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Supplies
$ 18.50
Repairs to Director's Room
247.00
Lights and Batteries
112.90
$
59,200.00
$ 378.40
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Cemeteries :
Wages
$ 3,634.18
Clerk's Salary
200.00
Safe Deposit Box
6.00
Ammate Ground Bone
166.54
Gasoline and oil
35.54
Equipment and repairs
333.49
New Mower
539.00
New Pump and Engine
140.00
$
5,055.74
Lyman Wilkin's Fund
$
35.00
William L. Wright Fund
$
10.70
Perpetual Care
$
1,075.00
Perpetual Care Interest
$
845.10
Payments to County :
County Tax
$ 11,518.82
Dog Licenses
1,300.20
Retirement
2,453.90
15,272.92 $
Payroll Deductions :
Withholding Tax
$
23,925.28
Retirement System
3,514.77
Blue Cross
997.45
$
28,437.50
State Parks
$
891.66
State Audit
$
883.18
Metcalf Monument
$
32.50
Refunds:
Taxes
$ 285.20
Motor Vehicle Excise
1,032.24
Liquor License
352.00
$ 1,669.44
Total Expenditures
$1,174,475.72
Balance December 31, 1954
385,346.09
$1,559,821.81
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TOWN OF WESTFORD - BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1954 GENERAL ACCOUNTS
Assets
Cash:
In bank and office
$385,346.09
State and County Taxes 434.68
Old Age Assistance Recovery
984.90
Sale of Cemetery Lots
1,079.03
Sale of Real Estate
1,060.00
Road Machinery Fund
4,478.00
Whitney Shade Tree Account
113.11
State Parks
3.51
Poll
18.00
Personal
1,085.99
Real Estate
15,617.22
Disability Adm.
155.24
Old Age Assistance
5,304.86
Old Age Assistance, Adm. 106.26
Aid to Depend. Children 410.24
Aid to Depend. Children, Adm. 164.91
Departmental:
Aid to Dependent Children $ 1,813.04
Reserve Fund-Overlay Surplus Appropriation Balances:
$ 12,883.39
Old Age Assistance
83.27
Veterans Benefits
120.50
Highway 354.25
Cemetery
173.00
Beaver Brook and Graniteville Roads $ 18,012.23
Parker Village Water Hole 28.28
Infirmary Fire Loss 485.64
$ 2,544.06
Liabilities and Reserves
Dog Licenses-Due County 167.00
Accounts Receivable :
Taxes :
Levy of 1953:
Real Estate
$ 1,697.42
Levy of 1954:
Unexpended Federal Grants:
Disability
$ 292.32
$ 18,418.63
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise: Levy of 1954 $ 4,752.80
$
6,433.83
Town Hall Heating System $ 220.32
State Aid to Highways:
Chapter 81
$ 10,251.00
Chapter 90 Reconstruction 12,000.00
Chapter 90 Recon. County 6,000.00
28,251.90
Tax Titles $ 3,985.67
Tax Possessions 174.74
$ 4,160.41
Overdrafts:
Fire Dept. (Hurricane) $ 782.05
Tree Dept. (Hurricane)
1,292.42
School Milk (State Check) 201.19
$ 2,275.66
Middlesex County T. B. Hospital
--
30.63
New Six Year High School 236,198.09
School Athletics 3.94
School Lunch Program
500.00
Library
73.95
Whitney Playground
27.97
Civilian Defense
60.40
Celebrating Veterans
1,000.00
Stock Ponds
150.00
Water Committee 75.00
Cemetery
263.68
$257,099.50
Overlay Reserved for Abatement: Levy of 1953 $ 135.79
Levy of 1954 1,022.33
1,158.12 $
Revenue Reserved until Collected : Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise $ 4,752.80
Tax Title 4,160.41
Departmental
2,544.06
State and County Aid
to Highways 28,251.90
$ 39,709.17
Surplus Revenue
$120,175.94
$445,780.18
$445,780.18
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TRUST ACCOUNTS
Trust Funds:
In Custody of Treasurer:
Library Funds:
Library General Funds:
Principal
$ 13,806.08
$ 94,706.59
Interest
17,262.50
Income
2,004.04
$ 15,810.12
Mary Atwood Lecture Fund:
Principal
$ 22,597.40
Income
701.13
$ 23,298.53
Emily Fletcher Lecture Fund: Principal $ 2,000.00
Income
332.61
$
2,332.61
Park Funds:
Whitney Shade Tree Fund:
Principal $ 2,500.00
Income
608.12
$
3,108.12
Whitney Playground Fund: Principal $ 10,000.00
Income
363.49
$ 10,363.49
Cash and Securities:
In Custody of Treasurer: ;
Principal
Metcalf Monument Fund:
Principal $ 1,300.00
