Annual Report for the Town of Duxbury for the Year Ending

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Town Officers and Committees

OF THE TOWN OF DUXBURY

MASSACHUSETTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING

DECEMBER 31 1956

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Member Board of Selectmen

1955 - 1956 3n iiemDmm

EUGENE F. COVELL

BOARD OF HEALTH 1917-1929

Born: July 27, 1863 Died: December 31, 195

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EDWARD S. O'NEIL

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT 1919-1945

Born: October 18, 1872 Died: July 20, 19 3n fMcmnnam

JOSEPH T. C. JONES

Town Clerk and Treasurer 1935-1956

November 24, 1878 Died: May 21, 1956

TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1956

SELECTMEN

Philip W. Delano 1957

James H. W. Jenner ...... 1958 Francis W. Perry 1959

ASSESSORS

Philip W. Delano 1957 James H. W. Jenner 1958 Francis W. Perry 1959

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Selectmen

MODERATOR

Bartlett B. Bradley 1957

CEMETERY TRUSTEES

Harry A. Tammett ...... 1957 H. Russell Chandler 1958

J. Newton Shirley 1959 Edward P. Hobart 1960 Carl E. Johnson 1961 4

WATER COMMISSIONERS

John A. Borgeson 1957

Lloyd B. Salt ...... 1958 Leonard B. Gallagher 1959

TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER

Maurice H. Shirley 1959

TOWN COLLECTOR

Edwin M. Noyes 1959

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Dominic LaGreca ...... 1957 Albert P. Richards 1957 Earl C. Grenquist 1958 Elizabeth U. Nickerson 1959 Edward L. Butler 1959

PLANNING BOARD

Atherton Loring, Jr 1957 Carl F. Danner 1958 Oliver L. Barker 1959 David Marshall 1960

Lucius A. Howard ...... 1961

WELFARE BOARD

Adrian H. Cordeau 1957

Paul N. Swanson . 1958 Howard M. Clark 1958 Alice H. Garside 1959 Paul Barber 1959 .^5

TREE WARDEN

Roy E. Parks . . 1958

CONSTABLES

Earl W. Chandler Lawrence C. Doyle James T. O'Neil

LIBRARY TRUSTEES

Bartlett B. Bradley William B. Coffin Philip W. Delano C. Russell Eddy Francis W. Perry William H. Young

APPOINTED BY THE MODERATOR

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Charles A. Waghorne 1957 Edward G. Wadell 1957

G. Lincoln Dow, Jr . 1957 Ralph H. Osborn 1958 Winthrop A. Clarke 1958 Roger M. Heyward 1958 Stanley H. Merry 1959 Theodore W. Page 1959 Irving H. Locke 1959 6

APPOINTED BY THE SELECTMEN

BOARD OF APPEALS

H. Russell Chandler 1957 William B. Coffin 1958 Edward P. Hobart 1959 Elburt C. Loth, Associate 1957 Loring R. C. Mugiord, Associate .... 1957

REGISTRARS OF VOTERS

Willard R. Randall 1957

Clara M. Redmond ...... 1958 Frances R. Wolfe 1959

FIRE ENGINEERS

Benjamin F. Goodrich, Jr.

CHIEF OF POLICE James T. O'Neil

HEALTH AGENT George R. Starr, Jr., SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Lewis B. Randall SUPT. INSECT PEST CONTROL Roy E. Parks

SHELLFISH CONSTABLE Henry P. McNeil

INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Ernest W. Chandler INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS Ernest W. Chandler 7

WATERFRONT COMMITTEE Frank A. Davis Henry P. McNeil Norman White Victor Nickerson Myron Linde Irving H. Locke

George S. Butler SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Charles C. McNaught

SURVEYORS OF WOOD Edwin McAulifFe AND LUMBER Ray M. Parks Bradley V. Osgood

WEIGHERS OF COAL, Russell W. Soule COKE, AND HAY H. Thomas Williams B. F. Goodrich

B. F. Goodrich, Jr. Paul McAuliffe

FIELD DRIVERS Ernest W. Chandler Lewis B. Randall William P. Clarke

FENCE VIEWERS William Couch Ray M. Parks Herbert R. Nelson

DOG OFFICER Lawrence C. Doyle

HARBOR MASTER Victor D. Nickerson ASSISTANT HARBOR MASTER Henry P. McNeil

VETERANS' AGENT Henry Purcell McNeil BURIAL AGENT (Board of Health) Maurice H. Shirley 8

BURIAL AGENT (Veterans) Henry Purcell McNeil

SUPERVISORS OF PARKS Roy E. Parks AND PLAYGROUNDS Charles R. Crocker Annie Dunham Walter G. Prince

TOWN ACCOUNTANT Isabelle V. Freeman

TOWN COUNSEL John J. Geogan, Esq.

BUILDING INSPECTOR Robert B. Delano, C.E.

SO. SHORE MOSQUITO CONTROL

Commissioner for Duxbury George R. Starr, Jr., M.D.

TOWN HISTORIAN Dorothy Wentworth 9

JURY UST JULY 1, 1956

List of persons qualified to serve as Jurors in tlie Town of Duxbury from July 1, 1956 to July 1, 1957.

Barnwall, Carolyn P. Housewife Tremont Street Blanchard, Florence H. Clerk Surplus Street Botteniis, Edward George Special Agent Longview Road Burdick, Elwin N. Carpenter Lincoln Street Butterworth, Henry L., Jr. Clerk Tremont Street Caliri, Nancy W. Housewife Partridge Road Chandler, Ruth S. Housewife Franklin Street Chapin, George H., Jr. Salesman Enterprise Street Cheney, Helen W. Housewife Bay Road Cheney, Lewis C. Insurance Agent Enterprise Street Clark, Winthrop A. Insurance Broker Harrison St. Conaty, Helen T. Housewife Bay Ridge Lane Couch, Gordon C. Insurance Agent Partridge Road Couillard, George E. Retired Partridge Road DeLorenzo, Katherine H. Housewife Summer Street Eckersley, Florence M. Housewife Surplus Street Fox, Robert Stanton, Jr. Naval Architect Powder Point Avenue Hathaway, Ethel M. Housewife Fort Hill Lane Hudson, Herbert E. Retired Peterson Road Kierman, Frank A. Foreman Pine Hill Avenue Lovell, Lawrence F. Firefighter Super. Bay Road Means, Robert Snow Author, Publisher Sunset Road Randall, Willard R. Mason and Caretaker Harden Hill Road Reggio, A. William, Jr. Insurance Agent Wadsworth Road Scott, Thomas W. Retired Washington Street Seymour, Robert Retired Washington Street Wadell, Edward G. Credit-Off. Manager Duck Hill Road Waite, Julia R. Housewife Plum Hill Lane Walke, Aurora E. Housewife Chandler Street Washburn, George A. Carpenter Tremont Street Whittemore, C. Mae Housewife Washington Street Wrye, Walter C, Jr. District Manager Summer Street

We certify that the foregoing list of persons are qualified to serve as Jurors in the Town of Duxbury from July 1, 1956 to July 1, 1957. SELECTMEN OF DUXBURY 10

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Herein, the one hundred and fourth Annual Town Re- port, are submitted to the Citizens of Duxbury the records of accomplishment of your officers and committees. We com- mend them all to your careful study.

Early in the New Year Mr. Charles R. Crocker annoimced to the Townspeople that he would close his record of distinguished public service and not be a candidate for reelect- tion. It was at first imbelievable that one whose cheerful help had come to be accepted so casually for so many years could seriously intend to take this action. However, it was soon realized that "retirement" can mean only slightly stepping aside to a superior vantage point, and it was with his as- surance that Duxbury affairs would still command his attention, that Mr. Crocker's associates and townspeople consented to let him assume the mantle of "elder statesman" with the greatest good wishes it is possible for a warm hearted town to extend.

There were other separations from the To^vn service which we sadly note here:

Not too long after receiving a deserved resounding endorsement by our voters in the March election our beloved Town Clerk and Treasurer, Joseph T. C. Jones, passed from among us. We worked closely with Mr. Jones. We admired and respected his attention to duty. What a wonderful example of selfless devotion he has set for others to copy.

Then your Board was shocked when our brother Select- man, who seemed to be making such a splendid recovery from his illness in 1955, was suddenly called. Newton Hyslop 11

passed away, possibly because his high sense of duty would not even let him spare himself. It is our great misfortune that he could not serve with us long. If those of us who were associated with him were to select his most significant charac- teristic, which so well suited him for public service, we would recall his wonderful sense of fairness. A good and faithful servant, a valued friend, his inspiration will long be with us.

The Town is a continuing entity, and as the law provides, your Board called for a special election to fill the vacancies in the ofhces of Selectman and Assessor. Previous to this, your Board had appointed Mr. Maurice Shirley to act as temporary Clerk and Treasurer. A candidate for these positions at the special election he was elected for the unexpired terms, and Mr. James H. W. Jenner was elected to the unexpired terms as Selectman and Assessor.

HIGHWAY

Highway improvement was the subject of study at all levels of government during the past year. We believe our Duxbury program of supplementing our general maintenance program with Chapter 90 construction and modest rebuilding activity to be proving itself sound and within our means.

In consequence, that portion of the Bay Road Chapter 90 new construction which was halted by the unusually cold 1955 Fall weather was completed early this Spring. And as the year closed a major step has been taken in roughing out

the new construction on Tobey Garden Street. It is planned to continue here next year.

Some road rebuilding was accomplished on Temple Street, Autumn Avenue and Winter Street. Similar projects will be recommended for 1957. Old Colony Road, Brewster Road 12

and Eagles Nest Road were laid out by the Board at the request of those residing in the vicinity and subsequently, at the Special Town Meeting, they were accepted. It was, therefore, possible to improve them during the year.

The unusual and extremely heavy late March snow storms caused expense far exceeding funds appropriated to meet the situation. It was necessary for your Board to declare a state of emergency in order to make funds available for the work.

Drainage of surface water from our highways is a problem that besets us and grows as congestion in our residential areas increases. Fortunately we have been able to cope with this situation without high cost through the splendid cooperation of many of our residents, who permit spilling on unused portions of their lots.

In an effort to alleviate certain dangers in the apj^roach to Route 3A (Tremont Street) from Alden and Bow Streets, we requested a survey by the Department of Public Works of the prevailing traffic situation. Their report confirmed our impression of the danger, and the State erected legal "Stop" signs at those intersections.

At the Special Town Meeting suggestions were made that changes should be instituted in the specifications of materials used in maintenance of the Long Bridge. State engineers have responded to our request for a study of the matter and their study was in progiess at the year's end.

Unexpected good news was the inclusion of some financial help to local communities in the Highway bond issue passed by the Legislature. Duxbury's share is $24^605.16 and is allo- cated for highway assistance to be used any time within a ten year period. We have made no immediate plans for its use. 13

TOWN BUILDINGS

An office was provided for the Building Inspector in the Abbot House, the Police office at the same time being moved to a more adequate room in the same building. Some major repairs were made to the building and it was completely painted outside and some redecorating was done in the interior. The needs of this building were so pressing that the proposed painting of the Town Office building was deferred. This, together with extensive repairs within the Treasurer's

office and at the Old Town Hall, we trust can be accomplished in 1957. Old buildings, particularly buildings which were not primarily designed for the present functional uses, require extensive and expensive upkeep.

ALONG WATERFRONT

After considerable delays the additional dredging of the basin, with the State furnishing three fourths of the funds, was done during the late Spring and early Summer. Author- izing the use of a deep dead channel as a spoilage area, rather than skowing the spoilage all the way to sea enabled the Town to get more dredging than might have otherwise been anticipated. The excellent work of the Harbor Master in conjunction with members of the Waterfront Committee, coordin- ating their efforts with the dredgers, kept the inconvenience to boat owners to a minimum. And a new layout of the Basin has been made which should prove itself to be of inestimable value in safeguarding moored boats and in setting boats back in the water with a minimum of lost time and effort in later seasons.

In spite of new basin area we find the interest in boating far outstripping the provisions of facilities to accommodate all the craft. We have instructed the Harbor Master to seek to 14

develop the use of secondary mooring areas and to improve the marking of channels, to the extent people will be en-

couraged to use them. He is making excellent progress. How- ever, a need for long range planning and study may be indicated.

The excellent Fall weather made it possible to leave the floats in the water until early November thereby effectively extending the period of salt water enjoyment which provides so much stimulating recreation for so many.

It is regrettable that natural conditions have so radically reduced the scallop population, even to the extent that they have so suddenly ceased to be an important factor. At the instance of the Shellfish Warden, State Marine Biologists have the matter under study and are ready to take such steps as seem advisable should natural conditions again make their propagation feasible.

In accordance with the vote of the Town Meeting, the Board acting for the Town, took over the Life Guard equipment and were fortunate in having the services of an excellent young man who served at the beach during July and August.

The Blue Fish River tidegates were severely damaged and it is estimated the cost would be substantial to put them back in working condition. Some have remarked that they should be left out completely. An article will be placed in the 1957 Warrant so that the Town can make a decision in this matter.

HATHAWAY FUND

As has been the general practice, the Board distributed the income of the Hathaway Fund to the participating departments. The amount distributed this year was |4,800. Carrying 15

out the wishes of the donors, the benefitting departments will be able to perlorm some small service which might otherwise pass undone.

LANDING ROAD BEACH

One of our fine citizens in good faith gave, and the Town in good faith accepted, a gift of land at the foot of Landing Road which substantially widened the present beach area. An abutting land owner learned the identity of an heir to a previous owner who possessed good title, and through this heir acquired title and effectively denied use of the beach to many other residents of the general area. The Town Meeting will be asked to make a decision in respect to this land.

WATER EXTENSION

One of the major needs of a large area of our Town where there has existed for years many close groupments of homes has been the need for Town water, with its convenience and consequent improved fire protection. A considerable extension has been completed this year and the report of the engineers, engaged for the purpose of blueprinting the course of future expansion, provides sound guidance for future growth.

INSURANCE

As was voted at the Special Town Meeting, the Board placed ''extended" coverage clauses on our fire insmance schedule to protect the Town properties against the danger of any damage by high winds. 16

The Town's acceptance of Chapter 32B of the General Laws, authorizing employee group insurance coverage in certain categories, will make it possible for the Town to assist in the provision of this desirable coverage to protect those in the employ of the Town. Specifications were drawn and bids received on a plan similar to that instituted for the County employees and will be submitted at the 1957 Annual Meeting for acceptance and provision of funds.

MISCELLANEOUS

The 8% general wage and salary adjustment put into effect as a result of the provision of funds by the Annual Meeting was most helpful in placing most of our Town employees in a position where they felt they were being fairly compensated. We are pleased to report that the Personnel

Board is working diligently to bring all positions into a fair relationship. ^

A program for better care of the dump was instituted following the provision of more funds by the Annual Meeting. Any recommendation for a new dump site has been deferred in deference to the wish of the Cemetery Department that the present area be more completely filled before it is finally aban- doned. Improved sites are, however, under consideration, and a recommendation will be made at a subsequent time.

The building code, and j^rocedures for better enforcement, have been under study and improvements have been made which seem to have been generally accepted, and invita- tions have consequently been reduced.

A retaining wall has been built along the west side of the old Myles Standish Cemetery, and with the cooperation of the Cemetery Department much has been done to improve the 17

appearance of this side of the lot, which had deteriorated badly in recent years.

An electric striking mechanism was installed in the Town Clock as provided by your vote.

A FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATION

Knowing now we inevitably face a very heavy capital expenditure for school construction in the near future, we recommend that the Town take some steps immediately to lessen the impact at that time by setting aside more funds now. We can add more money to the Stabilization Fund than we did last year. We also can take a far lesser amount of money from our Surplus Fund to reduce the tax rate, allowing in consequence our surplus fund to build up higher than might be warranted under normal conditions in good town fiscal practice.

It has often been the custom of your Boards of Selectmen, as they close the report on one year and contemplate the prob-

lems that lie ahead, to caution the voters to study all matters to be acted upon at the forthcoming town meeting with all due diligence, and to vote the expenditure of Town funds

with extreme care and selection. This year similar advice is sound, for the financial problems, both immediate and more remote, are of such magnitude to be the seeds of severe tax increases. And because most of our expenditures are only a reflection of the severe growing pains that beset most "sub- urban" communities and the normal desires of a citizenry

wishing to modestly raise its standard of living, we can not, and in all likelihood we should not, seek to stave off the inevitable with any meat axe service cutting tactics.

All must appreciate that we cannot meet the needs of our rapidly growing school population without extensive addi- 18

tions to plant facilities and educational staff. Too, the capital expenditures must be made during a period of high building costs and the money must be obtained in a relatively high money market. Then we face the substantial extension of our water system and improvement to plant. This, of course, will be costly but long due. And we already are in substantial debt. And there will be the inevitable pressure for increasing our boating and recreational facilities; the cost of which would be only conjecture but safe to assume large.

Unfortunately these problems which are in no sense particularly peculiar to Duxbury must be faced under a system of taxation and State distributed aids which are not well geared to apportion the costs of our improving standards fairly, from the standpoint of the communities of the Commonwealth of the citizens of those communities. The time has long since passed when we could consider Duxbury's problems and Dux- bury's welfare apart from the economic welfare of our sister communities and our State. Particularly since so many fixed charges against the Town are beyond the control of your local officials, and there are many instances of legislative largess without compensatory cost sharing. Unfortunately there is too little understanding of the complexities of our fiscal structure to permit of easy discussion. Suffice to say we all need to develop an understanding that will not permit those who would beguile us with unsound slogans and catch phrases to continue to block needed revisions of our entire tax structure, to the end that we can face progress with its consequent costs without the certain knowledge that it is hurtful to many whose principal asset is ownership of a home.

It is the thinking of your Board that the additional revenue which a general sales tax might provide for distribution to Cities and Towns, coupled with a complete revision of the bases and formulae of State distribution of taxes to Cities and

Towns, is the better way to meet those problems Duxbury 19

shares with so many other growing communities. We hope this thought will be provocative of increased tax conscientious- ness.

It has been a high privilege for your Board to serve during the past year and to work with your fine Town Officers, Com- mittees and Employees. We express our grateful appreciation for the splendid help and cooperation we have received from all.

Respectfully submitted,

PHILIP W. DELANO, Chairman FRANCIS W. PERRY JAMES H. W. JENNER 20

REPORT OF STATE AUDIT

May 28, 1956 To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Philip W. Delano, Chairman Duxbury, Massachusetts

Gentlemen:

I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Duxbury for the year ending December 31, 1955, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Director of Accounts.

Very truly yours,

HERMAN B. DINE, Director of Accounts HBDiTJP

Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston

Sir:

As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Duxbury for the year ending December 31, 1955, and report thereon as follows: 21

The financial transactions, as recorded on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection, were examined and verified by comparison with the reports and records of the town treasurer and the town accountant.

The books and accounts in the office of the town accountant were examined and checked. The receipts, as recorded, were checked with the records of the various departments making payments to the treasurer and with the treasurer's books, while the payments were checked with the treasiuy ^varrants signed by the selectmen and with the treasurer's cash book. The appropriations and transfers from the reserve fimd were checked with the town clerk's records of town meetings and with the authorizations of the finance committee.

The town accountant's ledger was analyzed, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1955.* An examination of this balance sheet shows that the town is in good financial condition.

The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were compared with the records in the departments collecting money for the town and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the payments were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds. The cash balance on February

25, 1956 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office, by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit, and by examination of the savings bank book. 22

The records of payroll deductions on account of Federal taxes and the county retirement system were examined and proved with the town accountant's ledger controls.

The payments made for maturing debt and interest were compared with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file.

The records of tax titles held by the town were examined and reconciled with the collector's books and with the town accountant's ledger, the redemptions were checked with the treasurer's cash book, and the disclaimers were verified. The records of tax possessions were examined and the additions as a result of tax title foreclosures were proved. The tax title and tax possession transactions were further verified by comparison with the records at the Registry of Deeds.

The savings bank books and securities representing the investments of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer and the Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank were examined and checked. The investments were listed, the income was proved, and all transactions were verified and compared with the treasurer's and the accountant's books.

The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked in detail. The taxes, motor vehicle and trailer excise, and assessments outstanding according to the previous examination, as well as all subsequent commitment lists, were compared with the assessors' warrants issued for their collection. The recorded receipts were compared with the payments to the treasurer as shown by the treasurer's and the accountant's books, the abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the taxes transferred to the tax title account were proved with the treasurer's record of tax titles held by the town, and the out- 23

standing accounts were listed and reconciled with the town accountant's ledger controls.

The commitments of departmental and water accounts were examined and checked. The recorded collections were compared with the payments to the treasurer, the abatements were proved with the water commissioners' records of abatements granted, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the controlling ledger accounts.

The outstanding tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, assessment, departmental, and water accounts were verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received thereto it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct.

The surety bonds furnished by the several officials of the town for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form.

The available records of departmental cash collections by the selectmen, the town clerk, and the sealer of weights and measures, as well as by the police, building, health, and school departments, and by all other departments in which money was collected for the town, were examined and checked. The recorded collections were compared with the verified payments to the town treasurer, and the cash on hand in the departments was proved by actual count.

In addition to the balance sheet, there are appended to this report tables showing reconciliations of the several cash accounts, summaries of the tax, motor vehicle and trailer

excise, assessment, tax title, tax possession, departmental, and water accounts, together with schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust and investment funds. 24

For the cooperation received from the town officials during the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation.

Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director of Accounts WS:TJP

l^ECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH

Balance January 1, 1955 |348, 129.50 Balance September 13, 1955: Transferred from Duxbui-)' Fire and Water District 45,464.04 Receipts 1,027,071.06 $1,420,664.60 Payments $976,247.30 Balance December 31, 1955 444,417.30 $1,420,664.60

Balance January 1, 1956 $444,417.30 Receipts

January 1 to February 25, 1956 47,395.80 $491,831.10 Payments

January 1 to February 25, 1956 $123,526.01 Balance February 25, 1956: Cash in office, verified $627.76 The Plymouth Nation- al Bank 15,036.27 Rockland Trust Com- pany 285,557.50 25

Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank, Book No. 65146 67,062.05 Cash variation 3.51

$368,287.09 $491,813.10

The Plymouth National Bank

Balance February 25, 1956, per statement $15,827.16 Balance February 25, 1956, per check register $15,036.27 Outstanding checks

February 25, 1956, per list 790.89 $15,827.16

Rockland Trust Company

Balance February 25, 1956, per statement $343,038.81 Balance February 25, 1956, per check register $285,557.50 Outstanding checks

February 25, 1956, per list 57,481.31 $343,038.81

PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS

Federal Taxes

Deductions 1955 $37,143.61 Payments to Director of Internal Revenue 1955 $37,143.61 26

Deductions January 1 to February 25, 1956 $6,514.53 Payments to Director of Internal Revenue

January 1 to February 25, 1956 $3,143.56 Balance February 25, 1956 3,370.97 $6,514.53

County Retirement System

Deductions 1955 $6,279.56 Payments to county treasurer 1955 $6,279.56

Deductions January 1 to February 25, 1956 $1,222.87 Payments to county treasurer

January 1 to February 25, 1956 $597.32 Balance February 25, 1956 625.55 $1,222.87

RECONCILIATION OF COLLECTOR'S CASH

Cash balances February 25, 1956, per tables: Taxes: Town: Levy of 1955: Poll $2.00 Personal property 2.96 Real estate 307.78 $312.74 District: Levy of 1955: Real estate 51.24 Motor vehicle and trailer excise: Levy of 1955 261.38 27

Water: Rates $58.00 Service connections 371.19 429.19 Interest 8.30 Costs 2.95 Petty cash advance 250.00 $1,315.80 Balance February 25, 1956: Cash in office, verified $437.09 The Plymouth National Bank 817.71 Cash variation 61.00 $1,315.80

The Plymouth National Bank

Balance February 25, 1956, per statement $2,785.98 Deposit in transit February 25, 1956, verified 798.57 $3,584.55 Balance February 25, 1956, per check book $817.71 Outstanding checks February 25, 1956 per list 2,766.84 $3,584.55 28

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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Duxbury, Massachusetts

Gentlemen:

The following is a report submitted by the Board of Fire Engineers for the year 1956.

The Department had a total of 147 calls as follows:

Building 28

Chimney 11

Automobile 9

Oil Burner 14

False Alarm 2

Stand-By 3

Out-of-Town 1

Emergency 79

The Department calls show a slight increase over last year, but once again, we were fortunate not to have suffered any great loss of life and property.

Of our 28 building fires we were able to keep them to the point of origin with the exception of two vacant buildings which were of suspicious nature and occurred over July 4th Holidays. 34

All buildings are in fairly good repair with a few minor changes to be made this coming year.

The following permits were issued at the Central Fire Station during 1956:

Oil Burner 74

Bottle Gas 50

Telephone 2806 (for incinerator, rubbish and

brush fires)

Our new Rescue Boat purchased last year has proven to be very serviceable and will add greatly to the efficiency of our Department.

This year we are putting an article in the Town Warrant for a sum of money to purchase a new pumping engine and equipment to replace our Engine No. 3, 1929 American La-

France truck, which we feel is very necessary to keep our standing up to date.

Again I would like to express my thanks to the officers and firemen for their cooperation and, also, the telephone operators and all other Town Departments who have con- tributed in keeping our fire losses down.

Will all persons when putting in a call for a fire or emergency to the Fire Department please remember the importance of saying "EMERGENCY DUXBURY FIRE DEPART-

MENT 333", giving your name, the location of the fire to

the best of your ability and, if it is possible, the nature of the 35

fire (as auto, chimney, building, forest, grass, etc.) so that the proper type of equipment may be dispatched to the fire immediately.

Respectfully submitted,

EBEN N. BRIGGS, Chief

GEORGE S. BUTLER, Asst. Chief

KENNETH O. MACOMBER, Chairman

ALDEN M. BARTLETT, Secretary JOHN DeLORENZO

CARL J. SANTHESON, JR.

BENJAMIN F. GOODRICH, JR.

Board of Fire Engineers 36

REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Duxbury, Massachusetts

Gentlemen:

I herewith submit my report as Forest Warden for the year 1956.

The Department had a total of 79 calls as follows:

Brush 16

Incinerator 4

Dump 27

Grass 19

Stand-By 1

Forest 9

False Alarm 1

Out-of-Town 1

Emergency 1

This year was an exceptional year in that we had a very wet Spring which kept fires down through the Spring forest fire season. This same weather prevailed again in the Fall fire season which kept our fires at a minimum.

All trucks seem to be operating efficiently at present.

The following is a list of fire permits issued during 1956: 400 Beach Permits issued by Ford's Store at Duxbury Beach; 37

1000 Beach Permits issued by Duxbury Beach Park at Blake- man's Store and 400 Beach Permits issued by th Central Fire Station.

Again, I want to thank the Deputy Wardens, Firemen, Selectmen and Town Departments for their helpful service during the past forest fire season.

Respectfully submitted.

EBEN N. BRIGGS, Forest Warden 38

REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

Gentlemen:

I herewith submit the report of the Highway Department for the year ending December 31, 1956.

Under special appropriations, Eagles Nest Road, Old Colony Road, Brewster Street and Autumn Avenue were excavated, graveled and treated with asphalt. Another portion of Winter Street was rebuilt. Work on Bow Street which had to be discontinued last winter because of cold weather was completed. General repairs were made on all streets throughout the town, and several miles of black roads were given surface treatment.

Chapter 90 New Construction funds were spent on Tobey Garden Street — excavating, installing drainage, and gravel- ing.

Chapter 90 Maintenance funds were spent on Route 14.

The bathing beaches at all town landings received annual care, and the usual repairs were made on the Powder Point Bridge.

Traffic lines were painted, roadsides were mowed and guard rails repaired and painted.

I record the passing of Avery C. Nickerson. Avery performed his duties with the Highway Department faithfully and well for the past twenty-five years. Avery was our friend 89

and fellow worker. I express, for the Board of Selectmen and all the men of my Department, our feeling of great sorrow over his loss. Avery will always be remembered; his fine example and splendid cooperative spirit were truly an inspiration.

Respectfully submitted,

LEWIS B. RANDALL, Superintendent of Streets

REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR

December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

I respectfully submit the following report for 1956:

Twenty-four farms visited for inspection, consisting of:

195 Cows 44 Sheep 4 Goats

21 Pigs

12 Horses

Four dogs were quarantined in 1956.

Yours respectfully, ERNEST W. CHANDLER, Animal Inspector :40

REPORT OF THE CEMETERY TRUSTEES

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury:

Your Board of Cemetery Trustees renders its report for the year 1956.

The work for caring for the Cemeteries in Duxbury is covered in the report of the Superintendent.

Increased labor costs have called for an increase in charges for some of the work done.

Increase in the Perpetual Care funds continues and we strongly urge all lot owners to put the lots under perpetual care.

We are requesting an appropriation of $18,396.00 to carry on the regular work in the cemeteries. We also request that the sums collected for lots be appropriated to the use of the Cemetery Department.

HARRY A. TAMMETT, Chairman EDWARD P. HOBART H. RUSSELL CHANDLER CARL E. JOHNSON

J. NEWTON SHIRLEY, Secretary •41

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES

To the Cemetery Trustees:

I submit my report lor the year 1956.

At Mayflower, Ashdod, Dingley and Standish Cemeteries the general work was done and the leaves were raked, also the avenues were edged, raked and cleaned.

At Ashdod Cemetery the fence was painted and the walks graded and seeded. Also some of the walks were graded and seeded and the fence painted along the front of Tremont Street at the Mayflower Cemetery.

At Standish Cemetery we put in a two rail three foot high old fashioned post and rail fence with round cedar rails. Also graded and seeded part of the cemetery.

Some of the trimming of dead wood out of the trees have been done and more of this work will have to be done next year. Milky Disease Spore Dust was put on some of the lots in Mayflower Cemetery for control of the Japanese Beetle.

The Avenues in Mayflower Cemetery have been repaired, graded and Locust Avenue extended. The black top roads were seal coated, the work done by the Highway and Cemetery Departments.

Perpetual and Annual care lots were cared for: also the graves of the veterans.

There were fifty seven interments this year.

Respectfully submitted,

LAUREL B. FREEMAN, Superintendent of Cemeteries 42

REPORT OF THE TOWN fflSTORIAN

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Duxbury:

The work of this department has gone on, following the pattern of previous years. An increased interest in local history is noted and information has been furnished to individuals and groups by the loan of books, by talks, and by aid in research.

Several large maps were secured on which the early roads, land grants, and homesites are being marked. This will bring scattered information together for better understanding.

The following books were added to the permanent collection:

Mourt's Relation, 1622-1685, Duxbury Budget — 1900 re- print, and History of Duxbury by Laurence Bradford, by purchase. Descendants of Honorable Seth Sprague's Family, by loan. Duxbury, Ancient and Modern, by H. Fish, by gift. Several old maps also were gifts.

As in other years, letters asking about Duxbury were answered and specific information was given whenever possible.

All books, maps, pictures, information, and notes collected by the Historian are available to all having an interest

or a use for them. The collection of such items is interesting

and when others can use them, it is particularly satisfying.

Respectfully submitted, DOROTHY WENTWORTH, Historian for the Town of Duxbury 43

PLYMOUTH COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture is strongly represented in Duxbury in three different activities, all through the Plymouth County Extension Service. The first is the direct personal service extended by the specialists of the department to individuals and agricultural organizations throughout the county. These activities cover cranberry, poultry, turkey, dairy, forestry and general farming. These services in Duxbury have not been recorded separately but have been widely used.

The second activitiy is that of adult education under the Home Economics department of the Extension Service. Here the local volunteer leaders organize the groups and the meetings while the Extension Service representatives furnish the speakers and teachers. In Duxbury for 1956, Mrs. Raymond Chandler has been the capable local leader with Mrs. Dorothy

Blanchard as assistant. Their report of the year's activities is as follows:

PLYMOUTH COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE ADULT EDUCATION

Blanche E. Chandler, Duxbury Chairman

Number

1956 Program A t tending

Feb. — Quick Breads and Main Dish Salads 10 Mar. — Care and Use of Sewing Machines 15 April — The Family Together (Lecture) 25 44

May — Flower Arrangements 5 June — Outdoor Cookery (East Bridgewater) 8 July — Furniture Refinishing 3 August — Chair Caning 20 Sept. — Care of House Plants 25 Oct. — Cake Decorating 27 Nov. — Christmas Projects 30 Dec. — Christmas Open House (Brockton) 20

TARKILN EXTENSION SERVICE FIOMEMAKER'S GROUP

Dorothy Blanchard, Chairman

Sept. — Group Organization 10 Oct. — Project Planning 6 Nov. — Candle Making 7 Dec. — Christmas Projects 9

The third activity, 4-H, is under the general direction of a very active local group called the 4-H Town Committee. The Duxbury 4-H groups cover projects in Dairy, Sheep, Poultry, Gardens, Car Repair, Cooking, Sewing, Home Decoration, etc.

