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Dog Bites 18
Squirrel Bite 1
The following licenses were issued :
Milk - in stores or eating places 17
Vehicle Milk
8
Pasteurization Plant
1
Day Camps and Kindergartens
3
Tourist Camps
5
Trailer Parks
2
Complaints of any nature relative to health conditions must be made in writing over the signature of the complainant, otherwise no action will be taken.
Three DPT clinics are held yearly at the Town Hall. All residents of the Town are eligible to attend.
AUGUSTINE J. THIBODEAU, Chairman LORING L. WADSWORTH
HARLAND W. FARRAR
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Annual Report of Norwell Zoning Board of Appeals
The Norwell Zoning Board of Appeals has heard or acted upon eight ret t'ons during the year as follows:
1. 1957 Pending Decision - December 7 - Catherine Shepard, two trailers on her property on Washington Street. Granted with stipu- lations April 8, 1958.
2. April 7, 1958 - Charles Schultz, permit for trailer on lot on Winter Street. Petition denied.
3. May 21, 1958 - Domenic Tedeschi, permit to build on lot less than required size, Main Street. Petition granted with stipulations.
4. June 18, 1958 - Thornton Gay, permit to erect house on lot less than required size, Forest Street. Petition granted.
5 June 22, 1958 - Harold E. Cranton, permit to remodel property cn South Street into four apartments. Petition denied.
6. July 16, 1958 - Bradford Realty Trust to use Marden property on Main Street for lcdgers and to serve meals. Petition denied.
7. July 16, 1958 - William G. Valair, Grove Street, to develop a plot which did not conform to the Zoning By-laws. Petition withdrawn.
8. August 20, 1958 - Stanley B. Ashcroft, Main Street, to build on a lot less than required frontage. Petition granted.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL B. MacDONALD, Chairman SANBORN VINCENT RODERICK B. YOUNG EARLE M. NEWTON, Clerk
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Report of the Norwell Civil Defense Agency
The past year has brought about a complete change in the operational responsibility of the Norwell Civil Defense Agency. The new Mass- achusetts Survival Plan establishes Norwell as an "Evacuation" area, rather than a "Reception" area. Under the plan, and with sufficient warning of enemy attack, the residents of the town would be evacuated to Barnstable, on the Cape. The Town Government, Civil Defense, Fire and Police Units, other than those coordinating the evacuation, would move to the Marshfield Airport and establish a base of operations there. Only a small group of the Civil Defense staff (which includes Police and Firemen) together with a radiological team, would remain in the Civil Defense Headquarters - a comparatively secure location, and from there maintain radio contact with the outside and evaluate the situation within the town. This, at the present writing, is the basic plan as submitted by the Commonwealth. The details for the town's own operational plan are bing developed and will be distributed house- to-house upon completion.
Your Civil Defense Agency has continued its training activities the past year and certain units have been very much on the job. A state and national alert was held during the year and Norwell Headquarters and radios were active during the entire period.
We again combined with the Red Cross in bringing the Blood- mobile to town and seventy pints of blood were donated to it. This was a good showing, but not enough, as shown by the fact that one Norwell resident alone received thirty-three pints from the Red Cross Blood Bank. We should build up a reserve of well over 100 pints on each visit of the Bloodmobile.
The Canteen unit, under the leadership of Mrs. Harold Wilder, (a unit which operates with both Civil Defense and the Red Cross) remains constantly on the alert, as shown by the prompt participation at the Merritt Block Fire in July, when over 200 sandwiches and cups of coffee were served at the scene.
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The radio team participated in the frequent tests, and works at all times to improve communications. A second-hand radio, on the fire frequency, was purchased to help coordination between the Civil De- fense and the Fire Department.
The Auxiliary Police have been particularly active with frequent meetings and attendance at various training schools. They have assisted the regular police force with traffic duty on Memorial Day, Labor Day, at fires, and are always ready and willing to help out in any way they can. On weekends they ride in the cruiser with the regular police, and have thus received valuable training. Pistol shooting was also a part of of the summer training program.
The "Emergency Car" received from government surplus last year has been used steadily all year by various departments of the town, and has proved to be a valuable adjunct to the public safety facilities.
Mrs. Helen Norris, Welfare Agent, attended a state Civil De- fense School on Public Welfare operations under emergency conditions, and her experience and training will be invaluable should disaster strike Norwell.
