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Electric house heating is at our door and the Department is keeping itself informed as to the progress being made by the industry toward this future load.
I wish to bring to your attention the fact that all the employees of the Department have done a fine, sincere job in their respective positions and the town should be proud to know they are being served by this high calibre personnel. Without their help, the operation would not be the success it is today.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the members of the Municipal Light Board for their help and guidance over the past year and to the staff and members of the Plant for their con- tinued, sincere, conscientious and faithful service during the year.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1959 OPERATIONS
PEAK LOAD: 24000 kilowatts, the peak occurred December 22, 1959, between the hours of 5-6 p.m. An increase of 3352 kilowatts over 1958. We surpassed our 1958 December peak of 20648 kw the latter part of October, 1959.
CUSTOMERS: 13351. An increase of 455. Service was extended to 442 new customers of which 138 were in Reading and 304 in the outside towns.
ENERGY PURCHASED: 96,200,487 kilowatt hours. This is an increase of 21,731,083 kilowatt hours over 1958 operations. The average cost per kilowatt hour, however, decreased .0967 cents to 1.3923 cents per kilowatt hour. Reduction in outages and improved load factor contributed to this change.
ENERGY SOLD: 88,322,112 kilowatt hours. This is an increase of 20,613,844 kilowatt hours over 1958.
OPERATING REVENUE: $2,344,039.75. The average revenue per kilo- watt hour dropped to 2.65400 cents from the 1958 figure of 2.87498 cents, a decrease of .22098 cents. This is due to more energy being used in the last step of the residential rate and the increased commercial and in- dustrial loads.
ADDITIONS TO PLANT: $222,067.59. The total cost of plant at pres- ent is $4,098,027.
In accordance with provisions of Section 57, Chapter 164 of the General Laws, I submit herewith my estimate of income and expense of the plant for year ending December 31, 1960.
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ESTIMATED INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR 1960
INCOME:
From Consumers
$2,567,632.59
From Tax Levy - For Street Lights
22,000.00
From Municipal Buildings
29,924.95
From Miscellaneous Income
500.00
From Mdse. and Jobbing
5,000.00
Total Income
$2,625,057.54
EXPENSES:
Production
$1,513,317.51
Distribution
164,430.00
Utilization
20,500.00
Commercial
48,850.00
New Business
400.00
General and Miscellaneous
91,353.00
Depreciation
197,150.00
Bond and Note Payments
68,000.00
Interest on Bonds and Notes
20,297.25
Uncollectible Operating Revenue
3,000.00
Taxes-Outside Towns
45,000.00
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
500.00
Total Expenses
$2,172,797.76
Excess - Income over Expenses
$ 452,259.78
K.W.H. Purchased
110,188,943
K.W.H. Sold
101,621,138
K.W.H. for Reading Street Lights
1,040,000
Expense per K.W.H. Sold
2.138136c
Cost of Street Lights
$ 22,236.61
Appropriation for Street Lights
$ 22,000.00
A summary of Income and Expenses, Total Cost of Plant, together with the statement of Assets and Liabilities, the Profit and Loss Account, and the Auditor's Certificate is appended herewith.
Respectfully submitted,
GILBERT W. STANFORD, Manager
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REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD
The report of the Manager as submitted by him with certificate of the auditor is hereby approved by the Municipal Light Board and con- stitutes its report to the Town.
WINFRED F. SPURR, Chairman PHILLIP O. AHLIN, JR. PHILLIP G. WILCOX Municipal Light Board
CHARLES E. STANWOOD & COMPANY
Accountants and Auditors 16 Court Street Boston, Massachusetts
To The Municipal Light Board Town of Reading
Reading, Massachusetts
We have examined the accompanying balance sheet of the Muni- cipal Light Department of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts as at December 31, 1959 and the related statements of income and profit and loss for the year then ended. Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and included such tests of the accounting records and other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet, and statements of income and profit and loss present fairly the financial position of the Municipal Light Department as at December 31, 1959, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with the "Uniform System of Accounts for Municipal Lighting Plants" as prescribed by the Department of Public Utilities of Massachusetts.
