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Pleasant St.
Dighton
Bedford St.
No. Dighton
School St.
No. Dighton
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JURORS DRAWN DURING 1961
January 4, 1961
Persis Chase, Main St., Dighton, Compressor Operator. George Carvalho, Main St., Dighton, Farmer.
Francis O'Connor School St., No. Dighton, Journeyman Electrician.
Albert Reed, Pleasant St., Dighton, Farmer.
January 25, 1961
Leslie W. Horton, Williams St., No. Dighton, Construc- tion Equipment Operator.
March 6, 1961
James Hodson, Spring St., No. Dighton, Tool Grinder. Edward Grace, Milk St., Dighton, Laborer.
Dorothy Miller, Somerset Ave., No. Dighton, At Home. John Ingham, School St., No. Dighton, Retired Watchman. Emma Duarte, Williams St., No. Dighton, At Home.
March 29, 1961
Kenneth Holmes, Horton St., No. Dighton, Cashier.
April 26, 1961
Eleanor Cummings, Lincoln Ave., No. Dighton, At Home. William Sandager, Williams St., No. Dighton, Product Engineer.
May 8, 1961
Gertrude Gray, Wellington St., No. Dighton, At Home.
May 18, 1961
Roger Costa, Center St., No. Dighton, Shipper.
September 6, 1961
William Andrews, Wellington St., No. Dighton, Soil Con- servation Service.
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October 4, 1961
Walter Miller, Somerset Ave., No. Dighton, Stationary Fireman.
Thomas K. Webster, Somerset Ave., Segreganset, Textile Worker.
November 1, 1961
Joseph Carvalho, Tremont St., No. Dighton, Laborer.
November 29, 1961
Inez Andrews, Wellington St., No. Dighton, At Home.
LICENSES ISSUED DURING 1961
The following licenses were issued during 1961; All Al- coholic Club License (2) ; All Alcoholic Common Vuctualler License (2) ; All Alcoholic Package Store License (2) ; Auto- mobile Dealer's License-Class I (1), Class II (5), Class III (2); Cabin License (1), Common Victualler's License (14) ; Denatured Alcohol License (5) ; Gasoline & Fuel Oil Storage (1) ; Junk Collectors (3), Auctioneer's License (4) ; Ice Cream Manufacturer's License (1) ; Garbage Permits (3) ; Renewal Gravel Permits (6) ; Entertainment on the Lord's Day Licenses (4) ; Oleomargarine Licenses (9) ; Milk Licenses-Store (16) ; Vehicle (9) ; Oyster Bed Privileges (1); Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages (5) ; Building Permits-New Construction (19) ; Alteration (47) ; Sanitation Permits (26) ; Sausage Permit (1) ; Lord's Day Licenses (15), Permits to Demolish (11), Trailer Permits (7), Moving Permits (3).
A dog racing meeting license to conduct a dog racing meeting was issued to the Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc. beginning Aug. 28 to Sept. 9, 1961 and also beginning Sept. 18 to Oct. 31, 1961. A dog racing meeting license was issued to the Rehoboth Fair, Inc. beginning Sept. 11 to Sept. 16, 1961.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Our annual report to the citizens of Dighton for the year 1961 is as follows:
Appropriations
To be raised by taxation
$613,408.20
To be taken from available funds :
Voted in 1960
$ 1,866.75
Voted in 1961
61,904.21
63,770.96
Deficits due to abatements
in excess of overlay
323.20
State Taxes
5,801.20
County Tax and underestimates
17,857.14
Tuberculosis Hospital assessment
6,257.19
Overlay
19,574.90
Amount to be raised
$726,992.79
Estimated Receipts
Income Taxes
$67,154.58
Corporation Taxes
37,416.00
Old Age Tax
1,461.94
Mottor Vehicle & Trailer Excise
51,150.26
Licenses
3,178.28
Fines
157.00
General Government
270.06
Protection of Persons & Property
58.75
Health & Sanitation
456.93
Highways
108.27
Charities
9,143.41
Old Age Assistance
17,646.64
Veterans' Services
2,542.29
School
31,984.49
Libraries
37.90
Interest
490.19