Income
688.44
1,988.44 6A
Cemetery Funds :
Lyman Wilkins Cemetery Fund:
Principal 1,413.11
Income
486.98
1,900.09 $
William L. Wright Cemetery Fund: Principal
$
5,000.00
Income
310.06
$ 5,310.06
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds: Principal $ 36,090.00
Income 11,767.63
$ 47,857.63
$111,969.09
$111,969.09
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
The Board of Fire Engineers submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1954.
This report for the first time consolidates the reports of the Fire Engineers and the Forest Warden, as now the Chief of the Fire Depart- ment is also Forest Warden.
Upon the resignation of Leo Larkin as Forest Warden as of July 1st, 1954, the Selectmen appointed Chief Harold Wright as Forest Warden, which consolidated the Fire Department and the Forestry Department. The Fire Engineers feel that this was definitely a step well taken. Westford is one of the last towns to do away with this divided command.
The Town of Westford owes a vote of thanks to Leo Larkin for his conscientious work as Forest Warden. His interest in this work always came ahead of his own personal interests.
The fire department answered one hundred and five calls, namely: 9 buildings, 7 chimney fires, 1 tractor, 2 automobiles, 1 motor boat, 1 tar cooker, 3 oil burners, 2 false alarms, 49 grass and brush fires, 28 dump fires and 1 drowning, 1 lighting unit sent to accident.
In addition to the above our ambulance rendered its usual fine service by answering 94 calls.
Chief Edmund Rogers resigned as Chief and Fire Engineer after many, many years of service to the Town of Westford. Chief Rogers was Chief for 13 years and a member of the department for 30 years. A record such as this is one to be admired and envied by all citizens of Westford.
In March the selectmen appointed Francis Mulligan of Forge Village and Carl Nyland of Nabnassett to the Board of Fire Engineers.
At our first meeting of the full board Harold Wright was elected Chief and Edward N. Lamson, Clerk.
A new fire truck was purchased this year to replace the old Chevrolet in the Center station. Our trucks now are in good condition and with the large amount of water carried on each, make our department very adapt- able to the conditions which may arise.
A new two-way radio was purchased for the new truck in Granite- ville and a receiver put on the pumper in the Center. This gives us a two-way radio and a receiver on the apparatus in each of the three sta- tions.
The new generator purchased this year for the fire house in West- ford was certainly put to long use due to the two hurricanes. After the hurricanes Carol and Edna the fire department members spent many long hours trying to keep the many deep freezes at the proper tempera- ture to prevent the food from spoiling. This was done with the only port-
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able generator the department has. Also this same generator was used to operate sump pumps in many cellars as well as the portable pumps the firemen used for pumping cellars.
The Engineers strongly recommend that two more portable gen- erators be purchased so each company is equipped with one.
A large group of interested residents of Nabnassett approached the Fire Engineers as to the possibility of a Fire Company at Nabnassett. The Fire Engineers have met with the people of Nabnassett and have given it a great deal of thought.
The Fire Engineers feel that Nabnassett should have a fire Company and also that this can come about without a large expense to the Town. We recommend that the Chevrolet in the Westford station, with a few changes, be transferred to Nabnassett. It is also recommended that the Town rent quarters rather than build a station at this time.
