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59-5 Katheryn D. Calder, Prospect St., Norwell 59-6 Edward Bookman, 412 Quarry St., Quincy May 19, 1959
59-7 Dewey J. Godin, Winter St., Norwell
59-8 Alba DeAngelo, Main St., Norwell
June 12, 1959
AUCTIONEER
59-1 Ulmer Robinson, Washington St., Norwell
April 29, 1959
May 15, 1959
May 18, 1959
May 18, 1959
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Report of the Board of Health
To the Board of Selectmen
Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
As the population of Norwell increases, so does the work of the Board of Health and the problems which face the citizens of Norwell. The population of the Town has almost doubled during the last ten years. In 1959 alone, permits were issued for forty-eight new homes. While the number of shots dispensed at a polio clinic increase in direct ratio to the population in- crease, the problem of adequate sewage disposal systems for an ever-increasing number of houses is proportionately much greater.
Routine Work Performed in 1959:
Sewage disposal inspections, 40
Dead animals removed from highways, 98 Water samples analysed (public and private) School dentist, hygienist and nurse programs
Communicable disease records
Animal bite records
Rabies clinics
D. P. T. clinics.
Polio clinics, 898 shots dispensed
Milk and food licenses, 30 issued
Milk, food and drug inspections
Premature baby records, and aid as needed Care of Tuberculosis patients Miscellaneous inspections (kindergartens, trailers, camps, etc.) Complaints (from noxious odors, through rodents, to unlicensed dumps)
Jacob Lake Area
The Town has already been put to considerable expense for road construction in this area. Drainage problems are still far from solved and the sewage disposal problems connected with more new houses in this area will result in a critical situation if not carefully supervised. The Board of Health has worked close- ly with the Selectmen and other Town officials to try to keep this problem under control. It is hoped that this cooperative
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action will postpone more or less indefinitely a public sewage system.
Town Dump
Although Norwell did not "make" Time Magazine's article on town dumps last spring, you can meet almost every one of your fellow citizens (at least once) at the dump on Saturday or Sunday.
The problems resulting from this activity are many. The size of the dump has increased so rapidly that we are running out of land area. We are requesting funds to have the Town- owned land surveyed in 1960 so that we can estimate future needs. A study is currently being made to determine the advisability of moving the dump to a more suitable location.
Keeping the surface of the dump clean of refuse is a harder job each year as volume increases. If everyone who uses the dump does not cooperate by throwing refuse over the edge, it will shortly be necessary to have a full-time attendant and to limit the number of hours per day the dump is open.
The cost of gravelling also increases each year. A new location for the dump could result in the Town owning its own supply and in much reduced labor cost.
A rodent-control program was started this year with the cooperation of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and excellent results were obtained. It is planned to repeat this procedure semi-annually.
All communicable diseases must, by State law, be reported to the Board of Health. All future D. P. T. clinics will be held in the Town Hall Annex.
Complaints of any nature relative to health conditions must be made in writing over the signature of the complainant, other- wise no action will be taken.
Respectfully submitted,
LORING L. WADSWORTH, Chairman KATHERINE R. FULLER, Clerk HARLAND W. FARRAR
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BOARD OF APPEALS
Report of Zoning Board of Appeals
Board of Selectmen
Norwell, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Zoning Board of Appeals has heard or acted upon six petitions during the year as follows:
1. March 11, 1959 - Mallard Cove Associates - to establish a private tennis and swimming club and day camp in a residen- tial area, off Neal Gate Street and Old Meeting House Lane - Petition denied.
2. May 7, 1959 - Howard Shearer d/b/a Tiffany Products -- to expand woodworking shop of business in residential area prior to passage of zoning ordinances, Tiffany Road - Petition granted.
3. June 1, 1959 - Sparrell Funeral Service - to enlarge facilities of business in residential area prior to passage of zoning ordinances, Central Street - Petition granted.
4. September 30, 1959 - Harry A. Merritt - division of property on Old Oaken Bucket Road not having required area. Petition denied by default.
5. September 30, 1959 - Richard and Lorraine Dillon - permit for a trailer on lot on Mt. Blue Street. Petition denied.
6 October 7, 1959 - Maxwell VonBeidel - to add to exist- ing building on River Street not having required distance to side lot line. Petition granted.
