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ARTICLE 5. Voted that the sum of Ten Hundred Fifty ($1050.00) Dollars be appropriated from Unappropriated Available Funds in the Treasury for the purpose of purchasing a new Salt Spreader for the Highway Department, said purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
The Finance Committee verbally approved.
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ARTICLE 6. Voted unanimously to dismiss this Article relative to additional expenses of Snow and Ice Removal for the balance of the cur- rent year .
ARTICLE 7. Voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and directed to appoint a Committee of five (5) voters to be known as The House Numbering Committee whose function and duty it shall be to investigate and study the advisability of requiring buildings in the Town to be numbered, said Committee to make its report and recommendations to the Town at the next Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 8. Voted unanimously that the sum of Thirteen Hundred Fifty Seven and 71/100 ($1357.71) Dollars be appropriated from the Water Department Surplus Revenue, said sum to be added to the amount voted under Article 3 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on May 18, 1960 and to be used for defraying the additional expenses to be incurred by the Water Department in accomplishing the purposes set out in said Article 3 viz., drilling new test wells and any and all other expenses necessarily incurred in connection therewith.
The Finance Committee and Water Commissioners verbally approved.
ARTICLE 9. Voted unanimously that the Town abandon any and all interest it may have acquired, if any, by adverse user or otherwise, over and across a certain Parcel of Land belonging to William R. Brady situated at the junction formed by the Northerly line of Groton Road and the Westerly line of Tyngsboro Road, being shown as Lot 3 on a Plan recorded with Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 83, Plan 35 and that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and directed in the name and behalf of the Town to de- clare any such interest, easement or right to be abandoned and to ex- ecute, acknowledge and deliver a Deed of Release or any and all other such instruments as may be necessary in this connection to said William R. Brady for such sum, not less than One ($1.00) Dollar, as the Selectmen shall determine.
Voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the meeting.
Voted to dissolve the meeting.
A True Record, Attest :
Charles L. Hildreth TOWN CLERK
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The Board of Selectmen organized on March 8, 1960 - present were John J. Kavanagh, Horace F. Wyman and Arthur L. Healy. Horace F. Wyman was elected Chairman and John J. Kavanagh as Secretary.
Reports submitted by all departments, committees and individuals, under the jurisdiction of the Selectmen, appear elsewhere in the Town Report.
The books of the Town were examined by State Auditors as of June 4, 1960. The Bureau of Accounts has advised the Selectmen that the books and accounts of the Town were found to be correct with all funds prop- erly accounted for and that a detailed Report of the Audit would be forwarded as soon as possible. Such Report has been received and a copy of the Balance Sheet appears in the Town Report.
The Westford section of new Route 110 (Interstate Route 495) has been substantially completed and should be ready for use by the spring of 1961. The Selectmen's request for repairs to certain sections of Town Roads damaged or impaired for use by construction activities has been honored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and such work will be completed when conditions permit. The Selectmen are aware of the problems presented by the island at the intersection of Boston Road and Route 110 and have pressed the Massachusetts Department of Public Works for relocation. Modification of lay-out will require the approval of the Federal Bureau of Public Roads.
At the suggestion of the Planning Board the Selectmen have inaugu- rated a bi-monthly joint meeting of certain Departments, Boards and Committees of the Town for the purpose of discussing certain mutual problen:s affecting the future welfare and development of the Town. These meetings have provided a most useful forum for coordinating Town activities and will be continued.
The Selectren have informally cooperated with the City of Lowell and other Towns in the so-called greater Lowell area in steps prelimi- nary to a study of the desirability of organizing a Greater Lowell Development and Planning Committee. In conjunction with the Town's Development and Industrial Commission and the Planning Board the Selectmen will continue such cooperation. A preliminary organizational meeting is scheduled for early January 1961.
To meet the growing needs of the Town and to promote administra- tive efficiency the Selectmen have initiated plans for the construction of two additional offices and a women's room in the lower hall.
