Town of Tewksbury annual report 1955-1960, Part 32

Author: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Publication date: 1955
Publisher: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 1222


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by borrowing to authorize the issuance of bonds and notes of the Town, and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. Water Commissioners


ART. 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $350.00 to replace the safe in the Water Department Office, and to authorize the Water Com- missioners to expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. Water Commissioners


ART. 28. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town By-Laws by changing the time of the Annual Town Meeting to 10:00 A. M. on the first Saturday in March. Board of Selectmen


And you are directed to serve this warrant, by posting attested copies thereof upon the Town Hall and in the Post Offices and by leaving at least five hundred (500) copies at the Post Offices and at the Town Hall in said Town, seven (7) days at least before the time of holding said meeting.


HEREOF FAIL NOT, AND MAKE DUE RETURNS OF THIS WARRANT, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk at the time and place of Meeting as aforesaid.


Given under our hands this eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven.


VICTOR N. CLUFF, Chairman JOHN D. SULLIVAN JOSEPH J. WHELAN JOHN H. HART GEORGE A. O'CONNELL Selectmen of Tewksbury


A true copy, Attest :


JOHN F. SULLIVAN Constable of Tewksbury


Tewksbury, Mass. October 15, 1957


By virtue of this warrant, I this day at 9:00 A. M. served this warrant by posting up true and attested copies at the Post Offices and Town Hall and by leaving at least 500 copies at the Post Offices and Town Hall in said Tewksbury, eight (8) days before the time of holding said meeting.


JOHN F. SULLIVAN Constable of Tewksbury


Attest: ALICE A. PIKE


Town Clerk


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VITAL STATISTICS


Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded for 1957


Births


.445


Males 227


Females 218


Marriages


116


Deaths


98


Males


52


Females 46


1956 Births Received and Recorded in 1957


Males 18


Females 16


THE TOWN CLERK HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT SHE IS PREPARED TO FURNISH PARENTS, HOUSEHOLDERS, AND PHYSICIANS, APPLYING THEREFOR, BLANKS FOR THE RETURN OF BIRTHS AS REQUIRED BY LAW.


Financial Report


Received and paid the Town Treasurer for licenses,


permits, recording wees, etc. $2,560.00


Received and paid the Town Treasurer for dog licenses. 2,805.98


Received and paid the Division of Fisheries and


Game for sporting licenses. 3,428.00


Total $8,793.58


ALICE A. PIKE Town Clerk


REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS


The Board of Registrars held the necessary meetings and public registrations during 1957.


A recount was held on April 1st following the annual election of town offices in order to count all votes cast for Moderator. In spite of a few minor changes the final result remained unchanged and Mr. Alfred N. Shamas was declared elected.


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Annual listing of all persons 20 years of age and over was carried out under the supervision of the Registrars during January and February and the 1957 Street Listing prepared. Owners of dogs were also listed at this time.


In June the voting lists were revised by striking out names of persons who had left town and those deceased.


As of December 31, 1957 check lists showed 3657 voters in Precinct 1, 1623 in Precinct 2, making a total of 5280 voters.


HERBERT A. FAIRBROTHER, Chairman WILLIAM H. BENNETT GEORGE J. McCOY ALICE A. PIKE, Clerk


JURY LIST


July 18, 1957


To Mrs. Alice A. Pike, Town Clerk


Following is the jury list for 1957-1958:


1. Thomas A. Abbott, 39 School St., Letter Carrier


2. Leonard P. Anderson, 6 Chester Circle, Mechanic


3. Ethel Anderson, 24 Pleasant St., Housewife


4. Joseph Aubut, 836 Whipple Road, Social Worker


5. John C. Barker, 1144 Livingston St., Telephone Worker


6. David Beattie, 29 Marie St., Salesman


7. Wilfred P. Breen, 10 Euclid Road, New England Tel. & Tel.


8. Mary E. Brown, 1280 Main St., Housewife


9. William F. Bullock, 17 Patriot Road, Milkman


10. John Burriss, 32 Farmer Ave., RR. Station Agent


11. Leo Chibas, 48 Dewey St., Division Manager


12. Lillian Clark, 12 Maplewood Ave., Housewife


13. George R. Collins, 35 Summer St., Custodian


14. Gladys Collins, 35 Summer St., Housewife 15. Leslie Collins, 172 East St., Superintendent


16. Joseph E. Connolly, 68 Pleasant St., Gov. Employee


17. Fred A. Dugau, 77 Chandler St., Farmer


18. Jessie A. Davis, 5 School St., Housewife


19. Merrill Davis, 15 Knollwood Road, Napper


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20. Charlotte F. Dorsch, 572 Woburn St., Housewife


21. John Emro, 24 Pearl St., Expediter


22. Herbert Fairbrother, 93 Lee St., Supervisor


23. Charles Flynn, 20 Chester Circle, Telephone Linesman 24. Robert E. Gay, 110 North St., Clerk


25. Ida M. Gourley, 665 East St., Clerk


26. Grace J. Hannigan, 202 Astle St., Housekeeper


27. John H. Hart, 2 Ward St., Insurance Broker


28. Thomas W. Hill, Jr., 50 Hill St., Shipper


29. Frank L. Horgan, 23 Dudley Road, Retired


30. James G. Keefe, 363 Trull Road, Aircraft Machinist


31. Joseph Keefe, 4 Lawrence St., Clerk


32. Joseph Kelley, 191 Chandler St., Retired


33. Clara B. Kent, 1112 Andover St., Housewife


34. Donald Kershaw, Tewksbury State Hospital, T. S. H. & I.


35. Alvin F. Landers, 1417 Whipple Road, Shipfitter


36. William A. Leahy, 54 Lakeview Ave., Clerk


37. Roy LeRoque, 17 Marie St., New England Tel. & Tel.


38. John J. Liegakos, 56 Colab Road, Textile Worker


39. Amelia J. Lisay, 173 Martin Road, Bookkeeper


40. Rose McCoy, 623 Main St., Housewife


41. William H. McGowan, 69 Pleasant St., Supervisor


42. John A. Mclaughlin, Jr., 7 Chester St., New England Tel. & Tel.


43. Lauchie McPhail, 732 Shawsheen St., Chauffeur


44. Jean S. Maloney, 157 Trull Road, Housewife 45. George Marcotte, 15 Marie St., Accountant


46. Frank S. Matley, 6 Edward St., Farmer


47. George S. Mowbray, 30 Hill St., Engineer


48. Helen Murphy, 66 Temple St., Housewife


49. Richard C. Murphy, 101 Patten Road, Printer


50. Joseph Nugent, 7 California Road, Draftsman


51. Charles O'Brien, 20 Charlotte Road, Truck Driver 52. George A. O'Connell, 922 South St., Garage Foreman


53. Violet A. O'Laughlin, 1239 Main St., Telegraph Operator


54. Richard J. O'Neill, 645 South St., Supt. Streets


55. Edwin W. Osterman, 98 No. Billerica Road, Farmer 56. Justin F. Parsons, 22 Central St., Retired


57. Henry J. Patenaude, 217 No. Billerica Road, Interior Decorator


58. Walter Pollock, 51 Hill St., Electrician


59. Rose M. Quimby, 373 Shawsheen St., Housewife


60. John A. Quinn, Jr., 387 Pleasant St., Draftsman


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61. Kenneth Santos, 353 Trull Road, Wholesale Meat Dealer


62. Thomas P. Sawyer, 927 Maple St., Farmer


63. Frank E. Steele, 122 Adams Road, Radio Technician


64. Charles J. Struble, 38 Patten Road, M.T.A. Operator


65. Daniel T. Walker, 10 Knollwood Road, Builder


66. George Ward, 54 Maple St., Poultryman


67. Helen B. Ward, 54 Maple St., Secretary


68. Raymond A. Webb, 738 Trull Road, Insurance Agent


69. Beatrice Wells, 260 Whipple Road, Housewife


70. Eleanor C. Whelan, 5 Florence Ave., Housewife


71. Raymond Wing, 15 Patriot Road, Machine Operator VICTOR N. CLUFF, Chairman Board of Selectmen


TEWKSBURY TREE DEPARTMENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen


Gentlemen:


At this time I would like to thank the Board for its cooperation throughout the year 1957.


