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Handicaps or unable to attend school 6
Our injuries in the Memorial School have been many, but most of them have been minor, such as:
Ear Infections
Scratches on knees and Legs
Upset Stomach
Swollen Glands
Poison Ivy
Colds Falling off slides
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Removing Splinters
Epistaxis
Blisters
Removing of Foreign Body from Eye
Toothache
Pencil stuck in Leg
Headache
Sore Throat
Cancor
Jammed Fingers
Fainting
Pupils Swallowing Money
Zipper Caught
Burns
It is impossible to determine the number of contagious diseases we have had during the school year, because on the doctor's certificate which the pupils bring in after having been absent five or more days from school; the doctor states, "He is free to return to school being free from a contagious disease." However, known cases are as follows:
Mumps 98 Scarlet Fever 10
Each year the vision of every pupil in the system is tested by the Titmus Vision Test.
Number of Pupils Tested 597
Wearing Glasses 29
Notices Sent Home on Failures 15
Personal Calls on Failures 9
The hearing of every student is tested by the Pure Tone Test.
Number of pupils tested
600
" "
failed 3
having hearing aids 2
In February the Tuberculin Tine Test was offered to grade one, as recommended by the Division and the U. S. Public Health Service.
The Tuberculin Tine Test is an intraderal Test for the detection of Tuberculosis sensitivity, and is only a screening. However, the most im- portant phase of a screening program is that of "follow-ups" of reactions.
The Tine Test unit is disposable thereby eliminating the need for special syringes, needles and equipment for tuberculin testing. It is an ac- curate, safe, rapid method of conducting mass tuberculosis screening.
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Through the Medfield Board of Health and Division of Public Health the Tine Test Units were granted to the School Health Department with- out any cost to the Town or school.
GRADE I
Number Eligible
202
" Tested
166
Negative 166
Positive
0
Refusals
32
DENTAL CLINIC REPORT
Pupils in grades I through III were given a dental examination by Dr. Kirschbaum, the school dentist.
Number of Clinics
14
" Students Examined 590
" Pupils having Dental Certificates 391
" who had own dentists
63
" having school dentist 90
who had not replied 46
It is interesting to note that the majority of our pupils are seeing their own dentist regularly. This is most encouraging to note that over a period of years, repeated examinations, notices sent home for needed care plus personal contacts; that the results are beginning to show less decay, and better teeth. It is most impressive to see a big smile with white teeth showing.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Preschool registration was held the first week in April for children entering the first grade in September.
Pupils enrolled 205
Pupils having family physician for
examination 71
Pupils having school physician for
examination 118
Pupils not examined, but registered 16
PHYSICAL FINDING ON EXAMINATION:
Enlarged Glands and Tonsils 11
Dental Caries 5
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Asthma
2
Diabetic
1
Pupils Wearing Glasses
1
Allergic to Penicillin
1
Hydracephalus
1
Speech Defect
1
Congenital Nystagmus Eczema
1
1
Strabismus
1
DALE STREET
The Dale Street School consists of students from fourth through fifth grades.
Physical examinations were given to the fourth grade and to all new pupils entered our school system.
Number of pupils examined in Grade 4 and new pupils 145
" " weighed and measured 353
The following were findings on physical examinations:
Pupils with Enlarged Tonsils „, " Dental Caries 4
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HANDICAP FINDINGS:
Asthma 3
Arrested Tuberculosis
1
Heart Murmur 5
Diabetic Students 1
Epilepsy
1
Speech
1
Rheumatic Fever with Carditis 1
The injuries in the Dale Street School have been few, and have been minor; headaches, upset stomachs, colds, sore throats, etc.
Many students have had contagious diseases during the year, such as mumps, measles and scarlet fever. It is impossible to determine the number because the doctor certificate which is required from all stu- dents in the school system who have been absent five days or more, states: "He is free to return to school being free from a contagious disease".
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Each year the vision of every student in the system is tested by the TITMUS VISION TEST
Number of students tested 364
wearing glasses 57
having notices sent home on failures 19
" who received new glasses 13
The hearing of every pupil is tested by the Pure Tone Test. Number of students tested 364
SPECIAL CLASSES
Number of students weighed and measured
10
" "
whose eyes were tested 8
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The Junior High consists of students from sixth through eighth grades.
