Town of Norwell Annual Report

NORWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

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TOWN OF NORWELL

ANNUAL REPORT 1961

NORWELL, MASSACHUSETTS IE SANDERSON BROTHERS, INC. NORTH ABINGTON. MASS. One Hundred Twelfth

Annual Report

OF THE TOWN OF NORWELL Massachusetts

Norwell Public Library

For the Year Ending December 31, 1961

TOWN OF NORWELL Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Ninth Congressional District

Hastings Keith, West Bridgewater

Seco nd Co uncillo r District

Abraham H. Kahalas

Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial Districts

Newland H. Holmes, 83 Webb Street, Weymouth

Third Plymouth Representative District

Alfred R. Shrigley, Hingham

County Commissioners

Norman G. MacDonald, Chairman Hanson Leo F. Nourse Elva M. Bent Bridgewater Brockton

John A. Armstrong, Acting Comm. Plymoutn

Population, 1960 Federal Census, 5,207 4 ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS

Selectmen G. HERBERT REPASS, Chairman Term Expires 1962 EARLE F. ALLEN, Member Clerk Term Expires 1963 CHARLES H. WHITING Term Expires 1964

Assessors W. CLARKE ATWATER, Chairman .... Term Expires 1964 EARLE F. ALLEN, Member Clerk Term Expires 1963 PAUL B. MacDONALD Term Expires 1962

Board of Public Welfare RALPH H. COLEMAN, Chairman Term Expires 1964 JOHN D. LINDSAY Term Expires 1963 MINNA R. SENGER Term Expires 1962

Town Treasurer

ELIZABETH J. POWER Term Expires 1962

Town Collector DONALD C. WILDER Term Expires 1962

Town Clerk

NELLIE L. SPARRELL Term Expires 1963

Moderator JOSEPH M. SILVIA Term Expires 1962

Highway Surveyor E. ARNOLD JOSEPH Term Expires 1962

Tree Warden WESLEY H. OSBORNE, JR Term Expires 1962 ELECTED AND APPOINTED TOWN OFFICERS 5

School Committee

GEORGE H. WHITCHER, JR., Chairman Term Expires 1963 NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Secretary Term Expires 1962 JOHN E. ARNOLD Term Expires 1964 FLETCHER BOIG Term Expires 1963 WILLIAM G. VINAL Term Expires 1962

Regional Vocational School District Committee Member JOHN O'L. EDMONDS Term Expires 1964

Board of Health

LORING L. WADSWORTH, Chairman . . Term Expires 1963 KATHERINE R. FULLER, Clerk Term Expires 1962 PAUL W. KEEFE Term Expires 1964

Water Commissioners

EDWARD F. WALSH, Chairman Term Expires 1964 AUGUSTINE J. THIBODEAU Term Expires 1963 JACOB LEE TURNER Term Expires 1962

Trustees of William J. Leonard Memorial Library MILDRED M. CARR Term Expires 1963 LORRAINE D. DUTY Term Expires 1962 ALFRED H. PROUTY Term Expires 1964

Planning Board

JOSEPH J. PARAD IS, Chairman Term Expires 1962 CHARLES W. BAYLEY, JR Term Expires 1966

RALPH H. COLEMAN . Term Expires 1964 GEORGE E. JOSEPH Term Expires 1963 GILMAN O. WALES Term Expires 1965

Appointed Town Officers

Town Accountant

HARRY L. CHASE, JR Term Expires 1964 TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

Veterans ' Benefits

LEONARD J. COX, Agent Term Expires 1962

Town Counsel "JOSEPH K. COLLINS Term Expires 1962 * SANBORN VINCENT Term Expires 1962

Board of Registrars

CHARLES G. PROUTY, Chairman . . . Term Expires 1962 RUTH M. MURRAY Term Expires 1963 ROSALIND F. WHITTEMORE Term Expires 1964

( Director of Public Assistance HELEN E. NORRIS

( Chief of Police KENNETH J. BRADEEN

( Permanent Patrolmen THEODORE A. BALDWIN #GEORGE F. CAVANAGH RICHARD G. JOSEPH ELLSWORTH G. KEENE

( Permanent Intermittent Patrolmen HARLAND W. FARRAR RICHARD G. JOSEPH JOHN E. MARTIN ROBERT L. MOLLA AUSTIN S. REYNOLDS DONALD G. ROBBINS RICHARD W. SOUTHER LLOYD S. WEST

Matron CARMELLA MOLLA Term Expires 1962

Constables GEORGE F. CAVANAGH Term Expires 1962 HARLAND W. FARRAR Term Expires 1962

* Resigned

* Appointed to fill unexpired term t Military leave of absence

/ Military substitute

( Permanent Civil Service positions TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 7

Special Police Officers W. CLARKE ATWATER Term Expires 1962 CHESTER A. BELL Term Expires 1962 ANDREW L. COLBERT Term Expires 1962 ALBERT GUNDERWAY Term Expires 1962 LLOYD B. HENDERSON Term Expires 1962 JOHN N. MESHEAU Term Expires 1962 GEORGE W. OSBORNE Term Expires 1962 RICHARD W. SOUTHER Term Expires 1962 HAROLD A. YOUNG Term Expires 1962

Auxiliary Police Officers ROBERT A. BARDSLEY Term Expires 1962 RALPH C. BASSETT Term Expires 1962 ARTHUR M. CAPACCIOLI Term Expires 1962 RONALD K. DICKSON Term Expires 1962 H. JAMES GORMAN, JR Term Expires 1962 PHILIP JOSEPH Term Expires 1962 GORDON A. LAMBERT Term Expires 1962 WILLIAM F. LAVERY Term Expires 1962 STANLEY D. LAWRENCE Term Expires 1962 JOHN E. MARTIN Term Expires 1962 JOHN A. MASSON Term Expires 1962 JAMES E. POWER Term Expires 1962 EDWARD W. QUIGLEY Term Expires 1962 DONALD G. ROBBINS Term Expires 1962 THOMAS M. ROBINSON Term Expires 1962 WENTWORTH H. ROOSE Term Expires 1962 JOHN A. ROSE, III Term Expires 1962 ^LEONARD ROWE Term Expires 1962 WILLIAM C. SMITH Term Expires 1962 PAUL R. SORENSON, JR Term Expires 1962

Civil Defense Director W. CLARKE ATWATER

Washington Street Cemetery Committee GEORGE W. BENNETT Term Expires 1964 WILDER A. GAUDETTE Term Expires 1962 WILLIAM D. JACOBS Term Expires 196,f * Resigned #Appointment rescinded TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

Advisory Board

PAUL C. RASMUSSEN, Chairman . . . Term Expires 1962

PHILIP T. YOUNG, Vice Chairman . . . Term Expires 1964

MARGARET E.C. REESER, Secretary . . Term Expires 1962 RICHARD M. BURBANK Term Expires 1964 PAUL G. JEVNE Term Expires 1962 JAMES E. MACAULAY Term Expires 1964 ROBERT N. MAGLATHLIN Term Expires 1963 ERNEST J. MILANI Term Expires 1964 JOSEPH T. MURPHY Term Expires 1963 STERLING MYRICK Term Expires 1963

Board of Appeals FREDERICK R. HART, JR., Acting Chairman Term Expires 1964 EARLE M. NEWTON, Secretary Term Expires 1963 H. JAMES GORMAN, JR., Associate Member Term Expires 1962 STANLEY H. RICHARDS Term Expires 1963 SANBORN VINCENT Term Expires 1963 HENRY J. WALTER, Associate Member Term Expires 1962

Recreation Commission JAMES T. KING, Chairman ALLAN H. HAKANSON MARY OSBORN KNAPP, JAMES W. ROBERTSON Secretary JOHN J. WINSKE, JR.

General School Building Committee

CHESTER A. RIMMER, Chairman . . . Term Expires 1962 DAVID L. TURNER, Clerk Term Expires 1962 EDMUND V. ANDERSON Term Expires 1962 DUNCAN BANKS Term Expires 1962 HAROLD E. CRANTON Term Expires 1962 JOHN O'L. EDMONDS Term Expires 1962 BRUNO ILMONEN Term Expires 1962 EMANUEL A. JOSEPH Term Expires 1962 CLINTON V. MacCOY Term Expires 1962 LEONARD E. MARSDEN Term Expires 1962 * Resigned

* Appointed to fill unexpired term TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 9

ARTHUR A. RAYMOND Term Expires 1962

By-Law Committee W. BREWSTER SOUTHWORTH, HORACE ROSS Chairman SANBORN VINCENT DAVID L. TURNER, Clerk DONALD C. WHITTEMORE

Permanent Drainage Committee

RICHARD E. SPLAINE, WILLIAM E. RITCHIE, Chairman Clerk WILLIAM C. BENNETT **GERALD L. HATHORNE E. ARNOLD JOSEPH * ROBERT S. LARSEN

Development and Industrial Commission HENRY ABRAHAMS, Chairman .... Term Expires 1962 JOHN E. ANDREWS, Clerk Term Expires 1965 CHARLES H. CROMBIE Term Expires 1964 JOHN A. deCOURCY Term Expires 1961 D. FRANK MEDEROS Term Expires 1963

Building Code Committee THEODORE R. LOVE, Chairman ARTHUR SEWELL ARTHUR DuLONG, Clerk CHARLES E. WHITE CHARLES E. WHITING

Conservation Commission TIMOTHY FULLER, Chairman Term Expires 1963 RONALD G. WHITNEY, Clerk Term Expires 1964 STANLEY N. BAKER Term Expires 1962 FRANK H. BURNS Term Expires 1964 THOMAS P. HALL Term Expires 1963 CLINTON V. MacCOY Term Expires 1962 GILMAN O. WALES Term Expires 1964

* Resigned ** Appointed to fill unexpired term 10 TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

(/)Town Government Study Committee CHESTER A. RIMMER, THOMAS T. BARSTOW Chairman JOHN O'L. EDMONDS W. BREWSTER SOUTHWORTH ROBERT B. SANDERSON SANBORN VINCENT

Town Forest Committee D. FRANK MEDEROS, Chairman .... Term Expires 1962 JOSEPH K. COLLINS Term Expires 1962 PAUL C. RASMUSSEN Term Expires 1962 WESLEY H. OSBORNE, JR., Ex-Officio

Sealer of Weights and Measures JOHN D. DICKMAN Term Expires 1962

Board of Fire Engineers

WARREN P. MERRITT, Chief Term Expires 1962 LORING L. WADSWORTH, Deputy Chief Term Expires 1962

FREDERICK K. WILLIAMS, Clerk . . . Term Expires 1962 JAMES T. KING Term Expires 1962 T. CURTIS POWER Term Expires 1962

Forest Fire Warden

WARREN P. MERRITT Term Expires 1962

Inspector of Animals

RICHARD E. CUGNASCA, D.V.M. . . . Term Expires 1962

Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliance GEORGE A. BEACH

Plumbing Inspectors

GEORGE A. BEACH EDWARD P. ROACH

Inspector of Wires RAYMOND A. HANSEN * Resigned (/) Appointed by Article 24, Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 7, 1961 TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 11

Alternate Inspector of Wires J. LEE TURNER

Insurance Advisory Committee DONALD SHEPHERD, Chairman HAROLD G. DUTTON MARGARET CROWELL DUMAS, Clerk *GILBERT B. OXFORD

Dog Officer ROBERT L. MOLLA Term Expires 1962

Moth Superintendent WESLEY H. OSBORNE, JR Term Expires 1962

Burial Agent

LEONARD J. COX Term Expires 1962

Aid to Agriculture WILLIAM D. JACOBS, Agent Term Expires 1962

Fence Viewers

PAUL C. RASMUSSEN Term Expires 1962 J. BERNARD SCOTT Term Expires 1962

* Appointed to fill unexpired term 12 SELECTMEN'S REPORT REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

The year 1961 saw the completion of the Southeast Expressway through the southwesterly portion of the Town of Norwell. The com-

pletion of this section of the Expressway makes it possible for the Boston commuters to enter and leave the Expressway at Route 3 within a couple of thousand feet of the town line dividing Norwell and Hanover at Assinippi.

This past year also ushered in the initial construction of the next section of the Southeast Expressway from Route 3 in Hanover through the southern portion of Norwell, across the North River to Pembroke. While there is no direct access to the Southeast Expressway within the boundaries of the Town of Norwell, the Town will reap all the advantages, as well as the disadvantages, of the limited- access highway which connects with the other express highway systems west and north of Boston. This accessibility adds Norwell to those munici- palities that are within one-half hour of Boston proper, at reasonable driving speeds.

The situation created by this efficient highway to which the Town has access will no doubt bring us, in time, commercial and in-

dustrial establishments which can be of benefit to the Town. It will also increase the Town's population. All of these changes will bring to us complex problems which will have to be met by your Town Government and by the voting citizens of the Town.

It was in anticipation of such accumulating problems that the

present Board of Selectmen offered to the Town, with its presentation

of Article 24, at the Annual Town Meeting on March 6, 1961, the opportunity to authorize the Board of Selectmen to employ outside consultants to study the Town Government and its administrative problems and to prepare a report with recommendations to the Town at the Annual Town Meeting in March, 1962. By this method the Board of Selectmen hoped to remove the study of these problems from any political pressure or the bias of any group and also to protect the Town from any recommendations coming from those persons inexperienced with this type of analytical examination and reporting on a socio-economic-political institution such as a municipal government. We believe that a very valuable year has been lost because Article 24 was not voted as proposed and which only serves to discourage those individuals in Town Government who have become dedicated to service for civic purposes, and who look forward only to the satisfactions which result from a well-done job. :

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It is the hope of this Board of Selectmen that the Town Govern- ment Study Committee will make constructive recommendations to this end and that Norwell's voters will respond to the needs of the times and seek improvement in municipal management in order to meet as efficiently as possible the need for civic services with economy.

The Town of Norwell, through its Board of Selectmen, was represented in Washington, D. C. last July, at Senator Ben Smith's "One-Day Work-Shop" concerning municipal problems. The disposal of the area of the Hingham Ammunition Depot which lies within the Town of Norwell was discussed. We discussed, also, with the Senator's specialists and representatives of the Army Engineers' Corps the problems existing in the North River from the mouth of the river to the Town boundary at the Third Herring Brook, which divides the Towns of Norwell and Hanover. As soon as the Union Bridge is completed and the drawspan is operable, the upper reaches of the River will be more attractive for the expansion of recreational boating, and we have the assurance of the Army Engineers in Washington, D. C. that they will initiate a study in this area. The Board of Selectmen has cooperated in every possible way with the proposed Nature Study Center project in the Jacobs Lake area, and also with the proposed Golf Club project in the Grove Street area.

During the year Building Permits for new houses totalled forty- four, and Permits for other types of construction, such as alterations and additions to dwellings, totalled thirty-eight.

Financial The Thirty-third Accounting of the Florence M. Cu shing Memorial Fund for the year ending August, 1961 was reported by the Trustees under date of September 15, 1961. The Report showed the principal amount of $47,071.15. The income account for the year showed a balance in the amount of $5,143.36. The Trustees remitted to the Town the amount of $2,845.00 which can be used for unusual maintenance expenses for the Cushing Memorial Town Hall. The total amount available for the Selectmen to administer as of the First of January, 1962 is $8,079.16.

The Free Cash available to the Town as of January 1, 1962 is $249,699.82. The Boardof Selectmen is recommending to the Town that it vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $86,000.00 to the Stabilization Fund. The amount of the Stabilization Fund on December 31, 1961 was $100,000.00. The amount of interest received 14 SELECTMEN'S REPORT on the Stabilization Fund as of December 31, 1961 was $1,871.84. It has been reported that additional school construction will be necessary in the near future, and it is our anticipation of this major capital expenditure that we recommend the Stabilization Fund be built up as rapidly as the State law will allow.

Town Hall and Town Hall Annex: The Board of Selectmen has been building up the Cushing Me- morial Fund in order to meet an anticipated need for about $10,000 to make major changes in the heating system in the Town Hall. But this year we arrived at the point where we had to do something about the heating system; thus we made a temporary improvement with a modification of the coal-burning heater which heats the main auditorium by converting it to an oil-fired installation. In connection with the installation of the oil-burning unit for the auditorium heater, we installed a two-thousand gallon tank for fuel oil which will enable us to take bids on fuel oil for the Town Hall and the Town Hall Annex, at a reduced cost per gallon. We hope this will relieve the heating situation sufficiently and forestall for a number of years the need for a completely new heating system. The use of the oil-fired installation will reduce the need for the custodian during periods when the hall is in use.

Custodian Walter Brown resigned August 14, 1961 and since then the custodian's duties have been carried out by part- time employees.

Very crowded conditions now exist in the Town Hall. We hope it will be possible to take care of the critical needs for additional space in the office areas, particularly those of the Board of Assessors, the Communication Center, the Town Accountant, the Town Collector, the Town Treasurer and the Town Clerk, as well as in the vault, which is overcrowded. The Selectmen's office space has already overflowed into the lobby area, along with that of the Town Clerk's and Town Collector's offices. This situation now leaves a very small area barely adequate for passage from one office to the other, and to the public rooms and to the basement.

This lack of sufficient space makes it very difficult to schedule adequate meeting places for the Board of Health, Advisory Board, Board of Appeals, Development and Industrial Commission and the Drainage Committee, and no space exists for their files or other needed equipment. The Selectmen's and Assessor's offices are being used by various groups, which, at times, is very confusing and un- :

SELECTMEN'S REPORT 15 satisfactory to all concerned, including such applicants, visitors and others who have business with the above units of government.

Because of the recent conversion of the coal furnace to an oil- burning unit we now have an area in the basement, where the coal bins were located, which can be utilized as storage lockers for some of the many records of various departments — records which must be kept but are not used daily.

The Board has found it necessary to do a substantial amount of repair work to the Town Hall Annex to prevent further deterioration of the property.

It has also become necessary to replace the draperies and stage curtain in the auditorium and these are being paid out of the Cushing Memorial Maintenance Fund. The old draperies at the windows had served since the Town Hall was built. They were in a very ragged and unsightly condition and would soon have fallen apart.

Roads The Southeast Expressway route through Norwell has been a matter of concern to all of us. The Board of Selectmen aggressively pursued a plan to depress the highway through the Town which, engineering- wise, was feasible, due to the high elevations at the Pine Street, River Street and Stetson Road crossings. However, we were unsuccessful in our efforts at Pine and River Streets and Stetson Road with the exception that we reduced the problem slightly at the River

Street crossing. However, it was possible to convince the Department of Public Works that the elevation of the overpass at Pleasant Street could be better designed for the interests of the Town of Norwell by dropping the elevation of the Expressway and carrying Pleasant Street over the Southeast Expressway at this point.

A more recent highway problem is the proposed extension of Route 128 through Norwell, northwest of Grove Street, as proposed by the Hingham and Hull Planning Boards and Boards of Select- men. The Board of Selectmen in Norwell are opposed to this proposed

Route 128 layout and are following it very closely at the State level and at all other points of contact, determined to be sure that the interests of the Town of Norwell are well served. The Chapter 90 program has been completed from the Scituate line through the center at the Town Hall, providing us with completely new road construction on Main Street with adequate drainage. This construction was started in September, 1961 and its total cost has been $24,000.00 of which $12,000.00 has been contributed by the 16 SELECTMEN'S REPORT

Department of Public Works, $6,000.00 by the County and $6,000.00 by the Town, in accordance with the usual Chapter 90 financing.

Recognizing that a very dangerous condition exists at the Han- over-Norwell Town line, where Tiffany Road, Norwell joins East Street, Hanover, we have cooperated with the Town of Hanover in initiating a construction project to build a new box culvert at the brook which establishes the Town line, It is proposed that this should be a Chapter 90 Project and we have asked the State to set this up on a Chapter 90 financing basis, with 50% provided by the State, 25% by the County and 25% by the Town. This Board of Selectmen is presenting an Article at the Annual Town Meeting, March, 1962, to cover the Town's share of this project. Pond Street has been completely relaid and reconstructed by the State at no cost to the Town, except for the necessary landtakings and installation of the water mains by the Board of Water Com- missioners.

The Board of Selectmen has continued their program of increasing the number of street lights in Town, in order to improve the dangerous, dark areas and the travelled way s in the Town of Norwell. The Board has started the engineering in connection with a layout on Winter Street to eliminate the dangerous curve at Burns Lane. Also, a layout on Prospect Street to improve the profile and reduce the curve at the residence of James Burrows is being planned. The Board is studying road conditions in other sections of Town with the expectation of initiating additional layouts. The very serious problem of drainage and road-surface requirements in the Brantwood Manor section has been resolved by the developers, and they are completing the road surfacing and drainage which was required by the original court stiuplation some years ago. The completion of this work resulted from considerable negotiation by the Board of Selectmen, Town Counsel, the Highway Surveyor, the Drainage Committee and others in the past two years. On April 13, 1961 the Selectmen, accompanied by the State Engineer and the Highway Surveyor toured the town in order to analyze the best use of Chapter 81 funds for repairs and necessary drainage on those roads that are most in need of attention.

It is the opinion of the Board of Selectmen that our roads are deteriorating so fast that it will be necessary for the Town to appropriate a larger budget for the Town Account in order to prevent, to some extent,, the destruction of the roads which would eventually result in tremendous cost. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 17

The problem of snow plowing private ways is a continued one, because of the poor condition of the private ways and the attendant damage possible to the Town equipment, or any equipment hired by the Town. The Highway Surveyor must approve the conditions of a private way before the Board of Selectmen can authorize the plowing of such ways. Appointments and Committees: In accordance with the vote of the Town at the Annual Town Meeting in March, 1961, the Selectmen appointed a Conservation Commission, consisting of seven members, who have been active within the past few months in their field of activity. This Commis- sion will be an important factor in the disposal of the five hundred acres of land at the Hingham Ammunition Depot, which is being declared surplus by the Navy, and which has been turned over to the General Services Administration for disposal. Other important appointments resulted from the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1961. They are 1. The Building Code Com- mittee, which will be submitting a Building Code to the Annual Town Meeting this year, 2. An Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances and 3. An Electrical Inspector. Also in conformance with the vote of the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1961, and with the legal requirements of the State Law, the Board instituted a Group Insurance Plan for Town Employees, which became effective September 1, 1961. After taking Bids, the insurance coverage was awarded to the Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company. The existing vacancy for the position of Veterans' Agent was filled after the 1961 March Town Meeting by the appointment of Mr. Leonard Cox, who has carried on in this capacity with great understanding and efficiency, and we are most fortunate to have this key position handled in this manner.

The following list indicates a few of the problems and projects that your Board of Selectmen has on their Agenda, but because of lack of time to spend on policy matters, and the lack of administrative personnel to carry out these proposals in detail, we mention here only a few of the very important ones.

1. Complete the house numbering of all the property on the highways in the Town for both present and future houses.

2. Compile a complete engineering atlas of all the road layouts and accepted roads in the Town of Norwell.

3. A continuing study of needed new road layouts. 18 SELECTMEN'S REPORT

4. Integration of the following categories : Highways, drainage, rivers and streams, water mains, gas mains, other public utilities and properly engineered Town Maps.

5. Expansion of the policy of Quarterly Meetings with the Elected Officials, Committees, Boards and other interested persons to a program of smaller meetings with selected groups on definite problems to the end that specific action be taken by the Boards, Committees and Elected Officials concerned and by the Town voters.

6. Complete a study of both Federal and State legislation that is now in force and which affects the Town of Norwell, and the com- pilation of a Guidance Manual for the Town Boards, Committees and Elected Officials; and the necessary program of analyses and examination which should be followed from year to year to ensure that the Town of Norwell does obtain such advice and financial assistance from County, State and Fekeral sources to which we are entitled, and for which we are paying taxes. These are just a few of the things that the Board of Selectmen has in mind, if the Town Government can be streamlined so that policy-making can become the major interest of the Board and the administration can be taken care of by other personnel.

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

G. HERBERT REPASS, Chairman EARLE F. ALLEN, Clerk CHARLES H. WHITING RECORDED APPOINTMENTS 19

1961 APPOINTMENTS RECORDED WITH TOWN CLERK

Plumbing Inspector

George A. Beach— Appointed January 25, 1961 to expire April 1,

1961. Re-appointed April 1, 1961 until Civil Service Results.

Deputy Inspector

Edward Roach — Appointed January 25, 1961 to expire April 1, 1961. Re- appointed April 1, 1961 until result of Civil Service.

Board of Appeals

Sanborn Vincent— Appointed February 6, 1961, Retroactive to May 13, 1960. Expires May 13, 1963. Earle M. Newton — Appointed February 6, 1961. Retroactive to May 13, 1960. Expires May 13, 1963. Frederick J. Hart— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1964.

Associate Member H. James Gorman— Appointed October 30, 1961 to replace Stanley Richards, resigned, to expire May 16, 1963. Stanley H. Richards — Appointed August 14, 1961, to expire May 13, 1963, to replace Sanborn Vincent, resigned.

Committee for Study & Building for Storage Town Equipment

John H. Wyllie— Appointed February 6, 1961. Retroactive to Sep- tember 26, 1960.

Town Accountant

Harry L. Chase, Jr. — Appointed March 13, 1961 to expire March 31, 1964.

Advisory Board

Phillip T. Young— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1964. Ernest J. Milani — Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1964. James E. Macauley — Appointed July 17, 1961 to expire March 31, 1964. Richard Burbank— Appointed October 30, 1961 to expire March 31, 1964 to replace Philip Young, resigned. 20 RECORDED APPOINTMENTS

Town Forest Committee Joseph K. Collins— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. D. Frank Mederos— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Paul C. Rasmussen— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Chief of Police Kenneth J. Bradeen — Appointed March 31, 1961.

Regular Police Theodore A. Baldwin — Appointed March 31, 1961.

Police Officers Harland W. Farrar— Appointed March 31, 1961. Robert L. Molla— Appointed March 31, 1961. Austin S. Reynolds — Appointed March 31, 1961. Lloyd S. West — Appointed March 31, 1961. Matron Carmella Molla — Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962.

Special Police Officers

W. Clarke Atwater— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Chester A. Bell — Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Albert Gunderway— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Lloyd B. Henderson— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. John N. Mesheau — Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. George W. Osborne— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Richard W. Souther— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Harold A. Young— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Andrew L. Colbert — Appointed September 11, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. RECORDED APPOINTMENTS 21

Board of Registrars Rosalind F. Whittemore — Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1964.

Custodian, Town Hall

Walter L. Brown— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Moth Superintendent Wesley H. Osborne, Jr. — Appointed March 31, 1961.

Town Counsel Joseph K. Collins— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Sanborn Vincent— Appointed July 10, 1961 for unexpired term of Collins.

Veterans and Burial Agent

Leonard J. Cox — Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Washington Street Cemetery Committee George W. Bennett — Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1964.

Fence Viewers

J. Bernard Scott— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962. Paul C. Rasmussen — Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962.

Dog Officer Robert L. Molla— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962.

Forest Fire Warden

Warren P. Merritt— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962.

Aid to Agriculture

William D. Jacobs— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31. 1962. 22 RECORDED APPOINTMENTS

Inspector of Animals Richard E. Cugnasca— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962.

Sealer of Weights and Measures John D. Dickman— Appointed March 31, 1961 to expire March 31, 1962.

Constables

Harland W. Farrar— Appointed April 22, 1961 to expire April 24, 1962. George F. Cavanagh— Appointed April 22, 1961 to expire April 24, 1962.

Conservation Commission

Stanley N. Baker— Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire April 3, 1962. Frank H. Burns — Appointed April 22, 1961 to expire April 3, 1964. Thomas P. Hall— Appointed April 22, 1961 to expire April 3, 1964. Clinton V. MacCoy— Appointed April 22, 1961 to expire April 3, 1964. Timothy Fuller — Appointed April 22, 1961 to expire April 3, 1964. Gilman 0. Wales— Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire April 3, 1964. Ronald Whitney — Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire April 3, 1964.

Insurance Advisory Harold G. Dutton— Appointed April 22, 1961. Gilbert B. Oxford— Appointed April 22, 1961, resigned. Donald Shepherd— Appointed April 22, 1961. Margaret Crowell Dumas — Appointed May 9, 1961.

Fire Engineers

James T. King— Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

Warren P. Merritt— Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. T. Curtis Power— Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

Loring L. Wadsworth— Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

Frederick K. Williams— Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

John J. Winske, Jr. — Appointed May 1, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. RECORDED APPOINTMENTS 23

Permanent School Building Committee

Leonard Marsden— Appointed May 9, 1961, replaced Robert Harris.

Auxiliary Police

Stanley D. Lawrence— Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

Gordon Lambert— Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. Philip Joseph— Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. Thomas M Robinson — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. H. James Gorman, Jr. — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May

1, 1962.

Donald G. Robbins — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

John A. Rose, III — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. Leonard Rowe— Rescinded July 7, 1961. Paul R. Sorenson, Jr. — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May

1, 1962.

William F. Lavery — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. John E. Martin — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. John Masson — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. James E. Power— Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

Robert A. Bardsley— Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

Arthur M. Cap accioli— Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

Ralph C. Bassett— Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962.

Ronald K. Dickson — Appointed May 15, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. Edward W. Quigley— Appointed November 13, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. Wentworth H. Roose— Appointed November 13, 1961 to expire

May 1, 1962. William C. Smith — Appointed November 13, 1961 to expire May 1, 1962. Permanent Intermittent Patrolmen

Donald G. Robbins — Appointed May 8, 1961. Richard G. Joseph — Appointed August 1, 1961, retroactive to May 8, 1961.

John E. Martin — Appointed August 7, 1961. 24 RECORDED APPOINTMENTS

Regular Patrolman Richard G. Joseph— Appointed May 22, 1961, Military Substitute for George F. Cavanagh.

Gas Piping and Appliance Inspector

George A. Beach — Appointed June 1, 1961.

Building Code Committee

Arthur Du Long— Appointed May 18, 1961. Theodore R. Love— Appointed May 18, 1961. Arthur Sewell — Appointed May 18, 1961. Charles E. White — Appointed May 18, 1961. Charles H. Whiting— Appointed May 18, 1961.

Inspector of Wires

Raymond A. Hansen — Appointed September 1, 1961.

Deputy Inspector of Wires

J. Lee Turner — Appointed September 1, 1961.

Permanent Drainage Committee

Gerald L. Hathorne — Appointed October 2, 1961. —

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RESIGNATIONS 1961

May 9, 1961 Gilbert B. Oxford Insurance Advisory Committee May 10, 1961 Robert B. Larsen Drainage Committee May 31, 1961 George W. Osborne Police Department Special

July 11, 1961 Sanborn Vincent Board of Appeals July 11, 1961 Sanborn Vincent Town Government Study Committee July 31, 1961 Joseph K. Collins Town Counsel August 14, 1961 Walter L. Brown Custodian of Town Hall as of September 2 October 14, 1961 Philip T. Young Advisory Board October 24, 1961 John A. deCourcy Industrial and Develop- ment Committee :

26 WARRANT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF NORWELL

Commonwealth of Massachusetts WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Monday, March 6, 1961 at seven-thirty o'clock in the afternoon

At Cushing Memorial Hall

and Saturday, March 11, 1961 at 12 Noon

At the Center Elementary School

For the Election of Town Officials

Plymouth, ss.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Norwell, in said County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Norwell, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs to meet at the Cushing Memorial Town Hall in said Norwell, on Monday, the sixth day of March 1961 at 7:30 p.m., then and there to act upon the following articles, to wit

Article 1. To see if the Town will accept the reports of its officers and committees as printed in the Town Report, or act on anything relative thereto.

Article 2. To see what sums the Town will raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds to pay Town debts, expenses and charges including debt and interest for the ensuing year and to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town,

effective from January 1, 1961, as provided by Section 108 of Chap- ter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, and to provide for a reserve fund, and raise and appropriate the same for the following: Modera- tor, Selectmen's Department, Town Meetings and Elections, Town Accountant, Treasurer, Tax Title Account, Town Collector, Assessors' WARRANT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 27

Department, Town Counsel, Town Clerk, Out-of-State Travel, Regis- trations and Listings, Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Develop- ment and Industrial Commission, Town Hall and Annex, Police Department, Dog Officer, Fire Department, Forest Fire Patrol, Civil Defense, Emergency Communications Center, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent, Moth Department, Dutch Elm Disease, Elm Tree Beetle, Tent Caterpillar, Tree Main- tenance, Squares and Triangles, Mowing Bushes, Operation and Maintenance of Equipment, Pest Control, Tree Maintenance, Re- moval and Replacement, Roadside Brush Control, Board of Health, Inspector of Animals, School Nurse, School Dentist, Dental Hy- gienist, School Physician, Town Dump, Mosquito Control, Highway Surveyor, Highways — Town Account, Chapter 81, Chapter 90, Signs and Road Markings, Snow Removal and Sanding, Road Machinery Maintenance and Operation Account — Street Lights, Welfare, Public Welfare, Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, Disability

Assistance, Aid ( all categories ), Administration and Expense, Veter- ans' Benefits, School Department, Out-of-State Travel, Vocational Training, Practical Arts — Adults, Libraries, Water Department, Ceme- teries, Maturing Debt and Interest, Anticipation of Revenue Loans, Aid to Agriculture, Workmen's Compensation, Plymouth County Retirement, Pensions and Annuities, Reserve Fund, Town Reports and Budgets, and Memorial Day, or act on anything relative thereto.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1962, and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable within one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, as amended, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for less than one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17, as amended, or act on anything relative thereto.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $14,025, or any other sum from available funds in anticipation of repayment by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for Chapter 81 work on the highways, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $15,000, or any other sum, from available funds in anticipation of repayment by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the County 28 WARRANT -ANN UAL TOWN MEETING of Plymouth, for Chapter 90 work on East Main Street, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 to be added to the Town Highway Account, or any other sum, for mix and place surface on Jacobs Trail for a distance of 2,500 feet, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Highway Surveyor.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 to be added to the Town Highway Account, or any other sum, for mix and place surface on River Street from the Hanover line toward Stetson Road for a distance of 2,500 feet, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Highway Surveyor.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,000 for the purchase of a tractor loader and backhoe, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Highway Surveyor.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $700 or any other sum for the purchase of a snow plow, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Highway Surveyor.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,400 or any other sum for the purchase of a hydraulic tailgate sand spreader, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Highway Surveyor.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $1 1,000 or any other sum to purchase or to take by eminent domain the parcel of land assessed in the name of Percy Joseph, containing four acres, more or less, with the garage building thereon, fronting on Cross Street and adjoining land of Webster Cranberry Company, said parcel to be used as a Town Garage site, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Study and Building Committee for the Storage of Town Equipment.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer the sum of $25,000 or any other sum to remodel and add WARRANT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 29

to the present garage building on Cross Street presently owned by Percy Joseph, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Study and Building Committee for the Storage of Town Equipment.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to accept an alteration of the layout of Pond Street from Washington Street to the Rockland town line as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with the description and plan presented at a hearing in the Town Hall and now on file in the Town Clerk's office, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500 or any other sum for the purpose of paying land damages in connection with the alteration ofthe layout of Pond Street which is to be constructed by the State, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 or any other sum to enable the Board of Selectmen to initiate a program of road layouts to be presented at future hearings and Town Meetings for acceptance by the Town, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to accept a portion of Ridge Hill Road as a Town way, as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with the description and plan presented at a hearing in the Cushing Memorial Town Hall and now on file in the Town Clerk's office, without appropriation, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to accept Milton Lane as a Town way, exclusive of the private water pipe therein, as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with the description and plan presented at the Cushing Memorial Town Hall and now on file at the Town Clerk's office and raise and appropriate the sum of $-2,700 or any other sum for resurfacing and necessary drainage under the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws, or act on anything relative thereto.

Requested by the Board of Selectmen. 30 WARRANT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $5,000 or any other sum to be used by the Permanent Drainage Committee for the replacement of culverts, field engineering and other drainage work throughout the Town, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Permanent Drainage Committee.

Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $3,000, said sum to be added to the Developing Well or Well Fields Account and to be spent to test for stratum formations and producing capacities and to conduct quality and quantity tests on potential well or water source sites, and to meet such appropriation by raising and appropriating from the tax levy of 1961 the sum of $3,000, or by appropriating from available funds in the treasury, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Water Commissioners.

Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $28,000 to install water mains of not less than six inches, but less than sixteen inches in diameter in Central Street from a point at the end of the existing main in Central Street near Norwell Center to the junction of Central Street, Norwell Avenue, and Old Oaken Bucket Road, and to meet such appropriation by raising and appropriating from the tax levy of 1961, or by appropriating from available funds in the treasury, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Water Commissioners.

Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, authorizing the Board of Selectmen to appoint a Conservation Commission; and to direct the Board of Selectmen, within thirty days of the adoption of this article, to appoint a Conservation Commission composed of seven members, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $5,500 or any other sum to establish a conservation fund under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause 51 and Section 8C, as amended, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to utilize the conservation fund in part to purchase or take by eminent domain, or place "

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under option or agreement for future purchase, such lands as the Conservation Commission shall select for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of the Town, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board

of Selectmen to initiate a study of the Town Government and its administration problems by employing outside consultants and have a report prepared and submit same with recommendations to the Town at the regular meeting in March, 1962, for said purpose and to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $4,500 or any other sum, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to adopt a Personnel By-Law recommended to the Town by the Personnel Study Com- mittee appointed pursuant to vote at the 1960 Annual Meeting, or act on anything relative thereto. Said proposed by-law contains a job classification and compensation plan and provides for vacation and other forms of leave and for a personnel board to administer the plan. Copies of the proposed by-law are available at the Select- nen's Office, the James Library and the William J. Leonard Mem- orial Library. Requested by the Personnel Study Committee.

Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section IV of the Zoning By-Laws by striking out sub- section B and substituting the following: Municipal or public utility buildings directly needed to provide services to the Townspeople, conforming to both area and setback requirements and being properly landscape screened, but not including business offices, repair garages or outside storage areas. By striking out Section G and substituting the following: Pro- fessional offices of doctors, dentists, lawyers or other recognized pro- fessions are allowed in residential zones provided they are operated by the resident owner and provide off-street parking and do not employ more than two non-resident assistants

By striking out in sub-section I, Section F, the words "road building. Requested by the Planning Board. "

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Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section V, sub-section B, of the Zoning By-Laws by striking out the second word "retail. Requested by the Planning Board.

Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section VII of the Zoning By-Laws by striking out sub-section IA and inserting the following : Residential District A — One acre for each dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 150 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, two acres for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a setback two acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 150 feet in length. By striking out sub-section IB and inserting the following: Residential District B — One-half acre for each dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 125 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, one acre for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a setback one acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 125 feet in length. By striking out sub-section ID and inserting the following: Business Districts A and B— One-half acre with a frontage of 125 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, one acre for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be placed or erected. The boundary line of a setback one acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 125 feet in length.

By striking out sub-section 2A and inserting the following: Residential District A — One acre for each dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 150 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, two acres for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage :

of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a setback two acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 150 feet in length. By striking out sub-section 2B and inserting the following: Residential District B — One-half acre for each dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 125 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, one acre for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a setback one acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 125 feet in length.

By striking out sub-section 2D and inserting the following: Business Districts A and B— One-half acre with a frontage of 125 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, one acre for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a setback one acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 125 feet in length. By adding new Section D as follows D. Height Regulations

1. Residential District Heights — In a residential district, no building shall be erected or altered to exceed two and one-half (2 1/2 ) stories in height.

2. Business District Heights — In a business district, no building shall be erected or altered to exceed three ( 3 ) stories in height.

2A. Dwelling units in a business district shall be limited to two and one-half (2 1/2 ) stories.

Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,500 or any other 34 sum for surfacing an additional portion of the area in the rear of the Town Hall and Town Hall Annex, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate by transfer from available funds the sum of $70,000 to be added to the Stabilization Fund, as provided by the General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5B, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to approve, article by article, the proposed revised By-Laws as prepared by the By-Laws Committee, copies of which are available at the Town Hall, the James Library and the William J. Leonard Memorial Library, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the By-Laws Committee.

Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to continue the By- Laws Committee, as presently constituted, and authorize said committee to take whatever action is deemed necessary and proper to assist the Town Clerk to secure the approval and publication of the By- Laws adopted at this Town Meeting and to have copies of the approved By-Laws printed, in whatever form they shall select, and available for purchase from the Town Clerk, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the By-Laws Committee.

Article 33.. To see if the Town will appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,000 or some other sum or sums of money to be expended under the direction of the By-Laws Committee for reproducing the revised By-Laws adopted at this Town Meeting, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the By-Laws Committee.

Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $12,500 or any other sum or sums of money for the purchase of a new fire engine for Fire Company No. 3 at Church Hill, or act on anything relative thereto.

Requested by the Board of Fire Engineers.

Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,160.05 to meet the assessment of the Regional Voca- 35

tional School District Committee, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Regional Vocational School District Committee.

Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $3,500 or any other sum or sums of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or eminent domain a parcel of land of approximately three acres adjacent to and northerly from the Elementary School grounds on Main Street, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the School Committee.

Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Accountant to close out the unexpended balances of the following appropriations, the purposes of which have been completed, or act on anything relative thereto. 1960 Tree Warden— New Truck $4.08 1960 Town Dump— Land Survey 51.00 1960 Highways— New Trucks 9.23 1960 Unpaid Bills— Veterans' Dept. 25.00 1960 High School Water Main and Hydrant 12.80 Requested by the Town Accountant.

Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,016.07 or some other sum or sums of money for an unpaid hospital bill incurred in 1960, or act on anything relative thereto. Boston Floating Hospital $1,016.07 Requested by the Board of Health.

Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the 1960 Dog Tax Refund to the School Department Operation Account, or act on anything relative thereto.

Article 40. To see if the Town will give instructions to its elected Town Officers. SALE OF FISH RIGHTS Subsequent Meeting for the Election of Officers SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1961 Polls Open 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m.

And you are further directed to notify all legal voters to assemble at the Center Elementary School, Main Street, on Saturday, March 11, 1961, during the polling hours, then and there to act upon the following article: 36 WARRANT -ANN UAL TOWN MEETING

Article 41. To bring to the Election Officers, their votes, all on one ballot for the following-named officers, to wit: One Selectman for three years, one Assessor for three years; one Member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years; Town Treasurer for one year; Moderator for one year; Highway Surveyor, Tree Warden, each for one year; one Member of the School Committee, one Mem- ber of the Board of Health, one Member of the Board of Water Commissioners, one Trustee of the William J. Leonard Memorial Library, each for three years; one Member of the Regional Voca- tion High School District Committee for three years; and one Mem- ber of the Planning Board for five years.

Article 42. To vote on the following question which under Gen- eral Laws, Chapter 32 B Section 10, may be decided only by inclusion on the printed ballot at an election:

" Shall chapter thirty-two B of the General Laws, authorizing any county, city, town or district to provide a plan of group life insurance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and group general or blanket hospital, surgical and medical insurance for certain persons in the service of such county, city, town or district and their dependents, be accepted by this town?"

You are hereby required to notify and warn said inhabitants of Norwell qualified to vote in Town affairs, in case all the articles in the foregoing Warrant shall not be acted upon at the meeting called for the sixth day of March to meet in adjourned session at the Cushing Memorial Town Hall

TUESDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF MARCH, 1961 AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON

and each subsequent weekday at seven- thirty o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to act upon such of the foregoing articles as shall not have been acted upon on March 6, 1961, or act upon such other articles in said Warrant as the meeting may deem advisable.

You are directed to serve this Warrant by posting a copy thereof, attested to by you in writing, at each of five public places in the Town seven days at least before the time for holding the meeting called for in the Warrant. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk of said Town on or before the sixth day of March, 1961. :

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Given under our hands at Norwell this fourteenth day of Feb- ruary in the year of our Lord 1961.

G. HERBERT REPASS, Chairman EARLE F. ALLEN CHARLES H. WHITING

A True Copy Attest

I certify that I have this day posted five warrants according to a vote of the town and make this my return. GEORGE F. CAVANAGH, /s/ Constable, Town of Norwell

Date: 2-25-61 :

38 REPORT-ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

March 6, 1961 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant, issued by the Selectmen of Norwell and executed by a duly appointed and qualified Constable of the Town at which a quorum was present, the voters met and took the following action

The Annual Meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by the

Moderator, Joseph M. Silvia with a quorum present ( 207 checked in ). It was voted to admit Rev. Mr. Whitney, pastor of the Methodist Church, who offered prayer.

It was voted to admit Frederick A. Small, Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Voted to admit visiting students of New Bedford High School and Boy Scouts, all of whom were seated on the stage.

The Moderator appointed Harry L. Chase, Jr., Charles G. Prouty, James T. King, John A. Clark, Gustav Anderson, George H. Whit- cher, Jr., and Raymond L. Connolly to serve as tellers, and swore same to the faithful performance of their duties. Mrs. Margaret Crowell Dumas, Town Treasurer, addressed the assembly, announcing her retirement and expressing her appreciation of the support given her in the discharge of her duties as Trea- surer for the past eighteen years.

The Moderator requested the Town Clerk to read the call for the meeting and the service of the Warrant by the Constable. This was done and the Town Clerk made a motion, which was seconded, and voted to omit reading of the articles until they were taken up for action.

Article 1. A motion was made, seconded and voted to accept the reports of the Town Officers and Committees as printed in the Town Report.

Article 2. The Moderator made the following statement: "I will read through Article 2, referring each time to an item by its number

and if there is sought to be discussion on a particular item, I wish that the person who wants the item discussed would say the word "Pass" and we will then act on all of the items concerning which there is no controversy, hoping thereby to economize in time and then come back for such discussion as is desired on the controversial items. This was done and the following items were "passed" 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 21, 23, 27, 32, 36, 37,47,51, 52, 55, 58, 76, 83, 89, 107, 152. Paul Jevne made the following motion which was seconded and voted. "I move that the Town raise and appropriate the sums of REPORT -ANN UAL TOWN MEETING 39 money as indicated in the recommended column of the transcript of articles in the warrant and budget for 1961 for the Town of Norwell and the purposes as noted of all items in Article 2 excepting items 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 21, 23, 27, 32, 36, 37, 47, 51, 52, 55, 58, 76, 83, 89, 107, 152 and that the Town fix the 'per diem' compensation at the rate of $16. under Items 9, Selectman, Inspec- tions and extra days; Item 25, Assessors extra days; Item 121 A, Water Commissioners — Supervision; and that the town fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town, effective as of

January 1, 1961, to wit:

1. Moderator, Salary $80.00 2. Selectmen, Salary Chairman Add'l. Salary 200.00

3. Selectmen, Members ( 3 ) 900.00 4. Selectmen, Incidental Disbts. none

Town Meetings and Elections

5. Officers' Salary 600.00 6. Expenses 875.00 Town Accountant

7. Expenses 200.00 Treasurer

8. Salary 2,000.00 9. Expenses 1,066.00 10. Tax Title Account 550.00 Collector 11. Salary 4,900.00 12. Expenses 1,635.00 Assessors 13. Chairman Add'l. Salary 200.00

14. Members ( 3 ) 900.00 15. Expenses 3,600.00 Counsel 16. Retainer Fee 1,200.00 17. Extra Legal Expenses 2,000.00 Town Clerk 18. Salary 2,300.00 19. Expenses 1,165.00 40 REPORT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Registrations and Listings

20. Registrars ( 3 ) 150.00 21. Clerk 200.00 Board of Appeals 22. Expenses 250.00 Planning Board 23. Expenses 300.00 Development & Industrial Commission 24. Expenses 225.00 Town Hall and Annex 25. Salary, Custodian 3,800.00 26. Overtime 900.00 27. Expenses 7,450.00 Police Department 28. Chiefs Salary 5,800.00 29. Regular Police Officers 14,1 00. 00 30. General Expense 1,207.00

3 1 . Cruiser Expense 4, 1 32. 00 Dog Officer 32. Expenses 400.00 Fire Department

33. Expenses 7,700.00 Forest Fire Patrol

34. Expenses 200.00 Civil Defense

35. Expenses 1,000.00 Sealer of Weights & Measures 36. Salary & Expenses 234.00 Tree Warden & Moth Superintendent 37. Salary 4,400.00 Dutch Elm Disease

38. Expenses 2,950.00 Squares & Triangles 39. Expenses 200.00 Operation & Maintenance of Equipment 40. Expenses 900.00 REPORT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 41

Pest Control 41. Expenses 2,200.00 Tree Maintenance, Removal & Replacement 42. Expenses 2,700.00 Roadside Brush Control 43. Expenses 400.00 Board of Health 44. Chairman 175.00

45. Members ( 2 ) 300.00 46. Aid & Expenses 3,490.00 Inspector of Animals 47. Salary & Expense 200.00 School Nurse 48. Transportation 600.00 School Dentist 49. Salary 3,040.00 Dental Hygienist 50. Salary 760.00 School Physician 51. Salary 900.00 Town Dump

52. Expenses 2,500.00 Highway Surveyor

53. Salary 5,450.00 Town Account

54. Expenses 3,645.00

Chapter 81

55. Expenses 6,375.00 Chapter 90

56. Expenses 5,000.00

Signs, Road Markings

57. Expenses 1,500.00 42 REPORT -ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Road Machinery Maintenance & Operation Account 58. Expenses 3,500.00

Street Lights 59. Expenses 4,600.00 Welfare 60. Chairman 300.00 61. Members (2) 300.00

62. Disability Assistance, Aid ( All Categories ) 44,000.00 63. Administration & Expense 3,000.00 Veterans' Benefits 64. Aid & Expenses 7,500.00 65. Agent's Expense 300.00 School Committee 66. Clerk 300.00 67. Members (4) 300.00 Schools 68. General Control 6,664.00 69. Instruction 377,665.00 70. Operation 38,180.81 71. Maintenance 12,950.00 72. Auxiliary Agencies 57,008.00 73. Out-of-State Travel 500.00 74. Capital Outlay 260.00

Vocational Training 75. Tuition & Transportation 6,000.00

Practical Arts — Adults

76. Expenses 1,225.00

" William J. Leonard Memorial Library 77. Expenses 1,000.00

James Library 78. Expenses 1,500.00

Water Commissioners

79. Salary ( 3 ) 75.00 80. Supervision, per day 16.00 REPORT -ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 43

Water Department

81. Services 3,000.00 82. Expenses 13,000.00 83. Clerical Assistance 1,000.00 Veterans' Graves

84. Expenses 450.00

Washington Street Cemetery

85. Expenses 1,000.00

Maturing Debt & Interest

86. Elementary School, Principal 15,000.00 87. Interest 3,037.50 88. High School— 1960, Principal 42,033.24 89. Interest 29,600.00 90. High School Addition, Principal 15,000.00 91. Interest 3,937.50 92. Grace F. Cole School, Principal 25,000.00 93. Interest 7,500/00 94. Water Loan — 1947, Principal 5,000.00 95. Interest 1,856.25 96. Water Loan — 1955, Principal 15,000.00 97. Interest 3,300.00 98. Water Loan— 1956, Principal 5,000.00 99. Interest 195.00 100. Water Loan — 1960, Principal 5,000.00 101. Interest 675.00 102. Anticipation of Revenue Loans, Interest 2,500.00

Aid to Agriculture

103. Contribution 100.00

Insurance

104. Workmen's Compensation 3,200.00 105. Plymouth County Retirement 6,573.00

Pensions & Annuities

106. Appropriation 720.00

Town Reports & Budgets

107. Printing & Distribution 3,000.00 44 REPORT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Memorial Day

1O8. Appropriation 350.00

Mr. McCarvell, who asked to have most of the items "passed," than asked to have the items on "clerical assistance" explained and stated he thought the number of clerks could be lessened if we had higher trained workers who could work for more than one department.

There was much discussion on this matter, after which the following action was taken on those items "passed", to wit:

Item 3. Motion made and seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $1,200, Salary of add'l. clerk of Selectmen.

Item 5. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $4,000, Expenses, Selectmen.

Item 7. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $3,380, Clerical Assistance, Selectmen.

Item 8. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $6,650, Town Hall Clerks. Item 12. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $2,500, Salary, Town Accountant. Item 13. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $960, Clerical Assistance, Town Accountant. Item 17. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $200, Clerical Assistance, Treasurer. Item 21. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $1,675, Clerical Assistance, Collector. Item 23. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $1,200, Salary, Member Clerk Add'l., Assessors. Item 27. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $5,000, Clerical Assistance, Assessors. Item 32. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $2,000, Clerical Assistance, Town Clerk. Item 36. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $1,115, Expenses, Town Clerk. Item 37. Failed to Carry. Item 47. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $7,600, Payroll, Police Department. Item 51. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $8,000, General Payroll, Fire Department REPORT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 45

Item 52. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $900, Stewards, Fire Department. Item 55. Postponed Indefinitely.

Item 58. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $7,900, Salary and Expenses, Emergency Communication Center.

Item 76. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $3,700, Salary, School Nurse. Item 83. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $4,000, Expenses, Mosquito Control. Item 89. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $20,000, Expenses, Snow Removal and Sanding. Item 90. Motion made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate $3,500, Expenses, Road Machinery Maintenance & Operation Account.

Item 107. Voted 177 yes, 136 no, to lay on the table.

Item 152. Motion made, seconded and voted to transfer from available funds, $10,000, appropriation to Reserve Fund.

Article 3. Motion made, seconded and voted that the Town authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1962, and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable within one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, as amended, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for less than one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17, as amended.

Article 4. Motion made, seconded and voted to appropriate the sum of $14,025. from available funds in anticipation of repayment by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for Chapter 81, Work on Highways.

Article 5. Motion made, seconded and voted to appropriate the sum of $15,000. from available funds in anticipation of repayment by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the County of Plymouth, for Chapter 90 work on East Main Street.

Article 6. Motion made, seconded and voted to appropriate from available funds, the sum of $2,500 to be added to the Town Highway Account for "mix and place" surface on Jacobs Trail for a distance of 2,500 feet. 46 REPORT-ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Article 7. Motion made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 to be added to the Town Highway Account for "mix and place" surface on River Street from the Hanover Town line, toward Stetson Road for a distance of 2500 feet. This motion failed to pass.

Article 8. Motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,000 for the purchase of a tractor loader and backhoe, but failed to pass.

Article 9. Motion made, seconded and voted to appropriate from available funds the sum of $700 for the purchase of a snow plow.

Article 10. Motion made, seconded and voted to appropriate Tom available funds the sum of $1,400 for the purchase of a hydraulic tailgate sand spreader.

Article 11. A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum of $11,000 to purchase the parcel of land assessed in the name of Percy Joseph, containing four acres, more or less, with the garage building thereon, fronting on Cross Street and adjoining land of Webster Cranberry Company, said parcel fo be used

as a Town Garage site. After a great deal of discussion, the motion was defeated by a vote of 9 yes, 246 no. Article 12. Motion was made, seconded and voted to indefinitely postpone action on Article 12.

Article 13. Motion was made, seconded and voted to indefinitely postpone action on Article 13.

Article 14. Motion was made, seconded and voted to indefinitely postpone action on Article 14.

Article 15. Motion was made and seconded, and voted 110 yes, 83 no, to appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,000 to enable the Board of Selectmen to initiate a program of road layouts to be presented at future hearings for acceptance by the Town.

Article 16. Motion made, seconded and voted to accept a portion of Ridge Hill Road as a Town way, as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with the description and plan presented at a hearing in the Cushing Memorial Town Hall and now on file in the Town Clerk's office.

Article 17. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote to accept Milton Lane as a Town way, exclusive of the private water pipe therein, as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with the description and plan presented at the Cushing Memorial Town Hall and now "

REPORT — ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 47 on file at the Town Clerk's office, and appropriate the sum of $2,200 for resurfacing and necessary drainage under the provisions of Chap- ter 80 of the General Laws.

Motion made and seconded to amend as follows: "to see if the Town will vote to accept Milton Lane as a Town way, as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with the description and plan presented at the Cushing Memorial Town Hall and now on file at the Town Clerk's office, and appropriate from available funds the sum of $2,200 for resurfacing and necessary drainage under the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws.

The amendment failed to carry.

The main motion was voted on, and failed to carry.

Motion made, seconded, to adjourn until Monday, March 13, 1961 at 7:30 o'clock in the same place. Motion was made, seconded and voted to amend this motion to read: ''adjourn until Tuesday, March 7, 1961 at 7:30 o'clock in the same place." The amendment carried and it was voted to adjourn until Tuesday, March 7 at 7:30 o'clock in the same place.

NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Town Clerk 48 KEFOKT — ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING March 7, 1961

The Annual Town Meeting was reconvened on March 7, 1961 by the Moderator, Mr. Joseph Silvia, with a quorum of 220 present. Mr. James Hall was sworn in as a teller. Mr. Frederick Small, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and the Rev. Mr. Whitney were admitted to the meeting, by vote of the assembly. Motion was made, seconded and voted to admit residents who are non-voters. They were seated on the stage.

Article 18. A motion was made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 to be used by the Permanent Drainage Committee for the replacement of culverts, field engineering and other drainage work throughout the town.

Article 19. A motion was made, seconded and voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 to be added to the Developing Well or Well Fields Account and to be spent to test for stratum formations and producing capacities and to conduct quality and quantity tests on potential well or water source sites. Article 20. A motion was made, seconded and voted to appropriate from available funds the sum of $28,000 to install water mains of not less than six inches, but less than sixteen inches in diameter in Central Street from a point at the end of the existing main in Central Street near Norwell Center to the junction of Central Street, Norwell Avenue, and Old Oaken Bucket Road.

Article 21. A motion was made, seconded and voted to accept the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, authorizing the Board of Selectmen to appoint a Conservation Commission; and to direct the Board of Selectmen, within thirty days of the adoption of this article, to appoint a Conservation Commission composed of seven members. Article 22. A motion was made, seconded and voted to appropriate from available funds the sum of $5, 500 to establish a conservation fund under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Sec- tion 5, Clause 51 and Section 8C, as amended. Article 23. Motion made, seconded and voted 144 yes, 51 no, to utilize the conservation fund in part to purchase such lands as the Conservation Commission shall select for the promotion of watershed resources of the Town. Article 24. After much discussion of the subject of Town Govern- ment, the following motion was made, seconded and voted: "I move REPORT — ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING 49

the Town appoint a committee of six men from the Town to study the Town Government and its administration problems and to report on their findings and recommendations to the regular Town Meeting in March, 1962; that they be empowered to consult with any or all of the Town Officers, Committees and Boards; and that the sum of $500 be raised and appropriated as an expense account for the use of

this committee; and that the Committee consist of the following men: — Mr. Chester A. Rimer, Col. Thomas T. Barstow, Mr. Robert B. Sanderson, Mr. Sanborn Vincent, Mr. William B. Southworth, and Mr. John O'L. Edmonds." Article 25. A motion was made, seconded and voted that the personnel study committee be empowered to report at the next regular or special town meeting.

Article 26. Mr. Truelove made a motion which was seconded and voted to divide Article 26 in 3 parts. Part 1. Motion made, "1 move that the Town vote to amend Section IV, subsection B of the Zoning By-Laws by striking out sub-section B and substituting the following: Municipal buildings: or public utility buildings directly needed to provide services to the townspeople, but not including business offices, repair garages or outside storage areas. Both municipal and public utility buildings shall conform to area and set-back requirements and shall be properly landscape screened." Voted 191 yes, 1 no. Part 2. Section IV, subsection G by striking out subsection G of Section IV and substituting the following: "An office of either a doctor, or a dentist, or a lawyer, with not more than 3 members of said profession in occupancy, provided there is adequate off-street parking. " An attempt to amend this motion was defeated. It was voted 167 yes, 27 no. Part 3. Motion made, seconded and voted to strike out in sub-section I, section f. the words "road building. " Voted 154 yes, 10 no.

Article 27. Mr. Truelove moved that the Town vote to amend Section V, sub-section B, of the Zoning By-Laws by striking out the second word "retail". This was seconded and voted 135 yes, 1 no.

Article 28. Motion made, seconded and voted 148 yes, 1 no, to amend Section VII of the Zoning By-Laws by striking out the present sub-sections la, lb, Id, 2a, 2b, 2d and substituting therefor new subsections and adding Section D — Height Regulations, so that the subsections of Section VII will read as follows :

la. Residential District A — One acre for each dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 150 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, two acres for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a 50 REPORT — ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING

frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a setback two acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 150 feet in length. lb. Residential District B — One-half acre for each dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 125 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, one acre for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a set-back one acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 125 feet in length. Id. Business District A and B — One-half acre with a frontage of 125 feet or more; or, forbackland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, one acre for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be placed or erected. The boundary line of a setback one acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 125 feet in length. 2a. Residential District A — One acre for each dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 150 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, two acres for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a set-back two acre lot running most nearly parallel to me way to which the lot is connected as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 150 feet in length. 2 b. Residential District B. — One-half acre for each dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 125 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, one acre for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. This boundary line of a setback one acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 125 feet in length.

2 d. Business District A and B — One-half acre with a frontage of REPORT -ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING 51

125 feet or more; or, for backland with inadequate frontage under the existing Zoning By-Laws, one acre for each dwelling including an access strip not less than 40 feet wide with a frontage of 40 feet or more, on an approved way, on which no building shall be erected or placed. The boundary line of a setback one acre lot running most nearly parallel to the way to which the lot is connected, as well as one intersecting boundary line, must be at least 125 feet in length.

D. HEIGHT REGULATIONS

1. Residential District Heights — In a residential district, no building shall be erected or altered to exceed two and one-half ( 2-1/2 ) stories in height.

2. Business District Heights — In a business district, no building shall be erected or altered to exceed three ( 3 ) stories in height.

2A. Dwelling units in a business district shall be limited to two and one-half ( 2-1/2 ) stories.

3. Height exceptions — Chimneys, elevators, poles, spires, tanks, towers and other projections not used for human occupancy, may extend a reasonable height above the height limits herein fixed." ARTICLE 29. Motion made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500. for surfacing an additional portion of the area in the rear of the Town Hall and Town Hall Annex, failed to pass.

ARTICLE 30. Motion made and seconded to raise and appropriate the sum of $35,000. and to transfer from available funds the sum of $35,000. to be added to the Stabilization Fund, as provided by the General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5B. Motion was made and seconded, to transfer from available funds $35,000. and to raise and appropriate $15,000. to be added to the Stabilization Fund. The amendment failed to carry. The main motion was voted: "to raise and appropriate the sum of $35,000. and to transfer from available funds the sum of $35,000. to be added to the Stabilization Fund, as provided by the General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5B.

It was voted to Indefinitely Suspend action on ARTICLES 31, 32 and 33.

ARTICLE 34. Motion made, seconded and voted to transfer from available funds the sum of $12,500. for a new fire engine for Fire Company No. 3 at Church Hill.

ARTICLE 35. Motion made, seconded and voted to transfer from available funds the sum of $6,160.05 to meet the assessment of the Regional Vocational High School District Committee. 52 REPORT -ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING

ARTICLE 36. Motion made, seconded and voted 174 yes, 3 no, to transfer from available funds the sum of $3,500. for the purpose of acquiring by purchase a parcel of land of approximately three acres adjacent to and northerly from the Elementary School grounds on Main Street.

ARTICLE 37. Motion made, seconded and unanimously voted to authorize the Town Accountant to close out the unexpended balances of the following appropriations, the purposes of which have been completed: 1960 Tree Warden— New Truck $4.08 1960 Town Dump— Land Survey 51.00 1960 Highways— New Trucks 9.23 1960 Unpaid Bills— Veterans' Dept 25.00 1960 High School Water Main & Hydrant 12.80

ARTICLE 38. Motion made, seconded and voted to transfer from available funds the sum of $1,016.07 for an unpaid hospital bill incurred in 1960 by the Board of Health.

ARTICLE 39. Motion made, seconded and voted to appropriate the Dog Tax Refund in the amount of $1,122.19 to the School Department Operation account.

ARTICLE 40. No instructions were given to the elected Town Officers. Mr. George H. Whitcher, Jr., moved that the meeting give Mr. Silvia, the Moderator, a vote of appreciation for the manner in which he conducted the meetings. Two Fish Rights were auctioned by the Moderator. Fish Right #1 was purchased by Dr. Arthur Garceau for $3.00. Fish Right #2 was purchased by Mr. Edward Walsh for $3.75. ARTICLE 42. Mr. Repass explained that Article 42 was to be voted on at the Town Election, March 11, and if voted, 50% of the premium would be paid by the Town and 50% by the insured. Motion was made that all town committees be instructed not to take any action Under Article 42 until further instructions be forthcoming. Having completed the business of the Warrant, motion was made, seconded and voted to adjourn at 11:55 P. M., until Town Election, March 11, 1961.

NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Town Clerk. APPROPRIATIONS — ANNUAL MEETINGS 53

APPROPRIATIONS— ANNUAL TOWN MEETINGS MARCH 6 & 7, 1961 MODERATOR $80.00 SELECTMEN SALARIES 3 Members 900.00 Chairman Add'l. 200.00 Member Clerk Add'l. 1,200.00 Expenses 4,000.00 Clerical Assistance 3,380.00 Town Hall Clerks 6,650.00

( Inspections & Extra Days $16. ) ASSESSORS Salaries 3 Members 900.00 Chairman Add'l. 200.00 Member Clerk Add'l. 1,200.00 Expenses 3,600.00 Clerical Assistance 5,000.00 Extra ( Days $16. per day ) TOWN ACCOUNTANT Salary 2,500.00 Clerical Assistance 960.00 Expenses 200.00 TREASURER Salary 2,000.00 Clerical Assistance 200.00 Expenses 1,066.00 Tax Title Account 550.00 COLLECTOR Salary 4,900.00 Clerical Assistance 1,675.00 Expenses 1,635.00 COUNSEL Retainer Fee 1,200.00 Extra Legal Expenses 2,000.00 TOWN CLERK Salary 2,300.00 Clerical Assistance 2,000.00 Clerical Assistance 2,000.00 Expenses 1,165.00 54 APPROPRIATIONS — ANNUAL MEETINGS

REGISTRATIONS AND LISTING Registrars, Salary (3) $150.00 Clerk, Salary 200.00 Expenses 1,115.00 TOWN MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS Officers' Salary 600.00 Expenses 875.00 BOARD OF APPEALS Expenses 250.00 PLANNING BOARD Expenses 300.00 DEVELOPMENT & INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Expenses 225.00 TOWN HALL AND ANNEX

Salary ( Custodian ) 3,800.00 Overtime 900.00 Expenses 7,450.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT Salary, Chief 5,800.00 Salary, Regular Police Officers 14,100.00 Salary, Payroll 7,600.00 General Expenses 1,207.00 Cruiser Expense 4,132.00 DOG OFFICER, Expenses 400.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT General Payroll 8,000.00 Stewards 900.00 Expenses 7,700.00 General Equipment 2,276.00 FOREST FIRE PATROL, Expenses 200.00 CIVIL DEFENSE, Expenses 1,000.00 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER Salary and Expenses 7,900.00 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Salary and Expenses 234.00 TREE WARDEN & MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Salary 4,400.00 Dutch Elm Disease, Expenses 2,950.00 Squares & Triangles, Expenses 200.00 APPROPRIATIONS — ANNUAL MEETINGS 55

Operation & Maintenance of Equipment, Expenses 900.00 Pest Control Expenses 2,200.00 Tree Maintenance, Removal & Replacement, Expenses 2,700.00 Roadside Brush Control, Expense 400.00 BOARD OF HEALTH Chairman, Salary 175.00 Members, 2 300.00 Aid & Expenses 3,490.00 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Salary and Expenses 200.00 SCHOOL NURSE Salary 3,700.00 Transportation 600.00 SCHOOL DENTIST Salary 3,040.00 DENTAL HYGIENTIST Salary 760.00 SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Salary 900.00 TOWN DUMP Expenses 2,500.00 MOSQUITO CONTROL, Expenses 4,000.00 HIGHWAYS Highway Surveyor, Salary 5,450.00 Town Account, Expenses 3,645.00 Chapter 81, Expenses 6,375.00 Chapter 90, Expenses 5,000.00 Signs, Road Markings & Expenses 1,500.00 Snow Removal & Sanding 20,000.00 Road Machinery Maintenance and Operation Account 3,500.00 Street Lights Expenses 4,600.00 WELFARE Salary, Chairman 300.00 Salary, Members 2 300.00 AID (All Categories) 44,000.00 Administration and Expenses 3,000.00 56 APPROPRIATIONS-ANNUAL MEETINGS VETERANS* BENEFITS Aid and Expenses $7,500.00 Agents' Expense 300.00 EDUCATION School Committee Salary, Clerk 300.00 Salary, Members (4) 300.00 SCHOOLS General Control 6,664.00 Instruction 377,665.00 Operation 38,180.81 Maintenance 1 2,950. 00 Auxiliary Agencies 57,008.00 Out-of-State Travel 500.00 Capital Outlay 260.00 VOCATIONAL TRAINING, Tuition and Transportation 6,000.00 PRACTICAL ARTS— Adults, Expenses 1,225.00 LIBRARIES William J. Leonard Memorial Library, Expenses 1,000.00 James Library, Expenses 1,500.00 WATER DEPARTMENT Water Commissioners

Salary ( 3 ) 75.00 Services 3,000.00 Expenses 13,000.00 Clerical Assistance 1,000.00 Article 19, Dev. Wells Field Account 3,000.00 CEMETERIES Veterans' Graves, Expenses 450.00

Washington St. Cemetery, Expenses 1,000.00 MATURING DEBT & INTEREST Main St. Elementary School Principal 15,000.00 Interest 3,037.50 High School - 1960 Principal 42,033.24 Interest 29,600.00 High School Addition Principal 15,000.00 Interest 3,937.50 APPROPRIATIONS — ANNUAL MEETINGS 57

Grace F. Cole School Principal 25,000.00 Interest 7,500.00 Water Loan— 1947 Principal 5,000.00 Interest 1,856.25 Water Loan — 1955 Principal 15,000.00 Interest 3,300.00 Water Loan— 1956 Principal 5,000.00 Interest 195.00 Water Loan— 1960 Principal 5,000.00 Interest 675.00 Anticipation of Revenue Loans Interest 2,500.00 AID TO AGRICULTURE, Contribution 100.00 INSURANCE Workmen's Compensation 3,200.00 Plymouth County Retirement 6,573.00 PENSIONS AND ANNUITIES— Appropriations 720.00 TOWN REPORTS AND BUDGETS Printing & Distribution 3,000.00 MEMORIAL DAY, Appropriation 350.00

DRAINAGE COMMITTEE— Article 18 $5,000.00 TOWN GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE 500.00 STABILIZATION FUND 35,000.00 TOTAL $1,027,015.30

TRANSFERS

Article 2, Item 152 Reserve Fund $10,000.00 Article 4 Work on Highways, Chapt. 81 14,025.00 Article 5 Work on Highways, Chapt. 90 15,000.00 Article 6 Work on Jacobs' Trail 2,500.00 Article 9 Snowplow, Highway Surv. 700.00 Article 10 Hydraulic Tailgate Sand Spreader 1,400.00 58 APPROPRIATIONS -ANNUAL MEETINGS

Article 15 Selectmen, Road Lay-outs 1,000.00 Article 20 Water Dept., Central Street 28,000.00 Article 22 Conservation Fund 5,500.00 Article 30 Stabilization Fund 35,000.00 Article 34 Fire Engine, No. 3 Station 12,500.00 Article 35 Regional Vocational High School 6,160.05 Article 36 Land Purchase 3,500.00 Article 38 Boston Floating Hosp., Bill 1,016.07 TOTAL $136,301.12

TRANSFERS TO E. & D. Article 37 1960 Tree Warden— New Truck 4.08 1960 Town Dump— Land Survey 51.00 1960 Highways— New Trucks 9.23 1960 Unpaid Bills- Veterans' Dept. 25.00 1960 High School Water Main and Hydrant 12.80 Article 39 1960 Dog Tax Refund to School Dept., Operation Account 1,122.19 TOTAL $1,224.30

I hereby certify the amounts herein contained were raised and appropriated, or appropriated and transferred for the year of 1961 at the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Norwell, held March 6 and 7, 1961. A True Copy Attest: NELLIE L. SPARRELL TOWN CLERK APPROPRIATIONS — ANNUAL MEETINGS 59

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

April 10, 1961 $500. from available funds, land damages, Pond Street. Article 2 April 24, 1961 $200. from available funds, salary and expenses of Inspector of Gas Piping Article 4 $1,000. appropriation from available funds for printing revised By-Laws Article 7

( Close out 1956 Union Bridge account,

Unexpended $15,000. ) Article 9 Assume liability — Department of Public Works water ways. Bond of indemnity Article 10 $5,000. appropriation from available funds for group insurance premiums Article 12 Article 3 of Warrant: — "Electrical Installations" Appropriation from available funds $300.00 remuneration and expenses of Inspectors :

60 ANNUAL ELECTION ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 11, 1961

Pursuant to the Article 41 of the Warrant, the voters met at the Elementary School on Main Street and took the following action: The Town Clerk delivered 2500 ballots, 2 ballot boxes, 3 sets of voting lists, tally sheets, master sheet, counting boards to Warden Earle F. Allen.

The polls were opened at 12 Noon, with Moderator Joseph M. Silvia in charge, who swore in the following Election Officers to the faithful performance of their duties: Earle F. Allen, Thomas T. Barstow, John A. Regan, Sr., Carmilla Molla, Phyllis Lindsay, Rosalind Whittemore, Minna Senger, Gloria Broderick, Annie Capell, Rosemarie Hartigan and John J. Piotti, the latter in charge of the ballot box. Before the closing of the polls at 8 P. M., the Moderator swore in Agnes Albert, Elizabeth Hallaren, Helen Johnson, Carol Marsh, Arline DeStassio, Irene MacDonald, Julia Rosebach, Eleanor Benner. Anne Hartigan, Rita McMullin, Catherine Edmonds, Alice Feneck and Barbara Ohrenberger, who served as counters.

At the close of the polls at 8 P. M. seventeen (17) Absentee ballots were cast, which made the total number 1488. The number of names checked on the voting lists balanced. Upon being counted in open meeting, the ballots were found to have been cast as follows

Selectmen Town Treasurer Charles H. Whiting 921 John E. Andrews 572 Francis L. Logue 469 June E. McSweeney 248 John L. Still 69 Elizabeth J. Power 651 Scattering 3 Blanks 17 Blanks 26 Moderator Assessor Joseph M. Silvia 1329 W. Clarke Atwater 932 Scattering 4 L. 514 John Crowley Blanks 155 Blanks 42 Board of Public Welfare Highway Surveyor Ralph H. Coleman 1003 E. Arnold Joseph 1354 Alice P. Crays 442 Scattering 4 Blanks 43 Blanks 130 ANNUAL ELECTION 61

Tree Warden Trustee Wesley H. Osborne, Jr. 1363 Leonard Memorial Library Scattering 1 Alfred H. Prouty 836 Blanks 124 Donald C. Whittemore 557 Blanks 95 Regional Vocational High Planning Board School District School Committee Francis A. Aicardi 305 John O'L. Edmonds 1246 Charles W. Bayley, Jr. 799 Scattering 2 Robert M. Broderick 278 Blanks 240 Scattering 1 Board of Health Blanks 105 Paul W. Keefe 1286 School Committee Blanks 201 John B. Arnold 436 Water Commissioner Walter A. Deane 401 Edward F. Walsh 1260 Raymond J. Fell 295 Scattering 2 H. James Gorman, Jr. 283 Blanks 226 Blanks 73

QUESTION: " Shall chapter thirty-two B. of the General Laws, authorizing any county, city, town or district to provide a plan of group life insurance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and group general or blanket hospital, surgical and medical insurance for certain persons in the service of such county, city, town or district and their dependents, be accepted by this town ?" YES 793 NO 479 BLANKS 216

Charles W. Bayley, Jr., Charles H. Whiting, Elizabeth J. Power, and Ralph H. Coleman were sworn in by the Moderator. The Moderator was sworn in by the Town Clerk. John O'L. Edmonds, E. Arnold Joseph, Wesley H. Osborne, Jr., John B. Arnold, Paul W. Keefe and Alfred H. Prouty, and W. Clark Atwater were sworn in by the Town Clerk. Also Edward F. Walsh was sworn in by the Town Clerk. NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Town Clerk 62 WARRANT- SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF NORWELL Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Monday, April 10, 1961 at seven-thirty o'clock in the afternoon at Cushing Memorial Town Hall

Plymouth, ss.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Norwell, in said County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Norwell, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs to meet at the Cushing Memorial Town Hall in said Norwell, on Monday, the tenth day of April, 1961 at 7:30 p.m., then and there to act on the following articles, to wit:

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to accept an alteration of the layout of Pond Street from Washington Street to the Rockland town line as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with the description and plan presented at a hearing in the Town Hall and now on file in the Town Clerk's office, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500 or any other sum for the purpose of paying land damages in connection with the alteration of the layout of Pond Street which is to be constructed by the State, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following By- Law, as Article 14 of General By-Laws: " Regulations Relative to the Construction, Alteration, and Maintenance of Buildings and Other Structures in the Town of Norwell, Massachusetts in Accordance with the Provisions of General Laws, Chapter 143." Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following By- Law as Article No. 15 of General By-Laws: The Board of Selectmen each year, on or before the thirty-first of March, shall appoint an Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances, whose duty shall be the enforcement of the rules and regulations as set forth in WARRANT -SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 63 the "Massachusetts Code for Installation of Gas Appliances and Gas Piping" as established under the Acts of 1960, Chapter 737, which legislation became effective on February 1, 1961, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to approve the proposed revised By-Laws as prepared by the By-Laws Committee, copies of which are available at the Town Hall, the James Library and the William J. Leonard Memorial Library, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the By-Laws Committee.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to continue the By-Laws Committee, as presently constitued, and authorize said Committee to take whatever action is deemed necessary and proper to assist the Town Clerk to secure the approval and publication of the By-Laws adopted at this Town Meeting and to have copies of the approved By-Laws printed, in whatever form they shall select, and available for purchase from the Town Clerk, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the By-Laws Committee.

Article 7. To see if the Town will appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,000 or some other sum or sums of money to be expended under the direction of the By-Laws Committee for reproducing the revised By-Laws adopted at this Town Meeting, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the By-Laws Committee.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to specifically authorize the Board of Water Commissioners, subject to the approval of the State Department of Public Health, to acquire by purchase or eminent domain on behalf of the Town for the protection of the new water supply well in Norwell, two parcels of land in the Town of Hingham within four hundred feet of said well and shown as Parcels "A" and "B" on Plan of Land in Hingham for development of water supply Town of Norwell, dated Dec. 14, 1960 revised March 17, 1961 by Loring H. Jacobs, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which plan is on file in the Selectmen's office and to utilize for said purpose funds appropriated under Article III of the Special Town Meeting of October 10, 1960, or act on anything relative thereto.

Requested by the Board of Water Commissioners.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town 64 WARRANT — SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Accountant to close out the unexpended balance of the following appropriation, or act on anything relative thereto. 1956 Union Bridge $15,000.00 Requested by the Town Accountant.

Article 10. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Chapter 91, Section 29, of the General Laws as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that might be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidal waters, foreshores and shores along a public beach, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to adopt a Personnel By- Law recommended to the Town by the Personnel Study Committee appointed pursuant to vote at the 1960 Annual Meeting, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Personnel Study Committee.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 or any other sum or sums of money to defray the cost of the Town's share of insurance premiums for group insurance for certain persons in the service of the Town and their dependents, said group insurance to be purchased in pursuance of the Town's vote in accepting the provisions of Chapter 32 B of the General Laws, or act on anything relative thereto. Requested by the Board of Selectmen.

And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days at least before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the Town.

Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 27th day of March, A. D., 1961.

