Town of Wilmington Annual Report 1962-1963, Part 20

Author: Wilmington (Mass.)
Publication date: 1962
Publisher: Town of Wilmington
Number of Pages: 286


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During 1963 this program also received a 5.1% mandatory cost of living increase in their semi-monthly grants. The State and Federal Governments are also pressing for more services in this category. Services being stressed are homemaking, counseling, physical and mental health, education, reconciliation of parents and rehabilitation.


DISABILITY ASSISTANCE


Disability Assistance is another Federally-sponsored State plan administered by law by the Boards of Public Welfare. It requires the local Boards to aid persons who have been de- clared permanently and totally disabled by the Medical Review Team of the State Department of Public Welfare and who are in need. Need is determined by budgetary standards set by the State Department of Public Welfare. The Federal reimbursement for money expended in this category is $46.50 a month per case, and the Town's share is 25% of the total cost each month. The balance is reimbursed by the State Department of Public Welfare. The same manner of financing is used as in Old Age Assistance and Aid to Families with Dependent Children. The only major change on this program during 1963 was the 5.1% increase granted other programs .


During the year 1963, 10 cases were aided on this category. Total expenditure. for 1963 was $9,798.07.


MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED


Medical Assistance for the Aged is also a Federally-sponsored State plan administered by the local Boards of Public Welfare. This program was born in 1960 when changes made under the Social Security Act established this category under the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. The bill, as passed at that level, recognized a need for medical care for aged persons . It, as in other Federal and State programs, requires local Boards to aid persons over 65, who are medically indigent and reside in the Commonwealth. No settlement is re- quired under this category.


Under Chapter 781 of the Acts of 1960 the other requirements briefly are as follows : Aged persons 65 or over, who reside in the Commonwealth, are entitled to medical assistance, pro- vided they do not have an income, if single, of more than $150.00 a month, or if married, $225.00 a month, and providing further that if single they do not have bank deposits, securi. ties, cash on hand and/or similar assets amounting to more than $2,000. ; if married, more than $3,000. Persons eligible for this form of assistance shall be entitled to part or all of the cost of (1) in-patient hospital ward care; (2) public medical institution services; (3) nursing home care; (4) physician's services; (5) out-patient or clinical services; (6) nursing services; (7) physical therapy and related services; (8) dental services; (9) home health care services; (10) laboratory and x-ray services; (11) prescribed drugs, eye glasses, dentures and other prosthetic devices; (12) diagnostic screening and preventive services; (13) any other care or remedial care recognized under the law of the Commonwealth, and (14) other medical care in accordance with the Department of Public Welfare Medical Care Plan.


Reimbursement for care under this program is fifty per cent of all monies expended by the Federal government, two -thirds of the balance by the State, the remaining one-third balance to be assumed by the local community. During the year 1963, there were no major changes for this program. A total of 75 cases were aided during the year at a total cost of $51,492.75.


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GENERAL RELIEF


This program requires local Boards to meet the community's statutory obligation to relieve a person in need. The decisions on who shall be aided and the amount given is left entirely to the local Board's discretion. Unlike the Federal programs where the final decision rests with the State through an appeal process, the local Board makes the final decision. The local Boards, through their policies and decisions, invariably attempt to reflect community thinking. The financing of this program has always been a direct cost to the Town, except for cases that have settlements in other communities or no legal settlement. The last two exceptions means that the local community received full reimbursement for aid rendered from the place of settlement, or if unsettled from the State Department of Public Welfare. How- ever, during the past year the General Court under Chapter 726 amended Chapter 117, whereby the settlement laws were repealed. This law became effective January ], 1964. The repeal of the settlement laws means that the community in which the person is residing at time of application is responsible for their care. The law was also further amended under Section 19A and now provides that the State will reimburse each community for 20% of the cost of General Relief. This amendment also to become effective on January 1, 1964.


During the year 1963, 37 cases were aided under this category with a total expenditure of $12,265.18.


