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EDWARD BENZ, Chairman
ROBERT HOLMES, Vice-Chairman
WALLACE WOODWORTH, Treasurer
DAVID CRARY, Secretary
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit my report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1962.
One hundred and fifty-eight (158) building permits were issued with an estimated cost of $835,445.00. Fifty- seven (57) permits were issued for cesspools.
Fees collected and paid to Town Treasurer was $852.00 for buildings and $27.50 for cesspools.
The following table shows permits granted :
Type
Number
Residential
108
Non-residential
25
Additions and Alterations
25
Total
158
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH L. ROGERS
Building Inspector
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CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen :
During the past year a survey was completed, by the Corp of Engineers, to determine the usefulness of existing public buildings as fallout shelters. As of this date no buildings within the town have been licensed as fallout shelters. There are several private fallout shelters in town, and there is as least one under construction at the present time. Information and plans for several types of shelter are available to interested persons, on request.
During the recent Cuban crisis various phases of the State and Federal Civil Defense programs were accelerated. However, the Sector office in South Dennis has not been reopened. All contacts with the MCDA is now handled through the Area office in Bridgewater.
On October seventh we received an alert on hurricane "Daisy". The alert came through at 12:40 A.M. and re- mained in effect until the next night. However, we were spared the ordeal of another hurricane.
We have just received approval by the State and Federal Civil Defense of our town operational plans and program papers. This qualifies the town for reimbursement of part of our civil defense expenditures from the Federal government.
Respectfully submitted,
CLARENCE E. DOUGHTY
Civilian Defense Director
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REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
To the Board of Selectmen :
I respectfully submit the report of the Eastham Fire Department.
As the Town grows and the visitors continue to in- crease their vacations in Eastham, so do the demands of the Town Departments. Also the shortage of Doctors is evident by the increased demands for the Res- cue Squad.
The one ton panel truck was delivered to the Fire Department on July 17th, and on July 20th, the partially finished Rescue truck was in service to transport a seriously burned man to the Cape Cod Hospital. The total number of Rescue calls for the year was 65. All of the men on the Rescue Squad have worked hard to get the unit in shape. During 1963 more necessary equipment will be purchased and more cabinets will be installed.
The total number of calls that came in for the Fire Department was 113. The breakdown is as follows:
Emergency 65 Investigations 16 Car fires 5
House Fires 3 Out of Town 2 Drills 12
Oil Fires 2 Grass & Wood 17 False 3
The dry spell in April and May, along with heavy winds, created some serious fires. Three fires burned over six acres of grass and woodland.
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Last spring First Aid classes were conducted by Rescue Captain Ernest Hollis in standard, advanced and atomic courses. Fire Drills were conducted monthly by Deputy Allen Corbett and Deputy Arthur Nickerson. Drills were also held at the Barnstable Fire Training School. In October a two day seminar was conducted at the Barn- stable County Fire Training School by some of the finest instructors in New England. Also, a fire demonstration was presented at the rear of the fire station for the Town Citizens.
In the town Warrant the Fire Department is re- questing money for the purchase of dual tone-controlled radio receivers, one for each fireman. This will assure a more efficient department and will bring it close to being a full time Fire department. With the expected ad- vent of dial phones this year, I feel that this item is most necessary. Another article in the Warrant requests the sum of $1,000.00 to replace the patrol truck, and equip it. The present truck is in need of extensive repairs and at present can be replaced for a reasonable price.
I wish to thank all of the firemen for their interest and co-operation during the past year.
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 $976.50
Surveyor's Wages 484.75
Total Wages
$1,461.25
Equipment Rentals with Operators :
Trucks $3,636.00
Tractor Shovels
2,006.00
Bulldozer 468.00
Power Grader 228.00
Tractor & Rotary Mower 335.50
Total Equipment and Operators $6,673.50
Material and Supplies :
Asphalt $5,675.37
Hot Mix
1,163.01
Weed Killer 22.77
Transportation Charges 3.29
Gasoline .81
$6,865.25
$15,000.00
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The following roads were given Asphalt treatment dur- ing 1962.
