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ANNUAL REPORTS
by the officers of the
Town ®F Watertown
For the
Three Hundred and Twenty-third Year
of its organization
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1953
QE!CaNfl�tP'
EATON PRESS
Watertown, Massachusetts
SEE BACK OF BOOK FOR CONTENTS
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TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1953
Selectmen
11 AV.0r_iM.L O. BERRY, Chairman Term expires 1954
H. rir;to-r n i APPLIN Term expires 1955
ROY C. PAPALIA Term expires 1956
Committee Assignments
ENTIRE BOARD
Welfare, Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children.
HERBERT O. BERRY
Highway, Sewer and Drainage, Sidewalks, Inspector of Buildings,
Dag Officer, Veterinarian, Purchasing.
H. HERBERT APPLIN
Police, Engineering, Administration Building, Veterans' Affairs,
Poles and Wires.
ROY C. PAPALIA
Fire, InArmary, Workmens' Compensation, Insurance, Legal, Sealer
of Weights and Measures.
i=v unr; OF vrr vd,
WILLIAM W. NORCROSS, JR. Auditor
GEORGE B. WELLMAN Town Clerk
JAMES H. ,ac ,iLAN Treasurer
JOHN J. KENNEDY Collector of Taxes
MODERATOR
JOHN J. CURRAN Term expires 1954
Board of Assessors
RONALD M. STONE, Chairman Term expires 1954
ANDREW D. BRADFORD Term expires 1955
J. MALCOLM WHITNEY Term expires 1956
Park Commissioners
JOHN , Chairman Term expires 1955
WILLIAM H. REGAN Term expires 1954
WAYNE E. EATON Term expires 1956
Board of Health
JOHN A. LORING, Chairman Term expires 1955
RICHARD JUSKALIAN (Militar7 Substitute for Dlr. Titus)
LOUIS A. MASTIbANGELO Term expires 1956
PETER P. TITUS Term expires 1954
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Tree Warden and Moth Departments
THOMAS P. MORLEY Term expires 1954
School Committee
MARTIN V. TOMASSIAN, Chairman Term expires 1954
BEULAH A. Term expires 1954
JAMES F. BRETT Term expires 1955
LAURENCE E. MALONEY Term expires 1955
PHILIP PANE Term expires 1955
AGNES J. FLYNN Term expires 1956
EVELYN H. McGOWAN Term expires 1956
FRANCIS A. KELLY, Superintendent of Schools
Trustees, Free Public Library
CHARLES T. BURKE, Chairman Term expires 1954
ARLYNE HASSETT Term expires 1955
CHARLES P. EATON Term expires 1954
EDMUND P. HICKEY Term expires 1955
MARY J. BARRY Term expires 1956
ROBERT B. CHASE Term expires 1956
CATHARINE M. YERXA, Librarian
Water Commissioners
RAY MASSA, Chairman Term expires 1955
THOMAS W. DEVANEY Term expires 1954
LOUIS ALFIERI Term expires 1956
Watertown Housing Authority
VINCENT T. SWIFT, Chairman Term expires 1956
CHESTER H. PARKER Term expires 1954
CHARLES F. SHAW Term expires 1958
W.LLLAM E. MALONEY Term expires 1955
SEBASTIAN TANGUSSO, S;ate Representative
Planning Board
GEORGE N. rtur7viL, Chairman Term expires 1954
W. LAWRENCE HOWE Term expires 1954
WILLIAM E. BETI'ENCOURT Term expires 1956
°°JOHN W. HEALEY Term expires 1955
DONALD M. GIVEN Term expires 1956
*THOMAS C. MENTON Term expires 1955
° Resigned. " Appointed to fill 1955 vacancy.
Constables
ALBERT.ZAINO (Appointed) Term expires 1953
GEORGE H. ROBLEY, JR. (Elected) Term expires 1953
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Registrars of Voters
HERBERT C—HARTING, Chairman Term expires 1954
THOMAS. J. GALLIGAN Term expires 1955
CYRUS M. OHANIAN Term expires 1956
GEORGE B. WELLMAN Virtue of Office
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Town Physicians
WALTER N. SECORD Term expires 1954
SEVERIO PICCERI Term expires 1954
Town Counsel
EARLE S. TYLER Term expires 1954
Keeper of Lockup
JAMES M. IGOE
Keeper of Infirmary and Pound
CHARLES J. DeMARAIS Term expires 1953
Board of Appeals
MARTIN V. TOMASSIAN, Chairman Term expires 1955
MAURICE J. CARROLL Term expires 1954
RONALD M. STONE Term expires 1956
Associate Members of
Board of Appeals
VICTOR D'ANDREA Term expires 1955
J. MALCOLM WHITNEY Term expires 1954
Contributory Retriment Board
WILLIAM W. NORCROSS, JR. By Virtue of Office
CARL W. JOHNSON Appointed, Term expires July 1, 1955
MAURICE J. SHEEHAN Elected, Term expires July 1, 1956
Fence Viewers
LEROY TITUS Appointed June 30, 1952
TONY F. FOLINO Appointed June 30, 1952
AUGUST M. al-in.Li-i Appointed June 30, 1952
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FRANCIS J. CAREY Term expires 1954
ELLEN LINEHAN Term expires 1954
THOMAS F. MEGAN Term expires 1954
H. LESLIE MUMFORD Term expires 1954
DOMENICO RAIMONDO Term expires 1954
MILES P. ROBINSON, Chairman Term expires 1954
ARTHUR SODERMAN Term expires 1954
MATTHEW W. J. CARLEY Term expires 1955
STERLING R. CARRINGTON Term expires 1955
CORNELIUS J. CARROLL Term expires 1955
THOMAS J. GALLIGAN, JR. Term expires 1955
JOSEPH NATALE Term expires 1955
AUGUSTIN R. PAPALIA Term expires 1955
GEORGE E. SLAMIN Term expires 1955
JOHN F. COLLINS Term expires 1956
ARTHUR I. DAVIS Term expires 1956
CHARLES C. FLORA Term expires 1956
THOMAS C. MENTON Term expires 1956
HELEN F. REGAN, Secretary Term expires 1956
EDWARD SEFERJAN Term expires 1956
CHARLES L. SHELDON Term expires 1956
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OFFICERS UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Town Engineer
JAMES H. SULLIVAN
Appointed Acting Town Engineer
November 26, 1951
Appointed Town Engineer
October 19, 1953
Superintendent of Highways
THOMAS V. L w z rus,
Assistant Superintendent
of Highways
E. HAROLD JOHNSTON
Inspector of Cattle and Town Veterinarian
JOHN J. MURPHY, JR.
Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs
JOHN F. CORBETT
Welfare Agent
JOSEPH F. MURRAY
Health Agent
JOHN A. COLBERT
Superintendent of Cemeteries
HENRY M. DOHERTY
(Provisional appointment August 28, 1952)
ALFRED MININCLERI
Appointed July 20, 1953
Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation
EDWARD L. MAURER
Superintendent of Parks
JOSEPH A. 1Jw xrA-.
Superintendent of Water Department
MICHAEL B. OATES
Superintendent of Wires
AMBROSE P. VASEY
Appointed Acting Supt. Oct. 6, 1952
Permanent Appointment December 21, 1953
Inspector of Buildings
MAURIC�E F. w xi v vz
Sealer of Weights and Measures
J. FRANK AHEAR.N
Agent, Workmen's Compensation
JOHN P. ME AN
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Police Chief
JAMES M. IGOE
Fire Chief
WILLIAM C. MoELROY
Purchasing Agent
WILLIAM F. OATES
Supervisors of Attendance
JOSEPH L. OARROLL
FRANCIS E. CAVflRLY
Dog Officer
ANTHONY CONTI
POPULATION STATISTICS
The estimated number of inhabitants of Watertown for the year
1915 as shown by the State Census was 16,615; police census 18,040;
police census in 1917, 20,055; Estimated .population in 1918, 20,500; police
census 1n January 1919, 21,500; Federal Census in January 1920, 21,457;
Estimated population in January 1922, 22,500; January 1923, 23,000;
January 1924, 25,000; State Census as of April 1, 1925, 25,480; Estimated
population January 1926, 27,500; January 1927, 28,500; January 1928,
30,000; January 1930, 32,500; Federal Census as of April 1, 1930, 34,913;
Fitlmated in January 1933, 36,400; January 1934, 35,600; State Census,
January 1935, 35,827; Estimated January 1937, 35,500; January 1938,
37,000; January 1939, 38,000; January 1940, 38,500; Federal Census
April 1940, officially reported as 35,427; Estimated January 1942, 36,000;
Estimated in January 1943, 36,500; Estimated December 31, 1944, 36,000;
State Census January 1945, 37,438; Estimated 1947, 38,000; Estimated
1948, 38,000; Estimated 1949, 38,500; Federal Census 1950, 37,329;
Estimated 1953, 38,5W.
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
Area-4.16 Square Miles
Altitude . . . . 236 Feet above sea level
Founded in 1630
Declared a body corporate by an Act of the Legistlature on March
23, 1786, Chapter 75, Acts of 1785.
The first mention of the town of Watertown is found in a record
of A Court of Assistants, holden att Charlton, the 7th of September,
1630, and is as follows:
"It is ordered, that Trimountaine shalbe called Boston;
Mattapan, Dorchester; and the town vpon Charles Ryver,
Watertown."
FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
THIRD COUNCILLOR DISTRICT
FIFTH MIDDLESEX SENATORIAL DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS:
Third Middlesex—Wards 9, 10, 11, of Cambridge, Precincts 1 and 2,
Watertown
Seventeenth Middlesex—Wards 3, 5, 7, of Waltham, Precincts 8 and 10,
Watertown
Twenty-third Middlesex—Town of Belmont, and Precincts 3 and 9,
Watertown
Thirtieth Middlesex—Precincts 4, 5, 6, 7, of Watertown
REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT
Third Middlesex District . . . . . ... .. ........ ...... . . JOHN F. C'iREMENs
.. ..... . ................ LAWRENCE FELONEY
Seventeenth Middlesex District . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . THOMAs F. FLAHERTY
Twenty-third Middlesex District . . .. .... . . . . . . Wlumm W. KrRLm
.... .. .... . . ... . . . . ... . ... ..... . ... . . . ....... .. .. .. EDWARD L. KERR
Thirtieth Middlesex District ... . . .. . ..... . . . .. . . .. . . EARLE S. TYLER
United States Senators LEVERETT SALTONSTALL
........ .. . . . . . . .. . . . .... .... ... ............... .... JOHN F. KENNEDY
Representative in Congress . . .. . . ........ . .. . EDrrs NOURSE RocERs
Councillor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. .... .. .. . . . ... . . DAvrD B. WnajAMR
State Senator . .. . .. . . . ... . . ...... ...... .. . . . . . . RICHARD I. FURBUSS
ANNUAL ELECTION . . . . FiTst Monday in March
APPROPRIATION MEETING . . . . Third Monday in March
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RECORD OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
MARCH 2, 1953
PRECINCT ONE
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
*Remigio P. Alberico, 18 Prentiss Street... .. .. 595
*Louis E. Alfieri, 56 Prentiss Street.. .. ... ..... . . .. .... 527
*Jocko V. Ananian, 123 Templeton Parkway .... . . ........ . 481
-Edward R. Andrew, 65 Cottage Street.. . . . .. . ........ ... 429
*Lawrence Aron, 74 Edgecliff Road ...... . .... .. ...... 513
*George Caccavaro, 54 Cottage Street .. .. . . .... ... . ...... 467
Francis J. Callan, 14 Cottage Lane.. .. ...... .... . ... .. 365
Byron W. Campbell, 364 Arlington Street.. .... ..... . 362
*Charles J. Curran, 67 Templeton Parkway.. . . . . .... . ....... 451
Nicholas DiPace, 363 Arlington Street..... .. . . .... . ..... ... 423
Levi W. Eaton, 21 Elton Avenue.. .. ..... . ........ . .... .. 288
*James J. Gallagher, 2 Maplewood Street .... . ... ......... . 440
James J. Halligan, Jr., 31 Cottage Street..... . . . . .... ...... 358
*Edward C. Kenney, 11 Edgecliff Road .. ....... . .. . ..... . 433
Edelaide Lento, 16 Edgecliff Road... . ... .. ....... . . .. 368
Francis J. McDonald, 7 Cottage Lane .. .... ... ... 402
*Michael Pugliese, 805 Mt. Auburn Street..... . ...... . . . .... 646
Blanks .. .. . . . . .... 2910
PRECINCT TWO
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
Esther M. Agojian, 192 Boylston Street..... . . ...... . .. . ..... . 412
Louis B. Bair:am, Jr., 125 School Street ... .. ...... . .. . .. 402
Charles Basmajian, 141 Boylston Street... . ... .. . ...... 435
*Leon Caragulian, 121 Dexter Avenue .... ......... .. ... 497
*Julia Coffey, 7 Dexter Avenue.... ...... . . . . ... ...... .. 560
*James A. Crowley, 113 Boylston Street.. .. . . ...... .... .. . 519
Grace M. Darakjian, 48 Cypress Street... . ... .. ........ 385
*Andrew F. Gavin, 158 School Street ... .. ..... 495
Albert Gayzagian, 64 Hazel Street... .... . .. ... ...... . . 372
Pauline Hagopian, 46 Chauncey Street.. . . ........ . . .. . ... 401
*Franklin E. Harris, 131 Spruce Street.. 504
William A. Harris, 175 Boylston Street .. .... ..... . . .... 381
Mary J. Hovnanian, 6 Hosmer Street...... . ..... .... . ...... 409
*Richard H. Meehan, 162 Spruce Street ... . .......... . ... .. 555
Ernest W. Morgan, 171 Spruce Street.... . .. .............. .. 435
*Robert J. Oates, 39 Hazel Street... . ......... ....... . . ...... 586
*M. Frank Sullivan, 29 Dartmouth Street............... . . .. .. 508
Paul S. Trombino, 9 Oak Street..... . 271
Arpine M. Zovickian, 192 School Street..... .. ...... .. 428
Blanks .............. ...... ............ . ... .. ........... .. ... 2362
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PRECINCT
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
*Fred L. Ayers, 332 Belmont Street................ .. . ........ 546
•F. Marshall Bean, 30 Appleton Street ........ 525
Richard W. Boerstler, 206 Maplewood Street... ... . .. . ......... 390
*James F. Brooks, 201 Maplewood Street.. ................... 525
•Erving N. Buff um, 33 Hillside Road ......... ........ .. . ..... 535
'Louise Campbell, 330 School Street... .. . . ............ ..... ... 483
*John F. Delaney, Jr., 22 Langdon Avenue..... ... . ...... . . . ..... 454
Peter H. Duffy, 1 Appleton Street.. ....... . . ........... . 308
Edward G. Eaton, Jr., 11 Rangeley Road. . . . ...... . ... . ...... 397
William K. Fitzpatrick, 50 Winsor Avenue...... . ... ........... 396
Agnes J. Flynn, 35 Shattuck Road .. ...... . ........ .... . .... 326
Roger A. Frissora, 40 Upland Road.... .. ....... ... . ......... 278
*Thomas B. Mulvahill, 86 Langdon Avenue.... .. ......... . . .... 404
*William F. Oates, 186 Maplewood Street..... . . . .... .. . ...... 554
*Beatrice O. Salsburg, 21 Commonwealth Road.... ... .. ... . ... 439
Harriet Arnold, 30 Carver Road E. .... .. . . . . ....... . . .. ... 1
Blanks . ....... . ...... . . ...... . .. ... .. ... .. 2052
PRECINCT FOUR
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
*Margaret P. Bainbridge, 55 Robbins Road ... ...... . . . .... 642
*Langdon W. Chandler, Jr., 15 Franklin Street.. . 686
:William H. Draper, Jr., 54 Barnard Avenue..... . . .......... . . 687
Beverly Rae Ellis, 51 Franklin Street. ... .. . . . ...... ...... 556
*Frank A. Gray, 20 Lincoln Street ...... . . . ....... . . .. .. .. 688
•Clifford K. Johnson, 22 Robbins Road... ........... . . . ....... 676
•Anthony Julian, 31 Marcia Road .. .. . . ...... ...... .... 744
Elizabeth F. Karplus, 81 Robbins Road..... .... ......... . .... 336
*Francis M. Lightlbody, 59 Robbins Road ... .. .. . . . ... . .... 623
Frank H. McCourt, 139 Russell Avenue .. . . 441
*Frank H. McGowan, 44 Grenville Road .... .. . . ... 635
Marian A. O'Shea, 45 Grenville Road..... . .. ....... . . .... ... 370
Joseph Quinn, 19 Stearns Road ... .. ... . .. . . .......... . .. ... 358
Blanks ........ .............. ...... 2116
Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1954
*John A. Fahey, 159 Russell Avenue... ... ........ ......... .... .. 439
Harold W. Fairbairn, 27 Marcia Road......... ................. 438
Blanks ............ . .......... .. ....... .... 185
PRECINCT FIVE
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
Frank J. Argento, 17 Chester Street................... .. ...... 389
*Joseph W. Burke, 16 Irving Street... .......... . ......... ...... 524
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*John Callahan, 9 Pequossette Street .. ........... . . 426
*Joanna R. Carey, 45 Royal Street.. .. .... . . ..... . ... . . . ... 476
*LeRoy M. Chase, 11 Irving Street .. ............ . . . .. .... 529
Louise M. Colligan, 5 Royal Street . . ........ . ..... . . .. . . 393
*Walter H. Gregg, 12 Riverside Street..... ........ . . . .. . . 472
Philip R. Guidrey, 176 North Beacon Street.. . .. ........ . ... . 416
Charles R. Iles, 332 Charles River Road . . . . . ............ 368
*John F. McHugh, 55 Mt. Auburn Street. . . .... .. .. ........ 428
Domenic Proto, 50 Riverside Street.. ....... . . . . . . . .. ...... 257
*Edward Seferian, 130 Charles River Road........ .. .. .... .. 447
*Charles J. Shutt, 78 Arsenal Street . . . . . . . ........ .... 624
*Harry Leslie Stiles, 74 Charles River Road .. .. ..... 442
Blanks ... . ... . .. . . . .. ..... ... .. ............. 3062
Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1954
*Martin H. Maher, 127 Arsenal Street..... .. .. . .... . . 619
Blanks . . . . . ... ......... ... ..... .. 298
PRECINCT SIX
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
*Austin M. Avery, 13 George Street . .. .... .. . .. ........ . 501
Joseph Beaudette, Jr., 35 Standish Road....... ... 409
*Frederick Bell, 20 Fitchburg Street.. ......... . . . . . . . . . . ..... 677
*Charles F. Boyle, Jr., 26 Lovell Road...... .. .. .... 617
James W. Chamberlain, 87 Hamden Avenue . . . ..... ..... ... 346
Virginia T. Craig, 101 Channing Road.. ..... ...... ..... 322
*Evans K. Dexter, 101 Lovell Road . 531
Philip R. Dupuis, 24 Fitchburg Street .. ..... .. . .. . .... 397
Rufus A. Dyer, 43 Hovey Street ...... ...... . . ...... . . .. . .. 413
*John H. Grady, 110 Lovell Road.. ..... ... . . . 702
Henry H,aroian, 57 Channing Road .......... . . . 129
*Robert N. Larson, 162 Common Street ...... 489
Charles E. Luther, 307 Waverley Avenue.... ... ....... 224
Laurence Edward Maloney, 271 Waverley Avenue.... . . . . . . .. 441
David A. McCaffrey, 55 Fairview Avenue... . . . .... ........ ... 269
Carl Neuendorffer, 214 Orchard Street..... .... . . . 174
John L. Peters, 60 Channing Road..... ......... ... 265
William P. Phalon, 53 Channing Road.. ... . . . ... . . . .... . ... 192
*Frederick G. Rawlings, 61 Standish Road.. . . .. . ....... ....... 605
William J. Ryan, 73 Springfield Street....... . . ... . . . . ... ..... 242
*William A. Sheridan, 152 Bellevue Road.. ........ ... 680
Richard B. Stumcke, 52 Channing Road..... . ..... ... ... ... . . 170
Frederick N. Sylvestre, 5 Mason Road ........ .............. .. 132
Edith L. York, 215 Orchard Street. . . ...... ...... . .. . . ..... . 279
*Ralph W. York, 215 Orchard Street.... ..... .... . . . ... ... . 521
Blanks ... . ... . .. 2234
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PRECINCT SEVEN
Town Meetin; Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
John E. Barclay, 67 Oliver Street.. ..... ...... . 307
*Edward F. Bull, 105 Palfrey Street . . .... ......... ... 422
Frank Cerrati, 277 Main Street.. ..... . .... .. ..... 261
William J. Coumans, Jr., 124 Marshall Street ....... . . .... 345
sGilbe.rt J. Curry, 195 Summer Street.. ...... . . . . .... . . .... 373
Eben D. Ellis, 2 Oliver Street... ........ ... ..... .. 289
*Pauline S. Everett, 120 Marshall Street... .. .. .... 377
*Ruth B. Gottschalk, 130 Marshall Street.. ..... 441
John J. Hopkins, 24 Orchard Street.. . . ..... . ......... 278
*Elizabeth W. Hughes, 87 Church Street..... ...... ... 360
David F. Keefe, 114 Fayette Street.... .. . .... . .. ..... .... 344
John J. Linenaai, 11 Dana Terrace... ...... . . . . ... ....... .. 316
Oren E. List, 6 Marion Road.. . .... ... . ... 207
Vincent P. Massa, 198 Summer Street..... ... . . . . ...... ... 286
*Patrick McDermott, 97 Fayette Street... . .. . .... . .. ........ 349
John McDonnell, 96 Fayette Street ..... ...... ..... 275
Robert Munroe, 68 Spring Street .... . ... .. . . .. .. ..... . 263
*John, F. O'Halloran, 107 Fayette Street..... ....... . . ...... ..... 366
Walter C. Robak, 57 Palfrey Street 200
*Ronald M. Stone, 56 Marion Road..... ...... . .. . .... ... .. 540
Hyman Taylor, 118 Sprint; Street..... . ... ......... . . ..... . . . 203
*Thomas F. Tracy, 125 Spring Street ..... . ..... . . ... ..... 453
Blanks ..... . . . ... ........ ... ... ... ....... . 1925
PRECINCT EIGHT
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
8-A 8-B Total
*Joseph W. Andrews, 48 Green Street.. . ... ...... 389 334 723
*Melvin B. Barker, 202 Pleasant Street.. .. ... .. . 195 180 375
Joseph F. Bieringer, 9 Theurer Park... ........ .. 172 70 242
°Jothm J. Brady, 2 Boyd Park Terrace.. .... . 366 244 610
Anthony J. Brandalino, 43 French Street .. .... 101 151 252
*Patrick D. Cahill, 49 Myrtle Street....... ... . . . 322 305 627
Metilde C. Capone, 73 Boyd Street...... . . . .. .. 200 70 270
Benedict J. Centola, 154 Pleasant Street.... . . .. . . . 132 164 296
Chester A. Little, 38 Aldrich Road ........ ...... 226 86 312
*Daniel Matheson, 52 California, Street . . . .. . ..... . 310 152 462
*Thomas D. McCurley, 63 Eliot Street.. .. ...... 344 249 593
Sarah McSwai,n, 300 Main Street....... ... . . ... . . 108 118 226
*Edmond O'Connell, 60 Myrtle Street 251 302 553
Russell L. Sadler, 89 Galen Street.. .............. 264 82 346
Edwin E. Springer, 30 Aldrich Road ........... .. 155 57 212
*Vincent T. Swift, 96 Pleasant Street............... 322 294 616
*Ruth F. Todd, 17 Theurer Park.. .. 252 107 359
Francis E. Dowling, 48 Mapyle Sheet.... ... . .. . . .. 1
Blanks .. ............ . .... ... .. . . . .. . . ....... 1731 869 2600
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Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1954
*Francis Barnes, 7 Cuba Street.... .. ........... . ... 326 266 592
Blanks .. ....... . ....... 323 160 483
PRECINCT NINE
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
9-A 9-B Total
Robert L. Appleby, 1 Dwight Street.. .... . ... . . . 146 132 278
*Vincent L. Breen, 41 Robert Ford Road............ 120 248 368
*Margaret C. Burke, 160 Edenfleld Avenue ..... .... 168 280 448
Fred J. Campbell, 15 Harnden Avenue.. .... . . .. 142 130 272
*William G. Connolly, 36 Edenfleld Avenue........ 155 303 458
Alfred H. Cutler, 1034 Belmont Street.... ...... . .. 141 117 258
Alfred J. Cyr, 14 Elmwood Avenue... ... ... . .. 45 121 166
*Thomas W. Devaney, 21 Knowles Road.. .. .. ... 155 264 419
Robert Evans, 23 Hillside Street. . .. . .... ... 134 164 298
Howaa,d J. Gayton, 84 Hillside Street.. .......... 82 84 166
Rosario W. Iuliano, 187 Chapman Street.. .... . 116 141 257
*Joseph P. Kelly, 16 DaTch Road ............. 161 312 473
John J. Koumjian, 225 Highland Avenue .. .... 67 139 206
George H. Lord, 45 Warren Street ............... 134 133 267
Robert S. MacDowall, 216 Westminster Avenue . . 105 122 227
Joseph A. Markell, 59 Grant Avenue .... . . 44 100 144
*Joseph P. McManus, 60B Robert Ford Road 121 271 392
Dominic Pallone, 15 Linden Street.......... .. . 100 223 323
*Charles A. Papalia, 122 Wavealey Avenue.... . . . 185 187 372
Americo F. Parrella, 134 Chapman Street.... 127 182 309
Frances M. Perry, 23 Robert Ford Road ......... 103 220 323
Leona B. Slavin, 15 Pierce Road.. . ... .. . 76 135 211
Donald O. Smith, 64A Robert Ford Road.. .... 74 161 235
Donald M. Stacey, 183 Sycamore Street........ .. 184 135 319
Roy B. Swanson, 361 Orchard Street.. ...... 139 110 249
Robert C. Tedford, 318 Lexington Street .... 127 135 262
Norman E. Ticehurst, 247 Highland Avenue....... 59 118 177
*Anthony Tocci, 294 Orchard Street........ . .. 188 169 357
Blanks . ... ... .... .. ..... ...... 1066 1437 2503
PRECINCT TEN
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1956
Joseph P. Barnes, 45 Buick Street... ........................... 328
*William H. Bradford, 14 Emerson Road............ ...... . . .. 434
*Joseph J. Brown, 76 Olcott Street.............. ... 412
John W. Butler, 25 Brandley Road.. ............ 205
Armando DeCaaolis, 61 Chapman Street..... .......... .. . .... 176
Charles J. DiPietrantonio, 63 Waltham Street. ................. 147
*John. D. Glavin, 188 Acton Street...... . ............... 405
John J. Harris, Jr., 216 Highland Avenue. ......... . . ........... 303
Maurice W. Hogan, 25 Puritan Road............... ....... . . 224
*James F. Keating, 487 Main Street............................. 420
Richard Kelly, 567 Malin Street................................ 344
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Louis F. Langione, 29 Charles Street...... .......... 146
Oreste Leombruno, 47 Waltham Street..... . . . . . . .. .. 180
Donald W. Maclnnes, 37 Emerson Road......... ...... ..... 267
*Ray Massa, 80 Evans Sweet.. . . . ........ 426
Francis A. McInnerney, 89 Edward Road........ ....... .. 250
Eugene Merullo, 59 Olney Street... . ... .. 211
William H. Murdock, 11 Oakland Street......... ........ 192
Mary F. O'Brien. 13 Lexington Street.. .. 344
*I•rving F. Parker, 589 Main Street......... .............. .. 373
Peter A Rufo, 488 Main Street... . . . . . ... .. .. . ........ 141
*William F. Vamey, 11 Puritan Road......... ............ ... 452
*John P. Whyte, 24 Stuart Street.... .. ... . ...... . . . 411
Blanks ... ......... ... . .. ... ... .. ..... .. . ........ ... 1741
Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1954
*Paul C. Menton, 27 Morton Street...... ..... ... 507
Blanks ...... ... ... ... . .. .. . .. ... ..... ... . ........... 441
The result of count of votes cast at the Annuaa Town Election was
forwarded to the Secretary of State.
In accordance wih Chapter 51, Section 61, the retu2m of the reggis-
tered voters at the close of registration on Februaay 10, 1953, was for-
warded to the Secretary of State.
In accordance with Chapter 54, Section 132, the number of persons
who voted in each precinct was forwarded to the Secretary of State.
In connection with the work of the Department of Corporations
and Taxation, a list of Town officials was forwarded to Francis X. Lang,
Director of Accounts.
ATTEST: GEORGE B. WELLMAN
Town Clerk
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Record of Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 1953
The meeting of March 16, 1953, was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by
Moderator John J. Curran.
Officers' return on Warrant was read by Town Clerk George B.
Wellman.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Edson G. Waterhouse,
pastor of St. John's Methodist Church.
The newly elected Town Meeting Members and others, who had
not previously taken the oath of office, were sworn to the faithful
performance of their duties by Town Clerk George B. Wellman.
Number of Town Meeting Members present on March 16, as re-
ported by records of George E. LeFavor, and Charles Shea, checkers, 253.
Number of Town Meeting Members present on March 23, as reported
by records of George E. LeFavor, and John Gleason, checkers, 255.
Number of Town Meeting Members present on March 30, as re-
ported by records of George E. LeFavor, and John Gleason, checkers, 228.
Number of Town Meeting Members present on April 6, as reported
by records of George E. LeFavor, and John Gleason, checkers, 175.
The meeting of March 23, 1953, was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by
Moderator John J. Curran.
Ajourned Town Meeting Notice was read by Town Clerk George B.
Wellman, and Town Meeting Members, who had not previously taken
the oath of office, were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties.
The meeting of March 30, 1953, was called to order at 7:45 P.M.
by Moderator John J. Curran.
Ajourned Town Meeting Notice was read by Town Clerk George B.
Wellman.
The meeting of April 6, 1953, was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by
Moderator John J. Curran.
Ajourned Town Meeting Notice was read by Town Clerk George B.
Wellman.
Notices were received on March 16, from Chairmen of Precincts
1, 2, 7, 9, 10, respectively, of the election to fill Town Meeting Member
vacancies of:
ARTHUR MUGRDITOHIAN, 32 Crawford Street, to fill vacancy in
Precinct One, 1954 term, caused by the removal from the precinct of
John Mannino.
JEREMIAH J. MURPHY, 14 Brimmer Street, to fill vacany in
Precinct One, 1955 term, caused by the removal from the precinct of
Ernest N. Mannino.
ERNEST W. MORGAN, 171 Spruce Street, to fill vacancy in Pre-
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cinct Two, 1956 term, caused by tie vote on election day for ninth position
on baIIot.
HYMAN TAYLOR, 118 Spring Street, -to fill vacancy in Precinct
Seven, 1954 term, caused by the removal from the Precinct of Paul
T. Dwyer.
WILLIAM COUMANS, JR:, 122 Marshall Street, to fill vacancy
in Precinct Seven, 1955 term, caused by the election of John J.Man-
tenuto to the chairmanship of the Park Commissioners.
WALTER ROBAK, 57 'Palfrey Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct
Seven, 1956 term, caused by the election of Ronald M. Stone to the
chairmanship of the Board of Assessors.
MRS. PRANCES M. PERRY, 23 Robert Ford Road, to fill vacancy
in Precinct Nine, 1956 term, caused by tie vote on election day for ninth
position on ballot.
JOSEPH BARNES, 45 Buick Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct Ten,
1955 term, caused by the removal from the precinct of Frank H.
Armstrong.
RICHARD KELLY, 567 Main Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct Ten,
1956 term, caused by tie vote on election day for ninth position on ballot.
Notices were received on March 23, from Chairmen of Precincts 2,
7 and 10 respectively, of the election -to fill Town Meeting Member
vacancies of:
ELEANOR L. NIXON, 143 Spruce Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct
Two, 1955 term, caused by the election to the chairmanship of the School
Committee of Martin V. Tomassian.
RUDOLPH STANTON, 40 Katherine Road, to fill vacancy in Pre-
cinct Seven, 1956 term, caused by the resignation and removal from
town of Elizabeth W. Hughes.
DONALD W. MacINNES, 37 Emerson Road, to fill vacancy in Pre-
cinct Ten, 1955 term, caused by resignation of George P. Johnson.
MARY F. O'BRIEN, 13 New Lexington Street, to fill vacancy in
Precinct Ten, 1956 term, caused by the election to chairmanship of
the Water Commissioners of Ray Massa.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
March 16, 1953. (Adjournment took place at 11:00 P.M.)
VOTED: To adjourn meeting of March 16, 1953, to the following
Monday, March 23, 1953, at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High
School Building, Columbia Street.
March 23, 1953. (Adjournment took place at 11:10 P.M.)
VOTED: To adjourn meeting of March 23, 1953, to the following
Monday March 30, 1953, at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High School
Building, Columbia Street.
March 30, 1953. (Adjournment took place at 11:10 P.M.)
VOTED: To adjourn meeting of March 30, 1953, to the following
Monday, April 6, 1953 at 7:30 P:M. to meet in the Senior High School
Building, Columbia Street.
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Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting
Monday Evening, March 23, 1953, 7:30 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Town Meeting called ifor Monday
evening, March 16, 1953, has been adjourned until MONDAY EVENING,
March 23, 1953 at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High School Building,
on Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown, at which time and
place all unfinished business in the Warrant for the Annual Town
Meeting of March 2, 1953, being any unfinished business under Articles
2 to 13, inclusive, Article 23, and Aricle 29 -to 49 inclusive will come
before the meeting for consideration and action.
RECONSIDERATION NOTICES
Town Clerk: March 18, 1953
In accordance with Chapter 2, of Section 15, of -the By-Laws we
hereby give notice that we intend to move for reconsideration on the
action taken by the Town Meeting on March 16, 1953, as follows:
To reconsider Article 22. with reference to Grade 6C.
s/ TOWN 1Vir.r.l-ugG MEMBERS
Maurice R. Carney
Thomas P. McCurley
Arthur J. McEnaney
Charles E. Mann
James F. Finnegan
Edward J. Carney
Town Clerk: March 18, 191;•-
In accordance with Chapter 2, Section 15, of the By-Laws, I hereby
give notice that I intend to move for reconsideration on the action
taken by the Town Meeting held March 16. 1953, relative to the
appropriation for "Maintenance-Labor" in ,the Wire Department budget
under Article 3.
s/ BEVERLY ELLIS
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified
and warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting
copies of this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town
twenty-four hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by
causing a copy of the same to be published in a Watertown newspaper.
Given under our hands this 18th day of March, A. D. 1953.
s/ JOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator
s/ GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk
Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting
Monday Evening, March 30, 1953, 7:30 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Town Meeting called for Monday
evening, March 23, 1953, has been adjourned until MONDAY EVENING,
March 30, 1953, at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High School Building,
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on Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown, at which time and place
all unfinished 'business in Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of
March 2, 1953, being any unfinished business under Articles 2 and 3,
11, Articles 30 to 34 inclusive, Articles 36 to 47 inclusive, and Article 49,
will come before the meeting for consideration and action.
And -the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified
and warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting
copies of this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town
twenty-four hours at least prior to the time of said meeting,and also by
causing a copy of the same to be published in a Watertown newspaper.
Given under our hands this 25th day of March, A. D. 1953.
s( JOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator
s/ GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk
Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting
Monday Evening, April 6, 1953, 7:30 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Town Meeting called for Monday
evening, March 30, 1953, has been adjourned until MONDAY EVENING,
April 6, 1953, at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High School Building,
on Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown, at which time and
place all unfinished business in the Warrant for the Annual Town
Meeting of March 2, 1953, being any unfinished business under Articles
2 and 3, and Articles 31, 32, 33, 34, 37 38, and 39, will come before the
meeting for consideration and action.
RECONSIDERATION NOTICE
George B. Wellman, Clerk:
You are hereby notified in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
2, Section 15, of the By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, that at
the adjourned Town Meeting, I shall move for reconsideration of the
action and vote of the Town Meeting under Article 46 of the Warrant
for the Annual Town Meeting for the year 1953.
Very truly yours,
s/ FREDERICK T. BRYAN
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified
and warned -to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting
copies of this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town
twenty-four hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by
causing a copy of the same to be published in a. Watertown newspaper.
Given under our hands this 1st day of April, A. D., 1953.
s/ JOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator
s/ GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk
March 23, 1953
Action on Reconsideration Notices:
On motion of Beverly Ellis, duly seconded, it was
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VOTED: To reconsider -the appropriation voted on March 16, 1953
for "Maintenance-Labor" in the Wire Department.
MOTION: Maurice Carney moved reconsideration under Article
22, with reference to Grade 6C, which was duly seconded. On a voice
'vote, motion to reconsider was defeated.
April 6, 1953.
MOTION: Frederick T. Bryan moved reconsideration of action
under Article 46, which was duly seconded. On a, show of hands, with
81 in favor of reconsideration, and 83 opposed, motion to reconsider
was defeated.
ARTIOLE 2. To hear the report of the Town Officers as printed and
to hear the report of any committee heretofore appointed, and act
thereon.
March 16, 1953
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the reports of the Town Officers
as printed 4n the Town Report of 1952 be and they are hereby accepted.
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt the following resolution:
IN MEMORIAM
HERBEfRT C. COOK
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His Infinite Wisdom and Providence on
November 24, 1951, called from this earth, Herbert C.
Cook, to his eternal reward in Heaven; and,
WHEREAS, Herbert C. Cook, our Town Engineer at the time of his
death, had been employed by our Town for more than
twenty-seven yeaxs, and had rendered the most sincere,
conscientious and efficient service to the citizens of our
Town; and,
WHEREAS, §Herbert C. Cook exemplified devotion to his family and
civic duties and responsibilities in the highest degree; and,
WHEREAS, Herbert C. Cook �by his life made our Town a better place
to live in for those who knew him; Therefore Be It
Resolved:
That in recognition and appreciation of such God Given
Qualities of Herbert C. Cook as an Official of our Town
at the time of his death, and with utmost sympathy to
his family on their great loss, it is •recommended that
these resolutions be adopted and spread on the records
of this Town Meeting of March 16, 1953, and that a copy
of same be sent to the family of -the late Herbert C. Cook.
s/ Daniel J. Clifford
s/ Thomas V. Dwyer
s/ Otis D. Allen
March 23, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt the following resolution, and
that a copy be sent to the widow.
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IN MEMORIAM
NORMAN DANIEL MacKAY
Former Selectman Norman D. MacKay, son of David Duncan Mac
Kay and Mary MacLeod MacKay was barn in Boston, July 17, 1897, and
died May 3, 1952, at the age of 54 years.
He was a veteran of the First World War. As a member of the
104th Infantry Regiment of .the Yankee Division he participated in all
those great battles in France in which this Division was often the snear-
head. Grievously wounded in battle he was awarded the Purple Heart
decoration, and throughout life carried his honorable disability with
the stoicism and courage of a Soldier and -the true Patriot which he was.
Mr. MacKay established his home in Watertown in 1928, and his
attributes of sterling character and civic responsibility were soon
recognized in this community. His advice and leadership in every worthy
public activity was sought and gladly and freely given by him through-
out his life in Watertown.
He served the Town as a Park Commissioner during the early
nineteen-thirties. As a member of the Board of Selectmen from 1936
to 1939, his sacrificing service to Watertown will long be remembered
He was for years a member of this honorable Meeting -as a Represen-
tative from Precinct 6. An original member of the Town's Contributory
and Retirement Board, his experience as an Insurance Actuary did
much to initiate its acttvities and duties on a sound enduring basis.
From his exhaustive and thorough studies of the salary and wage
problems of -the Town employees he produced the basic principles of the
By-Laws under which those problems are now presented to this Meeting.
From 1942 to 1952, he served as a member of the Board of Registrars of
Voters.
His was the ideal citizenship—Lover of home and family; devout
worshipper in the Church of his Faith; and useful, unselfish service
to the community life of his adopted Town.
To that ideal, through him, we pay respectful tribute.
s/ Charles F. Shaw
s/ Earle S. Tyler
s/ Maurice H. O'Connell
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
March 16, 1953
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE:
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John P. Meehan, chairman of Workmen's Compensation Committee,
submitted a short report stating that the committee "will render a
report at the next Special Town Meeting or Annual Town Meeting"
Report was accepted.
REVISION OF BUILDING AND ZONING BY-LAWS OF THE TOWN:
Ronald M. Stone submitted a report for the .Committee For the
Revision of Building and Zoning Bye-Laws of the Town, which stated
in part that "due to the delay in forming the committee, it was voted
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to continue the study of the revision into 1953 and make a report to
the Town Meeting in March 1954". Report was accepted.
ADVISORY BOARD OF zuz v j.vv:
Selectman Herbert O. Berry submitted report for the Advisory Board
of Review, which he stated had been mailed to all town meeting
members.
Voted: To accept report of Advisory Board of Review.
On motion of Selectman Herbert O. Berry, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To take up Articles 14 through 26, excluding Article 23,
before action on the so-called budget article, viz. Article 3.
March 30, 1953.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
Selectman H. Herbert Applin read report, which is filed in Book
of Reports, Office of Town Clerk. See action under Article 30.
April 6, 1953.
WATERTOWN RECREATION SURVEY CONaff EE:
Chairman J. Malcolm Whitney read report of committee, which
is filed in Book of Reports, Office of Town Clerk. See action under
Article 32.
ARTICLE 3. To appropriate such sums of money as may be de-
termined necessary for the uses and expenses of the Town for the
current year, direct how the same shall be raised and what sums are
to be transferred from Overlay Reserve, Veterans Housing, Sale of
Lots Fund, Sale of Town Land, Highway Chapter 90, Premium Ac-
count, Excess and Deficiency Account (not to exceed $600,000) and
the amount to be paid from federal funds, or take any action relating
thereto.
March 20, 1953 Committee on Pensions
VOTED: (Unanimously) That a Committee of three be appointed
by the Moderator, one member of said committee to be a member of
the Finance Committee, to study, review and report to the Town
Meeting the facts and circumstances concerning the number, amount
and authority for granting pensions presently being paid by the Town
to any person or persons for any purpose or purposes whatsoever.
VOTED: That the following items as shown in Schedule be and
are hereby appropriated for the use of the various Town Departments
for the current year.
General Administration
$182,700.51
Moderator (See Art. 13) .. ........ .... .... $150.00
Selectmen's Department
Selectmen's Salaries (See Art. 13) 5,000.00
(Chairman $2,000--2 at $1,500)
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Private Secretary .................................... 2,820.00
Confldential Clerk .. . ........................ ......... 550.00
Temporary Clerk Hire ................................ . 500.00
Contingent ........... ... . . .................... . ....... 1,400.00
Out-of-State Travel .. . ......... . .................... 1,500.00
Advisory Board of Review
Contingent ........ . . . . . ....... .... .. ......... ...... . 600.00
Treasurer's Department
Salary of Treasurer (See Art. 13)..... ................ . 5,800.00
Principal Clerk ...... . . ........ .................... . 2,980.00
Senior Clerk .. ...... . ..... . . .................... 2,460.00
Senior Clerk .. . .... ........ ...... . ................ 2,460.00
Junior Clerk .. . ...... . ...... ........ ........ . ...... . 1,800.00
Contingent .... .... 1,588.00
Out-of-State Travel .. ....... . .... .. .......... . .... .. 75.00
Collector's Department (See Art. 13)
Salary of Collector . .. ..... . ......... .............. ... 5,800.00
Deputy Collector .. ....... . ...... . ........ . .. ... .... 2,980.00
Deputy Collector .. ........ ...... . ......... ... ... ... . 2,980.00
Senior Clerk (ist Clerk) ... . .... . ......... ..... . . .... 2,460.00
Senior Clerk (2nd Clerk) .. . ....... ............ .. ..... 2,200.00
Contingent ..... . ....... ... .. . .. .... 1,912.50
Auditor's Department (See Art. 13)
Salary of Auditor .... ...... .... .... 5,800.00
Principal Clerk . . . .... . ...... . ....... . ............. 2,980.00
Senior Clerk .. .. ....... ......................... .. . 2,460.00
Junior Clerk .... ..... ........ ............ . .... .... . . 1,300.00
Contingent .... ....... ..... . . ....... . ...... . . ....... 1,300.00
Out-of-State Travel ......... . .................... .. 300.00
Assessor's Department
Assessor's Salaries (See Art. 13)... . .... . ....... .... . 6,600.00
Principal Clerk ...... .... .. .. 2,980.00
Senior Clerk—Stenographer . ...... .. . . ...... . ..... 2,460.00
Junior Clerk—Typist . . ............ ...... .. . ......... 2,100.00
Contingent ...... ...... ....... . . . ..... 3,700.00
Appellate Tax Board . ............ ... ........ 2,000.00
Finance Committee .. ...... .. . . .... ............... .. 1,000.00
Legal Services
Salary of Town Counsel . ............ . ...... ... . ... 3,500.00
Contingent .. .... . . . ...... ............ . .. ... ... 3,000.00
Town Clerk's Department
Salary of Town Clerk (See Art. 13) .......... ...... 5,800.00
Principal Clerk ...... 2,980.00
Principal Clerk—Stenographer .................. . .. 2,980.00
Clerk .... . 2,250.00
Contingent .. ................... ..... ..... ... 1,447.00
Out-of-State Travel .... .. ..................... ... .. 250.00
Purchasing Department
Salary of Agent .................... ... ....... .. 4,600.00
Junior Clerk—Typist ..... . . .... ................ . .. 2,100.00
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contingent . .. ................ ....................... 750.00
Transportation .. ......... .... . .................... . . 250.00
Engineering Department
Salaries .... . . .... ........ .........................
Town Engineer, Grade 5 .. . ................. ....... . . 5,089.04
Civil Engineer, Grade 4
(Vacancy) .... .... ................. . .. ..... ... 3,000.00
Civil Engineer, Grade 3 ... .................... ........ 3,940.00
Civil Engineer, Grade 3 ...... . .. ................ . . 3,791.90
Sr. Engineering Aide, Grade 2 .. . . .......... .... .. 3,000.00
Sr. Engineering Aide, Grade 2 .. ............ ........ 3,023.61
Jr. Engineering Aide, Grade 1 .... . .............. .. 2,849.90
Jr. Fmgimeerirn; Aide, Grade 1 .. ........ 2,754.86
Jr. Engineering Aide, Grade 1 .. . . .............. . ... 2,850.00
Contingent ........ ............... .. .... ..... 1,600.00
New Car (Beach Wagon) .. . . .............. . ........ 1,750.00
New Munroe Calculator .. . .... ............ .... . ... 700.00
Election Expense .. . ................. . .. 6,611.50
Registrars of Voters
Salaries of 4 men at $300.00 . . .... . .............. .. 1,200.00
Permanent Assistant Registrar . .. .............. . ... 2,820.00
Listing Board .. . .. .............. .. . .. . ..... . . .. 1,672.20
Town Hall Department
Senior Custodian .. .............. . .. ...... .. . .. 3,220.00
Junior Custodian .. .. .............. . .. . .. ..... 2,690.00
Telephone Operator .... .. ............ .. ... . .. 2,460.00
Relief Operator .... . . .. ........ ........ .. 775.00
Overtime for Custodians .... .. 500.00
Puel ...... ............ .. ..... . .... .... .. 1,700.00
Telephone . ....... ... ........ .. ....... ... 4,500.00
Light . ...... .. .. ...... ...... . ..... . .... 1,900.00
Maintenance .. .... .... ...... ...... . .... . 3,500.00
Painting .. ...... . ...... .... . .... . ......... 1,000.00
Planning Board .. .... .... ...... ... . 200.00
Board of Appeals .. ...... ...... .... .... .. 700.00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
$717,176.82
Police Department
Salary of Chief ...... .. ...... .... ...... .... 5,800.00
Captains (2) .. .... .... .... ... . . . .. ........ 9,950.00
Lieutenants (5) . ... ... ... ..... ..... .. 21.987.76
Sergeants (5) .. ........ ...... .... .. 18,963.74
Patrolmen (52) ... .. ..... ....... .. ... 177,966.70
Additional men from 5/1 (3) (See Art. 27) .. ........ 7,100.00
Clerk—Stenographer (Male) .... .. ........ .. 3,450.00
Wagon-man--Clerk .... . .......... .. .... .. 3,450.00
Ambulance Driver, Motor Equipment and Radio
Repairman .... .... ............ .. . . . .. .... 3,450.00
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Junior Custodian .. .... . .. ................ ........ .. 2,980.00
Junior Clerk—Typist (F) ...... .. ................ ...... 1,972.32
Matron .... .... . .. ....... . . ..... ....... . ......... 650.00
Reserve Men ........ .. . .. ..................... . ... 5,500.00
School Traffic Supervisors .... .... . . 5,820.00
Contingent .... ... ...... ... .......... ...... . ...... 13,500.00
Painting and Repairing Station ... ... . . ........ . ... . . 400.00
Teletype . .. . ............ . ... . ..................... ... 540.00
Uniforms .. ... . .. ........... ..... ......... . ..... 4,930.00
Uniforms for Traffic Supervisors 155.00
New Cars (3) ...... . .. .. ... . ... ...... ....... . ... 3,200.00
New Car (Panel Type and Equipment) . .... . ...... . ... 3,400.00
Transportation for Photographer 165.00
Fire Department
Salary of Chief .. .... ... .. ............... ... . .... . . 5,800.00
Deputy Chiefs (2) from 5/1 .. ........ ....... ........ 6,200.00
Captains (4) .... ... .. .............. ........ . ... 18,200.00
Lieutenants (7) (6 from 5/1) ....... ... 22,000.00
Mechanician .... ...... ..... ........ ........ . . .. 3,750.00
Permanent men (See Art. 28) .... ... .. 252,462.34
Contingent .. ...... .... 13,500.00
New Hose ..... .. .. . ..... .. . . ..... ..... ... ... 1,500.00
Uniforms .. ..... ... . . . ........ ........ . . .... ... ... 3,600.00
Radio—Eingine 4 .. .. ..... . ........ .... ..... . ..... 600.00
Room Equipment .. .. .... 400.00
Painting and Repairs .. .... ... . . . ... ..... . ... .. 500.00
Portable Lights (2 units) . ...... ... .... ........ . .. 850.00
Alternators (4) .... ..... . .... . .... ... ...... .... . . 800.00
Gutters at Station 2 .. . . . ....... .. . . ..... 300.00
Inspector of Buildings
Salary of Inspector . . ... . . .... . ...... .... ............ 4,850.00
Principal Clerk . .. . ...... . ...... 2,980.00
Contingent .. ...... . ... . .. . . . ....... ............. . . 345.00
Transportation . . . ...... ... ... ......... . ... .. .... . 360.00
Weights and Measures
Salary of Sealer .. . ....... . . ... ......... ....... .... . . 3,940.00
Contingent . . . .... ... .. ... . ........................ 550.00
Tree Warden
Salary of Tree Warden (See Art. 13) .. ...... . .. . .. . 3,100.00
Principal Clerk ....... . . . .......... ... .. . . ... . . ...... 1,490.00
Salary of Foreman ..... . .... ... ..... ... ............ 3,940.00
Office Expense ...... . . .......... . . ...... . ..... . ..... 300.00
Transportation ....... . .. .. . . ... .............. . ..... 300.00
Labor ...... . 18,729.36
Extra Labor ......... . . .. . . ... .. . ............ ...... 876.80
Overtime Labor ...... . ....... .. . . .... . . . .... ...... 500.00
Material & Expense .. ..... ... ...... . ...... 6,101.00
Repairs & Tires (Machines & Trucks) ...... . . ...... 400.00
Wire Department
Salary of Superintendent .. . . . . .. ........ ............ 4,350.00
Principal Clerk .. ............... ...... . ..... . ..... 1,490.00
Extra Clerk Hire . . . .... . ........................ 500.00
Maintenance - Labor . . ... ............ .. .. .... .. 27,565.00
Materials & Expense . . . . . 4,200.00
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New Construction ..................................... 2,000.00
Dog Officer
Salary of Dog Officer ................................. 600.00
Contingent ........................................... 2,017.80
HEALTH AND SANITATION
$91,180.00
Health Department
Salary of Health Officer .. ..... .. ..... .. ...... 5,500.00
Insp. of Plumbing & Sanitation ................ ........ 5,050.00
Health Inspector ...... . .. ... .................. . . . ..... 3,900.00
Nurses (2) ................ ................... ........ 6,440.00
Principal Clerk .... . .. . .................... ........ 2,980.00
Junior Clerk ............ ... . .................. ........ 2,000.00
Dental Clinic .... .. . . . .......... . ................... 5,200.00
Contagious Diseases ........................... ........ 15,000.00
Contingent (Inc. ins. on 3 cars) ....... .... .......... . . 3,000.00
Mosquito Control .... . ............................... 1,500.00
Transportation (Insp. car) .... .... ... ............. 360.00
Inspector of Animals ... ............................. 700.00
Sewer Department
Construction ......... . ............. ............... 6,000.00
Drainage . . .......................................... 29,550.00
Maintenance .. . .... ... ............................... 4,000.00
CARE AND LIGHTING OF HIGHWAYS
$653,530.00
Highway Department
Salary of Superintendent ... . .. ............ . . ......... 6,000.00
Assistant Superintendent ...................... . ..... 5,050.00
Supervisor of Foreman ............... ........ . .... 4,600.00
Working Foreman Carpenter ................ ........ 3,940.00
Principal Clerk ... ...... . ................ ............ 2,980.00
Senior Clerk ............................ 2,460.00
Office Expense .... ..... . . .. . ................ ......... 300.00
Labor ........ ..... ....... .... . ........ .. .......... 378,522.00
Overtime Labor ...... ... 5,000.00
Vacations .......... ....... ................ 20,128.00
Highway - Chapter 90 .... ... .... ... ......... . ....... 11,000.00
Maintenance .................. .. .............. ........ 20.000.00
General Maintenance . . . .. . ...... ........... ........ 32,000.00
Betterment Construction ..................... ........ 20,000.00
Snow & Ice - Materials .. 15,000.00
Snow & Ice - Overtime & Trucking ................... 18,000.00
Transportation (Suet. & Time-keeper) ... . ........ ... 250.00
Repairs to Garage .. ..... ... ......................... 1,520.00
Fire Extinguishers (6) .. . ................ ..... ... .. .. 480.00
Garbage Disposal ....... ............................. 2,500.00
Ashes & Paper ............................... . ....... 3,000.00
New Equipment . ...................................... 21,300.00
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Street Lights ......................................... 67,000.00
Sidewalk Department
Construction .................... 8,000.00
Maintenance . ............... .......................... 4,500.00
CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS
$599,367.00
Public Welfare
Salary of Agent . ......... ...... .. . ........ **5,500.00
Principal Social Work Supervisor ... ................... **4,600.00
Social Workers (6) ...... . ............................. 18.300.00
Principal Clerk .. . .......... .......................... 2,980.00
Senior Clerk ..... ............. ............... ......... 2,460.00
Junior Clerk ... .................... ................... 2,100.00
Junior Clerk ... .................... ................... 2,100.00
Junior Clerk ..... .. . ...... ............................ 2,050.00
Junior Clerk . ..... .................................... 1,700.00
Contingent ............ . .... ..... ...................... 2,000.00
Auto Travel ..................... 2,240.00
New Typewriters and Adding Machine ................. 812.00
Old Age Assistance .. ................................ 300,000.00
Aid Dependent Children ............................... 68,000.00
General Relief ........ .......... . ................... 50,000.00
Disability Assistance . . .. .. .. . . .................. 60,000.00
**To be paid from Federal Funds 1953
Infirmary Department
Salary of Keeper .......... ....................... . . ... 2,250.00
Salary of House-keeper ......... . ........ ..... ...... 2,100.00
Part-time Help .... .. ... ... ...... ... ..... 420.00
General Expense ................. ....... ............. 6,180.00
Physicians ......... . .............................. . ... 1,700.00
Veterans' Services ,
Salary of Argent ... ...................... ........ ..... 5,050.00
Social Worker ... . . ... . ........... ... .......... . ... 3,300.00
Social Worker (Part-time) .. . ...... . .................. 1,480.00
Principal Clerk (From May 1) ........... ............. 1,750.00
Senior Clerk (To May 1) ........... ................... 820.00
Junior Clerk (Part-time) ............ . ...... . ........ 1,250.00
Veterans' Benefits .... . ......... . ........ ..... ........ 45,000.00
War Allowance ..... . . ............... ............. .... 1,500.00
Office Expense .. . ......... . ... ... . . ... 900.00
Car Expense ....... . ....... .. . ... ......... . ..... ... 825.00
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
$1,430,106.00
School Department
General Control
Salary of Superintendent ............................ 8,200.00
Assistant Superintendent .......... ................... 7,100.00
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Clerks' Salaries .... .. . ......... . ......... ..... .. .... . 7,340.00
Attendance Officers (2) .. . ......... .. ..... 6,200.00
General Control
Attendance Officers' Expense .. . . .............. . ....... 600.00
Telephones ....... ..... .............. ........ 3,300.00
Office Expense .. .... ............. ........ ... .. ... .. 600.00
Automobile Expense ........... .............. ..... . 600.00
Instruction
Salaries Teachers, etc. .. . ... ...... ...... .... . . . 934,825.00
Salaries—Clerks ....... .... ............... . . . . . 22,350.00
Books and Supplies .. ... . . . . . ..... .. . ......... ... 38,000.00
Operation
Salaries ...... . . ........ . ..... . . .. 63,100.00
Supplies ....... ... . .. ..... 5,000.00
Li;ht and Power ....... . . ...... .... . . ........ . . . 15,000.00
Fuel ....... ... ..... ......... .... ....... 23,000.00
School Halls ...... . .......... . ........ . .... . 1,000.00
Maintenance 45,000.00
Capital Expenditure ... ...... . ........ . . ..... . . .. .... 21,300.00
School Ground Improvement ..... ... ... . . . . 12,500.00
Miscellaneous
Medical Salaries .. .. ..... ....... ...... ...... 12,250.00
Medical Supplies . .... ... . ... . ..... .... ......... .. 400.00
Nurses' Cars .............. ........ ............. 480.00
New Equipment .. .. ... .. . . .. ... ...... . 4,000.00
Evening School
Salaries .. ..... ... . .. ................. . .......... 5,000.00
Supplies .... .. ......... . ..... ....... ... .. 400.00
Trade School and Outside Tuition .... .. 10,000.00
Transportation .. . . 7,500.00
New Beach Wagon ... . . .... . . .. 2,300.00
Juvenile Recreation . . . 10,000.00
Athletic Fund
Salaries .. ..... ..... . .. ............ ...... 41,270.00
Supplies .... .. ...... ............... . .... .. ........ 9,000.00
Insurance .... .... ... .. ..... ..... . ..... . . ...... 3,500.00
.Military Retirement Fund .. . ..... . .. 140.00
Out-of-State Travel .. ... . ............... . ..... ......... 200.00
Cafeterias . .. . . . . ...... . .. .. ..... . ..... .... ........ no appro.
Public:Library (Inc. $2,349.87 received for Dog Licenses)
Salaries . .... ... 77,000.00
Books, Periodicals and Binding ...... .. .... . . ........ 16,310.00
Maintenance .......... .... . .............. ........ 15,341.00
RECREATION
$50,446.00
Park Department
Salary of Superintendent ...... .. .. . .... . . ... ... 3,5801.00
Salary of Clerk ..... .... ....... . .. 300.00
Labor . .... .... ... . .... ... .... ........ ...:. . 18,277.00
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Extra Labor . ... ........... ................. .. 2,000.00
Playground Salaries . ... .. ........ . ............ ...... 5,440.00
Maintenance .. . ..... ...... . .... .................... 8,373.00
Little Leagues .......... ..... .................... 2,500.00
Transportation (Superintendent) ...................... 300.00
Oiling Fields . .. ........ . ............................ 1,000.00
Repair Old Building .... ............... ............ 740.00
Retaining Wall—How Park ........ .................... 600.00
Fences ... .................. 2,435.00
Painting Victory Field Fence .... 1,795.00
New Power Roller . .. . . .......... . ... ................. 3,106.00
New Equipment .. .................................. no appro.
Coolidge Playground ...... .. ......... ............... no appro.
Dug-out .. .... . ..... ... ...... ................. .. no appro.
New Building .. . .. ......... . ........... ..... no appro.
PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
$131,057.30
Water Department
Salary of Superintendent ....... . . ................ I... 5,500.00
Assistant Superintendent ......... ....... ..... . . .. .... 4,600.00
Salary of Registrar . ................................. 3,940.00
Principal Clerk . ..... ................................ 2,980.00
Senior Clerk . ........ . ............................... 2,460.00
Junior Clerk ... ................ .................... 1,963.50
Meter Readers (3) . ........ ........................... 9,660.00
Labor ...... .... ................................... 54,485.76
Emergency Over-time . . .... ................ ......... . 3,000.00
Materials ....... ......... ....... .................... 11,091.91
Office Expense .. . ... .... .. ...... .................... 2,444.00
New %" Meters ... . ..... ......... .................... 2,226.00
New House Services ........ 4,000.00
Water Liens ...... . . . . ........ .................... 250.00
Renewal of Services .............. 1,461.00
Out-of-State Travel ................................. 100.00
Cleaning Water Mains ....... .... .. ................. 2,000.00
Construction and Reconstruction .. .. ..... .. . . .. 15,296.63
Car Expense for Registrar .. .. .. . ................... 300.00
Repairs and Painting (Repair Shop) .................. 1,355.00
New Auto for Superintendent 1,761.00
.New Typewriter .... . .. ........... .................... 182.50
CEMETERIES
$22,754.85
Cemetery Department
Salary of Superintendent ... ....... .................... 3,280.00
Labor ............... . . ..... ...... .................... 17,000.00
Contingent .. .. . .. ... . .. ................... 2,000.00
Replace and Repair of Power Mower .................. 474.85
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PUBLIC INTEREST AND DEBT
$45,000.00
Town Debt (See Art. 4) ..... ..................... .. $28,000.00
Interest .... ... ....... .... .. **17,000.00
*$15,000.00 to be transferred from Veterans' Housing Fund
**$ 3,937.50 to be transferred from Veterans' Housing Fund
UNCLASSIFIED
$1,277,807.78
Pensions (See Art. 45) .. ..... . .. ................ .... 106,000.00
Insurance .. ...... .. 12,500.00
Workmen's Compensation . ............................ 9,000.00
Salary of Agent .. .. ....... ........................ 1,100.00
Printing Town Reports ... .. ................... . ....... 2,572.80
Contingent ..... .. ............................ 3,000.00
Reserve Fund (See Note A) ... ............ .. . . A 25,000.00
Civil Defense .... ......... . ..... ..... ............... 7,000.00
Salary of Director .... . .. .. ... ..... . .... 1,500.00
Junior Clerk4ypist . .. 1,090.00
Headquarters for Veterans' Organizations (See Art. 7) .. 4,650.00
Eye-Glasses for School Children (See Art. 8) .... ....... 250.00
Memorial Day (See Art. 9)..... ......... ............. 3,700.00
Tax Titles Releases (See Art. 10) ....................... 33.00
Annuities (See Art. 11) ..... ........... .......... 9,425.00
Contributory Retirement System (See Art. 12) .. ....... 53,078.97
Cost of -Living Allowance (See Art. 23) .... ... . . .... . 275,000.00
Workmen's Compensation Unpaid Bills (See Art. 35) .. 283.01
World War Memorial Tablet (See Art. 36) . ... ......... 575.00
Historical Monuments and Stones (See Art. 40) ....... . 300.00
Revolutionary War Memorials (See Art. 41) .... ....... 750.00
Incinerator (See Art. 42, 43 44) ... ....... no appro.
John J. Kelley Settlement (See Art. 46) .. . .. ...... .. no appro.
Main Library Addition Plans (See Art. 47) ... ..... .. 1.000.00
East Junior High School (See Art. 48) 750.000.00
Phillips School Addition—Equipment and Grading
(See Art. 49) .. .. . . ... . ...... ............. ... 10,000.00
TOTAL $5,201,126.26
March 30, 1953.
VOTED: That the total sum of Five million, two hundred and one
thousand, one hundred and twenty-six dollars and twenty-six cents
($5,201,126.26) already appropriated be raised as follows:
To be transferred from Overlay Reserve $25,000.00
To be transferred from Veterans' Housing 18,937.50
To be transferred from Rehabilitation Fund 20,000.00
To be paid from Federal Funds 10,100.00
To be transferred from Excess & Deficiency
Account for Cost of Living 275,000.00
To be transferred from Excess & Deficiency
Account to reduce tax rate 88,000.00
To be Borrowed 730,000.00
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and the balance of Four million, thirty-four thousand, eighty-eight
dollars and seventy-six cents ($4,034,088.76) to 'be assessed on the polls
and estates of the current year.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will :vote to appropriate the
necessary sums of money to pay ithat portion of the Town debt which
matures previous to January 1, 1954, direct how the money shall be
raised or take any action relating thereto.
March 23, 1953 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Twenty-eight thousand
dollars be and is hereby appropriated to pay that portion of the town
debt which matures previous to January 1, 1954, and that of this sum
Fifteen thousand ($15,000.00) dollars be transferred from the Veterans'
Housing Fund, and the balance of Thirteen thousand ($13,000.00) dollars
be assessed on the polls and estates of the current year.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will authorize ithe Treasurer,
with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow mori y from time to
time in anticip2ition of the revenue of the financial.-year,_beginning
January 1, 1954, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within
one ye9r. and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period
of less than one year in accordance with General Laws (Ter. Ed.)
Chapter 44. Section 17.
March 23, 1953
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town Treasurer, with the ap-
proval of the Seleotmen, be and is hereby authorized to borrow money
from time to time on and after January 1, 1954, and to issue a note
or notes of the town therefor, payable within one year, and to renew
awry note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year,
in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, of the General Laws.
ARTICLE 6. To see what method the town will vote to adopt
for collection of taxes for the year 1953 and to fix the compensation
of the Collector or take any action relating thereto.
March 23, 1953 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the same method for the collection
of taxes be and is hereby adopted as was pursued last year, and that
bills for taxes shall be sent out and interest shall be charged as provided
by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 59, Section 57, and acts and amend-
ments thereof.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote -to appropriate the
sum of $4,650.00 to pay the cost of providing suitable headquarters
for the following Veterans' organizations to be distributed in the
following amounts:
Burnham-Manning Post 1105, Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States $1,500.00
Watertown Chapter No. 14, Disabled American
Veterans of the World War, $ 600.00
Watertown Post American Veterans of World War
II, AMVETS,- 1,200.00
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 150.00
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Italian-American World War Veterans of
United States, Inc. 1,200.00
as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 9, as
amended, direct how the money shall -be raised or take any action
relating thereto.
March 23, 1953
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Four .thousand, six
hundred and fifty ($4,650.00) be and is hereby appropriated to pay the
cost of providing suitable headquarters for the following Veterans'
organizations to be distributed as follows:
Burnham-Manning Post 1105, Veterans,of Foreign Wars
of the United States $1,500.00
Watertown Chapter No. 14, Disabled American
Veterans of the World War 600.00
Watertown Post American Veterans of World War
II, AMVETS 1,200.00
Americana Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 150.00
Italian-American World War Veterans of
United States, Inc. 1,200.00
as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 9, as
amended, and the amount so appropriated .to be placed on the tax levy
of the current year.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $250.00 to provide eyeglasses and spectacles for school children 18
years of age or under who are in need thereof and whose parents or
guardians are financially unable to furnish the same, as authorized
by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 5, Subsection 40;
direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto.
March 23, 1953
(Action taken In conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Two hundred and fifty
($250.00) dollars be and is hereby appropriated to provide eyeglasses
and spectacles for school children eighteen (18) yeas of age or under
who are in need thereof and whose parents or guardians are financially
unable to furnish the same, as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.)
Chapter 40, Section 5, Subsection 40, said sum to be expended under
the direction of the Board of Seleotmen, and the amount so appropriated
to be placed on the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $4,800.00 for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a
proper observance of Memorial Day as authorized by General Laws
(Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 5, Subsection 12, as amended, direct
how the money shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto.
March 23, 1953
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Thirty-seven hundred
(3,700.00) dollars be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of de-
fraying the expenses of a proper observance of Memorial Day as author-
ized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 5, Subsection 12,
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as amended, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board
of Selectmen, and -the amount so appropriated to be placed on the tax
levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $33.00 to compensate the Town Counsel for drawing 11 tax
-title releases during the year 1952, direct how the money shall be
raised, or take any action relating thereto.
March 23, 1953
(Action taken in conjuction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Thirty-three ($33.00)
dollars be and is hereby appropriated to compensate the Town Counsel
for drawing 11 tax title releases during the year 1952, said amount to
be placed on the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $9,425.00 to pay annuities to the dependents of eleven (11)
deceased Town employees as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.)
Chapter 32, Section 89, as amended, direct how the money shall be
raised, or take any action relating thereto.
March 30, 1953
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That -the sum of Nine thousand, four
hundred and twenty-five ($9,425.00) dollars be and is hereby appropriated
to pay that amount for the year 1953 for annuities to the dependents
of Eleven (11) deceased Town employees as authorized by General Laws
(Ter. Ed.) Chapter 32, Section 89, as amended, said appropriation to be
paid to the following:
1. To the dependents of Gilbert Nichols, a deceased member of
the Fire Department:
2. To the dependents of Willard E. Streeter, a deceased member
of the Fire Department.
3. To the dependents of Ernest B. Ford, a deceased member of
the Fire Department;
4. To the dependents of James Carney, a deceased member of
the Fire Department;
5. To -the dependents of Bertram McFlhiney, a deceased member
of the Fire Department.
6. To the dependents of Clarence Clifford, a deceased member
of the Fire Department;
7. To -the dependents of Gerald Mee, a deceased member of the
Fire Department;
8. To -the dependents of William Munhall, a deceased member
of the Police Department.
9. To the dependents of Henry Welsh, a deceased member of the
Police Department.
10. To the dependent daughter of Daniel J. Sullivan, a deceased
member of the Police Department.
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11. To the dependents of Francis A. Nally, .a deceased member
of the Police Department. r
and the amount so appropriated to be placed on the tax levy,of the
current year.
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $53,078.97 to be paid into the various funds of the Watertown
Contributory Retirement System as established and regulated by the
provisions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 32, as amended, direct
how the money shall be raised, or take action relating thereto.
March 23, 1953
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Fifty-three thousand,
seventy-eight ($53,078.97) dollars and ninety-seven cents be and is
hereby appropriated to be paid into the various funds of the Watertown
,Contributory Retirement System, said sum to be divided as follows:
Forty-seven thousand, four hundred and three ($47,403.00) dollars
for the Pension Accumulation Fund. Four thousand, five hundred ($4,500.
00) dollars for the Expense Fund; Eleven hundred seventy-five ($1175.97)
and ninety-seven cents for Military Service Credits;
said amount so appropriated to be placed on -the tax levy of the current
year.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary
and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as provided by
General Laws, (Ter. E4.) Chapter 41, Section 108 as amended, for the
following::.Mcderator, three Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes,
Auditor, three Assessors, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, and to raise and
appropriate by transfer or otherwise the necessary sums of money
therefor, or take any action relating thereto.
March 23, 1953
(Action -taken in conjunction with Article 3 >
VOTED: (Unanimously) That there be appropriated and paid to
the elective officers of the Town of Watertown as salaries for the current
financial year, effective beginning January 1, 1953, the amounts set
opposite the office and title of each as follows:
Moderrator $ 150.00
Selectmen
Chairman 2000.00
2 Members each 1500.00 5000.00
Treasurer 5800.00
Collector of Taxes 5800.00
Auditor 5800.00
Town Clerk 5800.00
Tree Warden 3100.00
Assessors
3 at 2200.00 6600.00
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 4 of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking
out of said Section 4 under Grade 2-B the following words and figures:
GRADE 2-B
Junior Clerk .. . . . . . . . . ... . .... $1,700 $1,800 $1,900 $2,000
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Junior Clerk-Typist ...... ...... 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000
Junior Clerk-Stenographer ...... 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000
Olerk-Cashier .. ... . .... ......... 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000
and under Grade 3-13 the following words and figures:
Senior Clerk . . ............ 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,360
Senior Clerk-Typist . . . ......... 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,360
Senior Clerk-Stenographer ...... 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,360
Telephone Operator ....... ..... 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,360
and under Grade 4-B the following words and figures:
GRADE 4-B
Permanent Assistant Registrar .. 2,460 2,560 2,660 2,720
and under Grade 5-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
Principal Clerk ..... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
Principal CIerk-Typist .. • ....... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
Principal Clerk-Stenographer 2,520 2,640 . 2,760 2,880
Confidential Secretary to
Selectmen . . .. . . . .......... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
Purchasing Agent . . .. .. 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and insert in said Section 4 in place of Grade 2-B the following words
and figures:
GRADE 2
Junior Clerk . ............ 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
Junior Clerk-T1 rpist . .. . ... 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
Junior Clerk-Stenographer ...... 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
Clerk-Cashier . .... ............. 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
and under Grade 3-B thereof the following words and figures:
Senior Clerk 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460
Senior Clerk-Typist . . .. ... .. 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460
Senior Clerk-Stenographer .. .... 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460
Telephone Operator • • •..• .•.... 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460
and in place of Grade 4-B thereof the follownig words and figures:
GRADE 4-A
Permanent Assistant Registrar 2,560 2,660 2,760 2,820
and in place of Grade 5-A thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 5.
Principal , Clerk . . .... ... .. 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
Principal Clerk-Typist . ..... . 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
Principal Clerk-Stenographer 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
Confidential Secretary to
Selectmen . .,,. . .. . . 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
Purchasing Agent 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
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or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.
March 16, 1953
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town amend Chapter 10, Sec-
tion 4; of the current existimg By-Laws of -the Town by striking out of
said Section 4; under Grade 2-B the following words and figures:
GRADE 2-B
Junior Clerk .... ...... .... $1,700 $1,800 $1,900 $2,000
Junior Clerk-Typist .. .... 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000
Junior Clerk-Stenographer ...... 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000
Clerk-Cashier .,,, ... 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000
and under Grade 3-B the following words and figures:
Senior Clerk .. ......... .. 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,360
Senior Clerk-Typist .. .... ... 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,360
Senior ClerX-Stenographer .. 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,360
Telephone Operator ...... .:. . .. 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,360
and under Grade 4-B the following words and figures:
GRADE 4-B
Permanent,Assistant Registrar .: 2,460 2,560 2,660 2,720
and under Grade 5-A -the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
Principal Clerk ...... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
Principal Clerk-Typist .. ...... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
Principal Clerk-Stenographer .... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
Confidential:Secretary to
Selectmen .... :.... ... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
Purchasing Agent ...... 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and insert in said Section 4 in place of Grade 2-B the following words
and figures:
GRADE 2
Junior Clerk .. ............. 1,806 1,900 2,000 2,100
Junior Clerk-Typist ..... .. 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
Junior Clerk-Stenographer . 1,800 1,900 2,000 21100
Clerk-Cashier ...... ........... 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
and under Grade 3-B-thereof the following words and figures:
Senior Clerk .. ...... 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460
Senior Clerk-Typist .......... 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,4fi0
Senior Clerk-Stenographer ..... . 2,200 2,300 200 ; 2,460-
Telephone Operator .... .. 2,200 2.300 2,400 2,460
and in place of Grade 4-B thereof the following words and figures''.
GRADE 4-A
Permanent Assistant Registrar 2,560 2,660 2,760 2,820
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and in place of Grade 5-A thereof bhe following words and figures:
GRADE 5
Principal Clerk ...... .. .. . ... 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
Principal Clerk-Typist ........ 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
Principal Clerk-Stenographer ... 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
Confidential Secretary to
Selectmen ...... 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
Purchasing Agent .. ... 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 5 of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out
of said Section 5 under Grade 5 the following words and figures:
GRADE 5
Tree Climber .. ........ Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
Tree Surgeon ........ . . Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
and under Grade 8 thereof, the following words and figures:
Forestry Foreman . .... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
and insert in-said Section 5 in place of Grade 5 the following words
and figures:
GRADE 4-B
Tree Climber .... .... Hourly Rate $1.47 per hour
Tree Surgeon .. Hourly Rate $1.47 per hour
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Forestry Foreman ...... 3.220 3.400 3,580 3,760 3,940
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review).
March 16, 1953
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town amend Chapter 10, Sec-
tion 5, of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out said
Section 5, under Grade 5, the following words and figures:
GRADE 5
Tree Climber . . .. .. . . .. . . Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
Tree Surgeon .. ...... .... Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
and under Grade 8 ,thereof the follow^nig words and figures:
Forestry Foreman ..... . 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
and insert in sadd Section 5 in place of Grade 5 the following words and
figures:
GRADE 4-B
Tree Climber ..... ..... .. Hourly Rate $1.47 per hour.
Tree Surgeon .. ... ....... Hourly Rate $1.47 per hour
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Forestry Foreman ... ... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
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ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 6 of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out
of said Section 6 under Grade 2 the following words and figures:
Institution House worker 1,440 1,560 1,680 1,740 1,800
Matron-Infirmary ..... . 1,440 1,560 1,680 1,740 1,800
Janitress .... . .......... 1,440 1,560 1,680 1,740 1,800
and under Grade 5-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
Junior Building Custodian ...... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
and under Grade 6-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-A
Senior Building Custodian ..... . 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
and insert in said Section 6 under Grade 2 the follownig words and
figures:
Institution House Worker 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
Matron-Infirmary . ..... 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
Janitress ................ 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
and in place of Grade 5-A thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 5
Junior Building Custodian ...... 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
and in place of Grade 6-A thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6
Senior Building Custodian ... ... 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.)