Physical examinations were given in the seventh grade and to all new pupils entering this school.
Number of students examined in Grade 7 and new students 117 " weighed and measured 449
The following were findings on physical examination: Students with Enlarged Tonsils
6
Dental Caries 4
Handicap findings:
Asthma 9
Heart Murmur 5
Heart Murmur, congenital deformity or mitral valve 1
Chronic Glomerulonephrites
1
Accident 1
Rheumatic Fever
1
Diabetes Insipidus
1
Nevus 1
Each year the vision of every student in the Junior High School is tested by the Titmus Vision Test.
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Number of pupils tested
460
"
Wearing Glasses 125
" notices sent home on failures 34
" failures now wearing glasses 19
The hearing of every student in the Junior High is tested by the Pure Tone Test.
Number of pupils tested
" retested 3
460
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The Senior High School consists of students from grades nine through twelve. Physical examinations were done on all students that were participating in any sports; basketball, tennis, football and cheer- leading, and to all new students entering the senior high school.
Number of students examined 292
The following were finds on physical examinations and handicaps as reported during the examinations:
Asthma
5
Dental Caries
3
Heart Murmur
3
Post Polio
4
Rheumatoid Arthritis
1
Epilepsy
1
Enlarged Thyroid Diabetes
1
Congenital Heart
4
Rheumatic Fever
1
Hearing Deficiency 1
Spondyloesthesis
1
Traumaler Amputation of left hand 1
We have had minor health problems in the High School, such as ear infections from ear rings, blisters, fainting, and burns.
Home teachers for pupils unable to come to school because of physical illness were provided for seven pupils.
Each student had his eyes tested by the Titus Vision Test.
Number of pupils tested 399
„ " " wearing glasses 148
"
notices sent home on failures 34
1
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Each student has his ears tested by the Pure Tone Tester.
Number of pupils tested " " failed 3
387
In February the Tuberculin Tine Test was offered to the ninth grade by the Division and the U.S. Public Health Service.
Number Eligible
122
" Tested 116
Negative 116
Positive
0
" Refusals 5
Every three years the school personnel is required to have a chest X-ray. Through the Norfolk County Tuberculosis Association arrange- ments were made for the Mobile X-ray Unit to come to our school in January.
Number of personnel X-rayed 108
In September and October the school personnel were offered the "flu shot". Dr. Stagg our school physician administered the treatment.
Number of personnel given "flu-shot" 91
Your school nurse has attended State Nurses Meetings in Chicopee, School Nurses Meetings in Franklin, Medway, Uxbridge, Dover, and Sut- ton. Physical Fitness and Handicaps Conferences in Boston and Norfolk County Tuberculosis Meetings.
In November the School Nurse made arrangement for four students to visit the Clarke School for the Deaf in Northhampton.
Home visits have been made when found necessary, or requested from the Principals.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to those persons who have helped me this year, without their cooperation I am sure that all testing, health problems, follow-up cases would not have been completed. As the school enrollment has increased so much in the past two years, class room and lunch room visits have been at a mini- mum, and it has been impossible to carry on the Future Nurses' Club, however, I do hope in the near future that these visits will be made and the future Nurses' Club will be active once again.
Respectfully submitted, Madeleine Harding, R. N. School Nurse
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1967 JURY LIST
Name and Address
Occupation and Employer
Abbott, John H., 14 Bridge Street
Leader Electrician, V. A. Hospital V.F.W. Parkway, West Roxbury, Mass. Adams, Sally A., 22 Miller Street
Housewife. Husband, Internal Auditor, Prudential Insurance Co., Newark, New Jersey Armstrong, Royal, Jr., 6 Bartlett Avenue
Plant Operator, S. M. Lorusso, Inc. 331 West Street, Walpole, Mass.
Baumann, Edward L., 4 Bow Street
President, Bettinger Corp. Milford, Mass.