The Board of Appeals has increased its filing fee for hear- ings from $3.00 to $10.00, which covers the actual cost of an appeal.
Respectfully submitted, SANBORN VINCENT, Chairman EARLE M. NEWTON, Secretary FREDERICK R. HART, JR. STANLEY H. RICHARDS, Associate Member HENRY J. WALTER, Associate Member
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CIVIL DEFENSE
Report of Civil Defense Agency
The past year witnessed the closing of area and sector operations for the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency, leaving the towns pretty much on their own. Although the State budget was greatly reduced, we are still required under the law to maintain a Town agency. Norwell is designated as an "evacua- tion" Town under the State and Federal operations plan, but we who are faced with this responsibility locally believe that the individual family should provide for themselves as best they can through the stockpiling of food, water and medical supplies in their own homes and through the provision of shelter areas in their homes to whatever extent is consistent with the type and construction of their house. As much information as is pos- sible will be provided through distribution of pamphlets or you may obtain information by contacting your Civil Defense Director.
The recruiting and training of wardens throughout the Town has become increasingly difficult because of apparent lack of interest, but other phases of the agency continue active.
The Auxiliary Police in particular are very active, both in training programs and by assisting the regular Police with their responsibilities. It is hoped that the traffic duty on Sunday afternoons at the corner of Route 3 and Grove Street can be continued next summer as this helped greatly to relieve a diffi- cult situation. I wish to thank these men for their continued cooperation on a tough job where the remuneration is little more than satisfaction with a job well done.
Communications is another department that is well equipped, and here again the Auxiliary Police are trained to step in as radio-telephone operators and are licensed for this work. The Emergency Communications Center is covered in a separate report.
Mrs. Helen Norris of the Welfare Department has developed a card file of all homes, their occupants and their occupations. Such a record is invaluable in checking families in case of disaster.
The April Bloodmobile this year in conjunction with the Red Cross was most disappointing, and so another was scheduled for November 11. But again the Townspeople showed a lack of interest as only 48 donors appeared. Blood for emergencies and operations simply will not be available without high cost for
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the people of Norwell unless a blood bank is built up each year through the Bloodmobile. Once again the ever-ready and ever- willing canteen unit helped out with coffee and meals for the workers and donors.
We will continue with limited means to train and equip a Civil Defense Unit which will be of real value if trouble strikes.
Respectfully submitted,
W. CLARKE ATWATER,
Director.
Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Board of Selectmen:
Weighing and measuring laws have been strictly enforced throughout the year.
Inspections have been made of all stores frequently that have measuring devices. The buying public should at all times observe weighing and measuring devices while purchasing and report any violations to me.
Reweighing of food put up for sale has been made by me on many occasions.
Oil trucks, coal trucks and gas pumps need attention. Peddlars must have licenses and this has been checked by me.
Following is an account of work performed by me and an account of fees collected:
42 Weighing and Measuring Devices Sealed
$71.85
6 Weighing and Measuring Devices Adjusted 1.95
Sealing Fees Returned to Town Treasurer 73.80
Reweighing:
Total Tested
253
Total Correct 222
Total Incorrect 17
Total Overweight
14
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN D. DICKMAN, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Report of Police Department
Board of Selectmen
Town of Norwell
Dear Sirs:
We wish to thank sincerely you and our fellow Townspeople for the support and cooperation we have received this past year.
We have been involved in many investigations and arrests that only a few years ago would be unheard of in our residential area., As population shifts our way, crime will increase pro- portionately and we must grow with direction. We have accepted the challenge to keep our budget within due bounds for this year. However, by next year I feel it will be necessary to add to our permanent force. I would also recommend some serious thought about establishing a regular ambulance service for the Town, or possibly a partnership with our neighbor, Hanover, who has a comparable problem.
The following is a partial list of our activities for 1959:
Complaints
890 Ambulance Calls 101
Investigations
310 Fires 117
Auto Accidents
74 Arrests 43
Motorists Booked
267 Court Complaints 66
Defective Equipment
385 Court Appearances 89
Break and Entering
33 Larceny
29
Missing Persons
26 Insane Commitments
6
Summons Served
114 = (Juvenile)
1
Assists to Other
Auto Transfers 501
Departments
58 Accidental Deaths
5
Respectfully submitted,
KENNETH J. BRADEEN, Chief.