G. HERBERT REPASS, EARLE F. ALLEN, CHARLES H. WHITING, Selectmen of Norwell :

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A true copy: Attest HarlandW. Farrar Constable of Norwell

March 31, 1961

I hereby certify that I have posted said warrant according to the town by-law and make this my return. Harland W. Farrar, Constable, Town of Norwell

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

APRIL 10, 1961

Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant, issued by the Selectmen of Norwell and executed by a duly appointed and qualified Constable of the Town, at which a quorum was present, the voters met and took the following action

The meeting opened at 8:40 P. M. with 202 present. Motion made, seconded and voted to admit non-voters who are property owners, and they were seated in the left balcony. The Town Clerk read the warrant and the returns by the Constable. Motion made, seconded and voted to omit the reading of the articles in the Warrant.

The following were sworn in as tellers : Warren Delaney, Paul Lyons, Harry Chase, Jr., head teller, Donald Whittemore and Fred Hart. The Town Counsel, Mr. Joseph K. Collins, moved that Article 8 be taken up after action on the first two articles. This was seconded and voted, yes 221, no 2.

ARTICLE 1. Mr. Herbert Repass, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, moved that the Town vote to accept an alteration of the layout of Pond Street from Washington Street to the Rockland town line, as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with the description and plan presented at a hearing in the Town Hall and now on file in the Town Clerk's office. This was seconded and unanimously voted. 66 REPORT -SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

ARTICLE 2. Voted to take from available funds the sum of $500. for the purpose of paying land damages in connection with the alteration of the layout of Pond Street, which is to be constructed by the State. Voted 181 yes, 2 no.

ARTICLE 8. Mr. Collins moved, it was seconded and unanimously voted "that the Town specifically authorize the Board of Water Commissioners, subject to the approval of the State Department of Public Health, to acquire by purchase or eminent domain on behalf of the Town for the protection of the new water supply well in Nor- well, two parcels of land in the Town of Hingham within four hundred feet of said well and shown as Parcels "A" and "B" on Plan of Land in Hingham for development of water supply Town of Norwell, dated December 14, 1960, revised March 17, 1961 by Loring H. Jacobs, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which is on file in the Selectmen's office and to utilize for said purpose funds appropriated under Article III of the Special Town Meeting of October 10, 1960."

ARTICLE 3. Mr. Repass explained changes the Selectmen aug- gested in Article 14 of the General By-Laws " Regulations Relative to the Construction, Alteration, and Maintenance of Buildings and Other Structures in the Town of Norwell, Massachusetts in Accordance with the Provisions of General Laws, Chapter 143, "and moved that the Town vote to adopt the following By- Law as Article 14 of the General By-Laws: as printed in the Warrant, with the following changes and, for the remainder of 1961, the Town vote to appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,000 for remuneration and expense of the inspectors.

1. Under Section 1. SCOPE. Delete beginning on line 4 as follows: "such as are owned and occupied by the United States, or owned and occupied by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or by any County; and also excepting bridges, quays, and wharves." In- sert in place thereof the following:

1. Buildings belonging to the United States or to the Common- wealth of Mass. 2. Bridges, Quays and Wharves. 3. Buildings less than eight feet in length or breadth and seven feet in height. 4. Temporary structures erected for storage or for offices during construction operations, provided said structures shall be removed at completion of such operations. 5. One story farm or utility buildings not used for human occu- " " "

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pancy and situated not less than fifty ( 50 ) feet from any other building.

6. Ordinary repairs and alterations of buildings, not involving structural safety."

II. Under Section 2. BUILDING OFFICIAL. Delete on Page 4 of the Transcript, Line 12, as follows: "As defined by" and insert in place thereof the following: "Such as those incorporated in."

3. Under Section 4. APPLICATION FOR PERMITS. Delete on " Page 4 of the Transcript, Paragraph 5, as follows : In existing buildings, minor repairs may be made without filing an application or obtaining a permit.

4. Section 10. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. Add the following sentence to Paragraph A. Electrical Permit, immediately following the words "as amended": "All applications for a permit under this section shall be accompanied by fees as established by the Board of Selectmen." Strike out Paragraph 3, Page 6 of the Transcript, which reads "All applications for a permit under this section shall be accompanied by fees as established by the Board of Selectmen.

5. Section 10. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. On Page 6, under Paragraph D. Inspector of Wires, line 7, strike out the word " Town" and insert in place thereof the word " Selectmen.

6. On Page 6 of the Transcript add as a heading "Section 11.— Penalty for Violations." immediatelv following Paragraph D. Inspec- tor of Wire (iNew Section 11 will encompass paragraphs 3 and 4 on Page 6. )

7. On Pa&e o of the transcript, add Section 12— APPEALS

A. The Board of Appeals established under the Zoning By- Laws shall be the Board of Appeals for the Building By-Laws. No member of the Board of Appeals shall act in any case in which he is financially interested. Every decision of the Board of Appeals shall be in writing and shall require the assent of at least two members.

B. Any applicant for a permit whose application has been re- fused by the Inspector or any person dissatisfied with the decision of the Inspector on any matter left by these By-Laws to his approval or discretion may appeal therefrom to the Board of Appeals within 10 days from the date of said refusal or decision. If the refusal or decision of the Inspector is affirmed, the ruling shall be final. If the action of the Inspector is modified or annulled, the Inspector "

68 REPORT — SPECIAL TOWN MEETING shall issue a permit or decision in accordance with the decision of the Board of Appeals.

C. The Board of Appeals shall grant a hearing on each appeal of which all persons interested shall have notice.

I). Upon a petition filed by any person, the Board of Appeals may by unanimous decision suspend or vary the application of provisions of these By-Laws in specific cases which appear to them not to have been contemplated by these By-Laws, or in cases where manifest injustice is done provided the decision shall not conflict with the spirit of these By-Laws.

E. The decision shall specify the variations allowed and the reason therefor.

F. The Board of Appeals shall grant a hearing on every application for variance or suspension of which all persons interested shall have notice.

9. Following Section 12. APPEALS. Insert the heading " Section

13. LEGALITY AND ENFORCEMENT, which will refer to the last paragraph in the Building Code." Mrs. Reeser moved that Article 3 be tabled until some future special or regular annual town meeting. A motion was made, seconded and voted 76 yes, 79 no, to indefinitely postpone action on Article 3. Mr. Donald Whittemore moved that Article 3 be referred to the Town Government Study Committee. The Moderator ruled that the Whittemore motion could supersede the Reeser motion. Mrs. Betty Anderson moved to amend the Whittemore motion by " to having a committee of five ( 5 ) appointed by the Selectmen study the article instead of the Town Government Study Committee. This was seconded. The quorum was questioned and the assembly was polled. 128 were present. Motion made, seconded and voted the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 P.M.

NELLIE L. SPAR RE LL, Town Clerk. ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 69 ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

APRIL 11, 1961 After telephoning residents of the Town and sounding the Fire Alarm to attract attention, the Adjourned Special Town \!eeting was called to order at 8:27 P. M. by the Moderator, Joseph Silvia, with 100 present. The Moderator stated that since there was not a quorum present, there were two courses of action we could follow: 1. Declare a recess of 20 minutes, until by telephoning and blowing the fire alarm, we might get a quorum. 2. The chair would entertain a motion to adjourn to a certain time and place. It was decided to hold a recess of 20 minutes, in the hope that at the end of that time a quorum would be present. Mrs. Ross announced she had called the Elementary School where the Science Fair was being held, asking to have parents noti- fied of the meeting. At the end of the recess which added very few in numbers, a motion was made, seconded and voted to adjourn until Monday, April 24th at 7:30 P. M. in Gushing Memorial Town Hall. Motion was made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned until 2:30 Saturday, April 15. Upon information that the hall would be occupied on that date, it was amended as follows : the meeting be adjourned until 2:30 Saturday, April 15 at the High School. The whole amendment was withdrawn and it was voted to adjourn until Monday, April 24th at 7:30 P. M. in Cushing Memorial Town Hall.

NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Town Clerk. )"

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April 24, 1961

The meeting opened at 7:57 P. M. with 208 present. At 8:30, 230 were present. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Joseph M. Silvia. Non-voters were admitted, including Rev. Fr. Kenney, who offered prayer.

The Moderator appointed tellers as follows: Harry L. Chase, Jr., head teller, Edmund V. Anderson, Paul Lyons, Frederick Truelove and Harold Sinclair, and swore same to the faithful performance of their duties.

Elizabeth Anderson made a motion to withdraw her motion to amend Mr. Whittemore's motion, made at the previous meeting "to have a Committee of five (5) appointed by the Selectmen to study the article, instead of the Town Government Study Committee. This motion was seconded and voted. Mr. Whittemorethen moved to withdraw his motion which was seconded and voted. G. Herbert Repass made a motion that the Town adopt the following By-Law, as Article 14 of the General By-Laws, "Regulations Relative to the Construction, Alteration and Maintenance of Buildings and Other Structures in the Town of Norwell, Massachusetts, in Accordance with the Provisions of General Laws, Chapter 143." After much discussion, a motion was made, seconded and voted by voice vote that this article be referred to a committee of five ( 5 composed of one ( 1 ) Selectman, one ( 1 ) builder, one ( 1 ) electrician and two ( 2 ) representatives to be appointed by the Selectmen and to report with a proper building and wiring code to the next Annual Town Meeting.

ARTICLE 4. A motion was made, seconded and voted to amend Section 4 by striking out the words "as Article No. 15" so that the article shall read "to adopt the following by-law as a General By- Law:" The Board of Selectmen each year, on or before the thirty-first of March, shall appoint an Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Ap- pliances, whose duty shall be the enforcement of the rules and regulations as set forth in the Massachusetts Code for Installation of Gas Ap- pliances and Gas Piping "as established under the Acts of 1960, Chap- ter 737, which legislation became effective on February 1, 1961, and voted to appropriate from available funds for the remainder of 1960 " " " " "

ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 71 the sum of $200 from which salary and expenses of Inspector of Gas Piping shall be paid.

ARTICLE 5. Motion made, seconded and voted to omit the reading of Article 5, and proceed to consideration of subsections therein by subject matter.

The voters were asked to say the word "pass" if they wished to have discussion on any of the articles mentioned in the enumeration of headings. The following were "passed " — Articles 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.

Article I. Section 6 — General Provisions. Motion made, seconded and voted to substitute "Any use in these By-Laws of the phrase 'by-law' shall mean the General Laws and Statues of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, as from time to time amended." Article IV. Section 4 — Town Meetings. A motion was made that Article IV, Section 4, of the By-Laws be amended to read: One hundred voters shall constitute a quorum. This motion was seconded, but failed to carry. Article V. Elected Town Officers — Town Clerk. Section 4. A motion was made, seconded and voted to strike out "but in any event, within the week following the final adjournment of any Town Meeting. A motion was made, seconded, but failed to carry that "the Highway Surveyor's term of office shall be three years.

Amotion was made, seconded, but failed to carry that "the Moder- ator's term of office shall be three years.

A motion was made, seconded, but failed to carry that "the Tree Warden's term of office shall be three years.

ARTICLE VI. Appointed Town Officers. — A motion was made, seconded and voted to insert " Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Ap- pliances" after "Inspector of Animals" in the list. Motion made, seconded and voted to insert after " Town Accountant, " the wording of Article 4 of the Warrant, "to adopt the following By-Law as a General By-Law: The Board of Selectmen each year, on or before the thirty-first of March, shall appoint an Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances, whose duty shall be the enforcement of the rules and regulations as set forth in the "Massachusetts Code for Installation of Gas Appliances and Gas Piping, as established under the Acts of 1960, Chapter 737, which legislation became effective on

February 1, 1961."

Motion made, seconded and voted to insert before " Constables" " "

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" the words Conservation Commission. " A motion was made, seconded and voted to list "Industrial and Development Commission" after

" Forest Fire Warden. " A motion was made, seconded and voted to amend Section 5 — Advisory Board— to read in addition "Budget requests shall be submitted to the Advisory Board prior to December 31 of each year for the expenses of each department for the next year, " to take the place of the 30-day clause.

Article VII. Contracts — Section 4. Motion made, seconded and voted to add to Section 4 the following sentence " Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

Article VIII. Legal Affairs — Section 4. Motion made, seconded and voted to amend Section 4 under Article VIII — Legal Affairs — so that the first sentence shall read as follows: "The Selectmen shall annually, after the final adjournment of the Annual Town Meeting, appoint a member of the bar in good standing to serve as Town Counsel for the term of one year from the date of his appointment and until his successor is appointed and enters upon the performance of his duties.

Article X. Public Ways — Section 1. Motion made, seconded and voted to substitute the following for Section 1 :"A11 new ways shall be laid out in conformance with the Rules and Regulations of the Planning Board, unless shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board, or unless such lay out was made prior to June 1, 1949, and is so certified in writing by the Selectmen." Motion made, seconded and voted that a new Section be added as follows: Section 7. "The names of new ways shall be approved " by the Planning Board. Motion made, seconded and voted that the Proposed By-Laws, as amended, be accepted.

Article 6. Motion made, seconded and voted to continue the By- Laws Committee, as presently constituted, and authorize said Com- mittee to take whatever action is deemed necessary and proper to assist the Town Clerk to secure the approval and publication of the By-Laws adopted at this Town Meeting and to have copies of the approved By-Laws printed, in whatever form they shall select, and available for purchase from the Town Clerk.

Article 7. Voted to appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,000 expended under the direction of the By-Laws Committee for reproducing the revised By-Laws adopted at this Town Meeting.

Article 9. Voted to authorize the Town Accountant to close out "

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the unexpended balance of the 1956 Union Bridge account, $15,000.

Article 10. Voted unanimously that the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Chapter 91, Section 29, of the General Laws as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that might be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidal waters, foreshores and shores along a public beach, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.

Article 11. Motion made, seconded and voted to indefinitely postpone action on Article 11.

Article 12. Motion made, seconded and voted to appropriate from available funds the sum of $5,000 to defray the cost of the Town's share of insurance premiums for group insurance for certain persons in the service of the Town and their dependents, said group insurance to be purchased in pursuance of the Town's vote in accepting the provisions of Chapter 32 B of the General Laws.

Motion was made, seconded and voted 107 yes, 74 no, to re- consider action taken on Article 3. Motion made, seconded and voted that the Town vote to adopt the following By-Law as Article VI of the General By-Laws: Electrical Installations and for the remainder of 1961 the Town voted to appropriate from available funds the sum of $300 from which the remuneration and expenses of the inspectors will be drawn. Motion made, seconded and voted that in Section D "but only for due cause" be substituted for the words "without cause," in the mimeo- graphed building code. Adding at the end: "The Wiring Inspector

shall hold a Massachusetts Master Electrician' s license. " Motionmade, seconded and voted to accept Sections A, B, C and D, as amended. Motion made, seconded and voted, under Instructions to Town Officers, that the Electrical Code be referred to the Committee appointed earlier in the evening, to report back at the Annual Town Meeting.

The business of the Warrant being completed, it was moved, seconded and voted to adjourn.

Nellie L. Sparrell, Town Clerk )

74 BY-LAWS- RULES AND REGULATIONS TOWN OF NORWELL BY-LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. THE FORM AND CONDUCT OF TOWN GOVERNMENT

General Article I General Provisions Article II Town Seal Article III Acts of the Legislature Accepted by the Town Legislative Article IV Town Meetings Executive Article V Elected Town Officers Article VI Appointed Town Officers Financial Article VII Contracts Legal Affairs Article VIII Legal Affairs Records and Reports Article IX Records and Reports

B. THE SECURITY AND CONDUCT OF PERSONS Safety and Order Article X Public Ways Article XI Licenses Article XII Town Rules and Regulations

( Including future Police Regulations

C. THE CONDITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY Public Property Article XIII Town Property Private and Public Property Article XIV Building Rules and Regulations Article XV Building Permits Article XVI Removal of soil, loam, sand, or gravel Article XVII Zoning By-Laws

D. THE REGULATIONS OF TOWN EMPLOYEES

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ARTICLE I- GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. The following provisions shall constitute the By- Laws of the Town of Norwell, which shall be in lieu of all By- Laws heretofore in force, except for the Zoning By-Laws.

SECTION 2. These By-Laws shall have no retroactive effect.

SECTION 3. The repeal of a By-Law shall not thereby have the effect of reviving any By-Laws theretofore repealed.

SECTION 4. Unless otherwise provided in these By-Laws, governing instrument or the General Laws, any Board, Commission or Committee of the Town may act by a majority.

SECTION 5. Any or all of these By-Laws may be repealed or amended and other By-Laws may be adopted at any Town Meeting, an article or articles for that purpose having been inserted in the Warrant for such meeting.

SECTION 6. Any use in these By-Laws of the phrase 'by-law' shall mean the General Laws and Statues of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as from time to time amended.

SECTION 7. Whenever reference is made to committees in these By-Laws, for the purposes of these By-Laws only, the term "committees" shall include boards, commissions, officer and departments.

SECTION 8. The Invalidity of any Article or Section of these By-Laws shall not affect the validity of any Article, Section or By- Law otherwise valid, and these By-Laws shall remain in effect as amended from time to time, except for those Articles or Section parts thereof which are determined to be invalid.

ARTICLE II— TOWN SEAL

SECTION 1. The Town Seal shall be circular in shape and of a design as imprinted herein. This device shall be considered the Town Seal of the Town of Norwell, effective whenever used as required.

ARTICLE III— ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE ACCEPTED BY THE TOWN

SECTION 1. The Town Clerk shall file, with this Article III, a current list of all Acts of the Legislature accepted by the Town.

ARTICLE IV— TOWN MEETINGS

SECTION 1. A copy of the Warrant for all Town Meetings shall be posted in five or more public places in the Town at least 76 BY-LAWS— RULES AND REGULATIONS

seven days prior to the Meeting, and a notice under the Seal of the Town shall be published in one or more papers published in the County of Plymouth and circulated in the Town at least seven days prior to the Meeting, but it shall be sufficient notice if the newspaper states only that a meeting is to be held giving the place, date and hour.

SECTION 2. The Selectmen shall prepare a report setting forth the Articles of the Warrant, together with the recommendations of the Advisory Board, copies of which either shall be mailed to all registered voters, or they shall cause to have a copy left at each dwelling house or apartment, at least seven days before the meeting.

SECTION 3. The Annual Town Meeting shall be held at 7:30 P. M. on the second Monday in March of each year, and Special Town Meetings may be held at such time as the Selectmen may order. At least seven days before the Annual Town Meeting, a published complete Annual Report of all Town Officers, Boards, Committees, Departments, Town Meetings, Elections, Births, Deaths and Marriages shall be left at each dwelling house or apartment.

SECTION 4. Two hundred voters shall constitute a quorum to open any TownMeeting, but a lesser number may adjourn the same. In the event a quorum is not present, the meeting may be adjourned to a later time or date, by a majority of those present.

SECTION 5. All Town Meeting votes, unless otherwise provided for by law, shall at first be taken by a voice vote. If the Moderator is in doubt, or if seven voters immediately question the vote, the Moderator shall call for a standing vote, taken by sworn tellers.

SECTION 6. Articles of the Warrant shall be acted upon in the order in which they appear unless otherwise determined by vote of the Meeting.

SECTION 7. A motion and all Amendments thereto shall, if required by the Moderator, be reduced to writing before being submitted to the Meeting.

SECTION 8. The duties of the Moderator and the Government of the Town Meeting, not provided for by law or By-Laws, shall be determined by the rules of practice contained in " Roberts Rules of Order" as far as they are adapted to the conditions and power of the Town of Norwell.

SECTION 9. A meeting, subsequent to the Annual Town RY-LAWS— Pttt,TCS AND REGULATIONS 77

Meetings, shall be held the following Saturday in March and shall be conducted as prescribed by law between the hours of 12 o'clock noon to 8:00 P. M. for the determination of such matters as shall properly be placed on the official ballot and for the election of Town Officers, in accordance with and as required by law and these By-Laws, as follows:

Selectmen Town Collector Assessors Town Clerk Board of Health Treasurer Highway Surveyor Tree Warden Moderator Trustees of the William J. Planning Board Leonard Mem. Library School Committee Water Commissioners Board of Welfare

ARTICLE V- ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS Selectmen

SECTION 1. The Board of Selectmen shall consist of three members, one elected every year for a term of threp years.

SECTION 2. The Selectmen shall have general direction and management of the property and affairs of the Town in all matters not otherwise provided for by law and these By-Laws.

SECTION 3. The Selectmen may appear, either personally or by counsel, before any legislative committee, board or commission to protect the interest of the Town, but are not authorized by this By-Law to commit the Town to any course of action.

SECTION 4. Whenever it shall be necessary to execute any deed, or other instrument required to carry into effect any vote of the Town, the same shall be executed by the Selectmen or a majority of them, in the name and in behalf of the Town, properly sealed and subscribed by a majority of them, unless otherwise provided in any special case.

SECTION 5. The Selectmen shall compile and cause to have printed the Annual Report of all Town Officers, Boards, Commit- tees, Departments, Elections and vital statistics to be left at each dwelling house, and apartment at least seven days before the Annual Town Meeting, but failure to do so shall not invalidate the Meeting.

SECTION 6. The Selectmen shall notify the Town Clerk promptly of any appointments made by them to any Town Office, Boards, 78 BY-LAWS -RULES AND REGULATIONS

Committees or otherwise, giving the names and addresses of any person or persons so appointed, the office to which appointed or the business upon which the person or persons so appointed are to act.

SECTION 7. The Selectmen in their discretion may, or upon the written request therefore, signed by 50 voters, shall conduct a forum at least seven days prior to any Regular or Special Town Meeting for the purpose of discussing the Articles in the Warrant for such Meeting.

Assessors

SECTION 1. The Board of Assessors shall consist of three members, one elected each year for a term of three years.

SECTION 2. The Assessors shall deliver the tax list and War- rant for collection to the Town Collector. Additional warrants shall be issued to the Collector for all taxes assessed or reassessed which are not covered by the original warrant.

SECTION 3. The Assessors shall keep the record of all tax abatements required by law. Each month the Assessors shall notify the Town Collector and Town Accountant in writing the amount of taxes abated in the preceding month, stating separately the amount abated from each tax levy.

Board of Health

SECTION 1. The Board of Health shall consist of three members, one elected each year for a term of three years.

SECTION 2. The Board of Health is to perform all the duties required by Law and may make any lawful regulations beneficial to the health of the Town and for the permanent elimination of any offensive stench obnoxious to the users of public ways or residents of the Town. Such regulations are to be posted in five public places and published in one or more newspapers published in the County of Plymouth and circulating in the Town of Norwell.

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided for by law, the Board of Health upon the request of any complainant shall notify any person or persons responsible for any conditions claimed to be obnoxious that complaint has been made. If after thirty days the

condition is still claimed to be offensive, the Board of Health shall investigate and take whatever lawful action it may deem advisable.

SECTION 4. The Board of Health shall forbid all commercial slaughtering, the storage of all decayed animal matter and the dis- BY-LAWS— RULES AND REGULATIONS 79 posal of all refuse subject to offensive decay in any location injurious to the health of the Town, obnoxious to residents of the Town or unsightly as seen from any existing dwelling house or public way in the Town.

Highway Surveyor

SECTION 1. The Highway Surveyor's term of office shall be one year.

Moderator

SECTION 1. The Moderator's term of office shall be one year.

Planning Board

SECTION 1. The Planning Board shall consist of five members, one elected each year for a term of five years, and shall perform all the duties which are required by law.

SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the Board to consider and advise upon municipal improvements in regard to which advice of the Board, at any time, may be asked by any official or officials of the Town. The Board may, upon its own initiative, make to any official or officials of the Town such recommendations in regard to municipal improvements as the Board may from time to time think proper or expedient.

SECTION 3. The Planning Board may make such rules and regulations as they may deem advisable, not inconsistent with the By-Laws of the Town or the General Laws and all statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

School Committee

SECTION 1. The School Committee shall consist of five members, two elected one year, two elected the following year and one elected the third year, all for a term of three years.

SECTION 2. The School Committee may make such rules and regulations governing the operation ofthe Public Schools as they may deem advisable, not inconsistent with the By-Laws of the Town or the General Laws and all statutes of the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts.

Town Clerk

SECTION 1. The Town Clerk's term of office shall be three years. 80 BY-LAWS- RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION 2. The Town Clerk shall have custody of the Town Seal.

SECTION 3. The Town Clerk shall perform the duties which are required by Law, recording and filing all agreements and other papers and documents affecting the interest of the town.

SECTION 4. As soon as may be, the Town Clerk shall transmit to the Selectmen, to the Town Treasurer, to the Town Accountant, and to the Assessors, certified copies of all votes appropriating money or authorizing the expenditure of money or otherwise affecting the finances of the Town, and within the same period the Town Clerk shall transmit to all other Town Officers or Committees a certified copy of any vote of the Town affecting their respective powers or duties.

SECTION 5. It shall be the duty of the Town Clerk to notify the Selectmen or other appointing authority monthly of any unfilled committee, board or department appointments.

SECTION 6. The Town Clerk shall record, file for publication and maintain a current list of all acts of the Legislature accepted by the Town.

SECTION 7. The Town Clerk shall record, file for publication and make all revisions necessitated by any changes in, or additions to, the By-Laws voted in any Town Meeting or otherwise affecting them and, in addition, shall have available for citizens of the Town copies of these By-Laws including all revisions.

Town Collector

SECTION 1. The Town Collector's term of office shall be three years.

SECTION 2. The Town Collector shall collect all accounts due the Town which are committed to him.

SECTION 3. At least once in every month each department of the Town shall deliver to tne Town Accountant a statement of each account due the Town arising from any transaction in said department. Such accounts are to be committed to the Town Collector for collection. This section is to include all taxes and special assessments, costs and fees charged by each department, except those collected by the Town Clerk.

SECTION 4. The Town Collector shall once a week or oftener pay over to the Treasurer all monies received by him during the preceding week or lesser period. BY-LAWS -RULES AND REGULATIONS 81

SECTION 5. The Town Collector shall advise the Selectmen, as provided by Law, when suits should be instituted and prosecuted in the name of the Town for the collection of any account due the Town and the Selectmen shall have the authority as agents of the Town to institute and prosecute the same.

SECTION 6. The Town Collector shall pay all fees received by him by virtue of his office into the Town Treasury. Treasurer

SECTION 1. The Town Treasurer's term of office shall be three years.

SECTION 2. The Town Treasurer shall perform all the duties which are required by Law and shall have the custody of all monies, properties and securities of all trust funds, not subject to the authority of the Commissioners of Trust Funds, heretofore or hereafter given or bequeathed to the Town and shall have the power with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to invest, reinvest, transfer and expend monies from such funds as limited by the directions or provisions made by the donors of such funds. The Treasurer shall keep a separate account of such funds, and the income thereof, and submit the same to the Selectmen at the close of the fiscal year for publication in their report.

SECTION 3. The Treasurer shall file and safely keep all receipts, vouchers and cancelled obligations of the Town and shall have custody of all deeds, and other similar documents owned or held by the Town, and, except for fidelity bonds covering Town officers and employees which shall be filed with the Selectmen, shall have custody of all bonds which run to the Town or any of its commissioners, committees or officers.

Tree Warden

SECTION 1. The Tree Warden's term of office shall be one year.

Trustees of William J. Leonard Memorial Library

SECTION 1. There shall be three trustees of the William J. Leonard Memorial Library, one elected each year for a term of three years.

SECTION 2. The Trustees of the William J. Leonard Memorial Library may make such rules and regulations governing the use of the library as they may deem advisable, not inconsistent with the 82 BY-LAWS- RULES AND REGULATIONS

By-Laws of the Town or the General Laws and all statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Water Commissioners

SECTION 1. The Water Department shall be under the supervision of Water Commissioners of which there shall be three, one elected each year for a term of three years.

SECTION 2. The Water Commissioners shall have such duties and powers as are provided by Law and these By-Laws.

SECTION 3. The Water Commissioners may appoint one or more Registrars, who shall, as directed by the Commissioners, take and tabulate a census of water services connected to the Town water system, read and record all service meters at such intervals as the Commissioners may direct, and perform any other duties required by the Commissioners.

SECTION 4. The Water Commissioners shall, at such regular intervals in each year as they may determine, transmit the assessments for water rates to the Town Collector, who shall collect the same, turn the proceeds thereof over to the Town Treasurer, and transmit statements thereof to the Town Accountant.

SECTION 5. A charge of two dollars or such other larger sum as the Water Commissioners from time to time may determine shall be made whenever the Water Commissioners or their representatives, at the request of the water taker, turn on or shut off the water in any service pipe.

SECTION 6. No tap for service shall be made unless approved by the Water Commissioners, who may require the payment of a suitable fee for the same.

SECTION 7. No alteration shall be made in any of the pipes or fixtures installed by the Town except by persons authorized by the Water Commissioners who shall also be allowed to enter the premises, examine the fixtures, read the meters and ascertain if there is any unnecessary waste.

SECTION 8. If any person shall open a hydrant or remove the cover thereof or make any opening or connection with any Town pipe or turn on or off the water from any Town pipe except in case of fire or by authority of the Water Commissioners, he shall be liable to a fine of not more than twenty dollars.

SECTION 9. It shall be the duty of the Water Department to :

BY-LAWS— RULES AND REGULATIONS 83 maintain the hydrants of the Town in good working order and to test them at reasonable intervals. SECTION 10. Bills for water rates and charges shall be due and payable thirty days from the date shown thereon. If such bills are not paid by the due date, the provisions of the General Laws and all statutes of the Commonwealth respecting the collection of such rates and charges, including the establishment of a lien and shutting off of water, shall apply.

SECTION 11. The Board of Water Commissioners may make the abatements in the water rates and charges in such cases as the Commissioners may deem proper, and may temporarily shut off water from any street after giving notice of those affected by their intention to do so. The Commissioners shall notify the Fire Depart- ment of the Town prior to any permanent or temporary shut-off of any water mains.

SECTION 12. The Board of Water Commissioners shall keep suitable records in which shall be entered the names of all water takers and the amounts charged, and these records shall be open to public inspection.

SECTION 13. The Board of Water Commissioners may make such rules and regulations governing the Water Department as they may deem advisable, not inconsistent with the By-Laws of the Town or the General Laws and all statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Board of Welfare

SECTION 1. The Board of Welfare shall consist of three members, one elected each year for a term of three years.

ARTICLE VI— APPOINTED TOWN OFFICERS

SECTION 1. The following Town Officers shall be appointed by the Selectmen Advisory Board Board of Appeals Board of Registrars Burial Agent Civil Defense Director Conservation Commission Constables Dog Officer 84 BY-LAWS — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Drainage Committee Fence Viewer Fire Engineers

Forest Fire Warden Industrial and Development Commission Inspector of Animals Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances Moth Superintendent Police Department Recreation Commission Sealer of Weights and Measures Town Accountant Town Forest Committee Veterans' Agent Washington Street Cemetery Committee

SECTION 2. When authorized or directed, the Selectmen shall appoint other town officers.

Wire Inspector

Electrical Installations. A. Electrical Permit. Before commencing the installation of any electric wiring for light, heat and power service equipment and before the alteration or extension of any wiring systems, the owner or lessee, or agent of either, shall apply to the Inspector of Wires for a permit to do the work and no such work shall be done until such permit is granted. The application for such permit shall be on blanks furnished by the Inspector of Wires, shall state the nature and extent of the proposed work together with such additional information as the Inspector of Wires shall request. The Inspector of

Wires shall grant the permit applied for if the work therein described is in all respects in conformity with the rules and regulations relative to the installation, repairs and maintenance of electric wiring and fixtures made and promulgated by the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations in accordance with the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 143, Section 3L, as amended.

All applications for a permit under this section shall be accompanied by fees as established by the Board of Selectmen.

B. Exceptions. The provisions of this section of the By-Law shall not be applied to electrical power supply companies or communication agencies in respect to the generation, transmission or distribution of BY-LAWS— RULES AND REGULATIONS 85 electric power and light, to systems of the transmission of intelligence by electricity or to the operation of signal systems used exclusively by public service agencies. C. Inspection. No work in connection with an electric wiring system shall be covered or concealed until it has been inspected and permission therefor has been granted by the Inspector of Wires. D. Inspector of Wires. The Board of Selectmen shall within thirty days after this By- Law becomes effective and thereafter annually in April appoint an Inspector of Wires to serve for the term of one year from the first day of May following, or until his successor is appointed and qualified. He may be removed from office by the Board of Selectmen at their discretion only for due cause and he shall be compensated as the Selectmen may from time to time determine. His duties shall be to consider applications for permits described in this section, to inspect the work for which a permit was issued and to carry out all other duties imposed upon him by General Laws, Chapter 166, Section 32, as amended. The Wiring Inspector shall hold a Massachusetts Master Electricians' License.

Advisory Board

SECTION 1. The Selectmen shall appoint an Advisory Board of nine non-office-holding taxpayers, who shall serve without pay, with three members appointed each year for a term of three years.

SECTION 2. Said Advisory Board shall organize by choosing a Chairman and a Secretary.

SECTION 3. The duty of the Advisory Board shall be to investigate and consider all articles in the Warrant to be brought before the Town and to report and advise thereon in Town Meetings. SECTION 4. The Selectmen shall transmit to the Chairman of the Advisory Board a copy of all Town Warrants issued by them, on or before the day of posting.

SECTION 5. The Advisory Board may request the Selectmen and other town officials, under whose direction appropriations are expended, to submit to them prior to December 31 of each year, budget requests for the expenses of each department for the next year and request them to appear before them for consultation.

SECTION 6. The Advisory Board shall grant a hearing upon all articles in any Town Warrant. 86 BY-LAWS- RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION 7. All reports, advice, suggestions or recommendations as provided in Section 3, shall be submitted in writing, signed by the Chairman and Secretary, together with the records of the proceedings of said Board, and shall be filed with the records of the Town in the office of the Town Clerk.

SECTION 8. Five members of said Board shall constitute a quorum.

SECTION 9. The Advisory Board shall have the authority to examine the books and records of any Town Board or official, as far as the same is permitted by Law. SECTION 10 Said Advisory Board may request of the Town Accountant the status of any appropriation made by the Town, particularly the portion spent or committed and the balance available for the accompli shmentofthe purpose for which the appropriation was made.

SECTION 11. The Advisory Board may request of any Board, Town Officer or any other expending authority a report of progress on the use of any appropriations and shall take whatever action it may deem advisable should said appropriation appear to be insufficient for the purpose voted. SECTION 12. The Advisory Board shall meet monthly and at such other times as they may determine. SECTION 13. No member of the Advisory Board shall be appointed to succeed himself after serving two terms of three years each.

Town Accountant

SECTION 1. The Selectmen shall appoint a Town Accountant for a term of three years and until his successor is qualified.

SECTION 2. The Town Accountant shall perform all duties prescribed by law including the filing of all contracts, insurance policies and agreements affecting the interests of the Town.

Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances

SECTION 1. The Board of Selectmen each year, on or before the thirty-first of March, shall appoint an Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances, whose duty shall be the enforcement of the rules and regulations as set forth in the" Massachusetts Code for Installation of Gas Appliances and Gas Piping" as established under the Acts of 1960, Chapter 737, which legislation became effective on February 1, 1961. BY-LAWS — RULES AND REGULATIONS 87

ARTICLE VII— CONTRACTS

SECTION 1. No Contract shall be awarded for any work or service other than professional service in the interest of the Town and no purchase of materials or equipment shall be made, the estimated cost of which in either case is $500.00 or more without invitation for competitive bids.

SECTION 2. Said invitations shall be sent on the same days to such number of vendors or contractors as the Selectmen or purchasing board of officers deem advisable but must in any case be, at least, three qualified to bid on such supplies or service.

SECTION 3. Said invitations shall state where specifications may be obtained and shall also state where and when such bids will be opened, such opening to be in public.

SECTION 4. Invitations to bid on any contract or purchase estimated to cost $1,000.00 or more shall be publicly advertised by at least one insertion in one or more newspapers published in the County of Plymouth and circulating in the Town of Norwell, at least ten days before the opening of the bids.

Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

SECTION 5. No contract shall be split up or divided for the purpose of evading the foregoing section.

SECTION 6. In event the Selectmen are unable to secure competitive bids, they are authorized to take whatever action they deem advisable, but the Selectmen must certify in writing that the required invitations were sent out and such certifications together with any returned refusals must be filed with the Town Accountant and shall be kept in file open to public inspection at least for three years.

SECTION 7. The above sections shall not apply in cases of emergency requiring immediate action for the preservation of life or property or for such supplies and materials for which there is only one source of supply but such reasons for purchases must be certified by the purchasing officer or board.

ARTICLE VIII— LEGAL AFFAIRS

SECTION 1. The Selectmen shall be agents of the Town to institute, prosecute and defend any and all claims, actions and proceedings to which the town is a party or in which the interests of the town are or may be involved.

SECTION 2. When recommended in writing by Town Counsel, the Selectmen may, at their discretion, compromise or settle any 88 BY-LAWS- RULES AND REGULATIONS

claim or suit to which the Town is a party, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by Law.

SECTION 3. The Selectmen in their Annual Report shall state what actions have been brought against and on behalf of the town, what cases have been compromised or settled, and the current standing of all suits at law involving the town or any of its interests.

SECTION 4. The Selectmen shall annually, after the final adjournment of the Annual Town Meeting, appoint a member of the bar in good standing to serve as Town Counsel for the term of one year from the date of his appointment and until his successor is appointed and enters upon the performance of his duties. They shall

likewise fill any vacancy in said office, for the unexpired term, and may employ special counsel to assist the said Town Counsel whenever, in their judgment, necessity therefor arises.

SECTION 5. It shaU be the duty ofthe Town Counsel to conduct the prosecution or defense in actions and proceedings to which the town is a party, or to compromise claims, and the prosecution of actions or proceedings by or on behalf of any town officer, board or committee as such; to conduct the defense of any action or proceedings brought against any town officer, board or committee as such when the Selectmen, having determined that any right or interests of the town are or may be involved therein shall so request; to conduct proceedings brought by or against the Assessors before the Board of Tax Appeals; to assist in the prosecution of complaints of violation of any By-Law of the town, when requested to do so by the Board or officer enforcing the same; to examine and report upon titles to all land to be acquired by the town; to prepare or approve contracts, bonds, deeds and other legal instruments in which the town is a party or in which any right or interest of the town is involved; to appear at any and all hearings on behalf of the town whenever his services may be required; and generally to advise and act for the town committees upon and in legal matters touching the duties of their respective offices.

ARTICLE IX— RECORDS AND REPORTS

SECTION 1. All Committees of the Town shall cause records of their doings and accounts to be kept in suitable books. Said books shall be kept in their respective places in the committee offices, and shall not be removed therefrom. Said books shall, unless otherwise provided by law, be open to public inspection at any reasonable time, but shall remain during such inspection under supervi- BY-LAWS -RULES AND REGULATIONS 89 sion of the committee having custody thereof.

SECTION 2. All Committees and Special Committees of the Town having charge of the expenditure of town money shall annually report thereon in writing in such manner as to give the citizens a fair and full understanding of the objectives and methods of such expenditures, referring, however, to the report of the Town Account- ant for statements in detail of receipts and payments, and may make therein such recommendations as they deem proper. Such reports shall be submitted to the Selectmen for inclusion in the Annual Report on or before the fifteenth day of JANUARY of each year.

SECTION 3. The Annual Town Report shall contain, in addition to the Reports of committees, as hereinbefore provided, a detailed report of all monies received into and paid out of the Town Treas- ury in the Financial year next preceding; the Report of the Collector of Taxes, of receipts, payments and abatements; statements of all funds belonging to the Town or held for the benefit of its inhabitants; a statement of the liabilities of the Town on bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, or otherwise, and of indebtedness authorized but not incurred, and the purposes thereof; abstracts of the records of the meetings of the Town held since publication of the last Annual Report; and such other matters as the said Report is required by law to contain, or as may be inserted by the Selectmen under the discretion granted them by law.

