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Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1937
Outstanding January 1, 1941
$151.10
Payments to Treasurer, 1941
$68.55
Abatements 19.22
Outstanding December 31, 1941
63.33
$151.10
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1938
Outstanding January 1, 1941
$80.99
Payments to Treasurer, 1941 $55.86
Outstanding December 31, 1941 25.13
$80.99
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1939
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Outstanding January 1, 1941
$237.00
Payments to Treasurer, 1941 $ 84.85
Outstanding December 31, 1941 152.15
$237.00
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1940
Outstanding January 1, 1941
$410.30
Additional Commitment
170.42
Abatements and Payment refunded
18.54
$599.26
Payments to Treasurer, 1941
$435.42
Abatements
20.54
Outstanding December 31, 1941
143.30
$599.26
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1941
Commitments as per Warrants $10,165.44
Abatements and Payments refunded
599.10
$10,764.54
Payments to Treasurer, 1941
$9,695.78
Abatements
843.91
Outstanding December 31, 1941
224.85
$10,764.54
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Moth Assessments-1939
Outstanding January 1, 1941
$67.95
Payments to Treasurer, 1941
$60.00
Outstanding December 31, 1941 7.95
$67.95
Moth Assessments-1940
Outstanding, January 1, 1941
$241.65
Payments to Treasurer, 1941 $184.60
Outstanding December 31, 1941 57.05
$241.65
Moth Assessments-1941
Commitment as per Warrant $1,086.60
Payments to Treasurer, 1941
$902.45
Added to Tax Title
4.70
Outstanding December 31, 1941
179.45
$1,086.60
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS R. ELDREDGE, Collector of Taxes.
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ANNUAL REPORT - 1941 HARWICH WATER DEPT:
To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich :
We hereby submit for your approval the Fifth Annual Report of the Harwich Water Dept. for the year ending December 31, 1941.
ADMINISTRATION
The Board organized on Feb: 5th with Walter E. Cahoon as Chairman, Harold A. Thompson, Secretary, and Lawrence F. Nickerson.
Late in January the Board received the resignation of the superintendent, Mr. Lewis A. W. Swett, who had serv- ed faithfully since the installation of the water system and previously as resident engineer in charge of the original installation. His resignation was excepted with sincere regrets and extended the best wishes for success in his new connections. He was replaced as superintendent by John W. Hughes who resigned his position in charge of the Water Division, Public Works Dept. of the City of Attle- boro to accept the appointment.
The department has been unusually busy throughout the year and although no major extensions were made, we enjoyed more than the usual activity in all other respects as the statistical data following this report will show.
The first interest of the administrative force has been the economical maintenance and operation of the system, consistent with good engineering practice. Many new problems confronted the Board and much time and effort was necessary for their solution. The increasing difficulty with which material vital to operation and maintenance, could be obtained gave the department much concern. This was further complicated by the decided increase in cost, which in most cases amounted to 10% or more. Any seri-
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ous effect of this increase on this year's budget was avoid- ed by contracting early in the year for a good portion of the year's requirements, previous to the price rise. How- ever this condition cannot be ignored in the 1942 budget.
Receipts in line with the general increase exceeded the previous year and amounted to $12,792.49. This exceeded our operating and maintenance cost by $4,284.90.
It was also decided to temporarily increase the allow- able water for the same minimum charge. After a trial period if this increase seems in line with good practice it will be continued permanently. The allowable water for annual takers was increased from 40,000 gals. to 50,000 gals. and for summer takers from 33,000 gals. to 42,000 gals.
MAINTENANCE
Available records indicate a substantial increase in the maintenance work necessary during the year, this is a nor- mal condition and will continue to increase as the system grows older. However funds for additional labor to handle this type of work must be allowed for in the annual budget if the system is to be maintained in a good state of repair. Although no major breaks were found or major repairs necessary some of the work done under this heading was; repairs to 16 hydrants, minor repairs to gate valves, raising and cleaning valve boxes, raising, cleaning and straighten- ing house service boxes, inspecting and greasing all hy- drants at regular intervals and many other items too num- erous to mention. The hydrant painting program started the previous year was also completed.