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State Assistance for
School Construction
11,792.02
Farm Animal Excise
176.43
Transferred from available funds
63,770.96
Total Estimated Receipts
$298,996.40
Net amount to be raised by taxes
$427,996.39
Number of Polls-1102
Taxes assessed on Polls
$2,204.00
Value of Personal
Property $554,465.00
Taxes assessed
on Personal
46,575.06
Value of Real Estate
4,514,492.00
Taxes assessed
on Real Estate
379,217.33
Total Valuation
$5,068,957.00
Total Taxes
$427,996.39
Tax Rate-$84.00 per M
Total number of persons assessed
1.183
Number of acres of land assessed
125,537
Number of dwelling houses assessed
963
Number of businesses assessed
45
Value of exempt property
35,762.19
Stock in trade
55,975.00
Machinery
26,700.00
Livestock
490.00
All other tangible personal property
471,300.00
Value of land
677,215.00
Value of buildings
3,837,277.00
Farm Animals Assessed General
$5 Excise
Number of horses
7
Number of cattle
209
Yearlings : steers
2
7
Number of sheep
16
1
Number of fowl
5150
Taxes assessed on Motor Vehicles and Trailers-$56,589.26
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North Dighton Fire District
Appropriations
$31,041.00
To be taken from available funds
4,000.00
State Taxes 105.17
Overlay
358.52
Gross amount to be raised
$35,504.69
Estimated Receipts
24,151.24
Transferred from available funds Total estimated receipts
4,000.00
$28,151.24
Net amount to be raised by taxes
$7,353.45
Value of Personal
Property $29,075.00
Taxes on Personal $136.65
Value of Real Estate 1,535,477.00
Taxes on Real Estate
7,216.80
Total Valuation
$1,564,552.00
Total Taxes
$7,353.45
Tax Rate-$4.70 per M
Dighton Electric Light District
Appropriations
$3,965.00
State Taxes
50.72
Overlay
178.99
Gross amount to be raised
Estimated receipts
$4,194.71 $1,000.00
Net amount to be raised by taxes
$3,194.71
Value of Personal
Property $312,560.00
Taxes on Personal
$500.10
Value of Real Estate 1,684,125.00
Taxes on Real Estate
2,694.61
Total Valuation
$1,996,685.00
Total Taxes
$3,194.71
Tax Rate -- $1.60 per M
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Dighton Water District
Appropriations State Taxes
$44,050.00 251.36
Overlay
762.09
Gross amount to be raised
$45,063.45
Estimated receipts
$21,032.20
Net amount to be raised by taxes
$24,031.25
Value of Personal
Property $319,460.00
Taxes on Personal
$3,514.06
Value of Real Estate 1,865,190.00
Taxes on Real Estate
20,517.19
Total Valuation
$2,184,650.00
Total Taxes
$24,031.25
Tax Rate-$11.00 per M
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD M. MENDOZA, Chairman HOWELL S. CARR LEO T. PIVIROTTO
Board of Assessors
DOGS LICENSED IN 1961
Males
257
Females
30
Spayed Females
104
Kennels
8
Total 399
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
1958
1959
1960
1961
Personal Property
Outstanding December 31, 1960 Commitment
$123.90
$377.92
$46,575.06
Added Interest
7.03
3.20
.40
Total
130.93
381.12
46,575.46
Paid Treasurer
130.93
190.98
45,929.50
Balance Due December 31, 1961
None
190.14
645.96
Total
130.93
381.12
46,575.46
Real Estate
Outstanding December 31, 1960
4,027.21
18,319.72
Commitment
379,217.33
Refunded Abatements
164.00
Added Interest
210.73
227.56
35.52
Total
4,237.94
18,711.28
379,252.85
Paid Treasurer
3,788.93
10,454.93
349,933.06
Tax Title Account
208.58
312.42
658.14
Abatements
110.63
328.00
8,421.42
Balance Due December 31, 1961
129.80
7,615.93
20,240.23
Total
4,237.94
18,711.28
379,252.85
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1958
1959
1960
1961
Poll Tax
Outstanding December 31, 1960 Commitment
12.00
154.00
2,204.00
Added Interest
.15
1.15
90
Added Fees
2.55
19.55
40.15
Refunded Abatements