The Board of Fire Engineers appreciate the cooperation the men on the Department have shown and feel that a very fine group of men belong to the department and that the citizens of the Town can be proud of them.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD WRIGHT RICHARD HALL FRANCIS MULLIGAN CARL NYLUND EDWARD LAMSON
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER
Balance on hand January 1/54
$
933,939.83
Total Receipts to December 31/54
625,881.98
$1,559,821.81
Balance on hand December 31/54
$ 385,346.09
Total payments to December 31/54
$1,174,475.72
$1,559,821.81
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLOTTE P. GREIG, Treasurer
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
As Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Westford I sub- mit my report for the year 1954. 4
Number of Scales over 10,000 lbs.
Number of Scales under 5,000 lbs. 17
28
Number of Scales under 100 lbs.
Number of Gasoline Meters
18
Number of Kerosene Pumps
2
Total .. 69
Respectfully submitted,
-
ALBERT A. HILDRETH, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF THE MOTH AND TREE DEPARTMENT
MOTH DEPARTMENT
The Moth Department this year sprayed all town trees once, and tried to give elms at least two sprayings. Graniteville had a heavy in- festation of elm beetle so Broadway and adjacent streets were sprayed three times. This is a carry over from the last three or four years. The abundance of elms in the vicinity and the abundance of inaccessible elms plus the availability of wintering places is the cause of the situation.
The north end of town was sprayed from the air this year. This area, from the Groton line to Chelmsford, north of Route 40, was heavily infested with gypsy moth. This one spray has done a tremendous job in checking them over such a large area.
There were ten trees which had Dutch elm disease this year. They have been removed and disposed of. This situation is getting worse every year. The only control method is the removal and burning of affected trees, the trimming and spraying of healthy trees and the cleaning up of all elm left lying around on the ground.
Respectfully submitted,
F. J. FITZPATRICK Moth Supt.
TREE DEPARTMENT
The tree department removed six dead trees this year, also numerous dead and dangerous limbs. Trimming was done to trees on Forge Village Road, from Abbot Street in Forge Village to Graniteville Road, West- ford. Most of Graniteville was trimmed this year, also Graniteville Road to Depot Street, and from Depot Street and Old Lowell Road, to the town line.
There were 58 trees blown down in the two hurricanes. There also were 102 large limbs and numerous small limbs blown down. There is still a lot of hurricane damage to be cleaned up.
Respectfully submitted,
F. J. FITZPATRICK Tree Warden
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ASSESSORS' REPORT Year Ending December 31, 1954
Value of Buildings, January 1, 1954
$3,580,670.00
Value of Land, January 1, 1954 873,635.00
Value of Personal Property, January 1, 1954
593,245.00
Total Valuation, January 1, 1954 $5,047,550.00
Appropriations Annual Town Meeting, March 6 $ 411,346.15
Amounts Taken From Available Funds 61,427.39
Debt and Interest Charges for New School 55,168.79
State Taxes Including Underestimates of Previous Year
2,939.50
County Taxes Including Underestimates of Previous Year
17,975.15
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health 2,705.75 1954 Overlay Fund 7,857.52
Gross Amount to be Raised $ 559,420.25
Receipts Including Overestimates of Previous Year $ 157,348.78
Amounts Taken From Available Funds 61,427.39
Amount Taken From Available Funds to Reduce Tax Rate
40,000.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $ 258,776.17
Net Amount to be Raised on Polls and Property
$ 300,644.08
Tax Rate $59.00 Per Thousand.
