HomeMy Public PortalAbout1957 Annual Watertown Report ANNUAL �P TS
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Town of Wate
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For the
Three Hundred and Twenty-seventh Year
of its organization
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1957
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TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1957
Selectmen
EDMUND J. 010ONNEI,L, Chairman Term expires 1959
THOMAS J. GALLIGAN Term expires 1958
EDWARD Q.SEFERIAN Term expires 1860
Committee Assignments
ENTIRE BOARD
Welfare, Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, Disability
Assistance.
EDMUND J. O'CONNELL
Police, Engineering, Administration Building, Veterans' Services,
and Wire Department.
EDWARRD G. SEERIAN
Fire, Infirmary, Workmen's Compensation, Weights and Measures,
Dog Officer, and Veterinarian.
THOMAS J. GALLIGAN
Highway, Sewer, and Drainage, Sidewalks, Inspector of Buildings,
Legal, Purchasing, and Insurance.
��.►�un,r. OF OF>F=
JOHN J. Collector of Taxes
GEORGE D. VVELIA AN Town Cleric
Auditor
wi l- XAM W. NORRCROSS, JR. (Retired as of June 16, 1957)
JOHN J. tin N.n,n AN (Appointed June 17, 1957) Term expires 19N
Treasurer
ROBERT C. HAGOPl,AN Term expires 1959
Moderator
JOHN J. OUR,R" Term expires 1958
Assessors
JA1%S A. GIMEA, Chairman Term expires 1958
JAMES MALCOLM vv=iivr.x Term expires 1959
JA:AM C. MENTON Term expires 1960
Park Commissioners
FRANCIS AL FITZPATRICK, Chairman Term, expires 1959
(Board Te-organized-Chairman Aug. 27, 1957)
JOSEPH J. BOYC:E Term expires 1958
(Elected Chairman, March 7, 1957
Resigned as Chairman—Aug. 27, 1957)
JA2MS J. CAVALEN Term expires 1960
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Health Department
MARIE S. ANDREWS, Chairman Term expires 1960
JOSEPH M. HUGHES Term expires 1958
STANLEY R. RODBINS Term expires 1959
Library Trustees
CHARLES T. BURKE, Chairman Term expires 1960
JOHN J. OROURKE Term expires 1958
PASQUALE SCLAFANI Term expires 1958
ALBERT P. KELLEY, JR. Term expires 1959
ROBERT J. OATES Term expires 1959
CHARLES P. EATON Term expires 1960
CATHARINE M. YERXA, Librarian
School Committee
ALICE M. McFARLAND, Chairman Term expires 1958
VINCENT H. O'CONNELL Term expires 1958
JOSEPH ZENO (Resigned Sept., 1957) Term expires 1958
HARRY C. SHANNON (Appointed Sept, 16, 1957) Term expires 1958
AGNES J. FLYNN Term expires 1959
DERNARD E. BRADLEY, JR. Term expires 1959
PHI-LIP H. COSTELLO Term expires 1960
JAMES M. OATES, JR. Term expires 1960
Water Commissioners
LOUIS E. ALFIERI, Chairman Term expires 1959
THOMAS W. DEVANEY Term expires 1960
JOHN J. WALL (Resigned Oct. 7, 1957) Term expires 1958
JAMES M. IGOE (to fill vacancy till March 1958) Term expires 1958
PIanning Board
ROBERT E. LAFFEY, Chairman Term expires 1959
JAMES J. HALLIGAN Term expires 1958
FREDERICK J. 1VIILMORE Term expires 1959
FRANCIS A. Mc INNERNEY Term expires 1960
JOSEPH S. BLANCHARD Term expires 1960
Watertown Housing Authority
MAURICE J. SHEEHAN, Chairman Term expires 1961
CHARLES F. SHAW Term expires 1958
CHARLES J. De MARAIS Term expires 1959
WILLIAM E. ALkWNEY Term expires 1960
FRANCIS M. LIGHTDODY, State Representative
GERARD J. RILEY, Executive Director
Tree Warden
THOMAS P. MORLEY Term expires 1960
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Town Counsel
ROBERT J. PLUN19= Term expires 1958
Town: Physicians
PER OLES CANZANELLI Term expires April 30, 1958.
JOHN J. K JYORKTAN Term expires April 30, 1958-
Registrars of Voters
F7DcMUND P. au�nr;x, Chairman Term expires 1958
CYRUS M. OHANIAN Term expires 1959
rlr+xwsr.rc. C. HARITING Term expires 1960
GEORGE B. WELLMAN Virtue of Office
Contributory Retirement Board
MA'URICE J. cuz�- N Term expires 1959
DANIEL J. CIATT ORD Term expires 1058
W 1 t T IAM W. NORCROSS, JR. (Retired June 6, 1957) Virtue of Office
JOHN J. x eaa2 art Virtue of Office
Finance Committee
H. FUIRBERT APPLIN Term expires 1958
CHARtLES K. AVERY Term expires 1958
MLA NK B. FANJOY Term expires 1958
WALLACE B. MITCH396L Term expires 1958
AUGUSTIN R. PiAPA:LIA Term expires 1958
GEORGE H. MUNHALL Term expires 1958
JAMES C. A02VMN (Elected Assessor) Term expires 1958
GEORGE L. cmu.vi_ (Deceased 3/29/57) Term expires 1958
GEORGE E. .SLAAUN (Resigned) Term expires 1958
MILIIS P. ROBINSON Term expires 1958
JOHN F. COLLINS Term expires 1959
OHARLW C. FLORA Term expires 1959
JOHN D. GLAVIN Term expires 1959
FIOORIS R. AIA.NSFTELD Term expires 1959
WZLZIAM C. PIKE Term expires 1959
DANIEL B. REM) Term expires 1959
OR- RLES L. SHELDON Term expires 1959
FOLANCIS J. OAREY Term expires 1960
JAMES FtAW00I T Term expires 1960
pHILIP. R. GUIsDREY Term expires 1960
ELLEN'LINEMAN Term expires 1960
JOSEPH J. MAZZA Term expires 1960
THOMAS F. 11UG+AN Term expires 1960
DO14ia4i1w RAIMONDO Term expires 1960
Board of Appeals
:v%jomsrii J. MAZZA, Chairman Term expires 1959
1AM'W i rac S. COHEN 'Perm expires 1958
MAUT+RWE J. CARROLL Term expires 1960
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AIternate Members
ANEfftW A. SAMA Term expires 190
JOHN B. REGAN Term expires 1959
Fence Viewers
70NY F. FcINO Term expires July 9, 1958
AUGUST X i 1in-L Y-L Term expires July 9, 1958
LEROY C. T=S Term expires July 9, 19M
OFFICERS UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Town Engineer
JA UMS H. BU J"AN
Superintendent of Highways
THOMIAS V. o i
Asst. Superintendent of Highways
E. HAROLD JOHNSTON
Inspector of Cattle and Town Veterinarian
JOHN J. MURPQiY, JR.
Commissioner of Veterans, Affairs
JOHN F. CORBE'IT
Welfare Agent
Jvo.mr n F. MURRAY
Health Agent
ROY N. OASSAVAtNT
Superintendent of Cemeteries
ALFIRED 14�LERX
Superintendent of Parks
JOSEPH A. u.,vv i
Superintendent of Water Department
WCHAEL B. OATES
Superintendent of Wires
;AMBROSE P. VA BEY
Inspector of Plumbing
EDWiARRD L. MAURM
Dog Officer
ANTHONY CONTT
Inspector of Buildings
MAORICE F. w^,•ir.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
CHARLES H. TEENDERSON
Agent of Workmen's Compensation
JOHN P. MEEHAN
Police Chief
JAMES M. IGOE -Retired April 18, 1957
JOIN J. IGOE - Acting
Fire Chief
W!II1ISAM C.McELROY
Supervisors of School Attendance
JOSEPH L. CARROLL
FR.ANCIS E. CAVERLY
POPULATION STATISTICS
The estimated number of inhabitant of Watertown for the year
1915 as shown by the State Census was 16,615; police census 18,040;
police census in 1917, 20,065; Estimated population in 1918, 20,500; police
census in January 1919, 21,500; Federal Census in January 1920, 21,457;
Estimated population in January 1022, 22,600; 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 W; January 1928,
Q0,000; January 1930, 32,500; Federal Census as of April 1, 1930, 34X3;
Estimated in January 1933, 36,400; January 1934, 35,600; State Census,
January 1936, 35,827; Estimated January 1937, 35,5W; January 1938,
37,000; January 1939, 38,000; January 1940, $8,500; Federal Census
April 1940, offxtally reported as 35,427; Estimated January 1942, 36,000
Estimated in January 1943, 36,500; Estimated December 31, 1944, 36,000
State Census January 1045, 37,438; Estimated 1947, 38,000; Estimated
1948, 38,000; Estimated 1949, 38,500; Federal Census 1950, 37,329;
Estimated 1953, 38,500. Estimated 1964, 38,500; State Census, January
1955, 38,896; Estimated for 1956, 39,000; Estimated for 1957: 39,200.
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
Area — 4.16 Square Miles
Altitude . . . . 236 Feet above sea level
Founded in 1630
Declared a body corporate by an Act of the 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 vpon Charles Ryver,
Watertown."
FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
THIRD COUNCILLOR DISTRICT
FIFTH MIDDLESEX SENATORIAL DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS:
Third Middlesex — Wards 2, 10, 11, of Cambridge, Precinct 1 and 2,
Watertown — Lawrence Feloney, George Spartichino
Seventeenth Middlesex — Wards 3, 5, 7, of Waltham, Precincts 8 and 10,
Watertown — Thomas M. Flaherty
Twenty-third Middlesex — Town of Belmont, and Precincts 3 and 9,
Watertown — Edward L. Kerr, Walter T. Anderson
Thirtieth Middlesex—Precincts 4, 5, 6, 7, of Watertown — Earle S. Tyler
United States Senators . . .... . ... . . .. . . LEVERETT SALTONSTALL
.. . . ... . . . . .......... . . ... .... . .... . . . . . . . JOHN F. KENNEDY
Representative in Congress . . ......... ... ..EDITH NOURSE ROGERS
Councillor . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . ... ....... . . CHRISTIAN A. tir,tt i its,, JR.