ADMINISTRATION


Administration costs cover all expenditures by the Board to administer the five programs under its jurisdiction; namely, Old Age Assistance, Medical Assistance for the Aged, Disa- bility Assistance, Aid to Families with Dependent Children and General Relief. The reim- bursement formula for Federally-sponsored programs on Administration was revised several times during the year. At the close of 1963, the formula was approximately as follows : 50% by the Federal Government, 25% by the State and the remaining 25% to be paid by the local community. Administration expenses applied to General Relief are not reimbursable, but these costs were only a small fraction of the total expenditure. Federal funds, as in the other programs, are restricted by law for the sole use of Administration. The State's share is returned to the Excess and Deficiency Fund and is used by the Town for any purpose.


GENERAL COMMENTS


Most administrators of local Boards are earnestly trying to improve the image of Public Welfare and we seem to have made some progress to the point that we are being recognized as an accepted useful Agency in the community. It is the belief of this Board that a detailed report such as this, even though it is obviously condensed, is expected by the taxpayers of Wilmington and gives every one a better insight into the functions of the Agency and the reasons for the Board's expenditures.


The Board again wishes to extend its thanks to the following Town Departments : the Town Manager's office for his co-operation regarding placement of unemployed fathers; the Police Department for their help and co-operation in our dealings with the Courts; the Fire Depart- ment for their many courtesies and the use of the ambulance; and the Highway Department's co-operation and help regarding the servicing of the Welfare car. The following organiza- tions also deserve a public vote of thanks for their generosity to the needy during 1963: the Community Fund, Salvation Army, Jaycee-ettes, Jaycees, Wilmington Lions Club, the Brownies, Cub Scouts (Pack 56), Diamond Crystal Salt Company, Controller's Department, AVCO, Wilmington and the AVCO Advanced Research and Development Division, Lowell.


The Welfare Board hopes that the few words printed on these pages will give some meaning and understanding to the people of Wilmington of the work performed by their Board of Public Welfare.


This report was prepared for the local Board of Public Welfare by its Director of Public Assistance, Walter F. Coleman.


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Jury List


( Revised - August 30, 1963)


Name


Abate, Louis A.


Ahern, Donald A.


Allen, Walter F. Jr.


*Altman, Sadie K.


Anderson, Ralph H. Jr.


*App, Margaret M.


Ayotte, Francis L.


Baker, Wesley H.


Balxus, Florence A.


Barry, Leo G.


Beers, William A.


Begonis, Martin S.


Bennett, Gertrude H.


*Bertwell, Florence F. Billings, Weyman H. #Black, Pauline R.


*Blake, Helen C.


Blake, James D.


Bowman, Hollis B.


"Boylen, Marion C. Bradford, Milton L. Jr.


Bramen, Clifford C.


*Bramen, Marion V. Brazell, Charles C. Breen, Thomas J.


** Burke, Dorothy A. Burns, Robert A.


Bussell, Howard A.


Butler, Malcolm S.


Butt, Gilbert A. Butt, Raymond ** Butt, Rose


Carter, John E.


Casey, Helen R.


Chamberlin, Winston S.


Childs, William G.


Clinch, Ethel J. *Cromwell, Effie L.


*Crotty, Clara E. Cullen, William H. Jr. Davey, James J. *Dawe, Marguerite M. Dayton, William P. Derby, Ralph F. Jr. *Doerfler, Betty Jane Durkee, James J.


Residence


37 Glen Road


94 Glen Road


5 Ridge Road


Display Supervisor


Housewife


Civil Engineer


Housewife


Supervisor


Tinter


Secretary


8 Chandler Road


3 Truman Road


12 Cedar Street


239 Middlesex Avenue


343 Chestnut Street


21 Strout Avenue


84 Church Street


Housewife


95 Clark Street


95 Clark Street


22 Fairmeadow Road


Printer-Pressman


Housewife


Claims Examiner


Industrial Electrician


Statistical Clerk-Sales


Trailer Truck Driver


Industrial Sales Rep.


Telephone Operator


Warehouseman


Auto Mechanic


Rating Examiner


Safety & Manpower


Draftsman


Housewife


Stockman


Switchboard Operator


11 Glen Road


Shoe Findings Super.