March 16, 1953
VOTED: (Unanimously) 71hat the Town amend Chapter 10, Sec-
tion 6, of the present existing By-haws of the Town by striking out of
said Section 6, under Grade 2, the following words and figures:
Institution House Worker 1,440 1,560 1,680 1,740 1,800
Matron-Infirmary ...... 1,440 1,560 1,680 1,740 1,800
Janitress ............... 1,440 1,560 1,680 1,740 1,800
and under Grade 5-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
Junior Building Custodian ...... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
and.under Grade 6-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-A
Senior Building Custodian ...... 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
and insert in said Section 6 under Grade 2 the following words and
figures:
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Institution House Worker 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
Matron-Infirmary ... .. a,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
janitress . . ........... . 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100
and in place of Grade 5-A thereof ,the following words and flgu7es:
GRADE 5
Junior Building Custodian .... .. 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
and in place of Grade 6-A thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6
Senior Building Custodian . . .. . . 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 7 of the present existing, By-Laws of the Town by striking out
of said Section 7 under Grade 3 the following words and figures:
Library Assistant . ..... 1,680 1,800 1,920 2,040 2,160
and under Grade 4 the following words and figures:
Sub-Professional Library
Technician .... ...... 2,040 2,160 2,280 2,400 2,520
and under Grade 5-A the following words and figures:
1st Asst. Circulation Department
Main Library .... .. ..... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,980
1st Asst. Circulation Department
East Branch ...... ...... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
1st Asst. Children's Department .. 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
North Branch Children's Librarian 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
East Branch Asst. (Work with
Juniors) .... ...... . .. 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
and under Grade 6 the following words and figures:
GRADE 6
Junior Department Heads:
North Branch
Librarian .... .... 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
West Branch Librarian 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
East Branch Asst.
Librarian ......... 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
East Branch Children's
Librarian ..... .... . . 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
and under Grade 7 the following words and figures:
Senior Department Heads:
East Branch Librarian 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
Supervisor Work with
Children .. ... ..... 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
Catalog Librarian .... 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
Circulation Librarian 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
Reference Librarian .. 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
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and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
Assistant Librarian 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 11 the following words and figures:
Librarian (Chief) ...... 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and insert in said Section 7 under Grade 3 the following words and
figures:
Library Assistant ...... 1,780 1,900 2,020 2,140 2,260
and under Grade 4 thereof the following words and figures:
Sub Professional Library
Technician ........... %M 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720
and under Grade 5-A thereof the following words and figures:
1st Asst. Circulation Department
Main Library .. 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
1st Asst. Circulation Department
East Branch .......... . ..... 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
1st Asst. Children's Department.. 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
North Branch Children's
Librarian ... .................. 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
East Branch Asst. (Work with
Juniors) ... ................... 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
and in place of Grade 6 .thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Junior Department Heads
North Branch
Librarian . .......... 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
West Branch Librarian 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
East Branch Asst.
Li'brariam .... . ...... 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
East Branch Children's
Librarian . .......... 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
and under Grade 7 -thereof the following words and figures:
Senior Department Heads
East Branch Librarian 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Supervisor Work with
Children ........ ... 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Catalog Librarian .... 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Circulation Librarian 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Reference Librarian 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
Assistant Librarian ..... 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
and under Grade 11 thereof the following words and figures:
Librarian (Chief) ...... 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
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or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.)
March 16, 1953
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town amend Chapter 10, Sec-
tion 7, of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out of
said Section 7, under Grade 3, the following words and figures:
Library Assistant .... .. 1,680 1,800 1,920 2,040 2,160
and under Grade 4 the following words and figures:
Saab-Professional Library
Technician . . . . . ...... 2,040 2,160 2,280 2,400 2,520
and under Grade 5-A the following words and figures:
1st Asst. Circulation Department
-Main Library 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
1st Asst. Circulation Department
East Branch 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
1st Asst. Children's Department 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
North Branch Children's Librarian 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
East Branch Asst. (Work with
Juniors) .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . ..... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
and under Grade 6 the following words and figures:
GRADE 6
Junior Department Heads:
North Branch
Librarian . . ... . . . 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
West Branch Librarian 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
East Branch Asst.
Librarian . . . . . 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
East Branch Children's
Librarian 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
and under Grade 7 the following words and figures:
Senior Department Heads:
East Branch Librarian 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
Supervisor Work with
Children . . . . .. . . . . 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
Catalog Librarian .. . . 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
Circulation Librarian 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
Reference Librarian .. 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 3,480
and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
Assistant Librarian 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 11 the following words and figures:
Librarian (Chief) .... .. 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and insert in said Section 7 under Grade 3 the following words and
figures:
Library Assistant ...... 1,780 1,900 2,020 2,140 2,260
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and under Grade 4 thereof the following words and figures:
Sub-Professional Library
Technician 2,240 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720
and under Grade 5-A thereof the following words and figures:
1st Asst. Circulation Department
Main Library 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
1st Asst. Circulation Department
East Branch . . . . . . . . . .. 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
1st Asst. Children's Department .. 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
North Branch Children's
Librarian 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
East Branch Asst. (Work with
Juniors) .. . ... .... ... ... . .. 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080
and in place of Grade 6 thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Junior Department Heads
North Branch
Librarian .... 2,WO 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
West Branch Librarian 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
East Branch Asst.
Librarian 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
East Branch Children's
Librarian . . . . ... 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
and under Grade 7 thereof the following words and figures:
Senior Department Heads
East Branch Librarian 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Supervisor Work with
Children . .. 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Catalog Librarian . .. 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Circulation Librarian 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Reference Librarian .. 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
Assistant Librarian .... 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
and under Grade 11 thereof the following words and figures:
Librarian (Chief) ... ... 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 8 of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out
of said Section 8 under Grade 5-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
Engineering Aid-
Grade 1 .. .......... . . .... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
and under Grade 6 the following words and figures:
Engineering Aid-
Grade 2 .... .. . ...... 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
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and under Grade 8 the following words and figures:
Junior Civil Engineer-
Grade 3 ...... ...... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
Civil Engineer-Grade 4. 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 11 the following words and figures:
Town Engineer--Grade 5 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and insert in place of Grade 5-A thereof the following words and
figures:
GRADE 5
Engineering Aid-
Grade 1 .. .. .. 2.620 2,740 2,860 2,980
and under Grade 6 thereof the following words and figures:
Engineering Aid-
Grade 2 . . 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Junior Civil Engineer-
Grade 3 3,220 3,4W 3,580 3,760 3,940
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
Civil Engineer-
Grade 4 3,400 3.700 4,000 4,300 4,600
and under Grade 11 thereof the following words and figures:
Town Engineer-
Grade 5 ........ ... ... 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5.500
or .take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.)
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town amend Chapter 10, Sec-
tion 8, of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out of
said Section 8, under Grade 5-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
Engineering Aid-
Grade 1 .... ... . .. ...... ...... 2,520 2,640 2,760 2,880
and under Grade 6 the following words and figures:
Engineering Aid-
Grade 2 .. . . . .. . ...... 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
and under Grade 8 the following words and figures:
Junior Civil Engineer-
Grade 3 . . .. .... .. .... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
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and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
Civil Engineer-Grade 4. 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 11 the following words and figures:
Town Engineer-Grade 5. 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and insert in place of Ccade 5-A tlhereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 5
Engineering Aid-
GTade 1 ... . .. .. ........ ...... 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
and under Grade 6 thereof the following words and figures:
Engineering Aid-
Grade 2 .... .. . ..... .. 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Junior Civil Engineer-
Grade 3 ....... ..... .. 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
Civil Engineer-
Grade 4 ...... ........ 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
and under Grade 11 thereof -the following words and figures:
Town Engineer-
Grade 5 .... . 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5.500
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 9 of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out
of said Section 9 under Grade 3 the following words and figures:
Keeper-Infirmary 1.680 1,800 1,920 2,040 2,160
and under Grade 3-A the following words and figures:
Hygienist 1.780 1.900 2,020 2,140 2,260
and under Grade 5-C the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-C
Public Health Nurse .... 2,500 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
and under Grade 8 the following words and figures:
Health Inspector 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3.840
and under Grade 8-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 8-A
Principal Social Work
Supervisor ............ 3,420 3,600 3,780 3,960 4,140
and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
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GRADE 9
Commissioner of Veteran's
Service .......... . ... . 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 11 the following words and figures:
Health Officer .. .. 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
Welfare Agent .. ...... 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and insert under Grade 3 thereof -the following words and figures:
Keeper-Infirmary .... . 1,780 1,900 2,020 2,140 2,260
and under Grade 3-A thereof the following words and figures:
Hygienist . ........... .. 1,880 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360
and in place of Grade 5-C thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6
Public Health Nurse .... 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Health Inspector ....... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
and in place of Grade 8-A thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 9
Principal Social Work
Supervisor ........... . 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
and in place of Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 10
Commissioner of Veteran's
Service ....... .. .... 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
and under Grade 11 thereof the following words and figures:
Health Officer ...... . . . . 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
Welfare Agent .. .. .. . . 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.)
VOTED: That the Town amend Chapter 10, Section 9, of the
present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section
9, under Grade 3, the following words and figures:
Keeper-Infirmary 1,680 1,800 1,920 2,040 2;160
and under Grade 3-A the following words and figures:
Hygienist . . . . . . .. .. .... .. 1,780 1,900 2,020 2,140 2,260
and under Grade 5-C the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-C
Public Health Nurse . . .. 2,500 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980
and under Grade 8,the following words and figures:
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Health Inspector .. .... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
and under Grade 8-A the following words and figumes:
GRADE 8-A
Principal Social Work
Supervisor ... .... ..... 3,420 3,600 3,780 3,960 4,140
and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
GRADE 9
Commissioner of Veteran's
Service .... .. . . . ...... 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 11 ,the following words and figures:
Health Officer ..... ..... 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
Welfare Agent . ....... 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and insert under Grade 3 thereof the following words and figures:
Keeper-Infirmary .... .. 1,780 1,900 2,020 2,140 2,260
and under Grade 3-A thereof the fallowing words and figures:
Hygienist . . .. .. .. ....... 1,880 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360
and in place of Grade 5-C thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6
Public Health Nurse . ... 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220
and under Grade 8 thereof -the following words and figures:
Health Inspector .. . ..•. 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
and in place of Grade 8-A thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 9
Principal Social Work
Supervisor .. ..•... . ... 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
and in place of Grade 9-thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 10
Commissioner of Veteran's
Service . . . . ........... 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
and under Grade 11 thereof .the following words and figures:
Health Officer .. . . ... ... 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
Welfare Agent .. ... ..... 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 10 of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out
of said Section 10 under Grade 4-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 4-A
Construction Handyman
(Park Dept.) .......... Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
and under Grade 4-C the following words and figures:
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GRADE 4-C
Laborer, (unskilled) .... Hourly Rate $1.32 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 1 .... . ... .. Hourly Rate $1.37 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 2 .... ..... .. Hourly Rate $1.37 per hour
Laborer (skilled) ...... Hourly Rate $1.37 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 3 ... . ...... Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
and under Grade 6 the following words and figures:
Water Meter Inspector .....2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
Mason .. .... .......... Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Blacksmith .. ...... . . . Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Carpenter ...... ...... Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Painter (skilled) .... Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Foreman (Highway Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Working Foreman .. . . ... Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Foreman (Park) .... ... Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Working Foreman
(Cemetery) .... . .. Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Motor Equip. Repairman.. Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Storekeeper .. ..... .... Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Timekeeper .... ...... .. Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Water Service Working
Foreman .. .... _ . .. Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Water System Maintenance
Craftsman (Water
Dept.) ... ...... . Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Cement Finisher - Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Shovel Operator Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
and under Grade 7-A thereof the following words and figures:
Inspector of Wire
Maintenance .. . . . . 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
Water Meter Repair
Foreman .... .. Hourly Rate $1.72 per hour
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Cemetery Superintendent 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
2nd Asst. Superintendent-
Poles and Wires ...... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Superintendent of Parks
and recreation ...... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Sealer of Weights and
Measures .. .. ... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Water Registrar, Clerk to
The Board of
Water Commissioners 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Foreman Working
Carpenter . .. . ... ... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3.840
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Water Construction
Foreman .............. Hourly Rate $1.85 per hour
Motor Equipment
Maintenance Foreman.. Hourly Rate $1.85 per hour
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
1st Asst. Superintendent-
Poles and Wires ...... 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
Supervisor Foreman
Highway Department 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
Asst. Superintendent
Water Department .... 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 10 the following words and figures:
Assistant Superintendent
of Highways .......... 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
Inspector of Buildings .. 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
Inspector of Plumbing
and Sanitation . ... 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
and under Grade 11 -the following words and figures:
Superintendent of Wires 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
Superintendent of Water
Department .......... 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and under Grade 11-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 11-A
Superintendent of
Highway Dept. .... 4,400 4,700 5,000 5,300 5,600
and insert in place of Grade 4-C thereof the following words and
figures:
GRADE 4-B
Laborer (unskilled) Hourly Rate $1.37 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 1 ...... .. . Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 2 ...... Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
Laborer (skilled) .. .... Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 3 .. .. ....... Hourly Rate $1.47 per hour
Construction Handyman
(Park Dept.) .......... Hourly Rate $1.47 per hour
and under Grade 6 thereof the following words and figures:
Water Meter Inspector .. 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220
Mason ... ................ Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Blacksmith .............. Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Carpenter ............... Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Painter (skilled) ........ Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
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Foreman (Highway Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Working Foreman .. . ... Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Foreman (Park) ...... Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Working Foreman
(Cemetery) ............ Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Motor Equip. Repairman Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Storekeeper Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Timekeeper .... . . ...... Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Water Service Working
Foreman .. .... Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Water System Maintenance
Craftsman (Water
Dept.) .. .... .. . . .. Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Cement Finisher ........ Hourly Rate $1.62 per hour
Shovel Operator Hourly Rate $1.62 per hour
and under Grade 7-A thereof the following words and figures:
Inspector of Wire
Maintenance . .. ..... 2,980 3,160 3,340 3,520 3,700
Water Meter Repair
Foreman .............. Hourly Rate $1.77 per hour
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Cemetery Superintendent 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3.940
2nd Asst. Superintendent-
Poles and Wires 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Supt. of Parks and
Recreation ...... . . ... . 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Sealer of Weights and
Measures ........ ... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Water Registrax, Clerk to
Me Board of
Water Commissioners 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Foreman Working
Carpenter ...... . ..... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Water Construction
Foreman .... ...... ... Hourly Rate $1.90 per hour
Motor Equipment
Maintenance Foreman Hourly Rate $1.90 per hour
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
1st Asst. Supt.-
Poles and Wires ...... 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
Supervisor Foreman
Highway Department 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
Asst. Supt.-
Water Department .... 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
and under Grade 10 thereof the following words and figures:
Asst. Supt. of Highways.. 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
Inspector of Buildings .. 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
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Inspector of Plumbing
and Sanitation— 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
and under Grade 11 thereof the following words and figures:
Superintendent of Wires ' 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
Superintendent of Water
Department ........ 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
and in place of Grade 11-A thereof the following words and fio7ures:
GRADE 11-B
Superintendent of
Highway Department.. 4,800 5,100 5,400 5,700 6,000
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.)
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) 71hat the Town amend Chapter 10, Sec-
tion 10, of the present existing By Laws of the Town by striking out of
said 6ection 10, under Grade 4-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 4-A
Construction Handyman
(Park Dept.) .. . ....... Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
and under Grade 4-C the following words and figures:
GRADE 4-C
Laborer (unskilled) Hourly Rate $1.32 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 1 .. . . Hourly Rate $1.37 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 2 . . . . ... .. Hourly Rate $1.37 per hour
Laborer (skilled) Hourly Rate $1.37 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 3 Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
and under Grade 6 the following words and figures:
Water Meter Inspector .. .. 2,640 2,760 2,880 3,000 3,120
Mason . ... . .. .. . . .. . Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Blacksmith . . .. . . ........ Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Carpenter . ... .. Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Painter (skilled) Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Foreman (Highway Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Working Foreman ..... . Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Foreman (Park) . . .. .... Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Working Foreman
(Cemetery) . .. . Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Motor Equip. Repairman. Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Storekeeper . . . ... ...... Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Timekeeper . .. Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Water Service Working
Foreman Hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Water System Maintenance
Craftsman (Water
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Dept.) . . . .. ......... hourly Rate $1.52 per hour
Cement Finisher ........ Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Shovel Operator .. . ..... Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
and under Grade 7-A -thereof the following words and figures:
Inspector of Wire
Maintenance . . . . ..... 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,600
..Water Meter Repair
Foreman . .. ..... ..... Hourly Rate $1.72 per hour
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Cemetery Superintendent 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
2nd Asst. Superintendent-
Poles and Wires -- 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Superintendent of Parks
and recreation . . .. 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Sealer of Weights and
Measures ... . 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Water Registrar, Clerk -to
The Board of
Water Commissioners 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Foreman Working
Carpenter . . .... 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Water Construction
Foreman . ........ Hourly Rate $1.85 per hour
Motor Equipment
Maintenance Foreman Hourly Rate $1.85 per hour
and under Grade 9 thereof -the following words and figures:
1st Asst. Superintendent---
Poles and Wires . .... 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
Supervisor For
Highway Department 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
Asst. Superintendent
Water Department . .. 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 10 the following words and figures:
Assistant Superintendent
of Highways . . ..... 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
Inspector of Buildings .. 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
Inspector of Plumbing
and Sanitation .. ..... 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
and under Grade 11 the following words and figures:
Superintendent of Wires 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
Superintendent of Water
Department . . .. . .... . . 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and under Grade 11-A the following words and figures:
GRADE 11-A
Superintendent of
Highway Dept. ....... 4,400 4,700 5,000 5,300 5,600
&nd insert in place of Grade 4-C -thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 4-B
Laborer (unskilled) ..... . Hourly Rate $1.37 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
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Grade 1 Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 2 . ....... Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
Laborer (skilled) Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
Motor Equipment Operator
Grade 3 . . . . .. Hourly Rate $1.47 per hour
Construction Handyman
(Park Dept.) . . ...... .. Hourly Rate $1.47 per hour
and under Grade 6 thereof the following words and figures:
Water Meter Inspector . 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220
Mason Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Blacksmith .. .... . . .. ... . Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Carpenter . .. .. 19ourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Painter (skilled) Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Foreman (Highway Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Working Foreman . . . ... Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Foreman (Park) . .. . . .. Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Working Foreman
(Cemetery) . . . .. .. Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Motor Equip. Repairman . Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Storekeeper Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Timekeeper Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Water Service Working
Foreman Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Water System Maintenance
Craftsman (Water
Dept.) . ... .... Hourly Rate $1.57 per hour
Cement Finisher .. ...... Hourly Rate $1.62 per hour
Shovel Operator .. .. ... .. Hourly Rate $1.62 per hour
and under Grade 7-A thereof the following words and figures:
Inspector of Wire
Maintenance . . . 2,980 3,160 3,340 3,520 3,700
Water Meter Repair
Foreman . . . . ....• . Hourly Rate $1.77 per hour
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Cemetery Superintendent 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
2nd Asst. Superintendent-
Poles and Wires ... . 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Supt. of Parks and
Recreation ......... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Sealer of Weights and
Measures . . . 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Water Registrar, Clerk to
The Board of
Water Commissioners 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Foreman Working
Carpenter 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940
Water Construction
Foreman .. .... .. Hourly Rate $1.90 per hour
Motor Equipment
Maintenance Foreman Hourly Rate $1.90 per hour
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
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1st Asst. Supt.-
Poles and Wires ... . .. 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
Supervisor Foreman
Highway Department 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
Asst. SupL-
Water Department 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600
and under Grade 10 thereof the following words and figures:
Asst. Supt. of Highways 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
Inspector of Buildings 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 6,050
Inspector of Plumbing
and Sanitation 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
and under Grade 11 thereof the following words amd figures:
Superintendent of Wires 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
Superintendent of Water
Department 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500
and in place of Grade 11-A -thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 11-B
Superintendent of
Highway Department 4,800 5,100 5,400 5,700 6,000
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present
Personnel, Wage and Salary By-Law, the same being Chapter 10 of
the By-Laws of the Town by adding at the end of Grade 4-B of
Section 10 thereof the following new classification:
Painter .. .. ....... Hourly Rate•$1.42 per hour
,or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.)
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town amend the present Per-
sonnel, Wage and Salary By-Law, the same being Chapter 10, of the
By-Laws of the Town by adding. at the end of Grade 4-B of Section 10,
-thereof the following new classification:
Painter . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Hourly Rate $1.42 per hour
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 11,of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out
of said Section 11 under Grade 6-B the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Fireman (private) .. ......... 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Patrolman 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Wagon-man Clerk .......... 2.975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Fire Alarm Signal Operator .. 2,975 3,100 3,225 3.350
Chauffeur-Mechanician ...... 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) ........ 2,975 3.100 3,225 3.350
-and under Grade 7-B the following words and figures:
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Mechanician-Fire Dept. ........ 3,110 3,290 3,470 3,650
and under Grade 8 the following words and figures:
Fire Lieutenant . .... . 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Police Sergeant .. 3,120 3,300 3,480 3.660 3,840
and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
Captain Fire Dept: 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
Police Lieutenant .... 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 10 the following words and figures:
Police Captain .......... 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
Deputy Chief
(Fire Dept.) .. .... . 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
and under Grade 11 the following words and figures:
GRADE 11
Chief (Fire Department) 4,200 4,500 4,800 5.100 5.400
Police Chief .. .... 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
and insert in ,place of Grade 6-B thereof the following words and
figures:
GRADE 6-C
Fireman (private) .. ........... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Patrolman .... .. .. .... . 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Wagon-man Clerk . ............ 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Fire Alarm Signal Operator . .... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Chauffeur-Mechanician ...... .. 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) ........ .... .... . 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
and under Grade 7-B thereof the following words and figures:
Mechanician-Fire Dept, ...... 3,210 3,390 3,570 3,750
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Fire Lieutenant .... .. 3,270 3,450 3,630 3,810 3,940
Police Sergeant .. .. 3,270 3,450 3,630 3.810 3,940
and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
Captain-Fire Dept. .. 3,640 3,940 4.240 4.540 4.600
Police Lieutenant .... 3,640 3,940 4,240 4,540 4,600
and under Grade 10 thereof the following words and figures:
Deputy Chief (Fire Dept.) 4,000 4,300 4.600 4,900 5.050
Police Captain .... . .... 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
and in place of Grade 11 thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 11-A
Chief (Fire Dept.) .... 4,750 5,050 5,350 5,650 5.800
Police Chief .... .... 4,750 5,050 5,350 5.650 5.800
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or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.)
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: That -the Town amend Chapter 10, Section 11, of the
present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section
11, under Grade 6-B, the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Fireman (private) .. .... ... . .. . . 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Patrolman 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Wagon-man Clerk 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Fire Alarm Signal Operator 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Chauffeur--Mechanician .. .. .. . . 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) . .. . . . . . .... . 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
and under Grade 7-B the following words and figures:
Mechanician-Fire Dept. . . . .. . 3,110 3,290 3,470 3,650
and under Grade 8 the following words and figures:
Fire Lieutenant . .. . . . .. 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
Police Sergeant 3,120 3,300 3,480 3,660 3,840
and under Grade 9 the following words and figures:
Captain-Fire Dept. . . . 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
Police Lieutenant . . . . .. 3,300 3,600 3,900 4,200 4,500
and under Grade 10 the following words and figures:
Police Captain .. ... . . . 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
Deputy Chief
(Fire Dept.) 3,750 4,050 4,350 4,650 4,950
and under Grade 11 the following words and figures:
GRADE 11.
Chief (Fire Department) 4,200 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400
Police Chief 4,200 4,600 4,800 5,100 5,400
and insert in place of Grade 6-B thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-C
Fireman (private) . . . . .. 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Patrolman 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Wagon-man Clerk 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Fire Alarm Signal Operator . . . . 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Chauffeur-Mechanician . . . . . . . . 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) . . . . . . . . 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
and under Grade 7-B thereof the following words and figures:
Mechanician-Fire Dept. . . .. 3,210 3,390 3:570 3,750
and under Grade 8 thereof the following words and figures:
Fire Lieutenant . . . . ... 3,270 3,450 3,630 3,810 3,940
Police Sergeant ...... 3,270 3,450 3,630 3,810 3,940
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and under Grade 9 thereof the following words and figures:
Captain-Fire Dept. .... 3,640 3,940 4,240 4,540 4,600
Police Lieutenant ...... 3,640 3,940 4,240 4,540 4,600
and under Grade 10 thereof the following words and figures:
Deputy Chief (Fire Dept.) 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,9W 5,050
Police Captain 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050
and in place of Grade 11 thereof -the following words and figures:
GRADE 11-A
Chief (Fire ,Dept.) .. .. .. 4,750 5,050 5,350 5,650 5,800
Police Chief .... 4,750 5,050 5,350 5,650 5,800
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $275,000 for Cost of Living Allowance in 1953 to be paid to all
officers and employees in accordance with the provision of Chapter 10,
Sections 16, 17 and 18 of the By-Laws of the Town said sum to be
transferred from the Excess and Deficiency fund of said Town or take
any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of Review.)
March 23, 1953
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Two hundred seventy-
five thousand ($27500.00) dollars be and is hereby appropriated for the
cost of living allowance in 1953 to be paid to all officers and employees
in accordance with Section 16, 17 and 18 of Chapter 10 of the Town
By-Laws and that said amount be raised by transferring the sum of
Two Hundred seventy-five ($275.000.00) -thousand dollars from the Excess
and Deficiency Account.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present
Personnel Wage and Salary By-Law, the same being Chapter 10 of the
By-Laws of the Town, by adding at -the end of Grade 6-B of Section 7
thereof the following new classification:
Assistant Catalogue
Librarian 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review.)
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: That the Town amend the present Personnel, Wage and
Salary By-Law, the same being Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the
Town, by adding at the end of Grade 6-B of Section 7 thereof the fol-
lowing new classification:
Assistant Catalogue
Librarian ........ ... 2.820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3.300
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 11 of the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of
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Watertown by changing the grade and salary Schedule of (Fireman
Private) from Grade 6-B, which now reads as follows:
Maximum
After After After
13t 2nd 3rd
Minimum Year Year Year
Fireman (Private) .. $2,975 $3,100 $3,225 $3,350
to the new Grade 6-C and salary Schedule as follows:
Maximum
After After After
ist 2nd 3rd
Minimum Year Year Year
Fireman (Private) ..... ... .... $3,185 $3,310 $3,435 $3,560
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of William G. Glidden
and others.)
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: To tape up Article 25, in conjunction with Article 22.
April 6, 1953.
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 11 of the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of
Watertown by changing the grade and salary schedule from Grade 6-B
to Grade 6-C by increasing the salary schedule all of which now reads
as follows:
Maximum
After After After
1st 2nd 3rd
Minimum Year Year Year
GRADE 6-B
Patrolman .... .. . ...... .... 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Wagon-Man Clerk I .......,.. 2,975 3.100 3,225 3,350
Chauffeur Mechanician 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) 2,975 3,100 3,225 3,350
to the new Grade 6-C and salary schedule as follows:
Maximum
After After After
1st 2nd 3rd
Minimum, Year Year Year
Patrolman .... .... . .. •. 3,185 3,310 3,435 3,560
Wagon-Man Clerk .. 3,185 3,310 3,435 3,560
Ohauffeur-Mechanician 3,185 3,310 3,435 3,560
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) ........ . . .... 3,185 3,310 3,435 3,560
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of James D. Devlin and
others.)
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March 16, 1953.
VOTED: To take up Article 26, in conjunction with Article 22.
April 6, 1953.
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 27. To see if ,he Town will vote to increase the per-
sonnel in the regular Police Department from 65 men to 68 men by the
addition of 3 permanent patrolmen who shall start to work May 1, 1954,
appropriate the necessary money to pay -the wages or salaries of such
additional men, direct how the money shall be raised; or take any
action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen)
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town increase the personnel
In the regu_'ar Police Department frcm 65 men to 68 men by the addition
of three (3) permanent patrolmen who shall start to work not prior to
May 1, 1953, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 202 of the
Acts of 1912.
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to increase the per-
sonnel in the regular Fire Departmen from 87 to 88 men by the
addition of a Deputy Chief (Fire Dept.) who shall start work May
1, 1954, appropriate the necessary money to pay the wages or salaries
of such additional man, direct how the money shall be raised; or take
any action relatin; thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen)
March 16, 1953.
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 15 of the •:resent existing by-laws of the Town by striking out
of said Secion 15 in the first sentence thereof the following words:
"-two of whom shall be members of the Board of Selectmen, three of
whom shall be members of the Finance Committee, one of whom shall
be a Town employee and the other three residents of the Town, not
Town office holders or Town employees"
and insert in said Section 15 in place thereof the following words:
"four of whom shall be members of the Finance Committee, two of
whom shall -be Town employees and the other three residents of Vae
Town, not Town office holders or Town employees"
so that the first sentence of said Section 15 shall read as follows:
"The Moderator shall annually appoint a Committee under this
Ohs--.ter of the By-Laws-to -be known as the Advisory Board of Review,
composed of nine members, four of whom shall be members of the
FinanceCommittee, two of whom shall be Town employees and the
other -three residents of the Town, not Town office holders or Town
employees, whose duty it shall be to hold hearings, make investigations
and recommendations to the Town Meetin; concerning all requested
ohan.ges .of classifications •grades and salary schedules included in
Chapter 10 of -the Town By-Laws."
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or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen)
March 23, 1953
VOTED: (Unanimously) To Indefinitely Postpone.
ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board
of Selectmen to request the Legislature for authority for the Town to
create a Department of Public Works in the Town exercising the powers
of certain other Departments and Town officers, to wit: Highway
Department, Wire Department, Engineering Department, Water Depart-
ment, Park Department, Cemetery Department, Moth Department and
Tree Department, and to authorize and instruct the Board of Selectmen
to prepare and file with the Legislature such proposed legislation as may
be necessary to accomplish that purpose, or take any action relating
thereto. (Request of Committe on Department of Public Works)
March 30, 1953.
Selectman H. Herbert Applin read report of the Committee Ap-
pointed to Study the Advisability of Establishing a Department of Public
Works, which report Is filed in,the Book of Reports,Office of Town Clerk.
Seleotman Applin presented a motion to adopt the subject matter of
Article 30, duly seconded, and which was amended to strike out reference
to the Moth Department and Tree Department.
Motion was defeated on a voice vote.
ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee
to be called "Committee on Classifications, Grades and Salaries of De-
partment of Public Works" to consist of three members, two of whom
shall be members of the Board of Selectmen and one a Town employee
to be appointed by the Moderator whose duty it shall be to study and
consider the classifications, grades and salaries of all Town employees
who will be working under the Department of Public Works if and when
the same is authorized and adopted. Said Committee shall present its
recommendations to the Advisory Board of Review, the Board of Select-
men and the Finance Committee before January 1, 1954 and report to
the annual Town Meeting in 1954; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
April 6, 1953.
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board
of Selectmen to request the Legislature for authority for the Town to
create a Recreation Commission to have charge of certain recreation
In the Town in connection with the playgrounds, parks and other
recreational areas in the Town with provision that employees of the
Town under the supervision of such Recreation Commission shall not
have Civil Service status or be subject to or have the benefit of the
provisions of General Laws, Chapter 31 and Acts and Amendments
thereof or in addition thereto, and to authorize and instruct the Board
of Selectmen to prepare and file with the Legislature such proposed
legislation as may be necessary to accomplish that purpose, or take any
action relating thereto. (Request of Recreation Committee)
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April 6, 1953.
Chairman J. Malcolm Whitney of the Watertown Recreation Survey
Committee submitted a written report which is filed in the Book of Re-
ports, Office of Town Clerk. The report stated in part: "If the Com-
mission is established by the Legislature this committee wishes to come
before the Town Meeting of 1954 with the request that the separate
appropriations for recreation the consolidated into one, to be expended
by the Recreation Commission, and that this Commission be established
as of July 1, 1954."
Mr. Whitney submitted the following motion, which was duly second-
ed, and on voice vote, it was
VOTED: 'Mat the Board of Selectmen'be and hereby is authorized
to request the Legislature for authority for the Town to create a Recrea-
tion Commission to have charge of certain recreation in the Town in
connection with ,playgrounds, parks and other recreational areas in the
Town with provision that employees of the Town under the supervision
of such Recreation Commission shall not have Civil Service status or be
subject to or have the benefit of-the provisions of General Laws, Chapter
31 and Acts and -Amendments thereof or in addition thereto and to
authorize and instruct the Board of Selectmen to prepare and f11e with
the Legislature such proposed legislation as may be necessary to ac-
complish that purpose.
ARTICLE 33. To hear the report of the Selectmen relative to the
laying out of the following named streets; to wit:
Edenfleld Avenue from Orchard Street to Bradshaw Street
Edenfleld Avenue from the accepted portion of Edenfleld Avenue
to a point approximately 400 feet in a northerly direction there-
from.
Highland Avenue from Stuart Street to the accepted portion of
Highland Avenue.
Partridge Street from Highland Avenue to the accepted portion of
Partridge Street.
Bradshaw Street from Westminster Avenue to Edenfleld Avenue.
Coolidge Hill Road from Grove Street to the accepted portion of
Coolidge Hill.Road.
Buick Street from Acton Street to the accepted portion of Buick
Street.
Conant Road from Pleasant Street to land now or formerly of
Adolph DeSantis and Corrindo Cardone.
under the provisions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapters 82, 80 and 79
as amended, said Chapter 80 providing for the assessment of better-
ments, and to see if the Town will vote to accept said streets or any
of them as and for public ways, and will vote to authorize the Select-
men to take by eminent domain or acquire .by purchase or otherwise,
any land necessary for said laying out, appropriate and provide the
necessary amount of money to pay the cost of land damages, and
the cost of construction, direct how the money shall be raised; or take
any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen)
April 6, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying-out of Edenfleld Avenue
from Orchard Street to Bradshaw Street as a public way, as appears in
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the report of the Selectmen, be and hereby is accepted and the Select-
men are hereby authorized to take the land described in said report as
and for a public way.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Edenfied Avenue
from the accepted portion of Edenfield Avenue to a -point approximately
four hundred feet in a northerly direction therefrom as a public way, as
appears in -the report of the Selectmen, be and hereby is accepted and
the Selectmen are hereby authorized to take the land described in said
report as and for a public way.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Highland Avenue
from Stuamt Street to the accepted portion of Highland Avenue as a
public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen, be and hereby
is accepted and the Selectmen are hereby authorized to take the land
described in said report as and for a public way.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Patridge Street
from Highland Avenue to the accepted portion of Patridge Street as a
public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen, be and hereby
is accepted and the Selectmen are hereby authorized to take the land
described in said report as and for public way,
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Bradshaw Street
from Westminster Avenue to Edenfleld Avenue as a public way, as ap-
pears in the report of the Selectmen, be and hereby is accepted and the
Selectmen are hereby authorized to take the land described in said report
as and foT a public way.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Buick Street from
Acton Street to the accepted portion of Buick Street as a public way,
as appears in the report of the Selectmen, be and hereby is accepted and
the Selectmen are hereby authorized to take the land described in said
report as and for a public way.
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone action under "Coolidge Hill Road
from Grove Street to the accepted portion of Coolidge Hill Road."
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone action under "Conant Road from
Pleasant Street to land now or formerly of Adolph DeSantis and Cor-
rindo Cardone."
ARTICLE 34. To hear the report of the Board of Selectmen
relative to laying out and locating an easement forty (40) feet wide for
sanitary sewer, storm water drain and water mains from Carey
Avenue over land of Falco and Tougas along Jefferson Avenue and
Webster Street over land of Blakely to the Waltham line under the
provisions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapters 79, 80 and 83 as
amended, said Chapter 80 providing for assessment of betterments,
and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to take
such easement for such purpose or purposes by eminent domain or
acquire the same by purchase or otherwise, appropriate and provide
the necessary amount of money to pay the cost of land damages and
the cost of construction, direct how the money shall be raised, or take
any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen)
April 6, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Selectmen be and
hereby is authorized and directed to take by eminent domain such land
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as may be necessary to lay out and locate an easement forty (40) feet
wide for the purpose of laying, constructing, repairing and maintaining
a sanitary sewer,storm water drain and water mains along Carney Avenue
and over land of Falco and land of Tougas, Trustee, and along Jefferson
Avenue and along Webster Street to the Waltham line, all as shown on a
plan entitled "Town of Watertown Plan Showing Easements In North
Watertown To Be Taken For The Purpose Of Constructing Sanitary
Sewers, Water Pipes & Storm Drains", dated January 15, 1953 by James
H. Sullivan, Act. Town. Engineer, now on file in the office of the Town
Clerk and also on file in the office of the Town Engineer, the land over
which said easement is to be taken being shown on said plan as parcels
"A", "B", "C" and "D", under the provisions of General Laws applicable
thereto, particularly Chapters 79, 80 and 83 as amended, said Chapter 80
providing for assessment of betterments and to assess betterments on
the land and the person benefited thereby.
ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $283.01 to pay unpaid bills of previous years of the Workmen's
Compensation Department, said bills having been unpaid due to the
insufficiency of an appropriation for such department in the years in
which said bills were incurred, direct how the money shall be raised;
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Workmen's Compensa-
tion Agent)
March 23, 1953
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate the sum of
Two hundred eighty-three ($283.01) dollars and one cent to pay unpaid
bills of previous years of the Workmen's Compensation Department,
said,bills having been unpaid due to the insufficiency of an appropriation
for such department in the years in which said bills were incurred, said
amount to be placed on -the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $575.00 to be expended by the World War IT Memorial Com-
mittee to pay additional costs for the World War II Memorial tablets
which sum will include construction of about 230 additional nameplates
of veterans of World War II that were not anticipated at the time of
the original appropriation and all other labor and material costs
required for full completion of said World War II Memorial tablets,
direct how the money shall be raised; or take any action relating
thereto. (Request of World War II Memorial Committee)
March 30, 1953.
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate -the sum of
Five hundred seventy-five ($575.00) dollars to be expended by the World
War II Memorial Committee to pay additional costs for the World War
II Memorial Tablets which sum will include construction of about 230
additional name plates of veterans of World War II that were not an-
ticipated at the time of the original appropriation and all other labor
and material costs required for full completion of said World War II
Memorial Tablets, said sum so appropriated to be placed on the tax
levy of the current year.
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ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board
of Selectmen to impose restrictions on the land belonging to the Town
situated between Wilson Avenue and Bailey Avenue which the Town
authorized and empowered the Selectmen to sell and convey by vote
of the Town Meeting dated March 31, 1952, said restrictions to be
as follows:
1. No building other than one single dwelling or a duplex two-
family dwelling shall be erected on the property conveyed
except a private garage to accommodate not more than two
motor vehicles, said garage to be used accessory to said dwelling.
2. No building for dwelling purposes or otherwise shall be
erected on a lot having less than sixty (60) foot frontage on the
street.
3. For the purpose of these restrictions, a duplex dwelling shall
be a two-family dwelling with apartments or suites located
laterally and not one above the other.
4. These restrictions shall be enforced for, on behalf of and
in the name of the Town by the Building Inspector of the Town
and are imposed for -the benefit of all abutters on said Bailey
and Wilson Avenues.
or take any action relating theareto. (Request of Board of Selectmen)
April 6, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Selectmen be and
;hereby is authorized to impose restrictions on the land belonging to the
Town situated between Wilson Avenue and Bailey Avenue which the
Town authorized and empowered the Selecmen to sell and convey by
vote of the Town Meeting dated March 31, 1952, said restrictions to be
as follows:
1. No building other than one single family dwelling o x a duplex
two-family dwelling shall be erected on the property conveyed
except a private garage to accommodate not more than two
motor vehicles, said garage to be used accessory to said dwelling.
2. No building for dwelling purposes or otherwise shall be
erected on a lot having less than sixty (60) foot frontage on the
street.
3. For the purpose of these restriotions, a duplex dwelling shall
be a two-family dwelling %rith apartments or suites located
laterally and not one above the other.
4. These restrictions shall be enforced for, on behalf of and in
the name of the Town by the Building, Inspector of the Town
and axe imposed for the benefit of all abutters on said Bailey and
Wilson Avenues.
and these restrictions shall be specifically set forth and included in any
instrument conveying title to the whole or any portion of said land
made, executed, acknowledged and delivered by the Board of Selectmen
on behalf of the Town.
ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board
of Selectmen for, in the name of and on behalf of the Town to lease
from the Boston and Maine Railroad at a rental of five dollars per
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month about fifty-five hundred (5500) square feet of land adjacent
to the present parking area maintained and operated by the Town on
Spring Street and to construct on said fifty-five hundred (5500) square
feet of land a parking area for the purpose of enlarging- and adding to
the said present parking area on Spring Street, direct how the money to
pay said rental and defray the cost of construction and maintenance of
said area shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. (Request
of Planning Board)
April 6, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Selectmen be and
hereby is authorized for, in the name of and on behalf of the Town to
make, execute and deliver to the Boston and Maine Railroad a written
lease by and 'between the Town and said Railroad of about fifty-five
hundred (5500) square feet of land owned -by said Railroad adjacent to
the present parking area maintained and operated by the Town on
Spring Street, said lease to provide for an annual rental not more than
Sixty (60) Dollars per year, payable monthly, or otherwise as the Board
of Selectmen may determine, and to be for such time and upon such
other terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may deem wise,
necessary or expedient and further that said Board of Selectmen be
and hereby is authorized and directed to construct and maintain for the
Town on said leased premises a parking area for the purposes of en-
larging and adding to the present.parking area maintained and operated
by the Town on Spring Street and for the purpose of paying the rent
reserved in said lease, the Selectmen be and are hereby authorized to
pay.the same from -the Contingent account.
ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to accept a bequest
from the estate of Lily B. Howard, late of Watertown, deceased, to
Inhabitants of the Town of Watertown. Said -bequest reads as follows:
"I give, devise and bequeath the sum of Five Hundred
($500.00) Dollars to the Town of Watertown in the
custody of the Town Treasurer to be spent under the
direction of the Selectmen in their best descretion for
the relief of deserving and needy persons"
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen)
April 6, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and does hereby
accept the gift and bequest in -the amount of Five Hundred ($500.00)
Dollars to the Town under the will of Lily B. Howard, late of Watertown,
Massachusetts, deceased, with all -the conditions and limitations thereon
as provided in said will.
ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of three hundred ($300.00) dollars to be expended by a committee
of five to be appointed by the Moderator for the purpose of preparing
a descriptive list together with photographs of the several pieces of
real property, monuments, stones, tablets or other objects marking
historical spots or events in the present area of the Town and for
cleaning and repairing the same as may be required during the coming
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year; direct how the money shall be raised, or take any action relating
thereto. (Request of Charles M. Abbott)
March 30, 1953.
On motion of Charles M. Abbott, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of three hundred (300.00)
dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated to be expended by a
committee of five to be appointed by the Moderator for the purpose of
preparing a descriptive list together with photographs of the several
pieces of real property, monuments, stones, -tablets or other objects
marking historical spots or events in the present area of the Town and
for cleaning and repairing the same as may The required during the com-
ing year, and the same shall be assessed on the polls and estates in the
general tax levy of the current yeaa.
ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of seven hundred fifty ($750.00) dollars to be expended by a
committee of three to be selected by the Moderator for the purpose
of making repairs to and re-cutting of inscriptions on stones marking
the graves of veterans of the Revolutionary War in the Burying
Grounds at Arlington Street and Common Street in Watertown,
Massachusetts; direct how the money shall be raised or take any
action relating thereto. (Request of Charles M. Abbott President of
Historical Society of Watertown)
March 30, 1953.
On motion of Charles M. Abbott, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of seven hundred fifty
($750.00) dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated to be expended
by a committee of three to be selected by the Moderator for the
purpose of making repairs to and re-cutting of inscriptions on stones
marking the graves of veterans of the Revolutionary War in the Burying
Grounds at Arlington Street and Common Street in Watertown, Mass-
achusetts, and the same shall be assessed on the polls and estates in the
general tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to accept the pro-
visions of Chapter 559 of the Acts of 1952, which act authorizes the
construction, maintenance and operation of a refuse disposal incinerator
by the Metropolitan District Commission of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts on land owned by the Town on Grove Street, Watertown,
known as McNamara's Dump; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
March 30, 1953.
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars to be expended under the
direction of the Board of Selectmen to construct, maintain and operate
a refuse disposal incinerator on land owned by Inhabitants of Water-
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town on Grove Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, known as McNa-
mara's Dump, direct how the money shall -be raised, and further
authorize said Selectmen to contract with any municipality for use of
-the same, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of
Selectmen)
March 30, 1953.
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $500,000.00 to construct, maintain and operate a refuse disposal
Incinerator on land owned by Inhabitants of Watertown on Grove Street,
Watertown, Massachusetts, called McNamara's Dump in conjunction
with one or more municipalities, authorize and direct the Board of
Selectmen of the Town to prepare and file the necessary legislation
do the General Court of Massachusetts to enable the Town to join such
other municipalities as may wish to form an Incinerator Disposal Com-
mission composed of members from each municipality for the purpose
of constructing, maintaining and operating said incinerator; or take any
action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen)
March 30, 1953.
On motion of Martin V. Tomassian, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: -Subject to ratification by the Town Meeting, that the pre-
sent Incinerator Committee be authorized to negotiate with the Town
of Belmont and the City of Boston for the purpose of reaching an
agreement for the construction of an Incinerator to be located at ?V!c-
Namara's Dump, so called, in East Watertown, and to be jointly con-
structed, operated and maintained by and under the control of an In-
cinerator Commission or Authority composed of members from each
municipality, said members to be appointed by the Selectmen or Mayor
of each participating municipality, and that the Selectmen of Water-
town be authorized and requested to immediately petition the General
Court for enabling legislation, and further that the present Incinerator
Committee report at a future town meeting for appropriate action, the
results of its negotiations.
ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to accept the pro-
visions of Chapter 624 of the Acts of 1952 which act provides for an
increase in the amounts of pensions and retirement allowances payable
to certain former public employees, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Retirement Board)
March 30, 1953.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the substance matter of Article
45, be referred to the Committee on Pensions, authorized by Town Meet-
ing of March 23, 1953, under Article 3.
ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of eight hundred dollars ($800) to pay the balance of the salary
of John J. Kelley due him under the law in the position of Submaster
at the Senior High School during the year beginning September 1, 1951
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and ending August 31, 1952, in accordance with the provisions of law or
take any other action relating thereto. (Request of John J. Kelley
and others)
March 30, 1953.
On motion of Francis J. Lightbody, duly seconded, on a nand vote,
with 112 in favor and 103 opposed, it was
VOTED:To postpone action under Article 46, to next Annual Town
Meeting.
ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $125,000.00 for the purpose of preparing plans and for the
construction of an addition to the Main Library Building to be used
for library purposes, direct how the money shall be raised and under
whose direction the said sum shall be expended, or take any action
relating thereto. (Request of Board of Library Trustees)
March 30, 1953.
VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of One Thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) to procure plans for an addition to the madn library.
This sum to be expended under the direction of a committee of seven,
consisting of three members of the Board of Library Trustees designated
by the Trustees, and four other citizens appointed by the Moderator,
sadd sum to be assessed on the polls and estates of the current year.
ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to construct a new
Junior High School on Mt. Auburn Street on the site in front of the
present East Junior High School; said building to consist of 19 class-
rooms, a library, shops for industrial arts, domestic science rooms,
an auditorium, gymnasium and cafeteria; and for such purpose to
appropriate the sum of $1,719,250.00 to be expended under the super-
vision of the Bullding Committee of nine appointed at the annual
Town Meeting of 1952, said amount to include the total costs of the
building, equipment, furnishings, fees and landscaping, and to direct
how the money shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Building Committee of Nine)
March 23, 1953. (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
Edward S. Parsons presented the following motion, which was duly
seconded:
That the sum of One million, seven hun&ed nineteen thousand, two
hundred fifty dollars (1,719,250.00) be and is hereby appropriated for
the purpose of constructing a new Junior High School on Mount Auburn
Street on the site in front of the present East Junior high School; said
building to consist of Nineteen (19) classrooms, a library, shops for in-
dustrial arts, domestic science rooms, an auditorium, gymnasium and
cafeteria; said amount to be expended under the supervision of the
Building Committee of Nine appointed at the Annual Town Meeting of
1952 and said amount of One million, seven hundred nineteen thousand,
two hundred fifty dollars ($1,719,250.00) to consist of the total cost of
the building, equipment, furnishings, fees and landscaping; and that of
the sum of One million, seven hundred nineteen thousand, two hundred
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fifty dollars ($1,719,250.00) so appropriated the sum of Nineteen thou-
sand, two hundred fifty dollars ($19,250.00) be transferred from the Re-
habilitation Fund; and that the balance, namely One million, seven
hundred thousand dollars ($1,700,000.00) be borrowed by the Town, and
that the Treasurer of the Town of Watertown be and hereby is
authorized to borrow said sum of One million, seven hundred thousand
dollars ($1,700,000.00) from any person or persons whatsover upon such
terms and conditions in compliance with the statutes of the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts in such cases made and provided as he deems
necessary or expedient and that said Treasurer be and hereby is au-
thorized to make, execute and deliver the promissory note or noes, or
bonds of the Town to such person or persons from whom said money
is 'borrowed, said note or notes, or bonds to be countersigned and ap-
proved by a majority of the Board of Selectmen and to be fora period of
not longer than twenty (20) years and the principal sum thereof to
amount in the aggregate to not more than One million, seven hundred
thousand dollars ($1,700,000.00).
Miles P. Robinson presented the following substitute motion, which
was duly seconded:
VOTED: That the sum of Seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars
($750,000.00) be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of making
renovations and constructing an addition to the East Junior High School,
said sum to be expended under the direction of a committee of seven
members, to be known as the East Junior High School Building Com-
mittee, to be made up of the Superintendent of Schools, one member
of the School Committee to be designated by said School Committee,
two members of-the Finance Committee to be designated by said Finance
Committee and three citizens of the Town to be appointed, by the
Moderator; and for the purpose of providing this sum, the amount of
Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) be transferred from the Rehabilita-
tion Fund and the balance of Seven hundred thirty thousand dollars
(730,OW.00) be borrowed -by the Town, and the Treasurer of the Town
of Watertown be and is hereby authorized to borrow said sum of Seven
hundred thirty thousand dollars ($730,000.00) from any person or persons
whatsoever upon such terms and conditions in compliance with the
statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in such cases and pro-
vided as he deems necessary or expedient; and deliver the promissory
note or notes,or bonds of.the Town to such person or persons from whom
the money is borrowed, said note or notes or bonds to be countersigned
and approved by a majority of -the Board of Selectmen and to be for
a period of not longer than twenty (20) years and the principal sum
thereof to amount in the aggregate to not more than Seven hundred
.thirty thousand dollars ($730,000.00).
Moderator John J. Curran put the substitute motion of MT. Robinson
before the meeting. A,hand vote was taken, with 121 voting in favor and
87 opposed. The motion was lost because it failed to have the necessary
two-thdrds requirement for borrowing.
Moderator John J. Curran then put the motion of Mr. Edward S.
Parsons before the meeting. A hand vote was taken, with 85 voting in
favor and 127 opposed. Motion defeated.
Mr. Miles P. Robinson then moved for reconsideration of hi'ssubsti-
tute motion. Reconsideration was voted 139 to 42.
Moderator John J. Curran then put the substitute motion of Mr.
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Robinson before the meeting. On a hand count, with 148 voting in favor
and 48 opposed, it was
VOTED: That the sum of Seven hundred and fifty thousand dol-
lars ($750,000.00) be and is hereby appropriated for-the purpose of mak-
ing renovations and constructing an addition to the East Junior High
School, said sum to be expended under the direction of a committee of
seven members, to be known as the East Junior High School Building
Committee, to be made up of the Superintendent of Schools, one member
of the School Committee to be designated by said School Committee,
two members of the Finance Committee to be designated by said Finance
Committee and three citizens of the Town to be appointed by the
Moderator; and for the purpose of providing this sum, the amount of
Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) be transferred from the Rehabilita-
tion Fund and the balance of Seven hundred thirty thousand dollars
($730,000.00) be borrowed by the Town, and the Treasurer of the Town
of Watertown be and is hereby authorized to borrow said sum of Seven
hundred thirty thousand dollars ($730,000.00) from any person or persons
whatsoever upon such terms and conditions in compliance with the
statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in such cases and pro-
vided as he deems necessary or expedient; and deliver the promissory
note or notes,or bonds of the Town to such person or persons from whom
the money is borrowed, said note or notes or bonds to be countersigned
and approved by a majority of the Board of Selectmen and to be for a
period of not longer than twenty (20) years and the principal sum
thereof to amount in the aggregate to not more than Seven hundred
thirty thousand dollars ($730,000.00).
ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
sum of $12,400.00 to be expended under the supervision of the Building
Committee of Nine appointed at the annual Town Meeting of 1952;
for the purpose of improving the grounds at the Phillips School, in-
cluding seeding, grading, walks, play area, sewers and drains, and for
the purpose of purchasing equipment for the all-purpose room in the
Phillips School Addition, and to direct how the money shall be raised;
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Building Com-
mittee of Nine)
March 30, 1953.
VOTED: That the sum of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) be
appropriated for the purpose of improving the grounds at the Phillips
School, including seeding, grading, walks, play area, sewers and drains,
for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the all purpose room in the
Phillips School addition; said amount to be expended under the super-
vision of the Building Committee of Nine appointed at the annual Town
Meeting of 1952, and to be assessed on the polls and estates of the
current year.
VOTED: Final adjournment at 9 p.m. there being no further bus-
iness to come before the meeting.
A true record:
ATTEST:
GEORGE B. WELLMAN
Town Clerk
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Record of Special Town Meeting
Monday Evening, July 13, 1953
Meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Moderator John J.
Curran.
Officers' return on Warrant was read by Town Clerk, George B.
Wellman.
Number of Town Meeting Members necessary for a quorum: 93.
Number of Town Meeting Membera present as reported by records
of checkers, George E. LeFavor and Ralph Nolan, 185.
Notice was received from Chairmen of Precincts 4 and 9 respectively,
of the election to fill Town Meeting Member vacancies of:
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FRANK H. McCOURT, 139 Russell Avenue Ito fill vacancy in Pre-
cinct Four, 1956 term, caused by the resignation of Anthony Julian,
who was appointed to the office of United States Attorney General.
JOSEPH VIERA, 984 Belmont Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct
Nine, 1955 term, caused by the removal from the precinct of Richard
T. Bartley.
Town Clerk, George B. Wellman, swore in Town Meeting Members
who had not previously subscribed to the faithful performance of their
duties.
ARTICLE 1. To hear the report of any committe heretofore
appointed and act thereon.
ACTION: No committees reported.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and
provide by transfer or otherwise, the necessary sums of money for
the use of the various Town departments for the balance of the year,
or take any action relating thereto.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the following sums be and are
hereby appropriated for the following departments, for the uses listed
below, and that the money be provided by transfer from certain
accounts in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Fire, Deputy Chiefs' Salary $ 273.75 Fire, Contingent $ 1,249.85
Captains' Salaries 154.00
Lieutenants' Salaries 523.31
Permanent men 298.79
Engineering, Salary, Grade IV 16.57 Engineering, Grade II 16.57
Highway, New Equpiment 1,300.00 Drainage 2,000.00
Betterment Streets 2,500.00 Sewer Construction 1,800.00
Park, New Roller 400.00 Park, Extra Labor 300.00
Tennis Instructor 100.00
Plans for East Jr. and
Phillips School 1,877.78 Phillips School, Add'n 9,350.40
Razing Francis School 1,54525
Veterans' Housing (bal.) 5,927.37
Cleaning Maim 2.000.00 Construction and Reoon.,
Water 2,000.00
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ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and
provide, by borrowing, transfer or otherwise, the sum of fifteen thousand
five hundred and seventy dollars and eighty-nine cents ($15,570.89) for
the construction of an eight inch water main, hydrants and services
on Warren Street, known as the Falco Farm; or take any action relating
thereto. (Request of the Board of Water Commissioners.)
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to declare that a
substantial shortage of rental housing accomodations exists in the
Town of Watertown and that the control of rents therein is necessary
in -the public interest and Ito accept the provisons of Chapter 434 of the
Acts of 1953; or take any action relating hereto. (Request of Board of
Selectmen.)
Chairman Herbert O. Berry gave a summarized explanation of
Chapter 434 of the Acts of 1953. He then presented the following motion:
MOTION: That the Town hereby declares that a. substantial short-
age of rental housing accomodatons exists in the Town of Watertown
and that the control of rents in the Town is necessary in the public
interest and the Town hereby accepts the provisions of Chapter 434
of the Acts of 1953.
A hand count was then taken, resulting as follows:
73 in favor of motion, 91 opposed. Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the vote
passed at the last Town Meeting under Article 48 o4 the warrant for
said Town Meeting; or take any action relating hereto. (Request of
Building Committee.)
On a hand count, 149 in favor, and none opposed, it was
VOTED: That the vote or votes and all action taken under Article
48 of the Warrant for the last annual Town Meeting be and hereby
is rescinded.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to remodel, reconstruct
or make extraordinary repairs to the East Junior High School building
on Mt. Auburn Street and for such purpose to appropriate the sum
of one hundred thirty-five thousand ($135,000.00) dollars and direct
under whose supervision said money shall be expended and for the
purpose of providing this sum to transfer from the Excess and Deficiency
Account the sum of seventy thousand ($70,000.00) dollars and to borrow
the sum of sixty-five thousand ($65,000.00) dollars in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1948 as amended or other-
wise provide how said sum of one hundred thirty-five thousand ($135,
000.00) dollars shall be raised; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Building Committee.)
On a voice vote, it was
VOTED: That the sum of one hundred thousand ($100,000.00)
dollars be appropriated for the purpose of remodelling the East Junior
High School and for the purpose of providing this sum forty one
thousand seven hundred twenty eight dollars and twenty six cents
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($41,728.26) be transferred from the Rehabilitation Fund and the
balance of fifty eight thousand two hundred seventy one dollars and
seventy four cents ($58,271.74) be transferred from the Excess and
Deficiency Account. This money to be expended under the direction of
the East Junior High School Building Committee.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to construct a new
building as an addition to the East Junior High School on Mt. Auburn
Street and for such purpose to appropriate the sum of six hundred
twenty thousand ($620,000.00) dollars and direct under whose super-
vision said money shall be expended and for the purpose of providing
this sum to transfer the sum of twenty thousand ($20,000.00) dollars
from the Rehabilitation Fund and to borrow six hundred thousand
($600,000.00) dollars in accordance with the provisions of General Laws,
Chapter 44 or otherwise provide how said sum of six hundred twenty
thousand ($620,000.00) dollars shall be raised; or -take any action re-
lating thereto. (.Request of Building Committee.)
On motion of Miles P. Robinson, duly seconded with 130 recorded
In favor and 20 opposed, it was
VOTED: That the sum of six hundred twenty thousand ($620,
000.00) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of constructing an
addition to the East Junior High School and for the purpose of provid-
ing this sum the amount of twenty thousand ($20,000.00) dollars be
transferred from the Sale of Town Land and the balance of six hundred
thousand ($600,000.00) dollars be borrowed by the Town, and the
Treasurer of the Town of Watertown be and hereby is authorized to
borrow said sum of six hundred thousand ($600,000.00) dollars from any
person or persons whatsoever upon such terms and conditions in
compliance with Chapter 44, of the General Laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts in such cases and .provided as he deems necessary or
expedient; and deliver the promissory note or notes, or bonds of the
Town of Watertown to such person or persons from whom the money
is borrowed, said note or notes or bonds to be countersigned and
approved by a majority of the Board of Selectmen and to be for a
period of not longer than twenty (20) years and the principal sum
thereof to amount in the aggregate to not more than six hundred
thousand ($600,000.00) dollars. This sum to be expended under the
direction of a committee of seven members, to be known as the East
Junior High School Building Committee,to be composed of the Superin-
tendent of Schools; one member of the School Committee to be
designated by said School Committee; two members of the Finance
Committee, to be designated by said Finance Committee; and three
citizens of the Town to -be designated by the Moderator.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board
of Selectmen to enter into, make, execute, seal and deliver on behalf
of the Town a license agreement with the Literary Society of St.
Catherine of Sienna whereby the Society grants to rthe Town for no
-consideration the right to use about 11,700 square feet of land on King
Street and Warren Street in the Town for a recreation area for children
and to establish on said premises a playground commonly known as
a "Tot Playground" and further to authorize the Park Department
to erect and construct a chain link fence six feet high with barbed wire
topping on the Southeasterly and Southwesterly sides of said premises
and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen -to provide in said
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license agreement that the Town shall indemnify the Society against
any loss or any lability arising from any injury or accident growing
out of the use of said premises by the Town for such playground; or
take any action relating thereto. (Request of Park Commissioners.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Selectmen be and
hereby are authorized and directed to enter into, make, execute, seal,
and deliver on behalf of the Town a license agreement with the
Literary Society of St. Catherine of Sienna for the use of about 11,700
squaxe feet of land on King Street and Warren Street in the Town,
said land to be used by the Town as a recreation area for children and
said agreement to provide that no rent or license fee shall be paid by
the Town to said Society as consideration therefore, but said agreement
shall contain a provision that the Town will indemnify the said Society
against any loss or any liability arising from any injury or accident
growing out of or in any way connected with the use of said premises
by the Town for such playground and the Park Department is hereby
authorized and directed to erect and construct a chain link fence six
feet high with barbed wire topping on the Southeasterly and South-
westerly sides of said premises and to do all things necessary or in-
cidental to the preparation of said premises for use as playground as
aforesaid.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept Section 13-C
of Chapter 147 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts as inserted by Chapter 419 of the Acts of 1939 which provides
that in any Town which has a reserve police force under authority
of any general or special law, and accepts this section, no person shall
after the date of the acceptance of this section be appointed to the
reserve police force thereof unless appointments to such force are
subject to Chapter 31 of the said General Laws and the name of such
person shall have been placed, on or before said date, on an eligible
list established under Chapter 31 and the rules made thereunder for
such appointments; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of
Board of Selectmen.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and does hereby
accept Section 13 C of Chapter 147 of the General Laws of the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts as inserted by Chapter 419 of the Acts
of 1939 and all acts in addition thereto or amendment thereof.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to name the area at
the intersection of Common Street with Mt. Auburn Street in the
Town "Corporal Joseph U. Thompson Square" in memory of Corporal
Joseph U. Thompson, a soldier of the Town killed in World War 1; or
take any action relating thereto. (Request of David U. Thompson)
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to name the area
at the intersection of Arlington Street with Nichols Avenue in the
Town "John D'Alanno Square" in memory of John D'Alanno, a soldier
of the-town killed in World War II; or -take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Daniel Crupi and others.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) To indefinitely postpone.
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ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 11 of the present existing by-laws of the Town by striking out
of said Section 11 under Grade 6-C the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-C
Fireman (Private) $3,075 $3,200 $3,325 $3,450
Patrolman 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Wagon-man Clerk .. ...... .. .... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Fire Alarm Signal
Operator ...... . ... ..... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Chauffeur-Mechanician . ....... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Pollee) ....... . .. .. . 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
and insert in place of Grade 6-C thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-D
Fireman (Private) ..... .... ..... $3,285 $3,410 $3,535 $3,660
Patrolman 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Wagon-man Clerk 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Fire Alarm Signal
Operator ..... . . ........ 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Chauffeur-Mechanician .. . . . . .. . 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) . ... ..... .. 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
(Request of Arthur J. McEnaney and others.)
With 88 recorded in favor, and 66 opposed, it was
VOTED: To amend Chapter 10, Section 11, of the present existing
By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section 11 under Grade
6-C the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-C
Fireman (Private) .. ... . .. . ... .. $3,075 $3,200 $3,325 $3,460
Patrolman . .. .. ... . ...... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Wagon-man Clerk . ...... . .. .... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Fire Alarm Signal
Operator .. . ....... ... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Chauffeur-Mechanician .. . ... . .. 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) ...... ......... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
and insert in place of Grade 6-C thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-D
Fireman (Private) ...... ........ $3,285 $3,410 $3,535 $3,660
Patrolman . .. ... ...... . .. 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Wagon-man Clerk 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Fire Alarm Signal
Operator .. .............. .. . 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Chauffeur-Mechanician ......... 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) ...... .. .... .. 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Said change to be effective January 1, 1954.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to direct, empower and
authorize the Board of Selectmen for, in the name of and on behalf
of tlhe Town to sell about 7500 square feet of land located on Pleasant
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Street, to Mobeco, Inc., -for a price of $937.50 and for that purpose to
make, execute, acknowledge and deliver such deed or deeds or other
instruments as may be necessary to convey title to said premises; or
take any action relating thereto.
(Request of John W. Mollica.)
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
VOTED: Final adjournment at 10:10 P.M. there being no further
business to come before the meeting.
ATTEST:
GEORGE B. VVIMAIALAN
Town Clerk
Record of Special Referendum Election
Monday, September 28, 1953
Total Vote Cast: 6542
QUESTION:
1. Shall the Town vote to approve the action of the Representative
Town Meeting whereby it was VOTED: -To amend Chapter 10, Section
11, of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said
Section 11 under Grade 6-C the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-C
Fireman (Private) $3,075 $3,200 $3,325 $3,450
Patrolman ..... ... .......... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Wagon-man Clerk .. .. .. . . . 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Fire Alarm Signal Operator ..... 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Chauffeur-Mechanician 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) . . ...... .... .. 3,075 3,200 3,325 3,450
and insert in place of Grade 6-C thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-D
Fireman (Private) . ............. $3,285 $3,410 $3,535 $3,660
Patrolman .. . .. ..... . ..... .. 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Wagon-man Clerk .. .......... 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Fire Alarm Signal Operator . . . . 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Chauffeur-Mechanician ..... . ... 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Stenographer Clerk
(Male) (Police) 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660
Said change to be effective January 1, 1954.
Precinct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8A 8B 9A 9B 10 Total
YES 312 386 308 220 326 354 307 343 234 143 380 361 3664
NO 311 367 251 295 216 376 245 118 85 144 152 289 2849
Blanks 8 3 3 2 0 1 4 4 0 0 3 1 29
ATITST:
GEORGE B. WELLMAN
Town Clerk
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REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
ON APPROPRIATIONS
MILES P. ROBINSON, Chairman
20'Fayette Street
WAtertown 4-6577
THOMAS J. GALLIGAN, JR., Vice-Chairman
30 Longfellow Road
WAtertown 4-8076
HELEN F. REGAN, Secretary
92 Palfrey Street
WAtertown 4-2929
Terms Expiring in 1953
JOSEPH S. BLANCHARD 47 Quincy Street
ARTHUR I. DAVIS 89 Lowell Avenue
MRS. EVELYN McGOWAN 44 Grenville Road
MISS HELEN F. REGAN 92 Palfrey Street
CHAR.LES L. SHELDON 311 School Street
DONALD D.WRIGHT 127 Barnard Avenue
Terms Expiring in 1954
FRANCIS J. CAREY 22 Lovell Road
MRS. ELLEN LINEHAN 52 Pearl Street
THOMAS F. MEGAN 215 Common Street
H. LESLIE MUMFORD 48 Emerson Road
DOMENIC B. RAYMOND 434 Mt. Auburn Street
MILES P. ROBINSON 20 Fayette Street
ARTHUR SODERMAN 173 Maplewood Street
Terms Expiring in 1955
MAZTHEW W. J. CAREY 34 Evans Street
CORNELIUS J. CARROLL 51 Hamden Avenue
STERLING R. CARRINGTON 11 Stonelet.h Road
THOMAS J. GALLIGAN, JR. 30 Longfellow Road
JOSEPH NATALE 66 Nichols Avenue
AUGUSTIN R. PAPALIA 28 Dewey Street
GEORGE E. SLAMIN 41 Union Street
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REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE CITIZENS OF WATERTOWN:
The Finance Committee herewith submits its recommendations to
the Annual Town Meeting of 1953.
All items in the budget, together with those articles in the warrant
for which an appropriation has been requested, have been given the
usual careful and serious consideration. Particular attention has also
been given to the report of the Advisory Board of Review. It is apparent
that this Board has made an extremely thorough investigation of all
salaries within its jurisdiction and it is hoped that the Selectmen will
reconsider their desire to be relieved of their membership on this Board
as outlined .in Article 29 of the warrant.
While your committee is ever mindful of the Tax Rate, it does not
intend to ignore the welfaae of the Town Employees, but recommends,
with one exception, the proposed increased salaries which it considers
eminently fair and which compare very favorably with rates in all of
our surrounding communities and which, at the same time, should be
adequate to attract competent applicants for vacant positions. The
one exception, mentioned above, is the salary of the Commissioner of
Veterans Services (See Article 29). This position is admittedly difficult
to evaluate but, while the present incumbent is administering it in an
efficient manner, the Committee feels that it would be better to add
one hundred dollars to his present salary and continue his salary as
Director of Civil Defense at the present level until more data is ob-
tained from surrounding communities.
While it is impossible to predict what the 1953 Tax Rate will be, it
should,be pointed out that increases in salaries as proposed by the Board
of Review plus the salary increases in the School Department will add
over one dollar to the 1952 Tax Rate. In view of this, together with the
probability of an increased assessment for the M.T.A. deficit, your com-
mittee recommends that the Town Meeting consider well any appropria-
tion which is not imperative.
Recommendations on articles in the warrant:
Article 7. The sum of $4,650.00 is recommended to •provide head-
quarters for Veterans Organizations as listed.
Article 8. The sum of $250.00 Is recommended to provide eyeglasses
for certain school children.
Article 9. The sum of $3,700.00 is recommended for Memorial Day
Exercises.
Article 10. The sum of $33.00 is recommended for drawing Tax
Title Releases.
Article 11. The sum of $9,425.00 is recommended to pay annuities
to dependents of eleven deceased employees.
Article 12. The sum of $53,078.97 is recommended for Contributory
Pension funds.
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Article 13. 'Phe salaries of these elective officers are recommended
In the budget.
Article 14 through 24. The Committee concurs with the recom-
mendations of the Advisory Board of Review as printed in the warramt
with the exception of the salary of the Commissioner of Veterans' Ser-
vices for which it recommends a range of $3,400.00 -to $4,600.00.
Articles 25 and 26. Action on these articles should be taken with
Article 22.
Articles 27 and 28. The addition of three (3) patrolmen and one
(1) fireman is recommended and necessary funds are included in the
budget.
Article 35. The appropriation of $283.01 is recommended for un-
paid bills of the Workmen's Compensation Department.
Article 36. The sum of $575.00 is recommended to pay additional
costs of the Memorial Tablets.
Article 38. The lease of this B. & M. property is recommended and
necessary funds taken from the Highway Department budget.
Articles 40 and 41. •It is recommended that these requests of Mr.
Abbott-be adopted and funds therefor be included in the Tax Levy.
Articles 42, 43, 44. Indefinite postponement is recommended.
Article 45. 'Me acceptance of this Act which provides for increased
pensions and retirement allowances is recommended.
Article 46. The Committee reoommends, without prejudice, the ap-
propriation of $800.00 to pay Mr. Kelley such sums as are due him under
the law.
Article 47. The need and desirability of an addition to the Main
Library is recognized but the Committee feels that the project is not
unduly urgent and should be deferred until the Town is in -better posi-
tion to. assume the expense.
Article 48. The Committee is of the opinion that the present East
Junior Mgh School building can be renovated and adequately enlarged
at a fraction of the cost of the proposed new building. The auditorium
floor appears to be in bad condition due to lack of proper maintenance.
The cafeteria is undoubtedly too small and more space for it should be
found. The -lighting can be corrected by the installation of fluorescent
fixtures, as is evident by the conditions in the sight-saving room. While
the condition of the toilets shows evidence of unrestrained destructive-
ness (which is even more evident in the Senior High School locker room),
repairs are not impossible and additional toilet facildties might be pro-
vided on the first floor. Serious consideration should also be given to
compliance with State safety regulations. The numerous other defects
which have been well publicised should not present a serious problem.
While the ability of the architect, whom the Building Committee
has selected, is do no way questioned, the Finance Committee feels that
the sketches of an addition to the existing building which he submitted
last year were not developed with any idea of economy and believing
that advice of another architect and an expert consultant would be of
inestirnabble value to the Town, it has taken steps to provide a report
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at the Town Meeting and strongly recommend that, unless same report
advises to the contrary, immediate action be taken to renovate and
enlarge the existing building and action on a new building be indefinitely
postponed.
Article 49. It is recommended that the sum of $10,000.00 be appro-
priated to complete the Phillips School.
The Committee also wishes to make the following recommendations:
1. That a committee be appointed by the Moderator to
study the pension system of the Town.
2. That a charge of $2.00 be made for the published list of
residents of the Town which is compiled by the Listing
Board and is furnished free of charge to business estab-
lishments and others who can well afford to help defray
the cost of printing same.
Your Committee wishes .to commend those department heads whose
consideration for the welfare of the Town is apparent in their well
planned budgets and the chairman is deeply grateful .to the members
of the Finance Committee for their co-operation at the regular meet-
dngs and for their willingness to accept special assignments as members
of sub-committees.
Respectfully submitted,
MILES P. ROBINSON, Chairman
Voted: That the Report of the Chairman of the Finance Com-
mittee lie adopted as the Report of the Committee.
H LEN F. REGAN, Secretary
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The annual report of the Board of Selectmen for the year ending
December 31, 1953, is herewith submitted to the citizens of Watertown.
All department heads under the Board have submitted detailed
reports concerning the operation of their departments. Each report
is sprinted elsewhere in this Town Report so there is no necessity to
elaborate further concerning these departments.
The report of the Advisory Board of f,eview should be studied care-
fully and will show that we are still 'holding to our policy of being
extremely fair to our Town employees in the matter of salaries.
FINANCIAL 0u11Uji'iiON
We are more than happy to report the excellent financial standing
of the Town. Our total borrowing capacity is $2,532,870. Our regular
Town debt is $1,068,000. Of this amount, $210,000 is chargeable to
bonds for original Veterans Housing for which we have been re-
imbursed by the State so that all money for principal and interest
needed to pay the original bond issue is available to the Town from
this reimbursement. The balance of the Town debt is primarily made
up of costs for the following major projects voted by the Town Meeting
during the past few years:
1. North Watertown Fire Station.
2. Field House-Victory Field.
3. Addition to Phillips School.
4. New North Watertown Elementary School.
5. Addition and rencvations to East Junior High School.
The report of James H. Sheridan, Treasurer of the Town, will
show our financial structure more specifically. We also were able to
go through the year without a Special Town Meeting to transfer
funds due to the cooperation of the department heads and the Finance
Committee.
TAX RATE
The 1953 Annual Town Meeting continued the practice of using
about one-half of the Town's available funds to reduce the tax rate,
and the Board of Assessors was able -to set an attractive tax rate.
Our rate in 1952 was $46.40 and in 1953 this was substantially reduced
to $44.80, or a reduction of $1.60. This reduction, the first in Vve years,
was accomplished even though salaries were increased generally and the
school building program expanded.
HOUSING
There were no new housing projects during the yeax. The Housing
Authority turned over to the Treasurer the sum of $1,400.00, represent-
ing the net income from the Grant School which the Authority
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administers for the Town. We also received the sum of $8,681.18 for
the two Veterans Projects. This represents payment in lieu of taxes and
is authorized by the State. It is worthy of note that the State during
1953 authorized an increased amount to be turned over by the Authority
to the municipalities for this payment in lieu of taxes.
POLICE
Town Meeting voted to increase -the number of patrolmen by 'three
and to add another traffic supervisor to the department. At a Special
Town Meeting on July 13, 1953, it was voted to increase the pay of
all -patrolmen and firefighters by $210. per year. This was additional
to the $100. general increase received by them at the Annual Town
Meeting in March. A special election was held on this issue and the
voters of the Town by ballot approved the $210. increase effective
January 1, 1954. No other major change took place in the department.
The Selectmen are not recommending any additional personnel for
the coming year except for one additional traffic supervisor and a
female clerk -to work on traffic records due to the new state-wide
insurance merit plan which requires a great amount of paper work in
all Police Departments.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The position of Deputy Chief was established to assist the De-
partment Chief in this job. It is expected that the Chief will thus
be relieved of some detail duties and be able to leave the department
in the hands of a high-ranking officer during his absence. The fire-
fighters were granted an additional $210. increase in salary as explained
in the preceding paragraph. Two new pieces of first line equipment
approved by the Chief will be delivered in April of 1954. The details of
the purchase are explained later in this report under the heading of
Civil Defense. It is not anticipated that any additional personnel will
be needed in the department during 1954:
CIVIL DEFENSE
Your Board of Selectmen feels that an appropriation large enough
to have $10,000 on hand in this department is adequate for its proper
conduct. John F. Corbett,'Direebor, has conducted various classes during
the year and much work has been done on siren-signals and radio
communications throughout the Town. We feel the most significant
accomplishment of this department came to the Board's attention
when -the Director informed us that under the Federal Government
matching funds program we could obtain,a Rescue Truck having a
value of approximately $9,000. and a 750 gallon pump with a value'of
$16,500 for a total cost to. the Town of about $8,500. We met with the,
Director and the Fire Chief and after a study of the specifications by
the Chief, who found tM equipment to be first line, it was voted to
ask the Finance Committee for a transfer of necessary funds to
purchase the equipment. The Finance CommIttee approved the project
and we have just been informed that the two pieces of equipment
will be.delivered to the Town in April, 1954. Thus, for only $8,500. we
were able to obtain almost $26,000. worth of valuable equipment which
can be used by the Town in any emergency.
