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MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM:
In 1960 your Medical Social Consultant had 433 contacts or inter- views regarding 148 cases referred to her from the sixteen (16) Nashoba Towns .
This year again the types of cases fall into the following cate- gories: premature infants ; retarded children; school behavioral problems; family problems; mental health problems ; problems of the aged, the chronically ill and the handicapped.
The distribution of cases in the 16 Towns has varied - some Towns have used the Medical Social Consultant's Services more than others. However, every Town has made referrals and there was an appreciable increase in some of the categories. For instance, this year eighteen (18) evaluations on eligibility for payment of hospital expenses on premature infants were made.
Prematurity has caused considerable anxiety for our Boards of Health as Hospital costs for these infants often run into several hundreds of dollars. The Medical Social Consultant has discussed this aspect of the law with the Maternal & Child Health Division Di- rector on the State level and there may be new proposals placed before the State Legislature in the not too distant future.
Nineteen (19) professional meetings were attended and 92 visits were made in the Towns.
SANITATION SERVICES :
Many townspeople are misinformed regarding the authority of Nashoba. It should be stressed that our Staff members are Agents and Consultants to your Board of Health. Nashoba's only power or author- ity is that which is delegated to the Staff by your Board for the pur- pose of serving the Board.
The final responsibility for any act by a Nashoba Staff member must be borne by the local Board of Health. Nashoba makes no rules or regulations - it carries out the regulations which have been adopted by your Board.
As employees of your Board the Sanitation Division has provided the following services during 1960:
Milk Dealers Supervised. 50
Restaurant Inspections.
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Private Water Supplies Inspected 72
Nuisance Complaints Investigated .. 59
Visits made for Private Sewage Disposal Inspections .. 192
Miscellaneous service calls were made to establishments such as Kindergartens, Nursing Homes, Schools, Bathing Beaches, Camps and similar places. In general, conditions at these places were satis- factory.
LABORATORY :
Throughout 1960, the Laboratory strived to reach its goal of broadened testing capabilities. To date we have had much success but only with increased facilities will this goal be reached and main- tained for the benefit of all our residents.
Of concern to Westford is a breakdown of the services directly rendered to its residents by the Laboratory:
Total number of Water Tests 634
Total number of Milk Tests. 1680
of which Westford residents received direct benefits of:
Milk Tests. 194
Drinking Water Tests 68
Bathing Water Tests. 13
Indirectly, residents of Westford have received in addition the benefits of 721 Diagnostic Bacteriology Tests as well as many other miscellaneous tests such as sterility checks of hospital equipment, restaurant utensils, personal consultations regarding bacteriological problems, etc.
Total of Tests performed. 3234 (not including miscellaneous work) .
Experience has shown that the nature of Diagnostic work makes it virtually impossible to give a breakdown of these tests for any par- ticular Town.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM:
There are 2,000 Hospital-treated accidents occurring to our res- idents each year - this represents approximately 5% of our total pop- ulation.
Within the Elementary Schools 10% of the children enrolled suf - fer some form of accidental injury during the course of the school year. These facts should make it clear that accidents and the NEED FOR THEIR PREVENTION should occupy a leading position in the minds of those planning sound, effective Health Programs.
In the early part of 1960 an in-service training program to de- velop Accident Prevention activities within the other departmental programs was planned for the Staff and the Town Nurses serving the District. Within the schools Safety Lesson Guides and Audio-Visual materials, as well as consultation to teachers and administrators, was provided. In the Communities Safety Activities such as Bicycle Safety Programs, Safety Poster Contests, Firearm Safety Courses and Baby Sitter Courses were planned and organized. Twenty Seven (27) half hour Radio Programs concerning Health and Safety topics were
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broadcast throughout the District. News releases were distributed to sixteen (16) newspapers describing the Health and Safety Programs con- ducted in the District. Safety materials were compiled and distrib- uted to enhance such activities as Water Safety, Rescue Breathing, Christmas Safety, etc. Accident Prevention discussions were presented to many Community Groups. These then, were some of the major accom- plishments of the Accident Prevention Program throughout 1960.
In the area of Health Education, this office planned and devel- oped the Annual Sewage Disposal Seminar; a Food Handlers' Course for our Restaurant and School Cafeteria Personnel; publicity for the area's Polio Clinics and the Burbank Alcoholic Clinic; Health Career Programs in the District's Secondary Schools; a quarterly News Bul- letin for Board Members and Health Specialists; a study of School Health Education activities and a special exhibit depicting Nashoba's Health Services. As this will be my last Report on Health Education as a separate Program, let me say that we have appreciated the cooper- ation and interest shown by various persons and groups in your Town in developing many of these Programs. It is our sincere hope that many of these activities will be improved upon and continued into the future.