ARTICLE X- PUBLIC WAYS

SECTION 1. All new ways shall be laid out in conformance with the Rules and Regulations of the Planning Board, unless shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board, or unless such layout was made prior to June 1, 1949, pnd is so certified in writing by the Selectmen.

SECTION 2. No private way shall be accepted unless and until the Planning Board shall have certified in writing to the Selectmen that such way is well-built and so constructed that it is at least equal to the average construction of existing highways of the Town, with the proper grades in relation to abutting land and connecting streets and that it conforms with the Planning Board's Rules and Regulations, provided, however, this section shall not apply to the ways laid out subject to any provisions of law relating to the assessments of betterments.

SECTION 3. No private way shall be accepted for the purpose 90 BY-LAWS- RULES AND REGULATIONS of construction or alterations, or any way laid out or altered by the Selectmen until all claims for damage have been estimated.

SECTION 4. No private way shall be accepted unless drainage as may be required shall be installed as directed by the Drainage Committee.

SECTION 5. Each petition for the layout of a street or way for acceptance at any Town Meeting shall be presented to the Selectmen at least three months before such meeting, and the Board of Select- men, the Planning Board, the Drainage Committee, the Board of Health, the Water Commissioners and the Highway Surveyor shall attach thereto an affidavit stating that the road is or is not satisfactory in width and so constructed as to be acceptable.

SECTION 6. The Board of Selectmen shall determine and desig- nate numbers of the buildings on such streets or portions of streets as they think best and no person shall neglect to affix to any building owned by him the street number designated to him by said board, nor shall any person affix or suffer to remain on any building owned by him a street number other than the one designated by said board.

SECTION 7. The names of new ways shall be approved by the Planning Board. ARTICLE XI— LICENSES

SECTION 1. All licenses shall be granted and issued by the Selectmen except as otherwise provided in the General Laws and all statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

SECTION 2. Except as otherwise provided by Law or these By-Laws, no license shall be granted without at least seven (7) days public notice of the application therefor and a license granted under these By-Laws or any additional By-Laws may be revoked by the Board or Officer granting the same.

SECTION 3. The Selectmen may license suitable persons to be dealers in Junk, old metal or second-hand articles in the Town but the premises of such dealers may be examined at all times by the Selectmen and no person shall be engaged in such occupation in the Town without a license.

SECTION 4. The occupations requiring licenses shall be those established by Law and by these or any additional By- Laws of the Town.

SECTION 5. Except as otherwise provided by law all license fees shall be established by the Selectmen. BY-LAWS -RULES AND REGULATIONS 91 ARTICLE XII— TOWN RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION 1. Every committee of the Town shall file with the Town Clerk, within two weeks after their adoption, a copy of their rules and/ or regulations and all revisions, corrections and additions made thereto.

SECTION 2. The Town Clerk shall file, immediately following this Article XII, a copy of the rules and regulations of every committee of the Town. ARTICLE XIII— TOWN PROPERTY

SECTION 1. The Selectmen shall have the care and custody of all town property not otherwise placed by law in the hands of other town officers.

SECTION 2. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Select- men shall protect the town and town property against any losses or claims due to any cause by such kinds and amounts of insurance as are necessary.

SECTION 3. Annually the Selectmen shall examine all town buildings under their care and custody and shall request of the town at each Annual Meeting such appropriations as seem necessary to keep such properties in proper condition to fulfill their purpose, such request to be presented with the recommendations of the Advisory Board.

SECTION 4. Any Board or officer in charge of a department may with the approval of the Selectmen sell any personal property or material not required by said department to an aggregate amount not exceeding $500.00 in value in any one fiscal year.

ARTICLE XIV- BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS

To be inserted in the future, when and if adopted.

ARTICLE XV— BUILDING PERMITS

SECTION 1. No building shall be erected, externally altered, or changed in use without a written permit from the Selectmen.

SECTION 2. The Selectmen shall not issue a building permit unless the proposed erection, alteration or change in use is in conformity with the Town By-Laws, and all other applicable rules and regulations of the town.

SECTION 3. A permit must be obtained from the Selectmen to move a building over a public way. 92 BY-LAWS- RULES AND REGULATIONS

ARTICLE XVI- REMOVAL OF SOIL, LOAM, SAND OR GRAVEL

SECTION 1. No person shall remove any soil, loam, sand or gravel from any land in the Town of Norwell not in public use unless such removal is authorized by a permit issued by the Board of Selectmen. Such permit may contain such limitations and conditions as the Board of Selectmen shall determine.

SECTION 2. No such permit shall be issued except upon written application therefor to the Board of Selectmen and after a public hearing thereon by the Board of Selectmen held pursuant to a written notice thereof given at the expense of the applicant at least seven

( 7 ) days prior thereto by advertisement in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the Town of Norwell, and by mailing a copy of such advertisement to all owners of land abutting upon the land with respect to which the permit is sought as appears on the most recent tax list.

SECTION 3. The provisions of this By-Law shall be deemed not to apply to the removal of soil, loam, sand or gravel as may be required to be excavated for the purpose of constructing foundations for buildings or other allowable structures for which permits have been issued, or for the purpose of constructing ways in accordance with lines and grades approved by the Planning Board.

SECTION 4. The penalty for violation of this By-Law shall be as follows: For the first offense, fifty dollars; for the second offense, one hundred dollars; and for each subsequent offense, two hundred dollars.

ARTICLE XVII- ZONING BY-LAWS (WHEN THESE BY-LAWS ARE PUBLISHED IN BOOK FORM THE ZONING BY-LAWS EFFECTIVE AS OF PRINTING DATE

WILL BE INSERTED HERE. )

ARTICLE XVIII- TOWN EMPLOYEE VACATIONS

SECTION 1. Each employee, other than those employed by the School Committee and Board of Public Welfare, who has worked for the town six months prior to June 1 of any calendar year, shall be entitled to one week's paid vacation, and each employee who has worked for the town twelve months or longer prior to June 1 of any calendar year, shall be entitled to two weeks vacation with pay. The amount of vacation pay shall be equal to the average weekly BY-LAWS- RULES AND REGULATIONS 93 earnings of the employee during the preceding six or twelve-month period, whichever is effective in determining the vacation period. Such vacations to be taken during the period June 1 — December 31 of the respective calendar year and in no instance shall vacation time be accumulative.

October 17, 1961

Boston, Mass.

The foregoing by-law adopted Article 5 and the amendments to by-laws adopted under Articles 3 and 4 are hereby approved.

( Signed) E.Mc. McCormack, Jr. Attorney General 94 JURY LIST

LIST OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS JURORS IN THE TOWN OF NORWELL

from July 1, 1960 to July 1, 1961

Aicardi, Frank A., Gerard Road, Salesman, Fearn Foods, Inc., 9353 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois

Anderson, Richard K., River Street, Office Manager, Gilchrist Com- pany, 417 Washington Street, Boston

Atwater, Mary W., River Street, Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Real Estate, Marden, Inc., Hingham

Baker, Stanley N., Main Street, Banking, National Bank of Plymouth County, 91 Main Street, Brockton

Banks, Duncan J., Lincoln Street, Self Employed, Banks & White Company, 349 Lincoln Street, Hingham

Barstow, Thomas T., River Street, Retired

Bennett, Albert C, Main Street, Auditor, J. F. Mulqueen, Auditor, 400 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

Brassel, Charles E., Gerard Road, Utility Technician, Atlantic Abrasive Corporation, Pearl Street, South Braintree

Brennan, Paul M., Franklin Road, Machine Operator, Gillette Safety Razor Company, Boston

Brewer, Elizabeth C, River Street, Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Assistant Manager, First National Bank of Boston, Boston

Carchia, Helen F., Winter Street, Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Carpenter, Louis A. Laugelli, Cohasset Carlson, Frank W., Franklin Road, Field Engineer, Stop and Shop, Inc., 397 D Street, South Boston Carr, John A., River Street, Self Employed, Croston and Carr, 72 Summer Street, Boston

Crowiey, John L., Central Street, Self Employed, M J. Crowley Manufacturing Company

DuVal, Donald, Jr., Franklin Road, Meat Manager, A and P Com- pany, Market Street, Rockland

Foley, Leo J., Franklin Road, Salesman, Seaboard Plywood and Lumber Corporation, Bridgewater

Finn, Richard P., Dana Road, Writer, United States Investor, 286 Congress Street, Boston, Civil Jury, Nov. 16 JURY LIST 95

Forslund, Herbert G., Mt. Blue Street, Painter, J. Carlson, Harding Avenue, Braintree

Gilmour, Dorothea J., River Street, Medical Secretary, Husband's Occupation, Supervisor, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Quincy

Johnson, Frederick G., Duncan Drive, Wiring Technician, Instron Engineering Corporation, Canton

Karoff, Richard M., Mt. Blue Street, Broker, Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, 24 Federal Street, Boston

Kelley, Dorothy B., River Street Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Self Employed, Lloyd G. Kelley Music Box Company, Broad- way, Hanover Kelley, James J., Cross Street, Clerk, J. M. Forbes & Company, 199 Washington Street, Boston

Logue, Francis L., Mt. Blue Street, Contractor, Chas. Logue Bldg. Company, 71 Needham Street, Newton Highlands

MacFaden, Charles F., Franklin Road, Store Manager, International Harvester Company, 931 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston

Malaney, John F., Franklin Road, Purchasing Agent, Stevens- Arnold, Inc., 7 Elkins Street, South Boston

Mederos, Dorothy E., Pine Street, Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Vice President, Walworth Company, 430 Summer Street, Boston

Nucci, Fred A., Main Street, Self Employed, Garfield Realty, Inc., Main Street, Norwell

Osborn, Perry H., Winter Street, Retired

Oxford, Janet A., Main Street, Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Vice President, Boston Insurance Company, 87 Kilby Street, Boston

Perry, Clement, Jr., Dana Road, Welder, D. S. Kennedy & Co., 155 King Street, Cohasset

Perry, Horace J., Prospect Street, Kennel Owner and Dog Handler, Kearnach Kennels, Prospect Street, Norwell

Pinault, Roland L., Doris Avenue, Machine Operator, Armstrong Cork Company, South Braintree

Regan, Walter G., Franklin Road, Testman, Boston Edison Company, Boston

Robbins, Gordon D., Forest Street, Controller, Milton Company, Inc., 286 Central Ave., Milton 96 JURY LIST

Scanlon, John G., Franklin Road, Dredging Inspector, Department of Public Works, 100 Nashua Street, Boston

Shepherd, Catherine L., River Street, Officer — Insurance Corporation, Husband's Occupation. Insurance Consultant, Donald Shepherd & Company. 1400 Hancock Street, Quincy

Sullivan, Joseph J., River Street, Sales Manager, General Electric Company, 55 Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge Sundwall, Kurt E., River Street, Production Control Manager and Purchasing Agent, Alles and Fisher, Inc., 716 Columbus Avenue, Boston

Talbot, Catherine, River Street, Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Buyer and Vice President, Wool Distributing Corporation, 253 Summer Street, Boston

Tulis, Joseph P., Main Street, Salesman, Spaulding Buick Company, 120 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville

Visser, William, Church Street, Sales Representative, Internatio Wool, Inc., 263 Summer Street, Boston

Walsh, Edward F., Main Street, Construction Superintendent, Patrick J. O'Leary Building Company, Inc., 3 Pleasant Street, Dedham

Weller, Helen M., Cross Street, Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Self Employed Dentist, 29 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston West, Beatrice, Norwell Avenue, Ward Secretary and Assistant to Head Nurse, Husband's Occupation, Oil Salesman, Tide Water Oil Company, 36 Perkins Avenue, Brockton

White, John J., Franklin Road, Clerk, Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy

Wyllie, Hilda F., River Street, Housewife, Husband's Occupation, Assistant Treasurer, H. D. Johnson Co., 89 Beale Street, Wollaston JURY LIST 97

LIST OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS JURORS IN THE TOWN OF NORWELL from July 1, 1961 to July 1, 1962

Babcock, Scott A., Main Street, Employment Manager, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston

Bartels, James L., Winter Street, Oil Burner Serviceman, South Shore Heating Company, 38 Greenwood Avenue, East Weymouth

Benting, John M., Jr., Norwell Avenue, Self Employed, Jordan Lovett and Company, 40 Broad Street, Boston

Bilbo, Stephen R., Mount Hope Street, Installer — Repairman, N. E. Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1070 Hancock Street, Quincy Burbank, Richard M., Old Meeting House Lane, Sales Supervisor, American Air Filter Company, Louisville, Kentucky

Burrell, Harold F., Circuit Street, Retired Bustard, Ernestine M., Milton Lane, Homemaker

Carey, Seth A., Cross Street, Boiler Operator, Boston Edison Company, Boylston Street, Boston

Cash, Richard T., Summer Street, Tooling Mechanic, D. S. Kennedy Company, Cohasset

Cayon, Grace F., Coolidge Road, Homemaker, Husband's Occu- pation, Office Manager, J. J. Costello, 131 Clarendon Street, Boston

Dee, Robert A., Brantwood Road, Transmission Tester, N. E. Tele- phone and Telegraph Company, 14 Everett Street, Boston

DeFrancesco, Joseph L., Duncan Drive, Lath Operator, Walworth Company, 1515 Washington Street, Braintree

DiStasio, Albert J., 149 Dana Road, Photo-Offset Camera Man, U. S. Air Force, L. G. Hanscom Field, Bedford Falconer, Francis W., Stetson Road, Aviation Maintenance Inspector, Federal Aviation Agency, Municipal Airport, Norwood

Finn, Richard P., 135 Dana Road, Free-Lance Financial Analyst and Writer

Ford, Charles C, Forest Street, Contractor, The Waterproofing Company, 119 Chandler Street, Boston

Gore, Edwin S., Winter Street, Safety Engineer, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 18 School Street, Brockton 98 JURY LIST

Gorman, H. James, Jr., Main Street, Group Insurance Consultant, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, 200 Berkeley Street, Boston

Green, Lloyd M., Summer Street, Industrial Engineer, Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy

Griffin, Walter W., Main Street, Superintendent, Walworth Company, 1515 Washington Street, Braintree

Hart, Lois E., River Street, Homemaker, Husband's Occupation, Marketing Consultant, Chu Associates, Harvard Hewitt, James, M., Beers Avenue, Installer, N. E. Telephone and Telegraph Company, Quincy

Hills, Frederic A., Lincoln Street, Mechanical Engineer, Minneapolis- Honeywell Regulator Co., Needham Howes, Warren H., Coolidge Road, Elevator Mechanic, Beckwith Elevator Company, 8 St. Mary's Street, Boston

Jensen, Svend B., High Street, Carpenter, C. Healy Com- pany, Weymouth

Keefe, Edith W., River Street, Homemaker Kenney, George H., Brantwood Road, Bank Teller, Somerville Savings Bank, 57 Union Square, Somerville

Kent, Ames D., Kings Landing, Photographer's Assistant, Lester K. Henderson, 937 Bedford St., North Abington Knowles, Alexander, 169 Dana Road, Inspection Supervisor, Bethle- hem Steel Company, Quincy

Koski, Paul D., Grove Street, Communications, N. E. Telephone and Telegraph Company, Roxbury

Lantz, Edward L., Lincoln Street, Clerk, Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy

Macaulay, Justina C, Summer Street, Homemaker, Husband's Occupation, Civil Engineer, Charles T., Main, 80 Federal Street, Boston

MacKinnon, John S., Franklin Road, Self Employed, MacKinnon Shoes, Inc., Stagecoach Way, Cohasset

Malmquist, George B., Wilder Road, Pattern Maker, F. W. Dixon Company, 3 Dock Street, Cambridge

Markle, Wilbert L., Washington Street, Salesman, WPLM, Plymouth

McEwen, George N., Main Street, Manager, Watson Chevrolet, Inc., 5 Brook Street, Scituate JURY LIST 99

Merritt, Arthur L., 37 High Street, Carpenter, C. A. Batson Com- pany, Inc., Brockton Muzrall, Arthur H., Duncan Drive, Electric Arc Welder, Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy

Nichols, Esther L., Washington Park Drive, Homemaker, Husband's Occupation, Retired

Noble, Roger, R., First Parish Road, Electrical Engineer, George A. Philbrick Research, 127 Clarendon St., Boston

Normand, John, Grove Street, Account Executive, Bresnick Company, 334 Boylston Street, Boston

Paradis, Thomas A., Washington Street, Retired Powell, George A., Brantwood Road, Salesman, Coats and Clarke

Sales Corp., Pawtucket, R. I.

Prime, William F., Prospect Street, Claim Adjuster, Masonic Casualty Company, 80 Boylston Street, Boston Proniak, Bruno, Wendall Avenue, Compositor, Globe Newspaper Company, Morrissey Boulevard, Boston Sabel, Sidney W., Tiffany Road, Sales Representative, Pitney-Bowes, Inc., 6 Charlesgate West, Boston

Tedeschi, Dominic R., Main Street, Construction Supervisor, Tedeschi's Super Markets, Inc., Rockland

Traynor, Robert, Washington Street, Electrician, Bethlehem Steel Com- pany, Quincy

Vosburgh, George F., Washington Street, Furniture Mover, F. B. Rich and Sons, Inc., 1350 Washington Street, Weymouth Walsh, Edward H., Franklin Road, Installer and Repairman, N. E. Telephone and Telegraph Company, 185 Franklin Street, Boston

Weller, Helen M., Cross Street, Homemaker, Husband's Occupation, Dentist, 29 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston Zollin, Henry R., Mt. Hope Street, Laborer, Breen and Company, Minot 100 JURORS DRAWN JURORS DRAWN -1961

Bustard, Mrs. Ernestine, Milton Lane, to serve in Criminal Court of Brockton, on September 11, 1961.

Finn, Richard P., Dana Road, to serve on Civil Jury in Brockton, on November 6, 1961.

Forslund, Herbert G., Mt. Blue St., to serve on Criminal Jury in Plymouth, on January 3, 1961.

Gilmour, Dorothea J., River Street, to serve on Criminal Jury in

Plymouth, on May 1, 1961.

Kelley, James J., Cross Street, to serve in Civil Court in Brockton, on April 3, 1961.

Oxford, Janet A., Main Street, to serve on Criminal Jury in Plymouth,

on May 1, 1961.

Pinault, Roland L., Doris Avenue, to serve on Grand Jury in Ply- mouth on January 3, 1961.

Tulis, Joseph P., Main Street, to serve in Criminal Court in Brockton, on January 23, 1961. Walsh, Edward H., Franklin Road, to serve in Criminal Court in Plymouth, on September 5, 1961. West, Beatrice, Norwell Avenue, to serve in Criminal Court in Brock- ton, on May 15, 1961.

Malmquist, George B., Wilder Road, to serve in Criminal Court in Brockton, on January 2, 1962.

Griffin, Walter W., Main Street, to serve on Grand Jury in Brockton, on January 2, 1962.

Carey, Seth A., Cross Street, to serve in Criminal Court in Brockton, on January 8, 1961. MARRIAGES 101

Marriages Recorded in Norwell in 1961

January 15. Married in Quincy, Robert J. Cadger of Hingham, and Elizabeth Amelia Jensen of Norwell, by Edwin W. Sturzenacker, Minister of the Gospel. January 15. Married in Centerville, Mass, Hendrik Kip of Nor- well and Virginia Condon Hammond of Hyannis, by Peter Palches, Clergyman.

January 29. Married in Norwell, William Paul Davies of Brain- tree and Arlene Frances Brown of Norwell, by Robert H. Mooney, Priest.

February 2. Married in Hanover, George C. Dumas of Hanover and Margaret Crowell of Norwell, by Rev. Robert L. Jones, Clergy- man.

February 11. Married in Norwell, George A. Melanson of Hingham and Geraldine M. Day of Norwell, by Robert H. Mooney, Priest.

February 18. Married in Needham, H. Stuart Barker, Jr. of

Norwell, and Barbara Ann Berkeley ( Underhill ) of Needham, by Harold D. Chase, Jr., Clergyman.

March 10. Married in Hanover, Richard Blackwell Matson of East Weymouth and Patricia Lee Davis of Norwell, by Rev. William L. Parsons, Minister.

March 18. Married in Norwell, Stephen J. Cobb of Norwell and Ina Marie Roberts of Norwell, by Rev. Ronald G. Whitney, Methodist Minister. March 22 Married in Boston, Joseph Irving Freeman of Ran- dolph, and Joyce Lillian Griffin of Norwell, by Emil N. Winkler, Justice of the Peace.

April 1. Married in Norwell, Thomas G. Kelly, Jr. of Boston and Marjorie A. Steves of Boston, by Herbert M. Worthley, Minister.

April 9. Married in Holbrook, Leon E. Raiche, Jr. of Norwell, and Mary Garabedian of Holbrook, by Walter Wnek, Jr., Minister. April 15. Married in Norwell, Louis Wierdo of Miami, Florida, and Lois Joan Murray of Norwell, by Robert H. Mooney, Catholic Priest.

April 15. Married in Norwell, Clayton B. Parfumorse of Han- over, and Margaret A. Albert of Norwell, by Rev. Cornelius J. Heery, Priest. 102 MARRIAGES

April 22. Married in Scituate, Marshall Rand Abbott of Norwell and Margery Ann Joseph of Norwell, by Samuel Young, Minister of the Gospel. May 27. Married in Belmont, John Arthur Boussy of Norwell, and Eleanor Louise O'Leary of Watertown, by William E. Mini- chiello, Priest.

June 3. Married in Hanover, Norman Alden Arvidson of Quincy, and Susanna Hunt of Norwell, by Rev. Robert L. Jones, Clergyman.

June 4. Married in Rockland, John Freeman Ransom of Rock- land and Joan Catherine Tedeschi of Norwell, by Rev. Cornelius J. Heery, Priest.

June 5. Robert P. Forslund and Jane C. Chipper, Married by Rev. John G. MacKinnors, Indiana. June 10. Married in Hull, Joseph G. Shea of Hull, and Jacqueline A. Kress of Norwell, by James E. Sullivan, Priest.

June 10. Married in Norwell, Silas W. Anderson, Jr. of Oakland, Calif, and Marsha Grigsby of Norwell, by William A. DeWolfe, Clergyman.

June 13. Married in Weymouth, Charles John Jensen of So. Weymouth, and Lois May Yourell of Norwell, by Rev. Thomas J. Foley, Roman Catholic Priest. June 17. Married in Hanover, Robert A. Mastro of Rockland, and Judith Cann of Norwell, by Rev. Robert L. Jones, Clergyman. June 17. Married in Norwell, John Wilfred Tetrault of Lynn, and Dorothy Estelle Madden of Norwell, by Rev. Robert H. Mooney, Priest.

June 25. Married in Hanover, Roy P. Baldwin of Norwell, and Sylvia J. Gorrill of Hanover, by Rev. William L. Parsons, Minister.

July 1. Married in Braintree, Henry R. Zollin of Norwell and Roberta C. Small of So. Braintree, by James L. Fahey, Priest.

July 1. Married in Norwell, Emmett Butler of Norwell and Ruby Carter of Brockton, by Rev. Leroy James, Minister.

July 1. Married in Quincy, Angelo Joseph Graziano of Brain- iree and Beverly E. Snell, of Norwell, by Elden D. J. Zuern, Clergy- man.

July 1. Married in Norwell, Kenneth A. Cruise of No. Pem- broke, and Sandra C. DeFabio of Norwell, by Robert H. Mooney, Priest. MARRIAGES 103

July 15. Married in Norwell, Robert E. Frehill of Norwell and Louise M. Kolb of Ashland, New Jersey, by Robert H. Mooney, Priest.

July 15. Married in Hingham, Paul A. Robinson of Norwell and Carol Ann Chaisson of Boston, Mass., by Rev. Robert E. Sisson, Minister of the Gospel.

July 22. Married in Scituate, Dana R. Higgins of Scituate and Edna Litchfield Douglas of Norwell, by Carl H. Whittier, Jr., Minis- ter ' July 29. Married in Scituate, Charles B. Jensen of Norwell and Margaret Maher of Cohasset, by Rev. Robert M. Connor, Priest.

July 29. Married in Norwell, Lawrence P. Houde of E. Brain- tree and Laurien M. Paulson of Norwell by Rev. Ronald G. Whitney, Methodist Minister. July 30. Married in Norwell, Joseph DiNatale of Norwell and Ruth E. Hayward of Norwell, by Rev. Ronald G. Whitney, Method- ist Minister.

August 12. Married in Norwell, Richard S. Heinrich of Newton and Nancy E. Apts of Norwell, by Rev. Victor N. Carpenter, Clergy- man. August 26. Married in Norwell, Paul J. McCarthy ol Somerville, and Theresa E. Joseph of Norwell, by Richard J. Hawko, Priest.

August 26. Married in Guilford, Vermont, Sumner Page Bennett of Norwell and Bridget Howard Gorton of Vernon, Vermont, by Eric G. Ericson, Clergyman.

September y. Married in New Britain, Conn., Herbert Standish Nash of Norwell, and Barbara Rose Colossa of New Britain, Conn., by Rev. C. Ubaldi, Catholic Priest.

September 9. Married in Norwell, Peter Corbett Tulis and Janet Underdown, both of Norwell, by Robert H. Mooney, Priest.

September 10. Married in Hanover, Mass., Patrick A. Cavanagh and Kin Sauand of Hanover, by Rev. Richard S. Tierney, Priest, R. C.

September 15. Married in Norwell, Charles F. Osborne and Janice V. Slupski, both of Norwell, by John E. Kg ney, Priest.

September 20. Married in Somerville, Costa Peter of Somer- ville, and Thomasina Nourse of Norwell, by Lyman A. Hodgdon, Justice of the Peace. 104 MARRIAGES

September 30. Married in Hanover, Donald Charles Forslund and Betty Louise Long of Norwell, by Rev. Robert L. Jones, Clergy- man.

October 2. Married in Norwell, Henry F. Dunton, Jr. of Nor- well and Donna L. Todd of Oneco, Florida, by Rev. Victor H. Carpenter, Clergyman. October 12. Married in Sunderland, Mass., Paul John Anderson of Norwell, and Eleanor Hubbard of Sunderland, Mass., by Rev. Henry J. Rohrs, Minister of the Gospel.

November 4. Married in Norwell, Paul E. Bilbo and Barbara A. Pompeo, both of Norwell, by Rev. Robert H. Mooney, Priest. November 19. Married in Norwell, H. Sheldon Blume of So. Weymouth, and Kathleen Rose Caron of Norwell, by Rev. Robert H. Mooney, Catholic Priest. November 29. Married in Hingham, Paul Edward Long of Hol- brook and Helen L. (Boardman) Burke of Norwell, by John M.

Gallop, Priest, St. John's Church, Hingham, Mass. :

BIRTHS 105

INSTRUCTIONS ON RECORDING BIRTHS

PARENTS: Be Sure to Record the Birth of Your Child, With Given Name in Full

The Town Clerk tries to have the record of births appear in the Town Report of the year in which the birth occurs. The Towns where the births occur depend on prompt returns from the hospitals, many of which are negligent in their duty to be prompt with returns.

If all parents file a report of birth with the Town Clerk PROMPTLY, some pressure may be brought to bear on the hospitals and towns to do their share in forwarding birth certificates, that the record may be complete each year.

READ THE LAW! "Parents within forty days after the birth of a child, and every householder within forty days after a birth in his house, shall cause notice thereof to be given to the clerk of the town where such a child is born.*** " — General Laws, Chapter 64, Section 6.

Some of the Many Reasons Why Births Should Be Recorded To establish identity To prove nationality To prove legitimacy

To show when child has the right to enter school

To show when child has the right to seek employment under the child labor law. To establish the right of inheritance of property

To establish liability to military duty, as well as exemption therefrom.

To establish age and citizenship in order to vote )

106 DELAYED RETURNS

I960 DELAYED RETURNS OF BIRTH Laura Pihlcrantz

Born July , 1960 in Weymouth to William E. and

Nancy M. ( Warman ) Gregory Davis Born December 30, 1960 in Weymouth to John T. Davis

and Ola J. ( Hancock ) Robert Martin Byers, Jr. Born November 11, 1960 in Boston to Robert Martin Byers

and Anna ( Norman Crowell Born December 17, 1960 in Police Ambulance enroute to

South Shore Hospital, to Kenneth W. and Hope D. ( Richards )

1960 DELAYED RETURN OF MARRIAGE

David C. Graham, Jr. and Loretta J. Feneck, married September 10, 1960 in Norwell, by Harold V. Stockman, Priest. Record received May, 1961.

CORRECTION The date of death of James Holmes Barnard was incorrect in the 1960 Town Report. The correct date of death is March 17, 1960. S

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116 LICENSES

REGISTRATION OF VOTERS Qualifications Any person who has lived in the Commonwealth one year, and in the Town six months, may register to vote. Some evidence must be shown proving six months residence, such as a receipted light or gas bill.

If a naturalized citizen, naturalization papers must be presented at time of registration. Time to Register: Beside dates set for registration, any qualified resident may register with the Town Clerk any weekday during the year, except Saturday, and those days during which registrations are closed by law.

On December 1, 1961 there were 2703 registered voters in the Town of Norwell.

ENROLLED MILITIA

As of April 1, 1961, there were 1006 men eligible for Military Duty in Norwell.

DOG LICENSES

All dogs must be licensed at the age of 3 months, and all licenses are due on or before March 31st. Tags and receipts are usually delivered about that time to the Town Clerk's office. Payment for licenses may be made in person, by check or money order made payable to the Town of Norwell, or mailed to the Town Clerk.

All licenses remaining unpaid on June 1st must, by law, be turned over to the Constable for collection. PAY PROMPTLY and save the Town the expense of overdue notices and collection by the Constable.

DOG LICENSES ISSUED IN 1961

314 Males at $2.00 $628.00 72 Females at $5.00 360.00 247 Spayed Females at $2.00 494.00 17 Kennels at $10.00 170.00 1 Kennel at $25.00.. 25.00 LICENSES 117

1 Kennel at $50.00 50.00 1 Transfer at $.25 .25

Total Amount Collected $1,727.25 Less Fees 163.00

Amount Paid to Treasurer $1,564.25 FISH AND GAME LICENSES ISSUED IN 1961

4 Archery Stamps Issued at $1.10 $ 4.40 52 Resident Citizen Fishing at 4.25 221.00 75 Resident Citizen Hunting at 4.25 318.75 45 Resident Citizen Sporting at 7.25 326.25 17 Resident Citizen Minor Fishing at 2.25 38.25 6 Resident Citizen Female Fishing at 3.25 19.50 2 Duplicate Licenses at .50 1.00 6 Resident Citizen Sporting FREE —

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Total Collected $929.15 Less Fees 49.15

Paid to Department of Fisheries and Game $880.00 GASOLINE STORAGE PERMITS ISSUED BY TOWN CLERK- 1961

Raymond and Margaret Miller, Washington Street, Norwell. Elmer G. and John A. MacDonald, Washington Street, Norwell. Best Realty Trust, Corner Pond & Whiting Streets, Hingham and Norwell. James J. Malatesta & John L. DeMarchi, Washington Street, Norwell. Adeline A. Still, N. E. Side Washington Street, Norwell. Nellie L. Sparrell, N. Side Main Street, Norwell. Hilltop Service Station, Main Street, Norwell. Herbert E. Joseph, South Side Main Street, Norwell. Richard A. Gaudette & Wilder A. Gaudette, Washington Street, corner Grove Street, Norwell. Jenney Manufacturing Co., Main Street, Norwell. Shell Oil Company, Washington St., Norwell. Frederickson Bros., Washington Street, Norwell. Francis E. MacFarlane, South Side Main Street, Norwell. 118 LICENSES

LICENSES RECORDED IN 1961

JUNK

61 — 1 Joan M. Dexter, Winter Street, Norwell, expires June 21, 1961.

61—2 Walter J. Smith, 152 Wilson Street, Rockland, expires June 21, 1961.

61—3 Samuel Wainshilbaum, 100 Division Street, Rockland, expires June 21, 1961.

61—4 Kathryn D. Calder, Prospect Street, Norwell, expires June 21, 1961.

61 — 5 Vivian McMillan, Washington Street, Norwell, expires June 21, 1961.

NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Town Clerk :

HIGHWAY SURVEYOR 119

1961 REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SURVEYOR

To the Citizens of Norwell

I submit my annual report for the year of 1961 concerning the activities of the Highway Department. The winter of 1961, January through March, was probably one of the worst we have experienced in a long time. We were very fortunate, however, in having two Town-owned trucks that proved the advisability of using 24,000 pound trucks for highway work and snow removal. They both have plows and one is equipped with a V-body sander. This year we have fitted the other truck with a hydraulic tailgate sander which can be used for ice control in the winter or tarring in the summer.

I am asking for a four-wheel drive, heavy duty type loader of the one yard class. In time I hope we will be able to equip it with a backhoe and sweeper. We started our maintenance work by cleaning catch basins, gutters and waterways and cleaning sand off corners and roadways. This work is done under Chapter 81, and a breakdown follows this report. We are thankful to have the excellent cooperation of the De- partment of Public Works for all the invaluable engineering help which is given to this Town Dy tne District Office at Middleboro. The Chapter 90 project was carried out on Main Street from Dover Street to the State Police Barracks on West Street at the junction of Main and West Street. This was one of the biggest problems of this department and the merchants of Norwell Center. We had to dig the old roadway up completely, lowering the grade to take the steepness off " No Pork Hill. " Therefore, during the working day we were forced to close the road to traffic, yet at the same time try to let everyone get to the Post Office and the business district at the Center. We have made a sidewalk of granite curb in front of the Cushing Memorial Town Hall and also from the First Parish Cemetery to the Post Office. I am submitting a special article this year for approval to hot mix these walkways to keep the maintenance cost at a minimum. Two traffic islands were also installed this year — one at River and Main Streets and the other at Central and Main Streets. The islands were necessary to channel the traffic for safety reasons. "Keep Right" and "Stop" signs were installed on these islands along with street lights. 120 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR

These traffic islands have been made ready for planting by being loamed, and we wish to take this opportunity to thank the Norwell Garden Club who so readily agreed to keep the two areas well groomed in order to enhance the beauty of Norwell Center. The bituminous concrete top of 2,300 tons was laid from Dover Street to the State Police Barracks. This area now has white lines and the finish grading and seeding will be done in the spring of 1962. This will complete the section of Main Street from the Scituate line to the Center. In 1962 we are going to start at the Hanover line and work back to the Center.

The year 1961 was one of the busiest in highway work. Main Street was torn up for Chapter 90 work, Pond Street was rebuilt by the State and Federal Governments without cost to the Town to be used for Route 128, as was part of High Street for the Expressway. In 1962 this work will be carried on to Pleasant, Pine and River Streets and Stetson Road. The Water Department had Central Street torn up for installation of water mains. Union Bridge on Bridge Street was closed to traffic in early April and will not be opened until late summer. Drainage work was done at Green Street where we replaced an old stone culvert with a new steel multiplate arch pipe, 72" x 44", which is working very well. Green Street is the location of past beaver

activities which resulted in flooding in the area. I am happy to report that we have won out over the beavers in the Wildcat section by lowering the water table. The beavers then, of course, had to look for a new home. They migrated downstream, crossed over Pleasant Street and are now located near the Water Department Pumping Station and Office on Pleasant Street. Maybe their next move will be to take up residence in Hanover. This will not completely solve our

problem, but it would be a step in the right direction for the Town of Norwell. Some other drainage work was the replacement of a stone culvert on Mt. Blue Street with a 24" reinforced concrete pipe with a drainage program to follow, along with anew 15" line from Tiffany Road to the Hanover Brook and the installation of two catchbasins and a system to follow. All of the drainage work has been in conjunction with the Drainage Committee and our highway funds on a special project.

We started a mix and place program which I hope you will vote to continue this year. In 1961 we resurfaced Jacobs Trail and Doris Avenue with the money we had in that account. HIGHWAY SURVEYOR 121

In 1962 we would like to resurface Prouty Avenue and Duncan Drive in Jacob's Lake Shores and River Street from the Barstow residence to the Wyllie residence. I am also asking for $500 to remove the ledge at the corner of Wilder Road and Grove Street. We finished the section of Old Meeting House Lane when we de- stumped the easterly section and made a twenty foot roadway with gravel, tar and seal on this portion of the road. This made Green Street, in the Wildcat section, the only dirt road in Norwell. We are asking for an appropriation to tar 1,200 feet of this road because of the heavy truck traffic in this area which is wearing out the gravel surface and will cost double the money to resurface it a year from now. There, also, have been many complaints from the residents in this area about the dust caused by the operation of the trucks.

The drainage in Washington Park has not been completed because of the extension of the Southeast Expressway. This section has just been accepted, and I am sure it will be at the top of the list for 1962. The Expressway did help in lowering the water table to some extent, but there is still quite a bit of territory between there and the outlet at Hanover.

The Highway Department has its trucks stored on Cross Street in a 32' x 36' wooden building. Tools and other equipment are kept there too, as much as the space will allow. It is very difficult to have equipment and materials stored in about «ix different places all over Norwell, but because of the space problem on Cross Street it is necessary.

The stockpile at the Town Dump has been equipped with electric lights as a safety measure for working at night. Having the sand stored at the Dump makes it difficult at times because it is hard to get someone to travel to this area in the wee small hours of the morning and load sand without the availability of a mechanical loader.

I am asking for a plow this year to help build up our equipment to enable us to cover our routes in Town more quickly. We will have three new developments next year, the roadway area at the schools has expanded and the Expressway will give us two more dead- end roads — Pine Street and Stetson Road — along with two service roads from Stetson Road directly to River Street and Pine Street to River Street. This will delay us more in our snow plowing and sanding.

It is my hope that the above-mentioned service roads and dead- 122 end roadways will be renamed to help clarify the streets in case of emergency.

I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the cooperation extended to me by the Town Officials, the various committees and departments and to the citizens of Norwell who I have had the pleasure of working with this past year. Respectfully submitted, E. ARNOLD JOSEPH Highway Surveyor 123

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124 REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD

REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES

From the initiation of the Electrical Inspection Program on

September 1, 1961, fifty -five permits were issued by the end of the year, covering various electrical installations. Approximately 130 man-hours were involved in inspections resulting from the issuance of these Permits. Rules and Regulations for Electrical Wiring have been promulgated which are available at the Town Offices, together with applications for Electrical Permits and schedule of fees for same. Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND A. HANSEN Inspector of Wires

Report of the Planning Board

Board of Selectmen Norwell Massachusetts

Gentlemen

During the past year the tempo of activities for the Planning Board has increased considerably. We have endorsed approximately sixty individual lot plans in addition to approving the final plans for two new subdivisions with a total of eighty-four building lots. Also, we have been closely following the progress of the two pre- REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD 125

viously approved subdivisions. Recently, preliminary plans for two proposed subdivisions have been submitted to the Planning Board for its considerations, so it is safe to assume that by the end of 1962 we will have at least six subdivisions in various stages of construction. Conversely, this increased activity on our part will be reflected in the work load of other Departments six to eighteen months from now when the presently approved projects have been completed.

In the constant review of the Zoning By-law Regulations, and in our concept of them in relation to the best interests of the Town, we anticipate some changes which will clarify and up-date them to meet the everchanging conditions confronting us.

This year's Warrant contains a number of Articles submitted by thee Planning Board, which we think will resolve the Town Garage Site problem. Yet there are other major problems which we are presently working on, in cooperation with other Town bodies, such as the extension of Route 128 and the disposition of 540 acres of the Hingham Ammunition Depot Annex which lie in Norwell. We are working closely, also, with the Planning Boards of other Towns on these two problems and we are hopeful that satisfactory solutions will be found this year which will be beneficial to Norwell.

As an outgrowth of our many meetings with other Planning Boards, there has been organized an informal confederation of the local Planning Boards into the South Shore Regional Planning Coun- cil. This Council will deal with the many mutual problems which con- front the local Planning Boards and we are sure you will hear more of its work in the years to come.

