Town of Tewksbury annual report 1950-1954, Part 22

Author: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Publication date: 1950
Publisher: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 786


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To you, our selectmen, please accept my thanks for your part, you never interfered and were always open for constructive sug- gestions towards the Fire Department. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you, the Selectmen and the people of Tewksbury.


. .


I hope to serve all of you again and will always try to better the Fire Department.


Respectfully submitted, ANTHONY OBDENS Chief of the Fire Dept.


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REPORT OF THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT


General Relief


There were nine cases at the beginning of the year and nine at the close of the year. Of the latter nine, four are long term cases ineligible for other forms of assistance. There were thirty-six applications received during the year.


1949


1950 16,000 20


1951 15,000


1952 10,000


1953


Appropriations


17,300


8,000


Cases 1/1


25


16


9


9


Aid to Dependent Children


There were twenty-six cases at the beginning of the year and nineteen at the close of the year. There were eight new cases approved during the year.


Old Age Assistance


There were one hundred and twenty-one cases at the begin- ning of the year and one hundred and nineteen at the close of the year. There were thirty-two applications approved during the year.


Disability Assistance


There were three cases at the beginning of the year and ten at the close of the year. Of the seven new cases four were trans- ferred from General Relief. There were also five cases where financial assistance was not required. Of these five, two are undergoing training under the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the State Department of Education and the other three were declared non-feasible.


During the years 1950 and 1951 there were numerous changes in the law which liberalized and increased the grants on the "Federal Programs." These changes were reflected in the in- creased appropriations for the years 1950, 1951 and 1952. There were no significant changes in the laws in 1952 and none are anticipated for 1953 and for that reason there are no increases in the requests for appropriations for 1953.


Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM B. CARTER, Chair. GILBERT E. FRENCH JOSEPH J. WHELAN Board of Public Welfare


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REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR


January 15, 1953


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Tewksbury, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


During the past year considerable progress has been made by the Civil Defense Department toward a well rounded unit to serve the Town in any emergency or disaster.


First and foremost in the accomplishments of the organization was the test drill conducted in June. Over four hundred volunteers took part in the drill was critiqued by several State, Regional and local officials. Each unit was commended for its particular phase in the program. Nationwide recognition of the test was indicated by the articles appearing in the State and Federal Government publications.


The Town's Civil Defense units were aided to a great extent by personnel and equipment from nineteen surrounding cities and towns, which indicated the tremendous value of the mutual aid section of the program, in the event of any emergency.


In addition to this test the Auxiliary Police assisted the regular Police Department on Hallowe'en and did a commendable job.


A large group of women took and completed the Home-Nursing Course sponsored by the Red Cross. This gives the town a nucleus of trained women who can be of great service to their families and neighbors.


At the present time in addition to the Central Fire Station siren, three other sirens are located throughout the town, which with the other fire sirens give the town at least six warning signals and cover the town fairly well. These sirens are avilable as a "No School" signal if the School Board so desires.


..


Taken on the whole the program is well established and the Director wishes to express his thanks to the Selectmen for their 100% cooperation in making the program a success.


Respectfully submitted, GEORGE A. MCDERMOTT Director


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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD 1952


January 14, 1953


Although the rapid growth of Tewksbury has been increasingly evident since the end of World War II, the Planning Board has only recently been aware of the potential impact of this growth upon the Town. As it is incumbent upon the board to thoughtfully consider and advise the people of the community on a plan for the future, this development has caused it some concern. Progress and growth are healthy indications in a town, but by their very nature can create problems which may plague its future if left to develop without control. Every bit of evidence indicates that this situation is not peculiar to Tewksbury alone, and many primarily residential or partially agricultural towns in the State are facing a similar development. The manner in which this town and others like it plan for and control this growth will determine their future desirability as places in which to live.


We noted in our appeal for a building law in the last annual report that population trends indicate a strong movement away from cities to suburban or rural areas. This movement has increased rather than diminished and Tewksbury, centrally located to industrial cities such as Boston and Lowell, is a desirable location for the small home owner. The fact that the Town has recently installed a comprehensive public water system, and expanded its elementary school facilities will only serve to attract more potential residents.


