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Molloy, Matthew
Electrician
Harding Street
Morgan, John D.
Straw Worker
Brook Street
Reggio, A. William Jr. Ripley, Alice
Housewife
28 Green Street 551 Main Street
Rossi, Orlando
Bartender Retired
45 Friary Street 8 Adams Street
Ryan, William M.
Simmons, Charles W.
Salesman
140 North Street
Spring, Rennie J.
Carpenter
6 Miller Street
Retired
115 North Street Harding Street
Postmaster
Postal Worker
18 Miller Street
Instructor
34 Miller Street
Investment Broker Elm Street
Custodian
Broker
Hospital Road Bridge Street
Sullivan, John Sweeney, Thomas V. Vasaturo, Alfred C. Walsh, Francis D.
White, James N. Whittier, J. Fred Whittier, Nathaniel
Mechanic Salesman Clerk
49 Janes Avenue Lowell Mason Road Main Street
125 South Street Phillip Street Harding Street
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Hazel, Mary
Housewife
Carpenter
Ins. Investigator
REPORT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Our report for the year ending December 31, 1951, is as follows:
During 1951, fifty-eight new services were added to the water system.
Water sold for the year was 38,992,990 gallons, an increase of 1,776,450 gallons over 1950.
Actual Estimated
Number of services installed
Gallons water purchased
Gallons sold
48,000,000 41,000,000
REVENUE
Water sold
$13,723.64
$14,203.73
$15,000.00
Reimbursement for materials sold, etc.
879.48
1,726.88
1,500.00
Total Revenue EXPENDITURES
$14,603.12
$15,930.61
$16,500.00
Water purchased
$ 5,929.22
$ 4,997.13
$ 5,250.00
Salaries, wages, materials, etc.
8,507.14
10,573.13
13,000.00
Total expenditures
$14,436.36
$15,570.19
$18,250.00
Approximately $6,000.00 of the estimated expenditures in 1952 is for new meters and services. This has to be included as operating expense although actually it is a capital in- crease to the water system of the town.
The 6" compound meter through which the town purchases water from the State is twenty (20) years old. This meter went out of order in 1941, 1943, 1947, 1948 and 1951. The repairs are expensive and since the meter is now obsolete are increasingly difficult to have carried out. The department has therefore inserted in the warrant an article for the re- placing of this meter. We estimate the amount to be $1,480.00, , including $980.00 for a new meter and $500.00 for piping changes to accommodate the present standard sized meter.
The State has pointed out to the Water Department that the limit of quantity in the agreement between the Town and the State has been exceeded from time to time. They note that it may be incumbent on the Town to consider finding its own water supply or to pay for the necessary expense of in- creasing the present supply.
Respectfully submitted Harry R. Leighton, Chairman John D. Williams Myron H. Smith Water and Sewerage Board
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Actual 1950 43 54,133,150 37,216,540
1951 58 44,609,350 38,992,990
1952 60
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REPORT OF THE SEWER DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Six new connections were made to the existing sewer sys- tem in 1951.
The system was given its usual care in 1951 in order to keep it in efficient condition. Some additional work was done in levelling up with gravel those sewer beds which suffer from uneven settlement and about the same amount should be done next year, and in addition one new bed should be made by excavating to gravel at an estimated cost of $300.00.
For proper care of the sewer system in 1952, we ask for an appropriation of $2,000.00 including the new bed mentioned above.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY R. LEIGHTON JOHN D. WILLIAMS MYRON H. SMITH Water and Sewerage Board
MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Annual Report - 1951
To the Citizens of Medfield:
The yearly circulation has been greater in 1951 than for any previous year in the history of our library. 16,644 books were borrowed, including 4,340 by children. The daily circula- tion averaged 55.4 books, which is larger by 1.4 than any other year. The number of new cards issued was 119. At the present time, 1064 citizens of Medfield are using the Library. Sixty books were borrowed on Inter-Library-Loan.