PREVENTIVE MEDICAL SERVICES:
A total of 92 school personnel and 1477 new pupils and first graders were Tuberculin Tested in the District, of which 191 were from Westford.
A total of 867 Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio Shots were given in the schools, of which . 279 were from Westford.
Seventeen (17) evening family Polio Clinics were held in fifteen (15) Towns at which 3827 Vaccinations were administered by the Medical Director. In your Town 813 persons attended.
A total of 161 Well Child Conferences were held, of which eight- een (18) were in your Town. At these 175 children made 328 visits and received 494 Immunizations.
Communicable Disease Reporting continues to be incomplete but in general compares favorably with reporting on a Statewide basis. Of greater concern than not reporting the usual childhood diseases is the non-reporting of more serious Infectious Diseases. There were reported throughout the District five (5) cases of Infectious Hepa- titis, the incidence of which was much higher in 1960 than 1959 in the State. One case of Paralytic Poliomyelitis was reported, 34 cases of Scarlet Fever, 7 new or reactivated cases of Tuberculosis and 3 cases of Meningitis, all of which fell into the category of type un- determined. There were also 3 cases of Salmonellosis (Paratyphoid Fever) reported. The number of consultations regarding Communicable Disease Control and follow-up procedures throughout the District was approximately 60.
There were 96 Premature Births reported in the District, of which 10 were from your Town of Westford.
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We urge our Board members and the citizens in general to avail themselves of our services. On any Health problem, residents should feel free to call us at SPruce 2-3561.
Eleanor H. Smith, M.D., M.P.H. DIRECTOR
REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The Board of Public Welfare granted Assistance on an average monthly caseload in 1960 as follows:
Old Age Assistance 57
Disability Assistance 13
Aid to Dependent Children 2 General Relief 4
The cost of living index showed an increase of 5.2% from the peri- od of July 1957 to May 1960. Therefore, effective July 1, 1960, pay- ments on Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance were increased by this amount.
A uniform Statewide Drug Plan, including a Medication Policy and Price Plan, went into effect on August 1, 1960. Each Board of Public Welfare was requested to purchase the American Druggist Blue Book.
The Old Age Assistance Law was amended to provide a new program of assistance known as Medical Assistance for the Aged to be effective October 1, 1960. This is a Program of Public Assistance established by the General Law, Chapter 118A under which Medical Care is provided for persons 65 years of age or over whose income and resources are in- sufficient to meet the cost of necessary Medical Services. Such Medi- cal Care may be provided in person's own home or in recognized Medical facilities. All our recipients of Old Age Assistance in Nursing Homes, Chronic Hospitals and Public Medical Institutions who were not in need of other residence were automatically transferred to this new category of Assistance.
The Town Farm was painted this year and is being kept in good condition.
Reginald Blowey William C. MacMillan Samuel A. Richards BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
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REPORT OF RECREATION COMMISSION
The Programs of the Recreation Commission have enjoyed fine prog- ress this past year. Among these are Small Fry Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, Junior Basketball, Girls Softball, Girls Volleyball, Adult Softball League, Adult Bowling League and Adult Physical Education Program (Men and Women) .
The Westford Small Fry League consists of 11 Teams for boys 8 thru 12 years of age; 5 Senior Teams of boys 11 thru 12; 7 Junior Teams of boys 8 thru 10. One hundred eighty (180) boys were included in this Program during the summer vacation months. No boy in Westford is re- fused or cut from playing in this League if he desires to play. On the final day of regular Small Fry Competition the Annual Field Day was held. At this occasion free Hot Dogs, Tonic, Ice Cream and Cake were enjoyed by all children present. The winning Teams in each Divi- sion were awarded individual Trophies. Prizes were awarded to three outstanding members from each of the remaining Teams.
Babe Ruth Baseball enjoyed a fine season this past summer. This Program is for boys who have graduated from The Small Fry League - ages are 13 thru 15 years. This Group played in the Nashoba Babe Ruth League which consists of Teams from surrounding Towns. This Team was awarded individual Trophies at the end of the season for being "Champs" of The Nashoba Babe Ruth League. Plans by the Commission call for an expansion in this age group.
