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TOWN OF COHASSET ANNUAL REPORT 1953 In Memoriam HELEN TERRY With regret we record the death of Helen Terry,which occurred shortly after the completion of a full day of teaching her third grade pupils.Miss Terry was known hy her col- leagues as a teacher with deep convictions for the high ideals of her profession.The children of this town lost a friend who faithfully and conscientiously had guided and instructed them from September 1943 until she passed away in January 1953. Previous to this Miss Terry had taught for fifteen years in her native town of Nantucket. "T/ie life given us by nature is short;but the memory of a well spent life is eternal." JOHN E.SLADEN Janitor of Osgood School 1939 -1950 Janitor of Cohasset High School 1951 -1953 John E.Sladen was appointed a janitor in the Osgood School in July 1939,and served conscientiously and faithfully in that building and at the new high school until his death in August 1953.He is remembered by students and teachers alike for his faithfulness to his job,his cheerful disposition, and his readiness to lend a helping hand to all. In Memoriam FREDERICK G.ROCHE Committee on New Schoolhouse 1925 -1927 Committee on Town Hall 1925 -1928 Burial Agent 1928 Finance Committee Appointed 1930,term to expire 1933; Resigned March 7,1932 Town Moderator 1932 -1939 Committee on Zoning By-Laws 1937;1947-1951 ALFRED M.SILVIA Fire Department,Driver Combination No.1 1913 -1926;1928 -1941;1943 -1946 Special Police Officer 1922,1924 and 1931 Special Police Officer for Private Work 1932 -1938 Special Police Officer as Custodian of the Town Hall 1943 -1953 Forest Warden 1923 -1925 Fire Department,First Deputy 1929 -1938 Custodian of the Town Hall 1943 -1953 Voted Custodian of the Town Hall on March 11, 1943 to take effect March 15,1943.Served as Custodian of the Town Hall until his death — June 16,1953. 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 Deceni])er 31 1953 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TOWN OFFICERS,1953 -1954 TOWN RECORDS Elected by Ballot Moderator ROBERT B.JAMES Term expires March,1954 Town Clerk WILLIAM H.MORRIS Term expires March,1956 Selectmen,Assessors and Board of Public Welfare IRA B.P.STOUGHTON Term expires March,1954 HELEN E.SCRIPTURE Term expires March,1955 NORMAN CARD Term expires March,1956 Collector of Taxes GORDON E.FLINT Term expires March,1955 Treasurer MAURICE R.NOONAN Term expires March,1955 Tree Warden HOWARD BATES Term expires March,1956 Highway Surveyor WILLIAM T.BARNES Term expires March,1954 Constables EDWARD P.BARROW H.MONTY LaFLAMME ROYAL A.BATES EDMOND H.MacIVER STEPHEN H.ROONEY School Committee GEORGE STEWART JASON Term expires March,1954 HARRY H.REED,JR Term expires March,1954 WILLIAM E.POLAND Term expires March,1955 RICHARD SULLIVAN Term expires March,1955 JOHN H.DEAN Term expires March,1956 OSBORNE F.INGRAM .Term expires March,1956 Board of Health NATHANIEL HURWITZ Term expires March,1954 FRED W.SULLIVAN Term expires March,1955 EDWARD E.TOWER Term expires March,1956 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Trustees of Cohasset Free Public Library MAURICE A.BLACKMUR Term expires March,1954 GERTRUDE M.EMERY Term expires March,1954 ELIZABETH HOWKINS Term expires March,1954 KENNETH D.KETCHUM Term expires March,1955 WALTER H.LILLARD Term expires March,1955 CHARLES C.WILSON Term expires March,1955 ETHEL BOWMAN Term expires March,1956 EMILY B.GLEASON Term expires March,1956 LLOYD C.TROTT Term expires March,1956 Planning Board NATHAN W.BATES Term expires March,1954 G.CHURCHILL FRANCIS Term expires March,1955 ALBERT HABERSTROH Term expires March,1956 ANTHONY WHITTEMORE Term expires March,1957 H.NELSON HARTSTONE Term expires March,1958 WILLIAM H.MORRIS Town Clerk TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN Town Accountant Under Civil Service MALCOLM H.STEVENS Assistant Town Accountant HELEN A.HIGGINS Registrars of Voters LOUISE E.CONROY Term expires March 1954 JOSEPH S.DUNN Term expires March 1955 CLARENCE M.GRASSIE Term expires March 1956 Advisory Cotnmittee EDWARD C.BURSK Term expires March 1954 G.PRESCOTT LOW Term expires March 1954 ARTHUR SOMERVILLE Term expires March 1954 IRWIN M.GOLDEN Term expires March 1955 FREDERICK L.GOOD,JR Term expires March 1955 JEROME F.WADSWORTH Term expires March 1955 ARTHUR CLARK Term expires March 1956 ARTHUR 0.WOOD Term expires March 1956 LAWRENCE S.GATES Term expires March 1956 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Board of Water Commissioners A.FREDERICK PETERSEN Term expires March 1954 HOMER A.SEVERNE Term expires March 1954 BARTLETT TYLER Term expires March 1954 Chief of Police HECTOR J.PELLETIER Sergeants of Police RANDOLPH A.FEOLA,appointed June 26,1953 THOMAS B.KANE,appointed June 26,1953 Patrohnen JAMES J.SULLIVAN ROBERT N.ROONEY RICHARD P.BARROW LOUIS J.SIMEONE FREDERICK L.HUNTWORK GEORGE W.KOHLMEYER THOMAS B.KANE,appointed Sergeant June 26,1953 RANDOLPH A.FEOLA,appointed Sergeant June 26,1953, Permanent Intermittent Patrolmen JOHN A.FRUGOLI,appointed April 15,1953 CARMELO CONTE,appointed November 5,1953 Special Police Officers Assigned to the Police Department FRANK E.JASON ROCCO LAUGELLE RALPH S.ENOS AUSTIN L.AHEARN,JR. JOHN J.FERREIRA JOHN L.WHEELWRIGHT GEORGE E.HALEY VINCENT F.SINOPOLI GEORGE W.KOHLMEYER CARLO CONTE,appointed Permanent Intermittent Patrolman, November 5,1953 JOHN A.FRUGOLI,appointed Permanent Intermittent Patrol- man,April 15,1953 CHARLES B.WOOD,appointed December 2,1953 Lockup Keeper HECTOR J.PELLETIER Special Police Officers RICHARDSON WHITE,Private STEPHEN H.ROONEY,Private CHARLES R.BUTMAN,Sandy Beach Association EDWARD R.JASON,Private ROBERT B.JAMES,Private Annual Report,Town o¥Cohasset,1953 WILLIAM T.BARNES,Highway Surveyor MANUEL MARKS,Private ALFRED M.SILVIA,Custodian,Town Hall,died June 16,1953 HARRY H.RITTER,Custodian,Town Hall,appointed Aug.5,1953 JOSEPH L.OLIVER,Fire Chief CLARENCE S.REDDY,Deputy Fire Chief ARTHUR CLARK,Deputy Forest Warden EDWARD J.ANTOINE,Harbor Master BERNARD J.SALVADOR,Assistant Harbor Master WALTER H.LILLARD,Director of Civil Defense MARTIN GRASSIE,Cohasset Yacht Club GORHAM L.BATES,.Sealer of Weights and Measures A.FRED PETERSON,Private FREDERICK W.SULLIVAN,Private WILLIAM C.WIGMORE,Cohasset Community Center DAVID BRUCE McLEAN,Private HERBERT WILLIAMS,SR.,Inspector of Wires GEORGE S.JASON,Private RICHARD LINCOLN,Cohasset Golf Club JOSEPH B.OLDFIELD,Cohasset Golf Club LOUIS C.BAILEY,Private Dog Officers HECTOR J.PELLETIER RICHARD P.BARROW JAMES J.SULLIVAN ROBERT N.ROONEY THOMAS B.KANE FREDERICK L.HUNTWORK LOUIS J.SIMEONE GEORGE W.KOHLMEYER RANDOLPH A.FEOLA Clmn Wardens HECTOR J.PELLETIER ROBERT N.ROONEY JAMES J.SULLIVAN FREDERICK L.HUNTWORK THOMAS B.KANE GEORGE W.KOHLMEYER LOUIS J.SIMEONE EDWARD J.ANTOINE RANDOLPH A,FEOLA BERNARD J.SALVADOR RICHARD P.BARROW Auxiliary Police Officers Captain ROBERT B.JAMES Sergeants E.LAWRENCE PARKER BERNARD MULCAHY Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Patrolmen DANIEL S.CAMPBELL KEMPTON CHURCHILL ARNOLD PETERSON HAROLD BROWN EDWARD JACOME LEONARD LAWRENCE MILTON ROGERS KENNETH EVANS HENDRIK KIP FRANK WILLIAMS FREDERICK H.GRASSIE CHARLES A.MARKS LOUIS N.SIMEONE LAWRENCE GATES JOSEPH S.DUNN DAVID TRUESDELL DONALD GAMMONS VERNON S.FLETCHER Director of Civil Defense WALTER H.LILLARD Sealer of Weights and Measures GORHAM L.BATES Superintendent of Wires HERBERT C.WILLIAMS,SR. Assistant Superintendent of Wires E.PARKER MALLEY Measurers of Wood and Bark HOWARD BATES IRA N.PRATT LOUIS B.C.BAILEY,JR.RICHARDSON WHITE Burial Agent ROBERT S.WILLIAMS Inspector of Animals DR.MATTHEW CARR Chief of Fire Department Under Civil Service JOSEPH L.OLIVER Forest Warden JOSEPH L.OLIVER Superintendent of Moth Work HOWARD BATES Toum Counsel FREDERICK A.THAYER Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Su7'veyors of Lumber WILLIAM H.ELLSWORTH JOSEPH A.VALINE Caretakers CHARLES HENRY,Woodside Cemetery ROSCOE BOWSER,Veterans'Lots,Woodside Cemetery M.JOSEPH SULLIVAN,Milliken Field ARTHUR F.JAMES,Commons THOMAS JEROME,Todd Park FREDERICK L.SULLIVAN,Small Parks JOHN J.DAVENPORT,Wadleigh Park and Green Gate Cemetery WARREN JONES,Beechwood Cemetery HENRY R.EASTMAN,Beechwood Ball Park,Osgood School Grounds and Billings-Pratt Park Director of Veterans'Affairs EDWARD A.MULVEY Assistant Director 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 Public Weighers and Weighers of Coal SHERWOOD C.AINSLIE EVERETT W.WHEELWRIGHT DOROTHY C.WOOD WALTER C.WHEELWRIGHT Custodian of the Town Hall ALFRED M.SILVIA,died June 16,1953 HARRY H.RITTER,appointed to fill vacancy,July 8,1953 Town Engineer T.CLARK PERKINS Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Organization Board of Selectmen NORMAN CARD,Chairman IRA B.P.STOUGHTON,Executive Clerk HELEN E.SCRIPTURE,Assistant Clerk DOROTHY V.GRAHAM,Assistant Clerk EDITH B.CAVANAGH,Assistant Clerk Organization Board of Assessors IRA B.P.STOUGHTON,Chairman NORMAN CARD HELEN E.SCRIPTURE DOROTHY V.GRAHAM,Clerk EDITH B.CAVANAGH,Assistant Clerk Organization Board of Public Welfare,Bureau of Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dejjendent Children HELEN E.SCRIPTURE,Chairman IRA B.P.STOUGHTON NORMAN CARD MARY E.OLIVER,Welfare Agent under Civil Service BOARD OF HEALTH Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 COMMITTEES Under Article 6,March Meeting,1945 New High School Building Committee EDWARD F.WILLCUTT ARTHUR SOMERVILLE ARTHUR L.CLARK HENRY E.SWEENEY CHARLES L.STEGMAIER E.CLAYTON HYLAND JOHN L.EMERY WILLIAM H.McGAW FRANCIS W.HAGERTY EDWARD A.MULVEY Under Article 25,March Meeting,1947 Zoning By-Law ComTnittee PAUL T.LITCHFIELD FREDERICK A.THAYER LLOYD C.TROTT WALTER C.WHEELWRIGHT EDWARD A.MULVEY A.FRED PETERSEN H.KINGSLEY DURANT ARTHUR L.CLARK CLARENCE S.REDDY ROGER B.COULTER GEORGE W.BENEDICT,JR.HOWARD BATES BURT M.BRISTOL JAMES F.COLLINS ARTHUR J.DIXON CHARLES J.STENZ RUPERT C.LEWIS Under Article 50,March Meeting,1947 Town History Committee HENRY F.HOWE G.FRANK SARGENT GILBERT S.TOWER JOHN M.HUNT LAWRENCE B.FLETCHER CHARLOTTE S.TOWER MARTHA ENOS NATHAN BATES BURTRAM J.PRATT LUCY B.TREAT MRS.F.GORDON PATTISON,Associate Member WILLIAM H.MORRIS,Associate Member Under Article 42,March Meeting,1949 Government Island Property Committee HENRY F.HOWE CHARLES L.STEGMAIER THOMAS SILVIA KENDALL D.DOBLE OSBORNE INGRAM WILLIAM G.RUSSELL LANGFORD WARREN EARLE W.HIGGINS LAWRENCE FIGUEIREDO 10 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Under Article 12,March Meeting,1949 Sewage Committee MILTON L.KERR ARTHUR O.WOOD E.LAWRENCE PARKER EDWARD H.SCHOTT ARTHUR L.LEHR LOUIS F.EATON,JR. CLARENCE S.REDDY Under Resolution offered by Mr.P.T.Cumner,March Meeting,1951 Shade Tree Co7nm,ittee NATHAN W.BATES HELEN HOWES VOSOFF RUFUS A.JAMES HOPE WARREN GEORGE W.BENEDICT,JR.HERBERT T.STODDARD GUDRUN B.HOWE VIRGINIA W.KNOWLES Under Article 27,March Meeting,1952 Committee to Study the Town Manager Form of Government With Relation to Cohasset CHARLES L.STEGMAIER HERBERT R.TOWLE LAWRENCE L.CLARKE PAUL BLACKMUR RICHARD C.WARE WILLIAM H.TAYLOR,JR. WARREN C.PRATT Under Article 31,March Meeting,1952 Committee to Study the Union Health Department Program HENRY F.HOWE JOSEPH A.HUMPHREYS HOWARD S.REID NORMAN E.SCOTT ROSEMARY C.MacISAACS ELIZABETH F.O'NEILL MARJORY CABOT WARE Under Article 45,March Meeting,1952 Fire Department Investigating Committee ROSCOE E.SHERBROOKE PRESCOTT T.CUMNER E.HAROLD BROWN GILBERT S.TOWER HAROLD F.GOODWIN Under Article 46,March Meeting,1952 Committee to Investigate the Matter of Fluoridation or Treatment of the Cohasset Water Supply NATHANIEL HURWITZ WILLIAM G.MATTESON,JR. HOMER A.SEVERNE ARTHUR C.NISULA JOHN F.KELLY J.E.REVELLE HARRISON P.EDDY,JR. 11 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Under Article 54,March Meeting,1952 Committee to Study the Matter of the Condition of Pond Street as Related to the Safety of Pupils Attending the New High School, and the Need of Widening Said Street for Constructing a Sidewalk Thereon HARRY H.REED,JR.BERNARD H.MULCAHY Resigned 3/20/53 THOMAS G.CHURCHILL,JR. MAURICE A.BLACKMUR RICHARD A.SULLIVAN LOUIS F.EATON,JR. Resigned 3/23/53 WALTER F.CRANE Under Article 23,March Meeting,1952 Comnnittee to Work with the Selectmen for the Acquisition of the Beechivood Cemetery HOWARD BATES CHARLES STODDARD W.C.WHEELWRIGHT,SR.JOSEPH ANDREWS E.HAROLD BROWN Under Article 20,March Meeting,1952 Committee to Study the Possible Future Use of the Osgood School Grounds ROBERTA MANTON EVERETT GAMMONS BERNARD MULCAHY GEORGE BENEDICT ALBERT HABERSTROH Under Article 29,March Meeting,1953 Committee to Study,Investigate and Consider the Subject of Additional Grade School Facilities EDWARD A.MULVEY CHARLES D.MAGINNIS FELICE LOW ELMER H.PRATT LOIS C.WHEELWRIGHT Under Article 41,March Meeting,1953 Committee to Study the Advisability of Constructing an Adequate Storm Sewer and Drain on Elm Court D.BRUCE McLEAN EARL R.McARTHUR WALTER F.CRANE MANUEL E.SALVADOR FRANCIS J.O'NEILL 12 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Under Article 24,March Meeting,1953 By-Law Committee FREDERICK A.THAYER EVERETT GAMMONS GEORGE Mclaughlin j.blake thaxter CLINTON T.CROLIUS THOMAS A.LOTHROP JOHN BATES Under Article 38,March Meeting,1953 War Memorial Comm^ittee EDWARD A.MULVEY LOUISE SULLIVAN ROBERT JORDAN ROBERT S.WILLIAMS ANTHONY WHITTEMORE 13 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 COHASSET REVISED JURY LIST Bigelow,Joseph S.,Elec.Engineer 30 Black Horse Lane Bowditch,Philip N.,Engineer Meadow Lane Churchill,Thomas G.,Jr.,Salesman 24 Clay Spring Road Coughlin,William,Cashier 18 Arrowwood Road Dow,Walter A.,Treasurer 90 Elm Street Dunn,Joseph S.,Clerk 87 Elm Street Dusossoit,Paul V.,Salesman 73 Elm Street Dwyer,Grant G.,Purchasing Agent 4 Norman Todd Road Eaton,Charles W.,Broker ,35 Stevens Lane Emanuello,Paul V.,Custodian 49 Hull Street Haberstroh,Albert,Elec.Engineer .......9 Black Horse Lane Howe,Frederick E.,Invest.Counsel 19 Elm Street James,Rufus A.,Mason 358 Beechwood Street Jenks,Arnold H.,Insurance 43 King Street Lapham,Ziba T.,Plumber 83 Sohier Street Long,Edward B.,Salesman 487 King Street MaeLean,Clifton R.,Ins.Broker 131 Beechwood Street Merrill,Joseph B.,Sales Engineer Stoneleigh Road Myers,Kenneth R.,Caretaker 17 Highland Court Rogers,Milton J.,Chauffeur 4 Margin Street Sestito,Carl S.,Gardener 316 North Main Street Simeone,Louis N.,Salesman 34 Bancroft Road Smyth,Russell A.,Salesman 67 Lambert's Lane Stevens,Malcolm H.,Accountant 268 Beechwood Street Towle,Richard W.,Electrician 31 Border Street Tubman,George D.,Salesman 308 Beechwood Street 14 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Tuckerman,Edward M.,Manufacturer 312 King Street Ward,Hugh C,Banker 29 Beach Street Williams,Herbert,Jr.,Salesman 48 Stockbridge Street Berens,Louise,Housewife 5 Red Gate Lane Blackmur,Martha D.,Housewife 15 Beach Street Blake,Katherine C,Housewife 74 Pond Street Bliss,Beatrice E.,Home 7 Border Street Collins,Marion E.,Housewife 20 Church Street Downs,Frances,Home 25 James Lane Gleason,Emily B.,Housewife 38 Atlantic Avenue Good,Genevieve G.,Housewife 181 Atlantic Avenue Hallowell,Sara L.,Housewife 207 North Main Street Hartstone,Virginia Lee,Housewife 32 Atlantic Avenue Hurwitz,Lillian,Housewife 30 Margin Street Jason,Helen E.,Housewife 60 Summer Street Lehr,Ruth E.,Housewife 228 North Main Street Light,Evelyn,Home 47 Highland Avenue Manton,Roberta B.,Housewife 124 South Main Street Oliver,Catherine C,Housewife 26 Ash Street Posey,Margaret G.,Housewife 150 Nichols Road Scott,Musa C,Housewife 22 Bancroft Road Severne,Edna H.,Housewife 35 Pond Street Silvia,Elizabeth E.,Housewife 27 Ash Street Sweeney,Ann E.,Housewife 24 Bow Street Trott,Rosilla W.,Housewife 95 South Main Street Vosoff,Helen H.,Housewife 312 Forest Avenue 15 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT Town of Cohasset REPORT OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Held March 7,1953 At the Annual Business Meeting held at the Ripley Road School at 2:00 o'clock p.m.,March 7,1953,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 1:30 p.m.were Mary N.Grassie,Louise S.Jason,Mamie Keegan and Lillian E. Lincoln. The meeting was opened at 2:12 p.m.by Moderator Robert B. James,and the Town Clerk proceeded to read the call of the meet- ing. Tellers appointed by the Moderator and sworn by Town Clerk William H.Morris at 2:00 p.m.were Henry E.Sweeney,Ziba T. Lapham,Charles A.Marks,and David Truesdell. The Moderator ascertained from the Checkers the number of voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists was 589. "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 1952. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Report for the year of 1952 be and hereby are accepted. ARTICLE 3.To hear the report of any committee hereto- fore chosen and act thereon. 16 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 The New High School Building Committee The New High School Building Committee wishes to submit a report of progress. We planned to have ready for this meeting a final report but due to the extremely dry weather during the summer of 1952,the grass seed —although sowed three times by the contractor—did not germinate satisfactorily and the committee withheld the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.)under an agreement drawn by our Town Counsel.This amount is sufficient to put the grounds in the proper condition in accordance with the specifications.The com- mittee therefore requests continuance until the next regular Town Meeting. Respectfully submitted, /s/Edward A.Mulvey /s/ Vice-Chairman VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the New High School Building Committee be continued in force for another year. Town History Committee At the moment of writing this report the manuscript of the new volume of Cohasset Town History is about nine-tenths com- pleted.Before the Town Meeting in March it will doubtless be complete.The problems of assembling photographs and arranging for art work are in progress.Your Committee have voted,how- ever,not to submit an article requesting funds for publication to the 1953 Town Meeting since it was found impossible to accumulate all the information necessary to secure accurate estimates of costs in time for the March Meeting.We want to come to the Town with a firm bid that can be immediately executed by a printer once the Town has voted it.This we cannot quite do this year. The Committee will continue to the end that a volume worthy of Cohasset will result from its efforts.We request that our remain- ing appropriation be carried over for this purpose. Respectfully submitted, HENRY F.HOWE,Chairman VOTED :Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the report of the Committee on Town History be accepted,and that the Committee be continued and its remaining appropriation be carried over for another year. 17 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Government Island Committee I had intended to come before this Town Meeting with a re- quest that the Government Island Committee be discharged.How- ever,I find that several members of this Committee believe that the Committee can still be of service to the Selectmen and other interested people as an advisory group on matters pertaining to the use of the Government Island Property.The project of this Committee brought before the Town two years ago,to build a Locker Building was rejected and there has been no move to revive it.Since there are other recurring matters having to do with Gov- ernment Island in which this Committee may be useful,we ask that the Committee be continued in existence for another year. HENRY F.HOWE,Chairman VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Government Island Committee report be accepted,and that the Committee be continued for the purpose for which it was appointed. Shade Tree Committee VOTED :Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the report of the Shade Tree Committee be accepted as printed in the Town Report,and that the Committee be continued for the purposes for which it was appointed. Committee to Study the Town Manager Form of Government Your Committee has held numerous meetings at which the sub- ject of Town Management has been discussed.Various investiga- tions and reports of other Towns on the subject have been studied and discussed.Advice and information has been sought and ob- tained from specialists on the matter of Town Management.The Committee attended the public hearing held in Scituate on the question of the Selectmen-Manager form of Town government presented at its Town Meeting. Selectmen-Town Management form of government is a new and fast developing form of government.Your Committee feels that its importance warrants further study and consideration. It therefore wishes to make a report of progress,requests that this report be accepted and that the Committee be continued. PAUL BLACKMUR,Chairman 18 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the report of the Committee be accepted and the Committee be continued for further study. The Coniinittee to Study the Union HeaUh Department Program The Committee appointed to study the union health department program reported progress. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Committee of seven (7)citizens appointed March 3,1953,to study the Union Health Department program and the subject matter contained in this Article in relation to Cohasset be continued for another year to return an information report at the next Annual Town Meeting. Fire Department Investigating Committee The committee of five citizens,appointed by the Moderator to develop the investigation of the previous committee,has carefully reviewed the work of said committee and concludes very much the same,to wit:^ 1.This is not the proper time to consider the construction of anything that can possibly be deferred,including a new central fire station,desirable as it may be. 2.It could not in the short time it has been in effect make constructive comments on a subject so important and con- troversial as the possible reorganization of the Fire De- partment. It believes that the entire subject is worthy of continued study by an interested group and therefore recommends that the present committee be continued. Respectfully submitted, E.HAROLD BROWN HAROLD F.GOODWIN PRESCOTT T.CUMNER GILBERT S.TOWER ROSCOE E.SHERBROOKE, Chairman VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Fire De- partment investigating committee report be accepted and the com- mittee continue. 19 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Committee on Fluoridation The committee appointed under Article 46i of the last Cohasset Town Meeting to study Fluoridation of the Cohasset Water Supply- met and came to the following conclusions : 1.That we should continue further study as to National,State and local policies. 2.That we should await the outcome of the Hingham situa- tion which is being settled this year at their town meeting. 3.That through a series of educational lectures and messages we should acquaint the voters of the town with the nature of this procedure so as to inform them what they are voting for. 4.That we should set up the exact costs and the engineering which will be necessary. 5.We recommend the addition of two members to this com- mittee,Namely: Mr.Harrison P.Eddy,Jr. Mr.J.E.Revelle Respectfully submitted, NATHANIEL HURWITZ HOMER A.SEVERNE WILLIAM G.MATTESON JOHN F.KELLY ARTHUR C.NISULA VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Committee on Fluoridation appointed under Article 46 of the Warrant for the 1952 Annual Town Meeting be accepted as one of progress and continued in office to complete its duties;and that Mr.Harrison P. Eddy,Jr.and Mr.J.E.Revelle be and hereby are added to said Committee. Committee for Future Use of Osgood School Grounds The Committee reports progress and at the present time feels that this property may well become of definite value to the Town. It strongly recommends that the town retain title to the land until some definite proposal is made and that this committee be con- tinued in existence to study any such proposal. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT HABERSTROCH,Chairman 20 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that this report be accepted as one of progress and that the committee be continued, ARTICLE 4.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate $5,886.50 to pay during 1953,retroactive to January 1,1953,a temporary and non-recurring cost-of-living increase of five (5) per cent over 1952 base compensation,salaries and wages to all full-time salaried Towm officers,officials and employees in the various departments,excluding therefrom the members of the Boards of Selectmen,Assessors and Public Welfare and excluding all personnel of the Schools,Water Department and Libraries,pay- able in two installments,namely with the last payroll in June, 1953,and with the second payroll in December,1953,and will also raise and appropriate $1,963.96 to be allocated to the various de- partments to pay a temporary cost-of-living increase during 1953 only,to casual workmen and laborers so that their services,and, insofar as the legal requirement of the Town's fixing compensa- tion of all elected officers is concerned,will so fix the same in addi- tion to that fixed in Article 5 of this warrant. MOVED:That there be and hereby is raised and appropri- ated the sum of $5,886.50 to pay during 1953,retroactive to Janu- ary 1,1953,a temporary and non-recurring cost of living increase of five (5)per cent over 1952 base compensation,salaries and wages to all full-time salaried Town officers,officials and employees in the various departments,excluding therefrom the members of the Boards of Selectmen,Assessors and Public Welfare and exclud- ing all personnel of the Schools,Water Department and Libraries payable in two installments,namely with the last payroll in June, 1953,and with the second payroll in December,1953,and also there is hereby raised and appropriated the additional sum of $1,963.96 to be allocated to the various departments to pay a similar tem- porary non-recurring cost of living increase during 1953 only,to casual workmen and laborers so that their wage shall be fixed during said period at the rate of $1.30 per hour for their services and insofar as the legal requirement of the Town's fixing compen- sation of all elected officers is concerned,the same are so fixed in addition to that fixed in Vote under Article 5 of this warrant. Amendment to Article 4. MOVED :To amend the motion under Article 4 by inserting after the words "Water Department"the words "Police Depart- ment"thus excluding therefrom in addition to the Schools,Water Department and Libraries all personnel of the Police ^Department 21 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 and by reducing the amount to be raised and appropriated by $1,605.00 by striking out $5,886.50 where the same appears and inserting in place thereof $4,281.50. VOTED:By a voice vote,not to accept this amendment. SPEECH MADE BY ROBERT B.JAMES Once again we must consider what action we will take with respect to fixing the salaries and compensation of our officials and other Town Employees.Unfortunately there is no magic formula by which we can find the answer.In general it is a question of determining the quantity and quality of service that the citizens expect to receive and the amount of money they are willing and able to pay for such services. Whereas it is not proposed to add any new services or discon- tinue any of the present ones,the question is one entirely of — "What is a reasonable and fair reward for services now rendered consistent with our ability to pay."The fairness of pay to any Town employee must consider several factors.In varying degrees of importance some of these factors are:Fair relationship and differential between job classification;what the employee could earn on a similar job in private industry;has his pay been adjusted to reflect changes in duties,responsibility,and hours of work ;what similar services are paid in other comparable towns.There is also the benefit of working in one's home town to be considered. The employee should not he unmindful of the relative stability and security afforded by municipal employment during periods of depression as well as prosperity and the tangible value of work- ing at home is conservatively worth $600.00 per year in relation to being employed in Boston,as most of our people are.A further consideration is the matter of increase in cost of living which affects us all.Last but far from least,fairness to those w^ho bear the tax burden,especially small income families and people living on fixed incomes from investments and pensions. All of these factors must be viewed objectively in an attempt to strike the right degree of balance between employees and the tax- payer and to maintain an equality of sacrifice where it exists.A previous Advisory Board once pointed out that no distinction could be made between the Town employees,as such,on the one hand, and the tax payers on the other—that most of our employees are both,and that they are subject to the same increases in the tax rate as everyone else.That,while obviously true in part,requires 22 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 further examination.For example,if as our Advisory Board has indicated,a $2.00 increase should occur in the tax rate this year, the additional cost to a Town employee who owns his own home would probably average $15.00 at most,as contrasted with the $170.00 to $225.00 that most of our full time employees would receive as additional pay in 1953,if the proposed increase of 5% is voted.So,while it can be contended that home-owning Town employees are also tax payers,it is only natural that their vote on these matters would be influenced by their position as an em- ployee. This problem of salary increases has been a part of our Annual Town Meeting,almost without exception since 1942.It has been the subject of long study by the Advisory Boards and Special Com- mittees.The Advisory Board in their report of 1947 concluded, and I quote:"We have devoted much time and study to this sub- ject and still lack conviction as to the adaquacy or inadaquacy of prevailing rates in Cohasset." As a result of a recommendation made that year,a special Salary Survey Committee was appointed which included repre- sentatives of the Advisory Board,Department Heads and others not in any way connected with Town government.This group held 22 meetings during the year but were unable to reach definite con- clusions on whether or not the Town was justly rewarding its employees with the proper salary for each individual job. A further attempt to find the right formula was made only two years ago when as your Moderator I was directed to appoint a committee to study Job Classification and Salary Scale,none of whom were to be in any way engaged in Town affairs.This Com- mittee labored hard and long,and last year submitted for adoption a Wage and Salary Plan By-Law which included the establish- ment of a Personnel Board.This proposed By-Law met with opposition from many angles and was rejected.After these expe- riences we can be sure of but one thing,as yet we have not found any satisfactory method of dealing with this question other than by open and frank discussion in Town Meeting by all interested parties.It would be highly desirable if these matters could be resolved between the Advisory Board and Department Heads with the best interest of all fully protected,but just so long as the Advisory Board resorts to a policy of solicitous appeasement of the many rather than take a firm stand with the few,then the Town Meeting must settle these differences. 23 AniNUal Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 At this point let me explain how this Article 4 came into being:.This was the Advisory Board's own proposal and on their own admission,did not at the time it was drawn,represent any- known request from the Employees for a general raise.It is true the Police Dept.in their budget did ask for a 10%increase.This was approved by the Selectmen and passed to the Advisory Board. Shortly thereafter,upon learning of the Police Dept.move,the Fire Dept.made a similar request for 10%.This likewise was approved by the Selectmen.At this point the Advisory Board decided on a 5%general increase for all as a possible compro- mise rather than debate the issue with these two departments on their respective merits.In an attempt to bolster their position the Advisory Board is reported to have since contacted certain of the other employees inviting them to come in under this plan as out- lined in Article 4.Now my friends,there is something more than money involved here.Have we reached a point in the conduct of our Town affairs that we no longer can consider an increase for one individual or one department without opening the door to all. Must those whose circumstances are less deserving always benefit from our desire to reward the more deserving employee.If this is true then we have lost something.We have discarded every con- cept of individual enterprise and initiative. The question is now before us for final decision,and as we direct our attention to it,it would be well especially for the large number of new voters,to review actual experience of recent years of just what the Town has done for its employees in salary and wage increases,starting with 1946 as a base.In 1947 an increase of $200.00 was granted all full-time employees.No increases were voted in 1948.In 1949 a 10%bonus was paid on total 1948 com- pensation.In 1950 a further bonus of 10%was paid on 1949 com- pensation.In 1951 increases were handed out in the greatest free- for-all this Town has ever witnessed.No general wage increases were considered in 1952.The accumulated result of increases granted—1947-1951 for our principal full-time elected and ap- pointed officials is as follows: Salaries % 1946 1952 Increase Selectmen,Assessors,Board of Wel- fare (3 jobs—3 people)$6052 $9511 57 Accountant 2800 4500 60 Treasurer 2200 3800 73 Tax Collector 2200 3400 54 24 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 2500 120 3800 61 3358 78 4500 40 3249 41 3300 92 3600 83 4500 32 3800 43 3400 36 30316 80 4500 52 Clerk . 1138 Inspector of Wires,Fire Alarm....2361 Tree Warden and Moth Supt 1882 Highway Surveyor 3200 Town Hall Custodian 2300 Supt.Town Dump 1716 Welfare Agent 1968 I also have similar figures on the Police and Fire Depart- ments : Police Chief 3400 Sergeant 2655 Patrolman !2500 Annual Payroll Full-Time Em- ployees 16790 Fire Chief 2930 Captain not rated 3800 — Drivers 2500 3400 36** Annual Payroll Full-Time Em- ployees 18440 50285 172 **On hourly rate basis increase is 63%. 1946—84-hour week @ $2500 vs.1952—70-hour week @ $3400. From all this we can draw but one conclusion and that is the Townspeople have most generously fulfilled their obligation to their officials and other employees,and in fairness to our employees I am confident they would be among the first to agree. In considering this latest recommendation of the Advisory Board for further general increases under Article 4,let us examine some of the more important aspects of our financial position.Just what is our ability to pay?What is happening to our Tax Rate and Valuation? Year Tax Rate Ttl.Valuation Homes Assessed New Homes 1946 $31.00 $9,352,792 1073 — 1947 35.00 9,706,242 1101 28 1948 39.00 10,114,378 1126 25 1949 39.00 10,546,239 1170 44 1950 35.00 10,838,227 1223 55 1951 47.50 11,185,930 1237 32 1952 50.00 11,227,706 1309 52 Inc.'52 Over '46 19.00 1,874,914 236 25 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 In spite of the consistent building of homes totaling 236 new units over the past six years which increased our total valuation by $1,874,914,our tax rate went up $19.00 during the same period. Town Debt Position Bonded debt $1,237,000.00 on which the interest for 1953 is $20,958.00 and total interest thru 1979—$202,583.00. Let us now take a look at probable large capital expenditures facing us. Schools Under Article 29 of the Warrant for this Meeting you will be asked to appropriate $5,000.00 and create a Building Committee for the purpose of making available additional Grade School facil- ities.Without in any way attempting to predict the outcome,this measure could well eventuate in a new Grade School building cost- ing $230,000.With the additional teachers required,janitor serv- ices and operating costs,this project would mean several dollars annually on our tax rate.Our School Committee says this is a "must"in the immediate future. Sewerage System For the benefit of those not familiar with this,we have a bad situation resulting in frequent pollution of the brook draining the thickly settled parts of the Town and inner harbor.The Town was directed by the State Health Commissioner in November 1948 to take necessary action to prevent continued pollution.Competent engineering surveys were made,and the estimated cost based on figures as revised in 1951 was $385,000.Current costs would be even more.For further details see —Sewerage Committee's Re- port—Page 13-14 of the 1951 Town Report.The threat of this probable mandatory expenditure hangs over us like a time bomb and who knows when it will explode. Public Buildings The need for new Police and Fire Stations has been apparent for years but deferred because of other more pressing matters and the ever increasing cost of Town Government. Now what does this all add up to?Simply that just as sure as we are here today we are facing a $60.00 tax rate in the near future. 