Bergin, Marie R., 7 Cedar Lane
Secretary. Husband, Salesman, Lyon Metal Products 512 Gallivan Boulevard, Boston, Mass. Bligh, Raymond N., 18 Orchard Street
Investment Banker, Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. 75 Federal St., Boston, Mass.
Boulter, Edward, 14 Johns Avenue
Installer-Repairman, New England Tel. & Tel. 959 Concord Street, Framingham, Mass.
Bravo, Vincent, 30 Vinald Road
Laborer, Paul Sardella, Stella Road, Roslindale, Mass.
Burke, James F., 71 Adams Street
Plant Manager, Fisher Dairy, 51 East St., Dedham, Mass.
Byrnes, Edward G., 4 Eliot Road
Sales Manager, Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, Mass.
Capers, Robert S., Jr., 8 Juniper Lane
Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 175 Berkeley St., Boston, Mass.
Carvahlo, Camella, 149 North Street
Housewife. Husband, Insulation Assembler, Allis Chalmers, Hyde Park, Mass.
Counsell, Merrick A., 36 Hillcrest Road Vice President. Aerosol Corp. of America, Wellesley Hills, Mass.
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Name and Address Occupation and Employer
De George, Peter V., 44 Hearthstone Drive
Director Systems & Procedures, New England Life, 501 Boyston St., Boston, Mass. DeMartino, John L., Jr., 28 Lowel Mason Road Linotype Operator, Transcript Press, Inc. 420 Washington St., Dedham, Mass. Donahue, Joseph H., 23 Curve Street
Territory Manager, Enerpac, Butler, Wisconsin
Dooley, Robert E., 7 Arnold Drive Instrument Maker, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
Eastman, Robert D., 59 Brook Street
Supervisor, Itek Corp., 10 Maguire Rd., Lexington, Mass.
Erickson, Robert E., 25 Kenney Road Cost Analyst, Sylvania Electric Products, Inc., A Street, Needham, Mass.
Fawcett, Charles M., Foundry Street
Machinist, M.B.T.A., Arborway, Roxbury, Mass.
Fox, Edward P., 24 Marlyn Road Regional Manager, Smith Kline & French Labs. 1500 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, Pa. Fuller, Alvan T., 14 Ledgetree Road
Salesman, House of Offset, 150 Causeway St., Boston, Mass.
Gallerani, Anthony, 83 Green Street
Traffic Manager, Ucinite Co., 459 Watertown St., Newtonville, Mass.
Goeller, Carl G., 22 Ledgetree Road Research Director, Rust Craft Greeting Cards, Dedham, Mass.
Gray, Norman A., 6 Clark Road
Landscaper, Transit Seeding, Inc., Mansfield, Mass.
Haigh, Charles W., 8 Hospital Road Retired, Formerly Manager, John Hancock Ins., Boston, Mass.
Hepworth, David W., 30 Hillcrest Road
Vice President, Cramer Electronics, 320 Needham St., Newton, Mass.
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Name and Address
Occupation and Employer
Heyer, William M., 21 Kenney Road
Operations Manager, Filene's South Shore Plaza, Boston, Mass.
Hobbs, Alice A., 34 South Street Secretary. Husband, Salesman, Walpole Woodworkers, Walpole, Mass.
Hogg, Gordon A., 126 South Street Mechanic, L & M Precision Sheet Metal Fabricators, Endicott St., Norwood, Mass.
Hosmer, Donald A., 20 Ledgetree Road District Sales Manager, Mobil Oil Corp., 248 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Jacobs, Robert H., 15 Emerson Road Standards Engineer, Factory Mutual Engineering, 1151 Boston-Providence Tpk., Norwood, Mass. Janssen, Richard J., 20 Arnold Drive Sales & Service Representative, Dubois Chemicals, Broadway at 7th, Cincinnati, Ohio
Justice, Charles H., 215 South Street
Sales Manager, Fleet Sales, 505 Blue Hill Dr., Westwood, Mass.
Kelly, William J., 32 Miller Street
Store Owner, Raymond E. Lord, Inc., 446-448 Main St., Medfield, Mass.
Kornasky, Edward, 7 Kenney Road Golf Professional, Dedham Country & Polo Club, Dedham, Mass.