SERVICES
A total of 60 new service connections were installed this year, exceeding all previous years since the installation of the system. This was an increase of 14% in the total number of services indicating a good healthy growth.
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PUMPING STATION
Early in the year the Diesel engine was overhauled by the Hathaway Machine Co. of New Bedford and found to be in good mechanical condition. It is planned in the future to do this work with our own staff with a resulting saving in cost, also the department will not be dependent on outside mechanics whom are becoming increasingly dif- ficult to engage. All other equipment has been maintained in good mechanical condition. The painted trim on the building has received a coat of paint and the garage com- pletely painted. This work was done by department workers.
EMERGENCY EXTENSIONS
As usual short extensions to accommodate new takers were made with the funds alloted under this heading. A total of 1731 feet of 11/2", 2", 6" and 8" mains were laid, a complete summary of these extensions follows this report. In all cases the Town receives at least 6% return on the total cost of all such extensions.
TANK PAINTING
The elevated tank on Kildee Hill was completely clean- ed and painted early in the spring. The contract for this work was awarded to the low bidder, Ed Palfrey Co. of Riverside, R. I. The entire outside surface was cleaned by power and hand brush methods, spotted and primed pre- vious to the finish coat. The contract required the con- tractor to furnish the department with a 3 year Mainten- ance Bond, requiring said contractor to guarantee the paint job on the tank for that length of time.
NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM
Early in the year plans were made for operating the department under emergency conditions. These plans are very complete insofar as personnel is concerned, but due to the lack of funds we have been unable to stock any of the
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vital repair parts and equipment necessary even under nor- mal conditions. It is recommended that the Town appro- priate a sufficient sum of money to purchase such items as is necessary. In our effort to cope with the present emer- gency the department has been aided and assisted by the Local and State Committee on Public Safety and also by the State Dept. of Public Health.
The following data is taken from the department's records.
Service connections-
Taking water Jan. 1, 1942 244
Seasonal takers shut off 176
Total services used during year 420
Previous takers not turned on during 1941 6
Installed in 1941 not used to date 7
Installed previously not used to date 47
Total service connections 480
Total hydrants-(none added in 1941) 119
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Sprinkler systems-(none added in 1941)
Distribution System-
1941 CONSTRUCTION
Kind of
pipe
Size of
pipe
Length of
extension
Cost per
foot
Main St. (Campground)
Steel C. L.
2"
67.5
$ 77.41
$1.15
Lincoln Ave.
Steel C. L.
2"
217
$125.89
$ .58
Northern Ave. and
Hiawatha Rd.
Transite
121.5
$243.94
$2.00
Earl Rd.
Transite
6"
88
$124.22
$1.41
Marshbank Rd.
Steel C. . L
167.9
$134.39
$ .80
Quasson Lane
Steel C. L.
11/2'
159.5
$114.99
$ .72
Lower County Rd.
Transite
8"
193.3
$366.78
$1.90
Braddock Rd.
Steel C. L.
2"
367.6
$270.28
$ .74
State Rd. (So. Harwich)
2"
94
$116.07
$1.23
Steel C. L.
South St.
Steel C. L.
2"
254.5
$197.08
$ .77
Cottage Ave.
Steel C. L.
2"
430.5
$311.10
$ .72
Total
2161.3
Note-Total cost includes supervision and equipment depreciation above actual cost.
MAIN LINE TOTAL BY SIZES
10"
8">
6"
2"
11/2"
Total
Total 1940
5.7
5.94
6.46
1.0
.09
19.19 Miles
Installed 1941
None
.04
.04
.3
.03
.41
Miles
Total 1941
5.7
5.98
6.5
1.3
.12
19.6
Miles
6"
2"
Total
cost
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Water Consumption :
January
1,397,772 gals.
February
1,278,450 gals.
March
977,304 gals.
April
1,153,446 gals.
May
1,744,374 gals.
June
2,386,440 gals.
July
3,863,760 gals.
August
4,130,814 gals.
September
2,272,800 gals.
October
1,380,726 gals.
November
926,166 gals.
December
988,668 gals.
Total pumped
22,500,720 gals.
Pumped to metered ratio
73%
Average daily consumption
61,645 Gals.
