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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1955 Annual Watertown Report \ WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY II I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II I II II II PEE pUSUC LIBRARY 3 4868 00590 9403 WATERTOWN, t4l\SS- M AI�[9 LO RAR Y ANNUAL REPORTS by the officers of the Town ®F Watertown for the Three Hundred and Twenty-fifth Year of its organization FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1955 "�ce=coyo�tP' EATON PR-SS Watertown, Massachusetts 3 TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1955 Selectmen EDWARD G. SEFERIAN, Chairman Term expires 1957 THOMAS J. GALLIGAN Term expires 1958 ROY C. PAPALIA Term expires 1956 Committee Assignments ENTIRE BOARD Welfare, Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, Disability Assistance. EDWARD G. SEFERIAN Police, Engineering, Administration Building, Veterans' Services, Wire. THOMAS J. GALLIGAN Highway, Sewer and Drainage, Sidewalks, Inspector of Buildings, Purchasing, Legal, Insurance. ROY C. PAPALIA Fire, Infirmary, Workmen's Compensation, Weights and Measures, Dog Officer, Veterinarian. TENURE OF OFFICE WILLIAM W. NORCROSS, JR. Auditor GEORGE B. WELLMAN Town Clerk JOHN J. KENNEDY Collector of Taxes JAMES H. SHERIDAN (Deceased, Jan. 16, 1955) Treasurer ROBERT C. HAGOPIAN Treasurer Appointed Jan. 19, 1955 to fill vacancy until election, March 5, 1956 Moderator JOHN J. CUR.RAN Term expires 1956 Board of Assessors J. MALCOLM WHITNEY, Chairman Term expires 1956 RONALD M. STONE Term expires 1957 James A. Gildea Term expires 1958 Park Commissioners FRANK COUSINEAU, Chairman Term expires 1957 WAYNE E. EATON Term expires 1956 JOHN J. BOYCE Term expires 1958 Board of Health PETER F. TITUS Term expires 1957 (Resigned December 1, 1955) STANLEY R. ROBBINS (Elected Dec. 6, 1955 to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Dr. Titus) LOUIS A.MASTRANGELO Term expires 1956 JOSEPH M. HUGHES Term expires 1958 4 Trustees, Free Public Library CHARLES T. BURKE, Chairman Term expires 1957 CHARLES P. EATON Term expires 1957 MARY J. BARRY Term expires 1956 ROBERT B. CHASE Term expires 1956 JOHN J. OROURKE Term expires 1958 EDMUND P. HICKEY Term expires 1958 (Resigned to accept appointment to Board of Registraxs) WILLIAM H. DIAMOND (Appointed April 20, 1955 to succeed Mr. Hickey) (Resigned Nov. 16, 1955—moved to Reading) PASQUALE SCLAFANI (Appointed Dec. 13, 1955 to succeed Mr. Diamond) CATHARINE M. YERXA, Librarian Watertown Housing Authority CHARLES F. GATELY, Chairman Term expires 1959 (Deceased, October 25, 1955) CHARLES J. DEMARAIS (Appointed Nov. 21, 1955 to succeed Mr. Gately) VINCENT T. SWIFT Term expires 1956 CHARLF,S F. SHAW Term expires 1958 WILLIAM E. MALONEY Term expires 1960 SEBASTIAN TANGUSSO, State Representative Tree Warden THOMAS P. MORLEY Term expires 1957 School Committee AGNES J. FLYNN, Chairman Term expires 1956 EVELYN H. McGOWAN Term expires 1956 MARTIN V. TOMASSIAN Term expires 1957 RICHARD H. M EEHAN Term expires 1957 ALICE M. McFARLAND Term expires 1958 VINCENT H. O'CONNELL Term expires 1958 JOSEPH ZENO Term expires 1958 PLANNING BOARD THOMAS F. MAY, JR., Chairman Term expires 1957 (Resigned Nov. 25, 1955 moved) WARREN M. GRIFFIN Term expires 1957 (Moved out of town, April, 1955) ADELARD ST. ONGE (Appointed, June 6, 1955, to fill vacancy of Mr. Griffin, to serve until March, 1956) WILLIAM E. BETTENCOURT Term expires 1956 DONALD M. GIVEN Term expires 1956 JAMES J. HALLIGAN, JR. Term expires 1958 FRANCIS A. McINNERNEY Term expires 1957 (Appointed Jan. 16, 1956 to fill vacancy of Thomas F. May) to serve until March 1956. 5 Water Commissioners THOMAS W. DEVANEY, 'Chairman Term expires 1957 LOUTS ALFIERI Term expires 1956 JOHN J. WALL Term expires 1958 APPOINTED OFFICERS Registrars of Voters CYRUS M. OHANIAN, Chairman Term expires 1956 HERBERT C. HARTING Term expires 1957 EDMUND P. HICKEY Term expires 1958 GEORGE B. WELLMAN Virtue of Office Town Physicians EDWARD J. KELLEY Term expires April 30, 1956 PERICLES CANZANELLI Term expires April 30, 1956 Town Counsel EARLE S. TYLER (Served to September, 1955) ROBERT J. PLUNKETT (Appointed Sept. 7, 1955) Term expires 1956 Keeper of Infirmary and Pound CHARLES J. DeMARAIS Term expires 1956 (Infirmary closed June 6, 1955) Keeper of Lockup JAMES M. IGOE Board of Appeals MAURICE J. CARROLL, Chairman Term expires 1957 DEXTER S. COHEN Term expires 1958 VICTOR D'ANDREA Term expires 1956 Associate Members of Board of Appeals JOHN W. HEALEY Term expires 1956 C. GORDON LENNON Term expires 1957 Contributory Retirement Board WILLIAM W. NORCROSS, JR. Virtue of Office MAURICE J. SHEEHAN Elected, Term expires July 1, 1956 JOhN J. SHEEHAN Appointed, Term expires July 1, 1958 Fence viewers LEROY C. TITUS Appointed April 18, 1955—Term expires 1956 TONY F. FOLINO Appointed April 18, 1955—Term expires 1956 AUGUST M. STIRITI Appointed April 18, 1955—Term expires 1956 Finance Committee JOHN F. COLLINS Term expires 1956 CHARLES C. FLORA Term expires 1956 FRED PUGLIESE Term expires 1956 HELEN F. REGAN Term expires 1956 DANIEL B. REID Term expires 1956 CHARLES L. SHELDON Term expires 1956 d FRANCIS J. CAREY Term expires 1957 ELLEN LINEHAN Term expires 1957 THOMAS F. MEGAN Term expires 1957 DOMENICO RAIMONDO Term expires 1957 MILES P. ROBINSON Term expires 1957 PHILIP R. GUIDREY Term expires 1957 PETER TOOMASIAN Term expires 1957 CHARLES K. AVERY Term expires 1958 FRANK B. FANJOY Term expires 1958 WILLIAM MARTIN, Secretary Term expires 1958 JAMES C. MENTON Term expires 1958 AUGUSTIN R. PAPALIA, Vice-Chairman Term expires 1958 GEORGE L. SHUTT Term expires 1958 GEORGE E. SLAMIN, Chairman Term expires 1958 OFFICERS UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Town Engineer JAMES H. SULLIVAN Superintendent of Highways THOMAS V. DWYER Asst. Superinendent of Higlways E. HAROLD JOHNSTON Inspector of Cattle and Town Veterinarian JOHN J. MURPHY, JR. Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs JOHN F. CORBXIT Welfare Agent JOSEPH F. MURRAY Health Agent JOHN A. COLBERT (Deceased 9/9/55) EDWARD L. MAURER, Acting Superintendent of Cemeteries ALFRED MININCLERI Inspector of Pumbing and Sanitation EDWARD L. MAURER MANUEL MANOLIAN, Acting Superintendent of Parks JOSEPH A. DWYER Superintendent of Water Department MICHAEL B. OATES 7 Superintendent of Wires AMBROSE P. VA=1 Inspector of Buildings MAURICE F. WHITE Sealer of Weights and Measures J. FRANK AHEARN (Retired 12/1/j5) GEORGE H. WILLIAMS, Acting Appointed 12/2/55 Agent, Workmen's Com pensation. JOHN P. `AELHAN Police Chief TAMES M. IGOE Fire Chief WILLIAM C. McELROY Supervisors of Attendance JOSEPH L. CARROLL FRANCIS E. CAVERLY 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 in January 1919, 21,503; 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, 30,030; January 1930, 32,500; Federal Census as of April 1, 1930, 34,913; Estimated in January 1933, 36,400; January 1934, 35,600; State Census, January 1935, 35,827; Estimated Ja::uary 1937, 35,500; January 1938, 37,000; January 1939, 38,000; JaniLtry 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, 38,500. Estimated 1954, 38,500; State Census, January 1955, 38,896. 8 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 Legislature 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 upon Charles Ryver, Watertown." FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT THIRD COUNCILLOR DISTRICT FIFTH mMDLESEX SENATORIAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS: Third Middlesex—Wards 2, 10, 11, of Cambridge, Preceinct 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 United States Senators . . . . . . . . .. . .... LEVERETT SALTONSTALL .. . ........ . ....... . . JOHN P. I ENNEDY Representative in Congress .. . . .. . . . EDITH NOURSE ROGERS Councillor .. . . ........ •• • ...... . .... ENDICOTT PEABODY State Senator .. . . . .. .. . RICHARD I. FURBUSH REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Third Middlesex District .. . . . .. . JOHN F. CREMENS .. ... .. ... . . .. LAWRENCE FELONEY Seventeenth Middlesex District .. . .. . . . . . . . THOMAS F. FLAHERTY Twenty-third Middlesex District .. WALTER T. ANDERSON EDWARD L. K .RR. Thirtieth Middlesex District . . .... . . .. ElARLE S. TYLER ANNUAL ELECTION . . . First Monday in March APPROPRIATION MEETING . . 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U-Stto 0000 � � a O tNp N M O N co toM U2 tt to o to N O W �NM 9 mlom"=v U ttottcwNN M O w M to to to C- C)t o w O-M tto114tOON0000 tx to EF CO M to to r O dt '' r 00 to w to to to tOo M to to to CM- -4-t .-1 A y.o P; A c VP� 4 � w + + s 12 RECORD OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS MARCH 7, 1955 PREC1,4CT ONE Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 *Victor D'Andrea, 65 Cottage Street . . . ... • • •.. . . . . . • • • • • • 563 *James F. Finnegan, 33 Woodleigh Road . . . .. .. . .•• • • •••• . . . • 544 *Arthur J.McEnaney, 12 Templeton Parkway . . . . .... .. . • • • • • • 556 *Tatoul B. Zulalian, 15 Templeton Parkway .. .... ...... . . . . . . . . 470 Christo Agisotelis, 39 Berkeley Street . . . .. . . .. . ... . . . ... ... . .. . . 378 *James J. Bagnall, Jr., 31 Kimball Road . . . . . . . . . .. .. ... . . . . ... 504 *John N. Bolli, 341 Arlington Street . ... . . . . ...... . . . ... . . . . . 4774 *John J. Cornell, 12 Kimball Road . . 4 ....•••••••• • • • • • . ' ' . • ' . 495 Vittorio S. Deagazio, 24 Hillcrest Circle .. . . ...... . . . . . . . . ••• • . • 30 *James Gallagher, 2 Maplewood Street . . .. .......• . • . .• ••• . • 521 521 James I. F. Matthew, 18 Clarendon Street .. .• • • • • • • . ' . . ' 443 *Jeremiah J. Murphy, 14 Brimmer Street . . .. ..•• • • •.•. . . •'''• • ' . 2512 Blanks .. . ......... . .. .. ... . .. . . . . . . . ........ . . .... . . 994 Town Meeting Members for Two Years Term Expires in 1957 *Norman J. Robinson, 91 Arlington Street . . .... ... . . ..... . .. 569 Blanks . . . . .. . . .. .. ... . .............. . ... ... . ... . . ..... 417 Town Meeting Members for One Year Term Expires in 1956 '*Francis P. McGloin, 21 Keith Street . . . . . . . . 569 *Dexter S. Cohen, 30 Kimball Road ....... . . ...... .... ...... . . 588 *Thomas H. Davis, 17 Brimmer Street . . .. . .•. • • • • • • • • •• ••• • 590 *Thomas B. Leonard, 72-B Melendy Avenue .. . . . . . . . . ........ 582 Blanks . ... ........ . . . . . . . . ............ . . . 1615 PRECINCT TWO Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 *Krikor M. Aharonian, 51 Quimby Street . . . . . ............. . .. 405 *Catherine A. Caragulian, 121 Dexter Avenue .. . . . . . ..... .... . 433 *Edward J. Carney, 134 Cypress Street . . . . . . .• . ..•••• 496 Mimi Chamian, 34 Cypress Street . . . . . .. .. • ••. ••• •• • ••• ••• • . 390 *Frank Fitzpatrick, 10 Winthro Street .. . . . ..........p.. .... . 458 *Mary J. Hovnanian, 6 Hosmer Street . . . .. . . . . . . ..••••••••••• 395 *Richa-rd Juskahan, 153 Boylston Street 406 *John P. Meehan, 164 Spruce Street 496 *Carroll C. Whittemore, 20 Dexter Avenue ...... . ... .. . . ... . .. . 456 Suran Alemian, 74 Cypress Street ... . ............. . .... .... . 289 Louis B. Barsam, Jr., 125 School Street ............ .. . . . . . . . .. . . 339 Sumner A. Dane, 160 Walnut Street ............. . . . . • 29 Earl F. Derick, 38 Chauncey Street .. . . .............. ••••••• 340 02 Deeran Krikor Krikorian, 26 Concord Road .. .. ...... . . .. .• • . .'' 311 *Ernest W. Morgan, 182 Boylston Street •••••••••••• •••••.'..' • 302 Jerry Nargoziarl, 182 Boylston St. ............................ Varoujan Samuelian, 96 Cypress Street ........... . ... . . ... . . 347 Blanks ............................ . . 2253 13 PRECINCT THREE Town Meeting Members for Three Years *Philip S. Davis, 39 Commonwealth Road .. ... . ..... 519 *Frank J. Hynes, 4 Clyde Road .. . . .. .. 516 *Lillian E. Oates, 186 Maplewood Street . . . . .... .. . . . .. . . ... 549 *Abraham Saunders, 95 Langdon Avenue .... . ... . ...... . . . . . .. . . 440 *Philip H. White, 36 Richards Road .. 482 Peter H. Duffy, 1 Appleton Street . . . . .... 293 Frank J. Fratto, 22 Summit Road . . ....... . . . . . .... . 198 *Daniel E. Igoe, 151 Langdon Avenue ..... . ... ... . . 433 *Elmer C. Johnson, 44 Commonwealth Road . ... . . . . . . . ..... 405 C. Gordon Lennon, 10 Irma Avenue .. . . . .... .... . . . 275 *E. Clarke Mayo, Jr., 33 Commonwealth Road .... . . . .. .. . . . . 443 Philip W. Mitchell, 27 Oakley Road ..... . . . . ...... . . .. . . . . . 303 Irving Talberth, 32 Richards Road .. 216 Robert L. Warren, 40 Commonwealth Road . . . . .... . .. . 394 Albert L. White, 42 Winsor Avenue ..... 499 Blanks . ... ..... . . . . . . . .... ....... . ...... . . .. . ..... 1694 Town Meeting Members for Two Years Term Expires in 1957 *N. John Mannino, 14 Clyde Road . .. . . . . .... ..... . . . . .. .. 552 Scattering . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . ................... . . . . 2 Blanks . . ... . . ...... ... . . . ... . . ... ........... . ........ . . .. . . 297 PRECINCT FOUR Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 *Charles M. Abbott, 16 Franklin Street .. ... ... 634 *Alma G. Bowen, 265 Mt. Auburn Street . . . . .. . .. . . 565 *Sybil Danforth, 14 Stoneleigh Road 577 *Walter H. MacIrtosh, 102 Robbins Road ....... . . .. . . . 659 *G. Russell Phinney, 4 Orchard Street ..... . . 541 *Earle L. Reed, 18 Robbins Road . . . . . . . .. ..... ... . . .. .. 591 *Carl A. Richards, 108 Robbins Road .. ... . . . 597 Dou-ylas R. Crawford, 296 Mt. Auburn Street .. . .. . .. .. . . . . 340 Robert H. Gwaltney, Jr., 212 Mt. Auburn Street . . . . . . . . 391 *William S Holdsworth, Jr., 65 Barnard Avenue . . . . 573 *Eric L. Johnson, 87 Barnard Avenue 594 Melvin Weldon, 41 Columbia Street .... . . . .. 513 Blanks . . . ...... . . ... .. .. .... ........ . ....... . .. . ....... .. . .... 1822 Town Meeting Members for Two Years Term Expires in 1957 *H. Herbert Applin, 31 Barnard Avenue 735 Blanks . . .... .... . . . . . ........... . ........ ....... ........ . . . ... 198 Town Meeting Members for One Year Term Expires in 1956 *Everett L. Farwell, 70 Robbins Road ..... . ... .... .... ... ... . 532 George M. Healey, 26 Amherst Road .... . . . .. . . ...... ...... .. 240 Blanks ...... .... .... . 161 14 PRECINCT 'FIVE Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 *James E. Ford, 29 Irving Street . . 460 *John J. Keefe, 16 Irving Park ..... . . .... . ... . ....... ..... . . . 451 *William J. Marvin, 66 Beectihwood Avenue . . .. . .... . ... . .. . . . . 403 *John M. O'Reilly, 16 Gilkey Court . . . ....... . . ......... . . . . 383 Richard T. Bartley, 51 Parker Street ..... .. . . . . .. . ... .... . . . 246 *Louise M. Colligan, 5 Royal Street 348 *Edmund P. Concannon, 97 Arsenal Street . . . . ...• • ...•. • • • . . . • 368 Martha W. Condit, 46 Royal Street ...... . . ......... .... . . . 225 John P. Denio, 24 Riverside Street .. ... . . . .. . ........ . . . . . . 223 F. Otis Drayton, 16 Irving Street 238 *Walter R. Flagg, 23 Beacon Park ... . . . . .... . . ... ... . . ... . . . . . .. 331 *John F. Glynn, 145 Irving Street .. ....... ... . .... ... . . . .. . . 359 William J. Huebner, 12 Parker Street 206 George H. Joyce, Jr., 23 Phillips Street . . . ... . ... . . .... . . . . . . . 283 *Ralph E. Kelley, 50 Beacon Park ..... .. ....... . . . . . ... ... . . . . 330 Henry T. McGrady, 16 Irving Street .. .. ... . , . 230 E. Joyce Munger, 63 Riverside Street ........ .... ... ... .. . .. 174 Walter T. Munger, 63 Riverside Street ...... . . . . .... . .. . . . . 168 Philip A. Munroe, 6 Beacon Park ...... . . . . . . 321 Harry A. Webster, 43 Royal Street .. . .... . . . . . . ... .. . ..... . .. 303 Blanks . . . . .. . .. ..... .. .. . . . . ..... ... . .......... . ..... ......... 1546 Town Meeting Members for One Year Term Expires in 1956 Frank J. Argento, 17 Chester Street ... . . . . 234 *Edmund P. Concannon, Jr., 97 Arsenal Street 411 Blanks .. . ...... . . .. 199 PRECINCT SIX Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 *Ralph J. Blake, 47 Standish Road .. . . . .... . . . •• 802 *Newell C. Charlton, 57 Hovey Street .. . . ....... 697 *Elmer R. Evans, 43 George Street .. . ...... .. . . . . . . . . 661 *Robert J. Glennon, 110 Standish Road ..... 719 *Henry Hansen, Jr., 134 Standish Road . ... . • . . . . .• •• 667 *Edward S. Parsons, 16 Hardy Avenue . . . . .... . .. .. . . . . . .... 701 *Robert J. Plunkett, 86 Hovey Street . . ..... . . . ... .. . . . . . 708 *Benjamin F. Robbins, Jr., 4 Bradford Road ..... . . . ... . . . 665 Charles A. Baker, 99 Harnden Avenue .. . .. . . . . . . 462 *Francis B. Carleton, 59 Bradford Road . . . . . .... 531 Thomas F. Jennings, 11 Wilson Avenue 383 Robert D. Thompson, 12 Hardy Avenue .. . .... . . . . ..... .... . . 471 George A. Waite, 95 Poplar Street .. . . ...... . .. 458 Blanks ........ . . .. . . . . . ..... . ........... . ............... .... . . 2164 Town Meeting Members for One Year Term Expires in 1956 Saul Aronow, 58 Quincy Street . ......... . . . . . . . . .... . 342 *Carl Neuendorffer, 214 Orchard Street ....... ... . . . . .. ...... 667 *James Quinn, 175 Lovell Road ........ . . . .......... . ......... 689 Blanks ......... ............ ......... 544 15 PRECINCT SEVEN Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 *William J. Coumans, 146 Spring Street . . .. . . . . ........ ... . . . . 570 *William D. Currie, 185 Palfrey Street ....... .... . ... .. . . .. 586 *Eben D. Ellis, 2 Oliver Street . . . . .... . . . . . ...... . ..... ..... . . 500 *G. John Gregory, 16 Oliver Street . . . . . . ............... . ... 496 *Wallace B. Mitchell, 163 Church Street . ... .... .... .... . ... . 518 Evelyn P. Bosworth, 50 Marion Road . . . . ... . . . . . ........ ... 372 *Paul H. Drury, 44 Katherine Road . . . 421 *David F. Keefe, 114 Fayette Street ... . . ............... . . . . . 433 *John J. Linehan, 50 Pearl Street . . . . . . . ...... . ... . . . . .. . . 429 Paul R. Linfield, 60 Everett Avenue 320 John J. Mantenuto, 10 Pearl Street 419 *Frederick J. Milmore, 126 Summer Street .... ..... . ...... 429 James T. Murphy, Jr., 70 Fayette Street .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . ..... .. 364 James T. Murphy, 3rd, 70 Fayette Street . . . . . . ......... . .. . . 336 Stanley R. Robbins, 20 Malden Street . ... .. ........ . .. ... . . . . . 406 Harry M. Yacubian, 23 Middlesex Road .. . . ............... . .. 199 Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. . . . . . ...... .. ... ...... . ..... 2049 Town Meeting Members for Two Years Term Expires in 1957 *Joseph A. Franchina, 67 Palfrey Street ....... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 563 Blanks .. . . . ... . . . . . ........ .. . ........ ... ........ . ............. 420 Town Meeting Members for One Year Term Expires in 1956 *Walter C. Robak, 59 Palfrey Street 592 Blanks . . . . . ...... ...... .... .. . . 391 PRECINCT EIGHT Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 8-A 8-B Total Roland I. Capone, 73 Boyd Street . . ... . . . . . . .. 226 141 367 Alfred P. Chevrette, 74 Morse Street ... . . . . ..... .. 260 132 392 *Patrick J. Grady, 25 Myrtle Street . . ..... . . . . . . . . 264 269 533 *Edward F. Kelley, 35 Eliot Street 350 233 583 *Robert F. Monahan, 40 Union Street . . . . ... . ... 241 228 469 *Francis Quinlan, 68 Green Street . . . ...... . . . . . . 269 275 544 *John Reardon, 11 Eliot Street .... .... . . . .. 344 228 572 *Richard E. Carroll, 24 Union Street . . . . . . . . . . .... 262 160 422 Robert A. LeBlanc, 65 Myrtle Street .. . . . . . . .. .. . 130 150 280 Lucius P. Murphy, 46 Union Street . . .. .. .... . . .. 267 131 398 *Mary P. O'Connell, 71 Green Street .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 219 246 465 *John B. Regan, 78 Green Street .. . . . . . .... . . 239 241 480 *Barbara T. Sheehan, 65 Capitol Street .... . ..... .. 318 181 499 Blanks . . . . . .. ... . .. 1056 733 1798 Town Meeting Members for One Year Term Expires in 1956 8-A 8-B Total Dominic J. Mannarino, 19 Jewett Street .. .. ...... 211 58 269 *Angelo D. Russo, 106 Pleasant Street .. . . ..... . . 129 192 321 Blanks . . . . .. . . ... . ............ . . . . . .. .... ... . ... 165 122 187 16 PRECINCT NINE Town Meeting Membes for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 9-A 9-B Total *Walter J. Burke, 160 Edenfield Avenue .. . . . . . .. 301 530 831 *Charles E. Mann, 137 Lexington Street ........... 305 514 819 *Leo A. Perkins, 12 Chandler Street • ....•• . • • • .. 295 473 768 *John P. Phillips, 50 Edenfield Avenue 285 494 779 *Edmund P. Hickey, 95 Highland Avenue .. .. .... 287 517 804 *Roberti. McElroy, 64 Darch Road ..... .. . . . 283 505 788 *Americo F. Parrella, 134 Chapman Street ....... . 285 480 765 *James E. Ryan, 56 Sparkhill Street . . .. ..... .... 288 498 786 *Joseph Viera, 984 Belmont Street . ........... ... . 297 469 766 Scattering .... .. .... ... . ........ . .. . . . ........ . .. 4 4 Blanks .... . ..... .. .... 1361 1870 3231 PRECINCT TEN Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1958 *Joseph P. Barnes, 45 Buick Street .... . ......... . ... ... . .. . . . . 578 *Harold J. Bloomer, 467 Main Street . . ....... . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. 686 *John J. Carroll, 30 Brandley Road .... .. . . .... . . . . . ..... .. 457 *Charles P. Eaton, 46 Copeland Street . . . ... .. .... . . . . . .. . . . 507 *Vincent H. O'Connell, 75 Bromfield Street . . ... ..... . . . . . ... 6301 Joseph P. Alibrandi, 9 Bromfield Street . ..... ... . . . . .. . . . . . 332 Otis H. Barkman, 18 Copeland Street ... ....... . .... . ..... 255 Lawrence W. Beloungie, 72 Edward Road . . .... .... . . . . . .. 270 *William E. Bettencourt, 36 Puritan Road . . .... . ..... .. . . 416 *Robert A. Erickson, 106 Rutland Street . . .. . .... . .. .. . . . . . . . 496 John C. Hawkins, 14 Buick Street . . ... . . . .... ... . . . . . .... . 211 Bernard T. Loughran, 40 Highland Avenue . . ... 296 Donald W. MacInnes, 37 Emerson Road .. . . .... ... . .. . . 355 Edward J. Maloney, 12 Midland Road .... . . .. 300 *Ray Massa, 80 Evans Street . . . ..... . . .. . . . . .. ..... . . . 436 Joseph P. McHugh, 15 Purvis Street . . . .. . . .... ... 366 *Francis A. McInnerney, 89 Edward Road .... . . . ... . ..... 492 Marion S. Streeper, 53 Bromfield Street .. . . . .. .. . . .. 279 William B. Walker, 46 Wilmot Street . ...... . ... . ..... 380 Blanks . . . .. . . . ... .......... 1694 Town Meeting Members for One Year Term Expires in 1956 *Ronald J. Brown, 76 Olcott Street ... . . .... . . . . . . . . . . ..... 699 Blanks .. . . . . .. . . .... . .... . .... . ...... . ....... . ....... ..... .. 355 The result of votes cast at the Annual Town Election was for- warded to the Secretary of State. In accordance with Chapter 51, Section 61, the return of registered voters at the close of Registration on February 15, 1955, was forwarded 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 Herman B. Dine, Director of Accounts. ATTEST: GEORGE B. WELMAN Town Clerk 17 RECORD OF SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY 23rd MIDDLESEX REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NOVEMBER 15, 1955 REPUBLICAN (Total Vote Cast: 263) PRECINCTS 3 9A 9B TOTAL Walter T. Anderson 83 11 13 107 Belmont Robert Braucher 67 22 30 119 Belmont William G. Haseltine 18 13 5 36 Belmont Blanks 1 0 0 1 DE1UOCRATIC (Total Vote Cast: 216) PRECINCTS 3 9A 9B TOTAL Donald B. Falvey 46 16 40 102 Belmont John R. O'Neil 17 2 5 24 Belmont Paul J. Redmond 53 20 10 83 Belmont Blanks 3 3 1 7 A True Record: ATTEST: GEORGE B. WELLMAN Town Clerk RECORD OF SPECIAL ELECTION 23rd MIDDLESEX REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT DECEMBER 6, 1955 TOTAL VOTE CAST: 598 (R) Republican (D) Democrat PRECINCTS 3 9A 9B TOTAL Walter T. Anderson (R) 155 45 27 227 4 Becket Road, Belmont Paul J. Redmond (D) 170 106 93 369 169 Clafiin Street, Belmont Blanks 1 1 2 The 23rd Middlesex Representative District also includes the Town of Belmont. The combined vote of the Town of Belmont, and the two Watertown Precincts resulted in Walter T. Anderson being declared elected. A true record, ATTEST: GEORGE B. WELLMAN Town Clerk 18 Record of Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 1955 The meeting of March 21, 1955, was called to order by Moderator John J. Curran at 7:45 P.M. Officers' return on Warrant was read by Town Clerk George S. Wellman. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Robert W. Hoffman, pastor of the Phillips Congregational Church. The newly elected Town Meeting Members, and others, who had not previously taken the oath of office were sworn to the faithful per- formance of their duties by Town Clerk George B. Wellman. Number of Town Meeting Members present on March 21, as re- ported by records of John Gleason and Philip M. Barrett, checkers, 223. Number of Town Meeting Members present on March 28, as re- ported by records of John Gleason and Edward O'Connell, checkers, 226. Number of Town Meeting, Members present on April 4, as reported by records of George E. LeFavor and John Gleason, checkers, 242. Number of Town Meeting Members present on April 11, as reported by records of George E, LeFavor and John Gleason, checkers, 209. Notices were received on March 21, from Chairmen of Precinct 1, 4, 5, 8 and 10, respectively, of the election to fill Town Meeting Member vacancies of: CHRISTO AGISOTELIS, 39 Berkeley Street, to fill vacancy in Pre- cinct One, 1056 term, caused by the removal of Lawrence Arone. DOUGLAS R. CRAWFORD, 296 Mt. Auburn Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct Four, 1957 term, caused by the resi,;nation of Harry Ham- mond. MELVIN V. WELDON, 41 Columbia Street, to fill vacancy in Pre- cinct Four, 1957 term, caused by the appointment of Robert C. Hagopian as Town Treasurer. RICHARD T. B ARTLEY, 51 Parker Street, to fill vacancy in Pre- cinct Five, 1957 term, caused by the removal of Prank J. McHugh, Jr. JOHN J. MAGUIRE, 48 No Be.acon Street, to fill vacancy in Pre- cinct Five, 1957 term, caused by the removal of Frank Cousineau. WILLIAM P. O'GRADY, 43 Myrtle 'Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct Eight, 1957 term, caused by the death of Bernard Mannix. JOSEPH ALIBRANDI, 9 Bromfield Street, to fill the vacancy in Pre- cinct Ten, 1957 term, caused by the removal of Paul C. Menton. Notices were received on March 28, from Chairmen of'Precinct 3 and 9, respectively, of the election to fill Town Meeting Member vacancies of: ROBERT L. WARREN, 40 Commonwealth Road, to fill vacancy in Precinct Three, 1957 term, caused by the election of James Malcolm Whitney to chairmanship of Board of Assessors. FRANK T. SHAUGHNESSY, 30 Darch Road, to fill vacancy in Pre- cinct Nine, 1956 term, caused by the election of Thomas W. Devaney to chairmanship of Water Board. Notice was received on April 4, from Chairman of Precinct 1, of the election to fill Town Meeting Member vacancy of: 19 JOSEPH C. ZAINO, 53 Crawford Street, 1956 term, caused by the death of Michael Pugliese. ARTICLE 2. To hear the report of the Town officers as printed and to hear the report of any committee theretofore appointed and act thereon. March 21, 1955. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the reports of the Town Officers as printed in the Town Report for 1954 be and they are hereby accepted. March 28, 1955. Edmund P. Hickey reported for the committee on memorial for the late Town Treasurt r, James H. Sheridan. The meeting stood in silent tribute and VOTEL (Unanimously) to adopt the following resolution: IN MEMORIAM JAMES H. SHERIDAN In His infinite and divine wisdom, God has chosen to call from our midst, Permanent Town Treasurer, James H. Sheridan, in order that he might assist and participate in the treasures of Heaven. The public career of James H. Sheridan is best marked by his assiduous devotion to the principles of good government regardless of party or creed. At the early age of nine, Jim was bereft of parents, but with the loving assistance of brothers and sistersr, he was enabled to attend St. Patrick's High School from which he was graduated as Valedictorian. Because of pecuniary circumstances, it was necessary for him to seek work before he could attain the higher education which he so avidly sought. With his own savings and atain with the loving solicitude of brothers and sisters, Jim was graduated from Georgetown University and George- town University Law School in 1923. The 3ollowing year he passed his Bar Examinations and became a counsellor-at-law. Upon his admission to the Bar, he entered the office of former Congressman Joseph F. O'Connell and the Hon. Daniel T. O'Connell and then opened his own law office in Watertown. where his advice was often sought and in many instances, freely given. Born of immigrant parents of Irish extraction, Jim was proud of his ancestry, but prouder still was he of the heritage of his race which brou;ht new blood, new life, and yes, new fight to our shores during the darkest moments of our nation's history. During five of the most trying years of the long and glorious history of our town and nation, James H. Sheridan served as your Selectman, as well as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. During these five years, the chief concern of Jim was the alleviation of the privation and suffering of the poor and oppressed. James H. Sheridan was also the founder and first President of St. Patrick's Alumni Association. That he has been its constant advisor and counsellor, is best evidenced by the civic influence it has exerted non our community. In the year 1938, you elected James H. Sheridan to the office of Treasurer, an office which had previously been filled by the late and honorable Harry W. Brigham for thirty-five years. Jim was elected and re-elected for many years and then you finally gave him life tenure of office. Also during the year 1939,Jim was married to the then Miss Gertrude Mansfield who had been a loved and respected teacher in our school system for many years. Their home life was ideal and of the many who 20 were privileged to enter their home, all were convinced of the charm and simplicity of their -life. Certainly, James H. Sheridan was well beloved by his fellow-man. Therefore, it is most proper and fitting that this Town Meeting should pause in its deliberations and 'pay tribute to an eminent and honorable citizen, and inscribe upon its records appreciative recognition of his life and influence in our community. s/ Charles F. Shaw sl James M. Oates s/ Edmund P. Hickey COMMrITEEEE ON RESOLUTIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES March 21, 1955 CONnM[ITTEE ON HISTORICAL MARKERS: Col. Charles M. Abbott, chairman, submitted a written report for the Committee on Historical Markers, authorized under Article 40, of the Annual Town Meeting of 1953. Col. Abbott reported that "all obliga- tions having been discharged leaving an unexpended balance of $6.75. It was VOTED: (unanimously) to accept the report, which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. COMMITTEE ON ADDITION TO PUBLIC LIBRARY: Robert J. Glennon, chairman, submitted a verbal report of progress for the Committee on Addition to Public Library. He stated that it was expected that the addition would be finished in July of 1955. Report was unanimously adopted. March 28, 1955 COMMIES ON WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL: Judge Wilfred J. Paquet, chairman of World War II Committee submitted a written report stating that the committee had completed its work, and that bronze memorial tablets had been erected in the Admin- istration Building. He stated "there remains a balance of $27.50 in the account which is and will remain unexpended." Report on file in Book of Reports, Town Clerk's office. VOTED: To accept the report and that the committee be ex- tended a vote of thanks and be duly discharged. COMMIZTEE OF NINE ON SCHOOL BUILDING: (Phillips Addition) Superintendent of Schools Francis Kelly .presented a verbal report for the Committee of Nine on Phillips School addition and razing of Francis School. The verbal report was accepted as a report of progress. CONIMTI=S AUTHORIZED On motion of Edmund P. Hickey, duly seconded it was VOTED: (Unanimously) That a Committee of Three be appointed by the Moderator to prepare suitable resolutions on the late James H. Sheridan, former Treasurer, and present at the next adjourned meeting. 21 Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting Monday* Evening, March 28, 1955 at 7:30 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Town Meeting called for Monday evening, March 21, 1955, has been adjourned until MONDAY EVENING, March 28,4955, 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 Meet- ing of March 7, 1955, being any unfinished business under Artricles 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, '13, 22, and Articles 30 to 44, inclusive; Articles 54 to 58 inclusive; Articles 60 to 62 inclusive; Articles 64 to 68 inclusive, will come before the meeting for consideration and action. RECONSIDERATION NOTICES Town Clerk: March 23, 1955 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 21, 1955, relative to the "Health In- spector," "Assistant Health Inspector," "Nurses," "Senior Clerk-Stenog- rapher," "Junior Clerk-Stenographer," "Junior Clerk-Stenographer 5/1/55," "Mctra Clerk Hire," in the Health and Sanitation Department budget. s/ Louise M. Colligan, Town Meeting Member Town Clerk: March 23, 1955 In accordance with Chapter 2 of 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 21, 1955, on Article 59, and Article 3 relating to amounts voted for Junior Clerk, Junior Clerk- Typist, Junior Clerk-Stenographer, Clerk-Cashier, Senior Clerk, Senior Clerk-Typist, Senior Clerk-Stenographer, Telephone Operator, Per- manent Assistant Registrar, Principal Clerk, Principal Clerk-Typist, Principal Clerk-Stenographer, Confidential Secretary to Selectmen, Senior Clerk Typist Billing Machine Operator, Transcribing Machine Operator. s/ William F. Oates, Town Meeting Member 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 conspicous 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 news- paper. Given under our hands this 23rd day of March, A.D. 1955. s/ JOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator si GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting Monday Evening, April 4, 1955 at 7:30 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Town Meeting called for Monday evening, March 28, 1955, has been adjourned until MONDAY EVENING, April 4, 1955, 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 22 all unfinished business under Articles 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 13, 22, and 31-33 in- clusive, Article 35, Articles 37 to 44 inclusive, Articles 54 to 58 inclusive, Articles 60-62 inclusive, Articles 64 to 66 inclusive, will come before the meeting for consideration and action. RECONSIDERATION NOTICES Town Clerk: March 23, 1955 In accordance with Chapter 2 of 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 21, 1955, relative to the "Health Inspector," "Assistant Health Inspector," "Nurses," "Senior Clerk-Ste- nographer," "Junior Clerk Stenographer," "Junior Clerk Stenographer 5/1/55," "Extra Clerk Hire," in the Health and Sanitation Department budget. s/ Louise M. Colligan, Town Meeting Member Town Clerk: . March 23, 1955 In accordance with Chapter 2 of Section 15, of the By-Laws, I hereby give notice that I intend to move for reconsideration on the action taken by the Town Meetin- held March 21, 1955, on Article 59, and Article 3, relating to amounts voted for Junior Clerk, Junior Clerk- Typist, Junior Clerk-Stenographer, Clerk-Cashier, Senior Clerk, Senior Clerk-Typist, Senior Clerk-Stenographer, Telephone Operator, Per- manent Assistant Registrar, Principal Clerk, Principal Clerk-Typist, Principal Clerk-Stenographer, Confidential Secretary to Selectmen, Senior Clerk-Typist Billing Machine Operator, Transcribing Machine Operator. s/ William F. Oates, Town Meeting Member 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 news- paper Given under our hands this 30th day of March, A.D. 1955 s/ JOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator s/ GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting Monday Evening, April 11, 1955 at 7:30 P.M. Notice is hereby given that Town Meeting called for Monday evening, April 4, 1955, has been adjourned until MONDAY EVENING, April 11, 1955 at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High School Building on Colum- bia Street, in the Town of Watertown, at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 13, 22, and 31-33 inclusive, Article 35, Articles 37-39 inclusive, Article 54, Articles 56-58 inclusive, Articles 60-62 inclusive, Articles 64-66 inclusive, will come before the meeting,for consideration and action. RECONSIDERATION NOTICES Town Clerk: April 5, 1955 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 23 taken by the Town Meeting held March 21, 1955, relaive to the "Health ment Contingent Account appropriation. s/Roy Charles Papalia, Town Meeting Member Town Clerk: March 23, 1955 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 21, 1955, relative to the "Health Inspector," "Assistant Health Inspector," "Nurses," "Senior Clerk-Ste- nographer," "Junior Clerk Stenographer," "Junior Clerk Stenographer 5/1/55," "Extra Clerk Hire," in the Health and Sanitation Department budget. s/ Louise M. Colligan, Town Meeting Member Town Clerk: April 6, 1955 In accordance wih 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 April 4, 1955, on Aricle 42 and Article 43 and Article 44 and Article 3, relating to the amounts voted for Patrolman, Stenographer-Clerk (Male Police), Wagonman Clerk, Chauffeur Mech- anician, Police Sergeants, and Police Lieutenants. s/ Richard T. Bartley, Town Meeting Member Town Clerk: April 6, 1955 Under Chapter 2, Section 15 of the Town By-Laws, I hereby give notice that I shall ask for reconsideration of the action taken under Articles 40 and 41 of the Warrant at the Adjourned Town Meeting to be held on April 11, 1955. s/ Miles P. Robinson 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 news- paper a Given under our hands this 6th day of April A.D. 1955. s! JOHN J. CUR,RAN, Moderator s/ GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk Notice of Adjournment March 21, 1955. (Adjournment took place at 11:03 P.M.) VOTED: To adjourn meeting on March 21, 1955, to -the following Monday, March 28, 1955, at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High School Building, Columbia Street. March 28, 1955. (Adjournment took place at 10:55 P.M.) VOTED: To adjourn meeting on March 28, 1955, to the following Monday, April 4, 1955, at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High. School Building, Columbia Street. April 4, 1955. (Adjournment took place at 11:00 P.M.) VOTED: To adjourn meeting on April 4, 1955, to the following Monday, April 11, 1955, at 7:30 P.M. to meet in the Senior High School Building, Columbia Street 24 ARTICLE 3. To appropriate such sums of money as spay be determined 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, Veteran's Housing, Sale of Lots Fund, Sale of Town Land, Highway Chapter 90, Premium Account, Excess and Deficiency Account (not to exceed $100,000) and the amount to be paid from Federal Funds, or take any action relating thereto. Correction: Regarding Article 3, amount stated therein should read $300,000 (not $100,000). VOTED: That the following items as ahcwn in Schedule be and are hereby appropriated for the use of the various Town Departments for the current year. General Government ($189,282.65) Moderator (See Art. 13) .......... . . ....... . .... . . . $150.00 Selectmen's Department Selectmen's Salaries (See Art. 13) 5,750.00 (Chairman $2,250.00-2 at $1,750.00) Private Secretary ....... . . ... ...... .............. .... . . . 2,936.65 Confidential Clerk . . . . .. . ..... . ... . ... . ........ . . ..... 1,000.00 Temporary Hire . . ..... . ......... . ... . .......... .... . . . 750.00 Contingent .... ............ ............. . 1,700.00 Out-of-State Travel .... . ........ . ..... ... 1,500.00 Advisory Board of Review Contingent . . . ... . . . . ....... . .. . . .. . . .. ..... ... .... .... 600.00 Printing ... . .. .. ...... ... . . . ........ . ......... .... 200.00 Treasurer's Departmnt 'Salary of Treasurer (See Art. 13) 5,800.00 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Senior Clerk ........... ... . . . .... . .... ..... . . ..... . ... 2,720.00 SeniorClerk ... . . . .... ..... . . . . .. ......... . . ........... 2,460.00 Junior Clerk ... ...... ..... ... . . ........ .. . .... . ....... 2,00000 Contingent .. . . . ....... . .. ......... ....... ......... 1,800.00 Out-of-State Travel .......... 75.00 Collector's Department Salary of Collector (See Art. 13) . . . . ... .. . . . .. . ....... 5,800.00 Deputy Collector .... ..... . .... 3,220.00 Deputy Collector . ...... ...... ........ . . ..... ..... . .. .. 3,220.00 Senior Clerk . . ........ .. . ..... .......... ........ ....... 2,720.00 Senior Clerk . . .. .... . . ... .... . ......... . ........ ...... . 2,720.00 Contingent ................... . .. . .... ..... ..... 2.085.00 Out-of-State Travel .. ... .. . . . ... .... . . ............... . . 100.00 Auditor's Department Auditor's Salary (See Art. 13) .. ... .......... . . .. . .. .. 5,800.00 Principal Clerk .................... .. .................. 3,220.00 Senior Clerk .... .. ............... .. . .. ...... ..... ...... 2,720.00 Extra Clerk Hire ..... .... ....... .. . . . ........ ......... 1,200.00 Contingent .. . ........ .... .. ...... .... . . ........ . .... ... 1,500.00 Out-of-State Travel. .... ..... ..... . ........... ......... 275.00 Assessor's Department Asssor's Salaries (Se Art. 13) 6,600.00 25 Principal Clerk . . . ........ . ... . . . . . . . .. .......... . . . .... 3,220.00 Clerk to the Board .... . . .. ...... ... . . . . . . . ............ .. no appro. Principal Clerk .. . . ... . ............ . . ..... ....... . ..... no appro. Senior Clerk ...... ....... ....... . ...... ....... ... . ... . . 2,720.00 Junior 'Clerk . .... ...... . . ........... . . . ................. no appro. Senior Clerk .... .. ...... . .. .. . ........... . . .... . . - 2,480.00 Contingent .... . . . . .......... .. ... ............ . ...... ... 4,400.00 Appellate Tax Board .. .. . .... . ... . .. . .. ..... .. . . .... . . . . 1,000.00 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 .. . .... .... .. . .. . . . . . . ... ..... .. . . ..... 3,220.00 Principal Clerk— Stenographer 3,220.00 Clerk ... . .. . . .. . . ....... . . . . . . . ............. ......... 2,720.00 Contingent .. .. . . ..... . .... . . .. .... . . ........ ... .. ... 1,547.00 Out-of-State Travel .. ..... ............. ........ . ....... 200.00 Special Printing .. . . ... . . .. . . . . .. . ..... 500.00 Purchase Department Salary of Agent 5,050.00 Junior Clerk—Typist 2,360.00 Contingent ..... . . ...... ...... ... . . . ... . ..... ...... . . ... 750.00 Transportation . . . ... ........ . . .... .. . . . ...... . . . .. .. . 250.00 Engineering Department Town Engineer—Grade V 5,800.00 Civil Engineer—Grade IV .. .. . . .......... .. . ... . . . . .. . . 4,750.00 Civil Engineer—Grade III ... . .. . . . . ..... .... . .. . . .... 3,750.00 Grades III, II, 1 (5) .... .. ....... .. . . ...... ..... ... .. 15,000.00 Junior Clerk—Typist ...... .. . . ..... .. . ...... . ... . . . . . 2,060.00 Contingent ... ... ... .... . . . . . . . . .. .. ..... . . . . . 1.600.00 Typewriter -desk and chair 200.00 Election Expense 6,775.00 Registrars of voters Salaries of 4 men at $300.00 .. . ... . . . ... . .... . . . . ...... . 1,200.00 Permanent Assistant Registrar ..... . . . . ...... ... . .. . . . 3,080.00 Listing Board .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . ... . .. . . . . ....... .. .. ...... . ... 1,679.00 Town Hall Department Senior Custodian .... . . . .. ..... . . 3,220.00 Junior Custodian .. .... . .... .... ....... . ................. 2,930.00 Telephone Operator . .... . ... ..... . .... . . .. . . ...... . . . ... 2,410.00 Relief Operator 775.00 Overtime for Custodians . .... . .. . . .... . ... . . . . ...... . . . 450.00 Fuel .. . . . . .. ...... .. . . .. . . .. .... . ...... .. .. ... . 1,550.00 Telephone 4.800-00 Light 1'800.00 Maintenance .. . . .. ... . .... .. .. .. . . .... 3,500.00 Planning Board ...... . ..... . ............................... 475.00 Board of Appeals . . .... . . ... ....... . ... . . . . . . ...... . ......... 700.00 26 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY ($803,267.10) Police Department Salary of Chief (1) ..... .... ...... . .. . . ... . . . . ......... . . 5,800.()0 Captains (2) 10,100.00 Lieutenants (5) ..... . ....... . .. . ..... .. . ...... ... . ..... 23,700.00 Sergeants (5) . . . . . ........ . . ... ..... .. ....... ...... .. . 21,500.00 Patrolmen (55) ...... . ........... .. ..................... 208,250.00 Clerk—Stenographer (M) ....... . .. .. . . . ... . . . . . ...... . 3,800.00 Junior Clerk Typist (F) .. .... . . . . . . ........ 2.360.00 Junior Clerk Typist (F) .. ..... . . . . . . .. 2.240.00 Wagonman—Clerk 3,800.00 Ambulance Driver, Motor Equipment and Radio Repairman ...... ... . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 3,800.00 Junior Custodian 2,980.00 Matron .... .. .. . . . ............. ................ .... ... 700.00 Special -Police ...... .. .... . . . . . . . .. .. . . ..... . . ...... 6,000.00 School Traffic Supervisors .. ... . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . ... . 8,600.00 Contingent ...... ........ .... . ............... 14,350.00 Painting and Repairing Station . . ....... ... . . . . . .. . ... . . . 1,000.00 Teletype .... . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. ............ .. ..... . . 350.00 Uniforms 4,760.00 Uniforms for Traffic Supervisors . ..... .. . . . . . . ..... . . . .. 200.00 New Cars .. . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . ... . .. ...... ... . 3,800.00 Transportation for Photographer . . ... . .. . . . . . . ... . . ..... 165.00 Medical Expense and Examinations .. .. . . ........... . .. . . 1,000.00 Inspectors' Div., Services and Expenses . . .. . . .. . . . . ... . . . 1,000.00 New Ambulance .... ....... . . ..... .... .. . . . . . . . . . ... . .. no appro. Inter-dept.,Radio and Ant. . ... . .... . . . . . . . . . .. .. . ....... 700.00 New Typewriter .... . . ............ . . ..... . . . . . . . . .... ... 162.50 Fire Department Salary of Chief (1) 5,800.00 Deputy Chief (3) .... . . . .... . ....................... .... 13,516.00 Captains (3) .... ...... . . . .. 14,914.00 Lieutenants (6) ........... ... . . . ........................ 24,810.00 Mechanician (1) 3,960.09 Permanent men (74) 269,580.00 Radio Repairman (1) . . . ... .. .... .. . . .. 200.00 Contingent . . I .. .. .. .. .. . .. . . .. I . . . . . ...... . 14,000.00 New Hose . .. ...... .. .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . .... 2.000.00 Uniforms .. .. ...... . . .. . . . . . . . . ...... . . 3;600.00 Alternator .... . .... 375.00 Room Equipment 350.00 Painting and Repairs .. . . .. .... .. .... .. 500.00 Chief's Car .. .... .. .... .. . ...... . 2,300.00 Sliding Pole Safety Guard .. .. .. .. .. .... .. 350.00 Hose Loader (2) ....... ....... . . ..................... 205.00 Medical Expense . . . . . . . .... .... .... 750.00 Holiday Pay .... ...... ... . . . ... . 8,000.00 Inspector of Buildings Salary of Inspector ..... ..... . . ..... . ... . . . . . . . 5,050.00 Principal Clerk .... .... . . ..... . . ... .. . . . . ... 3,220.00 Contingent .... .. . . . . .. ............................. . . . . 275.00 Printing Building Code Books . ... .. ...... ...... . .... . . 180.00 Transportation . . . . .. . . . .. 360.00 27 Weights and Measures Salary of Sealer . . . ... . ........... . . . ................... 3,940.00 Contingent . . . . . . . . .... . ...... ......... . ... .. ..... . .... 550.00 Tree Warden Department Salary of Tree Warden (See Art. 13) 3,500.00 Principal Clerk ...... ..... . . .. . ... . . 1,610.00 Extra Clerk .......... . . . ... . .. .... ..................... no appro. Salary of Foreman . ..... ... . ..... . ... ... . . ....... . ... . . . 3,940.00 Labor . .. . . .................................... . . . . .. 24,473.60 Extra Labor . . . .. .. . . .. . . .......... . . . ....... . ....... . . no appro. Overtime Labor .... . . . . ......... . ... . . . .. . . . . . ... 500.00 Transportation . ... . .... ................................. 300.()0 Office Expense . . . . ...... ... . ........... . .. .... . . . . . . .. . 300.00 Material and Expense .. 4,500.00 New Trees . . . . ...... . . . ......... ......... 2,000.00 New Hydraulic Spray Machine . . . . . . . . . . . 2,K0.00 Out-of-State Travel . . . . . . . ...... . . . ......... .... . .. no appro. Pest Control—Chapt. 660 .. . . . . ... . ...... ... . . . .... . . . . . . no appro. Dutch Elm Disease Control — Chapt. 761 ... . . . no appro. Repairs and Tires ......... . . . . ........ . ..... . .. . . . . . . . . 500.00 Wire Department Salary of Superintendent 4,950.00 Principal Clerk .. ...... . . . ... . ........... ... . . . . . . . . 1,610.00 Extra Clerk .. . . . ........... . ..... ................... 500.00 Labor (4 men) 15,426.00 Fire Alarm Signal Operators (4) 14,640.00 Maintenance .. ... .. .. . . . . . ...... 6,400.00 New Construction . ... . . . .... . . . . 1,500.00 New Truck I . ..... ... .... . ..... ................ . . .. 1,590.00 Christmas Lighting . . . . ... . .... . . . . ..... . . . .. . . .. .... . . . . 475.00 Dog Officer Salary of Dog Officer ... . .. .... . . .. . . . ... ..... . . . .. .. 600.00 Contingent . . . .. . . ..... . . . .. . . . . . . . ..... . ....... . . . . . .. 1,650.00 Health and Sanitation (95,235.80) Health Department Salary of Health Officer . . . .... .. ... .. . . . . . . . . . 5,500.00 Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation ...... . . . . .. . . . . . . 5,050.00 Health Inspector . .. . ... . . . .. . ............. . . . . .. . . . . .. 4,240.00 Assistant Health Inspector .. . . .. . ..... . ..... no appro. Health Physician and School Doctor 5/l/55 .. . . . . .. . . . . 1,500.00 Nurses .. .. 6,503.44 Principal Clerk—Stenographer 3,220.00 Senior Clerk—Stenographer ... . . . . .. ... . ..... . ... . 2,480.00 Junior Clerk-- Stenographer ...... . . . . . .. . . .. . . . ... . . .. no appro. Junior Clerk—Stenographer 5/l/55 .. . 1,000.00 Extra Clerk Hire .. . .. .. . .... . ........ .. . . . no appro. EmergencyHire . . . . ............ . ....................... 1,000.00 Dental Clinic . . . .. . . .... . . . . ........ ........ .. . . .... . 9,962.36 Dental Equipment ...... 400.00 Contagious Diseases .. . . .... .. .... . ........... .. . . .. . . .. 17,000.00 Contingent (Inc. ins. on 3 cars) ........ .. .. ... . .. . . ... . 3,400.00 Mosquito Control . . .. . . .. . . .. ... . . . . .... ...... . .. . . ..... . 2,000.00 28 Transportation (Insp. car) ...... . . . . ...... . . .. . . . . .... 480.00 Inspector of Animals .. .. . . . . ... ...... . . .... .... ... . . . . ..... 700.00 Sewer Department Sewer Construction ....... . .... .... . ...... . .... . .... . .. 4,300.00 Maintenance .. . . ...... . .. .. .... ... . . . ..... . ..... . . . .... 3,500.00 Drainage ....... . . . . . ..... . ... .. ...... . .. . ... .. . . . . ......... 23,000.00 Care and Lighting of Highways ($674,019.00) Highway Department Salary of Superintendent . .... . ... . . .... . ..... . . . . ..... 6,000.00 Assistant Superintendent . 5,050.00 Supervisor of Foremen . .. . .. . . . ... . . ..... . . . . .... . . . 4,600.00 Working Forman—Carpenter .. . . ...... ... . . . .. . . . ..... 4,360.00 Principal Clerk .... .. . . .. ...... . ................... 3,220.00 Senior Clerk .. . . . . . ... . . . .. .. .... . . . ......... . ..... . . 2,720.00 Office Expense . ... . . . ... . . . . . . . . ..... 1350.00 Labor (132 men) . . . .. . ..... 385,112.00 Overtime Labor .. ... .... . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . .. . .. . 5,000.00 Vacations .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . ........ . ..... ..... 20,052.00 Construction . ... . . ... . . . .. . . .... . . .. .. . ...... . ........ 11,555.00 Chapter 90 ... ... . . . . . . .. . . . ......... . ................. 15,000.00 Highway Maintenance .... . . .... . . .. .. .. . . . . ..... ..... 20,000.00 General Maintenance .. . . ..... . . . . . . ..... . .... . ...... .. 34,000.00 Betterments .... .... .... ..... . . . . . ... . ...... . ....... 30,000.00 Snow and Ice—Materials .. 10,000.00 Snow and Ice—Overtime and Trucking .. . .... . ....... 10,000.00 Transportation (Superintendent and Time-keeper) .... . . 200.00 Garbage Disposal .... .... . ...... . ... ..... . . . . . ......... 2,500.00 Ashes and Paper ..... ... . . ..... . . . . . ..... . .. . . ... . ...... 3,000.00 New Equipment ... ... ....... . . . . . . ...... .. 21,300.00 Street Lights .. . . .. . ....... . . ................ . ............. 67,500.00 Sidewalk Department Construction .. . . ..... . . . . . ..... . .. . . .. ... . . . . . .. . . . . ... . 8,000.00 Maintenance . . . . .... . . ... . . . .. . . .... . . . .. . .. .. . . ...... . 4,500.00 Charities and Soldiers' Benefits ($562,317.00) Public Welfare Salary of Agent .. .... . . .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . **5,500.00 Princilal Social Work Supervisor . . .. . . . . .. . . . ... . . .. .. **4,600.00 Social Workers (6) . . . . .. . **20,925.00 Principal Clerk .. . . . . . .... . . .. . . . .... .. .. . . ..... . . . 3,220.00 Senior Clerk . . . .... . . ...... . . .. . . . . .... . . . . . . ... . . .. . 2.720.00 Junior Clerk . .. . . . . .. . .. .. .. .... . . ..... . . . .... ... 2,360.00 Junior Clerk .. ................ . . . . ................... . 2,180.00 Junior Clerk . . . .. . ..... ....... . . ... ... ... . .. . ... . ... ... 2,145.00 Junior Clerk ...... ... .. ..... ...... . ..................... 640.00 Transcribing Machine Operator . . ...... . . . . . . .. . ....... 1.470.00 Contingent .. . . .. . . . ............ . .... ..... . ........ .. 3,000.00 New Office Equipment .. . . .... . . . . . ...... . . .. . . . . .. .. . . 410.00 29 Auto Travel .. ..... . . . ... . ... .......................... 2,060.00 Old Age Assistance . . . . . . . . ...... ...... . . . . . ..... .... . 302,000.00 Aid Dependent Children . . . ... .......... . ............... 36,000.00 Disability Assistance .. . . ...... .... . . .... . . . ....... ... . .. 23,000.00 General Relief .... .. ...... . . ... . . ............... 65,000.00 ** To be paid from Federal Funds 1955 Infirmary Department Salary of Keeper . . .. . . ...... ... . ....... . . . ........ .. .. 2,260.00 Salary of House-keeper . ......... . .. . . . . ..... . ......... 2,100.00 Part-time help .. .. . . . . .... .......... . . . . . . .. ...... .. ... 620.00 General Expense .... . ... . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . ... . ... . . . . . . . 6,000.00 Physicians . ......... . ...... ... ..................... ..... . . . . 1,700.00 Veterans' Services Salary of Agent . . . . . . . . ...... .......... . . . . .. . . ...... .. 5,050.00 Social Worker .. . . .. .. . . . . . .. ....... . . . . ..... .... .. .... . 3,600.00 Social Worker (Part-time) .. .......... . ................. 1,472.00 Principal Clerk . . . . . . . . ..... . ......... . . . .. . . ........ ... 3,060.00 Junior Clerk (Part-time) ... ...... . . . . . . . ...... .. . . .... 1,450.00 Veterans' Benefits . . . . . . . . . ....... .... . . .... . . . . . ..... . . 55,000.00 War Allowance . . ..... . . . . ..... . ...... . . ....... . .. .. . . 1750.00 Office Expense .... . . . . ...... . . ......................... 900.00 Car Expense . . . . . .... . . .. ..... 825.00 Photostat Machine . . . ... . . .. . ...... . .... . . . . . . .... . . . . 400.00 Schools and Libraries ($1,571,182.66) School Department General Control Salary of Superintendent . . . . . ....... .... . . . . . . .... . . .. 8,700.00 Assistant Superintendent ... . . . ........... . . . . . .. .. . .. 7,600.00 Clerk's Salaries .. .. .. . .............. . ...... . ..... .... 8,360.00 Attendance Officers (2) .. 6,800.00 Attendance Officers' Expense .. . . .... .... . . . . .. . . ..... . . . 600.00 Telephones . . . .. . ....... . ... . ............. ...... ...... 4,200.00 Office Expense . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . ....... . . . . . . ..... . . .... 300.00 Secretary to School Committee . . .... . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 300.00 Mass. School Committees (Membership) .... . . . ... . . . . . . 100.00 Automobile Expense .... . ...... . ...... .. .. . . ... . . . . . . .. 600.00 Instruction Salaries, Teachers, etc. .... . . ...... . . . . . . .. .. . . . ... . . . 1,056,200.00 Salaries, Clerks .... . . . 25,344.00 Books and Supplies . ... .. . .... .. . . .... .... . . . .. . . . . . . 40,000.00 Operation Salaries .. . . . . . . . ..... . . .... . . . . . . .. ........ . .... . . . .. . . 67,760.00 Supplies . ....... . . . ... . ......... . ....................... 6,000.00 Light and Power . . ...... .... . . . . ...... .. .. .. . . . . .. . . . . 20,000.00 Fuel .. . ... ... . . .. . . . ... . ............. ...... ........... 24,000.00 School Halls . . ... . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . .. . . . . ... . . 1,000.00 Water .. . . .. ... . . . ..... . . .. . . . . . . . ........... . . . .. . ... . . 1,000.03 Maintenance ..... . ... . ... 50,690.00 Special Maintenance ....... ....... ............... . .... . . 14,500.00 Ground Improvement ..... . . . .... .... .. ... .... . .... . . .. 4,800.00 30 Miscellaneous Medical Salaries . .. . . ..... . ... . . . . . . . . ..... . .... . . . . 14,690.0D Medical Supplies . . .. . . . . ....... . . . . . . . ... .......... . . . 400.00 Nurses Cars . ... ... .... . . . . .. .. ...... ... ...... .... . ... . 576.00 New Equipment . ..... . . .... . . ....... . .. .. ................ . 4,000.00 Evening School Salaries . .. . .. . .... . . . . . ........ . ........ ...... ....... . 5,000.00 Supplies ............ . ............. . . . .. . ........... ..... 400.00 Trade School and Outside Tuition . . . . ... ..... ...... . . ... . 10,000.00 Transportation .. . .. .. . . . .... ..... . . . ............. ... . . . 2,500.00 Athletic Fund Salaries . . .... . . .... . . ..... .. .. ....... ............... 45,1()().00 Insurance . . . .. . .. .... . . . ....... . . ...................... 4,200.00 Supplies . . . .. .... ...... . . ... . . ...... . .... . . . . . . . .. .. 12,(M.00 Out-of-State Travel . .... . . .. . . .... . . ... .... . . .. 400.00 Public Library (Inc. $1,955.49 received for Dog Licenses) Salaries .. ... . . . . . . .. . . ... . . . . ...... ... .. . . .... 88,384.16 Books, Periodicals and Binding . . . . .... . . . ... . . . .. . . . . 19,500.()0 Maintenance .. .... .. . .. .... .. . ..... . .............. . 15,178.50 Recreation ($86,688.70) Park Department Salary of Superintendent .... . .......... ........ . . . . .... . 3,940.00 'Salary of Clerk . . .. . ... . .. . . . . . ....... . . .. . ........ ... 300.00 Labor .... .. . . .... . . . ............................. . ... 18,886.40 Extra Labor . . .. . . ... . .... . . . . . ....... . ... . . . . ....... . 3,000.00 Maintenance .... . . . .. . . . . ... . . ........ . ...... . . . . . ... 9,445.00 Fences .. . . . .. .... . . . . . .. . . ... .... .. . . . .... . . ..... 1,668.00 New Equipment .... .... .. . . . . . .... . .... .... . . ... . . ..... 8,120.00 Work:hop and Storage Building ........ . . . ... . . .... . . 15,079.30 Recreation Department Salary of Director ... . . . . . .. . ..... . . . . . .. . . . . . ..... . . 4,000.00 Supervisors' Salaries .... . . . . ... . .. . ..... . . . ..... .... ... 16,000.00 Operating Costs and Supplies .. .. .. ... . .. . . .. .. . .. . ... 3,660.00 Skating Club .. .. . . ........ . ................ ............ 2,250.00 Auto Allowance . . .... ........ . . .. . .... . . ... . . . ..... ... 300.00 Out-of-State Travel 40.00 Public Enterprises ($138,532.38) Water Department Salary of Superintendent . . . . ... ..... .. . . . . . .. .... 5,500.00 Assistant Superintendent . . . . .. ... . .. . . . . . . .... . ..... . 4,600.00 Registrar and Clerk to Board .............. . ... .... .... 3,940.00 Principal Clerk .. . . . .... .... . I .. . .. . ... . . . . . . . . 3,220.00 Senior :Clerk and Billing Machine Operator . . . . . . . . . . .. 2,460.00 Senior Clerk . . ... .... ..... .... .... ..... . ... . ....... . . 2,720.00 Junior Clerk .... . . . . . . . . . ....... .. . . .... . . ..... . .... ... 2,177.41 Meter Readers ........ . ............................... 9,660.00 Labor . . ... ..... ...... .. . . . ... ...... . ... ...... ... ....... 56,824.32 Overtime Labor ... . . ..... . . . ............. .............. 5,000.00 31 Materials .. . . . .. . .. .. . .... . . . . ..... . .... . . ... . . . ....... 13,203.22 Office Expense .. . .... . .... ....... . . . ... . .. . .... ...... 2,894.00 New %" Meters 2,226.00 New House Services ....... 4,000.00 Renewal of Services ....... . . . . .... . . .. .. .. 2,125.00 Pater Liens .. ...... . ... . ........ ... .................. 250.00 Out-of-State Travel . . ..... . .. 1100.00 Cleaning Water Mains . ... . ................... . ....... 3,000.00 Construction and Reconstruction ....... . .. . ... . .. ..... 6,607.43 Car Expense for Registrar . . .. .... .. .. . . . . . ...... ..... 300.00 Police Alarm . .. .. ..... . .. .. ........... . . . . .... . .. .. . .. 950.00 Six 1" Meters 325.00 New Ranch Wagon .... ..... .. . . . . . ..... ... 2,150.00 New LeRoy Tracta•ir . . . . ... . ... ......... 4,300.00 Plans for New Garage . .. . . . . .. .... .... . . . ..... . ...... no appro. Cemeteries ($24,252.85) Cemetary Department Salary of Superintendent .. . . . ....... 3,482.85 Labor . . .. . . . ... . ......... . . . ... ...................... 17,270.00 Contingent . . . ............. . ... . . . . . .... 2,300.00 Transportation (Superintendent) ........ .. .. . . . ....... . 300.00 Gravely Power Mower . . . . . . . ..... .. . . . . . . . .. ...... 900.00 Public Debt and Interest ($145,500.00) Town Debt (See Art. 4) . . .. .. . . ... . ... ....... . . . . . . . .. *109,000.00 Interest .. . . . . ....... . . . . . . . .... . . .... . .... . . . .... . **36,500.00 *$15,000.00 to be transferred from Veterans' Housing Fund. ** 3,562.50 to be transferred from Veterans' Housing Fund. Unclassified ($726,134.61) Pensions ... . . . . . ... . . . .... .. . ..... . . . . ... 110,000.00 Insurance . . . .... .. . . . .. . . . . . . ... ... 15,000.00 Group Insurance . . . ...... ... . . . ... . .... ..... .. . . . . . . . 10,000.00 Printing Town Report.... .. . . . . .. . . . . . .... . . . .. . . . . .. . . 3,000.00 Reserve Fund A 35,000.00 Contingent . . . . .... .. . . . ... . . . . . .. . .. . . .. ...... . . .. 3,000.00 Civil Defense .. .. ....... .......................... .... 6,850.00 Salary of Director ...... . . . . . . . ... . ... .... . . .... . .... 1,500.00 Junior Clerk (Part time) . . . .... 1,140.00 Workmens' Compensation Salary of Agent . .. . . ...... ... . . .. ..... ..... . . . .... 1,1o0.00 Workmens' Compensation ....... 11,000.00 Headquarters for Veterans' Organizations (See Art. 7) . ... 5,000.00 Eye-Glasses for School Children (See Art. 8) .. . . . . .. . . . . 250.00 Memorial Day (See Art. 9) .. . . . . .. . ........ ... . . . . . .. 4,325.00 Tax Title Releases (See Art.10) .. ..... ...... . . . . . ... ... 154.00 Annuities (See Art. 11) . ... ..... . . . ...... 7,770.00 Contributory Retirement System (See Art. 12) . . . . .. . 61,944.96 32 Cost of Living Allowance (See Art. 21) .... . ........ ... 320,000.00 Baratta Settlement (See Art. 23) 209.65 LeConti Settlement (See Art. 24-25) .. .. . ... . . ..... . . . .. 270.00 Holland Settlement (See Art. 26) .. .. .. .... . ... . ... . . . . . no appro. Kelley Settlement (See Art. 27) ...... . . . .......... . . . .. 720.00 Farese Settlement (See Art. 28) .... .... . 1,200.00 Unpaid Bills—Workmens' Compensation (See Art.29) .. .. 101.00 325th Anniversary (See Art. 30) . .... .. . . .. .. ... . .. . . .. 500.00 Rid;elawn Cemetery—Resurface Roads -(See Art. 34) .... B 6,200.00 East Jr. H. S. Addition and Renovation (See Art. 36) 30,000.00 East Jr. H. S. Addition—Borrowing (See Art. 36) ... ... 90,000.00 TOTAL $5,016,412.75 Note A—To be transferred from Overlay Reserve Account. Note B—To be transferred from Sale of Lots Fund. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the total sum of Five million, six- teen thousand, four hundred and twelve dollars and seventy-five cents ($5,016,412.75) already appropriated be raised as follows: A—To be transferred from Overlay Reserve Fund $ 35,000.00 B—To be transferred from Sale of Lots Fund 6,200.00 To be paid from Federal Funds 31,025.00 To be transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account for Cost of Living 200,000.00 To be transferred from Veterans' Housing 18,362.50 To be Borrowed 70,000.00 To be transferred from Premium Account (For Town Debt) 2,929.89 and the -balance of Four million, six hundred fifty-nine thousand, one hundred and ninety-five dollars and thirty-six cents ($4,659,195.36) to be assessed on the polls and estates for the year 1955. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the the necessary sums of money to pay that portion of the Town debt which matures previous to January 1, 1956, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of One hundred and nine thousand dolars ($109,000.00) be and is hereby appropriated to pay that portion of the town debt which matures previous to January 1, 1956, and that of this sum Fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) be transferred from the Veterans' Housing Fund, and the balance of Ninety-four thou- sand dollars ($94,000.00) be assessed on the polls and estates of the current year. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Thirty-six thousand, five hundred dollars ($36,500.00) be and is hereby appropriated to pay that portion of town interEst due previous to January 1, 1956, and that of this sum Three thousand, five hundred and sixty-two dollars and fifty cents ($3652.50) be transferred from the Veterans' Housing Fund, and the balance of Thirty-two thousand, nine hundred and thirty-eight dollars and fifty cents ($32,938.50) be assessed on the polls and estates of the current year. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1956 and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year and 33 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. April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and is hereby authorized to borrow money from time to time on and after January 1, 1956, and to issue a note or notes of the town therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or nctes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, of Chapter 44, of the General Laws. ARTICLE 6. To see what method the Town will vote to adopt for the collection of taxes for the year 1955 and to fix the compensation of the Collector or take any action relating thereto. April 11, 1955 (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 $5000.00 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 $1250.00 Watertown Chapter No. 14, Disabled American Veterans of the World War 600.00 Watertown Post American Veterans of World War II, AMVETS 1250.00 American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 150.00 Italian-American World War Veterans of United States, Inc. 1200.00 Amvets Post No. 41 550.00 as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 9, as amended, direct haw the same shall be raised, or take action relating thereto. March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: That the sum of Five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) be and is hereby appropriated to pay the cost of providing suitable head- quarters for the following veterans organizations to be distributed in the following amounts Burnham-Manning Post 1105, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States $1250.00 Watertown Chapter No. 14, Disabled American Veterans of the World War 600.00 Watertown Post American Veterans of World War II, AM-VETS 1250.00 American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 150.00 Italian-American World War Veterans of United States, Inc. 1200.00 Amvets Post No. 41 550.00 as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 9, as 34 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, Clause (40) ; direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) be and is hereby appropriated to provide eyeglasses and spectacles for school children eighteen (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, 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 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $4,500.00 for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a proper ob- servance of Memorial Day as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause �(12), as amended, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) On motion of Charles M. Abbott, duly seconded, it was VOTED: That the sum of $4,325. be appropriated 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 Clause (12) as amended, $4000. of said sum to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and $325. of said sum to be spent for regulation bronze markers for graves of Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic (Civil War) to be purchased and installed under the direction of the Veterans' Services Agent John F. Corbett; the total sum namely $4325. to be placed on the tax levy of the present year. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $54.00 to compensate the Town Counsel for drawing 18 title tax title releases during the year 1954, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Fifty-four dollars ($54.00) be and is hereby appropriated to compensate the Town Counsel for drawing 18 tax title releases during the year 1954, 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 $7,770.00 to pay annuities to the dependents of nine (9) deceased Town employees as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 32, Section 89, as amended, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Seven thousand, seven hundred dollars ($7,700.00) be and is hereby appropriated to pay that 35 amount for the year 1955 for annuities to the dependents of nine (9) deceased Town employees as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Ohapter 32, Section 89, as amended, 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 $61,944.96 to be paid into the various funds of the Watertown Con- tributory Retirement System as established and regulated by the pro- visions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 32, as amended, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanmiously) That the sum of Sixty-one thousand, nine hundred and forty-four dollars and ninety-six cents ($61,944.96) be and is hereby appropriated to be paid into the various funds of the Water- town Contributory Retirement System, said stem to be divided as follows: Fifty-five thousand,nine hundred and ninety-four dollars ($55,994.00) for the Pension Accumulation Fund; Four thousand, five hundred dollars ($4,500.00) for the Expense Fund: Nine hundred and forty-four dollars and thirty-eight cents ($944.38) for Military Serrvice Credits; Five hunded and six dollars and fifty-eight cents ($506.58) for Work- men's Compensation 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. Ed.) Chapter 41, Section 108 as amended, for the following: Moderator, 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 a►ry action relating thereto. April 11, 1955 (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 cur- rent financial year, effective beginning January 1, 1955, the amounts set opposite the office and title of each as follows: Moderator 150.00 Selectmen Chairman 2,250.00 Two Members each 1,750.00 5,750.00 Treasurer 5,800.00 Collector of Taxes 5,800.00 Auditor 5.800.00 Town Clerk 5,800.00 Tree Warden 3,500.00 Three at 2,200.00 6,600.00 ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 4 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words and figures: 36 Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 2 Junior Clerk ... . . . . . ... ..... . . 1,800 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 2,100 Clerk-Cashier 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Ye;.r GRADE 2-A Junior Clerk ... 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 Junior Clerk-Typist ............. 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 Junior Clerk-Stenographer .. . ... 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 Clerk-Cashier 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 (Request of Advisory Board of Review) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That Chapter 10, Section 4 of the present by-laws of the Town be and hereby is amended by striking out the following words and figures: Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After Ater After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 2 Junior Clerk .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 Junior Clerk-Typist .. .... .. 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 Junior Clerk-Stenographer 11800 1,930 2,000 2,100 Clerk-Cashier . .... . .. . . . . .. 1,800 1,900 2,003 2.100 and inserting in. palace therncl the following words and figures: GRADE 2-A Junior Clerk ............ . . ... 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 Junior Clerk-Typist ............. 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 Junior Clerk-Stenographer .. 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 Clerk Cashier ....... ............ 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,280 ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 4, Grade 3-B, of the present By-Laws of the Towel by adding under Grade 3-B the following new classification and figures: Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year Senior Clerk-Typist-Billing Machine Operator .. . ......... 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,450 Transcribing Machine Operator .. 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460 37 (Request of Advisory Board of Review) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unnanimously) Thhat Chapter 10, section 4, Grade 3-B of the present by-laws of the Town be and hereby is amended by adding under Grade 3-B the following new classification and figures: Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After After After Ist 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year Senior Clerk-Typist-Billing Machine Operator .. . ......... 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460 Transcribing Machine Operator .. 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460 ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 9, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section 9 the following words and figures: GRADE 6-A Social Worker .. . .. .. . . . 2,580 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 and inserting in place thereof the following: GRADE 7 Social Worker .. 2,880 3,160 3,240 3,421 3,600 (Request of Advisory Board of Review) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That Chapter 10, section 9 of the present by-laws of the Town be and hereby is amended by striking out in said section 9 the following words and figures: GRADE 6-A Social Worker .. . . . . . .. 2,580 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 and inserting in place thereof the following: GRADE 7 Social Worker ...... . ... 2,880 3,060 3,240 3,420 3,660 ARTICLE 17. To ssee if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 9 (Wire Department, Section 1, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out all of said Section 1, and inserting in place thereof the following new Section 1: SECTION 1—(Titles) The Title of the head of the Wire Department shall be the Superintendent of Wires. The Board of Selectinc;i may appoint an Assistant Superintendent of Wires or adopt such other title for the assistant from time to time as may be deemed advisable. (Request of Advisory Board of Review) March 21, 1955 VOTED: That Chapter 9 (Wire Department) section 1 of the present by-laws of the Town be and hereby is amended by striking out all of said section 1 and inserting in place thereof the following new section 1: SECTION 1—(Titles) The Title of the head of the Wire Department shall be the Superintendent of Wires. The Board of Selectinen may 38 appoint an Assistant Superintendent of Wires or adopt such other title for the assistant from time to time as may be deemed advisable. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 10, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out under Grade 8 and Grade 9 in said Section 10 the following words and figures: 2nd Asst. Superintendent Poles & Wires ..... . 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 1st Asst. Superintendent Poles & Wires 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,6a0 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 8-B Asst. Superintendent of Wires . . ... ........ .... 3,490 3,670 3,850 4,030 4,160 (Request of Advisory Board of Review) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That Chapter 10. section 10 of the present by-laws of the Town be and hereby is amended by striking out under Grade 8 and Grade 9 in said section 10 the following words and figures: 2nd Asst. Superintendent Poles & Wires .... . 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 1st Asst. Superintendent Poles & Wires . . . . .... 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,6,D0 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 8-B Asst. Superintendent of Wires . ............ .... 3,490 3,670 3,850 4,030 4,160 ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11-A of the present By-Laws of the Town by adding under Group B of said Section 11-A the following words and figures: Garage Man ........ . .... Hourly Rate $1.53 per hour (Request of Advisory Board of Review) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That Chapter 10, section 11-A of the present by-laws of the Town be and hereby is amended by adding under Group B of said section 11-A the following words and figures: Garage Man ........ . .... hourly Rate $1.53 per hour ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11-A of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out under Group D of said section 11-A the following words and figures: Foreman (Highway Dept.) .. .... Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Foreman (Park Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Water Service Working Foreman . . .. ... . .. . . Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Working Foreman (Cemetery) ... . ..... . .. Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour 39 Working Foreman (Painter) Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour and adding under Group E of said Section 11-A the following words and figures: Foreman (Highway Dept.) . ..... Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Foreman (Park Dept.) ... Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Water Service Working Foreman ............... Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Working Foreman (Cemetery) .. . ......... Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Working Foreman (Painter) .... .......... Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour (Request of Advisory Board of Review) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That Chapter 10, section 11-A of the present by-laws of the Town be and hereby is amended by striking out under Group D of said section 11-A the following words and figures: Foreman (Highway Dept.) .... . . Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Foreman (Park Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Water Service Working Foreman ..... . . ... . . Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Working Foreman (Cemetery) .. ..... . .. Hourly Rate $1.63 +per hour Working Foreman (Painter) .. . .. .. . . .. Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour and adding under Group E of said Section 11-A the following words and figures: Foreman (Highway Dept.) . ..... Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Foreman (Park Dept.) ... Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Water Service Working Foreman ... ... ........ Hourly Rate $1.69 per hour Working Foreman (Cemetery) .. . . ........ Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Working Foreman (Painter) .. . . ......... Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Working Foreman (Tree Department) . . . . Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $320,000.00 for Cast of Living Allowance in 1955 to be paid to all officers and employees in accordance with the provisions 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 Account, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of Review) March 21.1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Three. Hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($320,000.00) be and is hereby appropriated for the cost of living allowance in 1955 to be paid to all officers and employees 40 in accordance with Sections 16, 17, and 18 of Chapter 10 of the Town By- Larws and that said amount be raised by transferring the sum of Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) from the Excess and Deficiency Account and the balance of One hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) be assessed on the polls and estates of the current year. ARTICLE 22. To hear the report of the Selectmen relative to the laying out of the following named streets, to wit: Acton Street from Brandley Road to Bromfield Street Acton Street it Morton Street " Brandley Road Acton Street toRutland Street itEvans Street Carey Avenue toKing Street Chapman Street Chapman Street Warren Street Madison Street Edenfield Avenue " Bradshaw Street Accepted part Holt Street ofHarrington Street Belmont line Lyons Street IVCottage Street 260' easterly Rifle Court " Sawin Street Dead end Sawin Street " Spring Court Cottage Street Spring Court Sawn Street Dead end Hearn Street Malloy Street Dead end under the provisions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapters 82, 80 and 79 as amended, said Chapter 80 providing for the assessment of betterments, 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 Selectmen to take by eminent domain or acquire by purchase or otherwise, any land ne- cessary for said laying out, appropriate and provide the necessary amount of money to pay the cost of land damages, and the cost of con- struction, direct how the same shall be raised; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Acton Street from Brandley Road to Bromfield Street as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby accepted, and the Select- men are hereby authorized to take the land described in said report as a-ild for a public way. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Acton Street from Morton Street to Brandley Road as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby accepted, and the Select- men are hereby authorized to take the land described in said rc,_.ort as and for a public way. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Carey Avenue from King Street to Chapman Street as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby 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 Chapman Street from Warren Street to Madison Avenue as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby accepted, and the Selectmen .are hereby authorized to take the lard described in said report as and for a public way. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Edenfield Avenue from Bradshaw Street to accepted part as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby accepted, and 41 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 Holt Street from Harrington Street to Belmont line as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby accepted, and the Select- men are hereby authorizd to take the land described in said report as and for a public way. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Lyons Street from Cottage Street to 260' easterly as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby 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 Riflle Court from Sawin Street to dead end as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby 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 Sawin Street from Spring Court to Cottage Street as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen be and is hereby 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 Spring Court from Sawin Street to Dead end as and for a public way, as appears in the report of Selectmen be and is hereby accepted, and the Selectmen are hereby authorizd to take the land described in said report as and for a public way. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Hearn Street from Molloy Street to dead end as and for a public way, as appears in the report of the Selectmen are hereby authorized to take the land described in said report as and for a public way. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $209.65 for the purpose of reimbursing Joseph Baratta for damage to his motor vehicle as a result of an accident in which a motor vehicle owned by tha Town was involved and authorize the Selectmen to pay said sum to said Joseph Baratta for such purpose, direct how the same shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of $209.65 be and hereby is appropriated to reimburse Joseph Baratta for damage to his motor vehicle as a result of an accident in which a motor vehicle owned by the Town was involved and that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to pay said Joseph Baratta said sum for such purpose. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to accept an act of the present legislature entitled an act to authorize the Town of Watertown to reimburse Anthony LeConti for medical and other expenses incurred by him on account of injuries sustained by his daughter in the play- ground area known as How Park Playground in said Town or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) 42 March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and hereby does accept Chapter 79 of the Acts of 1955 of the present Legislature, en- titled: "An Act to Authorize the Town of Watertown to Reimburse Anthony LeConti for Certain Expenses incurred by him on account of Injuries sustained by his Daughter." ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $450.00 to reimburse Anthony LeConti for medical and other expenses incurred by him on account of injuries sustained by his daughter in the playground area known as How Park Playground in the Town, direct how the same shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: That the sum of $270.00 be and hereby is appropriated to reimburse Anthony LeConti for medical and other expenses incurred by him on account of injuries sustained by his daughter in the play- ground area known as How Park Playground in the Town and that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to pay said Anthony LeConti said sum for said purpose. ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $1,182.96 to reimburse Bertram H. Holland former headmaster of the Watertown Senior High School for expenses incured by him in defense of the action of John J. Kelley, former submaster of said high school, against said Holland, direct how the same shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) March 21, 1955 VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized and directed to petition the General Court for legislation to authorize and empower the Town to reimburse Bertram H. Holland, former head- master of Watertown Senior High School, in the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Two and 96/100 ($1,182,96) Dollars for expenses incurred by him in the defense of the action of John J. Kelley, former submaster of said High School against said Holland. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $720 to be paid to John J. Kelley to settle his claim against the Town for loss of salary, caused by action of the school committee in removing said Kelley from the position of submaster in the Watertown Senior High School on or about September 19, 1951, direct how the same shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and empowered to settle the claim of John J. Kelley against the Town for loss of salary, caused by the action of the School Com- mittee in removing said Kelley from the position of submaster In Water- town High School on or about September 19, 1951, for the sum of Seven Hundred Twenty ($720) Dollars and for the purpose of settling said claim to .pay to said John J. Kelley said sum. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $1,200 to be paid to Anna Farese to settle her claim against the Town 43 for injuries received by her due to an alleged defect in the sidewalk on Watertown Street in the Town on or about May 26, 1951, and authorize the Selectmen to pay said sum to said Anna Farese, direct how the same shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Town Counsel) March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and em- powered to settle the claim of Anna Farese against the Town for injuries received by her due to an alleged defect in the sidewalk on Watertown Street in the Town on or about May 26, 1951 for Twelve Hundred ($1,200) Dollars and for the purpose of settling said claim to pay said Anna Farese said sum. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $101.00 to pay unpaid bills of previous years of the Workmen's Com- pensation Department,said bills have 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 the Workmen's Compensation Agent) March 21, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate the sum of One Hundred One ($101) Dollars 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 30. To see what action the Town will take regarding suitable observance of the 325th anniversary of the settlement of Water- town, which occurs in the year 1955, appointing a committee to have charge of such observance and appropriate such sum of money as may be necessary therefor, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action thereto. (Request of Historical Society of Watertown) March 28, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) On motion of Charles M. Abbott, duly seconded, it was VOTED: That a Committee to arrange a suitable observation of the 325th Anniversary of the settlement of Watertown, which occurs in the year 1955, be appointed by the moderator; this committee to consist of the three Selectmen, the Town Clerk, the chairman of the School Committee, the chairman of the trustees of the Public Library, three members of the Historical Society, and two other citizens, a total of eleven members; and that the sum of five hundred ($500) dollars be appropriated for the expenses of the observation under the direction of the committee, the same to be placed on the tax levy of the present year. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen on behalf of the Town to contract with Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Boston and Maine Railroad, and the City of Cam- bridge to acquire an easement over, through, or under the land of said parties respectively for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a storm water drain from the private way in the Town known as Sawin Street to Holworthy Place in the City of Cambridge upon such terms and conditions as said Board of Selectmen may deem wise, necessary, or expedient,appropriate and provide the necessary amount of money for 44 the cost of said easement and the construction of said drain, direct how the same shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. RRequest of Board of Selectmen) April 11, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized and directed to contract with Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Boston and Maine Railroad and the City of Cambridge to acquire an easement over, through, or under the land of said parties respectively for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a storm water drain from the private way in the Town known as Sawin Street to Holworthy Place in the City of Cambridge upon such terms and conditions as the said Board of Selectmen may deem wise, necessary or expedient and for such purpose for, in the name of and on behalf of -the Town to enter into and make and execute a binding written contract. ARTICLE 32. To hear the report of the Board of Selectmen relative to laying out and locating an easement for storm-water drain in the private ways in the Town known as Sawin Street, Rifle Court and Spring Court under the provision of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapters 79 and 83 as amended, and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to take such easement for such purpose 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 same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Board of Selectmen) April 11, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized and directed to take by eminent domain such land as it may deem to be necessary to lay out and locate an easement for the purpose of laying, constructing, repairing and maintaining a storm- water drain in the private ways in the Town as Sawin Street, Rine Court, and Spring Court, all as shown on a plan entitled "Proposed Easement for Storm Water Purposes on Sawin Street, Rifle Court and Spring Court, dated Januarry 27, 1955, James H. Sullivan, Town Engineer." ARTICLE 33. To hear the report of the Board of Selectmen relative to laying out and locating an easement for storm-water drain in the private way in the Town known as Bridgham Avenue under the pro- visions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapters 79 and 83 as amended and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to take such easement for such purpose '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 same shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) April 11, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized and directed to take by eminent domain such land as it may deem to be necessary to lay out and locate an easement thirty (30) feet wide for the purpose of laying, constructing, repairing and maintaining a storm-water drain in the private way in the Town known as Bridgham Avenue, all as shown on a plan entitled "Town of Water- town Plan Showing Easement for Storm Drain Purposes Bridgham Avenue," by James H. Sullivan, Town Engineer, dated January 27, 45 1955, now on file in the office of the Town Engineer, said taking to be made under the provisions of General Laws applicable thereto, parti- cularly Chapters 79 and 83 as amended. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to repair and resurface existing roads and avenues at Ridgelawn Cemetery, and for said purpose to appropriate the sum of $6200 to be expended under the said Board of Health, and to provide said sum of $6200 by transferring the same for this purpose from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund or otherwise direct how said sum shall be raised; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Board of Health.) March 28, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Health be and hereby is authorized to repair and resurface existing roads and avenues at Ridgelawn Cemetery and for such purpose to expend a sum not in excess of Sixty-Two hundred ($6200) Dollars and that for such purpose the sum of Sixty-Two Hundred ($6200) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated, said sum to be raised by transferring the sum of Sixty-Two Hundred ($6200) Dollars from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court for legislation to permit the Town to establish in the Town treasury a revolving fund in which shall be deposited the receipts of the Recreation Commission, said fund to be held as a separate account and expended by said commission from time to time without further appropriation, notwithstanding the provision of Secton 53 of Chapter 44 of the G.L., or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Recreation Commission) April 11, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized and directed to petition the General Court for legislation to permit the Town to establish in the Town treasury a re- volving fund in which shall be deposited the receipts of the Recreation Commission, said fund to be held as a separate account and expended by said Commission from time to time without further appropriation, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 53 of Chapter 44 o: the General Laws. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate such ad- ditional sums of money as may be necessary for the renovation of and the addition to the East Junior High School, direct how the same shall be raised; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of East Junior High School Building Committee) March 28, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) On motion of Miles P. Robinson, duly seconded, with 146 in favor, and 10 opposed, it was VOTED: That the additional sum of thirty thousand Q30,000) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of remodelling the East Junior High School. This sum to be levied on the polls and estates and to be expended under the direction of the East Junior High School Committee. On motion of Miles P. Robinson, duly seconded, it was VOTED: (Unanimously) That the additional sum of ninety thou- sand ($90,000) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of constructing 46 an addition to the East Junior High 'School and for the purpose of pro- viding this sum the amount of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars be levied on the polls and estates and the balance of seventy thousand ($70,000) dollars be borrowed by the Town, and the Treasurer of the Town of Watertown be and hereby is authorized to borrow said sum of seventy thousand ($70,000) dollars from any person or persons what- soever upon such terms and condition 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 seventy thousand ($70,000) dollars. This sum to be expended under the direction of the East Junior High School Building Committee. ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the mode- rator to appoint a Committee of seven for the purpose of making 3 survey of the need for major repairs or additions to the Senior High School and the West Junior High School; said committee to consist of the superintendent of schools, two members of the School Committee, one member of the Finance Committee, and three other citizens of the Town or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the School Committee) April 11, 1955 VOTED: That the Town Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to appoint a committee of seven persons for the purpose of making a survey of the need for major repairs or additions to the Senior High School and the West Junior High School; said committee to con- sist of the Superintendent of Schools, two members of the School Committee, one member of the Finance Committee and three other citizens of the Town. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Moderator to appoint a Committee of Nine to study the condition and capacity of the Senior Hi,gh School and West Junior High School buildings; said committee to consist of one Selectman, three Finance Committee members, two School Committee members, and three other citizens of the Town; or take any other action relating thereto. (Request of the Board of Selectmen) April 11, 1955 On motion of Miles P. Robinson, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 3, Section 29 of the present By-Laws of the Town by adduig in the first paragraph of said section, in the first line, after the word "Town", the following words: "except members of the Fire Department and Police Department, who shall be subject to the provisions of Section 30 hereof, and", so that this paragraph shall read as follows: "All permanent or regular employees of the Town except mem- bers of the Fire Department and Police Department, who shall be sub- ject to the provisions of Section 30 hereof, and except employees of the School Department and Public Libraries who are not permanent or regular Civil Service employees, shall be entitled to sick leave, at the 47 rate of 15 working days per year cumulative to 90 working days in ac- cordance.with the following:" and by further amending said Chapter by adding at the end thereof a new Section 30 as follows: Section 30—All permanent members of -the Fire Department and Police Department of the Town shall be entitled to such sick leave as the Chief of such Department reasonably believes to be necessary and proper under the circumstances. (Request of Joseph F. McCarthy and others) April 11, 1955 On motion of Maurice Carney, duly seconded, is was VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 268, Section 17a of the Acts and Resolves of 1952 which reads as follows:— Be it enacted, etc., as follows: Chapter 147 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 17 the following section:—Section 17A. If any police officer of a city or town is required to work on January first, February twenty-second, April nineteenth, May thirtieth, July fourth, the first Monday of September, October twelfth, November eleventh, Thanksgiv- ing day or Christmas day, or the day following when any of the five days first mentioned, or October twelfth, November eleventh or Christ- mas day, occurs on Sunday, he shall be given an additional day off, or, if such additional day off cannot be given because of personnel shortage or other cause, he shall be entitled to an additional day's pay; provided, that, in the case of a police officer who works five or more days a week, and whose regular day off falls on any of the aforementioned holidays except when such holiday occurs on Saturday, an additional day shall be allowed, or payment in lieu of one day shall be allowed. This section shall take effect in a city having a Plan E charter when accepted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the city council, and in the case of other cities by vote of the city council, subject to the provisions of its charter, and in a town by a majority vote at an annual town meeting. (Request of Richard T. Bartley and others) April 4, 1955 On motion of Maurice R. Carney, duly seconded, it was VOTED: That the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 268, Sec. 17A of the Acts and Resolves of 1952 which reads as follows: Chapter 147 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 17 the following section:—Section 17A. If any police officer of a city or town is required to work on Jalnuary first, February twenty-second, April nineteenth, May thirtieth, July fourth, the first Monday of September, October twelfth, November eleventh, Thanksgiv- ing day or Christmas day, or the day following when any of the five days fir-st mentioned, or October twelfth, November eleventh or Christ- mas day, occurs on Sunday, he shall be given an additional day off, or, if such additional day off cannot be given because of personnel shortage or other cause, he shall be entitled to an additional day's pay; provided, that, in.the case of a police officer who works five or more days a week, and whose regular day off falls on aaly of the aforementioned holidays except when such holiday occurs on Saturday, an additional day shall be allowed, or payment in lieu of one day shall be allowed. This section 48 shall take effect in a city having a Plan E charter when accepted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the city council, and in the case of other cities by vote of the city council, subject .to the provisions of its charter, and in a town by a majority vote at an annual town meeting. April 11, 1955 Action: Motion of Miles P. Robinson to reconsider Article 40, was defeated. ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chap. 640, Acts of 1953, which reads as follows: Be it enacted as follows: Chap. 48 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Sec. 57 the following section:—See. 57A. If any permanent member of the fire fighting force or fire alarm division of a fire department of a city or town is required to serve a tour of duty during the twenty- four hour period commencing at eight o'clock in the morning of Jan. 1st, Feb. 22nd, Apr. 19th, May 30th, July 4th, the first Monday of Sep- tember, Oct. 12th, Nov. 11th, Thanksgiving day or Christmas day, or the day following when any of the five days first mentioned or Oct. 12th, Nov. 11th or Christmas day, occurs on Sunday, he shall be given an additional day off, or, if such additional day off cannot be given be- cause of personnel shortage or other cause, he shall be entitled to an additional day's pay; provided, that any such member who, through a rotation of shifts, works different days in successive weeks shall be granted, in each year in which the number of holidays falling on his regular days off is in excess of the number of holidays in such year fall- ing on Saturday, additional days off equal to the excess, and, if any such additional day off cannot be given because of personnel shortage or other cause, an additional day's pay shall be allowed in lieu thereof. This section shall take effect in a city having a Plan E charter when accepted by the affirmative vote of the majority of the city council, and in case of other cities by a vote of the city council, subject to the provisions of its charter, and In a town by a majority vote at the annual town meeting, but not otherwise. Approved July 2, 1953. provide the necessary funds therefore or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph F. McCarthy and others) April 4, 1955 VOTED: That the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 640 Acts of 1953, which reads as follows: Chap. 48 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserthig after Sec. 57 the following section:—Sec. 57A. If any permanent member of the fire fighting force or fire alarm division of a fire department of a City ar town is required to serve a tour of duty during, the twenty- four hour -period commencing at eight o'clock in the morning of Jan. 1st, Feb. 22nd, Apr. 19th, May 30th, July 4th, the first Monday of Sep- tember, Oct. 12th, Nov. 11th, Thanksgiving clay or Christmas day, or the day following when any of the five days first mentioned or Oct. 12th, Nov. 11th or Christmas day, occurs on Sunday, he shall be given an additional day off, or, if such additional day off cannot be given be- cause of personnel shortage or other cause, he shall be entitled to an additional day's -pay; provided, that any such member who, through a rotation of shifts, works different days in successive weeks shall be 49 granted, in each year in which -the number of holidays falling on his re.-War days off is in excess of the number of holidays in such year fall- ing on Saturday, additional days off equal to the excess, and, if any such additional day off cannot be given because of personnel shortage or other cause, an additional day's pay shall be allowed in lieu thereof. This section shall take effect in a city having a Plan E charter when accepted by the affirmative vote of the majority of the city council, aind in case of other dties by a vote of :the city council, subject to the provisions of its charter, and in a town by a majority vote ae the annual town meeting, but not otherwise. and that the sum of Eight thousand dollars ($8000.00) be appropriated and assessed on the polls and estates of the current year. ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11 of the present By-Laws of the Town by strikin; out of said Section 11 the following words and figures: Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd N4tni tr.um Year Year Year GRADE 6-D Patrolman $3,285 $3,410 $3,535 $3,660 Stenographer=Clerk (Male-Police) 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660 Wagon-man Clerk .... .... . . . . 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660 Chauffeur Mechanician . .... .. . . 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660 and inserting in place thereof, the following: GRADE 6-E Patrolman .. . . ....... . . . $3,425 $3,550 $3,675 $3,800 Stenographer-Clerk (Male-Police) 3,425 3,550 3,675 3,800 Wagon-man Clerk .... 3,425 3,550 3,675 3,800 Chauffeur Mechanician ........ . 3,425 3,550 3,675 3,800 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of John J. York and others April 4, 1955 On motion of Thomas J. Galligan, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) On motion of Richard Bartley, duly seconded, with 87 voting in favor and 52 opposed, it was VOTED: To reconsider Article 42. On motion of Richard Bartley, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To amend Chapter 10, Section 11, of the present existing By-Laws of the Town of Watertown by striking out of said Section 11, the following words and figures: GRADE 6-D Patrolman . . . . .. ..... . . $3,285 $3,410 $3,535 $3,660 Stenographer-Clerk (Male Police) 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660 Wagon-man Clerk ...... .. 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660 Chauffeur Mechanician ... . . . . . . 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660 and inserting in place thereof, the ,following: GRADE 6-E Patrolman . . . . .. ... ........ ... .. $3,425 $3,550 $3,675 $3,800 50 Stenographer-Clerk (Male-Police) 3,425 3,550 3,675 3,800 Wagon-man Clerk .... . . . . . . . 3,425 3,550 3,675 3,800 Chauffeur Mechanician .... .. .. . 3,425 3,550 3,675 3,800 ARTICLE 43. To see if the.Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11, of the present By-Laws of -the Town by striking out of said Section 111 the following words and figures: GRADE 8-B Police Sergeants . . . . . . . $3,490 $3,670 $3,850 $4,030 $4,160 and inserting in place thereof, the following GRADE 8-C Police Sergeants .. . . . $3,630 $3,810 $3,990 $4,170 $4,300 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of John J.York and others) April 4, 1955 On motion of Edward G. Seferian, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) On motion of Richard Bartley, on a voice vote, it was VOTED: To reconsider Article 48. On motion of Richard Bartley, it was VOTED: To amend Chapter 10, Section 11, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section 11, the following words and figures: GRADE 8B Police Sergeants $3,490 $3,670 $3,850 $4,030 $4,160 and inserting in place thereof, the following GRADE 8C Police Sergeants . . $3,630 $3,810 $3,993 $4,170 $4 300 ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section 11 the following words and figures: GRADE 9 Police Lieutenant $3,640 $3,940 $4,240 $4,540 $4,600 and inserting in place thereof, the following: GRADE 9-A Police Lieutenant $3,780 $4,080 $4,380 $4,680 $4,740 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of John J. York and others) April 4, 1955 On motion of Roy C. Papalia, duly seconded, with 92 voting in favor and 83 opposed, it was VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) On motion of Richard Bartley, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To reconsider Article 44. On motion of Richard Bartley, it was VOTED: To amend Chapter 10, Section 11, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section 11, the following words and figures: 51 Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 9 Police Lieutenant $3,640 $3,940 $4,240 $4,540 $4,600 and inserting in place thereof, the following: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 9-A Police Lieutenant $3,780 $4,080 $4,380 $4,680 $4,740 ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to amed the present existing by-laws of the inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X Section 11 by striking out the following words and figures: Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year 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 GRADE 8-A Mechanician-Fire Dept. ..... . .. 3,420 3,600 3,780 3,960 Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 8 Fire Lieutenant .. . . .... $3,490 $3,670 $3,850 $4,030 $4,160 Police Sergeants ... . . . . . 3,490 3,670 3,850 4,030 4,160 GRADE 9 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 GRADE 10 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 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 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: Maximum After After After After lat 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 6-D Fireman (Private) 3,646.35 3,785.10 3,923.85 4,062.60 Patrolman 3,646.35 3,785.10 3,923.85 4,062.60 Wagon-man Clerk 3,646.35 3,785.10 3,923.85 4,062.60 Fire Alarm Signal Operator ... ..... .. . 3,646.35 3,785.10 3,923.85 4,062.60 52 Chauffeur Mechanician 3,646.35 3,785.10 3,923.85 4,062.60 Stenographer Clerk (Male) (Police) 3,646.35 3,785.10 3,923.85 4,062.60 GRADE 8-A Mechanician—Fire Dept. . ....... . . . . . . 3,796.20 3,906.00 4,195.80 4,395.60 GRADE 8 Fire Lieutenants 3,873.90 4,073.70 4,273.50 4,473.30 4,617.60 Police Sergeants . .. . . 3,873.90 4,073.70 4,273.50 4,473.30 4,617.60 GRADE 9 Captain—Fire Dept. 4,040.40 4,373.40 4,706.40 5,039.40 5,106.00 Police Lieutenant 4,040.40 4,373.40 4,706.40 5,039.40 5,106.00 GRADE 10 Deputy Chief (Fire Dept.) ... 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,605.50 Police Captain .. . . .. 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,605.50 GRADE 11-A Chief (Fire Dept.) 5,272.50 5,605.50 5,938.50 6.271.50 6,438.00 Chief (Police Dept.) 5,272.50 5,605.50 5,938.50 6,271.50 6,438.00 or take any action relating thereto. (Request -of Joseph W. Burke and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) That a Committee of Nine; three mem- bers of the Advisory Board of Review as designated by said Board; three members of the Finance Committee as designated by said com- mittee; three employees of the Tourn to be appointed ,by Moderator, con- sider the question of the elimination of the Cost of Living Allowance and report to the Advisory Board of Review, the Selectmen, the Finance Committee and the School Committee before December 1, 1955. ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town Twill vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X, Section 4 by striking out the following words and figures: Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 2 Junior Clerk . . . . . .... . . .... . . 1,800.00 1,900.00 2,000.00 2,100.00 Junior Clerk-Typist 1,800.00 1,900.00 2,000.00 2,100.00 Junior Clerk-Stenographer . . . 1,800.00 1,900.00 2,000.00 2,100.00 Clerk-Cashier . . .. .. .. . . . ...... 1,800.00 1,900.00 2,000.00 2,100.00 GRADE 3-B Senior Clerk ..... . .. .. ... . ... 2,200.00 2,300.00 2,400.00 2,460.00 Senior Clerk-Typist . . . ... . . . . 2,200.00 2,300.00 2,400.00 2,460.00 Senior Clerk-Stenographer .... 2,200.00 2,300.00 2,400.00 2,460.00 Telephone Operator .. . ..... . . . 2,200.00 2,300.00 2,400.00 2,460.00 GRADE 4-A Permanent Assist. Registrar .. 2,560.00 2,660.00 2,760.00 2,820.00 GRADE 5 Principal Clerk . . . . ..... . . . . . 2,620.00 2,740.00 2,860.00 2,980.00 Principal Clerk-Typist 2,620.00 2,740.00 2,860.00 2,980.00 Principal Clerk-Stenographer 2,620.00 2,740.00 2,860.00 2,980.00 53 Confidential Secretary to Selectmen . ............ . .. . . 2,620.00 2,740.00 2,860.00 2,980.00 Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 10 Purchasing Agent ... 4,000.00 4,300.00 4,600.00 4,900.00 5,050.00 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 2 Junior Clerk ........ . . . .. . . . 2,109.00 2,220.00 2,331.00 2,442.00 Junior Clerk-Typist . ...... .. . 2,109.00 2,220.00 2,331.00 2,442.00 Junior Clerk-Stenographer .. . 2,109.00 2,220.00 2,331.00 2,442.00 Clerk-Cashier . .. . .... . ........ 2,109.00 2,220.00 2,331.00 2,442.00 GRADE 3-B Senior Clerk .. . . . ... . . ....... . 2,442.00 2,553.00 2,664.00 2,730.60 Senior Clerk-Typist . ....... •• 2,442.00 2,553.00 2,664.00 2,730.60 Senior Clerk-Stenographer ... 2,442.00 2,553.00 2,664.00 2,730.60 Telephone Operator . . ........ 2,442.00 2,553.00 2,664.00 2,730.60 Senior Clerk-Typist-Billing machine operator . . . . . .. ... 2,442.00 2,553.00 2,664.00 2,730.60 Transcribing machine operator 2,442.00 2,553.00 2,664.00 2,730.60 GRADE 4-A Permanent Assistant Registrar 2,841.60 2,952.60 3,063.60 3,130.20 GRADE 5 Principal Clerk 2,908.20 3,041.40 3,174.60 3,307.80 Principal Clerk-Typist . . . . . . 2,908.20 3,041.40 3,174.60 3,307.80 Principal Clerk-Stenographer . . 2,908.20 3,041.40 3,174.60 3,307.80 Confidential Secretary to Selectmen .... . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 2,908.20 3,041.40 3,174.60 3,307.80 Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 10 Purchasing Agent . . . . 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,605.50 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X, Section 6 by striking out the following words and figures: Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 2 Institution House Worker ...... . . .... 1,700.00 1,800.00 1,900.00 2,000.00 2,100.00 Matron-Infirmary ... 1,700.00 1,800.00 1,900.00 2,000.00 2,100.00 54 Janitress . . . . . ....... . 1,700.00 1,800.00 1,900.00 2,000.00 2,100.00 GRADE 5 Junior Building Custodian . . ... . . . . . 2,620.00 2,740.00 2,860.00 2,980.00 GRADE 6 Senior Building Custodian ...... . . . . 2,860.00 2,980.00 3,100.00 3,220.00 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: Standard Basic Salary Intermediate Range Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 2 Institution House Worker . . . . . . . ..... 1,887.00 1,998.00 2,109.00 2,220.00 2,331.00 Matron-Infirmary ... 1,887.00 1,998.00 2,109.00 2,220.00 2,331.00 Janitress .. . ... . .... .. 1,887.00 1,998.00 2,109.00 2,220.00 2,331.00 GRADE 5 Junior Building Custodian . . . . ... . . . 2,908.20 3,041.40 3,174.60 3,307.80 GRADE 6 Senior Building Custodian ... . . .... 3,174.60 3,307.80 3,441.00 3,574.20 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing by-laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter 10, section 9 by striking out the following words and figures: Ma%imum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 3 Keeper Infirmary .. . . ... 1,780 1,900 2,020 2,140 2,260 GRADE 3-A Hygienist .. . . ...... . ...... 1,880 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360 GRADE 6-A Social Worker .. ..... . . . 2,580 2,760 2,940 3,120 3,300 GRADE 8 Health Inspector . . . . .... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 GRADE 9 Principal Social Work Supervisor ... . . . . . . . . . 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600 GRADE 10 Commissioner of Veteran's Service .. . .. 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050 GRADE 11 Health Officer ... .... . . . 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500 Welfare Agent ... ....... 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: 55 GRADE 3 Keeper Infirmary . . . . 1,195.00 2,109.00 2,242.20 2,315.40 2,508.60 GRADE 3-A Hygienist . ... . . . .. ... 2,086.80 2,220.00 2,353.20 2,486.40 2,619.60 GRADE 6 Public Health Nurse. . 3,041.40 3,174.60 3,307.80 3,441.00 3,574.20 GRADE 7 Social Worker ... . ... 3,196.80 3,396.60 3,596.40 3,796.20 3,996.00 GRADE 8 Health Inspector .... 3,574.20 3,774.00 3,973.80 4,173.60 4,373.40 GRADE 9 Principal Social Work Supervisor ......... 3,774.00 4,107.00 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 GRADE 10 Comm. of Veteran's Service ... . ..... .... 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,605.50 GRADE 11 Health Officer ....... 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,772.00 6,105.00 Welfare Agent ...... 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,772.00 6,105.00 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X, Section 7 by striking out the following words and figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 3 Library Assistant . . .. 1,780.00 1,900.00 2,020.00 2,140.00 2,260.00 GRADE 4 Sub-Professional Library Technician 2,240.00 2,360.00 2,480.00 2,600.00 2,720.00 Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 5-A 1st Asst. Circulation Department, Main Library. . 2,720.00 2,840.00 2,960.00 3,080.00 1st Asst. Circulation Dept. East Branch ...... . . . .. . . . . 2,720.00 2,840.00 2,960.00 3,080.00 1st Asst. Children's Dept. . . . . 2,720.00 2,840.00 2,960.00 3,080.00 North Branch Children's Librarian 2,720.00 2,840.00 2,960.00 3,080.00 East Branch Asst. (Work with juniors) . .. .. . . 2,720.00 2,840.00 2,960.00 3,080.00 Maximum After After After After lot 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 6-B Junior Dept. Heads North Branch Librarian ..... . . . 2,820.00 2,940.00 3,060.00 3,180.00 3,300.00 5a West Branch Librarian 2,820.00 2,940.00 3,060.00 3,180.00 3,300.00 East Branch Asst. Librarian 2,820.00 2,940.00 3,060.00 3,180.00 3,300.00 East Branch Children's Librarian 2,820.00 2,940.00 3,060.00 3,180.00 3,300.00 Assistant Catalog Librarian . . . . . . . . . . 2,820.00 2,940.00 3,060.00 3,180.00 3,300.00 GRADE 7 Senior Dept. Beads East Branch Librarian 2,880.00 3,060.00 3,240.00 3,420.00 3,600.00 Supervisor Work with Children 2,880.00 3,060.00 3,240.00 3,420.00 3,600.00 Catalog Librarian ... 2,880.00 3,060.00 3,240.00 3,420.00 3,600.00 Circulation Librarian 2,880.00 3,060.00 3,240.00 3,420.00 3,600.00 Reference Librarian 2,880.00 3,060.00 3,240.00 3,420.00 3,600.00 GRADED Assistant Librarian 3,400.00 3,700.00 4,000.00 4,300.00 4,600.00 GRADE 11 Librarian (Chief) .. 4,300.00 4,600.00 4,9W.00 5,200.00 5,500.00 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 401 lfinimum Year Year Year Yen r GRADE 3 Library Assistant . . . . 1,975.80 2,109.00 2,242.20 2,375.40 2,508.60 GRADE 4 Sub-Professional Library Teclulician . 2.486.40 2,619.60 2,752.80 2,886.00 3,019.20 GRADE 5-A Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year Ist Asst. Circulation Dept., Main Library .. . ..... 3,019.20 3,152.40 3,285.60 3,418.80 1st Asst. Circulation Dept., East Branch . . . . . . ... 3,019.20 3,152.40 3,285.60 3 418.80 1st Asst. Children's Dept. . . ... 3,019.20 3,152.40 3,285.60 3,418.80 North Branch Children's , Librarian 3,019.20 3,152.40 3,285.60 3,418.80 East Branch Asst. (Work with Juniors) 3,019.20 3,152.40 3,235.60 3,418.80 Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 6-B Junior Dept. Heads North Branch Librarian 3,130.20 3,263.40 3,396.60 3,529.80 3,663.00 West Branch Librarian 3,130.20 3,263.40 3,396.60 3,529.80 3,663.00 East Branch Assistant Librarian 3,130.20 3,263.40 3,396.60 3,529.80 3,663.00 East Branch Children's Librarian . . ..... . . . 3,130.20 3,263.40 3,396.60 3,529.80 3,663.00 Assistant Catalog Librarian . . ..... . . . 3,130.20 3,263.40 3,396.60 3,529.80 3,663.00 57 GRADE 7 Senior Dept. Heads East Branch Librarian . . . . .... 3,196.80 3,396.60 3,596.40 3,796.20 3,996.00 Supervisor Work with Children ...... . .. . . 3,196.80 3,396.60 3,596.40 3,796.20 3.996.00 Catalog Librarian ... 3,196.80 3,396.60 3,596.40 3,796.20 3,996.00 Circulation Librarian 3,196.80 3,396.60 3,596.40 3,796.20 3.996.00 Reference Librarian . . 3,196.80 3,396.60 3,596.40 3,796.20 3,996.00 GRADE 9 Assistant Librarian .. 3,774.00. 4,107.00 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 GRADE 11 Librarian (Chief) ... . 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,772.00 6,105.00 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X, Section 5 by striking out the following words and figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Diinimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 8 Forestry Foreman . .. 3,220.00 3,400.00 3,580.00 3,760.00 3,940.00 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3:1i 4th Minimum Year Year Yc::r Year GRADE 8 Forestry Foreman ... 3,574.20 3,774.00 3,973.80 4,173.60 4,373.40 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X, Section 10 by striking out the following words and figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 6 Water Meter Inspector . . 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 3.220 GRADE 7-A Inspector of Wire Maintenance 2,980 3,160 3,340 3,520 3,700 GRADE 8 2nd Asst. Superintendent Poles & Wires .. ..... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 58 Cemetery Superintendent 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 Foreman, Working Carpenter ... 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 Supt. of Parks and Recreation 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 GRADE 9 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 GRADE 10 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 Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation . . . ... . 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050 GRADE 11 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 GRADE 11-B Superintendent of Highway Department 4,800 5,100 5,400 5,700 6,000 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 6 Water Meter Inspector . ... . . ... . 3,041.40 3,174.60 3,307.80 3,441.00 3,574.20 GRADE 7-A Inspector of Wire Maintenance .... . .. 3,307.80 3,507.60 3,707.40 3,907.20 4,107.00 GRADE 8 Cemetery Supt. . . . . .. 3,574.20 3,774.00 3,973.80 4,173.60 4,373.40 Foreman Working C21:penter .. 3,574.20 3,774.00 3,973.80 4,173.60 4,373.40 Sealer of Weights & Measures .... . . . . . 3,574.20 3,774.00 3,973.80 4,173.60 4,373.40 Supt. of Parks & Recreation . . 3,574.20 3,774.00 3,973.80 4,173.60 4,373.40 Water Registrar-Clerk to the Board of Water Comtissioners ... 3,574.20 3,774.00 3,973.80 4,173.60 4,373.40 GRADE 8-B Asst. Superintendent of Wires ........... 3,873.90 4,073.70 4,273.50 4,473.30 4,617.60 GRADE 9 Supervisor Foreman Highway Dept. .. .. 3,774.00 4,107.00 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.03 Asst. Supt. Water Dept. .... . ......... 3,774.00 4,107.00 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 GRADE 10 Asst. Supt. of 59 Highways . . . . . . . ... 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,605.50 Inspector of Buildings 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,605.50 Inspector of Plumbing & Sanitation ... ... 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,605.50 GRADE 11 Superintendent of Wires . . . .. . . ..... 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,772.00 6,105.00 Superintendent of Water Department 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,772.00 6,105.00 GRADE 11-B Superintendent of Highway Dept. 5,328.00 5,661.00 5,994.00 6,327.00 6,660.00 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others. March 21, 1955 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter 10, Section 8 by striking out the following words and figures: GRADE 5 Engineering Aid Grade 1 .... . ....... . . .. . . . . . . 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980 GRADE 6 Engineering Aid Grade 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220 GRADE 8 Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3 . . .... ........ 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 GRADE 9 Civil Engineer Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 3,400 3,700 4,000 4,300 4,600 GRADE 11 Town Engineer Grade 5 .... . . .... . . . . 4,30D 4,60D 4,900 5,200 5,500 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 5 Engineering Aid Grade 1 . . .. . . ... . . . . .... . . . 2,908.20 3,041.4D 3,174.69 3,307.80 GRADE 6 Engineering Aid Grade 2 . . ... . .... 3,041.40 3,174.60 3,307.80 3,441.00 3,574.20 GRADE 8 Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3 . . . . .. . .... 3,574.20 3,774.00 3,973.80 4,173.60 4,373.40 GRADE 9 Civil Engineer Grade 4 ... .. . . . . .. 3,774.OD 4,107.00 4,440.00 4,773.00 5,106.00 GRADE 11 Town Engineer Grade 5 . . . . ..... . . 4,773.00 5,106.00 5,439.00 5,772.00 6,105.00 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) 60 March 21, 1955 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X, Section 11A by striking out the following words and figures: HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULES Group A—Laborer (unskilled) .. . . . . . . Hourly Rate $1.43 per hour Group B—Laborer (skilled) Hourly Rate $1.48 per hour Motor Equipment Operator Grade 1 Hourly Rate $1.48 per hour Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 .... .. . ..... Hourly Rate $1.48 per hour Painter Hourly Rate $1.48 per hour Group C—Construction Handyman Park Dept. .... Hourly Rate $1.53 per hour Motor Equipment Operator Grade 3 . .... . .. ... Hourly Rate $1.53 per hour Tree Climber ...... ... Hourly Rate $1.53 per hour Tree Surgeon Hourly Rate $1.53 per hour Group D—Blacksmith ... Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Carpenter . . ... . . . . .. Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Foreman (Highway Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Foreman (Park Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Mason ............ Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Motor Equipment Repairman ........ Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Painter ((Skilled) Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Storekeeper . . Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Timekeeper ...... Hourly Rate $1.63 -per hour Water Service Working Foreman . .... Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Water Service Maintenance Craftsman (Water Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Working Foreman (Cemetery) ... . . . . Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Working Foreman (i�ainter) Hourly Rate $1.63 per hour Group E—Cement Finisher Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Shovel Onerator .... . . Hourly Rate $1.68 per hour Group F—Water Meter Repadr Foreman Hourly Rate $1.83 per hour Group G—Motor Equipment Main. Foreman Hourly Rate $1.96 ,per hour Water Construction Foreman Hourly Rate $1.96 per hour and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULES Group A—Laborer (unskilled) .. .. .. Hourly Rate $1.59 per hour Group B—Laborer (skilled) Hourly Rate $1.64 per hour 61 Motor Equipment Operator Grade 1 . .... Hourly Rate $1.64 per hour Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 ... . ...... . Hourly Rate $1.64 per hour Painter . .. . . . . ..... . ... Hourly Rate $1.64 per hour Garage Man Hourly Rate $1.64 per hour Group C—Construction Handyman Park Dept. Hourly Rate $1.70 per hour Motor Equipment Operator Grade 3 .. . . ..... .. Hourly Rate $1.70 per hour Tree Climber ...... . ... Hourly Rate $1.70 per hour Tree Surgeon Hourly Rate $1.70 per hour Group D—Blacksmith Hourly Rate $1.81 per hour Carpenter . . . ... . . .. ... Hourly Rate $1.81 per hour Mason ..... . .. Hourly Rate $1.81 per hour Motor Equipment Repairman ... . .... Hourly Rate $1.81 per hour Painter (skilled) . . . .. . Hourly Rate $1.81 per hour Storekeeper ... . . . ... .. Hourly Rate $1.81 per hour Timekeeper . ......... . Hourly Rate $1.81 per hour Water system Maintenance Craftsman (Water Dept.) Hourly Rate $1.81 per hour Group F.—Cement Finisher Hourly Rate $1.86 per hour Shovel Operator . . . ... Hourly Rate $1.86 per hour Foreman (Highway Dept.) . .... . . . . Hourly Rate $1.86 per hour Foreman (Park Dept.). Hourly Rate $1.86 per hour Water Service Working Foreman ...... . . . . . Hourly Rate $1.86 per hour Working Foreman (Cemetery) ... .. . . . Hourly Rate $1.86 rer hour Working Foreman (Painter) ....... . . . Hourly Rate $1.86 per hour Group F—Water Meter Repair Foreman Hourly Rate $2.03 per hour Group G—Motor Equipment Main. Foreman . . . . Hourly Rate $2.18 per hour Water Construction Foreman . ...... . . Hourly Rate $2.18 per hour or take shy action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: (Unanimously) To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 10, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section 10 the following words and figures: GRADE 8 Foreman Working Carpenter .. .. . . .... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 and inserting in place thereof, the following: GRADE 8C Foreman Working Carpenter . . .... . .. . . 3,640 3,820 4,000 4,180 4,360 62 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Charles J. Shutt and others) April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: That the Town amend Chapter 10, Section 10, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section 10, the following words and figures: GRADE 8 Foreman Working Carpenter .. ... 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 and inserting in place thereof, the following: GRADE 8C Foreman Working Carpenter 3,640 3,820 4,000 4,180 4.360 ARTICLE 55. 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 in Section 8 under Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 11 the following words and figures: GRADE 8 Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3 . . ... . . . .... $3,220 $3,400 $3,580 $3,760 $3,940 GRADE 9 Civil Engineer Grade 4 .. . . . . . . $3,400 $3,700 $4,000 $4,300 $4,600 GRADE 11 Town Engineer Grade 5 $4,300 $4,600 $4,900 $5,200 $5,500 and insert in said Section 8 in place of Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 11 the following words and figures: GRADE 9 Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3 .. . . . . . . .... $3,400 $3,700 $4,000 $4,300 $4,600 GRADE 10 Civil Engineer Grade 4 . .. . . . . . . .... $4,000 $4,300 $4,600 $4,900 $5,050 GRADE 11-A Town Engineer Grade 5 .... . .. . $4,750 $5,050 $5,350 $5,650 $5,800 or take any acton relating thereto. (Request of Henry McGann and others) April 4, 1955 On motion of Miss Beverly Ellis, duly seconded, it was VOTED: That Chapter 10, 'Section 8 of the present existing By- Laws of the Town be and are hereby amended by striking out in Section 8 under Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 11 the following words and figures: GRADE 8 Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3 . . .. . .. . . .. . $3,220 $3,400 $3,580 $3,760 $3,940 GRADE 9 Civil Engineer Grade 4 .. . . . . . . . .... . $3,400 $3,700 $4,000 $4,300 $4,600 63 GRADE 11 Town Engineer Grade 5 $4,300 $4,600 $4,900 $5,200 $5,500 and inserting in Said Section 8 in place of Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 11, the following words and figures: GRADE 9 Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3 .. . . . . . . . . .... $3,400 $3,700 $4,000 $4,300 $4,600 GRADE 10 Civil Engineer Grade 4 .. ... . . . . . .... $4,000 $4,300 $4,600 $4,900 $5,050 GRADE 11-A Town Engineer Grade 5 .... . . . . . .... . $4,750 $5,050 $5,350 $5,650 $5,800 ARTICLE 56. 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 7-A the following words and figures: GRADE 7-A Inspector of Wire Maintenance . . . . ..... 2,980 3,160 3,340 3,520 3,700 and insert in said Section 10, the following words and figures: GRADE 8-A Inspector of Wire Maintenance .... . .... 3,240 3,420 3,600 3,780 3,960 or take any action relating thereto. (Requests of Edward A. Stadtman and others) April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) With 111 voting in favor, and 77 opposed it was VOTED: To amend Chapter 10 of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by striking out of said Section 10 under Grade 7-A the following words and figures: GRADE 7-A Inspector of Wire Maintenance . .. . . . ... 2,980 3,160 3,340 3,520 3,700 and insert in said Section 10, the following words and figures: GRADE 8-A Inspector of Wire Maintenance .. .. . . ... 3,240 3,420 3,600 3,780 3,9G0 ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 9 of the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Water- town by striking out of Grade 8 in said Section 9 the following words and figures: Health Inspector . . .. . . . . $3,220 $3,400 $3,580 $3,760 $3,940 and inserting in said Section 9 under Grade 9 as follows: Health Inspector . . .... .. $3,400 $3,700 $4,000 $4,300 $4,600 appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to pay the salary for the year 1955 of such Health Inspector in accordance with said new salary range, direct how said money shall be raised or take any action 64 relating thereto. (Request of the Board of Health) April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) On motion of John Meehan, duly seconded, it was VOTED: That Chapter 10, Section 9 of the present existing By- Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown be and hereby are amended by sriking out of Grade 8 in said Section 9 the following words and figures: Health Inspector . .. . . . . $3,220 $3,400 $3,580 $3,760 $3,940 and insertin.7 in said Section 9 under Grade 9 as follows: Health Inspector . . .... . $3,400 $3,700 $4,000 $4,300 $4,E00 ARTICLE 58. To see if the town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 9 of the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Water- town by striking out Grade 6 in said Section 9 the following words and figures: Public Health Nurse . . . . $2,740 $2,860 $2,980 $3,100 $3,220 and inserting in said Section 9 a. new Grade as follows: GRADE 6-C Public Health Nurse . . . . $2,980 $3,100 $3,220 $3,340 $3,460 appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to pay the salary for the year 1955 of such Public Health Nurse in accordance with said new salary range, direct how said money shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Board of Health) April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) On motion of John Whyte, duly seconded, it was VOTED: That Chapter 10, Section 9 of the present existing By- Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown be and hereby are amended by striking out of Grade 6 in said Section 9 the following words and figures: Public Health Nurse . . . . $2,740 $2,860 $2,980 $3,100 $3,220 and inserting in said Section 9 a new Grade as follows: GRADE 6-C Public Health Nurse . . . . $2,980 $3,100 $3,220 $3,340 $3,460 ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 4 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the folowing words and figures: .liar:lmum Aster After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 2-A Junior Clerk . . . . . ....... . . . . . .. 1,800 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 2,100 Clerk-Cashier 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 GRADE 3-B Senior Clerk . . . . . . . . .. ....... . .. 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460 Senior Clerk-Typist . .. . .. . . . .... 2,200 :1,300 2,400 2,460 65 Senior Clerk-Stenographer . . . ... 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460 Telephone Operator . . ....... . . .. 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460 GRADE 4-A Permanent Assistant Registrar . . 2,560 2,660 2,760 2,820 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 Seleotmen 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 3-A Junior Clerk 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360 Junior Clerk-Typist .. 2,000 2,120 2,240 2.360 Junior Clerk-Stenographer . . . ... 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360 Clerk-Cashier 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360 GRADE 4 Senior CIerk . .... . . . 2,360 2,480 2,600 2.720 Senior Clerk-Typist ... . . . ... .. 2,360 2,480 2.600 2.720 Senior Clerk-Stenographer . . . . .. 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720 Telephone Operator 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720 GRADE 5-A Permanent Assistant Registrar . . 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080 GRADE 6 Principal Clerk .. . . . .. 2,860 2,980 3.100 3.220 Principal Clerk-Typist 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220 Principal Clerk-Stenographer 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220 Confidential Secretary to Selectmen ..... . . . . . . 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Alice H. Farnham and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. March 28, 1955 On motion of William Oates, duly seconded, with 106 voting in favor and 96 opposed, it was VOTED: To reconsider Article 59, On motion of William Oates: duly seconded, a roll call vote was taken, with 116 voting in favor and 101 opposed, and it was VOTED: That Chapter 10, Section 4 of the present existing By- Laws of the Town, as most recently amended by Town Meeting under Article 14, on March 21, 1955, be and are hereby amended by striking out in Section 4 under Grade 2-A, Grade 3-B, Grade 4-A and Grade 5 the following words and figures: Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 2 Junior Clerk . . . ... . . .... . . 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 66 Junior Clerk-Typist . . ..... 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 Junior Clerk-Stenographer . . .... 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 Clerk-Cashier . .. .. 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 GRADE 3-B 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 GRADE 4-A Permanent Assistant Registrar . . 2,560 2,660 2,760 2,820 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 inserting in said section 4 in place of Grade 2, Grade 3-B, Grade 4-A and Grade 5 the following words and figures: Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 3-A Junior Clerk .. . 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360 Junior Clerk-Typist .. . . . ..... .. 2,000 2,120 2.240 2,360 Junior Clerk-Stenographer . . . . .. 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360 Clerk-Cashier ... ...... . . .. .... .. 2,000 2,120 2,240 2,360 GRADE 4 Senior Clerk . .... . .. . .. . .... . 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720 Senior Clerk-Typist ... . .. ..... 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720 Senior Clerk-Stenographer .. . . . . 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720 Telephone Operator ........ . . . 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720 GRADE 5-A Permanent Assistant Registrar . . 2,720 2,840 2,960 3,080 GRADE 6 Principal Clerk . .. 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220 Principal Clerk-Typist 2,860 2,960 3,100 3,220 Principal Clerk-Stenographer 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220 Confidential Secretary .to Selectmen ..... ... . .. 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220 ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Lanus of the Inhabitants of Watertown in that part of Chapter 3, Section 28 thereof, termed "vacation by-law" by striking out in clause (a) (b) and (c) the following words: (a) fifteen (b) fifteen, and twenty-five (c) twenty-five and inserting in place thereof in said Chapter II"I, Section 28 the following words: (a) ten (b) ten, and twenty (e) twenty so that said Part of such section as amended will read as follows: (a) Employees who have been regularly employed by the Town for a period of not less than 30 weeks in the aggregate during a calendar year and not more than ten years may be granted by the head of 67 each department a total annual vacation period which will not ex- ceed two weeks, without loss of pay. (b) Employees who have been regularly employed by the Town for a period of not less than ten years nor more than twenty years may be granted by the head of each department a total annual vacation period which will not exceed three weeks, without loss of pay. (c) Employees who have been regularly employed by the Town for a period of not less than twenty years may be granted by the head of each department a total annual vacation period which will not exceed four weeks, without loss of pay. (d) "Head of each department" shall mean the elected officers charged by law with the responsibility of supervising each department or such person within the department as shall be designated by said elected officers. The said vacation periods may be granted at such time or times during each calendar year as the head of each department may de- termine will cause the least interference with the performance of the regular work of the Town. A person shall be deemed to be regularly employed, within the meaning of this By-Law, if he has actually worked for the Town for Thirty (30) weeks in the aggregate during a calendar year, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) April 11, 1955. On motion of Maurice Carney, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabi- tants of Watertown in that p art of Chaper 3, Section 28 thereof, termed 4vaca•tion by-law" by strking out in clause (a) (b) and (c) the following words: (a) fifteen (b) fifteen, and twenty-five (c) twenty-five and inserting in place thereof in said Chapter III, Section 28 the following words: (a) ten (b) ten, and twenty (c) twenty so that said Part of such section as amended will read as follows: (a) Employees who have been regularly employed by the Town for a period of not less than 30 weeks in the aggregate during a calendar year and not more than ten years may be granted by the head of each department a total annual vacation period which will not ex- ceed two weeks, without loss of pay. (b) Employees who have been regularly employed by the Town for a period of not less than ten years nor more than twenty years may be granted by the head of each department a total annual vacation period which will not exceed three weeks, without loss of pay. (c) Employees who have been regularly employed by the Town for a period of not less -than twenty years may be granted by the head of each department a total annual vacation period which will not exceed four weeks, without loss of pay. (d) "Head of each department" shall mean the elected officers charged by law with the responsibility of supervising each department or 68 such person within the department as shall be designated by said elected officers. The said vacation periods may be granted at such time or times during each calendar year as the head of each department may de- termine will cause the least interference with the performance of the regular work of the Town. A person shall be deemed to be regularly employed, within the meaning of this By-Law, if he has actually worked for the Torn for Thirty (30) weeks in the aggregate during a calendar year, said amendment to be effective as of January 1, 1956. ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of Watertown in Chapter X, Section 11A thereof by adding at the end the following: An employee who has received official title classification or classi- fications as provided in Chapter X Sections 2, 3, and 11A, shall there- after receive not less than the hourly rate of pay provided for the highest title classification attained by him. An employee performing work of a classification or grade higher than his official title classification shall receive the hourly rate of pay provided for such higher classification, or grade, while performing such work. An employee shall not be reduced in official title classification or grade except after proper hearing duly had, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) April 11, 1955 On motion of Robert Plunkett, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To amend the present existing By-Laws of Watertown in Chapter 10, Section 11A thereof by adding at the end the following: An employee who has received official title classification or classi- fications as provided in Chapter X Sections 2, 3, and 11A, shall there- after receive not less than the hourly rate of pay provided for the highest title classification attained by him. An employee performing work of a classification or grade higher than his official .title classification shall receive the hourly rate of pay provided for such higher classification, or grade, while performing such work. An employee shall mot be a•educed in official title classification or grade except after proper hearing duly had, ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X, Section 15 by striking out in line 2 the following words: "composed of nine members" and inserting in place thereof the following words: "composed of ten members" and by striking out in line 5 the following words: "one of whom shall be a Town employee" and inserting in place thereof the following words: "two of whom shall be Town employees, one of whom shall be of those employees classified under Chapter X, section 11-A." or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) April 11. 1955 On motion of Robert Plunkett, duly seconded, it was 69 VOTED: To amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter 10, Section 15, by striking out in line 2 the following words: "composed of nine members" and inserting in place thereof the following words: "composed of ten members" and by striking out in line 5 the following words: "one of whom shall be a Town employee" and inserting in place thereof the following words: "two of whom shall be Town employees, one of whom shall be of those employees classified under Chapter X, section 11-A." ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X thereof by repealing and striking out sections 16, 17 and 18, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph W. Burke and others) March 21, 1955 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will amend Chapter 10, Section 7 of the present By-Laws of the Town to create a new classification entitled "Young Adults' Librarian" under grade 6-B thereof by adding under said grade 6-B the following: Young Adults' Librarian 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Watertown Free Pub- lic Library) April 11, 1955 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3) VOTED: That Chapter 10, Section 7 of the present existing By- Laws of the Town be and hereby are amended to create a new class- ification thereunder entitled "Young Adults' Librarian" under Grade 6-B thereof by adding to Grade 6-B the following: Young Adults' Librarian 2,820 2,940 3,060 3,180 3,300 ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 7 of the present existing By-Laws of the Town by adding at the end of said Section 7 the following words: Initial employment in the library service in any of the professional positions or classifications included in this section may be at rates above the minimum rate shown, when, in the judgment of the Trustees of the Free Public Library prior experience and training justifies such rate, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Trustees of the Water- town Free Public Libraries) April 11, 1955 On motion of Charles Burke, duly seconded, it was VOTED: That Chapter 10, Section 7 of the present existing By- Laws of the Town be and hereby are amended by adding at the end of said Section 7 the following words: Initial employment in the library service in any of the professional positions or classifications included in this section may be at rates above the minimum rate shown, when, in the judgment of -the Trustees of the Free Public Library prior experience and training justifies such rate, ARTICLE 66. To hear the report of the Committee of Citizens to Study the Advisability of Combining the Offices of Town Collector of 70 Taxes and Town Treasurer, which Committee was appointed by the Selectmen, to act upon the recommendations, if any, which said Com- mittee may make, or take any other action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) April 11, 1955 On motion of Thomas J. Galligan, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To accept verbal report of Judge Wilfred J. Paquet, who told of discussions of the committee at two meetings. He explained the complications involved, including special legislation that would be re- quired. April 11, 1955 VOTED: Final adjournment at 11:45 P.M. there being no further business to come before the meeting. ATTEST: GEORGE B. WELLMAN Town Clerk 71 WATERTOWN FINANCE COM51ITTEE MILES P. ROBINSON, Chairman 20 Fayette Street WAtertown 4-6577 GEORGE E. SLA=. , Vice-Chairman 41 Union Street WAtertown 4-3693 HELEN F. REGAN, Secretary 92 Palfrey Street WAtertown 4-2929 Terms Expiring in 1955 JACOB S. ARONSON 47 Fairview Avenue STERLING R. CARRINGTON 11 Stoneleigh Road WILLIAM MARTIN 99 Evans Street JAMES C. MENTON 49 Fitchburg Street JOSEPH NATALE 66 Nichols Avenue AUGUSTIN R. PAPALIA 28 Dewey Street GEORGE E. SLAMIN 41 Union Street Terms Expiring in 1956 JOHN F. COLLINS 144 Lovell Road CHARLES C. FLORA 40 Marion Road LESLIE MUMFORD 48 Emerson Road FRED PUGLIESE 96 Putnam Street HELEN F. REGAN 92 Palfrey Street DANIEL B. REID 116 Standish Road CHARLES L. SHELDON 311 School Street Terms Expiring in 1957 FRANCIS J. CAREY 22 Lovell Road AIRS. ELLEN LINEHAN 52 Pearl Street THOMAS F. MEGAN 215 Common Street DOMENICO RAIMONDO 434 Mt. Auburn Street MILES P. ROBINSON 20 Fayette Street PHILIP R. GUIDREY 176 North Beacon Street PETER TOOMASIAN 248 Common Street 72 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE To the Citizens of Watertown: This year your Finance Committee was confronted with Budget requests which totaled $276,236.00 more than the amounts appropriated by the Town Meeting in 1954. Another disturbing fact was the size of our Excess and Deficiency account which was only $396,000.00 on January 1, 1955. It has been the practice to transfer approximately one half of this account each year to reduce taxes. Accordingly we should not take more than $200,000.00 from the account this year which, being $90,000.00 less than last year's transfer, will require an addition of a like amount to the Tax Levy. The Committee has thoroughly investigated the request of each department and has eliminated every item which It feels can, with- out detriment, be postponed to a later date. The recommendations, if concurred in by the Town Meeting, should result in a Tax Rate of approximately $52.00. (This figure subject to variation in the net amount which is received from the State.) It is recommended that the Town Meeting bear in mind that any additions or deductions to the proposed budget will be reflected In the Tax Rate by the amount of one dollar for each $70,000.0 so Involved. The Cost of Living Allowance will be voted on as a separate Item but estimates for each major department are shown in parentheses to give the voters a more accurate indication of the total amounts involved. Believing that the Tax Payers would like to know and have right to know the reasons for our ever-increasing Tax Rate, your Chairman has made some comparisons with the 1950 expenditures and Tax Rate. 1950 was chosen because it was his first year as a member of this committee. In 1950 our rate was $42.00 but, since costs have increased ap- proximately 10% during the interval, it would be reasonable to expect the rate to be increased by a similar percentage and result in a .Tax Rate of $46.20. During this period Watertown's valuation has increased 7.5 millions or 12% and given us an increased revenue. If we had been able to limit our expenditures to an increase of 12% (because of growth) plus 10% Gbecause of increased costs) or a total of ap- proximately 22%, our 1955 Tax Rate would undoubtedly be no higher than $46.00. A comparison of our 1950 expenditures with the 1955 proposals as tabulated below clearly shows where excessive increases have occurred. (The Cost of Living Allowance has been applied in both cases.) 1950 1955 Increase General Administration $161,326.00 $196.895.00 $35,50.00 222% Protection of Persons and Property 679,961.00 854.960.00 274,999.05 47% Health ...... . . . . ... .. . ... .. 78,990.00 98,285.00 19,295.00 23% Highways ....... ... 635,701.00 721,524.00 85,823.00 13% Charities .. ... ..... .. .. 589J45.00 568,087.03 21,058.00 2% Schools and Libraries .... . . . 1,177,022.00 1,706;1111.00 529.089.00 45% Recreation .... .. .. 49,589.00 91,788.03 42,199.00 84% Public Enterprises .. . .... 1,16,209.00 •147,935.00 31,726.00 27% 73 Cemeteries .. . . . . . .. . .. 22,208.00 26,535.00 4,327.00 19% Debt and Interest ..... . ..... 54,000.00 145,500.00 91,500.00 165% East Junior High School ..... . 90,000.00 90,000.00 Total Increase ...... ... .. $1,183,460.00 This figure is $340,000.00 in excess of what might be referred to as a normal increase but, if we omit "Charities," which has actually decreased, this amount becomes $550,000.00. Schools: In 1950 the enrollment was 4934. The present enroll- ment is 5395. Protection of Persons and Property: Since 1950 the Police De- partment has been increased ,by nine members while the Fire Depart- ment has been increased by twenty-two members. Recommendations on articles in the warrant which involve an appropriation: Article 7. The sum of $5,000.00 is recommended to provide head- quarters for veterans organizations. Article 8. The sum of $250.00 is recommended to provide eye- glasses for certain school-children. Article 9. The sum of $4,000.00 is recommended for Memorial Day exercises. Article 10. The sum of $54.00 is recommended for drawing Tax Titles. Article 11. The sum of $7,770.00 is recommended to pay annuities to dependents of nine deceased employees. Article 12. The sum of $61,944.96 is recommended for Con- tributory Pension funds. Article 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. The Committee concurs with the recommendation of the Advisory Board of Review. Article 21. The sum of $320,000.00 is recommended for Cost of Living Allowance. Article 23. The sum of $209.65 is recommended to settle the claim of Joseph Baratta. Article 24, 25. The sum of $270.00 is recommended to settle the claim of Anthony LeConti. Article 26. Action should .be deferred until permission is obtained from the General Court. Article 27. The sum of $720.00 is recommended to settle claim of John J. Kelley. Article 28. The sum of $1,200.00 is recommended to settle claim of Anna Farese. Article 29. The sum of $101.00 is recommended for unpaid bills of the Workmen's Compensation Department although the Com- mittee has little sympathy for the Doctors whose delay in sending their bills had made this article necessary. Article 30. The sum of $500.00 is recommended for the observance of the 325th anniversary of -the settlement of Watertown. 