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In closing I wish to express my deepest appreciation for the kindness and support which the peop of Wilmington have extended to me. Especially do I acknowledge my debt of gratitude to the many fine civic organizations whose cooperative efforts on behalf of citizen education have proved so successful, and in particular, the Baldwin Civic Association which fought so valiantly and effectively to preserve the Selectme Manager form of Town government.
To the official boards and committees of the Town who have served countless long hours without compensation, but with gratifying results in which they can take the greatest pride, my thanks for your un- surpassed cooperation.
To the employees and department heads of the Town - my colleagues for four years - I offer my best wishes, with the knowledge that my successor can look forward to the same pleasant and rewarding associations.
And to the Board of Selectmen and its individual members during my term of office, good friend and constructive critics, whose integrity and dedication to the public interest firmly established the charact of the Town government and provided the elective leadership for what has been accomplished, I can only say thank you and wish you the best of luck and many more years of constructive service to the Town of Wilming
Respectfully submitted, Joseph F. Courtney Town Manager
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HOW WILMINGTON'S TAX RATE COMPARES WITH OTHER TOWNS
TOWN
1950
1957
INCREASE IN TAX RATES 1950-1957
WILMINGTON
56.00
62.80
+6.80
BURLINGTON
53.00
60.00 *
+7.00
DANVERS
49.00
58.00
+ 9.00
LEXINGTON
43.00
52.00
+ 9.00
NATICK
45.60
55.60
+10,00
NORTH ANDOVER
43.00
54.00
+11.00
STONEHAM
50.00
62.00
+12.00
WAYLAND
49.00
62.00
+13.00
NEEDHAM
38.00
52.00
+14.00
BEDFORD
50.00
67.00
+17.00
READING
43.00
60.00
+17.00
WAKEFIELD
44.00
62.80
+18.80
CHELMSFORD
53.00
73.00
+20.00
BRAINTREE
44.00
66.80
+22.80
SAUGUS
41.00
64.90
+23.90
CONCORD
53.00
78.40
+25.40
ANDOVER
36.00
64.00
+28.00
TEWKSBURY
40.00
73.00
+33.00
BILLERICA
34.00
84.00
+50.00
DOES NOT INCLUDE ADDITIONAL TAX RATE OF $4.00 FOR WATER SYSTEM
TAX RATE ANALYSIS
1950
1957
sessed Valuation
7,865,913.00
x Levy
440,491.13
« Rate
56.00
1954 11, 733,065.00 668, 784. 70 57.00
1955 13,248. 383. 00 741,909.45 56.00
1956 15,341,686.00 895, 593. 73 58.00
16, 774, 982. 00 1,059,522.87 62. 80
: Cost from Taxes
:hools
135,293. 70
289,597.08
355,530. 99
469,616. 09 405, 782. 67
585,822.89
own Government
275,723. 43
359,056. 96
367,005.03
ate, County Agencies
28,474.00
20,130.66
19,373. 43
20,194.98
447,569.02 26,130. 96
TOTAL TAX LEVY
440,491. 13
668,784. 70
741,909. 45
895,593. 73
1,059,522.87
1001 Tax Rate
$17. 20 (30.7%)
$24. 69 (43. 3%)
$26. 83 (47. 9%)
$30. 61 (52. 3%) 26. 07 (45. 9%)
$34. 75 (55. 0%)
wn Tax Rate
35. 20 (63.0%)
30. 53 (53. 6%)
27. 72 (49. 5%)
26. 50 (42. 6%)
te, County Tax Rate
3. 60 ( 6. 3%)
1. 78 ( 3.1%)
1.45 ( 2. 6%)
1. 32 ( 2. 3%)
1. 55 ( 2. 4%)
TOTAL TAX RATE
56. 00
57.00
56.00
58.00
62. 80
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wiltrungton Memorial Library Wilmington, Mass.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE studies Town Budg From left to right, Frank P. Stevens, Stanley Webber, William P. Curtin, Secre Robert B. Michelson, John G. Hayward
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE reviewing plans for new· $475, 000 addition to High School. From left to right, John H. Tautges, Basil L. Weatherbee, J. Parker Prindle, Mrs. Eleanor F. Day, Fred T. Corum, Chairman, Earle S. Hamilton
BUILDING BY-LAW COMMITTEE was appointed to prepare comprehensive revision of Building By-Law. From left to right, Garnet S. Mills, E. Hayward Blis Roland I. Wood, Raymond F. Fitzmaurice
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board of selectmen
To the Citizens of Wilmington:
Herewith is presented the Annual Report of your Board of Selectmen for the year ended December 31, 1957. During the year your Board conducted ninety regular and special meetings. Following the election of Donald C. Kidder, the Board was organized with Nicholas L. DeFelice as chairman. The Board reappointed Joseph F. Courtney as Town Manager for a three-year term beginning on May 17, 1957. In addition to many duties, the following actions should be called to the attention of the citizenry:
Directed the Town Manager to repair or replace guard rails at all brooks and other locations where highway fences were in need of repair.