State Senator . . .... .... .. . . .. .... ... . . . . . . . . . .. .. WILLIAM E. HAYS
ANNUAL ELECTION . . . First Monday in March
APPROPRIATION MEETING . . . Third Monday in March
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RECORD OF
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
MARCH 4, 1957
PRECINCT ONE
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1960
*James J. Cavalen, 32 Dewey Street . . .. .... . . ..... . ....... . .... 791
*Edward Gilligan, 24 Brimmer Street . . . . .. . ........ . ..... . .... 581
*John McCarthy, 33 Keenan Street .. . . . . ....... . .... . . .... 564
*William J. McNamara, 24 FrancAs Street . . . ........... ...... 650
*Alfred Natale, 350 Arlington Street . . .... . . ....... . .... . . .... 657
*Mary C. Papalia, 28 Dewey Street . . . . .... . . .. . . ..... .. . .... . . 690
Norman J. Robinson, 91 Arlington Street . . ... . .. . . .. ... . . . .. . . 463
*Albert Valentino, 21 Prentiss Street . . .... .. . . . . . . ... .... . .. .. 580
Vahan J. Antaramian, 69 Elm Street . . . . . ... . . .. . ... . . ...... .. 467
William Coutts, 26 Westlund Road .... . . .. . . .. ... . . . ........ . . 374
*Charles A. DiRienzo, 63 Elm Street .. .... . . ..... . . . . . ........ 492
V. Kenneth Eynatian, 66 Templeton Parkway . . ... ... . ... . . .. .. 417
Norman M. Karaian, 24 Edgecliff Road . .. 430
Anna M. Kurk jy, 119 Templeton Parkway ... . .. . . . . . . ... ... . . 378
Grace McGloin, 21 Keith Street ... . .... . . . . . . .. ........• • .... . . 347
*John Natale, 104 Elm Street . . .. . . ....... . ... . . . ........ ... . . . 601
Harry Senopoulos, 12 Hillcrest Circle . . ... . . ... . . . . ....... ... . . 367
Megardich Shamgochian, 137 Templeton Parkway .... . . ...... 388
Blanks . . .... . . .. ... ..... . . . . .. . . .. ... . . ...... . . . .......... .... 2995
Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1958
*Thomas Dolan, 35 Keenan Street . . .. .. ....... . ..... ... . . . ..... 696
*Helen P. Ford, 798 Mt. Auburn Street .... . . .. . . .. . . ..... . . ... 540
Bartholomew Leahy, 37 Brimmer Street .. ... . ....... ... . . .. . . 279
Harold E. O'Grady, 17 'Prentiss Street . ..... . . ... .... . ..... .... . 437
Blanks .. .. . ...... . ....... . .. . . .. .. . . ... . .... . . . .... . . ... .. ... 744
PRECINCT TWO
'Down Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1960
*Diran C. Basmajian, 143 Boylston Street 860
*James Bejoian, 305 Mt. Auburn Street . ....... . . ............ . . 789
*Edna Bogosian, 21 Melendy Avenue ....... . ................ . . 835
*Esther M. Harris, 131 Spruce Street ... . .... ... . ....... . .... 702
*Florence Juskalian, 153 Boylston Street .... . ... . .... . . ....... .. 740
*Louis Kazaaijian, 86 Cypress Street 797
Henry A. Malkasian, 101 Boylston Street ..... . ....... ......... .597
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*John P. Sullivan, 156 School Street ... . ............. ...... ... 668
*Aram H. Boyadjian, 67 Dexter Avenue ..... . ....... . ....... ... 667
*Aram Kaloosdian, 65 Boylston Street . . . . ....... ...... . .... . ... 658
Dikran R. Manoogian, 159 Boylston Street ....... . ... . ....... . 627
Vahan McKertich, 79 Boylston Street . ....... ...... ....... . . . 506
Joseph M. Meehan, 137 Boylston Street ....... ......... ..... . 6%
Arthur V. Morley, 48 Hancock Street . . ........ ...... ..... . . . .. 649
Blanks ... . ....... . ........... . ... ......... . .......... ........ . 3940
Town Meeting Member for Two Years
Term expires in 1959
*Jerry Nargozian, 182 Boylston Street . ......................... 713
Adelard St. Onge, 135 Boylston Street .... . ........ . ....... . . . 513
Blanks ...... . . . . . .... ... . ................. . ....... 295
Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1958
*Francis A. Sundin, 121 Boylston Street . ...... ........ ........ 958
Blanks . . . . ...... . . ........ . .. ... ......... . . .................. 563
PRECINCT 1xi 6t-6
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in -1960
*Albert T. MacKay, 117 Stoneleigh Road . ...... .............. . 680
N. John Mannino, 14 Clyde Road ......... .......... . ........ 379
Edward G. Morrison, 93 Langdon Avenue ........ ..... ...... . . . 446
*Charles F. Shaw, 62 Langdon Avenue . . .......... .......... . . .. 674
*William H. West, 58 Langdon Avenue . . .................. . . 634
Edward G. Eaton, Jr., 11 Rangeley Road ....... .......... . .... 438
Edward A. Gilchrist, 15 Clayton Street ........... .....• • ..• • 338
*Wayne Kennedy, 67 Commonwealth Road ... . .......... ....... . 616
*Albert A. Levesque, 140 Hillside Road ....... ... . ......... .. 595
*William R. MacDonald, 197 Maplewood Street .. ......... . .... 637
*John R. Morgan, 83 Commonwealth Road . ... 510
Francis X. O%eary, 16 Langdon Avenue .... ......... ....... 502
*Robert B. Watts, 187 Maplewood Street . . ... . ............... . .. 636
*Walter C. Wood, 102 Stoneleigh Road ....... .... ............. 571
Blanks ... . ........... . ... . ... .... ........ ..... ............ ... 2028
PRDOMOT FOUR
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1960
*Paul E. Chase, 33 Linooln Street ...... . . .............. ... ... .. 778
*Robert B. Cruse, 15 Franklin Street ............... .... ....... 779
*Douglas R. Crawford, 296 Mt. Auburn Street . .......... ....... 754
*Roy E. Denison, 116 Garfield Street .. . . ... . ... ................. 773
*Robert F. Metcalf, Jr., 133 Barnard Avenue ..... . ........ ...... 768
*L. Bennett Turner, 33 Robbins Road 769
*Melvin V. Weldon, 41 Columbia Street . . . .......... ........... 759
*John A. Fahey, 159 Russell Avenue . . ... . ..... . ................ 710
Mary A. Fortune, 59 Garfield Street... . ... ....... . ........... 551
*Robert H. Gwaltney, Jr., 7.1 Russell Avenue ........ ............ 681
Lawrence Chavny, 27 Franklin Street .... ...................... 1
Blanks ..... ....... ...... . ................. . ................ .. 2172
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Town Meeting Member for Two Years
Term expires in 1959
'Vincent James Arone, 158 Russell Avenue .... ....... ......... 808
Blanks .. ........... ...... . .. . ... ... .... ... . . ..... ........... 247
Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1958
Mabel L. Abbott, 16 Franklin Street ........... ...... .... ....... 801
$Evelyn H. McGowan, 44 Grenville Road ... . ........... . ...... . . $03
Blanks ...................... . . . . ... ... . ......... ............. 506
PREMOT FIVE
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1960
'Maurice R. Carney, 56 Parker Street ....... . .. . . ... . . ....... 441
•D. Paul Gifford, 54 North Beacon Street 470
'Edmund P. Higgins, 226 North Beacon Street ......... ..... 437
*William F. Kelly, 32 Ladd Street . . ... . .. . .. . ...... . ..... . .... . 442
Edward F. O'Grady, 135 North Beacon ,Street ... . .... . . ..... . 418
•Edward J. O'Halloran, 197 Arsenal Street ... ...... . ....... ..... 440
Harold G. Wall, 20 Irving Park ....... . ..... . . . ... . ....... ..... 319
Richard T. Bartley, 51 Parker Street ... .............. ....... 307
Martha W. Condit, 46 Royal Street . . . . . . .... . .............. . 404
*Charles B. Davis, 190 North Beacon Street .... ... ...... . .... 457
*John M. Faherty, 235 Arsenal Street . . ............. ...... ... . .. 454
Thomas P. Ferguson, 52 Arsenal Street ..... . .... . .......... . . . 354
William H. Fish, 18 Frank Street .... .. ................ ...... 419
'Walter R. Flagg, 21 Beacon Park . ... . . .... . . ... ...... . . . .. .... 454
Wendell D. Fuller, 70 Beechwood Avenue ......... ........... 415
Preston C. Hatch, 45 Frank Street 409
John J. Maguire, 42 North Beacon Street ... . ................ 415
*John Alfred Mansfield, 396 Charles River Road ... . ........... . 445
Blanks ..... . . . .......... .. ...... ............................ 1617
Town Meeting Member for Two Years
Term expires in 1959
*John R. Gildea, 50 Washburn Street ... . .... . . .............. 429
Albert Goodroov, 15 Beacon Park ............. . ............. . .. 230
Agnes Wordsman, 117 Irving Street . .... . .... . ..... . . ........ 177
Blanks . . . . .................. . . ............... ............... 177
Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1958
*Maud D. Hodges, 22 Pequossette Street . . ......... .... .. . .... 520
Guy H. Northrup, 136 Charles River Road .. 446
*Donald F. Weeks, 29 Chester Street 456
Blanks 603
PRWINCT EME
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1960
Kenneth E. Branchaud, 91 Orchard Street ....... . . .......... . 478
Frederick T. Bryan, 40 Merrill Road .. . .................... .. . 335
'James B. Luck, 17 Lovell Road . .... ........... . . ......... 969
*John. A. McRury, 63 Orchard Street ...I........0........... .. 896
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*Elijah B. Robertson, 59 Hovey Street .......... ... ....... . ... 897
*James Thomson, Jr., 11 Lovell Road ......... .............. . 913
Eli A. Appel, 45 Fairview Avenue . . ..... . .... .. ....... ...... . .. 334
*Frank J. Argento, 37 Lowell Avenue ..... . .................. .. 868
*Jacob S. Aronson, 11 Mason Road ..... . . .... ................. 744
William S. Brett, 75 Bradford Road ............ ........... . .... 400
Earl F. Doggett, 72 Bradford Road .. . ................. ..... ... 214
Thomas F. Jennings, 11 Wilson Avenue . .... .............. . .. 343
John J. Kelley, 810 Belmont Street ... . ..... . . . ........... ... 385
Joseph A. Malley, 36 Lowell Avenue .... ........ ... ... ........ 390
Gertrude A. Mankiewicz, 68 Bradford Road ...... . . ..... .... ... 258
John P. Meehan, 18 Hilltop Road .. . ..... ... . .............. 334
*George A. Muldoon, 27 Quincy Street .. . ..... . . ...... . ...... 753
Barry W. Plunkett, 86 Hovey Street ....... . ... . ............ . . 438
Nicholas A. Serio, 8 Carlton Terrace 112
*Samuel Shlifer, 11 Walcott Road . . .. . . ... . .. ............. . ... . 638
Souren Tashjian, 34 Springfield Street ..... . . .......... ....... 178
*Earle S T.yler, Jr., 46 Channing Road ......... . ............... . 1003
Blanks .. . . .... . . . . .... . . ....... ... . .... . ..................... 1305
PRF�CIl�TCT SEVEN
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1960
*Walden Bradbury, 72 Katherine Road ........... . ... . ... ..... 561
Joseph A. Franchina, 67 Palfrey Street .. ....... . . ...... . ...... 282
Phillip C. Pascoe, 11 Marshall Street . . ....... . ................ 345
'Ralph F. Perry, 125 Slimmer Street . . ..... . . . ..... ........... 591
Carl B. Stanley, 71 Whites Avenue .. .. ..... .... . ............... 311
Joseph A. Consolazio, 274 Palfrey Street .. ..... .. ...... ..... 338
*W. A. Palmer Day, 66 Palfrey Street ........... .... . .......... 565
Robert C. Jay, 77 Fayette Street .. . ..... . . . ..... ............ . 387
*Leila B. Kunz, 132 Palfrey Street .. . . .. . . ....... . .......... 397
Domenic A. LaMorticelli, 66 Spring Street ...... .. .. ..... ..... 307
*Paul R. Linfield, 60 Everett Avenue ............ .... . .... 455
*Donald M. MacGregor, 117 Summer Street ............... . .... 538
Jacob C. Malemezian, 36 Middlesex Road .. ..... ......... ...... 318
Antonio Mancini, 25 Hawthorne Street ....... ....... ..... ..... 299
Gerald S. Mee, 73 Fayette Street ..... . ........... . . ...... . .... 388
James T. Murphy, Jr., 70 Fayette Street . . ................. ... 390
*David M. Newman, Jr., 4 Hawthorne Street ... . .............. 528
*Stanley R. Robbins, 20 Malden Street ...... ............. ..... 414
*Joseph J. Volante, 17 Hudson Street 445
Tanks . ....... .... . . ....... .... . . ................. . ......... . 1789
Town Meeting Member for Two Years
Term expires in 1959
*Janet M. Churchill, 116 Church Street . . .............. .. ...... 664
Blanks ....... . .......... . . . ... .. . ........ . ..... ....... . ...... 408
PRECINCT EIGHT
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
. Term expires in 1960 8A 8B Total
*Marie S. Andrews, 48 Green Street . ........... 294 1292 586
*James A. Gildea, 76 Capitol Street ............ 358 290 648
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*Mary M. Joyce, 23 'Boyd Street .. .... . . .. .... 303 203 506
*Francis J. Maloney, 39 Green Street . . . . ....... . 236 265 501
*William P. O'Grady, 43 Myrtle Street . . ........ 232 248 480
"James A. Ryan, 48 California Street . . ... . .. 280 204 484
*Joseph Annese, 75 Morse Street . ... . . .. .... 292 101 393
Russell C. Brackett, 3 California Park .. ...... 231 84 315
*Daniel Joseph Clifford, 48 Cuba Street 196 237 433
*Joseph L. Devaney, 72 Green Street .... . ... . ... 159 226 385
James E. Ford, 44 Capitol Street ... . .... .... 256 128 384
Thomas J. Furey, Jr., 80 Green Street .. . . ...... 78 153 231
Robert J. Hennessey, 42 Capitol Street .. . . . ... 295 87 382
John F. Mackin, 64 California Street . . .... .... 255 79 334
William Edward Maloney, 79 Myrtle Street .... 138 163 301
Robert S. McBride, 47 Eliot Street .... ... . .... 267 75 342
Robert J. McDonough, 36 Green Street . . ..... . 57 128 185