Through the year the Committee has arranged for all necessary repairs to keep the building in good condition. Floors, ceilings, curtains and furniture have been reconditioned this year. The purchase of new books has been kept con- stantly in mind as one of the most important duties of the Board. The library bought 312 new books which included 128 children's books. There were six books among the year's purchases with an unusually elaborate format of color, photo- graphy and size: Audubon's Animals; Early American Homes by R. Pratt; McCall's Modern Homes; This Is War by D. Duncan; Index of American Design by Christensen; and Life's Picture History of Western Men. The most popular books of fiction this year were: Round the Bend-Neville Shute; Come Home at Even-LeGrand Cannon; The Whole Armour- Faith Baldwin; Old Herbaceous-R. Arkell; The Left Hand of God-William E. Barrett; Neither Five Nor Three-MacInnes;
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Proud New Flags-Van Wyke Mason; April Snow-L. Budd; Caine Mutiny-H. Wouk; The Foundling-F. C. Spellman; Iron Mistress-P. I. Wellman; The Parson-Colver; Cameo-H. T. Miller; The Cruel Sea-N. Monsarrat; and The President's Lady-I. Stone. The most circulated non-fiction were: A Soldier's Story-O. N. Bradley; The Sea Around Us-R. L. Carson; White Man Returns-A. N. Keith; Washington Con- fidential-Lait & Mortimer; My Six Convicts-D. P. Wilson; Riddle of MacArthur-J. Gunther; Henry Gross and His Dous- ing Rod-K. Roberts; Battle Submerged-H. Cope; Out in the Midday Sun-M. Martin; A King's Story-Edward VIII; and We Barrymores-L. Barrymore.
For extra library activities, many exhibits were sponsored. Beginning in January there was a different hobby exhibit on display every two weeks throughout the Spring. Mrs. Robert Reed exhibited Vesta Mayd oriental rugs which she had made. Miss Hope Day displayed early American glass lamps. Mrs. Lindsay Ripley selected pieces from her collection of early pressed glass. Mr. Edward Band exhibited an unusual collection of wooden animals and figures which he made from gnarled tree roots. Mrs. Anne Young exhibited sets from her collection of historical china cups and saucers. Mrs. Clarence H. Harris exhibited many pieces of her work in handpainted china. Mr. Joseph Rowe exhibited a model yacht which he made. Mrs. Charles Allen arranged an exhibit of herbs, both growing and dried. In the early Fall a two-day Flower Arrangement Exhibit was sponsored by the Garden Club of Medfield. In the late Fall the Library sponsored a Second Annual Art Exhibit of the work of Medfield artists. Again, colorful paintings deco- rated the library walls and attracted many visitors. Book week was observed during the week of November 11 by having available for circulation many new juvenile books, especially travel books.
The Library was bequeathed a painting by J. A. S. Monks from the Dr. Arthur Mitchell estate. It is a painting of the Doctor's pet bulldog, "Jack." Some residents of Medfield may remember old "Jack" who kept the patients company as they waited in the Mitchell dining room for office visits. The picture now hangs in the Library office.
There have been many splendid adult and children's books given to the library again this year. The Board of Trustees extend thanks to the following people: Miss Phyllis Clark, Mrs. Henry Young, Mrs. Richard Stevens, Dr. A. W. Reggio, Mrs. Rodman Nowers, Mr. Henry L. Shattuck, Dover, Mass., Mr. Joseph Rowe, Mrs. John Roskilly, Jr., Mrs. J. A. Goldthwait, Miss Gwendolen Morse, Dr. T. M. Connell of Walpole, Mass., Mr. Pliny Jewell, Mrs. Charles Woodard, Mr. Augustus Thorndike, Mrs. Joseph Limric, Mrs. Harry Gardiner, Mrs. Lindsay Ripley, Mr. J. H. Fraziee, Mrs. Evelyn Byng,
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Mrs. Herbert Wight of Cambridge, Mass., Mr. Dana Jefferson, Jr., Mr. John Riskilly, Sr., Miss Marcia Lewis, Mrs. Arnolda Willis, Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mrs. Constance Mann Sheppard, Mrs. Lawton Kingsbury and Mrs. Hardy Henderson. One of the gift books was a copy of the late Mrs. J. E. Goldthwait's novel "The Ninth Commandment," which had been presented to the library by the author.
The Board of Trustees also extend thanks to the following ladies for their gifts of flowers and plants which decorated the library through the summer: Mrs. Edward Lombard, Mrs. William Farmer, Mrs. Charles Allen, Mrs. Arthur K. Field, Dr. Grace Cragg, Mrs. Orion Wight, Miss Ethel Hersey, Mrs. A. R. Stagg and Mrs. Evelyn Byng.
The Library Trustees wish to thank Miss Ethel Wood, Mrs. John Bradstreet and the two Senior Girl Scouts, Marilyn Park and Verna Clark, for their volunteer help in office typewriting, cataloging and arranging of books.