We are now equipped with the essential instruments for the deter- mination of radiological fallout, and two of our members, Richard Al- len and James F. MacDonald, Jr., attended an intensive radiological school at Bridgewater, and are now qualified to operate and instruct in the operation of this equipment.
As Civil Defense Director for the past seven years I am convinced of the need of adequate communications at times of emergencies. I there- fore urge complete support by the voters for the proposed Emergency Communications Center which is now under study and which will be presented in detail for action at the Annual Town Meeting.
This is a brief outline of the many efforts being made to establish an efficient emergency unit in Norwell, and I wish to thank the citizens, and in particular the Police and the Fire Departments, for help in co- ordinating this effort.
W. Clarke Atwater, Director
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NORWELL CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
Director W. Clarke Atwater
Deputy Director
Kenneth J. Bradeen
CHIEFS OF SERVICES AND ASSISTANTS
Welfare
Ralph H. Coleman, 2nd Deputy Director Mrs. Helen E. Norris Mrs. Harold Wilder Red Cross Chapter Board of Health
Engineering
Intelligence
Rescue
Fire Service Officers
Police Service Officer
Medical
Paul C. Rasmussen, 3rd Deputy Director Arthur H. Vinal Andrew Gordon Loring L. Wadsworth T. Curtis Power John Adams Paul R. Sorenson, Jr. Dr. Raymond G. Vinal Dr. Ruth Towne Dr. Richard E. Cugnasca Mrs. W. Clarke Atwater Mrs. D. Frank Mederos
Executive Officer
Administration
Communications
Transportation
Wardens
Supply
Information
Stearns Poor Miss Hope Poor John H. Connor Thomas H. Campbell Mrs. Richard D. McMullan John Campbell Mrs. Joseph Murray Mrs. T. Curtis Power Gordon Lambert Leo Joseph Mrs. Frank L. Sweetser, Jr. Mrs. William Hallaren
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Report of the Police Department
Board of Selectmen Town of Norwell Dear Sirs :
We wish to gratefully acknowledge the assistance that you and each town department has given us during the past year. I am particularly indebted to CD Director, W. Clarke Atwater, and the Auxillary Police for their cheerful help.
Last year we were concerned with a juvenile problem. However, with the cooperation of the State Police, I am happy to report this problem has virtually disappeared. Although our calls are increasing each year, we have submitted essentially the same budget with a few necessary adjust - ments. One notable exception in policy, is our Ambulance service. We must, by necessity, limit its use to emergency only.
As the town continues to grow, we as a protective department, must keep pace. It is with this thought in mind that we are asking our fellow taxpayers to vote for the proposed Fire, Police, CD Communication Center. This will in effect, fill the void created by the dial telephone. A trained operator will be on duty 24 hrs. each day to efficiently handle any type emergency call.
Your Police department is also requesting a vote of confidence on the ballot in its appeal for Civil Service. This will not incur any expense to the town, but will give to the Chief and Department, the protection necessary to operate more effectively.
Our activities for 1958 were as follows :
Complaints
624
Fires 88
Investigations
258
Arrests
27
Auto Accidents
49
Court Complaints
43
Motorist Booked
296
Court Appearances
67
Defective Equipment
427
Insane Commitments Summons Served
4
Break and Enter
25
Larceny
21
Emergency Messages
27
Prowlers
30
Assist to other Departments
65
Missing Persons
17
Auto Transfers
611
Ambulance Calls
96
Respectfully Submitted KENNETH J. BRADEEN, Chief
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ONE HUNDRED NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
Report Of The William J. Leonard Memorial Library
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
With pleasure the staff of the William J. Leonard Library re- ports an ever-increasing circulation.
Our list of current best sellers has increased our adult circulation. We are happy to see so many teenagers taking advantage of our teen and required reading books.
The remedial reading books are not only helping, but interesting to our small fry.
In the coming year we shall add to our Juvenile and Adult read- ing as many good books as our budget will allow.
We wish to sincerely thank combination No. 2 of the Norwell Fire Department for their cooperation during the past year. We would like to thank those who have given books and magazines to the Library.
We look forward in 1959 to seeing all our old borrowers and many new ones at our Library adjoining the Fire Department. Mrs. Cann will be happy to help you on Mondays, from 2:30 to 4:30 and Mrs. Duty on Thursdays, from 7:00 to 9:00.