Junior Basketball had a fine winter season at the Westford Acad- emy Gym. Boys of 8 thru 12 enjoyed an outstanding supervised program.
A girls summer program was introduced during the summer vacation months. This Program included Girls Softball, Volleyball and Handball. The Program in its first year was very successful and enjoyed by the younger girls in Town. The Commission would like to thank the ladies of the Town who supervised this fine Program.
The Adult Physical Education Program was introduced during the winter months at the Westford Academy Gymnasium. This is a "Keep Fit" Program for the adult men and women of the Town. Women participate on Monday nights and the men on Thursday. This Program consists of Phys- ical Exercises, Basketball, Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Parallel Bars etc.
An Adult Softball League was formed during the summer months - six Teams were organized. The men of this League enjoyed many even- ings of relaxation during the summer months.
The members of the Recreation Commission would like to thank the Team Managers, Coaches, Instructors, Program Directors, Umpires, Referees and anyone connected with the Recreation Programs in the Town of Westford.
We would like to include in our future planning the following: 1. Swimming Classes - Boys and Girls
2. Arts and Crafts -
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3. Bowling - Boys and Girls
4. 7 - 8 Grade Football
5. Peewee Hockey
6. Speed and Figure Skating - Boys and Girls
7. Skiing - Boys and Girls
Finally, the Commission would like to thank the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the various Merchants and Organizations who have helped in making a success of this expanding Program.
Harry V. Smith, Chairman Philip C. Cook, Secretary Albert H. Forty
Charles A. Robinson Walter Teresko Waldo S. Leedberg Thomas F. Darrah RECREATION COMMISSION
REPORT OF WESTFORD 4-H CLUBS
The Westford 4-H Town Committee once again makes its report that 4-H remains the same in membership, projects and leaders.
We have purchased two Sewing Machines this past year and wish to thank the Town for its faithful support each year .
4-Hily Evelyn K. Brown 4-H TOWN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
REPORT OF THE TAX TITLE PROPERTY COMMITTEE
In 1960 the Town came into possession of 3 Parcels of Land. The approximate cost to the Town was $350.00. Four Parcels were sold for $950.00.
The Town now owns 20 Parcels. Information concerning this Land may be obtained from any member of the Committee.
The Tax Title Account contains 40 Parcels which will accrue to the Town when they are cleared in the Land Court.
Herford N. Elliott Roger H. Hildreth Carroll J. Rollins TAX TITLE PROPERTY COMMITTEE
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Value of Buildings.
. January 1, 1960
11 Land .. 11
11 11
11 11
$ 7,436,655.00 1,506,720.00 793,135.00
Total Valuation. . January 1, 1960.
$ 9,736,510.00
Appropriations - Annual Town Meeting - March 12, 1960 $ 883,979.57
Amounts taken from Available Funds.
Debt and Interest Charges for New School.
11 " 11
11 Water Department Loans
121,406.00 99,100.00 23,457.56
11 11 11 11 Street Betterment Loans
1,340.00
State Taxes including Underestimates of Previous Year
2,197.08
County 11 11
11 11
11
22,455.37 5,661.44
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health
1960 Overlay Fund.
15,384.06 Gross Amount to be raised .. 1,137,699.12 Receipts including Overestimates of Previous Year .... 401,808.53 Appropriation from Available Funds to reduce Tax Rate 50,000.00 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds. 540,571.99
Net Amount to be raised on Polls and Property.
597,127.13
Tax Rate - $ 61.00 per $ 1,000.00
Additional Real Estate Commitment ..
243.39
Street Betterment Commitment and Interest.
603.92
Farm Animal Excise Commitment.
457.95
Total Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Commitments ...
$ 106,231.19
Levy of 1959 - $ 19,680.27 Levy of 1960 86,550.92
Polls
1,819
Horses
29
Cows
297
Neat Cattle
11
Swine
1,250
Sheep
29
Fowl .
20,247
Chicks and Broilers
All other .
