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$269.15
Merchandise Recovered
$23,721.50
Messages Delivered 432
22
Missing Persons Tewksbury
.82
Permits Issued (Trailers)
7
Permits Issued (Sundays )
25
51
Missing Persons Elsewhere
Other Emergency 123
Violation of Speed Laws
Car Registration and Ownership Transferred
Public Functions Policed
62
Registrations Checked
88
Snow and Ice Reported on Highway 32
Sudden Deaths Investigated
13
Summons Served
256
Transported to Hospital
189
Violation Notices to Registry
51
Vacant Houses Checked
323
Value of Stolen Property
$33,180.00
Parking Violations
35
Defective Equipment Tags
.53
JOHN F. SULLIVAN
Chief of Police
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
The State Legislature has charged local boards of health through- out the Commonwealth with more duties and responsibilities than any other town bodies. The Tewksbury Board of Health is no exception to this general condition. The activities administered by the Health De- partment include inspection of restaurants and grocery stores, inspection of dairy products, mosquito control, rubbish and garbage collection, sewage disposal installation and operation, care of tubercular cases, control of contagious diseases, administration of dental clinic, operation of town dump, pumping of flooded areas in emergencies, dog disposal, animal inspection, inoculations, inspections of plumbing, inspection of nursery schools and homes providing day care for children, inspection of nursing homes, issuance of burial permits, inspection of slaughtering, and in general any duties which may be related directly or remotely to the public health. It is obvious, therefore, that a detailed report on all of the Board's activities would require much more space than allotted in the regular town report. It can be said in summary, however, that the department has conscientiously endeavored to carry out the above responsibilities as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.
The program of food inspection, adopted last year, is now showing positive results. The deficiencies revealed during initial inspections have decreased to a minimum and this may be attributed to the conscientious work of Robert S. Rimbach, the Town's Registered Sanitarian, and the fine cooperation displayed by most of the local food handlers. 916 tests were made on samples of milk and cream and indicated an average total solids for milk at 12.80%, butterfat 3.80%, light cream butterfat was 20.00%, heavy cream butterfat was 40.05%, bacterial count was
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3900 for milk and light cream and 6100 for heavy cream. 384 inspections of eating and food establishments were made.
A statute adopted by the legislature last year required that all towns adopt a plumbing code and provided a penalty of fifty dollars per month for failure to do so. Accordingly, under the provisions of Chapter III of the General Laws, the Board of Health adopted uniform plumbing regulations and appointed John McCormack as Plumbing Inspector. With minor exceptions the code is identical to that which appeared in last year's annual town report. The plumbing inspector assumed his duties on July 16th and up to December 31st issued 28 permits and collected 218 dollars in fees. The Plumbing Code is being submitted to the voters for ratification at the 1959 Annual Town Meeting and the Board urges favorable consideration by the towns- people.
The Board has received many favorable comments on the dental clinics conducted in the local schools by the Health Department under the supervision of Dr. Joseph Stone of Allston. A report submitted to the Board on September 16th by Dr. Stone indicates a great need for the expansion of the dental clinic program and it is hoped that the constructive recommendations offered by the dental supervisor may be carried out in the near future.
The Board of Health holds regular meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 P. M. and special meetings whenever the occa- sion so warrants. These meetings are open to the general public and the Board welcomes any comments, criticisms or suggestions that will result in an improvement of the Public Health program.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH J. WHELAN, Chairman Tewksbury Board of Health
REPORT OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Once again, as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it becomes my privilege and duty to write a report for the board. This report is designed to briefly acquaint you with the problems and solutions that have been presented to the board through the past year.
On April 15, 1958, the board received the resignation of Ralph Peters as Building Inspector. On June 30, 1958, the board unanimously appointed Walter Pupkis as Building Inspector at a salary of $500.00 per year plus $1.50 per visit, with no mileage allowance.
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Under Article 15 of the 1958 warrant, the board awarded the con- tract for the termite eradication program at the Town Hall to the New England Exterminating Co. of Lowell.
Notice was received from the Merrimack-Essex Electric Co. that after June 1, 1958, there would be no wiring inspection service per- formed by their employees. This service was given free of charge. Since that time the town has had no wiring inspection. An article in this year's Town Warrant will be submitted for your approval to set a standard for electrical installations and wiring and the appointment of a wiring inspector.
Final disposition of court action was culminated in the Walker Kennel dispute when the Walker family sold their property on Rogers Street and moved elsewhere.
