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Home My WebLink Abouttownofcohassetma1951seleTOWN OF COHASSET ANNUAL REPORT 195 1 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Board of Selectmen OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE Town of Cohasset AND THE Report of Other Town Officers For the Year Ending December 31 1951 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TOWN OFFICERS,1951 1952 TOWN RECORDS Elected by Ballot Moderator ROBERT B.JAMES Term expires March 1954 Town Clerk WILLIAM H.MORRIS Term expires March 1953 Selecfvien,Assessors and Board of Public Welfare EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT ....Term expires March 1952 NORMAN CARD Term expires March 1953 IRA B.P.STOUGHTON Term expires March 1954 Treasurer MAURICE R.NOONAN Term expires March 1952 Collector of Taxes JOHN H.WINTERS,JR Term expires March 1952 Resigned August 15,1951 GORDON E.FLINT appointed by the Board of Selectmen on August 22,1951 to fill unexpired term Tree Warden ROSCOE G.PRATT Term expires March 1953 Highway Surveyor WILLIAM T.BARNES Term expires March 1954 Constables ROYAL A.BATES EDWARD BARROW STEPHEN H.ROONEY H.MONTY LA FLAMME RICHARD P.BARROW School Committee DAVID BRUCE McLEAN Term expires March 1952BERNADETTECARNEYSHYNE..Term expires March 1952JOHNH.DEAN Term expires March 1953GORDONE.FLINT Resigned September 24,1951FRANCISHAGERTY..Appointed October 8,1951 to fill vacancyGEORGESTEWARTJASONTermexpiresMarch1954HARRYH.REED,JR Term expires March 1954 Board of Health FRED W.SULLIVAN Term expires March 1952EDWARDE.TOWER Term expires March 1953NATHANIELHURWITZTermexpiresMarch1954 3 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Trustees of Cohasset Free Public Library KENNETH D.KETCHUM Term expires March 1952 WALTER H.LILLARD Term expires March 1952 CHARLES C.WILSON Term expires March 1952 ETHEL BOWMAN Term expires March 1953 EMILY B.GLEASON Term expires March 1953 LLOYD C.TROTT Term expires March 1953 MAURICE A.BLACKMUR Term expires March 1954 GERTRUDE M.EMERY Term expires March 1954 ELIZABETH HOWKINS Term expires March 1954 Planning Board ROBERT ALLEN LEONARD Term expires March 1952 LANGFORD WARREN Term expires March 1953 NATHAN W.BATES Term expires March 1954 G.CHURCHILL FRANCIS Term expires March 1955 ALBERT HABERSTROH Term expires March 1956 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN Town Accountant Under Civil Service MALCOLM H.STEVENS Registrars of Voters IRA N.PRATT Term expires March 1952 CLARENCE M.GRASSIE Term expires March 1953 LOUISE E.CONROY Term expires March 1954 Advisory Committee IRWIN M.GOLDEN Term expires March 1952 ARTHUR L.LEHR Term expires March 1952 Resigned,March,1951 —Frederick L.Good,Jr.appointed to fill vacancy JEROME F.WADSWORTH Term expires March 1952 ARTHUR CLARK Term expires March 1953 ARTHUR 0.WOOD Term expires March 1953 HUGH F.STRAIN Term expires March 1953 EDWARD C.BURSK Term expires March 1954 G.PRESCOTT LOW Term expires March 1954 ARTHUR SOMERVILLE Term expires March 1954 Board of Water Commissioners A.FREDERICK PETERSEN Term expires March 1952 HOMER SEVERNE Term expires March 1952 BARTLETT TYLER Term expires March 1952 Chief of Police under Civil Service HECTOR J.PELLETIER Sergeant of Police under Civil Service BENJAMIN F.CURLEY 4 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Special Police Officeis Assigned to the Police Department FRANK E.JASON JOHN J.FERREIRA RALPH S.ENOS GEORGE E.HALEY GEORGE W.KOHLMEYER ROCCO LAUGELLI AUSTIN L.AHEARN,JR. JOHN L.WHEELWRIGHT CARMELO CONTE VINCENT F.SINOPOLI RICHARD P.BARROW Instructor in Firearms CHARLES T.HAVEN Lockup Keeper HECTOR J.PELLETIER Special Police Officers RICHARDSON WHITE Private CARLOS A.TANGER Private STEPHEN H.ROONEY Private CHARLES R.BUTMAN Sandy Beach Association EDWARD R.JASON Private ROBERT B.JAMES Private WILLIAM T.BARNES Highway Surveyor THOMAS S.BROWN Watchman ALFRED M.SILVIA Custodian,Town Hall JOSEPH L.OLIVER Fire Chief CLARENCE S.REDDY Deputy Fire Chief ARTHUR CLARK Deputy Fire Warden EDWARD J.ANTOINE Harbor Master BERNARD J.SALVADOR Assistant Harbor Master MARTIN GRASSIE Cohasset Yacht Club ALFRED W.PRATT Sealer of Weights and Measures A.FREDERICK PETERSEN Private FREDERICK W.SULLIVAN Private WILLIAM C.WIGMORE Cohasset Communitv Center HERBERT WILLIAMS,SR. Superintendent of Wires LOUIS B.C.BAILEY Private GEORGE S.JASON Private RICHARD LINCOLN Cohasset Golf Club JOSEPH B.OLDFIELD Cohasset Golf Club Director of Civil Defense WALTER H.LILLARD Sealer of Weights and Measures ALFRED W.PRATT Superintendent of Wires HERBERT WILLIAMS,SR. Assistant Superintendent of Wires E.PARKER MALLEY Measurers of Wood and Bark HOWARD BATES LOUIS B.C.BAILEY IRA N.PRATT RICHARDSON WHITE Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Burial Agent EDWARD R.JASON Inspector of Animals DR.MATTHEW CARR Chief of Fire Department under Civil Service JOSEPH L.OLIVER Forest Warden CHIEF JOSEPH L.OLIVER Superintendent of Moth Work ROSOOE G.PRATT Town Counsel FREDERICK A.THAYER ' Surveyors'of Lumber WILLIAM H.ELLSWORTH JOSEPH A.VALINE Caretakers ANTHONY R.EMANUELLO,Green Gate Cemetery and Wadleigh Park CHARLES HENRY,Woodside Cemetery ROSCOE BOWSER,Veterans'Lots,Woodside Cemetery M.JOSEPH SULLIVAN,Milliken Field ARTHUR F.JAMES,Commons THOMAS JEROME,Todd Park FREDERICK SULLIVAN,Parks at Cove WARREN JONES,Beechwood Cemetery Direci^or of Veterans'Affairs EDWARD A.MULVEY Assistant of Veterans'Affairs MRS.MARGUERITE G.BARRETT Fence Viewers JEROME C.LINCOLN ARTHUR F.JAMES ANTHONY R.EMANUELLO Harbor Master EDWARD J.ANTOINE Assistant Harbor Master BERNARD J.SALVADOR 6 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Dog Officers HECTOR J.PELLETIER THOMAS B.KANE JAMES J.SULLIVAN LOUIS J.SIMEONE JOHN J.ROONEY RANDOLPH A.FEOLA BENJAMIN F.CURLEY Clam Wardens HECTOR J.PELLETIER BENJAMIN F.CURLEY JAMES J.SULLIVAN THOMAS B.KANE JOHN J.ROONEY LOUIS J.SIMEONE RANDOLPH A.FEOLA EDWARD J.ANTOINE BERNARD J.SALVADOR Public Weighers and Weighers of Coal EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT WALTER C.WHEELWRIGHT DOROTHY C.WOOD SHERWOOD C.AINSLIE Organization Board of Selectmen NORMAN CARD,Chairman IRA B.P.STOUGHTON,Clerk EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT DOROTHY V.GRAHAM,Assistant Clerk Organization Board of Assessors EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT,Chairman NORMAN CARD IRA B.P.STOUGHTON DOROTHY V.GRAHAM,Clerk Organization Board of Public Welfare and Bureau of Old Age Assistance IRA B.P.STOUGHTON,Chairman EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT NORMAN CARD MARY E.OLIVER,Welfare Agent under Civil Service Organization Board of Health NATHANIEL HURWITZ,Chairman EDWARD E.TOWER,Secretary FRED W.SULLIVAN Appointments by Board of Health Inspector of Milk and Vinegar CHARLES E.FRATES Inspector of Slaughtering LEONARD LAWRENCE 7 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 COMMITTEES Under Article 6,March Meeting,1945 The following New High School Building Committee made a report of progress,committee to continue in existence. EDWARD F.WILLCUTT HENRY E.SWEENEY ARTHUR L.CLARK ALFRED W.PRATT CHARLES L.STEGMAIER JOHN N.MacNEILL JOHN L.EMERY E.CLAYTON HYLAND FRANCIS W.HAGERTY WILLIAM H.McGAW ARTHUR SOMERVILLE EDWARD A.MULVEY Under Article 25,March Meeting,1947 The following Zoning By-Law Committee made a report of progress,committee to continue in existence. PAUL T.LITCHFIELD ARTHUR J.DIXON LLOYD C.TROTT RUPERT C.LEWIS EDWARD A.MULVEY FREDERICK A.THAYER H.KINGSLEY DURANT WALTER C.WHEELWRIGHT JOHN M.DOBBiS A.FRED PETERSEN CLARENCE S.REDDY ARTHUR L.CLARK FREDERICK G.ROCHE ROGER B.COULTER GEORGE W.BENEDICT,JR.HOWARD BATES BURT M.BRISTOL JAMES F.COLLINS CHARLES J.STENZ Under Article 50,March Meeting,1947 The following Town History Committee made a report of progress,and committee to continue in existence. HENRY F.HOWE G.FRANK SARGENT GILBERT S.TOWER JOHN M.HUNT LAWRENCE B.FLETCHER CHARLOTTE S.TOWER MARTHA ENOiS NATHAN BATES BERTRAM J.PRATT LUCY B.TREAT MRS.F.GORDON PATTISON WILLIAM H.MORRIS Associate Member Associate Member Under Article 21,March Meeting,1950 The following New Fire Station Building Committee made a report of progress,committee to continue. CHIEF JOSEPH L.OLIVER NORMAN CARD DEPUTY CHIEF CLARENCE ALBERT HABERSTROH S.REDDY LEO HAPPENNY ROSCOE E.SHERBROOKE EDWARD R.JASON WILLIAM E.POLAND WILLIAM T.BLAIR EASTMAN STUDDS E.HAROLD BROWN HAROLD F.GOODWIN EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT IRA B.P.STOUGHTON 8 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Under Article 42,March Meeting,1949,and Article 28, March Meeting,1950 The following Government Island Property Committee made a report of progress,committee to continue. HENRY F.HOWE LAWRENCE FIGUEIREDO WILLIAM THOMPSON CHARLES L.STEGMAIER THOMAS SILVIA KENDALL D.DOBLE OSBORNE INGRAM WILLIAM G.RUSSELL LANGFORD WARREN EARLE W.HIGGINS Under Article 12,March Meeting,1949 The following Sewage Committee made a report of progress, committee to continue. DR.JOHN P.REARDON ARTHUR L.LEHR MILTON L.KERR CLARENCE S.REDDY E.LAWRENCE PARKER ARTHUR 0.WOOD DR.HOWARD S.REID DR.EDWARD H.SCHOTT The following School Study Committee appointed by the Select- men made a report of progress,committee to continue. COL.WALTER H.LILLARD MRS.G.PRESCOTT LOW LAWRENCE CLARK MRS.E.E.POTTER EDWARD C.BURSK DR.HENRY F.HOWE RICHARD A.SULLIVAN The following Shade Tree Committee was appointed by the Moderator,Robert B.James,to study independently or in coopera- tion with the Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent,any matters having to do with the shade trees of the Town,including their removal,destruction,planting,care and preservation. GEORGE W.BENEDICT,JR.NATHAN W.BATES GUDRUN B.HOWE RUFUS A.JAMES HELEN HOWES VOSOFF The following Civil Defense Advisory Council was appointed by the Board of Selectmen: IRA B.P.STOUGHTON,Chairman NORMAN CARD,Selectmen EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT,Selectmen WALTER H.LILLARD,Director of Civil Defense HECTOR J.PELLETIER,Chief of Police Department JOSEPH L.OLIVER,Chief of Fire Department JEROME F.WADSWORTH,Chairman Advisory Committee NATHANIEL HURWITZ,Chairman Board of Health HARRY H.REED,JR.,Chairman School Committee EDWARD A.MULVEY,Director Veterans'Affairs WILLIAM T.BARNES,Highway Surveyor ROSCOE G.PRATT,Tree Warden Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 EDWARD J.ANTOINE,Harbor Master THOMAS F.CULLINEY,Superintendent of Water Department FREDERICK A.THAYER,Legal Advisor DR.FREDERICK HINCHLIFFE,Medical Advisor IRWIN M.GOLDEN,Commander,American Legion MRS.HOWARD S.REID The following Job Classification and Salary Committee was appointed by the Moderator : HAROLD BARNES EDGAR F.VAN BUSKIRK GUERARD H.HOWKINS JOHN BATES PAUL T.LITCHFIELD 10 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT Town of Cohasset REPORT OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Held March 3,1951 At the Annual Business Meeting held at the Ripley Road School at 2:00 o'clock p.m.,March 3,1951,the following articles were contained in the Warrant and acted upon as recorded : Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by Town Clerk William H.Morris at 1:00 o'clock p.m.were Mary N.Grassie,Mamie F.Keegan,Louise S.Jason and Rosilla Trott. The meeting was opened at 2:00 o'clock p.m.by the Moderator and the Town Clerk proceeded to read the call of the meeting. Tellers appointed by the Moderator and sworn in by Town Clerk William H.Morris at 2:05 o'clock p.m.were Henry E. Sweeney,Ziba T.Lapham,Charles A.Marks and E.Lawrence Parker,Jr. The Moderator ascertained from the Checkers the number of voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists which was 472. ARTICLE 1.To choose all Town Officers not required to be elected by ballot. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and directed to appoint all Town Officers not required to be elected by ballot. ARTICLE 2.To act upon the reports of the,various Town Officers as printed in the annual report for the year 1950. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Report for the year 1950 be and hereby are accepted. ARTICLE 3.To hear the report of any committee heretofore chosen and act thereon. New High School Building Committee The Committee on building of New High School submits a report of progress.The building is 75 to S07c complete and request committee be continued. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the report of the New High School Building Committee be accepted as one of progress and the Committee be continued. 11 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Zoning Committee Some members of the Zoning Committee have died and others have moved out of town.It is recommended that the Selectmen be authorized to appoint additional members to replace inactive mem- bers,or to contribute additional effectiveness to the Committee. The Committee reports progress. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the Selectmen be authorized to appoint additional members of the Zoning Committee,that the re- port of progress be accepted and Committee continued. Transportation Committee The Transportation Committee was designed to cooperate with similar committees of other towns served by the Old Colony Division of the New Haven Railroad.For the last 7'?ar the Central Committee,the Old Colony Transportation Committee has been inactive,and for the time being the situation appears stabilized. Recommended ;that this Committee be discharged. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the report of the Transportation Committee be accepted and the committee dis- charged with a vote of thanks. Town History Committee The Town History Committee made a report of progress. VOTED :Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the report of the Town History Committee be accepted as one of progress and the Committee be continued. New Fire Station Building Committee The Committee reports progress in its studies.Is is generally conceded that a new headquarters Fire Station is needed and desirable. The best design and location of such a building are dependent upon many overlapping considerations,all tied in closely with the future plans and organization of the Fire Department. The Committee felt that in view of the existing tense and un- certain international situation,any decisions at this time affecting the present set-up of the Fire Department in any capacity were not in the best interest of the Town. We have at present excellent Fire Protection supervised by competent individuals and wish to recommend at this time only that thi'^ccmmittee to study the many problems involved be continued. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the report of the New -Fire Station Building Committee be accepted as one of progress and the Committee be continued. 12 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Sewage Committee This is an interim report of the committee to investigate sewage conditions existing in the Town of Cohasset as requested in your letter of November 10,1949. A letter from Commissioner Getting of the State Department of Health of Massachusetts,dated November 24,1948,relative to a, "must take action to prevent the continued pollution of the brook draining the thickly settled parts of the town and inner harbor," is enclosed. This committee secured the services of Camp,Dresser &Mc- Kee as consulting engineers,expending the $3,000 appropriated under Article 12 Town warrant at the Town meeting March 5, 1949. The 23 page report of Camp,Dresser &McKee is attached. On August 5,1950,all available members of this committee met in the Selectmen's room with the consulting engineer and agreed that a copy of the engineer's report be forwarded to the State Dept.of Health for approval.A letter from the engineer (attached)is evidence that this was done. To date we are awaiting the Dept.of Public Health's approval. If approved it is the recommendation of this committee that the gross contamination of James Brook would be eliminated by the construction of a sewage system shown in the attached overlay. Estimated Cost of Committees Initial Sewage Construction Program Treatment plant,grit removal,pumping plant $82,450.00 14-inch cast iron outfall sewer to deep water 132,000.00 Treatment site to North Main at Depot Court 25,360.00 South Main Street segments connecting North Main ....5,740.00 Depot Court to Smith Place (our estimate)10,000.00 Plant site to South Main including Sankey Rd.15,130.00 Cushing Rd.and Spring St.from South Main to Smith Place 28,980.00 Elm Street connection to North Main Trunk 4,600.00 Elm Street and Margin Street 16,680.00 $320,940.00 Estimated 20%increase in costs since report 64,188.00 Total .*$385,128.00 Not included in these figures are the short segments East of Cushing Road,namely Smith Place,Pleasant Street and James Lane.The cost of these segments would be balanced by elim- inating the short segment on South Main Street south of the Red Lion Inn,an area that is mostly ledge.Sankey Road could also be completed at a later date. 13 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Relative to the odor nuisance between the Cohasset fire house and Kimball's restaurant,we recommend that the tidal gates be moved seaward to accommodate a fill in this region.How exten- sive the fill would be based on the value of such reclaimed land for taxes or as a possible site for a new fire house. Pending the decision of the Department of Health,this com- mittee thought it wise to forward this report as soon as possible because of the changing costs of construction and materials. We beg to suggest that this report be studied by the Select- men,the Town Counsel,Planning Board and Finance Committee as soon as possible. Respectfully submitted, Howard S.Reid,M.D. Milton L.Kerr John P.Reardon,M.D. Clarence S.Reddy E.Lawrence Parker,Jr. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the report of the Sewage Com- mittee be accepted as one of progress and the Committee be con- tinued. Ripley Road School Alterations Coniinittee Report of Committee for Addition to Ripley Road School and Alterations to Heating and Ventilating System at the Ripley Road School. The Committee appointed by a motion presented in Articles 1 and 2 of the Special Town Meeting held November 21,1949,for the Construction of an Addition to the Ripley Road School and the Alterations to the Heating and Ventilating System at the Ripley Road School submits its final report. The four and one-half room addition to the Ripley Road School was sufficiently completed for occupancy on September 1,1950. It was complete in every detail and formally accepted by the Com- mittee on September 11,1950.Final payment was made on Novem- ber 10,1950. This building is of first-class construction,with the exception of the roof,which is second-class,as it is constructed of wood. The architect,Mr.Edgar T.P.Walker,the resident engineer, Mr.Julius E.Nolte,and the general contractors,E.J.Rose and Son worked well together and were most cooperative with the com- mittee.They were all most anxious to give the Town of Cohasset a first-class job,and your committee feels that they have done so. Two major changes in the original building were necessitated by this addition.They were the alteration of the heating and ven- tilating system and the renewal of the electrical control board.In both cases,the capacity of the existing equipment was inadequate to carry the load of the added classrooms. 14 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 A new water connection to the town water system was made at the suggestion of the Superintendent of the Water Department. The new connection is on the main running along Ripley Road. The original connection was made on the main running along Sohier Street.Should either main be shut off,water will always be avail- able from whichever one is in service.This insures a continuous water supply to the entire building and to the automatic fired boilers. The amount appropriated for the addition was $96,266.00.The amount raised by bond issue was $79,000.00.The amount taken from free cash was $6,266.00.The total amount of money raised was $85,266.00.The total cost of the addition was $84,557.71,which leaves a balance of $508.29.The difference between the appro- priation and Total Cost is $11,708.29. We believe it is important to note that the Town of Cohasset was able to build this addition for about 30c per cubic foot less than other schools were and are now being built for.This was due to the time of year that bids were asked for and a temporary decline in cost of building materials at the same time. Work was started on the Alterations to the Heating and Ven- tilating System in June,1950.A complete new heating plant,con- sisting of two H.B.Smith Steam Boilers,either one of which is capable of carrying the entire heating load,was installed.These new boilers are equipped v/ith Petroleum Heat and Power Fuel Oil Burners with pre-heaters capable of burning either No.5 or No.6 fuel oil.They are also equipped with all safety devices for safe boiler operation.The boilers are designed to heat the domestic hot water;thereby eliminating the gas hot water heaters that had been used in the past. All steam piping throughout the building and water piping that leads to the boilers was inspected and renewed wherever needed. All of the classroom unit ventilators were inspected and repaired where necessary,and the dampers set for 50 9f out-door air. A gas-fired incinerator was installed in the boiler room for the purpose of burning paper and refuse that had previously been burned in the old coal fired boilers. This new heating system is proving very satisfactory from an economical standpoint;inasmuch as it heats four and one-half added classrooms,corridor space,and the domestic hot water for about the same fuel cost as the old system had in previous years. It is also proving satisfactory in that it provides adequate class- room temperatures. The total appropriation for the heating job was $22,000.00.The total cost was $19,800.41,leaving a balance of $2,199.59.The heat- ing and ventilating job was accepted as of December 1,1950 and final payment was made February 13,1951. In closing this report,the Committee wishes to thank the citizens of Cohasset for the privilege of serving them.We also wish to thank the town officials and all others who so willingly 15 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 assisted us in carrying out the task of building the addition and making the alterations and improvements to the heating system. VOTE:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the final report of the Committee for the Addition to the Ripley Road School and the Alterations to the Heating and Ventilating System be accepted and said Committee discharged with a vote of thanks. School Study Committee The School Study Committee made a report of progress. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the report of the School Study Committee be accepted as one of progress and the Committee be continued. Mov^ed that discussion and action on Article 4 be deferred until after the remaining articles in the warrant have been acted on. Motion defeated by a voice vote. ARTICLE 4.To see what action the Town will take with respect to fixing the salaries and compensation of its elected officers for the ensuing year,retroactive to January 1 and what sums of money the Town will raise and appropriate for operation,salaries and compensation retroactive to January 1,and expenses for the following : 1.Moderator. la.Advisory Committee, lb.Planning Board. 2.Selectmen. 3.Auditor and Accountant. 4.Town Treasurer. 5.Tax Collector. 6.Assessors. 7.Other Finance Officers and Accounts,certification of notes. 8.Law and Legal Counsel. 9.Town Clerk. 10.Elections,Registrations and Town Meetings. 10a.Engineering,maintenance. 10b.Engineering,outlay assessors'tax plats,etc. 11.Town Hall. 12.Police Department. 13.Fire Department. 13b.Fire Department —out of state travel. 14.Fire Department,hydrant service,also for water for public buildings and other uses. 15.Wire Department. 15a.Wire Department—out of state travel. 16.Sealing of Weights and Measures. 17.Insect pest extermination,moth suppression. 17a.Moth suppression,eradication and suppression of Duth Elm disease. 18.Tree Warden,general. 18a.Tree Warden —Special,Clearing Trees for Fire Alarm. 19.Forest Fires. 16 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 19a.Bounties. 19b.Civil Defense. 20.Board of Health,general —maintenance. 21.Inspection of school children,Dental Dispensary. 21a.District and/or Public Nurse or other nurses,and nursing. 21b.Oxygen and Ambulance Supplies. 22.Inspection of Animals. 22a.Inspection of Slaughtering. 22b.Inspection of Milk and Vinegar. 23.Refuse and garbage disposal,Town Dump. 24.Care of brooks and streams,draining of ponds,Straits Pond, James Brook,Cat Dam,etc. 25.Highways,general Maintenance,including tarring streets. 26.Highways,snow and ice removal,sanding streets. 27.Highways,street lighting. 28.Highways,street signs,fountains and highways under Se- lectmen. 28a.Street painting. 29.Highways,harbor maintenance. 30.Public Welfare,General Administration. 30a.Public Welfare,Assistance. 30b.Old Age Assistance,Administration. 30bl.Old Age Assistance,Assistance. 30c.Aid to Dependent Children,Administration. 30cl.Aid to Dependent Children,Assistance. 32.Veterans*Benefits. 33.Schools,general maintenance. 33a.Schools,lunches. 33b.Schools—out of state travel. 34.Libraries,general maintenance. 35.Town Commons and Parks,general. 35a.Beechwood Ball Field. 38.Milliken and Bancroft Field,maintenance. 38a.Damage to persons and personal property and indemnifica- tion. 38b.Pension or Annuity to supplement retirement (Eleanor T. Downs,former Tax Collector,Chap.530 of 1950). 38c.North Cohasset Playground. 39.Memorial Day,other legal holidays and celebrations. 39a.Retirement Fund to County System. 40.Town Reports,printing,etc. 41.Town Clock. 42.Town Flag. 43.Employers'Liability Insurance,not otherwise classified,and unclassified items. 43a.Honor Roll. 44.North Cohasset Post Office and Fire Department Building. 44a.Bates Building. 44b.Municipal Garage. 44c.Beechwood School Building. 44d.Government Island Real Estate. 45.Town Guild Hall Building. 45a.Parking Places,Maintenance. 46.Cemeteries,maintenance. 17 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 46a.Cemeteries,Veterans'Graves. 47.Water Department. 48.Interest. 49.Loans,municipal indebtedness,bonds or notes from revenue, or premiums on loans. MOVED:By a voice vote,that the subdivisions and sections of this article be considered,covered and acted upon in one vote; that the sum of $687,983.51 be and hereby is raised and appropri- ated,$26,241.50 for salaries of elected town officers,the same being fixed as follows for the ensuing year,effective and retroactive to January 1,1951,and until the next Annual Meeting in 1952 and $661,742.01 for salaries,operations,maintenance,and expenses of the various departments,effective and retroactive as aforesaid being recommended in the case of appointed officers and positions in all departments and all for the purposes itemized in sub- divisions No.1 to 49 inclusive of this Article as contained in the Warrant. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the motion be amended to pro- vide that the items in Article No.4 which include or reflect wages and salaries be taken up section by section as they appear in the warrant and discussed but that no final action or vote be taken on any section until all such sections have been discussed and con- sidered and the entire picture is clarified. After considerable discussion the following motion was made. MOVED:That further discussion and final action on Article No.4 be postponed until an adjourned meeting on Saturday,March 17th at 2:00 p.m.,and that the Advisory Board is hereby instructed to provide at that time such detailed information and alternative budget figures as will enable the Town to vote intelligently. VOTED:By a voice vote in the affirmative. ARTICLE 5.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Selectmen,to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1,1951,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. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen,be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1,1951,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,of the General Laws. ARTICLE 6.Will the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $710.6 this being the sum received from the County for dog licenses, for schools,as required by Chapter 140,Section 172,of the General Laws? VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $710.36 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the 18 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Treasury being the unexpended balance of the Dog Fund received from the County for dog licenses,in accordance with Chapter 140, Section 172 of the General Laws,to be expended for the support of the Public Schools. ARTICLE 7.To see if the Town will raise and/or appro- priate from Overlay Surplus,or otherwise,the sum of $15,000.00 for the purpose of a Reserve Fund,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $10,- 673.05 be and hereby is appropriated from Overlay Surplus and $4326.95 from available funds in the Treasury (Excess and Defi- ciencv),making a total of $15,000.00 for the purpose of a Reserve Fund. ARTICLE 8.To see if the Town will vote to raise and/or appropriate the sum of $800.00 for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year,the mosquito control works as estimated and certified to by the State Reclamation Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112,Acts of 1931. VOTED :Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $800.00 be raised and appropriated for maintaining,during the ensuing year,the mosquito control works as estimated and certified to by the State Reclamation Board in accordance with Chapter 112 of the Acts of 1931. ARTICLE 9.(Inserted at request of Chief of Police:)To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $1300 towards the purchase and equipping of a new cruising car for the use of the Police Department and authorize the sale,turn-in or trade,of the present 1949 cruising car now in use by said Department in connection therewith and in part payment therefor,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $1300.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated towards the purchase and equiping of a new cruising car for the use of the Police Department,and the sale,turn-in,or trade of the present 1949 cruising car now in use by said Department in connection therewith and part payment therefor be and hereby is authorized. ARTICLE 10.To see if the Town will raise and/or appropri- ate $10,000 or other sufficient sum necessary for maintaining, repairing,improving and constructing ways under the provisions of General Laws,Chapter 90,said sum,or any portion thereof, to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County,or both,for this purpose,and to act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $2,500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available funds in the Treasury to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90,Highway Construction and Maintenance,and that in addition,the sum of $7500.00 be transferred from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury to meet the State's and County's share of 19 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 the cost of the work,the reimbursements from the State and County to be restored upon their receipt to unappropriated avail- able funds in the Treasury. ARTICLE 11.To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available cash in the treasury a sum not exceeding $20,000.00 as it may determine for the use of the Assessors in fixing the tax rate for the ensuing-year. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that there be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury for the use of the Assessors in fixing the tax rate for the ensuing year such sum not exceeding $20,000.00 as the Assessors in their discretion may determine advisable. ARTICLE 12.To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town Way and accept the layout of Depot Court,and extension of Pleasant Street and Ripley Road,as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan and layout on file in the Town Clerk's oflSce; authorize the Selectmen to acquire by eminent domain or other- wise such rights,titles and easements in such land as is necessary therefor and to accomplish said purpose;raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the purchase or taking thereof and to provide for the construction or improvement of same,or take any other or further action relative thereo. