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In additions to this Zoning Rules and Regulations prob- lem, the By-law Review Committee, has considered and pro- posed certain changes in the Building Code which should aid the prospective builder and perhaps lighten the load of our Building Inspector. The Appeal Board also urges pas- sage of these changes at the Town Meeting in February.
Once again, in this year of 1958, which has seen my first term as regular chairman of the Appeal Board com- pleted, I have been privileged to serve with a most helpful, cooperative, and faithfully attendant group of members,
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namely, Mr. John D. Leary, Mr. Clyde L. Becker, Mr. George D. Dickie, Mr. Philip S. Horton,Jr., and Mr. Harold Jen- nings.
Our most efficient stenographer and clerk, Mrs. Cath- erine De Ville, has continued to offer an invaluable service to the Board, and her ever-ready helpfulness and genuine interest have noticeably lightened the work load for all.
I should like also to thank Mr. Eugene S. Zack of the Planning Board and Mr. Ralph L. Rogers, the Town Build- ing Inspector, for their steady attendance and helpful and constructive comments at the hearings.
Finally, I would like to stress the importance and do now heartily urge the townspeople at large to take a more active interest in the affairs of the Board, in its hearings, and in the planning and zoning problems of the Town. The present and future development of any small town such as Eastham is everybody's business, and it is only by means of the active thinking and considered expressions of opinion of all the individual parts thereof that the elected and appointed officers and boards can know how to act in order to guide the whole in the direction desired by and for the greatest good of the majority.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIL L. MEAD
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Chairman
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Report of The Barnstable County Health Department
Board of Health Town of Eastham Massachusetts ยท
For the second consecutive year, no cases of paralytic poliomyelitis were reported in this county. Distribution of polio vaccine by the State Department of Public Health has, this year, been limited to a supply for infants and pregnant women. Clinics organized for the vaccination of persons between the ages of 20 and 40 years, were, for the most part, not well attended, and this age group has not been as well protected as the childhood group.
With financial assistance provided by the Barnstable County Public Health Association, educational classes were organized for the benefit of all Public Health Nurses in the County. Six sessions were held and all were well attended by the nurses. Topics covered were: Priorities in Public Health Nursing Service, Methods of Developing A Com- munity Safety Education Program, Functions of a Public Health Nurse in a School Health Program, Planning a Pro- gram and Tuberculosis Control.
During the year, a team, consisting of personnel and students from the Harvard University School of Public Health has made a survey of Public Health practices in this county. Final reports of this study are now being distributed to your Board.
Statistical Summary
Administrative:
Miles Travelled
64,158
Individuals Interviewed
2340
Meetings Attended 389
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Lectures, etc. Attendance at Lectures
28 1006
Communicable Disease Control:
Visits to Cases
99
Consulation with Physicians
9
Smallpox Vaccinations
235
Diphtheria Immunizations
1868
Whooping Cough Immunizations
1060
Tetanus Immunizations
1868
Poliomyelitis Vaccinations
3026
Asian Flu Vaccinations
58
Child Hygiene:
Visits to Clinics (Infants)
68
Visits to Clinics (Preschool)
245
Visits to Clinics (Crippled Children)
358
Visits to Clinics (Mental Hygiene)
564
School Children Examined (Medical)
573
School Children Examined (Dental)
1347
Children Given Fluorine Prophylaxis
834
Total Florine Treatments
3151
Social Service Visits
806
Sanitary Inspections :
Water Supplies
139
Sewage Disposal
139
Schools
17
Camp Sites
14
Rodent Control
7
lood Handling Establishments
2576
Dairy Farms
48
Pasteurizing Plants
61
Bottling Plants
2
Laboratory Specimens Examined :
Water Supplies
130
Milk (Bacteriological)
126
Milk (Fats and Solids)
117
Phosphatase Tests
3
Coli Form Tests
252
Cream
16
63
Food Handling Utensils
1687
Cases of Reportable Diseases :
Chicken Pox
186
Dog Bite
147
German Measles
112
Measles
466
Meningitis
6
Mumps
21
Scarlet Fever
28
Tuberculosis
9
Whooping Cough
2
Respectfully submitted,
F. L. MOORE, M.D., 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 De- cember 31, 1958
One hundred and fifty-five (155) Building Permits were issued during the year and 346 inspections were made.
The estimated cost of all buildings for the year was $708,165.00.
The sum of $721.50 was collected and turned in to the Treasurer as fees for Building Permits.
