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In closing, your Conservation Commission extends to any interested citizens and groups, an invitation to attend our meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month, at 8:00 P. M., Planning Board Office, Lower Town Hall.
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BOARD OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS Frank C. Criscitello, Chairman
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES, THEIR NAMES, POSITIONS AND SALARIES:
$165.20
Richard F. O'Neill - Superintendent
John E. McCarthy - Motor Equipment Repairman Foreman 142.80
Joseph P. Sullivan - Working Foreman 131.20
131.20
Francis L. Brown - Special Heavy Motor Equip. Operater (grader) 124.00
John Manley - Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator 128.00 117.60
John Constantine - Motor Equipment Repairman
Edgar P. Feran - Special Heavy Equipment Operator
Alfred L. Gray - Motor Equipment Operator
110.00
John C. Kane - Motor Equipment Operator
110.00
Richard O'Neill, Jr. - Motor Equipment Operator
110.00
Dennis J. Bradley - Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
110.00
Edward J. Turowsky - Motor Equipment Operator 110.00
James P. Shimkus - Motor Equipment Operator 94.80
George R. Deshler - Motor Equipment Operator 94.80
BOARD OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS
Frank C. Criscitello - Chairman for 9 mos; Regular for 3 mos. $375.00
Vincent A. Ryan - Regular for twelve months 300.00
Nelson P. MacArthur, Jr. - Chairman, 3 mos .; Regular, 9 mos. 325.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
Woburn Street was resurfaced with 608.85 tons of Bituminous Concrete at a price of $4,444.62. Processed Gravel was also used to complete this street - 36.9 tons - $54.24.
Chapter 679 - Resurfacing Shawsheen St.
Shawsheen Street was resurfaced from Main Street to Lowe Street, 2,056.15 tons of Hot-top at a price of $15,019.91 and 345.65 tons processed gravel at a price of $508.12 were used; $1,010.84 was used on Salaries of the Highway Employees.
Chapter 90 Construction
Chandler Street was widened and resurfaced from Main Street to Grasshopper Lane. This work was done by an outside contractor, Walter Reed Corp. at a cost of $80,304.60.
Mystic Avenue Drain
Temporary drainage was installed on Mystic Avenue to try to eliminate the water problem in this area. Surveying amounted to $539.50, grates and frames $367.50 and blocks $254.12. The Engineers and the Road Commis- sioners are making every effort to come up with a drainage system that will drain this area effectively.
Jay Street Drain
Drainage was installed on Jay Street. Frames and Grates at a price of $212.50, stone at a price of $74.83, blocks at a price of $142.80, surveying at a price of $117.27 were used; also, $276.96 for payroll for installing this drainage.
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Robert R. Marsh - Motor Equipment Operator 116.80
Tanglewood Avenue Drain
Pipe was purchased for the Tanglewood Avenue Drain - 264 ft. at a cost of $659.74, but to date the Highway Department has been unable to obtain permission from the State to tie-in the drainage, and there is no other way to run this water off.
Safety Sign Account
Safety signs and street signs were installed through the Town, where needed. Cost of material for making these signs - $2,448.37.
Capital Outlay
With the $13,661.36 appropriated, the following new items were purchased:
2 new mobile radio units
$1,216.24
1 new truck
7,211.00
1 new sander
2,090.00
1 plow
893.00
Blades and parts for plow
535.04
1 IBM Typewriter
330.00
1 Sidewalk Roller
1,367.10
During the year 1967 the following streets were resurfaced by the Highway Department with funds from Chapter 81:
STONE
OIL
Tons
Price
Gals.