In the middle of May we lost the services of board member, John D. Sullivan when he was stricken ill. The loss of his counsel and advice was severely felt by the board and our deepest sympathy is extended to his wife and family, together with prayers for his recovery.
To say the town has trailer problems would be putting it mildly. As a result of numerous petitions, complaints and hearings, the board has instructed the Town Counsel to bring court action against one illegal trailer installation to test our trailer by-law. If the court finds in favor of the town, it will only be a short time before the problem of other illegal installations will be solved.
In May, the Garden Club asked permission from the board to landscape the front of the Town Hall. Permission was granted and the Garden Club should be congratulated on a job well done. Their ex- ample of civic pride could be followed by other organizations.
At a joint meeting with the Board of Health, Highway and Tree Departments, a serious safety and health problem was resolved at the rear of Sullivan Parkway.
The Home Builders Association appeared at a board meeting and requested a Special Town Meeting and submitted three articles to be included in the warrant. They were informed that it would be necessary to obtain 200 signatures on a petition to call a Special Town Meeting and as the petition was never received, no meeting materialized.
Petitions for outdoor advertising signs were refused by the board in the interest of the general safety of the public.
At a joint meeting with the Water Department, Mr. Tambone and his attorney, it was unanimously recommended that the sum of $9,000. be submitted in an article to reimburse Mr. Tambone for land taken by eminent domain for the new reservoir site.
With the proposed construction of new route 110, numerous in- quiries have been made by various developers concerning our zoning laws as they relate to industrial development.
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At the request of the Planning Board, a joint meeting was held with them and a representative from the office of Cerel and Perini to consider rezoning of land in North Tewksbury for the development of an Industrial Park. The consensus of opinion of those present seemed to be that industrial development within our town would help the tax situation tremendously. The type and area of industrial expansion should be given very serious consideration however. It was recom- mended at this meeting that the representative of the Cerel-Perini in- terests submit to the Planning Board, more detailed plans and sug- gestions of what they had in mind for this particular area.
Inasmuch as the permanent town employees are subject to various boards and commissions as their positions relate to compensation, sick leave, vacation periods, etc., and that the continuity and policy of these boards change with the changing of board members, the Board of Se- lectmen held a meeting with all department heads to discuss the possi- bility of creating a Personnel Board to set one standard for all depart- ments to follow. As a result of this conference, the Board of Selectmen is submitting an article in this year's warrant to put the program into effect.
In cooperation with the Mass. Department of Public Works, the board has started construction of curbing and installation of traffic lights at the corner of Shawsheen and Main Streets. This project should be completed early in the Spring and should eliminate a very hazardous traffic problem at this intersection.
There are plans currently being developed to rectify the dangerous corner at South and Main Streets.
During 1958 we saw a substantial addition to the shopping center and 1959 should see further development in this area.
The board was represented before the Bank Commissioners in Boston, favoring a branch bank of the City Institution for Savings to be built at the shopping center. The latest information is that this bank will open for business around June 1, 1959.
The board has been in contact with the Department of Public Works in regard to the present plans for new route 110. At the latest conference on January 28, 1959, we had the assurance of the Com- missioner that plans will be changed so as not to leave Clark Road a dead end street.
The present plans call for a ramp type access from Route 38 which means four left turns with a cross traffic flow. The board feels this to be a very hazardous situation. We were assured that this ob- jection would be studied and a full clover leaf access be provided if possible.
VICTOR N. CLUFF. Chairman Board of Selectmen
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JURY LIST FOR 1958-1959
Abbott, Thomas A. 39 School St., Letter Carrier
Anderson, Ethel 24 Pleasant St., Housewife
Aubut, Joseph 836 Whipple Road, Social Worker
Beattie, David 29 Marie St., Salesman
Belton, John J., Jr. 2551 Main St., Electrician
Blair, Harry W., Jr. 117 Elm St., Builder
Brothers, Arthur T., Sr. 49 School St., Station Attendant
Bryan, Joseph A., Jr. 9 Hinckley Rd., Letter Carrier
Burns, John L.
18 Charlotte Rd., Clerk
Burris, John 32 Farmer Ave., RR Station Agent
Carbonneau, Florence 19 Dirlam Circle, Housewife
Chibas, Leo D.
48 Dewey St., Division Manager
Chisolm, Earl
10 Patriot Rd., Truck Driver
Clark, Lillian
12 Maplewood Ave., Housewife
Collins, George R.