John J. Riley, 34 Maple Street . . . ... . ........ 235 91 326
Mary J. Skolnick, 97 Watertown Street .... ... . 269 73 342
Leo F. Slamin, 11 California Park .... .... ... . 290 80 370
Joseph R. Spampinato, 147 Morse Street . ....... 245 86 331
Blanks . ....... . . . . ..... . ...... 739 604 1343
Town Meeting Member for Two Years
Term expires in 1959 9A 9B Total
*Maurice H. Cormier, 117 Boyd Street ... . .... 377 119 496
Robert A. LeBlanc, 65 Myrtle Street .. . ...... . 139 219 358
Blanks . ..... ... . . . . . . . . . .. .... . ... ... . ..... . .. 118 95 213
Town Meeting !Member for One Year
Term expires in 1958
Alfred P. Chevrette, 74 Morse Street 320 102 422
*Vincent A. Mannix, 8 Eliot Street ... . .... .... 225 252 477
Blanks . . .. . . . . . . . . .... ....... . . ... .... . . .. ... . 89 79 168
PRECINCT NINE
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Term expires in 1960
*Francis L. Carroll, 46 Darch Road . . ... . .... 193 468 661
*Christy Connolly, 129 Edenfleld Avenue . . ..... . 195 447 642
John C. DeLaney, 897 Belmont Street ...... .... 156 315 471
*Michael J. Kelley, 49 Bancroft Street ..... . .. . . 181 425 606
Richard F. Quinn, 20 Bancroft Street . . ...... .. 169 420 589
Mina E. Bordett, 95 King Street . . ..... . . . ... . 62 142 204
Michael S. Coen, 122 Chapman Street .. ....... . 100 218 318
Stella Primmel, 37 Grant Avenue . . . . . . ...... 116 288 404
*Howard J. Gayton, 84 Hillside Street . . .. .. . . .. 239 429 668
Robert J. Gilkie, Jr., 128 Madison Avenue ... . . . 176 395 571
Eleanor E. Gordon, 22 Rose Avenue .... . ..... 93 200 293
Carl J. Jacobson, 44 Ralph Street ... ... ...... 83 134 217
Gerard J. Joyce, 29 Harrington Street . . . . . . .. 166 367 533
Bernard A. McGrath, 83 Edenfield Avenue .... '153 344 497
Dominic Pallone, 15 Linden Street . . ... . .. . . .. 163 356 519
*Gilbert W. Paterson, 1 Bridgham Avenue . ... .. 224 369 593
William M. Patsio, 5 Rose Avenue . . .... . . .. . .. 205 387 592
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James F. Quinn, 28 Robert Ford Road ...... 143 365 508
Bill J. Rapier, 15 Bridgham Avenue .. .. ...... 189 329 518
*Philip Salvaggio, 30 Rose Avenue . ..... ...... 211 430 641
*Funk J. Scaltreto, 19 Loomis Avenue ... ..... 248 396 644
Mlobert S. Smith, 76 King Street ............ 196 449 645
*Manuel Stepanian, 118 Madison -Avenue ........ 191 405 596
Sumner H. Woodrow, 9 'Chandler Street ........ 121 145 266
Blanks ...... . ...... . .. . . ................ 1166 1767 2933
Town Meeting Member for Two Years
Term expires in W59
Leona B. Slavin, 15 Pierce Road 205 485 690
$Cosmo D. Soralbella, 54 Piermont Street ........ 251 450 701
Blanks ..... . .. . ...... ............ ....... . ..... X5 175 M
Town Meeting Member for One Year
Term expires in 1958
*Edmund A. Miranda, 10 Madison Avenue ...... 242 486 728
Frederick A. Parshley, Jr., 220 Lexington St. ... 214 434 648
Blanks ..... . ........ ... ..... . . .... ......... . .. 115 190 305
PRECIENCT TEN
Town Meeting Members for Three Years
Terse expires in 1960
William J. Barry, 669 Main Street ...... .. ..... . .... . ....... 628
*Gerard J. Bloomer, ill Evans Street ..... . ..... ........ ...... . 659
Arthur J. Burgess, 45 Bromfield Street ..... . ....... . . ......... 477
William J. Clark, Jr., 51 Puritan Road ........... . ... . ....... . 453
Joseph J. Maguire, 113 Evans Street .... . . ......... ......... 608
Joseph P. Alibrandi, 9 Bromfield Street ... .... . .............. 391
*Otis R. Barkman, 18 Copeland Street . ....... ........ .......... 668
*Lawrence W. Beloungie, 72 Edwar dRoad ..... .......... ..... 687
Joseph S. Blanchard, 15 Morton Street ....... . . ............... 359
*D. Jesse Costa, 46 Rutland Street ..... .......... . .... . ..... 747
Anthony J. DiRe, 486 Main Street .................... ...... 170
M. William Hogan, 25 Puritan Road . . .. . .. . ....... . . ...... . .. 258
*Christopher S. Hursh, 36 Jensen Road ....... . ................ 656
*Kenneth E. Larsen, 20 Brandley Road ......... .... ...... . ...... 638
Bernard T. Loughran, 40 Highland Avenue . ........ . . . ...... 193
Mildred A. Lyons, 48 Evans Street ..... . . ..................... 456
Joseph P. McCarthy, 68 Lexington Street ....... ........ ..... 279
Francis X. Mooney, 25 Longfellow Road ....... ........... ...... 430
*Donald J. Morley, 60 Stuart Street .. .. ........................ 662
*William P. Poole, 65 Partridge Street ............. ........ ... 626
Gerard J. Riley, 201 Acton Street ..... . . ............. ........ 507
Richard A. Royal, 21 Puritan Road .. . ........ ........ ......... 621
Rene P. Theriault, 61 Bridge Street .......... .. ..... ..... .. 138
*Francesco Tremarche, 19 Morton Street .......... ............ 647
Blanks ........... . . ........................................... 1643
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Town Meeting Member for Two Years
Term expires in 1959
Donald J. Cook, 66 Rutland Street . . ....... . ...... . .... ....... 292
Zouis F. Langione, 29 Charles Street ... . .. .................... 327
*Thomas J. Mc7Caxney, 57 Rutland Street . . ....... ........ . .. . . 609
Blanks .... ...... . ....... . ...... .... ......... . ............. ... 261
The result of votes cast at the Annual Town Election was forwarded
to the Secretary of State.
In accordance with Chapter 51, Section 61, the return of registered
voters at the close of registration on February ,12, 1957, 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 Berman B. Dine,
Director of -Acoounts.
A.L xraa:
GEORGE B. WELLMAN
Town Clerk
RECORD OF RECOUNT
Office of Town Meeting Member — 1959 Term
Precinct Nine
9A 9B Total
Leona B. Slavin .. ..... . .... . . .. . .. . ... . .. 201 483 684
*Cosmo D. Sorabella ...... . ...... . ... . .... . . .. .. 254 452 706
Blanks . . ..... .. ........ . . ......... .... . . ... 116 175 291
We, the undersigned members of the Board of Registrars of the
Town of Watertown, hereby certify that we have made a recount of
votes oast for the Office of Town Meeting Member, 1959 Term, in Pre-
cincts 9-A and 9-B, on Maxch 14, 1957, and certify the returns as tabu-
lated on this sheet to be -the result.
George B. Wellman
Herbert C. Harting
Edmund P. Hickey
Cyrus M. Ohanian
Board of Registrars
Ai jvxw:y.a
GEORGE B. NVE LAIAN
Town Clerk
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Record of Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 1957
The meeting of Maxch S6, 1957, was called to order by Moderator
John J. Curran at 7:40 p.m.
Officers' return on Warrant was read by Town Clerk George B.
Wellman.
The newly elected Town Meeting Members, and others who had not
previously taken the oath of office, were sworn to the faithful perform-
ance of their duties by Town Clerk George B. Wellman.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Rev. Arten Ashjian, Rector
of St. James Armenian Church.
Notices were received on March 18, 1957, from the Chairmen of
Precincts 2, 4, and 8 respectively, of the election to fill Town Meeting
Member vacancies of:
VAH.AN J. MCKERTICH, 79 Boylston Street, to fill vacancy in
Precinct Two, 1958 term, caused by the removal from the Precinct of
John P. Meehan.
JOHN J. BMMJ=, 59 Barnard Avenue, to fill vacancy in Precinct
Four, 1958 term, caused by the resignation of Eric L. Johnson.
ROBERT A. LeBLANC, 65 Myrtle Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct
Eight, 1960 term, caused by the election of Mrs. Marie S. Andrews to the
Chairmanship of the Health Board.
JAMES E. FORD, 44 Capitol Street, to fill vacancy in Precinct
Eight, 1960 term, caused by the election of James A. Gildea to the
Chairmanship of the Board of Assessors.
Number of Town Meeting Members present on March 18, 1957, as re-
ported by records of checkers, John Gleason and George E. LeFavor: 262.
MEETING OF MARtiH 25, 1957
The meeting of March 25, 1957, was called to order by Moderator
John J. Curran at 7:40 pm.
The adjourned Town Meeting Notice was read by Town Clerk George
D. Wellman.
Notice was received on March 25, 1957, from the Chairman of Pre-
cdnct Nine, of the election to fill Town Meeting Member vacancy as fol-
lows:
LEONiA B. SLAVIN, 15 Pierce Road, to fill vacancy in 1958 term,
caused by the removal of William Connolly.
Town Meeting Members, who had not previously taken the oath of
office, were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Town
Clerk George B. Wellman.
Number of Town Meeting Members present on March 25, 1957, as
reported by records of checkers, John Gleason and George E. LeFavor:
252.
MBmTLNG OF APRIL 1, 1957
The meeting of April 1, 1857, was called to order by Moderator
John J. Curran at 7:40 p.m.
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The adjourned Town Meeting Notice was read by Town Clerk George
D. Wellman.
Number of Town Meeting Members on April 1, 1957, as reported by
records of checkers, John Gleason and George E. LeFavor: 224.
MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1957
The meeting of April 8, 1957, was called to order by Moderator
John J. Curran at 7:40 p.m.
The adjourned Town Meeting Notice was read by Town Clerk George
B. Wellman.
Notice was received on April 8, 1957, from the Chairman of Precinct
Ten, of the election to fill Town Meeting Member vacancy as follows:
RICHARD A. ROYAL, 21 Puritan Road, to fill vacancy in 1959 term,
caused by the demise of Joseph Connors.
Town Meeting Members, who had not previously taken the oath of
office, were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by Town
Clerk George B. Wellman.
Number of Tow nMeeting Members present on April 8, 1957, as re-
ported by records of checkers, John Gleason and George E. LeFavor: 229.
MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1957
The meeting of April 15, 1957, was called to order by Moderator
John J. Curran at 7:45 p.m.
The adjourned Town Meeting Notice was read by Town Clerk George
D. Wellman.
Number of Town Meeting Members present on April 8, 1957, as re-
ported by records of checkers, John Gleason and George E. LeFavor: 198.
ARTICLE 2. To hear the report of the Town officers as printed and
to hear the report of any committee heretofore appointed and act
thereon.
March 18, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the reports of the Town Officers as
printed in the Town Report for 1956 be and they are hereby accepted.
REPORTS OF COMM.rt-t'r;r.:S
March 18, 1957
COMMITTEE ON SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE:
Selectman Edward G. Seferian, Chairman of the Committee on
Sewerage and Drainage, authorized under Article 49, of the Annual
Meeting of 1956, reported for said committee. He stated in part that the
committee "after careful deliberation selected unanimously the firm of
Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, Inc. to make the survey," and that the
cost would be $11,000 for engineering work on storm drainage and $8,000
for engineering work on sanitary sewerage facilities; a figure well under
the $25,000 voted at the last annual meeting for this purpose." He fur-
ther stated that "the engineering work will commence shortly and
will require about six months for completion." The full report is on
file in the Book of Reports, Office of Town Clerk. Report accepted as
read.
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COM xi.L vzo, ON..AUDITION TO MAIN LIBRARY:
Robert J. Glennon, Chairman, submitted a verbal report for the
Committee on Addition to the Main Library H.e stated that the addi-
tion had been formally dedicated, but that there remained still a few
Item s for the contractor to complete. He remarked that the new facility
had resultled in increased borrowing of books. The verbal report was
unanimously accepted as a report of progress.
ADVISORY BOARD OF rue:v ir.w
Selectman Edmund J. O'Connell, Chairman of the Advisory 39oard
of Review, summarized the report of said committee, which report had
been previously mailed to the town meeting members. He presented
verbal report of supplemental recommendation of $8,000 salary for the
Superintendent of Streets.
March 25, 1957
REPORT OF TF3E SCHOOL BUILDING COQV Lu.L jrrr. ON THE NEW
NORTH WATERTOWN SCHOOL, NOW KNOWN AS THE
vui,uvjX-r• ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Superintendent of Schools, Francis A. Kelly, Chairman, presented a
written report for committee, which is on file in the Book of Reports,
Office of Town Clerk.The report concluded with the following recommen-
dations:
1. That this report be accepted as the final report on the con-
struction of the North 'Watertown Elementary School, now known as
the CunniS Elementary School.
2. That this committee be continued for the purpose of reporting
on future elementary school buliding needs in the North and West sec-
tions of the Town.
VOTED: To accept the report as read, and adopt recommendations.
REI.'ORT OF COMbu jL.L re, TO ,n L u L x THE ADVISABI1 = AND
THE NECESSITY FOR A COQI P= REVALUATION
OF THE REAL PROPERTY:
Joseph J. Mazza, Chairman, presented a written report for com-
mittee, which is on file in the Hook of Reports, Office of Town Clerk.