Respectfully submitted, NORWELL PLANNING BOARD Joseph Paradis, Chairman Charles W. Bayley, Jr., Clerk Ralph Coleman George Joseph Gilman Wales : :

126 CIVIL DEFENSE

Report of William J. Leonard Memorial Library

To the Board of Selectmen Norwell, Mass. Gentlemen The Trustees of the William J. Leonard Memorial Library are pleased to report that the library has had on of its busiest years. We have a great many new borrowers and our circulation is far above that of other years. We have tried to please everyone's reading tastes by purchasing "Best Sellers" and standard books, both fiction and non-fiction. The Librarians are ever ready to assist in the selecting of books for pleasure or research. Our reference section is growing larger, and we expect to increase it even more this coming year. We wish to sincerely thank Combination # 2 of the Norwell Fire Department for their help and many courtesies this past year. We look forward to seeing our regular patrons, as well as many new ones this coming year. Come visit our small, but ever busy library on Route 3 adjoining the Fire Station. Respectfully submitted, Lorraine Duty Mildred M. Carr Alfred Prouty Trustees.

Annual Report of the Civil Defense Agency

During the past year the Norwell Civil Defense Agency continued its participation with other departments in dealing with emergency situations such as severe storms, hurricanes and lost persons. The Communications Center, the ambulance operation, the improvement of a communications net within the Town, the enlargement and training of the Auxiliary Police, and the increased problems brought about by world tensions and fears of nuclear warfare, are the prime concerns of Civil Defense at this writing. CIVIL DEFENSE 127

The Auxiliary Police, under the able leadership of Sgt. Thomas Robinson, continue to be a vital part of our organization and their growth and training is one of our prime objectives. The members again gave unhesitatingly of their time when called upon, particularly during the summer months when they gave generously of their time on Sunday afternoons to help with the traffic problem on Route 3 at Grove and High Streets. This, we are glad to sttv, is a problem of the past as the opening of the Expressway will move this bottle- neck further down Route 3. In April, we obtained from Government Surplus, an excellent Cadillac ambulance which is operated under the direction of Civil Defense. Nominal charges are made for the ambulance runs so that this service we hope can be seU- supporting. As this is written in December, the ambulance has made 70 "paid" runs and its availability has been a factor in the saving of several lives — even one of which makes the operation a worthwhile one. An essential part of the equipment is a resuscitator, which was donated for the ambulance by the Norwell Lions Club and the entire Town is grateful to them for this valuable and generous contribution to the Town emergency facilities. The Red Cross First Aid course which was held during the winter assure of a group of well-trained ambulance drivers.

We are also indebted to Virta's Garage for their cooperation in repainting the exterior of the ambulance, to the members of the Police Department for refinishing the interior, and to the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association for the gift of six blankets from the Jessie R. C. Atwater Memorial Fund.

The current world crisis, of course, has brought a renewed interest in Civil Defense and we have had many requests for information on Fallout, Shelters and Emergency Equipment. This last item is of value to all households in case of natural disasters as well as for the possibility of nuclear attack. To date we know of two private shelters being constructed in Town. The problem of public shelters is receiving our attention jointly with the State and Federal Govern- ments. With other Town Departments we are urging the return to Norwell of the 548 acres lying in the Hingham Naval Ammunition Depot Annex which used to be part of the Town. On this land are a dozen large storage bunkers which could be equipped for com- munity shelters at a nominal expense, providing shelter for at least 2500 residents. Other possible shelter sites in town are being studied, as is the problem of care or evacuation during school sessions. :

128 DOG OFFICER

We do not wish to enter into any controversy in this report as to the feasability or not of the shelter problem. Our mission is to be responsible for the welfare of the people under emergency circum- stances and to provide the best care we can with a limited budget to operate on. Our setup is entirely volunteer and our facilities are limited. When disasters do arise we find that many residents expect a great deal from us, but they are not willing to provide us with additional equipment with which to work. If Norwell residents are to continue to expect a great deal during emergencies, it is they who should initiate the appropriations which will increase our means to be of greater help. This Town Department, like any other, can only do a job proportionate to the tools at hand. No one is wise enough to say that we are not faced with nuclear war, or serious storms, or serious fires. Like carrying insurance, we must decide for ourselves how much protection we need. Then, if disaster strikes, adjust ourselves to the situation as best we can with the protection we have decided upon. Respectfully submitted,

7 W . Clarke Atwater, Director Civil Defense Agency

Report of the Dog Officer

To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell Gentlemen

I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for the Town of Norwell for the year 1961. Stray dogs picked up 24 Complaints investigated 37

Dogs returned to owners 30 Disposal of injured dogs 3

Badly injured dogs brought to vet 1 Miscellaneous complaints 50 Respectfully submitted, ROBERT L. MOLLA, SR. Dog Officer :

CONSERVATION COMMISSION 129

Report of the Conservation Commission

To the Citizens of Norwell Your Conservation Commission was appointed by the Selectmen following the Town Meeting in March. Almost at once two oppor- tunities arose for us to work in cooperation with other newly-created Conservation Commissions in other towns.

The first and most pressing situation concerns the forthcoming release by the Federal Government of the Cohasset Annex of the Hingham Ammunition Depot. Some 490 acres of this 3200 acre site lie in Norwell. It is our hope that the Annex, the last unspoiled green area of this size on the South Shore, can be acquired and used as a unit for conservation purposes. We plan to make a further report on this situation at the Annual Town Meeting. The second opportunity for concerted action has concerned the preservation of the salt marshes along the North River. Constituting as they do one of the most beautiful natural assets of each of the towns along its course, we believe the river and its marshes should be kept in as close to their natural state as is possible without placing unfair restrictions upon individual landowners. Toward this end, we are offering an amendment to the Zoning By-Law at the Annual Town Meeting. Similar articles are being prepared to appear in the warrants of town meetings in Scituate, Marshfield, Hanover and Pembroke. We hope the voters of Norwell will take favorable action on this article at the meeting.

Other projects under study include the possibility of restoring the annual herrings runs on First and Second Herring Brooks, acqui- sition of land around Black Pond in cooperation with the National Conservancy and the development of a Nature Center on Town- T owned land at Jacobs Pond. W e have also consulted with the Water Department on their needs for additional land for well development. Since our organization in April, we have met and discussed mutual problems with other town committees as well as with private organizations and citizens. We believe that Norwell, in common with other towns in the area, faces as serious a crisis in trying to keep its

attractive character as it does in meeting its growing expenses. We would remind you that your Conservation Commission has no power to "take" land in any manner. The town may vote to buy, or accept as a gift, land to be used for conservation purposes. Such 130 CONSERVATION COMMISSION land could then be managed by the Commission. At the meeting that created this Commission last March, the town voted the sum of $5,500 to be used for conservation purposes. In the event that any or all this money is used to buy land for conservation, the cost of the land would be shared equality by the State. At the Annual Meeting we are requesting an additional appropriation of $6,800 to be added to the conservation fund. This figure represents 1/20 of 1% of this year's real estate evaluation of the Town and is the maximum amount allowed by the State under their program of matching funds. We believe it is definitely in the Town's interest to take advantage of this allowance so that funds may accumulate toward the possible major purchase of land for conservation purposes.

In many towns where Conservation Commissions have been in existence for some years, we find it is common for individual landowners to make substantial gifts of land to the town to be managed by the commission or by some private organization dedicated to conservation. One such gift of land has already been proposed to the commission. We take this opportunity to encourage similar generosity on the part of other Norwell citizens. We would be most happy to discuss the details of such transactions at any time.

The members of the commission wish to thank all those who have assisted us during our first year. In particular we would call attention to the tireless efforts on behalf of conservation being made throughout our area by our fellow-citizen, Dr. William "Cap'n Bill" Vinal.

During the coming year we will welcome any suggestions you might have toward furthering the cause of conservation in Norwell.

Timothy Fuller, Chairman Ronald S. WTiitney, Clerk Stanley N. Baker Frank H. Burns Thomas P. Hall Clinton V. MacCoy Gilman O. Wales MOSQUITO CONTROL 131 REPORT OF THE SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT

To the Citizens of Norwell:

Submitted herewith is the report of the South Shore Mosquito Control Project regarding its activities in the Town of Norwell for the year ending December 31, 1961. The Town of Norwell appropriated $4000 for mosquito control in 1961. This money was used for mosquito control in the Town of Norwell by the South Shore Mosquito Control Project, a cooperative effort embracing the City of Quincy and Towns of Brain- tree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate and Weymouth. In addition, the project worked under contract for the U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot. TYPE OF CONTROL PROGRAM The basic program of control continued to be based on drainage in the off-season and larvaciding of all areas found to be breeding during the mosquito season. This program was supplemented by application of D.D.T. dust to selected areas during the period when swamps were frozen. Fog generators and mist blowers were used to combat flying mosquitoes. AERIAL DUSTING

The late winter dusting of all fresh water swamps too large to be treated by hand was done by fixed wing and helicopter the end of March and early April. 3850 acres were dusted in the Town of Norwell. GROUND CREW SPRAYING The ground crews circulated on a schedule throughout their section of the project. They varied from the circuit to treat in the vicinity of complaints or to treat places found to be breeding by superintendent or foreman. They then returned to their rounds. CATCHBASIN SPRAYING Two catchbasin units were operated the past season. These units are compressed air sprayers mounted on three-wheeled motorcycles.

This phase of work is particularly important in built-up areas since one drainage basin can produce thousands of mosquitoes. 100 breeding basins were sprayed in the Town of Norwell. 132 MOSQUITO CONTROL DRAINAGE The mosquito drainage program has eliminated some ground crew spraying and air spray acreage. In the Town of Norwell the following ditch work was done: 100 feet of ditches cleaned, 300 feet reclaimed, 250 feet of new. ADULT MOSQUITO CONTROL During the past year a new remote control insecticidal fogger was added to this project. It was delivered too late to be used to any extent this year. However, next year, along with our present adulticiding machines, two foggers and two mist blowers, it will enable us to do spot adulticiding at apace beyond that of past years and will be good insurance in the event of an Encephalitis outbreak. PLANS FOR WINTER Throughout the months between past and coming mosquito breeding seasons much attention will be given to ditching. Work on the salt marsh will be done in the fall and early spring. The colder winter months will be spent in the more protected fresh water areas. When snow and ice conditions are right prehatch dusting, as was done in past years, will be done. The success of past years' work along these lines makes it feasible to continue and expand this program as help and weather permit In addition to ground dusting, it is planned to continue application of D.D.T. insecticide dust by air in the Town of Norwell as results last year were successful. PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR All phases of the work carried out in the past will continue, placing emphasis on drainage for permanent control, and then, in this order: dusting for prehatch control, spraying for larval control, mist blowing and fogging for adult control.

The project wishes to acknowledge the help received from officials and departments of the Town and sincerely hopes that benefits derived by these departments as a result of this cooperation are as great as those derived by the Project.

Yours truly,

W. C. BENNETT ) :

FIRE DEPARTMENT "

Report of the Fire Department for the Year 1961

The Board of Fire Engineers submit to the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Norwell the following report covering the activities of the Department for the year 1961.

The communication center handled 2,879 calls for the fire department from January 1, 1961 through December 31, 1961. These calls consisted of the following

Building Fires ( Includes electrical, chimney and burners 23 Grass and Woods Fires 63 Dump Fires 6 Auto Fires 7 Mutual Aid Received 2 Mutual Aid Given 3

Miscellaneous Fire Calls ( Includes standbys ) 24 Resuscitator Calls 47 Ambulance Runs 38 Lost Children 3 Fire Permits 1,988 Miscellaneous Phone Calls 675

2,879 The Department purchased a new 750 gallon class 'A' pumping engine and tank truck which was delivered to the Church Hill Sta- tion on September 15, 1961. This replaced the 1935 Ford combination and gives the town a modern pumping engine in each of the three stations.

The purchasing program keeps the Department supplied with up to date equipment thereby enabling it to give the town the best possible protection. Respectfully submitted, WARREN MERRITT, Chief LORING WADSWORTH, Deputy Chief T. CURTIS POWER JOHN WINSKE, JR. JAMES KING F.K. W7 ILLIAMS, Clerk 134 TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE

The Town forests of Norwell consist of approximately twenty-

nine ( 29 ) acres and are located in three sections of Norwell.

Perhaps the most important section is located off Main Street in back of the Norwell Elementary School. At least ten ( 10 ) acres are in this section. This forest contains an area of young pine, several acres in size, which is an excellent pine grove. There are several mature trees scattered throughout this area, and several areas of hardwood types, mostly hickory, oak and maple, which make up the balance of the section. Since this section is connected

with the school property, it would seem that with a minimum of work

it would be useful for the natural science program of the schools.

A section of approximately five acres is located at the corner of River and Forest Streets, part of which is a Town forest. This section contains a very wet area on which grow swamp maple and many lesser water-loving plants. Another section of this land has a small but excellent pine grove. As this land is located opposite Gaffield Park, which has been developed for recreational purposes

to some extent, it would seem that this section could be used to increase these facilities.

The last section of Town forest property is located off Circuit Street in the vicinity of the Town dump. The boundaries of this section are somewhat indistinct, and the growth on this land is of little value, consisting o± second growth swamp maple. There are no pine groves in this section. Due to the location, this section is

probably of the least value to the Town at present, but it certainly should be retained as a Town forest as we own such small forest areas.

It should be realized that twenty-nine ( 29 ) acres is an extremely small area for Norwell to own as a Town forest. In our opinion several hundred acres of land should be set aside for this purpose. Therefore, acquiring land should be the immediate aim of the Town Forest Committee. Respectfully submitted, D. FRANK MEDEROS, Chairman JOSEPH K. COLLINS PAUL C. RASMUSSEN :

DRAINAGE COMMITTEE 135

Report of the Permanent Drainage Committee

Board of Selectmen Norwell Massachusetts Gentlemen

The past year has been the first that the Permanent Drainage Committee has been allotted funds for drainage work. From an allotment of $5,000.00, approximately 30% was expended on preliminary surveys and plans, and the remainder on specific construction work. The following projects were handled during the past year:

Oak Street — A three catch basin system was installed on Oak Street and tied in to an existing system on Ridge Hill Road. Foresight during the preliminary planning of the Ridge Hill Subdivision made this installation possible when the Town accepted Ridge Hill Road. With careful planning and control of future subdivisions we can incorporate proposed drainage for existing streets with subdivision drainage, thus eliminating the expense of lengthy outlet lines.

Mount Blue Street — A collapsed stone box culvert was replaced by a new concrete pipe culvert. This work was of an emergency nature, as the obstructed culvert could have resulted in an expensive road washout.

Tiffany Road — A drainage easement for a six basin system was obtained and two of the basins and the outlet pipe were installed with the funds available. The remaining four basins will be constructed when additional funds are available.

Green Street— A multi-plate steel culvert was installed at Green Street by the Highway Surveyor. Funds for this project had been allotted under a special article.

Applications for subdivision approval have been on the increase. An important part of this Committee's duties is to assist the Planning Board in approving the proposed drainage plans for these subdivisions. In line with this work, and at the suggestion of the Board of Selectmen, this Committee drew up and adopted a set of regulations governing drainage requirements.

Our proposed projects for the coming year will include the following :

Tiffany Road — Complete the system started last year by adding four basins and the connecting pipe. 136 DRAINAGE COMMITTEE

Mount Blue Street— Two existing stone box culverts are in serious disrepair and should be replaced. A system to carry off road surface water should also be installed at several locations on this street. High Street— The area in the vicinity of the Grace Farrar Cole School should be piped through the school grounds to an outlet The present surface water causes damage to the school grounds and is a source of expense to the Town that will soon exceed the costs of installing a suitable drain.

Washington Park Drive— Pipe installation and ditching on this project will be carried out to the extent of the funds remaining in the two accounts applicable to this area.

This Committee is aware of the many problems that exist in Norwell; however, we feel that setting a modest goal on an annual basis is far better than to spend money merely to strive for quantity. While a modest impact each year will prolong some drainage problems, we must equate drainage with the overall cost of running the Town.

Robert Larsen was forced to resign from the Committee because of business pressures. Mr. Gerald Hathrone has been named by the Selectmen as the new member. Our appreciation is extended to the Town Hall Staff whose cooperation and help has made our tasks easy. Respectfully submitted,

RICHARD E. SPLAINE, Chairman WILLIAM E. RITCHIE, Clerk W. CLAYPOOL BENNETT GERALD L. HATHORNE E. ARNOLD JOSEPH : :

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 137

Report of the Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Selectmen Norwell Massachusetts Gentlemen In July Mr. Sanborn Vincent, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, resigned to take over the duties of Town Counsel and Mr. Frederick Hart, Jr. took over as Chairman, pro tern, of the Board. Mr. Stanley Richards, Associate Member became a regular member of the Board and Mr. H. James Gorman was appointed Associate

Member to fill the vacancy. During the year the Zoning Board of Appeals heard or took action on six ( 6 ) petitions as follows

1. May 17, 1961 — John F. Carnes For permission to alter Professional Building on Washington Street into apartments. Petition granted.

2. June 14, 1961 — Joseph E. Reagan For permission to build on lot not having required frontage. Petition granted.

3. June 14, 1961 — J. F. White Construction Co. For permission to remove gravel from property of Arthur Oman off High Street. Petition granted.

4. July 5, 1961 — Tedeschi Realty Corp. For permission to build on lot not having required area and frontage. Permission granted.

5. October 18, 1961— Central Construction Co. For permission to remove gravel from the property of Chaser Giorgetti off Pleasant Street. Petition granted.

6. December 20, 1961 — Milton O. and Nellie E. Smith For permission to build on lot not having required frontage. Decision pending. Respectfully submitted,

FREDERICK R. HART, JR., Chairman EARLE M. NEWTON Secretary STANLEY H. RICHARDS HENRY J. WALTER H. JAMES GORMAN, : :

138 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

To the Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen

Weights and Measuring laws have been strictly enforced throughout the year.

Inspections have been made of all stores frequently that have measuring devices. The buying public should at all times observe weighing and measuring devices while purchasing and report any violations to me. Reweighing of food put up for sale has been made by me on many occasions. Oil in auto trucks needs attention, also coal in trucks. Pedlars must have licenses and this has been checked by me.

Following is an account of work performed by me and an account of fees collected. Pedlar's Licenses Inspected 2 Weighing and Measuring Devices Sealed 37 Weighing and Measuring Devices Not Sealed 0 Weighing and Measuring Devices Condemned 0 Weighing and Measuring Devices Adjusted 3 Reweighing Total Tested 417 Total Correct 387 Total Incorrect 5 Total Overweight 25 Complaints Received 3 Telephone Calls Received 17 Scales Found Not on Zero After Sealing 2 New Work Performed 2 Sealing Fees Returned to Town Treasurer 63.95

Respectfully submitted, JOHN D. DICKMAN Sealer of Weights & Measures :

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION 139

Report of the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc.

To the Selectmen

The program from January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1961 has been as follows:

1. Home nursing care 2. Well Child Clinics 3. Junior High School Dental Clinics 4. Hospital beds, crutches, wheelchairs, commodes, etc. are available to all the Townspeople. No charge is made for sick room supplies. 5. An automobile for Nursing Service and for use by the School Nurse. 6. Maintenance of Health Clinics at the request of Town, County, and State. 7. Charity. 8. Nursing scholarship to High School student awarded in 1961 to Charlotte Beach who is training at the University of Rochester, New York.

Home Nursing Care is ably staffed by Miss Catherine Roe and Mrs. Doris L. Bartels. During the summer Mrs. Mildred Wilcox resigned because of other commitments. The board members feel very fortunate in having Mrs. Bartels take over during Miss Roe's vacation, sick leave and the more active weeks of school. With the opening of the new school extra hours of assistance have been needed. This extra Nursing Ser- vice is furnished and paid for by the Nursing Association.

The Well Child Clinic meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 1:00 P.M. Appointments are necessary. For information and appointments call Mrs. Harold King at OL 9-2804. Dr. Butler, pediatrician is assisted by Mrs. Harold King and Mrs. Thomas Barstow. Mrs. Philip Young is chairman of transportation, assisted by Mrs. James W. Robertson.

Letters are sent to all mothers of new babies whose births have been reported.

Do make use of our clinic. 140 VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

The Annual Membership Drive with Mrs. Theodore Dyer as chairman and Mrs. Earle Allen, treasurer, brought a welcome response. Mrs. Robert Gould now conducts the Junior High School Clinic which is sponsored by the Nursing Association. The teeth of each pupil are examined and a card is sent to the parents. If prophy- laxis is indicated, it is available for the fee of one dollar. A new Valiant car was purchased in May, 1961. Mr. Andrew Gordon has acted as purchasing agent and supervises the upkeep of the car. Six new blankets were purchased in March for the new Com- munity Ambulance, the cost of which was taken from our Mem- orial Fund. New equipment has been purchased for use at the rummage sales.

The Officers and Board Members wish to thank all the people who so generously contribute to our rummage sales and the annual membership drive. The amount of rummage delivered in person to the "old shop" at Sparrell's ahead of these dates is a great help. Each Spring and Fall large truck loads are taken from there to the Town Hall on the Wednesday before the sale.

The treasurer's report which follows will show the source of income and expenditures.

Anyone in need of Nursing Care call OL 9-2342 before 9:00 A.M., or before 1:00 P.M. For hospital equipment call OL 9-2894.

The Annual Meeting and Tea will be held at the Parish House in Norwell Center on Tuesday, March 6, 1962 at 2:30 P.M. Mrs. Clarke Atwater is Tea chairman. Our speaker will be Mr. William A. Philbrick, Jr., Supervisor of Speech Handicapped and Hard of Hearing Children. All are urged to attend. Respectfully submitted,

GRACE L. SPARRELL, R.N. President )

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION 141

Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc.

Financial Statement, January 1. 1961 to January 1, 1962 Receipts Nursing Fees 592.00 Dental Fees 185.25 Hygienist Fees 283.00 Well Child Clinic 71.50 American Cancer Society 35.00

Transportation ( from Town of Norwell 600.00 Dividends 77.35 Interest 199.67 Membership Drive 672.50 Rummage Sales Spring— $1,511.55 Fall - 1,513.40 3,024.95 $5,741.22 Expenditures Nurses' Salaries: Catherine A. Roe $1,200.00 Relief Nurses 337.00 $1,537.00 Dental Clinic: Janet E. Gould $380.00 Supplies 49.56 429.56 Well Child Clinic 315.00 Clerical and Telephone 235.78 Retirement 60.00 Social Security 47.40 New Car 1,290.00 Transportation 579.98 Insurance 147.09 Supplies 89.88 Equipment 100.67 General Expense 152.75 American Medical Assoc. 5.00 Div. of Public Charities 3.00 Nursing Scholarships 200.00 Charity 100.20 $5,293.31 : :

142 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS

Proprietorship South Scituate Savings Bank $5,156.21 Mass. Investors Trust Stock 2,000.00 Mutual Fund Stock 1,000.00 Rockland Trust Company, checking a/c 519.89 New Car Fund 1,000.00 Lillian Brooks Fund 50.00

$9,726.10 Memorial Fund

Balance, January 1, 1961 $141.00 Donations during 1961 23.00 Interest, 1961 3.31

$167.31 Six blankets purchased March, 1961 for use in town ambulance 33.00

Balance, December 31, 1961 $134.31 Respectfully submitted, EMILY T. ALLEN, Treasurer

REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS

To the Board of Selectmen Gentlemen

I have completed my duties as Inspector of Animals for the year 1961.

A report was filed by me to the Division of Livestock Disease Control as to the census of animals in the Town of Norwell. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD E. CUGNASCA, D.V.M. Inspector of Animals :

TREE WARDEN AND MOTH SUPERINTENDENT 143

Report of the Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent

To the Citizens of the Town of Norwell

It may be of interest to the people of the Town of Norwell to list and explain in brief the accounts that are under the control of the Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent.

I. Tree Maintenance— Removal and Replacement.

This account includes the tree planting program which has been carried on during the past several years. This year sixty- three ( 63 ) roadside trees were planted. These trees range in size from large- growing types to small flowering species.

Removal of dead and dangerous trees other than elms is done from the monies in this account. Any emergency short of a hurricane is handled by this account. Pruning and general care of roadside trees other than elms is done from this account.

II. Dutch Elm Disease.

The Dutch Elm Disease account is used for work connected with the Dutch Elm Disease. This includes removal of diseased and dying elms. Losses were approximately fifty ( 50 ) trees this year. It also includes sampling of trees to determine if they are infected with disease.

Dormant spraying of our most valuable elm trees is also done in an attempt to reduce losses by Dutch Elm Disease.

III. Pest Control

Pest control includes all purchases of pesticides and their application. Tent caterpillar, elm leaf beetle, Japanese beetle, wood tick, and several other insects are included in this work. Our aim in this phase of the work is to keep our trees in better appearance and health by the control of certain insects.

Poison ivy control is also carried out within this account.

IV . Squares and Triangles

The squares and triangles account is used primarily to keep the Common at Norwell Center in a presentable condition. There are several squares and triangles in town which would warrant mainte- 144 TREE WARDEN AND MOTH SUPERINTENDENT nance and it is done to some extent by private individuals. For the

Town to do all the squares and triangles work, it would necessitate a substantial increase in the present budget. V. Brush Control.

Brush control speaks for itself. It is done in cooperation with the Highway Department, with special emphasis placed on increasing the visibility of our highways. VI. Operation and Maintenance of Equipment

This account is used to operate equipment owned by the Town which includes a pick-up truck, two sprayers, one for insect control and one for poison ivy and brush control, three chain saws and various other lesser equipment.

I would like to mention an area of land known as Gaffield Park, which is located at River and Forest Streets. Although this is not under the tree department, considerable work has been done there by the tree department personnel and paid for in full by the North River Gardeners. Sections of the park have been cleared and a fireplace and benches, and swings have been built there. At this writing a sliding hill is nearly completed. This work is done with permission of the Selectmen and sponsored by the North River Gardeners for all citizens to use and enjoy. It is hoped that this facility will be put to good use.

I would like to express my thanks to other departments of the Town who cooperated with my department this year. Respectfully submitted,

Wesley H. Osborne, Jr. Tree Warden & Moth Superintendent : )

WATER COMMISSIONERS 145 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

Board of Selectmen Norwell, Massachusetts Gentlemen

The following is the "Report of the Water Board" for the year of 1961. The general water system has functioned well during the past year. Water pumped in 1961 90,000,000 gallons Number of takers as of Dec. 31, 1961 848 Services installed 33 by Dept. — 12 by Developers

( This figure subject to change. Total — 45 Pumping Stations in Operation Two At a Special Town Meeting on October 10, 1960, the Town voted under Article II to install a water main in a short section of Washington Street and in Pond Street. This work, including a connection to the Rockland-Abington System at the Town line, is now completed.

Under Articles III and IV of the same meeting the Town authorized this Board to acquire land and construct a pumping station and install connecting mains at a new well site north of Grove Street. The site was previously approved for such use by the State Depart- ment of Public Health. This installation was made during the year and the new well is now supplying water to the Town System. The well and pumping station is in a beautiful unspoiled wooded area away from other buildings. The Board invites any interested Towns- people to visit this area.

In accord with the Water Main Extension Report submitted to the 1958 Annual Town Meeting, the Town voted at the 1961 Annual Town Meeting under Article XX to install a water main on Central Street. This work is substantially complete and is the first link or section of a loop connection designed to connect the existing mains in Norwell Center with the ones in Washington Street at the inter- section of Grove Street. 146 WATER COMMISSIONERS

This loop connection is needed to effect a two way feeder system and to deliver a greater volume of water to the western area of the Town. To continue the projected yearly schedule as shown in the Report the Board is submitting an Article in the 1962 Warrant for the laying of a main in Norwell Avenue. Testing for new water sources continued during the year and your Board is now preparing to conduct tests at a new well site. This site is in the same general area but remote from the new Town well north of Grove Street. It is hoped that the finding from the tests will be ready to submit to the coming annual Town Meeting.

The pipe connecting a residence with a street main is called a service connection. During a prolonged period of abnormally cold weather in the winter of 1961 several of these connections froze. Considerable expense and effort was expended to thaw them and restore service to the effected users. However, in spite of this extra expense, the operating expenses of the Department were kept within the appropriated figure.

The Board meets on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at their office on Pleasant Street. The Townspeople are invited to attend these meetings.

The Board wishes to express its appreciation to other Town Boards and personnel for the cooperation they have given this De- partment during the year. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD F. WALSH, Chairman AUGUSTIN J. THIBODEAU JACOB LEE TURNER Board of Water Commissioners REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 147

Annual Report of the Board of Assessors

The past year marked the completion of the tax equalization program voted by the Town in 1959, at least to the extent that the new valuations were used for the 1961 assessments. But this by no means marks the end of the program as the Assessors still have much to do. Regrettably, in the haste of establishing values so that the tax bills could be sent out without excessive delay, many bills showed the various buildings on a property listed as one building, whereas they should be separated. This job must be done before the 1962 bills are sent. Furthermore, certain errors occurred in the transfer from field cards to the assessment cards— again the lack of time. Most of these have been corrected and proper abatements made, and will be checked again before bills are sent out. Also, much study must be made of land values so as to ensure thorough knowledge of the land, its character in particular, and in many cases to clarify its location so that its value can be related to comparable pieces, and to the fair market value. During the work of the past year we have found many discrepancies in the preliminary Assessors Maps, and the study of this in itself is a sizeable job. Only after these changes are made will we consider accepting the final maps and making further payments for this work.

On the whole, the taxpayers appear well satisfied with the results of the equalization. As always in such a program, some people are hurt by the increase in their valuations, but most of them realize that in the past they have not carried their share of the load. To the Assessors, the most disturbing factor is to have taxpayers make a personal issue out of their assessment. To treat all, friend, stranger, old and young, alike is the first requirement of an Assessor, and this should be respected by everyone andtheproblem so approached. Of course, during the past year, more abatement requests than usual were received, but the number was not as high as expected in a year when changes have been made, and the majority were settled with complete satisfaction' for all concerned.

The required test for the correctness of the assessed values is a yearly study of current sales on the open market and one of the jobs in the ensuing year will be a careful survey of the current market and its relationship to the assessed values. It is now required that monthly reports of these figures also be forwarded to the Department 148 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS of Corporations and Taxation. Recent study shows that recent sales have been very close to assessed values.

At this writing we cannot say what the impact of the Springfield case will be on Norwell's assessing policies. We will not, however, be seriously affected by this court decision as all properties are assessed on a uniform percentage basis. We expect a decision soon from the Department of Corporations and Taxation as to future State policies.

We wish at this time to thank Mr. John D. Hewitt for his continued interest and cooperation on our assessing problems. He has been invaluable and his industry and ability have gone far beyond his compensation. We hope that we will be able to obtain his supporting services each year in the future so that continuity will prevail in our assessing practices when we deal the first of each year with new and remodeled properties, and review of older properties, and that he will be available to consult on current problems. The recapitulation figures for the year follow:

1961 RECAPITULATION TOWN Appropriated at Annual Town Meeting $1,027,015.30 From Available Funds 175,723.31 $1,202,738.61 Amount necessary to satisfy final court judgments 750.00 Deficits due to abatements 1958-1959 556.85 Other amount to be raised — Hurricane Donna 6,277.14 STATE: Tax and Assessments: 1961 1960 Under- Estimates estimates State Parks and Reservations $2,401.73 $407.33 Audit: Town Accounts 120.33 State Assessment 165.08 23.68

$2,687.14 $431.01 $3,118.15 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 149

COUNTY: Tax and Assessments County Tax 15,130.52 Tuberculosis Hospital 7,950.25 23,080.77

OVERLAY of current year 50 000.00

GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $1,286,521.52

ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax 88,252.77 Corporation Taxes 12,537.61 Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land 17.34

Old Age Tax ( Meals ) 1,109.55 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 64,000.00 Licenses 1,800.00 Fines 350.00 General Government 900.00 Protection of Persons and Property 60.00 Health and Sanitation 2,800.00

Charities ( other than federal grants ) 2,000.00

Old Age Assistance ( other than

federal grants ) 8,000.00 Veterans' Services 1,000.00 Schools 16,875.39

Public Service ( Water ) 20,000.00 Interest 1,400.00 State Assistance for School Construction 27,000.00

Total Estimated Receipts $248,102.66 Overestimates— County Tax $10.05 From Available Funds March 6, 1961 Dog Tax 1,122.19 Free Cash 143,301.12 October 10, 1960 Free Cash 31,300.00

Total Available Funds $175,733.36 150 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $423,836.02

Net Amount to be raised by Taxation $862,685.50 TOTAL TAX LEVIED PoUs-No. 1388 Tax $2,776.00 Personal Property Valuation $567,280.00 Tax 34,036.80 Real Estate Valuation $13,764,545.00 Tax 825,872.70

$862,685.50 1961 TABLE OF AGGREGATES Indiv. Corp. Total Number of Persons Assessed Personal Estate Only 49 13 62 Real Estate Only 1720 59 1779 Both Personal and Real Estate 117 20 137

Total Number of Persons Assessed 1978 Number of Polls Assessed 1388

Value of Assessed Personal Estate Stock in Trade 79,050.00 Machinery 17,900.00 Live Stock 5,480.00 Other Tangible Personal Property 464,850.00

Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate $567,280.00 Value of Assessed Real Estate Land exclusive of Buildings $3,714,070.00 Buildings exclusive of Land 10,050,475.00

Total Value of Assessed Real Estate $13,764,545.00

TOTAL VALUE OF ASSESSED ESTATE $14,331,825.00 Tax Rate per $1,000 $60.00 (School Tax- $35.00) (General Tax— 25.00) REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 151

Taxes for State, County, and Town Purposes Including Overlay On Personal Estate $34,036.80 On Real Estate 825,872.70 On Polls 2,776.00

Total Taxes Assessed $862,685.50

Number of Live Stock Estimated under Section 36, Chapter 59 Horses 37

Cows ( Milch ) 3 Yearlings 7 Sheep 50 Fowl 475 All Other — Donkey s 3 Number of Acres of Land Assessed 1 1,562 Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed 1,453

ABATEMENTS PERSONAL PROPERTY Requests for Abatement— 13 Requests Granted — 13 Requests Denied — 0 Amount Abated $265.50 REAL ESTATE Requests for Abatement — 369 Requests Granted — 286 Requests Denied — 81 Amount Abated $23,269.50 REQUESTS FOR STATUTORY EXEMPTION Requests Granted — 1 00 Requests Denied — 7 Amount Exempted $12,825.00 Respectfully submitted, W. CLARKE ATWATER, Chairman EARLE F. ALLEN PAUL B. MacDONALD Board of Assessors :

152 BOARD OF HEALTH

Report of the Board of Health

Gentlemen

The year 1961 was a particularly lethal one for housecats on

the highways of Norwell. ( In 1960 it was Pole Cats that got it in

the neck. ) The removal of dead animals from the roads is a function of the Board of Health which we would be pleased to have assigned to someone else. To date we have had no takers. Never- theless, the Board plans to make an extra effort in this direction in 1962.

Town Dump— This is another headache that the Board would be glad to do without. However, there seems to be no other authority to which this job can logically be given. The activity at the Dump continues to increase as the population grows and as more and more items which come into the home are wrapped in disposable packages. In order to keep the Dump reasonably neat we have had to ask for additional funds this year. These funds will be used for bulldozing, gravel, the poisoning program and a custodian. With the coopera-

tion of the Townspeople and the new custodian, it is hoped that the cost of general maintenance will not grow proportionately with the growth of the Town, so that some general improvements can be undertaken.

You may be interested to know that the U.S. Wildlife Service, Rodent Control Division, under whose supervision the semi-annual rat poisoning is conducted, estimates that we are getting an 85 to 90% kill. We are also advised that this has no relation to the number

of seagulls at the Dump. ( One citizen has told us that if he were a seagull, he would have stayed away from the Dump up until three

years ago when we started the present program. )

Other activities — Eventually we will get out of direct participation in these too. By that, we mean that sooner or later Norwell will have to have a salaried Health Agent as do many of the surrounding towns. It is hoped that this change can be put off for a number

of years as it will add materially to the cost of this department. Clinics sponsored by the Board of Health for the well being of the Townspeople: Polio

DPT — ( Pre-school and in the schools )

Rabies ( Over 600 announcement cards mailed ) On January 26, 1961 we adopted a new Plumbing Code that )

BOARD OF HEALTH 153 was formulated by the State Examiners of Plumbers. We now have a Plumbing Inspector as well as a Deputy Inspector. To date they have made 75 inspections.

On August 4, 1961 we adopted new sewage regulations. During 1961 we approved 47 sewage permits. Each of these required at least two visits to the property by at least one member of the Board. The health program in the schools was carried on as usual, with the help of the School Nurse, School Physician, School Dentist and Dental Hygienist. The annual pre-school physical examinations were conducted in May. Following, in addition to the foregoing, is a list of the ever- increasing, routine work carried on by the Board: Inspections — at least twice yearly Nursing Homes 3 Motels 4 Restaurants 6 Schools 4 Trailer Parks 2 Kindergartens 4 Milk 6 Public Toilets Numerous Records Kept Communicable Diseases Animal Bites

Premature Births ( Aid given as needed Bacterial Swabs taken 204 Care of Tuberculosis Patients Water samples analyzed Issued milk and food licenses Issued Motel, Tourist Court and Trailer Park licenses Dead animals removed from highway

( Including flat cats ) The members of the Board wish to thank the secretarial help of the Town Hall, the Town Clerk, the Selectmen and the Advisory Board few: their cooperation during the year 1961. Respectfully submitted, LORING L. WADSWORTH, Chairman KATHERINE R. FULLER PAUL W. KEEFE :

154 INDUSTRIAL AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Report of Development and Industrial Commission

Board of Selectmen Norwell, Massachusetts

Gentlemen

Submitted herewith is the report of the Norwell Development and Industrial Commission for the year ended December 31, 1961. Members of the Commission have met with representatives of firms or groups contemplating this Town as a site for their businesses.

We have studied and sought advice from others as to the suit- ability of all areas in the Town which could be set aside for industrial purposes. Therefore, we are recommending for consideration at the coming Town Meeting that the area north of Grove Street and west of Prospect Street to the Hingham boundary be rezoned for industry only. As of this date, in our opinion this area of approximately 370 acres is the best available land for industrial development in the Town and

it should be reserved at this time for demands in the future.

Mr. Charles Crombie, a member of the Norwell Commission, is presently serving as our representative to and as a Director of The Southeast Expressway Regional Development Commission. We are coordinating our efforts with other towns contiguous with the Expressway.

The Pond Street industrial area which was approved last year has already been furnished with water to make this area more attractive to potential users. Considerable interest has been evidenced here. Development of industry in the Pond Street area and the Grove

Street area, if approved, must be considered as a long-range program. Any building in the immediate future is not in sight. Nevertheless, we feel quite strongly that we must prepare for future growth, and that it would be sound business practice to rezone this land. Respectfully submitted, Henry Abrahams, Chairman John E. Andrews, Clerk Charles Crombie Dennis F. Mederos DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION :

JAMES LIBRARY I55

Report of the James Library

To the Board of Selectmen Norwell, Massachusetts Gentlemen The James Library has, for another year, continued to serve the Town of Norwell. With the advent of the new high school, the Library has served to augment the facilities which the Town provides for its school-age readers. Students are still constantly using the facilities of the Library for study and work projects assigned by the schools. As the Town has grown, the Library has endeavored to meet the rising number of calls made upon it. Our two librarians, Mrs. Ed- mund Anderson and Mrs. Gustave Roubound, have given unsparingly of their time to provide guidance and assistance to Townspeople seeking reading matter. Among the physical accomplishments of the past year in the building itself is the new vinyl flooring which covers the first floor and the installation of new shelves to meet the increasing need for book storage space. Other shelves have been moved to the second floor, which houses the reference works and is used for study and research.