35 Summer St., Custodian
Collins, Gladys
35 Summer St., Housewife
Connolly, John, Jr. 128 Elm St., Sales Representative
Connolly, Joseph E.
68 Pleasant St., Gov. Employee
Craig, John R.
697 Trull Rd., Insurance Agent
Cross, Helen
408 River Rd., Bookkeeper
Davis, Merrill
15 Knollwood Rd., Napper
DeDeo, Denis
10 Jay St., Plumber
Dey, John
29 Patriot Rd., Gas Service Man
Donovan, Harold
479 Livingston St., Machine Shop
Dorsch, Charlotte F.
572 Woburn St., Housewife
Dugau, Fred A.
77 Chandler St., Farmer
Duggan, Gertrude
17 Dirlam Circle, Housewife
Emro, John
24 Pearl St., Expediter Fairbrother, Herbert
Fales, Richard L.
21 Grasshopper Lane, Salesman Flynn, Charles 20 Chester Circle, Telephone Linesman Foss, Katherine 8 Central St., Housewife
French, Austin F.
507 Whipple Rd., Market Gardener
Gale, Gladys E.
24 Helvetia St., Housewife
Gath, Frederick C. 204 Marshall St., Chemical Worker
Gourley, Ida M. 665 East St., Clerk
163 East St., Farmer
Haines, Clifford H.
93 Lee St., Supervisor
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Halloran, Paul R. 5 Davis Rd., Salesman Hart, John H. 2 Ward St., Insurance Broker
Hill, Thomas W., Jr.
50 Hill St., Shipper
Horgan, Frank L. 23 Dudley Rd., Retired
Hurton, William J. 12 Marie St., New England Tel. and Tel. Co.
Johnson, Helen W.
39 Brown St., Housewife
Keefe, James G.
363 Trull Rd., Aircraft Mechanic
Keefe, Joseph 4 Lawrence St., Clerk
Kelley, Joseph
191 Chandler St., Retired
Kershaw, Donald T. S. H., Attendant Lisay, Amelia J. 173 Martin Rd., Bookkeeper McGowan, William H. 69 Pleasant St., Supervisor
Mclaughlin, Eugene J. 25 Euclid Rd., Clerk
Mannion, Regis 2581 Main St., Electrician
Massa, Joseph 6 Benson Rd., Clerk
Matley, Frank S. 6 Edward St., Farmer
Minklein, Arthur A. 2254 Main St., Ink Salesman
Mitchell, Richard
51 Mystic Ave., Truck Driver
Monroe, Joseph
820 East St., Insurance Adjuster
Mowbray, George S. 30 Hill St., Engineer
Murphy, Helen
.66 Temple St., Housewife
Murphy, Richard C.
101 Patten Rd., Printer
Nash, Harry L. 1415 Main St., Chauffeur
Nugent, Joseph 7 California Rd., Draftsman
O'Brien, Charles
20 Charlotte Rd., Truck Driver
O'Neill, Richard J.
645 South St., Supt. of Streets
Osterman, Edwin W. 98 No. Billerica Rd., Farmer Parsons, Justin F. .22 Central St., Retired
Patenaude, Henry J.
217 No. Billerica Rd., Interior Decorator
Querze, Louis
10 Benson Rd., Machinist
Ronan, Norman Tewksbury State Hospital, Attendant Snook, Lester B. 12 Oak St., Salesman Strong, Marion K. 2 Oliver St., Housewife
Struble, Charles J. 38 Patten Rd., M.T.A. Operator
Walker, Daniel T.
10 Knollwood Rd., Builder
Webb, Raymond A.
738 Trull Rd., Insurance Agent
Weir, John C.
14 Champion St., Letter Carrier
Wells, Beatrice 260 Whipple Rd., Housewife Whelan, Eleanor C. 5 Florence Ave., Housewife
White, John, Jr. 43 Mystic Ave., Carpenter
Whitten, Edward 9 Revere Rd., Mason
15 Patriot Rd., Roofer Wing, Raymond
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 2, 1959
Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I wish to submit my report for the year 1958.
