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There was one land taking this year, as authorized by the 1947 annual Town Meeting, being land for park and playground pur- poses adjacent to the Thorndike Street Playground.
There were three cases before the Board of Tax Appeals, and the position of the Board of Assessors was defended. There were nine cases before the Emergency Housing Commission, and the position of the Board of Appeals was defended.
Substantial amounts of money for aid rendered by the Board of Health or by the Symmes Arlington Hospital have been collected and turned over to the Town Collector.
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
The Town Counsel has been available at regular meetings of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Public Works, has rendered opinions as requested by other boards, departments, committees and officers, has attended hearings at State Boards and Commis- sions, and has been vigilant in all other matters affecting the inter- ests of the Town.
For the kind consideration and cooperation extended to me by all the officials of the Town during the past year, and especially to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Public Works, I desire to record my sincere appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL T. HAMLET, Town Counsel.
287
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town Hall,
Arlington, Mass.
Gentlemen :-
I herewith submit my report for the Public Welfare Department for the year ending December 31, 1947.
CASE LOAD PER MONTH
Welfare Aid
Old Age Assistance
Aid to Depend- ent Children
January
43
450
26
February
45
448
26
March
47
448
27
April
45
446
26
May
47
444
25
June
44
448
24
July
49
449
27
August
48
457
26
September
46
463
24
October
42
465
25
November
47
458
25
December
53
453
25
MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINIC
1,411 visits were made to our Medical Clinic by persons in direct relief families in need of out-patient care and treatment.
Summary:
Welfare
246
Old Age Assistance
982
Aid to Dependent Children
183
1,411
288
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
239 visits were made to the Clinic for Dental Care.
WELFARE AID
Total Expenditures $26,393.21*
Less Reimbursements:
State $5,411.43
Cities and Towns.
277.95
Miscellaneous
83.40
5,772.78
$20,620.43
* $6,412.45 paid other Cities and Towns included in this amount. WELFARE AID was granted to 80 cases, including 140 persons.
SETTLEMENT STATUS
Arlington
55
State (Unsettled) 18
Other Cities and Towns
7
80
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Total Expenditures $268,684.37*
Less Reimbursements and Grants:
Federal Grants $119,128.03
State 102,470.24
Cities and Towns 3,461.21
Individuals and Estates
499.00
225,558.48
$43,125.89
*$3,250.85 paid other Cities and Towns included in this amount.
CASE LOAD SUMMARY
Cases January 1, 1947 442
New Cases, 1947. 94
Total Case Load, 1947
536
Cases Closed, 1947. 83
Cases December 31, 1947 453
: 289
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT
SETTLEMENT STATUS
Arlington 332
State (Unsettled)
117
Other Cities and Towns
87
536
REASONS FOR DISCONTINUANCE
Death 45
Moved from Arlington . 21
Secured Employment
2
Sufficient Income 10
Transferred to Institution
5
83
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Total Expenditures $28,293.58
Less Reimbursements and Grants:
Federal Grants
$7,454.46
State
9,180.75
16,635.21
$11,658.37
36 families were aided under this category of relief, including 116 'persons; 66 children under 16 years of age, and. 14 children between 16 and 18 years of age.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Bureau of Old Age Assistance, Town Departments and Officials, employees of this department, private relief agencies, civic organizations and individuals, for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
CLIFFORD W. COOK, Agent.
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
REPORT OF TOWN PHYSICIAN
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Arlington, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit herewith the report of Medical In- spector of the Department of Public Welfare for the year ending December 31, 1947.
House
Office
Total
Aid to Dependent Children
33
183
216
Old Age Assistance
435
982
1,417
Temporary Aid
74
246
320
Veterans' Benefits
17
52
69
The total number of calls for the year 1947 has been 2022. Therefore, for the current year, there was an increase of 353 calls. This increase involved every form of relief.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD W. FEELEY, M.D.
291
REPORTS OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
REPORTS OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Arlington, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year 1947, extending from January 1, 1947, to October 1, 1947. The report for the period from October 1, 1947, to January 1, 1948, will be submitted by the newly appointed Inspector of An- imals.
Number of dogs and cats quarantined for biting. . 99 Number of calls made to release above animals. . 102
Number of dogs quarantined for entering State without Health Certificate and Rabies Vacci- nation 2
Other dogs investigated and found to have certif- icates 2
Total number of calls made during above nine months 201
A very successful Rabies Clinic was held during the April School Vacation and 1051 dogs were given the Rabies Vaccine.