Respectfully yours,
LORRAINE D. DUTY, Librarian DOROTHY E. CANN, Assistant Librarian ALFRED H. PROUTY WILLIAM O. PROUTY MILDRED M. CARR
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Report of the James Library Committee - 1958
Josiah L. James donated $1000 in 1865 to replenish the Sunday School Library of the First Parish Church in Norwell. The Reverend W. H. Fish, Pastor of the Church from 1865 to 1885, felt the need for a Parish Library, and persuaded Mr. James to contribute another $1000 "to be laid out in books for a separate and general library." In 1872 Mr. James contributed another $1000 to start subscriptions for a library building to be constructed on a lot presented to the Parish by Mr. Israel Nash. In that year the building was completed and the library opened; in 1881 the by-laws were adopted.
In 1902 the Parish voted to extend the privilege of taking books out of the library gratis to all the citizens of the town. A few years later, 1908, an article was voted in Town Meeting for the Town to pay a sum of money for the use of the Library. The practice has been continued, and in 1958 the sum voted annually had increased to $1200.
An excerpt from the Library Treasurer's Report to the Parish on 16 April 1928 defines the procedure to be followed :
"In the future, by agreement with Mr. Fenton of the State De- partment of Accounts, bills for the free library privilege of the townspeople are to be rendered quarterly or semi-quarterly to the Selectmen, these bills not to be presented in advance. By extending this privilege and by accepting the payment of $200 a year from the Town, the Library Committee has relinquished no rights to the Town, nor has it jeopar- dized the interests of the Parish in any way. The James Library is owned and controlled by the First Parish of Norwell, and the free privilege to take books extended to the townspeople can be withdrawn at the discretion of the Committee and Parish by relinquishing the payment of $200 annually."
The Library Committee, elected annually at the Parish Meeting, endeavors to run the Library for the best interests of the Parish and the Community. It purchases books with special consideration for children, for the students in our schools, for people with special interests such as gardening, art, music, history of the area, and for the general edificat- ion of people who read for amusement and enlightenment.
JOHN M. GOODNOW, Chairman MRS. WILLIAM C. BENNETT MRS. WILDER GAUDETTE MISS MILDRED HASTINGS
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ONE HUNDRED NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
Report of the Fire Department
To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Norwell :
The Board of Fire Engineers submit the following report cover- ing the activities of the Department during the past year.
There were 108 calls received during the past year as outlined below.
Buildings (Includes electrical, chimney and burners) 31
Grass and Wood fires
36
Town Dump 11
Auto fires
3
Resuscitator Calls
17
Mutual Aid
2
Accident
1
Lost Child
4
False Alarm
3
108
New equipment was purchased for all trucks which should greatly improve their efficiency.
Repairs and improvements were made at each of the three fire quarters.
A new portable resuscitator was purchased for the Church Hill station, which now gives complete and efficient coverage for the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
WARREN P. MERRITT, Chief T. CURTIS POWER, Deputy Chief LORING L. WADSWORTH JOHN J. ADAMS FRANCIS W. FALCONER
FREDERICK WILLIAMS, Clerk
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Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
To The Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
49 Calls Scale and Gas Pumps Oil Trucks
4 Calls
John D. Dickman, Salary and Expense $125.00
W. & L. E. Gurley, Supplies
13.87
A. G. Gordon, Insurance
Equipment at Town Hall
10.70
Working Equipment
9.57
$159.14
Appropriation
$175.00
Expenses
159.14
Balance
$ 15.86
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN D. DICKMAN Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report of the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. To the Selectmen :
The program fromJanuary 1, 1958 to December 31, 1958 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 avail- able to all the townspeople - also an excercise bicycle.
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 1958 to Miss Nancy Apts and Miss Petrea Wessman.
The Treasurer's report will show our source of revenue and ex- penditures.
We wish to thank all the people who so generously contributed 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 for vacations, sick leave and during the more active weeks of school.
The Well Child Clinic, one of the services your contributions help support, had 12 clinics and there were 125 examinations made on 50 babies, 15 of which were new babies. Dr. Alice Butler, pediatrician, is assisted by Mrs. Harold King and Mrs. Thomas Barstow. Mrs. Ernest H. Haskins, Jr. has charge of transportation.
The annual Membership Drive with Mrs. Theodore M. Dyer, chairman, Mrs. Robert Mederos in charge of publicity and Mrs. Earle Allen, treasurer, brought a most welcome response from 250 families, 33 of which are new and the amount contributed was $627.