4.00
Total
14.70
174.70
2,249.05
Paid Treasurer
8.70
66.70
1,885.05
Abatements
96.00
280.00
Balance Due December 31, 1961
6.00
12.00
84.00
Total
14.70
174.70
2,249.05
Farm Excise
Outstanding December 31, 1960
1.88
52.55
Commitment
176.43
Added Interest
.12
1.85
Total
2.00
54.40
176.43
Paid Treasurer
2.00
53.10
114.42
Balance Due December 31, 1961
1.30
62.01
Total
2.00
54.40
176.43
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Motor Vehicle Excise
Outstanding December 31, 1960 Commitment Added Interest
$167.97
962.90
5,492.07
13,091.62
56,589.26
1.80
8.23
69.06
Refunded Abatements
783.14
1,137.70
Total
169.77
971.13
19,435.89
57,726.96
Paid Treasurer
25.90
213.07
15,826.66
41,824.65
Abatements
143.87
7.62
2,653.36
3,504.14
Balance Due December 31, 1961
750.44
955.87
12,398.17
Total
169.77
971.13
19,435.89
57,726.96
North Dighton Fire District-Personal
Outstanding December 31, 1960
11.03
Commitment
136.65
Total
11.03
136.65
Paid Treasurer Balance Due December 31, 1961
122.55
11.03
14.10
Total
11.03
136.65
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1958
1959
1960
1961
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1958
1959
1960
1961
North Dighton Fire District-Real Estate
Outstanding December 31, 1960 Commitment Refunded Abatements Added Interest
29.67
311.88
7,216.80
5.64
1.88
3.46
.55
Total
31.55
315.34
7,222.99
Paid Treasurer
31.55
240.52
6,875.98
Abatements
7.89
Balance Due December 31, 1961
74.82
339.12
Total
31.55
315.34
7,222.99
Dighton Water District-Personal Property
Outstanding December 31, 1960
36.79
Commitment
3,514.06
Added Interest
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Total
37.20
3,514.06
Paid Treasurer Balance Due December 31, 1961
34.57
3,453.73
2.63
60.33
Total
37.20
3,514.06
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1958
1959
1960
1961
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Dighton Water District-Real Estate
Outstanding December 31, 1960 Commitment Added Interest
663.60
1,583.46
20,517.19
35.16
16.35
2.00
Total
698.76
1,599.81
20,519.19
Paid Treasurer
610.62
786.87
18,730.90
Tax Title Accounts
39.11
39.00
61.05
Abatements
19.88
107.80
Balance Due December 31, 1961
29.15
773.94
1,619.44
Total
698.76
1,599.81
20,519.19
Dighton Water District-Water Liens
Outstanding December 31, 1960
57.27
58.90
Total
57.27
58.90
Tax Title Account
57.27
58.90
Total
57.27
58.90
Dighton Electric Light District-Personal Property Outstanding December 31, 1960 Commitment
2.07
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500.10
1958 1959
1960
1961
Added Interest
.03
Total
2.10
500.10
Paid Treasurer
1.61
495.32
Balance Due December 31, 1961
.49
4.78
Total
2.10
500.10
Dighton Electric Light District-Real Estate
Outstanding December 31, 1960
81.85
180.67
Commitment
2,694.61
Added Interest
4.72
1.91
.36
Total
86.57
182.58
2,694.97
Paid Treasurer
75.75
81.14
2,496.37
Tax Title Accounts
6.20
7.33
8.88
Abatements
8.32
Balance Due December 31, 1961
4.62
94.11
181.40
Total
86.57
182.58
2,694.97
Respectfully submitted,
PERCY B. SIMMONS, Tax Collector
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REPORT OF THE DIGHTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit the following report of the Dighton Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1961.
The department received 78 calls as follows: Automobile fires (2); Automobile. accidents (2); Barn (2); Brush (9); Chemicals (3); Chimney (2); Dump (3); Electric Pole (1); Electric Wire Down (1); Gasoline (1); Grass (27); House (2); Jr. High School (1) ; Leaves (3) ; Mattress (1) ; Mutual Aid to Berkley (1); Rekindle (2); Storage Building (1); Shed (1); Unnecessary calls (5) ; Woods (8).