C. O. Switchman


At home


Stock Clerk Housewife


Public Information Rep.


Teletype Repairman


39 Columbia Street


214 Burlington Avenue


207 Wildwood Street


459 Salem Street


500 Salem Street


Occupation


Grounds Keeper


Electronic Technician


77 Church Street


156 Shawsheen Avenue


355 Main Street


63 Glen Road


4 Cedar Street


804 Woburn Street


Accounting Analyst


Transmission Maintenance


Machinist


Secretary


Housewife Engineer


Housewife


Credit Clerk


22 Williams Avenue


12 Dorothy Avenue


4 Fairmeadow Road


4 Fairmeadow Road


103 Middlesex Avenue


77 Middlesex Avenue


10 Westdale Avenue


2 Lockwood Road


5 Catherine Avenue


13 West Street


1 Dayton Road


28 Linda Road


1 Dayton Road


15 Railroad Avenue


2 Main Street


8 Linda Road


67 Chestnut Street


35 Adams Street


6 Silverhurst Avenue


15 Glen Road


10 Fairmeadow Road


Asst. Teacher


Senior Electrical Designer


Department Head


Quality Control Inspector Pharmacist


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JURY LIST:


Name


Enos, Peter Everett, Warren E. Jr. *Fairweather, Mary Jane Fenlon, Beatrice E. Fielding, Doris M. Gardner, Thomas W. W. *Gaskill, Kathleen M. Gilbert, Charles N. Gordon, Julius Goss, Walter *Gould, Phyllis E. Gouvea, John Jr.


Gunn, Richard T.


Hadley, May Haines, Charles B.


Ham, Francis N., Jr. Higginbotham, Madeline B. *Hoban, Cecelia E. Hoban, Francis S. Jr.


*Johnson, Mary J. "Jolly, Gladys A. Kavanaugh, Paul W.


Keane, Richard E. *Kelley, Helen B.


Kelley, Kenneth G.


*Kelmon, Mildred E. *Kenney, Thelma R. *Kitchener, Ruth M. Kleynen, Louis L. Jr.


*LaRivee, Marjorie E. Leavitt, Kenneth R. LeBlanc, Edgar


*Lewis, Carrie L.


*Lienhard, Ivy A. Lingenfelter, George G. Jr. *Low, Anna M. MacFeeley, Patricia A.


*Marfleet, Catherine "Masella, Juanita G.


McCormick, William J.


McDermott, Richard E. *McMahon, Viola J.


McMenmen, George C. Jr.


Melzar, Miriam Jane Merenda, Francis S.


Moore, Arthur R. Mortelliti, Nunzio F.


Myrstad, Birger *Nichols, Esther H. O'Reilly, Gerald Osberg, William H. Ouellette, Alfred G.


Owler, Warren D. Jr.


Paglia, Joseph A. Palmer, Richard


Parsons, Raymond T.


Razey, Donald F. Russell, William H.


Residence


8 Hillside Way


5 Ferguson Road


24 Liberty Street


47 Burnap Street 111 West Street


725 Woburn Street


17 Beacon Street


13 Church Street Oak Street


74 Salem Street


12 Oakridge Circle


33 Woburn Street


127 Church Street


64 Boutwell Street


4 Ridge Road McDonald Road


33 Adams Street


16 School Street


16 School Street


Bellevue Avenue


26 High Street 14 Kelley Road 6 North Street


424 Middlesex Avenue


424 Middlesex Avenue


156 Middlesex Avenue 16 Lawrence Street


116 Aldrich Road


288 Salem Street


64 Concord Street


41 Pleasant Street


6 Parker Street


72 Church Street


Elwood Road


Concord Street


585 Woburn Street


43 Burnap Street


27 Boutwell Street


5 Walker Street


Kilmarnock Street


1 Arlene Avenue


15 Floradale Avenue


22 Marcus Road


47 Lake Street


1 Glenview Road


5 Ledgewood Road


12 Hathaway Road


Ballardvale Street


7 Powder House Circle Wildwood Street


19A Lawrence Street


4 Westdale Avenue Concord Street 101 Nichols Street


4 Chapman Avenue


3 Hilltop Road 46 Adams Street


10 Wildwood Street


Occupation


Machinist Planner


Housewife


Telephone Operator At home


Truck Driver


Housewife Tool & Die Maker


Electronic Equip. Constr.