Linskey, Elwood F., 5 Evergreen Way Chemical Engineer, Corn Products Food Technology Inst., 343 Winter Street, Waltham, Mass.
Marks, Philip W., 44 Marlyn Road Art Director, Reach, McClinton & Co., Inc., 4390 Prudential Center, Boston, Mass. Marsden, William H., 7 Lawrence Circle Administrative Assistant, Ludlow Corporation, 145 Rosemary St., Needham, Mass. Martelle, Violet C., 351 South Street Bookkeeper, Republic Pipe & Electric Supply Co., 890 Providence Highway, Norwood, Mass. McDonough, Edward B., 19 Tamarack Road
Accounting Manager, R.C.A., 150 A Street, Needham, Mass.
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Name and Address Occupation and Employer
Mageehon, Vera M., 80 South Street
Secretary, Norfolk Co. Trust Co. Main St., Medfield, Mass.
McManus, Vincent J., 4 Elm Street
Engineer, Honeywell, Inc., Waltham, Mass.
Morton, Harold A., 173 South Street
Expediter, The Foxboro Company, Foxboro, Mass.
Moseley, Philip B., 18 Dale Street
Credit Assistant, The Foxboro Co., Foxboro, Mass.
Murphy, Francis J., 13 Cedar Lane
Engineer, U.S. Army Natick Laboratories, Natick, Mass.
Ocker, Donald A., 21 Ledgetree Road
Market Analyst, New England Life, 501 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.
Olsen, John L., Jr., 12 Winter Street Assistant Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 175 Berkeley St., Boston, Mass.
Peters, Robert E., 16 Winter Street Assistant Analyst, New England Power Company, 441 Stuart St., Boston, Mass.
Phipps, Donald H., 5 Nebo Street
General Manager, Lee Products Co., 3 Garvey St., Everett, Mass.
Piccirilli, Albert, 123 Granite Street Project Engineer, Honeywell, C.C. Division, Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, Mass. Pini, Pasquale F., 84 Green Street Warehouseman, Mayflower Furniture Co., Natick, Mass.
Raffin, John R., 3 Flint Locke Lane Group Supervisor, BBDO, 2300 Prudential Center, Boston, Mass.
Richards, Archie C., 3 Johns Avenue Purchasing Agent, R. W. Jones Electrical Contract, 18 Bilings St., Sharon, Mass.
Ripley, Lindsey N., 6 Kingsbury Drive
Electronic Balancer, Bird Machine Co., South Walpole, Mass.
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Name and Address
Occupation and Employer
Robbins, Veronica R., 31 Marlyn Road
Saleslady.
Sears, Joseph A., 73 South Street Assistant Controller, Cuneo Press of New England 215 First St., Cambridge, Mass. Sherman, Mona F., 7 Pleasant Court
Dental Assistant. Husband, Stock Control, Hersey Sparling Meter Co., Elm St., Dedham, Mass.
Shugrue, John J., Jr., 76 West Street
Civil Engineer, Schofield Bros., 48 Park St., Framingham, Mass.
Simpson, Russell L., 22 Summer Street
Stationary Engineer, Framingham Union Hospital, Framingham, Mass.
Sloan, Thomas H., Jr., 16 Dale Street Order Correspondent, Westinghouse Electric Corp., Damon Street, Hyde Park, Mass.
Thornton, Charles E., 37 Rolling Lane
Assistant Zone Manager, Buick Motor Division, 99 Cabot Street, Needham Heights, Mass. Tothill, William R., 24 Green Street
Salesman, Kemper Insurance Group, 260 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.
Tray, Albert T., 11 Maplewood Road Project Engineer, New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 959 Concord St., Framingham, Mass.
Vasaturo, Henry J., 119 South Street
Salesman, Norwood Lumber Co., East Hoyle St., Norwood, Mass.
Walsh, William D., 1 Clark Road
Account Executive, WNAC-TV, 21 Brookline Ave., Boston, Mass.
Warchol, Joseph, 2 Fox Lane Collection Manager, Sears, Roebuck & Co., 201 Brookline Ave., Boston, Mass.
