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Respectfully submitted,
REV. HERMAN GEERTZ DR. CHARLES ROUNDS MRS. WILDER GAUDETTE, Secretary MISS MILDRED HASTINGS, Treasurer MRS. NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Librarian MR. RICHARD D. McMULLAN, Chairman
January 8, 1951
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ONE HUNDRED-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE WILLIAM J. LEONARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
Once more it is with great pleasure and satisfaction that we, the staff, of the William J. Leonard Memorial Library submit our annual report.
The William J. Leonard Library has completed its fourth full year in the Washington Street, Fire Station Building.
There are as of December 31, 1950, 261 registered borrowers an in- crease of 109 over the 1949 total and an increase of 212 over the 1948 total. Of the 261 registered borrowers 112 are visiting and using the library facilities regularly, the remainder spasmodically.
A total of 6,555 volumes circulated this past year a decrease of 1494 below the 1949 total and an increase of 2,428 over the 1948 total. We attribute the decrease in circulation to television and the widespread memberships in book clubs. Our reference facilities were used much more by students and adults than during previous years.
The magazines to which the library subscribed, and periodicals reg- ularly contributed this year were read considerably in the library, but, circulation of these periodicals was slow, not warranting, we feel, re- subscribing during the ensuing year, but relying rather, on the regular magazine contributions to fill this need.
There is still a great request for research and reference material, but our restricted budget has not been adequate for replacements or new volumes during nineteen fifty. We, the staff, earnestly hope that during the ensuing year we may find it possible to at least replace the two vol- umes of the Encyclopedia Britannica and the one volume of the Book of Knowledge which have been unaccounted for for several years.
We are most gratified to see so many of the "wee citizens" visiting "Our Children's Corner" so regularly to select their favorite story time books and to color a picture with crayons to be found in their own corner of our little library.
We gratefully acknowledge, at this time, the regular contributions of many fine periodicals- 10 new fiction titles, numerous old favorites and 7 childrens books.
The staff is in the process of shelf indexing the books numerically. This will facilitate locating books and replacing them properly on the shelves.
The library hours are Tues. 2-4 at which time Mrs. Dorothy Cann is at the desk- Friday, 7-9 at which time Mrs. Virginia N. Mitchell is on duty. We look forward to being open one more evening from 7-9 (day to be announced through the newspapers).
Respectfully submitted,
VIRGINIA M. MITCHELL, Librarian and Trustee W. O. PROUTY, Trustee A. PROUTY, Trustee D. CANN, Assistant Librarian
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TOWN OF NORWELL
REPORT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
The Elementary School Building Committee, appointed by the Select- men in 1943, submitted its first report to the town in 1944. Subsequent reports of progress appear in the reports for the years 1945-1946-1947- 1948 and 1949.
The town voted its approval to proceed with construction at the annual meeting in March 1949, and in addition to $4,500. appropriated for the preparation of Plans and Specifications for an elementary school at a special town meeting in December 1947, appropriated $375,000. making a total appropriation of $379,500. Ground was broken in April of 1949. The first classes were held on February 27, 1950. The total money spent is $378,724.37, of which under the present law 49.28% will be refunded to the town over the next 20 years by the Commonwealth.
The activity of the committee ceased to exist in August 1950 which was six months after the building was accepted.
In the years gone by the following citizens have also served on the committee and their wisdom and guidance should be recognized by the town; Emily S. Ripley, Beatrice Thomas, Horace D. Gaudette, John B. Kennerson and John D. R. Woodworth.
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD C. WILDER, Chairman JAMES P. HALL NELLIE L. SPARRELL THOMAS S. CANN ARTHUR L. MERRITT SYDNEY S. DEAN MARGARET H. McMULLAN, Secretary
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell:
68 Calls on Scales and Gas Pumps
8 Calls on Stores checking Weights on Packaged Goods
6 Calls on Oil Trucks
Respectfully submitted,
EDMUND F. LAPHAM, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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ONE HUNDRED-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, INC.