(Signed)
CHARLES E. STANWOOD and COMPANY
TOTAL COST OF PLANT as of December 31, 1959
Cost of Electric Plant :-
Cost of Land - 226 Ash St. $ 2,575.80
25 Haven St. 6,609.46
Wildwood St., Wilmington 700.00
Haverhill St., North Reading 3,219.19
Main St., Lynnfield Center 5,000.00
Cost of Structures - 226 Ash St.
36,870.84
25 Haven St.
28,892.63
Garage and Storeroom 39,089.25
Cost of Transformer Station and Substation Equipment 614,414.60
Cost of Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Conductors 1,520,496.79
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Cost of Underground Conduits
360,520.43
Cost of Underground Conductors
684,216.13
Cost of Consumers' Meters
208,843.88
Cost of Consumers' Meter Installations 59,215.63
Cost of Line Transformers 298,667.44
Cost of Line Transformer Installations 17,849.33
Cost of Street Lighting Equipment
150,918.62
Total Cost of Electric Plant $4,038,100.02
Cost of General Equipment 59,927.39
Total Cost of Plant and General Equipment $4,098,027.41
SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENSES for the year ending December 31, 1959
REVENUES:
Residence Service - Schedule A
$1,378,736.37
Commercial Service - Schedule B
151,747.99
Commercial and Industrial Service - Schedule C
708,888.01
Welding Service 279.95
Municipal Service
42,933.00
Flat Rate Sales
518.13
Sales to Private Companies and Municipal Plants
8.471.21
Street Lighting Service
52,465.09
Miscellaneous Income
10,573.09
Total Revenue
$2,354,612.84
EXPENSES:
Production Expenses
$1,339,731.64
Distribution Expenses
173,838.20
Utilization Expenses
23,649.67
Commercial Expenses
46,807.28
New Business Expenses
473.64
General Expenses
65,296.11
Depreciation Expenses
190,111.78
Interest on Bonds and Notes
21,486.91
Taxes - Personal Property Outside Towns
43,312.63
Uncollectible Operating Revenues
3,696.46
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
479.41
Retirement Pensions 15,984.44
Bonds and Notes Paid
69,000.00
Total Expenses
$1,993,868.17
Excess of Revenue over Expenses
$ 360,744.67
Transfer to Town Treasurer
117,848.87
Net Increase of Profit and Loss Surplus $ 242,895.80
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - as of December 31, 1959 FIXED ASSETS:
Land
$ 18,104.45
Structures
45,799.27
Trans. Sta. and Substa. Equipment
337,909.42
Poles. Fixtures and Overhead Cond.
634,264.09
Underground Conduits
262,346.54
Underground Conductors
480,137.76
Consumers' Meters
109,442.46
Consumers' Meter Installations
24,585.47
Line Transformers
196,710.53
Line Transformer Installations
9,663.17
Street Lighting Equipment
63,476.23
General Equipment
59,927.39
Unfinished Construction
15,378.37
Total Fixed Assets
$2,257,745.15
CURRENT ASSETS:
Construction Fund
$ 72,829.73
Depreciation Fund
84,000.34
Petty Cash
400.00
Consumers' Deposit Fund
12,903.00
Accounts Receivable
357,632.90
Materials and Supplies
143,357.22
Total Current Assets
$ 671,123.19
Prepaid Insurance
1,538.18
Other Unadjusted Debits
106,113.05
Totals
$3,036,519.57
LIABILITIES:
Notes Payable $ 30,000.00
Bonds Payable
741,000.00
Accounts Payable
128,650.60
Consumers' Deposits
12,903.00
Interest Accrued
6,179.21
Loans Repayment
985,578.26
Total Liabilities $1,904,311.07
Profit and Loss 1,132,208.50
Totals $3,036,519.57
NOTE: A contingent liability in the amount of $3,775.62 existed as of December 31, 1959 on account of leases received from installment sales of electrical appliances which were discounted with the Middlesex County National Bank of Reading.