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The High School Dental Clinic is now conducted by Dr. Robert L. Paterson. He is assisted by Mrs. Charles E. Rounds and her com- mittee, consisting of Mrs. James P. Hall, Mrs. D. Frank Mederos, Mrs. Edward J. Cunningham and Mrs. Robert Cottle. We feel very fortunate in obtaining the services of Dr. Paterson.
An added service of the past two years has been the donation of clothing from the rummage sales to the Plymouth County Farm for both men and women. Last March a donation was given toward a television set for the women.
Boxes of clothing have been collected and sent to the N. Y. dis- tribution center for foreign aid.
Respectfully submitted, GRACE L. SPARRELL, R.N. President
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Norwell Visiting Nurse Association
Financial Statement January 1, 1958 to January 1, 1959
Receipts
Nursing Fees
$ 649.00
Dental Fees
282.25
Hygienist
258.75
Sale of Bond
506.25
Dividends and Interest
158.72
Transportation (Town)
500.00
Rummage Sale :
Spring - $1,256.14
Autumn - 1,722.00
2,978.14
Membership
753.00
Well-Child Clinic
135.00
Total Receipts
$6,221.11
Expenditures
Nurses' Salaries :
Catherine A. Roe - $1,100.00
Relief Nurses - 294.88
1,394.88
Well-Child Clinic
455.00
Dental Clinics :
Salary-Dr. Paterson (1/2 year)
$ 600.00
Turbex Machine-Elem. School
584.86
Supplies
613.86
1,798.72
Clerical and Telephone
212.23
Transportation
588.94
Plymouth automobile (with trade-in)
1,000.00
Retirement
54.00
Charity
60.00
Nursing Supplies
27.63
Nursing Scholarships
200.00
Equipment
86.05
Social Security
74.28
Miscellaneous
80.65
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Mass. Department of Public Health American Medical Association Division of Public Charities
10.00
3.00
3.00
Total Expenditures
6,048.38
Balance
$ 172.73
Proprietorship
South Scituate Savings Bank
$2,835.94
Mass. Investment Trust Stock
2,000.00
Rockland Trust Company
421.39
Lillian Brooks Fund
50.00
$5,307.33
Respectfully submitted,
LOIS C. TURNER
Treasurer
Report of the School and District Nurse
Board of Selectmen
Norwell, Mass.
Gentlemen :
Morbidity Visits
1,390
Infant Welfare Visits
123
Well-child Conferences
12
Immunization Clinics
5
T. B. Follow-up Visits
2
Antepartal Visits
14
Postpartal
26
In-service Courses in Public Health Nursing
2
Conferences with Health Officers
14
Respectfully submitted,
CATHERINE A. ROE Public Health Nurse
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ONE HUNDRED NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
Report of the Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent
To the Citizens of Norwell :
The various types of tree and insect pest control work has pro- gressed on schedule this year.
Fifty-two (52) roadside trees were planted this year, and there are plans for more than this number in 1959.
Fifty-one (51) new cases of Dutch Elm Disease in roadside trees were discovered this year. Thirty-six (36) of these trees have been re- moved. Most, or all of the remaining ones will probably be removed by the time this report is published. Since 1950 over three hundred fifty (350) diseased roadside Elms have been removed. Systematic and prompt removal of diseased trees seems to be the only sensible way to combat this menace.
Although insect pests which attack trees are always present, no one insect, including Gypsy Moth, reached an epidemic stage during 1958. By careful observation and prompt scientific actions, many of these in- sects can be kept at a reasonably harmless level.
Respectfully submitted,
WESLEY H. OSBORNE, JR. Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent.
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Report of the Washington Street Cemetery Committee
To the Selectmen and Residents of the Town of Norwell:
The Washington Street Cemetery Committee reports that it has carried out its plan of upkeep during the past year. We are endeavoring to re-loam, re-seed and fertilize a small section each season so that in a few years the entire Cemetery will be a beautiful carpet of green for all to enjoy.
In following out this plan, we are trying to secure either yearly payments for care or a perpetual fund from all the lot-holders; if any of you who are not under either of these plans wishes to do so, please contact any member of the Committee for arrangements.
Again we thank you for your confidence in us and for helping us to create a cemetery that is a credit to the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
Wilder A. Gaudette
William D. Jacobs
George W. Bennett
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the Town of Norwell, for the year 1958.
Quarantine of dogs having bitten persons : Number of dogs quarantined 30
Number of calls 60
One dog sent to the New England Diagnostic Laboratory for rabies check.
