HomeMy WebLinkAbouttownofcohassetma1964seleTOWN OF COHASSET
ANNUAL REPORT 1964
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Board of Selectmen
OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
OF THE
TOWN OF COHASSET
Reports of The School Commiltee
AND THE
Report of Other Town Officers
For the Yeor Ending December 31
1964
In Memoriam
CHARLES CHASE WILSON
Died March 6th,1964
KENNETH DOW KETCHUM
Died May 3rd,1964
ROSCOE A,BOWSER
Died September 16th,1964
TOWN OFFICERS
1964 -1965
ELECTED BY BALLOT
MODERATOR
Robert B.James Term expires March 1966
TOWN CLERK
Charles A.Marks Term expires March 1965
SELECTMEN,ASSESSORS
AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
George W.McLaughlin Term expires March 1965
Nathaniel Hurwitz Term expires March 1966
Helen E.Scripture Term expires March 1967
TREASURER
David E.Truesdell Term expires March 1967
TOWN COLLECTOR
Gordon E.Flint Term expires March 1967
TREE WARDEN
Howard Bates Term expires March 1965
HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
Louis C.Bailey,Jr.Term expires March 1966
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Osborne F.Ingram Term expires March 1965
Katherine Stanton Term expires March 1965
Sumner Smith,Jr.Term expires March 1966
Robert B.Harkness Term expires March 1966
Lot E.Bates Term expires March 1967
Paul M.Donovan Term expires March 1967
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Lloyd C.Trott Term expires March 1965
Eileen Cleaves Term expires March 1965
Emily B.Gleason Term expires March 1965
John C.Crandell Term expires March 1966
Gertrude M.Emery Term expires March 1966
Elizabeth C.Howkins Term expires March 1966
Walter H.Lillard Term expires March 1967
John Bishop Term expires March 1967
Richard B.Singer Term expires March 1967
BOARD OF HEALTH
Robert T.Sceery Term expires March 1965
Richard B.Singer Term expires March 1966
Rene G.Chiasson Term expires March 1967
PLANNING BOARD
Burtram J.Pratt Term expires March 1965
Albert Haberstroh Term expires March 1966
Nathan W.Bates Term expires March 1967
Lawrence D.Ainslie Term expires March 1967
James M.Graham Term expires March 1968
WATER COMMISSIONERS
John D.Parsons Term expires March 1965
Arthur L.Clark Term expires March 1966
Robert Pyne Term expires March 1967
Resigned September 1,1964
Arthur Somerville Term expires March 1965
Appointed to fill vacancy Sept.2,1964
RECREATION COMMISSION
Stewart S.Sargent Term expires March 1965
Warren H.Williams Term expires March 1966
Richard H.Cummings Term expires March 1967
Harold F.Barnes Term expires March 1968
Robert J.Hall Term expires March 1969
SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Henry B.Perry Term expires March 1966
Resigned October 1,1964
John A.Geary Term expires March 1965
Appointed to fill vacancy October 21,1964
TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
TOWN ACCOUNTANT UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Malcolm H.Stevens
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Clarence M.Grassie Term expires March 1965
Louise E.Conroy Term expires March 1966
Dorothy Wadsworth Term expires March 1967
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPOINTED BY CHAIRMAN OF SELECTMEN,
CHAIRMAN OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND MODERATOR
Philip N.Bowditch Term expires March 1965
Daniel C.Cotton Term expires March 1965
Benjamin S.Blake,Jr.Term expires March 1965
Henry W.Ainslie,Jr.Term expires March 1966
Richard D.Leggat Term expires March 1966
Robert C.Jordan Term expires March 1966
Raimund G.Vanderweil Term expires March 1967
William W.Nason Term expires March 1967
Joseph Perroncello Term expires March 1967
CHIEF OF POLICE UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Hector J.Pelletier
SERGEANTS OF POLICE UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Thomas B.Kane Randolph A.Feola
PATROLMEN UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Louis J.Simeone
Richard P.Barrow Charles E.Stockbridge
Frederick L.Huntwork William T.Logan
John A.Frugoli Robert A.Goyette
Carmelo Conte Thomas B.Culliney,Jr.
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Vincent F.Sinopoli Joseph S.Laugelle
Rocco F.Laugelle Brian Cogill
Peter G.Laugelle Edward J.Figueiredo
Arthur J.Dixon,Jr.John E.Kenney
Benjamin F.Curley,Jr.Appointed December 16,1964
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS
Edward J.Antoine,Harbor Master
Barnard J.Salvador ,Assistant Harbor Master
Herbert L,Jason,Deputy Harbor Master
Harry H.Ritter,Deputy Harbor Master
Louis C.Bailey,Jr.,Highway Surveyor
Howard Bates,Tree Warden
Charles Piepenbrink,Fire Chief
Edward P.Malley,Superintendent of Wires
Harry H.Reed,Jr.,Supt.of Water Dept.&Director of
Civil Defense
Walter H.Lillard,Deputy Director of Civil Defense
Edwin H.Pratt,Plumbing Inspector
Nicholas J.Sinopoli,Jr.,Sealer of Weights &Measures
James M.Hurley,Custodian,Town Hall
Clifford J.Dickson,Cohasset Yacht Club
Joseph B.Oldfield,Cohasset Golf Club
Richard Lincoln,Cohasset Golf Club
Arthur L.Clark,Deputy Forest Warden
Austin L.Ahearn,Jr.,Private
Charles E.Butman,Private
Ralph S.Enos,Private
Norman G.Grassie,Private
George E.Haley,Private
Robert B.James
Frank E.Jason,Private
George S.Jason,Private
Manuel A.Marks,Private
D.Bruce McLean,Private
Stephen H.Rooney,Private
JohnW.Trayers,Private
Richardson White,Private
Herbert Williams,Sr.,Private
Joseph A.Silvia,Private
Harold W.Litchfield,Private
LOCKUP KEEPERS
Randolph A.Feola Thomas B.Kane
Hector J.Pelletier
DOG OFFICERS
Hector J.Pelletier
Thomas B.Kane
Randolph A.Feola
Louis J.Simeone
Richard P.Barrow
Frederick L.Himtwork
John A.Frugoli
Carmelo Conte
Charles E.Stockbridge
William T.Logan
Robert A.Goyette
Thomas B.Culliney,Jr,
Hector J.Pelletier
Thomas B.Kane
Randolph A.Feola
Louis J.Simeone
Richard P.Barrow
Frederick L.Huntwork
John A.Frugoli
CLAM WARDENS
Carmelo Conte
Charles E.Stockbridge
William T.Logan
Robert A,Goyette
Thomas B.Culliney,Jr,
Edward J.Antoine
Bernard J.Salvador
AUXILIARY POLICE CAPTAIN
Robert B.James
SERGEANTS
Bernard H.Mulcahy E.Lawrence Parker,Jr
PATROLMEN
Leonard Lawrence
Louis N.Simeone
Frank Williams
Carl Sestito
Jr.Frank E.Jason
Manuel A.Marks
George E.Haley
John Woods,Jr.
John F.Smith
John Leonard
Eustis James
FOREST WARDEN
Charles Piepenbrink
SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH WORK
Howard Bates
Daniel Campbell
Arnold Peterson
Frederick Grassie
Joseph Megna
Benjamin F.Curley,
Francis Mitchell
Gerard Conte
Charles Marks
David Truesdell
Bruce Edmonds
John E.Kenney
DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE
Harry H.Reed,Jr.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE
Walter H.Lillard
AGENT FOR GROUP AND HEALTH INSURANCE
FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES
Paul Blackmur
TOWN COUNSEL
J.Blake Thaxter,Jr.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Nicholas J.Sinopoli,Jr.
SUPERINTENDENT OF WIRES
Edward P.Malley
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK
Louis C.Bailey,Jr.John W.Trayers
Howard Bates Richardson White
VETERANS'BURIAL AGENT
Gordon E.Flint
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Dr.Matthew Carr
SURVEYOR OF LUMBER
David J.Fulton
CONSTABLES
Royal A.Bates Hector J.Pelletier
INSPECTOR OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Charles Piepenbrink
CARETAKERS
Charles A.McCarthy,Veterans'Lots,Woods ide Cemetery
Ralph Enos,Todd Park
Edward L.Smith,Woodside Cemetery
Arthur F.James,Town Commons
Clifford Studley,Wadleigh Park &Green Gate Cemetery
M.Joseph Sullivan,Milliken-Bancroft Field
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DIRECTOR OF VETERANS'AFFAIRS
Gordon E.Flint
FENCE VIEWERS
Anthony Emanuello
Arthur F.James Jerome C.Lincoln
HARBOR MASTER
/Edward J.Antoine
ASSISTANT HARBOR MASTER
Bernard J.Salvadore
DEPUTY HARBOR MASTERS
Herbert Jason Harry H.Ritter
PUBLIC WEIGHERS AND WEIGHERS OF COAL
Walter C.Wheelwright Dorothy C.Wood
CUSTODIAN OF TOWN HALL
James M.Hurley
TOWN ENGINEER
T.Clark Perkins
COMMISSIONER OF SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO PROJECT
Howard Bates
BOARD OF APPEALS
Elmer H.Pratt Term expires March 1965
Roger B.Coulter Term expires March 1966
Ralph C.Williams,Jr.Term expires March 1967
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.Term expires March 1965
Oliver W.Park Term expires March 1967
ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN
George W.McLaughlin,Chairman
Nathaniel Hurwitz
Helen E.^cripture
Estelle H.Fandel,Secretary
ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Nathaniel Hurwitz,Chairman
George W.McLaughlin
Helen E.Scripture,Secretary
Dorothy V.Graham,Clerk
Mary F.Kaveney,Assistant Clerk
ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Helen E.Scripture,Chairman
George W.McLaughlin,Secretary
Nathaniel Hurwitz
Juanita J.Oliver,Director of Public Assistance under
Civil Service
Agnes F.Kelley,Clerk Under Civil Service
Grace G.Rancore,Part-time Clerk,Typist under Civil
Service
COMMITTEES
INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Harold F.Barnes Frederick L.Good,Jr.
Foster Boardman E.Lawrence Parker
FIRE AND POLICE STATION COMMITTEE
Thomas L.O'Keeffe Charles Piepenbrink
Edward B.Long Norman E.Scott
Hector J.Pelletier John W.Shyne
Bartlett Tyler
COMMITTEE TO STUDY,INVESTIGATE AND CONSIDER
FROM TIME TO TIME THE SUBJECT OF FUTURE SCHOOL
FACILITIES,INCLUDING REMODELING OF PRESENT
BUILDINGS,ADDITIONS THERETO,NEW BUILDING?
LOCATIONS OF SITES,ACQUISITION THEREOF AND IN
GENERAL THE NEEDS THEREOF:THE SAID COMMITTEE
TO CONSIST OF THREE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE
MODERATOR,THREE BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
AND THREE BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
UNDER ARTICLE 42,MARCH MEETING,1960
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APPOINTED BY THE MODERATOR
Lot E.Bates Mary Jane E.McArthur
Sheldon N.Ripley
APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Albert P.Buckley Col.Walter H.Lillard
Felice Low
APPOINTED BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Osborne F.Ingram Harry H.Reed,Jr,
Siunner Smith,Jr.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
SELECTMEN -THE TOWN MODERATOR AND CHAIR-
MAN OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNDER ARTICLE
5,MARCH MEETING,1957
Thomas F.Clark
Resigned June 30,1964
Richard D.Sarnell,Jr.
Appointed October 6,1964 Term expires 1965
Thomas G.Keating Term expires 1966
Walter E.Knight Term expires 1966
Herbert R.Towle Term expires 1967
George G Crocker Term expires 1967
COMMITTEE TO STUDY,INVESTIGATE AND CONSIDER
THE SUBJECT OF DREDGING,IMPROVEMENT AND EN-
LARGEMENT OF COHASSET HARBOR UNDER ARTICLE
27,MARCH MEETING,1957
Edward J.Antoine,Harbor Master
George W.McLaughlin,Chairman,Board of Selectmen
Robert C.Jordan,Commodore of Yacht Club
Albert Haberstroh,Planning Board
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
John Barnard Paul Blackmur
Roger B.Coulter Louis F.Eaton,Jr.
AT REQUEST OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TRANSPORTA-
TION COMMISSION TO REPRESENT THE TOWN OF
COHASSET IN THE GREATER BOSTON REGION.
APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
George W.McLaughlin,Chairman,Board of Selectmen
Louis F.Eaton,Jr.,Chairman,Local Transportation
Committee
Albert Haberstroh,Planning Board
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PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE
UNDER ARTICLE 30,MARCH MEETING,1960
Helen E.Scripture,Board of Selectmen
Arthur L.Clark,Water Commissioner
James M.Graham,Jr..Planmnp-RnavH
Richard B.Singer,M.D.,Chairman,Board of Health
Rene Chiasson,Secretary,Board of Health
Robert T.Sceery,M.D.,Board of Health
Bronson H.Waterman
John A.Calabro
William Morton
INCINERATOR COMMITTEE
C.Yardley Chittick,Chairman
Gifford R.Dean Clarence M.Flint
Earl R.McArthur Edward E.Tower
COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY ACQUISITION
OF THE AMMUNITION DEPOT PROPERTY UNDER ART-
ICLE 34,MARCH MEETING,1959
H.Kingsley Durant Harry H.Reed,Jr.
Albert Haberstroh John W.Shyne
George W.McLaughlin William D.Weeks
Walter K.Winchester
CONSERVATION COMMISSION -UNDER ARTICLE 34,
MARCH MEETING 1961
George W.Benedict,Chairman
Rosco Sherbrooke Cornelia H.White
Dr.Edward F.Woods Herbert B.Marsh
John F.Hubbard Robert D.Kilmarx
COMMITTEE OF THREE CITIZENS TO STUDY CON-
DITIONS EXISTING IN AARON RIVER AND WAYS AND
MEANS OF ALLEVL\TING SANITATION PROBLEMS
THEREIN AND IN THE VICIINITY THEREOF:SAID COM-
MITTEE TO REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AT A
FUTURE TOWN MEETING.
APPOINTED BY THE MODERATOR
UNDER ARTICLE 36,MARCH MEETING 1961
Robert C.Briggs,Chairman
George E.Haley Stewart S.Sargent
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JURY LIST -1964
Arc and,Mary
Axford,Edmund C.
Barry,James
Beaman,Elizabeth W.
Benedict,George W.
Blackmur,Martha D.
Broderick,George E.
Bryant,Katherine S.
Calderwood,Charles S.
Chapin,Margaret C.
Clarke,David W.
Collins,Eleanor
Congdon,Raymond
Conway,Frederick E.
Coyne,Robert P.
Crocker,George C.
Daunt,John F.
Dexter,Virginia C.
Edminster,Elizabeth
Edwards,Ethel R.
Fieri,Leo J.
Fortier,Edmund A.
Gent,Gerald R.
Gilman,Francis P.
Gormley,Jeanne T.
Grassie,Edward J.
Hagler,James A.
Heath,Melville Jr.
Infusino,Frank
Jordan,Robert C.
Kleinz,William L.Jr.
Lehr,Arthur L.
Livingston,Albert
Loughran,Francis P.Jr.
Mac Lure,Laurens
McAuliffe,Joan M.
McKinnell,D.James
Norman Todd Lane
456 Beechwood St.
29 Oak St.
63 Nichols Rd.
15 Whitehead Rd.
15 Beach St.
444 King St.
63A Summer St.
35 Clay Spring Rd.
76 Beach St.
75 Brewster Rd.
260 Jerusalem Rd.
3 Linden Circle
409 North Main St.
49 Highland Ave.
338 Jerusalem Rd.
12 Norman Todd Rd.
130 North Main St.
55 Sohier St.
344 King St.
5 Schofield Rd.
16 Margin Court
173 Hull St.
37 Norman Todd Rd.
44 Beach St.
104 Elm St.
133 North Main St.
34 Atlantic Ave.
282 Cedar St.
110 Atlantic Ave.
26 Atlantic Ave.
228 North Main St.
50 Linden Drive
85 Hull St.
183 Sohier St.
488 Jerusalem Rd.
10 Little Harbor Rd.
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McLellan,William J.
Murray,Mary Jeanette
Nor ling,Alfred H.
O'Brien,Florence L.
Oliver,Manuel F.
Palmiter,Elsa B.
Pimental,Victor H.
Pratt,Ruth A.
Reid,Enna L.
Rucker,Cason
Scobie,James P.
Scott,Kathryn B.
Scott,Musa C.
Sidney,Ellery C.S.
Smith,John L.
Smith,William F.
Sokolowski,Alice
Stonemetz,Harold C.I
Trask,Harry A.
Trayers,John W.
Wheeler,Richard P.
Wood,Frederic H.Jr.
Young,Clark N.Jr.
52 Smith Place
28 Margin St.
6 Black Horse Lane
15 Oak St.
104 Elm St.
27 Linden Circle
312 Beechwood St.
51 Gammons Rd.
23 Stockbridge St.
6 Woodland Drive
25 Border St.
21 Beach St.
82 Nichols Rd.
11 Stockbridge St.
234 King St.
35 Norfolk Rd.
33 Sohier St.
11 Holly Lane
55 Bancroft Rd.
447 Beechwood St.
255 South Main St.
68 Pleasant St.
9 Hammond Ave.
TOWN MEETING -March 7,1964
At the Annual Business Meeting held at the Ripley Road
School at 2:00 o'clock P.M.,March 7,1964,the following
articles were contained in the Warrant and acted upon as
recorded.
Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Se-
lectmen and sworn in by Town Clerk Charles A.Marks at
1:15 P.M.were Isabel Ainslie,Margaret Buckley,Mary
Fiori,Barbara Williams,Catherine D.Noonan,and Louise
M.Ahearn.
Tellers appointed by the Moderator and sworn in by the
Town Clerk at 1:55P.M.,were John L.Emery,Z.Thaxter
Lapham,Edward E.Tower and Frank E.Jason.
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The number of voters present as checked on the in-
coming voting lists was 691.
The meeting was opened at 2:15 P.M.by Moderator
Robert B.James and the Town Clerk proceeded to read
the call of the meeting.
The invocation was given by Rev.Earle B.Luscombe.
ARTICLE 1.VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,
that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and direct-
ed to appoint all Town Officers not required to be elected
by ballot.
ARTICLE 2.VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,
that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in
the Annual Town Report for the year 1963 be and hereby
are accepted.
ARTICLE 3.To hear the report of any committee
heretofore chosen and act thereon.
FIRE AND POLICE STATION COMMITTEE
The committee presented a report of progress.
VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,that the Fire
and Police Station Building Committee requests that the
Committee report be accepted and the Committee be con-
tinued due to some work that still remains.
SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMITTEE
VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,that a report of
progress of the School Facilities Committee be accepted
and the committee continued.
HARBOR DREDGING COMMITTEE
The Harbor Dredging Committee made a report of pro-
gress.
VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,that the com-
mittee report be accepted and the committee be continued.
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Transportation Committee made a report of pro-
gress.
VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,that the com-
mittee report be accepted and the committee be continued.
INCINERATOR COMMITTEE
The committee reported progress and the committee
be continued.
VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,that the com-
mittee report be accepted and the committee be continued.
AMMUNITION DEPOT COMMITTEE
The Ammunition Depot Committee reported progress.
VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,that the com-
mittee report be accepted and the committee be continued.
AARON BROOK COMMITTEE
The Aaron Brook Committee reported progress.
VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,that the -com-
mittee report be accepted and the committee be continued.
ARTICLE 4.To hear and act upon the report and rec-
ommendations of the Personnel Committee and to see if
the Town will vote to amend its Personnel Classification
By-Law Schedule by adopting,or amending and adopting
and inserting and substituting the following schedule for
the schedule heretofore adopted,or act on anything relating
thereto.
SCHEDULE PRINTED IN THE WARRANT
MOVED:that the report and recommendations of the
Personnel Committee with respect to amending the Person-
nel Classification By-Law Schedule be and hereby is accept-
ed and said By-Law hereby amended by inserting,adopting
and substituting the following schedule for the Schedule
heretofore adopted.
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VOTED:by a hand vote,that the motion on Article 4
be and hereby is amended by substituting under Salary
Schedule No.1 -1964 which reads
ANNUAL
Job Title
Patrolmen
Sergeant
Police Dept.
Police Chief
Pay
Group
Min.
Rate
1st.
Step
2nd.
Step
S9 4,950.00 5,100.00 5,250.00
Sll 5,475.00 5,650.00 5,825.00
S15 6,590.00 6,860.00 7,130.00
Max.
Rate
5,400.00
6,000.00
7,400.00
the following
ANNUAL
Job Title
Patrolmen
Sergeant
Police Dept.
Police Chief
Pay Min.
Group Rate
1st.
Step
2nd.
Step
S9 5,150.00 5,300.00 5,450.00
Sll 5,675.00 5,850.00 6,025.00
Majc.
Rate
5,600.00
6,200.00
S15 6,790.00 7,060.00 7,330.00 7,600.00
YES,303 NO,173
At this time the Personnel Board requested time to make
anewschedulefor pay raises for all Town employees.The
Moderator declared a short recess.The Personnel Board
reported that their meeting would take some time and the
Moderator decided to continue with the meeting by going to
Article 7.
ARTICLE 7.VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,
that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Selectmen,be
andhereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time
in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning
January 1,1964,and to issue a note or notes therefor,pay-
able within one year,and to renew any note or notes as may
be given for a period of less than one year in accordance
with Section 17,Chapter 44,General Laws.
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ARTICLE 8.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,that
the sum of $818.68 be and hereby is appropriated from avail-
able 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 9.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
$50,000.00 as the Assessors in their discretion may deter-
mine advisable
ARTICLE 10.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $20,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated
from available cash in the Treasury for the purpose of a
reserve fund.
ARTICLE 11.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $800.00 be and hereby is raised and appro-
priated for maintaining,during the ensuingyear,the mos-
quito control works as estimated and certified to by the
State Reclamation Board in accordance with Chapter 112
of the Acts of 1931.
ARTICLE 12.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote
that the Town of Cohasset join in a Mosquito Control Pro-
ject in conjunction with the City of Quincy and other Towns
joining therein including Hingham,Braintree,Hull,Wey-
mouth and Milton or any combination of them in accord-
ance with and authorized by the provisions of Chapter 252
of the General Laws as amended and the sum of $4,200,00
be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the purpose
of paying Cohasset's share thereof,the funds to be paid to
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the Massachusetts Reclamation Board in the discretion of
the Board of Selectmen if sufficient other municipalities
join to justify such action.
ARTICLE 13.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $1,025 be and hereby is raised and appro-
priated to be used with the balance of priorunexpended ap-
propriations for the Town's proportionate cost for the con-
trol of insect,vegetable and animal life in Straits Pondfor
1964 as advised by the State Reclaimation Board and as
provided by Chapter 557 of the Acts of 1955 as amended,
said appropriation to be made available for expenditure
provided the Town of Hull appropriates its share of money
for said purpose.
ARTICLE 14.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $15,000.OG be and hereby is appropriated
from free cash in the Treasury for the Stabilization fund.
ARTICLE 15.VOTED ujianimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $5,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated
from free cash in the Treasury for the dredging and im-
provement of Cohasset Harbor to supplement the present
balance of $20,000.00 whichis available for future Harbor
dredging and improvements and the committee be contin-
ued.
ARTICLE 16.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the Town assume liability in the manner provided by
Section29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws,as amended
by Chapters 516 and 524,Acts of 1950,for all damages
that may be incurred by work to be performed by the de-
partment of Public Works of Massachusetts for the im-
provements,development,maintenance and protection of
tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams,harbors,tide-
waters,foreshores,and shores along a public beach out-
side of Boston Harbor,including the Merrimack and Con-
necticut Rivers in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91
of the General Laws,and authorize the Selectmen to ex-
ecute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Com-
monwealth.
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ARTICLE 17.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $22,048.00 be and hereby is appropriated
from free cash in the Treasury for the use of the South
Shore Regional School District for 1964 to pay Cohasset^s
share of assessment for the South Shore Regional School
District.
ARTICLE 18.VOTED imanimously by a voice vote,
that the Conservation commission as authorized imder the
provisions of Chapter 40,Section 8C of the General Laws
(Ter.Ed.)as inserted by Chapter 223 of the Acts of 1957
and as accepted by Article 34 of the Warrant for the 1961
Town Meeting shall consist of seven members and that the
members of said commission shall be appointed by the
Selectmen.
ARTICLE 19.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from
Free Cash in the Treasury for the purpose of establishing
a Conservation Fund in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 40,Section 5 (51)
ARTICLE 20.To see if the Town will vote to amend
its existing Zoning By-Law by inserting at the end of Sec-
tion 4 a new paragraph E,as follows:
E.Protection of Natural Features.
1.Permit Required.
For the purpose of protecting and preserving
from despoliation the natural features and re-
sources of the Town,no obstruction of streams
or tidal rivers and no excavation and/or fill-
ing of any marsh,brook,pond or bog shall be
done except pursuant to a special permit there-
for issued by the Board of Appeals.No such
permit shall be issued unless the Board finds
that the proposed obstruction,excavation and/
or filling will not have a materially adverse effect
on the aforesaid purpose.
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2.Reference to Planning Board.
Within ten (10)days after receipt of the ap-
plication for such permit,the Board of Appeals
shall transmit a copy thereof to the Planning
Board,which may,in its discretion,investigate
the case and report in writing its recommenda-
tions to the Board of Appeals.The Board of
Appeals shall not take final action on such ap-
plication until it has received a report thereon from
the Planning Board,or imtil the Planning Board has
allowed forty-five (45)days to elapse after receipt of
such application without submission of a report.
MOVED,that the Town amend its existing Zoning By-
Law by inserting at the end of Section 4 a new paragraph
E,as follows:
E.Protection of Natural Features.
1.Permit Required.
For the purpose of protecting and preserving
from despoliation the natural features and re-
sources of the Town,no obstruction of streams
or tidal rivers and no excavation and/or filling
of any marsh,brook,pond or bog shall be done
except pursuant to a special permit therefor
issued by the Board of Appeals.No such per-
mit shall be issued unless the Board finds that
the proposed obstruction,excavation and/or filj-
ling will not have a materially adverse effect on
the afor said purpose.