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WELFARE
This department has no, particular problem at this time. The
new category of assistance called Disability Assistance is now in its
second year of operation. This means a saving to the Town in that
we are reimbursed by Federal and State Government for expenditures
in this category. General Relief, from which many of the Disability
Assistance Cases were transferred, was not a reimbursable category.
The monthly meetings of the Selectmen sitting as a Board of Public
Welfare have continued and -much information has been gained by
the Selectmen from these meetings with the Welfare Agent.
MASSA�,nuacrui-ia FJAST-WEST TOLL ROAD
The State presented a very serious problem to certain parts of
Our Town when it announced without prior warning that a proposed
route for the new East-West Toll Road was to cut through Precincts
5 and 8 of our Town. Your Board felt the first thing to do was to
make an extensive study to dertermine the good and bad points of
the proposal. We wish to thank the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Board of
Assessors, and especially James H. Sullivan, Town Engineer, for the
valuable information they secured and turned over to this Board. We
then called a meeting at the Parker School concerning :the subject
and with all of the information and suggestions we prepared a lengthy
report showing that the harm to be caused the citizens and the Town
fax outweighed the advantages in the proposed route. Your Selectmen
met numerous times with officials from other towns and cities and
finally various meetings were arranged with state officials, including
His Excellency Governor Christian A. Herter, the State Commissioner
of Public Works and the Chairman of the Turnpike Authority. The
Board felt our strongest argument was the repeated promise of the
present administration "Not to apprdve any road building program
if the road didn't have a logical beginning and ending." At meeting
after meeting with high state officiaAs it was pointed out by your
Selectmen that if the proposed route ended at Fifth Avenue and
California Street or at Arsenal Street and Irving in Watertown in our
opinion "No logical ending" had been made. As a result of months
of talks and conferences the proposed route has been terminated at
Nickerson Field in Weston, thus eliminating for at least the present
the awful thought of splitting our Town with a toll road having "no
logical ending." What the future holds nobody can tell with certainty.
It is something we shall have to face when and if further developments
are proposed.
LOCAL RENT CONTROL
When federal rent controls expired, the state government determined
that each community, in keeping with the policy of "home rule," should
determine whether or not rent controls should be kept at the local
level. Legislation was signed in the early pant of June, 1953, allowing
the local communities to decide this question. The legislation from
the state provided that the only local body that could decide the
question would be the City Council in cities and the Town Meeting in
towns. Your Board of Selectmen was faced with two choices. First,
the Board could take the stand it had nothing to do with the problem
and do nothing about a Town Meeting unless requested to do so by
a proper petition signed :by the legal number of citizens. Secondly, the
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Board could call a Special Town Meeting for the purpose of letting the
elected Town Meeting Members decide the issue. Your Board felt the
problem was serious enough to warrant action by a Special Town
Meeting. It didn't seem to us that the three members of the Board of
Selectmen should just sit by and let controls expire. Therefore. within
three days of the passage of this act by the Legislature your Selectmen
called a Special Town Meeting to be held on the earliest possible date,
gamely, July 13, 1953. This meeting was held. The state law was ex-
plained to the Town Meeting by the Selectmen and a motion declaring
that there existed in Watertown a substantial shortage of housing,
and for continuance of rent control in Watertown, was made by your
Selectmen. It was quite unusual not to ,have any Town Meeting member
except the Selectmen speak on this subject, especially after the Mod-
erator asked for discussion. The meeting voted against the motion and
rent control expired July 31, 1953.
MTA
The usual problems concerning this public transportation system
are still with us. Our share of the deficit is about $115,000. The Select-
men were able to negotiate a very desirable deal with the MTA
trustees this year whereby the Town acquired a 1951 Walters Snow
Fighter in return for a guarantee that we would plow and sand the
car rails an Mt. Auburn Street and Galen Street to -the Newton line.
This is to be done on a year to year basis for ten years, after which
the ownership of the Snow Fighter will be ours. The Supt. of Highways,
Thomas V. Dwyer, says that the arrangement is of great advantage to
the Town. Snow plowing and sanding will be done much more efficiently
and the machine can be used in other parts of the Town, thus
eliminating expensive hire of outside contractor's equipment. The value
of the machine today is $20,100. and we are acquiring this machine
at no cast in dollars to the Town.
CONCLUSION
As in the past with this Board, regular meetings of the Selectmen
were held every Monday beginning at 3:00 pm. and lasting well into
the evening. We have had ,to spend a great deal of extra time on
problems such as the Toll Road, Rent Control, MTA, Incineration,
Budget Meetings, Advisory Board of Review matters, etc.
We wish to thank all department heads, elected boards and other
officials, for the cooperation we have received during -the past year.
We also wish to thank the Finance Committee and other appointed
committees for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
HERBERT O. BERRY, Chairman
H. HERBERT APPLIN, Clerk
ROY C. PAPALIA
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REPORT OF THE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
DEPARTMENT
January 11, 1954
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Watertown
Watertown 72, Mass.
-Dear-Sir:
Herewith is respectfully submitted the report of the Workmens'
Compensation Department for the year 1953.
The total number of accidents sustained by employees and reported
by the various Town Departments amounted to 94 a decrease of 11
from the year 1952. The majority of these oases required only first
aid. There was heavy medical expense and lengthy disability in 18 of
these cases.
At the end of 1953 we were carrying three employees on Compensa-
tion and two of these cases are new.
We have one case pending before the Industrial Accident Board:
Below is a table of the nature of the accidents.
Arms and wrist ..... . ...... . .... . .. . . .. . . .... ... 5
Hands -and fingers . ...... ..... . ... . .. . . . . .. . . .. 18
Head and neck .. 6
Back, shoulders and side ..... . ... . . .. . . .. .. . . 29
Feet and legs . . . .. . .. . . 13
Eyes . . . . ... .. ...... .I . . ........ . . ....... 16
Miscellaneous . . . .. .......... .. 6
Heart . . ..... .. . .. . .... . ...... ............ . .... 1
As far as I can estimate the Department continued as usual with
.about the same expense and compensation payments as in 1952.
The most courteous and usual cooperation was received from the
Town Departments, Employees and Town Physicians.
Respectfully submitted
JOHN P. MEEHAN
Agent
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
December 31, 1953
To the Citizens of Watertown:
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Tree Warden for the
year ending December 31, 1953.
One hundred thirty (130) Maple trees were planted this Spring in
various sections of the Town, a number of these were replacements.
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.All these trees were planted in fresh loam fertilized and secured to a
stake to hold them firm until the roots could get a good start. Most
of these trees leaved out and were grouting good by the end of the
summer.
A survey of all Town trees has been made. About twenty five (25)
decayed and injured trees were removed and those which could possibly
be saved were given special care. Cavities were filled, old trees fertilized,
and any trees injured by trucks were repaired. Old tree guards were
removed and new ones put in whenever necessary.
We will continue with the trimming of the trees and clearing out
of deadwood whenever possible: and wish to assure the citizens we
will do all in our power to protect the trees of the Town.
The Dutch Elm Disease has kept us constantly on the alert. It
is belidved that the increase of the Dutch Elm Disease through the
many towns and cities has resulted because of -the impossibility of
accomplishing necessary preventative maintenance. Considerable work
is being done in combating this disease. Samples were taken from several
elms and those found to be affected were immediately removed and
destroyed.
Our only means of control right now is to keep our elms as healthy
as possible, by constant care in pruning and spraying. Immediate re-
moval and destruction of every condemned tree, and to destroy all
elm wood of any description, .trimmings, branches, etc.
The State has recommended various amounts to be appropriated, to
be expended solely for control work against the Dutch Elm Disease
and other insects.
We have sprayed the trees on private properties, also for Earwigs,
Poison Ivy, and Japanese Beetles whenever requested to do so by the
owners, and the cost of this private work was charged to the owners
on their annual tax bills.
Your Tree Warden is a member of the Massachusetts Tree Wardens'
and Foresters' Association and the Middlesex County Tree Wardens and
Moth Superintendents Association and has obtained valuable informa
tion in the care of your trees at the kiarious meetings and conferences.
The Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company have cooperated with us and given prompt atten-
tion to their wires whenever they halve come In contact with our trees,
and we extend them our sincere appreciation.
My appreciation and thanks are extended to the Honorable Board
of Selectmen, to the heads of the various Town Departments, and to
the personnel of the Tree Department for the cooperation and assistance
which they have given me in the work of the Tree Department this
past year.
Respectfully submitted
THOMAS P. MORLEY
Tree Warden
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REPORT OF THE WIRE DEPARTMENT
December 31, 1953
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
Herewith submitted is the Annual Report of the Wire Department
for the year endng December 31, 1953.
INSPECTIONS
One thousand four hundred and two (1402) permits for wiring
and fixtures and (5) Annual Permits were issued during the year. In-
spections occasioned by the issuance of these .permits, plus re-inspec-
tions and the inspection of business properties, resulted to approximately
6200 individual calls. Receipts for permits in the amount of $726.00 has
been paid to the Town Treasurer.
MAINTENANCE
The regular maintenance such as repairs, testing and painting of
our Fire Alarm, Police and Traffic light systems was carried out, also
the maintenance of all Town owned apparatus and wiring in Town
buildings was accomplished in as fear as we were able to do so. The
supervision and survey of street lighting was also given much time to
keep abreast of the increase of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM
The traffic lights at Irving and Arsenal Streets were revamped to
provide for pedestrian operation, also two new three (3) light housings
have been added to this system to conform with the State of Mass-
achusetts's requirements.
A new system of flashing, pedestrian actuated lights has been in-
stalled on Mount Auburn Street at Lincoln Street.
It is hoped that in 1954 funds will be made available to convert to
pedestrian actuated controls on the lights at Arsenal and School Streets
and Waverley Avenue and Orchard Street.
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
Work is in pftress now at the Report Center to provide new
circuits for the Radio room and also provide for a new auxiliary
generator service through a transfer relay.
Four 7-1/2 Horsepower Sirens have been set up on poles and wired
to both the Report Center and the Police Station as control points for
Air Raid Warnings.
DAMAGE TO TOWN PROPERTY
Automobile accidents were responsible for damage to two Fire
Alarm boxes and one cable box. Repairs in all oases were made by the
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Wire Department and cost of labor and materials were reported to
the Board of Selectmen for reedvery of the Loss.
FIRE ALARM HEADQUARTERS
Fire Alarm Headquarters operates on a 24 hour per day basis
handling Fire Alarm calls, Mutual Aid calls, A.D.T. Alarms, General
Alarm System calls, Fire Alarm Box its, No School Signals; admitting
Officials into the Administration Building after ]Yours and also calls
to Wire Department Call man for emergency work on Fire, Police or
Traffic light breakdowns after working hours, and on Saturdays, Sun-
days and Holidays.
The Headquarters Staff is to be complimented on the manner in
which they maintain the quarters and equipment in their care.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I wish to express my appreciation to the Honorable Board of
Selectmen for their co-operation during the year.
Acknowledgements are made .to the various Town Department
heads, The Gamewell Company, The Boston Edison Company and the
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the courtesies and
co-operation extended to me during the year.
Respectfully submitted
AMBROSE P. VAHEY
Superintendent of Wires
REPORT OF THE INFIRMARY DEPARTMENT
January 8, 1954
Honorable Board of Public Welfare
Watertown, Massachusetts
k3entlepreN
Herewith is respectfully submitted my report of 1953 as Keeper
of the InSrmmary.
At the •beginning of the year we had nine inmates, which went
through to late September, at which time one died. The balance of
eight we halve had up to December, at which time we had to send
one man to the hospital for treatment of a growth on his neck. We
are •bold he should be -back with -us soon. All of the rest axe as well
as can be expected. That has given us an average of between eight
and nine for the year.
The inmates were well remembered at Christmas time, as they
were the recipients of many valuable presents from the following:
The school children were presented on our front lawn, by their
principal, Mr. Joseph Andrews and their teachers, to sing Ohristmas
Carols.
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The Hall Ave. Choralm, fifty strong supervised by ,Mrs. Alice
Dwyer, also sang carols inside the building.
The Watertown Emblem Club, through their chairlady of charity,
Mrs. Frank Seaburg.
Mr. Francds W. Dobbratz, a, neighbor
The Misses Barbara and Phyllis Hannem
Mr. Thomas Donovan, who supplied plenty of ice cream over the
holidays.
The dnmates all enjoyed a full turkey dinner with all the fixings.
The Keeper and Matron extend manythanks to all for -their
thoughfulness and generosity.
Our sincere appreciation for your splendid co-operation.
CHARLES J. DeMARAIS
Keeper of the Infirmary
REPORT OF THE WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
TO: All Members of the Watertown Housing Authority:
I submit herewith report of the activities of your Authority for the
Calendar year ending December 31, 1953.
Member Personnel Term expiring
VINCENT T. SWIFT Chairman March 1956
vrix;zirr.m H. PARKER Vice-Chairman March 1954
CHARLES F. SHAW Treasurer March 1958•
SEBASTIAN TANGUSSO Asst. Treasurer May 7,1956•0
WILLIAM E. MALONEY March 1955
• Re-elected
••Statie Appointee
CHAPTER 372-R
GRANT SCHOOL— wrulr AVE.
9 apartments
BALANCE SIil!7ET FOR MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1953
(Prior to closing entries)
Cash in Bank 339.20 Dwelling Rent Sched. 5652.02
a/c Rec. Tenants 463.99 Surplus 9 (deficit 930.31••
a/c Rec. 200-1 Adm. .25
Operating Exp. 3915.09
Vacancy Loss 3.18
4721.71 4721.71
•• after payment to Town of Watertown of $1400. in December for
year 1953.
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Operating Expenses Balance Sheet as of January 2, 1953
Electricity 831.10
Fuel Oil 1606.20 Gash 339.20
Gas 832.71 a/c Rec Tenants 463.99
Repairs 571.45 200-1 Aden. .25
Burner Service 70.90
Reg. Mail 2.73 803.44
3915.09 Surplus 803.44
Payment to -the Treasurer of the Town of Watertown for 1953
operation of Grant School of $1400. was made December 31, 1953.
In connection with Grant School housing project, due to con-
tinued housing shortage, it is recommended that the property be
maintained for the next several years. Due to Increased cost of probable
maintenance, i e. new roof—painting, etc. it is suggested that the
Honorable Board of Selectmen make plans now for the site's highest
and best use for the Citizens of the Town of Watertown.
CHAPTER 200-1
Lexington Street, Darch and Robert Ford Roads
168 Dwelling Units
This project has a population of 800, oOnsLsting of 336 adults and
464 minors.
Faulty construction has been overcome in the case of heating and
foundation work— 50% of the structures were painted under contract
during the year, with the balance of the structures to be painted during
the ensuing year.
Because of population density, the work of properly maintaining the
grounds will continue as heretofore to avoid criticism from neighboring
owners.
Due to complaints of the parents, all sand boxes and swings have
been eliminated.
As indicated in previous report, ithe G.I. Bill of Rights has had
the effect of a substantial turnover during the year. In many uses,
the desire to own a home was induced by desire to control the associates
of the children.
The turnover in this project, amounting to approximately 15%, was
as follows:
Homes purchased .. .. . ... .......... 11
Moved out of State .. .......... .. .. 4
Pound other rentals ................ 10
Evictions ....... .......... .. .... . ... 1
Total 26
Of the 168 tenants, 3 are World War I; 158 are World War II and
7 are Korean Veterans.
Settlement of the Contract with the Calumet Construction Co.
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Contractor for Watertown 200-1, has been agreed upon and this Author-
ity awaits formal approval by the State Housing Board.
INCOME AND EXPENSES for year ending December 31, 1953
ADMINISI'.f15AZItVE
Cash in Bank 9,718.52 Accts. Rec. Ten.—Prepaid 858.00
Change Fund 50.00 Dwelling Rent Schedul 353,037.03
Revolving Fund 1,300.00 a/c Payable 1953 2,424.76
Investments 140,000.00 Unearned Interest 613.65
a/c Rec. Ten. 1,159.77 'Project Income 4,622.24
200-2A 16.50
200-1 Dev 47,863.86
Calumet 10,809.57
Management 23,328.38
Operating Serv. 875.87
Utilities 56,283.16
R.M.R. 40,318.19
General 29,624.08
Vacancy Loss 6.72
Collection Loss 201.06
$361,555.67 $361,555.67
BALANCE SHEET—DEVELOPMENT—December 31, 1953
Cash--Bank 1,850.75 Contract Retentions 2,600.00
Cash-2nd NMI. 1,000.00 Notes Auth. 1,912,000.
Prem. " 13.00 Unissued 252,000. 1,660,000.00
Development Costs 1,717,763.91 Interest on Notes 13,163.80
Incomplete Contracts 9,177.15 a/c Payable 200-1 Adm. 44,863.86
Contract Awards 9,177.15
$1,729,804.81 $1,729,804.81
Fbr the year ending December 31, 1953, payment in lieu of Taxes
to the Town of Watertown was increased from $3984.99 for 1952 to
$6444.50 with the approval of the State Housing Board.
CHAPTER 200-2
MELENDY, NICHOLS AVENUES AND QUIlVfBY ST.
60 Units—First Class Construction
This project was- completely tenanted by January 24, 1953 and
consists of six, three-story fireproof buildings containing 28 three-
bedroom and 32 two-bedroom apartments.
Of the tenants, 1 is World War I, 57 World War II and 2 Korean
Veterans.
There have been no vacancy losses.
This Project has a population of 274, consisting of 120 adults and
154 minors.
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Maintenance upkeep except for grounds, is expected to be low due
to the fireproof construction.
Sand box areas have been eliminated due to complaints of parents.
As of December 31, 1953, the income and expenses for the ad-
ministration of the project were as follows:
Cash in Bank 3,441.64 Accts. Rec. Tenants Prepaid 60.10
Investments 15,000.00 Dwelling Rent Schedule 42,735.62
Revolving Fund 700.00 Unearned Interest 60.29
Accts. Rec. Tenants 50.00 Misc. Project Income 72.00
200-1 Adm. 11.70
Management 3,577.74
Operating Services 811.44
Utilities 11,104.59
R.M.R. 4,371.00
General Expense 3,859.90
$42,928.01 $42,928.01
Cash—Bank 2,162.11 Notes Auth. and Issued 980,000.00
do 2nd Natl. 1,000.00 Interest on Notes Temp 8,271.30
Prem. Second Natl. 7.00 Unearned Interest 152.69
Investments 45,000.00 Contract Retentions 48,497.67
Development Costs 988,752.55 Contract Awards 10,541.00
Incomplete Contracts 10,541.00
1,047,462.66 1,047,462.66
For the year ending December 31, 1953, payment in lieu of taxes
in the amount of $2,236.68 was paid to -the Treasurer of the Town of
Wabertown.
FINANCIAL
The Union Market National Bank continues es a depository in
connection with the following accounts and for the purchase and
We of U.S. Treasury Bills.
Watertown 200-1 Administrative and Development
Watertown 200-2 do do
Watertown 200 Revolving Fund
Wabertown 372-R Grant School
The Second National Bank of Boston continues as Fiscal and
Paying Agents in connection with Temporary Borrowings and for the
purchase and sale of U.S. Treasury Bills. A nominal balance of $1000
each, for Watertown 200-1 and 200-2 is maintained in this bank.
In connection with the investing of idle funds of this Authority.
working balances are kept at a minimum consistent wdth meeting
ourrent bills; in this way interest earned from dnvestments in U.S.
Treasury Bills have reduced carving charges on 1.,,...,w a funds.
Interest earned on idle funds of Watertown 200-1 and Watertown
200-2, ,both development and administrative to date, total -i-nln i Y
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS.
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The State Housing Board 'has granted permission to this Authority
to enter "Fund Agreements" with Federal Loan & Savings Associations
as well as Savings Barks for the Investment of idle funds at interest
rates to approximately 3%. Prompt action is recommended.
STATEMENTS AND AUDITING
Monthly statements are rendered to your Treasurer and the State
Housing Board as follows:
1. Check book reconciliations covering accounts with the
Union Market National Bank and the Second National
Bank.
2. Analysis of Development costs for 200-1 and 200-2
3. Trial Balances under Development for 200-1 and 200-2
4. Balance Sheet covering Administration and Develop-
ment 200-1 and 200-2
5. Balanoe Sheet 372-R
6. Accounts Receivable outstanding at end of each month
for each Project'
During the year, the books of the Authority were audited by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Department of the Auditor), and
found to be in balance.
No action was taken by this Authority for housing under Chapter
550 and Chapter 668.
To all members of this Authority, the State Housing Board and
departments of the Town of Watertown, the writer bakes this op-
portunity to thank them for services rendered in connection with our
mission of providing 'homes for Veterans of World War II, Korea and
World War I.
Respectfully submitted
A. ERIC SALSBURG
Secretary & Executive Director
Watertown Housing Authority
REPORT OF THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Admin$stration Building
Watertown, Massachusetts
Dear Sir;
The following is the Annual Report of the Purchasing Department;
During the year all the rules and regulations governing priorities
expired. Although we had no difficulty in this regard, it is well that
they expired for they could have been bothersome on delivery of
nvatemiaiu.
ill
Prices seemed to be more firm, without the gradual increases, and
some prices were lower. We are entering the period when companies
with excessive inventories will be offering bargains and prices should
drop if items are purchased at the proper time.
The Revolving Fund Storeroom is still in the process of being
completed. All materials are now available and it should be in workable
order shortly.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Honorable Board of
Selectmen end the Heads of all the Zbwn Departments for their
cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM F. OATES
Purchasing Agent
REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
,C�ent3eanen�;i
I herewith submit the followingannual report of the Engineering
Department for the year ending December 31, 1953.
The personnel of this Department at the present time is as
follows:
James H. Sullivan—Town Engineer, Grade V
Martin H. McGann, Jr.—Acting Assistant Town En-
gineer, Grade IV (Permanent Grade III.)
Joseph P. McHugh—Acting Jr. Civil Engineer, Grade
III, (Permanent Grade II.)
Vacancy—Junior Civil Engineer, Grade III
Joseph A. Coppola—Acting Sr. Engineering Aide, Grade
II
Austin D. Rhodes---Acting Sr. Engineering Aide, Grade
II
Louis Mannio—Acting Jr. Engineering Aide, Grade I
Vacancy—Junior Engineering Aide, Grade I
Vacancy—Junior Engineering Aide, Grade I
The full roster for this Department to work efficiently should be
nine employees consisting of the following, 'Town Engineer, Assistant
Town Engineer, two Field Parties consisting of three men each and a
Clerk. This coming year of 1954 I hope that we will be able to have
our complement of personnel in order to carry on .the work more
effectively.
During the year Walter L. Hetherington retired after twenty-six
years of seNdce; his rating was Civil Engineer, Grade M. Ralph E.
Nolan and Harry O. Cornick resigned from the Department to take
similar positions in private engineering work.
Your Town Engineer successfully passed his Civil Service ex-
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amination for Town Engineer, Grade V and was given a permanent
appointment to the position by the Board of Selectmen.
In the near future examinations will be held for Assistant Town
Engineer, Grade IV; Civil Engineer, Grade III,and for the lower grades.
WORK DONE FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
This Office has furnished the Highway Department with estimates
for -the quantities and the cost of materials used in the construction
of all sewers, drains, roads, curbing and sidewalks and gave lines
and grades and engineering supervision for the above mentioned con-
structionprojects.
In connection with this work, plans and profiles were made for
betterment construction, and all underground facilities such as sewers,
drains, catchbasins and manholes were located and put on plans and
indexed in permanent files for our records. (See following tables for
detailed information.
SEWERS BUILT DURING 1953
No. of
Street Length Size Manholes
Bennett Street 252' 8" 2
Carey Avenue 169' 8" 2
Madison Avenue 377' 8" 3
Main Street 128' 6" 1
Michael Avenue 228' 8" 2
Morrison Road 487' 8" 3
Rose Avenue 517' 8" 5
Webster Street 354' 8" 1
Totals 2,512' 19
GRANOLITHIC SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTED DURING 1953
Sq. Feet Sq. Feet
Street Length 4" Depth 6" Depth
Bailey Avenue 113' 461 171
Bellevue Road 95' 415 83
Burnham Street 151' 592 250
Chandler Street 349' 958 1299
Common Street 292' 1275 244
Gertrude Street 785' 3104 724
Hovey Street lio' 550 —
Mt. Auburn,Street 95, 80 640
Waltham Street 256' 1175 249
Totals 2246' 8610 3660
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTED
DURING 1953
Sq. Feet Sq. Feet
Street Length 2" Depth 3" Depth
Arlington Street 131' 490 540
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Falmouth Road 882' 1335 3997
Midland Road 367' 1049 1601
Totals 1380' 2874 6138
BEII RAIENT o jL ru v 1 i7 BUILT DURING 1953
Bituminous Concrete:
Street From To Length
Bradshaw Street Westminister Avenue Edenfield Avenue 235'
Buick Street Acton Street Bridge Street 543'
Edenfield Avenue Orchard Street Bradshaw Street 289'
Lots 315 & 246 Part Accepted in
1931 374'
Highland Avenue East of Emerson Rd. Stuart Street 583'
Partridge Street North of Andrew St. Highland Ave. 306'
Total 2330'
DRAINAGE BUILT DURING 1953
No. of Catchbasins
Street Length Size Manholes & Connections
Acton Street 20' 10" — 2
Arlington Street 130' 42" —
Bailey Avenue 178' 18" 3 —
Boylston Street 57' relaid 8" 1 1 rebuilt
212' 12"
Bradshaw Street 24' 10" 2 2
Brookline Street 906' 12" 5 —
440' 12"
Buick Street 90' 10" 3 8
Chapman Street 137' 15" — —
Coolidge Hill Road 67' 12" — —
Edenfield Avenue 283' 12" 2 4
48' 10"
Grant Avenue 34' 12" — —
Highland Avenue 120' 10" 1 4
Madison Avenue 219' relaid 12" 2 1-rebuilt —
Olcott Street — — — 1 rebuilt
Patridge Street 20' 10" — 2
Pleasant Street 24' 24" — —
North End Drain:
Bennett Road 112' 18" 1 —
Falco Property 314' 18" 1 —
Jefferson Avenue 474' 36" 4 —
487' 24"
Webster Street
(incl. Easement) 308' 36" 2 —
Totals 4704' 27 24
CURBING SET DURING 1953
Length Length Corner
Street Radius Straight Blocks
Arlington Street (Granite) — 23' 4
Buick Street (Concrete) 181' 48' —
Burnham Street (Concrete) — 115' 6
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Chandler Street:
(Concrete) 32' 26' 5
(Granite) — 18, —
Common Street (Granite) 74' 165' 6
Edenfield Avenue (Concrete) 282' 54' 1
Highland Avenue (Granite) 39' 12' —
Mt. Auburn Street (Granite) — 17' 2
Patridge Street (Concrete) 85' 24' —
Patten Street (Concrete) — 95' 3
Totals 693' 597' 27
MT. AUBURN ai-nzr.i (Chapter 90) : The reconstruction of Mt.
Auburn Street was continued this year from School Street -too Lloyd
Road and reconstruction from Lloyd Road to the Cambridge Line is
expected to be done in 1954. This work is done by contract.
CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION
Bituminous Concrete
Street From To Length
Mt. Auburn Street School Street Lloyd Road 1690,
WORK DONE FOR ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT
AND BUILDING INSPECTORS OFFICE
All new sub-divisions of land and new construction in the form of
buildings, homes, factories, business buildings, etc., have been measured
and located on the ground, then plotted on original tracings kept and
maintained by the Engineering Department. Prints of these plans are
on file in the Assessors and Building Inspectors Offices and are kept
up to date as of January 1 of each year. The Assessors and Building
Inspector are furnished with the axea, lot number and house numbers
for these plains. In order to check some of these deeds and sub-divisions,
some time must be spent at the Registry of Deeds and at the Land
Court.
WORK DONE FOR THE TOWN COUNSEL
The Engineering Department has investigated accident claims where
people have fallen on alleged defective walks and streets and have
Instituted proceedings against the Town for damages to their persons
or clothing. We made plans and sketches with the necessary measure-
ments and wrote reports concerning these alleged defects and appeared
in Court to testify to such oonditions.
Land Registration Plans were checked for the Town Counsel so
that the interests of the Town of Watertown in streets and properties
Involved were protected and reports were filed with the Town Counsel
concerning the same.
Plans were prepared for easements granted to the Town for sewers
and drains and other plans were prepared whenever called on to do so.
WORK DONE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Plans were made for the Police Department of scenes of fatal
accidents and members of the Engineering Department appeared in
Court to testify and to identify the plans.
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Surveys and plans were made of street intersections which required
traffic signs and these plans were presented to the Department of
Public Safety for the approval of such signs.
WORK DONE FOR THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Plans and estimates were made for loaming and seeding a section
of the Browne School Playground and for installing drainage and
blackstop playing surfaces .at ithe Browne School and at the Marshall
Spring School.
Lines and grades were gkven for ,these projects by the Engineering
Department to the respective contractors.
Topographical plans were made for the new addition bo the
Phillips School and for the proposed addition to the East Junior
High School, also for the new North End School.
BOARD OF SURVEY
Lines and grades were established on the following named streets;
Bennett Road, Hillside Street, Jefferson Avenue, Jensen Road, Madison
Avenue, Morrison Road, Nyack Street and Pine Street.
Bennett Road, Hillside Street, Jefferson Avenue, Madison Avenue,
Morrison Road and Nyack Streets are streets in a new housing develop-
ment located off Warren Street. This Board of Survey was accepted
in 1952, but not released until 1953 when a drain agreement was signed
by the developer.
Jensen Road and Pine Street are located off Acton Street on
property once known as Jensen Gardens. (See following schedule for
detailed information.)
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MISCELLANEOUS DATA—1953
Number of Sewer Connections in Sewer System ... ...... . . .. . . 7436
Miles of Sewer Mains in Sewer System . ... .. ...... . . .... .. . . 69.13
Miles of Drainage Pipes in Drainage System . .. . . ...... . . .... . ... 56.15
Number of Catohbasins ... ... ... . . .. . . .. ... ...... .... . ... . ... .. 2618
Total Length of Public Streets and Various Types of Construction:
Bituminous Concrete and Sheet Asphalt ... ...... . . . . 33.28 Miles
Bituminous Macadam . ....... . . ................. . . .... 21.32 Miles
Gravel and Oil .. . .... ...... . .. .. ..... .......... ...... 11.29 Miles
Length of Public Ways ......... . . ... . ............ .... .... 65.89 Miles
Length of ,Private Ways . .. . . .... .. ... . .. . ..... . . . ... .. . . . . 7.47 Miles
Area of Town:
Land . . ...... ............ ..... . .. ................... 2593.43 Acres
Water .. ...... . . . . .... ........ . . . . . . . . ... ...... ...... 66.15 Acres
Total . ........ . .. . . . ... . ...... 2664.58 Acres or 4.167 Sq. Miles
Extent of Watertown North and South .... . . .. . . . .... . . .. 1.84 Miles
Extent of Watertown East and West ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 3.81 Miles
Area of Public Grounds . . . . . . . . . . .. . Approximately 137 Acres
Area of Metropolitan Park Land Approximately 81 Acres
Length of State Road—Main Street Bridge to Waltham Line .83 Miles
Length of Metropolitan Park Roadways,
Arsenal Street (Charles River Road to Bridge) . . . . . . .. .17 Miles
Charles River Road (Watertown Square to No. Beacon St. .95 Miles
Nonantum Road (Town Line to Galen Street) . . . . . . .34 Miles
North Beacon Street (Charles River Road -to Bridge) .44 Miles
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ...... . ......... ... ..... 1.90 Miles
Elelvation at Main Street and Merchants Row . .. .... . . . . 19.19 Feet
Elevation at Main Street and Waltham Line 69.00 Feet
Elevation at Sycamore Street and Belmont Line.... .. . . . . 79.18 Feet
Elevation at Church Street and Marion Road .. . . .. .. .. 41.35 Feet
Elevation at Common Street and Locke Street . . . . . . . . . 201.73 Feet
Elevation at Belmont Street near Mt. Auburn Street .. . . . 44.90 Feet
Elevation at Arsenal Street and Charles River Road ... .. 21.60 Feet
Elevation at Arsenal Street and Beechwood Avenue . . 44.05 Feet
Eldvation at Galen Street and Williams Street (Newton Line) 51.53 Feet
Total number of Plans and Sketches on file in -the Engineering
Department . 15,100
Total number of Index Cards in the Engineering Department 17,700
Number of Sewer Connections Located in 1953 . . . . . . . .. . 135
Total Length in feet of Sewer Connections Located in 1953. . 6,075
MISCELLANEOUS
A Survey and plan was made of Town owned land located between
Wilson Avenue and Bailey Avenue. This land was sub-divided into
ten lots and was sold at auction this past year. Construction of several
new homes has already begun.
The Engineering Department made estimates for proposed con-
struction for the Park Department and gave lines and grades when
necessary and in addition laid out new sections at Ridgelawn Cemetery
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and kept the plans of the Cemetery up to date for the Health Depart-
ment.
Plans were supplied (the Planning Board to aid them in their
studies of available space for Municipal Parking Areas, and the Town
Meeting was furnished charts and plans covering various articles that
appeared in the Town Warrant.
The usual number of surveys, plans and reports have been prepared
for the Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, Watertown Veterans'
Housing Authority, and other Town Departments. We have also given
a normal amount of street lines and grades ito property owners and
others as requested.
Numerous requests from outside Engineering Departments for in-
formation has been answered by mail and street line data has been given
to private engineers and surveyors by this Department.
House numbers, sewer and drain locations, street lines and general
engineering information has been given to the public whenever such
information was requested.
CONCLUSION
I wish to express my ,appreciation to the Board of Selectmen,
Highway Department, all other Municipal Boards, Department Heads
and to the personnel of the Engineering Department for the cooperation
given me this past year.
Respectfully submitted
JAMES H. SULLIVAN
Town Engineer
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
December 31, 1953
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72 Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
There is respectfully submitted herewith the annual report of the
Inspector of Buildings for the year 1953:
CONSTRUCTION
Generally construction maintained a steady pace during 1953, ex-
ceeding that of 1952. In dollar value total construction in 1953 exceeded
that of 1952 by $607,785.00.
Residential construction in 1953 exceeded that of 1952 by $50,500.00.
Non-residential construction in 1953 exceeded than of 1952 by
$557,285.00.
The breakdown for the year 1953 is as follows:
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
No. of Est.
Permits Cost
Residential 147 $1,138,000.00
Non-Residential 38 600,585.00
$1,738,585.00
EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS
Residential 79 $ 80,565.00
Non-Residential 45 872,850.00
Razing 7
$ 953,435.00
FEES COLLECTED
Building Permits 316 $ 2,299.00
Signs 249 124.50
$ 2,423.50
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
Total Number Dwelling Units 187
Units—New construction 174
Units—Conversions 13
One family dwellings 120
Two family dwellings 27
Seven Razing Permits (small buildings),
INSPECTIONS
SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
Routine inspections were made on signs and billboards. Several
requests were made by various advertising companies for permits to
erect billboards. These were refused, because of the fact the proposed
billboards were larger in size than allowed by Law.
PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
Routine inspections were made in all places of assembly. The
emergency lights in many were found in bad condition. The owners
of these establishments were notified to have them repaired, maintained
and kept in operating condition.
Cooperation had not been very satisfactory.
Unless this office receives better cooperation it might become neces-
sary to close the establishments where the violations occurs, until such
time as the lights have been put into operating condition.
LODGING HOUSES
Inspections were made of all lodging houses where applications
were made for license to operate same.
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ZONING BY-LAWS
Complaints in this field were numerous, similar to preceding years.
There were many violations but no prosecutions.
ELEVATORS
Inspections were made of some elevators throughout the Town,
and records of same were forwarded to the Department of Public
Safety.
CONCLUSION
This office wishes to express appreciation to the Honorable Board
of Selectmen and to the heads of other Departments for their co-
operation, also to the Town Counsel for his .legal assistance and co-
operation during the year.
Respectfully submitted
MAURICE F. w ru i z
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
January 4, 1954
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for
the Year 1953 is respectfully submitted.
Sealing Fees $943.55
Adjusting Fees 6.30
Total 949.85
SCALES
Total Not
Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned
Scales over 10,000 lbs. 1 15 0 0
Scales 5000 to 10,000 lbs. 4 8 0 0
Scales 100 to 5000 lbs. 26 156 8 5
Scales under 100 lbs. 21 293 3 16
Weights 35 651 8 32
CAPACITY NZASURES
Liquid Measures 1 gal. or under 0 119 0 20
Liquid Measures over 1 gal. 0 1 0 2
Dry Measures 0 0 0 0
AUTOMATIC MEASURING DEVICES
Meters Inlet one inch or less
Gasoline Meters 0 175 5 4
Oil and Grease Meters 0 83 11 3
MYh; ER.S INLET More than one inch
Vehicle Tank Meters 6 54 0 1
Bulk Storage Meters 3 9 2 0
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PUMPS—KEROSENE—OIL—GREASE
Stops on Pumps 0 18 0 0
LINEAR MEASURES
Total Not
Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned
Yard Sticks 0 33 0 5
Cloth Meas. Devices 0 10 0 0
Taxi Meters 0 26 0 5
Tapes 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 96 1651 37 94
TRIAL WEIGHINGS
Bread 364 339 1 24
Coal in Paper Bags 64 64 0 0
Coal in Transit 5 0 0 5
Confectionery 345 329 0 16
Dry Commodities 388 373 5 10
Fruits and Vegetables 816 654 12 150
Kindling wood in Paper Bags 58 58 0 0
Meats and Provisions 854 771 6 77
Butter 250 243 0 7
Coke in Paper Bags 33 33 0 0
Charcoal in Paper Bags 24 24 0 0
TOTALS 3201 2888 24 289
INSPECTIONS
Pedlars Licenses 44
Coal Certificates 7
Milk Jars 245
Marking of Bread 364
Marking of Food Pkgs. 2550
Marking of Coal in Paper Bags 64
Paper Cartons 61
Junk Scales 2
Ice Scales 4
Transient Vendors 0
Pedlars Scales 12
Oil Jars 1085
Miscellaneous 99
TOTAL INSPECTIONS 4537
TESTS
Retests of Gasoline Devices 7
Retests of Milk Jars 27
Retests of Oil Jars 28
Retests of Paper Cartons 14
Miscellaneous 13
TOTAL TESTS 89
My thanks are extended to the Honorable Board of Selectmen and
the Heads of the various Departments for the courtesy and co-operation
extended over the past Year.
Respectfully submitted
J. FRANK AH EARN
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
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REPORT OF INSPE(.'IPOR OF ANIMALS
January 8, 1954
Subject: Annual Report of Inspector of Animals
To: Board of Selectmen
1. A total of 161 animals in Watertown were examined and quaran-
tined for biting during the past year.
2. 'There were no cases of rabies in Watertown in 1953.
3. It was necessary to remove the heads of two animals and deliver
ahem to the Wasserman Laboratory in Jamadca, Plain to be examined.
Both specimen were found to be free of rabies.
4. The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to
the Board of Health, and the Police Department for their excellent
cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. MURPHY, JR., D. V. M.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The community is entering its fourth year of sponsorship of the
Civil Defense Program which was initially required to be set up under
Chapter 639 of the Acts of 1950. Organizational progress and acquisition
of equipment has been slow but sure during that period. The end of
each year has found the volunteer enrollment increased to a measurable
extent, even after allowance has been made for replacement of those
who for one reason or another must withdraw from participation.
With the aid of Federal Matching Funds, the equipment picture
is much brighter at this time. In 1953 substantial medical supplies were
made available without cost to the Town, and are now strategically
stored in dispersed locations within the Town limits. With 50 per cent
Federal aid, there 'has been installed a new Attack Warning System
capable of alerting the entire community. The Control Center, which
houses the communications so vital to recovery efforts after a disaster,
has been transposed from a standby arrangement capable of being
expanded to a well-equipped and oomplet;ely dependable nerve network.
During the year also, orders were placed for a 750-gallon pumping
engine, delivery of which is expected in May 1954, and a specially
designed rescue -truck which should arrive a month earlier.
The importance of Civil Defense was emphasized by the President
again last week when he declared in his State of the Union Message
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to Congress. 'An indispensable part of our continental security is our
Civil Defense effort. This will succeed only as we have the complete
co-operation of state governors, mayors, and voluntary citizen groups.
With their ;help we can advance a, oo-operative program which, if an
attack should come, would save many lives and lessen destruction."
It is the fond hope of the local director that our townspeople will heed
the President's warning and shoulder their responsibilities in the
community's Civil Defense Program, to the end that we may have a
well-staffed and well-trained volunteer organization to supplement our
relatively good position in the matter of equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. CORBE'IT
Director
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Jan. 5, 1954
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the Town By-Law I submit herewith the
Annual Report of the Fire Department for -the year ending December
31, 1953, together with an estimate of the Fire Department's budget
requirements and recommendations which in my opinion are necessary
for the efficient operation of the department.
The membership of the Fire Department at the close of the year
ending December 31, 1953 was as follows. One (1) Chief; two (2)
Deputy Chiefs; four (4) Captains; six (6) Lieutenants; one (1) Mech-
anician and seventy four (74) Privates.
The total number of alarms for ,the year was 986, an increase of
122 over -the previous year which breaks all previous records for alarms
responded to by this department. In addition to the aforesaid the Fire
Department assisted the Police Department responding to 265 calls with
the Police ambulance. Fire alarms were as follows: Bell alarms 224—
Still alarms 762. There were 71 False alarms, an increase of 46 False
alarms fiver the previous year.
A compilation of our records relative to fires discloses the following:
Values Losses Insurance Ins. Paid
Buildings $430,300.00 $25,360.00 $393,700.00 $24,310.10
Contents 139,600.00 13,429.15 95,900.00 9,604.15
Totals $569,900.00 $38,789.15 $489,600.00 $33,914.25
COMMENT
Carelessness continues to be the major cause of fire, particularly
in the home. The Fire Department is using every means at its command
to educate the public through fire prevention in order ,to combat the
attitude of indifference relative to dangerous conditions in and about
the home.
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The fire loss in 1953 $38,789.15 in comparison to 1952 $236,488.98
shows a reduction of $197,699.83, however in compiling our fire losses
and the causes therefor there is conclusive evidence that there is
much that may be accomplished in further reducing the cai"ise of fire
and the threat that such fires have in exposing occupants to injury and
death .by public cooperation in Fire Prevention. It is our intention to
continue our fire prevention activities with higor and force in the
Interest of Public Safety.
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTME iTS
The recent appointment of two Deputy Chiefs, a new grade in the
Watertown Fire Department, and one additional Lieutenant has in
part remedied the officer shortage in this department, however the
promotions mentioned above did not adequately provide the officers
that are required for proper officer coverage as our department is
under-staffed relative to officer personnel, therefore I recommend the
following:
That one officer be appointed to Deputy Chief and that each
subsequent rank vacated by said promotion including that of fire
fighter be filled by promotion and appointment which, in effect, will
increase the entire department personnel from the present 88 to 89.
SALARIES
I recommend -Ghat the salary schedule as submitted to the Salary
and Wage Board of Review be submitted to the Town meeting members
for their consideration.
CONTINGENT
A conservative estimate for the contingent budget for the year
1954, based on experience and study, is as follows:
Maintenance of Buildings (Utilities, Supplies, Repairs, etc.) $7,800.
Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equip. (Repairs, Replacements) 1,800.
Maintenance of Motors (Repairs, Replacements, Gasoline, Oil) 2,800.
Office and Incidentals 11600.
Total $14,000.
HOSE
Hose is one of the most essential and necessary articles used by
the Fire Department and is subjected to more use and abuse than any
other single item of equipment. The failure of a single length of hose
in a multiple line may result in the difference between a minor fire
or a conflagration, or more important, .the saving or loss of life. Our
hose inventory discloses that the minimum that should be expended
on hose for 1954 is $2,000. therefore I recommend that $2,000. be appro-
priated for new hose.
UNIMRMS
I recommend that $3,600. be appropriated to provide and furnish
uniform equipment.
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RADIO AND ALTERNATOR
In order .to provide communication with Engine #3 and Fire
Headquarters so necessary in the field of fire control I recommend that
the sum of $800. be appropriated to provide Engine #3 with Radio
and Alternator.
ROOM EQUIPB ENT
Although the amount requested will not provide all the items
required It will provide immediate needs for room equipment. I recom-
mend $350. for this purpose.
PAINTING AND REPAIRS
I recommend that the sum of $500. be appropriated for Painting
and Repairs.
CHIEFS CAR
The present Chiefs car, a 1950 Packard Sedan, requires repairs
which in my opinion does not justify the expenditure. This car, like
fire apparatus, must be in perfect condition at all times in order to
Teach an objective under usual as well as unusual conditions. It is
my opinion that before the year 19M is concluded the present car will
be unreliable for emergency use, therefore I recommend that $2,200.
be appropriated to purchase a new Chief's car.
TIRES
The Mires on Engine #2 show signs of excessive wear and should
be replaced. I recommend that $300. be appropriated -to replace tires
and tubes on Engine #2.
REPAIRS TO ENGaNE #2
Engine #2, purchased in 1937, has had no major repairs since it
was placed in service. During the past year numerous breakdowns
have occurred and a general inspection discloses that a complete
overhaul job is required. The cost of said work has been estimated by
the department mechanic and factory estimator as $800. therefore
I recommend that $800. be appropriated for repairs -to Engine #2.
FIRE PREVENIZON
Fire Prevention has played a prominent part in decreasing the
fire losses in Watertown. Our Fire Prevention Bureau has conducted
a vigorous campaign with excellent results.
During the year a course has been established in all 6th grade
classes, both private and public schools, teaching the fundamentals of
fire prevention and related subjects. This course has been well received
.by both the children and the school faculty. It is my opinion that
this method will obtain a far greater respect for -the danger of fire and
subsequent safety precautions.
Inspections for licenses and permits, as well as routine inspections,
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halve been conducted with unusual and effective results. The work
connected with such inspections has increased oonsideram-bly during the
past year and has required additional time and effort in this important
duty.
PERSONNEL
The members of the department -have discharged their duties
efficiently and the department morale is excellent. I take this oppor-
tunity to publicly commend the members of the Fire Department for
-the splendid manner in which they have performed their duties at fires
and other emergency operations as well as in quarters.
APPARATUS
The life of fire apparatus is considered to be between 15 and 20
years, however -there are exceptions to this rule as in the case of
Ladder #2, a 1927 City Service type ladder truck. This apparatus, now
rounding out 27 years of serivice, must be replaced in the near future.
The ladder .truck referred to above is of a type or model considered
obsolete for modern fire fighting and should be replaced with a modern
Aerial Ladder in 1955. For numerous reasons it is my intention to in-
clude in my budget for 1955 a request for an appropriation to purchase
an Aerial Ladder to replace Ladder #2.
RETIREMENT-AND RESIGNATION
During the year 1953 two Fire Fighters terminated their services
with -the department, one through retirement and one through resigna-
tion.
Jeremiah J. Murphy, appointed a permanent fire fighter May 22,
1919 was retired on pension December 10, 1953 in accordance with
Chapter 32, Section 58 of the General Laws.
Edward J. O'Halloran, appointed a permanent fire fighter July 27,
1942, resigned May 18, 1953 to enter private employment.
Jeremiah Murphy and Edward O'Halloran were both excellent fire
fighters and served the department faithfully and well. Their loss to
the Fire Department will 'be keenly felt and I take this opportunity,
in behalf of their former Comrades, to extend to Jeremiah Murphy
and Edward O'Halloran our sincere best wishes for health, happiness
and prosperity.
CONCLUSION
I take this opportunity ,to thank the members of the Board of
Selectmen for their cooperation and assistance which they have ren-
dered on numerous occasions throughout the past year. I also extend
my thanks to:the Finance Committee for the impartial and fair manner
in which they have conducted hearings and their decisions relative
to the Fire Department budget appropriations.
To the Heads and members of the various Town departments I
extend my ,thanks for their cooperation.
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In conclusion, I extend my thanks to the Chiefs and members
of the Belmont, Cambridge, Newton and Waltham Fire Departments
for their able assistance in Mutual Aid.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM C. McELROY
Chief of Department
REPORT OF THE AGENT OF VETERANS' SERVICE
January 14, 1954
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Expenditures for Veterans Benefits in 1953 were substantially higher
than in the prdvious year and saw a continuance of .the upward trend
begun in that year. The principal factors behind this are threefold:
First, the department caseload in 1953 was almost twenty per cent
higher in 1953 ,than the mean average of 1949-1952; Second, the
cost per case is higher (budgets havve been increased because of the
upswing in the cost-of-living, and family groups in the cases of World
War IT veterans are growing with the passing years) ; and Third, the
expense of hospital care has nearly doubled in five years.
The coming year, with the approaching -tightening of employment,
will doubtless see a rise in relief costs everywhere. Veterans of Korean
service, eligible for help under the Veterans Benefits program, are
being discharged in growing numbers at a time when Job opportunities
are far fewer than they were after World War II.
Requests for advice with schooling, home-buying, bonus and other
problems and for assistance in preparing compensation, pension and
widows' benefit claims have grown each year, so that now the office
staff is as much or more occupied with these matters than with claims
for financial assistance. This type of individual casework pays valuable
dividends, since it unearths resources and opportunities for many
persons who would otherwise be seeking monetary help from the Town.
Other matters requiring the attention of the Veterans' SeA ices
Department in 1953 were: keeping current the Graves Registration
records, .recording and making photostatic copies of discharges and
other service papers, assisting the Memorial Day Observance Committee,
checking and correcting lists of names for the World War II Memorial
tablets, processing Burial benefit applications and making investigations
for the -local Selective Service Board.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. CORBETT
Agent
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REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL
December 29, 1953
Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
As provided in the by-laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I
submit -the following as the report of the Town Counsel for 1953.
I was reappointed to the office of Town Counsel by vote of your
Board on March 9, 1953, and, have handled all legal matters invo#iing
Inhabitants of Watertown for the entire -calendar year of 1953.
I started the year with 48 cases pending. Of these, 13 are pending
before the Appellate Tax Board, 12 in the Superior Courts of our
Commonwealth, 2 in the District Court at Waltham, Massachusetts,
and 21 were not in suit.
In addition to the above matters, 126 new cases came to me during
the year of which 83 have been completed and 43 are now pending.
Of these 11 are pending before the Appellate Tax Board, 10 in the
Superior Courts of our Commonwealth and 22 are in suit.
TAX ABATEAWNTS
I again take this opportunity -to thank -the members of the Board
of Assessors for their fine co-operation in the various tax matters
which were sent to me by their board during the year. No large cases
were heard during the year and only a few matters were disposed of
before the Appellate Tax Board this year.
VIOLATION OF ZONING BY-LAWS
There was only 1 violation of zoning bylaws brought to my atten-
tion during the year by our Building Inspector, This was settled satis-
factorily without court action. I•thank fthe Building Inspector, the Board
of Appeals and the Police Department for their co-operation concerning
,the enforcement of the zoning by-laws.
LEGAL OPINIONS
During the year I have written 48 legal opinions concerning matters
which were referred to me by various Boards, Departments, and officials
of the Town.
SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Various problems concerning contracts for the new North Water-
town Elementary School and the addition to the Phillips School, to-
gether with -the addition and renovation -to ,the East Junior High School
voted at the 1953 Town Meeting were settled satisfactorily during the
year. I express my sincere thanks to the members of the Building
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Committees, the School Committee and school officials who'co-operated
with me in every respect regarding the many complex questions involved.
CONCLUSION
I express hereby to all members of your Board my sincere apprecia-
tion for confidence in me and for cooperation with me in every in-
stance. I have received splendid co-operation from all officials and
departmental employees with whom I have been .associated. I am grate-
ful to them also.
Yours respectfully,
EARLE S. TYLER
Town Counsel
REPORT OF THE RATER COMMISSIONERS
The report of the Water Commissioners for the year ending Decem-
ber 31, 1953 is as follows:
During the year the principal items of street mains that were laid
are:
587 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Green River Way.
242 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Acton St.
731 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Jefferson Ave.
838 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Morrison Ave.,
320 feet-of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Bennett Road.
240 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined .pipe on Madison Ave.
230 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Michael Ave.
170 feet-of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Carey Ave.
600 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Rose Ave.
187 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe on Bridge`St.
32 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe on ,Marlbc&o Terrace.
43 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe on Buick,St.
224 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe on Mangano Court.
36 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe on Webster St.
162 feet of 2" cement lined pipe on Webster St.
100 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe on Hillside St.
129 feet of 2" cement lined pipe on Main St.
17 hydrants were added this year, all gated. 7 hydrants were hit
by automobiles, these were replaced or repaired. 3 hydrants were moved
and one hydrant taken out.
All hydrants have been inspected and painted, repairs were made
where necessary. Hydrants are cleared after each snowfall, also in-
spected after being used.
147 new connection and services have been laid.
3 new sprinkler services have been installed.
138 house connections and services have been repaired or renewed.
348 house services were cleaned from meter to main.
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130 house inspections have been made for leaks in plumbing fix-
tures on complaint of excessive water consumption.
The number of meters repaired and exchanged on house connec-
tions were 1350. All meters were repaired and tested before set again.
Approximately 230 emergency calls have been answered. These
calls have been after working hours, and repairs made immediately so
that no consumer would be without water.
With the co-operation of ,the Tax Collector the collection of water
bills this year was very satisfactory.
RAY MASSA, Chairman
LOUTS E. ALFIERI
THOMAS W. DEVANEY
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
To the Board of Water Commisioners:
Gentlemen:
In accordance with (the usual custom I herewith submit my report
for the year ending December 31, 1853.
The extension of mains for the past year has been as follows:
Length Size
Acton Street 242 feet 8-inch
Bennett Road 320 feet 8-inch
Buick Street 43 feet 6-inch
Bridge Street 187 feet 6-inch
Carey Avenue 170 feet 8-inch
Green River Way 587 feet 8-inch
Hillside Street 100 feet 6-inch
Jefferson Avenue 731 feet 8-inch
Madison Avenue 250 feet 8-inch
Main Street 129 feet 2-inch
Marlboro Terrace 32 feet 6-inch
Mangano Court 224 feet 6-inch
Morrison Avenue 838 feet 8-inch
Michael Avenue 230 feet 8-inch
Rose Avenue 600 feet 8-inch
Webster Street 36 feet 6-inch
Webster Street 162 feet 2-inch
Total 4881 feet
Total number of feet laid, 4881 feet.
Expenditures
For Maintenance of meters $15,168.76
For Maintenance of Mains 15,657.54
For Maintenance of Services 21,438.13
For Maintenance of Repair Shop 4,251.24
For Maintenance of Hydrants 3,92120
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 1 489.40
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For Maintenance of Automobile No. 2 656.84
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 3 613.95
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 4 1,043.43
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 5 492.47
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 6 638.06
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 7 611.69
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 8 618.68
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 9 844.74
$66,446.12
Salary of Superintendent $5,500.00
Salary of Asst. Superintendent 4,600.00
Salary of Registrar 3,940.00
Zalary of Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Salary of Senior Clerk, Typist 2,460.00
Salary of Junior Clerk 1,760.90
Salary of Meter Readers (3) 9,576.08
Office Expense 2,414.03
New house Services 3,993.14
New 5/8" Meters 2,070.00
Water Liens 140.64
Construction and Reconstruction 17,284.66
Renewal of Services 1,450.32
Emergency Overtime 3,871.74
Out of State Travel 100.00
Oar Expense for Registrar 300.00
New Typewriter 162.50
Repairs and Painting (Repair Shop) 1,355.00
New Auto for Superintendent 1,789.75
$65,748.76
Total Receipts $133,667.80
Expenditures 132,194.88
Balance 1,472.92
In conclusion I would say that the Works are in thoroughly good
condition and will bear the closest inspection.
Three water samples are taken each month from different sections
of the Town and sent to the State Chemist at Lawrence for analysis.
Thanking the Boaxd for their many courtesies extended and priv-
ileges allowed, and also thanking each employee of the Water Depart-
ment for the faithful performance of their duties, this report is
Respectfully submitted,
MICE AEL B. OATES,
Superintendent.
STATISTICS OF CONSUAGMON OF WATER
1. Estimated population to date, 38;500.
2. Total consumption for the year, 1,288256,000 gallons.
3. Average daily consumption, 3,529,500 gallons.
4. Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 94.
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STAfIZMCS TO DISTRIBU77ON SYSTEM
Mains
1. Sind of pipe, cement-lined, cast-iron and transite.
2. Sizes, 16-inch to 2-inch.
3. Extended, 4881 feet during the year.
4. Total now in use, 78.31 miles.
5. Number of hydrants added during the year, 17.
6. Number of hydrants now in use, 880.
7. Number of stop gates added during ,the year, 28.
8. Number of stop gates now in use, 1696.
9. Range of pressure on mains, 115 pounds to 30 pounds.
Services
10. Kind of pipe, wrought-iron, cement-lined, oast-iron, copper tubing.
11. 'Sizes, 3/4-inch to '12 inch.
12. Extended, 6270 feet.
13. Total now in use, 22,767.39 miles.
14. Number of service taps added during the year, 150.
15. Services repaired, 138.
16. Percentage of services metered, •100.
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
January 25, 1954
-Report of the Dog Officer
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Watertown
Gentlemen:
The Dog Officer of the town of Watertown submits his report for
the year 1953.
During the year 1963 we halve attempted to maintain the standard
of service which we established in the preceeding years. There has
been a marked decrese in the number of complaints received from
the various school principals in regard to the problem of dogs on
school property and with school children, during immediately pre-
ceeding and following school hours. We appreciate the co-operation
of several of the school officials who circulated information to their
pupils in regard to the prohibition of pets on school property during
school hours.
The physical property used -by the Dog Officer has been maintained
in excellent condition throughout the year. The pound .has been in-
spected periodically by the Middlesex County Dog Officer and a rep-
resentative of The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, and their reports have been favorable.
During the course of 1953 we appreciated having several groups
of interested •persons from surrounding towns who visited our town
for the purpose of studying the facilities.
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It is to be my continued endeavor to bring about the licensing of
all dogs in the town. There is still much work to be done and with the
continued help of,the Town Clerks' Office I hope to halve as complete a
registration and licensing of dogs as is .possible.
The following statistics show the activities of the department for
the year 1953.
Dog Licensed 1468
Stray dogs impounded (six days each) 127
Quarantined for fourteen days 8
Dogs returned to owners 78
Dogs sold 1
Calls made during the year 659
I wish to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen and all other
departments of the town for their help and co-operation during the
year. ;1
Respectfully submitted,
ANTHONY J. CONTI
Dog Officer
REPORT OF THE 'CHIEF OF POLICE
Watertown, Massachusetts
31 December 1953
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Annual Report of the Police Department for the year ending
31 December, together with recomendations for the ensuing year, is
submitted herewith in compliance with the By-Laws of the Town.
On 24 September 19M, six weeks after his retirement, Patrolman
James P. Shea passed away. Officer Shea had served as a member
of this department for tweny-five years. A Conscientious and faithful
public servant, Officer Shea never gave less than his best. It is with a
deep sense of loss that we record his passing.
In general, the conduct of the personnel and the spirit of coopera-
tion was excellent. During the year it was necessary to discipline only
three members of the department.
REQUESTS FOR 1954
Salaries:
Chief . ...... ..... . ... . . ..... ............ . ... $ 6,300.00
Captains . ..... ....... ................ ..(2) 10,687.13
Lieutenants . . .... . ... ........ ......... .. (5) 24,348.94
Sergeants .. . . .. ... ... ....(5) 21,281.43
Patrolmen . . . ......... . ..... . (55) 199,394.47
Clk-Steno (Police) ............... ........ .... 3,660.00
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Jr. Clk-Wagonman .. . . . . . .. . 3,660.00
Amb. Drvr. and Mtr. Equipt. and Radio Rprmn. 3,660.00
Jr. Custodian .. .... .. .. ... .. .... .... . ..... 2,980.00
Jr. Clk-Typist (F) ......... ..... 2,072.33
Jr. Olk-Typist (F) (from 4-15-54) . . . . .. .. 1,287.12
School Traffice Supvsns. (1 add'1 from 5-1-64) (11) 6,360.00
Special Police . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... 2,000.00
Matron . . .. . ...... .. .. . .... . ........ . .. .. .. 700.00
TOTAL SALARIES $288,401.42
Contingencies .. .. . . . . .. . ... ... . . . .. 14,000.00
Teletype .. 540.00
Painting and Repairing Station . . . . . . .... . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. 2,500.00
Uniforms . . . . . . . 4,850.00
Uniforms for Traffic Supervisors 385.00
New Oars (3) . . 3,200.00
New Car (Panel Type and Equipment ...... .. . .. ... . . .. . . .. 3,400.00
Transportation for Photographer 165.00
Radio Contract . . . ...... 600.00
Typewriter and Adding Machine ........ . ....... . .. ...... 463.50
Medical Expense . . .... ... . .. . . . ... . ..... . . . . ... ... . . .... 1,000.00
Unpaid Medical Bills . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . ..... . ... .. . . . 2,891.35
GRAND TOTAL: $322,396.27
SALARIES
It is requested that the sum of $288,401.42 be appropriated for
salaries of the personnel of ,this department for the year 1954.
Insofar as any of the salaries requested reflect increases, they are
in accord with requests submitted to the Advisory Board of Review.
No increase has been requested for the Junior Custodian and Junior
Clerk-Typist (Female) as it is understood that a request has been
submitted for salary adjustment for all Town employees in these cat-
egories which will obtain in the case of these employees. Pending these
adjustments, salaries in these classifications for the Police Department
are based on present salary schedules.
The salaries requested for the Patrolmen, Clerk-Stenographer
(Male-Police), Wagonman-Clerk and Ambulance Driver-Repairman, are
those voted at the July, 1953 Special Town Meeting and further approved
by the electorate at ;a Special Election held in September, 1953
ADDITIONAL JUNIOR CLERK-TYPIST (FEMALE)
Effective January ist, 1954, the clerical work in the traffic depart-
ment will be more than doubled in order to comply with the provisions
of Section 29-1A, Chapter 90, of the General Laws. Briefly, this law
requires that all traffic violators be booked in triplicate, that a copy of
each violation be sent to the Registrar and that a separate file (ex-
elusive of arrest cards) be maintained on each violator. Considerable
,correspondence between this department ,and the registry will be
necessitated by the fact that these notices must be "mailed or de-
livered immediately" to the registrar and frequently the information
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desired will not be available until we have corresponded with the
violator who for one reason or another could not be stopped by the
police officer. We will have to send the violation noti ce to the registry
immediately with incomplete information, write the violator to come to
the station, and then forward the information missing on the original
notice to the registrar.
All things considered, the job will take the full time of one Junior
Clerk-Typist (Female), and it is urgently recommended that appropria-
tion of this salary be approved.
SCHOOL TRAFFIC SUPERVISORS
The $6,360.00 requested for School Traffic Supervisors includes the
salary of -ten (10) School Traffic Supervisors now employed and $360.00
for the appointment of one (1) additional supervisor from i May 1964.
This additional supervisor will be assigned to the crossing at
North Beacon and Irving Streets, and thus release the ratan in the
cruising car (who covers this post) to pursue his regular duties and
assure his availability in the event of emergency.
MATRON
An increase of $50.00 per annum has been requested for the Matron,
Mrs. Eleanor Mosman. Mrs. Mosman is on 24-hour call and must be
on duty at the station whenever we have a female in custody. When
It is considered that most of this work is done between the hours of
10:00 P.M. and 10:00 A.M. and that at best it is not pleasant work,
a salary of $700.00 per annum does not seem unreasonable.
SPECIAL POLICE
Inasmuch as this department no longer has a Reserve Force,
it is requested that the sum of $2,000.00 be appropriated for the em-
ployment of Special Police in 1954. This sum will provide for the
employment of Special Police in emergencies and enable the department
to be kept at efficient strength during the summer vacation season.
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It is recommended that the sum of $14,000.00 be appropriated
for Contingencies for the year 1954.
This is $350.00 less than was spent for Contingencies in 1953, but
it is hoped that it will be sufficient to meet the needs of the department
during the coming year.
PAINTING AND REPAIRING SPA77ON
It is requested that the sum of $2,500.00 be appropriated to cover
the cost of painting and repairing the police station.
In the past year we have had considerable trouble with the plumb-
ing in the building and inspection has revealed that ithe original gal-
vanized pipe is so corroded as to reduce the water pressure in the
building to a point where it is about only 50% of what would be normal.
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The Ross Plumbing and Heating Company, Watertown, has quoted us
a price of $2,205.00 to replace all existing galvanized piping with Type
L Copper piping.
The halls on -the first and second floors; ;the hall leading from the
first to the second floor; the Clerk's Office, and the women's cell block
should all be repainted in the coming year.
UNIFORMS
It is requested that -the sum of $4,850.00 be appropriated for uniform
allowances for the regular force for the coming year.
This sum will permit the granting of an allowance of $70.00 to
each uniformed man, ($4,760.00). The balance of the appropriation
($90.00) will be used to purchase such parts of a uniform as may be
necessary for ;the Wagonman-Clerk and the Ambulance Driver.
Thomas Ryder, the ambulance driver, with the approval of the
Selectmen, is now performing traffic duty at a school crossing and must
be appropriately outfitted.
Thomas Sheridan, the Wagonman-Clerk, is on duty at the signal
desk -and inasmuch as he is dealing with the public a. great deal of
the time it is felt that he should at least be outfitted with a blouse
and a pair of trousers.
UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOL TRAFFIC SUPERVISORS
It is requested that the sum of $385.00 be appropriated for uniforms
for the School Traffic Supervisors for the coming year.
This sum will permit the purchase of one pair of trousers (n$22.50)
for each of the ten supervisors now employed and leave a balance
sufficient to completely outfit the one additional supervisor requested.
NEW CARS
It is requested that the sum of $3,200.00 be appropriated for New
Cars.
This amount is requested hi order that we may replace Cars 8, 9
and 10 (1952 Fiord Sedans). It has been our experience that it is
economically unsound to keep any police car which has been used for
regular patrol work longer than two years. All of -the cars being replaced
have been in use practically 24 hours a day -as cruising cars. The cost
to maintain them another year would be great and their dependability
in time of emergency questionable.
NEW CAR (PANEL TYPE, AND EQUIPMENT)
It is requested that the sum of $3,400.00 be appropriated for the
purchase of one New Car (Panel Type, with equipment).
At the present time the Captain in Charge of the Uniformed
Division does not have a car at his disposal. It is planned to assign
to the Captain one of the cars now being used as a patrol car and to use
this new panel-type car for patrolwork. In case ;of accidents this type
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vehicle can be used as an ambulance to take victims to the hospital.
It will be equipped with radio, resuscitator, stretcher, etc.
We are very pleased with the one car of this type we now have
in service.
TRANSPORTATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHER
It is requested that the sum of $165.00 be appropriated to pay for
the transportation of the department photographer.
Rather than tie up a police vehicle, it has been our practice to
pay the department photographer for the use of his personal car.
This amounts to something less than $14.00 per month and seems
reasonable reimbursement considering the amount of traveling done
and the convenience thus afforeded .the department.
RADIO CONTRACT
It is requested that the sum of $600.00 be appropriated for .the Radio
Contract for 1954.
It is no longer possible to secure the services of a radio specialist
on a day-to-day basis. We have been advised by the Electronics Com-
munications Company, Avon, Massachusetts, that effective January 1st,
1954 ,non-contract service will be discontinued.
The contract will include semi-annual frequency measurements
as required by FCC and all parts and labor to keep our communications
system in first-class operating condition. We will also receive regulRr
monthly preventive maintenance inspections which should reduce
equipment failure to a minimum.
This figure covers service for nine radio units and the base station
at a cost of five dollars per unit per month.
TYPEWRITER AND ADDING MAC TEENE
It is requested that .the sum of $463.50 be appropriated for the
purchase of one new 14" Royal typewriter and one Monroe ten key
adding machine, model 611-11-011.
At the present time, the newest typewriter we have is sixteen years
old, and although we should replace at least three of them we feel
that in view of the fact that we need a new adding machine so badly
we can defer the purchase of the other two typewriters for one year.
The age of the adding machine now in use in the Clerk's Office
Is unknown, ,but it would be safe :to say that it is at least 25 years
old and it is completely unsuited to the needs of the office. The fact is,
that ouside of very simple addition (the highest total you.can get on
it is 99,999.99) all figuring must be done with paper and pencil. This
means that even for such a simple task as adding the figures in this
budget our present machine is of no use.
The machine we have in mind will add, multiply, subtract, and
has a capacity of 999,999,999.99 list and 9,999,999,999.99 total. To give
you an example of the inadequacy of our present machine, it was
necessary in figuring this budget to find the per annum •pay of a lieu-
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tenant who was to be paid at the rate of $13.2602739 for 103 days and
$13.4246575 for 262 days; our present machine will not only not add
or multiply these figures it can't even list them.
We ha%e been quoted a net price of $145.00 on a new Royal 14"
typewriter and a net price of $318.50 for the Monroe ten-key adding
machine described in preceding paragraphs.
MEDICAL r,�rrivar
It is requested that the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated to cover
ithe cost of medical Expenses during the coming year. The money from
this appropriation would be used to pay medical bills incurred as a
result of members of this department being injured in the line of duty.
Of course it is not possible to anticipate injuries, or what expenses
might be incurred as a result thereof. We hope that at the end of
the year the entire appropriation can be turned back .to the Town; on
the other hand, however, we are of the opinion that doctors who
treat personnel of this department injured in the line of duty and
the hospitals in which they are treated, should be paid for their
services at the earliest practicable moment following treatment.
UNPAID MEDICAL BILLS
It is requested that the sum of $2,891.35 be appropriated to pay
medical bills incurred during the past three years. up to this time
there has been no allowance made for payment of medical bills result-
ing from treatment of officers of this department injured in line of duty.
A small portion of the sum requested would pay doctors' 'bills for
treatment of prisoners at the police station. In several cases it was
necessary, because of the unavailability of the appointed Town Phys-
icians, to call outside doctors to treat sick ,or injured prisoners and it
Is the opinion of this department that.the Town should pay these bills.
AU=IARY -POLICE
At the close of the year, 1953, there were 150 uniformed members
of the Auxiliary ,Police Force.
In June, 1953, -the Watertown Auxiliary Police Force offered their
services to the authorities in the Worcester Disaster Area and remained
on stand-by status until the area was no longer in a "state of emerg-
ency". During the emergency, a detail of three Auxiliary Police Officers
went to Worcester with the auxiliary lighting unit of the Watertown
Fire Department. On July 8th and 9th the Auxiliary Police Force col-
lected $600,00 for the Tornado Relief Fund.
On October 11th a special detail of Auxiliary men performed traffic
duty during the Oil Industries Parade. Later in the month, on October
17th, they assisted the regular force in handling the traffic attendant
upon the celebration of the 10M Anniversary of the 'Watertown High
School.
On Hallowe'en eighty-five (85) -Auxiliary Officers reported for duty
and were assigned to strategic posts throughout the town.
On November 10th a delegation of ten (10) men went to Newton
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to attend a lecture given by F.B.I. :Agent Thomas McLaughlin on the
subject of "Security Enforcement".
Eighty (80) members of the Auxiliary responded to a public Air
Raid Test in the Town of Needham on November 9th.
During Christmas week, December 16th to 23rd, seventy-flvve (75)
Auxiliary Officers reported for street duty and were of great assistance
in handling the holiday traffic problem.
Two members of the Auxiliary Force are assigned to handle the
-traffic detail at St. James' Armenian Church each Sunday.
During the year the members of the Auxiliary Fbrce compiled a
total of 4,150 hours on street duty. In,addition to this, the Administrative
section of the Force worked a total of 1200 man hours.
The members of the Auxiliary Police Force have displayed an
excellent spirit in attending their classes and carrying out their assign-
ments. Always willing to assist and cooperate with the regular force,
they are to be commended for the excellent work which they have
accomplished.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we wish to thank the Justices of the Superior and
District Courts, .the Clerks of same, the District Attorney and his
assistants, the Honorable Board of Selectmen, members of the Finance
Committee, other Town Officers, and the many .public-spirited citizens
who have cooperated with this department during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES M. IGOE
Chief of Police
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
For the first time in a number of years the Board of Assessors
was able to set a tax rate substantially lower than the previous year
and, in fact, was the first substantial reduction in the last ten years.
This was done in spite of the continued rise in the cost of government
and was the result of careful work on the paxt of the Board of Assessors
and also of .the Town Meeting in making appropriations for the year.
Most towns and cities have had continued rise in rates and many
have had "across the board" rises in valuations. We have felt, however,
that real estate has borne and is still bearing more than its share of
the general expense in the United States and should not be further
burdened. Of course, it should be obvious to all that with more than
9,000 pieces of property assessed in Watertown, -there must be some
adjustments made each year to correct inequities in valuations.
The Board of Assessors wish to acknowledge the fine cooperation
of our office personnel and also that of the varius Town Departments
with which our department works from day to day.
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Following is a summary of the State and County .taxes and -valua-
tions for the year:
Total appropriations and available funds $5,278,626.26
Deficits in overlay for 1949-1950 1,017.38
Total State and County taxes and
underestimates 482,277.81
1953 Overlay 74,388.09
Gross amount to be raised $5836,309.54
Total estimated receipts and available funds 2,757,09628
Net amount to be raised by taxation $3,079,213.26
Valuations
Bldgs. exclusive of land $52,442,870.00
Land exclusive of bldgs 11,210,450.00
$63,653,320.00
Personal property 4,529,565.00
Total valuation $68,182,885.00
Additional Assessments
Real estate 200.00
Personal property 6,200.00
Total valuation including
additional assessments _$68,189,285.00
Increase in evaluation of real estate
including additional assessments $ 1,554,175.00
Increase in valuation of personal
property including ,additional assessments 314,705.00
Total increase in valuation $ 1,868,880.00
Total Poll Tax Abatements
For the year 1953 $ 4,256.00
For the year 1952 14.00
$ 4,270.00
Total Real Estate Abatements
For the year 1953 $ 31,763.20
For the year 1952 607.84
For the year 1949 261.38
$ 32,632.42
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Total Personal Property Abatements
For the year 1953 $ 4,495.68
For the year 1952 190.24
$ 4,685.92
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Total valuation of Motor Vehicle $ 6,238,360.00
Total Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise Abatements
For the year 1953 $ 14,893.14
For the year 1952 3,860.87
$ 18,754.01
Respectfully submitted
RONALD M. STONE, Chairman
Ai4ayn.r:w D. BRADFORD
J. MALCOLM w ru i iv z z
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
January 13, 1954
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
In conformance with Chapter 3, Section 2 of the Town By-Laws
kindly accept herewith my annual report for the Year ending December
31, 1953.
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
In the matter of Old Age Assistance it can be assumed that the
Department had a very successful year inasmuch as I requested
approximately $34,000.00 Iess for 1953 than I did for 1952 and our total
expenditure finally for the Year 1953 was $511,752.88 or only .015 in
excess of the -anticipated amount.
The fact that our expenditures so closely paralleled our appropria-
tion signifies that all of the areas that fluctuated our costs, remained
within the bounds anticipated making further comment superfluous.
My statistical report submitted with my 1953 budget and figures on
Page 1 submitted with my 1954 report allow any perusal of money
activities in 1953.
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AID TO Lp&rraL.ewi 1 GFIILDREN
In computing the budget for 1953 it was assumed that the trend
in this category might well continue during the Year. As may be
observed through the statistical data in my report our expenditures
decreased by .233 and our case load decreased by .083 resulting in
a saving of $21,274.00 in 1952. A study of the factors involved in this
saving tends to show that:
1. The Federal Government increased iU monthly grant
figure $3.00 more for each child and $1.50 for each
eligible mother -thusly decreasing our annual costs
by approximately $5,500.00 to $6,000.00.
2. A study of other factors involved reveals that the
Survivors Insurance Benefits have increased and we
have more working children on our present case load
thereby reducing case costs and/or the case load.
It is very dubious that this Category will experience any great
change during -the ensuing Year. The Federal legislation for expansion
of the Old Age and Survivors Program seems only to include those who
are receiving Old Age Insurance Benefits. Therefore, I would conclude
at this point that it would be best that we allow for no increase or
decrease for 1954 and proceed on the basis of our 1953 case load and
costs. It must be remembered, however, that nothing remains static in
the administration of Public Assistance too long sand further appropria-
tions might well be necessary.
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
It appeared at the end of 1952 that this Category would continue
to grow due to the emphasis that was placed on rehabilitation and other
general services. The Statute too seemed to lend the impression that
the Program would be far more all inclusive but Departmental rule
(State Department of Public Welfare) has restricted the Statute to
the point that a good part of the true and original essence of the
Program has been stymied. The Medical Review Team of the State
Department, which must screen all cases where any questionable
diagnosis exists, is very stringent and requires great pertinency with
regard to medical data resulting in the rejection of many new applica-
tions for Disability Assistance and -the rejection of many old cases
at the time of re-examination. The result has been that instead of
experiencing an increase of 20% in our case load we actually had a
decrease—thus the wide variance in the appropriation requested and
the amount of money spent during 1953. This attitude and general
practice of the State Department has by necessity reflected itself to
a degree on our General Relief expenditures in that a portion of the
cases rejected by the State Department Medical Review Team had to
be aided from General Relief funds. Close observation of this area will
have to be maintained during 1954. Efforts will have to be at least
doubled in the ensuing year in this category in order to protect our
General Relief (Town Funds).
GENERAL RELIEF
In the matter of General Relief it appears at first glance that we
experienced the usual case load activity with its usual expenditures.