Largest monthly consumption-August
4,130.814 Gals.
Largest weekly consumption Ending August 9th
1,113,672 Gals.
Largest daily consumption- July 3rd and August 9th
221,598 Gals. 790 hrs.
Hours of operation, Diesel
22 hrs. 40 min.
Hours of operation, Gasoline Total
812 hrs. 40 min.
Service Installations-
3/4"
1"
11/2"
2" Total
Number of services
39
17
1
3
60
Length in feet
2288.7
1230.5
6.3
144.3
3669.7
Ave. length per service
58.7
72.4
6.3
48.
61.2
Average cost per service $34.32
Average cost per foot
$ .56
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WATER DEPARTMENT 1941 BUDGET
Payments Balance to Revenue
$8,503.75
3.84
Appropriation Credit Refund Gas Tax (State)
$8,500.00
7.59
$8,507.59
$8,507.59
Classification of Expenditures
Administration :
General:
Service Connections:
Commissioners
$ 300.00
Labor
$ 412.65
Labor
$ 416.16
Superintendent
2,310.00
Truck (Gen.)
89.05
Pipe and fittings
1,336.16
Clerk
1,040.00
Pipe and fittings Meters and fittings
49.31
All other (Misc.)
102.57
Stationery and
67.65
Gas and oil (Truck)
127.95
Printing and advertising
36.75
Electricity (Gen.)
57.68
Telephone
86.53
All other (Misc.)
325.53
Office supplies
32.88
All other (Misc.)
17.24
$3,891.05
$1,859.95
$1,854.89
Pumping Station :
Totals:
Diesel Repairs
$257.15
Admin.
$3,891.05
Labor
48.12.
General
1,859.95
Fuel (Diesel and stove)
392.22
Service Conn.
1,854.89
Gas (Pumps)
32.64
Pumping Station
897.86
Electricity (Pumps)
72.00
All other (Misc.)
95.73
$897.86
Total
$8,503.75
Expended to Jan. 1, 1942
749.46
postage
Tower Beacon
48.32
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EXTENSIONS
COTTAGE AVENUE - HARWICH PORT
Payments
$371.72
Appropriation $900.00
Bal. to Revenue
528.28
$900.00
$900.00
EMERGENCY SERVICE EXTENSIONS
Payments
$2,000.00 1940 Balance $ 356.95
1941 Appropriation
1,643.05
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Classification of Expenditures
Totals
Labor
$ 551.40
Cottage Ave. $ 371.72
Pipe and fittings
1,725.77
Emergency Serv. 2,000.00
All other (Misc.)
94.55
$2,371.72
$2,371.72
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION - TANK PAINTING
Payments
$ 887.50
Appropriation $3,500.00
Bal. unexpended
2.612.50
$3,500.00
$3,500.00
RECEIPTS
Sale of Water (Schedule Rates) $ 8,773.91
Excess Water (Metered Rates)
1,445.36
Meter Rentals (Schedule Rates)
501.50
Serv. Connections (Schedule Rates)
2,067.34
Meter Repairs (Schedule Rates)
2.38
Turn Ons and Offs (Schedule Rates)
2.00
1941 Total Amount $12,792.49 Collections 1941 Total Amount Paid (to Town Treas.) 12,792.49
January 1st, 1942-No cash on hand
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SUMMARY
Collected
Uncol.
1939 Commitments
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1941
$30.35
Collections to Dec. 31, 1941
30.35
$30.35
1939 Commitments
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1942
None
None
1940 Commitments Outstanding Jan. 1, 1941
$818.05
Less Water Lien and 1941 Abatements 61.43
Bal. Outstanding
$756.62
Collections to Dec. 31, 1941
733.62
733.62
1940 Commitments
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1942
$ 23.00
$ 23.00
1941 Commitments
per Warrants
$13,080.81
Less 1941 Abatements
90.42
Balance Outstanding
12,990.39
Collections to Dec. 31, 1942
12,028.52
12,028.52
1941 Commitments
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1942
$ 961.87
961.87
Totals $12,792.49
$984.87
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER E. CAHOON. HAROLD A. THOMPSON, LAWRENCE F. NICKERSON, Board of Water Commissioners.
