my thanks for the cooperation they have given throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. MASON, Chief of Police
DOGS LICENSED IN 1958
Males
274
Females
32
Spayed 104
Kennels 8
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REPORT OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE DIRECTOR
To the Townspeople of Dighton:
Since August, the Civil Defense program has been re- organized, increasing its membership to seventy-five persons, including auxiliary police, auxiliary firemen, two licensed radio operators and one skin diver.
The air raid siren at the Dighton High School has been put in working order. With the assistance of the school and town officials, the children at the High School, Elementary School and the Bristol County Agricultural School have been given training in air raid drills. Mr. Fain of the Dighton Industries has allowed us to use the old Mt. Hope whistle as an air raid whistle.
Civil Defense has set up a communication radio plan with two licensed operators with Mr. Emery Lincoln as radio officer and Mr. Allison Macomber as alternate. We are in the process of setting up a radio communication system.
Civil Defense now has a rate of 95% which entitles the Town of Dighton to purchase surplus property under Match- ing Funds from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
My sincere appreciation to all the townspeople who are trying with me to make Civil Defense a success. I wish to thank the town officials, police department, fire department, the principals, and the teachers of the schools for their cooperation and support; also, the pupils who help me a great deal in Civil Defense work.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED E. REBELLO, Civil Defense Director
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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT
To the Selectmen of the Town of Dighton:
I herewith submit my report for the year 1958.
Total circulation of books and magazines 15,621
Adult books 8,979
Juvenile books 6,140
Magazines 502
Number of persons using the reading room 709
Collected in fines $53.24
Two hundred fifty-two books were added during the year, eleven being gifts.
Respectfully submitted, EMILY C. PILLING, Librarian
REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTER
To the Board of Selectmen:
The harbor is a very active place now in the summer season, with the mooring sites being used at its approximate maximum.
I would like to report that places in the channel leading to out harbor, the edges of the channel, and other locations in the harbor are shoaling to a point where dredging may be necessary to maintain the channel depth.
Respectfully submitted, ARNOLD B. SHAW, Harbor Master
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Board of Selectmen:
The report of the Inspector of Animals for the year 1958 is as follows:
I visited and inspected 55 barns and found the following number of animals:
Cows
294
Heifers
89
Bulls
6
Horses
17
Sheep
87
Swine
55
Steers
4
Goats
2
The animals appeared healthy and the barns for the most part were clean. The inspection book was mailed to the Division of Livestock Disease Control, 41 Tremont Street, Boston, on December 17, 1958.
Respectfully submitted, ANTHONY N. SYLVIA, Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Board of Selectmen:
On April 15, 1958, I was notified of my appointment and approval by Dr. Samuel B. Kirkwood, Commissioner of Public Health, as inspector of slaughtering for the Town of Dighton for the year ending March 31, 1959.
A report has been mailed to the Department of Public Health, Boston, Mass. monthly. I have not been called upon for any inspections.
Respectfully submitted, ANTHONY N. SYLVIA, Inspector of Animals
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REPORT OF TOWN HISTORIAN
To the Townspeople of Dighton :
In the past year two events of historical interest have occurred in Dighton. One was the signing of the deed that gave the town ownership of a small portion of "The Old Field" surrounding the Council Oak. Anyone who doubts the signi- ficance of this old oak should read an article recently pub- lished by Reader's Digest called "Keys to Nature's Private World". In this article, John George, a distinguished natural- ist, describes two similar oaks growing in a like field. He writes that a white oak on such a site grows one foot in a century. Our tree trunk, sixteen feet in circumference, must have a five foot diameter, therefore, the tree is five hundred years old.
Heavy limbs, beginning near the earth, and growing almost horizontally, show that this tree always stood in an open space. In the year 1458, such an opening would have been burned over, cleared, fertilized, and cultivated by Indians of the local tribe. These facts, as well as countless Indian tools and weapons found in the immediate area, confirm legends handed down by early settlers.
Another event was the opening ceremony of the celebra- tion of Dighton's 250th birthday. The First Congregational Society of Dighton, often called the "Brick Church" cele- brated the 250 years since it was organized.
It was the forming of this Society in 1708 that led to the request to the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony that the South Purchase of Taunton become a precinct of Taunton, and, before this request could be granted, to a second request that it might be a separate township, which was later called Dighton. The General Court required proof that a church society had been formed, and that a meeting
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house was in process of construction before allowing a town- ship to be formed.