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Health and its personnel, and the Police Department, for their hearty cooperation and courtesy.
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER L. BLAKELY, M.D.V., Inspector of Animals.
Board of Selectmen Arlington, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
A total of 23 animals were examined that had bitten persons in Arlington from the period starting November 1, 1947, through December 31, 1947.
It was necessary to remove the heads from two animals and deliver them to the Wasserman Laboratory in Jamaica Plain to be examined for rabies.
All dogs, cats, etc., examined were found to be healthy and free from rabies, both at the Wasserman Laboratory and at their homes.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. MURPHY, JR., D.V.M., Inspector of Animals.
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Arlington, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for the Town of Arlington for the year ending December 31, 1947, in accordance with Section 3 of Article 3 of the Town's By-Laws.
Compaints registered with me are as follows:
Dogs impounded
312
Court complaints .
1
Dogs destroyed at pound. 12
Dogs returned to owners.
100
Dogs contacted on Warrant.
863
Dogs caused to be licensed
812
Dogs licensed
2,114
Complaints registered with me to remove dead or mutilated animals from the highways are as follows:
Dogs
128
Cats
221
Skunks 62
Squirrels
43
Pigeons
46
Rats
6
Hens
19
At this time I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen for . advice rendered me in settlement of controversies arising between dog owners and complainants, and to thank Chief Bullock for his splendid cooperation through his department.
My thanks to the dog owners of Arlington for prompt attention in the licensing of their dogs during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL F. FEMIA, Dog Officer, Town of Arlington.
293
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
In accordance with the Town By-Laws, the Board of Health herewith submits its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1947.
At the Annual Town election, held in March, Dr. Ernest R. Brooks was elected a member of the Board of Health for a term of three years. Dr. Brooks qualified and was sworn to office by the Town Clerk.
The Board met in special session and organized for the year as follows:
Ernest R. Brooks, D.M.D., Chairman Carl E. Barstow, M. D. John S. Crosby
The Board meets the first Monday of each month.
CLINICS
Four hundred and forty-six patients of pre-school and element- ary school ages were treated at the Dental Clinic throughout the year. These services are available to the children of Arlington residents who request them. Inquiries concerning elegibility for these services should be made at the Board of Health office.
At the Diphtheria Innoculation Clinics, held in the Fall, eighty- two children completed the course for Diphtheria immunization. "Booster" doses were given to sixty-one children. Parents are requested to watch for notices which will advertise the dates for these clinics to be held this year in the early Fall.
At the Spring clinics for vaccinating dogs against rabies 1051 dogs were treated.
GENERAL SERVICES
The Board of Health participated in the East Middlesex County Mosquito Control Project for the third consecutive year. It rec- ommends that participation in this project be continued.
Arlington Heights Reservoir and Spy Pond were treated during the Summer, at intervals, with copper sulphate, to retard the growth of algae.
The services of the Physician, Bacteriologist, Dentist and Nurse, employed by the Board, were rendered consistent with the considered requirements of the Department. Investigations and inspections were made throughout the year as required.
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
Licenses and permits as required by statute law and by the reg- ulations of the Board of Health were issued upon receipt of appli- cation.
Statistical forms and various reports are appended.
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST R. BROOKS, D.M.D., CARL E. BARSTOW, M.D., JOHN S. CROSBY,
Board of Health.
295
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
FINANCIAL REPORT
Appropriation
Personal Services
$10,830.00
General Expense 2,100.00
Communicable Diseases
17,500.00
Mosquito Control Project
2,000.00
Capital Outlay
233.11
Expenditures
Personal Services $10,751.88
Hospitalization for Tuberculosis:
Middlesex County Sanatorium,
Board and care of patients for
year ending December 31, 1947
$8,532.00
North Reading State Sanatorium.
1,405.00
Lakeville State Sanatorium
1,167.50
Westfield State Sanatorium
321.00
Rutland Training Center
623.29
Other Hospitals
1,045.14
Ambulance Service
52.00 $13,145.93
Hospitalization and Expenses for other Communicable Diseases:
Diptheria
$135.00
Scarlet Fever
1,051.60
Miscellaneous Supplies and Expenses. .