2.Reference to Planning Board.
Withinfive (5)days after receipt of the applica-
tion for such permit,the Board of Appeals shall
transmit a copy thereof to the Planning Board
whichmay,in its discretion,investigate the case
and report in writing its recommendations to
the Board of Appeals.The Board of Appeals
shall not take final action on such application
until it has received a report thereon from the
Planning Board,or until the Planning Board has
allowed ten (10)days to elapse after receipt of
such application without submission of a report
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
UNDER ARTICLE 20
The Planning Board hereby submits the following final
report with recommendation to the Annual Town Meeting
on March 7,1964.Pursuant to and in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts
General Laws,the Planning Board held public hearing on
February 13,1964,on the proposed amendment to the ex-
isting Zoning By-Law contained in Article 20.
Based upon said public hearing the Planning Board un-
animously recommends the adoption of the amendment as
being consistant with the development of the natural re-
sources and the protection of the watershed resources of
the town.
COHASSET PLANNING BOARD
By Burtram J.Pratt,Chairman
VOTED,by a hand vote,in the affirmative.
YES -485 NO -18
ARTICLE 21.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $5,000.00 be and hereby is raised or ap-
propriated for the reconstruction and resurfacing and in-
stallation of necessary drainage on Beechwood Street west-
erly from Mill Lane.
ARTICLE 22.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $1,500.00 be and hereby is raised and ap-
propriated for the reconstruction and resurfacing of ex-
isting sidewalks in need thereof.
ARTICLE 23.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $6,000.00 be and hereby is raised and ap-
propriated for the reconstruction,resurfacing and install-
ation of necessary drainage on Oak Street.
ARTICLE 24.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $6,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated
for Maintenance of Highways under Chapter 90 of the Gen-
eral Laws and to meet said appropriation,$2,000.00 be
and hereby is appropriated from Free Cash in the Ti'ea-
sury to meet the Town's share thereof;to meet the State
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and County share thereof that the Treasurer,with the ap-
proval of the Selectmen,be and hereby is authorized to
borrow $4,000.00 by temporary loan and to issue a note
therefore in accordance with Section 6A,Chapter 44 of the
General Laws in anticipation of reimbursement from the
State and County of their share thereof.
ARTICLE 25.VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $16,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated
for Chapter 90 Highway Construction for Forest Avenue,
$4,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from Free Cash
in the Treasury to meet the Town^s share thereof;to meet
the State and County share thereof;that the Treasurer,
withthe approval of the Selectmen,be and hereby is author-
ized to borrow $12,000.00 by temporary loan and to issue
a note therefor in accordance with Section 6A,Chapter 44
of the General Laws in anticipation of reimbursement from
the State and County of their share thereof.
ARTICLE 26.VOTED:by a voice vote,that the sum
of $15,363.52 be and hereby is appropriated from funds
received or to be received from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts in accordance with Chapter 822,Acts of
1963,Section 5,for the resurfacing of sections of North
Main Street and South Main Street.
ARTICLE 27.VOTED by a voice vote,tha^this art-
icle be indefinitely postponed.
At this time the meeting returned to Article 4.
ARTICLE 4.VOTED:To hear and act upon the report
and recommendations of the Personnel Committee and to see
if the Town will vote to amend its Personnel Classifica-
tion By-Law Schedule by adopting,or amending and adopt-
ing and inserting and substituting the following schedule
for the schedule heretofore adopted,or act on anything re-
lating thereto.
VOTED by a voice vote,that the report and recom-
mendations of the Personnel Committee with respect to
further amending the Personnel Classification By-Law
Schedule be and hereby is accepted and said By-Law hereby
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amended by inserting,adopting and substituting the follow-
ing schedule for the schedule heretofore adopted.
HOURLY PAID JOBS
Schedule No.2 WAGE SCHEDULE 1964
Job Title Min.1st 2nd Max.
Rate Step Step Rate
Laborer,Hi -way,Tree,Moth Wl 1.80 .86 1.92 2.08
Town Commons Wl 1.80 .86 1.92 2.08
Supt.Town Dump Wl 1.80 .86 1.92 2.08
Supt.Woodside Cemetery Wl 1.80 .86 1.92 2.08
Laborer,Truck Driver W2 1.91 .97 2.03 2.20
Skilled Labor,Tree &Moth W3 2.02 2,.08 2.14 2.31
Utility Man,Water Dept.W4 2.12 2,.18 2.24 2.41
Pumping Station Operator W5 2.22 2..28 2.34 2.52
Heavy Equipment Operator W5 2.22 2..28 2.34 2.52
Working Foreman,Tree ;h6 2.30 2..36 2.42 2.60
&Moth W7 2.34 2,.40 2.46 2.63
Service Man,Water Dept.W8 2.37 2,.43 2.49 2.64
Working Foreman,Hi-way W8 2.37 2,.43 2.49 2.64
W9 2.43 2,.49 2.55 2.70
Working Foreman,Water WIO 2.52 2,.58 2.64 2.85
Dept.
SALARY SCHEDULE
Schedule No.1 Weekly 1964
Job Title Pay Group Min.1st 2nd Max.
Rate Step)Step Rate
Clerk,Water Dept.SI 40hrs.64.50 67.00 69.50 '73.33
Clerk-Typist,
Bd.of Assessors SI 20hrs.32.25 33.50 34.75 :36.66
S2 35hrs.59.00 61.50 64.00 (37.80
Clerk &Assistant
Accountant S3 35hrs.61.00 64.00 67.00 '71.33
Clerk &Assistant
Treasurer S3 35hrs.61.00 64.00 67.00 r71.33
Administrative Sec^y
for Bd.of Select.S3 35hrs.61.00 64.00 67.00 r71.33
S4 35hrs.63.75 67.00 70.25 r74.93'
S5 35hrs.67.75 71.00 74.25 78.90
Clerk,Bd.of Asses S6 35hrs.71.50 75.00 78.50 iB3.70
S7 35hrs.77.50 81.00 84.50 i39.67
Town Hall Custod^n S8 60hrs.92.00 95.50 99.00 108.70
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ANNUAL
Job Title
Patrolmen
Private,
Fire Dept.
Supt.Wire Dt.
Sergeat,
Police Dept.
Captain,
Fire Dept.
Deputy
Fire Dept.
Town Ace 't.
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Supt.Water
Dept.
Pay
Group
Min.
Rate
1st
Step
2ncl
Step
Max.
Rate
S9 5,150.00 5,300.00 5,450.00 5,600.00
S9 5,150.00 5,300.00 5,450.00 5,600.00
510 5,245.00 5,410.00 5,575.00 5,940.00
511 5,675.00 5,850.00 6,025.00 6,200.00
Sll 5,675.00 5,850.00 6,025.00 6,200.00
Sll 5,675.00 5,850.00 6,025.00 6,200.00
S12
S13
S14
S15
SI 5
5,830.
6,000.
6,190.
6,740,
6,740.
00 6,020.00
00 6,200.00
00 6,460.00
00 7,060.00
00 7,060.00
6,210.
6,400.
6,730.
7,330.
7,330,
00 6,600.00
00 6,800.00
00 7,380.00
00 7,600.00
00 7,600.00
S15 6,740.00 7,060.00 7,330.00 7,600.00
Schedule 3
PART TIME POSITION
1964
Job Title
Town flag &Clock
Lineman Electrician
Lineman Electrician -Unlicensed
Perkins Cemetery
Animal &Slaughter Insp.
Supt.Milliken-Bancroft Field
Clerk Veterans^Agent
Assist.Harbor Master
Registrars,Member
Harbor Master *
Sealer of Weights &Measures
Supt.of Moth Dept.
Veterans'Agent
Dentist
Constable Per Notice
$443 .00
2.67
2.34
2.08
277.06
360.00
830.00
100.00
194.00
194.00
487.00
4,005.00
830.00
1,954.00
11.00
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Intermittent Patrolmen 2.33
Election Officials 1.83
Election Warden 2.28
Casual Labor -Unskilled 1.60
Casual Labor -Skilled 2.08
Health Agent Per Day 24.80
Director of Civil Defense 310.50
ARTICLE 5.To hear and act upon the re-
port and recommendations of the Personnel Committee
with respect to salaries of the Town Elected Officials and
to see if the the Town will vote to accept said recommenda-
tions recommending and adopting,or amending and adopt-
ing the Schedule heretofore accepted and adopted,or act
on any thing relating thereto.
ARTICLE 5.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,that
the report and recommendations of the Personnel Com-
mittee with respect to salaries of the Town Elected Officials
be and hereby is accepted and the following Salary Schedule
for ElectedOfficials be and hereby is adopted,accepted and
substituted for the Schedule heretofore adopted.
SALARY SCHEDULE ELECTED OFFICIALS
(for Information Only -Not Subject to Compensation Plan)
Job Title 1964
Tree Warden
Town Clerk
Clerk,Board of Registrars
Highway Surveyor
Moderator
Town Collector
Town Treasurer
Board of Selectmen
Chairman
Member
Board of Assessors
Chairman
Member
Board of Welfare
Chairman
Member
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$L,917..00
1,.960..00
31..00
6,,334..00
150..00
5.,617..00
5.,993.,00
1,,100,,00
1,,000.00
1,,300.00
1,200.00
300.00
200.00
ARTICLE 6.To see if the Town will vote to
fix the salaries and compensation of Elected Officers,and
to see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropri-
ate,from available funds ,or otherwise,for the payment of
said salaries and compensation,payment of debt and inter-
est,and for charges,expenses,compensation,equipment
and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several Town De-
partments,for the ensuing year,and retroactive to Jan-
uary 1,1964.
MOVE,that this Article be considered,covered and
acted upon in one vote,that the sum of $1,934,239.60be
hereby is raised and appropriated,$29,471.00 for salar-
ies of elected Town Officers the same being fixed as follows,
in each case for the ensuing year,effective and retroac-
tive to January 1,1964,and until the Annual Town Meet-
ing in 1965,and $1,904,768.60 for interest,maturing debt,
charges,salaries,compensation,operations,maintenance,
equipment,outlays,capital and otherwise,and expenses
of the various departments,effective and retroactive as
aforesaid,being recommended in the case of appointed
officers and positions in all departments and all for the
purpose itemized in subdivisions No.1 to No.49 inclusive as
follows:
1 Moderator -Salary $150.00
la Advisory Committee
Salary and Wages 500.00
Expenses 425.00
lb Planning Board
Clerical Assistance 200.00
Expenses 380.00
Ic Personnel Committee
Expenses 125.00
Id Zoning Board of Appeals
Expenses 150.00
Ih Conservation Committee
Expenses 200.00
2 Selectmen -Salaries
Chairman $1,100.00
One Member 1 ,000.00
One Member 1,000.00 3,100.00
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10
10a
11
Selectmen -salaries cont.
Office Salaries 4,053.00
Expenses 846.00
Capital Outlay 125.00
Town Accountant
Salary 7,380.00
Office Salaries 5,554.99
Expenses 1,042.00
Out of State Travel 100.00
Town Treasurer
Salary 5,993.00
Office Salaries 4,016.63
Expenses 1,516.50
Out of State Travel 75.00
Town Collector
Salary 5,617.00
Office Salaries 1,325.00
Expenses 1,245.00
Assessors Salaries
Chairman 1,300.00
One Member 1,200.00
One Member 1,200.00 3,700.00
Office Salaries 6,802.85
Expenses 3,555.00
Capital Outlay 400.00
Law and Legal Counsel
Salary 3,000.00
Expenses 36.00
Town Clerk
Salary 1,960.00
Office Salaries 1,450.00
Expenses 975.00
Elections,Registrations &Town Meetings
Salaries &Wages 4,000.00
Expenses 3,114.00
Engineering
Services &Expenses 250.00
Town Hall
Salaries &Wages 6,125.00
Expenses 3,500.00
Capital Outlay 875.00
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12 Police Department
Chief's Salary 7,600.00
Regular and Intermittent Patrolmen
Salaries 76,136.30
Expenses 11,195.00
Capital Outlay 2,500.00
12a Out of State Travel 150.00
13 Fire Department
Chiefs Salary 7,600.00
Firefighters'Salaries 93,690.00
Call Men 6,375.00
Paid Holidays 3,215.00
Casual Labor &Fores Fires Wages 1,000.00
Expenses 10,400.00
Capital Outlay 566.00
13a Out of State Travel 100.00
13b Police &Fire Headquarters Bldg.Exp.3,700.00
14 Hydrant Services
Expenses 20,701.00
15 Wire Department
Superintendent's Salary 6,200.00
Wages 4,600.00
Expenses 3,181.00
Out of State Travel 100.00
16 Sealing of Weights and Measures
Salary 487.00
Expense 185.50
17 Insect Pest Control
Superintendent's Salary 4,005.00
Wages 4,667.20
Expenses 4,000.00
Capital Outlay 266.85
18 Tree Warden
Salary 1,917.00
Wages 5,847.20
Expenses 2,681.00
Capital Outlay 1 ,900.00
19 Civil Defense
Director's Salary 310.50
Expenses 1,000.00
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2 Board of Health General
Health Agent Services 3 ,877.00
Expenses 2,970.00
21 Dental Clinics for School Children
Salary 1,954.30
Expenses 250.00
21a District Nursing &other Nurse Services
Expenses 4,250.00
22 Inspection of Animals &Slaughtering
Salary 277.00
Expenses 25.00
23 Refuse and Garbage Disposal -Town Dump
Salary and Wages 5,428.32
Expenses 4,300.00
25 Highways General
Salary 6,334.00
Wages 34,914.00
Expenses 30,500.00
Capital Outlay 7 ,500.00
25a Land Damage Awards -Atlantic Ave.3,034.64
26 Snow and Ice Removal,Sanding Streets
Services and Expenses 30,000.00
27 Street Lighting
Expenses 17,049.00
28 Municipal Garage
Expenses 900.00
29 Harbor Maintenance
Salary and Wages 2,794.00
Expenses 1,755.00
30 Public Assistance
General Relief -Old Age Assistance -
Medical Aid for the Aged -Aid to Depen-
dent Children -Disability Assistance 72,000.00
Salaries
Chairman 300.00
One Member at 200.00
One Member at 200.00 700.00
Office Salaries and Expenses 4,246.00
32 Veterans'Services
Director's Salary 830.00
Office Salaries 830.00
Expenses 100.00
Assistance 10,000.00
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33 Schools -General Maintenance
Superintendent's Salary -Superintendent's
Expenses -Teachers'Salaries -Janitors'
Wages -Clerical Salaries -Capital Outlay
Expenses 886,589.32
33a School Lunches
Salaries and Expenses 16,321.00
33b Schools -Out of State Travel
Expenses 1,100.00
33c Schools -Maintenance of State-Aided
Vocational Education
Expenses 710.00
34 Libraries -General Maintenance
Expenses 31,640.00
35 Town Commons and Parks
Salaries and Wages 5,220.00
Expenses 825.00
35a Recreation Committee
Salaries and Wages 1,500.00
Expenses 2,007.00
Capital Outlay 175.00
39 Memorial Day and other Celebrations 1,000.00
39a Retirement Fund -To County System 23,446.05
Non-Contributory Pensions 4,800.00
39b Damages to persons and Personal
Property and Indemnification 600.00
39f Municipal Insurance and Surety Bonds 20,571.00
39g Employees'Group Insurance 17,716.00
40 Town Reports 2,025.00
41 Permanent Street Bounds _Setting off 500.00
42 Unclassified and Miscellaneous 833.00
44 Town Buildings
Expenses 2,400.00
Capital Outlay 700.00
45 Parking Places -Maintenance 700.00
46 Water Department
Superintendent's Salary 7,600.00
Salaries and Wages 33,785.80
Expenses 27,215.00
Employees'Group Insurance 3,000.00
Interest on Debt 3,846.25
Maturing Debt 25,000.00
Out of State Travel 100.00
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47 Cemeteries
Superintendent's Compensation 3,997.20
Wages 1,266.00
Expenses 656.00
Capital Outlay 700.00
Veterans Graves 1,600.00
48 Interest
School Debt 30,533.50
Police &Fire Hqtrs.6,355.00
Anticipation of Revenue 6,250.00
49 Maturing Debt
School Debt 129,000.00
Police &Fire Hdqtrs.15,000.00
MOVED AND VOTED,that $1,500.00 be added to Sub-
division 6 of Article 6,that expenses appropriation of the
Assessors Dept.making a total in this Section of $3,555.00
VOTED,by a voice vote,that this Article be consider-
ed,covered and acted upon in one vote,that the sum of
$1,934,239.60 be hereby raised and appropriated,
$29,471.00 for salaries of elected Town Officers the same
being fixe das follows,in each case for the ensuing year,eff-
ective and retroactive to January 1 ,1 964 ,and until the An-
nual Town Meeting in 1965,and $1,904,768.60 for interest,
maturing debt,charges,salaries,compensation,opera-
tions,maintenance,equipment,outlays,capital and other-
wise,and expenses of the various departments,effective
and retroactive as aforesaid,being recommended in the
case of appointed officers and positions in all departments
and all for the purpose itemized in subdivisions No.Ito
No.49 inclusive.
Moved and voted,at 5:30 P.M.that this meeting be ad-
journed until Monday,March 9,1964 at 7:45 P.M.
MONDAY,MARCH 9,1964
Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the
Selectmen and sworn in by the Town Clerk reported for
work at 7:00 o'clock P.M.Margaret V.Marks and Nancy
W.Snowdale replaced Mary Fiori and Isabel Ainslie.
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The Moderator opened the meeting at 8:00 P.M.The
number of voters present as checked on the incoming vot-
ing lists was 695.
ARTICLE 28.To hear and act upon the re-
port of the Public Sewerage System Study Committee and
to see if the Town will vote
:
(a)to accept Chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962 entitled,
"An Act authorizing the Town of Cohasset to Con -
struct and Operate a System or Systems of Sewer-
age and Sewerage Disposal.
(b)To consider and act on the question of construc-
tion and operation of all or any part of a system or
systems of sewerage as provided in said Chapter
65 of the Acts of 1962.
(c)to determine whether it shall pay the whole or a
portion of the cost of said system or systems of
sewerage and sewage disposal,and if a portion,
what proportion.
(d)to determine by which method or methods permit-
ted by General Laws relative to assessment,ap-
portionment,division,reassessment,abatement or
collection any remaining portion of said cost not
borne by the town shall be provided for.
(e)to raise and or appropriate a sufficient sum of
money for any or all of said purposes and for con -
struction and operation of all or any part of said
system or systems of sewerage or sewage dis-
posal as provided in said Chapter 65 of the Acts of
1962:determined how said money shall be raised,
whether by transfer from available funds,taxation,
by borrowing or otherwise.
(f)that the Water Commissioners shall act as a Board
of Sewer Commissioners.
(g)or what other or further action it will talke rela-
tive thereto.
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MOVED,that Chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962 entitled
"An Act Authorizing the Town of Cohasset to construct and
operate a system or systems of Sewerage arid Sewage Dis-
posal"be and hereby is accepted,and that in accordance
with Section 3 of Chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962 the Water
Commissioners shall act as a Board of Sewer Commis -
sioners.
The Moderator called for a yes and no vote and the vote
was in doubt.
The Moderator then called for a hand vote and the mo-
tion was defeated YES,273 to NO,349.
MOVED,thatthe Public Sewerage System Study Comm-
ittee be continued.
Ahandvote was called when the voice vote was in doubt.
The hand vote was in the affirmative.
YES,367 to NO,224.
ARTICLE 29.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that this article be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 30.VOTED:by a voice vote,that the sum
of $1,200.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for
the purpose of paying the Town's share of the cost of a sur-
vey and report of a soil inventory for Cohasset,including
purchase of extra copies of the report and the map based
on aerial photographs.
ARTICLE 31.VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,
that this article be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 32.VOTED by a voice vote,that the sum of
$250.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the
installation of and furnishing of water service to a new and
additional fire hydrant on Windy Hill Road,
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ARTICLE 33.MOVED,that the sum of $11,650.00 be
and hereby is appropriated from water surplus to purchase
pumping station equipment,meter testing equipment,and
booster pumping station.
AMENDMENT BY Mr.O^Toole.
MOVED,that Article 33 be amended to include making
of an up to date water supply plan for the town by a con-
sulting engineering firm,and that $2,000.00 be appro-
priated for this purpose from water surplus.
Defeated by a Voice Vote
Main motion voted by a voice vote in the affirmative.
ARTICLE 34.VOTED by a voice vote,that the sum
of $250.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for
the installation of and furnishing of water service to a new
and additional fire hydrant at the corner of Forest Avenue
and Old Coach Road.
ARTICLE 35.VOTED by a voice vote,that the pro-
visions of Chapter 478 of the Acts of 1963 which act author-
izes increasing the amoimts of pensions and retirement
allowances payable to certain former public employees be
and hereby are accepted.
ARTICLE 36.VOTED by a voice vote,that the pro-
visions of Chapter 40,section 6 J of the General Laws
(Ter.Ed.)as most recently added by Chapter 190 of the
Acts of 1963 which act authorizes municipalities to appro-
priate money for the purchase of stormy weather work
clothes for persons working for department performing
services like public works department be and hereby are
accepted.
ARTICLE 37.VOTED by a voice vote,that the pro-
visions of Chapter 130,section 8 A and section 2 of the
General Laws (Ter.Ed.)as most recently added by Chap-
ter 383 of the Acts of 1963 which is an act relative to the
enforcement of certain marine fisheries laws by police
officers be and hereby are accepted.
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ARTICLE 38.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD UNDER ARTICLE 38
The Planning Board hereby submits the following
final report with recommendations to the Annual Town
Meeting on March 7,1964.
Pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable
provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General
Laws,the Planning Board held a public hearing on Feb-
ruary 13,1964 on the proposed amendments to the exist-
ing Zoning By-Law contained in Article 38.
Based upon said public hearing the Planning Board
believes that clarification of the provisions relative to non
conforming and temporary uses and the addition of a section
relative to reduction of occupied lots are both necessary
and desirable,and imanimously recommends the adoption
of the amendment.
BURTRAM J.PRATT,
Chairman
COHASSET PLANNING BOARD
ARTICLE 38.VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,
that the Town amend its existing Zoning By-Law by de-
leting the provisions of Section 2 in their entirety and sub-
stituting therefor a new Section 2 as follows:
SECTION 2.NON-CONFORMING &TEMPORARY USES.
A.Buildings and Uses already in Existence.
Any lawful building or structure,or use of a building,
structure or land,existing on the effective date of this
By-Law or any amendment thereto which does not comform
to the provisions thereof may be continued without expan-
sion unless and until abandoned.A non-conforming use
which has been discontinued for more than three years
shall be deemed to have been abandoned.
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B.Change of Non-Conforming Use.
The Board of Appeals may authorize by special per-
mit a non-conforming use of a building,structure,or land
to be changed to a specified use not substantially different
in character or in its effect on the vicinity.
C.Extension or Alteration of Non-Conforming Building
or use.
The Board of Appeals may authorize by special per-
mit a non-conforming use of a building,structure,or land
to be extended or a non-conforming building to be struct-
urally altered or enlarged,provided that such extension ,
alteration,or enlargement;(i)will not have a material
adverse effect on the value of land and buildings in the
neighborhood,or be detrimental to the normal use of ad-
jacent property;and (ii)will not be injurious or dangerous
to the public health,or hazardous because of traffic con-
gestion or other reasons.
D.Restoration of Non-Conforming Buildings.
A building or structure devoted to a non-conforming
use (whether in whole or in part)and a building or struc-
ture non-conforming as to height,setback,yards or other
provisions,may,if damaged,destroyed or torn down,
be repaired or reconstructed within the same portion of
the lot and used as before,provided that such repair or
reconstruction is substantially completed within three years
of the date of the damage,destruction,or razing.
E.Temporary Uses.
In any district,the Board of Appeals may authorize
by special permit a temporary building,structure,or use
not in conformity with the provisions of this By-Law,pro-
vided that such use will not be detrimental or injurious to
persons,property or improvements in the vicinity and the
Town.Such authorization shall not be for more than one
year at a time nor be extended over more than a total of
three years (whether or not consecutive).
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And Insert at the end of SECTIONS entitled,AREA
REGULATIONS,the following:
D.Reduction of Occupied Lots.
No lot on which a building is heretofore or hereafter
placed in any district shall be reduced or changed in size
or shape,nor the building moved or changed,so that the
building or lot fails to comply with the lot area,frontage
coverage,setback,year or other provisions of this By-
Law applicable to said lot or to the construction or locat-
ion of said building on said lot.This prohibition shall not
apply,however,when a portion of a lot is taken or con-
veyed for a public purpose,nor shall this prohibition apply
to a division of a lot on which more than one dwelling is
placed at the effective date of this By-Law,so that one
such dwelling is on each lot resulting from such division.
ARTICLE 39.VOTED:by a hand vote,that the sum
of $2,500.00 be andhereby is raised and appropriated for
the completion of Veterans Memorial Park situated at the
junction of Summer Street and Border Street including but
not restricted to erecting a flag pole,installing a memo-
rial plaque,installing walks,landscaping and purchasing
benches,and that the Board of Selectmen be and is here-
by authorized to contract on behalf of the Town in all
matters necessary or expedient to accomplish the same
and matters incidental thereto.
YES,294:NO,57.
ARTICLE 40.VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote,
that the sum of $6,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated
and transferred from the sale of Cemetery Lots Fund;
Woods ide for the improvement of Woodside Cemetery
including filling,grading and installing of a 2 face fixed
stone wall approximately 470 feet long to match existing
stone wall.
ARTICLE 41.VOTED:by a voice vote,that the sum
of $5,000.00 be andhereby is raised and appropriated for
removal of the existing wood pier and piling,(for excava-
38
ting near existing stone pier,for reinforcing the west end
of the existing stone pier and for repairing the collapsed
stone wall at the shore end of the pier on its south side all
at Government Island.