The economic impact of this development is readily evident. The Town's population is growing at a tremendous rate without a compensatory increase in revenue to carry the expenditures. It may not be generally known that taxes paid by the average new resi- dent in Town are, without increase in tax rate or property assess- ment, insufficient to balance the added cost to the town. For instance, with an average evaluation of $5000 the new resident will pay approximately $260 in taxes. As it costs approximately $200 per year per child for schooling, if the family has more than one child it will cost the town more than it provides in taxes. In other words, each new house in Tewksbury, assuming a fixed tax and assessment is resulting in a larger deficit.


In like manner, the social impact, though slower to act, will have its effect on the Town. Schools, despite the two new plants, are in danger of being overcrowded once more. Town Hall facilities are limited with as many as three departments or boards functioning in the same room. The Hall itself will soon be incapable


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of adequately seating voters at annual meetings, a development which portends the possibility of representative government. New houses springing up indescriminately throughout the Town have created need for small stores and other facilities which spotlight the inadequacy of the Town's zoning by-laws.


In this report, the effect of our rapid expansion has been broadly outlined without attempting to evaluate all possible con- sequences. Neither has any ready solution to the problem been suggested for these is no obvious one. However, the board would like the Town to consider the merit of a zoning change which limit the number of subdivisions of land by increasing the minimum lot size requirement from 10,000 sq. ft. to possibly an acrę,'


An obvious means of increasing revenue would be to make available certain areas suitable for heavy industry by revision of the zoning by-laws. This is a necessary step to provide encourage- ment for industry, with its much needed tax potential, to locate in Tewksbury.


The Planning Board, however, is presently studying the idea of employing the services of a competent planning engineer to assist its work in outlining a broad plan of development, some- times referred to as a Master Plan, which it hopes may serve as a guide to those officials acting in the Town's behalf. It is hoped that the Board will have a proposal ready for presentation to the voters at a Town meeting in the near future.


The Planning Board has held approximately 30 meetings throughout the year at which it has acted on plans for subdivision, discussed all phases of zoning, and collaborated with the Road Commissioners on street acceptances.


Public Hearings on zoning by-law changes were held at the request of Mary Garabedian and John D. Sullivan.


Public Hearings were also held and preliminary approval was given for the following plans for subdivisions of land:


Clearview Acres Patten & Foster Rd.


Cleghorn Realty Corp. John Sullivan John Cooney


Cooney Rd. Subdivision


Foster Acres Part 1


Edgar and Alice Hinton


final approval was given for the following:


T. K. McKenzie


"Leaver Acres"


T. K. Mckenzie "High School Acres"


EDWARD B. STEVENS


Secretary - Pro Tem


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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR


MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE


1948


1949


1950


1951


1952


Totals


Uncollected Bal. 12-31-51


$21.90


$103.42


$1,088.38


$ 4,647.20


$ 5,860.90


1952 Commitments


1,725.08


36,963.84


38,688.92


Refunds


49.19


584.42


633.61


Cash Collected Abatements


785.71


4,373.76*


24,927.06*


30,086.53


166.66


2,713.29


2,879.95


Uncollected Bal. 12-31-52


21.90


103.42


302.67


1,881.05


9,907.91


12,216.95


POLL


1948


1949


1950


1951


1952


Totals


Uncollected Bal. 12-31-51


$ 194.00


$ 530.00


$ 734.00


1952 Commitments


3,764.00


3,764.00


Refunds


2.00


4.00


6.00


Cash Collected


88.00*


336.00*


2,782.00*


3,206.00


Abatements


2.00


424.00


426.00


Uncollected Bal. 12-31-52


106.00


194.00


562.00


862.00


PERSONAL PROPERTY


1948


1949


1950


1951


1952


Totals


Uncollected Bal. 12-31-51


$22.00


$326.20


$1,172.40


$ 2,447.72


$ 3,968.32


1952 Commitments


152,803.44


152,803.44


Refunds


8.32


8.32


Cash Collected Abatements Uncollected Bal. 12-31-52


304.20


502.40*


1,034.00 *


149,644.20* 171.08 2,996.48


151,484.80 171.08


22.00


22.00


670.00


1,413.72


5,124.20


REAL ESTATE


1948


1949


1950


1951


1952


Totals


Uncollected Bal. 12-31-51


$5,052.40


$32,062.43


$ 37,114.83


1952 Commitments


267,320.04


267,320.04


Refunds


4.20


1,346.40


1,350.60


Cash Collected


4,994.60*


27,023.63*


231,211.87*


263,230.10


Abatements


9,206.60


9,206.60


Transferred to Tax Title


61.60


162.80


650.00


874.40


Audit Adjustment (Cr.)