The following are approximate figures on the amount of materials and equipment used : 76,620 gallons of water, 15,885 feet of booster hose, 12,700 feet of forestry hose, 3800 feet of 21%" hose, 5250 feet of 11/2" hose, 313 feet ladders, 14 hydrants, 4 CO2 Extinguishers, 3 Ansul Extinguishers.
Permits issued: L. P. Gas (10) ; Oil Burner (30) ; Ex- plosives (9) ; Oil storage (1).
A standby was maintained at both stations during the storm of January 20, February 4 and 5, also during hurricane Esther.
The Tank truck was used to great advantage in snow plowing.
The New Fire Station was accepted by Town Officials Saturday, February 25, 1961.
Mutual aid was received by Dighton from Taunton, Re- hoboth and Swansea.
Mutual aid was rendered to Berkley by Dighton.
Two men were injured at a house fire on Tremont St .; they were removed to the hospital in the ambulance, one with a broken ankle and one with contusions.
Civil Defense drill was held with men and apparatus from both stations participating.
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A Christmas Party for the children of the Town was held on Sunday, December 17, at the Elementary School Audi- torium. The party was sponsored by the Fire Department Associations.
I wish to thank the Town Officials and the Citizens for the cooperation they have given the Fire Department and for helping to keep our fire losses to a minimum.
Respectfully submitted, HARRY F. WILLIS, Chief, Dighton Fire Department and Forest Warden
REPORT OF THE DIGHTON AMBULANCE
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit the following report of the service ren- dered by the Dighton Ambulance and the men that operate it, for the year ending December 31, 1961.
During the year the ambulance made 62 runs as follows: To: Morton Hospital, Taunton (31) ; Lakeville Sanatorium, Lakeville (1) ; Dighton Nursing Home (6) ; Truesdale Hospital, Fall River (5) ; Union Hospital, Fall River (4) ; New England Baptist Hospital, Boston (1) ; Bristol County Hospital (1). From: Truesdale Hospital, Fall River (1) ; Dighton Nursing Home (2) ; New England Baptist Hospital, Boston (1) ; Union Hospital, Fall River (1) ; Morton Hospital, Taunton (8).
Patients handled (69) ; Patients administered oxygen (3) ; Ambulance not used or needed (3) ; Accidents (7) ; Patients D.O.A. (1).
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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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my police report for the year 1961.
ARRESTS: Assault & Battery (4) ; Disturbing the Peace (1); Non-Support (4); Mental (3); Breaking & Entering in Night (3); Breaking & Entering in Day (3); Drunk (7); Vagrants (2) ; Begetting (1); Attempted Rape (1); Unarmed Robbery (1) ; Driving to Endanger (6) ; Driving after License suspended (4) ; Carrying Dangerous Weapon (1) ; Unregistered & Uninsured (2) ; Stolen Auto (1) ; Accessory Before & After (1) ; Driving under the Influence (1).
There were 34 warrants served, 43 summons served, 2 missing persons located; 7 ambulance runs, 692 complaints and requests received and acted on, and a few juvenile prob- lems which were handled with no court action with the co- operation of the parents.
Three persons were issued Licenses to Sell Firearms and twelve persons were issued Licenses to Carry.
I wish to thank all Town Officials and the Citizens of the Town for their cooperation in maintaining order. I also wish. to thank Sergeant McGuire and the State Police under his supervision for the assistance they have given me.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. MASON, Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE CIVILIAN DEFENSE DIRECTOR
To the Townspeople of Dighton :
During 1961 Dighton continued to be active in weekly communication drills and various meetings.
Dighton Civil Defense participated in National Operations Alert held on Friday and Saturday, April 28th and 29th, acting as relay center for surrounding communities. At this time, town sirens were tested to familiarize townspeople with the "Take Cover" signal. School children were evacuated to their school shelters. On May 22d, a rescue drill was held with the Fire Department which proved very successful.