It is with great displeasure that I must report nothing new has been discovered to prevent the dread Dutch Elm Disease. We have had approximately fifty-eight cases of Dutch Elm Disease. These trees will be taken down and burned as prescribed by law. I would like to mention that trees which are infected with Dutch Elm fungi should be removed as soon as possible after infection is detected. This is most important to prevent the many thousands of Elm Bark Beetles from hatching the following year. There also is a safety factor in taking down these diseased trees while the tree has some life, especially if the trees are near homes or light wires.


I would like to say a little about the indiscriminate removal of trees. I realize that in the development of sidewalks and widening of roads, trees must be removed, but sometimes the privilege is abused. I certainly hope that a little thought and foresight will be used with respect to tree removal in these cases. It takes very little time to cut down a tree, but years to grow one. Trees are a definite part of a good community, so let us treat them as such.


Arbor Day was observed to the letter this past year. Flowering Crab trees were planted around the Town Hall. The nursery stock received under a special article was planted around the commons and public schools. These consisted of Crimson King, Fazen Black, Sugar and


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Variagated Leaf Maples.


Upwards of five hundred trees were dug and donated to residents of the Town. The demand for these trees was overwhelming. I would like to thank the person responsible for donating these trees; however he wishes to be anonymous.


Steps should be taken by the home owner to combat the Japanese Beetle by spraying lawns with chlordame or by injecting milky disease spore powder which is a natural control. This powder may be obtained from several of the local insecticide companies. Please feel free to call on me for further information.


Spraying of poison ivy was carried out during the first weeks of July. To residents who have poison ivy, this is a very worthy program.


Spraying of brush was carried out on several of the back roads with very good results. This is the new way to control brush. It is a great labor saver and many, many times faster than cutting by hand or machine.


As mosquito control agent for the Board of Health, I would like to say we have had our most successful year. Only one airplane spray was applied with excellent results. We only had a few hot spots after the spray was applied. Some credit must be given for the good control to the drought. With the absence of rain, no reflooding occured which prevented reseeding of eggs by adult mosquitos through the summer months. Many more towns and cities are adopting mosquito control and will give better support to the overall program.


This department stands ready to assist in any problem which will foster the betterment of the Town.


Remember Arbor Day


WALTER R. DOUCETTE


Plant a tree and make Tewksbury green.


Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent


REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY


The Library Trustees wish to report very busy sessions each time the Library has been opened during the year 1957. Many times the Library facilities have been taxed to their limits with the rush of Library business. We might mention that if only 50% of the present Library card holders and patrons paid a visit to the Library on even one night or afternoon when the Library was open, it would be rather difficult to handle all adequately, due to the Library's cramped quarters. We sincerely hope some day to have larger quarters to care for all patrons. There are now over 1600 card halders and a book


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circulation of over 14,500 annually. These figures show big increases over a few years ago. The town's population growth, calling for more school facilities, also will eventually require more Library facilities. Libraries are educational factors in a growing community. Our Library is only open now for three evenings besides Saturday afternoons and continued patronage may require further openings.


The record of the Library work is contained in the Librarian's report and the Library expenditures may be found in the report of the Auditor.


A donation of magazines from Mr. Herbert Trull, formerly of Tewksbury, was greatly appreciated.


The Trustees wish to publicly thank Mrs. Abbie Dempsey, Li- brarian, and her assistants, Mrs. Marion Carlson and Mrs. Ella Mar- shall for their faithful and excellent service during the past year.


The Trustees request that the articles in the Town Warrant asking for the continuance of our annual appropriation of $1,300.00 and the money received from the licensing of dogs, be approved and granted for the maintenance and operation of the Public Library.