As has been previously mentioned in this report, the library patronage has increased and is increasing. The Library Committee has been thinking of expansion possibilities. One- fourth of the present library room is allotted to the children, and yet, each year more children are using the library. The Trustees have a long-term plan to develop the present building to its capacity by using the basement rooms, which would give as much room again as we now have. The first step towards this end is to convert the coal furnace to an oil heating system. The Trustees are asking for your support of this project.
At the December Committee meeting the library budget for 1952 was considered and in order to continue giving the present amount of library service, an appropriation of $1200 together with the Dog Tax and the 1951 Library fines will be needed to supplement the Dailey Trust Fund Income.
Respectfully submitted,
ANNE C. DONLAN, Chairman BERTHA H. JEFFERSON, Secretary EVELYN H. BYNG
C. MONROE CLARK
CHARLES F. WOODARD
THOMAS WHITESIDE
EDITH C. HOWLETT, Librarian ETHEL E HERSEY, Assistant Librarian
Library hours:
2:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. daily, excepting Sundays and holidays
5:30 to 8:30 P.M. - Summer hours for July and August.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
As has been the trend during the last few years, 1951 was a year of increasing activity for your Board of Public Wel- fare. The activity has been evident both in the number of cases handled and in the new and additional services required by law and state and federal government rulings.
Significant changes during the year were as follows:
On the local level-
March 31-A permanent office was established in the Town hall in the space previously occupied by the American Legion.
On the state level-
October 1-Cost of Living Adjustment increase granted to all Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children recipients, in accordance with the Massachusetts De- partment of Public Welfare instructions.
November 1-A new category known as "Disability Assist- ance" created to provide aid to persons totally disabled. This category was established by Chapter 741 of the Acts of 1951 of the Massachusetts Legislature.
January 1, 1952-The following changes were made by Chapter 801 of the Acts of 1951 of the Massachusetts Legislature:
1) Permission was granted the State Department of Public Welfare to "increase the budgetary require- ments from time to time to maintain adequate Standards of Assistance";
2) The legal minimum rates for assistance were in- creased;
3) Statutory exemptions for children contributing to the support of their parents were increased;
4) The town is now required to have a lien against any property owned by Old Age Assistance re- cipients;
5) The town must now pay its portion of the Leisure Time Activity budget item, which was previously paid in its entirety by the state.
From even a cursory look at the list of changes occurring in only one year, it is clear that Public Assistance is an ever increasing problem to the town and that the mounting costs are a matter of grave concern. Your Board is exerting every effort to administer the numerous laws and rulings equitably, yet, acting within the scope of these laws, always with an eye on the cost to the town.
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Following are the statistics for the year:
Cases Receiving Assistance in Medfield
Category
No. cases
New Cases 15
Cases No. cases Closed Dec. 31, 1951
Old Age Assistance
8
64
Aid to Dependent Children
2
1
0
3
General Relief
5
2
7
0
Disability Assistance
4*
0.
4
*These four cases were transfers from the General Relief Category. The net effect of this should be a reduced direct cost to the town, since state and federal contributions are re- ceived for Disability Assistance payments, but not for General Relief payments.
Although the following statistics will also be found in separate parts of the Town Report, it is felt advisable to con- solidate the figures so as to bring out the total cost picture more clearly by the following table:
Cost of Payments
Reimbursements
Total
Federal*
State ** Expenditures Government Government $54,040.96 $19,507.80 $26,608.63
Cost to Town $7,924.53
Old Age Assistance
Aid to Dependent Children
4,765.20
1,760.53
1,588.28
1,416.39
General Relief
3,498.18
0.00
0.00
3,498.18
Disability Assistance
285.40
* **
* **
* Reimbursements from the Federal Government return to the appropriate Public Welfare accounts and are available to the Board directly.
** Reimbursements from the State Government return to the General Fund of the Town and are not available to the Board directly.
** * It has not yet been determined what reimbursements will be received from the Federal and State Governments for this category.
In regard to the Old Age Assistance Category, cancelled checks amounting to $265.16 were returned to the General Fund and payments amounting to $1,667.52 were made to other towns for Medfield settled cases.
Mrs. Doris Carr has continued to serve commendably as Agent for the Board, ably assisted by Mrs. Helen Kennedy as Clerk. The Board wishes to thank them publicly for their valued assistance.
The Board also wishes to thank all town officials and members of the town who have cooperated so willingly in our work.
Respectfully submitted,
HERBERT B. BURR, Chairman LAWTON B. KINGSBURY, Clerk THEODORE B. PEDERSON, Member
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARK AND PLANNING BOARD
December 28, 1951
The Planning Board, in the past year, met the second Thursday of each month. It dealt with many requests for the consideration of the planning of private roads in developments.