Price
Edgar Avenue
41
$102.50
900
$153.90
Sunset Street
29
72.50
400
68.40
South Street
900
153.90
Shawsheen Street
197
492.50
1848
316.01
Vale Street
53
132.50
1200
205.20
Trull Road
281
702.50
1826
312.25
Crest Road
41
102.50
900
153.90
Whipple Road
7009
1198.54
South Street
3777
645.87
Livingston Street
149
372.50
3167
541.56
Lowe Street
149
372.50
3242
554.38
Cleghorn Lane
197
492.50
2411
412.28
Trull Road
3413
583.62
East Street
405
1,012.50
6457
1,104.15
North Street
251
627.50
6150
1,051.65
South Street
2396
409.72
Kendall Road
113
282.50
1734
296.51
Carter Street
221
552.51
1765
301.82
Rogers Street
233
582.51
1889
323.02
Dewey Street
41
102.50
900
153.90
Summer Street
41
102.50
900
153.90
Marshall Street
125
312.50
1374
234.95
Chapman Street
101
252.50
2400
410.40
Catherwood Avenue
25
62.50
275
47.03
Pike Street
256.30
640.75
1897
324.39
Marston Street
77
192.50
1800
307.80
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STONE
OIL
Tons
Price
Gals.
Price
Pillsbury Avenue
41
102.50
900
153.90
Pt. of Marshall
911
155.78
Whipple Road
402
1005.00
219
37.45
Rogers Street
159
397.50
2400
410.40
South Street
509
1272.50
2739
468.37
Brown Street
101
252.50
3043
520.35
Willow Street
29
72.50
500
85.50
Temple Street
20
50.00
200
34.20
Bay State Road
53
132.50
795
135.95
Lakeview Avenue
29
72.50
500
85.50
Water Street
41
102.50
900
153.90
Mystic Avenue
23
57.50
600
102.60
Bond Street
23
57.50
500
85.50
Summary
Payroll
$8,244.20
Town Equipment
3,210.80
Material
28,070.00
The streets in Tewksbury were patched during the year and a total of 416.80 tons of bituminous concrete at a price of $2,354.61 were used out of the Chapter 81 funds.
All streets in Town were swept during the year and all basins were cleaned.
Highway Salaries
Payroll
$88,010.32
Snow/Ice Control
Payroll
$21,261.99
Salt
32,123.00
Sand
875.91
MAIN STREET SIDEWALK
Sidewalks have been installed from Texaco Gas Station, Route 38 to Larenwood Motor Co. - approximately 350 feet. Rental Equipment - $40.00, Hot-Top-129.89 - Lumber-$13.75.
GENERAL HIGHWAY
Streets were patched where needed and we used 330. tons of patch at a price of $1,880.57.
Mohawk Drive and Leston Street were oiled under general highway, 4584 gallons of oil were used at a cost of $783.87 and 75.70 tons of 1/2" stone at a cost of $139.11 were used.
Leach lines and catch basins were installed on: Town Hall Avenue, North Street School, Dewey Street, Kevin Street, Chandler Street, Bruce Street, Edwards Street, Marie Street (2 basins), Fire Station, Woburn Street, Pleasant Street, Trull Road (4 basins), and Franklin Street.
Approximately 150 ft. of sidewalk was installed on Dewey Street.
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS Victor N. Cluff, Chairman
John J. Nolan
Lewis Tremblay
Value of Real Estate January 1, 1967
$ 19,383,380.00
Value of Personal Property 4,301,469.00
Total Value of 1967
$ 23,684,849.00
Total Value of 1966
21,788,125.00
Gain in Valuation
$
1,896,724.00
TOTAL LEVY FOR 1967
Town $ 4,882,659.48
State
16,669.07
County
88,888.52
Overlay Current Year
173,208.00
Gross Amount to be raised
$ 5,161,425.07
Total Estimated Receipts & Available Funds
2,129,764.40
Net Amount to be raised on Property
$ 3,031,660.67
Personal Property $ 550,588.03
Real Estate
2,481,072.64
Total Taxes levied on Property $ 3,031,660.67
Water Liens added to Taxes
16,150.59
TAX RATE 1967 - $128.00
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE
Total Valuation $ 6,743,830.00
Amount of Warrants to Collector 408,634.98
TAX RATE 1967 - $66.00
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TEWKSBURY RECREATION COMMISSION
To meet the growing need for recreational activity in Tewksbury, the Recreation Commission planned an expanded program for 1967-68 that will provide more opportunity for involvement by both girls and boys of all age levels.
Commission members are Richard Barrelle, chairman; Frederick Carpenito, Robert Blaton, Silvio Maglio and Frank Heidenrich. Thomas McGuire was the director until November when Frank Flanagan assumed that position.