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Actually this was not so, however—had the same procedures and
Disability Assistance in 1953 as in 1952 our expenditures would have _
practice been maintained from a State level in the administration of
been less and our case load more static. Due to the aforementioned
factors in my Disability Assistance report the administration of General
Relief became a cumbersome process causing much manipulation be-
tween the two categories in an attempt to conserve Town monies when-
ever possible. If .the same attitude on the part of the State Department
continues it will naturally threaten our General Relief appropriation.
Regardless of this present situation, -I still would recommend the ap-
propriation of $47,000.00 for 1954, keeping in mind that more money
may be needed toward the end of the Year. It may be estimated
theoretically that a further appropriation or transfer would not exceed
$5,000.00 There is no complication in computing and/or controlling the
expenditures in this Category from a fiscal standpoint. The actfkities
are staid due to the fact that there is no Federal or State paaticipation.
A perusal of .the breakdown submitted with this 2eport will readily
acquaint the reader with all necessary information.
Hoping that -the above will be fully comprehensive to the Board I
remain
Very truly yours,
JOSEPH F. MURRAY
Welfare Agent
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Town Appropriation for 1953 300,000.00
Expended for 1953 299,556.10 299,566.10
Town Balance returned to Treasurer 443.90
Federal Balance 1/l/53 5,321.98
Federal Funds Received 1953 203,156.50
Transferred from A.D.C. Federal Funds 5,000.00
213,478.48
Expended for 1953 212,196.78 212,196.78
Total Expenditure for 1953 511,752.88
Federal Balance 1/12/54 1,281.70
Total Federal Funds for 1953 203,156.50
Total Received from State 208,001.76
Total Received from other Cities & Town 5,919.48
Recoveries from Estates 6,848.07
Total Received 423,925.81
cost to Town 87,827.07
AID TO CHILDREN
Town Appropriation for 1953 68,000.00
Expended for 1953 67,681.50 67,681.60
Town Balance returned to Treasurer 318.50
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Federal Balance 1-1-53 3,694.72
Federal Funds Received 1953 40,382.36
44,077.08
Expended for 1953 19,856.51 19,856.51
Transferred to O.A.A. Federal Aid 5,000.00
Federal Balance 1/12/54 19,220.56
Total Expenditure for 1953 87,538.01
Total Received from Federal 40,382.36
Total Received from State 30,794.29
Recoveries 1,224.08
Total Received 72,400.73 72,400.73
Cost to Town 15,13728
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Town Appropriation for 1953 60,000.00
Expended for 1953 59,942.15 59,942.15
Town Balance Returned to Treasurer 57.85
Federal Funds Received 1953 35,674.26
Expended for 1953 20,040.00 20,040.00
Federal Balance 1/12/54 15,634.26
Total Expenditure for 1953 79,982.15
Total Received from Federal 35,674.26
Total Received from State 33,992.81
Total Received 69,667.07 69,667.07
Cost to Town 10,315.08
GENERAL RELIEF
Town Appropriation for 1953 50,000.00
Expended for 1953 47,620.65 47,620.65
Actual Aid 38,427.81
Other Cities & Towns 9,192.84
Town Balance Returned to Treasurer 2,379.35
Received from other Cities & Towns 1,225.90
Total Received from State 8,198.43
Total Received 9,424.33 9,424.33
Cost to Town 38,196.32
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
I respectfully submit the following report relative to the collection
of taxes, assessments, motor vehicle excises and water charges for the
year 1953.
1953 Real Estate Taxes
Commitment June 22, 1953 $2,862,423.49
Commitment December 17, 1953 8.96
Refunds 10,215.32
To be refunded 138.88 $2,872,786.65
,Paid to Treasurer $2,779,317.18
Abatements 31,539.20
Credit by Tax Titles 4,576.32 $2,815,432.70
Balance January 1, 1954 $ 57,353.95
1953 Personal Taxes
Commitment June 22, 1953 $ 202,924.52
Commitment December 30, 1953 277.76
Refunds 510.26 $ 203,712.54
Paid to Treasurer $ 192,586.18
Abatements 4,495.68 $ 197,081.66
Balance January 1, 1954 $ 6,630.68
1953 Poll Taxes
Commitment Mauch 12, 1953 $ 1,936.00
Commitment April 1, 1953 22,502.00
Commitment May 19, 1953 182.00
Commitment December 30, 1953 48.00
Refunds 12.00 $ 24,680.00
Paid to Treasurer $ 20,308.00
Abatements 4,256.00 $ 24,564.00
Balance January 1, 1954 $ 116.00
1953 Motor Vehicle Excises
Commitment April 16, 1953 $ 65,844.01
Commitment May 1, 1953 30,627.90
Commitment June 8, 1953 59,587.23
Commitment July 8, 1953 43,671.41
Commitment Auguest 28, 1953 24,766.36
Commitment September 25, 1953 10,234.60
Commitment December 2, 1953 16,198.84
Commitment December 18, 1953 26,892.65
Commitment December 30, 1953 2,910.00
Refunds 5,369.56
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To be refunded 232.13 $ 286,334.69
Paid to Treasurer $ 238,169.48
Abatements 14,893.14 $ 253,062.62
Balance January 1, 1954 $ 33,272.07
1952 Real Estate Taxes
Balance January 1, 1953 $ 69,504.58
Refunds 556.80 $ 70,061.38
Paid to Treasurer $ 65,608.38
Abatements 607.84
Credit ,by Tax Titles 3,846.16 $ 70,061.38
Balance January 1, 1954 .00
1952 Personal Taxes
Balance January 1, 1953 $ 5,675.30 $ 5,675.30
Paid to Treasurer 5,485.06
Abatements 190.24 $ 5,675.30
Balance January 1, 1954 .00
1952 Poll Taxes
Balance January 1, 1953 $ 26.00
Refunds 2.00 $ 28.00
Paid to Treasurer $ 14.00
Abatements $ 14.00 $ 28.00
Balance January 1, 1954 .00
1952 Motor Vehicle Excises
Balance January 1, 1953 $ 18,157.70
Commitment January 14, 1953 10,796.33
Commitment January 21, 1953 8,190.06
Commitment January 27, 1953 4,625.12
Commitment February 9, 1953 378.08
Commitment March 26, 1953 3.85
Refunds 819.04
Adjustment 11.26 $ 42,981.44
Paid to Treasurer $ 39,120.57
Abatements 3,860.87 $ 42,981.44
Balance January 1, 1954 .00
1951 Motor Vehicle Excises
Balance January 1, 1953 $ 49.20 $ 49.20
Paid to Treasurer $ 49.20 $ 49.20
Balance January 1, 1954 $ .00
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Water Charges
Balance January 1, 1953 $ 15,796.39
Commitments 259,457.24
Refunds 675.33
To be refunded 20.34 $ 275.949.30
Paid to Treasurer $ 257,079.52
Abatements 424.24
Adjustment 1.80 $ 257,505.56
Balance January 1, 1954 $ 18,443.74
TOTAL PAYMENTS TO TREASURER
BY COLLECTOR OF TAXES
1953 Real Estate Taxes $2,779,317.18
Interest $ 538.74
1953 Personal Taxes 192,586.18
Interest 44.57
1953 Poll Taxes 20,308.00
Interest 6.40
1953 Motor Vehicle Excises 238,169.48
Interest 148.30
1952 Real Estate Taxes 65,608.38
Interest 1,164.19
1952 Personal Taxes 5,485.06
Interest 101.70
1952 Poll Taxes 14.00
Interest .18
1952 Motor Vehicle Excises 39,120.57
Interest 119.89
1951 Motor Vehicle Excises 49.20
$3,340,658.05
Receipts from Total Interest 2,123.97
Receipts from Costs 1,411.40
Receipts from Statements of Lien 776.00
Receipts from Unapportioned Sidewalk Assessments
paid in advance 1,680.05
Receipts from Unapportioned Street Assessments
paid in advance 2,774.33
Receipts from Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments
paid in advance 532.04
Receipts from Apportioned Street Assessments
paid in advance 3,065.48
Receipts from Interest on Assessments
paid in advance 20.06
Receipts from Water Charges 257,079.52
Receipts from Motor Vehicle Excise-paid after Abatement 2.81
Total Paid to Treasurer during 1953 $3,610,123.71
JOHN J. KENNEDY
Collector of Taxes
Approved: December 31, 1953
W. W. NORCROSS, JR.,
Auditor
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REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT
The highlight of the 1953 season was the successful negotiation
with the authorities of Rosary Academy for the use of a portion of
land within the grounds for a "Tot Lot".
Six baseball fields and the tennis court received an oil treatment
which meant no watering had -to be done all summer.
The Park Department accepted the ruling of the Town Counsel
that Irving Park could not be used for playground purposes.
A new Little League Diamond was constructed at Victory Field.
A four foot fence completely surrounded the 'ball field.
In the first phase of a long range program to fence in our play
areas—Victory Field was completed this year. Future plans can for
the fencing in of the West End and Bemis Playgrounds. These fences
will provide safety for the younger children.
A Tennis School sponsored by the Park Department proved to be
a great success, under the supervision of Mr. John Koumjian, Tennis
Coach at the Watertown High School.
The Park Department met with Selectmen, Rep. Earle Tyler and
a representative from the M.D.C. with the result that two "Tot Lots"
and a wading pool may be built in 1954 on the Charles River Boulevard.
Twenty shade trees were planted at the Bemis and the Dominic
Filipello Playgrounds.
The fence surrounding Victory Field was completely painted.
The fence and 20 posts surrounding the tennis courts were replaced
and painted.
A new three ton Gallion Roller was purchased by the department
which replaced a roller that had been in operation Orer 20 years.
Plans have been made to construct a Tot Lot at ,the Coolidge
Playground.
An article has been inserted in the warrant asking for an ap-
propriation to carry on this work.
The Playgrounds featured a stage show put on by the Children
Theatre Stagemobile. They present "Jack and the Beanstalk". The
show attracted 500 children.
Featured on the playgrounds this summer ,was a Fire Prevention
Week and Accident Prevention Week, carried on in co-operation with
the Fire and Police Departments. Posters were made by the children,
and prizes were awarded by the Departments to the winners.
Freak Day, Parents Day, Indian Day, Pet Show, Picnics, and Field
Trips were other features on the playgrounds.
Each week over 500 children participated in .the summer program.
This was a decided increase over last year's attendance.
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We want to thank Mr. Prank Peros and Miss Doris McGregor for
a fine summer program. We also wish to thank W. Dwyer and his men
for their fine co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
John J. Mantenuto, Chairman
Wayne E. 'Eaton, Clerk
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Gentlemen:-
The following report relating to work done and money expended
by this department for the year ending December 31, 1953 is respectfully
submitted.
HIGHWAY APPROPRIATIONS
Pay rolls $378,522.00
Highway Overtime 5,000.00
Highway Maintenance 20,000.00
General Maintenance 32,024.30
Highway Vacations 20,128.00
Highway Office 300.00
Highway Superintendent 6,000.00
Highway Asst. Superintendent 5,050.00
Supervisor of Foremen 4,600.00
Working foreman carpenter 3,940.00
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Senior Clerk 2,460.00
Highway Equipment 20,000.00
Highway Transportation 250.00
Highway Garage Repairs 1,500.00
Highway Fire Extinguishers 480.00
Highway Dump Special 1,200.00
Snow & Ice (Materials) 15,000.00
Snow & Ice (Overtime & Trucking) 18,000.00
Chapter 90 Construction
Appropriated by Town $11,000.00
Rec'd from State & County 26,085.21
37,08521
Sewer Construction 7,800.00
Sewer Maintenance 4,000.00
Sidewalk Construction 8,000.00
Sidewalk Maintenance 4,500.00
Ashes & Papers 3,000.00
Garbage 2,500.00
Betterments 17,500.00
Drainage 31,550.00
$653,369.51
Total Expenditures 606,472.39
Balance $46,897.12
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PERSONNEL
Entered Town
Name Employ Retired
Corrazzini, John April 5, 1928 September 1, 1953
Dwyer, John April 9, 1928 April 1, 1953
Frissora, Henry July 1, 1911 April 1, 1953
Pallone, Dominic May 5, 1938 May 1, 1953
Reilly, Thomas June 5, 1929 November 30, 1953
CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION
Expenditures
Street From To Cost
Mt. Auburn Street School Street Lloyd Rd. $28,960.72
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
Expenditures
Carpentry work—Civil Defense $ 96•48
Cleaning catch basins 5,933.11
Common Street Widening 343.11
Cutting and repairing grass borders 775.72
Dog Pound Repairs 328.24
Excavating for Wire Department 676.92
Legion Home Driveway 506.95
Medical services 30.00
Painting garage windows and doors 436.97
Patching streets 6,894.78
Repairing and painting fences 921.98
Repairs to Bridge Street Bridge 13.63
Repairs to Grove Street. Bridge 214.33
Repairs to Patten Street Bridge 21.37
Repairs to Waverley Avenue Bridge 214.91
Repairs to Whites Avenue Bridge 24.32
Street Cleaning 24,759.08
Street Painting, street and tra>hc signs, also
painting and repairing signs 14,782.61
Surface treating and seal coating streets 18,343.52
$75,318.08
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Expenditures
Blacksmith $ 1,406.01
Carpenter 984.21
Expressing and freight 4328
Equipment repairs and suplies 43519.79
Fuel Oil 3009.52
Garage janitors 8101.62
Garage repairs and supplies 3402.23
Gasoline clerk 2685.58
Hardware supplies 1171.67
Illuminating gas service 142.23
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Lighting garage 1398.81
Medical services 85.00
Motor Equipment Maintenance Foreman 3600.80
Storekeeper 3293.36
Timekeeper 3225.44
Watchmen 10311.48
Water service 53.90
$86,434.93
NEW EQUIPMENT
Expenditures
Advertising $ 3.50
Chevrolet Sedan 1,584.33
1 Buffalo drilling mwljine 502.47
3 Ford trucks 17,278.00
Tires for new trucks (spares) 501.36
$19,869.66
HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION
Expenditures
Thomas V. Dwyer, Superintendent $ 125.00
Philip Hesston, Timekeeper 125.00
$ 250.00
GARAGE REPAIRS
Expenditures
Repairs to Municipal Garage $ 1,500.00
HIGHWAY FIRE EXTINGUMBIMS
Expenditures
Fire Extinguishers $ 410.85
HIGHWAY DUMP ►SIPEOIAL
Expenditures
Excavation and backfilling of water mains and
hydrants at Bemis Dump $ 869.96
HIGHWAY .yui-'r�n,u�i �YJruv i
Expenditures
Salaryy of !ftom,as V. Dwyer $ 6,000.00
HIGHWAY AsSMSTANT
Expenditures
Salary of E. Harold Johnson $ 5,050.00
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HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR OF FORELUEN
Expenditures
Salary of John Hopkins $ 4,600.00
HIGHWAY WORKING CARPENTER FOREMAN
Expenditures
Salary of Charles Shutt $ 3,940.00
HIGHWAY CLERKS
Expenditures
Salary of Esther L. Regan $ 2,980.00
Salary of Frances E. Bianconi 2,460.00
$ 5,440.00
HIGHWAY VACATIONS
Expenditures
Vacations to employees $18,686.82
HIGHWAY OFFICE
Expenditures
Advertising $ 11.00
Office supplies 38.76
Printing 227.99
Subscriptions, dues etc. 3.00
Typewriter seilvice 18.80
$ 299.55
SNOW & ICE
Expenditures
Advertising $ 2.50
Equipment hire 6,208.18
Epuipment repairs and supplies 10,785.85
Meteorologist service 366.00
Salt 2,985.64
Sand 1,726.62
Sanding pay rolls 2831.97
Snow removal pay rolls 10,605.44
Telephone service 47.20
$35,559.40
ASHES & PAPERS
Expenditures
Cleaning and leveling dumps $ 7,416.89
Collecting 84,447.03
Gasoline 2,876.34
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Printing 51.60
Water service 23.52
$94,815.38
GARBAGE
Expenditures
Advertising $ 2.50
Collecting 63,689.92
Gairbage pails 549.00
Gasoline 1,921.82
Water service 24.64
$66,187.88
BETTERMENTS
Expenditures
Street From To Cost
Bradshaw St. Westminster Ave. Edenfleld Ave. $6,666.56
Edenfleld Ave. Orchard St. Bradshaw St.
Edenfleld Ave. 350 ft. north from 2,833.53
accepted part
Buick Street Acton St. Bridge Street 3,715.32
Highland Ave. East of Emerson Rd. Stuart St. 7,527.89
Partridge St. North of Andrew St. Highland Ave.
$20,743.30
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
Expenditures
Asphalt walks $ 3,034.58
Common Street Widening 1,882.11
Granolithic walks 13,908.19
Setting curbing 862.39
$19,687.27
SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE
Expenditures
Asphalt walks and borders repaired $14,643.95
Granolithic walks repaired 5,289.18
Loaming grass borders 856.50
Setting and removing curbing 1,226.62
$22,016.25
DRAINAGE
Expenditures
Acton Street $ 789.28
Arlington & Crawford Streets Easement 12.00
Arlington Street at Sawins Pong 4,520.55
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Bailey Avenue 2,023.51
Bradshaw St. & Edenfleld Ave. 5,621.23
Brookline .Street 4,554.55
Buick Street 3,196.35
Chapman Street 593.68
Coolidge Hill Road 817.50
Drain repairs 4,020.39
iGiar_t Avenue 108.72
HH'igltland Avenue 758.70
Madison Avenue 1,445.28
North Watertown Drain 16,979.39
Partridge Street 1,090.36
Patching drain ditches 210.41
Pleasant Street opposite Howard Street 494.24
$47,236.14
SEWER, CONSTRUC1rION
Expenditures
Bennett Street $ 708.85
Carey Avenue 282.59
Madison Avenue 1,666.50
Main Street 128.72
Michael Avenue 778.53
Morrison Road 1,345.69
Patching sewer ditches 389.32
Rose Avenue 2,277.62
Sewer repairs 630.39
Webster Street 1,189.89
$ 9,398.10
SEWER MAINTENANCE
Expenditures
Cleaning siphons $ 237.19
House connections 18,421.90
Sewers repaired 317.48
Stoppages 14,221.53
$33,198.10
I wish to extent} my sincere thanks to the Board of Selectmen,
officials and members of other town departments, and to the personnel
in the +,Highway Department for :their cooperation in the administration
of this department for the year ending December 31, 1953.
Respectfully submitted
THOMAS V. j..*vv rrm.
Superintendent of Highways
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1953
Organization of the Health Department
Board of Health
JOHN A. LORING, Chairman
Louis MASTRANGELo, M. D., Secretary
RicHARD JUSKALIAN, Military Substitute
Health Officer
JOHN A. COLBERT
Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation
EDWARD L. MAURER
Superintendent of Cemeteries
ALFRED MININcLm
Physicians under the Health Department
EDWARD J. KELLY, M. D.
Health Inspector
PAUL F. MURRAY
School.Dentists
MAX ZELERMYER, D. M. D.
PHILIP D. FANTAsiA, D. D. S.
Principal Clerk
ALICE K. FARNHAM
Junior Clerk
MARIE V. ToMASELLI
Public Health Nurses
IRENE K. DRummEY, R. N.
RITA L. VAHEY, R. N.
Dental Hygienist
JANET D. LITTLE
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Watertown:
The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for
.the year 1953:
The Board organized as follows:
John A. Loring, Chairman
Louis Mastrangelo, M. D., Secretary
Richard Juskalian, Military Substitute for Peter F. Titus, M. D.
The year 1953 showed a marked decrease in the number of reporbed
Contagious Diseases, from 1272 for 1952 to 677 in 1953. The decrease
in cases of German Measles was very notable, 320 cases of German
Measles having been reported in 1952, as against 9 in 1953, and 479
cases of Measles in 1952, with 8 in 1953. Mumps ,increased from 69 cases
in 1952 to 85 cases in 1953. Chicken pox increased from 193 oases in
1952 to 344 cases in 1953. Also, Scarlet Fever increased from 23 cases
in 1952 to 37 cases in 1953. 1n 1953, in the late fall, 7 asses of Bacillary
Dysentery were reported, cases of this disease also occurring in other
parts of the state. In December of 1953, 3 cases of Infectious Hepatitis
were reported, this disease also being reported in many other com-
munities. Otherwise, the figures remained fairly static for the two years.
Total Health Department appropriations were $50.930.00, of which
$46,413.52 was expended; the sum of $4,516.48 was returned to the
Treasurer. The Department also received $4059.18 in reimbursements
and fees, which reduced-the net cost to the Town of the Health Depart-
ment, to $41,454.34 or a total per capita cost of $1.07673, which is com-
parable to a State and National recommendation of $2.50 per capita.
,In the latter part of the year the complete Health Regulations,
with the exception of Plumbing, have been revised and: brought up to
dame, in an attempt to have the standards of the Health Department
meet the minimum requirements advocated by the State Department
of Public Health.
As time goes on, it is realized that a greater effort on the parrt of
the Health Department will be required to educate the personnel of
restaurants and other establishments to meet the maximum standards
created by these regulations.
The Board wishes to sincerely thank the members of the staff,
the Doctors and Nurses of the area, and also the Town, County and
State Departments and Officials who have been most cooperative with
the Department during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
John A. Loring, Chairman
Louis Mastrangelo, M. D.
Richard Juskalian
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER
To the Board of Health of Watertown:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December
31, 1953:
FINANCIAL REPORT
Appropriations:
General Administration $29,230.00
Contagious Diseases 15,000.00
Dental Clinic 5,200.00
Mosquito Control 1,500.00 $50.930.00
Expenditures:
General Administration $29,221.52
Contagious Diseases 10,530.05
Dental Clinic 5,161.95
Mosquito Control 1,500.00
$46,413.52
Unexpended (Returned to Treasurer) 4,516.48 $50,930.00
Reimbursements during 1953, exclusive of
Cemetery:
Licenses (Inc. Plumbing, $1,232.00) $ 1,465.00
Dental Clinic 7.75
Reimbursements 3,486.43 4,959.18
Net Cost to Town $41,454.34
Net Cost per Capita 1.07673
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES 1953
Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May June July Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Tot.
Chicken Pox 66 54 52 65 37 17 1 2 2 7 41 344
Dysentery:
Bacillary 1 3 2 1 7
German Measles 1 7 1 9
Hepsrtitis, Infectious 3 3
Measles 1 1 1 2 1 2 8
Meningitis:
Other 1 1
Mumps 7 8 7 6 5 8 1 2 1 4 16 20 85
Poliomyelitis:
Paralytic 1 1 2
Non-paralytic 1 1 1 3
Salmononellosis 1 1 2
Scarlet Fever 8 6 3 3 1 4 1 6 3 2 37
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Tuberculosis:
Pulmonary 1 1 3 1 1 3 10
Other 1 1 1 1 4
Whooping Cough 1 2 3 2 2 10
Dog Bite 7 4 6 13 23 21 13 15 16 12 7 13 150
Cat Bite 2 2
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
The year 1953 showed a substantial decrease in the number of
reported Contagious Diseases, dropping from 1272 in 1952 to 677 in 1953,
and in order to focus attention on the so-called cycle of childhood
and other very important diseases, I present herewith a tabulation
of the incidence of them for the past four years:
1950 1951 1952 1953
Anterior Poliomyelitis 1 4 3 5
Diphtheria 0 0 1 0
Measles 264 55 479 8
Mumps 177 270 69 85
Scarlet Fever 165 46 23 37
Whooping Cough 114 6 34 10
Tuberculosis 17 it 15 14
From the above, it will be noted that there was a slight increase
in the number of cases of Scarlet Fever reported over 1952, with a
great decrease in Measles. There were no cases of diphtheria, and the
incidence of Tuberculosis and Poliomyelitis remains fairly constant.
During the year the Department has carried on its program of
supervision and -follow-up of Contagious Diseases and provided School
Nursing Service to the children of Watertown not covered by other
agencies. The Dental Clinic has functioned successfully in the examina-
tion of children in all schools and has treated those needing Dental care
in the lower grades.
In June, on the 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th, Dr. John J. Murphy conducted
a successful Dog Clinic with the assistance of the Nurses of the
Department and other members, with a total of 606 dogs vaccinated.
It is very important that every dog in town should be vaccinated
each year.
During 1953, all complaints were given proper consideration and
acted upon by the Inspectors and Health Officer with prosecution.
During the course of routine inspections of food establishments, one
flagrant violation of health regulations was reported and prosecuted
successfully.
The Department laboratory has again received State approval and
the following reports of Ibe Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation and
Health Inspeetar portrays the further progress of the Department in
the program of improved community health.
The Mosquito Control Project, under the direction of the State
Reclamation Board, has been enlarged and now covers eleven neighbor-
ing cities and towns. As Commissioner on this Board, I am pleased to
report that Watertown received fits full share of attention in the
alleviation of the mosquito. Ditches were drained and cleared and
over approximately 3,000 catch basins were sprayed three times in
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Watertown alone, and this same program by our neighbors, in addition
to the airplane spraying and hard coverage, has greatly reduced the
mosquito menace in this whole area.. Any citizen calling this office or
the central office of the project at Kirkland 7-6170 is assured that
any source of mosquito breeding will be treated promptly. The practice
of permitting cans, jars, old tires, or any pool of stagnant water around
any property, constitutes a most dangerous though innocent appearing
breeding place for mosquitoes and other pests.
As ;Health Officer, may I sincerely thank the members of the
Board, the Staff of the Department, and all the various Town, County
and State Departments and Officials for their most helpful cooperation
during 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. COLBERT,
Health Officer
By EDWARD L. 1VrAURER
Acting Health Officer
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DE=STS
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
Following is the report relatiNe to the amount of work completed
by the Dental Clinics, conducted in the public and parochial schools for
the year 1953:
Sittings (including examinations) 4248
Percentage (average) of pupils -having work in clinic 19%
Fillings 698
Extractions 58
Emergency Treatments 26
Prophylaxes 186
In 1953, it should be noted that due to the lazing of the Francis
School, we were unable to pay our customary visit to the Phillips and
Francis Schools, due to lack of space accomodation.
Since the requirements of the Dental Clinics have grown tremend-
ously, approximately 100%,in the last 15 years, may I submit the follow-
ing as regard the future of Watertown's needs dental wise.
We are proud, mind you, of our present program inasmuch as it
compares more than favorably with any communal endeavor of its
type of comparable size anywhere in the state. However, reluctant as
it may be, we are forced to admit our shortcomings as well. Our equip-
ment and facilities are disgracefully inadequate and obsolete and our
single clinic can no longer cope with the task which has grown huge
during the past few years. We must face the cold facts that the in-
creased population in Watertown's every sector is evidenced by the
current construction of two new primary schools which will be in use
come next fall, if not sooner. As in every other field, our requisites have
increased and improvements are obligatory if we are ,to render efficient
service dentally to our community.
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Progress demands some alterations at this time. A new clinic, in
addition to the present one, is our only solution. This must be manned
and equipped in a manner equal -to the one presently functioning. I
am certain that our old equipment must be replaced, as the present
twenty-five year old facilities fail to measure up to the standards set
forth by Dr. Wheelock of the State Department of Public Health.
Unlimited solutions and suggestions are available as to schedules,
functions and operations of the clinics and may be offered, but one
thing is definite, and that is this. The time and need for action is
ripe and is now at hand. Action rests with the Board of Health.
In conclusion, may I express sincerely my thanks, not only to the
members of the Board of Health, my colleagues, Dr. Fantasia and Mrs.
Little, for their pleasant association and efficient cooperation in making
the dental clinic the smoothly functioning machine that it is, but also,
let me not overlook -the friendly help of the school principals and
superiors, the school and health department nurses, which we have
always appreciated. The water and cemetery departments really deserve
a sincere thank you for their laborious efforts in our behalf, transport-
ing the heavy equipment through all types of weather and up many
stairways. Many, many thanks to them.
Hoping for beneficial expansion and the continuance of your co-
operation, without which our past success would be nigh impossible,
this report for 1953 is.
Respectfully submitted,
MAX ZELERMYER, A.B. D.M.D.
Dental Clinic
Watertown Schools
REPORT OF THE HEALTH INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health:,
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my annual report as Health Inspector for the
year 1953:
Regular inspections were made of all premises where milk, cream
and other dairy products are processed, or stared for distribution.
Vehicles used for transportation of milk, cream and other dairy products
in the Town of Watertown were also inspected regularly.
In regard to the food•sanitation program, exclusive of milk, cream
and other dairy sa-nitation, routine inspections were also made of
eating and drinking, manufacturing, processing and storage establish-
ments. Special investigations, and follow up inspections, of a sanitary
nature were made as'circumstances required.
Considerable time was spent, during the year and particularly
during the month of December, working on the Tevision of the Depart-
ment Regulations, with the Acting Health Officer, Mr. Edwaad L. Maurer.
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A number of general complaints and nuisances were investigated
with satisfactory results.
The laboratory continues to adhere -to the standards of the Mass-
achusetts Department of Public Health and the American Public Health
Association.
The laboratory has again received the approval certificate of the
State Department of Public Health. The State Department Certificate
of Approval is awaxded each year only after the laboratory has ac-
curately identified and analyzed specimens submitted to it by the State
Department and has been checked on equipment and procedures.
During the year, 517 physical inspections were made pertaining to
milk, dairy and general food sar_itatiom
In the laboratory 1884 tests were made on 628 samples; other
tests were made when indicated.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL F. MURRAY
Health Inspector
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES
To the Board of Health:
Dear Sir:
The report of the Superintendent of Cemeteries for the year ending
December 31, 1953 is herewith submitted:
Total Appropriations (Regular) $22,280.00
Total Expended 21,945.58
Balance Returned 334.42
Paid to Treasurer for Interments and Charges 4,900.02
Paid to Treasurer for Sale of Lots 3,933.00
Paid to Treasurer for Perpetual Care 5,869.50
Interest to Treasurer for Perpetual Care 2,649.16
(Withdrawn in 1953 for 1952)
Interments in Common Street Cemetery 3
Interments in Ridgelawn Cemetery 96
Cremations in Common Street Cemetery 6
Cremations in Ridgelawn Cemetery 3
Included are 1 Welfare and 2 Bureau of Old Age
Assistance
Lots sold at Ridgelawn:
Single Graves 13
Two-grave Lots 26
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Three-grave Lots 12
Five-grave Lots 4
Infants' Graves 4
Foundations placed for Monuments and Markers 66
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED MININCLERI
Superintendent of Cemeteries
REPORT OF THE INSPBGMR OF
PLUMBING AND SANITATION
To the Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my annual report as Inspector of Plumbing and
Sanitation for the year 1953:
Ttiota,l amount of fees received for permits $1214.00
Total number of permits issued 484
Number of no-charge permits 64
Number of $2.00 permits 233
Number of $4.00 permits 187
Total number of fixtures installed (approx.) 1863
Total number of rough Inspections (approx.) 285
Total number of final inspections 418
Total number of permits issued and work not completed 19
This year, 1M1 recorded calls were made, of which 285 were official
rough inspections and water tests, and 418 were official final inspections.
The remaining 528 calls were preliminary inspections, layout work,
corrections, sanitary inspections and investigations of plumbing and
sanitary complaints.
Besides the time spent in the execution, of the above report and
all necessary keeping of records connected therewith, my hours we
taken up in consultation with plumbers,property owners, and tenants, in
laying out and correction of work, 'both in this office and on the jobs.
Sanitary inspections of taverns,restaurants, and other eating places,
were made, where the Health Inspector found faulty and dangerous
plumbing. Corrections were ordered and followed up. Thorough in-
vestigations were made of lodging houses, general complaints and
nuisances, with excellent results.
Considerable time was spent in attempting to fulfill the duties
of the Health Officer during his extended illness, while carrying on
my own office.
I wish :bo compliment and thank .the members of the Health De-
partment for their excellent help, particularly in assisting me in the
duties of the Health Officer and in completely revising all Health
Regulations, with the exception of plumbing.
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Also, my thanks -to-the ovarious other Town Departments that so
willingly cooperated with me throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
MWARD L. MAURER,
Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the By-Laws of the Town, I submit herewith
the report of the Board of Appeals for the year 1953.
Eighteen appeals were heard by the Board during the year. Some
of the matters were .minor requests for variances but several were of
a more serious nature and were opposed by neighbors and required
much time and effort as well as research on the part of the members
of the Board. It is the policy'of this Board .to treat all petitioners with
courtesy, fairness and understanding, because in most cases what may
appear to be a minor matter might very well be a matter of great
importance to the petitioner. Every .member of the Board has con-
sidered each case carefully and, rendered his decision after careful
examination into all the facts and evidence before the Board.
As each year passes members of the Board are acquiring valuable
experience because of their faithfulness in attending; meetings and
their interest in acquiring all .the knowledge possible concerning their
work. During the year members-'attended an all-day series of lectures
sponsored by the'Bar Association and brought back to the'Town much
useful information relative' tb the powers and duties of the Board
of Appeals.
There is a flee spirit of cooperation between members of the board
and between -the Board and the Inspector of Buildings and other Town
officials. The work of the Board Is. not too well known or understood
but it is a fact that this Board has within its hands the power to
preserve the healthy condition of our'Town, ant I am pleased to say
that my fellow members of the Board are completely qualified, con-
scientious, public-spirited citizens which indicates the exercise of
sound judgment on bhe part of the Board of Selectmen in their
appointments.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTIN.,V. TOMASSIAN, Chairman
Ronald M. Stone, Clerk
Maurice J. Carroll
ALTERNATES
J. Malcolm Whitney
Victor A. D'Andrea
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
FOR THE
YEAR LNG DEC'EMBEER 31, 1953
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
1952—1953
Charles T. Burke, Chairman
Arlyne F. Hassett, Secretary
Mary Barry Charles P. Eaton
Robert B. Chase Edmund P. Hickey
LIBRARSAN
Catharine M. Yerxa
LIBRARY STAFF AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1953
Mary C. Blake Circulation Librarian
Rase M. Brady Supervisor, Work wbth Children
Audrey Bryant Assistant, Work with Junlors,
East Branch
Dorothy Burgess Assistant, Main Library
Mary Elizabeth Connolly Assistant, North Branch
Charlotte Dupuis Assistant Cataloger, Main Library
Ruth L. Elphick Children's Librarian, East Branch
Mary V. Harney Assistant Librarian, East Branch
Pauline A. Hill Librarian, East Branch
Ethel M. Howard Librarians, West Branch
Roy Jensen Assistant, Main Library
Irene Lamprakis Assistant, Main Library
Natalie MacCurdy Children's Librarian, North Branch
Mary E. MacLeod Assistant, Main Library
Mary M. McNally Assistant Librarian and
Reference Librarian
lone Malloy Assist, Main Library
Lawrence H. Siegel Catalog Librarian
Eleanor Sullivan Assistant, Main Library
Esther E. Testa Librarian, North Branch
John D. Wicks Assistant, East Branch
PART-TIME WORKERS
Marilyn Altieri Cecilia Franchina
Denise Belisle Edith Harviland
Shirley Bonanno Johanna Pallotta
Carmine Camerato Ruth Pascoe
Patricia DeFlorio Mary Louise Shea
Daniel DiPieixantonio Marilyn Weddall
BUILDING CUS MINANS
Gerard Bloomer West Branch
John C. Carey Main Library
James A. Crowley East Branch
Bernard Mannix Main Library
William J. Mannis North Branch
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
OF THE WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Citizens of Watertown:
The Trustees wish to express their appreciation to the library
staff whose loyal support continues to pride the town with the highest
type of library service.
The Advisory Board on salary schedules recommended, and the 1953
town meeting voted, an increase in salary in the lower salaried positions.
While this scale places us more or less at the general level of this
area, a continuing shortage of trained library personnel and the fact
that library salaries in Massachusetts ere below those in many parts of
ithe country make the maintenance of a staff of the highest competence
a continuing difficulty.
We gratefully acknowledge receipt of the bequest of $500 from
the estate of Alice Capers to be used for the benefit of the West Branch
Library.
A review by the Trustees of the position of the West Branch
which has never attracted the patronage expected when it was estab-
lished resulted in a public hearing in June to discuss the activities
of this branch with the people of the community. More than 100 persons
attended ,the hearing and strong support of the branch was developed.
In response to suggestions and requests made at the hearing, a trial
of evening opening of this branch has been made, starting in September.
Results so far have been disappointing. Poor location is recognized as
a factor and request is being made of the town meeting this year for
improved lighting of the approach to the building.
The March town meeting appropriated $1,000 for preliminary plan-
ning of an addition to the Main Library. A Building Committee was
appointed and has engaged an architect who is at present preparing
a plan. It is expected that the Building Committee will have an article
in the warrant for the March meeting requesting an appropriation to
further this improvement. The objection raised at the last town meeting
to the location of the addition has been met. Further study of our
needs ,by an architect has resulted in the conclusion that the proposal
of the preliminary Wheeler Report was in some respects inadequate.
This fact, in combination with the change in location, will probably
result in a somewhat larger project than was anticipated last year.
Needless to say the Trustees hope that ,the town meeting wiL
provide funds this year to further this plan for the means to greatly
improve our library service.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES T. BIIRKE
Chairman
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
To the Trustees of the Watertown Free Public Library:
The 86th Annual Report of the Watertown Free Public Library
is herewith presented:
The year 1953 has seen the partial solving of one of the Library's
most pressing problems and one which affected all of its operations,
a Catalog Department,too small to handle the books and other materials
being purchased regularly.
As other reports have indicated, the small working power of this
Department involved staff members in other departments in cataloging.
Under such circumstances, the whole internal organization ,of the
Library suffered. Discrepancies of all kinds in the handling of; books
occurred, while the smooth and rapid flow of books to the.public was
seriously crippled.
Today, the Catalog Department has a professional Assistant Cat-
aloger and two non-professional Assistants, in addition to the Head
Cataloger, just three more staff than it 'had years ago when the Town
was small, one. library was in operation, and relatively few books
were purchased. Under this set-up;'the Department can handle the
complete cataloging of all adult books. It can classify all juvenile
books, assign subject headings for -the whole system, and make the
catalog cards for -the books purchased for the central Children's De-
partment. However, the Department still does not'have enough'man
power to type catalog cards fot`branch•oopies of juvenile nori-fiction,
and these will have to be done in branch buildings. Too much emphasis
cannot be given to this Department and the central role which it plays.
All other departments and all services are dependent on it. We must
strengthen it by the addition of at least one more non-professional
Assistant before it can be said that -the Department is operating with
reasonable efficiency.
During the summer, two special projects were completed which had
been hanging over the Department's head for several years. The class-
ification of all books in the Reference Department was.finished, and the
refiling of the public catalog in a straight alphabetical.arrangement was
finally completed also.
The minimum salary requirement in the employment of new person-
nel continued.to be a severe handicap in securing replacements in every
grade. Although last year's regrading of library positions was helpful
generally, the minimum salary requirement means that the Library
Is not in a position to pay for and to profit by previous' experience`and
advanced technical training. In other words, the Watertown Library
is providing experience for the inexperienced. If this situation continues
too long, it is bound to have a stultifying effect on the Library.
The year saw some turn-over in staff. Miss Mary MacLeod was
appointed a General Assistant, Main Library, to fill the position vacated
by Miss Janet O'Donnell in the Fall of 1952; Miss Mary Elizabeth
Connolly was appointed to the position of General Assistant, North
Branch Library, vacated by Miss Patricia Healy; Miss Audrey Bryant,
Simmons College Library School, to the position of Assistant, Work
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with Juniors, East Branch Library, vacated by Mrs. Cora Currie; Miss
Eleanor Sullivan, Emmanuel College, to the position of First Assistant,
Children's Department, Main Library, vacated by Mrs. Anne Diozzi;
Miss Ione Malloy, Emmanuel College, Ito (the position of First Assistant,
Circulation Department, Main Library, vacated by Mr. Richard Bodge.
Miss Charlotte Dupuis was appointed Assistant Cataloger and returned
to the Library from a year's leave of absence to attend Pratt Institute
Library•School. We are happy to have her back.
The staff was encouraged to develop professional affiliations and
to attend library meetings. Miss Yerxa continued to serve on the Town
Recreation -Survey Committee. She was ir%Wted to serve on the
Centennial Commission of the Boston Public Library, and was appointed
to the Nominating Committee of the Massachusetts Library Aid As-
sociation. Miss McNally served as a member of the Program Committee
of the Massachusetts Library Association, and Mrs. Ruth Elphick as
Secretary-Treasurer of the Charles River Library Club.
During the year, all .professional members attended one or more
meetings of the following oganizations: the New England Library
Association; the Massachusetts Library Association; -the Charles River
Library Club. In addition, Children's Librarians have gone to meetings
of the Round Table of Children's Librarians, and the Cataloger to
meetings of the Boston Regional Catalogers group. Your Librarian
served as a consultant in library finance at a state-wide meeting of
library trustees held by the State Library in Concord, New Hampshire.
Again this year, we were gratified than the Director of the Library
School, Simmons College, selected the Watertown Library as one of
the libraries to which he sent students for practice work in the spring.
Each staff member showed a whole-hearted interest in working with
the two students assigned to this Library, one of whom was a resident
of France and the other, Belmont, Massachusetts. We know the Library
profited from the experience, and I am sure the students did also.
In the fall, the Library was host to part of the graduate students of
the Library School. The Librarian and Department heads spoke .to the
group on various aspects of the Library and its services.
Books continued to advance in price during the year, but, for-
tunately, an increase in appropriation for !this item enabled the Library
to maintain its level of buying. The indications are ithat 'book and
periodical prices will continue to spiral upward in 1954, and more funds
will be needed to meet rising costs. A glance at the appended statistics
Will show .that our reorganized Catalog Department processed 2,525 new
books and 143 record albums during the year and withdrew the catalog
and shelf list cards for 1,420 obsolete books and books in bad physical
condition which the Librarian had withdrawn from the collection.
Again this year, our Children's Departments reported a marked
increase in the circulation of juvenile books. 135,777 books were cir-
culated in 1953 against 126,084 books in 1952, a gain of 7.14%. The
increasing use of Library facilities by children was the result of a care-
fully planned program of act°vities designed to attract children to our
libraries and to stimulate their interest in books and reading. In-
cluded in these activities were the Summer Reading Club held from
June 23 through August 28; a Book Week Program of exhibits, films,
story hours, and school classes visiting the Library; regular educational
film programs, with a total attendance of 5,430; 14 story hours with
a total attendance of 426. In addition, Children's Librarians visited and
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talked to 100 school classes, and 124 school classes visited the Library
for orientation. 5,322 books were assembled in small collections and
lent to 145 classrooms in 17 schools. This year, ithe Library cooperated
with the Park Department and -held three story hours on playgrounds.
Next year, it is hoped to expand this activity on a weekly basis. Special
assistance was given to leaders of Girl Scouts, and books were sent
to Camp Allbridge to which Watertown children go. Connection was
maintained with the Camp Fire Girls. Parents' Night was held at the
Main Library. Starting in the fall, Camp Fire Girls gave over 15 hours
of service to the Library, and groups became responsible for exhibits
at the Main Library.
It is a far more difficult business to stimulate adult reading interests
and to interest non-readers to take the first and necessary step, that
of coming to the Library at all. However, the Library staff has bent
every effort to -this end. Each week, publicity was sent to the news-
papers, including an annotated list of books called "The Readers' Note-
book." Fbr•the sixth year, the Library continued its radio program called
"Leaders Are Readers" over the Charles RWer Broadcasting Station.
(A list of participating guest speakers is appended.) Book talks were
given. A list of books purchased each month was prepared and lists
on special subjects compiled. Twelve civic and educational groups held
40 meetings in the Pratt Room. This brought hundreds of .people to
the Library, strengthened public relations and increased the use of
Library resources. The Watertown Art Association held several indoor
exhibits in the Library and an outdoor sidewalk exhibit on the Library
grounds on June 8th, in which the Town Wire Department cooperated
by stringing cables on which paintings could be hung. The exhibit
created •a tremendous amount of interest among the townspeople, and
automobile traffic frequently stopped to see what was going on. Atten-
tion was given to Library buildings to make them comfortable and
Inviting. Some painting was done either inside or outside of all build-
ings. Venetian blinds were bought for the North Branch and West
Branch, and a large floor fan procured for the Reference Room at
the Main Library, which has always been insufferably hot in the
summer.
For six weeks in the fall,-the Library sponsored a music appreciation
series called "How to Understand and Enjoy Music," in the Pratt Room
of the Main Library. Mr. John D. Wicks, a staff member, who has
received his Master's Degree in music from Harvard University, con-
ducted the series and used the Library's music equipment and record
albums in conjunction with his talks. The series was consistently well
attended.
In the fall, under the direction of Miss Mary McNally, Assistant
Librarian, the Library instituted a new film service—to local churches,
schools and organizations by serving with several other Eastern Mass-
achusetts libraries as a canter in the Library Preview Center Project.
This project is administered by the Film Council of America to give
community leaders the opporturdty of seeing, once a month, a wide
selection of good non- theatrical films of a cultural and informational
nature which their own organizations may be interested to use.
All the libraries arranged exhibits of books on special subjects and
changed these exhibits from time to time.
It is interesting to attempt some analysis of the use which adults
made of the Library.
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The music record collection, which now comprises 368 albums, has
-proved to be tremendously popular. In addition to their listening use
In the Pratt Room, the total circulation of these 368 albums for home
use was 2,618. Moreover, these albums, although small in number, were
not borrowed by a handful of people but were taken out on 327 in-
dividual borrowers' cards. The collection has attracted people who have
not used the Library for other services, and men rank high among its
patrons. As ithe collection grows, so will the number of borrowers.
Ten educational films on the use of the library were borrowed by,
the High School. 733 mounted pictures were borrowed by teachers
and students in 1953, a gain of 65% over 1952. Valuable pamphlet
material was made useful when two new vertical files were purchased
and much material which had been stored in boxes was organized for
use.
The Library's general reference service to adults was improved by
the necessary regulation that its rooms could not be used merely
as study halls by young people who were not using library materials
in any way.
Howdver, the most significant aspect for the Board to consider is
the borrowing of books for home use by adults. Again this year, there
was a loss in the circulation of fiction, a trend which has been apparent
for several years. This is due, as the Librarian's Report of 1950 in-
dicated, to an age of mass communication in which people find easy
outlets for their recreational needs in films, radio and television.
In fields other than recreation, these media do not compete so
successfully, as the public library is the only agency in the community
where both current information and the knowledge of the ages is
available in permanent form. But compete they do, to a degree, for in
an age when the *"daily newspaper and the magazine are delivered at
the door, and the radio and television may be enjoyed at home by
simply turning a knob," it is evident that the public library is operating
in a different world then the world in which it was organized.
In that world, public libraries were planned as storage houses of
books and there was little concern for their use. In today's world,
libraries are considered essential to the social, political and educational
welfare of the community, and library buildings are planned so that
books axe conveniently accessible to the reader.
I feel, members of the Board of Library Trustees, that the Library's
loyal staff has done a remarkable job in maintaining the circulation of
non-fiction at its present level when all the non-fiction in the Main
Library, old and new, is housed inaccessibly in the stacks, except for
a meagre 525 books, the maximum number which can be accommodated
in the present small reading room. Certainly, this is not a modern
method of merchandising.
When the addition to the building which the Board is requesting is
an actuality, we shall have several thousand books in the reading
room, and -the Library will see a tremendous upsurge in use by an
appreciative public. This is the experience of other good libraries.
It is not feasible to attempt to give individual thanks in this
report to the friends who gave 201 books -to the Library or to those
patrons who gave record albums. Our thanks go to them, however,
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and -to the Watertown Garden Club for the plants which decorated the
circulation desks during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the cooperation
of -the Watertown newspapers, the Charles River Broadcasting Station,
and various Town officials.
To the Board of Library Trustees, the Library staff, the building
custodians, I express sincere appreciation for their fine work and their
loyal support.
Respectfully submitted,
CATFIAR.INE M. YERXA
Librarian
*Leigh, The Public Library in, the United States, p. 28.
LEADERS ARE READERS
Speakers-1953
Radio Station WORE
January 15 Mr. Frank H. McGowan, President, Watertown Art
Association.
January 29 Miss Alice Cahill, Supervisor of Field Services, Division
of Library Extension, Massachusetts Department of
Education.
February 12 Mr. Sam Warner, Watertown Sun.
February 26 Miss Anne Gough, teacher, West Junior High School, and
co-supervisor of the, Watertown School Department
Recreation Program .
March 12 Miss Sylvia. Koose, Executive Director, Council for
Greater Boston Camp Fire Girls.
March 26 Mr. John D. Wicks, First Assistant, East Branch Library.
,Summer Intermission, April—September
October 15 Mr. Frederick S. Bacon, Senior Partner, Frederick S.
Bacon Laboratories, and President, Watertown Ro-
tary Club.
October 29 Mrs. Walter C. Everett, President, Watertown Girl Scout
Council.
November 12 Mr. George Lord, President, Watertown Parent-Teacher
Association Council.
December 10 Mr. Marlowe Kirkendall, Watertown, ,teacher of Color
Photography, Cambridge Center for Adult Education,
and employee of Ratheon Company.
STATISTICS
Name of Library Watertown Free Public Library
Town Watertown, Massachusetts
Name of Librarian Catherine M. Yerxa
Date of Founding 1868
Population served U.S. Census, 1950: 37,329
State Census, 1946: 37,438
Assessed valuation of town $68,182,885.00
Library -Appropriation per capita $2.91
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Terms of use Free for lending and reference
Number of agencies Main Library; 3 Branch Libraries
Number of days open during
the year 291%
Hours of lending:
Main Library 69 in winter; 60 in summer
East Branch 64 in winter; 55 in summer
North Branch 64 in winter; 55 in summer
West Branch 341,_- in winter; 31% in summer
CIRCULATION
Number of fiction lent for home use:
Adult Juvenile Total
Main Library 33,269 14,007 47,276
East Branch . .. . .. .. ........ .. 21,725 19,116 40,841
North Branch . . ... . .. .. ........ 17,929 15,577 33,506
West Branch . . . . . . .. . . . ..... 3,316 11,149 14,465
Schools .. ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... 12,385 12,385
Total .. . . . . .. .. . ........... ... 76,239 72,234 148,473
Number of non-fiction for home use:
Adult Juvenile Total
Main Library .. ... . ... . ....... 30,126 11,235 41,361
East Branch . . . . . . .... .... . ... . 16,285 15,496 31,781
North Branch . . . . . . . . . .. . . ... . . 9,205 12,060 21,265
West Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 1,847 8,294 10141
6chools . . .... .... .. 16,460 16,460
Total ... 57,463 63,545 121,006
Total number of volumes circulated: 133,702 135,777 269,479
Adult Juvenile Total
:Percentage of fiction . . .... ...... 55.0
Circulation per capita. . . . ... . ... 7.22
Number of pictures lent for
home use . .......... 733
Number of records lent for
home use .. . .. . ... ... .. 2618
Inter-library loan:
Volumes borrowed . . .. .. .. . . .. 254
Volumes lent ... . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. 83
BOOK STOCK
Adult Juvenile Total
Number of books, January 1, 1953 .. 89,361 27,763 1 17,12 4
Volumes added during ,the year . . 3,210 2,544. 5,754
New titles added (included in above) 1,996 529 2,525
Gifts (included in above) .. .. .... 196 5 201
Number of volumes lost
and withdrawn 687 733 1,420
Total dumber of volumes
December 31, 1953 . .............. 91,884 29,574 121,468
Volumes rebound 643
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MUSIC RECORDS
Number of music record albums, January 1, 1953 .. ...... ... . . . .. 225
Music record albums added during the yeax . . . .. . .... 143
Total number of music record albums December 31, 1953 . . ...... 368
REGISTRATION
Adult Juvenile Total
Number of borrowers registered
in 1953 2,167 1,= 3,480
Total number of registered
borrowers ............. ....... ... 6,123 3,963 10,086
STAFF
Number of full-time members, 7dnwy Service .... . ... .... . . .. 21
Number of full-Mime custodians ............ .. ... ... .............. 4
Total ..................... . ......................... ........ . ..... 25
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Receipts
Town Appropriation .......... ..................... ........ $108,651.00
Expenditures
*Books and periodicals ...... . ............. ........ .. ...... 13,210.67
Binding .... 1,907.67
Films . .. ...... ..... .. ..... ............... .... .. .. ...... 505.82
Records ...... .......... 684.75
Salaries
Library Service ................................. ........ 63,167.75
Custodians ........... ........................... ........ 11,815.41
Heat, light, water .......................... 4,427.06
Building maintenance and repair 5,239.57
Printing and supplies ......... ........ 3,374.38
Other maintenance .......... ...................... . .. 2,299.99
Expenditure from appropriation .................. ........ 106,633.07
Balance from appropriation .............................. 2,017.93
Total ... .......................................... .. ...... $108,651.00
Per capita expenditures (including funds) ...... ........ 2.86
Book fines returned to town treasurer ............ ........ 3,159.57
Books lost and paid for ..... ..................... . . ...... 92.04
Reserve postal cards .............................. ........ 40.44
Other .....................................................
6.60
Total amount returned to town treasurer ........ ........ 3,301.51
'See also amount expended from funds
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ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Balance Amount Balance
Jan. 1, 1953 Received Total Expended Jan. 1, 1954
Barry Fund $1,039.05 27.39 1,066.44 5.00 1,061.44
Charles Fund 235.36 6.21 241.57 241.57
McGuire Fund 1,013.82 26.33 1,040.15 26.74 1,013.41
Mead Fund 3,070.72 80.35 3,151.07 56.54 3,094.53
Pierce Fund 1,004.60 26.41 1,031.01 10.95 1,020.06
*Pratt Fund 450.00 450.00
Whitney Fund 335.20 8.85 344.05 344.05
*Under the supervision of specially appointed trustees
Annual Report
OF THE
AUDITOR
OF THE
Town of Watertown
FOR THE
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1953
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REPORT OF THE AUDITOR
I herewith present the annual report of the Financial Transactions
of the Town of Watertown for the year ending December 31, 1953.
While the Town of Watertown is still in good financial condition,
the balance in the Excess and Deficiency Account has shrunk from
$725,938.70 on December 31, 1952 to $519,086.77 on December 31, 1953.
This was partly caused by the use of $58,271.74 which was transferred
in the July meeting, in addition to the $363,000.00 which was trans-
ferred at the Annual Meeting. The Town Debt on December 31, 1953
was only $1,068,000.00 but at the present time has climbed to $1,668,000.00
due to the fact that $600,000.00 was borrowed for the addition to the
East Junior High School.
The Debt Service for the next few years will be substantially
more than it has been in the past few years. For 1954 it will be neces-
sary to appropriate $96,500.00 and 1955 $112,000.00 which is in contrast
to $50,000.00 in 1953. Some of this, to be sure, will be returned to the
Town under the School Loan Assistance Act.
The various funds in chaxge of the Town Treasurer, including
those belonging to the Trustees of the Public Library, have been ex-
amined and found correct. Periodical examinations of the Collector's
outstanding accounts have been made and checked against the con-
trolling accounts in my offloe, and they were in balance on December
31st.
I have verified the cash in the hands of both the Town Treasurer
and Town Collector.
Respectfully submitted,
W. W. Norcross, Jr.,
TOWN AUDITOR.
Watertown, Mass.
Then personally appeared the foregoing subscriber, William W.
Norcross, Jr., who made oath that the foregoing statements subscribed
by him are true.
GEORGE B. WELLMAN
Justice of the Peace.
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FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
Year ending December 31, 1953
RECEIPTS
TAXES:
Real Estate
1952 65,330.36
1953 2,768,795.26
Personal
1952 5,485.06
1953 192,586.18
Polls
1952 14.00
1953 20,308.00
Motor Excise
1951 49.20
1952 39,120.57
1953 238,204.14
From State
Income tax 308,031.95
Corporation tax 264,287.94
Meals tax 11,433.67
Special Assessments:
Moth .tax 2,212.00
Sidewalks
Added to ,tax bills 1,003.82
Paid in advance 532.04
Unapportioned 1,680.05
Streets
Added to tax bills 5,709.30
Paid in advance 3,065.48
Unapportioned 2,774.33 3,930,623.35
TAX TITLES 5,647.77
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
Highway Department 305.69
Weights & Measures 180.10
Health Department 3,486.43
Public Welfare:
General Relief 9,574.33
Disability Assistance 35,771.08
Aid Dependent Children 34,241.26
Old Age Assistance 214,515.49
.School Department 29.00
Cemetery Department 14,713.52
Water Rates 257,079.52 569,896.42
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FEDERAL AID FOR WELFARE 302,542.60
STATE & COUNTY AID FOR HIGHWAYS 26,085.21
LOANS
Anticipation of Revenue 800,000.00
School Buildings 768,000.00
WrERIM
Taxes 2,121.42
Special Assessments
Sidewalks added to TB 253.34
Streets added to TB 1,621.48
Unapportioned 20.06
Tax Titles 219.13
Accrued on bonds 746.67
School bonds 2,763.83
Trust Funds:
Potter Memo Gaffe Fund 4.01
Library Trust Funds 143.23
Cemetery P C Fund 2,649.16
Templeton Fund 225.00 10,767.33
MISCELLANEOUS:
Ash & Garbage tickets 601.00
Auditor—Return of check 23.23
Board of Appeals 215.00
Building permits 2,426.50
Collector, liens 776.00
Costs 1,413.95
Conscience Fund 2.00
Dog Licenses, Middlesex County 2,349.87
Fire Loss, Tractor 402.09
Garbage Contract 12,400.08
General Relief 16.71
Health, Licenses, etc. 1,472.75
Highway, Damages 118.80
Insurance, dividend 24.11
Library, fines 3,298.65
Miscellaneous 16.00
Police, Fines 1,561.60
Licenses & permits 527.50
Bicycle registrations 114.75
Damages 31.85
School Dept., Vocational 3,962.30
Sight-saving 1,379.54
Miscellaneous 1,066.37
Selectmen 37,237.00
Sewers 12,454.53
Sidewalks 941.90
Tax Title Releases 63.00
Telephone Commissions 218.04
180
Town Clerk 4,734.01
Town Hall, rent 720.00
Tree Dept., damage 15.00
Veterans' Benefits, State 27,550.32
Various 533.05
Veterans' Burials 125.00
War Allowances, State 601.00
Water Dept., damages 152.28
Watertown Housing,Authority 11,484.92
Weights & Measures 881.65
Wire Dept., permits 726.00
Damages 439.52 133,077.87
REFUNDS:
Finance Committee 47.00
Highway, Gen'l Maintenance 24.30
Public Welfare, Gen'l Relief 1,614.51
Disability Assistance 1,262.11
Aid Dependent Children 2,080.65
Old Age Assistance 6,501.42
OAA., Federal Aid 558.17
Purchase Dept., Revolving Fund 6,191.18
School Department
Teachers' Salaries 22.03
Books & Supplies 4.10
Trade School 188.00
Athletic Fund 14,914.69
Federal Lunch 48,429.91
Milk Fund 13,478.44
Town Hall, Maintenance 17.00
Treasurer 1.00
Veterans' Benefits 703.85
Office Expense 1.60
War Allowances 15.50
Water Department 144.50 96,199.96
VETTERANS' HOUSING FUND 18,937.50
DOG FUND 3,320.00
REHABILITATION FUND 41,728.26
SALE OF TOWN LAND 22,296.00
Tax Paid after Abatement 2.81
Deductions for Purchase of Bonds 19,957.58
Deductions for Federal Taxes 339,638.55
A D C Recoveries 1,224.08
O A A Recdveries 6,831.36
Premium Account 3,164.16
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 7,099,940.81
Balance, January 1, 1953 891,531A8
S 7,991,472.29
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PAYMENTS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Moderator 150.00
Selectmen's Department
Selectmen's Salaries 5,000.00
Confidential Clerk 550.00
Private Secretary 2,820.00
Out-of-State Travel 842.00
Contingent 1,217.32
Temporary Clerk 'hire 64.62
Advisory Board of Review 597.75
Auditor's Department
Auditor's Salary 6,800.00
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Senior Clerk 2,460•00
Contingent 1283.02
Out-of-State Travel 94.00
Treasurer's Department
Treasurer's Salary 5,800.00
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Senior Clerk 2,460.00
Senior Clerk 2,460.00
Junior Clerk 1,755.80
Contingent 1,586.85
Out-of-State Travel 75.00
Collector's Department
Collector's Salary 5,800.00
Deputy Collector 2,980.00
Deputy Collector 2,980.00
Senior Clerk 2,460.00
Senior Clerk 2,026.40
Contingent 1,790.79
Assessors' Department
Assessors' Salaries 6,592.52
Principal Clerk 2,990.00
Senior Clerk 2,460.00
Junior Clerk 2,100.00
Contingent 3,693.10
Appellate Tax Board 200.00
Finance Committee 940.61
Legal Services
Salary of Town Counsel 3,500.00
Contingent 1,689.15
Tax Title Releases 33.00
Zbwn Clerk's Department
Salary of Town Clerk 5,800.00
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Principal Clerk & Stenographer 2,980.00
Clerk 2,250.00
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Contingent 1,145.45
Out-of-State Travel 250.00
Purchasing Department
Salary of Agent 4,600.00
Junior Clerk 2,034.90
Contingent 748.47
Transportation 250.00
Revolving Fund 6,775.56
Engineering Department
Salary of Town Engineer 5,089.04
Civil Engineer—Grade 4 1,935.04
Civil Engineer—Grade 3 3,396.40
Civil Engineer---Grade 3 2,580.73
Sr. Engineering Aide—Grade 2 2,759.69
Sr. Engineering Aide—Grade 2 2,413.22
Jr. Engineering Aide—Grade 1 2,522.86
Jr. Engineering Aide--Grade 1 2,409.15
Jr. Engineering Aide—Grade 1 2,193.84
Contingent 1,594.22
New Beach Wagon 1,482.43
Munroe Calculator 697.50
Election Expense 8,204.18
Election Expense—"Special" 285.00
Registrars of Voters 1,200.00
Permanent Asst. Registrar 2,820.00
Listing Board 1,669.89
Town Hall Department
Senior Custodian 3,220.00
Junior Custodian 2,890.00
Telephone Operator 2,460.00
Relief Operator 766.00
Fuel 1,529.38
Overtime for Custodians 478.58
Light 1,868.81
Telephone 4,353.06
Painting 990.00
Maintenance 3,428.94
Planning Board 1.50
Board of Appeals 475.80
PROTECTION OF PERSONS . & PROPERTY
Police Department
Salary of Chief 5,800.00
Captains 9,856.03
Lieutenants 21,987.76
Sergeants 18,963.74
Patrolmen 172,335.81
Additional men 5,672.97
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Stenographer—Clerk (M) 3,450.00
Junior Clerk—Typist (F) 1,972.32
Clerk—Wagonman 3,450.00
Arribul. Drvr. & MEO Radio & Repr. man 3,450.00
Junior Custodian 2,980.00
Matron 650.00
Reserve men 3,551.25
School Tragic Supervisors 5,700.00
Contingent 14,349.62
Teletype 478.87
Uniforms 4,908.36
Uniforms for Trafi3c SupvrS. 155.00
Painting & Repairing Station 398.97
Transportation for Photographer 165.00
New Automobiles (3) 2,786.08
New Car (Panel Type) 3,162.17
Fire Department
Salary of Chief 5,800.00
Deputy Chiefs 5,874.35
Captains 18,009.67
Lieutenants 21,358.08
Mechanician 3,750.00
Permanent men 251,657.71
Contingent 14,923.31
New Hose 1,500.00
Uniforms 3,499.80
Painting & Repairs 499.31
Gutters—Station #2 300.00
Radio--Eng. #4 600.00
Room Equipment 396.50
Portable Lights 850.00
Alternators 795.20
Insp. of Buildings
Salary of Inspector 4,850.00
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Contingent 340.20
Transportation 360.00
Weights & Measures
Salary of Sealer 3,940.00
Contingent 542.64
Tree Warden
,Salary of Tree Warden 3,100.00
Salary of Clerk 1,490.00
Salary of Foreman 3,940.00
Labor 18,152.73
Extra Labor 865.84
Overtime Labor 499.98
Office Expense 299.73
Transportation 300.00
Materials & Expense 6,080.67
Repairs & Tires 399.36
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Wire Department
Superintendent's Salary 4,272.93
Principal Clerk 1,490.00
Extra Clerk 500.00
Labor 27,293.50
Materials & Expense 4,021.20
New Construction 1,828.11
Dog Officer
Salary of Dog Officer 600.00
Contingent 1,856.08
HEALTH & SANITATION
Health Department
Salary of Health Officer 5,500.00
Insp. of Plumbing & Sanitation 5,050.00
Health Inspector 3,900.00
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Junior Clerk 2,000.00
Nurses (2) 6,440.00
Dental Clinic 5,161.95
Contagious Diseases 10,530.05
Contingent 2,991.52
Mosquito Control 1,500.00
Transportation (Insp.) 360.00
Insp. of Animals 700.00
Sewer Department
Construction 4,049.28
Maintenance 3,985.69
Drainage 25,321.26
HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES
Highway Department
Salary of Superintendent 6,000.00
Asst. Superintendent 5,050.00
Supervisor of Foreman 4,600.00
Working Foreman (Carpenter) 3,940.00
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Senior Clerk 2,460.00
Office Expense 299.55
Transportation (Sept. & Timekeeper) 250.00
Labor 362,712.48
Overtime Labor 4,998.68
Vacations 18,612.42
Betterment Construction 14,103.95
Chapter 90 28,880.40
Maintenance 19,998.09
General Maintenance 32,023.52
New Equipment 19,869.66
Dump—"Special" 869.96
Snow & Ice—Materials 13,078.00
Snow & Ice—Overtime & Truck 13,295.50
Repairs to Garage 1,520.00
Fire Extinguishers 410.85
185
Garbage Disposal 2,497.96
Ashes & Paper 2,999.46
Street Lights 65,281.59
Sidewalk Department
Construction 7,113.08
Maintenance 4,498.26
CHARITIES & SOLDIERS' BENEFITS
Public Welfare
Social Workers 17,861.86
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Senior Clerk 2,460.00
Junior Clerk 2,100.00
Junior Clerk 1,384.90
Junior Clerk 1,854.24
Junior Clerk 1,480.55
Contingent 1,996.70
Auto Travel 1,810.92
New Typewriters 265.00
General Relief 49,235.16
Disability Assistance 61,204.26
Dis. Asst., Federal Aid 21,810.50
Aid Dependent Children 69,762.15
ADC—Federal Administration 8,644.00
ADC—Federal Aid 23,211.15
Old Age Assistance 306,057.52
OAA—Federal Administration 2,717.94
OAA—Federal Aid 212.940.93
Infirmary Department
Salary of Keeper 2,250.00
Housekeeper 2,100.00
Part-time Help 420.00
General Expense 6,064.31
Physicians 1,700.00
Veterans' Services
Salary of Agent 5,050.00
Investigator 3,300.00
Investigator (PT) 1,480.00
Principal Clerk 1,750.00
Senior Clerk 820.00
Junior Clerk (PT) 1,215.77
Office Expense 919.97
Oar Expense 825.00
Veterans' Benefits 52,824.57
War Allowance 124.00
SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES
School Department
General Control
Salary of Superintendent 8,200.00
Asst. Superintendent 7,100.00
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Clerks' Salaries 7,306.56
Attendance Officers 6,200.00
Expenses—Attend Officers 600.00
Office Expense 600.00
Auto Expense 600.00
Out-of-State Travel 151.23
Telephones 3,299.84
Instruction
Teachers' Salaries 930,365.16
Clerks' Salaries 21,351.53
Books & Supplies 37,994.48
Operation
Salaries 61,202.39
Supplies 4,999.27
Light&Power 14,994.65
Fuel 17,973.59
Halls 943.00
Maintenance 44,998.80
Capital Expense 21,293.64
Ground Improvement 12,497.00
New Equipment 3,987.03
Miscellaneous
Medical 'Salaries 12,149.68
Medical Supplies 375.56
Nurses' Cars 480.00
Evening School
Salaries 4,682.25
Supplies 398.62
Trade & Outside Tuition 9,560.49
New Beach Wagon 2,291.52
Transportation 7,488.79
Military Retirement Fund 140.00
Athletics—Insurance 3,500.00
Juvenile Recreation 8,983.95
Athletic Fund 24,847.63
Salaries 38,452.68
Federal Lunch Program 46,984.51
Milk Fund 13,002.82
Plans for East Jr. & Phillips School 10.72
Razing Francis School 4.75
Phillips School Addition 167,480.88
North Elementary School 235,165.47
East Jr. H. S. Addition 2,500.00
East Jr. H. S. Remodeling 12,026.59
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Public Library
Salaries 74,983.16
Books, Periodicals & Binding 16,308.91
Maintenance 15,341.00
Trust Fund Income 143.23
RECREATION
Park Department
Salary of Superintendent 3,580.00
Salary of Clerk 300.00
Transportation (Suet.) 300.00
Maintenance 8,370.02
Labor 17,994.06
Extra Labor 2,202.49
Playground Salaries 5,531.50
Tennis Instructor 100.00
Fences 2,273.50
Little Leagues 2,492.96
Fence—Rosary Academy 787.40
Equipment--Rosary Academy 689.29
Oiling Fields 973.46
Repair Old Building 700.00
Retaining Wall—How Park 600.00
Painting Victory Field Fence 1,667.50
New Power Roller 2,696.41
UNCLASSIFIED
Pensions 101,161.07
Annuities 9,417.25
Printing Town Reports 2,572.80
Contingent 2,507.18
Headquarters—Veterans'Organizations 4,580.00
Memorial Day 3,601.06
Insurance 11,657.64
Workmen's Compensation 9,749.49
Salary of Agent 1,100.00
Unpaid Bills 283.01
Eyeglasses for School Children 36.00
Contributory Retirement System 53,078.97
Civil Defense 9,712.46
Salary of Director 1,500.00
Junior Clerk & Typist 1,018.04
Fire Pumper 5,637.50
Incinerator Committee 12.50
Parking Area 1,600.00
American Legion Home Repairs 2,271.30
World War II Memorial Tablet 16.00
Historical Monuments & Stones 259.50
Revolutionary War Memorials 670.00
Execution 4,929.91
Cost of Living Allowance 268,069.23
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ENTERPRISES & CEMETERIES
Water Department
Salary of Superintendent 6,500.00
Asst. Superintendent 4,600.00
Registrar 3,940.00
Principal Clerk 2,980.00
Senior Clerk 2,460.80-
Junior Clerk 1,760.90
Meter Readers 9,576.08
Office Expense 2,418.03
Out-of-State Travel 100.00
Maintenance 12,403.13
Car Expense (Registrar) 300.00
Labor 54,042.99
Emergency Overtime 3,871.74
New House Services 3,993.14
New 5/8" meters 2,070.00
Construction & Reconstruction 17,284.66
Renewal of Services 1,450.32
Water Liens 140.64
Repairs & Painting 1,355.00
New Auto (Sept.) 1,789.75
New Typewriter 162.50
Cemetery Department
Salary Labor of -Superintendent3,210.24
16,783.26
Contingent 1,952.08
Repair & Replace Power Mower 460.94
INTEREST & TOWN DEBT
Interest 16,960.59
Town Debt 28,000.00
STATE & COUNTY TAXES
State Taxes & Assessments 287,855.23
County Tax 143,292.92
County T. B. Assessment 47,858.64
TRUST FUNDS
Deposited in Cemetery P. C. Fund 5,752.00
Trust ,Fund Income 225.00
REFUNDS
Taxes
Property 11,130.02
Personal 510.26
Polls 14.00
Motor Vehicle 6,521.47
Special Assessments 29.86
Water Rates 687.93
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DOG FUND 3,039.60
• PREMIUM ACCOUNT 1,954.16
PURCHASE OF BONDS 20,512.10
WITH-HOLDING TAX 336,372.92
TEMPORARY LOANS
Anticipation of Revenue 800,000.00
TOTAL PAYMENTS $ 6,789,989.96
Cash on hand, December 31, 1953 1,201,482.33
$ 7,991,472.29
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Moderator
Appropriation for 1953 150.00
Expenditures
Curran, John, salary 125.00
Russell, John M., salary 25.00 150.00
Selectmen's Department
Selectmen's Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 5,000.00
Expenditures
Applin, H. Herbert, Salary 1,500.00
Berry, Herbert O., salary 1,905.96
Papalia, Roy C., salary 1,594.04 5,000.00
Selectmen's Confidential Clerk
Appropriation for 1953 550.00
Expenditures
Hagopian, Robert C., salary 550.00
Selectmen's Confidential Secretary
Appropriation for 1953 2,820.00
Expenditures
Ellis, Beverly R., salary 2,820.00
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Selectmen's Temporary Clerk Hire
Appropriation for 1953 500.00 ,
Expenditures
Griffin, Mary A., Salary 64.62
Transferred to Revenue 435.38 500.00
Selectmen-Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 1,400.00
Expenditures
Applin, H. Herbert,.association dinners 8.00
Beal, H. Wendell, supplies--record books-
ledgers-etc. 10.25
Berry, H. Herbert, association meetings 48.00
Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., sports equipment 26.92
Comm. of Mass., Div. of Accts., commit. of assessors 36.24
Comm. of Maas., Sergt. of Arms, bulletin 10.00
Ellis, Beverly R., stamps-post cards 10.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 272.12
Hobbs & Warren Inc., forms 20.87
Horne & Co., H. S., legal record paper 19.90
Lawyers Cooperative Pub. Co., !book 1500
Massachusetts Selectmen's Assoc., dues 75.00
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supply Co., supplies 17.52
Middlesex County Selectmen's Assoc., dues 6.00
Mooney Card & Gift Shop, office supplies 3.95
Murray Co., John W., tele-rest-supplies 141.65
Papalia, Roy C., association meetings 52.34
Personal Flower Service, flowers 45.00
Pitcher & Company Inc., instal. acoustical treartment 252.00
Postmaster-Boston, registered letters,- 25.14
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 23.72
Universal Decorating Co., labor and.rental of deco. 35.00
Watertown Herald, advertising 29.30
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., bids 16.40
Watertown Upholstering Co., repairing furniture 17.00
Total Expenditures 1,217.32
Transferred to Revenue 182.68 1,400.00
Selectmen-Out of State Travel
Expenditures
Appropriation for 1953 1,500.00
Dwyer, Thomas V., convention expenses 325.00
Igoe, James M., convention expenses 200.00
McElroy, William C., convention expenses 317.00
Total Expenditures 842.00
Transferred to Revenue 658.00 1,500.00
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Advisory Board of Review=Printing
Appropriation for 1953 600.00
Expenditures
Evans Printing Service, printing 347.75
Hagopian, Robert C., services 250.00
Total Expenditures 597.75
Transferred -to Revenue 2.25 600.00
Auditor's Department
Auditor's Salary
Appropriation for 1953 5,800.00
Expenditures
Norcross, W. W. Jr., Salary 5,800.00
Auditor—Principal Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Cameron, Florence W., salary 2,980.00
Auditor—Senior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
Hetherington, Nora A., Salary 2,460.00
Auditor—Out of State Travel
Appropriation for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Norcross, W. W. Jr., convention expenses 94.00
Transferred -to Revenue 206.00 300.00
Auditor—Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 1,300.00
Expenditures
American City Magazine, subscription 8.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 48.91
Eaton Press, envelopes 17.65
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies—forms 588.70
Mass., Comm. of.,—Division of Accts., supplies 26.30
192
Mass. Municipal Auditors and Accountants
Assoc., dues 3.00
Municipal Finance Officers Assn. of U.S.