100
Acres of Land
18,000
Dwellings
2,023
ABATEMENTS
POLL
PROPERTY
EXCISE
1957
$ 54.00
$ 179.40
$ 51.39
1958
60.00
11.89
145.41
1959
58.00
191.40
3,907.65
1960
$ 598.00
16,248.56
5,632.59
John J. O'Connell Norman K. Nesmith Carroll J. Rollins BOARD OF ASSESSORS
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REPORT OF WESTFORD WATER DEPARTMENT
RECEIPTS
Water Rates
$ 61,860.93 7,759.81
Guarantee Deposits - Services
Guarantee Deposits - Extensions
5,792.51
Laying Mains for Tosti Development
750.00
Additional Service and Miscellaneous
2,201.54
$ 78,364.79
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Operation:
Wages and Salaries
18,336.72
Truck and Backhoe - Gas, Repairs etc
756.25
Office Supplies and Advertising
693.76
Repairs to Equipment
81.41
Pipe, Copper Tube, Hydrants and Miscellaneous Supplies
8,419.80
Fuel, Light and Power
2,939.92
Telephone
212.32
Insurance
308.72
Repairs to Water Mains
111.00
Legal Services
687.30
Pipe Privilege
5.00
Dig, Backfill and Patch Road
412.00
32,964.20
Refunds :
Services
481.20
Extensions
64.30
Transferred to Backhoe Account
from Extensions under Guarantee Deposits
184.00
Extensions Covered by Guarantee Deposits :
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies $ 3,666.68
Labor, Backfilling, Digging etc 2,457.20
6,123.88
Payments on Loans :
Large Water Loan
16,370.00
Elm Road Extension
3,313.50
Lake Shore Drive Extension
600.00
Main Street and Concord Road Extensions
3,092.00
Patten Road and Oak Road Extensions
82.06
63,275.14
TURNED OVER TO SURPLUS
$ 15,089.6'
EXTENSIONS - Under Guarantee Deposits
OAK ROAD EXTENSION - C & D Contract Carpenters
Deposit
$ 309.80
Expenses :
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies
$ 214.30
Labor, Trenching etc.
95.50
309.80
BIRCH ROAD EXTENSION - Bowler & Norton
Deposit
581.5
Expenses :
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies
408.36
Labor, Trenching etc
173.15
581.51
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GRANITEVILLE ROAD EXTENSION - Donald Watson
Deposit
Expenses :
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies
$ 2,195.80 1,409.20
Labor, Trenching etc.
$ 3,605.00
DORIS ROAD EXTENSION - S.C.S. Investment Trust Deposit
Expenses :
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies
388.97
Labor, Trenching etc.
492.70
881.67
OAK HILL ROAD EXTENSION - John Hughes Deposit
Expenses :
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies
459.25
Labor, Trenching etc.
286.65
$ 745.90
EXTENSIONS - Under Contract
BEAVER BROOK ROAD EXTENSION
Appropriation
$ 2,600.00
Expenses :
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies
$ 1,784.70
Labor, Trenching etc.
815.30
OAK ROAD EXTENSION
Appropriation
1,250.00
Expenses
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies
751.00
Labor, Trenching etc.
499.00
PATTEN ROAD EXTENSION
Appropriation
$ 3,800.00
Expenses :
Pipe and Miscellaneous Supplies
2,474.33
Labor, Trenching etc.
1,319.65
Balance - left over
$
6.02
TEST WELLS INVESTIGATION - At Nabnasset
Appropriation - From Water Surplus
$ 5,357.71
Expenses :
Engineers' Services etc. - Whitman & Howard $ 1,113.71
Wash Wells, Inc.
4,244.00
$ 5,357.71
BACKHOE - Purchased by Town
Cost - Including Chains
$ 6,015.00
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$ 3,605.00
881.67
$ 745.90
2,600.00
1,250.00
$ 3,793.98
TRANSFERS TO BACKHOE ACCOUNT
From:
Extensions Under Guarantee Deposits
Extensions Under Contract - Borrowed Money
115.30
Total in Backhoe Account as of December 31, 1960
$ 299.30
Alfred T. Wark, Chairman
Hervey J. Cote, Secretary Chester H. Cook BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
REPORT OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT
Gallons Pumped at Westford Station.
68,270,400
Gallons Pumped at Brookside Station.
27,682,084
Total Number of Gallons Pumped
95,952,484
New Services Installed.
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Hydrants Installed.
6
New Extensions :
Patten Road.
1200 Feet 6 Inch Pipe
Beaver Brook Road
600
11
8
11
11
Birch Road
180
11
6
11
11
Doris Road.
175
11
6
11
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Woodbine Avenue
250
11
6
11 11
York Avenue
1050
11
6
11 =
Wilshire Avenue
525
11
6
11
11
Oak Road
497
11
6
11 11
Oak Hill Road.
156
11
6
11
11
Williams Road
350
11
6
11
11
Graniteville Road
926
11
6
11
11
Bridge Street
602
11
6
11
11
.