Additional Real Estate Commitments
$ 1,460.25
Additional Personal Commitments
59.00
Additional Poll Commitments 16.00
Total Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments 43,919.04
Levy of 1953 $ 3,494.61
Levy of 1954 40,424.43
Number of Polls 1,419
..: ' :Number of Horses
53
Number of Cows
272
Number of Neat Cattle
128
Number of Swine
24
Number of Sheep
43
Number of Fowl
26,700
Number of All Others
152
Number of Acres of Land
18,000
Number of Dwellings
1,552
Abatements
Polls
Property
Excise
1952
$ $ 505.00
$
1953
4.00
43.35
1,968.11
1954
490.00
5,935.14
2,204.96
Respectfully submitted, CARROLL J. ROLLINS NORMAN K. NESMITH JOHN J. O'CONNELL
Assessors of Westford
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
ยท
I herewith submit my report as Tax Collector for the Town of West- ford for the year ending Dec. 31, 1954.
Any questions in regard to the assessment of taxes should be pre- sented to the Board of Assessors.
Warrants
Amounts
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
May 15, 1952 Real Estate
$ 2,417.72
none
May 25, 1953 Real Estate
11,961.43
$ 1,689.77
Dec. 18, 1953 Real Estate
51.00
5.10
May 25, 1953 Personal Property
435.13
none
April 6, 1953 Poll
10.00
none
Dec. 16, 1953 Poll
6.00
none
April 22, 1953 Excise
42.86
none
May 23, 1953 Excise
25.21
none
June 1, 1953 Excise
78.15
none
July 8, 1953 Excise
35.29
none
Sept. 24, 1953 Excise
21.64
none
Nov. 17, 1953 Excise
73.53
none
Nov. 27, 1953 Excise
436.22
none
Dec. 28, 1953 Excise
3,726.42
none
1953 Excise committed Jan. 5, 1954
2,028.08
none
1953 Excise committed Jan. 21, 1954
1,087.18
none
1953 Excise committed Jan. 26, 1954
331.24
none
1953 Excise committed Feb. 4, 1954
17.01
none
1953 Excise committed Mar. 16, 1954
29.42
none
June 1, 1954 Real Estate
262,804.51
15,145.22
June 1, 1954 Real Estate
1,389.45
466.10
Dec. 17, 1954 Real Estate
70.80
29.50
June 1, 1954 Personal Property
35,001.57
1,026.99
Dec. 17, 1954 Personal Property
59.00
59.00
April 30, 1954 Poll
2,838.00
10.00
Dec. 17, 1954 Poll
16.00
8.00
April 15, 1954 Excise
2,774.52
none
April 16, 1954 Excise
1,573.24
none
May 19, 1954 Excise
2,237.50
34.15
June 21, 1954 Excise
4,192.29
47.32
July 19, 1954 Excise
3,347.93
82.11
Aug. 10, 1954 Excise
1,399.84
none
Aug. 26, 1954 Excise
4,367.09
47.38
Sept. 20, 1954 Excise
3,043.42
34.14
Oct. 1, 1954 Excise
3,915.02
77.88
Oct. 11, 1954 Excise
2,285.63
149.08
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Nov. 2, 1954 Excise
2,650.49
446.17
Nov. 12, 1954 Excise
5,315.87
970.68
Nov. 23, 1954 Excise
1,126.35
237.09
Dec. 7, 1954 Excise
952.62
540.25
Dec. 16, 1954 Excise
973.57
755.25
Dec. 27, 1954 Excise
269.05
269.05
Totals
$365,417.29
Total outstanding Dec. 31, 1954
$ 22,130.23
DAVID I. OLSSON Tax Collector
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REPORT OF THE WESTFORD BOARD OF HEALTH
The Board of Health submits the following report for the year end- ing December 31, 1954:
The Westford Board of Health organized March 8, 1954 with Cyril A. Blaney, M. D., as Chairman, Dwight W. Cowles, M. D., as Secretary and Ralph E. Cole, M.D., as the third member.
The milk situation has been supervised by Mr. Henry T. Smith. The water at the various bathing beaches was tested during the summer and found to be safe for bathing. The liquor establishments and restaurants were inspected at various times and found satisfactory.
Nuisances have been reported and taken care of to the satisfaction of the board of health.
