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Highway Department
1,000.00
1,000.00
School
170,000.00
10,000.00
180,000.00
Library
2,200.00
2,000.00
4,200.00
Old Windmill
10,200.00
10,200.00
Town Landings
10,000.00
10,000.00
Defense Center
1,000.00
1,000.00
Cemeteries
250.00
250.00
Total
$307,650.00
$52,000.00
$359,650.00
Insurance In Force On Eastham Town Property
December 31, 1955
Personal Property
$ 19,000.00
Town Hall
110,000.00
School
184,000.00
Library
9,000.00
Fire Station
5,000.00
Fire Tower
4,000.00
Old Windmill
5,000.00
2 Comfort Stations at Beaches
1,200.00
Compensation and liability insurance necessary is car- ried on the basis of payroll totals.
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Annual Report of Town Treasurer
On Deposit Cape Cod Trust Co. Jan. 1, 1955
$133,168.06
Receipts, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1955 278,645.75
$411,813.81
Disbursements Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1955
$354,462.56
Balance Dec. 31, 1955 (Cash on Hand and in Bank) 57,351.25
$411,813.81
MUNICIPAL TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS Mercy A. Mines Fund
January 1, 1955
On Deposit
$64.79
Interest
1.95
$66.74
December 31, -1955
On Deposit
$66.74
Zara Higgins Fund
December 31, 1955
On Deposit
$131.92
Interest
3.93
$135.85
December 31, 1955
Withdrawn
$ 3.87
On Deposit
131.98
$135.85
Frank O. Daniels Fund
January 1, 1955
On Deposit
$53.08
Interest
1.60
$54.68
December 31, 1955 On Deposit
$54.68
Eastham World War Memorial Fund
January 1, 1955
On Deposit
$516.34
Interest
15.62
$531.96
December 31, 1955
On Deposit
$531.96
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Town Hall Income
January 1, 1955
On Deposit
$63.03
Income
81.26
Interest
2.31
$146.60
Withdrawn
$93.27
December 31, 1955
On Deposit
53.33
$146.60
Town Hall Fund On Deposit
$2708.15
December 31, 1955
2708.15
Town Hall Income Account
January 1, 1955
On Deposit
$63.03
Interest
2.31
Income
81.26
$146.60
Withdrawn
$96.06
December 31, 1955
On Deposit
50.54
$146.60
Old Wind Grist Mill Account
January 1, 1955
On Deposit
$639.18
Interest
19.32
$658.50
December 31, 1955
On Deposit
$658.50
Old Mill Operating Account
On Deposit
$1648.61
Interest
29.79
Sales Deposited
636.42
$2314.82
Withdrawn
$1147.39
December 31, 1955
On Deposit
1167.43
January 1, 1955
$2314.82
January 1, 1955
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Robert C. Billings Fund
January 1, 1955
Invested in Bonds Income (Credited to Pubic Library)
$14,000.00
350.00
$14,350.00
$ 350.00
December 31, 1955
Credited to Public Library Invested
14,000.00
$14,350.00
Timothy Smith Account
January 1, 1955
On Deposit
$27,569.70
Invested Funds
11,000.00
Interest
832.75
Income
1,667.09
Interest on Bonds
275.00
Loans Repaid
353.25
$41,697.79
Loans
$500.00
Gifts
200.00
On Deposit
29,997.79
Invested Funds
11,00.00
$41,697.79
Respectfully submitted,
1 .. ISABELLE BRACKETT,
Treasurer
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Report of The Tax Collector FOR THE YEAR 1955
REAL ESTATE
Dr.
Balance due Real Estate Taxes
1954
$ 6,441.82
Warrant for Real Estate Taxes
1955
134,721.76
Omitted Tax Assessments
1955
148.12
Refunds after Payments
179.71
$141,491.41
Cr.
Paid Treasurer Account
1954
$ 6,175.42
Paid Treasurer Account
1955
125,956.28
Abated
1954
31.08
Abated
1955
1,432.88
Tax Titles 1954
1954
254.16
Tax Titles
1955
1,169.87
Uncollected Real Estate Taxes
1955
6,471.72
$141,491.41
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
Dr.