Permits were issued for the following buildings :
Dwellings
110
Additions
27
Garages
11
Gift Shops
3
Motel
1
Service Station
1
Post Office
1
Barn
1
155
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH L. ROGERS
Building Inspector
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Civil Defense Director's Report
January 3, 1959
To the Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit my annual report for the year 1958.
Throughout the past winter radio operators classes were held at the Civil Defense Center, and 14 persons regis- tered and received training, under the direction of Walter E. Kimball and Philip H. Doughty.
Five members of the local Civil Defense staff attended classes in C. D. planning at Sector 2C headquarters and re- ceived certificates.
The cooperation and interest of the town departments and C. D. staff members during the national alert in May was very gratifying and I wish to extend my appreciation to all those who participated.
The local Civil Defense staff is well organized and trained, and through surveys made during the past year we have an up to date record of available shelters, housing, transportation, fuel oil supplies, gasoline, food supplies, and communications. However, our communications system is our weakest point at this time. We need more radio oper- ators and we hope to install a 2-meter radio on the town frequency during the coming year.
Two members of the rescue squad took the rescue train- ing course at Topsfield in October and received diplomas in
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rescue work. Plans are being made to send more members to Topsfield for this training next spring.
During the past year the Federal Civil Defense Agency and Defense Mobilization combined offices to form the Civil and Defense Mobilization office. Under this new office a universal defense plan is being introduced; we are com- pleting our plan for the town of Eastham at this time, and soon every home will have a copy containing information on what they should do in the event of an enemy attack.
Civil Defense is self preservation and only through edu- cating the public in Civil Defense can we hope to survive from an enemy attack by nuclear weapons. Therefore I appeal to the residents of Eastham to become acquainted with and support your local Civil Defense organization.
I wish to thank the board of Selectmen, Police Chief Knowles, Fire Chief Hilferty, Welfare Service Chief Dorice Mayo, and the staff offficers and members of our organiza- tion for their cooperation, and support the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
CLARENCE E. DOUGHTY, Director.
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Report of The Finance Committee
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To the Eastham Board of Selectmen:
Date
Account
Amount
5/26/58
Insurance
$ 46.71
Rock Harbor
600.00
Town Hall (New Chairs
190.00
Insurance
75.00
Town Landings
1400.00
Town Dumps
300.00
9/11/58
Recreation Commission
72.69
10/13/58
Town Hall
600.00
Town Landings
500.00
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Wire Inspection
50.00
Snow
236.00
Bounty, Woodchucks
2.00
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Recreation Commission
75.00
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Surety on Bonds
3.00
12/13/58
Town Lands
63.19
Police Department
200.00
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Election and Registration
70.33
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Assessors' Abstracts
25.00
Wire Inspection
30.00
Rock Harbor Account
72.00
"1
Miscellaneous Account
75.00
Christmas Tree
30.00
12/30/58
Town Hall
216.89
Miscellaneous
55.04
$4,987.85
SUMMARY OF TRANSFERS
Accounts
Totals $ 124.71
Insurance
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Rock Harbor
672.00
Town Hall
1,006.89
Town Landings
1,963.19
Town Dumps
300.00
Recreation Commission
147.69
Wire Inspection
80.00
Snow
236.00
Bounty on Woodchucks
2.00
Police Department
200.00
Elections and Registrations
70.33
Assessors' Abstracts
25.00
Christmas Tree
30.00
Miscellaneous
130.04
$4,987.85
Reserve Account Total
$5,000.00
Total Transfers
4,987.85
Balance in Reserve Account
$12.15
Respectfully submitted,
WARRENTON A. WILLIAMS,
Chairman
Edward J. Brown
Joseph R. Bridgwood
Ralph L. Ormsby
Robert J. Erickson
Maurice Turano
Herman A. Mahoney
Joseph L. Putnam
Stanley E. Horton, Jr.
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Report of The Eastham Fire Department
Fire Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Here it is time for another complete and factual re- port of the Eastham Fire Department.
The Rescue Squad was the busiest group in the Fire . Department this past year. They were called upon 26 times to answer emergencies of one nature or another. This is double the number of calls made last year. Next year, with the Coast Guard Station closed at Nauset, we are bound to have more emergencies.
Grass and dwelling fires averaged about the same with only one extensive fire loss, Prescott Cummings home. The only reason the whole house was not lost was due to auto- matic fire extinguishers in the house. Approximately three acres of grass and woods were burned, considerably less than last year due to the wet summer.