& Canada, dues 30.00
National Cash Register Co., ribbons
and maintenance 26.30
New England States & Municipal Off. Assoc., dues 2.00
Norcross, W. W. Jr., expenses—assoc. meetings
—postage advanced 92.28
Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 88.43
Standard Maintenance Co., maintenance typewriters 46.20
Simon & Schuster, tax diary 5.25
Watertown Herald, quarterly statements 100.00
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., quarterly statements 200.00
Total Expenditures 1,283.02
Transferred to Revenue 16.98 1,300.00
Treasurer's Department
Treasurer's Salary
Approp iation for 1953 5,800.00
Expenditures
Sheridan, James H., salary 5,800.00
Treasurer—Principal Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures ,
Walsh, Catharine, salary 2,980.00
Treasurer—Senior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
Holmes, Lillian S., salary 2,460.00
Treasurer—Senior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
McAuliffe, Alice, salary 2,460.00
Treasurer—Junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 1,800.00
Expenditures
Curtin, Shiela, salary 40.00
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Ritchie, Katherine L., salary 1,715.80
Total Expenditures 1,775.80
Transferred to Revenue 44.20 1,800.00
Treasurer—Contin;cnt
Appropriation for 1953 1,588.00
Refund 1.00 1,589.00
Expenditures
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., ribbons—
maintenance 41.76
Comm. of Mass., Division Acets. checks registered 17.88
Eaton Press Inc., printing 45.75
Eddie's Caster Service, service 9.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 24.50
Keefe, Mary G., bonds 20.00
Mass. Collector & Treasurer—Ass'n., dues 4.00
McGloin, Frank, services 10.00
Murphy, George T., bond 10.00
Murray Co., John W., office supplies. 270.45
National Cash Register Co., cleaning & oiling
adding Machine 5.40
New Eng. States & Municipal Fi_riance Officers
Ass'n, dues 1.00
New Eng. Towel Supply Co., towel supply 17.75
Oates, Edward -A., bonds 375.00
Personal Flower Service, laurel 5.25
Postmaster—Boston, envelopes 352.00
Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 108.34
Sheridan, James H., registered mail--certifications 131.71
Smith Co., Frederic B., withholding tax forms 38.96
Standard Maintenance Co., maintenance
Typewriters 20.80
Todd Co. Inc., ribbdns 56.30
Union Market National Bank, rent safe
deposit box 11.00
Watson, John B., services 10.00
Total Expenditures 1,586.85
Transferred to R'Vvenue 2.15 1,589.00
Treasurer—Out of State Travel
Appropriation for 1953 75.00
Expenditures
Sheridan, James H., convention expenses 75.00
Collector's Department
Salary of Collector
Appropriation for 1953 5,800.00
194
Expenditures
Kennedy, John J., salary 5,800.00
Collector—Salary of Deputy Collector
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Cuniff, F. Madeline, salary 2,980.00
Collector--Salary of Deputy Collector
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Dolan, Bessie, salary 2,980.00
Collector—Salary of Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
Callan, Helen, salary 2,460.00
Collector—Salary of Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1953 2,200.00
Expenditures
Ford, Helen, salary 1,646.40
Monahan, Laura, salary 380.00
Total Expenditures 2,026.40
Transferred to Revenue 173.60 2,200.00
Collector--Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 1,912.50
Expenditures
Burke, Edward J., collection for delinquent taxes 150.00
C. C. H. Products Co., tax book 3.00
Eaton Press Inc., supplies 84•50
Eddie's Caster Service, casters 18.00
Evans Printing Service, .printing 10.00
Hobbs & Warren Inc., forms 39.72
Horne & Co., H. S., cash sheets 68.00
International Business Machines Corp., service on
electric typewriter 6•04
Kennedy, John J., ntscelloneous expenses 92.06
Lindbladh Co., supplies 62.00
National Cash Register Co., maintenance adding
machine 40.00
195
O'Brion-Russell & Co., bonds 410.03
Postmaster—Boston, stamps 212.67
Purchasing—Town of Watertown supplies 92.52
Remington Rand Inc., cleaning and adjusting 5.95
Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter 382.50
Standaxd Maintenance Co., typewriters maintenance 28.80
Sun Publishing Co., subscription 20.00
Wilson-Hill Co., tax book 15.00
Total Expenditures 1,790.79
Transferred to Revenue 121.71 1,912.50
Assessors' Department
Assessors' Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 600.00
Expenditures
Bradford, Andrew D., salary 2,200.00
Gildea, James, salary 61.10
Stone, Ronald M., salary 2,200.00
Vahey, James J., salary 368.00
Whitney, Malcolm J., salary 1,763.42
Total Fxpenditures 6,592.52
Transferred to Revenue 7.48 6,600.00
Assessors Principal Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Kerivan, Helen Ford, salary 2,980.00
Assessors Senior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
Corbett, Barbara V., salary 2,460.00
Assessors' Department—junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,100.00
Expenditures
Curtin, Shiela C., salary 2,100.00
Assessors—Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 3,700.00
196
Expenditures
Ass'n. of Mass. Assessors'-dues 9.00
Bowen, Alma G., transfers-land court 174.90
Bradford, Andrew D., annual meeting 10.00
Canzanelh, Pericles., MD. services 15.00
Corbett, Barbara V., assoc. meetings 6.50
Curtin, Shiela C., assoc. meetings 6.50
Eaton Press Inc., printing 59.25
Hobbs & WwTen Inc., forms 166.34
Horne & Co., H. S., binding book 16.17
Keelox Mfg. Co., carbon 16.83
Lindbladh Co., Binding books 64.00
National Cash Register Co., ribbons 3.80
Pesce, Guy C., MD., services 15.00
Postmaster-Boston, envelopes and stamps 1,412.97-
Purchasing Town of Watertown, supplies 42.61
Real Estate Guide Inc., real estate guides 75.00
Smith Co., Frederic B., tax bills 1,260,78
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 28.20
Stone, Ronald M., use of car-meetings 220.55
Stoneham Independent Inc., supplies 4.00
Whitney, J. ,Malcolm, meetings 65.70
Wright, Edward F., Jr., posting notices 20.00
Total Expenditures 3,693.10
Transferred to Revenue 6.90 3300.00
Assessors--Appellate Tax Board
Appropriation for 1953 2,000.00
Balance brought forward 1,679.51 3,679.51
Expenditures
Leighton, Joseph C., appraisal & report 200.00
Balance carried forward 3,479.51 3,679.51
Finance Committee
Appropriation for 1953 11000.00
Refunds 47.00 1,047.00
Expenditures
Adden-Parker Clinch & Crimp, architect consulation 75.00
Assn. Town Finance Committees, dues 10.00
Evans Printing Service 313.99
Horne & Co., H. S., supplies 89.87
Norcross, W. W. Jr., services 300.00
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, duplicating paper 1.75
197
Robinson, Miles P., assooated Finance Committee
meetings 150.00
Total Expenditures 940.61
Transferred to Revenue 106.39 1,047.00
Legal Services Department
Salary of Town Counsel
Appropriation for 1953 3,500.00
Expenditures
Tyler, Earle S., salary 3,500.00
Legal Services---Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 3,000.00
Expenditures
Lawyers Co-op Pub. Co., books 30.00
Richardson Wolcott Tyler & Fassett Co., expenses 1,596.65
West Publishing Co., books 62.50
Total Expenditures 1,689.15
Transferred to Revenue 1,310.85 3,000.00
Legal Services—Tax Title Releases
Appropriation for 1953 33.00
Expenditures
Tyler, Earle S., releases 33.00
Town Clerk's Department
Salary of Town Clerk
Appropriation for 1953 6,800.00
Expenditures
Wellman, George B., salary 5,800.00
Town Clerk's Department—Principal Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Griffin, Mary, salary 2,980.00
Town Clerk's Department—Principal Clerk & Stenographer Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
198
Expenditures
Knell, Marjorie, salary 2,980.00
Town Clerk's Department—Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,250.00
Expenditures
Pascoe, Nancy, salary 2,250.00
Town Clerk's Department—Out-of-State Travel
Appropriation for 1953 250.00
Expenditures
Wellman, George B., convention expenses 250.00
Town Clerk's Department—Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 1,447.00
Expenditures
Beal, H. Wendell, book binding 74.75
Boston Distributing Co., town warrant distributing 115.83
Costello, Walter F., 1953 editon of laws 3.00
Eastern Engravers, etchings 9.20
Evans Printing Services 386.74
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 35.85
Johnson Co., Andrew T., planographs 29.20
Lama, Nicolo, services 5.00
LeFavor George E., bond—services 8.00
Litecontrol Corp., fixture 21.85
Manifold Supplies Co., ribbons 23.50
Mass. Town Clerk's Assoc., dues 5.00
Murray Co. Inc., John W.,office supplies 10.65
National Institute of Municipal Clerks, setivice charge 15.00
New Eng. Towel Supply Co., towel supply service 15.45
Nolan, Ralph E., services 3.00
Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 41.97
Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter 107.50
Shaw-Walker Co. guides 4.32
Standard Duplicating Mches Co., supplies 26.30
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 37.60
Todd Co. sei+vice to embossar 3.50
Towhill Co., James T., office supplies 62.57
Watertown Sun Co., advertising 16.00
Wellman, George B., miscellaneous expenses 73.67
Zaino, Albert, posting warrants 10.00
Total Expenditures 1,145.45
Transferred to Revenue 301.55 1,447.00
199
Purchasing Department—Salary of Agent
Appropriation for 1953 4,600.00
Expenditures
Oates, William F., salary 4,600.00
Purchasing Department—junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,100.00
Expenditures
Madden, Marie Barnes, Salary 795.90
Ryder,Phyllis A., salary 1,239.00
Total Expenditures 2,034.90
Transferred to Revenue 65.10 2,100.00
Purchasing Department—Contingent
Appmpriation for 1953 750.00
Expenditures
American School, book 3.50
Changing Times, subscription 6.00
Chilton Co., commerical caa journal 1.00
Consumer's Research, consumers bulletin 3.00
Eaton Press Inc., printing 86.50
Journal of Commerce, subscription 4.89
N.E.PA. Assoc. Inc., dues 48.50
Oates, William F., meetings 16.25
Purchasing Town of Watertown, supplies 67.23
Purchasing, subscription 13.54
Smith Co., Frederic B., purchase orders 370.66
Standard Duplicating Machine Co., cleaning—oiling
& adjusting 17.50
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 9.40
Watertown Letter Shop., mimeographing 110.50
Total Expenditures 748.47
Transferred to Revenue 1.53 750.00
Purchasing Department—Transportation (Agent)
Appropriation for 1953 250.00
Expenditures
Oates, William F., transportation 250.00
200
Purchasing Department—Revolving Fund
Balance brought forward 1,213.03
Received from various departments 6,191.18 7,404.21
Expenditures
Alexander Co., Louis A., lanterns 222.00
Barnet Co., James R., saws 19.75
Chase-Parkes & Co. Inc., hand saws—supplies 270.95
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 446.67
Pletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 224.27
Hobbs & Warren Inc., time books 111.83
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 2,321.00
Mearns Co. Inc., A. G., stools 1,067.51
Murray Co., John W., office supplies 506.69
O'Donnell Co. Inc., P. J., snow shovels -652.03
Pascoe Co., George T., office supplies 16.78
Shutt, George L., tires and tubes 517.10
Standard Auto Gear Co., auto parts 373.58
Towhill Co., James T., office supplies 25.40
Total Expenditures 6,775.56
Balance carried forward 628.65 7,404.21
Engineering Department
Salaries
Town Engineer Salary Grade 5
Appropriation for 1953 5,089.04
Expenditures
Sullivan, James H., salary 5,089.04
Engineering Department—Civil Engineer Grade 4
Appropriation for 1953 3,000.00,
Transferred Town Meeting 16.57 2,983.43
Expenditures
McGann, Martin H., Jr., salary 1,935.04 .
Transferred to Revenue 1,048.39 2,983.43
Engineering Department—Civil Engineer Grade 3
Appropriation for 1953 3,940.00
Expenditures
Hetherington, Walter, salary 3,396.40
Tramferred to Revenue 543.60 3,940.00
201
Engineering Department—Civil Engineer Grade 3
Appropriation for 1953 3,791.90
Expenditures
McGann, Martin H., Jr., salary 1,944.40
McHugh, Joseph P., salary 636.33
Engineering Department—Sr. Engineering Aide Grade 2
Total Expenditures 2,580.73
Transferred to Revenue 1,211.17 3,791.90
Appropriation for 1953 3,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 16.57 3,016.57
Expenditures
McHugh, Joseph P., salary 2,248.57
Powers, William J., salary 150.00
Rhodes, Austin D., salary 361.12
Total Expenditures 2,759.69
Transferred to Revenue 256.88 3,016.57
Engineering Department—Sr. Engineering Aide Grade 2
Appropriation for 1953 3,023.61
Expenditures
Coppola, Joseph A., salary 698.78
Nolan, Ralph E., salary 1,714.44
Total Expenditures 2,413.22
Transferred to Revenue 610.39 3,023.61
Engineering Department—Jr. Engineering Aide Grade 1
Appropriation for 1953 2,849.90
Expenditures
Cornick, Harry O., salary 2,127.68
Manno, Louis, salary 395.18
Total Expenditures 2,522.86
Transferred to Revenue 327.04 2,849.90
Engineering Department—Jr. Engineering Aide Grade 1
Appropriation for 1953 2,754.86
Expenditures
Rhodes, Austin D., salary 2,409.15
Transferred -to Revenue 345.71 2,754.86
202
Engineering Department-Jr. Engineering Aide Grade 1
Appropriation for 1953 2,850.00
Expenditures
Coppola, Joseph A., salary 2,193.84
Transferred to Revenue 656.16 2,850.00
Engineering Department-Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 1,600.00
Expenditures
Appel, Charles F.' MD., services 15.00
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 12.52
Berger& Sons Inc., C. L., adjusting & cleaning transit 71.25
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., Maintenance
adding machine 16.40
Carnes, Wm. W., photographs 9.00
Construction Methods & Equip. Co., subscription 4.00
Coolidge Paint & Supplies Co., supplies 28.45
Crowley Bros., Krylon 5.85
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 10.66
Eaton Press Inc., printing 9.10
Engineering News Record, subscription 12.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 7.10
Gatchell Glass Co., glass 10.84
Jenny Mfg. Co., gas 511.09
Johnson Co., Andrew T., rolls of paper-supplies 224.76
Land Court, filing 4.40
Mahady Co. E. F., belt 13.50
Makepeace, B. L., bob chains--supplies 122.02
Mass. Society of Professional Engineers, dues 15.00
Mastrangelo, Louis MD., services 15.00
Middlesex Registry of Deeds, prints 13.56
Mt. Auburn Motors, motor repair 88.60
Mooney Card & Gifu Shop., clips .80
Munroe Calculating Machine Co., renewal
maintenance 25.00
Murray Co. Inc., John W., drawing pencils 10.80
Puchasing Town of Watertown, supplies 147.54
Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 9.00
Sandi, Paul L. MD., services 10.00
Piccceri, Saverio, MD., services 19.00
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 18.00
Sullivan James H., miscellaneious expenses-
polaroid camera 131.48
Waterbown Herald, bids 2.50
Tonal Expenditures 1,594.22
Transferred to Revenue 5.78 1,600 00
Engineering Department-New Beach Wagon
Appropriation for 1953 1,750.00
203
Expenditures
Mt. Auburn Motors Inc.-new beach wagon 1,482.43
Transferred to Revenue 267.57 1,750.00
Engineering Department-Monroe Calculator
Appropriation for 1953 700.00
Expenditures
Monroe Calculating Machine Co., 697.50
Transferred to Revenue 2.50 700.00
Election Expense
Appropriation for 1953 6611.50
Transferred from Reserve 1600.00 8,211.50
Expenditures
Boston Distributing Service, distributing service
(warrants) 226.40
Eaton Press Inc., printing 2,338.75
Evans Printing Service, printing 286.11
Gleason, John, services 9.00
Horne & Co. Inc., H. S., office supplies 2.25
Lama, Nicolo, services 20.00
LeF'avor, George E., services 12.00
Little, Chester A., nomination papers 21.00
Manifold Supplies Co., typewriter ribbons 19.50
McGloin, Fhmk, services 15.50
New Eng. Towel Supply Co., towel supply service 1.15
Pay-Rolls, Registrations--cause election workers
various Persons 4,477.72
Postmaster-Boston, stamps 25.00
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 14.40
Royal Typewriter Co. Inc., ribbons 18.50
Shea, Charles, services 3.00
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 9.40
Tolman, R. Dexter, repairs on ballot boxes 15.50
Towhill Co., James T., office supplies 79.39
Tracy Chair co., table & chair rental 273.60
Watertown Herald, advertising 25.30
Wellman, George B., postage 1.71
White, Peter J., labor 282.00
Zaino, Albert, passing warrants 20.00
Zaino, Eva C., wrong time on election worker 7.00
Total Expenditures 8204.18
Transferred to Revenue 7.32 8211.50
204
Election Expense "Special"
Balance brought forward 286.50
Expenditures
Murray Co. Inc., John W., tate tables 285.00
Transferred to Revenue 1.50 286.50
Registrar of Voters—Registrars' Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 1,200.00
Expenditures
Galligan, Thomas J., salary 300.00
Harting, Herbert C., salary 300.00
Ohanian, Cyrus M., salary 300.00
Wellman, George B., salary 300.00 1,200.00
Registrar of Voters—Permanent Assistant Registrar Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,820.00
Expenditures
Hickey, Eleanor L., salary 2,820.00
Listing Board
Appropriation for 1953 1,672.20
Expenditures
Banton Blue Print Co., street listing Book 852.20
oommonwealth Secretarial Service, typing precinct
listing 292.68
Eddies Caster Service, casters 4.50
Evans Printing Service—printing 84.50
Gleason, Mary Callas, services 306.25
Hannon, Thomas J., services 10.00
Mooney Card & Gift Shop, supplies 6.76
Morris, Mary, services 10.00
Postmaster—Boston, post cards 30.00
Robley, G. H., gas 40.50
Tatberie, Jennie M., services 10.00
Thayer, Olive, services 10.00
Watertown Herald, advertising 12.50
Total Expenditures 1,669.89
Transferred to Revenue 2.31 1,672.20
Town Hall Department
Salary of Senior Custodian
Appropriation for 1953 3,220.00
205
Expenditures
Watson, John B., salary 3,220.00
Town Hall Department—Salary of Junior Custodian
Appropriation for 1953 2,690.00
Expenditures
McGloin, Francis P., salary 2,690.00
Town Hall Department--Overtime for Custodians
Appropriation for 1953 500.00
Expenditures
McGloin, Francis P., seivices 181.75
Watson, John B., services 296.83
Total Expenditures 478.58
Transferred to Revenue 21.42 500.00
Town Hall Department—Salary of Telephone Operator
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
Connors, Ann, salary 2,460.00
Town Hall—Relief Telephone Operator Salary
Appropriation for 1953 775.00
Expenditures
Connors, Ann, salary 2.00
Hassett, Mrs. Elizabeth, salary 596.00
Kavanaugh, Alice, salary 168.00
Total Expenditures 766.00
Transferred to Revenue 9.00 775.00
Town Hall Department—Fuel
Appropriation for 1953 1,700.00
Expenditures
Esso Standard Oil Co., oil 523.65
Snider Fuel Co., oil 1,005.73
Total Expenditures 1,529.38
Transferred to Revenue 170.62 1,700.00
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Town Hall Department—Painting
Appropriation for 1953 1,000.00
Expenditures
Hughes Construction Co., painting 745.00
Rooney, William J., painting 245.00
'fatal Expenditures 990.00
Transferred to Revenue 10.00 1,000.00
Town Hall Department—Light
Appropriation for 1953 1,900.00
Expenditures
Boston Edison Co., service 1,868.81
Transferred to Revenue 31.19 1,900.00
Town Hall—Department Telephone Watertown 4-8200
Appropriation for 1953 4,500.00
Expenditures
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Cb., service 4,353.06
Transferred to Revenue 146.94 4,500.00
Town Hall Department—Maintenance
Appropriation for 1953 3,500.00
Refund 17.00 3,517.00
Expenditures
Boston Cons. Gas. Co., service 58.52
Boston Filter Co. Inc., repairs on water cooler 19.43
Boston lanitors Supply Co., supplies 479.11
Brae Burn Nursery, seed—agrico—agronite 24.10
Campbell Hdwe. Co., supplies 14.25
Commonwealth of Mass., flags 8.78
Denman Rug Co., supplies 3.98
Di'Andrea, Leo, labor 1,045.00
Dolge Co., C. B., suppL'es 17.95
Eaton Press Inc., printing 29.75
Ecfie's Caster Service, casters 41.00
Electime Appliance Service, repairs to clocks 8.85
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 141.15
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 187.62
Industrial Electronics Corp., starters 29.40
Lawn Mower Grinding Co., mower grinding 6.00
Lewandos, cleaning drapes & covers 8.25
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 152.32
Massa & Sons, V., roof repaired 130.00
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New Eng. Industrial-chemicals 28.22
Newton Shade & Screen Co., shades 3.25
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 17.01
Northeast Oil Co., oil 108.80
Olsen, Ralph E., cleaning burners 50.00
Peterson Co., A. S., service call on pump 10.55
Petroleum Heat & Power Co., burner service 57.20
Purchasing-'Down of Wattertown-Supplies 15.80
Rochester Germicide Co., supplies 47.00
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 17.76
Sliney Co., John J., loam 20.58
Standard Window Cleaning Co., window cleaning 355.00
Stetson Co., M.D., cleaning supplies 112.08
Watertown Herald, painting bids 3.50
Watertown Upholstering Co., repair chair 17.00
White, Peter J., carpentering 106.25
Woolworth Co., F. W., ash trays 3.48
Zastrea, Harry, cleaning boilers 50.00
Total Expenditures 3,428.94
Transferred to Revenue 88.06 3,517.00
Planning Board
Appropriation for 1953 200.00
Expenditures
Watertown Letter Shop., typing 1.50
Transferred to Revenue 198.50 200.00
Board of Appeals
Appropriation for 1953 700.00
Expenditures
Corbett, Barbara V., registering mail 12.80
Curtin, Shiela, services 10.00
Kertvan, Helen F., services 150.00
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 3.50
Tomassian, Martin V., meetings and services 233.50
Watertown Herald, advertising 12.00
Watertown Sun, advertising 54.00
Total Expenditures 475.80
Transferred to Revenue 224.20 700.00
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PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY
Police Department
Chief's Salary
Appropriation for 1953 5,800.00
Expenditures
Igoe, James M., salary 5,800.00
Police Department—Salaries of Captains (2)
Appropriation for 1953 9,950.00
Expenditures
Igoe, John J., salary 4,806.03
Murray, Edward A., salary 5,050.00
Total Expenditures 9,856.03
Transferred ito R#venue 93.97 9,950.00
Police Department—Salaries of Lieutenants
Appropriation for 1953 21,987.76
Expenditures
Flaherty, Walter F., salary 4,158.65
Harrington, Joseph C., salary 4,526.85
Igoe, John J., salary 88.27
MacDonald, Herbert A., salary 4,455.34
McGeever, John F., salary 4,158.65
Norton, Edmund H., salary 4,600.00 21,987.76
Police Department—Salaries of Sergeants
Appropriation for 1953 18,963.74
Dxpenditures
Connors, Joseph B., salary 3,759.21
Flaherty, Walter F., salary 75.56
Galligan, Lawrence F., salary 3,802.11
Keefe, Richard H., salary 3,750.82
Lyons, Stephen F., salary 3,940.00
McElligott, James C., salary 3,560.48
McGeeVer, John F., salary 75.56 18,963.74
Police Department—Additional Men Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 7,100.00
Expenditures
Furdon, Thomas H., salary 1,923.79
Mankiewicz,V. John, salary 1,837.95
Viera, Joseph, salary 1,911.23
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Total Expenditures 5,672.97
Transferred -to Revenue 1,427.03 7,100.00
Police Department—Clerk-Stenographer Salary (Male)
Appropriation for 1953 3,450.00
Expenditures
Roche, Robert E., salary 3,450.00
Police Department—Junior Clerk-Typist Salary (F)
Appropriation for 1953 1,972.32
Expenditures
McDonnell, Julia M., salary 1,972.32
Police Department—Jr. Clerk & Wagonman Salary
Appropriation for 1953 . 3,450.00
Expenditures
Sheridan, Thomas F., salary 3,450.00
Police Department—Ambulance Driver & M. E. Repairman Salary
Appropriation for 1953 3,450.00
Expenditures
Ryder, Thomas, salary 3,450.00
Police Department—Junior Custodian Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Bloomer, Harold J., salary 2,980.00
Police Department—Salaries of Patrolmen
Appropriation for 1953 177,966.70
Expenditures
Bartley, Richard T., salary 3,450.00
Borden, Andrew Amos, salary 3,450.00
Boudakian, Armand, salary 3,450.00
Brady, John J., salary 3,405.82
Brown, Kenneth F., salary 3,342.45
Burke, James J., salary 3,450.00
Burke, Walter J., salary 3,450.00
Carnes, William W., salary 3,650.00
Carroll, Richard E., salary 657.12
Casey, Michael F., salary 3,450.00
Centola, Benedict J., salary 3,273.29
210
Chamberlin, James W., salary 3,450.00
Clinton, George M., salary 3,450.00
Cochrane, Joseph X., salary 3,450.00
Cullen, Thomas J., salary 3,450.00
Devlin, James D., salary 3,450.00
Egan, Fhvmcis D., salary 3,450.00
Farrell, George J., salary 3,450.00
Furdon, Thomas H., salary 931.00
Qarafalo, Francis A., salary 3,450.00
Gilfoil, Joseph H., salary 3,450.00
HaSord, John F., salary 3,126.00
Hanlon, John J., salary 3,450.00
Higgins, John A., salary 3,450.00
Igoe, Daniel E., salary 3,450.00
Iodice, Rudolph G., salary 244.27
Jennings, Thomas F., salary 3,450.00
Keefe, David F., salary 3,450.00
Kimball Russell J., salary 3,450.00
LaMorticelli, Dominic A., salary 3,345.89
Lockwood, James J., salary 3,342.45
Long, John •P., salary 3,450.00
Martin, Williani, salary 3.450.00
Maloney, Edward J., salary 3,450.00
Maloney, William A., salary 3,450.00
McCarthy, Francis J., salary 3,450.00
McElilgott, James E., salary 66.16
McHugh, Francis J., salary 3,304.79
McKenney, Harry J., salary 3,450.00
Munger, Walter T., salary 3,157.19
MunhaU, John H., salary 3,321.91
Murphy, Edward M., salary 3,450.00
Murphy, Sylvester P., salary 1,288.97
Papalia, John F., salary 3,243.50
Pouliot, Wilfred. J., salary 3,450.00
Reilly, James M., salary 3,450.00
Savage, Stewart E., salary 3,450.00
Shea, James P., salary 1,535.00
Shea, Wiliam J., salary 3,450.00
Sheehan, Joseph H., salary 3,450.00
Skuse, Donald A., salary 3,450.00
Todd, Donald R., salary 3,450.00
Walsh, John A.,salary 3,450.00
York, John J., salary 3,450.00
Zalenski, Alfred, salary 3,450.00
Total Expenditures 172,335.81
Transferred to Revenue 5,630.89 177,966.70
Police Department—Matron Salary
Appropriation for 1953 650.00
Expenditures
Mosma®, Eleanor, salary 650.00
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Police Department—Reserve Men
Appropriation for 1953 5,500.00
Expenditures
Furdan, Thomas H., salary 168.75
Gildea, Thomas V., salary 383.75
Mankiewicz, V. John, salary 621.25
Murphy, Sylvester P., salary 833.75
Sullivan, Edward P., salary 157.50
Viera, Joseph, salary 1,386.25
Total Expenditures 3,551.25
Transferred to Revenue 1,948.75 5,500.00
Police Department--School Traffic Supervisors Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 5,820.00
Expenditures
Bloomer, Harold J., salary 594.00
Brown, Joseph J., salary 600.00
Oahill, John F., salary 231.00
Hayes, Cornelius B., salary 591.00
Kennedy, Dennis, salary 600.00
Linehan, John, salary 600.00
McElhiney, Eldon E., salary 600.00
Nally, Patrick J., salary 600.00
Papandrea, Anthony, salary 345.00
Reardon, William, salary 459.00
Zaino, Albert, salary 480.00
Total Expenditures 5,700.00
Transferred to Revenue 120.00 5,820.00
Police Department—Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 13,500.00
Transferred from Reserve 850.00 14,350.00
Expenditures
American Auto Assoc., badges 14.66
Babylon, Harold J., Jr., radio repairs to car 49.40
Bargar Bros., wiping cloths 11.88
Batchelder Pontiac Co., auto repair 242.49
Beaudette & Co., service on rexograph 14.00
Belmont Herald, advertising 5.00
Boston Cons. Gas., Co., service 7.00
Boston Edison Co., service 764.03
Boston Filter Co., top for water cooler 6.00
Boston Janitors Supply Co., supplies 112.53
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Brady's Diner Inc., lunches 91.74
Buddy's Seat Covers-seat cover replaced 15.02
Circle Diner, dinners 35.21
Commonwealth of Mass., State Prison, bicycle-
plates 30.00
Commonwealth of Mass. Dept. of Public Safety,
licenses and permits 9.90
Comstock's Home Laundry, laundry 75.10
Coolidge Sq. Service, auto service 418.07
Coombs Motor Co., auto service 1,699.57
Costigan Co., John F., batteries 100.56
Crimson Camera., camera supplies 80.23
DeMambro Radio, vibrators-supplies 98.26
E. & J. Co., face mask-with cushion supplied 16.25
Eastern State Radio League, dues 5.00
Eastman Kodak Stores, film packs 23.32
Eaton Press, printing 266.20
Edison Co., Thomas A., medical gas 30.20
Electronics Communications, repairs 110.25
Evans Printing Service, printing 77.47
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 25.22
Fox Drug Co., prescriptions 5.85
Gamewell Co., register paper 69.71
Gatchell Glass Co., glass 7.07
General Electric Supply Co., electric supplies 12.00
Hamlin Moton Sales Co., motor ,e*4ce 10.35
Hinckley's Bicycle Shop, supports 1.00
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 166.45
Igoe, James M., conferences 39.50
International Ass'n. of Chiefs-dues 10.00
Kaufman, David, MD., services 20.00
Keefe, Richard H., expenses 55.00
Kelsoe Bros., painting radio mast 25.00
Kreem's Camera & Card Shop, office supplies 3.05
Lawyers Co-operative ,Publishing Co., book 7.50
Linsky & Bras., M., uniform supplies 121.85
Mass. Chiefs of Police Assoc., dues 5.00
Mass. Gas & Electric Supply Co., supplies 64.40
Mass. Safety Council, conference 6.00
McCarthy, Francis J., expenses 52.50
Meister, O. J., brackets 11.50
Messert, Bernard, MD., services 10.00
Metcalfe & Co., supplies 79.28
Middlsex Fuel Co., fuel 971.53
Mt. Auburn Hospital, x-ray 5.00
Murray, Edward A., expenses 14.00
National Tag & Label co., tags 170.21
New Eng. Assn of Chiefs--dues 5.00
New Eng. Police Revolver League, entries 25.00
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 2,242.68
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber-supplies 25.75
Northeast Oil Co., oil 205.80
Oppenheim, David J., MD., services 20.00
Overhead Door Sales Co., cable-repair 18.27
Perry's Lunch, lunches 31.55
Perlmutter, Samuel M., MD., services 5.00
Peter's Amoco Service, seWice .75
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Phillips Bros., auto service 22.25
,Picceri, Saverio, MD., services 15.00
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 771.89
Railway Express Agency, express 1.79
Rochelle's Inc., gloves 13.80
Shea, William J., postage 3.00
Shutt Inc., George L., repair-tires 50.20
Skuse, Donald A., expenses 40.00
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 3,379.44
Spadea Fingerprint Laboratory-fingerprint rollers 7.50
Standard Auto Gear Co., supplies 66.00
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 54.00
Standard Window Cleaning Co., window cleaning 149.50
Stetson Co., M.D., cleaning supplies 384.80
Streim, Benjamin, MD., services 5.00
Touzjian, Y. T., Md., services 13.00
Universal Decorating Co., black drapes 25.00
Walsh, John A., expenses 5.50
Waltham Lumber Co., lumber 19.52
Waltham Salesbook Co., quad sets 191.25
Water Department-Town of Watertown,
metered water 39.06
Watertown Auto Parts Co., supplies 9.50
Watertown Bindery, bookbinding 13.00
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 9.88
Watertown Sun, rubber stamps 13.33
Wentworth-Jennings Motor Co., services 33.04
York, Robert S., MD., services 30.00
Zeff Supply Co., photographic supplies 25.26
Total Expenditures 14,349.62
Transferred to Revenue .38 14,350.00
Police Department-Teletype
Appropriation for 1953 540.00
Expenditures
New Eng. Tel. &Tel. Co.,services 478.87
Transferred to Revenue 61.13 540.00
Police Department-Uniforms
Appropriation ibr 1953 4,930.00
Expenditures
Basch Cap Co., cap 3.25
Eastern Coat Mfg. Co., overooa.t-coat & trousers 128.00
Gibson Wear well Co., trousers 18.82
Golden Bell Cleansers, cleansing 2,29
Harris, Charles A., shirts--ties-rainoDats 513.61
Harry's Cleansing Shop, repair uniforms 49.50
Kondazian & Son, M. S., overcoats 256.75
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Leavitt Shirt Co., shirts 48.00
Linsky & Bros., M., uniforms 3,838.44
Otis Bros., shirts 49.70
Total Expenditures 4,908.36
Transferred to Revenue 21.64 4,930.00
Police Department Uniforms for Traffic Supervisors
Appropriation for 1953 155.00
Expenditures
Linsky Bros. Inc., M., uniforn&-supplies 155.00
Police Department—Painting & Repairing Station
Appropriation for 1953 400.00
Expenditures
Rooney, William J., painting 170.00
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 93.97
Watertown Upholstering Co., (venetian blinds 135.00
Total Expenditures 398.97
Transferred :to Revenue 1.03 400.00
Police Department—Transportation for Photographer
Appropriation for 1953 165.00
Expenditures
Carnes, William W., transportation 165.00
Police Department--New Automobiles
Appropriation for 1953 3,200.00
Expenditures
Babylon, Harold J., Jr., install radio-Tepair 30.00
Coombs Motor Co., new cars 2,593.52
Costigan Co., John F., auto service 162.56
Total Expenditures 2,786.08
Transferred of Revenue 413.02 3,200.00
New Car (Panel Type & Equipment)
Appropriation for 1953 3,400.00
Expenditures
Baubylon, Harold J., Jr., install radio 32.00
Champagne, Gilbert J., pillow splints with covers 30.00
Coombs Motor Co., car 1,690.40
Costigan & Co., John F., lights—siren 230.50
Derman Rug Co.,lineolium 10.22
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Edison Inc., Thomas A., medical gas 29.95
Electronics Communications, install radio 25.00
General Electric Co., radio 565.06
Gorham Fire Equipment Co. extinguisher—hand light28.21
Mahady Co., E. F., resuscitator---cot & supplies 520.83
Total Expenditures 3,162.17
Transferred to Revenue 237.83 3,400.00
Fire Department
Salary of Chief
Appropriation for 1953 5,800.00
Expenditures
McElroy, William C., salary 5,800.00
Deputy Chiefs Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 6,200.00
Transferred Town Meeting 273.75 5,92625
Expenditures
Devaney, John J., salary 3,128.05
Kimball, J. Allan, salary 2,746.30
Total Expenditures 5,874.35
Transferred to Revenue 51.90 5,92625
Fire Department—Salaries of Captains
Appropriation for 1953 18,200.00
Transferred Town Meetings 154.00 18,046.00
Expenditures
Conlon, Thomas C., salary 2,547.03
Costello, Jerome L., salary 4,600.00
Devaney, John J., salary 1,662.64
Gilfoil, George, salary 4,600.00
Murphy, Raymond, salary 4,600.00
Total Expenditures 18,009.67
Transferred to Revenue 36.33 18,046.00
Fire Department—Salaries of Lieutenants
Appropriation for 1953 22,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 523.31 21,476.69
Expenditures
Bythewood, Daniel H.,salary 3,940.00
Conlon, Thomas C., salary 1,572.15
Connors, Joseph P., salary 3,940.00
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Joyce, Thomas F., salary 3,940.00
Kelley, Edward F., salary 2,181.14
Kimaball, J. Allen, salary 1,422.51
Robbins, Benjamin F., Jr., salary 2,181.14
Starr, Walter C., salary 2,181.14
Total Expenditure 21,358.08
Transferred to Revenue 118.61 21,476.69
Fire Department—Salary of Mechanician
Appropriation for 1953 3,750.00
Expenditures
Higgins, Edmand, salary 3,750.00
Fire Department—Permanent Men Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 252,462.34
Transferred Town Meeting 298.79 252,163.65
Expenditures
Barnes, Joseph P., salary 3,450.00
Barry, William J., salary 3,450.00
Burgess, Arthur, salary 3,450.00
Burgess, Arthur J., salary 3,097.46
Callan, Francis J., salary 3,450.00
Callan, John E., salary 3,450.00
Camposano, Paul A., salary 3,450.00
Carney, Edward J., salary 3,223.29
Carney, Maurice R., salary 3,450.00
Clark, William J., salary 3,450.00
Devaney, James F., salary 3,450.00
Donnelly, Bernard P. salary 3,450.00
Eaton, Edward G., Jr.,salary 3,289.04
Ferolito, Rosario J., salary 3,211.31
Finnegan, James F., salary 3,450.00
Fournier, Philip D., salary 3,450.00
Fratto, Frank J., salary 3,290.41
Gacioch, Stanley B., salary 3,211.31
Gartland, Joseph E., salary 3,146.92
Gildea, John, salary 3,450.00
Glidden, William G., salary 3,450.00
Hopkins, John W., Jr., salary 3,211.31
Ingham, George D., salary 3,450.00
Kazanjian, Louis, salary 3,259.26
Kelley, Edward F., salary 1,376.24
Kelley, George, salary 3,209.90
Kelly, Joseph P., salary 3,219.90
Kirwin, Francis M., salary 3,450.00
Laughrea, Giles, salary 3,690.63
LeBlanc, Robert A., salary 3,279.40
Lord, J. Lawrence, salary 3,450.00
Maloney, James J., salary 3,450.00
Maloney, John J., salary 3,450.00
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Maloney, Thomas F., Jr., salary 3,450.00
Mann, Charles, salary 3,450.32
Mannix, Albert, salary 3,450.00
Marchant, Raymond R.,salary 3,211.31
McCaffrey, David A., salary 3,289.04
McCarthy, Joseph F., salary 3,450.00
McCarthy, William G., salary 3,450.00
McCurley, Thomas D., salary 3,379.11
McManus, Frank J., salary 3,211.31
Melanson, Ernest J., Jr., salary 3,450.00
Merullo, Eugene M., salary 3,460.00
Messina, John J., salary 3,450.00
Milmore, Frederick, salary 3,450.00
Milmore, John M., salary 3,211.31
Milmore, Stephen M., Jr., salary 3,450.00
Monahan, Robert F., salary 3,450.00
Morgan, Ernest W., salary 3,211.31
Misca, Eugene T., salary 3,211.31
Mulvahill, Thomas B., salary 3,450.00
Murphy, James T., salary 3,450.00
Murphy, Lucius P., salary 1,895.58
Murphy, Jermiah, salary 3,251.51
Murphy, Raymond A. Jr., salary 3,290.41
Nielsen, Bernard J., salary 3,450.00
Nixon, Samuel B., salary 3,289.04
O'Halloran, Edward J., salary' 1,294.93
O'Reilly, John M., salary 3,450.00
O'Reilly, Robert C., salary 1,777.63
Parrella, Alfred J., salary 3,290.41
Poirier, Robert A., salary 3.450.00
Powers, Richard J., salary 3,211.54
Quinn, Leo J., salary 3,211.54
Quirk, John P., salary 3,450.00
Robbins, Benjamin F., Jr., salary' 1,376.24
Robertson, Martin T., Jr., salary 3,290.41
Russo, Angelo D.', salary 3,168.49
Santoro, Joseph A., salary 176.93
Sheehan, Maurice J., salary 3,450.00
Starr, Walter C., salary 1,376.24
Sullivan, Daniel E., salary 3,211.31
Sullivan, John P., salary 3,450.00
Tatten, John R., salary 3,450.00
Vahey, John T., salary 3,450.00
Walton, Charles A., salary 3,450.00
Whittemore, Carroll, salary 3,450.00
Wiltshire, John F., salary 3,204.10
Total Expenditures 251,657.71
Transferred to Revenue 505.84 252,163.55
Fire Department Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 11500.00
Transferred Town Meeting 1:249.85
Transferred Reserve Fund 175.22 14,925.07
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Expenditures
A. & J. Auto •Ignition Co., starter--supplies 80.55
American LaFmnce Foamite Corp., parts for
booster pump--supplies 37.56
Appel, Charles F., MD., services 16.00
Babylon, Harold J., Jr., radio repair 20.00
Badger Fire Extinguisher Co., repair 3.08
Belmont Lawn Mower Shop., sharpening saws 5.00
Bert's Auto Radiator Service, weld gas tank 5.50
Boston Cons. Gas Co., service 40.38
Boston Edison Co., service 1,402.64
Boston Janitors Supply Co., janitor supplies 17.05
Boston Motor Paints Co., motor parts 6.15
Boston Speedometer Service, supplies 12.02
Cando Co. 'Inc., metal polish 8.10
Canzanelli, Pericles, Md., services 174.00
Clayton's Auto Glass Service, glass 19.10
Commonwealth of Mass., Division of Blind, brooms 40.50
Community MowerService, mower sharpened 3.00
Comstock's Home Laundry, laundry 1,210.05
Conroy, John J., radio installation 25.00
Consumers Union, subscription 8.50
Construction Machine Repair Co., truck rim 6.75
Cookson's Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 22.15
Coolidge Cleansers, cleaning 13.50
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 60.94
Coombs Motor Co., repairs 40.65
Crandon, John H., Md., services 13.00
Datto's Amoco Service, gas 1.62
DaPrato Co., A., crib figures 56.00
De Mambro Sound Equiu. Co., speaker 25.40
De Mambro Radio Supply Co., radio supplies 20.92
Derman Rug Co., metal facing 4.25
Doherty's Atlantic Station, gas 225
Doricon Distributors, supplies 64.84
Dunn's Drug Store, medical supplies 55.34
E. & J. Co., of New Eng., test bag for resuscitation 4.25
Eaton Press Inc., printing 275.33
Electronics Communications, frequency check 20.00
Edison Co., Thomas A., medical gas 245.90
Elliott Addressing Machine Co., repairing machine 36.50
Ellis Inc., auto parts 5.95
Equipment Rental Co., speedy spinner 6.90
Fire Chiefs' Club of Mass., dues 3.00
Fire Engineering, subscription 7.00
Fire Equipment Co., Inc., recharging 13.50
Flanagan, James E., tapper gong 15.00
Flasohner, Ira, Md., Services 20.00
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 88.50
Fox Drug Store, supplies 6.24
G. & S. Paper Co. Inc., paper supplies 13.50
Goodrow, P. W., supporter 15.50
Gorman, Eugene F., Md., services 70.50
Grant Co., W. T., oil cloth 5.20
Hamlin Motor Sales, nozzle 2.00
Hammet Co., J. L., table desk 11.70
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Hanflig, Samuel S., Md., services 20.00
Hathaway Bakeries Inc., donuts 8.40
Holmes, Joseph A., Md., services 125.00
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 6.22
Hyde, Joseph E., used typewriter 25.00
International Assoc., Fire Chiefs, dues 6.00
Jarvis Co., R. E., service on garden aid tractor 36.60
Jenney Mfg. Co., oil 19.70
Laughrea, Giles A., incidentals 37.50
Lawn Mower Grinding Co., mower grinding and
adjusting 4.00
Legasse Refrigeration Co., repair 51.73
Leonard Fuel Co., oil dry 7.00
Letzelter Bros., brake overhaul-service 243.80
Lexington St. Drug Co., support 8.00
Lewand'os, cleansing 3.00
Lindenmeyr & Sons, Henry, mystik tape supplies 9.02
Lyman Co., John R., cleaning cloths 181.02
M. & H. Tire Co., time-adjustiments 49.67
Mack Motor Truck Co., motor part 1.17
Manhattan Jewelers, Telechron clock 11.20
Mass., Commonwealth of. Dilrision of Blind, mops 27.00
Mass., Commonwealth of., Reformatory for
Women, sheets & pillow cases 169.22
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., light supplies 110.08
Mastrangelo, Louis, Md., services 9.00
Maxim Motor Co., swedge turrets-parts-overhaul 1,155.87
McCarthy Co., Justin A., Adapter gas masks
with speaking diaphragm 370.85
McLeod & Moynihan, lumber 8.44
Metcalfe & Co., supplies 274.28
Metropolitan Service Inc., radio service 18.10
Middlesex Fuel Co., oil 2,505.31
Mine Safety Appliance Co., carbon
monoxide ,tester 145.91
Mooney Card Shop., supplies 16.20
Mt. Auburn Hospital, care--exrays 134.00
National Fire Protection Assoc., dues 12.50
New Eng. Asso. of Fire Chiefs, dues 3.00
New Eng. Fire Equip. & Service, brackets 24.50
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 850.90
Newton Awning Co. Inc., covers for gas masks,
and life guns engine cover 24.00
Newton Supply Co., supplies 92.21
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 3.43
Orchard Hdwe. & Supply Co., mats 6.50
Ozzie's Automotive Service, transmission grease 14.00
Paint Shop., supplies 11.40
Perlmutter, Samuel M., MD., services 10.00
Piccolo's Pharmacy, material for fiamability ests 2.50
Pilgrim Engineering Co., batteries 77.22
Postindex Co., forms 35.25
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 198.11
Rand's Pharmacy, prescription 6.59
Ritvo, Max., MD., exray 10.00
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 52.43
Russo & Sons Inc., A., laurel rope 45.00
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Sancta Maria Hospital, care 518.31
Shutt Inc., George L., tube mounted—tires 477.36
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 1,278.98
Standard Auto Gear Co., auto parts 171.83
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 39.20
-State Prison Colony Industries, .pails 43.45
Stream, Benjamin, MD., se#vices 17.00
Sulpho-Napthol Co., sulpho napthol 40.80
Swift & Co., powder and soap 91.33
Universal Steam Gauge 00., repair 7.42
Waltham Hospital, board and nursing 168.94
Waltham Packard Co., repair service 35.43
Water Department—Town of Watertown,
metered water 104.72
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint
& varnish 129.23
Watertown Herald, advertising 35.00
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 91.67
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Supp. Co.,
plumbing 5.55
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., subscription 3.00
Total Expenditures 14,923.31
Transferred to Revenue 1.76 14,925.07
Fire Department—New Hose
Appropriation for 1953 1,500.00
Expenditures
McCarthy Co., Justin A., hose 1,500.00
Fire Department—Uniforms
Appropriation for 1953 3,500.00
Expenditures
Harris, Charles A., shirts 560.50
Hood Rubber Co., rubber boots 162.29
M. Linsky & Bros. Inc., uniforms 868.00
Luft, I. A., badges 45.40
McCarthy Co., Justin A., helmets—supplies 271.17
Midwestern Mfg. Co., bunker pants--coats 272.39
Otis Bros. Co., gloves 7.80
Wear-Well Uniforms Co., trousers—blouses—caps 1,312.25
Total Expenditures 3,499.80
Transferred to Revenue .20 3,500.00
Fire Department—Painting and Repairs
Appropriation for 1953 500.00
Expenditures
Cookson's Plumbing & Heating Co., labor 23.75
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Coolidge Paint & Supply Co.,-supplies 105.30
Doricon-Distributors-paint brushes 58.68
Industrial Steels Inc., metal 12.90
McLeod & Moynihan, lumber 12.15
Meister, O. J., make brackets & weld-iron bars 26.90
Metcalfe & Co., supplies 105.95
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 78.35
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 62.57
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 12.76
Total Expenditures 499.31
Transferred to Revenue .69 500.00
Gutters-Station »2
Appropriation for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Massa &Sons., V.,gutters 300.00
Radio Engine #4
Appropriation for 1953 600.00
Expenditures
General Electric Co., radio 600.00
Fire Department-Room Equipment
Appropriation for 1953 400.00
Expenditures
Alexander Co., Louis A., lockers 128.35
Hammett Co., J. L., furniture 94.75
Horne & Co., H. .5., office supplies 133.40
Newton Shade & Screen Co., venetian blinds 40.00
Total Expenditures 396.50
Transferred to Revenue 3.50 400.00
Portable Lights
Appropriation for 1953 850.00
Expenditures
Ellington Electric Co., portable lights 700.00
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., cord 118.50
Maxim Motor Co., supplies 31.50 850.00
Alternators (4)
Appropriation for 1953 800.00
Expenditures
A. & J. Auto Ignition Co., alternators 795.20
Transferred to Revenue 4.80 800.00
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Inspector of Buildings Department
Salary of Inspector
Appropriation for 1953 4,850.00
Expenditures
White, Maurice F., salary 4,850.00
Inspector of Buildings Department—Salary of Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Flaherty, Marie, salary 2,980.00
Inspector of Buildings Department—Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 345.00
Expenditures
Eaton Press Inc., printing 10.80
Evans Printing Serlvice, printing 42.42
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 42.63
Mass. Gras & Electric Lt. Co., supplies .45
Mass. Bldg. Comm. & Inspectors Assoc., Inc., dues 10.00
New Eng. Building Officials Conference Inc., dues 2.00
Postmaster—Boston, envelopes and stamps 48.04
Purchasing—Town of Watertown supplies 33.46
Quinlan, -Eugene M., subscription 10.00
Standard Maintenance Co., renewal 9.40
Supt. of Documents—U.S. Government Printing
Office—pamphlets 1.00
Titus, LeRoy C., inspections 30.00
Towhill Co., James T., file cabinet 90.00
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., subscription 1.00
White, Maurice F., meeting expenses 9.00
Total Expenditures 340.20
Transferred to Revenue 4.80 345.00
Inspector of Buildings Department—Transportation
Appropriation for 1953 360.00
Expenditures
White, Maurice F., transportation 360.00
Weights and Measures Department—Salary of Sealer
Appropriation for 1953 3,940.00
Expenditures
A'Hearn, J. Frank, salary 3,940.00
Weights and Measures Department—Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 550.00
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Expenditures
A'Hearn, J. Prank, insurance—supplies 26.55
Arteraft Mfg. Co., seat covers 14.45
Coombs Motor Co., motor repair 27.82
Dimond-Union Stamp Works, stamps 30.40
Doherty's Atlantic Station, gas 18.21
Hobbs & Warren Inc., sheets 47.12
Kelley, John, auto parts 7.72
Pallotta, John, garage rent 72.00
King, John J., gas 234.78
Paolini, Dionisia, garage rent 24.00
Pleasant St. Garage, gas 17.35
Purchasing—Town of Watertown,—supplies 11.34
Scale Journal, subscription 3.00
Williams Market, containers 7.90
Total Expenditures 542.64
Transferred to Revenue 7.36 550.00
Tree Warden Department—Salary of Tree Warden
Appropriation for 1953 3,100.00
Expenditures
Morley, Thomas P., salary 3,100.00
Tree Warden Department—Salary of Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1953 1,490.00
Expenditures
Madden, Grace Ford, salary 1,490.00
Tree Warden Department Transportation
Appropriation for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Morley, Thomas P., transportation 300.00
Tree Warden Department—Office Expense
Appropriation for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Central Square Printing & Engraving Co., forms 28.75
Gatchell Glass Co., glass desk top.— 25.59
Horne & Co., H. S., chair 28.91
Mass. Foresty Assoc., dues 5.00
Middlesex Tree Warden Assoc., dues 5.00
Morley, Thomas P., convention expenses--assoc.
Meetings—incidentals 98.99
Netional Shade Tree Assoc., dues 8.00
Postmaster—Boston, stamps and envelopes 25.00
Purchasing Town of Watertown, supplies 32.64
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Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 6.00
Watertown Herald, bids 5.00
Watertown Letter Shop., double post cards 30.85
Total Expenditures 299.73
Transferred to Revenue .27 300.00
Tree Warden Department—Salary of Foreman
Appropriation for 1953 3,940.00
Expenditures
O'Connor, John, salary 3,940.00
Tree Warden—Maintenance—Labor
Appropriation for 1953 18,729.36
Expenditures
Weekly—Pay rolls 18,152.73
Transferred to Revenue 576.63 18,729.36
Extra Labor
Appropriation for 1953 876.80
Expenditures
Pay-rolls 865.84
Transferred to Revenue 10.96 876.80
Labor (Overtime)
Appropriation for 1953 500.00
Expenditures
Pay-rolls 499.98
Transfered to Revenue .02 500.00
Materials & Expenses
Appropriation for 1953 6,100.00
Expenditures
Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Co.,
repairs to spray gunssupplies 428.75
American Band Saw Co., filing 11.00
Atlantic Battery Ci., battery 15.38
Chase-Parker & Co., sharpening chains 78.74
Chestnut Welding Co., trailer & hitch 108.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 143.65
Coombs Motor Co., repair 1.46
Farm Bureau Assoc., fruit tree spray 22.00
Fish Nursereis, Charles R., maple trees 1,245.50
Fitzhenry-Cxuptill Co., repair parts for sprayer 33.21
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Frost Insecticide Co., repairs to chain
saw—supplies 323.47
Green Rubber Co., jackets—overalls—hats 79.08
Hartney Spray Corp., insecticide supplies 2,747.88
Homelite Corp., chains sharpened—chains 181.91
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 7.95
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 133.43
O'Donnell Co., P. J., axes 35.67
Quirk Co., Edward S., tire & tube service 3.50
Sliney Co. Inc., John J., loam 29.40
Standard Auto Gear Co., rebuilt generator
ex-supplies 16.52
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 425.17
Standard Window Cleaning Co., window cleaning 9.00
Total Expenditures 6,080.67
Transferred to Revenue 19.33 6,100.00
Repairs & Tires
Appropriation for 1953 400.00
Expenditures
Coombs Motor Co., parts & labor 204.06
Quirk Co., Edward S., tire service 195.30
Total Expenditures 399.36
Transferred to Revenue .64 400.00
Wire Department—Salary of Superintendent
Appropriation for 1953 4,350.00
Expenditures
Vahey, Ambrose P., salary 4,272.93
Transferred to Revenue 77.07 4,360.00
Wire Department—Principal Clerk—Salary
Appropriation for 1953 1,490.00
Expenditures
Madden, Grace Ford, salary 1,490.00
Wire Department—Extra Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 500.00
Expenditures
Griffin, Mary, salary 303.60
Nickerson, Gertrude, salary 196.40 500.00
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Wire Department-Maintenance-Labor
Appropriation for 1953 27,565.00
Expenditures
Weekly, pay-rolls 27,293.50
Transferred to Revenue 271.50 27,565.00
Materials & Expenses
Apropriation for 1953 4,200.00
Expenditures
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 16.56
Bert's Auto Radiator Service, remove and
replace radiator 16.50
Boston Edison Co., service 522.31
Boston Janitors Supply Co. Inc., supplies 47.03
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co.,supplies 1.10
Coombs Motor Co., repair 53.49
Electrical Construction & Maintenance-subscription 4.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 71.97
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 137.98
Frost Insecticide Co., supplies 17.65
Gamewell Co., repair 591.42
Graybar Electric Co., supplies 5.93
Hamlin Motor Sales, inspection sticker .50
Hazard Insulated Wire Works, discount deducted
in error 5.65
Horacek Co., Victor J., radiator cover 6.75
-Industrial Electronic, traffic lamps 63.50
Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 161.22
Mancib Co., A. S., voltmeter 17.10
Mass., Commonwealth of., Examiners of
Elec. license renewal 1.00
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 302.87
Mobeco Inc., acme transformer 53.38
Mohawk Pete, auto service 174.56
Mooney Card & Gift Chop, supplies 6.00
Municipal Signal & Supply Co., traffic signal
oontroller-repair 195.69
Municipal Electrical Insp. Assoc. of Mass.,
membership dues 2.00
National Fire Protection, electrical codes 4.00
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 99.26
O'Connors Cities Service, service 4.55
Pilgrim Engineering Co., batteries 7.28
Purchasing-Town of Watertown--supplies 78.11
Postmaster-Boston, stamps 30.00
Quirk Co., Edward S., tires and tubes 83.35
Registry of Motor Vehicles-registering 9.00
S. S. Mfg. Co., cushion 37.00
Sangamo Electric Co., time switch element 14.70
Saranac Glove Co., gloves 32.85
Shutt Inc., George L., heavy duty battery 27.80
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Simplex Wire & Cable Co., wire and cable 623.00
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 10.40
Standard Auto Gear -Co., auto parts 10.23
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 210.38
Stone Inc., Edwin L., insurance 94.00
Tropical Paint & Oil Co., paint 90.49
Vahey, Ambrose P., garage rent 65.00
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 10.39
Watertown Radio Co., test leads 1.75
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., coils 1.50
Tot&& Expenditures 4,021.20
Transferred to Revenue 178.80 4,200.00
Wire Department—New Construction
Appropriation for 1953 2,000.00
Expenditures
Marshall Co., H. W., plumbing & heating
supplies 1.04
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 24.10
Municipal Signal & Supply Co., traffic signals 1,320.00
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 14.97
Simplex Wire & Cable Co., wire 468.00
Total Expenditures 1,828.11
Transferred to Revenue 171.89 2,000.00
Dog Officer---Salary of Dog Officer
Appropriation for 1953 600.00
Expenditures
Oonti, Anthony J., salary 600.00
Dog Officer--Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 2,017.80
Expenditures
Boston Edison Co., service 22.55
Conti, Anthony, disposing of dead animals 1,607.40
Evans Co., R. W., printing 12.49
Fletcher Hdwe. •Co., supplies 32.59
Graybar Electric Co., heater 93.64
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 16.92
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 20.16
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 20.33
Watertown Sun Pub. Co., advertising 30.00
Total Expenditures 1,856.08
Transferred to Revenue 161.72 2,017.80
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HEALTH AND SANITATION
Health Department—Health Officer Salary
Appropriation for 1953 5,500.00
Expenditures
Colbert, John A., salary 5,500.00
Health Departmcnt—Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation Salary
Appropriation for 1953 5,050.00
Expenditures
Maurer, Edward L., salary 5,050.00
Health Department--Salary of Health Inspector
Appropriation for 1953 3,900.00
Expenditures
Murray, Paul F., salary 3,900.00
Health Department—PrincipalClerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Farnham, Alice H., salary 2,980.00
Health Department—junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,000.00
Expenditures
Tomaselli, Marie V., salary 2,000.00
Health Department--Salaries of Nurses
Appropriation for 1953 6,440.00
Expenditures
Drummey, Irene K., salary 3,220.00
Vahey, Rita L., salary 3,220.00 6,440.00
Health Department—Dental Clinic
Appropriation for 1953 5,200.00
Expenditures
Eaton Press, printing 32.75
Fantasia, Philip D., DMD, services 1,350.00
Little, Janet D., salary 2,360.00
Piccolo's' Pharmacy, supplies 1.25
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Reynolds Sons Co., S. H., supplies 67.95
Zelermyer, Max., DMD., services 1,350.00
Total Expenditures 5,161.95
,Transferred to Revenue 38.05 5,200.00
Health Department-Contagious Diseases
Appropriation for 1953 15,000.00
Expenditures
Cambridge, City of., care 130.00
Children's Hospital, hospitalization 46.00
Costa Ambulance Coach Service, coach service 20.00
Delaney Linen Service, linen service 18.66
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 96.16
Eaton Press Inc., printing 12.75
Gilman Bras. Co., vaccine 2.30
Goldthwaite Co., C. H., supplies 22.28
Kelley, Edward J., MD., services 500.00
Massachusetts Memorial Hospital, care 885.15
MoAdams, Alfred, serfvices 56.00
Middlesex County Sanatorium Store,
medical supplies 64.97
Middlesex County Sanatorium, care 7,120.50
Mt, Auburn Hospital, care 257.00
Murphy, John J., services 427.00
Piccolo's Pharmacy, tongue blades 1.25
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, care 228.00
Waltham Ambulance Service, ambulance 10.00
Waltham Hospital, care 548.85
Watertown Herald, advertising 38.78
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 44.40
Total Expenditures 10,530.05
Transferred to Revenue 4,469.95 15,000.00
Health Department-Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 3,000.00
Expenditures
Alger Oil Co., .gas 63.87
Applied Research Institute, tablets 7.30
Belmont Springs Water Co., distilled water 1.80
Chemical Rubber Co., handbook--chemistry &
physics 8.80
Colbert, John A., garage rent 60.00
Difco Laboratories, supplies 16.28
Drummey, Irene K., assoc. meeting 2.85
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 9.80
Eaton Press, printing 154.30
Evans Printing Service, printing 9.31
Farnham, Alice H., petty cash 47.27
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Hobbs & Warren Inc., license books 51.76
Heffernan, John E., insurance 297.00
Horacek Co., Victor J., make two boxes 16.45
Horne & Co., H. S., supplies 164.57
Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 347.93
Manolian, Manuel, plumbing inspections 54.00
Mss. Agricultural Experiment Station, inspection 2.00
Mass. Chapter of the American Society of
Sanitary Engineers—dues 15.00
Mass. Cras & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 17.86
Mass. Public Health Assoc., dues 15.00
Maurer, Edward L., incidentals, garage rent—dues
—meetings 90.50
Mt. Auburn Motors, car service 329.53
Owen, Leonard, inspections 139.00
Peakes Laboratory Supply Co., alconox--flasks
—supplies 183.38
Piccolo's Pharmacy, supplies 24.20
Postmaster—Boston—post cards—stamps 40.00
Purchasing—Town of Watertown--supplies 221.85
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 27.40
Trerice Co., H. O., supplies 10.41
United Community Service, Directory of Social
Service resources 1.25
'Fahey, Rita L., Asso. meeting 2.85
Watertown Herald, advertising 497.00
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., subscription 1.00
Worcester, Mrs. Josephine, garage rent 60.00
Total Expenditures 2,991.52
Transferred to Revenue 8.48 3,000.00
Health Department—Transportation (Inspector)
Appropriation for 1953 360.00
Expenditures
Murray, Paul F., transportation 360.00
Health Department—Mosquito Control
Appropriation for 1953 1,500.00
Expenditures
Commonwealth of Mass.--State Reclamation
Board—mosquito control 1,500.00
Inspector of Animals
Appropriation for 1953 700.00
Expenditures
Murphy, John J., salary 700.00
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Sewer Department-Construction
Appropriation for 1953 6,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 1,800.00 7,800.00
Expenditures
Carvalen & Son L., shovel-dozer-hire 10.00
Condon Corp., John P., stone 9.17
Garden City Gravel Co., gravel 91.77
Green & Co. Inc., S. B., cement 542.53
Hood Rubber Co., storm king boots 38.45
Mass. Broken Stone Co., stone 28.57
McCarty Co. Inc., Charles J., joint compound 101.72
McNamara Inc., J. H., concrete 138.00
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 22.93
Portland Stone Ware Co., ,pipe 1,504.73
Purchasing-Town of Watertown-supplies 73.40
Raymond, D. B., gravel 92.80
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., supplies 187.91
White Iron Works, C. M., manhole covers and
frames 1,207.30
Total Expenditures 4,049.28
Transferred to Revenue 3,750.72 7,800.00
Sewer Department-Maintenance
Appropriation for 1953 4,000.00
Expenditures
Carnes, William W., photographs 30.00
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 530.05
Coolidge Ind. Products, rubber gloves 35.64
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 8.10
Freaney & Co., hire of digger 140.00
Garden City Gravel Corp., brick sand 61.37
Grant Express, express 8.40
Green & Co., S. B., cement 142.30
Hood Rubber Co., rubber boots 38.45
Mass. Broken Stone Co., cold patch 88.59
McCarty Co. Inc., Chrles J., fittings 201.49
McDermott Co., J. F., sewer rods-supplies 423.08
McDonough, Myles, sewer connection (rebate) 21.00
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 51.75
Parker-Danner Co., parts 35.85
Perrin-Seamans & Co., gas tank 14.76
Portland Stone Ware Co., pipe 1,844.90
Raymond, D. B., gravel 10.12
Richards, Harry, refund on sewere connection 7.22
Robinson Clay Products Co., tee-supplies 12.41
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 124.21
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Supply Co.,
supplies 37.20
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White Iron Works, C. M., covers and frames 118.80
Total Expenditures 3,985.69
Transferred to Revenue 14.31 4,000.00
Drainage
Appropriation for 1953 29,550.00
Transferred Town Meeting 2,000.00 31,550.00
Expenditures
Boston & Maine R. R. C., drain pipe privelege 12.00
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 294.09
East Watertown Cement Block Co., mortar and
blocks 2•43
Garden City Gravel Corp., sand 522.14
Green & Co. S. B., cement—fire brick 1,643.70
Holicker & Co., A., burlap bags 37.50
Mass. Broken Stone Co., stone 37.22
McCarty Co., Charles J., equipment supplies 1,119.70
McNamara Inc., J. H., concrete 168.87
N. E. Concrete Pipe Corp., pipe 9,346.78
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 222.14
Portland Stone Ware Co., pipe 3,739.59
Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 381.70
Raymond, D. B., grarvel 150.40.
Robinson Clay Products Co., pipe 51.92
Triconi, S., use of back hoe 4,105.00
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 820.58
Watertown Lumber Co., plywood 15.76
White Iron Works, C. M., covers and frames 2,649.74
Total Expenditures 25,321.26
Transferred to Revenue 6,228.74 31,550.00.