Yarlott, Virginia S., 44 Pleasant Street Housewife. Husband, Owner, 23 Church Street, Cambridge, Mass.
Yundt, Albert P., 6 Marlyn Road
Research Director, Ludlow Corp., Needham Heights, Mass.
Zanstuck, Joseph, 20 Frairy Street
Chemist, Ruberoid Co., 60 Curve Street, Millis, Mass.
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1966
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR MEDFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
January 1, 1967
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen and Residents of the Town of Medfield
The following is my annual report for the year begininng January 1, 1966 through December 31, 1966.
I have issued a total of 200 building permits (1965-176 permits) as listed below, and have made a total of 477 inspections.
New single family dwellings
100
New two-family dwellings
2
New office building in Industrial Park
1
New Factory buildings
2
Gasoline service stations
2
New supermarket and three stores
1
Addition to telephone building
1
Additions to industrial buildings
2
Additions and remodeling dwellings
56
Renovations in business district
3
Moving buildings
2
Stables
2
Swimming Pools
7
Skating rinks
1
Demolitions
6
Re-shingle roof
10
Alterations to farm building
1
Addition to gasoline service station
1
200 Permits
Total income from building permits (1965-$2,068.00) $ 3,082.00
Estimated construction cost on new homes (1965-$1,669,000)
1,745,000.00
Estimated construction cost on stores, factories, service stations, and other industrial buildings (1965-$92,550)
338,500.00
Other permits 128,454.00
(1965 -126,715) $2,211,954.00
(1965-1,888,265)
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The Building Code for the Town of Medfield which was passed at the Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 22, 1965 was ap- proved by the office of the Attorney General on April 20, 1966. On that date it went into effect. This has necessitated more inspections by the Building Inspector. At the same time the fees were all raised, bringing in more revenue to the town.
The duty of assigning house numbers was also made a responsibilty of the Building Inspector.
I wish to thank the town officials, the other departmental inspectors, the Planning Board, Board of Appeals, all of the administrative secre- taries, and Mrs. Kathleen Conners for their assistance and cooperation.
I have again found the local and out of town builders to be very cooperative.
Respectfully submitted,
Herbert B. Burr Building Inspector Town of Medfield
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, 1966.
Aerial Spraying
700 Acres
Ground Spraying
6441/4 Acres
Pre-hatch Dusting
149 Acres
Drainage Clearance
11,921 Feet
Brush Clearance
1,850 Feet
Culverts Cleaned
36 Culverts
Catch Basins Treated
532 Catch Basins
Respectfully submitted, John C. Kuschke Superintendent
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1966
ANNUAL REPORT OF MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Medfield:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1966.
STATISTICS
New applicants for library cards
496
CIRCULATION
Books - adult 22,444 Juvenile 20,465 42,909
Records - adult 362 Juvenile 144
Periodicals - Adult 823 Juvenile 290
Number of books purchased 843
Number of records purchased 58
Number of books donated 286
Number of records donated 30
We extend our appreciation to all who donated books and maga- zines. We also wish to thank our garden minded friends, Mrs. John Bradstreet, Miss Barbara Leighton and the Medfield Garden Club for flowers, potted plants and Christmas decorations.
ACTIVITIES
The story-hour for pre-school children is held every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This activity is very popular, there are 80 children registered, with an average attendance of 42 at each session.
Respectfully submitted, Ethel G. Hersey, Librarian
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Mr. Peter Vasaturo, chairman Mrs. Richard Sturtevant, secretary i
Miss Laura H. Smith Vice Chairman Mr. Gordon Crothers MRS Donald Hay Mr. Gene FetterolE JR Eugene.
REGULAR STAFF
Miss Ethel G. Hersey, librarian Mrs. Linsey N. Ripley, Asst. Lib. Mrs. Frances Copithorne, children's librarian
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LIBRARY AIDES
Mrs. Ernest Spencer Mrs. Charles Justice Mrs. Leon Ballou
Mrs. John Hinkley Mrs. Russell Nilson Miss Dorothy Gardner
Mr. Vincent Bravo, custodian
LIBRARY HOURS
Main Library
Children's Dept.