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
It is with pleasure that the Executive Board of the N. V. N. A. sub- mit the following annual report:
The aim of our Association is to give the best possible nursing and dental service to our town.
The Well Child Conference, better known as "Baby Clinic" is again under the supervision of Dr. Alice Butler and Miss Catherine Roe. They are ably assisted by our board members, Mrs. Frank Donovan and Mrs. Harold King.
Mrs. Edward Keefe, who is Chairman of transportation, has provided drivers when needed.
The picture on the January first Mirror, was taken in our clinic, posed by one of the wholesome babies typical of the children who are being started on a long life of health.
A State Health Report places Norwell among the top 10% healthiest towns in Massachusetts.
We like to feel the N. V. N. A. is helping to contribute to this con- dition.
We are continuing to support the High School Dental Clinic. Besides regular supplies, a new instrument cabinet has been purchased. Note Dr. Donald Parson's annual report.
Mrs. James P. Hall, Mrs. M. H. Bailey, Jr., Mrs. Charles W. Rounds and Mrs. Jack Davis give one day each month assisting Dr. Parsons. A relief nurse is employed during Miss Roe's vacation and for any emergency. Her expenses are paid entirely by the N. V. N. A.
For the annual membership drive this year we sent each family an itemized list of our activities, hoping for a generous response. The re- sults, up to the present time, have been approximately three hundred dollars, from ninety families.
The usual $300.00 has been requested from the town to help with transportation and the upkeep of the nurse's car.
Money from Christmas Seal Sales, now goes entirely to Plymouth County Hospital for Health Education, Xraying Surveys and Rehabilita- tion etc.
Due to the increase in overhead the Executive and Advisory Board voted to increase the Bedside Nursing fee from fifty cents to one dollar.
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Over one hour- two dollars to be charged at the nurse's discretion. This increase to be effective after the Annual Meeting on March 13th 1951.
Our Bi-annual Rummage Sales have become a town affair, with the assistance of practically every woman in town.
Without their loyal support we would have difficulty in meeting ex- penses.
New equipment purchased this year;
A new Plymouth car, as recommended by Mr. James Barnard.
Two bedside chairs.
One dental instrument cabinet.
Platform Scales for nurses room at the new school.
One linoleum rug for the room in Town Hall used for our Baby Clinic.
One large coffee maker to be used for Rummage Sales lunches etc.
New Mattress covers and rubber sheeting.
The regular equipment available for use in homes without charge includes: 3 hospital beds, chutches, bedside tables, ice cap, rubber ring, a back rest and three bedside chairs.
These chairs and the beds are in almost constant use.
One old fashioned wheel chair is in great demand and the new collap- sible wheel chair donated by the Salvation Army, has been in use ever since we acquired same.
Two new Board members were elected at the 1950 Annual Meeting. Mrs. Robert C. Smith and Mrs. A. W. Gilmour.
For Nursing Service
Call Norwell 5-M before 9 A. M. for morning calls and before 1 P. M. for afternoon calls.
Miss Catherine Roe, School and Public Health Nurse Mrs. Lloyd West, Seal Sales Chairman Mr. Lloyd West, Auditor
The present officers are:
Mrs. Ernest Sparrell, President Mrs. Harold King, Vice President
Mrs. Humphrey Turner, Treasurer Mrs. S. T. Bittenbender, Secretary Mrs. H. Day Atwater, Honorary Board Member
Members of the Board are:
Mr. James Barnard Mrs. Richard Brooks Mrs. C. Campbell Baird Mrs. Frank Donovan Mrs. Theodore Dyer Mrs. Edward Keefe
Mrs. Robert C. Smith Mrs. A. W. Gilmour
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Associate members in advisory capacity:
Rev. Herman Geertz Dr. Raymond Vinal Mr. James Liddell Mr. Frederick A. Small
The Annual Meeting and tea will be held at Cushing Memorial Hall on March 13th, 2:30 P. M. All who are interested in the health of the town are urged to attend.