The report concluded with the following:
"The Committee feels that because of the short time of its exis-
tence, the information accumulated is not sufficient to support a de-
finite recommendation. It is important, however, that the Committee
receive the full and complete cooperation of the Board of Assessors and
that the records of the Assessors be made available to this or any
other committee."
'It is suggested, therefore, that the Town Meeting extend the life
of this committee or appoint a new committee to make a more detail-
ed study."
On motion of Earle S. Tyler, duly seconded, it was
v".Lzaj: 71hat it is the sense of this meeting that the Board of
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Assessors be instructed to cooperate with this Special Committee on
Revaluation to the fullest extent of the law.
April 1, 2957
REPORT OF -mv,,ja4x&cATOR ti00M1v".L.Lka,,.:
Martin V. Tomassian, Chairman, submitted a verbal report for
Incinerator Committee, printed report of said committee having been
previously mailed to the Town Meeting Members:
April 8, 1957
REPORT OF COMM.LLx.LL6z ON DUTCH ELM DISEASE:
Dr. E. C. -Gasiorkiewicz, Chairman of the Committee on Dutch Elm
Disease, read a report which is placed on file in the Book of Reports,
Office of Town Clerk.
On motion of Roy C. Papalia, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: That the report be accepted and that the life of the
committee be extended for one year.
April 15, 1957
REPORT OF C(ONAu i i r-Lm TO o u uuj z (PROBLEM OF ENLARGING
THE WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL
Richard C. Brogle, Chairman, submitted written report for the Com-
mittee To Study Problem of Enlarging the World War I Memorial, which
report was received, and is placed on file in the Book of Reports. Office
of Town Clerk.
CCQVmku Y.L&.rio AUTHORIZED
March •18, 1957
On motion of Daniel Joseph Clifford, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: That the Moderator appoint a committee to prepare a
Resolution to be presented at a later meeting honoring the visit ,to
Boston of Robert Driscoe, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland.
On Motion of Charles F. Shaw, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Moderator be authorized to ap-
point a committee of three to prepare a suitable resolution to be pre-
sented to a later town meeting in respect to the late Colonel Charles
M. Abbott.
March 25, 1957
On motion of Thomas P. Morley, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Moderator be authorized to ap-
point a committee of three to prepare a suitable resolution to be pre-
sented to a later town meeting in respect to the late Attorney Jaynes
W. Oates.
April 1, 1957
On motion of James A. Gildea, duly seconded, it was
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VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Moderator be authorized to ap-
point a committee of three to prepare a suitable resolution to be pre-
sented to a later town meeting in respect to the late Dr. Edward J.
Kelley.
March 25, 1957
GREETING r.til.L!a4jj&aj TO pUPIi:1S FROM ST. MARY'S HIGH, LYNN
Selectman Thomas J. Galligan extended a word of greeting to
visiting exchange pupils from St. Mary's High of Lynn, who were at-
tending the town meeting with a group of Waterrtow'n High School
pupils led by Thomas A. Blake, Jr., president of the Student Council.
The group was requested to rise by Selectman Oalligan, and were ex-
tended a hearty round of applause.
April 1, 1957
lr.Lvu't'ii TO GEORGE ziaull, FINANCE COMXiijuliuz MEMBER:
On motion of Daniel B. Reid, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
duly seconded, a moment of silent prayer and tribute was voted out of
respect to the late George Shutt, member of the Finance Committee,
who passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 30, 1957.
NOTICE OF ADJOURIUVIEUTM
On motion of Roy C. Papalia, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To adjourn meeting of March 18, 1957, at 11 p.m. to the
following Monday evening, March 25, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. to meet in the
Senior High School, Columbia Street.
On motion of Edward G. Seferian, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To adjourn meeting of March 25, 1957, at 1-1 p.m. to the
following Monday evening, April -1, 1957, at 7:30 pm. to meet in the
Senior High School, Columbia Street.
On motion of Edward G. Seferian, duly seconded, it ,was
VOTED: To adjourn meeting of April 1, 1057, at 11 p.m. to the
following Monday evening, April 8, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. to meet in the
Senior high School, Columbia Street.
On motion of Edmund O'Connell, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To adjourn meeting of April 8, 1957, at 10:45 p.m. to the
following Monday evening, April 1,5, 1957 ,at 7:30 p.m. to meet in the
Senior High School, Columbia Street.
N0770E OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING
Monday evening, March 25, 1957
7:30 pm.
Notice is hereby given that the Town Meeting called for Monday,
March 18, 1957, has been adjourned until MONDAY x,v=4.uv", March
25, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. to meet in the Senior High School, Columbia
Street, in the Town of Watertown, at which time and place all un-
finished business in the Warrant dor the Annual Town Meeting of
March 4, 1957, being any unfinikhed business under Articles 2 and 3,
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Articles 5 to 11 inclusive, Article 13, Article 21, Articles 23 to 66 inclusive,
will come before the meeting for consideration and action.
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified
and warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting
copies of this notice in ten or more conspicous places in Town twenty-
four hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by causing
a copy of the same to be published in a Watertown newspaper.
Given under our hands this twentieth day of March, Ate., 1957.
5/JOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator
s/GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING
Monday evening, April 1, 1957
7:30 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Town Meeting called for March 25,
1957, has been adjourned until MONDAY EVENING, April 1, 1957, at
7:30 p.m. to meet in the Senior High School, Columbia Street, in the Town
of Watertown, at which time and place all unfinished business in the
Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of March 4, 1957, being any un-
finished business under Articles 2 and 3, Articles 5, 6, 21, 23, 25, 28,
31, 32, Articles 34, to 42 inclusive, Articles 45 to 48 inclusive, and Articles
51 to 66 inclusive will come before the meeting for consideration and
action.
RECONSIDERATION NOTICE
To the Town Clerk: March 27, 1957
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 15 of the
By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I hereby notify you that I
intend to move for reconsideration of the action taken by the Town
Meeting held March 25, 1957, on Article 24 of the Warrant for the
Annual Meeting of 1957.
s/FRANCIS A. McINNERNEY
69 Edward Road, Watertown
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 newspaper.
Given under our hands this twenty-seventh day of March, A.D., 1957.
g/JOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator
s/GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING
Monday evening, April 8, 1957
7:30 p.m.
Notice is hereby giver_ that the Town Meeting called for Monday
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evening, April 1, 1957, has been adjourned until MONDAY EVENING,
April 8, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. to meet in the Senior High School, Columbia
Street, in the Town of Watertown, at which time and plalce all un-
finished business under Articles 2 and 3, Articles 5, 6, 21, 23, 25, 28, 31,
32, 34, 37, to 42 inclusive, Articles 45 to 48 inclusive, Articles 52 to 66 in-
clusive, will come before the meeting for consideration and action.
RECONSIDERATION NOTICES
To the Town Clerk: March 27, 1957
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 15 of the
By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I hereby notify you that I
Intend to move for reconsideration of the action taken by the Town
Meeting held March 25, 1957, on Article 24 of the Warrant for the
Annual Meeting of 1957.
S/FRANCIS A. M0iu4i4,&.rL4rjz
89 Edward Road, Watertown
Town Meeting Member
To the Town Clerk: April 2, 1957
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 15 of the
By Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I hereby notify you that I
intend to move for reconsideration of the action taken by the'Pown Meet-
ing held April 1, 1957, on Articles 35 and 36 of the Warrant for the
Annual Meeting of 1957.
a/JOHN P. wnY lr,
24 Stuart Street
To the Town Clerk: April 3, 1957
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 15 of the
Sy Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I hereby notify you that I
intend to move for reconsideration of the action taken by the Town Meet-
ing held April 1, 1957 on Article 51 of the Warrant for the Annual
Meeting of 1957.
s/CHARLES L. SHFALDON
311 School Street
April 3, 1957
To the Town Clerk:
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 15 of the
W-haws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I hereby notify you that I
Intend to move for reconsideration of the action taken by the Town Meet-
ing held April 1, 1957 on Article 51 of the Warrant for the Annual
Meeting of 1957.
s/JOSEPH C. ZAINO
53 Crawford Street
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 •publia places in Town
twenty-four hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also
(by,causing a copy of the same to be published in a Watertown newspaper.
Given under our hands this third day of April, A.D., 1957.
e/JOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator
s/GEORGE B. WE LIWAN, Town Clerk
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING
Monday evening, April 15, 1957
7:30 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Town Meeting called for Monday
evening, April 8, 1957, has been adjourned until MONDAY L E'NI TO,
April 15, 1957, at 7:30 pan. to meet in the Senior High School, Columbia
Street, in the Town of Watertown, at which time and place all unfinished
business in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of March 4, 1957,
being any unfinished business under Articles 2 and 3, Articles 5, 6, 23, 25,
28, 31,32, 34, 37, to 41 inclusive, Articles 45 rto 48 inclusive, and Articles 60
to 66 inclusive, will come before the meeting for consideration and action.
RECONSIDERATION NOTICES
-March 27, 1957
To the Town Clerk:
Sn accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 15 of the
By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I hereby notify you that I
Intend to move for reconsideration of the action taken by the Town
Meeting held March 25, 1957, on Article 24 of the Warrant for the
Annual Meeting of 1957.
s/FT A,NCW, A. MG&u-a4r.=4vjjL
89 Edward Road, Watertown
Town !Meeting Member
April 2, 1957
To the Town Clerk:
,In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 15 of the
W-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I hereby notify you that I
intend to move for reconsideration of the action taken by the Town Meet-
ing held April 1, 1957, on Articles 35 and 36 of the Warrant for the
Annual Meeting of 1957.
s/JOmN P. wnI JL.V'
24 Stuart Street
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 publio places in Town
twenty-four hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also
by causing a copy of the same to be published in a Watertown newspaper.
Given under our hands this tenth day of April, A.D., 1957.
alJOHN J. CURRAN, Moderator
s/4DEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk
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ARTICLE 3. To appropriate such sums of money, as may 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 Ac-
count, Excess and Deficiency Account (not to exceed $3000,00.00) and
the amount to be paid from. Federal Funds, or take any action relating
thereto.
VOTED: That the following items as shown in Schedule be and
are hereby appropriated ,for the use of the various Town Departments
for the current year.
General Government ($236,897.00)
Moderator (See Art. 12) . ........ . . . $175.00
Selectmen's Department
Selectmen's Salaries (See Art. 12) 61830.00
(Chairman $2,670.00-2 at $2,080.00)
Private Secretary . . . ............. 5,520.00
Confidential Clerk .............. 11190.00
Temporary dire .. . . .......... . . 1,250.00
Contingent . .. ..... . . .. . ........ 1,800.00
Advisory Board of Review
Contingent 600.60
Printing . . . . .......... 200.00
Auditor's Department
Salary of Auditor (See Art. 12) .. 6,890.00
Principal Clerk .................. 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Extra Hire ...................... 2,000.00
Contingent 1400.00
New Typewriter .................. 200.00
Treasurer's Department
Salary of Treasurer (See Art. 12) 6,890.00
Principal Clerk ................. . 3,860.00
Principal Clerk ... . ........ .... .. 3,590.00
Senior Clerk . ... . . .............. 2,890.00
Senior Clerk .. . . . . . ... ... ....... 3,030.00
Junior Clerk . ... . .... 2,620.00
Contingent .... .. .... . ........ ... 4,830.00
Collector's Department
Salary of Collector (See Art. 12) . • 6,890.00
Deputy Collector ................ 3,860.00
Deputy Collector ............... . 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Senior Clerk 31300.00
Contingent .. ..... ...... .... .... . 2,285.00
Assessors' Department
Assessors' Salaries (See Art. 12) .. 7.800.00
Principal Clerk .. . ......... . . . .... 3860.00
Principal Clerk 3:544.00
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Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Contingent .. . . .... . .... ... . ... . . 4,000.00
Finance Committee . . .... . ... ... . . . 1,200.00
Legal ;Services
Salary of Town Counsel . . ...... 6,000.00
Assistant Town Counsel .... . . .. .. no appro.
Extra Legal Services 2,500.00
Contingent .. .. . . ..... . . . .. . ..... 2,500.00
Town Clerk's Department
Town Clerk's Salary (See Art. 12) . 6,890.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Principal Clerk--Stenographer . . 3,860.00
Clerk .. . .... . . . . . . . .... . ........ 2,984.00
Contingent . .... . . .. ............ 1,574.00
Out-of-State Travel ... . . . . ..... no appro.