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LIBRARY
Report of William J. Leonard Memorial Library
To the Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
The William J. Leonard Memorial Library reports the library is busier than ever. The demand for services has increased so rapidly we are now open Tuesday evenings as well as our regular Monday afternoon and Thursday evening.
The extra evening is being used to a large extent by school children for work in class projects and reference work.
We hope this extra evening will relieve the congestion we have had on Mondays and Thursdays. We want to thank our many borrowers for their patience in waiting their turn on these two busiest of days.
Our circulation has increased so rapidly this past year we have a hard time to keep up with the demand for our Best Sellers and old favorites.
The remedial reading books have added many new bor- rowers and we are looking forward to purchasing many more of these and reference books this coming year.
We wish to thank all the kind people who have given books to the library. We also thank members of Comb. No. 2 Norwell Fire Dept. for their most helpful cooperation this past year.
The staff looks forward to meeting and helping our many borrowers both old and new this coming year.
Mrs. Cann, Mondays 2:30-4:30.
Mrs. Duty, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9.
Respectfully yours,
LORRAINE D. DUTY, Librarian and Trustee MILDRED M. CARR, Trustee ALFRED H. PROUTY, Trustee
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LIBRARY
Report of James Library
To the Board of Selectmen:
Over the past year, the James Library has continued to supply an active and up-to-date reading and reference center for the community of Norwell. Under the direction of a com- mittee, the library attempts to meet the varied tastes, needs, and reading habits of the reading community by supplementing a collection of approximately 13,000 volumes by the purchase of some 15 to 25 books per month. The resources of the library itself are extended by gifts from private individuals and from groups. The Norwell Art Association again contributed a sum for the purchase of books relating to the arts and the Women's Club of Norwell significantly increased the library's reference department with a gift of the Encyclopedia Americana.
The demand for the library's services has increased in keep- ing with the Town's growth and development. The library not only attempts to assist the adult reading population, but also provides an important resource center for the school children. The young peoples' department is one of the busiest sections in the building both for browsing and for study; and the library staff, Librarian Mrs. John Reardon and Asst. Librarian Mrs. Edmund Anderson make themselves available as guides to young scholars in search of authors, directing Norwell's youth to works of special interest and to the special collections available within the library's confines.
The James Library, continuing its tradition of service to the Town of Norwell (a tradition which extends over a period of almost one hundred years), will endeavor over the next years to serve the Townspeople to the best of its ability.
Respectfully submitted,
MR. JOHN GOODNOW MR. VICTOR CARPENTER MRS. CARYL GAUDETTE MISS MILDRED HASTINGS MR. DAVID TURNER
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Report of the Fire Department For the Year 1959
The Board of Fire Engineers submit to the Board of Select- men and the Citizens of Norwell the following report covering the activities of the Department during the past year.
There were 182 calls received up to December 1, 1959 as outlined below:
Buildings (Includes electrical, chimney
& burners)
36
Grass & Woods Fires
67
Town Dump
5
Auto Fires
9
Resuscitator Calls
16
Mutual Aid
2
Accidents
2
Lost Child
2
False Alarms
19
Miscellaneous (Standbys etc.)
24
182
The new Communication Center went into operation on June 15, 1959. This has given the Town a complete twenty-four hour coverage with a more efficient and immediate response to all calls.
A Porto-Power tool was purchased by the Department for the purpose of extricating any person involved in a serious auto accident.
A fire hose purchase program was inaugurated which will provide each engine with two complete sets of hose.
The Department ruled that all present members of the De- partment must undergo a complete physical examination and that all persons applying for membership must submit a written report of a physical examination along with their application.
The Department placed all trucks under a preventative maintenance program which will keep them at top efficiency at all times.