CARE AND LIGHTING OF HIGHWAYS
Highway Department—Salary of Superintendent
Appropriation for 1953 6,000.00
Expenditures
Dwyer, Thomas V., salary .6,000.00
Highway Department—Asst. Superintendent Salary
Appropriation for 1953 5,050.00
Expenditures
Johnston, E. H., salary 5,050.00
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Highway Department---Supervisor of Foreman Salary
Appropriation for 1953 4,600.00
Expenditures
Hopkins, John, salary 4,600.00
Highway Department—Working Foreman (Carpenter) Salary
Appropriation for 1953 3,940.00
Expenditures
Shutt, Charles, salary 3,940.00
Highway Department—Principal Clerk--Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Regan, Esther, salary 2,980.00
Highway Department—Senior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
Bianconi, Frances E., salary 2,460.00
Highway Department—Office Expense
Appropriation for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Dwyer, Thomas V., stamps 3.00
Eaton Press Inc., printing 98.35
Evans Printing Service, printing 12.49
Mass. Highway A.ss'n., dues 3.00
Postindex Co., forms 70.50
Purchasing—Town of Watertown, office supplies 80.51
Remington Rand Inc., ribbon 1.30
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 18.80
Watertown Herald, advertising 11.00
Watertown Stationers & Printers--cards .60
Total Expenditures 299.55
Transferred to Revenue .45 300.00
Highway Department—Transportation Supt. and Time-keeper
Appropriation;for 1953 250.00
Expenditures
Dwyer, Thomas V., transportation 125.00
Hession, Philip; transportation 125.00 250.00
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Highway Department—Labor
Appropriation for 1953 378,522.00
Expenditures
Pay rolls, weekly 362,712.48
Transferred to Revenue 15,809.52 378,522.00
Highway Department—Overtime Labor
Appropriation for 1953 5,000.00
Expenditures
Pay-rolls, weekly 4,998.68
Transferred to Revenue 1.32 5,000.00
Highway Department—Vacations
Appropriation for 1953 20,128.00
Expenditures
Pay-rolls, weekly 18,612.42
Transferred to Revenue 1,515.58 20,128.00
Highway Department—Betterment Construction
Appropriation for 1953 20,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 2,500.00 17,500.00
Expenditures
American Vault Corp., curbing 650.87
Condon Corp., John P., -concrete 8,356.58
McVey, T. H., curbing 808.40
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 59.71
Raymond, D. B., gravel 3,646.40
utility Oil Co., oil 581.99
Total Expenditures 14,103.95
Transferred to Revenue 3,396.05 17,500.00
Highway Department—Chapter 90
Appropriation for 1953 11,000.00
Received from County 9,006.38
Received from State 17,078.83 37,085.21
Expenditures
Adams Asphalt Co. Inc., asphalt 28,646.25
Boston Evening American, advertising 10.35
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Boston herald Traveler, advertising 17.50
Condon Corp., John P., rental of dozer 136.00
Globe Newspaper Co., advertising proposals 12.10
McVey, Thomas H., gutter mouth 30.00
New Eng. Road Builders Ass'n., notice 14.40
Post Publishing Co., bids 11.00
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 2.80
Total Expenditures 28,880.40
Balance carried forward 8,204.81 37,085.21
Highway Department-Maintenance
Appropriation for 1953 20,000.00
Expenditures
Alexander Co., Louis A., supplies 301.80
American Bitumuls & Asphalt Co., bitumuls 186.53
Appel, Charles F., MD., services 20.00
Bleiler Equipment Co., E. J., broom refills-
supplies 202.59
Chase-Parker & Co. Inc., supplies 10.82
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 1,186.02
Coolidge Paint & Supplies Co., paint 43.85
Everett Broom Co., core refilled-supplies 126.50
Gerrard & Co., A. J., sign brackets 71.05
Grossman Sons .Inc., L., paint 174.54
Grigsby Co., paint farker 96.40
Kelly-Creswell Co., striping gun- 81.73
Mass. Broken Stone Co., cold patches-stone 7,289.49
Mass. Steel & Tool Co., steel pipe 856.20
McCarthy Co., Charles J., spoon handles-
supplies 73.29
McNamara, J. H., sand & gravel 23.00
Meister, O. J., welding 84.00
Middlesex County House of Correction, brooms 168.00
Moore Corp., Irving B., hose 142.54
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 347.82
Protective Coating Co., paint 413.51
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 619.10
Raymond, D. B., gravel 140.80
Sheet Metal Specialties Co., signs 26.46
Stanton, Richard, MD., services 10.00
State Prison, signs 271.20
Standard Auto Gear Co., auto parts 27.54
Traffic & Road Equip. Co., wire & steel brooms 99.00
Tropical Paint & Oil Co., paint 367.45
Utility OR Co., asphalt 5,454.67
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 48.41
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 942.35
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 21.29
Yeoman's O'Connell Co., fence supplies 70.14
Total Expenditures 19,998.09
Transferred to Revenue 1.91 20,000.00
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Highway Department-General Maintenance
Appropriation for 1953 32,000.00
Refunds 24.30 32,024.30
Expenditures
A. & J. Auto Ignition Co., auto service 71.28
Alexander Co., Louis A., lantern caps 9.50
Alger Oil Co., Inc., "KilSludge" 108.00
American Pamcor Inc., supplies 15.85
American Public Works, service fee 10.00
Amory Foundry Co., signs 1.18
Appel, Charles F., MD., services 20.00
Arcand Inc., bolts-wheel alignment 17.00
Artcraft Mfg. Co., seat covers 72.95
Atlantic Battery Co., batteries 328.91
Autocar Sales & Service Co., repair 20.89
Beacon Auto Radiator Co., radiator service 156.13
Bergstrom Auto Body, repair 10.00
Bert's Auto Radiator Service, radiator service 10.50
Bleiler Equipment Co., E. J., gate valve-fittings 650.47
Borden Co., A. E., burners-hose fittings 50.90
Boston Cons. Gas Co., service 142.23
Boston Edison Co., &-_*1ce 1,398.81
Boston Janitors Supply Co., janitors supplies 248.31
Oanzanelli, Pericles, Md., services 15.00
Carpenter Mfg. Co., batteryies 48.61
Casey & Dupuis Equipment Co., repairs to
Lorraine shovel 64.00
Chase-Parker Co. Inc., supplies 279.83
Clark-Wilcox Co., ammeter fittings 114.01
Clayton Auto Glass Service, auto glass 143.65
Construction Mchy. Repair Service, repair service 98.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 512.06
Coombs Motor Co., repair-parts 1,436.29
Costingan Co., John F., auto repair 204.18
Curry Oil Co., black solution 33.16
Davis Tractor Co., H. F., parts 197.61
Davis Inc., H. G., repair-parts 263.60
Diesel Engine Sales & Engr. Corp., supplies 6.72
Dunn's Drugt Store, supplies 26.19
Dwyerm Thomas V.,-fee-lost registration-
registrations 17.00
Economy, seat covers 17.00
Egleston 'Shoe Co., ca*as aprons 4.50,
Ellis, Registration holders 5.14
Esso Standard Oil Co., oil 930.68
Eutectic Welding Alloys Corp., welding alloys 131.22
Everett Equipment Co., Clyde, parts 413.02
Fire Equipment Co., Inc., recharging 68.10
Fisk-Alden Co., parts-lube 41.80
Flaherty Co., Wm. H., keys 2.70
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 986.17
Gar Wood Industries, parts 128.48
Gordon Linen Service, linen service 176.45
Grant's Express Inc., express 32.33
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Harvey Co., Arthur C., electrodes 43.75
Harvey Sales & Service Co., hose and clamps 12.12
Heil Equipment Co., supplies 465.94
Hession, Philip, gas and oil 9.91
Hodge Boiler Works, tubes 96.11
Horacek Co., Victor J., rearrange forge hood-
repairs 81.40
Insulation & Wires Inc., carbon brushes 2.57
Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 294.30
Kelly Shell Oil Co., gas 154.62
Kelsoe Bros., painting flag pole 20.00
L & T Construction Co. Inc., exhaust hose 29.50
Laffin's Express, express 7.92
LeFavor, George E., insurance 93.00
Linder & Co., oil-dri 93.20
Littlefield-Greene Inc., brass fittings 7.72
Mack Motor Truck Co., motor repair 269.54
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supply Co., light supplies 44.01
McCarty Co., Charles J., tools 21.76
Meister, O. J., welding 191.80
Minton, Joe, taw chains 10.00
Mooney Card & Gift Shop., fountain .pen 5.00
Moore Corp., Irving B., couplings 140.38
Motor Supply Inc., degrease and magnafluxe
cyclinder-supplies 469.57
Mt. Auburn Motors Inc., motor repair 7.59
Munhall Fuel Co., oil 100.58
N. E. Engine & Parts Co., engine parts 62.67
N. E. Gas Products Co., medical gases 138.95
N. E. Saw Co., filing 61.17
N. E. Spring & Brake Co., springs
tighten bolts 62.67
Newton Scientific Corp., Weld and repair
hose connection 52.70
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 504.79
Northeast Oil Co., oil 2,031.23
Parker-Danner Co., supplies 29.90
Perfection Spring & Equip. Co., parts 8.97
Perrin-Seamans & Co., supplies 30.99
Picceri, Saverio, MD., services 30.00
Pierce Co., Raymond H., repairs on garage doors 387.61
Powered Equipment Co., parts--repair 818.06
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 589.36
Quirk Co., Edward S., tires & tubes 1,012.42
Rand, Philip A., steel rope 88.93
Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 159.50
Shell Oil Co., oil and gas 159.50
Shutt, George L., tire. & tube seAvice 915.21
Silver Welding Supply Co., lens---supplies 43.90
Simplex Time Recorder Co., watchelock repair 16.75
Snap-On-Tools Corp., restorer-supplies 65.79
Snider Fuel Corp., fuel 2,078.84
Socony-Vacuu mOil Co., gas 5,932.56
Stadium Textile Co., wiping cloths 110.04
Standard Auto Gear Co., auto parts 2,758.14
Standard Textile Co., wipers 323.73
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Stearns-iPerry & Smith Co., clean and overhaul
burners 122.05
Streim, Benjamin, MD., services 20.00
Sullivan Oil Co., range oil 200.12
Systrom Co., E. W.,—Trigger on Thor paving
breaker—supplies 141.46
Water Department—Town of Watertown,
metered water 53.90
Watertown Electric Supp. Go., supplies .86
Watertown Stationers, index cards .60
Watertown Upholstering Co., repairing truck
cushions 170.00
Wayside Transportation Co., express 1.53
Weaver—Palm Co., auto repair 61.72
Webster's Boston & Waltham Express, express 1.50
White Motor Co., lock—supplies 460.75
Wood Co., Charles N., oil cap 1.95
Total Expenditures 32,023.52
Transferred to Revenue .78 32,024.30
Highway Department—New Equipment
Appropriation for 1953 21,300.00
Transferred Town Meeting 1,300.00 20,000.00
Expenditures
Coombs Motor Co., trucks 17,278.00
Mearn Co. Inc., R. G., drilling machine 502.47
Mt. Auburn Motors Inc., car -1,584.33
Quirk Co., Edward S., tires 501.36
Watertown Herald, advertising 'bids 3.50
Total Expenditures 19,869.66
Transferred :to Revenue 130.34 20,000.00
Dump Special
Transferred Town Meeting 1,200.00
Expenditures
Garden City Gravel Corp., gravel 440.96
Triconi, S., rental back shoe 429.00
Total Expenditures 869.96
Transferred to Relvenue 330.04 1,200.00
Highway Department-Snow and Ice Materials
Appropriation for 1953 15,000.00
Expenditures
A. & J. Auto Ignition Co., ignition supplies 16.60
Bleiler Equipment Co., E. J., auto repair 452.31
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Alexander Co., Louis A., auto parts 99.50
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 197.66
Brookline Machine Co., supplies 24.18
Charlesbank Garage, service 9.00
Chase-Parker & Co., parts 229.79
Clapper Co., supplies 4.15
Clayton's Auto Glass Co., auto glass 65.09
Davis Tractor Co., H. F., supplies 50724
Garden City Gravel Corp., sand 1,726.62
Greene Rubber Co., suits 164.64
Horacek Co., Victor J., supplies 27.78
International Salt Co., salt 2,985.64
Linder & Co., chemicals 150.00
Meister, O. J., new push frame-welding 696.45
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 47.20
Newton Scientific Corp., rebuild two steel shoes 34.30
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 191.25
Pantos Canvas Corp., canvas 5.39
Parker-Danner Co., parts 45.39
Perkins-Milton Co., parts 126.90
Powered Equipment Co., chain section 2.90
Purchasing Town of Watertown, shovel & picks 404.90
Sheet Metal Specialties Co., snow removal signs 123.94
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 761.08
Standard Auto Gear Co., auto service-.parts 266.51
Standard Steel Co., roller assemblies 90.84
Systrom Co., E. W., parts 738.17
Watertown Herald, advertising 2.50
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., supplies 1.20
Weather Services Inc., services 366.00
Wood Co., Charles N., one way plow-snow fighter
parts 2,512.88
Total Expenditures 13,078.00
Transferred to Revenue 1,922.00 15,000.00
Highway Department-Snow and Ice Overtime and Trucking
Appropriation for 1953 18,000.00
Expenditures
Cavalen & Son, bulldozer-truck hauling 684.75
Clematis Brook Sand & Gravel Co., removing snow 88.00
Condon Corp., John P., rental trucks 1,404.93
Pay-rolls, weekly 7,087.32
Rarvinis Trucking Co., snow removal 96.00
Raymond, D. B., hawling snow 403.50
Sliney Co., Inc., John J., pick up snow-
plowing 1,216.75
Theurer, Harry A., plowing-hauling snow 441.50
Tricont, S., plowing-snow removal 1,872.75
Total Expenditures 13,295.50
Transferred to Revenue 4,704.50 18,000.00
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Repairs to Garage
Appropriation for 1953 1,520.00
Expenditures
Chesterton Co., A. W., boiler repair 180.00
Craig & Sons, Wm., repairs Ito walls 1,340.00 1,520.00
Fire Extinguishers (6)
Appropriation for 1953 480.00
Expenditures
Alexander Co. Louis A., extinguishers 410.85
Transferred to Revenue 69.15 480.00
Highway Department—Garbage Disposal
Appropriation for 1953 2,500.00
Expenditures
Comm. of Mass., 'State Prison Colony,
garbage cans 549.00
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 1,921.82
Watertown Herald, advertising—bids 2.50
Water Department—Town of Watertown,
metered water 24.64
Total Expenditures 2,497.96
Transferred to Revenue 2.04 2,500.00
Highway Department—Ashes and Papers
Appropriation for 1953 3,000.00
Expenditures
Casey Equip. Co., S. F., rental bulldozer 48.00
Eaton Press Inc., printing 28.50
Evans Printing Co., printing 19.50
Silver Welding Supp. Co., lenses for goggles 3.60
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 2,876.34
Water Department—Town of Watertown,
metered water 23.52
Total Expenditures 2,999.46
Transferred to Revenue .54 3,000.00
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Street Lights
Appropriation for 1953 67,000.00
Expenditures
Boston Edison Co., service 64,974.80
Duro Test Corp., lights 90.29
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 18.46
Municipal Signal & Supplies Co., supplies 198.04
Total Expenditures 65,281.59
Transferred to Revenue 1,718.41 67,000.00
Sidewalk Department—Construction
Appropriation for 1953 8,000.00
Expenditures
American Vaulto Co., corners 368.13
Carnes, William W., pictures 9.00
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 1,274.20
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hose 83.70
Mass. Broken Stone Co., screenings 41.85
McNamara Inc., J. H., concrete 3,226.80
McVey, T. H., granite curbing 645.39
Mt. Auburn Motors Inc., curbing—granite
corner block 29.49
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 210.42
Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 262.60
Raymond, D. B., gravel 976.80
Sliney Co. Inc., John J., loam 21.00
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., iron clad supplies 63.70
Total Expenditures 7,113.08
Transferred to Revenue 886.92 8,000.00
Sidewalk Maintenance
Appropriation for 1953 4,5W•OO
Expenditures
American Vault Corp., curb 15.86
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 2,145.94
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 151.69
Mass. Broken Stone Co., cold ,patches 91.62
McNamara Inc., J. H., concrete 1,011.22
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 151.99
Raymond, D. B., gravel 730.28
Sliney Co., John J., loam 147.00
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 11.03
Yeomans—O'Connell Co.,' fence supplies 41.63
Total Expenditures 4,498.26
Transferred to Revenue 1.74 4,500.00
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CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS
Public Welfare Department—Social Workers Salaries (6)
Appropriation for 1953 18,300.00
Expenditures
Bixby, Edith F., salary 553.50
Blackman, Rita M., salary 2,756.36
Brogle, Dorothy T., salary 2,970.96
Ceglio,Pasquale J., salary 1,790.90
Forbush, Elsie A., salary 3,300.00
Gass, Elizabeth A., salary 3,300.00
Hoyt, Creighton B., salary 3,190.14
Total Expenditures 17,861.86
Transferred to Revenue 438.14 18,300.00
Public Welfare Department—Principal Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
McCree, Rosamond, salary 2,980.00
Public Welfare Department—Senior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
Kelly, Edith L., salary 2,460.00
Public Welfare Department—junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,100.00
Expenditures
McCarthy, Catherine F., salary 2,100.00
Public Welfare Department—junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,100.00
Expenditures
Branchaud, Joan, salary 379.29
Donato, Elena M., salary 1,005.61
Total Expenditures IAN.90
Transferred to Revenue 715.10 2,100.00
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Public Welfare Department—Junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,050.00
Expenditures
Emery, Hannah, salary 896.49
Reardon, Theresa, salary 957.75
Total Expenditures 1,854.24
Transferred to Revenue 195.76 2,050.00
Public Welfare Department—Junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 1,700.00
Expenditures
Berg, Helen, salary 386.17
Bixby, Edith F., salary 657.54
Spiegel, Dorothy V., salary 436.84
Total Expenditures 1,480.55
Transferred to Revenue 219.45 1,700.00
Public Welfare Department—Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 2,000.00
Expenditures
Balch, C., printing 161.99
Blackman, Rita, car fares—phones—meetings 30.45
Brogle, Dorothy T., meetings—incidentals 100.05
Ceglio, Pasquale J., meetings 15.75
Eddies Caster Service, casters—and posture chair 55.00
Elliott Addressing Machine Co., supplies 93.78
Forbush, Elsie A., meetings 525
Gass, Elizabeth A., carfare—phones—meetings 105.75
Hobbs & Warren Inc., forms 9.61
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 277.51
Hoyt, Creighton, meetings 15.75
Mass. Community Org. Service, service 5.00
Murray, Joseph F., meeting at Great Barrington 43.00
Postmaster—Boston, envelopes—stamps 606.16
Prospect Union Education Exchange, catalog 1.50
Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 277.13
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter
Soc. Leg. Inf. Service Inc., subscription 15.00
Stetson Co., M.D., ozium 8.15
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter
maintenance 108.80
United Community Service, use of social
service index 56.25
University of Minnesota Press, book 3.12
Watertown Sun, rubber stamp 1.70
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Total Expenditures 1,996.70
Transferred to Revenue 3.30 2,000.00
Public Welfare Department—Auto Travel
Appropriation for 1953 2,240.00
Expenditures
Bixby, Edith F., car expense 75.00
Blackman, Rita M., car expense 225.00
Brogle, Dorothy T., car expense 6.00
Ceglio, Pasquale J., car expense 240.00
Forbush, Elsie A., car expense 285.00
Hoyt, Creighton B., car expense 360.00
Hyde, Joseph E., car expense 259.92
Muray, Joseph P., cax expense 360.00
Total Expenditures 1,810.92
Transferred to Revenue 429.08 2,240.00
New Typewriter
Appropriation for 1953 812.00
Expenditures
Royal Typewriter Co., typewriters 265.00
Transferred to Revenue 547.00 812.00
Public Welfare Department—General Relief
Appropriation for 1953 50,000.00
Refunds 1,614.51 51,614.51
Expenditures
Appel, Charles F., MD., services 25.00
Arlington, Town of., care 719.35
Barron, Albert L., Md., services 35.00
Bedrosian Funeral Home, burial 200.00
Belmont, Town of., care 1,416.00
Black, Theresa E., MD., services 58.00
Blanchard, Walter O., AM., services 21.00
Bloomenthal, A. P., Md., services 2.00
Boston, City of., care 1,765.28
Boston Provident Asso., homemaker services 298.00
Boyd, Walter L., MD., services 90.00
Bryan Co., Matthew, prescription 2.50
Burger, Francis J., MD., services 22.00
Butler's Pharmacy, prescriptions 451.03
Cabulance Service, calbulance 3.85
Canmanelli, Pericles, Md., services 23.00
Cash Disbursements, weekly 23,387.13
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Catholic Charitable Bureau, board 221.42
Children's Aid Assoc., board 397.15
Children's Hospital, care 12.00
Comm. of Mass., Public Welfare-Bureau of
Accts., board 4,922.33
Comm. of Mass., Division of Child Guardianship,
care 2,078.82
Comm. of Mass., Mass. Hospital School, care 1,189.16
Connolly, John D., MD., services 87.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 2.25
Elliott, Harold E., Dr., eyeglasses 30.00
Enos Ambulance Service, ambulance 7.00
Fanatasia, Philip D., DMD., services 63.00
Fox Drug Store, (Newton), prescriptions 4.35
Fox Drug Store, prescriptions 368.81
Giles, William P., MD., services 15.00
Gorman, Eugene F., Md., services 38.00
Hill Co., John W., elastic stockings 20.00
Home for Catholic Children, board 281.12
Hovenanian, Michael S., MD., services 5.00
Kelly, Edward, moving 28.00
Kevorkian, J. J., MD., services 45.00
LaFayette Dr., services 39.00
Leacy, H. M., moving 45.32
Lexington, Town of., care 1,094.18
Lloyd Pharmacy, prescriptions 10.00
Malden, City of., care 637.87
Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary-OPD., care 18.20
Mass. General Hospital, care 48.00
Mass. Memorial Hospital, care 360.00
Mastrangelo, L., MD., services 46-00
McManama, oJhn C., MD., services 9.00
Metcalfe, Mary A., rent 300.00
Mt. Auburn Hospital, OPD, care 198.00
Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 1,287.30
Murphy, John P., MD., services 93.00
Murray, Paul F., Dr., service 3.00
Nally Movers Inc., moving 38.63
Newton, City of., care 1,653.98
Nonantum Coal Co., coal 27.05
Orleans, Town of., care 423.60
Otis Bros. Co., shoes 10.40
Pesce, Guy C., MD., services 74.00
Perlmutter, Samuel M., MD., services 10.00
Piccolo's Pharmacy, prescriptions 8.00
Pomeroy Co., surgical suports 49.60
Rrand's Pharmacy Inc., prescriptions 202.03
Salusti, Joseph J., DMD., services 27.00
Sandi, Paul N., Md., services 27.00
Saracen's Market, groceries 32.60
Slattery, John J., Md., services 15.00
Somerville, City of., care 163.09
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, care 39.15
Star Market, groceries 9.97
Stop & Shop Inc., provisions 322.00
Streim, Benjamdn Md., services 400.00
Sullivan Oil Co., oil 22.50
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Touzjian, Y. T., Md., services 271.90
Waltham, City of., care 1,319.49
Waltham Hospital, case 395.50
Watertown District Nursing Assoc., visits 42.00
Watts Co., E. S., glasses 13.50
Weisman, Theodore A., Dr., eyeglasses 55.00
Working Boys' Home, board 780.00
York, Robert S., MD., services 33.00
Zelermyer, Max., DMD., services 30.00
Total Expenditures 49,235.16
Transferred .to R,dvenue 2,379.35 51,614.51
Public Welfare—Disability Assistance—Town
Appropriation for 1953 60,000.00
Refunds 1,262.11 61,262.11
Expenditures
Cash, weekly disbursements 61,204.26
Transferred to Revenue 57.85 61,262.11
Public Welfare—Disability Assistance—Federal Aid
Balance brought forward 4,575.20
Federal Funds received 32,869.56 37,444.76
Expenditures
Cash, weekly disbursements 21,810.50
Balance carried forward 15,634.26 37,444.76
Public Welfare—Aid Dependent Children—Town
Appropriation for 1953 68,000.00
Refunds 2,080.65 70.080.65
Expenditures
Cash, weekly disbursements 69,762.15
Transferred to Revenue 318.50 70,080.65
Aid Dependent Children
Balance brought forward 5,540.61
Federal Funds received 4,002.25 9,542.86
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Expenditures
Hyde, Joseph E., salary 3,968.00
Murray, Joseph F., salary 4,676.00
Total Expenditures 8,644.00
Balance carried forward 898.86 9,542.86
Aid Dependent Children—Federal
Balance brought forward 3,694.72
Federal Funds received 43,187.06
Recoveries 549.94
47,431.72
Transferred to Old Age Assistance 5,000.00 42,431.72
Expenditures
Cash, weekly disbursements 23,211.15
Balance carried forward 19,220.57 42,431.72
Public Welfare—Old Age Assistance—Town
Appropriation for 1953 300,000.00
Refunds 6,501.42 306,501.42
Expenditures
Billerica, Town of—, aid 40.32
Cash, weekly disbursements 305,443.98
Newton, City of., aid 573.22
Total Expenditures 306,057.52
Transferred to Revenue 443.90 306,501.42
Public Welfare—Old Age Assistance—Federal Administration
Balance brought forward 4,464.09
Federal Funds received 16,774.23 21,238.32
Expenditures
Eaton Press, printing 31.30
Hyde, Joseph E., salary 632.00
Mor-Rays Co., chex-quick folders 1,000.00
Murray, Joseph F., salary 824.00
Murray, J. F., photostats 1.40
Postmaster—Boston, envelopes and stamps 228.24
Watertown Herald, advertising 1.00
Total Expenditures 2,717.94
Balance carried forward 18,520.38 21,238.32
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Public Welfare—Old Age Assistance—Federal Aid
Balance brought forward 5,202.96
Federal Funds received 203,305.37
Recoveries 714.30
Transferred from Aid Dependent Children 5,000.00 214,222.63
Expenditures
Acton, Town of., aid 183.86
Arlington, Town of., aid 791.58
AJvon, Town of., aid 8.05
Belmont, Town of., aid 535.99
Boston, City of., aid 4,467.45
Cash weekly disbursements 199,118.27
Canton, Town of., aid 148.72
Chelsea, City of., aid 177.66
Concord, Town of., aid 62.00
Dedham, Town of., aid 54.17
Framingham, Town of., aid 103.20
Harvard, Town of., aid 121.08
Lexington, Town of., aid 64.53
Lnicoln, Town of., aid 146.62
Lynn, City of., aid 77.44
Ludlow, Town of., aid 13.78
Madden, City of., paid twice 1,050.86
Natick, Town of., aid 609.37
Needham, Town 'of., aid 132.20
Newton, City of., aid 1,609.61
Peabody, City of., aid 213.66
Pittsfield, City of., aid 85.50
Plymouth, Town of., aid 699.19
Quincy, City of., aid 60.75
Reading, Town of., aid 973.93
Rockland, Town of., aid 259.37
Somerville, City of., aid 3.81
Springfield, City of., aid 316.94
Wareham Town of., aid 197.43
Weymouth, Town of., aid 654.91
Total Expenditures 212,940.93
Balance carried forward 1,281.70 214,222.63
Infirmary Department—Salary of Keeper
Appropriation for 1953 2,250.00
Expenditures
DeMarais, Charles J., salary 2,250.60
Infirmary Department—=Salary.of Housekeeper
Appropriation for 1953 2,100.00
Expenditures
DeMarais, Mary E., Salary 2,160.00
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Infirmary Department-Salary of Part Time Help
Appropriation for 1953 420.00
Expenditures
LeRoy, Veronica, salary 420.00
Infirmary Department-General Expense
Appropriation for 1953 6,180.00
Expenditures
A.B.C. Televison & Washer Shop., repairs 23.30
American Laundry Co., laundry 331.96
Boston Cons. Gas. Co., service 100.25
Boston Edison Co., services 146.14
Community Mower Service Co., lawn mower
slxarpened 3.00
Connolly, John MD., services, 39.00
Coolidge Paint & Supplies Co., supplies 36.77
Cronin, Grover, curtains-towel-panels 37.77
DeMaxais, Charles J., food incidentals 285.53
Downer, .S. B., provisions 1,827.03
Dunn's Drug Store, prescriptions 66.27
Ferguson, Stanley W., tea 91.51
Fire Equipment Inc., rechanging cylinders 6.00
Grant Co., W. T., materlad 13.35
Harris, Charles, Men's wear 15.00
Lex Wood Inc., chickens 224.50
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies .56
Middlesex Fuel Co., oil 699.81
Mt. Auburn Medical Laboratory, tests 8.00
New. Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 117.07
Papazian, James, bakery food 699.81
Piccolo's Pharmacy, tobacco 40.89
Pilgrim Engineering Co., batteries 10.39
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., repairing 20.43
Sam's Market, provisions 529.91
Seaga-Roebuck Co., refrigerator unit-lineolium 165.41
Sherman Mills Inc., sheets 45.00
Standard Window Cleaning Co., window cleaning 60.00
Swift & Co., margarine 6.96
Titus. L. C., carpenter 12.89
Veritas Co., soap & chemicals 14.38
Watertown District Nursing Assoc., service 2.00
Woodland Dairy Inc., milk 383.42
Total Expenditures 6,064.31
Transferred to Revenue 115.69 6,180.00
Physicians
Appropriation for 1953 1,700.00
Expenditures
Picceri, Saverio, MD., services 850.00
250
Secord, Walter N., MD., services 850.00 1,700.00
Veterans Services—Salary of Agent
Appropriation for 1953 5,050.00
Expenditures
0orbertt, John F., salary 5,050.00
Veterans Service Salary of Investigator
Appropriation for 1953 3.300.00
Expenditures
Najarian, Dorothy R., salary 3,300.00
Veterans Services—Investigator—Part Time Salary
Appropriation for 1953 1,480.00
Expenditures
Maloney, James A., salary 1,480.00
Principal Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 1,750.00
Expenditures
Brogie, Katherine A., salary 1,750.00
Veterans Services---Senior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 820.00
Expenditures
Brogie, Katherine A., salary 820•00
Veterans Services—Junior Clerk Salary—Part Time
Appropriation for 1953 1,250.00
Expenditures
Watson, Alice S., salary 1,215.77
Transferred to Revenue 34.23 1,250.00
Veterans' Services—Office Expense
Appropriation for 1953 900.00
Refund 20.05 920.05
Expenditures
Army Times, subscription 15.00
Civil Service Reporter, -renewal 2.00
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Corbertt, John F., annual meeting (two people) 72.00
Costello, Walter F., 1953 edition of laws 3.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 1.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 114.44
Fox Drug Store, supplies 1.77
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 258.17
Mahoney, William, sharpening & Adjusting cutter 7.50
Mass. Veterans' Services-assoc., dues 15.00
Orco Oameras Inc., paper 127.03
Postmaster-Boston-postage 36.00
Prospect Union Educational Exchange-book 1.50
Purchasing-Town of Watertown-supplies 175.36
Ryan, Clarence M., 2-% gal.--chemical bottles 3.60
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 31.20
Supt. of Documents-books 5.40
Watson, Alice S., graves registration- 50.00
Total Expenditures 919.97
Transferred to Revenue .08 920.05
Veterans' Services-Car Expense
Appropriation ,for 1953 825.00
Expenditures
Corbett, John F., car expense 330.00
Maloney, James A., car expense 165.00
Najarian, Dorothy R., car expense 330.00 825.00
War-Allowance
Appropriation for 1953 1,500.00
Refunds 15.50 1,515.50
Expenditures
Cash Weekly disbursements 124.00
Transferred to Rdvenue 1,391.50 1,515.50
Veterans' Service-Veterans Benefits
Appropriation for 1953 45,000.00
Transferred Reserve Fund 81000.00
Refunds 703.85 53,703.85
Expenditures
Abrams, J. I., Md., services 71.80
Apelian, Albert S., Md., services 30.00
Bailey, C. Cabell, AM., services 40.50
Baker, Chester A., prescriptions 103.56
Barnstable, Town of., groceries and fuel 25.00
Bernstein, Harry B., Md., services 144.00
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Beth Israel Hospital, care 107.50
Blacklow, Leo •A., MD., serveles 44.00
Blair, Lester G., DMD., services 6.00
Blanchard, Walter O., MD., services 4.00
Boston Dispensary, care 14.10
Boston Guild for the hard of Hearing,
demonstration 3.00
Brigham Hospital, Robert Breck, care 120.00
Boston Provident Assoc., homemaker services 216.00
Burger, Francis J. Jr., MD., service 6.00
Butler's Pharmacy, prescriptions 134.90
Canzanelli, Pericles, MD., services 51.00
Case Shoe Co., Edwin, shoes 16.45
Cash, weekly disbursements 43,965.49
Catholic Boys Guidance Centre of Boston, care 155.00
Chester Rest Home, board and care 396.00
Children's Hospital, care 341.25
Corbett, Alexander E., prescriptions 29.91
Corbett John F., burial agent's fee 6.00
Cornell Drug Store, prescriptions 104.75
Dell Pharmacy, prescriptions 15.25
Delmonico, Peter A., Md., services 23.00
Donovan, William F., Md., services 18.00
Dunn's Drug Store, -prescriptions 99.80
Eastman Movers, moving 66.00
Family Service Assoc. of Greater Boston,-
homemaker service 251.00
Florziati, A. L., AM., services 42.00
Fox Drug Store, prescriptions 167.57
Friedman, Reuben, DMp., services 185.00
Gilson, Milton M., MD., services 21.00
Hanley, Mrs. Sadie, burial expense 148.00
Hanlon Sanatorium, care 120.00
Helms & McGregor, services 41.00
Hudson Drug Stare, prescriptions 41.50
Jeanette's Convalscent Home-care 197.70
Kaminsky, Jacob, MD., services 8.00
Kaufman, Dakid, MD., services 5.00
Keenan, George F., MD., services 113.00
Kevorkian, J. J., MD., services 71.00
Lewis,.Jos. L., Md., services 23.00
Lexington St. Drug Co., prescriptions 275.80
Lloyd Pharmacy, prescriptions 53.85
Maietta, A. L., Md., services 25.00
Marcantonio, Joseph F., Dr., services 9.00
Marks, Harold Eames, MD., services 12.00
Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary, services 9.75
Massa General Hospital, care 1,447.90
Mass. Memorial Hospital, analysis 5.00
Mass. Women's Hospital, care 42.00
Matz, Myron H., Md., services 12.00
Mayer, Norman, MD., services 17.50
Merola, Joseph, MD., services 6.00
Microtone of Boston, -hearing aid 81.00
Miller & Co., moving 50.00
Moore-The •Mdver, moving 20.00
Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 306.70
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Musserian, John A., eyeglasses 14.00
Nally Mover Inc., moving 52.14
New Eng. Deaconess Hospital, care—exr ay 115.00
Otis General Hospital, care 70.00
Parker Drug Co., prescriptions 13.25
Paster, Raymond, Dr., eyeglasses 18.00
Pesce, Guy C., Md., Services 22.00
Picceri, Saverio, Md., services 7.00
Rand's Pharmacy, prescriptions 59.90
Rohan, F. D., MD., services 9.00
Ryan, John J., Md., services 11.00
Salusti, Joseph J., DMD, services 277.00
Schindler, John H., eyeglasses 19.50
Seoord, Walter N., M.D., services 72.85
Sheeran, J. P., DMD., services 47.00
Slattery, John J., MD., services 10.00
Spinos, Mrs. Estelle, burial 148.00
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, care 648.75
Streim, Benjamin, MD., services 447.00
Tarullo, Ralph, DMD., sevVices 4.00
Touzjian, Y. T., MD., services 152.40
Twohig, Charles E., burial 68.60
Watertown District Nursing Assoc., visits 184.75
Weisman, Theodore A., Dr., services 54.00
White Star Pharmacy, prescriptions 48.90
York, Robert S., MD., services 18.00
Zelermyer, Max., DMD., services 66.00
Total Expenditures 52,824.57
Transferred to Revenue 879.28 53,703.85
SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES
School Department—General Control
Superintendent's Salary
Appropriation for 1953 8,200.00
Expenditures
Kelly, Francis A., salary 8,200.00
School Department—General Control
Assistant Superintendent's Salary
Appropriation for 1953 7,100.00
Expenditures
O'Brien, Thomas F., salary 7,100.00 .
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School Department—General Control
Clerk's Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 7,340.00
Expenditures
Guidrey, Gertrude M., salary 2,459.98
O'Toole, Anne B., salary 2,980.04
Pettingill, Shirley A., salary 1,866.54
Total Expenditures 7,306.51
Transferred to Revenue 33.44 7,340.00
School Department—General Control
Attendance Officers' Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 1 6,200.00
Expenditures
Carroll, Joseph L., salary 3,100.00
Caverly, Francis, salary 3,100.00 6,200.00
School Department—General Control
Attendance Officers' Expenses
Appropriation for 1953 600.00
Expenditures
Carroll, Joseph L., auto expense 300.00
Caverly, Francis, auto expense 300.00 600.00
School Department—General Control
Office Expense
Appropriation for 1953 600.00
Expenditures
American Assoc., School Admin., membership
dues 40.00
Carroll, Joseph L., expenses—meeting 2.50
Ho e & Co., H. S., office supplies 101.20
Kelly, Prancis A., convention—postage 51.30
O'Toole, Anne B., services 300.00
Postmaster—Boston, postage 105.00 600.00
School Department—General Control
Auto Expense
Appropriation for 1953 600.00
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Expenditures
Kelly, Francis A., auto expense 300.00
O'Brien, Thomas F., auto expense 300.00 600.00
School Department—General Control
Out-of-State-Travel
Appropriation for 1953 200.00
Expenditures
Kelly, Francis A., oorNention 151.23
Transferred to Revenue 48.77 200.00
School Department—General Control
Telephone
Appropriation for 1953 3,300.00
Expenditures
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 3,299.84
Transferred to Revenue .16 3,300.00
School Department—Instruction
Teachers' Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 934,825.00
Refunds 22.03 934,847.03
Expenditures
Abbott, Sara, salary 4,500.00
Adams, Alfred, salary 4,533.28
Adams, Bernice, salary 4,066.72
Amee, Alfred F., salary 3,330.89
Andren, Ann., salary 2,400.00
Andrews, Joseph W., salary 5,200.00
Appel, Ruth, salary 4,500.00
Bagshaw, Thomas L., salary 3,647.64
Baker, Marjorie, salary 3,266.64
Banks, Pauline, salary 2,666.71
Bannon, Joseph, salary 1,000.00
Bassett, Charlotte, salary 4,566.64
Bassett, Jennie M., salary 4,566.64
Beeten, Claire E., salary 4,066.72
Blake, Thomas A., salary 6,166.64
Blossom, Ellen C., salary 3,770.00
Bond, Edmund H., salary 5,200.00
Boy, John, salary 4,000A0
Boyle, Mary, salary 4,400.00
Briggs, Loring T., salary 1,752.00
256
Brooks, Pauline, salary 4,066.72
Brown, Eileen, salary 4,666.72
Burge, Alice, salary 3,300.00
Burke, Peter, salary 4,100.00
Callaham, Mary, salary 933.28
Cameron, Anne, salary 1,000.00
Campbell, Laura, salary 4,166.64
Caram, Mildred, salary 4,400.00
Carey, Mrs. Ann, salary 2,500.00
Carey, Mary, salary 3,966.64
Carney, Helen, salary 2,560.00
Carver, Alice, salary 3,300.00
Ceglio, Pasquale J., salary 900.00
Chace, Marilyn, salary 3,066.64
Chase, George S., salary 4,866.64
Chick, Arnold, salary 1,666.72
Chinian, Jack H., salary 1,800.00
Chrakian, Blisha, salary 4,500.00
Clarke, Beverly J., salary 2,525.83
Clifford, Jeanne M., salary 866.64
Cochrane, Agnes D., salary 3,966.64
Colbert, Edward B., salary 5,600.00
Colby, Frances G., salary 4,700.00
Collins, Margaret, salary 4,566.64
Collins, Miriam, salary 853,36
Connor, Eleanor B., salary 4,566.64
Cooperhouse, Fay T., salary 1,100.00
Corbett, William, salary 3,266.64
Corcoran, Mary, salary 2,133.36
Craig, Edward L., Jr., salary 1,040.00
Cucinatto, Anthony J., salary 1,200.00
Cusick, Elizabeth, salary 4,766.64.
Deery, Alice W.,'salary 1,200.00
Curry, John, salary 3,200.00
De'Pazio, Dante S., salary 1,040.00
Degnan, John P., salary 3,181.64
DeGugliemo, Yolanda Lucy, salary 3,253.36
Delaney, Joan F., salary 1,13328
DePass, John W., salary 3,366.64
Desmond, Elizabeth; salary 4,500.00
Desmond, Mildred A., salary 2,966.64
DeYeso, Ida May, salary 3,138.64
Dixon, Mrs. Hazel, salary 510.00
Donald, Mary, salary 3,266.64
Donald, William, salary 4,600.00
Donnellan, William, salary 3,859.14
Donnelly, Edward J., salary 1,350.00
Donnelly, Marie B., salary 2,666.64
Dooley, Gertrude, salary 3,51-1.14
Dowling, Patricia, salary 3,866.64
Driscoll, Patricia, salary 2,766.64
Drulie, Gloria, salary 93328
Dunbar, Eunice, salary 3,666.64
Durrell, Charles P., salary 3,466.72
Dwyer, Catherine T., salary 4,366.72
Eagan, Mary, salary 3,966.66
Edwards, Josephine; salary 4,026.72
257
Elia, Elizabeth, salary 2,133.36
Ellis, Cyril, salary 4,100.00
Evans, Gladys, salary 1,167.50
Farley, Helen W., salary 3,645.00
Farnum, Margaret, salary 4,228.14
Farrington, Julia, salary 4,166.64
Farwell, Winifred, salary 2,500.00
Felton, Clifton A., salary 4,333.28
Finnegan, Mary, salary 4,066.72
Fitzpatrick, John, salary 3,266.64
Ford, Raymond J., salary 4,500.00
Foye, Alice E., salary 4,066.72
Frederick, Mrs. Gladys, salary 2,500.00
Fulton, Leah M., salary 4,066.72
Gartland, Harriet, salary 4,066.72
Garufl, Philip F., salary 4,333.36
Gearin, Margaret M., salary 4,266.64
Geary, Cecilia, salary 2,598.00
Gilligan, Mary H., salary 4,066.72
Gleason, Robert, salary 4,366.72
Goganian, Jean, salary 3,136.00
Gould, Carolyn, salary 3,966.64
Greeley, Julia W., salary 3,766.72
Gregory, Thomas R., salary 1,040.00
Grimes, George, salary 3,834.99
Griffith, Pearl, salary 2,866.72
Gruener, Adele R., salary 3,766.72
Hagopian, Richard G., salary 1,100.00
Harrington, Robert, salary 3,816.64
Harris, Florence M., salary 3,966.64
Harris, John, salary 4,466.64
Hayes, Esther, salary 4,133.36
Hayes, Helen, salary 3,666.64
Helms, Phoebe, salary 4,066.72
Hennessey, Charlotte, salary 1,963.75
Hickey, Anna, salary 760.00
Hilliard, Pearl M., salary 3,026.64
Hillen, Ethel 'A.; salary 4,333.28
Hirtle, Bertram L.; salary '3,766.72
Horrigan, Viola, salary 4,466.64
Howard, Mary S., salary 3.947.14
Huestis, Ruth, salary 2,966.64
Hughes, Paul, salary 3,166.72
Hunter, Ernest L., Jr., salary 767.98
Hutchinson, Edythe, salary 3,666.72
Hynes, Rose E., salary 2,475.72
Iulanio, Rosario, salary 2,660.00
Jacobs, Edith J., salary 4,600.00
Johnson, Esther C., salary 2,933.36
Jones, Mildred, salary 3,100.00
Kazanovicz, Helen R., salary 275.00
Keep, Marion P., salary 4,000.00
Kelley, John J., salary 4,500.00
Kelman, A. Robert, salary 4,766.64
Kent, I. Eliot, salary 4,366.72
Kournjian, John, salary 4,700.00
Landin, Walter E., salary 4,466.64
258
Landry, Carol Ann, salary 2,666.64
Lane, A. Louise, salary 3,500.00
Lawless, Lois Ann, salary 2,618.50
Lawrence, Charlotte E., salary 3,866:64
Libby, Gladys, salary 4,166.64
Linehan, John, salary 3,816.64
Logan, Mercedes, salary 610.00
Loughlin, Rita, salary 3,266.64
Lowe, Virginia, salary 3,782.14
Lyons, Frances, salary 4,046.72
Lyons, Helen A., salary 4,266.64
Lyons, Helen R., salary 4,066.72
Lyons, Mary Alice, salary 1,733.36
MacCurdy, Robert, salary 4,400.00
Ma.cDaid, James J., salary 4,300.00
MacPherson, Mabel, salary 4,533.28
Macomber, Phyllis E., salary 3.766.72
Malkasian, Stella, salary 4,500.00
Malley, Joseph, salary 4,466.64
Malva, Joaquina, salary 2,966.64
Mannino, Ernest N., salary 3,800.00
Matthews, Mary, salary 3,100.00
McBreen, Eleanor, salary 4,386.64
McCabe, Ann L., salary 933.28
McCaffery, Eleanor, salary 4,400.00
McCall, Dolores, salary 93328
McCann, Mrs. Beatrice, salary 1,070.00
McCarthy, Margaret, salary 4,266.64
McCoubrey, Anne, salary 4,366.72
McDermott, Mrs. Julia, salary 1,740.00
McDermott, Joseph, salary 3,266.64
McDonough, Elizabeth, salary 4,066.72
McDonough, Regina, salary 3,266.64
McGrath, Arthur, salary 4,500.00
Mclnnerney, Francis, salary 4,166.64
McManus, Helen, salary 3,966.64
McManus, Joseph, salary 3,816.64
McMullen, Anastasia, salary 4,600.00
McNally, Alice, salary 4,800.00
McNealy, John, salary 5,346.72
Mealy, E. Gertrude, salary 2,533.36
Mitchell, Arthur, salary 4,266.64
Moody, Harold L., salary 4,533.32
Mooney, Francis X., salary 5,333.36
Morrison, Elinor, salary 4,066.72
Morse, Mildred I., salary 4,066.72
Murphy, Beatrice, salary 4,066.72
Murphy, Dorothy, salary 4,400.00
Murphy, Geraldine, salary 4,400.00
Murphy, Joseph, salary 3,516.76
Murphy, Thomas R., salary 618.28
Murphy, Virginia., salary 3,666.64
Natoli, Marie, salary 3,266.64
Nuhn, Mary, salary 3,266.64
Nutting, Hazel J., salary 4,066.72
Oates, John P., salary 4,047.14
O'Brien, Helen, salary 3,966.64
259
O'Connell, Paul, salary 3,266.64
O"Ibole, William, salary 4,600.00
Pane, Aurora, salary 3,866.64
Palmacci, Lorraine, salary 866.64
Pallotta, Carmine T., salary 2,653.28
Palm, Helen E., salary 3,966.64
Parker, Helen Ray, salary 4,700.00
Parker, Leila M., salary 1,920.00
Paton, Helen, salary 3,966.64
Perkins, Anne, salary 4,500.00
Perkins, Arthur, salary 4,800.00
Person, Frank P., salary 3,466.72
Poole, Elaine D., salary 4,066.72
Powers, Genevieve M., salary 3,066.64
Prout, Jane, salary 3,821.64
Randall, Freda J., salary 2,533.36
Rideout, Grace, salary 3,866.64
Reilly, Dorothy, salary 1,000.00
Reilly, Thomas, salary 3,266.64
Riley, Isabel, salary 4,066.72
Rinehart, William, salary 3,500.00
Roberts, Katherine, salary 4,566.64
Robinson, T. Donald, salary 4,600.00
Rooney, Edward, salary 4,500.00
Roth, Marion, salary 3,866.64
Rowe, Edna P., salary 4,266.64
Sanborn, Alice L., salary 4,066.72
Sanger, Jean, salary 708.50
Sawyer, Erald, L., salary 5,600.00
Scanlan, Priscilla A., salary 2,766.64
Secord, Ethel, salary 3,266.64
Secord, Muriel, salary 3,100.00
Seigal, Harriet H., salary 2,670.14
Seigal, Sheila, salary 840.64
Shaw, Dorothy, salary 2,600.00
Sheehan, James J., salary 2,666.72
Sheeham, Maryellem, salary 3,166.72
Silva, Anna, salary 3,266.64
Siragusa, Peter, salary 1,000.00
Slamin, Phyllis J., salary 2,776.64
Slattery, Catherine C., salary 4,066.72
Small, Ruth E., salary 3,966.64
Smith, Madeline, salary 3,866.64
Smith, Rose C., salary 4,066.72
Stolnacke, Martha, salary 4,066.72
Striley, C. Harold, salary 5,200.00
Sullivan, Alice D., salary 3,866.64
Sullivan, ,Alice G., salary 4,066.72
Sullivan, Mary A., salary 4,066.72
Taylor, Catherine, salary 3,966.64
Thayer, Helen, salary 4,366.72
Thulin, Ruth, salary 4,833.28
Timper, Alma, salary 4,266.64
Tynan, Gertrude, salary 4,266.64
Vacca, Carlo, salary 4,633.36
Vanier, Ella L., salary 2,400.00
Varney, Dorothy L., salary 3,866.64
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Vartikian, Norma K., salary 866.64
Walsh, Evelyn, salary 3,666.64
Ward, Alice, salary 2,800.00
Ward, Anna B., salary 4,166.64
Ward, Edwin H., salary 4,166.64
Ward, John H. R., salary 4,400.00
Ward, Mrs. Marie, salary 2,270.00
Ware, Lois, salary 3,966.64
Webb, Ellen, salary 3,416.72
Weldon, Althea V., salary 4,066.72
West, Karl H., Jr., salary 1,033.28
Wheeler, C. Arthur, salary 3,733.36
Whelan, Doris,salary 3,234.64
White, Doris B., salary 3,566.64
White, Mary Jane, salary 2,653.64
Whitney, Marion I., salary 3,900.00
Winning, G. Elizabeth, salary 3,866.64
Woodbury, Madeline, salary 4,266.64
Yankowski, George, salary 3,549.14
Young, Clara. O., salary 4,066.72
Substitutes
A'Herne, Mary L., salary 1,190.00
Appel, Lily 130.00
Bacon, Jennie C., salary 90.00
Bainbridge, Margaret, salary 30.00
Barnes, Maude N., salary 30.00
Benson, Barbara, salary 210.00
Broughton, Glover, salary 10.00
Butler, Audrey, salary 562.50
Carpenter, Mrs. George, salary 660.00
Champagne, Lucille, salary 10.00
Collins, Marianne, salary 10.00
Courtney, Mrs. Dorothy, salary 40.00
Craig, Eleanor, salary 220.00
Crowley, Ann, salary 130.00
Donahue, Mrs. John,.salary 10.00
Donahue, Mary, salary 560.00
Doyle, Martha, salary 270.00
Driscoll, Katherine, salary 550.00
Dupuis, Robert, salary 10.00
Erskine, Mrs. Kenneth, salary 50.00
Fay, Nancy, salary 170.00
Fitzgerald, Mrs. Joseph, salary 290.00
Gavin, Margaret, salary 115.00
Glass, -Mrs. Esther, salary 430.00
Graham, Hugh, salary 30.00
Guiou, Catherine, salary 290.00
Graziano, Henry, salary 10.00
Herlihy, Evangeline, salary 50.00
Kayser, Mrs. Rudolph, salary 10.00
Lanigan, Eleanor, salary 90.00
MacRury, Helen, salary 610.00
Mains, John E., salary 120.00
Matson, Mrs. Mary, salary 490.00
Megan, Claire, salary 40.00
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Megan, Mrs. Emily, salary 290,00
Murphy, Barbara, salary 80.00.
Myer, Althea, salary 110.00
Normile, Jean S., salary 2QQ.00.
Novak, Lois, salary 10.00
O'Neil, Walter, salary 10.00
Pascoe, Louis J., salary 90.00
Piccuiolo, Stephen, salary 20.00
Price, Mrs. Irene, salary 200.00
Proctor, Mrs. Harold, salary 10.00
Ratliff, Orma, salary 20.00
Reagan, John, salary 30.00
Rhesse, Henry, salary 10.00
Rice, Evelyn, salary 60.00
Sheridan, Gertrude, salary 260.00
Small, Elizabeth, salary 540.00
Smith, Mrs. William B., salary 10.00
Ticehurst, Dorothy, salary 1,035.00
White, Bernard, salary 60.00
Total Expenditures 930,365.16
Transferred to Revenue 4,481.87 934,847.03
School Department—Instruction—Clerks' Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 22,350.00
Expenditures
Coen, Mildred E., salary 1,750.00
Daley, Catherine, salary 2,049.98
Dedeyan, Aangel, salary 1,750.00
Donnelly, Margaret, salary 2,979.88
Fitzpatrick, Margaret, salary 2,209.93
Krikorian, Sadie, salary 1,750.00
Matson, Mrs. Mary, salary 345.00
McCabe, Helen, salary 1,736.88
McCarthy, Marjorie, salary 1,750.00
McDonald, Ruth, salary 2,049.98
Muldoon, Marion K., salary 2,979.88
Total Expenditures 21,351.53
Transferred to Revenue 998.47 22,350.00
School Department—Instruction—Books & Supplies
Appropriation for 1953 38,000.00
Refund 4.10 38,004.10
Expenditures
Addison-Wesley Press Inc., book 3.77
Allyn & Bacon Inc., books 1,717.49
American Book Co., books 528.89
American Classical League, posters 425
2.62
American Education Press, books 9.00
American Education Publications, subscriptions 219.00
American Personnel & Guidance, dues 8.00
American School Board Journal, renewal 3.00
American Type Founders Inc., type supplies 274.50
Amsco School Publications, laboratory manuals 30.69
Andrews, Joseph W., expenses 7.60
Appleton-Century Crofts Inc., books 127.61
Artistic Typeing Hdqrtrs, staples 7.00
Audio Visual Div. Popular Science, films 163.00
Austin Hastings Co. Inc., supplies 63.09
Barnard & Co., F. J., binding 47.25
Barrett Ins. Agency, John W., Insurance 176.08
Beaudette & Co., supplies-cambon 276.72
Beckley-Cardy Co., books 33.92
Benton Review Pub. Co.. books 5.15
Bennison Flag & Decorating Co., bleacher seats 300.00
Bingham Bros. Co., recovering Banthin forms 96.14
BWai-B'rith Vocational, renewal 4.00
Bradley Co., Milton, supplies 944.34
Blake, Thomas A., Compensation to Mass.
Industrial Educ. Soc.,-expenses 19.50
Bobbs-Merrill Co., books 155.39
Bostitch-Northeast Inc., staples 28.58
Boston Blue Print Co., paper & mescellaneous
supplies 228.38
Boston Music Co., music 30.34
Boy, John F., printing plate of the World 9.63
Brodhead-Garrett Co., rubber mallets 8.21
Brawn Co., Wm. C., nature books 18.00
Brown-Wales; Co., solder-snips 22.70
Brown & Co., M., supplies 121.57
Brunswick Market, provisions 513.02
Burke, James J., services 7.50
California Test Bureau, -tests 6.45
Cambosco Scientific Co., chemicals 114.13
Cambridge Book Co., Inc., itypewriting books 9.22
Carter-Rice & Co., paper 758.67
Chamberlain, James, services 7.50
Champion Pub. Co., books 1.60
Chandler Faxquhar Co., tools 471.67
Chase, George C., gas-ticket reimbursement 34.90
Chase-Parker & Co., soldering Irons and copper 16.64
Chronicle Guidance Publications--subsoription 10.00
Civic Education Servire, books 12.50
Classical Assoc. of New Eng., subscriptions 6.05
Comptometer Co., books 7.60
ao-operative Test 'Division, tests 262.69
Coolidge Paint & 'Supply Co., supplies 965.22
Coughlan, John D., speaker-graduation 25.00
Denoyer-Geppert Co., books 40.01
Fairleigh Dickinson College Press, book 1.50
Dictaphone Corp., ear tips 3.36
Education Book Club, book club 6.37
Education & Psychological Measurement,
subscription 7.00
Educational Testing Services, school reports 23.95
Elder, J. H., cello repair 25.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 49.00
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Farrell, George, services 7.50
Felt & Tarrant, comptometer 550.00
Fischer Inc., Carl, music clips-eupplles 28.43
Flanagan Co., A., children's Singing games 2.87
Fletcher Hdwe Co., hardware 10.24
Follett Publishing Co., books 111.65
Funk & Wagnals Co., training course in
effective speaking 27.60
Garufl, Philip F., expenses 14.16
General Biological Supply House, supplies 1522
Ginn & Co., books 1,151.70
Gledhill Bros. Inc., supplies 947.09
Globe Book Co., books 215.54
Gould & •Sons, John A., instrument repair 18.50
Gryphon Press, measurement year book 18.35
Hale Co. E. M., books, 9.27
Hall & McCreary Co., books 4.20
Hammett Co., J. L., supplies 3,678.87
Hammond & Co., C. S., maps-atlases 75.00
Harcourt-Brace & Co., books 392.59
Hardwood Corp. of America, bass.wood 1,263.00
Harper & Bros., books 2.17
Harrison, Lawrence, plate for diplomas 55.00
Harvard University, scoring tests 183.15
Harvey Co., Arthur C., metals 150.82
Hewes Electric Co., iron 11.65
Heath & Co., D. C. books 1,471.93
Holt & Co., Henry, books 1,072.86
Homeyer & Co., Inc., Charles W., music 6.65
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 193.21
Houghton-M4fflin Co., books 611.66
Hansen, House of, printing equipment and supplies 57.68
Hubbs & Co., Charles F., corda capes 50.00
Iowa State College Press, book 4.41
Iroquois Publishing Co., books 66.36
Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 56.79
Johnson Inc., Andrew T., planographs 36.40
Journal of Counseling Psychology Inc., subscription 6.00
Kelly-Florist, flowers 10.00
Koplow Trimming Co., trimming 72.00
Laidlow Bros., books 19.13
Lambert Co., sign supplies 31.43
Lippincott Co., J. B., books 162.38
Lovejoy, Clarence E., subscription 12.07
Lyons & Carnahan, books 40223
Macmillan Co., books 309.74
Mainco Trading Co., supplies 441.19
Maloney, Edward J., services 7.50
Marini, John, trucking 11.60
Mass Bible Society, bibles 9.75
McCall Corp., pattern books 1.75
McCarthy, Frank, services 7.50
McCormick-Mathers Pub. Co., books 56.31
McGraw-Hill Book Co., books 92.53
McKnight & McKnight Pub. Co., books 6.75
Merrill Co. Inc., Charles E., ,books , 410.70
Metropolitan Music Co., instnmzent supplies 73.94
Milan Inc., P. A., express 125
Mooney, Francis X., expenses 89.40
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Mooney Card & Gift Shop., office supplies 49.75
Nation's Schools, subscription 3.00
National Assoc.of Secondary School Principals,
bulletins 6.28
National Assoc. of Music Merchants, booklets 12.00
New American Library, books 3.52
New Ping. Association of Colleges, dues 15.00
New Eng. Film Service Inc., film service 20.07
New Eng. Laundries 'Inc., laundry 23.91
New Eng.-Woodwind Exchange, repair
instruments 73.50
New Way Service Co., laundry 4.86
New York Times, film strips 36.00
News Map of the Week Inc., subscriptions 90.00
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 27.72
Norton, Edward, services 11.00
Nystrom & Co., A. J., science charts 47.40
Occu-Press., books 3.00
O'Connell 'Stationer, Arthur W., supplies 5.80
Owen Pulblishing Co., F. A. subscription 7.00
Pearson, John A., dictionary 59.40
Personal Book Shop, books 98.56
Personnel Services Inc., subscription 10.00
Paul, Peter, Office Equipment, machine ribbon 1.15
Pocket Books Inc., books 20.32
Postmaster Boston, postage 214.50
Powell Flutes Inc., Verne Q., repairing &
adjusting flute 6.00
Practical English, subscriptions 161.20
Prentice Hall Inc., books 143.72
Prospect Union Educ. Exchange, catalog 1.50
Putnam's Sons, G. P., books 2.15
Railway Express Agency, express 204.90
Rand McNally & Co., maps 747.15
Rand Type Setting Service, type service 142.55
Random House Inc., books 41.30
Rayburn Musical Instrument Co., supplies 30.75
Readers' Digest, books 28.44
Roberts Inc., Lewis, ink 71.10
Ross Co., M. M., craft supplies 130.25
Rowe Co., H. M., books 21.62
Row-Peterson & Co., books 92.39
Royal Typewriter Co., typewriters 973.75
Ruwe Pencil Co., pencils 39.20
Sanders Co., H. S., hardware 538.81
Sanders'Co., H. M., hardware 6.60
Savage, Stewart, services 7.50
School Executive, subscriptions 6.00
Science Research Associates, subscriptions 92.66
Scott-Foresman & Co., books 2,779.77
Scribner's Sons, Charles, books 80.77
Shea, William, services 7.50
Silver-Burdett Co., books 329.27
Singr Sewing Machine Co., supplies 23.43
Singer Co., L. W., books 179.96
Smith & Corona Typewriters, L. C., typewriters 738.00
Sout-Western Pub, Co., books 666.29
Spaulding, Miss Alice, royalty 10.00
St. John & McColl Inc., mimeograph supplies 19.95
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Standard Duplicating Machines Co., supplies 26.35
Stanley Winthrop's-rental of film 3.72
Stanwix House, books 111.58
Supt. of Documents, .booklets 10.00
Thrift Press., maps 15.00
Time Inc., films 12.00
Toothaker, O. H., books 40.80
Tottle & 'Son, Inc., Glockenspiel 75.00
Tracy Chair Co., table rental 172.00
Underwood Corp., typewriters 490.00
Ungar Publishing Co., Frederick, encyclopedia 1228
University Publishing Co., books 25.72
Vanni Publishers, 6. F., books 3.08
Van Nostrand Co. Inc., D., books 49.46
Visual Curriculum Center, filmstrips 278.57
Visual Education Serv. Inc., repair & pasts for
projector 83.06
Volta Bureau, books 2.75
Walsh, John, services 7.50
Watertown Bindery Inc., binding 100.00
Watertown Herald, cuts 8.50
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 349.51
Watertown Sun, stamps 5.60
Webster Publishing Co., (books 1.08
Weisman, Theodore Dr., glasses (safety) 12.90
Welch Mfg. Co., W. M., supplies 206.30
Wellman, George B., ,gaTage rent 45.00
Westinghouse Electric Corp., transcription kit 6.00
White's-R. H., supplies 33.01
Wilson Co., H. W., library manual 8.00
Winston Co., John C., charts--books 334.28
Wolkins Co., Henry S., books 68.85
Woolworth Co., F. W., supplies 32.52
WorldBook Co., books 2,027.89
Wright & Potter Printing Co., account blanks 15.29
Wyatt's Inc., -typewriter ribbons--supplies 265.65
Total Expenditures 37,994.48
Transferred .to Revenue 9.62 38,004.10
School Department-Operation-Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 63,100.00
Expenditures
Berrio, Atkins, salary 2,620.00
Blackburn, Joseph, salary 2,936.26
Bloomer, Gerard, salary 2,980.00
Cram, John, salary 3,220.00
Devaney. Mary, salary 2,100.00
Gill, Katherine, salary 2,100.00
Haddie, Florence, salary 2,100.00
Higgins, Henry, salary 2,980.00
Hotin, Arthur, salary 2,628.24
Keenan, James, salary 3,220.00
Lama, Nicolo, salary 2,866.81
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McDonald, Frank J., salary 3,040.16
Murphy, Margaret, salary 2,100.06
Quinn, Terence, salary 2,980.00
Smythe, Francis J., salary 2,936.26
Tierney, William, salary 3,100.00
Torres, John, salary 3,220.00
Updt, Ralph, salary 2,980.00
Waitt, Mary, salary 2,100.00
Walsh, James, salary 3460.05
Ward, Grace E., salary 1,114.43
White, Simeon, salary 2,620.12
Wlthee. Alice, salary 2,100.00
Total Expenditures 61,202.39
Transferred to Revenue 1,897.61 63,100.00
School Department—Operation—Supplies
Appropriation for 1953 5,000.00
Expenditures
Boston Janitors Supply Co., supplies 424.12
Brookline Bag & Paper Co., paper supplies 310.50
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 301.63
Dolge Co., C. B., cleaning supplies 431.25
Fuller Co., cleaning supplies 58.25
Malone Bros. Co., paper supplies 711.50
Merit Paper & Chemicals Corp., paper supplies 597.95
Orient Spray Co., spray 472.70
Rochester Germicide Co., sanitary products 168.55
Stadium Tertile Co., cleaning cloths 225.62
State Chemical Co., supplies 543.45
Stetson Co., M. D., Cleaning supplies 217.50
Veritas Co., cleaning supplies 285.50
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 250.75
Total Expenditures 4,999.27
Transferred to Revenue .73 5,000.00
School Department—Operation—Light & Power
Appropriation for 1953 15,000.00
Expenditures
Boston Cons. Gas Co., service 1,823.66
Boston Edison Co., service 13,083.08
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 87.91
Total Expenditures 14,994.65
Transferred to Revenue 5.35 15,000.00
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School Department—Operation--School Halls
Appropriation for 1953 1,000.00
Expenditures
Berrio, Atkins, services 31.00
Bloomer, Gerard J., services 192.00
Cram, John J., services 6•00
Higgins, Henry, services 10.00
Hotin, Arthur, services 32.00
Igoe, James, services 10.50
Lama, Nioolo, services 51.50
McDonald, Frank, services 12.00
Murphy, Margaret, services 15.00
Savage, 'Stewart, services 6.00
Tierney, William, services 217.00
Torres, John, services 344•00
Upit, Ralph, services 16.00
Total Expenditures 943.00
Transferred to Revenue 57.00 1,000.00
School Department—Operation Fuel
Appropriation for 1953 23,000.00
Expenditures
Esso Standard Oil Co., fuel 1,988.01
Fawcett & Son Co., Robert, fuel 7,721.82
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 2,018.08
Snider Fuel Corp., fuel 6,225.18
Somervnlle Charcoal Co., charcoal 18.00
Waltertovm Herald, advertising 2.50
Total Expenditures 17,973.59
Transferred to Revenue 5,026.41 23,000.00
School Department—New Equipment
Appropriation for 1953 4,000.00
Expenditures
Beaudette & Co., Inc., duplicator supplies 567.50
Boston Edison Co., range 241.58
Dictaphone Corp., transcribing machines 630.00
Hammet Co., J. L., desks—plastic tops—
blaokboards 1,912.88
Horne & Co., H. S., flies & tuberafters 381.82
National Cash Register Co., adding machine 102.00
Visual Curriculum Center, projector 114.80
Watertown Herald, advertising 2.50
Y & E Sales Corp., posture chairs 33.95
Total Expenditures 3,987.03
Transferred to Revenue 12.97 4,000.00
.268
School Department—Capital Expenditures
Appropriation for 1953 - 21,300.00
Expenditures
Belmont Herald, advertising 2.50..::
Christie, Alfred"Y., engineering services .. ,,..,... 613.84.
Fantasia, Sam, Labor—installing light _.-.250.00
General Electrlc:Supply Co., fixture5,7fi8.30,
Maurer, Francl5,'labor installing lights 316.00.,,,
Seltzer & Co.,' Ind., oil burner—material & labor ` 13�,629.00�
Stadman, Albert, labor—installing fixbures 276.00
Vahey, Ambrose P., labor—installing fixtures :• t .:1..238.00,.,; :.
Total Expenditures
Transferred to Revenue 6.36. 21;300,00
School Department—Maintenance
Appropriation for 1953 rt: , '1::i .: ,45,000.00
Expenditures
Addressograph-Multigrarph Corp.,.servfe,•.. ,: ,; ; , 10.59
Albany Carpet Cleaning Co., carpet cleaning 12.40
;A:menfcan Laundry Inc., laundry 18.95
Appalachian Flooring Co., rubber the steps 252.00
Ashmont Welding & Brazing Co.,-dual controls
in ,1953 Ford'.. 24.00': ,
Atlantic Roofing 1&.Skylight Works, roofing rep9dr- 836.00 '
Beaudette & Ooq;service on rexograph :�;' 25.00`-''=
Black, Lester M.,,.painting 830.00'
Black & Decker ,Mfg. Go., parts electric=tools , `:
Boshco Inc., saw-table--pants repair 37•.25''
Boston Edison Co., refrigerator 210.45
Boston Saw & Knife Co., saw & knife 29.56'''
Bostonian 'Sporting 'Goods Go., lockers "'1,553.15 ;-,
Broadway 'Piano Exchange, repairs to piano 15.00
Burgess Inc., Austin L., plastering 425.00
Burgess & Blocher Co.,;repairs -to schools
roof repairs 2,122.00
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., repairs
Campbell Hdwe Co., Inc., hardware 687.25
Caruso, James, garage rent " 42.00
Caverly, Francis, refinishing furniture. :r 214,00.
Chesterton Co., A. W., boiler setting
Chestnut Welding Co., welding—repair work.� 28025_ �t
Oif're Inc., Joe, hanging motion, picture screen-: _ 25.00
Cities Service Oil Co., oil burner 1,002.00;,: : : ..
Clapper Co., hedge clipper 44.07
Community Mowers & Home Service—
Mowers cleaned and adjusted 54.00 ,
Coolidge Paint & Supply Oo., supplies . .,• 1,523.84,
Coombs Motor. Co., labor—oil ,,.f,-.,,... .4.40 ,.,:
Davidson Fan Co., .bolts for boiler 10.00
Derman Rug Co., rug - 9.45 .•...