26 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 There my friends are the cold hard facts,as obvious that there can be little if any room for difference of interpretation.To me the answer stands out bold and clear.It's time to stop spending money, and,if I may add parenthetically (If it's not to old-fashioned maybe some one might consider how to save some). Now my friends,and I hope I may still refer to you as such, it is not an easy task—certainly not a pleasant one,to stand here and take a firm position against the personal finances of many friends of long standing.In doing so,I am motivated only by a sense of duty to the Town of Cohasset and all its citizens which, we must never forget,is bigger and more important than our in- dividual interests or our personal popularity. Therefore,I stand before you with deep conviction and de- clare that I am opposed to any further general salary increases. If it is felt that there is any money left that can be wrung from the Treasury sponge for salaries it should be used only to allevi- ate proven hardship cases,to adjust flagrant inequalities in rates of pay,and to reward instances of meritorious service,thereby holding out to our employees at all times the incentive for greater effort in behalf of the Town.I therefore urge you to defeat that part of this motion which would provide increases to full-time employees and approve in a separate vote the increase recommended for the laboring man.Thank you for your most courteous atten- tion. It was recommended by the Advisory Committee,and with the approval of the Moderator that the vote upon Article 4 to be taken by a "Yes"and "No"ballot with the use of the check list. ARTICLE 4 AS DIVIDED BY THE MODERATOR PART 1.MOVED :That there be and hereby is raised and appropriated the sum of $5,886.50 to pay during 1953,retroactive to January 1,1953,temporary and non-recurring cost of living in- crease of five (5)per cent over 1952 base compensation,salaries and wages to all full-time salaried Town officers,officials and em- ployees in the various departments,excluding therefrom the mem- bers of the Boards of Selectmen,Assessors and Public Welfare and excluding all personnel of the Schools,Water Department and Libraries payable in two installments,namely with the last pay- roll in June,1953,and with the second payroll in December 1953 and insofar as the legal requirement of the Town's fixing compen- 27 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 sation of all elected officers is concerned,the same are so fixed in addition to that fixed in vote under Article 5 of this Warrant. Yes,195;No,351. PART 2.MOVED:That there is hereby raised and appro- priated the sum of $1963.96 to be allocated to the various depart- ments to pay a similar temporary non-recurring cost of living in- crease during 1953 only,to casual workmen and laborers so that their wage shall be fixed during said period at the rate of $1.30 per hour for their services. Several citizens arose to a point of order stating that the Moderator did not divide Article 4.The moderator pointed out that he did divide this article and called attention to the last paragraph of his speech which said:"I therefore urge you to defeat that part of this motion which would provide increases to full time employees and approve in a separate vote the increase recommended for the laboring m.an."Therefore,the Moderator urged the Meeting to uphold his decision. The following vote was taken on the appeal of the Moderator's decision on the separation of Article 4,by a hand vote,in his favor. Yes,335;no,106. VOTED:By a voice vote,that there is hereby raised and appropriated the sum of $1963.96 to be allocated to the various departments to pay a similar temporary non-recurring cost of living increase during 1953 only,to casual workmen and laborers so that their wage shall be fixed during said period at the rate of $1.30 per hour for their services. ARTICLE 5,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. 28 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 6.Assessors. 7.Other Finance Officers and Accounts,certification of notes. 8.Law and Legal Counsel. 9.Town Clerk. 10.Election,Registrations and Town Meetings. 10a.Engineering,maintenance. 10b.Engineering,outlay assessors'tax plats,etc. 11.Town Hall. 12.Police Department. 12a.Police Department—out of state travel.. 13.Fire Department. 13a.Fire Department —out of state travel. 14.Fire Department,hydrant service. 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 Dutch Elm Disease. 18.Tree Warden,general. 18a.Tree Warden —Special,Clearing Trees for Fire Alarm. 19.Forest Fires. 19a.Bounties. 19b.Civil Defense. 20.Board of Health,General—maintenance. 21.Dental clinics for schoolchildren. 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. 29 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 30b.Public Welfare,Disability Assistance —Administration. 30bL Public Welfare,Disability Assistance—Assistance. 30c.Old Age Assistance,Administration. oOcl.Old Age Assistance,Assistance. 30d.Aid to Dependent Children,Administration. 30dl.Aid to Dependent Children,Assistance. 32.Veterans'Services. 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.North Cohasset Playground. 39.Memorial Day,other legal holidays and celebrations. 39a.Retirement Fund to County System. 39b.Pension or Annuity to supplement retirement (Eleanor T. Downs,former Tax Collector,Chap.530 of 1950). 39c.Retirement Fund —James L.Happenny. 39d.Retirement Fund—Charles C.Philbrook. 40.Town Reports. 41.Town Clock, 42.Town Flag. 43.Employers'Liability Insurance and Workmen's Compensa- tion not otherwise classified,and unclassified items. 43a.Honor Roll. 44.North Cohasset Post Office and Fire Department Building. 44a.Bates Building. 44b.Municipal Garage. 44d.Government Island Real Estate. 45.Town Guild Hall Building. 45a.Parking Places,Maintenance. 46.Water Department. 46a.Water Department — Interest. 46b.AVater Department—Maturing Debt. 47.Cemeteries,maintenance. 47a.Cemeteries,Veterans'Graves. 48.Interest,General. 49.Loans,municipal indebtedness,bonds or notes from revenue, or premiums on loans. 30 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Moved:That the subdivisions and sections of this article be considered,covered and acted upon in one vote;that the sum of $808,480.13 be and hereby is raised and appropriated,$25,704.77 for salaries of elected town officers,the same being fixed as follows in each case,for the ensuing year,effective and retroactive to Jan- uary 1,1953;and until the next annual Meeting in 1954 and $782,775.36 for salaries,operations,maintenance and expenses of the various departments,effective and retroactive as aforesaid be- ing 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. 1.Moderator $100.00 la.Advisory Committee 440.00 lb.Planning Board 487.50 2.Selectmen —Salaries Chairman—one at 908.26 One full time member at 2,147.26 One member at 464.86 3,520.38 Selectmen—Expenses 2,155.18 5,675.56 5,675.56 3.Auditor and.Accountant 6,117.40 4.Treasurer — Salary 3,800.00 Expenses 2,400.00 6,200.00 6,200.00 5.Collector of Taxes Salary 3,200.00 Expenses 1,647.50 4,847.50 4,847.50 6.Assessors—Salaries Chairman—one at 2,001.10 One member at 1,343.26 One member at 908.23 4,252.59 Assessors—Expenses 4,143.36 8,395.95 8,395.95 31 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 7.Other Finance Offices and Accounts, Certification of Notes 50.00 8.Law and Legal Counsel 3,990.00 9.Town Clerk- Salary 2,500.00 Expenses 1,512.50 10. 4,012.50 4,012.50 Meetings 2,713.82 10a.Engineering —Maintenance 735.00 10b.Engineering—Outlay Assessors'Tax Plats,etc.2,400.00 11.Town Hall 8,861.41 12.Police Department 43,215.00 12a.Police Department—Out of State Travel .00 13.Fire Department 63,568.76 13a.Fire Department—Out of State Travel 75.00 14.Fire Department—Hydrant Service, also for water for Public Build- ings and other uses 16,150.00 15.Wire Department 7,949.00 15a.Wire Department—Out of ,State Travel 125.00 16.Sealing of Weights and Measures 681.53 17.Insect Pest Extermination—Moth Suppression 6,382.48 17a.Moth Suppression —Eradication of Dutch Elm Disease 11,000.00 18.Tree Warden Salary 793.16 Expenses 5,560.00 6,353.16 6,353.16 18a.Tree Warden—Special,Clearing trees for Fire Alarm 400.00 19.Forest Fires 1,509.00 19a.Bounties 25.00 19b.'Civil Defense 750.00 20.Board of Health —General Salaries One Chairman 500.00 32 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Two Members at $400.00 800.00 1,300.00 Expenses 3,130.00 4,430.00 4,430.00 21.Inspection of School Children- Dental Dispensary 1,938.21 21a.District and/or Public Nurse or other Nurses and Nursing 2,500.00 21b.Oxygen and Ambulance Supplies 300.00 22.Inspection of Animals 144.21 22a.Inspection of Slaughtering 62.70 22b.Inspection of Milk and Vinegar 324.16 23.Refuse and Garbage Disposal — Town Dump 4,765.00 24.Care of Brooks and Streams,Drain- ing of Ponds,Straits Pond,James Brook,Cat Dam,etc.2,589.02 25.Highways General Salary 4,500.00 Expenses 34,575.00 39,075.00 39,075.00 26.Highways,Snow and Ice Removal, Sanding Streets 10,436.61 27.Highways,Street Lighting 11,969.00 28.Highways,Street Signs,Fountains and Highways under Selectmen 1,000.00 28a.Highways —Street Painting 800.00 29.Highways —Harbor Maintenance 3,181.94 30.Public Welfare—General Administration Salaries Chairman,one at 1,035.39 One Member at 351.64 One Member at 351.61 1,738.64 Expenses 780.00 2,518.64 2,518.64 30a.Public Welfare—Assistance 11,000.00 33 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 30b. 30bl. 30c. 30cl. 30d. 30dl. 32. 32. 33. 33a. 33b. 34. 35. 35a. 38. 38a. 38b. 39. 39a. 39b. 39c. 39d. 40. 41. 42. 43a. 44. 44a. 44b. 44d. 45. Public Welfare- Assistance- Public Welfare- Assistance- -Disability -Administration -Disability -Assistance Old Age Assistance—Administration Old Age Assistance—Assistance Aid to Dependent Children — Administration Aid to Dependent Children — Assistance Veterans'Services—Administration Veterans*Services—Assistance Schools—General Maintenance Schools—Lunches Schools —^Out of State Travel Libraries—General Maintenance Town Commons and Parks—General Beechwood Ball Park Milliken-Bancroft Field Maintenance Damage to Persons and Personal Property and Indemnification North Cohasset Playground Memorial Day,Other Legal Holidays and Celebrations Retirement Fund to County System Pension or Annuity to Supplement Retirement (Eleanor T.Downs,Former Tax Collector, €h.530-1950) Retirement Fund—James L.Happenny Retirement Fund—Charles C.Philbrook Town Reports Town Clock Town Flag Employers'Liability Insurance and Work- men's Compensation Not Otherwise Classified,and Unclassified Items Honor Roll North Cohasset Post Office and Fire Department Building Bates Building Municipal Garage Government Island Real Estate Town Guild Hall Building 150.00 7,500.00 2,000.00 50,000.00 400.00 9,000.00 1,504.42 6,000.00 225,677.00 4,000.00 250.00 14,234.00 5,540.00 1,126.00 1,830.50 300.00 839.00 1,080.00 7,859.52 200.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,850.00 190.00 393.06 40.00 269.00 230.00 8-60.00 135.10 3,728.00 1,084.50 34 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 45a.Parking Places Maintenance 1,400.00 46.Water Department 41,870.00 46a.Water Department—Interest 6,460.00 46b.Water Department—Maturing Debt 18,000.00 47.Cemeteries—Maintenance 6,010.00 47a.Cemeteries—Veterans'Graves 926.22 48.Interest—General 15,698.75 49.Loans,Municipal Indebtedness,Bonds or Notes from Revenue or Premiums on Loans 56,000.00 VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that in the event that the business of this meeting be not concluded by 5:30 p.m., then this meeting shall at that time be adjourned to Monday, March 9,1953 at 8:15 o'clock p.m.in this hall. MOVED:That the motion be amended by providing that Section 12 of Article 5 be considered separately,and after final action is taken on all other Sections and subdivisions of Article 5; and that the sum of $765,265.13 be,and hereby is,raised and appropriated for all purposes set forth in the various subdivisions of Article 5 (excluding Section 12,of which amount $25,704.77 is for salaries,and $739,510.36 is for all other purposes and expenses under the said Article 5 (Excluding Section 12). MOVED:That the vote on this amendment be taken by a "Yes"and "No"ballot. VOTED:By a voice vote,in the negative. VOTED :By a hand vote,that the motion be amended by pro- viding that Section 12 of Article 5 be considered separately,and after final action is taken on all other sections and subdivisions of Article 5;and that the sum of $765,265.13 be,and hereby is,raised and appropriated for all purposes set forth in the various sub- divisions of Article 5 (excluding Section 12,of v^^hich amount $25,704.77 is for salaries,and $739,510.36 is for all other purposes and expenses under the said Article 5 (Excluding Section 12). Yes,252;No,132. MOVED:That the meeting reconsider its vote to adjourn at 5:30 P.M. VOTED :By a hand vote,in the negative. Yes,108;No,282. 35 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 MOVED:That the speech made by Robert B.James be incorporated in the minutes of this meeting. VOTED:By a voice vote,in the affirmative. MOVED AND VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote at 5:25 p.m.,that this meeting be adjourned. Monday,March 9,1953 Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by the Town Clerk reported to work at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was opened at 8:15 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 661. THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT WAS PRESENTED BY MR.VAN BUSKIRK. MOVED:To amend the amended motion under Article 5, that it is the sense of this meeting and the voters assembled hereby recommend that all salary and wage rates of appointive positions paid under the authority of the vote under Article 5,and as printed in the Warrant,be and hereby are approved on an interim basis; that no payments of annual salaries to appointees and employees made under this authority during this interim period be in excess of the rates paid to these individual appointive positions in 1952; that the pay rates of all appointive positions be subject to recon- sideration and final action by the Town at an adjourned Town Meeting to be held on April 25,1953;that the Moderator shall, within three days after the passage of this amendment,appoint a committee of three citizens not otherwise engaged in Town affairs to determine the rates paid in other towns in this area to posi- tions which are comparable with the appointive positions in the Town of Cohasset,and to submit a report of findings and recom- mendations thereon to the Town prior to said adjourned Town Meeting. VOTED:By a voice vote,in the negative. 36 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT WAS PRESENTED BY MR.McLaughlin. MOVED :That the motion under Article 5 be further amended by providing that Section 13 of Article 5 be considered separately and after final action is taken on all other Sections and subdi- visions of Article 5,including Section 12;and that the sum of $701,'678.37 be,and hereby is,raised and appropriated for all purposes set forth in the various subdivisions of Article 5 (exclud- ing Sections 12 and 13)of which amount $25,704.77 is for salaries of elected town officials and $'675,973.'60 is for all other purposes and expenses under said Article 5 (excluding Sections 12 and 13). VOTED:By a voice vote,in the negative. VOTED:By a voice vote,to accept Article 5 as amended. MOVED:That under Article 5,Section 12,there be raised and appropriated the sum of $46,425.00. The Advisory Committee recommends that the Moderator order the vote upon this motion to be taken by a "Yes"and "No"ballot with the use of the check list. The following vote was declared under Section 12 of Article 5. Yes,256;No,335. MOVED AND VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $43,215.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for operation,salaries,expenses and compensation for the ensuing year,retroactive to January 1st for Section 12 of Article 5 of the Warrant entitled Police Department. MOVED AND VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote at 11:45 p.m.,that this meeting be now adjourned to reconvene in this hall at 8:15 p.m.Tuesday,March 10,1953. Tuesday,March 10,1953 Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by the Town Clerk reported to work at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was opened at 8 :15 p.m.by the Moderator and the Tellers were called to the stand. 37 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 The Moderator ascertained from the Checkers the number of voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists which was 391. ARTICLE 6.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 1,1953,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 accord- ance 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 1,1953,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 7.Will the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $762.00,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 $7-62.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the 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 8.To see if the Town will raise and/or appropriate from Overlay Surplus,or otherwise,the sum of $20,000.00 for the purposes of a Reserve Fund,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $7,681.65 be and hereby is appropriated from Overlay Surplus and $12,318.35 appropriated from available funds in the Treasury (Excess and Deficiency)making a total of $20,000.00 for the pur- pose of a Reserve Fund. ARTICLE 9.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 122 Acts of 1931. 38 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of ).00 be raised and appropriated for maintaining,during the ensuing year,the mosquito control w^orks as estimated and certified to by the State Reclamation Board in accordance with Chapter 122 of the Acts of 1931. ARTICLE 10.To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available cash in the treasury a sum not exceeding $40,000.00 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 $40,000.00 as the Assessors in their dis- cretion may determine advisable. ARTICLE 11.(Inserted at the request of the Water De- partment:)To see if the Town will appropriate from the surplus water revenue the sum of $3,150.00 for installation and laying of approximately 630 feet of 8"water mains in Joy Place,replacing 430 feet of 1"pipe and extending 200 feet to the end of Joy Place, or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that there be and hereby is ap- propriated from Surplus Water Revenue the sum of $3,150.00 for construction,installation,laying and extension of approximately 630 feet of eight inch water mains in and on Joy Place. ARTICLE 12.(Inserted at the request of the Water De- partment:)To see if the Town will raise and/or appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the installation and rental of a fire hydrant on Joy Place,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $100.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the installa- tion and rental of a fire hydrant on Joy Place at such location as the Water Department may determine. ARTICLE 13.Will the Town vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 624 of the Acts of 1952,which provides in general for an increase of $100.00 in the annual amount of retirement allowances or annuity payable to former employees who were separated from service by retirement prior to April 1,1951,or act on anything relating thereto? 39 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the provisions of Chapter 624 of the Acts of 1952,providing in general for an in- crease in the Annual amount of retirement allowance or annuity payable to certain former employees who were separated from service by retirement be and hereby are accepted. ARTICLE 14.To see if the Town will raise and/or appro- priate $8,000.00 or other sufficient sum necessary for maintaining, repairing,improving and constructing ways under the provisions of General Laws,Chapter 90 and Acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto,said sum,or any portion thereof,to be used in conjunction with money which may be allotted by the State or County,or both,for this purpose,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED :By a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely post- poned. ARTICLE 15.(Inserted at request of Chief of Police:)To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200.00 towards the purchase and equipping of a new cruising car for use of the Police Department and authorize the sale,turn-in or trade,of the Present 1951 cruising car now in use by said Depart- ment in connection therewith and in part payment therefor,or act on anything relating thereto. MOVED AND VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the motion be amended by adding at the end thereof the following : ''Advertisements for bids under this article as provided for by General Laws Chapter 40 Section 4B shall not,directly or in- directly,in the specifications limit eligible bidders to any particular make or manufacturer." VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $1,200.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated towards the purchase and equipping of a new cruising car for the use of the Police Department,and the sale,turn-in,or trade of the present 1951 cruising car now in use by said Department in connection therewith and in part payment therefor be and hereby is authorized, advertisements for bids under this article as provided for by General Laws Chapter 40 Section 4B shall not,directly or indi- rectly,in the specifications limit eligible bidders to any particular make or manufacturer. ARTICLE 16.(Inserted at request of Chief of Fire De- partment:)To see if the Town will raise and/or appropriate the 40 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 sum of $6,500.00 for or towards the purchase and equipping of a new forest fire truck together with front end pumping equipment for the use of the Fire Department,and will authorize the sale, turn-in or trade,of the present 1931 Chevrolet forest fire 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 $6,500.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for and towards the purchase and equipping of a new forest fire truck,together with front end pumping equipment for the use of the Fire Department; and the sale,turn-in or trade of the present 1931 Chevrolet forest fire truck now in use by said Department in connection therewith and in part payment therefor be and hereby is authorized,adver- tisements for bids under this article as provided for by General Laws Chapter 40 Section 4B shall not,directly or indirectly,in the specifications limit eligible bidders to any particular make or manufacturer. ARTICLE 17.(George H.Snow,Jr.and others:)Will the Town raise and/or appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 for the col- lection of garbage,or act on anything relating thereto. MOVED:That the sum of $8,000.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the collection of garbage within the Town, the same to be contracted for and the money to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Health. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,in the negative. ARTICLE 18.(Inserted at request of School Committee:) Will the Town authorize the School Committee to establish and maintain State-aided vocational education in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 74,General Laws,and Acts amendatory thereto,or dependent thereon,and further raise and appropriate the amount of $100.00 therefor. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the School Committee be and hereby are authorized to establish and maintain state-aided voca- tional education in accordance with the provisions of General Laws,Chapter 74,and Acts in amendment thereof and addition thereto;and that the sum of $100.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated therefor. ARTICLE 19.Will the Town,acting under the jurisdiction and provisions of Chapter 252 of the General Laws,vote to join 41 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 in a Mosquito Control project in conjunction with the City of Quincy and the Towns of Hingham,Braintree,Hull,Weymouth and Milton,or any combination of them,and contingent upon sufficient other towns'joining and will raise and/or appropriate a sufficient sum of money not exceeding $4,000.00 for the purpose of paying Cohasset's share thereof,the same to be paid to the Massachusetts Reclamation Board,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED :Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Town of Cohasset join in a Mosquito Control Project in conjunction with the City of Quincy and the Towns of Hingham,Braintree,Hull,Wey- mouth and Milton or any combination of them in accordance with and authorized by the provisions of Chapter 252 of the General Laws as amended and the sum of $4,000.00 be and hereby is ap- propriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the pur- pose of paying Cohasset's share thereof,the funds to be paid to the Massachusetts Reclamation Board in the discretion of the Board of Selectmen if sufficient other municipalities join to justify such action. ARTICLE 20.(Jacob W.Tushins and others :)To see if the Town will vote to hereafter elect by ballot three water commis- sioners,one to serve until the expiration of three years,one until the expiration of two years,and one until the expiration of one year from the next succeeding Annual Town Meeting to con- stitute a Board of Water Commissioners,and at the Annual Town Meeting held on the day on which the shortest of such terms expires,and at each Annual Town Meeting thereafter,one such commissioner to be elected by ballot for the term of three years as provided by Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1886,Section 14 as amended by Chapter 489 of the Acts of 1946. VOTED:By a hand vote,that the Town will vote to here- after elect by ballot three water commissioners,one to serve until the expiration of three years,one until the expiration of two years,and one until the expiration of one year from the next succeeding Annual Town Meeting to constitute a Board of Water Commissioners,and at the Annual Town Meeting held on the day on which the shortest of such terms expires,and at each Annual Town Meeting thereafter,one such commissioner to be elected by ballot for the terms of three years as provided by Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1886,Section 14 as amended by Chapter 489 of the Acts of 1946. YES,255;No,59. 42 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 ARTICLE 21.(Josie M.Bates and others:)To see what action the Town will take with respect to providing a pension for J.Lewis Bates,a past driver of the Fire Department,and especi- ally if the Town will vote to accept,approve or authorize the Selectmen to accept,and approve for it and in its behalf any House bill pending before the General Court authorizing the Town to pay such pension or what other or further action or vote it will take relative thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 22.Will the Town raise and/or appropriate a sufficient sum of money for repairing and rebuilding the sea-wall around Lawrence Wharf,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the sum of $6,500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury for repairing and rebuilding the sea-wall around and at Lawrence Wharf. ARTICLE 23.Will the Town authorize the building of a drain in Hull street in Hingham and Cohasset and Cedar Street in Cohasset in conjunction with the Town of Hingham,and raise and/or appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to be used with $4,000.00 to be provided by the Town of Hingham,work to be let out by con- tract,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $2,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury as Cohasset's share for construction and building of a drain in Hull Street in Hingham and Cohasset and Cedar Street in Cohasset to be used with $4,000.00 provided by and in conjunction with the Town of Hingham,the work to be let out by contract,as the Selectmen may determine advisable. ARTICLE 24.To see if the Town will provide for and establish a Committee of seven citizens to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of making an investigation and study of a revision of the Town By-Laws,including bringing same up to date;the advisability of adopting Building,Plumbing or other regulations and accepting certain provisions of law heretofore remaining unaccepted;said Committee to report at a future Town Meeting the results of its study and investigation and its recom- mendations together with suitable drafts of By-Laws,Regulations 43 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 and Articles necessary to carry the same into effect;will raise and appropriate $100.00 to defray printing and other expenses of said Committee;or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that a Committee of seven citizens of the Town to be appointed by the Selectmen be and hereby is established for the purpose of making investigation and study of the Town By-Laws,including bring same up to date;modernizing and amending same;the advisability of adopting Plumbing,Build- ing and other appropriate regulations and accepting certain pro- visions of existing law heretofore remaining unaccepted by the Town;said Committee to report at a future Town Meeting the results of its study and investigation and its recommendations, together with suitable drafts of By-Laws,Regulations and Articles necessary to carry the same into effect;and that the sum of $100.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available funds in the Treasury to defray expenses of said Committee. ARTICLE 25.To hear and act upon the report of the Com- mittee appointed under resolution at the 1952 Annual Town Meet- ing to study the need of widening or constructing a sidewalk on Pond Street for the increased safety of pupils attending the new high school,and to see if the Town will vote to raise and /or appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the widening of the present travelled way on Pond Street and the construction and surfacing of a sidewalk from the new high school to Bancroft Road, or act on anything relative thereto. REPORT OF THE POND STREET SIDEWALK COMMITTEE Pursuant to a resolution passed by the 1952 Cohasset Town Meeting,the Moderator appointed the undersigned committee to study the advisability of a sidewalk on Pond Street.This the committee has done; It was determined after study that there existed a need for a sidewalk on Pond Street,particularly that section of Pond Street that lay between Clay Spring and Bancroft Roads.This study indicated that the sidewalk should be built on the north side of Pond Street,the same side as the High School,and should be of simple blacktop construction. Because of the terrain,it was found that a drain would be necessary between Bancroft Road and the bottom of the hollow. This drain would be connected to the proposed drain which the Selectmen proposed the Town should approve in Article 43. 44 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 The cost of a sidewalk on Pond Street between Clay Spring and Bancroft Roads,including the necessary drainage,is estimated at $8,000.This $8,000 cost is predicated on the need of a retainer wall along part of the sidewalk.In the event of the consent of the abutter to permit a slope instead of a retaining wall,the above estimated $8,000 would be reduced. The committee after study reached the conclusion that the extension of a sidewalk beyond the limits of Clay Spring Road and Bancroft Road on Pond Street was not essential at this time. However,it is our recommendation that this Town Meeting act favorably on Article 25 which provides sufficient funds to con- struct a sidewalk on the north side of Pond Street between Clay Spring Road and Bancroft Road. We wish to thank the Board of Selectmen for their very generous cooperation in assisting us and providing us with the services of the Town Engineer. Respectfully submitted, HARRY H.REED,JR.,Chairman RICHARD SULLIVAN BERNARD MULCAHY MAURICE BLACKMUR THOMAS CHURCHILL,JR. MOVED :That the report of the Committee appointed under resolution at the 1952 Annual Town Meeting to study the need of widening and constructing a sidewalk on Pond Street be ac- cepted and the Committee continued in office for further study, investigation and report and the sum of $8,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury for the widening of the present travelled w^ay and the construction and surfacing of a sidewalk from Clay Spring Road to Bancroft Road,including acquiring of an easement or right to slope necessary therefor, the work to be done under the supervision of the Highway Depart- ment including acquiring of land. VOTED:By a voice vote,that this motion be indefinitely post- poned. MOVED AND VOTED:By a voice vote,that the Com- mittee's report be accepted without accepting its recommendations and the Committee to continue to make further study. 45 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 ARTICLE 26.To see if the Town will vote to accept the re-location,altering,widening and laying out of a small section of South Main Street as altered,re-located,widened and 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 purpose;raise and/or appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the purchase or taking thereof and for land damages awarded as such,and to provide for the construction or improvement of same;or take any other or further action relative thereto. MOVED:That the Town accept and establish as a Town Way the relocation,alteration,widening and laying out of a small section of South Main Street,at and near Pegram's Corner so- called as made by the Selectmen and shown on plan and lay-out on file in the Town Clerk's office;that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to take by eminent domain and /or acquire such rights,title and easements in such land as is necessary therefor and to accomplish said purpose;and further that the sum of $1,405.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury —$450.00 for the purchase and/or taking thereof and land damages awarded as such and $1,000.00 for the construction and improve- ment thereof as aforesaid. VOTED :By a voice vote,in the negative. ARTICLE 27.(Inserted at the request of the Tree Depart- ment:)To see if the Town will raise and /or appropriate a sum of $2,800.00 for or towards the purchase and equipping of a new truck for the Tree Department,and removing from the old truck and re-installing on the new truck a power winch;and authorize the sale,turn-in or trade of the 1937 Ford platform truck presently used by the Department,minus said winch to be removed,in con- nection therewith and in part payment thereof;or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $2,800.