.40


.40


Uncollected Bal. 12-31-52


None


4,876.00


27,597.97


32,473.97


* The following amounts were collected in 1952 but were not reported until January 1953.


Levy of 1950


Levy of 1951


Levy of 1952


Poll


$12.00


Poll


$ 2.00


Poll


$ 46.00


Personal


8.00


Personal


8.80


Personal


523.64


Real Estate


33.30


Real Estate


1,430.77


Real Estate


10,071.63


Excise


60.94


Excise


2,018.77


Respectfully submitted, .


LOUIS H. AMIOT


Collector


REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER


To the Board of Selectmen


Town of Tewksbury


Gentlemen:


The following is the report of the Dog Officer from April 1st through December 31, 1952.


Kennel Licenses: 8-$10 3-$25 1-$50 12


Dogs Licensed 767


Dogs Sheltered 24


Dogs Destroyed 38


Dogs returned to owners 2


Investigations (Licenses) complaints, barking


dogs, dogs killing chickens, etc. 91


Respectfully submitted,


LESLIE COLLINS


Dog Officer


REPORT OF THE ROAD COMMISSIONERS AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Town of Tewksbury, Mass.


Gentlemen:


The following is our report for the year ending December 31, 1952:


Chapter 81 and General Highway


Highway maintenance work was carried out this year with the use of Gravel, Tar, Sand and Patch on all of our streets.


We were able to take care of this work much better this year than previous years because of the new front end Loader Tractor that was purchased this year for the Highway.


The following table gives the amount of materials used on various streets:


Gravel (Yards)


15,000


Asphalt (Gallons) 58,780


Sand (Yards) 3,393


Pea Stone (Tons) 1,207


Catch Basins Installed


3


Bituminous Concrete (Tons) 160


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Chapter 90 Maintenance


Chapter 90 Maintenance work was done on East Street and Whipple Road.


Chapter 90 Construction


Chapter 90 Construction work was carried out on Whipple Road, straightening the curve near Mud Pond.


Chapter 90 Construction was also started on Fiske Street.


Financial report of the Highway Department is included in the Auditors report.


In closing, we express our thanks to all who have given us any assistance.


Respectfully submitted, T. F. SULLIVAN CHESTER M. ROPER GEORGE R. GRAY Road Commissioners


RICHARD F. O'NEILL


Superintendent


REPORT OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE


The Middlesex County Extension Service is an organization maintained by the County in co-operation with the University of Massachusetts and the United States Department of Agriculture to serve the citizens of the town in the field of agriculture and home economics. The work is carried on under the guidance of the town director, who is assisted by the chairman in homemaking and boys' and girls' 4-H Club work.


The County Office makes farm and home visits to help when requested, and, in addition, carries on organized projects county- wide under the guidance of farmers and homemakers' service on county committees.


Radio service is maintained weekly on WBZ, monthly on WHDH, and five days a week during the summer on WKOX. A monthly Bulletin with a circulation of 5,000 is maintained, and timely notices of interest to dairymen, fruit growers, market gardeners, poultrymen, and commercial florists are sent to anyone as requested.


Some of the special activities of local interest follow. Dairymen were primarily interested in co-operating in the New England-wide


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Green Pastures Program, the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Owner Sampler work, and Selective Breeding.


The Extension Poultry Program in 1952 was keyed to help poultrymen and turkey growers to improve the efficiency of their operations, maintain flock health, and take better advantage of their marketing opportunities. Efforts were made to provide breeders with information which might help them to hold their prominent place in the industry and routine service was provided in all phases of poultry and turkey farming.


