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The following table shows permits granted :
Type
Number
Residential
78
Non-residential
21
Additions and Alterations
39
Total
138
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH L. ROGERS
Building Inspector
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CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit the annual Civil Defense report.
Due to the hurricane "Esther," on September 21, 1961, the Civil Defense office was alerted at 3:30 A.M., and the Police and Fire departments were also notified of expected hurricane winds and high tides. During the day thirty-one persons registered at the reception center located in the Town Hall basement. The Police and Fire Departments, along with a representative of the Red Cross, reported to ('ivil Defense and remained on duty throughout the day.
This past year there has been much talk, but little action. on the proposed National fallout shelter program. However, at this writing, the Federal Government has taken steps to initiate this proposal. I have attended sev- eral meetings in Boston, Middleboro and Bridgewater, sponsored by the Corps of Engineer and M. C. D. A. on the proposed program. Contracts have been let to civilian architects to make surveys of existing structures suitable for converting into fallout shelters to acommodate fifty or more persons. The architect for the area is Walter Gaf- fnev of Hyannis. The survey on the Cape has been started and it is hoped that the survey of Eastham will be made by March 1st.
Recommendations will be made by the survey team on alterations to be made to structures for suitable shelters. After the alterations have been made the shelters will be stocked with emergency supplies by the federal Govern- ment.
This is a worth while program and I ask the residents of Eastham to cooperate 100 percent to make it a success.
Repectfully submitted, CLARENCE E. DOUGHTY, Civilian Defense Director
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REPORT OF THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.
1961
To : Board of Health Town of Eastham Massachusetts
For the second consecutive year, no cases of paralytic poliomyelitis were reported. The immunization program against this disease has been continued, and a fifthi dose of vaccine has been given to children in the first grades and kindergartens, who entered school in September. Ap- proximately one half of the schools in the County were covered during the fall sessions and the remainder will be covered early in 1962.
As a special project, we have examined a represen- tative sample of waters taken from private wells in the thickly populated villages of Orleans and Wellfleet. Bacterial contamination was found in a larger number of wells than we would usually expect, and using one chemi- cal constituent of detergent powders as an index, we found that pollution of the ground waters by sewage is present- ing a problem. In this connection, we would point out the increase in the incidence of infectious hepatitis, which has occurred in this County. This is one virus disease, where water supplies have been implicated as a transmitting agent. We can also strongly suspect that other enteric virus diseases are also carried by contami- nated water supplies. Part of the solution of this problem. would be the extension of public water supplies to thickly populated areas not now served, and more adequate at-
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tention to the water supplies of proposed subdivisions where small building lots are involved. In addition, the construction of public sewerage systems in some of our Towns is indicated.
Activities of the Department as indicated in the sta- tistical summary were carried out at about the same level as last year.
Staff of the Department as of December 31, 1961:
Fred L. Moore, M.D., C.M., M.P.H., Health Officer Mary Susich, R.N., B.S., M.P.H., Nursing Educational Director
Anne P. Halliday, A.B., M.S.S., Psychiatric Social Worker
Alice A. Dalzell, Dental Hygienist
Edward H. Tateosian, B.S., R.S., Sanitary Inspector
Richard M. Sturtevant, B.S., M.Sc., Sanitary Inspector
Leo H. Decoteau, A.B., Sanitary Inspector
Ruth V. Crocker, Principal Clerk
Edwina Wheeler, Jr. Clerk and Stenographer
Alice M. Fleming, M.D., Child Psychiatrist. (Part Time) Gershen Rosenblum Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist (Part Time)
Statistical Summary
Administrative:
Miles Travelled
59478
Individuals Interviewed
2915
Meetings Attended
295
Lectures, etc. 39
Communicable Disease Control:
Visits to Cases
147
Consultations with Physicians
18
Smallpox Vaccinations
226
Diphtheria Immunizations
1775
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Whooping Cough Immunizations Tetanus Immunizations Poliomyelitis Vaccinations Tuberculin Tests
1070
1775
1456
964
Child Hygiene :
Visits to Clinics (Infants)
137
Visits to Clinics (Preschool)
188
Visits to Clinics (Crippled Children)
364
Visits to Clinics (Mental Hygiene)
516
School Children Examined (Medical)
340
School Children Examined (Dental)
1556
Children Given Fluorine Prophylaxis
810
Total Fluorine Treatments
810
Social Service Visits 973
Sanitary Inspections :
Water Supplies
318
Sewage Disposal
344
Camps
27
Swimming Pools
99
Food Establishments
1639
Dairy Farms
15
Pasteurizing Plants
5
Miscellaneous
40
Laboratory Specimens Examined :
Water Supplies
435
Milk (Bacteriological)
144
Milk (Fats and Solids)
86
Milk (Phosphatase Tests)
25
Milk (Coliform Tests)
108
Food Handling Utensils
11944
Cases of Reportable Diseases :