The ceremonies carried on by the First Congregational Society were worthy of the importance of the occasion. Those at the site of the first meeting house had great charm. Parishioners in quaint costumes conducted a service. The history of the first meeting house was read. It was fitting that the selectmen at this time placed a marker near the site of the meeting house.
This year, material of great interest has been made available to me. A report of all vessels registered at the offices of the Collectors of Customs, first at Dighton from 1789 to April 1, 1833, and then at Fall River to the date of printing the report-1938, was loaned to me. In it are brief descriptions of the fifty five ships hailing from Dighton and the thirty nine ships actually built at our wharves. Also listed are their masters, owners, and sometimes their sur- veyors and builders.
The largest number of vessels-mostly brigs that year, sloops before that, and schooners later on-was built in the year 1805.
I was able to borrow a copy of the "Story of the Mill at the Mt. Hope Privilege in North Dighton". printed in 1825. This has added greatly to my notes on the north section of the Town.
Have you such a pamphlet, or even an old program or an account book that I may borrow? Or have you information about the first Portuguese family that settled in Dighton, or about Dighton shipping before 1789?
These I would welcome.
Respectfully submitted, HELEN H. LANE, Town Historian
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REPORT OF THE PLAYGROUND COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of Dighton:
During the year 1958 your playground commissioners have:
1. Installed merry-go-rounds at both the north and the south ends of town.
2. The basketball area in the south end playground was paved.
3. A supervised playground was maintained in both the south and north ends during the summer months.
4. Sliding on School Street in the north end proved to be a very satisfactory and enjoyable arrangement for the children. We are now studying the possibilities of enlarging on this type of recreation.
5. We thank the Arnold Hoffman Co. for the use of their reservoir for skating. Skating is not permitted there unless first tested for safety. A light was installed to allow the skating to be enjoyed at night, also.
6. The wooden fence at the south end playground had . to be replaced. A chain link fence was installed.
7. Equipment on hand was repaired and repainted.
8. Picnic benches were placed at both ends of town.
9. The little league field at the north end was seeded.
The year 1959 should see the completion of this particular project.
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The playground commissioners wish to thank the Digh- ton Lions Club for the kind and generous assistance they so willingly gave this project. Their energetic work has saved the town several thousand dollars.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the supervisors who did an excellent job supervising the children during the summer months.
Respectfully submitted, R. F. SIMMONS, Chairman EDWARD ANTUNES NORMAN COURCY
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
The Dighton Planning Board examined all plans referred to it during the past year. These plans were signed by a majority of the Board and returned to the interested parties.
We were sorry to lose by death two of our active mem- bers: Mr. Manuel Motta, and Mr. Lester Briggs. The Select- men appointed Mr. Anthony McCormack and Mr. Edwin Wyeth to replace them until the next annual town election.
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST H. ATWOOD, Chairman RICHARD BABBITT ANTHONY McCORMACK JUNE B. HAMBLY EDWIN R. WYETH
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REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
To the Board of Selectmen :
Numerous complaints of dogs were reported during 1958. Dogs that had been killed on highways and lost or stray dogs were taken care of in the proper manner.
Reports of dogs that had bitten people and killed live- stock were investigated and taken care of satisfactorily.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. MASON, Dog Officcer
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1958.
I have tested and adjusted and sealed the following:
23 scales-11 adjusted 2 weights 5 capacity measures
16 automatic measuring devices-5 adjusted 1 bulk storage plant.
Respectfully submitted, DONALD B. HATHAWAY, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
Veterans' Benefits aided 13 cases during the year, con- sisting of 2 single cases under World War I; 9 cases, repre- senting 33 persons under World War II; and 2 cases repre- senting 4 persons under Korean War.
Total expenditures for aid rendered amounted to $5,325 .- 13. Administrative expenses was $315.00, making total pay- ments $5,640.00. Town appropriation of $4,500.00 was over- drawn by $1,140.13, due to the fact that 5 new cases were added.
State reimbursements were received in the amount of $1,940.67.
Respectfully submitted, THEODORE BOUCHER, Veterans' Agent
REPORT OF THE SHADE TREE COMMITTEE
To the Board of Selectmen:
Sixty Norway maples were set in the town in 1958. The placement of these trees was left to the tree warden. The average trunk diameter of these trees was two and one half inches. All trees were alive this fall. Trees set in 1957 made a good growth.