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Town accept and establish as a town way the layout of Depot Court and exten- sion of Pleasant Street,Ripley Road and James Lane as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan and layout on file in the Town Clerk's office;and further that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to take and/or acquire such rights,titles and ease- ments in such land as is necessary therefor and further that the sum of $1.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the taking thereof and for damages if any in connection therewith. ARTICLE 13.To see if the Tovm will vote to establish as a Town Way and accept the layout of Deep Run (off Jerusalem Road) as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan and layout on file in the Town Clerk's Office;authorize the Selectmen to acquire by eminent domain or otherwise such rights,titles and easements in such land as is necessary therefor and to accomplish said pur- pose;raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the pur- chase or taking thereof and to provide for the construction or improvement of same,or take any other or further action relative thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely postponed for the reason that the Selectmen have made no layout. ARTICLE 14.To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town Way and accept the layout of Highland Court (off High- land Avenue),as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan and layout on file in the Town Clerk's Office;authorize the Selectmen to acquire by eminent domain or otherwise such rights,titles and easements in such land as is necessary therefor and to accomplish 20 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 said purpose;raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the purchase or taking thereof and to provide for the construction or improvement of same,or take any other or further action rela- tive thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 15.(Inserted at the request of the Police Depart- ment:)To see if the Town will vote to amend its By-Laws by adopting and adding to Article 16 the following By-Law,to be designated as section numbered that following in numerical order the last section of said Article: "No Person shall between the period from June 1 to Septem- ber 30,in each year,allow any dog owned by him,or under his custody or control,to be on any beach in the Town except on a leash not exceeding seven feet in length.Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than ten dollars for each offence." VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 16.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $3492.00 for payment of land damages awarded as such to various persons,sustained by them by reason of and resulting from a taking in connection with the re-location of Border Street, by the Norfolk County Commissioners,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that there be and hereby is raised and appropriated the sum of $2942.00 for payment of land damages awarded as such to various persons sustained by them by reason of and resulting from a taking in connection with the re-location of Border Street by the Norfolk County Commis- sioners. ARTICLE 17.To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 820 of the Acts of 1950,which provides in general for an increase of $100.00 in the annual amount of retire- ment allowance,annuity,or other benefit,except workmen's com- pensation,payable to any former employee who was separated from service by retirement prior to November 1,1949,and at the time of such separation had at least 15 years'creditable service, or to any person claiming under any such former employee,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the provisions of Chapter 820 of the Acts of 1950 be and hereby are accepted. ARTICLE 18.(Inserted at the request of the Highway De- partment:)To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a*suffi- cient sum of money for the purchase of a new motor vehicle truck for the use of the Highway Department,or act on anything relat- ing thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $3,000.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated towards the 21 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 purchase and equipping of a new motor vehicle truck for the use of the Highway Department and the sale,turn-in,or trade of the two oldest trucks now in use by said Department in connection therewith and part payment therefor,be and and hereby is author- ized. ARTICLE 19.(Inserted at the request of the Wire Depart- ment:)To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money towards the purchase and equipping of a new motor vehicle truck for the use of the Wire Department,and authorize the sale,turn-in,or trade of the present truck now in use by said Department in connection therewith and in part payment therefor, or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $3800.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated towards the purchase and equipping of a new motor vehicle truck for the use of the Wire Department and the present truck now in use by said Department be turned over to the Moth Department. ARTICLE 20.To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to take by eminent domain all outstanding right,title,and interest in land recently acquired from the New York,New Haven &Hartford Railroad Company for parking and other purposes,in order to clear any question of title thereto,said land being more particularly described in deed from said Railroad Company to the Town,dated June 12,1950,recorded with Norfolk Deeds,Book 2947, Page 289;raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the payment of any damages awarded as such for said taking or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to take by eminent domain all out- standing right,title,and interest in land recently acquired from the New York,New Haven &Hartford Railroad Company for parking and other purposes,in order to clear any question of title thereto,said land being more particularly described in deed from said Railroad Company to the Town,dated June 12,1950,recorded with Norfolk Deeds,Book 2947 Page 269;and further that the sum of $1.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the payment of any damages awarded as such for said taking. MOVED and voted unanimously at this time to take up Article 22 before Article 21. ARTICLE 22.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $10,000 for construc- tion and improvement of the parking area on Atlantic Avenue,at Sandy Beach,the same to be used by the Selectmen in such manner as they deem best in conjunction with work to be done by the State or Norfolk County under General Laws,Chapter 90,which may be allocated,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the sum of $10,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the construction and improvement of the parking area on Atlantic Avenue at Sandy Beach by transfer of the unexpended balance of $800.00 appropriated under Article 18 22 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 of the Warrant for the 1950 Annual Town Meeting and by transfer of $9200.00 from available cash in the Treasury,the same to be used by the Selectmen in such manner as they deem best in con- junction with work to be done by the State or Norfolk County under General Laws,Chapter 90,which may be allocated. ARTICLE 21.(Inserted at request of Government Island Com- mittee:)To hear and act upon the report and recommendations of the Committee appointed under Article 42 of the Warrant for the 1949 Annual Town Meeting to investigate the Government Island Property;and to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds,tax levy,reappropriate by trans- fer of unexpended balances,or otherwise,the sum of $3500 for the construction of a locker building;continue the Committee in existence to supervise said construction with full power and author- ity to contract for and in behalf of the Town in all matters neces- sary to accomplish the same,or act on anything relating thereto. MOVED:That the report of the Committee appointed under Article 42 of the Warrant for the 1949 Annual Town Meeting and enlarged under Article 28 of the Warrant for the 1950 Annual Meeting to investigate the Government Island property be and hereby is accepted and the Committee as enlarged continued in existence;and further that the sum of $3500.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the construction of a locker building on said Island by transfer of the unexpended balance of $489.20 appro- priated under said Article 28 of the Warrant for the 1950 Annual Meeting and transfer of $3010.80 from free cash in the Treasury; with full power and authority in said Committee to supervise said construction and to contract for and in behalf of the Town in all matters necessary or expedient to accomplish the same. VOTED:By a voice vote,in the negative. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Government Island Committee's report be accepted without adopting its rec- ommendations. ARTICLE 23.(Joseph Mitchell and others:)Will the Town raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money to install a Water Line on Chief Justice Gushing Way from Beechwood Street to Marion Way and to install a water hydrant at the corner of Marion Way and Chief Justice Gushing Way. VOTED:By a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely post- poned. ARTICLE 24.To see if the Town will appropriate from sur- plus water revenue the sum of $2500.00 for new construction and extension of about 700 feet of water mains in Deep Run (off Jeru- salem Road),in the Royal Barry Wills Development,so-called,for the purpose of supplying customers previously served,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that there be and hereby is appro- priated from Surplus Water Revenue the sum of $2500.00 for new construction and extension of about 700 feet of water mains in Deep Run (off Jerusalem Road),in the Royal Barry Wills Devel- 23 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 opment so-called,for the purpose of supplying customers previously served the same to be expended at the discretion of the Water Commissioners with adequate funds or services supplied or fur- nished by the developer and legal requirements satisfied. At this time the question of the presence of a quorum was raised.Moderator Robert B.James ordered the Tellers to count the voters present and discovered that there was not a quorum present. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,at 6:30 p.m.,that this meeting be adjourned until Saturday,March 17,1951,at 2:00 o'clock p.m. Saturday,March 17,1951 Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by Town Clerk William H.Morris at 1:00 o'clock p.m., were Mary N.Grassie,Mamie F.Keegan,Louise S.Jason and Marguerite Barrett. The meeting was opened at 2:00 o'clock p.m.by Moderator Robert B.James and the tellers were called to the stand. The Moderator ascertained from the Checkers the number of voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists which was 525. VOTED:By a voice vote,to act on Articles 25 through 30 before taking up Article 4. ARTICLE 25.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sign,seal with the Town Seal,acknowledge and deliver in behalf of the Town,a deed to Edith J.Gammons of approxi- mately 603 square feet of land adjacent to her land and situated in the rear of the Town Hall,a more particular description of which is shown on plan prepared by Lewis W.Perkins,Engineer, on file in the Town Clerk's Office,which land was acquired from Gammons for the construction thereon of a new Town Hall,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and instructed to sign,seal with the Town Seal,acknowledge and deliver in behalf of the Town,a deed to Edith J.Gammons of 603 square feet of land adjacent to her land and situated in the rear of the Town Hall,a more particular description of which is shown on plan prepared by Lewis W.Perkins and Son,Eng'rs.dated February 5,1951 on file in the Town Clerk's Office,for the price of $.12 per foot or a total of $72.36,being the price per foot for which said land was acquired from Gammons for the construction of a new Town Hall;and further that any requirement as to sale of land to the highest bidder by auction or otherwise imposed by prior vote of the Town be and hereby is waived in this instance. 24 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 ARTICLE 26.(Inserted at request of School Committee by recommendation of School Study Committee:)To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $4,000.00 for installation of new fluorescent lights and lighting system in the old section of Ripley Road School or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $4000.00 be appropriated for installation of new fluorescent lights and lighting system in the old section of Ripley Road School by transfer of the unexpended balance of $1312.00 appropriated for installation of fire alarm protection at said school under Article 23 of the Warrant for the 1950 Annual Meeting;by transfer of $2199.59 of the unexpended balance appropriated for changes in the heating and ventilating system thereof under Article 3 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held November 21,1949, and the balance of $488.41 to be raised in the current year's tax levy. ARTICLE 27.To see if the Town will accept for playground or other purposes from Jane B.Steele a deed of conveyance of a parcel of land lying between the Reservoir and Milliken-Bancroft Field containing approximately one acre,a more particular descrip- tion of which is on file in the Town Clerk's Office,or act on any- thing relating thereto. VOTED:By a rising vote of thanks that the Town accept from Jane B.Steele for playground and /or school purposes,the gift of a deed of a parcel of land containing approximately one acre lying between the resei^voir and Milliken-Bancroft Field, bounded: SOUTHERLY by land of Leonard A.and Margaret A.Kline; EASTERLY by land of the Town; NORTHERLY by land of Charles E.and Mary T.Howe,and WESTERLY by other land of the Town, and more particularly described in deed of Jane Bancroft Steele to the Town dated February 10th,1951 on file in the Town Clerk's Office ;and further that a vote of thanks be extended to Mrs.Steele, Mrs.Cox and the other members of the family of the late Jane W.W.Bancroft for the generosity and gift. ARTICLE 28.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000 for installation and construction of drainage facilities on Pond Street and area at or near the New Junior-Senior High School grounds,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $7,000.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for installation and construction of drainage facilities on Pond Street and area at or near the new Junior-Senior High School. ARTICLE 29.To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to sign,seal with the Town Seal,acknowledge and deliver in behalf of the Town a deed to Alphonso La Rosa and Angelina A. La Rosa,of approximately 840 square feet of land adjacent to their land situated near the rear of 821 Jerusalem Road,or act on anything relating thereto. 25 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 MOVED:That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and instructed to sign,seal with the Town Seal,acknowledge and deliver in behalf of the Town a deed to Alphonso La Rosa and Angelina A.La Rosa of 840 square feet of land adjacent to the latter's land in the rear of premises 821 Jerusalem Road and Bordering Straits Pond,a more particular description of which is contained in a plan drawn by Lewis W.Perkins and Son,Eng'rs. dated February 17,1951 on file in the Town Clerk's Office,for the price of $25.00;and further that any requirement as to the sale of land to the highest bidder by auction or otherwise imposed by prior vote or votes of the Town be and hereby is waived in this instance. VOTED:By a voice vote,in the negative. ARTICLE 30.To see if the Town will vote to close out to Surplus Revenue (Excess and Deficiency Account)the following unexpended balances,or act on anything relating thereto: Old Colony Transportation Committee Expenses $50.00 Police—Installation of Toilets 320.00 Fire —Purchase of New Fire Truck 360.00 Hydrant Rental—Cedar Street 75.00 Hydrant Rental—King Street 193.75 Hydrant Rental—Five Hydrants 46.87 Hydrant Rental —Lambert's Lane 75.00 Installation of Hydrant at Pumping Station 187.35 Town Dump Water Supply Installation 173.08 Repair Side Wall of Culvert at James Brook 150.00 Maintenance of Light—Marion Way 62.80 Committee for Investigation of Water System 102.44 Veterans'Housing Project—Pond Street 29.34 Veterans'Housing Project—Installation of Water System 1,428.80 VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the fol- lowing unexpended balances be closed out to Surplus Rev- enue (Excess and Deficiency Account) : Old Colony Transportation Committee Expenses 50.00 Police—Installation of Toilets 320.00 Fire—Purchase of New Fire Truck 360.00 Hydrant Rental—Cedar Street 75.00 Hydrant Rental—King Street 193.75 Hydrants Rental —Five Hydrants 46.87 Hydrant Rental —Lambert's Lane 75.00 Installation of Hydrant at Pumping Station 187.35 Town Dump Water Supply Installation 173.08 Repair Side Wall of Culvert at James Brook 150.00 Maintenance of Light—Marion Way 62.80 Committee for Investigation of Water System 102.44 Veterans'Housing Project—Pond Street 29.34 ARTICLE 4.To see what action the Town will take with respect to fixing the salaries and compensation of its elected officers for the ensuing year,retroactive to January 1 and what sums of money the Town will raise and appropriate for operation,salaries and compensation retroactive to January 1,and expenses. 26 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 MOVED:By a voice vote,that the subdivisions and sections of this article be considered,covered and acted upon in one vote; that the sum of $687,983.51 be and hereby is raised and appropri- ated,$26,241.50 for salaries of elected town officers,the same being fixed as follows for the ensuing year,effective and retroactive to January 1,1951,and until the next Annual Meeting in 1952 and $661,742.01 for salaries,operations,maintenance,and expenses of the various departments,effective and retroactive as aforesaid being recommended in the case of appointed officers and positions in all departments and all for the purposes itemized in subdivisions No.1 to 49 inclusive of this Article as contained in the Warrant. MOVED:That the original motion be amended to read as follows:That the subdivisions and sections of this Article be con- sidered,covered and acted upon in one vote;that the sum of $665,- 243.33 be and hereby is raised and appropriated,$20,908.77 for salaries of elected town officers,the same being fixed as herein- after set forth for the ensuing year,effective and retroactive to January 1,1951,and until the next Annual Meeting in 1952,and $644,334.56 for salaries,operations,maintenance,and expenses of the various departments,effective and retroactive as aforesaid,in the case of appointed officers and positions in all departments and all for the purposes itemized in subdivisions 1 to 49 inclusive of the Article as contained in the Warrant and as hereinafter set forth;and that in addition to the amounts so raised and appro- priated the sum of $9,717.47 be and hereby is raised and appropri- ated to pay during 1951,retroactive to January 1,1951,a temporary and non-recurring bonus of 10%over the base compensation,sal- aries and wages hereinafter set forth for 1951 to all salaried Town Officers,Officials,and employees who are on a full time basis in the various departments,excluding therefrom School Department personnel,Library and Water Department personnel,payable in two installments,namely with the last payroll in June and with the second payroll in December;and that in so far as the legal requirements of the Town's fixing compensation of all elected officers is concerned,the same is hereby so fixed. MOVED:That the sub-divisions and sections of Article 4 be considered covered and acted upon separately;appropriations for salaries of all elected Town Officers being hereby fixed by vote accordingly for the ensuing year retroactive to January 1,1951 and until the next annual meeting in 1952;salaries,compensation and wages in case of appointed officers and positions in the various departments being recommended and made accordingly. VOTED:By a hand vote in the affirmative.Yes,318;No,205. The following votes were declared by the Moderator, VOTED:By a voice vote to consider Section 12,Police Dept. Section 12.Police Department $38,944.00 VOTED:By a voice vote to consider Section 13,Fire Dept. Section 13.Fire Department 59,894.13 VOTED:By a voice vote to consider Sections 33,33A and 33B. Section 33.Schools—General Maintenance $174,365.89 27 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Section 33a.Schools—Lunches 6,400.00 Section 33b.Schools—Out of State Travel 100.00 RESOLUTION BY LOUIS EATON ADOPTED BY A VOICE VOTE.RESOLVED:That it is the sense of the meeting that the Moderator is hereby authorized and directed to appoint a Committee 'of five members,none of whom shall be presently engaged in the conduct of Town affairs,for the purpose of making a comprehensive study of Job Classifications and Salaries with a view to estab- lishing a uniform Schedule for the Town,said Committee to report back to the Town at the next annual Town Meeting. Section 1.Moderator 100.00 Section la.Advisory Committee 450.00 Section lb.Planning Board 767.50 VOTED:By a voice vote to consider Sections 2,6 and 30 in that order. Section 2.Selectmen—Salaries Chairman—1 at $908.26 One full time member at 2,121.35 One member at 490.77 $3,520.38 Expenses 2,180.18 5,700.56 Section 6.Assessors — Salaries Chairman,1 at $2,001.10 Members,1 at 1,343.26 Members,1 at 908.23 $4,252.59 Expenses 2,894.36 7,146.95 Section 30.Public Welfare,General Administration Salaries Chairman,1 at $1,035.39 Members,1 at 351.64 Members,1 at 351.61 $1,738.64 Expenses 949.10 2,687.74 Section 3.Auditor and Accountant 5,374.00 Section 4.Town Treasurer—Salary $3,800.00 Expenses 1,514.00 $5,314.00 Section 5.Tax Collector—Salary $3,009.60 Expenses 1,545.00 4,554.60 Section 7.Other Finance Offices and Accounts,Certi- fication of Notes 150.00 Section 8.Law and Legal Counsel 3,990.00 VOTED:By a voice vote to consider Section 19b. Section 19b.Civil Defense 13,128.72 28 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Section 9.Town Clerk—Salary 2,500.00 Expenses 1,179.50 3,679.50 Section 10.Elections,Registrations and Town Meetings 2,658.82 Section 10a.Engineering,Maintenance 1,000.00 Section 10b.Engineering,Outlay,Assessors'Tax Plats,etc 800.00 Section 11.Town Hall 10,511.24 Section 14.Fire Department—Hydrant service,also for water for public buildings and other uses 11,625.00 Section 15.Wire Department 6,245.00 Section 16.Sealing of Weights and Measures 676.53 Section 17.Insect Pest Extermination,Moth Sup- pression 6,337.32 Section 17a.Moth Suppression,Eradication and Sup- pression of Dutch Elm Disease 3,013.45 RESOLUTION BY PRESCOTT T.CUMNER ADOPTED BY A VOICE VOTE.RESOLVED: That the Moderator be requested to appoint a Committee of five citizens to serve without pay,to be known as the "Shade Tree Committee",to study independently or in cooperation with the Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent,any matters having to do with the Shade Trees of the Town, including their removal,destruction,planting,care and preservation. Section 18.Tree Warden—Salary $793.16 Expenses 4,827.00 5,620.16 Section 18a.Tree Warden,Special,Clearing Trees for Fire Alarm 400.00 Section 19.Forest Fires 1,285.50 Section 19a.Bounties 50.00 At this time the question of the presence of a quo- rum was raised.Moderator Robert B.James ordered the Tellers to count the voters present and discovered that there was not a quorum present. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,at 6:00 p.m.,that this meeting be adjourned until Monday, March 19,1951,at 8:00 o'clock p.m. Monday,March 19,1951 Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by Town Clerk William H.Morris at 7:00 o'clock p.m., were Mary N.Grassie,Louise S.Jason,Marguerite Barrett and Adelaide Monteiro. 29 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 The meeting was opened at 8:00 o'clock p.m.by the Moderator and the tellers were called to the stand. The Moderator ascertained from the Checkers the number of voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists which was 254. Section 20.Board of Health,General One Chairman at $500 ;..$500.00 Two Members at $400.00 800.00 $1,300.00 Expenses 2,028.00 $3,328.00 Section 21.Inspection of School Children,Dental Dis- pensary 1,833.21 Section 21a.District and /or Public Nurse or other Nurses,and Nursing 2,200.00 Section 21b.Oxygen and Ambulance Supplies 300.00 Section 22.Inspection of Animals 144.21 Section 22a.Inspection of Slaughtering 62.70 Section 22b.Inspection of Milk and Vinegar 297.08 Section 23.Refuse and Garbage Disposal,Town Dump 3,648.87 Section 24.Care of Brooks and Streams,Draining of Ponds,Straits Pond,James Brook,Cat Dam,etc.2,404.03 Section 25.Highways,General Salary $4,500.00 General Maintenance,including Tarring Streets 32,450.00 36,950.00 Section 26.Highways,Snow and Ice Removal,Sand- ing Streets 13,750.00 Section 27.Highways,Street Lighting 10,928.00 Section 28.Highways,Street Signs,Fountains and Highways under Selectmen 600.00 Section 28a.Street Painting 700.00 Section 29.Highways,Harbor Maintenance 2,851.98 Section 30a.Public Welfare,Assistance 13,000.00 Section 30b.Old Age Assistance,Administration 3,083.67 Section 30bl.Old Age Assistance,Assistance 33,000.00 Section 30c.Aid to Dependent Children, Administration 229.61 Section 30cl.Aid to Dependent Children, Assistance 16,000.00 Section 32.Veterans'Benefits,Administration 1,529.40 Assistance 6,000.00 Section 34.Libraries,General Maintenance 12,100.00 Section 35.Town Commons and Parks,General 3,619.80 Section 35a.Beechwood Ball Field 750.00 Section 38.Milliken-Bancroft Field,Maintenance 1,738.50 VOTED;Unanimously,by a voice vote,at 9:00 o*clock p.m., that this meeting be adjourned. 30 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Total Appropriations,less appropriations from free cash and other available funds $708,799,15 Article 6.Appropriation,Dog Fund for Schools 710.36 Article 7.Appropriation,Reserve Fund from Over- lay Surplus 10,673.05 Article 7.Appropriation,Reserve Fund from Avail- able Funds 4,326.95 Article 10.Appropriation,for Chapter 90 Highway Construction and Maintenance from available funds 10,000.00 Article 11.Appropriation,for use of the Assessors in fixing the tax rate from available funds 20,000.00 Article 22.Appropriation,for the construction and improvement of the parking area at Sandy Beach on Atlantic Avenue from available funds 9,200.00 Article 22.Appropriation,from unexpended balance of Article 18 of the Warrant for the 1950 Annual Town Meeting 800.00 Article 24.Appropriation,from Surplus Water Reve- nue for new construction and extension of about 700 feet of water mains in Deep Run (Off Jerusalem Road)2,500.00 Article 26.Appropriation,from unexpended balance of Article 23 of the Warrant for the 1950 Annual Town Meeting for installation of New Fluorescent Lights and Lighting Svstem in the old section of Ripley Road School 1,312.00 Article 26.Appropriation,from unexpended balance appropriated for change in the heating and ven- tilating system of Ripley Road School under Article 3 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on November 21,1949 2,199.59 Article 4.Section 47.Appropriation,premium on W^ater Loans from Available Funds 5,142.54 Article 4.Section 47.Appropriation,interest accrued on Water Loans from Available Funds 438.59 Article 4.Section 48.Appropriation,interest accrued on School Loans from Available Funds 1,039.50 Article 4.Section 49.Appropriation,premiums on School Loans from Available Funds 12,315.61 Total Appropriations from all sources $789,457.34 ATTEST: WILLIAM H.MORRIS, Town Clerk. 31 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT Election of March 10,1951 Town of Cohasset The following Election Officers were sworn in by Town Clerk William H.Morris at 5:55 a.m.: Henry E.Sweeney Ora H.Pratt Virginia Rego Elizabeth A.Lee Charles J.Deegan Harry A.P.Hetue Elizabeth L.Jerome Leonora K.Whittaker The Town Clerk read the Warrant. To cast and /or give in their votes upon the official ballot for the following officers:Moderator for three years;Selectman,As- sessor and Member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years; Highway Surveyor for three years;Two Members of the School Committee for three years each;Five Constables for one year each;One Member of the Board of Health for three years;Three Trustees of the Cohasset Free Public Library for three years each; One Member of the Planning Board for five years;One Member of the Planning Board for two years to fill unexpired term due to vacancy. The Polls opened at 6:00 a.m.Proceeded to vote for Town Officers on the Official Ballot. The following Tellers were sworn in by Town Clerk William H.Morris at 12:00 o'clock noon: Manuel A.Marks Frank O.Pattison Mildred T.Browne Anthony J.Rosano Helena F.Enos Emma F.Lawrence Mary D.Migliaccio Thomas J.Silvia Louise J.Ahearn Frances Downs Grace W.Bowser Eleanor R.Wilbur Marjorie Gillis Chauncy Del Grosso At 6:00 p.m.it was voted to keep the Polls open until 6:05 p.m. At 6:05 p.m.the Polls were closed.The Ballot Box registered 1588, the Ballot Check List had 1588 names checked,and the Voting Check List had 1588 names checked. Total number of ballots cast was 1588.The following vote was declared: 32 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Moderator for three years Robert B.James 1243 Scattering 6 Blanks 339 Selectman for three years Ira B.P.Stoughton 1272 Scattering 3 Blanks 313 Assessor for three years Ira B.P.Stoughton 1253 Scattering 2 Blanks 333 Board of Pablic Welfare for three years Ira B.P.Stoughton 1248 Scattering 4 Blanks 336 Highway Surveyor for three years William T.Barnes 1000 Frederick B.Jenkins 569 Blanks 19 School Committee for three years George Stewart Jason 772 Harry H.Reed,Jr 964 Richard A.Sullivan 763 Blanks 677 Constables for one year Richard P.Barrow 1048 Royal A.Bates 1036 H.Monty La Flamme 977 Stephen H.Rooney 1080 Edward Barrow 61 William H.Dowding 41 Scattering 67 Blanks .3630 Board of Health for three years Nathaniel Hurwitz 1001 Robert Allen Leonard 506 Blanks 81 Trustees Cohasset Free Public Library for three years Maurica A.Blackmur 988 Gertrude M.Emery 1097 Elizabeth Howkins 1067 Scattering 2 Blanks 1610 Planning Board for five years Albert Haberstroh 1003 Scattering 1 Blanks 584 Planning Board for two years Langford Warren 1067 Scattering 2 Blanks 519 ^At 10:00 p.m.a motion was made,seconded,and so voted that this meetmg be dissolved. WILLIAM H.MORRIS, Town Clerk. 33 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 VITAL STATISTICS Recorfls of Births,Marriages and Deaths Recorded in 1951 Births Total number of births recorded was one hundred and eight, of which eighteen were delayed returns and corrections of past years,twenty-seven being born in Cohasset and sixty-three in other cities and towns.Of the ninety born in the year 1351,there were twenty-one where the parents were residents of other cities and towns.Of the sixty-nine whose parents were residents of Cohasset, thirty-two were males and thirty-seven were females. Marriages Total numbr of marriages was forty-six including those where both parties were non-residents of Cohasset.Thirty marriages were solemnized in Cohasset during the current year. Deaths Total number of deaths was sixty-nine including residents of Cohasset who died elsewhere and non-residents who died in Cohas- set.Of the forty-seven who were residents of Cohasset,thirty were males and seventeen were females. The principal causes of death were as follows: Cancer of the ethmoid sinus Carcinoma of the head of the with metastases 1 pancreas 1 Carcinoma of Rectum 2 Dissection of Aneurysm 1 Pagets disease of bones 1 Cancer of Pancreas 1 Cerebral Hemorrhage 14 Heart disease Coronary Ventriculor Fibrillation 1 thrombosis 1 Metastatic scirrhous carci-Pneumonia 1 noma 1 Drowning,probably suicidal ...1 Chronic Myocardites 1 Carcinoma of the stomach Acute Myocardites 1 with metastasis 1 Pistol shot wound of the head Bronchopneumonia 3 with ensuing intra-cranial Carcinoma of Breast with hemorrhage,self inflicted.Generalized metastases 1 suicidal 1 Carcinoma of lung 2 Heart Brods 1 Carcinoma of prostate 1 Coronary thrombosis 5 Generalized arteriosclerosis ...1 Acute Circulatory collapse 1 Auricular fibrillation 1 34 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Arteriosclerotic heart disease Massive cerebral hemorrhage Chronic nephritis Pulmonary congestion and oedema Complete heart block Carcinoma of breast with metastasis Peritonitis Cirrhosis of liver Coronary Occlusion Carcinomatosis 1 Cerebral thrombosis 3 Carcinoma of intestines 1 Peritonitis 1 Myocarditis 1 Multiple fractures of the ribs with accompanying hemo- thorax;fracture of bones of the right lower leg;sus- tained in an automobile ac- cident 1 PARENTS,BE SURE TO RECORD THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILD WITH GIVEN NAME IN FULL "Parents,within forty days after the birth of a child and every householder,within forty days after a birth in his house,shall cause notice thereof to be given to the Clerk of the Town where such child is born."