The commission's aim is to develop and maintain throughout the year a program of leisure-time activities, recreational in nature, that are physically wholesome, mentally stimulating and socially sound. We constantly try to evaluate the various areas of activity currently offered which will provide the commission with more positive control over the activities and budgets as well as the opportunity to expand and contract these departments as the need demands. We strive to provide the maximum of year 'round recrea- tional activities for boys and girls of all age groups in Tewksbury at the least possible expense to the town.
Certainly the most popular new activity in 1967, sponsored by the com- mission, was the Tewksbury Softball League for adults, directed by Tony Romano. Eight teams were organized, schedules drawn up, fields loaned by the Elks, St. Francis Seminary, and the town baseball leagues, and play began in a matter of days. In 1968 there is talk of expansion of the league, because of the tremendous response to the program.
The Connie Mack team completed its season with a 9 win-5 loss record. Leo Walsh, manager, reports that they were the most improved team in the league and are looking forward to next year. Many thanks to the school department for loaning the boys uniforms for the past few years. This year's budget calls for the commission purchasing their own in order to save the wear and tear on the High School uniforms.
The hockey and skating program started in 1966, and coached by John Corbett, has seen many new residents taking advantage of the Saturday morning program for boys up to 14 years of age from 7:30 A. M. to 8:30 A. M. An average of 100 boys are participating in scrimmage and skating drills. This year a team of 20 boys have been entered in the Shawsheen Valley Bantam League, coached by Bob Doughty and Tony Gordon. Fred Carpenito, commission member, is team manager. Open skating for all Tewksbury residents, young and old, is held several times during the year - next dates being March 23 and 30. Scheduled for 1968 is a program especially for the girls which will be detailed at a future date.
The basketball program, coached by Tony Romano, was held for boys and girls at the Junior and Senior High School. This year the program is being conducted at the High School by Skip Roper and Doug Anderson for
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boys 8 to 16. An adult program is also held at 3 P. M. The summer program, under the lights at the Athletic Center, still proves popular with games scheduled three nights a week.
Summer programs were held at the Shawsheen, North Street, and Heathbrook Schools. Activities included golf, track, baseball, softball, basketball, arts and crafts and physical fitness exercises. The boys and girls who participated in the arts and crafts projects, besides making projects planned by the instructors, were encouraged to use their imagination and create crafts of their own, and the results were most gratifying.
TREE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
Tree Warden - Walter R. Doucette
$7,000.00
Tree Climber Surgeon - Peter Peters
6,446.51
Tree Climber - Roger Trott
6,081.54
Neighborhood Youth Corps - Leo J. Cullinan
Neighborhood Youth Corps - Dennis Aubut
The return of normal rainfall was a welcome relief this year. There has been a tremendous loss of pine trees along the roadside. This tree, being a shallow rooted tree, suffered due to the amount of salt used on the roads. The lack of rainfall stopped this salt from being broken down, causing fatal root damage.
In any year where you have normal or excessive rainfall, insects be- come very troublesome. This year, the elm leaf beetle was one of the insects which came out in great abundance. This insect would defoliate elms by the end of July. All other chewing and sucking insects that we wished to control were sprayed.
I would like to call your attention to the infection of ticks, which was wide spread throughout the town this past year. We had a few reported in 1966, but this year they had spread out in many other areas. Ticks are responsible for spreading the Rocky Mountain Fever, which can be fatal. I would like to warn people who own house pets that they should be checked daily. Ticks should be removed so they do not get on the children. People who visit the Cape should take extra precaution with themselves and their pets. This insect will give a great deal of trouble in the coming years if a control is not started.
The Black Fly, which comes out in May and June was also very trouble- some this past year due to the heavy amount of spring rainfall. To control this insect, we would have to spray all swift running brooks and streams at half mile intervals with D.D.T. Even then, good control would be difficult. This insect can cause infection on children and adults alike. A good repellent should be used during the time this insect is about.
This year we planted one hundred and eight trees. Many of the open areas on new streets were planted. Planting of new trees is always a satisfy-
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ing and worthwhile project. I would like to suggest that private home owners add new trees to their property. This Department will be very happy to supply information as to kind of trees and where to plant.