74 Article 31, 32, 33. Money' for these articles has been provided in the budget. Article 34. The transfer of $6,200.00 is recommended to resurface roads in the Ridgelaiwn Cemetery. Article 36. The sum of $90,000.00 is recommended for East Junior High School Addition and Renovation. Article 39. Indefinite postponement is recommended. The Com- mittee feels that these cases should be taken ,care of as provided for in the existing By-laws. Article 40. Indefinite postponement is recommended. The neces- sity for holiday work has always been stressed by -the Firemen and Police when asking for a salary adjustment and was undoubtedly given full consideration when two increases were granted within the last two years. Article 42, 43, 44. Indefinite postponement is recommended. The Committee does not consider that any salary adjustments in these departments are warranted at this time. Article 45 through 53. These articles all pertain to the elimination of the Cost of Living Allowance. The Committee recommends indefinite postponemei%" as it feels that this is the wrong amproadh to the establishment of permanent salaries and will result in numerous inequities. Article 54 through 59. These articles all involve salary adjust- ments. No facts have been .presented to the Finance Committee which would impel them to disagree with the findings of the Advisory Board of Review. Indefinite postponement is recommended. Article 60. Indefinite postponement of this article is also recom- mended as the Tax Payers are being asked to grant vacation privileges which they themselves do not enjoy. Article 61. This article seeks to amend a By-law which, as fax as the Committee has been able to determine, is unfair to no one. Article 63. Adoption of this article would eliminate the Cost of Living Allowance for all Town Employees. The Committee does not favor the adoption of the articles by which this was inspired and consider that its adoption would be grossly unfair to the large number who are covered by article 17. Indefinite postponement is urgently recommended. Article 64. Adoption of this article is recommended as the Com- mittee agrees that creation of the position of "Young Adult's Librarian" Is advisable. Article 65. Indefinite postponement is recommended. Abuses of this privilege could become serious if some future Trustees of the Library were unscrupulous. Article 66. Since the ramifications of this article have not been explained to the Committee, it is unable to make any recommendation. The Chairman wishes to thank -the various Department Heads who have assisted in the preparation of the budget and express his gratitude to ,the other members of the Committee for their magnificent co-operation. Respectfully submitted, MILES P. 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Cd ". +� CL)y ul r7 rk. .xo x4-1 ol t 'c n , ca TA ' d O cc O O (UOti U CZ ccd O oCd- O � � . �� byy v a) a)Occ a) � O $. OtoCd O e CG HH-4 UO9axxw M zz [2g REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen for the year ending December 31, 1955, is herewith submitted to the citizens of Watertown. In March of this year, H. Herbert Applin did not seek re-election to the Board and was succeeded by Thomas J. Galligan of 15 Priest Road for a three year term. Also in March the new Board of Selectmen was organized resulting in the election of Edward G. Seferian (1954- 1957) as Chairman and Thomas J. Galligan (1955-1958) as Clerk. Reference is made to the Annual Town Report for more detailed reports from the various departments. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS The present debt of the Town is $1,645,000. The Town debt is represented by the projects listed below. 1. Veterans' Housip.g $ .180,0^�0 fZ1. Addition to [Phillips School and 686,000 Cunniff Elementary School 686,000 3. East Junior High :chcol 570,030 4. Library Addition 145.000 5. Field House 29,000 6. North End Fire House 35,000 Total $1,645,000 The tax rate for the year 1955 was set at $51.40, an increase of $2.40 from 1954. At this point it may be added that tax rates increased generally throughout the Commonwealth, with huge school building programs, higher costs of construction and increased administrative and personnel costs. Although the Watertown rate was increased by $2.40 in 1955, it may be noted that our rate is still lower than the average municipal rate in Massachusetts . In 1954 Watertown was visited by two disastrous hurricanes, Carol and Edna. The sum of $45,592.12 was spent by the Town during these emergencies. Of this amount, $43,377.13 was reimbursed by the Com- monwealth to the Town under special legislation which was hurriedly adopted by the General Court. Thus the Town's obligation for these emergencies amounted to only $2,214.99. Much credit for this substan- tial savings must be given to the Town Auditor and his department, which served as liason officer between the Commonwealth and the Town of Watertown. Voluminous records and transactions had to be checked and re-checked for accuracy before we received approval by the Hurricane Relief Board. It may be noted here that of the balance of $2,215.99 which the Town absorbed as its share of the ex- pense for hurricanes, approximately $1300 in bills are still awaiting approval by the Relief Board. , HOUSING AUTHORITY The Town realized the sum of $6,048.00 from project 200-1 in lieu of taxes, bringing the total sum of $28,225.76 to the Town treasury since the inception of this project. The Town also realized the sum of $2,160.00 from Unit 200-2 in lieu of taxes, making a total of $6,556.68 since its inception. 90 GRANT SCHOOL DISPOSITION At a joint meeting of the Housing Authority and the Board of Selectmen held on November 21, 1955, it was agreed that the matter of the Grant School and its continued -use as a Housing Project should be considered at the next Town Meeting. It is recommended that the present use of the Grant School be terminated on or before October 1, 1956, and that the tenants be relocated in the remaining housing units if they are eligible under present laws. POLICE DEPARTMENT No new men were added to the force during 1955. Three men were appointed from Military Substitute to permanent status and three men were appointed to fill vacancies as military substitutes. This was brought about by the retirement of three permanent men. A vacancy caused by retirement as Ambulance Driver, Motor Equip- ment Repairman and Utility man, was filled temporarily by the Board pending a Civil Service examination. For the year 1956 the Selectmen have approved the request of the Chief of the Department for six new -patrolmen, one additional ser- geant and one additional lieutenant. In the opinion of the Chief and the Selectmen, these additional men and officers are needed to establish our Police Department at maximum efficiency, and provide the neces- sary personnel for adequate police protection. A) TRAFPIC. We recommended that more men be added to the Traffic Department along with at least one more officer to cope with the constant problem of increasing traffic and preparation of court cases. These would be filled from men requested in 1956 budget. Also the Selectmen recommend purchase of a new ambulance to replace the obsolete one now in service. PIKE DEPARTMENT The Selectmen have recommended the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck to replace ladder =2, purchased in 1926, which has out- lived its usefulness. Another co.Tent reason for changing over to mechanical ladder apparatus is the fact that only a few men are needed to operate this, whereas many more men are needed to elevate the heavy, wooden ladders. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The Department of Public Works has approved the Board's request for Chapter 90 funds to complete the construction of Galen Street, or, in our discretion, on Pleasant Street and Warren Street. The Common- wealth pays 50 per cent of thecost. The Town and County shares are 25 per cent each. The east section of Galen Street from Galen Street bridge to Newton line was com!:feted during 1955. The following streets were constructed and accepted ,wy the Town in 1955 at a cost of $30,254.05 to be apportioned among the abutters under the Betterment Act. 1. Acton Street from Morton Street to Rosedale Road 2. Acton Street from Brandley Road to Bromfield Street 3. Chapman Street from Warren Street to Madison Avenue 4. Carey Avenue from Chapman Street to King Street 5. Edenfield Avenue from Bradshaw Street to part accepted in 1953 6. Hearn Street (South of Molloy Street) 7. Holt Street from Harrington Street to Belmont line 8. Lyons Street 91 A temporary Sealer of Weights and Measures was appointed by the Board to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of J. Frank Ahearn. A Civil Service examination has been called for by the Board to fill this position on a permanent basis. TOWN INFIRMARY During the year 1955 the Board voted to close the Town Infirmary located on Wilson Avenue and to board the inmates in private homes. This was brought about due to the fact that only seven inmates re- mained, at an annual cost to the Town of approximately $12,000. By boarding them elsewhere under our Welfare Program, the Federal gov- ernment would thereby contribute toward the cost of maintenance under their various categories of assistance, viz: Disability Assistance, Old Age Assistance, etc. Another important reason for this change was due to the strict state laws governing public and private infirmaries. To comply with these regulations would have cost the Town several thous- ands of dollars of remodeling costs. Where the number of occupants was reduced to seven, the lowest in the Infirmary's history, it was inad- visauble to continue its existence. An artjole in the 1956 Town Meeting Warrant concerns its dis- position. The Board voted in 1955 to ask the 1956 Town Meeting for a sum of $5,000 to be used for surveys and engineering data for a proposed incinerator to be built in Watertown at the East Watertown Dump. The Legislature passed a statute in 1955 allowing the Town of Water- town to build and own its own incinerator under a Watertown Incinera- tor Authority with the privilege of contracting for its use by other towns and pers-ons. There seems to be -little doubt that an incinerator Is needed in the very near future. This will be a step in that direction. In conjunction with this matter, and for its general value, the Board will ask the Town Meeting to create an Industrial Co:unission to be appointed by the Selectmen under a law recently amended. Industry has been to a great extent a major factor in keeping Watertown's tax rate comparatively low. We must try to attract more and better in- dustrial firms to locate :within our Town, keeping in mind our limited areas zoned for industrial use. It is the unanimous opinion of the Board that Ion—rang e planning is necessary regarding the proposed incinerator and the use of the land at the Town Dumps by new industry. The Industrial Commission and the question of the construction of an incinerator, with the resultant availability of approximately 25 acres of land for new industrial use, must be coordinated in any such long-range planning. Our future tax rates are contingent upon the wisdom of the Town Meeting Members and Town officials in adopting a wise plan. The Selectmen have already been the recipients of many and varied inquiries concerning the avail- ability of the land in the dump areas for sale to industries. This is a golden opportunity for the Town to realize substantial taxes from 25 acres of industrial construction and to create new job cpportunities for our citizens. The Board of Selectmen will continue its efforts to alleviate the everpresent problem of traffic in Watertown Square. It is hoped that the underpass and bridge-widening plan that was voted in the Legis- lature, and then lost due to the failure of passage of a state bond issue last year, will soon be realized. 92 PARKING METERS The question of parking meters to be located in our business areas has been discussed and the Town Meeting will be asked to give the Selectmen and Purchasing Agent authority to go ahead on this import- ant project. Another matter which the Board is urgently aware of is our drain- age and sewerage problem. Most of our underground pipes were in- stalled many, many years ago when the Town's needs for drainage and sewerage capacity were much smaller than today. In addition, the heavy rains falling during the recent hurricanes have taxed our pipe lines to the limit. The Board will ask the Town Meeting to act in this important matter with a view toward alleviating the sewer and drain problem. The Selectmen, after much deliberation and thought with town officials and officials of other cities and towns, are now of the opinion that the collections of garbage within the Town should be let out on contract. Cities and towns now doing so find not only that it costs less, but that they no longer have to cope with the problem of per- sonnel difficulties in the Highway Department charged with such duty. Cost figures and estimates ;brought to our attention corroborate the above. We are ready to ask the Town Meeting in 1956 if they agree, after presentation to them of such evidence, to authorize the collection of garbage by contract with independent collectors. In September of 1955, the Board appointed Mr. Robert J. Plunkett, Town Counsel, to succeed Hon. Earle S. Tyler, whose last appointment had expired. Also during 1955 Edmund J. O'Connell was appointed Confidential Clerk .to the Board of Selectmen -to succeed Robert C. Hagopian who was appointed Town Treasurer. TOWN'S 325TH ANNIVERSARY In September of this year the Town celebrated its 325th Anniver- sary as a town. Under the chairmanship of Col. Charles Abbott, a committee was formed to plan appropriate ceremonies for this anni- versary. A Special Town Meeting at Watertown High School was planned by the committee and was held in September. Chief speaker of the evening, was Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, Congresswoman, who spoke on the history of the Town. CONCLUSION The Board of Selectmen held regular meetings every Monday be- ginning at 2 p.m. Due to increased business and to the complex na- ture of modern government, many special meetings were called during the year to handle urgent and unexpected matters. In conco:usicn,, the Bard wishes to thank all dear'ment heads, elected officials, and boards for their fine cooperation during the year just ended. The Board also wishes to thank the many hundreds of employees of the Town for their faithful service. Respectfully submitted, Edward G. Seferian, Chairman Thomas J. Galligan, Clerk Roy C. Papalia 93 REPORT OF THE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT January 9, 1956 Edward G. Seferian, Chairman Board of Selectmen Town of 'Watertown Watertown 72, Mass. Dear Sir: Herewith is respectfully submitted the report of the Workmen' Compensation Department for the year 1955. The total number of accidents to employees and reported by the various Town Departments amounted to 94 and this was a decrease of 5 over the year 1954. The majority of these cases required first aid only. There was medical expense and disability in 9 of these cases. 'At the end of 1955 we are carrying 3 oases of which 2 we have had since early 1954. Below is a table of the nature of the accidents. Arms and wrist .. . .... .. .... .. . . .... . . ........ 5 Hands and fingers . . ........... . . ... . . . . . . ... 16 Head and neck . . .. . ....... . .. . . ...... . .. . .... 9 Back, shoulders and side ........... .. . . .. 26 Feet and legs .. ... .. . ............ . ..... . . .. ... 21 Eyes .. . . .... ....... .... . ...... . . ... .... 10 Miscellaneous . .... . ...... . ......... .. . ......... 7 As far as I can estimate the Department continued as usual but with less expense and compensation payments as in 1954. The most courteous and usuail cooperation was received from the Town Departments, Employees and Town Physician. Respectfully submitted, JOHN P. MEEHAN Agent REPORT OF THE «'IRE DEPARTMENT December 31, 1955 Honorable Board of Selectmen Watertown, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Annual Report of the Wire Department for the year ending December 31, 1955, is submitted herewith. INSPECTIONS One thousand two hundred and six (1206) permits for wiring and fixture installations and eight (8) Annual Permits for plant operations were issued during the year. Inspections and re-inspections occasioned by the issuance of these permits plus inspections of business properties and buildings to be reoccupied, resulted in approximately 5200 individual 94 calls. Receipts for permits in the amount of $643.00 has been paid to the Town Treasurer. MAINTENANCE The regular recurrent maintenance work of repairing, testing, oiling, cleaning and painting of our Fire Alarm, Police and Traffic light systems was performed. Also repairs on all Town owned equipment and buildings were made whenever we were able to do so. The supervision of street lighting was given much time and many corrections made to better our lighting conditions. Civil Defense sirens and control circuits were kept in peak shape. Decorative lighting was installed in Watertown Square and Coolidge Square for the Christmas season. NEW CONSTRUCTION A pedestrian-flasher traffic light system was installed at Common Street and Katherine Read and the traffic light system at School and Arsenal Streets was revamped to provide for a pedestrian period and also a control for the railroad Flagman. FIRE ALARM HEADQUARTERS This Division is on a 24 hour day basis and handled 153 alarms of fire from boxes pulled on the street, 61 alarms of fire received by tele- phone, 2019 alarms of fire received over Mutual Aid circuits, and 14 alarms of fire received over A. D. T. circuit. The following tests were made by operators: Mutual Aid 1875; Auxiliary Generator 104: Daily circuit tests 14,235. The operators also transmit No School Signals, admit officials into the Administration Building after hours and con- tact Wire Department personnel after hours for emergency work on Fire Alarm, Police or Traffic light breakdowns. 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 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT January 16, 1956 Honorable Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown, Mass. Gentlemen: The following is the Annual Report of the Purchasing Department. Prices in general gradually increased on most items, and prices will keep on increasing as all the factors entering into the basic prices has been and will keep increasing. 95 Foreign imports that were being bid in the nearby cities and towns did not present the problems expected and in some instances were completely withdrawn from the local markets. In November a new ruling from the Town Counsel effecting the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown was issued and this ruling will now effect the Purchasing Department, in that, bids, awards and close supervision of all general maintenance work are now included in the duties of the Purchasing Agent. I wish to express my appreciation to the Honorable Board of Select- men and the Heads of all the Town Departments for their cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. OATES Purchasing Agent REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS December 31, 1955 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 1955: The breakdown is as follows: NEW CONSTRUCTION No, of Est. Permits Cost Residential 73 $ 609,500.00 Non-Residential 32 410,490.00 $ 1,019,990.00 EXTENSIONS & ALTERATIONS Residential 71 $ 53,425.00 Non-Residential 39 400,250.00 $ 453,675.00 FEES COLLECTED Building, Razing & Moving Permits 241 $ 1,493.00 Sign Permits 282 141.00 Board of Appeal Applications 46 460.00 $ 2,094.00 96 NUMBER OIL' DWELLING UNITS One Family Residence 67 Two Family Residence 6 No. of Units New Construction 79 No. of Units Conversions 14 RAZING PERMITS Two—Two family units Three—Stores Eight — Garages Thirteen—Miscellanccus Buildings MOVING PERMITS One—Residence CONDEMNATIONS None SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS Routine inspections were made of numerous signs. One application was filed for erection of a billboard, but has not yet been processed. PLACES OF ASSEMBLY Routine -and annual inspections were made in nearly all places of assembly for the purpose of inspecting emergency lights and capacity. The lights in most places were found in good condition. Access could not be had in some ha113. LODGING HOUSES Inspections were made of lodging houses where applications were filed for license to operate same. All were round in good condition. ZONING BY-LAWS Complaints -in this field were numerous, similar to past years, but there were no prosecutions. ELEVATORS Annual inspections of many elevators were made throughout the Town, and records of same forwarded to the Department of Public Safety. BOARD OF APPEALS There were filed with this Depsxtment 46 applications for variances or special permits. CONCLUSION This office wishes to express its appreciation to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and to the heads of other departments for their cooperation, also to the Town Counsel for his legal assistance and cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted MAURICE F. WHITE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS 97 REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 20, 1955 Honorable Board of .Selectmen Administration Building Watertown 72, Mass. Gentlemen: The following report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Year 1955 is respectfully submitted. Sealing Fees $888.90 Adjusting Fees 5.50 Total $894.40 Total Not Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned SCALES Scales over 10,000 lbs. 0 11 1 0 Scales 5000 to 10,000 lbs. 4 7 0 0 Scales 103 to 5000 lbs. 27 136 5 2 Scales under 100 lbs. 41 287 2 9 WEIGHTS Avoirdupois 29 281 0 6 Apothecary 9 244 0 23 Metric 3 69 0 4 Troy 0 2 0 0 CAPACITY MEASURES Liquid Measures 1 gal. or under 0 74 0 11 Liquid Measures over 1 ,-al. 0 1 0 0 Dry Measures 0 0 0 0 AUTOMATIC MEASURING DEVICES Meters inlet one inch or less Gasoline Meters 15 182 10 1 Oil and Grease Meters 0 82 7 0 METERS INLET more than one inch Vehicle Tank Meters 3 48 0 0 Bulk Storage Meters 3 10 0 0 PUMPS—KEROSENE—OIL—GREASE Stops on Pumps 0 19 0 0 LINEAR MEASURES Yard Sticks 0 26 0 5 Cloth Measuring Devices 0 15 0 0 Taxi Meters 0 30 0 4 TOTALS 134 1524 25 65 98 TRIAL WEIGIIINGS Total Number Incorrect Tested Correct Under Over Coal in Paper Bags 114 98 0 16 Coal in Transit 3 0 0 3 Dry Commodities 295 287 2 6 Fruit and Vegetables 587 533 9 45 Meats and Provisions 527 490 10 27 Butter 52 50 0 2 Bread 296 282 3 11 TOTALS 1874 1740 24 110 INSPECTIONS Coke In Papar 11 Kindling Wood in Paper 55 Pedlars Licenses 30 Coal Certificates 2 Milk Jars 60 Marking of Bread 296 Marking of Food Packages 1527 Marking of Coal in Paper 61 Paper 'Cartons 19 Junk Scales 4 Ice Scales 3 Pedlars Scales 10 Oil Jars 567 Miscellaneous Inspections 32 Ice Cream Cans 27 TOTAL NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS 2704 TESTS Retests of Gasoline Devices 10 Retests of Milk Jars 16 Retests of Oil Jars 7 Retests of Paper Cartons 9 Miscellaneous Tests 0 Cream Jars 8 TOTAL TESTS 50 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, GEORGE H. WILLIAMS, Acting SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 99 REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. January 6, 1956 Gentlemen: In compliance with the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown I submit herewith the annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 11955, together with an estimate of the Fire Department's budget requirements for the year 1956, also recommendaions which in my opinion are necessary for the efficient operation of the Fire Depart- ment. The membership of the Fire Department at the close of the year ending December 31, 1955 was as follows: One (1) Chief; three (3) Deputy Chiefs; three (3) Captains; six (6) Lieutenants; one (1) Mech- anician; seventy four (74) Privates for a -total of eighty eight (88) members of the Fire Department. The total number of alarms for the year was 1057, an increase of 169 over the previous year. In addition the Fire Department assisted the Police Department responding to 261 calls with the Police ambulance. Fire alarms were as follows: 221 bell alarms; 836 still alarms. There were 66 false alarms, an increase of 19 false alarms over the previous year. A brief report on fire loss, values and insurance is as follows: Values Losses Insurance Ins. Paid Buildings $ 815,000.00 $ 68,764.18 $520,000.00 $64,564.18 Contents 439,102.00 52,033.15 470,300.00 16,486.15 Total $1,254,102.00 $120,797.33 $990,300.00 $81,050.33 SALARIES I recommer.d that the Salary schedule as submitted to the Salary and Wage Board of Review be approved and that the matter be sub- mitted as requested to the Town Meeting members at the annual Town Meeting for their consideration. ADDITIONAL OFFICERS I recommend the appointment of three additional officers, namely Lieutenants to correct a condition which exists in our department. At the present time we have -twelve platoon officers as follows: Three Deputy Chiefs; three Captains; six Lieutenants. The twelve officers are assigned to cover three fire stations having four Engine companies, two Ladder companies, one Rescue, one Auxiliary pump, as well as special assignments on three platoons on a 24 'hour basis. Together with time Doff for vacations, sickness and extra duty there are numerous times when our officer coverage is depleted far below a minimum and additional officers are necessary in order to co-ordinate, expedite and execute the numerous and diversified dutis that the Fire Department is required to perform. I urge the appointment of three Lieuenants. ADDITIONAL MEN I recommend the appointment of Six additional Firefighters. The fundamental requirements for an efficient Fire Department are adequate manpower with sufficient officers. I can state with confident assurance that the Waterown Fire Deparment has neither sufficient manpower nor officers. 100 Although the Fire Department personnel has increased over the past twenty years, the increase has been off-set by reduced hours and increased vacations which ,gives the departmnt an actual working force "on duty"about-the same in proportion as it was 20 years ago, and when we consider the services rendered by this department have increased 200 per cent over the past 20 years it is obvious that additional man- power is not only desirable but urgently required. I urge serious con- sideration of this request. CONTINGENT The cost of maintaining the Fire Department consists of numerous factors, among some of which are the following: Three lire stations; ten active motor vehicles; eighty eight department members with oc- cupancy of buildings on a twenty four hour basis, as well as to keep in repair and replace the tools, equipment and supplies that are necessary in conducting the department's business. The anticipated costs and -distribution of Contingent budget is as follows: Maintenance of Buildings (Utilities, supplies, repairs, etc.) $8,300. Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment (Repairs, replacements) 2,000. Maintenance of Motors (Repairs, replacements, parts) 3,100. Office and Incidentals 1,600. $15,000. I recommend that $15,000. be appropriated for Contingent expense. HOSE Our present inventory shows a serious shortage of Hose. Plans should be made to bring our hose supply up to needed requirements. I recommend that $3500. be appropriated to purchase new Hose. UNIFORMS In order -to provide minimum uniform equipment that will be required for 1956 consisting of trousers, blouse overcoat, rubber boots— long and short, night hitch, helmets, etc., I recommend that the sum Of $4000. be appropriated. RADIO AND ALTERNATOR In order that we may continue our practice of equipping our mobile units with two-way Radio, it is recommended that this installation be made in Ladder No. 1 which will also require an Alterrnator. I, therefore, recommend an appropriation of $985. fo Radio and Alternator. ROOM EQUIPMENT I recommend that $500. be appropriated to provided needed room equipment. PAINTING AND REPAIRS I recommend that $500. be appropriated for Painting and Repairs. TIRES Tires on Ladder No. 1, Engine No. 1, Engine No. 4, Rescue car and Utility truck show excessive wear and must be replaced. I recommend that $500 be appropriated for this purpose. ?ZEPAM,S AND REPLACEMENT OF OIL BURNERS The Oil Burners at Station No. 1 and Station No. 2 require con- siderable repairs and replacements. I reconvaend that $550. be appro- priated fo: same. 101 AERIAL 'LADDER As stated for the past several years Ladder No. 2, a city service Ladder Truck, should be replaced immediately. Ladder No. 2, purchased in 1926, has outgrown its usefulness and has broken down on numerous occasions both going to and returning from fires. My report in 1955 contained the following information which I feel gives an accurate word picture which I repeat: Ladder No. 2 is a city service Ladder Truck purchased in 1926. It has two-wheel brakes and might beconsidered as antiquated and to have outgrown its usefulness in the fire service, as well as being unsafe to be driven on the highways. The longest ladder that it is possible to carry on Ladder No. 2 is a 55 ft. hand operated extension ladder. In order to place -this ladder in position it requires a minimum of seven men, the entire crew of Station No. 2 consisting of Ladder No. 2 and Engine No. 2, and this only under the best of conditions. With a high wind blowing or with snow and ice covering the ground with soft earth foundation, trees and overhead wires, automobiles and other impediments and obstacles, it would re- quire more than seven men in numerous locations and in some instances impossible to use or operate from a ground extension ladder. If members of the Fire Department were engaged at a serious fire and it was necessary to use a 55 ft. or a 45 ft. hand raised extension ladder it would necessitate members of the Fire Department forsaking other important and necessary duties such as ventilating, controlling and extinguishing operations, thereby slowing down essential and im- portant evolutions which would upset and interfere with general fire fighting strategy. At times the Fire Department is required to perform varied and complicated maneuvers in Madder operations and have been a distinc i, disadvantage when an aerial ladder was not available. An aerial ladder is so constructed that it may be operated and placed in position by one man. It is one of the most valuable pieces of fire ap- paratus in life saving as well as in other important Fire Department functions such as access to objectives, ventilation, use as a water tower In extinguishing and protecting exposures and using the extension ladder in performing the services of several ladders in certain operations, thus expediting the speed of operation and reducing the difficmlties and attendant injuries which sometimes accompany such evolutions. In order that the Fire Department may provide the citizens of Watertown with the fullest and most complete protection possible and to enable the members of the Fire Department to discharge their duties In the speediest and most efficient mariner which is so important and necessary in modern fire fighting,I recommend that Ladder No. 2, an old fashioned city service Ladder Truck outmoded and in service for 30 years, be replaced with a modern Aerial Ladder and that $33,000. be appropriated therefor. This valuable Ladder Truck is urgently needed and required to provide the life saving facilities .that cannot be provided in any other manner, .and to increase in a large measure the efficiency and effective- ness of your Fire Department in the field of fire control, fire extinguish- ment and life saving operations. I urge serious consideration of this recommendation. 102 DEPUTY CHIEFS CAR In order for Deputy Chiefs to conduct their duties more efficiently and effectively in covering fires and other emergencies, as well as daily .periodic in pections of stations, records and the numerous other details that require supervision, a Deputy Chiefs car would be a medium through which It would be possible to assign more duties than is possible at the present time. I recommend that $1875. be appropriated to purchase a Deputy Chiefs car. MEDICAL EXPENSE Medical expenses cannot be anticipated with any degree of accuracy, however from past experiences it is my opinion that this accout will require $2000. I recommend that $2000. be appropriated for Medical expenses, as at the present time two members of the department are hospitalized and it is anticipated their hospitalization and other medical expenses will be considerable. LIFE SAVING BOAT The present boat used for life saving purposes has developed con- siderable leaks and is in poor condition. This boat, although not often used, is an important part of our equipment and has in the past ren- dered valuable service. I recommend that $223. be appropriated to re- place the present life saving boat. UNPAID BILLS Due to an insufficient amount in the Medical account and Captains salary account I recommend an appropriation to defray the following expenses: Medical account $352.00; Captains salary account $103.91. I recommend that $455.91 be appropriated for Unpaid Bills. IN MEMORIAM James E. Flanagan, a veteran of World War I and II, appointed to the Fire Department Jul. 1, 1923, retired on disability Feb. 21, 1952, died Jan. 22, 1955. John J. O Leary, a veteran of World 'War 1, appointed to the Fire Department May 10, 1928, retired on disability April 8, 1942, died December 3, 1955. The members of the Fire Department extend their deepest sympathy to the families of James E. Flanagan and John J. O'Leary, who as mem- bers of the Fire Department, served their town faithfully and well. CONCLUSION I take this opportunity to extend my thanks to the members of the Board of Selectmen for their cooperation accorded to the Fire Department. I also extend my thanks to the Finance Committee for their fair and impartial consideration accorded -to the Fire Department. I also extend my thanks to the Department heads and the members of the various town departments for their cooperation so cheerfully given to the Fire Department. To the members of the Fire Department I take this opportunity to publicly commend you for the loyal service that you have rendered to me and to the citizens of Watertown. You have discharged your duties with all the attendant responsibilities in a manner that has been a credit to the important service you represent. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM C. McELROY Chief Fire Department 103 School Department SCHOOL COAUVIITrEE AGNES FLYNN, CHAIRMAN Term expires 1956 ALICE M. McFARLAND, SECRETARY Term expires 1958 EVELYN M. McGOWAN Term expires 1956 RICHARD H. MEEHAN Term expires 1957 MARTIN V. TOMASSIAN Term expires 1957 VINCENT H. O'CONNELL Term expires 1958 JOSEPH ZENO Term expires 1958 FRANCIS A. KELLY Superintendent of Schools THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1955 104 To the Citizens of WatertoNtm: The School Committee wishes to bring to the attention of the citizens of Watertown the accompanying report of the Superintendent of Schools which is presented as the Annual Report of the School Department. Each committee member has been most faifthful in attendance at meetings and has given willingly of his time in the consideration of the problems brought before the School Committee. For this service I am most grateful and wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation. Your committee has endeavored to carry out its responsibilities in a fair and impartial manner having in mind the welfare of the children and the wise and economical expenditure of the funds ap- propriated for school purposes. I wish to express my appreciation to the administrators and the entire personnel of the department for the cooperation which they have given to the School Committee throughout the past year. AGNES J. FLYNN Chairman REPORT OF TM SUPERINTENDENT To the Chairman and Members of the Watertown School Committee: I have the honor to submit herewith my seventeenth annual report of the schools of Watertown, which is the seventy-fifth in a series of annual reports of the Superintendent of the Watertown Public Schools. SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Oil Burners The Senior High, East Junior, Browne, Cunniff, Lowell and Phillips Schools are now heated by oil. The West Junior High School will be completed this summer. Plans call for a steam line from this build- ing to the Marshall Spring School. With adequate controls this will insure automatic heat in both buildings. Engineering authorities assure us that this will result in lower operational costs as well as a saving in manpower. Boiler replacements will probably -be neces- sary at the Hosmer School when this building is converted next year. The remaining two schools, the Parker and Coolidge. will be converted the following two years. Painting In our schedule, interiors are painted every eight years and exteriors every four. One complete cycle has been made. This year the interior and exterior of the Lowell School will be painted. There will also be some miscellaneous work in several buildings. Pointing and Waterproofing As a result of prolonged periods of rain it has been necessary to do more waterproofing than in past years. Parts of the High School and Browne were completed last year. This year another part of the High School and Parker will be .pointed and waterproofed. 105 Lighting The East, West, Cunniff, Coolidge, Hosmer, and part of the Phillips Schools have complete fluorescent lighting. This means a minimum of thirty foot candles in all classrooms. The Parker and ten rooms in the High School will be converted this summer. Roofing For the greater part our school roofs are in good condition. Bonded twenty year roofs have been used in all replacements. This year it will be necessary to replace the original main high school roof. Plumbing and Heating The antiquated toilet facilities of the Coolidge, Marshall Spring, East Junior and Parker Schools have been replaced with modern sanitary facilities. A modern tiled shower room has recently been installed at the Senior High School. For the greater part our heating plants are in a good operative and efficient condition. INTiscella,neous The cafeterias of the West Junior and Senior High Schools have been completely redecorated and refinished. Improvements are neces- sary in bath kitchens at these schools and will probably be taken care of by the building committee. Site improvements have been made at every building. Additional work remains at the West Junior High, Browne and Coolidge Schools. Provisions are always made for safety and fire prevention. The Department of Public Safety, the Watertown Fire Department, and the Insurance Company inspectors all have reported favorably on our housekeeping and general conditions. There are no major projects scheduled this year at either the High School or West Junior High School which might be effected by the Survey Committee. Considering their age our buildings as a whole are in a most satisfactory condition. On the other hand, we cannot compare a thirty year old building with the modern school plant. We must also recognize the fact that our Watertown School Buildings are in reality community buildings and rightly receive much use from the general public. Sufficient sums of money must be appropriated for adequate maintenance and our buildings must be staffed with sufficient custodial workers. ELEMENTARY REVIEW COURSE The Watertown School Department sponsored an in-service train- ing program for elementary teachers during the past year. The course was voluntary and sixty-eight teachers registered for the course. It is interesting to note that the same number completed all requirements and received cmedit. Lectures were given by our Watertown personnel as well as professors from Harvard, Boston College, Northeastern, Boston University and the State Department of Education. The course was well received by the teachers and evoked favorable comment from many sources. The following is a resume of the program. 106 WATERTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ELENU24TARY SCHOOL REVIEW Coordinator Thomas F. O'Brien Assistant Superintendent of Schools Coordinating Committee: Miss Howard, Sec-Treas.; Miss Timper; Mr. Striley; Miss Weldon. Eligibility: An elementary teacher in the Watertown School Depart- ment. Place: Whitehill Hall (unless notified to the contrary) Time: 2:15 PM. to 4:00 P.M. (recess at 3:10 P.M.) Fee: Five dollars—Payable to Miss Howard, Phillips School on or before 1st lecture. Requirements for credit: 1. Present for minimum of thirteen sessions. 2. Submit seven hundred fifty word pa43er on any topic pertinent to lectures. Due at fourteenth lecture. 3. Submit in brief form a practical elementary school problem or question related to the lectures. This is due at the beginning of lecture twelve. A panel composed of in-service lecturers and panelists will discuss these problems at the fourteenth lecture. Credit: This course has been approved both by the School Committee and the Evaluation Council. Three credits will be given to all who complete requirements. LECTURE 1 September 26, 1955 Opening remarks Francis A. Kelly, Superintendent of Schools Outline, purpose and Thomas F. O'Brien, Asst. Supt. of Schools requirements of course "Home and School Relations" Thomas A. Blake, Principal—Watertown High School LECTURE 2 October 3, 1955 "Home and School Relations" (cunt.) Panel Mrs. Arthur Hotch Parent State P.T.A. John Degnan Teacher President,Watertown Teachers Asso. Miss Timper Principal Watertown School Department Miss Whelan Teacher Watertown School Department MODERATOR—Thomas F. O'Brien LECTURE 3 October 10, 1955 "The Teacher A Member of the Staff" Miss Mildred March, Principal—Lecturer Newton School Department 107 LECTURE 4 October 17, 1955 The Administrative Aspects Harold Striley, Principal, Wat. School Dept. of Reading Lecture and Demonstration Miss Elizabeth Cusick, Reading Supervisor Watertown School Department LECTURES October 24, 1955 "Reading In The Curriculum" (cont.) Dr. Mary Austin—Harvard University LECTURE 6 October 31, 1955 "Elementary School Measurement" Dr. William Kavaraceus—Boston University LECTURE 7 November 7, 1955 "Use And Interpretation of Tests as Related to Watertown" Edward Colbert—Director, Guidance and Measurement Watertown School Department LECTURE 8 November 14, 1955 "Recent Trends In Elementary Guidance" Lecture—Discussion—Forum Edward Colbert LECTURE 9 November 21, 1955 "The Value and Uses of Audio-Visual Aids at the Elementary School Level" John Kelley—Director, Audio-Visual Aids Watertown School Department LECTURE 10 November 28, 1955 "Pupil Accounting" Marking, Promotion, records, registers, etc. Panel and Forum—Joseph Andrews, Clifton Felton, Ernest Mannino, Joseph Murphy, Edmund Bond—Elementary Principals, Watertown School Department MODERATOR—Thomas F. O'Brien LECTURE 11 December 5, 1955 "The Fine Arts" Lecture and Discussion Arthur Perkins Director of Art Watertown School Department George Chase Director of Music 'Watertown School Department 103 LECTURE 12 December 12, -1955 "Health at the Elementary Level" Habits, examination of eyes and ears, demonstration posture, disease restrictions, etc. Miss Marjorie Beverly, R.N. Mrs. Dorothy Cook, R.N. Mrs. Martha Smith, R.N. Watertown School Department Prof. Marie Andrews, Boston College School of Nursing, "Polio" LECTURE 13 January 9, 1956 "School Law" Dr. William O'Keefe—Boston College Law School Organization, tenure, teacher rights, corporal punishment and general laws and cases applicable to teachers. LECTURE 14 January 16, 1956 "General Review of Course" Panel as described in No. 3 of requirements LECTURE 15 January 23, 1956 "The Role of The Elementary School Teacher in a Democracy" Dr. Lester S. 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CO oo o ,� i:= o .. • . ..^ 4���v�3aa$xaaw�a 0 Ca 4Z cd oo cd ca Cd �x Cd Cd xPC! °tip 111 CURRICULUM COMIVI7immS The work of the curriculum committees which began a year ago will be completed by the close of school in June 1956. The committees are composed of members of the faculties of our several schools. The secondary schools are working under the guidance of a Policy Committee consisting of: Thomas A. Blake, Principal, Senior High School--Chairman Francis A. Kelly, Superintendent of Schools Edward B. Colbert, Director of Guidance & Measurements Francis X. Mooney, Principal, West Junior Hiah School Erald L. Sawyer, Principal, East Junior High School As a basis for the writing of the new curricula the following Programs of Studies have been approved by the Policy Committee. WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRAM OF STUDIES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE SEVEN English 5 Periods Spelling 2 Periods Mathematics 5 'Periods History 3 Periods Geography 3 Periods Art 2 Periods Music 2 Periods Industrial Arts or 2 Periods Home Economics Science 2 Periods Physical Educ. 2 Periods Health 1 Period Supervised Study 1 Period 30 Periods Penmanship to be taught as a function of all subjects. Students to be graded for Report Card purposes. Standard for each student to be established at opening of school each September. WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRAM OF STUDIES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE EIGHT Required Periods English 5 Spelling 2 Mathematics 5 History 4 Science 3 Physical Education 2 Art 2 Music 1 Supervised Study 2 112 Elective Subjects — Choose — Group I — II — III — or IV Group I Group 17 These subjects 1 & 2 alternate For FULL YEAR choice of 2 only at the HALF YEAR Home Economics or Industrial 1. Introduction to Foreign Arts Language Cooking 2. 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' OC�ivO .� � 0y 0z as �o 9.4 Cl2 114 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 Town departments, the parents and the citizens of Watertown for their continued support and service to the School Department. Lastly, I wish to thank the Chairman and other members of the School Committee for the helpful assistance which they have given to me during the past year. Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS A. KELLY Superintendent of Schools STATISTICAL DATA TABLE I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEM 3ER 31, 1955 Appropriated by Town Meeting $1,451,620.00 Expended 1,443,273.00 Balance 8,347.00 $1,451,620.00 Itemized Expenditures General Control 37,345.34 Instruction 1,119,362.21 Operation 120,990.26 Maintenance 69,882.48 Medical 13,767.92 Evening School 5,397.97 Trade School & Outside Tuition 8,707.03 New Equipment 3,977.96 Athletic Fund 61,099.92 Out of State Travel 384.69 $1,443,273.00 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 4,359.83 Non-Resident and Dept. of Public Welfare, Child Guardianship 3,117.05 7,476.88 B. State Reimbursement: General School Fund 139,003.88 Sight Saving Class 500.00 139,503.88 C. Miscellaneous Receipts Hall Rental 857.00 Telephone commissions, manual training, Lost 'books 390.61 1,247.61 $ 148,228.37 115 TABLE III GENERAL STATLSTTCL-�DECENIBER 1955 Number of School Buildings 11 Senior High School 1 Junior High Schools 2 Elementary Schools 8 Grand Men Women Total Total Principals: Senior High School 1 1 Junior High Schools 2 2 Elementary Schools 6 1 7 10 Directors: Industrial Arts 1 1 Guidance 1 1 Physical Education 1 1 Music 1 1 Art 1 1 Audio Visual Aids 1 1 Household Arts &Cafeterias 1 1 7 Supervisors: Physical Education .Girls) 1 1 Art 1 1 Remedial Reading 1 1 Speech Correction 1 1 Music 1 1 Adjustment Counselor 1 1 6 Special Teachers: Special Class 1 4 5 Speech Correction 2 2 Librarian 1 1 Sight-Saving Class 1 1 Physical Education (Elem.) 1 1 2 Manual Training 1 1 Band Master 1 1 Remedial Reading 2 2 15 Teachers: Senior High School 31 23 54 Junior High Schools 24 30 54 Elementary Schools 16 109 125 233 Home Instruction: Teacher (part-time) 2 2 2 General Control: Superintendent 1 1 Assistant Superintendent 1 1 Secretary 1 1 Assistant Secretaries 2 2 Attendance Supervisors 2 2 7 Secretaries: Senior High School 3 3 Junior High Schools 2 2 Elementary Schools 7 7 12 116 Miscellaneous: Nurses 3 3 Doctors (part-time) 3 3 6 Custodians and Janitresses 17 6 23 23 321 TABLE IV MEMBERSHIP IN-THE DAY SOHOOLS, BY GRADES OCTOBER 1, 1953, 1954, 1955 Elementary Schools 1953 1954 1955 Kindergarten 590 582 602 Special Class 28 32 52 Sight-Saving Class 5 8 9 Grade I 562 542 514 Grade 11 495 540 506 Grade III 394 495 501 Grade IV 432 391 469 Grade V 426 436 362 Grade VI 391 399 413 Total in Elementary Schools 3323 3425 3428 Junior High Schools Grade VII 361 385 383 Grade VIII 345 371 370 Grade IX 328 337 369 Special Class 11 Total in Junior High Schools 1045 1093 1122 Senior High School Grade X 293 325 319 Grade XI 323 282 311 Grade XII 282 300 259 Total in Senior High School 898 907 839 GRAND TOTAL 5266 5425 5439 TABLE V SUMMARY OF FOLLOW-UP SURVEY, GRADUATES OF WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1954 AS OF APRIL 1955 Part 1—Status of Graduates According to High School Course Followed Number According to High School Course Followed EMPLOYMENT College Business General I.A. Grand Per- Status Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Total cent Regularly employed 2 9 4 56 17 16 12 118 45. Attending school or college .. . . 37 33 2 10 12 9 3 106 40.4 Married . . .... . . . . — — — 1 — 1 — 2 .8 In military service 1 — 2 1 15 — 13 32 12.2 Wholly unemployed 2 — — — 2 — — 4 1.6 Total Number 117 Graduates Reporting in Survey 44 42 8 68 46 26 28 262 93.6 Total Number Graduates Enrolled 46 46 8 73 49 32 28 282 Percentage Graduates Reporting .. .... 95 91 100 93.1 93.8 81 100 93.6 Comments on Follow-up Survey, Class of '54 The following points in regard to the above follow-up summary are of interest and worth commenting on: 1. The percent of those "attending school or college" is the second largest we have had in the sixteen years in which these surveys have been conducted. The Class of '49 ex- ceeded the 40.0 percent by on percentage point. 2. The percentage of graduates attending degree granting col- leges is 26, or 61/ out of every ten seeking post-high school education. 3. There has been a decrease of 6.4 percent in the number "regularly employed" over the Class of '53. This is the smallest reporting "regularly employed" since the Class of '45. 4. The percentage "in military service" is about doubled what it was for the Class of '53. 5. The decrease in the number regularly employed is off set -by the increase in number attending school or college and in military service. 6. Of the 4 who reported being "wholly unemployed" 2 did not wish employment, 1 had a temporary lay-off, and 1 was ill and unable to work. TABLE VI KINDS OF EMPLOYMENT ENGAGED IN BY THOSE REGULARLY EMPLOYED, ACCORDING TO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE FOLLOWED AS OF APRIL 1955 (Follow-up Survey) HINDS OF College Business General I.A. Grand Per- EMPLOYMENT Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Total cent Clerical Occupations General Clerical 1 7 — 34 2 9 — 53 45.1 Bookkeeping — — 1 7 1 — — 9 7.6 Stenographic — 1 — 14 — — — 15 12.8 Sales and Service Occupations Sales clerks, cashiers 1 — — — 4 1 — 6 5.1 Stock and shipping 1 — — 1 — 2 3 7 5.9 Drivers .. .. . . . . — — — — 1 — 2 3 2.5 Dairy work . . — — — — — 1 — 1 .8 Manufacturing Occupations Production . .. . . .. — — 1 — 1 2 2 6 5.1 118 Technical Occupations Apprentice Trades 1 — — — 4 — 3 8 6.7 Const. work — — — — 2 — 1 3 2.5 Garage mechanic — — 1 — — — — 1 .8 Miscellaneous Occupations Hospital attendant, Beautician Landscaping (3), Mover . . ...... — — 1 — 2 — 1 6 5.1 Totals . ... .. 4 9 4 56 17 16 12 118 TABLE VII KINDS OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ATTENDED ACCORDING TO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE FOLLOWED AS OF APRILL 1955 (Follow-up Survey) High School Course Followed KIND OF College Business General I.A. Grand Per- INSTITUTION Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Total cent Part 1—Degree Granting Colleges Liberal Arts .. 8 8 — — — — — 16 15.1 Teacher Training — 8 1 1 3 3 — 16 15.1 Scientific 12 — — — — — — 12 11.4 Business Administration 5 — 1 — 4 — — 10 9.5 Pre-medical and dental 3 — — — — — — 3 2.8 Art — 2 — — 1 — — 3 2.8 Music — 3 — — — — — 3 2.8 Secretarial ... — 2 — — — — — 2 1.9 Pharmacy .... . 1 — — — — — — 1 .9 Sub-totals . . 29 23 2 1 8 3 — 66t 62.3 *These represent 26 percent of graduates in class Part 2--Other Schools and Colleges Secretarial . . . .. . . — 6 — 4 — — — 10 9.4 Junior Colleges . .. 4 2 — 3 — 1 — 10 9.4 Nurses Training .. — 1 — — — 4 — 5 4.8 Preparatory Schools . .. . . . 4 — — — 2 — — 6 5.7 Horticulture and Forestry . . . .... — — — — 1 — 1 2 1.9 Art .. . . .. . . . . . — — — 1 — — — 1 .9 Sales .. .... . . .. — — — 1 — — — 1 .9 TV and radio technician — — — — 1 — 1 2 1.9 119 Business machine operatory .. ... . — — — — — 1 — 1 .9 Hairtresser ... .. — 1 — — — — 1 2 1.9 Sub-totals . . . 8 10 0 9 4 6 3 40 37.7 Grand Totals . 37 33 2 10 12 9 3 106 100. "Represents percentage of those attenning school or college TABLE VIII SUMMARY OF THE PLACEMENT SERVICE (FULL-TI1VIE POSI- TIONS) OPERATED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1955 SHOWING WEEKLY EARNINGS Total weekly Kinds of Employment Boys Girls Total Earnings Clerical Occupations General Clerical .. . . ... . .... . . ... 4 36 40 $ 1613.90 Stenographic . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . — 16 16 698.18 Bookkeeping — 1 1 38.00 Sales and Service Occupations Sales clerks, cashiers . . . . ... . . . .. 4 — 4 202.40 Stock and shipping .. . . . . .. . . ... . 7 — 7 344.00 Technical Occupations Apprentice Trades . . .. ... . .. . . . . .. 1 — 1 45.00 Miscellaneous Gas station attendant and soda fountain work . . .. . . . . . . . . 1 1 2 77.00 Totals .. . .. . .. . . .. . . ...... 17 54 71 $ 1018.48 TABLE IX SUMMARY OF THE PLACEMENT SERVICE (PART-TIME POSI- TIONS) OPERATED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER, 31, 1955 SHOWING WEEKLY EARNINGS Total weekly Kinds of Employment Boys Girls Total Earnings Clerical Orcupations General Clerical 1 33 34 $ 426.25 Stenographic . .. . . . . .. ....... ... — 6 6 75.00 Bookkeeping . . . . . . .. . ........ . — 4 4 59.65 Sales and Service Occupations Sales clerks, cashiers . ........ ... 2 14 16 351.50 Delivery, truck drivers . . ... . . . . . 4 — 4 72.50 Stock and shipping .. . . . . . . ... . .. 16 — 16 253.00 Manufacturing Occupations Production 8 9 17 382.20 Stock and shipping . . .. .......... — 4 4 56.00 Technical Occupations Apprentice Trades — Miscellaneous Baby sitters, soda fountain and counter work, lawns, farm work, ushers, odd jobs . . ..... ..... .... 9 11 20 222.00 Totals 41 81 122 $ 1908.00 120 REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL Honorable Board of Selectmen January 21, 1956 Administration Building Watertown 72, Mass. Gentlemen: In accordance with the provisions of the By-laws of the Inhabi- tants of Watertown, I submit the following as the report of my tenure as Town Counsel from September 7, 1955 to the end of the year 1955. During the period from January 1, 1955 to September 7, 1955, Earle S. Tyler, Esquire held the office of Town Counsel, and handled the legal affairs of the Town. Upon my appointment as Town Counsel, Mr. Tyler turned over to me 146 cases then pending in his office pertaining to Town legal affairs. During the remainder of the year, I created 30 new cases, and during the same period closed out 47. There are now pending in the Superior Courts of the Common- wealth 28 cases in most of which the Town is named as defendant, in some the plaintiff, and in others the Town has been named as Trustee in suits between other parties. There are 6 cases pending in the District Court at Waltham, and 16 c,_ses pending before the Apel:ate Tax Board. At years end there were pending and in various stages of develop- ment 49 claims, in 39 of which, claims are being made against the Town, and in 10 of which the Town is making claim against others. These 49 cases are not in suit. In connection with claims against the Town, or in which the Town is claimant, which have arisen since my appointment, I would like to complement the Town Clerk, the Police Department, -the Engineers, the Highway Department and all others who have contributed to the prompt and excellent mariner in which these claims have been investigated and the important data compiled. The remaining pending cases have to do with legal affairs of varied nature, including notice of liens filed with the Town, Wefare Depart- ment matters, land registration cases and sundry other matters. There were a substantial number of .tax abatement cases pending before the Appellate Tax Board, most of which, due to the excellent judgment and knowledge of the assessors, have been cleared or are in the process of being cleared without trial. I have been called upon to write a number of legal opinions, and also to meet with and advise -the various Boards, Departments and Officials of the Town concerning the multiple functions of Town gov- ernment. Althugh my term has been short, it has also been very pleasant and rewmarding. I am deeply indebted to you for the confidence you have shown in appointing me to the office of Town Counsel. For your cooperation and assistance land that of all department heads and personnel with whom I have been associated, I wish to express my sincere thanks. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT J. PLUNKL= Town Counsel 121 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK The following annual report is submitted by Town Clerk George B. Wellman. The department collected the suni of $12,482.83. Of this amount, $5076.50 was for Conservation licenses, and $2,899.00 was for dog licenses. As collector of fees for the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk's department turned into the Town Treasury the sum of $37,951.30. The amount of money collected in 1955 represents the largest amount everr collected by the Town Clerk's Office. VITAL STATISTICS Only incomplete returns on births can be reported at the time of writing this report, inasmuch as the Town has no hospital and the Clerk's office is dependent upon returns being supplied from other towns and cities. There was only one birth taking place at home in Wa.creU%vn during the year 1955. The number of deaths relating to persons dying within the town and of Watertown persons who died out of town totals 431, as of this report. The number of marriages relating to Watertown persons for the year 1955 totaled 430. EXTRA WORK ACCOMPLISHED The year 1955 being a so-called off year in respect to elections, the office of the Town Clerk accomplished some much needed detail work, such as the revising and bringing up-to-date of the By-Laws; the same wtas done with the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town. In both instances new books were printed. An added accomplishment was the preparation of a marriage index covering the years 1844 to 1936. This index was prepared, typed and bound into a book. RELOCATION OF OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK As far back as 1949, I recommended that consideration and study be given to relocating the Office of -the Town Clerk on the main floor cf the Admir.istrntion Bui:ding, sel-re.,atili the Clerk's department from the Board of Registrars, Listing Board and Election departments. With ,the volume of traffic handled by the Town Clerk in respect to licenses of all kinds and vital statistics, supplemented by -the work of the Registrars of Voters, the public should not be required to climb stairs to-the second floor. Complaints on the part of the public are increasing each year, and in the opinion of the Town Clerk are justified. From a point of efficiency, the Town Clerk feels that the Election Department and its correlated work should be entirely separated from the Clerk's office. Responsible detail work requiring absolute accuracy cannot be properly handled with continued interruptions. 122 FEES COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK FOR LICENSES ISSUED FOR THE YEAR 1955 Marriage permits 860.00 Chattels 2451.50 Chattel discharges recorded 208.50 Birth Certificates 185.50 Death Certificates 218.50 Citizenship certificates 18.75 Business certificates 131.50 Marriage certificates 62.10 Miscellaneous 66.48 Pole locations 169.50 Gasolene Renewals 135.00 4507.33 CONSERVATION FEES Fishing licenses 2603.25 Hunting licenses 1072.50 Sporting licenses 1044.75 Minor Fishing licenses 78.75 Fishing licenses for females 186.75 Trapping licenses for Minors 4.50 Trapping licenses for Adults 15.50 Trapping licenses for Non residents 2.75 Fishing license for Non, residents 15.50 Fishing licenses for Alien Residents 31.00 Hunting license for Non-resident Citizen 15.25 Duplicates 6.00 5076.50 There were 44 Resident Citizen Sporting Licenses issued for persons over seventy years of age; and seven licenses to Blind persons for which of both types of license there is no charge. There were 1350 licenses issued for the Department of Conservation and fees totaling $372.00 were turned into the Town Treasury, and the balance-$4704.50 was mailed to the Department of Conservation, Boston, Mass. DOG LICENSES Male dogs licensed (714) 1428.00 Female dogs licensed (93) 465.00 Spayed female dogs licensed (478) 956.00 Kennel licenses (5) 50.00 2899.00 There were 1291 licenses isued which includes 2 licenses for Seeing- Eye dogs and 4 transfers from other towns and cities. Twenty cents for writing each paid license is turned into the Town Treasury and receipts for the same are on file on this office. GEORGE B. WELLMAN Town Clerk I have examined the accounts of the Town Clerk's Department and have found them to be correct. W. W. NORCROSS, JR, Auditor, Town of Watertown 123 FEES COLLECTED IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE FOR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE SELECTMEN FOR THE YEAR 1955. Theatre permits 78.00 Victualer and Coffee House permits 335.00 Liquor licenses 33715.00 Permits for sale of Firearms 22.30 Auto dealers licenses 1250.00 Pin ball licenses 900.00 Lodging house permits 38.00 Music box permits 625.00 Auctioneers licenses 16.00 One Day Beer permits 291.00 Sunday Sales permits 190.00 Junk and Second hand dealers permits 252.00 Sound wagon permits 5.00 Pedler's certificates 21.00 Parking permits 140.00 Pool licenses 45.00 Gasolene license ($4.00) 4.00 Sale of Christmas trees 24.00 37,951.30 The amount collected — $37,951.30 — has been turned into the office of the Town Treasury and receipts for the same are on file in this office. GEORGE B. WELLMAN Town Clerk I have examined the accounts of the fees collected for licenses and permits issued by the Selectmen, and collected by the Town Clerk, and found them to be correct. W. W. NORCROSS. JR. Town Auditor Town of Watertown, Mass. REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS January 10, 1956 Subject: Annual Report of Inspector of Ainmals To: Board of Selectmen: 1. A total of 156 animals in Watertown were examined and quar- antined for biting during the past year. 2. There were no cases of rabies in Watertown in 1955. 3. 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_MT . 124 REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER Honorable Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown 72, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Dog Officer of the Town of Watertown submits his report for the year of 1955. The following statistics show the activities of the department for the year of 1955. Daggs licenced 1292 Stray dogs impounded (6 days each) 125 Quarantined for 14 days 7 , Dogs returned to owners 83 Dogs sold 0 Calls made during the year 576 The Pound is inspected periodically by the Middlesex County Dog Officer and by the Inspector representing the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and their reports have been favorable and complimcntary to the Town. I wish to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen and all other departments of the town for their help and cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, ANTHONY J. CObM Dog Officer REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS February 9, 1956 Honorable Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown 72, Mass. Gentlemen: Continuing, the effort of improving the Park Department, work has been completed on the new building. This building is used to house the equipment and is used as a storage area. Many of the new improvements to make the parks more playable and safer for the children include: A new fence at Bemis, a baseball diamond at Parker, baby swings at the West and Arlington, and a basketball set at Arlington. Some of the new equipment includes :A Ford truck, an electric generator, an electrical saw, and a grass cutting machine. With the addition of the Recreation Commission the work load has been increased from 32 to 56 activities a week. The Park Commissioners wish to take this opportunity to thank Supt. Joseph Dwyer and his men for their fine cooperation during the past year. Very Truly Yours, Board of Park Commissioners Frank Cousineau, Chairman Joseph Boyce, Clerk Wayne Eaton 125 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD February 7, 1956 To The Citizens of Wa,tertoRm The year of 1956 was a inactive year for the Planning Board. The board did not receive any petitions and no action was taken. Due to continuous change of members of the board, and the lack of funds the board did not adopt any topic for the year. Respectfully submitted, Adelard St. Onge, Chairman REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS January 17, 1956 Honorable Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown 72, Mass. Dear Sirs: In compliance with the By-Laws of the Town, the Board of Appeals submits its report for the year 1955. A_ total of forty-eight petitions were presented, heard and deter- mined by the Board. The number of petitions filed show an increase of approximately seventy percent (70%) over the previous year. These cases required considerable time and effort on the part of all the members who participated. Many cases had to be investigated, build- ing sites and business locations had to be examined and members had to confer with each other numerous times and occasions so that a fair and just decision could be made. One case was heard in the Middlesex Superior Court and required the attendance of several members to appear and testify as witnesses. This suit was decided in favor of the Town. . The members of the Board take their duties seriously and with interest. In the past year it was not neceessary ,to call upon an alternate member to substitute or fill a vacancy. The experience of the Board coupled with the aid and assistance of the various Town's administrative departments gives us reasonable belief that the affairs of the Board will be properly attended for the ensuing year. Respectfully submitted, Maurice J. Carroll, Chairman Victor D'Andrea, Vice Chairman Dexter C. Cohen, Clerk , 126 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 1955. 1955 Real Estate Taxes Commitment July 20, 1955 $3,440,063.34 Refunds 11,908.79 To be refunded .10 $3,451,972.23 Paid to Treasurer $3,341,639.59 Abatements 46,923.06 Credit by Tax Titles 1,734.45 $3,390,297.10 Balance January 1, 1956 $ 61,675.13 1955 Personal Taxes Commitment July 20, 1955 $ 232,017.03 Commitment December 13, 1955 609.09 Refunds 372.65 $ 232,998.77 Paid to Treasurer $ 224,154.28 Abatements 1,328.69 $ 225,482.97 Balance January 1, 1956 $ 7,515.80 1955 Poll Taxes Commitment April 5, 1955 $ 22,514.00 Commitment April 5, 1955 2,290.00 Commitment June 6, 1955 120.00 Commitment December 31, 1955 16.00 Refunds 16.00 $ 24,956.00 Paid to Treasurer $ 20,568.00 Abatements 4,092.00 $ 24,660.00 Balance January 1, 1956 $ 296.00 1955 Motor Vehicle Excises Commitment February 17, 1955 $ 58,829.98 Commitment February 24, 1955 23,733.91 Commitment March 8, 1955 18,352.47 Commitment April 12, 1955 52,381.13 Commitment June 2, 1955 65,016.39 Commitment June 23, 1955 25,490.54 Commitment August 15, 1955 55,155.16 Commitment August 26, 1955 21,042.91 Commitment September 14, 1955 12,717.60 Commitment October 17, 1955 9,991.83 Commitment November 21, 1955 21,756.31 Ref unds 9,735.73 To be refunded 20 $ 374,204.16 127 Paid to Treasurer $ 341,887.04 Abatements 22,756.50 $ 364,643.54 Balance January 1, 1956 $ 9,560.62 1954 Real Estate Taxes Balance January 1, 1955 $ 63,570.24 Refunds 2,564.34 $ 66,134.58 Paid to Treasurer $ 62J80.96 Abatements 2,454.90 Credit by Tax Titles 1,498.72 $ 66,134.58 Balance January 1, 1956 .00 1954 Personal Taxes Balance January 1, 1955 $ 8,167.68 Refunds 5.00 $ 8,172.68 Paid to Treasurer $ 5,952.98 Abatements 2,219.70 $ 8,172.68 Balance January 1, 1956 .00 1954 Poll Taxes Balance January 1, 1955 $ 92.00 $ 92.00 Paid to Treasurer 48.00 Abatements 44.00 $ 92.00 Balance January 1, 1956 .00 1954 Motor Vehicle Excises Balance $ 19,888.40 Commitment January 11, 1955 7,718.38 Commitment February 3, 1955 974.79 Commitment February 24,—March 4, 1955 123.44 Refunds 739.13 $ 29,444.14 Paid to Treasurer $ 25,518.80 Abatements 3,925.34 $ 29,444.14 Balance January 1, 1956 .00 1953 Real Estate Taxes Balance January 1, 1955 $ .00 Refunds $ 4,072.32 $ 4,072.32 Abatements $ 4,072.32 $ 4,072.32 Balance January 1, 1956 .00 128 1952 Real Estate Taxes Balance January 1, 1955 $ .00 Refunds $ 5,145.76 $ 5,145.76 Abatements $ 5,145.76 $ 5,145.76 Balance January 1, 1956 .00 1951 Real Estate Taxes Balance January 1, 1955 $ .00 Refunds $ 4,724.34 $ 4,724.34 Abatements $ 4,724.34 $ 4,724.34 Balance January 1, 1956 •00 Water Charges Balance January 1, 1955 $ 9.655.02 Commitments $ 291,941.37 Refunds 549.44 To be refunded 1.90 $ 302,147.73 Paid to Treasurer $ 289,954.85 Abatements 462.44 Transferred to Water Liens 682.02 $ 29,1,099.31 Balance January 1, 1956 $ 11,048.42 TOTAL PAYMENTS TO TREASURER BY COLLECTOR OP TAXES 1955 Real Estate Taxes $3,341,639.59 Interest $ 593.76 1955 Personal Taxes 224,154.28 Interest 29.85 1955 Poll Taxes 20,568.00 Interest 7.64 1955 Motor Vehicle Excises 341,887.04 Interest 159.04 1954 Real Estate Taxes 62,183.96 Interest 1,157.96 1954 Personal Taxes 5,952.98 Interest 74.33 1954 Poll Taxes 48.00 Interest .28 1954 Motor Vehicle Excises 25,518.80 Interest 99.94 $4,021,949.65 129 Receipts from Total Interest 2,122.80 Receipts from Costs 1,837.60 Receipts from Statements of Lien 738.00 Receipts from Unapportioned Sidewalk Assessments paid in advance 2,203.90 Receipts from Unapportioned Street Assessments paid in advance 6,479.42 Receipts from Apportioned Sidewalks Assessments paid in advance 732.85 Receipts from Apportioned Street Assessments paid in advance 4,461.21 Receipts from Apportioned Drain Assessments paid in advance 1,622.22 Receipts from Interest on Assessments paid in advance 41.60 Receipts from Water Charges 289,954.85 Total paid to Treasurer during 1955 $4,332,144.10 JOHN J. KENNEDY Collector of Taxes Approved: December 31, 1955 W. W. NORCROSS, JR., Auditor REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Watertown, Massachusetts 31 December 1955- The Honoraible Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown 72, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Annual Report of the Police Department for the year ending 31 December 1955, together with recommendations for the ensuing year, is submitted herewith in compliance with the by-laws of the Town. ARRESTS Total Number 853* Males 821 Females .... . . . . .. . . .. . . .......... 32 Foreign Born 53 'Includes Traffic Violations as covered in report of the Traffic Department. 130 The following is a list of actual arrests, exclusive of those covered in the report of the Traffic Department: Adultery . . . . . .. . .. . . ... . . .. . . . . .......... 2 Aiding in Concealment of Personal Property Bought on Conditional Sale .. ... . . ... . .. 2 Arrested for Other Departments .. . . . ...... . ........... . .. ...... 34 Assault and Battery .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . 12 Attempt to Break and Enter . . . ........ . ... ................ . ... . 1 Attempt Larceny .. . ... ... . . . .... . .. .. . . ... 3 Attempt to Open Safe .. . . . .. . ....................... . .. ...... . 3 AWOL, U.S. Army ...... . .. ... . ...... 1 Being Abroad in the Night-time .. . . ........ ..................... 5 Breaking and Entering .. . ... .......... . 4 Breaking and Entering and Larceny .. . . . .. . .... . . . .. 21 Burglar Tools in Possession .. . . . ... .... . .... . 3 Bun;lary . . ... .......... 3 Carnal Abuse of Female Child .. ..... .. . . .... 1 Carrying Firearms without a Permit .. . .. .... . . . ... . .. .... 2 Concealing Personal Property on Conditional Sale ... . . ... . . . .. 1 Conspiracy to Commit Larceny .... .. .. . 2 Conspiracy to Sell Personal Property Bought on Conditional Sale .......... 3 Default Warrant .. .. . . . . . . ........ . . . .. . .... . . . . . . . . .. 7 Disturbance of the Peace ............... ... ............. ........... 9 Drunkenness 196 Escaped Persons .. .......... .... ......... ..... . . ................ 5 Evasion of Cab Fare .. .. . .. . . . ...... .... . . . . . . . . . 2 False Alarm of Fire . .. .. . . ... ........... .... 3 Indecent Assault on Child Under 14 years of age . . ... . . . . . .. .. . 5 Indecent Exposure .. . .... ... . . ... . .. .... . ........... . .. .. 1 Larceny . . .. . . . . . . . . ...... ............ . ... . .. ........ 6 Larceny by Check .. .. .. ... ... . . .... ... .. 10 Larceny by False Pretense . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .... 6 Lewd and Lascivious Person ....... . . . . . . .. .......... . 2 Loitering .... .... ....... 1 Neglect of Minor Children .. . . ... . ... . . . . . 2 Non-support of Wife . . . ..... 2 Non-support of Wife and Child ........... . . .............. 5 Not keeping proper records of sales and purchases of second-hand cars .. .. .. .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Not notifying the Chief of Police of the Sale of Car .... . . . . . . . . . 1 Open and Gross Lewdness .. ..... . .... .. . . . . .. . ...... . ... 4 Possession of Metallic Knuckles . . . ....... 1 Public Lodger .. . . .. .. . ... .. ...... . 21 Receiving Stolen Property ..... ..... . . .. ...... . . .... 1 Robbery-Unarmed . . .... . . ........ ................ ............ 2 Runaway . . . . . . . ....... . .. ... ....... . ... .. ........ 3 Safekeeping . . .. .. . . ... ...... 2 Selling Mortgaged Property ..... . . .... ... ...... .. . . . . . . 1 Selling Personal Property Bought on Conditional Bill of Sale .. 2 Setting Up and Promoting a Lottery .... . ....................... 2 Soliciting Alms without a Permit 2 Stubborn Child . . . .... .... . ........... . ........ ........... 3 Suspicious Person ..... . . ... .. 31 To Prevent a Breach of the Peace 2 Trespassing .. .... . .. . . .. . ....... ............ . . ... .. 1 Unlawful Possession of Hypodermic Needle .... . ........... . ..... . 1 131 Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .. . 14 Usingy Obscene Language ........ ........... ... . .... ........ ..... . . 1 Vagrancy .. .. .. . . . . . . ...... ...... . .. .. . . . ...... 4 Violation of Chapter 6, Section 34, Town By-laws (Peeping Tom) . . . ... . ........... . . ........ . ... . . .... . .. . . . . 2 Violation of Probation .. . .... ..... . ... . .......... .... . ..... . ... 8 475 LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY CHIEF 24 Hackney Carriage Licenses ....... . .. .. . . . . .. . ... . . . .. . . . $ 24.00 24 Hackney Stand Licenses .. ... . . . . . . ..... . ............ ... . . 72.00 81 Hackney Driver Licenses .... .... .. 243.00 13 Permits to Purchase Firearms ....... . ... . ....... .. . ... 26.00 195 Permits to Carry Pistol or Revolver 97.50 360 Bicycle Registrations •....................... . ....... 90.00 697 $552.50 LICENSE BUREAU Following is a taibulation of investigations made by the License Bureau during the year ending 31 December 1955: Type of License or Permit Number of Inves- tigations Made Auctioneer .. . . ..... .... . . .... . . . .. ...... . ... . ....... . . . ......... .. 8 Auto Dealer—First Class . . .. . ....... 14 Auto Dealer—Second Class ......... . . 26 Auto Dealer—Third Class . ...... .................. 2 Bowling and Pool .. . . . . .. . . . .. .... . . .. . ....... . . 2 Certificate of Character (Hawker and Peddler) .... ... ... . .. . 36 Certificate of Character (Incorporators) .. . .. . . . .. . . . . .. 15 Chistmas Tree .................. .......... ...... . .. ... .. . . .. . 12 CoffeeHouse . ... .. . ....... . ...... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .......... 1 Firearms (Carry) .. ......... . . .... ....... . ... . ... ........ .. . .. . 216 Firearms (Purchase) .... . . . 13 Hackney Carriage .. . . ...... . ... 26 Hackney Driver . . ... . . .............. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .... .... 87 Hackney Stand .... ... . . .. .... . .. . . .... 25 Junk Dealer ... . . .. . .... .... .. . ......... 16 Liquor—Clubs ... . ....... . . 8 Liquor—Druggists .... ................ .. . . . . 1 Liquor—Restaurants . . ... . . ...... .... . . 32 Liquor—Package ... . . .. .. . ........ .. . ... .. . . .. . . .. .. .. ..... 17 Lodging House ... . ..... . . ... . . .. . 20 Miniature Bowling Alley . . .............. ..... .. . . . . . . . . .... . .. . 5 MusicBox ........... . ... . . .... .. .. .. ...... 36 Pin Ball Machine . . ... .. . ... .. . .. ....... . ... .. . .. 39 Public Weigher .. . . . . . . .... . ....... . ... ..... . . .. ...... 19 Public Parking Lot . ..... ... . . ....... . . . . . . . . . .. ... 8 Second-Hand Dealer . . . . .. .. ..... . . . . 8 Special Police . . . ... . ........ ..... . ... . . .. .. .. . . .. .. . ... 108 Sunday .. .. . . . . .... . ....... ............ . . .. . .. . . . . .. ...... . 40 Theater ...... . . . . ...... . . . ... . ...... . . ....... . . ..... . . . .. .. .... 1 Victualler . . . . . . .. .... .. .. ........ .... . ....... . . .. .... ...... .... 65 TOTAL 907 132 MISCELLANEOUS GRIMES REPORTED IN WATERTOWN WITH RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION BY INSPECTORS DEPARTMENT Unfounded or Incon- Actual Crime Reported sequential Offense Solved Un- solved Accostin-, 1 0 1 0 1 Assault and Battery 14 0 14 13 1 Auto Theft 32 0 32 6 26 Auto Theft (Attempt) 2 0 2 1 1 Breaking and Entering 29 2 27 5 22 Breakin; and Entering (Attempt) 13 0 13 2 11 Breaking and Entering and Larceny 84 0 84 33 51 Indecent Assault 6 0 6 5 1 Larceny (Under $50.00) 120 2 118 15 103 Larceny ($50.00 and Over) 57 2 55 5 50 Larceny (Attempt) 6 0 6 1 13 Larceny of Bicycle 15 2 13 0 13 Larceny by Check 57 0 57 38 19 Larceny (Conspiracy to Commit) 1 0 1 1 0 Lewd and Lascivious Person 23 0 23 12 11 Ringing False Alarm of Fire 57 0 57 13 44 Robbery 2 0 2 1 1 Robbery Attempt) 1 0 1 0 1 519 8 512 151 361 Plus: Crimes committed in previous years and Solved as a result of investigation in 1955: Breaking and Entering 2 Breaking and Entering and Larceny 1 Larceny (Under $50.00) 1 Larceny ($50.00 and over) 1 Larceny by Check 3 TOTALS 519 8 512 161 361 JUVENILE DEPARTMENT During the year ending 31 December 1955, two hundred and seven (207) complaints concerning juveniles were registered with the Crime Prevention Bureau. These complaints covered various types of offenses. Complete tabulation is shown below: TYPE OF OFFENSE BOYS GIRLS TOTAL Accidental Damage 3 0 3 Assault and Battery 4 6 10 Breakin7 and Entering 7 0 7 Breaking and Entering and Larceny 8 0 8 Breaking Street Lights 3 0 3 Breaking Windows 20 0 20 133 Disturbance 27 4 31 Drinking Liquor 3 0 3 Drunkenness 1 0 1 False Alarm of Fire 7 1 8 Firing .22 calibre rifle 2 0 2 Illegal use of Air Rifle 3 0 3 Indecent Assault 1 0 1 Larceny 22 0 22 Loitering 3 3 6 Malicious Mischief 22 0 22 Peeping Tom 3 0 0 Playing Ball on Street 7 0 7 Runaway 8 3 11 Setting Fires 5 0 5 Stubborn Child 1 3 4 Suspicious Person 1 0 1 Threatening by Letter 1 0 1 Trespassing 17 0 17 Unnatural Act 1 0 1 Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority 5 0 5 Violation of Auto Laws 2 0 2 187 20 207 Of the above-cited cases, twenty (20) necessitated court action; eighteen (18) were boys and two (2) were girls. Seven (7) of the juveniles taken to court came from municipalities other than Water- town. With the exception of four (4) boys sent to the Youth Service Board, all of the juveniles involved were placed on probation. During 1955, stolen property recovered, restitution made for money taken and repair of damage done by juveniles, amounted to $569.97. REPORT OF PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK IN CONNECTION WITH INSPECTORS DEPT. DURING YEAR ENDING 31 DEC. 1955 Negatives Contact Enlarge- PICTURES TAKEN Developed Prints ments At Scenes of Accidents (street defects, etc.) 63 0 45 At Scenes of Auto Accidents 69 0 69 At request of Board of Select- men, Town Counsel, Highway Dept., Board of Assesors, Build- ing Inspector, etc. 32 0 37 Of Prisoners 45 136 0 For Other Departments (Prisoners) 0 13 0 Of Fingerprints at Scenes of Crimes 10 0 10 For Evidence in Court 12 0 12 TOTALS 191 149 173 134 FINGERPRINTS TAKEN DURING THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 1955 For the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Safety . . .. .... .. . . . . . 