The report of Mr. Guy Southard follows:

DUXBURY 4-H, 1956

by Guy Southard, Chairman Duxbury 4-H Town Committee

The year 1956 was indeed a successful one for the Dux- bury 4-H Town Committee. The agricultural clubs covered many different fields, including sheep, poultry, dairy and gardens. The Car Rej^air Club had a very successful year. 45

The Home Economics clubs which are sewing, cooking, home improvement and crafts were greatly increased this year by the addition of three new leaders, Mrs. Irving Locke, Mrs. Abbie Peckham and Mrs. Guy Southard. There is also a new poultry leader, Mr. George Colburn.

The 4-H Town Committee is comprised of leaders and former leaders. They are:

Mr. Guy Southard, Chairman Mr. John Willis, former chairman Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Chandler Mr. and Mrs. James Smithson Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Brock Miss Ethel McAuliffe Mrs. Abbie Peckham Mrs. Irving Locke Mrs. Guy Southard Mr. George Colburn

Mrs. Frederic Harrington, Jr.

This year there were seven children sent to Camp Farley with their expenses paid. There was one who went as a Junior Councillor for two weeks.

The Committee had a very successful rummage sale to earn funds to carry on their work. They also had a Food Sale on Election Day, where voters could buy coffee and doughnuts or something to take home. On both of these, Committee members and 4-H members did the work, with donations from parents and friends of 4-H.

The highlight of the year was when four members were chosen County winners. They were Arlene Smithson in cooking, Ellen Southard in Clothing, Janet McLean in gardens, and Donald Brock in Achievement. The three girls were sent to the State Club Congress in Boston. 46

The excitement didn't end here. Donald Brock was chosen a State winner, and was sent to the National 4-H Club Con- gress in Chicago. You can imagine the Town Committee's thrill when they were notified that Don had been picked as a National winner and received a three hundred dollar scholarship. Don has certainly reached the top in 4-H Club work.

Last summer Ellen Southard wrote and helped direct

a play with a cast of fifty. Several were Duxbury youngsters. This play was presented on the stage at Marshfield Fair.

Several youngsters attended the local fairs, exhibiting sheep, dairy, poultry and Home Economics articles.

In closing, it is easy to see why the 4-H Town Committee

is so proud of the work the 4-H youngsters have done this year under their supervision.

Respectfully submitted, GUY SOUTHARD, Chairman

The report of Mr. Robert B. Ewing, County Agent- Manager, follows:

PLYMOUTH COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE

By Robert B. Ewing, Agent-Manager, Brockton

The Plymouth County Extension Service is an educa-

tional organization which is a part of the United States De- partment of Agriculture and the University of Massachusetts.

There are three Departments — Agriculture, Home and

4-H — and the office is in the Court House, Brockton, Massa- chusetts. 47

The Program of each department — Agriculture, Home

Economics and 4-H is planned with the cooperation of farm, rural and urban people. County Extension Agents strive to bring to county people the results of research in Agriculture and Homemaking, that will increase incomes, provide a better living and happier family life, by teaching people to help themselves. Because more families are moving into our Plym- outh County towns there is an increased demand for information by telephone and letters pertaining to the home, home grounds, gardens and livestock. Many leaders trained by the Extension Service Staff forward information to groups and individuals in the community through meetings, news articles and special activities.

Funds for County Aid to Agriculture are derived principally from the County. Some Federal funds are also made available through the University of Massachusetts. Most towns in Plymouth County make a token appropriation which is used for the general expenditures of the Plymouth County Extension Service. Town Directors are appointed in those towns where an appropriation is made. These Town Directors are unpaid volunteer leaders who serve as the Extension Service representatives in their respective town.

The Board of Trustees appointed by the Plymouth County Commissioners administers the Extension Service program and is composed of the following members:

Lloyd A. Hathaway, Abington, Chairman

Gilbert Beaton, Wareham, Vice-Chairman

Mrs. Harold D. Bent, Brockton

Gilbert Blackledge, Whitman

Robert B. Bowler, Plymouth

Ralph Mcllvana, Plympton 48

Mrs. Roy Puddington, Hanson

Mrs. Herbert Wydom, Brockton

Paul Lehtola, Bridgewater

I wish to express my deep appreciation of all the assistance which has been extended to this important work. Each year we realize anew how vital this program is to our community.

Respectfully submitted,

MALCOLM C. BROCK, Town Director, County Aid to Agriculture. 49

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The Board of Appeals held twenty-seven public hearings during 1956, of which twenty-two were for variances in the residential district and five for exceptions, authorized by the Protective By-Law but subject to the approval of the Board of Appeals.

Of the twenty-two variances, eleven were denied and eleven granted, of which three were granted subject to certain restrictions. It is interesting to note that nine of the requested variances were for oversized advertising signs. Of these, five were denied and four were granted. Of the latter, however, three were for new signs on Route 3 to advertise long established businesses located on the former southern section of Route 3 now bypassed by the new Route 3 and the fourth was granted subject to a time restriction.

All five of the exceptions were granted, one of which subject to restrictions.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM B. COFFIN, Chairman H. RUSSELL CHANDLER EDWARD P. HOBART

January 11, 1957 50

REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTER

December 31, 1956

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

I respectfully submit my report as Harbor Master for the year 1956.

There were 114 boats in the basin, approximately 30 at Howland's Lane, and 75 on the shores.

A new mooring plan was set up giving a more accurate boat position, so as to utilize all available space. Every boat now is listed with its mooring location.

48,979 cubic yards of fill was taken out of the basin by the recent dredging. Approximate additional room made available — 10 boats, twenty foot size, with a mooring swing of 60 feet. A small amount of room compared to the number of boats wanting to come in.

Coast Guard and Federal Permits were obtained for our channel markers. They will now be numbered and positioned.

Respectfully submitted,

VICTOR D. NICKERSON, Harbor Master. 51

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen

Gentlemen:

Following is the report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1956.

LIST OF OFFENCES

Assault 2 Breaking and Entering and Larceny 3 Delinquency 7 Driving a motor vehicle to endanger 2 Driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated 3 Drunkenness 11 Illegitimate Child Act, violating 2 Malicious injury to property 3 Motor vehicle laws, violating 8 Weapon carrying Neglect or desertion of family 3 Using motor vehicle w/o authority

DISPOSITIONS

House of Correction Fined 18 Suspended sentence and probation 20 Filed 52

Not Guilty 3 Continued 5

MISCELLANEOUS

Complaints investigated 1945 Emergency messages delivered 95 Hospital trips with cruiser 21 Motor vehicle accidents investigated 60 Motor vehicle violations recorded 91 Parking summons issued 95 Summons served for outside police 81 Doors found unlocked and secured 78 Beach permits issued 2147 Pistol permits issued 45 Shellfish permits issued 646 Children reported lost and returned to parents 21 Animals returned to owners 49 Animals destroyed for owners 61 Air defense warning tests recorded 381 Miles traveled by cruisers 84,263

Respectfully Submitted,

JAMES T. O'NEIL, Chief of Police

January 10, 1957 53

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT INSECT PEST CONTROL

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.

Gentlemen:

I herewith submit my report of Insect Pest Control for the year ending December 31, 1956.

There was a slight buildup of Tent Caterpillar in the past Spring at the north end of Duxbury Beach. This is not surprising because of the protection the egg clusters receive by the shifting of the sand among the beach plum bushes and low-growing wild cherries.

Aerial spraying was done for the control of Gypsy Moths on three hundred acres around each trap that caught male moths during the previous year. A total of 2700 acres received spray during May.

Thirty-two traps were set again during this summer with only one trap catching moths. This trap, located on the town line in the northwest part of town caught 8 male gypsy moths. Scouting for egg clusters in the vicinity of that trap has been done but no eggs found.

From all reports, Japanese Beetles were considerably less in number this year. However, considerable damage was done to Linden trees, which will require more spraying another season.

Elm Leaf Beetle caused very little damage and the un- sightly Fall Web Worm was absent this year. However, there 54

are eleven insects and two diseases and Poison Ivy that we have to try to keep in cheek. White Pine Blister Rust, being one, was found for the first time in fifteen years that we know of. The alternate host for the disease in this case was wild gooseberries, which were destroyed.

Respectfully submitted,

ROY E. PARKS, Superintendent, Insect Pest Control. 55

REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury:

I herewith submit the report of the Tree Department for the year 1956.

Again, this year the Birch Leaf Miner caused considerable damage to the birch trees. The spraying of single trees and scattered small clumps hardly justifies the time and expense.

In the past, our Elm trees have been the most important to care for and they are now getting to where we have more time to spend on our other varieties. Many of our Maple trees were pruned this past season the first time in ten years. The tops of many trees have been cut back and cables installed, to enable them to stand a few more years.

This past year we planted sixty-one trees along the streets with most of them located back on each lot out of the way of utility wires.

We have added several of the flowering species of trees and now have approximately six hundred plants and trees in the Town Nursery at this time.

Respectfully submitted,

ROY E. PARKS, Tree Warden 5b

REPORT OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board o£ Selectmen

Gentlemen:

Following is a report of the Parks and Playgrounds Com- mittee for the year 1956.

The spring cleanup of Parks and Playgrounds started the

first of April with one man full time until the first of October. The tennis courts were put into shape for use the second week of April.

Fertilizing of the grass on Train Field, Little League and

Pony League was also done the first part of April. There are nine other small areas in other sections of town that have to be taken care of also: The Partridge Academy Lot, Town Hall, Ellison Beach, Island Creek Pond Lot, Island Creek Park Lot, Tree of Knowledge, Tarkiln Recreation Lot, Hall's Corner Girl Scout Lot and the Myles Standish Cellar Lot.

Poison Ivy was sprayed wherever necessary on these lots as well as around the school playground. One large tree was taken down at the Hall's Corner Girl Scout building and the brush cleaned up at the sides and back of the building.

An area in the Abbott Field between the Police Station and Elementary School was selected for a soccer field and improved by taking down the high spots and filling in the low places. Grass seed was then planted and a good catch resulted. Train Field and the ball fields were again fertilized in the Fall with the ball diamonds receiving a top dressing of compost. Additional loam was hauled in to level up the base paths and infield.

We have cleaned up an area at the south side of Wright's Dike that the Girl Scouts are going to use as a camp site.

We want to thank the Highway Superintendent for his cooperation in making some of his equipment available for maintaining Parks and Playgrounds.

Respectfully submitted,

ROY E. PARKS, Superintendent, Parks and Playgrounds. 58

REPORT OF CONTROL OF DUTCH ELM DISEASE

To ihe Honorable Board of Selectmen

Gentlemen:

I herewith submit my report on the control of Dutch Elm Disease for the year 1956.

Each year it is getting more difficult to get good control of the bark beetle that spreads the Dutch Elm Disease. Adverse spray conditions during the Spring spray program were the worst in our experience in this work. The build-up backlog of fungus-carrying beetles in many other towns also adds to a difficult situation. However, that is now behind us and I am very happy to report that we are still up in the 99% plus control bracket as we have been each year for the past ten years.

It is true that nineteen confirmed Dutch Elm Disease sample reports were received by us from the laboratory at Amherst during 1956. This number represents the total of diseased specimens in the entire Elm population of Duxbiuy including our wild Elms, which number about two hundred. Five of the confimations were from trees that were NOT sprayed. The fourteen cases of Dutch Elm Disease check with the question marks I have against these trees in my spray records.

In analyzing the past season's work, we think that it can be improved upon in the coming year with the aid of heli- copter spraying in connection with the ground equipment.

Respectfully submitted,

ROY E. PARKS, Tree Warden 7

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF JONATHAN AND RUTH FORD FUND

To the Citizens of Duxbury:

The following is a statement of the operations of the principal and income accounts of the Jonathan and Ruth Ford Fund for the year 1956:

Principal Income

On hand December 3 1 , 1 955 $25,000.00 $3,389. 1

Income for 1956 778.13

$4,167.30

Paid in 1956 for relief of worthy cases 272.25

On hand December 31, 1956 $25,000.00 $3,895.05

PHILIP W. DELANO FRANCIS W. PERRY JAMES H. W. JENNER MAURICE H. SHIRLEY, Treasurer 60

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LUCY HATHAWAY TRUST FUND

To the Citizens of Duxbury:

The following is a statement of the operations of the principal and income accounts of the Lucy Hathaway Trust Fund for the year 1956:

Principal Income Stocks Cash On hand December 31, 1955 $20,055.00 $ 15.37 $5,270.14 Income converted to Principal 1,225.63 1,225.63

$1,241.00 $4,044.51 100 Shares American Tel. & Tel. purchased 1956 $1,014.14 $1,014.14 Income Added in 1956 $1,717.53

$5,762.04 Income withdrawn for distribution $4,800.00

On hand December 31, 1956 $21,069.14 $ 226.86 $ 962.04

PHILIP W. DELANO FRANCIS W. PERRY JAMES H. W. JENNER MAURICE H. SHIRLEY, Treasurer 61

REPORT OF THE SHELLFISH CONSTABLE

December 31, 1956

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

I respectfully submit my report as Shellfish Constable for the year 1956.

During the spawning period, from June through August of 1955, the amount of seed Scallops were unusually scarce. This seed would have been our 1956 scallop crop. The severe cold and ice during December of 1955 and January 1956, when our Bay froze over for eight days, was very hard on the few seed Scallops we did have, as in the early stages of their life they are very tender.

From January 1st to April 1st, there were from 45 persons at the beginning to 5 persons, raking the remainder of the adult Scallops. A Scallop's normal life is from twenty to twenty- six months, relatively few passing the two year limit.

When the Scallop season reopened on October 1, few Scallops could be found in Duxbury or the Cape Towns. The Town of Gay Head having the only sizeable crop.

During the Summer and Fall months, an average of 16 persons worked throughout the Bay digging Ouahaugs, Razor- fish and Seaworms.

In the months of August and September, 4,600 bushels of Mussels were removed from a shore area on Standish Shore. The cost for their removal was $492.21. This money was obtained from the State Division of Marine Fisheries, and the

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^vork ^vas supervised by Richard Burton, Marine Fisheries Biologist.

64 Commercial permits were issued @ $5.00 each — total 1320.00. 761 family permits at 50^* each were issued during the year — total $373.00. 13 family permits were issued free to persons 70 years of age or over.

One Clam Grant was renewed at a charge of $5.00 during the year. 15 notices were sent Grant holders requesting a report of work done on grants. 150 bushels of Ouahaugs were planted on Grants this year.

There were 15 Annual Fee forms sent out and $22.25 collected in 1955 Annual Fees from Grant holders.

Following is the record of shellfish and seaworms taken commercially during the year. l,278l^ bushels of Scallops, January @ $3.10 $3,963.35

1 , 1 1 1 14 bushels of Scallops, February @ $3.10 $3,445.65

205 bushels of Scallops, March @ $3.10 $635.00 140 bushels of Quahaugs @ $10.00 $1,400.00

107 bushels of Quahaugs (a 8.00 $856.00

30 bushels of Quahaugs @ 7.00 $210.00

917 bushels of Quahaugs (a 3.00 $2,751.00

50 bushels of Razorfish @ $6.00 $300.00

bushels of Razorfish (?/ 8.00 $466.00 68

23 bushels of Clams @ ."^12.00 $276.00

20 bushels of Mussels (a. $2.00 $40.00

53,585 Seaworms @ $.03 apiece $1,607.55

Total all Shellfish and Worms $16,050.55

Respectfully submitted,

HENRY P. McNEIL, Shellfish Constable 64

REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT

December 31, 1956

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

I respectfully submit my report as Agent and Director for the Department of Veterans' Services for the year 1956.

Three pension and two compensation claims were handled, the applicants are now receiving Federal pension and compensation checks.

I have continued to advise and assist numerous Veterans and their dependents in whatever type of Veterans problem

which they presented. ,

I photostat Veterans Service discharges, and keep a copy on file in the Veterans' Service office.

During the year, seven local 18 years olds were registered for Draft Board No. 129, Marshfield, Massachusetts.

Two death claims were handled in my capacity as Burial Agent.

During the year 1956, this department had its heaviest case load, a total of 22 cases, representing 65 people who received Veterans' Benefits.

Our appropriation was $$11,692.00, but due to a larger case load and unforeseen medical expenses it was necessary to request the Finance Committee to transfer the sum of $2,800.00 65

from the reserve fund to this Department to carry us through the last two months of the year.

The State Department of Veterans' Services will reim- burse the Town for approximately half of the amount expended on our cases.

Respectfully submitted,

HENRY P. McNEIL, Agent 66

REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH

I hereby submit my report as agent for the Board of Health.

The finest thing about this past year from the health point of view was the complete absence of Poliomyelitis. It is per- haps too early to say that we have seen the end of this disease here in town, but the introduction of the Salk vaccine should soon make this disease a medical rarity in a class with such long-gone scourges as diphtheria and small pox. Since the Salk vaccine became available in quantity last Spring a series of five clinics have been held and a total of 1,225 shots given. Opportunity has thus been given everyone up to the age of twenty to have received the first two injections. The efficacy of the Salk vaccine has been proved on a nation-wide scale, and improved manufacturing methods have made the product fool-proof from the safety standpoint so there can be no re- currence of the tragedies which accompanied the first batch.

Although the Salk vaccine is now available to all persons from any private physician for the price of an office visit, there is a staggering lethargy on the part of many when it comes to availing themselves of this opportunity. The mechanism of "carriers" of this disease is not well understood, so the eventual safety of all of us lies in immunization of the entire population.

The communicable disease figures for the year were as follows:

Tuberculosis 3 Dogbite 9 Chicken Pox 24 i 07

German Measles 85 Scarlet Fever 3 Mumps 2 Roseola 1

May we again urge all parents to report all communicable diseases to the health agent when they are so mild as not to require a doctor's services. Doctors are required to report all cases they do see.

The school dental program had another successful year.

Rat bait is available at Dr. Starr's office at all times at no cost. A little less than three hundred pounds were distributed this year. Please take advantage of this program, if you have any rodent problems — it works!

We are grateful to the State Department of Public Health for the assistance and cooperation in the inspecting and licens- ing of eating establishments, chicken farms and the like.

Respectfully submitted,

GEORGE ROSS STARR, JR., M.D. 68

DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1956

To the Trustees of the Duxbury Free Library:

On December 31, ]956 another year of activity and growth became a part of the library's history. What happened in the library in 1956? First of all, the total circulation for the year amounted to 51,629; a gain of 2,459 over that of 1955. With an estimated population of 4,285, this gives us a 12 per capita circulation which is very encouraging indeed. The American Library Association considers a 5 per capita a satisfactory one. While our gain in circulation was not as large as in the previous three years, it was a gain and circulation statistics indicate only a part of what goes on in the library. The daily reference work with the adults and children who visit the library takes up a great part of each day and no one can estimate the far-reaching results of this work. Borrowing special books to fill the needs of adults and juniors who are engaged in research work or in developing projects of vital interest to them also comes into the daily routine. Besides the work with the public there are all of the "behind-the-scenes" activities which must be carried on in the effort to make our library a more useful and efficient institution as the months go by. Our total circulation of 51,629 consisted of 27,828 books borrowed by adults and 23,801 by junior readers.

On June 16, 1956, we began our re-registration of borrowers. Each borrower's card is issued for 4 years and at the end of that time, the borrower re-registers. All registrations which have exj^ired on a certain date are removed from the file and in this ^vay, our borrower's file is automatically kept up to date. On December 31, 1956, 3,105 borrowers had reg- 69

istered at the Library since June 16th, 1952. Of these, in 1956, 365 were new borrowers and 324 were re-registrations.

The growing use of the library continues to tax all of its resources and the staff does its best to meet all of the increased demands made upon it as efficiently as possible. The additional help which we have enjoyed since May 1956 has been of tremendous assistance in carrying on the daily routine. It is the intention of all on the staff that the best possible service shall be extended to all who visit the library in search of good books or for important information.

Our great need at present is a larger book-budget. With that, our services could be further extended and would reach more people. Books are so much more expensive than they were even five years ago and the demands made upon us increase each year. We cannot begin to fill the requests made upon us by the pupils in the public schools. Our circulation would be much larger than we have recorded for 1956 if we had enough junior books to go around when the various classes visit the library.

Work on the discarding of worn-out and useless books and rearranging the collection goes on as time permits, in the hope that in the not-too-distant future a re-cataloguing project will be undertaken in the library.

Our work with the schools continues to grow and is now a part of the established routine. All elementary grades make weekly visits to the library with their teachers and the librarian and her assistants help the boys and girls to find good books to read, material on specific subjects, how to use the reference books and to use and enjoy a library in general.

It seems to the librarian that there is no more important func- tion to be carried on by the library than the attempt to intro- duce boys and girls to good books and to endeavor to develop 70

them into good readers. Without a fiiTQ foundation as a good reader to begin with, further education becomes almost impossible. One teacher remarked that he considered the library trips invaluable because there was so little time in school to give to actual reading and to emphasizing its importance. The trips to the library during school hours dramatize this importance and many parents and teachers have spoken of the decided improvement in reading which many children are enjoying as the result of this library and school collaboration.

The Junior and Senior High School pupils have their turn in the Library after 2:00 P.M. They come to do their reference work and to get books for study at home, books for "outside" reading, etc. A great deal of time is spent with these boys and girls, helping them to get the material they need with which to work out their many problems.

During the summer vacation the 7th and 8th grade children read books from a "Summer Reading List". The work was carried on at the library in co-operation with the Dux- bury School System. The library purchased many of the books which were on the list and helped the boys and girls select books suitable for their age and reading level. Several of the pupils read over 40 books each — this is the first time such a project has been carried on and we believe that it is a very worthwhile one

The foregoing is a general resume of what went on in the library during 1956. It is impossible to give in detail the thousand and one things that go to make up a busy day. 1956 has been our busiest year. It is hoped that in 1957 we shall have additional income, especially for books and that we shall be enabled to grow and give even better service to all who come to our doors.

It was Clarence Day, author of "Life with Father" who wrote: "The world of books is the most remarkable creation 71

of man . . . nothing else that he builds ever lasts . . . monuments

fall . . . nations perish . . . civilizations grow old and die out; and, after an era of darkness, new races build others. But, in the world of books are volumes that have seen this happen again and again and yet live on . . . still young . . . still as fresh as the day they were written . . . still telling men's hearts of men centuries dead."

Once again it is the librarian's pleasure to extend her thanks and deep appreciation to all who have helped make the 1956 library year an enjoyable and successful one: to the Trustees, to the Staff — Mrs. Winifred T. Couch, Mrs. Odeal O. Moody and Mrs. Margaret R. Bates, to the members of the Duxbury Community Garden Club for their untiring efforts toward bringing beauty and charm to the interior of the library and to all of those who have so generously donated money, books, periodicals, plants and flowers. All of these kindnesses have benefited the library in many ways and the gratitude of all is extended to the givers.

Respectfully submitted, MINNIE BURKE FIGMIC, Librarian 72

REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY, INC.

As of December 31, 1956

INCOME ACCOUNT

RECEIPTS

On Hand Jan. 1, 1956:

In Bank $ 400.93

Lucy Hathaway Fund (in Town Treas.) 7.20

$ 408.13 $ 408.13

From various trust funds:

Wright $3,184.09

Winsor 750.54

Hathaway 109.27

Duxbui7 Hall 257.60

Lucy Hathaway (From Town Treasurer) 300.00

14,601.50 $4,601.50

From Librarian — Petty Cash 125.00

From Donation 25.00

From Town of Duxbury (Appropriation $7,000) 6,998.45

$12,158.08 EXPENDITURES

Salaries I 6,328.96

Books 2,188.37

Insurance 394.60

Repairs and Improvements 151.14

Fuel Oil 904.07

Electricity 340.45

Telephone 132.50

Janitor Services and Grounds 587.85

Other Operating Expenses 150.23

$11,178.17 On Hand Dec. 31, 1956 — In Bank 979.91

$12,158.08

Respectfully submitted,

C. RUSSELL EDDY, Treasurer

Audited by

WILLIAM B. COFFIN 74

REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS

To the Citizens and the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Duxbury:

The Water Department completed its first full year of operation as a town department with the charges for water and services furnished during the year exceeding the cost of operation and maintenance and annual increments on principal and interest on the outstanding bonded indebtedness. The cost of operation and maintenance included the cost of administration, supervision, labor and materials of normal operation. However, the non-recurring expenditures authorized in special articles in the Warrant for the 1956 Annual and Special Town Meetings including a part of the appropriation for the West Duxbury extension not raised by a bond issue resulted in a deficit that was met by general taxes. Attention is invited to the fact that the total amount of taxes to meet the deficit was less than that normally collected by the former Water District and now collected by the Town since it absorbed the District.

Purchase of Land. The purchase of the land necessary for the future operation of the new well at Duxbury Lake Shores authorized in Art. 46 of the Warrant for the 1956

Annual Town Meeting has been effected. This source is now completely available for any future expansion of the water system.

New Rules and Regulations. During the year, a completely revised booklet on the Rules and Regulations of the Water Department, which replaces the old Water District booklet, has been prepared and should be distributed shortly

after the first of the year. Bill Collection. The system of collecting water bills in April and October of each year instead of the usual April billing was inaugmated during the year in compliance with

the state law (Chapter 487 of the Acts of 1954) . Some delay was encountered in October in making meter readings in certain cases and bills were delayed in some instances. It is believed that this difficulty w^ill be overcome in the future.

Master Plan. The preparation of a report on the master plan for the future extension of the existing water system to determine sizes of future mains and the priority of building them, as authorized in Article 34 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting, has been completed by the engineering firm of Whitman and Howard of Boston, Mass. It is attached hereto. Copies have been distributed to interested town officials.

This report has been studied by the Commissioners, and their recommendations as to the desirability and feasibility of constructing at this time the Phase I recommended by Whit- man and Howard in whole or in part will be submitted to the Town for its consideration in a special article in the Warrant for the 1957 Town Meeting.

Extensions. Work on the West Duxbury extension of a 12-in. main from Tinkertown to the Tarkiln School and an 8-in. branch on Chandler Street authorized in Article 36 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting, at a cost of $66,000.00 was commenced on September 27, 1956. Work was completed by the contractor, Joseph lacuzzi, on October 31, 1956 at a total cost of materials anl labor of |59,000.00. The line was put in service on November 24th, after meeting the requirements of the State Board of Health and the contract specifications of Whitman and Howard. Approximately one-half of the possible users have been connected to the main as of the end of the year. Fire protection in this section of the 76

town has been materially improved for the benefit of the citizens of that area. Additional revenue not directly credited to the Water Department will accrue to the Town from this extension as betterment assessments authorized in Art. 33 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting are put into effect.

New Superintendent. On October 1, 1956, the Com- missioners accepted with deep regret the resignation of Mr. Eugene Redlon, who had been Superintendent since January

1, 1953. Mr. Redlon did outstanding work as Superintendent, and his very courteous and enthusiastic service was appreci- ated by the Commissioners and water users.

Mr. Kenneth Macomber was selected by the Commissioners from a group of outstanding candidates to fill the position of superintendent, and commenced work on September 10, 1956.

Personnel, During the year, the pay of the employees has been increased eight percent, as called for by the general town increase. It has been recommended to the Personnel Board that the occupational designation of the present Water De- partment laborers be changed to Water Department mechanics, due to the special skills and knowledge required of these employees, with no change in the present rate schedules. A Laborer rating and a part-time Junior Clerk rating has been requested of the Personnel Board for inclusion in the Water Department schedules.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Revenue. During the year, a total of $48,518.30 was collected by the Town Collector for water ($47,757.30) and meter services ($761.00) furnished to the citizens of Duxbury.

It is estimated that there is approximately $12,000 outstanding 77

in unpaid bills as of January 1, 1957, due in large part to the initiation of the new system of rendering bills semi-annually. However, the total commitment or bills rendered for water furnished during the year was approximately $54,000.00, which can be assumed to be the operating income of the Water De- partment for the year 1956, less a small amount for abatements and uncollected bills.

In addition, bills were rendered for the service connections made by the Department between the property lines and the users' homes. Reimbursements amounting to $3,553.17 were collected. This reduces the amount actually expended from the service connection appropriation and can be classed as revenue. Therefore, the total estimated income for the year

1956 is seen to be approximately $57,553.17.

Attention also is invited to the fact that the $47,757.30 collected in 1956 for water furnished is greater than the amount normally collected annually since charges for excess water collected in 1956 included approximately an 18-month period, also due to the new system of rendering bills. Based on a five-year average, and allowing for an increase in consumption due to new service connections it is estimated that the normal annual water revenue for water furnished will be approximately $42,000.00.

Appropriations. The status of the various appropriations available to the Department as of December 31, 1956 is as follows: 78

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It also is seen that during the year the following expenditures were made in accordance with special articles in the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting — Article 34, Master Plan, $3,120.00; Article 46, Duxbury Lake Shore well site, $4,000.00; Special Town Duxbury Lake Shores well site, $4,200.00, making a total of $1 1,320.00. In addition, $20,000.00 was appropriated in connection with Article 36, West Duxbury extension. The total expenditures by the Town for water purposes were therefore $74,752.16 during the year 1956.

It also is shown in the above tabulation that there is $15,300.80 remaining in appropriations for work that now has been' completed. It is the intention of the Commissioners to recommend that this amount be returned to the Water Sur- plus account from which future appropriations may be voted.

Water Surplus. It is the intention of the Commissioners to recommend that the Water Surplus of $24,882.00 as of De- cember 31, 1955 (referred to in the 1955 Town Report) which has been increased by the transfer of 1956 water revenue, and will be further increased if the voters follow our recommendation and return the unexpended appropriation balances to the Surplus Account to a total of approximately $53,- 908.02, be used primarily for the further expansion of the system.

Funded Debt. Water loans totalling $53,000.00 were outstanding on December 31, 1956. A total of $9,500.00 was 80

paid on the principal and $783.75 in interest during the year. An additional $46,000.00 was authorized to be borrowed during the year for the West Duxbury extension, and this will increase the annual payments on principal and interest by $6,000.00 and $1,242.00 respectively beginning in 1957.

Summary. While the Department operated at a surplus of revenue over operation and fixed debt charges in 1956, it is estimated that there will be a deficit of approximately $10,-

000.00 in 1957. This is due to estimated smaller collections in 1957, the additional cost of refunding the money borrowed for the recently completed West Duxbury extension, and to the slightly increased budget for 1957. This could be met by an increase in minimum and/or excess water rates. The present rates have remained unchanged for many years, and in view of the general increase in costs, it is believed that an increase is justified and will be put into effect in the future as it becomes necessary.

Respectfully submitted,

* LEONARD B. GALLAGHER LLOYD B. SALT JOHN A. BORGESON Water Commissioners

Report in Relation to

Long Range Plan of

Water System Development

DUXBURY, MASS.

WHITMAN & HOWARD, INC. Engineers

89 Broad Street Boston, Mass.

SEPTEMBER, 1956

Telephone HAncock 6-1633 WHITMAN & HOWARD

(Est. 1869, Inc. 1924) Engineers 89 BROAD STREET, ROOM 514 BOSTON 10, MASS. CMANNING Howard Edwin M. Howard Paul F. Howard C. R. WiCKERSON C. Roger Pearson L. M. Pittendreigh

September 18, 1956

Board of Water Commissioners Duxbury, Massachusetts

Gentlemen:

In accordance with your request, we have made a survey of that part of Duxbury which is not supplied with water from the present Duxbury system and have designed water main extensions of the required size to serve these areas. The following report contains the results of the survey, together with estimates of cost and other appurtenant information.

ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY

Under date of October, 1955, we submitted to the Dux- bury Fire and Water District a report on a test well investiga- tion for an additional water supply. Test wells were driven in several locations, but those which showed the best yield were in the vicinity of Duxbury Lake Shores Development. From the observations and results of a pumping test conducted at that location, we reported that there was a potential supply of approximately 1,000,000 gallons per day available from three gravel packed wells; however, we recommended that the initial development be made with one gravel packed 85

well at the site tested, this well to have a capacity of 350 gallons per minute or one-half million gallons per day.

We again recommend that the development of this supply be carried out in accordance with the above-mentioned report. The maximum day's pumping in 1956 was 1,116,000 gallons on July 2nd. The maximum capacity of the present pumps is 1,300 gallons per minute or 1.872 million gallons per day. The additional half million gallons per day referred to, together with additional storage recommended in a later part of this report, should provide sufficient water to take care of peak consumption periods or fire demands until such time as there are approximately 2,500 services. Based on past growth, we estimate this increase to take place by 1975.

Although the Duxbury Lake Shores well site has a potential capacity of 700 gallons per minute or one million gallons per day, we believe that the Town should seek additional funds and conduct further test well work in order that all possible sources of ground water supply within the entire Town can be determined and sufficient land acquired for future development of the long-range plan. The location of the water supplies conceivably can alter the design of pipe sizes near the possible source.

The proposed development of the well site at Duxbury Lake Shores should be one step or stage of the proposed extension to West Duxbury and, therefore, should be included in Phase I of the Master Plan.