Security Guard


Housewife Asst. to Master Mechanic


Machine Shop Estimator At home


Auto Service Shop Foreman


Senior Research Technician Retired


Housewife


Asst. Head Meat Cutter


Sewer


Housewife


General Accountant


Inside Sales


Housewife


Professor of Music Ed.


Housewife


Housewife


Housewife


Route Foreman


Secretary


Salesman


Artist Draftsman


Part-time Collector


Housewife


Indus. Health Director


Custom House Broker


Legal Secretary


Housewife


Housewife


Welder


Journeyman Cable Splicer Housewife


Manufacturing Expeditor


Secretary


Staff Electronics Engineer Foreman


Foreman


Fish Cutter


Retired Registered Nurse


Technical Proofreader


Shop Foreman


Paint Mixer


Plumber


Tool & Gage Inspector


Appliance Repairman


Bench Assembler Shipper


Asst. Manager


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Name


Sanborn, Lulu E. Spring, Walker C. *Staveley, Viola J. Staveley, Wilbur T. Sullivan, Edward J. Tarricone, Ralph E. Tighe, James Donald Traer, William Trickett, David W. Tupper, Albert A.


#Twombly, Rita Marie Watters, James G.


Waugh, John J.


Webb, William R.


Webster, David H.


Webster, George L.


Weed, John E.


Welch, Robert E.


Wilson, John L., Jr.


Wilson, Marjorie E.


Woolaver, Howard C.


*indicates married woman


Residence


146 Church Street


21 Thurston Avenue


5 Harris Street


5 Harris Street


38 Grove Avenue


11 Clark Street


144 Chestnut Street


611 Woburn Street


11 Suncrest Avenue


26 Linda Road


12 Marjorie Road


25 Grant Street


36 Lowell Street


59 Lowell Street


14 Dorothy Avenue


52 Andover Street


2 Cunningham Street


8 Hamlin Lane Dunton Road


19 Shawsheen Avenue 180 Woburn Street


Occupation


Unemployed Insurance Underwriter Secretary


Manager Distribution Clerk


Bookbinder Bookbinder


Self-employed


Superintendent Sales Representative


Housewife


Material Handler Sales Manager Electrical Designer


Printing Salesman


Maintenance


Engineer Salesman


At home


Asst. Chief Underwriter


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Permanent Building Committee


The Permanent Building Committee wishes to report the awarding of a contract to Sewell & Smith Construction Company for the construction of an elementary school on Woburn Street, in the amount of $518, 044.71. The work on the school is progressing favorably.


The past year has seen a change in the personnel of the committee, and we owe a vote of thanks to Mr. Niles, Mr. Hanke and Mr. McLain for the work that they have done in the past. The new members are Mr. Robert Barry, Mr. Ralph Currier and Mr. William Harrison. These present members bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the committee, and it is felt that their services will be appreciated by the Town.


Now school sites have been investigated by the committee in the West Wilmington area with emphasis on land behind the Boutwell Street School and land on Hopkins Street and Shawsheen Avenue.


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Board of Health


Board of Health: Mrs. Marion Boylen, Chairman Mr. A. C. Walker, Jr. Mr. E. T. Driscoll


Personnel: Ernest F. Romano, M.S.P.H., Health Agent Anne Butters, R.N., Public Health Nurse Gerald Fagan, M.D., Public Health Physician Leo LeBlanc, Animal & Slaughtering Inspector Simon Cutter, Legal Consultant Gardiner Lester, D.V.M., Veterinarian


No changes in personnel occurred during the year. The annihilation of Polio, which was be- gun the previous year, received top priority in 1963. The new oral polio vaccine was made available at numerous clinics to all age groups in town.