Balance Due Personal Taxes
1954
$ 660.45
Warrant Personal Taxes
1955
20,634.20
Omitted Tax Assessment
1955
69.00
Refunds after Payment
9.37
$21,373.02
Cr.
Paid Treasurer Personal Taxes
1954
$ 641.95
Paid Treasurer Personal Taxes
1955
19,237.81
Abated
1954
18.50
Abated
1955
245.25
Uncollected Personal Taxes
1955
1,229.51
$21,373.02
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POLL
Dr.
Warrant Poll Taxes 1955
$710.00
Omitted Tax Assessment
16.00
Refunded after Payment
2.00
$728.00
Cr.
Paid Treasurer Poll Taxes
1955
$574.00
Abated
1955
146.00
Uncollected Poll Taxes
1955
8.00
$728.00
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAXES
Dr.
Balance Due M. V. Excise, 1954
$511.76
1954 Warrants in 1955
241.14
Warrants 1955 M. V. and Trailer Excise
14,180.00
Abatements after Payment Refunded
1,099.27
$16,032.17
Cr.
Paid Treasurer Account
1954
$ 702.23
Paid Treasurer Account
1955
13,849.94
Abated
1954
54.79
Abated
1955
1,289.38
Uncollected M.V. and
Trailer Excise Taxes
1955
135.83
$16,032.17
1955 SUMMARY OF UNCOLLECTED TAXES
Real Estate Taxes
1955
$6,471.72
Personal Taxes
1955
1,229.51
Poll Taxes
1955
8.00
M.V. and Trailer Excise Taxes
1955
135.83
$7,845.06
Respectfully submitted,
L. ISABELLE BRACKETT, Tax Collector.
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1955 Report Of The Fees of the Tax Collector, Treasurer and Town Clerk
To the Board of Selectmen :
I submit herewith a report of fees collected in the year 1955 :
Collector's Fees
$270.25
Recordings Administering Oaths
87.00
7.50
$364.75
Respectfully submitted,
L. ISABELLE BRACKETT, Tax Collector Treasurer
Town Clerk
Report of The Registrars of Voters
To the Board of Selectmen :
The Board of Registrars submit their report for the year 1955.
The results of the State Census shows the population of Eastham to be 1,107 as against 890, the official figure re- sulting from the 1950 census.
There were 330 men and 353 women registered making a total of 683 voters.
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE DUFFY, Chairman VARENA DALEY JOHANNA BROOKS Board of Registrars
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Report of Board of Assessors
The Assessors wish to report the following figures for the years 1954 and 1955, which show the gain in valua- tion. It is expected that the increase in valuation for 1956 will be approximately the same as this past year.
Valuation of the Town, January 1, 1955 :
Stock in Trade
$
9,930.00
Machinery
212,025.00
Live Stock 1,730.00
All other Personal Property
328,400.00
Land, exclusive of Buildings
833,470.00
Buildings, Exclusive of Land
2,763,060.00
Total Valuation
$4,148,615.00
Valuation of the Town, Jan. 1, 1954 :
3,839,250.00
Gain
$ 309,365.00
Taxes Levied in 1955 :
On Personal Estate
$ 20,703.20
On Real Estate
134,869.88
On Polls
726.00
Total
$156,299.08
Taxes Lexied in 1954
142,671.18
Gain
$ 13,627.90
Number of Persons Assessed :
On Personal Estate Only
4
50
On Real Estate Only
675
On Both Personal and Real Estate
682
Polls Assessed 363
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
7,594
Number of Dwellings Assessed
1,460
Respectfully submitted,
LUTHER P. SMITH, Chairman
MAURICE W. WILEY
BERNARD C. COLLINS
Board of Assessors.
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DISTRIBUTION OF THE 1955 TAX RATE OF $37.50
HEALTH AND RECREATION
GENERAL TOWN
7.3%
MISC.
ADMINISTRATION 18.3% .r $6.84
2.74
PUBLIC WELFARE 128% of 4.79
1.1% of 1 cents
SAFETY ( Police and Fire Depts ) 16 2% or $6.09
ROADS AND
TOWN LANDINGS 7.9% or 2.96
EDUCATION (school)
36.4% or 13.67
This chart is compiled differently from those used inprevious annual reports. It is based on figures and methods established by the Commissioner of Taxation and Corporation. There fore, we must omit Departmental comparisons with previous years, as were shown in this report.