Purchase Department
.Salary of Agent . . .. . ......... .... 6,530.00
Senior Clerk . . .. ... . .... .. .. .... 3,030.00
Contingent ..... ... . . . . ... . ...... 750.00
Transportation .. . . . . ... . ....... . 250.00
Engineering Department
Town Engineer—Grade V ... . .... 6,890.00
Civil Engineer—GradeIV . . ...... 6,000.00
Civil Engineer—Grade III . ... . ... 5,205.00
Grades III, II, I 19,000.00
Junior Clerk—Typist .. .. . ....... 2,828.00
Contingent 1,800.00
New Car .... . ..... . . .... . ...... . 1,800.00
Election Expense ... .. . . . . . .... . . .. 10,315.00
Registrars of Voters
Salaries of 4 men at $350.00 .. . . .. 1,400.00
Permanent Assistant Registrar ... 3,570.00
Listing Board . . ... . ..... . . . . . .... 1,932.00
Town Hall Department
Senior Custodian . . . . .... . . ... . .. 31990.00
Junior Custodian . .. . .. . . . . ... . .. 3,720.00
Telephone Operator .. .. . . ...... .. 3,300.00
Relief Operator . . .. .. . . . . .. .. 1,115.00
Overtime for Custodians . . ... ... 500.00
Fuel ... . . 11900.00
Light . . .. .. ... . . . . . . . . .. . .... . . 2,000.00
Telephone . ... .. . . . ... . .. .... . .. 5,000.00
Maintenance 3,800,00
Painting . . ... . 500.00
Planning Board . . .... ... . . ... • •.• .. 680.00
Board of Appeals . . .. . . .. ........ 11000.00
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Protection of Persons and Property ($986,692.20)
Police-Department
Salary of Chief .. . ..... ........ 6,890.00
Captains (2) . ..... ........ ...... 12,000.00
Zieutenants (5) ........... ....... 28,150.00
Sergeants (5) .... 25,550.00
Sergeants (2 add'1 from 1/l/57) .. 9,480.00
Patrolmen ..... . .... . . .... ....... 245,895.00
Clerk—Stenographer (M) ........ 4,510.00
Wagonman—Clerk .. 4,510.00
Ambulance Driver — Motor Equipment
and Radio Repairman .. . . . . . . . . 4,143.00
Junior Custodian .............. 3,720.00
Junior Clerks—Typists (2) (P) .. 5,704.00
Matron . . .. .. .. .. .. . ........... 800.00
Special Police ............. ....... 10,000.00
School Traffic Supervisors .. . .... . 10,460.00
Holiday Pay .. . .......... . ...... 9,800.00
Contingent .. ....... ......... 15,000.00
Painting and Repairing Station .. 1,500.00
Teletype . ..... ... .. ...... ...... 460.00
Uniforms . . .. .. ......... ... ...... 4,000.00
New Cars . . .. ...... ... . ..... ..... 4,700.00
Transportation for Photographer . 165.00
Medical Expense and Mmm's .... 1,000.00
Inspec's Div., Services & Expenses 1,000.00
Radio Service and Maintenance .. 200.00
New Duplicating Machine ........ 365.00
New Photo Enlarger with Easel .. 325.00
Fire Department
Salary of Chief .... . .... . . . . . . . . 6,990.00
Deputy Chiefs (3) . ............ . 18,000.0
Captains (3) .... . . ............. . 16,890.00
Lieutenants (6) ... . ... . .. ...... 30,660.00
Mechanician (1) . . . . ........... . 5,110.00
Permanent men (74) ............ 332,685.00
Radio Repairman .. .. ... ......... 200.00
Holiday Pay . . . . ... . . . .......... 10,000.00
Contingent .. ......... ...... ..... 15,500.00
New Hose .. ..... . . . ... . . . . ..... 2,000.00
Uniforms . ... ...... .......... 3,500.00
Room Equipment 250.00
Painting and Repairs ............ 250.00
Tires .. .. .. . . . . . .. ......... 400.00
Medical Expense and Exam's .... 1,000.00
Inspector of Buildings
Salary of Inspector .............. 6,000.00
Principal Clerk ... . ............. . 3,860.00
Contingent . . .................... 300.00
Transportation . . ... . .. .... ...... 360.00
New Typewriter ...... ....... . .... 200.00
Weights and Measures
Salary of Sealer . ............... 3,965.00
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Tree Warden Department
Salary of Ft+ree Warden (Art. 12) 4,170.00
Principal Clerk .. . ............... 1,930.00
Salary of Poreman .............. 4,680.00
Labor . . .......... ............ . .. 31,404.00
Extra Labor . . . . ....... ... ...... 1,680.00
Overtime labor .................. 800.00
Transportation ..... . ............ 300.00
Office Expense .. . .... ........... 300.00
Out-of-State Travel .... ....... . no appro.
Material and Expense ............ 5,?A0.00
Repairs and Tires .... . ..... ... ... 1,000 00
New Trees ....... . . . .......... . . 2,000.00
Truck hire .. .. . . ....... ... 800.00
New Pitch-burg (Chipper .... ... ... 3,000.00
New two man saw ........... ..... 460.00
New Ford Dump Truck .. ... ... . . no appro.
New Homelite Saw ..... .. . . .. no appro.
Dutch Elm Disease Control—Map-
ter 132 .. .......... ..... ... no appro.
Pest Control--Chapt. 132 . . . . .... no appro.
Wire Department
Salary of Superintendent .. ...... 6,530.00
Assistant Superintendent ........ 51170.00
Principal Clerk . . .... .. ...... .. . . 11960.00
Extra Clerk ... .. ......... 500.00
Insp. of Wire Maintenance (3) 14,130.00
Pire Alarm Signal Operators (4) .. 18,040.00
Holiday Pay . . ........ .. ........ 691.00
;Maintenance .. . .. ....... . .. . ... 6,800.00
New Construction ..... .......... . 2,750.00
Christmas Lighting ..... . ........ 1,000.00
Water Fountain—Signal room .... 250.00
Dog Officer
Salary of Dog Officer . ..... ...... 710.00
Contingent .. . ......... ....... ... 1,650.00
HealtIh and Sanitation ($86,298.00)
Health Department
Salary of health Officer .... ...... 5,176.00
Insp. of Plumbing and Sanitation 6,000.00
Health ?nspector .. ............ .. 5,460.00
Public Health Physician .. ...... 2,375.00
Nurses (2) . ..... 8,05900
Principal Clerk--Stenographer .. 3,860.00
Senior Clerk—Stenographer ... ... 3,062.00
Junior Clerk—Typist ... . . ....... 2,675.00
Emergency Hire . . . ............. 11000.00
,Dental Clinic ............... .. .. 12,220.00
Contagious Diseases ............ 15,000.00
Contingent . . . . .... ...... ........ 3,200.00
Mosquito Control ................ 2,000.00
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Transportation ...... .. ... . . ..... 980.00
,School Vision Screening Test .... 165.00
Audiometer--Plus ear phones .... 436.00
Inspection of Animals .............. 830.00
Sewer Department
Construction 2,000.00
Maintenance .. 31000.00
Drainage . ...... . . . ... . . ....... ....
81800.00
Care and Lighting of Highways ($795,580.00)
Highway Department
Salary of Superintendent ........ 8,000.00
Assistant Superintendent ........ 6,000.00
Supervisor of Foremen . . ........ 4,925.00
,Working Foreman Carpenter .. .. 6.170.00
Principal Clerk ... 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Office expense ........ . ..... .. .. 650.00
Labor (132 men) ................ 483,000.00
Temporary labor . . .... ..... . .. .. 7,800.00
Overtime labor .................. 6,000.00
Highway Construction . . . ....... 12,000.00
Chapter 90 ... . . . . . .............. no appro.
.Highway Maintenance ..... ..... 22,500.00
General Maintenance . . .......... 37,000.00
(Betterments . . . . . ........ 28,000.00
Repairs to Grove Street (Bridge .. 2,000.00
Snow & Ice (Materials) .......... 20,000.00
Snow & Ice (Overtime &Trucking) 20,000.00
Transportation (Timekeeper) 200.00
Garbage Disposal .............. 2,600.00
Ashes & Paper ........... ..... 3,000.00
Repairs to Garage .... . .. ... .... 5,000.00
New Equipment .. .. ...... . ....... 25,675.00
Street Lights ........ . . ............ 71,000.00
Sidewalk Department
Construction . . ..... . ............ 10,000.00
Maintenance .. . . . ... .... ........ 8,000.00
Charities and Soldiers' Benefits ($614,950.00)
Public Welfare
Wary of Agent . . . ..... .. . ... ..... 6,890.00
'Principal Social Work Supervisor . 5,460.00
Social 'Workers (6) .............. 24,500.00••
Principal Clerk ... 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Junior Clerk . . ..... . . ........... 2,890.00
Junior Clerk . . ...... . . .......... 2,890.00
Junior Clerk . . ... .. . . ......... 2,890.00
Transcribing Machine Operator .. 2,950.00
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Contingent .. ... . ...... .......... 3,000.00
Auto Travel . . . . . ........ . ... ..... 2,060.00
New Office Equipment .... .... . . 3,200.00••
Old Age Assistance . . .......... .. 300,000.00
Aid Dependent Children . . ...... 52,500.00
Disability Assistance .. . ....... . . 70,000.00
General Relief . . . . . ...... . ...... 42,000.00
"To be paid from Federal Funds 1957
Physicians ... . ... . ... ... .... ... . . . 2,000.00
Veterans' Services
Salary of Agent .. . . . . . . . . .... .. 6,000.00
Social Worker . . . .. . . . .... . ... .. 4,280.00
Principal Clerk . . ... ...... . . . . . . . 3,860.00
Junior Clerk (Part-mime) ........ 1,620.00
Investigator (Part-time) ... . .... 1,975.00
Veterans' Benefits . ... . . . . . . . . .. 65,000.00
Office Expense .. ... . . .. . .... .... 1,000.00
Car Expense . .. . .. .. . ... .... . . .. 825.00
Schools and Libraries ($2,012,484.00)
General Control
Salary of Superintendent ... . ... . 10.330.00
Assistant Superintendent . . ...... 9,020.00
Clerks Salaries .... . . ........ ... . 11,580.00
Attendance Officers (2) . . .... . . .. 8,120.00
Attendance Officers' Expense .. . . . . 600.00
Telephones . . . . .. .... . . .. ........ 4,500.00
Office Expense .. . . . .. ... . ... . . . . 300.00
Secretary to School Committee .. 336.00
Mass. School Committees
(Membership) . .. . .... .... . . . . 150.00
Automobile Expense . . . . .. . ... ... . 600.00
Instruction
Salaries—Teachers, etc. .. . . .... 1,393,213.00
Salaries — Clerks . . . ... .... . ... 35,288.00
Books & Supplies . ... ... ........ . 45,000.00
Operation
Salaries .. . . . . ... . ... . ... .. . . . ... 95,700.00
Supplies .... . . .... ....... . .. . . ... 6,500.00
Light & Power ...... . . .. ... . . ... 25,000.00
Fuel . . . . . ... .... . . . . ... . . . . . ... 30,000.00
School Halls .. . . .... . ... .... . . . . 1,000.00
Water . . . . ....... ... ... . ... . . ... 1,000.00
Maintenance . .. ... . . . . . . ...... . . .. 47,400.00
Special Maintenance . ....... .... 5,500.00
Ground Improvement . . . . .... . . 2,000LO
Miscellaneous
Medical Salaries .... . . . . . ....... 14,885.00
Medical Supplies ... ...... . .... . . 400.00
Nurses cars . . .. . ... . ... .... . .. . . . 480.00
Evening School
Salaries . . ..... . ... ..... .. . ...... . 6,000.00
Supplies . ... ... . .... .. .. . .. . ..... 400.00
New Equipment .... . . .... ... . .. . .. . 6,000.00
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Trade School & Outside Tuition .... 12,000.00
Transportation . . .. . . ....... ....... 2,500.00
New Beach Wagon ....... ......... 1,700.00
Athletic Fund
Salaries . . .... . . .......... ..... .. 62,388.00
Insurance ... . ............ ....... 3,000.00
Supplies ........ . . . . .. .... ...... -12MOO
Out-of State Travel .......... ..... no appro.
Military Retirement ..... . ... . . . . . 200.00
Federal Lunch .......... .... . ... .. 3,600.00
Public Library (Inc. $1,970.65 received for Dog Licenses)
Salaries .... . ... . . ... 113,854.00
Books, Periodicals & Binding .. 19,750.00
Maintenance ................. . .. 191000.00
Overtime for Custodians . ....... . . 200.00
Recreation ($97,973.00)
Park Department
Salary of Superintendent .. .. . . .. 4,940.00
Salary of Clerk ..... . ............ 356.00
Labor .. . . . ....... . . .... ......... 27,050.00
Extra Labor ........... 6,055.00
Extra Labor—Ice Skating . ...... . 1,000.00
Maintenance 9,550.00
Fences .... .... . . ..... . ........ 2,050.00
New Equipment . . .. . .... . ........ 11,882.00
Recreation Department
Salary of Director .. . . .. .......... 5,460.00
Supervisors, Salaries ........ 22,500.00
Operating Costs & Supplies ...... 5,000.00
Skating Club 800.00
Auto Allowance .................. 300.00
Secretary .. .. . ..... . ... . 1,030.00
Out-of=State Travel ............ no appro.