Dictaphone Corp., service 13:20'
DiGregorio, Frank, labor 40.00
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Dinsmore, Frank R., locker locks 570.00
Dodge Corp., F. W., official proposals 12.80
Donald, William H., labor 249.75
Doonan, H. J., labor 66.90
Eastman Movers, moving piano 19.25
Edison Inc., Thomas A., machine repair 4.64
Egan Co., John W., painting 5,289.50
Empire Electrical Co., repair 72.40
Equipment Rental Co., .thor hammer 12.25
Serafino Fantasia, labor 8.00
Farraher, Henry, auto repair 226.35
Fletcher Hdwe Co., hardware 3.94
Flynn Roofing & Sheet Metal Works, ,
roofing work 89.90
Gainey's Construction Newsletter, advertising 12.30
Gatchell Glass Co. Inc., glass 340.59
General Electric Supply Co., fixtures 116.96
Herrick Co., (bench gas furnace 20.80
Heywood-Wakefield Co., hinges and washers 30.48
Higgins, J. L., shades 762.00
Hobart Mfg. Co., repair dish washer 11.37
Hodge Boiler Works, boiler works 186.06
Holland Transportation Co., transportation 7.15
Horacek Co., Victor J., repair dampers-,repair 49.89
Hughes, Walter J., refinishing desks 681.30
International Business Machines, maintenance-
inspection service 20.31
Jacobsen Power Mower Co., Two power mowers-
overhauling-parts 761.36
Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 445.25
Johns=Manville Co., gaskets 63.64
Johnson Co., J. A., floor covering 339.00
Johnson Service Co., service temperature control 357.48
Keane Fire Equipment Co., box hammers-supplies 186.25
Keefe, Mary G., insurance 29.10
Kelsoe Bros., halyards 78.00
Lama, Nicholas, services 20.00
Lambert, Francis, labor 21.30
Lewis-Shepard Products Co., rubber tired wheels 28.80
Lyman, Jahn, labor 40.00
Mass., Commonwealth of, Dept. of Education,
pianos tuned-reconditioning 2 pianos 175.00
Mass., Commonwealth of, Division of Blind,
ipfanos tuned 20.00
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 1,193.58
Massa & Sons, V., roofing repair 2,280.00
Mobeoo Inc., transformers 294.90
Monroe Calculating Machine Co., maintenance 72.50
Morrison, R. B., inspection 16.00
Nally Movers Inc., cartage 41.90
National Cash Register Co., maintenance
Adding Machines 40.00
National Waterproofing Co., waterproofing 1,348.00
Nelson Co., John W., sanding drawing .boards 22.00
New England Laundries Inc., laundry 1.37
New Way Service, laundry .53
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 6.24
Norton Co., supplies 627
Old Town, service on duplicating machine 5.25
270
Olmstead Flint Corp., leather .belting 69.63
O'Neil, Richard, labor 8.00
Packard Machinery Co., parts 54.95
Parisian Dye House, cleansing 35.00
Powers Regulator Co., temperature control service 17.73
Quirk Co.. Edward S., tires & tubes 28.66
Rand Type Setting Service, type service 3.50
Remington Rand Inc., servicing machines 6.25
Robley, G. H., tires 40.00
Ross Pluming, &Heating Co., plumbing &heating 6,952.94
Russo, Joseph, labor 22.80
Sallese, Sam, labor 40.00
Service Sales Corp., pads for skill sander-brushes 2.55
Shunt Inc., George L., tires and tubes 25.80
St. John & McColl Inc., parts--servicing
duplicating machine 21.01
Stadtman, Edward, labor 8.00
Standard Duplicating Machines Co., service 24.00
Standard Electric Time Co., master clock
service-program time changed 590.44
Stanley Newman Co., waterproofing engineers 6,064.89
Stanley Winthrop's-take up belt .80
State Chemical Co., door mats 148.20
Stearns-Perry & Smith Co., armature repair 17.65
Swift, George, labor 8.52
Swaney Co., C. R., service on heating pump 7.84
Tavern&, Dominic, garage rent 87.00
Titus, L. C., cappenter work 1,534.77
Underwood Corp., maintenance 22.51
Utilities Supply Corp., valves 34.80
Visual Education Service, repairing 46.00
Walsh, James, service 10.00
Waltham Chemical Co., exterminating services 300.00
Watertown Herald, advertising 14.00
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 251.90
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies .35
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 9.60
Wyatt's Inc., repairs on office machines 384.84
Zastrea, Harry, cleaning chimneys 360.00
Total Expenditures 44,998.80
Transferred to Revenue 1.20 45,000.00
School Department-School Grounds Improvement
Appropriation for 1953 12,500.00
Expenditures
Joyce & Son Inc., P. J., grading 9,275.00
Murray Construction Co., E. C., cement wall 3,217.00
Watertown Herald, bids 5.00
Total Expenditures 12,497.00
Transferred to Revenue 3.00 12,500.00
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School Department—Medical Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 12,250.00
Expenditures
Beverly, Marjore, salary 2,683.24
Cook, Dorothy S., salary 913.28
King, Alfred, MD., salary 150.00
Mogan, M. Alice, salary 1,369.92
Secord, Walter N., MD., salary 1,350.00
Smith, Martha, salary 2,683.24
Tappan, Albert iB., MD., salary 1,500.00
Zovialdan, H., MD., salary 1,500.00
Total Expenditures 12,149.68
Transferred to Revenue 100.32 12,250.00
School Department—Medical Supplies
Appropriation for 1953 400.00
Expenditures
Appel, Charles P., MD., services 20.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 110.75
Mahady Co., E. F., hospital screens 92.25
Picceri, Saverio, MD., services 15.00
Piccolo's Pharmacy, supplies 137.56
Total Expenditures 375.56
Transferred to Revenue 24.44 400.00
School Department—Nurses Cars
Appropriation for 4953 480.00
Expenditures
Beverly, Marjorie, car expense 160.00
Cook, Dorothy S., car expense 64.00
Mogan, M. Alice, car expense 96.00
Smith, Martha, car expense 160.00 480.00
School Department—Evening School—Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 , 5,000.00
Expenditures
Armstrong, Dorothy,salary 12.00
Bannon, Joseph, salary 90.00
Berrio, Atkins, salary 55.00
Buchanan, Stephen, salary 21.00
Cesarini, Lala, salary - 84.00
272
Chase, George, salary 48.00
Coffey, Mary, salary 42.00
Compasano, Renato, salary 42.00
Cucinatto, John, salary 12.00
DePelteau, Loretta, salary 174.00
Donald, William, salary 168.00
Donnellan, William, salary 84.00
Donnelly, Margaret, salary 72.00
Ellis, Florence, salary 84.00
Felton, Clifton, salary 102.00
Fitapatrdck, Margaret, salary , 6.00
Ford, Raymond, salary 90.00
Goyette, Cesara, salary 36.00
Gramia, Anthony, salary 132.00
Guidrey, Gertrude, salary 174.00
Haynes, Mrs. Avil, salary 90.00
Hayes, Helen, salary 72.00
Hedrington, MaTgaret, salary 84.00
Hotin, Arthur, salary 50.00
Kazanjlan, Ralph, salary 3.00
Kerivan, George, salary 90.00
Kivlehan, Michael, salary 48.00
Lama, Nicolo, salary 60.00
Leonard, Felix, salary 72.00
Linehan, John, salary 96.00
Luppino, Phyllis, salary 42.00
Malkasian, Stella, salary 84.00
McCarthy, Ruth, salary 42.00
McGann, Beatrice, salary 90.00
McGrath, Arthur, salary 42.00
McKenney, Harry, salary 6.00
Mitchell, Arthur, salary 168.00
Moody, Harold, salary 6.00
Morrison, Charles, salary 26.00
Naumes, Mary, salary 48.00
Newcomb, Pauline, salary 162.00
Nutbing, Mrs. H., salary 10.00
O'Toole, Anne, salary 174.00
Pane, Edythe, salary 90.00
Parseghian, Albert, salary 96.00
Pellagrino, Angela, salary 96.00
Pellagrino, Lillian, salary 174.00
Richmond, John, salary 48.00
Robinson, Thomas, salary 5.25
Robinson, T. Donald, salary 300.00
Setti, Elsa, salary 60.00
Shea, Paul, salary 162.00
Snitko, Mollie, salary 48.00
Stearns, MTs. Elton, salary 84.00
Stearns, Marion, salary 78.00
Tirrell, Mary, salary 42.00
Vacca, Carlo, salary 132.00
Welch, Thomas, salary 42.00
Yankowski, George, salary 132.00
Total Expenditures 4,682.25
Transferred to Revenue 317.75 5,000.00
273
School Department—Evening School--Supplies
Appropriation for 1953 400.00
Expenditures
Boy, John F., printing 20.00
Comm. of Mass., Div. of Education, rental of
audio visual aids 4.00
Collidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 126.93
Donnellan, William, postage for films 3.32
Hammett Co., J. L., supplies 45.87
Harris Co., Ralph, photographic supplies 18.59
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 15.48
McGraw-Hill Book Co., books 25.24
Rand Type Setting Service, type supplies 9.55
South-Western 'Pub. Co., books 16.26
Watertown Herald, advertising 53.50
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 28.88
Watertown Sun Publ. Co., advertising 31.00
Total Expenditures 398.62
Transferred to Revenue 1.38 400.00
School Department—Trade & Outside Tuition
Appropriation for 1953 10,000.00
Refund 188.00 10,188.00
Expenditures
Belmont, Town of, tuition 480.06
Boston, City of, School Committee, tuition 2,442.96
Brookline. Town of, (tuition 54.75
Essex County Agricultural School, tuition 160.00
Lynn, City of, tuition 3.00
Medford, City of, tuition 120.00
Middlesex County, tuition 198.29
Newton, City of, tuition 5,619.80
Waltham, City of, tuition 429.91
Wellesley, Town of, tuition 51.72
Total Expenditures 9,560.49
Transferred to Revenue 627.51 10,188.00
School Department—Transportation
Appropriation for 1953 7,500.00
Expenditures
Belmont Taxi Co., transportation 220
Clark's Taxi Co., transportation 1,287.75
Godwin Taxi Service, transportation 1,298.35
Jenny Mfg. Co., gas 32.09
Metropolitan Coach Service, coach service 48.40
Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Co.,
274
coach service 4,791.50
Shea, Patricia, reimbursement car tickets 6.00
Taverna, Dominic, garage rent 22.50
Total Expenditures 7,488.79
Transferred to Revenue 1121 7,500.00
School Department-Transportation-New Beach Wagon
Appropriation for 1953 2,300.00
Expenditures
Coombs Motor Co.,beach wagon 2,131.89
Farraher, Henry, parts 14.00
milmore, Frederick J., lettering 6.00
O'Brien, Thomas F., reimbursement on registration 3.00
Tabor Stamp Works, brass plate 12.52
Watertown Herald, bids 2.50
Whitney, J. Malcolm, insurance 121.61
Total Expenditures 2,291.52
Transferred to Revenue 8.48 2,300.00
School Department-Military Retirement Fund
Appropriation for 1953 140.00
Expenditures
Mass Teachers'Retirement Board-report of absence 140.00
School Department-Juvenile Recreation
Appropriation for 1953 10,000.00
Expenditures
Alberico, Alice, salary 72.00
Basile, Frank, salary 6.00
Beeten, Claire, salary 11.00
Blackburn, Joseph, salary 39.00
Blake, Thomas, Jr., salary 9.00
Branca, Julian, salary 33.50
Brown, Eileen, salary •18.00
Callahan, Mary, salary 12.00
Carey, Ann L., salary 3.00
Carney, Helen C., salary 2.50
Centola, Benedict, salary 6.00
Chinian, Jack, salary 144.50
Clarke, Beverly J., salary 42.60
Clem, Carl, salary 13.00
Clynes, Martin,' salary 6.00
Cochrane, Agnes, salary 17.00
Coen, Mildred E., salary 237.00
Collins, Miriam, salary 19.50
Conrad, Mary, salary 3.00
Cook, Joseph A., salary 32.00
275
Corbett, William, salary 142.50
Corcoran, Mary, salary 5.00
Daley, Catherine, salary 185.00
D'Angelis, Jeanne, salary 3.00
Dedeyan, Angel, salary 35.00
DeFazio, Dante, salary 49.00
Dagnan, John, salary 74.00
DePass, John W., salary 163.00
DeSimone, James, salary 3.00
Desmond, Mildred, salary 5.00
Devaney, Mary, salary , 36.00
DI'Andrea, Phyllis, salary 3.00
Donnellan, William, salary 253.00
Donnelly, Edward, salary 12.00
Donnelly, Margaret, salary 54.00
Donnelly, Marie, salary 38.00
Dunbar, Eunice, salary 15.00
Dupuis, Robert, salary 36.00
Eleanor, Sister, salary 8.00
Farrell, George, salary 36.00
Farrington, Julia, salary 12.00
Felton, Clifton A., salary 208.00
Felton, Clifton A., Jr., salary 23.50
Fitzpatrick, John L., salary 92.50
Fitzpatrick, Margaret, salary 6.00
Gleason, Robert D., salary 108.00
Gough, Anne M.,salary 458.12
Gough, Dorothy, salary 114.00
Gregory, Thomas, salary 30.00
Guidrey, Virginia, salary 26.00
Harrington, Robert, salary 191.00
Hayes, Esther, salary 4.00
Hill, Leonard C., salary 3.00
Hillen, Ethel A., salary 94.50
Hunter, Ernest L., Jr., salary 4.00
Hutchinson, Edythe, salary 3.00
Keenan, James, salary 81.00
Kelley, Elizabeth, salary 10.00
Kelly, Francis Jr., salary 3.00
Koumjian, John, salary 329.50
Krikorian, Sadie, salary 20.00
Landin, Walter, salary 8.00
Landry, Carol, salary 4.00
Loughlin, Rita, salary 33.00
Lyons, Mary A., salary 40.00
MacDonald, Ruth, salary 161.00
Malley, Joseph, salary 62.50
Mankiewicz, John, salary 6.00
Mannino, Ernest, salary 29.00
Mantenuto, John, salary 98.00
McCabe, Helen T., salary 80.00
McCall, Dolores, salary 12.00
McCarthy, Francis J., salary 45.00
McCarthy, Marjorie, salary 16.50
McDermott, Joseph, salary 35.50
McDermott, Thomas, salary 120.00
McDonough, Regina, salary 136.00
Mclnnerney, Feancis, salary 6.00
McInnes, Joyce, salary 3.00
276
McManus, Helen, salary 70.50
McManus, Joseph, salary 19.00
Mogan, Alice, salary 59.00
Montalto, Roger, salary 7.50
Morrison, Charles J., salary 8.00
Morrison, Eleanor, salary 152.50
Murphy, Joseph, salary, 309.37
Murphy, Thomas R., salary 18.00
Natoli, Marie G., salary 67.00
Nuhn, Mary, salary 12.00
Oates, John, salary 8.00
O'Connell, Paul P., salary 211.00
O'Connell, Robert, salary 32.50
Pallotta, Carmine, salary 49.00
Perkins, Philip, salary 63.00
Peros, Frank, salary 197.50
Powers, Genevieve M., salary 5.00
Quinn, Ronald, salary 8.00
Reilly, Thomas, salary 201.50
Scanlan, Priscilla, salary 3.00
Sheehan, James, salary 48.00
Slamin, Phyllis, salary 1.00
Smith, Martha, salary 29.00
Smythe, Francis J., salary 114.00
Stolnacke, Martha, salary 30.00
Tynan, Gertrude, salary 5.00
Viera, Joseph, salary 6.00
Vi+ttemberga, Frank, salary 3.00
Waitt, Mary, salary 38.00
Ward, Edwin H., salary 81.50
Ward, John H. R., salary 18.00
Whelan, Doris M., salary 67.00
White, Mary Jane, salary 78.00
Yankowski, George, salary 100.50
Materials
Boston Y.W.C.A., medical examinations 411.00
Brine Co., James W., Brack numbers 4.50
Diesges & Clust, ribbons and bars 202.53
Evans Printing Service, printing 21.80
Globe Ticket Co. of New Eng., tickets 75.30
Hammett Co., J. L., fingner paint-supplies 36.72
Metropolitan Coach Service, coaches 378.40
Middlesex & Boston St. Rlwy Co., buses 255.50
Skating Club of Boston, skating 50.00
Visual Education Service, michraphone 4225
Watertown Bowladrome Inc., bowling 758.12
Watertown Radio Co., phonograph records 28.84
Total Expenditures 8,983.95
Transferred to Revenue 1,016.05 10,000.00
School Department-Athletic Fund Salaries
Appropriadion for 1953 41,270.00
Expenditures
Alberico, Alice, salary 2,500.00
Biggane, Sara T., salary 4,933.36
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Clem, Call, salary 4,880.00
Dzenowa&, Helen R., salary 2,655.00
Ellis, Cyril, salary 240.00
Gleason, Robert, salary 800.00
Harris, John, salary 160.00
Koumjian, John, salary 200.00
MacKenzie, Barbara, salary 389.36
Mannino, Ernest, salary 300.00
McCarthy, Ruth, salary 3,320.00
McDermott, Joseph, salary 250.00
McGahan, Charles, salary 300.00
Malley, Joseph, salary 500.00
Mantenuto, John, salary 4,446.64
Murphy, Joseph, salary , 1,274.96
Rogers, Katherine G., salary 3,166.72
Sheehan, James, salary 2,100.00
Ward, Edwin, salary 300.00
Yankowski, George, salary 400.00
Zeno, Joseph, salary 5,336.64
Total Expenditures 38,452.68
Transferred ito Revenue 2,817.32 41,270.00
School Department—Athletic Fund Insurance
Appropriation for 1953 3,500.00
Expenditures
Scott, Ernest D., insurance 3,500.00
School Department—Athletic Fund
Appropriation for 1953 9,000.00
Balance brought forward 980.74
Athletic Receipts 14,914.69 24,895.43
Expenditures
Arrow System, new pads 35.00
Belmont Herald, advertising 38.50
Belmont High A. A. Fund, gate receipts 1,697.12
Belmont Music, dance album 2.40
Bennett, Frank, referee 8.00
Biggane, Sally, transportation 10.00
Boston Edison Co., service 12.75
Boston Garden Arena Corp., rental 350.00
Boston Music Co., music 8.81
Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., sporting goods 4,543.16
Boy, John F., printing 11.50
Brine Co., James W., sporting goods 334.12
Brockton High School, 40% gate receipts 287.32
Brookline Music & Radio Co., supplies 12.55
278
Cambridge Athletic Ass'n, gate receipts 11.84
Clark, Guy P., transportation 168.00
Coolidge Cleansers Inc., cleansers 7.00
Cran Barry & Co., hockey sticks and goalie boots 187.72
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 1,187.78
Ellis, Cyril F., petty empenses 100.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 365.00
Farm Bureau Association, shavings 9.60
Fletcher Hdwe Co., hardware 12.50
Gelotte Inc., Claus, rental of camera 38.75
Gleason, Robert D., meeting-league dues 131.50
Globe Ticket Co., roll tickets 80.40
Greene, L. Charlton, phonographs 160.00
Grey, Raymond J., soccer league dues 10.00
Guild, Robert F., official Commissioner services 50.00
Harris, Charles A., supporters 261.00
Harris, Lewis S., entree 8.00
Harris, John J., petty cash 250.00
Holland & Co. Inc., E. F. bats 11.97
Homberg Gym Suit Co., tunics 60.00
Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co.,sporting goods 2,634.88
Ivory System, reconditioning clothing 489.70
Linehan, John, referee 8.00
Lord's Cleansers-cleansing 443.75
Loyal Crown Unene Service, linen service 4.00
Malden Catholic A. A. Fund, guarantee for game 150.00
Malley, Joseph A., meeting-green fees 10.50
Mass Secondary School Prin. Assoc., dues 25.00
Mastrangelo, Louis, MD., services 200.00
McGlauflin, B. Fay., insurance 5.00
Mercury System, shoes rebuilt 264.06
Metropolitan Coach Service Inc.,coaches 1,593.95
Metropolitan Interscholastic T. League, dues 50.00
Middlesex & Boston St. Rlway Co., chartered
services 250.50
Moore, Harold J., dues 8.00
National Education Assoc., books 1.59
Newton Athletic Assoc., gate receipts 948.63
Otis Bros. Co., athletic sox & shirts 441.00
Pantos Convas Corp., repair & add grommets to
Tarpaulin 35.00
Parisian Dye House Inc., cleansing 46.20
Peros, Frank, referee 4.00
Prendergast, Winifred, services 6.00
Rand's Pharmacy, adhesive 3.50
Sanborn, Ralph, dues for leagues 35.00
Skating Club of Boston, skating 2,675.00
Sportcraft Co., sports supplies 656.48
Sports Equipment Center, hockey pucks 5.50
Sullivan, Joseph C., entree fees 17.00
Various Persons-services 3,130.50
Watertown Herald, advertising 60.00
Watertown Sun, advertising 77.60
Zeno, Joseph, coaches assoc., dues & meeting 5.00
Total Expenditures 24,847.63
Balance carried forward 47.80 24,895.43
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School Department-Federal Lunch Program
Lunch Receipts 48,429.91
Expenditures
Cameron, Margaret M., salary 1,421.20
Coen,Mary A., salary 1,428.00
Davison, Nettie B., salary 840.00
Guy, Jennie, salary 560.40
Hall, Eleanore, salary 10.00
Holmes, Daisy H., salary 1,680.00
Jenkins, Lily Jane, salary 856.00
Maclnnes, Margaret, salary 449.00
MacLeod, Carrie, salary 1,428.00
MacLeod, Margaret E., salary 1,428.00
Macauley, Ethel M., salary 1,421.20
Moyer, Maude, salary 965.60
Nally, Katerine F., salary 1,302.00
Nixon, Catherine A., salary 1,411.00
Norish, George, salary 330.00
Porter, Sarah A., salary 1,680.00
Simpson, Lula, salary 15.00
Air & Refrigerator Service, service on freezer 106.00
Andrews Paper Co., cups 310.52
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., repairs 5.75
California Fruit Co., vegetables 33.00
Ce-Lect Baking Co., -baking supplies 1,328.19
Dole & Bailey Inc., meat 1,719.35
General Ice Cream Corp., ice cream 4,060.20
Heinz Co., H. J., pickles 10.94
Hobart Mfg. Co., labor 22.07
Hood & Sons, H. P., ice cream 2,043.05
Jones-McDuffee & Stratton Co., dishes 483.44
Keep, Marion P., petty cash-student payroll 841.88
Kramer & Son Inc., Peter, candy 3,727.14
Livermore, G. Waldo, fowl 92.05
Mass., Commonwealth of., Dept. of Education-
Lunch Programs-schools--supplies 122.40
Metropolitan Ice Co., frosted foods 3.50
Milan Inc., P. A., provisions 152.50
National Biscuit Co., cookies--crackers 243.08
New Eng Tel & Tel Co., services 222.69
Nogler's Good Products Co., Al, mayonaise-oleo- 315.20
Norish, George, labor 4.00
Orona. Mfg. Co., cleaning supplies 93.10
Pierce Co., S. S., groceries 2,207.60
Proctor & Gamble Dist. Co., pri nex 27.78
Reid Murdoch & Co., peanut butter 59.70
Russo & Sons Inc., A., vegetables 696.80
Savage & Co., sugar 370.37
Sunshine Biscuits Inc., cookies 981.93
Tri-Sum Potato Chips Co., potato chips 1,550.94
Union Market National Bank, service charges 5.79
Whiting Milk Co., milk & Cream 826.64
Woodland Dairy Inc., milk & cream 7,091.51
Total Expenditures 46,984.51
Balance carried forward 1,445.40 48,429.91
280
School Department—Milk Fund
Balance brow.ght forward 446.88
Milk Receipts 13,478.44 13,925.32
Expenditures
Deerfoot Farms Milk Co., milk 1,267.02
Dorchester Ice Cream Corp., sundae cups 122.40
Golden Cookie Bakeries, cookies 15.67
Hood & Sons, H. P., milk 1,849.91
Seymour Ice Cream Co., ice cream 15.00
Sunshine Biscuit Inc., cookies 1856
Watertown Herald, advertising 2.50
Whiting Milk Co., milk 9,711.76
Total Expenditures 13,022.82
Balance carried forward 922.50 13,925.32
School Plans for East Jr. High & Phillips School
Balance brought forward 1,888.50
Transferred Town Meeting 1,877.78 10.72
Expenditures
Fortune, Mark, reimbursement for photographic materials 10.72
School Department—Razing Francis School
Balance brought forward 1,550.00
Transferred Town Meeting 1,545.25 4.75
Expenditures
Belmont Herald, bids 4.75
Phillips School Addition
Appropriation for 1953 10,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 9,350.40
Transferred Reserve Fund 500.00
Balance brought forward 184,012.20 203,862.60
Expenditures
American Chain Link Fence Co., fence 628.00
Boston Herald, bid 13.00
Burns, Vincent DePaul, clerk of the works 290.00
Collen-Willis & Beckonert, architect 1,850.40
General Electric Appliance Co., refrigerator 202.46
Hammett Co., J. L., ,folding chairs 1,627.50
Lewis-Shepard Products Inc., floormaster trucks 637.50
Leonard Rugo Inc., payments on addition 162,030.02
Thompson Water Cooler Co., water cooler 186.40
281
Watertown Sun, bids 15.60
Total Expenditures 167,480.88
Balance carried forward 36,381.72 203,862.60
North Elementary School
Balance brought forward 587,720.00
Expenditures
Barrett Insurance Agency, John W., insurance 893.55
Belmont Herald, bids 15.94
Burns, Vincent DePaul, clerk of the works 4,930.00
Collens Willis & Beckonert, architect 20,899.68
Dodge Corp., F. W., official proposals 31,20
Gainey's Construction Newsletter, advertising 25.50
Park Construction Co., .payments on school 207,855.51
Raymond Concrete Pile Co., Gow test borings 498.09
Watertown Sun Pub. Co., bids 16.00
Total Expenditures 235,165.47
Balance carried forward 352,554.53 587,720.00
East Jr, High School—Addition
Appropriation for 1953 620,000.00
Expenditures
Colletti Bros., plans 2,500.00
Balance carried forward 617,500.00 620,000.00
East Jr. High School—Remodeling
Appropriation for 1953 100,000.00
Expenditures
Colletti Bros., plans 1,000.00
Galligan, Thomas J., Jr., use of car 10.00
General Electric Supply Co., electric supplies 7,083.20
Hughes Electric Service—electric work—wirin,, 3,930.19
Watertown Sun. Publ. Co., advertising 3.20
Total Expenditures 12,026.59
Balance carried forward 87,973.41 100,000.00
Public Library Department Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 77,000.00
Expenditures
Altieri, Marilyn, salary 59.43
Baiter, Helen, salary 184.64
Belisle, Denise, salary 44.97
282
Black, Lois, salary 70.00
Blake, Mary C., salary 3,240.00
Blanchard, Robert, salary 58.85
Bloomer, Gerard, salary 300.00
Bodge, Richard, salary 2,628.28
Bonanno, Shirley, salary 335.82
Brady, Rose M., salary 3,360.00
Bryant, Audrey, salary 1,133.30
Burgess, Dorothy, salary 2,086.60
Camemto, Carmine, salary 110.40
Carey, John Charles, salary 2,690.00
Connolly, Mary E., salary 934.86
Crowley, James A., salary 2,980.00
Currie, Mrs. Cora, salary 1,764.97
Cyr, Roberta, salary 6.85
Dempsey, Mary Ellen, salary 113.50
DeFlorio, Patricia, salary 309.34
DiPiertrantoneo, Daniel, salary 110.95
Doyle, Irene, salary 4.50
Dupuis, Charlotte, salary 1,386.84
Elphick, Ruth L., salary 3,130.00
Franchina, Cecilia, salary 464.38
Hann, Edmund, salary 242.50
Harney, Mary V., salary 2,980.00
Haviland, Edith, salary 195.89
Healey, Patricia, salary 846.13
Hill, Pauline A., salary 3,240.00
Howard, Ethel M., salary 3,060.00
Hughes, Ann M., salary 861.96
Jensen, Roy, salary 2,360.00
Kacey, Joan, salary 32.63
Koromas, Cary, salary 59.40
Lamprakis, Irene, salary 2,450.00
MacCurdy, Natalie, salary 2,755.00
MacLeod, Mary E., salary 1,084.60
Maletesta, Nancy, salary 108.23
Malloy, Ione, salary 165.48
Mannix, Bernard, salary 3,215.41
Mannix, William J., salary 2,630.00
McNally, Mary, salary 4,300.00
Milton, Celesta, salary 7.43
O'Brien, Thomas, salary 109.80
Pallotta, Johanna, salary 355.50
Parks, Gladys, salary 21.68
Pascoe, Ruth, salary 70.16
Rogers, Christine, salary 24.60
Shea, Mary Louise, salary 266.92
Siegel, Lawrence, salary ' 2,947.50
Sullivan, Eleanor, salary 1,773.24
Testa, Esther E., salary 3,180.00
Weddell, Marilyn, salary 54.69
Wicks, John D., salary 2,760.00
Yerxa, Catherine M., salary 5,315.93
Total Expenditures 74,983.16
Transferred to Revenue 2,016.84 77,000.00
283
Public Library-Books-Periodicals & Binding
Appropriation for 1953 16,310.00
Expenditures
American Book Institute, books 6.16
American Geographical So., subscription 1.00
American Library Assoc., books 6.50
American Radio Relary League, handbook 3.00
American Technical Society, book 3.33
Americana Corp., encyclopedia 172.00
Arco Pub. Co., Inc., books 626
Armenian Educational Society of Tokat, Inc., book 10.00
Association of U.S. Army, book 4.80
Ayer & Son, N. W., directory of newspapers &
periodicals 30.00
Barnard & Co. Inc., F. J., binding 289.93
Barron's, subscription 15.00
Beckley-Cardy Co., books 108.89
Bedikian, A. A., book 2.79
Book & Print Shop., engravings 3.00
Boston Book & Art Shop Inc., book 4.71
Boston Music Co., music 5.44
Boston University Bureau of Business
Research, hooks 6.97
Bowker Co., R. R., books 28.07
Branford Co., Charles T., books 7.37
Briggs & Briggs Inc., records 288.39
British Book Centre, books 71.49
Bro-dart Industries, book covers 896.40
Brookline Public Library, book 3.33
Bulletin of the. Automic Scientists, subscription 4.00
Carnegie Inst. of Washington, books 1.25
Carter, Fern Jennings, braided rug books 3.00
Casebolt, Florence W., book 2.00
Changing Times, subscription 6.00
Cheduato Service, book 1.75
Children's Act',Ivities, renewal 12.00
China Student Club, pamphlets 2.50
Chronicle Guidance Pub. Corp., books 1.50
Coleman, Carroll, book .84
Collier & Son, P. F., books 111.43
Colonial Book .Service, books 51.18
Columbia University Press., books 5.07
Commodity Research Bureau, year book 10.28
Congressional.Quarterly, subscription 100.00
Cornell Maritime Press, handbook 5.43
Dame & Co., Nathaniel, books 203.80
Crawley & Co., John J., bible 8.96
Delphic Press., books 30.00
Doubleday & Co. Inc., books 1,132.11
Educational Services, book 1.37
Educators Progress Service, book 4.50
Encyclopedia Brittannica, year books-
encyclopedia 213.85
Esquire Records, record 4.55
Federation Topics, subscription 1.00
284
Field Enterprises Inc., world books 377.44
Findley Mobile Studio, book 1.00
Follett Library Book Co., 'books 294.68
Foreign Policy 'Assoc. Inc., subscription 11.00
Garrard Press., books 34.52
Gill Co., J. K., book 1.68
Girl Scouts of .the U.S.A., .handbooks 2.32
Goldberger Agency, Herman, subscriptions 482.85
Hacker Art Books, books 131.86
Hairenik Assoc. Inc., books 10.25
Hale & Co., E. M., books 68.73
Hall Co., George D., books 30.00
Hauber, A. A., book 1.80
Herald Tribune, subscription 14.70
High Fidelity, subscription 3.75
Hodges Figgis & Co., Ltd., books 1.20
Immigration Publications, books 13.50
Industrial Marketing, subscription 2.00
Industrial Research Service, directory 9.92
International Documents Service, subscription 2.00
Iowa State College Press., book 3.28
Kalemkerian, Mrs. IT., 'book 3.00
Kirkus Bookshop Service, Virginia, subscription 24.50
Knights News Co., newspapers 18.00
Lakeville, Town of., history of town 3.70
Laminan, Toivo, records 48•0
Lane Publishing Co., book 1.13
Latin American Inst. Press., books 3.36
League of Women Voters, subscription 3.00
Long's College Book Co., book 3.60
Louisana State University Press, subscription 5.00
Martin & Murray Co., 'books-dictionary 55.75
Mass. Historical Society, books 5.20
Mass. Library Assoc., membership 5.00
Mimir Publishers Inc., book 5.40
Moody's Investors Service, service 232.00
Motor Book Department-manuals 12.55
Music Library Assoc. Inc., subscription 3.00
National Education Assoc.-of the U.S.A., dues 10.00
New American Library, book .92
New England Council, subscription 3.20
New Eng. Film Service, films 440.77
New England News Co., books 5,836.60
New York Public Library, renewal 1.50
New York Times Co., subscription 50.00
Pearson, John A., books 279.77
Portfolio, books 10.00
Prescott, Worrall D., book 8.95
Prospect Union Educational Exchange,
catalogs 6.00
Public Administration Service, book 2.50
R S & S Co. Inc., binding books 154.35
Regent Book Co., books 61.72
Remington Rand Inc., book 1.40
Research Inst. Recommendations, recommendations 30.00
Rice Co., Inc., A. IT., film 62.55
Roche, Joseph M., books 135.75
285
Salem Press Inc., book 3.95
Sandborn & Co., Banjamin H., books 4.81
Sargent, Porter, handbook 13.23
Schoenhof's Foreign Books, books 15.41
Science Research Associates, subscriptions 44.00
Simon & Schuster Inc., books 91.07
Smithsonian Institution, book 6.00
St. Catherine Jr. College, catholic book list 3.75
St. Louis Public Library, book 2.00
Story House Co., books 309.19
Supt. of Documents, renewals 6.25
Thames Book Co., books 623.62
Thomas 'Publishing Co., books 13.54
Tiryakian, M. H., book 4.00
Tomlinson, Mrs. Margaret, renewal 12.00
Toothaker, O. H., books 505.60
Transatlantic Arts Inc., books 5.97
Trustees of the Public Library of Boston,
renewal 2.00
United Comminity Services of Metropolitan Boston,
book 5.00
United Nations Dept. of Public Info., film of
Dist. unit 2.50
Vanni, S. F., book 5.42
Vocational Guidance Manuals, manuals 15.02
Watertown News Co., newspapers 126.00
Watertown Radio Co., records 343.81
Wells Library Bindery, L.A. binding -books 525.82
Wesby & Sons Inc., J. S., binders 195.52
White & Co., James T., books 13.74
Wilcox & Follett Co., books 139.57
Wilde Co., W. A., books 91.93
Wilson Co., H. W., books 258.34
e
Total Expenditures 16,308.91
Transferred to Revenue 1.09 16,310.00
Public Library-Maintenance
Appropriation for 1953 15,341.00
Expenditures
Associated Radio, repair radio 3.45
Baker, Arthur D., wonder discs 1.00
Baker & Taylor Co., outstanding books
imprinted 12.42
Belmont Herald, 'bids 9.50,
Black, Lester M., painting 243.00
Blake, Carolyn, conference expenses 13.52
Bodge, Richard A., mileage 2.24
Boston Cons. Gas. Co., service 137.74
Boston Edison Co., service 2,405.95
Bowker Co., R. R., books 3.85
Brady, Rose M., expenses at meeting 15.30
Brae-Burn Nursery, supplies 2.93
British Information Service, films 5.00
286
Bro-dart Industries, adhesive-supplies 88.76
Buckley & Scott Utilities, renewal service--&
parts contracts 138.90
Carter-Rice & Co., lily cups 107.51
Chestnut Welding Co., repair 60.00
Children's Book Council, supplies 5.20
Commerical Refrigeration Co., service 13.81
Comm. of Mass., Reformatory for Women, flag 12.28
Community Mower & Home Se*dOe, mower
cleaned and -adjusted 60.25
Couch Co. Inc., S. H., transmitter-receiver-phone less
-handset & wall box supp. 39.21
Currier, Frank W., ozium 12.50
Curtain Town, material 12.73
DeMambro Radio Supply Co., repairs 8.50
Demco Library Supplies, supplies 142.10
Dowd Co., H. J., paper supplies 12.08
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 3.90
Dupuis, Charlotte, conference expenses 12.32
Egleston Shoe Service, punching holes-replacing
Eaton Press Inc., printing 238.45
handles 5.50
Pletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 153.63
Gaylord Bros. Inc., supplies 652.71
Gibbs Express Co., express .85
Gorin's-oil cloth 2.45
Harney, Mary, conference expenses 12.32
Hawes Electric Co., bulbs 15.66
Hinckley's Bicycle Shop., keys--shears
sharpened 1•80
Hopkins, Wallace H., flash box opener 3.75
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 657.54
Howard, Ethel M., -conference expenses 13.52
Ingham of Boston, leather straps 18.00
Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 1.40
Simport.Dolls, dolls 15.40
Lauricella, A., supplies 14.70
Library of Congress, cards 189.74
Liquick-Leather, liquick 3.95
MacDonald, Francis, transportation of books 364.00
Mannix, William Jr., carfare 2.60
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 236.64
Mass. Library Association, dues' 5.00
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 2,261.86
Milmore, Frederick J., lettering 16.50
Mooney Card & Gift Shop., supplies 1.89
Murray Co., Inc:, John W., office supplies 17.00
National Cash Register Co., adding machine cleaned
and adjusted 11.35
New Eng. Film Service Inc., supplies 27.68
New Eng Tel & Tel Co., service 881.50
Newton Shade & Screen Co., venetian blinds 371.50
Personal Flower Sefivice, trees and wreaths 85.77
Phinney, Wesley W., keys 2.50
postmaster-Boston, st=r:.6 and post cards 734.66
Purchasing=Town of Watertown, supplies 635.85
Railway Express Agency, express 4.85
287
Religious Publishers Group, catholic lenten lists 19.10
Rivet-0- Mfg. Co., stamp pads—ink 9.57
Rooney, William J., painting 812.00
Ross Co., M. M., poster boards 45.98
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 468.44
Royal Furniture Co., bridge table 9.95
Ryan Inc., Harold A., flowers 15.00
Siegel, Lawrence H., mileage 40.50
Sliney Co., John J., loam 20.58
Smith & Corona Typewriters., L. C., maintenance—
typewriters—new typewriters 608.35
Standard Window Cleaning Co., window cleaning 82.00
Stetson Co., M. D., cleansing supplies 34628
Stone & Forsyth Co., tape 10.39
Sturgis Printing Co., printing 14.17
Testa, Esther M., expense at meeting 15.30
Titus, L. C., carpenter work 1,492.09
Ward's Stationers—office supplies 2.38
Watertown Letter Shop., mimeographing 8.25
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 3.60
Water Department—Town of Watertown,
metered water 17.64
Yerxa, Catharine M., incidentals 50.98
Total Expenditures 15,341.00
Transferred to Revenue 15,341.00
Library Trust Fund Income
Income from Funds 143.23
Expenditures
Brady, Rose, hoodsies 5.95
Knocknagree Historical Fund, book 14.74
Mass Library Assoc., subscriptions 5.00
New Eng. News Co., operatic masterpieces—
year book (statesmen) 85.54
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., reprints 32.00
Total Expenditures 14323 143.23
RECREATION
Park Department—Salary of Superintendent
Appropriation for 1953 3,580.00
Expenditures
Dwyer, Joseph, salary 3,580.00
Park Department—Salary of Clerk
Appropriation for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Rundlett, Laura B., salary 300.00
288
Park Department—Transportation for Superintendent
Appropriation for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Dwyer, Joseph A., transportation 300.03
Park Department—Labor
Appropriation for 1953 18,277.00
Expenditures
Weekly, pay-rolls 17,994.06
Transferred to revenue 282.94 18,277.00
Park Department—Extra Labor
Appropriation for 1953 2,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 300.00 2,300.00
Expenditures
Weekly, pay-rolls 2,202.49
Transferred to Revenue 97.51 2,300.00
Park Department—Maintenance
Appropriation for 1953 8,373.00
Expenditures
Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Co., ammate 34.00
Bleiler Co., E. J., repairs 42.04
Boston Edison Co., service 454.96
Boston Janitors Supply Co., sanitary supplies 92.32
Bostonian Sportdng Goods Co., field marker—
supplies 454.15
Brae Burn Nursery, plants 7.70
Chestnut Welding & Iron Co., welding 9.00
City Service Gas Station, service 44.70
Clapper Co., service on mowers 434.47
Community Recreation service of Boston,
staj7emobile 6.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., paint 106.92
Costtgan Co., John F., checking lights—wiring &
replace glass 4.35
Dolge Co., C. B., chemical supplies 35.66
Driscoll & Co. Inc., Dennis, clay 105 C0
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 9.70
Fish Nurseries, Charles R., maples 389.50
Fisk-Alden Co., drain plug gaskets .42
Fletcher Hdwe Co., hardware 416.48
289
G & S Paper Co., Inc., supplies 10.39
Gentile, Daniel, carpenter service 100.00
Grant Co., W. T., yard goods 16.85
Green & Co. Inc., S. B., cement 61.48
Grossman Sons., L., paint 17.63
Gulf Oil Corp., sari soil set 55.08
Hammett Co., J. L., pyroxalin lacing-paint &
crayons 76.25
Hartney Spray Corp.,-tree surgeons 20.00
Interior Products Co., paint 18.00
Kelsoe Bros., flag pole painting 27.00
Kinch, Ralph W., milling posts 6.00
Littlefield-Greene Inc., supplies 9.44
MacLeod & Moynihan, lumber 128.75
Mass Broken Stone Co., screenings 42.47
Mass., Commonwealth of., Reformatory for
Women, flag 16.50
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 118.30
McElroy, Robert J., painting truck 25.00
McVey, T. H., removing flag-pole and replacing
at new location 250.00
Meister, O. J., reinforce frame on trailer-
canvas belt on power mower-repair 87.75
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 931.74
Mooney Card & Gift Shop., supplies 34.49
New Eng Tel & Tel Co., service 145.26
Newton Used Car & Parts Co., pipe 29.04
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 200.22
O'Brien & Sons, M. E., ratchet reels-Baby
swing sets 567.82
Otis Bros. Co., sweat shirts 29.12
Perrin-Seamans & Co., pre-cleaner 9.80
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 167.66
Raymond, D. B., gravel 57.60
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., boiler repair 298.06
Shutt, George L., tires 139.26
Sliney Co. Inc., John J., loam 252.84
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 337.84
Standard Auto Gear Co., oil 19.41
Standard Steel & Iron Works, reinforcing rods 72.40
Sweetheart Ice Cream, ice cream 31.15
Tosh Signs, metal signs 36.00
Titus, L. C., carpenter 5.50
Vespa Bros. Trust Inc., loam-sub soil 600.00
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 15.29
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., primer-paint 211.71
Watertown Herald, bids-advertising 34.50
Watertown Typesetting Co., baseball schedules 12.50
Watertown Upholstering Co., cotton 2.00
Water Department-Town of Watertown-
metered water 280.42
White Motor Co., repair 12.65
Woolworth Co., F. W., supplies 69.94
Yeomans F. O'Connell Co., fence materials 31.54
Total Expenditures 8,370.02
Transferred to Revenue 2.98 8,373.00
290
Park Department-Fences
Appropriation for 1953 2,435.00
Expenditures
Security Fence Co., fence 1,569.00
Watertown Herald, bids 2.50
Yeomans O'Connell Co., fence 702.00
Total Expenditures 2,273.50
Transferred to Revenue 161.50 2,435.00
Park Department-Playground Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 5,440.00
Transferred Reserve Fund 150.00 5,590.00
Expenditures
Abberico, Fred, salary 240.00
Barbone, Victoria, salary 240.00
Basmajian, Gregory, salary 238.00
Brown, Margaret, salary 240.00
Burke, Walter, salary 120.00
Caapadona, Virginia, salary 119.00
Carroll, Joseph, salary 240.00
Chase, Erle ,L,., salary 237.00
Deldon, Nick, salary 240.00
Duffy Madeline, salary 238.00
Ehrlick, Robert, salary 240.00
Faherty, Walter J., salary 240.00
Forbes, Edmund, salary 120.00
Gallagher, Julia, salary 240.00
Keenan, Mary, salary 240.00
LeConti, Barbara, salary 120.00
MacGregor, Doris C., salary 320.00
Malley, Kevin, salary 120.00
Maloney, Patricia salary 120.00
Mastrangelo, Joe, salary 116.50
McCall, Dolores, salary 239.50
McLeod, Helen, salary 239.50
Pallone, Margaret, Salary 210.00
Peros, Frank P., salary 320.00
Perry, Mrs. William H., salary 104.00
Roche, Karen, salary 150.00
Vittimberga, Frank, salary 240.00
Total Expenditures 5,531.50
Transferred to Revenue 58.50 5.590.00
Park Department-Tennis Instructor
Appropriation for 1953 100.00
Expenditures
Koumjian, John, salary 100,00
291
Park Department—Little Leagues
Appropriation for 1953 2,500.00
Expenditures
Barrett Ins. Agency, John W., insurance 160.00
Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., bats & balls
supplies 814.76
Iver-Johnson Sporting Goods Co., helmets 136.00
Otis Bros. Co., shirts & caps 298.20
Sport Mart Inc., baseballs 60.00
Watertown Boosters Club, umpires 920.00
Watertown Typesetting Co., schedules 101.50
Watertown Herald bids 2.50
Total Dxpenditures 2,492.96
Transferred to Revenue 7.04 2,500.00
Park Department—Oiling Fields
Appropriation for 1953 1,000.00
Expenditures
Gulf Oil Corp., oiling fields 970.96
Watertown Herald, bids 2.50
Total Expenditures 973.46
Transferred to Revenue 26.54 1,000.00
Park Department—Repair Old Building
Appropriation for 1953 740.00
Expenditures
Craig & Sons, Wm., repairs at Victory Field 700.00
Transferred to Revenue 40.00 740.00
Park Department—Retaining Wall—How Park
Appropriation for 1953 600.00
Expenditures
Folino & Sons Inc., F. F., retaining wall 600.00
Park Department—Painting Victory Field Fence
Appropriation for 1953 1,795.00
Expenditures
Craig & Sons, Wm., painting 1,665.00
Watertown Herald, bids 2.50
Total Expenditures 1,667.50
Transferred to Revenue 127.50 1,795.00
292
Park Department—Equipment—Rosary Academy
Appropriation for 1953 700.00
Expenditures
O'Brien & Sons., M. E., equipment 689.29
Transferred to Revenue 10.71 700.00
Park Department—Fence at Rosary Academy
Appropriation for 1953 850.00
Expenditures
American Chain Link Fence Co., fence 787AO
Transferred to Revenue 62.60 850.00
Park Department—New Power Roller
Appropriation for 1953 3,106.00
Transferred Town Meeting 400.00 2,706.00
Expenditures
Bleiler Equipment Co., E. J., tandem roller—
supplies 2,696.41
Transferred to Revenue 9.59 2,706.00
UNCLASSIFIED
Pensions
Appropriation for 1953 106,000.00 ,
Expenditures
Armstrong, Frank, pension 2,137.30
Black, John, pension 1,950.00
Blackburn, Charles, pension 2,275.00
Brennan, John, pension 1,200.00
Brown, Vernon S., pension 1,500.00
Chick, Arnold, pension 871.98
Comfort, Redford, pension 1,450.00
Conti, Domenic, pension 1,234.66
D'Amico, Michael, pension 1,443.41
Dardis, James, pension 1,053.00
Days, James, pension 1,443.41
Devaney, Thomas W., pension 1,700.00
Donnelly, Andrew J., -pension 3,150.00
Dwyer, Paul, pension 2,333.34
Faherty, Martin J., pension 1,238.58
Ferguson, Thomas, -pension 2,004.38
Flanagan, James E., pension 2,456.67
293
Ford, Joseph, pension 1,495.00
Gorman, William, pension 2,026.22
Manley, Lawrence E., pension 1,854.00
Hetherington, Walter L., pension 391.43
Hillier, Samuel, pension , 2,456.67
Hunter, John F., pension 1,800.00
Keating, Franklin, pension 2,535.00
Keefe, John F., pension 1,495.00
Kelly, John J., pension 1,700.00
Kelly, Albert, pension 2,333.34
Kenney, Edward, pension 1,258.31
Loughlin, Joseph F., pension 1,550.00
Mackin, Walter, pension 1,911.00
Maloney, Thomas, pension 1,800.00
Maloney, William, pension 2,066.66
McDermott, Michael, pension 1,200.00
McNicholas, Peter, pension 2,066.66
Milmore, John F., pension 2,001.00
Milmore, Thomas F., pension 1,243.34
Moran, Michael, pension 1,454.00
Morley, Thomas, pension 1,612.14
Murphy, Jeremiah J. pension 143.85
Neal, Paul W., pension 2,004.38
O'Donnell, Thomas, pension 1,203.36
O'Halloran, Edward, pension 1,180.72
O'Hearn, John W., :pension 1,800.00
O'Leary, John J.. pension 1,400.00
Parker, Harold, pension 1,600.00
Perkins, Arthur, pension 2,200.00
Perkins, Louis, pension 1,500.00
Quirk, John, pension 1,8W.00
Regan, William, pension 2,207.52
Reilly, John J., Jr., pension 1,855.00
Reilly, Joseph J., pension 3,696.00
Reilly, Thomas, pension 178.76
Russo, Domenic, pension 1,286.80
Shea, James, pension 264.50
Shea, Charles, .pension 2,333.34
Smith, William, pension 1,243.34
Stead, Joseph, pension 1,645.00
Vahey, David, pension 3,494.40
Zuppe, Frank, pension 1,286.80
Vahey, James J., pension 1,145.80
Total Expenditures 101,161.07
Transferred to Revenue 4,838.93 106,000.00
Annuities
Appropriation for 1953 9,425.00
Expenditures
Carney, Margaret, annuity 900.00
Clifford, Mary J., annuity 900.00
Edwards, Mrs. Edward C., annuity 41725
Ford, Gertrude A., annuity 900.00
294
McEl-hiney, Lydia, annuity 900.00
Mee, Vivienne, annuity 900.00
Munhall, Blanche, annuity 900.00
Nally, Ann, annuity 900.00
Nichols, Sadie, annuity 900.00
~Streeter, Katie C., annuity 900.00
Welsh, Alice, annuity 900.00
Total Expenditures 9,417.25
Transferret to Revenue 7.75 9,425.00
Printing Town Reports
Appropriation 4or 1953 2,572.80
Expenditures
Eaton Press Inc., -printing town reports 2,752.80
Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 3,000.00
Expenditures
Atlantic Flag Pole Co., halyards & painting 221.62
Bloomer, Harold J., settlement 21.50
Boston Edison Co., service—Xmas lighting 449A9
Boston & Maine R. R., rent parking area 537.90
Corazzint, Elsie C., settlement 73.00
Crowley, Mary, settlement 500.00
Electric Time Co. Inc., cheiking town clock 26.00
Evans, Edward W., settlement 100.00
Bassett, Elizabeth, services 36.00
Looby, William C., settlement 70.40
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 91.83
Metropolitan Transit Authority, permission to
erect—maintenance & use a traffice signal post 2.00
Perkins Institute, settlement 82.00
Personal Flower Service, Christmas trees 42.00
Sawin, Walter R., settlement 20.00
Union Market National Bank, annual rent—
parking space 181.44
Woolworth Co., F. W., Christmas decorations 15.50
York, George D., settlement 36.50
Total Expenditures 2,507.18
Transferred to Revenue 492.82 3,000.00
Headquarters Veterans Organizations
Appropriation for 1953 4,650.00
Expenditures
Ayvasian, Mihran, sent Italian-American Club 600.00
Keefe, Joseph H., rent Amvets 1,200.00
295
Metchear Realty Trust Co., rent Veterans
Foreign Wars 1,500.00
Patten Post, Isaac B., rent Disabled American
Veterans 600.00
Patten Past, Isaac B., rent American Gold Star
Mothers 40.00
Pequosette Aerie Order of Eagles, American
Gold Star Mothers 40.00
Watertown Lodge Land Trust, rent Italian-
American Club 600.00
Total Expenditures 4,580.00
Transferred to Revenue 70.00 4,650.00
Reserve Fund
Appropriation for 1953 25,000.00
Expenditures
Civil Defense 5,637.50
Election Expense 1,600.00
Fire, Contingent 175.22
Highway Dump Special 1,200.00
Park, Fence at Rosary Academy 850.00
Equipment 700.00
Playground 'Salaries 150.00
Phillips School Addition 500.00
Police Contingent 850.00
Veterans' Benefits 8,000.00
Water—Maintenance 1,500.00
Emergency Overtimt 1,000.00
Workmen's Compensation 750.00
Total Expenditures 22,912.72
Transferred Overlay Reserve 2,08728 25,000.00
Memorial Day
Appropriation for 1953 3,700.00
Expenditures
American Legion
American Legion Post 99, chef helpers 20.00
Higgins Ice Cream Co.. ice cream 1725
Ingerson, Frederick, supplies 43.16
Kreem's Camera & Card Shop., stamped ribbon
tags 36.92
McCarthy Bros., car hire 12.00
McGann & Sons Co., T. F., name plates 45.00
Meat Spot, provisions 66.70
Russo & Sons Inc., A., beverages 45.20
Somerville Machine & Foundry Co., grave markers 81.25
Steve-Vin's Bakery, rolls--pies—ice cream 29.25
Sugarman Bros. Inc., paper supplies 3820
Town Diner, food supplies 10.80
296
Watertown Sun Pub. Co., (general orders—
envelopes 25.00
Amvets
Amvets Past 14—food supplies—car 167.86
Personal Press., booklets 97.50
Gold Star Mothers
M Oaxthy Bros., car hire 48.00
Personal Flower Service, flowers 35.00
General Committee
American Legion Post 99--guard of honor 25.00
Burnham-Manning Post 1105, firing squad 25.00
Chick, Arnold L., sclwol bands 135.00
Goodale, Margaret, lunches 69.48
Leahy, Rev. Joseph W., chaplain 25.00
New Eng. Decorating Co., flags 202.50
Puccini, Rev. Albert, St. Patrick's band 90.00
Veterans Services Department, supplies used 18.45
Waterhouse, Rev. Edson, chaplain 25.00
Italian-American W. W. Veterans Post 30
Italian American W. W. Vets Post 30— grave.
markers supplies 50.00
Lama, Nicola, food 110.00
Lama, Vincent, care hire 30..00
Mason's Flowers Inc., flowers 195.00
S. U. V.
Evans Printing Service 21.00
Patten, Isaac B., Camp =29, expenses 31.00
McCarthy Bros., car hire 24.00
Tracy Chair Co., chair rental 4.00
S. A. R.
Abbott, Charles M., markers—flags--laurel 34.50
Disabled American Veterans
Alba Press., .programs .14.25
D. A. V. Chapter --14, food supplies 21.02
Steve-Vin Pastry Shop., food supplies 15.56
Veterans Foreign •Wars
Barker Press., printing 37.50
Bond's Restaurant Inc., sandwiches 122.00
Burnham-Manning Post #1105, expenses 122.81
Kays Luncheonette, coffee 13.50
Morley, M., truck hire 15.00
297
Watertown Bindery, truck hire 15.00
Camerato, N. A., car hire postage 35.00
Kelly Florist, flowers—wreaths 1,255.40
Total Expenditures 3,601.06
Transferred to Revenue 98.94 3,700.00
Insurance
Appropriation for 1953 12,500.00
Expenditures
Alfieri, Louis E., insurance 288.24
Barrett Ins. Co., John W., insurance 576.40
Bogasian, Edna, insurance 576.84
Capon & Son, P. A., insurance 576.84
Chase, Erle L., insurance 576.84
Condon-Glossa Ins. Agency, insurance 288.24
D'Andrea, Victor, insurance 576.84
Farwell, Everett L., insurance 576.84
Heffernan, John E., insurance 576.84
Keefe, Mary G., insurance 576.84
LeFavor, George E., insurance 576.84
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co., insurance 194.99
McGlauflin, B. Fay, insurance 576.84
Oates, Edward A., Ins. Agency, insurance 726.38
Parker, Chester H., insurance 576.84
Perkins, Homer C., insurance 576.84
Rugg Ins. Agency, William W., insurance 576.84
Stone Inc., Edwin L., insurance 576.84
Whitney, J. Malcolm, insurance 576.84
Wright, Edward F., insurance 1,507.63
Total Expenditures 11,657.64
Transferred to Revenue 842.36 12,500.00
Workmen's Compensation Salary of Agent
Appropriation for 1953 1,100.00
Expenditures
Meehan, John P., salary 1,100.00
Workmen's Compensation
Appropriation for 1953 9,000.00
Transferred Reserve Fund 750.00 9,750.00
Expenditures
Appel, Charles., MD., services 5.00
Bailey, George G., MD., services 60.00
Beatrice, Carl, compensation 148.57
Broderick, Thomas F., Jr., MD., services 5.00
Butler's Pharmacy, supplies 3.50 '
298
Campbell, Donald I., Md., services 228.00
Canzanelli, Pericles, MD.. services 63.00
Carroll, Francis, reimbursement 5•00
Cerrati, Frank, compensation 60.72
DeFelice, Joseph, compensation 450.00
DJ Sacco, Louis, reimbursement 5.00
Donovan, William F., MD., services 180.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 14.23
Dwyer, John, compensation 1,110.00
Eliott, Dr. Harold E., eyeglasses 15.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 16.90
Flaschner, Ira F., MD., services 25.00
Fox Drug Store, prescriptions 6.35
Gorman, Eugene F., MD., services 10.00
Joseph, Alfred T., MD., services 240.00
Kevorkian, J. J., MD., services 31.00
King,", Alfred E., MD., services 20.00
Lambert, Francis, compensation 1,146.43
LaRose, Albert, compensation 62.85
Lexington St. Drug Co., prescriptions 8.00
Louis, Samuel MD., services 20.00
Madden, Arthur, compensation 222.86
Mahady Co., E. F., belt 13.50
Mass. Commonwealth of., Dept of Industrial
Accidents-impartial examinations 45.00
McNanama, John C., MD., services 8.00
Mt. Auburn Hospital, ex-rays-care 669.78
Murdock, William, compensation 91.07
O'Connor, John, compensation 182.14
Pallone, Dominic, compensation 637.50
Papalia, Charles, prescriptions 4.75
Pesce, Guy C., MD., services 159.00
Phelps & Co., W. H., arch ad-Justment 2.50
Pic cieri, Saverio AM., services 73.00
Pomeroy Co., belts 20.80
Robinson, Norman, compensation 125.35
Russo, Joseph, reimbursement 5.73
Ryan, William, compensation 111.43
Sallese, Anthony, compensation 1,690.00
Schatdd, Richard, MD., services 15.00
Secord, Walter N., MD., services 88.00
Slattery, John J., MD., services 8.00
Smith & Co., G. W., support 26.50
at. Elizabeth's Hospital, exray 12.00
Streim, Benjamin, MD., services 26.00
Sutherland, Robert, compensation 111.43
Waltham Hospital, care 545.44
Ward, Grace E., compensation ,693.16
Wormwood, Donald, compensation 95.00
York, Robert S., MD., services 127.00
Total Expenditures 9,749.49
Transferred to Revenue .51 9,750.00
299
Workmen's Compensation—Unpaid Bills
Appropriation for 1953 283.01
Expenditures
Bailey, George G., MD., services 10.00
Can, Francis J., MD., services 49.01
Cutler, T. Louis, MD., services 66.00
Mastrangelo, Louis, MD., services 135.00
McAuliffee, Eugene F., MD., services 15.00
Pesce, Guy C., MD., services 8.00 283.01
Eyeglasses for School Children
Appropriation for 1953 250.00
Expenditures
Elliott, Dr. Harold E., eyeglasses 15.00
Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, eyeglasses 10.00
Schindler, John H., eyeglasses 11.00
Total Expenditures 36.00
Transferred to Revenue 214.00 250.00
Contributory Retirement System
Appropriation for 1953 53,078.97
Expenditures
Contributory Retirement Pension System 53,078.97
Civil Defense—Salary of Director
Appropriation for 1953 1,500.00
Expenditures
Corbett, John F., salary 1,500.00
Civil Defense—Salary Junior Clerk & Typist
Appropriation for 1953 1,090.00
Expenditures
Bixby, Edith F., salary 482.04
Blyth, Elizabeth, salary 464.00
Watson, Alice, salary 72.00
Total Expenditures 1,018.04
Transferred to Revenue 71.96 1,090.00
300
Civil Defense
Appropriation for 1953 7,000.00
Balance brought forward 4,845.65 11,845.65
Expenditures
American National Red Cross., charts & bandages 214.20
Belmont Supply Co., cotton gloves 56.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 2.80
Crook Co., William A., plexiglas 18.00
DeMam'bro Radio & Supply Co., supplies 19.37
Doubleday & Co. Inc., books 200.00
Eastern Coat Mfg. Co., police coats 351.75
Eaton Press Inc., printing 130.42
Elliott Addressing Co., postcard stencils 44.35
Fletcher Hdwe Co., hardware 6.31
Poto Beam Inc., film 12.00
Horne & Co., H. S., files 88.00
Iver-Johnson Sporting Goods Co., sporting goods 179.60
Kal's Luncheonette, lunches 49.35
Linsky & Bros. Inc., M., trousers- 364.00
Mahoney, Wm. P., locks and keys 5.00
Mall Tool Co., cutters 3.28
Mass. Commonwealth of., Additional cost Rescue
truck-additional cost procurement & Trans-
portation cost 284.87
Mass. Commonwealth of., 1/2 cost on attack
warning system, equipment 5,558.41
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 103.85
McGauhney, John, radio service 25.00
National Co., power transformer receiver 12.00
New Eng. Gas Products Co., medical gas 5.25
New Eng Tel & Tel Co., service 1,359.22
Nickerson & Hills, poster color 5.00
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 182.45
Oates, Michael B., lunches-water supply school 23.00
O'Brien Bros. Trucking, trucking 1.29
Purchasing Town of Watertown, supplies 139.44
Secretary of the Commonwealth, police manuals 11.25
Simplex Wire & Cable Co., rubber and braid 171.12
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 9.40
State Prison, shelter signs 13.50
Stencil-Stamp Co. Inc., stencils 1.87
Supt of DocumentsKU. S. Government Printing
Office, bulletins 28.10
Tierney's, coffee--donuts-cheese 23.81
Watertown Herald, advertising 7.50
Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 1.70
Total Expenditures 9,712.46
Balance carried forward 2,133.19 11,845.65
301
Civil Defense
Fire Pumper
Appropriation for 1953 5,637.50
Expenditures
Comm. of Mass., 1/2 payment of Fire Pumper 5,637.50
Incinerator Committee
Balance brought forward 531.59
Expenditures
Dwyer, Thomas V., expenses at Conference 12.50
Balance carried forward 519.09 531.59
Parking Area
Balance brought forward 1,600.00
Expenditures
Trustees of Ministerial Fund—land 1,600.00
American Legion Home Repairs
Balance brought forward 2,630.00
Expenditures
Blomquist Co., F. A., painting 70.00
Bonavire Inc., J. J. repairs 973.00
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 106.70
LeFort, David T., labor & materials 360.00
M & S. Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 450.00
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 4.66
Polgrim Engineering Co., emergency lights 144.94
Raymond, D. B., gravel 22.00
Yeomans O'Connell Co., fence 140.00
Total 'FEcpenditures 2,271.30
Balance carried forward 358.70 2,630.00
World War II Memorial Tablet
Balance Drought forward 6,961.70
Appropriation for 1953 575.00 7,536.70
Expenditures
Watson, Alice S., services 16.00
Balance carried forward 7,520.70 7,536.70
302
Historical Monuments & Stones
Appropriation for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Benjamin, Harold C., cleaning stones 125.00
Carnes, William W., pictures 109.50
Ward's, supplies 25.00
Total Expenditures 259.50
Balance c as ied forward 40.50 300.00
Revolutionary War Memorials
Appropriation for 1953 750.00
Expenditures
Phillips, H. L., photographs 45.00
Sam& & Sons, George R., recutting—and 1 slate
slab memorial 625.00
Total Expenditures 670.00
Balance carried forward 80.00 750.00
Cost of Living Allowance
Appropriation for 1953 275,000.00
Expenditures
Cash didbursement, weekly 268,069.23
Transferred to Revenue 6.930.77 275,000.00
Payroll Deductions For Purchase Of Bonds
Balance brought forward 1,893.67
Pay Roll Deductions 19,957.58 21,851.25
Expenditures
Bonds Purchased 20,512.10
Balance carried forward 1,339.15 21,851.25
Pay Roll Deductions For With-holding Tax
Balance brought forward 39,253.47
Pay Roll Deductions 339,638.55 378,892.02
Expenditures
With-holding tax paid Federal Government 336,372.92
Balance carried forward 42,519.10 378,892.02
303
' ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES
Water Department
Salary of Superintendent
Appropriation for 1953 5,500.00
Expenditures
Oates, Michael B., salary 5,500.00
Water Department—Ass't Superintendent Salary
Appropriation for 1953 4,600.00
Expenditures
Johnson, Edwin. salary 4,600.00
Water Department—Salary of Registrar
Appropriation for 1953 3,940.00
Expenditures
Armstrong, 'Thomas L., salary 3,940.00
Water Department—Principal Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,980.00
Expenditures
Rundlett, Laura B., salary 2,980.00
Water Department—Senior Clerk Salary
Appropriation for 1953 2,460.00
Expenditures
Wright, Angela., salary 2,460.00
Water Department—Junior Clerk Salary
Appropriation, for 1953 1,963.50
Expenditures
Ryder, Phyllis A., salary 732.80
Santorsola, Mary Ann, salary 1,028.10
Total Expenditures 1,760.90
Transferred to Revenue 202.60 1,963.50
Water Department Meter Reader's Salaries
Appropriation for 1953 9,660.00
Expenditures
Weekly, pay rolls 9,576.08
Transferred to Revenue 83.92 9,660.00
304
Water Department—Office Expense -
Appropriation for 1953 2,444.00
Expenditures
Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., ribbons—main-
tenance—supplies 139.30
Allen Business Machine Inc., R. C., maintenance—
ribbons 20.65
American City Magazine, subscription 4.00
Bruning Co. Inc., Charles, skin tape 20.52
Business Week, subscription 12.00
Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Co., charts 10.61
Evans Printing Service, printing 153.86
Fletcher Hdwe Co., hardware .50
Horne & Co. H. S., office supplies 175.91
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 39.44
Mooney Card & Gift Shop, office supplies 1.80
New England Towel Supply Co., towel service 13.80
New Eng Water Works Assn, renewal subscription 4.00
Oakley County Club, dinners 35.30
Postmaster—Boston—envelopes 1,119.62
Purchasing—Town of Watertown—supplies 97.44
Smith Co., Frederic B., water (bills 345.20
Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter
maintenance 43.85
Underwood Corp., maintenance machine 138.00
Water Works Engineering, subscription 5.00
Watertown Herald, bids 2.50
Watertown Sun, subscription—bids
advertising 21.00
Wentworth-Forman Co., uniforms- headwear
supplies 13.73
Total Expenditures 2,418.03
Transferred to Revenue 25.97 2,444.00
Water Department—Out-of-State Travel
Appropriation for 1953 100.00
Expenditures
Oates, Mich B., convention expenses 100.00
Water Department—Car Expense—Registrar
AppropriaAion for 1953 300.00
Expenditures
Annst xmg, Thomas L., car expense 300.00
Water Department—Maintenance—Materials
Appropriation for 1953 11,091.91
Transferred Reserve Fund 1,500.00 12,591.91
305
Expenditures
Allied Machinist's of Waltham, drills sharpened 1.00
Jackson Inc., Andrew, motor vehicle 64523
Artcraft Mfg. Co., seat covers installed 31.05
Atlantic Battery Co., batteries 48.40
Batchelder Pontiac Corp., labor 43.34
Boston Edison Co., service 193.31
Boston Janitor's Supply Co., supplies 11.34
Boston & Maine R. R. Co., freight 7.30
Builders Equipment & Supplies Co., tools 74.45
Caldwell Co., George A., parts 36.09
Circle Diner, lunches 4.60
Clayton's Auto Glass Co., install customers
regulator-supplies 19.17
Condon Corp., John P., supplies 10.78
Construction Machinery Repair, repair 15.00
Coombs Motor Co., repair-panel 8.88
Curry Oil Co., supplies 476.44
Davis Tractor Co., H. F., parts-repair 376.49
Dept of Public Safety-renewals of license 9."o
Dunn Co., W. J., repair 11.99
Feeley, John K., auto jack-grease 12.85
Fletcher Hdwe Go., hardware 145.56
Fuller Co., Inc., soap 7.50
Gar Wood Industries Inc., brake band repair 16.65
Hants, Charles A., storm king boots,-rubber coats 104.00
Hersey Mfg. Co., fittings-valves-meters 1,480.02
Hilco Supply Co. Inc., parts 1,368.77
Homelite Corp., repairs 11.48
Jenney Mfg. Co., grease 9.45
Keefe, Mary G., insurance 7.98
Kelly's Shell Service, Mire service- 186.44
Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co., couplings 20.60
Lawn Mower Grinding Co., mower grinding-
Adjusting 2.00
Linde Air Products Co., tank returns 5.70
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., fittings 164.32
MacIntosh Coal Co., John, coal 406.05
MacLeod & Moynihan, lumber 73.98
Mass Broken Stone Co., cold patches 95.71
Mass. Comm. of, fee for operating-hoisting
machine-renewal license 10.00
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 40.79
McElroy, Robert J., painting and lettering digger 90.00
McGlauflin, B. Fay, insurance 239.32
Meister, O. J., trailer & mount-repairs 219.25
Miller, Charles, plastering 46.50
Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co., supplies 4329
Mt. Auburn Motors Inc., knob .41
Mueller Co., repair 25.62
National Lead Co., lead pipe 81.02
New Eng Tel & Tel Co., service 94.24
Newton Auto Top Co., recover top 52.00
Northeast Oil Co., oil 129.90
Oates, Edward A., insurance 299.60
Oates, Michael B., garage rent 60.00
Parker-Danner Co., repairs 9.65
Piccolo's Pharmacy, first aid kit 12.09
306
Purchasing Town of Watertown--supplies 201.00
Quirk Co., Edward S., tire service 21.00
Railway Express Agency, express 5.72
Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 33.00
Robinson, Norman, auto Service 35.00
Rockwell Mfg. Co., :bottom plates 8.48
Swanson's Express, express .75
Shutt Inc., George L., tire & tubes 433.94
Snider Fuel Corp., coal 80.85
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 1,663.95
Standard Auto Gear Co., auto repair 95.56
Stone Inc., 'Edwin L., insurance 23.OD
Sullivan Oil Co., oil 40.97
Summer St. Garage, auto repair 1,189.61
Titus, L. C., shingleing garage 290.00
Tropical Paint & Oil Co., aluminum paint 21.28
Utilities Supplies Corp., couplings 218.56
Wallace & Tiernan, valve stem 19.60
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 38.34
Watch City Upholstery, plastic leather 21.00
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 112.51
Watertown Herald, bids 2.50
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Supply Co.,
plumbing 28.28
Webster Supply Co., supplies 23.16
White Co., John J., salt 4.80
White Motor Co., regulator 2.42
White & Coughlin Motor Sales Inc., auto repair 42.45
Wright, Edward F., insurance 149.80
Total Expenditures 12.403.13
Transferred to Revenue 188.78 12,591.91
Water Department—Labor
Appropriation for 1953 54,485.76
Expenditures
Weekly—pay rolls 54,042.99
Transferred to Revenue 442.77 54,485.76
Water Department—Emergency Overtime
Appropriation for 1953 3,000.00
Transferred Reserve Fund 1,000.00 4,000.00
Expenditures
Why, pay-rolls 3,871.74
Transferred to Revenue 128.26 4,000.00
Water Department—New House Services
Appropalatiion for 1953 4,000.00
307
Expenditures
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 133.84
Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., pipe—cement lined 379.32
Hilco Supply Co., supplies 139.70
Mass Broken Stone Co., cold patches 75.17
National Lead Co., pipe 42.55
Red Hed Mfg. Co., fittings 1,967.52
Thompson-Durkee Co., brass pipe 265.95
Utilities Supply Corp., sliding service boxes--
supplies 989.09
Total Expenditures 3,993.14
Transferred to Revenue 6.86 4,000.00
Water Department—New 5/8" Meters
Appropriation for 1953 2,226.00
Expenditures
Hersey Mfg. Co., water meters 1,040.00
Rockwell Mfg. Co., water meters 1,030.00
Total Expenditures 2,070.00
Transferred to Revenue 156.00 2,226.00
Water Department---Construction & Reconstruction
Appropriation for 1953 15,296.63
Transferred Town Meeting 2,000.00 17,296.63
Expenditures
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 15024
Davis Tractor Co., H. F., parts 59.05
Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., pipe--cement limed 191.91
Hewes & Co. ,Inc., A. H., Clay 3.80
Hilco Supply Inc., tapping sleeves & gates--pipe 8,864.67
Leadite Co., leadite 222.75
MacLeod & Moynihan, lumber 95.63
Quirk Co., Edward S., tubes 30.76
Rand Co., Phlip A., rope slings 16.61
Red Hed Mfg. Co., valves 524.89
Smith Mfg. Co., A. P., tapping sleeves and valves 228.00
Sullivan Oil Co., oil 15.00
Utilities Supply Corp., hydrants tubing—supplies 6,878.85
Watertown Herald, bids 2.50
Total Expenditures 17,284.66
Trawferred to Revenue 11.97 17,296.63
Water Department—Renewal of Services
Appropriation for 1953 1,461.00
308
Expenditures
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 135.31
Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., parts 95.26
Hilco Supply Inc., couplings 636.62
Maas Broken Stone Co., cold patch 27.78
Purchasing Town. of Watertown—supplies 39.00
Red Hed Mfg. Co., brass goods 428.29
Thompson-Durkee Co., fittings 47.50
Utilities Supply Corp., couplings 38.85
Waltham Line & Cement Co., supplies 1.71
Total Expenditures 1,450.32
Transferred to Revenue 10.68 1,461.00
Water Department—Water Liens
Appropriation for 1953 258,00
Expenditures
Postmaster Boston—envelopes 140.64
Transferred to Revenue 109.36 250.00
Water Department—Repairs & Painting
Appropriation for 1953 1,355.00
Expenditures
Titus, L. C., xepaim and painting 1,355.00
Water Department—New Auto—Superintendent
Appropriation for 1953 1,761.00
Refund 144.50 1,905.50
Expenditures
Batchelder Pontiac Corp., car 1,759.25
Shutt Inc., George L., recap tires 30.50
Total Expenditures 1,789.75
Transferred to Revenue 115.75 1,905.50
Water Department—New Typewriter
Appropriation for 1953 182.50
Expenditures
Royal Typewriter Co., -typewriter 162.50
Transferred to Revenue 20.00 182.50
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Cemetery Department
Salary of Superintendent
Appropriation for 1953 3,280.00
Expenditures
Doherty, henry M., salary 1,744.16
Minincleri, Alfred, salary 1,466.08
Total Expenditures 3,210.24
Transferred to Revenue 69.76 3,280.00
Cemetery Department—Labor
Appropriation for 1953 17,000.00
Expenditures
Weekly—pay rolls 16,783.26
Transferred to Revenue 216.74 17,000.00
Cemetery Department—Contingent
Appropriation for 1953 2,000.00
Expenditures
Alger Oil Co., gas 1.40
Anderson & Sons, G. O., flowers 61.00
BaxTett Ins., John W., insurance 120.00
Boston Edison Co., services 45.68
Clapper Co., service on mowers 330.24
Clayton's Auto Glass Co., install glass 8.37
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 56.60
Doherty, henry M., transportation 96.00
Eaton Press Inc., printing 126.19
Fletcher Hdwe Co., hardware 146.91
Hartney Spray Corp., insecticides 20.00
Lindsay Co., P. K., repairs to engine magneto—
supplies 67.07
Mass Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., battery .89
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 156.13
Miniincleri, Alfred, transportation 83.00
Mooney Card & Gift Shop., binder .59
Moore Corp., Irving B., plastic pipe and fittings 173.72
Mt. Auburn Motors, auto parts 89.01
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 5.62
Purchasing Town of Watertown—supplies 4420
Shutt Inc., George L., battery 21.56
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., gas 168.37
Standard Auto Gear Co., auto parts 29.17
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., mixing box--cement 66.04
Water Depairtment—Town of Watertown,
metered water 33.32
Woolworth Co., F. W., ledger 1.00
1,952.08
Transferred to Revenue 47.92 2,000.00
310
Cemetery Department—Repair & Replace
Power Mower
Appropriation for 1953 474.85
Expenditures
Clapper Co., power mowers 460.94
Transferred to Revenue 13.91 474.85
INTEREST & MATURING DEBT
Appropriation for 1953 28,000.00
Expenditures
Bonds Paid 28,000.00
Interest
Appropriation for 1953 17,000.00
Expenditures
Coupons on bonds 11,945.00
Discount on notes 5,015.59
Total Expenditures 18,960.59
Transferred to Revenue 39.41 17,000.00
BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
Cash:
General 1,201,482.33
Petty Advances:
Colleotor 500.00
Health 10.00
Veterans' Benefits 200.00 710.00
Accounts Receivable;
Taxes;
Levy of 1953
Polls 116.00
Property 56,952.38
Personal 6,630.68 63,699.06
Motor Vehicle Excise;
Levy of 1953 33,039.94
Special Assessments;
Added to Taxes 1953
Moth 73.50
Sidewalk 5.40
Street 161.41
Sidewalk interest .44
Street interest 21.94
Unapp Sidewalks 6,101.17
Unapp Streets 14,152.31
Unapp Drainage 16,979.39 37,495.56
Tax Titles 8,139.38
Tax Possessions 814.11
Departmental Accounts Receivable;
Highway Department 236.58
Health Department 980.05
Public Welfare:
General Relief 4,048.78
Aid Dependent Children 9,186.31
Old Age Assistance 665.54
Cemetery Department 13.00 15,130.26
Water Accounts Receivable;
Rates & Services 18,067.95
Loans Authorized 600,000.00
Under-Estimates 1953
County Hospital T B tax 4,613.45
Execution 4,929.91
$1,988,121.95
DECEMBER 31, 1953
LIABILITIES & RESERVES
Employees' Pay Roll Deductions;
Federal Tax 42,519.10
Purchase of Savings Bonds 1,339.15 43,858.25
Over-estimates 1953;
State Taxes & Assessments 1,359.46
County Tax 3,985.13 5,344.59
Dog Fund 20.00
Trust Fund Income
Potter Memorial Gate Fund 251.33
Federal Grants;
Disability Assistance;
Administration 5,904.47
Assistance 15,634.26
Aid Dependent Children
Administra,ton 898.86
Assistance 19,220.57
Old Age Assistance;
Administration 18,520.38
Assistance 1,281.70 61,460.24
Recoveries;
Old Age Assistance 6,031.36
Revolving Funds;
Purchasing Department 628.65
School—Athletic Fund 47.80
School—Milk Fund 922.50
School—Federal Lunch Fund 1,445.40 3,044.35
Sale of Real Estate Fund 4,678.68
Sale of Cemetery Lots & Graves Fund 11,013.87
Reserve Fund—Overlay Reserve 36,913.21
Overlay Reserved for Abatements;
Levy of 1953 33,87321
Revenue Appropriations Forward; 130,784.28
Non-Revenue Balances:
Phillips School Addition 36,381.72
North Elementary School 352,554.53
East Jr. H. S. Addition 617,500.00 1,006,436.25
State & County Aid for Highways:
Chapter 90 10,600.86
Revenue Reserved until collected:
Motor Vehicle Excise 33,039.94
Tax Title Revenue 8,953.49
Special Assessments 37,495.56
Departmental Revenue 15,247.76
Water Revenue 18,067.95 112,804.70
Reserve for Petty Cash Advances; 710.00
Premium Account 1,210.00
Surplus Revenue 519,086.77
$1,988,121.95
314
DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS
Apportioned Sidewalks Assessments NOT DUE $ 5,736.39
Apportioned Street Assessments NOT DUE $34,529.71
DEBT ACCOUNTS
Net Funded or Flied Debt $1,068,000.00
TRUST FUNDS
Trust y%nUL—Cash & Securities $ 391,862.07
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DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS
Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments:
Due in 1954 911.97
Due in 1955 879.34
Due in 1956 848.48
Due in 1957 797.36
Due in 1958 72220
Due in 1959 610.32
Due in 1960 369.26
Due in 1961 336.59
Due in 1962 260.87 $ 5,736.39
Apportioned Street Assessments:
Due in 1954 4,927.44
Due in 1955 4,927.24
Due in 1956 4,872.54
Due in 1957 4,755.68
Due in 1958 4,495.22
Due in 1959 4,261.75
Due in 1960 3,47624
Due in 1961 2,164.66
Due in 1962 648.94 $34,529.71
DEBT ACCOUNTS
North End Fire Station Loan $ 49,000.00
Field House Loan 41,000.00
Veterans' Housing Loan 210,000.00
School Loam 1953 768,000.00 $1,068,000.00
TRUST FUNDS
Library Trust Funds
Asa. Pratt Library Fund 11,899.66
Solon F. Whitney Fund 344.05
Mary D. Emerson Meade Fund 3,094.53
Benjamin H. Pierce Fund 1,020.06
Barry Library Fund 1,061.44
Wm. P. McGuire Fund 1,013.41
Michael Charles Fund 241.57
Potter Memorial Grate Fund 500.00
Lily B. Howard Fund 430.73
Martha Sanger Fund 1,137.53
Templeton Charity Fund 2,529.40
Veterans' Housing Fund 252,240.03
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 116,349.66 $ 391,862.07
Respectfully submitted,
W. W. NORCROSS, JR., Town Auditor
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
The following annual report is submitted by Town Clerk George
B. Wellman. The department collected the sum of $12,323.76. Of this
amount, $4,614.00 was for Conservation licenses, and $3,315.00 was for
dog licenses. 'Mere was an increase in respect to Conservation licenses,
and a slilght decrease in dog licenses.
Assisting the Selectmen's Department
The Town Clerk's department continued to serve as a Collecting
agency for the Board of iSelectmen, a type of service not usually
rendered by Clerks in the Commonwealth. In 1953 the Town Clerk's
department collected for the Selectmen the sum of $37,237.00, repre-
senting an increase of $257.85 over the preceding year. The amount
collected covers license fees of all types issued by the Selectmen.
Vital Statistics
Inasmuch as records relating to births and deaths of Watertown
persons are stM being received, the totals herewith submitted are in-
complete. To date the record shows 823 births of children born to
Watertown residents. Of this number three births took place at home,
and the balance in.out-of-town hospitals.
The number of deaths relating to persons dying within the town,
and of Watertown persons who died out-of-town totals 420.
The number of marriages relating to Watertown persons for the
year 1953 totaled 493.
General Comment
The Town Clerk has for several years recommended that the
Office of the Town Clerk be relocated on the first floor. This is be-
cause of almost daily complaint by persons who do business with the
office. The number of persons doing business with the Clerk's office is
increasing each year, and a committee should be appointed to survey
the possibilities of relocating the office.
The detail handled in -the office of the Town Clerk covers the usual
functions of a.Clerk's office, plus registration of voters, listing of per-
sons 20 years of age and over, and collecting of fees for the Selectmen,
and is sufficient proof that the office should be one of the most ac-
cessible in the Administration Building.
FEES COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
FOR LICENSES ISSUED FOR THE YEAR 1953
Marnage permits 898.00
Chattels recorded 2316.53
Chattel discharges recorded 269.51
Birth certificates 193.00
Death certificates 248.00
Resident certificates 27.75
Business certificates and releases 92.00
Marriage certificates 68.00
Miscellaneous 97.48
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Gas renewals 160.00
Pole location .grants 24.50 $4394.76
CONSERVATION LICENSES
Fishing licenses 2301.00
Hunting licenses 1069.25
Sporting licenses 934.50
Minor Fishing licenses 47.50
Fishing licenses for females 207.00
Resident trapping licenses 15.50
Non-resident fishing licenses 8.25
Resident-Alien fishing licenses 15.50
Duplicate licenses 5.50
Non-resident Service-men's Sport licenses 10.00 $4614.00
There were 1483 licenses issued for the Department of Conservation
and fees totaling $339.25 were turned into the Town Treasury--and
the fbala.nce-44271.75—was mailed to the Department of Conservation,
Boston, Mass.
DOG LICENSES
Male Dog Licenses 1632.00
Female Dag Licenses 625.00
Spayed Female Dog Licenses 978.00
Kennel Licenses 80.00 $3315.00
There were 1454 Dog Licenses issued, which included eight Kennel
(Twenty two Military and Two seeing-eye dogs for which there is no
fee). Twenty cents for writing each paid license is turned into Town
Treasury.
I have examined the accounts of the Tbwn Clerk's Department
and have found them to be correct.
George B. Wellman
Town Clerk
The amount collected--$12,323.76—has ;been turned into the Town
Treasury, and receipts for -the same axe on file in this office.
W. W. Norcross, Jr.
Auditor, Town of Watertown
FEES COLLECTED BY TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE FOR
LICENSES ISSUED BY SELEG'I'MEN
Theatre Permits 155.00
Victualler--Coffee house 325.00
Liquor permits 33176.00
Sound wagon permit 7.50
Auto dealers' permits 800.00
Pin ball licenses 813.50
Lodging house permits 50.00
318
Music,box permits 1000.00
Junk--S. H. dealers—auctioneer, employment,
pool, etc. - 441.00
One day beer-pedlers 197.00
Gasolene registration 6.00
Sunday Sales permit 155.00
Parking--Gun dealer—pamade Flower permits
—Sale of Christmas trees . . etc. 111.00 $37,237.00
The amount collected—$37,237.00—has been ,turned into the Town
Treasury and receipts for same are on file in this office.
s/George B. Wellman
Town Clerk
I have examined the accounts of fees collected for licenses and
permits issued by Selectmen by the Town Clerk, and find them to be
correct.
s/W. W. Norcross, Jr.
Auditor, Town of Watertown
REPORT'OF THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE TOWN
OF WATERTOWN RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The Watertown Contributory Retirement Board respectfully sub-
mits its seventeenth annual report covering the operation of the Water-
town Contributory Retirement System for the calendar year endingy
December 31, 1953.
The Retirement Board as now organized consist of Maurice J.
Sheehan, Chairman, William W. Norcross, Jr., Secretaxy, Carl W.
Johnson.
Mr. James H. Sheridan continues as ex-officio Treasurer-Custodian
of the funds of the Retirement System and Mr. Earle Tyler, in the
capacity as Town Counsel, acts as the legal advisor of the Retirement
Board.
The office of .the Retirement Board is located in the office of the
Town Auditor who is a member of the Board and who is responsible
for keeping the accounts of the Retirement System.
During the year 1953, forty-nine (49) employees were enrolled as
members of the Retirement System, eighteen members withdrew and
five were retired and one receiving members survivorship allowance,
which brought the active membership of the Retirement System up to
421. On December 31, 1953 there were 49 Pensioners, making a total
membership in the Retirement System of 470.
The five members retired during .the year 1953 were John Corazaini,
John Dwyer, Henry Frissora, Mary Flanagan and Domenic Pallone,
and one beneficiary receiving Survivorship Allowance in 1953 is Hazel
Howley.
It is with regret that the Retirement Board records the death of
(4) pensioned members of the System during the Year 1953:
319
James Dowd September 9, 1953
John Goodman September 1, 1953
Edward Lawn May 26, 1953
Hugh Murnaghan July 16, 1953
SCHEDULE OF BONDS HELD — December 31, 1953
Date of Amortized Value
Description Rate Maturity Cost Dec. 31, 1953
RA I,ROADS
Chi. Burl. & Quincy 4% Mar. 1958 $13,822.50 $14,635.00
N. Y. Cent. & Hudson 3% July 1997 16,125.00 16,052.83
Oregon Wash. R. R. 3 Oct. 1960 20,325.00 20,268.61
Great No. R. W.
Equip. Tr. 27/s Jan. 1967 14,226.79 14,254.06 $65,210.50
PUBLIC UTILI1`IES
Amer. Tel. & Tel. 2% June 1987 $24,375.00 $24,447.06
Amer. Tel. & Tel. 3% Dec. 1973 26,937.50 26,669.41
Arkansas Power&Lght. 31,E Oct. 1974 20,950.00 20,729.22
Green Mt. Power Corp. 3T4 Dec. 1963 21,075.00 20,567.60
No. Ind. Pub. Ser. 3% Aug. 1973 16,087.50 15,823.84
Ohio Power Co. 31/4 Oct. 1968 15,962.50 15,829.29
Pac. Gas & Elect 3 Dec. 1977 21,450.00 21,325.60
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. 3% Oct. 1987 21,475.00 21,412.63
Seattle Gas Co. 3% Jan. 1976 25,875.00 25,749.00
Rockland Lght&Power 3% Oct. 1981 25,200.00 25,146.57
Worcester County Elect.3% May 1982 25,968.75 25,943.30
Brook-ton Edison 3% Feb. 1983 25,375.00 25,375.00
Con. Gas&Elect-Batt. 3% June 1983 10,223.90 10,221.34
Ill. Cent. Equip. TY. 3 Mar. 1968 9,481.92 9,501.42
Consumers Power Co. 3% Apr. 1981 26,125.00 26,125.00 $314,866.28
U. S. GOVERNMENT BONDS
9 Series "G" 2%% 1954 $ 900.00
7 to to1955 3,500.00
2 1955 10,000.00
3 1955 3,000.00
6 of to 19 1956 41,000.00
9 #1 to of 1956 47,500.00
6 to to 91 1957 50,000.00
4 1958 40,000.00
4 1959 40,000.00
1 toP to1969 5,000.00
3 toG to1960 25,000.00
3 PP op of 1961 25,000.00
2 to to to 1963 25,000.00 $315,900.00
Svrarlaju.uES, OF BANK STOCKS---Decemnber 31, 1953
First National Bank 234 shaves $9,797.00 12,852.00
First National Dividend 18 shares 918.00 918.00
Irving Trust of N. Y. 100 shares 2,175.00 2,400.00
Nationad City Bank N. Y. 104 shares 4,716.00 5,512.00
Nat. Shaw. Bank, Boston 190 shares 4,375.00 7,220.00
Newton-Waltham Tr. 350 shares 20,500.00 16,100.00
Union Mkt. Nat. Bank 225 shares 6,180.00 5,400.00
Guaranty Trust N. Y. 50 shares 3,400.00 3,400.00 $ 53,802.00
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
INCOME
Ledger AsseLs--January 1, 1953 $713,629.53
Contributions from Members $ 66,581.36
Voluntary additional contributions 1,065.58
Late Entry payments 1,567.98
Members Deduct. fr Outside Sources 1,150.94
Appropriations by Town 53,078.97
Reimbursement fr other Systems 96.32
Income 22,371.51
Accrued Interest 4,990.60
Gross Increase by Amortization 1,025.54 $151,928.80
DISBURSEMENTS
Annuity Payments $ 3,774.19
Pension Payments 32,102.61
Survivorship Payments 2,021.64
Disability Pension Payments 20,126.15
Refunds 7,658.21
Transfers to other Systems 71.39
Administration Expenses 4,342.06
Accrued Interest 4,420.40
Gross Decrease by Amortization 391.29 74,907.94 $790,650.39
Ledger Assets-December 31, 1953 $790,650.39
NAMES AND AMOUNTS OF RETIREMENT
ALLOWANCES BEING PAID: 1953
Name Date Retired Annuity Pension Total
Ajamian, Joseph Oct. 9, 1951 $118.08 $1,820.04 $1,938.12
Alberi^o, Donato Jan. 2, 1946 21.00 598.56 619.56
Allen, Otis, D. Feb. 28, 1949 183.84 1,374.36 1,558.20
Beatty, Richard July 15, 1938 680.00 680.00
Beirne, Matthew, J. July 10, 1950 111.12 1,820.04 1,931.16
Beverly, Mary, E. Aug. 2, 1944 50.28 609.67 659.95
Bonanno, Joseph Mar 8, 1944 59.15 82085 880.00
Bright, Emma, L. Aug. 31, 1941 33.86 646.14 680.03
Camilh, Donata Aug. 26, 1952 57.12 179.28 236.40
Caruso, James March 1, 1947 48.24 1,46604 1,514.28
Colligan, Louise, M. July 5, 19E0 78.60 411.72 490.32
Corazzini, John Sept. 1, 1953 62.24 539.48 601.72
Cornick, Olive Mar. 2, 1952 140.28 543.00 683.28
Courtney, Mary J. Dec. 23, 1944 68.17 1,210.00 1,278.17
Couture, Herman Sept. 30, 1950 158.76 1,308.24 1,467.00
Droney, Bridget Sept. 1, 1947 51.60 303.96 355.56
Duffy, Peter Jan. 31, 1946 75.72 490.80 566.52
Dwyer, John Apr. 1, 1953 31.21 297.16 328.37
Fairbanks, William July 31, 1951 59.40 2,797.44 2,856.84
Farraher, Michael Nov. 15, 1937 3.56 676.44 680.00
Flanagan, Mary Oct. 31, 1953 14.98 142.00 156.98
Foisy, Harbert Nov. 15, 1946 110.16 1,062.24 1,172.40
Ford, Katherine Feb. 28, 1946 56.76 607.56 664.32
Fesc-ora, Henry May 1, 1953 139.04 1,613.76 1,752.80
Fuc:i, Pasquale Feb. 1, 1951 38.52 247.08 285.60
Harding, Susan June 30, 1941 36.98 844.84 881.82
321
Harrington, James Aug. 31, 1948 58.92 754.68 813.60
Hilley, Anthony 03t. 31, 1951 137.28 944.28 1,081.56
Horton, Van, D. Mar. 5, 1943 86.42 1,208.57 1,294.99
Howley, Hazel Jan. 28, 1953 59.58 236.04 295.62
Kelly, Francis Mar. 31, 1946 52.08 811.08 863.16
Keough, John Aug. 15, 1952 134.88 1,627.68 1,762.56
L&Bonte, Marguerite Oct. 15, 1942 45.05 834.95 880.00
Landry, Katherine June 1, 1952 176.88 651.60 828.48
Martin, George July 8, 1952 58.32 2,816.04 2,874.35
Masters, Lydia Dec. 31, 1946 114.84 1,665.72 1,780.56
McGrady, Mary Aug. 16, 1949 44.04 787.20 831.24
McLaughlin, James Aug. 1, 1946 93.00 818.64 911.64
McNicholas, Michael Nov. 1, 1951 135.72 1,958.64 2,094.36
Mee, Joseph, T. July 1, 1950 114.48 2,705.02 2,819.50
Morrissey, Regina May 1, 1948 46.20 312.36 358.56
Pal-lone, Domenic April 1, 1953 65.61 2,05689 2,122.50
Quinn, Daniel Apr. 26, 1939 680.00 680.00
Ruggerio, Domenic Mar. 1, 1946 22.80 1,440.24 1,463.04
Ryan, Richard, T. Oct. 1, 1952 117.96 2,768.64 2,886.60
Stewart, Rcbert Dec. 8, 1944 92.62 889.59 982.21
Timoney, Owen May 31, 1946 93.48 781.44 874.92
Vahey, Patrick, J. Sept. 1, 1939 32.08 1,800.00 1,832.08
Wright, Edward, F. Sept. 1, 1948 58.68 743.64 802.32
Respectfully submitted
MAURICE J. SHEEHAN, Chairman
WILLIAM W. NORCROSS, JR., Secretary
CARL W. JOHNSON
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
MARTIN V. TOMASSIIAN, CHAIRMAN Term expires 1954
BEUT.AH WETHERBEE, SECRETARY Term expires 1954
PIMIP PANE Term expires 1955
JAMBS BRETT Term expires 1955
LAWRENCE MALONEY Term expires 1955
AGNES FLYNN Term expires 1956
EVELYN McGOWAN Term expires 1956
FR.ANCIS A. KELLY
Superintendent of Schools
Office: 30 Common Street
2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
To the Chairman and Members of the Watertown School Committee:
I have the honor to submit herewith my fifteenth annual report of
the schools of Watertown, which is the seventy-third in a series of
annual reports of the Superintendent of the Watertown Public Schcols.
Watertown High School
In the 1853-1953 Report of the General School Committee for the
year 1852-53 the following is written—"Your School Committee would
respectfully suggest a plan, which, in their humble judgment, would
not only meet the present emergency, but which would also prove a
rich blessing to each district in town. Instead of dividing the Centre
District, as some have advised, and erecting another house for another
common school, or attempting without dividing, to furnish rooms for
the increased and increasing number of children, we would recommend
the establishment of a HIGH SCHOOL, in such locality as would
best accommodate the whole town, and would ask the candid considera-
tion of every lover of good society, of every well wisher to the rising
generation, to a few reasons, which we will briefly state in favor of
such a school.
1. We think a good High School would operate as a healthful stim-
ulant to every other school in town. It would induce those in the other
schools to seek to prepare themselves to enter its walls.
2. It would afford facilities to every family in town, for such an
education as would be of very great value to their children, at a very
trifling expense.
3. It would 'be an honor to the town, and an inducement to a
good class of citizens, to locate here. A considerate and intelligent man
in choosing a residence for his family, will, inquire what is the char-
acter of the schools in town? What interest is taken in education?
Other things -being equal, he would surely prefer the atmosphere sur-
rounding good schools, and would be willing to pay more for it. Is
there any reason why this .town should not have a high school as well
as other towns around?
4. Such a school, if well sustained, would improve the general
tone of society, so that those would Abe benefited who have none to send
to it. —It would, also aid parents in interesting their children at home
evenings, and in keeping them away from the poisonous street in-
fluences, common in large villages, especially.
It may be objected by some that such a school would cost money.
It ought to cost money. It is worth money. Everything of value costs
something. Those who duly value a good education, would be willing
to have it cost money, and would regard it as a good investment. Should
the town think proper to support a high school, and prefer not to
erect another building, it has occurred to your Committee that, with
some slight alterations in the Centre School-house, a High School
might be taught at least for the present, in one of the rooms of that
building, while arrangements were made for the younger scholars
elsewhere."
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"During the year, in conformity to the vote of the town, your
Committee have established a school for all the inhabitaLts of the
town," which, for the convenience, we denominate a High School. A
course of studies to be pursued, together with text books necessary for
a •thorough English and classical education, has been adopted, as
follows:
COURSE OF STUDY AT THE WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH COURSE
FIRST YEAR
1st Term.—Worcester's Anc't & Mod. History.
Greenleaf's Algebra
Quackenbos' Composition.
2d Term.—Worcester's Historyeontinued
Algebra—continued
Quackenbos—continued.
3d Term.—History—continued
Latin commenced.
Algebra—finished.