ARTICLE 42.MOVED:that the Town will raise and/
or appropriate the sum of $4,295.00 for the purchase and
installation of 484 seating capacity Steel Frame Portable
Bleachers for Mil liken-Bancroft Field.
Motion defeated by a voice vote.
ARTICLE 43.VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote
that this article be indefinitely postponed.
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ARTICLE 44.VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote
that this article be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 45.VOTED:by a voice vote,that the
Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to lease
or enter into another occupation agreement with the Coha-
sset Sportsmen's Association,Inc.,upon such terms,
conditions and restrictions as the Board of Selectmen may
deem in the best interests of the Town a certain parcel of
land containing 95,087 square feet of land situated on the
Southerly side of Chief Justice Cushing Way,said land
being bounded:
Northerly -by the southerly side line of Chief Justice
Cushing Way,Four Hundred Fifty-Two and 30/100
(452.30)feet:
Westerly -by Lot B shown on the plan hereinafter mention-
ed,three Hundred Eighty-Four and 28/100 (384.28)feet:
Southeasterly -by land of the Trustees of Public Reserva-
tions,Three Hundred Ninety-Five and 41/100 (395.41)
feet;and:
Easterly -by land of the United States of America,known
as United States Navy Ammunition Depot:
The above described parcel is shown as Lot C on apian
entitled "Plan of Lots,Chief Justice Cushing Way,Cohas-
set,Mass.,"dated June 6,1961,by Lewis W.Perkins
and Son,Engineers,Hingham,Mass.,on file in the Office
of the Cohasset Town Clerk.
ARTICLE 46.VOTED:by a hand vote,that the sum
of $3,755.06 be and hereby is raised and appropriated to
pay the following unpaid bills of 1963:
Concern Department Amount
Barrow Marine Repairs Fire Dept.-Capital
Outlay $133.83
Allan R.Wheeler,Inc.Highways General
Expenses 1,996.58
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Concern Department Amount
Whiting Milk Company Schools -Lime he s 1,224.65
Clark Chatterton Recreation Committe
Expenses 400.00
$3,755.06
YES,312:No,18.
VOTED:unanimously by a voice vote at 10:45 P.M.
,
that this meeting be adjourned.
CHARLES A.MARKS,
Town Clerk
TOWN ELECTION -March 14,1964
The Polls were opened at 8:00 A.M.by Moderator
Robert B.James.Proceeded to vote for Town Officers
on the Official Ballot.
The total number of ballots cast was 1837.
ing vote was declared.
The follow-
SELECTMAN
(for three years)
Burtram J.Pratt 778
Helen E.Scripture 1019
Blanks 40
TREASURER
(for three years)
David E.Truesdell 1626
Scattering 3
Blanks 208
ASSESSOR TOWN COLLECTOR
(for three years)(for three years)
Burtram J.Pratt 774 Gordon E.Flint 1627
Helen E.Scripture 1019 Blanks 210
Blanks 44
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
(for three years)
Burtram J.Pratt 765
Helen E.Scripture 1026
Scattering 1
Blanks 45
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
(for three years
Edmund C.Axford 613
Lot E.Bates 1183
Paul M.Donovan 1055
Scattering 3
Blanks 820
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BOARD OF HEALTH
(for three years)
Rene G.Chiasson 1472
Scattering 10
Blanks 355
TRUSTEES FOR COHASSET
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
(for three years)
John Bishop 1458
Walter H.Lillard 1406
Richard B.Singer 1353
Scattering 5
Blanks 1289
PLANNING BOARD
(for five years)
Lawrence D.Ainslie 1521
Scattering 1
Blanks 315
WATER COMMISSIONER
(for three years)
Eustis A.James 640
John Francis O^Toole 342
Robert G.Pyne 774
Blanks 81
WATER COMMISSIONER
(for two years)
Arthur L.Clark 1248
Leo S.Kurtz 522
Scattering 1
Blanks 66
RECREATION COMMITTEE
(for five years)
Robert J.Hall 1568
Scattering 1
Blanks 268
CHARLES A.MARKS,
Town Clerk
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY -April 28,1964
The Polls were opened at 12:00 Noon,
vote for candidates on the official ballots.
Proceeded to
At 8:00 o'clock P.M.the Polls were closed.The
Ballot Boxes registered 665,the Ballot Check List at Ent-
rance had 665 names checked and the Ballot Check List
at Exit had 665 names Checked.
The following vote was declared:
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Two hundred fifty nine ballots cast
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DELEGATESAT LARGE TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION
John F.Albano 63
Ruth M.Batson -66
John S.Begley 64
J.William Bel anger 71
Francis X.Bellotti 155
Thomas J.Buckley 108
William T.Buckley 91
James A.Burke 113
John P.S.Burke 75
Garrett H.Byrne 102
Robert V.Cauchon 69
Bernard Cohen 69
John F.Collins 125
John W.Costello 73
James J.Craven,Jr.78
John F.X.Davoren 69
Harry Delia Russo 69
John T.Dias 64
Gerard F.Doherty 98
John Thomas Driscoll 115
William P.Driscoll 71
Howard W.Fitzpatrick 97
Mary L.Fonseca 71
A.Frank Foster 69
Foster Furcolo 104
Edward P.Gilgun 64
William Hartigan 69
James W.Hennigan,Jr.87
John B.Hynes 139
Walter J.Kelliher 70
George V.Kenneally,Jr.77
Edward M.Kennedy 172
Robert Francis Kennedy 137
Daniel M.Keyes,Jr.65
Ida R.Lyons 69
Torbert H.Mac Donald 136
Timothy A.Mantalos 66
Norman Mason 62
Edward J.McCormack,Jr.139
John W.McCormack 132
Patrick J.McDonough 101
Nicholas P.Morrissey 68
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Daniel F.O^Brien 86
Thomas P.O'Neill,Jr.115
Endicott Peabody 134
Francis G.Poitrast 65
Charles V.Ryan,Jr.63
Benjamin A.Smith 102
Edward J.Sullivan 77
Sherwood J.Tarlowe 60
Balcom S.Taylor 57
Betty Taymor 62
John F.Thompson 79
James A.Williams 60
Kevin H.White 163
Thomas J.White 82
Francis E.Kelly 1
Charles Regan 1
James E.Sullivan 1
Kevin V.Boyle 3
John J.Connelly 3
Blanks 10,006
ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE TO THE NATIONAL
CONVENTION
Samuel H.Beer 57
Margaret M.Breen 58
William F.Brewin 50
Thomas P.Broderick 59
James F.Burke 73
Joseph C.Casdin 49
Charles N.Collates 59
Joseph A.DeGuglielmo 65
Henry C .Donnelly 56
Donald J.Dowd 52
Rubin Epstein 51
John T.Farrell 56
Joseph F.Feeney 67
William J.Foley,Jr.80
Charles J.Hamilton 54
John E.Harrington,Jr.63
Charles V.Hogan 58
Lester S.Hyman 54
Carl R.Johnson 57
44
Frank H.Kelleher 60
Edward King 53
Philip Kramer 58
Edward Krock 46
Lawrence R.Laughlin 53
James P.Laughlin 53
Edward C.Maher 55
Vincent Mannering 57
Francis V.Mater a 55
James R.Mclntyre 68
Dennis L.McKenna 55
Paul C.Menton ^62
Dace J.Moore 59
Edward S.Moss 47
Bernard T.Moynihan 54
Paul V.Mullaney 53
George F.O'Meara,Jr.51
James R.Purdy 47
Robert H.Quinn 60
Earl J.Riley 44
Anthony M.Scibelli 48
Bernard Solomon 50
Daniel M.Walsh,Jr.59
Albert H.Zabriskie 47
Blanks 8,725
DISTRICT DLE GATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION
DISTRICT 12
Edmund Dines 125
Antone L.Silva 123
Blanks 207
ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION
DISTRICT 12
James H.Smith 120
Theophile Jean DesKoches 119
Blanks 279
STATE COMMITTEE NORFOLK &PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
(One Man)
Chester L.Boyle 36
Daniel F.Feath-^^ston,Jr.119
45
Charles E.Gould 8
Frank J.McGee 12
Thomas K.Rober 2
John F.Sheehan 42
Blanks 40
STATE COMMITTEE NORFOLK &PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
(One Woman)
Ellen A.Callanan 13
Yolanda M.Colombo 5
Eleanor C.Dineen 21
Theresa L.Meaney .48
Carmella Molla 11
Mary Richard!8
Loretta B.Welch 74
Blanks 79
TOWN COMMITTEE
Group 1 (25)
William A.Singer 107
Van R.Sidney 98
Rocco F.Laugelle 131
John F.Daunt 125
Katherine M.Hagler 117
Ralph Perroncello 122
Winifred E.Greene 103
John F.Greene 116
Kathleen T.Happenny 98
Francis Patrick Oilman 113
John S.Elliot 106
Eugene Sullivan 102
Barbara C.Elliot 123
John F.Elliot 121
Herbert Williams Jr.109
Barbara A.Williams 102
Ann E.Leonard 115
Genevieve K.O'Hayre 102
Frank O.Pattison 112
William H.Rear don 120
Arthur W.Hunt 105
Robert E.Block 96
Leo J.Happenny 88
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William H.Marsden 109
GROUP 2
Roger B.Coulter 102
Clinton T.Crolius 85
Edwin A.Young 84
Roberta B.Mendlovitz 77
David C.Whipple 80
John P.Grayken 90
William D.Crosby 90
Jeanne Marie DeGiacomo 92
Daniel F.Feather ston,Jr.92
Rya W.Feather ston 86
Daniel O^Connell 85
Mary C.O^Connell 83
Phylis R.Grayken 85
Blanks 2,578
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
Lj^ndon B.Johnson 137
Robert F.Kennedy 24
Henry Wallace 4
Edward Kennedy 7
Frank Lauche 1
Shyne 1
Stermen 1
Richard Nixon 1
Herbert Humphrey 2
Philip A.Hart 1
Blanks 80
VICE PRESIDENTS
Robert Kennedy 6
Robert Shriver 1
Herbert Hiunphrey 1
Blanks 251
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
Four hundred six
DELEGATES AT LARGE TO THE NATIONAL
CONVENTION
Leverett Saltonstall 284
Edward W.Brooke 278
Joseph William Martin,Jr.262
John A.Volpe 268
Richard F.Treadway 258
Mary R.Wheeler 260
Georgia E.Ireland 255
Christian A.Herter 275
Bruce Crane 256
George C.Lodge 277
GROUP 2
Michael Robbins 29
JackE.Molesworth 29
Paul J.Kelley 26
Be mice L.Beckwith 25
Raymond F.Friesecke 22
Daniel J.Carmen 26
J.Lawrence McCarthy 25
Shepard A.Shunt 23
Elliot K.Slade,Jr.26
Marshal G.Sade 24
Blanks 1,132
GROUP 1
ALTERNATE DELEGATES
Philip A.Graham 259
Elmer C.Nelson 252
Hastings Keith 266
Philip K.Allen 256
Margaret M.Heckler 258
Russell G.Simpson 253
James H.Henderson 253
Irene K.Thresher 252
Sidney Q.Curtiss 256
Richard E.Mastrangelo 249
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GROUP 2
Gerrald A.Gibbin 25
Joseph Alan Mac Kay 22
Raymond F.Walsh 22
Robert J.Gilkie 22
Dorothy E.Graham 27
Sylvia G.Sanders 23
Frederick J.Mahony,Jr.23
Jack A.Wilson 24
Thomas J.Barry 26
Gerald G.Aronsky 23
Blanks 1,269
DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION
DISTRICT 12
Group 1
Raymond Tschaen 73
Donald P.Tulloch 77
Group 2
Donald W.Nicholson 55
Howard W.Young 53
Group 3
Allan F.Jones 171
Alfred R.Shrigley 183
Not Grouped
Leonard E.Perry 11
Blanks 189
ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION
DISTRICT 12
Group 1
John Chuckran 70
Esther C.Tsiknas 66
Group 2
Herbert C.Chase,Jr.53
Leona Br omwe 11 Jones 56
49
Group 3
Earl L.Hoi den
Mark F.Limont
163
169
Not Grouped
Edward D.Hicks
Blanks
7
228
STATE COMMITTEE NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH
DISTRICT
(one man)
John D.Lindsay
George F.Pearson
Blanks
232
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134
STATE COMMITTEE NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
DISTRICT
(one woman)
Alice F.Gretsch 241
Blanks 165
TOWN COMMITTEE
(35)
William D.Weeks 339
Thomas F.Clark 325
Edward E.Tower 337
James B.Taylor 311
Oliver S.Hawes 288
Helen B.Hubbard 316
Eric G.Pearson 312
Grace R.Tuckerman 324
William T.Ryan 308
Louis F.Eaton 316
Nathaniel Hurwitz 326
Mary Jeanette Murray 325
Nancy T,Harrington 315
Charles W.Waaser 313
Paula Logan 335
Arthur Taft Mahoney 316
David E.Place 329
Burtram H.Pratt 339
Ira B.P.Stoughton,Jr.327
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RECOUNT -September 24,1964
The recount of votes for Representative in General
Court,1st Plymouth District was held at the Town Hall
at 7:00 P.M.
At 8:50 P.M.the following vote was declared:
Francis Patrick Oilman 253
Joseph W.MacDonald 141
Thomas F.White 42
Blanks 28
Total Votes cast 464
CHARLES A.MARKS,
Town Clerk
STATE ELECTION
November 3,1964
The Warden opened the polls at 8:00 A.M .after examin-
ing the ballot boxes,all three registered 0000.Proceeded
to vote on official ballot.
At 8:00 P.M.the polls were closed by the Warden,
The Ballot boxes totaled 3,230,the Ballot Check list at
entrance had 3,230 names checked,and the Ballot Check
list at exit had 3,230 names checked.Of this total,190
were absentee ballots,so that 3,040 voted in person and
190 by absent vote.
The following vote was declared:
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ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Goldwater and Miller 1264
Hass and Blomen 6
Johnson and Humphrey 1850
Munn and Shaw 11
Lodge 2
Rockefeller 1
Blanks 96
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Edward M.Kennedy 1673
Howard Whitmore,Jr.1483
Lawrence Gilfedder 2
Grace F.Luder 2
Blanks 32
GOVERNOR
Francis X.Bellotti 903
John A.Volpe 2243
Francis A.Votano 1
Guy S.Williams 7
Peabody 3
Blanks 35
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JohnW.Costello 860
Elliot L.Richardson 2264
Edgar E.Gaudet 1
Prescott E.Grout 4
Blanks 63
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Edward W.Brooke 2551
James W.Hennigan,Jr.579
Willy N.Hogseth 3
Howard B.Rand 5
Blanks 54
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Lee G.Timpany 310
John H.Winters 329
Frederick H.Wood 315
Eve B.Alexander 316
Peter Hoi den Greenman 314
William R.Hooper 309
Albert M.Sencabaugh 313
Arthur L.Clark 317
Edward F.Woods 319
Lot E.Bates 326
Hatherly L.Souther 324
Edmund C.Axford 311
Edward F.Marshall 306
JohnK.McNabb 303
Barbara Treat 307
Blanks 3,390
PRESIDENTIAL PREl^'ERENCE
Nelson Rockefeller 7
Barry Goldwater 27
Henry Cabot Lodge 271
Richard Nixon 12
George Romney 4
Lyndon B.Johnson 1
Margaret Chase Smith 1
Robert Kennedy 2
Sc rant on 15
George Lodge 3
Stanton 1
John Lodge 1
Blanks 61
CHARLES A.MARKS,
Town Clerk
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SECRETARY
Kevin H.White 1687
Wallace B.Crawford 1413
Fred M.Ingersoll 3
Julia B.Kohler 7
Blanks 82
TREASURER
Robert Q.Crane 1235
Robert C.Hahn 1827
Warren C.Carberg 5
Arne A.Sortell 7
Blanks 118
AUDITOR
Thaddeus Buczko 1060
Elwynn J.Miller 1956
John Charles Hedges 22
Ethelbert L.Nevens 9
Blanks 145
CONGRESSMAN
Hastings Keith 2188
Alexander Byron 910
Blanks 94
COUNCILLOR
Chris Byron 2055
Nicholas W.Mitchell 923
Blanks 214
SENATOR
Gerard F.Lane 552
William D.Weeks 2599
Blanks 41
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Lester J.Gates 2294
Thomas F.White 822
Blanks 76
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CLERK OF COURTS
Willis A.Neal 2045
John P.Concannon 995
Blanks 152
REGISTER OF DEEDS
L.Thomas Shine 2210
Benjamin Rudner 820
Blanks 162
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Russell T.Bates 2027
Frank C.Bates,III 1659
James J.Collins 886
George B.McDonald 882
Blanks 930
QUESTION NO.1
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the
constitution summarized below which was approved by the
General Court in a joint session of the two branches held
March 29,1961,received219 votes in the affirmative and
26 in the negative,and in a joint session of the two branches
held May 8,1963,received 244 votes in the affirmative
and 14 in the negative ?
YES:2463
NO:382
BLANKS:347
QUESTION NO.2
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the
constitution summarized below which was approved by the
General Court in a joint session of the two branches held
July 18,1962,received 238 votes in the affirmative and
1 in the negative,andina joint session of the two branches
held May 8,1963,received 246 votes in the affirmative
and 2 in the negative ?
55
YES:2634
NO:168
BLANKS:390
QUESTION NO.3
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the
constitution summarized below which was approved by the
General Court in a joint session of the two branches held
March 29,1961,received 251 votes in the affirmative and
in the negative,andinthe joint session of the two branches
held May 8,1963 received 252 votes in the affirmative
and 3 in the negative ?
YES:2302
NO:419
BLANKS:471
QUESTION NO.4
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the
constitution summarized below which was approved by the
General Court in a joint session of the two branches held
July 18,1962,received 220 votes in the affirmative and
24 in the negative,and in a joint session of the two branch-
es held May 8,1963,received 258 votes in the affirmative
and 1 in the negative ?
YES:2505
NO:227
BLANKS:460
QUESTION NO.5
LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below which was
disapproved in the House of Representatives by a vote of
109 in the affirmative and 109 in the negative and was dis-
approved in the Senate by a vote of 16 in the affirmative
and 20 in the negative?
56
YES:2150
NO:683
BLANKS 359
QUESTION NO.6
LAW SUBMITTED UPON RE FE RE NDUM AFTER PASSAGE
Do you approve of a law summarized below which was
approved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 180
in the affirmative and 40 in the negative and was approved
in the Senate by a vote of 28 in the affirmative and 5 in
the negative ?
YES:1077
NO:1605
BLANKS:510
QUESTION NO.7
A.Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town)for
the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky,rum,
gin,malt beverages,wines and all other alcoholic bev-
erages)?
YES:2245
NO:578
BLANKS:369
B.Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town)for
the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and
beer,ale and all other malt beverages)?
YES:2188
NO:530
BLANKS:474
C.Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town)for
the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages,
so called,not to be drunk on the premises?
YES:2314
NO:447
BLANKS:431
CHARLES A.MARKS
^Town Clerk
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DEATHS FOR THE YEAR 1964
Date Name
January
1 Mary Perry
5 Lloyd W.Snow dale
6 Elizabeth J.Daley (McMorrow)
15 Nellie Belle Stoddard (Bates)
15 Margaret J.Killeen
February
14 Ellen Sutcliffe
19 Julia Moriarty
20 Ida Leora Robbins
20 Malcolm Sawyer Emery
27 William C.Wigmore
28 Dudley Joseph Mulrenin,Jr.
March
2 Henry Arthur Rattenbury
6 Charles Chase Wilson
27 Martin Joseph O'Toole
27 Dorothy Tower Calderwood
April
16 Mary Loretta Donahue 83
May
3 Sarah Otis Ayres
3 Kenneth Dow Ketchum
8 Albert Hobbs Seaver
15 Harriet F.Chappell
29 Atle Burch Suhrland
June
2 Bridget Frances Dion
4 Frank Silvia Fratus
Y.M.D.
93
37 8 16
88 1
75 1 23
78
80 11
88
87 16
62 2 12
59 2 15
59 8 19
52 2 6
80 4 7
72 3 3
38 4 2
89 3 22
81 9 3
87 10 19
84 4 22
78 2 27
89 1 6
68 10 12
69
Date Name
June
11 Ernest Sidney Hill
14 Rene Onwood
19 Geraldine I.Donoghue
20 Fanny Vedeler
July
1 Minnie Elizabeth Dyer
3 Michael John Kenney
7 Anne Josephine Matz
8 Sarah Margaret McNeil
15 Christina Elanor Zanney
26 Rocco Froio
27 Sigmund Herzog
29 Jane Haven
Y.M.D.
August
15 Evelyne B.Loser (Kelley)
16 Winfred M.Rooney
17 Louis Joseph O'Malley
September
9 Elizabeth M.Norton (Sadler)
9 Mary Theresa Howe
16 Roscoe A.Bowser .
October
8 Harry James Harrington,Jr.
30 Alice M.Horigan
November
2 Orla Josephine Thaxter
13 Theodore M.Logan
16 Wilbur W.Rowell
21 Elizabeth Fisher
December
4 John E.Mesquita
23 Horatio Williams Beal
83 8 3
73 8 21
78 10 19
88 8 19
84 6 10
11 18
67
86 7 7
65 4 17
57
85 1 19
76 6 18
58 3 9
89
57 4 7
48
81 11 14
76 15
54
64 6 17
69 11 1
77
74 9 11
83 8 14
75
75 3 22
70
VITAL STATISTICS
RECORDS OF BIRTHS,MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
RECORDED IN 1964
BIRTHS
Total number of births recorded was one hundred and
five,of which eighteen were delayed returns and correct-
ions of past years.Of the eighty-seven born in the year
1964 all the parents were residents of Cohasset.Tliere
were forty-six males and forty-one females.
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.
MARRIAGES
Total number of marriages was sixty-six,including
those where both parties were non-residents of Cohasset.
Thirty-eight marriages were solemnized in Cohasset
during the current year.
DEATHS
Total number of deaths was forty-nine,including
residents of Cohassetwho died elsewhere andnon-residents
who died in Cohasset.Of the forty-one who were resi-
dents of Cohasset,twenty were males and twenty-one
were females.
71
REPORT OF THE
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Number of registered voters on January 1,1964 3433
Removed from voting list because of removal to
other towns,death and marriage 368
3065
Added to voting list by registration,etc.468
Total number of registered voters on January
1,1965 3533
ENROLLED TOTALS
Republicans 1504
Democrats 512
Unenrolled 1517
Any female who has married during the year must re-
register in her married name as her name is automati-
cally removed from the voting list on January 1st,follow-
ing her marriage.
Any resident not listed in the Census taken by the
Board of Selectmen during January and February should
inform the Registrars before May 1st.
Meetings for the registration of voters are held at
stated times during the year.Notices for these meetings
are posted in the Post Offices of the Town and in many
other public buildings.Also,residents may register by
appointment with the Town Clerk.
CLARENCE M.GRASSIE,
Chairman
•72
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Katherine F.Stanton Term expires 1966
Osborne F.Ingram,Chairman Term expires 1965
Sumner Smith,Jr.,Secretary Term expires 1966
Robert B.Harkness Term expires 1966
Lot E.Bates,Jr.Term expires 1967
Paul M.Donovan Term expires 1967
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
The third Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m.at
the Cohasset High School.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
William Ripley,Jr.
Ruth Bacigalupo,Secretary
Shirley A.Watson,Bookkeeper
School Physician School Nurses
Dr.Robert T.Sceery Ethel Gormley,R.N.
Jean Thompson,R.N.
(Part-time)
SCHOOL DENTIST
Dr.William Matte son,Jr.
1964 SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT
For the Cohasset School Committee,1964 was a year
of further direction of programs already initiated and con-
tinued attention to the problems of growth and adequate
staffing that have been characteristic of this period.
73
No major project or program was undertaken in 1964.
Rather the emphasis was in improving the areas of lib-
rary service,the arts and student activities where room
for improvement had been found by the 1961 evaluation
committee.Meanwhile the more intense effort toward
academic achievement was continued at all levels.
The increase in pupil enrollment was somewhat less
than expected and it seems as if the increases in 1965 and
1966 school year may also be modest.With maximum
scheduling of available space,including the dining hall and
auditorium,the High School will be able to make do for
these school terms without reducing or dividing its pro-
gram.The large increase projected for the fall of 1967,
however,makes it imperative that additional facilities be
provided by that time if the present program is to be con-
tinued.
Without a doubt the maintenance of our teaching staff
and recruiting of replacements remains as the major con-
cern.This is irrevocably related to the salary program
for teachers,a complex and little understood problem.
Fortunately,Cohasset citizens have backed the comm-
ittee in supporting a relatively attractive salary schedule
which so far has enabled the schools to recruit and retain
a clearly superior teaching staff.The outstanding record
of Cohasset High School students in standard tests and in
admission to competitive colleges is good indication of
good educational performance at least in the academic
field.
The committee has judged that the town desires ex-
cellence in its schools and has consistently worked to
achieve it.In this endeavor it has again in 1964 been for-
tunate in the wise and tireless professional leadership of
Superintendent William Ripley,Jr.
OSBORNE F.INGRAM,Chairman
74
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The year 1964 may be characterized as one superior
performance by our teaching staff and outstanding achiev-
ment by the students at aU grade levels.The new pro-
grams and approaches to the various areas of academic
work continue to promise further excellence.Valuable
assistance has been received from the Parent Teacher's
Association in providing opportunities for parents to be-
come acquainted with the changes taking place in the ed-
ucational world.The graduating class from the High School
demonstrated that Cohasset parents and pupils are alert
to today's need for preparation in the modern world;91%
of the class qualified for admission and planned to con-
tinue their education;50 of the graduates entered 4 year
colleges;10 entered 2 year colleges,and 17 enrolled at
technical or specialized schools.Cohasset High School
had 5 students who qualified as finalists in the National
Merit Scholarship examination,and 5 more received letters
of commendation.This is a unique and remarkable re-
cord.