The death of William R. Taylor, Trustee of the J. V. Fletcher Library and a former Selectman of the Town, brought to the Selectren not only a deep sense of personal loss but also regret at the loss to the Town of a man who had served his Community with ability and dis - tinction in many capacities over the years.
During the year 1960 the Selectmen issued 167 Building Permits charging as fees therefor $2.00 or $3.00, depending upon type and size
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of construction. The total amount of fees received was $438.00. Per- mits #57 and #58 were not issued. Said Permits were classified as fol-
lows : Houses 87; Alterations 3; Garages 8; Sheds 5; Business
Buildings 2; Breezeway 1; Accessory Buildings 2; Replacement 1;
Breezeway and Garages 5; Post Office 1; Greenhouse 1;
Additions 41; Log Cabin 1; Closed Patio 1; Cottages 7; Club
House 1 and. Barns 2.
Horace F. Wyman, Chairman John J. Kavanagh Arthur L. Healy BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
The appointed members held a meeting and William E. Wright was elected Chairman. The other two members are Everett A. Scott and
John J. Barretto. John P. McDermott and Denis Maguire serve as Alternates.
The general policy was to have a Public Hearing about once a month with as many Appeals as were available at the time. There were fifteen Hearings with twenty five Appeals. One Appeal was withdrawn and four Appeals were refused. One Appeal has not yet been decided.
The Appeals were classified as follows : Buildings too near Street and Lot Lines 14 Location of Service Station in a Business Area. 2 Lot with less than the required Frontage. 4 Nonconforming business buildings in Residential Area 3 Restoration of nonconforming building. 1 Occupation of trailer home for six months 1 25
An attempt was made to give serious consideration to all phases of each Appeal. Best interests of the Town, rights of abutters and consideration for the welfare of the petitioners were all factors in the several decisions.
William E. Wright, Chairman Everett A. Scott John J. Barretto BOARD OF APPEALS
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JURY LIST - 1961
NAME
Anderson Howard V
Barber Manly P Baum Reginald S
Bellemore Gerald M
Fourth St
Draftsman
Aircraft Machinist
Maintenance Man
Leather Worker
Boisvert Ronald J
Concord Rd
Foreman
Bolger David E
Dunstable Rd
Toolmaker
Boughton Robert W
Polley Rd
Expediter
Bruce Frank
Lowell Rd
Retired
Burne J. Clarence
Boston Rd
Unemployed
Burton Alfred C
So Chelmsford Rd
Carpenter
Carroll Stanley A
Lucille Ave
Laboratory Technician
Chaplin Bryant R
Leland St
Public Relations
Colarusso Umberto P
Brookside Rd
Salesman
Cote Dolord A
Broadway St
Retired
Crocker Bryce H
Groton Rd
Shipping Clerk
Crowley Joseph
Main St
Inspector
Darrah Thomas F
Carlisle Rd
Engineer
Denisevich Anthony J
Broadway St
Machinist
Dodge Ralph A
Pond Rd
Retired
Dunn Gordon D
Depot Rd
Electrician
Dunn Leo R
Moore Ave
Machinist
Erickson Arthur
Fitzpatrick Frederick J
Main St G
Electrician
Freeman Donald
Trail's End Rd
Furniture Dealer
Gerace Jerome
Littleton Rd
Package Store
Gilson William W
Nabnasset St
Butcher
Gordon Saul J
Pine St
Hospital Attendant
Broadway St
Laborer
Greenslade Arthur T
Pershing St
Carpenter
Guillemette Omer A
Chelmsford Rd
Auto Parts
Herget Burley N
Carlisle Rd
Printer
Hike1 Nolan G
Prescott St
Retired
Kelley Joseph P
Dunstable Rd
Electronics Work
Kibby Harry K
Grove St
Retired
King James P
Third St
Junior Draftsman
Koravos Christos L
Fir Rd
Shipper
Labbe Noe
Main St G
Retired
Lamb Harry B
Boston Rd
Conservation Tech.
Larry Joseph
Pond St
Retired
Lehan James D
Plain Rd
Cable Splicer
Loney John W Jr
North St
Electronic Tech.