Tewksbury was well represented in the 1952 Middlesex Flock Health Program, members including Prisco Coviello, Main Street; Ernest J. Salemi, 59 Lowe St .; and Stephen L. Smith, Sr., Shaw- sheen Street.


A spray service is maintained by radio to all fruit growers as well as market gardeners. Fruit growers also follow closely the weekly twilight meetings held during the growing season to keep abreast of production and marketing problems. There has been an increased demand from home owners for information on vegetables, flower gardens, and lawns.


Mrs. Alma Smith and Mrs. Olive Hopkinson attended a training school in Textile Painting and taught an enthusiastic group of their townspeople. Two other groups enjoyed presentations of the "Christmas Everywhere" program.


Tewksbury 4-H Clubs included craft, clothing, and foods. Mr. Clifford Greeno was elected 4-H Town Chairman. Two half camperships were given to club members who had done good work and were eligible to attend Camp Middlesex, the 4-H Club Camp at Ashby.


The Tewksbury Clubs combined with Wilmington for their annual club exhibit, at which all club members took part. Those in town who assisted with the 4-H Club program were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Love, Mrs. Elmer Johnson, Kenneth Greeno, Mrs. James Love, Mrs. Katherine Noland and Mrs. Dorothy Peters.


Respectfully submitted, VICTOR N. CLUFF Town Director


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ASSESSORS' REPORT


Value of Land Exclusive of Buildings Jan. 1, 1952 $ 988,990.00


Value of Buildings 4,149,080.00


Value of Personal Property


2,745,720.00


Total Value of 1952 $ 7,883,790.00


Total Value of 1951


7,394,710.00


Gain in Valuation


$


489,080.00


TOTAL LEVY FOR 1952


Town Appropriation


$489,105.24 -"


Appropriation Available Funds


47,909.85


Debt and Interest Charges


116,155.84


Tax Title Foreclosure


300.00 $653,470.93


State Parks and Reservations


$ 921.06


State Audit


17.64 $


938.70


County Tax


$ 13,627.22


Underestimate County Tax


471.55


Tuberculosis Hospital


2,706.10


County Retirement


3,370.84 $ 20,175.71


Overlay Current Year


$ 17,579.44 $ 17,579.44


Gross Amount to be Raised


$692,164.78


ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS


Income Tax


$ 46,777.19


Corporation Tax


11,515.47


Reimbursement State Land


8,587.61


Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise


27,000.00


Licenses


2,500.00


General Government


100.00


Old Age Assistance


37,000.00


Old Age Tax (Meals)


1,482.64


Schools


4,000.00


Interest on Taxes and Deposits


2,000.00


Health and Sanitation


450.00


Veterans' Benefits


500.00


Fines


150.00


Protection Persons and Property


250.00


Highways


250.00


Charities


12,000.00


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State Assistance for School Construction


12,000.00 Overestimate County Hospital $ 1,991.22


Overestimate State Parks and Reservations 51.72 Water Dept. 12,000.00


"Oklahoma" Construction Special Personal Warrant


10,000.00 $190,605.85


Amount from Available Funds $ 87,909.85 $ 87,909.85


Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $278,515.70


Net Amount to be Raised on Polls and Property 413,649.08


Polls $ 3,692.00


Personal Property 142,777.44


Real Estate


267,179.64 $413,649.08


Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property $413,649.08


Tax Rate 1952 - $52.00


Additional Polls $ 72.00


Additional Personal Property


26.00


Additional Real Estate


140.40 $ 238.40


Amount Abated:


Polls


$ 424.00


Personal Property


171.08


Real Estate


9,206.60 $ 9,801.68


MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE


Total Valuation $823,820.00


Amount Warrants to Collector


$ 36,963.84


Amt. Taken Estimated Revenue .. $ 27,000.00


Amount Abated 2,713.29 29,713.29


Balance


7,250.55 $


Tax Rate 1952 - $48.25


TABLE OF AGGREGATES


Number of Dwelling Houses


2,076


Number Acres Land Assessed


10,6421/2


Number Live Stock:


Horses


17


Swine


672


Mink


404


Cows


351


Fowl


18,315


Bulls, Yearlings, etc.