Chicken Pox
152
Animal Bites 221
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Encephalitis
3
German Measles
28
Measles
144 272
Mumps
Scarlet Fever
13
Tuberculosis
8
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
1
Infectious Hepatitis
11
F. L. MOORE. M.D., C.M., M.P.II.
County Health Officer Agent, Board of Health Town of Eastham
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REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit my report of the activities of the Fire Department for the year 1961.
During the year there were fifty-six calls. I am pleased to report that of these there were only four minor house firos and five grass fires. There was one fire at the Town Dump and the remainder of the calls were of an emer- gency nature. More time was spent in class work and on drills than at actual fires.
The Eastham Taxpayers Association made a gift of $275.00 to the Eastham Firemen's Relief Association. This, together with a gift of $100.00 from Dr. Christiansen, made it possible to purchase an additional resuscitator. We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for these generous gifts and the interest shown in the Fire De- partment.
Interest in the new fire station has been shown by donations of a kitchen sink, stove, refrigerator and a Television. Also, cabinets have been built for equipment, a meeting room and water have been added. A rescue boat has been made available to us.
Miss Anne Knowles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Knowles of South Eastham, was awarded the Association scholarship for further education.
The Firemen's Relief Association has an article in the Warrant for the purchase and equipping of a Rescue Truck.
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It is felt that with the shortage of Doctors and the ever increasing demands upon the Ambulance, a Rescue Truck would be valuable to the squad for administering First Aid and transporting the injured to a Doctor. It would also make it possible for all equipment to be available when called upon.
I would like to remind you that, according to State law, all open fires require a permit from the Fire Chief. All oil and gas fired installations must also have permits.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN H. HILFERTY Fire Chief
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REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
To the Board of Selectmen :
CHAPTER 81
To Appropriation
$ 4,000.00 By Payment $15,000.00
By State
11,000.00
Laborers' Wages $1,098.64
Surveyor's Wages 516.63
Total Wages
$1,615.27
Equipment Rental with Operators :
Trucks $3,219.00
Tractor Shovels
1,654.00
Bulldozer 376.00
Power Grader 260.00
Back-Hoe
248.00
Power Roller
102.50
Tractor & Mower
385.00
Total Equipment and Operators $6,244.50
Material and Supplies :
Asphalt $3,861.22
Hot Mix Asphalt 2,197.63
Grates and Frames 267.78
Catch Basins 248.88
Metal Culverts
245.70
Loam 252.00
Express 35.10
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Cement
2.26
Brush Killer
28.50
Gasoline
1.16
Total Materials
$7,140.23
$15,000.00
The following roads were given asphalt treatment dur- ing 1961 :
Bay View
Cole
Fort Hill
Lighthouse
Schoolhouse
Little Creek
Patterson
Shurtleff
Campground
South Sunken Meadow
('able
Ellis
Aspinet
Great Pond
Herring Brook
Respectfully submitted,
NATHAN A. NICKERSON, SR.
Highway Surveyor
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE
To the Board of Selectmen:
As directed at the 1961 Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Eastham, the Library Building Committee con- sisted of the Board of Library Trustees and two other members, Mr. Clayton O. Horton and Mr. Wallace S. Woodworth, who were appointed by the moderator. Plans and specifications were prepared. after numerous meet- ings, and bids for construction of the Library addition were asked for on June 17. On July 15th the contract for the work was awarded to the low bidder. Erickson & Whiting, Inc., of Eastham. On November 27th the Com- mittee approved and formally accepted the addition to the Library as being constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
We. the Committee. feel that the Town of Eastham has gained a well-built and attractive asset at a moderate cost, and we hope all the townspeople will visit the Library to see what has been accomplished.
The Chairman of the Committee wishes to take this opportunity to thank each member of the committee for his and her co-operation and support throughout the en- tire period of planning and construction.
Respectfully submitted.