—General Laws,Chapter 46,Section 6. Many times returns are made by doctors and hospitals before a child has been named.Make certain your child's name is recorded. SOME OF THE REASONS WHY BIRTHS SHOULD BE RECORDED To establish identity.To prove nationality. To prove legitimacy. To show when the child has a right to enter school. To show when the child has the right to seek employment under the child labor laws. To establish the right of inheritance of property. To establish liability to military duty,as well as exemption there- from. To establish the right to vote. To qualify to hold title to,and to buy and sell real estate. To establish the right to public office. To prove the age at which the marriage contract may be entered into. To make possible statistical studies of the health conditions. Your co-operation to the end that all births may be properly recorded will be greatly appreciated. 35 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 On < H o CD H oO :=:^ O ?H J> ^^>^ S 3 g c =^g^£^o^ C ^§>>^§o >i <kS o ;3 cS ^3 ^q^r;^*'VJ ^t-l o S b C«'5 O 03 o •-9 biOo CC lO LO 00 00 r-i 1-1 (M c<l cq ^^^^be 'o 0)<!'o o ^tH <M lO O (M >»C ^C 0) =«?*s c ?-o 0) .5 cQ OS a;<y o i*^ 36 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 '0'£ 3 c3 ^c ;m pL,fc(1-5 ffi fi. sJ ;h •:pQO cvs ^=^^ •73 i)^a» 2cQrCT3 ^^^Oil i^§0373 §5 gS S?C c- 5 S =« a»f-t M o a>^a,^ M f^ i|5 ^p Oi 73 S ly ^<i2 S-C 3 c > 53 -yC/2 '^H V.2 Si S3 •C M ««a> -^c «^is im ff a»S3 .t; i:_2 o y 3 j::.i5 c3 ;^D c 53 M C e ^^O 53 3 ca--: >-C C-00 00 5J LrrOC^T^iOr-iOOOOO :3 57 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 o < H O H .s 1^c^ ,X >>'tr ;h <-S (D !h eC C3 S C S §§§^ CSX ^ex ? rC 1^_T^-^ C ?H a*TJ o) -^H r-l tH 1-t r-l(M (M (M (M (M <D jlH Sp^CS >j S (U 03 flj S-C- .if ^T3;r:^p Std =^^S''^ -'73 <u^o c3 ^g«§^^- <V ^03^-1 OS ^ c«ojjT o 1^c3 CO Q 3x ^^^^. 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O -^o. g ^S O o ^>.b -^o3 bo C C8 <> •g-g o 2:;:S S.«c -si C5 c 2'2 c O O^_c 5 M M eS r-j M .C cc enOX2OoOO t-i O)esmpQo Sh J-^4J M m ^(N LO I 00 I -^ "^O LC -rr O CO LT^ «C t-t~Ci t-I>t-- •*"r*3 ii w 5 s:> c O RJ t:-t-O 00 c:00 O 1—I tH T-l (M Ct I CO c;CO o t-t-(N I (N T-<tH <N tH tH 1— I loo c;l;:!c:00 eo be eCrX ft a;>o Ci CO o tH(M ft o ^H -O) 00 uo CO 00 ^1 W ft COo •-3 48 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 BOARD OF REGISTRARS REPORT Meetings Held in 1951 Thursday,January 25th,1951 at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., 7:30 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.Registration of New Voters. Thursday,February 1st,1951,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass. 7:30 o'clock p.m.to 9:00 o'clock p.m.Registration of New Voters and Certification of names on Nomination Papers. Saturday,February 10th,1951,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., 12 o'clock noon to 10 o'clock p.m.Registration of New Voters and correcting Voting Lists. Wednesday,April 25th,1951,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., 7:00 o'clock p.m.to 10:30 o'clock p.m.to correct Voting Lists. Monday,April 30th,1951,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., 7:00 o'clock p.m.to 10:30 o'clock p.m.Correcting Voting Lists. Friday,May 11th,1951,at Town Hall,Cohasset Mass.,7:00 o'clock p.m.to 10 o'clock p.m.Sent out notices of removals from Voting Lists. Monday,June 11th,1951,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 9:00 o'clock p.m.Correcting Voting Lists. Total number of Registered Voters as of January 1,1951 2413 Total number of persons Registered during 1951 118 Total 2531 Total number of names removed from the Voting Lists by reason of death,request,and removal to other towns during 1951 273 Total number of Registered Voters as of January 1,1952 2258 Respectfully submitted, IRA N.PRATT,Chairman LOUISE E.CONROY CLARENCE M.GRASSIE WILLIAM H.MORRIS,Clerk Board of Registrars of Voters. 49 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT January 27,1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and to the Citizens of Cohasset: I herewith present my annual report in accordance with Sec- tion 61 of Chapter of the Tercentenary Edition of the General Laws, for the year ending December 31,1951,showing in detail the appro- priations,expenditures,and the receipts from each source of income. Also a recapitulation sheet and a balance sheet showing the assets and liabilities and trust accounts. In accordance with Section 53,of the Tercentenary Edition of the General Laws,the records of permits and licenses issued by the Selectmen and other departments receiving money for the Town or committing bills for collection were examined and checked,the reported payments to the Town Treasurer being compared with the Treasurer's recorded receipts,also the savings bank books and securities representing the investment of the several trust funds in custody of the Town Treasurer.I have further reconciled the accounts of the trust funds in custody of the Trustees of the Cohassset Free Public Library and Paul Pratt Memorial Library. In accordance with Section 57 of Chapter 41,of the Tercenten- ary Edition of the General Laws,you will find a detailed report of the Town's Debt which amounts to $1,311,000.00.Also a complete report of the Interest requirements on the present Town Debt which amounts to $224,827.50 during the period of the Town Debt. During the year a complete audit was made of the books and accounts of the Cohasset Water Department and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved with the respective ledger accounts. I hereby certify that I have verified the Town Treasurer's cash during the year,and reconciled the bank accounts,and found them correct,which is in accordance with Section 50 of Chapter 41 of the Tercentenary Edition of the General Laws.I also certify that during the year,I made a complete audit of the books and accounts of the Tax Collector,and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved with the respective ledger accounts. You will also find at the end of the report,detail payroll expenditures of each department.The detail salaries or payrolls of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library will be found in their report. In closing,I wish to take this opportunity to thank all depart- ments for their sincere cooperation this past year. MALCOLM H.STEVENS, Town Accountant. 50 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Receipts,Expenditures,Appropriations and Tables General Revenue TAXES Current Year: Poll $2,068.00 Personal 39,706.83 Real Estate 447,346.25 Previous Years : Poll 80.00 Personal 1,923.82 Real Estate 17,609.79 From (State: Income 47,388.42 Business Corporation 32,213.37 Public Service Corporation .2,146.43 $489,121.08 19,613.61 81,748.22 Total for Taxes $590,482.91 LICENSES AND PERMITS Beer,Wines and Liquor $2,800.00 Sunday 6.00 Pasteurization lO.iO Milk 14.00 Common Victualler 16.00 Hackney Operator 14,00 Hackney Badge 3.00 Purchase Firearms 2.50 Revolver 21.50 Selling Second Hand Motor Vehicle 10.00 Junk 40.00 Inn Holder 2.00 Lodging House 2.00 Oleomargarine 5.00 Auctioneer 4.00 Camp .50 Gasoline Registration 12.00 Rent,Lease,Sell Firearms 8.00 Selling Motor Vehicle Class #1 10.00 Bowling 2.00 Hawkers and Pedlars 10.00 Nurserv School 2.00 Total Licenses and Permits $2,994.50 FINES Court Fines $65.00 51 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 GRANTS AND GIFTS Grants : From Federal Government: Old Age Assistance,Ad- ministration $1,743.61 Old Age Assistance,Assist- ance 24,666.75 Aid to Dependent Chil- dren,Administration ..694.68 Aid to Dependent Chil- dren,Assistance 5,692.05 School Lunches 2,103.76 $34,900.85 From State: Distribution of Meal Tax .$433.69 School Construction 887.18 School Transportation ...9,627.44 School Vocational 470.25 11,418.56 From County: Dog Fund 710.36 Total Grants and Gifts $47,029.77 Total General Revenue $640,572.18 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Privileges : 1949 Motoi^Vehicle Excise $328.41 1950 Motor Vehicle Excise 3,578.48 1951 Motor Vehicle Excise 39,453.60 Total Commercial Revenue .$43,360.49 DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE General Government: Selectmen : Refund —Telephone $4.78 Town Accountant: Refund —Telephone 2.85 -., Town Treasurer: Refund —Telephone 4.78 Tax Collector: Refund —Telephone 4.78 > Law and Legal Counsel: Refund —Telephone 4.78 Town Clerk: Refund —Telephone 2.85 Town Hall: Refund —Telephone $4.78 Rental and Lights 25.00 Return Boiler Inspect.Fee 5.00 34.78 52 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Protection of Persons and Property: Police Department: Refund —Telephones 19.12 Fire Department: Refund —Telephones 26.29 Wire Department: Refund —Telephones 4.89 Sealer of Weights and Measures: Fees 68.90 Tree Warden Department: Refund —Telephone 3.59 Bounties : Seal (1)5.00 Civil Defense: Refund —Telephone 1.90 Board of Health: Refuse and Garbage Disposal —Town Dump: Refund —Telephone 2.39 Highways General: Highways : Joint Maintenance—Chap. 90 G.L.State $9,929.64 Joint Maintenance—Chap. 90 G.L.County 7,423.86—17,353.50 Public Welfare: Department of Public Welfare: From iState $1,516.06 From Individual 358.37 1,874.43 Aid to Dependent Children: From iState 5,704.36 Old Age Assistance: From State $22,699.95 From Cities and Towns 516.94 Refund —Telephone 4.78 23,221.67 Veterans'Benefits: From State 797.32 Schools : Tuitions $1,700.00 Sale of Printing and Supplies 109.45 Lunches 13,766.98 Athletic Admissions 504.60 Retirement Return 159.01 Return Insurance Premium—Training Car 14.00 Refund —Telephones 10.28 16,264.32 Libraries : Refund —Telephone 7.18 Bates Building: Rent 90.00 53 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 North Cohasset P.0.Building: Rent 360.00 Vocational Building —Osgood School : Rent 125.00 Govt.Island Real Estate: Rent $1,800.00 Insurance —Fire Damage .75.00 Sale of Second-Hand Runway 15.00 1,890.00— Cemeteries : Refund —Telephone 3.59 Total Departmental Revenue $67,883.05 UNCLASSIFIED REVENUE Sale of Real Estate —Tax Possession De- posit $200.00 Sale of Real Estate —Rear of Town Hall 72.36 Sale of Real Estate —Veterans'Housing Project :300.00 Sale of Genealogies 15.19 OverpajTuent Interest —Cohasset Water Company 11.11 Total Unclassified Revenue $598.66 WATER DEPARTMENT 1949-1950 Schedule Rates $3,764.73 1949-1950 Metered Rates 1,717.21 1951 Schedule Rates 45,205.38 1951 Metered Rates 3,739.95 1951 Miscellaneous 208.68 Sale of Materials .50 Telephones —Refunds 9.42 Total Water Department $54,645.87 CEMETERIES Sale of Lots and Graves $468.73 Care of Lots and Graves 247.50 Total Cemetery Revenue $716.23 INTEREST Taxes : 1949: Poll $.28 Personal 26.37 Real Estate 98.24 Motor Vehicle Excise 37.89 1950: Poll 2.35 54 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Personal 27.20 Real Estate 324.28 Motor Vehicle Excise ....48.56 1951: Poll 2.83 Personal 5.45 Real Estate 88.10 Motor Vehicle Excise ....18.01 $679.56 Deposits on Demand 75.78 Certificate Deposits 287.50 Trust Funds —Parks : Wheelwright Park $375.00 Wadleigh Park 125.00 Billings-Pratt and Robert Charles Billings Park 53.76 553.76 Accrued Interest on Loans — Constr.of New High School 3.65 Cemeteries : Woodside Cemetery: Perpetual Care of Lots and Graves $210.72 Beechwood Cemetery: Williams Lot —Perpetual Care 1.88 212.60 Total Interest Receipts $1,812.85 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary loan anticipation of Highways: Chap.90 General Laws $750.00 Temporary loan anticipation of School Loan : Second National Bank of Boston 75,000.00 Premiums on Loans: Second National Bank of Boston Con- struction of New High School 925.50 Total Municipal Indebtedness Receipts $76,675.50 AGENCY —TRUSTS Agency: Dog Licenses due County $997.80 Liquor License Application Advertising 69.00 Federal Withheld Tax Deductions 30,720.16 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Deductions .4,029.56 Retirement Deductions 8,636.25 Veterans'Housing Project —Record- ings,etc 14.24 Trusts : Perpetual Care —Woodside Cemetery .350.00 James W.Nichols School Prize Fund ..40.00 55 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Charles A.Perkins —Cemetery Fund — Transfer 215.00 Cedar Street Cemetery Fund —Transfer 35.00 Beech wood Cemetery : John Pratt Lot —Transfer 10.00 Total Trust and Agencies $45,117.01 REFUNDS Departments : Tax Collector: Petty Cash ..;....$100.00 Return Bond Premium on John H.Winters,Jr....199.60 $299.60 Police Department: Return Insurance Premium on Cruis- ing Cars and Ambulance 101.05 Fire Department: Return Fire Insurance Premium ....1.58 Refuse and Garbage Disposal —Town Dump: Compensation Liability Insur.Claim .117.47 Highways General Expense: Return Insurance on Trucks 32.25 Removal of Snow,etc 8.00 Old Age Assistance,Assistance 281.15 Aid to Dependent Children —Assistance 113.40 School Department 10.50 School Lunches 13.17 Construction of New High School 179.30 School Athletic Fund 7.50 Tree Warden Expense: Return Insurance on Trucks 10.68 $1,125.65 Land Damage at Border Street 875.00 Total Refunds $2,000.65 TOTAL RECEIPTiS FOR 1951 ....$1,555,351.53 RECAPITULATION OF RECEIPTS General Revenue $640,572.18 Commercial Revenue 43,360.49 Departmental Revenue 67,883.05 Unclassified Revenue 598.66 Water Revenue 54,645.87 Cemeteries 716.23 Interest 1,812.85 Agency and Trust 45,117.01 Refunds 2,000.65 Municipal Indebtedness 76,675.50 $933,382.49 56 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Cash Balance January 1,1951 621,969.76 $1,555,352.25 Total Payments for 1951 1,366,109.03 Cash Balance January 1,1952 $189,243.22 Expenditures General Government MODERATOR Appropriation $100.00 Expenditure : Robert B.James,Salary $100.00 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Appropriation $450.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 169.70 Expenditures : Clerical Services : Malcolm H.Stevens $50.00 Jean F.Higgins 25.00 Barbara A.Dion 12.50 Mary M.Mulvey 5.00 $92.50 Sanderson Brothers —Printing 2700 Fi- nance Committee Reports and 2500 Supplementary Reports 368.40 Delivering Supplementary Reports 33.95 Expenses to Meetings 29.65 Travel Expenses 4.86 Dues :Assn.of Town Finance Committees 10.00 Stationery and Office Supplies 37.44 $576.80 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 42.90 $619.70 $619.70 PLANNING BOARD Appropriation $767.50 Expenditures : Service on Maps —Lawrence D.Ainslie $285.90 Dues —Mass.Federation of Planning Boards 12.50 Postage 1.80 57 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Blue Printing Maps 45.00 $345.20 Balance to Revenue 422.30 $767.50 ZONING BY-LAW COMMITTEE Brought forward from 1950 $249.70 No Expenditure.Carried forward to 1952 _$249.70 JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SURVEY COMMITTEE Transfer from Reserve Fund $150.00 Expenditures : Clerical Services —Emma Copithorne $15.00 Stationery Supplies 39.00 $54.00 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 96.00 $150.00 SELECTMEN —SALARIES Appropriation $3,520.38 Expenditures : Norman Card $908.26 Ira B.P.Stoughton 2,121.35 Everett W.Wheelwright 490.77 $3,520.38 SELECTMEN —EXPENSES Appropriation $2,180.18 Expenditures: Clerks: Dorothy V.Graham,serv- ices $1,094.18 Barbara A.Dion,services 150.00 $1,244.18 Posting Warrants: Royal A.Bates,services 8.00 Stationery and Postage 65.09 Printing and Advertising 325.40 Dues: Mass.Selectmen's Asso...$25.00 Norfolk County Select- men's Association 6.00 31.00 Repairs to Typewriter 1.77 Deeds,Agreements,Takings,etc 59.47 58 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Travel Expenses 190.47 Telephone (CO 4-0228)251.91 $2,177.29 Balance to Revenue 2.89 $2,180.18 SELE-CTMEN —OLD COLONY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE EXPENSES Brought forward from 1950 $50.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $50.00 TOWN ACCOUNTANT Appropriation $5,874.00 Expenditures : Town Accountant —Malcolm H.Stevens, salary $4,500.00 Clerks : Barbara A.Dion,services $5.00 Jean F.Higgins,services .300.00 305.00 Stationery and Postage 57.67 Printing and Advertising 144.93 Travel Expenses 26.34 Telephone (00 4-0188)125.23 Dues: New England States and Municipal Finance ....$1.00 Mass.Municipal Auditors and Accountants 3.00 Municipal Finance Officers' Association 10.00 14.00 Repairs to Typewriter 9.57 Binding Ledger and Classification Led- gers 92.18 Adding Machine Maintenance Service ..16.40 Repairs to Office Equipment 12.00 One 4-Drawer Letter File 70.00 $5,373.32 Balance to Revenue .68 $5,374.00 TOWN TREASURER —SALARY Appropriation $3,800.00 Expenditures: Maurice R.Noonan,Town Treasurer ..$3,800.00 59 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TOWN TREASURER —EXPENSES Appropriation $1,514.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 410.00 $1,924.00 Expenditures: Clerks : Barbara A.Dion,serv- ices $52.00 Catherine D.Noonan,serv- ices 594.25 $646.25 Stationery,Postage and Office Supplies 296.71 Printing 508.25 Travel Expenses 40.95 Surety Bonds 262.00 Telephone 96.13 Maintenance of Adding Machine 16.40 Typewriter Service 1.77 Dues: Mass.Collectors'and Treas- urers*Association $2.00 Municipal Finance Officers' Association 10.00 12.00 Bank Burglary and Robbery Insurance 37.20 $1,917.66 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 6.34 $1,924.00 TAX COLLECTOR —SALARY Appropriation $3,009.60 Expenditures : John H.Winters,Jr.,Tax Collector $1,929.42 Gordon E.Flint,T'mp'rary Tax Collector 1,080.18 $3,009.60 TAX COLLECTOR —EXPENSE Appropriation $1,545.00 Refund —Petty Cash 100.00 Refund —Unearned premium Tax Collector's Bond ..199.60 Transfer from Reserve Fund 360.75 $2,205.35 Expenditures : William C.Gregory,Deputy Collector, services $19.00 Clerical Services : Barbara A.Dion $160.00 60 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Jean F.Higgins 10.00 Ruth G.Winters 268.05 438.05 Stationery and Postage 345.05 Printing and Advertising 182.04 Surety Bonds 782.75 Travel Expenses 12.50 Telephone 124.68 Petty Cash 100.00 Bank Robbery and Burglary Insurance .37.20 Typewriter Service 3.57 Maintenance of Adding Machine 13.50 Dues —Mass.Collectors and Treasurers' Association 2.00 $2,060.34 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 145.01 $2,205.35 ASSESSORS —SALARIES Appropriation $4,252.59 Expenditures : Norman Card $908.23 Ira B.P.Stoughton 1,343.26 Everett W.Wheelwright 2,001.10 $4,252.59 ASSESSORS —EXPENSES Appropriation $2,894.36 Transfer from Reserve Fund 165.00 Expenditures : Clerks : Dorothy V.Graham,serv- ices $2,210.98 Barbara A.Dion,services 425.00 $2,635.98 Photostatic Copies of Real Estate Trans- fers 100.79 Stationery and Postage 167.16 Printing and Advertising 25.00 Travel Expenses 47.89 Dues —Association of Mass.Assessors .9.00 Typewriter Services 21.80 Maintenance of Adding Machine 20.20 Abstracting Probate Cards and Plans . . 15.35 Banker and Tradesman 16.00 $3,059.36 $3,059.17 61 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus .19 $3,059.36 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS CERTIFICATION OF NOTES Appropriation $150.00 Expenditures: Certification of Note #300 $2.00 Balance to Revenue 148.00 $150.00 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS PREMIUM ON SCHOOL LOANS Recepits during 1951 $925.50 Expenditures : The Second National Bank of Boston: Services and expenses in connection with the issuance of $75,000.00 Con- struction of New High School $263.49 Balance carried forward to 1952 .662.01 $925.50 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS PREMIUM ON SCHOOL LOANS Brought forward from 1950 $12,315.61 Transferred to Revenue,Annual Town Meeting,March 19,1951,Article 4,Sec- tion 49 $12,315.61 PREMIUM ON WATER LOANS Brought forward from 1950 $5,142.54 Transferred to Revenue,Annual Town Meeting,March 19,1951,Article 4,Sec- tion 47 $5,142.54 LAW AND LEGAL COUNSEL Appropriation $3,990.00 Expenditures : Frederick A.Thayer,Town Counsel, services $3,862.50 Telephone —Frederick A.Thayer's resi- dence 118.25 62 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Travel Expenses 5.00 $3,985.75 Balance to Revenue 4.25 $3,990.00 TOWN CLERK—SALARY Appropriation $2,500.00 Expenditures : William H.Morris —Town Clerk $2,500.00 TOWN CLERK —EXPENSES Appropriation $1,179.50 Expenditures : Clerks : Charles A.Marks,services $374.00 Barbara A.Dion,services 68.75 $442.75 Recording Fees —Births,Deaths,Mar- riages 373.00 Administering Oaths 39.00 Stationery and Postage 74.48 Printing 25.00 Telephone 144.70 Surety Bond 7.50 Travel Expenses 15.00 Binding Records '35.00 1951 Annual Mass.Law Edition 3.00 Typewriter Service 1.77 Dues: Mass.Town Clerks'Ass'n $10.00 Natl.Inst,of Munic.Clerks 5.00 15.00 $1,176.20 Balance to Revenue 3.30 $1,179.50 ELECTIONS,REGISTRATIONS AND TOWN MEETINGS Appropriation $2,658.82 Expenditures : Election Officers (For detail,see end of report)$450.03 Registrars'Salaries : Louise Conroy $171.33 Clarence M.Grassie 171.33 Ira N.Pratt 171.33 William H.Morris,Clerk ex-officio 199.83 713.82 63 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Janitors'Services (For detail,see end of report)60.00 Stationery and Postage 62.86 Printing and Advertising 1,058.64 Meals 66.20 Transporting Election Materials 18.00 Rental of Chairs 118.40 Counter Stools 27.00 Repairs to Voting Booths 4.22 $2,579.17 Balance to Revenue 79.65 $2,658.82 ENGINEERING —MAINTENANCE Appropriation $1,000.00 Expenditures: Lewis W.Perkins &Son —Engineering services and expenses $34.17 Balance to Revenue 265,83 Balance Carried Forward to 1952 700.00 $1,000.00 ENGINEERING —OUTLAY Appropriation $800.00 Expenditures: Lewis W.Perkins &Son —Engineering services and expenses $725.14 Balance to Revenue 74.86 $800.00 ENGINEERING OUTLAY —MILL LANE LAYOUT Brought for ward from 1951 $5.00 No Expenditure,balance carried forward to 1952 $5.00 TOWN HALL Appropriation $10,511.24 Transfer from Reserve Fund 350.00 $10,861.24 Expenditures : Alfred M.Silvia,Custodian, salary $3,249.00 Arthur F.James,services ..50.00 $3,299.00 Fuel 1,262.30 Lights 559.08 Janitor Supplies 737.38 64 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Repairs 3,530.51 Insurance 957.63 Telephone —Alfred M.Silvia's resi- dence 55.00 Employers'Liability Insurance 112.16 Ice 22.11 Grounds 40.00 Rubbish Service 48.00 1—Second Hand #84 Garland Gas Range 110.00 Battery Charger 76.00 Loud Speaker Stand 3.00 $10,812.17 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 49.07 » $10,861.24 POLICE DEPARTMENT Appropriation $38,944.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 575.00 Refunds 101.05 Expenditures : Salaries * Chief,Hector J.Pelletier .$4,500.00 Sergeant,Benjamin F. Curley 3,800.00 Patrolmen : James J.Sullivan 3,400.00 John J.Rooney 2,680.58 Thomas B.Kane 3,400.00 Louis J.Simeone 3,400.00 Randolph A.Feola 3,400.00 Richard P.Barrow 1,634.74 Special Police: Austin L.Ahearn,Jr....15.06 Richard P.Barrow 52.50 Carmello Conte 1,105.76 Ralph S.Enos 142.94 John J.Ferreira 22.50 George E.Haley 49.08 Frank E.Jason 148.34 George W.Kohlmeyer .. . 676.78 Rocco F.Laugelli 63.76 Robert N.Rooney 95.63 John L.Wheelwright 119.31 Vincent F.Sinopoli 118.21 Other Employees : Rosalie Conte —Clerk, services $1,300.40 65 $39,620.05 $28,825.19 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Priscilla M.Dale —Clerk, services ...996.82 '^asual Labor: Frank J.Migliaccio $10.00 Roy M.Tripp 97.00 2,297.22 107.00 Equipment Maintenance: Equipment for Men $763.00 Radio Repairs and Equip- ment 191.79 Radio Transmitter Desk ..90.00 1,044.79 Fuel 458.58 Lights 234.78 Maintenance of Building and Grounds : Repairs $105.95 Janitor Supplies 136.69 Insurance 206.68 449.32 Printing,Stationery and.Postage 285.34 Telephones : Headquarters Coh.4-1000 $430.79 Box €oh.4-0700 .106.13 Box Coh.4-0703 101.93 Chief's Residence Coh. ^-0060 114.60 753.45 Chief's Expenses 87.45 Dues : Mass.Chiefs of Police As- sociation $5.00 Internat.Assn.Chiefs of Police 10.00 New England Police Revol- ver League 10.00 Eastern States Police Ra- dio League 5.00 New England Assn.Chiefs of Police,Inc 5.00 Police and Sheriffs'Assoc.3.00 38.00 Meals for Prisoners 68.89 Ammunition 55.58 Legal Medical Examinations 15.00 Signs: New Signs $215.05 Repairs to Signs 97.00 312.05 Typewriter Service 24.00 Extra Detail Expense 4.70 Maintenance of Police Cars and Ambulance : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze $1,410.83 Repairs and Equipment ..1,931.29 66 Annual Report,Town of Coh asset,1951 Tires,Tubes and Chains .606.19 Batteries 102.45 Insurance 443.23 Roof Light and Siren 85.33 Laundry Service 26.70 4,606.02 $39,617.36 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 2.69 $39,620.05 POLICE DEPARTMENT —PURCHASE NEW CRUISING CAR Appropriation $1,300.00 Expenditure: Studebaker 4 Door Sedan —Serial #8140339,Motor #V-36389 —with Equipment $1,300.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT —INSTALLATION OF TOILETS Brought forward from 1950 $320.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $320.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT Appropriation $59,894.13 Refund 1.58 Expenditures: Chief —Joseph L.Oliver, salary $4,500.00 Deputy Chief —Clarence S. Reddy,salary 1,185.03 Drivers'Salaries: Cornelius J.O'Brien,Cap- tain $3,800.00 Edward B.Matthewson ..3,400.00 Charles C.Philbrook 3,138.24 Ellery C.S.Sidney 3,400.00 James Happenny 2,288.30 Frederick N.Edwards ...3,400.00 Walter C.Wheelwright ..3,400.00 Thomas W.Hernan,Jr...3,400.00 George E.Casey 3,400.00 Ralph Perroncello 3,300.00 Charles Piepenbrink 3,055.79 Ernest J.Sullivan 3,055.79 67 $59,895.71 $5,685.03 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 David R.Marks 1,064.03 Frank S.Wheelwright ...1,046.45 Provisional Drivers'Salaries: Richard P.Oliver ....$245.56 Charles Piepenbrink 144.21 Ernest J.Sullivan 144.21 41,148.60 533.98 Call Men (paid on percentage basis): (For detail,see end of report)5,290.30 Other Employees : (For detail,see end of report)96.00 Equipment: Apparatus $140.35 Hose 490.00 Equipment for Men 522.06 Refilling Extinguishers and Supplies 62.07 Automatic Fire Escape with Cable 56.01 Volt Battery 4.20 Justrite Safety Can .....3.71 1 _1000 Watt,iS.U.Port- able Generator,A.C....244.00 Radio Equipment and Re- pairs 189.67 1,712.07 Maintenance of Trucks and Chief's Car : Repairs and Equipment . . $553.26 Gasoline,Oil,Anti-freeze .505.40 Tires,Tubes and Chains . . 117.00 Insurance 285.64 Batteries 66.85 1,528.15 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds : Repairs $424.12 Laundry 124.78 House Supplies .........459.52 Insurance 217.80 Sign repainted and relet- tered 25.00 American Flag 7.80 1,259.02 Fuel 1,191.60 Lights 451.56 Stationery,Printing and Postage 72.16 Telephones : Central Station —Coh. 4-0260 $136.98 Central Station —Coh. 4-0214 139.16 Engine #2 Station —Coh. 4-0054-R 41.70 Engine #2 Station —Coh. 4-0054-W 63.13 68 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Engine #3 Station—Coh. 4-0054 26.95 Engine #3 Station—Coh. 4-0582 106.33 Chief's Residence —Coh. 4-0417 121.30 635.55 111.70Chief's Expenses Dues: New England Assn.of Int. Assn.of Fire Chiefs .. . $6.00 Nat.Fire Protec.Assn...12.50 New England Assn.of Fire Chiefs 3.00 Fire Chiefs'Club of Mass.3.00 Fire Chiefs'Club of Ply- mouth County 1.00 25.50 23.60FirstAidBooks First Aid Kit 3.78 Medical Services for Firemen's Injuries .9.00 Typewriter Service 3.00 1 —Steel Letter File 50.91 Chair and Seat Repaired 60.00 $59,891.51 Balance to Revenue ... , 4.20 $59,895.71 FIRE DEPARTMENT —PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH 500 GALLON PUMP Brought forward from 1950 $360.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $360.00 NEW CENTRAL FIRE STATION COMMITTEE Brought forward from 1950 $5,000.00 No Expenditure —Balance carried forward to 1952 $5,000.00 HYDRANT SERVICE,ETC. Appropriation $11,625.00 Expenditures : Town of Cohasset,Water Department, services $10,575.00 Hingham Water 'Company,services 975.00 $11,550.00 69 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Balance to Revenue 75.00 $11,625.00 HYDRANT RENTAL —LAMBERT'S LANE Brought forward from 1950 $75.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $75.00 HYDRANT RENTAL—CEDAR STREET Brought forward from 1950 $75.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $75.00 HYDRANT RENTALS —KING STREET AND CHIEF JUSTICE.CUSHING HIGHWAY Brought forward from 1950 $193.75 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $193.75 HYDRANT RENTALS —FIVE HYDRANTS Brought forward from 1950 $121.87 Expenditure : Hingham Water Company,services ....$75.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency,by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3,1951,Article 30 46.87 $121.87 HYDRANT INSTALLATION —PUMPING STATION Brought forward from 1950 $187.35 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency,by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $187.35 WIRE DEPARTMENT Appropriation $6,245.00 Expenditures : Superintendent —Herbert Williams,Sr., salary $3,800.00 Labor (For detail,see end of report)...461.75 Telephones : Herbert Williams,Sr.'s residence $47.60 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 E.Parker Malley's resi- dence 79.04 126.64 Expenses to Meetings 9.40 Dues —Internat'l Munic.Signal Assn. Inc 5.00 Maintenance of Truck : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-freeze .$177.71 Tires,Tubes and Chains .25.40 Repairs 19.10 Insurance 56.20 Rent of Garage 60.00 338.41 Employers'Liability Insurance 205.75 Tools and Repairs 74.44 100 —4 Pin Douglas Fir Crossarms ...299.15 1 —E.A.Control and 2 E.P.Flashers ..400.00 Electrical Supplies and Equipment ....506.92 $6,227.46 Balance to Revenue 17.54 $6,245.00 WIRE DEPARTMENT —PURCHASE OF A NEW TRUCK Appropriation $3,800.00 Expenditures: 1 Model F4 Serial No.F-4R-ISR-14533 Ford Deluxe Cab and Chassis $1,854.65 1 Kiley Alarm and Service Body G.M.S.96 1,945.00 $3,799.65 Balance carried forward to 1952 ,..35 $3,800.00 SEALING OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Appropriation $676.53 Expenditures : Sealer —Alfred W.Pratt,salary $428.29 Travel Allowance 80.00 Telephone —Alfred W.Pratt's residence 36.24 Storage of Tank 10.00 Insurance on Equipment 10.00 Testing Equipment 18.00 $582.53 Balance to Revenue 94.00 __$676.53 71 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 INSECT PEST EXTERMINATION —MOTH SUPPRESSION Appropriation $'6,337.32 Expenditures: Superintendent —Roscoe G. Pratt,salary $2,608.32 Labor (For detail,see end of report)2,316.00 $4,924.32 Insecticide 751.21 Hardware and Tools 20.75 Maintenance of Trucks : Gasoline,Oil,Antl-freeze .$33.22 Rent of Garage 84.00 117.22 Electric Service 14.62 Employers'Liability Insurance 313.79 200'1/2"and 50'1"High Pressure Spray Hose 195.00 $6,336.91 Balance to Revenue .4I $6,337.32 ERADICATION OF DUTCH ELM DISEASE Appropriation $3,013.45 Transfer from Reserve Fund 2,180.00 $5,193.45 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)...$2,332.50 Insecticide 113.30 200'^x"High Pressure Spray Hose 186.00 Stationery 1.03 Hardware and Tools 64.03 Employers'Liability Insurance 313.77 $3,010.63 Balance to Revenue 2.82 Balance carried forward to 1952 .2,180.00 $5,193.45 TREE WARDEN —SALARY Appropriation $793.16 Expenditure: Roscoe G.Pratt,Tree Warden $793.16 TREE WARDEN —EXPENSES Appropriation $4,827.00 72 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Refund 10.68 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)...$2,582.75 Telephone —Roscoe G.Pratt's residence 87.69 Hardware and Tools 595.16 Maintenance of Trucks : Repairs $495.53 Tires,Tubes and Chains ..131.30 Gasoline,Oil,Anti-freeze .323.11 Public Liability,Fire and Theft Insurance 123.59 Battery Charger 27.50 Registration Fees 10.00 1,111.03 Rent of Garage 60.00 Employers'Liability Insurance 313.78 Insecticide 75.90 Expenses to Meetings 6.00 Typewriter Service 1.35 Electric Service 2.92 $4,836.58 Balance to Revenue 1.10 $4,837.68 $4,837.68 TREE WARDEN SPECIAL —CLEARING TREES FOR FIRE ALARM Appropriation $400.00 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$390.00 Gasoline and Oil for Truck 4.38 Hardware and Tools 1.00 $395.38 Balance to Revenue 4.62 $400.00 FOREST FIRES Appropriation $1,285.50 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report).. . $212.50 Forest Fire Patrol,Charles R.Stover, services 123.75 Expenses at Meetings 15.85 Maintenance of Trucks : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-freeze $96.86 Repairs and Supplies ....163.22 Fire and Theft Insurance 2.83 262.91 73 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Hose —300'IVs"S.J.Forestry Hose ..178.44 Equipment and Supplies : Leice Neiville Alternator .