In the coming year a decision must be made regarding
the organization and housing of the secondary school pop-
ulation.Projected enrollments indicate that the present
overcrowded condition will be critical by 1967.There-
fore the problem to be resolved is whether to add to the
present high school,develop a campus type school,or
build a separate junior high school.Only by using com-
putor scheduling has the present enrollment been efficient-
ly accommodated.Cohasset High School was one of a very
few schools involved in this experimental work and has
been written up nationally.
Curriculum revision is a constant concern of the ad-
ministration and teaching staff.Closely allied with this
is the concern for a coordinated and sequential program
consistent with the most modern educational trends from
the kindergarten through the twelfth grade.In the areas
of mathematics and science,pupils are responding well
to the new approaches.The Deer Hill program for im-
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provement in written composition under the supervision
of Mr.JohnH.Treanor appears to be very effective.The
Spaulding method which has been used in an effort to im-
prove spelling is quite successful.The three reading su-
pervisors in our system are working especially to produce
a coordinated program in reading.
Parents and citizens interested in more detailed ac-
counts of the many facets of our activities are cordially
invited to visit and discuss our activities and programs.
At this time I should like to include a few words of
appreciation and commendation to two of our teachers,
Miss Mary Terry and Miss Florence Reed,who retired
in June.Miss Terry entered the Cohasset School System
in 1925 and Miss Reed in 1929.For their many years of
devoted and valuable service to the children of Cohasset,
I convey the gratitude of parents and former students.I
also express my appreciation to Mr.Anthony D'Antuono
for 9 years of excellent work during an unprecented growth
period in his administration of the Cohasset High School.
May I once again call attention to the faithful and help-
ful attitude of the members of the School Committee in the
management of Cohasset's greatest enterprise and re-
sponsibility -the education of its future citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM RIPLEY,JR.
Superintendent of Schools
STAFF DIRECTORY
JOSEPH OSGOOD SCHOOL Year Elected
Violet O'Quin,Principal 1951
Ruby K.Fields,Reading Supervisor 1948
Lina B.Knight,Music 1958
Michelle Pincus,Speech Therapist 1964
Helen Pratt,Physical Education 1963
Elaine P.McKeever,Art 1964
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Dorothy M.Hall,Kindergarten 1957
Janet M.Miele,Kindergarten 1961
Edith Degnan,Kindergarten 1963
Rosamond Terry,Grade 1 1946
Catherine Mulcahy,Grade 1 1936
Charlotte Crocker,Grade 1 1963
Shirley B.Manna,Grade 1 1963
Marsha Sugarman,Grade 1 1964
Gertrude E.Young,Grade 2 1948
Mary K.Donovan,Grade 2 1955
Harriet Piepenbrink,Grade 2 1963
Catherine V.Pierce,Grade 2 1964
Susan Emanuello,Grade 2 1964
Florence Ayers,Grade 3 1938
Rosamond Rear don,Grade 3 1952
Clerk:Betty P.Enders;Janitors:Henry E.Brennock,
William McLellan;Cafeteria:Mary Migliaccio,Mana-
ger,Mary F.Rooney,Irene P.Frugoli.
DEER HILL SCHOOL Year Elected
John F.Creamer,Principal 1954
Ruby K.Fields,Reading Supervisor 1948
Lina B.Knight,Music 1958
Michelle Pincus,Speech Therapist 1964
Gertrude Russell,Reading Supervisor 1961
Elaine P.McKeever,Art 1964
Doris G.Tower,Librarian 1956
Dennis W.Kuntz,Physical Education 1964
Denise Henderson,French 1962
Harry H.Rodgers,Instrumental Music 1962
Lawrence Lambros,Remedial Class 1959
Elinor Kennedy,Grade 3 1924
Rachel Lent,Grade 3 1953
Rosemary D.Murphy,Grade 3 1953
Alice Daunt,Grade 4 1955
Vivian Bleakney,Grade 4 1963
Shoshana Spilken,Grade 4 1963
Judith Wenmark,Grade 4 1964
Ruth R.Whiton,Grade 4 1956
Peter Murray,Grade 5 1963
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Louise Bancroft,Grade 5 1957
Eunice Truesdell,Grade 5 1955
Susan B.Colcock,Grade 5 1964
Linda M.Miglierini,Grade 5 1964
Grace Arena,Grade 6 1963
Gerard Asselin,Grade 6 1961
Mary Mullen,Grade 6 1958
Norman Frates,Grade 6 1960
Edward MacDermott,Grade 6 1963
Clerk:Barbara Conte;Janitors:Charles Smith,Rufus
James;Cafeteria:Dorothy Morse,Manager,Katherine
Frates,Alexander Donovan.•
COHASSET fflGH SCHOOL Year Elected
Frank J.Giuliano,Jr.Principal 1964
Frank Wunschel,Jr.,Assistant Principal 1955
Gail A.Andrian,French and Spanish 1964
Dorothy Bates,Mathematics 1962
Henry C.Boltz,Social Studies 1964
John A.Calabro,English 1957
Maxine C.Cohen,Physical Education 1963
Melvin S.Cohen,Social Studies 1962
Patricia Coultrip,English 1964
Robert B.Crocker,Mathematics 1963
Charles R.Davis,Mathematics 1961
Louis DeAngelis,Sciences 1963
Gino DiGirolamo,Mathematics 1959
Everett W.Dorr,Physical Education 1949
Kearin A.Dunn,Mathematics 1959
Samuel M.Erbe,Sciences 1963
Theodore T.Finnerty,English 1958
James Franey,Science 1961
Julie Eraser,Librarian 1963
A.Gregory Gervais,Sciences 1963
Hope R.Glover,Homemaking 1957
Janet B.Goldberg,French and Spanish 1964
A.Ward Grant,Sciences 1960
Carolyn Gray,French and Spanish 1961
Water T.Hughes,Industrial Arts 1960
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H.Beatrice Johnson,Typewriting 1959
Geraldyne Karle,French 1961
Donald J.Kelly,Social Studies 1962
Carol Ann Kock,English 1961
Alfred H.LaPlante,Mathematics 1964
Edwin Leach,Reading 1961
John J.Leary,Jr.,English 1959
Laura A.Leonard,English 1937
Thomas J.Lucas,Art 1954
William S.McCallum,Guidance 1956
Frank A.MacDonald,English 1960
Judith A.Macintosh,Mathematics 1964
Richard L.Nash,Sciences 1962
Mildred E.Nelson,Commercial 1938
Robert J.O'Hearn,Guidance 1962
Alan B.Pearson,Art 1964
Mary Phipps,Music 1954
Michelle Pincus,Speech Therapist 1964
Patrick A.Plante,Industrial Arts 1959
Paul W.Prescott,Remedial Class 1959
John C.Raccuia,Social Studies 1953
Donald A.Reade,English 1964
John Shaw,Social Studies 1961
Edward F.Sheehan,Social Studies 1959
Marion Sullivan,English 1931
Robert M.Thompson,Sciences 1955
Patricia J.Wunschel,Home Economics 1953
H.Marilyn Yorke,Latin 1964
Harry H.Rodgers,Instrumental Music 1962
Secretaries:Marian E.Perry (Principal)F.Louise
Sands (Guidance),Dorothea O.Casey (Ass^t.Principal)
Clerical:Eileen Cleaves,Mildred Woomer (Part time)
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M.Silvia,Charles Stover,Donald C.Hernon.Bus
drivers and Janitors:William McArthur,Jr.,Louis
Sorrentino.Cafeteria:Elizabeth Jerome,Manager;
Mary Glines,Nellie Lincoln,M.Isabelle Ainslie.
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GRADUATION CLASS -1964
Patricia Louise Anderson
Thomas Christopher Arc and
Judith Marie Barnes
Rebecca Myra Bates
Linda Eugenia Bernitt
Sarah Susan Boyer
Henry Edward Brennock
Barbara Ellen Brown
Joseph Daniel Buckley,Jr.
Margo Carey
Lynn Marie Carraher
Christine Casady
George Edward Casey,Jr.
Diana Lee Coletti
Christene Celeste Cooney
David Paul Dockendorff
Cynthia Ann Donovan
Sandra Lee Dowding
Deborah Grant Dunn
John Leslie Edmonds
Herbert Thomas Elliot
Doris Jean Emanuello
Robert Albin Fielding
Gordon Alfred Flint
Sandra Jeanie Flint
Diane Susan Freedman
James Lawrence Gallagher
Gayle Marie Gardner
Kathleen Ann Gottesman
Carol Elizabeth Grassie
Elspeth Jean Hodgson
Joseph Stephen Humphreys
Gregory Charles Hunt
Lloyd McLean Huskins
William Bernard Joyce
James Timothy Kane
Gerard Lawrence Keating
Jacqueline Marie Kleinz
Ann Elizabeth Leonard
Joseph Carolson Lincoln
Clarence Harold Litchfield
Francis Patrick Loughran
George Albert Luscombe
James Wallace Lyon
Bruce David Mac Donald
Douglas Edward Mac Donald
Cathryn Kelley Mac Isaacs
Jane Adeline Marshall
Donard Patrick Mass a
Ronald Anthony Massa
Philip Deane Mclntyre,Jr.
Thomas Gerard McNeil
Geoffrey Phillip Mullette
Paul Stanley Mullette
Susan Helen Murphy
Stephen Arthur Nicolle
Robert George Noonan
Jane Lawrence Nor ling
Alice Whitney Nugent
Cornelius James O'Brien Jr
Kathleen Margaret O'Hayre
Robert Alan Pattison
Alison Jean Pratt
Thomas Richard Quigley
Jane Elizabeth Reardon
Robert William Reed
Linda Katherine Reynolds
Christine Carol Robinson
Dorene Louise Rose
John Alden Sands
James Porter Scobie,Jr.
Barbara Theresa Sestito
Patricia Ellen Skehan
Jean Marie Smith
Marcus Howard Stannard
Katherine Mary Stanton
Jacquelyn Marie Stauss
Thomas Charles Stoddard
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GRADUATION CLASS -1964 (cont.
)
David Thomas Stone Frederick F.Vecchione
Judith Ann Taylor Virginia Reed Waaser
Susan Locke Tousley Harry Cameron Ward III
Christine Anne Towle Linda Anne Williams
SCHOLORSHIP AWARDS -1964
Bausch Lomb Award
Massa Laboratory Award
Tauna Rivers Award
Women^s Club
James W.Nichols
D.A.R.Good Citizens Award
Claire Greenmen Memorial Award
Class of 1954-Meritous Award
Cohasset Teachers Association
SatuitV.F.W.
Cohasset American Legion
George Mealey Post Award
Janice Healy Memorial Scholorship
Major William Arthur Award
Robert A.Fielding
George E.Casey,Jr.
James Lyons
Barbara Brown
Christine Casady
Patricia Skeehan
Dorene L.Rose
Margo Carey
Jean Smith
Jean Smith
Susan Murphy
Gayle M.Gardner
Patricia Skehan
Sandra Flint
Ann E.Leonard
Rotary Club Christine Towle
Robert A.Fielding
Robert W.Reed
Rebecca M.Bates
Jean Smith
Rotary Club of Cohasset Prize Awards Christine Casady
Dorene Rose
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST
To the Board of Health
Cohasset,Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following report of dental operations at the Joseph
Osgood and Deer Hill School Dental Clinics is submitted
for the period from January 1,1964 to December 31,1964.
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Restorations
Silver Amalgams (with and without cement bases)366
Synthetic Porcelain 19
Anodyne 17
Extractions
Deciduous Teeth 81
Permanent Teeth None
Prophylactic Treatments 92
Examinations without Treatment (At Chair)95
Weekly clinics at the two elementary schools through-
out the year accomplished much of the needed dental re-
pairs that are so prevelent in this age group.
Films,film strips,blackboard lectures and classroom
instruction combined to bring the message of good oral
health to the elementary grades.Here the basic concepts
are formed and we try to make health education prominent,
in their curriculum.
I would like to express my appreciation to Mrs.
Gormley and the school staff for their many favors through-
out the year
.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM G.MATTESON,D.M.D.
COHASSET INCINERATOR COMMITTEE
There were no developments during the year 1964 re-
quiring the attention of the Cohasset Incinerator Committee.
The Committee,however,continues to follow with interest
the activities in the neighboring towns and is ready to act
whenever changing circumstances call for new study.
Very truly yours,
C.YARDLEY CHITTICK,
Chairman
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Boiler -Contract 2,000.00
Balance January 1,1965 35.09
$34,548.49
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD F.BARNES,
Treasurer
COHASSET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES
For the year ending December 31st,1964.
Cash on Hand January 1st.1964 $674.43
INCOME:
Investments $895.10
Savings Bank Interest 802.20
1,697.30
2,371.73
k:penditures:
Books Purchased 1,279.27
Insurance on Books 109.00
Treasurers Bond 31.25
Safe Deposit Box Rental 6.60
Paul -Pratt Memorial Library 275.00
Bank Service Charge .53
1,701.65
Balance December 31,1964 670.08
Cash on hand December 31,1964
at New England Merchants Bank 670.08
SCHEDULE OF INVESTED FUNDS AND
SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNTS DECEMBER 31,1964
BONDS
(face value)
Commonwealth Edison Co.41/4%1988 5,000.00
Mountain States Tel.&Tel.Co.4 3/8%1988 4,000.00
New York Central R.R.5%2013 1,500.00
Pacific Gas &Elec.Co.41/2%1986 3,000.00
$13,500.00
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SHARES
60 Shares First National Bank Boston
33 Shares State Street Bank &Trust Co.
SAVINGS BANKS
Cohasset Savings Bank $10,526.84
East Weymouth Savings Bank 4,146.82
Hingham Institution for Savings 2,560.00
Quincy Savings Bank 3,606 .24
New England Merchants Bank 300.00
$21,139.90
Respectfully submitted,
LLOYD C.TROTT,
Treasurer
RE PORT OF THE COHASSET PUBLIC
SEWERAGE SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE
After careful consideration the Study Committee cir-
culated a petition to place the question of acceptance of
the Enabling Act before the voters of Cohasset,by means
of a referendum on the 1965 town ballot.Such a vote of
the electorate will result in a more accurate estimate of
town support of some sort of future public sewerage sys-
tem for Cohasset than the limited voter sample of a Town
meeting can provide.The need for positive action is
underscored by a recent Board of Health sanitary survey
that disclosed numerous sources of pollution of Pepper-
mint Brook,which drains into Lily Pond,one of the
sources of our water supply.Even though efficient treat-
ment and continual testing result in a safe,pure water
for distribution to our homes,the threat of recurrance of
such a public health problem here or elsewhere will remain
until finally eliminated by construction of a public sewer-
age system.
The Enabling Act,passed by the General Court as
Chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962 and amended by Chapter
104 of the Acts of 1964,merely authorizes the town to
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construct and operate a system or systems of sewerage
and sewage disposal.The question of ACCEPTANCE of
the Enabling Act that is to be voted on therefore relates
only to any future specific proposals that may be presented
to the town.The Study Committee has inserted no article
in the 196 5 warrant;no money is involved in the referen-
dum question,nor is approval of the 1964 plan or any other
particular plan.
In the five years since its formation under Article 30
of the 1960 Town Meeting the Cohasset Public Sewerage
System Study Committee has made several full reports to
the voters,in separate pamphlets issued in October 1961
and October 1962,and in the 1963 Town Report.Recom-
mendations in the form of articles have been presented at
a special 1962 Town Meeting and at regular Town Meetings
since 1960.The town has appropriated a total of $24,300
to defray the expense of engineering studies,printing of
reports,and preparation of detailed plans and cost esti-
mates.The plan recommended by the Study Committee
and the Advisory Committee at the 1964 Town Meeting
providedfor a system of 1.3 miles of sewer mains to serve
125 connections in the business center of Town,Elm St.
,
and part of the Cove area and Border Street.Such a sys-
tem and a treatment plant,using a modern "extended
aeration''process,located in Jacobs Meadow,could be
built at an estimated total cost of $405,000.It would
provide a permanent solution to the many difficult prob-
lems of sewage disposal on small lots in the area,would
eliminate most of the sources of pollution of James Brook
and the inner Harbor,and would be an excellent nucleus
for development of a larger system that might eventually
serve most of the Town.
The Study Committee still regards a public sewerage
system as anecessary public utility that should be started
at as early a date as possible.Each year of delay per-
petuates a nuisance and public health hazard and results
inan increase in construction cost.The system described
above and rejected by the Town Meeting in 1964 would have
c OS t $4 05 ,00 a year ago .Today the e stim ated construction
cost is $426,000,and next year it is expected to rise to
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approximately $443,000.In any consideration of the
economics of sewage disposal the cost of a public system
must be balanced against the cost of initial construction,
maintenance and often expensive modification of individual
systems,andthe effect of property depreciation that must
inevitably occur in problem areas.The annual net carry-
ing and operating charge for the sewerage system proposed
in 1964 would be less than the average amount spent by the
Town for snow removal in one year.
It is apparent that no plan for a public sewerage sys-
tem can be implemented for Cohas set without a wider base
of active,responsible,citizen interest and support.If
citizens are satisfied of the need for a system (the numer-
ous appropriations for engineering study are evidence for
such a feeling)they should assist the Study Committee by
seeking or publicizing satisfactory answers to the more
important objections that have been raised.Is the pro-
posed plan unsatisfactory because it is not presented as
part of a comprehensive plan to cover most of the town?
The Committee has in hand data sufficient to outline
acomprehensive plan with approximate cost,if this infor-
mation is desired.Can the town afford a comprehensive
sewerage system?This is a question that would require
a careful financial study as well as Advisory Committee
consideration to answer.It brings up related questions,
such as the economic loss due to property devaluation,
and the current annual expense of maintaining and repair-
ing all individual disposal systems in town,which Study
Committee does not have means of answering in a precise
way.Do many citizens really feel that the treatment
plant should not be located in Jacobus Meadow?An alter-
nate site undoubtedly could be found,if the voters are
willing to pay the additional cost that would be involved.
Your help is needed to find an acceptable solution to the
problem of safe sewage disposal,which,on an individual
basis,becomes increasingly difficult in our growing town
with each passing year.
In the past year the Committee accepted with regret the
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REPORT OF THE SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
In September,1964,our third school year began with
an enrollment of 228 pupils.One year ago the enrollment
was 189.Next fall will see the school in operation with
enrollments in all four grades,nine through twelve.
In June,1964,the school held its first graduation ex-
ercises.There were 17 graduates divided between the two
year post-graduate electronics course and those from
the automobile repair course who had begun their train-
ing in Abington.It is gratifying to report that every
pupil had a job on graduation day.In June,1965,we ex-
pect to graduate about 60 pupils.
The manpower retraining courses which the school op-
erates for the Division of Unemployment Security have
proven very successful.All 13 of last years trainees found
immediate employment,many having been previously un-
employed for extended periods.In February,1965,we
expect to enroll about 32 trainees in two courses:heliarc
welding and auto body repair.
An outside carpentry course has been initiated this
year.The first project was a field house for the new Han-
over High School and the layout of a one room addition to
a dwelling.Next year an outside storage building will be
erected for the vocational school.
The evening courses in trade extension have been pop-
ular again this year,144 having been enrolled in eight
courses.
Our staff now consists of the director,23 teachers and
13 non-teaching employees including one part-time nurse
and three part-time bus drivers.
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Open house was held again this year and proved a great
attraction,several thousand attending.The public interest
in the school remains very high as 16 indicated by the open
house attendance and the ready acceptance of our grad-
uates by industry.
It is our hope that more parents will come to realize
the splendid opportunities for training and placement off-
ered by this school.The fact that ten percent of the stu-
dent body is made up of non-regional students indicates
that neighboring towns are well aware of the school's con-
tribution to the area.The two new 800 student regional
vocational schools to be opened in the Brockton and Can-
ton areas within the next two years are an indication of
widespread public recognition of the value of vocational
training.
Again this year the Advisory Boards and Finance Com-
mittees of all regional towns were invited to attend the
School Committee budget meetings and to participate in the
discussions.This has proven to be a most effective ar-
rangement since it allows active participation in the dis-
cussions and decisions being made.
The School Committee wishes to express its appre-
ciation to the members of,our Vocational Advisory Com-
mittee for their great interest and helpful suggestions.This
committee consists of members of the industrial andbus-
iness community and serves amostuseful purpose by keep-
ing us abreast of current vocational training needs.
We look forv/ard to the years ahead,and to continued
service to our youth and to our industry.
JOHN A.GEARY,
South Shore Regional School
District Committee
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BOARD OF
WATER COMMISSIONERS
The year 1964 was more than an average one for the
Water Department.A major drought brought on additional
demands such as more than average water treatment in
the face of the existence of a low water table.Yet,there
was no necessity for establishing water use restrictions at
any time during the abnormally long drought.
The records of the Water Department show an ever
increasing demand on the Town's water supply.During
1964,177,103,000 gallons of water were pumped.This
is an increase of 11,103,000 gallons over the previous
year.
Revenue committed during 1964 was $108,785.92.This
compares with $105,903.81 in 1963.There was a sub-
stantial increase in the number of new water service conn-
ections,especially for new homes.A number of water
line improvements and extensions were installed last year.
In June 1964 the Water Department held "open house''
so that all interested persons could see first hand their
water supply facilities in actual operation.Those who did
visit the pumping station were favorably impressed.The
pumping station itself is undoubtedly in the best operat-
ing condition of any previous year.This is largely due to
efficient operation of the equipment by the Water Depart-
ment personnel as well as the installation of the new equip-
ment that had been authorized in Article #33 of the Town
Warrant last March.
It is not unreasonable to assume that the acute water
supply shortages which have affected many nearby towns,
have been responsible for more persons becoming water-
conscious.Your Water Department has been alerted to
the immediate need for exploring all potential water sheds,
having the requirements of the future very much in mind.
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During last summer,the Water Department took the initia-
tive in presenting the wisdom of utilization of additional
water supply sources.A typical example is Aaron River
and as a direct result some investigations reached the
State Engineering Department level.Increased water
supply is available from the Aaron River water shed and
in realizing this,the long time flooding conditions in the
Doane Street area would be corrected.Bound Brook is
another potential water supply not currently being utilized.
Much of this wasted water could be diverted into Lily Pond
for eventual treatment.
Amajor problem of long standing is unquestionably the
lack of adequate water pressure in much of the Town's
limits.The best and perhaps the most appropriate solu-
tion to much of this is the construction of a standpipe sys-
tem.Recognizing this ourselves as well as being influ-
enced by recommendations from professional engineers
who have been engaged by the Water Department,the de-
lay in awarding of a booster pumping station approved as
part of article #33 last March,was reasonable until we
were sure of the necessity of this supplemental pumping
unit.
The contract was finally awarded for the Hydro Con-
stant Booster Pumping unit when it was determined that it
would still be needed even with anew standpipe system.
The standpipe would be a 2,000,000 gallon capacity and
the recommended site is at the present open reservoir.
The cost of this would be paid from a bond issue and from
water revenue.It would have no effect on the Town's tax
rate.
J.DOUGLAS PARSONS,Chairman
ARTHUR L.CLARK
ARTHUR SOMERVILLE
Board of Water Commissioners
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REPORT OF THE OLD COLONY
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Members of the Committee have again participated in
the various meetings held in our area during the year in
connection with the South Shore transportation problem.
During the year there have been significant changes in the
organization dealing with these problems,and the Metro-
politan Area Planning Council has set up a South Shore
Area Transportation Coordinating Committee.
Mr.Eat on has been appointed the designee of the Board
of Selectmen to represent Cohasset in attending the meet-
ings of this group,and the other three members of the
Transportation Committee have been named by the Select-
men as members of the Technical Advisory Committee to
this organization.In addition,the Town is represented in
the Greater Boston Regional Planning Project by the Chair-
man of the Board of Selectmen,a member of the Planning
Board,the Chairman of the Conservation Commission,and
Mr.Eaton,and the Town is represented on the Advisory
Council of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
by the Selectmen.
Your Committee feels that with this revised organ-
izational set-up,its own duties as a strictly local com-
mittee have been taken over,so that although the respon-
sibilities which the Committee has been undertaking for
over ten years will continue to be dealt with on behalf of
our Town in different form,your committee feels that it
has come to the end of its functions and respectfully asks
to be discharged.
JOHN BARNARD
PAUL BLACKMUR
ROGER B.COULTER
LOUIS F.EATON,JR.
,
Chairman
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and
Measures for the year ending December 31,1964.
All weighing and measuring devices have been tested.
119 were sealed,6 adjusted.
The amount of $96.40 for sealing fees was collected
and paid to the Town Treasurer.
NICHOLAS J.SINOPOLI,JR.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Our 1964 financial report is as follows:
Total Valuation,1963 $16,674,289.63
Total Valuation,1964 16,973,972.13
Increase in Valuation 299,682.50
Town Grant,Annual Town Meeting,
March 7,1964 2,052,736.34
Deficit due to abatements in excess
of 1961 Overlay 201.06
State Tax and Assessments
State Parks and Reservations 6,071.85
Health Insurance,Elderly 1,734.71
Motor Vehicle Tax Bills 562.50
Metropolitan Parks 1 ,123 .34
State Assessment System 233.60
9,726.00
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County Tax and Assessments
County Tax 43,745.73
Tuberculosis Hospital Assess .952.10
44,697.83
Underestimate of 1963 560.58
Overlay of the Current Year 79,593.28
GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED 2,187,515.09
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Income Tax 106,791.40
Corporation Taxes 89,589.93
Old Age Tax (Meals)Ch.64B,S 10 3,003.45
Motor Vehicle &Trailer
Excise 168,550.00
Licenses 5,800.00
Fines 25.00
Protection of Persons &
Property 665.00
Charities (other than federal
grants)23,000.00
Old Age Assistance
(other than federal grants)17,000.00
Veterans'Services 2,800.00
Schools (funds from Income Tax
not included)300.00
Public Service Enterprises
(such as Water Department)2,600.00
Cemeteries (other than trust
funds and sale of lots)275.00
Interest 1,200.00
Water Dept.Offset 112,197.05
School Construction 27,773.58
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 561,570.41
AVAILABLE FUNDS TO BE USED
Overestimates of 1963 to be used as Available Fimds
Metropolitan Parks 7.26
County Tax 6,861.19
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6,868.45
Amounts voted to be taken from Available Funds,
Annual Town Meeting,March 7,1964.