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total
Building
2 4 3 3
4
3
1
4 6 4 34
Dump
2
1
2
2
1 8
Brush
2
1
6 31
32
8
6
3
6
13
8
7 123
Chimney
1
1
1 3
Auto
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
3 18
False
2
1
3
1
3
1 12
Resuscitator 2
3
4
7
2
4
2
2
2
1
2 29
Accidents 2
1
1
6
2
3
3
3
5
3
5 34
Oil Burners 4 1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
14
Out of town
1
1
1
4
1
1 9
All Others 6
3
5 6
2 9
11
1
4 4 2 4
57
Total
21
19
28
56
52
37
35
18
22 45
£ 30
41 404
Inspections :
Gasoline Storage
2
Oil Storage
250
L. P. Gas
79
Inspections of Public Buildings
56
Total
387
1 2
5
8
3
7
4
4
9
9
7 63
Electrical
3
WILLIAM A. CHANDLER
Chief of the Fire Department
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emoriam
ABBIE BLAISDELL DEMPSEY
BORN IN TEWKSBURY MARCH 9, 1885 DIED IN TEWKSBURY MAY 24, 1958
Served the Town Faithfully as Librarian of the Public Library for more than half a century.
She was Loved and Respected by All (Librarian from March 14, 1908 until May 24, 1958)
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
To the Trustees of the Tewksbury Public Library:
The following report is respectfully submitted: During the year 446 books were added: 220 adult fiction, 96 adult non-fiction, 104 juvenile fiction and 26 non-fiction.
When there are many on the waiting list for the best sellers, a second copy has been purchased.
The Librarian and Assistant appreciate the cooperation of the many patrons who return books and magazines when due and request the return of books and magazines now overdue.
The Library is open Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 until 9:00 and Saturday afternoon continuously from 2:00 until 8:30.
The Library is closed Legal Holidays, Town Meetings and for the Annual Vacation in the summer.
Circulation of Books at the Library
Tuesday Evenings
Fiction
3,502
Sociology
44
History
175
Religion
38
Literature
85
Science
81
Travel
91
Poetry
26
Arts
239
Philosophy
28
Biography
102
Total
4411
Thursday Evenings
Fiction
1,986.
Sociology
31
History
90
Religion
22
Literature
57
Science
63
Travel
68
Poetry
20
Arts
157
Philosophy
18
Biography
124
Total
2636
60
Saturday Afternoons and Evenings
Fiction
6,375
Sociology
109
History
264
Religion
71
Literature
127
Science
173
Travel
221
Poetry
41
Arts
534
Philosophy
52
Total
8380
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
15,427
Circulation of Magazines
American Home 50
Look 11
Atlantic Monthly 22
Lifetime Living
39
Better Homes and Gardens 53
Mademoiselle
9
Consumer's Report
47
McCall's
66
Coronet
44
Mechanics Illustrated 46
Good Housekeeping
44
National Geographic
68
Harper's
25
Popular Mechanic
78
Hobbies
14
Reader's Digest 45
85
Ladies Home Journal
40
Children's Digest
16
Life
138
Children's Playmate
23
Humpty Dumpty
14
Others
12
Total. 1009
Commencing January 1, 1958, and continuing throughout the year, a Bookmobile furnished by the State Regional Library Center at 133 Main Street, North Reading, which in turn was from the Massachu- setts Division of Library Extension of 200 Newbury Street, Boston, made monthly visits to three service points in Tewksbury: Shawsheen School, North Street School and Ella Flemings School of North Tewksbury. The circulation throughout the year by the special state service was as follows:
Adult
687
Juvenile
4074
Total
4761
This Bookmobile circulation combined with Tewksbury Library Circulation Totals 20,188.
MARION CARLSON
Librarian
61
Holiday
20
Redbook
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Cases Cases Referrals Active Cases 1-1-56
Active Cases 1-1-57
Active
Category Opened Closed or Denials
1-1-58
Cases Pending 1-1-59
O. A. A. .... 31
29
10
124
126
122
124
A. D. C.
9
5
2
22
21
22
26
D. A.
10
4
4
13
14
10
16
G. R.
57
49
15
11
7
5
13
Totals
107
87
31
170
168
159
179
The total number of cases has increased during the year 1958. Activity of 138 applicants is one of the highest figures in this field for the last ten years. The main increase in activity occurred in Disability Assistance and General Relief. The Disability Assistance program is a relatively new program and an increase was to be expected. Most ac- tivity in General Relief occurred in the early part of 1958 and in December of 1958. The former activity could be traced to the general economic condition of the country, and the latter appears to reflect a seasonal decline in employment.
State Letter 99 dated 12/31/58 notified this department that effective 1/1/59 the Director of the Division of Hospital Costs and Finances has established a rate of $6.50 a day for nursing homes. The State Letter also notified the department of the new medical hospital rates effective 1/1/59 - as high as $28.32 per day for all care at some Boston hospitals, and averaging $17.00 per day at local general hos- pitals. The Director of Hospital Costs and Finances is authorized to set nursing home per diem rates by Chapter 696 of the Acts of 1956. The hospital costs are set annually per Chapter 636 of the Acts of 1953.