It is hoped that the future will bring to the James Library new lighting, which is badly needed, particularly on the second floor, as well as an examination of the building's roof. The building itself, although antiquated, remains a center of learning in Norwell and will continue as such as long as people desire to read, Respectfully submitted, Victor H. Carpenter, Chairman William C. Bennett Quentin Coons Mildred Hastings Harriet L. Meyer 156 REPORT OF TREASURER

REPORT OF TREASURER

Cash on hand January 1, 1961 $1,140,745.69 Receipts for year 1,652,749.67

$2,793,495.36 Payments for year $2,220,975.21 Balance December 31, 1961 572,520.15

$2,793,495.36

EIGHTY- FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT OF COFFIN CEMETERY AND CHARITY FUND Amount of Fund $2,000.00

Interest available January 1, 1961 $788.68 Interest added during 1961 105.53

894.21 Withdrawn during 1961 0

Available January 1, 1962 $894.21 SEVENTY -SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF ABIGAIL T. OTIS POOR FUND Amount of Fund $2,000.00

Interest available January 1, 1961 $700.25 Interest added during 1961 102.19

$802.44 Withdrawn during 1961 14.48

Available January 1, 1962 $787.96

SEVENTY- SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF ABIGAIL T. OTIS CEMETERY FUND Amount of Fund $1,000.00

Interest available January 1, 1961 $236.88 Interest added during 1961 46.81

$283.69 REPORT OF TREASURER 157

Withdrawn during 1961

Available January 1, 1962 $283.69

SEVENTY -SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF ABIGAIL T. OTIS TOMB FUND Amount of Fund $500.00 Interest available January 1,1961 $120.34 Interest added during 1961 23.46

$143.80 Withdrawn during 1961 0

Available January 1, 1962 $143.80

THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ANNABEL WAKEFIELD POOR FUND Amount of Fund $1,000.00

Interest available January 1, 1961 $979.47 Interest added during 1961 74.91

1,054.38 Withdrawn during 1961 0

Interest available January 1, 1962 $1,054.38

THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ANNABEL WAKEFIELD LIBRARY FUND Amount of Fund $100.00

Interest available January 1, 1961 $27.13 Interest added during 1961 4.72

$31.85 Withdrawn during 1961 0

Interest available January 1, 1962 $31.85

WASHINGTON STREET CEMETERY FUND

Balance January 1, 1961 $5,247.66 Received for sale of lots 292.50 158 REPORT OF TREASURER

Interest added during 1961 197.03

$5,737.19 Withdrawn during 1961 0

Balance January 1, 1962 $5,737.19

FRED B. CLAPP CEMETERY FUND Amount of Fund $1,000.00

Interest available January 1, 1961 0 Interest added during 1961 37.50 Paid to Pinehurst Cemetery Corp. 37.50 Interest available January 1, 1962 0

SARAH A. SAWYER CEMETERY FUND Amount of Fund $200.00 in custody of Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Interest available January 1, 1961 $19.59 Interest added during 1961 4.12

$23.71 Withdrawn during 1961 5.00

Interest available January 1, 1962 $18.71 CHARLES H. PIKE CEMETERY FUND Amount of Fund $200.00 Interest available January f, 1961 $8.22 Interest added during 1961 7.00

$15.22 Withdrawn during 1961 3.50

Interest available January 1, 1962 $11.72 STABILIZATION FUND

Balance in Fund January 1, 1961 — Principal $30,000.00 Interest 530.66

$30,530.66 Appropriated in 1961 70,000.00 Interest added in 1961 1,341.18 REPORT OF TREASURER 159

Accrued interest on U.S. Bonds to 11/15/61 800.00

Balance in Fund— Principal and Interest—

January 1, 1962 $102,671.84 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS

With- TntPT*pSkt-Li I Ivl L Name of Fund Amount Interest drawals Balance Eliza Josselyn $200.00 $ 7.7b $ o.ou $ 16.12 bamuel C Cudwortn 200.00 o.74 U.00 40.05 1 o o o CO 01 Prudence C. Delano 300.00 12. oo o.uu 52.21 Nancy Hersey 100.00 4.09 0.00 12.55 Mary 0. Robbins 200.00 O.4oQ A Q U.UU Charles H. Merritt 100.00 4.UZa no U.UU 1U. ID James W. Sampson 250.00 10.29 0.00 33.15 Susan C. Damon 100.00 4.39 0.00 20.47 Davis Damon 100.00 4.62 0 00 26 71 Anson Robbins 100.00 4.39 0 00 21.16 George H. Bates 100.00 4 16 0.00 14.49 Adeline Payne &

Benjamin Jacobs 200.00 O. U vj \J. KJ\J ^7 QQ

N. P. Brownell 150.00 «J. I/O 0 00 14J.TC. UO06 George Otis Torrey 185.48 7 Q1 n nn O 1. oo Emma J. Turner Damon 150.00 ^ 76 0 00 O.8 101 Leaffie B. Curtis Miller 150.00 6.43 3.00 23.88 Stockbridge Cemetery 540. 92 27.73 0.00 219.94 Betsey Tolman 100.00 4.44 0.00 22.41

George P. Clapp $100.00 $ 5.14 $ 0.00 $ 41.32 Thomas Sampson 75.00 3.26 0.00 15.16 John H. Knapp 100.00 4.50 0.00 23.72 Albert S. Greene 200.00 13.85 0.00 180.64 Charles Tolman 300.00 15.11 0.00 115.05 Chester S. Barker 100.00 4.56 0.00 25.36 Samuel D. Stetson 75.00 3.10 0.00 10.41 Sarah T. David 75.00 3.10 0.00 10.45 Melvin Little 200.00 9.30 0.00 55.54 E. Chamberlain & M. Tyler 100.00 4.48 0.00 23.30 Gad Leavitt 100.00 5.40 0.00 48.41 F

160 REPORT OF TREASURER

With- Interest Name of Fund Amount Interest drawals Balance

Samuel Eels 100.00 4.54 0.00 25.16 Abbie S. Bates 200.00 18.77 15.00 305.24 Olive A. Brigham 100.00 4.09 3.50 9.02 Benjamin P. Nichols 75.00 2.85 3.50 .04 Timothy Chapman 100.00 3.79 3.50 .61 Lewis W. Kilburn 100.00 3.79 3.50 .61 W. Wallace Farrar 200.00 7.88 6.00 11.64 Robert K. Stoddard 150.00 6.10 6.00 12.95 Henry L. Nichols 100.00 3.86 4.00 1.99 Wilbur Nichols 100.00 3.86 3.50 3.12 Charles E. Brewster 100.00 3.79 4.00 .13 Maurice E. Pratt 100.00 3.82 4.00 1.18 Vadilla A. Damon 200.00 8.10 4.00 18.94 Floretta Whiting 100.00 3.92 6.50 2.15 Martha E. French 100.00 3.79 3.50 .45 Peter Tomansen 50.00 1.94 1.75 1.27 Rufus H. Binney 200.00 7.86 6.00 10.86 Arthur Stoddard 100.00 3.98 5.00 5.21 Herbert T. Howard 100.00 3.98 5.00 5.21 NeUie & Willard Thatcher 50.00 1.90 1.75 .22 Alpheus Thomas 100.00 3.79 3.50 .77 George Wilder & Asa Vining 100.00 3.82 3.50 2.13 Rufus H. Binney — Flower Fund 200.00 8.60 5.00 33.88 Robert J. Coulter 100.00 3.98 5.50 4.71 John M. Hall, Lot-4 1 100.00 4.12 5.50 8.69 100.00 4. 12 5.50 8.69 Alice K. Henderson 100.00 3.92 5.50 3.02 Walter A. Wood 90.00 3.64 5.00 5.81 John M. Hall, Lot-34F 100.00 4.10 5.00 8.79 Chester A. Robinson 100.00 4.01 10.00 3.20 William Purtle 100.00 3.79 3.50 .45 John R. Collamore 200.00 8.21 14.75 16.02 John J. McGrail 100.00 3.79 3.50 .45 Louis W. Wheeler 100.00 4.10 5.00 8.79 REPORT OF TREASURER 161

With- Interest Name of Fund Amount Interest drawals Balance

Charles E. Chadwick$200.00 $ 7.99 $ 6.00 $ 14.85 Conrad Willers 200.00 7.88 8.00 10.35 o r- Walter R. Hall 100.00 no 5.UU 5.4b

Albert I. Farrar 200.00 O.ft DO^ O.r \J\Jno 9Q A7 Charles Holden 100.00 3.94 3.50 5.33

Lillie C. Wilder 200.00 1 1 Oft 4 00 1 00 1 ft

George V. Jackson 50.00 1 97 2 00 2 77 Lorenzo D. F.

Marston 50.00 1 90 1 ^0 79

Hilda S. Currie 100.00 *±. 1 o 1 0 4Q Neil D. Dwyer 100.00 Q QA o. ou O. JO

G. (\A ^ no. 1 1 GSk Ray Clark 150.00 1 1 . DO H. Elizabeth Turner 150.00 b.U4 o.uuPi on 1 1 CQ Charles A. & Elizabeth Bates 100.00 3.98 5.00 5.07 Florence A. Wiggin 100.00 3.96 4.75 5.17 Joseph E. Reagan 200.00 8.03 13.50 11.75 George A. Poole 150.00 6.08 4.75 12.90 M. Josephine Farrar, Flower Fund 500.00 20.18 12.50 47.31 Bessie P. Keene 200.00 7.93 18.50 6.65 Eva Delaney 200.00 8.32 4.75 24.62 Minot F. Williamson 200.00 7.95 15.00 8.67 Muriel Smellie 50.00 1.90 2.00 .70 John W. Ekstrom 100.00 3.96 3.00 6.52 Anna M. Carey 200.00 8.38 3.25 27.62 Robert Withers 100.00 4.00 5.00 5.95 Anna Curtis, Flower Fund 100.00 3.92 3.00 6.33 Mabel T. Rowell 200.00 8.14 6.00 18.94 Truman C. Crowner 100.00 4.07 2.75 9.34 Albin J. Johnson 50.00 1.90 1.75 1.13 Charles Cutler 200.00 8.32 5.50 24.61 Frank E. Lind & Henry G. Burnside 200.00 8.12 9.00 16.31 William W. Leonard 200.00 7.90 8.50 10.69 W. H. Sharp 100.00 3.90 1.75 5.78 James T. Murray 30.00 1.12 1.00 .21 Mrs. Henry Hines 50.00 1.90 1.00 1.72 162 REPORT OF TREASURER

With- Interest Name of Fund Amount Interest drawals Balance

Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Young $100.00 $ 4.07 $ 4.50 $ 8.06 J. W. Hall & B. E. Hall 200.00 8.29 5.50 23.38 Anna Curtis 200.00 8.36 5.50 24.97 Thomas B. Gallagher 100.00 4.04 4.75 6.61 Mr Rr Mrs F

VVIIloUI i-^dlllUIl 7^ on 2.87 3.50 .68

Id LI ILK XVCI Ills 7^ on 2.94 1.75 4.25

RprfUCI Hidri fi TV/TnpFn1V1CLV_1 CIUUC11HHpn i 00 00 4.00 4.50 6.22

i VjrU.oLcll r\. rVIltlcloUIl 1 ooKJ\J. KJVJno 3.92 2.75 5.31 Herman H. Kenney 100.00 3.82 3.50 2.13 Carl W. Buckler 100.00 3.86 2.50 3.99 Sigurd & Belle Sjurson 50.00 1.90 1.00 1.72 Harold & Ellie Osborne 100.00 3.79 3.50 .45 Mary Curtis 400.00 16.17 5.50 39.30 Henry N. Powers 200.00 7.97 5.25 14.52 Alexander Black 50.00 1.90 1.00 1.72 Edward P. Keefe 50.00 1.90 1.00 1.72 Edward P. Keefe 200.00 7.92 5.00 13.21 Joseph R. Mason 200.00 7.88 6.00 11.65 Wallace H. Damon 200.00 7.92 5.50 13.22 Ainslie 200.00 7.92 5.50 13.22 Frank S. & L. Carrie Staples 200.00 7.74 7.50 6.72 Mrs. Charles Little 150.00 5.80 3.50 5.66 William Shimmin 125.00 4.76 3.50 2.33 Alice M. McHardie 125.00 4.76 3.50 2.33 Mrs. Samuel Olson 100.00 3.82 1.75 3.96 Edith C. Hall 100.00 3.82 2.50 2.46 Geraldine B. Rosebach 100.00 3.82 2.00 3.46 Alfred G. Howes 200.00 7.69 3.50 8.00 Robert W. Webb 150.00 5.80 1.75 7.78 Charles A. Snell 100.00 3.15 1.00 2.53 Marshall W. & Hassie T. Grigsby 200.00 7.58 3.50 4.91 REPORT OF TREASURER 163

With- Interest Name of Fund Amount Interest drawals Balance

Grace E. Murphy 100.00 6.11 1.00 2. 86 Joseph A. Studley 200.00 7.5b O.UU 7.5bi-j err* O 1 A Archie F. Merritt 100.00 6. 14 0.00 o. 14 Michael L. Cullinan or Mary L. Bennett 200.00 .63 0.00 .63 Bessie Keene & Perley Keene 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 William J. Gunn 150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Carrie W. Keene 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Marie P. Martin 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Carl Frederickson 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Herman P. & John D. Dickman 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

$19,546.40 $765.77 $474.00 $2,433.23

Respectfully submitted,

ELIZABETH J. POWER, Town Treasurer : :

164 POLICE DEPARTMENT

Report of the Police Department

Board of Selectmen Town of Norwell Gentlemen and Citizens of Norwell The year 1961 has been decisive in the orderly growth of the Police Department. It marks the first year of a twenty- four hour patrol. The soundness of this decision is reflected in our statistics. By having the cruiser actually on patrol twenty-four hours per day, time and consequently lives have been saved in response to accidents, prowlers, breaks, etc.

We are indebted to our brother Town departments for their close cooperation. The Auxiliary Police under Mr. Clarke Atwater, donated many hours assisting with traffic, lost children, etc. The Road Surveyor, Arnold Joseph and his crew have been very helpful with regards to safety for the motoring public. The Communi- cation Center has proved itself beyond our fondest hopes, and from a mercenary standpoint, has saved the town money by combining communication needs of the several emergency departments. In summary, the cooperation enjoyed between Town departments radiates from the harmony of the Board of Selectmen and their willingness to assist with common problems.

The following is a partial list of our activities for 1961

Police Calls 4,237 Arrests 81 Ambulance Trips 34 Court Appearances 209

Accidents ( Motor Vehicle ) 70 Court Complaints 138 Violation Citations 673 Breaking & Entry 36 Defective Equipment Tags 810 Larceny 45 Summons Served 85 Investigations 512 Stolen Cars 8 Parking Tickets 27 Emergency Messages 27 Prowlers 33 Insane Commitments 2 Mutual Aid 45

Respectfully submitted,

KENNETH J. BRADEEN, Chief :

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 165 Report of the By-Laws Committee

To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell Gentlemen

The following is the report of the By-Laws Committee for the year ending December 31, 1961. The revised By-Laws adopted by the Town were forwarded to and approved by the Attorney General, published in accordance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth and prepared for printing and distribution. Copies of the revised By-Laws and other rules and regulations of the Town should be available for purchase from the Town Clerk early in March, 1962. The By-Laws Committee wishes to thank the Town Clerk, Nellie L. Sparrell, for her cooperation and thoughtful assistance. We feel that mention should also be made of the special clerical assistance given us by Jean L. Cleary and Emily J. Paradise.

Respcectully submitted, WILLIAM B. SOUTHWORTH, Chairman DAVID LEE TURNER, Clerk HORACE ROSS SANBORN VINCENT DONALD WHITTEMORE By-Laws Committee 166 REPORT OF TOWN COLLECTOR

Report of the Town Collector

1958 REAL ESTATE

Refunds $ 126.00 Abated $ 126.00

1959 REAL ESTATE

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 1,938.59 Returned to Treasurer $ 1,700.24 Abatement Adjusted 3.50 Abated 241.85

$ 1,942.09 $ 1,942.09

1960 REAL ESTATE

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 38,206.59 Returned to Treasurer $ 35,686.33 Refunds 471.74 Abated 550.90 Tax Titles 2,441.10

$ 38,678.33 $ 38,678.33

1961 REAL ESTATE

Committed $826,850.70 Returned to Treasurer $756,876.00 Refunds 14,343.51 Abated 36,193.50 Credit Balance 109.87 Tax Titles 3,564.00 Outstanding 12/31/61 44,670.58

$841,304.08 $841,304.08

1958 PERSONAL PROPERTY

Abatement Rescinded $ 43.00 Returned to Treasurer $ 43.00

1959 PERSONAL PROPERTY

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 63.00 Returned to Treasurer $ 35.00 Abated 28.00

63.00 63.00 REPORT OF TOWN COLLECTOR 167

1960 PERSONAL PROPERTY

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 735.00 Returned to Treasurer 672.00 Abated 14.00 Outstanding 12/31/61 49.00

735.00 735.00

1961 PERSONAL PROPERTY

Committed $ 34,036.80 Returned to Treasurer $ 33,157.80 Refunds 63.00 Abated 292.50 Outstanding 12/31/61 649.50

$ 34,099.80 $ 34,099.80

1959 POLLS

Outstanding 12/31/60 6.00 Returned to Treasurer 8.00 Auditor's Adjustment 2.00

8.00 8.00

1960 POLLS

Outstanding 12/31/60 54.00 Returned to Treasurer 32.00 Outstanding 12/31/61 22.00

54.00 54.00

1961 POLLS

Committed 3,062.00 Returned to Treasurer $ 2,592.00 Refunds 10.00 Abated 430.00 Outstanding 12/31/61 50.00

$ 3,072.00 $ 3,072.00

1957 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE

Abatements Rescinded $ 33.36 Returned to Treasurer $ 33.36

1958 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE

Abatements Rescinded $ 21.59 Returned to Treasurer $ 21.59 168 REPORT OF TOWN COLLECTOR

1959 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE

Outstanding 12/31/60 2,126.32 Returned to Treasurer 1,439.09 Abatements Rescinded 164.67 Abated 1,069.08 Auditor's Adjustment 207.89 Adjusted 16.36 Credit Balance 25.65

2,524.53 $ 2,524.53

1960 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 16,520.50 Returned to Treasurer $ 32,909.91 Committed 21,483.17 Abated 5,403.81 Refunds 1,789.38 Outstanding 12/31/61 1,479.33

$ 39,793.05 $ 39,793.05

1961 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE

Committed $ 95,752.74 Returned to Treasurer $ 80,082.97 Refunds 4,123.27 Abated 7,822.95 Outstanding 12/31/61 11,970.09

$ 99,876.01 $ 99,876.01

WATER RATES

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 5,094.30 Returned to Treasurer $ 30,635.21 Committed 33,581.38 Abated 345.65 Refunds 33.98 Water Liens 1,400.30 Credit Balance 2.10 Outstanding 12/31/61 6,330.60

$ 38,711.76 $ 38,711.76

1960 WATER LIENS

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 284.41 Returned to Treasurer $ 284.41

1961 WATER LIENS

Committed $ 1,400.30 Returned to Treasurer $ 1,245.93 Refunds 54.09 Outstanding 12/31/61 208.46

$ 1,454.39 $ 1,454.39 REPORT OF TOWN COLLECTOR 169

WASHINGTON STREET CEMETERY

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 120.00 Returned to Treasurer $ 347.00 Committed 769.00 Abated 64.00 Outstanding 12/31/61 478.00

$ 889.00 889.00

TRAILER FEES

Committed $ 1,912.00 Returned to Treasurer $ 1,908.00 Abated 4.00

$ 1.912.00 $ 1,912.00

PUBLIC WELFARE

Outstanding 12/31/60 $ 154.88 Returned to Treasurer $ 154.88

OLD AGE ASSISTANCE

Committed $ 464.20 Returned to Treasurer $ 464.20

CIVIL DEFENSE — AMBULANCE SERVICE

Committed $ 887.80 Returned to Treasurer $ 672.00 Outstanding 12/31/61 215.80

$ 887.80 $ 887.80

Fees, Costs and Charges - collected and returned to Treasurer $ 1,138.02 Interest- collected and returned to Treasurer 1,186.53 Municipal Lien Certificates 447.00

DONALD C. WILDER Town Collector :

170 PUBLIC WELFARE REPORT

PUBLIC WELFARE REPORT — 1961

Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen During the year 1961, the number of cases and aid granted under General Relief was the lowest for many years, if not in the history of the Town. Under Disability Assistance there was no aid granted during the year.

The number of cases receiving aid under Old Age Assistance re- mained about the same as the previous year. Rates for hospitals and nursing homes were increased during the year and will increase again during 1962. Medical Assistance for the Aged, a category started during 1960, requires large expenditures as it involves hospital, doctor, nursing home, and often large medication bills. Expenditures under this category are running high, and as 1961 was our first full year, we have no comparisons. The work load of the director and clerk has increased due to added investigations and reports. Reimbursements from the Federal Government and the State have increased and are being received regularly. The total amount spent for aid in 1961 (all categories) was $41,900.27 but the actual cost to the Town was only $4,517.70. This is the lowest since Old Age Assistance first came into being. The cost of administration and expenses (all categories ) was $8,640.75. Reimbursements left the actual Town expense at $2,200.19. Total expense to the Town for Aid, Administration and Expense was $6,717.89 as compared to $13,091. 70for 1960. Complete figures for each category will be found in the Town Accountant's report.

APPROPRIATIONS AND RECEIPTS- 1961 Board Salaries $600.00 AID Town Appropriation 44,000.00 Balance all Federal Accounts 1/1/61 29,541.74 Receipts added Federal Accounts 1961 21,537.37 Receipts from State 1961— to E & D 14,005.30 Receipts from Other Towns — to E & D 619.08

110,303.49 PUBLIC WELFARE REPORT 171

ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENSE Town Appropriation 3,000.00 Balance Federal Account 1/1/61 3,957.34 Receipts added Federal Account 1961 4,293.71 Receipts from State— to E & D 2,146.85

13,397.90

TOTAL 123,701.39

EXPENDITURES - 1961 Aid — Town Account 26,839.40 Aid — Federal Account 15,060.87

41,900.27 Administration, Expenses and Salaries — Town 3,600.00 Administration and Expenses — Federal 5,040.75

8,640.75 BALANCE — Federal Account December 31, 1961 Aid 36,018.24 Administration and Expense 3,210.30

39,228.54 To E & D Account (State and Other Towns) 16,771.23 To E & D Account (Balance Town Account) 17,160.60

33,931.83

TOTAL 123,701.39 Net Cost to Town — Aid $4,517.70 Net Cost to Town — Administration and Expense $2,200.19 Recoveries from Aid Granted $6,259.84 Received from Meal Tax $1,220.80 Respectfully submitted, Board of Public Welfare JOHN D. LINDJSAi MINNA R. SENGER RALPH H. COLEMAN, Chairman :

172 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

Report of the Emergency Communications Center

In reporting for the Communications Center for the second full year of operation, we are pleased to report on the continued importance the Center plays in the handling of all types of emergency problems which arise in Norwell.

With calm efficiency, the Police, Fire, ambulance and all other emergencies have been handled in a manner which does credit to all operators— the Town Hall staff who handle the calls during business hours, and those who cover the night and week end shifts. The loyalty and regularity with which the operators cover their regular shifts, week after week, month after month, is an indication of how seriously these volunteers take their responsibility and we all, as residents, owe them a great debt of gratitude. We hope the taxpayers will be willing to increase their compensation, as requested by us, to $1.00 an hour as an expression of appreciation for a job well done.

This rate is still below Communications Center wages in adjoining towns, Centers which have started since Norwell found the need of such an operation, and certainly is only partial compensation for such a responsibility. For the figures of the number of calls handled by the Center, we refer you to the reports of the Fire and Police Departments. These figures of course do not include the many miscellaneous calls and radio conversations.

The undersigned wish again to thank all connected with the operation of the Center for their loyalty and efficiency during the past year. Respectfully submitted, W. CLARKE ATWATER KENNETH J. BRADEEN WARREN P. MERRITT

Report of the Veterans' Agent

Gentlemen Under Chapter 115, G.L., Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Veterans' Agent is authorized to give assistance to Veterans and their families. In order that the Town may be reimbursed 50% of authorized expenditures, as provided by law, the Agent must spend many hours of investigation, submitting innumerable forms, and making :

173 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE sure all of this information is in the hands of the Commissioner of Veterans' Services within the specified time limit. The annual budget for Veterans' Benefits for the Town of Nor- well runs between $7,000 and $10,000 a year in normal times. Strikes or labor disputes could double this amount. The $300 yearly expense account now allotted the Veterans' Agent is inadequate to cover the cost of necessary supplies, sta- tionery, postage and investigations. This fact, and the added fact that the Agent receives no salary, would not attract any future can- didates for this appointment if the present Agent were unable to continue to perform these duties. During the year 1961 approximately 500 hours have been spent by the Veterans' Agent for the assistance of Veterans and their dependents. Respectfully submitted,

LEONARD J. COX Veterans' Agent

REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Board of Selectmen Norwell, Massachusetts Gentlemen

Number of Nursing Visits 1039 Infant Welfare Visits 61 Antepartal Visits 21 Postpartel Visits 43 Well Child Conference 9 Immunization Clinics 4 Tuberculosis follow-up calls 3 In-service course in Eye and Ear Testing Conferences with Public Health Officials... 9 Respectfully submitted, CATHERINE A. ROE Public Health Nurse 174 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Report of the School Committee

To The Citizens of Norwell,

At the regular meeting held March 18, 1961, the Committee organized as follows:-

George H. Whitcher, Jr., Chairman Nellie L. Sparrell, Secretary.

The Committee has conformed to Public Law 626 ( so-called open meeting law ) by posting notice of each meeting, whether regular or special twenty-four hours ahead. Regular meetings have been held on the second Wednesday of each month, which have been quite generally attended by the Press, Advisory Board members assigned to us and by the public in general.

Bids for materials, supplies and/ or services calling for the expenditure of $300. or more, have been advertised for in sealed bids, which in turn have been opened publicly and contracts awarded accordingly. FURNITURE 300 chairs for auditorium

J. L. Hammett #250 chair $4.32 each Mainco #90 IE 3.60 each Gledhill Bros. #875 3.80 each Awarded to: J. L. Hammett at $4.32 each LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD BASEBALL BACK-STOP Shaw Sporting Goods Co. $550.00 Bay State Fence Co. 450.00 Reliable Fence Co. 463.00 Awarded to: Reliable Fence Co. $463.00 SHOULDER PADS Weymouth Sporting Goods $625.00 A. C. Grady 654.90 Rawling 621.00 Spaulding Shaw's Sporting Goods 576.88 Clark & Harris 655.00 E. F. Holland 598.70 W. Brine Co. 560.40 $351 MacGregor 209

Awarded to:W. Brine Co. $560.40 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 175 DRAPES- COLE SCHOOL Spinning Wheel $ 795.00 Eureka Upholstering 649.00 Mayflower Textiles 589.74 Harry Attleman Co. 1,111.83 Mass. Motion Picture 1,050.00 Awarded to: Mayflower Textiles $589.74

PARKING LOT- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL- HARD TOP Southeastern of Cape Cod at Raynham $2,350.Q0 Warren Bros., Cambridge 2,450.00 Tri-Mark Construction, Inc., Dorchester 2,086.00 Old Colony Construction of Quincy 2,266.00 Awarded to: Tri-Mark Construction

FUEL & MILKBIDS — fortheSchool Year — Sept. 1961— June, 1962 FUEL #2 Fox L^ill Oil Co.— posted retail price on date of delivery less preferential discount of 2c\ Alvin Hollis & Co. —discount price of .005 per gal. from area posted price at time of delivery. Joseph Ingle & Son— Quincy Tank Car price at time of deliver + .033 per gal.

Awarded to: Albert Culver Co. with lot bid of 10.9 + 1.7$ per gallon = 12.6^ per gal.

FUEL #5 Bridgewater Ice & Coal $3,535 per barrel Brockton Ice & Coal $3.5798 per barrel New England Petroleum 3.81 per barrel Quincy Oil Co. 3.729 per barrel Awarded to Bridgewater Ice & Coal— $3,535 per barrel

FUEL #6 Bridgewater Ice & Coal $2,755 per barrel Brockton Ice & Coal 2.8198 per barrel New England Petroleum 3.06 per barrel Quincy Oil Co. 2.969 per barrel Awarded to: Bridgewater Ice & Coal— $2,775 per barrel 176 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

MILK

Whiting Milk Co. $.057 glass ) 1/2 pint

"Firm Price" .9587 cartons )

H. P. Hood & Sons glass ) 1/2 pint

$.0645 cartons )

Awarded to : Whiting Milk Co.

BOILER TUBE— ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Harding Welding & Piping Corp., Milton $1,327.00 C-W Boiler Mfg. & Repair, Holliston 1,630.00 Kendall Boiler & Tank Co., Cambridge 1,686.00 Daniel Russell Boiler Works, Boston 1,987.00 John Grundy, Milton 2,454.00 Awarded to: Harding Welding & Piping Corp., Milton

PAINTING High School Exterior Complete Anderson Bros., Inc., Hingham $1,835.00 Town Line Contracting Co., Hanson 1,870.00 George S. Jason, Inc., Cohasset 2,250.00 Daggett— Pickett, Hanson 3,037.00 Bright Painting Co. 3,337.00 Awarded to: Anderson Bros., Inc., Hingham Norwell Elementary, Main St., 3 classrooms

George S. Jason, Inc., Cohasset $ 375.00 Daggett- Pickett, Hanson 405.00 Anderson Bros., Inc., Hingham 465.00 Town Line Contracting Co., Hanson 630.00 Bright Painting Co. 833.00 Awarded to: George S. Jason, Inc., Cohasset

Cole School, 3 classrooms, kitchen, cafeteria, 3 bookcases George S. Jason, Inc., Cohasset $ 600.00 Anderson Bros., Inc., Hingham 930.00 Town Line Contracting Co., Hanson 990.00 Dagget- Pickett, Hanson 1,300.00 Awarded to: George S. Jason, Inc., Cohasset REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 177

Norwell High School Interior, offices, corridor, 2 toilets, garage doors. Anderson Bros., Inc., Hingham $ 640.00 George S. Jason, Inc., Cohasset 685.00 Town Line Contracting Co., Hanson 704.00 Daggett-Pickett, Hanson 1,055.00 Bright Painting Co. 1,687.25 Awarded to: Anderson Bros., Inc., Hingham

Public Law 874 funds have been used in providing some of the materials and services not planned for in the budget, thus the cost did not figure in the tax rate.

During the year we lost by retirement two of our most efficient teachers— Mrs. Emmie Black, a teacher for 27 years and C. Irene Barteau, a teacher for 50 years, sixteen of which have been in Norwell. They have given of their best to the pupils and everyone wishes them many years of well earned retirement.

Mrs. Ella Osborn, Principal of the Main Street Elementary School, is completing her fiftieth year and signifies her intention of retiring in June. Her 47 years of excellent service as a teacher and her quiet manner of administrating the affairs of her building have won ad- miration and praise from all who know her and likewise merit their wish of a happy retirement.

In 1961, we chalked up a very important change in policy of school administration. Since 1894 Norwell has shared its Superin- tendent of Schools with Hanover and Hanson in Superintendency Union #13. For some ten years past, as the member towns grew in population and consequent pupil enrollment, much talk of dissolving the Union has gone on. That fateful day has been postponed yearly by each town giving Mr. Bradley relief of some part of his load. In Norwell the Committee appointed Frederick A. Small Assistant Superintendent who has done a good piece of work in that capacity.

The "Union" has done a good job at a nominal cost to each member town but the service of education — the town's most valuable service — demands too much for only one third of a Superintendent's time to administer. In view of this fact, at a meeting of the Union held August 8, 1961, it was voted to dissolve Union #13, pending the necessary approval of the State Board of Education and a notice to that effect was forwarded to the State Board. At our December 14th meeting, Frederick A. Small our Assistant Superintendent was unanimously elected Norwell' s first full-time 178 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Superintendent of Schools at a salary of $10,000 per year, to take effect upon Mr. Bradley's retirement, set as September 15, 1962. It is a foregone conclusion this step forward is to cost the Town more money but it culminates the continuity of procedure planned over the years. We have made an orderly change by promoting a man in the system, who has the ability and know-how to take over the work, a part of which he has done as Assistant Superintendent. He enjoys the full confidence of the entire Committee.

Although Mr. Bradley does not retire until next September, the present School Committee, of which two members will have retired at that time, wish to pay tribute to the faithful, efficient services he has rendered to the Town of Norwell. His has been a Herculean task, and he has discharged it with outstanding ability and cheerfulness.

Good Luck for your retirement, "Cliff" and may it be a good long one. Early in the Spring, your Committee began interviewing candi- dates for the new position of Senior High School principal. The choice fell upon Robert M. Jackman, principal of the Charlemont High School and Hawlemont Regional Elementary School, who was unanimously elected at a salary of $8500. Mr. Jackman spent the summer months in Norwell arranging affairs, so that school opened smoothly in September. Although through unavoidable delay, construction has gone on around the school while it was in session, the school work has not suffered in character, due we are sure in large part to the ability of the principal and his staff. Probably the most controversial action taken during the year was the raising of teachers salaries voted in November to become effective September next.

A letter was received from the Teachers' Club requesting a raise which was supplemented by a delegation from the Club, both of which presenting the case of the teachers in the matter.

After very careful consideration, it was voted

1. Voted to raise the minimum salary across the board for teachers with the Bachelor's Degree $200. $4400 minimum. % Voted a $400 increment automatically increasing the maximum to $6400 on the Bachelors' level.

3. Voted to place all teachers on the step where they belong by eliminating the $500 limit for the school year 1962-1963. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 179

We have an excellent staff of teachers and cannot gamble with loss of them to other wealthier towns. Our working conditions are as good or better than some of the surrounding towns paying more than Norwell. Now with our closer supervision, we expect even higher standard to be maintained, for which we must expect to pay.

The whole teacher market is up and our new salary schedule still not at the top of the list.

Norwell now owns first rate school plants— a new Senior High school building occupied for the first time this Fall, A Junior High School and two elementary schools. However, we know even these are not adequate for more than two years, when our expanding enrollment will force us to build on to at least two of the existing buildings.

The School Committee is well pleased with the new Senior High School Building and the Town certainly should take pride in the

plant which is lending itself so well to the use of the school. The building embraces features which draw expressions of surprise and pleasure from all who view them— the large auditorium, shop for manual arts, homemaking suite, very modern cafeteria and language laboratory — the latter an inovation in itself, where the latest concepts are used in the methods of teaching English, French, Latin and German.

Failure of the Building Committee to get the grounds around the building finished before Winter has caused your committee considerable concern and the physical education Department much in- convenience. All outdoor sports have had to be cancelled for the winter but it is hoped may be resumed this Spring. We have no assurance wnen mat part of the building program will be completed but we earnestly hope as early as is possible.

Permission has been granted by your Committee to temporarily flood the Junior High School play ground to provide safe skating for those who wish to use the rink.

Your school administration is currently working out regulations for use in case of national disaster. The Committee voted to cooperate fully with our Civil Defense organization to do everything possible to safeguard our children and by placing at public disposal any facility we may possess which could be of use.

Our buildings and grounds have been quite generally used by Town organizations during the year. We feel this is good public 180 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE relations. All residents have to bear the cost of our buildings and equipment, many of whom do not have children in the schools. By having the buildings available for meetings and social functions in out-of-school time, all tax-payers get some benefit for their tax dollar.

We thank all who have contributed to a successful school year and solicit your continued interest and support in the years to come.

Respectfully submitted,

GEORGE H. WHITCHER, JR., Chairman NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Secretary WILLIAM G. VINAL FLETCHER S. BOIG JOHN B. ARNOLD SCHOOL COMMITTEE 181

Report of the School Committee

Norwell School Department

George H. Whitcher, Jr., Chairman, 1963 Nellie L. Sparrell, Secretary, 1962 William G. Vinal, 1962 Fletcher Boig, 1963 John B. Arnold, 1964 Superintendent of Schools Clifton E. Bradley

Office: Curtis School, Main St., Hanover

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Frederick A. Small Principals

Robert H. Jackman High School Frederick A. Small Junior High School Ella F. Osborn Norwell Elementary School William W. Hays Grace Farrar Cole School

Supervisors

Theodore Hewitt, Music Elisabeth Hewitt, Music Madeleine Gulliver, Art Rinehart System of Writing Albert Orlando, Band Mary Plemmons, Science Resource Specialist School Physician

Raymond G. Vinal, M.D. School Dentists Donald C. MacLeod, D.M.D. Blake Lombard, D.M.D. Mrs. Janet Gould, Hygienist School Nurse Catherine A. Roe 182 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Secretaries

Mrs. Orville Devine High School Mrs. Susan Johnson Junior High School Mrs. Robert Litchfield Norwell Elementary School Mrs. Earl Beauregard Grace Farrar Cole School

Janitors Robert Pike High School Edmund Lapham High School Mrs. Robert Pike, Matron High School Elphege Daneau High School Walter Brown Junior High School Ray Merrill Junior High School Emil Rosenberg Norwell Elementary School Thomas McNiff Norwell Elementary School George Alexander Grace Farrar Cole School

School Committee Regulations

A child to enter Grade 1 must have been 5 years old before the previous January 1.

No child under 7 years of age will be admitted to school for the first time after October 1 of any year.

A child entering school for the first time is required to present to the teacher a birth certificate and vaccination, or exemption from vaccination, certificate. Exemptions must be renewed every 6 months. Signal for no Sessions of School

Signal 7:00 A.M. on the Fire Whistle ( One long whistle ). "No School" signals will be broadcast from WBZ, WBET, WORL, and WEEI between 6:00 and 8:00 A.M.

Schools will close in extremely bad weather, but each parent must decide, depending on the conditions of distance, amount of waiting for the bus, protective clothing, etc. whether or not to send children in stormy weather when schools are in session. Work Certificates

Work certificates are necessary only for those children under 18 years of age, and are issued at the offices of the Superintendent of Schools and the High School. When possible, the school office should be used. A birth certificate or other legal proof of age is required to be shown. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 183

Work certificates of those children 14-16 years of age for employment out of school hours are secured at the schools only, or during the summer, from the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

School Calendar — 1961-62

Sept. 5, 6 Teacher meetings — registration Sept. 7 All schools open Oct. 12 Columbus Day Oct. 20 Teachers' Convention Nov. 11 Armistice Day Nov. 22 noon, 23, 24 Thanksgiving Recess Dec. 22 noon Christmas Holidays Jan. 2, 1962 Schools open *Feb. 18-24 Vacation April 20 Good Friday April 15-21 Vacation May 30 Memorial Day June 22 Schools close * The High School may be in session a portion of this week.

Report of the Superintendent of Schools

This is my nineteenth annual report, and again it is one where a rapidly expanding school system indicates that changes have been made and more are facing us for the immediate future. Norwell schools are in a period of material change and expansion, with the new Norwell High School opened in September of this year, and the election of Frederick Small to be the first full- time Superintendent of Schools effective September 15, 1962, as only two of its manifestations.

The Oct. 1, 1961 enrollment figure for Norwell was 1337. In 1949 the number was 452. During this period the Elementary School on Main St. was built and occupied in February, 1950. It had ten new classrooms. The Sparrell wing of the old High School was finished in January, 1954, and provided for a separate Junior High School section. The Grace Farrar Cole School, with 12 classrooms, was available in January, 1957, and is caring for most of the elementary pupils— over half of the total elementary population of Norwell live in the "west ward" which is nearest Boston, but which is only one-eighth of Norwell's area. The addition of 6 rooms to the Elemen- tary School on Main St. was completed in March, 1958. 184 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The present High School building was planned with the full knowledge that a wing will be needed in about two years, but with the auditorium and gymnasium the correct size for the larger building.