$ 184.00
Albert E. Mountain WATER SUPERINTENDENT
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WARRANTS
Jun
1 1957
Real Estate.
$ 249.60
$
11
11 11
Personal Property.
257.40
Sep 10
Poll ..
84.00
11
25
30
11
11
11.42
-
Excise Committed Jan. 8, 1958
8.42
Real Estate. 11
7,349.51
Dec 19
11
41.00
May 5
11
Personal Property.
643.55
278.80
Jul 14
11
Po11.
144.00
10.00
May 16
11
Motor Vehicle Excise.
153.66
54.24
Jun 25
11
11
11
56.48
28.62
Jul
29
11
11
11
11
573.18
401.19
Sep
3
11
11
11
11
898.59
228.94
11
19
11
11
11
11
2,025.46
100.17
Oct
15
11
11
11
11
629.40
82.85
Nov 19
11
11
11
11
848.05
280.19
11
26
11
11
11
281.89
15.82
Dec 18
11
11
11
11
86.34
45.93
15.02
2.00
Mar 16
1959
130.13
-
May 7
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Real Estate 11 11
26,352.71
5,374.79
Dec 18 11
26.10
-
May
7
11
Personal Property.
1,266.72
265.35
Nov
5
11
Poll ..
1,006.00
20.00
Jun
1
-
Motor Vehicle Excise
141.90
19.24
Jul 24 11
11
11
1,605.33
223.27
Aug
5
11
11
11
11
1,450.97
50.51
Sep
4
11
11
11
11
1,035.34
189.17
Oct
8
11
11
9,015.14
109.57
Nov
10
11
11
11
11
11,827.19
527.80
Dec 9
11
11
8,584.07
417.71
11
Excise Committed Jan 22 1960
9,090.06
407.19
-
11
Feb
1
2,873.65
18.16
11
11
11
11
24
6,958.43
138.54
11
11
11
Mar 17
698.01
259.66
11
11
11
11
29
60.12
Mar 23
1960
Farm Animal Excise.
457.95
130.96
Oct 14
11
Real Estate
545,545.88
42,026.58
Dec 12
11
11
11
243.39
Oct 14
11
Personal Property.
48,381.25
1,183.40
11
11
11
Street Betterment.
603.92
-
Nov 2
11
11
11
423.77
-
11
17
11
11
11
212.49
-
11
10
11
Poll.
3,638.00
1,098.00
Jun 14
11
Motor Vehicle Excise
26,672.68
834.76
Aug 12
11
11
11
11
20,197.02
1,797.90
Oct 14
11
11
11
15,675.47
2,607.93
Nov 28
11
11
11
17,398.34
12,511.70
Dec 12
11
11
11
11
.
6,607.41
6,491.92
$ 782,593.42
$ 78,232.86
Walter Teresko TAX COLLECTOR
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Excise Committed Jan 20 1959 11
11 Feb 26
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17.04
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
OUTSTANDING
Motor Vehicle Excise 11 11
39.97
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Oct
May 5 1958
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11
11
11
Farm Animal Excise.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Cows - 2 years. and over.
265
Heifers - 1 year to 2 years
44
Heifers - under 1 year. 46
Bulls .
7
Steers
2
Sheep
54
Goats
.
1
Horses
27
Kenneth A. Wilson
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
REPORT OF MOTH AND TREE DEPARTMENTS
All roadside trees were sprayed once. All Elm Trees were sprayed twice and some three times.
Eighty percent of the Tree Department Budget was spent on the care of Elm Trees and the remainder of the Budget was spent for the pruning of Shade Trees.
Kenneth A. Wilson
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT AND TREE WARDEN
TRANSFERS FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE
Enforcement of Zoning
$ 267.80
Interest on Revenue Loans
449.21
Registration and Election
1,487.42
Planning Board
67.02
Real Estate Valuation List
25.02
Tax Collector
164.34
Police Department
426.07
Snow and Ice Removal
714.71
Chapter 81 Roads
50.00
Veterans' Benefits
25.20
J. V. Fletcher Library
20.00
Whitney Playground
6.75
Commemoration of Memorial Day
117.21
Total Transfers
$ 3,820.75
Lawrence S. Johnston, Chairman
John J. Barretto Elmer P. Morrill
Helen S. Chace Viateur A. Ricard
Herbert C. Decato
F. Stanley Smith
Albert G. Forty Nicholas Sudak, Jr.
WESTFORD FINANCE COMMITTEE
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT
In accordance with the requirements of the General Laws there is respectfully submitted herewith the Annual Report of the Town Account- ant. £ The Accountant's records are open for public inspection.