Mac Donald Wayne M
Hawthorne Ave
Welder
McGeown Charles F
Pine Ridge Rd
Office Worker
McKniff John
Orchard St Webber Rd
Expedicer Retired
Moulton David C
Beacon St
Inspector
Newton Robert
Orchard St
Method Man
Olsen Elmer
Abbot St
Chelmsford Rd
OCCUPATION
Bridge St
Tannery Worker
Depot St
Realtor
Nabnasset St
Carpenter
Bettencourt Ralph A
Lowell Rd
Black Francis
Nutting Rd
Bobryk Alexander A
Prescott St
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Operator Machinist
Mills Freeman G
Ouellette Ernest
Lake Shore Drive No
Real Estate Salesman
Gower George D
ADDRESS
Palmer Richard K
Main St G
Operator
Parlee Harvey T
Abbot St
Repairman
Picking Frederick H
Tenney Rd
Retired
Raddin Everett M
Lucille Ave
Retired
Roderson Charles
Littleton Rd
Electronics
Romanowsky Arnold
Dunstable Rd
Laborer
Romanowsky John J
Dunstable Rd
Weaver
Rooks Maurice B
Town Farm Rd
Custodian
Sedach George
Pine St
Unemployed
Semple Elliott L
Plain Rd
Electronic Linesman
Simard Leopold
Elm St
Expediter
Spinner Robert J
Boston Rd
Raytheon Worker
Timberlake James T
Wing Rd
Public Relations
Tucker Frank D
Birch Rd
Retired
Walsh James B
Prescott St
Fixer
Wright Claude H
Depot St
Truck Driver
Horace F. Wyman, Chairman John J. Kavanagh Arthur L. Healy
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
Complaints Investigated . 167
Dogs picked up
39
Dogs turned over to County
25
Dogs destroyed
12
Dogs struck by cars
8
Placed in homes
4
Returned to owners .
8
Dog Bites Investigated .
19
Complaints filed with County Commissioners . 1
4
Cases in Ayer District Court
William C. MacMillan DOG OFFICER
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REPORT OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 81 AND GENERAL HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE:
The usual Highway work was carried out this year which included the use of Gravel Pea Stone, Gravel, Asphalt, Screened Sand and Bitu- minous Patch on roads and streets that come under Chapter 81.
CHAPTER 90 - MAINTENANCE:
This Chapter was carried out under the provision of the contract. Sections of Concord and Carlisle Roads were resurfaced with Asphalt, Pea Stone and Sand.
CHAPTER 90 - CONSTRUCTION:
Because of the lateness in receiving the contract this year, Concord Road was started and completed except for the Guard Rail. The work consisted of installing Drainage, placing Gravel Foundation, Grading, installing Guard Rail, Paving and other incidental work.
Carlisle Road will be started this spring as soon as weather permits.
DRAINAGE:
Drainage was installed on Chamberlain Road, Hawthorne Avenue and Nutting Road.
George W. Wyman SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES
There were 280 Wiring Permits issued. The Appropriation was used as follows :
Appropriation for 1960
$ 800.00
375 Inspections made @ $1.50
$ 562.50
Supplies, Clerical, Postage, Telephone etc. 105.70
1 Refund 2.00 670.20
Unused Balance of Appropriation
$ 129.80
Norman E. Day INSPECTOR OF WIRES
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Report to the Department of Correction has been made.
Arrests made.
Assault and Battery
Abandoned Autos
Auto Violations
1630 42
Auto Accidents.
160
Auto Transfers
Auto Registration.
Auto Licenses Suspended .
Breaking and Entering in the Night Time.
Cases in Ayer Court.
Complaints on Dead Animals Left on Top of Ground.
Suspicious Persons.
Camps and Houses Broken Into
Dogs Killed by Automobiles
Duty at Public Gathering.
Dances.
Driving Under the Influence of Liquor
Drunkenness.
.
Driving Without a License
Family Disturbances
Fires Attended.
Funerals Attended.
Idle and Disorderly.
. .
Jurors .