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT - as of December 31, 1959
Balance January 1, 1959
$ 889,312.70
Net Income - Before Bond Payments
429,744.67
Miscellaneous Credits 0.00
Total Credits $1,319,057.37
Bonds and Notes Paid $ 69.000.00
Transferred to General Funds of the Town 117,848.87
Total Debits $ 186,848.87
Balance December 31, 1959
$1,132,208.50
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ONE HUNDRED FIFTH REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
The report for the year of 1959 of the Fire Chief, Forest Warden and Superintendent of Fire Alarm is here submitted.
Manual Force. The permanent force consists of Chief, Deputy Chief, four Captains, Lieutenant, and twenty-four privates. Three Permanent Firefighters were appointed this year. Chief Hugh L. Eames has retired. There are thirteen full time and five half time call Fire- fighters. DeMelle G. Garey passed away in September. There is one call Dispatcher. The Auxiliary Fire Service consists of twenty-five ac- tive men. Several of these men attended the C.D. Rescue School at Topsfield.
Apparatus. Located at the Central Station are: Ladder 1, a 65 ft. Jr. Aerial Ladder Truck; Engine 1, a 1,000 gal. per min. Pumping En- gine; Engine 2, a 1,000 gal. Pumping Engine; Engine 4, a. 500 gal. per min. pump with a 100 gal.portable pump; Engine 9, a one ton panel body truck, and the Chief's and Deputy Chief's cars.
At Station 2, Woburn Street: Engine 3, a 600 gal. Pumping Engine in reserve; Engine 5, a 400 gal. Engine, manned by the Auxiliary Fire Service; Engine 6, a 750 gal. Engine; Engine 7, a 500 gal. trailer pump; Engine 8, a 500 gal. trailer pump.
Service Record. During the year the department responded to 167 bell alarms, 39 of which were false. There were: 224 Still and Tele- phone alarms; 271 Service calls. There were 4 second alarms. Read- ing apparatus responded to other communities 53 times and other de- partments responded to Reading 40 times. Calls to Fires in Dwellings, 90; Grass and Brush, 105; Dumps, 68; Automobiles, 54. 26 calls for resuscitator and oxygen use. Water removed from 19 cellars, 9 refrig- erators removed, water leaks 17, Tests made for gas, 10. Assisting per- sons locked out, or in, 28. Assistance rendered to Police, 38. 1 fire was investigated by an Inspector from the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Permits issued: Power burners and oil storage, 210; L. P. gas stor- age, 14; Blasting, 71; Special permits, 8. Many permits were issued for fires in the open air.
The fire loss for 1959 on property endangered, valued at $247,165.85 was $18,296.03, an increase of $9,212.68 from 1958. Insurance paid $13,766.08 leaving an uninsured loss of $1,430.00.
Fire Prevention. Fire prevention lectures were given to several groups. Inspections were made of all the schools and regular inspections were made of all the Nursing and Rest Homes. Many other inspections were made. Complaints received were investigated and, when neces- sary, proper action was taken
Fire Stations. At the Central Station, a new central heating system is being installed. At Station 2, a mechanic's repair shop was installed for maintenance of fire apparatus.
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Fire Alarm. Some extensions have been made to the overhead fire alarm construction. Eighteen new boxes have been purchased and in- stalled. Some underground cable that was obsolete and had failed was replaced.
Recommendations. Engine 1, which has given good service since 1934, should be replaced. The permanent force should be increased to relieve the present condition of apparatus responding to alarms with- cut sufficient manpower, and better provisions made for desk coverage. With the rapid growth of the northern section of town, consideration of the purchase of a lot on which to erect a fire station should be con- sidered. The fire alarm circuits should have new underground cables and all the older fire alarm boxes should be replaced.