JOHN B. CURTISS. Chairman SADIE F. FLINT FREDERICK H. JEWELL WALLACE S. WOODWORTH CLAYTON O. HORTON Library Building Committee
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LIBRARY TRUSTEES REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen :
It is gratifying to the Board of Library Trustees to report that in the year of 1961 the Eastham Public Library has been enlarged in size and scope, thus able to serve more adequately the people of the Town. The additional space made available by the new addition has allowed the separation of the library functions, so that now there are reading and study areas supplementing the regular acti- vity of circulation of reading matter.
During the two-month period when the Library was closed, when construction of the new addition was being completed, volunteer help examined all books in the Library. Damaged books were either repaired or discarded, and duplicate and obsolete books were withdrawn. A shelf- list card was typed for each book remaining, to form an accurate inventory file, and the main card file is being brought up to date. The Trustees wish to express again their most sincere thanks to all who aided in this work.
Mrs. Christine Young, librarian since July, 1959, re- signed as of September 30, 1961. Mrs. Sadie Flint was ap- pointed librarian effective December 1, 1961.
The number of volumes now on the shelves at the Library is approximately 7,200. Until all work has been completed on the new shelf list of books, it is impossible to give exact figures and classifications. In future reports these figures will be available. Circulation figures for the ten months of the year that the Library was open show that over 8,600 books and 1,000 magazines were loaned;
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and approximately 4,400 visits were made by patrons. A total of $60.00 was received as fees from non-tax-paying borrowers, and $36.98 was collected as library fines.
Patronage of the Library was very heavy during the summer months. We hope that the winter months will continue this trend toward an increased use of the facili- ties available, as we feel that the Library now has more to offer for our patrons, with quiet areas to read and study. From now on, the current issues of magazines will not circulate, so will be available at the reading table in the Library.
Throughout the past year many books have been given to the Library, and our sincere thanks go to the donors. Gifts of books are always welcome, as it not only adds new titles to our shelves, but in many cases allows us to replace our worn copies with copies in better condition. In the coming year we plan to analyze our circulation of books and magazines to determine the classes of such most in demand. This will provide a guide for future purchasing.
Mrs. Flint, a trustee since 1959, has decided not to run for re-election, and we, the two other members of the board, wish to thank her for her help and cooperation in all of our endeavors.
Respectfully submitted,
SADIE F. FLINT, Chairman FREDERICK H. JEWELL
JOHN B. CURTISS Board of Library Trustees
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EASTHAM NON-RESIDENT TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION
To the Board of Selectmen :
During the past year our association has gained many new members with increased interest.
In general, the members are pleaesd with the conduct of Town Affairs although there has been some discussion of parking problems at the Town beaches. Since to summer visitors the beaches are the prime attraction of the Town, we feel that this problem needs careful consideration and action.
At our June meeting we learned of the activities of The Eastham Board of Trade and Information Booth with Mr. Fred G. LaPiana, Jr., as speaker.
At our August meeting Mr. Richard VanderMay told of the development of the Eastham Vacationist's Handbook which we all enjoy. We also voted to contribute $275 to the Fireman's Relief Association to be used toward the purchase of a new portable resucitator. We are happy to be able to do this since we are interested in all Town affairs and invite all officials to attend our meetings. We particu- larly wish to thank the Selectmen for their co-operation in attending our meetings and answering the questions of our members.
For 1962, we are vitally interested in the tax situation with respect to 100% valuation, but have confidence that the Town Officials and voters of Eastham will act for the best interests of all.
Respectfully submitted,
Eastham Nonresident Taxpayers Association Herman M. Polley, President
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TOWN NURSE'S REPORT, 1961
To the Board of Selectmen :
It is with pleasure that I submit my 5th annual report.
House calls
381
Ante-natal
13
Post-natal
4
New babies
15
Old age assistance
32
Veterans
3
Civilian Defense
1 day
Transportation
Patient to doctor's office
1
Ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital
4
Ambulance to Pocasset
1
Ambulance to Taunton State Hospital 1
Police Call
1
Conferences
Doctors
6
Taunton social worker
3
Barnstable social worker
2
Eastham social worker
3
Meetings
Public Health ; Dennis, Yarmouth, Taunton, Orleans, Bourne, Sandwich, Dennisport, Barnstable (2) 10
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Workshop
Held at Simmon's Boston, "Interviewing
and Counseling" 5 days Miles 2,371. Nursing fees collected $183.75.