With the completion of the High School enough rooms were re- leased so that Norwell has no space problems for September, 1962, except one of fitting in another seventh grade and of transferring one fifth grade from the Cole School to the Junior High School building as the transportation to that building is already available from the Ridge Hill section.

For several years Norwell has had a decrease in the number of homes built since the building of three large housing areas in the Ridge Hill section. However, during this period various large areas in the Town have been bought by developers, the water problem in the town has been materially solved, and Norwell is experiencing the building of the extension of the Southeast Expressway across Pleasant St, Pine St, and River St This makes Boston about 25 minutes away, and marks Norwell as one of the most desirable areas on the South Shore in which to build good homes.

The key to the school picture of Norwell is in an examination of the pre-school census which is made early in January of each year. The pre-school enrollment indicates that Norwell will be entering first graders into six or seven classrooms while graduating Senior High School students from about two classrooms. Thus the automatic increase in the total enrollment, without any moving into the Town, will be approximately 130 pupils per year, or at the rate of from four to five extra classrooms each year for four or five years.

When the expected building boom hits, and more families move in, these figures will be increased materially. The present conserva- tive projection indicates 1743 pupils in grades 1-12 by 1966.

Thus, the need for another Elementary school must be considered immediately, as there is a lapse of about two years between the planning stage and the completion stage of a building. Also, a target date for the addition to the High School should be on record.

With the election of Mr. Small to be Superintendent as of Sep- tember 15, 1962, the principalship of the Junior High School will be open. This is expected to be filled by a transfer within the system. The Main St. Elementary School principalship will likewise be open in September as Mrs. Ella Osborn has announced her intent to retire in June, 1962. Since Mr. Jackman came in May of 1961, this will mean a change of the entire administrative staff in a period of REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 185 a little over one year. That at least two of these key people will have been in the Norwell schools in other capacities is indeed fortunate. The above becomes a terminal report as my resignation as Super- intendent of Schools of Hanover, Hanson, and Norwell has been accepted, the School Committee has voted to have its own Superin- tendent of Schools, and everything is in order to have an orderly, planned change-over on September 15, 1962. Actually, the change has been anticipated for several years and certain detailed moves have been made each year toward the ultimate consumation of the project.

The new office of the Supt. of Schools is expected to be in the east end of the Junior High School, and this would be open through the entire year.

The Superintendent recognizes the retirement of two outstanding teachers this past June, Miss Irene Barteau at the completion of 50 years of dedicated teaching, and Mrs. Emmie Black for a shorter period. Miss Barteau was cited by the Plymouth County Teachers Association as was Mrs. Ella Osborn who will retire this coming June, also after 50 years of service. We can be proud of these teachers. Mrs. Osborn started in Norwell in 1914, Miss Barteau in 1944, and Mrs. Black in 1958.

At this time I wish to thank all those who are actively working for good education in Norwell, and especially I wish to thank the School Committee for their continued support and encouragement while I have been Superintendent of Schools. Sincerely,

CLIFTON E. BRADLEY Superintendent of Schools : : :

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Report of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools Norwell, Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Bradley,

The Assistant Superintendent of Schools has been engaged during the past year in many of the functions that have been assigned by, and are a responsibility of, the office of the Superintendent.

The performance of duty by the Assistant Superintendent, under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent, might be defined in the following categories

1. School plant maintenance with recommendations for repairs and alterations as indicated by current and projected needs.

2. Requisition of materials and supplies essential to plant operation. 3. Procurement and assignment of staff personnel in terms of additional members and replacements.

4. Curriculum study.

5. Supervision of instruction.

6. Annual budget detail.

This office would make, at this time, the following suggestions and recommendations

1. That active and continuing curriculum study groups be functional at the elementary and secondary schools, cooperatively working for proper emphasis upon instructional matter at the various age-grade levels.

2. That administration work closely with interested citizens and Town committees in a long-range program for public education in Norwell that will, as can best be determined, chart the essential planning over the next ten years relative to

a. A program of education ( curriculum ) : )

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b. School-building needs (present plant expansion and/or new construction

c. Financial support ( cost estimates )

The privilege of working with the School Committee, the Super- intendent of Schools, Staff, Youth, and Citizens of Norwell has been an opportunity much appreciated and a rewarding experience.

Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK A. SMALL, Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Report of the High School Principal Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools Dear Mr. Bradley

I hereby submit the annual report of the Principal of Norwell High School.

My report is divided into three sections: (I) the new building; (II) the present program at Norwell High School; (III) plans for the future.

I. The New Building

The new Norwell High School opened seven days late this fall. The delay was caused by incomplete construction and the late delivery of much of the furniture and science equipment. The school opened with the students using the major part of the building and with the contractors working in the remaining areas. The woodworking shop, gymnasium, locker rooms, auditorium and language laboratory were not in use when school started. All of these areas became available as the fall progressed. The outside facilities are still not available for use by the students. The new building has given the students new and improved facilities to supplement their education. A few of these facilities are: 188 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

1. A language laboratory has been started. Fourteen individual stations may be used by students studying French, German and Latin. Five of these stations are equipped with individual tape re- corder facilities for student use. The remaining nine stations have headphones and microphones for the student to use in conjunction with tape and record reproductions from the teacher's console. The laboratory will eventually have twenty-eight individual stations.

2. A library large enough to enable thirty to forty students to use it at one time. Also, and most important, the number of volumes has been and will be increased.

3. A science area composed of a general science classroom, a biology classroom with an adjoining growing room, and a classroom for chemistry and physics. These rooms are supplied with much of the latest equipment for the most advantageous teaching of the sciences. During the months of September, October and November there were still a number of workmen and contractors in the building during the school day. I wish to give credit and my sincere thanks to the Norwell High School students for their cooperation and attitude during this period.

II. The Present Program at Norwell High School The school day was lengthened by ten minutes this year at Norwell High School. The daily program consists of seven academic periods and one activity period. The activity period, eighth period, is also used for laboratory periods in one chemistry section and one physics section. A longer school day and an eight-period schedule daily has made it possible to have:

1. Each chemistry and physics section meet from eight to ten 40-minute periods a week.

2. Band rehearsal two 40-minute periods a week.

3. Glee Club rehearsal two 40-minute periods a week.

4. Students studying French, German and Latin take all or part of an eighth period for additional use of the language laboratory.

5. Many of the extra-curricular activities meet during the regular school day rather than after school.

Curriculum studies in English and French have started this fall. The English department now has four teachers involved in the teaching of English and there are three teaching French this year. When- REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 189

ever there is more than one teacher teaching a specific subject it becomes more essential to have a course of study in that subject. Many parents and educators believe that the honor student or high achiever is not given enough recognition for his achievements.

I share in this belief. This fall, Honor Study Halls were inaugurated at Norwell High School. Any student who is on the preceding term's honor roll and who has not been involved in any type of disciplin- ary action, detentions for discipline, etc., during that term is eligible to belong to an Honor Study Hall. A room, without a teacher for supervision, is provided each of the first seven periods for students exhibiting such achievement. Each student is responsible for his own actions in the Honor Study Hall and he may remain in the Honor Study until either his lack of high achievement or self- discipline removes him from such honor. There has been a considerable increase in the number of students using the school library. This has been due to the increased number of books in the library and to our having a librarian in the library over fifty per cent of the school day. The library is also open, for student use, before school each day and from 2:15— 3:30 p.m. several afternoons each week. Mechanical Drawing and Music Appreciation have been added to the program.

III. Plans for the Future

I recommend that the school day be lengthened by at least ten more minutes next year to enable us to have a six-hour school day, exclusive of the lunch period.

We are planning to add a third period of Physical Education for each boy and girl in the high school next year. This third period will be devoted to Health Education, not physical exercise. A course in Literature and Speech and a course in Consumer Law and Economics are planned as additions to the Program of Studies for September, 1962.

The School Committee, administrators and staff of Norwell High School will begin an Evaluation of Norwell High School this winter.

The Evaluation will consist of two parts: ( 1 ) A Self- Evaluation of the school by the above-mentioned individuals ; and, ( 2 ) an Evalua- tion of the school by a visiting committee from the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

The Evaluation is an examination of close scrutiny of all the aspects of the educational program at the secondary- school level in 190 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Norwell. The Evaluation will seek to answer questions such as— "Does the school meet the educational needs of the youth of Norwell? Is the educational program adequate? How comprehensive is the mathematics program ? Are the instructional materials adequate? How well is each subject area being taught? Are there enough sub- jects being taught? Is the building being used to its greatest advantage? Does the staff and administration offer educational leadership? How are the school finances organized and managed? What guidance services are offered to the students? Does the school have a large enough library? Are the reference materials complete and up-to-date? Do the pupils participate in school government? What extra-curricular activities are available to the students? How many students participate in school activities? Are the staff members well prepared to teach in the areas in which they are teaching?" These questions and many others must be answered during the Evaluation.

The primary purpose of the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools is to "upgrade the entire program of high-

school education in . . . New England" To achieve this purpose, the Association has set up an Evaluation Program for all member and prospective member schools. The aims of the Evaluation Program

are: ( 1 ) to determine the characteristics of a good secondary school,

( 2 ) to evaluate the effectiveness of a school in terms of its objec-

tives, ( 3 ) to determine the means and processes by which a good school develops into a better one, and (4) to stimulate and assist secondary schools to continuous growth.

Membership in the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools is of importance to the school, not only for stimulation of professional improvement but for accrediting purposes. When graduates of Norwell High School apply to colleges for admission, the colleges want to know if the high school belongs to any accrediting association. Most colleges have no way of knowing what one secondary school stands for unless that secondary school belongs to an association that represents high standards of education. Applicants from accredited schools have preference over applicants from schools that are not accredited by any association. The New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools is known not only in New England, but also throughout the country. Accredi- tation is even more important when you remember that over 60% of Norwell High School graduates go on to schools of higher learning. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 191

The Self- Evaluation will be completed by March, 1963 and the visiting committee of the Association will visit the school in March, 1963. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT H. JACKMAN, Principal

Report of the Junior High School Principal Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools Norwell, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Bradley, Norwell Junior High School with a grade six- seven-eight organization began classes in September with an enrollment of over three hundred pupils and nine full-time teachers instructing in grades seven and eight. Four teachers taught in the four divisions of grade six. The self-contained classroom has been generally the accepted pattern of procedure in grade six, with the homeroom teacher instructing in most of the major subject-matter areas.

Grades seven and eight have been departmentalized in the fields of English, literature, mathematics, science, and social studies. The program in all three grades was balanced with offerings in home economics, industrial arts, physical education, music, art, handwriting, and foreign languages.

Homogeneous grouping has permitted certain pupils to accelerate in the learning process and has allowed all pupils to proceed with their studies at a rate and to a degree commensurate with capacity.

A division of grade eight has been assigned to a semester each of conversational French and conversational German — introductory to language elections in the senior high school. French and science via television have enriched the offerings at the sixth grade level. REPORT OF SCHOOL 192 COMMITTEE

Special emphasis upon good study habits has been a matter of planned concern this year with faculty and pupils. Miss C. Irene Barteau, retired from our faculty last year, has generously given of her time at scheduled intervals to work with teachers and pupils in organizing for improved study at home and at school. Parent-teacher conferences in a number of instances have been very helpful in successfully contending with problems relative to pupil progress. A mutual and cooperative effort in the interest of our young people by parents, teachers, and school administration is most desirable. Parents are urged to work closely with their schools to the end that children concerned may best achieve in their work at hand.

A guidance function continues to test, evaluate, and counsel. Miss Elizabeth Farrar and Mr. Hugh Chandler have been key persons in this important phase of child growth and development. Social and athletic programs have been an important part of junior high living— subordinate and supplementary to, but supporting, the academic

Laboratory facilities and techniques have been possible for the first time this year in the teaching of science.

It is the feeling of your principal that the 1961-62 school year to date has been exceptionally fine and productive at this three-grade level of instruction. A joint effort by faculty; secretarial, custodial, cafeteria, and health staff members ; and by special services personnel has provided an environment and opportunity for a large measure of success in the teaching-learning situation.

The function of a junior high school is to bridge the gap that exists between the elementary and senior high-school years and to treat with adolescents in terms of their abilities, interests, and needs.

It is to this purpose that we dedicate our endeavor. The support of the School Committee and that of the Citizens of Norwell has been, and continues to be, a major factor and in- fluence in favor of sound education in the Town. We acknowledge with real and sincere appreciation the constant care and counsel provided by our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Clifton E. Bradley. His countless contributions to public education in Norwell will long reflect from a system of schools his enthusiasm and vigor did so much to establish and maintain. Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK A. SMALL Principal :

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REPORT OF THE NORWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools Norwell, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Bradley

Herewith is the annual report of the Norwell Elementary School:

As of December 22, 1961, we had enrolled at the Norwell Ele- mentary School 376 pupils. This is about 130 pupils less than last year, since the four sixth grades are now housed in the Junior High School building.

Since all the grades begin and leave at the same time now, we have much less strain and confusion; a much more normal situation. When we returned in September, we started with one new regular teacher, Miss Dorothy Vaughan. She trained with Mrs. Miriam Lincoln for ten weeks last spring, and all are pleased to have her join the faculty. Mrs. Gertrude Daneau returned to teach after having been at home where she conducted a kindergarten class. Both teachers and puils are enjoying Miss Mary Plemmons, our new special teacher in Science. Enthusiasm ran high the day Miss Plemmons arrived with a live raccoon on a chain. We have also had live squirrels and rabbits. The third graders have built bird feeders and have studied about the birds they are apt to see in them. The pupils have also studied about the trees; especially the evergreens at Christmas time. Another highlight in our science program was when Dr. William Vinal came with a Box turtle and its little ones.

The Elementary School is again participating in the 21" Class- room television programs. Grade III, Literature, Folk Music and Dancing; Grade IV, French; Grade V, French and Natural Science. Occasionally the first grades see science and phonics programs.

Our regular academic program is being carried on as usual. When the Achievement Tests were given in May, the results averaged higher than the medians required, so I feel that with the extras that are added each year, we are still holding our own and giving our children a better and richer program. 194 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Eyes and ears were tested as usual; physical examinations were given and booster shots were done in April. Intelligence Tests were given to Grade I in January. Mrs. Home, Special Help teacher, gave Reading Achievement and Reading Capacity Tests whenever and wherever needed.

Registration Day and Visitation Day for incoming first graders were in May.

Field trips were enjoyed by all classes. Grade 5A went to the Museum of Science, Grade 5B to the Christian Science Maparium, all fourth grades to the Museum of Fine Arts, the third grades to the Children's Museum, the second grades to Franklin Park, and the first grades to King's Castle. Two Book Fairs were held at the school under the auspices of the P. T. A. : all proceeds were spent for books for the school libraries.

The following programs were given for the parents : Grades 1C, "Teeny Tiny"; Grades 2A, 2B, and 2C, Thanksgiving; Grade 3A, "Sleeping Beauty"; Grade 3B, "Uncle Remus"; Grades 4A, 4B, and 4C, "The Nutcracker Suite" and Carols; Grade 4A, "The Princess Who Couldn't Cry". The fifth grades participated with the sixth grades in presenting science projects for the parents. During National Education Week, we had Open House for two days, and Open House again for one morning at Christmas time.

At this time, teachers and pupils wish to extend their thanks to the James Library and librarians for their many helps throughout the years.

I also wish to thank all those who have helped make a happy year for the teachers, pupils and myself. Respectfully submitted,

ELLA F. OSBORN, Principal : :

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REPORT OF GRACE FARRAR COLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools Norwell, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Bradley

I submit herewith the annual report of the Principal of the Grace Farrar Cole School.

On June 23, the school year 1960-61 was completed with an enrollment of 317 pupils. At present we have an enrollment of 358 pupils; an increase of 41 pupils since the conclusion of the previous school year. The following shows the distribution of pupils in Grace Farrar Cole School as of December 22, 1961

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Total 87 83 58 67 63 358

At the close of the 1960-61 school year we lost two excellent teachers. Mrs. Petra Morrow, grade five, because of a business transfer to her husband, left to live in Montreal, Canada, where she is now teaching. Mr. John Croley, a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College, Wollaston, Massachusetts, has filled this vacancy and is now teaching a fifth grade class. Mr. Croley formerly taught in Hanson, Massachusetts.

Mrs. Mida Stanhope who last year taught in the Town of Hanover, is now teaching a first grade at Cole School. This position was made available through the retirement of Mrs. Emmie Black, last June. The distinction between a good educational plant and a fair one rests primarily with the teaching. We have been fortunate in the caliber of our teachers. Through classroom and building organization teaching can sometimes be enhanced or its result made more efficient. Just as children do not grow to the same extent or at the same rate of speed physically, neither do they mentally. In recognition of this fact pupils at Grace Farrar Cole School are grouped in order to facilitate the most efficient use of the teacher's time and to assure optimum learning on the part of the pupil.

In grades four and five this year, we have carried our grouping one step further than in the past. Reading in these grades has been 196 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE divided into five levels. Children are assigned to one of these five levels, with little regard to their grade, on the basis of past reading achievement.

Reading for grades four and five is held from 8:45 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. each day. It is necessary that many pupils pass to another room and have another teacher for their reading. By utilizing our special help teacher, Mrs. Grace Alvey, we have thus cut down the number of pupils in the reading classes and are better able to handle individual differences.

All fourth and fifth grade pupils reading above sixth grade level on the basis of their past achievement, and who, in the opinion of their previous teacher can handle the program, are placed in level five, an enrichment program. These children are taught by Mrs. Alvey, with three days a week devoted to the basal reader and the development or the extention of skills and two days given to an appreciation of reading and literature.

All children reading below grade level in grades four and five receive remedial help in an attempt to bring them up to grade level. This program must be flexible and as pupil changes are recognized so too must the program given him be relative to the change. In teaching reading, or any subject, we must challenge but not frustrate. This is what we are attempting to do. A formal homework program has this year been initiated in grades four and five. Pupils are given a one half hour assignment in one of four academic areas Monday through Thursday of each school week. These areas are arithmetic, science, social studies, and language arts.

It is not our purpose to restrict the leisure time of the child. It is important, however, that the child of today learn to efficiently organize his time, be able to work out assignments on his own, and develop a responsibility for properly completing work assigned to him. Homework can aid in establishing the above mentioned needs. We are most grateful for the assistance given by " Cap'n Bill" Vinal this past year. His discussion with our fifth graders of the geological history of Norwell, was most interesting and enlightening. We also appreciate the efforts of Mrs. Margaret Crowell Dumas who gave our grade five pupils a knowledge of the history of ship building on the North River. Our science program has been greatly stimulated this year by the addition of Miss Mary Plemmons to our staff. Miss Plemmons was formerly employed by the Audubon Society and has generated :

REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 197 interest in science on the part of our pupils through her many visual aids, displays, and discussions.

In our continuing efforts to promote the best possible education for each child under our guidance, we are mindful that we could not succeed without the help of many within and outside of the school system. To those we are most grateful. We welcome their continued support and assistance in our never ending quest for "excellence." Respectfully submitted, William W. Hays Principal

REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN

Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools Norwell, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Bradley

My report as School Physican for 1961 is as follows: The general health in the schools has been excellent. Physical examinations have been completed in the High School, Junior High School, and first and fourth grades in the Elementary Schools. Almost all students were cleared for the regular athletic programs and most of these were competent for participation in the inter- scholastic competitions. Health and hygiene are improving. Modern education and facilities, both in the schools and the homes, contribute to the improved attendance and participation in all school activities. The School Nurse, Directors of Physical Education, and teachers help in completing the examinations. They also stress health aspects to students in the regular curriculum.

Good attendance has been consistent with a minimum of con- tagion, and safety precautions have precluded many accidental injuries in the activites on school grounds.

The new physical plants will enable improved sanitary conditions for study, lunches, rest rooms, and safety. Athletic programs will continue to be limited indefinitely pending completion of the new High School facilities. 198 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

A high percentage of prophylactic immunizations is maintained by the annual clinics provided by the Board of Health and volunteers from the Visiting Nurse Association.

The increasing school populations present constant challenges. We hope to continue to meet them successfully with the future growth of our systems.

The School Nurse will submit statistical reports. Respectfully submitted,

Raymond G. Vinal, M. D. School Physician

REPORT OF SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Each of the four schools in Norwell has a kitchen adequately equipped to serve a nutritionally- sound, hot lunch in a minimum amount of time.

The National School Lunch Program is subsidized by the Federal Government and we in turn are dedicated to make this program an education in good nutrition. Our lunch program is partially reimbursed by the State and Federal Governments according to the number of meals we serve daily with milk; also for each bottle of milk sold separately for a child's consumption. To meet the requirements of the National School Lunch Program the Type A lunch must contain as a minimum 1/2 pint fluid whole milk, 2 oz. of protein-rich food such as lean meat, poultry, fish, cheese, 1 egg or 1/2 cup cooked dry beans or 4 Tbsp. peanut butter, plus 3/4 cup fruit or vegetable, one slice of bread plus 2 tsp. butter. We are somewhat limited by the amount of time we have for prepa- ration and by the likes and dislikes of our customers. However, we are constantly trying to add variety and make this definitely a part of their education.

The cooperation from the' School Committee, the Superintendent, the Principals and the teachers in the several schools is greatly appreciated and most encouraging and helpful to the women in the kitchens who are constantly working for the best interest of your children's present and future health. Hazel Robbins Cafeteria Supervisor :

199 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT OF ADULT HOMEMAKING AND CRAFTS PROGRAM

Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools Norwell, Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Bradley,

Board of Trustees for Adult Homemaking and Crafts, Norwell Mr. George H. Whitcher, Jr., Mrs. Nellie L. Sparrell, Dr. William G. Vinal, Mr. Fletcher S. Boig, Mr. John B. Arnold.

Advisory Committee: Mrs. Edward Cunningham, Mrs. James Pollack, Mrs. John Arnold.

Director : Mr. Frederick A. Small

Faculty : Mrs. Frederick Bradford

Classes in Beginning and Advanced Sewing began at the Norwell Junior High School building October 17, 1961. Classes will continue for twenty sessions through March 13, 1962.

Enrollments were sufficient to initiate for the school year 1961-62 the sewing classes indicated.

It is hoped that the opportunity for wider choice in class offerings may exist another year. Suggestions from citizens in reference to a program for 1962-63 will be appreciated.

Respectfully submitted, Frederick A. Small, Director, Adult Homemaking and Crafts Program 200 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE TO MEMBER TOWNS

The construction of the vocational high school building is pro-

ceeding on schedule. It is hoped that the weather will permit pouring of the roof soon, so that inside work can proceed during cold and bad weather. There is no indication at the present time that the building will not be ready for occupancy in September, 1962. Some items of equipment have been obtained from the Department of Defense Machinery Reserve. These items have a value of about $50,000.00. Bids for other equipment items will be advertised as soon as the exact nature of these items and the surplus property items are known. Applications for Director are now being reviewed and interviews will be held soon. It is hoped that an appointment will be made before March. As soon as the Director assumes his duties, pupils applications for admission and applications for instructorships will be processed. At the present time there are indications that the pupils applications will exceed the facilities in some courses. Course descriptions and applications have been sent to the school departments of all member towns and some surrounding towns. Treasurer's Report for the year ending December 31, 1961 and the estimated budget for the year 1962 are in the hands of member town officials. Respectfully Submitted, Valentine F. Harrington, Chairman REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHARLES F. HOHMAN, Abington HENRY B. PERRY, Cohasset VALENTINE F. HARRINGTON, Hanover JOHN O'L. EDMONDS, Norwell ALBERT E. SULLIVAN, Rockland NELS H. SANDBERG, Scituate REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 201 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURERS REPORT

In accordance with Section XII of the South Shore Regional School District agreement signed January 6, 1960, I submit herewith details of the 1960 and 1961 financial transactions of the School

District. This report covers a period from October 1, 1960 thru December 31, 1961 and presents details with respect to 1960 and 1961 estimated expenditures; apportionment of estimated expenditures to member towns; cash receipts and disbursements; balance sheet and statement of outstanding debt. Respectfully submitted, JOHN A. ASHTON Treasurer

SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1960 BUDGET

General Control Salary $ 500.00 Expenses 500.00 $ 1,000.00 Capital Outlay General — District Office Equipment 2,200.00 School Construction: Site and Planning Costs 23,800.00 26,000.00

Total 1960 Estimated Expenditures $27,000.00

1961 BUDGET

General Control Salary $2,000.00 Expenses 3,250.00 $ 5,250.00 202 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Capital Outlay School Construction: Site and Planning Costs 79,750.00

Total 1961 Estimated Expenditures $85,000.00

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION LOAN

The District Committee authorized a 10 year Bond Issue for the purpose of constructing and equipping a regional vocational school on May 10, 1961 in the amount of $ 1 , 600, 000. 00 I

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Assessment Revenue: 1960 1 fOQfi11 i oiai Town of Abington $6,290.60 $19,751.55 Town of Cohasset 2,938.10 9i281.50 Town of Hanover 3,007.50 9,498.93 Town of Norwell 2,688.80 8,471.25 Town of Rockland 6,025.40 18,956.97 Town of Scituate 6,049.60 19,039.80

Total $27,000.00 $85,000.00 $112,000.00 School Building Assistance Commission Reimbursement of Planning Expenses 67,979.58 67,979.58 Bond Issue Proceeds 1961 School Construction Loan 1,600,000.00 1,600,000.00 Premium on Bond Issue 3,998.40 3,998.40 U. S. Treasury Bills 118,936.93 118,936.93 Interest on U. S. Treasury Bills 1,063.07 1,063.07 Federal Withholding Taxes 100.00 399.99 499.99 State Withholding Taxes 15.00 60.00 75.00

Total Receipts $27,115.00 $1,877,437.97 $1,904,552.97

CASH EXPENDITURES

General Control 1960 1961 Total Secretary-Treasurer Salary $500.00 2,050.00 2.550.00 Clerical Expense 105.25 325.44 430.69 Treasurer's Bond 200.00 200.00 Office Supplies and Postage 102.59 317.66 420.25 Committee Expenses Association Dues 70.00 70.00 Miscellaneous 83.60 20.93 104.53 Travel 250.97 250.97 Bond Issue Expenses 4,381.44 4,381.44 U. S. Treasury Bills 1,255,571.62 1,255,571.62 Federal Withholding Taxes 100.00 299.99 399.99 State Withholding Taxes 15.00 45.00 60.00

Total General Control $906.44 $1,263,533.05 $1,264,439.49 Capital Outlay District Office Equipment 887.22 School Construction in Progress 405,532.20 406,419.42

Total Expenditures 906.44 1,669,952.47 1,670,858.91

Casn Balance, December 31, 1961 233,694.06

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206 REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE

Mr. Clifton E. Bradley Superintendent of Schools Norwell, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Bradley

The following is the annual report of the School Nurse Daily visits to all schools. Periodic sanitary inspections in all schools. Assisted School Physician with physical examinations of pupils. Reportable defects 73 Defects corrected 57 Pupils given first aid 165 Pupils transported to their homes 111 Visits to homes of school children 175 Grades I through XII eyes tested with Massachusetts Vision Test. Grades I through XII ears tested wpth Audiometer. 236 pupils given Triple Toxoid Booster. Respectfully submitted, CATHERINE A. ROE School Nurse

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1 86 79 165 2 83 79 162 3 59 70 129 4 65 74 139 5 62 69 131 6 109 109 7 101 101 8 91 91 9 99 99 10 85 85 11 62 62 12 56 56 Special Class 8 8

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TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 211 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

To The Board of Selectmen Gentlemen

1 submit herewith the annual report of the Town Accountant for the year ended December 31, 1961. The report is arranged and classified as prescribed by the Director of Accounts and in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 61, General Laws of Massachusetts.

The following sequence is used Receipts Payments Recapitulation Transfers from Reserve Fund Balance Sheet

RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE 1961 Tax Levy: Poll $2,592.00 Personal 33,157.80 Real Estate 756,876.00 $792,625.80 Previous Years Tax Levies: Poll 40.00 Personal 750.00 Real Estate 37,386.57 38,176.57 Tax Titles Redeemed 784.42 Massachusetts: Corporation taxes 14,250.00 Meals Tax 1,220.82 Loss of Taxes 17.34 Income Tax 7,448.00 Public Health Subsidy 285.72 School Building Assistance 51,132.89 School Aid Chapter 70 80,342.75 Vocational Education 2,425.76 Union Superintendent 2,501.67 Tuition and Transportation 19,980.41 179,605.36 Licenses and permits 3,379.50 Fines 251.71 :

212 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

Federal Grants Old Age Assistance $16,379.83 Aid to Dependent Children 1,838.74 Disability Assistance 149.07 Medical Assistance for Aged 7,299.44 Public Law #864 Title 5 549.90 George— Barden Account 100.00 Public Law #874 25,934.00 $52,250.98 $1,067,074.34 COMMERCIAL REVENUE odie oi r isn rtignis D. / O i ax i me rteieases i cix ± Hie rvccui uiiig r cca A OA. Collector's Petty Cash 1UU.i nn uunn

Costs on Taxes 1 . ioO. DZ aai nn A/Iunicipal Lien Certificates *±*± 1 . uu r idiiiiiiig JDUcinJ. r ceo nn

Planning Board Petty Cash 1i z.o uunn 7ft Sale of Residents Lists / o. uon^

Selectmen's Fees 11i in1. ID1 Selectmen's Petty Cash 1i o.f> uunn i own nan xteniais 44o.aaa UUnn rtsacssUIo xcliy l^/dall 1 n nn Sale of Equipment OU.UU

Board of Appeals — Fees i O.UU 1 o Board of Appeals — Petty Cash f\r\

Sealer of Weights and Measures — Fees oo. / o Board of Health — Polio Clinic 187.00 Board of Health — Petty Cash 12.00 Highway Machinery Fund 4,039.30 Aid to Highways — State 20,366.25 Aid to Highways — County 5,000.00 School Lunch 53,404.57 School Athletics 319.00 Sale of Books and Supplies 380.70 School Rentals 10.00 School Tuitions 375.70 F. M. Cushing Fund 2,845.00 Disability Assistance 416.58 Public Welfare 154.88 Old Age Assistance 10,637.38 Aid to Dependent Children 1,125.37 Medical Assistance for Aged 4,437.02 Veterans Benefits 5,926.70 Washington Street Cemetery 347.00 Trailer Fees 1,908.00 Civil Defense 672.00 Sale of Tax Possessions 250.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 114,487.12 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 213

Moth 8.00 Profit U. S. Treasury Notes 15,334.01 245,344.94

WATER DEPARTMENT Water Rates $30,635.21 Water Liens 1,530.34 Water Connections 1,300.00 $33,465.55 INTEREST Interest on Taxes 1,186.53 Interest on Tax Titles 13.30 1,199.83 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Anticipation of Revenue Loans 200,000.00 AGENCY Federal Withholding Taxes 71,854.75 Massachusetts Withholding Taxes 6,228.28 Retirement Fund 5,545.25 Blue Cross 8,024.50 School Employees 92.10 Group Insurance 458.85 Dog Licenses Due County 1,632.00 93,835.73 TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Washington Street Cemetery 292.50 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 1,774.00 Trust Funds 63.10 2,129.60 REFUNDS AND RECOVERIES Highway Department 30.50 School Department 636.81 Welfare Department 6,242.03 Board of Health 218.22 Libraries 5.84 Police Department 25.00 Fire Department 30.98 Insurance Refund 3.66 Workmens Compensation Insurance 385.89 Dog License Refund 1,122.19 Veterans Department 852.91 Selectmen's Department 83.80 Water Department 61.85 9,699.68

TOTAL RECEIPTS $1,652,749.67 214 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT PAYMENTS MODERATOR - SALARY Joseph M. Silvia $60.00 To Revenue 20.00 $80.00 Appropriation 80.00 SELECTMEN — SALARIES G. Herbert Repass — Chairman 200.00 Earle F. Allen — Clerk 1,200.00 Members Earle F. Allen 300.00 G. Herbert Repass 300.00 Charles H. Whiting 300.00 2,300.00 Appropriation 2,300.00 SELECTMEN- EXPENSES E. F. Allen — extra days 411.00 E. F. Allen — expenses 263.29 G. H. Repass — extra days 24.00 G. H. Repass — expenses 32.40 C. H. Whiting — extra days 8.00 Postage 95.95 Petty Cash advance 15.00 Office Supplies 608.85 Equipment Rental 21.00 Books and Periodicals 103.88 Association dues and attendance 101.00 Plans and surveying 86.61 Equipment repairs 123.95 Transfers 1.50 Filing Fees 5.00 Printing and advertising 245.23 Recordings 81.40 Equipment 526.13 Drainage study 234.50 1961 Real Estate Tax — Scituate 26.60

3,015.29 To Revenue 1,004.71 4,020.00 Appropriation 4,000.00 Refund 5.00 Petty Cash Returned 15.00 4,020.00 SELECTMEN — CLERICAL ASSISTANCE Jean L. Cleary 3,380.00 Appropriation 3,380.00 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 215

TOWN HALL CLERKS

Jean L. Cleary $270.45 Elizabeth S. Cox 2,708.19 Jean R Lloyd 415.50 Emily J. Paradise 2,000.88 Nancy Pihlcrantz 13.50 Elizabeth J. Power 300.00

5,708.52 To Revenue 941.48 $6,650.00 Appropriation 6,650.00 TOWN MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS— OFFICERS' SALARIES Officers 308.43 To Revenue 291.57 600.00 Appropriation 600.00 TOWN MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS- EXPENSES Printing and advertising 182.65 Janitors 57.00 Meals 33.15 Constables 90.50 Office Supplies 20.00 Equipment Rental 60.00

443.30 To Revenue 431.70 875.00 Appropriation 875.00 ACCOUNTANT— SALARY Harry L. Chase, Jr. 2,500.00 Appropriation 2,500.00 ACCOUNTANT- CLERICAL ASSISTANCE Ruth C. Chase 959.63 To Revenue .37 960.00 Appropriation 960.00 ACCOUNTANT— EXPENSES Postage 15.60 Equipment rental and repairs 36.45 Office Supplies 115.51 Association dues and attendance 12.82

180.38 To Revenue 19.62 200.00 Appropriation 200.00 216 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

TREASURER- SALARY Margaret Crowell $416.63 Elizabeth J. Power 1,583.37 $2,000.00 Appropriation 2,000.00 TREASURER— CLERICAL ASSISTANCE Margaret C. Dumas 33.00 To Revenue 167.00 200.00 Appropriation 200.00 TREASURER— EXPENSES Postage 280.60 Association dues and attendance 18.70 Safe Deposit Box Rental 6.00 Bonds and insurance 242.40 Office Supplies 75.56 Equipment and repairs 160.90 Certification fees 10.00 Tax Title Releases 12.04

806.20 To Revenue 259.80 1,066.00 Appropriation 1,066.00 TREASURER— TAX TITLE ACCOUNT J. E. Coppola 325.00 To Revenue 225.00 550.00 Appropriation 550.00 COLLECTOR- SALARY

Donald C. Wilder 4,900.00 Appropriation 4,900.00 COLLECTOR— CLERICAL ASSISTANCE

Elizabeth J. Power 1,638.00 Gladys L. Wilder 67.50

1,705.50 To Revenue 4.50 1,710.00 Appropriation 1,675.00 Transfer Reserve Fund 35.00 1,710.00

COLLECTOR— EXPENSES Postage $472.80 Petty Cash Advance 100.00 Bonds and insurance 236.69 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 217

Express 7.35 Association dues and attendance 47.83 Telephone 194.40 Office Supplies 567.71 Advertising 40.96 Notary Fees 5.50 Recording Fees 88.00 Repairs 1.00

1,762.24 To Revenue 3.26 $1,765.50 Appropriation 1,635.00 Transfer Reserve Fund 30.50 Petty Cash Returned 100.00 1,765.50 ASSESSORS- SALARIES W. Clarke Atwater— Chairman 200.00 Earle F. Allen— Clerk 1,200.00 Members E. F. Allen 300.00 W. C. Atwater 300.00 P. B. MacDonald 300.00 2,300.00 Appropriation 2,300.00 ASSESSORS— CLERICAL ASSISTANCE Jean R Lloyd 1,991.25 June Robbins 1,334.25

3,325.50 To Revenue 1,674.50 5,000.00 Appropriation 5,000. 0U ASSESSORS— EXPENSES

Earle F. Allen— extra days $310.00 Earle F. Allen— expenses 37.56 W. Clarke Atwater — extra days 382.00 W. Clarke Atwater— expenses 51.30 Paul B. MacDonald— extra days 126.00 Transfers 207.05 Books and periodicals 57.92 Association dues and attendance 36.33 Office Supplies 404.90 Equipment 798.59 Boat Owners List 17.50 Film 20.80 Equipment rental and repairs 38.85 Petty Cash Advance 10.00 Bookbinding 12.75 Assessors School 30.00 Postage 41.10 218 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

John D. Hewitt, appraiser 900.00

3,482.65 To Revenue 127.35 $3,610.00 Appropriation 3,600.00 Petty Cash Returned 10.00 3,610.00 ASSESSORS MAPS Earle F. Allen— extra days 114.00 W. Clarke Atwater— extra days 336.00 W. Clarke Atwater— expenses 49.50

499.50 Balance December 31,1961 1,781.58 2,281.08

Balance January 1, 1961 2,281.08 ASSESSORS REVALUATION W. Clarke Atwater — extra days 32.00 John D. Hewitt— appraiser 1,980.00 Eastern Aerial Surveys 1,500.00 J. G. Wyllie — photographer 75.00

3,587.00 Balance December 31, 1961 1,855.55 5,442.55

Balance January 1, 1961 5,442.55 TOWN COUNSEL

Joseph K. Collins— retainer fee $700.00 Sanborn Vincent— retainer fee 500.00 Extra legal expenses 1,519.38

$2,719.38 To Revenue 480.62 $3,200.00 Appropriation 3,200.00 TOWN CLERK- SALARY Nellie L. Sparrell 2,300.00 Appropriation 2,300.00 TOWN CLERK- CLERICAL ASSISTANCE Nellie G. Tarr 2,000.00 Appropriation 2,000.00 TOWN CLERK- EXPENSES Association dues and attendance 59.51 Telephone 203.61 Recording Fees 257.50 Office Supplies 89.60 Bonds and Insurance 10.00 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 219

Equipment and repairs 175.83 Postage 45.18

841.23 To Revenue 323.77 1,165.00 Appropriation 1,165.00 REVISED TOWN BY-LAWS Advertising 67.52 Printing 22.50

90.02 Balance December 31, 1961 909.98 1,000.00 Appropriation 1,000.00 REGISTRATION AND LISTING— REGISTRARS' SALARIES Charles G. Prouty 50.00 Rosalind Whittemore 50.00 Ruth A. Murray 50.00 150.00 Appropriation 150.00 REGISTRATION AND LISTING- CLERK'S SALARY Nellie L. Sparrell 200.00 Appropriation 200.00 REGISTRATION AND LISTING— EXPENSES Listings $367.63 Clerical 182.63 Printing 486.84 Postage 24.20 Office Supplies 54.30

1,115.60 To Revenue 4.80 $1,120.40 Appropriation 1,115.00 Transfer Reserve Fund 5.40 1,120.40 BOARD OF APPEALS- EXPENSES Petty Cash Advanced 12.00 Advertising 50.73 Office Supplies 10.25 Postage 20.40

93.38 To Revenue 168.62 262.00 Appropriation 250.00 Petty Cash Returned 12.00 262.00 220 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

PLANNING BOARD- EXPENSES Petty Cash Advanced 12.00 Advertising 133.95 Seminar 12.00 Postage 14.94 Recording Fees 19.52 Office Supplies 29.80 Association Dues 30.00

252.21 To Revenue 59.79 312.00 Appropriation 300.00 Petty Cash Returned 12.00 312.00 TOWN GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE- EXPENSES Printing 20.00 Committee Expenses 46.34

66.34 Balance December 31, 1961 433.66 500.00 Appropriation 500.00 TOWN HALL AND ANNEX— CUSTODIAN'S SALARY Walter L. Brown $2,649.40 Loring L. Wadsworth 887.25