During the year, it also met many times with the Select- men in conjunction with the laying out for acceptance of pri- vate ways.
The Board drafted a building code, presented it at the Town Meeting of July 11, 1951, the Town unanimously accept- ing this code. The building code has subsequently been ap- proved by the Attorney General. At the same time, the earth removal and rezoning by-laws were presented and were adopted by the Town. Copies of this report are available and may be obtained at the Town House.
The Board has made studies of the conditions of roads throughout the Town and has made suggestions to the Select- men for the paving of certain dirt roads and the straightening, establishing of lines and laying out of other roads.
The Board has also recommended that as soon as possible, the Town acquire land which can, at a later date, be made into a parking space.
The Board has made a study of the park and recreational facilities and expects to recommend suggestions for improve- ment in the coming year.
Respectfully submitted,
W. F. MITTENDORF, Chairman
ROLAND STEBBINS,
CLAIRE SMITH, MALCOLM HASKELL, CHARLES C. CAIN,
Medfield Park & Planning Board
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REPORT OF VETERANS SERVICES
January 15, 1952
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
During the year 1951 veterans and their dependents were assisted with information, forms, etc., as listed below:
Insurance
11
Application for: Hospitalization Dental
9
7
Pensions
12
Compensation
8
Civil Service
14
*Education
17
Subsistence
4
Confidential
6
Miscellaneous 13
World War II veterans who have not had their discharges recorded at the town office are urged to do so.
Forms and information are available to all veterans and their dependents at this office.
Benefits for World War II veterans expired on July 26, 1951.
Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE G. ROSSI, Veterans Director.
REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Fire Engineers hereby submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1951.
There were 37 alarms and 24 still alarms classified as follows:
Grass and brush
34
Buildings
2
Automobiles
5
Oil-burners
2
Chimney
1
Pumping out the pumping station
1
False
2
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN A. KINGSBURY, EDGAR W. ALLEN KENNETH R. CLARK
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MEDFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT 1951
(PHOTO BY HARTIG)
Kneeling, left to right: Frederick Rogers, Mario Pederzini, Cecil Mick, Frank Travers (Clerk), George Finase, Joseph Ryan, Chester Gilmore, Clifford Bosselman.
Rear row, left to right: Arthur Rogers, Roy Owen, John Newell, Walter Reynolds, Gildo Pederzini, Lt. Leslie Travers, Captain Edwin Penniman, Ass't Chief Edgar W. Allen, Ass't Chief Kenneth R. Clark, Lt. Frederick Dyer, Everett Dewar, Joseph A. Roberts, Harold Ryan, Arthur E. Wills.
Walter Reynolds on active duty U. S. Navy.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1951.
The dogs reported to have bitten persons were quaran- tined and released at the end of the quarantine period. There were no cases of rabies.
There were nine head of Cattle shipped in from out of state.
In the annual inspection there were 271 cattle, 41 horses, 9 goats, 19 sheep and 249 swine. The animals showed no signs of contagious diseases and the premises were found in a satis- factory condition.
Respectfully submitted,
CARLTON S. CHENEY,
Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF THE SLAUGHTER INSPECTOR
Board of Selectmen,
December 31, 1951
Medfield, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Herewith my report as Slaughter Inspector for the year 1951.
Hogs slaughtered and inspected 10
Cattle slaughtered and inspected 3
Calf slaughtered and inspected 1
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS X. MAGUIRE,
Slaughter Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
I hereby submit my annual report of the Department of Weights and Measures for the year 1951.