ADDITIONAL STORAGE

The present standpipe on Captain's Hill has a capacity of 329,000 gallons, which is inadequate to meet the requirements of the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association .

for the present portion of Duxbury now served by the water system. For a community as large as Duxbury and with provision for an increase in the number of services to the year

1975, the required fire demand for a 10-hour fire of 3,000 gallons per minute could only be met by an additional standpipe hav-

ing a capacity of one million gallons. This capacity is based on full allowance for total pumping capacity equal to the safe yield of all sources of water supply.

With the possibility of increased growth in the western section of the Town due to the construction of the Southeast

Expressway or new Route 3, it would be more logical to have the additional storage location in that section of Town rather than on Captain's Hill beside the present concrete standpipe.

The average elevation of the West Duxbury area is approximately 120 feet above mean sea level, making this land

the highest inhabited land within the Town. With its geo- graphical location, being on the western border of the Town nearly four miles from the center of the present distribution

system, it can be seen that it v/ould be difficult to furnish this

section with adequate fire protection from the present standpipe without laying extremely large water mains. The over flow elevation of the present standpipe on Captain's Hill is

216, or only 96 feet above the W^est Duxbury area (96 feet is equivalent to about 41 pounds per square inch pressure) The height of water stored above any given elevation governs the amount of pressure available in that particular area, and

the fire flow available in that area is governed by the friction loss of the water flowing through the water mains from the standpipe. The smaller the water mains the greater the

friction loss and the less water available for fire protection.

The proper economical size of pipe which should be used

to feed this section is 12-inch; therefore, we have shown a

proposed 12-inch main to be laid in Route 3. Without addi- 87

tional storage in this area, the fire flows available at the ends of the lines would not be adequate to meet the requirements. This fact was determined by flow tests conducted in Tinker- town at the end of the existing water main, plus allowance for friction in the proposed pipe line.

At the end of the existing pipe line in Elm Street, the static pressure was 61 pounds. With no pumping stations operating, there was a flow of 595 gallons per minute with 20 pounds residual pressure available at this point. (Erection of the proposed standpipe will greatly increase this flow also.)

The design of pipe sizes, standpipes, water supply works, etc., are such as to furnish the usual fire protection and to be given credit by the New England Fire Insurance Rating Asso- ciation. In general, a flow of at least 1,000 gallons per minute will be available from each hydrant. However, the design at the future extremities of the system at the town lines has been based on a flow of at least 500 gallons per minute from each hydant.

The proposed location of the standpipe, as shown on the

Master Plan, is just off Birch Street and west of Summer Street where the ground is approximately elevation 140 above mean sea level. This would be a standpipe having dimensions of 76 feet in height and 47.5 feet in diameter and a capacity of one million gallons. With the construction of this storage facility located near West Duxbury, the quantity of water available along the proposed extension to West Duxbury will meet the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association's required fire flow.

MASTER PLAN FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

It is important that municipalities have a Master Plan on which to base extensions of water mains. Experience has shown 88

too often that the lack of such a Master Plan results in the necessity of laying and/or relaying multiple mains in the same street, which proves to be costly. We have prepared a Master Plan of that section of Duxbury not now supplied with water and it is attached herewith. Many of the streets shown traverse rural areas; however, the modern trend is to develop these rural areas with housing units.

Should housing development occur, resulting in new streets and roads, the needs of these projects should be studied and water mains designed before approval of the project is given by the Board of Water Commissioners and Planning Board. The Master Plan serves as a guide in determining the size of water mains when proposed by Articles in the Town Warrant.

Of the many streets shown, two extensions should be given priority over the others; namely, the West Duxbury extension and the North Duxbury extension. They should be undertaken in that order. Therefore, the West Duxbury extension and its related projects should be Phase I of the Master Plan.

North Duxbury with its developable areas and takers who now receive water from Marshfield should follow as Phase II.

The remaining streets would be done as the need arises similar to the case of Chandler Street, one of the extensions under construction at the present time.

Phase I — West Duxbury Extension by Stages

At the present time there are communities within the Town not served with water which are large enough to war- 89

rant extending the water mains and furnishing them with water for fire protection, as well as for domestic purposes.

The first and most important section is called the West Duxbury area. Therefore, the first phase of the proposed extensions should be in the West Duxbury area. The project could be divided into several steps or stages.

The first stage could be the extension of the present 12- inch pipe in Summer Street (Route 3) from Autumn Avenue to Birch Street. Approximately 25 houses would be served by this extension.

The second stage should include the additional watet supply described hereinbefore and additional storage, together with the necessary connecting water mains in Birch Street.

The third stage could include the 12-inch pipe from Birch Street to Franklin Street in Summer Street.

The fourth and final stage of this phase would be the 8-inch pipe line in High Street from Franklin Street to the Pembroke Town Line.

Phase II — North Duxbury Area

At the present time this section is being supplied from Marshfield.

The average elevation of the inhabited land is about 75 feet above mean sea level. We have conducted flow tests at the corner of Tremont Street and West Street and find there are 52 pounds static pressure, and flowing 205 gallons per minute

there is a residual pressure of only 33 pounds. With the

'Rumsey pumping station running, the static pressure is 98 90

pounds and 345 gallons per minute were available at 70 pounds residual pressure. Therefore, it would be feasible to extend a 12-inch main from the corner of Tremont Street along West Street and Temple Street to North Duxbury, thus pro- viding this area with domestic water from Duxbury with fire protection equal to what they now have from Marshfield.

If this section develops more rapidly than other areas in Duxbury, a tie-in with West Duxbury would be required by means of a 12-inch main in Franklin Street. This could also be done by the construction of a standpipe on the large hill just east of Walnut Street and north of Temple Street. This hill has an elevation of about 135 feet above mean sea level. It would seem advisable, therefore, to procure a parcel of land at the top of this hill for the construction of a future standpipe, as the high ground greatly reduces the cost of a standpipe.

ESTIMATES OF COST (Based on Present-Day Prices)

Phase I First Stage Summer Street from Autumn Avenue to Birch Street — about 3,800 feet $40,000

Second Stage Birch Street from Summer Street to proposed well site on Duxbury Lake Shore Drive, together with connection to standpipe — about 5,300 feet $55,000 Standpipe, roadway and foundation 87,000 Pumping station, roadway, gravel packed well, pumping equipment, power line 41,000

$183,000 91

Third Stage Summer Street from Birch Street to Franklin Street — about 3,800 feet $43,000 Fourth Stage High Street from Route 3 to Town Line — about 4,500 feet $31,300

Phase II West Street and Temple Street from Tremont Street to Franklin Street — about 12,500 feet $121,700

Note: These figures include an allowance for construction

contingencies, engineering, supervision, etc., but do not include cost of land or legal fees.

CONCLUSION

Because the above estimates of cost are based on present- day prices, consideration should be given to the fact that deferred construction or postponing the construction of the various stages can result in increased costs due to the general trend of increased prices. On the other hand, a saving could be made over the above figures by making Phase I a complete project. In that event, the cost of Phase I is estimated to be $290,000. The Town could borrow that sum for a period of 15 years, and based on a valuation of $11,500,000, this would mean an increase of about $2.50 on the tax rate.

If the first and second stages of Phase I were constructed as one project, the total cost is estimated to be about $220,000 or $1.90 on the tax rate.

Respectfully submitted,

WHITMAN & HOWARD, INC. By L. M. PITTENDREIGH 92

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT WATER DEPARTMENT

December 31, 1956

To the Board of Water Commissioners Town of Duxbury Duxbury, Mass.

Gentlemen:

Following are the 1956 statistics of the Duxbury Water Department, as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health:

Greatest amount pumped in any one day: July 1, 1956, 1,116,000 gallons.

Greatest amount pumped in any seven consecutive days:

July 1, thru July 7, 1956, 5,210,000 gallons.

Total amount pumped during 1956: 135,750,000 gallons.

Number of services at the end of the year: 1557.

Number of active services at the end of the year: 1540.

New services installed during the year: 43.

Miles of water mains at the end of the year: 37.2.

Acres of land owned for water supply purposes: 54.46 acres. 93

There were 1295 feet of 6'' and 825 feet of 1" mains and one hydrant installed in the Onion Hill development during 1956, at the expense of the sub-divider, as required by the Rules and Regulations of the Duxbury Planning Board.

Under Article 36 of the 1956 Town Warrant 7223 feet of 12'' Transite pipe and eleven hydrants were installed from Oak Street to the Twin Schools on Summer Street. 2566 feet of 8" Transite pipe and four hydrants were installed along Chand- ler Street from the intersection of Summer Street.

Respectfully,

KENNETH O. MACOMBER, Superintendent 94

REPORT OF THE MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Duxbury:

The Memorial Day Committee respectfully submits the following report.

Tuesday, May 29, on the Eve of Memorial Day, the members of Duxbury Post No. 223 A. L. continued the custom of the Sons of Union Veterans of the G.A.R. of decorating the graves of all Veterans of all Wars from the Revolutionary War to the Korean Conflict. In all five cemeteries, graves were decorated with flags and plants. This was the second year the Duxbury Legion Post had the honor of carrying out this Memorial Day program.

Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 30, all five cemeteries were visited by Duxbury Post No. 223 Color Guard and Firing Squad where volleys were fired and Taps sounded in memory of the deceased veterans. In addition services were conducted at the Honor Roll, and also at Blue Fish River for all veterans who perished at sea.

Following services held at Myles Standish Cemetery, a parade formed for the march to the First Parish Church Unitarian, for Memorial Day Services. Joining Duxbury Post No. 223 A.L. in the procession, which was led by Chief Mar- shal, Paul R. Sencabaugh, was the Duxbury High School Band, Myles Standish Camp No. 115, S.U.V. of C.W., Dux- bury Girl Scouts, Duxbury Brownie Scouts, Duxbury Boy Scouts, Duxbury Cub Scouts. 95

At the conclusion of the Church Service, the procession marched to Mayflower Cemetery where Memorial Exercises were conducted at the Legion Lot and at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM G. WHITE, Chairman PAUL MORRISON JOHN MORTON LLOYD CHANDLER LUTHER HANSEN MAURICE SHIRLEY FREMONT SHIRLEY SUMNER SHANE 9,6

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE AND BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbiiry:

The year 1956 saw few changes in the Bureau of Old Age Assistance and Department of Public Welfare. Under Old Age Assistance the case load decreased slightly, following the trend of the past few years, and the average cost per case remained the same. There was a similar drop in case load under Disability Assistance due to a change in the law whicli now allows qualified aliens to receive Old Age Assistance whereas in previous years only citizens have been eligible for this type of aid. Because of this change, several persons were transferred from Disability Assistance to Old Age Assistance. Such transfer benefits the individuals involved because of increased budgets and saves money for the town because of greater reimbursement.

In the third category, that of Aid to Dependent Children, the number of persons aided was somewhat greater than during 1955 and the costs were higher.

In summary, the year just past has seen a slightly dimin- ished case load, a nearly stationai~y cost per case, in spite of a five per cent budgetary increase for recipients, and a total expenditure for departmental expenditures of an amount within the sum appropriated at last year's Town Meeting.

In planning for 1957, your Board has based its estimates on its experience for 1956, and is asking for a reduced appropriation for 1957. Ability to keep within this budget will de- 97

pcnd on many factors — continued close supervision of all expenditures, no unforeseen rise in the niunber of recipients of aid and no changes in the laws which would necessitate increasing the budgets of those receiving assistance.

The Board of Public Welfare wishes to express its appreciation to the Selectmen and to the Police Department for their help and cooperation during the past year.

Respectfully submitted,

ALICE H. GARSIDE, Chairman PAUL C. BARBER HOWARD M. CLARK ADRIAN R. CORDEAU PAUL N. SWANSON 98

REPORT OF THE DUXBURY RECREATION COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury:

The recreation needs of our town are growing steadily and the committee recognizing this fact, has taken several steps this year to expand its services. This is only done on the basis of sound discussion within the ten member committee, recognizing growth and requirements as they develop.

The Duxbury Tennis Club was formed this summer on a trial basis, and turned out to fill a need for summer activity for the young folk. Approximately 70 youngsters enjoyed supervised tennis play, three days a week for eight weeks under an able director. We were very fortunate to obtain his services for the summer and the success of the program was mainly due to his efforts. We are including the tennis activity in our budget, as this past year has shown more than ever the need for such a summer program.

The Bon Homme group, made up of seventh and eighth graders, enjoyed their program of record hops, game and athletic nights, roller skating, splash parties, scavenger hunts, etc. The program runs from September through May. This group was resumed again in September and has operated into De- cember with the same varied program. This group meets only on weekends and does not meet when school social activities coincide.

In September, after due deliberation, another group was started for the ninth and tenth graders. They named diem- selves Teen-Canteen. The program is somewhat in line with the Bon Homme group. They do not meet on the same eve- 99

ning as Bon Honmic and here again, it is a weekend program, not conflicting with school social activities.

Both Bon Homme and Teen-Canteen tulfill a definite need for a programmed, supervised recreational activity for our twelve through fifteen year old youngsters. The directors of these groups are well trained individuals, teachers, and the programs are under capable direction.

A junior badminton program was started with twelve youngsters in September. This has grown by leaps and bounds in the last two months. As of late November, there were fifty- two enrolled, here again showing a definite need for this type of recreation. This activity serves a group somewhat outside of Bon Homme and Teen-Canteen. This program, here again, is under the able direction of an extremely well qualified instructor. It is the considered opinion of the Committee that an organized program would benefit the town's young folk and therefore, we are including this in our budget for 1957.

The attendance at Bon Homme averages out at 70; on Teen-Canteen 45; Badminton, 50; and Tennis 70 per week.

These programmed, supervised activities have increased the use of the Old Town Hall. This has also created an increased need for custodian services, electricity, oil, maintenance, directors, etc. At the present time, the Old Town Hall is used by the following groups; Choral Society, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Sea Scouts, Bon Homme, Teen-Canteen, Badmin- ton — Junior and Senior.

The Committee will continue to furnish our young folk with a well rounded and directed recreation program, en- deavoring to maintain the services of the Old Town Hall for various groups.

Respectfully submitted, DUXBURY RECREATION COMMITTEE WALTER F. KOPKE, JR., Chairman 100

REPORT OF TARKILN RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTER

During the year 1956, the Tarkiln Recreation and Youth Center was well patronized by the youth o£ our town and their friends, with a total of approximately 6000 hours of supervised recreation. Also the center was used for many social gatherings.

A new heating system has been installed and some new playground equipment has been purchased.

The committee wishes to thank the good people of Dux- bury for their financial and moral support.

Respectfully,

DONALD F. RAYCROFT,

1 President 101

REPORT OF ANNUAL DUXBURY DAYS PARADE COMMITTEE

Town o£ Duxbury

St. George Street Duxbury, Mass.

Attention Mr. Philip Delano:

Gentlemen:

The following is the report of the 1956, 21st Annual Dux^ bury Days Parade Committee.

A total of 1965.00 was spent by this committee, as item- ized on page two, of which the Town voted to appropriate the sum of $750.

Following the practice of previous years, the cost of the

bands, as shown in items No. 1 thru No. 3, were paid directly by the Town. The remaining expenditures were paid by the Legion, which will bill the Town for the balance due from the appropriation, amounting to 1 155.00.

We wish to thank and extend our appreciation to the Police Dept., Fire Dept., Highway Dept., Park Dept., and the many other groups and individuals, whose splendid cooperation helped to make this parade a success.

Respectfully submitted,

PAUL R. SENCABAUGH, Parade Chairman 102

Diixhury Days 1956 Parade Costs

Bands (items No. 1 thru No. 3)

1. Plymouth Post No. 40 American Legion $245.00

2. Dorchester Community Corps. (Cowgirls) $200.00

3. Braintree Drum and Bugle Corp. $150.00

$595.00

4. Abington Legion Band, sponsored by no cost the Duxbury Kiwanis to town

Cosi of other entrants

A. Floats, 1st, $100.00, 2nd, |50.00, 3rd, $25.00 4ht, $10.00, 5th, $5.00 $190.00

B. Horribles, 1st, $50.00, 2nd, $25.00, 3rd, $15.00 4th, $10.00, 5th, $5.00 $105.00

C. Cost of South Shore Antique Auto Club $50.00

D. Best Out Oi Town Color Guard $25.00

$370.00

Total Cost of Parade $965.00

Judges — 1956 Parade

Floats

Mr. Hector Holmes Mrs. H. Billings Andrews Mrs. Theo. M. Chase Horribles

Mr. Harold Sluirtleff Mr. T. Waldo Herrick Mr. Wendall Thornton

Best Out Of Toiun Color Guard

All Judges Involved

Parade Committee

Paul R. Sencabaugh, Chairman David Marshall, Marching Units Henry Butterworth, Bands Frank Roberts and Gordon Gushing, Horribles Richard Everett and Thomas Barclay, Floats Walter Prince, Transportation Eben N. Briggs, Fire Departments 104

REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

I respectfully submit my report as Building Inspector for the period beginning January 1, 1956 through December 31, 1956.

The following figures pertaining to the Building Inspector Department show the total number of permits processed for the year 1956:

Houses 26

Garages 22

Alterations 82

Miscellaneous (electrical, cesspools,

other buildings, etc.) 129

Total permits issued 284

The total estimated costs based primarily on information submitted on "Application Forms" for permits:

For year 1956 $610,603.00

Respectfully submitted,

ROBERT B. DELANO Building Inspector 105

REPORT OF THE WATERFRONT COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Duxbury:

With added responsibilties and the need of more improvements on the waterfront, it was decided to add two more to our Committee. Irving Locke and "Mike" Butler, both boat minded men.

With dredging underway and the loss of so many moor- ings during the winter it gave us an opportunity to try a new mooring plan without causing too much inconvenience to the boat owners.

Our plan consisted of:

A. Classing boats together of a size and draft B. Transit mooring locations, record the boats with their positions

Recommended: With additional boating requirements and the necessity of the Harbor Master being there more of the time, his pay should be satisfactorily increased.

Recommended: Town residents' boat tenders only on Town floats.

Recommended: Swimming be discontinued on Town floats before someone gets seriously hurt.

Recommended: A gravel and rock fill runway be installed at Rowland's Lane.

Respectfully submitted, WATERFRONT COMMITTEE 106

REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD

January 21, 1957

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

Gentlemen:

The Personnel Board was reorganized when Mr. Jack Barry, Chairman, resigned. The Finance Committee appointed Mr. Irving Locke to replace Mr. Barry as the Finance Committee member. Mr. Phillip Delano was elected chairman, and Mr. Winthrop Baker continued to serve as the Board's third member.

Meetings have been held with all department heads for the purpose of reviewing classifications and wage rates. As a result of these meetings, some new classifications have been developed and others have been revised. These meetings have helped us get a better understanding of the problems facing the department heads and we hope, through our discussions, we have been of some help to the department heads.

A general increase (eight per cent) was granted in lieu of individual single step increases by each department. This increase was granted by the Board (pending approval at the next town meeting) after a meeting and discussion with all department heads and the increase was retroactive to Janu- ary 1, 1956.

Classifications developed and revised by the Board during I; the year ^vill be included in a formal amendment for ratifi- cation at the next town meeting as per section (5d) of the M Classification and AVages and Salary Plan by-law. 107

The Board wishes to express its appreciation for the fine cooperation it has received from all department heads and from the Selectmen. il

'i Respectfully submitted,

PHILIP VV. DELANO, Chairman IRVING H. LOCKE, Secretary WINTHROP A. BAKER Personnel Board, Tovvii of Duxbury

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Duxbury:

STATISTICS

Building Permits for new construction:

1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 51 36 64 85 75 66 59 67 49 26

Additional data under "New Subdivision Control Law":

1953 1954 1955 1956 Permits New Construction 59 67 49 26 Subdivisions Considered 9 6^ 10^ Approved 7 6^ 7' Plans (not subdivisions) Endorsed 13^ 52 40 22 Miscellaneous Items Referred to Board 6 8 9 4 (Tast 3 months only) fSmall-driveways only, 3-1954, 6-1955, 2-1956) 108

DISCUSSION

Through the Planning Division of the Department of Commerce of Massachusetts your Board has made application for "matching funds" to be made available under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1954 by the Federal Government. The processing of this application has taken somewhat longer than we anticipated and no funds were made available in 1956 as we had hoped. Our budget for professional services has been revised to include this three year program in the years 1957, 1958 and 1959. During the course of these three years we hope to bring up to date our present land use study map, and to make a study and formal report on future land use with maps as necessary.

In conjunction with the study of future land use, a population study and report for the use of the Board should be provided. Other development studies to be scheduled for inclusion in the three year program when funds are made available can be recreation facilities, municipal utilities, other municipal services, industrial development, and school needs. As a result of these studies, and the anticipated growth of the Town we expect to revise our existing studies of both subdivision regulations and zoning regulations. These revisions when correlated to those above could lead to recommendations in our Consultant's expected formal report for changes in the Subdivision Regulations and changes in the zoning by-law.

We expect, as part of the work to be done by our Consul- tant under our direction and with the advice and assistance of the Planning Division of the Massachusetts Department of Commerce, to receive studies and formal reports for Planning

Board use, of traffic circulation, oft street parking, and com-

munity facilities. 109

Your Board had a representative at the 42nd Annual Planning Conference of the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards at Holyoke on October 19th and 20th.

A member of the Board has been representing all Depart- ments of the Town at the series of Southeastern Massachusetts Economic Conferences, held in various locations throughout this part of the State.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We wish to acknowledge the co-operation and aid of the Board of Selectmen and the Inspector of Buildings in the enforcement of zoning and planning regulations. The Highway Superintendent, the Superintendents and Commissioners of the Water Department, and the Agent of the Board of Health have given their usual co-operation where matters of Highway, Water, or Sanitary facilities were involved in subdivision control.

We continue our hope that the citizens will call to our attention areas in which the Planning Board can be of service in preserving that which is so much an integral part of the charm of Duxbury, and in directing the growth and necessary change in the Town in a satisfactory manner.

Respectfully submitted,

OLIVER L. BARKER, Clerk CARL F. DANNER LUCIUS A. HOWARD DAVID H. MARSHALL

ATHERTON LORING, JR., Chairman 110

REPORT OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

March 10, 1956

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 P.M. by the Mod- erator, Bartlett B. Bradley.

Invocation was given by Rev. William S. Anthony.

A quorum being in attendance, the meeting was declared in order.

The Town Clerk read the call for the meeting and the return of service.

It was then voted to dispense with the reading of the Warrant.

The tellers, Mary S. Crocker, Eunice B. Dohoney, Eileen P. Jones, Rodney M. Leach, John E. Lucey, Harry A. Mc-

Naught, Mary S. McNeil, Alice E. Merry, Gilbert F. Redlon, and Frank H. Williams, were sworn in by the Town Clerk.

There being no objection, the Moderator declared that proponents of any article in the warrant shall be given opportunity to speak on the question before the article may be tabled, as in previous years.

Under Article 1, it was voted that the appointment of necessary officers not chosen by ballot be left in the hands of the Selectmen.

Under Article 2, it was voted that the reports of the various town officers and committees be accepted as printed in Ill

the Town Report, with the addition of a Supplementary Report read by the Finance Committee Chairman, Mr. Wil- liam A. ScherflF, and clarified by use of a chart. This supplementary report was in substance as follows:

1. Introduction of Committee.

2. A Finance Committee functions in two ways: (a) current budgets; (b) planning.

3. Introduces chart showing the amount of money taken to run the town in each year for the years 1945 to 1955. This gross amount comes from just three sources:

a. Taxes (Real, personal, poll, shown in red)

b. Receipts (Corp. tax, excise tax, miscellaneous) represented by broken line;

c. Money transferred (taken out of bank). The blue area represents that portion of the total obtained from receipts and available funds.

4. This is what we see in this chart: A 3 time Increase in the expense of running the town with:

a. Only \^/^ times growth in population (2480-4200)

b. Only I14 times growth in number of homes (1544- 2064)

c. An assessed value up only I1/2 times ($7,221,273 to 110,402,450)

d. A very slight increase — and little possibility of any sharp increase — in Receipts.

e. The drastic effects of school building needs, shown by these peaks. 112

5. The only possible result, unless some careful planning is done, is an increase in your tax bill. Receipts are not going up fast enough to match expenses. We can't forever take from "savings" or "available cash". In 1955, taxes carried 65.9% of the total bill.

6. "What to do about it?" is a problem common to all towns. Your Finance Committee thinks something can be done with

a. The continued good management exhibited in the past;

b. Recognition of the danger areas such as heavy capi-

tal expenditures (schools) ; a sharp population growth occasioned by the rapid development of the state highway system;

c. Taking steps to offset these dangers.

7. Before showing you the Summary of 1956 vs. 1955 figures upon which you are to vote, your Finance Committee would like to leave these specific recommendations with you:

1. On Schools — about one-third of budget. The joint statement of the Finance Committee and School Committee, coming later, will give you the details of proposals designed to keep the level of the two big COST ITEMS — Instruction and Buildings — at a level we can afford.

, 2. On Heavy Capital Expenditures — Forecast them and build the stabilization Fund as rapidly as the laws will permit.

The Regional School is also involved in this area.

3. On Welfare and Benefits — Usually second biggest item in town costs — keep a good Committee, and a good Ad- ministrator on the job. Your best control on a heavy cost, 113

so involved with Federal and State requirements that this is your best bet. With a bow to Miss Deans, Mr. McNeil, Howard Clark and his committee.

4. On Recreation Facilities — Time for overall control. Recommend to Selectmen — appointment of a Recreation Commission (no pay, of course) operating town-wide with present individual groups to turn in single budget. These expenditures now in many places and are creeping up. This year at $7,619. Not too much, used in right places, but big enough to put central control on it under planned program.

5. On Income — Our one opportunity for increased income, without an equivalent increase in services and costs, seems to lie in the introduction of industry. To the Planning Board — we recommend an early consideration of areas which might be so opened — to be then discussed with the Select- men — and the proposition posed to the voters at the next Town Meeting — Special or regular.

8. Now, to the business of the day. Let me quickly run through the 1956 vs. 1955 figures on the reverse of this chart.

a. Comment on net increase in Art. 4 — actual comparison is about $49,000 or slightly over 7% — A good job! Addition of Water Dept. accounts for balance — usually self-liquidating.

b. Amounts raised in special articles — down — and that's excellent.

c. Amounts from available funds — fortunate to have $43,000. to cover Elementary School Addition; $20,000. to start water projects — but can't always count on such good luck.

d. Taking $80,000. instead of $70,000. to help reduce tax rate. Fortunate again. 114

9. We conclude this addition to our Report to the Town by expressing once again, our sincere appreciation to the Selectmen, Department Heads, Town Committees and various town organizations for their fine cooperation in negotiating final budgets which we could approve.

WILLIAM A. SCHERFF LOUIS B. TURA H. G. FRANCKE HARRY WHITON WINTHROP A. CLARKE JAMES H. W. JENNER JACK BARRY A. C. WAGHORNE RALPH OSBORN Finance Committee

Under Article 3, it was voted to fix the compensation of

the elected Town officers for the year as follows:

Selectmen: Chairman $1,400.00 Second Member 512.50 Third Member 512.50

Assessors: Chairman 1,400.00 Second Member 600.00 Third Member 600.00 Town Clerk 1,818.00 Town Treasurer 1,818.00 Tax Collector 2,860.00 Tree Warden 1,900.00 Moderator 40.00 115

Water Commissioners: First Member 150.00 Second Member 150.00 Third Member 150.00 and raise and appropriate the sum of $13,911.00 for the same.

Under Article 4, it was voted to raise and appropriate the following amounts for the following Town Departments, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,010.00 to cover same:

Accounting, Out of State Travel $ 70.00 Personnel Board 50.00 Finance Committee 50.00 Town Historian 100.00 Fire, Out of State Travel 300.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 355.00 Bounties 60.00 Hydrant Rental 550.00 Vital Statistics 15.00 Animal Inspection 150.00 Inspection of Slaughtered Animals 25.00 Poison Ivy Control 375.00 Public Welfare, Out of State Travel 100.00 School Department, Out of State Travel 200.00 Vocational Training, Adult 410.00 Water, Out of State Travel 100.00 Cemetery, Out of State Travel 40.00 Boomer Square 60.00

Also under Article 4, it was voted to raise and appropriate the following amounts for the following Town Departments:

Selectmen's Department 4,638.63 Accounting Department 4,285.96 Treasurer's Department 1,430.00 Tax Collector's Department 3,320.00 Assessors' Department 4,842.97 116

Town Clerk's Department 1,000.00 Election and Registration 2,090.00 Law Department 2,500.00 Planning Board 1,500.00 Town Office 7,760.00 Appeal Board 706.00 Police Department 38,494.56 Fire Department 21,041.13 Forest Fire Department 4,272.00 Insect Pest Control 4,394.00 Tree Department 3,883.00 Building Inspector 3,850.00 Shellfish Constable 2,859.50 Control Dutch Elm Disease 6,388.00 Health Department 3,910.00 Town Dump 2,500.00 South Shore Mosquito Control 7,550.00 Greenhead Fly Control 1,500.00 Highway Department 41,542.00 Bridge Department 9,520.00 Town Landing 2,500.00 Snow and Ice Removal 20,000.00 Harbor Master 1,618.00 Street Lights 5,400.00 Department of Public Welfare

Old Age Assistance ^r/^ j^ A r^un^ > 66,750.00 AidKA to Dependent Children Disability Assistance Veteran's Benefits 11,692.00

At this time Mr. Scherff, Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee, read a joint statement of the Finance and School Com- mittees, which was as follows:

''The Finance Committee and the School Committee have spent a great deal of time on the proposed 1956 school budget. 117

This is the largest budget in any town warrant, and deserving of all the time and scrutiny that can be put into it.

The Finance Committee raise no particular points o£ dis- agreement on the majority of the items in this year's school budget, such as Maintenance and Repairs, General Control,

Supplies, Auxiliary Agencies, etc. These, if any, were quickly and easily ironed out.

The critical area of discussion was the matter of teachers' salaries — under the budget item "Instruction". On this point both committees were in agreement with the principle that some day in the not too distant future, the level of teachers' salaries will be brought up to levels comparable with industrial and professional levels requiring similar training, skill, and responsibilities. There was also agreement that the Town of Duxbury must continue to position its schools to compete for the best available in teaching talent.

The School Committee, in their budget, proposes a continuation of present compensation techniques, whereby teachers are paid on the basis of a "salary schedule" that provides for maximum and minimum salaries for teachers, with annual increments or increases according to the years of service of each teacher. These increments are only automatic if the teacher completes required or approved courses of study each three years. The net result of this type of compensation is that no financial advantage is provided for superior work by the teacher. Also, any change upwards in the schedule itself results in an "across-the-board" type of increase for all teachers.

The Finance Committee leans very strongly towards the development of a new compensation plan that will permit the school authorities to provide more compensation to teachers with excellent performance than to other teachers, even assum- ing identical educational degrees and years of service. 118

In joint discussion between the two committees it was learned that the School Committee also favors this latter approach, and has in fact already taken action in that direction.

It is hoped by the School Committee and by the Finance Com- mittee that these recommendations will result in the development of a new teacher compensation plan, incorporating the principle of extra compensation for "merit", and that this plan will be part of the School Department's 1957 budget request.

The Finance Committee is also concerned with the information that Duxbury will again face serious building problems in 1959 or 1960. Conversations on this point brought out the fact that both Committees feel that it is time for Duxbury to have another evaluation of its schools, such as that provided by the Harvard Graduate School of Education ten or eleven years ago.

This survey would evaluate all aspects of the school problem in Duxbury — current curriculums, methods of teaching, teacher compensation, and current building suitability. All of this is done in the light of the town's ability to pay for education. The survey would also make recommendations for the future operation of the schools, including future building needs and possibilities of meeting these needs in joint efforts with other towns. The School Committee will definitely present to the town — at the next regular town meting — its request for funds to have such a survey conducted. Time is needed to select the group best qualified to make the survey and to determine the costs.

The three points are summarized as follows:

1. A definite study will be made by a new committee on the problem of "merit" compensation plan for teachers in 1956, and recommendations will be made to the

School Committee in time for its use in preparing its 1957 budget. 119

2. The School Committee will definitely have an article in the warrant of the next regular town meeting, if not earlier, requesting funds for an outside survey of Dux- bury's current educational program, to include recommendations for improving that program in the future.

3. This same survey will be specifically designed to study the problem of future school building needs, including a study of the possibility that educational or financial ends or both may be served by Duxbury joining in its efjorts some other town or towns.

On the basis of complete agreement on plans for the future regarding the above three points, and also on the basis that public announcement of this agreement has been made to the town at this town meeting, the FINANCE COMMIT- TEE and the SCHOOL COMMITTEE of Duxbury JOINTLY RECOMMEND the School Department's 1956 budget request of $299,220.