$217.00 Apparatus 183.71 All Other 61.97 462.68 Refilling Fire Extinguishers 6.75 $1,262.88 Balance to Revenue 22.62 $1,285.50 BOUNTIEiS Appropriation $50.00 Expenditure : Seal (1)$5.00 Balance to Revenue 45.00 $50.00 CIVIL DEFENSE Appropriation $13,128.72 Expenditures : Clerical .Services: Jeanne G.Dorrance,serv- ices $425.00 Helen A.Higgins,services 22.50 Virginia D.Leiserson, services 120.00 Martha J.Montes,services 12.00 Elizabeth B.VanBuskirk, services 9.00 Joan Small,services ...240.00 $828.50 Telephone —CO 4-1127 108.13 Travel Expenses 51.76 Typewriter (Balance)65.00 Office Furniture 50.00 Maintenance of Headquarters: Janitor —John E.Sladen, services $26.50 Electric Services 26.46 Janitor Supplies 2.39 Fuel 144.39 Insurance 119.25 Repairs 782.76 1,101.75 Moving Furniture 3.00 Traffic Belts 150.00 Identification Tags and Arm Bands 93.52 Auxiliary Police Badge 6.50 Radio Equipment —Police Department .2,887.50 74 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Radio Equipment —Fire Department ..4,356.22 Installation Radio Equipment —Police Department 100.00 Stationery,Postage and Printing 339.01 Installation Radio Equipment —Fire Department 135.00 1 Station Receiver FMR-17B 250.00 All Other Radio Equipment and Repairs 900.59 Electrical Repairs to Communication Equipment 57.93 $11,484.41 Balance to Revenue .1,644.31 $13,128.72 CIVIL DEFENSE —OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Transfer from Reserve Fund $65.55 Expenditure: Walter H.Lillard,Attendance at Staff College of Federal Civil Defense Ad- ministration,Olney,Maryland $65.55 SHELL FISH CULTIVATION Brought forward from 1950 $376.75 No Expenditure,Balance carried forward to 1952 $376.75 BOARD OF HEALTH GENERAL —SALARIES Appropriation $1,300.00 Expenditures : N.M.Hurwitz $500.00 Frederick W.Sullivan 400.00 Edward E.Tower 400.00 $1,300.00 BOARD OF HEALTH GENERAL —EXPENSES Appropriation $2,028.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 250.00 $2,278.00 Expenditures: Telephones : N.M.Hurwitz,residence .$48.00 Frederick L.Sullivan,resi- dence 36.00 Edward T.Tower,resi- dence 60.00 $144.00 Travel Allowance 185.00 75 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Contagious Diseases —Hospital 874.50 Storing Serum 25.00 Well Baby Clinic: Stewart H.Clifford,M.D., services $420.00 John P.Hubbell,Jr.,M.D., services 455.00 Laundry 20.00 Supplies .75 895.75 Vital Statistics: Births $6.75 Deaths 11.00 17.75 Immunization Clinic : Supplies $18.47 Marion S.Fernald,M.D., services 50.00 Fannv James,services .. . 10.00 78.47 Storage of Equipment 48.00 Equipment 4.50 $2,272.97 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 5.03 $2,278.00 TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL —BRAINTREE,MASS. Appropriation from Revenue $9,046.32 Expenditure: Treasurer of Norfolk County $9,046.32 INSPECTION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN DENTAL DISPENSARY Appropriation $1,833.21 Expenditures : Dentist —William G.Matteson,Jr.,sal- ary $1,713.21 Dental Supplies 115.65 $1,828.86 Balance to Revenue 4.35 $1,833.21 DISTRICT NURSE AND OTHER NURSING SERVICES Appropriation $2,200.00 Expenditure: Cohasset Social Service League,Inc....$2,200.00 76 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 OXYGEN AND AMBULANCE SUPPLIES Appropriation S300.00 Expenditure : Supplies $269.25 Balance to Revenue 30.75 $300.00 INSPECTION OF ANIMALS Appropriation $144.21 Expenditure : Inspector —Matthew Carr,V.S.,salary $144.21 INSPECTION OF SLAUGHTERING Appropriation S62.70 Expenditure: Inspector —Leonard F.Lawrence,salary $62.70 INSPECTOR OF MILK AND VINEGAR Appropriation $297.08 Expenditures : Milk Inspector —Charles E.Frates,sal- ary $214.16 Telephone —Charles E.Frates,residence 15.00 Travel Allowance 24.00 Chemical Analysis 43.50 $296.66 Balance to Revenue .42 $297.08 REFUSE AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL —TOWN DUMP Appropriation S3,648.87 Transfer from Reserve Fund 461.88 Refunds 117.47 $4,228.22 Expenditures: Superintendent —Charles R.Stoddard, salary $2,648.87 Vacation Period —Charles J.McAuliff e, services 101.86 Pay Roll (For detail,see end of report) . 152.79 Telephone —Charles R.Stoddard's resi- dence 45.10 Electric Service 14.92 Equipment 48.25 Maintenance of Truck : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-freeze $165.73 Insurance 71.98 77 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Battery 22.45 Repairs 65.85 Tires and Tube 66.15 Registration Fee 3.00 395.16 Employers'Liability Insurance 201.88 Burying Animals 8.00 Repairs to Pump 12.50 Road Improvement —Bulldozer,Trucks and Gravel 335.00 Loader Service 60.00 75'5'chain link fence installed 175.00 Insurance on Building and Equipment ..25.65 $4,224.98 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 3.24 $4,228.22 REFUSE AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL —TOWN DUMP WATER SUPPLY,ETC. Brought forward from 1950 $173.08 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $173.08 _ CARE OF BROOKS AND STREAMS,DRAINING OF PONDS, JAMES BROOK,STRAITS POND,CAT DAM,ETC. Appropriation $2,404.03 Transfer from Reserve Fund 305.66 $2,709.69 Expenditures: James Brook and Streams : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$1,212.50 Carlos A.Tanger,Care of Gates 128.50 Employers'Liability In- surance 136.46 Equipment and Supplies .47.66 Travel Allowance 40.00 Sign Service 6.00 Repairs to Gate 188.70 $1,759.82 Straits Pond: Fitzpatrick and Happenny, Care of Gates $256.98 Labor (For detail,see end of report)75.00 Paint 4.10 78 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Bulldozer Service 20.00 356.08 Cat Dam: Thomas A.Brown,Care of Gates $128.50 Labor (For detail,see end of report)158.75 Repairs to Gates 53.25 340.50 Care of Other Gates and Streams: Spri ng and South Main Street —Frank J.Mig- liaccio,services $18.06 Pleasant Street —William E.Tilden,services 45.14 Treat's Pond —Abraham J.Antoine,services ...45.14 Margin Street —Ellery C. S.Sidney,services 45.14 Valine's Meadow—Charles R.Jason,services 33.86 Off Atlantic Avenue — Harry H.Ritter,serv- ices 62.70 250.04 $2,706.44 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 3.25 $2/70 9.69 ERADICATION OF MOSQUITOES Appropriation $800.00 Expenditure : Commonwealth of Massachusetts —State Reclamation Board $800.00 JAMES BROOK —REPAIR SIDE WALL OF CULVERT Brought forward from 1950 $150.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $1 50.00 CAT DAM BRIDGE REPAIRS Brought forward from 1950 $4,000.00 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1952 $4 ,000.00 HIGHWAYS GENERAL—SALARY Appropriation $4,500.00 79 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Expenditure: Highway Surveyor —William T.Barnes $4,500.00 HIGHWAYS GENERAL—MAINTENANCE Appropriation $32,450.00 Refunds 32.25 $32,482.25 Expenditures: Pay Roll (For detail,see end of Report) : Labor $11,671.25 Trucks 1,790.00 $13,461.25 Telephone —William T.Barnes'resi- dence 84.76 Broken Stone,Gravel,etc 1,400.97 Sand 120.75 Equipment and Repairs 1,219.63 Tarvia and Bituminous Concrete: Trimount Bituminous Products —27,792 gal- lons Tar $4,414.28 Old Colony Crushed iStone Company —34.05 tons Bituminous Concrete ...204.30 Bradford Weston,Inc.— 348.18 tons Bituminous Concrete 2,006.84 6,625.42 Maintenance of Trucks,Trac- tor and Roller: Repairs and Equipment .$3,489.58 Gasoline,Oil,Anti-f reeze 1,738.65 Tires,Tubes and Chains .2,236.92 Insurance 454.18 Batteries 237.95 8,157.28 Fountain Decorations 66.65 Fence Repairs 69.22 Cement,Lime and Culverts 534.71 Lumber 250.53 Paint and Oil 23.80 Employers*Liability Insurance 466.35 $32,481.32 Balance to Revenue .93 $32,482.25 HIGHWAYS GENERAL —CHAPTER 90 GENERAL LAWS Brought forward from 1950 $9,999.00 80 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Expenditures: Parking Area at Sandy Beach : Contractor —P.Lanzillotta and Sons $9,139.73 Posts and Signs 378.00 $9,517.73 Balance carried forward to 1952 481.27 $9,999.00 HIGHWAYS —IMPROVEMENT OF ATLANTIC AVENUE Brought forward from 1950 $800.00 Transferred to Revenue,by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3,1951,Article 22 $800.00 HIGHWAYS GENERAL —CHAPTER 90 GENERAL LAWS Appropriation $10,000.00 Expenditures : Parking Area at Sandy Beach : Contractor —P.Lanzillotta and Sons $10,000.00 HIGHWAYS GENERAL —CHAPTER 90 GENERAL LAWS SANDY BEACH PARKING AREA Appropriation $10,000.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 250.00 Temporary Loan Anticipating Receipts from State and County 750.00 $11,000.00 Expenditures : Contractor —P.Lanzillotta and Sons . . $10,159.56 Catch Basins,Culvert Frames and Grates 341.39 Advertising for Bids 14.80 149 Posts 484.25 $11,000.00 HIGHAVAYS —INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES ON POND STREET Appropriation $7,000.00 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$567.50 Pipe,Fittings and Culverts 2,893.84 Trucks,Bulldozer,Tractor,Digger : Joseph W.Rosano $2,686.00 William T.Barnes 415.00 3,101.00 Engineering —Lewis W.Perkins and Son,services 301.16 81 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Bottom and Radius Blocks,Plates,Rings, etc 134.15 $6,997.65 Balance carried forward to 1952 .2.35 $7,000.00 HIGHWAYS GENERAL—PURCHASE OF NEW TRUCK Appropriation $3,000.00 Expenditure : 1 1951 F6 Cab and Chassis complete with Anthony Hydraulic Dump Body — Model F-C 134"W.B.,Motor #BISR 15191 $3,000.00 HIGHWAYS —SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL, SANDING STREETS Appropriation $13,750.00 Refund 8.00 $13,758.00 Expenditures : Pay Rolls (For detail,see end of report): Labor $6,225.50 Trucks 3,596.00 $9,821.50 Tools and Equipment 367.66 Sand 199.62 New Plows 304.50 Repairs to Plows 145.25 Rock Salt and Calcium Chloried 324.50 2 Model #20 Brokol ,Sand Spreaders ...570.00 Employers'Liability Insurance 207.41 Maintenance of Trucks and Tractor : Repairs $961.82 Gasoline,Oil,Anti-f reeze 428.02 Tires,Tubes and Chains .405.86 Batteries 20.30 1,816.00 $13,756.44 Balance to Revenue 1.56 $13,758.00 HIGHWAYS —STREET LIGHTING Appropriation $10,928.00 Expenditures : Brockton Edison Co.,for Street Lighting including 407 100-Cp.Incand.,16 250-Cp.Incand.,27 600-Cp.Incand. 82 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Semi-Orna.,2 600-Cp.Incand.White- Way,3 250-Cp.Incand.Semi-Orna.,4 300 Watt Floodlights,7 400-Cp.In- cand.Semi-Orna.,7 400-Cp.Incand. White-Way,25 75-Watt $10,601.44 Beacons 145.76 $10,747.20 Balance to Revenue 180.80 _$10,928.00 HIGHWAYS —MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT AT MARION WAY Brought forward from 1950 $62.80 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $62.80 HIGHWAYS —STREET SIGNS,FOUNTAINS AND HIGHWAYS UNDER SELECTMEN Appropriation $600.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 412.00 $1,012.00 Expenditures : Repairs to Signs $787.38 New Signs 207.65 Hardware Supplies 9.19 $1,004.22 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 7.78 $1,012.00 HIGHWAYS —STREET PAINTING Appropriation $700.00 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report).$325,00 Paint 172.10 Supplies 8.90 Employers'Liability Insurance 36.47 Fire and Theft Insurance on Equipment 3.15 $545.62 Balance to Revenue 154,38 $J0 0.O HARBOR MAINTENANCE Appropriation $2,851.98 83 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Expenditures: Harbor Master —Edward J.Antoine, salary $171.32 Assistant Harbor Master —Bernard J. Salvador,salary 85.62 Labor (For detail,see end of report)..1,830.00 Equipment and iSupplies 136.48 Repairs to Equipment 12.75 Barrels 80.00 Paint and Oil 147.49 Lumber 202.92 Employers'Liability Insurance 55.08 Wrecker Service 22.50 Mason Repairs to Sea Wall 96.80 Grounds 5.00 $2,845.96 Balance to Revenue C.02 $2,851.98 PUBLIC WELFARE —GENERAL ADMINISTRATION —SALARIES Appropriation $1,738.64 Expenditures : Norman Card '.$351.64 Ira B.P.Stoughton 1,035.39 Everett W.Wheelwright 351.61 $1,738.64 PUBLIC WELFARE —GENERAL ADMINISTRATION —EXPENSES Appropriation $949.10 Expenditures: Welfare Agent —Mary E. Oliver,salary $600.00 Clerk —Barbara A.Dion, salary 300.00 $900.00 Postage,Stationery and Printing 17.92 Travel Expenses 15.27 Dues —Mass.Assn.of Relief Officers . . 3.00 Office Supplies 3.36 Typewriter Service 3.00 $942.55 Balance to Revenue 6.55 $949.10 84 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 PUBLIC WELFARE —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $13,000.00 Expenditures : Groceries and Provisions $806.94 Fuel and Oil 167.41 Board and Care 25,35 Medicine and Medical Attendance 1,844.90 Cash Grants to Individuals 6,535.65 Disability Cash Grants 255.03 Rent 123.15 Shoes and Clothing 225.66 Relief by : Cities $1,799.16 State 628.53 Towns 236.69 2,664.38 Hardware Supplies 5.03 $12,653.50 Balance to Revenue 346.50 $13,000.00 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE —ADMINISTRATION Appropriation $3,083.67 Brought forward from 1950 438.73 Receipts from Federal Government 1,743.61 $5,266.01 Expenditures : Welfare Agent,Mary E.Oli- ver,salary $2,175.00 Clerk —Barbara A.Dion, salary 1,000.00 $3,175.00 Telephone 110.98 Stationery,Printing,Postage 81.77 Travel Expenses 83.30 1951 Social Service Index 12.31 Typewriter Service 3.55 Maintenance Services to Adding Ma- chine 16.40 Office Repairs 299.13 $3,782.44 Balance to Revenue 1,420.02 Balance carried forward to 1952 .63.55 _$5,266.01 OLD AGE ASiSISTANCE —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $33,000.00 85 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Brought forward from 1950 1,718.80 Refunds 231.15 Receipts from Federal Government 24,666.75 $59,616.20 Expenditures : Cash Grants to Individuals $53,582.55 Relief by Cities 408.06 $53,990.61 Balance to Revenue 2,645.42 Balance carried forward to 1952 2,980.17 $59,616.20 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN —ADMINISTRATION Appropriation $229.61 Brought forward from 1950 730.49 Receipts from Federal Government 694.68 $1,654.78 Expenditures : Welfare Agent —Mary E. Oliver,salary $600.31 Clerk —Barbara A.Dion, salary 280.94 $881.25 Stationery,Printing,Postage 2.67 Travel Expenses 26.75 Dues : Mass.Assn.of Relief Officers 2.00 Office Repairs 6.73 $919.40 Balance to Revenue 229.61 Balance carried forward to 1952 .505.77 $1,654.78 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $16,000.00 Brought forward from 1951 2,681.57 Refunds ^113.40 Receipts from Federal Government '5,692.05 $24,487.02 Expenditures : Cash Grants to Individuals $13,925.08 Balance to Revenue 10,345.00 Balance carried forward to 1952 .216.94 ^24,487.02 86 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 VETERANS'BENEFITS —ADMINISTRATION Appropriation $1,529.40 Expenditures: Director —Edward A.Mulvey,salary .$677.16 Clerk —Marguerite Barrett,salary ...704.26 Stationery and Postage 6.00 Telephone —Edward A.Mulvey's resi- dence 48.00 Travel Expense 10.20 $1,445.62 Balance to Revenue 83.78 $1,529.40 VETERANS'BENEFITS —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $6,000.00 Expenditures : Cash Grants to Individuals $923.10 Fuel 57.63 Groceries and Provisions 121.25 Medicine and Medical Attendance ......118.49 Funeral 148.00 Burial Agent's Fee 2.00 Rent 120.00 $1,490.47 Balance to Revenue 4,509.53 $6,000.00 SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES SCHOOLS —GENERAL MAINTENANCE Appropriation $175,076.25 Refund 10.50 Transfer from Reserve Fund 3,300.00 $178,386.75 Expenditures : School Committee: Dues —Mass.Assn.of School Committees ....$15.00 Travel Expenses 21.25 Advertising 13.80 Appraisal —Guy Mell- gren,Jr.,services 12.00 $62.05 General : iSupt.—William Ripley,Jr., salary 3,900.00 Clerical .Services : Mary M.Mulvey,salary 2,204.00 Helen Hughes,services 40.00 87 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Jean F.Higgins,serv- ices 15.50 Attendance Officer —Hec- tor J.Pelletier,salary..110.00 Printing,Stationery,Postage 109.35 Travel Expenses 109.07 Superintendent Expenses: Dues: American Assn.of School Administra- tors 10.00 Mass.Assn.of Supts. Schools 2.00 Massachusetts Second- ary School Princi- pals'Association ..5.00 6,504.92 Telephones : High School — Cohasset 4-0290 $266.83 Riplev Road School — Cohasset 4-0054 .......154.53 High School Pay Station — Cohasset 4-7039 6.85 Teachers'Salaries:(For detail,see end of report) High $35,881.82 Elementary 72,957.28 Text and Reference Books : High $690.19 Elementary 1,640.82 Supplies : High $4,745.38 Elementary 4,636.06 Libraries : Clerical Services (For de- tail,see end of report).$13.70 Books 223.01 Transportation (For payrolls,see end of report): High $5,160.42 Elementary 9,929.60 Janitor Services (For detail,see end of report): High $3,164.59 Elementary 7,446.95 Lights : High $987.94 88 428.21 108,839.10 2,331.01 9,381.44 236.71 15,090.02 10,611.54 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Elementary 2,224.37 3,212.31 Fuel: High $1,263.46 Elementary 2,266.48 3,529.94 Repairs : High $'605.39 Elementary 3,723.29 4,328.68 Janitor Supplies: High $250.45 Elementary 1,010.52 1,260.97 Grounds : High $38.90 Elementary 906.45 945.35 Furniture : Elementary ;1,381.40 Cartage 848.48 New Equipment 978.16 Diplomas and Graduation Exercises ...192.06 Insurance 3,587.92 Employers'Liability Insurance 207.51 Health: Salaries and Services (For detail,see end of report)$2,970.00 Supplies 174.25 3,144.25 Tuition 692.96 Miscellaneous Printing 574.29 $178,369.28 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 17.47 $178,386.75 SCHOOLS —LUNCHES Appropriation $6,400.00 Receipts from Federal Government 2,103.76 Lunch Receipts 13,766.98 Brought forward from 1950 3,298.22 Refund '13!l7 $25,582.13 Expenditures : Salaries (For detail,see end of report):$6,548.17 Supplies 13,982.88 $20,531.05 Balance carried forward to 1952 ..5,051.08 $25,582.13 89 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 SCHOOLS —OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Appropriation $100.00 Expenditure : William Ripley,Jr.—Expenses to Atlan- tic City,N.J.,to National Convention of School Administrators $97.43 Balance to Revenue 2.57 $100.00 SCHOOLS —RIPLEY ROAD SCHOOL LIGHTING SYSTEM Appropriation $4,000.00 Expenditure: Electrical Installations —Bosworth & Beal,Inc.,Contractor $3,997.13 Balance carried forward to 1952 2.87 $4,000.00 SCHOOLS —INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT RIPLEY ROAD SCHOOL Brought forward from 1950 $1,312.00 Transferred to Revenue by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 17,1951,Article 26 $1,312.00 SCHOOLS —RIPLEY ROAD SCHOOL ADDITION Brought forward from 1950 $576.29 Expenditure : 2 #130 Tables $68.00 Balance carried forward to 1952 508.29 $576.29 SCHOOLS —RIPLEY ROAD SCHOOL HEATING AND VENTILATION Brought forward from 1950 $6,751.92 Expenditures : Engineering —Alfred Y.Christie,serv- ices $309.50 Electrical Contractor —A.L.Butler ..3,852.08 1 General Electric Furnace and Boiler Cleaner 171.25 Welding Gas Door 9.50 Painting Boiler Room 210.00 $4,552.33 90 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Transferred to Revenue by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 17,1951,Article 26 2,199.59 $6,751.92 SCHOOLS —CON,STRUCTION OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL Brought forward from 1950 $387,885.66 Receipts from Bond Issue 75,000.00 Refunds 179.30 $463,064.96 Expenditures : Clerical Services : Mary M.Mulvey,services $44.75 Jean F.Higgins,services 30.00 $74.75 Resident Engineer —Julius Nolte,serv- ices 3,500.00 Contractor —Volpe Contractor Company 328,950.08 Architect —Edgar T.P.Walter,serv- ices and expenses 10,574.02 Insurance 773.90 Engineering Services : Allen Engineering Co... . $21.53 The Thompson &Lichtner Co 15.00 Lewis W.Perkins &Son 365.60 Cleverdon,Varney &Pike 2,711.11 Arthur A.&Sidney N. Shurcliff 82.61 3,195.85 Fuel 1,469.89 Sign Painting 228.00 Painting Sprinkler Pipes,Cement Floor, West Corridor 330.00 Additional Services on Sprinkler System 531.50 Grounds and Landscaping : Advertising for Bids $9.00 500'Chain Link Fence In- stalled—Security Fence Company 1,171.92 11 Cable Posts and 2 An- chor Blocks 43.75 Mason Installation of Traf- fic Signs 39.70 Erection of Stone on Grounds 50.00 Constructing Walk and Bi- tuminous Concrete — William T.Barnes 630.00 Field Hockey Play Area and Grounds —Eastern 91 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Tree &Landscape Corp., Contractor 8,513.00 Landscaping,Plants and—Bay State Nurseries, Contractor 4,494.50 14,951.87 Equipment : Dental Room $2,877.13 Typewriter Room 1,410.45 Lavatories 3,323.64 Class Rooms 14,746.69 Janitors 2,418.91 Library 536.95 Cafeteria 12,585.67 Home Economics Room ..8,741.12 Gymnasium 6,864.86 Vocational 1,436.37 Office 2,859.38 Auditorium 18,573.80 Health 796.30 Laboratory 8,800.82 Hallways and Corridors .1,041.86 Shades 1,629.96 Lockers 3,667.58 Teachers'Rooms 1,180.58 Signs 255.10 Bicycle Racks 185.95 93,933.12 Installation of Acoustical Tile at Cafe- teria 555.00 Rubber Matting for Auditorium 600.00 Plumbing Installation on Boilers 285.00 1 Bronze Tablet 3'x2'Installed 324.50 Installation Duplex Receptacles 65.00 Furniture 587.40 $460,929.88 Balance carried forward to 1952 2,135.08 $463,064.96 SCHOOLS —ATHLETIC FUND Brought forward from 1951 $446.48 Refund 7.50 Receipts during 1951 504.60 Expenditures : Official Services (For detail,see end of report)$343.00 Equipment and Supplies 357.47 Custodian —William H.McArthur, services 15.00 92 $958.58 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Collector of Internal Revenue —Admit- tance Taxes 32.82 Commissioner's Fee 18.00 Printing 9.25 Dues —South Shore League 9.00 $784.54 Balance carried forward to 1952 174.04 $958.58 LIBRARIES —GENERAL MAINTENANCE Appropriation $12,100.00 Expenditures: Paul Pratt Memorial Library : Rev.Fred V.Stanley, Treasurer $11,369.21 Telephone —Paul Pratt Memorial Library 73.62 Telephone —Beechwood Branch Library 57.17 $11,500.00 Nantasket Library : Arthur L.Clark,Treasurer 600.00 $12,100.00 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED TOWN COMMONS AND PARKS —GENERAL Appropriation $3,619.80 Interest received from Robert Charles Billings Fund ..28.76 Interest received from Billings-Pratt Fund 25.00 Expenditures: Town Commons: Labor (For detail,see end of report)$2,200.00 Employers'Liability In- surance 92.07 Repairs to Mowers Gasoline and Oil for Mow- ers 19.85 23.74 Equipment and Supplies. Repairs to Equipment ... Small Parks: Labor (For detail,see end of report) Repairs to Mower 20.00 16.50 1,135.00 3.50 $3,673.56 $2,372.16 1,138.50 93 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Billings -Pratt Park : James W.Rosano Contract Mowing 97.50 $3,608.16 Balance to Revenue 65.40 $3,673.56 BEECHWOOD BALL FIELD Appropriation $750.00 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)...$410.00 James W.Rosano —Contract Mowing .227.50 Employers'Liability Insurance 23.32 $660.82 Balance to Revenue 89.18 $750.00 TOWN COMMON POND EDITH M.BATES TRUiST FUND Brought forward from 1950 $2.99 No Expenditures—Carried forward to 1952 $2.99 WHEELWRIGHT PARK TRUST FUND INCOME Brought forward from 1950 $284,63 Interest received during 1951 375.00 $659.63 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$275.00 2 Signs 25.00 Employers'Liability Insurance ........27.88 $327.88 Balance carried forward to 1952 331.75 $659.63 WADLEIGH PARK TRUST FUND INCOME Brought forward from 1950 $149.51 Interest received during 1951 125.00 $274.51 Expenditures : (3are of Park —Anthony Emanuello,sal- ary $75.00 1 Hand Mower 33.35 $108.35 94 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Balance carried forward to 1952 166.16 $274.51 PERKINS CEMETERY TRUST FUND Brought forward from 1950 $5.61 Transferred from Fund 215.00 Expenditures : Care of Cemetery —Anthony Emanuello, salary $175.00 Plumbing Repairs 16.54 Loam 12.00 Lawn Seed and Supplies 6.50 Water Service 8.22 $220.61 $218.26 Balance carried forward to 1952 2.35 $220.61 CEDAR ,STREET CEMETERY TRUST FUND INCOME PERPETUAL CARE Brought forward from 1950 $1.46 Transferred from Fund 35.00 Expenditure: Cutting and Trucking Grass $29.50 Balance carried forward to 1952 6.96 $36.46 $36.46 MILLIKEN-BANCROFT FIELD Appropriation $1,738.50 Expenditures: Superintendent —Joseph M.Sullivan, salary $313.50 Labor (For detail,see end of report)..930.00 Employers'Liability Insurance 31.50 Repairs to Mowers 31.00 Gasoline and Oil for Mowers 8.10 Supplies and Equipment 119.35 Lime 27.25 Hand Lawn Mower 36.50 Plumbing Repairs 98.22 Tractor and Truck Service ,45.00 Tennis Court Maintenance 55.00 Repairs to Equipment 10.00 95 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Paint and Oil 31.38 $1,736.80 Balance to Revenue 1.70 $1,738.50 CONSTRUCTION OF A FOOT PATH FROM NEW HIGH SCHOOL TO MILLIKEN-BANiCROFT FIELD Transfer from Reserve Fund $1,400.00 Expenditure : William T.Barnes,Contractor $1,400.00 DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND INDEMNIFICATION Appropriation $1,000.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 51.00 $1,051.00 Expenditures: Medical Examination $5.00 Various Persons —Damage Claims ....1,046.00 $1,051.00 NORTH COHASSET PLAYGROUND Appropriation $440.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 48.82 $488.82 Expenditures : Labor and Services (For detail,see end of report)$226.00 Loam 80.00 Engineering Services 1.62 Equipment 25.00 Cement and Sand 8.15 Bulldozer Service 13.00 Stone Dust 21.87 Mason Service 32.00 Supplies ,14.91 Repairs to Dam 11.07 Chain Link Fence 35.00 Pipe 20.20 $488.82 MEMORIAL DAY AND OTHER HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS Appropriation $960.00 96 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Transfer from Reserve Fund 228.39 $1,188.39 Expenditures : Memorial Day: Band Services $283.75 Collations 123.46 Wreaths and Flower Deco- rations 143.50 Flag 96.00 Stationery and Postage ..34.01 Supplies 10.40 $691.12 Dedication of New High School : Printing Dedication Programs,Tickets, and Invitation Cards 228.39 Christmas Celebration: Labor (For detail,see end of report)70.00 Electrical Supplies 147.04 Laurel Roping 16.00 233.04 $1,152.55 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 35.84 $1,188.39 RETIREMENT FUND —TO COUNTY SYSTEM Appropriation $4,584.40 Expenditure : Treasurer —Norfolk County Retirement Board $4,584.40 PENSION —CHAPTER 820 GENERAL LAWS 1950 Appropriation $400.00 No Expenditure,balance carried forward to 1952 $400.00 INCREASE OF PENSION —ELEANOR T.DOWNS Appropriation $200.00 Expenditure : Eleanor T.Downs —Pension $200.00 RETIREMENT FUND —JAMES L.HAPPENNY Transfer from Reserve Fund $572.90 Expenditure : James L.Happenny —Retired $572.90 97 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TOWN HISTORY COMMITTEE EXPENSES Brought forward from 1950 $486.25 No Expenditure,balance carried forward to 1952 $486.25 TOWN REPORTS Appropriation '$2,365.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 326.92 $2,691.92 Expenditures: Printing 1450 Town Reports —Sander- son Bros $1,575.45 Delivering Town Reports 33.95 Printing 1650 Valuation Lists —Sander- son Bros.98P.80 Travel Expenses 9.72 Binding Town Reports 84.00 _$2,691.92 TOWN CLOCK Appropriation $169.03 Transfer from Reserve Fund 190.00 $359.03 Expenditures : Care of Town Clock —Nelson C.Pratt, services $87.86 Contract Painting 240.00 $327.86 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 31.17 $359.03 TOWN FLAG Appropriation $393.06 Expenditures: Care of Town Flag —Nelson C.Pratt, services $302.14 2 8'xl2'American Flags 51.00 $353.14 Balance to Revenue 39.92 $393.06 UNCLASSIFIED ITEMS Appropriation $50.00 98 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Expenditures : Employers'Liability Insurance $37.61 Balance to Revenue 12.39 $50.00 HONOR ROLL Appropriation $75.00 Expenditures : Painting —Royal A.Bates,services ....$15.00 Repairs 10.00 American Flags 19.00 $44.00 Balance to Revenue 31.00 $75.00 ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES NORTH COHASiSET POST OFFICE BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING Appropriation $325.00 Expenditures : Repairs $68.91 Janitor Supplies 6.00 Insurance 79.50 Water Service 16.00 $170.41 Balance to Revenue 154.59 $325.00 BATES BUILDING Appropriation $385.05 Expenditures : Repairs $60.83 Insurance 136.19 $197.02 Balance to Revenue 138.03 $335.05 MUNICIPAL GARAGE Appropriation $181.95 Expenditures: Electric Services $21.06 Fuel 32.70 99 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Insurance 60.01 $113.77 Balance to Revenue 68.18 $181.95 BEECHWOOD SCHOOL BUIILDING Appropriation $96.60 Expenditures: Insurance $29.28 Labor —Jerome C.Lincoln,services ...10.00 $39.28 Balance to Revenue 57.32 $9G.60 GOVERNMENT ISLAND REAL ESTATE Appropriation $2,835.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 150.00 $2,985.00 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)...$450.00 Repairs 1,222.62 Beach Improvement 250.00 Insurance 49.46 Employers'Liability Insurance 3.03 Signs 24.00 Wrecker Service 7.50 Hardware and Supplies 44.19 Life Guard —Robert H.iSweeney,serv- ices 128.57 $2,179.37 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 150.00 Balance to Revenue 655.63 $2,985.00 GOVERNMENT ISLAND REAL ESTATE —PLANS LOCKER BUILDING Brought forward from 1950 $489.20 No Expenditure,balance carried forward to 1952 $489.20 OSGOOD SCHOOL BUILDING Transfer from Reserve Fund $815.66 100 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Expenditures: Repairs $168.77 Insurance 645.51 $814.28 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 1.38 $815.66 GUILD HALL BUILDING Appropriation .$1,402.00 Exnenditures : Janitor Supplies $26.78 Repairs 333.79 Fuel 304.79 Insurance 335.85 Water Service 23.00 Labor —Eustis A.James,services ....20.00 $1,044.21 Balance to Revenue 357.79 $1,402.00 PARKING PLACE MAINTENANCE Appropriation $350.00 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)...$40.00 Lumber for fence 5.80 $45.80 Balance to Revenue 304.20 $350.00 CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING PLACE Brought forward from 1950 $639.75 Expenditure: Contract —Joseph W.Rosano,balance due $639.75 COMMITTEE FOR INVESTIGATION OF WATER SYSTEM Brought forward from 1950 $102.44 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency,by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $102.44 VETERANS'HOUSING PROJECT —POND STREET Brought forward from 1950 $29.34 101 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency,by- vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 3, 1951,Article 30 $29.34 VETERANS'HOUSING PROJECT —INSTALLATION OF WATER SYSTEM Brought forward from 1950 $1,428.80 Expenditures : Pipe and Fittings $759.23 Contract installing water mains —Gino Rugani 465.00 $1,224.23 Balance carried forward to 1952 204.57 $1,428.80 CEMETERIES —MAINTENANCE Appropriation $2,840.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 200.00 $3,040.00 Expenditures : Superintendent —Charles E.Henry, services $2,439.28 Labor (For detail,see end of report)..225.00 Telephone —Charles E.Henry's resi- dence 76.27 Electric iService 8.25 Repairs to Mowers 93.09 Gasoline and Oil for Mowers 13.93 Tools and Equipment 33.54 Employers'Liability Insurance 61.73 Plumbing Repairs 4.60 Grass Seed and Fertilizer 40.60 1 Lawn Mower 33.35 $3,029.64 Balance to Reserve Fund Over- lay Surplus 10.36 $3,040.00 CEMETERIES —VETERANS'GRAVES Appropriation $1,026.22 Expenditures: Cohasset Central Cemetery: Philip L.Towle,Treasurer $375.00 Loam 35.00 $410.00 102 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Woodside Cemetery: Roscoe A.Bowser,serv- ices $171.00 Employers'Liability In- surance 3.90 174.90 Beech wood Cemetery: Labor (For detail see end of report)$395.00 Repairs to Mower 9.75 Employers'Liability In- surance 4.00 408.75 $993.65 Balance to Revenue 32.57 $1,026.22 IMPROVEMENT,EMBELLISHMENT AND ENLARGEMENT OF WOODSIDE CEMETERY Brought forward from 1950 $114.53 No Expenditure,carried forward to 1952 $114.53 CEMETERY —PERPETUAL CARE OF WOODSIDE CEMETERY Interest received from Perpetual Care Funds $210.72 Expenditure: Charles E.Henry,services $210.72 INTEREST —GENERAL Appropriation $15,602.50 Expenditures : The Second National Bank of Boston: 1%%School Loan Bonds —Ripley Road School Addition $79,000.00 ...$1,330.00 1%%School Loan Bonds —Construc- tion of New High School $812,000.00 13,772.50 1^/4%Highway Chapter General Laws—Temporary Loan 177 days 4.60 $15,107.10 Balance to Revenue 495.40 $15,602j0 LAND COURT PROCEEDING EXPENSES COHASSET HARBOR Brought forward from 1950 $325.00 No Expenditure,carried forward to 1952 $325.00 103 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 LAND COURT PROCEEDING EXPENSES KING STREET Brought forward from 1950 $200.00 No Expenditure,carried forward to 1952 $200.00 LAND COURT PROCEEDING EXPENSES BEECHWOOD SCHOOL Brought forward from 1950 $159.19 No Expenditure,carried forward to 1952 $159.19 RE-LOCATION OF BORDER STREET —LAND DAMAGES Appropriation $2,942.