We removed one hundred and sixty-two dead or dangerous trees this year.
This Department completed work on the Melvin G. Rogers Park. This park should be viewed by the citizens of the town and used by them. Fire- places and picnic tables have been installed.
In closing, I would like to add that this Department will service on request.
Plant a tree and keep Tewksbury green.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Joseph J. Whalen, Chairman
Reference is made to the report of the Auditor for specific details on expenditures.
SUMMARY OF CASES
- CASES AIDED AS OF JAN. 1st -
Applications Denied or or Open Closed
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
Old Age Assistance
25
32
70
69
69
83
76
Medical Assistance
1180
264
39
64
74
169
1085
Aid to Familes
with Dependent Children
42
27
27
35
34
39
54
Disability Assistance
32
27
23
23
23
26
31
General Relief
54
60
11
8
15
14
8
Totals
1333
410
170
199
215
331
1254
The Board of Public Welfare organized the first Tuesday following the Town election. Mr. Joseph J. Whelan was elected Chairman and Mr. David Beattie was elected Vice-Chairman. The other members of the Board are: Mr. Kevin Sullivan, Mr. Francis Corliss and Mr. Frank Antonelli.
On November 22, 1734 the Province of the Bay of Massachusetts created a Township called Tewksbury. One of the duties imposed was the support of the poor and indigent persons. On October 3, 1967, the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts imposed the duties of relief and support of the poor upon the Commonwealth instead of the cities and towns, effective July 1, 1968.
The Board gratefully relinqueshes its duties with the feeling that the changing needs of society can be more economically and adequately met under a centralized administrative authority.
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Charles R. Carter, Chairman
ITEM 1. WATER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES, THEIR NAMES, POSITIONS AND SALARIES:
Charles F. Kent - Superintendent $165.22 per week
M. Virginia Cooney - Senior Bookkeeper 92.23 per week
Catherine A. Wholey - Senior Clerk & Typist 87.07 per week
Walter V. Haley - Heavy Equipment Operator 110.80 per week
Mark W. Roper - Maint., Operator and Meter Reader 110.00 per week
Donald E. Prescott - Maint., Operator and Meter Reader 110.00 per week
William J. Wilkinson - Maint., Operator & Meter Reader 94.40 per week
Gertrude Duggan - Part Time Clerk
2.13 per hour
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Charles R. Carter - Chairman $250.00 for one year
John J. Cooney - Vice Chairman
150.00 for one year
Earl J. Sheehan - Secretary 150.00 for one year
ITEM 2. NEW SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
Number of Services Installed during the year 1967 239
3/4" Pipe Installed
15,866 feet
1" Pipe Installed
194 feet
6" Pipe Installed
138 feet
8" Pipe Installed
819 feet
ITEM 3.
During the year of 1967 we installed twenty hydrants which makes a total of 568 hydrants in service as of December 31, 1967.
ITEM 4.
Money expended for Gas $1,726.91
Money expended for Oil 96.17
Total
$1,823.08
ITEM 5. EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR THE YEAR 1967 Operating Account
Front End Loader rental 64 hours at $10.00 per hour
Installation Account
Backhoe rental
567.5 hours at $10.00 per hour
Shoveldozer rental
75 hours at 10.00 per hour 10 hours at 6.50 per hour
Truck rental
Commercial Installation Account
Backhoe rental Shoveldozer rental
89.5 hours at $10.00 per hour 20 hours at 10.00 per hour
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Chandler Street Services
Backhoe rental
130 hours at $10.00 per hour
Water Wells - 1965
Shoveldozer rental Truck rental Spreader rental
4 hours at $10.00 per hour 8 hours at 10.00 per hour 4 hours at 6.50 per hour
Livingston Street - Water Main 1967
Backhoe rental 22 hours at $10.00 per hour Truck rental 4 hours at 10.00 per hour
Wildwood Road - Main
Backhoe rental 6 hours at $10.00 per hour Truck rental 2 hours at 6.50 per hour
Cart Path Road - Main - Art. 97 - 1967
Truck rental
12 hours at $ 6.50 per hour
Backhoe rental
17 hours at 10.00 per hour
Pine Street - Water Main
Truck rental
20 hours at $ 6.50 per hour
Jerome Road
Truck rental
2 hours at $ 6.50 per hour
ITEM 6.