Men Taken to Jail.
Leaving Scene after Damage to Property
Larceny Complaints
Notices Posted
Nonsupport.
Public Nuisances in Beer Places.
Pedestrians Struck by Automobiles
Petty Complaints
Stubborn Child .. .
Summonses and Notices Served.
Warrants Served.
Electric Wires Down on Street.
Malicious Damage to Property.
.
Patients Taken to Gardner State Hospital
Stakeouts in Different Places
14 wks 4
Operating After License had been Revoked
Inspection of Camps when Roads are open.
Collected for Liquor Licenses
$ 5,407.00 1420 18
Complaints of Immoral Acts.
Trips to Union National Bank in Lowell - Pine St.
Lakeview Ave.
23
Fines in District Court
$ 3,285.00
Procuring for Minors.
2
Carrying Loaded Gun in Automobile.
Taken to State Hospital in Tewksbury. ...
42 14
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11 254 12 78 14 6 36 406 8 16
35 74 12 18 32
725 18
21 6 32
25 4 26
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1450 3 242 18 16 14 3
Cars Stopped for Speeding.
In Lockup at Town Farm .
9
52
2
2
46
. .
Investigations made.
.
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156
Operation Road Block - Cars Checked
210 Days in Superior Court.
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In my Budget I have asked for two more men and I want to explain why. The work of the Department has increased tremendously and with two more men we would still be operating with a minimum of man power.
I need another Police Officer on days so that we can follow through on investigations where it is necessary to leave town and travel to other cities and towns to get information, evidence and the cooperation of other Departments to enable us to apprehend, prosecute and convict people who have committed crimes in our town. The cor- respondence has increased tremendously - mail from the Registry, Industrial Plants, the Armed Services, Accident Reports and Reports of crimes of various types - it all has to be taken care of and it takes time.
Work on investigations has to be done or should be done in the daytime as it is much more difficult to obtain the necessary inform- ation at night.
The second man would fill in on the days off or the nights off, whichever it might be, to replace the men on their time off.
We have the same problems that they have in larger towns and in the cities. We have had instances in the past year that could have been very serious but for the prompt action of your Police Officers, both the Regular and the Spare Officers who work at night. They have tried to eliminate the slaughter on the highways and to eliminate breaks in dwellings and places of business. They check everyone who is abroad at night, in search of sex perverts, professional thieves, teenage gangs and the like - all for the protection of your lives and property.
At this time I would like to thank the Selectmen and all the Police Officers for their advice, assistance and cooperation through- out the past year.
John F. Sullivan CHIEF OF POLICE
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
The following men were appointed as Fire Engineers: Edward N. Lamson, Leo R. Larkin, Francis J. Mulligan, Carl R. Nylund and Hubert V. Raymond.
Edward N. Lamson was also appointed Forest Warden.
The organization remained the same, with Edward N. Lamson as Chief and Francis J. Mulligan as Clerk.
The Fire Department answered 164 calls which is 30 more calls than the previous year. As the population grows the more calls the Fire Department will have. These calls do not include the Ambulance calls. The Ambulance answered 132 calls - the previous year the calls were 121.
Forty calls were for fires in buildings. There were 18 dump fires against 26 the year before and only 44 grass or brush fires in comparison to 67 the previous year. The size of fires rather than the number are important to the town. We had few serious fires and the exception was the Nabnasset Food Locker.
Westford answered two Mutual Aid calls - one for the big Rex fire in Lowell and another from Dunstable where the Westford Company covered at the Dunstable Fire Station. Luckily, it was not necessary for Westford to call for aid.
This has been a good year firewise for Westford - the Engineers feel, that money spent for equipment in previous years is paying off. The cooperation and enthusiasm has been excellent for which the Fire Engineers are grateful.