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 499.00 Refund 875.00 $4,316.00 Expenditures: Various Persons —Land damage claims $3,441.00 County of Norfolk —Reimbursement for payment to persons 875.00 $4,316.00 LAND DAMAGEiS OR TAKINGS —DEPOT COURT Appropriation.$1.00 No Expenditure,carried forward to 1952 $1.00 LAND DAMAGES OR TAKINGS —PARKING PLACE Appropriation $1.00 No Expenditure,carried forward to 1952 $1.00 WATER DEPARTMENT Appropriation $39,700.00 Expenditures : Commissioners'Salaries: A.Fred Petersen $200.00 Homer A.Severne 200.00 Bartlett A.Tyler 200.00 $600.00 Administration : Supt.,Thomas F.Culliney, salary $4,200.00 Collector —John H.Win- ters,Jr.,salary 256.22 Collector —Gordon E. Flint,salary 143.78 Clerks : Robert F.But- man,s'vices $312.00 104 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Margaret L. Sullivan or Margaret L. Dwyer,serv- ices 1,484.00 Stationery and Postage .. Printing and Advertising . Dues —New England Works Association Telephones : Headquarters Coh.4-0170 $115.57 Pumping Sta. Coh.4-0057 92.91 Thos.F.Culli- ney s resi- dence,Coh. 4-0422-M ..63.52 1,796.00 331.38 293.85 6.00 272.00 Collectors'Bonds 115.72 Rubber Stamp 2.33 Copy of Lien 1.56 Travel Expenses 9.75 Maintenance of Headquarters: Janitor Supplies $34.78 Fuel 212.86 Repairs 1.20 Electric Service 13.12 Insurance 38.86 Janitor —John E.Sladen, services 120.00 General : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$1,820.87 Pipe and Fittings 366.65 Meters and Fittings 612.64 Equipment 1,041.09 Freight 5.39 Employers'Liability In- surance 640.86 Repairs to Equipment ....13.00 Compressor Service 64.00 Lumber 15.12 Other Supplies 71.94 Service Connections : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$1,534.25 Pipe and Fittings 2,050.79 Repairs to Equipment .. . 22.95 Truck Service 10.00 7,428.59 420.82 4,651.56 105 3,901.71 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Machinery Cutting Water Main Pipes 50.00 Excavating Service 25.00 Compressor Service 169.00 Other Supplies 39.72 Pumping Station : Engineers'Services (For detail,see end of report)$10,462.10 Labor (For detail see end of report)173.63 Oil,Waste and Supplies .471.34 Fuel 439.12 Repairs 202.71 Electric Service 5,371.74 Pipe and Fittings 23.45 China Tank Complete 19.05 Repairs to DeLaval Pump 85.00 Other Supplies 43.17 17,291.31 572.81 Maintenance of Truck : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-freeze $261.03 Repairs 107.74 Tires,Tubes,Chains .....135.96 Insurance 65.08 Registration Fee 3.00 Purification : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$73.75 Supplies 2,537.71 2,611.46 $37,478.26 Balance to Water Estimated Re- ceipts 2,221.74 $39,700.00 WATER DEPARTMENT —MATURING DEBT Appropriation $16,000.00 Expenditures : The Second National Bank of Boston: 1%%Water Loan Bonds,Principal Maturing April 15,1951 $12,000.00 11/2%Water Mains Bonds,$2,000.00 each Maturing June 1,1951 and October 1,1951 4,000.00 $16,000.00 WATER DEPARTMENT —INTEREST ON WATER LOANS Appropriation $7,052.50 106 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Expenditures : The Second National Bank of Boston : 13/4%Water Loan Bonds on $367,000.00 $6,317.50 11/2 %Water Mains Bonds on $50,000.00 735.00 _$7,052.50 PURCHASE OF COHASSET WATER COMPANY Brought forward from 1950 $577.32 No Expenditure,carried forward to 1952 $577.32 WATER DEPARTMENT —EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS, DEVELOPING ADDITIONAL WELL FIELDS,ETC. Brought forward from 1950 $27,389.84 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)...$340.00 Pipe and Fittings 5,308.24 Equipment 359.84 Meters 462.00 Contractors : Layne-New York Co.,Inc.$7,731.00 Louis C.Bailey 2,700.00 Gino Rugani 2,694.90 Towle Electrical Co.,Inc.391.20 13,517.lf) Installation electric service equipment — Brockton Edison Company 265.00 Legal Services —Storey,Thorndike, Palmer &Dodge 50.00 Stone Wall Repairs at Pump House 36.20 Lumber,Cement,Concrete Blocks,etc...77.02 Road Improvement 196.00 $20,611.40 Balance carried forward to 1952 6,778.44 _$27,389.84 WATER DEPARTMENT —EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS AT ROYAL BARRY WILLS DEVELOPMENT Appropriation $2,500.00 Expenditures : Pipe and Fittings $2,340.44 Balance carried forward to 1952 159.56 $2,500^0 LOANS,MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS,BONDS,OR NOTES FROM REVENUE Appropriation $56,000.00 107 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Expenditures: The Second National Bank of Boston : Construction of New High School Bonds, maturing April 15,1951 $50,000.00 Riplev Road School Addition Loan Bonds,maturing April 15,1951 6,000.00 $56,000.00 AGENCY Appropriation —State and County Taxes : State : State Parks and Reservations $811.34 State Audit of Municipal Accounts .. . 584.71 Nantasket Beach Maintenance 671.77 $2,067.82 County: County Tax $19,068.02 County Treasurer —Dog Licenses .. . 1,013.40 20,081.42 Deductions : Federal Withheld Taxes $30,720.16 Blue Cross and Blue Shield 4,058.41 Retirement 8,636.25 43,414.82 Liquor License Applications Advertising 69.00 Veterans'Housing Project —Recordings,etc 14.24 Total Agencies $65,647.30 TRUSTS Cemetery (Woodside)Perpetual Care $350.00 Schools —Scholarship (Nichols Fund)40.00 Levi T.Lincoln,Treasurer Beechwood Cemetery: Interest on Williams Lot $1.88 Transfer from John Pratt Fund 10.00—11.88 Total Trusts $401.88 REFUNDS Poll Taxes: 1951 $4.00 Personal Taxes : 1951 73.63 Real Estate Taxes: 1950 $216.71 1951 912.03 1,128.74 Motor Vehicle Excise and Trailer Taxes: 1950 $140.22 108 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 1951 1,432.45 1,572.67 Water Department : 1949 Water Rates $11.90 172.83 58.00 1950 Water Rates 1951 Water Rates 242.73 400.00Veterans'Housing Project —Sale of Real Estate Cancellation Application for Second Hand Motor Ve- hicle Li(3ense 10.00 Cemetery —Care of Lots and Graves 1.35 al Refunds ^^Tot $3,433.12 TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR 1951 $1,366,109.03 RESERVE FUND Appropriation $15,000.00 Transfers made to the following Accounts: Account la Advisory Committee $169.70 Account Id Job Classification and Salary Survey Committee 150.00 Account 4 Town Treasurer Expenses ..410.00 Account 5 Tax Collector Expenses 360.75 Account 6 Assessors'Expenses 165.00 Account 11 Town Hall 350.00 575.00Account12PoliceDepartment Account 17a Eradication of Dutch Elm Disease .2,180.00 Account 19c Civil Defense —Out of State Travel 65.55 Account 20 Board of Health General Ex- penses 250 00 Account 23 Refuse and Garbage Disposal—Town Dump .461.88 Account 24 James Brook,Straits Pond, Cat Dam,etc 305.66 Account 25c Highways —Chapter 90 G.L., Sandy Beach Area 250.00 Account 28 Street Signs —Selectmen ...412.00 Account 83 Schools —Maintenance 3,300.00 Account 38a Construction Foot Path From New High School to Milli- ken-Bancroft Field 1,400.00 Account 38b Damages to Persons and Property 51.00 Account 38c North Cohasset Playground 48.82 Account 39 Memorial Day and Other Le- gal Holidays,and Other Celebrations 228.39 Account 39d Retirement Fund —James L.Happenny 572.90 Account 40 Town Reports 326.92 109 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Account 41 Town Clock 190.00 Account 44d Government Island Real Es- tate 150.00 Account 44f Osgood School Building 815.66 Account 46 Cemeteries —Maintenance ..200.00 Account 48d Border Street —Land Dam- ages 499.00 $13,888.23 Balance to Reserve Fund Overlay Surplus 1,111.77 \$15,000.00 NET FUNDED OR FIXED»DEBT Loan and Rate Due Amount Total Construction New High School 1%%1952 $50,000.00 1953 50,000.00 1954 50,000.00 1955 50,000.00 1956 46,000.00 1957 46,000.00 1958 46,000.00 1959 46,000.00 1960 46,000.00 1961 46,000.00 1962 46,000.00 1963 46,000.00 1964 46,000.00 1965 42,000.00 1966 41,000.00 1967 36,000.00 1968 36,000.00 1969 36,000.00 1970 32,000.00 <fift^7 000 no Ripley Road School Addition 1^A%1952 $6,000.00 1953 6,000.00 1954 6,000.00 1955 6,000.00 1956 5,000.00 1957 5,000.00 1958 5,000.00 1959 5,000.00 1960 5,000.00 1961 5,000.00 1962 5,000.00 1963 5,000.00 1964 5,000.00 1965 4,000.00 -$73,000.00 Purchase of Cohasset Water Com- nanv I'^'a^/c 1952 $14,000.00 14,000.001953 1954 14,000.00 110 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Extension of Water Mains,etc.1^/^% 1955 14,000.00 1956 14,000.00 1957 14,000.00 1958 14,000.00 1959 14,000.00 1960 14,000.00 1961 14,000.00 1962 14,000.00 1963 14,000.00 1964 14,000.00 1965 14,000.00 1966 14,000.00 1967 14,000.00 1968 14,000.00 1969 14,000.00 1970 13,000.00 1971 10,000.00 1972 10,000.00 1973 10,000.00 1974 10,000.00 1975 10,000.00 1976 10,000.00 1977 10,000.00 1978 10,000.00 1979 10,000.00 $355,000.00 1952 $4,000.00 1953 4,000.00 1954 4,000.00 1955 4,000.00 1956 4,000.00 1957 4,000.00 1958 4,000.00 1959 4,000.00 1960 4,000.00 1961 2,000,00 1962 2,000.00 1963 2,000.00 1964 2,000.00 1%5 2,000.00 $46,000.00 Total Debt $1,311,000.00 111 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 INTEREST REQUIREMENTS ON PRESENT TOWN DEBT d 1 1^o o c 9! IS OT3 2 «U II n il III 1^ Year 6^Sc^^ai ^^ 1952 $14,253.75 $1,225.00 $6,090.00 $675.00 $22,243.75 1953 13,378.75 1,120.00 5,845.00 615.00 20,958.75 1954 12,503.75 1,015.00 5,600.00 555.00 19,673.75 1955 11,628.75 910.00 5,355.00 495.00 18,388.75 1956 10,788.75 813.75 5,110.00 435.00 17,147.50 1957 9,983.75 726.25 4,865.00 375.00 15,950.00 1958 9,178.75 638.75 4,620.00 315.00 14,752.50 1959 8,373.75 551.25 4,375.00 255.00 13,555.00 1960 7,568.75 463.75 4,130.00 195.00 12,357.50 1961 6,763.75 376.25 3,885.00 142.50 11,167.50 1962 5,958.75 288.75 3,640.00 112.50 10,000.00 1963 5,153.75 201.25 3,395.00 82.50 8,832.50 1964 4,348.75 113.75 3,150.00 52.50 7,665.00 1965 3,578.75 35.00 2,905.00 22.50 6,541.25 1966 2,852.50 2,660.00 5,512.50 1967 2,135.00 2,415.00 4,550.00 1968 1,505.00 2,170.00 3,675.00 1969 875.00 1,925.00 2,800.00 1970 280.00 1,688.75 1,968.75 1971 1,487.50 1,487.50 1972 1,312.50 1,312.50 1973 1,137.50 1,137.50 1974 962.50 962.50 1975 787.50 787.50 1976 612.50 612.50 1977 437.50 437.50 1978 1979 262.50 87.50 262.50 87.50 $131,110.00 $8,478.75 $80,911.25 $4,327.50 $224,827.50 112 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 o»->or)0«or^.cM »-«m r«s o •--o ON CO tfu oa S guucu:^ Q < 1 ^^ sb •O IN 128 'o «c <«lO *-o .2 -*5 U M ^0)3 «M •» "So $< "o «^= c-^i o 8 i=>^"g to U h-Q.3 3 Ou fl M O 0)o Si! 1> 3 I <o •-es es « •O CO f-CO c o E E o '^^ "D o ii c s?; 9) -a c lU UJ |2 o o o o .r J, <?- ^0><I. o 0-5 0)0)o "o O "5 </>to CO U|l- o >UJ U IE o .2 in o a E-D<<-D < -§<O o c -5 .2 <^ W w ^"^CO CO '^N. 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O C «O O >-. o o E in C "5 «/>9i 9-0 -c ._w 3 O C O 11 „ £'3 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Trust Funds in Custody of Town Treasurer as of January 1,1952 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Arthur N.Milliken Recreation Fund : On hand January 1,1951 $52.46 Dividends earned in 1951 1.31 Balance on hand January 1,1952 $53.77 Robert Charles Billings Fund : On hand January 1,1951 $1,150.00 Dividends earned in 1951 28.76 $1,178.76 Received by the Town in 1951 and cred- ited to Town Commons and Parks Gen- eral Account 28.76 Balance on hand January 1,1952 $1,150.00 Billings-Pratt Park Fund: On hand January 1,1951 $1,000.00 Dividends earned in 1951 25.00 $1,025.00 Received by the Town in 1951 and cred- ited to Town Commons and Parks Gen- eral Account 25.00 Balance on hand January 1,1952 $1,00 0.00 H.W.Wadleigh Park: On hand January 1,1951 $5,000.00 Dividends earned in 1951 125.00 $5,125.00 Received by the Town in 1951 and cred- ited to the Wadleigh Park Trust Fund Income Account 125.00 Balance on hand January 1,1952 $5,000.00 Wheelwright Park Fund : On hand January 1,1951 $15,000.00 Dividends earned in 1951 375.00 $15,375.00 125 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Received by the Town in 1951 and cred- ited to Wheelwright Park Trust Fund Income Account 375.00 Balance on hand January 1,1952 $15,000.00 Edith M.Bates Fund : On hand January 1,1951 $1,233.11 Dividends earned in 1951 31.01 Balance on hand January 1,1952 j l^64^12^ SCHOOLS Riplev Fund: On hand January 1,1951 $1,312.57 Dividends earned in 1951 33.00 Balance on hand January 1,1952 $1,345.57 James W.Nichols School Prize Fund: On hand January 1,1951 $2,163.72 Dividends earned in 1951 53.92 $2,217.64 Received by the Town in 1951 and cred- ited to James W.Nichols School Prize Fund —Trust Fund Income Account 40.00 Balance on hand January 1,1952 $2,177.64 POST WAR REHABILITATION FUND On hand January 1,1951 $345.72 Dividends earned in 1951 8.69 Balance on hand January 1,1952 $354.41 PERPETUAL CARE —CEMETERY LOTS On hand January 1,1951 at Cohasset Sav- ings Bank $8,366.45 Lots added in 1951 : Catherine I.Salvador,Lot 105,Section B 100.00 Velma R.Melin,Lot 60,Section A 100.00 Est.Pauline Warren,Lot 128,Section F 150.00 $8,716.45 Dividends earned in 1951 209.18 $8,925.63 Received by the Town and credited to Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Fund Income Account 209.18 126 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Balance on hand January 1,1951 at Cohasset Savings Bank ..$8,716.45 On hand January 1,1951 at Rockland Trust Company $102.19 Dividends earned in 1951 1.54 $103.73 Received by the Town and credited to Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Fund Income Account 1.54 Balance on hand January 1,1952 at Rockland Trust Company $102.19 BEECHWOOD CEMETERY Thomas and Almira Williams : On hand Januarv 1,1951 at Cohasset Savings Bank $75.00 Dividends earned in 1951 1.88 $76.88 Paid to Levi T.Lincoln,Treasurer,in 1951 1.88 Balance on hand January 1,1952.Cohas- set Savings Banks S75.00 John Pratt : On hand Januarv 1,1951 at Cohasset Savings Bank $241.89 Di\adends earned in 1951 6.06 $247.95 Paid to Levi T.Lincoln,Treasurer,in 1951 10.00 Balance on hand Januarv 1,1952 at Co- hasset Savings Bank \$237.95 CEDAR STREET CEMETERY On hand Januarv 1,1951 at Cohasset Sav- ings Bank .'$1,087.04 Dividends earned in 1951 27.34 $1,114.38 Received by Town in 1951 and credited to Cedar Street Cemetery Trust Fund In- come Account 35.00 Balance on hand Januarv 1,1952 at Cohasset Savings Bank .. .'$1,079.38 127 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 NORTH COHASSET CEMETERY Charles A.Perkins Cemetery Fund: On hand January 1,1951 at Cohasset Savings Bank $17,050.10 Dividends earned in 1951 427.04 $17,477.14 Received by Town in 1951 and credited to Charles A.Perkins Cemetery Trust Fund Income Account 215.00 Balance on hand January 1,1952 at Cohasset Savings Bank ..$17,262.14 128 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 DETAILS FROM PAYROLLS 1951 Elections and Registrations Election Officers Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Ahearn,Louise M. Barrett,Marguerite Bowser,Grace W. Browne,Mildred T. Deegan,Charles Del Grosso,Chauncey Downs,Frances Enos,Helena F. Gillis,Marjorie K. Grassie,Mary N. Hetue,Harry A. Jason,Louise S. Jerome,Elizabeth L. Keegan,Mamie E. Lapham,Ziba T. Lawrence,Emma F. >12.50 Lee,Elizabeth A.20.00 9.36 Marks,Charles 12.51 12.50 Marks,Manuel A.12.50 12.50 Migliaccio,Mary D.12.50 20.00 Monteiro,Adelaide E.2.50 12.50 Parker,E.Lawrence,Jr.12.51 12.50 Pattison,Frank 0.12.50 12.50 Pratt,Ora H.20.00 12.50 Rego,Virginia 20.00 16.25 Rosano,Anthony J.12.50 20.00 Silvia,Thomas J.12.50 16.25 Sweeney,Henry E.32.51 20.00 Trott,Rosilla W.6.88 13.75 Whittaker,Leonora K.20.00 12.51 Wilbur,Eleanor R.12.50 12.50 Janitors Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Antoine,Abraham J.$25.00 Silvia,Alfred M. McArthur,William H.25.00 Fire Department CALL MEN Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls $450.03 10.00 $60.00 Antoine,Abraham J.$220.82 Antoine,Edward J.153.92 Burke,William F.,Capt.210.78 Clark,Arthur L.,Capt.163.95 Culliney,Thomas F.187.37 Dyment,John 214.13 Emanuello,Anthony 107.09 Fitzpatrick,Edward J.260.96 Frates,Alfred E.133.85 Frates,Charles W.187.37 Freeman,Austin L.160.61 James,Ezekiel 173.99 James,Rufus A.247.58 Leonard,Richard F.180.68 Lincoln,Jerome C.160.61 Lincoln,Lawrence F.153.92 Malley,Edward P.,Capt.150.57 McAuliffe,William F.127.16 Oliver,Manuel F.127.16 MacLean,Edwin A.113.78 Pagliaro,Stephen 133.85 Poland,William E.127.16 Reddy,Clarence S.Jr.93.82 Salvador,Bernard J.214.13 Salvador,Louis E.73.75 Silvia,Joseph A.187.37 129 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Somerville,Arthur Stevens,Malcolm H. Stover,Charles R. Studley,Ralph 100.40 Wheelwright,Frank S.183.85 107.09 160.61 140.54 Williams,Herbert,Jr.207.44 McArthur,William H.173.99 $5,290.30 OTHER EMPLOYEES Names and Amounts they appeared on the Payrolls Burdick,William W. Grassie,Paul A. $50.00 40.00 Stover,Charles R..00 .00 Wire Deparlinent Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Malley,E.Parker $178.60 Wheelwright,Everett W.,Jr, Mitchell,Fred Sullivan,M.Joseph 89.30 17.10 Williams,Charles H.,Sr. 81.25 95.50 $461.75 Insect Pest Extermination -Moth Suppression Names and Amounts as they api eared on the Payrolls Kennedy,Henry B.20.00 James,John F.40.00 Jason,Kenneth R.20.00 LaRosa,Joseph 50.00 Martin,William J.30.00 McPherson,John W.10.00 Pattison,Harry A.80.00 Salvador,Manuel E.60.00 Sargent,Chester H.40.00 Sargent,Richard J.140.00 Silvia,Walter A.50.00 Sweeney,Donald H.10.00 Sweeney,John H.141.25 Sweeney,Robert H.20.00 The F.A.Bartlett Tree Expert Co.284.75 Tilden,William E.20.00 Ainslie,Lawrence W. Andrews,Carlton W. Barrows,Fred E. Bates,J.Lewis Cadose,Foster Coyne,Philip W. Curtis,John J. Eastman,Henry R. Damon,George L. Deegan,Robert P. Dunlop,George W. Ferreira,Milton J. Figueiredo,Lawrence Figueiredo,Ralph A. Grassie,Ernest A. Grassie,George L. Grassie,John S. Grassie,Ernest A. Higgins,Earl W.,Sr. Keating,James M. A. $20.00 430.00 40.00 55.00 50.00 40.00 20.00 60.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 86.25 183.75 40.00 10.00 35.00 70.00 10.00 50.00 30.00 $2,316.00 Insect Pest Extermination —Eradication of Dutch Elm Disease Name-,and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Ahearn,Austin L.$92.50 Ainslie,Lawrence W.85.00 Andrews,Carlton W.488.75 Coyne,Phillip W.188.75 Deegan,Robert P.10.00 Dunlop,George W. Higgins,Earl W.,Sr. Ferreira,Milton J. Figueiredo,Lawrence Figueiredo,Ralph A. 70.00 10.00 20.00 150.00 20.00 130 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Grassie,George L. Jason,Kenneth R. Kennedy,Henry B. Kohlmeyer,George LaRosa,Joseph L. Salvador,Manuel E Sargent,Richard J. Silvia,Walter A. W. 85.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 42.50 95.00 115.00 10.00 Sweeney,Donald H. Sweeney,John H. Sweeney,Robert H, The F.A.Bartlett Tree Expert Co. Tilden,William E. Tree Warden,General Names and Amount.s a^tiiey aiJi.eared on the Payrolls Ahearn,Austin L.$5.00 Ainslie,Lawrence W.155.00 Andrews,Carlton W.570.00 Bates,J.Lewis 10.00 Coyne,Phillip W.90.00 Curtis,John M.15.00 Deegan,Robert P.30.00 Dunlop,George W..196.25 Eastman,Henry R.225.00 Ferreira,Milton J.70.00 Figueiredo,Lawrence A.125.00 Grassie,Clarence M.10.00 Grassie,George L.55.00 Higgins,Earl W.,Sr.20.00 James,John F.10.00 Jason,Kenneth R.15.00 Jednick,Frank Keith,James Kennedy,Henry B. LaRosa,Joseph McPherson,John W. Salvador,Frank A. Salvador,Manuel E. Sargent,Chester H. Sargent,Clifton F. Sargent,Edgar iS. Sargent,Richard J. Stover,Charles E.,Jr. Sweeney,John H. Sweeney,Robert H. Tree Warden,Special Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$195.00 Sargent,Clifton F.195.00 Forest Fires Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Antoine,Abraham J.,Jr.,$2.50 Antoine,Abraham J.,Sr.2.50 Bates,Howard 1.25 Casey,George E.2.50 Edwards,Frederick N.17.50 Grassie,Paul A.13.75 Hernan,Thomas W.,Jr.12.50 James,Rufus A.8.75 Litchfield,Edward L.1.25 Litchfield,Harold 1.25 Malley,Edward P.2.50 McLean,Edwin 1.25 McPherson,John W.1.25 Migliaccio,Nicholas 7.50 Muncey,John 2.50 Pattison,Frank 0.37.50 Perroncello,Ralph 5.00 131 10.00 140.00 10.00 525.00 130.00 $2,332.50 3.75 24.00 30.00 10.00 40.00 20.00 110.00 10.00 122.50 1.25 378.75 10.00 201.25 20.00 $2,582.75 $390.00 Piepenbrink,Charles 21.25 Salvador,Bernard J.2.50 Shyne,Kevin 2.50 Sidney,Ellery C.S.3.75 Silvia,William B.2.50 Stover,Charles R.10.00 Studley,Ralph R.1.25 Sullivan,Ernest J.13.75 Sullivan,M.Joseph 1.25 Sullivan,Richard J.3.75 Tyler,Bartlett A.2.50 Wheelwright,Frank S.22.50 Wheelwright,Walter C,Jr.1.25 Williams,Herbert,Jr.2.50 $212.50 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Refuse and Garbage Disposal —Town Dump Karnes and Amovints as they appeared on the Payrolls McAuliffe,Charles J.$152.79 Care of Brooks and Streams,Draining of Ponds, Straits Pond,James Brook,Cat Dam,etc. Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Bates,J.Lewis Bates,Roval A. Coyne,Phillip W. Donovan,Robert E. Eastman,Henry R. Figueiredo,Lawrence A. Grassie,Ernest A. Grassie,John S. Grassie,Paul A. Grassie,Patrick Grassie,Stephen H. Grassie,Thomas F. Henry,Charles E. James,Eustis A. James,John F. Kennedy,Charles H. Kennedy,John LaFlamme,H.M. Lagrotteria,James Highways,General Expense LABOR Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls $263.75 Lawrence,Bernard 50.00 181.25 McAuliffe,Charles J.10.00 80.00 McMahon,Clarence R.50.00 10.00 Mitchell,Fred 50.00 8.75 Pattison,Harry A.20.00 70.00 Peirce,Chester W.55.00 10.00 Ritter,Harry H.20.00 40.00 Silvia,August 10.00 30.00 Silvia,Joseph M.20.00 50.00 Silvia,Manuel P.90.00 35.00 Silvia,Matthew L.2.50 40.00 Spinzolla,Samuel 5.00 60.00 Stoddard,Charles R.20.00 10.00 Sullivan,George E.10.00 30.00 Sweeney,John H.30.00 10.00 Tilden,William E.10.00 20.00 5.00 5.00 Williams,Charles H.,Sr.35.00 $1.,446.25 Ahearn,Austin L.,Sr.$35.00 Antoine,Abraham J.,Jr.10.00 Barnes,John T.760.00 Barnes,William T.,Jr.105.00 Bates,Edwin P.10.00 Brown.George J.395.00 Bufalo,Gaetano 30.00 Butman,Charles E.50.00 Cook,Lawrence 5.00 Covne.Philip W.720.00 Donovan.Robert E.10.00 Dunlap,George A.,Jr.10.00 Eastman.Henrv R.50.00 Damon,George L.110.00 Deegan.Charles J.60.00 Dion,Richard 5.00 Dowding,William H.15.00 Edwards.William 20.00 Emanuello,Paul V.20.00 Figueiredo,Ralph A.70.00 Fitzpatrick.Edward J.20.00 Grassie,Antoine 10.00 Grassie,Ernest A.145.00 Grassie,John S.40.00 Grassie,Thomas F.10.00 Hernan,Donald C.175.00 Higgins,Earl W.,Sr.15.00 Hines,Robert 10.00 James,Arthur F.30.00 James,Douglas 10.00 James,Eustis A.10.00 James,John F.300.00 James,Norman 30.00 Jason,Charles R.20.00 Jednick.Frank 490.00 Jones.Warren W.110.00 Kearns,Oliver 80.00 Kellev,Donald L.20.00 Kennedy,Charles H.10.00 Kennedy,John 40.00 Kurtz,Leo S.250.00 LaRosa,Joseph 10.00 132 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 LaFlamme,H.M. Lawrence,Bernard Lincoln,Jerome C. Litchfield,Harold Loverin,"George B. McAuliffe,Charles J. McAuliffe,William F. McAuliffe,William F., McMahon.Clarence R. McNeil,Charles A.,Jr. Meallo,Frank Meehan,James Mitchell,Fred Mitchell,Russell H. Pape,Robert S. Ring,Arthur D. Ritter,Harry H. Rosano,Anthony J. Rosano,Joseph W. Jr 255.00 Rosano,Rocco W.55.00 1,465.00 Sargent,Chester H.10.00 10.00 Sargent,Raymond C.20.00 12.50 Silvia,August 585.00 50.00 Silvia,Charles F.10.00 1,125.00 Silvia,Joseph M.95.00 40.00 Silvia,Manuel P.2,035.00 10.00 Silvia,Walter A.385.00 20.00 Smith,Clifford H.10.00 12.50 Sorrentino,Louis 20.00 30.00 Souther,Nathan 15.00 30.00 Spinzola,Samuel J.10.00 360.00 Stover,William E.,Jr.166.25 20.00 Sweeney,James M.10.00 40.00 Tibbetts,Vernon E.5.00 50.00 Tilden,William E.10.00 190.00 Tower,Richard B.60.00 25.00 Tubman,George D.60.00 40.00 $11,671.25 TRUCKS Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls $140.00 Rosano,Joseph W.Barnes,William T. Barnes,William T.Jr.260.00 Eastman,Henry R.140.00 Feola,H.N.140.00 Holly Hill Farm,tractor 100.00 Pape,H.S.40.00 Pape,Robert S.40.00 140.00 Rosano,Joseph W.,bulldozer 150.00 Rosano,Joseph W.,shovel 410.00 Rosano,Rocco 130.00 Sestito,V.V.100.00 $1,790.00 Highways,Snow and Ice Removal,Sanding Streets LABOR Name:-and Amounts as they api eaieJ on the Payrolls Ahearn,Austin L.,Sr.$20.00 Ainslie,Robert 45.00 Andrews,Carlton W.,Jr.5,00 Antoine,Abraham J.,Jr.75.00 Antoine,Abraham J.20.00 Barnes,John T.222.50 Barnes,William T.,Jr.20.00 Barrett.James 27.50 Blair,Harry D.120.00 Bufalo,Gaetano 20.00 Carpenter,George D.60.00 Coyne,Philip W.40.00 Curtis,John M.60.00 Curtis,John S.97.50 Deegan,Charles J.145.00 Deegan,Robert P.20.00 Dion,Paul V.10.00 Donovan,Joseph H. Doncvan,Joseph S. Donovan,Robert E. Dowding,William H. Dunlap,George W.,Jr. Dunn,George F. Eastman,Henry R. Edwards,William Esposito,Joseph Faria,Edward F. Figueiredo,Joseph P. Figueiredo,Lawrence A. Figueiredo,Louis E. Figueiredo,Ralph A. Figueiredo,William R. Fitzpatiick,Edward J. Frates,Norman J. 20.00 20.00 20.00 65.00 5.00 20.00 32.50 20.00 30.00 32.50 10.00 20.00 10.00 32.50 25.00 90.00 7.50 133 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Grassie,Albert M.5.00 Grassie,Antome 30.00 Giassie,Ernest A.10.00 Grassie,George L.22.50 Grassie,John S.130.00 Grassie,Norman G.20.00 Grassie,Thomas F.58.75 Gray,Schuyler E.30.00 Guerra,Thomas 5.00 Gunviiie,Kobert P.6.25 Happenny,James L.40.00 Happenny,Leo J.62.50 Henry,Charles E.20.00 Hernan,Donald C.20.00 Hevwood,Robert 10.00 Higgins,Earle W.30.00 Huntwork,Frederick L.87.50 James,Arthur F.10.00 James,Douglas C.87.50 James,Eustis A.102.50 James,John F.30.00 James,Norman F.20.00 James,Rufus A.65.00 Jason,Charles E.10.00 Jason,Charles R.10.00 Jason,Kenneth R.20.00 Jason,Norman S.10.00 Jerome,Thomas F.20.00 Jones,Ashley F.27.50 Kearns,Oliver 55.00 Kellev,Donald L.95.00 Kennedy,Charles H.20.00 Kennedy,John 50.00 Kimball,John H.40.00 Laflamme,H.Monty 87.50 Lagrotterio,James 10.00 Lantz,Henry 35.00 LaRosa,Joseph 60.00 Laugelli,Joseph 10.00 LeClair,Anselm 10.00 LeClair,Hadley 147.50 Lincoln,Jerome C.30.00 Lincoln,Lawrence F.30.00 Litchfield,Donald W.10.00 Litchfield,Harold W.,Jr.10.00 Litchfield,William A.10.00 Loverin,George B.20.00 MacLean,Frederick A.31.25 Maree,Robert E.65.00 Marks,David R.20.00 McArthur,William H.20.00 McAuliffe,Charles J.20.00 McAuliffe William F.20.00 McXamara,John J.30.00 McNeil,Michael 20.00 McPherson,John W.20.00 Meallo,Frank 20.00 Meallo,J oseph 10.00 Meehan,James L.40.00 Migliaccio,Frank J.7.50 Migliaccio,Nicholas D.10.00 Mitchell,Fred 91.25 Mitchell,Kenneth 20.00 Mitchell,Russell 47.50 Moholland,Melvln C.52.50 Mortland,Joseph A.57.50 Muncey,John D.7.50 Oliver,Richard P.80.00 Pape,Charles F.12.50 Petersen,Lawrence 40.00 Pickering,P'rank P.17.50 Pierce,Charles L.10.00 Pina,Joseph 10.00 Pina,Edward F.10.00 Ring,Arthur D.55.00 Ritter,Harry H.385.00 Rosano,Anthony J.55.00 Rosano,Rocco 252.50 Salvador,Bernard J.,Jr.77.50 Salvador,Frank A.7.50 Salvador,Manuel E.30.00 Sargent,Arthur 10.00 Sargent,Chester H.51.25 Sargent,Edgar S.40.00 Sargent,Raymond 32.50 Sargent,Richard J.40.00 Silvia,August 15.00 Silvia,Harry M.30.00 Silvia,Joseph M.50.00 Silvia,Manuel P.363.75 Silvia,Walter A.50.00 Silvia,William B.30.00 Simeone,Louis N.10.00 Sladen,John E.10.00 Sladen,Sheldon F.10.00 Somerville,Wesley 10.00 Sorrentino,Louis D.35.00 Sorrentino,Rocco 10.00 Sorrento,Louis D.20.00 Souther,John E.12.50 Souther,Nathan 52.50 Spinzola,Samuel J.20.00 Stover,Charles E.10.00 Stover,William E.,Jr.7.50 Stover,William E.10.00 Sullivan,Ernest J.2.50 Sweeney,Donald C.32.50 Sweeney,LeRoy R.8.00 Sweeney,Robert H.10.00 Sweeney,Robert L.10.00 134 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Tilden,William E. Towle,Nathan S. Tumey,Phillip D. , Wheelwright,John*L. 318.75 30.00 11.25 10.00 Williams,Charles H.,Jr.7.50 Williams,Charles H.45.00 Young,Clark N.,Jr.10.00 1,225.50 TRUCKS Names and Amounts as they apreared on the Payrolls Barnes,John T.$60.00 Barnes,Wm.T.,tractor 332.00 Barnes,William T.100.00 Barnes,Wm.T.,plowing 64.00 Barnes,William T.,Jr.180.00 Dunlap,George W.,horses and men 147.00 Eastman,Henry R.207.00 Eastman,Henry R.,plow- ing 124.00 Feola,H.N.,plowing 120.00 McLean,Walter,plowing 132.00 Mitchell,Joseph,plowing 232.00 Mitchell,Joseph 32.00 Pape,Charles F.,plowing 112.00 Pape,Charles F.,tractor 144.00 Pape,H.S.,plowing 192.00 Pape,H.S.60.00 Poland,Wm.E.,plowing 40.00 Poland,Wm.E.,tractor 136.00 Rosano,Jos.W.,plowing 16.00 Rosano,Joseph W.150.00 Rosano,Jos.W.,tractor 120.00 Rosano,Rocco,plowing 204.00 Sargent,€lifton F.,tractor 80.00 Sargent,Clifton F.,plowing 40.00 Souther,Kenneth,plowing 196.00 Stoughton,Ira.B.P.,tractor 184.00 Stover,Charles R.52.00 Varano,Bruno 40.00 White,Richardson,tractor 100.00 Highways —Drainage at Pond Street Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Barnes,John T. Barnes,William T., Brown,George J. Coyne,Philip W. Klebenov,Eugene Lawrence,Bernard Jr. $110.00 15.00 136.25 10.00 16.25 110.00 Silvia,August Silvia,Manuel P. Sorrentino,Rocco $3,596.00 50.00 110.00 10.00 $567.50 Street Painting Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Bates,Royal A. Fratus,Frank S. Lawrence,Bernard Mitchell,Fred 580.00 20.00 35.00 70.00 Williams,Charles H.,Sr.100.00 Williams,Herbert,Sr.20.00 Harbor Maintenance Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Antoine,Edward J.$825.00 Burrell,Ralph C.55.00 Curtis,John M.20.00 DeRocha.John C.60.00 Figueiredo,Donald 60.00 Figueiredo,Louis J. Figueiredo,Ralph A. Frates,Frank S. Higgins,Earl W. Jason,Charles R. $325.00 60.00 30.00 45.00 90.00 35.00 135 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Jason,Herbert L.20.00 Salvador,Manuel E.35.00 Kurtz,Leo S.5.00 Stover,Charles L.5.00 McArthur,William H.15.00 Stover,Charles R.30.00 Salvador,Bernard J.,Jr.10.00 Stover,James E.30.00 Salvador,Bernard J.400.00 $1,830.00 Schools —Maintenance TEACHERS Names and Amount.s as they appeared on the Payrolls Akers,Eleanor E.$2,680.00 McNeil,Donald 3,940.00 Arnold,Grace M.1,500.00 McWilliams,Marie T.960.00 Ayers,Florence C.3,140.00 Massachusetts Audubon Barry,Jean A .2,580.00 Society,Inc.132.00 Beal,Mildred 3,240.00 Means,Jessie T.91.00 Beckwith,Joyce 952.00 Mulcahy,Katherine 140.00 Bourne,Elizabeth V.2,580.00 Mulvey,Mary M.500.00 Chace,Carolyn D.1,265.00 Nelson,Mildred E.3,510.00 Chamberlain,Earle A.3,340.00 Olney,Peter B.,Jr.1,080.00 Collins,Beatrice E.2,840.00 Reardon,Rosamond 8.00 Condito,Norma 2,580.00 Redmond,Carolyn 14.00 D'Antuono,Anthony 3,080.00 Reed,Florence E.3,540.00 D'Antuono,Edna 1,000.00 Rinehart Handwriting Dixon,Alice G.241.00 System 575.00 Donovan,Geraldine 7.00 Ripley,William,Jr.2,600.00 Dorr,Everett W.3,280.00 Russell,Charles H.3,700.00 Doyle,Mary J.E.2,540.00 School Assembly Service 173.75 Ericsson,Lydia B.171.00 Stoddard,Barbara 470.00 Fay,Marjorie 3,540.00 Sullivan,Marion R.3,340.00 Fields,Ruby K.3,440.00 Terry,Helen 3,140.00 Finnegan,Norman E.93.35 Terry,Mary 3,400.00 Fox,Robert P.1,040.00 Terry,Rosamond 3,140.00 Harris,J.Edward,Jr.,3,640.00 Tervo,Violet 2,280.00 Hudson,Helen L.3,900.00 Truesdell,Eunice 24.00 Hurd,Harriet L.2,640.00 Welch,Helen C.3,200.00 Kennedy,Elinor 2,840.00 Wellington,Anna 72.00 Leonard,Laura A.3,300.00 Whitcomb,Theodore 220.00 Libby,Frank H.960.00 Young,Gertrude E.2,780.00 IVTp^Vr n Vinn TCh1"V»1ppti 3 400 00i-TX v^^rx cl 1 1 V/1 1 ,XVCi t'lilv^\3iX tJ ^^cv/yj t\j\j $108,839.10 JANITORS . Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton $6.00 Grassia,Angelo 10.00 Andrews,Rodney 5.50 McArthur,William H.2,224.00 Antoine,Abraham J.2,984.00 Sladen,John E.3,579.50 Cook,Lawrence 7.00 Sullivan,Ernest J.28.14 Emanuello,Paul V.1,619.00 Williams Brothers 15.00 Ferreira.Ronald 133.40 $10,611.54 136 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TRANSPORTATION Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls McArthur William H.$1,034.00 School Library Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Clark,Elizabeth $10.13 Salvador,Shirley McLellan,Margaret .75 Simeone,Ann Pagliaro,Katherine .94 Schools —Health Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Fernald,Marion S.M.D.,James,Fannv E. $1,350.00 Schools —Athletic Fund Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls McKee,John Morey,Joseph F. Noonan,Joseph Parker,Dorothy Pratt,Mary Rosano,Anthony Rosenthal,Edward Roubain,Edward Salvati,Mello Stallwood,Marion Sullivan,Constance Sullivan,M.Joseph Swain,Seth Told,Patricia Torodi,H.L. Wamsby,Hank Yetten,Arthur Schools —Lunches Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Enos,Mary $192.00 Grassie,Eleanor T.1,282.00 Huntwork,Virginia 15.84 Jerome,Elizabeth L.1,346.00 LeClair,Bertha 233.33 .75 1.13 Armstrong,Doris $7.00 Arnold,Betty 7.00 Astore,Paul 7.50 Herman,Joseph 8.00 Bell,Walter E.10.00 Coady,Frank 10.00 Cooper,Gertrude 6.80 Cruscial,John 10.00 DAntuono,Anthony 3.00 Etelman,Carl 7.50 Freno,Samuel 10.00 Gallagher,Harry 17.50 Gannon,George 7.50 Gardner,Fred C.8.00 Hebert,F.8.00 Kerr,Edward 10.00 Kosloskie,Jan 10.00 Leavitt,Dan 7.50 McGovern,John 15.00 McDonough,Mary Migliaccio,Mary Morse,Dorothy Zuccari,Margaret $13.70 1,620.00 $2,970.00 24.00 10.00 10.00 5.50 14.00 4.00 10.00 20.00 7.50 7.00 3.00 9.00 10.00 11.60 11.60 7.50 8.00 $343.00 935.00 1,732.00 802.00 10.00 $6,548.17 137 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Town Comnions and Parks Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls James,Arthur F.