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Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the existing Plumbing Regulations of the Town of Medfield under the authority of Chapter 142 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed) as amended, or do or act anything in relation thereto.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6 of the Wiring By-Law accepted under Article 3 of the Special Town Meeting of May 9, 1952, by deleting said Section 6 and substituting therefor the following section:
Section 6. Fees for wiring permits shall be determined and fixed from time to time by the Board of Selectmen and shall be- come effective after publication in a newspaper of general publi- cation within the Town, or do or act anything in relation thereto (Wiring Inspector)
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Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Water- and Sewerage Board to appoint one of its members as Water Superin- tendent, or do or act anything in relation thereto. (Water and Sewerage Board)
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate. and/or borrow a sum of money for the purchase of a truck and winch. for the use of the Tree and Moth Departments, and authorize the. trade of the present truck, or do or act anything in relation thereto.
Article 17. To hear the report of the Committee appointed under. Article 19 of the Special Town Meeting of September 8, 1958, for the. purpose of a proposed new fire and police station, or do or act anything: in relation thereto.
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Com -. mittee appointed under Article 19 of the Special Town Meeting of September 9, 1958, to employ architects for the purpose of securing necessary preliminary plans and estimates for a fire and police station, . and to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the cost of this work or do or act anything in relation thereto.
Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Recreation Commission to function under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 45, Section 14, and to determine in what manner the membership thereof shall be elected or appointed, or do or act anything in relation thereto.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to petition the Boston Edison Company to install one street light on Pole No. 6 Spring Street, the cost of the same to be taken from the . regular Street Light Account, or do or act anything in relation thereto. (Petition of Rebel Palumbo and others)
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to petition the Boston Edison Company to install street lights on four - (4) poles on Cross Street, Medfield, the cost of same to be taken from the regular Street Light Account, or do or act anything in relation thereto. (Petition of Frank P. Blaziz and others).
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Available . Funds in the Town Treasury and/or borrow a sum of money for the . purpose of installing a drainage system for street surface water in Curve Street and South Street for a distance of approximately 500 feet : and from South Street to South Plain Brook (so-called), or do or act anything in relation thereto.
Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Medfield adopted April 5, 1938, and amend- - ments thereto, and as on file with the Town Clerk by removing the
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after described premises from "A" Residence District Uses and placing said premises under Business District Uses:
·A certain parcel of land off Main Street bounded and described as follows:
Northwesterly by land owned by Helen McCarthy, 561 feet.
Northeasterly by land now or formerly of Samuel D. Guild et al, 300 feet.
Southeasterly by land owned by Helen McCarthy, 561 feet.
Southwesterly by land owned by Helen McCarthy, 300 feet. ror do or act anything in relation thereto. (Petition of Barbara Keating and others)
Article 24. To hear and act on the report of any special committee appointed at any previous Special Town Meeting or Annual Town Meeting or appointed by the Moderator or Selectmen as authorized by the vote of the Town.
Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to choose, authorize the Moderator or Selectmen to appoint a committee or committees which shall report at a future Town Meeting on whatever matter is assigned to it, or them, at this meeting, or do or act anything in relation thereto.
Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee of five members and authorize it to make arrangements and to spend money appropriated under Article 3 for the observance of Memorial Day. (Selectmen)
Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to the Board of Assessors, such sum to be expended by the Board of Assessors for the purpose of securing a new Assessors Map of a portion of the Town of Medfield, or do or act anything in relation thereto. (Board of Assessors)
Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken on Article 1 and Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting held on June 9, 1958, or do or act anything in relation thereto. (Petition of John D. Williams and others)
Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from Available Funds in the Town Treasury the sum of $69.25 for the following unpaid bills incurred in the year 1958:
Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 10
(Town Meeting Notices) $15.00
Frances Cafe, Inc. (Election and Registrations) 54.25
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Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Assessors to use a sum of money from Free Cash in the Treasury for the reduction of the 1959 Tax Rate, or do or act anything in relation thereto.
Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following named sums as Perpetual Trust Funds for the care of lots in the Vine Lake Cemetery, the interest thereof or as may be necessary to be used. for said care, viz:
Charles Duran Lot
$100.00
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof, in the usual place for posting warrants in said Medfield, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, unto the Town Clerk at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this 20th day of February A.D. Nineteen hundred and fifty-nine.
JOSEPH A. ROBERTS HARVEY M. HAMILTON JOSEPH L. MARCIONETTE
Selectmen of Medfield
Constable of Medfield
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INDEX
Page
Town Officers Elected
3
Appointments by Selectmen
5
Appointments by Board of Health 8
Appointments by Town Moderator
8
Departmental Reports:
Board of Selectmen
11.