Public Enterprises ($191,086.00)
Water Department
Salary of Superintendent ....... . 6,530.00
Assistant Superintendent ........ 5,460.00
Registrar and Clerk to Board ... . 4,680.00
Principal Clerk .... . ... . . . 3,860.00
Senior Clerk & Machine Operator 3,300.00 '
Junior Clerk . . ......... . ..... ... 2,804.00
Meter Readers (3) .............. 11,850.00
Labor . . .... . . . .... . . . . ......... . 71,848.00
Emergency Overtime ........... . 6,000.00
Materials ........... . . ...... ..... 13,830.00
Office Expense . . . . ........... . .. 2,786.00
New 1" Meters .... . .... . ........ 768.00
New %" Meters .. .. . . .......... 2,900.00
New House Services . . .......... 3,000.00
Renewal of Services . ........... 3,780.00
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Construction & Reconstruction ... 11,890.00
Cleaning Water Mains . ........... 2,000.00
Car Expense for Registrar ..... ... 300.00
Water Liens ... . .. ...... . . . . .. . ... 250.00
Outside Repairs & Painting Shop . 1,300.00
New Pick-up Truck ..... ..... .... 1,650.00
Loader for Tractair . . ....... ..... 2,000.00
New Meter Testing Machine .... 900.00
Cemetery Department
Salary of Superintendent ........ 4,660.00
Labor . . . ............. ........ . 21,040.00
Contingent ... . ....... .......... . 2,500.00
Transportaition ....... ....... .... 300.00
Public Debt and Interest ($163,000.00)
Town Debt (See Art. 4) ..... ..... 113,000.00*
Interest . . .. . ........ .. ..... ... . . . .. 60,000.00**
*915,000.00 to be 'transferred from Veterans' Housing
Fund.
'•$ 2,887.50 to be transferred from Veterans' Housing
Fund.
Unclassified ($607,248.97)
Pensions ..... .. ............ ....... 120,000.00
Insurance ......... 12j132.00
Group Insurance (See Art. 38) .. . . 30,000.00
printing Town Report .............. 3,000.00
Reserve Fund ............ ....... ... 40,000.00
Contingent ... . .............. ...... 3,000.00
Civil Defense . . ............... .. ... 3,200.00
Salary of Director .. . .... ......... 1,780.00
Junior Clerk (Part time) ... ..... 1,275.00
Workmen's Compensation .......... 12,000.00
Salary of Agent .................. 1,300.00
Headquarters for Veterans' Organizations
(See Art. 7) ..... . .............. 5,000.00
Eyeglasses for School Children
(See Art. 8) . . . ... ...... 250.00
Tax Title Releases (See 'Art. 9) 33.00
Annuities (See Art. 10) ........... . 9,000.00
Contributory Retirement System
(See Art. 11) ..... ..... 72,733.07
Memorial Day (See Art. 13) . . .... 4,425.00
West End Field House
(See ,Art. 26) . . ....... . ........ .. 1,000.00
Independence Day (See Art. 28) .... 2,000.00
Parking Meters (Maint. & Operation)
(See Article 29) ........... ..... 12,000.00
Legion Home Repairs (See Art. 33) .. 400.00
Enlarging World War I Memorials
(See Article 34) ........... ..... no appro.
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Children's Health Center
(See .Article 42) ....... . ........ no appro.
New Compressor, etc. (Health Dept.)
(See Article 43) .. . . . . .. . . .... . . 2,450.00A
Water Main — Ridgelawn Cemetery
(See Article 44) 150.00A
Industrial Commission (See Art. 46) 250.00
Legal Expenses (Hagopian)
(See Article 49) ..... . ... . ..... . 300.00
Sallese Settlement (See Art. 50) .. 11500.00
Incinerator (See Art. 51) .......... no appro.
Headquarters — Amvets Post No. 41
(See Article 52) ........ . ..... . . no appro.
Unpaid Bills--Workmen's Compensation
(See Article 53) .. . . . .... . ....... 297.12
Unpaid Bills — Selectmen's Dept.
(See Article 54) .. . .......... .. 7.50
McCarthy reimbursement
(See Ant. 55) ..... . . ............ no appro.
Tropeano Settlement (See Art. 56) no appro.
Aria Settlement (See Art. 57) ..... . 146.52
Gennaro Settlement (See Art. 59) .. 4,750 00
Municipal Parking Lot (See Art. 63) no appro.
East Junior High (See Art. 37) .. .. 100,000.00
Highway, Chap. 90 (See Art. 61) 68,000.00
Warren Street Construction
(See Article 62) ....... . ........ 94,869.76
$5,792,209.17
Note A—To be transferred from Sale of Lots Fund.
vvl-vjij: That the total sum of Five million, seven hundred ninety-
two thousand, two hundred nine dollars and seventeen cents ($5,792,209.17)
already appropriated, be raised as follows:
To be transferred from Veterans Housing Fund $ 17,887.50
To be paid from Federal Funds 27,700.00
To be transferred from Sale of Lots Fund 2,600.00
To be transferred from Estimated Receipts 108,869.76
To be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Account 291,000.00
to be divided as follows:
$225,000.00 for the purpose of reducing tax rate
54,000.00 for Chapter 90
12,000.00 for Parking Meter Maintenance and Operation
and the balance of Five million, three hundred forty-four thousand, one
hundred fifty- one dollars and ninety-one cents ($5,344,151.91) to be
assessed on the polls and estates for the year 1957.
.ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the neces-
sary sums of money to pay that portion of the Town debt which matures
previous to January 1, 1958, direct how the same shall be raised, or
take any action relating thereto.
March 18, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of One Hundred and Thirteen
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Thousand Dollars ($113,000.00) be and is hereby appropriated to pay that
portion of the town debt which matures previous to January 1, 1958, and
that of this sum Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) be transferred
from the Veterans' Housing Fund, and the balance of Ninety-Eight
Thousand Dollars ($98,000.00) to be assessed on the polls and estates
of the current year. ,
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000.00) be and is hereby appropriated to pay that portion of town
interest due previous to January 1, 1958, and that of this sum Two thou-
sand, eight hundred eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($2,887.50) be
transferred from Veterans' Housing Fund, and the balance of Forty seven
thousand, one hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents ($47,112.50) be
assessed on the polls and estates of 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 an-
ticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1958
and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year and to re-
new 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 15, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3).
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town Treasurer, with the ap-
proval of the Selectmen, be and is hereby authorized to borrow money
from time to time on and after January 1, 1958, and to issue a note or
notes of the town therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any
note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in ac-
cordance 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 1957 and to fix the compensation of
the Collector or take any action relating thereto.
April 15, 1957 (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
amendments 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 follow-
ing 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 Pcst American Veterans of World War
II, A:MVETS 1250.00
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 150.00
Italian-American World War Veterans of
United States, Inc. 1200.00
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Amvets Post No. 41 550.00
as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 9. as
amended, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating
thereto.
March 25, 1957 (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, ABIVETS 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, 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 WO.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 the General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause (40) ;
direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto.
March 25, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) Mat the sum of two hundred and fifty
dollars ($250.00) be and is hereby appropriateed 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 tau
levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $33.00 to compensate Town Counsel for drawing 111 tax title re-
leases during the year 1956, direct how the same shall be raised, or
take any action relating thereto.
March 25, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: That the sum of Thirty-three dollars ($33.00) be and is
hereby appropriated to compensate the Town Counsel for drawing it
tax title releases during the year 1956, said amount to be placed on
the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
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of $9000.00 to pay annuities to the dependents of nine (9) deceased Town
employees as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 32, Sec-
tion 89, as amended, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any
action relating thereto.
March 25, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars
($9000.00) be and is hereby appropriated to pay the amount for the
year 1957 for annuities to the dependents of nine (9) deceased Town
employees as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 32, Sec-
tion 89, as amended, and the amount so appropriated 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 $72,733.07 to be paid into the various funds of the Watertown Con-
tributory Retirement System as established and regulated by the
provisions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 32, as amended, direct
how the same shall be raised or take any action relating thereto.
March 25, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Seventy-two thousand,
seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and seven cents ($72,733.07) be
and is hereby appropriated to be paid into the various funds of the
Watertown Contributory Retirement System, said sum to be divided as
follows: ,
Sixty-six thousand, four hundred thirty-three dollars ($66,433.00)
for the Pension Accumulation Fund;
Six thousand dollars ($6000.00) for the Expense Fund;
Three hundred dollars and seven cents ($300.07) for Military Ser-
vice Credits, said amount so appropriated to be placed on the tax levy
of the current year.
ARTICLE 12. 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 follow-
ing: Moderator, three Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Auditor,
three Assessors, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, or take any action relating
thereto.
March 18, 1957 (Action - aken In conjunction with Article 3J
VOTED: That the salary and compensation of the elective officers of
the Town be and hereby is fixed for the current year, effective as of Jan-
uary 1, 1957 in accordance with the following schedule:
Moderator $ 175.00
Selectmen
Chairman $2670.00
Two Members, each 2080.00 6,830.00
Treasurer 6,890.00
Collector of Taxes 6,890.00
Auditor 6,890.00
Town Clerk 61890.00
Tree Warden 4,170.00
Assessors
Three Members, each 2,600.00 7,800.00
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ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
gum of $44 5.00 for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a proper
observance of Memorial Day, as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.)
Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause (12), as amended, direct how the same
shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto.
March 25, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with ;Article 3.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Four Thousand, Four
Hundred, Twenty Five ($4425.00) Dollars be and hereby is 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, said sum to be expended under the
direction of the Selectmen, the said sum to be placed on the tax levy
of the current year. ,
ARTICIO 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 8 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the
following words and figures:
Maximum
After After After
1st 2nd 3rd
Minimum Year Year Year
GRADE 5
Engineering Aid .................................. 3,180 3,320 3,450 3,590
Grade 1
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
Maximum
After After After After
1st Znd 3rd 4th
Minimum Year Year Year Year
GRADE 6
Engineering Aid ................ 3,320 3,450 3,590 3,720 3,860
Grade 1
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review)
March 18, 1957
VOTED: That the To amend Chapter 10, Section 8, of the pre-
sent By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words and
figures:
GRADE 5
Engineering Aid .................................. 3,180 3,320 3,450 3,590
Grade 1
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6
Engineering Aid ................ 3,320 3,450 3,590 3,720 3,860
Grade 1
ARTICLE 15. rIb see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10.
Section 8 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the
following words and figures:
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GRADE 6
Engineering Aid ................ 3,320 3,450 3,590 3,720 3,860
Grade 2
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 7
Engineering Aid ................ 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Grade 2
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Board of
Review)
March 18, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the town amend Chapter 10, Section
8 of the present Dy-Laws of the Town by striking out the following
words and figures:
GRADE 6
Engineering Aid ................ 3,320 3,450 3,590 3,720 3,860
Grade 2
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 7
Engineering Aid ................ 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Grade 2
ARTICLE 16. To see df 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 6
Water Meter Inspector .. 3,320 3,450 3,590 3,720 3,860
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-Ii
Water Meter Inspector .. 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Doard of
Review)
March 18, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the town amend Chapter 10, Section
10, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following
words and figures:
GRADE 6
Water Meter Inspector .. 3,320 3,450 3,590 3,720 3,860
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Water Meter Inspector .. 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
ARTICLE '17. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 7 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the fol-
lowing words and figures:
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GRADE 5-A
1st Asst. Circulation Department
Main Library .................................... 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
1st Asst. Circulation Department
East Branch ................... ................. 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
1st Asst. Circulation Department 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
North Branch Children's
Librarian ............................................ 3,300 3,430 3,670 3,700
East Branch Asst.
(Work with Juniors) .................... 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
General Assistants .............................. 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Bbard of
Review)
alarch 18, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town amend Chapter 10, Section
7, of the present By-laws of the Town by striking out the following
words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
1st Asst. Circulation Department
Main Library .................................... 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
1st Asst. Children's Department
East Branch ...................................... 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
1st Asst. Children's Department 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
North Branch Children's
Librarian ............................................ 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
East Branch Asst.