3,536.65 To Revenue 263.35 $3,800.00 Appropriation 3,800.00 TOWN HALL AND ANNEX— CUSTODIAN'S OVERTIME Walter L. Brown 589.00 To Revenue 311.00 900.00 Appropriation 900.00 TOWN HALL AND ANNEX- EXPENSES Labor 633.00 Fuel 1,808.63 Light and Power 924.45 Janitor's Supplies 881.52 Repairs 1,331.25 Insurance 824.91 Telephone 528.65 Water 55.47 Rubbish Removal 18.00 Oil Burner 141.32 Hall License 25.00 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 221

Equipment 277.80 $ 7,450.00 Appropriation 7,450.00 FLORENCE M. CUSHING FUND Oil Burner 658.68 Balance December 31, 1961 8,079.16 8,737.84

Balance January 1, 1961 5,892.84 Receipts 2,845.00 8,737.84 EMERGENCY— HURRICANE DONNA

Balance January 1, 1961 5,253.14 Tree Department— payrolls 1,024.00 6,277.14 1961 Tax Levy 6,277.14 POLICE CHIEF'S SALARY

Kenneth J. Bradeen 5,800.00 Appropriation 5,800.00 REGULAR POLICE— SALARY Theodore A. Baldwin $4,900.00 Ellsworth G. Keene 4,600.00 Richard C. Joseph 2,707.52

12,207.52 To Revenue 1,892.48 $14,100.00 Appropriation 14,100.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT- PAYROLL ACCOUNT Payrolls 9,195.28 To Revenue 318.16 9,513.44 Appropriation 7,600.00 Transfers— Reserve Fund 1,913.44 9,513.44 POLICE DEPARTMENT- EXPENSES Chief's Expenses 392.77 Telephone 90.00 Equipment 139.67 Association Dues 15.00 Office Supplies 109.29 Books 99.00 Postage 4.50 Cleaning 24.00 Insurance 162.50 Ammunition 65.70 Tuition 100.00 222 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

Repairs 26.37

1,228.80 To Revenue 3.20 1,232.00 Appropriation 1,207.00 Refund 25.00 1,232.00 POLICE CRUISER- EXPENSES Insurance 644.17 Gasoline, oil and repairs 4,428.89 5,073.06 Appropriation 4,132.00 Transfer — Reserve Fund 941.06 5,073.06 POLICE DEPARTMENT— NEW CRUISER Karl Crook Motor Co. 3,849.45 The Fairwood Co. 349.70

4,199.15 Balance December 31, 1961 .85 4,200.00 Balance January 1, 1961 4,200.00 DOG OFFICER- EXPENSES Robert L. Molla $371.10 To Revenue 28.90 400.00 Appropriation 400.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT— PAYROLL ACCOUNT PayroUs 7,791.75 To Revenue 208.25 8,000.00 Appropriation 8,000.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT— STEWARDS ACCOUNT Stewards 900.00 Appropriation 900.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT— EXPENSES Light and Power 407.91 Fuel 939.57 Gasoline, oil and repairs 1,147.84 Mileage 313.47 Janitor's Supplies 138.64 Oxygen 236.95 Office Supplies 62.00 Insurance 944.95 Rubbish Collection 9.00 Advertising 11.25 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 223

Cleaning 3.00 Equipment and Repairs 1,836.38 Association dues 25.00 Books and periodicals 21.00 Flags and flowers 76.76 Services 25.00 Lost Child 61.45

6,260.17 To Revenue 1,470.81 7,730.98 Appropriation 7,700.00 Refund 30.98 7,730.98 FIRE DEPARTMENT— GENERAL EQUIPMENT The Fairwood Co. 650.50 Gorham Fire Equipment Co. 57.36 Joseph L. Murphy 1,043.50 E. H. Clougherty Co. 524.32

2,275.68 To Revenue .32 2,276.00 Appropriation 2,276.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT— NEW TRUCK Maynard Fire Apparatus Co. $11,939.36 Balance December 31, 1961 560.64 12,500.00 Appropriation 12,500.00 CIVIL DEFENSE Payrolls 392.00 Books 27.00 Repairs 47.32 Equipment 529.92 Ambulance 389.53

1,385.77

Balance December 31, 1961 6.16 1,391.93

Balance January 1, 1961 27.78 Appropriation 1,000.00 Transfer— Reserve Fund 364.15 1,391.93 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER Payrolls 5,840.59 Telephone 2,224.56 Office Supplies 38.28 : :

224 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

Equipment and repairs 211.26 8,314.69 Appropriation 7,900.00 Transfers — Reserve Fund 414.69 8,314.69 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES John D. Dickman 143.00 Insurance 10.70 Equipment and supplies 44.06

197.76 To Revenue 36.24 234.00 Appropriation 234.00 INSPECTOR OF WIRES Raymond A. Hansen 279.05 Printing 20.00

299.05 To Revenue .95 300.00 Appropriation 300.00 TREE WARDEN & MOTH SUPERINTENDENT — SALARY Wesley H. Osborne, Jr. 4,400.00 Appropriation 4,400.00

DUTCH ELM DISEASE Labor $1,986.90 Contractors and Equipment rental W. H. Osborne, Jr. 571.25 R. S. Allen 44.00 Logue Tree & Landscape Co. 70.00 Lincoln Marine Co. 20.00 Equipment and repairs 257.47

2,949.62 To Revenue -38 2,950.00 Appropriation 2,950.00

SQUARES AND TRIANGLES Labor 103.60 Contract nd equipment rental W. H borne, Jr. 20.00 Seeds and rtilizers 70.73 :

TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 225

Equipment 4.91

199.24 To Revenue .76 200.00 Appropriation 200.00 TREE WARDEN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT Insurance 64.67 Gas, oil and repairs 820.21

884.88 To Revenue 15.12 900.00 Appropriation 900.00

PEST CONTROL Labor 1,169.20 Contractors and equipment rental W. H. Osborne, Jr. 302.50 Insecticides 695.48 Equipment 32.54

2,199.72 To Revenue .28 2,200.00 Appropriation 2,200.00 TREE MAINTENANCE — REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Labor 1,906.00 Contractors and equipment rental: W. H. Osborne, Jr. 402.50 W. H. Osborne, Sr. 21.00 E. A. Joseph 9.00 Trees 211.44 Fertilizers 18.00 Insecticides 65.65 Registration 3.00 Equipment and supplies 62.07

2,698.66 To Revenue 1.34 2,700.00 Appropriation 2,700.00 ROADSIDE BRUSH CONTROL Labor 296.00 : :

226 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

Contractors and equipment rental W. H. Osborne, Jr. 95.00 Equipment 8.91

399.91 To Revenue .09 400.00 Appropriation 400.00

BOARD OF HEALTH — SALARIES Loring L. Wadsworth, Chairman 175.00 Harland W. Farrar 25.00 Katherine R. Fuller 150.00 Paul W. Keefe 125.00 475.00 Appropriation 475.00

BOARD OF HEALTH — UNPAID BILLS Boston Floating Hospital 1,016.07 Appropriation 1,016.07

BOARD OF HEALTH -AID AND EXPENSES Paul W. Keefe — services $49.00 Paul W. Keefe — expenses 21.84 Katherine R. Fuller — services 55.00 Katherine R. Fuller — expenses 22.32 Loring L. Wadsworth — services 480.00 Loring L. Wadsworth — expenses 105.48 Contractors V.C. Lincoln 243.00 Roach & W inske 167.69 Haley & Aldrick — survey 247.86 Alonzo B. Reed — survey 675.00 Office supplies 137.20 Printing and advertising 33.87 Petty Cash Advanced 12.00 Ambulance service 10.75 Hospital Board and Care 1,293.85 Laboratory fees 74.50 Postage 46.94 Labor 7.50 Medical and dental supplies 485.29 Equipment and repairs 89.20 Plumbing Inspector 401.50 Association dues 27.00 Veterinarian 17.00 Clinics 200.00 Inspector of slaughtering 25.00 :

TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 227

Express 2.82

4,931.61 To Revenue 23.61 $4,955.22 Appropriation 3,490.00 Refunds 68.22 Transfer Reserve Fund 1,385.00 Petty Cash Returned 12.00 4,955.22

INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Richard E. Cugnasca 116.00 To Revenue 84.00 200.00 Appropriation 200.00 SCHOOL NURSE — SALARY Catherine A. Roe 3,700.00 Appropriation 3,700.00 SCHOOL NURSE — TRANSPORTATION Norwell Visiting Nurse Association 600.00 Appropriation 600.00 SCHOOL DENTIST -SALARY Blake Lombard 2,800.00 To Revenue 240.00 3,040.00 Appropriation 3,040.00 SCHOOL DENTAL HYGIENIST- SALARY Janet E. Gould 620.00 To Revenue 140.00 760.00 Appropriation 760.00 SCHOOL PHYSICIAN- SALARY Raymond G. Vinal 900.00 Appropriation 900.00 TOWN DUMP- EXPENSES Labor 957.00 Contractors W. T. Barnes & Son 25.00 W. H. Mason 797.20 : :

228 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

V. C. Lincoln 100.00 J. F. Pilalas 60.00 DeLuze Bulldozer Service 43.75 Signs 32.00 Gravel 378.40 Poisons 20.76

2,414.11 To Revenue 85.89 2,500.00 Appropriation 2,500.00 MOSQUITO CONTROL Commonwealth of Massachusetts 4,000.00 Appropriation 4,000.00 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR- SALARY

E. Arnold Joseph 5,450.00 Appropriation 5,450.00 HIGHWAYS TOWN ACCOUNT Labor $778.49 Equipment rental and contractors H. E. Joseph 23.75 D. S. Mitchell 118.25 P. Lanzillotta & Sons, Inc. 75.00 W. M. Mason 612.00 E. A. Joseph 9.00 Ray Connelly 9.50 Joseph Godin 9.50 G. Rugani, Inc. 40.00 L. Chausse 425.00 Light and power 42.25 Telephone 204.45 Fuel 273.88 Equipment and repairs 1,182.99 Asphalt, sand, gravel, etc. 1,171.12 Express 2.75 Office Supplies 22.30 Curbing 664.63 Rent 480.00

6,144.86 To Revenue .14 6,145.00 Appropriation 6,145.00 HIGHWAYS — CHAPTER 81 Labor 6,688.08 Equipment of rental and contractors Town of Norwell 3,039.20 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 229

E. A. Joseph 111.00 P. Lanzillotta & Sons, Inc. 1,176.00 H. J. Perry 292.50 H. E. Joseph 299.26 J. Godin 249.38 D. Mitchell 342.63 W. M. Mason 708.00 A. Tolman 12.00 R. S. Allen 266.50 Asphalt, Sand, Gravel, etc. 7,215.45 20,400.00 Appropriation 20,400.00

HIGHWAYS — CHAPTER 90 EAST MAIN STREET Labor 1,910.38 Equipment rental and contractors Town of Norwell 765.60 R. S. Allen 182.00 E. A. Joseph 123.00 H. E. Joseph 560.50 Wm. Mason 1,728.00 J. F. Pilalas 888.00 J. Godin 171.00 Ray Connelly 180.50 D. Mitchell 553.25 P. Lanzillotta & Sons 96.00 Asphalt, sand, gravel, etc. 14,778.38 21,936.61

Balance January 1, 1961 1,936.61 Appropriation 20,000.00 21,936.61

HIGHWAYS — CHAPTER 90 WEST MAIN STREET Labor 971.15 Equipment rental and contractors: Town of Norwell 234.50 E. A. Joseph 30.00 R. S. Allen 97.50 G. Rugani, Inc. 81.00 Signs 98.80 Asphalt, sand, gravel, etc. 1,673.06

3,186.01 Balance December 31, 1961 11,813.99 15,000.00

Balance January 1, 1961 15,000.00 HIGHWAYS -SIGNS AND ROAD MARKINGS Labor 250.10 Signs 896.15 230 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

Supplies and equipment 353.73

1,499.98 To Revenue .02 1,500.00 Appropriation 1,500.00

HIGHWAYS -SNOW REMOVAL AND SANDING Labor 3,892.33 Equipment rental and contractors: V. Lincoln 834.25 E. A. Joseph 228.00 J. Godin 449.25 R. Connelly 687.00 R. S. Allen 686.50 D. S. Mitchell 701.25 H. E. Joseph 946.50 A. Tolman 339.00 Wm. Mason 270.00 A. R. Wheeler 1,138.00 J. F. Pilalas 288.00

Sand, salt, etc. 6,281.46 Supplies, equipment and repairs 3,241.17

19,982.71 To Revenue 17.29 20,000.00 Appropriation 20,000.00 HIGHWAYS ROAD MACHINERY -MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION ACCOUNT Insurance 320.60 Gas, oil and repairs 3,476.11

3,796.71 To Revenue 44.48 3,841.19 Appropriation 3,500.00 Transfer Reserve Fund 341.19 3,841.19

HIGHWAYS — STREET LIGHTS Brockton Edison Co. 4,183.26 To Revenue 416.74 4,600.00 Appropriation 4,600.00 HIGHWAYS — SNOW PLOW Dyar Sales and Machinery Co. 645.00 1

TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 231

Balance December 31, 1961 55.00 700.00 Appropriation 700.00

HIGHWAYS — HYDRAULIC TAILGATE AND SPREADER Dyar Sales and Machinery Co. 1,395.00 Balance December 31, 1961 5.00 1,400.00 Appropriation 1,400.00

PERMANENT DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Engineering and Drainage Labor 414.90 Equipment rental and contractors P. Lanzillotta & Sons 288.00 E. A. Joseph 72.00 R. S. Allen 52.00 Surveying 2,175.63 Gravel and Stone 39.90 Frames and grates 172.00 Blocks and Pipe 1,156.00

4,370.43 Balance December 31, 1961 629.57 5,000.00 Appropriation 5,000.00

HIGHWAYS — DORIS AVENUE W. S. AND DUNCAN DRIVE Labor 113.86 Equipment rental and contractors: H. E. Joseph 52.25 J. Godin 9.50 D. S. Mitchell 56.75 P. Lanzillotta & Sons 141.00 Wm. Mason 96.00 Asphalt, sand, gravel, etc. 609.36

1,078.72 Balance December 31, 1961 3.58 1,082.30

Balance January 1, 1961 1,082.30 HIGHWAYS — GREEN STREET DRAINAGE Labor 189.20 Equipment rental and contractors: P. Lanzillotta & Sons 192.00 E. A. Joseph 48.00 Culverts 946. 1 232 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

Materials and Supplies 56.25

1,431.56 Balance December 31, 1961 659.29 2,090.85

Balance January 1, 1961 2,090.85 HIGHWAYS -DRAINAGE MAIN STREET Labor 233.65 Equipment rental and contractors R. S. Allen 104.00 E. A. Joseph 30.00 Asphalt, sand, gravel, etc. 89.55 Brick, frames and grates 159.80

617.00 Balance December 31, 1961 2.02 619.02

Balance January 1, 1961 619.02 HIGHWAYS -OLD MEETING HOUSE LANE Labor 205.35 Equipment rental and contractors: D. S. Mitchell 68.00 J. F. Pilalas 96.00 Wm. Mason 60.00 P. Lanzillotta & Sons 72.00 Asphalt, sand and gravel, etc. 180.50

681.85 Balance December 31, 1961 68.15 750.00 Balance January 1, 1961 750.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE- SALARIES

Ralph H. Coleman Chairman 300.00 John D. Lindsay 150.00 Minna R. Senger 150.00 600.00 Appropriation 600.00 TOWN AID- ALL CATEGORIES

Public Welfare 495.29 Old Age Assistance 13,755.36 Aid to Dependent Children 1,343.75 Medical Assistance for Aged 11,264.35

26,858.75 To Revenue 17,160.60 44,019.35 Appropriation 44,000.00 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 233

Refund 19.35 44,019.35 TOWN- ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENSE

Helen E. Norris - salary 2,224.03 Pearl M. Gilm ore— salary 774.40 Supplies 1.57 3,000.00 Appropriation 3,000.00

OLD AGE ASSISTANCE— U. S. AID

Payments 13,604.62 Balance December 31, 1961 21,029.06 34,633.68

Balance January 1, 1961 21,318.38 Receipts 13,304.80 Refund 10.50 34,633.68

OLD AGE ASSISTANCE— U. S. ADMINISTRATION

Helen E. Norris - Salary 3,087.64 Helen E. Norris - Expenses 389.86 Pearl M. Gilmo re— Salary 1,117.70 Office Supplies 20.05 Telephone 33.40 Postage 8.70 Appraisal 15.00 Recording Fees 4.04

4,676.39 Balance December 31, 1961 948.72 5,625.11 Balance January 1, 1961 2,550.08 Receipts 3,075.03 5,625.11

AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN - U. S. AID Payments 1,466.75 Balance December 31, 1961 4,942.29 6,409.04

Balance January 1, 1961 5,363.54 Receipts 1,045.50 6,409.04

DISABILITY ASSISTANCE — U. S. ADMINISTRATION Telephone 203.65 Office Supplies 85.41 234 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

Postage 51.80 Books and periodicals 7.50 Safe Deposit Box rental 6.00 Association dues 10.00

364.36 Balance December 31, 1961 22.81 387.17 Balance January 1, 1961 362.60 Receipts 24. 57 387.17 VETERANS BENEFITS-AID AND EXPENSES Payments 4,593.40 To Revenue 2,992.90 7,586.30 Appropriation 7,500.00 Refund 86.30 7,586.30 VETERANS AGENT- EXPENSES Leonard J. Cox — expenses 221.70 Association dues 30.00 Office Supplies 47.75

299.45 To Revenue .55 300.00 Appropriation 300.00 SCHOOL COMMITTEE — SALARIES Ernest W. Haskins, Jr. —Chairman 18.00 George H. Whitcner, Jr. —Chairman 75.00 Nellie L. Sparrell— Clerk 300.00 Fletcher S. Boig 75.00 William G. Vinal 75.00 John B. Arnold 57.00 600.00 Appropriation 600.00 SCHOOLS- GENERAL CONTROL

School Committee Expenses $142.71 Superintendent's Salary 3,400.32 Superintendent's Expenses 789.28 Superintendent's Clerks 2,206.69 Census 125.00 6,664.00 Appropriation 6,664.00 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 235

SCHOOLS— INSTRUCTION Principals expenses 410.09 Principals clerks 6,143.25 Dual Control Car 1,872.47 Teachers Salaries 341,655.12 Books and Supplies 18,282.42 Science Fair 149.76 Shop Supplies 1,393.99 Science Equipment 187.68

370,094.78 To Revenue 7,606.22

Appropriation 377,665.00 Refund 36.00 377,701.00 SCHOOLS- OPERATION

Janitors Salaries 20,907.78 Fuel 6,432.07 Light and Power 6,905.62 Telephone 1,061.13 Water 485.28 Janitors supplies and equipment 3,495.12 Snow Plowing 16.00 39,303.00 Appropriation 39,303.00 SCHOOLS- MAINTENANCE

Repairs and replacements of furniture and equip. 12,775.00 Grounds 175.00 12,950.00 Appropriation 12,950.00 SCHOOLS — AUXILIARY AGENCIES Tuition 1,716.35 Health 1,058.22 Transportation 29,666.20 Physical Education and Athletics 7,281.55 Insurance 5,747.53 Library Books 1,276.95 Supervisor of Lunchrooms 4,016.81 Lunch Room Equipment 434.58 Operation of T. V. Program 313.00 Mental Health Clinic 626.00 Miscellaneous 992.65

53,129.84 236 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

To Revenue 3,878.16 57,008.00 Appropriation 57,008.00 SCHOOLS- OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL Clifton E. Bradley 28.21 Frederick A. Small 46.74

74.95 To Revenue 425.05 500.00 Appropriation 500.00 SCHOOLS — CAPITAL OUTLAY Beckley-Cardy Co. 38.27 To Revenue 221.73 260.00 Appropriation 260.00 SCHOOLS — VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION Tuition 3,103.18 Transportation 1,602.00

4,705.18 To Revenue 1,294.82 6,c:j.oo Appropriation 6,00^.00 SCHOOLS-ADULT PRACTICAL ART CLASSES Teachers Salaries 480.00 Janitors Salaries 211.50

691.50 To Revenue 533.50 1,225.00 Appropriation 1,225.00

SCHOOLS-PUBLIC LAW #874 Athletic Field 697.00 Superintendent's Salary 166.67 Superintendent's Clerks 115.86 Superintendent's Expenses 80.11 Attendance Officer 50.00 Janitors Salaries 2,728.73 Fuel 4,554.01 Light and Power 2,646.40 Telephone 565.70 Janitors Expenses 1,125.48 Repairs and replacement of Furniture and equip. 2,135.34 Paving Parking area Junior High School 2,086.00

16,951.30 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 237

Balance December 31, 1961 23,108.83 $40,060.13 Balance January 1, 1961 14,126.13 Receipts 25,934.00 40,060.13 SCHOOLS-PUBLIC LAW #864 TITLE 5 Teachers Salaries 747.10

Balance January 1, 1961 197.20 Receipts 549.90 747.10 SCHOOLS-PUBLIC LAW #864 TITLE 3A Science Books and Equipment 390.93 Balance December 31, 1961 1.63 392.56

Balance January 1, 1961 392.56 SCHOOLS — SCHOOL LUNCH Payrolls 15,273.10 Provisions and Supplies 38,735.96

54,009.06 Balance December 31, 1961 2,737.11 56,746.17

Balance January 1, 1961 3,341.60 Receipts 53,404.57 56,746.17 SCHOOLS-SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Officials and expenses 594.29 Balance December 31, 1961 123.92 718.21

Balance January 1, 1961 399.21 Receipts 319.00 718.21

GENERAL SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SECTION Committee Expenses 19.63 Balance December 31, 1961 393.76 413.39 Balance January 1, 1961 413.39

GENERAL SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECTION

Committee Expenses 36.86 Balance December 31, 1961 1,226.04 1,262.90 Balance January 1, 1961 1,262.90 :

238 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL- FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Architects Fees 3,201.39 Balance December 31, 1961 2,906.93 6,108.32

Balance January 1, 1961 6,108.32 SCHOOLS- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Clerk of Works— Salary 7,450.00 Architects Fees 13,545.13 Contractors Columbia Construction Co. 441,952.74 Old Colony Land Development Corp. 33,913.65 Equipment 122,423.22 Committee Expenses 183.95 Insurance 340.17 Printing 373.75 Advertising 66.10 Trucking 24.00

620,272.71 Balance December 31, 1961 130,682.37 750,955.08 Balance January 1, 1961 750,912.13 Refund 42.95 750,955.08 SCHOOLS— REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT South Shore Regional School District 11,160.05 Balance January 1, 1961 5,000.00 Appropriation 6,160.05 11,160.05

W. J. LEONARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY Librarian — Salary 354.31 Assistant Librarian — Salary 130.25 Books and Supplies 515.44 1,000.00 Appropriation 1,000.00 JAMES LIBRARY James Library 1,700.00 Appropriation 1,500.00 Transfer Reserve Fund 200.00 1,700.00 AID TO AGRICULTURE County of Plymouth 100.00 Appropriation 100.00 GROUP INSURANCE Mass. Hospital Service 2,413.25 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 239

Boston Mutual Life Ins. Co. 451.25

2,864.50 To Revenue 2,135.50 5,000.00 Appropriation 5,000.00 MEMORIAL DAY Band 25.00 Printing 28.00 Transportation 10.00 Flags 74.63 Flowers 96.00 Provisions 104.02

337.65 To Revenue 12.35 350.00 Appropriation 350.00 PENSIONS AND ANNUITIES Geraldine Rosebach 720.00 Appropriation 720.00 PLYMOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT FUND County of Plymouth 6,473.00 Lester D. West 100.00 6,573.00 Appropriation 6,573.00 TOWN REPORTS AND BUDGETS Printing 2,568.57 Postage 207.90

2,776.47 To Revenue 223.53 3,000.00 Appropriation 3,000.00 WORKMENS COMPENSATION INSURANCE A. G. Gordon 2,809.88 To Revenue 776.01 3,585.89 Appropriation 3,200.00 Refund 385.89 3,585.89 WATER COMMISSIONERS- SALARIES Edward F. Walsh — Chairman 25.00 Augustin J. Thibodeau 25.00 J. Lee Turner 25.00 75.00 Appropriation 75.00 :

240 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT WATER DEPARTMENT- CLERICAL ASSISTANCE

Vivian J. Walsh 1,000.00 Appropriation 1,000.00 WATER DEPARTMENT — SERVICES Labor 219.75 Equipment rental and contractors A. J. Thibodeau 60.00 Landers Bros. 80.50 R. S. Allen 32.00 E. J. Carriere 1,009.00 Rock Drillers Supply Co. 21.00 E. F. Walsh — Supervision 26.00 A. J. Thibodeau — Supervision 100.00 Equipment and Repairs 55.83 Pipe and Fittings 1,189.12 Boxes and Gates 200.70

2,993.90 To Revenue 6.10 3,000.00 Appropriation 3,000.00 WATER DEPARTMENT -EXPENSES Labor 2,585.75 Equipment rental and contractors: A. J. Thibodeau 410.00 Paul Church 25.00 P. Lanzillotta 48.00 Hilltop Service Station 2.00 Wm. Mason 525.25 R. J. Stewart 9.00 E. J. Carriere 802.00 Donahue & Flaherty 68.00 A. J. Thibodeau — Supervision 1,144.00 E. F. Walsh — Supervision 408.00 E. F. Walsh — Expenses 61.70 J. L. Turner — Expenses 135.00 Telephone 447.30 Fuel 468.50 Light and Power 2,488.67 Equipment and Repairs 1,346.25 Insurance 158.04 Express 26.33 Office Supplies 139.84 Printing and Advertising 159.80 Mileage 16.65 Postage 8.00 Association Dues 15.00 Asphalt, sand, gravel, etc. 186.14 Pipe and Fittings 243.20 :

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Gas and Oil 11.38 Lumber 13.50 Meters 1,104.17

13,056.47 To Revenue 5.38 13,061.85 Appropriation 13,000.00 Refund 61.85 13,061.85 WATER DEPARTMENT-DEVELOPING WELLS OR WELL FIELDS Labor 42.00 Equipment rental and contractors: R. E. Chapman 536.50 Layne N. E. Co. 1,058.25 E. J. Carriere 200.50 E. J. Walsh — Supervision 83.00 Equipment 4.49 Pipe and Fittings 1.50 Gas and Oil 1.14

1,927.38 Balance December 31, 1961 2,900.32 4,827.70

Balance January 1, 1961 1,827.70 Appropriation 3,000.00 4,827.70 WATER DEPARTMENT — CENTRAL STREET MAINS Labor 539.25 Equipment rental and contractors: E. T. Dwyer Contracting Co. 8,316.67 A. J. Thibodeau 75.00 Surveying 631.98 Hydrants 1,076.94 Pipe and Fittings 13,862.05 Equipment 69.70 Mileage 25.56 A. J. Thibodeau — Supervision 196.00 A. J. Thibodeau — Expenses 12.60

24,805.75 Balance December 31, 1961 3,194.25 28,000.00 Appropriation 28,000.00 WATER DEPARTMENT POND STREET MAINS Labor 105.75 Equipment rental and contractors Donahue and Flaherty 7,769.26 A. J. Thibodeau 120.00 : :

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E. J. Carriere 160.00 Hydrants, gates and valves 984.68 Pipe and Fittings 7,116.69 A. J. Thibodeau — Supervision 256.00 E. F. Walsh — Supervision 4.00

16,516.38 Balance December 31, 1961 3,483.62 20,000.00 Balance January 1, 1961 20,000.00 WATER DEPARTMENT — PUMPING STATION AND MAINS Labor 654.02 Equipment rental and contractors E. T. Dwyer Contracting Co. 2,603.55 J. L. Turner 482.40 United Form Co. 368.25 A. J. Thibodeau 40.00 Donahue & Flaherty 371.50 Francis Rice 263.45 Lawson Mfg. Co. 139.15 Karel Catyb 27.00 E. H. Robichaud 125.00 E. J. Carriere 17.00 E. F. Walsh — Supervision 94.00 A. J. Thibodeau — Supervision 132.00 Surveying 172.74 Equipment and Repairs 598.98 Electrical Supplies 293.51 Cement and Blocks 156.58 Pipe and Fittings 6,325.72 Windows and Doors 188.76 Roof Hatchway 99.00 Mileage 12.87 Pumping Equipment 4,346.80 Gas and supplies 111.59

17,623.87 Balance December 31, 1961 7,376.13 25,000.00

Balance January 1, 1961 25,000.00 WATER DEPARTMENT— 1958 RIVER STREET MAINS DiTullio & Sons, Inc. 750.00 Balance December 31, 1961 1,201.46 1,951.46

Balance January 1, 1961 1,951.46 WATER DEPARTMENT— LAND AND RIGHTS Surveying 530.63 Land A. L. Dowden 200.00 : :

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E. T. Dwyer Contracting Corp. 200.00

930.63 Balance December 31, 1961 5,432.12 6,362.75

Balance January 1, 1961 6,362.75 WATER DEPARTMENT — MEDICAL CENTER SERVICE Labor 30.00 Equipment rental and contractors Donahue & Flaherty 550.00 Pipe and Fittings 440.82 1,020.82 Transfer Reserve Fund 1,020.82 VETERANS GRAVES

G. W. Bennett, Sr. 61.50 Church Hill Cemetery Corp. 72.00 First Parish Cemetery Association 175.00 Pinehurst Cemetery 52.50

361.00 To Revenue 89.00 450.00 Appropriation 450.00 WASHINGTON STREET CEMETERY EXPENSES Labor 978.26 Equipment and repairs 21.55

999.81 To Revenue .19 1,000.00 Appropriation 1,000.00 INTEREST -ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE LOANS State Street Bank & Trust Co. 1,111.50 1959 Real Estate 9.97

1,121.47 To Revenue 1,378.53 2,500.00 Appropriation 2,500.00 INTEREST — MATURING DEBT Rockland Trust Co. 50,101.25 Appropriations Senior High School 29,600.00 High School Addition 3,937.50 Elementary School 3,037.50 G. F. Cole School 7,500.00 1947 Water Loan 1,856.25 1955 Water Loan 3,300.00 :

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1956 Water Loan 195.00 1960 Water Loan 675.00 50,101.25 PRINCIPAL -MATURING DEBT Rockland Trust Co. 127,033.24 Appropriations Senior High School 42,033.24 High School Addition 15,000.00 Elementary School 15,000.00 G. F. Cole School 25,000.00 1947 Water Loan 5,000.00 1955 Water Loan 15,000.00 1956 Water Loan 5,000.00 1960 Water Loan 5,000.00 127,033.24 PREMIUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOAN Rockland Trust Co. 2,966.76 Receipts 2,966.76

TEMPORARY LOANS IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE State Street Bank and Trust Co. 200,000.00 Receipts 200,000.00 AGENCY, TRUST AND TRANSFERS State Parks and Reservations 2,221.48 State Audit 120.33 State Assessment System 165.08 County T. B. Hospital 7,950.25 County Tax 14,347.73 Dog Taxes for County 1,630.25 Trust Fund Expense 534.48 Trust Fund Transfers 1,592.50 Stabilization Fund 70,000.00 Land Damage Awards — Pond St. 210.00 Federal Withholding Taxes 71,206.36 Mass. Withholding Taxes 5,713.88 Retirement Fund Reserve 5,443.17 Blue Cross Reserve 8,024.50 School Employees Fund Reserve 92.10 Group Insurance Reserve 458.85

189,710.96 REFUNDS Taxes 15,014.25 Motor Vehicle Excise 5,912.65 Licenses and Permits 23.20 Water Liens 54.09 Water Rates 33. 9» TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 245

Performance Bond 750.00 21,788.17

TOTAL PAYMENTS $2,220,975.21

RECAPITULATION

Cash on hand January 1, 1961 $1,140,745.69 Receipts 1,652,749.67

$2,793,495.36 Payments 2,220,975.21 Cash on hand December 31, 1961 572,520.15

$2,793,495.36

TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND Collector's Clerical Assistance 35.00 Collector's Expenses 30.50 Registration and Listing Expenses 5.40 Police Department — Payroll Account 1,913.44 Police Department— Cruiser Expenses 941.06 Civil Defense Expenses 364.15 Emergency Communication Center Expenses 414.69 Board of Health — Aid and Expenses 1,385.00 Highways — Maintenance and Operation Account 341.19 James Library 200.00 Water Department — Medical Center Account 1,020.82

6,651.25 To Revenue 3,348.75 10,000.00 Appropriation 10,000.00 : : :

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Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1961 ASSETS Cash $572,520.15 Accounts Receivable 1960 Personal Property Taxes $49.00 1961 Personal Property Taxes 649.50 1961 Real Estate Taxes 44,560.71 1960 Poll Taxes 22.00 1961 Poll Taxes 50.00 1960 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 1,479.33 1961 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 11,970.09 Tax Titles 10,088.80 Tax Possessions 1,721.26 Departmental Aid to Dependent Children $229.20 Civil Defense 215.80 Washington St. Cemetery 478.00 923.00 Aid to Highways — State 14,025.00 Water Rates 6,328.50 Water Liens 208.46 92,075.65 Loans Authorized 100,000.00 Fixed Debt: Inside Debt Limit 190,000.00 Outside Debt Limit 1,375,000.00 1,565,000.00 Trust Funds: In Custody of Treasurer 140,384.55 In Custody of State 200.00 140,584.55 $2,470,180.35

LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Agency and Trust Reserves: Federal Withholding Taxes 6,508.06 Mass. Withholding Taxes 1,725.99 Retirement Fund Reserve 524.24 Dog Licenses Due County 1.75 C. H. Pike Fund— Income 11.72 Sawyer Fund - Income 18.71 Land Damage Awards — Pond St. 290.00 Land Damage Awards — Town 100.00 Land Damage Awards — County 167.50 9,347.97 Overestimates 1961 State Parks & Reservations 180.25 :

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1961 County Tax 782.79 963.04 Overlay Surplus 18,301.92 1960 Overlay 71.00 1961 Overlay 13,084.00 Unexpended Balances: Selectmens — Road Layouts 1,000.00 Town Garage Study Committee 85.00 Assessors Maps 1,781.58 Assessors Revaluation 1,855.55 Revised Town By-Laws 909.98 Town Government Study Comm. 433.66 F. M. Cushing Fund 8,079.16 Town Hall Annex Heating System 276.49 Town Hall & Annex Blacktop 51.50 Town Hall & Annex Parking Space 164.70 Police Dept. —New Cruiser .85 Fire Dept.— New Truck 560.64 Civil Defense 6.16 $15,205.27 Highways Chapter 90 West Main St. 11,813.99 Road Machinery Fund 6,632.80 Snow Plow 55.00 Hydraulic Tailgate 5.00 Permanent Drainage Committee Exp. 282.97 Permanent Drainage Committee — Engineering, Drainage, etc. 629.57 Doris Ave. W. S. 3.58 Green Street 659.29 Jacobs Lake Shore Area 471.00 Main Street Drainage 2.02 Old Meeting House Lane 68.15 Drainage Washington Park 170.42 Drainage Washington Park Drive 2,244.05 23,037.84

Schools : Land Purchase 3,500.00

General School Building Comm : Junior High Section 393.76 Elementary School Section 1,226.04 Senior High School — Final Plans & Specifications 2,906.93 Senior High School 130,682.37 Regional Vocational District Planning Committee 384.08 139,093.18 : : A :

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Conservation Fund 5,500.00 Water Department: Development of Wells & Fields 2,900.32 Central Street Mains 3,194.25 1959 River Street Mains 2,452.82 Pond Street Mains 3,483.62 Pumping Station and Mains 7,376.13 1958 River Street Mains 1,201.46 Land and Rights 5,432.12 26,040.72 Special Accounts School Lunch 2,737.11 School Athletics 123.92 2,861.03 Federal Grants Old Age Assistance — Aid 21,029.06 Old Age Assistance — Adm. 948.72 Aid to Dependent Children — Aid 4,942.29 Aid to Dependent Children - Adm. 2,001.90 Disability Assistance — Aid 2,984.32 Disability Assistance — Adm. 22.81

Medical Assistance for Aged — Aid $7,062.57 Medical Assistance for Aged — Adm. 236.87 Public Law #874 23,108.83 Public Law #864 — Title 3 1.63 George-Barden Account 100.00 62,439.00 Revenue Reserved until collected Motor Vehicles Excise Rev. 13,439.80 Tax Title Revenue 11,810.06 Departmental Revenue 923.00 Aid to Highways Revenue 14,025.00 Water Revenue 6,536.96 46,734.82 Tax Title Premium 31.10 1959 Motor Vehicle Excise 9.62 Old Age Assistance Recoveries 5,897.65 Aid to Dependent Children Recoveries 180.00 Veterans Benefits Recoveries 766.61 Loans Authorized and Unissued 100,000.00 Excess and Deficiency 295,031.03 401,916.01 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT 249

Debt Accounts: 1949 Elementary School Loan 120,000.00 1953 High School Addition Loan 150,000.00 1956 G. F. Cole School Loan 300,000.00 1960 Senior High School Loan 755,000.00 1947 Water Loan 80,000.00 1955 Water Loan 135,000.00 1956 Water Loan 5,000.00 1960 Water Loan 20,000.00 1,565,000.00 Trust Accounts: Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 21,979.63 F. B. Clapp Cemetery Fund 1,000.00 Coffin Cemetery & Charity Fund 2,894.21 A. T. Otis Cemetery & Tomb Fund 1,927.49 A. T. Otis Charity Fund 2,787.96 Sawyer Cemetery Lot Fund 200.00 Stabilization Fund Income 1,871.84 Stabilization Fund 100,000.00 A. Wakefield Charity Fund 2,054.38 A. Wakefield Library Fund 131.85 Washington St. Cemetery Permanent Fund 5,737.19 140,584.55

$2,470,180.35

Respectfully submitted, HARRY L. CHASE, JR. Town Accountant INDEX

Assessors' Report 147 Board of Health 152 By-Laws Committee 165 Civil Defense 126 Communications Center Report 172 Conservation Committee 129 Development and Industrial Commission 154 Dog Officer 128 Fire Department 133 Highway Surveyor 119 Inspector of Animals 142 Inspector of Wires 124 James Library Report 155 Permanent Drainage Committee 135 Planning Board 124 Police Department 164 Public Health Nurse 17 3 Public Welfare 170 School Committee 181 Adult Homemaking Crafts 199 Elementary School Principal's Report 193 Enrollment 206 Grace Farrar Cole School Report 195 High School Principal's Report 187 Jr. High School Principal's Report 191 Lunch Program 148 Regional High School Committee Report to Member Towns 200 School Nurse Report 206 School Physician's Report 197 Superintendent's Report 186 Teaching Staff Statistics 207 Sealer of Weights and Measures 138 Selectmen's Report 12 South Shore Mosquito Control Project 131 Town Accountant's Report 211 Balance Sheet 246 Town Clerk's Report Annual Town Election 60 Annual Town Meeting Minutes 38 Annual Town Meeting Warrant 26 Appointments, Recorded 19 Appropriations, List of 53 Births 107 Brought Into Town for Burial 114 Deaths 112 Dog Licenses 116 Enrolled Militia 116 Fish and Game Licenses 117 Gasoline Storage Permits 117 Jurors Drawn 100 Jurors, List of 94 Marriages 101 Registration of Voters 116 Resignations 2 5 Special Town Meeting April 10, 1961 Minutes 65 Special Town Meeting April 10, 1961 Warrant 62 Town Collector's Report 166 Town Forest 134 Town Officers Appointed 5 Elected 4 Town Treasurer's Report 156 Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent 143 Veteran's Agent 172 Visiting Nurse Association 139 Water Commissioners 145 William J. Leonard Memorial Library 126 Zoning Board of Appeals 137

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