67


Goats, Sheep, etc.


5


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EXEMPTED PROPERTY (Real and Personal)


Religious, Charitable, etc.


$ 225,490.00


Town


687,050.00


Town Land (Low Value Sales)


31,790.00


State Property


4,286,580.00


Total Exempted Property


$ 5,330,910.00


Respectfully submitted,


AUSTIN F. FRENCH ETHEL M. PHILLIPS EDWARD J. SULLIVAN Board of Assessors-"


REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OFF THE TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY


The Trustees of the Public Library submit the following report:


Details of the expenditures will be found in the report of the auditor.


Eleven meetings were held during the year.


During the fall the Library underwent a thorough cleaning and now presents a more attractive appearance.


Our thanks are due the librarian and her assistants for their ever courteous service and to the patrons for their cooperation.


It is hoped that the request found in the warrant for $1,300.00, together with money received from dog licenses, be granted.


Respectfully submitted,


HAROLD H. SLOAN, Chairman EDGAR SMITH


HAROLD J. PATTEN DOROTHY FITZGERALD


HARRY PRIESTLEY


MARIAN E. FRENCH, Secretary


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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT


To the Trustees of the Tewksbury Public Library:


The following report is respectfully submitted:


CIRCULATION OF BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY


Saturdays


Fiction


6320


Sociology


114


History


1176


Religion


34


Literature


100


Science


125


Travel


112


Poetry


68


Arts


388


Philosophy


36


Biography


256


Total


7731


Wednesdays and Saturdays-10,539 Library and Districts-11,518


CIRCULATION OF BOOKS IN DISTRICTS


Wamesit


Fiction


320


Religion


History


3


Sociology


2


Literature


3


Science


Travel


3 Poetry


Arts


1 Philosophy


1


Biography


9


Total


342


Silver Lake Bakery


Fiction


309


Religion


History


9 Sociology


Literature


1 Science


1


Travel


1 Poetry


Arts


1 Philosophy


Biography


9 Total


331


North


Fiction


270


Sociology


1


History


7 Religion


Literature


3 Science


1


Travel


7 Poetry


....


Arts


3 Philosophy


7


Biography


7 Total


306


Total Circulation in Districts-979


68


CIRCULATION OF MAGAZINES


American 51


McCall's 47


¡ American Home


59


Mechanics Illustrated 119


Atlantic Monthly


45


+National Geographic 149


Better Homes & Gardens


70


Parents 3


*Coming Events in Britain


30


Playmate 25


Cosmopolitan 52


Good Housekeeping


87


Readers' Digest 77


Harpers


35


Red Book 78


Hobbies


19


*Trailer Travel 1


Holiday


49


*Wee Wisdom 36


Ladies' Home Journal


55


Woman's Home Comp. 42


+Life


354


*You


5


Mademoiselle


36


Others


19


Total 1720


៛ 2 Copies


* Donated


ABBIE M. DEMPSEY


Librarian


REPORT OF APPEALS BOARD


During the past year the Board of Appeals considered five (5) requests for a variance from the Zoning By-Laws. Of this number the Board granted (4) cases and denied (1).


The Board met in all (29) times to advise residents on various problems pertaining to Zoning By-Laws. The majority of these requests pertained to residents who had intentions of establishing a small business, which the present Zoning By-Law prevents.


The Board again recommends small business districts be established in various parts of the town, before too much growth takes place.


The Board appeals to the voters to consider changes in our industrial districts so that small industry would have an oppor- tunity to locate in town. This would help to defray our tax burden.