In closing, I wish to express my appreciation to the Board of Select- men for their personal attention and assistance. Also, to the other 'Town Departments for their close cooperation To the officers, fire- fighters, call men, and Auxiliary firefighters for their interest and co- operation in the operation of this department.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES S. PERRY Chief of the Fire Department Fire Warden and Superintendent of Fire Alarms
IN MEMORIAM
DeMelle G. Garey
Call Firefighter
Appointed October 1, 1942 Died September 5, 1959
Frank L. Heselton Call Firefighter
Appointed March 1, 1916 Died December 27, 1959
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BOARD OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To The Board of Cemetery Trustees,
Town of Reading, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The Superintendent's Report on the operation of the two Town Cemeteries, Laurel Hill and Forest Glen, for the fiscal year ending De- cember 31, 1959 and the Department's 222 year of operation, (first burial Dec. 7, 1737), is herewith submitted.
Our records show 107 interments for the year. The statistics for the calendar year 1959 are as follows:
Laurel Hill Forest Glen Total
Interments
48
54
102
Cremation Interments
4
1
5
Lots Sold:
6 Grave
0
3
3
5 Grave
0
1
1
4 Grave
1
6
7
3 Grave
0
5
5
2 Grave
0
18
18
Single Graves
0
4
4
Baby Graves
0
2
2
Seven old lots had perpetual care put on them and three old lots had additional care put on, during 1959.
The total number of lots and graves sold and interments made to date are as follows:
Cemetery
Single Graves Interments
Forest Glen
1416
1142
694 7142
Total
1905
1299
7836
The Annual Town Meeting of March 16, 1959 authorized the pur- chase of 17.8 Acres of woodland having a frontage of 566.55 ft. on Charles St., for its third Cemetery. Stone Bounds were set to permanent- ly mark and define six of its principal corners. A small area was cleared and some filling has been accomplished.
Due to the rapid depletion of available lots and graves for sale it is imperative that immediate action be taken in 1960 for the development of additional Burial Areas in Forest Glen Cemetery. This is to include drainage, construction of walls, fencing, the extension of the road sys- tem, extending the water system, and the preparation for sale by turf- ing, layout, and record plans.
At this time appreciation is expressed to the other Departments of the Town for their cooperation.
The financial statement will appear in the report of the Town Ac- countant.
Respectfully submitted
HAROLD F. DAVIS, Superintendent
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Lots 489
157
Laurel Hill
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES
The Report of the Superintendent as submitted by him is hereby approved by the Board of Cemetery Trustees and constitutes its Report to the Town.
EDOUARD N. DUBE, Chairman M. RUSSELL MEIKLE, Secretary ERNEST E. BROWN STANLEY F. MAXWELL LAWRENCE A. PARTELOW CHARLES E. ELLIS, JR.
Board of Cemetery Trustees
REPORT OF CUSTODIAN OF SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' GRAVES
January 2, 1960
To The Board of Selectmen,
Town of Reading, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves for the year ending December 31, 1959. This report is predicated upon the requirements of Sec. 9, Chapter 115 of the General Laws of Massachusetts.
Where Veterans of the armed services have served in more than one war, insurrection or conflict, the following listing gives the Veteran credit for only one:
Veterans
Credited Service
41
Revolutionary War
12
War of 1812
2
Mexican War
291
Civil War
1
Indian War
27
Spanish War
133
World War I
27 Mass. State Guard Service in W. W. I
39
World War II
4
Korean Conflict
2
U. S. Air Force
Total
579
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Appropriation for 1959
$ 1,300.00 Pay Roll $ 1,092.00
55 Bronze Markers (Vandalism 182.75
Repairs to Grave Markers (Vandalism) ....
25.25 $ 1,300.00
There were eleven Veterans interred during 1959 in the Town Ceme- teries as follows :
World War I
John R. Frotten, V. G. No. 68, Forest Glen, died Mar. 3, 1959, buried Mar. 6, 1959.
Caleb F . Stevens, Lot No. 1025, Laurel Hill, died Apr. 23, 1959, buried Apr. 25, 1959.
David E. Hersee, Lot No. 11, Forest Glen, died April 25, 1959, buried April 28, 1959.
John E. Richards, Lot No. 742, Forest Glen, died May 5, 1959, buried May 8, 1959.
Irving G. Blois, V. G. No. 77, Forest Glen, died Aug. 19, 1959, buried Aug. 22, 1959.