62.76
1,249.36
Antirabic Clinic, Vaccine
$381.02
Antirabic Clinic, Expense
280.25
661.27
Paid Chester Baker, Inc.,
Antirabic Vaccine
$14.25
Paid Physicians Administering
Antirabic Vaccine
60.00
74.25
Total Expenditures (Communicable Diseases) . $15,130.81 Mosquito Control Project. $2,000.00
General Expense
Maintenance of Office
$212.95
Telephone
131.33
296
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
Maintenance of Auto.
442.92
Milk Inspector Expense.
273.75
Dental Clinic Supplies .
47.02
Laboratory
66.50
Spy Pond and Reservoir
119.60
Miscellaneous
2.00
$1,296.07
Capital Outlay
New Typewriter
$101.22
101.22
Total Expenditures
$29,279.98
RECEIPTS
Licenses Issued:
4 Sale of Alcohol. $4.00
7 Manufacture of Frozen Desserts or Ice Cream Mix (Retail) . . 35.00
1 Manufacture of Frozen Desserts or Ice Cream Mix (Wholesale) . .
100.00
5 Practice of Massage and giving of Vapor Baths 5.00
3 Practice of Massage and giving of Vapor Baths (Establishment Own- ers)
6.00
4 Collection of Meat Trimmings.
8.00
40 Sale of Oleomargarine.
20.00
130 Sale of Milk from stores. 65.00
40 Sale of Milk from Vehicles. 20.00
2 Operating Pasteurizing Plants 20.00
31 Constructing Cesspools 31.00
1 Day Nursery 1.00
Total Receipts from Licenses issued $315.00
Receipts from Dental Clinic.
492.25
Receipts from Communicable Diseases From Tuberculosis
$5,714.59
Reimbursements from County
Commissioners for Dog Bites 71.50
From other Communicable Diseases 1,080.63
Total Receipts (Communicable Diseases) $6,866.72
Miscellaneous Receipts 2.25
Total Receipts $7,676.22
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Total Expenditures
$29,279.98
Total Receipts
7,676.22
Net cost to operate
$21,603.76
Cost per Capita.
.49
Including debt and maintenance of Middlesex County Sanatorium
$25,556.75
Net Cost to Operate
21,603.76
Total
$47,160.51
Cost per Capita
1.08
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
A comparative list of those diseases declared by the State De- partment of Public Health to be reportable is herewith presented for the years 1946 and 1947:
1946
1947
Anterior Poliomyelitis
7
5
Cat-bites
2
2
Chicken Pox
135
288
Diphtheria
3
0
Dog Bites
142
118
German Measles
30
12
Gonorrhea
13
10
Malaria
1
0
Measles
750
11
Mumps®
84
100
Paratyphoid Fever
0
1
Pneumonia, Lobar
11
5
Scarlet Fever
89
47
Septic Sore Throat.
2
0
Syphilis
14
13
Trichinosis
0
1
Tuberculosis (Pulmonary)
20
25
Whooping Cough
79
73
Total
1383
711
Number of Arlington residents hospitalized through this offce, with Arlington settlement, during the year for:
Scarlet Fever 4
Number of Arlington residents hospitalized through this office, with no Arlington settlement, during the year for:
Scarlet Fever 2
298
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
Persons with Tuberculosis and having a legal settlement in Arlington placed in Institutions as follows:
Middlesex County Sanatorium. 34
Lakeville State Sanatorium. 2
North Reading State Sanatorium
5
Rutland Training Centre
1
Cambridge Sanatorium
1
Persons with Tuberculosis and having no legal settlement in Arlington were placed in Institutions as follows:
Middlesex County Sanatorium
2
Rutland Training Centre.