Respectfully submitted, WARREN MERRITT, Chief
LORING WADSWORTH ,Deputy Chief CURTIS POWER FRANK FALCONER JOHN WINSKE FREDERICK WILLIAMS, Clerk
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DRAINAGE COMMITTEE
Report of Permanent Drainage Committee
Board of Selectmen Norwell, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Permanent Drainage Committee was formed in May, 1959. The first objective was to become familiar with existing drainage conditions and facilities. Perry Osborn conducted the rest of the Committee on field trips to all sections of the Town explaining each problem and area in detail. Loring Jacobs was retained to prepare a plan of the water shed areas of the Town. When this plan is completed, we will have the basis for future planning.
In specific problems, the Committee recommended a course of action in Washington Park. It has advised the Board of Select- men and the Planning Board on drainage issues involved in ap- proval of plans presented for the Cruckshank development and easements in the Brantwood Manor section. A number of changes were recommended in the Planning Board regulations pertaining to drainage. In general these recommendations ex- tended and redefined contractors responsibilities.
It is recommended that the Town take the following steps to eliminate existing deficiencies:
1. Steps should be taken to provide the Town with a plan of existing drainage facilities. At present no such plan exists. Its need is obvious. When Assessors' plans become available, drainage facilities together with water, gas and other utilities could be incorporated at a minimum expense. The scale of the Assessors' prints would be adjustable for this detail. A record of this type would be of great value to many Town departments.
2. Builders and developers should be required to file a permanent record plan showing location, size and type of drains and other underground utilities at the completion of construc- tion. This practice will keep the Town records up to date.
The Committee is deeply appreciative of the cooperation extended it by the various Town departments and personnel.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD E. SPLAINE ROBERT LARSON STERLING MYRICK PERRY OSBORN WILLIAM E. RITCHIE
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VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Report of the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc.
To the Selectmen:
The program from January 1, 1959 to December 31, 1959 has been as follows:
1. Home Nursing Care.
2. Well Child Clinics.
3. High School Dental Clinic.
4. Hospital beds, crutches, wheel chairs, commodes, etc., are available to all the townspeople - also an exercise bicycle for use to strengthen muscles after a broken hip or a long illness.
5. An automobile for nursing and school service.
6. Maintenance of Health Clinics at the request of Town, County and State.
7. Charity.
8. Two nursing scholarships to High School students - awarded in 1959 to Miss Joyce Griffin, who is training at Dea- coness Hospital and Miss Marjorie Vellella, at Burbank School of Nursing in Fitchburg.
The treasurer's report will show our source of income and expenditures.
We wish to thank all the people who so generously contri- buted to our Rummage Sales and our annual Membership Drive.
Home Nursing Care is ably staffed by Miss Catherine A. Roe, assisted by Mrs. Mildred Wilcox, who is available during vaca- tions, sick leave and the more active weeks of school. Each year the number of home nursing visits increases.
The Well Child Clinic had 12 clinics and there were 122 examinations during the past year. Dr. Alice Butler, pediatrician, is assisted by Mrs. Harold King and Mrs. Thomas Barstow. Mrs. Phillip Young is chairman of transportation.
The annual Membership Drive with Mrs. Theodore Dyer, chairman; Mrs. Robert Mederos, publicity; and Mrs. Earle Allen, treasurer; brought a most welcome response from 240 families, 30 of which were new and the amount contributed was $560.
The High School Dental Clinic - Dr. Robert Paterson re- signed as dentist at the close of the school year in June and his resignation was accepted with regret. Mrs. Robert Gould, dental hygienist, now conducts the clinic, which is sponsored by the
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Visiting Nurse Association of Norwell. At the high school level, this has proved to be very satisfactory. The teeth of each pupil are examined and a card sent to the parents. If prophylaxis is indicated, this is available for the fee of one dollar.
An added service for the past three years has been donations from the rummage sales of clothing for both men and women to the Plymouth County Farm.
During the past year Mrs. Charles Rounds resigned from our advisory board as she moved to Hanover. Mrs. Peirce Fuller was voted a regular member to fill this vacancy, and Mrs. Phillip Young was voted as associate member.
The Well Child Clinic has been moved to the Town Hall Annex and, with the new parking area, this has worked out very satisfactorily.
With regret we note the death in December of Mrs. C. Campbell Baird, who was a past president. She, with Mrs. H. Day Atwater, worked together in the earlier days to make this the efficient organization it is today.