I refer you to the following financial report of the treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
GRACE L. SPARRELL, R. N. President
FINANCIAL STATEMENT NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, INC.
December 31, 1950
Balance Jan. 1, 1949
$1,222.57
Sale of Bond
473.50
Income 1950
Nursing Fees
$254.00
Dental Clinic
283.75
Pre-School Clinic
22.50
Well Child Clinic
51.00
Nurse's Use of Car
55.00
Membership
307.50
Interest
87.95
Donation
150.00
T. B. Seals
97.39
Rummage Sales
2,209.39
Use of Equipment
17.50
Transportation (Town)
300.00
Miscellaneous
4.40
Total Income
$3.840.85
TOTAL
$5,536.92
Disbursements
Nurse's Salary
$700.00
Substitute Nurses
248.00
Dentist
850.00
Dental Supplies
207.41
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Pre-School Clinic
81.25
New Equipment
126.10
Nursing Supplies
27.70
Transportation
334.71
Well Child Clinic
327.12
Telephone
24.00
Printing, Advertising, Clerical
49.05
Retirement
50.40
Dues
8.00
Insurance
20.70
Trucking
76.52
Charity
34.50
New Plymouth car
845.15
Miscellaneous
36.20
Total Disbursements
$4,046.81
BALANCE, January 1, 1950 $1,490.11
Invested Funds
U. S. Government Bonds
$1,800.00
S. S. Savings Bank
1,372.14
Respectfully submitted,
LOIS C. TURNER, Treasurer.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL AND DISTRICT NURSE
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell Gentlemen:
Number of bedside visits 583
Number of visits made for Board of Public Welfare 131
Number of visits made to hospitals with patients 15
Number of visits, infant welfare 163
Number of Well-Child Conferences
12
Number of children attending conferences
104
Number of children immunized at clinics
12
Number of children attending pre-school dental clinics
26
Number of visits made relative to communicable disease 151
Number of T. B. follow-up visits 10
Number of prenatal visits
6
Number of postnatal visits
32
Number of conferences with State health personnel 23
Number of conferences and Public Health meetings attended 12
Respectfully submitted,
CATHERINE A. ROE, Public Health Nurse
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TOWN OF NORWELL TOWN TREASURER'S REPORT
RECEIPTS
Balance January 1, 1950
$221,790.16
Received during year
301,172.66
Total
$522,962.82 $522,962.82
PAYMENTS
Total of Warrants
$431,714.01
Balance December 31, 1950
91,248.81
$522,962.82 $522,962.82
SEVENTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COFFIN CHARITY FUND
Amount of Fund $2,000.00
Interest available January 1, 1950
$680.72
Interest added during 1950
65.93
$746.65
Withdrawn during 1950
145.00
Interest available January 1, 1951
$601.65
SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF ABIGAIL T. OTIS POOR FUND
Amount of fund $2,000.00
Interest available January 1, 1950
$610.74
Interest added during 1950
65.67
Withdrawn during 1950 $0.00
Interest available January 1, 1951
$676.41
TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF ANNABEL WAKEFIELD POOR FUND
Amount of Fund $1,000.00
Interest available January 1, 1950
$591.83
Interest added during 1950
40.03
$631.86
Withdrawn during 1950
$0.00
$631.86
Interest available January 1, 1951
$676.41
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TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF ANNABEL WAKEFIELD LIBRARY FUND
Amount of Fund $100.00
Interest available January 1, 1950
$97.79
Interest added during 1950
4.96
$102.75
Withdrawn during 1950
$0.00
Interest available January 1, 1951 $102.75
SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF WILFRED C. BOWKER FUND
Original amount of fund $1,000.00