Sponsored a Clean-up Period which was Townwide in scope.
Revised gravel regulations for the further protection of Town resources. Petitioned the County Commissioners for the relocation of Park Street.
Petitioned the County Commissioners for the replacement of the Nichols Street bridge.
Gave full support to the initiation of Urban Renewal applications.
Supported the establishment of an Old Age Housing development in Town.
Adopted as a policy the outlawing of coin-operated gaming machines. Appointed a committee to revise our Building Code. Voted to refuse to license a plant for the manufacture of Acetogen Gas.
Met with State officials on several occasions to safeguard the best interests of the Town with respect to the construction of the new Route 28.
Successfully protested the proposed route of a High Tension Line of the Boston Edison Company.
Conveyed several parcels of Tax Title land to former owners.
At least one member of the Board of Selectmen was present at public hearings held by the Board of Appeals and the Planning Board on matters of importance to the Town.
Your Board has the statutory responsibility of issuing many varied types of licenses. Pursuant to this we considered many applications, held public hearings, and issued licenses which we deemed proper.
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Wilmington, Mass.
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With the ever increasing costs of conducting Town affairs, your Board will recommend for your considerati only those expenditures that we feel are necessary for the future growth, protection, and financial stability of the Town.
We express our thanks and appreciation to the Town Manager and the several department heads for their splendid cooperation and loyalty to their positions.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicholas L. DeFelice, Chairman
Chalres H. Black Wavie M. Drew Francis J. Hagerty Donald C. Kidder
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SELECTMEN and FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMA at Annual Town Meeting. From left to right Herbert C. Barrows, Finance Committee, Selectmen Donald C. Kidder, Francis J. Hagerty (speaking), Nicholas L. DeFelice, Charles H. Black Mrs. Wavie M. Drew
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Town Manager Wilmington, Mass.
I have posted Notices of Town Meetings and Town Warrants in accordance with the By-Laws of the Town of Wilmington ...... also, served and posted notices for other departments for the Town of Wilmington.
Respectfully submitted, Harry J. Ainsworth Constable of Wilmington
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board of assessors
RECAPITULATION - 1958
Total Appropriations ( Taxation)
$1,349, 033. 77 65,650.14
1,414,683. 91
Tax Foreclosures
144.00
Appropriation Drafts
617. 50
Snow Removal
16, 775. 62
Overlay Deficits
5,745.17
Pension Fund
14,098.21
State Parks and Reservations
2,829.40
State Audit
3,135. 88
County Tax
14,620.95
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
5,544. 73
Overlay
35,803. 64
99,315.10 1,513,999. 01
Gross Amount to be Raised
Less Estimated Receipts and Available Funds:
Income Tax
124,493. 94
Corporation Tax
16, 745. 79
Reimbursement Publicly Owned Land
54.43
Old Age Tax (Meals)
1,504. 84
Motor Vehicle Excise
80,500.00
Licenses
4,000.00
General Government
4,500.00
Protection of Persons and Property
3,700.00
Health and Sanitation
1,600.00
Charities
20,000.00
Old Age Assistance
28,000.00
Veterans Services
6,200.00
29,790.00
Schools Libraries
390.00
Cemeteries
2,800.00
Interest on Taxes and Assessments
3,200.00
State Assistance for School Construction
57,347.00
Unclassified
4,000.00
Total Estimated Receipts
388,826. 00
Voted from Available Funds
65,650. 14
65,650. 14
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
454, 476. 14
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation
1,059,522.87
1,513,999.01
Personal Property
927,407 @ 62., 80 per M
58,241.16
Real Estate
15, 847,575 @ 62. 80 per M
995,227. 71
Polls - 3026 .