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for and towards the purchase and equipping of a new truck for the use of the Tree Department and the removal from the old truck and re- installing on the new truck a power winch with replacement parts as required;and the sale,turn-in or trade of the 1937 Ford plat- form truck presently used by the Department,minus said winch 46 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 to be removed,in connection therewith or in part payment thereof be and hereby is authorized,advertisements for bids under this article as provided for by General Laws Chapter 40 Section 4B shall not,directly or indirectly,in the specifications limit eligible bidders to any particular make or manufacturer. ARTICLE 28.To see if the Town will vote to authorize its Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or take by eminent domain,for beach and recreational purposes,any and all out- standing rights,titles and interests and fee in the beach and flats situated on the easterly side of the County road leading from Cohasset to Hull near Wadleigh Park,lying between the road and Massachusetts Bay and extending from property formerly known as the Black Rock House property,in a northwesterly direction to Green Hill and shown as "The Mary Lincoln Beach and Flats Property"on plan entitled "Properties at Cohasset made by Luther Briggs,Surveyor,"recorded with Norfolk Deeds,December 20, 1881,and filed as No.333,a copy of which is on file in the Town Clerk's office;such authority to include proceedings under Chapter 80A for the alternative method of taking property by eminent domain,and for assessment of betterments thereunder;will raise and /or appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the purchase and /or taking thereof,and expenses incurred in the exercise of said authority and proceedings thereunder;or act on anything re- lating thereto. VOTED:By a hand vote,that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to acquire by purchase or take by eminent domain for beach and recreational purposes,any and all outstanding rights,titles interests and fee in and to the beach and flats situated on the easterly side of the County Road leading from Cohasset to Hull near Wadleigh Park,lying between said road and Massa- chusetts Bay and extending from property formerly known as the Black Rock House property in a northwesterly direction to Green Hill and shown as "The Mary Lincoln Beach and Flats Property" on plan entitled "Properties at Cohasset made by Luther Briggs, Surveyor,"recorded with Norfolk Deeds,December 20,1881,and filed as No.333,a copy of which is on file in the Town Clerk's office;such authority to include proceedings under Chapter 80 A of the General Laws for the alternative method of taking property by eminent domain ;and further that the sum of $500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury for the pur- chase and/or taking thereof and land damages awarded as such 47 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 and expenses incurred in the exercise of said authority and pro- ceedings thereunder. Yes,303;No,2. ARTICLE 29.To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee to study,investigate and consider the subject of addi- tional grade school facilities including erection of a new grade school building and a site for same and /or the enlarging of the Ripley Road School by an addition to increase the floor space thereof,with full power and authority to engage an architect and an educational consultant;to prepare preliminary plans and esti- mates of costs;said committee to report its recommendations with suitable articles for insertion in a town warrant to accomplish said recommendations at a future Town Meeting;appropriate a suffi- cient sum of money for the use of said committee for said purposes, or take any other or further action relative thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that a committee consisting of the members of the School Committee together with five citizens of the Town to be appointed by the Moderator be and hereby is established to study,investigate and consider the subject of addi- tional grade school facilities including erection of a new grade school building and a site for same and /or the enlarging of the Ripley Road School by an addition to increase the floor space thereof with full power and authority to engage an architect,an educational consultant and to prepare preliminary plans and esti- mates of costs;said Committee to report its findings and recom- mendations with suitable articles for insertion in a Town warrant to accomplish said recommendations at a future Town Meeting; and further that $5,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury for the use of said 'Committee for said purposes and to defray expenses thereof. ARTICLE 30.To see if the Town will return to the School Committee the control and charge of the Industrial Arts Building, so-called,and will raise and/or appropriate a sufficient sum of money for repair and improvement and renovating same with sufficient land on Elm Street to be used in conjunction therewith; or what further action it will take to provide for the accommodation of school children thereat or relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the control and charge of the Industrial Arts Building,so-called on Elm Street with such land adjacent thereto and needed therefor as may be deter- 48 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 mined by the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen acting jointly to be used in conjunction therewith be and hereby is re- turned to said School Committee;and further that the sum of $2,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available funds in the Treasury to the use of the School Committee for repair,improve- ment and renovation of said Building to adapt it for School pur- poses. ARTICLE 31.To see if the Town will raise and /or appro- priate a sufficient sum of money for the installation and rental of fire hydrants on the following locations,or any of them;Little Harbor Road;Sankey Road;Linden Drive,500 feet westerly from Jerusalem Road;and Linden Drive,near the corner of Stoneleigh Lane;providing water mains are laid thereto and rights therein are made available to the Water Department,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $400.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available funds in the Treasury for the installation and rental of fire hydrants on Little Harbor Road,Sankey Road,Linden Drive,500 feet westerly from Jerusalem Road,and on Linden Drive,near the corner of Stone- leigh Lane providing water mains are laid thereto and rights therein made available to the Water Department,such installations to be in such locations as said Department may deem advisable. ARTICLE 32.(Inserted at the request of the Board of Health:)To see if the Town will raise and/or appropriate from available funds or otherwise the sum of $1,300.00 for the drainage of the area off Atlantic Avenue,southeasterly of Treat's Pond near Whitehead,so-called,and land of one Richardson and one Bio-elow, to be expended under the supervision of the Board of Health;or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED :Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $1,300.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available funds in the Treasury for the drainage of the area off Atlantic Avenue, southeasterly of Treat's Pond near Whitehead,so-called and land of Richardson and Bigelow,to be expended under the supervision of the Board of Health. ARTICLE 33.(Gaetano Bufalo and others:)To see if the Town will vote to authorize and instruct its Selectmen to sell,con- vey and transfer to Gaetano Bufalo for $300.00,or such other ade- quate consideration as it may determine,700 square feet of land, 49 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 more or less,situated on the westerly side of Elm Street,and the northerly side of James Brook and in the rear of and adjacent to other land of said Bufalo,and to execute,acknowledge,seal with the Town seal and deliver in its name and behalf a deed or other proper instrument of conveyance therefor;provided,however,the same may be legally accomplished and such authority may be voted without endangering or jeopardizing the Town's interests by so doing;or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 34.(Willard G.Evans and others:)To see if the Town will vote to raise and/or appropriate and/or provide by borrowing a sufficient sum of money to be used by the Water De- partment for the purpose af extension of water mains by installa- tion of a twelve (12)inch water line on Chief Justice Cushing Way for a distance of approximately 2,400 feet from Beechwood Street towards the Cohasset-Scituate Town Line,including the installation of (4)fire hydrants on Chief Justice Cushing Way,or act on any- thing relating thereto. MOVED:That the sum of twelve thousand ($12,000.00) dollars be and hereby is raised and appropriated to be expended under the direction of the Water Commissioners for the purpose of extension of water mains by installation of an eight inch water line on Chief Justice Cushing Way for a distance of approximately 2,400 feet from Beechwood Street toward the Cohasset-Scituate Town Line,including the installation of two fire hydrants on Chief Justice Cushing Way,and,in order to meet such appropriation for said purpose,that the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00)dollars be appropriated from surplus water department revenue and that the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) dollars and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor,said bonds or notes to be payable in not more than fifteen years from their dates or at such earlier dates as the Treasurer or Selectmen may determine. AMENDMENT BY MR.HABERSTROH. MOVED :To amend the motion under Article 34 by adding at the end thereof the following:The cost of said extension to be assessed as betterments against the area receiving benefit and advantage,if and provided the same may be done legally. 50 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 VOTED:By a voice vote,in the negative. VOTED:By a hand vote on Article 34 as follows: Yes,168;No,90. Motion did not carry because a two thirds vote was required. ARTICLE 35.(Charles L.Stegmaier and others:)To see what action the Town will take with respect to providing a pension to the widow of John J.Rooney,former member of the Police De- partment,and especially if the Town will vote to accept,approve or authorize the Selectmen to accept and approve for it,and in its behalf,and/or further the passage of any House bill,including House Bill No.1143 pending before the General Court authorizing the Town to pay a pension or annuity to said widow as long as she remains unmarried,or what other or further action or vote it will take relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the Selectmen be and hereby are directed to appoint a Committee of three citizens of the Town to investigate and study the subject matter of this article and report to the Selectmen before the closing of the warrant for the next Annual Tow^n Meeting;the Selectmen,however,not to commit the Town in any way to any course of action. MOVED:That Article 25 be reconsidered for purpose of beginning the constructing of the sidewalk at Spring Street instead of Bancroft Road. VOTED:By a voice vote,in the negative. Mr.Golden made the following announcement: Notice.Will move reconsideration of Article 34 at the ad- journed session of this meeting. MOVED AND VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote at 11:45 p.m.,that this meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, March 11,1953 at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday,March 11,1953 Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sw^orn in by the Town Clerk reported to work at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was opened at 8:15 p.m.by the Moderator and the Tellers were called to the stand. 51 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 The Moderator ascertained from the Checkers the number of voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists which was 523. MOVED:That the vote on Article 34 of this warrant be re- considered at this time. VOTED:By a hand vote to reconsider Article 34. Yes,250;No,226. MOVED:That the vote on Article 34 be taken by a yes and no ballot. VOTED :By a voice vote,in the negative. MOVE the previous question by Mr.Allison. VOTED:By a hand vote,in the affirmative. Yes,474;No,1. MOVEl:>:That the sum of twelve thousand ($12,000.00) dollars be and hereby is raised and appropriated to be expended under the direction of the Water Commissioners for the purpose of extension of water mains by installation of an eight inch water line on Chief Justice Cushing Way for a distance of approximately 2,400 feet from Beechwood Street toward the Cohasset-Scituate Town Line,including the installation of two fire hydrants on Chief Justice Cushing Way,and,in order to meet such appropriation for said purpose,that the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00)dollars be appropriated from surplus water department revenue and that the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00)dollars and to issue bonds or notes of the Town there- for,said bonds or notes to be payable in not more than fifteen years from their dates or at such earlier dates as the Treasurer or Selectmen may determine, YES,275;No,254. Two thirds majority necessary,motion did not carry. ARTICLE 36.(Mrs.Elizabeth Lee and others:)To see if the Town will raise and /or appropriate from available funds,by borrowing or otherwise,a sufficient sum of money for the extension of water mains on Doane Street from a point near and about op- posite land of Feola's to a point opposite the residence of Sweeley's; or act on anything relating thereto. 52 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 VOTED:By a voice vote,that there be and hereby is ap- propriated from Surplus Water Revenue the sum of $2,200.00 for new construction installation laying and extension of about 500 feet of six inch water mains in and on Doane Street and the instal- lation of one Fire Hydrant. ARTICLE 37.To hear the report of the By-Law Committee appointed under Article 25 of the Warrant for the 1947 annual Town Meeting and act thereon,and to see if the Town will raise and /or appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00)with which together with the unexpended balance of two hundred forty- nine dollars and seventy cents ($249.70)to defray the expenses of said committee or act on anything relating thereto. MOVED:That the sum of $500.00 be appropriated for the mimeographing and printing of the proposed Zoning By-Law and its distribution;that the Planning Board submit to the Zoning- Committee its suggested revisions on or before May 1,1953,and that the report be accepted. AMENDMENT BY MR.BLACKMUR. MOVED:That the Zoning Committee report By-Law to the Town by September 11,1953 ;failing to do so,that the Committee be discharged and a new one appointed by the Moderator. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the motion as amended be accepted. ARTICLE 38.(American Legion Auxiliary and others:) Will the Town vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to appoint a Committee of five citizens of Cohasset to make a study of a perma- nent memorial for all service men and women of the Town ;said Committee to submit their plan and recommendations at the next Town Meeting. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the Board of Selectmen be and hereby are instructed to appoint a Committee of five citizens of Cohasset to make a study of a permanent memorial for all service men and women of the Town;Committee to submit their plan and recommendations at the next Town Meeting. PvESOLUTION BY MR.HABERSTROH. RESOLVED:That it is the sense of this meeting that the Selectmen be instructed to group articles in the warrant according to subject matter. 53 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 VOTED :By a voice vote,that this resolution be accepted, ARTICLE 39.(Everett I.Montague and others:)To see if the Town will raise and/or appropriate a sufficient sum of money for installation and rental of a fire hydrant on Deep Run about 500 feet westerly of Jerusalem Road,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the sum of $100.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the installation and rental of a fire hydrant on Deep Run about 500 feet westerly of Jerusalem Road at such location as the Water Department may determine. ARTICLE 40.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: Eradication of Poison Ivy $5.00 Drainage of Atlantic Avenue 175.00 Ripley Road School Lighting 2.87 Town Common reseeding 10.00 Compensation Insurance 30.16 Osgood School Building removal,etc 719.00 Purchase of Cohasset Water Company 577.32 Land Court—Cohasset Harbor 125.00 Land Court expenses —Beechwood School 72.69 VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the following unexpended balances be closed out to Surplus Revenue (Excess and Deficiency Account): Eradication of Poison Ivy $5.00 Drainage of Atlantic Avenue 175.00 Ripley Road School Lighting 2.87 Town Common reseeding 10.00 Compensation Insurance 30.16 Osgood School Building removal,etc 719.00 Purchase of Cohasset Water Company 577.32 Land Court —Cohasset Harbor 125.00 Land Court expenses — Beechwood School 72.69 ARTICLE 41.(Francis J.O'Neill and others:)To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money to con- struct an adequate storm sewer and drain,including the necessary catch-basins,on Elm Court from the top of the hill near Patsy Grassie's house to connect with the existing catch basin and sewer in front of Grace Leonard's house,and to clear that existing drain 54 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 from there to its outflow if that should be necessary or act on any- thing relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that a committee of five citizens not otherwise connected by office with the Town be appointed by the Moderator to study the advisability of con- structing an adequate storm sewer and drain,including the neces- sary catch basins,on Elm Court from the top of the hill near Patsy Grassia's house to connect with the existing catch basin and sewer in front of Grace Leonard's house and of clearing that existing drain from there to its outflow,the committee to report the result of its study at a future Town Meeting. MOVED AND VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that Articles 42 and 43 be considered in one vote. ARTICLE 42.To see if the Town will raise and/or appro- priate a sufficient sum of money for the proper drainage of high- way surface water on Pond Street,or act on anything relating thereto. ARTICLE 43.To see if the Town will raise and/or appro- priate a sufficient sum of money for the use of the Selectmen and/or the Highway Surveyor for the drainage of lowlands and swamps on Pond Street in the general area extending from Bancroft Road to the new high school,and from thence in a southerly and easterly direction along the line of the natural water course;will authorize said officials to lay out such main drain and to acquire by purchase or to take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws such lands,easements,rights,titles and interests as may be nece's- sary to accomplish the same;raise and /or appropriate a sufficient sum of money for said purchase or taking or take any other or further action relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that Articles 42 and 43 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 44.To see if the Town will raise and/or appro- priate the sum of $2,800.00 for and towards the purchase of a new two-ton truck for the Highway Department;authorize the sale, turn-in or trade of the present 1942 truck now in use by said Depart- ment in connection therewith and in part payment thereof;or act on anything relating thereto. MOVED:That the sum of $2,800.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for and towards the purchase of a new two-ton 55 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 truck for the Highway Department;and authority hereby granted for the sale,turn-in or trade of the present 1942 truck now in use by said Department in connection therewith and part payment thereof,advertisements for bids under this article as provided for by General Laws Chapter 40 Section 4B shall not,directly or indirectly,in the specifications limit eligible bidders to any par- ticular make or manufacturer." AMENDMENT BY MR.KENNETH JASON. MOVED :To see if the Town will turn in for sale,or put up for public bid,Cohasset Citizens only,1942 Ford Highway Truck — Not to trade in for new highway vehicle but to deposit cash in Town Treasury and that the Highway Department will continue to function with the remaining 3 trucks. MOVED:That Article 44 be indefinitely postponed. VOTED:By a hand vote in the negative. Yes,98;No,130. VOTED:By a voice vote,to accept Mr.Jason's amendment. MOVED AND VOTED:By a voice vote,to reconsider Arti- cle 44. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,to remove Mr.Jason's amendment from the motion under Article 44. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the sum of .$2,800.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for and towards the purchase of a new two-ton truck for the Highway Department;and authority hereby granted for the sale,turn-in or trade of the present 1942 truck now in use by said Department in connection therewith and part payment thereof,advertisements for bids under this article as provided for by General Laws Chapter 40 Section 4B shall not, directly or indirectly,in the specifications limit eligible bidders to any particular make or manufacturer." ARTICLE 45.To see if the Town will raise and/or appro- priate the sum of $1,500.00 for the construction of an under- ground storm drain to drain off surface water on Lambert's Lane near property of Emanuello and Truglia including necessary catch- basins ;will authorize its Selectmen to acquire by purchase or to take by eminent domain such lands,easements and interests as may be necessary therefor;raise and/or appropriate a sufficient 56 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 sum of money for said purchase or taking,or take any further or other action relating thereto, VOTED:By a hand vote,that the sum of $1,500 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury for the construction of a storm drain to drain off surface water on Lambert's Lane near property of Emanuello and Truglia includ- ing necessary catch-basins;that the Selectmen and/or Highway Surveyor be and hereby are authorized to acquire by purchase or to take by eminent domain such lands,easements and interests as may be necessary therefor;and further that the sum of $10 be and hereby is appropriated from Surplus Revenue in the Treasury for said purchase or taking or land damages awarded as such. Yes,191;No,0. RESOLUTION BY MR.VAN BUSKIRK. Be it resolved that it is the sense of this meeting that the Committee to be appointed,under the vote of Article 24 of this meeting,be instructed that the by-laws should provide that the items in the appropriation article of the Town Warrant be con- sidered in their sequence as published,without exception,whenever said article is opened for discussion. VOTED:By a voice vote in the negative. ARTICLE 46.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money to suppress,eradicate and destroy poison ivy within its limits and will designate the Board of Health as the department under whose direction such appropriation shall be expended. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that the sum of $300.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated to suppress, eradicate and destroy poison ivy within the limits of the Town,to be expended under the direction of the Board of Health. ARTICLE 47.To see if the Town will raise and/or appro- priate the sum of $1,500.00 for the construction of about 210 feet of drain along or near the westerly boundary of the new high school lot to connect with the underground surface water drain on Pond Street or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the sum of $1,500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury for the construction of about 210 feet of underground drain along or near 57 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 the westerly boundary of the new high school lot to connect with the underground surface water drain on Pond Street. ARTICLE 48.To see if the Town will vote to provide for a committee to investigate and study the matter of Group Life In- surance for Town employees or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 49.To see if the Town will adopt by-laws,rules and regulations to govern,control and regulate all common and Town Landings within the Town and for the regulation and en- forcement with respect to the operating and limiting the speed of motor boats within Cohasset Harbor and the Cove and of the mooring and anchoring of.boats,lobster cars or floats therein in accordance with Chapter 54 of the Acts of 1953 or Act on anything relating thereto. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the following By-laws rules and regulations be and hereby are adopted by virtue and under authority of Chapter 54 of the Acts of 1953 by addition to the Town By-Laws after the last article and bearing the next numerical number. ARTICLE HARBOR REGULATIONS Section 1.Definition:The word "Harbor"as used in this Article shall mean all that body of water in Cohasset lying inside a line projected across the channel in a straight line from White Head Dolphin at Long's Point to White Rock and by the same course and shall not include the channel extending seaward beyond that point. Section 2.No person shall operate a boat propelled in whole or in part by an internal combustion engine within Cohasset Harbor or Cove at a speed in excess of seven knots. Section 3.No person shall moor or anchor boats,lobster cars or floats within the Harbor or Cove except in locations approved and permitted by the Harbor Master. Section 4.No person shall permit a boat in his charge to tie up or occupy a berth or landing place at Lawrence Wharf or the floats thereof for a period of time longer than is reasonably neces- sary to discharge or take on cargo or passengers,except for neces- sary repairs. Section 5.No person shall permit a boat in his charge to tie 58 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 up or occupy a berth or landing place at Lawrence Wharf or the floats thereof or the Government Island pier or float for repairs, for more than four hours,without express permission of the Harbor Master. Section 6.No person shall mar,deface,or write any indecent or obscene words upon the structures,floats or piers of and at Lawrence Wharf or Government Island. Section 7.No person shall clean fish on Town floats or piers. Section 8.No person shall deposit,dump or throw any dead fish,garbage,rubbish or debris into the waters of the harbor from any landing places in the Town. Section 9.No person shall load or unload lobster pots,bait or other gear on or from any landing places,or floats or piers thereof except those designated by the Harbor Master. Section 10.No person shall leave ropes,pots,barrels,rocks or boards upon any Town landing places,floats or piers thereof for longer than is reasonably necessary in the act of loading or un- loading the same to and from boats. ARTICLE 50.To see if the Town will vote to provide that the Collector of Taxes shall collect,under the title of Town Col- lector,all accounts due the Town,with the powers and remedies provided in Chap.41,Sec.38A of the General Laws. VOTED:By a voice vote,that the Collector of Taxes shall hereafter collect under the title of Town Collector,all accounts due the Town,with the powers,duties and remedies provided in and in accordance with Sec.38A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. MOVED AND VOTED:Unanimously,by a voice vote,at 11:15 p.m.that this meeting be dissolved. Attest : WILLIAM H.MORRIS, Town Clerk Total appropriations,less appropriations from free cash and other available funds $825,644.09 Appropriations from overlay surplus 7,681.65 Appropriations from Surplus Revenue 5,350.00 Appropriations from Available Funds 77,890.35 Total appropriations from all sources $916,566.09 Attest : WILLIAM H.MORRIS, Town Clerk 59 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT ELECTION OF MARCH 14,1953 Town of Cohasset The following Election Officers were sworn in by Town Clerk William H.Morris at 5:55 a.m.; Charles J.Deegan Ora M.Pratt Harry A.Hetue Virginia M.Rego Elizabeth L.Jerome Henry E.Sweeney Elizabeth A.Lee Leanora K.Whittaker The Town Clerk read the Warrant. To cast and /or give in their votes upon the official ballot for the following officers:Town Clerk for three years;Selectmen, Assessor and Member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years each:Tree Warden 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. 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 Emma F.Lawrence Louise M.Ahearn Robert A.Leonard Luella R.Bailey Mary D.Migliaccio Grace W.Bowser Dorothy C.Morse Nellie E.DeSantos Anthony J.Rosano Frances C.Downs Thomas J.Silvia Helena F.Enos Pauline B.Sestito At 6:00 p.m.the Polls were closed.The Ballot Box registered 1204,the Ballot Check List had 1204 names checked,and the Voting Check List had 1204 names checked. Total number of ballots cast was 1204.The following vote was declared: 60 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Town Clerk for three years William H.Morris 1100 Blanks 104 Selectman for three years Norman Card 982 Van Sidney 18 Scattering 5 Blanks 199 Assessor for three years Norman Card 968 Van Sidney 15 Scattering 3 Blanks 218 Board of Public Welfare for three years Norman Card 960 Van Sidney 14 Scattering 2 Blanks 228 Tree Warden for three years Carlton W.Andrews 150 Howard Bates 820 Stephen J.Grassie 157 Manuel P.Silvia 45 Blanks 32 School Committee for three years John H.Dean 852 Osborne F.Ingram 853 Scattering 2 Blanks 701 Constables for one year Edward P.Barrow 859 Royal A.Bates 852 H.Monty LaFlamme 779 Edmond H.Maclver 755 Stephen H.Rooney 863 Scattering 1 Blanks 1911 Board of Health for three years Earl R.McArthur 420 Edward E.Tower 740 Blanks 44 Trustees Cohasset Free Public Library for three years Ethel Bowman 849 Emily B.Gleason 845 Lloyd C.Trott 866 Blanks 1052 Planning Board for five years Leo J.Happenny 295 H.Nelson Hartstone 597 Nathan S.Towle 238 Blanks 74 At 7:55 p.m.a motion was made,seconded,and so voted that this meeting be dissolved. WILLL^M H.MORRIS Town Clerk 61 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 VITAL STATISTICS Records of Births,Marriages and Deaths Recorded in 1953 Births Total number of births recorded was one hundred and two of which eleven were delayed returns and corrections of past years, nine being born in Cohasset and eighty-two in other cities and towns.Of the ninety-one born in the year 1953,there were seven where the parents were residents of other cities and towns.Of the eighty-four whose parents were residents of Cohasset,forty-six were males and thirty-eight were females. Marriages Total number of marriages was fifty-three including those where both parties were non-residents of Cohasset.Thirty-six marriages were solemnized in Cohasset during the current year. Deaths Total number of deaths was seventy including residents of Cohasset who died elsewhere and non-residents who died in Co- hasset.Of the fifty-five who were residents of Cohasset,thirty- one were males and twenty-four were females. The principal causes of death were as follows: Cerebral Hemorrhage 14 Intra Uterine Death cause Myocarditis 1 undertermined 1 Carcinoma of intestines ...1 Disease Metial Valve (Rhue- Parkinson's disease 1 matic)1 Chronic Lyophatic Leukem-Acute Leukemia 1 ia 1 Atelectasis 1 Adeno Carcinoma with Me-Pulmonary Congestion ...1 tastasis 1 Calcification of Aortic Valve 1 Small Bowel Infarction ...1 Cancer of lung 2 Adenocarcinoma 1 Accidental drowning 4 62 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Intraterine decomposition..1 Metastatic cancer of ovaries 1 Carcinamatosis abdomen with ascites 1 Congestive Heart Failure..1 Metastatic Carcinoma 2 Chronic Myocarditis 1 Angena Pectoris 2 Coronary Thrombosis ....5 Myocardial infarction 1 Congenital Cerebral Defect 1 Arteriosclerosis 1 Coronary Occlusion 7 Prematurity 1 Carcinoma of the Prostate .1 Carcinoma of Stomach ...1 Arteriosclerotic heart dis- ease 4 Carcinoma of Colon 1 Hydrocepholus 4 Atelectosis 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 therefrom. 63 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 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. 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Cra Clarence Richa 2 o >> -^^ 3 -M ne Arrc randell I Elizab s CD a 'r- o o u m a Catheri] Male C Frances •S -M o >O :z; eQ pLi T-H o CO ^t-oo t^'^^^^1— ( eg o 1-1 O c^ CO (M C^oq 03 o (M (M <M 1-H (M 78 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 c o CO ON 3 ^ ^^to cu <u o 3i '^l~<'r^<D <x>a d G ^_=e o c«^ <3 ocqS q3 O ^S w >^O C3 ^ o o a;' WcQW^ OOUa C o w-^ Si ^<u ^TO TO O ^-1 O O H 79 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN To the citizens of Cohasset: Each year,as your Selectmen make their report on the "State of the Town",we review for you the main facts of our work,with the desire that you may check with us what has been accomplished, and what we may hope to project for the future well-being of Cohasset.We would like to tell you in detail what our day's work comprises,but as we have recommended brevity in all reports this year,with a view to economy of printing and expense in the Town Report,we herewith set forth for your information some of the major points of our stewardship. The financial condition of the Town is good.Savings have been made in almost all of the forty-four budgets under our control; contracts have been made to the Town's advantage,and all man- dates from the March Meeting have been faithfully carried out. All Town property under our care is in good condition.Build- ings have been checked,inside and out.All necessary repairs have been made;roofs,plumbing,heating and painting are in order. Parking places have been smoothed and tarred where necessary. All cemeteries are well kept.The new survey of the Beechwood Cemetery is under way;an up-to-date plan of the Woodside Ceme- tery has been made.Black Rock Beach is in the legal process of being taken by eminent domain,and will be a Town-owned Beach when the taking is complete,available for the use of our citizens. An adequate parking place for this beach is planned in Wadleigh Park. The drainage of Hull Street and Lambert's Lane,long a source of nuisance to the adjacent property owners,is nearing completion. This was a joint project with the Town of Hingham,and was carried out in full co-operation with the Hingham Selectmen.The expense was shared by both Towns,under our contract,two-thirds by Hingham,one-third by Cohasset. The widening of the entrance to Government Island greatly eased the traffic problem,and has proved of advantage to all who use the property for business or pleasure.There have also been made gradual repairs to the houses,which are rented to four of our 80 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 young families.The electric wiring is all renewed,and a new water connection made with the street main.These two repairs have replaced wiring and water pipes which have been in the buildings since they were first built. The new Town Insurance Program has been in the process of reorganization during the past year.Acting upon a recommenda- tion from the Advisory Board,your Selectmen caused a survey of all Insurance to be made.Finding some sixty policies in effect, which had not been reviewed for some years,your Board asked three of our citizens,experienced in the business,to act as an Insurance Advisory Board.Under their advice the Insurance poli- cies of the Town are now consolidated under a few policies,and an Insurance Budget set up.In this plan,with fairness to all brokers who have sold insurance to the Town,all commissions are pooled, and distributed quarterly,in equal shares,to all participating brokers.This consolidation is greatly to the advantage of the Town,and is in accordance with similar programs which many other towns have accepted as good business practice.Your Selectmen wish to thank all brokers and Department Heads for their co- operation. Out Sewage Problem has been faced head-on during the year. A general meeting of all departments and interested citizens con- cerned was called in the summer,and from an open round table discussion,a policy was evolved to make a continuing study of possible answers to our drainage conditions.Three citizens were appointed to work with the Board of Health and have been con- scientiously working during the Fall.Tests of drainage and various surveys have been reported,but are not yet ready for recommended action. As our Town increases in population and numbers of houses, two phases of professional advice to youT Selectmen become more necessary.These are in the fields of engineering and legal advice. The days are gone when property was sold as bounded by a rock or a tree.Banks require definite surveyed bounds before a building loan or mortgage may be placed,and definite bounds require engi- neering service.Contracts demand proper specifications before bids can be made.More and more land is being sub-divided,more and more streets are being laid out,more proper drainage be- coming necessary.We are fortunate in having an able Town Engineer who is of great assistance to your Selectmen.Also in the field of legal advice,contracts,deeds,performance bonds, 81 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 protection of persons and property,and many other details have to be covered legally.Again,our Town is fortunate in having in our Town Counsel a lawyer of long municipal experience.These two advisors are very necessary to the safe and proper conduct of Town business. After many meetings with the Water Commissioners and an interested citizens committee,a Bill was prepared and passed by the Legislature which allows a Water Betterment Plan for Co- hasset.When this Bill is accepted it will allow the extension of Water Mains under the Betterment Act,in whatever section of the Town it may be deemed necessary. Your Selectmen are considering a Five Year Plan of laying aside available funds for Harbor Dredging.If such a plan is approved it is hoped to set aside each year a sum for dredging so that when such future work becomes necessary,such sums may be supplemented by Federal and State funds. It is with great regret that we report the passing of your faithful and beloved custodian of the Town Hall,Alfred Silvia. His replacement was a difficult problem,but after careful consider- ation of qualifications and recommendations,our new custodian, Harry Ritter,was appointed.His work is proving efficient and co-operative. Your Planning Board deserves your commendation for the time and thought which it gives to plans for subdivision.Many details are suggested and wise corrections are made before a sub- division is accepted and approved.The Planning Board is one of the main factors in preserving the beauty and individuality of Cohasset. Your Selectmen hope you will give your best and considered judgement to the recommendations made by the Advisory Board. The members of this Board give many long hours of their time in discussion of what is good and right for Cohasset.They deserve your full co-operation. Before closing this report,your Selectmen wish to express their appreciation of the assistance and co-operation of all elected officials,appointed officials.Boards and Committees who have made possible a good year for Cohasset.We are gratified at the increas- ing use of the Selectmen's office as a clearing house for all problems, large or small.Our office and meetings are open to all.Every 82 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 citizen belongs to the team which is striving to keep Cohasset the beautiful friendly Town it is. Respectfully submitted, NORMAN CARD,Chairman IRA B.P.STOUGHTON HELEN E.SCRIPTURE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TOWN HISTORY To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The work of the Committee on Town History,in producing a new volume of the Narrative History of Cohasset,is now in its final stages.The author,Burtram J.Pratt,has almost completed the third draft of the manuscript,and this is now being edited by the Committee.It is of such high quality that the Committee are unanimous in believing there will be a great demand for the book. It is so good that the Committee feel it would be a mistake to rush the author into premature plans for publication in time for the 1954 Annual Town Meeting.Such action would inevitably injure the quality of the final chapters through hurried editing. Your Committee was appointed in 1948.Some citizens may feel that the project has progressed slowly.It should be remem- bered that it took five years to write the original Narrative History, and ten additional years to produce the supplemental material in the Genealogies and Town History volume.An author cannot,in spare time,produce a true work of art against a firm deadline, without sacrificing quality of workmanship.Both the Committee and the author have actively pursued the project without pause since 1948.The Committee are convinced that the result will justify the delay.Cohasset will be proud of the new volume,and the demand for it should defray the costs of publication,when the work is completed,later in 1954. Your Committee requests that it be continued in existence and that its remaining appropriation be carried over for com- pletion of the manuscript. HENRY F.HOWE,Chairman 83 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 BOARD OF REGISTRARS REPORT Meetings Held in 1953 Wednesday,January 21,1953 at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., 7:30 o'clock p.m.to 9 o'clock p.m.Registration of New Voters. Wednesday,February 4,1953 at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., 7:30 o'clock p.m.to 9 o'clock p.m.Registration of New Voters and Certification of names on Nomination Papers. Saturday,February 14th,1953 at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., from 12 noon to 10 o'clock p.m.Registration of New Voters,Receive Nomination Papers;certification of names thereon. Thursday,March 5,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 8:30 o'clock p.m.to organize. Tuesday,March 17,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 10 o'clock p.m.Correcting Voting Lists. Tuesday,March 24,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 11 o'clock p.m.Correcting Voting Lists. Tuesday,March 31,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock .p.m.to 12 o'clock p.m Correcting Voting Lists. Monday,April 20,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 10 o'clock p.m.Correcting Voting Lists. Tuesday,April 28,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 12 o'clock p.m.Sent out notices of names to be removed from Voting Lists not listed by Police. Tuesday,May 26,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 10 o'clock p.m.Registration of New Voters and correcting Voting Lists. Monday,June 8,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 9 o'clock p.m.Correcting Voting Lists. Tuesday,July 28,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass.,7:30 o'clock p.m.to 8:30 o'clock p.m.adding new names to Voting Lists. 