Balance available January 1, 1950
$13.74
Interest added during 1950
0.32
$14.06
Withdrawn during 1950
$0.00
Balance available January 1, 1951 $14.06
SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF REHABILITATION FUND
Balance of Fund available January 1, 1950
$1,201.52
Interest added during 1950
30.21
$1,231.73
Withdrawn during 1950
$0.00
Balance of Fund available January 1, 1951 $1,231.73
WASHINGTON STREET CEMETERY FUND
Total Fund January 1, 1950
$3,536.93
Received for sale of lots
95.00
Interest added during 1950
88.27
$3,720.20
Withdrawn during 1950
$0.00
Balance of Fund available January 1, 1951
$3,720.20
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SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF ABIGAIL T. OTIS TOMB FUND
Amount of Fund $500.00
Interest available January 1, 1950
$104.96
Interest added during 1950
15.20
$120.16
Withdrawn during 1950
15.20
Interest available January 1, 1951
$104.96
SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF ABIGAIL T. OTIS CEMETERY FUND
Amount of Fund $1,000.00
Interest available January 1. 1950
$84.44
Interest added during 1950
27.26
$111.70
Withdrawn during 1950
27.26
Interest available January 1, 1951
$84.44
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS
Name of Fund
Amount
Income 1950
Wd. Available 1950 Jan. 1,'51
Eliza Josselyn
$200.00
$6.34
$6.34
$52.56
Samuel C. Cudworth
200.00
6.96
6.96
77.11
Prudence C. Delano
300.00
9.53
9.53
79.10
Nancy Hersey
100.00
2.79
2.79
11.12
Mary O. Robbins
200.00
6.09
6,09
42.46
Charles H. Merritt
100.00
2.54
2.54
1.02
James W. Sampson
250.00
7.62
7.62
53.07
Susan C. Damon
100.00
2.79
2.79
11.12
Davis Damon
100.00
3.04
3.04
21.23
Anson Robbins, tomb
100.00
3.17
3.17
26.28
George H. Bates
100.00
2.67
2.67
6.07
Adeline F. Payne and
Benjamin Jacobs
200.00
5.72
5.72
27.30
Nathaniel P. Brownell
150.00
3.80
3.80
1.53
George Otis Torrey
185.48
4.80
0.00
10.33
Leaffie Curtis Miller
150.00
3.78
3.00
1.03
Hosea J. Stockbridge
340.92
5.44
0.00
22.79
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Name of Fund
Amount
Income 1950
Wd. Available 1950 Jan. 1,'51
Betsy Tolman
100.00
2.61
0.00
6.70
George P. Clapp
100.00
2.94
0.00
20.09
Gad Leavitt
100.00
3.24
0.00
32.31
Thomas Sampson
75.00
1.94
0.00
4.10
John H. Knapp
100.00
2.63
0.00
7.62
Albert S. Greene
200.00
8.15
0.00
132.26
Charles Tolman
300.00
7.71
0.00
14.05
Chester S. Barker
100.00
2.67
0.00
8.77
Samuel D. Stetson
75.00
1.97
0.00
5.48
Sarah T. David
75.00
1.97
0.00
5.51
Melvin Little
200.00
2.61
0.00
6.75
E. Chamberlain and
Marion Tyler
100.00
2,63
0.00
7.33
Samuel Eells
100.00
2.54
0.00
4.00
Abbie S. Bates
200.00
13.77
0.00
361.47
Olive Brigham
100.00
2.79
3.00
11.25
Benjamin P. Nichols
75.00
1.97
2.00
3.12
Timothy Chapman
100.00
2.57
2.50
2.17
Lewis W. Kilburn
100.00
2.55
2.50
1.94
W. Wallace Farrar
150.00
3.78
2.50
1.64
Robert K. Stoddard
150.00
4.82
3.00
45.67
Henry L. Nichols
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.89
Wilbur Nichols
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.86
Charles E. Brewster
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.80
Maurice E. Pratt
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.92
Vadilla A. Damon
200.00
5.06
2.50
4.17
Floretta Whiting
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.72
Martha E. French
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.80
Peter Tomansen
50.00
1.30
2.00
1.57
Rufus H. Binney
200.00
5.29
3.00
13.21
Arthur Stoddard
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.78
Herbert T. Howard
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.79