45 Sets For the Federal Bureau of Investigation .. ...... ... . .... . . .. 45 Sets For Watertown Police Records .. . . ... . .. . . .... .. .. .. . 45 Sets For Private Citizens (Civil Service, Army, Navy, etc.) .... ... . 90 Sets For Civil Defense and Auxiliary Police . . . . . ... .. .. .. .... . . . . 10 Sets TOTAL 235 Sets FINGERPRINTS RECEIVED From Other Police Departments .. . . . . . . .... 160 Sets From House of Correction, Billerica .. . . . .. .. . .. ... 72 Sets TOTAL 232 Sets VALUATION OF PROPERTY STOLEN AND RECOVERED-1955 Valuation of Property Reported Stolen .. . . . . . ... $75,720.25 Valuation of Property Recovered .... . 43,572.64 Valuation of Property Recovered for Other Departments 11,507.00 WORK OF SIGNAL SYSTEM Day On-duty Calls . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 17,825 Night On-duty Calls ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. 36,046 Radio Calls ... . .. . ... . .. . ..... . . . ........ . . 5,999 MISCELLANEOUS COMPLAINTS, REPORTS, INVESTIGATIONS SERVICES RENDERED, ETC. Accidents, Automobile (Officer at Scene) . . . .. .. . . . . . . . 272 Accidents, Hit and Run . . . . . ... 45 Accidents, Other than Automobile .. . . ... . .. .. . . . . 102 Accidents to Police Vehicles . . . ... .. . ... . . .. .. . ... 5 Alarm of Fire (Police at Scene) 259 Anonymous Telephone Calls Investigated . . . . .. . . .... 14 Articles Confiscated by Police .. .. .. . . . . 10 Articles Found ... .. . .. .. ...... . . . 47 Articles Lost ... .. ... . .. . . . . .. . 100 Assaults—Minor .. . .. . .. ........ .. . . . . . .... 22 Attempt Suicide .. .. .... . . .... . ..... 6 Autos—Miscellaneous complaints concerning .. . . . . . 81 Automobiles Recovered in Watertown (Stolen Other Departments) 15 Automobiles Repossessed . .. .. ... . ........ .. .. ...... 3 Bicycles Recovered . . . ... . . . .. ... . .. .. 30 Burglar Alarms .. .... .. .. .......... .. ... . . . . ... 115 Cases Investigated (Not otherwise classified) 309 Cats--Complaints concerning . ... . ... .... . ... . . . ....... .. . . 13 Cats—Dead . .. . . ... . . .... ... .. ... ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 Cats—Lost ............ ... ... . ........ 19 Children Causing Trouble 290 Children reported Lost by Parents and Found by Police . .... .......... . .. . . 9 135 Civil Matters . ............................ 2 Deaths (Sudden) . .. . . ..... . ... .. ... ....... ... . . ..... ...... 38 Disturbance .. .. . . .. . ... . . ...... . ............... . ..... 7 Disturbances in Diners, etc. 42 Dogs—Complaints concerning ........ ...... 147 Dogs—Dead .... . . ...... . . . . . ............. 51 Dogs—Reported Lost . . .... . . .. . . ... ............. . ....... . ... 62 Dogs—Found .. . ....... . . . . .... . .. . ... . . .. . ...... . ... 17 Door-to-Door Solicitors Investigated .. . ... . . . .... . ....... 29 Doors and Windows Found Open by Police .. .. 1,094 Drunkenness ... .. . . . . . . . . .. .... . .... . .. .......... ...... 196 Escorts Provided ... . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ 2,077 Evasion of Cab Fares 3 Family Trouble ... ...... . . ... .. . . . . ... . ......... 161 Inspections of Liquor Dispensing Establishments 16 Investigations—Army .. . . . .. . . .... . . 12 Investigations—Civil Service Commission . ... . . .... . . .. . . .. . . 1,883 Investigations—District Attorney ... . . . . . .... . . . . . . .. .. . ... .. 28 Investigations—Library .... .... .. . . . . 47 Investigations—Miscellaneous Private Industries .... .. . . ... . 12 Investigations—Miscellaneous Government Agencies . . . . . . . . 6 Investigations—Other Departments . . . . . . . . .... . ..... . . . . .. 43 Investigations—Private Citizens .. .... . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 5 Investigations—Registry of Motor Vehicles . .. .. . . . . . . . . ... 68 Investigations—Selectmen (Miscellaneous) . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. 13 Investigations Town Clerk . . . .... . .. 14 Landlord and Tenant Trouble .. . . .. ...... . . . . . . 28 Lights Burning in Closed Buildings (Found by Police) .... . . 769 Malicious Destruction of Property . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 45 Mentally Sick Persons .... ... ........ ... . . ..... . . . . .... . . 31 Messages Delivered ..... .. .. . ....... . ...... .... . 202 Missing Persons—Other Departments . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . 37 Missing Persons—Watertown . ..... ... . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . Narcotics .. .... . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .......... . . ....... . . .. 6 Noisy Parties .. ... . . .... . . ..... 24 Obscene Literature 1 Persons Transported to Hospital .... .. 381 Prowlers 48 Police Take Notice (Special requests from citizens) . . .. . 6 Recommendations for Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 56 Sick and Injured Assisted (Exclusive of Persons taken to Hospitals) . . .. . 72 Storm Damage.. .. . . . . . . . .... . 9 Street Lights Out (Reported by Police) .. 981 Subversive Activities . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . ...... . . . . 1 Suicides . .. . ... .. . . . . . . .............. ........ . . .. 2 Summons and Subpoenas Served .... 1,171 Summons Mailed to Other Police Departments for Service .. 313 Suspicious Cars Invistigated . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . 34 Threatening .... .................. 8 Trespassing . .. .. ... . ... . . 8 Trouble with Neighbors ... ... . . . . . ... 23 Windows Broken (number of incidents reported and investigated) . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . .. ... . . .. 133 TOTAL calls answered for Miscellaneous Complaints, etc. 13,260 136 TOTAL Investigations made by Inspectors Department 519 TOTAL Investigations made by License Bureau .... . . . .. 907 TOTAL Investigations made by Juvenile Department . . . .. 207 TOTAL CASES INVESTIGATED 14,893 TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT CASES PROSECUTED IN COURT During the year ending December 31st, 1955, a total of three hundred and seventy-eight (378) violations of the traffice laws were prosecuted in the Second District Court of Eastern Middlesex at Waltham. Tabulation is as follows: Application to the Court charging the crime of Manslaug-liter . . . 3 Allowing operation of Motor Vehicle to be Impeded . . . . . .. ...... 1 Fail to slow for pedestrian .. .. . . . . . . . . 1 Fail to stop for police officer ..................... . 1 Illegal left turn . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. 1 Leaving Scene of Accident after causing Personal Injury .. ... . .. 2 Leaving Scene of Accident after causing Property Damage .. . . . .. 8 No Inspection Certificate .... .. . . . . . . . ...... . . .. . . ... . . . . ..... 7 Obstructing Traffic ... . . ....... . .. . . .......... .... . ... . .... ....... 1 One-way Street .. . . . . . ...... .. .. .. . . ... . . . .............. 2 Operating after Revocation of License 2 Operating M/V with red light displayed on front w/o a permit .. 1 Operating M/V w/o Authority after Suspension of License . . . .. 1 Operating M/V w/o License in Possession . ... . . . .... . . ... . . . 3 Operating so as to Endanger .... . . . ..... . . ... . .... . . ... .......... 11 Operating Under the Influence of Liquor . . . . .. . . . . .... ....... . 17 Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. 3 Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle .... . . . . . . .. .. . . .... . 2 Operating Without a License . ... . .. ... . . ... .... .. 11 Oveispeeding . .. .... . . ...... . ............. ................ . . 171 Parking Violations .. . .... . . ..... ... . . ... . . . ... .... .... . . 4 Passing Left of Street Car . ... . .. . . . .. . .... .......... .. .... 11 Red Light . .. ... .... . . ... .. . . . .. . . .. . . 37 Stop Street ...... . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. ..... . 54 Too aFst Around Corner ...... .. . . .. 3 Violation Art. 7, Sec. 6, Traffic Rules and Orders--Following ,too closely .. . . ... . ... . .. ....... . . . . . . . . . 3 Walk Light .............. . . .. . . .. . . . . 17 TOTAL 348 PARKING VIOLATIONS At total of fourteen hundred and forty-nine (1,449) motor vehicles were tagged for violations of the Parking Rules and Regulations of the Town of Watertown. Of this total, eleven hundred and forty- nine (1,149) of the persons responsible for said violations were issued a summons providing for non-criminal disposition of Parking Viola- tion. There were, also, two (2) parking summons' (criminal) issued during the year. 137 WARNINGS In addition to the violators prosecuted in court, there was a total of two hundred and fifteen (215) other violators that were stopped and booked. Upon the recommendation of the officer who booked them or after careful consideration by me, these violators were given warnings. Cards have been filed on these violators for future reference. ACCIDENTS During the year ending December 31st, 1955, there was a total of five hundred and twenty (520) automobile accidents reported to this department. Break-down of all accidents reported is as follows: Auto vs Auto .. . . ....... . ....... . ... . 327 Auto vs Parked Car . . .... .. .... . ........ 39 Auto vs Fixed Object .. ... .... . .. 51 Auto vs Pedestrian .... .... . .. . ..... .... 49 Auto vs Bicycle .. .. .. ..... .. ... . .... 22 Auto vs Motorcycle .... . ..... . ........... 1 Auto vs Street Car ..... . ... ... . . . ... . . . .. 8 Auto vs Bus . . ... .... ... ......... ........ 1 Hit-and-Run .. . . . . ... .... ......... . . . .... 17 Roll-away .. ... . ..... . . . . ... . . . . . ...... .. 5 TOTAL 520 Three hundred and sventy-five (375) of these accidents resulted in Property Damage and two hundred and thirty-five (235) involved personal injury. FATAL ACCIDENTS During the year ending December 31st, 1955, there were two (2) fatal accidents. These accidents occurred in the months of April and October. TRAFFIC DUTY At the present time there are twenty-three (23) school crossings covered by patrolmen and Traffic Supervisors each day that school is in session. A total of fifteen and one-half (151/z) man-hours is spent each day at industrial and business traffic posts. An officer is assigned to traffic duty at the Coolidge Theater every day, including Sunday, during the hours the patrons are entering or leaving. Each Sunday, officers are assigned to traffic duty outside the eight (8) churches in the town during all services. Officers are also assigned to traffic duty at these churches any time during the year when services are being held. Officers are assigned to handle traffic in and around Victory Field at all football games. Special traffic details are assigned on certain legal holidays, as well as for all public celebrations and Civil Defense activities. 138 PERSONNEL AppOINTMENTS MADE IN 1955 PERMANENT PATROLMEN DATE OF APPOINTMENT Salvatore C. Cristello 10 January 1955 Nicholas A. Serino 31 March 1955 Francis A. Dunton 20 October 1955 NE=ARY SUBSTITUTE PATROLMEN Nicholas A. Serio 10 February 1955 Francis A. Dunton 14 April 1955 Hubert J. McHugh 17 November 1955 AMBULANCE DRVR., MTR EQUIPMEVT AND RADIO RPRMN (PrOv) Anthony Papandrea 29 September 1955 RETIREMENTS — 1955 Date Aptd Date Retired Yrs. Name Rating Service Armand Boudakian Patrolman 1-24-52 4-1-55 3 Thomas Ryder Amb Drvr Rprmn 9-17-34 8-1-55 21 Joseph H. Gilfoil Patrolman 9-19-55 9-19-55 29 In general, the conduct of the personnel and the spirit of coopera- tion was excellent. During the year it was necessary to discipline only one member of the department. AUXILIARY POLICE At the close of the year, 1955, there were 150 uniformed members of the Auxiliary Police Force. During the year, a total of 7,121 man-hours was logged by members of the Auxiliary Force. Breakdown of this work is as follows: Captain in Change .. 412 hrs. Staff Members (Administrative duties) . . .. . . . . . .. 102 hrs. Classes, Street Duty, Range work, etc. 4,184 hrs. Special Assignments .. . . ... ...... . . . . .. . . . . ...... . 1,623 hrs. TOTAL 7,121 hrs. The members of the Auxiliary Force have displayed an excellent spirit in attending their classes and carrying out their assignments. Auxiliary Captain Robert Jay is to be commended for his tireless efforts. Both he and his men have been of invaluable assistance to the regular force during the past year. CONCLUSION In conclusion, we wish to thank the Justices of the Superior and District Courts, the Olerks 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 139 REPORT OF ADVISORY BOARD OF REVIEW The Advisory Board of Review was created by vote of the Town Meeting as a five member board on March 27, 1950, which was one year after the annual town meeting, under authority of General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 108A, had adopted a Personnel, Wage, and Salary Administration 'By-Law. The first board was required to report to the Town Meeting. On April 11, 1955, the number of members was increased to ten, and it was ordered to make its report to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee, not later than the thirty-first day of December in each year. The Advisory Board of Review, hereinafter referred to as "the Board," hereby submits its 1955 report. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 10, Section 15 of the By-Laws of The Inhabitants of Watertown, the Moderator ap- pointed after the 1955 annual meeting the following members: Members of the Board of Selectmen (2): Edward G. Seferian, Esq., 130 Charles River Road Thomas J. Galligan, 15 Priest Road Members of the Finance Committee (3): Charles L. Sheldon, 311 School Street William Martin, 99 Evans Street Daniel Reed, 116 Standish Road Town Employees (2): Maurice Sheehan, 60 Edenfleld Avenue Joseph Burke, 16 Irving Street Residents, Not Town Employees (3): Joseph R. McHugh, 514 Main Street Lawrence Anderson, 59 Gleason Street Wm. C. Pike, 7 Hilltop Road 140 The Board met on September 13, 1954, and organized by electing Selectman Edward G. 'Seferian its chairman and Joseph R. McHugh its secretary. Edmund J. O'Connell was appointed clerk with compensa- tion to be paid from the Advisory Board Contingent Account. The ap- plication form used in prior years was adopted again, and a vote was also adopted to notify all employees of the Town as follows: TOWN OF WATERTOWN ADVISORY BOARD OF REVIEW September 19, 1955 NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES Notice is hereby given that the Advisory Board of Review will receive applications from employees request- ing changes of classifications, grades and salary schedules as provided in Chapter 10, Section 15 of the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown. Only applications on prescribed forms, made out in triplicate, which may be procured at the Selectmen's Office, will be considered. Applications must be filed at the Select- men's Office not later than October 17, 1955 Applicants will be notified of hearing dates. EDWARD G. SEFERIAN, Chairman JOSEPH R. McHUGH, Secretary By October 17, 1955, the Board had received forty-four (44) in- dividual or group applications and hearings were then commenced in accordance with the practice followed by preceding Advisory Boards. There were eight lengthy meetings held during October, November and December, at which there were few absences by the members of the Board, and the Chairman wishes to commend them and to express his appreciation for their constant and diligent application to the tedious and difficult duties connected with membership. In making its decisions the Board has considered the value of the services being rendered by each employee, the need of the employee for sufficient income to provide an adequate living standard commensurate with the nature and responsibility of each job and position, the size of the community of Watertown, a comparison of classification, grades, 141 and salary schedules with other municipal employers of comparable size and nature, the competitive nature of the present labor market as it is affected by local industries, and the ability of the -tax-payer to pay the salary schedules recommended. The Board also made reference to the "Occupational Wage Survey relating to Boston, Massachusetts", issued by the United States Depart- ment of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. We were satisfied that our rates of pay compared quite favorably with the rates published in that Survey. It was generally agreed that the present Cost of Living Allowance has not proven sufficient to compensate the progressive higher cost of living and thus it was unanimously voted to recommend to the Finance Committee and the Town Meeting to make it a permanent part of the individual's salary at a percentage of 12%. The Advisory Board heard representatives from the Fire Depart- ment and Police Department who discussed.the duties and respon- sibilities of -tire private in the Fire Department who worked as the Oil Burner Inspector and the private in the Fire Department who services both the Fire Department and the Police Department in their radio and short wave requirements. It was voted to recommend "no change" as far as the By-Law Chapter 10 is concerned. However, it was also voted to recommend to the Board of Selectmen that it provide, by arrangement with the Civil Service Department, for the payment of a differential sum of $200.00 per yeax for the Private when he has the assignment and additional duty of Oil Burner Inspector. Also voted was the sum of $400.00 per year to the individual who renders service to the Fire and Police Departments in their radio and short wave requirements. $200.00 of this sum will be in the Fire Budget and $200.00 in the Police Budget. All of our recommendations are shown by Appendix "A" and are drafted in form appropriate for action at the annual Town Meeting in 1956. Other applications for changes (29) not referred to heretofore, or in said Appendix "A" were voted "No Change" after full discussion, and must be treated as denied. Respectively submitted EDWARD G. SEFER.IAN, Chairman Voted that the report of the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Review be adopted as the Report of the Board. December 16, 1955 JOSEPH R. McHUGH, Secretary 142 APPENDIX "A" ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 4 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words and figures: Standard Basic Range Intermediate Range Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 3B Senior-Clerk.-Typist-Billing Machine Operator ...... ....... 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460 Transcribing Machine Operator .. 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,460 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 4 Senior-Clerk-Typist-Billing Machine Operator ...... ...... 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720 Transcribing Machine Operator .. 2,360 2,480 2,600 2,720 ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 4 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words end figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 10 Purchasing Agent ...... 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 11 Purchasing Agent . . . ... . 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500 ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to "mend Chapter 10, Section 6 of the present By-haws of the Town by striking out the following words and figures: Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 5 Junior Building Custodian .. . . . . 2,620 2,740 2,860 2,980 GRADE 6 Senior Building Custodian . ...... 2,860 2,980 3,100 3,220 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 5B Junior Building Custodian ....... 2,740 2,860 2,980 3,100 GRADE 6B Senior Building Custodian ....... 2,980 3,100 3,220 3,340 143 ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 9 of the present By-Laws of the "Town by striking out the following words and figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4t1i Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 11 Welfare Agent .. .. . . . . . . 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,200 5,500 and inserting in place thereof the following words and;figures: GRADE 11A Welfare Agent . . . . .... •• 4,750 5,050 '5,350 5,650 5,800 ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 10 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words and figures: GRADE 8 Supt. of Parks .... .. . . 3,220 3,400 3,580 3,760 3,940 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 8B Supt. of Parks 3,490 3,670 3,850 4,030 4,160 ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11A of the present By-Laws of -the Town by striking out the following words and figures: GRADE 8B Asst. Supt. of Wires .. . . . 3,490 3,670 3,850 4,030 4,160 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 8C Asst. Supt. of Wires . . . . 3,640 3,820 4,000 4,180 4,360 ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words and figures: GRADE 6D Fireman (Private .......... . .... . 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 6E Fireman (Private) .. . .. . . . . . . ... 3,425 3,550 3,675 3,800 144 ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words and figures: GRADE 6D Fire Alarm Signal Operator . .. . .. 3,285 3,410 3,535 3,660 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 6E Fire Alarm Signal Operator . .... 3,425 3,550 3,675 3,800 ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11 of the present By-Laws of tthe Town by striking out the following words and figures: Maximum After After After 1st 2nd 3rd Minimum Year Year Year GRADE 8A Mechanician Fire Dept. ....... . 3,420 3,600 3,780 3,960 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Minimum Year Year Year Year GRADE 8C Mechanician-Fire Dept. 3,630 3,810 3,990 4,170 4,300 ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section it of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words and figures: GRADE 8 Fire Lieutenant .. . . ..... 3,490 3,670 3,850 4,030 4,160 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE BC Fire Lieutenant .. . . . . .. 3,630 3,810 3,990 4,170 4,300 ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words and figures: GRADE 9 Captain-Fire Dept. .. . . 3,640 3,940 4,240 4,540 4,600 and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures: GRADE 9A Captain-Fire Dept. . ... . 3,780 4,080 4,380 4,680 4,740 [61 145 ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, Section 11A, Group E, of the present By-Laws of the Town by adding under Group E of said Section 11A the following new classifications and figures: Group E Working Fbreman— Highway Department . . . .. ... . hourly Rate $1.68 per hour ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10, of the present By-Laws of the Town by adding the following new Section 11B—Salary Schedules for Positions in the Recreation Service with the following classification and figures: Maximum After After After After 1st 2nd 3rd 4th GRADE 10 Minimum Year Year Year Year Recreation Director .... 4,000 4,300 4,600 4,900 5,050 ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend the present By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X thereof by repealing and striking out sections 16, 17, 18, and inserting at the end thereof the following new section and words: "Section 20—Merger of Cost of Living Allowance and Salary Schedule. The Cost of Living Allowance, so-called, established at 12 per cent on October 19, 1955, be and hereby is made a permanent part of the Wary schedule as of June 1, 1955 of all officers and employees of the Town, whether or not subject to this chapter, including temporary, part-time, military substitute, and all other regularly employed per- sonnel, whether elected or appointed." or take any action relating thereto. ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend the present By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter X by inserting at the end the following new section and words: "Section 21—General Adjustment in Salary and Wage Schedule. A. "That all salaried personnel within this Chapter whose annual salary is less than $4160 per year be increased by a sum of $250 per year per person." B. "That all salaried Personnel within this Chapter whose annual salary is more than $4160 per year be increased by a figure of 6 per cent of the annual salary added thereto." C. "That all hourly rated personnel within this Chapter be in- creased by adding 12 cents an hour to their present rate, notwith- standing promotions, changes in classification, or additional increments." 146 ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $ for Cost of Living Allowance in 1956 to be paid to all officers and employees in accordance with ,the provisions 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 Account, or Make any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of Review) REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS The report of the Water Commissioners for the year ending December 31, 195& is as follows: During the year,•the principal items of street mains that were laid are: 672 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe reNlacing old cast iron pipe on Bailey Avenue. 112 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Madison Ave. 528 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe on Webster St. 120 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe on Jefferson Ave. One hydrant was added this year and gated. Four hydrants were broken by collision, these were replaced or repaired. One hydrant was moved. All hydrants have been inspected and painted, repairs were made where necessary. All hydrants are cleared after each snowfall, also inspected after being used. 4896 feet of 6" cast iron ,pipe cleaned and services connected to same were nodded out where necessary. 94 new connections and services have been laid 3 new sprinkler services have been installed. 165 house connections and services have been repaired or renewed. 445 house services werer cleaned from meter to main. 138 house inspections halve been made for leaks in plumbing fixtures on complaints of excessive water consumption. The number of meters repaired and exchanged on house services were 1400. All meters are repaired and tested before being set again. 248 emergency calls were answered and tended to. These calls were after working hours and repairs made immediately so that no consumer would be without water. After the hurricanes our men and equipment worked to-gether with the Highway Department in order to expedite the pumping out of flooded cellars. With the co-operation of -the Tax Collector the collection of water bills this year has continued to be very satisfactory. BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Thomas W. Devlaney Chairman Louis E. Alfieri John J. Wall 147 WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT To the Board of Water Commissioners: Gentlemen: In accordance with the usual custom I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1955. The extension of mains for the past year has been as follows: Length Size Bailey Avenue—(Renewal) 672 feet 6-inch Jefferson Avenue 120 feet 8-inch Madison Avenue 112 feet 8-inch Webster Street 528 feet 6-inch Total 760 feet Total Number of feet laid, 760 feet. Expenditures For Maintenance of Meters $ 12,232.25 For Maintenance of Mains 13,070.03 For Maintenance of Services 25,351.30 For Maintenance of Repair Shop 6,880.45 For Maintenance of Hydrants 6,093.25 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 1 743.07 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 2 680.71 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 3 627.32 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 4 706.67 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 5 601.08 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 6 489.80 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 7 516.42 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 8 459.75 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 9 721.54 For Maintenance of Automobile No. 10 569.17 $ 69,742.81 Salary of Superintendent $ 5,500.00 Salary of Asst. Superintendent 4,600.00 Salary of Registrar and Clerk to Board 3,560.90 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Salary of Senior Clerk, Typist and Billing Mch. Operator 2,720.00 Salary of Junior Clerk 2,177.41 Salary of Meter Readers (3) 9,631.09 Office Expense 2,868.75 Overtime Labor 4,385.24 New 5/8" Meters 2,198.70 New House Services 3,944.93 Renewal of Services 2,122.03 Water Liens 173.51 Out-of-State Travel 100.00 Cleaning Water Mains 2,362.03 Const. and Reconstruction 6,412.41 Car Expense for Registrar 300.00 148 Police Alarm 863.75 Six 1" Meters 278.83 New Ranch Wagon 1,626.73 New LeRoy Tractair 4,286.30 $ 63,332.61 Total Receipts $ 138,532.38 Expenditures 133,075.42 Balance $ 2,996.96 In conclusion I would say that the Works are in thoroughly good condition and will bear the closest inspection. Two water samples are taken each month from different sections of the Town and sent to the State Chemist at Lawrence for analysis. Thankin; the Board for their many courtesies extended and privileges allowed, and also thanking each employee of the Department for the faithful performance of their duties, this report is Respectfully submitted, MICHAEL B. OATES, Superintendent STATISTICS OF CONSUMPTION OF WATER 1. Population to date, 38,898. 2. Total consumption for the ,year, 1,276,341,000 gallons. 3. Average daily consumption, 3,496,800 gallons. 4. Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 90. STATISTICS TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MAINS 1. Kind of pipe, cement-lined, cast-iron and transite. 2. Sizes, 16-inch to 2-inch. 3. Extended, 760 feet during the year. 4. Total now in use, 78.81 miles. 5. Number of hydrants added during the year, 1. 6. Number of hydrants now in use. 888. 7. Number of stop gates added during the year, 11. 8. Number of stop gates now in use, 1626. 9. Ran;e of pressure on mains, 115 pounds to 30 pounds. SERVICES 10. Kind of pipe, wrought-iron, cement-lined, cast iron, copper tubing. 11. Sizes, 3/4-inch to 12-inch. 12. Extended, 3,566 feet. 13. Total now in use, 22,768.98 miles. 14. Number of service taps added during the year, 97. 15. Services repaired, 165. 16. Percentage of services metered, 100. 149 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Herewith, we respectfully submit the annual report of your Board of Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1955. For the past three years the Town has been experiencing a boom in residential building as a result of the developing of former farm lands in North and West Watertown, and again this year a sizeable increase was noted in the total valuation of the Town. There are still several cases pending before the State Appellate Tax Board. However, none reached the trial stage this year. Your Board is making a sincere effort to settle these cases without a trial in the hopes of being advantageous to the Town. As a result of new legislation, this year for the first time an itemization appeared on the tax bills showing the separate amount of valuation for land and buildings. Your Board of Assessors have no control over the amounts of appropriations made at the Town Meeting, but wish to remind the taxpayers that the total valuation is rapidly reaching the saturation point in the Town and that increased spending will of necessity have to be reflected in a higher tax rate. Sincere appreciation is extended to the Clerks in the Assessors Office who are performing a trying and somewhat difficult job in an excellent fashion. We know that it is not always easy to be polite to an irate taxpayer, but the many compliments received around town are proof beyond question that we should be justly proud. The many questions that the citizens of Watertown have con- cerning their various tax bills, whether they be real estate taxes, personal property taxes, excise taxes, or poll taxes, they can be assured of prompt and courteous service. Appreciation is also expressed to the Engineering Department, the Building Department, the Treasurers and Tax Collectors office, and especially to the Town Counsel for his advice and counsel so willingly rendered. Respectfully submitted, J. MALCOLM WHITNEY, Chairman RONALD M. STONE JAMES A. GILDEA Following is the summary of the State and County Taxes and Valuations for the year. Total appropriations and available funds $ 4,958,081.41 Court judgments 39,450.00 Deficits in overlay of prior years 14,984.12 General relief deficit 3,163.93 Hurricane deficit 24,308.92 State and County taxes and underestimates 525,320.32 150 1955 Overlay 61,542.21 Gross amount to be raised $ 5,626,850.91 Total estimated receipts and available funds 1,945,964.55 Net amount to be raised $ 3,680,886.36 VALUATIONS Buildings exclusive of land $55,346,415.00 Land exclusive of buildings 11,267,305.00 $66,613,720.00 Personal Property 4,513,950.00 Total valuation $71,127,670.00 ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS Personal Property 11,850.00 Total valuation including additional assessments $71,139,520.00 Increase in valuation of real estate $ 1,315,550.00 Decrease in valuation of personal property including additional assessments 61,295.00 Total increase in valuation $ 1,376,845.00 TOTAL POLL TAX ABATEMENTS For the year 1954 $ 44.00 For the year 1955 4,092.00 $ 4,136.00 TOTAL REAL ESTATE ABATEMENTS For the year 1951 $ 4,724.34 For the year 1952 5,145.76 For the year 1953 4,072.32 For the year 1954 2,454.90 For the year 1955 46,923.06 $ 63,320.38 TOTAL PERSONAL PROPERTY ABATEMENTS For the year 1954 $ 2,219.70 For the year 1955 1,328.69 $ 3,548.39 MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE Total valuation $ 7,721,990.00 TOTAL MOTOR VEFIICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE ABATEMENTS For the year 1954 $ 3,925.34 For the year 1955 22,756.50 $ 26,681.84 151 REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE January 16, 1956 Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown 72, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Conforming with Chapter 3, Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown, I hereby submit my annual report for the year 1955. The total expenditure for the Administration of Public Assistance was $776,242.62. $725,967.06 was the cost of assistance to the indigent of the four categories of assistance. The Administrative costs amounted to $50,257.62. A complete financial reporting is contained herewith which I believe will adequately portray the health of the Department. Each page is plainly marked with proper headings. You will please note that the material for 1956 precedes that of 1955 and is separated by a sheet so designating. May I draw your attention to the first sheet contained under the separation sheet marked "1955." It is the summary sheet of the four categories and administrative costs. The second and third sheets present a statistical breakdown of each category of assistance portraying the participation of all three levels of government — sheet four a complete breakdown of the con- tigent account. If I may refer you back to the first sheet again, I would draw your attention to the fact that a comparison of it with last years would produce these totals showing that we spent $33,554.03 more in 1955 with an actual cost to the town of $19,419.87. Total Expend (Aid) Federal State O.C.&T. Recoveries 1955 725,967.06 245,652.51 284,972.60 7,364.00 2,229.80 1954 692,413 255,845.41 260,645.54 13,584.17 9,802.69 +33,554.03 —10,192.90 +24,327.06 —6,220.17 —7,572.89 6,220.17 13,793.06 COST TO TOWN 1955 185,748.15 1954 152,535.22 33,212.93 Cost to Town over 1954 13,793.06 O.C.&T, and Recoveries 19,419.87 Actual Increase in Town costs 152 A perusal of the last four long categorical sheets of 1955 over 1954, would show that we were able to reduce our case costs by way of regular grant by $24,542.00, but that our medical costs overall exceeded 1954 by approximately $100,000.00, the result of a State administered mandatory "Medical Plan." It is more obvious each year that the only practical way to con- serve money and to insure a dollar value for each dollar spent is through sufficient efficient personnel. Percentage-wise we are only spending .064 of our total expenditure for aid on administrative costs. This is far too low to protect three quarters of a million dollars. Our clerk hire is 30% below that of the 32 communities com- prising the Greater Boston District. Each clerical position in the Welfare Department requires long and specialized training and each does a specific function on a full-time basis, disallowing time for the Junior Clerks to become familiar with the functions of the Senior and Principle Clerks. The average age of the clerks is 49 years — three of whom are 61, 62 and 63 respectively. Administratively we are, each year, becoming more involved from a State and Federal level. During the early part of this year I hope to establish sufficient cause for the appointment of a Medical Consultant, or a Social Work Supervisor, or both. The additional clerk, as set forth on the budget sheet, is needed, however, before much of anything else can be proved. Hoping that the foregoing will adequately inform the Board, I am Very truly yours, JOSEPH F. MURRAY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE APPROPRIATION SHEET FOR 1956 Appropriated Expended Asked For 1955 1955 1956 Salary of Agent 5,500.00 5,500.00 6,885.76 Prin. Soc. Wk. Sup. 4,600.00 4,600.00 5,461.12 Social Workers (5 n $4,282.00) 20,925.00 20,925.00 25,339.00 (1 a $3,929,00) Princ. Clerk 3,220.00 3,220.00 3,856.40 Senior Clerk 2,720.00 2,720.00 3,296.40 Junior Clerk 2,360.00 2,360.00 2,893.20 Junior Clerk 2,180.00 2,180.00 2,826.00 Junior Clerk 2,145.00 2,145.00 2,786.80 Junior Clerk (New) 2,490.00 Sen. Clk. Trans. Operator 2,110.00 1,616A1 2,938.00 Contingent 3,000.00 2,998.03 3,000.00 New Office Equipment 410.00 292.31 155.00 Auto Travel 2,060.00 1,923.18 1,960.00 TOTAL 63,887.68 ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS ON HAND 13,796.71 APPROPRIATION REQUESTED 50,090.97 153 Old Age Assistance 302,000.00 301,463.10 306,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 36,030.00 Additional Appro. 7,000.00 42,309.76 45,000.00 Disability Assistance 23,000.00 Additional Appro. 18,300.00 40,933.74 70,000.00 General Relief 65,000.00 62,371.11 55,000.00 STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN FOR 1955 RECEIVED 1955 Other Category Total Exp. Federal State Cities&Towns Recov. O.A.A. 495,008.36 186,189.41 219,186.38 6,293.73 2,229.80 A.D.C. 82,661.42 35,478.34 29,110.71 D.A. 85,926.17 23,984.76 27,950.97 G.R. 62,371.11 8,724.54 1,070.27 Total 725,967.06 245,652.51 284,972.60 7,364.00 2,299.80 "Total Exp. 725,967.06 Total Rec. 540,218.91 Cost to Town 185,748.15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES RECEIVED 1955 Salaries 45,266.41 Category Federal State Contingent 2,998.03 O.A.A. 16,890.08 Con. Exp. 70.00 A.D.C. 5,154.42 Auto Travel 1,923.18 D.A. 3,425.04 1,712.52 Total 50,257.62 25,469.54 1,712.53 Total Exp. 50,257.62 Total Rec. 27,182.07 Cost to Town 23,075.55 STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN FOR 1935 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE 'Town Appropriation for 1955 302,000.00 Expended 1955 301,463.10 301,463.10 Balance Returned to Treasurer 536.90 Federal Balance 1-4-55 22,239.34 Federal Funds Received 1955 186,189.41 Total Federal Funds 208,428.75 Expended 1955 from Federal Funds 193,545.26 193,545.26 "Total Expenditure for 1955 495,008.36 154 Total Received from Federal 186,189.41 Total Received from State 219,186.38 Total Received from ther Cities & Towns 6,293.73 Recoveries from Estates 2,229.80 Total Received 413,899.32 413,899.32 Cost to Town 81,109.04 Federal Balance 1-5-56 14,883.49 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Town Appropriation for 1955 43,000.00 Expended 1955 42,309.76 42,309.76 Balance Returned to Treasurer 690.24 Federal Balance 1-4-55 7,556.90 Federal Funds Received 1955 35,478.34 Total Federal Funds 43,035.24 Expended 1955 from Federal Funds 40,351.66 40,351.66 Total Expenditure for 1955 82,661.42 Total Received from Federal 35,478.34 Total Received from State 29,110.71 Total Received 64,589.05 64,589.05 Cost to Town 18,072.37 Federal Balance 1-5-56 2,683.58 DIS'ABrILITY ASSISTANCE Town Appropriation for 1955 41,300.00 Expended 1955 40,833.74 40,833.74 Balance Returned to Treasurer 466.26 Federal Balance 1-4-55 22,239.34 Federal Funds Received1955 23,984.76 Total Federal Funds 46,224.10 Expended 1955 from Federal Funds 45,092.43 45,092.43 Total Expenditure for 1955 85,926.17 Total Received from Federal 23,984.76 Total Received from State 27,950.97 Total Received 51,935.73 51,935.73 Cost to Town 33,990At Federa 1 Balance 1-5-56 1,131.67 155 STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN FOR 1955 GENERAL RELIEF' Amount anticipated for weekly payrolls for 1955 28,419.60 Amount expended for weekly payrolls for 1955 26,459.45 26,459.45 1,960.15 1,960.15 Amount anticipated for monthly warrants for 1955 20,160.00 Amount expended for monthly warrants for 1955 16,687.21 16,687.21 3,472.79 3,472.79 Amount in excess to be applied to O.C.&T. payments 5,432.94 Amount Expended for General Assistance $43,146.66 Amount of acknowledged indebtedness for 1955 11,061.77 Additional acknowledged indebtedness for 1955 679.76 Bills received from Other Cities & Towns in 1955 9,697.11 21,438.64 21,438.64 Amount of acknowledged Indebtedness January 1, 1955 11,061.77 Anticipated payments to Other Cities & Towns in 1955 7,000.00 18,061.77 18,061.77 Amount paid in addition to anticipated amount for 1955 3,376.87 Gross Expenditure 64,585.30 Amount received,from Commonwealth of Massachusetts & Other Cities and Towns 9,789.81 Total Cost of Category for year 1955 54,790.49 PUBLIC WELFARE CONTINGENT BREAKDOWN — 1955 AUTOMOBILE CONTINGENT Appropriation $2,060.00 Murray, Joseph F. 260.00 Hyde, Joseph E. 238.34 Forbush, Elsie A. 360.00 Hoyt, Creighton B. 360.00 Blackman, Rita M. 360.00 Bixby, Edith E. 345.00 1,923.34 Balance 136.66 156 REGULAR CONTINGENT Appropriation 3,000.00 Carf are $78.80 Telephone 4.10 Conf erence 88.70 Dues 15.00 Use of Car (Mrs. Gass) 14.00 Miscellaneous 1.75 202.35 American Public Welfare Association 33.31 Atwell Company 139.11 Barker Press, Inc. 20.00 F. W. Currier Company 12.50 Eaton Press, Inc. 72.00 Elliott Addressing Machine Co. 18.32 Evans Printing Company 49.00 Family Service Association 1.87 Hobbs-Warren, Inc. 9.62 H. S. Horne Company 324.12 Massachusetts Community Organization Service 7.50 John C. Moore Company 33.70 Mor-Rays Company 230.00 Postindex 96.60 Postmaster 1,068.58 Prospect Union Educational Exchange 2.00 Remington Rand 33.55 Royal Typewritter Company 7.75 Social Legislation Information Service 18.00 Standard Maintenance Company 84.60 Town of Watertown Purchasing Department 450.05 United Community Services 113.50 2,998.03 Balance 1.97 NEW OFFICE EQUIPMENT Appropriation 410.00 H. S. Horne Company 104.81 Royal Typewriter Company 187.50 292.31 Balance 117.69 REPORT OF THE TORN ENGINEER Honorable Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following is a report of the Engineering Department for 1955. The personnel and positions of the Department, with Civil Service Grades are indicated below: 157 James H. Sullivan—Town Engineer—Grade V Martin H. McCann—Assistant Town Engineer—Grade IV Joseph P. McHugh--Junior Civil Engineer—Grade III Vacancy—Junior Civil Engineer—Grade III Joseph A. Coppola Temporary Senior Engineering Aide—Grade II Resigned July 13, 1955 Austin D. Rhodes—Temporary Senior Engineering Aide—Grade II Transferred to Highway Department November 23, 1955 Joseph P. McCarthy—Temporary Senior Engineering Aide—Grade II Appointed December 8, 1955—prior to that date Temporary Junior Engineering Aide—Grade I Philip Barrett—Temporary Senior Engineering Aide—Grade IT Appointed December 8, 1955—prior to that date Temporary Junior Engineering Aide—Grade I Francis Kelly—Temporary Junior Engineering Aide—Grade I June 21, 1955 to September 21, 1955—December 13, 1955 Raymond Sheridan—Temporary Junior Engineering Aide—,Grade I September 29, 1955 to November 8, 1955 Robert Gildea—Temporary Junior Engineering Aide—Grade I Appointed November 14, 1955 William F. Kelly—Temporary Junior Engineerin; Aide—Grade I Appointed December 6, 1955 Ellen Dempsey—Provisional Junior Clerk Typist Again during this past year we were unable to have our usual two parties in the field, since we were unable to fill the position of Junior Civil Engineer, Grade M. As a result one field party has been required to do all the Engineering work of the Highway Department and has had little time to help other departments that have called on us for plans and engineering services. This office makes plans and estimates, gives lines and grades for nearly every department in the Town, so it is imperative that every effort be made to fill this important position of Junior Civil Engineer, Grade III with a competent person in order to carry on more efficiently the work that we are called upon to do. Estimates, plans, profiles, cross-sections, etc., necessary to prepare for the construction and maintenance of streets, sewers, drains, and sidewalks, have been furnished the Highway Department by this office. One field party devotes its entire time in making the pre- liminary plans and field surveys for proposed construction projects. When the actual construction takes place this party lays out the work and gives the lines and grades. The School Department called upon us to prepare plans and estimates for the resurfacing of the Phillips School yard and also plans for the construction of a bituminous concrete sidewalk at the Gunniff School. 158 This year there were sixty-seven sewer connections laid by the Highway Department, totaling twenty-seven hundred and seven (2707) feet. These sewer connections are estimated by the Engineering Department and then laid out for construction. Lines and grades are given by us when the connection is put in then it is located and indexed for future reference. This requires three (3) trips to the site by a field party, namely, estimate of cost, laying out, giving grades and locating the connection. This Department has been called upon to investigate and to draw sketches of allegedly defective sidewalks for the Town Counsel. This year there were eighteen cases where people fell on alleged de- fective sidewalks. Sketches were drawn, reports made and members of this department have appeared in .court as witnesses to testify to such conditions when persons have brought claims aainst the Town. Land Registrations filed with the Land Court have been checked by this department to see that the Town's properties and street lines have been protected. Two plans were required by the Police Department of sites where fatal accidents occurred. A member of this department appeared in court with these plans and testified regarding them. The Police Department also required plans of street intersections where they •proposed to install stop signs. These plans were then submitted to the Department of Public Safety where the locations of these signs were then approved. For the Park Department we prepared a plan for the resurfacing of the parking area at Victory Field. We met informally with the Park Commissioners and the Superintendent of Parks to see what could be done to alleviate the dangerous water condition at the rear of the Parker School. This Department recommends that the brook be enclosed from Morse Street to the present culvert. Street lines and grades were given to property owners, private engineers, and surveyors whenever requested. In conclusion I wish to extend my thanks to the Board of Select- men, the Highway Department, various town boards, department heads and members of this department for their fine spirit of coopera- tion which they gave to me. Respectfully submitted, JAMES H. SULLIVAN Town Engineer SEWERS BUILT DURING 1955 Number of Street Length Size Manholes Brookline Street 472' 8" 3 Green River Way 289' 10" 1 Hillside Street 55' 6" — Pleasant Street 822' 12" 5 Webster Street 430' 8" 2 Totals 2068' 11 159 GRANOLITHIC SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTED DURING 1955 Sq. Feet Sq. Feet Street Length 4 "Depth 6" Depth Buick Street 1135' 4294 1162 Edenfield Avenue & Bradshaw Street 277' 1375 166 Edward Road 1036' 4060 1407 Highland Avenue 127' 535 166 Waltham Street 82' 411 Totals 2657' 10675 2901 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTED 1955 Sq. Feet Sq. Feet Street Length 2" Depth 3" Depth Boylston Street 50' — 400 BETTERMENT STREETS BUILT DURING 1955 Bituminous Concrete: Street From To Length Acton Street Bromfield Street West of Brandley Rd. 544' Acton Street Rosedale Road Morton Street 314' Carey Avenue Chapman Street King Street 162' Chapman Street Warren Street Madison Avenue 822' Edenfield Ave. Bradshaw Street Part accepted in 1953 603' Hearn Street Molloy Street Dead end 50' Lyons Street Cottage Street Unaccepted part 269' Total 2764' Gravel and Oil Holt Street Harrington Street Belmont line 1275' CURBING SET DURING 1955 Length Length Corner Street Radius Straight Blocks Acton Street (Concrete) 72' 12' — Acton Street (Granite) 38' — 2 Chapman Street (Concrete) 168' 48' 1 Elm Street (Concrete) 51' 12' 2 Hearn Street (Concrete) 15' 12' — Jensen Road (Concrete) 88' 24' — Lyons Street (Concrete) 33' 60' — Municipal Garage (Concrete) — 173' 1 Pine Street (Concrete) 88' 24' 1 Totals 553' 365' 7 160 DRAINAGE BUILT DURING 1955 Catch- Number of basins & Street Length Size Manholes Connections Acton Street 20' 10" — 2 Arlington Street 44' 10" — 1 Boston & Maine Rail- road at Cottage Street 40' 12" 2 — Bridgham Avenue 194' 12" — — Carey Avenue 33' 12" — 2 20' 10" — — Chapman Street 80' 10" — 8 Edenfield Avenue 545' 12" 3 6 60' 10" — — Hearn Street 8' 6" — 1 Holt Street 639' 12" 4 7 70' 10" — — Jensen Road 47' 12" — 2 Madison Avenue 25' 10" 1 — Pine Street 45' 12" — 2 20' 10" — — Rose Avenue 428' 12" 3 — 10' 10" — — Sycamore Street — — 1 — Totals 2348' 14 32 CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION Street From To Length Galen Street (Easterly side) Galen St. Bridge Newton Line 2100' STREETS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF SURVEY DURING 1955 Street From To Len. Wid. Ellen Terrace Lexington Street East to dead end 150 25 Circuit Lane Belmont Street North to Wal. line 75 50 Pappas Road Coolidge Hill Rd. S. to dead end 150 40 PUBLIC STREETS REBUILT DURING 1955 Street From To Len. Wid. Elm Street Arsenal Street Arline.oton St. 1500' 24' Parking Area, Municipal Garage— roadway Concrete surfacing 1053 sq. yds. of Bituminous 161 zs � CIS 0 c. 0 LO LO LO m Ln uj $ ai.`� a`ni o�i c�i m c3 rn � U O a� cdU) �w O v Cd c� f, LO LO LO LO U'� QUO MLOLO 10 LO 1 11 M 11 Ln I I I LO Lf to �LOj cs H O "a v O O Cl O O COO to O O 'di r1 W N M N Cd d > Cd fir] p V� r a0i cND CNCyy O �h r � d 4);14 co CV -4 N M .Q 4) la Cd f". cc cd 4. .r a O � 0 �' � a �Q COi cS a Cl�i cs d 4' 'is Y V Cd cd to Cd cd 4- Ei Cd a0i sue.'CO)r, �� do � .c2 O QQ�j ca "" 0cd +' 4-4 a> m O Cc d) °' a.) ca „ N 19 O PCI a) N +� Cd z -.4 o xxa �� 162 MISCELLANEOUS DATA-1954 Number of Sewer Connections in Sewer System . . ... . . . . . . . . . 7,617 Miles of Sewer Mains in Sewer System . . .... . . . . ... . . . .. ...... 69.82 Miles of Drainage Pipes in Drainage System .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. 57.39 Number of Catchbasins ... ... .. . . .. . .. . . ...... . .. . ... .. . . . ... 2,726 Total Length of Public Streets and Various Types of Construction: Bituminous Concrete and Sheet Asphalt ...... . . . . . . .. 35.03 Miles Bituminous Macadam .. . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . ... 21.04 Miles Gravel and Oil ............. . ... 11.53 Miles Length of Public Ways .. . . . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . ... ... . . ... 67.60 Miles Length of Private Ways . . .. . . .. .... . ..................... 5.83 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 Rd. to Bridge) .17 Miles Charles River Road (Watertown Sq. 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 Elevation 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 St. near Mt. Auburn Street .. . 44.90 Feet Elevation at Arsenal Street and Charles River Road . .. 21.60 Feet Elevation at Galen Street and Williams St. (Newton Line) 51.53 Feet Total Number of Plans and Sketches on file in the Engineering Department ..... .. ....... . ... . .... . . . . . 16,160 Total Number of Index Cards in the Engineering Department .......... . ...... ..... 19,786 Number of Sewer Connections Located in 1955 ..... ...... . 67 Total Length of feet in Sewer Connections Located in 1955 .... ...... ........... ...... . ......... . 7,457 REPORT OF THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMMISSION Wayne E. Eaton, Chairman Term expires 1956 Mrs. Kathleen L. Brown, Secretary Term expires 1958 Joseph A. Dwyer Permanent James M. Igoe Permanent Francis A. Kelly Permanent 163 Miss Catharine M. Yerxa Permanent J. Malcolm Whitney Term expires 1957 Larry Fortier Director of Recreation REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATION To the Chairman and Members of the Watertown Recreation Com- mission The first annual report of the Recreation Department is respect- fully submitted Eby the Recreation Director, for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1955. FUNCTIONS The function of the Watertown Recreation Commission is to provide a year-round recreation program, to the end that, every child in Watertown shall have a place to play in safety and that every person, young and old, shall have the opportunity for the best and most satisfying use of his leisure time. The primary aim and objective of the Commission is to provide fun and happiness for the participants. Other aims and objectives include the development of new interests and skills; education for safe and healthful living; constructive use of leisure time; opportunities for self-expression and realization; and contributions toward character growth, social adjustment and good citizenship. ORGANIZATION The Watertown Recreation Commission is composed of seven members, four which are permanent. The other three are appointed by the Selectmen. The four permanent members include the Superin- tendent of Schools, Chief of Police, Head Librarian and Superintendent of Parks. The Recreation Director is appointed by the Commission. The structure of the board is as follows: 1. Officers of the Commission a. Chairman b. Secretary 2. Other members The members are responsible for the overall function of the De- partment. This includes studying the needs, raising and allocating the funds and determining policies, rules, regulations and standards for the government of the department. Overall administration prob- lems are acted upon by the Commission. The job of the Recreation Director is to advise the board; to bring to the Commission all the pertinent information at his command concerning any problems; and to carry out the policies and orders of the Commission. The Recrea- tion Commission also receives suggestions from the citizenry of whom the Commission is really representative and who's desires it seeks to interpret. PROPERTIES Properties used by the Watertown Recreation Commission during 164 the year 1955 for its various activities included the Watertown Bowla- drome bowling alleys; Boston YWCA swimming pool; Newton YMCA swimming pool; Boston Skating Club of Brighton; Waltham Boys Club swimming pool; Dealtry swimming pool; East, West, High School, Hosmer, Phillips, Lowell, Cunniff, Browne, Parker and Coolidge schools; Arlington, Coolidge, East, Parker, Saltonstall, Victory, Lowell, West, Howe and Bemis playgrounds; and the Charles River and Rosary Academy tot lots. This is an increase of four (4) new facilities over the previous year. PROGRAM The recreation program for the year 1955 more than doubled that of the previous year. During the year 1954, a total of fourteen (14) activities were sponsored. The year 1955 saw the intrduction of fifteen (15) new activities to the program for a grand total of twenty- nine (29) for the year. PERSONNEL All employees of the Recreation Commission, excepting the Recrea- tion Director, are part-time employees. Part-time employees are hired to supervise and instruct various programs during the four seasons of the year. The Recreation Director is the only full-time employee of the Recreation Commission. The number of part-time employees hired during the year 1955 has increased due to the ex- pansion of the year-round recreation program. PROGRESS Progressive steps taken by the Recreation Commission during the year 1955 were as follows: 1. Department inaugurated an outdoor winter sports program. 2. An adult recreation program was introduced. 3. Twenty-nine (29) activities were sponsored as against only fourteen (14) for the year 1954. 4. Estimated attendance, at all activities, for the year reached over the 100,000 figure. This is a conservative estimate, at best. This well over the unknown 1954 figure because of the increased program. 5. Some of the 1954 activities were increased in terms of number of sessions held and length of program. 6. A Christmas vacation program was sponsored for the first time. 7. The Recreation Director spoke to many organizations about "Recreation"; called square dances; and provided his services for parties. 8. The introduction of an adult basketball league for the older youths (ages 18-30) serves to attract these youths from un- wholesome to wholesome activities. Ninety-six (96) older youth take part in the adult basketball league which meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening, during the winter months. 165 9. Other activities held on the playgrounds and in the school gyms, not listed on the activities chart, include: Wrestling Parcheesi Ping Pong Playground games Picnics Softball Trips & Excursions Sand Box Play Senior Baseball Swings Dominoes Checkers Story Telling Hiking Arts & Crafts Special Events Horseshoes Sewing Chinese Checkers Gym games Embroidery 10. The Recreation Department is affiliated with the National Recreation Association. This provides the department with materials and information concerning movements, progress and new programs taking place throughout the country. 11. Whereas the 1954 program was concentrated in the winter and summer seasons only, the 1955 program was expanded to include the four seasons of the year. 12. Although finances for the department were not increased over that of the year 1954, still, the Watertown Recreation Com- mission was able to hire a full-time recreation director and also increase its program by 100%. 13. An important growth in the recreation program has been the increased opportunities in swimming instructions provided for our youths. In the year 1955, 620 boys and girls were provided swimming instructions by qualified Red Cross instructors. Of this number, slightly over 100 boys and girls passed the neces- sary requirements and received Red Cross swimming certificates. NEEDS Because of the growth of recreation in Watertown, definite needs for successful departmental operation have become apparent. 1. Continued development of the year-round recreation program to meet the increasing needs of the citizenry. 2. Additional facilities to take care of program expansion. 3. Increased funds to meet the needs. 4. Development of a girl's program beyond the present scope of activities. Although the girls could participate in over half (15) of the activities sponsored by the Commission, only three (3) activities were for girls only, the remaining activities being on a coed basis. For boys, there were twenty-five (25) activities available of which thirteen (13) activities were for boys only. 5. Additional personnel. 6. Additional equipment and supplies. RECOMMENDATIONS The following steps are recommended: 1. That the year-round recreation program for 1956 be further expanded. 166 2. That definite personnel standards and policies be adopted, as outlined by the Recreation Director. 3. That length and number of sessions for certain programs be increased, as outlined. 4. That a revolving fund be established in the recreation budget. 5. Further development of the girl's program. 6. Evaluate the condition and rate of progress of the department. 7. Expand the volume of equipment to meet the needs. 8. Streamline the operations of the department in such a way that all functions of the department are properly scrutinized and evaluated. 9. 'Research, studies, surveys, evaluations and reports be made concerning areas and facilities, program, publicity and public relations and other phases of departmental operations. 10. Construction of play courts on all playground hard surface areas. Example: Shuffleboard, hop-scotch. In closing, I would like to express my appreciation to the Chair- man and members of the Recreation Commission, to the Park Depart- ment, School Department, Town Officials, Department Heads and the local newspapers for their helpful assistance and cooperation during the year 1955. But mainly, to the citizens of Watertown, without who's help such a recreation program, as is now in existance in Watertown, could not be possible. Respectfully submitted, LARRY FORTIER, Director of Recreation Watertown Recreation Commission REPORT OF WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT JANUARY 1, 1954 to DECEM 3ER 31, 1955 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, 1955. PERSONNEL Term Expiring VINCE 4T T. SWIFT Chairman March 1956 CHARLES J. DeMARAIS Vice-Chairman March 1956• CHARLES F. SHAW Treasurer Marc 1958 WILLIAM E. MALONEY Asst. Treasurer March 1960 SEBASTIAN TANGUSSO May 7, 1956•' • Appointed to fill vacancy caused by the death of Charles F. Gately " State Appointee 167 CHAPTER 372-R GRANT SCHOOL — 15 WHPI3✓S AVENUE (9 Apartments) BALANCE SHEET as of DECEMBER 31, 1955 Assets Liabilities & Surplus Cash—Un, Market NIB 1878.77 Accts Rec. Tenants 616.28 Surplus 12/55/55 2495.30 Accts. Rec. 200-1 Adm. .25 2495.30 2495.30 OPERATING STATEMENT as of DECEMBER 31, 1955 INCOME ANALYSIS OF SURPLUS Dwelling Rent Charges 5631.86 Bal. 12/31/54 1614.28 Plus: Surp. 1955 op. 891.02 5631.86 2495.30 EXPENSE Management Expenses 4750.84 881.02 Surplus 12/31/55 2495.30 OPERATING EXPENSES Electricity 967.02 Fuel Oil 2132.85 Gas 357.34 Repairs 438.38 New Boiler attachment(DHW) 328.90 New Stove 60.30 Painting (2 sides) labor 100.00 Office Expense 9.50 New Piping H&C. 357.55 $4751.84 During the year in the interest of maintenance and appearance, the West and North sides of the exterior walls were painted. At a Joint Meeting of this Authority and the Honorable Board of Selectmen, held on November 21, 1955, it was agreed that the Grant School and its continued use as a Housing Project would be considered at the next Town Meeting. It is recommended that the present mission of the Grant School be terminated on or before October 1, 1956. 168 STATE-AIDED VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT WATERTOWN 200-1 Located on Lexington St. Darch and Robert Ford Roads (168 Dwelling Units) ACCOUNTING FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1955 ASSETS Cash—Un. Market Natl. Bank 200-3 1,501.79 Cash—Lexington Fed. S/L 12,152.88 Cash—Waltham Fed. S/L 10,162.88 Cash—Provident Inst. of Say. 10,000.00 Cash—Watertown Fed.S/L 5,113.06 Cash—Watertown Savings Bank 20,384.88 Petty Cash 50.00 Change Fund 50.00 Accts. Receivable—Tenants 1,852.68 Accts. Receivable—Misc. 42.50 Second Bk—State St. Trust Prem. Accts 4,810.18 Second Bk—Investments—Prem. Accts. 90,000.00 Investments—Admin. Accts. U. S. Treasury—disct 45,000.00 Second Bk—State St. Trust— Prem. Accts State Subsidy-1955 38,425.00 Development Costs 1,537,000.00 Tel. Adj. prior years 29.06 $1,776,574.91 LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS Exchange Accts. 200-2 91.75 Matured Int. & Prin. 131,609.00 Unearned Int. on Prem. Investment 199.50 132,900.25 Prepaid Rents 535.35 Unearned Int. on Adm. Investments 263.47 798.82 Reserves Fire Insurance 6,931.63 ISebt. Service Reserve 5,128.00 Operating Reserve 45,531.36 Unamortized Notes Premium 5,891.93 63,482.82 Notes Authorized & Issued 1,912,000. Less: Notes Retired 123,000. Unissued 252,000. 375,000. 1,537,000.00 Current Year Surplus 42,393.02 $1,776,574.91 169 OPERATING STATEMENT INCOME Year 1955 Inception to 12/31/55 Dwelling Rent Schedule 113,93921 580,783.38 Less: Vacancy Loss 16.32* 580,767.06 Misc. Project Income 1,383.09 7,405.35 115,322.30 588,172.41 EXPENSES Management 10,78928 42,792.92 Operation Services 1,0140.07 Utilities 20,524.68 94,261.32 Repairs, Maintenance & Replacement 13,782.60 93,608.58 Insurance 2,794.47 20,030.25 Pension Fund 138.50 138.50 Collection Loss 309.37 510.43 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 6,048.00 28,225.76 Prov. Op. Reserve 8,064.00 8,064.00 Prov. Debt Service 5,128.00 5,128.00 Debt Service Expense 43,771.38 43,775.38 Total Expense 111,354.28 317,575.21 Surplus before Mass. Cont. 3,968.02 1st. Mass. Contribution 38,425.00 38,425.00 SURPLUS 42,393.02 309,022.20 * Vacancy Loss — due in part to a former tenant not surrendering key to his apartment on vacating. For the year ending December 31, 1955, payment was made to the Town of Watertown of $6048. (in lieu of Taxes) making a total payment to the Town of $28,225.76 since the inception of the Project. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts made their first Annual contribution with the financing of this Project in the amount of $38,425. No major expenditures were made in the maintenance and care of the property during the calender year. The G.I. Bill of Rights, and for other reasons resulted in a turn- over during the year as follows: Homes purchased ...... .... . . . ... ... 25 Found other rentals .... .... ... . .... 4 29 170 STATE-AIDED VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT 200-2 Melendy and Nichols Ave., and Quimby Street (60 dwelling units) ACCOUNTING FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1955 ASSETS Cash — Un. Market Natl. Bank — 200-3C 12,470.44 Watertown Federal Say. & Loan 15,559.63 a/c nee. Tenants 771.35 Exch 200-1 91.75 Second Bank—State St. Trust—Prem a/c 5,051.84 State Subsidy 24,350.00 Investments 55,000.00 Development Costs 974.000.00 $1,087,295.01 LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS Matured Int. & Prin. 84,518.00 Unearned Int. on Investment — Prem. 84,518.00 Prepaid Rents 120.53 120.53 RESERVES Fire Insurance 1,774.33 Debt Service Reserve 3,264.00 Operating Reserve 10,674.13 Nnamortized Notes Premium 3,733.67 19,446.13 Notes Authorized & Issued 980,000.00 Less: Notes Retired 6,000.00 974,000.00 Current Year Surplus 9,210.35 $1,087,295.01 OPERATING STATEMENT INCOME Year 1955 Inception to 12/31/55 Dwelling Rent Schedule 43,597.65 128,866.14 Misc. Project Income 559.43 716.49 Total Income 44,157.08 129.582.63 EXPENSES Management 4,266.67 11,262.64 Operating Services 1,835.99 Utilities 12,616.21 33,025.00 Repairs, Maintenance & Replacement 4,863.76 15,108.88 Gen. Exp. (Inse. Pen. Fd. etc.) 1,119.82 3,358.43 171 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 2,160.00 6,556.68 Prov. Operating Reserve 2,880.00 2,880.00 Prov. Debt Service 3,264.00 3,264.00 Debt Service Expense 28A26.27 28,12627 59,296.73 105,417.89 Deficit for year (before State Aid) (15,139.65) Commonwealth Contribution (1st) 1955 24,350.00 24,350.00 SURPLUS 9,210.35 9,210.35 For the year ending December 31, 1955, payment was made to the Town of Watertown of $2,160., making a total payment to the Town of $6,556.68 since the inception of the Project. Final payments were made to Paul Livoli, Inc., and Edward Sears Read (Architect) ' and certificate of completion of the Project ap- proved September 28, 1955. As shown in the above schedule, $6,000. of notes were paid up. No major expenditures were made in the maintenance and care of the property during the calender year. The G.I. Bill of Rights and for other reasons, resulted in a turn- over during the year as follows: Homes purchased .... . . . ... .. . . . . . . 14 Found other rentals . . .... . ... .. .... 5 19 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts made their first annual contribution with the financir� of this Project in the amount of $24,350. FISCAL The State Housing Board plans to re-finance our borrowings due January 26, 1956 by consolidating Watertown 200-1 and Watertown 200-2, to be known as Watertown 200-3C, retiring notes in the amount of $45,000 for Watertown 200-1, and $29,000 for Watertown 200-2. New borrowing (based on low bidder) will cover both Projects — and will be in the principal amount of $2,437,000. We are giving below accounting for Watertown 203-3C as of January 1, 1956 (the two Projects combined). WATERTOWN 200-3C ACCOUNTING AS OF JANUARY 1, 1956 ASSETS Cash — Un. Market National Bank 13,97223 Provident Inst. of Say. 10,000.00 "- Lexington Fed. Say. & Ln. 12,152.88 Waltham Say. & Ln. 10,162.88 172 Wat. Fed. Say. & Ln. 20,672.69 Watertown Savings Bank 20,384.88 Petty Cash 50.00 Change Fund 50.00 A/c Rec. Tenants 2,624.03 Misc. 42.50 Second Nat. Bk. — State St. Tr. Prem. a/c 9,862.02 Investments 145,000.00 State Subsidy 62,775.00 Investments— Mgmt. — U.S. Treas. 45,000.00 Development Costs 2,511,000.00 Tel. Adj. prior years 29•06 $2,863,778A7 LIABILITIES, RESERVES & SURPLUS Prepaid rents 655.88 655.88 Mat. Int. & Prin. 217,127.00 Unearned Int. on Invest. Prem. 199.50 do Man. 263.47 462.97 RESERVES Fire Insurance 8,705.96 Debt Service Reserve 8,392.00 Operating Reserve 56,205.49 Unamort. Prem. on notes 9,625.50 82,928.95 Notes Auth & Issued 2,511,000.00 • SURPLUS 51,603.37 $2,863,778.17 This amount will be used to reduce the Annual State Contribution The Second Bank — State Street Trust Co. continues as Fiscal and Paying Agents in connection with Temporary Borrowings, the purchase and sale of U.S. Treasury Notes and Bills. The Union Market National Bank of Watertown is a depository in connection with the following accounts, and for the purchase and sale of U.S. Treasury Bills:— Watertown 200-1—as of Jan. 1, 1956, combined into 200-3C Watertown 200-2—as of Jan. 1, 1956, combined into 200-3C Watertown 372R (Grant School) Watertown (Revolving Fund) closed as of 12/31/55 Balances are kept at a minimum and idle funds invested in U.S. Treasury Bills or transferred and currently are deposited with the following banks: Watertown Savings Bank Provident Inst. of Savings 173 Waltham Federal Savings & Loan Assoc. Watertown Federal Savings & Loan Assoc. Lexington Federal Savings & Loan Assoc. Reserve funds under the management program are currently earning not less than 3% per annum. During the year, the accounts of the Authority were Audited by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (State Auditor), and found to be in balance. MASSACHUSEI"TS LEGISLATION During -the year, eight Acts were passed having a direct bearing on this Housing Authority; the most important being: "Chapter 128—"An act relative to the Eligibility for Member- ship on Local Authorities" Chapter 641—"an Act Relative to housing for Elderly Persons, and other persons living in sub-standard hous- ing." We now have on file 82 applications for housing, the larger number being Korean Veterans requiring a one bedroom apartment. Of these applications, experience has shown that about 50% of the applicants show lack of interest when their names are called due to having found housing. INSURANCE .. .. Cost of Public Liability as applied to this Authority appears to be excessive for the risks involved. Self-insurance is recommended. To all members of the Authority, the State Housing Board and Departments of the Town, I take this opportunity to thank you for your interest and help in the operation of our housing projects. Respectfully submitted, A. ERIC SALSBURG Secretary and Executive Director Watertown Housing Authority 174 REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN To the Citizens of Watertown: December 31, 1955 I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Tree Warden for the year ending December 31, 1955. Two hundred and forty five (245) trees were planted this Spring in various sections of the Town, a number of these were replacements. 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 growing by the end of the summer. We hope to plant the same number again next year. 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. The State has recommended, in the past various amounts to be appropriated, to be expended solely for control work against Dutch Elm Disease and other insects. However, next year we will be compelled to appropriate these amounts. 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 in- formation in the care of your trees at the various meetings and con- ferences. As I reported last year that the Two Hurricanes did a vast amount of damage to our trees, and it was impossible to know the exact extent. I am sorry to report that as a result of the Hurricanes, that we had to remove forty more trees during the past year. We shall make a fur- ther survey during the coming year. My appreciation and thanks are extended to the Honorable Board of Selectmen. They did everything possible for this department during the past year. To my own Department that co-operated with me, day and night, it is gratifying to know how dependable they are. My heartiest thanks to all yho in any way assisted me during this past year. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS P. MORLEY TREE WARDEN 175 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES TOWN OF WATERTOWN FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1955 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES 1954-1955 Charles T. Burke, Chairman Mary Barry,Secretary Robert B. Chase John J. O'Rourke Charles P. Eaton Pasquale Sclafani LIBRARIAN Catharine M. Yerxa LIBRARY STAFF AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1955 Mary C. Blake Circulation Librarian Rose M. Brady Supervisor, Work with Children Audrey M. Bryant Assistant Librarian, East Branch Dorothy Burgess Assistant, Main Library Charlote Dupuis Young Adults Librarian Ruth L. Elpbick Children's Librarian, East Branch Stephen Fiore Assistant, Main Library Margaret Fuerstenau Assistant, Main Library Julia B. Gallagher Senior Clerk-Stenographer F. Elizabeth Gillis Assistant, Work with Juniors, East Branch Marie Hale Assistant, Main Library Mary V. Harney Librarian, East Branch Edith Haviland Assistant, North Branch Evelyn Herboldsheimer Assistant Cataloger, Main Library Ethel M. Howard Librarian, West Branch Theodore Johnson Assistant, East Branch Irene Lamprakis Assistant, Main Library Natalie MacCurdy Childen's Librarian, North Branch Mary E. MacLoed Assistant, Main Library Mary M. McNally Assistant Librarian and Reference Librarian Eleanor Sullivan Assistant, Main Library Esther E. Testa Librarian, North Branch Jeanne White Catalog Librarian PART-TIME WORKERS Marilyn Altieri Dorothy Nyyssonen Denise Belisle Harold O'Connell Evelyn Cannon Marie Perry Rosemary Cerrati Harold Sexton Kenneth DeCarolis Margaret Rose Shea Jane Doucette Mary Vahey Barbara Malley Eleanor VanderHaegen Roseanne Verrochi BUILDING CUSTODIANS Gerard Bloomer West Branch John C. Carey East Branch James A. Crowley Main Library *Bernard P. Mannix Main Library Paul Mannix Main Library William J. Mannix North Branch *Deceased February 22, 1955 176 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY To the Citizens of Watertown: A year ago it was expected that the Library would occupy its en- larged quarters about the middle of the year. Numerous delays, some of which may have been beyond the control of the contractor, have occurred, and .the new building is not yet ready for occupancy. How- ever, the end appears in sight, and opening of the new wing is now expected in a few weeks. Some additional work will then be required in the old building, but by summer we should be in possession of a modern plant which will meet the needs of the Town for years to come. We .are confident that the new building will be a source of pride and satisfaction to the Town and expect that the usefulness of the library to the community will steadily increase as the new facilties come into use. The Trustees extend their thanks to the Building Com- mittee, who have worked on this project for more than a year, and to the architect. The disturbed conditions in our, operating building, especially during the summer months, were a severe trial to the staff, and a word of appreciation is due to them for their patient endurance of great and long-continued inconveniences. We have been increasingly aware for the last several years that our Library salary schedule needs revision, and this year a complete new schedule was presented to the Advisory Board of Review. At the time of writing this report, the recommendations of the Advisory Board on this schedule have not been published. Whatever they report, the Trus- tees feel that the Town Meeting should be prepared to consider favorably an increase in base rates in all Library positions. The Trustees again thank Miss Yerxa and her staff for their faithful cooperation and look forward to working with them in a new year with new opportunities in a new plant. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES T. BURKE, Chairman 177 REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN To the Trustees of the Watertown Free Public Library: The 88th Annual Report of the Watertown Free Public Library is herewith submitted: The building of the new library grin„ its delays and its progress, high lighted the year 1955. As this report is being written, construction of the wing has been completed, furniture and equipment are being received and placed, and books are being moved into the various departments. Soon this beau- tiful wing will be in operation, and to the Library will be added modern reading and book areas for the public and also adequate working space for the staff including a catalog room, a book processing room and a circulation work room. 1955 was a strenuous time for the staff and a period of incon- venience for the public. For over a year, borrowers have reached adult departments by devious ways as it became necessary to divert traffic in and out of different entrances. The cheerful acceptance of conditions by ithe public has helped the staff to endure most difficult working conditions. During one of the hottest summers on record, light and air were cut off on one side of the building by the construction going on. In addition, constant noise and powdered cement which permeated the whole building added to the general discomfort of the staff and in- creased the work load of the building custodians. In spite of all this, staff enthusiasm ran high because of the ex- citing project under way and a great deal of constructive preparatory work was accomplished. For example, the Catalog Department made an author and title card for all books to be shelved in the new adult reading room; the Assistant Librarian was responsible for selecting the collection of newer non-fiction to be moved there from the stacks and for organizing all related routines; the Young Adults Librarian selected the books and took care of all details connected with organizing the collection of books for the Young Adults Room; with some additional part-time assistance all staff members throughout the system helped in the job of converting small book cards to large book cards, a change that was necessary because new charging desks come equipped for the large book card which is standard size today. During the year the Librarian was involved in the innumerable details concerned with over-all planning for the occupancy of the new wing, and of late, in coordinating plans so that the transition into the new part of the building might be made without confusion and without interruption of service. From an administrative point of view a busy and important year was made more complicated by a number of staff changes. For the record they are given here. 178 In January, Miss Mary Harney, Assistant Librarian, East Branch Library, was promoted to the position of East Branch Librarian which was open because of the resignation of Miss Pauline Hill who was married in the fall. Mrs. Jeanne White was given the position of Assistant Librarian. A chain reaction was set off when Mr. Lawrence Siegel, Head Cataloger, resigned to accept a position in the Brooklyn Public Library. Mrs. Jeanne White was promoted to fill the vacancy. Her former position was filled by the promotion of Mr. John Wicks, First Assistant, East Branch Library, and the position Mr. Wicks vacated was filled by the appointment of Mr. Theodore Johnson, a graduate of Harvard Univer- sity. When Mr. Wicks decided to resign his new position in order to complete work for his doctor's degree, Miss Audrey Bryant, Assistant, Work with Juniors at the East Branch Library, was appointed Assistant Librarian and the position she vacated was filled by the appointment of Miss Elizabeth Gillis, a graduate of Northeastern University with four years experience in the Medford Public Library. Miss Charlotte Dupuis, Assistant Catalog Librarian, was moved to the new position of Young Adults Librarian. Her former position was filled by the appintment of Mrs. Evelyn Herboldsheimer, a Simmons Library School graduate. Mrs. Margaret Fuerstenau, Simmons Library School, was appointed a General Assistant, Main Library. Mr. Roy Jensen, sub-professional Assistant, Main Library, resigned to accept a position in the Enoch Pratt Library, Baltimore, after com- pleting work for his Library School degree. Miss Marie Hale, with two years of college, was appointed to the vacancy. Miss Ione Malloy, 1st Assistant, Main Library, resigned to work for her master's degree. Her position was filled by the appointment of Mr. Stephen Fiore, Boston University, who is a candidate for a doctor's degree in music. Mr. Fiore will work in the Library's general Cir- culation Department and have charge of the Music & Art Room. Miss Mary Connolly, sub-professional Assistant, North Branch Library, resigned to attend Simmons College Library School. Her position was filled by the appointment of Miss Edith Haviland, Rosary Academy. Weeks of the Librarian's time were concerned with the problem of securing trained personnel in a competetive market. It is to be hoped that the Library's request for a more ,adequate pay schedule will be granted so that the Library will be able to retain its top people longer, and that restlessness on the part of assistants in lower grades will be eliminated. In spite of the disruption caused by staff changes in the whole system and the building construction at the Main Library, circulation of books and other materials increased somewhat over 1954. Total cir- culation was 302,002 in 1955 and 292,459 in 1954. 179 Evening opening was discontinued at the West Branch in Septem- ber. The staff made every effort to increase the use of the Branch at night, -but very few people went to the Library after six o'clock and the circulation of books was disappointingly small. The Library engaged in several interesting projects. It became a member of the Film Cooperative operated by the State Department of Education. In this cooperative plan many libraries of the state are combined in a film pool in which they deposit one or more films. Each library may draw the films it needs from the pool and in addition may borrow from the general film collection of the State Department of Education up to the cost of the film or films deposited in the pool. The Library borrowed films under this arrangement for its own educational film programs for children. Next year when the building program is completed, the Reference Department plans to develop film service to local organizations which will comprise a consulting service and the scheduling of films for meetings. In the fall, the Library joined with other Metropolitan libraries in sponsoring a discussion group for young adults under the American Heritage Project sponsored by the American Library Association. Miss Charlotte Dupuis, Young Adults Librarian, organized and directed the group with Mr. Theodore Johnson, Assistant, East Branch Library, serving as one of the discussion leaders. The other leader was Miss Ellen Mary Dempsey who is employed in the Town Engineering Depart- ment. Meetings to demonstrate discussion techniques were held for dircetors and leaders at the Boston Public Library which in itself was a valuable thing for the Library's staff members. The Library's discussion group held its meetings every other week in the Pratt Room and discussed the following subjects: Juvenile delinquency, voting, academic freedom, labor-management relations. Attendance was good and the group will continue discussions through February 21, 1956. The schools requested some special cooperation this year which was handled by the Library's Supervisor of Work with Children. Miss Cusick, Head of remedial reading for the schools, asked for cooperation in a remedial reading workshop for teachers. For the purpose of making a bibliography, teachers of all grades were asked to select books for their age groups. As a preliminary, books were selected by grades from the library collection by our Supervisor of Work with Children and from this collection the teachers made their final selections. Miss Cusick asked our Library Supervisor also to go to the Coolidge School to demonstrate how she uses the Library's film, "Know Your Library" in teaching the use of encyclopedias. Her services were also sought by the Phillips School in organizing its library. Here, she classified the collection broadly; taught high school girls how to make book cards and shelf list cards, and how to charge books and shelve them, in short, how to run the library. In addition to these special activities with the schools, the central 180 Children's Department supplied classroom collections for all schools in town, and all our Children's Departments carried on activities which included visits to school classrooms and visits to libraries by school classes. Adult Departments endeavored to make our libraries interesting through good exhibit work and to meet the needs of borrowers with good service. Publicity was sent regularly to the newspapers from the desk of the Circulation Librarian. Included in it was The Reader's Notebook, written by the Catalog Librarian, an item which has created favorable comment. Special colections of books were sent to the Fire Stations, the Orchard School for Girls, to the Watertown Home for Old Folks and to nursing homes. Temporarily, the Library's radio program "Leaders axe Readers" was discontinued, but it is hoped to resume it later as soon as an ex- perienced staff member is available to conduct it. Adequate maintenance of all Libraryproperty was continued. The floods of Hurricane Diane brought some water into the boiler room of the North Branch Library, but prompt action in disconnecting the burner by our janitors with the assistance of the local fire station and the Water Department saved it from damage. However, flood water covered all of the basement floor at the East Branch Library to a height of three inches. The burner was saved here also and quick action by the staff saved books on lower shelves, but the linoleum floor in the children's department and all asbestos which covered pipes in the boiler room and the toilets were ruined. The flooring and asbestos were replaced. For about one month the Children's Department was closed, but collections of books were carried upstairs, and books were charged out to children from the Young Adults Room. Again this year the Library acknowledges the cooperation of other town departments and local newspapers. Thanks go to all who have generously thought of the Library by giving it books, and to the Garden Club for flowers and plants. The Library is grateful for the fine collections of hobbies, handi- crafts and various other interesting and valuable items which have been lent for its exhibition cases. It would appreciate knowing of other collections which are available. Appreciation goes to the Staff and to the Building Custodians for their fine morale and for their helpfulness during one of the busiest of years. A special tribute is extended to Miss McNally who, in her capacity of Assistant Librarian,has contributed greatly to every phase of the work. To the Board of Library Trustees, the Librarian expresses her gra- titude for continued encouragement and support. Respectfully submitted, Catharine M. Yerxa Librarian 181 LEADERS ARE READERS Speakers-1955 Radio Station WCRB January 12 Miss Judith Stromdahl, Librarian, Robbins Memorial Library, Arlington. February 2 Mr Robert B. Chase, trustee, Watertown Public Library and President of Chase & Son, Watertown. February 23 Leon Grigorian, 12 year old pianist, Watertown. March 16 Mr. Robert J. Glennon, Lawyer, and Chairman, Watertown Library Building Committee. April 6 Miss Edna G. Peck, Head, Book Selection Department, Boston Public Library. April 27 Billy Haroutounian, 13 year old violinist, Watertown. May 18 Mr. George B. Wellman, Town Clerk, Watertown. STATISTICS Name of Library Watertown Free Public Library Town Watertown, Massachusetts Name of Librarian Catharine M. Yerxa, Date of Founding 1868 Population served U.S. Census, 1950: 37,329 State Census, 1955: 38,898 Assessed valuation of town $71,127,670.00 Library appropriation ,per capita $3.30 Terms of use Free for lending and reference Number of agencies Main Library; 3 Branch Libraries Number of days open during year 290 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 ..... . ... . . ..... . ... 32,664 16,481 49,145 East Branch ....... ............. 22,291 22,850 45,141 North Branch .... ... . . . . ....... 16,633 18,955 35,588 West Branch .... . .... . ... . ...... 4,061 12,854 16,915 Schools . . ..... ..... . ..... ....... 19,084 19,084 Total ..... .... . . . .. . . . . . ... 75,649 90,224 165,873 182 Number of non-fiction lent for home use: Adult Juvenile Total Main Library . . ............ ... ... 33,450 12,560 46,010 East Branch . . ... ... ....... . . ... 18,435 17,326 35,761 North Branch ... ... ..... . ... ... 10,212 12,890 23,102 West Branch .. .. .. ........ ... . 2,508 8,410 10,918 Schools .. . .. . . . . . . .. . ... . ... . .. 20,338 20,338 Total . . ... . . . .. . . ..... . . .. 64,605 71,524 136,129 Total number of volumes circulated: Adult Juvenile Total 140,254 161,748 302,002 Percentage of fiction .... . ... . . 54.92% Circulation per capita .... . . . . 8.09 Number of pictures lent for home use .. .. . .. .... . . . . 747 Number of records lent for home use .... ........ . . . . .. 3,188 Inter-library loan: Voumes borrowed . .... . ... . . . . 249 Volumes lent .... . . ... . . . . . .. 99 BOOK STOCK Adult Juvenile Total Number of books, January 1, 1955 .. 94,098 30,794 124,890 Volumes added during the year . . , . 3,207 2,412 5,619 New titles added Gifts (included in above) .. .. . . . . 43 18 61 (included in above) .. .. .. . . .. 22,131 584 2,715 Number of volumes lost and withdrawn ............. . 573 544 1,117 Total number of volumes December 31, 1955 ....... . .... 96,732 32,660 129,392 Volumes rebound 825 MUSIC RECORDS Number of music record albums, Jan. 1, 1955 . . . . . . .. ....... .. . . . 488 New albums added ..... .. . . . .......... . . . . . ................. 100 Total number of record albums, Dec. 31, 1955 . . . . . . .. ........ . . .. . . 588 REGISTRATION Adult Juvenile Total Number of borrowers registered in 1955 2,242 1,391 3,633 Total number of registered Borrowers . . . . .. . . . . . ..... . . ... 6,644 4,148 10,792 STAFF Number of full-time members, Library Service . .... . . . ........ .. 24 Number of full-time custodians ...... .. ................ .......... 4 Total . . ...... . ............... ..................................... 28 183 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Receipts Town Appropriation . . .... . . . ... ... ... . .... . . ... . . .......... $123,062.66 Expenditures Books and periodicals . . . . . . . . ... . . . .. . . . .... . . . . .... 16,212.51 Binding .... . . . .......... ............................. 2,141.94 Films ........ . . 548.27 Records .................... 597.28 Salaries Library Service . ..... ... .. . .... . . . . . ........ . ............ 74,454.45 Custodians .. .......... . .. . . .. . . . . ... ... .. . . .......... . . . . 11,713.18 Heat, Light, Water ... .... . . . . . . . . ... ...... . .. . . .......... 5,208.08 Building maintenance and repair ... ....................... 3,642.35 Printing and supplies ......... . . 2,980.30 Other maintenance ... . .... . . . . . . . . .... ..... . .. . . ........ . . 2,001.98 Expenditure from appropriation . . .. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... ... . . 119,500.34 Balance from appropriation ......... ..... . . .... . . . . . . . ... . . 3,562.32 Total . . ..... . .. . . .. ...... . .. . . . .. . . ..................... ... . $123,062.66 Per capita expenditures (including funds) . . . . .... . . . .. . . . 3.22 Book fines returned to town treasurer . ... . . .. . . . . .• . ... . . 3,396.78 Books lost and paid for .. . . . ... . . ... . . . . . . . ... . ........... 73.27 Reserve postal cards . . . . .. . . ... . . . . . . . ... ... ... . .......... 54.60 Other .......... ..... .. 6.85 Total amount returned to town treasurer ... . . . ......... . . . 3,531.50 *See also amount expended from funds ENDOWMENT FUNDS Balance Amount Balance Jan. 1, 1955 Received 'Dotal Expended Jan. 1, 1956 Barry Fund $1,090.83 29.84 1,120.67 115.17 $1,005.50 Charles Fund 248.24 7.49 255.73 — 255.73 McGuire Fund 1,041.46 30.41 1,071.87 55.35 1,016.52 Mead Fund 3,108.75 90.65 3,199.40 190.16 3,009.24 Pierce Fund 1,032.37 30.68 1,063.05 42.42 1,020.63 'Pratt Fund — 29.7.18 — 450.00 4,629.89 Whitney Fund 353.57 10.67 364.24 — 364.24 "Under the supervision of specially appointed trustees. 184 REPORT OF THE AGENT OF VETERAN'S SERVICE January 17, 1956 Honorable Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown 72, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The past year has witnessed another substantial increase in the amount expended for Veteran's Benefits by the Town. The greater cost of assistance is due partly to an increased case load, but more especially to a higher average cost per case because of larger family groups, and to higher hospital rates approved by the Commonwealth, which became effechive on January 1, 1955. As examples of the latter, the department paid in excess of $1,000 for each of four different hospital cases and between $500 and $1,000 for three more. It is not uncommon to spend more in one month for hospital care in one case, than is paid during a whole year's assistance of another. There were several changes in the veteran's law in 1954 and 1955, particularly in the definition of a veteran, and these changes provoked considerable controversy. As a result, a Special Recess Commission was set up by -the Legislature to study and recommend revisions of the vete- ran's laws of the Commonwealth, and the Watertown Veterans' Agent was honored by being designated as the only local Veterans' Agent to serve on the Commission. The result of the Commission's work will be not only more equitable benefits for veterans, but a better distribution of the cost of veterans' care by -the Commonwealth and the cities and towns. It is pretty well agreed that relief costs are on the increase with only one offsetting factor, namely, the far broader coverage of Social Security which reduces the indigency of the elderly. Until there is a State spon- sored sickness and health insurance program for all citizens, however, there will be no answer to -the type of case where a head of a family becomes ill or injured as a result of something other than his employ- ment and is deprived of his earning power for a period of time. The internal organization of the department functioned with maxi- mum efficiency during the year, with no deaths, resignations or retire- ments. The cooperation of all department heads, and in particular, the Welfare Agent and his Social Work Supervisor, was of great assistance through the year. ' Respectfully submitted, JOHN F. CORBETT 185 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE Honorable Board of Selectmen Administration Building Watertown, 72, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The full impact of evacuation planning in Civil Defense came during the year 1955. The State Civil Defense Agency has been expanded to about three times its former size with many men of wide experience devoting their full time to assisting local communities to formulate plans for getting their citizens out of danger in advance of attack. In Watertown preliminary surveys were made in the vital field of transportation, and meetings were held with school offioials and others who have special problems. In 1956, after further development, it is ex- pected that there will be at least a partial test of evacuation techniques, which should result in the general public's first real routine-disturbing contact with Civil Defense. The level of volunteer enrollment remained constant through the year; with some resignations and suffid:ent new registrations to take their places. For the second successive year, the Town had difficulties with natural disasters, and -the Civil Defense Organization found it necessary to obtain equipment for pumping cellars when flooding constituted a threat to health. Two large new generating sets were ordered under the Federal Matching Funds Program to provide power for other muni- cipal services at the Town Garage when there is a disruption of com- mercial sources. These units will be kept trailer mounted so that they can be dispersed to a safe area when aivacuation is ordered. The Director wishes again to make use of the Town Report to publicly voice his appreciation to Town Report to publicly voice his appreciation to Town Officials and volunteers who have kept Watertown among the leaders in Civil Defense planning, training, and development. Respeatfully, submitted, JOHN F. CORBETT 186 REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Gentlemen: The following report relating to work done and money expended by this department for the year ending December 21, 1955 is respectfully submitted. HIGHWAY APPROPRIATIONS Pay Roll $385,112,.00 Highway Overtime 5,000.00 Highway Construction 11,555.00 Highway Maintenance 20,000.00 General Maintenance 34,000.00 Highway Vacations 20,052.00 Highway Office 350.00 Highway Superintendent 6,000.00 Highway Assistant Superintendent 5,050.00 Supervisor of Foremen 4,600.00 Working Foreman Carpenter 4,360.00 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Senior Clerk 2,720.00 Highway Equipment 21,300.00 Highway Transportation 200.00 Emergency Rains & Flood Damage Repair Account 5,506.36 Snow & Ice (Materials) 10,000.00 Snow & Ice (Overtime & Trucking) 10,000.00 Chapter 90 Construction Appropriated 'by Town $15,000.00 Appropriated by State and County 9,981.62 24,981.62 Sewer Construction 10,300.00 Sewer Maintenancie 3,500.00 Sidewalk Construction 8,000.00 Sidewalk Maintenance 4,500.00 Ashes & Papers 3•000•00 Betterments 30,000.00 Drainage 23,000.00 Garbage 2,500.00 $658,806.98 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 606,785.03 BALANCE $52,021.95 PERSONNEL ENTERED NAME TOWN EMPLOY PENSIONED Hession, Philip June 24, 1929 November 23, 1955 Mezzeo, Joseph April 5, 1930 July 25, 1955 187 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Expenditures STREET FROM TO COST Elm Street Arsenal St. Arlington St. 13,952.65 Municipal Garage 3,914.36 Parking Area Municipal Parking Area Spring Street Church St. 315.34 (Re-setting 2 B. & M. poles) $18,212.35 CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION STREET FROM To COST Galen St. (east side) Galen St. Bridge Newton Line $15,497.E0 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Expenditures Carpentry Work - Police Department $66.40 Cleanmg Catch Basins 15,050.88 Cutting and Repairing Grass Borders 727.62 Excavating for Wire Department 1,179.35 Painting and Repairing Fences 122.06 Patching Streets 8,545.94 Repairs to Bridge Street Bridge 331.03 Removing Tree Stumps 202.48 Repairs to Waverley Avenue Bridge 317.81 Repairs to Whites Avenue Bridge 13.04 Repairs to Waverley Avenue Wall 41.48 Repairs to Municipal Garage Wall 95.92 Street Cleaning 23,013.74 Street Painting, Street and Tra.ffiic Signs 17,615.97 Surface Treating & Seal Coating Streets 12,427.80 Water Service . 76.95 $79,828.47 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Expenditures Blacksmith $1,374.15 Carpenter 1,178.49 Equipment Repairs, Maintenance and Supplies 52,550.50 Expressing and Freight 44.01 Fuel Oil 2,574.30 Garage Janitors 8,379.28 Garage Repairs & Supplies 3,633.44 Gasoline Clerk 2,659.00 Hardware Supplies 634.69 Illuminating Gas Service 28.38 -Lighting Garage 1,515.96 Storekeeper 3,357.83 Timekeeper 3,346.90 Watchmen 10,856.69 Water Service 25.50 $92,169.12 188 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT Expenditures 1 Eductor Pump Assembly $1,243.96 3 Oliver Tractors (Sidewalk) 14,970.00 1 Sanivan Load Packer Body 4,200.00 White Truck Repairs 816.62 $21,230.58 TRANSPORTATION TIMEKEEPER Expenditures Philip Hession, Timekeeper $200.00 HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Expenditures Salary of Thomas V. Dwyer $6,000.00 HIGHWAY ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Expenditures Salary of E. Harold Johnston $5,050.00 HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR OF FOREMEN Expenditures Salary of John Hopkins 4,600.00 HIGHWAY WORKING CARPENTER FOR TAN Expenditures Salary of Charles Shutt $4,360.00 HIGHWAY CLERKS Expenditures Salary of Esther L. Regan $3,220.00 Salary of Frances E. Bianconi 2,720.00 $5,940.00 HIGHWAY VACATIONS Expenditures Vacations to Employees $19,977.20 HIGHWAY OFFICE Expenditures Advertising $17.50 Office Supplies 97.02 Printing 179.70 Subscriptions, Dues Etc. 36.50 Typewriter Service 19.20 $349.92 SNOW & ICE Expenditures Equipment Hire $562.00 Equipment Repairs and Supplies 5,534.76 Meteorologist Service 225.00 Salt 3,646.45 Sand 2,461.20 Sanding Pay Rolls 5,059.79 Snow Removal Pay Rolls 1,359.73 Telephone Service 58.84 $18,907.77 189 ASHES AND PAPERS Expenditures Cleaning and Leveling Dumps $7,893.91 Collecting 87,909.71 Gasoline 2,793.11 Supplies (Canvas Covers, Barrels, etc.) 186.40 Water Service 16.00 $98,799.13 GARBAGE Expenditures Collecting $69,038.80 Garbage Pails 765.00 Gasoline 1,731.89 $71,595.69 EMERGENCY RAINS & FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIR ACCOUNT Expenditures Equipment repairs and supplies 1,865.76 Labor 5,869.10 Rental of pumps 378.78 $8,113.64 BETTERMENTS Expenditures STREET FROM TO COST Acton Street Morton St. Rosedale Road $ 3,868.36 Acton Street Brandley Road Bromfield Street 5,401.27 Chapman Street Warren St. Madison Avenue 9,274.95 Carey Avenue Chapman St. King Street Edenfteld Avenue Bradshaw St. Part accepted in 1953 5,193.51 Hearn Street (south of Molloy Street) 442.49 Holt Street Harrington St. Belmont Line 3,973.10 Lyons Street 2,100.37 $30,254.05 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION Expenditures Asphalt Walks $ 1,160.24 Granolithic Walks 15,229.07 Setting Curbing 1,735.71 $18,125.02 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE Expenditures Asphalt Walks and Borders Repaired $18,085.38 Granolithic Walks Repaired 4,6�0.78 Setting and Removing Curbing 386.75 Loaming Grass Borders 267.04 $23,369.95 190 DRAINAGE Expenditures Acton Street & Jensen Road $1,131.68 Arlington Street Near Grove Street 471.13 Arlington & Crawford Street Basement 12.00 Arsenal Street Repairs 458.24 Boston & Maine R.R. east of Cottage Street 819.70 Chandler Street repairs 371.10 Chapman Street & Carey Avenue 3,674.42 Drain repairs 1,064.51 Edenfleld Avenue 3,188.78 Elm Street repairs 769.30 Evans Street repairs 239.20 Hearn Street 192.28 Holt Street 6,2-S0.39 Madison Avenue 327.24 Pine Street 1,306.93 Rose Avenue 1,841.94 Sycamore Street repairs 267.78 $22,396.62 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Expenditures Brookline Street $1,847.20 Green River Way 547.62 Hillside Street 261.68 Pleasant Street 10,000.19 Webster Street 1,667.46 $14,324.15 SEWER MAINTENANCE Expenditures Cleaning siphons $400.08 House connections 12,072.56 Sewer repairs 1,419.52 Stoppages 13,591.41 $27,483.57 I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Board of Selectmen, officials and members of other town departments, .and the personnel in the Highway Departmnt for their cooperation in the administration of this department for the year ending December 31, 1955. Respectfully Submitted, THOMAS V. DWYER Superintendent of Highways 191 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1955 Organization of the Health Department Board of Health PETER F. TITUS, M. D., Chairman JSEPH M. HUGHES, Clerk and Chairman LOUIS MASTRANGELD, M. D. STANLEY R. ROBBINS, Clerk Agent and Acting Health Officer EDWARD L. MAURER Acting Inspector of Plumbing+a and Sanitation MANUEL MANOLIAN Health Inspector PANL F. MURRAY, D. S. C. Public Health Nurses RITA L. VAHEY, R. N. LOUISE M. COLLIGAN, R. N. Clerks ALICE H. FARNHAM, Principal MARIE V. BATTISTA, Senior CECILIA M. FRANCHINA, Tempoary Senior RUTH E. NORBURY, Temporary Junior Superrintendent of Cemeteries ALFRED MININCLERI Aacting Public Health Physician EDWARD J. KELLEY, M. D. Dental Clinic Personnel MAX ZELERMYER, A. B. - D. M. D. PHILIP D. FANTASIA, D. D. S. HENRY F. ZOLLA, D. M. D. JANET D. LITTLE, D. H. LOUISE E. BICK, D. H. See the Board's Report on personnel 192 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH To the Citizens of Watertown: The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year 1955: On January 1, the Board was organized as follows: Louis Mastrangelo, M. D., Chairman Peter F. Titus, M. D. Secretary John A. Loring Pollcwing the election in March, Mr. Joseph M. Hughes was elected a member of the Board of Health, replacing Mr. Loring. On March 9, 1955, at a special meeting of the Board, the Board was organized as follows: Peter F. Titus, M. D., Chairman Joseph M. Hughes, 'Secretary Louis Mastrangelo, M. D. Regular Board meetings, were held monthly and there were six special meetings. Regular meetings were held for the purpose of reading and approving the monthly bills for payment and for the ordinary business of the department. At the special meeting held January 13, the Board approved the budget for 1955, which total was the sum of $66,870.80. which was an increase over 1954 of $9,146.55. The reason for the increase was as follows: Requesting money to be appropriated for the Assistant Health Inspector, Public Health Physician, ,a Junior Clerk and Stenog- rapher, and a year's salary for an extra Dentist and Hygienist, as a result of creating a second Dental Clinic in 1954. The total budget approved for the Cemetery Department was $30,482.55, which included $6200 for Road Construction at Ridgelawn Cemetery; $1300 less was requested for labor, because of a request of $900 for a large Power Mower. The special mee�.ing held on March 9 was for the purpose of reorga- nization of the Board of Health, as stated above, and also whether or not Watertown would participate in -the polio immunizing, vaccine pro- gram, which was decided in the affirmative. A special meeting was held April 21 at the home of Town Counsel, Earle S. 'Tyler. The purpose of this meeting was to get legal counsel on the particular method, or -procedure, of effecting the Health Officer's retirement. An emergency meeting of the Board was held on September 2, 1955, for the purpose of deciding whether or not the Board should request the postponement of the opening of schools, because of panic created by the polio epidemic. It was the opinion of the Board that, from a medical point of view, the closing of schools would not alter the course of polio. However, in view of action taken by the surrounding towns, it was recommended by the Board to the School Department, that the opening of the schools in Watertown be delayed two weeks. A special meeting of the Board was held September 9. The purpose of 193 the meeting was to set up the particular duties and qualifications to be required for-the position of Health Officer, which duties, or qualifications, were to be submitted to the Department of Civil Service, with a request that the examination be posted and held as soon as possible. A special meeting of the Board was held December 9, for the purpose of reorganizing the Board of Health for the second time for 1955, due to the resignation of Dr. Peter F. Titus as a member of the Board. The department had been notified that, as a result of a joint meeting between the remaining members of the Board of Health and the Board of Select- men, Mr. Stanley R. Robbins, 20 Malden Street, Watertown, had been appointed as a member of the Board of Health, effective December 6, to fill the position until the next town election, and the Board then reor- ganized, as follows: Joseph M. Hughes, Chairman Stanley R. Robbins, Clerk Louis Mastrangelo, M.D. Also discussed at that meeting were matters pertaining to the budget for 1956 and two amendments to the Health Regulations. As was reported in 1954, -the complete Health Regulations, including the Cemetery Division, were revised and brought up to date, and in 1955 this program was completed with the adoption and publication of the Plumbing Regulations, thus marking the end of three year's work. Due to the anticipation of once again conducting Salk Vaccine Innocu- lation Clinics, it was decided to postpone any definite plans of con- ducting a Diptheria Clinic in the Spring of 1955, since the department was advised that it would not be good practice to vaccinate children with Salk vaccine who had just previously been innoculated with Diph- theria and Tetanus Toxoid. It developed, however, that Salk vaccine was made available through the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for only the children who participated in the 1954 field trials that had received placebo, or inert material, and all other children in the first four grades who had not previously participated in the program. It was expected that the aforementioned children would receive three doses of vaccine, so that the clinics would end 'before the first of July, and that children who had received Salk vaccine in 1954 would receive a booster dose before the beginning of the polio season. Unavoidable delays caused the postponement of this program until the month of May, at which time vaccine was made available to the department for only one dose of vaccine, which was to be administered to the children who had not pre- viously participated, or who had not received the vaccine in the 1954 field triads. 2046 children received this first dose in May of 1955. The department was then notified that there was sufficient vaccine left, so that the children who had participated in 1954 and had received vaccine, could be given a booster dose, or the children who had received placebo in 1954 could be given their second dose. The Board felt that the children who received placebo should have priority over those who had already received vaccine in 1954, and the clinic was so conducted and approxi- mately 500 children received their second dose of Salk vaccine. The de- partment was then notified that no program would be carried on in the summer months unless 90% attendance could be guaranteed. This being an impossibility, the program was dropped until the fall. As the summer months passed, it was quite evident that the Greater Boston area was in the midst of a -polio epidemic, which did not end until the end of De- cember, with the result that Watertown had 28 cases of poliomyelitis, of 194 which 17 cases were paralytic, one case being fatal. It is expected that this program will be renewed and that all children up to and including those 14 years of age will receive their polio immunizing vaccine before the end of the school year in 1956. 1955 also proved to be an epidemic year in Watertown for measles, a total of 661 being reported, which is the highest figure in the history of Watertown. Outside of a definite increase in Tuberculosis cases, the re- mainder of cases of contagious diseases, as reported, is favorable with previous years. , During 1955, the Board had two meetings with representatives of the Watertown District Nursing Association, with regard to the department's assisting in .a financial manner the District Nursing Association, to carry on the well baby clinic. The Board was advised that the Watertown Dis- trict Nursing Association had been repeatedly requested by the United Community Services to petition the Town of Watertown for financial assistance, as was being done in the majority of other communities in Metropolitan Boston. The program was first presented before the Board of Selectmen and it was the opinion of the Town Counsel than such monies could not be appropriated, to be expended by any agency outside of the town government, and the only possible way that it could be handled would be through the general appropriation of the Health De- partment. As a result of these meetings and discussions, the Board is requesting an appropriation to assist the Watertown District Nursing Association in carrying of this Well Baby Clinic, which has proven over the years to be a very much needed clinic. With the present work load being carried on by the Health Inspector, the health laboratory has become quite inadequate in size and it is the opinion of this Board, that, in order to fullfill the obligations of the department to the townspeople with regard to the supervision of food establishments, eating and drinking establishments, milk, dream and frozen desserts, this laboratory will have to be enlarged. Therefore, the Board has requested consideration from the Board of Selectmen to relo- cate the health laboratory in the rear of the hearing room, located in the northwesterly corner of the administration building, at the basement level. Although a favorable reply has not been forthcoming from the Selectmen, the Board is requesting the appropriation of $1800 to accomplish this task. With regard to the Cemetery Department, the Board of Health is pleased to report that a large power mower was purchased for use in the cemeteries, as a result of the appropriation of $900 for it. This piece of equipment proved most successful, even to the extent of saving $1,300 in extra labor. It is hoped that in 1956 a similar and smaller piece of equipment can be purchased to replace two other worn out power mowers and that a rotovator can be purchased, which should result in a still further saving in labor and the replacement of loam. All existing roads were resurfaced with black top and unfinished roads were surfaced with two layers of black top, thus completing all roads in the Ridgelawn Cemetery. This was enabled by means of a transfer of $6200 from the Sale of lots Fund. The year 1955 saw many changes in department personnel. Dr. Peter F. Tutus, chairman of the board resigned from the Board of Health, effective as of November 30, 1955, to complete his studies of the eye and eye surgery. 195 The vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Titus, was filled by Mr. Stanley R. Robbins, who was appointed jointly by the Board of Selectmen and the remaining members of the Board of Health. Mr. Robbins was appointed to the Board on December 5, 1955, effective December 6, 1955, with the appointment to run until the next Town Eleotion. Mr. John A. Colbert, Health Officer for the department since 1938, was retired by the Board of Selectmen under authority of Chapter 32, Section 57 of Generaa Laws on July 11, 1955, as the result of prolonged illness. On September 9, 1955, he passed on to his eternal reward. Mr. Colbert, aside from being Health Offoer for sixteen years, served the town most ably in many other capacities, having been a member of various com- mittees, most notably the Finance Committee, on which he served as chairman through six years of the depression. His absence is keenly felt by the department. Edward L. Maurer was reappointed as Agent to the Board and Acting Health Officer during the illness of Mr. Colbert and until a certified Civil Service list is established for the position of Health Officer. Manuel Marnolian was reappointed as Acting Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation, which position was temporarily vacated by Mr. Maurer. Henry F.Zolla, D.M.D was appointed as a permanent dentist for the Dental Clinic by the Board on June 16, 1955. Louise E. Bick, D.H. was appointed as a permanent Dental Hygienist for the Dental Clinic by the Board on May 6, 1955. Edward J. Kelley, M.D., the physician under the Board for many years, was appointed Acting Public Health Physician for the department, pending the establishment of a certified Civil Service List, by the Board on May 2, 1955. Marie V. Battista, a Junior Clerk for several years, had been promoted to Senior Clerk. She was granted a leave of absence by the Board on August 25, 1955 until December 30, 1955. Her resignation was accepted on December 31, 1955. Ruth E. Norbury was appointed as a provisional Junior Clerk on Au- gust 11, 1955 pending the establishment of a certified Civil Service List. Cecdlia M. Franchina was appointed as a provisional Senior Clerk and Stenographer on October 3, 1955 pending the establishment of a certified Civil Service list. The Board's request for additional clerical help from the town was granted at the annual Town Meeting, however the department was un- able to obtain a Junior Clerk until August and a Senior Clerk until October. The department requested a Civil Service examination to be held for a Senior Clerk and Stenographer. The examination was posted for January 14, 1956. The department was notified 'by-the Department of Civil Service that no applications had been received and therefore the examination has-to be reposted and open to the State. The Board is once again requesting the creation of a classification for an Assistant Health Inspector and the appropriation of sufficient funds for same. It is an absolute necessity to have this additional help if the 196 department is to carry on the work of proper supervision of food estab- lishment and eating places. The Board of Health wishes to express their sincere, thanks and grati- tude to all members of the Health Department and employees under their jurisdiction, for their excellent work and cooperation during the past year, and also wishes to extend their thanks to all other departments within the town government, and to the Watertown District Nursing Association and to Mr. John P. White of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, for their cooperation and assistance rendered du- ring the past yeas. Respectfully Submitted, Joseph M. Hughes, Chairman Stanley R. Robbins, Clerk Louis Mastrangelo, M. D. 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, 1955: FINANCIAL REPORT Appropriations: General Adminstration $34,373.44 Contagious Diseases 17,000.00 Dental Clinic 9,962.36 Dental Equipment 400.00 Mosquito Control 2,000.00 $63,735.80 EXpenditures: General Administration $31,612.29 Contagious Diseases 11,641.03 Dental Clinic 9,950.67 Dental Equipment 374,40 Mosquito Control 2,000.00 $55,578.39 Unexpended (Returned to Treasurer) 8,157.41 $63,735.80 Reimbursements and other cash receipts during 1955, exclusive of Cemetery: Licenses (Inc. Plumbing, $1,487.50) $1,799.50 Reimbursements 5,156.17 6,955.67 Net Cost to Town $48,622.72 Net Cost per Capita 1.241 197 Distribution of Reimbursements: City of Boston $ 351.00 City of Cambridge 48.00 Comm. of Mass.—Division of Tuberculosis, Subsidy 3,500.67 Comm. of Mass.—Dept. of Public Welfare, Unsettled Cases 1,256.50 $ 5,156.17 PERbIITS AND LICENSES ISSUED — 1955 TYPE NUMBER TOTAL Burial Permits Watertown 169 Out of State 29 Cremations 36 234 Caterers' Licenses 3 3 Cemetery Deeds and Certificates Lots 22 Single Graves 22 Perpetual Care 28 72 Frozen Desserts Permits Sale of 104 Frozen Desserts Licenses Manufacture of 6 6 Grease and Bones Licenses 5 5 License for Manufacturing and Bottling of Non-Alcholic Beverages 1 1 License to Transport Garbage 2 2 Massage License 4 4 Milk Licenses Dealers 37 Stores 123 160 Oleomargarine Licenses 58 58 Pasteurization Licenses 2 2 Plumbing Permits 645 645 Total 1296 198 �1Qg � ' ro roN 4K�Oa00 cx c w 0 Ott Ztid� rn O rn p� C o. �. (p w CD m it eC N (a r4 y is (D o 5• C' o to w ►r+r N Cri a) r rw+ � N '+1 y 00 r N 07 r trig �. g m F. r w mrr rp�r ti M r y fD to r N w r W CO cD 41 S Lq N r C OW r N r N N r N r Cn b2 ti N N r ,a co a w r N r r w O �••' q '„� � � r �A ►-+ r r rr0 O �,'� rtn U� dC ty En CD En O r r O Cli N N r ►+ W �' `'� r r 4n Qj r N ►•�Fj O►+�cnry rr��N� r NNrmalcoF+ v� r �• CNn ND00 n O t0 N r �P a� Owwr+OC� rrr.J�PF+ O°^ONOrcOcoO w r w �+y O ON00�O OOj co NWN OCnOrCpWCD�P.O �y r tQ to w W r~ N r N O o 0 0 0 0 W 0 to p O NO �A �A 00 W N I y p rN�ApOr oOmOWr 00orCJtOCAg�O ,".,— 199 The year 1955 showed an increase of 138 reportable Contagious Di- seases over 1954. While there was a decrease of 60 cases of Chicken Pox from 1954 (129 for 1055 and 189 for 1954), there was a very masked in- crease in Measles - 661 for 1955, against 260 for 1954, Mumps showed a degrease of 201 cases (54 in 1955 and 255 in 1954). Whooping Cough decreased from 195 in 1954 to 151 in 1955, a loss of 44 cases. There were 11 cases of Salmonellosis in 1955 against 7 in 1954. Polio- myelitis showed a marked increase in 1955, which was an epidemic year in Metropolitan Boston, Watertown having a total of 28 cases, of which 17 were paralytic, with one fatal. Pulmonary Tuberculosis cases increased from 16 in 1954 to 27 in 1955. During the year the Department has carried on its program of super- vision,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 examination of children in all schools and has treated those needing Dental care in the lower grades. (See Dental Clinic Report). In June, on the 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th, Dr. John J. Murphy con- ducted a successful Dog Clinic with -the assistance of the nurses of the Department and other members, with a total of 679 dogs vaccinated. It is very important that every dog in town should be vaccinated each year. During 1955, all complaints were given proper consideration and acted upon by the Inspectors and Health Officer. All flagrant violations of department regulations were rectified in a satisfactory manner. Difficulty was encountered with two of our local bakeries with regard to their maintaining minimum health and sanitation standards. After considerable effort by the department, one establishment met the nec- essary requirements. It was necessary, however, for the Agent, under authority from the Board, to order the second establishment closed until the Regulations of the Health Department were met. Within two weeks after issuance of the order, the bakery was approved by-the Department. NUISANCE COMPLAINTS — 1955 Investigations Total Type Number Original Recheck Completed Calls Animal 18 18 18 18 36 Garbage 11 11 11 11 22 Lack of Heat 6 6 17 6 23 Noise 1 1 1 1 2 Plumbing 16 16 16 15 32 Smoke and Fumes 16 16 14 14 30 Trash 17 17 17 17 34 Water and Floods 10 10 10 10 20 Miscellaneous 1 1 1 1 2 Totals 96 96 105 93 201 Uncompleted Investigations: The Department laboratory has again received State approval and the following reports of the Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation and Health Inspector portray the further progress of the Department in the program of improved community health. 200 The Mosquito Control Project, under the direction of the State Re- claanation Board, now covers thirteen towns and cities in an area of 160 square miles, all neighboring cities and towns. As Commissioner on this Board, I am pleased to report that Watertown received its full share of attention in the alleviation of the mosquito. Catch basins on streets were sprayed five times, which included a total of 3758 catch basins on streets, lawns, backyards and driveways. In addition, there are a large number in the Arsenal, which is controlled by a government crew. No aircraft spraying was done in Watertown, an experimental dust spray being used. Attention again is called to the fact that this pest takes refuge in and around human habitation, tnd breeds in neglected water containers. Ditch cleaning was done east of the Arsenal and along the railroad. The following is the finantaial report from the Mosquito Control pro- ject for Watertown, from October 31, 1954 to October 22, 1955: EXPENDITURES Labor $1,027.31 Insecticide 160.00 Office costs 476.09 Field operations, equip., etc. 181.93 Office rental 50.00 Total $1,895.33 AVAILABLE FUNDS Balance on Oct. 31, 1954 $403.51 1955 appropriations received June 18 2,000.00 Credit from Lincoln and Wayland 36.41 $2,439.92 Balance on Oct. 22, 1955 544.69 Each year the Department finds that we are regularly falling behind in fulifilling the requirements of the regulations, particularly in regard to environmental sanitation. A tremendous amount of work in this field is needed. We have approximately 200 food establishments, and proper handling and use of equipment contained therein• can only be achieved by education, swab tests and grading. This, the Department feels, is owed to the citizens of Watertown and can only be accomplished with addi- tional, experienced help. Therefore, I have requested the Board to ask the Finance Committee and the Town Meeting to assist the Health De- partment in obtaining sufficient room for the health laboratory and addi- tional help in the person of an Assistant Health Inspector, for which position and classification an article is being inserted in the town war- rant. As Agent, may I sincerely thank the members of the Board, the Staff of the Department, and all the various Town, County and State Department, and officials and other cooperating a;encies, for their most helpful cooperation daring 1955. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD L. MAURER, Agent 201 REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING AND SANITATION To the Board of Health: I hereby submit my annual report as Acting Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation for the year 1955: Total amount of fees received for permits $1,487.50 Total number of permits issued 645 Number of no-charge permits 96 Number of $1.00 permits 129 Number of $2.00 permits 102 Number of $2.50 permits 181 Number of $4.00 permits 49 Number of $5.00 permits 75 Number of $10.00 permits 13 Total number of fixtures installed (approx.) 1288 Total number of rough inspections (approx.) 428 Total number of final inspections 607 Total number of permits issued and work not completed 38 This year, 1256 recorded calls were made, of which 428 were rough inspections and water tests and 607 were official final inspections. The remaining 231 calls were preliminary inspections, layout work, correc- tions 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 are 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. Considerable time was spent helping with the Poliomyelitis Clinic also inspections of restaurants and food establishments, following the flood of August 19, 1955. 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. I wish to thank Mr. Maurer, the Health Agent, and the various Town Departments that so willingly co-operated with me throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, MANUEL MANOLIAN Acting Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation REPORT OF THE HEALTH INSPECTOR To the Board of Health: Gentlemen: As you know, although we have increased the scope of the environ- mental sanitation program during the year to give a more com- 202 plete program in areas of sanitation covered, .the program has, as a result, suffered in that one phase must be reduced in activity or com- pletely stopped when another phase begins or a needed temporary or permanent service is added. As the Board requested, this year, we conducted a survey of eating utensils using laboratory methods to determine bacterial contamina- tions. This necessarily reduced the number of purely physical inspec- tions made in food estaiblishments. Although smears were taken from 1256 utensils, this could not be called a control program but merely a survey to determine the need for a control program. The first half of the survey covered 46 of the Town's most significant establishments. Only 35.8% of the utensils in these eating establishments showed satis- factory bacterlal counts. Because of lack of personnel and laboratory space, we are not providing even the minimum recommended service in any phase of sanitation. Work accomplished under the sanitation program was as follows: 354 complete and approximately 300 partial inspections of food establishments were made. In the above inspections are included a number of nuisance complaints. 1256 eating utensils were analyzed for bacterial contamination. As a result of unsanitary conditions, one establishment was ordered elbsed. Approximately three and one-half tons of food and 245 cases of bottled beverages were ordered disposed of for other than human con- sumption. Most of this food and beverage was rendered unfit for con- sumption by pollution with flood water. In our dairy control program, 2504 tests were performed on 868 samples of milk and other dairy products. During 1955, 738 tests were made on 246 more samples of dairy products than were made in 1954. This was made necessary because of the extreme and extended heat in the summer of 1955. The placing of a satisfactory milk supply in the hands of the consumer was a continuous problem during the summer months. In spite of the work done by this and surrounding health de- paitments and the conscientious cooperation of the majority of the people in the milk industry, we still had undesirable health situations to contend with. Of the 868 samples of dairy products analyzed, 119 of them showed bacterial contamination in excess of the maximum Massa- chusetts standards. The laboratory qualified for its annual certificate of approval from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. I would like to thank the Board of Health, the Health Officer, the vaxious Town Departments, and the food and dairy industries for the cooperation given me during the year. Respectfully submitted, . PAUL F. MURRAY, Health Inspector 203 REPORT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES To the Board of Health: Gentlemen: The report of the Public Health Nurses for the year ending De- cember 31, 1955, is as follows: The public health nurse takes an. important part in many activities designed to prevent and promote better health. During the year, 770 residents of Watertown were X-rayed at the Middlesex County Sanatorium. There were 27 new pulmonary tubercu- losis cases diagnosed this year and one case of tuberculosis of another form. This is an increase of 11 cases over the previous year. Home visits were made to all the above cases and arrangements made for admission to the various sanatoria. All contacts involved were X-rayed and re- ceived the usual supervision. Periodic home visits are regularly made to patients discharged from the sanatorium. Presently, there are 35 patients in the various sanatoria. As usual, the Department has canTied on its program of super- vision -and follow-up of contagious diseases. Home visits are made to children and adults whobecome ill with Scarlet Fever, Poliomyelitis, Tuberculosis Meningitis, and Salmonellosis. Salmonella cases are super- vised until three succcessive negative cultures are obtained one week apart. One positive culture following negative cultures means com- mencing the program anew. It is not uncommon for such supervision of Salmonella cases to extend for several months, particularly when a whole family is involved, and during 1955 several such families were so involved. There was a definite increase in the poliomyelitis cases. This was prevalent over the entire state. The prevalence of measles cases far exceded any other year, with 661 cases being reported. Since prac- tically all of the measles uses were released by the Health Nurses, it is quite evident that the nurses work load was definitely increased. Public Health School Nursing was carried on in the St. Patrick's and Sacred Heart Parochial Schools. In addition to the regular school nursing supervision, the hearhig of 1,008 pupils was tested. This in- volved 259 individual tests, 169 group or individual failures, with 35 final failures. All final failures were referred to an ear specialist. The vision of 628 pupils was tested, with the result that it was necessary to refer 120 pupils to an eye specialist. Considerable time was spent on completion of individual health records, in preparation of physical examinations to be held for the first time in these two schools. Very well attended polio clinics were conducted in May and June of this year. They were held in the various schools by the Board of Health with the cooperation of the School Department Nurses and volunteers from the March of Dimes. In June, on the 22nd, 23rd, 24th ,and 25th, Dr. John J. Murphy conducted a successful Dog Clinic with the assistance of the Nurses and other members of the Department with a total of 679 dogs vac- cinated. It is imperative for those who administer health services to keep 204 well informed. During 1955, the Public Health Nurses have taken courses in public health approach to Diabetes and control of Tubercu- losis. Respectfully submitted, RITA L. VAHEY, R.N. LOUISE M. COLLIGAN, R.N. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTISTS To the Board of Health: Gentlemen: Looking back upon approximately seventeen years of professional service in your employ as clinician in your school dental clinic, it is with a great deal of personal satisfaction and gratification that I sub- mit this report of 1955 activities in the clinic as comprising a record which goes to make up a banner year in the history of publics health dentistry in Watertown. The year 1955 initiated the first full year of the program set up one year ago in which two simultaneously operated clinics functioned throughout the school year. This, in addition to the new equipment which we obtained through your kind and laborious efforts, afforded us greater opportunity time-wise to achieve more beneficial accomplish- ments dentally in our primary schools. One needs only to compare our statistics of 1955 with those of the last two years to realize the fruitful results of our recently changed routine. As usual, we visited the following schools with time apportioned to each in accordance with the enrollment: Parker, Browne, Lowell, Marshall Spring, Phillips, Hosmer, Coolidge, Cunniff, St. Patrick's and Sacred Heart Schools. The resultant statistics follow: Sittings 5087 Extractions 144 Examinations 3881 Treatments 152 Fillings 1730 Prophylaxes 391 Naturally, an enviable record of this type would be impossible with- out the harmonious cooperation of clinics personnel. My colleagues, Drs. Philip Fantasia and Henry Zolla have given their utmost efforts to making the clinic the success it is with consequent benefits to our chil- dren. Tribute must be paid to no lesser degree to the tireless efforts of our excellent hygienists Mmes. Janet Little and Louise Bick, who not only give the clean smiles to our school children but do such a com- mendable job in keeping the records and routines of our clinics in smooth running order. To the principals of the varrious schools we visit go our sincerest thanks for their cooperation. It should be obvious to them, however, that their school children are amply repaid by our sojurn if they but consult the report we submit to them individually on our departure stating our achievements in their particular schools. We can never forget nor thank enough the faithful movers of Mr. Minincleri's staff in the Cemetery Department for transporting our equipment through storm and stress. 205 Finally, our sincerest thanks to you members of the Board of Health and Mr. Edward Maurer, whom we have never found refusing any of our requests for improving our facilities, thus benefiting the chidren of our community. In closing, gentlemen, I am confident that I may state your school dental clinics may now be said to be comparable to any in the state, both from the standpoint of activities as well as accomplishment. Respectfully submitted, Max Zelermyer, A.B.—D.M.D. Philip D. Fantasia, D.D.S. H. F. Zolla, D.M.D. Janet D. Little, D.H. Louise Biek, D.H. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES To the Board of Health: Dears Sirs: The report of the Superintendent of Cemeteries for the year ending December 31, 1955, is herewith submitted: Total Appropriations (Regular) $31,352.85 Total Expended 29,936.65 Balance Returned 1,416.20 Paid to Treasurer for Interments and Charges 4,670.35 Paid to Treasurer for Sale of Lots 2,237.00 Paid to Treasurer for Perpetual Care 3,437.25 Interest to Treasurer for Perpetual Care 3,253.47 (Withdrawn in 1955 for 1954) Interments in Common Street Cemetery 6 Interments in Ridgelawn Cemetery 86 Cremations in Common Street Cemetery 3 Cremations in Ridgelawn Cemetery 5 Included are 2 Welfare, 1 Bureau of Old Age Assistance & 1 Veteran Lots sold at Ridgelawn Cemetery: One-half grave 2 Single graves 10 Two-grave Lots 13 Three-graive Lots 7 Five-grave Lots 2 Infants' graves 6 Foundations placed for Monuments and Markers 57 Four disinterments and three reinterments 7 The unfinished roads on Warren Street side, rear of building and front of buildings to Stuart Street entrance road were completed. The old roads were all repaved. I am recommending the purchase of a small Locke power mower (25") to replace the two old Toro power mowers, which are in very bad shape and which would cost too much to repair and put into working condition. The reason for my recommending this Locke power mower is because we have had very satisfactory results with the large Locke power mower. (Cost $475.00.) 206 I am also recommending a new Howard Rotovator which will be of great help to my department as a labor saver and also as a loam saver. The cost of the Rotovator will be $410.00 (We will get a refund of $100.00 on the two old Toro power mowers.) I am recommending the appropriation of $7,000.00 for construction of fence at Ridgelawn Cemetery on Highland Avenue side and part of Copeland Street side, including three strands of barb wire on all Cemetery fence. On July 6, 1955, a portion of fence at the Common Street Cemetery was knocked down by an automobile. Damage to the fence was $125 and to the grounds $50.00. The insurance company .paid the Chestnut Weld- ing Company of Elm Street, Watertown, Mass., $125 for repair of said fence and paid, by check, $50 to the Town of Watertown for damage to grounds. I wish to thank the other Town departments which cooperated with my department whenever their services were needed. Respectfully submitted, ALFRED MM. NCLERI Superintendent of Cemeteries 207 REPORT OF THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN RETIREMENT SYSTEM The Watertown Contributory Retirement Board respectfully sub- mits its nineteenth annual report covering the operation of the Water- town Contributory Retirement System for the calendar- year endin. December 31, 1955. The Retirement Board as now organized consists of Maurice J. Sheehan, Chairman, William W. Norcross, Jr., Secretary and John J. Sheehan. Mr. Robert C. Hagopian as ex-officio Treasurer-Custodian of the funds of the Retirement System for 1955 and Mr. Robert Plunkett, in the capacity as Town Counsel, acts as the legal advisor of the Retire- ment 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 re- sponsible for keeping the accounts of the Retirement System. During the year 1955, forty-four employees were enrolled as members of the Retirement System, twenty-one members withdrew and seven were retired, two of which are receiving member survivor- ship allowance, which brought the active membership of the Retire- ment System up to 439. On December 31, 1955, there were 57 Pensioners, making a total membership in the Retirement of 496. The seven members retired during the year 1955 were Armand Boudakia.n, J. Frank Ahearn, Terence Quinn, Sarah Porter, Thomas Ryder, and the two receiving member-survivor allowances are Alice Casey and Gertrude Sheridan. It is with regret that the Retirement Board records the death of (7) pensioned members of the System during the year 1955: Richard Beatty Donato Alberieo Mary Beverly John Corazzini Emma Bright Cecilia Higgins Robert Stewart 208 SCHEDULE OF BONDS HELD — December 31, 1955 Description Rate Date of Amortized Maturity Cost Dec. 1955 RAILROADS Baltimore & Ohio R.R. 3% Sept. 1962 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 Balt. & Ohio R.R. Eq. 2% Nov. 1958 9,664.14 9,703.65 Cen. Georgia Eq. Tr. 27/s Aug. 1961 13,839.82 13,853.61 Chi. Burl. & Quincy 4% Mar. 1958 13,822.50 14,834.81 Detroit Edison 2%s Mar. 1984 24,562.50 24,562.50 Great No. R.W. Eq. 2% Jan. 1967 14,226.79 14,348.92 011. Cent. Equip. 3% Mar. 1968 9,481.92 9,507.76 N.Y. Cent. & Hudson 31/._, July 1997 16,125.00 16,029.66 Oregon, Wash. R.R. 3% Oct. 1960 20,325.00 20,194.00 $127,004.91 PUBLIC UTILITIES Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co 2 A June 1987 $24,375.00 $24,467.41 Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. 3% Dec. 1973 26,937.50 26,541.96 Arkansas Pwr. & Lght. 31/s Oct. 1974 20,950.00 20,676.24 Con Gas & Elect.-Balt.3% July 1987 10,065.00 10,212.50 Essex County Elect. 31/ Feb. 1984 25,918.75 25,890.51 N.E. Tel. & Tel. 3% Mar. 1974 25,562.50 25,528.29 No. Ind. Pub. Ser. Co. 31/8 Aug. 1973 16,087.50 15,758.46 Ohio Power Co. 31/ Oct. 1968 15,962.50 15,735.63 No. Shore Gas. Co. 4 Dec. 1975 15,206.25 15,206.00 Pac. Gas & Elect. 3 Dec. 1977 21,450.00 21,242.74 Pac. Tel. & Tel. Cb. 31A Oct. 1987 21,475.00 21,360.65 Phila. Electric 233!1 Nov. 1967 24,187.50 24,187.50 Pub. Ser. of N.H. 31/ Oct. 1978 26,218.75 26,151.23 Rockland Lght. & Pwr. 3% Oct. 1981 25,200.00 25,095.45 Seattle Gas 3% Jan. 1976 23,805.00 23,645.44 Wor. County Elect. 31/4 May 1982 25,968.75 25,899.86 Jersey Cent. P. & L. 31/> May 1985 25,706.00 25,696.17 Phila. Electric 3% April 1985 25,343.75 25,343.75 $398,639.79 U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS 6 Series "G" 21/% 1956 $41,000.00 9 1 of1956 47.500.00 6 it " 1957 50,000.00 4 1958 40,000.00 4 It It to 1959 40,000.00 1 11F it1969 5,000.00 3 toG It 1960 25,000.00 3 to It to1961 25,000.00 3 1963 25,000.00 2 It to it 1967 15,030.00 $313,500.00 209 SCHEDULES OF BANK STOCKS — December 31, 1955 First National Bank—Boston $ 9,797.00 16,380.00 Irving Trust Co., N.Y. 2,175.00 3,300.00 The First Nat. City Bank of N.Y. 4,716.00 8,935.00 Nat. Shawmut Bank—Boston 4,375.00 8,360.00 Newton-Waltham Bank 20,500.00 17,500.00 Union Mkt. Nat. Bank of Watertown 7,350.00 6,750.00 Guaranty Trust Co. of N.Y. 3,400.00 4,150.00 $ 65,375.00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT INCOME Ledger Assets—January 1, 1955 $853,160.86 Contributions from Members $ 75,635.79 Voluntary Additional Contributions 847.42 Re-Deposits 1,701.20 Members Deduct. from Outside Sources 285.00 Appropriations by Town 62,152.96 Income 26,444.03 Accrued Interest 6,088.24 Gross Profit on Sale of Bonds 695.56 Gross Incr. by Amort. Bonds 201.74 Gross Incr. Mk.t. Value Stocks 2,783.00 $176,839.91 DISBURSEMENTS Annuity Payments $ 5,766.46 Pension Payments 35,273.99 Survivorship Payments 5,519.71 Disability Payments 31,704.02 Pensions paid to other Systems 143.37 Refunds to Pensioner's Beneficiaries 1,818.55 Refunds from Annuity Savings Fund 14,356.75 Administration Expenses 4,541.05 Accrued Interest 5,900.93 Gross loss on sale of Bonds 289.60 Deer. of Bonds by Amortization 452.22 Decr. on Stocks 695.00 106,461.65 $923,539.12 $923,539.12 NAMES AND AMOUNTS OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE BEING PAID — 1955 Name Date Retired Annuity Pension Total Ahearn, J. Frank Nov. 30, 1955 $153.60 $2,941.92 $3,095.52 Ajamian, Joseph Oct. 9, 1951 118.08 1,820.04 1,938.12 Allen, Otis, D. Feb. 28, 1949 183.84 1,374.36 1,558.20 Armstrong, Dorothy May 18, 1954 116.80 528.72 695.52 210 Beirne, Matthew July 10, 1950 111.12 1,820.04 1,931.16 Bonanno, Joseph March 8, 1944 59.15 820.85 880.00 Boudakian, Armand April 1, 1955 37.56 3.020.40 3,057.96 Camilli, Donata Aug. 26, 1952 57.12 179.28 236.40 Caruso, James March 1, 1947 48.24 1,466.04 1,514.28 Chamberlain, Walter Sept. 30, 1954 228.34 2,618.40 2,846.64 Casey, Alice Dec. 19, 1954 121.80 834.84 956.64 Colligan, Louise July 5, 1950 78.60 411.72 490.32 Connors, Anne Aug. 31, 1954 184.56 1,276.68 1,461.24 Cornick, Olive Mar. 2, 1952 140 28 543.00 683.28 Coughlin, Jeremiah Jan. 1, 1953 143.40 862.32 1,005.72 Courtney, Mary, J. Dec. 31, 1944 68.17 1,210.00 1,278.17 Droney, Bridget Sept. 1, 1947 51.60 303.96 355.56 Drummey, Irene, K. April 30, 1954 159.48 1,575.60 1,738.08 Duffy, Peter Jan. 31, 1946 75.72 490.80 566.52 Dwyer, John Apr. 1, 1953 105.12 999.60 1,104.72 Fairbanks, William July 31, 1951 59.40 2,797.44 2,856.84 Flanagan, Mary Oct. 31, 1953 89.88 852.00 941.88 Foisy, Hubert Nov. 15, 1946 110.16 1,062.24 1,172.40 Ford, Katharine Feb. 28, 1946 56.76 607.56 664.32 Frissora, Henry May 1, 1953 208.56 2,420.64 2,629.20 Fucci, Pasquale Feb. 1, 1951 38.52 247.08 285.60 Harding, Susan June 30, 1941 36.98 844.84 881.82 Harrin;ton, James Aug. 31, 1949 58.92 754.68 813.60 Hilley, Anthony Oct. 31, 1951 137.28 944.28 1,081.56 Horton, Van, D. March 5, 1943 86.42 1.208.57 1,294.99 Howley, Hazel Jan. 28, 1952 939.60 939.60 Keenan, Margaret Sept. 15, 1954 112.44 334.44 446.88 Kelly, Francis Mar. 31, 1946 52.08 811.08 863.16 Keough, John Aug. 15, 1952 134.88 1,627.68 1.762.56 LaBonte, Marguerite Oct. 15, 1942 45.05 834.95 880.00 Landry, Katherine June 1, 1952 219.49 724.92 944.40 Maloney, Helen L. July 1, 1954 45.12 179.28 224.40 Martin, George July 8, 1952 58.32 2,816.04 2,874.36 Masters, Lydia Dec. 31, 1946 114.84 1,665.72 1,780.56 McGrady. Mary Aug. 16, 1949 44.34 787.20 831.24 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 July 1, 1950 114.48 2,610.80 2,725.28 Merullo, Eugene June 30, 1954 101.64 2,679.96 2,781.60 Morrissey, Regina May 1, 1946 46.20 312.36 358.56 Pallone, Domenic April 1, 1953 87.48 2,630.52 2,718.00 Pallone, Philip May 31, 1954 190.32 1,633.20 1,853.52 Porter, Sarah Nov. 30, 1955 26.28 127.44 153.72 Quinn, Daniel April 26, 1939 680.00 680.00 Quinn, Terence April 30, 1955 223.32 1,712.28 1,935.60 Ruggerio, Domenic Mar. 1, 1946 22.80 1,440.24 1,463.04 Ryan, Richard Oct. 1, 1952 117.96 2,768.64 2,886.60 Ryder, Thomas Aug. 1, 1955 196.56 3,149.28 3,345.84 Sallese, Anthony May 1, 1954 114.96 2,318.52 2,433.48 Sheridan, Gertrude Jan. 16, 1954 281.28 649.68 930.96 Timoney, Owen May 31, 1946 93.48 781.44 874.92 Vahey, Patrick Sept. 1, 1939 32.08 1,800.00 1,832.08 Respectfully submitted, MAURICE J. SHEEHAN, Chairman WILLLkM W. NORCROSS, Jr., Sec'ty JOHN J. SHEEHAN 211 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER I respectfully submit the following financial report for the year 1955: My first year in office proved very interesting and it started off with the new signature plate being sent to Watertown, New York by mistake, causing a two week delay in delivery, which resulted in the hand effort of personally signing 750 pay checks one week and 1500 the next. Another unusual occurence was the 3 weeks absence of two members of our staff due -to illness, leaving one assistant to meet the weekly payrolls. I am very happy to report that Mrs. Alice McAuliffe met the situation with great courage and ability, and to her is due the credit for meeting the payrolls on time in a most difficult situation. At this time, I would also like to publicly express my deep gratitude to the Assessor's department for rushing in shock-troops in the persons of Mrs. Helen F. Kerivan, Barbara Corbett and Sheila C. Curtin, to help us and even the Selectmen's secretary, Ann Papalia was called upon for aid. I simply say, "Thank You" to all. Robert C. Hagopian, Treasurer. FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES Balance January 1, 1955 $975,196.22 1955 Receipts $8,313,666.04 $9,288,862.26 1955 Paid Treasury Warrant $8,722,862.00 Balance Dec. 31, 1955 (including Veterans Housing Fund) $ 566,000.26 BORROWED IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE IN 1955 Feb. 3 Merchants National Bank of Boston $500,000.00 @ rate of .593% discounted. Mar. 18 National Shawmut Bank of Boston 500,000.00 @ rate of .702% dicounted. June 3 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company 250,000.00 @ rate of .96% discounted. June 22 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company 250,000.00 C� rate of .96% discounted. NOTES PAID IN 1955 Nov. 1 Merchants National Bank of Boston $500,000.00 Nov. 8 National Shawmut Bank of Boston 500,000.06 Nov. 15 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company 500,000.00 212 NOTES DUE IN 1956 None FUNDED DEBT RETIRED IN 1955 August 1 Veterans Housing $15,000.00 August 1 North End Fire Station 7,000.00 Victory Field House 6,000.00 August 1 Philips School Addition & North Elementary School 41,000.00 January 1 East Jr. High School Addition 30,000.00 March 1 October 1 Public Library Addition 10,000.00 $109,000.00 FUNDED DEBT DUE IN 1956 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 & North Elementary School 41,000.00 March 1 East Jr. High School Addition 30,000.00 October 1 Publia Library Addition 10,000.00 $109,000.00 DEBT STATEMENT Total Funded Debt December 31, 1955 $1,645,000.00 DEBT OUTSIDE DEBT LIMIT: Veterans Housing, Chapter 372, Act of 1946 $ 180,000.00 DEBT WITHIN DEBT LIMIT: North End Fire Station 35,000.00 Victory Field House 29,000.00 Phillips School Add. & No. Elementary School 686,000.00 East Junior High School Addition 570,000.00 Public Library Addition 145,000.00 $1,465,000.00 $1,645,000.00 A STATEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS ON WHICH THE TOWN IN- DEBTEDNESS APPLIES: Veterans Housing $ 180,000.00 North End Fire Station 35,000.00 Victory Field House 29,000.00 Phillips School Add. & No. Elementary School 686,000.00 East Junior High School Addition 570,000.00 Public Library Addition 145,000.00 $1,645,000.00 213 THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TOWN MATURES AS FOLLOWS: 1956 $109,000.00 1957 108,000.00 1958 108,000.00 1959 108,000.00 1960 107,000.00 1961 95,000.00 1962 95,003.00 1963 95,000.00 1964 95,000.00 1965 95,000.00 1966 90,000.00 1967 85,000.00 1968 70,000.00 1969 70,000.00 1970 70,000.00 1971 70,000.00 1972 70,000.00 1973 70,000.00 1974 35,000.00 $1,645,000.00 BORROWING CAPACITY FOR 1956 Valuation 1953 $68,139,285.00 Valuation 1954 69,885,265.00 Valuation 1955 71,139,520.00 TOTAL $209,214.070.00 Abatements 1953 $ 925,950.00 Abatements 1954 984,575.00 Abatements 1955 938,750.00 TOTAL $ 2,849,275.00 Total Assessors' Valuations for Three Preceding Years $206,364,795.00 Average of Assessors' Valuations for Three Preceding Years 68,788,265.00 Statutory 5O10 3,439,413.25 Less Debt Inside Debt Limit 1,465,000.00 Borrowing Capacity January 1st, 1956 $ 1,974,413.25 A Statement of Debt and Total Cash Expenditures of the Town for thirty years:— Year Expenditures Debt 1926 $3,010,470.05 $2,079,500.00 1927 3,384,965.67 2,023,000.00 1928 3,378,589.10 2,172,000.00 214 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 1932 4,923,029.72 1,942,000.00 1933 4,171,875.82 1,499,000.00 1934 3,938,434.08 1,482,000.00 1935 3,804,109.55 1,477,700.00 1936 3,743,934.34 1,291,000.00 1937 3,689,053.63 1,153,000.03 1938 3,750,895.75 1,102,000.00 1939 3,770,835.31 1,201,500.,-0 1940 3,732,597.22 1,120,000.00 1941 3,583,494.47 890,000.0�1% 1942 3,488,489.32 693,000.00 1943 3,076,543.04 515.000.W 1944 3,257,739.65 353.000.00 1945 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 4,734,085.58 321,000.0a 1950 5,372,701.71 405,000.00 1951 5,340,820.43 361.0'3.00 1952 6,112,526.94 328,000.00 1953 7,389,322.13 1,068,000.00 1954 8,734,743.44 1,754,000.00 1955 8,722,862.00 1,645,000.00 STATEMENT OF TOWN INSURANCE Company Amount Expires Automobile Insurance Company $100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Hartford Fire Insurance Company 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 39,860.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 130,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 130,000.0o Sept. 1, 1956 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 130,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 88,600.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance Company 40,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Manufacturers & Merchants Mutual Ins. Co130,000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 1190.000.00 Sept. 1, 1956 Planet Insurance Company iv0,000.c0 Sept. 1, 1956 Automobile Insurance Company 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957 Berkshire Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957 Central Mutual Insurance Company 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957 Connecticut Fire Insurance Company 82,000.00 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 Liability Assurance Corp. Ltd 30,000.03 Sept. 1, 1957 Granite State Fire Insurance Company 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957 Holyoke Mutual Fire Insurance Company 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957 215 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.GO Sept. 1, 1957 Liverpool & London & 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 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 88,600.00 Sept. 1, 1957 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 33,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957 Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1957 Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 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 Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958 Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company 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 Ins. Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958 Planet Insurance Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958 Royal Insurance Compaany 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958 Springfield Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958 The Travelers Fire Insurance Co. 88,600.00 Sept. 1, 1958 The World Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958 Aetna Insurance Company 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Citizens Insurance Company 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Federal Mutual Ins. Company 122,800.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Liverrool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 122,860.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 122,800.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Manufacturers & Merchants Mutual Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 1G0,V-00.