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REPORT OF THE HARWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT
To :
The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Harwich, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
I herewith respectfully submit my ninth annual report of the Police Department for the Town of Harwich for the year ending December 31st, 1941.
Cases before the Second District Court 110
Found Guilty
92
Filed 26
Found Not Guilty
8
Dismissed
7
Later Disposition
2
Auto Accidents Investigated
48
Persons Injured in Auto Accidents
46
Persons Killed in Auto Accidents
1
Breaks Investigated
39
Injured Persons Taken to Cape Cod Hospital
15
Complaints Received and Investigated
456
Fires Attended 52
Persons confined in the Lockup
by this Department (Men) 73
Persons confined in the Lockup by outside Police 26
Trips to Provincetown Court
27
Summons and Warrants served
71
Trips to Barnstable House of Correction and other Institutions 28
Miles covered with cruiser 33,133
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It is with regret that I report one fatality on our highways.
Under the present emergency, it is necessary for all of us to work together for our safety and protection.
The Police Department takes this opportunity to ex- press its appreciation and thanks for your co-operation and assistance.
EMULOUS E. HALL,
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALEB CHASE FUND
INTEREST ACCOUNT
December 31, 1941
Received Interest for year $343.80
Paid Overseers Public Welfare
343.80
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS December 31, 1941
30 Shares W. L. Douglas Shoe Co., P. Pref. 20 Shares Common $ 300.00
1000 N. Y. Water Service Coop. 5 percent Bond 992.50
50 Shares First National Bank of Boston 1,703.75
50 Shares National Shawmut Bank 1,312.50
Deposit C. C. F. C. S. Bank
5,752.80
$10,061.55
Respectfully submitted,
THEOPHILUS B. BAKER,
JOHN T. WOOD,
JOSEPH B. ATKINS,
EARL B. ELDREDGE,
J. FREEMAN RYDER,
BERTRAM D. CROSBY, ALONZO NICKERSON,
Trustees Caleb Chase Fund.
I, the undersigned Accounting Officer of the Town of Harwich, have this day examined the Books and Vouchers of the Treasurer for the Caleb Chase Fund Trustees and found the same correct.
FRANKLIN D. UNDERWOOD.
December 31, 1941.
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REPORT OF BROOKS LIBRARY
George W. Nickerson Fund
Cash on hand December 31, 1940
$5,125.89 127.14
Interest for year
Payments
$5,253.03 169.11
Cash on hand December 31, 1941
$5,083.92
John F. Small Fund
Cash on hand December 31, 1940
$219.76
Interest for year 5.52
Cash on hand December 31, 1941 $225.28
Miss Susan Underwood, as librarian, and Mrs. Howard Cahoon, as assistant librarian, have carried on the work of the library in much the same way as usual. Mrs. Cahoon is also taking care of the cataloguing of books.
The library is open on Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 5:30 o'clock, and during July and August on Wednesday afternoons at the same hours, as well.
From time to time many people visit the art room, to see the large collection of statues by Rogers.
· We are often complimented on our valuable collection of non-fiction books, many of which are bought from the George W. Nickerson Fund.
Children's Book Week was observed in the library rooms, in November, for the elementary grades, and an entertainment, appropriate to the occasion was planned by the librarians and presented to the children.
Respectfully submitted, MILDRED B. PAINE,
HILLARY M. LeCLAIRE,
CHARLOTTE P. SIMS, Trustees of Brooks Library.
.49. REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
December 31, 1941
West Harwich, Massachusetts
To the Board of Health :
I submit for your approval the following report for the year 1941.
Number of Permits issued 121
Permit Fees $127.00
Assessors value of New Plumbing
$34,618.00
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN T. WOOD,
Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To :
The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Harwich, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my eighth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1941.