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1955
TOTAL APPROPRIATED $219,206
Av. FUNDS
27, 16 4
$ 200-
Trends of Appropriations and Tax Rates
1954 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $ 178,787 TV. FUNDS $ 6.200
RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND
COUNTY
170
1953
1952
TOTAL APPROPRIATED
1951
150 -
TOTAL APPROPRIATED
1950
TOTAL APPROPRIATED
140-
$ 133,062
130+
1949
TOTAL APPROPRIATED $ 117,462
120-
1948
TOTAL APPROPRIATEP
110+
$ 22,894
$ 22,820
100 +
$89.859
AVAILABLE FUNDS $ 16,171
RECEIPTS FROM STATE & COUNTY $ 20,318
$86,970
AVAILABLE FUNDS
80 +
AVAILABLE FUNDS
$ 16,836
70 -
$ 21,350
60+
RECEIPTS STATE , COUNTY $ 16,794
50 -
TOBE
40
TO BE RAISED BY TAXES
RAISED BY TAXES
TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $66,693
TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $ 75,177
TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $ 83,922
TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $100,457
TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $112.122
TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $ 142, 417
To 8c RAISED BY TALES
156, 047
0.
ASSESSED VALUATION. $ 1,790,960
$ 1,989.310
$2,320,730
$2,616,750
$ 3,282,980
$ 3,596,180 $ 31.00
$ 3,831, 280 $ 37.00
37.50
TAX RATE PER $ 1000.
$27.00
$ 27.00
$ 28.50
$ 28.50
$3,084, 680 $27.00
$ 30.40
RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND COUNTY
35,995
160
$ 142, 076 $ 4. 200
$ 30,170
RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND
COUNTY
$25,755
1947 TOTAL APPROPRIATED
TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$ 101, 279
AVAILABLE FUNDS
RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND COUNTY
AVAILABLE FUNDS
$ 19,971
RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND COUNTS $22,314
RECEIPTS FROM STATE · COUNTY $ 18.415
RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND COUNTY # 18.788
3. +
$48,826
$54, 235
20- 15- 10 +
៛4,142,310
190
110-
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SCALE IN $ 1000.
$ 127,134
AV. FUNDS $ 9,785
Report of the Brewster-Orleans-Eastham Ambulance Association, Inc.
RECEIPTS
Brewster
$1,000.00
Orleans
2,000.00
Eastham
1,000.00
Donations
1,287.00
Total Receipts
$5,287.00
Balance-January 1, 1955
188.52
Replacement Fund
655.02
$6,130.54
EXPENSES
Care of Ambulance
$ 80.00
Gas, Oil and Tires
743.31
Drivers
3,041.00
Meals
76.35
Laundry
20.63
Repairs
110.00
Equipment and Supplies
25.24
Insurance
251.18
Storage
260.00
Miscellaneous
9.00
Total Expenses
$4,616.71
Balance-January 1, 1956
1,458.81
Replacement Fund
55.02
$6,130.54
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TRIPS
Brewster
62
109
Orleans Eastham
37
Total
208
Mileage-January 1, 1956
21,558
The ambulance is available for emergency use at aný time, day or night. There is no charge for this service, but the Association is glad to receive donations to aid in meet- ing its expenses.
Respectfully submitted,
R. FREDERICK RADDIN, President
PRINCE H. HURD, JR. Secretary-Treasurer
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Report of The Audit
February 25, 1955
To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Maurice W. Wiley, Chairman Eastham, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Eastham for the period from April 5, 1953 to November 2, 1954, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Director of Accounts.
Very truly yours,
HERMAN B. DINE, Director of Accounts.
HBD : VMR
Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation
State House, Boston
Sir :
In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Eastham for the period from April 5, 1953, the date of the previous examination, to November 2, 1954, and report thereon as follows :
The records of financial transactions of the several de- partments receiving or disbursing money for the town or
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committing bills for collection were examined, checked, and verified by comparison with the reports and records in the office of the town accountant.