A vaccination clinic for protection against smallpox was started in April for preschool children. The monthly immunization clinic, which was inaugurated in December of 1962, was fairly well attended in 1963.


The General Health Program continued in 1963 to be diverse and comprehensive. New laws were enacted pertaining to Maternal and Child Health programs, and the Tuberculosis Hospitaliza- tion program underwent revisions.


A. Communicable Disease Control:


1. Monthly Immunization Clinic :


The monthly immunization clinic formerly held at Deming Way was moved to new quarters at the Stavely house during the year. Clinics were held the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eight clinics were held for protection against whooping cough, diptheria and tetanus. Clinics will continue to be given the first Tuesday of each month and any of the required first, second, third or booster doses will be given at any clinic.


1963 1962


Booster doses given Children completing series 32


90 35


Total attendance. 98


2. Smallpox Clinic


For the first time in April, a smallpox vaccination clinic was held. Atten- dance was overwhelming. Two hundred and fifty children were vaccinated. This clinic will continue to be held on an annual basis.


3. Polio Immunization Clinic :


The general oral polio program begun in 1962 was expanded and completed in 1963. Type II vaccine was given to those who started the series the previous year. The complete series was made available to all others including adults. A special effort was made to immunize the elderly at Deming Way. Eight clinics were held, five of which were on Sunday. A total of 11,186 doses were given. There were no cases of polio reported in Town.


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Polio Immunization Clinic (continued) :


Type I


2153 Type II


7007 Type III


2026


4. Anti-Rabies Clinic:


The dog immunization clinic for rabies was held again during the year at the Fire Station. Attendance dropped off due to rainy weather. Four hundred and fifty-nine dogs were immunized, as compared with five hundred and forty-eight for the previous year. A total of $344.25 was collected as innoculation fees.


B. Public Health Nursing:


1. Health Visits :


Public Health Nursing visits 745 Fees collected for visits $389


This part of the Public Health Nurse's program is a visiting nurse service. It includes services associated with the care of the sick and is offered only under the direction of a physician. It is available to any one living in the town.


2. General Health Visits:


A total of one hundred and twenty-three visits were made in the interest of child and adult health. These visits are made for many various reasons, some of which include prenatal, communicable disease, new babies, families with health and related problems. In many instances, families are unfamiliar or unaware of facilities and resources available to them in time of need. It is the aim of this service to acquaint families with these facilities and re- sources and to help them to help themselves.


3. Day Care Centers :


Late in 1963, new legislation was enacted by the State Health Department rela- tive to Day Care Centers. The State had been designated as the licensing authority except in those communities that request authority and have qualified personnel to carry out the complex Day Care Program. The Board of Health, who will continue to license these centers, participated actively by attending hearing and meetings on the proposed legislation. It is anticipated that by the middle of 1964, preparations will have been made to put the new program into operation. Periodic visits were made to the local day care centers.


4. Premature Births:


The law governing premature births also underwent changes during 1963. Settle- ments relative to these have been done away with. Hospital payments are now made jointly by the local Board of Health and the State Health Department. Twenty-six premature births were reported to the local Board of Health. Finan- cial assistance for hospitalization was granted to four cases. A total of $1, 045.50 was expended for hospitalization care. Assistance is given by the Board only in those cases where need is established.


5. Tuberculosis Report for 1963:


Total number of active cases on register 12/31/63 11


Total number of cases hospitalized on 12/31/63. 1 Number of new cases reported in 1963. 3 Number of cases moved away in 1963. 2


Number placed on inactive list 3


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Tuberculosis Report for 1963 (continued)


Number of diagnosed cases visited . 13 Number of visits made to diagnosed cases. 115 Total number of visits (cases, contact, suspects) 142


Number of visits to Middlesex County Sanatorium 10


Regionalization of Tuberculosis Hospitals took place during 1963. The number of tuberculosis hospitals was reduced from 18 to 5. Changes were also made in apportioning hospital costs to Boards of Health. In the spring, the State Department of Public Health sponsored a tuberculosis program at Essex Sana- torium which consisted of four lectures. These lectures were aimed at informing public health nurses in the newer trends being employed in the fight to eradi- cate tuberculosis. For 1964, plans have been made for a general x-ray program throughout the town with a Mobile Unit. This will be coordinated with a tuberculin testing program in the schools.


c. Environmental Health:


1. Water Supply:


Samples are collected and tested for drinking quality and recommendations are made for protection, location, and chlorination of water supplies. A good public health practice is to have well water tested twice a year. This service is available through the Board of Health, free of charge.