The Dighton Civil Defense Organization Plan was ap- proved and is on file at Area 2 Headquarters in Bridgewater As a result, the Town of Dighton is able to participate in the Federal Contributions Program. In 1961, through Civil De- fense, the Town of Dighton acquired from Government Sur- plus, the following items: two (2) complete sets of welding and cutting oxygen and acetylene equipment, one (1) electric welder, one 3KW generator, one (1) 15 KW Diesel generator and one (1) Dodge truck. Total valuation of these items is approximately $6,855.50-cost to the Town was approximately $182.00. Also purchased through Surplus was office equip- ment now being used in the Town Office.
Civil Defense Headquarters is now located in a room in the basement of the Junior High School. The Emergency Hospital Unit and Radio Communications have been trans- ferred to this location.
I wish to thank the Town Officials, Police and Fire De- partments, School Officials and teachers for their cooperation ; also the faithful Radio Officers and Civil Defense personnel and any one who has helped in Civil Defense work.
Respectfully submitted, FRED REBELLO Civil Defense Director
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of Dighton:
Public Assistance is administered in accordance with established rules and regulations of State and Federal govern- ments; in order that the town may receive maximum reim- bursements of funds expended under the various categories of relief.
Aid to Dependent Children cases consisted of 7; repre- senting 18 persons. The Town appropriation of $9,000.00 was supplemented by Federal reimbursements of $3,364.50 which are directly applied to the category ; and in addition, the sum of 1/3 of the total expenditures is reimbursed by the State. Total expenditures for cash and medical care amounted to $9,601.22.
Disability Assistance appropriation was $6,000.00 with total expenditures of $4,734.79. Town appropriation was more than adequate to meet the needs. Total number of 6 cases participated in this category of relief. Federal reim- bursements amounted to $2,194.20, presently based on $42.30 per case count per month. State's share of reimbursement, together with Federal share equals 3/4 of total costs. Town's share is 1/4 of total cost. The sum of $1,620.20 was trans- ferred from Town appropriation to Veterans' Benefits account.
General Relief showed a substantial decrease in case load, aiding 5 cases, representing 21 persons during the year, with only 2 active unemployable cases presently eligible and receiv- ing this category of relief. Total expenditures amounted to $5,893.54, therefore, account showed unexpended balance of $2,106.46. Included in expenditures is the sum of $2,081.49 to reimburse other cities and towns for cases who are legally settled in this town, residing in another city or town where aid was granted. Accounts receivable, due from other cities and towns amounts to $424.52. State reimbursement for aid granted was in the amount of $1,652.85 for cases having no legal settlement. General Relief is non-Federally matched.
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Medical Assistance for the Aged consisted of 9 cases receiving relief with total expenditures of $10,999.01. Town appropriation of $6,000.00 was supplemented by Federal grants amounting to $6,118.49. Federal participation for this cate- gory is 1/2 of total cost of Medical Vendor payments and State reimbursement equals 2/3 of the remainder. Since no settlements are involved in this category of relief; Town pays balance of cost or approximately 1/6 of total.
Old Age Assistance aided 39 cases with total expendi- tures of $39,467.73. The Town appropriated the sum of $22,500.00 from which the sum of $21,633.25 was expended. Federal grants amounted to $17,754.00 to meet financial re- quirements. Federal participation is presently based on flat rate of $49.80 per case count per month. State reimburse- ment for unsettled cases amounts to total balance after de- duction of Federal grant. For cases having legal settlement, State participates in the amount of 2/3 of the remainder, after Federal grant is deducted, and balance is paid by place of settlement. Since legal settlements are involved in this category, amount of refund from other cities and towns, as entered in accounts receivable, amounts to $602.90. In- cluded in total expenditures in addition to cash and medical grants is the sum of $1,509.62, paid to other cities and towns for outside relief.
Expenditures for the administration of Public Assistance amounted to $6,844.62. Federal reimbursements in the amount of $3,052.87 supplemented the Town appropriation of $3,900.00. Federal matching is based on a percentage allocation, which varies quarterly when claims are made. State participation in administrative costs is 25% of all Public Assistance categories, with the exception of General Relief, however not directly applied to the account.
Sincere appreciation is expressed to the State Depart- ment of Public Welfare, District #5, and Bureau of Accounts, for assistance rendered in performing the varied social, economic, and fiscal problems involved in the administrative procedures.