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Planet Insurance Company 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Springfield Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 The Travelers Fire Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 The World Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959 Abington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 72,820.00 Sept. 1, 1960 The Employers Fire Insurance Co. 70,640.00 Sept. 1, 1960 The Employers Liability Assurance Corp. Ltd100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Federal Mutual Ins. Company 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 25,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 25,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 216 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 25,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960r Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 25,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Maryland Casualty Company 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 50,000.03 Sept. 1, 1960 Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 50.000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 Pennsylvania Fire Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 The Travelers Fire Insurance Co. 25,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 The Travelers Fire Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960 CEMETERY 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, 1954 $121,942.97 Interest for the year 1955 3,697.18 $125,6,10.15 1954 Interest Withdrawn 3,253.47 $122,386.68 NAMES AND AMOUNTS COLLECTED IN 1955 Feb. 2 Aram Bedrosian 97.50 Mar. 2 Charles Mardirosian (Carl Hanoian) 8•00 Dr. Louis Mastrangelo (Baby Boy Barr) 8.00 Apr. 6 Aram Bedrosian (Mary Assarian) 97.50 Franklin E. Day (Marion Day) 150.00 Mildred Parks 45.00 May 4 Short & Williamson (Baby Girl Noel) 8.00 June 1 Charles Mardirosian (John Koumjian) 97.50 Aram Bedrosian (John Nagarian) 45.00 Aram Bedrosian (Serop DerOhanian) 150.00 W.G. Rockwell (Arthur H. Holt) 45.00 J.S. Waterman & Sons (Matilda Clauss) 67.50 W.H. Thomas (Harold H. Hicklyn) 97.50 Donald J. MacDonald (George L. Hoffman) 45.00 Aram Bedrosian (Samuelian) 8.00 July 6 Donald J. MacDonald (Phillip Darch) 150.00 Hamasyab Boujoulian 97.50 Aram Bedrosian (Araxy Karibian) 165.00 Harriet Pevear Foster 82.00 217 W.G. Rockwell (Male Infant-Jensen) 8.00 Charles Mardirosian (Leon A. Semian) 97.50 Aug. 10 Nazareth Jigarjian (Minas Kalchadarian) 45.00 Aram Bedrosian (Nazik Parpazian) 48.75 Aram Bedrosian (Yermont Assarian) 225.00 Aram Bedrosian (Hovannes Manoukian) 48.75 'Sept. 7 Charles Mardirosian (Elisha Takorian) 150.00 Aram Bedrosian (Richard Ganasarian) 97.50 Babalas & DeMarkles (Cristos Durakis) 97.50 Oct. 5 Frederick P. Hanford (Arthur J. Macurdy) 82.50 Peter N. Tzannos (Nicholas P. Tzannos) 150.00 Mrs. Eleanor C. Higgins 52.00 Thos. W. Simms (Florence L. Simms) 180.00 Mrs. Sarah Nazarian (Thomas Nararian) 52.50 Charles Guelason 97.50 Nov. 3 Kasbar Divrigian 97.50 Chas. Mardirosian (Jacklyn Alicia Derian) 22.50 Nov. 30 Aram Bedrosian (Armen Chilingarian) 97.50 George Elbag (John Elbag) 45.00 Aram Bedrosian (Oskan (oscar)Kamisklian) 48.75 Eastman Funeral Service (Baby Boy Richards) 8.00 Bablas & DeMa.rkles Inc. (Geo. J. Boudouris) 22.50 .Dec. 31 Aram Bedrosian (Aram K. Raphaelian) 150.00 Abraham Soghagian (Kaiganush Soghagian) 97.50 Armenag Aslanian 97.50 $3,593.25 Balance Brought Forward $122,386.68 Balance December 31, 1955 $125,969.93 TOWN TRUST FUNDS -MARTHA SANGER FUND: Investment $ 1,169.01 Income for 1955 35.33 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 1,204.34 JOHN TEMPLETON FUND: Investment $ 519.27 Income for 1955 65.95 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 585.22 Two $1,000.00 United States Savings Bonds 218 BENJAMIN HOSMER PIERCE FUND: Investment $ 1,016.80 Income for 1955 30.68 $ 1,047.48 Disbursements 26.85 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 1,020.6a ABBY V. BARRY FUND: Investment $ 1,090.83 Income for 1955 29.84 $ 1,120.67 Disbursements 115.17 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 1,005.50, MARY D. EMERSON MEADE FUND: Investment $ 3,108.75 Income for 1955 90.65 $ 3,199.40 Disbursements 190.16 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 3,009.24 MICHAEL P. CHARLES FUND: Investment $ 248.24 Income for 1955 7.49 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 255.73 SOLON F. WHITNEY FUND: Investment $ 353.57 Income for 1955 10.67 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 364.24 WILLIAM P. McGUIRE PUND: Investment $ 1,041.46 Income for 1955 30.41 $ 1,071.87 Disbursements 55.35 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 1,016.52- LILY B. HOWARD FUND: Investment $ 442•64 Income for 1955 13.37 Balance December 31, 1955 $ 456.01 219 ALICE E. 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The 'balance in this account has dropped from a high of $725,937.70 in December 31, 1952 to $366,558.21 on December 31, 1955. The various funds in charge of -the Town Treasurer, including those in the hands of the Trustees of the Public Library, have been examined and found correct. I have verified the cash in the hands of both the Town Treasurer and Town Collector. During the year I have made periodic examinations of the Col- lector's outstanding accounts and have found them in agreement with the controls in my office. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM 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. 228 FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS Year ending December 31, 1955 RECEIPTS TAXES: Real Estate 1954 61,679.95 1955 3,326,323.88 Personal 1954 5,952.98 1955 224,154.28 Polls 1954 48.00 1955 20,568.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 1954 25,518.80 1955 341,887.04 From Commonwealth of Mass. Income tax 263,109.97 Corporation Tax 242,941.80 Meals tax 10,741.41 Special Assessments Moth tax 3,121.00 Sidewalks Added to tax bills, 1,647.78 Paid in advance 732.85 Unapportioned 2,253.90 Streets Added to tax bills 7,465.20 Paid in advance 4,461.21 Unapportioned 6,429.42 Drains Added to tax bills 689.46 Paid in advance 1,622.22 Water Liens Added to tax bills 343.12 4,551,692.27 TAX TITLES 5,686.47 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Highway Department 134.92 Weights & Measures 125.10 Health Department 5,156.17 Public Welfare General Relief 10,002.38 Disability Assistance 34,046.64 Aid Dependent Children 27,394.72 Old Age Assistance 227,112.80 Cemetery Department 10,353.60 Water Rates 289,954.85 604,281.18 229 FEDERAL AID FOR WELFARE 270,861.16 STATE & COUNTRY AID FOR HIGHWAYS 19,012.94 LOANS: Anticipation of Revenue 1,500,000.00 INTEREST Taxes 2,122.93 Special Assessments Sidewalks added to TB 418.99 Streets added to TB 2,078.46 Drains added to TB 52.71 Unapportioned 41.47 Tax Titles 549.34 School notes 2,011.50 Trust Funds Potter Mem Gate Fund 4.01 Library Trust Funds 320.58 Cemetery PC Fund 3,253.47 10,853.46 MISCELLANEOUS: Ash & Garbage tickets 648.00 Auditor, refund from state 30.44 Building permits 1,818.00 Board of Appeals 460.00 Canteen receipts 3.60 Cemetery, damages 50.00 Collector, liens 738.00 Costs 1,837.60 Refund from State 44.41 Dog Licenses, Middlesex County 1,955.49 Engineering. 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Table 10.00 Fire Dept., old trucks 182.55 Maloney Settlement 1,000.00 Fire Loss, Highway 823.25 Health Dept., licenses, etc. 1,799.50 Auto Damage 35.85 Highway, Garbage contract 12,800.00 Hurricane damage 26,609.86 Infirmary, furniture 10.00 Insurance, return premium 811..80 Dividend 97.28 Group dividend 34.47 Library, fine etc. 3,531.50 Damages 70.00 Police Dept., Fines 763.00 Licenses & permits 462.50 Bicycle registrations 90.00 Damages 30.93 Recreation, skating fees 2,551.01 230 School, Sight-saving 1,024.30 Hall rental 857.00 Child guardianship 2,582.31 Building aid 7,747.80 Tuition 4,521.98 Miscellaneous 330.22 Selectmen 37,951.30 Sewers 10,336.00 Sidewalks 1,461.93 Tax Title releases 60.00 Telephone commissions 219.00 Town Clerk 4,879.33 Town Hall, rent 720.00 Treasurer, return premium 48.37 Tree Dept.. damages 50.00 Veterans' Benefits 25,711.58 Veterans' Burials 100.00 War Allowance 345.00 Water Department, damages 704.89 Water Housing Authority 8,208.00 Weights & Measures 7811.0 Wire Department, permits 625.00 Damages 155.94 168,927.15 REFUNDS: Civil Defense 2,127.43 East Jr. H S Remodelling 169.50 North Watertown Elementary School 1,724.00 Park Department 360.00 Public Library 9.00 Public Welfare, General Relief 2,214.19 Disability Assistance 1,209.19 Aid Dependent Children 2,013.56 Old Age Assistance 6,678.15 Purchase, Revolving Fund 7,661.63 Schools, various 145.81 Athletic Fund 6,899.64 Federal Lunch 48,353.37 Milk Fund 15,699.31 Veterans' Services 705.90 Office Expense 15.00 95,985.68 VETERANS' HOUSING FUND 18,362.50 DOG FUND 2,899.00 SCHOOL INVESTMENT FUND 697,988.50 Deductions for Purchase of bonds 18,585.61 Deductions for Federal taxes 362,391.32 Disability Assistance, Recoveries 535.30 Old Age Assistance, Recoveries 1,716.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $8,329,778.54 Balance, January 1, 1955 846,403.98 $9,176,182.52 231 PAYMENTS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Moderator 150.00 Selectmen's Department Selectmen's Salaries 5,750.00 Confidential Clerk 705.51 Private Secrefary 2,936.65 Contingent 1,640.54 Out-of-State Travel 853.00 Temporary Hire 932.85 Advisory Board of Review Printing 110.00 Contingent 300.00 Auditor's Department Auditor's Salary 5,800.00 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Senior Clerk 2,720.00 Contingent 1,459.71 Treasurer's Department Treasurer's Salary 5,702.40 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Senior Clerk 2,720.00 Senior Clerk 2,460.00 Junior Clerk 1,476.58 Contingent 2,220.00 Colector's Department Collector's Salary 5,800.00 Deputy Collector 3,220.00 Deputy Collector 3,220.00 Senior Clerk 2,720.00 Junior Clerk 2,573.17 Contingent 2,078.71 Assessors' Department Assessor's Salaries 6,600.00 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Senior Clerk adn Stenographer 2,720.00 Junior Clerk and Typist 2,480.00 Contingent 3,590.65 Finance Committee 908.93 Legal Services Salary of Town Counsel 3,500.00 Contingent 1,981.84 Tax Title Release 54.00 Town Clerk's Department Town Clerk's Salary 5,800.00 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 232 Principal Clerk and Stenographer 1,884.70 Clerk 2,658.55 Contingent 1,020.76 Out-of-State Travel 200.00 Special printing 325.00 Purchase Department Salary of Agent 5,050.00 Junior Clerk 2,360.00 Contingent 749.40 Transportation 250.00 Revolving Fund 7,895.29 Engineering Department Salary of Town Engineer 5,800.00 Civil Engineer—Grade IV 4,750.00 Civli Engineer—Grade 111 3,781.38 Sr. Eng. Aides—Grade III, II, I 11.72".05 Junior Clerk and Typist 2,060.00 Contingent 1,724.84 Typewriter Desk and Chair 197.08 Election Expense 7,720.69 Registrars of Voters 1,181.25 Permanent Asst. Registrar 3,080.00. Listing Board 1,654.50 Town Hall Senior Custodian 3,220.00 Junior Custodian 2,930.00 Telephone Operator 2.410.00 Relief Operator 682.17 Fuel 1,52 7.43 Overtime for Custodians 413.92 Light 1,703.67 Telephone 4,516.62 Maintenance 3,491.55 Board of Appeals 700.00 PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY Police Department Salary of Chief 5,800.00 Captains 10,100.00 Lieutenants 23,697.64 Sergeants 21.07.68 Patrolmen 206,507.30 Special Police 5,995.50 Stenographer (M) 3,800.00 Wagon-man Clerk 3,800.00 Amb. Drvr. & ME Radio & Repr. man 3,089.17 Junior Custodian 2,980.00 Matron 700.00 233 Junior Clerk and typist (F) 2,360.00 Junior Clerk and typist (F) 2,048.98 School Traffic Supervisors 8,600.00 Contingent 14,349.71 Radio and Antenna 564.85 Teletype 299.799 Painting and Repairs 999.23 Uniforms 4,760.00 Uniforms for Traffic Supvrs. 200.00 Transportation for Photographer 165.00 Medical Expense 3,361.35 New Automobiles 3,796.87 New Typewriter 162.50 Insp. Division (Serv. & Exp.) 1,000.00 Fire Department Salary of. Chief 5,800.00 Deputy Chiefs 13,172.46 Captains 15,158.00 Lieutenants 24,806.13 Mechanician 3,960.00 Permanent men 268,968.50 Radio Repairman 200.00 Holiday pay 6,946.14 Contingent 15,998.13 Medical Expense 748.10 Uniforms 3,499.91 Room Equipment 348.52 Painting and Repairs 499.29 Chief's Car 2,300.00 New Hose 1,988.90 Alternator 48.02 Hose Loader 204.50 Sliding Pole Safety Guard 167.00 Inspector of Buildings Salary of Inspector 5,050.00 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Contingent 273.97 Transportation 360.00 Printing Building Code 176.40 Weights and Measures Salary of Sealer 3,849.87 Contingent 523.15 Tree Warden Salary of Tree Warden 3,500.00 Salary of Clerk 1,610.00 Salary of Foreman 3,940.00 Labor 23,444.37 Overtime Labor 500.00 Office Expense 293.82 Transportation 300.00 Material and Expense 4,498.29 234 New Trees 1,996.06 Repairs and Tires 499.96 Hydraulic Spray 2,500.00 Wire Department Salary of Superintendent 4,950.00 Principal Clerk 1,610.00 Extra Clerk 437.70 Maintenance and Labor 15,426.00 Fire Alarm Signal Operators 14,640.00 Material and Expense 6,387.23 New Truck 1,473.50 Construction 1,265.54 Christmas Li#hting 473.75 Dog Officer Salary of Dog Officer 600.00 Contingent 1,628.65 HEALTH & SANITATION Health Department Salary of Health Officer 5,385.60 Insp. of Plumbing and Sanitation 4,062.70 Health Inspector 4,240.00 Health Physician 2,333.28 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Senior Clerk 1,989.41 Junior Clerk and Stenographer 756.05 Nurses 6,370.74 Emergency Hire 380.00 Dental Clinic 9,950.67 Contagious Diseases 11,641.03 Dental Clinic, equipment 374.40 Contingent 3,894.51 Mosquito Control 2,000.00 Transportation (Inspector) 480.00 Inspector of Animals 700.00 Sewer Department Construction 6,801.25 Maintenance 3,488.92 Drainage 9,364.55 HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES Highway Department Salary of Superintendent 6,000.00 Asst. Superintendent 5,050.00 Supervisor of Foremen 4,600.00 Working foreman (Carpenter) 4,360.00 Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Senior Clerk 2,720.00 235 Office Expense 349.92 Transportation (Timekeeper) 200.00 Labor 381,569.63 Overtime Labor 5,000.00 Vacations 19,977.20 Construction 10,886.18 Betterment Construction 18,529.52 Chapter 90-1954 11,723.58 Chapter 90-1955 15,423.51 Maintenance 19,073.00 General Maintenance 33,999.91 New Equipment 21,230.58 Snow and lee Materials 9,995.18 Garbage Disposal 2,497.94 Ashes and Paper 2,995.51 Street Lights 67,499.77 Sidewalk Department Construction 7,061.12 Maintenance 4,494.26 CHARITIES & SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Public Welfare Principal Clerk 3,220.00 Senior Clerk 2,720.00 Junior Clerk 2,360.00 Junior Clerk 2,180.00 Junior Clerk 2,145.00 Junior Clerk 351.70 Transe. Machine operator 1,470.00 Contingent 2,998.03 New Office Equipment 292.31 Auto Travel 1,923.34 General Relief 64,585.30 Disability Assistance 42,282.37 D A—Federal Administration 9,068.26 D A—Federal Aid 45,262.62 Aid Dependent Children 442217.38 ADC—Federal Administration 8,441.64 ADC—Federal Aid 40,351.66 Old Age Assistance 307,671.97 OAA—Federal Administration 13,593.07 OAA—Federal Aid 183,746.35 Infirmary Department Salary of Keeper 1,287.96 Housekeeper 1,196.54 Part-time help 236.00 General Expense 3,718.54 Physicians 1,452.30 Veterans' Services Salary of Agent 5.050.00 236 Investigator 3,600.00 Investigator (PT) 1,472.00 Principal Clerk 3,043.02 Junior Clerk (PT) 1,374.84 Office Expense 913.15 Photostat Machine 398.05 Car Expense 825.00 Veterans' Benefits 62,368.34 War Allowances 630.00 SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES School Department General Control Salary of Superintendent 8,700.00 Asst. Superintendent 7,600.00 Clerk's Salaries 8,360.00 Attendance Officers 6,800.00 Attendance Officers and Expense 600.00 Office Expense 299.58 Auto Expense 600.00 Secretary to School Comm. 300.00 Telephones 3,985.76 Mass School Committees 100.00 Instruction Teachers Salaries 1,054,376.72 Clerk's Salaries 25,130.79 Books anti Supplies 40,000.51 Operation Salaries 66,878.59 Supplies 5,999.08 Light and Power 19,998.22 Fuel 26,479.87 Water 835.50 School Halls 799.00 Maintenance 50,690.00 Special Maintenance 14,482.48 Ground Improvement 4,710.00 New Equipment 3,977.96 Miscellaneous Medical Salaries 12,889.99 Medical Supplies 397.93 Nurses cars 480.00 Evening School Salaries 4,999.50 Supplies 398.47 Trade and Outside Tuition 8,707.03 Transportation 2,357.22 237 Athletic Fund 19,905.59 Salaries 45,099.92 Insurance 3,000.00 Federal Lunch Program 48,823.10 Milk Fund 15,555.06 North Elementary School 14,577.85 East Jr. H S Addition 442,346.55 East Jr. H S Remodelling 42,956.12 Public Library Salaries 86,167.63 Books, Periodicals and Binding 19,500.00 Maintenance 13,832.71 Public Library Addition 84.557.79 Library Trust Fund Income 320.58 RECREATION Park Department Salary of Superintendent 3,940.00 Salary of Clerk 300.00 Maintenance 9,750.55 Labor 18,789.82 Extra Labor 2,998.79 New Equipment 8,107.57 Coolidge Playground 1,578.00 Fences 1,651.50 Work-shop and Storage Building 15,074.00 Recreation Department Salary of Director 3,831.64 Supervisor's Salaries 15,984.50 Operating Costs and Supplies 3,659.65 Auto Expense 287.50 Skating Club 2,250.00 Out-of-State Travel 38.05 UNCLASSIFIED Pensions 105,360.82 Annuities 7,416.80 Printing Town Reports 2,492.40 Contingent 2,408.54 Headquarters Veterans Organizations 4,690.00 Memorial Day 4,325.00 Insurance 13,734.97 Group Insurance 8,235.99 Workmens Compensation 8,505.62 Salary of Agent 1,100.00 Unpaid Bills 101.00 Eye-glasses for School Children 123.00 Contributory Retirement System 61,944.96 Civil Defense 3,630.40 238 Salary of Director 1,500.00 Jr. Clerk and Typist 1,140.00 325th Anniversary 461.10 Baratta Settlement 209.65 LeConti Settlement 270.00 Kelley Settlement 720.00 Farese Settlement 1,200.00 Revolutionary War Memorials 80.00 Hurricane Damage Repair 4,515.93 Flood Damage 9,234.11 Executions 4,567.07 American Legion Home Repairs 55.00 State Census 1,500.00 Cost of Living Allowance 334,735.23 ENTERPRISES & CEMETERIES Water Department Salary of Superintendent 5,500.00 Asst. Superintendent 4,600.00 Registrar 3,560.90 Principal Cleric 3,220.00 Senior Clerk 2,720.00 Junior Clerk 2,177.41 Meter Readers 9,631.09 Car Expense (Registrar) 300.00 Office Expense 2,868.75 Maintenance 13,024.37 Out-of State Travel 100.00 Labor 56,718.44 Emergency Overtime 4.385.24 New House Services 3,944.93 New 5/8" Meters 2,198.70 Construction and Reconstruction 6,912.41 Six 1" Meters 278.83 Renewal of Services 2,122.03 Water Liens 1.73.51 Cleaning Mains 2.362.03 LeRoy Tractor 4,286.30 Police Alarm 863.75 Ranch Wagon 1,626.73 Cemetery Department Salary of Superintendent 3,482.85 Labor 16,939.91 Contingent 2,135.81 Transportation (Supt.) 300.00 Road Construction 1,997.50 Resurfacing (Ridgelawn) 6,200.00 Water Connection 156.00 Locke Mower 878.08 INTEREST & TOWN DEBT Town Debt 109,000.00 Interest 38,441.74 239 STATE & COUNTY TAXES State Taxes and Assessments 326,259.75 County Tax 162,712.91 County T B Assessment 55,369.85 TRUST FUNDS Deposited in Cemetery P C Fund 3,583.25 REFUNDS Taxes Property 28,415.65 Personal 377.65 Polls 16.00 Motor Vehicle 10,646.43 Special Assessments 4,157.02 Water rates 549.44 Estimated Receipts 11.90 DOG FUND 2,638.00 PURCHASE OF BONDS 18,634.00 WITH-HOLDING TAX 366,486.92 TEMPORARY LOANS Anticipation of Revenue 1,500,000.00 SCHOOL INVESTMENT FUND 448,598.00 TOTAL PAYMENTS $8,722,862.00 Cash on hand, December 31, 1955 453,320.52 $9,176,182.52 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Moderator Appropriation for 1955 150.00 Expenditures Curran, John J., salary 150.00 Selectmen's Department Selectmen's Salaries Appropriation for 1955 5,750.00 Expenditures Apnlin, H. Herbert, salary 417.35 Galligan, Thomas J., salary 1,425.39 Papalia, Roy C., salary 1,750.00 Seferian, Edward G., salary 2,157.26 5,750.00 240 Selectmen's Confidential Clerk Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 Expenditures O'Connell, Edmund J., salary 705.51 Transfer to Revenue 294.49 1,000.00 Selectmen's Confidential Secretary Appropriation for 1955 2,936.65 Expenditures Papalia, Ann D., salary 2,936.65 SeIectmen's Temporary Clerk Hire Appropriation for 1955 750.00 Transferred from Reserve Fund 650.00 1,400.00 Expenditures Horan, John F., salary 722.88 MacDonald. Shirley, salary 15.38 Seferian, Ann C., salary 156.14 Williams, Carol, salary 23.07 Williams, Jane, salary 15.38 Total Expendiures t 932.85 Transferred to Revenue 467.15 1,400.00 Selectmen-Contingent Appropriation for 1955 1,700.00 Expenditures Carnes, William W., photography 19.50 Cass, Leo J., M.D., services 20.00 Comm. of Public Safety, booklets 2.30 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 109.08 Electime Appliance Service, repairs-clock 3.95 Evans Printing Service, printing 154.03 Galligan, Thomas J., convention expenses 82.40 Hobb & Warren, Inc., forms-license books 62.85 Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 9.65 Hugernberger, Paui W., M.D., X-ray-exam. 50.00 Lawyers Co-operative Publ. Co., book 15.00 Levine, Harold D., M.D., panel 25.00 Mason's Flowers, Ince., flowers 50.00 Comm. of Mass.., Div. of Accts., Assssors 36.01 Mass. Highway Association, dues 5.00 Mass. Selectmen's Assoc., dues 75.00 Middlesex County Selectmen's Assoc., dues 9.00 Murray Co., Inc., John W., office supplies. 131.94 Norton, Matthew V., M. D., panel examinations 40.00 O'Hare, James P., M.D., services 20.00 Papalia, Ann D., postage 20.00 241 Papalia, Roy C., Reimbursement-conventions 127.90 Personal Flower Service, flowers 25.00 Plunkett, Robert J., selectmens Assoc. meeting 20.00 Postmaster—Boston, registered mail 48.10 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 141.21 Sandi, Paul L., M.D., services 25.00 Seferian, Edward G., expenses conferences 134.40 Standard Maint. Co., typewriter maint. 9.60 Waltham Publishing Co., subscriptions 15.00 Watertown Herald, advertising 2.50 Watertown Press, advertising 9.50 Watertown Stationery & Printers Co. 14.40 Waterton Sun Publ. Co., advertsiing 157.22 York, Robert S., M. D., panel 20.00 Total Expenditures 1,640.54 Transferred to Revenue 59.46 1,700.00 Selectmen—Out of State Travel Appropriation for 1955 1,500.00 Expenditures Dwyer, Thomas V., convention 300.00 Igoe, James M., convention 173.00 McElroy, William C., convention 115.00 Murray, Joseph F., convention 100.00 Vahey, Ambrose P., convention 165.00 Total Expenditures 853.00 Transferred to Revenue 647.00 1,500.00 Selectmen—Board of Review--Contingent Appropriation for 1955 600.00 Expenditures O'Connell, Edmund J., services 300.00 Transferred to Revenue 300.00 600.00 Selectmen—Advisory Board—Printing Appropriation for 1955 200.00 Expenditures Eaton Press, Inc., printing 110.00 Transferred to Revenue 90.00 200.00 Auditor's Department Auditor's Salary Appropriation for 1955 5,800.00 Expenditures Norcross, W. W., Jr., salary 5,800.00 242 Auditor—Principal Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Cameron, Florence W., salary 3,220.00 Auditor—Senior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures Hetherington Nora A., salary 2,720.00 Auditor—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 1,500.00 Expenditures American City Magazine, subscription 4.00 Consumer Reports, subscription 10.00 Comm. of Mass., bills receivable 9,62 Evans Printing Service, Printing 55.87 Horne & Co.. H. S. office supplies 764.69 Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Supply Co., fan 17.67 Mass Municipal Auditor's & Acets. Ass'n., dues 3.00 Monroe Calculating Machine Co. ribbon maintenance 18.00 Municipal Officers Assoc. of U.S. and Canada, membership 30.00 National Cash Register Co., maint. 137.00 Norcross, W. W., Jr.post age—incidentals -.—Assoc. meeting 99.65 Purchasing—Town of Watertown—supplies 71.81 Standard Maintenace Co., typewriter maintenance 38.40 Watertown Herald, quarterly statement 100.00 Watertown Sun, quarterly statement 100.00 Total Expenditures 1,459.71 Transferred to Revenue 40.29 1,500.00 Treasurer's Department Treasurer's Salary Appropriation for 1955 5,800.00 Expenditures Hagopian, Robert C., salary 5,483.40 Sheridan, James H., salary 219.00 Total Expenditures 5,702.40 Transferred to Revenue 97.60 5,800.00 Treasurer—Principal Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Walsh, Catharine, salary 3,220.00 243 Treasurer—Senior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures McAuliffe, Alice, salary 2,720.00 Treasurer—Senior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,460.00 Expenditures Ritchie, Katherine L., salary 2,460.00 Treasurer—Junior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,000.00 Expenditures Dwyer, Sadie, salary 15.40 Healey, Helen, salary 42.35 Ogasian, Helen, salary 61.60 Sahatjian, Roxy E., salary 1,285.15 Watson, Alice, salary 72.08 Total Expenditures 1,476.58 Transferred to Revenue 523.42 2,000.00 Treasurer--Contingent Appropriation for 1955 1,800.00 Transferred from Reserve 420.00 2,220.00 Expenditures Burrourghs Adding Machine Co. pasted jackets 16.41 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 36.25 Evans Printing Service, printing 22.50 Hagopian, Robert C., certification— mail 41.74 Hagopian, Robert C., convention expenses 75.00 Keefe, Mary G., bond 10.00 McGauflin, B. Fay, insurance 240.28 Monroe Calculating Machine Co. ribbon 1.00 Murphy Inc., George T., bond 10.00 Murray Co., John W., rubber stamps— imprinting 169.60 National Cash Register Co., repair adding machine 65.00 Postmaster--Boston—stamped envelopes 558.85 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 109.12 Rugg Ins. Co., William W., bond 389.00 Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 19.20 I'odd Co., signature plate—overhauling 419.05 Underwood Corp., maintenance service 27.00 2,220.00 244 Collector's Department Salary of Collector Appropriation for 1955 5,800.00 Expenditures Kennedy, John J., salary 5,800.00 Collector—Salary of Deputy Collector Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Cunniff, F. Madeline, salary 3,220.00 Collector—Salary of Deputy Collector Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Dolan, Bessie, salary 3,220.00 Collector—Salary of Senior Clerk Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures Callan, Helen, salary 2,720.00 Collector—Salary of Senior Cleric Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures Ford, Helen, salary 2,573.17 Transferred to Revenue 146.83 2,720.00 Collector—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 2,085.00 Expenditures Burke, Edward J., expenses 150.00 C. C. H. Products Co., tax book 3.00 Cunniff, F. Madeline, office supplies 2.00 Dolan, Bessie C., expenses Assoc. meeting 5.00 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 36.00 Evans Printing Service, imprinted envelopes 111.75 Hobbs & Warren, Inc., forms 90.84 Hoffman Seal—Stamp & Eng. Co., repairing daters 39.10 Horne & Co., H. S., forms 79.50 Kennedy, John J., treasurer & collector Assoc. —conference expenses 64.06 Mass. Collector & Treasurers Assoc., dues 4.00 McGlaflin, B. Fay, insurance 150.00 McGloin, Frank, services 10.00 Murray Co., Ince., John W., stamp repair and new one 106.15 245 National Cash Register Co., maintenance 20.00 O'Brion-Russell Co., Bonds 682.32 Personal Flower Service—laurel roping 5.25 Postmaster—Boston, envelopes 316,84 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 94.70 Remington-Rand, Inc., servicing machine 12.30 Standard Maintenance Co., maintenance— typewriters 38.40 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 27.50 West Publishing Co., subscription 30.00 Total Expenditures 2,078.71 Transferred to Revenue 6.29 2,085.00 Assessors' Department Assessors' Salaries Appropriation for 1955 6,600.00 Expenditures Brandford, Andrew D., salary 408.07 Gildea, James A., salary 1,791.93 Stone, Ronald M., salary 2,200.00 Whitney, Malcolm J., salary 2,200.00 6,600.00 Assessors—Principal Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Kerivan, Helen Ford, salary 3,220.00 Assessors—Senior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures Corbertt, Barbara V., salary 2,720.00 Assessors' Department—Junior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,480.00 Expenditures Curtin, Sheila C., salary 2,480.00 Assessors—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 4,400.00 Expenditures Assoc. of Mass Assessors—dues 9.00 Bowen, Alma G., transfers 184.45 Corbett, Barbara V., Assoc. meetings 6.00 Curtin, Sheila C., Assoc. meetings 6.00 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 107.50 Eddie's Caster Service, caster service 4.50 246 Evans Printing Service, printing 37.44 Gildea, James A., convention expenses 35.00 Hobbs & Warren, Inc., forms—applications 82.28 Horne & Co., H. S., binding books 104.86 National Cash Register Co., adding machine —maintenance—stand 435.22 Postmaster—Boston—envelopes & stamps 910.90 Purchasing—Town of Watertown—supplies 93.78 Real Estate Guide, service 75.00 Smith Co., Inc., Frederic B., sheets, bills 1,286.92 Standard Maintenance Co., maint. typewriters 23.80 Stone, Ronald M., use of cars 80.00 Stoneham Independent, tax tables 2.00 Whitney, J. Malcolm, use of car 101.00 Total Expenditures 3,590.56 Transferred to Revenue 809.35 4,400.00 Finance Committee Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 Expenditures Ass'n. Town Finance Committees, dues 25.00 Evans Printing Service, printing 328.83 Horne & Co., H. S., forms 142.10 Norcross, W. W., Jr., statistician 300.00 Robinson, Miles P., annual meeting 43.00 Slamin, George, assoc. meeting 70.00 Total Expenditures 908.93 Transferred to Revenue 91.07 1,000.00 Legal Services Department Salary of Town Counsel Appropriation for 1955 3,500.00 2 Expenditures 10833 Plunkett, Robert J., salary , . Tyler, Earle S., salary ,39191.67 3,500.00 Legal Services—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 3,000.00 Expenditures City Solicitors & Town Counsel Assn'. dues 310.00 0.00 Glennon, Robert J., services Moore, Mary Elizabeth, stenographic services 320.00 Plunkett, Robert J., transportation, phones 120.53 Lawyers Coop. Bub. Co., law supplements 24.00 Richardson-Wolcott-Tyler & Fassett, serv. 1,113.41 West Publishing Co., books 85.00 247 Eaton & Chandler, services 5.00 McMorrow Treas., William J., costable fees 3.90 Total Expenditures 1,981.84 Transferred to Revenue 1,018.16 3,000.00 Legal Services—Tax Title Releases Appropriation for 1955 54.00 Expenditures Tyler, Earle S., releases 54.00 Town Clerk's Department Salary of Town Clerk Appropriation for 1955 5.800.00 Expenditures Wellman, George B., salary 5,800.00 Town Clerk's Department—Principal Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Griffin, Mary, salary 3,220.00 Town Clerk's Department—Principal Clerk & Stenographer Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Ellis, Beverly R., salary 1,884.70 Transferred to Revenue 1,335.30 3,220.00 Town Clerk's Department—Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures Pascoe, Nancy, salary 2,658.55 Transferred to Revenue 61.45 2,720.00 Town Clerk's Department—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 1,547.00 Expenditures Beal, H. Wendall—book binding 96.50 Costello, Walter F., book 4.00 Evans Printing Service, printing 197.46 Graphic Microfilm of N. E., storage 12.90 Hobbs & Warren, Ince., forms 1.95 International City Managers Ass'n. report 2.00 LeFabor, George E., bond 5.00 Manifold Supplies Co. of Mass., ribbons —"spray clean" 21.55 248 Mass. Town Clerks' Assoc., dues 7.50 Murray Co., J. W., paper mate pens ,supplies 94.81 National Institute of Municipal Clerks, service charge 15.00 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 103.38 New Eng. Towel Supply Co., towel supply 14.75 Panama-Beaver of N. E., Inc., ribbons 19.50 Postmaster—Boston, stamps 80.56 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 60.64 Standard Duplication Machines Co., supplies 19.47 Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maint. 38.40 Towhill C., James T., office supplies 82.06 Von Kamecke, Theodore H., casters 4.00 Watertown Herald, Advertising 79.80 Wellman George B., convention expenses 58.03 Wheeler Clean Towel Co., towel service 1.50 Total Expenditures 1,020.76 Transferred to Revenue 526.25 1,547.00 Town Cleric — Special Printing Appropriation for 1955 500.00 Expenditures Evans Printing Services—printing 325.00 Balance carried forward 175.00 500.00 Town Clerk's Department—Out of State Travel Appropriation for 1955 200.00 Expenditures Wellman, George B., convention 200.00 Purchasing Department—Salary of Agent Appropriation for 1955 5,050.00 Expenditures Oates, William F., salary 5,050.00 Purchasing Department—Junior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,360.00 Expenditures Ryder, Phyllis A., salary 2,360.00 Purchasing Department—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 750.00 Expenditures Clary Corp., repair and ribbon 15.99 Consumers Research, Inc., subscription 3.00 Currier Co., F. W., ozium refills 16.00 Ditton, Inc., service 19.36 249 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 120.75 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, membership 20.00 New Eng. Purchasing Agents' Assoc., dues 40.00 Oates, William F., conventions 32.44 Panama-Beaver of N. E., carbon papers 6.78 Postmaster—Boston, stamps 6.00 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 104.60 Smith Co.. Frederic B., purchase orders 252.19 Standard Duplicating Co., service contract 33.10 Standard Maintenance Co. typewriter maint. 9.60 U. S. News & World Report, subscriptions 5.34 Watertown Letter Shop, mimeographing 59.75 Watertown Sun Pub. Co., Advertising 4.50 Total Expenditures 749.40 Transferred to Revenue .60 750.00 Purchasing Department—Transportation (Agent) Appropriation for 1955 250.00 Expenditures Oates, William F., transportation 250.00 Purchasing Department—Revolving Fund Balance brought forward 567.31 Receipts from various departments 7,661.63 8,228.94 Expenditures Alexander Co., Louis A., supplies 168.00 Chase-Parker & Co., Ince., supplies 419.25 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 233.90 Eaton Press, Inc., supplies 85.00 Horne & Co., H. S. office supplies 2,730.77 Mearn Co., Inc., R. G. shovels 2,850.52 Mills Co., paint brushes, sash tools 232.47 Murray Co., Inc., John W., office supplies 642.38 Purchasing—subscription 4.00 Ruwe Pencil Co., pencils 53.70 Shutt, Inc., George L., tire and tube service 424.26 Standard Auto Gear Co., zerex 52.04 7,895.29 Balance carried forward 333.65 8,228.94 Engineering Department Salaries Appropriation for 1955 5.800.00 Expenditures .Sullivan James H., salary 5,800.00 250 Engineering Department—Civil Engineer Grade 4 Appropriation for 1955 4,750.00- Expenditures McGann, Martin H., Jr., salary 4,750.00 Engineering Department—Civil Engineer Grade 3 Appropriation for 1955 3,750.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 31.38 3,781.38 Expenditures McHugh, Joseph P., salary 3,781.38 Senior Engineering Aides Grades-3-2-1 Salaries Appropriation for 1955 15,000.00 Expenditures Barrett, Philip, salary 2,656.18 Carlisle, Dale, salary 200.00 Coppola, Joseph A., salary 1,702.22 Gildea, Robert G.. salary 353.26 Kelly, William, salary 192.38 McCarthy, Joseph P., salary 2,741.29 Rhodes, Austin D., salary 2,777.52 Sheridan, Raymond, salary 293.07 Total Expenditures 11,728.05 Transferred to Revenue 3,271.95 15,000.00 Engineering Department—Jr. Clerk Typist Appropriation for 1955 2,060.00 Expenditures Dempsey, Ellen Mary, salary 2,060.00 Engineering Department—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 1,600.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 125.00 1,725.00 Expenditures American City Magazine, subscription 4.00 American Congress, membership dues 5.00 American Public Works Assoc., service fee 20.00 Berger & Son, Inc., C. L., repairing—cleaning and adjusting transit 240.00 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 48.29 Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 3.69 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 11.75 Horne & Co., H. S., chair 45.55 Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 232.55 Johnson Co., Inc., Andrew T., tracing cloth 128.66 251 Kelly Florist, flowers 10.00 Kreem's Camera & Card Shop., films 38.38 Land Court, plans 4.80 Makepeace, Inc., B. L., supplies 42.43 Mass. Municipal Eng. Assoc., dues 5.00 Mass. Society of Prog. Eng., Inc., dues 20.00 Modern Rly Print Co., blue prints 83.04 Monroe Calculating Machine Co., machine maintenance 68.00 Mt. Auburn Motors, Inc., motor service 204.25 Purchasing--Town of Watertown supplies 139.51 Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 9.00 Middlesex Registry of Deeds, prints 12.79 ,Shutt. Inc., Georee L., tire 21.68 Standard Auto Gear Co., supplies 1.71 Standard Maintenance Co., maintenance typewriters 19.20 Sullivan James, H.. earage, incidentals 112.7.5 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 191.81 Total Expenditures 1,724.84 Transferred to Revenue .16 1,725.00 Engineering - Typewriter Desk and Chair Appropriation for 1955 200.00 Expenditures Horne & Co., H. S. typewriter desk and chair 197.08 Transferred to Revenue 2.92 200.00 Election Expense Appropriation for 1955 6,775.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 1,200.00 7,975.00 Expenditures Boston Distributing Service, Inc., distributing warrants 197.28 Cram, John, services 12.00 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 2,685.50 Evans Printing Service, printing 138.69 Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 2.77 Horne & Co.. H. S., pencils 49.50 MacDonald, Frank, registration 3.00 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 4.31 McGloin, Francis, services 44.00 Murray Co., Inc., John W., reconditioning dater-supplies 11.72 Pettingill & Pear, rental tables & Chairs 130.00 Postmaster-Boston, Mass. envelopes, cards 83.79 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 17.11 -Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter 137.50 252 Smith Co., Frederic B., snap out sets 53.80 Standard Maintenance Co., maintenance on typewriter 9.60 Towhill Co., James T., bates eyelets, supplies 20.62 Various Persons, Caucuses, election-payrolls 3,818.00 White, Peter J., services on ballot boxes 285.50 Zaino, Albert, posting warrants 1.6.00 Total Expenditures 7,720.69 Transferred to Revenue 254.31 7,975.00 Registrar of Voters—Registrars' Salaries Appropriation for 1955 1,200.09 Expenditures Galligan, Thomas F., Sr., salary 56.25 Harting, Herbert C., salary 300.00 Hickey, Edmund P., Falary 225.00 O'Hanian, Cyrus M., salary 300.00 Wellman, George B. salary 300.00 Total Expenditures 1,181.25 Transferred to Revenue 18.75 1,200.00 Registrar of Voters—Permanent Assistant Registrar Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,080.00 Expenditures Hickey, Eleanor L., salary 3,080.00 Listing Board Appropriation for 1955 1,679.00, Expenditures Eagle Enterprises, listing books 849.60 Evans Printing Service, printing 125.45 Gleason, Mary Callan, transcribing 358.75 Sands & Co., J. B., precinct listing 297.00 Towhill Co., James T., supplies 5.40 Watertown Herald, advertising 11.50 Watertown Press, advertising 6.80 Total Expenditures 1,654.50 Transferred to Revenue 24.50 1,679.00 Town Hall Department Salary .of Senior Custodian Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Watson, John B., salary 3,220.00 253 Town Hall Department—Salary of Junior Custodian Appropriation for 1955 2,930.00 Expenditures McGloin, Francis P., salary 2,930.00 Town Hail Department—Salary of Telephone Operator Appropriation for 1955 2,410. 00 Expenditures Landry, Katherine, salary 2,410.00 Town Hall—Relief Telephone Operator Salary Appropriation for 1955 775.00 Expenditures Hassett, Mrs. Elizabeth, salary 455.55 Jennings, Catherine, salary 174.75 Kavanaugh, Alice, salary 48.00 Watson, Alice, salary 3.87 Total Expenditures 682.17 Transferred to Revenue 92.83 774.00 Town Hall Department—Overtime for Custodians Appropriation for 1955 450.00 Expenditures Horan, John, salary 46.31 McGloin, Francis P., salary 207.56 Watson, John B., Falary 160.05 Total Expenditures 413.92 Transferred to Revenue 36.08 450.00 Town Hall Department—Fuel Appropriation for 1955 1,550.00 Expenditures Munhall Fuel Co., fuel 1,527.43 Transferred to Revenue 22.57 1,550.00 Town Hall Department—Light Appropriation for 1955 1,800.00 Expenditures Boston Edison Co., light 1,703.67 Transferred to Revenue 96.33 1,800.00 Town Hall Department—Telephone Watertown 4-8200 Appropriation for 1955 4,800.00 Expenditures New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 4,516.62 Transferred to Revenue 283.38 4,800.00 254 Town Hall - Contingent Appropriation for 1955 3,500.00 Expenditures Atlantic Flag Pole Co., flags 24.60 Bliss & Co. Inc., James, sweeping compound -wax base 8.50 Boston Cons Gas. Co., service 123.30 Boston Filter Co., water cooler repair 29.51 Boston Janitor's Supply Co., paper supplies 290.35 Brae Burn Nursery, grass seed-agronite 20.80 Cambridge Screen Manuf. Co., repair screens 66.50 Community Mower Service, mower service 12.00 Cambridge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 69.60 Di'Andrea, Leo, labor 1,160.00 Evan- Printing Service, supplies-printing 12.98 Fletcher Hdwe. Co., hardware 103.31' Gatchell Glass Co., glass 3.48 Kavanaugh, Alice, services 2.50 Lewandos, cleansing 7.50 Mas!. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 88.76 Massa & Sons, V., roof work 85.00 McCarron, William J., cleaner 33.41 Miller Products Co., supplies 23.76 Milmore, Frederick J., lettering 5.00 Newton Shade & Screen Co., large roller .85 Petroleum Heat & Power Co., burner service 48.75 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, ladders- supplies 69.95 Robbin- & Co., Stanley, R., plumbing 325.10 Rochester Germicide Co., sanor machine- fluid 64.50 Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., repairs 48.00 Standard Window Cleaning Co., window cleaning 400.00 Stetson Co., M. D., supplies 116.36 Universal Decorating Co., draping 50.00 Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., enamel 7.68 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., bids . 3.50 White, Peter J., carpentering 134.50 Woolworth Co., F. W., ash trays 1.50 Zastrea, Harry, cleaning furnaces 50.00 Total Expenditures 3,491.55 Transferred to Revenue 8.45 3,500.00 Board of Appeals Appropriation for 1955 700.00 Expenditures Cohen Esq, Dexter S., services 168.05 Kerivan, Helen F., services 150.00 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, ribbons 7.70 Tomassian Esq., Martin V., services 190.00 255 Watertown Herald, advertising 75.00 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 109.25 700.00 PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY Police Department Chief's Salary Appropriation for 1955 5,800.00 Expenditures Igoe, James M., salary 5,800.00 Police Department—Salaries of Captains (2) Appropriation for 1955 10,100.00 Expenditures Igoe, John J., salary 5.050.00 Murray, Edward A., salary 5,050.00 10,100.00 Police Department—Salaries of Lieutenants Appropriation for 1955 23,700.00 Expenditures Flaherty, Walter F., salary 4,738.82 McGeever, John F., salary 4,738.82 Harrington, Joseph C., salary 4,740.00 MacDonald, Herbert A., salary 4,740.00 Norton, Edmund H., salary 4,740.00 Total Expenditures 23,697.64 Transferred to Revenue 2.36 23,700.00 Police Department—Salaries of Sergeants Appropriation for 1955 21,500.00 Expenditures Connors, Joseph B., salary 4,300.00 Galligan, Lawrence F., salary 4,300:00 Keefe, Richard H., salary 4,300.00 Lyons, Stephen F., salary 4,300.00 McElligott, James C., salary 4,297.68 Total Expenditures 21,497.68 Transferred to Revenue 2.32 21,500.00 Police Department—Salaries of Patrolmen Appropriation for 1955 208,250.00 Expenditures Bartleu, Richard T., salary 3,800.00 Borden, Andrew Amps, salary 3,800.00 256 Boudakian, Armand, salary 936.99 Brady, John J., salary 3,800.00 Brown, Kenneth F., salary 3,800.00 Burke, James J., salary 3,800.00 Burke, Walter J., salary 3,800.00 CarneF, William W., salary 4,000.00 Carroll, Richard E., salary 3,576.71 Centola, Benedict J., salary 3,800.00 Chamberlin, James W., salary 3,800.00 Clinton, George M., salary 3.800.00 Co(-hrane, Joseph X., salary 3,800.00 Cristello. Salvatore C., salary 3,543.15 Cullen, Thomas J., salary 3,800.00 Devlin, James D.. Falary 3.800.00 Dunton. Francis A., salary 2,506.44 Egan, Francis D.. salary 3.800.00 Farroll, George J.. salary 3,800.00 Furdon, Thomas H., salary 3,749.66 G:)r-ifalo. Fran(,is A.. salary 3.800.00 Gilfoil, Joseph H., salary 2,717.26 Hafford, Johr. F., -alary 3.725.00 Hanlon, John J.. salary 3.800.00 Hif.*gins, John A., salary 3,800.00 Igoe, Daniel EE., salary 3,800.00 Jennings, Thomas F., salary 3,800.00 Keefe, David F., salary 3,800.00 Kimball, Russell J., salary 3,800.00 LaMorticelli, Dominic A., salary 3,800.00 Lockwood, Jame- J., salary 3,800.00 Long, John P., salary 3,800.00 Maloney, Edward J., salary 3,800.00 Maloney, William A., salary 3,800.00 Mankiewicz, V. John, salary 3,676.12 Matrin, William, salary 3,800.00 McCarthy, Francis J., salary 3,800.00 McHugh, Francis J., salary 3,800.00 McHugh, Hubert J., salary 422.26 McKenney, Harry J., salary 3,800.00 Munger, Walter T., salary 3,757.19 Munhall, John H., salary 3,800.00 Murphy, Edward M., salary 3,800.00 Murphy, Sylvester P., salary 3,655.13 Papalia, John F., salary 3,800.00 Pouliot, Wilfred J., salary 3,800.00 Reilly, James M., salary 3,800.00 Savage, Stewart E., salary 3,800.00 Serio, Nicholas A., salary 3,081.46 Sheehan, Joseph H., salary 3,800.00 Shea, William J., salary 3,800.00 Skuse, Donald A., salary 3,800.00 Todd, Donald R., salary 3,800.00 Viera, Joseph, salary 3,800.00 Walsh, John A., salary 3,800.00 York,John J., salary 3,800.00 257 Zalenski, Alfred, salary 3,800.00 Total Expenditures 205,507.30 Transferred to Revenue 1,742.70 208,250.00 Police Department—Special Police Appropriation for 1955 6,000.00 Transfer Reserve Fund 146.52 6,146.52 Arria, Santo P., salary 485.25 Bloomer, Gerald T., salary 717.75 Dunton, Francis A., salary 710.25 Kelly, Joseph P., salary 1,173.00 Maguire, Joseph J., salary 708,00 McHugh, Hubert J., salary 666.00 Parrella, America F., salary 552.00 Ryan, James E., salary 443.25 Serio, Nk!holas A., salary 141.75 Warren, William A., salary 404.25 Total Expenditures 5,995.50 Transferred to Revenue 151.02 6,146.52 Police Department—Clerk-Stenographer Salary (Male) Appropriation for 1955 3,800.00 Expenditures Roche, Robert E., salary 3,800.00 Police Department—Clerk-Wagonman—Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,800.00 Expenditures Sheridan, Thomas F., salary 3,800.00 Police Department—Junior Clerk-Typist Salary (F) Appropriation for 1955 2,360.00 Expenditures McDonnell, Julia M., salary 2,360.00 Police Department—Junior Clerk-Typist Salary (F) Appropriation for 1955 2.240.00 Expenditures Bergman, Eleanor, salary 2,048.98 Transferred from Revenue 191.02 2,240.00 Police Department—Ambulance Driver & M. E. Repairman Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,800.00 258 Expenditures Papandrea, Anthony, salary 882.05 Ryder, Thomas, salary 2,207.12 Total Expenditures 3,089.17 Transferred to Revenue 710.83 3,800.00 Police Department—Junior Custodian Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,980.00 Expenditures Bloomer, Harold J., salary 2,980.00 Police Department—Matron Salary Appropriation for 1955 700.00 Expenditures Mosman, Eleanor, salary 700.00 Police Department—School Traffic Supervisors Salaries Appropriation for 1955 8,600.00 Expenditures .. Bloomer, Harold J., salary 765.45 Brown, Joseph J., salary 785.45 Hayes, Cornelius B., salary 705.45 Kennedy, Dennis, salary 785.45 Linehan, John, salary 785.45 McCarthy, Michael J., salary 80.00 McElhiney, Eldon E., salary 785.45 Nally, Patrick J., salary 785.45 Papandrea, Anthony, salary 785.45 Parsons, William, salary 765.45 Reardon, William, salary 785.50 Zaino, Albert, salary 785.45 8,600.00 Police Department—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 14,350.00 Expenditures Andleman, M., Revere recorder 159.00 Atlantic Battery Co., battery 14.99 Batchelder-Pontiac—parts and service 33.32 Beaudette & Co., service on Rexograph 27.25 Bills, Louis W., repair bell ringing 5.00 Boston Cons. Gas. Co., service 52.45 Boston Edison Co., service 796.37 Boston Janitor's Supply Co., paper towels 69.17 Brady's Diner, lunches 37.22 Buckley & Scott, burner service 19.20 Chamberlin, James W., expenses 7.40 City Truck Co., express 1.55 Circle Diner, lunches 15.60 259 Clayton's Auto Glass Co., glass and galzing metal sash 15.84 Comm. of Public Safety, books 4.50 Comm. of Mass., bicycle plates 30.00 Comstock's Home Laundry, laundry 73.37 Conry, John J., two antennae-radio repair 50.00 Coolidge Square Service Station, service 896.61 Coombs Motor Co., motor repair 1,241.00 Costigan Co., John F., auto service 70.30 DeMambro Radio Co., radio supplies 54.52 Department of Public Safety, training school 100.00 E. & J. Co. of New Eng., parts for resuscitator 13.78 Eastern States Radio League, dues 5.00 Eaton Press Inc., printing 414.04 Edison Co., Inc., Thomas A., medical gas 84.40 Emerson Co., J. H., inhalator bag 3.06 Evans Printing Service, printing 109.46 Euipment Rental Cp., rental electric hammer 5.88 Fletcher Hardware Co., hardware 10.98 Fox Drug Store, sunglasses 10.98 Gamewell Co., register paper 52.80 Gatchell Glass Co., glass 6.03 General Electric Co., electrical supplies 94.39 Gorham Fire Equipment Co., hand light & supplies 43.15 Horne & Co., H. S., file & office supplies 360.82 Igoe, James M., reimbursement-con- ference expenses 49.75 Industrial Wiper Supp. Co., flannel 14.09 International Ass'n of Chiefs of Police, dues 15.00. Institute of Applied Service, finger print powder 8.82 Iver-Johnson Co., ammunition, repair 8.27 Kelsoe Bros., painting mast 25.00 King Auto Seat Covers, seat covers 20.00 King Upholstering Co., upholstering seat covers 15.00 Kirkwood Bros., Inc., revolvers 190.05 Linsky & Bros., M., supplies 59.60 Lyons, Tom, seat cushion 3.10 MacDonald, Herbert A., reimbursement 11.10 Mass. Chiefs of Police Assoc., dues 5.00 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supply Co., Co., supplies 72.97 Mass. Safety Council, conference 13.00 Melanson, O. J., watch repair 24.25 Metcalfes, supplies 42.51 Midlesdex Fuel Co., fuel 1,009.50 National Tag & Label Co., tags 64.90 260 N. E. Adding Machine Co., repairs 9.40 N. E. Ass'n Chiefs of Police, dues 5.00 N. E. Hydraulic Service, lifting arm 18.15 N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 2,504.72 Northeast Oil Co., oil 249.47 Otis Bros., white gloves 23.40 Overhead Door Sales Co., cable 36.77 Phillips Bros., supplies .90 Phinney, Wesley W., keys .80 Pilgrim Engineering Co., repair 8.66 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 485.67 Railway Express Agency, express 6.41 Robbins, Stanley R., plumbing 28.13 Rochester Germicide Co., supplies- wax-sanola 58.25 Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter service 15.00 Sheff's, Barney, lunches 20.24 Sheridan, Gertrude, Typewriter-desk & chair 60.00 Shutt, Charles, repairs to traffic boots 14.90 Shutt, George L., tires 82.72 Standard Auto Gear Co., auto supplies 48.05 . Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 48.00 Standard Window Cleaning Co., win- dow washing 125.00 Stetson Co., M. D.. ignitors supplies 102.25 Streim, Beniamin M.D., services 7.00 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 3,264.65 Tri;en Co., stretcher-mattresses 89.40 Von Kamecke, Theodore, casters 3.96 Waltham Salesbook Co., quad sets 63.75 Watertown Bindery. binding two books 20.00 Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 77.86 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 8.53 Watertown Sun, advertising 4.50 Watertown, Town of., water-metered 39.00 Wentworth-Jennings, auto repair 30.35 Zeff's Supply Co., photographic supplies 143.09 Total Expenditures 14,349.71 Transferred to Revenue .29 14,350.00 Police Department-Teletype Appropriation for 1955 350.00 Expenditures New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 299.79 Transferred to Revenue 50.21 350.00 Police Department-Painting and Repairs Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 261 Expenditures Horne & Co., H. S., file with lock 68.00 Massa & Sons V., skylite repair 285.00 Rooney, William J., painting 580.00 Stetson Co., M. D., rib mat 66.23 Total Expenditures 999.23 Transferred to Revenue .77 1,000.00 Police Department—Uniforms Appropriation for 1955 4,760.00 Expenditures Basch Cap Co., cap 3.75 Eastern Coat Mfg. Co., uniform coats 141.00 Fishtine & Son, K., trousers 10.00 Harris, Charles A., shirts-raincoats 805.45 Harry's Cleansing Shop, repair 9.00 Kondazian & Sons, M. S., overcoats 210.00 Leopold-Morse Co., reefer 49.00 Linsky & Bros. Inc., M., uniforms 3,460.35 Otis Bros. Co., shirts 71.45 4,760.00 Police Department Uniforms for Traffic Supervisors Appropriation for 1955 200.0" Expenditures Linsky & Bros., trousers and caps, shoulder patches 200.00 Police Department--Transportation for Photographer Appropriation for 1955 165.00 Expenditures Carnes, William W., transportation 165.00 Police Department—New Automobiles Appropriation for 1955 3,800.00 Expenditures Conry, John J., radio service 75.00 Coombs Motor Co., new cars 3,275.74 Costiaan Co., John F., auto service 395.13 Kings Upholstering Co., seat covers 51.00 Total Expenditures 3,796.87 Transferred to Revenue 3.13 3,800.00 Police Department—Inspectors Division, Services and Expenses Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 262 Expenditures Farrell,George J., services 200.00 Keefe, Richard H., services 200.00 McCarthy, Francis J., services 200.00 Skuse, Donald A., services 200.00 Walsh, John A., cervices 200.00 1,000.00 Police Department-Medical Expense Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 2,500.00 3,500.00 Expenditures Abbott, Alden DD., services 238.00 Bailey, George G., MD., services 270.00 Berman, H. Archer MD., services 10.00 Boudakian, Armand, reimbursement 46.00 Broderick, Thomas F., Jr., MD., services 30.00 Broderick, Thomas F., Sr., MD., services 80.00 Buskirk, James H., MD., services 50.00 Dudley, Dorothy, services 59.50 Friedman, Edward W., MD., services 85.00 Hermanson, R. Harlow, MD., services 35.00 Kelley, Edward J., MD., services 4.00 Kevorkian, J. J., Md., services 12.00 Lahey, Clinic, care 765.00 Lowis, Samuel, MD., services 405.00 Mass. Osteopathic Hospital, care 384.00 Mt. Auburn Hospital, exrays 25.00 New Eng. Deaconess Hospital, care 517.25 Newton Y. M. C. A., membership aquatic therapy 20.00 Norton, Matthew V., MD., services 20.00 Nowak, Stanley J. G., MD., services 30.00 O'Brien, Frederick W., Jr., MD., exrays 20.00 Pomeroy Co., belt 12.60 Sandi, Paul L., MD., services 25.00 Schatzki, Richard MD., services 35.00 St. Elizabeths Hospital, exrays 14.00 Tomaiian, K. George, MD., services 65.00 Welch, Kenneth J.. MD., services 10.00 York, Robert S., MD., services 94.00 Total Expenditures 3,361.35 Transferred to Revenue 138.65 3,500.00 Police Department-Radio and Antennae Appropriation for 1955 700.00 Expenditures Andelman Co., M., microphones & tapes 81.00 General Electric Co., inter dept. radio and antenna 483.85 Total Expenditures 564.85 Transferred to Revenue 135.15 700.00 263 Police Department—New Typewriter Appropriation for 1955 162.50 Expenditures Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter 162.50 Fire Department Salary of Chief Appropriation for 1955 5,800.00 Expenditures McElroy, William C., salary 5,800.00 Deputy Chiefs Salaries Appropriation for 1955 13,516.00 Expenditures Devaney, John J., salary 5,050.00 Gilfoil, George R., salary 3,329.32 Kimball, J. Allan, salary 4,793.14 Total Expenditures 13,172.46 Transferred to Revenue 343.54 13,516.00 Fire Department—Salaries of Captains Appropriation for 1955 14,914.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 244.00 15,158.00 Expenditures Conlon, Thomas C., salary 4,559.10 Costello, Jerome L., salary 4,562.19 Gilfoil, George, salary 1,474.52 Murphy, Raymond, salary 4,562.19 15,158.00 Fire Department—Salaries of Lieutenants Appropriation for 1955 24,810.00 Expenditures Bythewood, Daniel H., Jr., salary 4,160.00 Connors, Joseph P., salary 4,160.00 Joyce, Thomas F., salary 4,160.00 Kelley, Edward F., salary 4,108.71 Robbins, Benjamin F., Jr., salary 4,108.71 Starr, Walter C., salary 4,108.71 Total Expenditures 24,806.13 Transferred to Revenue 3.87 24,810.00 Fire Department—Salary of Mechanician Appropriation for 1955 3,960.00 Expenditures Higgins, Edwand, salary 3,960.00 264 Fire Department—Permanent Men Salaries Appropriation for 1955 269,580.00 Expenditures Barnes, Joseph P., salary 3,660.00 Barry, William J., salary 3,660.00 Burgess, Arthur F., salary 3,660.00 Burgess, Arthur J., salary 3,559.97 Callan, Francis J., salary 3,660.00 Callan, John E., salary 3,660.00 Camposano, Jaul A., salary 3,600.00 Carney, Edward J., salary 3,660.00 Carney, Maurice R., salary 3,660.00 Clark, William J., salary 3,660.00 Devaney, James F., salary 3,660.00 Donnellv, Bernard P., salary 3,660.00 Eaton, Edward G.. Jr., salary 3,660.00 Ferolito, Rosario J., salary 3,660.00 Finnegan, James F., salary 3,660.00 Fournier, Philip D., salary 3,660.00 Fratto, Frank J., salary 3,660.00 Gacioch, Stanley B., salary 3,660.00 Gartland, Joseph E., salary 3,606.92 Gildea, John, salary 3,660.00 William G. Glidden, salary 3.660.00 Hopkins, John W., Jr., salary 3,660.00 Ingham, George D., salary 3,660.00 Kazanjian, Louis, salary 3,238.85 Kelley, George, salary 3,660.00 Kelly, Joseph P., salary 3,660.00 Kirwin, Francis M., salary 3,660.00 Laughrea, Giles, salary 3.860.00 LeBlanc, Robert A., salary 3,660.00 Lord, J. Lawrence, salary 3,660.00 Maloney, James J., salary 3,660.00 Maloney, John J., salary 3,660.00 Maloney, Thomas F., Jr., salary 3.660.00 Mannix, Albert, salary 3,660.00 Marchant, Raymond R., salary 3,660.00 McCaffrey, David A., salary 3,600.00 McCarthy, Joseph F., salary 3,660.00 McCarthy, William G., salary 3,660.00 McCurley, Thomas D., salary 3,660.00 McManus, Frank J., salary 3,660.00 Melanson, Ernest J., Jr., salary 3,660.00 Mehsina, John J., salary 3,660.00 Milmore, Frederick, salary 3,660.00 Milmore, John M., salary 3,660.00. Milmore, John M., salary 3,660.00 Milmore, Stephen M., Jr., salary 3,660.00 Monahan, Robert F., salary 3,660.00 Morgan, Ernest W., salary 3,660.00 Morrill, Charles J., salary 3,334.68 Morrison, Donald A., salary 3,660.00 Mosca, Eugene T., halary 3,660.00 265 Mulvahill, Thomas B., salary 3,660.00 Murphy, James T., salary 3,660.00 Murphy, Lucius P., salary 3,487.07 Murphy, Raymond A., Jr., salary 3,660.00 Nielsen, Bernard J., salary 3,660.00 Nixon, Samuel B., salary 3,660.00 O'Reilly, John M., salary 3,660.00 O'Reilly, Robert C., halary 3,482.28 Parella J., Alfred, salary 3,660.00 Poirier, Robert A., salary 3,660.00 Powers, Richard J., salary 3,660.00 Quinn, Leo J., salary 3,660.00 Quirk, John P., salary 3,660.00 Robertson, Martin T., Jr., salary 3,660.00 Russo, Angelo D., salary 3,628.49 Santoro, Joseph A., salary 3,417.24 Sheehan, Maurice J., salary 3,660.00 Sullivan, Daniel E., salary 3,660.00 Sullivan, John P., salary 3,660.00 Tatten, John R., salary 3,660.00 Vahey, John T., salary 3,660.00 Walton, Charles A., salary 3,660.00 Whittemore, Carroll, salary 3,660.00 Wiltshire, John F., salary 3,660.00 Total Expenditures 268,968.50 Transferred to Revenue 611.50 269,580.00 Fire Department—Radio Repairman Salary Appropriation for 1955 200.00 Expenditures Lord, J. Lawrence, salary 200.00 Fire Department—Holiday Pay Appropriation for 1955 8,000.00 Expenditures Banres, Joseph P., salary 78.54 Barry, William J., salary 78.54 Burgess, Arthur F., salary 78.54 Burgess, Arthur J., salary 87.82 Bythewood, Daniel H., Jr., salary 89.26 Callan, Francis J., salary 78.54 Callan, John E., salary 78.54 Camposano, Paul A., sakary 67.30 Carney, Edward J., salary 78.54 Carney, Maurice R., halary 78.48 Clark, William J., salary 33.70 Conlon, Thomas C., salary 111.39 Connors, Joseph P., "salary 101.97 Costello, Jerome L., salary 111.58 Devaney, James F., salary 78.48 266 Devaney, John J., salary 92.79 Donnelly, Bernard P., salary 67.30 Eaton, Edward C., salary 89.72 Ferolito, Rosaria J., salary 89.72 Finnegan, James F., salary 78.54 Fratto, Frank J., salary 89.72 Gacioch, Stanley B., salary 89.72 Gartland, Joseph E., salary 89.34 Gilfoil, George R., salary 104.10 Glidden, William G., salary 89.72 Hopkins, John W., Jr., salary 89.72 Ingham, George D., salary 89.72 Joyce, Thomas F., salary 76.55 Kazanjian, Louis, salary 44.83 Kelley, Edward F., salary 8926 Kelly, George, salary 67.25 Kelly, Joseph P., salary 89.72 Kimball, J. Allan, salary 119.13 Kirw in, Francis M., salary 89.72 LaBlanc, Robert A., salary 89.72 Lord, J. Lawrence, talary 82.84 Maloney, James J., salary 89.72 Maloney, John J., salary 89.72 Mannix, Albert J., salary 67.30 Marchant, Raymond R., salary 89.72 McCaffrey, David A., salary 78.48 McCarthy, Joseph F., salary 89.72 McCarthy, William G., salary 89.72 McCurley, Thomas D., salary 89.72 McManus, Frank J., salary 89.72 Melanson, Ernest J., salary 89.72 Messina, John J., salary 89.72 Milmore, Frederick J., salary 78.54 Milmore, John M., salary 89.72 Milmore, Stephen M., Jr., salary 89.72 Monahan, Robert F., salary 78.54 Morgan, Ernest W., salary 89.72 Morrill, Charles J., salary 70.95 Morrison, Donald A., salary 80.51 Mosca, Eugene T., salary 78.48 1%2ulvahill, Thomas B., salary 89.72 . Murphy, James T., salary 89.72 Murphy, Lucius P1, salary 86.26 Murphy, Raymond A., salary 97.53 Murphy, Raymond A., Jr., salary 89.72 Nielsen, Bernard J., salary 78.54 Nixon, Samuel B., salary 89.72 O'Reilly, John M., salary 67.30 O'Reilly, Robert C., salary 85.78 Parrella, Alfred J., salary 89.72 Poirier, Robert A., salary 89.72 Powers, Richard J., salary 89.72 Quinn, Leo J., salary 78.48 Quirk, John P., salary 89.72 267 Robbins, Benjamin F., Jr., salary 101.57 Robertson, Martin T., J., salary 89.72 Russo, Angelo D., salary 89.72 Santoro, Joseph A., salary 63.01 Sheehan, Maurice J., salary 78.48 Starr, Walter C., salary 101.57 Sullivan, Daniel E., salary 89.72 Sullivan, John P., salary 67.25 Tatten, John R., salary 67.25 Vahey, John T., salary 89.72 Walton, Charles A., salary 89.72 Whittemore. Carrroll C., salary 67.25 Wiltshire, John F., salary 89.72 Total Expenditures 6,946.14 Transferred to Revenue 1,053.86 8,000.00 Fire Department-Contingent Appropriation for 1955 14,000.00 Expenditures A. & J. Auto Ignition Co., auto ignition repair 82.21 Acme Protection Equip. Co., head harness 1.91 American LaFrance Foamite Corp., fuel pump, suppl. !; 999.73 Atlantic Battery Co., batterys 109.61 Atonlite beacon lite complete 79.00 Badger Fire Extinguisher Co., extinguish- er repaired 8.75 Betty Bakerite Inc., donuts 4.14 Batchelder-Pontiac Corp., parts 48.28 Beaudette & Co., Inc., fluid 16.30 Berts Auto Radiator Co., auto radiator service 108.75 Boston Cons. Gas Co., service 45.16 Boston Edison Co., service 1,557.83 Boston Janitors Supply Co., boraxo 22.49 Brittain & Cannon Co., bottom sashes 18.40 Cando Co., Inc., metal polish 8.95 Casey & Dupuis Equip. Corp., repair 18.50 Clayton's Auto Glass Service, glass 23.88 Community Mower Service, mower service 3.00 Comstock's Hoene 14aundry, laundry 811.73 Conroy, John J., radio installation 25.00 Consumers Union, subscription 8.50 Coolidge Paint & Supplies Co., supplies 66.78 Coolidge Sq. Service Station, tire service 30.23 Coombs Motor Co., motor repair 107.00 Crook Co., William A., plexiglas 1.25 DeMambro Radio Supp. Co., Inc., radio supplies 103.66 Diener Motors, service 16.40 268 Doherty, Paul J., auto service 72.13 Doricon Distributors, squeegees 69.38 Dunn's Drug Store, 1st aid kit, lysol 38.50 E. & J. Co., of New England, oxygen- black case--transfiller bar 127.11 Eastern States Police Radio League Inc., dues 3.00 Eaton Press Inc., printing 207.45 Edison Co., Inc., Thomas A., medical gas 163.50 Fire Chiefs Club of Mass., membership dues 5.00 Fire Equipment Inc., recharging 37.75 Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 141.05 G & S Paper Cc., Inc., paper supplies 13.36 General Electric Co., mike cords 9.83 Hamlin Motor Sales Inc., repair 15.40 Hathawav Bakeries Inc., donuts 17.98 Healer Motors, motor service 75.43 Heil Equipment Co., adapter 23.50 Higgins, Edmund P., expenses 41.60 Homelite Corp., bulbs 23.76 Hood Rubber Co., stair treads 9.00 Horne & Co.. H. S., supplies 45.54 International Assoc. of Fire Chiefs, dues 25.80 Jenney Mfg. Co., gas-oil 6.00 Jones-McDuffee & Stratton Co., Insu- lated coffee tank 58.90 Kendall Paper Co., paper supplies 5.84 Kidde & Co., 7ne., Walter, supplies 3.00 Killian, Walter E., "Wee Jacks" 70.50 Laughrea, Giles A., reimbursement 38.75 Legasse Refrigeration Co., repair 111.82 Letzelter Bros., auto repairs 163.82 Lewandos, cleansing blankets 13.50 Lord, Harry D., map-metropolitan Boston 37.50 Lorraine Oil Co., stack switch 38.50 Lyman Co., John R., cleaning cloths 234.62 M. & S. Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 14.50 Mack Motor Truck Co., part 1.86 Mac Service Inc., C., gas 6.11 Mass.. Commonwealth of., Division of Blind, mops 13.50 Mass., Commonwealth of., Reformatory for Women, sheets and cases 280.45 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., light supplies 180.78 Maxim Motor Co., hose,-overhaul-repair 1,087.37 McCarthy Co., Justin A., fire equipment 947.77 Metcalfes, supplies 208.57 Middlesex County House of Cor- rection, brushes 7.11 Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 2,744.28 Miller & Seddon Co., Inc., electric service calls 15.15 269 Milmore, Frederick J., painting insignia and lettering 50.00 Mine Safety Appliance Co., supplies 17.45 Mooney Card & Gift Co., office supplies 4.95 Morrison, Ralph, rental drainage pump 40.60 Moulton Ladder Mfg. Co., hide rail replaced 17.68 Mt. Auburn Amoco Service, gas 1.45 National Fire Protection Assoc., dues 12.50 New Eng. Assoc., of Fire Chiefs, dues 3.00 New Eng. Engine & Parts C., Ihc., supplies 6.53 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 916.93 Newton Auto Top Sales Co., repairs to truck seats 30.00 Newton Supply Co., supplies 148.64 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 26.52 Orchard Hdwe. & Supp. Co., supplies 25.90 Ozzie's Automotive Service, service 27.50 Pequosette Press, printing 18.25 Phinney, Wesley W., keys 3.00 Pilgrim Engineering Co., batteries 1.15.83 Purchasing--Town of Watertown, supplies 164.50 Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing supplies 9.47 Shepherdcraft, fire Marshall plan 60.00 Shutt, GeorgeL., Inc., tires 188.20 Snap-on-Tools Corp., socket 3.60 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., oil 81.50 Standard Auto Gear Co., auto supplies 313.35 Standard Maintenance Co., mainte- nance, typewriters 43.50 Sulpho-Nanthol Co.. Fulpho-napthol 81.40 Suncrior Electric Service Inc., parts 12.45 Swift & Co., soap powder 29.25 Tibbetts. J. Bruce, repairs to ladder truck 1 427.00 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas United Auto Service Co., wrenches 3.45 United Electric Motors Inc., sump pump 16.91 Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 7215 Watertown Herald, subscription 28.00 Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 74 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., 24.86 supplies Watertown Stationers & Printers, cards 4.50 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 11.50 Watertown, Town of., metered water 100.05 Total Expenditures 15,998.13 Deficit-Authorized by Chapter 44 -Sec. 31 1,998.13 14,000.00 270 Fire Department-Medical Expense Appropriation for 1955 750.00 Expenditures Bailey, George G., M.D., services 25.00 Campbell, Donald I., MD., services 36.00 Canzanelli, P., M.D., services 11.00 Donovan, William F., M. D., services 40.00 Fox Drug Store, supplies 1.45 Hanflig, Samuel S., M.D., services 20.00 Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 26.75 Picceri, Serverio, M.D., services 162.00 Piccolo's Pharmacy, supplies 1.50 St. Elizabeth's Hospital, service 4.00 Souiiatis, Paul T., M.D., services 30.00 Touyjian, Y. T., M.D., services 9.00 Waltham Anesthesia Associates, anes- thesia 20.00 Waltham Hospital, care 347.40 York, Robert S., M.D., services 14.00 Total Expenditures 748.10 Transferred to Revenue 1.90 750.00 Fire Department-Uniforms Appropriations for 1955 3,500.00 Expenditures Fishtine & Son, K.. uniforms 1,354.65 Harris, Charles A., shirts 694.00 Hood Rubber Co., rubber boots 235.22 Linsky & Bors., M., coats, trousers, caps 723.60 Luft, I. A., badges 72.10 McCarthy C., Justin A., leather helmets, supplies 90.12 Midwestern Mfg. Co., firemens coats 308.57 Otis Brothers Co., shirts, coverall 21.65 Total Expenditures 3,499,91 Transferred to Revenue .09 3,500.00 Fire Department-Room Equipment Appropriation for 1955 350.00 Expenditures Fuller & Son Lumber Co., G., chest 74.85 Horne & Co., H. S., cabinets & file 79.95 Newton Shade & Screen Co., vene- tian blinds 71.00 Rose-Derry Co., mattresses 62.72 271 Watertown Upholstery Co., remake mattresses 60.00 Total Expenditures 348.52 Tranhferred to Revenue 1.48 3.50.00 Fire Department—Painting & Repairs Appropriation for 1955 500.00 Expenditures Derman Rug Co., rubber tile installa- tion and repairs 134.80 Equipment Rental Co., rental tank spray outfit 11.76 Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 73.24 Metcalfe & Co., supplies 21.01 Overhead Door Sales Co., Inc.. repair 18.38 Plywood Ranch, plywood 12.80 Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 210.41 Watertown Lumber Co., lumber & supplies 16.89 Total Expenditures 499.29 Transferred to Revenue .71 500.00 Fire Department—Chief's Car Appropriation for 1955 2,300.00 Expenditures Diener Motors, new car 2,300.00 Fire Department—New Hose Appropriation for 1955 2,000.00 Expenditures McCarthy Co., Justin A., new hose 1,988.90 Transferred to Revenue 11.10 2,000.00 Fire Department-Alternators Appropriation for 1955 375.00 Expenditures A. & J. Auto Ignition Co., repairs 48.02 Transferred to Revenue 326.98 375.00 Fire Department—Sliding Pole—Safety Guard Appropriation for 1955 205.00 Expenditures Lewis-Shepard Products Inc., hose loader 204.50 Transferred to Revenue .50 205.00 272 Fire Department--Hose Loaders Appropriation for 1955 350.00 Expenditures Horacek, Victor J., sliding pole, safety guard 167.00 Transferred to Revenue 183.00 350.00 Inspector of Buildings Department Salary of Inspector Appropriation for 1955 5,050.00 Expenditures White, Maurice F., salary 5,050.00 Inspector of Buildings Department—Salary of Principal Clerk Apprpriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Flaherty, Marie, salary 3,220.00 Inspector of Buildings Department--Contingent Appropriation for 1955 275.00 Expenditures Cappellucci, Dominic, inspections 35.00 Carnes, William W., pictures and enlarge- ments 16.00 Eaton Press Inc., printing 21.00 Evans Printing Service, printing 30.23 Flaherty, Marie, registered mail 4.44 Mass. Building Comm. & Inspectors AsFoc., Inc., dues 5.00 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., flash light 3.88 N. E. Building Officers' Conference, membership 2.00 Postmaster—Beston, envelopes 47.90 Purchasing, Town of Watertown, supplies 76.67 Quinlan, Eugene M., subscription 10.00 Standard Maintenance Co., maintenance of typewriter 9.60 White, Maurice F., meeting 12.25 Total Expenditures 273.97 Transferred to Revenue 1.03 275.00 Inspector of Buildings--Printing Building Codes Appropriation for 1955 180.00 Expenditures Evans Printing Service, printing 176.40 Transferred to Revenue 3.60 180.00 273 Inspector of Buildings Department—Transportation Appropriation for 1955 360.00 Expenditures White, Maurice F., transportation 360.00 Weights and Measures Department—Salary of Sealer Appropriation for 1955 3,940.00 Expenditures A'Hearn, J. Frank, salary 3,591.15 Williams, George, salary 258.72 Total Expenditures 3,849.87 Transferred to Revenue 90.13 3,940.00 Weights and Measures Department—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 550.00 Expenditures A'Hearn, J. Frank, insurance, stickers 18.60 Dimond-Union Stamp Works, hammer die, seals 54.88 Dohertv, Paul J., gas and oil 220.68 Eaton Press Inc.. printing 16.50 Hoobs & Warren Inc., test measure, forms 64.15 Kelley Shell Service, hand brake cable—repairs 21.50 Paolini, Dionisia, garage 88.00 Pleasant St. Garage, repair 26.36 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplie? 1.48 Scale Journal, subscription 3.00 Williams George H., rent garage 8.00 Total Expenditures 523.15 Transferred to Revenue 26.85 550.00 Tree Warden Department—Salary of Tree Warden Appropriation for 1955 3,500.00 Expenditures Morley, Thomas P., salary 3,500.00 Tree Warden Department—Salary of Principal Clerk Appropriation for 1955 1,610.00 Expenditures Madden, Grace Ford, salary 1,610.00 Tree Warden Department—Salary of Foreman Appropriation forr 1955 3,940.00 Expenditures O'Connor, John, salary 3,940.00 274 Tree Warden Department—Office Expense Appropriation for 1955 300.00 Expenditures Evans Printing Service, printing 62.72 Horne & Co., H. S., file 44.05 Middlesex Tree Warden & Moth Supt. Ass'n., dues 5.00 Morley, Thomas P., registration—meet- ings--postage—conventions 100.14 National Shade Tree Conference, dues 10.00 Postmaster—Boston, stamps 15.00 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 15.81 Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 9.00 Standard Maintenance Co., mainte- nance, typewriters 9.60 Watertown Herald, advertising 12.00 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., bids 10.50 Total Expenditures 293.82 Transferred to Revenue 6.18 300.00 Tree Warden Department—Transportation Appropriation for 1955 300.00 Expenditures Morley; Thomas P., transportation 300.00 Tree Warden Department—Labor Appropriation for 1955 24,473.60 Expenditures Weekly pay-rolls 23,444.37 Transferred to Revenue 1,029.23 24,473.60 Tree Warden Department—Overtime Labor Appropriation for 1955 500.00 Expenditures Weekly pay-rolls 500.00 Tree Warden Department—Materials & Expenses Appropriation for 1955 4,500.00 Expenditures Abbott Sprray & Farm Equipment Co., fittings, arsenate of lead 667.39 Atlantic Battery Co., batteries 27.38 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 139.89 Coombs Motor Co., repairs 184.22 Eggleston Supply Co., Inc., sharpen and repair chain, supplies 25.49 Fletcher Hardware Co., roof cement .62 275 Frost Insecticide Co., repairs 98.87 Hartney Spray Co., parts, oil, chemicals 2,114.25 Heil Equipment Co., repair 10.95 Homelite Corp., fittings 91.70 Johnson's Saw Service, saw service 24.20 Mead Bros. Tree Service, tree moving 20.00 Mearn Co., Inc., R. G., rope 145.73 Meister, O. J., welding 150.75 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 66.64 Purchasing, Town of Watertown, supplies 56.72 Quirk Co., Edward S., tire & tube service 18.59 Standard Auto Gear Co., supplies 7.63 Swift, George, truck hire 180.00 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 456.27 Titus, L. C., tool box 11.00 Total Expenditures 4,498.29 Transferred to Revenue 1.71 4,500.00 Tree Warden—New Trees Appropriation for 1955 2,000.00 Expenditures Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 24.99 Hartney Spray Corp., tree food 30.00 Lee, Thomas J., loam 49.00 Mahon's Flowers, trees 1,435.00 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 267.07 Winslow Nurseries Inc., trees 190.00 Total Expenditures 1,996.06 Transferrei to Revenue 3.94 2,000.00 Tree Warden—Repairs and Trees Appropriation for 1955 500.00 Expenditures Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Co., sprayers overhaul and repairs 132.21 Coombs Motor Co., repairs 179.14 Quirk Co., Edward S., vulcanize and maintenance 188.61 Total Expenditures 499.96 Transferred to Revenue .04 500.00 Tree Warden—Hydraulic Spray Appropriation for 1955 2,500.00 Expenditures Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Co., new hydraulic spray 2,500.00 276 Wire Department—Salary of Superintendent Appropriation for 1955 4,950.00 Expenditures Vahey, Ambrose P., salary 4,950.00 Wire Department—Principal Clerk—Salary Appropriation for 1955 1,610.00 Expenditures Madden, Grace Ford, salary 1,610.00 Wire Department—Extra Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 500.00 Expenditures Nickerson, Gertrude, salary 437.70 Transferred to Revenue 62.30 500.00 Wire Department—Labor Appropriation for 1955 15,426.00 Expenditures Weekly pay-rolls 15,426.00 Wire Department—Fire Alarm Signal operators Appropriation for 1955 14,640.00 Expenditures Weekly pay-rolls 14,640.00 Materials & Expenses Appropriation for 1955 6,500.00 Expenditures Atlantic Battery Co., battery 16.35 Bahn Co., L., white metal letters and figures 18.82 Berghtrom Auto Body, repair 10.00 Bert's Auto Radiator Service, remove and 52.00 replace radiator Bills, Louis W., repairing telephone bell ringer 5.50 Boston Edison Co., service 508.14 Boston Motor Parts Inc., repair window 3.42 Casey & Dupuis Equip Co., replacement 12.00 Clayton's Auto Glash Co., glass 29.98 Condon Corp., John P., concrete 10.78 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 3.60 Coombs Motor Co., repairs 2.25 Doherty, Paul J., gas 70.51 277 Electime Appliance Service, repairs 4.65 Electrical Const. & Maintenance, subscription 5.00 Evans Printing Service, supplies 36.99 Fletcher Hardware Co., hardware 63.28 Gamewell Co., locks & bushings, batteries 1,048.38 Graybar Electric Co., Inc., insulators 338.29 Horacek, Victor J., service and materials 5.25 International Assoc. of Electrical In- spectors, dues 6.00 Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 73.81 Kiley Co., James A., parts 37.74 Maas., Commonwealth of., State Exam- iners of Electricians-Renewal of Journeyman's License 2.00 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., light supplies 276.98 Maurer, Francis, reimbursement 1.50 McElroy, Robert, painting wire de- partment truck 50.00 Met. Transit Authority, pemission to erect traffic signal 1.00 Milmore, Frederick, lettering 8.00 Mobeco Inc., Flolite ferrule & lamp 3.27 Mohawk Pete, door handle .80 Mooney Card & Gift Shop., office supplies 1.09 Morse Body Mfg. Co., reel bracket 12.12 Municipal Electrictl. Insp. Ass'n, dues 3.00 Municipal Sig. & Supply Co., supplies 87.14 New Eng. Section I: M. S. A., dues 6.00 New Eng. Tel. cG Tel., service 107.65 Nonantvm Lumber Co., lumber 30.12 Postmaster-Boston, stamps 15.00 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 100.08 Registry of Motor Vehicle, registration 14.00 Simplex Wire & Cable Co., wire , cable 2,460.50 Standard Auto Gear Co., parts 7.55 Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 9.60 Stetson Co., M. D., paper supplies 43.49 Stone Inc., Edwin L., insurance .84.00 Summer St. Garage, repair 236.52 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 264.87 Vabey,Ambrose P., garage &onference 117.50 Victor Adding Machine Co., maintenance 22.50 Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 19.60 Watertown Herald, bids 2.50 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 18.50 White Rubber Co., gloves 16.11 Wing Publishing Co., index book 1.50 Total Expenditures 6,387.23 Transferred to Revenue 12.77 6,400.00 278 Wire Department—New Truck Appropriation for 1955 1,590.00 Expenditures Coombs Motor Co., truck 1,463.42 Fletcher Hardware Co., slide door hardware 10.08 Total Expenditures 1,473.50 Transferred to Revenue 116.50 1,590.00 Wire Department—New Construction Appropriation for 1955 1,500.00 Expenditures Boston Edison Co., installation of traf- fic signal 68.00 LeBaron Inc., R., light signal heads —supplies, pedestrian controller 998.21 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., work 167.66 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 31.67 Total Expenditures 1,265.54 Transferred to Revenue 234.46 1,500.00 Wire Department—Christmas Lighting Appropriation for 1955 475.00 Expenditures Boston Edison Co., service 387.69 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., light supplies 86.06 Total Expenditures 473.75 Transferred to Revenue 1.25 475.00 Dog Officer—Salary of Dog Officer Appropriation for 1955 600.00 Expenditures Conti, Anthony J., salary 600.00 Dog Officer—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 1,650.00 Expenditures Boston Edison Co., service 48.41 Conti, Anthony, disposing of dead animals 1,454.26 279 Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 93.64 Evans Printing Service, printing 32.34 Total Expenditures 1,628.65 Transferred to Revenue 21.35 1,650.00 HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department—Health Officer Salary Appropriation for 1955 5,500.00 Expenditures Maurer, Edward L., salary 5,385.60 Transferred to Revenue 114.40 5,500.00 Health Department—Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation Salary Appropriation for 1955 5,050.00 Expenditures Manolian Manuel, salary 4,062.70 Transferred to Revenue 987.30 5,050.00 Health Department—Salary of Health Inspector Appropriation for 1955 4,240.00 Expenditures Murray, Paul F., salary 4,240.00 Health Dept.