84 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Monday,September 14,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., 7:30 o'clock p.m.to 8:30 o'clock p.m.adding new names to Voting Lists. Wednesday,November 18,1953,at Town Hall,Cohasset,Mass., 7:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.to add new voters to Voting Lists. Total Number of Registered voters as of January 1,1953 2731 Total number of Persons Registered during 1953 79 Total 2810 Total number of names removed from the Voting Lists by reason or death,request,and removal to other Towns during 1953 51 Total number of Registered Voters as of January 1,1954 2759 Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE M.GRASSIE,Chairman LOmSE E.CONROY JOSEPH S.DUNN WILLIAM H.MORRIS,Clerk Board of Registrars of Voters. REPORT OF SHADE TREE COMMITTEE To the Citizens of Cohasset: During 1953,your tree committee held two meetings,one of which was an inspection of the nursery run by the Tree Warden, off Beechwood Street.The nursery now contains 200 specimens of 18 species;some were purchased,some were gifts,and some were cuttings or forest seedlings.Since no cure for the Dutch Elm disease is available,the nursery is a very valuable adjunct to the tree program of removal and replanting which must still con- tinue. A careful reading of the Tree Warden's Report will be worth while. Respectfully submitted, COHASSET SHADE TREE COMMITTEE 85 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT To the Citizens of Cohasset: Submitted herewith is the report of the South Shore Mosquito Control Project for the year ended December 31,1953: The Town of Cohasset appropriated the amount of $4000 for mosquito control for 1953.This money was to be used for mosquito control in the town by the South Shore Mosquito Control Project, a cooperative program for mosquito control embracing the Towns of Cohasset,Braintree,Weymouth,Hingham,and Hull,and the City of Quincy. Below is a summary of the first season's operations. TYPE OF CONTROL PROGRAM INSTITUTED A control program designed to wipe out the majority of the mosquitoes while they are in the larval or "wiggler"stage in the water was chosen.This type of control has been shown to be most effective and most economical by experience in New England,else- where in the United States and in other parts of the world.It is felt that such a program carried forward on a scientific basis will afford better control at less cost than a program of combatting the adult mosquitoes after they have emerged,spread,and begun to bite. The program depends on drainage to reduce breeding areas to a minimum,chemical treatment of water which breeds mosqui- toes and cannot be drained,and provision for adult control in situations where the above methods cannot be used,such as near water supplies and fish streams and when control is difficult because of terrain or difficult weather conditions such as were experienced this past spring. A control program such as this builds up in efficiency as time goes on,since drainage is improved,more of the smaller and troublesome breeding areas are found and dealt with,and a gradual cumulative effect of D.D.T.or a reduction of population is noted. 86 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TYPES OF MOSQUITOES AND CONTROLS USED In general there are four types of mosquitoes in this area: spring fresh water forms,salt water and brackish water breeders, house mosquitoes,and flood water mosquitoes. The spring fresh water mosquitoes breed in general in water resulting from melting snow and spring rains.This water collects in woodland swamps and pools and overflows from streams. The treatment for these forms is early spring aerial spray for large areas and simultaneous ground treatment with pack sprayer in smaller areas.In addition,a new technique,prehatch dusting, in the winter will be utilized.This promises to become a major factor in the control of these mosquitoes. Salt and brackish water mosquitoes breed in areas flooded by the tides or formerly flooded and now wet by rains.The species involved depend on the concentration of salt in the water. The keystone of control of.the salt and brackish water breeders is drainage which is in existence on most of our salt marshes and in many cases only needs to be put in good shape after the winter storms have blocked the ditches with debris.Treatment of areas found to be breeding is done on the ground by pack sprayer.In brackish areas which are not washed continually by tides,prehatch dusting may prove to be valuable. House mosquitoes breed in many types of standing water during the summer,especially in containers around the yard, around dumps,in catch basins,in quarries and in polluted streams and ponds.Treatment is by pack sprayers.These mosquitoes breed continuously,so such water,especially if polluted,is best kept toxic to mosquito larvae at all times in the breeding season. Flood water mosquitoes breed in the flood plains on rivers or streams and in such places as roadside ditches or pools.These mosquitoes breed in the water present after heavy summer rains, hatching occurring after each considerable rain.Ground treat- ment by pack sprayer may be used against these forms.Prehatch treatment seems to be a very efficient method from recent tests. SURVEY OF BREEDING AREAS Actual operations started on April 13,1953,after Lewis F. Wells,Jr.,a qualified entomologist,with training and experience 87 Annual Report,TowiN of Cohasset,1953 in mosquito control,was appointed Superintendent.Organization of the project by the Commissioners had preceeded this. A survey of the entire area aimed at mapping as many breeding areas as possible was carried on by Mr.Wells and Mr. Frank Bennett,an inspector from the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project.All swamp land shown on the topographical map and much not shown was sampled for mosquito larvae by dipping a bit of water from the swamp and examining for the "wigglers." The presence or absence of larvae was noted and the area mapped and put on the list for aerial spray. AERIAL SPRAYING The first aerial spray was applied from April 25 to May 8 and was aimed at the larvae then in the water.Application at this time,although three weeks too late as a result of having to organize and conduct a survey,effected a substantial reduction in the mosquitoes emerging from the swamps.Next year,and in succeeding years,we will be able to apply the sprays at the proper time and thus achieve total control. 575 acres in the Town of Cohasset were treated in this operation. A second aerial spray aimed at the adults escaping from our first spray was applied from June 19 to June 25. 200 acres in the Town of Cohasset were treated at this time. MIST BLOWING To support the second aerial spray certain areas were treated for adults by mist blowing on a contract basis. 6 hours of work were done in the Town of Cohasset in this manner. GROUND TREATMENT Ground treatment was begun on May 18 with pack sprayers and trucks borrowed from the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project.In a few weeks our own sprayers arrived and after the settlement of a strike our trucks were delivered on June 25 and August 7. Ground crews went from area to area and treated those found to be breeding.These areas were those mapped in the spring survey,ones found by the Superintendent and the Inspector 88 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 throughout the season,and ones reported by the residents to the Project office.Treatment was by pack sprayer or by hydraulic sprayer depending on the areas involved.The salt and brackish water breeding areas were treated after each extreme tide and when found breeding in between,and the house mosquito breed- ing areas were treated periodically,especially if polluted,to prevent the continuous breeding of this species. DITCHING With the close of the breeding season,our attention turned to drainage.Below is a summary of ditching work done to date. Ft.cleaned Ft.reclaimed Ft.new 6,000 240 — Each fall,and in the summer when spraying is caught up, this work will be continued.In addition,funds are being appro- priated for maintenance of the salt marsh ditching now in exis- tence.The ditching of swamps and marshes,and cleaning of streams will result in a large reduction of the amount of the mosquito breeding area in the Project. EQUIPMENT At the present,the project has the following equipment: 1 truck,V2 ton pickup 1 truck %ton platform body 1 50 gal.Bean Hydraulic Sprayer 6 Pack sprayers,Indian Pump type 4 Pack dusters,Stauffer type Miscellaneous shovels,rakes,picks,etc.for ditching Proposed additions are: 1 Truck,%ton platform body 1 Tifa fogging machine Miscellaneous brushing and ditching tools PLANS FOR THE WINTER During the winter,a survey will be made of the area for the purpose of finding new breeding areas and to reassess old ones.New and more all-inclusive maps will be prepared by the Superintendent. 89 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 On good days,prehatch dusting will be done by the small crew retained through the winter and equipment will be worked on during foul weather. A small amount of drainage will be done when weather permits. PROGRESS ACHIEVED DURING THE SEASON AND OUTLOOK FOR NEXT SEASON Great strides have been made in mapping of the area and in getting to know the trouble spots. By the middle of the season,equipment was adequate to do a good job with the crew available.With less money being spent on equipment next season,more labor can be hired and more thorough coverage achieved. Since equipment and men can now be obtained at the right time,it is inevitable that the record of last year,the reduction of telephone calls reporting mosquito troubles,from as many as forty (40)per day in May to less than ten (10)per week in September,will be improved upon. NANCY W.KETCHUM,Secretary. REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES To:The Honorable Board of Selectmen Cohasset,Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Meas- ures for the year ending December 31,1953. All weighing and measuring devices have been tested:169 were sealed. The amount of $98.45 for sealing fees was collected and paid to the Town Treasurer. Respectfully submitted, GORHAM L.BATES,Sealer 90 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT To the Citizens of Cohasset: In 1953 we installed 46 new services and 21 service replace- ments.Six hundred and thirty feet of main with hydrant service was installed in Joy Place to replace an obsolete line and five hundred feet of main with hydrant service was installed in Doane Street to serve additional customers. Last year we pumped over 166 million gallons of water,close to an all time high.In spite of exceptionally heavy rainfall in the Spring and Fall we experienced drought conditions of extreme severity during the months of June,July and August.This con- dition now appears to be chronic in this area and it is imperative for this Department to seek additional sources of supply.Accord- ingly there will be an Article in the Town Warrant asking an appropriation for that purpose. Since January 1,1950,when the Water Department was taken over by the Town,through December 31,1953 additions and changes to the system have been as follows: — Water Source — 125,000 to 140,000 gallons per day additional supply Pumping and Distribution System — Gallons Main Services Pumped Extensions Hydrants New Repl'd **1950-53 641,000,000 *8522 Lin.Ft.17 169 107 Comparison under private ownership: 1946-49 525,750,000 2766 Lin.Ft.2 125 41 *Not including 5582 linear feet installed at the expense of private developers. **(These additions have practically all been to improve fire flow and domestic service throughout the Town and particularly in the areas covering the New High School,the Veterans Develop- ment,King Street,Lincoln Hillside and the Ripley Road School. In these sections prior to the additions fire flow requirements were below the Fire Underwriters standards.) 91 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 At the end of 1949 the plant was generally under-maintained and the equipment necessary to carry out the duties of a Water Department was woefully lacking.We believe that we can now say that the system is well maintained and that adequate equip- ment is available or shortly will be available for any demands that may arise. Thanks are due for the splendid cooperation received from all Town Departments and to the operating members of this Department. Respectfully submitted, HOMER A.SEVERNE,Chairman A.FREDERICK PETERSEN BARTLETT TYLER Board of Water Commissioners REPORT OF COHASSET FIRE DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen : I hereby submit my report of the Fire and Forest Depart- ments for the year ending December 31,1953. During the year 318 bell and still alarms were received,and 1455 permits were issued.There were 1926 radio messages trans- mitted from Central Station,and the Department was called upon to make 693 investigations. The inside of Central Station was painted this year,and repairs were made on the roof of this building.Central and North Cohasset Stations are in good condition considering the age of these buildings,but the Beechwood Station must be painted on the outside and a new door must be installed for this building. Many repairs have been made on Engine No.1 and No.3. New brakes were installed and motor work was done on Engine No.1,and much work was necessary on the pump of Engine No.3. 92 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 The Forest Truck which the Town voted to purchase was delivered in November 1953,and this piece of Apparatus is used as a combination Forest Truck and Squad.It carries all types of equipment needed for any emergency. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the citizens for their cooperation in obtaining a permit before burning in the open,and by this cooperation,calls for this type of fire were reduced in the past year. RECOMMENDATIONS I recommend that a new fire truck with a 500 gallon pump be purchased to replace Engine No.3 housed in the Beechwood Station.The "truck now in this station has been in commission for 25 years,and because of its age,expensive repairs are required each year. Inasmuch as many new homes are being built each year in Cohasset and large houses are constantly being converted into apartments,I again recommend that the Town adopt some building- laws to protect the people who occupy these homes. In concluding my report,I wish to extend my thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen,the heads of the Town depart- ments and the citizens for their cooperation and assistance. To the offiicers and members of this department,I wish to express my sincere thanks for their services and cooperation on all occasions during the year. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH L.OLIVER Chief of Fire Department Forest Warden. 93 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 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 31,1953. Official Roster of the Department CHIEF Hector J.Pelletier SERGEANTS Thomas B.Kane Randolph A.Feola PATROLMEN James J.Sullivan Robert N.Rooney Louis J.Simeone Frederick L.Huntwork Richard P.Barrow George W.Kohlmeyer PERMANENT INTERMITTENT PATROLMEN John A.Frugoli Carmelo Conte SPECIAL OFFICERS Frank E.Jason John L.Wheelwright Ralph S.Enos Vincent E.Sinopoli John J.Ferreira Rocco Laugelle Austin L.Ahearn,Jr.Charles B.Wood George E.Haley AUXILIARY POLICE CAPTAIN Robert B.James SERGEANTS E.Lawrence Parker Bernard H.Mulcahy 94 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 PATROLMEN Daniel S.Campbell Frank Williams Kempton Churchill Frederick H.Grassie Arnold Peterson Charles A.Marks Harold Brown Louis N.Simeone Edward Jacome Lawrence Gates Leonard Lawrence Joseph S.Dunn Milton Rogers David Truesdel Kenneth Evans Donald T.Gammons Hendrik Kip ARREST REPORT Males Females Total Assault and battery 1 1 Circulating false alarm of fire 1 1 Drunkenness 32 2 34 Escape —from State Hospital 1 1 Illegitimacy 1 1 Larceny 1 1 Non-support of illegitimate 1 1 Operating motor vehicle after license re- voked 1 1 Operating motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor 4 4 Operating unregistered motor vehicle ...1 1 Operating uninsured motor vehicle 1 1 Operating motor vehicle without license 2 2 Threat to assault 1 1 Use of boat without authority of owner .3 3 Use of motor vehicle without authority of owner 1 1 Violation of probation 1 1 Violations of Parking Laws,Chapter 90, Section 20 A 57 11 68 Stubborn Child 1 1 Truancy 1 1 Totals 112 13 125 DISPOSITION OF CASES Adjudicated Delinquent by the Court 3 Arrested on warrant 2 95 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Arrested without warrant 42 Summoned by Court 69 Released,Chapter 272,Section 45,General Laws T.Ed.21 Held for trial 40 Guilty 34 Filed by order of the Court 7 Not Guilty 2 Dismissed for want of prosecution 5 Suspended sentence and probation 2 Turned over to other Police Departments and Officers of State Institutions 4 Sentenced to institutions 7 Parking violations,Chapter 90,Section 20A,filed with the Court , 68 Residents 37 Non-residents 20 Continued for disposition 2 Probation 2 Insane Commitment 6 Total Fines $225.00 SUMMARY OF WORK DONE BY THE DEPARTMENT Accidents investigated,automobiles 97 Buildings found open and locked by police 278 Calls for inhalator 8 Cars stopped and warned for violations 208 Cars tagged for improper parking 568 Complaints received at Headquarters and investigated by this department 2,922 Defects in streets reported to Highway Department 78 Dogs injured by automobiles 18 Dogs killed by automobiles 11 Duty calls from boxes 2,052 Fire alarms answered 51 General orders issued to Department 36 Hackney licenses issued 4 Hackney operator licenses issued 10 Investigations made for Selectmen on dog complaints ....6 Licenses suspended for improper operation of motor ve- hicles 41 Licenses revoked for improper operation of motor vehicles 5 Mileage of ambulance 4,419 Mileage of patrol cars 58,530 96 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Motorists assisted 82 Motor vehicle registrations revoked 1 Number of days spent in Court by Officers 68 Owners of dogs listed 520 Oxygen calls 137 Parking permits issued to Cohasset residents for parking area at Sandy Bach 1,580 Parking permits issued (temporary guests)for parking area at Sandy Beach 1,423 Permits to carry firearms issued 46 Permits to solicit issued 9 Permits to work on the Lord's Day issued 23 Persons listed by Police Department,Chapter 440,Acts of 1938: Males 1,350 Females 1,528 Total .2,878 Persons transported in ambulance 122 Persons transported to hospitals and Doctors'offices in Police cars 23 Radio messages sent out by this station 5,780 Restitution made in cases (Court Order)$727.00 Special attention requested by owners of unoccupied houses 107 Special Police details 484 Street lights reported out to Brockton Edison Company .331 Stolen property recovered by Department,valued at....$952.00 Summer homes inspected (number of inspections)446 Summonses served for other Departments 97 APPRECIATION The morale of the Department is excellent,and 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 to all our Citizens the men of this department join with me in thanking you for the splendid co-operation you have always given the Police Department. Respectfully submitted, HECTOR J.PELLETIER, Chief of Police 97 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE MODERATOR'S COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE UNION HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAM Your Committee has met twice to consider the fundamental differences between the current regional health district law (Chap- ter 600,Acts of 1953)and the repealed union health department act.After consulting Mr.Frederick A.Thayer,Town Counsel, as to whether we still had authority to continue our study and after receiving his approval for such continuation,your Committee spon- sored a regional meeting of surrounding towns.This was held in Braintree,November 19th and those town representatives present discussed the current law and the repealed one. In a recent letter to local boards of health,Doctor Kirkwood, Commissioner of Public Health,commented:"The responsibility and initiative are yours to appraise your own health needs.If these can be met best through regional organization,yours is the oppor- tunity.The Health Department of the Commonwealth stands be- hind you to offer all the help you wish.Our common goal is our common health." Following is a summary of the major differences between the two acts:1.Approval of the qualifications of the health officer by the State Department of Public Health no longer is required. The health officer is appointed by the board of health for a term of five years and may be reappointed;2.No minimum health standards for local cities and towns are required under the new law;3.The compulsory feature requiring all towns with a popu- lation of 35,000 or less to join a union health department have been removed;4.Placing of employees of a regional health dis- trict under Civil Service is optional depending on the vote of the regional board of health;5.Any municipality joining a regional health district will be legally responsible for its share of the cost as apportioned to it by the regional board of health;6.The new law does not require the approval of the State Health Depart- ment for the formation of a regional health district;7.The new law permits financial assistance by the State to regional health districts for expenditures for initial capital outlay. 98 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 There is marked apathy regarding regional health districts in this area at the present time.Your Committee are in unanimous sympathy with the principle of regional health districts,and re- quest continuation of the Committee in order that they may be in an informed position when and if serious interest develops in the plan. On December 31,1952,Dr.Brooks Ryder resigned from this Committee and Dr.Howard S.Reid was appointed to fill the vacancy. Respectfully submitted, HENRY F.HOWE,M.D. JOSEPH A.HUMPHREYS NORMAN E.SCOTT MARJORY C.WARE,R.N. ELIZABETH F.O'NEILL,R.N., Secretary ROSEMARY C.MacISAACS,R.N., Chairman REPORT OF HIGHWAY SURVEYOR December 31,1953 To the Citizens of Cohasset: For the year ending December 31,1953 your Highway Sur- veyor submits this report. The annual Spring cleaning of streets,fence painting and incidentals were taken care of.The road to the Town Dump from Cedar Street was resurfaced with gravel and tarred.About four hundred feet of six inch drain pipe was installed on Red Gate Lane,connecting with the old drain leading to pond. On the corner of South Main Street and Spring Street a catch basin and pipe drain was installed,connecting with the drain on Spring Street.A catch basin and about two hundred and fifty feet of drain pipe were installed on Bancroft Road connecting with drain on Pond Street.On Sohier Street,near the residence of one Lester Peavey,a catch basin and eight inch pipe drain was put 99 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 in,and nearly four hundred feet of eight inch pipe drain were put in on Arrowwood Street. The following streets and roads were tarred:Mill Lane,Beech- wood Street,King Street,Todd Road,Pond Street,Bancroft Road, South Main Street,Spring Street,Gushing Road,Norfolk Road, James Lane,Pleasant Street Parking Area at Depot,Smith Place. A total of thirty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-two gal- lons of tar was used. The cooperation of Town officials and various department heads likewise was helpful;suggestions of many good citizens were welcome and sincerely appreciated. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM T.BARNES REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH To the Voters of Cohasset: Periodic examinations of restaurants,taverns,drug-stores and other establishments dealing in food and drink were made during the past year,and in the main,were found to be in sanitary con- dition.Any defects found were called to the attention of the person responsible for the condition of the establishment and were rem- edied. As a result of the meeting of the Board of Selectmen,Town Pollution Committee,Advisory Committee and the Board of Health, an engineer was engaged by this Department for the purpose of ascertaining any source of harbor pollution.The survey,which is half completed,will on completion,cover Summer St.,Brook St., South Main St.,Margin St.,Border St.,and Parker Avenue. Well Baby Clinics,Diphtheria,Tetanus,and Whooping Cough clinics were conducted as in the past,a detailed report of which, by the District Nurse and Social Service League follows.The Board of Health wishes to acknowledge with thanks the outstanding contributions to the health and welfare of the children of the Town 100 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 made by Dr.Stewart H.Clifford,who is resigning as head of the staff of physicians at the clinic. Dr.Clifford was the first physician engaged by the Board of Health twenty years ago.He assisted two of the present members of the Board in establishing a splendid service to the Town and we wish to express our deep appreciation for his efforts and service to the Town. Routine matters such as quarantine and isolation of contagious cases,inspection and licensing of milk dealers,dairies,analysis of milk and cream sold in Cohasset,etc.were conducted as in the past. The largest portion of the funds allocated to Brooks and Streams etc.was expended in an effort to keep Cat Dam and Straits Pond free from the growth of algae.As a result of a petition filed in the legislature last year,a joint Commission con- sisting of the State Department of Public Health,State Reclam- ation Board and Port Authority was established for the purpose of investigating the condition of the ponds and to take measures if possible to eliminate the nuisance caused by the growth of algae during the summer months. The study provides for the treatment of the water by chem- icals if advisable and also the possibility of the elimination of the stagnant condition of the bodies of water by the installation of culverts that would permit a change of water with the tides. Brooks and streams were kept free from obstruction and,in needed places,levels were established to keep the streams flowing towards the harbor and preventing flooded areas. Over one hundred complaints were received last year,ranging from violation of quarantine regulations,dead animals,dog bites, faulty sewerage systems,garbage disposal,obstruction of brooks and streams,ponds,food conditions,etc. The report of the School Dental Clinic and the District Nurse, follows. Respectfully submitted, NATHANIEL HURWITZ,Chairman EDWARD E.TOWER,Secretary FRED W.SULLIVAN 101 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST,1953 To the Board of Health Cohasset,Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following report is hereby submitted for the two Cohasset Dental Clinics for the period from January 1,1953 to December 31,1953. The clinical dental operations were: Restorations Silver Amalgams (with or without cement base)849 Synthetic Porcelain 56 Anodyne 32 Red copper cement 14 Extractions Deciduous Teeth 143 Permanent Teeth 17 Prophylactic Treatments 161 Miscellaneous Gum Treatment 6 Examinations (without treatment)41 Regular clinic days were maintained twice a week throughout the school year and the same emphasis was placed on checking rampant decay,as evidenced by the permanent fillings recorded. Due to a new theory in regard to topical application of fluorine, we are lessening the overall treatments by concentrating only on the age groups of seven and ten years of age.This gives protection for the changing dentition in those age groups. Visual education in the field of oral hygiene was a part of our program this year,having access to a film which stressed many of our oral problems that confront the home today. Simple classroom lectures have been instituted to attempt to keep clinic work and home oral care coordinated as much as possible.When these are divorced,we lose ground and we lose tooth structure at an advanced rate. I wish to express my appreciation to Dr.Fernald,Mrs.Hudson and Miss James for their assistance with the children on many occasions. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM G.MATTESON,D.M.D. 102 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE Board of Health Cohasset,Mass. Gentlemen : I herewith submit a summary of the work done by the workers of the Social Service League of Cohasset Inc.for the Board of Health for the year ending December 31,1953. Statistical report:Cases Visits Health Guidance 832 2385 Clinics Sessions Attendance Well Baby Conferences 24 253 Well Child Conferences 12 133 Immunization 4 119 Norfolk County Hosp.O.P.D 15 Total number hours of nursing time —201 Well Baby and Well Child Conferences were conducted by Drs.S.Clifford;M.Pendelton and J.Tuthill,visiting pediatricians, one nurse and nutritionist assisting. Children referred from conferences to family physician,dentist or Children's Hospital —29. Patch Tests applied —all readings negative —61. IMMUNIZATION Clinic staff —Dr.Marion Fernald,one nurse,two volunteer clerks. No.Children Triple booster (1 inj.)54 Triple booster and 2 tetanus inj 4 Triple booster and 1 tetanus inj 1 Triple immunization (3 inj.)15 Incomplete at local clinic: Triple immunization (2 inj.)2 Triple immunization (1 inj.)1 103 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Number children checked and found immunization completed by- family physician: Triple immunization (infants)52 Triple immunization and vac 16 Triple immunization Booster 30 Incomplete 41 Immunization not advised due to physical conditions 4 Total number children checked during immunization round up 189 Total visits 257 TUBERCULOSIS STATUS OF COHASSET DECEMBER 31,1953 Known active cases January 1,1953 2 New cases (active)3 Expired (active)1 Contacts —x-rayed and report neg 32 Contact —x-rayed and reported arrested 1 New arrested cases (2 reclassified active cases)4 Other arrested cases 6 Suspicious of T.B.—x-rayed —reported negative 15 Nursing visits of supervision 142 TRANSPORTATION All necessary transportation for the Well Children's Confer- ences (36)has been furnished by a volunteer transportation com- mittee,Mrs.J.E.Revelle,chairman.Transportation to the im- muization clinics was supplied by the A.R.C.motor corps and volunteers.All patients needing transportation to the Norfolk County Hospital was furnished by the nurse for the Board of Health. VOLUNTEER SERVICES 2 volunteer workers at each Well Baby Conference. 2 volunteer workers at each Immunization clinic. 1 volunteer worker at each Well Child Conference. The Nutritionist and the Social Worker co-operating with the Nursing Service offer the following reports: Nutritionist Report Attended Mothers Interviewed Well Baby Conferences 22 232 Well Child Conferences 11 118 104 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Home Visits: Infants and preschool 69 Newborn 25 Prenatal (22 cases)77 Report of Social Worker: Five (5)cases were referred to the Social Worker during the year. 1 T.B.contact case 2 Prenatal 1 Polio 1 Arrested T.B.case Four of these cases have required intensive service and are being carried over to 1954. Respectfully submitted, MRS.OLIVE WHEELER,R.N. REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE, BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE AND AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN To the Citizens of Cohasset : During the year a total of 110 cases were aided under the four categories,as follows; Old Age Assistance 77 Disability Assistance 13 Aid to Dependent Children .9 General Relief 11 Thirteen cases receiving OASI benefits were supplemented with Old Age Assistance. On January 1,1953,the following cases were active; Old Age Assistance 62 Disability Assistance 12 Aid to Dependent Children .6 General Relief 5 The total amount expended on Old Age Assistance recipients for the year was $67,613.89.The Federal Reimbursement amounted to $25,836.90 and the State reimbursement,$27,641.55.Cost to the Town was $14,135.44. 