Respectfully submitted,


PHAIDA ROUX, Chairman JOHN J. COONEY DANA F. PERKINS Board of Appeals


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¡ Popular Mechanics 177


TOWN OF TEWKSBURY - JURY LIST 1952 - 1953


Hamilton, George-Traffic Officer


Cross Street


Sullivan, Edward J .- Farmer


Pike Street


Trull, J. Arthur-Florist


River Road


McCoy, Paul-Clerk


Pleasant Street


Chandler, William A, Jr .- Fireman


Main Street


Stenberg, George-Construction work


Pine Street


Tremblay, Arthur-Merchant


Pleasant Street


Roux, Phaida-Blacksmith


Pleasant Street


Bailey, William-Garage proprietor


Andover Street


Patterson, Harry W .- Inspector


Main Street


Monroe, William H .- Retired


Bridge Street


Scott, Nathan-Retired


Chandler Street


Gray, Roland H .- Clerk


Andover Street


Sanford, Ralph O .- Fireman


Pleasant Street


Lacy, J. Robert-Farmer


Main Street


Sargent Charles-Clerk


River Road


Treadwell, Harry-Fireman


Summer Street


Darby, Vernon-Florist


East Street


Carson, L. Homer-Farmer


North Street


Thorenson, Edward-Laborer


Main Street


Garside, David-Chauffeur


North Street


Sawyer, Harry-Gas cutter


McLaren Road


Priestly, Harry-Retired


Pleasant Street


Roper, Chester M .- Florist


Pleasant Street


Conney, John-Delivery man


Andover Street


Sherlock, Francis P .- Operator


Chandler Street


Martin, Edward M .- Retired


Andover Street


Patenaude, Henry J., Jr .- Painter


Woburn Street


McCausland, Stanley-Electrician


Main Street Main Street


Carter, John-Florist


Osterman, Edward-Farmer


Billerica Road


Wells, Arthur, Jr .- Poultryman


Whipple Road


Eaton, John K .- Bank Manager


French Street


Cluff, Victor N .- Executive Officer


Maple Street


MacLellan, Allen D .- Merchant


Main Street


Smith, Stephen, Sr .- Poultryman


Shawsheen Street


Dugau, Fred A .- Farmer Chandler Street


O'Neill, William J .- Treasurer South Street


Amiot, Louis H .- Collector


Pleasant Street


Peters, Peter-Tree surgeon


Florence Avenue


Craig, John R .- Clerk


Trull Street


Leahy, William A .- Postman


Lakeview Avenue


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


The Board of Health elected Joseph J. Whelan as Chairman at the organizational meeting held March 5, 1952.


Due to the large number of sewage disposal complaints, the Board adopted a set of regulations, recommended by the State Department of Public Health, pertaining to proper methods of sewage disposal. Compliance with these regulations will greatly reduce such nuisances.


Representatives of the Board met with Health Officials of nearby towns, on two occasions, to discuss the Union Health Act. This Act requires that all towns, not supplying certain services, must either provide these services or join with other towns to form a Health Union before 1959. The general feeling of those present at these meetings was that compliance with the mandatory provisions of this act would be extremely expensive and it would be desirable for the towns to collaborate on a similar program, self administered, without the large overhead of a State-controlled agency. It is planned to hold a series of meetings with other towns to work out a satisfactory health program through mutual action.


There were only two bids for the rubbish and garbage contract this past year. Although the award was made for the sum of $6,693.43, your Board feels certain that the Town will lose these essential services unless the sum of $10,000 is appropriated this year.


The Board received with regret the resignation of Horace P. Sweet, who served the Town many years as Inspector of Slaughter- ing. A permanent successor has not as yet been named.


Perhaps the most important action of the Board this year was the arrangement of a Chest X-Ray Clinic for the week of February 16, 1953. The Clinic is being held at the Town Hall and at the South Tewksbury Betterment Association through the cooperation of the State Department of Public Health and the Middlesex Health Association. It is hoped that all citizens of the town will take advantage of the opportunity to obtain the benefits of this program.


Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH WHELAN


Chairman


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To Joseph Whelan, Chairman Board of Health Tewksbury, Mass.


Gentlemen:


As your agent, I submit the following report for the year · ending December 31, 1952.


Diseases reported:


Chicken Pox 14


Dog Bite 15


Whooping Cough 0


Diphtheria


0


Mumps 2


Scarlet Fever 0


Tuberculosis


3


Polio 0


Measles 44


Licenses granted:


Oleomargerine 1


Store-Milk & Cream 10


Vehicle-Milk & Cream 9


Pasturization 5


Slaughtering 1




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