WATER MAIN INSTALLATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
Cart Path Road
Martha Avenue Ext.
Catamount Road
Morningside Drive
Cayuga Road
Pine Street
Charles Drive
Ronald Drive
Devonshire Road
Rounsevell Road
Emily Road
Starr Avenue
Grove Street
Tareila Circle
Leighton Lane
Wamesit Road
Livingston Street
Wildwood Road
Lumber Lane
2" Pipe Installed
573 feet
6" Pipe Installed 13,170 feet
8" Pipe Installed
452 feet
Approximate miles of water mains as of December 31, 1967 = 100 miles.
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ITEM 7. NUMBER OF WATER TAKERS LISTED YEARLY FROM 1952 THROUGH 1967
1952
830
1953
484
1954
549
1955
593
1956
386
1957
155
1958
71
1959
80
1960
94
1961
106
1962
115
1963
187
1964
214
1965
268
1966
257
1967
214
TOTAL
4603
ITEM 8. WATER PUMPED PER MONTH DURING 1967
Gallons
January
31,084,260
February
27,742,020
March
40,857,200
April
39,574,510
May
42,925,480
June
53,748,350
July
48,723,230
August
46,226,440
September
43,501,270
October
42,497,570
November
40,773,280
December
41,167,560
TOTAL
498,821,170
ITEM 9. REPORT ON POPLAR ROAD WELLS OR WATER WELL 1965 ACCOUNT
During the year 1967, gravel was spread over 1200 feet of the road and was treated with two coats of oil.
Balance as of January 1, 1967
$ 26,947.64
Expended during 1967
7,765.40
Balance as of January 1, 1968 $ 19,182.24
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ITEM 10.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1967
1. Each year our water storage problems increase due to the fact that we are constantly adding more consumers to the system, but have been un- successful to increase our water storage. This year we recommend a one million gallon elevated water tank to be erected in the vicinity of 90 Astle Street with a sixteen inch water main from the tank to Astle Street, a distance of approximately 500 feet. In summing up this recommendation we feel that a tank of this capacity is much needed to boost the demand of water consumed during its highest peak. The estimated cost for con- struction, etc. is $370,000.
2. We also recommend that two pumping units be constructed on the former O'Connell property, east of Poplar Road and South of South Street, at an estimated cost of $177,000.
3. Also, we recommend that one pumping unit be constructed on the former Hilliard property, off South Street, at an estimated cost of $80,000.
4. That a new truck of 3/4 ton capacity should be purchased for the depart- ment, due to the fact that we have the same number of trucks for many years and our maintenance is increasing steadily and we have added many new water takers.
5. We also recommend that the chassis and cab on the 1959 Platform Truck be replaced.
6. That one full-time Maintenance Man be added to the personnel of the Water Department.
7. That two Calgon Pumps be purchased for the purpose of treating the water to help correct the present color condition.
WIRE INSPECTOR
*Patrick J. Canavan, Wire Inspector Everett Fraser, Deputy Wire Inspector
Robert J. Miller, Assistant to the Deputy *Resigned July 14, 1967
Inspections of New Buildings 268
Buildings Changed to 100 Amp Service 191
Dryers 7
366
TOTAL PERMITS
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TEWKSBURY YOUTH BASEBALL John J. Sawyer, Chairman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John J. Sawyer
President, Little League
Wendell Smith
Vice President Little League
Carson J. Donegan Vice President Minor League
Aileen LaBoeuf
President Ladies' Auxiliary
Ernest J. Peterson
Player Agent
Helen Ernest Clerk
David W. Magee
Treasurer President, Babe Ruth
James E. Sullivan
Don Rauseo
Vice President, Babe Ruth
William Smith
Chief Umpire Member
Mark J. Prince
Kathy Fowler Member
Roland A. Poulin
Purchasing Agent
Youth Baseball:
Tewksbury Youth Baseball, currently in its twelfth successful season, is a corporation of Babe Ruth Baseball, Little League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the Ladies' Auxiliary.