Private Wells


Water samples analyzed 108 54 Chemical analysis.


Town water.


13


2. Milk Sanitation:


During the year milk and cream samples are collected throughout the town either in food establishments or from dairy trucks. Analyses are made to determine adequacy of pasteurization and handling practice of these products. Notice of results of laboratory test are sent to restaurant operators and to milk plants.


Dairies licensed. 18 88


Milk and cream analysis.


3. Food Sanitation:


A general improvement in food sanitation has been made in 1963. This has been brought about by the cooperation of owners of the facilities. School cafeterias continue to maintain high standards of cleanliness. Periodic inspections of all food establishments continue to be made. A program of swab testing to determine bacterial counts of eating and drinking utensils will be started in 1964. New food establishment permits included one temporary and one permanent.


4. Sewage Disposal Sanitation:


A total of 38% more sewerage permits were issued over the previous year. These figures reflect the increase in new housing construction. Fees totaled $998.


196 3


1962


1961


Total Sewerage Permits Issued


213


154


143


New Dwellings


176


118


108


Old Dwellings


28


28


27


Commercial


9


3


3


Industrial


0


5


3.


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5. Refuse Disposal:


A new dump contract was negotiated commencing April 1963 for a three-year period. The starting period was changed from January to April to allow con- sideration of this appropriation at the annual town meeting. Only one complaint was received by the Board of Health concerning the dump. The operation of the dump was carried on satisfactorily during the year. A new contract was also signed for the collection of garbage for a three-year period for the sum of $13,900. The contract expires April 30, 1966.


6. Recreation Area Sanitation:


During the summer period, special attention is given to the local recreation areas. Water samples are collected on a weekly basis at Silver Lake and other private bathing areas. Results of bacterial analysis are published in the local newspapers. A pre-opening inspection of the local camps is made each year.


Water Supply - Drinking. 5


Water Samples - Swimming


22


7. Housing Sanitation:


The Board of Health continues to be cognizant of the existing housing problem. Many problems are examined jointly with the Building Inspector. An attempt is made to persuade property owners to raze those houses that are unoccupied and are considered unfit for human habitation.


8. Miscellaneous Inspections :


Nuisances .


27


Piggeries


9


Stables.


93


Town Dump.


10


Rodent Control


4


Recreation Camps


2


D. Permits and Licenses :


The following licenses and permits were issued. Fees totaled $1,098.50


1963


1962


Sewerage Permits


213


154


Milk Dairy Licenses


18


19


Milk Dairy Store


25


25


Recreational Camps


2


2


Kindergarten


2


2


Piggeries


9


10


Food Permits


29


30


Funeral Directing


3


3


Retail Manufacture Ice Cream


1


1


Wholesale Manufacture Ice Cream


1


1


Refuse Transportation


13


35


Stable Licenses


13


24


Oleomargarine


8


11


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E. Laboratory:


The laboratory received certification by the State in 1963 for water analysis. The following analyses were made:


Swimming Water. 22


Water Samples


162


Milk and Cream Analysis 88


The Board sincerely wishes to thank all those persons who offered their much needed assis- tance in the various programs and clinics during the year. Our thanks to the Housing Authority for their generous use of Deming Way, to the Superintendent of Schools and School Nurses for all their cooperation, and to the Fire Chief and his department for their help during the Dog Immunization Clinic.


Animal Inspector


Dog Bites Reported


87


Dogs Showing Physical Signs of Rabies


0


Animals Submitted to Laboratory for Examination (All biting animals were quarantined for the period of time prescribed by law. ) Animals Quarantined




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