105 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 The total amount expended on Aid to Dependent Children for the year was $5890.88.The Federal reimbursement was $2363.75, the State reimbursement,$1916.36.Cost to the Town was $1610.77. The total amount expended on Disability Assistance for the year was $8142.53.Federal reimbursement was $4342.96,State reimbursement was $3198.85.Cost to the Town was $600.72. In other words,the total amount of assistance on Old Age Assistance,Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance was $81,647.30.Cost to the Town was $16,346.93. The Town recovered approximately $5000.from Estates of deceased recipients during the year. The Public Health Nurses report the following visits made to cases under this Department. Cases Visits Old Age Assistance 3 55 Public Welfare 2 9 Aid to Dependent Children 1 3 All bedside nursing visits are by order of the attending phy- sician and approved by the local welfare office. The Welfare Department referred one case for assistance from a private fund and one couple for assistance from the Levi Lincoln Willcut fund.The Social Worker has also been active on two other cases known to this Department . Detail of expenditures will be found in the Town Accountant's Report. We appreciate the cooperation given this Department during the year. Respectfully submitted, HELEN E.SCRIPTURE,Chairman IRA B.P.STOUGHTON NORMAN CARD 106 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF FLUORIDATION COMMITTEE COHASSET.MASSACHUSETTTS Your Committee to study fluoridation appointed at the last Town meeting has come to the conclusion that the addition of one part per million of fluorides to the town water supply will reduce the number of dental caries in children and that this reduction will be of life-long benefit. The Committee has based its conclusions on reports of dental surveys in cities and towms that have been adding fluorides to their public water supplies for the past five to nine j^ears.Favor- able endorsements have been issued also by the American Dental Association and the American Medical Association,however,as reported by the press,there have been many individuals and some organized groups who oppose fluoridation. After some discussion,the Committee,which in the m^ain, were in accord,that fl.uoridation of the Cohasset Water Supply would be of beneficial nature to our children in the future,rec- ommends that the matter be held in abeyance and that the existing committee be continued,since further investigation will be needed to clarify the mechanics of fluoridation as to equipment,cost,etc. Your Committee is of the opinion,that the Town as a whole should act upon Fluoridation and that at a future Town Meeting an Article should be inserted in the Warrant with a request that an appropriation of funds be made for the necessary equipment and maintenance,so that the people of the Town can discuss and vote on the issue. NATHANIEL HURWITZ,Chairman JOHN F.KELLY WILLIAM G.MATTESON ARTHUR C.NISULA J.EDGAR REVELLE HOMER A.SEVERNE 107 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: I hereby submit my report as Superintendent of Moth work. Gypsy Moth The town still continues to enjoy the absence of damage by the Gypsy Moth despite serious defoliation in the Blue Hills and other parts of the State.However,trapping operations and egg cluster scouting in cooperation with State and Federal agencies shows an increasing build-up in Cohasset and adjoining Plymouth County.A bill introduced in the Legislature this year calls for an assessment on each town,which with other funds will make up a pool to provide for aerial spraying of large areas of the State at periodical intervals. Two foliage sprays,one in early May and one in July,pre- vented serious damage from elm leaf beetles,tent caterpillars, fall webworms or other pests. Poison Ivy Eradication The Poison Ivy spray was continued the past year with in- creasing effect.This small appropriation should be continued to keep down this troublesome plant. Dutch Elm Disease The Dutch Elm Disease still continues to take a heavy toll of our Elm trees with 147 trees in our town condemned during 1953. All trees condemned in 1952 were cut by early Summer and a great deal of work cutting dead and dying trees back from the road was done during the past Fall and Winter. All street trees and private trees which could be reached by truck were sprayed with 12%D.D.T.in early April to control the European Bark Beetle,the carrier of Dutch Elm Disease. A slight decrease in the number of street trees affected and the fact that only three trees on the Common had to be cut is en- couraging. Thirty-nine of the trees condemned in 1953 had been cut up to January tenth and a contract for topping 76 trees let to the MacQuinn Tree Service of Weymouth.The stubs and remaining trees will be cut by Tree Department forces. 108 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 The sum of $1,267.47 was collected in 1953 from the Brockton Edison Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for topping trees over their wires and negotiations for sharing the cost of similiar work this year are in progress. Despite continued study by many scientists no methods of control except sanitation,the cutting of diseased trees and spray- ing have been recommended. I wish to thank all Town Officials and interested citizens for their cooperation and assistance. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD BATES Moth Superintendent 109 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF TREE WARDEN To the Citizens of Cohasset: I herewith submit my report as Tree Warden for the year 1953. Considerable work in the early part of the year was done in clearing roadsides of brush.Both sides of Forest Avenue were cleared by hand in early Spring and developing sprouts were sprayed with Brush Killer in late Summer.Sections of Sohier Street,Atlantic Avenue,North Main Street,South Main Street and King Street were also cleared.Many streets still need to be cleared of brush to give motorists a better view of the road and to give the town a more tidy appearance. Twenty trees of five varieties were planted on Beechwood Street,South Main Street,North Main Street and Atlantic Avenue and Three Pagoda trees (Sophora Japonica)-were planted on the Common.To assure a ready supply of replacement trees,a nursery now containing approximately 200 trees of 18 varieties has been started and will begin to supply trees for use in 1954. About 30 trees in dangerous condition were taken down and many dead and low branches were removed.The fact that no street trees were blown down in the heavy winds of last Fall is an indication that most of the dangerous trees have been removed. Some corrective pruning,bolting,cabling and cavity work was done on trees warranting the cost.This will be continued in the future. It is expected that time wall be available next Spring to plant more trees and to undertake feeding trees in unthrifty condition. The narrowness of many of our streets and the lack of curbings makes it inadvisable to plant between the street and sidewalks in many places and it is hoped that landowners will cooperate in allowing the Tree Warden to plant trees on,or inside,the property line as is allowed by law. I have attended the two day meeting of the Massachusetts Tree Wardens'Association at Horticultural Hall,Boston and regular meetings of the South Eastern Massachusetts Tree Ward- ens'Association at Bourne. I wish to thank all Town Officials,the Shade Tree Committee and all others who have assisted me in my work. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD BATES Tree Warden no Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY The year 1953 was a year of celebration for the Library. It marked the completion of fifty years of service to our towns- people in the present Library Building.Year after year more and more people —adults and children —use and enjoy the resources of our library.Whatever is of worth from the past; whatever is of importance for the present,is found on the shelves of the library,A judicious choice of books which are primarily educational and books which are intended mainly for entertain- ment is available.Our Librarian and her Assistants are always ready to help in the selection of reading material. Full reports of the Treasurer and of the Librarian are appended herewith. WILLIAM R.RIPLEY,JR.,Chairman REV.FRED V.STANLEY,Treasurer DONALD T.GAMMONS,Clerk REV.ROSCOE E.TRUEBLOOD REV.FRANK B.CHATTERTON KENNETH B.KETCHUM NORMAN CARD 111 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY In account with Fred V.Stanley,Treasurer Cr. By payments for 1953 For books,magazines and bindings $2,077.79 For heating and lighting 903.25 For insurance .356.40 For dues,fares and miscellaneous items 144.08 For postage and pamphlets for anniversary 133.00 For regular postage,printing and stationery 122.91 For rent,Beechwood Branch 250.00 For repairs and maintenance 616.72 For supplies 340.81 For telephones 143.94 For salaries: Librarian,Sara E.Heywood $3,200.00 Assistant,Evelyn B.Wood 2,640.00 Assistant,Nancy E.Knight 1,600.00 Assistant,Mary A.Stoddard 720.00 Janitor,Charles E.Butman 1,350.00 Treasurer,Fred V.Stanley 300.00 Helpers and Substitutes 63.68 9,873.68 Total payments $14,962.58 Balance,January 1,1954,in Granite Trust Co 137.40 $15,099.98 Dr. To receipts in 1953 Balance,January 1,1953,in Granite Trust Company ..$223.08 Town Appropriation 13,434.00 Income from Paul Pratt investments 328.21 Income unrestricted funds,Cohasset Free Public Library 275.00 112 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 J.T.Phelps Co.,returned premiums 96.38 Fines,fees,etc.at Library 743.31 Total receipts $15,099.98 SCHEDULE OF INVESTED FUNDS $2,000.00 American Tel.&Tel.Company Bonds 2%'s 1980 1,000.00 American Tel.&Tel.Company Bond 2%'s 1985 1,000.00 Birmingham Terminal Company Bond 4's 1957 2,000.00 Central Power &Light Company Bonds SVs's 1973 2,000.00 Eastern Fuel &Gas Associates Bonds 3's 1977 2,000.00 Winter Hill Federal Bank Shares 2%percent 727.42 Cohasset Savings Bank Respectfully submitted, FRED V.STANLEY, Treasurer. REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY To the Directors of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library: My report for this past year will simply be a summary of the year's events,and the Library statistics. On June 2nd the Old Colony Library Club held its Spring meeting at Cohasset.Over a hundred Librarians and people inter- ested in Library work attended.The morning program and part of the afternoon program was held at the Unitarian Parish House. Luncheon was served at the Red Lion Inn and part of the after- noon session was held at the Library,where Mr.Maclvor Reddie exhibited some of his work and talked about illustrations for his- torical fiction.The meeting was most successful,thanks to the co-operation of the Trustees and Directors. The highlight of the year was the 50th Anniversary of the building of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library.The program was planned by the Board of Directors and Trustees and entailed a great deal of work.A very fine brochure was compiled by Mrs. Hollis T.Gleason and the printing was arranged by Mr.Maurice 113 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Blackmur.This was mailed to every home in Cohasset and con- tained an invitation to Open House at the Library on Sunday, August 16th.Many exhibits of interest to the public were arranged for this occasion.Contributors to the Art Exhibit were:Mr. Thomas Lucas,Miss Harriet Blake,Mrs.Cleveland Bigelow,Miss Cecelia Doucet,Mr.Maclvor Reddie,Mrs.Josiah S.Dean.Some of the interesting documents,pictures,etc.,exhibited belonged to the Library and others were contributed by Mrs.Jerome Wads- worth,Miss Charlotte S.Tower,and Mr.Nathan Bates.The flower arrangements were by the members of the Cohasset Garden Club and the Amateur Garden Club.Refreshments were furnished by the First National Store and Central Market.Over one hundred fifty people visited the Library. During National Book Week in November we had an exhibit of Children's and Young People's books and entertained all of the Ripley Road School and Kindergarten by classes.Our School program has continued along the same lines with deposits of over three hundred books being sent monthly to the Grade School and deposits to the High School whenever requested.The Story Hour is held every Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and has been very well attended. The Great Books Group meets at the Library every other Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock for a two hour discussion period.This group is led by Mr.Thomas Buckeridge and Mr.Joseph Blumenthal. At the Beechwood Branch it is interesting to note an upswing- in the circulation of Children's books. We have received gifts from the following:Books and maga- zines from Mr.Herbert Stoddard,Mr.Kenneth Ketchum,Mr. Charles Stenz,Miss Joanne Kloppenburg,Mrs.Paul Connor,Mrs. Prescott Low,Mrs.Henry G.Simonds,Jr.,Mrs.Sherman Thayer, Mrs.Gilbert Tower,Rev.Charles Wilson,Mrs.Herbert L.Dorrance, Miss Charlotte S.Tower,Mr.Edward Bursk,the Estate of Miss Alice Arthur,the Woman's Club and the Cohasset Garden Club.The Amateur Gardeners of Cohasset have supplied many lovely flower arrangements throughout the year.Mr.Donald Gammons came to our rescue with a gift of a radio phonograph when our old one refused to work any longer. The statistics for the year are as follows: Adult circulation for the year 1953 37,043 114 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Juvenile circulation for the year 1953 22,379 Total circulation for the year 1953 59,422 New registrations for the year 1953 359 Registrations withdrawn 205 Books added to the Library during 1953 996 Books withdrawn from the Library 1,193 In closing,the Librarians would like to thank the Directors and Trustees for their continued co-operation throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, SARAH E.HEYWOOD, Librarian. REPORT OF THE POND STREET SIDEWALK COMMITTEE Your Committee has made thorough investigation and has come to the conclusion that Pond Street is unsafe for pedestrians from Route 3A to Spring Street in its present state.Numerous High School students who are required to go upon this street twice a day while school is in session are exposed to undue and dangerous traffic hazards. Your Committee recommends as follows:: 1.A sidewalk should be built on the north side of Pond Street and north and east side of Spring Street extending from Route 3A to South Main Street,a distance of approximately 4,680 feet.It may be that a detailed layout will reveal that due to ledge or ex- pense of land takings a portion of the sidewalk should be con- structed on the south side of Pond Street. 2.Provision for adequate drainage should be made at all points and in particular at the low area in Pond Street a little to the east of the High School.This should be provided for in conjunc- tion with the construction of the sidewalk. 3.The sidewalk should be about six feet wide overall,con- 115 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 structed with a gravel base,bituminous concrete surface and with concrete curbstones.The entire length of the sidewalk should be constructed this year instead of doing it by sections over a period of two or three years.This is an expensive project,but your committee believes the cheapest way is to do it all at the same time. Financial assistance from the Commonwealth and from the County under the provisions of General Laws,Chap.90,is not pos- sible,even if desirable,in connection with this project.The County Commissioners have stated in a letter dated December 23,1953: "After looking into the matter very carefully we are of the opinion that Pond Street does not qualify as a Chapter 90 road." Respectfully submitted, LOUIS F.EATON,JR.,Chairman. MAURICE BLACKMUR THOMAS G.CHURCHILL WALTER F.CRANE BERNARD MULCAHY COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH SELECTMEN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE BEECHWOOD CEMETERY The Committee held one meeting at the Cemetery to study recommendations of the Selectmen.We recommend that a survey of the entire cemetery be made,that all lot lines and bounds be checked,that all lots laid out but not sold be bounded by iron stakes so that they can be easily found.Also that that portion of the cemetery where the Fire Station stood be laid out in lots.We also recommend that the drive from Beechwood Street be continued east of the Town Tomb to connect with the lower drive from Doane Street,that that drive be laid out to Beechwood Street just west of the Beechwood Church Parsonage and grades be established,at least at the connection of the two drives so that the actual work can be done in the not too distant future. The Committee was very much impressed with the greatly improved appearance of the Cemetery and greatly appreciates the work being done there.We wish to be continued so that we may 116 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 offer any further assistance and also to offer our opinions or recom- mendations as to eventual management of the Cemetery once the Town makes final acquisition. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH ANDREWS CHARLES R.STODDARD E.HAROLD BROWN WALTER C.WHEELWRIGHT HOWARD BATES,Chairman. 117 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TOWN TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1953 Balance in treasury January 1,1953 $215,561.12 Received from Collector of Taxes $706,861.76 Received from Town Collector 10,897.26 Received from all other sources 397,747.04 Total Receipts $1,115,506.06 $1,115,506.06 $1,331,067.18 Paid Selectmen's Warrants #1 to #103 inclusive 1,082,146.48 Balance on hand December 31,1953 $248,920.70 (Details of receipts and expenditures are contained in Town Accountant's report. ) CASH RECONCILIATION December 31,1953 Rockland Trust Company $116,755.80 Outstanding checks 26,410.29 $90,345.51 Granite Trust Company,Quincy,Mass 11,610.01 Boston Safe Deposit &Trust Company 10,000.00 Day Trust Company,Boston 5,000.00 Second National Bank of Boston 30,000.00 Second National Bank of Boston (Water Account). . 1,000.00 Rockland-Atlas National Bank of Boston .$99,477.02 Outstanding checks 2,460.41 97,016.61 Cash and checks on hand (in office)3,948.57 $248,920.70 Respectfully submitted, MAURICE R.NOONAN, Town Treasurer. 118 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES January 1,1953 to December 31,1953 1951 Outstanding January 1,1953:Poll,Personal Property,Real Estate,and Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes $5,077.00 Collected and paid to Treasurer $3,626.90 Abated $264.84 Refunds on Abatements .,.03 264.81 Tax Titles 1,185.29 :$5,077.00 1952 Outstanding January 1,1953.Poll,Personal Property,Real Estate,and Motor Vehicle .Excise Taxes $40,667.27 New Commitments 2,160.58 $42,827.85 Collected and paid to Treasurer $39,449.39 Transfer from Excess and Deficiency 3.94 Abated $693.85 Refunds on abatements ......398.45 295.40 Tax Titles 1,563.75 Outstanding December 31,1953 1,515.37 $42,827.85 1953 Total commitments of warrants from As- sessors:Poll,Personal Property,Real Estate,and lotcr X'ehicle Excise Taxes $634,774.10 Collected and paid to Treasurer $593,323.25 Abated $13,653.09 Refund on Abatements 2,516.99 11,136.10 Tax Titles 1,605.23 Outstanding December 31,1953 28,709.52 $634,774.10 119 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR FOR THE WATER DEPT.' January 1,1953 to December 31,1953 1950-51 Outstanding January 1,1953 $1,089.60 Collected and paid to Treasurer $390.30 -Outstanding December 31,1953 699.30 =-'0n Liens $1,089.60 1952 Outstanding January 1,1953 ^$6,951.31 February 12,1953 Commitment 1.64 $6,952.95 Collected and paid to Treasurer $6,127.42 Abated $78.13 Revenue Transfer 8.00 86.13 Outstanding December 31,1953 739.40 $6,952.95 1953 Total Commitments $70,059.15 Collected and paid to Treasurer $63,061.28 Collected by Treasurer 100.69 Abated $976.17 Refunds on abatements 197.54 Revenue Transfer 8.00 770.63 Outstanding December 31,1953 6,126.55 $70,059.15 REPORT OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR April 6,1953 to December 31,1953 Accounts Receivable Collected $10,897.26 Accounts: Town Hall $545.10 Tree Dept 1,298.93 Public Welfare 999.97 Old Age Assistance Recoveries 3,386.03 120 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 School Dept 2,260.21 Cemetery Care 454.52 Highway General 126.50 Misc.Income 1,826.00 $10,897.26 TOTAL COLLECTIONS SUMMARY Taxes Collected $636,399.54 Water Collections 69,579.00 Accounts Receivable 10,897.26 Interest 876.47 Lien releases on Water 4.00 Costs and Charges .'2.75 $717,759.02 Respectfully submitted, GORDON E.FLINT, Town Collector. 121 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT January 26,1954. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and to the Citizens of Cohasset: I herewith present my annual report in accordance with Section 61 of Chapter 41 of the Tercentenary Edition of the General Laws,for the year ending December 31,1953,showing in detail the appropriations,expenditures,and the receipts from each source of income.Also a recapitulation sheet and a balance sheet showing the assets and liabilities and trusts accounts. In accordance with Section 57 of Chapter 41,of the Tercen- tenary Edition of the General Laws,you will find a detailed report of the Town's Debt with amounts to $1,163,000.00.Also a complete report of the Interest requirements of the present Town Debt which amount to $181,625.00 during the period of the Town Debt. I hereby certify that I have verified the Town Treasurer's cash during the year,and reconciled the bank accounts,which is in accordance with Section 50 of Chapter 41 of the Tercentenary Edition of the General Laws,and found them to be correct.Also certify that during the year,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. In accordance with Sections 50 and 53 of Chapter 41 of the Tercentenary Edition of the General Laws,the records of per- mits and licenses issued by the Board of Selectmen,and other de- partments 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 Cohasset Free Public Library and Paul Pratt Memorial Library. During the year a complete audit was made of the books and accounts of the Cohasset Water Department and the out- standing accounts were listed and proved with the respective ledger accounts. 122 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 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 de- partments for their sincere co-operation this past year. MALCOLM H.STEVENS, Town Accountant. Receipts,Expenditures,Appropriations and Tables General Revenue TAXES Current Year : Poll $2,190.00 Personal 28,766.41 Real Estate 518,228.55 $549,184.96 Previous Years: Poll $8.00 Personal 502.37 Real Estate 36,065.84 36,576.21 From State: Business Corporation $37,589.93 Income Tax Fund : Educational Basis Chap.70 Gen.Laws 21,435.42 State Valuation Basis 31,670.66 90,696.01 Tax Title Redemptions 291.48 Total for Taxes $676,748.66 LICENSES AND PERMITS Beer,Wines and Liquor $2,701.00 Sunday 8.00 Milk 13.50 Pasteurization 10.00 Common Victualler 18.00 123 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Hackney Carriage 4.00 Hackney Operator 9.00 Hackney Badge 3.00 Purchase Firearms 2.50 Revolver 23.00 Selling Second Hand Motor Vehicles 30.00 Junk 40.00 Inn Holder 2.00 Lodging House 3.00 Oleomargarine 10.00 Auctioneer 4.00 Camp .50 Rent,Lease,Sell Firearms 6.00 Gasoline Registration 13.50 Selling Motor Vehicle Class #1 21.00 Bowling 2.00 Hawkers and Pedlars 20.00 Sunday Amusement 41.00 Storing Inflammable Liquids 4.00 $2,989.00 FINES Court Fines $21.00 GRANTS AND GIFTS Grants : From Federal Government: Old Age Assistance —Ad- ministration $2,545.67 Old Age Assistance—As- sistance 25,836.89 Aid to Dependent Children —Administration 358.22 Aid to Dependent Children —Assistance 2,363.75 Public Welfare Disability Assistance —Adminis- tration 332.86 Public Welfare Disability Assistance —Assistance 4,342.96 School Lunches 4,535.92 $40,316.27 124 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 From State : School Transportation Chapter 71,Gen.Laws.$12,582.52 School Aid,Chapter 70, General Laws '9,755.04 Vocational Education, Chapter 74,General Laws 529.69 Distribution of Meal Tax 1,524.69 24,391.94 From County: Dog Licenses 762.00 Total General Revenue $745,228.87 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Privileges : 1951 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise $13.18 1952 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 6,486.90 1953 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 44,138.29 Total Commercial Revenue $50,638.37 DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE General Government: Tax Collector: 1951 Costs $2.75 Town Hall: Rental and Lights $655.10 Returned Unearned Insur- ance Premium 970.51 1,625.61 Protection of Persons and Property : Police Department : Returned Unearned Insur- ance Premium 121.67 Restitution 10.00 131.67 Fire Department : Fire Insurance Dividend 23.50 Returned Unearned Insur- ance Premium 167.40 190.90 125 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Sealer of Weights and Measures : Fees 127.12 Wire Department : Sale of Old Batteries ....5.55 Tree Department : Services Rendered 1,298.93 Bounties: (1)Seal 5.00 Health: Board of Health General : Tuberculosis Hospital ....653.57 Refuse and Garbage Disposal — Town Dump: Returned Unearned Insur- ance Premium 9.95 Insurance Claim 12.45 675.97 Highways : Highways General Expense: Sale of Old Steam Roller 126.50 Public Welfare : Department of Public Welfare : From State 1,883.41 From Cities and Towns ..283.00 From Individuals 999.97 3,166.38 Old Age Assistance: From State 27,641.55 From Cities and Towns ..1,979.65 From Individuals 3,386.03 33,007.23 Aid to Dependent Children: From State 2,448.86 Disability Assistance: From State 3,404.77 Veterans'Services: From State 2,368.43 Schools : Tuitions 3,602.22 Sale of Books and Supplies 72.35 Lunches 19,246.43 Rental and Lights 130.25 126 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Athletic Admissions 621.77 Osgood School Demolition ..200.00 Returned Unearned Insur- ance Premiums 4,973.78 Smith-Hughes and George Barden Fund 600.00 29,446.80 Unclassified: Bates Building: Rent 75.00 Returned Unearned Insur- ance Premium 66.43 141.43 Government Island Real Estate: Rents 1,800.00 Returned Unearned Insur- ance Premium 166.90 1,969.90 North Cohasset Post Office Building : Rent 360.00 Returned Unearned Insur- ance Premium 71.52 431.52 Vocational Building : Rent 150.00 Municipal Garage: Returned Unearned Insurance Pre- mium 58.52 Guild Hall Building: Returned Unearned Insurance Pre- mium ...171.55 Gravel Pit: Rent 1.00 Total Departmental Revenue $80,956.39 UNCLASSIFIED REVENUE Sale of Real Estate $1,400.00 Returned Unearned Premium Compensa- tion Insurance 249.02 Sale of Genealogies 36.20 Sale of Town Maps 3.25 127 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Sale of Real Project Estate —Veterans'Housing Total Unclassified Revenue 320.00 $2,008.47 WATER DEPARTMENT 1950 Schedule Rates 1951 Schedule Rates 1951 Metered Rates 1951 Water Liens 1952 Schedule Rates 1952 Metered Rates 1953 Schedule Rates 1953 Metered Rates 1953 Hydrant Rentals 1953 Water Miscellaneous Sale of Old Supplies Returned Unearned Insurance Premiums Contract Agreement Refund —Deficiency in Yield Total Water Receipts CEMETERIES Sale of Lots and Graves Care of Lots and Graves Returned Unearned Insurance Premium .. Total Cemetery Receipts $26.00 326.30 38.00 4.00 3,804.02 2,323.40 42,951.19 5,303.67 14,779.15 127.96 12.25 718.40 5,000.00 $75,414.34 $627.02 453.50 10.24 $1,090.76 axes: INTEREST 1951: Real Estate $176.75 Motor Vehicle Excise .14 Personal Property ..1.50 1952 : Poll .27 Personal Property ..6.47 Real Estate 559.94 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 10.73 128 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 1953 : Poll 4.07 Personal Property 1.37 Real Estate 101.61 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 13.62 $876.47 36.42DepositsonDemand Trust Funds : Wheelwright Park 450.00 Wadleigh Park 150.00 Billings-Pratt and Robert Charles Billings-Pratt Park 64.50 664.50 Cemeteries : Woodside Cemetery : Perpetual Care 273.56 Beechwood Cemetery : Williams Lot —Perpetual Care 2.27 275.83 8.52TaxTitlesRedeemed Total Interest Receipts $1,861.74 TEMPORARY LOANS Temporary loan anticipation of Revenue : Granite Trust Company —Note #305 $100,000.00 AGENCIES —TRUSTS Agencies : Dog Licenses due County $1,085.70 Liquor License Application Advertising 63.50 Gasoline Storage Permit Application Ad- vertising 12.00 Oil Storage Permit Application Adver- tising 4.00 Veterans'Housing Project —Record- ings,etc 21.74 Tax Possession Recording 7.06 Federal Withheld Tax Deductions 38,186.59 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Deductions 6,125.20 Retirement Deductions 10,698.33 129 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Trusts : Perpetual Care —Woodside Cemetery 575.00 James W.Nichols School Prize Fund .50.00 Charles A.Perkins —Cemetery Fund — Transfer ..650.00 Cedar Street Cemetery Fund—Transfer 25.00 Guarantee Deposits with Contract Bids 70.00 Total Trusts and Agencies $57,574.12 REFUNDS Departments : Tax Collector—Petty Cash $50.00 Police Department—Returned Insurance Premium on Cruising Cars and Am- bulance 32.64 Public Welfare : Disability Assistance ....$27.75 Old Age Assistance 369.50 Aid to Dependent Children 121.40 518.65 Veterans'Services Assistance 78.75 School Department 52.96 Total Refunds $733.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR 1953 $1,115,506.06 RECAPITULATION OF RECEIPTS General Revenue $745,228.87 Commercial Revenue 50,638.37 Departmental Revenue 80,956.39 Unclassified Revenue 2,008.47 Water Revenue 75,414.34 Cemeteries 1,090.76 Interest 1,861.74 Agency and Trust 57,574.12 Refunds 733.00 Temporary Loans 100,000.00 $1,115,506.06 Cash Balance,January 1,1953 215,561.12 $1,331,067.18 130 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Total Payments for 1953 1,082,146.48 Cash Balance,January 1,1954 $248,920.70 Expenditures General Government MODERATOR Appropriation $100.00 Expenditure : Robert B.James,Salary $100.00 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Appropriation $440.00 Expenditures : Clerical Services : Malcolm H.Stevens $100.00 Jean F.Higgins 60.00 Helen A.Higgins 35.00 $195.00 Sanderson Brothers : Printing 3075 Advisory Committee Re- ports 157.88 Dues —Ass'n.of Town Finance Com- mittees 10.00 Expenses to Meetings 33.00 Stationery and Supplies 28.00 $423.88 Balance to Revenue 16.12 $440.00 PLANNING BOARD Appropriation $487.50 131 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditures : Dues —Mass.Federation of Planning Boards $12.50 1—3 X 4'Bulletin Board 16.29 Services on Bulletin Board —Frank's Sign Shop 12.00 $40.79 Balance to Revenue 446.71 $487.50 ZONING BY-LAW COMMITTEE Brought forward from 1952 .$249.70 Appropriation 500.00 $749.70 Expenditures : Mimeographing Service $167.50 Postage and Stationery 187.49 Addressing and Assembling Service — Ace Mailing Service 124.83 Advertising 2.40 Offset Printing 2800 Maps 150.00 Color Slide 6.00 $638.22 Balance Carried forward to 1954 111.48 $749.70 INVESTIGATE FLUORIDATION OR TREATMENT OF WATER SUPPLY Brought forward from 1952 $50.00 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $50.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING COMMITTEE Brought forward from 1952 $50.00 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $50.00 132 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE TOWN MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT Brought forward from 1952 $200.00 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $200.00 TOWN BY-LAW COMMITTEE Appropriation $100.00 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $100.00 SELECTMEN —SALARIES Appropriation $3,520.38 Expenditures: Norman Card $908.26 Ira B.P.Stoughton 2,147.26 Helen E.Scripture 464.86 $3,520.38 SELECTMEN —EXPENSES Appropriation $2,155.18 Expenditures: Clerk: Dorothy V.Graham,services $1,100.14 Stationery and Postage 187.32 Printing and Advertising 56.90 Travel Expenses 38.75 Telephone —CO 4-0228 291.80 Dues: Mass.Selectmen's Ass'n.25.00 Norfolk County Select- men's Ass'n 6.00 .31.00 Repairs to Typewriter 13.50 Easement Grant —Lambert's Lane ....6.56 Signs 35.60 133 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Posting Warrants —Royal A.Bates, services 10.00 $1,771.57 Balance to Revenue 383.61 $2,155.18 TOWN ACCOUNTANT Appropriation $6,161.40 Expenditures : Town Accountant —Malcolm H.Stevens, salary $4,500.00 Clerk —Helen A.Higgins,services ....1,144.00 Stationery and Postage 73.43 Printing 172.98 Telephone —CO 4-0188 146.60 Travel Expenses 22.05 Dues: New England States and Municipal Finance ....1.00 Mass.Municipal Auditors and Accountants 3.00 Municipal Finance Offi- cers'Association 15^00 19.00 Repairs to Typewriter 5.00 Maintenance of Adding Machine 18.00 Annotated Laws Supplement 30.00 Binding Ledger and Classification Led- ger 22.70 Repairs to Office Equipment 7.50 $6,161.26 Balance to Revenue .14 $6,161.40 TOWN TREASURER —SALARY Appropriation $3,800.00 Expenditure : Maurice R.Noonan,Town Treasurer ..$3,800.00 134 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TOWN TREASURER —EXPENSES Appropriation $2,440.00 Expenditures: Clerk —Catherine D.Noonan,services $1,150.50 Stationery,Postage,Office Supplies ....306.42 Printing 327.47 Surety Bonds 280.50 Telephone —CO 4-0341 138.80 Travel Expenses 164.76 Maintenance of Adding Machine 16.40 Bank Robbery and Burglary Insurance 37.20 Typewriter Service 4.00 Dues: Mass.Collectors'and Treasurers'Association 2.00 Municipal Finance Offi- cers'Association 10.00 12.00 $2,438.05 Balance to Revenue 1.95 $2,440.00 TAX COLLECTOR —SALARY Appropriation $3,200.00 Expenditure: Gordon E.Flint,Tax Collector $3,200.00 TAX COLLECTOR—EXPENSE Appropriation $1,660.90 Refund —Petty Cash 50.00 $1,710.90 Expenditures : Harrison C.P.Humphrey, Deputy Collector,services $100.00 Royal A.Bates,Deputy Col- lector,services 20.00 $120.00 135 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Clerks: Louise A.Flint 109.20 Mamie F.Keegan 91.00 Helen A.Higgins 47.45 Jean F.Higgins 84.50 Grace M.Saprito 18.85 351.00 Stationery and Postage 337.55 Printing and Advertising 188.10 Telephone —CO.4-0611 128.50 Surety Bonds 399.75 Travel Expenses 23.95 Petty Cash 50.00 Bank Robbery and Burglary Insurance 37.20 Typewriter Service 2.50 Maintenance of Adding Machine 16.40 Dues —Mass.Collectors'and Treasurers' Association 2.00 Instruments of Tax Titles Takings ....3.06 $1,660.01 Balance to Revenue 50.89 $1,710.90 TOWN COLLECTOR —SALARY Transfer from Reserve Fund $200.00 Expenditure : Gordon E.Flint,Town Collector $200.00 ASSESSORS —SALARIES Appropriation $4,252.59 Expenditures : Ira B.P.Stoughton $2,001.10 Helen E.Scripture 1,343.26 Norman Card 908.23 $4,252.59 136 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 ASSESSORS —EXPENSES Appropriation $4,196.36 Expenditures : Clerks : Edith B.Cavanagh,serv- ices $1,435.20 Dorothy V.Graham,serv- ices 2,219.71 $3,654.91 Posting Notices —Royal A.Bates,serv- ices 10.00 Stationery and Postage 98.80 Travel Expenses 2.90 Photostatic Copies of Real Estate Trans- fers 103.18 Maintenance of Adding Machine 21.15 Maintenance of Typewriters 24.00 Dues —Association of Mass.Assessors 9.00 Binding Records 18.50 Banker and Tradesman 17.00 Registry of Deeds .43 $3,954.87 Balance to Revenue 241.49 $4,196.36 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS CERTIFICATION OF NOTES Appropriation $50.00 Expenditure : Certification of Note #305 for $100,000.$2.00 Balance to Revenue 48.00 $50.00 LAW AND LEGAL COUNSEL Appropriation $3,990.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 300.00 $4,290.00 137 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditures : Frederick A.Thayer,Town Counsel, services $4,077.50 Telephone —Frederick A.Thayer's res- idence 161.94 Photostatic services 22.10 $4,261.54 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 28.46 $4,290.00 TOWN CLERK —SALARY Appropriation $2,500.00 Expenditure : William H.Morris —Town Clerk $2,500.00 TOWN CLERK —EXPENSES Appropriation $1,532.50 Expenditures: Clerk: Charles A.Marks,services $520.60 Helen A.Higgins,services 15.60 $536.20 Recording Fees:Births,Deaths,Mar- riages 371.50 Administering Oaths 49.50 Stationery and Postage 161.66 Telephone —CO.4-0187 186.05 Surety Bond 7.50 Binding Records 49.50 1953 Annual Mass.Law Edition 3.00 Typewriter service 2.50 Dues : National Institute of Mu- nicipal Clerks $10.00 City and Town Clerks' Ass'n of Plym.County 3.00 Mass.Town Clerks'Ass'n 5.00 18.00 138 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Royal Typewriter #4958039 145.00 $1,530.41 Balance to Revenue 2.09 $1,532.50 ELECTIONS,REGISTRATIONS AND TOWN MEETINGS Appropriation $2,733.82 Expenditures : Election Officers (For detail,see end of report)$465.40 Registrars'Salaries: Louise Conroy $171.33 Joseph S.Dunn 171.33 Clarence M.Grassie ....171.33 William H.Morris,Clerk ex-officio 199.83 713.82 Posting Notices —William H.Morris ..10.00 Janitors'Services (For detail,see end of report)60.00 Loud Speaker System —Herbert Wil- liams,Sr.—services 25.00 Stationery and Postage 14.73 Printing and Advertising 1,165.73 Meals 78.21 Rental of Chairs 88.00 Repairs to Election Booths,etc 8.54 $2,629.43 Balance to Revenue 104.39 $2,733.82 ENGINEERING —MAINTENANCE Appropriation $735.00 Brought forward from 1952 500.00 $1,235.00 139 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditure : Lewis W.Perkins &Son —Engineering services and expenses $499.00 Balance to Revenue 1.00 Balance carried forward to 1954 735.00 $1,235.00 ENGINEERING —OUTLAY Appropriation $2,400.00 Brought forward from 1952 250.00 $2,650.00 Expenditures : Lewis W.Perkins &Son —Engineering service and expenses $1,555.59 Blueprint copies of plan 2.25 $1,557.84 Balance carried forward to 1954 1,000.00 Balance to Revenue 92.16 $2,650.00 ENGINEERING OUTLAY —MILL LANE LAYOUT Brought forward from 1952 $5.00 No Expenditure —Carried forward to 1954 $5.00 TOWN HALL Appropriation $8,861.41 Expenditures : Alfred M.Silvia,Custodian salary $1,532.50 Harry H.Ritter,Custodian salary .1,614.35 Henry R.Eastman,services 10.40 Arthur F.James,services 327.60 $3,484.85 Fuel 1,155.24 Electric service 548.55 140 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Janitors'Supplies 733.18 Repairs 2,219.47 Telephones : Alfred M.Silvia's resi- dence 35.00 Harry H.Hitter's residence 25.60 60.60 Rubbish service 48.00 Employers^Liability Insurance 119.71 Boiler Inspection 25.00 Grounds 15.00 $8,449.60 Balance to Revenue 411.81 $8,861.41 POLICE DEPARTMENT Appropriation $43,307.