For the Finance Committee WILLIAM A. SCHERFF, Chairman

For the School Committee MORRISON M. BUMP, Chairman

Support of Schools $299,220.00

It was voted unanimously to adopt the following resolution presented by Mr. Francis W. Perry:

"WHEREAS: The report of the School Committee, as printed in the Annual Town Report, indicates the student

growth at the High School level will necessitate the pro-

vision of new facilities by the year 1959; and

WHEREAS: There is indication that the neighboring 120

Town of Marshfield coincidentally faces a similar problem; and

WHEREAS: There exists the possibility that a Regional High School to serve both Towns might concievably offer a good solution to this mutual problem; therefore

RESOLVED: That it is the sense of this meeting that this possibility be explored. Further RESOLVED: That the School Committee be in-

structed, acting itself, by sub-committee, or through a

committee of citizens appointed by it, to invite the School Committee of Marshfield and /or any other officially appointed committee of that Town interested in the school

housing problem to meet with it and thoroughly explore the possibilities of such a Regional High School as a solution to our mutual problem. And, that Committee be

instructed to report its findings, in a manner it deems proper, to the Tov/n as soon as practicable."

Still acting under Article 4, it was voted to raise and appropriate the following amounts for the following Town Depart- ments:

Public Use of School Facilities $1,200.00 Americanization and Vocational 2,131.68 Duxbury Free Library 7,000.00 Parks and Playgrounds 2,574.00 Unclassified 830.00 Workmen's Compensation Insurance 5,000.00 Town Retirement System 6,915.40 Printing and Delivering Town Rports 1,623.67 Town Hall Recreation Center 1,745.00 Fire Insurance Schedule 2,751.25 Group Accident Insurance 735.85 Floodlights — Train Field 400.00

Water, M. 8c O. 30,840.00 Water, Service Connections 7,000.00 121

Cemetery Department 17,516.44 Elementary School Bonds 15,000.00

High School W^ing Bonds 1 Fi nno no Sea Wall Notes 2,000.00 Elementary School Wing, Bonds 15,000.00

Interest 11,780.00 Water Dept. — Maturing Debt 9,500.00 Water Dept. — Interest 783.75

Under Article 5, it was voted to raise and appropriate $400.00 to be expended under the direction of the American Legion, for the observance of Memorial Day.

Under Article 6, it was voted unanimously 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, 1956, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.

Under Article 7, it was voted unanimously to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time between January 1, 1957, and the date of the 1957 Annual Town Meeting, in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year of 1957, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.

Under Article 8, it was voted to raise and appropriate $100.00 for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for the County Aid to Agriculture, and Malcolm C. Brock w^as chosen as Town Director as provided in Sections 41 and 45 of the Revised Chapter 128 of the General Laws. 122

Under Article 9, it was voted to apply the dividend of $691.38 from the Plymouth County Dog Fund to the support of schools.

Under Article 10, it was voted to appropriate to the Cem- etery Department the sum of $520.00 now in the hands of the Town Treasurer.

Under Article 11, it was voted to appropriate $10,000.00 to the Reserve Fund from the Overlay Reserve Fund.

Under Article 12, it was voted to raise and appropriate $1,000.00 to continue revision of the Assessors' Maps.

Under Article 13, it was voted to raise and appropriate $1,000.00, and transfer $2,000.00 from available funds now in the Treasury, for the Town's share of Chapter 90 Highway Maintenance.

Under Article 14, it was voted to raise and appropriate $6,000.00, and transfer $18,000.00 from available funds now in the Treasury, for the Town's share of Chapter 90 Highway Construction.

Under Article 15, it was voted to raise and appropriate $750.00 to be expended under the direction of American Le- gion Post No. 223, July 4th Duxbury Days Committee, subject to the approval of the Selectmen, and in connection with this year's parade only.

Under Article 16, it was voted to appropriate $80,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account to be used to reduce the tax rate.

Under Article 17, it was voted to raise and appropriate $15,000.00 to be added to the Town Stabilization Fund. 123

Under Article 18, it was voted to raise and appropriate 12,400.00 to purchase a sand spreader for the Highway De- partment.

Under Article 19, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of 1 1,500. 00 to be used to improve or reduce a curve on Alden Street.

Under Article 20, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of 1 1,750. 00 for the purpose of improving the road at Rowland's Landing.

Under Article 21, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 for the purpose of improving Winter Street, Temple Street, and Autumn Avenue.

Under Article 22, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $125.00 for the purpose of maintaining the Tide Gates at Bluefish River.

Under Article 23, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $750.00 for the purpose of installing a storm sew^er system from the Bay Avenue area to Cut River in the Town of Marshfield.

Under Article 24, it was voted to accept the Life Guard Tower and the ecjuipment used by the Life Guard on Dux- bury Beach during the summer of 1955, which service was sponsored last year by the Duxbury Rotary Club.

Under Article 25, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $700.00 to provide Life Guard service on Duxbury Beach from June 30th through September 3rd, 1956.

Under Article 26, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $850.00 for the purpose of installing electrical striking mechanism for the Town Clock in the Pilgrim Church. 124

Under Article 27, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $442.00 for the installation of Street Lights on Elm Street, Simimer Street, and such other locations as designated by the Selectmen.

Under Article 28, which reads "To see what action the

Town will take in regard to dredging the Basin", it was moved and seconded "that the Selectmen be instructed to proceed with the dredging of the basin and dispose of the waste material at sea by scows". An amendment to dredge and dispose of the waste material on land as originally contemplated by the Selectmen was defeated by a vote of 176 to 169. The original motion "that the Selectmen be instructed to proceed with the dredging of the basin and dispose of waste material at sea by scows" was then passed by a vote of 202 to 118.

Under Article 29, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,400.00 for the exchange of a Motor Vehicle for the Police Department.

Under Article 30, it was voted to return to the Treasury the following unexpended appropriation balances:

1955 Police Car $215.68 Town Forest Improvements 27.84 Bluefish Tide Gate Search 42.00 Captain's Hill Road 186.97 Ch. 90 Highway Maintenance 1955 3.77 Highway Dump Truck 21.00 Highway Repairs for Water District 92.50 Longview Avenue 4.73 Oakwood Road Improvement 39.04 Pickup Truck for Highway 204.00 Pilgrim By-Way 113.08 Resurface Standish and Temple Streets 1.61 Resurface Temple and Winter Streets 6.13 125

High School Stage Repairs 556.45 High School Stage Equipment 158.97 Eradication of Rag Weed 8.56 Island Creek Fish Ladders 179.70 Old Town Hall Remodeling 8,100.00

Total $9,962.03

Under Article 31, it was voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,232.59 to pay any unpaid bills of 1955.

Under Article 32, it v/as voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $450.00 to pay contributions to contributory retirement systems on account of members thereof in the military or naval service, as provided in Chapter 708 of the Acts of 1941 as amended.

Under Article 33, it was voted to accept the provisions of Chapter 332 of the Acts of 1955, an Act which adds Sections 42-G, 42-H, and 42-1 to Chapter 40 of the General Laws and makes it possible to levy betterment assessments for the extension of water mains, so that the property owners directly benefited may pay a proprotionate part of the cost, based either on street frontage, area to a fixed depth of way, valuation for the purposes of Taxation or any combination of all three.

Under Article 34, it was voted to appropriate the sum of $3,500.00 to be used for the purpose of making a complete survey by competent engineers of that part of the Town not now supplied with water, and the preparation of a master plan for future development with blue prints showing recommended extensions in the order of their importance, the sizes of mains, the capacity and location of additional storage requirements and the estimated costs in detail of the various recommendations. At this time a testimonial was given to Mr. Charles R. Crocker on his retirement from the Board of Selectmen and Assessors. Mr. Philip Delano, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and Assessors presented Mr. Crocker with a plaque inscribed: "Charles R. Crocker — In Recognition of 29 Years Faithful Service to the Town of Duxbury. School Committee 1927-33. Selectman and Assessor 1933-56." Mr. Crocker was also delighted and deeply moved by Miss Isabelle Freeman's presentation of a book containing testimonials from town, county and state officials. Mr. Walter Prince, on behalf of several hundred of Mr. Crocker's friends, presented him with a TV set, after which Mr. Crocker received a standing ovation.

Under Article 35, it was voted unanimously that the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by ^vork 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, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Con- necticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 1 1 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execiUe and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Common- wealth.

Under Article 36, it was voted unanimously to transfer the sum of $20,000.00 from the "West Duxbury Water Mains Ap- propriation," and to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the ajjproval of the Selectmen to borrow $46,000.00, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, payable in accordance with the provisions of Chap. 44 of the General Laws, so that the w4iole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of the issue of the first bond or note; and that the

Board of Water Commissioners be and hereby is authorized 127

to expend such appropriation, or as much of it as needed, to install water mains and hydrants from the existing facilities on Oak Street, on Elm Street, Simmier Street to the Tarkiln School, and 2600 feet on Chandler Street easterly from Sum- mer Street; the all being subject to the findings of the survey authorized under Article 34; or with the advance approval of the Survey Engineers.

Dnder Article 37, it was voted unanimously, in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 38A of Ch. 41 of the General Laws, that the Collector of Taxes shall act as Town Collector.

Under Article 38, it was voted to accept Ch. 670 of the

Acts of 1955. This provides for increasing the retirement allowances of certain persons.

Under Article 39, it was voted that no action be taken on this article which reads "To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $450.00, for the purpose of provid- ing police protection at Duxbury Beach, easterly of Gurnet Road, during certain specified hours, said money to be expended under the direction of the Police Department, or take any other action thereon."

Under Article 40, it was voted to accept as a gift, with a vote of thanks to Mr. Edwin M. Noyes, a quitclaim deed to Foote Shores Lots T and U in the subdivision of Lot 64 as shown on Block P. of the Assessors' Map.

Under Article 41, it was voted to accept the provisions of Section llA of Chapter 85 of the General Laws, which provides for the registration and regulation of the operation of bicycles in this Town.

Under Article 42, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $800.00 to repair, grade and asphalt the hard surfaced 128

avenues in Mayflower Cemetery, the work to be done by the Highway Department. Any available balance to be used to extend the hard surface on Mayflower and Locust Avenues.

Under Article 43, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $75.00 for the purpose of re-purchasing Cemetery Lot No. 1365-A.

Under Article 44, which reads "Will the Town vote to install a water main from the intersection of Bay Road and Loring Street along the easterly side of Bay Road running south to the intersection of proposed Bay Farm Road a distance of approximately 786 feet and appropriate a sum of money therefor", it was moved and seconded "that no action be taken under Article 44." An amendment made and duly seconded reading as follows: "That an eight (8) inch water main be installed extending from the junction of Bay Road and Loring Street southerly on Bay Road for a distance of about seven hundred and eighty-six (786) feet to the junction of Bay Road and a new road to be known as Bay Farm Road and that a hydrant be installed at this junction and that this work be done forthwith and that Thirty-Six Hundred ($3600) dollars be appropriated therefor and the petitioners, namely Chester L. Heckman and Percy L. Walker, shall pay such part of the cost of such main and the laying thereof as may be determined by the survey which is to take place pursuant to Article 34 of this meeting" was defeated. Th original motion to take "no action" then was passed.

Under Article 45, it was voted to authorize the Selectmen to negotiate a 99-year lease of the Partridge Academy lot with the Corner Stone Todge A. F. and A. M., for the purpose of building a replica of the old Partridge Academy building, to be used as a Masonic Temple, and if at the end of two years no action has been taken, this authorization will become null and void. 129

Under Article 46, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,500.00 to acquire, either by purchase or by eminent domain, certain parcels of land containing a total of approximately eleven and one-half acres and situated on both sides oi Lake Shore Drive, to be used as a source of water supply and the necessary protection thereof.

Under Article 47, it was voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of $2.75 to pay unpaid bills of 1954.

Under Article 48, it was voted unanimously to transfer, on recommendation of the Finance Committee, the sum of $42,000. from the Elementary School Wing appropriation to an appropriation for the construction of a two-room addition to the Elementary School, and authorize a committee to prepare plans and specifications, receive bids, and construct said two-room addition to the Elementary School.

Under Article 49, it was voted unanimously to accept the following amendments and additions to the By-Law Covering the Classification of Personnel and the Administration of Stan- dard Rates of Salaries and Wages:

1. Change title of position listed in Grade 1, Schedule B to Junior Clerk.

2. Change title of position listed in Grade 2, Schedule B to Senior Clerk.

3. Add the position of Laborer, Water Department to be

classified as Grade 1 1 Position in Schedule A.

4. Add the position of Foreman, Water Department to be classified as Grade 12 position in Schedule A.

5. Add the position of Superintendent, Water Depart-

ment to be classified as Grade 1 1 position in Schedule B.

6. Add the position of Building Inspector to be classified as a Grade 12 position in Schedule B. 130

7. Add die position of Fire Department Custodian to be classified as a Grade 6 position in Schedule B.

8. Change the classification of Tree Climber to a Grade 12 position in Schedule A.

Under Article 50, which reads "Will the Town vote to accept the following amendment to the By-Law, changing the present Classifications of Positions and Pay Schedule of the

Police Department which is as follows:

Police Chief 3,655. 3,977. 4,300. 4,623. 4,945. Patrolman 2,815. 3,016. 3,217. 3,418. 3,620. Intermittent Patrolmen (hourly) 1.12 1.20 1.28 1.36 1.45 to the following classifications and pay schedule:

Police Chief 4,500. 4,945. 5,200.

Sergeants 4,000. 4,200. 4,400.

Patrolmen 3,400. 3,620. 3,900.

Intermittents (hourly) 1.28 1.36 1.45 or take any action in relation thereto", it was explained that because of the form of this Article 50, no action could result from a vote on it. This was on advice of Town Counsel. The only positive action that could be taken was offered in the following motion: "That the Selectmen be authorized to establish the position of Police Sergeant in the Duxbury Police

Department". After being duly seconded, it was so voted.

Under Article 51, it was voted to amend the By-Laws by rescinding a portion of the Building Code and adopting By- Laws in place thereof and in addition thereto, as specifically set forth in a separate brochure which is hereby incorporated and made a part of this article, and raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 to cover the cost of printing the revised

"Code". (Yes 140; No 5) 131

DUXBURY BUILDING CODE

Article I SECTION 1—GENERAL PROVISIONS

The following provisions constituting a portion of the by- laws of the Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, shall be known and may be cited as the Duxbury Building Code. It shall be so construed as to secure for the inhabitants of the town the beneficial interests and purposes thereof which are: public safety, health, and welfare through structural strength and stability, and reduction of fire hazard. It shall take effect immediately after it has been approved by the Attorney General of the Commonwealth and has been published or posted as required by law.

Article I SECTION 2—EXEMPTIONS AND NON-APPLICATION

No building, except one-story, wooden buildings less than 10 feet square which are not to be used as habitations, and ordinary outbuildings used in connection with a farm shall hereafter be constructed, structurally altered, remodeled, rebuilt, or removed, nor shall the plumbing or electrical wiring in a building be installed, materially altered, or removed unless the proposed work is in conformity with all by-laws of the Town of Duxbury, and a permit therefor has been obtained.

This by-law shall not apply to (A) buildings or structures owned by the United States or the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, (B) buildings for the construction of which a permit from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required, (C) bridges, quays, and wharves. Ordinary repairs to structures or any appurtenances thereof, which do not affect the strength 132

or fire risk or violate any requirements of the code may be made without application or permit or notice to the Inspector, but such repairs shall not include the cutting away of beams, or supports, or the removal, change or closing of any stairways or required means of exit or the construction or alteration of soil or waste pipe. If application is made for permit to alter, remodel or rebuild one component part of a building, nothing in this code shall require, under this application, the changing of unrelated component parts of the building to conform to the provisions of the code.

Article I SECTION 3—VIOLATION

It shall be unlawful to occupy, or maintain any building which subsequent to the adoption of this by-law has been constructed, structurally altered, remodeled or rebuilt in violation of any by-law of the Town of Duxbury, or a building w^hich has been condemned by the Inspector of Buildings as unsafe.

Article I SECTION 4—VARIATIONS IN SPECIFIC CASES

The Board of Appeals may vary the provisions of this code in specific cases which appears to them to have been contemplated by this code or in cases where its enforcement would involve practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship, and Avherein desirable relief may be granted without substantially derogating from the intent and j^urpose of this code, but not otherwise. The decision in such cases shall be unanimous and specify the variations allowed and the reasons therefor and such decision shall be filed in the office of the Inspector after the hearing and a certified copy shall be sent by mail or other-

wise to the applicant for, or holder of, the peniiit. 133

Article I SECTION 5—CONFLICT \VITH OTHER BY-LAWS

Nothing ill this by-law shall be construed as repealing or limiting the application of the Zoning By-Law or any other by-law of the town relating to the location or construction of buildings or other structures and when the provisions of this and another such by-law are both applicable, the more strin- gent provisions shall prevail; provided, however that when a person has obtained a permit luider this by-la^v for the construction, alteration, remodeling or reconstruction of a building or structure, he shall not be required to take out a permit under the Zoning By-Laws for the same work.

Article II SECTION 1—BUILDING INSPECTOR

The Board of Selectmen shall within 60 days after this by-law takes effect, and thereafter annually, appoint an In- spector of Buildings, who shall hold office until 30 days after the next Annual Meeting of the Town or until his successor has been appointed. No person, however, shall be appointed as Building Inspector, who has not had at least five years experience as a builder, registered civil engineer, registered archi-

tect, or as a superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic

in charge of construction. The Board of Selectmen may, it at

any time it seems expedient to do so, appoint a temporary Inspector of Buildings, an Inspector of Wiring, or an Inspector

of Plumbing, whose terms of office shall be determined by the Board.

The compensation for each Inspector so appointed shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen, unless otherwise fixed by vote of the Town. 134

Article II SECTION 2—POWERS AND DUTIES OF INSPECTOR

The Inspector shall keep complete records of all applications for permits, the action taken thereof, the date of receipt of recjuest for inspection, the date and nature of the inspection made, and all notices and orders issued by him. The Inspector shall, upon receipt of an application for a permit, inspect the property in question within 48 hours, Sundays and holidays excepted, and issue a permit immediately if work described in application is in conformity with the Duxbury Building

Code and Zoning By-Laws. Whenever it has been established that any building is unsafe, or this code has been violated, the Inspector shall, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen cause to be charged upon the owner or the lessee of the premises or upon the person responsible for any violation a written notice containing a description of the particulars in which the building is deemed unsafe or of the violation together with the order of the Inspector requiring that the building be made safe or vacated; or that any part of a structure erected in violation of the code be removed or of any other action deemed necessary for compliance with the code and work permit issued thereunder. Article II SECTION 3—SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS

For the purpose of securing for the public the benefits of new developments in the building industry and yet insuring public safety, the Building Inspector shall make or cause to be made investigations or may accept duly authenticated reports from recognized sources, of new materials, or modes of construction, intended for use in the construction of buildings or structures in the community which are not provided for in this code and shall promulgate rules setting forth the conditions under which such materials or modes of construction may be used. 135

Article II SECTION 4—APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Any person aggrieved by an order, decision, issue or refusal of a permit or of application of any part of this code by the Inspector may appeal by filing a written notice with the Board of Appeals within ten days from the date thereof. On receipt of such appeal the Board of Appeals shall give immediate hearing and either affirm, annul, or modify such order or decision or ruling of the Inspector.

Article III SECTION 1—FOOTING AND FOUNDATION WORK

All buildings shall have foundations of poured concrete, concrete blocks, poured concrete piers or concrete block piers.

Buildings two stories high or over 28 ft. wide shall have poured concrete wall 10" thick, or 12'' concrete blocks.

Foundation walls of poured concrete ten (10) inches thick, or 12-inch concrete blocks shall need no footing if resting on undisturbed, solid earth.

Buildings with only one floor or buildings of Cape Cod type not over 26 ft. wide may have 8-inch poured concrete walls without footings or 8-inch concrete blocks on concrete footings 6 inches thick and 16 inches wide.

Concrete piers or concrete block piers shall have concrete footings 6 inches larger all around than piers.

Piers shall be spaced not over 8 feet apart.

Anchor bolts for sills shall be 3-8 inch by 10 inches, spaced not over 10 feet apart. 136

Article IV SECTION 1—CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES

All chimneys and fireplaces shall be built with flues of

8-inch solid brick or 4-inch of brick with fire clay flue lining in all flues. There shall be a clearance of 1-inch between all wood frame and chimney and all chimneys shall extend 2 feet (at least) above high point of roof.

Article V Plumbing

SECTION 1

The inspectors shall inspect all plumbing work for which permits are hereafter granted for construction, alterations or repairs, within two working days after notice that they are ready for inspection, and shall report any violation of any law, ordinance, or by-law relating to plumbing, and also per- form such other appropriate duties as may be required by this Building Code.

SECTION 2

Upon application of a registered master plumber or journeyman only, or upon application of the house owner on form furnished by the Building Inspector, said Inspector shall grant written permit to do certain plumbing described therein, when in conformity with the law. Permits may be recalled by the Building Inspector if conditions are violated. Permits for all plumbing, and the installation of domestic water heating systems, except repair of leaks in water pipes or drains, must be in the hands of the plumber before beginning work.

SECTION 3 Every building provided with water from the Town or other water supply, shall have a waste water pipe for the con- 137

veyance of waste water separately and indepndently connected with the public sewer, or with a particular sewer, or if there is no sewer, with a sufficient and proper cesspool or septic tank as may be determined by the Board of Health, easily accessible for inspection and cleaning. No drain or sewer from any building shall pass under any other building; neither shall said drain or sewer pass within five feet of the outside of the foundation wall of any building, unless it be of cast iron pipe; the joints of said pipe to be made with molten lead, thoroughly calked.

SECTION 4

(a) Drain, Soil and Waste pipes within a building, and for a distance of not less than five feet from the inside of the foundation walls thereof thru which waste water or sewage is used or carried, shall be of cast iron, galvanized soft steel of standard thickness, or hard drawn heavy seamless copper tub- ing (government specification type M) with full sweated sleeve type joints. With screw type cast iron waste pipe, sleeve type fittings must be used.

Standard cast iron pipe is permitted except in commercial buildings, where acids are used, 3" cast iron (medium weight) can be used as soil stacks on vertical risers only, increasing to 4" on Branch line to extend to toilet.

Said pipes shall be securely ironed to walls, laid in tren- ches, suspended by strong iron hangers, or supported on suitable piers, and shall, with a uniform grade, have a fall toward the sewer of not less than one-fourth inch per foot:

(b) All permanent hangers, clamps or piers shall be placed at intervals of five feet.

(c) There shall be suitable cleanouts at all short turn bends of horizontal pipes where the same are possible, and at foundation walls in a direct line with the sewer. 138

(d) Heavy brass screw cleanouts shall be used.

(e) All cleanouts must be accessible for inspection and cleaning.

(£) Changes in direction shall be made with curved pipes, and connections with horizontal or vertical pipes shall be made with Y or TY Branches.

(g) In no case shall the so-called short T's or saddle hubs be allowed.

(h) Soil and Waste pipes shall not have less than the following diameters:

Minimum branch waste 11/2

Branch waste for urinals II/2

Branch waste for sinks I1/2

Branch waste for wash trays 1 14 Main waste 2

Main waste for sinks, five floors or more 3

Soil pipe 4-3

Copper 3

SECTION 5 ^

The soil pipe of every building shall be carried above the roof open and undiminished in size, and to a height of not less than one foot above the roof, or one foot above a window within 12 feet.

(a) No vent pipe shall be covered with a cap or cowl.

(b) All branches of soil or waste pipe of fifteen feet or more in length shall be continued at full size and increased to two inches through the roof, or connected with the main soil pipe at a point above the highest fixture in the building. 139

(c) Joints shall be made with oakum and molten lead, thoroughly caulked and made tight, and in no case shall paint, putty or cement of any kind be allowed before testing.

(d) Rain water leaders when connected with soil or drain pipe shall be properly trapped,

SECTION 6

Every water fixture and appliance having waste pipe connected with the sewer or cesspool shall be furnished with a separate and suitable trap placed as near as possible to the fixture that it serves, except that where a sink and wash tray or bath tub and wash bowl come in contact with each other, one round trap will be permitted for both.

Traps shall be protected from siphonage and back-pressure by Cast Iron, Galvanized Iron, Lead, Brass or Copper, air pipes of same size as waste. II/2 S Traps shall not have more than 36 inches of waste pipe from trap to vent. Round Traps may be placed 4 feet from vent pipe. A water closet which connects with soil pipe or a waste water pipe not more than 24 inches drop below the top water line of the trap, shall not require other vent than the continuation of the soil pipe full size for its whole length.

Schedule of Back Air Pipes and Vents for Fixtures, where more than one is connected to same vent.

Fixtures Size Greatest Maximum of Length Number Pipe Allowed of (Inches) (Feet) Fixtures

Baths, ^ Basins, r 11/2 15 3 Sinks, 2 70 9 Urinals, 3 70 21 Water-closets, ^ 2 35 3 > < or Slop Sinks, 3 70 9 140

In case of groups of fixtures, the special air pipe from each trap may be omitted, provided the soil or waste pipe

undiminished in size is continued to a point above the roof, or revented into the main system above the fixtures.

This includes Bathroom fixtures or kitchen sink and appliances.

The special venting of the upper fixture, provided it is a water closet, and is located not more than 7 feet from the main ventilating stack, may be omitted. All air pipes shall run as direct as possible and shall have such continuous slope as to avoid collecting water by condensation.

Two or more air pipes may be connected together or with a soil pipe but in every case of connection with a soil pipe such connections shall be made above the upper fixture of the building.

No vent pipe shall connect with any other vent pipe until it has attained the height of the top of the fixtures whose trap it ventilates.

Lead air pipes may be used only where they are exposed to view, and in no case shall be allowed behind walls or sheathing, or other places inaccessible for inspection.

The weight of all lead bends, traps, waste and vent pipes, used in plumbing shall not be less than that specified, viz:

li,^ Inch 21/2 lbs. per foot

I1/2 Inch 3 lbs. per foot

2 Inch 5 lbs. per foot

3 Inch 6 lbs. per foot

4 Inch 8 lbs. per foot 141

SPECIAL TRAPS Every building in which gasoline, naptha or other inflam- mable compounds are used for business purposes shall be provided with a special trap or separator, so designed as to prevent the passage of oils or gasses into the sewer, and shall be ventilated with a separate pipe to a point 3 feet above the roof. The waste of every washstand for vehicles shall be provided with catch basin so designed that sand cannot pass into drain.

Drainage of stalls, stable fixtures, garages and laboratories shall be installed in accordance with plans approved by the Board of Health.

SECTION 7 Drip and overflow pipes from safes under water closets or other fixtures, or from tanks or cisterns, shall be run to some place in open sight, and in no case shall any such pipe be connected directly with a drain, soil or waste pipe.

SECTION 8 No waste pipe from a refrigerator, or other receptacle in which provisions are stored, shall be connected with a drain, soil pipe or other waste pipe unless such waste pipes are provided with traps suitably ventilated; and in every case there shall be open trays between the trap and refrigerator.

SECTION 9 No steam exhaust, blow-off or drip pipe shall connect with the sewer, house drain, soil, waste or vent pipe, but shall discharge into a suitable tank or condenser, from which a proper outlet to the drain or sewer shall be provided.

SECTION 10 Every water closet or line of water closets, on the same floor, shall be supplied with water from a tank or system, and 142

the flushing pipe shall not be less than One and One-fourth Inch in diameter. Water closets when placed outside of buildings may be so arranged as to receive their supply directly from the main, with such water fixtures as shall be provided by the Water Commissioner and the Inspector. Water closets having earthenware trap shall be connected to soil pipe with flange or floor plate. The water closets shall be securely bolted to said floor plate in a manner to insure a tight and solid joint.

(a) No water closet shall be used in which soil comes in contact with any mechanism or moving part.

(b) In all tenements or blocks on streets where there is a sewer, there shall be at least one water closet for each tenement or family. In hotels and lodging houses, there must be one watercloset on each floor, and where there are more than twelve persons on any floor, there must be an additional water closet on that floor for every twelve additional persons or fraction thereof.

(c) No water closet shall be placed in an apartment that has not a direct opening of at least three square feet to the external air approved by the Inspector.

SECTION 11 Where urinals are placed in any building they shall be supplied with water and properly ventilated.

Plumbing and drainage in industrial establishments, in addition to the provisions of this code, must be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Labor and Industries.

SECTION 12 The Inspectors of Plumbing must be notified when any work is ready for inspection, and no pipes or other fixtures may be covered or concealed from view until inspected and approved. 143

Repairing of leaks in drainage systems installed previously and not under this code can be done without permits not necessitating changes.

SECTION 13

Where toilets or urinals are located in rooms not having a window opening to outside air, ventilation will be supplied by suitable gravity or forced ventilation system.

In case of sewer connections there shall be a cast iron pipe laid from five feet outside and carried through the foundation wall and connected with the drain inside by a Y branch with a brass screw cleanout in a direct line with the sewer.

SECTION 14 Domestic hot water boilers and tankless heaters heated by any means, gas, electric or oil, shall be installed per State Regulations, and a permit shall be obtained from the Inspec- tor.

SECTION 15 Cross connections—Any connection in piping, whereby a public or private water supply used for drinking and or culin-

ary purposes is connected with a secondary supply or a supply of questionable quality or whereby polluted matter may enter the supply used for drinking and or culinary purposes, shall be considered a cross connection.

No cross connection shall be installed unless the piping connections and valves connected thereto have been approved by the Inspector of Plumbing after tests showing that no polluted matter from such fixtures may enter the water supply

system used for drinking and or culinary purposes and all existing cross connections shown to be improper by test as herein indicated shall be removed. 144

Check valves or other uniflow devices may be considered

as suitable mechanical means of separation only if these devices are accessible for overhauling or inspection and equipped

with drains and test outlets and the installations is approved by the Inspector of Plumbing. Temporary connections shall not be permitted.

Valves of the positive type which include gate, globe stop and similar valves are not considered as adequate protection.

Any cross connection permitted with a fire service supply shall be protected by a properly installed and adequately supervised all bronze rubber-seated double check valve of a type approved by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

Appliances installed in old buildings may be run into the drainage system by the use of a trap.

All new installations shall be water tested and examined by the Plumbing Inspector.

No outside exposed plumbing drains shall be permitted.

SECTION 16—CESSPOOLS

All cesspools hereafter constructed shall be of approved material including cesspool blocks, fieldstone or brick and

shall be located not less than twenty feet (20-ft.) from any

dwelling and not less than five feet (5-ft.) from any street line or line of adjoining lot and shall be not less than six feet

(6-ft.) in diameter and shall be provided with a cast iron

rim and cover laid in cement. When a flat top is installed instead of a cone top, black steel pipe not less than l^-inch shall be laid across the top for reinforcement before a thickness of 4-inch cement shall be used. All cesspools must be provided with an approved removable cover. 145

Cesspool covers, Septic tank covers, and any cleanout that is not exposed to view shall be marked by a cement disc of 6- inch diameter and 8-inch thick, placed over it level with the ground.

No old wells or cisterns may be used as cesspools.

If a septic tank is used in place of a block cesspool, there shall be provided an adequate leaching bed satisfactory to the Building Inspector and in accordance with the requirements of the Board of Health, and as set forth under Chapters 209 and 447 of the Department of Public Health of the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts.

Permits shall be obtained from the Town for the construction or installation of any Cesspool or Septic tank drainage system.

Article VI SECTION 1—ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

All electrical wiring, apparatus or appliances for furnishing light, heat or power, shall be in strict conformity with approved methods and practices for safety to life and property. Compliance with the National Electrical Code, as published by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, shall be prima facie evidence of such approved methods and practices.

Article VII GARAGES

SECTION 1 —No garage shall be attached to or form part of a building or other occupancy except as herein provided:

(a) private garages not exceeding seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet in area.

(a-1) a garage not exceeding seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet in area may be attached to or from part 146

of a residence building or a business building if separated from other occupancies by walls, partitions and ceilings of materials to restrict the passage of gases, smoke, and odor from the garage to other parts of the building.

(b) Openings from the building into garage shall be restricted to a single doorway; such openings shall be provided with a metal, metal covered, asbestos covered, or solid wooden door and frame of not less than one and three-quarters (134) inches nominal thickness.

(c) floors shall be without pits or depressions. In all respects all private and attached garages hereafter erected shall conform with the General Laws of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts.

SECTION 2—Framing members for garages may be 20 inches on centers.

Article VIII SECTION 1—REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

All supporting girts, or girders, to be of a dimension not less than 6'' x 8'' either solid or built up, and supported by lally columns not more than 8'-0" O.C. with proper concrete footings. The outer ends of these timbers shall be supported by foundation walls with a minimum bearing of not less than 4 inches.

SECTION 2—Sills shall be of 4" x 6" either solid or built up and where spans over openings exceed 4'-0" shall be reinforced with a header equal to the size of the floor timbers.

SECTION 3—Where flush framing is used all floor timbers shall be thoroughly spiked to girder and supported by approved timber hangers. 147

SECTION 4—All outside walls and bearing partitions shall be of 1" x 4" not more than 16" O.C. Non-bearing or non-supporting partitions shall be of 2" x 3" or 2!' x 4" not more than 16" O.C.