(Work with Juniors) .................... 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 5-A
General Assistants .............................. 3,300 3,430 3,570 3,700
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 7 of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the fol-
lowing words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Junior Department Heads
North Branch Librarian 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
West Branch Librarian 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
East Branch
Asst. Librarian .......... 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
East Branch
Children's Librarian .. 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
Asst. Catalog Librarian 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
Young Adult's
Librarian ...................... 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Junior Department Heads 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
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or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Advisory Hoard of
Review)
March 18, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town amend Chapter 10, Sec-
tion 7, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following
words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Junior Dept. Heads
North Branch Librarian 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
West Branch Librarian 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
East Branch
Asst. Librarian .......... 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
East Branch
Children's Librarian .. 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
Asst. Catalog Librarian 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
Young Adult's
Librarian ...................... 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Junior Dept. Heads 3,410 3,540 3,680 3,810 3,950
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 7, of the present By-Laws of the Town by striking out the
following Rvords and figures:
GRADE 7
East Branch Librarian .... 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Supervisor Work with
Children ............................ 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Catalog Librarian .............. 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Circulation Librarian ...... 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Reference Librarian ........ 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
and inserting in place thereof the following words and figures:
GRADE 7
Senior Dept. Heads ........ 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
or take any action relating thereto, (Request of Advisory Beard of
Review)
March 18, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town amend Chapter 10, section
7, of the present HyLaws of the Town by striking out the following
words and figures:
GRADE 7
East Branch Librarian .... 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Supervisor Work with
Children ............................ 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Catalog Librarian .............. 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Circulation Librarian ...... 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
Reference Librarian ........ 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
and inserting in place hereof the following words and figures:
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GRADE 7
Senior Dept. Heads ........ 3,480 3,680 3,880 4,080 4,280
ARTIOLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to accept .the provisions
of Chapter 643 of the Acts of 19H which reads as follows:
An Act providing that Fire Alarm Signal Operators of the
Town of Watertown shall be given an additional day off
duty or, under certain circumstances, an additional day's pay
when they are required to work on certain legal holidays.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. If any fire alarm signal operator of the town
of Watertown is required to serve a tour of duty during the
twenty-four hour period commencing at 12:01 in the morning
of January first, February twenty-second, April nineteenth,
May thirtieth, July fourth, the first Monday in September,
October twelfth, November eleventh, Thanksgiving day or
Christmas day, or the day following when any of the five
days first mentioned or October twelfth, November eleventh
or Christmas day occurs on Sunday, he shall be given an
additional day off; provided, that if such additional day off
cannot be given because of personnel shortage or other cause,
such operator shall be entitled to an additional day's pay
in lieu thereof.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by a majority vote of the Town Meeting members at a
regular or special Town Meeting.
provide the necessary funds or take any action relating thereto. (Request
of Gerald F. Griffin and others)
March 18, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: To accept the provisions of Chapter 643 of the Acts of
1956 which reads as follows:
An Act providing that Fire Alarm Signal Operators of the
Town of Watertown shall be given an additional day off
duty or, under certain circumstances, an additional day's pay
when they are required to work on certain legal holidays.
Be it enacted. etc., as follows:
Section 1. If any fire alarm signal operator of the town
of Watertown is required to serve a tour of duty during the
twenty-four hour period commencing at 12:01 in the morning
of January first, February twenty-second, April nineteenth,
May thirtieth, July fourth, the first Monday in September,
October twelfth, November eleventh, Thanksgiving day or
Christmas day, or the day following when any of the five
days first mentioned or October twelfth, November eleventh
or Christmas day occurs on Sunday, he shall be given an
additional day offs; provided, that if such additional day off
cannot be given because of personnel shortage or other cause,
such operator shall be entitled to an additional day's pay
in lieu thereof.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by a majority vote of the Town Meeting members at a
regular or special Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present
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existing By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter 10, Sec-
tion 7, Grade 6B thereof by adding under the following headings the
following words and figures:
GRADE 6-B
Asst. Reference Librarian 3,410 3,540 3,6S0 3,S10 3,950
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Library Trustees)
April 8, 1957
On motion of Edmund O'Connell, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 10 of the present By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown by
striking out under Grade 11B in said Section 10 the following words and
figures:
Supt. of Highways .......... 5,700 6,050 6,410 6,760 7,120
and by adding under Grade 11D of said Section 10 the following words
and figures:
Supt. of Highways .......... 6,000 6,375 6,750 7,125 7,500
Appropriate the necessary funds therefor, direct how the same shall
be raised, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Superinten-
dent of Highways, Thomas V. Dwyer).
March 18, 1957
On motion of Selectman Edmund J. O'Connell, duly seconded by
Selectman Edward G. Seferian, the following was presented:
MOTION: That the By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in
Chapter 10, Section 10, Grade 11B be amended by striking out the
following words and figures:
Supt. of Highways .......... 5,700 6,050 6,410 6,760 7,120
and by adding under Grade 1119 of said section 10 the following words
and figures:
Supt. of Highways .......... 6,000 6,375 6,750 7,125 7,500
On motion of Selectman Edmund J. O'Connell, duly seconded by
Selectman Edward G. Seferian, it was then moved to amend the motion
before .the meeting by substituting for the words and figures:
Supt. of Highways ............ 6,000 6,375 6,750 7,125 7,500
the words and figures:
Supt. of Highways .......... 6,000 6,500 7,000 7,500 8,000
VOTED: To adopt the motion as amended.
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions
of Chapter 401 of the Acts of 1956 which reads as follows:
AN ACT EXTENDING TO CERTAIN CIVIL DEFENSE
VOLUNTEERS THE PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLI-
CABLE TO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FOR INDEM-
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NIFICATION OF DAMAGES SUSTAINED THROUGH
THE OPERATION OF PUBLICLY OWNED VEHICLES.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 639 of the acts of 1950 is hereby amended
by inserting after section 11A the following section:—Section
11B. The word "employee" as used in clause (1) of section
five of chapter forty and in section one hundred A of chapter
forty-one of the General Laws, shall include, for the purposes
of said sections, a person appointed under the provisions of
paragraph (a) of section eleven of this act, while perform-
ing his properly assigned training or duties.
Section 2. This act shall take full effect in a city upon its
acceptance by vote of the city council, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter, and in towns by vote at an annual
town meeting, but not otherwise. Approved May 25, 1956.
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of John F. Corbett, Civil
Defense Director)
April 15, 1957
VOTED: That the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 401 of
the Acts of 1956 which reads as follows:
AN ACT EXTENDING TO CERTAIN CIVIL DEFENSE
VOLUNTEERS THE PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLI-
CABLE TO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FOR INDEM-
NIFICATION OF DAMAGES SUSTAINED THROUGH
THE OPERATION OF PUBLICLY OWNED VEHICLES.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 639 of the acts of 1950 is hereby amended
by inserting after section 11A the following section:—Section
11B. The word "employee" as used in clause (1) of section
five of chapter forty and in section one hundred A of chapter
forty-one of the General Laws, shall include, for the purposes
of said sections, a person appointed under the provisions of
paragraph (a) of section eleven of this act, while perform-
ing his properly assigned training or duties.
Section 2. This act shall take full effect in a city upon its
acceptance by vote of the city council, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter, and in towns by vote at an annual
town meeting, but not otherwise.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning
By-Law by changing the following described property from General
Residence Area No. 2 to Business District No. 4:
A parcel of land on the southwesterly side of Main Street and
southeasterly side of Essex Street, containing about 7 1/2
acres and bounded as follows:
Northeasterly by said Main Street 490.29 feet,
Southeasterly 109.86 feet, then Southwesterly 45.99 feet, and
again
Southeasterly 173.95 feet by land now or formerly said to be
of the Society for the Preservation of New England An-
tiquities, also
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Southeasterly by land of the Town of Watertown 471.96 feet,
Southwesterly 128.89 feet, then Southeasterly 46.90 feet, again
Southwesterly 74.94 feet, Northwesterly 70.04 feet, and again
Southwesterly 193.33 feet by land now or formerly said to
be of Donat Plamondon,
Northwesterly by lands now or formerly said to be respectively
of Zaino, Hughes, Sinclair, Hurvitz, Brisson, Paglia, Arm-
strong, Wood, Studley, and by said Essex Street a total of
767.12 feet, and
Northerly by a curve at the intersection of said Essex and
Main Streets 23.05 feet,
ortake any action relative -thereto. (Request of Clara H. Jensen and
others)
March 25, 1957
vvimis: To take up Article 24, out of order.
Report of the Planning Board was submitted by Joseph Blanchard,
and on motion of Flrancis A. MoInnerney ,duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To accept the report of -the Planning Board which was op-
posed to the rezoning.
After a debate of better ,than two hours, Attorney Robert J. Glennon,
who represented the Elm Farm Food Company, petitioners for zoning
change, and who had presented a motion to amend the article as
printed by decreasing the land area involved, moved and it was duly
seconded, and it was
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely action under Article 24.
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-Laws
of the Inhabitants of Watertown by adding a new section in Chapter 6
of said By-Laws as follows:
Section 35. No fence, hedge, or similar obstruction shall
be erected, maintained, or permitted to grow to a height
exceeding 3 feet, within at least 10 feet of any street or high-
way intersection so as to limit or obstruct the view of vehicular
traffic entering such intersection.
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Floris R. Mansfield and
Watertown Woman's Club)
April 15, 1957
On motion of Edward G. Seferian, duly seconded, and on voice vote,
it was
vvi�aj: To amend the By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown
by adding a new section in 'Chapter 6, of said By-Laws, as follows:
Section 35. No fence, hedge, or similar obstruction shall be
erected or permitted to grow to a height exceeding 3 feet,
within at least 10 feet of any street or highway intersection
so as to limit or obstruct the view of vehicular traffic enter-
ing such intersection.
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ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to construct a field house
on the West End playground and to appropriate the sum of $32,500.00
to be expended under the supervision of the Park Department, said
amount to include the total cost of the building, equipment, furnish-
ings, fees and landscaping and to direct how the same shall be raised
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Park Department)
March 25, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: To appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00
to be expended by the Park Commissioners, for the purpose of procur-
ing the plans and specifications for a proposed new Field House to be
located at .the West Junior High School Playground, and that this
earn of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be assessed on the polls and
estates of the current year.
ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select-
men to ,appoint a committee of five whose duty it will ,be to investigate
the necessity and advisability of placing insurance coverage on all un-
insured Town owned vehicles, which committee shall report to the next
special or regular Town Meeting, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Maurice J. Sheehan and others)
March 25, 1957
On motion of Daniel Joseph CAifford, duly seconded, it was
v v L mij: That the Town authorize the Selcetmen to appoint a oom-
mittee of five, whose duty it will be to investigate the necessity and
advisability of placing insurance coverage on all Town owned vehicles
which committee shall report to the next special or regular Town
Meeting.
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $2000.00 for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a proper ob-
servance of Independence Day as authorized by General Laws (Ter. Ed.),
Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause (27); direct how any monies appropriated
shall be raised, or take any appropriate action pertaining theret.o (Re-
quest of Arthur A. Madden and others)
April 15, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3).
On motion of Roy C. Papalia, duly seconded, it was
vvira.s: That the town appropriate the sum of Two thousand dol-
lars ($2,000.00) for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a proper
observance of Independence Day as authorized by General Laws (Ter.
Ed.), Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause 27, said sum to be expended under
the direction of the Board of Selectmen, and to be placed on the polls
and estates of .the current year.
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $12,000 to pay the cost of maintaining and operating the parking
meter system, including the salary of a parking meter collector, and
to validate the expenditure of the sum of $395.28 heretofore paid for
the services of a parking meter collector, transfer the necessary funds
from the Excess and Deficiency account, otherwise direct how the same
sha11 be raised or take any action relating thereto.
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March 25, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: That the sum of Twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) be
and is hereby appropriated to pay the cost of maintaining and operating
the parking meter system in the Town for the current year including
the -wages of parking meter collectors at the rate of $1.83 per hour,
said collectors to be paid by the Town Treasurer, retroactive to January
1, 1957, and that said sum be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency
Account, said sum to be restored to the Excess and Deficdency Account
by the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, out of the Water-
town parking meter receipts, and that the expenditure of the sum of
Three hundred ninety-five dollars and twenty-eight cents ($395.28)
heretofore paid for services of a parking meter collector be and is
hereby validated.
ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town Meeting will vote to accept the
provisions of Chapter 206 of the Acts of 1956, which is
"AN ACT RELATIVE TO COMPENSATION FOR OVER-
TIME SERVICE BY FIRE FIGHTERS OF CITIES AND
TOWNS."
which reads as follows:
"Chapter 48 of the General Laws is hereby amended by strik-
ing out section 58C, inserted by Chapter 195 of the acts of
1955, and inserting in place thereof the following section:—
Section 58C. If a fire fighter in the service of a city or
town shall be required to be on duty for any period in excess
of his regular hours of duty as from time to time established,
he may be given time off equal to such period of overtime
duty, or if time off cannot be given by reason of a personnel
shortage or other cause, he may be paid for such period of
overtime duty at such an hourly rate as may be determined
by the authority in charge of a fire department, which rate
shall in no event be less than the hourly rate of his regular
compensation for his average weekly hours of regular duty."