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 677.00 Refund 32.64 $44,016.64 Expenditures : Salaries : Chief,Hector J.Pelletier $4,500.00 Sergeants : Benjamin F.Curley ..71.69 Randolph A.Feola ....3,596.19 Thomas B.Kane 3,596.19 Patrolmen : Richard P.Barrow 3,400.00 Frederick L.Huntwork 3,400.00 George W.Kohlmeyer 3,271.70 Robert N.Rooney 3,400.00 Louis J.Simeone 3,400.00 James J.Sullivan 3,400.00 Special Police : Austin L.Ahearn,Jr...15.20 Carmelo €onte 394.15 Ralph S.Enos 91.10 John J.Ferreira 74.10 141 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 John A.Frugoli 1,086.80 ' George E.Haley 62.40 Frank E.Jason 114.05 George W.Kohlmeyer..10.40 Rocco F.Laugelli 159.25 Vincent Sinopoli .......89.70 John L.Wheelwright ..68.50 $34,201.42 Casual Labor : Carl Sestito,services 26.00 Equipment Maintenance: Equipment for Men 812.84 Radio Repairs and Equip- ment 366.79 Portable Oxygen Inhala- tion Apparatus 152.00 Four draw letter file and guides 102.22 1,433.85 Fuel 492.51 Lights 204.56 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: Repairs 677.22 Janitor Supplies 129.77 Furniture 52.75 859.74 379.79Printing,Stationery and Postage Telephones : Headquarters,CO.4-1000 297.26 Headquarters,CO.4-1001 244.44 Box,CO.4-0700 146.95 Box,CO.4-0703 115.86 Chief's residence,CO. 4-0060 126.73 931.24 118.01Chief's Expenses Chief's Dues : Mass.Chiefs of Police As- sociation 5.00 Internat.Ass'n of Chiefs of Police 10.00 Department Dues : 142 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 New England Police Re- volver League,Inc 10.00 New England Ass'n of Chiefs of Police 5.00 Eastern States Police Ra- dio League 5.00 35.00 Signs : New Signs 118.50 Repairing and installing Signs 137.20 255.70 Court Officers'Fees and Expenses ....16.00 Maintenance of Typewriters 22.50 Local Police Officers'Training School, State Police Headquarters,Framing- ham,Mass 200.00 Legal Medical Examinations 21.75 Meals for Prisoners 27.07 Ammunition 1.80 Maintenance of Police Cars: Repairs and Equipment ..1,806.54 Tires,Tubes and Chains 563.92 Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 1,755.71 Batteries 20.30 Laundry Service 33.50 Insurance 601.01 4,780.98 $44,007.92 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 8.72 $44,016.64 POLICE DEPARTMENT —PURCHASE NEW CRUISING CAR Appropriation $1,200.00 Expenditures : 1 4 Door Studebaker Sedan —Serial No. 8314837 Motor No.V-237164 with Ac- cessories $1,126.00 143 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Changing and Installing Radio Equip- ment 25.00 $1,151.00 Balance carried forward to 1954 49.00 $1,200.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT Appropriation $63,568.76 Expenditures : Chief —Joseph L.Oliver, salary $4,500.00 Deputy Chief —Clarence S. Reddy,salary 1,185.03 $5,685.03 Permanent Firefighters'Salaries: Cornelius J.O'Brien,Cap- tain 3,800.00 George E.Casey 3,400.00 Frederick N.Edwards ..3,400.00 Thomas W.Hernan 3,400.00 David R.Marks 3,400.00 Edward B.Matthewson .3,400.00 Richard P.Oliver 3,400.00 Ralph Perroncello 3,400.00 Charles Piepenbrink ....3,400.00 Ellery C.S.Sidney 3,400.00 Ernest J.Sullivan 3,400.00 Frank S.Wheelwright ..3,400.00 Walter C.Wheelwright, Jr 3,400.00 44,600.00 Call Men (Paid on percentage basis) (For detail,see end of report)5,290.30 Casual Labor —(For detail,see end of report)222.95 Clerical Services —Dorothea Casey ....35.00 Equipment : Apparatus 552.24 Hose 908.31 Equipment for Men 566.80 144 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Refilling and Repairing Extinguishers 63.60 First Aid Supplies 6.16 Radio Equipment and Re- pairs 200.82 2,297.9' Maintenance of Trucks and Chief's Car: Repairs and Equipment 949.82 Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 553.10 Tires,Tubes and Chains 149.06 Insurance 230.27 Batteries 71.95 1,954.20 Fuel 825.93 Lights 498.77 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds : Repairs 368.66 House Supplies 479.36 Laundry 119.13 Guard 'Cable,Posts,etc., for Grounds 55.40 1,022.55 Stationery,Printing,Postage 90.53 Telephones : Central Station —CO. 4-0260 168.11 Central Station —CO. 4-0214 169.50 Engine #2 Station —CO. 4-0052 119.80 Engine #3 Station —CO. 4-0582 137.35 Chief's Residence —CO. 4-0417 126.71 721.47 Chief's Expenses 143.56 Dues: New England Division of Int.Ass'n of Fire Chiefs 6.00 Nat.Fire Protec.Ass'n ..12.50 New England Ass'n of Fire Chiefs 3.00 145 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Fire Chiefs'Club of Plym- outh County 4.00 Fire Chiefs'Club of Mass.3.00 28.50 Firemen's Injuries 12.50 $63,429.22 Balance to Revenue 139.54 $63,568.76 FIRE DEPARTMENT —OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Appropriation $75.00 Expenditure: Joseph L.Oliver,Chief —New England Chiefs'Conference,Portsmouth,New Hampshire $75.00 ^ FIRE DEPARTMENT —PURCHASE NEW FOREST FIRE TRUCK Appropriation $6,500.00 Expenditure: Forest Fire Truck —Ford Motor En- gine No.B3S 15288 —8 Cylinder Model F-600 $6,500.00 HYDRANT SERVICE,ETC. Appropriation $16,150.00 Expenditures : Town of Cohasset Water Department, services $14,600.00 Hingham Water Company,services ...1,350.00 $15,950.00 Balance to Revenue .200.00 $16,150.00 HYDRANT RENTAL —LAMBERT'S LANE Brought forward from 1952 $100.00 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $100.00 146 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 HYDRANT RENTAL—CEDAR STREET Brought forward from 1952 $100.00 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $100.00 HYDRANT RENTAL —JOY PLACE Appropriation $100.00 Expenditure : Town of Cohasset Water Department, services $33.33 Balance carried forward to 1954 66.67 $100.00 HYDRANT RENTALS —FIVE HYDRANTS Appropriation $400.00 Expenditures: Town of Cohasset Water Department, services $124.99 Balance carried forward to 1954 275.01 $400.00 HYDRANT RENTAL —OFF JERUSALEM ROAD Appropriation $100.00 Expenditure: Town of Cohasset Water Department, services $20.83 Balance carried forward to 1954 79.17 $100.00 WIRE DEPARTMENT Appropriation $7,969.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 1,357.29 $9,326.29 147 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditures : Superintendent—Herbert Williams,Sr., salary $3,800.00 Labor (For detail,see end of report)..757.00 Telephones : Herbert Williams,Sr.'s residence $50.88 E.Parker Malley's resi- dence 66.27 117.15 Expenses at Meetings 27.37 Dues —International Municipal Signal Ass'n,Inc 6.00 Employers'Liability Insurance 326.25 13 Miles of #10 Copperweld High Strength Wire 1,482.03 3 Peerless 3 Fold Fire Alarm Boxes ....457.60 200 Nife Nickle Cadmium Cell Batteries 893.11 Electrical Supplies 390.54 Equipment and Repairs 77.25 Garage Rental for Equipment 60.00 Maintenance of Truck: Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 240.51 Tires,Tubes and Chains 32.27 Repairs 70.75 Insurance 83.42 426.95 $8,821.25 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 505.04 $9,326.29 WIRE DEPARTMENT —OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $125.00Appropriation No Expenditure —Balance to Revenue $125.00 SEALING OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Appropriation Expenditures: Sealer —Gorham L.Bates,salary ....$428.29 $681.53 148 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Travel Allowance 80.00 Telephone —Gorham L.Bates'residence 36.24 Storage of Tank 10.00 Testing Oil Trucks 24.50 Insurance of Equipment 10.00 Supplies and Equipment 25.90 $614.93 Balance to Revenue 66.60 $681.53 INSECT PEST EXTERMINATION —MOTH SUPPRESSION Appropriation $6,462.48 Expenditures : Superintendent —Howard Bates,salary $2,658.48 Labor (For detail,see end of report)$790.00 New England Tree Expert Co.—Contractor 1,426.50 2,216.50 Insecticide 724.70 Hardware and Tools 24.71 Electric Service 11.00 1,4-Drawer Letter File and Guides ....66.10 Maintenance of Trucks : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 62.26 Repairs 33.60 Tires,Tubes and Chains 22.81 Registration 3.00 Insurance 68.22 Rent of Garage 84.00 273.89 Employers'Liability Insurance 392.47 Repairs to Hardie No.66 Pump 35.16 Repairs to Sprayer 43.08 Lumber and Paint 9.45 $6,455.54 Balance to Revenue 6.94 $6,462.48 149 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 ERADICATION OF DUTCH ELM DISEASE Appropriation $11,329.88 Transfer from Reserve Fund 3,495.00 $14,824.88 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$4,381.60 F.A.Bartlett Tree Expert Co 222.50 Huntley Tree Service 265.00 New England Tree Expert Co 2,497.70 $7,366.80 Truck Hire —(For detail,see end of report)1,930.00 Stationery and Postage 4.94 Advertising 7.00 Insecticide 315.00 Hardware and Tools 330.90 First Aid Supplies . .'1.28 1,Model L.C.S.Homelite 23''Cox Chain Saw 341.50 Employers'Liability Insurance 203.63 Maintenance of Trucks : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 276.96 Repairs 28.60 Tube 6.99 312.55 $10,813.60 Carried forward to 1954 3,495.00 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 516.28 $14,824.88 TREE WARDEN —SALARY Appropriation $793.16 Expenditure : Tree Warden —Howard Bates,salary $793.16 150 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TREE WARDEN EXPENSES Appropriation $5,710.00 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$2,816.40 F.A.Bartlett Tree Expert Co 474,00 805.75HuntleyTreeService.... New England Tree Expert Co 63.20 $4,159.35 Telephone —Howard Bates'residence 107.43 Truck Hire —(For detail,see end of report)230.00 Hardware and Tools 91.19 Trees 146.25 Nursery Improvement 17.80 Wrecker and Compressor services 22.00 Maintenance of Trucks : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 170.48 Tires,Tubes and Chains 54.63 Repairs 117.33 Public Liability,Fire and Theft Insurance 146.81 Registration 6.00 Battery 23.55 Rent of Garage 60.00 ^7f<80 Travel Expenses O 1 O.OKf 4.80 Dues: Mass.Tree Wardens'and . Foresters'Ass'n 3.00 Southeastern Mass.Tree Wardens'Ass'n 2.00 Tree Magazine 5.00 10 no Fertilizer ±\j.\j\j 21.00 Herbicides •86.80 Employers'Liability Insurance 196.23 Stationery and Printing 12.75 151 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Repairs to Sprayer 24.70 $5,709.10 Balance to Revenue .90 $5,710.00 TREE WARDEN SPECIAL —CLEARING TREES FOR FIRE ALARM Appropriation $412.00 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)$369.60 Employers'Liability Insurance 32.82 Gasoline and Oil for Truck 8.80 $411.22 Balance to Revenue .78 $412.00 TREE WARDEN —RE-SETTING TREES IN PUBLIC WAYS Brought forward from 1952 $96.75 Expenditure : 20 Moraine Locust Trees (Balance)...$96.75 TREE DEPARTMENT —PURCHASE NEW TRUCK Appropriation :.$2,800.00 Expenditures: 1,1953 Ford F500 —154 Wheel base — 1%Ton Truck Motor #F50R3S-16441 $2,235.00 Advertising Proposal Bids 9.00 Installation of Equipment 242.70 $2,486.70 Balance carried forward to 1954 313.30 $2,800.00 152 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 FOREST FIRES Appropriation $1,527.00 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report).$530.40 Relief Driver —Bernard J.Salvador, services 14.30 Forest Fire Patrol —Charles R.Stover, services 140.40 Travel Expenses 9.35 Truck Hire —Bernard J.Salvador ....8.00 Dues,Plymouth County Foresters'Ass'n 3.00 Equipment and Supplies 101.04 Refilling Fire Extinguishers 13.00 1 Homelite Model #125 —14''Skill Saw 136.71 Advertising 3.50 100'%''Booster Hose 68.31 Maintenance of Truck: Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze $125.63 Repairs and Supplies ....195.49 Tires and Tubes 110.20 Battery 20.30 Insurance 1.65 Radio Service 26.80 480.07 $1,508.08 Balance to Revenue 18.92 $1,527.00 BOUNTIES Appropriation Expenditure : Seal (1)$5.00 Balance to Revenue 20.00 $25.00 $25.00 Appropriation CIVIL DEFENSE $750.00 153 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditures: Jean F.Higgins,Clerical services $31.90 Edith B.Cavanagh,Clerical services 3.50 $35.40 Stationery,Printing and Advertising ..86.12 Travel Expenses 63.40 Custodians : Abraham J.Antoine,serv- ices 5.20 Merle LaBrake,services ..4.00 9.20 Telephone —CO.4-1124-W 60.90 Electric Service —Air Raid Alarm ....90.00 Telephone Equipment —Remote Control Air Raid Sirens 114.00 Electric Service at Headquarters 10.04 Insurance 3.85 Cohasset's Share —Radio Equipment ..250.00 $722.91 Balance to Revenue 27.09 $750.00 SHELL FISH CULTIVATION Brought forward from 1952 $376.75 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $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 $1,300.00 154 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 BOARD OF HEALTH GENERAL—EXPENSES Appropriation $3,130.00 Expenditures : Telephones: N.M.Hurwitz's residence $54.00 Frederick W.Sullivan's residence 42.00 Edward E.Tower's resi- dence 65.00 $161.00 Travel Allowance 224.00 Identification Badges (4)15.20 Contagious Diseases —Hospitals 298.50 Vital Statistics : Births 2.50 Deaths 16.50 19.00 Storing Serum Well Baby Clinic: J.W.G.Tuthill,M.D., services 420.00 35.00 245.00 385.00 10.18 20.00 25.00 Arnold Blake,M.D.,serv- ices Stewart H.Clifford,M.D., services .... Murray E.Pendleton, M.D.,services Supplies Laundry service 1,115.18 82.00 68.29 14.70 Laboratory Testing Pollution Survey Disinfectants Immunization Clinic : Marion S.Fernald,M.D., services 50.00 12.00 8.40 Fanny James,services .. Printing Notices 70.40 17.50Sicns 155 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Storage of Equipment 60.00 $2,170.77 Balance to Revenue 959.23 $3,130.00 DENTAL CLINICS —SCHOOL CHILDREN Appropriation $1,938.21 Expenditures: Dentist,William G.Matteson,Jr.,salary $1,713.21 Dental Supplies 173.63 $1,886.84 Balance to Revenue 51.37 $1,938.21 DISTRICT AND/OR PUBLIC NURSE OR OTHER NURSES,AND NURSING Appropriation $2,500.00 Expenditure : Cohasset Social Service League,Inc...$2,500.00 OXYGEN AND AMBULANCE SUPPLIES Appropriation $300.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund .300.00 $600.00 Expenditures : Oxygen Supplies $367.31 Meter Masks 127.35 Ambulance Supplies 26.70 Repairs to Equipment 68.46 $589.82 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 10.18 $600.00 156 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 INSPECTION OF ANIMALS Appropriation $144.21 Expenditure : Inspector —Matthew Carr,V.S.,Salary $144.21 INSPECTION OF SLAUGHTERING Appropriation $62.70 Expenditure : Inspector—Leonard F.Lawrence,salary $62.70 INSPECTION OF MILK AND VINEGAR Appropriation $324.16 Expenditures : Milk Inspector —Charles E.Frates, salary $214.16 Telephone —Charles E.Frates'resi- dence 20.00 Travel Allowance 30.00 Chemical Analysis 54.00 $318.16 Balance to Revenue 6.00 $324.16 REFUSE AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL —TOWN DUMP Appropriation $4,765.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 137.00 $4,902.00 Expenditures : Superintendent —Charles R.Stoddard, salary $3,180.00 Vacation Period —Fred Mitchell,serv- ices 120.00 Labor (For detail,see end of report)..147.70 Telephone —Charles R.Stoddard's resi- dence 42.47 Equipment and Supplies 74.65 157 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Electric Service 37.29 Road Improvement 822.50 Insurance on Building and Equipment ..26.85 Signs 15.00 Bull Dozer service —Joseph W.Rosano 35.00 Repairs to Electric Pump 265.38 Employers'Liability Insurance 247.53 Burying Animals 3.25 Maintenance of Truck : Repairs $96.15 Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 149.92 Insurance and Registra- tion 76.82 Battery 24.60 Tires 33.60 !81.09 $4,898.71 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 3.29 $4,902.00 CARE OF BROOKS AND STREAMS,DRAINING OF PONDS, JAMES BROOK,STRAITS POND,CAT DAM,ETC. Appropriation $2,637.02 Expenditures : James Brook: Labor (For detail,see end of report)$312.00 Carlos A.Tanger,Care of Gates —salary 128.50 Employers'Liability In- surance 105.12 Equipment and Supplies 41.44 Repairs to Boat 15.00 $602.06 Parker Avenue : Labor (For detail,see end of report)91.00 Straits Pond : Edward J.Fitzpatrick, Care of Gates —salary 256.98 158 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Labor (For detail,see end of report)392.60 Blacksmith repairs 20.00 669.58 Cat Dam : Labor (For detail see end of report)592.80 Repairs to Gates 45.00 Hardware Supplies 11.41 649.21 Treat's Pond : Abraham J.Anfoine,serv- ices 45.14 Labor (For detail,see end of report)156.00 201.14 Lambert's Lane : Labor (For detail,see end of report)197.60 Border Street: Labor (For detail,see end of report)20.80 Care of Other Gates and Streams : Spring and South Main Street—Frank J.Migli- accio,services 18.06 Pleasant Street —William E.Tilden,services ....45.14 Margin Street—EUery C. S.Sidney,services ....45.14 Valine's Meadow—Charles R.Jason,services 83.86 Off Atlantic Avenue — Harry H.Ritter,serv- ices 62.70 204.90 $2,636.29 Balance to Revenue .73 $2,637.02 ERADICATION OF MOSQUITOES Appropriation $800.00 159 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditure: Commonwealth of Massachusetts,Re- clamation Board $800.00 ERADICATION OF POISON IVY Brought forward from 1952 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency,by- vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $5.00 DRAINAGE OFF ATLANTIC AVENUE Appropriation Transfer from Reserve Fund Expenditures : Lewis W.Perkins &Son —Engineering services and expenses $349.75 Advertising Proposals for Bids 16.75 $366.50 Balance Carried forward to 1954 1,933.50 $2,300.00 DRAINAGE OFF ATLANTIC AVENUE Brought forward from 1952 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency,by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $175.00 ERADICATION OF POISON IVY Appropriation $300.00 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$212.80 Insecticide 75.76 Gasoline and Oil for Truck 9.90 $298.46 Balance carried forward to 1954 1.54 $300.00 160 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 CAT DAM BRIDGE REPAIRS Brought forward from 1952 $4,000.00 Expenditures: Lewis W.Perkins and Son,Engineering services and expenses $116.00 Easement and Deed 6.56 $122.56 Balance carried forward to 1954 3,877.44 $4,000.00 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT CHAPTER 252 GENERAL LAWS Appropriation $4,000.00 Expenditure : Commonwealth of Massachusetts,State Reclamation Board $4,000.00 HIGHWAYS GENERAL —SALARY Appropriation $4,500.00 Expenditure : Highway Surveyor—William T.Barnes $4,500.00 HIGHWAYS GENERAL —EXPENSES Appropriation $35,015.00 Expenditures : Pay Rolls (For detail,see end of report) Labor $11,772.80 Trucks 936.00 $12,708.80 Bull Dozer and Shovel Service,Joseph W.Rosano 390.00 Tractor Service : William T.Barnes 60.00 Joseph W.Rosano 60.00 120.00 Compressor and Ledge Work,Louis C. Bailey 252.30 Telephone,William T.Barnes'residence 70.43 Electric Service ^^-^^ 161 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Broken Stone,Gravel,etc 215.99 Equipment and Repairs 1,271.64 Tarvia and Bituminous Concrete : Bradford Weston Inc. 543.25 Tons Bituminous Concrete 2,772.99 Old Colony Crushed Stone Co.:51.95 Tons All Weather Bituminous Concrete 307.68 Trimount Bituminous Products Co.,38,462 Gal- ons Tar 5,537.10 Maintenance of Trucks and Roller: Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 1,993.15 Tires,Tubes and Chains 1,316.96 Repairs and Equipment .3,513.46 Insurance 395.36 Batteries 122.95 Registrations ....-15.00 Fountain Decorations Sand Cement,Lime and Culverts Lumber Paint and Oil Employers'Liability Insurance Tractor mov^ing sides of Streets — Holly Hill Farm Hot Topping Bituminous Concrete .... Balance to Revenue 8,617.77 7,356.88 25.00 1,162.71 1,778.26 153.12 17.78 682.96 148.00 27.50 $35,010.70 4.30 $35,015.00 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT —PURCHASE OF NEW TRUCK Appropriation Expenditures : 1,F600 —8 Cylinder 130''Wheel base Two Ton Ford Truck —Motor No.B3S 16013 $2,800.00 $2,791.00 162 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Advertising Bid Proposals 9.00 $2,800.00 HIGHWAYS —MILL LANE REPAIRS Brought forward from 1952 $1,800.76 Expenditures : Bull Dozer and Shovel service —Joseph W.Rosano $764.00 Compressor and Ledge Work —Louis C. Bailey 201.30 1660 Tons Gravel 830.00 $1,795.30 Balance carried forward to 1954 5.46 $1,800.76 HIGHWAYS —CEDAR STREET DRAIN Appropriation $2,000.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 360.00 $2,360.00 Expenditures : Lewis W.Perkins and Son—Engineering services and expenses $177.92 Balance carried forward to 1954 2,182.08 $2,360.00 HIGHWAYS —LAMBERT'S LANE DRAIN Appropriation $1,500.00 Expenditures : Lewis W.Perkins and Son—Engineering services and expenses $205.27 Contractor—A.&B.Construction Com- pany 1,290.27 $1,495.54 Balance carried forward to 1954 4.46 $1,500.00 163 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 HIGHWAYS —INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND DRAIN NEW HIGH SCHOOL Appropriation $1,500.00 Expenditures: Lewis W.Perkins and Son—Engineering services and expenses $184.06 Contractor—A.&B.Construction Com- pany 1,049.75 Advertising Proposal Bids 7.00 $1,240.81 Balance carried forward to 1954 259.19 $1,500.00 HIGHWAYS —SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SANDING STREETS Appropriation $10,534.21 Expenditures : Pay Rolls (For detail;see end of report) Labor $4,404.40 Trucks,etc 2,097.00 $6,501.40 Tools and Equipment 129.16 Snow Fences 200.00 Sand 1,314.00 5 Tons Rock Salt 134.75 New Plows 143.84 Repairs to Plows 347.13 Employers'Liability Insurance 57.80 Maintenance of Trucks : Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 494.95 Repairs and Equipment ..990.92 Tires,Tubes and Chains 170.16 Batteries 48.90 1,704.93 $10,533.01 Balance to Revenue 1.20 $10,534.21 164 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 HIGHWAYS —STREET LIGHTING Appropriation $11,969.00 Expenditures: Brockton Edison Co.,for Street Lighting including 439 100-Cp.Incand.,20 250-Cp.Incand.,5 600-'Cp.Incand.,8 400-Cp.Incand.,White Way,2 600-Cp. Incand.,White Way,30 1000-Cp.Over., 5 300-Watt,7 400-Cp.Incand.,White Way Und.,4 Flash Beacon (1 set)..$11,550.75 Beacons 171.24 $11,721.99 Balance to Revenue 247.01 $11,969.00 HIGHWAYS —STREET SIGNS Appropriation $1,000.00 Expenditures: Repairs to Signs $626.49 New Signs 356.91 Hardware Supplies 4.17 $987.57 Balance to Revenue 12.43 $1,000.00 HIGHWAYS —STREET PAINTING Appropriation $816.48 Expenditures : Brown &Chausse —Services and expenses $150.00 Frank's Sign Shop —Services and ex- penses 193.00 Paint 424.00 Repairs to Equipment 33.40 Insurance on Equipment 3.64 $804.04 Balance to Revenue 12.44 $816.48 65 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 HARBOR —MAINTENANCE Appropriation $3,269.94 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)..2,303.60 Equipment and Supplies 241.87 Repairs to Equipment 51.45 Barrels 100.00 Paint and Oil 72.09 Lumber 32.29 Employers'Liability Insurance 114.15 Wrecker service 28.50 $3,200.89 Balance to Revenue 69.05 $3,269.94 HARBOR —LAWRENCE WHARF REPAIRS Appropriation $6,500.00 Expenditures: Contractor—Bradford Weston,Inc $4,850.00 Lewis W.Perkins and Son—Engineering services and expenses 173.81 Advertising Proposal Bids 6.00 $5,029.81 Balance carried forward to 1954 1,470.19 $6,500.00 PUBLIC WELFARE —GENERAL ADMINISTRATION —SALARIES Appropriation $1,738.64 Expenditures: Helen E.Scripture $1,035.39 Ira B.P.Stoughton 351.64 166 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Norman Card 351.61 $1,738.64 PUBLIC WELFARE —GENERAL ADMINISTRATION —EXPENSES Appropriation $780.00 Expenditures: Welfare Agent—Mary E. Oliver,salary $441.35 Clerk —Juanita J.Oliver, salary 107.23 $548.58 Travel Expenses 10.20 Dues —Public Assistance Administrators' Association of Mass 3.00 $561.78 Balance to Revenue 218.22 $780.00 PUBLIC WELFARE —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $11,000.00 Expenditures : Groceries and Provisions $1,066.50 Fuel and Oil 95.46 Board and Care 651.00 Medicine and Medical Attendance 447.73 State Institutions 677.54 Shoes and Clothing 186.10 Cash Grants to Individuals 1,842.77 Water Service 39.00 Relief By: Cities $2,203.70 Towns 1,403.01 3,606.71 $8,612.81 Balance to Revenue 2,387.19 $11,000.00 167 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE —ADMINISTRATION Appropriation $2,000.00 Brought forward from 1952 940.26 Receipts from P'ederal Government 2,545.67 $5,485.93 Expenditures : Welfare Agent —Mary E. Oliver,salary $2,783.92 Clerks : Barbara A.Hiltz,salary 104.00 Juanita J.Oliver,salary 1,464.70 $4,352.62 Telephone —CO.4-0342 145.10 Stationery,Postage and Printing 129.30 Travel Expenses 38.96 Legal Counsel —Frederick A.Thayer, services 242.50 Appraisal services—Edward A.Mulvey 20.00 Maintenance of Adding Machine 18.00 Repairs to Typewriters 5.00 Use of 1953 Social Service Index 18.75 Dues —Mass.Conference of Social Work- ers 3.00 $4,973.23 Balance to Revenue 256.00 Balance carried forward to 1954 256.70 $5,485.93 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $50,000.00 Brought forward from 1952 170.50 Receipts from Federal Government 25,836.89 Receipts from Individuals 315.63 Refunds 361.00 $76,684.02 Expenditures: Cash Grants to Individuals $67,613.89 168 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Relief By: Cities $274.43 Towns 99.67 374.10 $67,987.99 Balance to Revenue 8,696.03 $76,684.02 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN —ADMINISTRATION Appropriation $400.00 Brought forward from 1952 279.46 Receipts from Federal Government 358.22 $1,037.68 Expenditures : Welfare Agent —Mary E. Oliver,salary $306.83 Clerk —Juanita J.Oliver, salary 89.39 $396.22 Stationery,Postage,Printing 30.73 Travel Expenses 20.99 $447.94 Balance to Revenue 400.00 Balance carried forward to 1954 189.74 $1,037.68 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $9,000.00 Brought forward from 1952 1,465.62 Receipts from Federal Government 2,363.75 Refunds 121.40 $12,950.77 Expenditures : Cash Grants to Individuals $5,926.18 169 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Balance to Revenue 6,997.10 Balance carried forward to 1954 27.49 $12,950.77 PUBLIC WELFARE DISABILITY ASSISTANCE —ADMINISTRATION Appropriation $150.00 Brought forward from 1952 167.93 Receipts from Federal Government 332.86 $650.79 Expenditures : Welfare Agent —Mary E. Oliver,salary $67.90 Clerk —Juanita J.Oliver, salary 198.68 $266.58 Stationery,Postage,Printing 20.53 1954 Drug Topics Red Book 9.00 2,#7600 Storage Cabinets 139.90 Office Repairs : Electrical 14.90 Painting 131.00 145.90 $581.91 Balance to Revenue ..68.88 $650.79 PUBLIC WELFARE DISABILITY ASSISTANCE —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $7,500.00 Brought forward from 1952 398.39 Receipts from Federal Government 4,342.96 Refunds 36.25 $12,277.60 170 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditures : Cash Grants to Individuals $8,352.78 Medical Care 29.57 $8,382.35 Balance to Revenue 3,780.42 Balance carried forward to 1954 114.83 $12,277.60 VETERANS'SERVICES —ADMINISTRATION Appropriation $1,504.42 Expenditures : Director —Edward A.Mulvey,salary ..$677.16 Clerk —Marguerite Barrett,salary ....704.26 Stationery,Printing and Postage 26.50 Travel Expenses 21.62 Telephone —Edward A.Mulvey 's resi- dence 48.00 Dues —Mass.Veterans'Service Agents' Ass'n 10.00 $1,487.54 Balance to Revenue 16.88 $1,504.42 VETERANS'SERVICES —ASSISTANCE Appropriation $6,000.00 Refund 78.75 $6,078.75 Expenditures : Cash Grants to Individuals $5,111.52 Fuel '76.58 Groceries and Provisions 225.00 Medicine and Medical €are 92.00 $5,505.10 Balance to Revenue 573.65 $6,078.75 171 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES SCHOOLS —GENERAL MAINTENANCE Appropriation $226,439.00 Refunds 52.96 Expenditures : School Committee : Dues —Mass.Ass'n of School Committees $15.00 Travel Expenses 15.44 Advertising 15.00 Scrolls for Retiring Teach- ers 7.00 General : Supt.William Ripley,Jr., salary 4,450.06 Clerks,(For detail,see end of report)4,369.00 Attendance Officer,Hector J.Pelletier,salary 110.00 Printing,Stationery,Post- age 524.00 Travel Expenses 315.91 $226,491.96 !.44 Superintendent's Expenses : Dues: The Nation's Schools ..3.00 Mass.Secondary School Principals'Ass'n ....20.00 American Ass'n of School Administrators 10.00 Mass.Ass'n of School Superintendents ....5.00 New England Ass'n of School Superintend- ents 2.00 40.00 264.41Employers'Liability Insurance , 172 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Telephones : High School— CO.4-0290 268.65 High School— CO.4-7039 37.81 High School— CO.4-1095 42.30 Ripley Road School — CO.4-0540 177.90 Teachers'Salaries (For detail,see end of report) High 62,876.93 Elementary 66,634.50 Text and Reference Books: High 1,271.45 Elementary 1,161.20 Supplies : High 7,818.73 Elementary 5,455.23 Libraries : Books and Supplies 900.75 Elizabeth L.Jerome,serv- ices 2.60 Transportation (For detail,see end of report) High 7,522.28 Elementary 15,559.14 Janitors'Services:(For detail,see end of report) High 7,144.30 Elementary 6,294.70 Lights : High 2,847.57 Elementary ..1,206.29 526.66 129,511.43 2,432.65 13,273,96 903.35 23,081.42 13,439.00 4,053.86 173 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Fuel:. High 2,710.14 Elementary 1,750.36 4,460.50 Repairs : High ...3,353.59 Elementary 3,289.60 6,643.19 Janitors'Supplies: High 1,157.73 Elementary 1,351.75 2,509.48 Grounds:(For detail,see end of report) High 1,098.38 Elementary 728.52 1,826.90 Furniture ; High 2,473.35 Elementary 2,991.82—5,465.17 Health: Salaries and Professional Services:(For detail, see end of report)3,100.00 Supplies 125.78 3,225.78 New Equipment 512.00 Diplomas and Graduation Exercises ...188.97 Insurance 2,261.32 Tuitions : Trade Schools .648.35 All Other 91.16 739.51 Professional Consultant —William K. Wilson,services 1,000.00 Cartage 255.75 $226,436.72 Balance to Revenue 55.24 $226,491.96 174 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 SCHOOLS —LUNCHES Appropriation $4,000.00 Brought forward from 1952 5,428.09 Receipts from Federal Government 4,535.92 Lunch Receipts 19,246.43 $33,210.44 Expenditures : Salaries (For detail,see end of report)$10,298.50 Lunch Supplies 16,059.34 All Other Supplies and Equipment ....461.25 Repairs to Equipment 28.54 Gas service 306.54 Laundry 98.27 Employers'Liability Insurance 300.84 Cash Register and Stand 274.32 Maintenance of Adding Machine 19.00 Balance carried forward to 1954 $27,846.60 5,363.84 $33,210.44 SCHOOLS —OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Appropriation Expenditures : William Ripley,Jr.—Expenses to Atlan- tic City,N.J.,at National Convention of School Administrators $110.07 Rosamond T.Reardon and Rosemary D. Murphy —Expenses to Reading Con- ference,Providence,R.1 13.00 Everett W.Dorr —Expenses to Colby College,Waterville,Maine for Coach- ing Conference 52.25 Balance to Revenue $175.32 74.68 $250.00 $250.00 175 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 SCHOOLS —RIPLEY ROAD SCHOOL LIGHTING SYSTEM Brought forward from 1952 $2.87 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency,by vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $2.87 SCHOOLS —INDUSTRIAL ARTS BUILDING Appropriation $2,000.00 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$32.80 Repairs 1,867.20 Advertising Proposal Bids 6.00 Grounds 68.00 $1,974.00 Balance carried forward to 1954 26.00 $2,000.00 SCHOOLS —GRADE SCHOOL FACILITIES Appropriation $5,000.00 Expenditures : Clerical services : Elizabeth G.Clark $6.00 Mary M.Mulvey 54.00 Alice L.Ripley 16.50 Anna Simeone 6.00 $82.50 Lewis W.Perkins and Son —Engineering services and expenses 354.94 Drafting Plans 31.10 Refilling Test Holes,etc.—Joseph W. Rosano 112.00 $580.54 Balance carried forward to 1954 4,419.46 $5,000.00 176 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 SCHOOLS —MAINTENANCE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Appropriation $100.00 Expenditures : Clerical services,Elizabeth B.Henry ..$2.00 Janitors'Services: Robert E.Barrow $31.20 Paul Emanuello 9.75 40.95 $42.95 Balance carried forv^^ard to 1954 57.05 $100.00 SCHOOLS —SMITH-HUGHES AND GEORGE BARDEN FUND Received from Fund :$600.00 Expenditures : Teachers and Instructors : Hope Glover,services $96.00 Sally Muncey,services 120.00 $216.00 Balance carried forward to 1954 384.00 $600.00 SCHOOLS —RIPLEY ROAD SCHOOL ADDITION Brought forward from 1952 $508.29 No Expenditure —Carried forward to 1954 $508.29 SCHOOLS —CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL Brought forward from 1952 $663.43 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$189.80 Grounds 360.75 $550.55 Balance carried forward to 1954 112.88 $663.43 177 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 SCHOOLS —ATHLETIC FUND Brought forward from 1952 $513.44 Admission Receipts 571.77 $1,085.21 Expenditures: Officials'services (For detail,see end of report)$344.00 Janitors'Services (For detail,see end of report)15.00 Equipment and Supplies 246.18 Travel Expenses 11.67 Dues —South Shore Faculty Managers' Ass'n •7.00 Commissioners'Fees 18.00 Track Entry Fees 5.75 Registration —Athletic Accident Fund 7.50 $655.10 Balance carried forward to 1954 430.11 $1,085.21 LIBRARIES —GENERAL MAINTENANCE Appropriation $14,234.00 Expenditures : Paul Pratt Memorial Library : Rev.Fred V.Stanley, Treasurer $13,290.06 Telephone —Paul Pratt Memorial Library ...76.07 Telephone —Beechwood Branch Library 67.87 $13,434.00 Nantasket Library : Arthur L.Clark,Treasurer 800.00 $14,234.00 178 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED TOWN COMMONS AND PARKS —GENERAL Appropriation $5,689.20 Interest received from Robert Chs Interest received from Billings-P arles Billings ratt Fund .. $2,662.40 157.11 10.00 19.06 60.40 525.50 Fund .. $3,434.47 1 823 91 30.00 34.50 Expenditures : Town Commons : Labor (For detail,see end of report) Employers'Liability In- surance $5,753.70 Repairs to Mowers Gasoline and Oil for Mowers Equipment and Supplies Super Detroit Model 30 Mower —Two Trailer Units and Sulky Small Parks : Labor (For detail,see end of report) Repairs to Mowers Gasoline and Oil for Mowers $1,607.20 11.00 2.12 3.59 200.00 Sunnlies Henry R.Eastman,Con- tract mowing Billings-Pratt Park : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$10.00 150.00 Henry R.Eastman,Con- tract Mowing 160.00 5,418.38 Balance to Revenue 335.32 $5,753.70 179 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TOWN COMMONS —IMPROVEMENT AND RE-SEEDING Brought forward from 1952 $10.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by Vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $10.00 BEECHWOOD BALL FIELD Appropriation $1,154.00 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$60.40 Henry R.Eastman,Contract Mowing ..350.00 Employers'Liability Insurance 10.55 Plumbing Repairs 112.72 Equipment and Supplies 4.72 43'-96'^Guardian Wire Fence Installed 250.00 788.39 Balance to Revenue 365.61 $1,154.00 TOWN COMMONS POND EDITH M.BATES TRUST FUND Brought forward from 1952 $2.99 No Expenditure:Carried forward to 1954 $2.99 WHEELWRIGHT PARK TRUST FUND INCOME Brought forward from 1952 $225.31 Interest received during 1953 450.00 $675.31 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$291.20 296'-#11 Farm Fence Installed 222.00 Employers'Liability Insurance 18.88 $532.08 Balance carried forward to 1954 143.23 $675.31 180 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 WADLEIGH PARK TRUST FUND INCOME Brought forward from 1952 $123.16 Interest received during 1953 150.00 $273.16 Expenditures : Labor —John Davenport,services ....$114.40 Repairs to Mower 3.00 $117.40 Balance carried forward to 1954 155.76 $273.16 CHARLES A.PERKINS —CEMETERY TRUST FUND Brought forward from 1952 $21.45 Transferred from Fund 650.00 $671.45 Expenditures : Care of Cemetery —John Davenport, services $499.20 Water Service 16.93 Plumbing Repairs 5.00 Repairs to Mower 3.00 Equipment and Supplies 3.59 $527.72 Balance carried forward to 1954 143.73 $671.45 CEDAR STREET CEMETERY TRUST FUND INCOME PERPETUAL CARE Brought forward from 1952 $6.96 Transfer from Fund 25.00 $31.96 181 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditures : Mowing Grass • services Repairs to Tomb Rocco W.Rosano, $27.50 4.00 Balance carried forward to 1954 $31.50 .46 $31.96 MILLIKEN-BANCROFT FIELD MAINTENANCE Appropriation $1,870.50 Expenditures : Superintendent —M.Joseph Sullivan salary $313.50 Labor (For detail,see end of report).1,112.10 Employers'Liability Insurance 34.50 Repairs to Mowers 24.50 Gasoline and Oil for Mower 11.96 Paint,Oil and Supplies 138.55 Lime 22.50 Loam 42.00 Repairs to Bleachers and Backstop ....45.10 Plumbing Repairs 62.05 Tennis Court: Rolling $17.00 2 Sets Tennis Tapes ....31.50 48.50 $1,855,26 Balance to Revenue 15.24 $1,870.50 NORTH COHASSET PLAYGROUND Appropriation Expenditures : Instructors'services (For detail,see end of report)$189.00 330'-4'Wire Fence Installed 350.00 Stone Dust 5.94 $839.00 182 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Plumbing Repairs 2.63 Water Service 3.19 Supplies 17.45 $568.21 Carried forward to 1954 230.00 Balance to Revenue 40.79 $839.00 DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND INDEMNIFICATION Appropriation $300.00 Expenditure: Various Persons —Damage Claims ....$37.00 Balance to Revenue 263.00 $300.00 BLACK ROCK BEACH —CLEARING TITLE,ETC. Appropriation $500.00 No Expenditure —Carried forward to 1954 $500.00 MEMORIAL DAY AND OTHER HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS Appropriation $1,080.00 Expenditures : Memorial Day: Band Services $283.75 Collations 122.68 Wreaths and Flower Dec- orations 166.50 Flags 78.39 Stationery and Postage ..25.91 Markers 27.92 $705.15 Christmas Celebration : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$115.60 Electrical Supplies 44.81 183 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Christmas Trees (3)35.00 Laurel Roping 10.00 $205.41 $910.56 Balance to Revenue 169.44 $1,080.00 RETIREMENT FUND —TO COUNTY SYSTEM Appropriation $7,859.52 Expenditure : Raymond C.Warmington,Treasurer, Norfolk County Retirement Board .$7,859.52 INCREASE OF PENSION —ELEANOR T.DOWNS Appropriation $200.00 Expenditure : Eleanor T.Downs,Pension $200.00 RETIREMENT FUND —JAMES L.HAPPENNY Appropriation $1,800.00 Expenditure : James L.Happenny,Retired $1,700.00 Balance to Revenue 100.00 $1,800.00 RETIREMENT FUND —CHARLES €.PHILBROOK Appropriation $1,800.00 Expenditure: Charles C.Philbrook,Retired $1,700.00 Balance to Revenue 100.00 $1,800.00 TOWN HISTORY COMMITTEE EXPENSES Brought forward from 1952 $481.78 Expenditures: Clerical Services —Kathleen M.Kelley $11.00 184 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Blueprinting,etc 27.00 Travel Expenses 1.38 Telephone .15 $39.53 Balance carried forward to 1954 442.25 $481.78 INSURANCE ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY Transfer from Reserve Fund $2,200.00 Expenditure: Insurance Premium on $1,640,000.00 Fire Insurance,Building and Contents,Sep- tember 1,1953 to January 1,1954 .