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, Doctors, resi- dents and vacationists for their help and co-operation in the Public Health program, and a grateful "thank you" to Mrs. Elizabeth Penney who so efficiently substituted for me when I was on sick leave and vacation.
A resident kindly donated $20.00. With this money I will purchase an article which will be on loan to anyone in the Town. We now have a collection of articles that are useful for the sick or injured in the home, and they are available on loan to any resident. If anyone has a need of anything, please call the school office, Orleans 808R, or my home, Orleans 390J.
Respectfully submitted,
A. MAY DUNPHY, R.N.
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OLD WINDMILL REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen :
Herein is a brief report of the activities of the Old Mill for the 1961 season.
The Mill was opened on June tenth and did not close until October first, which is the longest period it has been open to date. It is one of the few points of interest on the Cape which remained open after Labor Day. The Old Mill is one of the regular stops on the chartered bus lines and several times during the summer there were as many as three bus loads visiting the Mill at the same time.
There were many favorable comments on the grounds surrounding the mill. The simple landscaping and the vast expanse of green grass is most attractive.
Over twenty-five thousand persons signed the Guest Book and countless other visitors did not sign.
Sales this past year amounted to $1,312.12 and the dona- tions totaled $773.50.
Respectfully submitted.
HAROLD R. COLE Miller
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
To the Board of Selectmen :
The year 1961 has been a momentous one in the Town's history with the National Seashore Bill having been passed. Your Planning Board, opposed to the Park in its entirety, held out for substantial reductions in area when it was obvious the bill's total defeat was well nigh impossible.
Nearly all of the area between Schoolhouse and Nauset roads was saved for the Town, as was a portion running westerly from the junction of Nauset and Cable roads and northerly to the Wellfleet line. At the hearings in Wash- ington, shortly before the Bill was passed, two Board mem- bers in company with two Selectmen worked for further area reductions designed to place the Park boundaries roughly parallel to the ocean beach and one half mile inland. This attempt was defeated and much of our most valuable land was thus lost to the Town.
Mr. Clarence Doughty, presently President of the Cape Cod Association of Planning Boards, is now working withı the Association in conjunction with the Blair Associates' Economic Survey of the Cape to work out any modifica- tions in planning which may be necessitated by the advent of the Park. We anticipate the help this Board will re- ceive from the Blair Associates in their capacity as master planners will be of invaluable assistance insofar as plan- ning for the remaining remnant of the Town is concerned.
The number of subdivisions approved this year was only six, which amounts to a decrease of nine over last
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year. With such a large amount of the Town having been lost to the Park we believe the number of subdivisions in the future will soon be practically nil. The Planning Board will be faced with other probems arising from the con- stanty changing times and the increased pressures brought about by the advent of the Park and we welcome any suggestions the people may have relative to this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE A. MOORE, Chm. PRESCOTT B. CUMMINGS CHARLES DEANE A. HENRY NICKERSON CLARENCE E. DOUGHTY
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Eastham :
I hereby submit my report of duties and activities of the Police Department of the Town of Eastham.
1. PATROL DUTIES :
Covering the entire town year round. 30,147 miles driven by Police Cruiser.
Approximately 300 miles by other cars used in Police work.
From June to September the cruiser was in patrol operation for 19 hours per day.
2. PARKING AREAS:
Parking cars at all large functions at Town Hall.
Parking cars at Nauset Light Beach and Coast Guard Beach when needed.
Attending to parking at churches when improper on street parking would create a traffic hazard.
3. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND VIOLATIONS :
Written warnings issued 16
License and /or registrations referred to
Registry for action 96
Auto accidents investigated
28
Motor vehicle accidents, damage in excess of of $200.00 and or personal injuries
10
Minor accidents 18
Motor Vehicle Court cases 6
Arrests for Motor Vehicle Violation 3
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4. COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS:
Total 726
Breaking and Entering
5
Malicious destruction of Property, estimated damage $288.00 4
Motor Boat accident
1
Prowler complaints
3
Drunks arrested
3
Assault and Battery
1
U'se of false identification papers to purchase liquor 1
Illegal Use of Firearms
4
Disturbing the Peace
5
Violation of Curfew
1
Dog Complaints
Dogs killed by motor vehicles
6
Arrests
19
Sudden Death
1
Assisted in Emergencies
6
Lost Child
3
Trip to Cod Cod Hospital
1
Summoned 20
5. ROUTINE DUTIES:
Assists to other Police Departments
17
Assists by other Police Departments 23
Messages delivered to and from residents and summer visitors
87
Motor Vehicle transfers
23
Pistol Permits issued
10
Gunsmith and Dealer Licenses issued
2
Complete Inspections of Unoccupied Dwellings 2
Permits for Beach Parties 70
During the past year a new and very successful beach regulation was set up and enforced. All persons planning heach parties after 6 P.M. were required to first obtain a
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permit from this department. It was further required of all juvenile groups that an adult be held responsible for conduct and for cleaning up the area used. At first this regulation provoked criticism and misunderstanding from some local citizens, but as the summer progressed its worthiness became a proven fact.