@ 2.00 each
6,054.00
Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property
1,059,522.87
Total Appropriations (Available Funds)
Wilmington, Mass.
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TABLE OF AGGREGATES FOR WILMINGTON OF POLLS, PROPERTY AND TAXES, AS ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1957
Compiled from the figures entered in the Valuation List:
Number of Persons Assessed:
Individuals
A11 Others
Total
On Personal Estate Only
12
3
1
381
On Both Personal and Real Estate
2 34
20
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Total Number of Persons Assessed
408
Total Number of Polls Assessed
302
Value of Assessed Personal Estate:
Stock in Trade
$ 88,650.0
Machinery
142, 335. 0
Live Stock
32,120. 0
All Other Tangible Personal Property
664, 302. 0
Total Value of Assessed Personal Property
927,407. 0
Value of Assessed Real Estate:
Land Exclusive of Buildings
2,692,035.0
Buildings Exclusive of Land
13, 155, 540. 01
Total Value of Assessed Real Estate
15, 847,575. 0
Total Value of Assessed Estate
16, 774, 982. 0
Tax Rate per $1, 000 - $62. 80
Taxes for State, County and Town purposes, including Overlay:
On Personal Estate
58,241. 1
On Real Estate
995, 227. 7
On Polls
6,054. 00
Total Taxes Assessed
1,059,522.8
Number of Live Stock Estimated under Sec. 36, Chapter 59:
Horses (1 yr. old or over)
3
Neat Cattle: (1 yr. old or over)
Cows (Milch) Bulls 2, Oven 0, Steers 3, Heifers 22
2
Swine (6 months old or over)
411
Sheep (6 months old or over) Fowl
5, 64.
All Other
30,897
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
10,66
Number of Dwellings Assessed
3,06
On Real Estate Only
3751
60
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TOWN OWNED PROPERTY
Equipment
Total
Water Department - 225 acres of Land and Buildings
631,020
12,000
141,190
Schools - Land and Buildings
2,631,020
160,000
2,791,020
Parks and Playgrounds - 52 acres of Land
37,170
1,000
38,170
Town Hall - 16, 120 sq. ft. Land and Building
25,540
10,500
36,040
Library - Land and Building
4,860
3,000
7,860
Cemetery - Land and Building
46,660
2,000
48,660
Fire /Police Station - Land and Building
61,800
31,700
93,500
Tree Warden & Moth Dept. - Land and Building
3,680
1,300
4,980
Highway Department - Land and Building
7,280
18,000
25,280
Sealer of Weights and Measures
1,300
1,300
Welfare Department
1,100
1,100
TOTALS
2,947,920
241,900
3,189,820
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ASSESSORS
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TOWN COLLECTOR Mrs. Miriam H. Ware
board of assessors
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town collector
COMMITMENTS IN 1956
COMMITMENTS IN 1957
1955 Excise in 1956
$ 4,378. 51
1956 Excise in 1957
$ 17,246. 91
1956 Excise
86,520.55
1957 Excise
112, 188. 41
1956 Real Estate
840,715.51
1957 Real Estate
995, 198.81
1956 Personal Property
50,629.65
1957 Personal Property
56, 560. 82
1956 Poll
5,816.00
1957 Poll
6,052.00
1957 Farm Excise
232. 60
Water Liens
2,902.36
Water Betterment
29,179.80
Street Betterment
28,418. 31
Total Commitments
$991, 716. 08
Total Commitments
$1,247, 980. 02
1957 Commit.
Balance 1/1/57
Cash Collected
Tax Title
Abatements
Refunds
Balance 12/31/57
1954
Personal
17. 10
41. 32
24.22
1955
Poll
4.00
2.00
2 .. 00
Personal
307. 52
50.00
257. 52
Excise
69. 38
31. 36
10.67
27. 35
1956
Poll
58.00
32.00
14.00
12.00
Personal
5,773. 49
4,753. 27
871. 45
148. 77
Excise
17,246. 91
15,595.27
26,707. 94
5,981. 81
712.29
864. 72
Real Estate
78,621. 60)
Warrant Inc.