$2,109.74 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 90.26 $2,200.00 TOWN REPORTS Appropriation $1,850.00 Transfer from Reserve Fund 707.61 $2,557.61 Expenditures : Sanderson Brothers —Printing 1800 Town Reports $2,482.55 Delivering Town Reports 55.00 Travel Expenses 14.06 Postage 6.00 $2,557.61 TOWN CLOCK Appropriation $190.00 Expenditure : Care of Town Clock —Nelson C.Pratt, services $89.57 Balance to Revenue 100.43 $190.00 185 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 TOWN FLAG Appropriation $393.06 Expenditures: Care of Town Flag —Nelson C.Pratt, services $299.30 American Flags 34.94 $334.24 Balance to Revenue 58.82 $393.06 UNCLASSIFIED ITEMS Appropriation $40.00 Expenditure : Employers'Liability Insurance $17.93 Balance to Revenue 22.07 $40.00 HONOR ROLL Appropriation $269.00 Expenditures: American Flags $22.27 Carpentering Repairs 50.00 Lettering 469 Names 117.25 $189.52 Balance to Revenue 79.48 269.00 EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY INSURANCE AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION —ADDITIONAL INSURANCE Brought forward from 1952 $30.16 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by Vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $30.16 186 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES NORTH COHASSET POST OFFICE BUILDING AND FIRE STATION BUILDING Appropriation $230.00 Expenditures : Janitor's Supplies $13.56 Water Services 20.74 $34.30 Balance to Revenue 195.70 $230.00 ( BATES BUILDING Appropriation $860.00 Expenditures : Exterior Painting $550.00 Insurance 13.60 $563.60 Carried forward to 1954 203.50 Balance to Revenue 92.90 $860.00 MUNICIPAL GARAGE Appropriation $135.10 Expenditures : Repairs $5.80 Electric Service 12.00 $17.80 Balance to Revenue 117.30 $135.10 187 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 GOVERNMENT ISLAND REAL ESTATE Appropriation $3,744.00 Expenditures: Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$495.60 Repairs 725.12 Insurance 193.97 Electric Service 12.00 Resurfacing Road and Installing Stone- wall 845.00 Advertising Proposal Bids 6.00 Mowing and Removing Hay 25.00 Beach Improvement —Sand 200.00 Equipment and Supplies 63.90 Life Guard —Edward Wadsworth 250.00 Wharf Repairs 158.66 $2,975.25 Balance to Revenue 768.75 $3,744.00 OSGOOD SCHOOL ANNEX Transfer from Reserve Fund $350.00 Expenditures : Fuel $286.60 Lights 44.11 Repairs 10.00 $340.71 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 9.29 $350.00 CARE,CUSTODY,MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF OSGOOD SCHOOL BUILDING Brought forward from 1952 $719.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by Vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $719.00 188 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 GUILD HALL BUILDING Appropriation $1,084.50 Brought forward from 1952 155.00 $1,239.50 Expenditures : Repairs $525.66 Fuel 339.61 Janitor's Supplies 9.83 Installation of Fence 155.00 Water Service 23.00 $1,053.10 Balance to Revenue 186.40 $1,239.50 PARKING PLACES MAINTENANCE Appropriation $1,400.00 Expenditures : Labor (For detail,see end of report)..$877.00 Guard Posts and Supplies 82.78 Tractor Service —William T.Barnes ..440.00 $1,399.78 Balance to Revenue .22 $1,400.00 COVE PARKING PLACE —MAINTENANCE Transfer from Reserve Fund $700.00 Expenditures : Commonwealth of Mass.—41 Sq.Guard Posts —6'6''X 6"143.50 Edward J.Baker Company —Installing Posts,Guard Wire and Anchor Posts 525.00 $668.50 Balance to Reserve Fund —Over- lay Surplus 31.50 $700.00 189 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 WATER DEPARTMENT Appropriation $41,870.00 Expenditures : Commissioners'Salaries : A.Fred Petersen $200.00 Homer A.Severne 200.00 Bartlett A.Tyler 200.00—$600.00 Administration : Supt.Thomas F.CuUiney, salary $4,500.00 Clerks: Mary L.Sweeney,sal- ary 1,532.00 Alice M.Neff,salary ..444.00 Collector —Gordon E. Flint,salary 400.00 Town Counsel,Frederick A.Thayer,services ....487.50 Stationery and Postage .224.14 Printing"and Advertising 214.85 Telephones: Headquarters CO.4-0110 $150.15 Pumping Sta. CO.4-0057 123.70 Thos.F.Cul- liney's resi- dence CO. 4-0741 ....84.32 358.17 Expenses to Meetings ..17.00 Dues: New England Water Works Ass'n 6.00 Water Works Engineering 5.00 11.00 Collector's Bond 75.00 Typewriter Repairs 30.-^5 190 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Engineering Supplies ...61.44 Water Lien Deeds,etc..11.62 Maintenance of Headquarters : Fuel $204.60 Labor (For detail,see end of report)5.40 Janitors'Supplies 24.04 Repairs 138.73 General : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$2,610.49 Pipe and Fittings 2,044.34 Meters and Fittings 13.50 Equipment 1,208.69 Hardware Supplies —Lum- ber,Paint,Oil,etc 442.06 Insurance on Buildings and Equipment 753.96 Gasoline and Oil 30.63 Employers'Liability In- surance 740.84 Repairs to Equipment ...63.73 Tractor,Wrecker and Compressor Service ...208.50 Broken Stone and Sand ..19.28 Repairs to Hydrant 28.00 Service Connections : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$1,494.20 Pipe and Fittings 1,639.83 Compressor Service (Louis C.Bailey)104.30 Repairs to Equipment ...5.90 Pumping Station : Engineers'Services (For detail,see end of report)$10,383.11 Labor (For detail,see end of report)433.75 Oil,Waste and Supplies 346.34 8,367.07 372.77 8,164.02 3,244.23 191 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Fuel 443.79 V Electric Service and Power 5,297.51 Repairs to Machinery and equipment 643.15 Repairs to Deming Sump Pump 253.23 Carpenter Repairs 36.52 Repairs to Lawn Mower 2.50 17,839.90 Maintenance of Truck: Repairs $132.11 Tires,Tubes and Chains 90.38 Gasoline,Oil,Anti-Freeze 323.01 Insurance 179.37 3.00Registration 727.87 Purification : Labor (For detail,see end of report)$325.10 Supplies and Equipment 2,147.34 Electrical Repairs 70.67 2,543.11 $41,858.97 Balance to Water Surplius 11.03 $41,870.00 WATER DEPT —MATURING DEBT Appropriation $18,000.00 Expenditures: The Second National Bank of Boston: 1 %9r Water Loan Bonds,Principal Maturing April 15,1953 $14,000.00 iy2 9r Water Mains Bonds $2,000.00 each Maturing June 1,1953 and October 1,1953 4,000.00 $18,000.00 192 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 WATER DEPARTMENT —INTEREST ON WATER LOANS Appropriation $6,460.00 Expenditures: The Second National Bank of Boston : 1%%Water Loan Bonds on $341,000.00 $5,845.00 11/2%Water Mains Bonds on $42,000.00 615.00 $6,460.00 WATER DEPARTMENT —EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS,DEVELOPING ADDITIONAL WELL FIELDS,ETC. Brought forward from 1952 $27.07 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $27.07 WATER DEPARTMENT —EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS AT ROYAL BARRY WILLS DEVELOPMENT Brought forward from 1952 $35.83 No Expenditure —Balance carried for- ward to 1954 $35.83 EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS —JOY PLACE Appropriation $3,150.00 Expenditures : Town Counsel —Frederick A.Thayer, services $5.00 Labor (For detail,see end of report).43.00 Lewis W.Perkins and Son —Engineering services and expenses 17.80 Advertising Proposal Bids 6.00 Contract —W^illiams and Melvin,Inc.773.10 Pipe and Fittings 1,874.98 1_#90 Hydrant complete 151.14 Tapping Service 30.00 1_#4 Pipe Cutter 114.53 $3,015.55 Balance carried forward to 1954 134.45 $3,150.00 193 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 PURCHASE OF COHASSET WATER COMPANY Brought forward from 1952 $577.32 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency,by- Vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $577.32 WATER DEPARTMENT —EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS AT POND AND KING STREETS Brought forward from 1952 $318.08 Expenditures: Loam $30.00 Lawn Seed and Rake 12.89 $42.89 Balance carried forward to 1954 275.19 $318.08 WATER DEPARTMENT —DOANE STREET WATER EXTENSION Appropriation $2,200.00 Expenditures : Labor —Louis C.Bailey,services ....$10.00 Advertising Proposal Bids 6.00 Town Counsel —Frederick A.Thayer, services 5.00 Contractor —Williams and Melvin,Inc.614.90 1—#90 Hydrant Complete 151.14 Pipe and Fittings 1,185.36 $1,972.40 Balance carried forward to 1954 227.60 $2,200.00 CEMETERIES MAINTENANCE Appropriation $6,158.40 Transfer from Reserve Fund 159.68 $6,318.08 194 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Expenditures : Woodside Cemetery: Superintendent —Charles E.Henry,services ...$2,353.90 Labor (For detail,see end of report)217.20 Telephone —Charles E. Henry's residence ...73.59 Loam 60.00 Electric Service 11.10 Tools 28.95 Repairs to Mowers 75.44 Gasoline and Oil for Mowers 7.94 Stationery and Postage ..24.15 Employers'Liability In- surance 99.07 Electrical Wire and Sup- plies 114.08 1,18"Mow-Master Mower 99.50 Lawn Seed 15.75 Plumbing Repairs 12.59 $3,193.26 Beechwood Cemetery: Labor (For detail,see end of report)$16.40 Warren W.Jones,services 1,040.00 Loam 90.00 Repairs to Mowers 9.15 Gasoline and Oil for Mow^ers 3.53 Grass Seed 10.80 Equipment 3.25 Repairs to Tool House ...188.65 Tractor Service—Howard Bates 6.00 Plumbing Repairs 34.61 1 —Devere Yard Master Mower #20 134.00 195 1.536.89 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Cedar Street Cemetery : Repairs to Tomb $10.00 $4,739.65 Transfer to Reserve Fund—Over- lay Surplus 159.68 Balance to Revenue 1,418.75 $6,318.08 CEMETERIES —VETERANS'GRAVES Appropriation $926.22 Expenditures : Cohasset Central Cemetery: Philip L.Towle,Treasurer $516.22 Woodside Cemetery : Care of Graves —Roscoe A.Bowser, services 171.00 Beechwood Cemetery: Care of Graves —Warren W.Jones, services 93.60 $780.82 Balance to Revenue 145.40 $926.22 IMPROVEMENT,EMBELLISHMENT AND ENLARGEMENT OF WOODSIDE CEMETERY Brought forward from 1952 $114.53 No Expenditure —Carried forward to 1954 $114.53 CEMETERY —PERPETUAL CARE OF WOODSIDE CEMETERY Brought forward from 1952 $111.47 Interest received on funds during 1953 275.83 $387.30 Expenditure : Charles E.Henry,services $387.30 196 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 INTEREST —GENERAL Appropriation $15,698.75 Expenditures: Construction of New High School : The Second National Bank of Boston on $787,000.00 $13,378.75 Ripley Road School Addition : The Second National Bank of Boston on $67,000.00 1,120.00 Temporary Loan —Anticipation of Revenue : Granite Trust Company on $100,000.00 due November 13,1953 635.56 $15,134.31 Balance to Revenue 564.44 $15,698.75 LOANS,MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS,BONDS OR NOTES FROM REVENUE Appropriation $56,000.00 Expenditures: Construction of Nev^High School Bonds : The Second National Bank of Boston on Bonds Maturing April 15,1953 and November 18,1953 $50,000.00 Ripley Road School Addition : The Second National Bank of Boston on Bonds Maturing April 15,1953 6,000.00 $56,000.00 TEMPORARY LOAN IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE Received from Granite Trust Company $100,000.00 Expenditure : Granite Trust Company —Note #305 $100,000.00 LAND TAKING EXPENSE —LAMBERT'S LANE Appropriation $10.00 No Expenditure--Carried forward to 1954 $10.00 197 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 LAND COURT PROCEEDING EXPENSES COHASSET HARBOR Brought forward from 1952 $125.00 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by Vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $125.00 _^ LAND COURT PROCEEDING EXPENSES KING STREET Brought forward from 1952 $200.00 No Expenditure—Carried forward to 1954 $200.00 LAND COURT PROCEEDING EXPENSES BEECHWOOD SCHOOL Brought forward from 1952 $72.69 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by Vote at Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1953,Article 40 $72.69 LAND DAMAGES —STANTON ROAD Brought forward from 1952 $1.00 No Expenditure—Carried forward to 1954 $1.00 LAND DAMAGES OR TAKING —DEPOT COURT Brought forward from 1952 $1.00 No Expenditure—Carried forward to 1954 $1.00 LAND DAMAGES OR TAKING —PARKING PLACE Brought forward from 1952 $1.00 No Expenditure—Carried forward to 1954 $1.00 LAND TAKING EXPENSE —BORDER STREET Brought forward from 1952 $200.00 No Expenditure—Carried forward to 1954 $200.00 LAND DAMAGES —JAMES LANE Brought forward from 1952 $1.00 No Expenditure —Carried forward to 1954 $1.00 198 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 AGENCY Appropriation —State and County Taxes : State : State Parks and Reserva- tions $946.85 State Audit of Municipal Accounts 726.99 Nantasket Beach Mainten- ance 644.69 $2,318.5.^ County: County Tax $20,089.71 Tuberculosis Hospital — Braintree,Mass 12,954.32 $35,362.56 Dog Licenses Due County 1,075.90 Liquor License Application Advertising 61.50 Gasoline Storage Permit Application Advertising ....12.00 Oil Storage Permit Application 4.00 Veterans'Housing Project —Recordings,etc 15.15 Tax Possessions Recording 7.03 Total Agencies $36,538.14 TRUSTS Cemetery Perpetual Care $575.00 Schools —Scholarship (James W.Nichols Fund)....50.00 Return of Guarantee Deposits 70.00 Deductions : Federal Withheld Taxes $38,186.59 Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield 6,148.00 Retirement 10,698.33 55,032.92 Total Trusts $55,727.92 REFUNDS Poll Taxes: 1953 $8.00 199 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Personal Property Taxes : 1953 36.47 Real Estate Taxes: 1951 $.03 1952 127.50 1953 1,047.64 1,175.17 Motor Vehicle Excise and Trailer Taxes: 1952 270.95 1953 1,424.88 1,695.83 Water Department : 1953 Fixture Rates 58.34 1953 Meter Rates 139.20—197.54 Veterans'Housing Project —Sale of Real Estate ....100.00 Liquor License Application Advertising 5.50 Gasoline Permit Application Advertising 1.00 $3,219.51 TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR 1953 $1,082,146.48 RESERVE Appropriation $20,000.00 Transfers made to the following Accounts : Account 5a Town Collector —Salary ..$200.00 Account 8 Law and Legal Counsel ....300.00 Account 12 Police Department 677.00 Account 15 Wire Department 1,357.29 Account 17a Moth Suppression —Eradi- cation of Dutch Elm Disease 3,495.00 Account 21b Oxygen and Ambulance Sup- plies 300.00 Account 23 Refuse and Garbage Disposal—Town Dump 137.00 Account 24c Drainage off Atlantic Avenue 1,000.00 Account 25c Highways —Cedar Street Drain 360.00 Account 39f Insurance on Municipal Prop- erty 2,200.00 Account 41 Town Reports 707.61 200 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Account 44e Osgood School Annex 350.00 Account 45b Cove Parking Place Mainten- ance 700.00 Account 46 Cemeteries —Maintenance 159.68 $11,943.58 Balance to Reserve Fund—Over- lay Surplus 8,056.42 $20,000.00 NET FUNDED OR FIXED DEBT Loan and Rate Dne Amount Total Construction New High School 1%%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 "^7^7 000 00 Ripley Road School Addition 1%%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 5,000.00 201 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Purchase of Cohasset Water Com- pany 1 %Sc Extension of Water Mains,etc.l^^% 1963 5,000.00 1964 5,000.00 1965 4,000.00 fii 000 ono±,uuu.uu 1954 $14,000.00 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 ^''7 000 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 1%1 2,000.00 1962 2,000.00 1963 2,000.00 202 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 1964 2,000.00 1965 2,000.00 1,000.00 Total Debt $1,163,000.00 203 -^> o nOOrs.OCNlOhslXvOCNlO'-CNOtOOOOrvCNKCNN.CNKCNKrNoo'«t>o«oioio<ooco«o^i—'or>so«ooo>-co>ooo»—co«ooooo«—<^K^oco•-ooo^qlr)lq«o^qooo^^co-c>.^^•o'^CN cs oo"rv >o Tt CO cs —""o"oo"iv <?«o ^^en cs —""r-"r-"»-" H OH H 12:o o c .2^ o <u <1>G I0>0>0«0«0>0>0CNCNCNCSCSlOO<nN..-lOOs^.-C0«O(N OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOiOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooqoqoiv«oioiqioinio»qioio c>iod«oduidiodwSd»oc>wSd«f>c6r<csrvcNhs'cNNlcNi<OlOr->0<NrsCOOO"^ON»00«Oi—hsCNCOOOi—CO^OOOi—co>ooo <>CO r-CO >0 C*>r-00 <>CO —0»«0 ^»-On NO ''t CO 1^^ lo lo in ^^V ^""^""CO CO CO co"cs cn cn cn r-^-"r-''—"r-"" H P H p:3 H >OOCO>OCO —COnOOO.—co»o—.—<—CSC0«0>O|N.00O —COoosoorN>oio'«tcocNcs.- o -5 D -C c in o > z ioio«o«o«0'oio»oin»oioioooooorvN;rsts.h,N.tNrvN.iN.hsKioqqoo coc6o6coo6coo6coo6coo6o6cN«o«r)uSdocscocorNhs»o«o«oiO'^rsincoor>»co«O<3|N.C^.-C0iOts.^Ov 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J ° o ^S in 55 S CO CM N to d o>CO •o cs is :2 R S &§§ ill 00 00 00 c 1 C «/5 O !§>5 ">JO o o o «o o ^d 00 oo-* t/)in O u 2 •- c ou c ^(U .E S1^ __0 -i^ ?"o '^ Q. c •3 (U O (U 0) 15 •- o .2^% < o ^ 'c-c Q.O O I o E O ,_ ^Q O ai <"M-Q o O < 0)0) Cm >-2"° S 2 3>§ 2 ^- o ?0 On o H o Q C =o c ^-^^> gO P< o r,o I a.3X*- LU ^o ^ si < s ?^cs 00 ^On CO 8 O CO ^0OlOCN CN .-^CN CN >0 O X E J ^8 ^^^^^^ I IIM-O t.D w ''I D O Da to I'1; ?I "i II E E u '-^u ^ I -?I fl)0) 0) i UJ c S o 61 VI .!"h f^u o «ccw-S 3 0)U- Qi _2 ^os' o - CO o CO 1—>oo»o "o qOCOo^<oo^i-oOOj^CS CN o •-" pi"cs"o -o« §8 O C *^ 2 I a< <u aw>t>V u E „.E o Q •-o a -t ^ «>-O O -DQca.c o o o -6 o i> in Q.o O)—*- o c ^ ^o 0)O ^-a CO c o E 1 0)3 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 r Trust Funds in Custody of Town Treasurer as of January 1,1954 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Arthur N.Milliken Recreation Fund: On hand January 1,1953 $55.38 Dividends earned in 1953 1.67 Balance on hand,January 1,1954 $57.05 Robert Charles Billings Fund: On hand January 1,1953 $1,150.00 Dividends earned in 1953 34.50 $1,184.50 Received by the Town in 1953 and cred- ited to Town Commons and Parks General Account 34.50 Balance on hand January 1,1954 $1,150.00 Billings-Pratt Park Fund : On hand January 1,1953 $1,000.00 Dividends earned in 1953 30.00 $1,030.00 Received by the Town in 1953 and cred- ited to Town Commons and Parks General Account 30.00 Balance on hand January 1,1954 $1,000.00 H.W.WadleighPark Fund: On hand January 1,1953 $5,000.00 Dividends earned in 1953 150.00 $5,150.00 220 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Received by the Town in 1953 and cred- ited to the Wadleigh Park Trust Fund Income Account 150.00 Balance on hand January 1,1954 $5,000.00 Wheelwright Park Fund: On hand January 1,1954 $15,000.00 Dividends earned in 1953 450.00 $15,450.00 Received by the Town in 1953 and cred- ited to the Wheelwright Park Trust Fund Income Account 450.00 Balance on hand January 1,1954 $15,000.00 Edith M.Bates Fund: On hand January 1,1953 $1,302.33 Dividends earned in 1953 39.35 Balance on hand January 1,1954 $1,341.68 SCHOOLS Ripley Fund: On hand January 1,1953 $1,030.98 Dividends earned in 1953 31.14 Balance on hand January 1,1954 $1,062.12 James W.Nichols School Prize Fund: Balance on hand January 1,1953 $2,192.70 Dividends earned in 1953 65.51 $2,258.21 Received by the Town in 1953 and cred- ited to James W.Nichols School Prize Trust Fund Income Account 50.00 Balance on hand January 1,1954 $2,208.21 221 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 POST WAR REHABILITATION FUND Balance on hand January 1,1953 $365.11 Dividends earned in 1953 11.03 Balance on hand January 1,1954 $376.14 PERPETUAL CARE —WOODSIDE CEMETERY LOTS On hand January 1,1953 at Cohasset Sav- ings Bank $9,016.45 Lots added in 1953 : Alice M.Neff,Lot 78,Section F (North)75.00 Margaret Kelley,Lot 101,Section A ...100.00 Eleanor,Marjorie and Harry Wilbur, Lot 33,Section A 100.00 Madge H.Boyden,Lot 51,Section A ...100.00 James H.Keegan,Lot 30,Section A ...100.00 Mae M.Silvia,Lot 36,Section A 100.00 $9,591.45 Dividends earned in 1953 272.83 $9,864.28 Received by the Town and credited to Cemetery Care Trust Fund Income Account 271.52 Balance on hand January 1,1953 at Cohasset Savings Bank ..$9,592.76 On hand January 1,1953 at Rockland Trust Company $102.19 Dividends earned in 1953 2.04 $104.23 Received by the Town and credited to Cemetery Care Trust Fund Income Account 2.04 Balance on hand January 1,1954 at Rockland Trust Company $102.19 222 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 BEECHWOOD CEMETERY Thomas and Almira Williams : On hand January 1,1953 at Cohasset Savings Bank $75.00 Dividends earned during 1953 2.27 $77.27 Received by the Town and credited to Cemetery Care Trust Fund Income Account 2.27 Balance on hand January 1,1954 at 'Cohasset Savings Bank ..$75.00 John Pratt : On hand January 1,1953 at Cohasset Savings Bank $245.13 -Dividends earned in 1953 7.40 Balance on hand January 1,1954 at Cohasset Savings Bank ..$252.53 Clara M.Gonsalves : On hand January 1,1953 at Cohasset Savings Bank $200.00 Dividends earned in 1953 3.00 Balance on hand January 1,1954 at Cohasset Savings Bank ..$203.00 CEDAR STREET CEMETERY On hand January 1,1953 $1,086.62 Dividends earned in 1953 32.45 $1,119.07 Received by the Town in 1953 and cred- ited to Cedar Street Cemetery Trust Fund Income Account 25.00 Balance on hand January 1,1954 at Cohasset Savings Bank ..$1,094.07 223 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 NORTH COHASSET CEMETERY Charles A.Perkins —Cemetery Fund : On hand January 1,1953 at Cohasset Savings Bank $17,069.89 Dividends earned in 1953 506.16 $17,576.05 Received by the Town in 1953 and cred- ited to Charles A.Perkins —Cemetery Trust Fund Income Account 650.00 Balance on hand January 1,1954 at Cohasset Savings Bank ..$16,926.05 224 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 DETAILS FROM PAYROLLS,1953 Elections and Registrations Election Officers Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Ahearn,Louise M.$10.40 Leonard,Robert A.10.40 Bailey,Luella R.10.40 Lincoln,Lillian E.24.70 Bowser,Grace W.10.40 Marks,Charles A.18.20 Clark,Eunice B.2.60 Marks,Manuel A.10.40 Deegan,Charles J.18.20 Migliaccio,Mary D.10.40 DeSantos,Nellie E.10.40 Morse,Dorothy C.10.40 Downs,Frances C.10.40 Pratt,Ora M.18.20 Enos,Helena F.10.40 Rego,Virginia M.18.20 Grassie,Mary N.24.70 Rosano,Anthony J.10.40 Hetue,Harry A.18.20 Sestito,Pauline B.10.40 Jason,Louise S.24.70 Silvia,Thomas J.10.40 Jerome,Elizabeth L.18.20 Sweeney,Henry E.36.40 Keegan,Mamie F.24.70 Truesdell,David E.,Jr.18.20 Lapham,Ziba T.18.20 Whittaker,Leanora K.18.20 Lawrence,Emma F. Lee,Elizabeth A. 10.40 18.20 $465.40 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 10.00 $60.00 Antoine,Abraham J.,Jr.$229.83 Antoine,Edward J.124.56 Clark,Arthur L.,Capt.173.70 Culliney,Thomas F.124.56 Dyment,John,Lt.296.81 Emanuello,Anthony 114.99 Fitzpatrick,Edward J.296.81 Frates,Alfred E.134.13 Frates,Charles W.,Lt.220.26 Freeman,Austin L.229.83 Grassie,Paul A.210.69 Healy,Thomas M.,Jr.86.28 James,Ezekiel 220.26 James,Rufus 287.25 Leonard,Richard L.239.40 Lincoln,Jerome C.143.70 Lincoln,Lawrence F.,Lt.143.70 MacLean,Edwin A.95.85 225 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Malley,Edward P.,Capt.116.28 McArthur,Wm.H.,Jr.153.27 McAuliffe,William F.28.86 Oliver,Manuel F.220.26 Pagliaro,Stephen 134.13 Poland,William E.162.84 Reddy,Clarence S.,Jr.38.43 Salvador,Bernard J.220.26 Salvador,Louis E.57.57 Silvia,Joseph A. Somerville,Arthur Stevens,Malcolm H. Stover,Charles R. Studley,Ralph Sullivan,Frederick L. Williams,Herbert,Jr. 134.13 57.57 181.98 143.70 143.70 28.86 95.85 $5,290.30 Fire Department —Casual Labor Fire Department Amounts as the)f appeared on the Payrolls $66.00 Piepenbrink,Charles 13.00 13.00 Salvador,Bernard J.,Sr.28.60 5.20 Studley,Ralph 14.30 7.80 Sullivan,Ernest J.18.20 25.65 23.40 $222.95 7.80 Names and Burdick,William W. Casey,George E. Grassie,Paul A. James,Philip Migliaccio,Nicholas O'Brien,Cornelius J. Oliver,Richard P. Wire Department Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Gillis,Colin C.$15.20 Sullivan,M.Joseph 99.20 Jermyn,Howard G.34.20 Williams,Charles H.,Sr.114.00 Mallev.E.Parker 201.40 Mitchell,Fred 293.00 $757.00 Insect Pest Extermination—Moth Suppression Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$369.20 Sargent,Clifton F. Figueiredo,Lawrence A.10.40 Silvia,Walter A. Grassie,John S.31.20 Jednick,Frank 5.20 368.80 5.20 $790.00 Insect Pest Extermination—Eradication Dutch Elm Disease Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls of Andrews,Carlton W.$1,266.20 Coyne,Philip W.379.60 Eastman,Henry F.20.80 Figueiredo,Lawrence 213.20 Jednick,Frank 340.60 Salvador,Robert E. Sargent,Clifton F. Silvia,Walter A. 5.20 1,467.00 689.00 $4,381.60 226 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Trucks,etc. Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Eastman,Henry R.$1,800.00 Rosano,Rocco W.130.00 Tree Warden,General Names and Amounts as tl Andrews,Carlton W.$579.80 Coyne,Philip W.135.20 DeVito,Dominic 52.00 Eastman,Henry R.31.20 Figueiredo,Ralph 26.00 Hiltz,Harry F.,Jr.52.00 Jason,Herbert L.52.00 Jednick,Frank 460.20 LeClair,Hadley 78.00 Nason,Ralph A.41.60 Reid,William T.,Ill Rosano,Rocco W. Salvador,Manuel E. Salvador,Robert E. Sargent,Clifton F. Sestito,Anthony Silvia,Walter A. Trucks Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Eastman,Henry R.$120.00 Williams Brothers Rosano,Rocco W.20.00 Tree Warden,Special Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$171.60 Sargent,Clifton F.198.00 Forest Fires Names and Ainslie,Robert Antoine,Abraham J Antoine,Edward J. Bresnahan,Robert Carey,Francis P. Casey,George E. Cogill,Bryant Cogill,William Culliney,Thomas Curley,Lawrence Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls $1.30 Deegan,Charles J. 2.60 Dickson,Clifford J. 2.60 Dion,Richard 2.60 Dyment,John 2.60 Edwards,Frederick N. 3.90 Feola,Randolph,Jr. 1.30 Ferreira,Milton,Jr. 2.60 Ferreira,Robert F.,Jr.1.30 Figueiredo,Edward 1.30 Frates,Norman $1,930.00 41.60 5.20 182.00 5.20 640.20 31.20 403.00 $2,816.40 90.00 $230.00 $369.60 2.60 5.20 3:90 6.50 7.80 1.30 1.30 1.30 3.90 1.30 227 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Gonsalves,George Grassie,Joseph,Jr. Hardy,John Hernan,Thomas W.,Jr. Holland,Edward Hume,Frank James,Phillip M. James,Rufus Jason,Kenneth R. Johnson,Richard Kelley,Donald L. Lagrotterio,Carl LeClair,Hadley R. Lincoln,David Lincoln,Jerome C. Lincoln,Lawrence,Jr. Lincoln,Lawrence F. Marks,David Marsh,Herbert B. McCarthy,Arthur McLellan,Paul Migliaccio,Nicholas Moriarty,James Nason,Ralph O'Brien,Cornelius Refuse and Garbage Disposal—Town Dump Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Bates,J.Lewis $41.60 Silvia,Manuel P.20.80 Hines,Ralph F.20.80 Williams,Herbert,Sr.32.30 Lawrence,Bernard 20.80 Malley,E.Parker 3.80 $147.70 Mitchell,Fred 7.60 Care of Brooks and Streams,Draining of Ponds, Straits Pond,James Brook,Cat Dam,etc. Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls 3.90 Oliver,Richard P.9.10 1.30 Pagliaro,Stephen 1.30 3.90 Pattison,Frank 14.30 11.70 Perroncello,Ralph 3.90 3.90 Piepenbrink,Charles 7.80 1.30 Ryder,John 2.60 44.20 Pratt,Richard 2.60 5.20 Reid,William J.,Jr.2.60 1.30 Salvador,Bernard J.,Sr.36.40 28.60 Salvador,Manuel E.27.30 10.40 Salvador,Robert 5.20 2.60 Sargent,Arthur 1.30 1.30 Sargent,Chester H.2.60 2.60 Shyne,James 3.90 1.30 Shyne,John 6.50 1.30 Shyne,Kevin 20.80 3.90 Simeone,Louis 6.50 3.90 Somerville,Arthur 5.20 2.60 Studley,Ralph 2.60 2.60 Tyler,William 52.00 3.90 Wheelwright,Frank S.6.50 85.80 Wheelwright,W.G.,Jr.10.40 1.30 Williams,Herbert,Jr.L30 2.60 9.10 ^^530.40 Bates,J.Lewis $410.80 Edwards,Frederick N.10.40 Bates,Royal A.301.60 Grassie,Ernest A.20.80 Bishop,Samuel 1L70 Grassie,John S.20.80 Cave,David 11.70 Grassie,Paul A.20.80 Coyne,Philip W.114.40 Grassie,Stephen H.20.80 Dolan,James E.10.40 Hardy,John 41.60 228 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Henry,Charles E.41j60 Salvador,Frank J.20.80 Kennedy,Charles H.31.20 Silvia,Joseph M.:U.20 Knowles,R.C,Jr.5.20 Silvia,Manuel P.20.80 James,John F.20.80 Studds,Gerry 7.80 McMahon,Clarence R.20.80 Warren,Langford,Jr.62.40 Mitchell,Fred 20.80 White,Richardson 93.60 Peavey,Lester F. Reid,William T.,Ill 20 80 332.80 $1,762.80 Rosano,James W.36.40 Eradication of Poison Ivy Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$98.80 Sargent,Clifton F.114.00 $212.80 Highways,General Expense Names and Ainslie,Alfred M. Barnes,John T. Connery,Thomas Coyne,Philip W. DelGrosso,Chauncey Donovan,Robert E. Edwards,Frederick N Fitzpatrick,Edward J. Grassie,Ernest Grassie,John S. Grassie,Norman G. Grassie,Patrick Grassie,Stephen J. Gray,Schuyler E. Hines,Ralph F. Jacome,Edward P. James,Rufus A. Jason,Charles R. Jason,Frank E. Jones,Warren W. Kimball,John H. Trucks,etc. Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Barnes,William T.,Jr.$192.00 Barnes,William T.,Sr. Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls $41.60 LaFlamme,H.M.52.00 468.00 LaRossa,Joseph 114.40 10.40 Lawrence,Bernard 1,831.70 478.40 McAuliffe,William F.145.60 10.40 McLaughlin,John F.46.80 10.40 McNeil,Charles A.,Jr.1.30 20.80 McNeil,Joseph 10.40 r.31.20 Meallo,Frank 10.40 93.60 Meallo,Joseph 10.40 31.20 Mitchell,Fred 431.60 41.60 Pape,Charles F.20.80 1,232.40 Ritter,Harry H.10.40 878.80 Rowe,William H.20.80 20.80 Salvador,Robert E.20.80 1,831.70 Silvia,August 644.80 20.80 Silvia,Manuel P.2,200.90 10.40 Stover,Charles L.62.40 31.20 Stover,James E.41.60 20.80 Sweeney,James M.634.40 166.40 10.40 $11,772.80 168.00 229 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Eastman,Henry R. Feola,Randolph Rosano,James W. Rosano,Joseph W. 168.00 Rosano,Rocco W.24.00 96.00 Sargent,Clifton F.192.00 72.00 24.00 $936.00 Highways,Snow and Ice Removal,Sanding Streets Labor Jr. Names and Ainslie,Alfred M. Ainslie,John Ainslie,Robert Ainslie,Sherwood C. Andrews,Carlton W Andrews,Carlton W. Andrews,Gilbert Antoine,Abraham J. Barnes,John T. Barnes,Virginia M. Barnes,William T.,Jr. Barrow,Robert E. Blossom,Robert Bresnahan,Robert Butman,Charles E.,Sr. C alder wood,Charles L. Cargill,Clayton Carpenter,G.Donald Cogill,Bryan Cogill,William W. Curley,Joseph J.,Jr. Curley,Lawrence D'Antuono,Anthony Deegan,Charles J. Dion,Paul Donovan,Robert E. Dowding,William H. Dunlap,A..A. Dunlap,George A. Edwards,Frederick N. Ferreira,Edward Figueiredo,Joseph Figueiredo,Ralph A. Fitzpatrick,Edward J. Frates,Norman Amounts as they $161.20 15.60 15.60 15.60 7.80 7.80 7.80 10.40 273.00 166.40 15.60 67.60 10.40 10.40 20.80 15.60 10.40 41.60 10.40 20.80 10.40 10.40 5.20 83.20 5.20 31.20 104.00 15.60 10.40 20.80 10.40 5.20 20.80 52.00 10.40 appeared on the Payrolls Gonsalves,George E. Grassie,Antoine Grassie,Frederick Grassie,John S. Grassie,Joseph,Jr. Grassie,Joseph F. Grassie,Patrick Gray,Schuyler E. Hardy,John Hines,Ralph j^"". Hines,Robert James,Arthur F. James,John F. James,Norman F. Jason,Charles R. Jason,Frank E. Jason,Norman Jednick,George Jerome,Thomas R. Jipson,John B. Kearns,Oliver Kennedy,Donald Knowles,Robert C. LaFlamme,H.M. Lawrence,Bernard LeClair,Hadley Leonard,Robert A. Lincoln,David J. Lincoln,Jerome C. Lincoln,Lawrence F. Litchfield,Harold W. Maree,Robert E. McArthur,Robert McAuliffe,William F., McAuliffe,William F. Jr. 10.40 10.40 20.80 4160 20.80 20.80 10 40 41.60 6.50 20.80 10.40 31.20 10.40 52.00 10.40 10.10 10 40 10 40 20.80 10.40 114.40 9.10 6.50 88.40 41.60 10.40 10.40 5.20 10.40 10.40 196.30 76.70 10.40 19.50 75.40 230 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 McCarthy,Charles A.5.20 Salvador,Robert 10.40 McLaughlin,John F.85.80 Sargent,Arthur F.10.40 McLellan,Paul 10.40 Sargent,Chester H.20.80 McNeil,Charles A.,Jr.84.50 Sargent,Francis H.16.90 McNeil,Charles A.11.70 Sargent,Richard J.20.80 Meallo,Frank 20.80 Silvia,August 85.80 Migliaccio,Nicholas D.10.40 Silvia,Charles F.10.40 Mitchell,Francis J.20.80 Silvia,Harry M.10.40 Mitchell,Fred 140.40 Silvia,Manuel P.574.60 Mitchell,Russell H.24.70 Silvia,Matthew L.85.80 Muncey,John 10.40 Silvia,Walter A.15.60 O'Brien,Cornelius J.5.20 Simeone,Louis J.,Jr.10.40 O'Neill,Francis J.11.70 Souther,John E.10.40 O'Neill,Frank 20.80 Souther,Nathan 52.00 Pape,Charles F.20.80 Stover,James E.72.80 Patrolia,Charles T.10.40 Sullivan,Ernest J.13.00 Patrolia,Michael 10.40 Tibbetts,Vernon E.16.90 Perroncello,Ralph 9.10 Tllden,William E.20.80 Piepenbrink,Charles 5.20 Towle,Nathan S.10.40 Poland,Richard 44.20 Tyler,William 6.50 Reid,William,Jr.10.40 Wheelwright,John L.18.20 Reid,William T.,3rd 59.80 Wigmore,Stephen F.88.40 Ring,Arthur D.49.40 Williams,Charles H.,Jr.49.40 Ritter,Harry H.88.40 Salvador,Bernard J.36.40 $4,404.40 Trucks Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Barnes,William T.,Jr.,Poland,William E., truck $72.00 plowing 128.00 Barnes,William T.,Sr.,Rosano,Joseph W.,truck 48.00 plowing 96.00 Rosano,Joseph W., Barnes,William T.,Sr.,tractor 104.00 tractor 374.00 Salvador,Bernard J.,Jr., Dunlap,George W.,plowing 112.00 mules and men 75.00 Sargent,Clifton F. Eastman,Henry R.,trucl<:24.00 tractor 92.00 Eastman,Henry R.,Sestito,V.v.,truck 24.00 plowing 100.00 Souther,Kenneth, Feola,Marie A.,plowing 72.00 plowing 196.00 Mitchell,Joseph,plowing 140.00 Tibbetts,Vernon E. Pape,Charles F.,plowing 208.00 plowing 64.00 Pape,H.S.,plowing 168.00 $2,097.00 231 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Harbor Maintenance appeared on the Payrolls Litchfield,Marshall 20.80 McArthur,William H.41.60 McAuliffe,William M.5.20 Reid,William T.,Ill 20.80 Ritter,Harry H.10.40 Salvador,Bernard J.,Jr.46.80 Salvador,Bernard J.,Sr.520.00 Salvador,Manuel 26.00 Sladen,Sheldon F.15.60 Sinopoli,Nicholas J.,Jr.5.20 Wood,Charles B.10.40 Names and Amounts as they Antoine,Edward J.$1,045.20 Burrell,Ralph C.5.20 Butman,Charles E.,Jr.26.00 Curtis,John M.5.20 Figueiredo,Edward 10.40 Figueierdo,Joseph 5.20 Figueiredo,Lawrence A.5.20 Figueiredo,Ralph A.41.60 Grassie,Ernest A.114.40 Grassie,Joseph F.20.80 Higgins,Earle W.52.00 Jason,Charles R.57.20 Jason,Herbert L.161.20 Jason,Kenneth R.31.20 Schools CLERKS Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Clark,Elizabeth G.$585.00 Mulvey,Mary M. Ferreira,Janice (or Ripley,Alice L. Rosano)1,160.00 Henry,Elizabeth B.601.00 Schools —Maintenance TEACHERS they appeared on the Payrolls D'Antuono,Edna Dixon,Alice G. Dorr,Everett W. Doyle,Mary J.E. (or McArthur) Dwinnells,Evelyn Emslie,Mary Ericsson,Lydia B. Fay,Marjorie Fields,Ruby K. Fox,Robert P. Freniere,Henry L.,Jr. Friedman,Sydelle Names and Amounts as tl Akers,Eleanor $99.00 Almeda,Marilyn 2,540.00 Audubon Society,Inc.220.00 Ayers,Florence C.3,540.00 Barry,Jean A.1,841.00 Bourne,Elizabeth V.1,280.00 Bufalo,Theresa V.1,080.00 Chamberlain,Earl A.3,600.00 Condit,Joan 100.00 Coogan,Dorothy V.1,560.00 Corb,Lois H.1,120.00 Cox,Robert A.1,680.00 D'Antuono,Anthony 3,600.00 $2,303:60 2,020.00 53.00 $4,369.00. 1,852.50 1,240.00 3,740.00 1,642.00 1,080.00 391.00 430.00 2,400.00 3,840.00 71.00 3,040.00 1,377.50 232 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Harris,J.Edward,Jr.4,040.00 Rinehart Handwriting Heffernan,Virginia M.1,120.00 System 700.00 Hudson,Helen M.3,925.00 Ripley,William,Jr.2,500.00 Hurd,Harriet L.3,090.00 Russell,Charles H.3,940.00 Kelley,James P.1,260.00 School Assembly Service 222.50 Kennedy,Elinor 3,320.00 Smith,Shirley 1,160.00 Lent,Rachel 1,318.00 Stanton,Katherine F.234.00 Leonard,Laura A.3,500.00 Sullivan,Marion R.3,740.00 Mathew,Mildred 9.00 Terry,Helen 340.00 McElhinney,Patricia J.,1,040.00 Terry,Mary 3,640.00 McMahon,Kathleen 3,740.00 Terry,Rosamond 3,540.00 McNeil,Donald 4,340.00 Tervo,Violet 2,805.00 McWilliams,Marie 1,602.00 Therrien,Paul J.1,700.00 Mulcahy,Catherine 2,880.00 Tremaine,Marjorie 9.00 Mulvey,Mary M.458.00 Trickett,M.Constance 2,921.43 Murphy,Rosemary D.1,241.00 Truesdell,Eunice 325.50 Nelson,Mildred E.3,840.00 Wales,Cynthia B.1,495.00 Olney,Peter B.,Jr.1,920.00 Welch,Helen C.2,040.00 Potter,Melba D.1,147.00 Wellington,Anna C, Raccuia,John C.1,196.00 M.D.15.00 Reardon,Rosamond 2,640.00 Young,Gertrude 3,200.00 Redmond,Carolyn 54.00 Reed,Florence C.3,940.00 $129,511.43 JANITORS Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Antoine,Abraham $3,256.75 Mulvey,Edward T.79.30 Barrow,Robert E.1,080.00 Sladen,John E.2,453.90 Emanuello,Paul 3,600.00 Maclver,Edmond H.682.55 $13,439.00 McArthur,William H.2,286.50 TRANSPORTATION Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Ainslie,Sherwood C.$2.60 Wigmore,William Grassie,Edward F.442.65 McArthur,William H.1,309.35 GROUNDS Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Hoss,Carl $11.05 Wadsworth,Edward Mulvey,Edward T.306.31 7.80 $1,762.40 7.15 $824.51 233 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Schools —Health Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Fernald,Marion S.,M.D.Schott,Dr.Edward $1,450.00 Howe,Dr.Henry F.20.00 James,Fanny 1,620.00 10.00 $3,100.00 Names and Bailey,Priscilla Bakunas,Theresa Bresnahan,Gertrude Fratus,Kathryne Grassie,Eleanor Grassie,Mary M. Guerra,Thomas Gunville,Mildred Jerome,Elizabeth L. LeClair,Bertha McElhinney,Patricia Migliaccio,Mary Schools —Lunches Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls J. $13.65 Morse,Barbara 3.00 1,440.00 Morse,Dorothy 1,440.00 .70 Mulvey,Edward T.11.90 1,392.00 Pratt,Donald 14.70 21.00 Robinson,Forrest 10.50 3.00 Rooney,Mary F.290.50 8.75 Shyne,James 2.10 4.00 Sladen,Elsie 714.00 1,536.00 Tite,Bradford C..70 1,392.00 160.00 $10,298.50 1,840.00 Schools —Athletic Fund OFFICIALS Names and Anderson,Ruth Armstrong,Doris Bent,George F. Berman,Joseph Cody,Donald J. Corcoran,Theresa Diotte,Mrs.Henry Fiore,Leo Fitzgerald,Marilyn Freno,Samuel J. Granahan,Ellen Guidobono,Carlo Hazell,Thomas P. Hertel,William King,Edmund Lloyd,William Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls $5.00 Mauro,Arthur 10.00 7.50 McCarthy,Philip 8.00 20.00 McKee,John 8.00 10.00 Merrill,Dorothy 21.00 20.00 Mier,Fred 8.00 17.00 Murphy,Betty 5.00 5.00 Murphy,John J.10.00 8.00 Nunec,Jeffrey 18.00 7.50 Pratt,Mary 7.50 10.00 Rosenthal,Edward 10.00 8.50 Saniuk,Stanley 10.00 8.00 Singolini,William 30.00 10.00 Sullivan,M.Joseph 12.00 16.00 Whitelaw,Robert M.10.00 16 onxu.wu 8.00 $344.00 234 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 JANITORS Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Emanuello,Paul $10.00 Sladen,John E.5.00 $15.00 Construction of New High School Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Hoss,Carl $25.35 Mulvey,Edward T.164.45 :,651.60 Mitchell,Fred 34.40 10.40 Sullivan,Frederick L.478.40 278 20 364.00 $4,279.60 462.60 $189.80 Schools —Industrial Arts Building Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$10.40 Sargent,Clifton F.12.00 Jednick,Frank 10.40 $32.80 Town Commons —General Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls James,Arthur F. Jones,Warren W. Jerome,Thomas R. Kennedy,Charles H. Kimball,John H. Beechwood Ball Field Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$20.80 Sargent,Clifton F.10.40 Eastman,Henry R.5.20 Mitchell,Fred 24.00 $60.40 Wheelright Park Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Barrow,Robert E.