Kingsbury Beach Road
Chapin
Locust
Patterson
Mill
Herring Brook Pond
Samoset
Cole
Governor Prence
Light House
Bridge
Nauset
Massasoit
Weir
Sunken Meadow, North
Doane
Steele Higgins
Little Creek
School House
McKoy
Respectfully submitted,
NATHAN A. NICKERSON, SR.
Highway Surveyor
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LIBRARY TRUSTEES REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen :
The library has had a busy year and the librarian's report shows the progress that has been made in the in- creased circulation of books and magazines, increase in the number of library patrons, and the favorable comment of resident, summer, and casual visitors about the new addition and improvements in general.
Mrs. Sadie Flint became librarian on December 1st, 1961 and has served admirably, given a great deal of extra time, taken the courses offered by the State on Cape Cod, and cooperated with your trustees in every possible way.
Apart from the new addition which was reported on last year, your library property has been further improved with the partial clearing of the wooded area between the library and the pond, which opened an attractive view that has been much commented upon, the balance of the clear- ing will be completed in 1963. A sidewalk from the road to the library is a further improvement and especially in bad weather. Two of your trustees personally painted the floor of the library porch to protect it for the winter, but the old part of the library is in need of painting, and it is planned to take care of this in 1963.
The interior is in excellent condition, a second new library table was added. All the new furniture was built by the State department of correction at very reasonable prices, this work helps to support this state institution. We plan to have them build a library charging desk in 1963 if possible. For the first time your library has its own typewriter, a very necessary piece of library equipment.
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The several hundred books that were weeded out be- cause they were worn or no longer served a useful purpose. were checked a second time by your librarian and trus- tees. Some of these were given to the Barnstable County House of Correction, some were to be shipped to less fortunate libraries in the South, some to the Morgan Memorial, and obsolete magazines to the Eastham Boy Scout paper drive. Care was taken that nothing of value was disposed of.
With the high price of new books and limited funds to purchase them, great care is taken in the selection of books, for we have to provide for pre-school, elementary school, make regular additions of books on the high school reading lists, adult fiction and non-fiction. In 1963 we plan to apply for the available State aid for libraries which will give us more money for books. Your trustees are taking part in the Cape Cod Library Club activities, and plan to avail ourselves of any useful advantages that will be offer- ed under the State Regional Library Organization now being set up, the one for the Cape and Islands will be located in the Falmouth library. We will be able to get loan collections of books, be able to borrow reference and other books not avialable locally, other useful services at no cost, including training courses for librarians.
For the first time we celebrated Children's book week with the cooperation of the teachers and children of the Eastham Elementary School. The 4th, 5th and 6th grades provided book week posters, and a book was placed in the library in the name of each boy and girl winner in each grade. With the interest shown we hope this will be an annual occasion. We would also like to make the library useful to the community for other possible activities.
The Doane Family Association of America, Inc. have provided the library with a locked bookcase file in which will be housed the Doane family books and papers for
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reference. Deacon John Doane was one of the founders of Eastham, and this was the logical library in which to house this valuable reference material.
The library has received gifts of many new and used books from townspeople, summer residents, visitors, organ- izations, publishers, and authors. These have been greatly appreciated, and such gifts are always welcome.
The resignation of trustee John Curtiss was accepted with regret by the Board of Selectmen, for he made a great contribution to the building of the new addition. Otto Nickerson was appointed to fill the vacancy until the next election, and as he had previously served as library trustee, he was welcomed as an experienced trustee.
The library belongs to the taxpayers of Eastham, the more the residents use it, the better it serves the com- munity. More and more high school students are using the library and this is a good sign. The library is a comfort- able and attractive place to read current magazines, use the reference or other books-or take magazines and books home.
Your librarian and trustees look forward to another successful year in providing the town with ever improving library services. Suggestions are welcomed and will be given serious consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Frederick H. Jewell, Chairman (Mrs.) Dorrice M. Mayo Otto E. Nickerson
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REPORT OF THE TOWN LIBRARIAN
To the Board of Selectmen :
Before giving the statistics pertaining to the library, it seems appropriate to begin with a few remarks concern- ing our new addition. As librarian for the past year, it has been my good fortune to hear many exclamations of admiration and appreciation for our enlarged library. The large new room offers space for browsing, restful reading or reference work. The picture window on the north opens the whole building to a new vista of pine and pond. Whether blanketed by snow, as now, or in its summer finery the view is most attractive.