Edward N. Lamson Leo R. Larkin Francis J. Mulligan Carl R. Nylund Hubert V. Raymond BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER
Balance on hand January 1, 1960 $ 598,388.17 1,471,124.38
Total Receipts to Decer ber 31, 1960
$ 2,069,512.55
Balance on hand December 31, 1960 Total Payments to December 31, 1960
302,239.55
$ 1,767,273.00
$ 2,069,512.55
Charlotte P. Greig TOWN TREASURER
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
The Cemetery Commissioners are pleased to submit this Report for the year ending 1960.
As of last year there is not too much we can say as the good green lawns tell you more than we can. Fertilizer and rain is the answer to green grass and that is what makes the grounds beautiful - plus a mower.
The Commissioners wish to thank Mr. Gordon B. Seavey for the gift of Spruce Trees which he gave to the Town for the Cemeteries last fall.
Last winter and spring we cleaned up the Wright Cemetery, fixed the fence, cut the brush, trimmed all the trees around it and made a big difference in the appearance of the grounds. We also painted the fence and set in 12 Bridal Wreath Shrubs and 5 Evergreen Trees.
A good strip of Hot Topping was put on the road at the Fairview Cemetery and we aim to keep up this good work as long as we are in office.
Walter L. Blanchard, Chairman Albert A. Hildreth Matthew A. Elliott BOARD OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
During 1960 the Forest Committee has continued its efforts to improve the Town Forest in the area of Forge Village Road and Cold Spring Road. There is still about one acre of brush and trimmings to be removed.
About 200 White Pine Seedlings were set out in the various clear places.
Two tanks of Weed Killer were used to spray some of the hardwood brush. Further spraying was delayed until it could be decided whether a good kill was obtained.
The Forest Committee hopes to continue its work in -1961.
William E. Wright Kenneth A. Wilson Carroll J. Rollins TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS :
Edward T. Sullivan
Lucien J. Menard
Ralph E. Cole, M.D., Chairman
The Board of Health has met regularly throughout the year and the meetings, as usual, have been open to interested citizens. The at- tendance at the meetings has been excellent. The Board has been served in an excellent fashion by the Agent and Clerk, Miss Dorothy Healy, R.N., and at this point the Board wishes to again commend her for outstanding service. The Board also wishes to express their thanks to the School Committee for their extreme cooperation in making Miss Healy's services available.
The major items of concern of the Board of Health have centered around the problem of Sewage Disposal, a situation that is becoming extremely serious in a Town which was once essentially rural and is now being developed. Serious consideration must be given to the Lot size in relationship to disposal as well as to Water Supply.
The Town Dump, which is a recurrent problem with most Towns, has been under improved control this year and the number of fires has been reduced by 75% due to the present controlled dumping situation, the additional duties of the Caretaker, the cooperation of the Westford Fire Department and the Westford Water Company. The Board of Health has plans for a change in the location of the Town Dump.
There will be more stringent regulations regarding eating estab- lishments with frequent examinations and the requirement of examina- tion prior to opening as regards seasonal establishments.
The Town Dump is closed all day Sunday and open all other days from 9:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M.
Collectors of Sewage are now licensed annually as of July 1st.
All employees of eating establishments and nursing homes must have a certificate of health from a licensed physician and must have an annual X-Ray and blood test. These certificates are to be obtained yearly .
Mr. Albert A. Hildreth resigned as Clerk of Dead Animals after many years of faithful service. Mr. Joseph Lamy was appointed to take his place. There also has been constructed a sanitary disposal. area for these dead animals.
Members of the Westford Visiting Nurse Committee assisted at Well Child Conferences throughout the year. Their help has been greatly appreciated and without them we would have difficulty run- ning these highly successful Clinics. Other volunteers who assisted at the Polio Clinics, Pre-School Roundup and the Fluorine Treatments are: Mrs. Ruth N. Hall, R.N., Mrs. Norman Nesmith, R.N., Mrs. Herbert Farrier, Mrs. Victor Johnson, Mrs. Ivan Thunberg, Mrs. John Dundas, Mrs. David Dundas, Mrs. Paul Bellemore, Mrs. Roland Pendlebury,
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Mrs. Christine Brown, Mr. Peter Perry, Mrs. Peter Perry, Mrs. Everett Miller, Miss Linda Morrill, Miss Ann Mullin, Miss Carol Brittain, Miss Irene Terenzio and Miss Patricia Terenzio.