Article 8 -Dog Fund 8L8.68
Article 9 -Use of Assessors
Fixing Tax Rate 50,000.00
Article 10 -Reserve Fund,
from Overlay Surplus 20,000.00
Article 14 -Stabilization
Fund 15,000.00
Article 15 -Dredging 5,000.00
Article 17 -Use of South
Shore Regional School
District 22,048.00
Article 19 -Conservation
Fund Ch.40,Sec.5 (51)500.00
Article 24 -Ch.90,Main-
tenance 2,000.00
Article 25 -Ch.90,Con-
struction 4,000.00
Article 40 -Improvement of
Woodside Cemetery,from
Sale of Cemetery Lots 6,000.00
125,366.68
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS 132,235.13
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
AND AVAILABLE FUNDS 693.805.54
Gross Amount to be Raised.2,187,515.09
Total Estimated Receipts 561,570.41
Total Available Funds 132,235.13
693,805.54
Net Amount to be raised by
Taxation on Property 1,493,709.55
NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION ON PROPERTY
Total Valuation,Real Estate
$16,132,549.50 @ $88.00 1,419,664.35
Total Valuation,Personal Property
$841,422.63 @$88.00 74,045.19
Gain on account of fractional divisions
of tax rate 0.01
1,493,709.55
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TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON PROPERTY
Number of Persons Assessed 2,033
Number of Horses Assessed 2
Number of Cattle Assessed 8
Number of Sheep Assessed 2
Number of Fowl Assessed 50
Number of Acres of Land Assessed 4,019
Number of Dwelling Houses Assess.1,777
AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER
EXCISE WARRANTS
1963 Excise Levied in 1964 16,143.00
1964 Excise Levied in 1964 192,256.37
ABATEMENT OF TAXES DURING THE YEAR 1964
Levy of the Year 1961
Motor Vehicle &Trailer Excise 138.13
Levy of the Year 1962
Personal Property Tax 131.63
Motor Vehicle &Trailer Excise 1,427.28
Levy of the Year 1963
Poll Tax 8.00
Personal Property Tax 101.64
Real Estate Tax 672.00
Motor Vehicle &Trailer Excise 9,261.73
Levy of the Year 1964
Personal Property Tax 238.70
Real Estate Tax 47,064.91
Motor Vehicle &Trailer Excise 18,314.91
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF THE
PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The big event in Library hi story for the year 1964 was,
of course,the completion,furnishing and opening of the
new wing.The year was a test of endurance for all con-
cerned and entailed the moving of thousands of books among
other tasks.This was all accomplished without closing
the Library at any time and with very little inconvenience
to the public
.
In this report I would like to extend,publicly,my
greatappreciationtomy small but valiant staff,and would
also like to express my firm belief that I have the best
Board of Directors and Trustees to be foimd anywhere.
The Library now shows what the concerted efforts of all
concerned accomplished and I sincerely hope everyone is
as pleased as I am with the results.As time and money
allow we hope to further improve all facilities but the big
job is done.
Once again we extend our deepest appreciation to
Isobel Grassie and the South Shore Art Center for making
the Library a more interesting and attractive place through-
out the year.
Main events of 1964:
Library Week -April 12th through 18th -Art exhibits and
special exhibit of books.
Completion of new wing -August 15th.
Dedication -September 27th.
Old Colony Library Club meeting at the Library -Nov-
ember 3rd.
Book Week -November 8th through 14th -Special exhibit
of books,art,and Book Week material.
Statistics for the year are as follows:
New registrations:490
Number of books added:1758
Number of books withdrawn:1668
Total volimies in Library:29,343
Adult circulation:49,000
Juvenile circulation:31,647
TOTAL 80,647
Respectfully submitted,
SARAH E.HEYWOOD
Librarian.
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PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Receipts and Expenditures for Year ending December 31,
1964.
RECEIPTS
Balance January 1,1964 $945.31
Town Appropriation 30,640.00
Dues,Fines etc.1,925.56
Cohasset Free Public Library 275.00
Sale of Securities 672.74
Sale of Clock 15.00
Glass Paid for -broken 69.30
Credit -Mass.Tax fee 5.58
$34,548.49
EXPENDITURES
Books and Magazines 4,865.22
Heat and Light 1,391.76
Insurance 825.21
Repairs and Maintenance 2,115.78
Salaries:
Librarian 5,000.00
Children's Librarian 4,500.00
Assistant Librarian 3,200.00
Janitor 2,584.67
Treasurer 600.00
Supplies 4,301.89
Postage 333.95
Part-time Help 1,362.64
Social Security 596.19
Telephones 175.93
Old Colony Club Meeting 319.36
Auto Mileage 26.52
Printing Brochure 37.00
Safe Deposit Box 16.50
Book Refund 3.28
Dues,Conventions etc.257.50
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REPORT OF THE COH ASSET
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The year 1964 was one of increasing activity by the
Conservation Commission.At the annual town meeting in
March we were sponsors of three articles in the warrant,
and cosponsors of a fourth.The nearly-unanimous acc-
eptance of all those articles indicated the enthusiastic sup-
port of the townspeople for efforts to conserve the beauty
and the natural resources of Cohasset.
The most important of the conservation articles voted
at the annual meeting was the one which amended the town's
zoning bylaw to require a special permit from the Board
of Appeals to excavate or fill "any marsh,brook,pond
or bog."This new bylaw is somewhat similar to a state
law enacted in 1 963 ,but whereas the state law applies only
to areas "bordering on coastal waters"the new regulation
for Cohasset now covers the whole town.Since there
have been some instances of filling marshland because of
ignorance of these laws,the conservation commission has
attempted to publicize them through the local newspapers
and by posting copies of them in the town hall.
Another special article sponsored by the commission
at the annual meeting established a so-called "Conserva-
tion Fund",with the modest initial appropriation of $500.
This fund is primarily for the purchase of property desir-
able from the conservation standpoint,and we plan to re-
quest a more substantial sum at the next annual meeting.
Appropriations to this fund accumulate from year to year,
and will be available if needed,with the approval of the
selectmen,without the necessity of calling a special town
meeting.
As a result of the enlargement of the commission from
five to seven members,and through the cooperation of the
selectmen,we added a representative from the Beechwood
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section,Herbert Marsh,and a member of the legal pro-
fession,Robert Kilmarx.
The commission completed the index of open spaces
referred to in last year's report and this index will be
amended from time to time and kept up to date.
Partly as a result of this study of the Town's open areas
the commission made its first acquisition for the benefit
of Cohasset,namely a perpetual easement from Dr.and
Mrs.Henry B.Bigelow covering Treat's Pond.Thus,
through the generosity of the owners,this area of natural
beauty will remain unspoiled,and at no cost or loss of tax
revenue to the town.
During the year the commission has met and consul-
ted with various official and unofficial organizations of the
town.As a result of one such meeting the Board of Health
adopted new procedures with regard to applications for a
sewage disposal permit when there is a question of excava-
ting or filling which may involve local or state laws.
In order to publicize the need for conservation efforts
in our town the commission arranged,through the cooper-
ation of the Water Department,to enclose with the Dec-
ember water bills an excellent Reader's Digest reprint
entitled "Conservation is Everybody's Battle".It is hop-
ed that many citizens will want to enlist in this battle while
there is still time to save Cohasset's beauty and other nat-
ural resources.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE W.BENEDICT,
Chairman
JOHN F.HUBBARD
ROBERT D.KILMARX
HERBERT B.MARSH
ROSSE.SHERBROOKE
CORNELIA H.WHITE
EDWARD F.WOODS
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REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER
January 1,1964 to December 31,1964
Balance in Treasury -January 1,1964 $341,893.07
Received from Collector of
Taxes $1,772,171.06
Received from Town Collector 5,592.95
Received from other Sources 1,264,154.88
3,041,918.89
TOTAL $3,383,811.96
Paid Selectmen's Warrants Nos.1-101 Inc.3,027,427.22
Balance in Treasury -December 31,1964 $356,384.74
$211,167.25
CASH RECONCILIATION
December 31,1964
ROCKLAND TRUST CO $267,475.44
Less Outstanding Checks 56,308.19
STATE ST.BANK &TRUST CO.
32,877.71
Plus Deposit in Transit 15,982.96
Less Outstanding Checks 4,163.00
44,697.67
NEW ENGLAND MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK 26,000.00
BOSTON SAFE DEPOSIT &TRUST CO.23,419.82
PILGRIM COOPERATIVE BANK 25,000.00
NORFOLK COUNTY TRUST CO.26,000.00
CASH ON HAND (in office)100.00
$356,384.74
DAVID E.TRUESDELL,
Treasurer
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resignation of Mr.Knoy,who moved to California,and
Mr.Hurwitz,who was originally appointed as a citizen
representative,not as a selectman.The Moderator has
appointed as replacements two citizen representatives,
Mr.William Morton,a resident of the northern part of
Cohasset,and Mr.JohnCalabro,a resident of Beechwood.
HELEN E.SCRIPTURE
Board of Selectmen
ARTHUR L.CLARK,
Water Commission
JAMES M.GRAHAM,JR.
Planning Board
RICHARD B.SINGER M.D.
RENE G.CHIASSON
ROBERT T.SCEERYM.D.
Board of Health
BRONSON H.WATERMAN
JOHN A.CALABRO
WILLIAM MORTON
Citizens
POLICE DEPARTMENT
As Chief of Police for the Town of Cohasset,I have
the honor to present,in compliance with provisions of
Article 3,Section 3 of the By-Laws,a report of the
Cohasset Police Department for the year ending December
31,1964.
ARREST REPORT
Males Females Total
Assault and battery 3 2 5
Accessory before fact,arson 3 3
Allowing improper person
operate motor vehicle 1 1
Arson 3 3
Attempt break and entering
nighttime 2 2
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ARREST REPORT (cont.)
Males Females Total
Attempt larceny 2 2
A.W.O.L.,U.S.Army 1 1
Breaking and entering,
nighttime 8 8
Drunkenness 34 4 38
Illegitimacy 1 1
Leaving scene after property
damage 2 2
Obscene writings on building 1 1
Operating motor vehicle after
license revoked 1 1
Operating motor vehicle after
license suspended 1 1
Operating motor vehicle so
as to endanger 4 4
Operating motor vehicle while
under influence of intoxica-
ting liquor 7 2 9
Operating a motor vehicle
without license 3 3
Operating uninsured motor
vehicle 2 2
Operating unregistered motor
vehicle 2 2
Refusing and neglecting to stop
for a police officer 1 1
Speeding 1 1
Using motor vehicle without
authority 5 5
Violation of parking laws,Ch.90
Section 20A 25 5 30
Warrant on default 1 1
Wilfull injury to personal pro-
perty 3 3
T,arceny 16 3 19
TOTALS 133 16 149
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DISPOSITION OF CASES
Arrested on warrant 8
Arrested without warrant 55
Summoned by Court 72
Released,Chapter 272,Sec.45,Gen.Laws,Ter.Ed.21
Guilty 52
Not Guilty •13
Filed by order of the Court 13
Dismissed 12
Probation 6
Suspended sentence 5
Continued for disposition 10
Sentenced to institutions 2
Parking violations ,Chapter 90,Section 20 A,
filed with Court 30
Total Fines $875.00
SUMMARY OF WORK DONE BY THE DEPARTMENT
Accidents investigated,automobiles 184
Buildings found open and locked by the police 298
Calls for inhalator 29
Cars stopped and warned for violations 177
Complaints received at headquarters and
investigated by this department 4531
Duty calls from boxes 4894
Fire alarms answered 109
General orders issued to department 44
Hackney licenses issued 2
Hackney operator licenses issued 3
Licenses suspended for improper operation of
motor vehicles 115
Licenses revoked for improper operation of
motor vehicles 14
Mileage of patrol cars 72940
Mileage of ambulance 5418
Number of doors on business establishments
tried nightly 272
Number of gasoline pumps checked nightly 35
Number of days spent in Court by officers 190
Owners of dogs listed 648
Parking permits issued to Cohasset residents for
parking area at Sandy Beach 2288
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Parking permits issued (temporary guests)for
parking area at Sandy Beach 481
Licenses to carry firearms issued 35
Permits to perform work on Lord's Day issued 40
Persons transported in ambulance 135
Persons transported to hospitals and doctors
offices in police cars 27
Persons listed by Police Department,Chapter 440,
Acts of 1938
Males 1786
Females 2019
Total 3805
Radio messages sent out by base radio station
KCA-446 5672
Restitution made incases,order of Court $557.00
Restitution made through Department $975.00
Special attention requested by owners of
unoccupied homes 388
Special police details 963
Street lights reported out to Brockton Edison Co.178
Summer homes inspected,number of inspections 979
Summonses served for other departments 274
Stolen property recovered by department,
valued at $9160.90
Teletype messages sent 107
Violation notices sent.Chapter 90B as amended 58
I wish to express my appreciation to the members of
the Cohasset Police Department for their loyalty,dedica-
tion to duty and efficiency in carrying out their assign-
ments .
The constant support and cooperation which you have
given to me and to the Police Department is deeply ap-
preciated.
Respectfully submitted,
HECTOR J.PELLETIER
Chief of Police
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SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
To the citizens of the Town of Cohasset:
Submitted herewith is the report of the South Shore
Mosquito Control Project's activities in the Town of Co-
hasset for the year ending October 31,1964.
The Town of Cohasset appropriated $4200 for mosquito
control in 1964.Along with this $800 was appropriated
for salt marsh maintenance.This money was used for
mosquito control in the Town of Cohasset by the South
Shore Mosquito Control Project,a cooperative effort em-"
bracing the City of Quincy and the Towns of Cohasset,
Braintree,Duxbury,Hingham,Hull,Marshfield,Norwell,
Scituate and Weymouth.The Project is a year round op-
eration based on a three-phase plan in the reduction of
mosquitoes;that is Permanent Control,Preventive Control
and Adult Control.
PERMANENT CONTROL
600 feet of existing drainage ditch were cleared of their
blockages to reduce possible mosquito breeding areas.
PREVENTIVE CONTROL
300 acres of small isolated woodland swamps were
prehatch treated with dust upon ice in winter months to
prevent the development of the mosquito eggs.
907 acres of larger swamp areas were treated in the
spring of the year by air from a helicopter for larval con-
trol of spring mosquitoes.
During the summer months many areas had to be check-
ed and rechecked for possible mosquito breeding and if found
sprayed.1080 gallons of insecticide sprayed for larvel
and pupal control mixed for and applied at the rate of a
gallon per acre.
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Catchbasins area source of a great many mosquitoes.
These have to be treated as often as three times a summer
season,depending on a wet or dry season.1400 basins
were treated in the Town.These are the basins treated,
not the number of town basins.
ADULT CONTROL
Spraying for adult mosquitoes becomes necessary where
complaints of large numbers of mosquitoes move into an
area,usually migrating from uncontrolled areas or from
the many small water containers that breed the Culex or
house mosquitoes.398 gallons of insecticide were space
sprayed with hydraulic sprayer and mist blower mixed and
applied at between one half and one gallon per acre
.
When weather and other conditions were favorable an
insecticidal thermal fogger was used.This usually in the
evening hours.47 gallons of insecticidal fog oil was ap-
plied at the rate of four and a half acres to the gallon.
The insecticides usedby the South Shore Mosquito Con-
trol Project were:
D.D.T.Wettable Powder
D.D.T.Emulsifiable Concentrate
Malathion Emulsifiable Concentrate
Malathion Immiscible -and oil (fog)
Naled DiBrom #14 (fog)
Baytex (catchbasins)
All these insecticides are registered and labled for use
in mosquito control and are applied at no greater amounts
than their labels recommend as being proper for mosquito
control operations.
The main goal of this project shall always be to work
toward eliminating as many of the mosquito breeding sites
as possible through drainage or fill rather than a depen-
dence on insecticides.To reduce the mosquito pest along
with reducing amounts of chemical pesticides is what or-
ganized mosquito control means.
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The Project wishes to acknowledge the help received
from officials and departments of the Town and sincerely
hopes that the benefits derived by these departments as a
result are as great as those derived by the Project.
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN -1964
All work possible has been done to keep the public shade
trees of the town in good condition.
Twenty-five trees of desirable size,shape,and spe-
ies were planted in 1964,mostly on Elm Street and in or near
thecenter of town.Eleven on private property,to replace,
so far as possible,trees cut because of disease,old age,
or deterioration.Trees may be planted on private prop-
erty within twenty feet of the highway by the Tree War-
den upon request,and with the permission of the land-
owner,but trees are planted on public or private proper-
ty only where they have the opportimity of growing to ma-
ture size without becoming a nuisance.
About twelve trees,mostly maples,have been cut
because of dangerous condition.Compaction of soil by
fill or parking and continued serious drought have con-
tributed to decline in many public shade trees,notably
maples.
Over twenty stumps of trees cut earlier were removed
by machine,allowing roadsides to be graded and seeded.
Deadwood has been cleared from trees on all streets
where dangerous,and when possible.The Brockton Ed-
ison Company has cooperated in clearing deadwood or top-
ping dangerous trees over their lines.
Last Spring,all trees on the Common were fertilized
by a commercial arbor ist,with a recommended mixed
fertilizer.
Grass along all roadsides was mowed at least once
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last summer,and brush along roadsides,especially on
corners,was cut to improve the vision of motorists.
Many of our streets meet at sharp right angles,with
trees,shrubs,etc.obstructing the view of oncoming
vehicles.New streets and driveways are,or should be,
built with curved approaches and some provisions should
be made for clearing existing obstructions.Some towns
have by-laws limiting vegetation on blind corners.
Anyone noting defects in the public shade trees or with
suggestions for improvement of the trees or roadsides is
urged to call the Tree Warden.
With thanks to the Board of Selectmen and all Town
Officials and citizens who have aided or cooperated with
me in my work.
Respectfully submitted,
HOWARD BATES,Tree Warden
REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
Despite the fact that Gypsy moths are again building up
on Cape Cod,where they had been nearly exterminated by
aerial spraying around 1950,no Gypsy moths have been
found in Cohasset.They may be reintroduced,however,
if control work is not done elsewhere in the State.
Few cankerworms were found on Forest Avenue or in
Wheelwright Park,but a heavy infestation occured on Cedar
Street and along the northwest border of the Cohasset Golf
Club property,which may need aerial treatment this coming
spring.
Elm leaf beetles were present,but were effectively
controlled by Mist Blower,using Sevin as the insecticide.
Sevin,an insecticide of low toxicity to desirable wildlife
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and humans,was used exclusively for all foliage spraying
this past season.
DUTCH ELM DISEASE
All diseased trees condemned in 1963 were cut and
cleaned up by early 1964.
In 1964,a total of 85 Elms were found to have Dutch
Elm Disease,a fairly low number compared with the last
twelve years.Of these,67 were found on private property,
where they had received little or no protection by spray-
ing.
At the time this is written,most free falling trees have
been removed,and a contract will soon be let for the top-
ping of more difficult trees;all should be removed by
Spring.
Three barrels of Methoxychlor,an effective and com-
paratively safe insecticide,and four barrels of DDT were
used for the dormant spray of ehns to combat the Euro-
pean Elm Bark Beetle,the vector of Dutch Elm Disease.
An appropriation will be asked to purchase all Methoxy-
chlor,at a cost of a little more than twice as much as for
DDT,for use in 1965 dormant spraying.
POISON IVY SPRAY
All poison Ivy and Ragweed found along the roadsides
was sprayed with Brushkiller,with good results.
All citizens noting sudden wilting or yellowing of elm
leaves in mid-summer or any other evidence of disease
or insect damage of any trees,are urged to call the Moth
Superintendent.
Respectfully submitted,
HOWARD BATES,
Moth Superintendent
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TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT
I herewith submit my annual report in accordance with Section
61 of Chapter 41 of the Tercentenary Edition of the General Law,for
the year ending December 31,1964,showing in detail the appropria-
tions,expenditures,and the receipts from each source of income.
Also a recapitulation sheet and a balance sheet showing the assets and
liabilities and trust accoimts.
In accordance with Section 57 of Chapter 41 of the Tercentenary
Edition of the General Laws,you will find a detailed report of the
Town's Debt which amounts to $1 ,565 ,000 .00 with the amoimt of interest
due in 1965 of $37,032.50 and principal of $161,000.00.
During the year the Director of Accounts made an audit of the books
and accoimts of the Town for the period from May 1,1962 to July 22,
1964 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44,General Laws.
The records of permits and licenses issued by the Selectmen and
other departments,receiving money for the Town or committing bills
for collection were examined and checked,the reported payments to
the Town Collector andTown Treasurer being compared with the Treas-
urer's recorded receipts,also the Savings bank books and securities
representing the investment of the several trust fund's in the custody
of the Town Treasurer.
The Treasurer's cash balance was proved by reconciliation of
the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit and
by actual count of the cash in the office.
A copy of the Director of Accounts'audit is in custody of the
Town Accountant and can be seen by any citizen who wishes to.
Inclosing,I wish to take this opportunity to thank all departments
for their sincere cooperation this past year.
MALCOLM H.STEVENS,Town Accountant
RECEIPTS,EXPENDITURES,APPROPRIATIONS
AND TABLES
General Revenue
TAXES
Current Year
Personal 72,660.73
Real Estate 1,309,049.24
Loss of Taxes 1,662.21
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Previous Year
Poll 18.00
Personal 767.20
Real Estate 70,844.44
Advanced Commitment
Real Estate 1965 800.00 1,455,801.82
From State
Income Tax Fund:
Business Corporation ....87,021.93
Educational Basis G.L.
Chapter 70 54,208.73
State Tax Apportionment...44,943.57
School Aid -G.L.69
Chapter 71 10,890.73 197,064.96
Tax Title Redemptions 531.70
Total Taxes 1,653,398.48
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Beer,Wines and Liquor 3,775.00
Sunday 40.00
Milk 11.50
Common Vic tualer 95.00
Hackney Carriage 2.00
Hackney Operator 3.00
Sunday Amusement 157.00
To Carry Fire Arms 68.00
Selling Second Hand Motor Vehicles 45.00
Selling Motor Vehicles Class No.1 100.00
Junk 40.00
Oleomargine 5.00
Auctioneer 4.00
Gasoline 19.50
Camp .50
Out Door Permit .8.00
Storing Inflammable Liquids ...10.00
Sewerage Disposal 240.00
Plumbing 586.00
Building 520.00
Inn Holder 10.00
Hackney Badges 2.00
Total Licenses and Permits 5,741.50
FINES
Court Fines 252.00
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GRANTS AND GIFTS
jrants:
From Federal Government:
Old Age Assistance -
Administration 1,531.33
Old Age Assistance-Assistance 20,800.01 22 ,331 .34
Aid to Dependent Children -
Administration 2,438.36
Aid to Dependent Children -
Assistance 11,752.00 14,190.36
Disability Assistance -
Administration 815.91
Disability Assistance -
Assistance 3,441.00 4,256.91
Medical Assistance for Aged -
Administration 1,530.94
Medical Assistance for Aged -
Assistance 17,493.24 19,024.18
School Lunches 16,654.64
Schools -Public Law #85-864 3,821.57
Schools -Public Law #874 9,058.00
From County:
Dog Licenses 818.68
From State:
School Aid -Construction ...27,773.58
Distribution of Meal Tax ...3,638.73
Schools Transportation -
Chapter 71 G.L 32,691.13
Schools -Vocational Education 390.00
Library Aid 1,460.00
Highways -Chapter 822 Acts
of 1963 15,363.52 81,316.96
Total Grants and Gifts 171,472.64
?otal General Revenue 1,830,864.62
COMMERCIAL REVENUE
Privileges:
1962 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise ...319.30
1963 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise ...39,921.54
1964 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise ...165,772.33
'otal Commercial Revenue 206,013.17
DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE
reneral Government:
Selectmen '
Postage 2.80
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357.,00
587.,00
347.,50
72.,00
442.,75
96.,40
95.,00
,22
12,841.,41
Town Collector
Lien Certificates
Town Hall
Rental and Lights 240.00
Insurance Claim 347.00
Fire Department
Out of State Travel Refund ..100.00
Sale of old Materials 3.00
Insurance Claim 244.50
Police Department
Restitutions
Wire Department
Permits
Sealing of Weights and Measures
Fees
Tree Department
Insurance Claim
Civil Defense
.From State
Highways
Joint Maintenance -State ...2,000.00
Joint Construction -State ...7,227.61
Joint Construction -County ..3,613.80
Public Welfare
Department of Public Welfare
From Cities and Towns ..1 ,503.04
From State 729.56
From Individuals 51.39 2,283.99
Old Age Assistance
From State 19,036.75
From Cities and Towns ..1,140.17
From Individuals 4,004.32 24,181.24
Aid to Dependent Children
From State 8,556.18
Disability Assistance
From State 3,229.16
From Individuals 1,186.14 4,415.30
Medical Assistance for Aged
From State 13,761.49
Veterans'Services
From State 3,977.14
From Individuals ....966.59 4,943.73
Schools
Limches 48,963.73
Rentals 55.00
Athletic Receipts 3,280.00
Driver Training .....30.00
Restitution 32.25 52,360.98
Unclassified
Bates Building
Rent 52.50
North Cohasset Post Office
Building
Rent 330.00
Government Island Real
Estate
114
Rent 2,340.00 2,722.50
Total Departmental Revenue 128,067.49
UNCLASSIFIED REVENUE
Sale of Town Histories 78 .45
Sale of Town Maps 39.70
Sale of Street Lists 80.25
Sale of Stray Dog 3.00
Total Unclassified Revenue .".201.40
WATER DEPARTMENT
Hydrant Services 19,000.00
1964 Water Rates 125.00
1963 Meter Rates 13,934.91
1964 Meter Rates 68,968.71
1962 Water Liens 86.68
1963 Water Liens 556.25
1964 Water Liens 5,022.04
1964 Water Service 1,185.00
1963 Water Miscellaneous 5.00
1964 Water Miscellaneous 663.68
Total Water Revenue .109,547.27
CEMETERIES
Sale of Lots and Graves 873.50
Care of Lots and Graves 244.24
Total Cemetery Revenue 1,117.74
INTEREST
Taxes
On Deferred Taxes 2,195.11
Tax Titles Redeemed 121.41 2,316.52
Trust Funds
Wheelwright Park 618.75
WadleighPark 206.25
Billings-Pratt and Robert Charles Billings Park 88.69
On Deposits 761.42
Cemeteries
Woodside Cemetery
Perpetual Care 613.40
Beechwood Cemetery
Perpetual Care 3.12
Total Interest Receipts 4,608.15
115
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS
Temporary Loans
Anticipation of Revenue 550,000.00
Anticipation of Highway Reimbursement ...8,000.00
Total Temporary Loans 558,000.00
AGENCIES -TRUSTS
Agencies
Dog Licenses due County 1,398.75
Liquor License Applications Advertising ...130.40
Gasoline Storage Permit Advertising ....9.90
Federal Withheld Tax Deductions 136,156.57
State Withheld Tax Deductiona 16,484.20
Retirement Deductions 22,473.73
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Deductions....