The number of people using the library this year was 6,087. Three hundred and fifty-four families are registered and last summer 110 transient families borrowed books.
Circulation of books was 9.875 and that of magazines was 1100.
Fines on overdue books brought in $119.85. Deposits by non-taxpayers were $70.00.
Respectfully submitted,
SADIE F. FLINT, Librarian
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TOWN NURSE'S REPORT, 1962
To the Board of Selectmen :
It is with pleasure that I submit my sixth annual re- port.
House Calls
445
Ante-natal
12
Post-natal 6
Old Age Assistance
27
Aid to Dependent Children
2
Tuberculosis 3
Transportation
Cape Cod Hospital
4
Nursing Homes
2
Doctors' Offices
16
Ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital
2
Taunton
1
Police Call
1
Meetings and Conferences
Public Health, Brockton
1
Barnstable, Hyannis, Taunton
3
Mental Health
3
Social Workers
8
Doctors
19
Clinics
Sabin Oral Vaccine, held May and June, Type 1 and 3 117
Fluoridation for Pre-School Children
held in August by Mrs. Alice Dalzell 15
Referred to Crippled Children's Clinic 2
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Workshop
Held at Simmon's Boston. "Public Heath and trends affecting school nursing" Attended 5 days
Miles 2,722. Nursing fees collected $250.25
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen. Doctors and residents for their help, advice and cooperation in the Public Health program, also the volunteer helpers for their time so willingly given to assist me at the clinics. A grate- ful thank you to Mrs. Elizabeth Penney who so kindly substituted during my vacation and when I was absent from town attending conferences.
We have been fortunate during the year to have had donations of more articles which may be loaned to residents requiring them. These articles are stored in the Fire House and may be taken on request. In order to keep track of these items I ask that anyone taking an article sign the book, and the date taken, and also sign when the article is returned.
If at any time I can be of help. please call 390-J, or the school office 808-R.
Respectfully submitted,
A. MAY DUNPHY, R.N. Town Nurse
OLD WINDMILL REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen :
The Old Windmill was opened on June 8th and re- mained open until October 4th this past year.
Through the efforts of J. Robert Whiting, it was put in good operating condition and eight hundred pounds of corn were ground in only four hours.
Over twenty-eight thousand visitors signed the Guest Book, and as usual there were several thousand who did not sign.
Donations amounted to $733.08, and the sale of souvenir items amounted to $1,903.87.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD R. COLE Miller
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
To the Board of Selectmen:
The year 1962 has been one presenting important de- cisions, which are projecting into 1963, relative to zoning in the area of the National Seashore. While the Sea- shore has not yet been formally "established", the local staff of the National Park Service has been set up and is functioning and it is but a matter of months before suffi- cient federal and state owned lands will be within their jurisdiction to allow the Secretary of the Interior to declare the National Seashore officially "established".
With the Seashore factually, it not officially, here, your Planning Board entered negotiations on requirements for zoning the area in a spirit of cooperation. The warmth of a budding friendship was further enhanced by the friendship so liberally extended in speeches to our local organizations by the Parks' Mr. Gibbs and Mr. Thompson, two men of inestimable value to the Park Service in local relations.
With the publishing of the "general criteria or stand- ards" for zoning by Secretary Udall in the Federal Register on July 14, 1962, the road to agreement seemed smooth, as with minor changes our existing zoning met the literal requirements.
However, on requesting the Secretary to name a repre- sentative authorized to interpret acceptable specific terms in the zoning we found representation was direct from Wash- ington. We were shocked as the interpretations of specific terms limited basic rights of individual owners generally recognized under zoning. However, after persistent negotia- tions on both sides, agreement has been reached on all but
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a few out of some nineteen points. Only one was of vital importance. The Planning Board felt the issues surrounding the choice of a 40,000 square foot or 3 acre lot size should be clearly brought forth for expression of opinion by the people of Eastham before the Board's final report and recom- mendation is made.