These changes are mandatory on local Boards of Public Welfare and they are indicative of the ever increasing cost of medical services.
GEORGE A. O'CONNELL Chairman
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To Board of Health, Tewksbury, Mass.
Dear Sir:
This is my report for 1958 - From Inspector of Slaughtering, Tewksbury, Mass.
Januray 1958
Cattle
Calves 12
Hogs 48
Sheep 0
Goats
Total 148
73
6
82
0
0 171
March 1958
79
14
125
1
0 219
April 1958
60
13
103
0
0 176
May 1958
52
11
29
1
0
93
June 1958
57
8
38
0
0 103
48
7
July 1958 5
10
1
71
68
7
August 1958 4
1
0
........ 80
123
20
17
2
0 162
100
18
26
11
1 145
November 1958
89
14
55
1
0
.... 159
December 1958
97
25
59
9
2
192
Total for year 1958.
1719
87
1
February 1958
....
September 1958
October 1958
63
Condensed Stock for 1958
Cows
Calves Hogs Sheep
Inspector of Slaughtering
January
4
1
February 0
1
1
March
1
2
April
1
4
John J. Gray
May June July
2
2
John J. Gray
2
3
3
August
2
1
John J. Gray John J. Gray
September
1
John J. Gray
October
1
1
John J. Gray
November
1
John J. Gray
December
1
1
John J. Gray
15
15
4
3
Total Condensed. 37
JOHN J. GRAY Inspector of Slaughtering
WATER COMMISSIONERS - 1958 REPORT
During the year a 500,000 gallon reservoir was completed and is now in operation.
Also, during this year our #4 Well was installed and is now in operation, with a capacity of 350,000 gallons daily.
Number of Services Installed during the year 1958 58
House Service Pipe Installed 30911/2 feet
2" Pipe Installed 2671/2 feet
6" Pipe Installed 1443 feet
8" Pipe Installed 1663 feet
12" Pipe Installed 310 feet
8" Pipe Relocated 170 feet
Number of Hydrants Installed 5
Total Gallons Pumped during the year 1958 268,945,160
Total Number of Water Customers at the end of 1958 3068
Number of New Takers during the year 1958 71
1
John J. Gray John J. Gray John J. Gray John J. Gray
JOHN J. COONEY CHARLES R. CARTER EBEN A. PRESCOTT Board of Water Commissioners
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR
Motor Vehicle Excise
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
Totals
Uncol. Bal. 1/1/58
72.42 266.90
320.03
449.17
604.39 2,417.94 2,348.05
7,489.95 48,791.30
62,760.15
1958 Commitments
157,312.78 157,312.78
Refunds
780.48
1,822.33
2,602.81
Cash Collected
10.00
2.42
34.03
1,485.87 32,322.79
73,547.42 107,402.53
Abatements
1,892.45
7,669.82
9,562.27
Uncol. Bal. 12/31/58 72.42 266.90
320.03
449.17
594.39 2,415.52 2,314.02
6,004.08 15,356.54
77,917.87 105,710.94
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Poll
Uncol. Bal. 1/1/58
4.00
12.00
38.00
16.00
36.00
122.00
104.00
578.00
1958 Commitments
7,112.00
910.00 7,112.00
Refunds
6.00
12.00
18.00
Cash Collected
2.00
2.00
4.00
4.00
68.00
5,678.00
5,758.00
Abatements
6.00
582.00
588.00
Uncol. Bal. 12/3/58
4.00
12.00
36.00
16.00
34.00
118.00
100.00
510.00
864.00
1,694.00
Personal
Uncol. Bal. 1/1/58
61.00
355.16
408.24
817.80
802.60
1,976.30
1,887.05
6,308.15
1958 Commitments
231,556.00 231,556.00
Refunds
Cash Collected
406.20
643.22 229,333.15 230,382.57
Abatements
10.95
21.90
32.85
Uncol. Bal. 12/31/58
61.00
355.16
408.24
817.80
802.60
1,570.10
1,232.88
2,200.95
7,448.73
Real
1949 1950
1951
1952
1953 1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
Totals
Uncol. Bal. 1/1/58 1958 Commitments Refunds
645.72 1,786.23 1,869.05 2,953.10 6,877.12 22,367.81 62,084.35
98,583.38
870,716.25 870,716.25
671.60
10,486.85
11,158.45
Cash Collected
57.20
139.40
191.70
304.20
559.25
8,594.86 40,246.83 767,729.34 817,822.78
Abatements
941.70
51,141.98 52,083.68
Uncol. Bal. 12/31/58
588.52 1,646.83 1,677.35 2,648.90 6,317.87 13,772.95 21,567.42
62,331.78 110,551.62
Farm Animal Excise
51.50
51.50
142.48
142.48
Cash Collected Abatements Uncol. Bal. 12/31/58
16.25
16.06
32.31
Water Water
Installations
Rates
Uncol. Bal. 1/1/58
350.40
14,459.84
1958 Commitments
210.26 129,209.57
Note :-
Refunds
9.00
Cash Collected
15,000 114,571.56
Abatements
130.70
Uncol. Bal. 12/31/58
410.66
28,976.15
No yearly levy figures on Water These are Totals
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS H. AMIOT
Collector
Uncol. Bal. 1/1/58 1958 Commitments Refunds 66
35.25
126.42
161.67
AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Citizens of Tewksbury:
In accordance with the provisions of the General Laws, I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Town Auditor.