Town Employees 16,388.71
Library Employees 285.35
Retired Employees 266.88 16,940.94
Group Insurance
Town Employees 2,272.34
Library Employees 39.00 2,311.34
Recording Tax Title Redemptions 34.77
Trusts
Woodside Cemetery Perpetual Care 750.00
Charles A.Perkins Cemetery Fund Transfer.1,100.00
Major William Arthur Scholarship Fimd
Transfer 300.00
James A.Nichols School Prize Fund Transfer 50.00
Edith M.Bates Town Common Fund Transfer 100.00
Total Trusts and Agencies Receipts 198,240.60
REFUNDS
Town Collector -Petty Cash .50.00
Various Departments 1,321.45
Blue Cross and Blue Shield 3,932.00
Total Refund Receipts 5,303.45
TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,041,963.89
TOTAL RECAPITULATION FOR 1964
General Revenue 1,830,864.62
Commercial Revenue 206,013.17
Departmental Revenue 128,067.49
Unclassified Revenue 201.40
Water Revenue 109,547.27
Cemetery Revenue 1,117.74
Interest 4,608.15
Municipal Indebtedness 558,000.00
Agencies and Trusts 198,240.60
Refunds 5,303.45
Total Receipts for 1964 3,041,963.89
116
Cash Balance January 1,1964 341,893.07
3,383,856.96
Total Payments for 1964 3,027,427.22
Cash Balance January 1,1965 356,429.74
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Moderator
Salary ,
Advisory Committee
Clerical Services 500.00
Expenses
Printing 315.00
Stationery and Postage ....49.81
Dues 25.00
Travel Expenses 7.00 396.81
Planning Board
Clerical Assistance 175.56
Expenses
P r inting ,Stationery and P o stage 17.65
Engineering 63.50
Rental of Hall 10.00
Map 10.00
Secretarial Services 27.50 128.65
Zoning Board of Appeals
Expenses
Advertising 117.50
Dues 15.00
Personnel Committee
Expenses
Clerical Services 50.00
Dues.20.00
Travel Expenses 16.48
Conservation Committee
Expenses
Dues 25.00
Travel Expenses 21.95
Postage,Stationery and Printing ....84.75
Engineering 9.25
Selectmen
Salaries
Chairman 1,100.00
1 Member 1,000.00
1 Member 1,000.00 3,100.00
Office Salaries 3,972.94
Expenses
Stationery and Postage....232.31
117
150.
896.
304.
132.50
86.48
140.95
Printing and Advertising ...68 .45
Telephone 368.23
Dues 66.00
Recording Deeds 14.65
Typewriter Maintenance ...12.50
Serving Eviction Notices ...5.00
Attorney Fees,etc 69.80 836.94
Capital Outlay
Executive Double Pedestal Desk
and Chair 246.02 8,155.90
Town Accountant
Salary of Town Accountant 7,380.00
Office Salaries 5,018.22
Expenses
Stationery and Postage ....277.87
Printing 162.89
Telephone 214.64
Travel Expenses 90.11
Dues 28.00
Maintenance of Adding Machines 55.00
Binding Ledgers 51.00
1964 Supplement to Annotated
Laws 108.00
Typewriter Services 43.00 1,030.51
Out of State Travel 45.53 13,474.26
Town Treasurer
Salary of Town Treasurer 5,993.00
Office Salaries 3,792.25
Expenses
Stationery,Postage &Office
Supplies 734.82
Printing 160.38
Travel Expenses 139.50
Telephone 192.53
Maintenance of Adding Machines 54.30
Dues 22.00
Check Protector Service ...31.50
Certification of Notes 70.00
Typewriter Service 17.00
Certification of Note 8.00
Office Equipment 45.05
Registration of Foreclosure ..4.05 1,479.13
Out of State Travel 75.00 11,339.38
Town Collector
Salary of Town Collector 5,617.00
Office Salaries
Deputy Collector 100.00
Clerks .1,224.72 1,324.72
118
Expenses
Stationery and Postage ....688.01
Printing and Advertising ...151.51
Telephone 169.54
Travel Expenses 11.32
Petty Cash 50.00
Maintenance of Adding Machine 25.00
Dues 6.00
Tax Title Recording 15.15
Typewriter Service 8.00 1,124.53 8,066.25
Assessors
Salaries
Chairman 1,300.00
1 Member 1,200.00
1 Member 1,200.00 3,700.00
Office Salaries 6,696.61
Expenses
Stationery,Postage and Office
Supplies 452.05
Telephone 182.45
Photostatic copies of Real
Estate Transfers 93.15
Travel Expenses 7.45
Posting Notices 11.00
Assessors Plats 989.99
Dues 12.00
Banker and Tradesman ....28 .00
Abstracting Probate Cards and
Plats 16.55
Maintenance of Typewriters ..22.50
Home Evaluation Study ....664.20
Transfer of Deed to Plans...405.00 2,884.34
Capital Outlay
Olympia Typewriter 10-Key with
18"Carriage 392.40 13,673.35
Law and Legal Counsel
Salary of Town Counsel 3,000.00
Expenses
Telephone 36.00 3,036.00
Town Clerk
Salary of Town Clerk
Office Salaries
Expenses
Recording Fees-Births,
Marriages,Deaths ....
Administering Oaths
Stationery and Postage and
Office Supplies
Telephone
Travel Expenses
Dues
119
1,960.00
1,442.91
340.50
89.00
213.08
163.22
30.05
22.00
Typewriter Ma intenanc a ...12.50
4 Drawer File and Guides ...97.57 967.92
actions,Registrations and Town Meetings
Salaries and Wages
Election Officers 2,427.59
Registrars 807.00
Janitor Services 340.39
Luncheon Services 116.37
Clerical Services 299.63 3,990.98
4,370.83
Expenses
Stationery,Postage and Office
Supplies 233.63
Printing and Advertising ...1,812.23
Meals 203.50
Transporting Election Materials 60.00
Rental of Chairs 96.00
Posting Notices 99.00
Maintenance of Duplicator
Machine 14.00
Equipment Repairs 55.05
5 Votometers -Counting Boards 132.06
Engineering Services and Expenses
Engineering-Various Street Lines
2,705.47 6,696.45
48.80
Town Hall
Salary and Wages
Custodian 5,761.10
Extra Janitor's Services ...404.52
Expenses
Fuel 1,132.49
Electric Services 700.36
Janitor Supplies 381.19
Repairs 1,436.08
Rubbish Service 89.00
Boiler Inspection 25.00
Telephone Allowance 36.00
Capital Outlay.
Fireproofing Cellar
Police Department
Salaries
Chief
2 Sergeants 12,400.00
Regular Patrobn en 48,044.21
Intermittent Patrohnen ....10,083.48
Overtime Duty 3,037.02
Paid Holidays 2,503.28
Expenses
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment for Men 1,472.79
Radio Repairs and
equipment ...354.69
120
6,165.62
3,800.12
875.00
7,600.00
76,067.99
10,840.74
Teletype Maintenance 470.40 2,297.88
Maintenance of Buildings
and Grounds
Repairs 44.62
Janitor Supplies ..167.93
Janitor Services ..427.00
Rubbish Services ..60.00 699.55
Printing,Postage and
Stationery 528 .24
Telephones 1,443.30
Chief s Expenses 102.15
Policemen Injuries 30.00
Ammunition 125.86
Repairs to Signs 55.00
Local Police Officers
Training School
State Police Headquarters ..150.00
Dues 25.00
Maintenance of Typewriters .6.00
Meals for Prisoners ....14.75
Maintenance of Police Cars
Repairs &
Equipment ...2,471.22
Tires,Tubes &
Chains 753.90
Batteries 78.26
Gasoline ,Oil ,Anti-
Freeze 2,159.00 5,462.38
Oxygen &Ambulance Supplies
Oxygen 164.00
Ambulance Supplies 20.97
Matron Services 43.00 11,168.08
Capital Outlay
1964 Plymouth Belvedere
4 Door Sedan Serial
#324L-249986 Net 2,262.00
Advertising 16.50
Radio Change Over ..35.00 2,313.50
1 Olympia Typewriter
#AG 1133407-13"197.50 2,511.00
Out of State Travel
Expenses 150.00 97,497.07
'ire Department
Salaries and Wages
Chief 7,600.00
Deputy Chief 6,600.00
2 Captains 12,400.00
13 Firefighters 72,800.00
Call Men 6,375.00
Casual Labor &Forest Fires 456.12
Overtime Duty 1,534.07
Paid Holidays 3,528.20 103,693.39
121
Expenses
Equipment
To carry on Apparatus 751.84
Hose 975.10
Equipment for Men ..542.68
Radio Maintenance ..336.94
Other Equipment &
Repairs 897.15 3,503.71
Maintenance of Trucks and
Chief's Car
Gasoline,Oil,Anti-
freeze 874.96
Tires,Tubes &Chains 703.96
Repairs &Main-
tenance 1,448.20 3,027.12
Fuel 447.59
Lights 511.43
Maintenance of Buildings and
Grounds
Repairs 265.38
Grounds 46.47
House &Janitor
Supplies ....847.85
Laundry 165.21 1,324.91
Printing,Stationery and
Postage 173.34
Telephones 945.73
Dues 70.00
1 Lateral Pandaflexer ....137.11
Firemen's Injuries 116.10
Collation 7.29 10,264.33
Out of State Travel
Expenses .100.00
Capital Outlay
1 Motorola Transmitter
Installed 555.00 122,212.72
Police and Fire Headquarters Maintenance
Expenses
Fuel 2,674.88
Electric Service 1,337.16
Repairs 56.00 4,068.04
Construction of New Fire and Police
Headquarters
Expenses
New Equipment 1,204.70
Tree Surgery 165.00
Plumbing Repairs (Covering
Pipes)380.00 1,749.70
Hydrant Services .,20,701.00
Hydrant Installation -Windy Hill Road 224.61
122
Hydrant Installation -Corner Forest Avenue
and Old Colony Road 218.76
Wire Department
Salaries and Wages
Salary of Superintendent 6,200.00
Wages 5,173.93
Expenses
Dues 8.00
Printing,Stationery &Postage ..12.79
Electrical Supplies 915.81
Tools and Equipment 254.84
Boxes and cross arms,etc...1,141.59
Maintenance of Truck
Gasoline,Oil,
Anti-Freeze...101.93
Repairs....206.56
Battery ....34.95 343.44
Telephone Allowance 36.00
Automobile Allowance 350.00
Radio Maintenance 10.20
Expenses at Meetings 2.42
Repairs to Equipment 86.75 3,161.84
Out of State Travel
Expenses 100.00 14,635.77
Sealing of Weights &Measures
Salary of Sealer 487.00
Expenses
Travel Allowance 80.00
Telephone Allowance ....36.00
Testing Oil Trucks 22.50
Equipment and Supplies ...45.07 183.57 670.57
Insect Pest Extermination -Moth Suppression
Salary and Wages
Superintendent's Salary 4,005.00
Wages 3,083.26
Expenses
Rental of Equipment ....18.00
Stationery and Postage ...12.64
Dues 5.00
Laimdry 3.20
Insecticides 1,351.79
Hardware and Tools 16.38
Electric Services 12.14
Equipment and Repairs ...35.30
Repairs to Sprayer 33.83
Maintenance of Trucks
Gasoline,Oil,
Anti-freeze ..167.11
Repairs....40.85
Rental of Garage 84.00 291.96
Private Contractors 2,045.20 3,825.44
123
Eradication of Dutch Elm Disease
Wages 1,804.04
Expenses
Gasoline,Oil,Anti-freeze .50.58
Private Contractors 119.50 170.08
Capital Outlay
1 Homelite 23"Chain Saw 266.00
Tree Warden
Salary of Tree Warden 1,917.00
Wages 5,449.62
Expenses
Private Contractors ....978.50
Stationery and Postage ...26.69
Hardware and Tools ....49.44
Travel expenses 73.75
Maintenance of Trucks
Gasoline,Oil,
Anti-freeze ..103.45
Repairs 262.65
Rental of Garage .60.00
Registrations...6.00 432.10
Trees 143.72
Loam 23.00
Roadside Mowing 846.00
Rental of Equipment 15.00
Telephone 45.79
Fertilizing Town Common Trees 446.00
Dues 6.00
Fertilizer 65.00 3,150.99
Capital Outlay
Advertising 16.50 23,687.93
Civil Defense
Salary of Director 310.50
Expenses
Telephone 158.15
Stationery"and Postage ...49.00
Dues 7.50
Electric Service-Air Raid
Alarms 207.75
Remote Control-Air Raid
Alarms 148.50
Amphibious Duck and Tractor
Maintenance 57.95
Trucking supplies 43.70
Maintenance of radios ...47.65
Relocation and Addition to
Civil Defense Hospital ...256.48 976.68 1,287.18
124
Board of Health General
Consultant Health Agent
Salary.
Expenses
Stationery,Postage &Office
Supplies 134.42
Clerical Services ..9.30
Storing Serums 50.00
Well-Baby Clinic-Pro-
fessional Services .880.00
Laboratory Testings .217.50
Dues 14.50
Telephone 193.24
Health Agent -Travel
Allowances ....300.00
Expenses at Meetings 19.57
Sanitary Supplies &
Consultant 72.81
Plumbing Inspector Fees 645.00
Contagious Diseases -
Hospital 287.83
Office Equipment...99.50
Typewriter Service..8.00
Dental Clinic
Salary of Dentist ........
3,877.00
2,931.67
1,954.00
Expenses
Dental Supplies ...189.10
Servicing Equipment .35.00 224.10
District and/or Public Nurse
or Other Nurses and Nursing
Expenses
Social Service League of
Cohasset,Inc 4,250.00
Inspection of Animals and Slaughtering
Salary of Inspector 277.00
Signs 18.00
Refuse and Garbage Disposal-
Town Dump
Salary and Wages 5,291.52
Labor 179.52
Expenses
Equipment and Supplies 71 .39
Electric Service ...84.36
Bulldozing &Gravel .1,231.20
Burying Animals ...36.00
Tractor Repairs ...67.03
Control of Rats ...193.55
Rental Garbage Con-
tainers 3,018.00
Pump Repairs ....609.74 5,311.27
125
Eradication of Mosquitoes
Expenses
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State Reclamation Board ....800.00
Mosquito Control Project -Chapter 222
General Laws
Expenses
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State Reclamation Board ....4,200.00
Control of Insect Life in Straits Pond
E>qpenses
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State Reclamation Board ....1,025.00
Sewerage System Study Committee
Plans and Specification,etc.
Expenses
Professional Engineering Services 9,230.00 39,569.08
Highways-General
Salary of Highway Surveyor 6,334.00
Wages ••••34,993.82
Expenses
Telephone 231.43
Electric Service ...1.60
Equipment &Repairs .1 ,631 .91
Broken Stone,Gravel,etc.515.90
Cut Back Asphalt...5,803.34
Miscellaneous Mix and
Patch 5,398.27
Maintenance of Trucks
Gasoline,Oil,
Anti-freeze .2,615.36
Tires,Tubes
and Chains .571.16
Registrations 33.00
Repairs...3,018.72
Batteries..198.75 6,436.99
Rental of Equipment...48.00
Sand 373.05
Cement,Lime and Culverts 1,271.93
Lumber 325.94
Paint,Oil and Supplies ..431.16
Street Signs and Repairs .1,759.36
Dues 15.00
Street Painting 819.00
Rental of Sweeper....1,556.25
Rental of Grader ....2,408.00
Loam 122.50
Advertising 7.50
Atlantic Avenue Fence..1,132.00 30,289.13
Highways -Capital Outlay
Expenses
Advertising 14.85
126
1 Minneapolis -Moline
Model 500 Industrial
Wheel Tractor Com-
plete Net 7,200.00 7,214.85
Highways -Land Damage Awards
Atlantic Avenue
Expenses
County of Norfolk 3,034.64
Highways -Reconstructing &Resurfacing
Oak Street
Expenses
Labor 904.64
Grader Service ..468.00
Asphalt 1,398.22
Mix 1,231.82
Cement,Lime and
Culverts ....1,543.71
Frames and Grates..385.00
Gravel 27.00
Hardware Supplies .41.61 6,000.00
ighways -Reconstructing Portion
Beechwood Street
Expenses
Grader Service ..325.00
Mix 826.89
Asphalt 1,680.35
Cement,Lime and
Culverts ....1,470.67
Gravel and Fill ..168.40
Blasting Materials .387.15
Hardware Supplies .42.76
Calcium Chloride .89.90 4,991.12
Highways -Chapter 90 G.L.Construction
for Forest Avenue
Balance due on Contract 4,462.15
Highways -Chapter 90 G.L.Construction
Forest Avenue
Expenses
Balance due on Contract ....862.56
Highways -Reconstructing and Resurfacing
Sidewalks
Expenses
Labor 558.08
Materials 941.08 1,499.16
Highways -Chapter 90 G.L.Maintenance
Expenses
Border Street Bridge
Repairs ....3,000 00
Rental of Equipment 205 00
Grader Service ..273 00
127
Asphalt 1,456.79
Bituminous Concrete
and Mix ....1,065.21 6,000.00
ighways -Chapter 782 G.L.Construction
for King Street
Expenses
Rental of Equipment 185.00
Grader Service ..400.00
Cement,Lime and
Culverts ....1,510.63
Asphalt 1,328.38
Gravel 760.50
Frames and Grates 385.00
Hardware Supplies .137.00
Ledge Work ....545.75
Mix 1,633.15 6,885.41
Highways -Chapter 782 G.L.Construction
North Main and South Main Streets
Expenses
Labor 1,064.24
Catch Basins ...514.50
Materials and Mix .13,784.78 15,363.52
Highways -Snow and Ice Removal
Sanding Streets
Expenses
Wages 7,544.78
Rental of Equipment 12 ,674 .00
Too I s and E quipm ent 638.91
Sand 999.80
Rock Salt 4,566.53
Repairs to Plows..1,088.74
Repairs to Equipment 31.70
New Plows and Blades 1,073.00
Maintenance of Trucks
Repairs..538.70
Tires,Tubes
&Chains .332.58
Batteries .111.63
Gasoline &
Oil ....396.73 1,379.64 29,997.10
Highways -Street Lighting
Expenses
Street Lights ...15,384.15
Beacons 539.85 15,924.00
Highways -Municipal Garage
Expenses
Electric Service ..173.16
Fuel 771.54 944.70 174,796.16
128
irbor Maintenance
Salaries and Wages
Salary of Harbor Master 194.00
Salary of Assistant
Harbor Master ..100.00
Waffes 2,496.56 2,790 56
Expenses
Equipment and Supp
Repairs to Equipme
Paint and Oil ..
Lumber
)lies
;nt
147.46
488.44
153.89
18.58
35.50
727.50
37.90
1.74
30.00 1,641
Electric Service .
Boat Patrolling .
Repairs to Steps
.
Stationery....
Wrecker Service.01
iblic Welfare
General AdminisLration
Salaries
Chairman ....
1 Member ....
1 Member ....
300.00
200.00
200.00 700 00
Administration Expenses
Office Supplies ...123.30 123 30
Assistance
Cash Grants to
Individuals ....
Medicine and Medical
Care
Board and Care ...
Groceries and Provis-
ions
6,870.09
1,082.62
54.93
110.43
107.95
405.93 8,631
Relief by Cities ..
Relief by Towns ..
•
95
4,431.57
d Age Assistance
Salary of Director of Public
Assistance 1,485.13
Clerks 1,205.84 2,690.97
Expenses
Printing,Stationery,
Postage and Supplies 282.17
Travel Expenses...64.50
Dues 4.00
Telephone 41.32
Assistance
Cash Grants to In-
dividuals 50,059.76
Relief by Cities ...30.58
Relief by Towns ...75.99
391.99
50,166.33
129
Aid to Dependent Children
Salaries
Salary of Director of
Public Assistance 2 ,065 .98
Clerks 1,712.69 3,778.67
Expenses
Travel Expenses .38.80
Stationery,Postage and
Office Supplies 424.52
Telephone ....56.25
Office Equipment .11.76
Typewriter Service 25.00
Post Office Box Rent 6 .00 562 .33
Assistance
Cash Grants to Individuals ...30,409.06
usability Assistance
Salaries
Salary of Director of
Public Assistance 794.44
Clerks 654.78 1,449,.22
Expenses
Telephone 69.86
Office Supplies,Printing,
Stationery ...141.12
Travel Expenses..172.00
Office Improvement 37.51
Dues 10.00
Repairs to Office
Equipment ...7.50 437.99
Assistance
Cash Grants to In-
dividuals ....8 ,226.87
Nurses Aid ....35.50 8,262.37
Medical Assistance for Aged
Salaries
Salary of Director of
Public Assistance 1 ,644 .11
Clerks 1,475.82 3,119.93
Expenses
Travel Expenses..142.00
Dues 22.00
Stationery,Postage and
Office Supplies .79.40
Telephone ....57.68
Maintenance of Equipment 84.97
Office Improvement 8.52 394.57
Assistance
Cash Grants to Individuals ....37,910.90 149,029.58
130
/"eterans'Services
Administration
Salaries 830.00
Office Salary ...830.00 1,660.00,
Expenses
Printing,Stationery
and Postage...25.00
Travel Expenses ..33.16
Dues 10.00
Telephone Allowance 20 .00 88.16
Assistance
Cash Grants to In-
dividuals ....3,679.09
Groceries and Pro-
visions 830.74
Medicine and Medical
Care 1,854.73
Massachusetts 65 -
Insurance ...630.00
Clothing 49.60
Rent 275.00
Electric Services .160.00 7,479.16 9,227.32
chools-General Maintenance
School Committee Expenses ....227.48
General
Salary of Superin^
tendent 12,572.95
Salary of Clerks ..16,351.13
Printing,Stationery
&Postage ...707.89
Travel Expenses ..742.78
Telephones ....1,512.77
Expenses of Superin-
tendent's Office .8,519.62 40,407.14
Teachers'Salaries
High 351,659.52
Elementary ....280,190.53 631,850.05
Textbook and Reference Books
High 9,474.42
Elementary ....2,548.64 12,023.06
Supplies
High 32,784.14
Elementary ....9,127.48 41,911.62
Libraries
Books 7,483.56
Transportation
High 12,257.86
Elementary ....21,473.25 33,731.11
131
Janitor's Services
High 23,387.12
Elementary....27,755.63 51,142.75
Lights •
High 5,909.93
Elementary....2,812.62 8,722.55
Fuel
High 5,497.96
Elementary....5,291.33 10,789.29
Repairs
High 5,995.18
Elementary ....11,904.40 17,899.58
Janitor's Supplies
High 2,733.19
Elementary....1,997.72 4,730.91
Groimds
High 1,222.01
Elementary....1,080.05 2,302.06
Health
Salaries &Professional
Services ....9,582.00
Travel Expenses..180.00
Supplies 615.63 10,377.63
Athletics
Salaries and Wages 1 ,291 .25
Dues 40.00
Travel Expenses..32.70
Supplies 421.25 1,785.20
Cartage
Diplomas and graduation exercises .
New Equipment
Professional Dues &Services ...
Schools-Public Law #85-864
Expenses
New Equipment 3,685.00
Schools-Public Law #874
Expenses
General
Salary of Clerks .754.16
Truant Officer ..250 .00
Telephone ....152.47
Travel Expenses .186.92
Expenses of Super-
intendent's Office 249.59 1,593.14
Teachers'Salaries
High
Elementary 506.25
132
288.36
390.33
12,479.30
1,506.89 890,048.87
Text &Reference Books
High 119.46
Elementary 27.00 146.46
Supplies
High 2,412.49
Elementary 290.07 2,702.56
Libraries
Books 127.38
Transportation
High 511.77
Elementary 191.58 703.35
Grounds
High 11.20
Elementary 25.00 36.20
Lights
High 627.67
Elementary 431.16 1,058.83
Fuel
High 665.11
Elementary 330.15 995.26
Repairs
High 273.18
Elementary 145.94 419.12
Janitors Supplies
High 35.01
Elementary 89.89 124.90
Cartage 30.00
Exercises 96.18
Professional Services 417.00
Health
Supplies 15.79
Travel 20.00 35.79
New Equipment 124.90 9,117.32
chools -Lunches
Expenses
Salaries 26,339.49
Lunch Supplies 48,688.60
Gas Services 747.79
Laundry 128.40
Travel Expenses 185.92
Other Supplies 2,436.31
Repairs to Equipment ...9.50
New Equipment 2,607.57 81,143.58
ut of State Travel
Expenses 1,080.43
onstruction Addition to Deer Hill School
Expenses
1 Typewriter 180.00
Shelving Units 401.55
Drainage 195.03
Furniture 105.10 881.68
133
Maintenance of Vocational Education
Expenses
Tuitions 456.60
Transportation 109.00 565.60
Purchase of Land -Enlargement High
School Property
Expenses 8,225.00
Schools -Athletic Revolving Fund
Expenses
Official Services 404.64
Chaperone Services ....70.00
Police Detail 133.00
Collector's Services ...115.41
Medical Services 30.00
Equipment and Supplies ..1,757.80
Travel Expenses 32 .00
Dues 65.00
Town of Hull -Share receipts
for Thanksgiving Day Foot-
ball Game 646.43 3,255.08
Regional School District
Expenses
Cohasset's Share .-22,048.00 1,020,050.56
Libraries Maintenance
Expenses
Paul Pratt Memorial Library 30,640.00
Nantasket Library 1,000.00 31,640.00
Town Commons and Parks
Salaries and Wages 5,287.60
Expenses
Equipment and Supplies ..111.07
Repairs to Mowers ....49.55
Gasoline,oil for Mowers .21.18
Loam 28 .50
Fertilizer 107.39
Small Parks
Contract Mowing ...350.00
Billings-Pratt Park
Contract Mowing ...145.00 812.69 6,100.29
Recreation and Playgrounds
Salaries and Wages 2,021.79
Expenses
Beechwood Ball Field
Resurfacing Field ...125.,00
Equipment and Supplies 21.,42
Contract Mowing ...300.;oo
North Cohasset Playground
Supplies 220.49
Milliken-Bancroft Field
Repairs to Mowers ..30.,00
Gas,oil for mower 4.,04
134
Equipment and supplies .66.54
Rental of equipment ..36.00
Loam 19.00
Bleacher repairs....245.00
Backstop repairs....224.00
Harold F.Barnes Field
Contract mowing....200.00
Gushing Road Skating Rink
Electric services ...2.50 1,493.99
Capital Outlay
4 Flood Lights
].M.Bates Town Pond Trust Fund Income
Expenses
Bulldozing
Supplies
/heelwright Park Trust Fund Income
Expenses
Labor
Bulldozing .