The annual Meeting and Tea will be held at the Parish House, Norwell Center on Wednesday, March 2nd at 2:30 p.m,. and Mrs. Clarke Atwater will be tea chairman. The speaker will be Miss Nancy Hunt who will discuss the work of the Boston Eye Bank. This should prove to be a most interesting and im- portant subject and all are urged to attend.
Respectfully submitted,
GRACE L. SPARRELL, R.N., President.
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Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. Financial Statement January 1, 1959 to January 1, 1960
Receipts
Nursing Fees
$485.00
Dental Fees
551.65
Hygienist Fees
287.00
Well Child Clinic
123.00
Transportation (Town)
600.00
Dividends and Interest
157.92
Membership
560.37
Rummage Sale:
Spring - $1,567.00
Fall - $1,596.05
3,163.05
$5,927.99
Expenditures
Nurses' Salaries
Catherine A. Roe
$1,100.00
Relief Nurses 182.00
$1,282.00
Well Child Clinic
475.00
Dental Clinics:
Salary, Dr. Paterson
(1/2 year) $600.00
Salary, Mrs. Gould
(14 weeks)
238.00
Supplies
345.49
$1,183.49
Clerical and Telephone
258.24
Transportation
571.60
Retirement
54.00
Charity
71.14
Insurance
47.50
Social Security
27.48
Nursing Supplies
34.64
Nursing Scholarships
200.00
Equipment
46.33
General Expense
133.21
American Medical Association
3.00
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Division of Public Charities New car fund Total expenditures
3.00 500.00
4,890.63
Balance
$1,037.36
Proprietorship
South Scituate Savings Bank
$4,113.82
Mass. Investment Tr. Stock
2,000.00
Rockland Tr. Company
730.13
Lillian Brooks Fund
50.00
$6,893.95
Respectfully submitted,
EMILY T. ALLEN,
Treasurer.
Report of the School and District Nurse
Board of Selectmen
Norwell, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Morbidity Visits
1383
Infant Welfare Visits
121
Well-child Conferences
12
Immunization Clinics
7
T.B. Follow-up Visits
3
Antepartal Visits
16
Postpartal
11
In-service Courses in Public Health Nursing
1
Conferences with Health Officers
9
Respectfully submitted,
CATHERINE A. ROE, Public Health Nurse.
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TREE WARDEN AND MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
Report of Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent
Board of Selectmen
Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
As in the past the appropriations of the Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent were used to do the type of work required by these departments.
Tree planting is now a major part of the Tree Warden's work. Due to more home construction, losses of trees by various diseases, and Town acceptance of new streets, there should be an acceleration of this phase of the work and rightly so. Sixty-one shade trees of various species were planted along the roadside this year. The planting of shade trees is a long-range program. Startling results as to shade beauty cannot be expected im- mediately.
Dutch Elm Disease seems to be more prevalent with sixty- one new cases of diseased roadside trees this year. Fifty-one of these have been removed and by spring all but several ex- perimental trees will have been destroyed.
To date scientific researchers have found no cure for trees with Dutch Elm Disease nor has any disease-resistant American elm been developed for replacement planting.
Poison ivy control by chemical spraying is the most practical way to control this menace. I feel we have had good results from our spray program. Reporting the presence of poison ivy on or near our roadsides would be helpful to the tree department.
I wish to thank the citizens and the other Town departments who have been most helpful to me during this year.
Respectfully submitted,
WESLEY H. OSBORNE, JR.
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VETERAN'S AGENT AND ANIMAL INSPECTOR
Report of the Veterans' Agent
To the Board of Selectmen:
The administration of Veterans' Benefits in Town govern- ment provides the opportunity for immediate attention to the emergency needs of qualified veterans and their dependents, pending provision for more permanent assistance if required and available.
Benefits are provided under State law and regulations of the Commissioner of Veterans' Services. Payments are subject to approval of this State agency, and when so approved are reimbursed to the town to the amount of 50% of the expendi- ture. All present cases being assisted are being reviewed with new applications and up to date information as some are now eligible for other forms of assistance such as Social Security and Veterans' pensions. They will be assisted in applying for these so that we can cut down on the amount of Veterans' Aid necessary.
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