Inspection of barns and listing of animals in Norwell for the Divi- sion of Livestock Disease Control.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD E. CUGNASCA, D. V. M. Inspector of Animals
Report of the Dog Officer
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for 1958.
Stray dogs picked up and disposed 16
Dead dogs picked up . 10
Injured dogs taken to the veterinarian 1
Complaints investigated 8
Dogs returned to their owners 12
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT L. MOLLA Dog Officer
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NORWELL RECREATION COMMISSION Norwell, Massachusetts
Board of Selectmen Norwell Massachusetts
February 3,1959
Gentlemen :
The Recreation Commission is glad to report that we have com- pleted the planned work on the playlot on Prouty Avenue in Jacob Lake Shores. In that area we have provided the children with swings, a slide, a sandbox, and a basketball backboard. We feel that this should supply fairly well rounded facilities for recreation.
Also, despite the fact that there were no funds available from the Town, a junior baseball diamond has been developed on Jacobs' Playfield, which is located on Main Street near Assinippi. This work was done under the direction of the Norwell Little League with the cooperation of many town citizens and such organizations as the Fire Department.
Another project, which has been started by a private organization, is the clearing of Gaffield Park, located on River Street near Norwell Center. This work has been carried on by the Norwell Garden Club with an assist from our Tree Warden, Wesley Osborne, Jr.
The Recreation Board hopes to be able to supply some financial help to these projects in 1959. While we want to encourage all such projects we feel that the Town should begin to assume some responsibility in providing recreational facilities.
A new project that we hope to undertake in 1959 is the development of Hatch Pond for a recreation area, particularly for skating. This pond is located directly behind the Grace Farrar Cole School and could serve all the Ridge Hill area, including Norwell Homes, Brantwood Manor, and Washington Park. Our project is to remove the vegetation and clean up the banks to increase the pond area for skating and make it safer and more pleasant.
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We realize other facilities are needed throughout the Town, but our funds are limited and we have to make a gradual approach. However, we would appreciate any suggestions anyone in Town might have.
Respectfully submitted, Norwell Recreation Commission James T. King, Chairman Mary Osborn Knapp, Secretary William G. Vinal James Robertson John J. Winske, Jr.
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Report of the South Shore Mosquito Control Project
To the Citizens of Norwell:
Submitted herewith is the report of the South Shore Mosquito Control Project of its activities in the Town of Norwell for the year ending December 31, 1958.
The Town of Norwell appropriated $7350 for mosquito control in 1958.
The basic program of control continued to be based on drainage in the off-season and larvaciding of all areas found to be breeding dur- ing the mosquito season. This program was supplemented by ground ap- plication of D. D. T. dust to selected areas during the period when the swamps were frozen. Fog generators and a mist blower were used to combat flying mosquitoes.
The cumulative effect of the work of past winters has changed the work of the Project's crews. The winter dusting has stopped the breeding in many small places, making it possible for the crews to contend better with those left and to search for hitherto unnoticed spots. The drainage has eliminated some crew spraying and much- air spray acreage, thus making it possible to absorb higher costs, deal with new breeding areas found or created, and yet lower the yearly budget requests, or at least, keep them the same.
In the Town of Norwell the following ditch work was done: cleaning 1290 feet, brushing 1050 feet, and new ditching 4385 feet. Further work in connection with a Town drainage project will be done this winter.
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis did not appear in humans or horses in Massachusetts this year, nor were positive tests obtained from pheasants, one of the most susceptible birds. Research along basic lines continues at the U. S. Public Health Service Laboratory at Taunton.
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The spring spraying of all fresh water swamps too large to be treated by hand was done in the latter part of April. 4113 acres were sprayed in the Town of Norwell.
As was done last winter, some aerial applications of dusts will be made. This procedure reduces the spring spraying which must be fitted into the few days in April suitable for air spraying.
The Project wishes to acknowledge the help received from officials and departments of the Town and sincerely hopes that the. benefits de- rived by these departments as a result of this cooperation are as great as those derived by the Project.
Respectfully submitted,
William C. Bennett Commissioner for Norwell.
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Report Of The Water Board
To the Selectmen :
Norwell, Massachusetts
The following is a report of the Water Board for the year ending December 31, 1958.
In general the water system has functioned well during the past year. Except for a shut-down in Norwell Center when new construction was started, a water main break in the Brantwood area, and several service leaks there has been no major difficulty with the system. Daily inspections and log entries were made at the pumping station. Routine servicing was done as required.
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