Our fire drills covered many phases : pumping, pressures and volumes, use of hand equipment, raising and lowering ladders and securing, use of Scott air packs and canisters for entering smoke filled buildings to locate victims and the seat of the fire, laying hose, coupling and rolling hose, finally burning buildings and boats to put the training to use.
Two firemen went to Topsfield, C.D. training center.
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In the spring they will finish the course and in turn teach the rest of the Department. Now that Barnstable is going to have a fire training school, I am making it mandatory every fireman will attend and receive the complete training course. All training is provided by qualified teachers paid by the Federal Government.
The total mileage the trucks were operated was 1,112. Truck No. 1-216 miles. Truck No. 2 .- 719 miles. Truck No. 3-177 miles. This does not include the hours the trucks were pumping.
The members of the Fire Department are asking the townspeople to approve and have built an addition to the Fire Station, also add a rescue truck, the cost of which will be $4,000.00.
250 fire permits were issued.
11 grass fires
7 house calls
6 silent calls
14 drills
18 silent dump
26 emergencies
3 out of town
Respectfully submitted
JOHN H. HILFERTY
Fire Chief
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Report of Highway Surveyor
To the Board of Selectmen:
Chapter 81
To Appropriation $ 4,000.00
By Payment $15,000.00
By State 11,000.00
$15,000.00
Laborers' Wages $1,949.13
Surveyors' Wages 628.25
2,577.38
Equipment Rental with Operators
Trucks and
Operators
2,952.00
Power Grader 441.00
Tractor Shovel
1,304.00
Bulldozer
416.00
Chip Spreader
58.00
Tractor and Mowing
Machine 304.00
Road Sweeper 446.25
Power Crane 48.50
Power Saw 32.00
Roller
9.00
6,010.75
Materials and Supplies
Grates and Frames 123.30
Catch Basins
82.96
Express 12.82
Pipe 37.63
Asphalt 5,674.79
Type I Hot Mix
136.63
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Street Signs 77.60
Sign Posts & Bolts 114.62
Rip Rap 149.59
Kerosene & Gasoline 1.93
6,411.87
$15,000.00
All or sections of the following roads were given Asphalt treatment during 1958.
Nauset Beach Road
NausetRoad
Schoolhouse Road
Samoset Road
Patterson Road
Locust Road
Massasoit Road
Mill Road
Herring Brook Road
Camp Ground Road
Kingsbury Beach Road
Bridge Road
Bay View Road
Cooks Brook Road
Governor Prence
Horton Road
Doane Road
Summer Street
Cable Road
Under the articles in the Town Meeting Warrant I am asking for a Hopper Type Spreader for Ice control.
This is a spreader similar to the ones you see being used on the State Highway for spreading sand for snow and ice.
The reason I am asking for this type of a spreader is as follows. The spreaders we are now using require two men in the bodies of the trucks to keep the sand flowing in the spreaders. This is a very unmerciful job when the tem- perature is below freezing and naturally that is the only
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time we sand. I am unable to find help enough that are will- ing to do this work when I need them, some of the time there is only one man on the truck.
This new spreader I am asking for does not require any one in the body. It does a faster and more economical job, as a load of sand will cover more distance than a load will with the old spreader.
The cost of this spreader is about $2,400.00. I hope you tax payers will approve of this article.
Under another article I am asking $800.00 for the pur- chase of a new Snow Plow. This is to take the place of one we are using which is about worn out and has to be repaired or welded after or during plowing.
Respectfully submitted,
NATHAN A. NICKERSON, Sr. Highway Surveyor
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Report of The Town Librarian
To the Board of Selectmen :
The number of people using the Library this year was 3,827. Book and magazine circulation was 8,760.
Fines for the year amounted to $81.27.
Respectfully submitted,
NATHENA M. COLE
Librarian
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Library Trustees Report
The same Library Trustees continued in office this past year.
We have had new screens installed which remain in place from spring through fall, instead of the old type which had to be put in and taken out each time a window was opened or closed.
A new rack or holder has been built and installed to hold children's books. Strips of wood have been placed be- hind the books on the shelves to keep the books from being pushed back out of line.
Many new books have been added to the Library as well as several new magizines which we have not had here- tofore.
Mr. A. Burnett Cole was appointed custodian and main- tenance man at the Library and we are most pleased in the results of his attention and care. He has been a very sincere help.
The Trustees wish to thank all those who donated books and helped us in many ways. Our special thanks to Mrs. Nathena Cole, our librarian, who always has the best interests of the library at heart. This has been reflected in the in- creasing use of the library facilities by all - young or old.