2,056. 10)
69,684. 84
1,300.65
4,051. 87
1,156. 85
6,797. 19
Water Liens
912. 07
737. 85
70. 50
24.00
127. 72
1957
Poll
6,052.00
5,045.65
916.00
7.65
98.00
Personal
56,560. 82
51,268.66
728. 17
50.24
4,614. 23
Excise
112, 188. 41
80,223. 13
10,242. 86
3,001.52
24, 723. 94
Farm Excise
232.60
232.60
Real Estate
995,198.81
876,640. 35
3,902.08
41,868. 76
7,083. 76
79,871. 38
Water Liens
2,902.36
2,283.68
51.00
42.50
610.18
Water Btrmt.
29,179.80
3,115.19*
#25,823.61
* ($3, 356. 19 less 241. 00 paid in advance)
Street Btrmt.
28,418. 31
3,099.23
33. 10
#25,352.18
TOTAL
1,247,980.02
103,414. 53
1,123,907.75
5,202.73
65,107. 93 12,136. 13
169,071.27
Miscellaneous Collections:
Interests & Costs
3,209.90
Lien Certificates
502.00
Advertising Reimbursements
1,82
TOTAL
1,127,621.47
#(to be apportioned in 1958)
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Water Liens
3,655.86
WENN UNA Library Wilmington, Mass.
town treasurer
TOWN TREASURER: Mrs. Grace H. Tilley
Cash in Treasury, January 1, 1957
$ 458. 625. 15
Receipts Sundries
2, 124,448. 14
Receipts Collector
1,117,910. 37
3,700,983.66
Less Treasury Warrants
3, 262,803.68
Cash in Treasury, January 1, 1958
$ 438,179.98
Departmental Items of Interest
Cash Collections
$3, 700,983. 66
Disbursements
3, 262,803. 68
Number of checks issued during 1957
22,463
Town Employees
370
Employees having Blue Cross/Blue Shield
1 30
Employees having Group Life Insurance
106
Employees who are members of Retirement System (Teachers are members of State Retirement System)
114
Amount deducted from employees salaries for Withholding Tax during 1957 94,568. 89
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town clerk
TOWN CLERK: Mrs. Esther L. Russell
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The Town was saddened by the sudden death on June 2, 1957, of our beloved Town Clerk, (Mrs. ) Mary E. Gilligan. She had served her Town faithfully for nearly nine years. Mrs. Gilligan will long be remembered for her cheerfulness and willingness to perform her duties.
(Mrs. ) Sylvia Stanley was appointed Temporary Town Clerk and served in this capacity for three months.
On September 23, 1957, (Mrs. ) Esther L. Russell was appointed Town Clerk and sworn in officially.
Vital Statistics: - Chapter 46, General Laws as amended.
Births actually recorded to date in 1957 were two hundred and sixty-four (264). This figure will be increased when final reports are in.
Marriages recorded for 1957 were ninety-four (94).
Deaths recorded for 1957 were eighty-five (85).
Chapter 46, Section 15:
The Town Clerk will furnish to parents, householders, midwives and physicians applying therefor, blanks for the return of births as required by law.
Chapter 115, Section 45:
Forty-five (45) burial permits have been issued by the Town Clerk as Special Agent for the Board of Health.
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Chapter 148, Section 13:
Permits and Certificates of registration for the storage of inflammables - These licenses must be registered by the owner or occupant of the land, or by the holder of the license in the Town Clerk's office on or before Apr. 30 of each year. Notification will be sent on or about March 15 each year that each license shall be registered as required by law on or before April 10. If not registered as required by law, the license may be revoked by the licensing authority, after a public hearing.
TOWN RECORDS:
Increase Of -
Chattel Mortgages Recorded 480
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Chattel Mortgages Discharged 144
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Dog Licenses Issued 1058
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Fish & Game Licenses Issued. . 469
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Four Kennel Licenses were issued in 1957. No kennel licenses are being issued without an affidavit that such kennel will not be operated as a business.
(Mrs. ) Esther L. Russell Town Clerk
Wilmington, Mass.
registrars of voters
In accordance with Section 1, Chapter 3, of the Town By-laws, meetings of the Board of Registrars are held on the second Monday of each month for registration and the conduct of business. up to date.
This year the Board is working many extra hours checking the voting list in order to bring it There will be a new printing of this list early in the year.