1
DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION BY IMMUNIZATION
Arlington, Mass., 1923-1947
Year
Number Children Immunized
Percentage below Age 5 of those Immunized
Percentage between Age 5-10 of those Immunized
Diphtheria
Cases
Deaths
1923
427
1%
58%
53
1
1924
203
10
67
25
0
1925
119
13
72
19
0
1926
223
17
73
12
0
1927
376
22
72
10
1
1928
0
0
0
15
0
1929
974
21
68
18
0
1930
748
30
64
23
0
1931
700
32
59
9
0
1932
543
35
54
17
1
1933
523
54
43
9
0
1934
560
58
41
10
0
1935
198
58
41
22
0
1936
535
58
41
1
0
1937
410
65
34
1
0
1938
347
78
21
0
0
1939
288
76
24
0
0
1940
337
77
23
1
0
1941
242
69
31
1
0
1942
143
90
10
0
0
1943
164
85
15
2
0
1944
145
86
14
1
0
1945
116
83
17
1
0
1946
91
73
27
3
0
1947
82
67
33
0
0
Population : 1925-24,943
1930-36,094
1935-38,539
1940-40,000
1945-43,575
299
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
BIRTHS AND DEATHS OCCURRING IN ARLINGTON RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT DURING 1947
With Five-year Comparative Death Rate and Infant Mortality (Stillbirths Excluded)
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
Population estimated
40,000
40,000
43,575
43,575
43,575
*Number of Deaths.
396
511
335
508
488
*Apparent Death Rate per 1,000 Population
9.9
12.7
7.7
11.6
11.1
Births
312
420
250
882
920
Deaths of Children under one year of age
7
8
20
23
23
Rate of Infant Mortality per 1,000 births
22.4
19.04
80.0
26.0
25.0
*Crude Rate
Age of oldest persons dying in Arlington (1947) Male, 94 years, 7 months. Female, 95 years, 9 months, 28 days.
Note : The corrected death rate is found by eliminating the deaths of all non- residents dying in Arlington and adding the deaths of all residents of Arlington dying elsewhere, as taken from the records of the Town Clerk.
Deaths of residents occurring in Arlington. 289
Deaths of residents of Arlington occurring elsewhere. 135
Total 424
Death rate per 1,000 population. 9.7
BIRTHS OCCURRING IN ARLINGTON RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS DURING 1947
Population estimated
43,575
*Number of births.
920
*Apparent Birth Rate per 1,000 Population 21.1
*Crude Rate
300
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
CORRECTED BIRTH RATE
Note: The corrected birth rate is found by eliminating the births of all non- residents born in Arlington and adding the births of all residents of Arlington born elsewhere, as taken from the records of the Town Clerk. Births of residents occurring in Arlington. 406
Births of residents of Arlington occurring elsewhere. 514
Total 920
Birth rate per 1,000 population. 21.1
SHOWING THE FIVE PRINCIPAL CAUSES OF DEATH IN ARLINGTON DURING 1947
Heart Disease (All Forms)
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cancer
Pneumonia (All Forms)
Accidents
Number of Deaths
Number per 1,000 Population
Number of Deaths
Number per 1,000 Population
Number of Deaths
Number per 1,000 Population
1
Number of Deaths
Number per 1,000 Population
Number of Deaths
Number per 1,000 Population
145
3.32
49
1.12
46
1.05
20
.45
19
.41
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT DEATHS CLASSIFIED BY SEX, BY AGE AND BY CAUSE, FOR 1947-(Stillbirths Excluded)
CAUSE OF DEATH All Causes
Sex
Under 1 Year
1
2
3
4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-99
M
F
Class I
Epidemic, Endemic and Infectious Diseases: Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System.
13B
33 B Influenza (without respiratory complications specified) .
44 B Hodgkin's Disease.
Class II
Cancer and other Tumors
45 B
Cancer of the Tongue.
46 B
Cancer of the Stomach.
46D Cancer of the Rectum .
46E Cancer of the Intestines.
1
2
M
46G Cancer of the Pancreas.
M
46M Cancer of the Abdominal Viscera.
2
47D Cancer of the Lung ..
1
2
47F Cancer of the Mediastinum
48 Cancer of the Uterus
3
50 Cancer of the Breast
3
1
46F Cancer of the Liver and Gall Bladder.
Total
51B Cancer of Prostate
52B Cancer of Bladder.
55E Cancer (site not specified.
56E Nonmalignant Tumor of Trachea
Class III
Rheumatism, Diseases of Nutrition and of the Endocrine Glands, other General Diseases, and Auitamioses: Status Lymphaticus
Class VI
Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs:
821 Progressive Muscular Atrophy.
83A Cerebral Hemorrhage.
83A1 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
83 B Cerebral Embolism and Thrombosis.
83D Hemiplegia.
84A Mongolism ...
87C Paralysis Agitans
Class VII
91A
Diseases of the Circulatory System: Bacterial Endocarditis.