Respectfully submitted, HAROLD H. SLOAN, Chairman MARIAN E. FRENCH, Secretary EDGAR SMITH HAROLD J. PATTEN DOROTHY FITZGERALD HARRY PRIESTLY


REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


1957


Cases Cases


Category Opened Closed


Referrals or Denials


Active Cases 1-1-56


Active Cases 1-1-57


Active Cases 1-1-58


Pending


O. A. A ..... 27


31


124


126


122


2


A. D. C ..... 7


6


22


21


22


0


D. A 2


6


13


14


10


0


G. R.


44


46


11


7


5


0


Totals .80


89


170


168


159


2


The total number of cases aided by the Board has been fairly constant for the past five years. There has been a gradual decrease in General Relief both in numbers and in total payments during this period. However, the total expenditure by the department has main- tained a steady increase and undoubtedly will continue to do so. This


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increase, as in the past, is due directly to the liberalization of the so- called "Federal Programs" of Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance, by the Massachusetts Legislature. As a matter of fact, since the submission by the Board of the 1958 budget, we have been informed that the Governor in his annual message has recommended further liberalizations for Old Age Assistance.


The present budget includes only changes made in 1957 that have been projected through 1958. These changes are as follows:


Paragraph 2. Section 1, Chapter 118A - cost of living adjustment for Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance. "The cost of living index shows an increase of 5.7% from the period May, 1956 to July, 1957, and this is the amount which assistance budgets shall actually be raised .... ". This is mandatory by the above law and was effective 9/1/57. It will remain in effect until a further change of 5% occurs. Conversely the law would require a reduction in budget if the cost of living decreased 5%.


State Letter 86 dated 8/5/57 effective 9/1/57. An adjustment of the item for fuel is made because of the increases in fuel prices over those currently used in the budget item Cost Schedule. The new rates are $23.00 a month from September to May and $9.50 a month from June to August. The old rate was $14.65 a month.


State Letter 86 dated 8/7/57 increased burial allowances from $150.00 to $200.00 and increased the total allowable cost to $350.00.


Chapter 43 of the Acts of 1957, effective 9/5/57, further liberalizes the Aid to Dependent Children program.


State Letter 91 dated 9/24/57, in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 7, Section 30L of the General Laws, established a new rate of $5.75 per diem for all licensed nursing homes. The old rate was $28.00 or $35.00 a week.


Chapter 614 of the Acts of 1957, reduced the liability of children in support of their parents who are recipients of Old Age Assistance.


Chapter 659 of the Acts of 1957, relieved parents over 65 of their obligation to support disabled children over 18 and increased the exemption of children from their liability to support disabled parents.


Chapters 184, 187, 493, 430, 344, 252, 707, 464, and 304 of the Acts of 1957, deal with the department and related matters, but as they appear to have little effect on the budget, they will not be discussed in this report. However, they as well as a copy of all the Acts passed by the General Court in 1957, are available to the townspeople in the Selectmen's Office.


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The Board feels that for those who are not familiar with the duties of a Welfare Department, it would be well to review their functions and responsibilities at this time.


The Board of Public Welfare is responsible for the supervision of Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Disability Assist- ance, and for the total administration of General Relief. Old Age Assistance is a program set up by the General Court of Massachusetts to render financial assistance and medical care to persons over 65 who are in need. The amount of aid rendered and the means of determining need are spelled out by the General Court through the State Depart- ment of Public Welfare. Of money expended by the Town for this program, approximately 41.2% is reimbursed by "Federal Funds" and 41.5% by "State Funds". The balance of 17.3% is the local share and is a cost to the town of settlement. Settlement, generally speaking, is that community where a person last resided for a period of five con- secutive years without receiving public assistance.


Aid to Dependent Children is a program similar to Old Age Assistance for children in need who have been deprived of parental support either by desertion, for more than six months; sickness, for more than three months; death; or divorce. The General Court acts in the same manner as in Old Age Assistance. Of the money expended by the town, approximately 45.8% is reimbursed by "Federal Funds" and 30.3% by "State Funds". Settlement is not involved and the balance of 20.9% is the cost to the town.