I am pleased to report a drop in the number of seri- us accidents involving property damage and personal in- juries. This, in the face of ever increasing summer traffic is a real achievement. I would like to think that this drop is due in part to strict law enforcement and also to a general public awareness to the danger of highway care- lessness brought out by national, state and local highway safety campaigns.
In the past I have recommended an annual program to paint and maintain the white traffic lines on all town roads. Also, that proper and suitable traffic control signs be erected in areas where needed. These two factors will greatly assist in making our town safer and more con- venient for our many summer visitors. This year I have asked that an article be inserted in the annual warrant to begin this program. I would appreciate everyone's support.
I am going to take this opportunity to thank the Selectmen and other Town Officials, the officers of this department and the Orleans Police Department for their excellent support and cooperation. It has been a pleasure working for and with them. Any recommendations that will tend to make a better police department will be sincerely appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
WINFRED J. KNOWLES Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE EASTHAM RECREATION COMMISSION
To the Board of Selectmen :
The Eastham Recreation Commission, as in the past, devoted the appropriation voted by the Town to the plan- ning and supervising of athletic programs for the children of the townspeople, summer residents and visitors.
A new member, Mr. Dick Mulholland, joined the forces of the Commission after the February town election.
Eastham continues to sponsor an excellent Baseball program and, as usual, this past summer combined forces with Orleans and Brewster to formulate the very suc- cessful Nauset Little League, under the direction of Mr. John Donahue, with two teams from Eastham participat- ing. A Major League Team and a Minor League were spon- sored. There were approximately forty boys, ranging in age from eight through twelve, participating enthusiasti- cally. Bruce MacPherson handled the Major League team and Fred Carey handled the Minor League team. Mr. Dick Mulholland gave his time and devotion to a farm team for the younger, more inexperienced boys. The season was, as usual, most successful and rewarding for our Eastham boys and they were rewarded by the annual trip to Fenway Park, Boston, in August, to see the Red Sox play.
The ever popular Swimming Program was again car- ried on with the same success as in the past. Miss Elaine Plante was Senior Instructor, assisted by Miss Peggy Lamb. A report from the Senior Instructor reveals about 220 registrants participating in the program throughout the eight week period. Approximately sixty youngster com- pleted the requirements for certification. Unlike previous years, classes were conducted five days each week instead of three. This proved very successful and made it possible for the instructors to give each class a longer period for instruction and more classes for each division could be held.
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The annual Hallowe'en Party was held on traditional October 31, 1961, at 7:30 P.M., at the Town Hall with 150 youngsters and oldsters attending. The program got under way with the ever popular costume parade, with Mr. Harold Jennings acting as master of ceremonies, assisted by Dick Mulholland. A good time was had by all with games and the ever popular talent show, and prizes were awarded. Traditional Hallowe'en goodies were served and a noisy but enjoyable time was had by all who attended.
A Soccer program was conducted by Mr. John Don- ahue, through October and November, on Saturday morn- ings for all interested boys. At this writing the Basketball program, under the direction of Mr. Donahue is being conducted for boys in Eastham, with regular scheduled games being played on Saturday mornings with combined teams from Orleans.
The Commission, with the approval of the Eastham School Committee, has purchased two sections of bleacher seats which are to be erected on the baseball field at the Eastham Elementary School grounds. They have been stored for the winter but will be erected as warm weather blossoms forth.
It is the desire and the enthusiastic hope of the East. ham Recreation Commission that in the very near future, with the cooperation of the Town Fathers and the towns- people, that arrangements can be made to erect an enclosed Ice Skating Rink where young and old participate in this very popular activity, something that is sorely needed for this area.
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