Supplies
Mowing and raking hay
Installing 2 Chain Link Gates and 4 Posts
/adleigh Park Trust Fund Income
Expenses
Labor
Gasoline and repairs to mowers ....
!harles A.Perkins Cemetery Care Trust Fund Income
Expenses
Labor
Repairs to cement bases
Water Services
Gasoline and repairs to mowers ....
Supplies
1 -21"Snapper Rotary Power Mower ..
ledar Street Cemetery Trust Fund Income
Expenses
Labor
174.90 3,690.68
75.00
10.46 85.46
430.80
40.00
9.38
50.00
528.00 1,058.18
187.00
9.28 196.28
774.84
225.00
11.96
9.53
6.17
70.00 1,097.50
26.84
lemorial Day and Other Legal Holidays
and Celebrations
Memorial Day
Expenses
Stationery and postage ..32.29
Band Services 150.00
Collations 158.20
Flags and Markers ....165.80
Wreaths and Flowers ...65.40
Bus Drivers'Services ..16.00
Veterans'Graves Markers 23.10
Youth Day Band 200.00
135
810.79
Christinas Celebration
Expenses
Wages 137.84
Laurel roping 18.00
Electrical supplies ...33.19
Retirement Fund -To County System
Expenses
Non-Contributory Pensions
Expenses
Various persons
Damages to Persons and Property
Expenses
Claims
189.03 999.82
23,446.05
4,800.00
101.00
Stabilization Fund
Expenses
Transfer to Cohasset Savings Bank ..
Municipal Insurance and Surety Bonds
Expenses
Fire Insurance
Workmen's Compensation
Automobile Insurance .
Public Liability
Theft and Burglary
Floater-Tree and Wire Department ..
Bonds
Boilers
Employee's Group Insurance
Expenses
Group Insurance
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Blue Cross-Blue Shield-Library ....
Town Reports
Expenses
Printing 2200 Town Reports
Delivering Town Reports and Warrants .
Advertising
Unclassified and Miscellaneous
Town Clock
Expenses
Services 122.00
Repairs 18.00
Inspection 30.00
Town Flag
Expenses
Services 321.00
Flaga 23.66
Painting Flag Pole ..195.00
15 ,000.00
8,617.21
5,938.18
3,802.13
686.59
150.33
172.43
444.19
361.07 20,,172.13
2,225.90
14,753.57
306.42 17,,285.89
1,595.50
88.00
8.25 1.,691.75
170.00
539.66
136
Honor Roll
Expenses
Flags .
Repairs
own Buildings
Expenses
North Cohasset Post Office and
Fire Station Building
Repairs
Water Services ....
18.00
49.70
364.00
32.85
67.70 777.36
396.85
Government Island Real Estate
Repairs
Water Services ....
Heating Unit
Guild Hall Building
Repairs
Fuel
American Flags ....
484.22
258.69
545.00
681.26
396.67
20.09
Capital Outlay
Exterior Painting Guild Hall Building .
nprovement of Government Island Pier
Expenses
Advertising
Removal of Wooden Pier and Dredge .
Construct Concrete Pad;Excavate Fill
arking Places -Maintenance
Sandy Beach Parking Area
Expenses
Labor
Signs
Street Lines
ompletion of Veterans'Memorial Park
Expenses
Asphalt Walks
Improvement of Grounds
Tree Nurseries Services
Erecting Flag Pole
^ater Department
Salaries and Wages
Salary of Superintendent ......
Wages
E^enses
Administration
Stationery and postage .672.36
Telehones 355.67
Addressograph Services 33.93
Subscriptions 28.00
Maintenance of Billing
machine 67.10
137
1,287.91
1,098.02
650.00 3,432.78
14.85
4,760.00
220.00 4,994.85
412.40
41.00
245.87
647.50
470.00
15.37
406.34
7,600.00
33,774.36
699.27
1,539.21
Electric services..76.63
Fuel 392.96
Dues 8.00
Printing 161.10 1,795.75
General
Pipe and fittings .1 ,864 .85
Meters and fittings 1,078.94
Insurance....1,789.09
Hydrants ....1,393.33 6,126.21
Service Connections
P ipe and fittings 2,097.30
Rental of equip-
ment 1,300.00
Electrical repairs 169.32
Test Boring ...264.00
Supplies 188.40
Sand,gravel and
loam 358.50
Broken stone ..232.00
Mowing and raking
hay 100.00
Plumbing repairs 58.00
Installation 2
hydrants ...190.00
Welding services 99.50
Engineering ...212.87 5,269.89
Pumping Station
Fuel 326.15
Supplies 1,729.43
Repairs to Buildings 221 .80
Electric power 4,603.12 6,880.50
Purification
Supplies 3,774.95
Repairs to equip-
ment 252.05
Maintenance supplies 214.82 4,241.82
Maintenance of Trucks and Equipment
Gasoline,oil,anti-
freeze ....485.75
Repairs ....1,192.53
Tires,tubes and
chains ....216.85
Insurance....449.32
Registration...12.00 2,356.45 26,670.62
Blue Cross &Blue Shield ..666.22
Group Insurance 84.00
County Retirement system ..1,800.00 2,550.22
Water Department -Capital Outlay
Expenses
Wages 333.60
138
Advertising 22.00
Volumetric Dry Chemical
Feeder and accessories .977.00
Test Bench with Testerate
Indicator 714.88
One Pump Unit with impeller-
Reliance Motor 1,595.00
One 1000 lb.scale with
accessories 297.00
Freight and express ....45.41 3,984.89
Water Department-Interest on Water Loans
Purchase of Cohasset Water Co.3,150.00
Extension of Water Mains,etc,52.50
Extension of Water Mains-Chief 43.75
Justice Cushing Way
Extension of Water Mains &
purchase of equipment 600.00 3,846.25
Water Department-Maturing Debt
Purchase of Water Co....14,000.00
Extension of Water Mains ,etc .2 ,000 .00
Extension of Water Mains-Chief
Justice Cushing Way ...1,000.00
Extension of Water Mains and
Purchase of equipment ..8,000.00 25,000.00 103,426.34
Cemeteries
Superintendent's Wages 3,971.76
Woodside Cemetery
Wages 441.64
Beechwood Cemetery
Wages 824.36 1,266.00
Expenses
Woodside Cemetery
Electric service 20.93
Telephone allowance36.00
Loam 76.00
Tools and supplies 123.04
Repairs to mowers 109.95
Gasoline and oil-
mowers...27.24
Lawn seed and
fertilizer ..35.70
Plumbing repairs 15.00
Signs 56.00
Stationery and
printing ..21.00
Tree Surgery .50 .00
Beechwood Cemetery
Engineering ..21.20
Loam 28.50
Supplies....7.14 627.70
139
Capital Outlay
Beechwood Cemetery
Expenses
Labor ....282.00
Rental of Equip-
ment ...60.00
166 tons mix
.
245.20
Snapper Power
Mower Model
22-ALP..220.57 807.77
Cemeteries-Veterans'Graves
Expenses
Woods ide Cemetery
Care of Graves
Services 200.00
Beechwood Cemetery
Care of Graves
Services 50.00
Cohasset Central Cemetery
Care of Graves
Services 1,250.00
Loam 92.00 1,592.00
Cemeteries -Perpetual Care
Wages 648.20 8,913.43
Interest-School Debt
Expenses
Construction of New High
School 4,348.75
Joseph Osgood School Addition 113.75
Construction New Elemen-
tary School 5,760.00
Addition to High School ..12,096.00
Addition to Deer Hill School 8,215.00 30,533.50
Interest-Police and Fire Headquarters
Expenses 6,355.00
Interest-Anticipation of Revenue
Expenses
Temporary Loan on
$550,000
Anticipation of Highway
Reimbursement ....
Municipal Indebtedness
Expenses
Construction of New High School
Joseph Osgood School Addition .
Construction Deer Hill School .
Addition to High School ....
Addition to Deer Hill School ..
Police and Fire Headquarters .
5,418.59
52.12 5,470.71 42,359.21
....46,000.00
5,000.00
30,000.00
33,000.00
15,000.00
....15,000.00 144,000.00
140
Temporary Loans
Anticipation of Revenue 550,000.00
Anticipation of Highway Reimbursement ..400,000.00 554,000.OC
Unpaid Bills for 1963
Expenses
Fire Department
Repairs to truck 133.83
Highway Department
Gravel and mix 1,996.58
School Lunches
Lunch supplies 1,224.65
Recreation Committee Expenses
Contract mowing 400.00 3,755.06
Refunds
Personal Property Taxes
1963 8.40
1964 114.40 122.80
Real Estate Taxes
1963 672.00
1964 7,338.48 8,060.48
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
1963 1,964.88
1964 5,151.56 7,116.44
Water Department
1963 43.15
1964 274.81 317.96
Town Hall
Rental and Lights 90.00
Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield 41.54 15,749.22
Agency
Appropriations-State and County Taxes
State
State Parks and Reservations....5,571.87
Metropolitan Parks 1,096.27
State Assessment System 233.60
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills ..562.50
Health Insurance-State Elderly
Governmental Retiree Program .1,734.71
Metropolitan Area Planning Council 290.10 9,489.05
County
County Tax 43,530.93
Tuberculosis Hospital
Braintree,Mass.952.10 44,483.03
Dog Licenses due County 1,407.50
Sale of Dog 3.00
Gasoline Storage Permit Appli-
cations Advertising 9.90
Liquor Licenses Application
Advertising 130.40
141
Tax Title Redemption Recordings 23.24
Trusts
Cemetery-Perpetual Care 850.00
Schools
Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund .300.00
James W.Nichols School Fund 50.00
Pay Roll Deductions
Federal Withheld Taxes 136,156.57
State Withheld Taxes 16,379.56
Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield 16,278.85
Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield
Library Employees 306.48
Retirement Deductions 22,473.73
Group Insurance 2,273.90
Group Insurance -Library 36.00
Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield
Retired Employees 266.88 241,429.04
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $3,027,427.22
142
TRUST FUNDS IN CUSTODY OF TOWN TREASURER
AS OF JANUARY 1,1965
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
Arthur N.Milliken Recreation Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964 $79.68
Dividends received during 1964 3.30
On hand,January 1,1965 $82.58
Robert Charles Billings Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964 $1,150.00
Dividends received during 1964 47.44
$1,197.44
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited
to Parks and Playgrounds -Salaries and
Wages Account 47.44
On hand,January 1,1965 $1,150.00
On hand,January 1,1965
Wheelwright Park Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964
Dividends received during 1964
Billings-Pratt Park Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964 $1,000.00
Dividends received during 1964 41.25
$1,041.25
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited
to Parks and Playgrounds -Salaries and
Wages Account
On hand,January 1,1965
H.W.Wadleigh Park Fund:
On hand,January I,1964
Dividends received during 1964
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited
to Wadleigh Park Trust Fund Income Account
41..25
$1,,000,.00
$5.,000,
206,
.00
,25
$5,,206.
206.
,25
,25
$5,,000,,00
$15,,000.
618.
,00
,75
$15,618.75
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited
to Wheelwright Park Trust Fund Income
Account 618.75
On hand,January 1,1965 $15,000.00
143
Edith M.Bates Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964 $1,806.03
Dividends received during 1964 75.26
$1,881.29
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited
to Edith M.Bates Trust Fund Income
Account 100.00
On hand,January 1,1965 $1,781.29
SCHOOLS
Ripley Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964 $1,245.43
Dividends received during 1964 51.89
On hand,January 1,1965 $1,297,32
James W.Nichols School Prize Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964 $2,510.23
Dividends received during 1964 103.54
$2,613.77
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited
to James W.Nichols School Prize Trust
Fund Income 50.00
On hand,January 1,1965 $2,563.77
Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964 $6,617.33
Dividends received during 1964 269.38
$6,886.71
Received by the Town during 1964 and credited
to Major William Arthur Scholarship Trust
Fund Income Account 300.00
On hand,January 1,1965 $6,586.71
Lawrence Public School Fund:
On hand,January 1,1964 ,$615.98
Dividends received during 1964 25.65
On hand,January 1,1965 $641.63
POST WAR REHABILITATION FUND
On hand,January 1,1964 $526.11
Dividends received during 1964 21.91
On hand,January 1,1965 $548.02
144
WAR MEMORIAL
On hand,January 1,1964 $981.60
Dividends received during 1964 40.89
On hand,January 1,1965 $1,022.49
STABILIZATION FUND
On hand,January 1,1964,Pilgrim Cooperative Bank $18,106.34
On hand,January 1,1964,Cohasset Savings Bank 10,520.42
$28,626.76
Voted under Article 14,Annual Town Meeting,
March 7,1964 and transferred to Cohasset
Savings Bank *15,000.00
$43,626.76
Dividends received during 1964 1,381.19
$45,007.95
On hand,January 1,1965,
at Pilgrim Cooperative Bank $18,889.73
On hand,January 1,1965,
at Cohasset Savings Bank 26,118.22
$45,007.95
PERPETUAL CARE -WOODSIDE CEMETERY
On hand,Cohasset Savings Bank,January 1,1964 $14,580.00
Lots added during 1964 850.00
$15,430.00
Dividends received during 1964 610.34
$16,040.34
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited to
Cemetery -Perpetual Care Funds Income
Account 610.34
On hand,Cohasset Savings Bank,January 1,1965 $15,430.00
On hand,Rockland Trust Company,January 1,1964 $102.19
Dividends received during 1964 3.06
$105.25
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited to
Cemetery -Perpetual Care Funds Income
Account 3.06
On hand,Rockland Trust Company,January 1,1965 $102.19
145
PERPETUAL CARE -BEECHWOOD CEMETERY
On hand,Cohasset Savings Bank,January 1,1964 $3,937.83
Dividends received during 1964 163.71
$4,101.54
3.12
On hand,Cohasset Savings Bank,January 1,1965 $4,098.42
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited to
Cemetery -Perpetual Care Funds Income Account 3.12
CHARLES A.PERKINS CEMETERY CARE FUND
On hand,January 1,1964,Cohasset Savings Bank $16,836.66
Dividends received during 1964 •688.90
$17,525.56
Received by the Town in 1964 and credited to
Charles A.Perkins Cemetery Care Trust
Fund Income Account 1,100.00
On hand,Cohasset Savings Bank,January 1,1965 $16,425.56
CEDAR STREET CEMETERY
On hand,January 1,1964,Cohasset Savings Bank $1,055.15
Dividends received during 1964 43.96
On hand,January 1,1965,Cohasset Savings Bank $1,099.11
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
January 1,1964 to December 31,1964
1961
Outstanding January 1 ,1964:
Abated $138.13
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1962
Outstanding January 1,1964:
Collected and Paid to Treasurer
Abated $1,558.
Refunds on abatements
T ax Judgem ent 3 5
.
Tax Titles
Outstanding December 31,1964
91
64
$12,053.90
1,594.55
724.96
23.10
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14,396.
,51
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1963
Outstanding January 1,1964:$100,626.99
Add:New Committments 16,143.00
116,769.99
Collected and Paid to Treasurer $99,815.58
Abated $10,043.37
Refund on abatements 2,645.28 7,398.09
Tax Titles 751.80
Outstanding December 31,1964 8,804.52
$116,769.99
1964
Total Committments of Warrants from the Assessors
of Personal Property,Real Estate and Motor Vehicle
Excise:$1,685,965.92
Collected and paid to Treasurer $1,547,482.30
Abated $65,618.52
Refunds on abatements 12,654.44 52,964.08
Tax Titles 2,464.00
Outstanding December 31,1964 83,055.54
$1,685,965.92
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REPORT OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR
December 31,1964
Accounts Receivable Collected:$5,592.95
Tdwn Hall $240.00
Cemetery Lots &Care 1,867.74
School Department 80.00
Misc.Income 3,405.21
$5,592.95
REPORT OF THE WATER COLLECTOR
December 31,1964
1962 Water Liens
Outstanding January 1,1964 $83.68
Collected and Paid to Treasurer $83.68
83.68
1963 Water Liens
Outstanding January 1,1964 $843.26
Collected and Paid to Treasurer $556.25
Outstanding December 31,1964 287.01
843.26
1964 Water Liens
Total Committments $5,823.15
Collected and Paid to Treasurer $5,022.04
Outstanding December 31,1964 801.11
$5,823.15
1964 Water Meters,etc.
Total Committments $108,708.66
Collected and Paid to Treasurer $89,942.39
Abated $169.31
Refunds 274.81 -105.50
Outstanding December 31,1964 18,871.77
TOTAL COLLECTIONS SUMMARY
$108,708.66
Taxes Collected $1,660,254.78
Water Collections 103,882.30
Accounts Receivable 5,592.95
Interest,Cost,&Lien Certificates 2,372.01
Water Liens 5,661.97
$1,777,764.01
GORDON E.FLINT,Town Collector
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The mandates of the Town to the Board of Selectmen,as voted at
Town Meeting included work on Government Island pier,completion of
the Veteran's Memorial Park,and the extension of the wall at the
Woodside Cemetery.With the very great assistance of interested citi-
zens,all have been completed except the last mentioned.The Select-
men have held this project in abeyance pending determination of the
future status of the New Haven right of way which borders upon Town
ownedproperty at this location,as well as elsewhere in the Town.The
Board has established and is continuing close communications with the
railroad with respect to the possible disposition of this strip through
the Town.
The properties of Margaret A.Kline and Martin Guida have been
deeded to the Town.Negotiations in respect of the layout of James Lane
have been continued by Town Counsel.
The Board of Selectmen,acting in concert with the Aaron River
Committee and the Water Department,requested and have received the
co-operation of the Division of Waterways in making available an en-
gineer to examine the corollary problems of clearing Aaron River and
increasedwater supply to Lily Pond.Initial indications call for a peti-
tion by the Selectmen to the Department of Public Works for a stream
clearance project in Aaron River with possible future consideration to
be given to a dam in the Lily Pond area.The Board has voted to pre-
sent the stream clearance project petition to the Department of Public
Works in March.
The status of the Hingham Ammunition Depot Annex continues
unresolved and the Board has maintained its surveillance.Arrange-
ments for the acquisition of the Nike Site by the State Department of
Public Works were completed during the year.In co-operation with,
and at the request of the Water Department,the Board of Selectmen
has completed preliminary negotiations making a portion of this area
available as a location for a water system standpipe.
The lengthy planning studies for the harbor dredging at last seem
close to fruition.We have been advised that the New England Di\TLsion
of the Army Engineers have forwarded a favor able report to Washington.
We have received assurances of full co-operation from the Division of
Waterways of the Department of Public Works.Our own "Kitty"of
$25,000 has made the Town's contribution of $48,500 an attainable
goal and an article to raise the needed $23,500 has been inserted in
the warrant for the March Meeting.The attention of our Senator
William D .Weeks and our Representative Lester J .Gates have been
called to this project and their assistance in resolving any problems
which may arise has been requested,and has been readily promised.
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That the overall status of the Town continues good is due in n^
small measure to the employees and department heads who have con-
tinued to give more than full measure of their time and talents .It is
fitting that we are able to record our thanks to them all in this report.
GEORGE W.Mclaughlin,chairman
NATHANIEL HURWITZ
HELEN E.SCRIPTURE
REPORT OF THE AARON RIVER COMMITTEE
After meetings with the Board of Water Commissioners and Mem-
bers of the Board of Selectmen,it was resolved by this Committee that
flooding of the Aaron River can be best corrected by a Massachusetts
Department of Public Works,Chapter 91 project for stream clearance.
A petition is planned to reach the Department of Public Works through
the Board of Selectmen during March,1965 as the first step in gaining
consideration for 50%Commonwealth participation.
If our petition for a Chapter 91 project is favorably considered,
an article will be inserted in the Town Warrant for funds so that the
proposed stream clearance may be started as soon as possible.
GEORGE E.HALEY
STEWART S.SARGENT
ROBERT C.BRIGGS,Chairman
163
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
Submitted herewith is the report of the Highway Surveyor for
the year ending December 31,1964.
The Department worked on street drainage during the winter
and spring.Most of the drainage was installed on streets that had
obsolete systems or no drainage at all.This program will continue.
Thirty-eight standard catch basins were built and 4,338 feet of
10"and 12"pipe was laid.
Two and one-half miles of mix-in-place was laid in various
sections of town and 6,862 feet of Bitimiinous concrete was laid on
sections of North and South Main Street.
Chapter 90 Maintenance funds were used to repair Mill Bridge
and re surface Mar gin Street.The Department has requested Chapter
90 Construction and Maintenance funds for 1965.The Construction
funds will be applied to the Forest Avenue project as approved by the
State Department of Public Works.The Maintenance money will be
used on streets approved by the state for such aid.
Street signs have been replaced,repainted,and new signs in-
stalled.
I wish to thank the Town Officials,citizens of Cohasset and the
men of the Highway Department for their loyal support and cooperation.
LOUIS C.BAILEY,JR.,Highway Surveyor
REPORT OF THE WIRE SUPERINTENDENT
The following is the annual report of the Wire Department for
the year of 1964:
FIRE ALARM AND POLICE SIGNAL
Five miles of new overhead wire was installed to replace old
wire.New cross arms were replaced where needed.Three new fire
alarm boxes were installed to give better coverage.New parts were
replaced in traffic signal equipment because of damage and relocation.
TOWN OWNED BUILDINGS
.All repairs and new installation of electrical equipment was
done by this department.
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WIRE INSPECTION
Work by electrical contractors was inspected and permits and
fees were filed with the Town Accountant and Treasurer.
I wish to express my sincere thanks to all Town Officials and
Departments for their co-operation.
EDWARD P.MALLEY,Supt.of Wires
CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT
I herewith submit the Civil Defense Report for the year ending
December 31,1964.
*
The 2G0 bed hospital formerly located at the Cohasset High
School was inventoried and moved to more adequate quarters in the
basement of the new addition to the Deer Hill School.The storage
area at this location and the area available in which to operate the
hospital qualifies the Towti for an additional 200 bed hospital,the
additional sections are currently arriving.
Discussions have been held with neighboring towns relative to
the training of Personnel from each Town so that the hospital could
be used for other Communities who do not have a unit of this type.
Training Programs in the various fields such as Rescue,Med-
ical Self Help,First Aid and Shelter Management have been offered.
Additional radiological monitoring equipment has been procured
inorder to expand our capabilities of radiological monitoring through-
out the Town.
Program papers and staffing reports have been prepared,filed
and approved as required,in order to keep our rating in Civil De-
fense and qualify for surplus property.
Regular visits to surplus property depots have been made and
several items have been procured at greatly reduced costs.
HARRY H.REED,JR.,Director
165
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The Department of Public Welfare in Cohasset has intensified
its service to families with children to meet Federal requirements
effective July 1,1962.Theobjective as set forth by the United States
Department of Health,Education,and Welfare is the reduction of
dependency through rehabilitation,to strengthen family life,and the
safeguarding of children in hazardous home situations.These services
are now being extended to other categories of assistance.
The total expense of assistance for 1964 was $135,813.21,of
which 74.3%was reimbursed by Federal and State.
The administrative cost was $13,648.97,of which 65.5%was
reimbursed.OnDec.31,1964,there were 90 cases active involving
152 persons.
The following is a report of the Social Service League from
Jan.1,1964 through Dec.31,1964.
New Cases Totsil Cases Visits
2 5 178
1 2 57
en 1 1 16
1 76
2 3 3
Total ...330
Recipients of:
Old Age Assistance
Medical Aid to the Aged
Aid to Dependent Children
Disability Assistance
General Fund
Nursing Services were recommended by the attending physician
and approved by the Welfare Department.
CASEWORK REPORT
2 cases were referred to Mrs.Wright,Caseworker,Social
Service League,for social planning by Mrs.Oliver.4 cases were
referred by the caseworker to Mrs.Oliver for financial assistance.
Her cooperation in planning for rehabilitation is greatly appreciated
by the League staff.In addition 2 cases were handled jointly,that
had been known over a long period of time.1 case will require con-
tinued co-operative effort in 1965.
HELEN E.SCRIPTURE,Chairman
166
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
In company with other communities on the perimeter of the
Metropolitan Area,Cohasset continues to show steady growth as ev-
idenced by the subdivision statistics at the end of this report.
As near as can be determined from the figures for the three
years since it was published,town growth is "on schedule"with the
predictions set forth in the Long Range General Plan completed in
1961.This report sets probable population figures of 7,500 in 1970,
8,100 in 1975,and 10,300 in 1985 based on present zoning regulations.