Disability Assistance is a program similar to Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children for persons whom it is determined are permanently and totally disabled by the Medical Review Team of the State Department of Public Welfare, and who are in need. Of the money expended, approximately 34.6% is reimbursed by "Federal Funds" and 40.4% by "State Funds". Settlement is not involved and the balance of 25% is the cost to the town.


General Relief is a program set up by the local Board of Public Welfare acting in accordance with Chapter 117 of the General Laws. Expenditures are a total cost to the town of settlement. Generally it it is for persons in need who do not fall into one of the above categories.


GEORGE A. O'CONNELL Chairman Board of Public Welfare


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PLANNING BOARD REPORT


Since the adoption of the one acre lot by-law, this board has ap- proved three one acre subdivisions, with a total of 98 lots for all three plans. There has been no one acre subdivision started except for frontage lots. This has given the town officials an opportunity to study the problems facing us, present and future, particularly the school problem.


Mr. Moore of the Technical Planning Associates, has recommended that the tract of land located between Pleasant Street and Pine Street, be taken by eminent domain for school site and a future recreational area. This is being accomplished by our school building committee.


Our efforts have been concentrated on planning for the future with Technical Planning Associates, and attempting to put town plan- ning on a firm foundation. Our contract with Technical Planning Associates has provided us with the following map information:


1. Distribution of dwellings.


2. Present land use.


3. Usable and buildable land.


4. Neighborhood distribution.


5. Zoning.


6. General soil characteristics.


7. Drainage basin.


8. Topography.


9. Comparative population trend.


Considerable thought has been given to industrial zoning. The area at the Eastern end of Tewksbury, bordered by Andover and Wilming- ton, which has some 600 acres in Tewksbury and a total of approx- imately 1200 acres in all three towns, is considered by Mr. Moore as the most valuable tract of land for Heavy Industrial zoning.


A joint meeting was held with Wilmington to investigate the pos- sibility of an access to Route 28. A plan has been proposed by the board known as the Industrial World. We are in hopes that after proper zoning, and maps have been completed, industry will settle here. This will not only help the town tax problem, but will provide employment for town residents.


The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen held a joint meeting with Mr. Whitcomb, Department of Commerce. The purpose of the meeting was to decide on the best location for a connector road between Route 110 and Route 28, which will best serve the industrial areas.


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A study of the Betterment Act is being conducted to learn its advantages and disadvantages.


A major problem is to rezone the town for building lot sizes. Under the guidance of Technical Planning Associates and the volunteer ser- vices of Dana Perkins Engineering Co., we have proposed a map which divides the Town into some 60 blocks, each block being separated by streets or natural boundaries. In using this map, the lot sizes to be recommended by this board are determined by these following factors:


1. Existing lot sizes 6. Usable and buildable land


2. Neighborhood distribution


7. Topography


3. Density of population


8. General soil characteristics


4. Distribution of dwellings 9. Drainage


5. Comparative population trends


A complete new set of zoning laws has been completed and will be available at public hearing to be held.


Subdivision Rules and Regulations are being completed. These will require a great deal more from builders on any new subdivisions. Some of the changes required will be sidewalks, hot top streets, curbings, planting of trees, drainage and many more.


Much time and study has been given to the proposed changes in our subdivision control regulations and to our zoning by-laws, by both the Planning Board and Technical Planning Associates.


It is our sincere hope that the people of the Town will take an active interest and carefully study the recommendations to be made by this board.


The Planning Board urges a large attendance at both legal hear- ings and the Annual Town Meeting which will be held in the near future.


PLANNING BOARD JOHN J. COONEY, Chairman ROGER LAFRENIERE, Clerk THOMAS P. SAWYER JEROME A. CARPENTER ROBERT LACY


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REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER


To the Board of Selectmen


Town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


The following is my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31st, 1957.