Ralph E. Cole, M.D., Chairman BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD OF HEALTH RECEIPTS
LICENSES :
Milk Dealers
$ 13.50
Oleomargarine
3.00
Manufacture of Ice Cream
5.00
Methyl Alcohol
4.00
Camp
1.00
Nursery
.50
Sewage Collection
6.00
Sewage Permits
460.00
State Subsidy on Tuberculosis Patients
$ 322.14
$ 815.14
BOARD OF HEALTH EXPENDITURES
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION:
Miscellaneous Expenses
$ 174.14
Telephone
136.52
Ads and Legal Notices
17.25
TUBERCULOSIS:
Board and Treatment
623.37
Premature Babies
$ 1,212.00
DUMP :
Wages
1,119.84
Bulldozing and Clearing
1,245.00
Other Expenses
196.17
Agent to Remove Dead Animals
$ 26.00
$ 4,750.29 $
BALANCE
OTHER APPROPRIATIONS
Animal Inspector
$ 200.00
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health
5,661.44
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Platform over 5,000
7
Platform 100 - 5,000
14
Counter under 100.
.
16
Spring under 100
6
Gasoline Meters
ยท
26
99.71
George S. Wilder SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
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NASHOBA ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF HEALTH
Submitted herewith is my report of the activities of the Nashoba Health Unit during 1960.
The new Federal Census figure for the District (54,427) shows a 74% increase in population over the 1950 figure (31,266) as compared to a Statewide increase of only 9.8%. The extension of services to this additional population has put demands on all departments and although the per capita rate is due to drop to $1.08 in 1961, it should be borne in mind that it is virtually impossible to render the same quantity of service to 84% more people without a proportionate increase in cost.
The pressing need for additional help in the Sanitation Depart- ment in order to provide even standard services has resulted in an adjustment in the salary scale to a level with which we could compete for the extremely scarce trained Sanitarian. Consequently, we are expecting our third full-time Sanitarian to join the Staff by mid January 1961 and with the assistance of the Laboratory we anticipate a greatly stepped up Program in Food, Restaurant and Milk Control work.
Having the Laboratory located at the Health Center has proven most advantageous, especially in respect to its activities in con- junction with Sanitation and Clinical Programs.
The Administrative Staff remains unchanged.
For the sum of $5,661.44 at a rate of $1.15 per capita (1955 cen- sus) your Town participated in the following Programs and Services :
NURSING AND PREVENTIVE DENTAL SERVICES:
Supervisory and consultation services have been available this year through the Director of Nursing.
Monthly meetings for all Public Health Nurses in the District are held at the Health Center. Part of each meeting is devoted to business matters and part to Programs on topics related to nursing and health. Your Nurses have both attended regularly. Arrangements were made for Mrs. Ruth N. Hall to be certified by Mr. Gentile of the M.D. P.H. for Vision Testing. Training for Audiometer Testing will be given in January.
As a result of evaluation of Community Nursing needs, diversion of nursing hours previously spent on home visits to hours of School Nursing Service was accomplished this year. Instead of one full-time and two part-time Nurses, the present arrangement kept two full-time Nurses working in Westford, which should be very beneficial to the Town.
Follow-up of Tuberculosis cases, suspects and contacts have been carried out in cooperation with the local Nurses. The Tuberculosis register and record files for the Towns are maintained by the Director of Nursing.
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Administrative responsibility for the Dental Program is a func- tion of the Nursing Department. Prophylaxis and Fluorine Treatments were given to 376 pupils in Westford's grades 2, 5 and 8 during the first part of 1960. In December, Mrs. Darrah, Nashoba's Dental Hy- gienist, started treatments in your Town using Stannous instead of Sodium Fluoride. We regret that her resignation to take a full time position in Dental Research will postpone completion of the Program until a replacement can be found.
Condiderable time was spent preparing equipment and assisting at some of the Community Polio Clinics.
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