Work Performed
Scales
Sealed
Not Sealed
10,000
1
100-5,000
4
Under 100
22
Weights All
37
Liquid Measures
11
Automatic Measures
Gasoline
12
Oil and Grease
6
1
Bulk Storage
2
Linier Yard Sticks
4
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99
1
Trial weighing of commodities
Correct
Potatoes
20
20
Pastry
20
20
Meats
23
23
Bread
44
44
107
107
Expenses
Salary
$125.00
Supplies and postage
8.32
Transportation
24.00
Bond
5.00
$162.32
Receipts
Sealing and adjusting fees
$50.20
Use of equipment & share of bond from Dover
5.00
$55.20
Respectfully submitted,
J. FRED WHITTIER, Sealer
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1951 POLICE REPORT
Assault and Battery
Drunkeness
1 12
Larceny
3
Receiving bets
1
Non-support
2
Illegitimacy
1
Disturbance of Peace
4
Violation Plumbers Law Safety Devise
1
Arrests for out-of-town police departments
2
Automobile violations
22
Operating under influence of liquor
7
Operating so lives and safety might be endangered
3
Operating after license being suspended
1
Operating without a license
3
Operating uninsured auto
2
Operating unregistered auto
2
Attaching Plates
1 1
Operating without authority
Operating at speed greater than is reasonable and proper
1
Operating after revocation of license
1
Cases placed on file
6
Released by probation officer
3
Defaulted bail of $1000
1
Five fines $10 District Court
$50.00
One fine $20 District Court
20.00
One fine $200 District Court
200.00
One fine $50 District Court
50.00
One fine $15 District Court
15.00
One fine $200 Superior Court
200.00
Fines at Dedham District Court
$335.00
Fines at Dedham Superior Court
200.00
$535.00
One given 1 year in House of Correction Suspended 1 year
One given 6 months and 20 days at House of Correction
One given 1 month at House of Correction Suspended 1 year One ordered to pay wife $10.00 per week
One ordered to pay wife $400.00 for expenses and care of child One case pending in District Court
Sixty-two automobile violations turned into Registry
Two trips to Hartford, Conn., by two officers on Extradition case.
Officers attending District Attorney's office 5 days
Officers attending Grand Jury 3 days
Officers attending Superior Court 8 days
81
Officers attending District Court
32 days
Officers attending Hartford, Conn., City Court Officers attending Newton District Court 1 day
4 days
Summons served for other departments Men drawn for Jury Duty
51 7
Miscellaneous
Automobile Accidents
34
Injured persons sent to Hospital
15
Injured persons treated by doctor-sent home
10
Complaints received
171
Complaints investigated
171
Disturbances suppressed-no arrest
6 !
Messages received and delivered
45
Fires put out by Police
20
Windows broken
28
Automobiles tagged
20
Automobiles removed from highway
2
Street lights reported out
45
Patients reported missing
44
Patients found by Police
8
Breaks reported
8
Paid details covered by Police officers
178
Closed houses covered
10
Persons sick - taken home
8
Stolen Automobile in Boston-recovered by Medfield
1
Registry
Automobile license revoked
3
Automobile license suspended
16
Automobile license returned
10
Automobile license recommended
10
Automobile registration suspended
3
Automobile plates found
12
Automobile sales and transfer
176
Automobile Registration revoked
1
Right to operate suspended
1
I recommend two new officers to cover town 24 hours and days off.
Respectfully submitted,
COLEMAN J. HOGAN Chief of Police
DOG OFFICER'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby respectfully submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1951.
There were 145 complaints received and investigated. The following cases were taken care of:
82
Dogs found and turned over to owners 12
Stray dogs taken to Animal Rescue League 8 Dogs killed by automobiles 8
Dogs injured by automobiles 10
Persons bitten by dogs 4
Dogs quarantined 4
Dog fell into pond -- pulled out by Police
1
All delinquent dog taxes were collected and returns made.
Respectfully submitted, COLEMAN J. HOGAN Dog Officer
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
We hereby respectfully submit our report of the Board of Health for the year ending December 31, 1951. 1
The following contagious diseases were reported:
Chicken Pox 10
Pulmonary Tuberculosis 5
Dog Bite 4
Measles 4
Mumps
4
Anterior Poliomylitis 1
We have issued licenses to dealers selling, buying or trans- porting Methyl Alcohol or Wood Alcohol, so called, or any preparation other than Shellac or Varnish.
The garbage collection contract was renewed and collec- tions are made twice a week during the summer months and once a week during the winter months.
There were four patients at the Norfolk County Tuber- culosis Hospital at Braintree. One patient from the North Reading State Sanitorium was discharged this past year.
Written complaints have been taken care of throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
A. RITCHIE STAGG, M.D. Chairman
CLARENCE BOYCE MADELEINE HARDING Board of Health
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CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
Medfield, Mass., January 10, 1952
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
Due to the higher cost of labor and materials we again ask for what we feel is just and trust that we will not have to accept an inadequate amount.
The Cemetery Commissioners are asking for the sum of $4,500.00 which constitutes approximately, $3,800.00 for labor, $400.00 for fertilizers and materials and $300.00 for trucks, gas and oil for the machinery.
We therefore recommend the sum of $4,500.00 be appropri- ated in addition to the amount received from the sale of lots, for the maintenance of Vine Lake Cemetery for the year 1952.
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