92 B Mitral Stenosis and Regurgitation 92D Chronic Valvular Heart Disease.
1
2
1
1
1
7
3
2
14
2
3
5
8
1
20
2
1
1
1
6
2
...
... 4
F
1
1
6
1
2
2
4
4
9
8
3
33
21
1
2
1
1
93A Acute Myocarditis.
93D Chronic Myocarditis, Cardiovascular Disease and Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
93E Myocarditis and Myocardial Insufficiency ..
M F
64
RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT DEATHS CLASSIFIED BY SEX, BY AGE AND BY CAUSE, FOR 1947-(Stillbirths Excluded)
CAUSE OF DEATH All Causes
Sex
1
2
3
4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-99
M
F
94A Diseases of the Coronary Arteries, Coronary Occlusion and Thrombosis.
94B Angina Pectoris ..
M
1
1
F
95 B Rheumatic Heart Disease.
M
F
1
2
1
3
95℃ Congestive Heart Disease .
97 Arteriosclerosis. .
M
2
2
2
99 Embolism (unqualified)
102 Hypertensive Heart Disease .
103 Other Diseases of the Circulatory System.
Class VIII Diseases of the Respiratory System: 107 Bronchopneumonia
11
1
2
1
108 Pneumonia, Lobar.
111A Pulmonary Embolism and Infarction.
1
111C Pneumonia, Hypostatic.
Class IX
Diseases of the Digestive System:
117B
Duodenal Ulcer, perforated .
M
1
1
3
2
2
3
8
10
7
8
6
2
1
50
1
3
2
8
6
3
3
1
27
2
95℃ Acute Dilatation of Heart, Cardiac Insufficiency and Decompensation
1
1
6
1
1
F
Under 1 Year
Total
121 Appendicitis.
123B Intestinal Obstruction .
124B Cirrhosis of Liver .
Class X
131
Diseases of the Genito-Urinary System: Cardiorenal Disease .
132 Uremia .
Class XII
1532
Diseases of the Skin and Cellular Tissue: Pemphigus.
Class XIV
Congenital Malformations:
157A Hydrocephalus.
157E Congenital Disease of Heart
Class XV
Diseases Peculiar to the First Year of Life: 1.59 Prematurity 161 Atelectasis .
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Class XVII
Violent or Accidental Deaths:
164A Suicide by Hanging
164C Suicide by Firearms.
169 Killed by Railroad Train.
1
170C Automobile Accidents.
178 Accidental Absorption of Poisonous Gas
1
183 Accidental Drowning
186A Accidental Fall. 195D Asphyxia by Meat .
2
2
2
RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT DEATHS CLASSIFIED BY SEX, BY AGE AND BY CAUSE, FOR 1947-(Stillbirths Excluded)
Total
CAUSE OF DEATH All Causes
Sex
Under 1 Year
1
2
3
4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-99
M
F
Class XVIII
Ill-defined and Unknown Causes:
1
199 Syncope ..
1
200 Heart Failure.
2
1
.
.
166
183
Totals
3
Stillbirthis.
M
6
4
307
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF AGENT AND CLERK
To the Board of Health Arlington, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Agent and Clerk of the Board of Health for the year ending December 31, 1947:
Licenses Issued
To sell alcohol 4
To practice Massage. 9
To collect meat trimmings.
4
To act as Funeral Director
19
Day Nursery
1
Permits Issued
To construct cesspools-septic tanks. 31
To keep poultry.
27
To hold rummage sales
23
To haul offal.
5
Burial permits
386
Inspections
Food and other establishments which serve the public. 390
Complaints
Investigated and settled.
73
Legal Settlements
Investigated and determined 45
Respectfully submitted,
J. PHILIP BOWER, Agent and Clerk.
. 308
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health Arlington, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1947:
Licenses Issued
For the sale of milk from stores. 130
For the sale of milk from vehicles 40
For the sale of oleomargarine. 40
To manufacture Ice Cream Mix.
8
To operate Pasteurizing Plants.
2
Milk Analyses Made
*Of samples taken from vehicles. 133
*Of samples taken from stores
9
Average for the year:
Fats
Solids
Bacteria
Grade "A'
4.26
13.26
3,799
Family
3.92
12.77
6,410
Stores
3.95
12.75
55,777
* All samples tested negative phosphatase.