The report of the animal inspector, Charles A. Blodgett, shows a great deal of capable work. We would suggest that all dog owners co- operate with the inspector by getting their dogs licensed early.
The public dump has been bulldozed periodically during the year. Mr. Winfred Whitton has done a very good job in taking care of the dump. If the public would assist the officer in this respect we would have a dump to be proud of now and in the future. The burning of the trees collected in the center of the dump was under the direction of the Fire Warden.
The work of the public health nurse has been very cooperative and efficient.
An anti-rabic clinic was conducted by Dr. Jonathan P. Hall of Low- ell in August. A number of dog owners availed themselves of the oppor- tunity of having their dogs vaccinated.
The school children in grades two, five and eight were given sodium fluoride treatments by Mrs. Janet Lorman, Dental Hygienist on the staff of the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health.
The water at Nabnasset became contaminated for a short period of time last summer and had to be chlorinated. The situation was taken care of by the installation of a new sewerage system and the drainage of the brook with trenches about the well fields. The water has tested all right since this work was done.
Following are the reports of the Public Health Nurse, the Animal Inspector and the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health.
Respectfully submitted,
CYRIL A. BLANEY, M. D., Chairman DWIGHT W. COWLES, M. D., Secretary RALPH E. COLE, M. D.
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EXPENDITURES HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1954
Administration:
Salaries and Wages
$ 128.00
All other
82.42
Tuberculosis, Board and Treatment
1,866.50
Nurse, Salary
2,600.00
Auto:
Upkeep
361.60
Insurance
145.88
Dump
748.50
Dairy Inspector
50.00
Other Inspections
27.00
Clinics
250.00
$6,259.90
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
Animal Inspector
$ 200.00
Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital
5,044.76
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health
2,705.75
RECEIPTS HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Milk Dealers' Permits
$ 16.50
Oleomargarine Permits
5.50
Camp Licenses,
2.50
Permits to Manufacture Ice Cream
10.00
State Subsidy on Tuberculosis Patients
410.00
$ 444.50
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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Cyril A. Blaney, M. D., Chairman Westford Board of Health Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
Following is the report of the public health nurse from January 1, to December 31, 1954:
Children taken home from school because of illness 48
Children taken to school physician 40
Nursing Visits:
Acute Communicable 88
Tuberculosis:
Case 211
Suspect
9
Contact
11
Crippled Children
3
Health Supervision Visits:
Under 1 month 2
1-12 months 76
1 year-School 79
School
220
To Treatment Center at Nashoba Building (Crippled Children) 3
To Crippled Children's Clinic at St. John's Hospital 1
To Skin Clinic at Lowell General Hospital 1
To Child Guidance Clinic at Lowell General Hospital 2
To Children's Heart Clinics, Lowell 3
To St. Joseph's Hospital for X-ray 1
To Doctors' Office 5
To Walter E. Fernald State School 1
To Middlesex County Sanatorium for X-ray 24
To Middlesex County Sanatorium for Treatment 45
To Middlesex County Sanatorium to, be Admitted 2
Conferences and Meetings Attended 46
Well Child Conferences conducted for the Board of Health by Dr. Kenneth I. E. Macleod and Dr. David Smith 11
112 Children made 205 visits and received 140 immunizations.
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Immunization Clinics conducted by the Board of Health:
Number of children receiving complete immunization:
Diphtheria-Tetanus Toxoid
28
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Whooping Cough Toxoid
5
Number of children receiving Boosters:
Diphtheria-Tetanus Toxoid 221
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Whooping Cough Taxoid
3
Number of children vaccinated
37
Dangerous Diseases Reported to Board of Health:
Chicken Pox
9 Mumps 102
Dog Bite 37 Poliomyelitis 3
German Measles
2 Scarlet Fever 3
Measles
8
I wish to thank you and the other members of the Board of Health for your cooperation at all times.
I also wish to thank the Westford Visiting Nurse, Mrs. Ruth Hall, R. N., and the members of the Visiting Nurse Committee for their val- uable assistance at the Well Child Conferences.