The town accountant's ledger accounts were analyzed, the appropriations, loan authorizations, and transfers were checked with the town clerk's records of town meetings and with the records of the finance committee, and a bal- ance sheet, showing the financial condition of the town on November 2, 1954, was prepared and is appended to this report.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The cash book additions were veri- fied, and the recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the records of the town accountant and the depart- ments making payments to the treasurer. The payments by the treasurer were compared with the selectmen's war- rants authorizing the disbursement of town funds and with the accoutant's records.
The treasurer's cash balance on November 2, 1954 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnish- ed by the bank in which town funds are deposited.
The Savings bank books and securities representing the investment of the trust funds in the custody of the town treasurer and the trustees were examined and listed, the income, expenditures, and transfers to the town being verified.
The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined. The amounts transferred from the tax levies to the tax title account were proved, the re- demption of tax titles and sale of tax possessions were checked with the entries in the treasurer's cash book, the foreclosures and disclaimers were verified, and the tax titles and tax possessions on hand were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger.
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The recorded payments on account of maturing debt and interest were checked with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file.
The records of employees' payroll deductions on ac- count of Federal taxes, retirement system membership, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield memebrship were examined and checked, the payments to the proper agencis being verified.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked. The commitments of taxes and motor vehicle and trailer excise were proved with the asses- sors' warrants issued for their collection, the payments to the treasurer by the collector were checked with the treas- urer's books, the abatements as recorded were compared with the records of the assessors, and the outstanding ac- counts were listed and proved.
Verification of the outstanding accounts was made by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names ap- peared on the books as owing money to the town, the re- plies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
The efficient manner in which the work of the tax col- lector has been performed, particularly in securing prompt settlement of the tax and excise levies committed to her for collection, is worthy of commendation.
The records of departmental accounts receivable were examined. The charges were added and compared with the accountant's record of charges, and the recorded collections were checked with the treasurer's cash book.
The records of licenses and permits issued by the select- men, the town clerk, and the building inspector were examined and checked, the payments to the State and the town being verified.
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The records of receipts of the sealer of weights and measures, and of the school and library departments, as well as of all other departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection, were examined and checked with the treasurer's cash receipts and with the records of the town accountant.
The surety bonds of the town officials required by law to file them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form.
There are appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, tables showing a reconciliation of the treas- urer's cash, summaries of the tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, tax title, tax possession, and departmental accounts, together with schedules showing the condition and transac- tions of the trust funds.
While engaged in making the audit cooperation was received from all town officials, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director of Accounts.
WS:VMR
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Report of Eastham Appeal Board
To the Board of Selectmen :
During the past year the board held hearings on Ten Appeals from the Zoning and Building Codes. It was found necessary to refuse the Appeals in two cases. Re- strictions were applied in granting four of the other Appeals.
The Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board and the Appeal Board members have held two meetings to discuss the application and enforcement of the codes in certain cases or situations. The result of these meetings is the sug- gested revisions that are being presented for your consider- ation at the Annual Town Meeting in February. The mem- bers of all three Boards trust that you will give the matter of these revisions serious consideration as the changes sug- gested would make for easier interpretation of the applica- tion of the codes and also lead to better enforcement by all Boards.
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board and the Building Inspector for their cooperation with this board the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD H. WHITFORD,
Appeal Board Chairman.
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Report of The Barnstable County Health Department
For The Year 1955
Two situations which were the cause of considerable discussion arose during the year 1955 both of these being concerned with poliomyelitis.
In April when the Francis committee gave a favorable report on the Salk poliomyelitis vaccine a supply of this vaccine was made available by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for the immunization of children in the first and second grades of our schools. One dose of the vaccine was administered to 1460 children in fourteen of the fifteen towns of the county. This constituted 70 per cent of the enrollment in the two grades.
During the months of July through December, we ex- perienced a severe epidemic of poliomyelitis. Eighty-one cases of the disease were reported and sixty-five of these cases were residents of the County. Forty-three of the resi- dent, cases have shown some degree of paralysis.
Among those children who received the poliomyelitis vaccine one case occurred, while eight cases occurred in un- vaccinated children of the same age group.