Ice Cream Analysis
Samples taken
27
Average results:
Fat
Bacteria
13.00
8,985
Inspections
Pasteurizing Plants
10
Dairies 12
Respectfully submitted,
J. PHILIP BOWER, Milk Inspector.
309
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health Arlington, Mass.
Gentlemen:
There was no slaughtering in Arlington for the year ending December 31, 1947.
Respectfully submitted,
J. PHILIP BOWER, Inspector of Slaughtering.
310
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
STATISTICAL REPORT ON
WORK PERFORMED IN DENTAL CLINIC
Total Number of Patients. 446
Total Number of Hours.
396
Total Number of Sittings.
1103
Total Number of Operations
3082
Extractions Permanent
0
Deciduous
47
Fillings
Permanent 236
Deciduous 1059
Treatments
Silver Nitrate 1201
Prophylactic
539
Total Number of dismissals.
475
STATISTICAL REPORT ON NURSE'S ACTIVITIES
Communicable Diseases
Tuberculosis:
Visits 1049
Total number cases, Dec. 31, 1947 214
Deaths during year 10
Moved from Arlington. 16
Contacts X-Rayed
65
Results-Positive 0
Negative 65
Visits
Scarlet Fever
16
Diarrhea
3
Paratyphoid
8
Diptheria
6
Anterior Poliomyelitis
3
Inspections and Investigations
Boarding Homes for Infants
98
Parochial School 58
311
REPORT OF CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Hon. Board of Selectmen,
Arlington, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The report of the Cemetery Commissioners for the year ending December 31, 1947, is herewith submitted.
The Board organized on March 12, 1947, with Mr. Arthur R. Kimball, chairman, and Mrs. Mabel G. Robinson, clerk.
During the year the Board accomplished considerable work per- taining to the section of the cemetery west of Mill Brook, such work consisting of grading and filling, and general clearing of brush.
Through the efforts of the Board permission was granted to the Town to use the Metropolitan District Commission abutments over Mill Brook for the erection of a bridge to connect the old and new parts of the property. This bridge was completed in November of this year and presents a very rugged structure which can be used for years to come.
Having reached retirement age, Wathen B. Henderson left the service of the Commission on September 1st. He had served as its Superintendent for eighteen years, and the Board records with pleasure and is grateful for his faithful, loyal and efficient service. His going is deeply regretted by the Commissioners and is a distinct loss to the Town.
During the year 293 bodies were interred in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Valuation of Lots and Graves with Perpetual Care. . $250,117.50
Following are the amounts received by the Board of Cemetery Commissioners:
Sale of Lots and Graves
$9,549.00
Annual Care
3,132.50
Liners
3,639.50
Foundations 1,172.54
Opening Graves
5,119.00
Miscellaneous
1,630.00
Perpetual Care
10,593.00
Income from Funds.
6,325.04
ARTHUR R. KIMBALL, RALPH S. STEVENS, J. EDWIN KIMBALL, Board of Cemetery Commissioners.
312
ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board submits herewith its report for the year ending December 31, 1947.
At the annual Town Election in March, 1947, Mr. Harvey C. Abbott and Mr. John O. Parker were re-elected for three-year terms.
The Board subsequently organized with Mr. Harvey C. Abbott as chairman and Mr. John O. Parker as secretary.
The Board continues to be represented on the "Advanced Pro- graming and Budgeting Committee" by Mr. Serovp P. Basmajian.
The present Zoning By-Law as accepted by the Town Meeting of March, 1946, and subsequently approved by the Attorney Gen- eral seems to be functioning in a reasonably satisfactory manner. However, the experience of the Zoning Board of Appeals would seem to indicate the advisability of making certain minor changes and revisions in an effort to clarify the law and thus facilitate its administration. This board has studied the matter and intends to make such recommendations to the Town Meeting as seem neces- sary.
During the year the Board made recommendations to the Town Meeting concerning four changes in the zoning map. Two of these involved the matter of deepening the present business district; one location being that on Massachusetts Avenue at Bartlett Avenue and the other on Broadway, west of Sunnyside Avenue. The former was recommended and accepted by the Town Meeting. The latter was not recommended by the Board and this action was approved by the Town Meetings. The third change involved the area on Mas- sachusetts Avenue, between Grafton and Oxford Streets, where the Board recommended that the area be re-zoned to residence "C" from business "A" and residence "B."
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