As of June 4, 1960 the Town Books were examined by State Auditors. The Balance Sheet of that Audit appears at the end of this Report.
Frederic A. Fisher TOWN ACCOUNTANT
RECEIPTS - 1960
Taxes :
Current Year:
Poll
$ 1,942.00
Personal Property
47,060.60
Real Estate
487,921.41
$ 536,924.01
Previous Years :
Po11
1,032.00
Personal Property
1,586.42
Real Estate
27,243.23
29,861.65
Motor Vehicle Excise:
Levy of 1957
8.42
Levy of 1958
3,941.63
Levy of 1959
49,386.84
Levy of 1960
56,555.39
109,892.28
Farm Animal Excise:
Levy of 1959
130.13
Levy of 1960
326.99
457.12
Street Betterments
1,091.64
Tax Titles and Town Possessions:
Tax Titles redeemed
1,279.81
Sale of Town Possessions
985.90
2,265.71
Licenses and Permits :
Liquor Licenses
7,200.00
License Expense
149.00
Miscellaneous Licenses :
Ice Cream
19.00
Peddler
11.00
Gasoline Storage
40.00
Pistol and Firearms
65.00
Victualler
60.00
One Day Beer
125.00
Camp
.50
Milk and Oleo
16.50
Auctioneer
6.00
Amusement - Sunday
120.00
Appeal Board · Zoning
338.00
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Building Permits Sewer Permits Second-hand Cars
438.00
466.00
25.00
Junk
100.00
Alcohol
4.00
Explosives
5.00
Nursery
1.00
Court Fines
Rent - Town Hall
State Taxes:
Corporation Taxes
42,439.51
Income Taxes
19,386.00
Meal Tax
1,784.78
63,610.29
Grants from Federal Government:
Old Age Assistance
29,079.83
Old Age Assistance - Administration 1,602.12
Aid to Dependent Children
1,088.50
Aid to Dependent Children - Administration
143.02
Disability Assistance
5,770.00
Disability Assistance - Administration
316.37
Grants from State:
Vocational Schools
3,439.18
School Aid
74,641.61
School Aid (Federal Employees) PL 874
14,003.50
School - National Defense Education
1,023.00
School Transportation
37,161.60
Paraplegic Veterans
315.37
Chapter 81 Highways
21,643.48
Grant from County - Dog Licenses Gifts:
Isabel F. Hyams Fund, Inc.
300.00
Murray Printing Company
4,500.00
Departmental Revenue:
Town Hall :
88.14
Sale of Maps
36.50
Spraying Trees
55.00
Fire Department - Use of Services
32.25
Sealer of Weights and Measures
82.50
Dog Officer - Sale of Dogs
69.00
Tax Collector - Municipal Liens and Advs.
102.00
Planning Board
37.00
Police Department - Gasoline Tax Refund Health Department - Subsidy from State
Highway Department:
Joint Construction - State
12,500.00
Joint Construction - County
6,250.00
Joint Maintenance - State
1,371.70
Joint Maintenance - County
1,371.70
9,189.00 205.60 92.00
37,999.84
152,227.74 876.72
4,800.00
Use of Telephone
502.39 804.41 322.14
66
Highway Machinery Fund Chapter 718 Roads From Individuals
7,592.00 212.35 868.00
30,165.75 663.33
Town Infirmary Reimbursements :
From · State:
1958 Accelerated Highway Program(1959Taxes) 339.76
Old Age Assistance
27,060.89
Aid to Dependent Children
1,426.40
Disability Assistance
7,900.93
Veterans Benefits 1,441.21
Child Guardianship - Tuition and Transp. 846.09
School Building Assistance Commission 42,348.83
From Other Sources:
Old Age Assistance
1,259.55
Temporary Aid
867.97
Tuition - Tyngsboro and Groton
2,280.37
Tuition - Others
660.00
86,432.00
Recovery :
Aid to Dependent Children
2,000.00
Old Age Assistance
1,158.00
3,158.00
School Department:
Athletics
2,724.79
Cafeteria
33,147.06
Rent of Gym
513.95
School Band
462.52
Sundry Receipts
209.86
37,058.18
Town Library - Fines
364.42
Wire Inspector
747.50
Cemeteries :
Sale of Lots and Graves
450.00
Care of Lots and Graves
1,067.00
Perpetual Care
2,725.00
Perpetual Care - Interest
102.60
4,344.60
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