Superintendent of Streets
15.
Police Department
18
Veterans' Agent
21
Public Welfare
22
Board of Health
23
Slaughter Inspector
24
Inspector of Animals
25
Norfolk County Mosquito Control
25
Moth and Tree Warden
26
Park and Planning Board
27
Inspector of Plumbing
28
Building Inspector
29
Memorial Library
30
Sealer of Weights and Measures
33
Water and Sewerage Departments
34
Civilian Defense Director 36
Fire Department
37
Board of Appeals on Zoning
38
Inspector of Wires
38
Rules, Regulations, and Salaries of Police Dept.
39
Cemetery Commissioners 39
Development and Industrial Commission
39
List of Jurors 16
School Department Report:
School Calendar 44
School Committee 45
Enrollment by Grades 46
Superintendent of Schools 46
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Page
Teachers Directory
47
Principal Hannah Adams Pfaff High School 54
Graduation Exercises, High School 56
Memorial Elementary School
59
School Health Program 60
Boys' Physical Education Director
62
Girls' Physical Education Director 63
Art Supervisor
64
Music Supervisor 64
Home Economics Department 65
Industrial Arts Supervisor
66
Driver Education 67
Financial Statement
68
Town Clerk's Record:
Vital Statistics:
Births
71
Marriages
76
Deaths 79
Town Meetings and Elections:
Town Warrant, January 6, 1958 81
Special Town Meeting, January 6, 1958
83
Town Warrant, March 3, 1958
85
Annual Town Meeting, Election of Officers,
March 3, 1958 97
Annual Town Meeting, March 10, 1958 100
Town Warrant 111
Special Town Meeting, April 28, 1958
113
Town Warrant
114
Special Town Meeting, June 9, 1958
116
Town Warrant
118
Special Town Meeting, September 8, 1958
122
Warrant for State Primaries
126
State Primaries
127
Town Warrant
132
Special Town Meeting 135
139
State Election, November 4, 1958
141
Financial Reports:
Town Accountant 149
Tax Collector 160
Cemetery Trust Funds 161
Assessors' Report 162
Warrant for State Election
Town Warrant, March 2, 1959 167
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1959
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TOWN OFFICERS
Moderator
Town Clerk
Charles F. Woodard
Charles W. Keirstead
Treasurer
Orion Wight
Selectmen
Joseph A. Roberts
Term expires 1960
Harvey M. Hamilton
Term expires 1961
Austin C. Buchanan
Term expires 1962
Assessors
Carlton W. Kingsbury
Term expires 1960
Joseph S. Kennedy
Term expires 1961
Harry E. Conway
Term expires 1962
School Committee
Mary B. Aylward
Term expires 1960
Jeanne A. Bibby
Term expires 1960
Leon M. Bowden
Term expires 1961
James T. Frame
Term expires 1962
Alton H. Hartford
Term expires 1962
Trustees of the Public Library
Charles F. Woodard
Term expires 1960
Hope Day
Term expires 1960
C. Munroe Clark
Term expires 1961
Burgess P. Stanley
Term expires 1961
Anne C. Donlan
Term expires 1962
Jane G. Cheever
Term expires 1962
Collector of Taxes
Charles H. Rayner, Jr.
Term expires 1962
Board of Health
Madeleine I. Harding A. Ritchey Stagg, M.D. Term expires 1961
Term expires 1960
Clarence M. Boyce Term expires 1962
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Cemetery Commissioners
Joseph A. Roberts
Term expires 1960
Gildo J. Pederzini
Term expires 1961
Clifford W. Bosselman
Term expires 1962
Water and Sewerage Commissioners
Harry R. Leighton
Term expires 1960
John D. Williams
Term expires 1961
Myron H. Smith
Term expires 1962
Park and Planning Board
Everett J. Wills
Term expires 1960
Ernest L. Spencer
Term expires 1961
Charles C. Cain
Term expires 1962
William F. Rogers, Jr.