Women married prior to January 1 must re-register under their marriage name. Naturalized citizens must have their naturalization papers when registering.
New residents are requested to notify the Board of the date on which they take residence in the Any change of address should be brought to the attention of the Board. town.
On January 1, 1957 the census showed a total population of ten thousand seven hundred and seven (10, 707).
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sarah d. j. carter lecture fund
This year, the Sarah D. J. Carter Lecture Committee was able to offer two programs to the people of Wilmington.
On Saturday evening, April 6, Dr. Murray Banks, well known pyschologist and humorist entertained a large and enthusiastic audience as he discussed "What To Do Until The Psychiatrist Comes". On November 2, duo-pianists Fred and Dorothy Smythe gave a delightful program of popular and clas- sical music. Both programs were held in the Barrows Auditorium.
The committee is eagerly looking forward to November 15, 1958 when they will present Commander Irving Johnson, famous explorer and world traveler, with the travel lecture film of his latest around-the-world voyage on the Schooner Yankee. A cordial invitation is extended to all the townspeople to attend.
Treasurer's Report
Receipts:
Expenditures:
Cash on Hand 1/1/57
$ 14.90
The Smythe s
$150. 00
Interest
. 29
Dr. Murray Banks
350.00
Received from Town Treasurer
619. 50
Janitor Service
20.00
Police Service
14. 50
Advertising
54.00
Piano Mover
20.00
Six Bank checks
. 90
Balance on Hand 1/1/58
$ 25. 29
$609. 40
Lecturer Dr. Murray Banks gives autograph after Sarah D. J. Carter Lecture
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town . counsel
In accordance with the requirements of the Town By-Laws, I submit herewith my report as Town Counsel covering the year 1957.
A. On January 1, 1957, there were pending the following actions by or against the Town (exclusive of actions in which the Town was merely summoned as trustee, and in which it had no interest, and of tax lien foreclosure proceedings in the Land Court):
City of Lowell v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover the sum of $275. 96 for special vocation training of certain pupils. )
City of Lowell v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover $657. 77 plus interest for aid furnished in a public welfare case. )
City of Lowell v. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover $721. 90 for aid furnished in a public welfare case. )
Town of Wilmington v. A Certain Defendant, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract under G. L. Chap. 117, Sec. 5. )
Jacob Levine & Sons v. Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middle sex. (Action of contract to recover burial expense. )
Town of Wilmington v. Edward N. Gadsby et als, Commissioners of Department of Public Utilities and Boston and Maine Railroad Company, Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk County. (Petition to review certain rulings and orders of the Department of Public Utilities in connection with protection at the Middlesex Avenue Grade Crossing of the Boston and Maine Railroad. )
Town of Wilmington v. Julia Godzyk, Administratrix of the Estate of Andrew Klebasz, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract to recover amounts expended by the Town for support and hospital treatment of decedent. )
Marion J. Murphy v. Ernest Rice, Sr., Bldg. Inspector et al, Middle sex Superior Court.
(Equity appeal to review the action by the Board of Appeal in denying a variance under the Zoning By-Law requested by the petitioner. )
Town of Wilmington v. John W. O'Brien, Essex Superior Court. (Equity suit to enforce obligation to support. )
Town of Wilmington v. Wendell Phillips, Middlesex Probate Court. (Petition to enforce obligation to support. )
Elizabeth F. Green v. Town of Wilmington and other defendants, Middle sex Superior Court. (Action of tort for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained as a result of a defect in Shawsheen Ave. )
Town of Wilmington v. Irving L. White, Middlesex Probate Court. (Petition to enforce obli- gation to support. )
Town of Wilmington v. Otto George VonRosenberg-De LaMarre, Executor of the will of
Gamaliel Washburn, Middle sex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enforce statutory lien for old age assist- ance payments. )
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Town of Wilmington v. Otto George VonRosenberg-DeLaMarre, Executor of the will of
Gamaliel Washburn, Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of contract to recover for old age assistance not included in the statutory lien. )
City of Boston v. Town of Wilmington, Suffolk Superior Court. (New action of contract to re- cover for aid rendered various persons whose legal settlement is supposed to be in Wilmington. )
Marilyn Ann Gilbert and Charles Gilbert v. Town of Wilmington, Middle sex Superior Court. (Action of tort to recover for sidewalk injury. )
Robert J. Moran v. Mary E. Gilligan, Town Clerk, Middlesex Superior Court. (Petition for writ of mandamus to compel issuance of kennel license.