George A. Leslie, Sr., Lot. 739, Forest Glen, died Aug. 20, 1959, buried Aug. 24, 1959.
DeMelle G. Garey, Lot 771, Forest Glen, died Sept. 5, 1959, buried Sept. 8, 1959.
William J. Tonks, Lot No. 765, Forest Glen, died Oct. 24, 1959, buried Oct. 27, 1959.
World War II
Horace E. Crowell, Sr., V. G. No. 65, Forest Glen, died Jan. 22, 1959, buried Jan. 26, 1959.
Robert N. Stoddard, V. G. No. 13, Forest Glen, died Sept. 4, 1959, buried Oct. 16, 1959.
U.S.A.F.
Robert H. Isaacs, Lot No. 782, Forest Glen, died Jan. 15, 1959, buried Jan. 19, 1959.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD F. DAVIS
Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves
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REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report as dog officer to December 31, 1959.
I have canvassed the town to see that all dogs have been licensed. All complaints have been investigated.
For the year ending December 31, 1959, there were 40 unlicensed dogs caught.
26 dogs were disposed for the county.
5 dogs were reclaimed by the owners.
9 dogs were turned over to the Harvard Medical School.
109 dogs were reported lost during the year.
At this time I wish to thank the Police Department and all others who have helped me.
Respectfully submitted
WILLIAM DEWSNAP, Dog Officer
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1959.
146 New one family dwellings at an estimated cost of $1,947,800.00
13 Alterations and additions to business properties at an estimated cost of
72,400.00
64 Alterations and additions to dwellings at a cost of
102,940.00
31 New private garages at an estimated cost of
2 Signs
1,220.00
4 Business buildings
187,200.00
1 Greenhouse
5,000.00
1 Shed
40.00
1 School
867,250.00
1 Barn
800.00
4 Raze Buildings
00.00
1 Swimming Pool
2,000.00
1 Move Garage 00.00
Total estimated cost of all new and remodeled buildings for the past year $3,211,700.00
Total number of Permits 270
Fees were received in the amount of $1,869.00. These have been turned over to the Town Treasurer and recipts received for same.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD B. CURRELL
Inspector of Buildings
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25,050.00
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK AND FOOD
To the Honorable Board of Health Town of Reading
Gentlemen:
The following is a summary of work completed by me as Inspector of Milk and Food for the year ending December 31, 1959.
There were 116 samples of milk and cream collected for analysis for their butter-fat and total solids content and also for their cleanli- ness. There were only four questionable samples, which I consider very satisfactory.
Four inspections of restaurants were made and three complaints investigated and adjusted satisfactorily.
Sincerely,
CARL M. SMITH, Inspector
REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
Gentlemen:
The following is a summary of the work completed by the Depart- ment of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1959. Scales and Balances Tested, Adjusted and Sealed
Adjusted Sealed
Over 10,000 pounds
2
100 - 5,000 pounds
1
4
Under 100 pounds
13
64
Weights
18
Linear Measure
11
Gasoline Pumps
9
78
Gasoline Meters
78
Cloth Measuring Devices
1
-
-
23
256
Trial Weighings and Measurements of Commodities Sold or Put up for Sale
No. Tested Correct Under Over
15
4
2
9
Butter
6
5
1
Meat and Provisions
54
48
1
5
-
-
75
57
4 14
The following inspections were made:
Retests of Gasoline Pumps after Sealing Packaging of Food
18
Fees Collected
$ 126.20
Respectfully,
CARL M. SMITH, Sealer
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Bread
5
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1959:
Permits were issued and inspections made on the following:
Additions 133
Nursing homes
5
Air Conditioners
18
Oil Burners
152
Beauty Shops
3
Ranges
84
Churches (additions)
4 Rewire
9
Dishwashers
35
Schools
6
Disposals
36
Service (change)
48
Dryers
41
Service (permanent)
94
Filling Stations
6
Service (temporary
24
Fire Alarm (private)
2 Signs
6
Freezers
9 Stores
14
Garages
5
Telephone Booth (outdoor)
3
Gas Furnace Controls
13
Vent Fans
71
Motors
11 Water Heaters
19
New Buildings
98 Washers
10
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES F. O'DOWD Inspector of Wires
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
January 18, 1960
Report of the Tree Warden to the Citizens of Reading:
I submit my report as Tree Warden for 1959.