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The generous contribution of $500.00 for Christmas Fund, donated by the Taunton Greyhound Association, is gratefully acknowledged with thanks.
Appreciation in behalf of the recipients, and this depart- ment, is expressed to all Organizations who so generously donated Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets and gifts for the needy.
The cooperation and services rendered by Town Officials, Organizations and Personnel, is acknowledged with sincere thanks.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES,
Chairman CLAYTON H. ATWOOD, FRANCIS J. TORRES, Board of Public Welfare
BELLA M. BOUCHER, Director of Public Assistance
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1961.
I have tested, adjusted and sealed the following: 24 scales - 12 adjusted 14 automatic measuring devices
Respectfully submitted, DONALD B. HATHAWAY, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To The Citizens of Dighton:
The Board of Health in providing health and sanitation service for 1961, spent $4447.60, which is $147.60 over the amount appropriated.
During the past year fifty-two inspections were made by the Sanitation Inspector, Mr. Leo Duffy. These included inspections on new installation, additions and alterations of present cesspools.
The Polio Clinic was held on March 30, 1961 and 457 doses of vaccine were administered to the children and adults of the town.
We wish to extend the thanks of the Board to Dr. Charles Souza and Nurse Mrs. Esther Bowden for the efficient manner in which they conducted the Polio Clinic and Im- munization and Pre-School Clinic.
Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS J. TORRES, Chairman WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES CLAYTON H. ATWOOD Board of Health
REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTER
To the Board of Selectmen:
Boating activity is continuing as a strong pace. Our harbor area is being used to its maximum. The new Boating Laws have helped to maintain an orderly anchorage.
An adequate launching area for the use of the towns- people should be considered.
Respectfully submitted, ARNOLD B. SHAW, Harbor Master
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REPORT OF THE TOWN NURSE
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen :
I submit the following report as Town Nurse for the year 1961.
At the immunization clinics held in March, April and May, one hundred ninety four (194) injections were given for the prevention of diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus. A polio clinic was held on March 30th during the day and also early evening hours, 425 received shots and 32 others took advantage of this service at the May 11th clinic. I also assisted at polio clinics in Berkley and Taunton. Forty one children received vaccinations against smallpox at a pre- school clinic in May.
There were no epidemics of contagious diseases during the year.
Three new cases of tuberculosis were reported and con- tacts were x-rayed.
Two premature births were recorded.
I took advantage of as many educational meetings as I could, and attended board meetings of the Bristol County Health Association and Massachusetts Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Children held in Taunton.
At the annual meeting of the Dighton committee of the Salvation Army, I was appointed welfare chairman. I also served as chairman of the local committee of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
A neighborhood group of nurses held five meetings during the year, all of which I attended. These sessions help keep us informed of new procedures and latest equipment, as well as what is being done in our nearby towns. One of these meetings dealt with the physically handicapped, which proved most helpful to me at that particular time.
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I wish to express my appreciation to the members of the Board of Health for their continuous cooperation, and to all who so generously gave their time and help at the clinics. Respectfully submitted, ESTHER BOWDEN, R.N., Town Nurse
REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
Benefits were granted to 13 cases, representing 36 persons, who qualified for assistance during the year. Total expendi- tures amounted to $11,620.20, with State reimbursements of $5,172.21.
The Town appropriated the sum of $10,000.00, which was inadequate to meet increased needs for number of Veterans' and dependents, requiring relief; therefore the sum of $1620.20 was transferred from another account to provide for additional needs in the department.
Included in expenditures is administrative expenses, for salary of Agent in the amount of $300.00, and the sum of $20.00 was paid for association dues.
Sincere appreciation is expressed to office of Commissioner of Veterans' Services, for assistance rendered in the per- formance of various administrative procedures.
The cooperation of Town Officials and personnel is acknowledged with thanks.
Respectfully submitted, THEODORE BOUCHER, Veterans' Agent
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE TOWN HISTORIAN
To the Board of Selectmen and the Townspeople of Dighton :
In my report printed in the Annual Report for 1956, I listed six goals for a worthwhile celebration of Dighton's completion of a quarter of a thousand years.
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