Term expires 1963
Roger E. Hardy
Term expires 1964
Board of Public Welfare
Warren C. Bois
Term expires 1960
William S. Farmer
Term expires 1961
Lawton B. Kingsbury
Term expires 1962
Tree Warden
Ellis N. Allen Term expires 1961
Constables
Terms expire 1960 John F. McCarthy Robert F. McCarthy
Robert W. Brady
Chief of Police
Allan A. Kingsbury Police Officers
Nicholas N. Gugliotta Robert W. Brady E. Nina Iafolla Robert B. Ripley William H. Mann
John K. McCarthy Francis E. Ryan Robert K. McCarthy William J. Griffin Clayton M. Balcolm
Fire Chief
Edgar W. Allen
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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE SELECTMEN
Superintendent of Streets William E. McCarthy
Superintendent of Moth Work Ellis N. Allen
Field Drivers and Fence Viewers
Charles C. Cain
Herbert B. Burr Henry A. Kingsbury
Inspector of Animals
Carlton S. Cheney
Pound Keeper William S. Blanchard
Dog Officer E. Nina Iafolla
Sealer of Weights and Measures
J. Fred Whittier
Measurers of Wood and Bark
Dennis H. Lucy
Arthur S. Atherton
Public Weigher Samuel Gilmore
Keepers of the Lockup
Allan A. Kingsbury Nicholas N. Gugliotta Robert W. Brady E. Nina Iafolla William H. Mann
Robert K. McCarthy John F. McCarthy Robert B. Ripley Francis E. Ryan William J. Griffin
Clayton M. Balcom
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Police Matrons
Mary Mair Etienne
Jessie A. Erskine
Special Police Officers
Walter F. Reynolds, Sr. John T. Grover Ercole Iafolla J. Corbin Wright
Roy Owen George Knehr
Maurice Bouin
James E. Morris John B. Gattoni H. Arnold Ripley Mario Pederzini Donald Bouret Harold Ryan James MacLean
Albert E. Tutle
Town Accountant
Leslie J. Howlett
Term expires 1962
Town Counsel
William F. Nourse
Veterans' Agent
Philip J. Burr
Veterans' Director
Philip J. Burr
Burial Agent
Philip J. Burr
Board of Registrars of Voters
Mary Mair Etienne Anne Young Thomas F. Clancy
Term expires 1960 Term expires 1961 Term expires 1962
Building Inspector
Allison T. Carr Term expires 1964
Acting Building Inspector
Benjamin H. Brock Term expires 1964
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Plumbing Inspector J. Roger Petrie
Acting Plumbing Inspector
Walter R. Nye
Wiring Inspector
Joseph F. Erskine
Acting Wiring Inspector John W. Goucher
Board of Appeals for Zoning, Subdivision Control and Building By-Law
Paul E. Nyren
Term expires 1960
Herbert B. Burr
Term expires 1961
George A. Smith
Term expires 1962
Ellen P. Crowell, Associate Member
Board of Appeals for Zoning-Enforcing Officer for Trailers
Allison T. Carr
Development and Industrial Commission
Walter E. Anderson
Term expires 1960
Harry E. Conway
Term expires 1960
Gordon Yarlott
Term expires 1960
Rossiter Holt
Term expires 1961
Arthur L. Lewis
Term expires 1961
William F. Spang
Term expires 1962
James N. White
Term expires 1962
Robert Eburne
.Term expires 1963
Paul E. Seeley
Term expires 1963
Roger E. Hardy
Term expires 1964
Donald W. Baker
.Term expires 1964
Director of Civil Defense Austin C. Buchanan
Deputy Director, Civil Defense Francis E. Chick
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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY BOARD OF HEALTH
Slaughtering Inspector
Francis X. Maguire, V.M.D.
Board of Health Agent-Sewerage Regulation Allison T. Carr
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MODERATOR
Finance Committee
*Frederick W. Blinn
Term expires 1960
John F. Bradstreet
Term expires 1960
Edward R. Perry
Term expires 1960
Robert Larkin
Term expires 1960
Martin P. Craven
Term expires 1961
Edward G. Rudd Term expires 1961
Charles E. Cheever Term expires 1961
J. Edwin Daniels Term expires 1962
Herbert B. Burr Term expires 1962
John H. Roskilly, Jr. Term expires 1962
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY TREASURER
Marie N. Burke, Assistant Treasurer
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY COLLECTOR
Doris M. Rayner
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF
Kenneth R. Clark, Deputy Fire Chief
*Resigned
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DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1959
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
December 31, 1959
The Board of Selectmen respectfully submit to the citizens of the Town their report for the year 1959.
On March 3rd at 8:00 P.M. the Board met and was duly organized: Harvey M. Hamilton, Chairman, Austin C. Buchanan, Clerk, and Joseph A. Roberts, third member.
The usual appointments were made and during the year the Police Department was brought up to its authorized strength with the appoint- ment of a chief and two permanent patrolmen.
During the year a study was made and the Board voted- to change the polling place from the Town Hall to the Memorial School Audi- torium. This was deemed advisable for the general convenience of the public.
The School Bonds were issued at a time most favorable to the Town and far enough in advance of construction to enable the reinvestment of a substantial amount of this bonded money to the economic advan- tage of the Town.