$2,170.00 Mitchell,Fred Jerome,Thomas R.340.00 Sullivan,Frederick L. Kennedy,Charles H.310.00 30.00 485.00 $3,335.00 Beechwood Ball Field Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Cogill,William W.$30.00 Jones,Warren W.380.00 $410.00 Wheelwright Park Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Ahearn,Austin L.$10.00 Kennedy,John 30.00 Bates,J.Lewis 50.00 Mitchell,Fred 20.00 Bates,Royal A.30.00 Salvador,Frank A.20.00 Carpenter,G.Donald 20.00 Silvia,Joseph M.30.00 James,Eustis A.25.00 Williams,Charles H.20.00 Jednick,Frank 20.00 $275.00 Milliken and Bancroft Field Nam^es and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$30.00 iSargent,Clifton F.30.00 Burrell,Ralph C.40.00 Sargent,Richard J.5.00 Fratus,Frank S.55.00 Williams,Charles H.,Jr.80.00 Loverin,George B.30.00 Williams,Charles H.,Sr.615.00 Mitchell,Fred 45.00 $930.00 North Cohasset Playground Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Catambone,John $6.00 Meallo,Frank 6.00 Clark,Elizabeth 84.00 Signorelli,.Salvatore 7.00 Coogan,Dorothy 105.00 Signorelli,Vito 6.00 Gratta,Joseph 6.00 — Laugelli,Rocco 6.00 $226.00 Memorial Day and Other Celebrations Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls McLaughlin,John F.$15.00 Williams,Charles H.,Sr.55.00 $70.00 Government Island Real Estate Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Antoine,Edward J.$180.00 DeRocha,John C.10.00 Barrett,John 20.00 Figueiredo,Donald 15.00 138 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Figueiredo,Louis 5.00 Figueiredo,Ralph H.15.00 Higgins,Earle W.,Sr.10.00 Jason,Charles R.10.00 Kurtz,Leo S.15.00 McArthur,William H.10.00 Patrolia,Michael 20.00 Salvador,Bernard J.55.00 Salvador,Bernard J.,Jr.5.00 Salvador,Manuel E.15.00 Sinopoli,Nicholas J.,Jr.10.00 Stover,Charles R.10.00 Stover,James E,45.00 Parking Place Maintenance Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Fratus,Frank S.$20.00 Williams,Charles H.,Sr.20.00 Cemeteries —Maintenance Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Joseph M.$185.00 Bowser,Roscoe A.40.00 Cemeteries —Veterans'Graves Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Joseph M. Jones,Warren W. $5.00 390.00 Water Department Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Conroy,Joseph S.$2,816.25 Graham,Winthrop L.,Jr.583.13 Grassie,Ernest A.457.50 Grassie,George L.17.50 Jason,Charles R.3,404.14 Jason,Kenneth R. Migliaccio,Frank J. Pierce,Charles L. Sargent,Stewart S. $450.00 EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS,ETC. Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Grassie,Ernest A.$155.00 Migliaccio,Frank J.185.00 $40.00 $225.00 $395.00 10.00 3,069.50 24.00 3,727.58 $14,064.60 $340.00 139 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TOWN TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1951 Balance in treasury January 1,1951 $621,969.76 Received from Collector of Taxes $607,411.19 Received from all other sources 325,971.30 Total Receipts $933,382.49 $933,382.49 $1,555,352.25 Paid Selectmen's Warrants #1 to #109 inclusive ..1,366,109.03 Balance on hand December 31,1951 $189,243.22 (Details of receipts and expenditures are contained in Town Accountant's Report) CASH RECONCILIATION December 31,1951 Rockland Trust Company $89,050.81 Outstanding checks 38,047.27 $51,003.54 Second National Bank of Boston 50,000.00 Second National Bank of Boston (Water Account)5,000.00 Day Trust Company,Boston 25,000.00 Rockland-Atlas National Bank $53,233.38 Outstanding checks 780.55 52,452.83 Cash and checks on hand (in office)5,786.85 $189,243.22 Respectfully submitted, MAURICE R.NOONAN, Town Treasurer. 140 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES January 1,1951 to August 22,1951 1949 Outstanding January 1,1951:Poll,Personal Property, Real Estate,and Motor Vehicle Excise $3,877.97 Collected and paid to Treasurer $2,310.90 Abated $760.50 760.50 Outstanding August 22,1951 806.57 $3,877.97 1950 Outstanding January 1,1951 :Poll,Personal Property, Real Estate,and Motor Vehicle Excise $23,902.88 Collected and paid to Treasurer $19,479.87 Abated $240.92 Refunds on abatements 346.76 -105.84 Outstanding August 22,1951 4,528.85 $23,902.88 1951 Total commitment per warrant:Poll,Personal Prop- erty,Real Estate,and Motor Vehicle Excise $523,359.54 Special Commitment (Personal Property)71.25 $523,430.79 Collected and paid to Treasurer $114,106.30 Abated $4,095.11 Refunds on abatements 896.42 3,198.69 Outstanding August 22,1951 406,125.80 $523,430.79 JOHN H.WINTERS,JR., Collector of Taxes. REPORT OF COLLECTOR FOR WATER DEPARTMENT— January 1,1951 to August 22,1951 1950 Rates Total Commitment per Warrants Outstanding January 1,1951 $5,734.48 Collected and paid to Treasurer $4,963.99 Abatements $168.69 Refunds 146.73 21.96 1950 Commitment reported in excess 188.85 141 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Outstanding-August 22,1951 559.98 $5,734.78 1951 Rates Total Commitment per Warrants $48,575.57 Collected and paid to Treasurer $32,776.00 Abatements $93.31 Refunds 16.50 76.81 Outstanding 15,722.76 5,575.57 Miscellaneous —1950 Outstanding January 1,1951 $329.57 Collected and paid to Treasurer $223.45 Water Rates 1950 reported as Water Misc.1950 142.20 $81.25 Outstanding 248.32 $329.57 Meters —1951 Commitment January 1,1951 to August 22,1951 ....$3,845.15 Collected and paid to Treasurer $2,515.35 Abatements $112.00 $112.00 $2,627.35 Water Rates 1950 reported as Water Meters 1951 46.35 $2,581.00 Outstanding August 22,1951 1,264.15 $3,845.15 TOTAL COLLECTIONS SUMMARY Taxes Collected $135,897.07 Water Collections 40,478.79 Interest 489.07 $176,864.93 JOHN H.WINTERS,JR., Collector. REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES August 22,1951 to December 31,1951 1949 TAXES Oustanding August 22,1951 :Poll,Personal Property,Real Estate and Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes $806.57 Collected and paid to Treasurer $287.54 Abated $519.03 519.03 $806.57 142 Annual Report,TowxN of Cohasset,1951 1950 TAXES Outstanding August 22,1951 :Poll,Personal Property,Real Estate and Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes $4,528.85 Collected and paid to Treasurer $1,442.19 Abated $27.96 Refunds on abatements 10.17 17.79 Outstanding December 31,1951 3,068.87 $4,528.85 1951 TAXES Total Re-Commitments per Warrants for Poll,Personal Property,Real Estate and Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes August 22, 1951 $406,123.80 New Commitments 56,708.46 $462,832.26 Collected and paid to Treasurer $414,464.04 Collection in Advance (Spec.Commitment)71.25 $414,535.29 Abated $9,805.54 Refunds on abatements 1,525.69 8,279.85 Outstanding December 31,1951 40,017.12 $462,832.26 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR FOR THE WATER DEPT. August 22,1951 to December 31,1951 1950 Total Re-Commitment per Warrant S808.30 Collected and paid to Treasurer $295.00 Abated $12.00 Refunds 38.00 -26.00 Outstanding December 31,1951 539.30 S808.30 1951 Total Re-Commitment per Warrant $16,986.91 Additional Commitments 2,201.55 $19,188.46 Collected and paid to Treasurer $13,862.66 Abated $827.48 Refunds 41.50 Y85 98 Outstanding December 31,1951 4,539'.82 $19,188.46 143 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TOTAL COLLECTIONS SUMMARY Taxes Collected $416,193.77 Water Collections 14,157.66 Interest 194.83 $430,546.26 Respectfully submitted, GORDON E.FLINT, Temporary Tax Collector. REPORT OF HIGHWAY SURVEYOR To the Citizens of Cohasset: Your Highway Surveyor's report for year ending December 31, 1951:—The routine is similar to previous years (spring cleaning, fence mending,etc.),27,792 gallons of tar used —Beechwood, Church,Doane,Margin Streets and Todd Road were tarred together with much patching on various streets.A portion of the sidewalk was raised and a small new piece built on Margin Street. On Jerusalem Road near Bow Street where part of the ledge was removed and the road widened,it will (I hope)be completed in the current year 1952.The work to consist of a new fence,resur- facing of road,etc.This work was to be done this past fall,when usually travel is not too great.However,a sudden illness kept me confined to my home for several weeks. On Pond Street,from the driveway at Cohasset High School to Chief Justice Gushing Highway (Route 3 A),a drain with 15"xl8" concrete pipes and six 6'x4'catch basins,was built in accordance with ''Blue Print"supplied by Selectmen and prepared by Mr.Per- kins,the engineer,who invariably does the Town's work.At the annual Town Meeting a special appropriation was voted for this project. Herewith,I express my sincere appreciation for the cheerful cooperation from our Town officials,likewise the helpful suggestions from many of our very good citizens. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM T.BARNEiS 144 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 COHASSET REVISED JURY LIST Ackerson,Percy L.,Pipefitter 187 Beechwood St. Blossom,Irving C,Painter 139 Border St. Boardman,William E.B.,Unemployed ..90 Howard Gleason Rd. Bowditch,Philip N.,Engineer Meadow Lane Brown,E.Harold,Grocer 534 Beechwood St. Christie,Albert F.,U.S.Army Gammons Rd. Churchill,Thomas,Salesman 28 Atlantic Ave. Collins,James F.,Clerk 20 Church St. Cumner,Prescott T.,Investment Counsel 321 Forest Ave. Dunn,Joseph S.,Clerk 87 Elm St. Enos,Ralph S.,Carpenter 11 Beechwood St. Evans,Willard G.,Merchant C.J.Gushing Way Fitch,Frederick B.,General Manager ....134 North Main St. Fulton,David J.,Salesman 255 Beechwood St. Good,Frederick L.,Jr.,Insurance 181 Atlantic Ave. Grassie,Edward T.,Taximan 35 Elm Court Gunville,Francis W.,Machinist 55 Pleasant St. Hodgkins,Chester D.,Salesman 109 Border St. Howe,Frederick E.,Investment Counsel 19 Elm St. Huntwork,Frederick L.,Shipfitter 4 Margin St. James,Percival N.,Manager 182 Pond St. Jason,Frank E.,Gardener 49 Gushing Rd. Jenks,Arnold H.,Insurance 43 King St. Keegan,Ralph E.,Gardener 29 Gushing Rd. Kerr,Milton L.,Sr.,Merchant 129 North Main St. Ketchum,Kenneth D.,Retired 231 King St. LaFlamme,H.Monty,Steel Worker 336 North Main St. Lapham,Ziba T.,Plumber 83 Sohier St. Mealy,E.Robert,Carpenter 39 Beechwood St. Mitchell,Joseph,Mechanic C.J.Gushing Way Pagliaro,Frank J.,Electrician 173 Hull St. Rogers,Milton J.,Chauffeur 4 Margin St. Sestito,Carl S.,Gardener 316 North Main St. Sylvester,Albert L.,Finance 1 Jerusalem Rd. Tower,Gilbert S.,Engineer 35 North Main St. Towle,Richard W.,Electrician 31 Border St. Tubman,George D.,Salesman 308 Beechwood St. Tuckerman,J.Willard,Jr.,Retired 185 Atlantic Ave. Wadsworth,Jerome F.,Clerk 43 Tower Lane Wood,Arthur O.,Carpenter 151 Beach St. Wulfing,John M.,Cost Accountant 17 Sohier St. Berens,Louise,Housewife 5 Red Gate Lane Blackmur,Martha D.,Housewife 15 Beach St. Emery,Gertrude M.,Housewife 32 Summer St. Gleason,Emily B.,Housewife 38 Atlantic Ave. Gammons.Drusilla P.,Housewife 53 Highland Ave. Hallowell,Sara L.,Housewife 207 North Main St. Humphreys,Eleanor E.,Housewife 24 Atlantic Ave. Hurwitz,Lillian,Housewife 30 Margin St. Jason,Helen E.,Housewife 60 Summer St. Light,Evelyn E.,Home 47 Highland Ave. Lincoln,E.Lillian,Housewife 456 Beechwood St. 145 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Malley,Barbara B.,Housewife 143 Atlantic Ave. Muncey,Eleanor L.,Housewife 103 South Main St. Scripture,Helen E.,Housewife 428 King St. Silvia,Elizabeth E.,Housewife 27 Ash St. Trott,Rosilla W.,Housewife 95 South Main St. Vosoff,Helen H 312 Forest Ave. REPORT OF COHASSET POLICE DEPARTMENT To :Honorable Board of Selectmen From Hector J.Pelletier,Chief of Police Subject:Annual Police Department Report In compliance with the provisions of Article 3,Section 3 of the By-Laws,I have the honor to submit a report of the work of the Cohasset Police Department for the year ending December 31,1951: Official Roster of the Department CHIEF Hector J.Pelletier SERGEANT Benjamin F.Curley PATROLMEN James J.Sullivan Louis J.Simeone "John J.Rooney Randolph A.Feola Thomas B.Kane Richard P.Barrow *Died October 3,1951 CLERK Priscilla M.Dale SPECIAL OFFICERS Frank E.Jason Carmelo Conte Ralph S.Enos John L.Wheelwright John J.Ferreira Vincent E.Sinopoli Austin L.Ahearn,Jr.George W.Kohlmeyer George E.Haley Robert N.Rooney Rocco Laugelli 146 3(n iipmortam JOHN J.ROONEY With deep regret,we record the death of Patrohiian John J.Rooney,who passed on to his reward on October 8,1951. John J.Rooney was born in Boston on March 1,1901, and lived in Cohasset for forty-eight years.He started his career as a Police Officer on October 4,1928. Jackie,as we all knew him,served as a Patrolman in this department for twenty-three years.The success of this department is due to the efforts and loyalty of one of the finest men we,as members,have had the pleasure of being associated with. The members of this department join with John J. Rooney's beloved ones and many friends,in paying tribute to a man who held out a hand warm and friendly to all. "Our loss is the Almighty's gain, To have known John J.Rooney w^as to respect him." Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 AUXILIARY POLICE CAPTAIN Robert B.James SERGEANTS Lawrence Petersen E.Lawrence Parker DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN Henry F.Howe,M.D. PATROLMEN Daniel S.Campbell Kempton Churchill Arnold Petersen Harold Brown Edward Jacome William Blair Leonard Lawrence Milton Rogers Kenneth Evans Kendrik Kip Donald T.Gammons Frank Williams Frederick H.Grassie Fred B.Jenkins Charles A.Marks Louis N.Simeone Lawrence Gates Joseph S.Dunn William D.Enos David Truesdel Bernard Mulcahy ARREST REPORT Males Adultery 1 Arson 1 Assault and battery 2 Assault and battery by means of a dan- gerous weapon 1 Attempted larceny 2 Being armed with a dangerous weapon to life —did assault 1 Desertion of wife and minor children ...1 Drunkenness 41 Escapee from State Hospital 2 Keeper of unlicensed dog Larceny 4 Larceny by check 2 Larceny from the person 1 Neglect of wife 1 Open and gross lewdness 1 Operating a motor vehicle negligently ...1 Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor 6 Refusing to stop for Police Officer when signaled to do so 1 Using an automobile without authority .1 Violations of Parking Laws,Chapter 90, Section 20A 22 147 Females Total 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 42 2 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 27 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Violation of probation 1 1 Willfully defacing and injuring and re- moving monuments which were placed and designed for the memorial of the dead 2 2 Totals 95 7 102 DISPOSITION OF CASES Arrested on warrant 8 Arrested without warrant 58 Summoned by Court 34 Released,Chapter 135,General Laws 39 Held for trial 31 Guilty 24 Not Guilty 1 Filed by order of the Court 7 Dismissed for want of prosecution 3 Suspended sentence and probation 2 Turned over to other Police Departments and Officers of State Institutions 2 Sentenced to institutions 2 Parking violations,Chapter 90,Section 20A,filed vdth the Court 27 Residents 46 Non-residents 26 Continued for disposition or pending 2 Filed without a plea,by order of the Court 2 Probation 3 Turned over to Probation Officer 1 Fatal Accident 1 Insane Commitment 1 Suicide 1 Probable Suicide 1 Total Fines $430.00 SUMMARY OF WORK DONE BY THE DEPARTMENT Accidents investigated,automobiles 149 Buildings found open and locked by police 230 Calls for inhalator 2 Cars stopped and warned for violations 85 Cars tagged for improper parking 577 Complaints received at Headquarters and investigated by this department 2524 Deer injured by automobile 1 Defects in streets reported to Highway Department 73 Dogs injured by automobiles ;.=16 Dogs killed by automobiles 7 Duty calls from boxes 1507 Fire alarms answered 45 General orders issued to Department .31 Hackney licenses issued 5 Hackney operator licenses issued 8 148 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Investigations made for Selectmen on dog complaints ....5 Licenses suspended for improper operation of motor vehicles 87 Lost property recovered by this Department,valued at ...$335.00 Mileage of ambulance 4661 Mileage of patrol cars 50384 Motorists assisted 89 Number of days spent in Court by Officers 98 Owners of dogs listed 413 Oxygen calls 19 Parking permits issued to Cohasset residents for parking area at Sandy Beach 1455 Parking permits issued (temporary guests)for parking area at Sandy Beach 1268 Permits to carry firearms issued 42 Permits to purchase firearms issued 6 Permits to solicit issued 11 Permits to work on the Lord's Day issued 12 Persons listed by Police Department,Chapter 440,Acts of 1938: Males 1292 Females 1479 Total 2771 Persons transported in ambulance 113 Persons transported to hospitals and doctors'offices in Police cars 10 Radio messages sent out by this station 4083 Restitution made in cases (Court Order)$1473.25 Special attention requested by owners of unoccupied houses 258 Special Police details 393 Street lights reported out to Brockton Edison Company .. . 462 Stolen automobiles recovered 3 Stolen property recovered by Department,valued at $4375.00 Summer homes inspected (number of inspections)668 Summonses served for other Departments 114 AMBULANCE During the year,the ambulance responded to convey the sick and injured persons to the following places : Peter Bent Brigham Hospital,Boston 2 South Shore Hospital,Weymouth 23 Massachusetts General Hospital,Boston 9 Phillips House,Boston 5 Bournewood Hospital,Brookline Cohasset Private Hospital,Cohasset Dr.Altman's Office,Quincy Dr.Gilmore's Office,Quincy Worcester Memorial Hospital,Worcester New England Hospital for Women and Children Boston floating Hospital,Boston St.Elizabeth's Hospital,Brighton 2 Baker Memorial Hospital,Boston 11 Deaconess Hospital,Boston 4 149 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Children's Hospital,Boston 1 Quincy City Hospital,Quincy 3 Massachusetts Memorial Hospital,Boston 7 Forcier Rest Home,South Weymouth 1 Rest Haven Home,Braintree 1 Gables Convalescent Home,Weymouth 1 Elizabeth Fairfield Rest Home,Pembroke 2 Margin Court,Cohasset to 84 Summer Street,Cohasset ...1 Boston City Hospital,Boston 1 Soldiers'Home,Chelsea 2 Phaneuf Hospital,Brockton 5 D.S.Campbell's to home,Cohasset 1 Hingham Nursing Home,Hingham 1 Mount Auburn Hospital,Cambridge 1 Pratt Medical Center,Boston 2 Pembroke Rest Home,Pembroke 1 100 Memorial Drive,Cambridge 1 8 Dana Street,Cambridge 2 1121 Worcester Street,Natick 1 West Roxbury Veterans'Hospital 1 Ravenscraig Rest Home,Cohasset 1 Deering's Convalescent Home,Hingham 1 State Hospital,Tewksbury 1 Stetson Hall Rest Home,Norwell 1 Total 113 Mileage of ambulance for the year 4661 Number of hours Officers assigned to ambulance 337 APPRECIATION It is a pleasure to express my appreciation to the personnel,for their loyalty and efficiency in carrying out their assignments. To your Honorable Board and the Citizens of Cohasset,I extend my sincere thanks for the support you have given the Department during the many years I have had the honor and pleasure of serving you,as Chief of Police. Respectfully submitted, HECTOR J.PELLETIER, Chief of Police. 150 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF COHASSET FIRE DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen : I hereby submit my report of the Fire and Forest Fire Depart- ments for the year ending December 31,1951. FIRE ALARMS AND FIRE LOSSES Bell Alarms 42 Still Alarms 102 Total 151 Grass 29 Investigations 7 Buildings 37 Brush 16 Miscellaneous 18 Mutual Aid 9 Automobiles 5 Rescue 4 Dump 4 Pumping out cellars 3 E.&J.Inhalator 1 False Alarms 8 Drills 3 No School Signal 1 Pumping Out Boats .2 Air Defense iSignal 1 Automobile Accident 1 First Aid 2 Total 151 VALUE OF BUILDINGS AND CONTENTS Buildings $253,100.00 Contents 241,300.00 $494,400.00 Automobiles 2,800.00 Total $497,200.00 INSURANCE PAID Buildings $9,328.21 Contents $2,247.70 $11,575.91 Total insurance paid 11,575.91 Total uninsured loss 1,700.00 Total loss insured and uninsured $13,275.91 151 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 TRUCKS During the past year two-way radios were installed in the Central Station and on all trucks as a part of the Civil Defense program.This Department is now on the same frequency with the surrounding towns,which increases the efficiency of the mutual aid system.Repairs have been made on Engine 1,Engine 3,and the squad truck.All trucks at present are in good condition. INSPECTIONS A great many requests have been received in the past year by citizens to inspect their property in order that they may correct any poor conditions found.During the past year,108 permits were issued for the installation or alteration of range or oil burners, 4 for the installation of liquefied gas,34 for blasting,116 for the storage of fuel or range oil,and 4 for the storage of liquefied gas. FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT In the past year there was a great reduction in the calls for grass fires due to favorable weather conditions.The Town was patrolled when conditions warranted,and this service has proved very satisfactory.For open air fires,1103 permits were issued. RECOMMENDATIONS I recommend: 1.that the Central Station be painted on the outside. 2.the relocation of the hydrant at the entrance of Government Island. 3.the extension of the water main from Pond Street and Chief Justice Cushing Highway to connect with the main at King and Pond Streets. 4.the installation of an electric generator at the Central Station to furnish sufficient power to operate all electrical equipment at the Station in an emergency. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH L.OLIVER, Chief of the Fire and Forest Fire Departments 152 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH To the Citizens of Cohasset: Seventy-two cases of diseases,classified as dangerous to the public health,were reported to the Board of Health by physicians and parents last year.Of this number,eighteen were dog-bites, leaving a total of 54 cases that would be classified in the category of communicable diseases. While the number of these cases,due to serums and other preventionary measures,have shown a decline in past years,this however is not a true picture of the number of contagious diseases that occurred in Cohasset last year.This is due to negligence on the part of some doctors and particularly parents of children who fail to report the case to this Department. In too many instances,the parents may diagnose the case as one of the common children's diseases such as mumps,chicken-pox or German measles,and because of the rapid recovery of the child feel that it is unnecessary to report the case. This Department wishes to emphasize the need of reporting all such cases promptly and to point out that there is a severe penalty under the laws of the State for failure on the part of the head of a household or a physician to report such a case to the local Board of Health.It is also important that cases be reported as promptly as possible so that precautionary measures may be taken to prevent an epidemic. The annual Immunization Clinics were held during the months of March,April and May,and for the first time parents were given an opportunity of having their children inoculated against tetanus as well as diphtheria and whooping cough.The Clinics,when in- augurated over eighteen years ago,provided for immunization against diphtheria only.Later on,when these products were per- fected,a combination of two immunizing agencies was adopted for the prevention of diphtheria and whooping cough,and last year a combination of the three was provided. The Well Baby Clinics,sponsored by the Board of Health for infants and pre-school children,were held each month at the Social Service League quarters under the supervision of that or- ganization.Further details as to the number of children examined at these Clinics as well as those who attended the Immunization Clinics,will be found in the District Nurse's report which follows this report. The report of the School Denist in charge of the Board of Health Clinic at the Ripley Road School and the new High School is as follows : 153 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST To the Board of Health Cohasset,Massachusetts Gentlemen : The following report is rendered for the Cohasset iSchool Dental Clinics for the period from January 1,1951 to December 31,1951. The clinical operations were: Restorations Silver amalgam (with and without cement bases)606 Synthetic Porcelain 72 Anodyne 36 Red copper cement 9 Extractions Deciduous teeth 117 Permanent teeth 17 Prophylaxis treatments 238 Examinations Routine without treatment 22 Pre-School Clinic 53 The clinic still maintained its two-day-a-week program and strove on the usual basis to check rampant decay. The new clinical facilities at the High School were put to good use starting in September.It is as much more convenient for the upper grades,and half again as much work can be done because of the time saved by the clinic being located in the same building as the children. Fluorine therapy,topically applied,was administered on all grades of the Ripley Road School —three treatments per school year. I wish at this time to express my appreciation to Dr.Fernald, Mrs.Hudson and Miss James for their cooperation at various times. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM G.MATTESON,D.M.D. The usual maintenance of brooks,ditches and ponds was car- ried on as usual last year.Necessary repairs were made on control gates at the Harbor and Cat Dam.Eventually a capital outlay will be required to install a new gate at Cat Dam.The present structure has been patched on many occasions,and while it is a sturdy look- ing affair,the incoming and outgoing tides exert such a tremendous pressure on the gate that continuous attention and repairs are required to maintain it in some semblance of working order. 154 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Treats Pond,Whitehead and the area adjacent to Sandy Beach has been an increasing source of expense during the past few years. Tides and storms have thrown great quantities of sand on the land, raising the beach in places three and four or more feet and causing a breakdown of drains and culverts.The outlet of Treats Pond,for example,became so obstructed that an area of over half a mile was flooded on Atlantic Avenue,and a bulldozer was required to open a temporary water way for the purpose of draining the pond and the surrounding meadows. The Town Dump is one of the busiest places in Town,and an average day finds load after load of rubbish being disposed of.It is safe to say that the Dump is carrying four or five times the load of pre-war days.Most of the material brought to the Dump consists of rubbish,tin cans,paper,brush,etc.,which provides for very poor fill with the result that the dumping area is always in a state of sinking and settling. To offset this and to keep the area safe for car travel,addi- tional gravel fill is constantly required,resulting in further expense each year.If this expense continues to grow,consideration should be given to the advisability of establishing an incinerator when material for such a structure is available. Other routine matters such as licensing milk dealers,hospitals, convalescent homes,camps,children's boarding homes,inspection of dairies,analysis of milk and cream sold in Cohasset,investigating complaints,abating nuisances,providing services such as pumping flooded cellars,wells,use of hospital beds,wheel chairs,oxygen, etc.,were carried on as in previous years. Respectfully submitted, NATHANIEL HURWITZ,Chairman EDWARD E.TOWER,iSecretary FRED W.SULLIVAN REPORT OF THE SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE Board of Health Cohasset Massachusetts Gentlemen : I herewith submit a report of the work accomplished by the Public Health Nurses of the Social Service League of Cohasset,Inc. for the Board of Health for the year ending December 31,1951 : 155 63 203 79 79 44 71 2 3 3 5 66 116 101 355 202 713 237 299 22 87 54 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Statistical Report Cases Visits Antepartum Postpartum Acute Communicable Other Communicable Crippled Children Service Health Supervision Newborn Infant Preschool Immunization Tuberculosis Unclassified 819 1,985 During the year one hundred and fifty-nine (159)hours of nursing time was spent in clinics. Immunization Clinics —4 —Three hours each clinic —Two nurses. Well Baby Conferences —12 —Four hours each conference —1 nurse. Well ChiM Conferences —12 —Four hours each conference —1 nurse. Norfolk County Hospital O.P.D.—12 trips —Three hours each — I nurse attending. Clinic time is not included under "visits"and does not appear elsewhere under any other heading. IMMUNIZATION CLINICS Four immunization clinics were held between March 8,1951 and May 31,1951,with Dr.Marion Fernald officiating physician. One clinic was held at the Social Service League quarters,three clinics were held at the Community Center. Imviunization Completed at Local Clinics 13 children received tetanus,diphtheria,pertussis —three injections 58 children received tetanus,diphtheria,pertussis booster — one injection 17 children received tetanus,diphtheria,pertussis booster and two plain tetanus injections 3 children received pertussis immunizations —three injec- tions II children received one triple booster and one plain tetanus injection (these children go to family physician for final tetanus injection) 1 child received diphtheria toxoid and tetanus —three in- jections 156 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 IncoTYtplete Four children received triple immunization —two injec- tions only Checked during round-up Completed by Famili/Physician 77 children received triple immunization 44 children received triple booster injection 42 children to go to own physician for booster —not com- pleted 9 children due at local clinic —appointments not kept 2 children denied any form of immunization Total number of children checked during round-up —284 Total number of visits —299 TUBERCULOSIS STATUS OF COHASSET DECEMBER 31,1951 Known active cases 3 New cases (active)2 Contacts of active cases —examined and reported negative 18 Suspicious of tuberculosis —X-rayed,proved negative 12 1951 1950 Nursing visits of supervision 87 62' The Patch Test has been applied to 62 children during the year at the Well Child Conferences.Sixty cases negative —two cases positive.The positive cases were X-rayed at the Norfolk County Hospital and reported as negative of tuberculosis. Miss Helen Riley of the Division of Tuberculosis,State Depart- ment of Public Health,assisted in clearing and revising the local tuberculosis register. TRANSPORTATION All transportation for Well Baby and Well Child Conferences has been furnished by volunteers.Transportation for Immunization Clinics was furnished by the American Red Cross Motor Corps, asssisted by other volunteer drivers.All transportation of patients to the Norfolk County Hospital has been provided by the Nursing Service. WELL CHILDREN'S CONFERENCES The Well Baby Conferences are held on the first Tuesday of each month with Dr.Stewart Clifford,visiting pediatrician.Con- ference Hours:2:00 -4:00 P.M. Babies are seen by appointment only.Appointments may be made by calling the nurses'office,COhasset 4-0771,between 8:30- 9:00 A.M.and 1:00-2:00 P.M.daily except Sunday. 157 Total Attendance New Revisits 1951 1950 85 132 26 34 277 273 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Attendance Infants (birth to one year) Babies (one year to 18 mos.) The Well Child Conference Held the third Tuesday of each month with Dr.John Hubbell, visiting pediatrician.This conference is for children eighteen months to five years of age.Hours:2:00-4:00 P.M.on an appoint- ment schedule. 