The committee recommends that all trees set should be fertilized at least once during the growing season. The committee also recommends that pin oaks be set on the high land and along the streets in the newly developed areas of the town.
DAVID A. MILLARD, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Taxpayers and Citizens of Dighton:
The total expense of the Board of Health for 1958 in providing health and sanitation service was $3,859.73 leaving a balance of $240.27 from the appropriation of $4,100.00.
Fortunately there were no serious epidemics of diseases during the past year. Our annual immunization and Pre-school Clinics play a major part in the prevention of diseases.
On January 20th the Board received a petition from a group of townspeople for consideration of a new ambulance. An ambulance committee was formed consisting of Stafford H. Hambly, Civil Defense; Donald B. Hathaway and Harry F. Willis, Fire Dept .; Charles H. Mason, Police Dept .; Bella M. Boucher, Social Worker; Esther Bowden, Town Nurse; Dr. Charles M. Souza, Wendall Carey and John Perry. As a result of their recommendation the sum of $3,900.00 was ap- propriated and an ambulance was purchased.
During the past year a number of inspections were made by our sanitation inspector on new installations of cesspools while the additions and alterations of present cesspools were taken care of by the Board members.
We wish to extend the thanks of the Board to Mrs. Esther Bowden and Dr. Charles M. Souza for assistance and courtesies rendered, also to our milk and sanitation inspector, Henry G. Crapo, who resigned December 31, 1958. .
Respectfully submitted,
EARLE M. SMITH, Chairman, WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES, CLAYTON H. ATWOOD, Board of Health
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of Dighton:
The Public Welfare Department rendered financial assist- ance and service to a total of 78 cases, representing 127 persons during the year. With total expenditures of $69,886.19, the financial status of accounts showed a balance in two categories, namely ; Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance. Due to increased caseload and expenditures, particularly for hospitalization and medical expense, under General Relief and Old Age Assistance categories, both accounts were over- drawn.
Aid to Dependent Children aided 3 cases, representing 3 parents, and 4 dependent children. Town appropriation was $3,800.00. This account showed a substantial balance of $1,485.33. The sum of $1,000.00 was transferred to General Relief, and $100.00 was transferred to General Relief Ad- ministration, leaving a net balance of $385.33. Total receipts from U. S. Grants amounted to $1,289.50. Total expenditures were $3,604.17 for this category.
Disability Assistance aided 7 cases with total expendi- tures amounting to $4,767.90. The town appropriation was $2,700.00 and showed a small balance of $7.55. U. S. Grants receipts were $2,344.25.
Old Age Assistance aided 45 cases. The sum of $28,500.00 was appropriated. However, an additional amount of $2,593.78 was required to meet the needs. The substantial amount of $9,830.63 was expended for hospitalization and medical care, which was most unusual and not anticipated, causing the account to be overdrawn. Receipts from U. S. Grants amounted to $10,711.06. Total expenditures were $51,053.59. The sum of $1,135.81 is due from other citiees and towns for cases having legal settlement, and is listed in our accounts receiv-
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able. Outside relief amounted to $59.01, and other bills now payable are in the amount of $171.54.
General Relief aided 23 cases during the year, representing 71 persons. The town appropriation of $7,000.00 was over- drawn by $3,460.53, since total expenditures amounted to $10,460.53. Approximately $4,800.00 is due from other cities and towns for reimbursements in settled cases, and $971.00 is due from the State for unsettled cases, balance is net town expense.
Assistance and courtesies rendered by the personnel of the State Department of Public Welfare, District #5, and Bureau of Accounts, is acknowledged with gratitude.
The Taunton Greyhound Association again contributed the sum of $500.00 for a Christmas Fund. In behalf of the recipi- ent's of this fund, and personally, we extend to Mr. Joseph Lindsey and the Greyhound Association our most sincere thanks for this generous gift.
Appreciation is expressed to town officials and personnel for the cooperation and efficient services rendered to this de- partment.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES, Chairman, CLAYTON H. ATWOOD, EARLE M. SMITH, Board of Public Welfare
BELLA M. BOUCHER, Social Worker
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REPORT OF THE TOWN NURSE
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen :
At the annual immunization clinics held in the spring months, one hundred and eighty four children received treat- ment for the protection against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus. At the Pre-school Clinic forty children were vaccinated against smallpox. No new cases of tuberculosis were reported.
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