The governing body is the Board of Directors who perform the financial, administrative and policy making duties for all Leagues.
Totalling 27 teams, the playing rosters of 1967 showed a total of 405 boys, aged 8 to 15, playing baseball under the direction of 90 volunteer unpaid managers, coaches and umpires.
Babe Ruth:
A new team of 15 boys fully uniformed and equipped was added raising the total number of teams to 7, and the total number of boys in the League to 105. The League plays 18 games per team per season with playoffs to determine a League champion.
Through a manager's selection system an All Star Team is chosen from all teams of the league to represent Tewksbury in Babe Ruth Tournament Competition.
Little League:
The Little League with a total of 120 boys is comprised of 8 teams which play a 21 game regular season schedule with play-offs necessary to determine a league champion.
Under the approved Little League Selection System an All Star Team is chosen from all teams to represent Tewksbury in Little League Tourna- ment Play.
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For the second consecutive year, Tewksbury's Little League All Stars are the Champions of District 14, winning 5 consecutive games to retain the title.
In recognition of this feat the Tewksbury/Wilmington Lodge of Elks presented warm-up jackets to each of the players, manager and coaches. Minor League:
The Minor League has 12 teams with a total of 180 boys that play a 22 game regular season schedule with play-offs if necessary to determine a league champion.
Selected by their managers, 36 boys are formed into two teams of 18 boys each who then participate in the annual George Ernest Memorial Day Game.
Acknowledgements:
Tewksbury Youth Baseball expresses its heartfelt thanks and apprecia- tion of the Ladies' Auxiliary, our fellow townspeople, the Police, Fire and Highway and School Departments, the merchants of Tewksbury, town fathers, the Tewksbury/Wilmington Lodge of Elks of Tewksbury, and all of the many volunteers who give so unselfishly of their time, labor, equipment, and money that contributes so much to the overall success of Tewksbury Youth Baseball.
Budget Summary:
Equiment
$4,834.75
Field Maintenance
478.98
Equipment Rental (P. A. System)
15.75
Printing
14.75
Stationery and Postage
4.00
Franchises
134.00
Miscellaneous
2.39
Total
$5,484.62
TOWN INSURANCE COMMITTEE Mrs. Anthony F. Anderson, Chairman
May 16, 1967 found members of the Board of Selectmen and School Board in session for an organizational meeting of the Town Insurance Committee.
June 19, 1967 a motion was made and voted unanimously to have a sub- committee to make recommendations to the committee on proper procedure for the insurance coverage.
The sub-committee met and agreed that a request be made for a ruling by Town Counsel on his interpretation of the vote under Article 102 of the previous Town Meeting.
Town Counsel, Mr. Warren W. Allgrove; quote, "A review of the votes since 1948, indicates that the present committee is limited to Insurance Fire, Theft and Liability in a building owned by the town - all other insurance should be placed by department heads." W. W. A.
Further meetings will be called at time of expiration of policy for which this committee has authority to act.
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TEWKSBURY COUNCIL ON AGING Robert McDonald, Chairman
In the past years it has been the custom for the Tewksbury Council on Aging to begin planning at the beginning of the new year to receive and consider the various requests from clubs and other groups of the town's elderly for different forms of recreation and amusement, such as, bus tours, dinners, movies, cook-outs, etc.
In 1967, we started off without a Chairman as the late John E. Smith passed away in December, 1966 and it was May 8, 1967 before we became re-organized again. Our budget granted us by the town was $1500 and it was of utmost concern to the Council that as many of our town's 1400 elderly should be able to participate in the various activities. It was in that respect that our local papers carried, almost weekly, a column giving full particulars, well in advance, and stressing that they were welcome to these events.
These Senior Citizens also, through their Clubs, have donated their services to aid patients at the Tewksbury State Hospital. A wood working project, under the supervision of Mr. Luke Gear, aids in the therapy of male patients. Still another area, a sewing project, with Mrs. Edwedge McCaus- land in charge, in which various articles of clothing are made and donated to an orphanage in Methuen. On request from an official of our public school, we are in the process of setting up women-aides to assist the school Librarians. These services are on volunteer basis.
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