Monday & Tuesday 10 a.m .- 12 noon 2-8:30 Monday through Friday
Wednesday through Friday 2 p.m .- 8:30 p.m. 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m .- 8:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m .- 5:30 p.m. Library closed Sundays and Legal Holidays
Library closed Saturdays during July and August
REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS ON ZONING MEDFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
January 6, 1967
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen and Residents of the Town of Medfield The Board of Appeals on Zoning submits, herewith, its report for the year ending December 31, 1966.
Charles Kenny Chairman
John L. Preston
Clerk
Herbert B. Burr Member
Paul E. Nyren
Associate Member
Mrs. Kathleen C. Connors Secretary
During the year seven hearings were held, (of which one decision is yet to be made) and two decisions were rendered concerning hearings held during 1965. These hearings covered the following matters:
1965 Hearings:
2 variances of building set back lines. One granted. One denied. 1966 Hearings:
2 variances of building set back lines. Granted.
1 variance for erection of sign. Denied.
1 special permit for erection and enlargement of a filling sta- tion. Granted.
3 permits for "home occupations" in residential areas. 2 Granted 1 Undecided.
In every instance, the decisions of the Board were unanimous.
Respectfully submitted, Charles Kenney, Chairman Board of Appeals on Zoning
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1966
REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT MEDFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Medfield, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for Veterans' Services and Veterans' Benefits for the year ending December 31, 1966.
Veterans' Services Assistance
Education 28
Compensation
18
Pension Assistance
20
Hospitalization
15
Insurance
20
Social Security
18
Burial Allowance
14
Vocational Rehabilitation
10
Civil Service 8
Veterans Benefits
Applicants for Assistance
24
Benefits Administered
20
Medfield's expenditures for Veterans' Assistance increased this past year due to change in state settlement law requiring each community to be responsible for all Veterans regardless of years of residence. Medi- cal and hospitalization expenditures continue to be the largest item in the budget allotment.
The Veterans' Agent is available to serve the Veterans of Medfield, their widows or dependents for counsel relative to benefits granted by the Federal or State governments.
I wish to thank the town officials, physicians, Veterans' Organiza- tions officials, and Marie Burke for their cooperation and assistance this past year.
Respectfully submitted, Philip J. Burr Veterans' Agent
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1966
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Medfield, Mass. December 31, 1966
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1966. The dogs reported to have bitten persons were examined and no disease found.
In the animal inspection there were 131 cattle, 78 horses, 1 bear, 25 sheep, and 4 swine. The animals did not show any sign of disease and the premises were found in a satisfactory condition.
Respectfully submitted, William H. Bowman Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEDFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Health meets the second Friday of each month at 11:00 A.M. in the Town House. This year "Special Meetings" outnum- bered the regular meetings to deal with various new problems.
Licenses have been issued to dealers selling or transporting Methyl or Wood Alcohol, the Manufacturing of Ice Cream, and to the Directors of the Roberts Funeral Home. In addition licenses were issued to all establishments handling food after said establishments were inspected and approved by a registered Sanitarian.
The Garbage Contract was renewed. Collections were made once a week in winter and twice weekly during the summer.
A member of the Board of Health attends the monthly meetings of the Visiting Nurses Association.
A Measles Clinic was held in November sponsored by the Visiting Nurses Association, the State Department of Health and the Medfield Board of Health. Another series of Clinics will be held in March 1967.
At the Town Dump a program of partial land fill has been main- tained throughout the year.
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A new system of disposing and burning of brush has been used and this has cut down the number of brush fires.
An eighty foot extension of the chain link fence has been installed. Visiting Nurses Association Report to the Medfield Board of Health
Total Number of Therapeutic Visits 371
All other 51
Total Visits 422
Total Number of Cases 49
Immunization Clinics 5
662 Immunizations were given
The two storage shacks have been moved to a less unsightly spot.
New signs have been installed at the entrance to the dump and at various disposal sections.
Violators who have thrown rubbish outside the dump gate have been warned by letter not to repeat these offenses.
The dump will be closed all day on legal holidays.
The dump hours are:
Sunday - 8 to 1
5
Monday - 9 to 5
8
Tuesday - 9 to 12
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