Olmsted's Philosophy.
SECOND YEAR.
1st Term. Philosophy—continued
Davie's Elementary Geometry.
Weld's Latin Lessons.
2d Term.—Philosophy--continued.
Geometry—continued
Latin--continued
3d Term.—Geometry--continued
Book-Keeping, and French
Latin—continued.
THIRD YEAR.
1st Term.--Stockhardt's Chemistry.
Davie's Surveying
Abercrombie's Intellectual Philosophy.
2d Term.—Chemistrycontinued.
Davie's Surveying
Intellectual Philosophy.
3d Term.—Practical Arithmetic
Philosophy.
Gray's Botanical Text Book.
CLALSSICAL TEXT BOOKS.
LATIN
Weld's Latin Lessons Caesar.
Andrew's and Stoddard's Grammar and Reader. Virgil.
Viri Romae. Cicero—Orations against Cataline
Sallust.
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GREEK
Sophocles' Greek Grammar. Jacob's Greek Reader
Xenophon's Anabasis
FRDNCH
Fasquelle's Method. Siege de la Rochelle
COMPOSITIONS AND DECLAMATION THE ENTIRE COURSE
The High School commenced October 17th and numbered fifty-
two pupils. Mr. Wm. Webster was elected Principal; and under his
successful guidance this school is making raid progress, and bids
fair to accomplish all that its most sanguine friends anticipated. The
punctual attendance of the pupils, in this school, is an evidence of
the interest felt by both scholars and parents, in its usefulness and
success.
On October 17, 1953 when thousands of its graduates returned to
celebrate the One Hundredth Anniversary of its founding, the school
of 52 pupils "which, -for convenience, we denominate a High School"
was still Watertown H%h School with an enrollment of nine hundred
boys and girls located on Columbia Street in the fourth building which
has been used for high school purposes during the past one hundred
years.
The "course of studies, to be pursued—necessary for a thorough
English and classical education" has been expanded through the years
to a general high school course of study embracing the various fields
of commercial preparation, industrial and domestic sciences with an
offering of ditty-two different subjects but still maintaining the "course
of studies necessary for a thorough English and classical education."
The following men have served as the Headmaster of our High
School:
William Webster................................................1853-1861
HenryChase........................................................1862-
George R. Dwelley.............................................j1862-1866
Solon F. Whitney..............................................1867-1871
George R. Dwelley..............................................1871-1874
Byron Grace........................................................1874-1877
Selah Howell........................................................1877-1880
George R. Dwelley............................................1880-1896
Frank H. Beede..................................................1896-1897
Frank W. Whitney..........................................1897-1916
Frederick R. Willard........................................1916-1921
Edwin H. Whitehill............................................1921-1936
Herbert H. Archibald........................................1936-1944
Robert S. Reed....................................................1944-1947
Bertram H. Holland..........................................1947-1952
Thomas A. Blake..............................................1932-
PROGRAM FOR ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY
October 12 to October 17—Reunion of individual classes
October 17, 1953—General Reunion
12:00 Noon Registration of Classes at Senior High School
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1:00 P.M. Parade of Classes to Victory Field
Parade Marshal—Commander Lefteris Lavrakas, U.S.N. '38
2:00 P.M. Watertown High School vs. Newton High School
Football Game
3:00 P.M. Greetings of the Town of Watertown
Mr. Herbert O. Berry, Chairman of Selectmen
3:10 P.M. Salute to Graduates—Watertown and Newton High
Bands
Direction of Mr. Peter 'Siragusa and Mr. Donald March
4:30 P.M. Return of Classes to High School
5:00-7:00 P.M. Buffet Supper
7:00-8:00 P.M. General Assembly—Auditorium
Mr. Martin V. Tomassian '34, Chairman of Committee, Presiding
Mr. Thomas A. Blake, Headmaster, Remarks
Right Reverend James Kelly '90
Reverend Charles W. Gilkey 199
Mr. Francis A. Kelly, Superintendent of Schools
Presentation of Award
Watertown High Glee Club, Selections
Direction of Mr. George Chase, Director of Music
8:00 P.M. Dancing in the Gymnasium
Card Playing in Whitehill Hall
Watertown Vs. Newton
WATERTOWN HIGH 35 Scalzi, Anthony QB 170
Football Roster—1953 37 Clynes, Martin FB 183
38 McKertich, Walter LT 211
No. Name POs. Wgt. 39 Marini, John RT 190
19 Mastrani7elo, Joseph LHB 175 51 Lynch, Richard LG 189
11 Abadjian, George QB 165 53 Romanelli, Louis RG 165
12 Gergodian, George RHB 150 55 Charahoodian, George LIB 147
13 Basile, Paul QB 132 56 Sullivan, John QB 145
14 Miller, Aram RHB 140 57 Rostanzo, Nicholas LT 190
15 O'Brien, Thomas QB 156 58 -DeSimone, James LE 195
16 Johnson, Carl LG 168 59 LoPrete, Robert LE 187
17 Kelly, Frank C 160 60 Sohigian, James RT 215
18 Deldon, Nicholas LHB 135 61 English, Angelo LT 205
19 Paolicelli, David RHB 135 62 DeAngelis, Larry FB 200
20 Moran, Robert RHB 149 64 Taverna, Anthony LHB 160
21 Phillips, Mike RT 167
22 Berardino, Richard LE 166 COACHES
23 Russo, Dominic LG 166 Joseph Zeno. Head
24 Arno, Joseph RG 175 Charles McGhan, End
25 Shea, Richard RG 171 John Mantinueto, Back
26 H,amilton, John RE 175
27 Kelley, Ted C 175 Faculty MANAGERS
28 Franchi, Paul RE 183 John Harris
29 Piantedosi, Lewis RE 165
30 Basile, Frank LHB 183 Student
31 Morris, George FB 161 Richard Mastrangelo, Head
32 Hill, Leonard QB 171 Frank Aurelio, Assistant
33 Ohanian, Charles FB 158 Edward Sahatjian, Assistant
34 Yazajian, Armand LE 150 Joel Aronson, Junior Varsity
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NEWTON HIGH 37 Teichner G
Football Roster—1953 39 Hoffman FB
No. Name Pos. 40 Vassalotte, G. B
10 Dorenbaum T 42 Lee B
11 Lynde T 44 KaZok LG
12 DeStefano QB 47 Cedergren IT
15 Iafrate LHB 48 Brigham C
18 Hall B 49 Fitzgerald E
19 Flag; B 52 Reilly LE
23 Acheson E 55 Trimble T
24 Baker E 57 Werner T
25 Levine G 58 Merriam RE
26 McLellan G 59 Rodenhizer E
28 Proctor C 61 Kahlenbeck RHB
32 Angier RG 62 Paglia G
33 Peschier B 64 Mann B
34 Goldthwaite G 65 Lucier B
36•Ferguson RT 68 Wiper, Captain C
The first mention of a schoolhouse in Watertown is found in the
records of September 17, 1649. Two months later, John Sherman was
appointed to construct a building 22 feet -long and 14 feet wide. This
was the first schoolhouse. David Mitchell was certified as the first
teacher. On January 6, 1650, Richard Norcross was hired as a teacher
at a salary of thirty pounds per year. He was also allowed two shillings
per year for keeping the dry herd. Watertown High Schcol was founded
on October 17, 1853. The first school had forty-seven pupils. The pres-
ent enrollment is close to one thousand. The present building was
first occupied in September, 1925.
The general committee is composed of the following members:
Martin V. Tomassian, General Chairman; Thomas A. Blake, Chairman
of School and Student Activities; George B. Wellman, Chairman of
Alumni; Thomas F. O'Brien, Chairman of Publicity Committee; Philip
Pane, Chairman of Program Committee; Col. Charles M. Abbott, His-
torian; Charles B. English, Transportation Chairman; Raymond Ferris,
Treasurer; Francis A. Kelly, Superintendent of Schools; Mrs. Wilfred
A. 'Wetherbee, member of the School Committee; Herbert O. Berry,
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen; Anthony Oteri, President of the
Class-1953; and Helen A. Thayer, Secretary; Frank Vittemberga,
President of the Class—1954.
Program Committee: Philip Pane, Chairman; Augustin Papalia,
John Boy, John Harris, Harold Moody, Margaret McCarthy, Alice Mc-
Nally, George Chase, Peter Siragura.
SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAM
On November 29, 1953 the new addition to the P-hillips Elementary
School was formally accepted and opened for public inspection.
This addition which contains a kindergarten, a combination as-
sembly and gymnasium room and a suite of offices for the School
Committee and Administrative offices was built by the Leonard Rugo
Construction Company of Wellesley at a cost of $209,000.
The architects were Collens, Willis & Beckonert of Boston who de-
signed a fire resistant building of semi-modern architecture which
blends in nicely with the original building which was opened in 1937.
Lin May of 1953 the construction of a new thirteen room elementary
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school with kindergarten and all purpose room was begun on Warren
Street in North Watertown at an approximate cost of $600,000. This
building will -be ready for occupancy in September, 1954.
:A third project which includes the renovation and an addition at
the East Junior High School is now in the planning stage and con-
struction should begin during the Spring of 1954 at a cost of approxi-
mately $800,000.
SPECIAL SUB COMMITTEES
This year special sub committees whi3h included members of the
School Committee and the personnel of the department reviewed and
revised the Rules and Regulations of the School Committee, the Rules
and Regulations of the Evaluation Council, and the Rules Relative to
the Rental of School Buildings.
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Revised as of November 11, 1953
INTRODUCTION
The Function of the School Committee
The School Committee is a legislative body, representing the com-
munity in all matters with reference to schools. The committee has
complete authority and power within the terms of the law whenever it
is in session, and observes the rules of its organization. It may pre-
scribe by direct vote executive functions, for a specific task and for
a limited time, to one or more members of the committee giving such
members discretionary power but with the limits of discretion always
fixed. It can delegate to its members, to the superintendent, or others,
the task of executing its wishes, but the committee is the legislative
body, and it cannot step down and out or transfer its responsibilities.
The committee has the responsibility for the expenditures of the
largest share of the annual appropriation of the Town. These funds
should be spent wisely and economically. Members of the committee
should have first-hand knowledge of the schools and their maintenance.
They should familiarize themselves with school affairs by visits to
the schools and talks with parents, superintendents, principals and
teachers.
The committee is also responsible for the education of the youth
of the Town. The child must have consideration as an individual,
with an opportunity to develop to their fullest extent those abilities,
aptitudes, and talents which are his, but his training must also include
emphasis on those factors which will prepare him to take his place
as a citizen in a democracy.
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 1 Organization
1. Organization. The School Committee shall organize at the first
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regular meeting following annual election of town officers. The meeting
shall Abe called by the senior member of the committee.
2. Officers. The officers of the committee shall be a chairman and a
secretary, each to be chosen by ballot and to continue in office until
his successor shall be elected or his term as a member of the committee
expires.
Chapter 2 Duties of Officers
1. The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the committee.
In his absence a chairman pro tempore shall be elected. The chairman
shall approve the school department payroll. The chairman shall appoint
all sub-committees authorized by the School Committee.
2. The secretary shall keep a written record of the proceedings of
the committee and shall perform such other duties as may be re-
quired by the committee.
Chapter 3 Meetings
1. Unless otherwise voted, the committee shall meet on the first
Wednesday of each month except during the months of July and
August.
2. The secretary shall give to every member of the comrittee and
to the superintendent at least forty-eight hours' notice of each meeting.
3. Special meetings may be called by the chairman. At the written
request of any two members special meetings shall be called. The
notices of such call shall state the subject to be discussed.
4. Meetings shall be held at -the Committee Room unless ordered
otherwise by the committee. They shall be open and public, except
when the committee shall vote to go into executive session.
5. A majority of the entire committee shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business. No action of the committee shall be
reconsidered or rescinded at a subsequent meeting in the same municipal
year, except by a vote of a majority of all members of the committee.
A municipal year is defined as the period between Annual Town
Elections.
6. The conduct of the meetings and of the business of the com-
mittee shall be in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth,
the rules of .parliamentary procedure as laid down in "Robert's Rules
of Order Revised", and -the Rules and Regulations of the School
Committee.
7. Any of the rules and regulations may be suspended at any meeting
until the next meeting, or for less time, by a vote of a majority of
the whole committee; but no action of the committee, taken without
objection, shall thereafter be deemed invalid because the rules were
not formally suspended.
8. The rules and regulations may be amended or repealed by a
majority vote of the whole committee, provided notice shall have been
given of such proposed action at a previous meeting.
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9. The chairman shall take up matters of business in the following
order:
(1) Reading of Minutes
(2) Unfinished Business
(3) Superintendent's Report
(4) Action on Bills
(5) New Business
(6) Adjournment
10. All questions of general policy and practice and all decisions
relating to expenditure of funds appropriated for the school department
shall be settled by formal vote of the committee. Matters that require
immediate action may be decided by the superintendent, subject to
subsequent approval of the committee.
11. Any question may be taken up at the regular monthly meeting
of the committee. At special meetings, only the business for which the
meeting was called shall be in order.
12. The result of all votes shall be entered in the minutes. Any mem-
ber may request to be recorded on any question. At the request of
the chairman, or a member, any motion shall be put in writing before
it is voted upon.
Chapter 4 (The Superintendent and His Duties)
1. The Superintendent of the Public Schools shall be elected when-
eroer a vacancy occurs, and shall serve at the discretion of the
Committee.
2. The Superintendent of Schools has the responsibility for recom-
mending the appointment of teachers. Under his direction the principals
of the schools shall assist the superintendent in the appralsal of the
qualifications of candidates and shall evaluate their abilities by the
observation of their teaching. The superintendent and principals shall
make a thorough examination of the qualifications of each candidate
for a teaching position, shall interview prospective teachers and shall
visit candidates for the purpose of observing their classroom techniques
and teaching ability. Two administrative officers should be present
during the observation of a teaching lesson or other performances of
the candidate. A written appraisal of each teacher visited shall be
made to the superintendent. At the discretion of the superintendent,
directors, department heads and supervisors of special subjects may
be asked to visit prosepective candidates.
3. The Superintendent of Schools shall be the execut1hre of the
School Committee, and under its direction shall administer and super-
vise the schools of the Town. He shall have full authority over all em-
ployees of the School Department. In all matters where his duties are
not definitely .prescribed, he shall exercise his direction, and act for
the best interests of the schools, subject to the subsequent approval of
the committee.
4. He shall attend all meetings of the committee. He shall have the
right to speak on all questions.
5. He shall recommend in writing to the committee text books,
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charts, maps, and apparatus to be used in the schools. His recom-
mendations shall be accompanied by the data upon which his recom-
mendations are based.
6. He shall supervise the preparation and revision of courses of
study and submit with his written recommendation such courses or
changes as he approves. The courses or changes will become effective
when approved by the committee.
7. He shall give careful attention to the organization, instruction,
and discipline of the schools and make frequent visits to the class
rooms in order that he may haze first-hand knowledge as to the
efficiency of the work of the teachers and pupils. He shall direct the
work of all principals, supervisors, and teachers, and make such changes
in methods of management or of instruction as seems necessary for
greater efficiency.
8. Subject to the approval of the committee he shall make such
rules and regulations for the conduct of the schools as he may think
necessary; such rules and regulations are to be reported in writing to
the committee.
9. The superintendent shall keep a file of applications for positions
in the Watertown Schools, together with a complete record of each
applicant.
10. The superintendent shall report to the committee the failure of
any teacher or other employee of the schools department to comply
with the rules of the committee. The superintendent shall submit reports
of fitness of principals, supervisors, and teachers in March of each year.
Unfavorable portions of reports shall be referred to those concerned,
who may submit replies thereto, through the superintendent, to the
school committee.
11. He shall have the power to make temporary appointments to
fill all vacancies caused by temporary illness or necessary absence of
teachers or other employee, and to make other temporary arrangements
relative to the schools. Such action shall be reported to the committee
at its next regular meeting.
12. He shall call meetings of principals, supervisors, and teachers
for the exchange of ideas and formulation of plans for the improvement
of schools as often as practical.
13. He may, at his discretion, allow each teacher one day in the
year to visit schools in other towns or cities. He may allow teachers
to be absent for such visits, a few at a time, and place substitutes in
their rooms. All such visitation is to be made under the direction of
the superintendent.
14. Subject .to the apprbwal of the committee he shall have power
to assign pupils to buildings and classrooms.
15. He shall act as purchasing officer of the committee in cooperation
with the Town Purchasing Agent, preparing proposals for such services,
supplies, and materials as may be required for the operation of the
schools. All purchases shall be made on a competitive basis—written
bids shall be required, except in emergencies and where the amount to
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be expended is less than one hundred ($100) dollars. All written bids
received shall be opened in public, tabulated, and referred to the com-
miittee for action. He shall prescribe rules for the delivery and in-
spection of all supplies for the schools and shall require affirmative
evidence from the responsible officials in the system that the supplies
or material delivered are as ordered and correct as to quantity. Such
evidence shall be filed with the dealer's duplicate bills. Preference shall
be given to local merchants and industries in the purchasing of supplies
for the Watertown Schools, all other things being equal.
16. The superintendent shall examine and verify all bills of the
school department, and shall submit them to the committee for ap-
proval; shall prepare the monthly payrolls; shall keep a full and ac-
curate account of all receipts and disbursements; shall furnish a monthly
statement of the amounts of the various appropriations expended and
unexpended. He shall see that the records and registers are properly
kept and that the necessary reports of principals, supeitvisors, and
teachers are made with promptness and care. He shall prepare the
annual returns required by law and transmit the same, when duly
signed, to the State Department of Education. He shall make an oral
report to the committee at each regular meeting, of any changes made
by him during the preceding month, and of any special situations of
which the committee should have knowledge, to the end that the com-
mittee may be fully informed as to the condition of the schools. At
the first meeting of the committee in January of each year, he shall
submit to the committee a detailed report of the school system for the
year preceding together with such suggestions and statistics as he may
deem desirable. During December he shall submit a suggested school
budget for the ensuing fiscal year. He shall also submit a report of the
probable number of additional school children for whom provision
should be made before the following September.
17. It shall be the duty of the superintendent -to see that fire drills
are held at least once each month in all schools.
18. He shall see that each building is inspected at least once each
quarter and shall submit a report in writing annually as to the con-
dition of school buildings, grounds, furniture, and equipment.
19. The superintendent shall have power ,to close any school or schools
-temporarily whenever conditions are such as -to endanger the health
of pupils. In very stormy weather he may suspend any or all schools for
part of, or a whole of a day.
20. By visiting the school systems of other cities and towns and by
other means, the superintendent shall keep informed as to -the pro-
gressive movements in education and shall from time to time, make
reports to the committee as to his observations.
21. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to keep on file in his
office all reports, communications, papers, and documents relating to
the business of the committee such documents to be available for in-
spection by the members of the committee or as otherwise directed by
the committee.
22. The superintendent or a person authorized by him shall issue
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employment certificates as provided in Chapter 149,G.L.
23. In the absence of the Superintendent, his duties shall be performed
by .the Assistant Superintendent.
Chapter 5 Principals
1. Principals shall have general supe4vision at all times of the
pupils, personnel, grounds, buildings, and appurtenances in their schools.
They shall be held responsible for the neatness and cleanliness of the
premises.
2. They shall see to the enforcement of the rules and regulations
of the committee and strictly carry out the directions of the superin-
tendent.
3. They shall make such rules, not inconsistent with these regulations
and the superintendent's direotions, for the guidance of teachers or
for the discipline of the pupils as may in their opinion be necessary for
the successful conduct of the school.
4. They shall see that the school registers are properly kept.
5. They shall have control of the janitorial staff of their respective
buildings; and shall report promptly -any neglect of duty.
6. Any defects in equipment that cannot be immediately remedied
by the staff or facilities at hand shall be reported in writing to the
assistant superintendent.
7. They shall report promptly to the superintendent any case where
extra hours put in by the custodian, caused by the school building
being open for public use, interfere with his services to the school or
up-keep of the building.
8. Doors in all Elementary and Junior High Schools shall be locked
from the outside during the school hours, but no bolt or lock shall be
so used in any school to prevent the opening of doors from the inside.
9. In cases of truancy in their respective buildings they shall cause
the supervisor of attendance to investigate and report thereon without
unnecessary delay.
10. For any of the following reasons they shall have authority to
suspend any pupil from school subject to an appeal by the parent or
guardian to the superintendent: (1) opposition to authority; (2) repeti-
tion of offense after warning; (3) habitual and determined neglect of
duty; (4) use of profane or obscene language; (5) general bad conduct
and bad example, tending to injury of the school; (6) cutting, marring,
destroying, defacing, or injuring any public property, such as buildings,
furniture, fences, trees, and shrubbery. A written report with recom-
menda,tion as to desirable action will be sent forthwith to -the superin-
tendent.
11. They shall make requisition in writing to the superintendent at
such times as he may designate, for all text books and supplies neces-
sary for their buildings, and shall require the books belonging to the
different rooms to be properly labeled and cared for by the teachers
thereof. They shall in such manner as .the superintendent directs, keep
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an account of the books, supplies, and movable equipment charged to
each teacher, and at the close of the school year, they shall have an
inventory made of all the textbooks and equipment on hand in their
buildings and submit a report on their condition to the superintendent.
12. When text books are reviewed for adoption by teachers, a full
report signed by the reviewers shall be made to the principal who
shall, in turn, -transmit it to the superintendent with his written recom-
mendation. The report shall indicate whether the books recommended
are to replace other similar books or are required as new or supplemen-
tary texts.
Chapter 6 Teachers
1. All regulations relative to teachers shall apply to principals,
supervisors, teachers and other employees whose duties are related to
the instruction of pupils.
2. Candidates for positions as regular teachers in the kindergarten,
elementary and junior high schools must have earned a bachelor's
degree, or the equivalent, from a reputable college. Candidates for
positions as regular teachers in the senior high school must have earned
a master's degree, or the equivalent, from a reputable college. Ex-
ceptions to these rules may be made only, when in the opinion of the
Superintendent of Schools, it is in the best interest of the school system
to recommend the appointment of a candidate who has outstanding
and exceptional ability and training.
3. All candidates for teaching positions in the day schools must
have at least eighteen semester hours of credit in the field of education.
Courses in education which are recognized include the following
or their equivalent:
Educational Administration Methods of Teaching
Educational Philosophy Principals of Education
Educational Psychology Sociology
Character Education Psychology
Guidance Supervision
History of Education Tests and Measurements
Educational Statistics
Not more than six semester hours in any one of the above subjects
will be accepted. Candidates for appointment in the elementary grades
must have at least six semester hours of credit in methods of teaching
elementary school subjects; of which at least three semester hours
of credit must be in field of reading.
4. Candidates for regular teaching positions in the senior high
school must have at least three years of teaching experience in a
recognized private school, public school, college or university. Candidates
for regular teaching positions in the kindergarten, elementary and
junior high schools should have at least two years of teaching exper-
ience in a recognized private school, public school, college or university.
Exceptions to •these rules may be made only when in the opinion of
the Superintendent of Schools it is in the best interest of the school
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system to recommend the appointment of a candidate who has out-
standing and exceptional ability and training. Substitute work in the
Watertown Public Schools may 'be counted as a part or all of this
experience. One hundred sixty days of substitute work shall be equiv-
alent to one year of experience.
5. All candidates shall submit to the superintendent of schools
evidence of American citizenship, good moral character, and ,a. certifi-
cate of good health which shall include a certificate that a chest x-ray
has been taken and that the candidate is free from tuberculosis in
communicable form.
6. All appointments and reappointments are for the school year for
which they are made or for -the unexpired portion of the school year
following the date of appointment. Teachers who successfully complete
three years of service and are re-elected are placed on tenure.
7. Dismissal of teachers by the School Committee is based on Chapter
71, Section 42 and amendments thereto of the General Laws of Mass-
achusetts.
8. Each teacher is subject to assignment by the principal to re-
sponsibility for a portion of the miscellaneous acttvities of the school.
The direction of the various extra curricula activities of the school are
considered as much a apart of :the teacher's normal load as actual class-
room teaching. Teachers shall, so far as practicable, exercise a general
oversight of their pupils while going to and from school.
9. At every session of the school year, all teachers and supervisors
are expected to be in their respective buildings and available for duty
at least fifteen minutes before the beginning of the session.
10. Teachers are expected to remain in the building a reasonable
time (alpproximately one half hour) efter the close of school to be
available if the principal desires to reach them; to meet pupils who
may need assistance or advice; and to take care of those details which
are usually connected with the closing of the daily school session.
Teachers in the senior and junior high schools shall include in their
program at least one hour of one day of each week for after school
conferences or to assist worthy pupils.
11. No teacher shall, without the permission of the principal, be
absent from the school building except in case of urgent necessity or
emergency.
12. It shall be the duty of teachers in case of sickness to communicate
to the principal at the earliest possible moment the fact that they will
be unable to attend to their duties. They shall also give a notice to the
principal no later than -the close of school on the day prior to the
date on which they expect to resume their duties.
13. Teachers shall maintain discipline by proper methods and consult
with the principal in regard to special cases. Corporal punishment
shall be considered an extreme measure, and every case shall be ad-
ministered by the principal with the -teacher as a witness and reported
to the superintendent. Such report shall include the name of the pupil
and the reason for the punishment.
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14. Leave of absence may be granted to members of the school system
on the recommendation of -the superintendent and by vote of the School
Committee.
15. Teachers absent because of a death in the immediate family may
be granted four days leave of absence without loss of salary.
16. With the approval of the superintendent a teacher may be allowed
one visiting day per school year without loss of salary.
17. The superintendent may also approve the absence of teachers
without loss of salary to attend educational meetings and conventions
which he believes to be for the best interest of the system or for the
professional improvement of the teachers.
18. A one year leave of absence for professional improvement may
be granted to teachers who have served in the Watertown School System
for seven years or longer. Subsequent lealves may be granted after the
completion of each seven years of service. Applications for sabbatical
leave must have the endorsement of the principal and the recommenda-
-tion of the superintendent, and the approval of the School Committee.
Teachers on sabbatical leave shall receive half pay for the year and
must sign an agreement to return to the Watertown service for a
period of at least one year following the leave. Teachers on sabbatical
leave shall make quarterly reports to the superintendent relating to
the manner in which the leave is being used.
19. Cumulative sick leave for authenticated illness is allowed under
the following conditions:
Section 1: Ten days per year at full salary to accumulate to
fif ty days.
Section 2: Attendance not to be affected by absences due to
death in the family, visiting days, conferring of
degrees, quarantine, taking members of the family
to the hospital, and other unusual emergencies.
These unusual emergencies to be interpreted by the
Superintendent.
Section 3: If any of the circumstances in paragraph 2 occur on
the day preceding or following a vacation, other than
a summer vacation, the payment of teachers' salaries
will still be made on the lst and 15th of each month.
20. All communications from employees shall be forwarded through
their immediate superior, who will comment thereon, to the superinten-
dent who will, if necessary, refer them to the committee with his
recommendation thereon. All orders or communications from the com-
mittee to employees shall be transmitted through the superintendent
21. Married women who are on tenure shall be granted maternity
leave which must begin no later than mid-pregnancy. Such leave must
extend until the September following .the first birthday of the child.
Teachers not on tenure shall resign.
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Chapter 7 Pupils
1. Children who are five years of age by January 1st of the school
year will be admitted to the kindergarten and those who are six years
of age by December 1st of the school year will be admitted to Grade I
at the opening of the school in September.
2. Pupils qualified in all respects to join classes in any grade or
school, may be admitted at any time by the principal of the building.
3. Pupils shall be required to attend school regularly and punctually.
Pupils not present at the opening class shall be marked tardy; and
any pupil who is frequently tardy without excuse shall be warned and
reported to the parent or guardian, and shall be suspended from
school until the parent or guardian shall give satisfactory assurance
to the superintendent that the irregularity will be corrected.
4. In every case of request for dismissal during school hours, the
pupil shall furnish to the teacher, in writing, a request giving satis-
factory reason for excuse from parent or guardian, except in cases
of sickness or sudden emergency.
5. Every pupil must come -to school clean in person and with suitable
clothing in proper repair. In case of neglect in this matter, it shall
,be -the duty of the teacher to send such pupils home to be properly
prepared for school.
6. The superintendent is authorized to advance pupils in any, school
at such times as he may deem proper and when their efficiency shall
warraalt it. In general, promotions shall be made on the judgment of
the teachers and principal after consultation in doubtful cases with
the superintendent. The regular promotions of all pupils shall be made
at the close of the school year. Only those who have attained a satis-
factory proficiency shall be eligible for promotion. Pupils not regularly
promoted in June may be admitted to a higher grade in September upon
examination by the principal with the approhal of the superintendent.
7. Those pupils who complete the prescribed course of study in the
high school in a manner satisfactory- to the principal and superintendent
shall receive diplomas signed by the Chairman of the school committee,
the superintendent, and the principal.
8. Children from outside the town limits, if qualified, may with the
permission of the superintendent, attend the schools of Watertown by
paying tuition at such rates as may be determined by the committee.
9. To insure proper handling and preservation of books, a pupil
shall be required to pay the value of any books lost or damaged beyond
ordinary wear while in his possession. When such payment is made the
book shall become the property of .the pupil.
10. Pupils shall not be permitted to answer the calls of any person
at the door, except those of parents or guardians.
Chapter 8 Custodians
1. Custodians shall perform their work under the general direction
of the superintendent and under the immediate control of the principal.
2. They shall at all times keep the buildings and grounds in clean,
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orderly, and sanitary condition. Floors and windows should be washed
before -the beginning of each term.
3. They shall take every precaution to guard against accidents by
fire. All parts of the building must be kept free from rubbish. They
shall neither smoke nor allow others to smoke on the premises, except
in rooms provided for that purpose.
4. They shall cooperate with teachers and principals in protecting
school property, reporting promptly to the principal any injury to
school property. They shall attend to official errands of the principal
and perform such other duties as may be required of them. They shall
be responsible for compliance with Section 69, Chapter 71, G. L. relative
to the display of the flag of the United States.
5. They shall be at the buildings under their charge at a reasonable
hour before each session, and shall not leave the premises during
school hours without the permission of the principal or superintendent.
6. During school vacations they shall make repairs on buildings,
furniture, and equipment, insofar as their abilities permit. During the
summer vacation buildings shall be thoroughly cleaned and desks and
other furniture refinished where necessary.
7. They shall use due care in the use of supplies and shall make every
effort to eliminate waste of fuel, water, and electricity. They shall keep
the building at a temperature which in the opinion of the principal is
proper.
8. The custodians shall keep a record of all movable equipment as-
signed .to them and shall take an inventory annually of all such equip-
ment. A copy of -the inventory shall be filed with the superintendent
of schools.
Chapter 9 Directors, Supervisors, and Special Teachers
1. The duties and programs of directors, supervisors, and special
teachers shall be defined by the Superintendent with approval of the
school committee. While performing their duties in the various schools,
they are under the jurisdiction of the respective principals.
Chapter 10 Supervisors of Attendance
1. Supervisors of attendance shall be under the control and direction
of the superintendent and shall report for service at such times and
places as he may designate.
2. They shall cooperate with the superintendent, principals, and
teachers to secure the regular attendance at school of all children of
school age not otherwise under instruction. They shall, in cases of
misunderstanding, act as a coordinating agency between the school
and the home.
3. They shall seek out truants and absentees who have been reported
to them and, when so directed by the superintendent, prosecute extreme
cases. They shall keep a detailed record of their activities and report
in full to the superintendent at such times as he may require.
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Chapter 11 Health
1. In accordance with the state law relative to physical examinations
of pupils, which became effective on September 1, 1952, all Watertown
school children will be examined in a manner prescribed by the Acts of
the General Court, in the year 1951.
2. Physical examinations will be conducted in the spring for entering
kindergarten pupils. Examinations will also be held each year in grades
four, seven and ten. Pupils who participate in athletics, transfer pupils
without adequate health records, pupils out of school five consecutive
days, frequent absentees, children between 14 and 16 years of age apply-
ing for working certificates, and other referred by teachers, will also be
examined.
3. Parents shall be notified prior to the examination date. If the
parent wishes, the family physician may examine the pupil and complete
the health card. If notification to the contrary is not received from the
parent, the examination will be conducted by the school physician.
Parents of children through grade four shall be invited to attend these
examinations.
4. Examinations shall be held in strict privacy with only the doctor,
a nurse and the parent present. Parents shah be notified of any serious
defect and advised to take -the child to a physician for treatment.
Nurses and doctors shall be available for parental conferences.
5. The hearing and vision of each .pupil shall be tested in alternate
years beginning with grade one. Follow-up work shall be done with
pupils who indicate hearing or sight losses. The Massachusetts Hear-
ing Test shall be used. The Massachusetts Vision Test shall be used for
sight tests. All tests shall be given by the school nurses who have
qualified themselves in the use of these instruments. Children with
hearing or sight defects shall be given assistance in class, or as part
of the lip reading, speech deeectAve, or sight-saving classes.
6. The height and weight of all pupils shall be taken and recorded
annually. All data is confidential and shall be recorded on a permanent
health card provided by the Department of Public Health.
7. All regulations relative to communicable diseases as directed by
the State Department of Public Health as well as the Watertown Board
of Health are to 'be observed.
8. Generally, first aid is administered by the school nurse or the
doctor. For minor cuts and bruises, this work may be performed by
those who have qualified under the Red Cross Course of Instruction.
9. School nurses and doctors shall also bring to the attention of
the principal of the respective buildings any condition which they
believe to be unsanitary or harmful to the well being of -the pupil.
Chapter 12 General Rules
1. The school year shall be divided into four terms. The length of
the term shall be fixed each year by the committee. There shall be a
suspension of school every Saturday, every legal holiday, Good Friday,
the half day preceding and the day following Thanksgiving. In any
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emergency, if it is impracticable to call a special meeting of the com-
mittee, the chairman may close any or all schools for a day.
2. The sessions of the high and junior high schools shall be from
8:20 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The sessions of the elementary grades shall be
as follows:
Grades 1 2 3
8:45 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Class
10:00 A.M. 10:20 A.M. Recess
12:00 Noon 12:30 P.M. Lunch
1:30 P.M. Dismissal
Grades 4 5 6
8:45 A.M. 10:25 A.M. Class
10:25 -A.M. 10:45 A.M. Recess
12:10 P.M. 12:30 P.M. Lunch
1:45 P.M. Dismissal
Kindergarten
First Group 8:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
Second Group 11:30 A.M. 1:45 P.M.
3. The school buildings shall not be opened or used for any other
purpose than the regular instruction of the public schools, except by
special permission of the committee.
4. No subscriptions or contributions shall be taken in the schools;
no teacher shall receive presents of intrinsic value from the pupils
under his or her charge; no person shall gbve any notice, by reading
or otherwise, to the pupil of any school, or post upon the walls of any
school building or fences about the same, any advertisement; nor shall
any agent or other person be permitted to enter any school for the
purpose of exhibiting, either to teachers or pupils, any book or article
of merchandise, or for any purpose of trade or business, without the
approval of the superintendent.
5. Teachers must not be interrupted by any one during the school
sessions with any prolonged interview, even on matters relating to
the school, except in cases of emergency.
6. Teachers shall not dismiss school before the regular hour without
permission from the superintendent, except in cases of emergency,
when they shall make immediate report to the superintendent.
7. Teachers shall require a written note from parents or guardians
in all cases of absence, tardiness, or dismissals.
8. All organizations made up of pupils of the public schools bearing
the name of any school, or in any way connected with any school,
shall be under the control of the school committee. All funds of such
organizations, or any other special funds of any school, shall be held
In a Watertown bank subject to with-drawal by a treasurer approved
by the principal and the superintendent of schools. An annual audit by
a person approved by the principal shall be made and a written report
accounting for all receipts and disbursements shall be filed with the
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principal who shall file a copy in the office of the superintendent of
schools.
9. Appeals may, in all cases arising under these regulations or under
any order of the committee, be taken from the decision of the teacher
to the principal, from that of the principal to the superintendent, and
from that of the superintendent to the committee, and the decision of
the majority of the committee shall be final. The person so appealing
to the committee shall state in writing his grievance and the relief
desired.
Revised November 11, 1953
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE EVALUATION COUNCIL
Revised as of February 11, 1953
Purpose of the Evaluation Council
The fundamental purpose of the work of the lvaluation Council
is to improve the service of the School Department of Watertown by
making of recommendations to the School Committee. We feel this
can best be accomplished by increasing the co-operative and harmonious
relations of -the school personnel. To forward the accomplishment of
this goal the following steps have been set up:
(1) Adjusting any inequalities in salaries of teachers by placing all
personnel on a salary scale according to their training and
experience. •
(2) Offering members of the staff satisfactory economic return for
service rendered, and yet not unduly .burdening the taxpayers.
(3) Encouraging all personnel to profit by their inservice growth
and development.
(4) Stimulating members of the instructional staff to improve the
quality of their professional services.
(5) Establishing a salary scale comparable to those in surrounding
communities in order to attract and retain competent teachers.
Organization of Evaluation Council
(1) The membership of the Evaluation Council shall be limited to
five teachers. The length of term of each Council member shall
be three years.
(2) One member shall be elected from the Hhigh School, one
member from the Junior High Schools, two members from the
Elementary Schools and one member at large.
(3) The Superintendent of Schools shall be a member ex-officio,
and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Council.
(4) The members of the Evaluation Council shall be elected by a
majority vote of the teachers, in the following manner: one
member from the teachers of the Senior High School, one mem-
ber from the teachers of the Junior High Schools, two members
from the teachers of the several Elementary Schools, and one
member at large.
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(5) A majority shall consist of more than one-half of the member-
ship in any category mentioned.
(6) Election of the Evaluation Council shall be held on the first
Monday in June. The term of office is to start immediately
upon election each year. The Members of the Evaluation Council
shall be responsible for calling a meeting of their respective
groups for the purpose of receiving nominations to fill vacancies.
Nominations for the member-at-large, shall be made at a meet-
ing called by the president of the Watertown Teachers' As-
sociation. All nominations shall be submitted to the chairman
of the Evaluation Council who shall cause ballots to be prepared
for the election.
(7) Organization shall take place before the close of the school
year in order to elect a chairman and secretary for the ensuing
year.
(8) Meetings shall be held in the fall and spring and at the call
of the chairman or in his absence the secretary, who shall
notify all members of all meetings in writing.
(9) All vacancies occurring more than thirty days before the next
regular meeting of the Evaluation Council shall be filled in the
usual manner as stated in Section 4, 5, and 6.
THE SALARY POLICY
The function of the Salary Policy as adopted by the Evaluation
Council and the School Committee is -two-fold. Fir,t it is a valuable
measure of control in planning the school budget. Second, it places the
teaching personnel at a very definite point on the salary scale and
outlines the many opportunities for salary increases open to those who
seek professional improvement.
Under this plan each member of the instructional personnel can
be reasonably assured of receiving a salary equal to that received by
any other member in the same salary rating. He can determine in
advance his salary expectations. He can learn what his salary limit
is and, in addition, the means of extending this salary limit.
It is believed by the Evaluation Council that the Salary Policy will
serve to best advantage not only those on the instructional staff but
also those who administer the funds of the school budget.
SALARY SCHEDULE
Section I. Salary increases are granted only on the basis of teach-
ing competency determined by 1. preparation for effective teaching
through approved courses or other equivalents to be determined by
policy recommendations made by the Evaluation Council with the
assistance of the superintendent and approved by the School Committee,
and by 2. ratings of the principals and the superintendent. Supervisors
and principals shall be rated by the superintendent. (see Section IV).
Subject to 1 and 2 above and to Section IV, ten years of teaching
experience in Watertown shall be considered as the equivalent of a
three point course which shall accumulate from the date of appointment
in Watertown but not more than $200. shall be paid in any one year.
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Section II. The maximum base salary for all teachers shall be
$4400. and $200. shall be allowed for each 10 years of teaching service
in Watertown but no teacher's salary shall go beyond $4800., exclusive
of compensation for extra duties such as coaching, head of department,
guidance counselors and the like as provided for in Section V.
Section III. Teachers will move to the maximum by yearly in-
creases of $200. for each three hours of credit (or other bases) in a
previously approved course of courses which shall be part of a plan
of study directly related to improvement of each individual teacher's
effectiveness in the classroom. All programs and policies suggested by
the Evaluation Council shall be construed as being recommendations
and shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent and the
School Committee.
Section IV. In order to secure an increment in any year a teacher
must give evidence of worthy service in day-to-day instructional pro-
cedures. The character of this service is to be determined by the
principal and/or other supervisory personnel so directed and the
superintendent. Each teacher is to be rated yearly prior to March,
according to the following scale:
A, B, C, D,
Those rated "A" or "B" shall be recommended for increments,
those rated "C" shall be retained in the system without an increment,
and those rated "D" shall be recommended for dismissal from the
teaching service in Watertown. For each teacher not given a rating of
A or B, the rater must write brief comment on that teacher's work
indicating areas where improvement is desirable and necessary. (It
is strongly recommended that all raters meet at least once each year,
early in the school year for the sole purpose of discussing and arriving
at a common basis for making ratings so that such evaluations will be
as objectNe and as fair as possible)
Section V. Teachers assigned additional duties shall receive com-
pensation as follows:
Football Coach .. .. ...$1200. Sub-Master Senior High $ 800.
Asst. Football Coach 300. Dean of Girls Senior High .. 600.
Baseball Coach Senior High 400. Faculty Mgr. Athletics . . . . . . 400.
Jr. Var. Baseball Coach .. 300. Supervisor of Art .. ... . 300.
Baseball Coach Jr. High .. 150. Supervisor of Physical Ed. . . 300.
Basketball Coach Senior 400. Supv. Domestic Science and
Basketball Coach Jr. High . 150. Director of Cafeterias .. .... 300.
Track Coach .. . . .. . . . . . ... 800. Guidance Counselors . . • • .. .. 300.
Hockey Coach .... ... ..... 400. Master's Asst. Elementary
Field Hockey . . .. ...... .... 100. Schools .. 200.
Soccer Coach . ..... ....... 300. Sub-Master Jr. High Schools 300.
Tennis Coach . . .. . . . ...... 200. Asst. Music Supervisor . .... . 100.
Golf .. ... . .............. 200. Asst. Art Supervisor ..... ... 100.
Heads of Depts. ........... 300.
BASIS FOR ADVANCEMENT FOR INSERVICE GROWTH
1. Courses that have been recommended by the Elvaluation Council
and approved by the School Committee may be submitted for credit.
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Upon the receipt of evidence of successful completion, the number of
credit hours earned will be credited to the teacher submitting them.
2. Points earned may be banked but no more than six points may
be earned for banking in any one fiscal year.
3. Credit for work on educational committees within the Watertown
School System shall be limited to a maximum of four credit hours, three
of which may be obtained in any one year, and not more than one
credit may be obtained in a single half year. Application for such
credit must be approved by the Evaluation Council.
4. Three credits may be granted for private study. However, applica-
tion for such credit shall be evaluated according to its individual merit.
5. Two semester hours of credit for one trip m4y be granted for
domestic or foreign travel. A maximum of four semester hours may be
granted but may not be obtained during two consecutive summers.
Application for such credit must be recommended in advance by the
Dvaluation Council and approved by the School Committee. Before such
credit can be allowed-a written report describing the trip and indicating
its value to the individual in his particular field must be submitted to
the Evaluation Council within three months of his return.
6. Teachers entering the Watertown system are entitled to two
annual automatic increments of $200 each with the opportunity to bank
three (3) credits during the two year period. Thereafter they will follow
all the rules and regulations of the Evaluation Plan adopted.
(Effective date)
SABBATICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A one year leave of absence for professional improvement may be
granted to teachers who have served in the Watertown system for
seven years or longer. Subsequent leaves may be granted after the
completion of each seven years of service. Application for sabbatical
leave must halve the endorsement of the principal and the recommenda-
tion of the superintendent and the approval of the School Committee.
Teachers on sabbatical leave shall receive half pay for the year
and must sign an agreement to return to the Watertown service for
a period of at least one year following the leave.
Teachers on sabbatical leave shall make quarterly reports to the
superintendent relating -to the manner in which the leave is being used.
RULES GOVERNING THE WORK OF THE EVALUATION COUNCIL
1. The Evaluation Council shall act as a unit. All issues shall be
decided by a majority vote. Three of the five voting members shall be
considered a majority and a quorum.
2. Members of the Waluation Council shall hold in strict confidence
all matters brought to the attention of the council.
3. Recommendations of the Evaluation Council shall be forwarded
to the Superintendent and the School Committee.
4. The Office of the Superintendent shall be the central office for
the Evaluation Council.
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5. All inquiries, applications, reports, and requests for hearings must
be addressed to the Evaluation Council and sent to the Secretary at
the Office of the Superintendent.
6. Applications can be secured from the Secretary of the Evaluation
Council or from the Superintendent. All forms shall be filled out in
duplicate.
7. Changes in, or amendments to, the rules or regulations may be
made by a two-thirds vote of the membership of the Evaluation Council,
and proposals for such changes or amendments may be initiated by
a vote of the School Committee. Written notice of such changes or
amendments must be made two weeks in advance of the Meeting at
which such action shall be taken.
Regulations regarding the use of School Halls
Effective—January 1, 1954
The use of all School Buildings is governed by the General Laws
of Massachusetts, Chapter 71, Section 71. (as amended)
"For the purpose of promoting the usefulness of public
school property the school committee of any town may con-
duct such educational and recreational activities in or upon
school property under its control, and, subject to such
regulations as it may establish, and, consistently and with-
out interference with the use of the premises for school
purposes, shall allow the use thereof by individuals and
associations for such educational, recreational, social, civic,
philanthropic and like purposes as it deems for the interest
of the community. The affiliation of any such association
with a religious organization shall not disqualify such as-
sociation from being allowed such a use for such a purpose.
The use of such property as a place of assemblage for
citizens to hear candidates for public office shall be con-
sidered a civic purpose vvithin the meaning of this section."
Application for the use of the Senior High School facilities must
be made at the high school on Columbia Street on any school day
between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. or in writing.
Application for the use of all other buildings must be matte at the
School Department Office, 30 Common Street, between the hours of
10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. or in writing.
The following general regulations apply -to School Buildings:
1. All Town, State and School Department regulations shall be
strictly observed.
2. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings.
3. (a) The application must be filed a minimum of fifteen days
prior to the date when the building is to be used.
N All fees including rental and personnel services are due
fifteen days prior to the date of use. Failure to comply will automatically
cancel the reservation.
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(c) Applications will only be accepted from Watertown Organiza-
tions.
(d) A fully authorized representative of the organization must
sign the application.
4. The person or oganization using school property shall protect
the property from abuse or injury and shall be financially responsible
for any damage arising in connection with or in consequence of such use.
5. No meetings which pupils are expected to attend shall be held
in school buildings on evenings preceeding days on which schools are
to be in session with the approval of the Superintendent of Schools.
6. There shall be no moving or storing of scenery which interferes
with the normal operation of the school.
7. All applications must meet with the approval of the Superintendent
:of Schoc4.s.
8. All custodial and police traffic service shall start one hour prior
to the time scheduled on the application.
9. When women are present at a function in the junior or senior
high schools, the services of a matron shall be required.
10. If stage facilities wherein lighting and scenery are used the
services of a stage man shall be required and shall be prdvided by
the School Department.
11. The use of the gymnasium facilities shall be forbidden unless an
approved supervisor is in attendance.
12. If three major facilities are used in any building the services of
two custodians shall be required. If four facilities are used the services
of three custodians shall be required.
13. Two policemen shall be required for all functions except when
in the judgement of the School Department one is sufficient.
RENTAL FEES
1. Rental of any room such as an auditorium, cafeteria or gymnasium,
shall be ten dollars per hour per day except for social non-profit
activities. These fees shall be:
1. Rental of any one room such as auditorium, cafeteria, or
gymnasium.
$3.00 per hr. per day
2. Whitehill Hall or an Elementary School Hall All Rehearsal
fees shall be based at the same rate as stated above.
$5.00 per day
PERSONNEL FEES
Custodian: Two dollars per hour per man. If food or refreshments
are served the fee is two dollars and fifty cents per hour. There is
a minimum fee of six dollars.
Matron: Five dollars per evening.
Stage Man: Five dollars per evening.
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Police: Six dollars for three hours. One dollar and fifty cents per
hour thereafter.
All fees must be paid by check.
Checks for rental fees shall be made out to the Town of Watertown.
Checks for Police fees shall be made out to James M. Igoe, Chief.
Personnel or sefvice fees shall be made out to the principal of the
school to be used.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the principals, teachers,
supervisors, custodians and other employees for their cooperation
during the past year. I also wish to thank the members of the other
Town departments, the parents and other citizens for the encourage-
ment which they have given to the School Department.
Lastly, I wish to thank the Chairman and other members of the
School Committee, especially the members of the sub committees for
the helpful assistance which they have given to me during the past
year.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS A. BELLY
Superintendet of Schools
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STATISTICAL DATA
TABLE I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1953
Appropriated by Town Meeting $1,321,455.00
Expended $1,303,909.52
Balance 17,545.48 1,321,455.00
Itemized Expenditures
General Control 33,906.40
Instruction 989,689.14
Operation 99,882.74
Maintenance 44,998.80
School Ground Improvement 12,497.00
New Equipment 3,987.03
Miscellaneous 13.005.24
Evening School 5,080.87
Trade School 9,560.49
Transportation 7,488.79
Juvenile Recreation 8,983.95
Athletic Fund 50,952.68
Military Retirement 140.00
Capital Expenditure 21,293.64
Ranch 'Wagon 21,291.52
Out of State Travel 151.23
$1,303,909.52
TABLE II. MONEY RECEIVED INTO THE TOWN TREASURY AS
A RESULT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OPERATION
(This money is not expended for Schools)
A. Tuition:
Trade School Reimbursement 3,962.30
Non-Resident and Dept. of Public
Welfare, Child Guardianship 1,148.11
5,110.41
B. State Reimbursement: 138,593.88
General School Fund
Sight Saving Class 500.00 139,093.88
C. Miscellaneous Receipts:
Hall Rental 29.00
Lost Books, telephone
commissions, manual training 511.78
540.78
$144,745.07
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GENERAL STATISTICS — DDCEM 3ER 1953
TABLE III
Number of School Buildings 10
Senior High School 1
Junior High Schools 2
Elementary Schools 7
Grand
Men Women Total Total
Principals:
Senior High School 1 1
Junior High Schools 2 2
Elementary Schools 6 6 9
Directors:
Guidance 1 1
Physical Education 1 1
Music 1 1
At 1 1 4
Supervisors:
Household Arts and Cafeterias 1 1
Physical Education (girls) 1 1
Art 1 1
Music 1 1
Remedial Reading 1 1 5
Special Teachers:
Special Class 1 1 2
Speech 'Correction 2 2
Librarian 1 1
Sight-saving Class 1 1
Physical Education (elem.) 1 1
Manual RYaining (elem.) 1 1
Band Master 1 1
Remedial Reading 2 2 11
Teachers:
Senior High School 29 25 54
Junior High Schools 21 31 52
Elementary Schools 10 100 110 216
Home Instruction:
Teacher (part time) 1 1 1
General Control:
Superintendent 1 1
Assistant ,Superintendent 1 1
Secretary 1 1
Assistant Secretaries 2 2
Attendance Officers 2 2 7
Secretaries:
Senior High School 3 3
Junior High Schools 2 2
Elementary Schools 6 6 11
Miscellaneous:
Nurses 3 3.
Physicians (part time) 3 3 6
Custodians and Janitresses: 16 7 23 23
293
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TABLE IV
MEMBERSHIP IN THE DAY SCHOOLS, BY GRADES
OCTOBER 1, 1951, 1952, 1953
Elementary Schools
1951 1952 1953
Kindergarten 548 591 590
Special Class 39 26 28
Sight Sing Class 9 10 5
Grade I 417 522 562
Grade II 464 387 495
Grade III 439 456 394
Grade IV 403 437 432
Grade V 347 396 426
Grade VI 321 365 391
Total in Elementary Schools 2987 3190 3323
Junior High Schools
Grade VII 310 332 361
Grade VIII 304 325 345
Grade IX 334 314 328
Special Classes 28 28 11
Total in Junior High Schools 976 999 1045
Senior High School
Grade X 322 288 293
Grade XI 345 324 323
Grade XII 274 281 282
Total in Senior High School 941 893 898
Grand Total 4904 5082 5266
TABLE V
THE NUMBER AND PERCENTAGES OF DROP-OUTS
GRADE 9-12, SCHOOL YEAR '52-'53
PUPIL DROP-OUTS
Grade .Pupils Percent of . Percent of Tot.
-Enrolled Boys Girls Total Pupils Enroll. No. Drop-outs
9 327 3 1 4 1.2 9.
10 323 9 3 12 3.7 25.5
11 309 18 7 25 8.0 53.
12 300 4 2 6 2.0 12.5
Totals 1259 34 13 47 3.8 100.
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TABLE VI
THE NUMBER AND PERCENTAGES OF PUPIL DROP-OUTS
SCHOOL YEAR 1952-'53 COMPARED WITH 1951-'52
School Year 52'-'53 School Year 151-'52
Grade No. No. Total Per. of Grade No. No. Total Per. of
Boys Girls Enrollment Boys Girls Enrollment
9 3 1 4 1.2 5 2 7 1.1
10 9 3 12) 13 16 29)
11 18 7 25) 4.6 18 5 23) 5.8
12 4 2 6) 4 0 4)
— — — — 40 23 63 4.8
Totals 34 13 47 3.8 — — — —
Number of Pupils Enrolled 1259 1294
TABLE VII
SUMIAARY OF FOLLOW-UP ounvzx GRADUATES OF
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1952 AS OF APRIL 1953
Part 1 —Status of Graduates According to High School Course Followed
Number According to High School Course Followed
EMPLOYMENT College Commercial General I:A. Grand Per-
Status Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Total cent
Regularly employed 8 6 5 78 18 12 14 141 50.5
Attending school
or college .... 30 35 4 3 12 8 — 92 33.
In military service 4 1 4 1 22 — 8 40 14.3
Married . . .. . . ... — — — 3 — 2 — 5 1.8
Moved—address
unknown — — — — — 1 — — 1 .4
Total Number
Graduates
Reporting in Survey 40 40 10 74 45 19 18 246 84.8
Total Number
Graduates
Included from other
Reports ....... . 2 2 3 it 8 3 4 33 11.3
Total Number
Graduates
Enrolled ... .... 45 44 13 87 55 23 23 290
Percentage Graduates
Reporting ..93.3 95.4 100. 97.7 96.4 95.6 95.6 95.1
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TABLE VM
KINDS OF EMPLOYMENT IN BY THOSE REGULARLY EMPLOYED,
ACCORDING TO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE FOLLOWED 'AS OF
APRIL 1953 (Follow-up Survey
High School Course Followed
KINDS OF
EMPLOYMENT College Commercial General I.A. Grand Per-
Status Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Total cent
Clerical Occupations
General Clerical — 6 — 51 4 5 1 67 47.6
Stenographic — — — 17 — — — 17 12.1
Bookkeeping — — 2 7 — — — 9 6.4
Sales & Service Occupations
Sales Clerks, cashiers 1 — — 1 3 1 — 6 4.2
Stock and shipping 1 — — — 3 — 1 5 3.5
Manufacturing Occupations
Production . . . . 1 3 — 3 2 4 5 7 24 17.
Technical Occupations
Apprentice Trades 3 — — — 3 — 5 it 7.8
Miscellaneous
Hotel work,
attendant Nurse — — — — 1 1 — 2 1.4
Totals .. .. .. . . 8 6 5 78 18 12 14 141 100.
TABLE IX
KINDS OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ATTENDED ACCORDING
TO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE FOLLOWED AS OF APRIL 1953
Follow-up Survey
High School Course Followed
KIND OF College Commercial General I.A. Grand fer-
INa1LL1'U1'LON Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls-Boys Total cent
Liberal Arts 10 10 — — 4 — — 24 26.2
Scientific &
Engineering ... 12 2 — — 2 — — 16 17.4
Teacher Training — 4 — — 1 — — 5 5A
Business
Administration.. . 4 — 3 — 3 — — 10 10.9
Pharmacy . . 1 — — — — — — 1 1.1
Physical Therapy
& Speech . ... . . . — 3 — — — 2 — 5 5.4
Musician .. — — — 1 — — 1 1.1
Nurses Training . . — 6 — — — 1 — 7 7.6
Secretarial .. — 7 — 2 — 3 — 12 13.0
Preparatory School 1 — — — — — — 1 1.1
Junior College . — 1 — — — 2 — 3 3.2
Miscellaneous: Air line
hostess, agriculture,
interior design, Lab.
technician,
Trade School . . 2 2 1 1 1 — — 7 7.6
Totals ........ 30 35 4 3 12 8 — 92 100.
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TABLE X
PERCENTAGE OF THE LAST TWELVE GRADUATING CLASSES
OF THE HIGH SCHOOL WHO WERE EMPLOYED, WHOLLY UN-
EMPLOYED, ATTENDING SCHOOL OR COLLEGE, IN MILITARY
SERVICE, etc. w u i nuv ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION
EMPLOYMENT STATUS 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946
Regularly Employed . . . . ........ 71 50 40. 37.9 39. 46.
Wholly Unemployed .. .. . .. .. .. 2 1 .5 .4 3 1.5
Attending School or College .. . . 24 17 24. 24. 24.5 31.5
In Military Service .. .... .... .. 2 32 34. 40.2 33.5 18.7
Married . . . . .... . .. 1 - .5 - - 1.9
Moved from Town
address unknown . .......... . - - 1. - - .4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952
.Regularly -Employed ...... .... 56.2 49.6 56.5 50.5 48.6 50.5�
Wholly Unemployed .. ........ . 4.1 2.1 6.3 .6 1. -
Attending School or College ... . 31.2 41.3 32.7 37.1 34.8 33.
In Military Service ........ .... 4.4 6.4 2.9 10.2 14.6 14.3
Married . .. ............... 4.1 .6 .9 1.3 1. 1.8
Moved from Town
address unknown .. . ....... . - - .7 .3 - .4
TABLE XI
SUMMARY OF THE PLACEMENT SERVICE (Full-Time Position)
OPERATED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1953 SHOWING WEEKLY EARNINGS
Total Weekly
Kind of Employment Boys Girls Total Earnings
Clerical Occupations
General Clerical . .. .. . ........ . - 44 44 $ 1691.99
Stenographic ................ . ... - 17 17 706.61
Bookkeeping .... . . ..... ... 1 10 11 394.00
Sales and Service Occupations
Sales clerks, cashiers .. .. . 1 2 3 109.00
Delivery . . ....... . .. ... .... 1 - 1 40.00
Stock and shipping ......... ..... 2 - 2 79.00
Manufacturing Occupations
-Production . . .....I. .... ... 6 - 6 270.42
Technical Occupations
Apprentice Trades ... .... ........ 1 - 1 36.80
Miscellaneous
Hospital attendant .......... ..... - 1 1 36.00
Totals ... ...... .. ........... 12 74 86 $ 3363.82
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TABLE XII
SIA UJ RY OF THE PLACEMENT SERVICE (Part-time Positions)
OPERATED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1953, SHOWING WEEKLY EARNINGS
Total Weekly
Kinds of Employment Boys Girls Total Earnings
Clerical Occupations
General Clerical . . . . ............ 1 40 41 $ 747.89
Stenographic . . . . ... ... . ...... .. — 3 3 39.70
Bookkeeping ....... . ... ..... .... 1 3 4 54.75
Sales and Service Occupations
Sales clerks, cashiers 6 33 39 798.10
Delivery, truck drivers . ....... .... 7 — 7 194.80
Stock and shipping . . . . I . ........ 10 1 it 199.33
Manufacturing Occupations
Production .. . . . ...... .. ....... 1 5 6 144.75
Miscellaneous
Baby sitters, gardening, soda
fountain, camp work and odd jobs 6 20 26 197.60
Totals ... ..... .... . ........ .. 32 105 137 $ 2376.92
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
I respectfully submit the following financial report for .the year 1953:
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
Balance January 1, 1953 $920,829.97
1953 Receipts $7,684,372.99
$8,605,202.95
1953 Paid Treasury Warrant $7,389,322.13
Balance December 31, 1953 (Including Veterans
Housing Fund) $1,215,880.82
APPROVED:
W. W. NORCROSS, JR., Auditor
JAMES H. SHERIDAN, Treasurer
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BORROWED IN ANTICLPATION OF REVENUE IN 1953.
Feb. 19 Rockland Atlas National Bank of Boston $500,000.00
@ rate of 1.00% plus $2.00 premium discounted.
May 14 Boston, Safe Deposit and Trust Company $300,000.00
@ rate of 1.245% discounted.
NOTES PAID IN 1953
Oct. 30 Rockland Atlas National Bank of Boston $500,000.00
Oct. 30 Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company $300,000.00
NOTES'DUE IN 1954
None.
FUNDED DEBT ttr:icituaw IN 1953
August 1 Veterans Housing $15,000.00
August 1 North End Fire Station 7,000.00
August 1 Victory Field House 6,000.00
$28,000.00
FUNDED DEBT DUE IN 1954
August 1 Veterans Housing $15,000.00
August 1 North End Fire Station 7,000.00
August 1 Victory Field House 6,000.00
January 1 Phillips School Addition and
North Elementary School 41,000.00
$69,000.00
DEBT STATENINNT
Total Funded Debt December 31, 1953 $1,068,000.00
DEBT OUTSIDE DEBT MELT:
Veterans Housing, Chap. 372, Acts of 1946 $210,000.00
DEBT w t t mum DEBT LIA frr:
North End Fire Station 49,000.00
Victory Field House 41,000.00
Phillips School Addition and
North Elementary School 768,000.00
$858,000.00 $1,068,000.00
The above statement does not include the $600,000.00 voted at the
special town meeting, July 13, 1953 for an addition to the East Junior
High School, but not as yet borrowed by the Town.
A STATEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF wmt xi THE TOWN
LV'1J1'at31'1'f1l1Vt'+ APPLIES:
Veterans Housing $210,000.00
North End Fire Station 49,000.00
Victory Field House 41,000.00
Phillips School Addition and
North Elementary School 768,000.00 $1,068,000.00
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THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TOWN MATURES AS FOLLOWS:
1954 $69,000.00
1955 69,000.00
1956 69,000.00
1957 68,000.00
1958 68,000.00
1959 68,000.00
1960 67,000.00
1961 55,000.00
1962 55,000.00
1963 55,000.00
1964 55,000.00
1965 55,000.00
1966 55,000.00
1967 50,000.00
1968 35,000.00
1969 35,000.00
1970 35,000.00
1971 35,000.00
1972 35,000.00
1973 35,000.00 $1,068,000.00
BORROWING CAPACITY FOR 1954
Valuation 1951 $71,678,655.00
Valuation 1952 73,206,855.00
Valuation 1953 74,427,645.00
$219,313,155.00
Abatements 1951 $1,086,420.00
Abatements 1952 1,069,750.00
Abatements 1953 1,104,730.00
$3,260,900.00
3) $216,052,255.00
Average of Assessors' valuation for three
preceding years $72,017,418.33
Statutory 5% 5% $3,600,870.91
Less Debt Inside Debt Limit $1,068,000.00
Borrowing Capacity January 1st, 1954 $2,532.870.91
This figure does not include the $600,000.00 East Junior high School
Borrowing authorized last year.
A Statement of Debt and Total Cash Expenditures of the Town for
thirty years:—
Year Expenditures Debt
1924 $2,571,082.55 $1,679,000.00
1925 3,015,407.96 1,914,000.00
1926 3,010,470.05 2,079,500.00
1927 3,384,965.67 2,023,000.00
1928 3,378,589.10 2,172,000.00
1929 4,011,343.85 2,171,500.00
1930 3,903,795.26 1,982,000.00
1931 4,282,947.52 1,947,000.00
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1932 4,923,029.72 1,942,000.00
1933 4,171,875.82 1,499,000.00
1934 3,908,434.08 1,482,000.00
1935 3,804,109.55 1,477,700.00
1936 3,743,934.34 1,291,000.00
1937 3,668,053.63 1,153,000.00
1938 3,750,895.75 1,102,000.00
1939 3,770,835.31 1,201,500.00
1940 3,732,597.22 1,120,000.00
1941 3,583,494.47 890,000.00
1942 3,488,489.32 693,000.00
1943 3,076,543.04 515,000.00
1944 3,257,739.65 353,000.00
19466 3,388,896.39 281,000.00
1946 3,470,390.71 215,000.00
1947 4,325,489.02 477,000.00
1948 4,915,157.78 391,000.00
1949 4,734,085.58 321,000.00
1950 5,372,701.71 405,000.00
1951 5,340,820.43 361,000.00
1952 6,112,526.94 328,000.00
1953 7,389,322.13 1,068,000.00
STIATEMETIT OF TOWN INSURANCE
Company Amount Expires
Central Manufacturers Mutual Ins. Co. $100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Federal Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 74,947.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 104,913.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Queen Insurance Company of America 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Springfield Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Springfield Fire & Maxine Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
World Fire & Marine Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1954
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. $50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 61,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 71,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 61,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Liverpool &.London & Globe Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Liverpool &Condon & Globe Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 53,315.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Lumber Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Old Colony !Insurance Company 121,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Queen Insurance Company of America, 121,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Royal Insurance Company 200,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Springfield Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Springfield Fire & Maxine Ins. Co. 71,545.00 Sept. 1, 1955
Automobile Insurance Company $100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 39,860.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Liverpool & Landon & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
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Company Amount Expires
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 40,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Manufacturers & Merchants Mutual Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Planet Insurance Company 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956
Automobile Insurance Company $60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Berkshire Mutual Fire Insurance 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Central Mutual Insurance Company 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 59,860.00 Sept. 1, 1957
The Employers' Fire Insurance Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
The Employers Idability Assurance
Corp. Ltd. 30,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Granite State Fire Insurance Company 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Holyoke Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Liverpool & Landon & Globe Ins. Co. 30,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957
Automobile Insurance Company $65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Central Mutual Insurance Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Central Mutual Insurance Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Dorchester Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 32,755.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 32,755.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Manufacturers & Merchants Mutual Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Maryland Casualty Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
New York Underwriters Insurance Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Planet Insurance Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Royal Insurance Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Springfield Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
World Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
CEME'IrERY ACCOUNT
The several sums of money (turned over to me for the perpetual care
of lots of the Cemeteries have been deposited in the Watertown Savings
Bank and are as follows:-
Balance, December 31, 1952- $110,296.16
Interest for the year 1953- 2,950.66
$113,246.82
1952 Interest Withdrawn- 2,649.16
$110,597.66
362
NAMES AND AMOUNTS COLLECTED IN 1953
Feb. 4 Aram Bedrosian (John Jacobs) $ 45.00
Aram Bedrosian (Baby Girl Cleval) 8.00
Aram Bedrosian (Baby Girl Cleval) 8.00
Charles Mardirosian (Harootune G. Berberian) 97.50
Mar. 4 Charles Marderosian (John Najarian) 90.00
Charles Marderosian (Anne Charchian) 150.00
Aram Bedrosian (Arthur Geyekian) 97.50
Walter R. Flagg (Oscar B. McElhiney) 150.00
Babulas and DeMarkles (Howard Leon Haslett) 97.50
Aram Bedrosian (Haig G. Sarian) 45.00
April 1 Charles Mardirosian (Diran Hovannesian) 90.00
Margaret R. Chase (Harris C. Chase) 97.50
George Der Matteosian (Rev. Marderos Der Schakian) 450.00
Haig S. Garebedian (Diran Garabedian) 150.00
Aram Bedrosian (Anita A. Sulahian) 150.00
Aram Bedrosian (Onnig Choulian) 97.50
W. G. Rockwell (Edgar B. Sullivan) 97.50
Aram Bedrosian (Nazareth Vartanian) 97.50
Wm. H. McElroy (Rose A. McElroy) 97.50
April. 22 George H. Gregg and Son (Alfred Scott) 97.50
Mihran Parsekian (Araxy Parsekian) 150.00
June 3 Hevart Missirian (Hack Missirian) 150.00
Mrs. Agnes Lohnes (Sidney Lohnes) 97.50
Donald J. MacDonald (Lillian 'Peterson Hill) 45.00
Donald J. MacDonald (Ralph Owens) 45.00
Mrs. Victoria Righellis (Rev. E. F. stratios Righellis) 97.50
Aram Bedrosian (Geo. Kebabjian) 45.00
July 8 J. Douglas and Wm. L. (Wm. Hackett) $210.00
Caleb S. Newell 150.00
Avedis DerO'Hanian (Mrs. Maritza Der Ohanian) 150.00
Chas. Marderosian (Navin M. Anamlan) 150.00
Aram Bedrosian (Armenag Samuelian) 97.50
Elmost Janikian 97.50
Sarkis Barberlan 150.00
Mihran Nishanian (Elmon S. Nishanian) 97.50
William A. Harris (Angelo Harris 97.50
Wm. H Thomas (John M. Blakeley) 20.00
July 16 Daniel S. Mackay 195.00
Charles B. Watson Inc. (rhos. S. Currie) 97.50
Sept. 9 Charles Mardirosian (Sognik Tommasian) 45.00
Donald J. MacDonald (Malcolm H. MacKenzie) 97.50
Winthrop G. Rockwell (Charles W. Moyer) 97.50
Oct. 7 Aram Bedrosian (Geo. Gougian) 97.50
Jos. A. MacDonald (Baby Girl Carey) 16.00
Mrs. Alexander Antonio (James Anthony) 45.00
Nov. 4 Aram Bedrosian (Anna Sohigian 45.00
Arthur C. Hasiotis (Nicholas Achlias) 45.00
Aram Bedrosian (Haig S. Panosian) 97.50
Mrs. Victoria Righellis (Rev.E. Fatoratios Righellis) 52.50
Dec. 31 Aram Bedrosian (Grace Bolian) 225.00
Babakas and DeMarkles (Mae Flamburis) 97.50
Charles Mardirosian (Martha Haigian) 97.50
Aram Bedrosian (Myron Kelliglan) 150.00
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John E. MacArthur 97.50
Charles Mardirosian (Sarkis Mouradian) 90.00
5,752.00
Balance Brought Forward $110,597.66
Balance December 31, 1953 $116,349.66
TOWN TRUST FUNDS
MARTHA SANGER FUND:
Investment $1,108.25
Income for 1953 29.28
Balance December 31, 1953 $1,137.53
JOHN TEMPLETON FUND:
Investment $ 574.00
Income for 1953 65.40
639.40
Disbursements 110.00
Balance December 31, 1953 $ 529.40
Two $1,000.00 United States Savings Bonds
BENJAMIN HOSMER PIERCE FUND:
Investment $1,036.60
Income for 1953 26.41
1,063.01
Disbursements 42.95
Balance December 31, 1953 $1,020.06
BARRY FUND:
Investment $1,039.05
Income for 1953 27.39
$1,066.44
Disbursements 5.00
Balance December 31, 1953 $1,061.44
MARY D. EM]MR.SON MEADE FUND:
Investment $3,077.38
Income for 1953 80.35
3,157.73
Disbursements 63.20
Balance December 31, 1953 $3,094.53
MICHAEL P. CHARLEIS FUND:
Investment $ 235.36
Income for 1953 6.21
Balance Deoember 31, 1953 $ 241.57
364
SOLON F. W tll'114 ri f FUND:
Investment $ 335.20
Income for 1953 8.85
Balance December 31, 1953 $ 344.05
WILLIAM P. McGUIRE FUND:
Investment $1,019.16
Income for 1953 26.33
$1,045.49
Disbursements 32.08
Balance December 31, 1953 $1,013.41
LILY B. HOWARD FUND
Investment $ 500.00
Income for 1953 5.73
$ 505.73
Disbursements 75.00
Balance December 31, 1953 $ 430.73
ALICE E.CAPERS FUND:
Investment $ 500.00 $ 500.00
CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM: (Cash Account)
Investment $5,605.86
Income for 1953 148.09
Balance December 31, 1953 $5,753.95
VETERANS HOUSING FUND:
Balance January 1, 1953 $253,681.76
Income for 1953 4,153.31
$257,835.07
Disbursements for 1953 18,937.50
Balance December 31, 1953 238,897.57
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INDEX TO REPORT OF TOWN AUDITOR
Advisory Board of Review I .... ... ... 191
Receipts .. ... ... ....... ........ ...... 178
Payments .. . . . .... .. . .. .... .. .. ........ 181
Annuities .. ... .. .... . ........ 293
Appeals, Board of.. .......... .. ....... 207
Assessors' Department .. . ... .. .... ............ 195
Auditors' Department . .. .. . . . . .. ... .. ...... .... 191
Balance Sheet ... . . ... ............ ... ... ........ 312
Buildings, Inspector of ... .. ............ .. . 222
Cemetery Department ... . ... . .. ... .. ...... ........ 309
Civil Defense .. . . . .... . . . . . ... .. ...... .. ...... 299
Clerk, Town .. ... . . .. . ... . . ............ .. 197
Collector's Department ... .... ...... .. .. ........ .. 193
Contributory Retirement Pension System .. 299
Dog- Officer . .. . .. .. ...... 227
Election Expenses . ... . ..... . .... .. .... .. .. .. . . 203
Engineering Department .. .... ... ....... 200
Finance Committee .. . .. .............. ... .. 196
Fire Department ... ... . . .. . . ... . . ..... .. ........ 215
Headquarters, Veterans .. .. ............ .. 294
Health Department .. . ... .. . .... .......... .. 228
Highway Department .. .......... . 232
Infiimnarry Department .. .. .. . . . .. .. .............. 248
Insurance ...................... 297
Interest and Maturing Debt .. . .. .. ..... . .. .. .. 310
Legal Services ... . ... . . . .... .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . 197
Library Department .. . . ..... . .. . . . . . . . .. . .... . 281
Listing Board . . . . .. . . ... . .. . . . . .. . . . . ....... 204
Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . 295
Moderator .. .. .. . . . . 189
Park Department ... .. .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . ..... 287
Pensions . . .. . 292
Physicians, Town ... . ...... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. ...... 249
Planning Board .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ....... 207
Poles and Wires Department ...... .. 225
Police Department ... .. .. .... .. 208
Purchasing Department .. ... .. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 199
Registrars of Voters ... . . . . . . 204
Reserve Fund ... .. . . . . .. . . . . .. 295
School Department ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. 253
Selectmen's Department . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 189
Sewer Department 231
Town Hall . . 204
Treasurer's Department ... . . . . . . . . .. 192
Tree Warden ... .. . .. ...... .. .. .. .. 223
Unclassified ... . . . .. .. .. .... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. ... 292
Veteran's Services ...... .. . . .. .. . . . . . . .... 250
Water Department ..... . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. ... 303
Weights and Measures . . .. . . .... .. . .. .. . . . .. .. 222
Welfare, Public, Department .. . . . .. . . ... . . . ... ....... 245
Workmen's Compensation ... . . .. ... .. . . .. . . . . . . .. 297
CONTENTS
Animals, Inspector, Report . ..... . . . . . . . . . .... .. . . ...... ..... . .. 122
Appeals, Board of, Report . . . . . . . . . . . .... ..... . . ........ 163
Appropriations Voted at Town Meeting . . ...... . . . . .. .. . ... .. . . . 26
Assessors, Board of, Report . ... . . . . .. .. .. . ... . . ..... . .. ........ 139
Auditor, Town, Report .... ... .. . . . ... ... . ..... .... .. .. .. . .. 177
Buildings, Inspector of, Report . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . ..... . ........ 118
Cemeteries, Superintendent of, Report . . . .. . . .. . . . .. .. . ...... . 161
Civil Defense, Director of, Report .. . . . .. . ... .. . ... . . . .. . . . 122
Clerk, Town, Report of Department . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . 316
Counsel, Town, Report . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . ..... . . 128
Dog Officer, Report .. .. .. ... ... . . . .. . ... . .. . . 132
Engineer, Town, Report .. .. . .. 111
Finance Committee on Appropriation, Report . . . . . . . 80
Fire Department, Report . .. .. .. ............ . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 123
Health, Board of, Report . . .. . . . . ... . ... ... . 156
Highway Department, Report ..... .. .. . ... .. .. . . . . . 149
Housing Authority . . .. .. .... ... . .. ... . 106
Infirmary Department, Report .. .. .. . . .. ... . . . ... . . ..... . . 105
Library, Board of Trustees, Report . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ... . . .... .. .. 164
Meetings, Town, Report of ... I . . . ... .. .. . . .... . . .... . . . . .. . .. 9
Officers, Town ... .... ... . .. . . .... . ..... 3
Park Commissioner, Report . . . ...... . ......... . .... . . . . . .. .. 148
Plumbing Inspector, Report .. ... 162
Police Department, Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .... . ...... 133
Population Statistics . . . . . .... . ...... . . . . .. . ........ 7
Purchasing Department, Report 110
Retirement Board, Report . . . . . . . . . ..... . .. .... . . ..... . . ... . .. 318
School Committee, Report .. . . . ... ... . . 323
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report .... . . ... . . .. ... .... . . 120
Selectmen, Board of, Report .... . . . .. . . .. 98
Taxes, Collector of, Report ...... ... . .... .. . . . . . . . . 145
Treasurer, Town Report 357
Tree Warden, Report ...... ... .. . .. . .. .. . . . . 102
Veterans' Services, Report . . . . . . .. .... ... ... . .... ........ . 127
Water Commissioners, Report .... ........... ... . .... ... . ... . . . 129
Welfare Department, Report ..... . . . ..... . .. . .. . ...... . ... ... . . 141
Wire Department, Report .. . . . .. .. . .... ... .... .... ... ...... . . 104
Workmen's Compensation, Report 102