—Health Physician and School Doctor Appropriation for 1955 1,500.00 Expenditures Kelley, Edward J., salary 1,333.28 Transferred to Revenue 166.72 1,500.00 Health Department--Principal Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Farnham, Alice H., salary 3,220.06 Health Department—Senior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,480.00 Expenditures Battista, Marie V., salary 1,603.42 Franchina, Cecilia M., salary 385.99 Total Expenditures 1,989.41 Transferred to Revenue 490.59 2,480.00 280 Health Department—Junior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 Expenditures Norbury, Ruth, salary 756.05 Transferred to Revenue 243.95 1,000.00 Health Department—Salaries of Nurses Colligan, Louise M., salary 3,043.44 Vahey, Rita L., salary 3,327.30 Total Expenditures 6,370.74 Transferred to Revenue 132.70 6,503.44 Health Department—Emergency Hire Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 Expenditures Franchina, Cecilia M., salary 3.80.00 Transferred to Revenue 620.00 1,000.00 Health Department—Dental Clinic Appropriation for 1955 9,926.36 Expenditures Bick, Louise E., salary 1,880.00 Crimmings Co., J. J., supplies 306.67 Fantasia, Philip D., D.M.D., services 1,350.00 Little, Janet D., salary 2,360.00 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 4.00 Zelermyer, Max, D.M.D, services 2,700.00 Z.olla, Henry F., D.M.D, services 1,350.00 Total Expenditures 9,950.67 Transferred to Revenue 11.69 9,962.36 Health Department—Dental Equipment Appropriation for 1955 400.00 Expenditures Crimmings Co., J. J., T. V. Lights 374.40 Transferred to Revenue 25.60 400.00 Health Department—Contagious Diseases Appropriation for 1955 17,000.00 Expenditures Cambridge, City of., care 670.00 Children's Hospital, care 52.25 281 Conference of State and Provincial Public Health Laboratory Direct- ors---membership 2.00 Costa Ambulance Coach Service, ambulance 10.00 Delaney Linen Service, linen service 7.30 Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 31.50 Eaton Press Inc., printing 42.75 Evans Printing Service, cards 4.48 Grant Co., W. T., utensils-towels 8.73 Haartz-Mason Inc., white sheeting 7.97 Jack, Robert, services 32.00 Kelley, Edward J., MD., services 166.64 MacGregor Instrument Co., instruments 239.14 Mahadv Co.. E. F., supplies 82.55 Malden Hospital, care 1,152.00 Mas-. Memorial Hospitals, care 806.61 Middlesex County. Sanatorium, care 6,765.00 Midldos,�x County Sanatorium Store, lenses 5.50 MiddlPGFx & Boston St. Railway, chart- ered buses 24.00 Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 264.00 Murphv. John J., services - rabies clinic 497.56 Pettingill & Pear, rental of tables 8.00 Piccolo's Pharmacy, supplies 60.50 Purcna-ing-Town of Watertown, supplies 25.5.9 St. Elizabeth's Hospital, care 630.00 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 25.00 Transferred to Revenue 5,358.97 17,000.00 Health Department-Contingent Appropriation for 1955 3,400.00 Expenditures American Public Health Assoc., subscription 17.52 American Society of Sanitary Engineer- ing, dues 15.00 Applied Research Institute, Phos-Phax tablets 7.29 Atlantic Battery Co., ha`tery 13.44 Belmont Springs Water Co,. water 5.40 Colligan, Louise M., car expense 148.50 Coolidge Sq. Service Station, service 23.90 Cousineau, Mrs. Margaret, garage 30.00 Dawson Co., Kenneth A., servicing B. & L. Microscope 7.50 Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 6.00 Eaton Press Inc., printing 44.75 Farnham Alice H., petty cash 83.15 Gorin's, pan .50 Heffernan, John E., insurance 280.50 282 Hobbs & Warren Inc., cash book, books 24.00 Horne & Co., H. S., desk-chair and supplies 408.24 Industrial & Scientific Instrument Co., instrument . . 82.27 Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 361.37 Mahady Co., E. F., supplies 8.76 Manolian, Manuel, garage and regis- tration fee 95.00 Mass. Agricultural Experiment Station, inspection 3.50 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 2.55 Massachusetts Public Health Assoc., dues 9.00 Maurer, Edward L., garage—registration fee, N. E. Plumbers Insp Assoc. 125.31 Mt. Auburn Motors, auto service 156.92 National Assoc., of Sanitorians, dues 7.50 Peakes Laboratory Supp. Co., labora- tory supplies 123.21 Pearle, Herman, rebuilt counter 75.00 Piccolo's Pharmacy, supplies 7.84 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 319.12 R & M Heating Co., exhaust fan and installation 78.50 Robbins & Co., Stanley R., plumbing 20.22 Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 28.20 Vahey, Delia M., garage rent 52.50 Watertown Herald, advertising-books 700.00 Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 19.70 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., renewal 1.75 Total Expenditures 2,394.51 Transferred to Revenue 5.49 3,400.00 Health Department—Mosquito Control Appropriation for 1955 2,000.00 Expenditures Mass., Commonwealth of., State Reclama- tion Board—Control 2,000.00 Health Department—Transportation (Inspector) Appropriation for 1955 480.00 Expenditures Murray, Paul F., transportation 480.00 Inspector of Animals Appropriation for 1955 700.00 Expenditures Murphy, John J., salary 700.00 Sewer Department—Construction Appropriation for 1955 4,300.00 283 Transferred Reserve Fund 6,000.00 10,300.00 Expenditures Casey & Dupuis Equip Co., supplies 52.25 Clematis Brook Sand & ,Gravel Co., rental of backhoe 1,000.00 Electro-Chemical Engr. & Mfg. Co., duratite 159.20 Green & Co., S. B., Inc., cement 457.15 Johns-Manville Sales Co., transite sewer pipe 172.72 Kennedy Bros., sand and pea stone 53.34 Kiewit Sons Co., Peter, rental Lorraine Truck crane 1,440.00 Meister, O. J., sharpening •fools 53.00 Moore Corp., Irving B., couplings 5.88 Municipal Services, compound furnace 264.94 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 303.03 Portland Stone Ware Co., pipe 2,078.36 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 421.13 Raymond, D. B., gravel 32.77 Robinson Clay Products Co., pipe 5.64 Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 301.84 Total Expenditures 6,801.25 Transferred to Revenue 3,498.75 10,300.00 Sewer Department-Maintenance Appropriation for 1955 3,500.00 Expenditures Capaldi Trust. Frank, refund on sewer construction 26.17 CaFev & Dupuis Equip Co., welding 6.50 Condon Corp., John P., concrete 97.02 'Coolidge Hardware Co., gloves 4?.77 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., suplies 42.77 rreaney Inc., James A., hire of digger 140.00 Green & Co., Inc., S. B., pipe 103.88 Linder & Co., Inc., supplies 49.50 Mass. Broken Stone Co., stone 4.33 McCarthy Co., Charles J.. jute packing 289.93 McCarthy Co., Justin A., ho-e 193.50 McDermott Co., J. F., sewer rods, lat- eral locator, couplings 3513.99 McNamara Inc.. J. H., concrete 23.00 Municipal Services, ropax 222.16 Nonantum uLmber Co., lumber 111.21 Pesco Equipment Corp., cross head 32.97 Portland Stone Ware Co., pipe 951.24 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 175.35 Raymond, D. B., gravel 331.44 Robinson Clay Products Co., tees 23.04 284 Stevens, Abel F., drilling and blasting 76.70 Waltham Lime & Cement Co., pipe 146.02 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 44.45 Total Expenditures 3,488.92 Transferred to Revenue 11.08 3,500.00 Drainage Appropriation for 1955 23,000.00 Expenditures Bleiler Equip. Co., E. J., repairs, eductor 80.28 Boston & Maine R. R. Co., drain pipe privilege 34.82 Electro Chemical Engr. Co., durotite 344.58 Garden City Gravel Corp., sand, gravel 311.85 Green & Co., S. B., cement 1,626.44 Kennedy Brow., sand 67.32 McCarthy Co., Justin A., hose 193.50 McNamara Inc., J. H., concrete 55.50 Meister, O. J., sharpening bull points 4.50 Mun?cipal Services, durotite & prestite 591.38 N. E. Petroleum Equip Co., discs for check valve 11.20 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 70.13 Portland Stone Ware Co., pipe 2,345.98 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 149.28 Raymond, D. B., gravel, cinders 220.75 Robinson Clay Products Co., fittings 7.41 Waltham Lime & Cement Co., supplies 464.76 White Iron Works; C. M., grates and frames 2,784.87 Total Expenditures 9,364.55 Transferred to Revenue 13,635.45 23,000.00 CARE AND LIGHTING OF HIGHWAYS Highway Department—Salary of Superintendent Appropriation for 1955 6,000.00 Expenditures Dwyer, Thomas V., salary 6,000.00 Highway Department—Asst. Superintendent Salary Appropriation for 1955 5,050.00 Expenditures Johnston, E. Harold, salary 5.050.00 285 Highway Department—Supervisor of Foreman Salary Appropriation for 1955 4,600.00 Expenditures Hopkins, John, salary 4,600.00 Highway Department—Working Foreman (Carpenter) Salary Appropriation for 1955 4,360.00 Expenditures Shutt, Charles, salary 4,360.00 Highway Department—Principal Clerk—Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Regan, Esther, salary 3,220.00 Highway Department—Senior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures Bianconi, Frances E., salary 2,720.00 Highway Department—Office Expense Appropriation for 1955 350.00 Expenditures American public Works Assoc., service fee 10.00 Eaton Press, printing 47.50 Engineering News Record, subcsription 12.00 Evans Printing Service, printing 42.31 Dwyer, Thomas V., incidentals 29.00 Hobbs & Warren Inc., time books 32.79 Murrav Co., John W., printing 37.50 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 96.86 Remington Rand Inc., ribbon 1.30 Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 19.20 Von Kamecke, Theodore, casters 3.96 Watertown Herald, bids 2,50 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advert- ising 15.00 Total Expenditures 349.82 Transferred to Revenue .08 350.00 Highway Department Transportation Supt. and Time-keeper Appropriation for 1955 200.00 Expenditures Hession, Philip, transportation 200.00 286 Highway Department—Labor Appropriation for 1955 385,112.00 Expenditures Weekly pay-roils 381,569.68 Transferred to Revenue 3,542.32 385,112.00 Expenditures Highway Department—Overtime Labor Appropriation for 1955 5,000.00 Expenditures Weekly pay-rolls 5,000.00 Highway Department—Vacations Appropriation for 1955 20,052.00 Expenditures Weekly pay-rolls 19,977.20 Transferred to Revenue 74.80 20,052.00 Highway Department—Construction Appropriation for 1955 11,555.00 Expenditures American Oil Products Co., black top 5,842.79 Americas Vault. Co., curbing 277.77 Boston & Maine R. R. Co., line changes on parking lot—Western Union 345.34 Mass. Broken Stone Co., stone 1,520.85 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 41.81 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 275.11 Raymond. D. B., gravel 1,325.20 Utility Oil Co., asphalt 1,257.31 Total Expenditures 10,886.18 Transferred to Revenue 668.82 11,555.00 Highway Department—Betterment Construction Appropriation for 1955 30,000.00 Expenditures Amerman Oil Products, black top 7,328.98 American Valut Corp., curbing 835.81 Casey & Dupuis Equip Corp., mover dozer 22.00 Condon Corp., John J., concrete. 1,094.16 Coolidge Paint & Supp. Co., supplies 4.45 McVey, T. H., granite curb 152.29 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 26.58 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 2,30.82 Raymond, P. B., gravel 6,403.65 287 State Prison Colony Industries, con- crete guard posts 45.00 Stuart & Son Co., T., rental of dozer 465.22 Triconi, S., rental of bull dozer 754.00 Utility Oil Co., asphalt 1,166.56 Total Expenditures 18,529.52 Transferred to Revenue 11,470.48 30,000.00 Highway Department—Chapter 90-1954 Balance brought forward 4,696.95 Received from state& county 9,031.32 13,728.27 Expenditures Capone Corp., Wm. P., road work 11,723.58 Balance carried forward 2,004.69 13,728.27 Highway Department—Chapter 90-1955 Appropriation for 1955 15,000.00 Received from State & County 9,981.62 24,981.62 Expenditures Capone Corp., Wm. P., road work 15,389.55 McVey, T. H., curbing 24.00 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 9.96 Total Expenditures 15,423.51 Balance carried forward 9,558.11 24,981.62 Highway Department—Maintenance Appropriation for 1955 20,000.00 Expenditures Alexander Co., Louis A., 373.85 Allied Equipment Sales Corp., sign blanks with hole 84.52 American Bitumuls & Asphalt Co., bitumuls 83.53 Atlantic Equipment Co., broom care re- filled 55.00 Bleiler Equip Co., E. J., broom refills 139.50 Boston & Maine R. R. Co., freight 11.81 Breslau Supply Co., enamel & supplies paint 123.73 Casey & Dupuis Equip Co., welding 5.00 Chase-Parker & Co., brackets 85.83 Columbian Steel Co., "dirt shoes" 205.77 Condon Corp., John P., concrete 1,382.51 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 107.40 Coombs Motor Co., repair 17.49 288 Fisk Products Inc., meter post straightener 75.00 Fitzpatrick, Master Howard, push brooms 192.00 Fletcher Hardware Co., hardware 41.31 Green & Co., S. B., brick & mortar 5.56 Grossman Sons Inc., L., paint thinner, supplies 65.55 Josnson Paint Co., paint 20.85 Kelley-Creswell Co., parts 50.47 Kennedy Bros., brick sand 18.25 Laffin's Express, express 3.22 Linder & Co., supplies 69.30 Mass. Broken Stone Co., cold patches 5,797.01 Mass. Steel & Tool Co., pipe 303.73 McCarty Co., Charles J., supplies 214.11 Meister, O. J., welding 14.00 Middlesex Countv House of Correction 84.00 Neff Laboratories. J. W., Nef slabs 40.90 New England Industrial Chemical Corp., stripper 53.21 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 474.50 Norris-Wiener Inc., parts 45.62 Oakite Products Inc., oakite stripper 31.15 Protective Coating Co., paint 1,473.53 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 474.50 Raymond, D. B., gravel 904.93 Snap-On-Tools Corp., extension set 9.75 Standard Auto Gear Co., auto parts 123.28 Stat(- Prison Colony Indusrties, guard posts 223.40 Utility Oil Co., asphalt 3fi,823.50 Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 41.16 Warren Bros. Road Co., concrete 297.38 Watertown. Town of., metered water 76.95 Waterproof. Paint & Varnish Co., paint 986.34 Webster's Boston & Waltham Express, express 2.91 Wheeling Corrugating Co., refuse con- tainers 156.00 Yeonman's-O'Connell Co., fence fitting, pipe 203.68 Total Expenditures 19,073.09 Transferred to Revenue 926.91 20,000.00 Highway Department-General Maintenance Appropriation for 1955 34,000.00 Expenditures A. & J. Auto Ignition Co., auto igni- tion repair 437.95 Alemite Co., of Boston, supplies 2.98 Alexander Co., Louis A., fire extinguishers 261.96 Allied Equip Sales Co., freight charge 5.88 Artcraft Mfg. Co., seat covers 17.95 289 Atkins Express, express 4.09 Atlantic Battery Co., batteries 139.67 Beacon Auto Radiator Co., radiator service 184.44 Bleiler Equip Co., E. J., nozzles, supplies 314.87 Boston Cons. Gas. Co., service 28.38 Boston Edison Co., service 1,515.96 Boston Janitors Supply Co., janitor supplies 294.76 Boston Pipe & Fittings Co., fittings 4.73 Borden Co., A. E., troth 13.00 Brockway Motor Co., Inc., supplies .91 Brookline Machine Co., supplies 40.00 Casey & Dupuis Equip. Co., welding 571.50 Csase-Parker & Co., Inc., parts 222.17 Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., repairs 6.40 Clapper Co., gasket and fuel bowl .80 Clayton's Auto Glass Service, glass 142.17 Clyde Everet tEquip. Co., new cutting edge on payloader, repairs 95.62 Connell Co., W. J., reconditioning 4.53 Cookson Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 57.16 Coolidge Paint & Supplies Co., supplies 88.59 Coolidge Sq. Service Station, gas 3.62 Coombs Motor Co., repair 350.73 Curry Oil CO., supplies 9.75 Davis 'factor Cn., H. F., tractor repair 2,666.44 Davis Inc.. H. G.. harts, compressor 151.58 Doud Co., H. J., wipers 8.97 Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 22.34 Dwver. Thomas V.. registrations 3.50 Eute(-.tic. Weldine Alloys Corp., eutectic rode-supplies 108.14 Everett EquiD. Co.. Clyde, valve-spring, gasket, supplies 28.17 Fire Fai)iDment Co., recharging 104.96 Fisk-Alden Co., lube. sickle bar, supplies 38.28 FletrhPr HarrliwarP Co., hardware 515.00 Gar Wond Tnrinstri-q Tnc.. Darts 165.R2 rTnraerP k. Antn Siitnnly Co., supplies 8.13 (Tihhs EXnress ro.. P,xnrP.sR 1.90 Gordon Linen Service, linen service 1191.R0 f=rant',- FXnresc Tnc.. express 10.59 TTarvev Sales Rr Service, Darts 1.20 Healer Motorq Tnl-., motor service 9Q.71i Heil ra»iDm-nt Co., repairs 442.89 Hidalgo Steel Co.. tools 274.20 Hodge Boiler Works, parts 16.60 Horacek, Victor J.. metal 4.75 Hunt-Marquardt Inc., supplies 11.12 Jenkins-Simmons Trans. Co., paint 12.51 Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 303.07 Johnson Co., Andrew T., tape & pemoter 69.24 Kelly's Shell Oil Co., gas 207.57 Kelsoe Bros., painting flag pole 20.00 290 LeFavor, George E., insurance 93.50 Linder & Co., oil absorbent 67.25 Mack Mote Truck Co., parts 175.44 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supply Co., supplies 21.29 Mass. Broken Stone Co., screenings 34.39 McCarty Co., Charles J., supplies 12.25 Meiter, O. J., sharpen tools, ztbel plate bottom, tamp iron 231.50 Menard's Express Co., Inc., express 4.31 Middlesex Fuel Co., oil 34.61 Mooney Card & Gift Shop., office supplies 3.44 Moore Corp., rubber goods 50.29 Morrisey Bros. Tractor Co., and bearing, supplies 56.67 Munhall Fuel Co., oil 2,539.69 Municipal Services Inc., roofing-cement 14.28 Murphy Ins. Agency, George T" insurance 60.78 Mt. Auburn Motors Inc., repair 61.76 N. E. Chemical Corp., chemicals 18.00 N. E. Engine & Parts Co., parts 72.05 New Eng. Gas Products Co., gas products 87.65 New Eng. Hydraulic Service Co., recon- ditioning 20.97 New Eng. Industrial Chemical Corp., chemicals 43.31 New Eng. Petroleum Equip Co., repair 12.20 New Eng. Saw Co., filing 29.07 New Eng. Spring & Brake Co., repairs 213.00 Newton Scientific Corp., welding 30.60 Nonatum Lumber Co., lumber 375.60 Northeast Oil Co., oil 1,698.90 Olmstead Flint Corp., repair to fan belt 1.60 Parker-Danner Co., steel bits 9.30 Perfection Spring & Equip Co., tees 1.17 Pesco Equipment Corp., filter assembly 17.70 Petroleum Equipment Co., springs 3.27 Pierce Co., Raymond H., springs 325.00 Powered Equipment Corp., parts 1,974.89 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 394.46 Quirk Co., Edw. S., tire and tube service 2,645.96 Railway ExpresF, express 3.42 Rand Co., Philip A., lug all handle 2.38 Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 165.00 Robinson Boiler Works, A. F., tank for roller 75.00 Ryerson, Joseph T., supplies 22.70 Sheel Oil Co., oil 65.93 Sherman Lock & Appliance Co., repair 5.75 Shutt Inc., George L., tire and tube service 2,750.39 Silver Welding & Supply Inc., supplies 70.45 Simplex Time Recorder Co., repairs to watch clock 20.55 Snap-On-Tools Corp., tools 2.50 291 Standard Auto Gear Co., auto part 1,565.80 Standard Chemical Co., Kil sludge control 106.92 Standard, Textile Co., cleaning cloths 397.27 Stearns-Perry & Smith Co., repair 75.25 Sullivan Oil Co., oil 212.67 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 6,403.37 Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 63.70 Watertown, Town of.,- metered water 25.50 Watertown Auto Parts Co., auto parts 22.85 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 2.75 Watertown Upholstering Co., recover seats 90.00 Wayside Transportation Co., express 1.53 White Motor Co., mctor service 123.18 Total Expenditures 33,999.91 Transferred to Revenue .09 34.000.00 Highway Department—New Equipment Appropriation for 1955 21,300.00 Expenditures Alexander, Louis A., load packer refuse body 4,138.64 BlPi1Qr Equin. ro., F. J.. eductor Dump 1,243.96 Davis 'Tractor Co., H. F., three side- walk tractors 14.970.00 White Motor Co., repairs 697.98 Total Expenditures 21,230.58 Transferred to Revenue 69.42 21,300.00 Highway Department—Snow and Iee Materials Appropriation for 1955 10,000.00 Expenditures A. & J. Aiito Ignition Co., parts 18.82 Atlantic Battery Co., batteries 82.82 Bleiler Ealft. Co.. E. J., lights 16.12 Casey & Dupuis Equip Co., repairs to snow fighter 57.60 Chase-Parker & Co., chain boos, chains 148.31 Clayton Auto Glass Service, glass 11.66 Columbian Steel Co., blades for grader supplies 366.11 Coolidge Paint & Supply Cc., supplies 1.50 Davis Tractor Co., H. F., parts 27.00 Davis Inc., H. C., cyclinder 7.69 Eastern Minerals Inc., salt 830.14 Fisk-Alden Co., seat cushions 12.45 Garden City Gravel Corp., sand 1,102.99 292 International Salt Co., salt 2,816.31 Kennedy Bros., sand 8.74.05 Linder & Co., calcium chloride 153.00 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supply Co., trouble lights 7.00 Meister, .O J., labor 62.00 Metr6politan Transit Authority—lease of snow fighter 1.00 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 58.84 Northeast Weather Service, weather service 225.00 Protective Coating Co., paint 28.22 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, shovel 321.75 Rand Co., Philip A., parts, fittings 94.10 Standard Auto Gear Co., auto supplies 21.47 Systrom Co., E. W., push frames 494.45 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 95.45 Tricond, S., snow removal 1,060.00 Waterproof Paint & Supply Co., paint 17.46 Wood Co., Charles N., mufflers, parts 497.65 Vacca Trucking Co., sand, rental trucks 484.16 Total Expenditures 9,995.18 Transferred to Revenue 4.82. 10,000.00 Highway Department—Snow and Ice Overtime and Trucking Appropriation for 1955 10,000.00 Expenditures Cavalen & Son, L., plowing 49.00 Weekly pay-rolls 1,984.35 Ravanis Trucking Co., T., plowing 56.00 Sliney Co., Inc., John J., plowing 245.00 Theurer, Harry A., plowing 56.00 Total Expenditures 2,390.35 Transferred to Revenue 7,609.65 10,000.00 Highway Department—Garbage Disposal Appropriation for 1955 2,500.00 Expenditures State Prison Colony Industries, garb- age pails 765.00 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 1,731.89 Watertown, Town of, water 1.05 Total Expenditures 2,497.94 Transferred to Revenue 2.06 2,500.00 293 Highway Department—Ashes and Papers Appropriation for 1955 3,000.00 Expenditures Alexander Co., Louis A., canvasses with grommets 167.50 Fletcher Hardware Co., ash barrels 18.90 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 2,793.11 Watertown, Town of, metered water 16.00 Total Expenditures 2,995.51 Transferred to Revenue 4.49 3,000.00 Street Lights Appropriation for 1955 $67,500.00 Expenditures Boston Edison Co., service 67,438.60 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supply Co., supplies 7.47 Municipal Signal & Supply Co., supplies 53.70 Total Expenditures 67,499.77 Transferred to Revenue .23 67,500.00 Sidewalk Department—Contraction Appropriation for 1955 8,000.00 Expenditures Alexander Co., Louis A., canvasses, ropes and grommets 46.50 American Vault Co., curbing 56.06 Condon Corp., John P., concrete 525.52 Fletcher Hardware Co., hose, supplies 224.82 McNamara Inc., J. H., concrete 4,236.02 McVey, Z'. H., curbing 488.17 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 161.51 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 69.00 Raymond, D. B., gravel 1,253.52 Total Expenditures 7,061.12 Transferred to Revenue 938.88 8,000.00 Sidewalk Maintenance Appropriation for 1955 4,500.00 Expenditures American Vault Corp., curb 70.94 Clapper Co., parts 2.25 Condon Corp., John P., concrete 1,387.92 Con-Treat Products Co., supplies 621.59 Fletcher Hardware Co., lawnseed 81.00 294 Green & Co., S. B., cement 33.22 McNamara Inc., J. H., concrete 879.59 McVey, T. H., curbing 60.25 Mass. Broken Stone Co., C1assI Top 562.08 Meister, O. J., metal strips 6.50 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 14.19 Raymond, D. B., gravel 245.46 Vulcan Construction Co., sidewalk repairs 529.27 Total Expenditures 4,494.26 Transferred to Revenue 5.74 4,500.00 CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Public Welfare—New Office Equipment Appropriation for 1955 410.00 Expenditures Horne & Co., H. S., chairs 105.81 Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter 197.50 Total Expenditures 292.31 Transferred to Revenue 117.69 410.00 Public Welfare Department—Auto Travel Appropriation for 1955 2,060.00 Expenditures Bixby, Edith F., /.uto expense 345.00 Blackman, Rita M., auto expense 360.00 Forbush, Elsie A., auto expense 360.00 Hoyt, Creighton, auto expense 360.00 Hyde, Joseph E., auto expense 238.34 Murray, Joseph F., auto expense 260.00 Total Expenditures 1,923.34 Trasnferred to Revenue 136.66 2,060.00 Public Welfare Department—General Relief Appropriation for 1955 65,000.00 Refunds 2,214.19 67,214.19 Expenditures Aggies Cab Co., cabs 18.35 Apelian, Albert S., MD., services 76.00 Appel. Charles F., MD., services 33.00 Arlington, Town of, aid 442.90 Barron, Albert L., MD., services 16.00 Belmont, Town of, aid 1,748.00 Black, Tseresa E., MD., services 20.00 295 Bloomenthal, A. P., MD., services 10.00 Boston, City of, aid 9,042.14 Branch, Byron R., DMD., services 16.00 Bryan, Matthew A., prescriptions 9.75 Burger, Francis J.. MD., services 3.00 Butler Pharmacy, prescriptions 180.52 Can,anelli, Pericles, MD., services 54.00 Cambridge. City of, aid 2,882.10 Cage Shoe Mfg. Co.. Edwin, shoes 30.90 Weekly cash disbursements 27,105.55 Chepoiirian. H. M.. DMD. services 3.00 Connoly, John D.. MD., services 28.00 Cianin. Manfred. DMD.. services 123.00 Costa Ambulance Service, ambulance 8.00 Costa, George W., supplies 10.00 Dale Drng Co., prescription 4.00 Dracut, Town of, aid 22.00 Thinn's Drury Store. prescrvitions 35.55 Elliott. Dr. Harold E., eye glass frame, eveglasses 73.00 Fnos Amh11lan,-P Servirre. ambulance 213.nn Vd-Veon Pharmn,- nrescri_ptions 1n.17R Psnn�-ito. Jncn. hurial 1F0.n0 Fantasia. Phillins D.. DMD., services 1Q4.00 Fox Driia. Store. T)rescrintions 244.30 Fulton Moving Co.. moving 67.98 Gettes. Charles N.. services 20.00 Gorman. Eugenr, F., MD., services 137.00 f:reen. May- A13 T'.. Services 30.00 Harri-. Charles A.. shoes I1.Q5 Hi¢uinbotham. Fred A., MD., services 30.00 Kelley. J. M.. moving_ RQ.5R Lexington, Town of.. aid 400.18 Lexington St. Tnr„g Co.. prescriptions 45.37 LPRov. R. V.. MD.. Services 7.00 Lloyd hParmacv, prescriptions 57.00 Lombardi's Pharmacy, prescriptioss 4.05 Lvnn, City of.. aid 140.40 MacIntnsh Coal Co.. John, coal 28.95 .Mass. Eve & Ear Tn6rmary. Pare 92.15 Mass.. Commonwealth of., Mass. Hos- pital School. rare 545.00 Mass.. Commonwealth of., Division Child G»ardianghin 1.17R•�d Mass. General TTn"ital Soy. Service. taxi 11.75, V-4sc. Gs-neral Nosnital. carp 2,214.19 Mass. General Hnsnital, OPD., care 459.15 " Mastrangelo, L., MD., services 18.00 Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 5,311.33 Nelson Drug Co., prescriptions 10.75 Newton, City of., aid 690.89 Nonantum Coal Co., coal 13.25 O'Brien, H. J., moving 15.45 Olive, George M., Jr., MD., services 4.00 296 Otis Bros., Co., shoes 11.95 Palmer, John, mover 28.00 Parker Drug Store, prescriptions 75.20 Peace, Guy C., MD., services 70.00 Piccolo's Pharmacy, prescriptions 10.20 Rand's Pharmacy, prescriptions 253.74 Ransom's Watertown Taxi, taxi 6.45 Rosen, William M., prescriptions 6.35 Salusti, Joseph J., DMD., services 74.00 Sasdi, Paul L., MD., services 41.00 Secord, Walter N., MD., services 74.00 Semenza, Nicholas J., MD., services 19.00 Slattery, John J., MD., services 55.00 Shatuck, Lemuel-Hospital (Comm. of Mass.), care 1,777.50 Somerville, City of, aid 2,591.02 St. Elizabeth's Hospital, care 4.90 Stop & Shop, groceries 54.00 Streim, Benjamin, MD., services 140.00 Tewksbury State Hospital, care 188.36 Toppan, Albert B., MD., service 45.00 Touziian, Y. T., MD., services 85.00 Town Taxi Co., taxi 6.30 Waltham, City of., aid 2,940.34 Waltham Hospital, care 867.97 Waring, Joseph J.. prescriptions 16.00 Watertown District Nursing Assoc., visits 6.66 Watertown Housing Authority, rent 183.00 Weisman, Theodore, Dr., services 67.00 Winthrop, Town of.. aid 538.637 Wood, Frank, Rest Home, care 10.50 York, Robert S.. MD., service '14 00 Zolla, A. R., services 64.00 Total Expenditures 46,585.30 Transferred to Revenue 2.628.89 67,214.19 Public Welfare Department-Contingent Appropriation for 1955 3,000.00 Expenditures American Public Welfare, membership 33.31 Atwell Service Co., maintenance on audographs 100.00 Atwell Co., envelopes 3Q.11 Barker Press. supplies 20.00 Bixby, Edith F., relief officers' meetings 19.19 Blackman, Rita M., relief officers' meetings 13.15 Brogle, Dorothy T., relief officers' meetings 11.15 Currier Co., F. W., ozium 12.50 Eaton Press Inc., printing 72.00 Elliott Addressing Machise, stencils 18.32 Evans Printing Service, envelopes 49.00 Family Service Assoc., books 1.87 297 Forbush, Elsie A., relief officers' meetings 14.25 Gass, Elizabeth A., expenses, phones, car- fares, relief officers' meetings 108.35 Hobbs & Warren Inc., forms 9.62 Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 324.12 Hoyt, Creighton B., relief officers' meetings 6.30 Mass., Comm. Organiz. Service, subscription 33.70 Mor-Rays Co., folders 200.00 Murray, Joseph F., meetings 31.00 Postindex Co., forms 96.60 Postmaster-Boston, postage 1,068.58 Prospect Union Educational Exchange, catalog 2.00 Publir Assis. Admin. Assoc., dues 3.00 Puchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 450.05 Remington-Rand Inc., maintenance and supplies 33.55 Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter repair 7.75 Soc. Legis Inform. Service, subscription 18.00 Standard Maintenance Co., repairs to Royal typewriter 84.60 United Community Services—index service 113.50 Total Expenditures 2,998.03 Transferred to Revenue 1.97 3.000.00 Public Welfare Department—Principal Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,220.00 Expenditures Mc,Cree, Rosamond, salary 3,220.00 Public Welfare Department.—Senior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures Kelley, Edith L., salary 2,720.00 Public Welfare Department—Junior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,360.00 Expenditures McCarthy, Catherine F., salary 2,360.00 Public Welfare Department—Junior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,180.00 Expenditures Emery, Hannah, salary 2,180.00 Public Welfare Department—Junior Clerk Salary Appropriaiton for 1955 2,145.00 Expenditures Berg, Helen, salary 2,145.00 298 Public Welfare Department—Junior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 640.00 Expenditures Carey, Louise, M., salary 351.70 Transferred to Revenue 288.30 640.00 Public Welfare—Transcribing Machine Operator Appropriation for 1955 1,470.00 Expenditures Helmer, Barbara, salary 1,470.00 Public Welfare--Disability Assistance—Town Appropriation for 1955 23,000.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 2,000.00 Refunds 1,209.19 26,209.19 Expenditures Cash Disbursements 42,282.37 Deficit authorized by Chapter 44— Sec. 31, G. L. 16,073.18 26,209.19 Public Welfare Disability Assistance—Federal Administration Balance brought forward 8,943.20 Federal Aid 3,425.04 12,368.06 Expenditures Bixby, Edith F., salary 845.92 Blackman, Rita M., salary 901.12 Brogle, Dorothy T., salary 1,011.36 Forbush, Elise A., salary 1,003.20 Gass, Elizabeth A., salary 1,003.20 Hoyt, Creighton B., salary 1,137.78 Hyde, Joseph E., salary 1,409.92 Murray, Joseph F., salary 1,685.76 Murray, Joseph F., conference at Lenox 70.00 Total Expenditures 9,068.26 Balance carried forward 3,299.80 12,368.06 Public Welfare—Disability Assistance—Federal Aid Balance brought forward 22,239.34 Federal Aid 23,994.76 Recoveries 160.19 46,394.29 Expenditures Cash Disbursements 45,262.62 Balance carried forward 1,131.67 46,394.29 299 Public Welfare—Aid Dependent Children—Town Appropriation for 1955 36,000.00 Refunds 2,013.56 38,013.56 Expenditures Cash Disbursements 44,217.38 Deficit authorized by Chapter 44— Sec. 31 G. I. 6,203.82 _ 38,013.56 Public Welfare—Aid Dependent Children—Federal Administration Balance brought forward 6,333.46 Federal Aid 5,154.42 11,487.88 Expenditures Bixby, Edith F., salary 840.22 Blackman, Rita M., salary 1,065.12 Brogle, Dorothy T., salary 1.036.03 Forbush, Elsie A., salary 1,036.48 Gass, Elizabeth A., salary 1,038.94 Hoyt, Creighton B., salary 909.61 Hyde, Joseph E., salary 1,145.56 Murray, Joseph F., salary 1,369.68 Total Expenditures 8,441.64 Balance carried forward 3,046.24 11,487.88 Aid Dependent Children—Federal Balance brought forward 7,556.90 Federal Aid 35,478.34 43,035.24 Expenditures Cash DiFbursLmests 40,351.66 Balance carried forward 2,683.58 43,035.24 Public Welfare—Old Age Assistance—Town Appropriation for 1955 302,000.00 Refunds 6,678.15 308,678.15 Expenditures Cash Disbursements 307,671.97 Transferred to Revenue 1,006.18 308,678.15 Public Welfare—Old Age Assistance—Federal Administration Balance brought forward 4,153.66 Federal Aid 16,890.08 21,043.74 Expenditures Bixby, Edith F., salary 1,350.95 Blackman, Rita M., salary 1,453.76 300 Brogle, Dorothy T., salary 1,552.61 Forbush, Elsie A., salary 1,560.32 Gass, Elizabeth A., salary 1,557.86 Helmer, Barbara, salary 35.88 Hoyt, Creighton B., salary 1,552.61 Hyde, Joseph E., salary 2,044.52 Menton, James C., appraisal 40.00 Murray, Joseph F. salary 2,444.56 Total Expenditures 13,593.07 Balance carried forward 7,450.67 21,043.74 Public Welfare-Old Age Assistance—Federal Aid Balance brought forward 12,440.43 Federal Aid 185,918.52 Recoveries 270.89 198,629.84 Expenditures Arlington, Town of, aid 1,254.17 Avon, Town of, aid 7.16 Belmont, Town of, aid 737.28 Boston, City of, aid 3,763.94 Brockton, City of, aid 20.60 Cambridge, City of, aid 699.97 Canton, Town of, aid 123.60 Cash disbursements 170,530.98 Cohasset, Town of, aid 218.12 Concord, Town of, aid 38.84 Dedham, Town of, aid 52.86 Fall River, City of, aid 6.86 Harvard, Town of, aid 85.14 Lexington, Town of, aid 394.09 Lincoln, Town of, aid 17.93 Lynn, City of, aid 131.77 Malden, City of, aid 1,035.16 Natick, Town of, aid 623.58 Needham, Town of, aid 161.73 Newton, City of, aid 1,389.96 Norton, Town of, aid 124.42 Peabody, City of, aid 125.47 Quincy, City of, aid 24.03 Somerville, City of, aid 65.37 Springfield, City of, aid 533.32 Waltham, City of, aid 853.32 Wareham, Town of, aid 299.41 Wayland, Town of, aid 50.72 Weymouth, Town of, aid 376.56 Total Expenditures 183,746.35 Balance carried forward 14,883.49 198,629.84 301 Infirmary Department—Salary of Keeper Appropriation for 1955 2,260.00 Expenditures DeMarais, Charles J., salary 1,287.96 Transferred to Revenue 972.04 2,260.00 Infirmary Department—Salary of Housekeeper Appropriation for 1955 2,100.00 Expenditures DeMarais, Mary E., salary 1,196.54 Transferred to Revenue 903.46 2,100.00 Infirmary Department—Salary of Part Time Help Appropriation for 1955 520.00 Expenditures LeRoy, Mrs. Veronica, salary 236.00 Transferred to Revenue 284.00 520.00 Infirmary Department—General Expense Appropriation for 1955 6,000.00 Expenditures American Laundry, laundry 168.46 Boston Cons. Gas Co., service 187.12 Boston Edison Co., service 84.59 Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., shoes 8.95 Connolly, John, MD., services 15.00 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 23.72 DeMarais, Charles J., incidentals 62.28 Downer, S. B., provisions 870.75 Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 11.53 Electron Television Service Corp., television service 6.55 Elliott, Dr. Harold, eyeglasses 40.00 Ferguson Inc., Stanley W., coffee and tea 40.64 Harris, Charles, clothes 7.00 Lex Wood Inc., eggs 92.00 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 3.19 Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 493.46 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 111.78 Papazian, James, bakery supplies 343.66 Parisian Dye House Inc., cleansing 15.00 Piccolo's Pharmacy, tobacco 9.20 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, supplies 34.45 Ross Plumbing & Heatir!g Co., plumbing 9.85 Sam's Market, provisions 349.01 Standard Window Cleansing Co., win- dow cleaning 30.00 302 Swaney, Co., C. R., service call on heat- ing pump 30.50 Titus, L. C., carpenter 8.00 Watertown Herald, advertising 2.50 White, Peter J., carpentering 441.25 Woodland aDiry Inc., milk and cream 164.10 Zastrea, Harry, cleaning chimney 55.00 Total Expenditures 3,719.54 Transferred to Revenue 2,280.46 6,000.00 Physicians Appropriation for 1955 1,700.00 Expenditures Canzanelli, Pericles MD., services 372.00 Kelley, Edward J., MD., services 372.00 Picceri, Saverio, MD., services 354.15 Secord, Walter N., MD., services 354.15 Total Expenditures 1,452.30 Transferred to Revenue 247.70 1,700.00 Veterans Services—Salary of Agent Appropriation for 1955 5,050.00 Expenditures Corbett, John F., salary 5,050.00 Veterans Services—Salary of Investigator Appropriation for 1955 3,600.00 Expenditures Najarian, Dorothy R., salary 3,600.00 Veterans Services—Investigator—Part Time Salary Appropriation for 1955 1,472.00 Expenditures Madden, Arthur A., salary 1,472.00 Principal Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,060.00 Expenditures Brogie, Katherine A., salary 3,043.02 Transferred to Revenue 16.98 3,060.00 Veterans Service"unior Clerk Salary—Part Time Appropriation for 1955 1,450.00 Expenditures Watson, Alice S., salary 1,374.84 Transferred to Revenue 75.16 1,450.00 303 Veterans' Services-Office Expense Appropriation for 1955 900.00 Refunds 15.00 915.00 Expenditures Army Times, subscription 15.00 Civil Service Reporter, subscription 2.00 Corbett, John F., annual meeting 72.00 Graphic Reproductions Inc., developer 28.95 Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 111.89 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 17.33 Mass. Vets' Agents Assoc., dues 15.00 Murray Co., John W., supplies 257.54 Postmaster-Boston, stamps 45.00 Prospect Union Educational Exchange, catalog 9.00 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 251.44 Royal Tvaewriter Co., dust cover 1.15 Standard Maintenance Co., ribbons, and maintenance 40.80 Supt. of Documents-Government Print- ing Office. pamphlets .59 United Community Services, directory 9.50 Watson, Alice S., graves registration 50.00 Total Expenditures 913.15 Transferred to Revenue 1.85 915.00 Veterans' Services-Photostat Machine Appropriation for 1955 1100.01) Expenditures Murray Co., Inr., John W., machine 399.05 Transferred to Revenue 1.95 400.00, Veterans' Services-Car Expense ,Appropriation for 1955 825.00 Expenditures Corbett, John F., car expense 330.00 Madden, Arthur A., car expense 165.00 Najarian, Dorothy R., car expense 330.00 825.00 Veterans' Services-Veterans Rencrits Appropriation for 1955 55,000.00 Refunds 705.90 55,705.90 Expenditures Allers, Olga E., MD., services 10.00 Alperin, Philip T., MD., services 9.00 304 Apelian, Albert MD., servies 28.00 Appel, Charles MD., services 28.00 Audubon Hospital, care 24.00 Bailey, C. Cabell MD., services 33.00 Baisley, C. R., MD., services 24.00 Baker Inc., Chester A., prescriptions 19.11 Beacon Hall, care 1,114.31 Beauty Brothers, prescriptions 110.15 BernFtein, Harry B., MD., services 13.00 Blacklow, Leo A., MD., services 28.00 Blanchard, Walter O., MD., services 14.00 Burger, Francis J., MD., services 19.00 Butler's Pharmacy, prescriptions 85.95 Cambridge Visiting Nursing Ass'n visits 96.00 Canzanelli, Pericles, MD., services 3.00 Carney Hospital, care-clinic 19.30 Cash Disbursements 48,743.30 Cohs, Samuel A., MD., services 4.00 Cole Drug Co., Inc., prescriptions 6.75 Conroy, John A., MD., services 48.00 Corbett, Alexander E., prescriptions 199.08 Corbett, John F., burial fees 6.00 Croissant, Edward D., MD., services 3.00 Dee Pharmacy, prescriptions 1.60 Dell Pharmacy, prescriptions 6.85 Donovan, William F., MD., services 18.00 Dunn's Drug Store, prescriptions 113.75 Enos Ambulance Service, ambulances 81.00 Forziati, A. L., MD., services 32.00 Fox Drug Store, prescriptions 302.73 Frascotore, Vincent J., MD., services 8.00 Free Hospital for Women, care 1,069.38 Friedman, Reuben, DMD., services 85.00 Fulton Moving Co., moving 36.00 Gallagher, James H., burial 115.50 Gorman, Eugene F., MD., services 24.00 Graham Funeral Service, burial 148.00 Helms & McGregor, Drs., services 10.00 Holy Ghost Hospital, care 699.98 Hudson Drug Store, prescriptions 6.425 Jeannette's Convalescent Home, care 693.60 Kaknes, George B., MD., services 3.00 Kedian, Harold F., DMD., services 54.00 Kevorkian, J. J., services 91.00 Knight Drug Co., prescriptions 38.60 Koretsky Sidney, MD., services 8.00 Kraus Co., William H., collar 10.00 Lahey Clinic, services 22.00 Lexington St. Drug'Co., prescriptions 265.65 Lombardi's Pharmacy, prescriptions 69.60 Mahlowitz, Alexander, M. D., services 3.00 Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary, care 129.80 Mass. General Hospital, services 2,025.89 Mastrangelo, Louis, MD., services 18.00 McGillicuddy's Pharmacy, prescription 1.95 305 McGeary's Cantilever Shoe Shop 17.95 McGovern, Joseph MD., services 4.00 Miller & Co., spring and mattress 35.00 Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 160.25 Mt. Auburn Medical Laboratory, tests 12.00 Mt. Ida Nursing Home, care 1,645.00 Nelson Drug Co., prescription 7:30 New Eng. Deaconess Hospital, tests 20.00 Newton Wellesley Hospital, care 40.00 Noon, Richard E., MD., services 5.00 Noonan Co., T. J., stockings 11.70 O'Brien, H. J., moving 37.50 Overhalt Thoracic Clinic, services 15.00 Parker Drug Store, prescriptions 25.75 Paster, Dr. Raymond, glasses 13.50 Pesce, Guy C., MD.', services 54.00 Picceri, Serverio, MD., services 16.00 Piccolo's Pharmacy, prescriptions 51.24 Pomerov Co., back support 10.80 Pratt. Theodore C.. MD.. services 18.00 Rand's Pharmacy Inc., prescriptions 195.50 Roche, Richard J.. MD., services 5.00 Rogers, Fred H., DDS., services 9.00 Rohan, Franei, D.. MD., services 6.00 Roslindale General Hospital, care 600.00 Round, DMD.. Charles E., services 10.00 Rumerman, Herbert, MD., services 26.00 Ryan, John J., MD., services 8.00 Salusti, Joseph J., DMD.. services 17.00 Schlosberg. Samuel W., MD., .Fervices 15.00 Sears, Mrs. Edith H.. support 30.00 Secord. Walter N., MD., services 293.35 Singer, P., MD., services 5.00 St. Elizabeth's Hospital, care 671.35 ^`�-"+nn. John J., burial 89.60 Star Pharmacy, supplies 83.90 Streim, Benjamin. MD., services 204.00 'T'ouziian. Y. T., MD., services 29.40 Tuttle, Walter E.. D. D. S., services 120.00 Waltham Hospital. care 419.14 Waring's Pharmacv, prescriptions 48.50 Watertown T)istrict Nursing Ass'n. visits 74.00 Weisman, Theodore Dr., eyeglasses 36.00 West Roxbury Pharmacv, prescriptions 7.75 White Star Pharmacv. prescriptions 120.?.Q Wood, Calvin A.. eveglasses 22,0n York, Robert S., MD.. services 98.00 Zelermyer, Max., DMD., services 58.00 Total Expenditures 62 368.34 Deficit authorized by Chapter 44- Sec. 31. G. L. 6,662.44 55,705.99 306 War—Allowance Appropriation for 1955 750.00 Expenditures Cash Disbursements 630.00 Transferred to Revenue 120.00 750.00 SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES School Department—General Control Superintendent's Salary Appropriation for 1955 8,700.00 Expenditures Kelly, Francis A., salary 8,700.00 School Department—General Control Assistant Superintendent's Salary Appropriation for 1955 7,600.00 Expenditures O'Brien, Thomas F., salary 7,600.00 School Department—General Control Clerk's Salaries Appropriation for 1955 8,360.00 Expenditures Guidrey, Gertrude M.. salary 2,740.00 O'Toole, Anna B., salary 3,320.00 Pettingill, Shirley A., salary 2,300.00 8,360.00 School Department—General Control Attendance Officers' Salaries Appropriation for 1955 6,800.00 Expenditures Carroll, Josepph L., salary 3,400.00 Caverly, Francis, salary 3,400.00 6,800.00 School Department—General Control Secretary to School Committee—Salary Appropriation for 1955 300.00 Expenditures O'Toole, Anna B., salary 300.00 Attendance Officers' Expenses Appropraition for 1955 600.00 307 Expenditures Carroll, Joseph L., car expense 300.00 Caverly, Francis M., car expense 300.00 600.00 School Department—General Control Auto Expense Appropriation for 1955 600.00 Expenditures Kelly, Francis A., auto expense 300.00 O'Brien, Thomas F., auto expense 300.00 600.00 School Department—General Control Office Expense Appropriation for 1955 300.00 Expenditures American Assoc. of School Administra- tors, membership 20.00 American School Board Journal, renewal 3.50 Cappy's Dairy Bar, lunches 8.30 Carroll, Joseph L., conference 5.00 Caverly, Francis M., Ramps B4O0 Hammett Co., T. I,_ supplies 21.64 Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 56.58 Kellv. Francis A., postage 81.75 McFarland, Alice, assoc. meeting ex- Densos 7.50 McGowan. FvPlvn M.. meeting expense 2.25 Moonev Card & Gift Shop, bill heads 4.80 ()'Brien. Thomas F., convention expenses 35.40 Postmaster—Boston, postage 46.86 Total Expenditures 299.58 Transferred to Revenue .42 300.00 School Department—General Control Telephone Appropriation for 1955 4,200.00 Expenditures New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 3,985.76 Transferred to Revenue 214.24 4,200.00 School Department--General Control Mass. Assoc, of School Committees Appropriation for 1955 100.00 Expenditures Mass Assoc. of School Committees, due 100.00 308 Out-of-State-Travel Appropriation for 1955 400.00 Expenditures Blake, Thomas A., expenses 161.69 Kelly, Francis A., expenses 223.00 Total Expenditures 343.69 Transferred to Revenue 15.31 400.00 School Department—Instruction Teachers' Salaries Appropriation for 1955 1,056,200.00 Refunds 125.00 1,056,325.00 Expenditures Abbott, Sara, salary 5,000.00 Adams, Alfred, salary 4,333.28 Adams, Bernica, salary 4,566.64 Aherne, Mary, salary 2,839.96 Al-nee, Alfred F., salary 3,866.64 Andrews, Joseph W., salary 5,539.22 Appel, Ruth, salary 4,966.72 Aronian, Louise, salary 2,766.64 Bainbridge, Margaret, salary 84.00 Baker, Marjorie, salary 3,766.72 Bannon, Joseph, ealary 3,366.64 Bassett, Charlotte E., salary 4,833.28 Bassett, Jennie M., salary 4,900.00 Beetem Claire E., salary 4,566.64 Birmingham, Kathleen M., salary 1,033.28 Blake, Thomas A., salary 6,866.64 Bond, Edmund H., salary 5,366.64 Boy, John, salary 4,366.72 Boy, Stella Malkasian, salary 4,766.64 Boyle, Mary, Salary 4,566.64 Brooks, Pauline, salary 4.566.64 Brown, Eileen, salary 4,966.72 Burge, Alice, salary 3,400.00 Burke, Peter, salary 4.200.00 Callahan, Mary, salary 3,166.72 Carey, Ann L., salary 3,366.64 Carey, Mary, salary 4,466.64 Cameron, Anne, salary 3,466.64 Caram, Mildred, salary 4,626.64 Carney, Helena C., salary 3,166.72 Carver, Alice, salary 3,400.00 Carpenter, Annette, salary 1,375.00 Ceglio, Uasquale J., salary 3,066.64 Chace, Marilyn, salary 2,333.36 Chaffey, Marion I., salary 4,245:64 Chase, George S., salary 5,166.64 Chinian, Jack, salary 3,266.64 309 Chrakian, Elisha, salary 5,066.64 Clifford, Anne, salary 2,966.64 Clifford, Jeanne M., salary 2,966.64 Cochrane, Agnes D., salary 3,630.14 Colbert, Edward B., salary 5,966.64 Collins, Joan Delaney, salary 4,026.72 Colby, Frances G., salary 5,066.64 Collins, Margaret, salary 4,900.00 Connor, Eleanor B., salary 4,900.00 Corbett, Ann L. McCabe, salary 3,355.72 Corbett, William, salary 3,966.64 Cornetta, George, salary 1,066.64 Costello, Donald, salary 2,766.64 Craig, Barbara. salary 2,966.64 Craig, Edward L., Jr., salary 4,066.72 Crosby, Terese, salary 2,766.64 Cucinatto, Anthony J., salary 3,966.64 Curry, John, salary 1,474.00 Cusick, Elizabeth, salary 5,066.64 Deery, Alice W., salary 3,966.64 Degnan, John P., salary 3,766.72 DePass, John W., salary 3,866.64 Desmond, Elizabeth, salary 4,666.72 Desmond. Mildred A., salary 3,466.72 DeYeso, Ida May, salary 3.447.50 Dixon, Hazel, salary 3,284.51 Donahue. Mrs. Mary, salary 3.284.51. Donald, Marv, salary 3,766.72 Donald, William, Falary 5,079.14 Donnellan. William, salary 4.566.64 T)onnely. Edward F., salary 2.966.64 Dooley, Gertrude, salary 3.866.64 Dowling. Patricia. salary 4.345.22 Drulie, Gloria, salary 3.166.72 Dwyer, Catherine, salary 4.833.28 T)unhpr. Eunice, salary 4.196.64 Eagan. Marv, salary 4.400.64 Edwards, JoFephine, salary 4,566.64 Ellis, Cvril. salary 4.266.64 Evans, Gladys, salary 3.166.72 Farlev, HPIPn M.. salary 3.R66,64 Farnum. Maraaret, salary 4,602.14 Farrington. Julia. salary 4.6RR.72 Farwell, Winifred, Falary 3,366.64 Felton, Clifton A., salary 4.996.72 Finnegan Mary, salary 4,566.64 Fitzpatrick. David, salary 1,133.28 Fitzpatrick, John, salary 3.700.00 Flvnn. Anne, salary 2,89.6.48 Ford. Ravmond J., salary 3,290.00 Foye, Alice E., salary 4.566.84 Francis, Edward, salary 2.766.64 Fredericks, Gladys, salary 2.64r,.14 Fulton, Leah M., salary 4,566.64 Gartland, Harriet, salary 4566.64 310 Garufi, Philip F., salary 4,566.64 Gearin, Margaret M., salary 4,766.64 Geary, Cecilia, salary 1,272.00 Gilligan, Mary H., salary 4,566.64 Gleason, Robert, salary 4,766.64 Goganian, Jean, salary 3,813.36 Gould, Carolyn, salary 4,466.64 Greeley, Julia, salary 4,266.64 Gregory, Thomas R., salary 3,173.36 Grimes, Geroge, salary 4,366.72 Gruener, Adele R., salary 4,266.64 Hagopian, Richard G., salary _ 3,666.64 Hahn, John, salary 3,466.72 Harrington, Robert, salary 4,316.64 Harris, Florence M., salary 4,268.56 Harris, John, salary 4,766.64 Hayes, Esther. salary 4,766.64 Hayes, Helen, salary 4,166.64 Haz 11, Thomas, salary 4,066.72 Helms, Phoebe, salary 4,566.64 Helphinstine, Pauline A., salary 1,666.50 Hennessey, Charlotte, salary 3,166.72 Hillen, Ethel A., salary 4,966.72 Hilliard, Pearl M., salary 3,526.06 Hirtle, Bertram L.. salary 4,266.64 Horrigan, Jean, salary 2,133.36 Horrigan, Viola, salary 4,766.64 Howard, Mary S., salary 4,466.64 Hughes, Paul, salary 3,666.64 Hunter, Ernest L., Jr., salary 3.566.64 Hutchinson, Edythe, salary 3,7c)6.72 Hynes, Joanne, salary 900.00 Iuliano, Rosario, salary 3,666.64 Jacobs, Edits J.. salary 4.174.54 Keenan, William, salary 864.47 Keep, Marion P., salary 2,866.72 Kelley, John J., salary 4,90 3.64 Kelman, R. Robert, salary 5,133.28 Kligman, Barbara A., salary 886.50 Koumiian, John, salary 5,066.64 Lallv, Mary E., salary 2,713.22 Landin, Walter E., salary 4,900.00 Landry, Carol Ann, salary 3,166.72 Lane, A. Louise, salary 3,866.64 Lanigan, Eleanor, salary 3,166.72 Laughrea, William, salary 1,096.64 Lawrence, Charlotte E., salary 4,366.72 Libbv, Gladdys. salary 4,666.72 Linehan, John, salary 4,341.64 Lordan, Helen, salary 4,036.80 Loughlin, Rita, salary 3,766.72 Lyons, Frances, salary 4,566.64 Lyons, Helen A., salary 4,543.14 Lyons, Helen R., salary 4,566.64 Lyons, Mary, :'alary 1,033.28 311 MacCurdy, Robert, salary 3,000.00 MacDaid, James J., salary 4,866.64 Macomber, Phyllis E., salary 4,266.64 MacPherson, Mabel, salary 4,766.64 MacRury, Helen, salary 1,000.00 Malley, Joseph, salary 4,800.00 Joaquina, Malva, salary 3,466.72 Mannino, Ernest N., salary 4,966.72 Matson, Mary, salary 2,066.72 Matthews, Mary, salary 2.133.36 McBreen, Eleanor, salary 5,146.64 McCaffrey, Eleanor, salary 4,566.64 McCall, Dolores, salary 3,166.72 McCarthy, Margaret, salary 4,700.00 McCoubrey, Anne, salary 4,666.72 McDermott, Joseph, salary 3,766.72 McDermott, Julia, salary 3,366.64 McDonald, Claire T., salary 1,100.00 McDonough, Elizabeth, salary 4,566.64 McDonough, Regina, salary 3,766.72 McGrath, Arthur, salary 4,766.64 McInnerney, Francis, salary 4,766.64 McManus, Helen, salary 4,466.64 McManus, Joseph, salary 4,316.64 McMullen, Anastasia, salary 5,066.64 McNally, Alice, salary 5,251.98 McNealy, John, salary 5,700.00 Mee, Eleanor, salary 2,766.64 Mitchell, Arthur, salary 4,766.64 Moloney, Elizabeth, salary 1,187.50 Moddy, Harold L., salary 4,866.64 Mooney, Francis X., salary 5,966.64 Moran, Mary, salary 3,666.64 Morrison, Elinor, salary 4,5056.64 Morse, Mildred 1, salary 4,566.64 Mulevey, Dorothy, salary 3,166.72 Murphy, Beatrice, salary 4,566.64 Murphy, Dorothy, salary 4,566.64 Murphy, Geraldine. salary 750.04 Murphy, Joseph, salary 5,166.64 Murphy, Thomas R., salary 2,066.72 Murphy, Virginia, salary 4,166.64 Nuhn, Mary, salary 3,766.72 Nutting, Hazel J., salary 4,566.64 Oates, John P., salary 4,766.64 Oates, Thomas, salary 2,766.64 O'Brien, Helen, salary 4,466.64 . O'Brien, Lorraine Palmacci, salary 1,860.86 O'Connell, Paul, salary 3,766.72 O'Toole, William, salary 4,900.00 Pallotta, Carmine. salary 3,466.72 Palm, Helen E., salary 4,378.64 Pane, Aurora, salary 4,366.72 Papandrea, Joseph, salary 3,4Q6.72 Pappas, Nicholas, salary 1,995.00 312 Parker, Helen Ray, salary 5,000.00 Paton; Helen, salary 4,466.64 Patterson, George N., salary 1,000.00 Perkins, Anne, salary 4,766.64 Perkins, Arthur, salary 5,300.00 Peros, Frank P., salary 3,966.64 Poole, Elaine D., salary 4,566.64 Powers, Genevieve M., salary 3,566.64 Prout, Jane, salary 4,321.64 Reilly, Dorothy, salary 3,366.64 Reilly, Thomas, salary 3,766.72 Rice, Barabara Ann, salary 3,766.72 Rideout, Grace, salary 900.00 Riley, Isabel, salary 4,566.64 Rinehart, William, salary 3,500.00 Roberts, Katherine, salary 4,900.00 Robinson, T. Donald, salarry 4,900.00 Rooney, Edward, salary 4,833.28 Roth, Marion, salary 4,300.00 Rounds, Maryellen Sheehan, salary 2,266.72 Rowe, Edna P., salary 4,766.64 Sanborn, Alice L., salary 4,566.64 Sawyer, Erald L., salary 5,966.64 Scanlan, Priscilla A., salary 3,266.64 Scully, Caleb J., salary 1,533.28 Seconrd, Ethel, salary 3,966.64 Secord. Murial, salary 3,200.00 Sheridan, Gertruda, salary 384.00 Sherman, Carol Ann, salary 966.64 Sherman, L Llliam Smith, salary 2,966.64 Silva, Ann, salary 3,766.72 Siragusa, Peter, salary 3,666.64 Slamin, Phylis, J. salary 3,266.64 Slattery, Catherine C., salary 4,566.64 Small, Ruth E., salary 4,466.64 Smith, Madeline, salary 4,366.72 Stolnacke, Martha, salary 4,566.64 Striley, C. Harold, salary 5,566.72 Sullivan, Alice D., salary 4,366.72 Sullivan, Alice G., salary 4,095.00 Sullivan, Daniel, salary 2,966.64 Sullivan, Mary A., salary 4,566.64 Taylor, Catherine, salary 1,400.00 Thayer, Helen, salary 4,666.72 Thulin, Ruth, salary 5,066.64 Ticehurst, Dorothy, salary 3,166.72 Timper, Alma, salary 4,766.64 Tobin, Catherine D., salary 966.64 Toomasian, Joan, salary 900.00 Tynan, Gertrude, salary 4,766.64 Vacca, Carlo, salary 4,866.64 Varney, Dorothy L., salary 4,366.72 Vartikian, Norma K, salary 2,966.64 Walsh, Evelyn, salary 4,366.72 313 Ward, Alice, salary 4,666.72 Ward, Anna B. salary 3,200.00 Ward, Edwin H., salary 4,666.72 Ward, John H. R., salary 4,966.72 Ward, Marie, salary 3,366.64 Ward, June A., salary 2,766.64 Ware, Lois, salary 4,466.64 Watson, John J., salary 1,466.64 Weaver, Helen, salary 612.50 Weldon, Althea V., salary 4,566.64 Wetherbee, Beulah, salary 3,166.72 Whelan, Doris, salary 3,766.72 White, Doris B., salary 4,066.72 White, Mary Jane, salary 3,166.72 Winning, G. Flizaheth, salary 4,366.72 Woodburv, Madeline, salary 4.711R.64 Young, Clara O., salary 4,566.64 Yankowski, George, salary 4,066.72 Substitutes Adams, James F., salary 80.00 Aiello, Cyntha. salary, 20.00 Appel, Lily, salary 370.00 Arlock, Florence, salary 1n_00 Bailey, Lana, salary 10.00 Bailey, Lois, salary 70.0n Barnes, Maude, salary 825.00 Beattie, Mary, salary 40.00 Bell, Helen. A., salary 10.00 Bordett, Minna. salary 1n nn Boserman. Evelvn, salary 60.00 Brooks. Ethel. salary Fdn nn Bufferd. Barbara. salary 9.n 0n Butler, Audrey. salary 125.0n Butler, Julia, salary An-nn Carew. Marv. salar-, na nn Carroll. To,,Pnh L.. .tr.. salary in on r..arrolI. Pntr;-ia. salary 1Rn nn 'CheevNvr, Edith. salary in nn Connors. Mi�haPl. Salary 2n nn Covne. Eleanor, salary 2i n no Crowley, Flora C., salary on nn DiLoreto, Fred, salary in nn DiRubio, Sharon, salary 180.00 Dowell, Ruth, salary 300.00 Driscoll, Katherine, salary 40.00 Ehrlich, Rebecca, salary 80.00 Fischer, Philip, salary 90.00 Fitzgerald. Florence, salary 930.00 Flynn, Lawrence, salary 60.00 Ford, Mary, salary 10.00 Ford, Rose, salary 90.00 Gentile, John, salary 40.00 314 Grassia, Anthony, salary 10.00 Greer, William H., salary 30.00 Hansen, Kenneth, salary 300.00 Henderson, Esther, salary 50.00 Herlihy, Evangeline, salary 10.00 Hickey, Anne, salary 260.00 Iodice, John, salary 200.00 Jingosian, Charles, salary 40.00 Johnston, Margaret, salary 890.00 Joyce, Mary J., salary 110.00 Kanaly, Alice, salary 20.00 Kurhan, Eunice, Falary 40.00 Leon, Barabara, salary 10.00 Levine, Carol, salary 20.00 LoPresti, John, salary 70.00 Lyons, Mary Alice, salary 40.00 McCarthy, Rosemary F., salary 10.00 McKenna, Carol, salary 20.00 Milano, Edith, salary 540.00 Moir, John M.. salary 10.00 Morin, Elizabeth, salary 30.00 Murphy, Barbara, salary 640.00 Myers, Althea, salary 260.00 Navarro, Stanley, salary 150.00 Normile, Jean, salary 70.00 O'Connell. Coleen, salary 40.00 O'Leary, Margaret, salary 20.n0 Parker, Matie, Palary 10.00 Perry, Mrs. Roger E., salary 180.00 Phelan, Mary J., salary en.n0 Quinn. Agatha. salary :i0 n0 Reid. Stella, salary 230.00 Reill�T. Mrs. Jos-nh, salary 10.00 Rice. Barb:+ra. salary 9n.nn Robinson. Jaca,wlinP, salary in nn Rvan. Joananne, salary 2n.00 Seal2i. Robert R.. cplary Rn.nn Small. F,li7nbeth. salary 9nn on Starliaht. Marv. ealpry An no Taylor. Helen, s^lary 1Rn nn TorrPs. Mar-,-. salar�r in nn Var,aas, Fm-nni-1. F.. Falary in no Weaver. Helen. s-lary 29n nn York. Eileen. c-lrr-wr in nn 7arbo, Chrigtnnhrr. salary 10.00 Total ExnenAit»res 1.054.1.99 40 Transferred to Revenue 1.9R5.60 1.056,325.00' School Departmen"nstruction-Clerks' Salaries Appropriation for 1955 25,344.00 Expenditures Coen, Mildred E., salary 1,149.96 315 Daley, Catherine, salary 2,283.33 Dedeyan, Angel, salary 1,916.66 Donnelly, Margaret, salary 2,980.00 Fitzpatrick, Margaret, salary 2,399.96 Ianniello, Elivira, salary 1,583.37 MacDonald, Ruth, salary 2,283.33 McCarthy, Marjorie, salary 1,916.66 Muldoon, Marion K., salary 2,980.00 Spall, Ruth, salary 1,583.37 Vahey, Mary, salary 544.12 Total Expenditures 25,130.79 Transferred to Revenue 213.21 25,344.00 School Department-Instruction-Books & Supplies Appropriation for 1955 40,000.00 Refund 3.49 40,003.49 Expenditures A.A.M. P.E.R. Publiications, book 3.00 All Appliance & Hobby Center ,supplies 4.56 Allyn Bacon Inc., books 392.09 American Assoe. of Health N.E.A membership 10.00 American Book Co., books 216.17 American Builder, s»bscription 3.50 American Education Publications, subscritions 323.00 Ameriran Personnel & Child Ass'n, subscriptions 9.00 Americana Corm. encyclopedias 51 R.00 Amsr•o School Publications, manuals 39.89 Anrir,-wq. Jos-nhW.. convention 3.50 An-1. Plitt,, english survey 5.00 Arin Publishinsr Co.. books 236.40 Arnold. 0-nP-iPve. hooks 5.25 Ashmont Welding & Brazing Co., d„al control- in car installed 2R On Austin-Hastings Co.. niagara machine 6A.00 Bannon. JosPph, c_onfPrPnees 3.50 Tlarnnrrl Rr rn.. Tn-.. F. .T. binding books 664.43 Rnrnr-c X- Nnblp Tnrr., novels 1.16 Barrett Agan Tn'hn W.. insurance 7n pF p'n,-nn M„eirnl TnctrnmPntc Co., mouth piece A.76 Rpnivinff. R, Cn.. Inc.. fluid, supplies R171 dZ RPlwin Co.. mi,gic 102.00 Benni-on Flan nncornting Co., rental blear-her cPats 35n.nn Rineham Broom. Co., printers supplies 125.31 j'.lnke. 1'hmmne A.. starpps, books 7.ri 25 R'ATn R'ritb Vn CnrVi^p Bur. subscription 3.00 Rnhha-RTQrrill rn., books. 13.20 Bond, Edmund H.. visiting teachers- convention expenses 28.54 316 Bonner, W. C., chemicals 39.10 Boscho Inc., knives 15.46 Bostitch-Northeast Inc.,staples 23.00 Boston Blue Print Co. Inc., supplies 422.71 Boston Catholic Directory, directory 1.48 Boston Music Co., music 6.30 Boy, John, conference 3.50 Brodhead-Garrett Co., supplies 33.66 Bradley Co., Milton, supplies 621.75 Brown-Wales Co., steel 53.62 Burke, James, police work 8.00 Bureau of Publications, books 31.47 Burgess Publications, books 4.62 Butterick Co. Inc., subscription 1.40 California Test Bureau, tests .85 Cambosco Scientific Co:, supplies 373.77 Cameron, Anne, gas 64.00 Campbell & Hall Inc., books 176.18 Carroll, Richard, police work 8.00 Carter-Rice & Co., paper supplies 213.75 Central Scientific Co., supplies 13.38 Chamberlin, James, police work 8.00 Chandler & Farouhar Co., parts 168.39 Chartwell House Inc., book 6.00 Chase, George S., conference 49.00 Chronicle Guidance Publications, sub- scription 6.00 Civic Education Service, subscriptions 28.00 Colbert, Edward B., expenses 69.97 Compton & Co.. F. E., encvclopedia 328.20 Continental Press Inc., books 25.75 Coolidge Paint k.. Supplies Co., supplies 892.41 Co-operative Pest Division, tests 106.68 Corrigan's Market, proviFions 3214.19 Cronin, Grover. supplies 32.54 Crosslev, B. Alice, speaker 35.00 Cucinatto, John, conference 3.50 Cusick, Elizabeth A., Amherst confer- ence-meeting 35.80 Davidson, J. E.. books 5.00 Denover-Geppert Co., maps 35.13 Devlin. James, police work 8.00 Dick Products Co., A. B.. supplies 19.90 Dictaphone. Corp., practice belts 10.82 Donald, William, conference 3.50 Eaton Press Inc., printing 542.02 Educational Test Bureau, tests 29.29 Educational & Pavchological, subscription 7.00 Educator's Book Club, book club 35.40 Educators Progress Service, guide 6.00 Expression Co., Books 14.96 Evans Printing Service, printing 145.02 Eye Gate House Inc., filmstrips 12.00 Felton, Clifton, convention 3.50 317 Fischer Inc., Carl, music 147.59 Fletcher Hdwe. Co., supplies 43.75 Follett Publ. Co., books 173.82 Forecastfor Home Economists, renewal 4.00 Foye, Alice E., convention 16.24 Garufi, Philip, conference 3.50 Ginn & Co., books 469.90 Gledhill Bros. Co., supplies 737.69 Globe Book Co., books 130.29 Grade Teacher, subscription 4.00 Gray Line Inc.. coaches 20000 Greater Boston Distributors, books 20.50 Grolier Society Inc., books 152.50 Hammett.Co.. J. L., -upplies 7,37a 64 Harbor Tool Supn. Co., tools 49.39 Harcourt-Brace & Co.. books 219.39 Harding Uniforms & Regalia Co., uniforms and cans 221.75 Harper & Bros., books 91.70 Hartford Public School System, hand books R 7.5, Harvard Universitv. scoring 154.42 Harvov Rr Howa Inn.. subscriptions 8.00 Health & Co.. D. r. hooks R7R 90 Holt Co., Henrv. books 87a.4R Hompvpr Rr. Co. Tne... Charles W., music 5.85 Horne & Co.. nffico- unpliPs 7F1.7F Houghton-Mifflin Co.. books 1.45.7.14 Houlihan, Rev. Mi-hael, musical instruments 5M.00 Hutchins. Ralnh H., Jr., photographs 7.00 Igoe. Daniel. Tno1 ice work 8.00 Tdeal Pir-birps, nietures 10.00 Ingersoll. Mrs. Grace A., judge at Audition Festival 5 n0 Iroouoi,- Pub. Co.. hooks Q.4R Jack's Drum & Radio Shop, drum repair 36.00 Jennev Mfg. Co., gas 126.09 Jobs. subscription 2.00 Junior Scholastic, subscription 16.00 Johnson Publishing Co., books 1.32 Journal of Counseling Psy., Inc., subscription 6.00 Journal of Education,renewal 3.00 Kelly, Florist, flowers 10.00 Laidlaw Brothers, books 233.89 Lambert Co., supplies 72.00 Lincoln Market, provisions 503.47 Lippincott Co., J. B., books 6.37 Lovejoy, Clarence, annual subscription 10.00 Lyons & Carnahan, books 305.78 Macmillan Co., books 590.57 Mainco Trading Co., supplies 514.46 Mannino, Ernest N., expenses, postagt interviewing teachers 11.20 Mass Gas & Electrict Lt. Supp. Co., 318 light supplies 199.34 Mass Motion Pictures Service, projector- screen-films 161.79 Mass Secondary School Prin Assoc., dues 25.00 McCall Corp., subscription 1.75 McCarthy, Francis, police work 8.00 McGlauflin, B. Fay, Insurance 5.00 McGraw-Hill BookCo., books 205.95 Merrill Co., Charles E., books 359.10 Metropolitan Music Co.,-trombone cases 98.16 Motion Picture Service, H. B., films 69.35 Middlesex & Roston St. Hlwy Co., buses 228.00 Moonev Card 9, Gift Shop., rubber stamps- supplies 179.55 Mooneym Fran-is X., transnortation 9.36 Murrav Co., John. W., supplies 251.45 M>>rray. Joseph. ;edge at Audition Festival 10.00 New American Library, books 14.60 N. E. Assoc. of Colleges & Secondary Schools. dues 15.00 N. E. Laundries, laundry 25.35 N. E. News Co.. hnnks 25.38 N. E. Woodwind Ex-hinge, bassoon 350.00 New Man of the Week, Inc., subscription- supnlies 127.25 Niagara Mar_hinA & Tool Co., tools 59.18 Nonantum I•»mb-r Co., lumber 1,439.16 Norton. Lt. Edmund H., police work 12.00 Given Pub]. Co.. 7 A., book 2.50 Oxford University Press, book 3.33 Per-onnPi PrPcs. Tnn.. tests 38.80 Pettingill & P-ar. rbnir rental 180.00 Ponular SriPnnp. flmstriDs 3n.00 Postmast, r Pnstnn s#amps 2Q.00 Pr�ntinP-Hall_ Tnn - books 1Q.88 Prnsmnct Union Frl.. Exchange, catalog 2.00 Railwnv Pynn-pc A aennv, Pxprese 129.91 Pand-M-Nall.► R- rn. bonks 143.91 Rand Tvne SPttina Service, type setting 378•Q0 Reader's Digest. books 37.28 Riggs, Will, Jude at Audition Festival 10.00 Roberts. Lnvds. Ine.. inks 21.80 Rowe Co.. H. M.. tests 18.52 ?Rowe-Peterson & Co.. books 49.86 Ross Co.. M. M. °imnlies 215.55 Roval Tvm-writer C'o., tmvewriters 1.230.00 RvPrcon Rr Co.. JnsPmh T., stePl 141.40 Sadlii-r. Inc.. William L., books 104.50 Sargent, Porter. guide 1.10 Savage. Steward, police work 9.00 Savage & Co., sugar 32.44 School Executive, subscriptions 12.00 Scott-Foresman & Co., books 1,930.15 Scribner's Sons, Charles, books 28.20 319 Sears-Roebuck & Co., tools 181.60 Secondary Education Board,books 6.20 Science Research Associates, books 150.11 Shawnee Press, Inc., music 50.76 Shea, William, police work 8.00 Shepherdcraft, fire marshall plan 120.00 Silver-Burdett Co., books 159.04 Singer Co., .L W., books 672.33 Singer Sewing Machine Co., sewing supplies 75.20 Siragusa, Peter, expenses 29.20 South-Western Pub. Co., books 112.09 Stanley-Winthrop., film rental 7.18 Stolnacke. Martha, convention expenses 16.24 19tanwix House. books 50.16 St. Johnsbury Trucking Co., express 3.35 To-day's Secretary, tests 6.00 Underwood Corn., ribbons-Typewriters 738.45 United Community Service of Met. Boston, • directory 2.50 University of Chicago Press, renewal 4.50 University Pub. Co., books 33.98 University Society. books 101.45 Visual Education Service, lamps 45.90 Volta Bureau. books 14.76 Watertown Binderv. Inc., binding 60.00 Watertown Herald, bids 30.50 Watertown Li.imber Co.. lumber 681.36 Watertown Sim Pub]. Co.. advertising 3.50 WPrster Publ.ishin� Co., books 30.44 Welch Mfg. Co.. W. M., supplies 137.80 Wellman. George B., garage 60.00 Wild R, Stevens, Inc., fittings 36Q.03 Willis M»sie Co.. books 3.49 Wilson, Gilb-rt. services 95.00 Wilcnn Co.. H. W.. hooks 20.00 Winton Co., John C.. books 274.51 Wolkins Co.. Henry, supplies 45.08 World Book Co.. books 1,659.68 Zimmer Printers Supp. Co.brass rule 2.67 Total Expenditures 40,000.51 Transferred to Revenue 2.98 40,003.49 School Department-Operation-Salaries Appropriation for 1955 67,760.00 Expenditures Blackburm, Joseph, salary 3,214.93 Bloomer, Gerard, salary 3,105.52 Carlo, George, salary 1,847.03 Cram, John, salary 3,324.72 Devaney, Mary, salary 2,208.83 Farago, Frank F., salary 2,730.83 320 Gill, Katherine, salary 2,208.83 Maddie, Florence, salary 2,208.83 Hotin, Arthur, salary 3,095.85 Kyle, John P., salarry 2,754.96 Lama, Nicolo, salary 3,100.39 MacDonald, Frank J., salary 3,329.34 Murphy, Margaret, salary 2,208.77 Parrella, Americo, F., salary 2,836.65 Quinn. Terence, salary 928.93 Shaughnessy, Frank T., salary 1,455:55 Smythe, Francis J., salary 3,086.13 Tierney, William, salary 3,324.10 Torres, John, salary 3,324.72 Upit, Ralph, salary 3.086.13 Waitt, Mary. salary 2.208.83 Wallace. Irving I.. salary 2,832.03 Walsh, James, salary 3.324.72 White, Simeon. salary 2.923.16 Withee, Alice, salary 2,208.83 'Total Exn,-nditures 66,878.59 Transferred to Revenue 881.41 67,760.00 School Department—Operation—Supplies Appropriation for 1955 6,000.00 Expenditures Aer-O-Matic Chemical Co., chemicals 19.25 Boston Janitor's Supply Co, janitors supplies 590.35 Brokline Bag & Paper Co., paper supplies 762.60 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 793.19 Dowd Co., H. L., paper supplies 13.84 Harriman, M. A., dry mops 140.06 Johnson Co., George T., soap-babo 54.00 Merit Paper & Chemical Corp., paper supplies— canvas baskets 1,138.96 Mulhall, T. D., express 12.22 Orient SprayCo., ,orient,spray 276.00 Pioneer Mfg. Co., sweeping compound 14.58 Rochester Germicide Co., supplies 149.91 Ryan Co., L., sawdust 30.00 Stadium Textile Co., wiping cloths 779.16 Stone & Forsvth Co.. paper supplies 276.75 Veritas Co., Inc., soaps & chemicals 372.35 Vestal, Inc., vesta-gloss 374.00 Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 201.86 Total Expenditures 5,999.08 Transferred to Revenue .92 6,000.00 School Department—Operation—Light & Power Appropriation for 1955 20,000.00 321 Expenditures Boston Cons Gas Co., services 1,482.00 Boston Edison Co., services 18,516.22 Total Expenditures 19,998.22 Transferred to Revenue 1.78 20,000.00 School Department—Operation Fuel Appropriation for 19555 24,000.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 2,500.00 26,500.00 Expenditures Burton-Furber Coal Co., fuel 6.356.18 Middlesex Fue'.Co., oil 2.503.83 Munhall Fuel Co., oil 17,526.11 Somerville Charcoal Co., charcoal 90.00 Watertown Sun Publ. Co., advertising 3.75 Total Expenditures 26,479.87 Transferred to Revenue 20.13 26,500.00 School Department—Operation—School Halls Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 Expenditures Bloomer. Gerard, services 152.00 Carlo, George, services 4.00 Cram, John, services 4.00 Farago, Frank, services 23.00 Hotin, Arthur, services 66.00 Igoe, James, services 14.00 Lama, Nick, services 12.00 McDonald. Frank, services 2.0.00 Murphy, Margaret. services 20.00 Shaughnecsv, Frank T., services 4.00 Tierney, William. services 150.00 Torres. John, services 276.00 Unit Ralnh L.. services 20.00 Waitt, Mary, services 2.00 Walsh, ,Tames T.. services 28.00 White, Simeon, services 4.00 'total Expenditun-s 799.00 Transferred to Revenue 201.00 1,000.00 School Department—Operation—Water Appropriation for 1955 1,000.00 Expenditures Watertown, Town of, metered water 835.00 Transferred to Revenue 164.50 1,000.00 322 School Department-Maintenance Appropriation for 1955 50 690.00 Expenditures American Laundry, Inc., laundry service 14.22 Appliance Refinishers, Inc., refinish chair 18.00 Armstrong Transfer Express Co., table rental 20.80 Arsenal Welding & Erecting Co., repair paper cutter arm 8.00 Atlantic Battery Co., battery 17.35 Barrett Ins Co., John W., insurance 234.23 Beacon Musical Instrument Co., repairs French horn 32.73 Beaudett & Co„ Inc. service 59.40 Black, Lester M., painting 1,870.00 Blackburn, Joseph P., labor 22.50 Bliss & Co. Ins., .James, ditto supplies 82.20 Bloomer, Gerard J., labor-convention expenses 52.50 Bon Ton Rug Cleansers, rug cleaning 7.60 Bossi Construction Co. work around drinking fountain 81.68 Boston Janitor's Supply Co., Janitor's polishing machine 433.71 Brodhead-Garrett Co., cutters and bolt clippers 3.45 Burroughs Corp., maintenance 116.90 Campbell Hdwe Co., hardware 754.96 Cantflame Fire-Proofing Co., repairing and cleaning curtain 270.00 Carbean Scaffolding Inc., rental scaffolding 20.60 Carlos, George, labor 22.50 Casey & Hayes, shifting refrigerator 1.2.00 Cavanaugh & Early, roof sheet metal work 1,575.00 Caverlv Francis M., refinishing---desks & cabinet 85.00 Chesterton Co., A. W., boiler repair 777.15 Christie, Alfred Y., engineering service 150.00 Clapper Co., service to power mower, scythe 572.10 Combustion Service Co. of N. E., burner service 311.13 Community Mower Service, mower service 21.00 Comptometer Division, maintenance 37.35 Coombs Motor Co.. repairs 216.42 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 1527.47 Curtis Co., Arthur H., burner service 86.40 DeMambro Sound Equipment Co., repairs to buzzers-repairs 272.66 Devaney, Mary, cleaning 22.50 Dick Products Co., A. B., maintenance on mimeograph 53.79 Dictaphone Corp., service 7.20 Dodge Corp., F. W., proposals 8.00 Dolge Co. C. B., trigger switch 5.47 Donald, William H., carpentering 256.30 323 Egan Co., John W., painting 2,210.00 Electrical Installation Co., electrical service 39.60 Emprie Electrical Co., repair 16.52 Equipment Rental Co., rental electric hammer 4.30 Fatasia, Serafino, wiring 59.00 Farago, Frank labor 10.00 Fischer Pub. Co., Carl, instrument repairs 38.00 Flag Center, non tangle rod 5.20 Gainey's Construction Newsletter,-proposal advertising 6.30 Galvin, Inc., Frank M., supplies 78.60 Gatchell Glass Co., glass 1,799.59 Gleason, Robert painting track 30.00 Graybar Electric Co., Inc., electric fixtures 717.59 Greene Co., L. Charlton, repairs phonograph 47.90 Hammett Co., J. L., silk flags-furniture 2,870.90 Higgins, J. L., venetian blinds-shades 1,763.30 Hillyard Sales Co. supplies 42.75 Hobart Mfg. Co., repairing 9.60 Horacek Co., Victor J., labor 9.90 Horne & Co., H. S., paint 10.00 Hotin, Arthur, labor 32.50 Hountasis. Costa, instrument repairing 66.00 Hughes. Walter J., floor work 111.85 International Business Machine Co. maintenance electric tvpewriter 260.00 Internaional Harvester Co., repair 105.53 JacobFen Power Mower Co., power mower repair 198.45 Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 287.18 Johnson Service Co., temperature service (controls) 268.40 Johnson Co., Inc.. J. A. repairing ashphalt tile -- lineoleum on table 757.7. Johnson Saw Service. sharpening 6.30 Joyce & Son Tnc., P. J.. ground work 515.00 Keane Fire Equipment Co., refill extinguishers 286.81 Kelsoe Bros.. painting flag pole-fittings 20, no Kvle Ji-hn P.. lahnr 22.50 Lama. Nicolo. nsintina track-laying rubber runner-rPnairina floors 7r.5n T ord's. Tnc., clPansina 7 4n Maneih Co.. Alvin S., rPnair 9.1 in Martin ChPmiral Co.. sludoe 495.00 Mass.. Commnmv,-alth of., Divi-ion of Blind. niann tuning 87.00 Ma-s . Commonwealth of. Reformatory for Women. flak 67.09 Mates Gnq R- Flertrir Lt. Supp. Co., light sunnlies 1.647.41 1Vfaec Mntion Pi-ttire Service. repairs 1q.41 Massa & Sons. V.. rnnf repairs 9.14q a0 Ma„rPr. Franric, wiring R4.00 McFsrhnrn RT Snn. R. floor refinishina gn'2 nn Merit Paper & Chemical CO., Funplies 109.70 324 _ Middlesex Fuel Co., dripolator 27.00 Milan, Inc., P. A., supplies 1.35 Milmore, Frederick J., signs 13.00 Mobeco, Inc. lighting service work 40.40 Monroe Calculating Machine Co., service 77.34 Naden & Sons Electric Scorborad Co., basketball scoreboard 94.50 Nally Movers, services 648.38 National Cash Register Co., maintenance adding machine 15.74 New Eng. Grate Co., repair grate 27.00 New Eng. Laundries, Inc., laundry 5.26 N. E. Woodwind Exchange, repairs to flute 8.50 Newton Awning Co., awning fittings 2.88 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 8.12 Olsen, Ralph E., repairs to burner 57.15 O'Neil-Irwin Mfg. Co., acro bender- supplies 162.59 O'Neil, Richard, wiring 54.00 Parrella, Americo, labor 52.50 Peter Paul Office Equip. Co., maintenance- Adding machine 15.00 Peterson. Harry, clarinet overhaul 22.00 Powers Regulator Co., temperature control service 546.88 Rayburn Musical InstrumentCo., parts 27.40 Rochester Germicide Co., supplies 36.00 Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 6,243.72 Royal Furniture Co., Inc., armstrong rug 75.50 Royal Typewriter Co., repairs 5.00 Rvan, James. labor 20.67 Sears Roebuck & Co., rug 39.88 Seltzer & Co., Inc., heating-checking 4.9.00 Skil Corp., repairs 50.38 Sheehan, Jamee, painting track 30.00 Sparkling Window Cleaning Co., cleaning windows 250.nn Spector Motor Service. supplies 4.64 Stadtman, Edward. wiring 59.00 Standard DIA-PTicating Machine Co., clean and adiust 10.00 Standard Electric Time Co., adjust master clock-repairs 119,95 Stetson Co.. M. D., mats- janitors supplies 261.77 Swanev Co., C. R., service work on vacuum heating pump 100.nQ Taverna. Dominiri garage 84.00 Thompson Water Cooler Co., service 6.15 Tiernev. William, labor 42.50 Titus, L. C., carpenter-labor 3,393.67 Vestal Tnc., machine 277.45 Visual Education Service, supplies 11.11 Wallace, Irving; garage, and extra work 57.5n "Valtham Cheminal Co., services •515.00 Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 31.66 325 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 8.16 Watertown Press., advertising 3.00 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 8.37 Westinghouse Electric Supp. Co., fan 45.95 Weston Studio, drapery material 63.33 White's, R. H., chairs 159.60 Wyatt's Inc., typewriter repair and service 513.09 Zastrea, Harry, cleaning ducts-flues 455.00 50,690.00 School Department—Special Maintenance Appropriation for 1955 14,500.00 Expenditures Christie, Alfred Y., engineering services 154.18 Joyce & Son, P. J., fence-frame & cover 847.00 Mass Heating Corp., oil burner equipment installed 13,481.30 Total Expenditures 14,482.48 Transferred to Revenue 17.52 14,500.00 School Department—School Grounds Improvement Appropriation for 1955 4,800.00 Expenditures Joyce & Son Inc., P. J., dry-well— cleaning up 4710.00 Transferred to Revenue 90.00 4,800.00 School Department—New Equipment Appropriation for 1955 4,000.00 Expenditures Hammett Co., J. L., chairs 1,716.65 Horne & Co., desk-chair and files 300.76 Murray Co. Inc., John W., cormac senior 693.35 Rosenfield Uniform Co., uniforms 75.00 Royal Typewriter Co., typewriters 860.00 Shultz, Robert B., supplies 31.45 Standard Duplicating Machines Co., duplicator machine—cabinet 300.75 Total Expenditures 3,977.96 Transferred to Revenue 22.04 4,000.00 School Department—Medical Salaries Appropriation for 1955 14,690.00 Expenditures Beverly, Marjorie, salary 2,883.33 Cook, Dorothy S., salary 2,623.33 326 Leroy, Rocco V, Md. services 150.00 Secord, Walter N., MD., services 1,500.00 Smith, Martha, salary 2,883.33 Titus, Peter, MD., services 1,350.00 Toppan, Albert B. MD., services 1,500.00 Total Expenditures 12,889.99 Transferred to Revenue 1,800.01 14,690.00 School Department-Medical Supplies Appropriation for 1955 400.00 Expenditures Back Bay Medical Bureau, services 15.00 Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 302.00 Fried, Anton R., services 15.00 Levinson, Leon, Services 20.00 Mahady Co., E. F., screens 36.42 Sears-Roebuck & Co., sheets pillow cases -blanket 9.51 Total Expenditures 397.93 Transferred to Revenue 2.07 400.00 School Department-Nurses Cars Appropriation for 1955 576.00 Expenditures Beverly, Marjorie, car expense 160.00 Cook, Dorothy S., car expense 160.00 Smith, Martha, car expense 160.00 Total Expenditures 480.00 Transferred to Revenue 96.00 576.00 School Department-Evening School-Salaries Appropriation for 1955 5,000.00 Expenditures Armstrong, Dorothy, salary 12.00 Bannon, Joseph, salary 138.00 Cesarina, Lola, salary 90.00 Chamberlin, James, salary 9.00 Chase, George, salary 54.00 Coen, Mildred, salary 60.00 Coffey, Mary, salary 96.00 Craig, Edward, salary 102.00 DePelteau, Loretta, salary 186.00 DeVico, Joseph, salary 48.00 Donald, William, salary 156.00 Donnelly, Margaret, salary 42.00 Ewer, Mildred, salary 84.00 327 Farago, Frank, salary 37.00 Felton, Clfiton, salary 156.00 Ford, Raymond, salary 30.00 Goyette, Cesara, salary 102.00 Graccia, Anthony, salary 186.00 Guidrey, Gertrude, salary 114.00 Hayes, Helen, salary 174.00 Haynes, Mrs. Avril, salary 180.00 Hinberg, Dorothy, salary 138.00 Hotin, Arthur, salary 60.00 Kawana, John, salary 90.00 Kazanjian, Ralph, salary 2.50 Lama, Nicolo, salary 65.00 Landry, Mrs. Arthur, salary 6.00 Leonard, Felix, salary 96.00 Linehan, John, salary 42.00 Luppino, Domenic, salary 48.00 Luppino, Phyllis, salary 96.00 McCann, Beatrice, salary 186.00 McGrath, Arthur, salary 48.00 Mitchell, Arthur, salary 138.00 Morrisey,, Charles, salary 24.00 Molver, Mrs. C. B., salary 78.00 Newcomb, Pauline, salary 180.00 Nutting, Mrs. Hester, salary 6.00 O'Toole. Anne B.. salary 150.00 Pane, Edythe, salary 84.00 Pellagrin), Aneela, salary 66.00 Pellagrino. Lillian. salary 186.00 Robinson, T. Donad, salary 400.00 Robinson, Thomas, salary 8.00 Setti, Elsa, salary 96.00 Shea, Paul. salary 174.00 Sullivan, Deanial, salary 198.00 Wheaton, Robert,'salary 8.00 Vacca, Carlo. salary 84.00 Yankowski, George, salary 186.00 Total Expenditures 4,999.50 Transferred to Revenue .50 5,000.00 School Department-Evening School-Supplies Appropriation for 1955 400.00 Expenditures All Appliance & Hobby Center, carbon drills 13.12 Boston University Film Library, film 8.00 Chandler & Farquhar, hammer 17.30 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 39.88 Evans Printing Service, printing 79.31 G. & S. Paper Co., roll banquet paper 4.00 Hammett Co., J. L., supplies 8.77 Hoineyer & Co., Charles W., records 34.15 328 Hylans Arts & Crafts Supply Co., Bliss cutter 17.89 Johnson Co., H. A., food products 8.00 Mass., Commonwealth of., Dept of Education, films 4.00 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supply Co., supplies 9.90 Middleby, Joseph Jr., Inc., supplies 6.80 Pettingill & Pear, table rental 30.00 Somers & Co., C. W., supplies 1.33 Singer Sewing Machine Co., rental sew- ing machine 55.46 South-Western Pub. Co., books 14.82 Union Library Assoc., balance on book 2.16 Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 1.68 Watertown Sun Publ. Co., advertising 36.00 Yarn House, yarn 5.90 Total Expenditures 398.47 Transferred to Revenue 1.53 400.00 School Department—Trade & Outside Tuition Appropriation for 1955 10,000.00 Expenditures Arlington, Town of, tuition 6.00 Barrile, Richard, transportation 9.90 Belmont. Town of, tuition 483.33 Boston, City of, tuition 2,188.42 Brookline. Town of, tuition 12.75 Central Square Taxi, taxi 3591.00 Circeo, Alan D., transportation 49.50 Essex County Agricultural School, tuition 4,10.00 Grimes, Richard. transportation 33.Ro Hay. James. transportation dd `'n Lexin&ton. Town of. tuition 3 nn Loner, .Tames A.. transportation 1 a )n Lvnn. City of. tuition 7.9.00 MPrlfnrd. itv Cnf, ti,it5nn Rn.75 Mirlrllpsex County. tidtion 51.14 Miillan. Arthiin transportation 4.2n Nn-otn. Ci+•, of. tuition 4.15n 3e. n'hnom»m. Rnh-rt T.. transportation 9..40 Cnrn-rvillP. r'ity of. tuition 1 R,M Waltham. Ci+v of, t>>ition 706.60 Total Fxr1ndit»re-c R.707.n3 Transf(,rred to Rmvpnue 1 ?n). P7 10.000.00 School Department—Transportation Appropriation for 1955 2,500.00 329 Expenditures Coombs Motor Co., repair 4.84 Gray Line Inc., buses 150.00 Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 205.36 Kelley, John J., transportation 50.00 Metropolitan Coach Service, bus service 7.00 Middlesex & Boston St. Railway Co., coach service 1,796.50 Wallace, Irving, garage 49.00 Whitney, J. Malcolm, insurance 121.52 Total Expenditures 2,357.22 Transferred to Revenue 142.78 2,506.00 School Department—Athletic Fund Salaries Appropriation for 1955 45,100.00 Expenditures Alberico, Alice, salary 3,366.64 Biggane, Sara T., salary 5,233.36 Clem, Carl, salary 5,306.64 Donnellan, William, salary 300.00 Dupuis, Robert J., salary 1,430.00 Fratto, Edward, salary 5.00 Gleason. Robert, salary 885.00 Harris, John, salary 500.00 Helphenstine, Pauline, salary 1,166.64 Malley, Joseph, salary 390.00 Mantenuto, John, salary 4.936.72 McCarthy. Ruth, salary 3,866.64 McDermott, Joseph, salary 250.00 Morelli. Josephine, salary 2,333.36 Oates. Thomas. salary 290.00 Palladino. Victor, salary 5.226.64 Rogers, Katherine G.. salary 3,766.64 Sheehan, James J., salary 5,156.64 Ward, Edwin H., salary 290.00 Yankowski, George, salary 400.00 Total Expendiutres 45,099.92 Transferred to Revenue .08 45,100.00 School Department—Athletic Fund Balance brought forward 7.25 Receipts 6,899.64 Appropriation for 1955 12,000.