The books and records over which I have control are available for those who wish to examine them.
My sincere thanks for the cooperation and assistance given me by all Departments during the past year.
Treasurer's Receipts
From the Collector:
PRIOR COMMITMENTS:
Poll
$ 80.00
Personal
1,049.42
Real
49,983.94
51,113.36 $
1958 COMMITMENTS:
Poll
5,678.00
Personal
229,333.15
Real
767,729.34
$1,002,740.49
FARM ANIMAL EXCISE:
1957 Commitment
35.25
1958 Commitment
126.42
$ 161.67
:
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE:
1953 Commitment
10.00
1954 Commitment
2.42
1955 Commitment
34.03
1956 Commitment
1,485.87
1957 Commitment
32,322.79
1958 Commitment
73,547.42
$ 107,402.53
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WATER COMMITMENTS: Installations
Rates
108,171.66 150.00
$ 108,321.66
TRAILER PARK TAX
$ 2,064.00
MUNICIPAL LIENS
$ 281.00
WATER LIENS
$
106.00
Taxes from the Commonwealth:
Income
114,443.00
Corporation
19,440.00
Meal
3,793.88
$
137,676.88
Grants and Gifts
FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:
Disability Assistance
6,468.17
Old Age Assistance
59,730.13
Aid to Dependent Children
23,092.26
School Lunch
22,962.88
Public Law 874
17,102.13
School Construction
7,208.00
$ 136,563.57
FROM THE COMMONWEALTH:
Chapter 70 - Schools
34,427.27
Tuition and Transportation
40,818.74
School Building Assistance
84,019.52
Highways
23,939.34
Vocational Schools
4,114.09
Paraplegic Veterans
576.70
Loss of Taxes
11,043.82
Retarded and Handicapped Children ..
9,041.03
$ 207,980.51
FROM THE COUNTY:
Dog Licenses
2,347.93
Highways
4,605.84
Dog Care
570.00
$ 7,523.77
68
Licenses and Permits:
Building
1,130.50
Sewer
12.00
Liquor
17,750.00
Health
85.50
Class I, II, III
85.00
Pistol
118.00
Taxi
22.00
Peddlers
68.00
Amusement
195.00
Sunday
115.00
Blasting, Storage
48.00
Auctioneer
4.00
$
19,633.00
Departmental Revenue:
SELECTMEN:
Maps
$ 17.00
TREASURER:
Municipal Bonds
1,425.000.00
Temporary Loans
200,000.00
Premiums
9,818.25
Land Sales
201.00
Check Restitution
45.00
Fees
31.24
$1,635,095.49
CLERK:
Maps, Street Lists
52.00
Fees
2,204.03
$
2,256.03
APPEALS:
Fees
$ 330.00
PLANNING BOARD:
Advertising
$ 10.00
TOWN HALL:
Rental
$ 230.00
POLICE:
Court Fines
$
284.14
69
SEALER OF WEIGHTS:
Fees $ 88.10
HEALTH:
Slaughtering Fees
707.00
Dental Clinic Fees
199.00
Sale of Dogs
6.00
$
912.00
HIGHWAYS:
Machinery Fund
$ 6,954.40
SCHOOLS:
Lunch
53,896.88
Athletics
1,669.40
Rental
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