Nellie Thatcher and Willard Thatcher
50.00
1.30
2.00
1.45
Alpheus Thomas
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.79
George Wilder and Asa Vining
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.82
Rufus H. Binney, Flower Fund
200.00
5.22
0.00
12.74
Robert J. Coulter
100.00
2.54
2.00
1.57
John M. Hall, Lot 41
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.72
Peter Larsen
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.88
Alice K. Henderson
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.77
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Name of Fund
Amount
Income 1950
Wd. Available 1950 Jan. 1,'51
Walter A. Wood
90.00
2.37
3.00
3.80
John M. Hall
100.00
2.53
2.00
1.32
Chester A. Robinson
100.00
2.51
2.00
1.20
William Purtle
100.00
2.53
2.00
1.38
John R. Collamore
200.00
5.10
3.00
5.14
John J. McGrail
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.68
Louis W. Wheeler
100.00
2.51
2.00
1.18
Charles E. Chadwick
200.00
5.12
3.00
5.73
Conrad Willers
200.00
5.19
3.00
8.81
Walter R. Hall
100.00
2.53
2.00
1.52
Mrs. Albert I. Farrar
150.00
3.84
3.00
3.86
Charles Holden
100.00
2.51
2.00
1.17
Lillie C. Wilder
200.00
5.42
0.00
21.18
George V. Jackson
50.00
1.31
2.00
1.82
Lorenzo D. F. Marston
50.00
1.31
2.00
1.73
Hilda S. Currie
100.00
2.61
3.00
3.98
Neil D. Dwyer
100.00
2.64
2.50
5.17
Ray Clark
150.00
3.88
3.00
5.36
H. Elizabeth Turner
150.00
3.83
2.32
3.71
Charles A. and Elizabeth Bates
100.00
2.51
2.00
0.89
Florence A. Wiggin
100.00
1.46
1.00
0.46
Joseph E. Reagan
200.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
George A. Poole
150.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
$10,266.40
$270.50
$165.88 $1,251.69
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET CROWELL, Town Treasurer.
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
1947 REAL ESTATE
Dr.
Cr.
Outstanding 12-31-49
$511.39
Returned to treasurer $337.84
Abated
173.55
$511.39
$511.39
1947 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Outstanding 12-31-49
$5.43
Outstanding 12-31-50
$5.43
1948 REAL ESTATE
Outstanding 12-31-49
$5,344.75
Returned to treasurer
$3,657.87
Overpayments
.98
Tax titles
55.14
Outstanding 12-31-50
606.06
Abated
1,026.66
$5,345.73
$5,345.73
1948 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Outstanding 12-31-49
$134.62
Returned to treasurer
$10.60
Outstanding 12-31-50
124.02
$134.62
$134.62
1948 MOTH
Outstanding 12-31-49
$48.00
Returned to treasurer
$28.00
Abated
20.00
$48.00
$48.00
1948 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
Outstanding 12-31-49
$54.67
Returned to treasurer
$54.67
1949 REAL ESTATE
Outstanding 12-31-49
$14,972.85
Returned to treasurer
$10,895.72
Refunds
12.73
Abated
76.85
Auditors Adj.
.01
Tax Title
51.16
Outstanding 12-31-50
3,961.86
$14,985.59
$14,985.59
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1949 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Outstanding 12-31-49
$374.56
Returned to treasurer
$316.26
Outstanding 12-31-50 58.30
$374.56
$374.56
1949 MOTH
Outstanding 12-31-49
$40.50
Returned to treasurer
$40.50
1949 POLL
Outstanding 12-31-49
$68.00
Returned to treasurer
$26.00
Abated
32.00
Outstanding 12-31-50
10.00
$68.00
$68.00
1949 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
Outstanding 12-31-49
$1,562.48
Returned to treasurer
$1,266.18
Committed
115.74
Abated
201.59
Refunds
61.59
Outstanding 12-31-50
272.04
$1,739.81
$1,739.81
1950 REAL ESTATE
Committed
$142,047.37
Returned to treasurer $124,996.08
Committed 12-15-50
186.17
Abated
1,797.43
Refunds
670.05
Tax Title
140.89
Auditors Adj.