SECTION 5—Outside walls, roofs, sub floors shall be of material not less than 5-8" in thickness or of a nature and quality and thickness as approved by the Building Inspector.

SECTION 6—Floor timbers to be of sizes and materials on chart, (in Section 14) and spans over 8'-0" shall be bridged, either solid or 1" x 3" spruce. All openings for chimneys, stairways, etc., shall be doubled on all sides with materials of same dimensions. Double floor joists shall be placed under partitions running in same direction as joists if such partitions are over 10' long. Said double timbers may be spaced not over 4" apart to allow for pipes or ducts.

SECTION 7 —Attic ceiling joists and rafters to be of materials and spans designated by chart. All openings doubled on all sides, with materials of same.

SECTION 8—Corner posts to be of 4" x 6" solid or built up and diagonal braced through two bays each way. On full two story construction, corner posts shall be continuous from top of sill to under side of second floor plate with diagonal bracing on each floor.

SECTION 9—All plates to be of double 2" x 4" and openings over 4'-0" shall be reinforced with a 4" x 4" supported on each end by full thickness of a 2" x 4" stud. Open- ings over 4'-6" shall have 4" x 6" supported in the same manner.

SECTION 10—Roofing materials can be of wood, asphalt, slate or asbestos. .

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SECTION 1 1 —No building shall be moved into or within the Town for a dwelling unless it has been approved by the Building Inspector.

SECTION 12—Second hand materials used in structural portions of buildings must be approved by Building Inspector.

SECTION 13—All new residential buildings to be not over two and one-half (2i4) stories in height or a maximum of thirty feet (30 ft.)

Floor joists Sizes for No. 1 mercantable spruce, No. 1

common fir or hard pine for ordinary residential floor loads, when load is evenly distributed.

SECTION 14—Schedule of frame size and maximum span. All floor timbers spaced not over 16'' O.C. Floor load

figured at 50 lbs. per square ft. of floor area. No. 1 stock.

Floor Joists

Size Max. Span Spruce Max. Span Fir 2x6 9' 6" 10' 0" 2x8 13' 0" 13' 8" 2 X 10 16' 0" 16' 6"

Ceiling Joists spaced 16" O.C. 20-lb. load per sq. ft. Size Max. Span Spruce Max. Span Fir 2x6 13' 8" 14' 3" 2x8 18' 3" 19' 0"

Rafters for Pitched roofs.

The span is from plate to ridge or from one support to another, and shall not be over 16'0" for 2 x 6 20" O.C. or 19'0" for 2 x 8 20" O.C. For flat or low pitched roofs up to 5" the maximum span for 2 x 6 shall be lO'O", maximum span for 2x8 shall be 13'0". 149

Rafters 20'' O.C. 2x6 up to 14'0'' horizontal span.

2 X 8 up to 20'0'' horizontal span.

Over 10'' boards shall have three nails at each bearing.

8'' board over openings in outside should figure as some strength. Article IX SECTION 1—PERMITS

Before erecting, altering, moving, razing, adding to, or making any changes in use or type of occupancy of any building or structure, the Owner or his agent shall file an application for a permit with the Building Inspector. No work shall begin until a permit is granted and until the Rules and Reg- ulations of the Planning Board and the Board of Health have been complied with and only when there is no violation of the Zoning By-Laws.

SECTION 2—The application shall be made under the penalty of perjury. It shall state the location and the dimensions, estimated cost, nature and extent of the proposed work or changes, purposes for which the building is to be used and such other information as the Inspector may require. The application for a permit to erect any building or structure shall be accompanied by plans if required showing the location of such building or structure and the location of the sewage disposal system.

SECTION 3—Whenever the application does not adequately describe the proposed work in the opinion of the Inspector, there shall also be filed duplicate copies of sufficient plans and specifications and other data. One copy of the plans and specifications properly stamped with the Inspector's approval shall be returned with the permit and kept on the job available for reference.

SECTION 4—Permits shall be issued within three days after receipt of the application provided the requirements 150

of this law are fully complied with. All permits shall be on numbered blank forms signed by the Inspector and shall state

the purpose for which the building is to be used. The permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the job and no work shall be done except in accordance with the permit.

SECTION 5—Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the Inspector issuing a special permit for part of the work while

the application is being examined.

SECTION 6—Permits shall become void six months after date of issue unless construction thereunder shall have been commenced and continued Vv^th reasonable diligence.

SECTION 7—The fee for a permit for the construction of a new single dwelling shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) . The fee for any other construction or alteration shall be as follows: two dollars ($2.00) for construction or alterations costing up to two hundred dollars ($200.00) , five dollars ($5.00) for construction or alteration costing up to five hundred dollars ($500.00), ten dollars ($10.00) for construction or alteration costing up to two thousand dollars ($2000.00) , for construction or alteration costing over two thousand dollars ($2000.00) the fee shall be computed at the rate of five dollars ($5.00) per thousand or fraction thereof. No fee, however, shall be in excess of $20.00.

Article X SECTION 1—PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS

A person who shall violate a provision of this code or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair, or has erected, constructed, altered or repaired a building or structure, in violation of a detailed statement or plan submitted and approved thereunder, or of a permit or certificate issued there- 151

under, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), and in default thereof to undergo im- prisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days.

SECTION 2—The owner of a building, structure or premises, where anything in violation of this code shall be placed or shall exist, and an architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation employed in connection therewith and who assisted in the commission of such violation shall each be guilty of a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be fined as therein provided.

SECTION 3—The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Duxbury from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding to prevent an unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent the occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to prevent an illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about any premises.

Boston, Mass., June 13, 1956

The foregoing amendments to building code are hereby approved.

(signed) George Fingold, Attorney General

Under Article 52, it was voted to accept the remaining portion of Longview Road from Midway Road to the Shore, and raise and appropriate the sum of $350.00 for construction of the same.

Under Article 53, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,150.00 to purchase a rescue boat, motor and trailer and necessary equipment, for the Fire Department. 152

Under Article 54, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 for the support and maintenance of the Tarkiln Recreation and Youth Center; said sum to be expended by the Executive Board of the Tarkiln Youth Center under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.

Under Article 55, it was voted unanimously to transfer from Water Surplus the sum of $32.42 to pay an unpaid bill of 1955.

Under Article 56, it vv^as voted to raise and appropriate the sum of |400.00 to help defray the expenses of the Pony League.

Under Article 57, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 for the purpose of building additional bleachers for the Little League.

Meeting adjourned at 6 o'clock P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

JOSEPH T. C. JONES, Town Clerk 153

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION

March 17, 1956

The polls were opened at 8:00 A.M. and closed at 8:00 P.M.

The ballot box, after the Absentee ballots were deposited, indicated 919, 73 being absentee ballots, and 919 were taken from the ballot box. Votes SELECTMEN—For Three Years Francis W. Perry 872 Scattered 3 Blanks 44 And Francis W. Perry was declared elected by the Moder- ator.

ASSESSOR—For Three Years Francis W. Perry 860 Scattered 3 Blanks 56 And Francis W. Perry was declared elected by the Moder- ator.

MODERATOR—For One Year Bartlett B. Bradley 872 Scattered 4 Blanks 43 And Bartlett B. Bradley was declared elected by the Mod- erator.

TOWN CLERK—For Three Years Joseph T. C. Jones 881 Blanks 38 And Joseph T. C. Jones was declared elected by the Mod- erator. 154

TOWX TREASURER—For Three Years Joseph T. C. Jones 882 Blanks 37 And Joseph T. C. Jones was declared elected by the Mod- erator.

COLLECTOR OF TAXES—For Three Years Edwin M. Noyes 864 Scattered 2 Blanks 58 And Edwin M. Noyes ^vas declared elected by the Moder- ator. MEMBER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE—For Three Years Paul C. Barber 740 Alice H. Garside 822 Scattered 3 Blanks 273 And Paul C. Barber and Alice H. Garside were declared elected by the Moderator.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE—For Three Years Paul C.Barber 115 Edward L. Butler 702 401 Edmund J. King Elizabeth U. Nickerson 514 Blanks 106 And Edward L. Butler and Elizabeth U. Nickerson were declared elected by the Moderator.

CONSTABLES—For One Year Earl W. Chandler 839 Lawrence C. Doyle 864 James T. O'Neil 856 Blanks 198 And Earl W. Chandler, Lawrence C. Doyle and James T. O'Neil were declared elected by the Moderator. 155

WATER COMMISSIONER—For Three Years Howard M. Clark 388 Leonard B. Gallagher 508 Blanks 23 And Leonard B. Gallagher was declared elected by the Moderator.

WATER COMMISSIONER—For Two Years Lloyd B. Salt 567 Carlton H. Schaffer 317 Blanks 35 And Lloyd B. Salt was declared elected by the Moderator.

WATER COMMISSIONER—For One Year John A. Borgeson 387

Carl J. Santheson, Jr. 277 Joseph Velardo, Jr. 214 Blanks 41 And John A. Borgeson was declared elected by the Moder- ator.

CEMETERY TRUSTEE—For Five Years Carl E. Johnson 857 Blanks 62 And Carl E. Johnson was declared elected by the Moder- ator.

MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD—For Five Years Lucius A. Howard 838 Scattered 2 Blanks 79 And Lucius A. Howard was declared elected by the Mod- erator. 156

MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD—For Two Years

Carl F. Banner 839

Scattered 1 Blanks 79

And Carl F. Banner was declared elected by the Moder- ator.

It was voted to accept the Question which read "Shall Chapter thirty-two B of the General Laws, authorizing any city, town, county 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 city, town, county or district and their dependents, be accepted by this town?", by a vote of 507 YES and 125 NO, blanks 287. JOSEPH T. C. JONES, Town Clerk REPORT OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

May 25, 1956

The meeting was held in the High School Auditorium, and was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Moderator, Bart- lett B. Bradley.

The invocation was led by the Rev. W. Wallace Bush.

A quorum being in attendance, the meeting was declared in order.

It was voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant, and the Town Clerk read the call of the meeting and the return of service thereof.

The tellers, Mary S. Crocker, Eunice Dohoney, John E.

Lucey, Harry McNaught, Mary S. McNeil, Alice Merry, Gil- bert F. Redlon, and Frank H. Williams, were sworn in by the Temporary Town Clerk.

As has been our practice, proponents of any article in the Warrant shall be given opportunity to speak on the question before the article may be tabled.

Under Article 1, it was voted that the Town appropriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $9,000.00 for Snow and Ice Removal.

Under Article 2, it was voted that Article 36 as voted at the Annual Town Meeting, March 10, 1956, be clarified so that it will read as follows: "that the Town ^^ote to transfer the sum of $20,000.00 from the "West Duxbury Water Mains Appropriation", with the approval of the Finance Committee, and to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of 158

the Selectmen to borrow $46,000.00, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than 15 years from the date of issue of the first Bond or Note; and that the Board of

AVatcr Commissioners be and hereby is authorized to expend such appropriation or as much of it as is needed to install ^\ater mains, not less than 6" nor more than 16'' in diameter, and hydrants, from existing facilities at Oak Street, on Elm Street, Summer Street, to the Tarkiln School, and 2600 feet on Chandler Street I^asterly from Summer Street; all being subject to the findings of the survey authorized under Article 34 of the 1956 Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, or Avith the advance approval of the Survey Engineers." (Yes 186;

No 0)

Under Article S, it was voted to appropriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $4200. (this being in addition to that raised under Article 46 at the Annual Town Meeting) to acquire, either by purchase or by eminent domain, the property which is described as follows:

A certain parcel of land, containing 72,850 square feet, situated easterly from Lake Shore Drive in Duxbury, in the County of Plymouth, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the southwest corner of the within described lot at Lake Shore Drive, thence N. 3° 40' 10'' E. by land of the Town of Duxbury described and shown as Lot A on a subdivision plan filed in Plymouth Registry of Deeds entitled "Duxbury Lake Shores, Duxbury and Pembroke, July 20, 1953,

Delano & Keith, Surveyors", recorded with Plan Book 9, Page 578, and by Lake Shore Drive, Four hundred sixty-three and 89/100 (463.89) feet to a cement bound;

Thence S. 35° 36' 50" E. by land of Roger C. Griswold, Three hundred ninety-three and 62/100 (393.62) feet to a point; 159

Thence S. 00° 40' 00'' E. by other land of said Griswold, One hundred fifteen and 70/100 (115.70) feet to a point at Lot No. 125 on said plan above referred to;

1 hence S. 84° 00' 30" W. by said Lot 125, Two Hundred sixty-one and 63/100 (261.63) feet to the point of beginning at Lake Shore Drive.

Being a portion of the same premises conveyed to Roger

C. Griswold by Rosa A. O'Neil by deed dated March 3, 1936 and recorded with Plymouth Registry of Deeds, Book 1706, Page 80.

The above described premises are shown on a plan of "Town of Diixbury Water Department, plan of proposed ^vell lot at Duxbury Lake Shores, February 29, 1956, Scale 1 inch equals 100 feet, Delano & Keith, Surveyors, Plymouth, Mass." to be recorded with said Plymouth Registry of Deeds, to be used as a source of water supj)ly and the necessary protection thereof. (Vote: Yes 157; No 2)

Under Article 4, it was voted unanimously that the siun of $1,225.10 be transferred from the appropriation for maintenance and operation of the Water Department to the appropriation for the Salary of the Collector of Taxes, so that his salary for the calendar year 1956 will be the same as was paid for his combined services to the Town and to the A\'atcr District in 1955, namely $4,960.00, and that the sum of $796.16 be transferred from the appropriation for maintenance and operation of the Water Department to the appropriation for the Tax Collector's Department. All transfers to be made with the approval of the Finance Committee.

Under Article 5, which reads "Will the Town vote to lay an 8" water main a distance of about 786 feet for the piu pose of supplying water in the Town Way known as Bay Road from 160

the intersection of Bay Road and Loiing Streets southerly to the proposed Bay Farm Road and install a hydrant at the intersection of Bay Road and the said Bay Farm Road and appropriate the sum of $2700. therefor and that Chester L. Heckman and Percy L. Walker shall pay one quarter of the actual cost of the hydrant, pipe, and laying thereof, which will not exceed 1900.00; said amount to be paid to the Water Commissioners prior to the awarding of the contract for the installation of said water main. By petition.", it was voted that no action be taken.

Under Article 6, it was voted unanimously that the salary of the Town Clerk and Treasurer be made retroactive to

January 1, 1956.

Under Article 7, it was voted unanimously that the sum of 13400.00 be appropriated from available funds in the Treas- ury to the Town Treasurer's Department.

Under Article 8, it was voted to appropriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $6,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing lumber for the Bridge Department.

Under Article 9, it was voted to purchase a Tractor Mower for the Highway Department and to appropriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $2100.00 for this purpose.

Under Article 10, it was voted unanimously to appropriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $100.90 to pay unpaid bills of 1955.

Under Article 11, it was voted to accept a portion of Old Colony Road as laid out by the Selectmen and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 from available funds in the Treasury for construction of same.

Under Article 12, it was voted to accept a portion of Brew- ster Street, as laid out by the Selectm.en and appropriate the 161

sum of $900.00 from available funds in the Treasury for construction of same.

Under Article 13, it was voted to accept Eagles Nest Road, as laid out by the Selectmen, and appropriate the sum of $1600.00 from available funds in the Treasury for construction of same.

Under Article 14, it was voted to appropriate from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $1630.00 to be applied to the Fire Insurance Schedule for additional coverage on various Town Buildings.

Under Article 15, w^iich reads "To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Uaw'S, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may 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, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Flarbor, including the Merrimack and Con- necticut Rivers, 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 Common- wealth", it was voted that no action be taken.

Under Article 16, which reads "To see what amount the Town Avill vote to appropriate from available funds in the

Treasury to the Town Hall and Offices Department", it was voted that no action be taken under this article.

The registered voters were checked from the voting list and showed 251 names checked — 151 men, and 100 women.

Voted to adjourn at 9:35 P.M.

HARRIET B. BORGESON, Temporary Town Clerk 162

TOWN OF DUXBURY SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION

September 15, 1956

The polls were opened at 8:00 A.M. and closed at 8:00 P.M.

It Avas voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant by the Town Clerk.

The tellers, J. Alvin Borgeson, Mary Crocker, Eunice Dohoney, John Lucey, Eileen Jones, Harry McNaught, Mary McNeil, Alice Merry, Gilbert Redlon, and Frank Williams, were sworn in by the Town Clerk.

The ballot box, after the absentee ballots were deposited, indicated 1413, 32 being absentee ballots, and 1413 were taken from the ballot box. Votes SELECTMAN—to March 1958 (Unexpired Term) Raymond P. Chandler 477 James H. W. Jenner 774 Arthm^ A. Jokinen 75 Herbert Nelson 64 Scattered 4 Blanks 19 And James H. W. Jenner was declared elected by the Mod- erator.

ASSESSOR—to March 1958 (Unexpired Term) Raymond P. Chandler 481 James H. W. Jenner 773 Arthur A. Jokinen 76 163

Herbert Nelson 60 Scattered 3 Blanks 20 And James H. W. Jenner was declared elected by the Mod- erator.

TOWN CLERK—to March 1959 (Unexpired Term) Paul R. Sencabaugh 256 Maurice H. Shirley 1136 Scattered 2 Blanks 19 And Maurice H. Shirley was declared elected by the Mod- erator.

TOWN TREASURER—to March 1959 (Unexpired Term) Paul R. Sencabaugh 249 Maurice H. Shirley 1145

Scattered 1 Blanks 18 And Maurice H. Shirley was declared elected by the Mod- erator. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.

MAURICE H. SHIRLEY, Town Clerk

APPOINTMENTS during the year 1956: By Town Treasurer

Harriet B. Borgeson as Assistant Treasurer (April 7 by Joseph T. C. Jones) (June 4 by Maurice H. Shirley)

By Town Clerk Harriet B. Borgeson as Assistant Town Clerk (April 7 by Joseph T. C. Jones) (June 4 by Maurice H. Shirley) 164

By Moderator

To Finance Committee for three years:

Irving H. Locke, Washington Street Stanley H. Merry, West Street Theodore W. Page, Arrowhead Road for one year (unexpired term)

G. Lincoln Dow, Jr., Cove Street EdAvard G. Wadeil, Duck Hill Road for two years (unexpired term) Roger M. Heywood, High Street

By Selectmen

5/24 Harriet B. Borgeson as Temporary Town Clerk and Temporary Town Treasurer until election or appointment of another.

6/4 Maurice H. Shirley as Temporary Town Clerk and Temporary Town Treasurer until election or appointment of another. Special Duxbury Railroad Committee

James H. W. Jenner, Temporary Chairman Edward L. Butler Theodore Chase James Holt Clarence W. Walker 165

REPORT OF TOWN CLERK MARRIAGES RECORDED IN DUXBURY IN 1956

January 14. In Plymouth, Jeremiah J. Minelli of Duxbury and Catherine M. Burke of Plymouth, by Rev. John A. McLaughlin.

January 16. In Duxbury, Justus Adams Bailey of Kingston, and Ruth Preble White of Duxbiny, by Rev. John Wil-

liam Estes, Jr.

January 27. In Marshfield Hills, David A. Valler of King-

ston, and Beverly J. Freeman of Duxbury, by Rev. Herbert L. Johnson.

April 12. In Braintree, Francis I. Harmon of Duxbury, and Carol Ann (Proctor) Montanya of Duxbury, by Carl R.

Johnson, Jr., J. of P.

April 14. In Needham, Thomas R. Barclay of Duxbury, and Isabella Clark of Mary Duxbury, by Rev. John J. Dewire.

April 28. In Duxbury, Chapin Wallour of Duxbury, and

Dorothy J. (Gooch) Brown of Duxbury, by Rev. Wallace Bush.

May 19. In Kingston, George L. Peirce of Duxbury, and Marian (Bailey) Blanchard of Kingston, by Rev. Eugene A. Luening.

May 26. In Hanover, New Hampshire, Leon A. Barclay, Jr. of Duxbury, and Priscilla F. Pope of Duxbury, by Rev. Roy D. Colby.

June 2. In Duxbury, Robert Nathan of Duxbury, and Edythe Jane Pyy of Duxbury, by Rev. Timothy M. Howard. 166

June 2. In Plymouth, David Russell Travers of Pembroke, and Mary Josephine Govoni of Duxbury, by Rev. Charles C. Forman.

10. June In Plymouth, Franklin J. Werner, Jr. of Stoughton, and Shirley E. Monks of Duxbury, by Rev. Robert C. Fichtner.

June 11. In Plymouth, Joseph L. Landry of Duxbury, and Helen F. Kiernan of Duxbury, by Herbert K. Bartlett,

J. of p.

June 17. In Medford, Donald G. Fowke of Duxbury and Janet Louise Streeter of West Somerville, by Rev. Charles W. Barnes.

July 22. In Plymouth, William M. Wadsworth of Duxbury, and Clare E. Donovan of Plymouth, by Rev. John A. Mc- Laughlin.

July 29. In Duxbury, John P. Snider of New Richmond, Ohio, and Diane Doyle of Duxbury, by Rev. George L. Thurlow.

August 4. In Wellesley Hills, Dudley Jones Thomas of Dux- bury, and Mary Lu Gleason of Wellesley Hills, by Rev.

Bernard J. Keenan.

August 5. In Duxbury, Donald C. Linde of Duxbury, and Barbara Irene Gardner of East Bridgewater, by Rev. Timothy M. Howard.

August 10. In West Quincy, Bernard A. Gosselin of Quincy, and Pauline May Torrey of Duxbury, by Rev. Antonio A. Cintolo.

August 25. In Winchester, Howard Joseph Hayes of Dux- bury, and Glenna Eleanore McTeaque of Winchester, by Rev. Morton Dolphin. 167

September 1. In Duxbury, Joseph Frederick Godwin of Tampa, Florida, and Phyllis Louise Papani of Quincy,

by Rev. John Williams Estes, Jr.

September 15. In Abington, Frederic Harrington, Jr. of Dux- bury, and Betsey Wheatley of Abington, by Rev. Thomas H. Campbell.

September 29. In Kingston, Olympio DePina of North Plym-

outh, and Eleanor J. Barboza of Duxbury, by George W.

Cushman, J. of P.

September 29. In Marshfield, Harold R. Randall of Dux- bury, and Linda Leonardi of Kingston, by Rev. George D. Hallowell.

October 1. In Kingston, Elton Jerome Tobey of Pocasset, and Valerie Jean Perry of Duxbury, by George W. Cush-

man, J. of P.

October 4. In Cohasset, Kenneth G. Garside of Duxbury, and Barbara (Vaughan) Woodward of Duxbury, by Rev. Roscoe E. Trueblood.

October 18. In Amherst, Robert Goodspeed White of Dux- bury, and Patricia Ann Bailey of West Bridgewater, by

Reginald F. French, J. of P.

October 20. In Duxbury, Richard Goeselt of Lincoln, Ver- mont, and Elizabeth Garside of Duxbury, by Rev. John

William Estes, Jr.

October 21. In Brockton, Francis Lewis Swift, Jr. of Dux- bury, and Barbara Lois Sundin of Weymouth, by Rev.

.' Frank Gulinello.

October 27. In Freetown, Ronald Pierce of Middleboro, and Patricia A. Johnson of Duxbury, by Rev. Clarence F. Gilford. ]G8

October 31. In Rockland, Arthur S. Hertcl ol Duxbury, and Clara A. (Freeman) Gushing of Duxbiny, by Rev. Todd James Taylor.

November 25. In Marshfield, Gordon Lee Pratt of Marsh- field, and Myrtle W. Peterson of Duxbury, by Rev. George D. Hallowell.

December 25. In Duxbury, Robert F. Nathan of Duxbury, and Susan MacAlyn Denyer of Duxbury, by Rev. Timothy M. Howard. 169

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DOG LICENSES

Licenses issued January 1 to December 31, 1956 558 297 Males @ $2.00 $594.00 68 Females @ $5.00 340.00 189 Spayed Females @ $2.00 378.00 4 Kennel @ $10.00 40.00 $1,352.00

Payments to Town Treasurer $1,352.00

LICENSES ISSUED FOR DIVISION OF FISHERIES AND GAME 240 Resident Citizen Fishing, 35 @ $3.25 $113.75 Resident Citizen Hunting, 122 @ $3.25 396.50 Resident Citizen Sporting, 43 @ $5.25 225.75 Resident Citizen Female Fishing, 12 @ $2.25 27.00 Resident Citizen Trapping, 1 @ $7.75 7.75 Special Non-Resident Fishing, 1 @ $2.75 2.75 Non-Resident Citizen Hunting, 1 @ $15.25 15.25 Duplicate Licenses, 2 @ $.50 1.00 Resident Citizen Sporting (issued free to Citizens over 70 years of age) 23 @ $.00 .00

$789.75 Less Clerk's Fees, paid to Town 53.75

Paid to Division of Fisheries and Game $736.00 0

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER

Receipts and Disbursements for 1956 Receipts

Balance January 1, 1956 $444,417.30

Total Receipts 1 , 1 23,489. 1

Total Cash 11,567,906.40

Disbursements Paid on Selectmen's Warrants $1,132,810.78 Balance, December 31, 1956 435,095.62

$1,567,906.40

Respectfully submitted,

MAURICE H. SHIRLEY, Treasurer 179

REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS

Tax Rate 1956 — $53.00 per $1,000.00

Houses Assessed 2,131

Cows 99

Horses and Ponies 22

Neat Cattle other than cows 37

Fowl 4,560

Goats 6

Swine 23

Sheep 49

Persons Assessed on Property 2,727

Polls 1,406

Acres of land 13,183

Valuation of Buildings $8,513,865.00

Valuation of Land 2,146,155.00

Total Value of Real Estate 10,660,020.00

Personal Property 852,910.00

Total Valuation 11,51 2,930.00

Increase in Real Estate over 1955 257,570.00

Increase in Personal Property 9,130.00

Total increase 266,700.00

County Tax 34,278.23 180

Plymouth County Hospital 16,638.10

State Audit Tax 1,695.90

State Parks and Reservation Tax 818.36

Tax on Real Estate 565,510.00

Tax on Personal Estate 45,315.00

Tax on Polls 2,812.00

Assessed Value on Motor Vehicles 1,360,680.00

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 65,967.77

Motor Vehicle Excise rate per $1,000 54.43

Apportioned Sea Wall Assessments

added to Taxes in 1956 663.83

Committed Sea Wall Interest

added to Taxes in 1956 267.62

Respectfully submitted,

PHILIP W. DELANO FRANCIS W. PERRY JAMES H. W. JENNER 181

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee held its first meeting April 23,

1956, at which time it organized by electing as Chairman, A. Charles Waghorne; as Vice Chairman, Ralph H. Osborn; as Secretary, Theodore W. Page, and as Personnel Board Repre- sentative, Jack Barry. New Members of the Committee appointed for three year terms were: Irving H. Locke, Stanley H. Merry and Theodore W. Page.

During the year resignations of three members were submitted, due to change of residence or illness, as follows: H. Gilbert Franke, Jack Barry and Harry H. Whiton. Appointed by the Moderator to fill these vacancies were: G. Lincoln Dow,

Jr., for a one year term; Edward Wadell for a one year term and Roger N. Heywood for a two year term. To replace Jack Barry, the Committee named Irving H. Locke as Personnel Board Representative.

Since the last annual Town Meeting, your Finance Com- mittee has made recommendations for action at the Special Town Meeting, held May 25, 1956. It has transferred funds as deemed prudent from its Reserve Fund of $10,000.00, where departments have been faced with "extraordinary or unforeseen expenses". At the present time it is studying department budgets for 1957.

The Committee Members look at all problems from the point of view of their fellow townsmen to the end that no un- due emphasis will be placed on any angle of town government or services to the public. We are commonly regarded as "watch dogs of the treasury" but this should in no way be regarded as preventing a liberal attitude toward the expenditure of money where clearly warranted by prudent and progressive 182

programs. We intend to uphold the interests ol I'ax Payer, Local Business, our Schools and oiu" I'own Employees.

We quote from Association ot Town F"inance Committee's Bulletin E: "Power has been given to the Finance Committee not as a result ol statutory mandate, but rather because of the force of public opinion behind it, due to recognition and ap-

preciation of the aid it gives . . . In order to assine continuity of its influential status, it must demonstrate that it is keeping ahead of the parade for the assistance and benefit of the voters — and that means work and more work".

We wish to thank the various Town Officers and employees for their complete cooperation in our joint efforts to serve the Town by presenting fair and equitable budgets. To the various heads of Departments who gave so generously of their time and knowledge upon the occasion of oin* recent siu'vey of Buildings, Facilities and Equipment, we want to add our further thanks.

We conclude this preliminary report with special appreciation to the Board of Selectmen for their continued cooperation. Respectfully submitted,

A. CHARLES WAGHORNE, Chairman RALPH H. OSBORN, Vice Chairman THEODORE W. PAGE, Secretary WINTHROP A. CLARKE IRVING H. LOCKE STANLEY H. MERRY G. LINCOLN DOW, JR. EDWARD WADELL ROGER N. HEYWOOD m

REPORT OF SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT

December 17, 1956

To the Citizens of Duxbiiry:

Submitted herewith is the report of the South Shore Mos- quito Control Project of its activities in the Town of Dux- bury for the year ending December 31, 1956.

The Town of Duxbury appropriated $7,550 for mosquito control in 1956. This money was used for mosquito control in the Town of Duxbury by the South Shore Mosquito Con- trol Project, a cooperative effort embracing the City of Quincy and Towns of Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate and Weymouth.

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 the swamps were frozen. This dust upon the melting of the ice and snow falls to the bottom

of the pools and swamps and is in a position to be effective against the mosquito larvae. The use of a fog generator to combat flying mosquitoes supplemented the main program.

ENCEPHALITIS In late August the public became aware of the disease Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis.

This disease is brought on by a virus and is transmitted

by mosquitoes. It is a disease of birds which, under certain circumstances, spills over to man and horses. 184

This disease was first recognized in man in Massachusetts in 1938. It has since been recognized southward along the Atlantic seaboard and in the Gulf states.

The severe outbreak in humans and horses during the summer of 1938 in Massachusetts was followed by a lull until 1953 and 1954 when some horses were affected. Not until 1955, when four cases were recognized, did the disease in man reappear in this state. This past summer (based on virus recovery, serological evidence, and clinical pictures) the disease was recognized in twelve humans and definite diagnosis is pending in one case. In addition, 41 horses and 17 pheasant farms were infected. A survey of wild birds revealed virus in six birds.

Immediately upon the appearance of the disease in a horse in the area, the Project began extensive fogging and larvaciding operations, starting in the area of the horse case. This work continued around the clock. Shortly after this, the Massachusetts Department of Health warned that danger existed and that a program of aid from the Commonwealth was being set up.

Since this Project was the only existing agency in the position to supervise the needed work, insecticide and airplane service was provided to the Project for use in the ten town area. Spray material was provided for air spray, ground application by Project equipment, and ground work by any equipment made available by the towns through the local Boards of Health and the Town Departments possessing such equipment.

The overtime labor for the Project's part in this emergency work was paid for from the regular appropriations. This work was in excess of that planned, based on money available to the Project. This extra night, week-end, and 185

holiday work severely strained the basic budget o£ the Proj-

ect, and as a result, less ditching work than planned will be possible.

The results of such a program against such a disease are

hard to determine since it is impossible to tell how many infected mosquitoes were killed and thus prevented from passing the disease to humans.

With present knowledge of the disease, it is equally impossible to predict the future picture of the disease in this area.

Our only present attack is to reduce the mosquito population to as low a level as possible during the critical period. The following areas of action are steps in the right direction: Encouraging towns bordering the Project to attack the mos-

quito problem since area wide control is more effective than scattered work, urging all residents to help out on their own property, and stepping up the Project's ability to combat influxes of mosquitoes on the wing.

Regarding this last point, the Commission has taken steps to acquire another fog machine since the one owned by the

Project, although it has been used at every opportunity, is often needed in two places at the same time and was woe- fully inadequate during the past emergency.

Under the present financial conditions, the Project, as well as towns not in organized districts, will always have to turn to the Commonwealth for emergency funds in the event of

encephalitis outbreaks. The alternative, which is an approach

that makes a lot of sense, is more widespread mosquito con-

. trol in southeastern Massachusetts on a sound financial basis.

We feel that the extra hours and monies spent in this emergency were well and properly expended and surely gave us greatly added protection. The fact that there was in exist- 186

ence in the area hardest hit by the disease an organization set up to do such work was fortunate. Because of this, there was no delay in planning air spray work and in getting ground work started. The immediate and wholehearted efforts of the Health, Tree, and Public Works Departments of the various towns added considerably to the results. For this work, the Project, and I am sure, the Citizens, are extremely grateful.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Until recently the employees of this and the other four mosquito control projects in the state had no employee benefits except workman's compensation for on the job injury.