Tested
Adjusted Sealed
Not Con- Sealed demned
Scales
51 106
10
4
Volumetric Measures
105
10
22
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices
40
125
35
2
Linear Measures
8
Weights
18
159
11
Total
109
503
66
28
Money received for Sealing Fees
$ 69.68
Money received for Adjusting Charges
2.95
Money received for Transient Vendors local License Fees
30.00
Total $102.63
Paid Town Treasurer
$102.63
Money returned to Treasurer by State
Director of Standards for Pedler's License Fees 16.00
Paid Director of Standards for Transient Vendor's Licenses 50.00
Total
$168.63
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Inspections made of Pedler's Licenses
10
Inspections made of Transient Vendor's Licenses Other Inspections 435
2
Trial Weighings and Measurements of Commodities sold or put up for sale
340
Coal in Transit re-weighed lbs. 3500
Retests of Gasoline devices after sealing
7
Retests of Platform Coal Scales after sealing
2
Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR S. RYDER, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSION
To the Voters of the Town of Harwich :
The Harwich Cemetery Commissioners submit for your approval their third annual report as follows. Our appro- priation of $500.00 was spent on the following cemeteries. Old Baptist, West Harwich
Harwich Center
South Harwich
North Harwich
Lewis, East Harwich
Kelley, Harwich
Seth Eldredge
End of Long Pond, East Harwich
Have spent $487.21
Leaving an Balance of
$ 12.79
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN CONDON, EARL E. ELDREDGE, JOHN T. WOOD,
Commissioners.
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REPORT OF FISH AND GAME COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Harwich, Massachusetts.
We submit for your approval the following report for the year 1941 :
We purchased the following-
60 Rabbits
$ 52.75
40 Quail
50.00
Feed
9:40
Misc. Expense
5.00
$117.15
Your committee has worked with the State Division of Fisheries and Game in all matters of conservation, and propagation.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH W. DOANE, ' WILLIAM R. ORTON, Sr., C. H. TAYLOR, Fish and Game Committee.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES
The following inspections were made for new electric services and change-overs in the Town of Harwich, for the year ending December 31, 1941.
Pleasant Lake
3
East Harwich
5
North Harwich
6
Harwich Center
14
South Harwich
15
West Harwich
27
Harwich Port
35
105
Respectfully submitted,
BRADFORD L. BARRETT,
Inspector of Wires.
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LIST OF JURORS FOR 1942
Baldwin, James-Garageman Case, Lester P .- Laborer Chase, Arthur H .- Cabinet Maker Crosby, Bertram D .- Marble Worker Derby, R. Stafford-Realtor Doane. John Howard-Druggist Dunbar, J. Bryce-Grocery Clerk Eldredge, Manton C .- Carpenter Eldredge, Webster Urban-Laborer
Hall, Albert J .- Clerk Hamilton, LeRoy F .- Retired . Holmes, Elmer W .- Fuel Dealer Joy, Robert E .- Clerk Johnson, George V .- Cranberry Man Nickerson, Norman O .- Bank Clerk Moody. Sidney B .- Photographer Pease, Fred-Retired
Taylor, Thomas S .- Garageman
Thayer, Sheldon J .- Nurseryman
Tobey, Jesse C .- Retired
Whiteley, Robert A .- Carpenter
Perkins, Edward L., Jr .- Merchant
Enos, Henry B .- Plumber
West Harwich West Harwich West Harwich
Hentz, Horace K .- Radio Hibbert, Francis J .- Plumber
West Harwich
Cahoon, Roger W., Sr .- Retired
West Harwich West Harwich
Farham, Axel W .- Decorator
Eldredge, Calvin C .- Cranberry Grower
Pleasant Lake
Crowell, Cleon S .- Haberdasher
East Harwich
Nickerson, Charles E .- Store Keeper Harwich
Harwich Port South Harwich Harwich Center Harwich Center Harwich Port Harwich Port Harwich Center Harwich Port Harwich Port Harwich Center North Harwich East Harwich West Harwich North Harwich Harwich Center Pleasant Lake West Harwich South Harwich South Harwich Harwich Center South Harwich
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES D. HOLMES, CHARLES T. CHASE, HOWARD C. CAHOON, Selectmen, Town of Harwich.
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
DOG ACCOUNT
Registered :
183 Males @ $2.00
$366.00
32 Females @ $5.00
160.00
59 Spayed @ $2.00
118.00
Total
$644.00
Fees retained
54.80
Deposited with County Treasurer
$589.20
Fees received from Filling Stations, Gasoline Pumps and Storage Tanks, 1941.