.01
Outstanding 12-31-50
15,969.20
$142,903.60
$142,903.60
1950 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Committed
$8,597.30
Returned to treasurer
$7,733.94
Abated
2.95
Outstanding 12-31-50
860.41
$8,597.30
$8,597.30
1950 MOTH
Committed
$525.50
Returned to treasurer
$440.00
Outstanding 12-31-50
85.50
$525.50
$525.50
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1950 POLL
Committed
$1,492.00
Returned to treasurer
$1,420.00
Refunds
4.00
Abated 24.00
Outstanding 12-31-50
52.00
$1,496.00
$1,496.00
1950 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
Committed
$26,416.31
Returned to treasurer
$22,407.35
Refunds
1,144.62
Abated
1,530.26
Overpaid
13.98
Outstanding 12-31-50
3,637.30
$27,574.91
$27,574.91
WATER
Outstanding 12-31-49
$696.00
Returned to treasurer
$770.25
Committed
552.69
Outstanding 12-31-50
494.12
Auditors Adj.
15.68
$1,264.37
$1,264.37
DEPARTMENTAL O. A. A.
Committed
$1,038.18
Returned to treasurer
$299.49
Auditors Adj.
25.33
Abated
.67
Outstanding 12-31-50
763.35
$1,063.51
$1,063.51
Interest
$656.99
Costs Collected
$214.86
DONALD C. WILDER, Tax Collector.
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ONE HUNDRED-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell:
Gentlemen:
The town appropriation of $4,750. was spent as follows: $1,750. on regrading and gravelling Doris Avenue, Jacob's Trail and Leigh Road; $1,000. on drainage on Doris Avenue and $2,000. for repairs on equipment and emergency work where Chapter 81 was not available.
Chapter 90 program on Grove Street was carried on as far as Mr. Hamblen's driveway under the state engineer's direction.
The special appropriation of $650. for Pleasant Street completed the tarring of that street.
The tarring of Bowker Street was completed with the special appro- priation of $800.
The Schedule of Chapter 81 was followed under the supervision of the state engineer and the work is itemized on following form.
Respectfully submitted,
PERRY H. OSBORN,
Highway Surveyor.
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
1,605
Number of Cars Assessed
Value of Vehicles Assessed
$727,010.00
Excise Committed to Collector
26,735.09
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of Persons Assessed
Indiv.
Corp.
Total
Personal Estate Only
49
12
61
Real Estate Only
1,013
19
1,032
Both Personal & Real Estate
80
5
85
Total Number of Persons Assessed
1,178
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
923
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
12,037
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH H. COLEMAN, Chairman
A. LESTER SCOTT JAMES A. LIDDELL
Board of Assessors.
129
TOWN OF NORWELL
INTERIM REPORT-ZONING COMMITTEE
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the vote taken at the adjourned Town Meeting held March 20. 1950 on Warrant Article 32, the Selectmen appointed the following as a Zoning Committee:
Harry L Chase, Jr. Gordon E. Copeland Peirce Fuller James P. Hall
Herbert A. Lincoln Richard D. McMullan
Margaret E. C. Reeser
William Hills, Sr.
Frank L. Sweetser, Jr.
Since Mr. Hall was unable to serve, Mr. Alan Hakanson was appointed in his place. Mr. Copeland participated regularly in Zoning Committee Meetings until October 26, when he was forced to resign because of mili- tary obligations. He has not been replaced.