Samuel Missel d. b. a. Chelsea Cement Co. v. Town of Wilmington et als, Suffolk Superior Court. (Petition in equity to enforce statutory lien for materials and labor furnished one of the sub- contractors on the high school extension. )
Towne Land Development, Inc. v. Wilmington Planning Board, Middle sex Superior Court. (Appeal in equity from action of Planning Board disapproving a proposed sub-division. Complaint entered in Court but no subpoena served on Town. )
Bernard "Buster" Atkins v. Town of Wilmington et al, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to recover land sold for taxes. )
Town of Wilmington v. Percy G. Crocker, Middle sex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin removal of gravel. )
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Town of Wilmington v. Nathan Ribock, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin violation of building laws. )
Town of Wilmington v. Lawrence T. Sidelinker, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin maintenance of kennel. )
Town of Wilmington v. Anthony Signore, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin removal of loam. )
Town of Wilmington v. Arthur McCormick, Jr., Administrator of the Estate of Natalie Giroux. (Bill in equity to enforce statutory lien for old age assistance payments. )
Wilmington Board of Health v. Nagel Stone, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin occupancy of substandard dwelling. )
Percy G. Crocker v. Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court. (Appeal from refusal of approval, gravel permit. )
Percy G. Crocker v. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to re- strain interference with gravel removal. )
Elizabeth Gray v. Town of Wilmington et al. Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of tort to re - cover for highway injury. )
Lowell Cranberry Company v. Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Action of tort to recover damages for alleged interference with drainage. )
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B. (1) During the year 1.957 the following new actions were brought by or on behalf of the Town:
Town of Wilmington v. Joseph DeCota, Jr. Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Proceeding to enforce obligation to support. )
Town of Wilmington v. William Rich et al, Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to enjoin removal of gravel. )
(2) During the year 1957 the following new actions were brought against the Town or its officers or Agents:
New England Gas Products Inc. v. Board of Appeal, Middlesex Superior Court. (Two separate appeals from refusal of building permit. )
John F. Hartnett et als v. Town of Wilmington, Middlesex Superior Court. (Petition in equity by ten taxpayers to compel the making of additional school appropriations by the Town. )
Harry E. Wood v. Town of Wilmington, Middle sex Superior Court. (Petition for damages for taking of property for standpipe. )
C. During the year 1957 the following action by the Town was finally disposed of:
Town of Wilmington v. John W. O'Brien, Essex Superior Court. (Equity suit to enforce obli- gation to support. ) Disposed of by entry of final decree in favor of the Town directing certain support pay- ments.
D. Compensation was received by the Town Counsel in said matters and in all other matters during the year as follows:
Compensation $1315. 00 less discount to conform to available appropriation $716. 61
Disbursements
208. 39 $925.00
(The above amounts were entirely on account of services rendered and disbursements paid in the calendar year 1956. )
Respectfully submitted,
Philip B. Buzzell Town Counsel
board of cemetery commissioners
BURIALS IN WILDWOOD CEMETERY
Wilmington residents died in Wilmington 18
Wilmington residents died elsewhere 28
Non-residents 29
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planning board
PLANNING BOARD inspects subdivision plan. Left to right George F. Maynard, Town Engineer and Agent of Planning Board, and Board Members, William Beers, A. Daniel Gillis, Secretary, John P. Tobey, Chairman, and William K. Irwin
Planning Board activity during 1957 was substantial and represented a constructive contribution to the future of Wilmington. The following summarizes the work of the Planning Board according to prin- cipal categories:
I. GENERAL PLAN REPORT
A Report called the "General Plan" was completed during the year with the assistance of Planning & Renewal Associates. This is the first part of an overall plan for Wilmington. It contains predictions of future growth of population, prediction of den- sity spots, future locations of new tie-in streets, locations of schools and parks, future location of municipal facilities, and other information to be used as a guide in building a better community. This Report is included as an appendix to the 1957 Annual Report.
II. SUB-DIVISION CONTROL
A. New Sub-divisions:
No. of
Plan
Location
Developer
Zoning District
Bldg. Lots
Esquire Estates
Salem Street
Mahoney Corp.
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