$36.40 McLaughlin,John F.20.80 Figueiredo,Ralph A.57.20 Salvador,Robert E.52.00 Grassie,Joseph F.20.80 Silvia,Walter A.10.40 Jednick,Frank 36.40 Jednick,George 36.40 $291.20 Kimball,John H.20.80 235 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Milliken -Bancroft Field Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Brennan,James,Jr.$5.20 Fratus,Frank S.156.00 Grassie,Paul A.275.60 Hines,Ralph F.10.40 Hines,Robert 5.20 Maree,Robert E.10.40 Mitchell,Fred 160.50 Ring,Arthur D.166.40 Silvia,August 10.40 Sullivan,Frederick L.10.40 Williams,Charles H.,Jr.36.40 Williams,Charles H.,Sr.265.20 $1,112.10 North Cohasset Playground Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Foley,Airel E.$105.00 Zuccari,Margaret K. Memorial Day and Other Celebrations Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$36.40 Sargent,Clifton F. Malley,E.Parker 38.00 84.00 $189.00 41.20 $115.60 Government Island Real Estate Names and Antoine,Edward J. Barrow,Edward P. Barrow,Robert E. Butman,Charles E., Dion,Richard Figueiredo,Donald Figueiredo,Edward Figueiredo,Ralph A. Grassie,Ernest A. Grassie,Joseph F. Grassie,Patrick Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Jr. $83.20 5.20 5.20 36.40 5.20 5.20 5.20 36.40 36.40 10.40 31.20 Jason,Charles R.31.20 Jason,Herbert L.31.20 Malley,E.Parker 38.00 McArthur,William H.10.40 Salvador,Bernard J.,Sr.10.40 Salvador,Bernard J.,Sr.78.00 Salvador,Manuel E.10.40 Sinopoli,Nicholas J.,Jr.20.80 Sladen.Sheldon F.5.20 Parking Places Maintenance Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Barnes,John T.$20.80 Butman,Charles E.,Sr.175.00 Coyne,Philip W.124.80 Grassie,Ernest A.31.20 Grassie,Patrick 41.60 Grassie,Stephen J.41.60 Hines,Ralph F. Lawrence,Bernard McAuliffe,William F. Stover,James E. $495.60 265.20 41.60 83.20 52.00 $877.00 236 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Water Deparlinent Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Bailey,Louis C.$432.94 Migliaccio,Nicholas D.32.80 Graham,Winthrop L.,Jr.Sargent,Stewart S.4,013.85 3,621.37 Tyler,William B.5.20 Jason,Charles R.3,610.24 Migliaccio,Frank 3,535.65 $15,252.05 Extension of Water Mains —Joy Place Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Bailey,Louis C.$10.00 Frugoli,John A.11.00 Conte,Carmelo 22.00 $43.00 Cemeteries Maintenance Names and Amounts as they appeared on the Payrolls Andrews,Carlton W.$5.20 Silvia,Walter A.5.20 Andrews,Joseph M.171.60 Sullivan,M.Joseph 15.20 Mitchell,Fred 30.40 Sargent,Clifton F.6.00 $233.60 237 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD During 1953 the Legislature completely revised the statutes concerning the actions of the Planning Board.As a result a com- plete new set of subdivision regulations is being prepared for publi- cation.Many features will remain the same,some will be clarified and others will be added.The most significant change is that all subdivision layouts must be signed by the Board even though actual approval may not be required.This will give the Board a more com- plete picture of the growth tendencies of the Town. This year's growth of the Town was nearly double that of 1952 with fifteen subdivisions containing over 100 lots having been submitted.Four of these (approximately 20 lots)did not require approval. Two of the former showplaces along Jerusalem Road were among these subdivisions.These were the estates of the late Mr. E.G.Howes and the late Mr.John F.Moors.The rocks on the shore side of Jerusalem Road have been given to the Historical Society as a public park by the heirs of Mr.Moors and the Town should be very grateful for this generosity on the part of Mrs. Richard W.Pratt.More of these estates will gradually be sub- divided and it is essential to the future of the Town that when subdivided they retain their present character and remain an asset to the Town. Members of the Board have met with several other Boards and committees on a consulting basis throughout the year.It is for this opportunity to keep in touch with other town affairs and for their cooperation that the Board wishes to extend its thanks to all concerned. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT HABERSTROH,Chairman H.NELSON HARTSTONE,Secretary NATHAN W.BATES G.CHURCHILL FRANCIS ANTHONY R.WHITTEMORE 238 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 COHASSET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS 1953 Receipts Income,Investments $567.80 Savings Bank Interest 560.82 Transfer Cohasset Savings Bank,Wadleigh Fund to New England Trust Co 20.30 Refund First National Bank,Boston ..2.20 Cash,New England Trust Co.,Jan.1,1953 275.18 Cohasset Savings Bank,Jan.1,1953 406.80 Payments Books Purchased $674.92 Rent,Safe Deposit Box 12.00 Fire Insurance Premium 122.00 Support Paul Pratt Memorial Library ...275.00 First National Bank Boston,a/c Wadleigh Fund 22.50 Service Charge,New England Trust Co...2.11 Cash,New England Trust Co.,Dec.31,1953 317.77 Cohasset Savings Bank,Dec.31,1953 ....406.80 $1,833.10 $1,833.10 SCHEDULE OF INVESTED FUNDS AND SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNTS December 31,1953 Bonds (Face Value) Sl,500.00 New York Central R.R.ref &imp.5's—2013 7,500.00 U.S.Government Series "G"2^/2 's—1956 5,000.00 U.S.Government Series "G"21/2 's—1957 $14,000.00 239 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Shares 51 shares First National Bank of Boston 10 shares Rockland Atlas National Bank 3 shares Ellicott Square Co.Pref. Savings Bank $9,502.03 Cohasset Savings Bank 4,146.82 East Weymouth Savings Bank 2,560.00 Hingham Institution for Savings 3,606.24 Quincy Savings Bank $19,815.09 Respectfully submitted, KENNETH D.KETCHUM, Treasurer, THE NEW JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE In March 1944,at the regular Town Meeting,a committee of 12 citizens was appointed to secure plans and specifications for the construction of a new High School for our Town,and in November 1949,at a special Town Meeting,the voters appropri- ated $921,000.00 to complete this work. On the 11th day of November 1950,the cornerstone for this building was put in place,and the school was completed and opened in September 1951.The total cost of the new building,including equipment and landscaping,was $890,000,00.This was approxi- mately $31,000.00 less than the estimated cost. The Committee wishes to thank the various Town Officers and the many citizens who assisted them in their work.The mem- bers of the Building Committee were:Edward F.Wilcutt,Chair- man;Edward A.Mulvey,Vice Chairman;Arthur L.Clark;Fran- cis W.Hagerty;John N.MacNeill;Alfred W.Pratt;Charles L. Stegmaier;John L.Emery;E.Clayton Hyland;William H. McGaw;Arthur Somerville;Henry E.Sweeney. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD A.MULVEY,Vice Chairman. 240 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS To the Citizens of Cohasset: Our 1953 financial report is as follows : Total Valuation 1952 $11,263,706.85 Total Valuation 1953 11,393,132.94 Increase in Valuation $129,426.09 Plus Omitted Assessments 1,000.00 Total Increase $130,426.09 Town Grant,Annual Town Meeting (including appro- priations from Available Funds,deducted below)$876,566.09 Deficits due to 1950,1951 and 1952 Abatements in Ex- cess of Overlay 9,168.89 State Tax and Assessments : State Parks and Reservations $640.75 State Audit of Municipal Accounts ..726.99 Nantasket Beach Maintenance 669.03 2,036.77 Underestimates of 1952 : State Parks and Reservations $75.94 State Audit of Municipal Accounts ..161.16 Nantasket Beach Maintenance 25.23 262.33 County Tax and Assessments : County Tax $20,091.79 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment ....11,221.73 31,313.52 Overlay of current year 7,907.38 Gross Amount to be Raised $927,254.98 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax $40,631.09 Corporation Taxes 38,389.93 Old Age Tax (Meals),Ch.64B,Sec.10 1,120.20 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 41,148.81 241 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Licenses 3,146.00 Fines 5.00 General Government 200.00 Protection of Persons and Property 310.60 Health and Sanitation 945.70 Charities (other than federal grants for aid to dependent children)8,547.68 Old Age Assistance (other than federal grant)30,000.00 Veterans'Benefits 704.47 Schools (Funds from Income Tax not to be included)4,000.00 Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Dept.)2,600.00 Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots)..526.07 Interest on Taxes and Assessments 917.45 State Assistance for School Construction, Chapter 645,Acts of 1948 9,755.04 Water Department 66,330.00 Total Estimated Receipts $249,278.04 Available Funds,to be used : Overestimate of 1952 to be used as available Funds County Tax $2,214.52 Tuberculosis Hospital 1,054.89 Voted at Town Meeting,March 7,1953, to be used : Art.7—Dog Tax Refund 762.00 Art.8—Reserve Fund 20,000.00 Art.10—For use of Assessors in Fix- ing Tax Rate 40,000.00 Art.11 —Joy Place Installation of Water Main 3,150.00 Art.19—Mosquito Control Project ..4,000.00 Art.22—Lawrence Wharf —Rebuild- ing Sea-Wall 6,500.00 Art.23—Cedar Street Drain 2,000.00 Art.24—Revise Town By-Laws 100.00 Art.28—Acquisition of Black Rock Beach 500.00 242 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Art.29—New School Building Com- mittee 5,000.00 Art.30—Industrial Arts Building — Repairs and Improvements 2,000.00 Art.31—Hydrant Installations (4)..400.00 Art.32—Drainage of area off Atlantic Avenue 1,300.00 Art.36—Doane St.Water Extension 2,200.00 Art.45 —Lambert's Lane Drain 1,510.00 Art.47—High School Drain 1,500.00 Total Available Funds $94,191.41 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $343,469.45 Net Amount to be raised by Taxation on Polls and Property $583,785.53 Number of Polls,1367 @ $2.00 $2,734.00 Total Valuation,Personal $591,440.94 @ $5L00 30,163.49 Total Valuation,Real $10,801,692.00 @ $51.00 550,886.29 Gain on account of fraction divisions of tax rate 1.75 Total Taxes levied on Polls and Property 583,785.53 Omitted Assessments 67.00 Total Amount of Taxes Listed in Collector's Commit- ment Lists except Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Warrants 583,852.53 Amount of Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Warrants 1953 Excise Levied in 1953 50,921.57 1952 Excise Levied in 1953 2,160.58 $53,082.15 Number of Persons Assessed 1,525 Number of Polls Assessed 1,367 Number of Horses Assessed 13 Number of Cows Assessed 28 Number of Bulls Assessed 1 Number of Swine Assessed 77 Number of Fowl Assessed 1,327 Number of Sheep Assessed 32 243 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 All Others 4,241 Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed ....1,343 ABATEMENT OF TAXES DURING THE YEAR 1953 Levy of the Year 1951 Real $9.50 Poll .2.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 253.34 Levy of the Year 1952 Real $127.50 Personal 50.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 516.35 Levy of the Year 1953 Real $7,297.59 Personal 875.68 Poll -560.00 Excise 4,919.82 Respectfully submitted. IRA B.P.STOUGHTON NORMAN CARD HELEN E.SCRIPTURE Board of Assessors. 244 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT To the Citizens of Cohasset: In Cohasset we are now ending our fourth year of our civil defense organization;we may be forced to continue for some years ahead in a stand-by status requiring alertness and readiness for quick action.The men and women assigned to lead the various divisions and sections are dependable veterans.Every person in town of all ages —repeat every person in town of all ages would go into immediate action in case of an enemy attack.Therefore the following messages are repeated here: 1.Three centuries ago,a great soldier,leading in the struggle for liberty,said to his troops,"Trust in the Lord —and keep your powder dry!"(Oliver Cromwell) 2.In September,1953,in Boston,another great soldier spoke to his troops (that is to you and me)as follows : "This sovereign ideal uncompromisingly decrees that,in this age of peril,the security of our whole nation —the preservation of our free system —must direct every thought and every decision. We know the enemies of freedom to be equipped with the most terrible weapons of destruction.We know,then,that we can meet them with only one answer.There is no sacrifice —no labor,no tax, no service —too hard for us to bear to support a logical and neces- sary defense of our freedom.We free people will join our efforts with any men truly ready to lift the threat of catastrophic war from the world.We will no less passionately join our own efforts to thwart any aggressor who hopes to use that threat to rule the world."(Dwight Eisenhower) Since the report of last year the State Medical Division has completed the assignment of locations for a circle of emergency hospitals around the perimeter of the Boston target area,and one of these locations is our high school building.A considerable amount of medical equipment has been delivered to us,supplied through the State,from Federal funds.The Town of Hull will share in providing medical personnel.A training program is being set up. Training in first aid is now a required subject in our junior high school. Respectfully submitted, WALTER H.LILLARD, Director. 245 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD Honorable Board of Selectmen: In presenting to you,and through you to the citizens of Cohasset,our first report,we wish to explain several points. 1.Effective September 1st,1953,practically all insurance policies were cancelled and the sum of $8,870.90 was re- turned to the Town,representing unearned premiums as of that date. 2.Interim coverage was placed,so that all property was covered until January 1st,1954. 3.Effective January 1,1954,new policies were written cover- ing all Town buildings against fire;and the following cov- erages were written or will be picked up on expiration: A.Workmen's Compensation —covering all Town em- ployees,other than elected officials. B.Fidelity Bonds. C.Liability and Property Damage on all Town-owned vehicles (17 units),except those used by the Fire and Water Departments. D.Fire and Theft on all vehicles (25 units). E.Burglary and Robbery where required. F.General Liability. 4.Total Budget appropriation for 1954 asked is $17,618.64* Less credit for Sept.1st,1953,cancellations 8,870.90 $8,747.74 *This is Town Budget not including Water Dept.of $1,576.54. 246 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Thus,a normal year budget will read as follows: All Fire coverage approximately $3,800.00 All other coverage approximately 7,000.00 Total $10,800.00 We feel that an annual saving of approximately $750 will be made on fire insurance alone.However,we beg to point out that, as new buildings and more employees are added to the Town list, insurance premiums will of course be larger as greater coverage becomes necessary.Furthermore,there will no longer be duplication of coverage,the Town will enjoy the lowest possible schedule rate, bookkeeping and clerical work will be considerably reduced,and all insurance will be centralized under one head. The Insurance Budget is a new one in your appropriating article.We feel it is a sound principle to have the cost of insur- ance presented to the citizens as a separate item.Hitherto,the cost of insurance has been included in the budgets of the various departments. We recommend this report be incorporated in the Town Report for 1953. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD F.BARNES E.LAWRENCE PARKER,JR. FREDERICK L.GOOD,JR. Insurance Advisers to the Selectmen. 247 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF COHASSET MASSACHUSETTS For the Year Ending December 31 1953 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 SCHOOL COMMITTEE George S.Jason,Secretary Term expires 1954 Harry H.Reed,Jr Term expires 1954 William E.Poland Term expires 1955 Richard A.Sullivan Term expires 1955 John H.Dean,Chairman Term expires 1956 Osborne F.Ingram Term expires 1956 Regular Meeting of Coinmittee 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 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 Paul Emanuello Robert Barrow Janitors —Ripley Road School William H.McArthur,Jr. Abraham Antoine TELEPHONES Cohasset High School CO.4-0290 Ripley Road School .CO.4-0540 Temporary Kindergarten CO.4-1095 250 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 SCHOOL CALENDAR —1953-1954 FALL TERM Begins Wednesday,September 9,1953;ends Tuesday,Decem- ber 22,1953. WINTER TERM Begins Monday,January 4,1954;ends Friday,February 19,1954. SPRING TERM Begins Monday,March 1,1954;ends Thursday,April 15,1954 SUMMER TERM Begins Monday,April 26,1954;elementary grades end June 11,1954.Term for high school continues until school year con- tains 180 days. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Thursday,June 10,1954 1954 HOLIDAYS Columbus Day,October 12,1954 Armistice Day,November 11,1954 Thanksgiving Recess,Wednesday,November 24,1954 (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 pupil must be five years and ten months of age on or before Sep- tember 10 to enter the first grade.Pupils must present a birth certificate for initial admission to the Cohasset Public Schools. 251 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE To the Citizens of Cohasset: Your School Committee has had a busy active year necessitated by the problems presented by an ever increasing enrollment.To house the Kindergarten class,one room of the Industrial Arts Build- ing on Elm Street was renovated,and the class was rotated on a one in three basis;not the best solution perhaps,but it allowed smaller classes with better concentration per pupil. Also,the School Committee was a part of the Elementary Housing Committee,which met soon after the town meeting and numerous times during the summer and fall.If this new elemen- tary school housing is voted favorably by the town,the kinder- garten through the third grade will be in the Ripley Road School and grades four through six will be in the new elementary school. One new fifty-nine passenger bus was purchased by the Committee,and the maintenance of the two school owned buses was awarded to the low bidder on a cost plus percentage basis. It is hoped that as the School Department owns more of its own buses,this procedure might result in some economy. On the educational side during the past year,a policy of consultation of several teachers with the School 'Committee was inaugurated.These talks conveyed to the Committee the purpose and function of their respective departments.Decisions by the Committee to abandon the testing of kindergarten and first grade children who are under the entering age of these two classes,and the double sessioning of future kindergarten classes was nece-s- sary due to the larger enrollment. Two teachers.Miss Marjorie Fay and Miss Helen C.Welch, retired after many years of teaching. It is apparent to this Committee,that sufficient salary induce- ment must be maintained to retain our present teachers and also to attract competent new ones. This last year saw the introduction of the Cohasset School News,a periodic medium,which should keep the citizens of Cohasset better informed about 'Cohasset Schools.Also,adult evening classes began during 1953. 252 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 For a more detailed,study of the Cohasset School system,you are advised to read the report of the Superintendent. Respectively submitted, JOHN H.DEAN,Chairman. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT To the School Committee and Citizens of Cohasset : The most urgent problem which confronted those responsible for the education of the children of this town remained the planning of adequate housing facilities for the elementary grades.The Grade School Facilities'Committee appointed at the March 1953 Town Meeting consists of the members of the school committee, Mrs.G.Prescott Low,Mrs.Josiah Wheelwright,Mr,Charles Mag- innis,Mr.Elmer Pratt,and Mr.Edward Mulvey.This committee has met frequently and worked diligently to analyze the situation and present recommendations for the solution of the problem.In every instance they have taken a long range view and are pre- senting a plan which could be basic in coping with a steady growth in elementary enrollment. The growth of our elementary school population,which was discussed in my annual report of 1952,needs to be revised in one respect because of factual statistics obtained during the past year. It now appears that we should provide four classrooms for each of the elementary grades. The Grade School Facilities'Committee recommends a new school with twelve classrooms and the modern supplementary facil- ities necessary.This conclusion is reached on the basis of pro- jected enrollments for the next five years at which time the situ- ation will need to be re-evaluated. An idea of the situation may be grasped by consideration of the following: During the 1920's,the enrollment in the elementary grades grew steadily and increased from 301 in 1919 to 417 in 1929,an increase in the decade of 116 pupils.The Ripley Road School was constructed in 1926 and added to in 1929. 253 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 The 1930's,the decade of depression,witnessed a net loss of 70 pupils. In the 1940's,the decade of World War 11 and the period of adjustment immediately following,the elementary population in- creased by 58 pupils. The net gain in the first four years of the 1950's to October 1,1953 has been 210 pupils.The contributing factors of this gain seem to be,(1)the high birth rate,(2)the general population trend from urban to surburban areas and particularly to the South Shore,(3)the development of multiple housing,especially the conversion of large estates,(4)the known projects for develop- ment of land heretofore not developed for housing. My recommendation to all concerned is the speedy development of the places for and execution of the construction of a new twelve room elementary school building,designed to allow for future expansion on a site large enough for such expansion. This fall it was necessary to divide the Kindergarten into three sections.It meets in one temporary classroom at Elm Street by means of an alternating schedule and double sessions.The tem- porary solution works out as well as stop-gap expedients usually do.Obviously,the pupils have suffered a curtailed school year,and the cost of operating an isolated single room is excessive. The secondary school enrollment has not yet felt the impact of the increased birth rate.The growth of the town will be noted in September of 1954.The largest 7th grade to enter the Junior High School is anticipated,and the projected enrollment of my 1952 annual report seems to stand as valid at present. TEACHING STAFF Many of our teachers have been active in professional improve- ment activities this year.Seventeen completed formal courses at various institutions.Some conception of the types and variety of courses may be obtained from the following list: Speech English Literature Community Relationships * Workshop in Elementary Education Improving Speech in the Classroom Principles of Guidance 254 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Electric Typewriting Course Mimeograph Comptometer Elementary Education Population Psychology of Adjustment Mechanical Drawing On October 29,seventeen teachers at the Ripley Road School visited schools in twelve other communities to observe their teach- ing practices.On November 8,school was suspended at Ripley Road while an expert in the use of modern techniques in reading conducted a workshop.In addition to all this,many teachers throughout the system attended state and regional conferences in their specialized fields. TRANSPORTATION Increased enrollment necessitated extension of our transpor- tation schedules during the school year starting in September 1953. Three buses were operated on the High School trip and the upper elementary trip.However,four buses were necessary to trans- port the primary grades.Three buses carried the pupils in grades one,two and three,and one bus was assigned to carry the kinder- garten.With the start of the school year in 1954,it becomes ap- parent that the fourth bus will have to double its operation.The town is fortunate to have an experienced,competent and reliable group of operators and drivers for both the contract and the town owned buses.Pupils are delivered to the school promptly and are returned home within a very reasonable time after school is dis- missed.In this we are more fortunate than other communities. This year I recommend that Bus No.1 be replaced with a new bus.Bus No.1 was purchased in 1946 and has gone approximately 80 thousand miles.A cost of transportation under general main- tenance this year 1953 was $23,081.42.The reimbursement by the state on this transportation was $12,582.52.The state reimburse- ment for 1954 will reflect the purchase prices of any bus purchased since July 1,1953,as long as their cost appears under transporta- tion in the general maintenance budget.One-third of the cost of each bus is allowed each year for a period of three years to be entered into the total figures in the state formula for reimburse- ment. 255 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 A summary of the financial totals for the year 1953: LUNCHROOM RECEIPTS Sale of lunches $19,246.43 U.S.D.A.subsidy 4,535.92 Total $23,782.35 EXPENDITURES Food,Supplies and Equipment $17,247.26 Salaries 10,298.50 Total $27,545.76 The balance was paid from the appropriated funds. The budget for 1954: ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE Salaries $9,545.00 Food,Supplies and Equipment 18,660.00 Total $28,205.00 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS Sale of lunches $19,000.00 U.S.D.A.subsidy 4,500.00 From revolving fund surplus 905.00. $24,405.00 Appropriation requested —$3,800.00 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Expenditure Estimate 1953 1954 General Control $9,021.50 $9,918.00 Salaries 129,590.44 139,950.00 Textbooks 2,432.65 3,500.00 Supplies 14,295.02 14,354.00 Janitor Service,Fuel,Light and Power 22,480.02 22,915.00 Repairs,Replacement,and Upkeep 9,456.50 11,295.00 Libraries 903.35 1,000.00 Health 3,225.78 3,320.00 Transportation 23,081.42 22,661.00 256 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Tuition 660.50 780.00 Miscellaneous 11,236.58 5,345.00 Totals $226,383.76 $235,038.00 Estimated Receipts: Chapter 70 $22,373.00 Chapter 71,Transportation 18,400.00 Vocational Tuition 300.00 Tuitions 2,000.00 Miscellaneous 200.00 Total $43,273.00 My sincere appreciation is extended to the School Committee, the members of the Grade School Facilities'Committee,the teach- ers,and the members of the staff who cooperated so sincerely with me in my work. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM RIPLEY,JR., Superintendent of Schools. DIRECTORY Teaching and Administrative Staffs Elm Street,Temporary Kindergarten Year Elected Marilyn B.Almeda,Kindergarten 1952 Kathleen McMahon,Kindergarten,Assistant Principal 1915 Ripley Road School,Grades 1-6 Helen L.Hudson,Principal 1921 Harriet L.Hurd,Grade 1 1947 Catherine W.Mulcahy,Grade 1 1952 Rosamond Terry,Grade 1 1946 Elinor W.Kennedy,Grade 2 1944 Rachel C.Lent,Grade 2 1953 Gertrude E.Young,Grade 2 1948 Florence C.Ayers,Grade 3 1938 Alice G.Dixon,Grade 3 1946 Violet Tervo,Grade 3 and 4 1951 Theresa V.Bufalo,Grade 4 1953 Virginia M.Heffernan,Grade 4 1953 257 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Rosemary D.Murphy,Grade 5 1953 Rosamond 0.Reardon,Grade 5 1952 Lois H.Corb,Grade 5 and 6 1953 Henry L.Freniere,Jr.,Grade 6 1952 John C.Raccuia,Grade 6 1953 Ruby K.Fields,Reading Supervisor 1948 Audubon Society Lecturer 1945 Cohasset High School,Grades 7-12 William Ripley,Jr.,Principal 1926 Anthony D'Antuono,Mathematics,Driver Training 1949 J.Edward Harris,Jr.,Social Studies,Guidance 1949 James P.Kelley,Social Studies,Assistant Coach 1953 Laura A.Leonard,English 1937 Patricia J.McElhinney,Home Economics.Cafeteria Supv...1953 Donald McNeil,Assistant Principal,Science,Math 1945 Mildred E.Nelson,Commercial 1938 Melba D.Potter,Science,Math .1953 Florence E.Reed,Latin,French,Spanish ...1929 Charles H.Russell,General Shop 1946 Marion R.Sullivan,English 1931 Mary Terry,English,Math 1925 Constance M.Trickett,English,Speech 1952 Teachers Assigned to Ripley Road and High School Elizabeth V.Bourne,Art 1950 Earl A.Chamberlain,Music 1947 Everett W.Dorr,Physical Education,Health 1949 Shirley Smith,Physical Education 1953 W.L.Rinehart and Associates,Penmanship 1944 Robert P.Fox —on military leave of absence 1951 Resignations during 1953 During 1953 the following teachers resigned to accept teaching positions in other communities,Jean A.Barry,Robert A.Cox, Mary J.E.McArthur,Marie McWilliams,Paul J.Therrien. The following withdrew from teaching,Edna .M.D'Antuono and Cynthia B.Wales. Two teachers retired at the close of the 1952-1953 school year. Miss Helen Welch,who had taught Home Economics and Super- vised Lunchrooms in the Cohasset Public Schools since 1919.Miss Marjorie Fay,who had taught English and developed the school library since 1935.Mr.Peter B.Olney resigned to enter private industry. 258 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 o ^o o T-l lO L—(M 00 la (>J (M c-"^1 Oi Oi o oo 00 00 t-o o '^'^(M CO H T— 1 O-^OOt-OSC^lCiLOOCO^C^lOcOLCCOait^Otr-LCOtr-ccos L.OTj<LOTtiOTt<co'^coio^Tt^c-:coc<ic^(>J<Ni-HTHoqTH,--(,-irH o (M CO OS Ci 1— 1 00 ^1—1 1—1 P5 tr- W o ee rHHu»noT-i ^ ^-^ o 1— ( H CO ^tH w 1—1 (M«1— i H CO T-l H- 1 T—l Q H O Q <1 Ci « O 00 Q ^ <:t- KO CD < rH 1-1 CO CO r-l 1-1 <M (M t-CO ^C<l^COtD<MC<IC<l «r:tH 00 CC CO C<!• C<1 '^lO O CO )0 •• T-l 05 CO «o «D CO e<i 1-1 CSl tH -^CNlOOCOCOfN tH CO CO -^CO CO 00 CO •"r}<O CO 00 •tH CJ LO O »-0 CO COtH o 1-1 csu:) ^sl^>>T!!>sT!>s'T]>>'T^>sT!'^'u ^T]^TI ^TI ^'H ^T^^^in o.J^o.^O.J:!o.^0.2 0.2 o.t:::o.;::;o.:::^o ."o.«o.ii o .S 03 bo 0) T3 CO ^^ 00 ^ CO LO M a CO :3 "^ PIh w o ^ o o o ^, UJ a -i-> T3 o C3 Ho«lO CO >J T}< 0)r/} a,>>O «PQ ,__, it; CD LO o CO H m P, P Pk 1 Oo o CO X &£ rH CO CO lO CO.00 c^o "^o CO 259 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Physical examinations,vision and hearing tests were carried out in accordance with the new program adopted in 1952. Three pre-school clinics were held at the Cohasset High School.Those unable to attend were examined after school opened in September. No child may enter school until vaccinated for smallpox,or, if health does not permit,on presentation of a certificate from the family physician.Those planning to enter in 1954 should be vaccinated before June first. Four immunization clinics were held by the Board of Health and those needing booster shots for diphtheria,whooping cough or tetanus were taken to the clinics. There has been an active safety and accident-prevention pro- gram in our schools this year.Each accident is studied as to cause and how to avoid recurrence.Due to the excellent cooperation of all teachers,our record has been good.Statistics prove that less accidents occur during school than at home. Many conferences were held with parents about health prob- lems arising in school.No treatment was given except First Aid. Respectfully submitted, MARION S.FERNALD,M.D. 260 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 GRADUATING CLASS,1953 Valedictorian:Walter E.Dow Salutatorian:Richard E.DeCosta John Herbert Barrett James Wilson Brown,III Patricia Ann Carey Sigrid Ann Carey Nancy Coggan *Richard Edward DeCosta Barbara Ann Donovan *Walter Edward Dow Rosemarie Emanuello Norman Joseph,Frates Patricia Marguerite Grassie *Carl Clifford Hoss Carlo Lagrotteria,Jr. Borah Benjamin Levine William Daniel McAuliffe Margaret Anne McLellan Edward Thomas Mulvey Ralph Allen Nason *Katherine Mary Pagliaro Donald Webster Pratt William Joseph Reid,Jr. Forrest James Robinson Phyllis Mae Rose Shirley Catherine Salvador *Grace Marie Saprito Anna Simeone Louis James Simeone,Jr. Ruth Helen Stover 'Members of the National Honor Society It has been the custom to record the names of the ninth grade class in School Committee reports in the past.In our organization where the High School serves as a Junior-Senior High School,I shall in the future record the entering class in order that the records may be complete.This year I record the names of pupils in the seventh eighth,and ninth grades. 7th Grade Marie V.Anderson Bruno S.Andracchio Rodney E.Andrews Barbara E.Beaman Richard C.Bean Francis C.Carey Clark Chatterton Anne C.Chesworth Emily E.Chiasson Linda F.Clarke Brian Cogill Francis D.Collins William A.Conley Jeffrey Corcoran Mary Jane Dexter Viola W.Dunlap Bonnie C.Edmonds Anthony P.Emanuello Kenneth F.Fitzpatrick George E.Gonsalves Ruth V.Goodwin Nancy L.Gray 261 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Thelma E.Hall Harry J.Harrington,III Michael J,Hevey Richard L.Hill Vaughn Hodgkins Charles J.Humphreys James G.Jackson Norma L.Knoy Henry Lantz Patricia A.Lapham Virginia B.Laugelli Peter C.Lent David J.Lincoln Allen G.Litchfield Keith P.Low Paul F.Main Peter C.Maloney Marv A.Man ton Rita L.McNeil Lillian M.McPherson Louise F.O'Brien Kenneth P.O'Malley Suellen L.Orr Arthur G.Palacas Stuart C.Pratt James R.Rogers Carolyn Sargent Samuel Shapiro Roberta M.Skehan Walter F.Sweeney Deane C.Taylor Elinor B.Tower Phillip A.Tumey Pauline B.VanBuskirk Carlie A.Williams Lucinda A.Wilson 8th Grade Brian J.Anglin Rita M.Antoine Katherine M.Barrett Grace M.Bates Herbert E.Bates Janis M.Bresnahan John T.Bresnahan Brenda C.Callahan James B.Campbell Judith Champion Judith E.Collins Henry W.Crampton Paula Crampton Susan Davis Richard A.Dion William G.Dolan George A.Dunlap Dianne L.Falconer Beverly A.Ferreira Laurence J.Figueiredo Justine D.Hall Patricia S.Henry James F.Hill Martha J.Howe Mary E.Humphreys Alan F.Ingram Norman F.James John B.Jipson Henry C.Johnson Thomas B.Kane Thomas E.Keefe William Kelsch Gregory J.Koval Roberta J.Lawson Janet P.Lincoln Priscilla E.Lincoln Roy C.MacDonald Kathleen Malley Francis J.Marks Rhoda M.McArthur Marie F.Migliaccio Maureen Mulcahy Jerry M.Neff Richard B.Page Cynthia A.Parsons David D.Potter 262 Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 Sandra J.E.Reid Vivian R.Rogers Katherine E.Signorelli Eunice R.Silvia Carol A.Smith 9th Grade Kevin F.Anglin Judy E.Antoine Charles W.Arcand Priscilla N.Bailey Paula M.Carolan Wilfredine M.Chiasson Donald E.Clark Lewis S.Crampton Virginia R.Dow Thomas S.Duggan Glenn H.Dwinnells Edward J.Figueiredo Peter G.Giepen Carol A.Hill Richard P.Hines Carol J.Hurley Edward P.Jacome,Jr. Lillian J.Kealey Joanne L.Keefe Albert F.Knoy Homer G.Knoy Beverly G.Linnell Lawrence M.Sullivan Nathaniel A.Towle Carol A.Vaughan Wendy Walton Peter J.Wood John L.MacLean John M.MacNeill Robert Massa Albert J.Meallo Sheila G.Mulliken Dorothy A.Norton Edward E.Pratt Elliot H.Pratt Sheldon D.Pratt Kevin M.Rourke Anthony C.Sestito James W.Shyne Jean F.Silvia Reginald E.Silvia Eileen J.Studley Mary E.Studley Chandler C.Thompson Roy M.Tripp,Jr. Stephen K.Vogel Louis Watson Martha M.Winters 26'^ Annual Report,Town of Cohasset,1953 GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE COHASSET HIGH SCHOOL TOWN OF COHASSET Organ Music Earl A.Chamberlain,Supervisor of Music The Great Gate of Kiev Moussorgsky Devotion Delamater Instrumental Ensemble Processional —Pomp and Circumstance Elgar Invocation Rev.Thomas F.Devlin MallotteTheLord's Prayer Address of Welcome Integer Vitae Honor Essays Class of 1953 Norman J.Frates Brass Choir Fleming 'Youth Speaks for Education' Richard E.DeCosta Walter C.Low Grace M.Saprito Salutation You'll Never Walk Alone Gaines Rodgers High School Glee Club and Class of 1953 Awards Presentation of Diplomas John Dean,Chairman of the School Committee The Star-Spangled Banner Recessional —March from Athalie J.S.Smith Mendelssohn 264 INDEX Assessors,Board of 241 Beechwood Cemetery Acquisition Committee Report 116 Civil Defense 245 Cohasset Free Public Library 239 Collector of Taxes 119 Fire Department and Forest Warden 92 Fluoridation Committee Report 107 Health Department 100 Highway Surveyor 99 Insurance Advisory Board Report 246 Jury List 14 Moth Superintendent 108 New Junior-Senior High School Committee Report 240 Paul Pratt Memorial Library Ill Planning Board 238 Police Department 94 Pond Street Sidewalk Committee Report 115 Public Welfare and Old Age Assistance 105 Registrars,Board of 84 School Committee 249 School Dentist 102 Sealer of Weights &Measures 90 Selectmen,Board of ^0 Shade Tree Committee 85 Social Service League Nursing Service 103 South Shore Mosquito Control Project Report 86 Town Accountant 122 Receipts 123 Expenditures 131 Balance Sheet 205 Recapitulation 208 Trust Funds 220 Details from Payroll 225 Town Clerk: Town Officers and Committees 3 Annual Town Meeting 16 Election of Officers 60 Vital Statistics 62 Town History Committee Report 83 Town Treasurer 118 Tree Warden 110 Union Health Department Study Report 98 Water Department 91 \ >IDERSON BROTHERS