When it became apparent that we would have an un- usually large number of cases of poliomyelitis, Dr. Julius Kelley, Superintendent of the Barnstable County Hospital, made arrangements to care for all possible cases of the disease thus rendering exceptional service to the citizens of the county. The Barnstable County Chapter of the National Foundation also gave much assistance. In the follow up of cases for convalescent care we were fortunate to be able to use the services of Mrs. Doanld Converse of Hyannis.
Other activities of the Department have been carried out during the year about as usual. In October we were able to establish the Child Guidance Clinic on a one day a week basis. In spite of the increase in service we still have a waiting list for this clinic.
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Personnel of the Department on December 31st, 1955 were as follows :
F L. Moore, M.D., C.M., M.P.H. Health Officer
Mary Susich, M.A., M.PH Nurse Anne Halliday, MA., Social Worker
* Alice Dalzell, Dental Hygienist George E. Crocker, Jr., Sanitary Inspector Ernest C. Eldredge, Jr., Sanitary Inspector
Ruth Crocker, Senior Clerk
Edwina Wheeler, Junior Clerk
*On leave of absence.
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
Administrative:
Automobile Mileage
55,748
Individuals Interviewed E
3,212
Meetings Attended
339
Lectures, Etc.
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Communicable Disease Control:
Visits to Cases
89
Smallpox Vaccinations
290
Diphtheria Immunizations
1,366
Tetanus Immunizations
1,366
Whooping Cough Immunizations
550
Poliomyelitis Immunizations
1,460
Child Hygiene :
- Preschool Children Examined
360
School Children Examined
210
School Children Inspected
689
Children Given Fluorine Prophylaxis
145
Visits to Crippled Children's Service
278
Visits to Psychiatric Social Worker
688
Visits to Child Psychiatrist
130
Visits to Clinical Psychologist
120
Sanitary Inspections :
Water Supplies
307
Sewage Disposal
324
Camps
36
Rodent Control
11
Nuisances
6
Dairy Farms
10
62
Pasteurizing Plants Bottling Plants Food Handling Establishments
34
11
1,735
Laboratory Specimens Examined :
Water Supplies
147
Milk (Bacteriological)
94
Milk (Fats and Solids)
70
Milk (Phosphatase Tests)
19
Milk (Coliform Tests)
67
Cream
13
Food Handling Utensils
1,489
Cases of Reportable Diseases :
Chicken Pox
76
Diphtheria
1
Dog Bite
152
Measles
927
Meningitis
2
Mumps
77
Poliomyelitis
81
Scarlet Fever
24
Tuberculosis
21
Whooping Cough
24
Infectious Hepatitis
4
Respectfully submitted
F. L. MOORE, M.D., C.M., M.P.H. County Health Officer
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Report of the Building Inspector
To the Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1955 :
During the year 118 permits were issued and 307 in- spections were made.
The sum of $371.50 was collected and turned in to the Treasurer, as fees for building permits.
The estimated cost of the buildings for which these permits were issued is $360,230.75.
Permits issued for the following buildings :
Dwellings
77
Garages
10
Cabins
2
Additions and Alterations 29
Total Permits 118
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH L. ROGERS, Building Inspector.
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Report of Civil Defense Director
November 30, 1955
To the Board of Selectmen :
The activities of Civil Defense during the year 1955 have been less than in previous years, as the F. C. D. A. feels that more emphasis should be placed on what to do after bombing, than before, and although ample warning will be given in the event of an air-raid attack the actual work for all concerned will be after the all-clear signal has been sounded.
The three hurricanes that visited this area during the summer did no damage to the Cape, but many parts of the state suffered extensive damage from floods that followed the aftermath of the hurricane.
All Civil Defense units on the Cape were alerted and stood ready if they were needed.
The State of Massachusetts is divided into four areas. Area 2 is divided into four Sectors and Sector C2 includes all Cape towns from Barnstable to Provincetown and the Islands off the Cape.
Captain Robert W. Williams of Orleans has been ap- pointed Civil Defense Director for Sector C2 and the year 1956 should see more activity under Mr. Williams' leader- ship.
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Sector C2 has been designated an evacuation area and would be expected to take care of as many evacuees as possible from the target areas which consist of all large industrial centers in the state.
In the opinion of this director the only addition needed in this town is a rescue truck fully equipped to take care of any emergency.