This situation has left the projects at a disadvantage in competing for competent workers with industry and local contractors.

To help remedy this situation the legislature has made the Project workers eligible for a county retirement system. Since the majority of the towns are in Plymouth County, that system has been chosen by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance.

Such a system is supported by contributions from the workers and a levy on the employer. An amount to com- pensate for the latter has been included in this year's budget.

AERIAL SPRAYING The spring spraying of all fresh water swamps too large to be treated by hand was done in the latter part of April. Spot spraying was done in various areas throughout the summer when large open areas were found to be breeding mosquitoes.

1,715 acres were sprayed in the Town of Duxbury. In August and early September, during the encephalitis emergency 1,215 acres were sprayed by air.

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GROUND SPRAYING The ground crews circulated on a schedule throughout their sections of the Project. They varied from this circuit to treat in the vicinity of complaints or to treat places found to be breeding by the superintendent or the inspector. They then returned to their rounds.

During the encephalitis emergency, crews worked overtime and weekends to keep up with requests for service.

INSPECTIONS Throughout the breeding season the superintendent checks the known breeding areas to know where to direct air and ground spraying or drainage work. In the heavy breeding season (June-September) an inspector helps with this work.

In past years, some attention has been paid to yard by yard inspections for house mosquito breeding. This year this work was expanded and will have to be expanded in the future, since newspaper and radio items concerning this important phase of the work have not yet reached all persons.

One inspection of sixty-four (64) houses in an isolated section showed sixty-seven (67) containers capable of breeding mosquitoes. Of these, forty-six (46) were producing mosquitoes at the time. Similar results were obtained in other sections checked.

Such a situation assures a neighborhood of mosquitoes as long as the containers are around and full of water in spite of work done by the Project in surrounding swamps.

CATCHBASIN SPRAYING Two catchbasin units were operated the past season. A third, ordered in May, was delivered too late to be of use this season, but will be used next year. 188

These units are compressed air sprayers mounted on three- wheeled motorcycles.

In addition to the above miits, ground crews sprayed

basins with hydraulic sprayers from trucks to fill in for the unit not delivered in time.

DRAINAGE

The drainage program proceeded in both salt and fresh water breeding places.

The past year was the first in which the salt marsh ditching machine was used extensively. It was delivered in late summer

last year and used only in the fall.

The machine has increased the pace of our work on the marshes and seems to offer greater help when it is modified

to fit the marshes in this particular area.

It will be advisable, when budget figures allow, to have a back-hoe to complement the work of the marsh ditcher and allow certain fresh water work to be done. At present, there are no contractors with machines capable of going onto salt marsh without the use of mats, which procedure is both costly and beset with chances of miring the machine. It is, however, possible to rig a back-hoe on a machine similar to our marsh ditcher and be free to move anywhere within reason on our marshes.

In the past year in the Town of Duxbury 49,300 feet of

ditches have been cleaned, 27,975 feet reclaimed and 570

feet of new ditches have been dug. This figure includes both

fresh and salt water drainage.

In addition 2,025 feet of brushing has been done to facili- tate entrance to and passage along streams for the purpose of cleaning and treating streams and swamps. 189

ADULT MOSQUITO CONTROL

Adult mosquito control is the killing of the flying stage of the mosquito after they have emerged, as opposed to the larval stage which exists in the water.

This year, as in the past, the Project has operated a Todd Insecticidal Fog Applicator, commonly called a Tifa. This machine emits a fog, consisting of very fine droplets of insecticide, which drifts with the air currents over the area, wiping out adult mosquitoes.

The addition of Norwell to the Project, the fact that previous to that the machine was very often needed in more than one place certain nights, and since the machine was working at all possible hours during the encephalitis emergency and always had a backlog of work, influenced the Commission to initiate proceedings to get another machine and to have it on hand for the start of next season.

The previously mentioned air spray during the encephalitis emergency was in the nature of an adult program.

EQUIPMENT ON HAND

1, Ford F-350 truck

3, Ford F-250 trucks

1, Ford F-lOO truck

1, International 1 ton truck, four-wheel drive

1, Chevrolet Handyman

1, Oliver OC-6-68 tractor with scavel plow

1, Trailer for transporting tractor

1, Cushman Truckster (catchbasin unit)

2, Harley Davidson Servi-cars (catchbasin units)

3, 50 gal. Bean hydraulic sprayers 190

1, Todd Insecticidal Fog Applicator

1, Hoffco power brushing tool

1, Gorman-Rupp centrifugal pump Pack sprayers and dusters Various hand ditching tools

EQUIPMENT TO BE ADDED

1, Todd Insecticidal Fog Applicator Miscellaneous hand tools

PLANS FOR WINTER Throughout the months between the 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 and 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 the last three years, will be done. The suc-

cess of the past work along these lines makes it feasible to expand this program to as much as help and weather permit.

In addition to the ground dusting noted above, it is planned to make a small scale experimental prehatch application of D.D.T. dust from the air.

PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR All phases of the work carried out in the past will continue. Catchbasin spraying will be strengthened by the addition of the third unit. Expansion of the fogging operations will be possible, where needed, with the second fogging machine mentioned previously.

PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED The problem of drift in of adult mosquitoes from uncontrolled areas should be lessened since part of our borders 191

will be projected by the new Norfolk County Project. There is further help in sight from a group of Plymouth County towns to the west of us. They might well be organized by next year. The still unresolved situations in this connection are the Hingham Naval Ammunition Depot and the M.D.C. area of the Blue Hills. The N.A.D. is an uncontrolled area in the middle of our Project and the M.D.C. property affects Quincy and Braintree. We will continue to work in these areas on an emergency basis to give a measure of protection to our population affected by their mosquitoes and will continue to try for support from these organizations.

South Shore Mosquito Control Project

GEORGE ROSS STARR, JR., M.D., Commissioner for Duxbury 192

REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT

I am pleased to submit the following statement of all receipts and expenditures of the Town of Duxbury for the financial year ending December 31, 1956, in accordance with

Chapter 41, Section 61, General Laws. This report is arranged in accordance with the classifications prescribed by the Direc- tor of the Bureau of Accounts.

Appended thereto is a statement of the Appropriation Balances returned to the Treasury under date of December 31, 1956 and a further statement of the Appropriation Balances retained and carried forward January 1, 1957.

Respectfully submitted,

ISABELLE V. FREEMAN, Town Accountant

Receipts TAXES

1956 Poll $ 2,078.00 1956 Personal 39,753.18 1956 Real 519,547.10 Prior Years: Poll 22.00 Personal 4,038.69 Real 30,090.86 1955 District Real 1,411.56 1955 District Personal 180.54 1954 District Real 12.90 1954 District Personal 5.10 Taxes collected after abatement 34.11 193

Redemption of Tax Titles 690.89 Income Tax: General 26,174.17 School Basis 35,100.00 Business Corporation Tax 30,500.00 1689,639.10

SALE OF LAND OF LOW VALUE

Receipts at Sale: |1,700.86 11,700.86 Book Value of Tax Titles 814.58 Costs 29.93 Interest 116.51 Treasurer's deed 22.00 Additional receipts 717.84

11,700.86 Of the foregoing sum, |464.06 was in excess of the taxes, costs, interest and expense of

the sale.

LICENSES AND PERMITS Building Permits $1,982.00 Common Victuallers license 24.00 Pistol licenses 22.50 Innholders 4.00 Oleomargarine 1.00 Bicycle registrations 50.50 Sale of Firearms 4.00 Liquor Licenses 3,254.00 Marriage Licenses 60.00 Sunday 12.00 Junk Dealers 15.00 Cabin and Motel 3.50 Milk licenses 8.00 Ice Cream Mfg. and Sales 2.00 194

Shellfish: Commercial 320.00 "Family" 391.50 "Clam Grant" 5.00 Hawkers and Peddlers 10.00 Garbage 8.00 Garage 25.00 Methyl Alcohol 7.00 Taxicab 6.00

Gasoline registrations 6.00 $6,221.00

FINES AND FORFEITS Third District Court of Plymouth $52.00 $52.00

GRANTS AND GIFTS County of Plymouth, Dog Licenses $700.38 Commonwealth of Massachusetts: O.A.A. Meal Tax 1,589.30 Marine Fisheries 750.00 Reimbursement Lost Taxes 527.97 School House Aid 3,991.60 Transportation of Children 25,375.45

Tuition of Children 588.38 Vocational Education 1,963.47 English Speaking Classes 200.00 Youth Service Board 66.75 Smith-Barden Vocational 412.50 O.A.A. Federal Grants 27,155.75 A.D.C. Federal Grants 5,986.73 D.A. Federal Grants 3,355.40 $72,663.68 195

PRIVILEGES AND ASSESSMENTS Motor Vehicle Excise Tax $56,683.49 Clam Grant fees 22.25 Sea Wall Assessments 683.97 $60,389.71

GENERAL GOVERNMENT Town Treasurer's fees $ 24.22 Tax Collector's Costs 547.40 Town Clerk, Recording and Certifying 788.85 Telephone Tolls, etc. 64.37 Selectmen's Department 8.13 $1,432.97

DEPARTMENTAL INCOME Sealer of Weights and Measures $ 75.00 Bounties 15.50 Health Department 5.00 Water Department 291.74 School Department 189.78 Police — Beach Stickers 2,076.00 $2,653.02

HIGHWAYS Commonwealth of Massachusetts Ch. 90 Joint Construction $11,998.69 County of Plymouth Ch. 90 Joint Construction 5,999.35 Individual 17.70 $18,015.74

CHARITIES

Disability Assistance $ 2,347.74 General Relief 8,772.72 Aid to Dependent Children 3,660.09 196

Old Age Assistance 31,896.97 Veterans Benefits 3,494.87

Recovery: Old Age Assistance, etc. 1,656.80 $51,829.19 CEMETERIES Sale of Lots and Graves $ 290.00 Care of Lots 1,141.00 Interments 2,236.00 Foundations 622.00 Building Lots 348.00 All Other 175.25 $4,812.25 UNCLASSIFIED Unidentified Cash $16.00 $16.00 TEMPORARY ACCOUNT From Duxbury Rural Society for Standish Cellar Lot $ 10.00 From Charles R. Crocker, Agent, for George Chandler Flower Fund 100.00 (Acceptance of foregoing subject to vote of Town) $110.00 WATER Meter Resetting $ 751.00 Water Rates 47,757.20 Service Connections 3,439.96 $51,948.16 REVOLVING ACCOUNTS School Lunch Program $31,246.90 Athletic Association 283.90 $31,530.80 197

INTEREST

Interest on Deposits $1,138.52 Interest on Deferred Taxes 1,061.45 Interest on Tax Titles redeemed 48.31 Interest on Special Assessments 291.55 Interest on M. V. Excise Taxes 285.96 $2,825.79

AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENT Hathaway and Ford Fund Income $ 2,315.55 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 1,583.00 Withholding Taxes 45,717.06 Retirement Deductions 8,713.53 Dog Licenses — for County 1,240.40 Sporting Licenses — for State 736.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 6,650.00 Cemetery, General Care Fund 250.00 Vendor's Trustee Account 3,138.90 Liquor Ad Deposits 30.00 Planning Board Deposits 20.00

Trust Fund Income withdrawn from Banks Lucy Hathaway Fund 4,800.00 George H. Wood Fund 27.00 Partch Flower Fund 7.50 Ewell Cemetery Fund 20.00 J 8c R Ford Fund 272.25 Cemetery G.C.I. 480.00 Lucy Hathaway Fund (stock purchased) 1,014.14 Cemetery Perpetual Care 3,437.23 $80,452.56

MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Notes, West Duxbury Water Expansion $46,000.00 Premium $51.06 198

REFUNDS AND CANCELLED CHECKS Selectmen's Department 1 5.38 Town Treasurer's Salary 7.22 Assessors' Department 6.00 Town Clerk's Salary 7.22 Police Department 124.20

Old Asreo Assistance 128.95 School Department 200.80 Parks and Playgrounds 4.50 Water, M & O 117.83 Water Dept., Petty Cash 92.00 IT ' J School Lunch Program 2.86 Welfare — General Relief 76.00 Disability Assistance 47.60 O.A.A. Federal Grants 76.70 Veterans Benefits 77.00 School Dept., 1955 check 19.86 O.A.A., 1955 cancelled check 5.10 Insurance Companies 145.99 $1,145.21

Total Receipts $1,123,489.10

Expenditures SUMMARY

General Government $ 47,644.78 Protection of Persons and Property 88,458.62 Health and Sanitation 5,798.65 Highways 148,253.33 Charities and Veterans Benefits 116,131.58 Schools and Libraries 313,592.08 Recreation and Unclassified 44,344.93 Enterprise (Water) and Cemeteries 126,619.03 199

Revolving Funds 29,212.53 Interest and Maturing Debt 72,945.96 Agency, Trust, and Investment 135,054.70 Refunds 4,754.59

11,132,810.78

GENERAL GOVERNMENT Moderator Appropriation $40.00 Moderator's Salary $40.00 $40.00 Selectmen's Salaries Appropriation $2,425.00 Philip W. Delano $1,400.00 Charles R. Crocker 109.61 Newton E. Hyslop 258.96 James H. W. Jenner 149.55 Francis W. Perry 402.89 $2,321.01 Selectmen's Department Appropriation $4,638.63 Refunds 5.38

$4,644.01 Clerk hire $1,094.88 Printing, stationery, postage. and publishing 866.49 Auto allowance 100.00 Telephone 138.24 Membership dues 31.00 Engineering 1,745.00 State Census 18.00 Public Address System 70.00 Investigating Officer 50.00 14,113.62 200

Touni Treasurer's Salary

Appropriation 1 1,8 18.00 Refund 7.22

$1,825.22

Joseph T. C. Jones i 730.46 Harriet B. Borgeson 49.34 Maurice H. Shirley 1,045.42 $1,825.22 Treasurer's Department Appropriation $4,830.00 Assistant Treasurer and Clerk hire $2,033.02 Printing, Stationery, Postage 661.17 Surety Bonds 487.24 Telephone 133.63 Mileage 32.46 Office finniture and equipment 498.07 Certification of notes and Bank service 79.40 All other 9.50 1,934.49 Accounting Department Appropriation $4,285.96 Town Accountant's Salary $2,426.00 Clerk Hire 1,337.02 Printing, stationery, etc. 126.04 Electric adding machine and transfer cases 583.32 All other 8.55 $4,280.93 Accounting Department

Out of State Travel Appropriation $70.00 Attendance, N. E. States and Municipal Finance Officers Association $67.75 201

Assessors Salaries Appropriation $2,600.00 Philip W. Delano $1,400.00 Charles R. Crocker 126.60 Newton E. Hyslop 303.23 James H. Jenner 175.00 Francis W. Perry 473.40 $2,478.23

Assessors' Department Appropriation $4,842.97 Cancelled check 6.00

$4,848.97 Clerks $3,155.28 Listing fees 138.00 Printing, stationery, postage 725.27 Auto Allowance 200.00 Membership and attendance 34.88 Telephone 58.25 Machine maintenance 13.33 $4,325.01 Assessors' Maps

Balance $ 481.92 Appropriation 1,000.00

$1,481.92 Engineering and drafting $550.83 $550.83 Tax Collector's Salary

Appropriation $2,860.00 Transfer from Water Dept., by Vote of Town 1,225.10

$4,085.10 202

Tax Collector's Salary $4,085.10 (See also Water Department) $4,085.10

Tax Collector's Department Appropriation $3,320.00 Transfer from Water Dept., by Vote of Town 796.16

$4,116.16 Clerk hire $2,302.96 Stationery, printing, postage 1,052.05 Surety Bond 360.50 Deputy Collector 45.00 All other, including transportation, telephone, insurance 354.69 $4,115.20

Town Clerk's Salary

Appropriation $ 1 ,8 1 8.00 Refund 7.22

$1,825.22 Joseph T. C. Jones $ 730.46 Harriet B. Borgeson 49.34

Maurice H. Shirley 1,045.42 $1,825.22

Toivn Clerk's Department Appropriation $1,000.00 Assistant Town Clerk and Clerk hire $323.65 Printing, stationery, postage 515.83 Surety Bond 5.00 Another 11.56 $856.04 203

Finance Committee Appropriation $50.00 Transfer from Reserve 2.75

$52.75 Membership $15.00 Stationery 37.75 $52.75

Appeal Board Appropriation $706.00 Salaries: Chairman $145.00 Secretary 95.00 3rd Member 70.00 Associates 15.00 Clerk 60.00 Publishing 119.45 Legal advice and zoning bulletin 60.00 Postage and printing 53.30 $617.75

Election and Registration Appropriation $2,090.00 Transfer from Reserve 175.00

$2,265.00

Salaries:

Board of Registrars $240.00

/ Street Lister 359.80 Clerk 34.29 "Tellers" 875.38 Policemen 141.44 204

Printing, stationery and postage 596.90 All other 15.64 $2,263.45

Town Historian Appropriation $100.00 Printing, stationery, postage $58.30 $58.30

Personnel Board Appropriation $50.00 Clerical 10.81 $10.81

Planning Board

Appropriation $ 1 ,500.00 Clerk hire $175.50 Legal advice 389.62 Publishing, stationery, and all other 315.72 $880.84

Law Department Appropriation $2,500.00 Town Counsel: retainer and fees $2,293.45 $2,293.45

Town Office Appropriation $7,760.00 Fuel $ 917.16 Lights 475.50 Janitor's supplies 873.84 Painting, plumbing, carpentering 4,017.90 Office supplies (multi-departmental use) 329.06 All other, including water 35.32 $6,648.78

(General Government — Total $47,644.78) 3

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PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Fire Department

Appropriation $2 1 ,04 1 . 1 Salaries: Fire Chief $ 1,232.00 Permanent Firemen 10,822.80 Volunteer Firemen 2,577.09 Call Men 450.00 Janitor 75.00 Chief's car allowance 400.00 Hose 759.50 Trucks: Maintenance and repairs 1,836.87 Buildings and grounds: Fuel 758.62 Lights 343.87 Building Repairs 121.80 Janitor's Supplies 156.04 All other costs 147.86 Stationery, printing, postage 55.30 Telephone 751.60 Insurance 84.92 Emergency rations 23.81 Uniforms and Badges 166.30

Memberships 1 7 .00 All other, including laundry 79.05 $20,859.43 Fire Department

Out of State Travel Appropriation $300.00 Chief's Travel costs $297.56 $297.56 Fire Dept. Rescue Boat Appropriation $1,150.00 Boat and Equipment $1,014.61 $1,014.61 206

Police Department Appropriation $38,494.56 Refunds 124.20 Transfer from Reserve 600.00

$39,218.76

Salaries:

Chief of Police $ 5,341.00 Sergeants 7,880.00

Regular Patrolmen 1 1,489.1^

Clerk 644.84

H 111 i^TTfi 1" tn 1 c/^^^ 1 1 Q n*^/^i i c IRfi 4fi Cruisers, maintenance and repairs 3,269.75 Radio Office costs, postage, stationery,

printing, etc. 869.87 Teletype service 99.75 Uniforms 269.57 Plymouth Lockup charges 39.75 Insurance 144.07 All other 36.89 $39,153.23

Police Department Cruiser Appropriation $2,400.00 Cruiser and equipment $2,400.00

Insect Pest Control Appropriation $4,394.00 Salary — Superintendent $1,000.00 Labor 1,645.12 Trucks, maintenance and repairs 378.54 207

Equipment, tools, etc. 217.66 Insecticides 335.66 All other 22.25 3,599.23

Control of Dutch Elm Disease Appropriation $6,388.00 Salary, Superintendent $1,844.00 Labor 4,461.74 Equipment 44.05 $6,349.79 Tree Warden's Salary

Appropriation $ 1 ,900.00 Salary, Tree Warden $1,900.00 $1,900.00 Tree Department Appropriation $3,883.00 Labor $2,851.08 Trucks, maintenance and repairs 126.74 Equipment and tools 717.40 Insurance 42.75 Telephone (refunds reported in Receipts) 93.65 All other 8.75 $3,840.37 Tree Department Hathaway Fund Distribution of income $600.00 Trees and Shrubs $511.25 $511.24 Forest Fire Department Appropriation $4,272.00 Salary, Forest Warden $ 671.00 Firefighters 843.78 Chief's car allowance 150.00 208

Trucks, maintenance and repairs 1,320.09 Apparatus and equipment 850.98 Rental 165.00 All other 56.45 $4,057.30 Building Inspector Appropriation $3,850.00 Transfer from Reserve 200.00

$4,050.00 Building Inspector: Fees prior to job classification $ 435.00 Salary subsequent to job classification 1,385.43 Clerk hire 1,088.49 Mileage 298.26 Telephone 82.52 Publishing 100.25 Office equipment and supplies 660.05 $4,050.00 Building Code Revision Appropriation $100.00 Printing Code revision $100.00 $100.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Appropriation $355.00 Sealer's Salary $200.00 Travel allowance 75.00 Equipment 40.86 $315.86 Bounties Appropriation $60.00 Bounties paid $10.00 $10.00 (Protection of Persons and Property — Total $88,458.62) 209

HEALTH AND SANITATION Town Dump Appropriation $2,500.00 Labor % 115.12 Fill 18.00 Bulldozing $2,048.55 $2,181.67

Animal Inspection Appropriation $150.00 Salary of Inspector $150.00 $150.00

Inspection of Slaughtered Animals Appropriation $25.00 Salary of Inspector $25.00 $25.00

Well Child Clinic

Balance of appropriation $253.86 Duxbury Nurse Association $11.20 $11.20

Health Department

Appropriation $3,910.00 Salary, Health Agent $600.00 Hospital — contagious 438.25 Clinics — Polio, etc. 324.17 Hospital — T.B. 507.00 Vermin control 102.39 School Dental Program:

Dentists' fees 1,290.00 Dental supplies and equipment 60.44

All other, including office expense 107.53 $3,429.78 3

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Vital Statistics Appropriation $15.00 Death Certificate 11.00 11.00 (Health and Sanitation — Total $5,798.65) HIGHWAYS Highway Department

Appropriation $4 1 ,542.00 Salary, Superintendent $ 4,993.00 Office expenses 450.54 Labor 15,249.75 Truck Repairs and Rentals 6,889.1

Stone, Gravel, Asphalt, etc. 10,749.87 Equipment and tools 1,087.99 All other, including insurance 1,000.70 $40,420.98

Highxvay — Hathaway Fund Distribution of Income $1,200.00 Labor $213.02 Grader rental 556.00 $769.02

Bridge Department Appropriation $9,520.00 Labor $1,985.39 Lumber 7,083.20 Move Building 175.00 All other, including spikes and hardware 233.65 $9,477.24 Bridge — Hathaway Fund Balance of Income $92.04 211

1956 Distribution ol Income 600.00

$692.04 Labor 1562.83 $562.83

Snoiu and Ice Removal Annual Appropriation |20,000.00 Transfer from Reserve 1,000.00 Appropriation at Special Town Meeting 9,000.00

$30,000.00 Labor $9,358.05 Salt, Sand, etc. 8,550.00 Trucks — Plows, rentals 6,641.01 Telephone and Lights 144.28 Snow Fence 380.00 Fuel oil 38.50 Equipment 1,11 9.67 Town Trucks, maintenance and repairs 3,744.04 All other 4.72 $29,980.27

Snow and Ice Removal

Emergency, March 16, 1956 Legal Overdraft $884.86 Labor $82.88 Trucks 775.02 Sanding 26.96 $884.86 I

212

Snow and Ice Removal Emergency, March 19, 1956 Legal Overdraft $2,625.97 Labor $ 631.75 Trucks 1,495.75 Gasoline 121.51 Grader Rental 172.00 Sand and Salt 195.00 Another 9.96 $2,625.97

Snow and Ice Removal Emergency, March 24, 1956 Legal Overdraft |1,630.95 Labor $552.45 Trucks 623.50 Sand and Salt 455.00 $1,630.95

Town Landings Appropriation $2,500.00 Labor $1,324.52 Material 719.94 Tow Floats 15-00 Trucks and Machines 389.00 Water 10-00 All other 39.00 $2,497.46

Chapter 90 Construction 1955 Contract Balance $15,504.60 Labor % 2,167.52 Trucks and machine rental 753.90 Material 12,580.57 $15,501.9^ 213

Chapter 90 Maintenance 1956 Contract Appropriation $3,000.00 Labor $957.11 Trucks and Machine rental 647.25 Material 998.41 Concrete Posts 375.00 $2,977.77

Chapter 90 Construction 1956 Contract Appropriation $24,000.00 Labor $4,696.36 Machinery rental 9,063.53 Material 4,214.34 $17,974.23

Winter, Temple and Autumn Streets Resurfacing Appropriation $8,000.00 Labor $1,073.52 Machinery, rental 2,280.55 Material 2,385.46 $5,739.53 Longxiiew Road Surfacing Appropriation $350.00 Labor $ 12.00 Truck rental 236.00 Material 102.00 $350.00 Howland's Landing Road Improvement

Appropriation $1,750.00 Labor $139.40 214

Trucks — rental 891.50 Material 703.84 $1,734.74

Ea(j-lcs Nest Road Construction

Appropriation 1 1 .GOO.OO Labor $203.75 Machinery rental 522.00 Material 817.78 $1,543.53

Breicster Street Construction Appropriation $900.00 Labor $214.65 Machinery rental 216.00 Material 211.84 $642.49

Old Colony Road Appropriation $3,000.00 Labor $816.39 Machinery Rental 725.60 Material 993.93 $2,535.92

Highivay Tractor Moxver Appropriation $2,100.00 Transfer from Reserve 266.50

$2,366.50 Ferguson Tractor Mower $2,366.20 $2,366.20 215

Hathaway Fund Town Landings

Balance $ .47 1956 Distribution of Income 600.00

$600.47 Labor 1244.89 Machinery rental 47.25 $292.14 Aide?! Street Curve Reduction

Appropriation $ 1 ,500.00 Labor $412.96 Machinery rental 454.26 Material 439.40 $1,306.62 Blue Fish Tidegates

Balance I 39.02 Appropriation 125.00

$164.02 Labor and all other $41.71 $41.71 Arroivhead Road Construction Balance $158.64 Labor $109.59 $109.59 Bay Vieiv Road Construction Balance $222.90 Asphalt and Sand $218.25 $218.25 216

Temple, Winter, and Bow Streets Resurfacing Balance $628.90 Material $614.34 $614.34 Street Lights Appropriation $5,400.00 Plymouth County Elect. Co. $5,062.88 $5,062.88 Street Lights, Bay Road Balance of Appropriation $391.82 Plymouth County Elect. Co. $391.82 $391.82 (Highways — Total $148,253.33)

CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS BENEFITS

Public Welfare General Relief Transfer from Welfare Control Account $8,829.71 Cancelled Checks 76.00

$8,905.71 Salaries $1,000.00 Printing, stationery, etc. 102.42 All other office costs 255.53 Groceries and Provisions 1,068.25 Medicine and Medical care 1,780.35 Cash Grants to Individuals 4,283.95 Reimbursement to other Towns 398.12 Reimbursement to Cities 17.09 $8,905.71 217

Disability Assistance Town Fund Transfer from Welfare Control Account 13,813.04 Cash Aid $1,961.60 Medicine and Medical care 1,683.44 Mileage allowance 165.00 Postage 3.00 $3,813.04

Disability Assistance Federal Grants

Balance from 1955 $ 618.67 Federal Grants 2,975.91 Cancelled Checks 47.60

$3,642.18 Cash Aid $1,963.25

Medicine and medical care 1,397.24 $3,360.49

Disability Assistance Federal Grants, Administration

Balance from 1955 $ 70.25 1956 Federal Grants 379.49

$449.74 Salaries $217.16 Mileage 25.00 Telephone 72.55 Office supplies 47.53 $362.24 218

Aid to Dependent Children Town Fund Transfer from Welfare Control Account $7,863.09 Cash Aid $5,846.51 Medicine and medical care 1,639.67 Mileage 110.00 Board and Care 200.01 All other 66.90 $7,863.09

Aid to Dependent Children Federal Grants Balance from 1955 $ 274.51 1956 Federal Grants 5,077.49

$5,352.00 Cash Aid $2,958.05 Medicine and Medical Care 1,202.75 $4,160.80 Aid to Dependent Children Federal Grants, Administration 1956 Federal Grants $909.24 Salaries $818.09

Stationery, Postage, etc. 40.21 Mileage 30.00 $888.30 Old Age Assistance Town Fund Transfer from Welfare Control Account $45,303.62 Cancelled Checks 128.95

$45,432.57 219

Salaries $ 2,000.00 Cash Aid 29,552.30 Medicine and Medical care 12,984.15 General administration costs including mileage 177.50 Reimbursement to other towns 718.62 $45,432.57 Old Age Assistance Federal Grants

Balance from 1955 $ 2,182.98 Federal Grants 1956 24,894.24 Recoveries 994.50 Cancelled checks 76.70

$28,148.42 Cash Aid $17,679.45 Medicine and medical care 6,564.92 $24,244.37 Old Age Assistance Federal Grants, Administration Balance from 1955 $ 36.01 Federal Grants 2,261.51

$2,297.52 Salaries $2,204.99 Stationery, postage, etc. 52.93 Telephone 39.60 $2,297.52 Veterans Benefits

Appropriation $1 1,692.00 Cancelled checks 77.00 Transfers from Reserve 2,800.00

$14,569.00 220

Sal a TV \/ftfv?in<; Acpnf 151 084 68

V^lV^l In. 1111 \^ 100.00

Sts^tionery, postage, etc. 94.0 4-Q Ordinary Benefits 7,496.99 Fuel Allowances 1,011.73 Medicine and Medical care 4,189.77 Reimbursement to other Cities and Towns 257.54 Veteran's Burial 150.00 $14,531.20

Jonathan and Ruth Ford Fund

Fund Income ^ $690.00 Withdrawals from Fund 272.25

Medical costs — worthy cases $272.25 (Charities and Veterans Benefits — Total $116,131.58)

SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES School Department Appropriation $299,220.00 Dog Fund 691.38 Cancelled Checks 200.80

$300,112.18

Salary of Superintendent $ 7,833.36 Clerk, Supt's. Office 3,000.16

Truant Officer 120.00

Stationery, printing, postage 305.76 Telephones 903.17 Travelling allowances 788.88

Salaries, School Secretaries 3,196.00 All other general administration 702.79 221

Teachers Salaries: High School 67,211.18 Elementary School 89,555.76 Supervisors and Instructors 27,554.36 Substitutes and Tutors 1,922.00

Books and Supplies: H.S. Text Books 1,833.78 H.S. Work books and Classroom supplies 5,393.42 Elem. Text Books 2,429.49 Elem. Work books and Classroom supplies 4,610.60

Transportation: High School 12,047.01 Elementary 20,481.82 Janitors salaries 15,929.88

Fuel and Light: High School 4,707.96 Elementary 4,750.93

Buildings and Grounds: H.S. Repairs 4,771.72 H.S. Janitors Supplies 1,065.66 H.S. All other 60.00 Elem. Repairs 5,247.38 Elem. Janitors supplies 1,668.43 All other — Elem. 285.02

Furniture and Furnishings:

High School 3,242.90 Elementary School 851.59 Diplomas and Graduation Exercises 55.24 Miscellaneous printing 90.00 Insurance 1,411.08

1 222

School Health: Physician 915.00 Nurse * 2,562.30 Health Supplies 748.14 $298,252.77

Public Use School Facilities

Appropriation $ 1 ,200.00 Janitors Salaries $119.00 Telephone 54.40 Lights 878.05 Fuel 148.55 $1,200.00

Vocational and Americanization

Appropriation $2,131 .68 Trade School Tuition $149.70 Teacher, Americanization Classes 384.00 $533.70

Elementary School, New Wing Balance of Appropriation $38,492.03 (Borrowed Money) Balance due, construction $500.00 Miscellaneous supplies 809.78 $1,309.78 ($37,182.25 transferred by vote of Town to Elementary School Two Room Addition)

Vocational Training, Adult Appropriation $410.00 Janitors $ 25.25 Teachers 304.50 $329.75 223

Adult Education Srnith-Barden Funds Balance from

prior years 1 1 , 1 68.38 1956 Grant 412.50

$1,580.88 Salary of Teachers 912.50 912.50

Ex)ening Vocational Arts

Balance from 1955 |1 19.60 Class Registrations 58.00

$177.60 Teacher $50.00 $50.00

School, Out of State Traxtel Appropriation $200.00 Travel Costs $199.53 $199.53

Elementary School Wing 2-Room addition Appropriation $42,000.00 Advertising $ 48.40 Architects 3,000.00 $3,048.40 Library

Appropriation $7,000.00

Salaries: Librarian $2,851.00 Assistants 3,477.96 Janitor 68.00 224

Fuel, lights, water, 'phone 129.57 Books and periodicals 466.52 All other 5.40 $6,998.45 Library — Hathaway Fund Balance from prior years $ 7.20 Distribution of Income 300.00