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY A. HEALY, R. N.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Board of Health
Westford, Mass.
Dear Sirs:
Following is the report of the Inspector of Animals from January 1, 1954 to December 31, 1954.
I made the usual number of calls at barns, but found a number of barns with no animals.
No. of barns inspected
55
No. of cows 2 years or older
349
No. of heifers 1 year to 2 years
91
No. of heifers under 1 year
68
No. of bulls
12
No. of steers
12
No. of pigs
741
No. of horses
58
No. of sheep
28
No. of goats
14
No. of dog bites-38 visits
76
No. of cat bites
1
No. of reports to state
154
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES A. BLODGETT Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
The Cemetery Commissioners submit the following report for the year 1954.
We have had very good help for the past season which has kept our cemeteries in good condition. We bought a new Whirlwind mower to replace the worn out one that we had. Also we bought a new water pump to use in pumping out newly dug graves that we had to use on account of the wet season. We also repaired roads that were broken up.
Respectfully submitted,
AXEL G. LUNDBERG, Chairman ALBERT A. HILDRETH FREDERICK SCHILL
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REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1954. I have answered and acted on the following complaints:
Unlicensed dogs on July 7, 1954
151
Money collected and turned over to town clerk
$441.00
Dogs destroying poultry
5
Dogs destroying turkeys
2
Dogs molesting livestock
2
Reports filed with Selectmen and County Commissioners for damages 4
Dogs struck by cars 11
Stray dogs returned to owners 18
Stray dogs disposed of
12
Investigations 52
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, Chief Sullivan, Sgt. Con- nell and Charles Hildreth for their kind cooperation and assistance during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. O'CONNELL
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board has held meetings as frequently as conditions warranted. A number of plans not requiring Planning Board approval were submitted during the year and properly endorsed. No Plan com- ing under the jurisdiction of the Subdivision Control Law was submitted in 1954.
The Planning Board has consulted with the Zoning Committee and examined the proposed Zoning By-Law. This By-Law is sincerely rec- ommended for the protection and welfare of the citizens of Westford.
E. KENT ALLEN, Chairman DENIS MAGUIRE, Secretary LEONARD BLOTT CHARLES ERWIN WILLIAM L. WALL
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The Board of Public Welfare granted assistance on an average monthly case load in 1954 as follows: Old Age Assistance, 56 cases; Aid to Dependent Children, 10 cases; Disability Assistance, 10 cases; General Relief, 4 cases.
On July 1, 1954, the new State Department of Public Welfare Med- ical Care Plan went into effect. This plan is the standard which the local Board of Public Welfare uses in providing, approving and paying for all items of medical care for Public Assistance recipients.
At the Infirmary, repairs were completed to the kitchen and pantry and a new washroom was installed to conform to the rulings of the State Department of Public Health. On March 17, 1954, open house was held and 62 people had the opportunity to inspect the extensive repairs and re- decorating that had taken place since the Infirmary fire. Refreshments were served by the Matron.
The barn roof at the Infirmary was ripped off during the hurricane and had to be repaired at a considerable expense.