At the first meeting of the Zoning Committee called by the Selectmen at the Town Hall on June 16, the Committee organized with Mr. Fuller as chairman, and Mrs. Resser as clerk. As its first official action, the Com- mittee voted unanimously to admit the public to its meetings, which have accordingly been held in the lobbies of the Town Hall.
To date, the Zoning Committee has held 20 meetings at which the many ramifications of zoning as it might be applied to Norwell have been explored. On most points a meeting of minds has been achieved, and the Committee is now actively engaged in preparing the draft of a proposed Zoning By-Law which will, it is expected, provide the basis for hearings on Zoning for the Town of Norwell to be held during the Spring of 1951. Following these hearings, and pursuant to their instructions under Article 32 of the 1950 Warrant, the Zoning Committee will determine whether to submit a proposed Zoning By-Law to the Town at a Special Town Meet- ing held for that purpose.
January 4, 1951
Norwell Zoning Committee HARRY L. CHASE. Jr. PEIRCE FULLER WILLIAM HILLS, Sr. ALAN HAKANSON HERBERT A. LINCOLN
RICHARD D. McMULLAN MARGARET E. C. REESER FRANK L. SWEETSER, Jr.
130
ONE HUNDRED-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
TAXES FOR STATE, COUNTY AN TOWN PURPOSES INCLUDING OVERLAY
Committed to Tax Collector:
Personal
$8,154.80
Real Estate
142,047.37
Poll
1,466.00
Total
$151,668.17
Value of Assessed Real Estate:
Land, exclusive of buildings
790,555.00
Buildings, exclusive of land
4,024,395.00
Total
$4,814,950.00
Value of Assessed Personal Estate:
Stock in Trade
65,150.00
Machinery
182,150.00
Live Stock
27,917.00
All other Tangible Personal Property
1,200.00
Total
$276,417.00
Total Valuation of Assessed Estate
$5,091,367.00
REPORT OF THE WASHINGTON STREET CEMETERY COMMITTEE
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell Gentlemen:
The Washington Street Cemetery Committee invites any resident of the Town to take advantage of the opportunity of finding peace and con- tentment of mind by strolling through our cemetery and selecting a de- sirable location for the future. There is a distinct advantage in present day prices.
Call or write for an appointment- Mr. R. H. Brooks. Tel. Nor. 74 or Cohasset, RFD, Mass.
In the year 1951 the committee plan to issue Deeds to the lots already sold. To verify our records we would appreciate a postcard with name and address of owner or heir of lots in this cemetery.
Respectfully submitted, RICHARD H. BROOKS WILLIAM JACOBS STEWART BOWKER, Chairman Washington Street Cemetery Committee
131
TOWN OF NORWELL
REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS
1950 RECAPITULATION
TOWN
Raised at Annual Town Meeting $232,489.60
From Surplus
24,425.00
Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay of prior years-00 00.00
$256,914.60
STATE
State Parks & Reservations
220.59
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
862.29
Underestimates of 1949
71.16
$1,154.04
COUNTY
County Tax
7,654.25
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
4,192.24
Underestimates of 1949
645.52
$12,492.01
OVERLAY of current year
4,223.86
GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
$274,784.51
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
Income Tax
26,375.31
Corporation Taxes
10,028.07
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
16,000.00
Licenses
800.00
Special Assessments-Moth
525.50
Town Hall Rentals
400.00
Charities
2,000.00
Old Age Assistance
14,500.00
Old Age Tax (Meals)
382.61
Veterans' Benefits
900.00
Schools
12,000.00
Interest
600.00
132
ONE HUNDRED-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
Water Dept.
500.00
Old Age Tax (Meals) Acts 1949-Ch. 307
528.36
School Building Refund
6,600.00
Gas & Electric Franchise Tax
1,190.20
Chapter 804, Acts of 1949
4,415.67
$97,745.72
Available Funds
25,370.62
Total estimated receipts and available funds $123,116.34
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