Hence, a hearing on proposed zoning setting up a Sea- shore District has not only been legally advertised and posted for January 10, 1963, but copies were mailed to all residents. The people attending the hearing expressed approval of the 3 acre lot size, thus clearing the way for full accord at the Annual Town Meeting.
Otherwise, the Board approved some eleven subdivisions and rejected a couple in the preliminary stage.
An eye has been kept on the progress of the Blair & Stein Economic Survey and Planning Report but no con- clusions have reached the final stage yet. Mr. Clarence Doughty has been reelected President of the Cape Cod As- sociation of Planning Boards and is our chief watcher of this report.
The Planning Board sincerely invites suggestions the people may have relative to planning and zoning designed to the general public's interests and advantage.
Respectfully submitted,
PRESCOTT B. CUMMINGS, Chairman CLARENCE E. DOUGHTY, Vice Chairman HARRY TAYLOR, Secretary and Clerk MAURICE A. MOORE CHARLES N. DEANE Planning Board
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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.
30,261 miles driven by Police Cruiser.
Approximately 360 miles by other cars used in Police work.
From May 29 to September 4 the cruiser was in patrol operation for at least 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 22
License and/or registrations referred to Registry for action 152
Auto accidents investigated
30
Motor vehicle accidents, damage in excess of $200. 23
Motor vehicle accidents, with personal injuries. 22
Fatal accidents
1
Minor accidents 7
Motor Vehicle Court cases
24
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Arrests for Motor Vehicle Violation
5
Operating under influence of Liquor
4
4. COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS : £
Total
813
Breaking and entering
8
Malicious destruction of property, estimated damage $600
4
Larceny under $100
3
Non support
1
Prowler complaints
5
Drunk arrests
9
Assault and Battery
1
Illegal use of Firearms
1
Violation of Curfew
2
Dog complaints
11
Sudden deaths
3
Drownings
1
Lost Child
1
Assists in Emergencies
7
Trips to Taunton Hospital
2
Summons Served
24
Arrested 16
5. ROUTINE DUTIES :
Assists to other Police Departments
21
Assists by other Police Departments 26
Messages delivered to and from residents and summer visitors 108
Pistol Permits issued
14
Gunsmith and Dealer Licenses issued
3
Complete inspections of Unoccupied dwellings 2
Permits for Beach Parties 25
It is especially interesting for me to refer back to Police Department reports of previous years, in some cases as far back as seven or eight years, and find that projections were made that are now being realized. For example, eight years ago marked the completion of the new Mid-Cape High-
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way. At that time it was written that if the situation con- tinued to develop as anticipation, the result would place a greater cost burden on our town to operate its police depart- ment in a manner commensurate with the requirements of our people. The constantly increasing functions and demands, borne out by successive previous reports, causes me to feel that it is in order for me to recommend and request an ex- panded police budget this year. It is my intention, if ap- proved, to use the increase to cover the cost of hiring one permanent police officer to assist me the year round.
During the past year it has become obvious to me that the increased demands make it impossible and im- practical for any one man to be on duty for 24 hours per day. Your favorable consideration of this matter will bring about the development of a more efficient police unit. This will keep the Police department in step with a rapidly growing area.
As Chief of Police I am proud to be in charge of this department and to be associated with a fine group of men who have given so unselfishly of their time and effort in making this a successful operation. Only those coming into direct contact with this group can know how well they handle themselves in every phase of police work. The group include John Alexander, George Bridgewood. Robert Deschamps. Jerry Emond, Kenneth Higgins and John O'Hara.
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 sin- cerely appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, WINFRED J. KNOWLES Chief of Police
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BOARD OF REGISTRARS
To the Board of Selectmen :
Number of registered voters January 1, 1962 840
Removed from voting list because of Death or removal to other towns 19
Added to voting list by registrars 61
Total number of registered voters January 1, 1963 Enrolled totals :
882
Republicans
502
Men 416
Democrats
64
Women 466
Independents
316
882
Any female who has married during the year must re-register in her married name, as her maiden name is automatically removed from the voting list on January 1st following her marriage.