Kennel Licenses


15-$10.00 1-$25.00 1,236


Dogs Licensed


73


Dogs Destroyed


45


Dogs Returned to Owners 28


Telephone Calls 883


Investigations (Licenses) complaints of barking dogs,


killing chickens, rabbits, destroying property, etc. 90


Respectfully submitted LESLIE COLLINS Dog Officer


REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING


To the Board of Health


Tewksbury, Mass.


Dear Sirs:


This is my report for year of 1957.


Slaughtering: January 1957


Cattle 77


Calves 22


Hogs 41


Sheep 3


Goats


Total


1


144


41


10


30


February 1957 0


0 81


83


21


20


0 127


57


17


36


0 127


70


19


27


1 119


78


7


3


March 1957 3 April 1957 2 May 1957 2


June 1957 5


0


93


76


Dogs Sheltered


89


3


0


July 1957 7


0


99


92


12


2


August 1957 1 September 1957 17 October 1957


0 107


87


8


21


2 135


131


25


29


8 November 1957


0 193


75


22


41


11 December 1957


0


149


81


20


60


1


0


162


TOTAL FOR YEAR 1957


1,536


Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GRAY Inspector of Slaughtering


POLICE REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1957


Admitted to Tewksbury State Hospital 2


Air Alerts Received.


25


Ambulance Calls .66


Auto Accidents Investigated 100


Auto Accidents Reported at Office. .64


Car Registration and Ownership Transferred 237


Cars Stolen Elsewhere. 12


Cars Stolen in Tewksbury. 31


Committed to Worcester State Hospital


1


Complaints Received and Investigated. 1,403


Dog Bites Investigated. 54


Dogs Struck by Autos. 143


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Fires Policed. .61


Funerals Policed. 19


Hearings at Office. 14


Investigations for Other Police Departments. 130


Lights Out, Poles and Wires Down 56


Merchandise Recovered.


$14,705


Messages Delivered. 485


Missing Persons Elsewhere 18


77


Doors and Windows Found Open.


:


Missing Persons Tewksbury. 83


Permits Issued to Purchase Arms. 2


Permits Issued - Trailers. 5


Public Functions Policed. 25


Registration Plates Checked.


88


Revolver Licenses Issued.


43


Sessions at Lowell District Court.


47


Sessions at Superior Court, Lowell


5


Sessions at Superior Court, East Cambridge. 9


Snow and Ice Reported on Highways. 10


Sudden Deaths Investigated. 15


Summons served 201


Traffic Duty. 72


Transported to Hospitals.


174


Vacant Properties Checked.


201


Disposition of Cases


District Court and Superior Court, Lowell Superior Court, East Cambridge


Dismissed


3


Filed


6


Fined


55


For Other Police Departments


18


Guilty


29


Not Guilty


5


Pending


19


Released


57


TOTAL 192


Total Number of Arrests


Accosting Opposite Sex


1


Assault and Battery


10


Breaking, Entering, Larceny in Night Time


12


Defacing Fire Arms


2


Drunkenness


77


Failing to Stop for School Bus


2


For Other Police Departments 17


Larceny


6


Non-Payment of Fine


2


Non-Support


9


78


Operating Auto Without Authority 1


Operating Auto As To Endanger. 5


Operating Auto Without A License 8


Operating Auto Without Safety Sticker 2


Operating Auto Under the Influence 12


Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle 1


Receiving Stolen Property 2


1


Vagrancy


Violating Speed Laws


22


TOTAL 192


JOHN F. SULLIVAN Chief of Police


REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


During the year 1957 the Board of Health met every second week. Meetings were held in the Office of the Board of Selectmen, starting at 7:00 P. M., preceding the Selectmen's meeting. At the organizational meeting, Thomas A. Abbott was elected Chairman.


Mr. Ralph Peters, Sanitary Inspector, proposed that new regula- tions be adopted to safeguard the health of the community concerning disposal of sewage. Complaints in the past have indicated a need for more adequate protection in this respect. As a result, each new system requested is designed individually with topography of area and per- colation being considered.




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