The F.C.D.A. will now provide a truck of this kind to smaller towns under the matching fund program at a total price of four thousand dollars, fifty percent of this price to be paid by the town.
If the town feels this amount is too much at this time, then the Civil Defense budget should be the same as last year.
Respectfully submitted,
LUTHER BROWN, Civil Defense Committee.
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Report of The Finance Committee
January 6, 1956
To the Board of Selectmen :
Transfers from the Reserve Fund to various accounts during the year 1955 were as follows:
June 18 Shellfish Propagation
$150.00
June 18
Nauset and Schoolhouse Roads
80.00
July 7 Insect Pest Control (Pine Tree Looper)
82.33
Aug. 18 Town Landings
900.00
Aug. 18 Miscellaneous
200.00
Aug. 18
Selectmen and Assessors' Expense 100.00
Aug. 18
Town Dump
100.00
Aug. 18 Police Department
500.00
Oct. 31 Library
200.00
Dec. 13 Fire Department
325.74
Dec. 13
Insurance
71.12
Dec. 13 Snow Removal
97.86
Dec. 30 Old Age Assistance
37.40
Dec. 30 Fire Department
22.52
Dec. 30 Legal Expense
14.30
Dec. 30
Christmas Tree
5.00
Total
$2,886.27
1955 Reserve Fund
$3000.00
Balance
$113.73
Respectfully submitted,
R. O. ABBOTT, Chairman and Secretary.
Delbert M. Johnson, Jr.
Robert Hathaway
Bernard C. Collins, Jr. Clayton Horton
Dr. James Leach
David L. Mead
Dr. Carl I. Skyllberg William Hokkenan
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Report of the Fire Chief
Board of Selectmen Town of Eastham Eastham, Mass.
The following is a report of the Eastham Fire De- partment for 1955.
After the voters in Town Meeting appropriated funds to purchase a new truck, a committee of five was appointed by the moderator. We started to get information by going to different Departments and Fire Apparatus Companies ; then we had many meetings; finally drawing up our speci- fications. On April 15 bids were opened and the contract was awarded to the Farrar Company. Delivery was made September 15 and the truck was accepted.
At this time I wish to thank the committee members, Luther Smith, Bernard Collins, Jr., Clarence Doughty, and James Johnston for their cooperation and assistance in the job of giving our Fire Department a truck we are proud to have.
One month later Harold Penney's cottage caught on fire at 5:15 A.M. and the new truck proved very efficient and capable with all its lights and water.
Our fire drills have averaged better than one a month which covered ladder work, pumping problems, relaying, rescue work, night fire problems and hose and nozzle work. I have split the department into two companies, having the men learn each operation of his truck company. This has created a competitive spirit between the men.
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The breakdown of fires by classes are as follows :
House 8
Car 3
Chimney 4 Out of Town 1
Emergency 6
False 2
Fire Drills 14
The Fire Department bought an alternator for No. 1 truck and the Firemen's Association bought a similar one for No. 2 truck. These alternators are to keep the batteries charged during idle operations with a high charging rate.
During the year I issued 285 open air fire permits.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN H. HILFERTY, Fire Chief
Don't forget a permit is required for all open air fires.
69
Report of Highway Surveyor
To Board of Selectmen :
CHAPTER 81
To Appropriation
$4,000.00 11,00.00
By Payment $15,000.00
By State
$15,000.00
Laborers' Wages
$1,918.75
Surveyors' Wages
646.25
$2,565.00
Equipment Rental : Trucks and
Operators
3,079.25
Power Grader 912.00
Tractor Shovel 1,850.00
Chip Spreader
57,80
Street Sweeper 9.00
Tractor & Mower
336.00
6,244.05
Material & Supplies :
Cement Posts
255.00
Asphalt
5,557.71
Hot Mix 133.58
Post Hole Digger
4.60
Shovels
53.20
Paint, and Brushes
60.16
Rakes and Axes
14.57
Gasoline
2.13
Snow Salt
110.00
6,190.95
$15,000.00
70
The following roads were given Asphalt treatment
during 1955 :
Great Pond Road .05 mile
Shurtleff
.02 mile
Old State High-
Herring Brook
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