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 1,000.00 19,906.89P Expenditures Arrow System, reconditioning equiment 29.50 Belmont Herald, advertising 20.00 330 Bloomer, Gerard, removing & storing track 16.00 Boston Edison Co., service 12.68 Boston Globe, proposal 9.35 Boston Y. W. C. A., swimming pool use 66.93 Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., sport- ing goods 8,207.53 Collegiate House Inc., athletic supplies 178.37 Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 359.58 Evans Printing Service, printing 112.50 Farago, Frank, removing & storing track 16.00 Fraser, William, (Met Track league) dues 50.00 Gelotte Inc., Claus, film 215.63 Gilman Inc., Marty, gym mat 400.33 Gleason, Robert, expenses-dues 95.00 Globe Ticket Co., of N. E., tickets 148.38 Guild, Robert F., service foot ball season 50.00 Harris, hCarles A., supplies 210.00 Harris, John J., petty cash 1,107.05 Holland & Co., Inc., E. F., jerseys 195.00 Hotin, Arthur, removing & Storing track 16.00 Hutchins, Ralph H., Jr., photographs 9.00 Ivory System, cleansing 1,400.60 Lama, Nicolo. removing & storing track 18.0n Lord's Inc., cleansing 35.85 Mastrangelo, Louis, MD., services 200.on Mertopolitan Coach Service, coaches 1,925.20 Morse, Harold J.. tennis league dues 4.00 Nolan, Maurice, leagues dues 10.00 Otis Bros.. Co., shirts and socks 294.00 Parisian Dye House, cleansing 407.80 Parella, Americo, removing and storing track 16.00 Rand Typo- Setting Service, type setting 7.25 Sanborn, Ralph, league dues 35.00. . . . Skating Chub of Boston, use of skat- ing club Tierney, William, removing and storing track 16.00 Upit, Ralph, removing and storing track 16.00 Various Person, pay rolls 3,328.00 Wallace, Irving, removing and stor- 89.00 ing track-labor Warren Inc., Bucky, helmets 122.10 Watertown Lumber Co., lumber and nails 8.52 6 3.5 Watertown Sun, advertising Wenner, T. Meldon, dues 22.44 00 Whiting Milk Co., milk Total Expenditures 19,905.59 Balance carried froward 1.30 19,906.89 School Department--Athletic Fund Insurance Appropriation for 1955 4,200.00 331 Expenditures Barrett Ins. Co., John W., insurance 3,000.00 Transferred to Revenue 1,200.00 4,200.00 School Department—Federal Lunch Program Balance brought forward 1,316.15 Receipts 48,353.37 49,669.52 Expenditures Cameron, Margaret M., salary 718.40 Coen, Mary A., salary 1,319.20 Guy, Jennie, salary 992.00 Higgins, Cecilia, salary 183.60 Holmes, Raisy H., salary 1,552.00 Longley, Helen, salary 673.20 Macauley, Ethel M., salary 1,278.40 Maclnnes, Margaret, salary •816.00 MacLeod, Carrie, salary 1,319.20 MacLeod, Margaret, salary 1,237.60 Manzelli, Mary, salary 829.60 Nally, Katherine F., salary 1,164.00 Nixon, Catherine A., salary 1,319.20 Porter, Sarah A., salary 1,376.00 Sampson, Elizabeth, salary 673.20 Vahey Mary, salary 27.20 Andrews Paper Co., paper supplies 309.98 Bahn Co., L., letters and figures 2.22 Bonner Co., W. C., chains installed 5.00 Cameron, Anne, petty cash 317.60 Casson Corp., kitchen supplies 148.18 Ce-Lect Baking Co., bakery supplies 1,593.94 Continental Baking Co., cup cakes 9.60 Dole & Bailey Inc., provisions 3,836.32 General Ice Cream Corp., ice cream 2,937.96 Heinz Co., H. J., supplies 85.81 Hobart Mfg. Co., repair dishwasher 22.21 Hood & Son, H. P., mill: and ice cream 8,565.39 Johnson Co., H. A., food supplies 898.00 Joncs McDuflee & Stratton Co., stain- less steel flatware 58.80 Keep, Marion P., petty cash 358.70 Kramer & Son, Inc., Peter, candy 3,486.12 Kraft Foods Co., mayonnaise 48.85 Marks, Paul W., eggs 9•90 Mass., Commonwealth of, provisiqns and groceries 172.00 Milan Inc., P. A., express 120.71 National Biscuit Co., cookies 154.20 National Cash Register Co., repairs 5.74 National Ice Cream Co., ice cream 355.20 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 152.05 Nogler's Food Products Co., Al., spreads 16.95 332 Orona Ffg. Co., "Servo' 31.59 Pierce Co., S. S., groceries 1,309.92 Russo & Sons Inc., A., vegetables 7.4863 Savage & Co., sugar 341.84 Sexton & Co., Johr., groceries 65.65 Sozio Refrigeration Co., adjusting door —freezer 8.50 Sunshine Biscuits Inc., cookies 576.42 "Tayters Inc., potato chil%s 716.72 Tri-Sum Potato Chips, potato chips 1,792.60 Tyler & Key, produce 21.90 Walrob Farm, brownies 116.64 Watertown Wholesale Jobbers, candy 1,089.70 Webster-Thomas Co., groceries 473.49 Whiting Milk Co., milk, cheese and eggs 1,624.27 Yankowski, George, services, petty cash 755.00 Total Expend tubes 48,823.10 Balance carried forward 845.46 49,669.52 School Department—Milk Fund Balance brought forward 323.12 Receipts 15,699.31 16,022.43 Expenditures Andrews, Joseph W., expenses outing 79.25 Dorchester Ice Cream Corp., ice cream 113.51 General Ice Cream Corp., ice cream 84.30 Golden Cookie Bakeries Inc., cookies 123.97 Higgins Ice Cream Co., ice cream 32.00 Hood & Sons, H. P., milk 10,211.06 Sunshine Biscuits Inc., cookies 46.80 Watertown Sun Pub. Co., advertising 3.50 Whiting Milk Co., milk 4,837.96 Wodland Ice Cream Co., ice cream 22.71 Total Expenditures 15,555.06 Balance carried forward 467.37 16,022.43 North Elementary School Balance brought forward 32,206.73 Refunds 1,724.00 33,930.73 Expenditures Allyn & Bacon Inc., books 93.50 American Book Co., books 13.56 American Education Publications, sub- scription 15.50 Associated Radio, tubes 22.25 Beaudette & Co., books 16.00 Beckley-Cardy Co., supplies 18.08 333 Bettencourt, R. E., install unit heater 685.00 Bigelow Inc., L. A., framing 50.00 Bobbs-Merrill Co., books-supplies 74.07 Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., pants, .jerseys, caps 149.20 Milton-Bradley Co., supplies 54.93 Camera & Photo Inc., slides 4.56 Child-Life & Play Specialtv Co., child life and play specialties 128.81 Civic Education Service Inc., books 33.00 Compton & Co., F. C., encyclopedia 228.80 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 143.46 Davidson Co., J. E., books 62.95 Edgar's Flowers, flowers 44.80 Evans Printing Service, printing 60.50 Field Enterprises Inc., encyclopedia 214.64 Follett Publishing Co., books 160.40 Galassi Co., Ine., new precast treads 129.00 Gatchell Glass Co., glass 107.54 Greene Co., L. Charlton, television, B & H slide projector 1,309.91 Ginn & Co., books 406.70 Grolier Society Inc., books 125.50 Hammett Co., J. L., supplies 998.10 Heath & Co., D. C., books 18.00 Horne & Co., H. S., valets 86.40 Houghton-Mifflin Co., books 271.23 Hutchins. Rah bh H., Jr., photographs 38.00 Johns-Manville Co., furnishing & in- stalling fibertone 728.00 Jordan-Marsh Co., lights 96.20 Joyce & Son, Inc., P. J., grading, con- crete walk, cleaning up grounds 1,821.00 Judv Co., supplies 12.00 Laidlaw Bros., books 123.02 Lyons & Carnahan, books 388.73 Marshall Co.. H. Newton, painting 209.00 Mass. Motion Picture Service, window drapes 160.00 Merit Paper & Chemical Corp., supplies 21.30 Park Construction Co., contract 1,700.00 Peabodv Office Furniture, L. J., chair- tables 392.00. . . . Personal Flower Service, flowers for school opening 89.00 Piccolo's Pharmacy, supplies 63.00 Rand-McNally & Co., readers globe, films 163.60 Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., sink and ejector 659.00 Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter 150.00 Scott-Foresman & Co., books 252.91 Silver-Burdette Co., books 63.69 Stone & Forsyth Co., supplies 57.06 Television Shack, record players 200.00 334 Timper, Alma, reimbursement 3.60 Vespa Bros. Trust Inc., loam 204.00 Walberg & Auge, musical supplies 49.77 Weber-Costello Co., chalk 9.34 Winston Co., John C., books 22.81 Wolkins Co., Henry S., brush pens 30.20 World Book Co., books 270.23 Yeomans O'Connell Co., back stop with hood 875.00 Total Expenditures 14,577.85 Balance carried forward 19,352.88 33,930.73 East Junior High School—Addition Appropriation for 1955 90,000.00 Balance brought forward 447,175.97 537,175.97 Expenditures Bossi Construction, builders 387,454.50 Boston Blue Print Co., blue print 10.90 Coletti Bros., architects 11,018.00 Dodge Corp., F. W., proposal 36.40 Morris Gordon & Son, tables 1,612.50 Hammett Co., J. L., chairs, gym stands 11,124.83 Horne & Co.. H. S., desk and chairs 675.90 Morey Inc., Dick, basket ball equipment 2,350.25 Oates Co.. Kenneth B., engineering services 353.00 Peters & Co., kitchen equipment 21,980.75 Risso, Harry E., clerk of works 5,300.00 Stewart Associates Inc., inspections 42.4.02 Watertown Herald, bids 5.50 Total Expenditures 442,346.55 Balance carried forward 94,829.42 537,175.97 East Junior High School Remodeling Balance brought forward 19,598.07 Appropriation for 1955 30,000.00 Refund 169.50 49,767.57 Expenditures American Industrial Cleaning Co., cleaning 235.00 Berger Mfg. Co., of Mass., steel lockers and locks 3,972.00 Bossi Construction Co., builders 28,265.87 Breed Inc., C. A., install repaired pump motors 62.60 Colletti Bros., architects 1,000.00 Comeau, P. J., labor 585.00 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 124.96 335 Gledhill Bros., instructors desk 502.00 Hammett Co., J. L., desks, chairs, M. T. benches 5,605.90 Hazel's Curtain & Gift Shop, shades 780.43 Millard Co., Inc., plumbing 501.22 Massa & Sons, V., labor 45.00 Risso, Harry E., clerk of works 1,060.00 Spring Co., Inc., C. H., bench ends, doors 84.20 Watertown Herald, bids 2.50 Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 19.44 Total Expenditures 42,956.12 Balance carried forward 6,811.45 49,767.57 Public Library Department Salaries Appropriation for 1955 88,384.36 Expenditures Altiera, Marilyn, salary 350.70 Belisle, Denise, salary 275.50 Black, Lois, salary 21.50 Blake, Mary C., salary 3,600.00 Bloomer, Gerard, salary 300.00 Bonanno, Shirley, salary 170.53 Brady, Rose M. Kelley, salary 3,600.00 Bryant, Audrey, salay 2,907.57 Burgess, Dorothy, salary 2,440.00 Camerato, Carmine, salary 39.06 Campbell, Ellen, salary 187.08 Cannon, Evelvn, salary 276.18 Carey, John Charles. salary 2,930.00 Cerrati, Rosemary, salary 263.12 Connolly, Mary E., salary 1,308.15 Crowlev, James A., salary 3,080.00 DeCarolis, Kenneth, salary 34.80 DeIulio, Robert S., salary 88.20 Doucette, Jane, salary 45.75 Dupuis, Charlotte, salary 3,000.00 Elphick, Ruth L., salary 3,300.00 Fiore, Stephen, salary 896.91 Fuerstenau, Margaret, salary 884.29 Gallagher, Hugh, salary 249.67 Gallagher. Julia B., salary 2,391.84 Gillis, F. .Elizabeth, salary 143.13 Hale, Marie, salary 709.90 Harney, Mary V., salary 3,345.00 Haviland, Edith, salary 1,109.93 Herboldsheimer, Evelyn, salary 1,645.00 Hickey, Paul, salary 32.00 Haegen, Eleanor Vander, salary 58.50 Howard, Ethel M., salary 3,300.00 Jensen, Roy, salary 1,625.03 Johnson. Theodore, salary 1,246.63 Lamprakis, Irene, salary 2,690.00 336 Lonergan, Paul, salary 34.50 MacCurdy, Natalie, salary 2,995.00 MacLeod, Mary E., salary 1,975.00 Mannix, Bernard, salary 476.18 Mannix, Paul, salary 2,025.00 Mannix, William J., salary 2,870.00 Malley, Barbara, salary 75.00 Malloy, Ione, salary 1,514.95 McNally, Mary, salary 4,600.00 Neiberg, Barbara, salary 70.20 Nyyssonen, Dorothy, salary 15.53 O'Connell. Harold, salary 117.00 Pallotta, Johanna, salary 29.25 Pascoe, Ruth, salary 223.40 Perry, Marie, salary 216.30 Sexton, Harold, salary 438.96 Shea, Margaret Rose, salary 191.47 Siegel, Lawrence, salary 2,310.00 Sullivan, Eleanor, salary 2,920.00 Tseta, Esther E., salary 3,300.00 Vahey, Mary, salary 29.00 Verrochi, Roseanne, salary 174.00 Weddall, Marilyn, salary 123.56 White, Jeanne, salary 2,870.00 Wicks, John D., salary 2,527.91 Yerxa, Catherina M., salary 5,500.00 Total Expenditures 86,1677.63 Transferred to Revenue 2,216.53 88,384.16 Public Library-Books-Periodicals & Binding Appropriation for 1955 19,500.00 Expenditures Allen, Mary Moore, book 3.00 American Graphic Inc., book 1.00 American Library Assoc., books 24.50 Americana Corp., encyclopedia americana 182.00 Arco Pub. Co., books 55.03 Assoc. of American Med. Colleges, books 2.00 B. U. Zchool of Education, microfilm- ing thesis 3.00 Barnard & Co., Inc., F. J., bookbinding 179.38 Barron's, subscriptions 15.00 Beckley- Cardy Co., books 117.18 Bellman Pub. Co., books 10.31 Belmont Herald, subscription 2.00 Boston, City of, Trustees of the Public Library, renewal 2.00 Boston Law Book Co., books 128.00 Bowker Co., R. R., subscriptions 58.53 Boy Scouts of America, hand books 2.80 Briggs & Briggs Inc., records 243.41 British Book Centre Inc., book 1.96 337 Bro-dart Industries, book covers 705.53 Campbell & Hall Inc., books 1,267.47 Clarke-Irvin & Co. Ltd., book 1.58 Changing Times, subscriptions 12.00 Coin & Currency Pub. Institute, book 6.16 Collier & Son Corp., P. F., books 150.51 Compton & Co., F. E., pictured encyclopedia 427.36 Congressional Quarterly, quarterly 50.00 Coronet Films, films 178.75 Cumming, William Kenneth, book 4.40 Dame & Co., Nathaniel, books 7.79 Doubleday & Co., Inc., books 1,171.60 Educators Progress Service, book 5.50 Elsevier Press nIc., books 15.00 Encyclopedia Brittannica Films Inc., films, books 114.97 Europa Publications Ltd., book 17.50 Farrar-Straus & Co., Inc., books 21.52 Field Enterprises Inc., encyclopedia 377.28 Follett Library Book Co., books 56.16 Freedom & Union-renewal 4.00 Gardner & Co., Charles M., books 456.69 Gilmary Society, Catholic encyclopedia 23.00 Ginn & Co., books 12.21 Girl Scouts of the U. S. A., scouts handbooks 2.16 Goldberger Agency, Herman, subscription 569.15 Greenfield, Town of, books 4.95 Grolier Society Inc., books 131.30 Hall Co., George D., books 30.00 Hammond & Co., C. S., maps 116.42 Hawley, W. M., books 9.16 Hih Fidelity, subscriptions 6.00 Hobby Hnmeeraft Directory, directory 1.00 Horn Book Inc.. books 7.66 Horticulture, subscription 3.00 Industrial Marketing, subscription 3.00 Informative Classroom Picture Pub. Co., books 215.22 Institute of International Education Inc., hand book 2.50 Kirkus, Virginia, renewals 36.50 Knights News Co., newspapers 18.00 Lauriat Co., Charles E., books 22.59 LaVee Studio, book 1.57 Lawyers Co-op Pub. Co., laws 15.00 Leibel Inc., Carl J., books 901.96 Marquis Co., A. N., books 15.00 McGraw-Hill Text Films, films 70.07 Moody's Investors Service, dividend rec- ords-subscriptions 269.50 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U. S. A., yearbook 4.12 National Education Association of U. S. membership 10.00 N. E. H. Genealogical Society, subscription 7.50 338 New England Home, subscription 3.00 New England News Co., books 6,681.80 Newn Egland, The, subscriptions 4.00 New York Herald Tribune, subscription 15.00 New York Public Library, books 2.75 New York Times, renewal 50.00 News Map of the Week, subscription 19.75 North Caostle Books, books 10.83 Oceana Publications, books 6.50 Pearson, Hayde nS., book 2.50 Pearson, John A., books 153.45 Phalen, Harold R., book 5.00 Pitman Pub. Co., books 2.08 Polk & Co., R. L., directory service 25.00 Prescott, Worrall D., book 13.75 Prospect Union Educ. Exchange, catalogs 4.00 Public Administration Service, book 1.00 Public Affairs Pamphlets, pamphlets 4.00 Public Relations Planner, subscription 3.00 Regent Book Co., books 225.62 Research Institute Recommendations, subscription 24.00 Roche, Joseph M., books 34.50 Saint Catharine Junior College, catho- lic book list Salem Press Inc., subscription 3.95 Science Research Associates, briefs and 86.00 posters Secondary Education Board, books 123 Segv Gallery, book 4.12 S^nior Citiz-nc nf America, membership 1000 Simon & Schuster Inc., books 33.92 Smith Pub. Co., Richard R., books 16.00 Sporting News, books Stanlev-Winthj•ops Inc., film rental 19933 Starr hook Co., books 3 .8014. 50 Story House Co., books Supt. of Documents. Treasurer of the 51.4'i U. S .A., slibscrintions 518 ,rorce-ti-nary Rook Comm., hook 'T'ham-s T:zonk ro.. books 744.02 Thom-as Piiblishina Co.. book 14.56 Unit-d Commi.Tnity Services of Met. 2.50 Boston, directory 126.00 Watertown News Co., newspapers Watertown Radio Co., long playing 353.87 records Watertown Cun Publishing Co., Inc., 2.00 subscription Watertown Woman's Club, subscription 861.25 Wells Bindery Inc., binding 04 Wesby & Sons, Inc., J. S., books 394.99 White & Co., James T., cyclopedia of .90 American Biography 1313.90 19,500.00 Wilson Co., H. W., books 339 Public Library-Maintenance Appropriation for 1955 15,178.50 Refund 9.00 15,187.50 Expenditures Baker & Taylor Co., booklets 12.64 Blake, M. Carolyn, expenses conference 2.50 Boston Cons. Gas Co., service 170.83 Boston EdiFon Co., service 2,671.28 Bowker Co., R. R., lists 80.85 Brae Burn Nursery, bushes 11.25 Briggs & Briggs Inc., cleaning 7.20 British Information Services, posters 1.43 Bro-dart Industries, reinforcing tape 141.48 Bryant, Audrey, expenses conference 2.50 Buckley & Scott, servicep and new parts 253.00 Business Equipment Corp., combination steel tracks 503.69 Capitol Floring Co., replacing new tiles 25.00 Carey, John, moving articles 3.12 Carter-Rice & Co., Corp., paper supplies 144.81 Chatter PIP^tric Service. electric service 30.80 Children's Book council, supplies 5.70 Community Mower Service, mower service 37.00 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 4.60 Crowley Bros., office supplies 22.17 Crook Co., William A., plexiglas panes 14.04 DeMambro Sound Equipment Co., repairs 9.40 Demco Library Supplies Co., library supplies 117.32 Dowd Co., Inc., H. J., paper supplies 6.00 Eaton Press Inc., printing 64.50 Evans Printing Co., printing 12.50 Everett, Russell, book transportation 225.00 Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 168.41 Gatchell Glass Co., glass 1.37 Gaylord Bros. Inc., year slugs-cards 491.75 Gilmary Society, postage and packing 4.48 Harvard University, film 2.45 Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 204.20 Jenney Mfg. Co., gas 2.17 Kirkus, Service, Virginia, index sheets 1.12 Lauricella, A., soap, wax paper, supplies 16.55 Lee, Thomas J., loam 24.00 Lewandos, Cleaning drapes 16.00 Library of ongress, cards 225.91 Library Efficiency Corp., tape 19.08 Library Products Inc., book marks, posters 23.23 MacDonald, Francis J., book transport- ation 135.00 Mannix, Paul, care fare 2.08 Mannix, William J., reimbursement 7.28 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., light supplies 564.66 340 Mass. Library Anoc., subscription 5.00 Massa & Sons, V., roof repairs 250.00 Mayo Agency Inc., insurance, your share of fiilm 1.50 McArdle, H. B., supplies 21.00 McCarron, William J., Glycoside 30.00 McCarthy Co., Justin A., charges 15.54 Metcalfes', supplies 5.84 Metropolitan Ice Co., Cellophane 2.95 Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 2,425.35 Mobeco Inc., sign 58.50 Murray Co., Inc., John W., pen points, supplies 25.50 National Cash Register Co., service, adding machine 5.65 New England Film Service Inc., service 30.62 projector, supplies New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 931.76 Orchard Hdwe & Supp. Co., supplies 2.58 Personal Flower Service, Christmas dec- 39.25 orations Peterson Co., A. S.,heating pump- 21.00 service call 4.95 Phinney, Weslev W.. keys, sharpening Polk & Co.. R. L., directory service 10.00 Postmaster-Boston, post cards, postage 54785 Power Lawn Mower, adjustments 19.20 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 443.51 Rivet-O-Manuf. Co.. rubber stamp pads 12.36 Robbins & Co., Stablev R.. plumbing 1195 Robinson, Mrs. Virginia, repair of flag 30.94 03. 0 Ross Co.. M. M., supplies Siegal, Lawrence, expenses conference 13.08 Smith-Corcoran Inc., ribbons & servicing 402.90 typewriter Standard Window Cleaningg Co., win- 82.00 dow cleaning Stetson Co., M. D.. janitors supplies 595.04 Stone & Forsyth Co.. green tape 21.00 Swift Co., Inc., C. B., arm chairs 139.20 Tablet & Ticket Co., tags 12.41 Testa, Esther, expenses conference 2.50 Titus, L. C., carpentering 910.36 W. C. R. B., Charley River Broadcasting 11.00 Co., taping services Ward's, office supplies 10.25 Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 3.52 Watertown, Town of., Water Dept., metered water 24.45 Yerxa, Catherine M., incidentals 21.42 Total Expenditures 13,832.71 Transferred to Revenue 1,354.79 15,187.50 341 Public Library Addition Balance brought forward 133,190.52 Expenditures Tocci & Sons, John, builders 84,557.79 Balance carried forward 48,632.73 133,190.52 Library Trust Fund Income Receipts 320.58 Expenditures Filene's, candy 23.85 Lauriat Co., Charles E., books 85.57 Life, The World We Live, In, book 29.85 Mass. Library Assoc., dues 1.00 Mass. Library Assoc., dues 2.00 New England News Co., books 126.84 Roche, Joseph M., books 25.00 Stackpole Co., books 26.47 320.58 RECREATION Park Department—Salary of Superintendent Appropriation for 1955 3,940.00 Expenditures Dwyer, Joseph, salary 3,940.00 Park Department—Salary of Clerk Appropriation for 1955 300.00 Expenditures Rundlett, Laura, salary 300.00 Park Department—Labor Appropriation for 1055 18,836.40 Expenditures Weekly pay rolls 18,789.82 Transferred to Revenue 96.58 18,886.40 Park Department—Extra Labor Appropriation for 1955 3,000.00 Expenditures Weekly pay rolls 2,998.79 Transferred to Revenue 1.21 3,000.00 Park Department—Maintenance Appropriation for 1955 9,445.00 Refund 360.00 9,805.00 342 Expenditures Anderson Engineering Co., repair 27.50 Barxer 5tee1 t;o., reinforcing rocs cut and bent .27.50 Bert's Auto ttadiator Service, repair 40.uu t3leiler Equipment Co., E. J., repair and rebuua pump 3125 Bliss to Lo., Baines, supplies 5i.su tsoris rroaucts, amusers 16.UU Boston haison Co., service 519.35 1soston Janitor's buppiy Co., Inc., janitors supplies 89.96 Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., sport- ing gooas 414.05 Brae-.burn Nursery, plants 7.7U k;hester Electric 6ervice, wiring score board 200.00 Chestnut Welding & Iron Co., welding 25.00 Clapper Co., service on power machine 473.11 Lommunity Mower Service, mower service 46.50 Condon Corp., John P., concrete 10.78 uoolicige Paint & Supply Co., paint 20.27 Coomb Motor Co., inspections 6.90 Curry Oil Co., tasgon 4.95 Dennis-Driscoll & Co., Inc., clay 195.00 Equipment Rental Co., nails for stud gun 343 4 . Fisk-Alden Co., parts 448.21 Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 43 Fox Drug Store, supplies 1.00 Frost Insecticide Co., ammate 56.00 Green & Co., S. B., lime 49.98 Gulf Oil Corp., sani soil set 909.65 Heii Equipment Co., labor 15.00 Horacek, Victor J., galvanizing 1.75 Lee, Thomas J., sub soil 50.00 Mass. Broken Stone Co., stone 26.93 Mass. Gas & Eelectric Lt. Supply Co., 20.16 supplies 27.00 McElroy, Robert J., lettering 183.0027 Meister, O. J., labor 1, . Middlesex Fuel Co., oil 92 Morse Body Mfg. Co., Inc., swin seats 39.40 N. E. Flag & Asphalt Tennis Court, clay 50.00 New Eng. Tel. & Tel Co. service 148.15 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 133.07 O'Brien & Sons, Inc., M. E., swing chairs, 620.40 chains and frame, backstops O'Connors Cities Service, auto service 120.27 Power Lawn Mower Co., parts and repair 46.82 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 205.23 Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., heating 249.31 Ryerson & Son, Joseph T., galvanizing 10.02 Shutt Inc., George L., tire and tubes service 20.25 Sliney Co., Inc., John J., loam 225.00 Standard Textile Co., white wiper 64.31 343 Summer St. Garage, auto repair 87.82 Systrom C., E. W., snow plow blade 13.50 Tash Signs, sign 20.00 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 334.04 Titus, L. C., carpenter work 40.00 Vespa Bros. Trust Inc., sub soil 720.00 Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 62.81 Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 390.57 Watertown, Town of, metered water 547.05 Watertown Upholstery Co., cotton 3.00 Watertown Sun Pub. Co., advertising 3.50 Total Expenditures 9,750.55 Transferred to Revenue 5.445 9,805.00 Park Department—New Equipment Appropriation for 1945 8,120.00 Expenditures Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., field day marker, bases, tennis nets 327.20 Clapper Co., power mowers 1,774.65 Coobs Motor Co., truck 2,300.00 Costigan Co., John F., intall head lamps 35.15 Fisk-Alden Co., cab installed on Ford Truck 195.00 Madden Co., pabing 1,080.00 Mearn Co., Inc., R. G., supplies 698.74 Meister, O. J., labor 109.00 Shutt Inc., Inc., George L., Tire and tube service 62.73 Svstrom Co., E. W. hydraulic nower control 125.00 Titus, L. C., bill board 650.00 Yeomans F. O'Connell Co., fence 750.00 Total Expenditures 8,107.57 Transferred to Revenue 12.43 8,120.00 Park Department—Fences Appropriation for 1955 1,668.00 Expenditures Watertown Sun Publishing Co., bids 3.50 Yeoman, F. O'Connell Co., repairs, fences 1,648.00 Total Expenditures 1,651.50 Transferred to Revenue f6.50 1,668.00 Park Department—Work Shop and Storage Building Appropriation for 1955 15,079.30 Expenditures D'Antonio Bros., waterproofing 1,600.00 Munhall Fuel Co., heater 1,410.00 344 Titus, L. C., chimney & storage building 11,704.00 Yeoman F. D'Connell Co., fence 360.00 Total Expenditures 15,074.00 Transferred to Revenue 5.50 15,079.30 Park Department—Coolidge Playground Balance brought forward 3,359.65 Expenditures Collins, Arthur H., contract completed 1,500.00 Yeomans F. O'Connell Co., terminal posts for new opening 78.00 Total Expenditures 1,578.00 Transferred to Revenue 1,781.65 3,359.65 Recreation Department--Salary of Director Appropriation for 1955 4,000.00 Expenditures Fortier, Laurent G, salary 3,831.64 Transferred to Revenue 169.36 4,000.00 Recreation Department—Auto Expense Appropriation for 1955 300.00 Expenditures Fortier, Laurent G., auto expense 287.50 Transferred to Revenue 12.50 300.00 Recreation Department—Out-of-State Travel Appropriation for 1955 40.00 Expenditures Foriter, Laurent G., convention 38.05 Transferred to Revenue 1.95 40.00 Recreation Department—Supervisors Salaries Appropriation for 1955 16,000.00 Expenditures Alberico, Alice, salary 1.900 Appleby, Albert, salary 27.00 Appleby, Joan, salary 277.50 Altieri, Barbara, salary 250.00 Averill, Warren, salary 20.00 Baker, Joyce A., salary 240.00 Bannon, Joseph, salary 213.50 Basmajian, Gregory, salary 347.00 Boston Y.W.C.A., instructors 180.00 345 Boys' Club of Waltham, swimming in- struction 30.00 Brennan, Francis J., salary 51.00 Brown, Kenneth, salary 7.50 Brown, Margaret A., salary 368.00 Burke, Peter, salary 184.00 Burmingham, Kathleen, salary 13.50 Carlo, George, salary 7.00 Chinian, Jack, salary 324.00 Coen, Mildred, salary 147.00 Corbett, William, salary 256.50 Costello, Donald, salary 540.00 Craig, Edward, salary 29.00 Cram, John, salary 30.00 Crowley, Brian, salary 274.00 Daley, Catherine, salary 4.00 Dedeyan, Angel, salary 148.50 Degnan, John, salary 814.00 Delaney, Joan, salary 50.00 DePass, John, salary 422.50 Desariers, Carol, salary 240.00 Devaney, Mary salary 90.00 DeVico, Joseph, salary 20.00 Doherty, Paul, salary 175.00 Donnelly, Edward, salary 20.06 Donnelly, Margaret, salary 4.00 Donahue, Roberta, salary 415.50 Downey, Catherine M., salary 294.00 Drulie, Gloria, salary 25.00 Dupuis, Robert, salary 30.00 Ehrlich, Robert, salary 403.50 Farrington, Judith, salary 33.00 Fitzpatrick, Francis, salary 118.50 Fitzpatrick, James, salary 15.00 Fitzpatrick, John, salary 18.00 Fitzpatrick, Margaret, salary 4.00 Frost. Barbara, salary 240.00 Gentiil, John J., salary 210.00 Gleason, Robert, salary 574.00 Gregory, Thomas, salary 283.50 Haddie, Florence, salary 14.00 Hazell, Thomas, salary 27.00 Hoitn, Arthur, salary 36.00 Hunter, Ernest, Jr., salary 8U)O Ianniello, EUvira, salary 6.00 Todice, Jahn, salary 74.00 Keenan, Mary, salary 324.00 Kellev. Joanne,, salary 357.00 Koijmiian, John salary 652.00 Krikorian, Sadie, salary 4.00 Kyle. John, salary 60.00 Laughrea, William, salary 22.50 Lincoln, Walter, salary 50.00 Linehan, John, salary 48.00 Loughlin, Rita, salary 108.00 MacDonald, Ruth, salary 168.00 346 Madden, Joseph T., salary 75.00 Maley, Jo.sephl, salary 84.00 Mantenuto, John, salary 524.00 McCall, Delores, salary 115.00 McCarthy, Marjorie, salary 4.00 McDonough, Regina, salary 72.00 McGrath, Susan J., salary 240.00 McManus, Joseph, salary 62.00 Moody, Harold, salary 1q.00 Morrison, Elinor, salary 626.00 Murphy, Edward L., salary 210.00 Murphy, Margaret, salary 5.00 Murphy, Thomas, salary 152.00 Murphy, Virginia, salary 40.00 Oates, Bernard J., salary 120.00 Oates, Z`homas, salary 653.00 O'Connell, Paul, salary 292.50 Peros, Frank, salary 129.50 Piantedosi, Lewis, salary 500.50 Pouliot, Wilfred, salary 7.50 Powers, Genevieve, salary 52.Q0 Procopio, Anthony, salary 27.00 Reilly, Thomas, salary 291.50 Selian, Verkin, salary 4.00 Sheehan, James, salary 55.00 Sherman, Carol, salary 31.50 Smith, Martha, salary 92.00 Smythe, Frances, salary 195.50 S"pall, Ruth, salary 4.00 Tobin, Catherine, Falary 24.50 Tomasetti, Francis, salary 31.00 Waitt, Mary, salary 54.50 Wallace, James F., salary 50.00 Walsh, James, salary 7.00 Williams, Jane, salary 240.00 Yankowski, George, salary 30q-M Zeno, Joseph, salary 75.00 Total Expenditures 15,9R4.50 Transferred to Revenue 15.50 16,000.00 Recreation Department-Operation Costs and Supplies Appropriation for 1955 3,660.00 Expenditures American Squares, records 11.99 Boston Y. W. C. A., medical examinations 311.50 Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., trophys 591.15 Boy's Club of Waltham, swimming pool rental 220.00 City Radio Center, testing tubes 2.40 DeMambro Sound Equipment Co., sound equipment 227.00 Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 29.54 Eastern Mass. Recreation Assoc., dues 4.00 347 Eaton Press Inc., printing 18.00 Education Program Service, guide to free films 6.00 Evans Printing Service, printing 35.59 Felt Crafter, shirts 35.70 Globe Ticket Co., tickets 30.85 Fortiers, Laurent G., camping con- vention—incidentals 14.99 Hammett Co., J. L., supplies 421.94 Hutchins, Ralph H., Jr., photographs 74.00 Metropolitan Coach Service, coach service 467.00 Middlesex & Boston Stfl. Railway, bus 8.00 National Recreation Assoc., subscrip- tion services 10.00 Newton Y. M. C.A., swimming program 78.00 Postmaster—Boston, post cards, postage 34.27 Purchasing—Town of Watertown, office supplies 140.72 Royal Typeriter Co., typewriter 55.00 Thayer, Helen A., camera supplies 5.00 Watertown Bowladrome Inc., bowling 649.35 Watertown Herald & Watertown Sun, engraving charges, advertising 32.25 Watertown Radio Co., records 19.08 Watertown Stationers and Printers, marking pen 1.95 Watertown Typesetting Co., printing 28.83 Woodland's Ice Cream Co., ice cream 40.00 Woolworth Co., F. W., supplies 55.55 Total Expenditures 3,659.65 Transferred to Revenue .35 3,660.00 Recreation Department—Skating Club Appropriation for 1950 2,250.00 Expenditures Skating Club of Boston, privileges 2,250.00 UNCLASSIFIED Pensions Appropriation for 1955 110000.00 Expenditures Amichette, Luigi, pension 1,748.50 Armstrong, Frank, pension 2,137.30 Black, John, pension 1,950.00 Blackburn, Charles, pension 2,275.00 Brennan, John, pension 1,200.00 Chick, Arnold, pension 1,764.00 Colbert, John, pension 585.32 Comfort, Redfort, pension 1,450.00 Conti, Domenic, pension 1,234.66 -Days, James, pension 1,443.41 348 Devanry, Thomas, pensoin 1,700.00 DiAmico, Michael, pension 1,443.41 Donnelly, Andrew J., pension 3,150.00 Dwyer, Paul, pension 2,333.34 Faherty, Martin J., pension 1,586.88 Ferguson, Thomas, pension 2,004.38 Flanagan, James E., pension 147.60 Ford, Joseph, pension 1,495.00 Gilford, Joseph, pension 808.15 Gorman, William, pension 2,026.22 Hanley, Lawrence E., pension 1,853.00 Hession, Philip, pension 195.35 Hetherington,`Walter L., pension 2,855.51 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, Albert, pension 2,333.25 Kelly, John J., pension 1,700.00 Kent, Ivan E., pension 3,232.12 Louglin, Joseph F., pension 1,550.00 Mackin, Walter, pension 1,911.00 Maloney, William, pension 2,066.66 Mann, Charles, pension 2,708.40 Mazzeo, Joseph, pension 880.00 McDermott, Michael, pension 1,200.00 McNicholas, Peter, pension 2,066.66 Milmore, John F.. nension 2,Onn.00 Milmore. Thomas F., pension 1.243.34 Moran, Michael, pension 1,454.00 Morley, Thomas, pension 1.612.14 Murphy, Jeremiah J., pension 2.500.38 Neal, Paul W., pension 2,004.38 O'Hearn, John W., pension 1,800.00 O'Leary, John J., pension 1.290.24 Parker, Harold, pension 1.6nn.nn Perkins, Arthur, pension 2.200.00 Perkins, Louis, pension 1.500.n0 Quirk, John. pension 1.Rnn.nn Regan, William, pension 2,208.52 Reill-, John J., Jr., pension 1.RFr,.nn Reilly, Joseph J., pension 2,306.35 Russo. Dominic. pension 1.2", An Shea. Charles E.. pension 2.R??.'•t Smith, William, pension 1.24R.R4 Stead, JOSeDh. Den-ion 1 R4i nn Vahey, David. pension 3,494.4n Vahey, James J., pension 1.37a,nn Zuppe, Frank, pension 1,296.80 Total Expenditures 105.360.81 Transferred to Revenue 4 639.19 130.000.00 Annuities Appropriation for 1955 7,770.00 349 Expenditures Carney, Margaret, annuity 900.00 Clifford, Mary J., annuity 900.00 Ford, Gertrude A., annuity 900.00 McElhiney, Lydia, annuity 900.00 Mee, Vivienne, annuity 23.20 Munhall, Blanche, annuity 900.00 Nally, Ann., annuity 520.00 Nichols, Sadie, annuity 573.60 Streeter, Katie C., annuity 900.00 Welsh, Alice, annuity 900.00 Total Expenditures 7,416.80 Transferred to Revenue 353.20 7,770.00 Printing Town Reports Appropriation for 1955 3,000.00 Expenditures Eaton Press, Inc., printing 2,492.40 Transferred to Revenue 507.60 3,000.00 Reserve Fund Appropriation for 1955 35,000.00 Expenditures Cemetery, Locke Mower 900.00 Cost of Living Allowance 14,783.10 Election Expense 1,200.00 Engineering Salaries, Garde III 31.38 Contingent 125.00 Fire, Captains' Salaries 244.00 Interest 2,000.00 Police, SpecialPolice 146.52 Medical Expense 2,500.00 PublicWelfare, Dis. Asst. 2,000.00 School, Fuel 2,500.00 Athletic Fund 1,000.00 Selectmen, Emergency Hire 650.00 Sewer, Construction 6,000.00 Treasurer Contingent 420.00 Water Construction 500.00 35,000.00 Contingent Appropriation for 1955 3,000.00 Expenditures Atlantic Flag Pole Co., Inc., paint—new halyards— new flags 159.30 Boston & Maine R. R. Co., rental of land for parking 610.00 Cameron, John M., settlement 9.20 Cooke, Rudolph W., settlement 42.00 350 D'Alanno, Rudolph, andCarmela D'Alanno, settlement 300.00 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 117.75 Fitzpatrick, Beatrice &Thomas Fitzpartick, settlement 150.00 Fitzpatrick, Frank, Jr., Xmas trees 52.00 Manolian, Ann & Manuel Manolian, settlement 200.00 Mass Gas & Electric Lt.Supp. Co., supplies 28.36 Metropolitan Transit Authority, traffic signal no"t at car house—agreement 1.00 Union Market National Bank, rent, parking 208.17 Universal Decorating Co., decorating buildings 150.00 Vieira, John. settlement 115.10 Vrock. Rocco, settlement 150.00 Wat^rtown Herald, advertising 100.00 Woolworth Co. F. W., Xmas decorations 15.66 Total Expenditures 2,408.54 Transferred to Revenue 591.46 3,000.00 Headquarters--Veterans Organizations Appropriation for 1955 5,000.00 Expenditures Dragone, Joseph, rent 1,200.00 Fratc-rnal Order of Eagles, rent 225.00 Heffernan, John E., rent 550.00 Keefe, Joseph H.. rpnt 1.9nn.no MetchPar Renif,7 'T'rr,st Co., rent 1.2nn no Isaac B. Patt,-n Post, rent 165.00 Isaae. B. Patt-n Post. rent 5n.no St. James Armenian Church, rent 100.00 Total Expenditures 4,69n.00 Transferred to Revenue 310.00 5,000.00 Insurance Appropriation for 1955 15,000.00 Expenditures Applin, H. Herbert. insurance 840.00 Barrett Insurance Agency, John W., Ins. 840.00 Bogosian, Edna, insurance 210.00 Chase, Erle L., insurance 420.00 D'Andrea, Victor, insurance 420.00 Heffernan, John E., insurance 611.29 Jackson, Andrew, Ins. Agency, insurance 840.00 Keefe, Mary G.,insurance 840.00 LeFavor. George E., insurance 210.00 Menton-Powers Insurance Agency, insurance 840.00 351 Murphy Insurance Agency, George T., insurance 840.00 Oates Insurance Agency, Edward A., insurance 1,017.82 O'Brion-Russell & Co., insurance 593.38 Rugg Insurance Agency, William W. insurance 1,319.55 Sama, Andrew A., insurance 840.00 Stone Inc., Edwin L., insurance 420.00 Whitney, J. Malcolm, insurance 368.62 Wright, Edward F., insurance 2,053.91 Total Expenditures 13,734.97 Transferred to Revenue 1,265.03 15,000.00 Group Insurance Appropriation for 1955 10,000.00 Expenditures John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., payments 8,235.99 Transferred to Revenue 1,764.01 10,000.00 Memorial Day Appropriation for 1955 4,325.00 Expenditures Cass the Florist, wreaths Amvets 107.00 Amvets Post 14, food graves reg off. Amvets. 168.01 Kelly Florist, wreaths 162.75 Personal Press, printing 97.50 Alba Press, printing D.A.V. 24.00 Comley, Albert C., wreaths 195.90 Diables Amer. Vets Chapter 14—incidentals 103.29 McCarthy Bros., limousenes Gold Star Mothers 36.00 Personal Flower Service, flowers 35.00 Italian-American W. W. Veterans Post 30 wreaths, Italian-American 248.50 Mason's Flowers, Inc., incidentals 319.00 Kelly Florist, wreaths S.A.R. 30.00 Emblem Flag Co., grave markers . 325.00 Collins. Richard, trucking flowers SW 24.00 Evans Printing Service printing 3.50 Goodale, Margaret, Luncheon 62.80 Kellv Florist, flowers, wreaths, plapts 235.00 McCarthy Bros, limousines 24.00 Baye State Floral Co., wreaths American Legion 565.00 Evans Printing Service, printing 28.00 Golden Cookie Bakeries, Inc., cookies 3.13 Higgins Ice Cream, ice cream 12.35 Ingerson, Frederick J., incidentals 65.55 Kreems Camera & Card Shop, tags, ice cubes 4.70 352 McGann & Sons, Inc., bronze name plates 55.00 Royal Oak Food Store, food supplies 6.94 Russo & Sons, Inc., tonic 13.20 Somerville Machine & Foundry Co.,markers 87.75 Steve-Vin Pastry Shop, rolls 6.50 Meat Spot, cold cuts, ham, cheese 123.97 Woodland Dairy Inc., milk 5.76 Gilson, Charles O., car & trailer V.F.W. 10.00 Kellv Florist 312.00 Mullin, Arthur P.. car 10.00 Obin, Joseph A., trailer 10.00 V.F.W., Burnham-Manning Post 1105, incidentals 302.90 Blake, Thomas A., bands General Committee 135.00 Dutcherm Ernest A., services 15.00 Keilty, Rev. John P., chaplain 25.00 New Eng Derorating Co., flags 288.00 '17'eterans Services. office supplies 15.00 Waterhouse, R^v. Edson B., chaplain 25.00 4,325.00 Workmen's Compensation-Salary of Agent Appropriation for 1955 1,100.00 Expenditures Meehan, John P., salary 1,100.00 Workmen's Compensation Appropriation for 1955 11,000.00 Expenditures Abbott, Alden Auinhv D.D., services 80.00 Branca. Alfrod W., M.D., services 1.45.00 Broderick. Thomas F.. Jr. M.D. services 10.00 'Butler. Fd,,vard J.. M.D., services 90.00 Canzanelli. P.. M.D.. services 111.n0 ravanuagh. Thomas. M.D.. services 10.0n Chapman. Richard. rompensation 490.nn DPP,-lice, Jo-ph. (-omnensation 2.210 00 DeFelie-. inspvh, reimbursement (prescriptino) 2.00 DPlleville. John. compensation A5.71 Doherty, Paul. romnensation 51.42 T)oherty. Pa»1. rpimhur,-pment (nrescription) a.75 T)onnwn. William F.. M.D., services 1F0.00 Fa`vi Press. Inc.. minting 70.70 Fril-k-on Pharm9ev, prescriptions 25-42 Fox Drug Store. nreserintions 3•90 r,orman. Fizcrpne Y. M.D.. services 1 n.00 Houylev. Haz-1. nomnPnsation 2,080.nn Kelly. Fdwsrd J.. M D., services 9.00 X-mrkian. J. J.. M.D., services 11.00 T.aMnrtieplli. Jocanh. compensation 49,429 T.anrirly. rhri-fnn1+ r L.. M.D., services 25 0n Ma'+ar1v Co.. F. F . hplt 13.50 Magc.. rommnrw--ith of. T)Ppartment of. Industrial Accidents-impartial examinations, and X-rays 40.00 353 McDermott, Henry, compensation 111.44 McNutt, Samueal, compensation 55.72 Moloney, Albert M., M.D., services 15.00 Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 11.80 Murdock, William, compensation 409.63 O'Brien, Frederick W., M.D., services 25.00 Parkhurst, Robert, compensation 58.92 Perlmutter, Samuel M., M.D., services 11.00 Pesce. Guv C., M.D., services 55.00 Picceri, Saverio, M.D., services 14-00 Pomeroy Co., sacro belt 10.80 Secord, Walter N., M.D., services 57.00 St. Onge. Adelard. compensation 42.86 Streim, Benjamin, M.D., services 8.00 Sullivan, Garrett L.. M.D., services 15.00 Veterans Administration Hospital, care 887.00 Supine. William R.. M.D., services 4.00 York. Robert S., M.D., services 557.50 Total Expenditures 8.505 R2 Transferred to Revenue 2.494.38 11,000.00 Workmen's Compensation-Unpaid Bills Appropriation for 1955 101.00 Expenditures Gettes, Charles N. M.D., services 15.00 Gorman, Eugene F., M.D., services 25.00 Mt. Auburn Hospital, X-ray 5.00 Pesce, Guy C., M.D., services 8.00 Streim, Benjamin, M.D., services 43.00 Toppan, Albert B., M.D., services 5.00 101.00 Eyeglasses for School Children Appropriation for 1955 250.00 Expenditures Baboian, J. C., M.D., eyeglasses 72.00 Eliot, Dr. Harold E., eyeglasses 36.00 Schindler, John,. eyeglasses and examination 15.00 Total Expenditures 123.00 Transferred to Revenue 127.00 250:00 Civil Defense-Salary of Director Appropriation for 1955 1,500.00 Expenditures Corbett, John F.,.salary 1,500.00 Civil Defense-Salary Junior Clerk & Typist Appropriation for 1955 1,140.00 Expenditures Blyth, Elizabeth, salary 1,140.00 354 Civil Defense Appropriation for 1955 6,850.00 Balance brought forward 1,139.06 Refunds 2,127.43 10,116.49 Expenditures A.B.C. Television & Washer Shop., battery 6.25 Alexander Co., Louis A.., extinguishers 75.00 Atomlite, siren and sirenlite 40.00 Barttro, James L., reimbursement for radio parts 12.48 Belmont Supply Co., police whistles 6.75 Blyth, Elizabeth, reimbursement 6.70 Bright Enterprises, William .D, heavy canvas with grommets 20.50 Casey & Dupuis Equip Corp., sliding steel tray for pumper 40.00 Chester Electric Service, sump pump 43.15 Comeau, Service Station, Wm. J., gas 10.40 Connell Co., W. J., repair 62.59 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., rope 21.90 Corbett, John F., demonstration luncheon 3.40 Costigan Co., John F., electrical work 6.50 Cramer Electronics, Inc., supplies 8.51 Dietz Co., R.A., auto repair 10.00 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 44.50 Evans Printing Service, printing 8.50 Fletcher Hdwe Co., supplies 21.33 Forsberg Manufacturing Corp., junior radio 14.00 Hammett Co., J. L., bulletin board 15.95 Hampson, Edward R., electric supplies 19.67 Hathaway Bakeries, Inc., doughnuts 1.80 Hunt Marquardt, Inc., bernz-ry matic 87.18 Iver-Johnson Sporting Goods Co., ammunition 44.90 Leonard-Greene-Shaw Co., cable 19.60 Light Products Inc., batteries 8.46 Linsky & Bros., Inc., M., chevrons 15.00 Mass., Commonwealth of., matching shar ammunitions 112.92 Mass Gay & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., light supplies 57.42 McGraw-Hill BookCo.. films 17.57 Mearn Co., Inc.. R. G., raincoats 458.93 Meister. n. J.. extensions for rods 5.50 Metcalfe &. Co., supplies 3.01 Milmore, Frederick J.. lettering 30.00 New En.g Gas Products. Inc., medical gas 13.00 New Eng Police Revolver League ,Inc., practise. targets, dues, entries, regis fees 98.35 New Eng. Tel & Tel Co.. services 1,478.47 Nihan, L. V.. repair of Webster teletalk 15.45 Painter Co.. Alan. clean & overhaul generator 45.00 Piccolo's Pharmacy, Inc.. coffee 6.60 Purchasing. Town of Watertown, supplies 90.95 Railway 19xpress Agency, express 2.83 355 Registry of Motor Vehicles, registrations 6.00 Reo Motors, Inc., repairs 16.80 Robbins Co., Stanley R., plastic hose & coupling 19:50 Ryerson & Son, Inc., Joseph T., steel 25.21 Sears Roebuck & Co., drill 24.95 Secretary of the Commonwealth, civil service manuals 25.00 Standard Auto Gear Co., parts 4.98 Standard Maintenance Co., typewriter maintenance 9.60 Steven Auto Parts, Inc., auto radio 53.54 Superior Electric Service Co., adjusting and repairing 30.62 Valpey Crystal Corp., armateur 72.30 Watertown Lumber Co., pegboard 6.40 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 1,27 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., advertising 3.50 Wentworth-Forman Co., Inc., banners 34.76 Woolworth Co., F. W., frames 1.95 Total Expenditures 3.630.4() Balance carried forward 6,486.09 10,116.49 State Census Balance brought forward 1,500.00 Expenditures Carroll, Richard E., services 150.00 Manqiewicz, W. John, services 150.00 Chamberlin, James W., services 150.00 Martin, William, services 150.00 Munger, Walter T., services 150.00 Murphy, Sylvester P., services 150.00 Papalia, John F., services 150.00 Sheehan, Joseph H., Jr., services 150.00 Wellman, George B., supervising 300.00 1,500.00 325th Anniversary Appropriation for 1955 500.00 Expenditures Acorn Films, motion picture 50.00 Eaton Press, Inc., printing 358.85 Evans Printing Service, printing 22.25 Igoe, James M., services patrolmen 14.00 Mason's Flowers Inc.,, flowers 10.00 Watertown Letter Shop, mimeographing 6.00 Total Expenditures 461.10 Transferred to Revenue 3&90 500.00 356 American Legion Home Repairs Balance brought forward 321.60 Expenditures Manzelli Oil Co., tank 55.00 Balance carried forward 266.60 321.60 Revolutionary War Memorials Balance brought forward 80.00 Expenditures Folino & Sons Inc., T. F., repaving grave stone— brick piers 80.00 Baratte Settlement Appropriation for 1955 209.65 Expenditures Baratta, Joseph, settlement 209.65 Farese Settlement Appropriation for 1955 1,200.00 Expenditures Farese Anna, & Elio Farese, settlement 1,200.00 Kelley Settlement Appropriation for 1955 720.00 Expenditures Kelley, John J., settlement 720.00 LeConti Settlement Appropriation for 1955 270.00 Expenditures LeConti, Anthony, settlement 270.00 Contributory Retirement System Appropriation for 1955 61,944.90 Expenditures Watertown Contributory Retirement System 61,944.96 Hurricane Damage Account Armor Fence Co. Inc., repair backstop (Park) 86.00 Capone Corp.,Wm. P., stump removal (Highway) 282.25 Condon Corp., John P., concrete repair (Highway) 228.81 357 Jim's Service Station, gas 27.78 Joyce & Son Inc., P. J., cutting up trees, shrubs, removal (School) 350.00 O'Connor's Cities Service, gas 4.61 Pay Rolls--weekly (Hurricane emergency 2,900.88 Piccolo's Pharmacy Inc., sandwiches 94.85 Sunnybrook Market, sandwiches 5.75 Titus, L. C., roof shingling 165.00 Yeomans F. O'Connell Co., repair fence (Park) 370.00 Deficit carried forward 4,515.93 4,515:93 Flood Damage Account Expenditures Buckley & Scott, Reinstalled burner (library and"police station) 71.45 Carpenter Mfg. Co., lights (Highway) 94.89 Casey & Dupuis Eauip. Corp., rental of PUMP 273.78 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 80..25 Cornwell Tool Co., timing light 29.50 Crowley, James, services 31.50 Derman Rug Co., asphalt the 493.00 Federal Laboratories Inc., ammunition 553.82 Linder & Co., supplies 24.75 Homelite Corp., fittings 9,36 Mannix, Paul, services 20.68 MaFs, Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 18.90 McDonald Co., John A., adapters 35.56 Mearn Co., R. G., hose 645.59 Moore Corp., Irving B., wrench, couplings hose. 44.50 Municipal Services Inc., pump, supplies, coupling, hose, valves 417.96 Otis Bros. Co. rubber boots 119.40 Parker-Danner Co., hose, supplies, parts 197.65 Pay-Roll 4,468.87 Pesco Equipment Corp., parts 25.56 Piccolo's Pharmacy, lunches 24.05 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 184.50 Raymond, D.B., gravel . 152.95 Robbins & Co., Stanley R., heating.repair 125.00 Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., heating work 180.00 Stearns-Perry & Smith Co., repair 22.50 Stevens, Malcolm G., sump pumps 670.00 Stuart & Son, T., rental pump ;:105.00 Tide Water Assoc., Oil Co., gas 98.88 Titus, L. C., base board 5.00 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co. supplies ... 9.26 .Deficit carried forward 9,234.11 9,234.11 358 Executions Expenditures Harter, Harriet B., execution 200.00 Moloney, Frances, execution 4,367.07 Deficit carried forward 4,567.07 4,567.07 Cost of Living Allowance Appropriation for 1955 320,000.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 14,783.10 334,783.10 Expenditures Cash Disbursements 334,735.23 Transferred to Revenue 47.87 334,793.10 Payroll Deductions for Purchase of Bonds Balance brought forward 1,285.17 Deductions 18,585.61 19,870.78 Expenditures Bonds Purchased 18,634.00 Balance carried forward. 1,236.78 19,870.78 PayrollDeductions for Withholding Tax Balance brought forward 42,988.30 Deductions 362,391.32 405,379.62 Expenditures Deductions—payrolls 366,486.92 Balance carried forward 38,892.70 405,379.62 ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES Water Department Salary of Superintendent Appropriation for 1955 5,500.00 Expenditures Oates, Michael B., salary 5,500.00 Water Department—Asst. Superintendent Salary Appropriation for 1955 4,600.00 Expenditures Johnson, Edwin, salary 4,600.00 Water Department—Registrar Salary Appropriation for 1955 3,840.00 359 Expenditures Edmunds, Harold K., salary 3,560.90 Transferred to Revenue 379.10 3,940.00 Water Department--Salary of Principal Clerk Appropriation for 1955 . . . . 3,220.00 Expenditures Rundlett, Laura B., salary 3,200.00 Water Department—Senior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,720.00 Expenditures Wright, Angela, salary 2,720.00 Water Departmen"unior Clerk Salary Appropriation for 1955 2,177.41 Expenditures Santorsola, Mary Ann, salary 2,177.41 Water Department—Meter Readers Salaries Appropriation for 1955 9,660.00 Expenditures Meter-readers salaries 9,631.09 Transferred to Revenue 28.919 9,660.00 Water Department—Labor Appropriation for 1955 56,824.32 Expenditures Weekly pay roll 56,718.44 Transferred to Revenue 105.88 56,824.32 Water Department—Emergency Overtime Appropriation for 1955 5,000.00 Expenditures Weekly pay rolls 4,385.24 Transferred to Revenue 614.76 5,000.00 Water Department—Office Supplies Appropriation for 1955 2,894.00 Expenditures Addressograph Multigraph Corp., main- tenance, machine repairs 156.54 Allen Bros., Corp., badges 13.14 Allen Business Machines, R. C., main- tenance 18.25 360 Caldwell Co., George A., aquaphones 6.63 Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Co., charts 10.61 EvansPrinting Service, printing 121.56 Horne & Co., H. S., printing 241.96 Johnson Co:, Inc., Andrew T., tapes 28.40 Mass. Gas & Elecrtic Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 61.58 National Tag & Label Corp., tags 69.71 New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 8.50 New Eng. Towel Supply Co., towel supply 13.80 New Engand Water Works Assoc., subscription 4.00 Oakley Country Club; dinners 38.63 Postmater—Boston, postage 1,319.59 Purchasing, Town of Watertown, supplies 180.47 Smith Co., Frederic B., bills 370.57 Standard Maintenance Co., mainte- nance typewriters 38.40 Underwood Corp.; typewriter-ribbons 141.90 Water Works Engineering, subscription 5.00 Watertown Sun Pub. Co., subscription 1.00 Wentworth-Forman Co., Inc., caps 18.51 Total Expenditures 2,868.75 Transferred to Revenue 25.25. 2,894.00 Water Department—Car Expense—Registrar Appropriation for 1955 300.00 Expenditures Edmunds, Harold K., car expense 300.00 Water Department—Out-of-State Travel Appropriation for 1955 100.00 Expenditures Oates, Michael B., convention 100.00 Water Department—Water Liens Appropriation for 1955 250.00 Expenditures Evans Printing.Service, printing 88.69 Middlesex Registry 'of Deeds, filing water lines 14.30 Postmaster—Boston, envelopes 70.52 Total Expenditures 173.51 Transferred to Revenue 76.49 250.00 Water Department—Maintenance—Materials Appropriation for 1955 13,203.22 Expenditures Agines Sales Co., penetrating fluid 7.00 361 Alexander Co., Louis A., rental trencher 45.00 Atlantic Battery Co., batteries 86.63 Batchelder-Pontiac Corp., auto repair 61.34 Boston Edison Co., -service 273.57 Blue Line Express Inc., express 2.75 Boston Janitor's Cupp. Co., supplies 32.46 Casey & Dupuis Equip. Co., welding - 46.25 Carpenter Mfg. Co., lights 39.60 Charles Pontiac Corp., repairs 90.06 Clayton's Auto Glass Service, glass 21..41 Community Garage, labor and parts 85.23 Condon Corp., John P., concrete 32.67 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 9.75 Coombs Motor Co., motor repair 226.84 Curry Oil Co., supplies 467.52 Davis Tractor Co., H. F., parts 38.73 Department of Public Satety, licenses to operate hoisting machinery 12.00 Diener Motors,- repair 59.68 Dunn's Drug Store, 1st aid kit 13.87 Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., fittings 404.10 Fishers Lawn Mower Service, lawn mower service 3.00 Fletcher Hardware Co., hardware 139.02 Fuller Co., cleaning supplies 32.15 Gar Wood Industries, repair crane 95.91 Gray's Express Inc., express 2.65 Gilco Equipment Co., reconditioning 6.82 Harris, Charles A., rubber boots 51.20 Hersey Mfg. Co., parts 1,731.37 Hilco Supply Co., Inc., hydrants 603.01 Horacek, Victor J., galvanize covers 12.70 John Co., Inc., Andrew T., supplies 76.90 Jackson, Andrew Ins. Co., insurance 875.32 Keefe, Mary G., insurance 7.00 Kelly's Shell Service, repair 48.00 Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co., fittings 19.72 Killian, Walter E., wee jack 23.50 Linde Air Products Co., tank exchange 5.70 Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., parts 182.95 MacIntosh Coal Co., John, coal 53.90 MacLeod & Moynihan, lumber 34.88 Mac ServiceInc., C., gas 3.00 Mass. Broken Stone Co., top 13.47 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 53.29 Massa & Sons, V., repair roof 30.00 McCarthy Co., Justin A., adapters 23.70 McDonald Co., John A., boxes 414.00 McElroy, Robert J., painting and lettering 20.00 McGlaufiin, B. Fay, insurance 240.93 Meister, O. J., boomtruck repair, repairs 312.00 Middlesex Fuel Co., oil 413.99 Morrissey Bros. Tractor Co., part 4.60 Morse-Body Mfg. Co., Inc., back cur- 362 tains for truck, install dome light 67.70 Mueller Co., gaskets , 100.05 Municipal Services, wheelable fur- nace-supplies 336.:85 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., services 106.77 Northeast Oil Co., oil 95.16 Oates Inc. Agency, Edward A., insurance 308.50 Oates, Michael B., garage 61.50 Papazian, Mrs. Helen, auto repair 15.00 Parker-Danner Co., repairs to tractor, supplies 194.31 Pirolli & Son, Michael J., cement 9.10 Purchasing-Town of.Watertown, supplies 368.05 Quirk Co., Edward S., tires and tubes 189.83 Railway Express Agency, express 2.12 Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 30.00 Rockwell Mfg. Co., parts 108.00 Rooney, William J., renovating from fire 293.00 Shutt Inc., George L., tire service 291.05 Sullivan Oil Co., oil 26.36 Summer St. Garage, repairs 492.26 Summer & Dunbar, supplies 85.15 Standard Auto Gear Co., auto parts 15.47 Thompson-Durkee Co., fire-pot 23.37 Thor Power Tool Co., power tools, swivell and swivell nut 28.90 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 1,698.88 Town Diner, suppers 29.89 Tropical Paint & Oil Co., paint 17.82 Waltham Lime & Cement Co., supplies 9.80 Waltham Screw Co., couplings 44.00 Watch City Upholstery Co., foam rubber and leatherette (pieces) 13.03 Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., pain`. 127.16 Watertown Herald, advertising 48.00 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 8.35 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., bids 3.50 White Co., John J., salt hay 22.26 White Motor Co., parts 1.79 Wright, Edward F., insurance 154.25 Total Expenditures 13,024.37 Transferred to Revenue 178.85 13,203.22 Water Department-Construction & Reconstruction Appropriation for 1955 6,607.43 Transferred Reserve Fund 500.00 7,107.43 Expenditures American Building Wrecking Co.,lumber 37.50 Boston & Maine R. R. Co., fire plugs 23.75 Brown's Express Inc., express 19.18 Clematis Brook Sand & Gravel Co., back- 363 hoe rental 370.00 Condon Corp., John P., concrete '382.68 Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., curb boxes 207.50 Hilco Supply Co., pipe-fitting 3,741.42 Hydraulic Development Corp. master mix 44.00 Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., valves 878.66 McDonald Co., John A., services boxes 152.00 Morrissey Bros. Tractor Co., parts 81.00 Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 109.08 Red Hed Mfg. Co., supplies 595.61 'Fide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 138.43 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 124.60 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., adv. 7.00 Total Expenditures 6,912.41 Transferred to Revenue 195.02 7,107.43 Water Department-New House Services Appropriation for 1955 4,000.00 Expenditures Condon Corp., John P., concrete 10.78 Curry Oil Co., fittings 57.10 Hilo Supply Inc., supplies 1,563.81 McDonald C., John A., couplings 106.20 Municipal Services Inc., adapters 44.09 Pirolli & Sons, M. J., cement 11.09 Red Hed Mfg. Co., copper fittings 1,667.03 Sullivan Oil Co., oil 20.15 Thompson-Durkee Co., fittings T4.48 Warren Bros. Roads Co., mixture 30.18 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 419.21 Total Expenditures 3,944.93 Transferred to Revenue 55.07 4,000.00 Water Department-Renewal of Services Appropriation for 1955 2,125.00 Expenditures Condon Corp., John P., concrete 102.39 Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., pipe 103.55 Hilco Supply Inc., fittings, copper tubing 792.76 Lynch Inc., Charles L., fittings 5.10 243.30 McDonald Co., John A., supplies Municipal Services, fittings 115.21 Pirolli Co., Michael J., cement 15.60 Red Hed Mfg. Co., supplies 649.39 Waltham Lime & cement 10.98 Warren Bros. Roads Co., mixture 41.53 364 Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., fittings 42.22 Total Expenditures 2,122.03 Transferred to Revenue 2.97 2,125.00 Water Department—New 5/8" Meters Appropriation for 1955 2,226.00 Expenditures Hersey Mfg Co., meters 1,114.20 Rockwell Mfg. Co., meters 1,084.50 Total Expenditures 2,198.70 Transferred to Revenue 27.30 2,226.00 Water Department—Six 1" Meters Appropriation for 1955 325.00 Expenditures Hersey Mfg. Co., meters 278.83 Transferred to Revenue 46.17 325.00 Water Department—Cleaning Mains Appropriation for 1955 3,000.00 Expenditures Calgon Inc., calgo 161.20 Condon Corp., John P., concrete 16.17 Hilco Supply Inc., couplings, copper tubing 953.55 MacDonald Co., John A., service box tops 117.90 National Water Main Cleaning Co., water main cleaning 489.60 Red Hed Mfg. Co., brass goods 597.74 Warren Bros. Roads Co., mixture 25.87 Total Expenditures 2,362.03 Transferred to Revenue 637.97 3,000.00 Water Department—LeRoy Tractor Appropriation for 1955 4,300.00 Expenditures McElroy, Robert J., lettering 10.00 Parker-Danner So., LeRoy tractor 4,272.80 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., adv. 3.50 Total Expenditures 4,286.30 Transferred to Revenue 13.70 4,300.00 365 Water Department -Neiv Ranch Wagon Appropriation for 1955 2.150.00 Expenditures Arteraft Mfg. Co., slip covers 22.50 Coombs Motor Co., ranch wagon 1,558.83 Shutt Inc., George L., tires and tubes 45.40 Total Expenditures 1,626.73 Transferred to Revenue 523.27 2,150.00 Water Department—Police Alarm Appropriation for 1955 950.00 Expenditures Boston & Maine R. R. Co., freight 21.1;2 Fantasia, Serafino, wiring 75.00 Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Supp. Co., supplies 45.12 Gravbar, bolts 36.85 Maurer, Francis, wiring 55.00 O'Neil, Richard J., wiring 70.00 Shutt, Charles, services 5.00 Simnlex Wire & Cable Co., wire 499.16 Stadiman, Edward A., wiring 75.00 Total Exnenditvres 893.75 Transferred to Revenue 86.25 950.00 Cemetery Department—Salary of Superintendent Appropriation for 1955 3,482.85 Expenditures Minincleri, Alfred, salary 3,482.85 Cemetery Department—Labor Appropriation for 1955 Expenditures 17,270.00 Pay roll, weekly 16,939.91 Transferred to Revenue 330.09 17,270.00 Cemetery Department—Transportation (Superintedent) Appropriation for 1955 300.00 Expenditures Minincleri, Alfred, transportation 300.00 Cemetery Department—Contingent Appropriation for 1955 2,300.00 Expenditures Alger Oil Co., Inc., gas 43.93 Barrett Tns. Co.. John W., insurance 164.00 Boston Edison Co., service 366 Char]esContracting Co., rental grader and 2 trucks 300.00 Clapper C., service and parts 295.66 Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 432.75 Coolidge Sq. Service Station, gas and oil 6.85 Edgar's Flowers, plants 100.00 Hope Rubber Co., hose clamps 1.44 Lauricella, A., cleaning supplies 3.07 Lindsay Co., P. K., clay spade, supplies 40.28 Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 209.86 Minincleri, Alfred, stamps 1.25 Mooney Card & Gift Shop, ledger and supplies 7.95 Mt. Auburn Motors. repair 42.36 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., connecting phone, individual line, measured service 82.10 Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 37.51 PurchaFing—Town of Watertown, supplies 11.46 Quirk Co., Edward S., tube vulcanized 2.00 Shutt Inc., George L., tires and tubes 77.69 Standard Auto Gear Co., parts 4.68 Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 118.04 Waltham Lime & Cement Co., pipe 99.22 Watertown, Town of., metered water 19.21 Watertown Sun Publishing Co., adv. 4.50 Woolworth Co., F. W., office supplies 1.49 Total Expenditures 2,135.81 Transferred to Revenue 164.19 2,300.00 Cemetery Department—Resurfacing Ridgelawn Cemetery Appropriation for 1955 6,200.00 Expenditures Charles Contracting Co., resurfacing Ridgelawn Cemetery 6,200.00 Cemetery Department--"Locke" Mower Transferred Reserve Fund 900.00 Expenditures Power Lawn Mower Service Co., lawn mower 878.08 Transferred to Revenue 21.92 900.00 Cemetery Department—Cemetery Road Construction Balance brought forward 1,997.50 Expenditures Charles Contracting Co., road construction 944.00 Folino & Sons Co., T. F., payment 1,000.00 Water Sun Publishing Co., bids 3.50 1,997.50 367 Cemetery Department—Water Connection (Ridgelawn) Balance brought forward 156.96 Expenditures Charles Contracting Co., water connection 156.00 Transferred to Revenue .96 156.96 INTEREST & MATURING DEBT TOWN DEBT Appropriation for 1955 109,000.00 Expenditures Bonds Paid 109,000.00 Interest Appropriation for 1955 36,500.00 Transferred Reserve Fund 2,000.00 38,500.00 Expenditures Coupons 30,566.25 Discount on notes 6,407.14 Acme Engineering Co., interest on refunds 261.55 Lewis-Shepard Co., interest on refunds 408.41 Manning Maxwell & Moore Inc., interest on refunds 789.91 Nakashian et ux, Harry S., interest on refunds 8.48 Total Expenditures 38,441.74 Transferred to Revenue 58.26 38,500.0,, State Taxes and Assessments Estimated by Commissioner 325,013.36 Expenditures Auditing Municipal Accounts 2,685.98 Boston Arena Authority 1,122.49 Boston Met District Expenses 89.14 Examination of Retirement system 237.99 Metropolitan Park Tax 54,658.52 Metropolitan Sewer Tax 71,280.72 Metropolitan Water Loan 100,818.40 M. T. A., Reduction of Principal 10,351.77 M. T. A. Deficiency 84,107.64 Smoke Inspection 847.10 Total Expenditures 326,259.75 Deficit carried forward 1,246.39 325,013.36 368 County Tax Estimated by Commissioner 146,927.00 Expenditures Middlesex County Treasurer 162,712.91 Deficit carried forward 15,785.91 146,927.00 County Hospital T.B. Assessment Estimated by Commissioner 53,379.96 Expenditures Middlesex County Treasurer 55,369.85 Deficit carried forward 1,989.89 53,379.96 370 BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Cash: General; $453,320.52 Petty Advances; Collector 500.00 Health 10.00 Veterans' Benefits 200.00 710.00 General; Accounts Receivable: Taxes; Levy of 1955 280.00 Polls 60,916.22 Property 7,515.80 68,712.02 Personal Motor Vehicle Excise; 9,560.42 Levy of 1955 Special Assessments: Added to taxes 1955; Moth 52.00 Sidewalk 26.28 Street 187.48 Drains 54.68 Sidewalk interest 7.69 Street interest 68.59 Drain interest 19.29 Unapp Sidewalks 4,982.63 pp Una Streets 21,471.71 26,870.35 4,656.52 Tax Titles 814.11 Tax Possessions Department Accounts Receivable: Highway Department 175.15 Weights & Measures 41.20 Health Department 980.05 Public Welfare: 9,382.05 General Relief Aid Dependent Children 9,509.30 Old Age Assistance 2,793.98 Cemetery Department 111.00 22,992.73 371 DECEMBER 31, 1955 LIABILITIES & RESERVES Employees' Pay Roll Deductions Federal Tax $38,892.70 Purchase of Savings Bonds 1,236.78 40,129.48 Dog Fund 31.00 Trust Fund Income: Potter Memorial Gate Fund 259.35 Federal Grants: Disability Assistance; Administration 3,299.80 Assistance 1,131.67 Aid Dependent Children Administration 3,046.24 Assistance 2,683.58 Old Age Assistance Administration 7,450.67 Assistance 14,883.49 32,495.45 Recoveries Old Age Assistance 992.56 Revolving Funds: Purchasing Department 333.65 School—Athletic Fund 1.30 School—Milk Fund 467.37 School—Federal Lunch 846.42 1,648.74 Sale of Real Estate Fund 4,678.68 Sale of Cemetery Lots & Graves Fund 7,730.37 372 ASSETS Water Accounts Receivable District =1 5,382.78 District --2 1,864.23. District »3 2,119.64 Commercial 1,679.87 Water Liens 342.90 11,389.42 Under-Estimaes 1955; State Tax & Assessments 1,246.39 County Tax 15,785.91 County T. B. Assessment 1,989.89 19,022.19 Overlay Deficits: Levy 1951 2,227.98 Levy 1952 2,426.72 Levy 1953 2,343.04 Levy 1954 2,631.20 9,628.94 Department Deficits, Chapter 44, Sec. 31; Fire Contingent 1,998.13 Public Welfare; Disability Assistance 16,073.18 Aid Dependent Children 6,203.82 Veterans' Benefits 6,662.44 30,937.57 Hurricane Damage Repair 4,515.93 Flood Damage Repair 9,234.11 Executions 4,367.07 Loans Authorized 70,000.00 $746,731.90 373 LIABILITIES & RESERVES Reserve Fund—Overlay Reserve 11,670.96 Revenue Appropriations Forward; 13,155.81 Non-Revenue Balances North Elementary School 19,352.88 East Jr. H. S. Addition 94,829.42 East Jr. H. S. Remodelling 6,811.45 Public Library Addition 48,632.73 169,626.48 State & County Aid for Highways Chapter 90 11,562.80 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle Excise 9,560.42 Tax Title Revenue 5,470.63 Special Assessment Revenue 26,870.35 Departmental Revenue 22,992.73 Water Revenue 11,389.42 76,283.55 Reserve for Petty Cash Advance 710.00 ' Overlay Reserved for Abatements: Levy 1955 9,198.46 S_:rplus Revenue 366,558.21 $746,731.90 374 DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments NOT DUE $9,005.57 Apportioned Street Assessments NOT DUE $46,733.92 375 DEFERREDREVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments: Due in 1956 1,442.10 Due in 1957 1,400.96 Due in 1958 1,325.79 Due in 1959 1,164.33 Due in 1960 918.15 Due in 1961 858.38 Due in 1962 782.79 Due in 196M 574.73 Due in 1964 154.30 Due in 1965 51.24 Due in 1966 40.44 Due in 1967 40.44 Due in 1968 40.43 Due in 1969 40.43 Due in 1970 40.43 Due in 1971 35.24 Due in 1972 35.23 Due in 1973 30.08 Due in 1974 30.08 9,005.57 Apportioned Street Assessments: Due in 1956 6,941.21 Due in 1957 6,862.34 Due in 1958 6,578.07 Due in 1959 6,294.99 Due in 1960 5,420.24 Due in 1961 4,234.82 Due in 1962 2,820.87 Due in 1963 2,241.90 Due in 1964 1,244.50 Due in 1965 436.54 Due in 1966 435.50 Due in 1967 436.49 Due in 1968 436.47 Due in 1969 416.11 Due in 1970 389.70 Due in 1971 389.69 Due in 1972 384.50 Due in 1973 384.49 Due in 1974 384.49 $46,733.92 376 Apportioned Drain Assessments NOT DUE $1,021.09 DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt $1,645,000.00 TRUST FUNDS Trust Funds--Cash & Securities $357,209.35 377 Apportioned Drain Assessments: Due in 1956 $601.87 Due in 1957 309.30 Due in 1958 21.04 Due in 1959 21.04 Due in 1960 21.04 Due in 1961 21.04 Due in 1962 15.64 Due in 1963 10.12 $1,021.09 DEBT ACCOUNTS North End Fire Station Loan $35,000.00 Field House Loan 29,000.00 Veterans' Housing Loan 180,000.00 School Loan-1953 686,000.00 School Loan-1954 570,000.00 Library Addition Loan 145,000.00 $1,645,000.00 TRUST FUNDS Library Trust Funds: Asa Pratt Fund $11,849.52 Solon F. Whitney Fund 364.24 Mary D. Meade Emerson Fund 3,009.24 Benjamin H. Pierce Fund 1,020.63 Alice E. Capers Fund 529.36 Barry Library Fund 1,005.50 Wm. P. McGuire Fund 1,016.52 Michael Charles Fund 255.73 Potter Memorial Gate Fund 500.00 Lily B. Howard Fund 456.01 Martha Sanger Fund 1,204.34 Templeton Charity Fund 2,585.22 Veterans' Housing Fund 207,443.11 Cemetery P. C. Fund 125,969.93 $357,209.35 Respectfully submitted, W. W. NORCROSS, JR., Town Auditor 379 INDEX TO REPORT OF TOWN AUDITOR Appeals, Board of .............................................................................................. 254 Assessors' Department .................................................................................. 245 Auditors' Department ...................................................................................... 241 BalanceSheet .................................................................................................... 370 Buildings, Inspector of .................................................................................. 272 CemeteryDepartment .................................................................................... 365 CivilDefense ...................................................................................................... 353 Clerk, Town ...................................................................................................... 247 Collector's Department .................................................................................. 244 Contributory Retirement Pension System .............................................. 356 DogOfficer .......................................................................................................... 278 ElectionExpenses ............................................................................................ 251 Engineering Department ................................................................................ 249 FinanceCommittee .......................................................................................... 246 FireDepartment .............................................................................................. 263 Headquarters, Veterans .................................................................................... 350 HealthDepartment ............................................................................................ 279 HighwayDepartment ..................................................................................... 284 InfirmaryDepartment .................................................................................... 301 Insurance .............................................................................................................. 350 Interest and Maturing Debt ........................................................................ 367 LegalServices .................................................................................................. 246 Library Department ........................................................................................ 335 ListingBoard ...................................................................................................... 252 MemorialDay .......................................:............................................................ 351 Moderator ............................................................................................................ 239 ParkDepartment ............................................................................................ 341 Pensions ................................................................................................................ 347 Physicians, Town ................................................................................................ 302 Poles and Wires Department ........................................................................ 276 PoliceDepartment .......................................................................................... 255 Purchasing Department ................................................................................ 248 Recreation Department .................................................................................. 344 Registrarsof Voters ........................................................................................ 252 ReserveFund .................................................................................................... 349 SchoolDepartment .......................................................................................... 306 Selectmen's Department ................................................................................ 239 -Sewer Department ............................................................................................ 283 TownHall .......................................................................................................... 252 Treasurer's Department .................................................................................... 242 TreeWarden ...................................................................................................... 273 Unclassified ............................................................................ Veteran's Services ............................................................................................ 302 WaterDepartment ........................................................................................ 358 Weightsand Measures .................................................................................... 273 Welfare, Public, Department ........................................................................ 294 Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................. 352 Receipts ................................................................................................................ 228 Payments ............................................................................................................ 231 Annuities .............................................................................................................. 348 381 CONTENTS Advisory Board of Review ............................................................................ 139 Animals, Inspector, Report .......................................................................... 123 Appeals, Board of, Report ........................................................................ 125 Appropriations Voted at Town Meeting ................................................ 24 Assessors, Board of, Report .......................................................................... 149 Auditor, Town, Report .................................................................................. 225 Buildings, Inspector of, Report ...................................................................... 95 Cemeteries, Superintendent of, Report .................................................... 205 Civil Defense, Director of, Report .............................................................. 185 Clerk, Town, Report of Department .......................................................... 121 Counsel, Town, Report .................................................................................. 120 DogOfficer, Report .......................................................................................... 124 Engineer, Town, Rep,ort .............................................................................. 156 Finance Committee on Appropriation, Report ........................................ 72 Fire Department, Report .............................................................................. 99 Health, Board of, Report ................................................................................ 191 Highway Department, Report ...................................................................... 186 HousingAuthority ............................................................................................ 166 Library, Board of Trustees, Report ............................................................ 176 Meetings, Town, Report of .......................................................................... 9 Officers, Town .................................................................................................... 3 Park Commissioner, Report .......................................................................... 124 Planning Board, Report of ............................................................................ 125 Plumbing Inspector, Report ........................................................................ 201 Police Department, Report ............................................................................ 129 PopulationStatistics .......................................................................................... 7 Purchasing Department, Report .................................................................... 94 Retirement Board, Report ............................................................................ 207 School Committee, Report .......................................................................... 103 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report .................................................. 97 Selectmen, Board of, Report .......................................................................... 89 Taxes, Collector of, Report .......................................................................... 126 Treasurer, Town Report .................................................................................. 211 Tree Warden, Report ...................................................................................... 174 Veterans' Services, Report .......................................................................... 184 Water Commissioners, Report .................................................................... 146 Welfare Department, Report ........................................................................ 151 Wire Department, Report. ............................................................................ 93 Workmen's Compensation, Report .............................................................. 93 Recreation Dept., Report .............................................................................. 162