$307.20 Purchase of Books $307.20 $307.20 Contributory Retirement Military Service Appropriation $450.00 Paid to School Retirement System $450.00 $450.00 (Schools and Libraries — Total $313,592.08)

RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Autumn Avenue Aiuards Balance of Appropriation $441.00 Damage Awards $409.00 $409.00 Civil Defense

Balance of Appropriation $470.33 Telephone $44.10 Postage 73.48 $117.58 Blben Ellison Beach

Balance of Gift $ 43.40 Appropriation Balance 449.53 225

$492.93 Sand, Oil, Labor, Trucks $338.44 $338.44 Fire Insurance Schedule Appropriation $4,381.25 Fire Insurance Policies $4,160.71 $4,160.71

Fourth of July Appropriation $750.00 Bands $595.00

Prizes . 155.00 $750.00 Floodlights, Train Field Appropriation Balance $ 86.00 Appropriation 1956 400.00

$486.00 Plymouth County Electric Co. $247.38 Transformer Rental 100.00 Electrical work 86.00 $433.38 Fire and Police Accident Insurance Appropriation $735.85 Insurance Policies $735.85 735.85 Harbor Master Appropriation $1,618.00 Salary, Harbor Master $700.00 Salary, Ass't Harbor Master 100.00 Material 131.11 Channel Marker costs 487.70 All other 31.90 $1,450.71 226

Hydrant Rental Appropriation $550.00 Town of Marshfield $550.00 $550.00 Job Evaluation Appropriation $500.00 Clerical $50.00 $50.00 Life Guard, Duxbury Beach Appropriation $700.00 Salary, Life Guard 452.00 $452.00 Little League Bleachers Appropriation $300.00 Hussey Mfg. Co., Bleachers $248.00 $248.00 Greenhead Fly Control

Appropriation $ 1 ,5^0.00 State Reclamation Board $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Mosquito Control Appropriation $7,550.00 South Shore Mosquito Control $7,550.00 $7,550.00 Aid To Agriculture

Appropriation $ 1 00.00 County of Plymouth $100.00 $100.00 Memorial Day Appropriation $400.00 Flowers $144.00 Flags 133.80 All other 76.50 $354.30 i 227

Pony League Expenses Appropriation $400.00 Browne's Sport Shop, misc. equipment $400.00 $400.00 Print and Deliver Town Reports Appropriation $1,623.67 Town Reports $1,523.67 Delivering Town Reports 100.00 $1,623.67 Parks and Playgrounds Appropriation $2,574.00 Cancelled Checks 4.50

$2,578.50 Labor $1,366.61 Equipment 953.68 Trucks 153.87 Water 90.20 $2,564.36 Poison Ivy Extermination Appropriation $375.00 Labor $118.16 Weed Killer, etc. 58.63 $176.79 Tarkiln Recreation Center Appropriation $1,500.00 Lights $ 59.08 Fuel 298.69 Merry-Go-Round 234.00 Hot Air Boiler 908.23 $1,500.00 Tax Titles Balance of Appropriation $796.09 Legal Expenses $436.77 $436.77 228

75 Foot Baseball Diamond Balance of Appropriation $61.50 Labor $35.84 $35.84

Special Shellfish Account

Balance of Grant $ 24.20 State Grant, 1956 1,250.00

$1,274.20 Labor $490.00 Another 2.21 $492.21

Shellfish Constable Appropriation $2,859.50 Shellfish Constable, Salary $1,872.32 Transportation allowance 600.00 Equipment and all other 150.63 $2,622.95

Town Clock, Electrification Appropriation $850.00 Howard Clock Company $830.00 $830.00

Town Field Improvements Balance of Appropriation $220.58 Labor $ 77.80 Miscellaneous supplies 142.78 $220.58

Toivn Hall Recreation Appropriation $1,745.00 Janitors' salaries $300.00 Recreation Directors 550.00 229

Heat, lights, telephone 720.46 Repahs 171.52 $1,741.98

Toion Retirement System Operational Costs Balance of Appropriation $ 461.80 Appropriation 6,915.40

$7,377.20 County of Plymouth $6,915.40 Clerical 70.83 $6,986.23

U nclassified Appropriation $830.00

Dog Officer, salary $150.00 Care of Dogs 18.00 Clock Custodian 60.00 Oil and Repair Clock 73.78 Flag Custodians 120.00 Flags and Rope 74.34 All other 16.39 $512.51

Workmen's Compensation Insurance Appropriation $5,000.00 Transfer from

Reserve 1.07

$5,001.07 Insurance $5,001.07 $5,001.07

(Recreation and Unclassified — Total $44,344.93) 230

ENTERPRISE AND CEMETERIES

Water Commissioners' Salaries Appropriation $450.00 Salaries $356.25 (See also Water M. & O.) $356.25

Water Department Maintenance and Operation Appropriation $30,840.00 Refund 117.83 Petty Cash refunded 92.00

$31,049.83

Salaries:

Water Commissioners $ 93.75 Eugene Redlon, Supt. 3,936.72 Kenneth O. Macomber, Supt. 1,216.99 Edwin M. Noyes, Collector 874.90

Priscilla H. Noyes, Clerk 1 1 1.52

Labor 8,727.87 Stock 3,619.66 Pump maintenance and repairs 167.43 Trucks, maintenance and repairs 1,396.19

Power (electricity) 4,458.24 Buildings, maintenance 792.41

Equipment, and repairs to equipment 478.04 Rental 100.00

All other, including water treatment 807.56 Petty Cash Advance 41.00

Printing, stationery, postage and other office costs 1,060.44 $27,882.72 231

Water Department

Service Connections Appropriation $7,000.00 Labor $1,291-63 Stock 3,507.79 Another 18.15 $4,817.57

Water — Griswold Land Purchase Appropriation $4,200.00 Purchase Price, Griswold Land $4,200.00 $4,200.00

Duck Hill, Shipyard Lane,

Priscilla Avenue, Mains

Balance of Appropriation $5,725.22 Labor $ 300.31 Laying pipe 3,317.87 $3,618.18

Engineering Services and

New Sources of Water Supply Balance of 1955

Appropriation $2,922.67 Engineering, Delano & Keith $176.10 Easement 100.00

Another 1.25 $277.35

Water System Expansion Survey 1956

Appropriation $3,500.00

Whitman & Howard, Engineering $3, 1 20.00 $3,120.00 232

West Duxbury Water System Expansion Appropriation $20,000.00 Borrowed Money 46,000.00

$66,000.00 Labor $ 1,194.13 Pipe and Fittings 41,264.38 Laying Mains 10,979.10 Engineering and Sterilizing 1,600.00 All other 60.89 $55,098.50 New Well and Equipment and Depot Street Extension 1954 Appropriation Balance $4,990.55 C. A. Batson, construction $689.00 All other 15.11 '04.11 Lake Shore Drive Water Source Appropriation $5,500.00 Land Purchase $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Water, Out of State Travel Appropriation $100.00 Travel costs $18.55 $18.55 Cemetery, Hathaway Fund Distribution of Income $300.00 Top Soil $24.00 $24.00 Boomer Square Appropriation $60.00 m Labor $49.50 Material 10.05 $59.55 4 233

Cemetery Appropriation $17,516.44 Sale of Lots 520.00 Perpetual Care Fund Income 3,437.23

$21,473.67 Superintendent's Salary $ 4,166.00 Secretary's Salary 240.00 Labor 13,408.12 Loam, etc. 1,095.50 Trees and Shrubs 84.50 Equipment and Material 1,143.44 Trucks and Mowers, Maintenance and Repairs 854.74 Office expense, including telephone 276.34 Membership dues and attendance 101.76 All other, including water and insurance 102.35 $21,472.75 - Cemetery, Out of State Travel - Appropriation $40.00 Travel $40.00 $40.00

Mayflower Cemetery Avenues Resurfacing Appropriation $800.00 Labor $113.31 Truck rental 64.00 Material 622.69 $800.00 Cemetery Lot — Repurchase Appropriation $75.00 Purchase Price — Lot 1365A $75.00 $75.00 234

George H. Wood Fund Fund Income $27.00 Flowers $27.00 $27.00

F. & H. Partch Flower Fund Fund Income $7.50 Flowers $7.50 $7.50 Lucy A. Ewell Cemetery Fund Fund Income $20.00 5 loads Fill $20.00 $20.00 (Enterprise (Water) and Cemeteries — Total $126,619.03)

REVOLVING FUNDS Athletic Association

Balance from 1955 $ 39.04 1956 Receipts 283.90

$322.94 Referees' fees and other costs $225.76 $225.76 School Lunch Program Balance from 1955 $ 560.59 Refund 2.86 Receipts 1956 31,246.90

$31,810.35 Salaries $ 8,587.00 Food 19,543.27 Telephone 113.18 Equipment, Gas, and all other 743.32 $28,986.77 (Revolving Funds — Total $29,212.53) 235

INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT

Interest (Town Debt)

Appropriation $1 1,780.00 Interest on General Debt $11,127.50 $11,127.50 Interest (Water Debt) Appropriation $783.75 Interest on Water Debt $783.75 $783.75 Maturing Debt — Water Department Appropriation $9,500.00 Notes paid $9,500.00 $9,500.00 Sea Wall Notes

Appropriation $2,000.00 Notes Paid $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Elementary School Wing

Appropriation $ 1 5,000.00 Bonds retired $15,000.00 $15,000.00 High School Wing Appropriation $15,000.00 Bonds retired $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Elementary School

Appropriation $15,000.00 Bonds Retired $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Vendor's Trustee Account Checks held under Trustee Process $3,138.90 Trustee account Liquidated $3,138.90 $3,138.90 236

Unpaid Bills of 1955 Appropriation $1,365.91 Miscellaneous accounts paid $1,363.91 $1,363.91

Unpaid Bills of 1954 Appropriation $2.75 1954 Account paid $2.75 $2.75 Interest on Temporary Loans Paid from Estimated Receipts Interest $29.15 $29.15 (Interest and Maturing Debt — Total $72,945.96)

AGENCY, TRUST, AND INVESTMENT Plymouth County Hospital $1 1,080.03 County of Plymouth, County Tax 34,336.02 Rockland Trust Co., Withholding Taxes 45,717.06 Plymouth County Treasurer, Retirement Funds 8,713.53 Perpetual Care Funds, deposited in Savings Banks 8,050.00 Plymouth Savings Bank, General Care and Improvement Fund 250.00

J. & R. Ford Fund, Income deposited 690.00 Stabilization Fund, deposited in Savings Banks 15,000.00 County of Plymouth, Dog Licenses 1,240.40 Division of Fisheries and Game, Sporting Licenses 736.00 Lucy Hathaway Fund, Income deposit — 1,714.45 237

Stock purchase 1,014.14 State Parks and Reservations 1,399.35 State Audit of Municipal Accounts 1,676.04 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gypsy and Brown Tail Control 1,790.61 Planning Board Deposits costs and refunds 26.07 Liquor Ad Deposits, publishing 38.00 Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Group Hospital Deductions 1,583.00 $135,054.70 (Agency, Trust and Investment, $135,054.70)

Transfers from Reserve Appropriation $10,000.00 To Snow and Ice Removal $1,000.00 To Highway Tractor Mower 266.50 To Finance Committee 2.75 To Workmen's Compensation Insurance 1.07 To Veterans Benefits 2,000.00 To Election and Registration 175.00 To Building Inspector's Dept. 200.00 To Veterans Benefits 800.00 To Police Department 600.00

$5,045.32

REFUNDS

1952 Real Estate Tax $ 43.00 1952 Real Estate Tax District 3.00 1955 Personal Property Tax 16.80 1955 Personal Property Tax District 1.95 1955 Real Estate Tax 311.08 1956 Poll Tax 16.00 1956 Personal Property Tax 60.42 1956 Real Estate Tax 1,731.91 238

1955 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 295.81 1956 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 2,238.62 Water Rates 14.00 Building Permits 22.00 $4,754.59 (Total Refunds — $4,754.59)

Total Expenditures $1,132,810.78

CEMETERY TRUST FUND ACCOUNT Total Amount of Cemetery Perpetual Care

Funds January 1, 1956: $125,829.31 Accumulated Interest 3,910.19

Total January 1, 1956: $129,739.50

Amounts added in 1956:

William J. Alden $150.00 Frederick P. Drew 100.00 Muriel W. Murphy 100.00 Abbot Peterson 100.00 Arthur W. Wright 200.00 William Barstow 150.00 Nellie C. Burdett 200.00 Virginia R. Morgan 200.00 Henry Anderson, et al 200.00 Florence B. Beal 100.00 Joshua M. Cushing 400.00 Herman H. Delano 100.00 William Facey 400.00 Mary L. Freeman 200.00 Hervey W. King 400.00 Elizabeth Marshall 200.00 Harvey W. Morton 50.00 Bertha A. Niles 300.00 Oscar H. Simmons 200.00 239

Minnie Teravainen 200.00 Arthur Teulon 300.00 Carlton Torrey 200.00 Charles Wright 100.00 Mary E. Hyslop 100.00 Margaret Kendall 100.00 Gertrude Ladd et als 200.00 Jeannette B. Welch 200.00 Mayflower Cemetery Fund 200.00 Harry C. Burns 200.00 Rosalie Ames 200.00 Kenneth D. Wakefield 300.00 Sylvanus Sampson 1 George Winslow t 500.00 Elizabeth Owen J George W. Davis 100.00

*Total additional funds $6,650.00 Interest added in 1956 3,438.94

$139,828.44 Income withdrawn for use of Cemetery Dept. 3,437.23

Balance December 31, 1956 $136,391.21 Total Funds: $132,479.31 Accumulated Interest 3,911.90

$136,391.21 * $50.00 received on account of the Mayflower Cemetery Fund which was erroneously credited to "Sale of Cemetery Lots" will be transferred to the Cemetery Trust Fund Account on

January 2, 1957. Correction: Trust Fund previously reported under name of James W. H. Myrick — corrected to read as follows: Myrick, Grace and Gertrude and James W. H. 240

1956 APPROPRIATION BALANCES RETURNED TO TREASURY

Selectmen's Salary $ 103.99 Selectmen's Department 530.39 Treasurer's Department 670.51 Accountant's Department 5.03

Accounting, Out of State Travel 2.25

Assessors' Salary 121.77 Assessors Department 523.96

Tax Collector .96 Town Clerk 143.96 Appeal Board 88.25

Election and Registration 1.55 Town Historian 41.70 Personnel Board 39.19 Planning Board 619.16 Law Department 206.55 Town Office 1,111.22 Fire Department 181.70 Fire Dept., Out of State Travel 2.44 Police Department 65.53 Insect Pest Control 794.77 Control Dutch Elm Disease 38.21 Tree Department 42.63 Forest Fire Department 214.70 Sealer of Weights and Measures 39.14 Bounties 50.00 Health 480.22 Town Dump 318.33

Vital Statistics 14.00 241

Highway Department 1,121.02 Bridge Department 42.76 Snow and Ice Removal 19.73 Town Landings 2.54

Street Lights 337.12 Public Welfare, Out of State Travel 100.00 Public Welfare Control 940.54 Veterans Benefits 37.80 Vocational & Americanization 1,597.98 Vocational Training Adult 80.25

School Department 1,859.41

Library 1.55

School, Out of State Travel .47 Fire Insurance Schedule 220.54 Floodlights — Train Field 52.62 Harbor Master 167.29 Life Guard — Duxbury Beach 248.00 Memorial Day 45.70 Parks and Playgrounds 14.14 Poison Ivy Extermination 198.21 Shellfish Constable 236.55 Town Hall Recreation 3.U2Q AO Unclassified 317.49

Boomer Square .45

Cemetery Department .92 Interest — Town 652.50 Unpaid Bills of 1955 2.00

1956 APPROPRIATION BALANCES TRANSFERRED TO WATER SURPLUS Water, Maintenance and Operation $465.85 Water Commissioners' Salaries 93.75 242

Water, Out of State Travel 81.45 AVater, Service Connections 2,182.43 $2,823.48

APPROPRIATION BALANCES OF 1956 — RETAINED Treasurer's Department — Contract $ 225.00 Assessors' Map 931.09 Fire Department Rescue Boat 135.39 Tree — Hathaway Fund 88.76 Well Child Clinic 242.66 Highway — Hathaway Fund 430.98 Lumber for Bridge Department 6,000.00 Bridges — Hathaway Fund 129.21 Winter, Temple and Autumn Avenue, Resurfacing 2,260.47

Street Lights, Elm and Svuximer Streets 442.00 Highway Dept., Sand Spreader 2,400.00

Ch. 90 Highway Construction 1955 2.61 Ch. 90 Highway Maintenance 1956 22.23

Ch. 90 Highway Construction 1956 6,025.77 Howland's Landing Road 15.26 Eagles Nest Road, Construction 56.47

Brewster Street Construction 257.51 Old Colony Road, Construction 464.08

Highway Tractor Mower .30 Town Landings — Hathaway Fund 308.33

Alden St., Curve Reduction 193.38 Blue Fish Tidegates 122.31 Arrowhead Road, Construction 49.05 Bay View Road, Construction 4.65 Midway and Elderberry Lane 304.54 Indian Trail, Storm Sewers 497.33 91

243

Damage Awards, Church and Tremont Sts. 52.00

Temple, Winter and Bow Streets, Resurface 14.56

Disability Assistance, Federal Grants 281.69 D.A., Federal Grants, Administration 87.50 A.D.C., Federal Grants 1,191.20

A.D.C., Federal Grants, Administration 20.94 O.A.A., Federal Grants 3,904.05

Elem. School, New Wing 9,29 1 .4 Elem. School, Bldg. Committee 141.90 Adult Education — Smith-Barden Fund 668.38

Schools — Hathaway Fund 1 ,420. 1 Elementary School,

2 room Wing addn. 38,95 1 .60 Damage Awards, Autumn Avenue 32.00 Damage Awards, Bay Road 15.00

Damage Awards, Congress St. 6.00

Damage Awards, Valley & Franklin Sts. 4.85

Damage Awards, Tobey Garden St. 205.00 Civil Defense 352.75

Ellison Beach Improvements 135.84

Greenhead Fly, Town Project 200.00 Job Evaluation Study 450.00

Little League Bleachers 52.00 Mosquito Control, Town project 150.00 New Town Dump — Survey 200.00 Partridge Academy — Marker 82.44

Tax Title Accounts 359.32 75 Foot Baseball Diamond 25.66 Propagation of Shellfish 336.69 244

Special Shellfish Account 781.99 Storm Sewer — Bay Avenue 750.00 Town Clock, Electrification 20.00 Town Retirement — Expense account 390.97 Water, M & O, Contract 680.00

Water, Alden St., 1952 1,710.47 Water, Clearing Mains 1954 996.40

Water, Duck Hill, etc. 2,107.04

Water, Engineering Services etc. 1955 2,645.32 Water System Expansion Survey 380.00 1956 W. Duxbury Water System Extension 10,901.50

New Well and Depot St., Extension 4,286.44

Water, Tremont and Elm Sts., 1946 1,660.48

Water, Tremont St., 1953 429.85

Water Main Extension for Develop- ments under Planning Board 10,000.00 Lake Shore Drive Water Source 1,500.00 Cemetery — Hathaway Fund 276.00 Premium, West Duxbury Water Notes 51.06 Evening Vocational Arts 127.60 245

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~~OF THE~~

~~SCHOOL COMMITTEE~~

~~OF THE~~

~~TOWN OF DUXBURY~~

~~FOR THE YEAR ENDING~~

~~DECEMBER 31 19 5 6 ! 3~~

~~SCHOOL COMMITTEE~~

~~Year Ending December 31, 1956~~

~~SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP~~

~~Term Expires~~

~~Albert P. Richards, Chairman 1957~~

~~Edward L. Butler, Secretary 1959~~

~~Mrs. Elizabeth U. Nickerson 1959~~

~~Earle C. Grenquist 1958~~

~~Dominic LaGreca 1957~~

~~SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS~~

~~Everett L. Handy~~

~~SECRETARY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT~~

~~Miss Helen F. Hanigan 4~~

~~REPORT OF THE DUXBURY SCHOOL COMMITTEE~~

~~For the Calenad Year - 1956~~

~~To the Citizens of Duxbury:~~

~~It is extremely difficult, in a few printed words, to attempt to summarize all of the various endeavors involved in the operation of our school system.~~

~~Your School Committee is sincerely appreciative of the many uncredited efforts on the part of the members of the community and school staff which have made another success-~~

~~ful year possible, and which have made its work not only easier but a real pleasure.~~

We hope that you will give your careful attention to the most excellent and complete review of the activities, accom- plishments and problems of your schools as outlined by our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Everett L. Handy. The Com- mittee would like to take this opportunity to compliment him

~~on his devotion to his work and offer its thanks to him for his most sincere efforts to furnish Duxbury with the type of school~~

~~system of which it can be proud.~~

~~As you read his report you will see that Duxbury has prob-~~

lems which must be faced, however, it must be realized that these problems are not peculiar to this community but rather are of national concern. In fact, an examination of the problem will show that Duxbury has to date escaped most of the undesirable situations confronting an all too large number of communities today. This is because the citizens of Duxbury 5

~~have always tended to look into the future and plan well in advance.~~

Your Committee is principally concerned with furnishing the town with a school system which meets both the requirements and approval of a majority of its citizens. This is not always an easy task. During the past year a conference was held under the auspices of a number of town organizations at which very definite and challenging questions were discussed. The organization of the all day meeting was such tliat the problems were discussed in small round table groups in order to encourage frank discussion under informal conditions. A number of actions taken during this year by your Committee were based on the desires expressed at these meetings. This year a similar session is planned and it is the hope of those concerned that you will attend and participate in these exchanges of ideas. It is by such means that the Duxbury schools can become what you want them to be.

~~The School Committee recognizes a number of fundamental problems facing educators during these changing times.~~

One of the more serious ones is that of assembling and maintaining a teaching and administrative staff with qualifications better than average, and to furnish this staff with reasonable security, together with working and living conditions which will lead to a satisfactory educational growth of our children. This year a committee composed of a group representing a cross section of our citizens has been at work studying plans by which it would be possible to make a teaching career in Duxbury indeed desirable. The emphasis in this direction should be toward long range benefits both in security and of a monetary nature based, however, on meritorious and loyal service.

~~Another problem of serious concern is that of school housing. Up to the present time Duxbury has fared very well 6~~

in this respect. However, from time to time, it has been necessary to resort to relatively minor inconveniences in order to find adequate space. As may be seen in Dr. Handy's school population charts the increase in school population has not been gradual. The need for space at the High School level will be acute in the immediate future. Because of the time required for the details of planning and construction, it is now imperative that steps be taken by the town to meet this need. With these facts in mind the School Committee will seek action at the forthcoming town meeting and respectfully solicits your support.

Adequate moral and intellectual growth of our youth re- quires a concentrated effort toward these ends on the part of parents, school and community. You will always be welcome to consult v/ith teachers, administrators, and members of your School Committee whenever they can be of assistance to you. Indeed, you are sincerely urged to do so whenever possible.

~~ALBERT P. RICHARDS, Chairman~~

~~EDWARD L. BUTLER, Secretary~~

~~MRS. ELIZABETH U. NICKERSON~~

~~EARLE C. GRENOUIST~~

~~DOMINIC E. LaGRECA~~

~~Duxbury School Committee 7~~

~~REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS~~

~~Honorable School Committee, Duxbury, Massachusetts~~

~~Gentlemen:~~

In examining this report I think you will agree that it indicates that 1956 has been a year of activity in the Duxbury schools. This activity has not been limited to any one group, but has included almost everyone. There have been curriculum changes, special courses and workshops for teachers, general participation in school affairs by the community through the parent-teacher meetings and through the community conference on education, a school-community study of merit salary schedules, long range planning by the School Com- mittee to meet future school building needs, and special attention to the teaching of the fundamentals. While these and other activities are discussed in some detail in the pages which follow, I should like to underline certain features of the report for your special attention.

First of all, please note that the number of years of experience of teachers in Duxbury is continuing to increase. The average number of years of experience of all teachers, principals and supervisors is 5.2 years in Duxbury, and, counting

experience elsewhere, is 9.8 years. This means that, on the average, a parent can consider his child to have a teacher with nearly ten years experience. Further, this teacher will know the community and school system well for he will have been in Duxbury an average of 5.2 years.

Nine teachers will be eligible for tenure at the end of the present school year. We have recognized for some time the need for continued stress on the teaching of the fundamentals. During 1956, faculty meetings, special courses for teachers, and discussions with parents have been organized to give special attention to this area of study. This section of the report will give you an analysis of our present situation in this regard.

Organizing the teachers of English at the High School into a department has proven to be a good step forward. Already, many improvements have been made under the leadership of Mrs. Irene Sherwood, department head.

~~The new technical course, courses in music and art appreciation, and the development of a plan to give special aid to students preparing for College Board examinations are worthy of your attention.~~

I would like to emphasize the importance of giving con- stant study to the problem of long range school building planning. To have new housing ready by 1959 or 1960 will require some action at the town meeting in March relative to the appointment of a building committee. While we are concerned with the need for a new high school building, we should keep in mind that the need for elementary classrooms is a parallel problem. This matter is discussed in considerable detail in the report which follows.

Further study of the report will show activity in regard to school finances through the work of the merit salary committee. In general, the conclusions of the merit salary committee have found acceptance with school personnel, and it is hoped that the new schedule can go into operation in 1957.

~~Finally, new emphasis on health education will show our intention to keep up with the national effort to improve the health of all young people. 9~~

~~These and other areas of the report are presented for~~

~~your consideration. . I hope they will prove helpful to you in interpreting the work of oiu' schools.~~

~~It is with a feeling of great sadness that I report the death on July 28, 1956 of Mr. Harry lovinelli, teacher of instrumental music in the Duxbury schools. Harry joined the~~

~~Duxbury faculty October 1, 1951. His devotion to our schools and to his work were an inspiration to all of us. His memory will be cherished through the years.~~

~~In closing may I express appreciation for the cooperation and help that has been so generously given by parents, staff and faculty members, and by the School Committee.~~

~~Respectfully submitted,~~

~~EVERETT L. HANDY,~~

~~Superintendent of Schools 10~~

~~PERSONNEL~~

~~DistHbution of School Personnel - 1956~~

~~Elementary School Teachers 24~~

~~High School Teachers 17~~

~~Supervisors and Special Instructors 6~~

~~Superintendents 1~~

~~Principals 2~~

~~Special Instructors (part-time) 3~~

~~Evening School Teachers 4~~

~~Janitors 5~~

~~Clerks 3~~

~~Dentists 2~~

~~Physicians 1~~

~~Nurses 1~~

~~Attendance Officers 1~~

~~Lunchroom Staff 7~~

~~Total 77 11~~

~~Experience~~

~~Average experience in Duxbury of all full-time teachers, principals and supervisors including the current year 5.2 yrs.~~

~~Average experience outside Duxbury of all full- time teachers, principals and supervisors includ-~~

~~ing the current year 4.7 yrs.~~

~~Average total experience of all full-time teachers, principals and supervisors including~~

~~the current year 9.8 yrs.~~

~~Training~~

Forty-one out of fifty faculty members hold Bachelor's Degrees. Nine teachers do not hold degrees, but have many years experience in Duxbury and elsewhere. Nineteen out of fifty faculty members hold Master's Degrees. 12

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~~JANITORS Years of Service in Name Position Dux bury~~

~~Mr. Charles W. Schwab Head Janitor, Elementary 10 Mr. Frederick L. Rauh Elementary School Janitor 2 Mr. James E. Walke Elementary School Janitor 0~~

~~Mr. Michael J. Sheehan Head Janitor, High School 5 Mr. Russell W. Edwards High School Janitor 2~~

~~HEALTH AND SPECIAL SERVICES~~

Mrs. Carol T. Colbum, R.N. School Nurse, Tel. 175 or 465 1 Dr. Walter E. Deacon School Physician, Tel. 84-W 7 Dr. Francis C. Ortolani School Dentist 3 Dr. Gillis K. Turner School Dentist 7 Mr. Earl W. Chandler Attendance Officer 21 Mr. T. Waldo Herrick Transportation 31

~~LUNCHROOM STAFF~~

Mrs. Thelma P. Redlon Manager 8 Mrs. Marie Caron Cook 10 Mrs. Gladys MacKeown Assistant 14 Mrs. Vera Schwab Assistant 2 Miss Doris M. Viall Assistant 2 Mrs. Ruth LaFleur Assistant 1 Mrs. Frances Sollis Assistant 1

~~EVENING PRACTICAL ARTS~~

~~Mrs. Phyllis Gray Tailoring Mrs. Eunice Wadsworth Slip Covering and Drapery Making Mrs. Arthur Hannon Decorated Ware Mr. John MacFarlane Chair Caning 17~~

~~CURRICULUM~~

~~Significant Changes During 1956~~

There were several significant curriculum changes made during the past year. At the elementary level, curriculum guides in the teaching of mathematics and English were prepared for teacher use. These guides were an outgrowth of study and research by Duxbury teachers. Their use will provide a common basis of approach to teaching in these fields.

At the high school the teachers of English reorganized their work to bring about a common basic approach, especially as it applies to the teaching of the fundamentals. A closer relation of the teaching of English grammar and the teaching of foreign language was established.

All teachers of English at the high school were organized into a department with Mrs. Irene Sherwood as department head. Notable improvements in practice and procedure have already taken place. The department holds regular meetings and last fall participated in a seminar on the teaching of English.

~~To bring about a closer relationship between subject fields, United States history and junior year English were taught by the same teacher.~~

A new grouping of subjects was arranged for boys seek- ing to specialize in technical work, but not as preparation for college. In this new arrangement emphasis is placed on mathematics, science, mechanical drawing and related fields. An outline of the technical curriculum follows: 18

~~Technical Course~~

~~GRADE 9 GRADE 10~~

~~Subjects Periods Points Subjects Periods Points~~

~~English 5 5 English 5 5 Civics 4 4 World History 5 5 0 O9 Biology 0 General Business Algebra I 5 5 Training 5 5 Industrial Arts 6 3~~

Industrial Arts 10 5 Physical Education 2 1 Physical Education 2 1 Elective Subjects Elective Subjects Art 1 1/9/2 Art 1 1/9/2 Choral Music 2 1 Choral Music 2 1 Instrumental Music 2 1 Instrumental Music 2 1

~~GRADE 11 GRADE 12~~

~~Subjects Periods Points Subjects Periods Points~~

English^ 5 5 English^ 5 5 U. S. History 5 5 Modem Problems 5 5 General Chemistry 6 5 General Physics 6 5 Algebra IP 3 3 Plane Geometry 5 5 Mechanical Drawing 2 2 Mechanical Drawing 2 2 Industrial Arts 4 2 Industrial Arts 4 2 Related Math. 2 2 Physical Education 2 1 Physical Education 2 1 Elective Subjects Elective Subjects Art including Art including Art Appreciation 2-3 1-2 Art Appreciation 2-3 1-2 Choral Music and Choral Music and Music Appreciation 2-3 1-2

~~Music Appreciation 2-3 1-2 Instrumental Music 2 1 Instrumental Music 2 1 Numerical Trigonometry 3 3~~

~~Tncluding Technical Writing~~

~~^Algebra II through Quadratic Equations~~

The technical course prepares for the Maritime Academy, Corporation-Apprentice Training and Vocational Training in Electronics, Air Conditioning, Building Construction, Sales Engineering and Teaching Industrial Arts. 19

Plans are now underway to establish a special program in addition to the regular schedule to give assistance to those who are preparing to take College Board examinations. Details of this plan are not complete at this writing, but the essence of this new program will be to acquaint students with the nature of the requirements and to provide systematic reviews as an aid in preparing for these examinations.

~~A course in Art History was offered for high school stu-~~

~~dents last fall. This is a survey type course beginning with early Egyptian art covering the period about 3,000 B. C. to the present.~~

~~Because of increased enrollment, and because of the~~

~~larger number of class sections, it will be necessary to add a teacher of art on a part-time basis next year.~~

~~Present plans call for a workshop this spring for elementary teachers in the use of art materials.~~

~~Last fall a music appreciation course was organized for~~

~~juniors and seniors. The course is correlated with major his- torical events and periods. The primary purpose of the course~~

~~is to acquaint the student with music representative of each period and to familiarize him with the development of musical expression throughout each century.~~

Plans are now under way for increased emphasis on health and physical education instruction. Next fall boys physical education will extend downward through grade four. At present the girls physical education instructor teaches both boys and girls in grades four, five, and six. Next fall these classes will be divided with the boys having a man as their teacher. New apparatus including a horizontal and vaulting bar, a vaulting box, parallel bars and climbing ropes have been purchased. 20

~~Progress in Fundamentals~~

One of the chief goals of our educational program is an adequate and thorough training in the fundamentals. During the past year special attention has been given to this part of our program, and faculty meetings, workshops and conferences have been organized to strengthen our teaching in this important area. To measure pupil achievement in the fundamentals standardized tests have been given at each grade level. In this way individual and grade progress can be compared to a standard or norm.