Respectfully submitted,
REGINALD BLOWEY
WILLIAM L. WALL SAMUEL A. RICHARDS
INFIRMARY DEBITS-1954
Salaries-Superintendent and Matron
$1,909.92
Salaries-Employees
2,008.55
Provisions
1,656.31
Tobacco
60.99
Household Supplies
28.04
Telephone
256.95
Gas and Electricity
278.57
Hurricane Repairs
384.16
Food Locker
119.33
Slaughtering
12.00
Fuel
398.32
Grain and Feed
6,584.21
Repairs
251.21
Middlesex County Retirement
60.00
Gasoline and Oil
644.77
Supplies
230.77
Chickens
144.00
Veterinarian
56.00
Truck Insurance
87.40
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Seed
6.30
Equipment-Harrow and Surge Unit
302.92
Westford Water Company
99.70
Appraisers-1953 and 1954
30.00
Laundry
5.66
Farm Bureau Dues
15.00
Com. of Mass .- Dues
5.00
Breeding Fee
7.00
Painting
219.40
Baling Hay
267.00
Pasturing
25.00
$16,154.48
INFIRMARY CREDITS-1954
Milk
$5,602.48
Eggs
1,334.10
Telephone
74.75
Soil Conservation
29.50
Manure
10.00
Pigs
843.50
Tractor Work
73.00
Eastern States Dividend
71.64
Asparagus
10.00
Hens
212.22
Corn
223.50
Squash
32.64
Potatoes
17.50
$8,534.83
Wood
$ 105.00
Meals in Lockup
25.00
Inmate's Board-Local
2,895.00
$3,025.00
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WESTFORD INFIRMARY APPRAISAL January 10, 1955
STOCK AND FARM EQUIPMENT
1 Hay loader $ 125.00
2 Manure 600.00
3 One Manure Spreader 400.00
4 Two One-horse Hay Rakes 20.00
5 One Sulky Plow 15.00
6 One Two-Horse Disc Harrow 5.00
7 One Potato Digger 50.00
8 Two Wagons and Two Sleds
5.00
9 One Tip Cart 10.00
10 Lumber 150.00
11 One Drag (Steel Head) 15.00
12 One Lime Spreader 50.00
13 One Corn Planter 50.00
14 One Cultivator
5.00
15 One Hay Tedder
25.00
16 One Tractor Harrow
17 One Smoothing Harrow 22.50
3.00
18 One Seed Sower and Weeder
25.00
19 Two One-Horse Cultivators
5.00
20 Two Walking Plows
5.00
21 One Two-Horse Hoe 5.00
22 One Ford Tractor 1,200.00
23 One Tractor Plow (new) 175.00
24 One Tractor Pulley 40.00
25 One Root Cutter 10.00
26 Blacksmith's Tools 25.00
27 One Saw Frame 40.00
28 Gas
36.00
29 One Two-horse Mowing Machine
20.00
30 Swine 249.00
31 Wood 185.00
32 Laying Hens-350 415.00
33 Milk Room and Milking Equipment 625.00
34 Twenty Cows 3,600.00
78
35 One Bull 175.00
36 Two Two-year old Heifers 170.00
37 Two One-year old Heifers 75.00
38 Grain 90.00
39 One Hundred and Seventy Ton Ensilage 2,040.00
40 One Hundred and Twenty-five Grain Bags
17.20
41 Coal
300.00
42 One New Ensilage Cutter
150.00
43 One One-horse Corn Planter
10.00
44 Three Wheel Barrows
15.00
45 One Motor Truck
1,100.00
46 Eighty Roosters
105.00
47 One Side Delivery Rake
125.00
48 Harness and Blankets 5.00
200.00
50 65 Ton Hay 1,950.00
30.00
52 Grindstone, Motor and Scythe Grinder
30.00
53 Chains
20.00
54 Farm Tools 65.00
55 Block and Tackle 10.00
56 One Extension and Two Step Ladders 30.00
8.00
58 Three Chicken Crates
59 One Gas Stove
1.00
60 Two Cross Cut Saws
5.00
61 Garden Hose and Lawn Mower
25.00
62 Carpenter's Tools
15.00
63 Fire Hose and Nozzle
10.00
64 One Electric Drill
35.00
65 Brooder Equipment
12.00
66 Milk Separator
1.00
67 Platform Scales
20.00
68 Fuel Oil
4.50
69 Fertilizer
26.00
70 Shavings and Sawdust 10.00
71 Three Dusters 30.00
72 One Electric Fence Unit 20.00
73 Wooden Tank 10.00
79
49 One Hay Fork, Hoist and Motor
51 Fence Posts and Insulators
57 One Planet Junior Seeder 5.00
74 Twenty Gallons Asbestos Roof Coating 20.00
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