1951 1950 Total Attendance 150 132 These conferences are a free service offered to the pre-school children of Cohasset through the co-operation of the Board of Health and the Nursing Service of the Social Service League.All possible co-operation is given parents by the Public Health Nurses, but it is YOUR (THE PARENT'S)responsibility.Do NOT lose your appointment card.REMEMBER the date of the conference and if unable to attend DO NOT FAIL to cancel with the Nursing Office.Other children are on the waiting list and you are depriving them of needed attention if you fail to notify.Children with colds or other ills will not be admitted. Children referred from the Well Baby Conference (including twelve different conditions),either to family physician, hospital or nurses for follow-up 60 Children referred from Well Child Conference for correction 40 Three volunteer workers present at Well Baby Conferences.One volunteer clerk present at Well Child Conferences. The services of Mrs.Frances Wright,Social Worker,and Mrs.Mary Parkes,Nutritionist,of the Social Service League,have been solicited whenever their services have been required. The Nutritionist and Social Worker in cooperation with the Nursing Service offer the following reports : Nutritionist Report Well Baby Conferences 11.Number of Mothers interviewed 249 Well Child Conferences 12.Number of Mothers interviewed 147 Total 23 496 Home Visits —Infant and Pre-school 90 Prenatal Cases 25 ;Home Visits 65 Postpartum Home Visits '24 Social Worker's Report Five cases were referred to Mrs.Wright during the year: 1 prenatal;1 tuberculosis contact;3 Pre-school (one handicapped). Two of these cases required intensive service and two have been carried over to 1952 for continued help. Respectfully submitted, OLIVE WHEELER,R.N. 158 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE, BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE AND AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN To the Citizens of Cohasset: There are now four categories of assistance aided under this Department,as follows: General Relief Old Age Assistance Aid to Dependent Children Disability Assistance The new category called Disability Assistance became effective November 1,1951,and there were four cases transferred from Gen- eral Relief and tw^o new cases added.On this category the Town will be reimbursed 759^. The total number of cases receiving aid during 1951 as com- pared with 1950 follows: 1950 1951 }R OAA ADC DA Total 23 26 71 72 15 13 6 109 117 We give below total expenditures for the year on Aid to De- pendent Children and Old Age Assistance,and the amount of Fed- eral and State reimbursement received on these two categories. Expenditure,Federal State 1951 Reimhursement Rehnhuvsement OAA —Aid $53,990.61 $24,666.75 $22,699.95 OAA —Adm 3,782.44 1,743.61 ADC —Aid 13,925.08 5,692.05 5,045.36 ADC —Adm 919.40 694.68 The Public Health Nurses report the following visits made to cases aided under this Department: 1950 1951 Cases Visits Cases Visits Department of Public Welfare 3 5 Bureau of Old Age Assistance 2 26 6 114 Aid to Dependent Children 1 1 1 13 Total 3 27 10 132 All bedside care given by the nurses was by order of the attend- ing physician and approved by the local welfare office.The charge of $1.75 per visit was approved as per request from the Social Serv- ice League. 159 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 We wish to express our appreciation to the individuals,Town Officials and Organizations for their cooperation. For financial detail please refer to the Town Accountant's Report. Respectfully submitted, IRA B.P.STOUGHTON,Chairman EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT NORMAN CARD Board of Public Welfare Bureau of Old Age Assistance Aid to Dependent Children Disability Assistance REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY During the past year there were two changes in the personnel of the Directors.Mr.Roland D.Earle having left town,resigned. We have benefited through the years by his able advice.His place has been filled by Mr.Kenneth D.Ketchum.We feel that bcause he is also on the Board of the Cohasset Free Library he will be of help in welding the two Boards closer together. Also,because of the resignation of Rev.Gaston Carrier as Minister of the First Parish Church,his position has been filled by the Rev.Roscoe Trueblood who has returned to Cohasset.We wel- come him again as one of our Directors and look forward to his quiet aid in the years to come. During the year a joint committee was formed which included some Directors of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library and some Trus- tees of the Cohasset Free Public Library.This committee is to act as a guiding board which will bring before either or both Boards any matters which seem to demand attention.This close cooperation of both Boards is of great concern to everyone connected with the library and we think will operate advantageously. We wish to acknowledge publicly gifts which came from Dr.and Mrs.Charles J.White.These gifts were in the form of a statuette and several majolica vases.Visitors to the Library will notice them and appreciate how much they add to the appearance of our Library. A careful statement of the activities of the Library by Mrs. Sarah E.Hey wood,together with a financial statement prepared by our Treasurer,Rev.Fred V.Stanley,is appended herewith. Respectfully submitted,• DONALD T.GAMMONS, Clerk. 160 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY In account with Fred V.Stanley,Treasurer Cr. By payments for 1951 For books,magazines and bindings $2,172.28 For heating and lighting 863.14 For insurance 220.36 For miscellaneous items 71.30 For postage,printing and stationery 72.35 For rent,Beechwood Branch 250.00 For repairs and maintenance 626.79 For supplies 231.95 For telephones 130.79 For salaries: Librarian,Sarah E.Hey wood $3,100.00 Assistant,Evelyn B.Wood 2,220.00 Assistant,Mary A.Stoddard 684.00 Janitor,Charles E.Butman 1,200.00 Treasurer,Fred V.Stanley 300.00 Helpers (paid by the hour)523.37 8,027.37 Total payments $12,666.33 Balance Jan.1,1952,in Granite Trust Company 57.33 $12,723.66 Dr. To receipts for 1951 Balance,Jan.1,1951,in Granite Trust Company $72.12 Town appropriation 11,500.00 Income from Paul Pratt investments 335.63 Income unrestricted funds,Cohasset Free Public Library .225.00 Fines,fees,etc.at Library 577.96 Eefund,Gaylord Brothers,Inc 12.95 Total receipts $12,723.66 SCHEDULE OF INVESTED FUNDS $2,000.00 American Tel.&Tel.Company Bonds 2%'s 1980 1,000.00 American Tel.&Tel.Company Bonds 2%'s 1985 1,000,00 Birmingham Terminal Company Bond 4's 1957 2,000.00 Central Power &Light Company Bonds 3y8's 1973 2,000.00 Eastern Fuel &Gas Associates Bonds 3's 1977 2,000.00 Winter Hill Federal Bank Shares 2 per cent 727.42 Cohasset Savings Bank Respectfully submitted, FRED V.STANLEY, Treasurer. 161 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY To the Directors of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library : A set of statistics reporting "the state of the Library"always gives the trend of Library usefulness,but leaves out entirely the human side of the picture.In this present age,the use of the Library to any community depends as much on the services that do not show up on a statistical chart as well as those that do. During the past year,it has sometimes been difficult to give the service we would like to because of the pressure of work.There is a great deal of "hidden work"that does not meet the public eye, and we have become increasinglv conscious of the fact that this work was hindering our complete usefulness.We hope that this has not become evident as yet and,before it does,steps will have been taken to avert any widespread awareness of the fact.In the past six years our circulation has increased from a low of 37,214 in 1945 to 48,491 in 1951. Our work with the schools gives us a great deal of satisfaction and we feel that we are establishing a closer contact with the teach- ers each year,but here,again,we are feeling the pressure of increased work with too small a staff to take care of it satisfactorily. This year we have diverted from our policy of selecting books for the grade school from the State Reading List,and use instead the "project"method.That is,following along with the teachers by sending books that will supplement what the class is studying at that particular time.This same method is being used in connection with the High School whenever possible.During the past year we have sent 2,211 books to the Ripley Road School and 364 to the High School. Our art exhibits this past year have been varied and interesting ranging from simple sketching to the more complex modern interpre- tations.For these exhibits we are indebted to Harriet Blake,Mac- Ivor Reddie,Robert Reaser and Thomas Lucas. Gifts were received from the following :Dr.and Mrs.Charles J. White,Mr.Willard Putnam,Dr.Henry Howe,Mrs.Paul Connor, Mr.L.G.Gale,Mrs.Anne Louis Wheeler,Mrs.Samuel Adams, Mrs.Cleveland Bigelow,Mr.Arthur Meserve,Mrs.E.P.Railsbach, Mrs.R.B.Williams,Sr.,Mr.Charles Stenz,Mr.Wendell Sykes, the Cohasset Woman's Club and the American Unitarian Alliance. The Amateur Garden Club continues to make the Library more attractive with their arrangements,and Mrs.Paul Winsor delights the children each Christmas season with her miniature room. Statistics for the year are as follows: Adult circulation for the year 1951 30,291 Juvenile circulation for the year 1951 18,200 Total circulation for the year 1951 48,491 162 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 New registrations for the year 1951 299 Registrations withdrawn 95 Books added to the Library for the year 1951 935 Books withdrawn from the Library 364 Mrs.Wood and I would like to express our thanks to the Directors and Trustees for their co-operation and help,and also to Miss Nancy Ericcson and Mrs.Charles Stenz for their assistance. Respectfully submitted, SARAH E.HEYWOOD, Librarian. COHASSET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS 1951 Receipts Income from Investments $510.50 Savings Bank Interest 485.20 Transfer from Cohasset Savings Bank to New England Trust Company 440.00 Refund from First National Bank of Boston 127.50 Cash,New England Trust Co.,Jan.1,1951 166.94 Cohasset Savings Bank,Jan.1,1951 406.80 $2,136.94 Payments Purchase of Books $674.89 Rent of Safe Deposit Box 12.00 Service Charges,New England Trust Co.2.76 First National Bank of Boston 425.00 First National Bank of Boston .52 Transfer New England Trust Company to Cohasset Savings Bank 141.98 Support Paul Pratt Memorial Library .. . 225.00 Cash New England Trust Co.,Dec.31,1951 247.99 Cohasset Savings Bank,Dec.31,1951 406.80 $2,136.94 SCHEDULE OF INVESTED FUNDS AND SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNTS December 31st,1951 Bonds (Face Value) $1,500.00 New York Central R.R.ref.and auf.5's —Z013 7,500.00 U.S.Government Series "G"2y2 '8 —1956 163 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 5,000.00 U.S.Government iSeries "G"21/2 's —1957 $14,000.00 Shares 47 shares First National Bank of Boston 10 shares Rockland Atlas National Bank 3 shares Ellicott Square Co.Pref. Savings Bank $9,522.33 Cohasset Savings Bank 4,146.82 East Weymouth Savings Bank 2,560.00 Hingham Institution for Savings 3,606.24 Quincy Savings Bank $19,835.39 Respectfully submitted, KENNETH D.KETCHUM, Treasurer. January 7,1952. REPORT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT January 15,1952 To the Citizens of Cohasset: During 1951 we installed 41 new services and 21 replacements. The two new wells off of Sohier Street were completed and will be ready for operation when needed this year.About 800 feet of Q" and 8"pipe was laid from the wells to connect with the main on Sohier Street and 600 feet of 8"pipe was laid in Ripley Road from the corner of Sohier Street to North Main Street.A hydrant which was badly needed was installed to protect the hospital and the Ripley Road School. The Act of 1946 passed by the Legislature which Act governs the operation of your Water Department says among other things, "said Commissioners (your Water Commissioners)shall fix just and equitable prices and rates for the use of water,subject to the approval of said Town,and shall prescribe the time and manner of payment.The income of the water works shall be appropriated to defray ail operating expenses,interest charges and payments on the principal as they accrue upon any bonds or notes issued under authority of this Act and all Acts and amendments thereof and in addition thereto." 164 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 This Act makes your Water Department unique in Massachu- setts in that it is intended to be entirely self-supporting and in that it is not intended to contribute to general taxation or to be supported by general taxation as is the case with practically every other municipal water system in Massachusetts. As you know most of you are billed on a flat rate basis for fixtures and only about 5%of the services in the Town are metered. The flat rate system unquestionably is archaic but to meter all of this would cost close to $50,000 and it is impossible today to obtain over 1,000 meters. The last increase was put into effect in 1917 and there has been no change in rates since. In 1946 when the purchase was first voted the revenues less expenses of the water system left a balance sufficient to support the present debt and pay both principal and interest.In 1946 wages of pump and maintenance men averaged 99(?^an hour.Today we have to pay $1.25 an hour and the story is the same with regard to mate- rials.In 1946 the cost of the materials we have to supply in an aver- age service was $12.76 and today it is $22.40,an increase of 75%. Main line materials have increased in cost 54%and of course any other materials we purchase or services we undertake are up consid- erably in cost.During this period from 1946 to the end of 1951 customers have increased 281 or 31%and our yearly pumpage which all costs money has grown from 132,400,000 gallons to 161,- 000,000.For 1951 the revenues and expenses of the Water Depart- ment were as follows: Total Revenues .$54,403.14 Premium and Accrued Interest on Bonds Sold 5,581.13 $59,984.27 Operating Expenses $37,478.26 Interest and Principal on Purchase Price 18,317.50 Interest and Principal on Capital Addi- tions Made Since Acquisition ...4,735.00 Total Operating Expenses and Debt Service 60,530.76 $60,530.76 Loss $546.49 The interest and principal payments necessary to acquire the property will be entirely paid in 29 years and the capital additions we have made to date which have greatly improved fire protection in various parts of the Town and a water supply for all of the Town will be paid out in 15 years. For 1952 we estimate that revenues and expenses will run as follows : Total Revenues,Estimated $55,000.00 Operating Expenses $43,765.00 Interest and Principal on Purchase Price 20,090.00 165 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Interest and Principal on Capital Addi- tions Made Since Acquisition ....4,675.00 Total Operating Expenses and Debt Service $68,530.00 $68,530.00 Loss $13,530.00 It is evident that this Department cannot continue to provide service at less than cost and your Water Commissioners have accordingly put an Article in the Town Warrant for an increase in rates which will have the effect of raising rates about $15,000 a year, thus putting this department on a self-supporting basis as was originally intended.Failure of passage of this Article simply means that the general taxpayer will have to make up the deficit. Respectfully submitted, HOMER A.SEVERNE,Chairman A.FREDERICK PETERSEN BARTLETT TYLER REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD The rapid growth of the Town of Cohasset which was seen in 1950 has continued throughout 1951.Approximately fifty new houses have been started,and alterations to existing buildings rep- resent considerable additional growth.This increase in the Town's total evaluation should continue at a similar rate in 1952 due to a large number of properties subdivided this year.Nine subdivisions, containing over seventy-five lots,were approved by the Planning Board at public hearings.Even more are expected in 1952. The first phase of the Master Study Plan undertaken by the Board was completed during the year.This is a map of the Town, showing the size and ownership of each parcel of land.The map is about four feet square and photographic negatives have been made and are in the files of the Board.Copies are available to citizens of the Town at the nominal cost of making prints. The second phase of the Master Study Plan has been started and will show on a map of the same size how the land is utilized. Classifications showing active farming,commercial,public and residential use will be included. During the year the biggest project undertaken by the Town was the relocation of Atlantic Avenue and the construction of the parking space at Sandy Beach.The layout was originated by the Sandy Beach Association and details worked out with the aid of 166 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 the Planning Board and the County Engineer.Construction was supervised by the County in conjunction with the relocation of Atlantic Avenue,which was done under the provisions of Chapter 90. This project has been a tremendous convenience and has eliminated a real hazard by separating the through-traffic from the pedestrian traffic. A plan for reducing the dangerous features of the curve in South Main Street below Beechwood Street has been made.Formal steps to make this plan a reality will be undertaken in the coming year. Over the course of the years,the physical equipment of the Town wears out and needs replacement.Increasing population re- quires the expansion of facilities and services.In order to prevent a concentration of essential expenditures in one year,such expansion and replacement should be budgeted and spread out over several years.The Planning Board intends to begin the study of this prob- lem in 1952 and hopes to be able to provide the Town with a glimpse of the future which will enable the Town to acquire its improve- ments in the order of their relative need. The members of the Board wish to express their thanks to the other boards,committees,and departments of the Town for their cooperation and support. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT HABERSTROH,Chairman G.CHURCHILL FRANCIS,Secretary NATHAN W.BATES ROBERT E.LEONARD LANGFORD WARREN Planning Board. 167 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE This Committee was charged with two functions: 1.To investigate the need for and the proper location of a Headquarters Fire Station. 2.To investigate the possible re-organization of the present Fire Department with a view to reducing the cost of operation. With reference to need for and the proper location of a new station,this Committee believes that while not of imminent neces- sity,a new central headquarters station is desirable. It has investigated several possible locations and has concluded that the site of the Osgood School,as was also favored by the pre- vious Committee,is perhaps the best presently available location. It hereby recommends that as no present housing emergency exists for either the fire apparatus or the personnel,that any building of a new central headquarters station be deferred to some time in the future when the international picture makes construc- tion of such a project attractive to the townspeople. With reference to the possible re-organization of the present Fire Department,it wishes to state that aside from being a highly controversial subject,it is still open for a very considerable amount of study by all those concerned. The present department has the following equipment: At Headquarters Station at the Cove: One 1946 —Ladder equipped with 250 gal.Booster Tank and Pump One 1937 —Pumper equipped with 750 gal.Pump One 1933 —Squad Car equipped with 250 gal.Booster Tank One 1931 —Forest Car equipped with a Booster Tank At Beechwood Station: One 1929 —Pumper equipped with 500 gal.Pump. At North Cohasset Station: One 1950 —Pumper equipped with 500 gal.Pump. All six pieces plus the Chief's car have two-way radio com- munication with each other and headquarters and with the Fire Departments of Hingham,Hull and iScituate at all times. Five of these six pieces of equipment are now manned by full time drivers,which require 13 firemen working 70 hours a week. To maintain the present Insurance rate,the Board of Fire Underwriters requires a minimum for Cohasset of two pumpers 168 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 and one ladder housed in not less than two fire stations,one to be within %of a.mile of the business section. It has been brought out in our several discussions that although we have one more pumper than the minimum required,it has sub- stantial standby and protection value for the Town. In discussing the necessity for the squad car,it develops that due to many narrow driveways and places of difficult access,the squad car is the most maneuverable and versatile piece of equip- ment we have,capable of holding a fire in check until the engine laid hose and coupled up. Any significant economies in the present Fire Department budget would have to reduce the number of permanent drivers inasmuch as the labor costs represents about %of the total budget. This Committee has been unable to agree on any practical solution in this connection. Any building revision or relocation to house the present equip- ment will merely add to the present budget in one form or another. Therefore : This Committee recommends the following article: — To hear and act upon the report of the Fire Depart- ment Investigating Committee heretofore chosen and to see if the Town will provide for the appointment of a new Committee of five citizens to further investigate and develop the subject matter,none of whose members shall hold any elective or appointive Town office or serve the Town in any other capacity,or to act on anything relating thereto. Respectfully submitted, FIRE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE, R.E.SHERBROOKE,Chairman January 21,1952 169 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Cohasset,Mass. The Moth Department has functioned this year as in previous years with best interest of the people of Cohasset as our goal.Our work by experience was accomplished with minimum of waste and maximum of efficiency.Following my appointment as Moth Super- intendent a program of insect control of the previous year was continued,mowing and burning of infested areas and a planned schedule of spraying that started in May.Gypsy Moth continues to be a problem due to infestation beyond my jurisdiction.Spraying program is controlled by weather conditions,therefore methods used in these times of progression may seem to the observer not in accordance with past routine.With careful planning and atten- tion good results have been obtained.Some of the insecticides now used are:Resito D-25,Mistona D-12,Vapone D-6,Powdered D-D-T- 12-50 per cent.All are D.D.T.formula E.W.T.-2-4-D-No.-40.Brush Killers,Esteron and some others. Our Town was sprayed three times in the past year.This would have been impossible without our mist blower.We have fol- lowed the spray program as set up by the State College at Amherst as near as possible,results are good.Follo\ving is a list of some of the oustanding dangerous and destructive insects which must be controlled:Tent Caterpillar,Fall Web Worm,Oriental Moth, Canker Worms,Rose Chafer,Japanese Beetle,Birch Leaf Mice, Spider Mites,Aphids,Scolytus Bark Beetle,White Pine Weevil. These and many more are some of the Moth Superintendent and Board of Selectmen problems to save our Town's beauty and attrac- tiveness.We are in fairly good condition of control.I would like to express my appreciation for confidence placed in me by the Board of Selectmen in appointing me to the important office of Moth Superintendent.I wish to thank the various heads and officers who have been most helpful and cooperative. DUTCH ELM DISEASE PREVENTION The Dutch Elm Disease has killed thousands of elms in Massachusetts. Restriction of the disease is possible.Early and consistent action by all town tree departments is essential to check the prog- ress of the disease.Prompt attention to control measures is most urgent.The disease will not await attention at the convenience of other work.Increased cost of operations and serious loss of valu- able trees are the penalties of postponing a timely town program for control of the Dutch Elm Disease now.It is not only good sentiment but also good business to increase all efforts against spread of Dutch Elm Disease. 170 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 The attention of Town finance officers,state representatives and senators is called to the imperative need for providing funds in time to prevent added cost associated with disease spread and save valued elms.Please make adequate funds available in order that necessary work can be done. Too little knowledge,interest,and money have been the chief obstacles to any measure of control of Dutch Elm Disease in many towns in Massachusetts, A WORD ON THE DUTCH ELM DISEASE The Dutch Elm Disease is caused by a fungus,Ceratostomella ulmi,which is spread by bark beetles.Symptoms of the disease include wilting,curling,yellowing and early falling of leaves,and brown streaking of fungus-infected wood.The disease is most insidious in its encroachment on elms in a new location.One or two elms in a town may die without attracting particular attention unless the alert,tree officer investigates the cause.There is nothing spectacular until later,when a dozen or more nearby trees wilt and die.Diseased trees deteriorate rapidly,and immediate removal is important for reasons of safety.The eventual removal cost of diseased trees may become a staggering burden to a community. All things considered,prompt removal of diseased trees is the most econo'inical program for any community.Also,the community benefits by gradual replacement of unsightly dead elms with other species when advisable. Control Measures: 1.Remove and burn promptly elm trees killed by the Dutch Elm Disease. 2.Remove and burn promptly all cut elm wood. 3.Before April 1,prune and burn all dead material from elms. 4.Do not pile elm wood m the open. 5.Don't transport elm wood infested with elm bark beetles. 6.In all contracts involving elm trees (new road construction, road rebuilding,street widening,line clearance,new line utility construction,etc.)require satisfactory disposal of all elm wood removed. 7.Spray elms to control leaf-eating insects. 8.Enlist support of all municipal departments as well as civic groups and public utilities in the detection and removal of diseased and dead elms. DDT may be applied as a spray to kill elm bark beetles which come in contact with it.Applications by ordinary high pressure spray apparatus,helicopter or mist blower may be made as follows : (a)On dormant elm trees before buds burst and (b)On elms in leaf. Caution.DDT is a poison and it should be handled or stored as a poisonous insecticide.Directions and precautions of manu- facturers should be obtained and rigidly observed. 171 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Following is a list of diseased elms now being removed: Tree Location Location Reg.No. Beechwood Street S.Side M-1955 Beechwood Street S.Side M-1957 Beechwood Street N.Side M-1958 Depot Court N.Side M-1959 North Main E.Side M-1962 Highland Avenue M-1963 N.Main Junction S.Main Street E.Side M-1964 S.Main Street E.Side M-1965 S.Main Street E.Side M-1966 S.Main Street W.Side M-1967 S.Main Street W.Side M-1968 S.Main Street W.Side •M-1969 Summer Street S.iSide M-1970 Summer Street N.Side M-1971 Summer Street N.Side M-1972 N.Main Street N.Side M-1974 N.Main Street S.Side M-1975 N.Main Street S.Side M-1976 N.Main Street N.Side M-1977 Beechwood Street S.Side Sterile M-1952 Beechwood Street S.Side Sterile M-1954 N.Main Street E.Side Sterile M-1961 Highland Avenue W.Side Sterile M-1973 Beechwood ^Street S.Side Sterile M-1951 Depot Court S.Side Sterile M-1960 N.Main Street N.Side Wood Decay M-1977 Beechwood Street S.Side M-1956 I wish to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen for their great cooperation and helpfulness in this work of major operations, also Departments of Police and Highway. Respectfully submitted, ROSCOE A.PRATT, Moth Superintendent. 172 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF TREE WARDEN To the Citizens of Cohasset: I herewith submit the following report. I wish to express my appreciation of the splendid cooperation accorded this department by the citizens of Cohasset,and I feel sure that the public support resulting from well-planned tree pro- grams will warrant continuation in other years. The care of old shade trees in our Town along the roadsides becomes more difficult each year as a great many of them are very old.There are many dead branches that appear each year and have to be removed,and in many cases the tree must be removed in order to prevent any damage to the traveling public and other healthy shade trees.Pruning of trees on roadsides was carried on during the past year in places where most needed.Shade trees around the Common,Beechwood Park,Daley Square,Sidney Square and other small parks also received attention as money would allow. Some trees were fertilized or fed.During spring (fifty-eight)58 trees in the Common area were fed with a special tree formula of tree food ^\^th very gratifying results. The following chart will give some idea of the seasonal planning of the Tree Department's duties,weather of course being a con- trolling factor. The Tree Department now has 2 7/10 more miles of traveled way to be cared for which was formerly State controlled.This starts at the Scituate line on South Main Street to Beechwood Street from Sohier Street to 200 ft.of Whitney railroad crossing. It is extremely gratifying to report that through cooperative efforts of various interested groups our shade trees and forests are now reeciving the public attention that they deserve.As your Tree Warden it has been my pleasure to accept many valuable sugges- tions from these interested citizens and to the Honorable Board of Selectmen who have been so helpful to me during the past year. To the Shade Tree Committee appointed last year,Mr.Nathan Bates,Mrs.Gudrum Howe,Mr.Rufus James,Mrs.Howe Vosoff, Mr.George Benidict,I wish to extend my appreciation for the inter- est you have taken in the Tree Department,and may this same committee be continued.Thank you. Respectfully submitted, ROSCOE G.PRATT, Tree Warden. 173 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 a>Q > iz; te^, ^S QJ ns S -M- QJ Ph if^<D a m •Mu bo^s Ph < >j 3 ,4:1 •-5 ^0) S S :3 T3 c3 g en s ^G Qi HH 13 > pq m OS (3 1 ^ 1 CO 1 be 1 CIS 1 +^ fl <D 'd F^C«xn <D ss<X>0)X2 ^-1^S OJ s g ^^i-i a»c3 A P3 fH ?H (1h H fe M Q M H w W2 fin 174 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY COMMITTEE To the Citizens of the Town of Cohasset: The Classification and Salary Committee,appointed as a result of a resolution adopted at the Town Meeting on March 17,1951, has made a comprehensive study of the classifications and pay of positions in the employ of the Town and presents this report and recommends the adoption of the proposed by-law (Appendix B), submitted herewith and the Classification and Pay Schedule which is submitted as Exhibit A of the proposed by-law. The Classification and Pay Schedule embraces all positions in the Town government except elective positions and those under the control of the School Committee,both groups of positions being exempted from such a schedule by the General Laws of the Com- monwealth.Also excepted from the schedule are certain part time positions of a professional,technical,consultative,or executive nature which do not readily lend themselves to scientific evaluation for classification and pay purposes.However,pay information relative to these excepted positions is submitted as Appendix A to this report for such use as the Town may care to make of it.The Committee considered at some length the placing of the day time duties of the full-time Selectman under the Classification and Pay Plan.The Committee believes that this position serves an impor- tant function in the government of the Town,and recommends that the total compensation paid should continue to be at least equal to, and possibly somewhat in excess of,that received by the highest paid employee under the Board of Selectmen.The Committee concluded, however,that this position was basically an elective position and, therefore,could not be brought under the Classification and Pay Plan. The classification of positions involves the grouping into classes those positions which are sufficiently alike as to their duties,re- sponsibilities,and conditions of work that each position within a given class may be known by the same title,the same qualifications or tests of fitness may be required for appointment,and the same schedule of pay will apply with equity. The Classification and Salary Committee,requested and ob- tained from each full time employee,and most part time employees, a written statement of the work of his position,and conferences were held with many department heads and members of boards or committees regarding the work of the employees in their respective departments.The positions were then classified in accordance with the procedure outlined in the preceding paragraph.Brief defini- tions,which are written in terms of the work of each class,do not pretend to include all the work of all the positions in any class. Their purpose is solely to show by typical examples and descriptive statement the work of each class and the factors which distinguish it from each other class. 