~~In the elementary grades achievement in the fundamentals was measured by use of the Metropolitan Achievement~~

Test. This is a standardized test and is given to many thou- sands of pupils in elementary schools in New England. This test was given in our elementary school on September 10th and 11th, 1956, and the results are summarized below.

~~Elementary School Progress Chart~~

~~(Median (average) test scores, September 1956)~~

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~~2 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.0 2.4 2.4 1.9 2.2~~

~~3 3.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 2.9 3.4 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.4~~

~~4 4.0 4.8 4.8 4.8 3.9 4.3 4.2 4.6 4.4 4.5~~

~~5 5.0 5.3 6.0 5.8 4.6 4.9 4.7 5.7 5.4 5.3~~

~~6 6.0 7.6 7.3 7.6 5.5 5.6 5.6 6.7 6.4 6.5~~

~~"JOTE: These are median or average scores for each grade and can be interpreted as follows. A score of 2.4 opposite grade 2 under the heading "Arithmetic Problems" indicates that the class average~~

~~was .4 of a year above the norm for grade 2. 21~~

~~The chief weakness appears to be in mathematics. A lower standard of achievement develops at about grade four~~

~~and continues through grade six. This is a situation which has been recognized earlier, but still remains a problem with~~

~~us.~~

Last year steps were taken to improve this area of teaching. A course in the teaching of mathematics was given during the year, and a curriculum guide for all elementary school teachers was organized. In the fall special attention was called to the need for strengthening the teaching of all fundamentals. Miss Mary O'Rourke, state supervisor of elemxentary education conducted a six week workshop for our teachers emphasizing the teaching of fundamentals. This problem will continue to receive attention until satisfactory achievement is attained.

Test results at the High School indicate similar weak- nesses. Beginning in March special faculty meetings were held to deal with the problem of improving instruction in the fundamentals. These meetings were continued throughout the year, and in the fall an eight week workshop on the teaching of English with special attention to the fundamentals was organized. The course was conducted by Mr. Floyd Rinker, head of the Department of English at the Newton, Massachusetts

~~High School. It is planned to continue to give special attention to this matter, especially as it applies to grades seven and eight.~~

Achievement in the fundamentals in grades seven and eight at the high school is shown in the following chart. The chart consists of median or average scores in various fundamental areas. For example, the score 8.4 under "Reading- Comprehension" indicates the average achievement of the 8th grade in that area. This particular score is very satisfactory for the norm or standard was "8.1." In the same way, the score "5.7" under "Arithmetic Computation" indicates the 22

average achievement of grade 7 in arithmetic computation at the start of the school year. Since the norm for grade seven at the time the test was given was "7.1," this represents an un- satisfactory condition, and illustrates the kind of situation we have been working to improve as indicated above.

~~Work-study skills is another area needing special atten-~~

tion in grade seven. It is interesting to note that where scores are in general equal to or better than the norm for the grade (grade 8 in this instance), the scores in work-study skills are correspondingly good.

~~School Progress Chart~~

~~Work Study Language Skills Reading Arts Arithmetic~~

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~~7 7.1 6.3 6.3 7.0 7.2 7.3 7.9 7.0 6.8 6.5 5.7 6.8~~

~~8 8.1 8.0 8.1 8.4 8.5 7.9 8.3 7.7 8.0 7.6 7.8 8.0~~

~~When considered by sections within each grade, the test results show a more satisfactory situation in general while~~

~~substantiating still further the need for improvement in arithmetic. Norm or Composite Arithmetic Standard Score Score Score Obtained Obtained~~

~~Grade 7:~~

~~1st section 7.1 7.2 6.5 2nd section 7.1 7.3 6.8~~

~~3rd section 7.1 4.1 4.7 23~~

~~Grade 8:~~

~~1st section 8.1 8.7 8.5~~

~~2nd section 8.1 9.0 8.9~~

~~3rd section 8.1 6.1 6.3~~

~~Handwriting, another commonly accepted fundamental part of instruction, is conducted in Duxbury by Miss Ardelle~~

~~Wilbur who visits all classes through grade six once in each four week period. Scores in handwriting for the school year ending June 1956 were as follows:~~

~~Per cent of Pupils Achieving Standard in both Speed and Quality of Handwriting~~

~~Grade 1 73% Grade 2 80% Grade 3 52% Grade 4 75% Grade 5 43% Grade 6 59%~~

~~NOTE: Slant lettering is taught in grades one and two. Cur-~~

~~sive writing is taught in grades three through six.~~

~~In interpreting these scores the element of speed does not give a true picture of the quality of the writing, since eighty- seven per cent of all the pupils scored excellent or good in~~

~~quality. All national norms are given in medians (averages) .~~

~~The scores indicate that all but one grade is above the 50th percentile or average. 24~~

~~SPECIAL FEATURES~~

~~Community Conference on Education~~

On February 5, 1956 Duxbury held its first community conference on education. The conference was sponsored jointly by the School Department, the Parent-Teacher Association and the Duxbury Council for Public Schools. About 175 from all parts of the town gathered together to discuss the general subject, "What Should Our Schools Accomplish". The conference lasted about seven hours with nearly one hundred per cent of those present staying for the entire program.

Planning the conference was a major undertaking. Fif- teen community organizations were represented on the planning committee. About fifty people were actually involved in oragnizing and in positions of leadership responsibility.

~~Major conclusions reached by the conference were:~~

~~1. A conference of this kind is a good thing and should be continued.~~

~~2. The schools generally were considered to be doing a good job.~~

~~3. Areas where more study and attention should be given included:~~

~~(a) teaching the fundamentals.~~

~~(b) marking and reporting practices.~~

~~(c) closer school-parent relations with special attention to:~~

~~1 . building habits of mutual respect.~~

~~2. making parents more aware of teaching techniques. 25~~

~~3. building stronger school spirit.~~

~~4. more opportunities for teacher-parent conferences.~~

The results of the conference were studied by the School Committee and a program of action was recommended. The recommendations included: faculty meetings to study and act on conference results and the approval of appropriations to set up a workshop and seminar to give special attention to the teaching of the fundamentals.

~~Faculty and administrative action led to the organizing of:~~

~~1. A course in the teaching of arithmetic.~~

~~2. A seminar on the teaching of English with special attention to the teaching of the fundamentals.~~

~~3. A workshop for teachers in grades 4, 5 and 6.~~

~~4. The adding of a symbol to indicate effort on high school report cards.~~

~~5. Changing of the system of marking for grades four, five and six. "S", "I" and "N" were changed to "A", "B", "C", "D", and "F".~~

~~6. Further development of the radio series to bring~~

~~more first hand information about teaching techniques to parents.~~

~~7. Emphasizing, wherever possible, the need and opportunities for teacher-parent conferences.~~

~~Principal speakers at the conference included: Dr. Frank- lin P. Hawkes, Director of University Extension for the State of Massachusetts, and Dr. Ernest R. Caverly, Superintendent of~~

~~Schools in Brookline, Massachusetts. Chairman of the first general session was Mr. Francis Perry, and second general session chairman was Mr. Morrison Bump. Sub-committee chair- 26~~

men were: Registration — Mr. James Queeny; Publicity — Mr. John Cutler; Program — Mrs. E. Robert French; Supper — Mrs. Gilbert Redlon; Housing — Mr. David Marshall; and Recording — Mr. Thomas Stott.

~~Radio Broadcasts~~

Through the courtesy of station WPLM the Duxbury School Department presented a series of twenty-one fifteen minute radio broadcasts about the Duxbury schools. Through these programs the school department tried to acquaint parents and others with the curriculum, methods, and activities carried on in the schools. The following is a list of programs presented.

~~Reading at the 4th grade level~~

~~Reading at the High School level~~

~~Various aspects of guidance~~

~~Choice of college Christmas music Book reviews by grade VI~~

~~Phonics in grade II Arithmetic panel Kindergarten reading readiness 1956 school budget Kindergarten arithmetic readiness Student government Social studies quiz down~~

~~Community life Elementary science~~

~~Poetry at the high school level Elementary band concert~~

~~Reading in grade I 27~~

~~Foreign languages High school plays Alt~~

~~Long Range Planning for Future School Buildings~~

~~During 1956 the School Committee began an intensive long range study ol Duxbury's school building needs. The~~

~~first step was a sttidy oi Duxbury's population growth. A new population projection was made on the percentage of survival method. This projection showed that the high school would~~

~~be at capacity by 1960 or by 1959, since there is such a small difference in the projected size for those two years. (See the tabulation entitled, "Projected Duxbury School Enrollment").~~

To study the possible influence of the new southeast expressway on Duxbury population, the Committee invited the district engineer for this area from the Department of Public Works to come to Duxbury to discuss the progress and probable influence of the new highway. The engineer discussed the new limited access highway now under construction.

He predicted completion of the road by 1960 or 1961, and it was brought out that Boston will then be thirty to thirty-five minutes from Duxbury by automobile. The engineer would not estimate the increase in population that might be caused by this highway, but said there was no doubt in his mind

~~that it would contribute to our growing population in excess of our projected estimates.~~

While these studies were progressing the Committee began communication with the Town of Marshfield School Com- mittee concerning the possibility of a regional high school for both tow^ns. This action was taken pursuant to a resolution adopted at the annual town meeting in March 1956 that such a possibility be explored. The Duxbury School Committee 28

communicated with the Marshfield School Committee and a joint meeting was arranged. The school committees of both towns, representatives of the selectmen of both towns, and representatives of the finance committees of both towns met on

~~April 5, 1956. After considerable discussion representatives of both towns agreed to give the matter further study. On May 25, 1956 the Marshfield Committee notified the Duxbury~~

~~Committee of its intention to provide a high school for its own residents. A press release from the Marshfield School~~

~~Committee is reproduced here.~~

"A question concerning the advisability of the Towns of Marshfield and Duxbury meeting their high school building problems jointly in the formation of a Regional High School has been presented to the Marshfield School Committee.

A preliminary study of such a possibility by the Marsh- field School Committee indicates that Marshfield will have 500 High School pupils in 1961. This figure, generally accepted as constituting a basically sound unit for both of ec- onomy of operation and breadth of program, can satisfy Marshfield's need.

~~The population growth trend in both towns indicates~~

that a regional high school may not serve its usefulness as a joint venture before additional secondary school building will have to be planned by either or both towns and at that point both towns would undoubtedly be better served geographically, by their own individual secondary school plants.

The immediate need of each town weighed against the uncertainty of an oversized building in not too distant future geographically misplaced to best serve each town's need indicates to the Marshfield School Committee the inadvisability of such a joint venture." 29

~~While attention has been concentrated on the need of a high school, the matter of adequate housing for the elementary grades has been kept in mind also. At the town meeting in~~

March 1956 it was voted to authorize the elementary school building committee to add two classrooms to the new ^ving of the elementary school using the balance of the previous appropriation to finance the project. After obtaining bids on the construction of the two rooms, and after further study of high school needs, the building committee with the general agreement of the school committee, decided to withhold action on this matter.

Bids obtained were about twenty thousand dollars more than estimated. With the evident need for building a new high school, it could be seen that the present high school building, with some modifications, could be used for grades four, five and six. This would provide adequate elementary school space. Hence, it was felt that we should get along with some inconvenience as to space at the elementary school until a new high school becomes a reality.

~~The Duxbury School Committee is continuing to study its school building needs and at the next town meeting will ask the town to appoint a building committee. I~~

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~~DUXBURY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES~~

For the past decade or more graduating classes have been small in numbers. With the larger classes entering the high school now, however, this situation will soon change. Present enrollment figures are shown below:

~~Grade Membership~~

~~7 65~~

~~8 76 9 56 10 45~~

~~11 20~~

~~12 33~~

~~Beginning in two years (1959) the predicted size of graduating classes in successive years is: 43, 53, 48, 57, 43, 76.~~

What students in these graduating classes do after graduation is shown in the following tabulation. Thirty-five graduates or 25% of the total are enrolled in some form of ad- vanced training. Forty-five per cent have gone in direct employment, and eighteen per cent have entered the armed services. 32

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~~Graduates currently attending colleges and other training institutions are listed below:~~

Name Institution Barker, Peter Wabash College Bartlett, Richard Amherst College Brock, Donald Bridgewater State Teachers College Nelson, Donald Bridgewater State Teachers College Sanford, Mary Bridgewater State Teachers College Chase, Richard Springfield College DeLorenzo, Joseph Boston University Nightingale, Gerald Boston University Randall, Russell Boston University Ricker, John Boston University Jenner, Lois William and Mary College Kent, Anne Mount Holyoke College Lantz, Richard Northeastern University Mullaney, Thomas Northeastern University Noyes, Peter Northeastern University Macomber, Elaine Syracuse University Mugford, Lois Simmons College Nichols, Edith Framingham State Teachers College O'Neil, Carl University of Massachusetts O'Neil, Edward Tufts University Patrick, Sandra Skidmore College Perry, Patience Bucknell University Seaver, Barbara Smith College Skinner, Mary Bryn Mawr College Berzins, Velta Katherine Gibbs School Gagne, Lois Mt. Ida Junior College MacGibbon, Heather Fisher Junior College Leonard, William Babson Institute of Business Administration Nix, Joan Chandler School for Women Smithson, James Bentley School of Accounting and Finance 34

White, Joel Burdett College Coffin, Madeline Ouincy City Hospital Diamond, Eva Quincy City Hospital Locke, Brenda Massachusetts General Hospital (enters in March) Redlon, Patricia Newton-Wellesley Hospital Total students — 35 Total different institutions — 27

~~SPECIAL SERVICES~~

~~Cafeteria~~

~~During 1956 the total income from the sale of school lunches was $29,605.30. Federal subsidy amounted to $9,887.26. The following tabulation indicates the number of school lunches served in 1956.~~

~~Type A lunches (includes milk) 82,834~~

~~Type A lunches (without milk) 236~~

~~Type C lunches (milk only) 22,536~~

~~Health~~

General physical examinations were given during the fall by the school physician Dr. Walter E. Deacon to elementary and high school pupils. All pupils in the first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth, and eleventh grades; all known cardiac cases; all known cases of rheumatic fever and all pupils taking part in competitive sports were examined. 35

Dental examinations were given to all school pupils by the school dentists Dr. Gillis K. Turner, and Dr. Francis C. Ortolani. A limited number of pupils received dental treatment in accordance with Board of Health policy. Complete physical and dental examinations were given in June to all children who entered the kindergarten in September.

~~Polio vaccine was administered at the school by Dr. George R. Starr.~~

~~The school nurse assisted in all of the above and in addi-~~

tion gave first aid treatment 687 times during the year. The nurse also conducted 56 teacher-nurse conferences, and made 77 home visits. She checked all personnel X-ray records, and followed up absence and accident reports. The school nurse also gave vision and hearing tests with retests where necessary to 775 and 706 pupils respectively. This year the nurse will do blood counts and urinalyses.

Those who gave voluntary assistance in many of the above activities were Mrs. Everett Handy, Mrs. E. Robert French, Mrs. Gordon Campbell, Mrs. Earle Grenquist, Mrs. Stanley Merry and Mrs. Otto Beuttell.

~~Although the school physician. Dr. Walter E. Deacon, reports that the overall picture of the general health of the~~

~~school child in Duxbury schools is good, he emphasizes the need for special attention to posture. Excerpts from Dr. Dea- con's annual report to the school department follow.~~

~~"In June the children who were registered for kindergarten were given physical examinations. These examin-~~

~~ations were most thorough because it was felt that a complete appraisal of the entire system was necessary at this time, in order to evaluate defects or note improvement,~~

~~as the case may be, in the future. Also, all children re- 36~~

~~quiring immunization against Smallpox were vaccinated at this time. The known cardiac children were given their bi-annual examination to note any change in their cardiac status."~~

"During the fall semester the regular complete physical examinations were carried out. Parents were informed of the date and time this procedure was to be done so that they might observe and note any defects or suggestions by which they coidd help to improve the health of the child."

~~"The postme of the average school child is considered to~~

~~be poor. This is considered to be fiuictional rather than due to any pathological process."~~

~~"It is thought that constructive exercises through the De- partment of Physical Education might be carried out as a possible method of overcoming this difficidty in so many children and young adidts."~~

~~"The overall picture of the general health of the school child in the Duxbury School was considered to be good."~~

~~Concerning the condition of children's teeth, Dr. Turner, one of the two school dentists reports,~~

~~"Results of the annual school dental examinations are consistent with the fact that most of New England dem- onstrates the highest caries attack rate in this nation, and~~

Duxl)ury is certainly no exception. Commiuial fluoridation of public water supply has been proven throughout the country as the most efi^ective and least expensive method of preventing dental decay. Fluoridation of public water supply carries the endorsement of the American Dental Association, the American Medical Association, the United States Public Health Service, and all other qualified health groups. 37

~~This, simple, safe, inexpensive and effective metliod of~~

preventing tlie most common of all human ailments should be adopted and placed in operation at the earliest possible moment by the Town of Diixbury. Its beneficial results would soon be evidenced in our school children."

Dr. Francis C. Ortolani, school dentist, reports that the dental health of the school children has improved, due to care being given bin considers that the incidence of tooth decay is still a matter of concern. In this connection Dr. Ortolani, like Dr. Turner, recommends the fluoridation of the public water supply in Duxbury. His statement on this matter follo^vs:

~~"Because of the very high incidence of caries in Massachu-~~

~~setts it is felt by your school dentists that fluoridation of the town water might be a great help in reducing incidence of decay in the teeth of our school children."~~

~~Guidance and Testing~~

~~Counseling students takes up the greatest part of the time of the Guidance Director. The nature and extent of his counseling activities are shown in the following tabulation.~~

~~Counseling Activities for the School Year~~

~~Ending in June 1956~~

~~Total Area Problem Conferences Personal Home family problem 46 Parental problem 9 Personality 31 Teacher problem 23 Social problem 21 38~~

Educational College or school choice 148 Potential drop-out 18 Educational information 216 Scholarship aid 78 School program choice 293 Subject change 156 Subject failure 108 Testing 42 Career — Job Occupational choice 54 Occupational information 101 Part-time job 41 Miscellaneous Counseling parents 69 Referrals 23

~~Total 1,377 Daily Average 4.59~~

In addition to the above listed counseling conferences, many students dropped into the office to ask informally for certain information or to check out catalogs, pamphlets, or other sources of information. No record of such visits or transactions was kept.

Testing is conducted for the purpose of gaining an understanding of individuals and groups. Tests are given to measure growth in achievement, to discover areas of weakness or strength, and to measure basic abilities or aptitudes.

~~Group Tests Administered During the School Year Ending in June 1956~~

~~Area Test Grade Achievement Iowa Every-Pupil Tests of 7 and 8 Basic Skills~~

~~Iowa Tests of Educational 9 and 1 1 , Development 39~~

~~Scholastic California Tests of Mental 7, 10 Aptitude Maturity and 11 Aptitude Division of Employment Security Selected General Aptitude Test Battery Seniors~~

~~These and other tests were administered to individual students when necessary to complete records, to verify earlier~~

~~results, or upon the request of schools or colleges. Arrange- ments were made for college-bound seniors, juniors, and sophomores to take the appropriate College Entrance Board Examinations.~~

~~The results of tests taken were explained and interpreted to the students whenever their knowledge of the test results would be helpful to them.~~

The services of Mr. William Stimson, area representative of Science Research Associates, were secured to interpret to the faculty the results of the Iowa Tests. The guidance director spent one day with Mr. Stimson and gained greatly in his knowledge of interpretation and the use of test results. Mr. Stimson will be asked to return next year to show us how to carry out growth (or improvement) studies.

Testing, its purposes and methods, was the subject of one session of the "Back-to-School Night" in conjunction with National Education Week. The many parents who attended probably gained a much better understanding of our testing program.

The guidance director met once weekly with each seventh and eighth grade student in a formal class. There were four seven and two eighth grade classes. With the seventh grade, problems common to young people of that age were discussed. Among these were orientation, study habits, courtesy, fears, sportsmanship, and running away from troubles. The 40

eighth grade classes were organized to prepare the students for meeting the problem of selecting their high school program of study. In order to do this, a rather thorough study of occupations or careers was undertaken during which each student was asked to become familiar with at least five occupations. He was asked to learn such things as personal and physical requirements for the occupation, training or school- ing necessary, where to secure that training, cost of training, how to enter the occupation, working conditions, trends in the occupation, technological changes, and many other facts. He was given the Kuder Preference Records, both personal and vocational forms to measure his interests.

An adequate library of educational and occupational information is vital in counseling and guidance. Catalogs and view-books of the colleges of our area as well as those in other areas in which any student was interested were secured. A great many free brochures, pamphlets, and other materials were secured. These sources of educational and occupational information were made readily available to the students. They were also used extensively in the eighth grade classes in guidance.

Pertinent and timely information was posted on the bulletin boards in the guidance office, on one corridor bulletin board, and scholarship" information or announcements were posted in the senior home-room.

~~Provision has been made in the budget for the coming year to subscribe to a so-called guidance service which will provide many such materials monthly.~~

Two career conference programs were held this past year to add to the knowledge of the students of certain vocational areas. The first program, held during school hours so that all students could attend, featured six speakers. The second ses-

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~~sion, held in the evening so that parents could also attend, included eleven speakers. The following occupational areas were discussed:~~

Athletics and Recreation Nursing Comercial Work Telephone Company Work Medicine Photography Engineering Mechanics Law Public Relations Electronics Agriculture and Landscaping Art Advertising Selling Music Radio Work

~~The conferences were well attended and were generally considered valuable.~~

~~The guidance director also accompanied thirty-one junior and senior students to a career conference day at the Sil- ver Lake Regional High School.~~

~~FINANCIAL REPORT~~

~~The Merit Salary Study~~

Early in 1956 a committee was organized to study the possibility of establishing a merit salary schedule for the Dux- bury schools. Committee members included: Mrs. E. Robert French, Mrs. George Starr, John Cutler, Allan Johnson, Roger Jarvis, Mrs. Irene Sherwood, Edward Butler, Earle Grenquist and Everett Handy. Meetings were held about once each month beginning in April and continuing through the year. 42

Studies were made of practices in other school systems, of applications of the merit principle in business and industry, and of current research. Particular attention was given to the research study on merit salary plans prepared by the New Eng- land School Development Council. The Duxbury study was so organized that it represented the points of view of business and industry, parents, teachers, and school administration. All school teachers have been acquainted with the development of the study as it has progressed. The Committee expects to complete its work in January.

~~State Aid and Miscellaneous Refunds During 1956~~

~~State School Fund $40,883.60 Transportation 25,347.63 Tuition and Transportation of State Wards 616.20~~

~~Local Refunds:~~

~~Books $13.50 Telephone 20.75 Industrial Arts 107.75 Evening Practical Arts 56.00 198.00 Vocational Education 2,205.63 Education and Mentally Retarded 1,997.63~~

~~Total $71,198.69 43~~

~~Financial Statement~~

~~December 31, 1956~~

~~Requested Appropriation Expended 1957 GENERAL CONTROL $12,802.00 $12,517.02 $13,769.00 School Committee Expense 200.00 153.36 250.00 Expense of Office 12,602.00 12,363.66 13,519.00~~

INSTRUCTION 205,456.00 203,279.34 240,049.00 Salaries, Elementary School 91,860.00 91,458.38 106,944.00 Salaries, High School 67,174.00 66,730.12 83,263.00 Supervisors and Special Instructors 31,254.00 30,857.19 34,560.00 Classroom Supplies, Elementary 4,822.00 4,482.43 5,227.00 Textbooks, Elementary 2,328.00 2,296.21 1,800.00 Classroom Supplies, High School 5,878.00 5,731.16 6,355.00 Textbooks, High School 2,140.00 1,723.85 1,900.00

OPERATION 29,171.00 28,921.76 30,343.00 Salaries, Janitors 16,101.00 15,927.69 17,202.00 Other Expenses of Operation 13,070.00 12,994.07 13,141.00 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11,366.00 11,362.85 11,364.00 Elementary School 4,671.00 4,668.91 6,475.00 High School 6,695.00 6,693.94 4,889.00 44

AUXILIARY AGENCIES 38,250.00 38,174.31 39,499.00 Health 3,978.00 3,932.48 4,109.00 Libraries DDO.UU oUU.OU Transportation 32,123.00 32,122.22 34,230.00 Graduation 155.00 145.24 200.00 Insurance 1,329.00 1,323.58 160.00

~~OUTLAY 2,867.00 2,860.51 3,059.00 Elementary School 970.75 969.77 624.00 High School 1,896.25 1,890.74 2,435.00~~

~~TOTALS $299,912.00 $297,115.79 $338,083.00~~

~~Special Appropriations for 1957~~

~~Public Use of Buildings $1,200.00 Americanization Classes 500.00~~

~~Vocational Education:~~

~~Allowance for three students tuition at $375.00 $1,125.00 Transportation 454.00~~

~~Adult Evening Classes:~~

~~Janitor Service 80.00 Part of Instructors' Salaries 500.00 Evening Trade School Classes for Adults 30.00 2,189.00~~

~~Out of State Travel 200.00~~

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~~SCHOOL REGULATIONS~~

~~Admissions~~

~~Children who are five years of age on or before January 1st following the opening of school in September will meet the kindergarten age requirement.~~

~~A certificate of successful vaccination is required for ad- mission.~~

~~A birth certificate is required to establish a child's age.~~

~~Health~~

In cases of absence of more than five days a child should present a note form his or her parent stating the cause of absence and may be re-admitted to school after checking with the school nurse. However, in case of absence due to a specific contagious disease, a doctor's certificate is required.

Parents are not expected to send their children to school on days when, in their opinion, the weather is such as to endanger the health of the child even though the busses are in operation. Such absences are excused on receipt of a written request.

~~No School Signal~~

School is usually called off only when bus transportation is unsafe. On such days an announcement is made over Sta- tions WBZ, WEEI, WHDH, WBET in Brockton and WPLM in Plymouth, between 6:45 and 7:45 A.M. 47

~~GRADUATION EXERCISES — JUNE 8, 1956~~

~~PROGRAM~~

~~Processional—March of the Priests Mendelssohn~~

~~Invocation Rev. T. M. Howard~~

~~Address of Welcome Kent L. Paige President — Class of 1956~~

~~Student Addresses Richard Bartlett "Automation — Key to the Future"~~

~~Edith Nichols~~

~~'*A Heritage We Can Save"~~

~~The Lord's Prayer Choir~~

~~Roger Jarvis, Director~~

~~Address Edwin G. Roos President, Plymouth Cordage Company~~

~~Class Song Seniors~~

~~Presentation of Awards and Scholarships Rodney R. Wood Principal~~

~~Presentation of Diplomas Dr. Everett L. Handy, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Earle C. Grenquist, School Committee~~

~~Recessional—March of the Priests Mendelssohn~~

~~Benediction Rev. W. S. Anthony~~

~~Reception to the Seniors in the~~

~~Elementary School Auditorium at 9:30 P.M. 48~~

~~GRADUATES~~

^Richard Walter Bartlett *Lois Marilyn Mugford *Velta Lidija Berzins Donald H. Nelson Charles Burr Bridgham *Edith May Nichols Paula Jane D. Bridgham *Joan Louise Nix Richard Lovejoy Chase Kent L. Paige Rose Marie Coffin * Sandra Patrick

~~Diane Kimball Doyle * Patience S. Perry Lois Barbara Gagne *Patricia Redlon Carole Patricia Guilderson Thomas Louis Sangiolo~~

~~Howard Marshall Hulbert, Jr. Carl Johan Santheson, III~~

~~Arthur Robert Hutchinson, Jr- James Leonard Smithson * Richard Thornton Lantz Carlton Wayne Tripp *Brenda C. Locke Penelope Dee Whitney Heather MacGibbon Carol Sanders Wirt~~

* Member of t he National Honor Society

~~CLASS OFFICERS~~

~~President Kent L. Paige Vice President Patience S.Perry Secretary Brenda C. Locke Treasurer Thomas L. Sangiolo~~

~~MARSHAL~~

~~Russell V. Atwood~~

~~Class Flower: White Rose~~

~~Class Colors: Blue and White~~

~~Motto: "Together Aim High" 49~~

~~DUXBURY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CLASS OF 1956~~

~~Awards~~

~~The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award~~

~~Patience S. Perry~~

~~The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award Richard Waker Bartlett~~

~~Bausch and Lomb Science Award Richard Waker Bartlett~~

~~Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizenship Award~~

~~Patience S. Perry~~

~~The Duxbury High School Distinguished Service Awards James Leonard Smithson Carlton Wayne Tripp~~

~~The Duxbury High School Distinguished Achievement Awards Richard Walter Bartlett Velta Lidija Berzins Richard Thornton Lantz Donald H. Nelson~~

~~Patience S. Perry~~

~~The Duxbury Kiwanis Award for Excellency in U. S. History Lois Marilyn Mugford~~

~~The Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank Commercial Award Joan Louise Nix 50~~

~~Scholarships~~

~~The Duxbury Art Association Scholarship Lois Marilyn Mugford~~

~~The Duxbury Garden Club Scholarship Velta Lidija Berzins~~

~~The Duxbury Grange Scholarship Edith May Nichols James Leonard Smithson~~

~~The Duxbury Kiwanis Club Scholarships Richard Thornton Lantz Lois Marilyn Mugford Joan Louise Nix Patricia Redlon~~

~~The Duxbury Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Donald H. Nelson~~

~~The Duxbury Parent-Teachers Community Scholarships Velta Lidija Berzins Donald H. Nelson Edith May Nichols~~

~~The Duxbury Rotary Club Scholarship Joan Louise Nix ^ The Duxbury Yacht Club Scholarship Velta Lidija Berzins~~

~~The Partridge Scholarships Richard Walter Bartlett~~

~~Plymouth County Altrusa Club~~

~~Patience S. Perry~~

~~Total Duxbury Scholarship Aid $4,150.00 | 51~~

~~REPORT OF THE SCHOOL CENSUS~~

~~The following report of children in town and enrollment is based upon the school census taken October 1, 1956.~~

~~Illiterate Minors 5 years 7 years 16 years or and under and under over and 7 years 16 years under 21~~

~~Number of boys living in Duxbury 88 374 Number of girls living in Duxbury 87 375 Total in residence 175 749~~

~~Distribution of above:~~

* Public School Mem- bership 172 668 0 In Continuation School Membership 0 0 0 In Vocational School 0 0 0 **In Private and Parochial Schools 3 80 0 In State and County

~~Institutions 0 1 0 Not in any school 0 0 2~~

*Does not include pupils over sixteen years of age.

**Does not include private Kindergartens. 52

~~SCHOOL CALENDAR 1956-1957~~

~~September 5 — School Opens~~

~~October 12 — Columbus Day~~

~~October 19 — Teachers' Convention~~

~~November 12 — Veteran's Day~~

~~November 22 and 23 — Thanksgiving Recess~~

~~December 24 to January 2 — Christmas Vacation~~

~~January 2 — Classes begin~~

~~February 18 to 22 — Winter Vacation~~

~~April 15 to 19 — Spring Vacation May 30 —Memorial Day~~

~~June 19—School closes INDEX Accountant 192~~

~~Annual Duxbury Days 101~~

~~Assessors 179~~

~~Audit for 1956 20~~

~~Balance Sheet 28~~

~~Births 169~~

~~Board ot Appeals 49~~

~~Building Inspector 104~~

~~Cemetery Superintendent 41~~

~~Cemetery Trustees 40~~

~~Cemetery Trust Fund 238~~

~~Deaths 172~~

~~Dutch Elm Disease 58~~

~~Duxbury Building Code 131~~

~~Duxbury Recreation Committee 98~~

~~Elections and Registrations 153~~

~~Finance Committee 181~~

~~Fire Department 33~~

~~Forest Warden 36~~

~~Harbor Master 50~~

~~Health Board 66~~

~~Highway Department 38~~

~~Historian 42~~

~~Insect Pest Control 53~~

~~Inspector of Animals 39~~

~~Jonathan and Ruth Ford Fund 59~~

~~Jury List 9 Library 68~~

~~Licenses, Permits 177~~

~~Long Range Plan Water System Development 82~~

~~Lucy Hathaway Fund 60~~

~~Marriages 165~~

~~Memorial Day Committee 94~~

~~Officers oi the Town 3~~

~~Planning Board 107~~

~~Parks and Playgrounds 56~~

~~Personnel Board 106~~

~~Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture 43~~

~~Plymouth County Extension Service 43~~

~~Police 51~~

~~Schools Appendix~~

~~Selectmen 10~~

~~Shellfish Constable 61~~

~~South Shore Mosquito Control 183~~

~~Tarkiln Recreation and Youth Center 100~~

~~Town Clerk 165~~

~~Town Meeting 110~~

~~Treasurer 178~~

~~Treasurer Report, Free Library 72~~

~~Tree Warden 55~~

~~Veteran's Agent 64~~

~~Water Commissioners 74~~

~~\Vater Superintendent 92~~

~~^\'aterlront Committee 105~~

~~Welfare 96~~