Meetings for the registration of voters are held at stated times during the year. Notices for these meetings are posted in the post offices and Town building.
Residents may also register any week day except Saturday, at the office of the Town Clerk, during regular office hours.
Respectfully submitted,
AURORE V. KING, Chairman ELEANOR P. MILLS CONSTANCE L. CUNNINGHAM Board of Registrars
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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit my report for the year 1962;
Scales over 10,000 pounds Sealed 2
Scales under 100 pounds Non-Sealed 1 Sealed 2
Total amount of fees collected $11.50.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK A. FULLER
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF THE SHELLFISH CONSTABLE
To the Board of Selectmen :
There has been a substantial increase in commercial shellfishing, most of which was done by draggers in Cape Cod Bay.
The following is a conservative estimate of shellfish taken from Eastham waters in 1962 by commercial fisher- men and the approximate value of same:
Quahaugs
24,000 Bushels
Scallops 4,000 Bushels
Mussels 12,000 Bushels
Approximate value to fishermen $112,000.00.
Due to the fact that the Division of Marine Fisheries could not meet the demands of the towns for quahaugs and seed this year the Salt Pond area has not been restocked
I recommend that the town be prepared to restock this area in the early spring either through the Division of Marine Fisheries or from our own draggers in Cape Cod Bay.
Respectfully submitted,
LLOYD A. MAYO,
Shellfish Constable
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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 clearance was required. There were only a few overhanging limbs to be removed. The Department planted 4 Willow trees at Great Pond Landing, two at Lawton Pond Landing and also some Red Pine and Black Pine were planted around Town.
To date none of the Elm trees on Town roads have been invested with Dutch Elm Disease and it is hoped that they will remain healthy.
The spraying program continues to be carried on to good advantage and the budget for this appears adequate for the ensuing year.
I want to thank the townspeople for their confidence shown by electing me to this office again. I have enjoyed doing this work for the Town's benefit.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES P. ESCOBAR
Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE EASTHAM VACATIONISTS' HANDBOOK
The Handbook Committee is pleased to report that the 1962 issue was as successful, or probably more so, as earlier issues were. As usual, the first copies were distributed just prior to the Memorial Day week-end.
The Handbook for 1962 contained 44 pages, and the printing was increased to 27,500 copies. All copies were distributed by Labor Day. The distribution, as usual, was to the many advertisers, the Town Hall, the Windmill, all the information centers of the Cape Cod Chamber of Com- merce, and to the information booth of our own Eastham Board of Trade.
The committee would like to thank those citizens of Eastham, and all other friends, who once again assisted in the preparation of the Handbook with suggestions, and with the offering of photographs and text material. We earnestly solicit the continuation of this valuable assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD J. VANDER MAY, Chrm. CHARLES BORGARELLO VERENA R. DALEY HAROLD D. WHITE
WALLACE S. WOODWORTH
LOUIS K. GREGORY FREDERICK H. JEWELL
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REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT
The expenditure of Tax money has been comparatively low in 1962 for the aid to Veterans in the way of Food. Fuel, Rent, and Medical expenses. In comparison to other Cape Towns financial aid has been needed and kept at a minimum.
A number of Veterans have been helped to secure Social Security payments, Pensions, Hospitalization, and Burial allowances from both the Federal government and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Town finances are not involved in the above except in some cases where private Hospitals must be used.
I wish to thank all the Town Officers for their courteous co-operation with me for the past year.
LAWRENCE A. BAKER
Veterans Agent Director of Veterans Services Veterans Burial Agent
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WELFARE WORKER'S REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen :
It is my understanding that some of the people of the town would appreciate the breaking down of the Welfare expenditures, which I shall endeavor to do. A recent amendment to the Social Security Act, which became effec- tive on October 1, 1962, increased the Federal reimburse- ment to the towns. The total expended for Old Age Assist- ance (note below) includes $4,427.66 for medicals.
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