How wisely we plan and how boldly we act now to control this
growth will set the pattern for the Cohasset of the future.There are
a number of areas in which the community should act positively to
insure that the challenge of continued growth will be met.Among the
more urgent are the following:
(1)Adoption of a new Zoning By-Law and Map requiring 40 ,000
foot building lots in selected areas not now built up.The
Planning Board will present such a new law at a special
town meeting in 1965.
(2)Acquisition by the town,through its School Facilities Com-
mittee,of necessary sites for future school needs before
these sites are preempted for housing.A complete blue
print for these acquisitions is set forth in the report of
Educational Service Associates as part of the Long Range
General Plan.
(3)Acquisition by the Towti of all the right of way of the New-
Haven Railroad lying within the town.Talks with railroad
officials were started in 1964 and should continue until a
price on which the town may act has been arrived at.This
land provides a logical,and vital,corridor for future
transportation needs.
(4)Continued support of conservation uses for the 800 acres
in the Naval Ammunition Depot,preferably under State
ownership,if and when it is again determined that there
is no Federal need for the property.
(5)The formation,at an early date,of a Capital Outlay Com-
mittee,consisting of representatives of major town boards
to make an inventory of needed capital expenditures and to
keep before the town a yearly priorit}^schedule based on
sound financial practice.
The Long Range General Plan (Benjamin Report)continues to
be the "Bible"for the Planning Board.Some have asked what time
schedule might be anticipated for the accomplishment of the major
provisions of this plan.Here again,we are "on schedule".Our
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Plan is three years old and the average implementation period in towns
which have similar plans is said to be ten to fifteen years.
There is some confusion in the public mind (not lessened by
recent editorial comment)about the responsibilities of the Planning
Board concerning the Zoning By-Law.While the Planning Board is
the instrument through which Zoning By-Laws and amendments are
recommended to the town,the Board does not administer or enforce
these laws and does not issue permits under them.The related State
Laws and local regulations governing subdivision control are the
province of the Planning Board and under this function,the record
for 1964 shows the following actions:
27 plans were determined not to require approval under the
subdivision control law and were so endorsed.Approximately 50
newhouse lots are available for building as a result of these endorse-
ments.
2 subdivisions approved in previous years were presented with
minor changes and were re-approved after public hearings.These
were Old Coach Road containing 22 lots,and Surrey Drive containing
14 lots.Pine Ridge Road,a new subdivision of 5 lots off Beechwood
Street,was presented and approved after a public hearing.As this
report is being prepared a hearing is scheduled for Cedar Acres
Lane,a subdivision containing 20 lots.The total number of lots in
this location is 37,but 17 of these have been endorsed as not re-
quiring approval (since they have frontage on either Forest Avenue
or North Main Street)and are reflected in the totals in the preceding
paragraph.
The Planning Board again acknowledges with gratitude the ser-
vices of its Zoning AdvisoryCommittee consisting of Donald J.Evans,
Louis F.Eaton,Jr.,Roger B.Coulter,David E.Place,and Ray-
mond G.Buckley.
The Board also notes with pleasure the appointment of one of
its members,Nathan W.Bates,as chairman of a committee on re-
creation and open spaces of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
BURTRAM J.PRATT,Chairman
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Therewith submit the report of the Fire Department for the year
ending December 31 ,1964.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION and PERSONNEL ALLOCATION
There are presently employed sixteen permanent officers and
firefighters in the Fire Department.These men are divided into three
work groups,each commanded by an officer and working 56 hours per
week.These three groups are again divided and then assigned to Fire
Headquarters,North Cohasset,and Beechwood.
HEADQUARTERS GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3
Engine 1
Engine 4
Ladder 1
Relief Man
Fire Alarm
Operator
R.M.Conley
R.J.Henn
C.J.O'Brien
R.P.Oliver
W.C.Wheelwright,Jr.J.F.Thompson
W.L.Nickerson F.N.Edwards
G.E.Casey T.W.Hernan,Jr.
NORTH COHASSET
Engine 2 D.R.Marks
BEECHWOOD
E.J.Sullivan A.E.Studley
Engine 3 P.A.Grassie R.Perroncello F.S.Wheelwright
It should be noted that there is a lack of personnel to fill out the
necessary positions,primarily at Fire Headquarters.The Relief Man
would fill vacancies as they occur due to sick leave and vacations.
Without this man it is necessary to place one company out of service.
The Fire Alarm Operator would take charge of the radio,telephones
and fire alarm equipment,would see that covering apparatus is avail-
able in the event of simultaneous or multiple alarms,or contact util-
ity companies if needed,and the proper authority if special equipment
is needed.
Call officers and call firefighters are assigned to the various
companies as follows:
HEADQUARTERS
Engine 1 E.J.Antoine
W.E.Poland
L.E.Salvador
R.L.Yocum
C.W.Frates
E.H.Pratt
J.S.Silvia
T.M.Healy,Jr,
B.J.Salvador
R.W.Rosano
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Engine 4 E.P.Barrow C.T.Cheshire
N.J.Delaney C.J.Dickson
J.A.Migliaccio D.Souther
Ladder 1 R.V.Andrews R.A.Dion
R.F.Leonard W.H.McArthur
F .H .Tilden H .Williams ,Jr
.
L.R.Curley
W.D.Enos
A.E.Frates
E.P.Malley
J.W.Rosano
Fire Alarm E.R.McArthur,
Jr.
B.J.Salvador,Jr.M.E.Salvador
NORTH COHASSET
Engine 2 A.L.Clark A.R.Emanuello
P.V.Emanuello H.H.Ritter
J.A.Clark C.Pape
D.Emanuello
L .D .Sorrentino
BEECHWOOD
Engine 3 D.F.Ainslie
H.E.Marsh
V.E.Tibbetts
J.J.DelSasso
M .H .Stevens
D.L.Kelley
S.B.Taylor
There are a few vacancies in the call force roster but it is dif-
ficult to find men that are in town most of the day and most important
..that are willing and able to become call firefighters.Many of the
self employed people in the town do not feel that they can stay away
from their business for very long periods
.
INVENTORY of AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT of the DEPARTMENT
COMPANY TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
Engine 1 750 GPM Triple Comb.
Pumper Headquarters Pirsch 1954
Engine 2 750 GPM.Triple Comb.
Pumper North Cohasset Pirsch 1961
Engine 3 500 GPM Triple Comb.
Pumper Beechwood Mack 1950
Engine 4 500 GPM Pump -400
gal.tank Headquarters Ford 1953
Ladder 1 65 ft.Jimior Aerial Headquarters Pirsch 1947
Forest 500 GPM -400 gal tank Headquarters Dodge 1955
MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLES
TYPE OF VEHICLE DEPARTMENT USE MAKE YEAR
Four door sedan Chief's Car Oldsmobile 1962
Panel truck Lighting truck:Ford 1953
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This lighting truck,which has proven valuable at night fires,
was rebuilt and donated to the department by a group of the firefighters.
The equipment contained in it was either surplus equipment or donated
by interested persons.The truck carries a 10,000 watt generating
plant,floodlights,electric cables,acetylene cutting torch,ropes,
block and falls,jacks and other smaller pieces of equipment.I know
of no other Fire Department of comparable size that has a lighting
plant that will equal this unit.
STATION AND EQUIPMENT
Again I must say that the Fire Headquarters building is a tre-
mendous improvement to the operation and efficiency of the depart-
ment.All equipment can be comfortably housed and the quarters for
the men are clean,spacious and comfortable,the department is proud
of this facility.
The stations at North Cohasset and Beechwood are no longer ad-
equate for use as sub-fire stations.The floor space is inadequate,
the ceilings are too low,the garage door openings are too narrow and low,
the facilities for the men quartered there are the barest minimum and
thesafety of the buildings is questionable.Both locations are poor for
response of these companies and the buildings do not lend themselves
to economical remodeling and repair.The size of the buildings is such
that re-assignment of apparatus is almost impossible.Present day
apparatus will not fit inside the stations except that which is tailor
made for each station.
A fire station properly located should allow the company to be
in the "hub"of the area of response,as well as meeting several other
requirements for location,neither of these stations allow this response
in more than one direction,.nor do they meet the other general re-
quirements .
The department has acquired,through the generosit}^of a group
of local citizens,a "rescue boat".This boat is a flat bottom aluminum
boat 16 feet in length.It was presented to the department complete
with oars,life jackets,ropes and life preserver.Since it has been
in service we have occasion to use it only once but is much safer way
to perform the task of ice rescue.
The apparatus of the department was subjected to a performance
test by the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association.This test
is used to determine the efficiency of the pumping equipment of the de-
partment and to see if the equipment can still meet its rated capacity.
All pumping engines passed this test and were reported in good con-
dition.
The complete inventory of hose of the department was tested and
washed,minor repairs were made as needed and the results of the test
and repairs recorded on the hose inventory cards .The hose loads of
each of the pumpers was changed several times in the year,which is
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part of the hose maintenance program of the department.Replace-
ments were made of the older lengths of hose to keep them within the
range of the proper life usefulness.
The hose bodies of all major pumping engines are now modified
to permit them to lay parallel lines ..or two lines at a time.This
speeds up the process of getting sufficient water on a fire and usually
means that only one pumper need be out of service at a time.
Repairs and adjustments were made to both the apparatus and
equipment as the need arose and I feel that they both are in good order
and repair.This was brought out in the previously mentioned per-
formance test of all pumping apparatus.
SUMMARY OF ALARMS AND EMERGENCY CALLS
BELL ALARMS 127
STILL ALARMS 227
Total 354
Buildings and structures .44
Vehicles 23
Smoke and gas investigations 59
False,accidental and needless alarms 33
First Aid,Resuscitation and Inhalation 13
Grass and brush 88
Dumps,dumpsters and rubbish 12
Boats 3
Mutual Aid to Scituate 11
Mutual Aid to Hingham 18
Mutual Aid to Hull 8
Mutual Aid to Plymouth 2
Lock-outs,aid to persons and animals 14
Automobile accidents 5
Miscellaneous 21
In working at these fires and emergencies the department used
along with the many,many various and assorted tools and equipment
the following amounts of hose and ladders.
Feet of ladders raised 905 feet
1-1/2 inch hose 5,750 feet
2-1/2 inch hose 7,900 feet
3/4 inch hose 24,605 feet
Total feet of hose used 38,255 feet
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GENERAL
In conjunction with the Cohasset Board of Health and the United
States Food and Drug Administration the department held in custody,
after seizure,143 gallons of a highly flammable waterproofing agent.
After an order from the United States District Court ordered its dis-
posal it was taken to the dump and burned.
Any resident of Cohasset having in their possession some of this
water repellent "X-33"should contact the Fire Department immedi-
ately and arrange for its disposal.
The New England Fire Insurance Rating Association conducted a
survey in Cohasset during 1964.These surveys encompass a detailed
look and evaluation of the Town and are pointed specifically at the Fire
and Water Departments.After this study and evaluation is completed
a basis for establishment of the fire insurance rates is then available.
The results of this survey will be available sometime in early 1965,
along with a list of recommendations for meeting their requirements.
Several members of the department,at their own expense,at-
tended the Fire Training School conducted by the New Hampshire Fire
Chiefs Club at Fitzwilliam,New Hampshire.This training under ac-
tual fire conditions has proven extremely valuable.
All permanent officers and men,along with a group of the call
firefighters,attended a course conducted under the supervision of the
American Red Cross and were certified in Standard First Aid.When
the arrangements can be completed a course in Advanced First Aid
will be offered.
RE COMMENDATIONS
The following subjects are set forth for your thoughts and con-
sideration in the future.
1.the addition of at least two permanent firefighters to the
department to allow the department to function at a safe
minimum strength regardless of sickness or vacations.I'he
table of organization in the first part of this report indicates
these vacancies.Until such time as these men are added
the fire department cannot function at a safe and efficient
minimum strength.
2.a study of the possibilities of relocating the stations at North
Cohasset and Beechwood,keeping in mind possible consolid-
ation.The fire companies quartered in these stations serve
not only the immediate neighborhood but the entire town.An
article to this effect is contained in the Warrant for the An-
nual Town Meeting for 1965.
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3 .construction of a fire training area which would include a
ladder training tower,a combination smoke house and fire
combat building and a pumper test and drafting pit.
APPRECIATION
In the year 1964 there were no deaths or retirements of any fire
department members.There was one resignation:
Ralph R.Studley,assigned to Engine 2 as a call firefighter,
who served from November 9,1938 to August 17,1964..26
years of faithful and honorable service to the Town of Cohasset.
In concluding this report I would like to extend to the citizens of
Cohasset,the Honorable Board of Selectmen,the heads and members
of all Town Departments and committees my sincere thanks and apprec-
iation for the manner in which they cooperated with and assisted this
department in the past year.
Iwould also like to thank the officers and men,who are the Fire
Department,for their fine cooperation,assistance and understanding.
Without these very necessary things it would be very difficult to have
continued to carry out the program and activities of the department.
CHARLES PIEPENBRINK
Chief of Fire Department
REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Personnel Committee has met regularly in the Town Hall on
the second Thursday of each month and has also held additional meetings
in order to consider the requests of the various town departments.
Members of the Board have also attended two meetings of the
Massachusetts Personnel Boards Association which furnishes the
Cohasset Board with salary schedules and information on most towns
and cities of Massachusetts.
After making comparisons of eight surrounding towns the Board
will recommend at the town meeting in March of 1965 that pay for
Cohasset town employees be increased 4%.
T,GERARD KEATING,Chairman
RICHARD D.SARNELL,Secretary
GEORGE G.CROCKER
HERBERT R.TOWLE
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Personnel
Anthony W.Vento:Health Agent and Milk Inspector
William Matteson,Jr.,D.M.D.:School Dentist
Freddie Peterson,M.D.:Well Baby and Well Child Conference Pedia-
trician
Matthew Carr,D.V.M.:Animal and Slaughtering Inspector
Public Health Nursing Services by contract with Social Service League
Edwin H.Pratt and Charles T.Patrolia:Plumbing Inspectors
Manuel P.Silvia:Superintendent of Town Dump
This year for the first time the Board of Health has been suc-
cessful in obtaining an office in the Town Hall.This is the space at the
left hand side of the lobby.Although small,it has proved to be gen-
erally satisfactory,except that it was not available in November and
December when it was again taken over by personnel of the Registry
of Motor Vehicles .With files and records in temporary storage the
Health Agent,Mr.Vento,has been seriously handicapped in the bud-
get preparation and other work at the end of the year.One arrange-
ment that has contributed greatly to the efficient operation of the new
office has been the willing and patient cooperation of Mrs.Thomas
Silvia,of the Town Clerk's office,in answering an extension phone
of the Board of Health.The Health Agent and Board are very grate-
ful to Mrs.Silvia for her assistance to the many citizens who have
called and have been able to leave a message.
The regular working week of the Health Agent is now Monday,
Wednesday and Friday,with hours officially set at 8:30 to 12:30 and
1:00 to 5:00.However,the nature of the job,with a great many calls
for nuisance investigation,or final inspection of a disposal system
thatthecontractor is waiting to cover up,results in work outside these
hours.Such field investigation and related administration and con-
ference are very time consuming;they take up more than half of the
workinghours of the Agent.For the past 3 years the Agent has spent
10%to 30%extra time,without pay,beyond the three days per week
provided for in the budget,in an effort to complete as much of the work
as possible.Even so,important phases of public health activities
have been curtailed because of lack of time:prompt follow-up of all
nuisance abatements,disease detection programs,restaurant in-
spection,and development of a home -owner information program on
inspection and maintenance of an individual sewage disposal system.
It is now clear that a full-time position for the Health Agent is essen-
tial if a proper degree of supervision is to be exercised over the sani-
tation problems in the town,especially those involving new sewage
disposal systems and nuisance complaints .The Board of Health has
accordingly requested a change in status of the Health Agent from a
part-time position with three days per week to full time.
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SANITARY SURVEY OF PEPPERMINT BROOK AREA
A problem area that had previously given trouble with respect
to sewage disposal again came into question this year when evidence
was found of serious pollution in Peppermint Brook,which drains into
the east side of Lily Pond.A sanitary survej^was carried out on this
area a number of years ago and corrective measures were taken with
regard to individual problems that were detected.It was necessary to
repeat a full-scale sanitary survey in the area and numerous sources
were found in which sewage overflow was getting into the Brook.In
some instances direct connections were found from laundry drains and
sewer drains into a catch basin.Despite steps taken to break these
connections and correct the sewage overflow the problem in the area
is complicated by a variable degree of subsurface flow that also drains
into the Brook.This represents another area that will be difficult to
correct in the absence of a public sewerage system.The Board of
Health will include Peppermint Brook in the list of sites,such as the
Harbor and bathing beaches,where water samples are periodically
tested.Pollution in Peppermint Brook is also important because of
its drainage into Lily Pond,and the use of water from Lily Pond as a
source of town water supply.However,such water is drawn from the
west side of Lily Pond,a long distance from the outlet of Peppermint
Brook,and a test of the water in this area did not disclose evidence of
pollution.All regular tests carried out by the Water Department and
by the State have always shown a satisfactory state of bacteriological
purity in the treated water.
SOIL INVENTORY REPORT
The Selectmen entered into an agreement with the Soil Conser-
vation Service in Walpole in May,under which the Service agreed to
prepare a soil inventory report for Cohasset for the sum of $1,200,
provided in the warrant of the 1964 town meeting.The field work for
this survey was completed during the summer.Four copies of the re-
port and a set of aerial photographs will be supplied to the town when
the preparation of the report is completed some time this year.These
reports will include maps and interpretations showing the suitability of
the soil for the following uses:
Septic tank filter fields source of sand and gravel
Commercial and industrial sites roads
home sites woodland
athletic fields surface runoff
development of wet lands for land slope characteristics
waterfowl
An effort is being made to secure additional copies of the report,
which can be furnished at cost to those who desire them.
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SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMITS
New construction 37
Alterations or additions 32
Subdivision investigations 2
Final inspections 57
Percolation tests witnessed 14
Short-form permits issued 61
Total visits made 231
Conferences regarding sewage disposal 204
NUISANCE COMPLAINTS
Sewage overflow or pollution 50
Drainage,surface water 25
Animals 36
Rubbish and garbage 2
Miscellaneous 23
Total number of cases 136
Total number of visits 310
There were 19 dye tests of which 4 were positive.
A sanitary survey in one area required approximately 40 hours of work
in 1964,with additional follow-up extending to 1965.There were 7
water samples analyzed from this area.
TOWN DUMP
Hours:8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.,daily except Monday and holidays
The dump has been maintained in a sanitary condition under the
efficient operation of the Superintendent.Owing to the increase in area
of fill an extension of the fence is planned for this year.Funds have
been requested to repack the well in an effort to provide some increase
in water supply for fire protection.This measure was recommended
after a study by the Fire Chief and Water Superintendent of alternative
possible steps.It was necessary to carry out extensive repairs of the
water pump and motor during the past year.
FOOD -HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS
Year-round restaurants 12
Seasonal restaurants,canteens 6
Grocery stores 6
Milk samples 15
Water samples 27
Milk and similar licenses 35
Total number of inspections 50
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Miscellaneous Health Agent Activities
Inspection of Day Camps,Day Care centers and Nursing Homes 5
Total licenses issued 51
Burial Permits issued 22
International Immunization Cards Certified 69
Chest X-rays,Mobile Unit at Cushing Plaza 130
Receipts to Town Treasurer (license fees,not including
plimibing permits)$220 .50
Plumbing Inspections
Plumbers registered 60
Permits,new construction 39
Permits,alterations 90
Permit fees collected $625.50
Fee payments to Inspectors $631.00
Immunization Summary
No.children completing Immunization at Well Child Conferences:
Under 1 yr.1-4 4-5 Schools iTotals
DPT (3)24 2 1 27
S.F.(3)8 11 10
Smallpox Vacc.23 26 1 50
Total No.DPT Injections 123 )^i^nrf^.^123
Salk Vaccine J^)^^children
^^
133
Oral Trivalent Polio -87 doses 87
Grade 1 -DPT Boosters 59 59
Grades 5 and 9 D &T Boosters 123 123
Rabies Vaccine -dogs 104
Communicable Diseases Reported
Measles 2 Tuberculosis,Pulm.2
German Measles 74 Scarlet Fever 2
Chicken Pox 3 Gonorrhea 1
Dog Bites 15 Salmonellosis 1
Mumps 19 Mononucleosis 1
Total 120
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Tuberculosis Status
Active Cases
Arrested
Contacts -new
1
13
28
Total Cases under Supervision 101
Total Visits of Supervision 201
Detection Proffl^ams
Mobile ChestX-Raj^s in December for food handlers and citizens -130
Heaf Tuberculin Test -418
Visual screening program for pre-school children will continue until
April 1965.
Public Health Nursing
(by contract with Social Service League)
Mrs.G.F.Lundin,R.N.,and Mrs.M.Medeiros,R.N.
Casies Forw'd New Cases
Jan.,1,1964
24
1964 Visits
Maternity 60 147
Infant &Child Health 426 188 1001
Chronic Disease 29 6 77
Handicapped Children 10 1 19
Tuberculosis 1 1 4
Tuberculosis arrested -contacts 79 27 201
Glaucoma 1 4
Acute Communicable 94 187
Immunization 199
PKU tests 52
Amblyopia ProgTam 4
Trivalent 16
Premature Infants 3 6
Well Child Conferences
Sessions Attendance
Well Baby Clinics 10 152
WeH Child Clinics 10 133
Combined Clinics 2 30
Norfolk County Hospital OPD 10 16
Total No.of hours in Clinics -107
SalkVaccine injections were discontinued in June,and substituted with
Trivalent Oral Polio Vaccine
.
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The Heaf Tuberculin test was adopted as a routine procedure at the
Well Child Conferences to children at the age of 2 years.
Casework Report
Mrs.Frances Wright,Social Service League
6 cases were carried to 1964 from 1963,and 4 of them are still active
—
3 in need of intensive help.Two cases,known also to the Board of
Health,were opened in 1964 —one a difficult marriage problem,one
in need of financial help in carrying out a medical recommendation.
One of the new cases is now closed,leaving 5 to be carried to 1965.
Dental Clinic
A report of the Dental Clinic,sponsored by the Board of Health,will
be found in the report of the School Department.
RICHARD B.SINGER,M.D.,Chairman
RENE G.CHIASSON,Secretary
ROBERT T.SCEERY,M.D.,Member
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INDEX
Aaron River Committee Report 163
Accountant's Report 111
Annual Election,March 14,1964 41
Assessor's Report 93
Births 58
Board of Health Report 175
Civil Defense Report l65
Conservation Commissions'Report 99
Deaths 69
Fire Department Report 169
Highway Surveyor's Report 164
Incinerator Committee Report 8 3
In Memoriam Z
Jury List 1 3
Librarian's Report 97
Library Report 84
Marriages 63
Moth Superintendent's Report 109
Old Colony Transportation Committee
Report 92
Personnel Committee Report 174
Planning Board Report l67
Police Department Report lOZ
School Committee Report 73
School Superintendent's Report 7 5
Sealer of Weights and Measures'Report 93
Selectraen's Report 162
Sevv^erage System Study Committee 85
South Shore Mosquito Control Project
Report 106
South Shore Regional School District
Committee Report 88
181
Tax Collector's Report 160
Town Collector's Report l6l
Town Meeting,March 7,1964 14
Town Officers 3
Treasurer's Report 101
Tree Warden's Report 108
Vital Statistics 71
Water Collector's Report l6l
Water Commissioners'Report 90
Welfare Report 166
Wire Superintendent's Report 164
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AT YOUR SERVICE
Fire Department EV 3-0260 Police Deportment,EV 3-1212
Ambulonce,EV 3-1212
Assessors,EV 3-1640
Selectmen,EV 3-0228 Public Welfare EV 3-0354
Town Accountant,EV 3-0188
Town Clerk,EV 3-0187
Tax Collector,EV 3-061 1
Town Treasurer,EV 3-0341
Tree Warden EV 3-0082
Highway Surveyor,EV 3-0273 or EV 3-1186
School Committee,EV 3-0493
Board of Health,EV 3-1273
Wire Superintendent,EV 3-1179
Civil Defense,EV 3-0057
Water Department,EV 3-0057,EV 3-1409
Superintendent of Schools,EV 3-1061
High School,EV 3-0290
Deer Hill School,EV 3-1 155
Ripley Road School,EV 3-0540
Brockton Edison Company,EV 3-0245
Boston Gas Company,Rl 9-2940
Red Cross,EV 3-11 97
Community Center,EV 3-0088
Sandy Beach Association,EV 3-9691
Telegrams,EV 3-0606,EV 3-0607
NO SCHOOL Signal,on Fire Alarm —1-2-2
OPRCE SYSTEMS
HINGHAM.AWSSACHUSETTS
SURVIVAL INSURANCE
BE PREPARED —Know the warning signals.Check your
emergency supplies.Decide where you would take cover:(1)
In your cellar?or (2)in the excellent public shelters now
available in the Cohasset area of the Navy Ammunition Depot.'
Enter by Doane St.from Beechwood or by Howe Road,oppo-
site west end of Sohier St.
THE TAKE COVER SIGNAL —On the sirens an up and down
wailing.On the fire horns short blasts for 3 minutes.
ALERT SIGNAL —If time permits which is very unlikely,on
the sirens the high note held steadily.On the horns a .sus-
tained blast.
KEEP EMERGENCY SUPPLIES —1.Non perishable foods.
2.Water in covered containers.3.Battery powered radio.
4.Flashlight,lantern,camp stove.5.In your car keep your
gas tank at least half filled.
HURRICANE —Fasten your house shutters.Stay away from
windows.Do not touch fallen wires.Telephone only neces-
sary emergency calls.
FLOODS —Remove motors and valuables to upper floors.
Shut oflf electricity at main switch before evacuating.
TORNADO —If at home :Take refuge in cellar of strongest
house nearby,and lie on face under table or other strong
piece of furniture,in corner toward approaching storm.If no
cellar,lie under strong piece of furniture against inside wall.
If in open :Proceed at right angles to path of storm.If there
is no time to escape storm's path,lie face down in ditch or
other depression.