175 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 After the positions were classified and defined it was possible to think of setting rates of pay.The Committee believes that the fairest basis on which to start a pay study is to determine the rates paid by surrounding towns for similar work.Accordingly,thirteen cities and towns were visited and their pay rates obtained.Follow- ing are the factors which were considered in setting the rates in the proposed pay schedule : 1.The rate paid to each class by the median town,that is the middle town when all the towns are ranked from lowest-pay to highest pay for each class. 2.The range of rates paid to each class by the middle 50%of the towns when all towns are ranked from lowest pay to highest pay for each class. 3.The avoidance of overlapping pay rates between classes of positions in the same series of similar classes in which there is a normal line of promotion and authority from one class to the next higher class. 4.Insofar as is practically consistent with the above,the de- sirability of equalizing pay rates between classes of posi- tions of substantially equal difficulty,responsibility,and skill,but which are in different fields of work. •5.Provision for a five-step pay range for all salaried classes of positions,the differences between each step to be : S75.00 per year when the middle step is $1000.00 to $1999.00 iOO.OO per year when the middle step is 2000.00 to 2999.00 125.00 per year when the middle step is 3000.00 to 3999.00 150.00 per year when the middle step is 4000.00 to 4999.00 6.The rates presently paid by the Town. It should be noted that the rates which were used both in Cohasset and in surrounding towns in the establishment of the pro- posed Pay Schedule were those in effect at the time of the survey, December 1951 and January 1952. In many cases it was not possible to find true comparability in the work or in the conditions of w^ork in the different classes in other towns.In such cases the rates were not used in the establishing of the pay schedule. It will be noted that the proposed by-law and the Pay Schedule introduce certain changes in the present pay policies and practices of the Town.These are,notably: 1.A system is established w^hereby,insofar as practicable, the pay rates in Cohasset will be consistent with those paid by other towns and cities in the surrounding area. 2.The pay practices of the Town will be consistent with modern public personnel practices,as for example: Such part time positions as those listed under Elections and Registrations will be paid on a pro rata salary basis, and those under James Brook,etc.,and Town Clock and Town Flag will be paid on an hourly basis,instead of on an annual basis as heretofore. 176 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 3.Salaried employees will normally receive pay increases of one step for each year of satisfactory service until they reach the maximum of the pay schedules for their respec- tive classes of positions. The initial costs of installing-the Pay Schedule are considered below : 1.Six salaried employees would receive pav raises totaling $286.38 per year. 2.Five or six hourly paid employees would receive increases from $1.25 to $1.50 per hour.This Committee is unable to predict the annual cost of this increase. 3.If the number of fire call remains constant there will be practically no difference in the pay received bv the Deputv Fire Chief. 4.There should be a saving in the pay of part time clerks. Some have been paid on a flat annual basis which appears to be well in excess of $1.25 per hour;others have been paid $1.25 per hour.The pronosed pay range for .Junior Clerks is $1,500 to $1,800,or $0.83 to 1.04 per hour for a 35-hour week. 5.This Committee is unable to predict the net difference in the cost of placing such work as James Brook,etc.,Town Clock,and Town Flag on an hourly basis instead of on an annual basis. The Committe is unable to determine with any degree of accu- racy what the continuing costs of the present schedule will be.If the same number of employees continue on the rolls for the next four years,and if there are no separations or replacements during this period,every employee would then be at the maximum of his pay range.The total cost of advancing every employee to the maximum of his pay range on the proposed Pay Schedule would be substantially less than the average increases voted by the Town at each of the last three annual Town Meetings.In actual practice, this maximum payroll cost should never be reached as there will inevitably be resignations and separations for other causes.The separation of an employee receiving the maximum for his class,and his replacement by a person receiving the minimum will result in a saving of $400 to $600 the first year,for each separation and replacement. Neither a classification nor a pay plan can be prepared, adopted and then frozen.The work of the Town departments changes from time to time.The work of individual employees changes from time to time.Furthermore,prevailing rates of pay are most definitely not static.For these reasons,and for reasons of continuing administration,the Committee believes that the estab- lishment of a continuing Personnel Board is essential and has so provided in the proposed by-law. Several board members and department heads have requested this Committee to write sections relating to vacation,sick,and other types of leave into this by-law.It has been found that most other 177 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 towns which have adopted classification and pay by-laws have in- cluded therein sections on leave.Since leave and absences are so closely tied in with pay problems it was considered appropriate to incorporate this subject into the proposed by-law for Cohasset. The Committee wishes to express its thanks to the Town officers and employees whose cooperation has made this report possible. Appendix A Pay Information Obtained from 13 Cities and Towns Relative to Positions Not Covered in the Proposed Pay Schedule December 1951 —January 1952 50%of Towns Within Lowest Middle Highest Rate Rate Rate Elective Positions Moderator $25 $52 $125 Chairman, Board of Selectmen $400 $440 713 800 1,650 Member,Board of Selectmen 100 403 658 770 805 Chairman, Board of Assessors 275 369 726 1200 1600 Member,Board of Assessors 200 382 825 1200 1450 Chairman, Board of Public Welfare ....50 330 391 500 Member, Board of Public Welfare ....15 110 200 400 Town Treasurer 3,000 3,536 4,200 4,500 4,710 *Tax Collector 1,800 2,325 3,150 3,577 5,200 *Town Clerk 3,220 3,320 3,228 4,500 4,800 Chairman,Board of Health 25 81 300 468 770 Member,Board of Health ..25 81 300 468 440 Highway Surveyor 3,120 3,210 4,225 4,715 5,200 Appointive Positions,other Than School Committee Town Counsel 300 300 1,150 2,500 4,500 Inspector of Animals 125 200 313 375 400 Inspector of Slaughtering .10 ....170 ....350 Director of Vets'*Affairs ..400 512 800 1,830 2,772 Chairman,Water Comm 100 263 333 385 Member,Water Comm 100 250 330 333 School Committee Positions Janitor A 1,910 2,600 2,995 3,120 3,400 Janitor B 1,820 ....2,340 ....2,718 Lunch Room Manager (weekly)21.50 32.50 40.00 50.00 70.00 Assistant Lunch Room Manager (weekly)27.70 ....30.00 ....42.50 Lunch Room Assistant (weekly)17.00 26.30 28.50 32.80 39.90 178 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Other School Committee positions —Data Not Obtained 'Many Town Officers in these positions receive fees in addition to the salary rates shown. PAUL T.LITCHFIELD,Chairman EDGAR F.VanBUSKIRK,Secretary JOHN BATES HAROLD F.BARNES G.HEYWARD HOWKINS REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TOWN HISTORY January 21,1952 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, Cohasset,Massachusetts. Gentlemen : A year ago the Committee on Town History anticipated that its work in preparing a manuscript for the new volume of Cohasset History would be completed in 1952.Certain unavoidable delays have appeared which have prevented accomplishment of this task. Steady progress is,however,being made by the author and the Committee.It is hoped that plans for publication of the new book will be presented at the Town Meeting of 1953. The Committee requests that it be continued in existence for the completion of the manuscript and that its remaining appropria- tion be carried over for this purpose. Respectfully submitted, HENRY F.HOWE,Chairman, Committee on Town History. 179 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS To the Citizens of Cohasset: The Assessors of the Town of Cohasset submit their report for 1951 : Total Valuation 1950 $10,843,877.00 Total Valuation 1951 11,185,930.00 Increase in Valuation $347,703.00 Plus Omitted Assessments 12,325.00 Total Increase $360,028.00 Town Grant,Annual Town Meeting (including appro- priations from Available Funds,deducted below)$769,457.34 Deficits due to 1950 Abatements in Excess of Overlay 663.85 State Tax and Assessments : . State Parks and Reservations $966.54 State Audit of Municipal Accounts..584.71 Nantasket Beach Maintenance 423:67 1,974.92 Underestimates of 1950: State Parks and Reservations $203.14 State Audit of Municipal Accounts ...01 Nantasket Beach Maintenance 21.97 225.12 County Tax and Assessments: County Tax $20,075.44 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment.. . 7,821.16 27,896.60 Underestimates of 1950: Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 635.55 Overlay of current year 6,505.68 Gross Amount to Be Raised $807,359.06 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax $32,980.67 Corporation Taxes 25,589.93 Old Age Tax (Meals),Ch.64B,S.10... . 888.02 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 34,300.00 Licenses 3,300.00 General Government 50.00 Protection of Persons and Property 150.00 Health and Sanitation 700.00 Highways 50.00 Charities (other than federal grants for aid to dependent children)6,500.00 180 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Old Age Assistance (other than federal grants)20,000.00 Veterans'Benefits 1,000.00 Schools (Funds from Income Tax not to be included)2,750.00 Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Department,etc.)2,300.00 Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots)225.00 Interest on Taxes and Assessments 1,500.00 State Assistance for School Construction, Ch.645,Acts of 1948 887.18 Gas and Electric Franchise Tax 1,350.46 Water Department 57,171.37 Total Estimated Receipts $191,692.63 Available Funds to be used: Overestimate of 1950 to be used as Available Funds County Tax $1,084.45 Voted at Town Meeting,March 3,1951, to be used: Art.4,Sec.45 —Available Funds,Pre- mium on Water Loans 5,142.54 Art.4,Sec.47—Available Funds,In- terest Accrued on Water Loans..438.59 Art.4,Sec.48 —Available Funds,In- terest Accrued on School Loans..1,039.50 Art.4,Sec.49—Available Funds,Pre- miums on School Loans 12,315:61 Art.6 —Available Funds for the Sup- port of Public Schools 710.36 Art.7 —Reserve Fund from Overlay Surplus 15,000.00 Art.10—Available Funds for Chapter 90 Highway Construction and Maintenance 10,000.00 Art.11 —Available Funds for the Use of the Assessors in Fixing the Tax Rate 20,000.00 Art.22—Available Funds for Con- struction,Parking Area,Sandy Beach 9,200.00 Art.22—Unexpended Balance,Art. 18,1950 Town Meeting,Improve- ment,Atlantic Avenue 800.00 Art.24—Surplus Water Revenue Con- struction,Water Mains 2,500.00 Art.26 —Available Funds,Installation of New Lighting System,Ripley Road School 3,511.59 Total Available Funds $80,658.19 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $273,435.27 181 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 Net Amount to be raised by Taxation on Polls and Property $533,923.79 Number of Polls,1295 @ $2.00 $2,590.00 Total Valuation,Personal $899,523.00 @ $47.50 42,727.34 Total Valuation,Real $10,286,407.00 @ $47.50 488,604.33 Gain on account of fraction divisions of tax rate 2.12 Total Taxes levied on Polls and Property 533,923.79 Omitted Assessments 585.44 Total Amount of Taxes Listed in Collector's Commit- ment Lists except Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Warrants $534,509.23 Amount of Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Warrants 45,544.77 Number of Persons Assessed 1,426 Number of Polls Assessed 1,295 Number of Horses Assessed 13 Number of Cows Assessed 23 Number of Yearlings Assessed 3 Number of Swine Assessed 55 Number of Fowl Assessed 3,505 All Others 67 Number of Acres of Land Assessed 4,180 Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed...1,257 ABATEMENT OF TAXES DURING THE YEAR 1951 Levy of the Year 1949 Real $760.50 Personal 280.80 Poll 40.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 198.23 Levy of the Year 1950 Real 85.75 Poll 12.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 171.13 Levy of the Year 1951 Real 7,830.18 Personal 1,470.13 Poll 400.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 4,200.34 Respectfully submitted, EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT IRA B.P.STOUGHTON NORMAN CARD Board of Assessors. 182 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN To the Citizens of Cohasset: In submitting-our report for the year 1951,your Board of Selectmen gratefully acknowledge the cooperation given them by the heads of all Departments and the various civic groups of our Town. The completion of the Parking Area at Sandy Beach and the resultant improvement in parking facilities has certainly proved the wisdom of such a project.We were indeed fortunate to have the complete cooperation of both the contractor and the State and County Engineers,and many problems were overcome with their help. A petition was received for consideration for a layout of Pond Street because of changed conditions caused by our new Hig:h School.Your Board of Selectmen together with the County Engi- neer made a thorough study of the request and it is our considered opinion that while a Chapter Ninety Layout is desirable,after talking to a majority of the taxpayers on Pond Street,the Board is not recommending this project.However,we do recommend that a sidewalk be constructed to assure safety for those children who do not use the School Bus,and are inserting an article in the warrant for that purpose. Last fall the Osgood School property was turned over by the School Committee to the Selectmen.We have given much thought and have consulted many of our citizens about final disposition of this property,and it is our conclusion that the Osgood School Building should be demolished and a committee appointed to study the future use of the property. We would like to call your attention to the increased use of Government Island and the excellent results obtained by the Red Cross in their summer activities.The continuing increase in the number of children receiving instruction in swimming,and the interest created by the competition with children from other Towns is a source of satisfaction to all who have made this possible,and certainly since Government Island is self-sustaining. Again we urge you to give careful study to the recommenda- tions of your Advisory Committee.They have given long and care- ful study to every request,and their report deserves your serious consideration. Respectfully submitted, NORMAN CARD,Chairman IRA B.P.STOUGHTON EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT 183 i *^^-^^ School Committee Keport -^ij--*- ^^"^^ ^-^^5^%.. ^^^:^. ~^^ 195 J Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Harry H.Reed,Jr.,Chairman Term expires 1954 D.Bruce McLean,Secretary Term expires 1952 Mrs.Bernadette C.Shyne Term expires 1952 John Dean Term expires 1953 George S.Jason Term expires 1954 Gordon E.Flint resigned August,1951.Francis W.Hagerty appointed to fill vacancy until election time. Regular Meeting of Committee The second Monday of each month at 8:00 P.M.,at Cohasset High School. Superintendent of Schools William Ripley,Jr.,Office Co.4-0290,Residence Co.4-0232 Secretary to the Superintendent Mary M.Mulvey,Office Co.4,0290,Residence Co.4-0068 School Physician Dr.Marion S.Fernald,Co.4-1011 School Nurse Fanny E.James School Dentist Dr.William G.Matteson,Jr.,Co.4-0064-M Janitors —Cohasset High School John E.Sladen,Co.4-0290,Co.4-0620-W Panul Emanuello,Co.4-0290 Janitors —Ripley Road School William H.McArthur,Jr.,Co.4-0540,Co.4-0612-M Abraham Antoine,Co.4-0540,Co.4-0288 TELEPHONES Cohasset High School Co.4-0290 Ripley Road School Co.4-0540 188 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 SCHOOL CALENDAR —1951-1952 FALL TERM Begins Thursday,September 6,1951;ends Friday,December 21,1951. WINTER TERM Begins Wednesday,January 2,1952;ends Friday,February 15,1952. SPRING TERM Begins Monday,February 25,1952;ends Thursday,April 10, 1952. SUMMER TERM Begins Monday,April 21,1952;elementary grades end June 13, 1952.Term for high school continues until school year contains 180 days. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Thursday,June 14,1952 1952 HOLIDAYS Memorial Day,May 30,1952 Columbus Day,October 13,1952 Armistice Day,November 11,1952 Thanksgiving Recess,Wednesday,November 26,1952 (School closes at noon for the remainder of the week.) INFORMATION RELATIVE TO PUPIL ENROLLMENT A child who is four years and ten months old on or before September 10 is eligible for enrollment in the Kindergarten.A child who is four years and eight months old on or before September 10 may be admitted to the Kindergarten provided that the child is recommended for admittance by an examiner designated by the School Committee.Applications should be filed for special exami- nation with the Superintendent of Schools on or before August 15. A pupil must be five years and ten months of age on or before September 10 to enter the first grade or have been recommended for entrance after attendance in the Kindergarten of the Cohasset Public Schools by the principal of the school.Pupils must present a birth certificate for initial admission to the Cohasset Public Schools. 189 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE To the Citizens of Cohasset: During the past year the School Committee has held regular meetings the second Monday of each month.A joint meeting was held with the Board of Selectmen with the purpose of filling a vacancy on the iSchool Committee. Several meetings were held with the various section chairmen of the School Study Committee and a subcommittee consisting of three members of the School Committee was appointed to print and distribute the report of the School Study Committee. A general program of maintenance was carried out at the Ripley Road School.This school is in good repair.The new heating system has proven to be very efficient as well as provide adequate and even heat over the entire building. We call your attention to the fact that the growing popula- tion of Cohasset has presented us with an unexpected problem of overcrowding in the Ripley Road School.Approach to the solution of this problem has been to select a committee of local architects and engineers to assist us in our decision. The new junior-senior high school was occupied in September, 1951.This school has proven to be everything that we had antici- pated.Its effect on students and teachers alike has been notice- able.Better lighting,properly ventilated classrooms,and modern athletic facilities make both teaching and learning a pleasure. The amount of money available to schools in 1951 was $178,358.78.The receipts from the commonwealth and other sources was $26,152.71.The net cost to the town was $152,206.07. A policy of rental and rental fees has been established for all school property.Application for rental and the amount of the fees may be obtained from the Superintendent of Schools. In closing this report,we wish to thank the Superintendent of Schools for his tireless efforts both on behalf of the Committee and for the manner in which he had administered our school system. We also wish to thank all the members of our administration and teaching staff together with all other personnel for the manner in which they have discharged their duties. We also thank the High School Building Committee for their co-operation in getting the new school into operation.This has been a tremendous job in completing a new building,equipping it and transferring from the old one.Without the cooperation of the Building Committee,this would have been a most difficult task. We urge you to read the more detailed report of the Superin- tendent of Schools on the pages to follow. Respectfully submitted, HARRY H.REED,JR., Chairman. 190 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT To the School Committee and Citizens of Cohasset: We have in the Cohasset Public Schools 758 pupils as of October 1,1951.This is the largest enrollment in the history of the town.The increase of 103 pupils over October 1,1950 is the largest in any year both in numbers and percentage for the past fifty years. Two hundred and forty of these pupils occupied the new Cohasset High School on Pond Street.This building was opened for pupils on September 6,1951.A greatly improved secondary education program for our pupils is possible with the new facilities. The response of the pupils to their new environment has exceeded expectations. Many of the citizens visited the new building on October 7, 1951,the day of its dedication.Many others have visited since, and all who are interested are urged to do so.Visits may be made any time school is open.Visiting educators have commented favorably upon the functional value of the school building and the excellence of its equipment. Five hundred and eighteen pupils were enrolled on October 1, 1951 at the Ripley Road School.Such a large elementary enroll- ment presents a problem which is common to all school systems throughout the nation.The birth rate has continued higher than the pre-war average,and suburban towns have increased in popula- tion in contrast to the relatively stable population figures of the urban communities. Enrollment at Ripley Road indicates that both some long range planning must be considered to care for our elementary population, and also that some temporary expedients will have to be devised immediately.Any increase in the spring of 1952 comparable to that of the preceding spring will necessitate consideration of double sessions or temporary housing. This increased school population also increases the transporta- tion problem.Four buses transport the pupils now.The buses are : No.1 —owned and operated by Town of Cohasset,School Department No.2—owned and operated by F.W.Wheelwright &Sons No.3 —owned and operated by William E.Poland No.4—owned and operated by Walter Wheelwright These buses operate on the following schedule: Arrive Cohasset High School 8:00 A.M.4 buses Grades 7-12 Arrive Ripley Road School 8:30 A.M.4 buses Grades 3-6 Arrive Ripley Road School 9:00 A.M.4 buses Grades K-2 Leave Ripley Road School 12 :00 M.2 buses Grades K Leave Ripley Road School 1 :30 P.M.4 buses Grades 1-3 Leave Ripley Road School 2:00 P.M.4 buses Grades 4-6 Leave Cohasset High School 2:30 P.M.4 buses Grades 7-12 191 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 One bus leaves the Ripley Road School at 3:00 P.M.and the Cohasset High School at 3:15 P.M.on Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednes- days,and Thursdays for pupils who have stayed beyond the regular dismissal time. Last year the total cost of transportation was $15,090.02,of which $9,627.44 was reimbursed to the town by the Commonwealth. The reimbursement is based upon the number of pupils transported over a distance of one and one-half miles or more from school. The school lunchrooms have been reorganized under the super- vision of a lunchroom manager,who is a graduate of the State College at Framingham.In common with other school lunch pro- grams which have been sponsored by the National School Lunch Program,our lunchrooms have reached the point of being a small business enterprise.This demands efficient management and eco- nomical buying.Our lunchooms at present are serving well balanced meals which are attractive to the students.Furthermore,this is being accomplished with a reduction in the annual deficit.As enroll- ments further increase,even more favorable reports are expected. Now,for the first time,a complete physical education program with a gymnasium and adequate equipment is available to the boys and girls of Cohasset.The addition of a teacher at the high school allows the boys'physical education instructor to start his program in Grade 4 at the Ripley Road School.He spends the equivalent of one full day there,and the balance of his time at the high school. In connection with the physical education program at the Ripley Road School,it is my hope that the playground at Ripley Road may soon be improved. Another feature added to the high school program is the estab- lishment of the school library.A good library is the backbone of a strong academic program.Familiarity with its use is essential preparation for college work. At the Ripley Road School all of the old classrooms had fluores- cent fixtures installed,thus bringing the light there up to recog- nized standards.The cafeteria and kitchen were painted. The complete financial account of school administration may be found in the accountant's report for the year.However,a sum- mary may be of some interest. The cost of the new high school building completely equipped including architect's and engineers'fees,and all grading and work to improve the site is $889,816.72 to date. The amount expended for general maintenance during 1951 was $178,358.78.The return to the town from the state,tuitions, and miscellaneous was $26,152.71;so that the net cost for general maintenance was $152,206.07.The cost of new lighting in the Ripley Road School was $3,997.13. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM RIPLEY,JR., Superintendent of Schools. 192 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 DIRECTORY Teaching and Administrative iStaffs Ripley Road School,Grades K-6 Year Elected Helen L.Hudson,Principal 1921 Joyce E.Beckwith,Kindergarten 1951 Kathleen McMahon,Kindergarten 1915 Norma Condito,Grade 1 1949 Harriet L.Hurd,Grade 1 1947 Rosamond Terry,Grade 1 1946 Mary J.E.Doyle,Grade 2 1950 Elinor W.Kennedy,Grade 2 1924 Gertrude E.Young,Grades 2 and 3 1948 Helen Terry,Grade 3 1943 Violet Tervo,Grade 3 1951 Jean A.Barry,Grade 4 1949 Edna M.D Antuono,Grade 4 1951 Eleanor E.Akers,Grade 5 1949 Marie McWilliams,Grade 5 1951 Mildred P.Beal,Grade 6 1949 Beatrice E.Collins,Grade 6 1946 Ruby K.Field,Reading Supervisor 1948 Audubon Society Lecturer 1945 Cohasset High School,Grades 7-12 William Ripley,Jr.,Principal 1926 Anthony DAntuono,Mathematics,Driver Training 1949 Marjorie Fay,English 1935 Robert P.Fox,Science 1951 J.Edward Harris,Jr.,Social Studies,Guidance 1949 Laura A.Leonard,English 1937 Donald McNeil,Vice-Principal,Science,Mathematics 1945 Mildred E.Nelson,Commercial 1938 Florence Reed,Latin,French,Spanish 1929 Charles H.Russell,General Shop 1946 Marion R.Sullivan,English 1931 Mary Terry,Mathematics,English 1925 Helen C.Welch,Home Economics 1919 Teachers Assigned to Both Buildings Florence C.Ayers,Physical Education 1940 Elizabeth V.Bourne,Art 1950 Everett W.Dorr,Physical Education,Health 1949 Earl A.Chamberlain,Music 1947 W.L.Rinehart and Associates,Penmanship 1944 Resignations during 1951: Grace M.Arnold,June;Carolyn D.Chace,August;Alice G.Dixon, January;Norma E.Finnegan,January;Frank H.Libby,March. 193 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 ro 1-1 o (M co o iO 00 00 00 t-lO «p Tj^ in OS PS OH O ;^o HP PSH Q< PSe Q §I I t-^lO ooo (M "*CO TiflO 2: 00 CO t-t~CO N 00 (NJ tH iH (M (M iH (M tH 92 1 1 1^ 1 1 r 'i 1 1 1 r^r 00 CO 1 1 1 1 -HLOCNJOO Vi 1 1 1 1 ^ 1 (N "^O?(M O O iH m O 1 rH 1 CO 194 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN The routine work of the School Physician was carried on.Each child received a physical examination and a vision test.All those in competitive sports received special attention,including examina- tion for hernia.Facts and figures do not adequately report the work done daily in solving individual problems and holding con- ferences with the nurse,teachers and parents.I wish to thank all these who have contributed to the successful operation of our health program. We still have too many children arrive at school showing signs of illness,such as cough,fever or nausea.The school nurse took home 95 during the year and parents took home many more.This problem can be solved only by closer observation at home.There are instances when a school physician may be over-cautious,but these are for the best interest of all concerned. Two pre-school clinics were held in May.In attendance were the school principal,kindergarten teacher,nurse,dentist and physician.These clinics are most important for both mother and child.It is then that the new pupil is enrolled and his health history recorded.Those unable to attend the clinic were given special dates for enrollment and parents requested to be present. The high spot of the year 1951 was the opening of the new Cohasset High School,with its modern,well-equipped health room. It is a wonderful privilege to work there and I am sure the stu- dents appreciate its facilities. Respectfully submitted, MARION S.FERNALD,M.D. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE Number of pupils taken home during school hours for illness or accident 99 Number of pupils taken to immunization clinic 27 Home visits for pre-school conference and enrollment 52 Home visits for absence 17 Home visits for follow-up on notices sent 8 Number of high school seniors x-rayed by Norfolk County T.B.Hospital Staff 42 The height and weight records are taken and recorded periodi- cally.The nurse assists with routine physical examinations. Through daily observation,she checks the general health of the school. Respectfully submitted, FANNY E.JAMES, School Nurse. 195 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 GRADUATING CLASS,1951 Valedictorian:Paula M.Twomey Salutatorian :William J.Morgan Salutatorian :Ralph J.Froio *Anne Caroline Barrett *Janet Elizabeth Bates Reinhold Frederick Bergstrom Fred Clifton Blossom,II Merle Slade Brown Maureen Theresa Burns Barbara Ellen Conte Dorothy Wilson Davenport John Emanuello,Jr. Nancy Ericsson Gerald Gilmore Ferreira *Janice Mary Ferreira Joseph Perry Figueiredo *Ralph Joseph Froio Kathleen Theresa Happenny *Member of the National Honor Society Robert Wales Heywood 'William Jeremiah Morgan Helen Frances Morse Jane Frances Mulvey Peter Naylor Muncey Allan Edgar Pratt Mary Janet Ross 'Charles Henry Russell,Jr. Franca A.Shapiro Rocco Vito Sorrentino Ann Bryant Stoughton Richard Joseph Sullivan Persis Elizabeth Taylor 'Paula Marie Twomey ENTERING CLASS,1951 Helen C.Beal Robert D.Blossom Gertrude B.Bresnahan Robert D.Bresnahan Nicholas L.Buckeridge Natalie Burkinshaw Noel T.Capone William W.Cogill Richard M.Conley Janice A.Cowdry Diane F.DeCosta Carolyn R.Ferreira Alice P.Horigan Walter B.Howe Marcia C.James Margaret L.Jason Loretta Leone Paul E.McLellan Elizabeth A.Megna Russell W.Pratt Shirley A.Sargent Bernadette E.Shyne John F.Smith Judy A.Tilden Hope Truesdell Agnes J.Tumey Edward N.Wadsworth 196 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1951 GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE COHASSET HIGH SCHOOL TOWN OF COHASSET The Great Gate of Kiev (from Pictures at an Exhibition) Moussorgsky Waltz —"Waves of the Danube"Ivanovici Processional —"Pomp and Circumstance"Elgar High School Band Invocation Rev.Frank B.Chatterton Address of Welcome Ralph J.Froio "Salutation"Gaines High School Chorus Honor Essays: William J.Morgan Paula J.Twomey Ralph J.Froio "Lovely Appear"Gounod High School Chorus "Dear Land of Home"Sibelius High School Chorus and Band Awards Presentation of Diplomas Harry Reed,Jr.,Chairman of the School Committee "The Star-spangled Banner"J.S.Smith Ensemble and Audience Recessional —"March from Athalie".Mendelssohn 197 INDEX Assessors,Board of 180 Classification and Salary Committee 75 Cohasset Free Public Library '63 Collector of Taxes 42 Fire Department and Forest Warden 151 Fire Department Investigating Committee 168 Health Department 153 Highway Surveyor 144 Jury List 145 Moth Superintendent 170 Paul Pratt Memorial Library 160 Planning Board 166 Police Department 146 Public Welfare and Old Age Assistance 159 Registrars,Board of 49 School Committee 187 School Dentist 154 Selectmen,Board of 183 Social Service League Nursing Service 155 Town Accountant 50 Receipts 51 Expenditures 57 Balance Sheet 113 Recapitulation 116 Trust Funds 125 Details from Payroll 129 Town Clerk: Town Officers and Committees 3 Annual Town Meeting 11 Election of Officers 32 Vital Statistics 34 Town Treasurer 140 Town History 179 Tree Warden 173 Water Department 164