34 licenses granted @ $.50
$17.00
Deposited with Town Treasurer $17.00
HENRY K. BEARSE,
Town Clerk.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING FEBRUARY 3 and 4, 1941
Article 1. To choose on one ballot the following Town Officers and Committees: Town Clerk, Town Treas- urer, Collector of Taxes, for one year; one Selectman, Overseer of Public Welfare and Board of Health, for three years; one Assessor for three years; three Herring Com- mittee for one year ; one School Committee for three years ; three Constables for one year; one Trustee of Brooks Library for three years; one Park Commissioner for three years; Moderator for one year; one Water Commissioner
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for three years; Surveyor of Highways for one year; one Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
Article 2. To choose all other Town Officers and Committees.
See 1941 Town Report.
Article 3. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1941, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Accepted and adopted.
Article 4. To hear the report of all Town Officers and Committees for the year 1940.
Accepted and adopted.
REPORT OF WELFARE INVESTIGATION
In accordance with the vote of the town meeting on . February 6, 1940, whereby it was voted, "That the Finance Committee be directed to investigate the cost of charities of all kinds in the town and report in writing to the annual town meeting in 1941,"' we submit herewith our report.
For the purpose of the investigation we have held sev. eral meetings throughout the year. Members of the Board of Public Welfare have been present at some of these meet- ings, and have co-operated with us in furnishing informa- tion. The local field agent of the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Public Welfare was present at one of our meetings, and shared with us his experience and knowledge of wel- fare problems.
The committee has felt from the beginning that if its study were to accomplish anything of real value to the town and to the welfare recipients themselves, it should be approached in a spirit of constructive co-operation. Con- sequently, we have spent considerable time studying in
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detail the method of the general administration of welfare in the town, rather than in investigating the particular merits of individual cases. From this study we have ar- rived at the conclusion that in the final analysis the prin- cipal faults which we find in the administration of welfare lie, first, in the failure of the Board of Public Welfare to function as an executive body, with the result that each individual member of the Board has to bear personally the responsibility of his decisions; and secondly, in the failure of the Board to keep adequate and accessible records rela- tive to each case.
As a means of improving these and other conditions we offer the following specific recommendations :
(1) That all applicants for temporary aid be compelled to sign an application card, drawn up or approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Wel- fare, such card to contain (a) all pertinent in- formation necessary to the Board of Public Wel- fare in determining the worthiness of the case, and (b) sufficient space for keeping a history of the case, including payments made, broken down under the classifications of food, rent fuel, cash, medical, hospital, clothing, board, burial and miscellaneous.
(2) That no aid be granted, with the exception of an initial grant in case of extreme emergency, until the application has been acted upon by the Board of Public Welfare meeting in executive session, and the decision of the majority of the Board recorded on the application card.
(3) That grants for food be given only in the form of orders to the grocers; such orders to be in tripli- cate, numbered serially, one to be kept in the town files, and two to be sent to the grocer, one to be returned with the invoice. The grocers should be furnished with a list of products eligible for wel- fare distribution, such list to be drawn up by the Board of Welfare. We believe such a procedure
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would go far toward furnishing the recipients the proper foods necessary for maintenance of their health.
(4) That the Board of Public Welfare actively co- operate with the Barnstable County Selectmen's Association and Barnstable County Medical Soci- ety in an endeavor to arrive at just and uniform charges for medical and hospital service as applied to all cases paid for by the town. We believe this to be of the utmost important in view of the mark- ed increase of expenditures in this field within recent years.
(5) That the Board of Public Welfare initiate worth while projects on which able-bodied men could work, which would have the purpose of giving the town something in return for money expended, and also, of creating within the mind of the recipient a sense of contributing something for the aid which he receives.
(6) That in those cases of temporary aid where the re- cipient owns a pleasure automobile, the Board hold the registration plates to such automobile until such time as the owner has been released from the welfare rolls, or until in the opinion of the Board the interests of the town and the recipient would best be served by his having the plates; and such action be recorded on the recipient's application card with dates and other details.
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