After a careful study of surrounding towns, rules and regulations for the Ambulance were adopted and the enforcement and administra- tion of this vital unit was placed under the responsibility of the Chief of Police.
During the painting of the Town Hall, we were again made aware of the condition of the flat tar and gravel roof of this building. This roof has not been repaired in over 27 years and we are requesting the sum of $2,000.00 in the Town Hall budget to make necessary repairs.
To those who have contributed so generously of their time and expense to the general welfare of the Town, we wish to express our appreciation and gratitude.
Respectfully submitted,
HARVEY M. HAMILTON AUSTIN C. BUCHANAN JOSEPH A. ROBERTS
Board of Selectmen
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the report of the Police Department of the Town of Medfield for the year ending December 31, 1959, upon the request of the Board of Selectmen.
ACCIDENTS
102
ACCOSTING
2
ANIMALS
Bites
20
Strayed
103
Found
99
Lost
58
Killed by Police
15
Injured
71
Nuisances
57
AMBULANCE TRIPS
108
ARRESTS
29
ASSISTANCE
Motorists
143
Other Departments
178
Stranded Persons
85
AUTOMOBILE VIOLATIONS
160
Automobiles Moved From Highways
27
BLOCKED STREETS
13
BREAKING AND ENTERING
20
BURGLAR ALARMS
Answered
9
Tested
5
CIVIL MATTERS
5
COURT ATTENDANCE
68
DISTURBANCES
63
CLOSED HOMES
163
DRUNKS 20
12
DOORS FOUND OPEN
114
WINDOWS FOUND OPEN 53
EMERGENCY CALLS
62
FAMILY TROUBLES
24
FIRES
70
Put Out by Police
2
FIRST AID BY POLICE
7
FUNERAL TRAFFIC COVERED
33
ILLEGAL PARKING 112
INVESTIGATIONS
Ours
405
Other Departments
90
ISSUED PERMITS
74
LARCENY
48
LOST CHILDREN
18
Found by Police
17
LOST PROPERTY
58
FOUND PROPERTY
60
LIGHTS LEFT ON AND SECURED
3
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY
43
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF 38
MISSING PERSONS 10
MISSING PATIENTS FROM STATE
HOSPITAL
117
Picked up by Police
34
MESSAGES RECEIVED
202
MESSAGES DELIVERED
187
MISCELLANEOUS 753
PROWLERS
18
SPEEDING COMPLAINTS
31
STONE OR GLASS ON HIGHWAY 30
STREET DEFECTS 17
13
SUMMONS SERVED
101
STREET LIGHTS REPORTED OUT BY POLICE 136
SUSPICIOUS:
Lights
24
Cars
54
Persons
53
Noises
27
Telephone Calls
15
VIOLATIONS OTHER LAWS
20
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSFERS
Regular
129
Class 2
2
INJURED ADULTS
45
INJURED CHILDREN
21
ASSAULTS
7
WIRES DOWN
7
In behalf of the police officers, I wish to thank the State and Local officials, Town of Medfield Department heads and the citizens of the Town for the cooperation and assistance given me and the police department during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN A. KINGSBURY,
Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
January 11, 1959
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is the report of the Board of Public Welfare for the year 1959.
A total of 44 Old Age Assistance cases, 5 Aid to Dependent Children cases, 4 Disability Assistance cases and 7 General Relief cases were administered during the year. Fourteen applications for aid were received and processed. Eight applicants were found eligible and were aided. Six applicants were found ineligible.
Aid rendered in all categories was as follows:
Old Age Assistance
$53,376.18
Aid to Dependent Children
4,796.84
Disability Assistance
3,295.18
General Relief
3,356.00
The Medical Care Plan, although administratively complex in its operation, seems to be providing competent administrative control. The continuing increase in medical expenses is a serious problem which faces each and every one of us, but it is an even greater problem in Public Welfare because the larger percent of our case load is com- prised of aged and ill persons who must have adequate care. Although hospital care, in accordance with the State Medical Plan, has increased periodically, beginning January 1, 1960, it shows an increase cost for care in all hospitals in the State, which should be of grave concern to all.
During the year 1959 there were many changes in the Public Welfare field. Some of the more important changes were:
1. An increase in grants given under Old Age and Survivors Insurance and Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance, which became an added resource.
2. A revision of the method used for re-budgeting for standard item of Fuel and Light.
3. A change in the method of claiming monthly reimburse- ments.
Mrs. Helen E. Kennedy, Senior Clerk and Mrs. Doris M. Carr, Director of Public Assistance have continued to serve this Board of Public Welfare commendably. For their able assistance during the year the Board wishes to publicly thank them.