It is with regret that the Trustees will not have as co- trustee Mrs. Margaret J. Campbell during the next term. She has been a very active and interested help on all occa- sions.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Margaret J. Campbell, Chairman
Mrs. Elgie C. Milliken Mrs. Lorna B. Horton, Secretary
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Report of The Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent
To the Board of Selectmen :
Again this past year a minimum amount of storm clear- ance were required. There were only a few calls to remove overhanging limbs and fallen trees.
The scouting and trapping program was carried out this year, and a total of twenty traps were set throughout the town. Only one gypsy moth was captured. The traps were checked regularly and samples of all catches were sent to the State laboratory for examination. The reports of these traps from all over the State enable the Conservation De- partment to trace the movements of the Gypsy Moth.
To date none of the Elm trees on Town roads have been infested with Dutch Elm Disease, and it is hoped that they will remain healthy.
The spraying program was carried out to good advant- age. The new sprayer is most efficient as the greater pres- sure carries the spray higher and further. The result of this gives a coverage of more foliage in less time, and thereby is a benefit to the Town.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to all townspeople who gave me their co-oper- ation during the past six years in my efforts to serve as Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT L. SCHROEDER Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent
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Report On The Old Mill
To the Board of Selectmen :
The Old Windmill was opened on June 16th and closed on September 27th. There were 17,963 visitors who signed the Guest Book, and many more who did not.
When the removal of the old buildings at the corner is completed the Mill will certainly be much easier to find.
Sales for the season amounted to $1,770.49 and the donations totaled $660.63.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD R. COLE
Miller
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Report of Planning Board
To the Board of Selectmen :
During 1958 the Planning Board met 12 times. In ad- dition, its members actively participated in 8 meetings of the Special Protective By-Law Review Committee of 15 members created by a vote of the annual town meeting. The Planning Board approved 8 subdivisions with a total of 105 lots.
Since no further action occurred on the proposed Cape Cod National Park, not much further planning could be done on the development of Eastham Recreational facilities. The bill for the creation of a National Park on the lower Cape expired with the expiration of Congress and until the report of the National Park Department is made public, presumably in January 1959, nothing much will be known definitely about what the National Park Department will recommend. In the meantime all plans for the creation of an Eastham Town Park will have to be held in abeyance.
The Planning Board believes that the further Zoning By-Law revisions and the Building By-Law revisions re- commended by the special 15 man committee will help very much in directing the growth of Eastham along constructive lines. Therefore it hopes that the 1959 annual town meeting will adopt them in full.
Respectfully submitted
Bernard C. Collins, Jr., Chairman
Albert H. Nickerson, Clerk
Prescott B. Cummings
Clarence E. Doughty Eugene S. Zack
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Report of Conservation Committee
1. The committee consists of the following : Louie A. Benner
Richard C. Collins, Chairman Robert J. Erickson
Alfred Mills Nathan Nickerson, Jr.
2. The committee has prepared aerial photographs, mounted on masonite, in order to be available for general use.
The committee has determined the "Pond" areas of the town, also the "wet land" areas.
3. The committee feels that it should work along the following lines, if it is to fill its obligation of conserving what is best for the town:
A. Acquisition by the town of Eastham of as much land as can be reasonably acquired by the town in the area West and North of Nauset Light to the Wellfleet line- generally undeveloped lands.
B. Work on prevention or retardation of erosion, by planting, etc., particularly on the West shore.
C. Study of what can be done to retain the present wet lands, with the object of retaining, as far as possible, the present undeveloped natural areas.
D. Endeavor to make sure that any proposals to take Town lands, by State, Federal, or other authority, are in the best interests of the Town.
For the Committee
Richard C. Collins, Chairman
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Report of the Chief of Police
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of thhe Town of Eastham:
I hereby submit my report of the duties and activities of the Police Department of the Town of Eastham.
1. PATROL DUTIES :
Covering the entire town year round.
31,118 miles driven by the Police Cruiser.
Approximately 1000 miles driven by other cars used in police work.
From June to September the Cruiser was in patrol oper- ation for approximately 19 hours per day.
2. PARKING AREAS:
Parking cars at Nauset Light Beach and Coast Guard Beach when needed.
Parking cars at all large functions at the Town Hall. Attending to parking at the Churches, when improver on street parking would create a traffic hazard.
3. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND
VIOLATIONS :
Written warnings issued 21
Licenses and/or Registrations referred to Registry for action 229
Auto accidents investigated
22
Persons injured 20
Motor vehicle court cases
11
Convictions 10
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4. COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED :
Total number of complaints investigated (1957 total 672)
994
Breaking and Entering
2
Malicious Destruction of Property
7
Estimated Damage
$445.90
Assault and Battery
1
Larceny by Check (over one hundred)
1
Larceny (under one hundred)
1
Drunk complaints
5
Prowler complaints
2
Illegal Use of Firearms
4
Dog complaints
5
Summons served
25
Trips to Taunton State Hospital
1
Arrests
11
Convictions 10
5. ROUTINE DUTIES :
Assists to other Police Departments
26
Messages delivered to and from residents
and summer visitors
58
Motor Vehicle Transfers issued
61
Pistol Permits issued
16
Gunsmiths and Dealers' Licenses issued
2
Permits to Purchase Pistol 1
Complete inspection of all unoccupied dwellings 3
The past year has brought credence to the often re- peated warning that the completion of the Mid-Cape High- way would greatly increase our summertime traffic problem. This summer was without doubt our peak year to date and there is more to come.
To help cope with a situation of general increase in all phases of Police work, this department employed a sec- ond full time man for day work during the busy months. This arrangement proved very satisfactory and the added
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services which the department was able to render brought many complimentary comments from residents and visitors alike.
The safety and convenience of the people who use our roads and parking areas is of prime importance to your Police Department. I recommend that serious consideration be given to the painting of white lines on town roads ... Especially at intersections. Also that legible and suitable Parking signs be placed in parking areas where needed.
I am going to take this opportunity to thank all the town officials for their support and cooperation. I also want to express my appreciation to the Orleans Police Depart- ment and to the Communication Center and its personnel. Their cooperation and assistance is sincerely appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
WINFRED J. KNOWLES Chief of Police.
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Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1958.
Scales 5,000 to 10,000 pounds Adjusted 1 Sealed 1
Scales under 100 pounds
Adjusted 2 Sealed 5
Weights
Sealed 2
Gasoline Meters 1 inch or less
Adjusted 3 Sealed 15
Kerosene measuring devices
Adjusted 1 Sealed 3
Total
Adjusted 7 Sealed 26
Gasoline Meter Retests 2
Total amount of Fee collected $23.45.
Respectfully submitted
STANLEY M. WALKER
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report of The Eastham Recreation Commission
To the Board of Selectmen :
The basketball program for boys held on Saturday mornings at the Eastham Elementary School was only moderately successful. Attendance of the 3rd to 5th grades was spasmodic and the 6th to 8th grades was poor. The high school students always had good attendance and re- spected the privilege of using the gymnasium.
The adult volly ball programs for men and women were well attended, and it certainly seems as if this will remain a fixture among commission sponsored activities.
Little League Baseball progressed satisfactorily and once again Eastham entered two teams in a combined Orleans- Eastham Little League. Bruce MacPherson and Jim Kew coached the Blue team, and Jay Schofield coached the Red team. Next summer the league will be expanded to include teams from Brewster.
Our Pony League Team was coached by Doug Higgins from Orleans, and although the team did well in league play with Orleans and Harwich, the program may be aban- doned. Doug reported difficulty in fielding a team at some of the games, the reason being that many of the boys in this age group work during the summer months.
Swimming has proven to be increasingly more success- ful and efficient each year. Sharon Tarvers, our instructor, said that 301 children registered before and during the
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course, and that certificates were given to 1 Senior Life Saver, 20 Junior Life Savers, 16 Swimmers, 15 Intermediates, and 25 Beginners. The size of the classes calls for continued expansion in facilities and instruction.
The annual Halloween Party was well attended; there were games, a talent show, prizes and food for everyone.
The Recreation Commission is sponsoring an article in the town warrant for the purpose of constructing a much requested tennis court. We are hoping this article will be well received.
Respectfully submitted,
Leonard Tarvers, Chairman Howard Brewer, Secretary Mrs. Walter MacPherson Leroy Babbit Edward Brown
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Report of The Shellfish Constable
To the Board of Selectmen :
During the year 1958 a total of 200 bushels of quahogs were planted in Salt Pond River. One hundred bushels of oysters were planted on the North side of Salt Pond. Re- sults, 109 bushels of oysters were taken up.
From July 6th to September 24th there were 835 twelve quart pails of quahogs taken from Salt Pond.
There is a good setting of soft shell clams all around the pond.
There were 3,336 bushels of quahogs taken from Cape Cod Bay, 2,286 bags of Bay scallops and 157 bushels of mussels taken during the year. !
During the year a total of 97 bushels of green crabs were destroyed.
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