There were two hundred and ninety-five new shade trees planted. Two hundred and eighty-eight were Sugar Maples, five Norway Maples and two Hop Hornbeans.
Seventy trees were removed from the roadside. Forty of these were elms infected with Dutch Elm Disease and removed under that pro- gram. Nine were destroyed by leaking gas mains. The remaining twenty-one were either in a dangerous condition or were removed be- cause of new construction.
The Electric Light Department paid for line clearance on eleven streets.
The low branches and dead wood were removed on twenty-five streets.
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE H. DONEGAN
Tree Warden
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
Board of Selectmen
Municipal Building Reading, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Following is the Annual Report of the Planning Board, January, 1960.
Regular Monday evening meetings of the undersigned members of the Planning Board have been held in Room 17 of the Municipal Build- ing.
During the year the Board has:
1. Met with individuals and answered inquiries on Zoning by-laws.
2. Held hearings under authority of Section 6 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws upon proposed amendments to the Zoning by-laws.
3. Submitted recorded recommendations to other Town Boards on proposed variances of the Zoning by-laws.
4. The Board has met frequently with Planning and Renewal As- sociates of Cambridge, Massachusetts and has received memoranda from them relative to the Master Plan.
A shopper preference survey has been made. Reports have been re- ceived for consideration relative to land development capabilities and areas of natural drainage.
Due to the complexities of the study an extension of time has been requested by Planning and Renewal Associates and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Commerce extending the completion date of the study to April, 1960.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD W. BATTEN, Chairman WILLIAM D. SOMMERS, Secretary C. DEWEY SMITH JAMES J. SULLIVAN, JR. ROBERT D. GOODOAK
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REPORT OF THE VETERANS' AGENT
Board of Seelctmen,
Reading, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit my annual report as Veterans' Agent and Director of Veterans' Service for the year 1959.
The past year we have aided thirty-six cases varying from an in- dividual to a family of twelve, and we carry a monthly load of twenty- one cases.
Medical expenses for dependents of veterans have increased again and indicate as time goes on, to increase even more.
Employment has remained at an even keel and cash aid has been largely to the older dependents of veterans as in the past.
The number of veterans moving into Reading, although not acquir- ing a settlement here as yet, has increased greatly, which will make a greater demand for Veterans' Benefits as they gain a settlement in the future. We base this prediction on the number of veterans who have applied for aid but whom we are obliged to refer to nearby cities and town where their settlement still holds.
The demand for Veterans' Services, that which gives advice, refer- ence and contacts without financial aid continues to be of great help to veterans and their dependents.
We make many photostatic copies in the course of the year for those seeking benefits due from the Federal Government, this of course without expense to the Veteran.
Pensioners are required by the Veterans Administration to file an- nual statements of income each year and may come for help and ad- vise in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD T. TAYLOR
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL
To The Board of Selectmen:
Reading, Massachusetts
The undersigned submit their report for the Board of Appeal of the Town for the year 1959.
The Board heard 32 cases on 17 hearing days. Twenty-four were for variations of the Zoning By-Laws and eight involved Permits. Of the total, 19 were granted, 7 were denied, 3 were withdrawn and 3 were continued. At the close of the year, all petitions brought forth before the Board had been heard, and decisions pending on 3.
GERALD E. FOSBROKE, Chairman PHILIP R. WHITE, JR., Secretary THOMAS A. PERKINS
Board of Appeal
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REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
The annual report of the plumbing inspector for the year ending December 31, 1959 is as follows:
Number of permits issued 299
Number of fixtures installed 1,330
Gas Storage - Hot water heaters 6
Electric Storage - Hot water storage
25
Oil Storage - Hot water storage 2
Hot water tanks 6
Tankless heaters 94
Water closets
255
Lavatories
255
Bath tubs
149
Showers
19
Urinals
6
Sinks
161
Laundry trays
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