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In conclusion this Board wishes to acknowledge its appreciation for the excellent cooperation given this Board by the Town Officials, Doctors and private businessmen and to extend publicly their thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
WARREN C. BOIS, Chairman WILLIAM S. FARMER, Clerk LAWTON B. KINGSBURY, 3rd Member
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
We hereby respectfully submit our Report of the Board of Health for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The Board has 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 manufacturing of Ice Cream; and a license to Funeral Directors for the establishment and maintaining of a Funeral Home.
The garbage collection contract was renewed and collections were made twice a week during the summer months and once a week during winter months.
The Medfield Dental Clinic is under the supervision of the Board of Health and is held at the Memorial School. All elementary school children were examined and treatment was started on all children desiring work at the clinic.
Number of Communicable diseases reported to the Board of Health were:
Chicken-pox
6
Dog-bite
5
German Measles
8
Infectious Hepatitis
1
Measles
84
Meningitis
1
Meningococcemia
1
16
Mumps Scarlet Fever Whooping Cough
7 17 1
We feel certain that the number of communicable diseases re- ported to the Board of Health does not reflect the actual number of cases. Please bear in mind that according to the General Laws of the Commonwealth, "If a physician knows or has cause to believe that a person whom he visits is infected with a disease declared to be dan- gerous to the public health . he shall immediately give written notice thereof, signed by him , " and when a householder knows that a person within his family or house is sick with a disease dan- gerous to the public health he shall immediately give written notice thereof to the Board of Health in the manner required by the statute, provided however, that in cases where a physician has been called in, the physician's notification will be accepted in place of the householder.
During the year several complaints were taken care of by the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
A RITCHEY STAGG, M.D., Chairman CLARENCE BOYSE MADELEINE HARDING, R.N. Board of Health
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
December 21, 1959
Board of Health Medfield, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Herewith is my report as Slaughter Inspector for 1959.
Number pigs slaughtered and inspected 2
Number cattle slaughtered and inspected 1
Very truly yours,
FRANCIS X. MAGUIRE, V.M.D.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Medfield, Mass., December 31, 1959
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The dogs known to have bitten persons were quarantined and released at the end of the quarantine period. There have been a large number of dog bites reported.
In the annual inspection there were 133 cattle, 59 horses, 37 sheep and 11 swine.
The animals showed no signs of contagious diseases and the premises were found in a satisfactory condition.
Respectfully submitted,
CARLETON S. CHENEY,
Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF THE NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
To the Citizens of Medfield:
Submitted herewith is the report of the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project of its activities in the Town of Medfield for the year ending December 31, 1959.
Aerial Spraying
600 Acres
Ground Spraying
972 Acres
Pre-hatch Dusting
202 Acres
Drainage
2470 Feet
Brush Clearing
900 Feet
Culverts Cleaned
8 Culverts
Catch Basins Treated
282 Catch Basins
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN C. KUSCHKE,
Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE TREE AND MOTH DEPARTMENTS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Submitted herewith is the report of the Tree and Moth Depart- ments for the year 1959.
During the past year the usual spraying of the entire roadside trees for the control of the Gypsy Moth and the Elm Leaf Beetle was carried on. This coming year we anticipate the need for additional spraying on the Oaks for the Solitary Oak Leaf Miner which was so destructive during 1959. I recommend that $1,400.00 be appropriated for Moth work for 1960.
The Dutch Elm Disease control work was carried out with the removal of approximately fifty-four dead and diseased Elms in 1959, also fourteen stumps were removed. Spraying for the Elm Bark Beetle was carried out along with the sampling of sick Elms. I recom- mend that $4,000.00 be appropriated for 1960.
The program for the control of Poison Ivy was carried on the same as in previous years. The results of our spraying has been very good and the need for additional spraying is lessening. I recommend $300.00 be appropriated to keep it on the decrease.
Routine pruning was carried on throughout the year along with the removal of eighteen dead or dangerous trees and four stumps. I recommend $3,000.00 be appropriated for the Care of Trees for 1960.
Our tree planting program was resumed this spring with the plant- ing of fifty-four trees of various species and varieties. I recommend $500.00 be appropriated for this work in 1960.
Respectfully submitted,
ELLIS N. ALLEN,
Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent
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REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1959.
Number of Permits Issued 171
Number of Inspections by Plumbing Inspector 246 Number of Inspections by Acting Plumbing Inspector 33 Income from Permit Fees $1,165.00
I wish to express my thanks to the Town Officials, Marie Burke, Gwendolen Suereth, and the other Inspectors for their help and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
J. ROGER PETRIE,
Plumbing Inspector
REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
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