(Approved March 15, 1956)
raise and appropriate the necessary funds to carry out the provisions
of said act, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action re-
lating thereto. (Request of John M. Milmore and others)
March 25, 1957
On motion of Edward F. Kelley, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: (Unanimously) To accept the provisions of Chapter 206
of the Acts of 1956, which is
"AN ACT RELATIVE TO COMPENSATION FOR OVER-
TIME SERVICE BY FIRE FIGHTERS OF CITIES AND
TOWNS."
which reads as follows:
"Chapter 48 of the General Laws is hereby amended by strik-
ing out section 58C, inserted by Chapter 195 of the acts of
1955, and inserting in place thereof the following section:—
Section 58C. If a fire fighter in the service of a city or
town shall be required to be on duty for any period in excess
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of his regular hours of duty as from time to time established,
he may be given time off equal to such period of overtime
shortage or other cause, he may be paid for such period of
overtime duty at such an hourly rate as may be determined
by the authority in charge of a fire department, which rate
shall in no event be less than the hourly rate of his regular
compensation for his average weekly hours of regular duty"
(Approved March 15, 1956)
ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present
existing Hy-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown in Chapter (3), Sec-
tion 29 thereof by repealing and striking out the first paragraph and
Clause (D) and Clause (E), which read as follows:
Section 29. All permanent or regular employees of the Town,
except employees of the School department and public
libraries who are not permanent or regular civil service em-
ployees and except teachers, the dog officer, the workmen's
compensation agent and the veterinarian, shall be entitled to
sick leave at the rate of one and one-fourth working days
for each month of employment in any calendar year, pro-
vided that such employees shall not be entitled to more than
fifteen (15) working days sick leave in any calendar year,
and also provided that any such employee who has been
employed thirty (30) weeks in any calendar year shall have
available sick leave for the succeeding calendar year, at the
commencement thereof, cumulative to a total of ninety (90)
working days in accordance with the following:
(D) This section of the By-Laws shall take effect as of
January 1, 1952 and all employees who are eligible to receive
benefits under this section shall receive credit for cumulative
sick leave not exceeding 90 days in an amount equal to the
number of days each employee would have received if this
section of the By-Laws had been in force and effect at the
time they were employed by the Town.
(E) Sick leave shall be deemed to have accumulated to
90 days on that January first when the total unused sick
sick leave for all past years, plus the yearly allowance for
the year then commencing shall first equal or exceed 90 days,
and inserting in place thereof the following:
All permanent or regular employees of the Town except,
employees of the school department and public libraries who
are not permanent or regular civil service employees and
except teachers, the dog officer, the workmen's compensation
agent and the veterinarian shall be entitled to sick leave
at the rate of one and one-fourth working days for each
month of employment during the entire period of employment.
During the first calendar year of his employment such em-
ployee shall not be entitled to more than 15 days sick leave.
Thereafter such employee who during any calendar year has
been employed for 30 weeks shall be entitled for such year's
employment to not more than (15) fifteen days sick leave.
All sick leave to which such employee has become entitled
shall be cumulative from year to year and such employee
shall be entitled to take all or any portion thereof in any
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calendar year. Such employee shall be entitled to credit
for the unused balance of the sick leave to which he has
become entitled.
(D) This section of the By-Laws shall take effect as of
January 1, 1952 and all employees who are eligible to receive
benefits under this section shall receive credit for cumulative
sick leave, in an amount equal to the number of days each
such employee would have received if this section of the
By-Laws had been in force and effect at the time they were
employed by the Town.
or ,take any action relating thereto. (Request of John W. Hopkins, Jr.
and others)
April 15, 1957
VOTED: That a Committee of Seven be appointed under Article
31 of the Town Warrant to consist of the three Selectmen, two members
of the Finance Committee, and two town Employees, to study Chapter
3, Section 29, of the By-Laws of the Town, the so-called "Sick Leave"
By-Law, and to determine its sufficiency and the adequacy thereof, and
report its findings at the next annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to .transfer the land
owned by the Town located on Whites Avenue and formerly known as
the Grant School property, being the land upon which the Grant School
formerly stood from the control of the Selectmen's Department and
place the same under the control of the Park Department or take any
action relating thereto.
April 15, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) To .transfer the land owned by the Town
located on Whites Avenue and formerly known as the Grant School
property, being the land upon which the Grant School formerly stood,
from the control of .the Selectmen's Department and place the same
under the control of the Park Department.
ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate .the sum
of $400.00 for the purpose of defraying the cost of making necessary
repairs to property owned by the Town and located at 215 Mt. Auburn
Street, known as the World War I Memorial, American Legion Water-
town Post No. 99, direct how the same shall be raised or take any ac-
tion relating thereto.
March 25, 1957 (Action •taken in conJunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) To appropriate the sum of Four hundred
dollars ($400.00) for the purpose of defraying the cost of making neces-
sary repairs to property owned by the Town and located at 215 Mt.
Auburn Street, known as the World War I Memorial, American Legion
Watertown Post No. 99, to be expended under the direction of the
Selectmen, said sum to be placed on the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Dollars and no cents) to provide for
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enlargement of -the Town-owned property at 215 Mt, Auburn Street,
known as the World War I Memorial; direct how any monies appro-
priated shall be raised; or take any appropriate action pertaining
thereto. (Request of Richard C. 1Brogle and others).
April 15, 1057 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
On ,motion of Harold Welsh, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will authorize the remodeling of
and the construction of an addition to the West Junior High School
building, together with required new equipment; appropriate such sum
or sums of money as may .be necessary to pay the cost of such remodel-
ing, construction, and required new equipment; direct how the money
shall be raised or take any action relating thereto; such appropriation
to be spent under the direction and supervision of the Survey Committet
for the Senior High School and the West Junior High School. (Request
of the Survey Committee for the Senior High School and the West
Junior High School)
April 1, 1957
On motion of Charles F. Shaw, duly seconded it was
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will authorize the remodeling of
and the construction of an addition to the Senior High School build-
ing, together with required new equipment; appropriate such sum or
sums of money as may be neecssary to pay the cost of such remodeling,
construction, and required new equipment; direct how the money shall
be raised or take any action relating thereto; such appropriation to be
spent under the direction and supervision of the Survey Committee
for the Senior High School and the West Junior High School. (Request
of the Survey Committee for the Senior High School and the West
Junior High School)
April 1, 1957
On motion of Charles F. Shaw, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the
necessary sums of money for the purpose of completing the addition or
renovation of the East Junior high School said sums of money to be
expended under the direction of the East Junior High School Building
Committee, transfer available funds from the East Junior High School
"Addition Account" and "Renovation Account" for this purpose, direct
how otherwise the money shall be raised, or take any action relating
thereto. (Request of the East Junior High School Building Committee)
April 15, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
On motion of Miles P. Robinson, duly seconded, it was
v�jin&J: That the sum of One hundred thousand dollars
(0100,000.00) be and is hereby appropriated for revamping the heating
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and ventilating system at the East Junior High School; Said sum to be
assessed on the Polls and Estates for the current year and to be expend-
ed under the direction of the East Junior High School Building Com-
mittee.
ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate such sums
of money as may -be necessary to pay the cost of purchasing group in-
surance as provided in General Laws Chapter 32B as amended, for cer-
tain employees of the Tcwn, direct how the money shall be raised or
take any action relating thereto. (Request of John W. Hopkins and
others)
April 15, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: That the sum of Thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) be
and is hereby appropriated to pay the cost of purchasing group in-
surance as provided in General Laws Chapter 32B, as amended. for
certain employees of the Town, said sum to be placed on the tax levy
of the current year.
ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the ap-
pointment by the Moderator of a committee of five to study the ques-
tion of duplication and similarity of names of streets in the Town; said
committee to be comprised of one Selectman, the Town Engineer, one
member of the Planning Board, and two oitizens-at-large, and to
recommend appropriate changes in the names of public way at the
next Town Meeting, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of
Joseph Bakura and others)
April 15, 1957
VOTED: To authorize the appointment by the Moderator of a
committee of five to study the question of duplication and similarity of
names of streets in the Town; said committee to be comprised of one
Selectman, the Town Engineer, one member of the Planning Board,
and two citizens-at-large, and to recommend appropriate changes in
the names of public ways at the next Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to re-establish the
Planning Floard under Section 81 A-J, Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts
General Laws called the improved method of municipal planning;
said planning Board is now established under Section 70, Chapter 41
of the Massachusetts General Laws, called the old planning law, or
-take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph Bakura and others)
April 15, 1957
VOTED: That the Moderator be authorized to appoint a committee
of Nine, to consist of two Selectmen, two members of the Finance Com-
mittee, two members of the Planning Board and three citizens at large,
to study the contents of Article 40, and to report back to the next
town meeting.
ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present
existing Zoning ]Ely-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown by changing
the property, description of which follows, from Single Residence 1-A
to General Residence 2: Lot 3 on the southeast corner of Common
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Street and Sunset Road owned by Mrs. Grace English, 313 Common
Street, Watertown 72, Massachusetts, or take any action relating there-
to. (Request of Charles B. English and others)
F.
On motion of Edmund J. O'Connell, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of three thousand dollars for the operation of a children's mental health
center in conjunction with the Town of Belmont, City of Waltham and
the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, pursuant to Section
13A of Chapter 123 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapter 637
of the Acts and Resolves of 1955, and any acts in amendment thereof
and in addition thereto; and to determine how the same shall be raised
and by whom it shall be expended, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Directors of Belmont-Waltham Watertown-
Mental Health Association, Inc.)
April 8, -1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 43. To see if -the Town will vote to authorize the Board
of Health to purchase a new Compressor, two (2) Spades and Extension
to Jack Hammer, total expenditure Twenty-six Hundred and Fifty Dol-
lars ($2650.00), said sum to be expended under the Board of Health,
and to be transferred from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund, or direct
how said sum shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Health)
March 25, 1957 (Action taken in conjunction with Article 3.)
VOTED: That the town appropriate the sum of Two thousand, four
hundred and fifty dollars ($2,450.00) to purchase a new Compressor,
two (2) Spades and Extension to Jack Hammer, said sum to be expend-
ed under the Board of Health and to be transferred from the Ceme-
tery Sale of Lots Fund.
ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board
of Health to expend the sum of Four Hundred and fifty Dollars ($450.00),
to be expended under said Board of Health, for the purpose of Ex-
cavation and Parts for Second Water Main in Rear Section of Ridge-
lawn Cemetery, said sum to be transferred from the Cemetery Sale of
Lots Fund, or direct how said sum shall be raised, or take any action
relating thereto. (Request of Board of Health.
March 25, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the town appropriate the sum of
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00), to be expended under the
direction of the Board of Health, for the purpose of excavation and
parts for second Water Main in rear section of Ridgelawn Cemetery, said
sum to be transferred from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund.
ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions
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of Chapter 624 of the Acts and Resolves of 1952, entitled "An Act Rela-
tive to Increasing The Amounts of Pensions, Retirement Allowances
and Annuities Payable to Certain Former Public Employees," provide
the necessary funds -therefor, direct how the same shall be raised or
take any action relating thereto. (Request of Lawrence Galligan and
others)
April 15, 1957
On motion of Edmund J. O'Connell, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $500.00 to be expended by the Industrial Commission for expenses for
the current year, direct how the money shall be raised or take any
action Telating thereto. (Request of Thomas E. Phalen, Jr., Chairman
Industrial Commission)
April 15, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3).
VOTED (Unanimously) That the town appropriate the sum of Two
hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) to be expended by the Industrial
Commission for expenses for the current year, and the amount so ap-
propriated to be placed in the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee
to investigate and study the advisability of establishing in the Town a
new department to.be known as the Department of Plumbing and Heat-
ing, said committee to consist of seven members three of whom shall
be the Selectmen and four at large to be appointed by the Moderator
or take any action relalting thereto. (Request of Edward L. Maurer)
April 115, 1957
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions
of Chapter 495 of the Acts of 1956 which reads as follows:
AN ACT AUTHORIZING CITIES AND TOWNS TO
ESTABLISH LOCAL COUNCILS FOR THE AGING AND
TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the
same, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 40 of the General Laws is hereby
amended by inserting after section 8A the following section:—
Section 8B. A city by ordinance or a town by by-law may
establish a council for the aging for the purpose of carrying
out programs designed to meet the problems of the aging
in coordination with programs of the council for the aging
established under section seventy-three of chapter six. The
council may appoint such clerks and other employees as it
may require.
Section 2. Section 5 of said chapter 40 is hereby amended
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by inserting after clause (48), inserted by section 1 of
chapter 716 of the acts of 1955, the following clause:—
(49) For the purpose of conducting programs dealing with
problems of the aging and to promote facilities for the health,
education, welfare and recreation of the aging, as authorized
by section eight B, not in excess of five hundred dollars
annually.
SIGNED June 28, 1956.
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph L. Hooley)
April 15, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town accept the provisions of
Chapter 495 of the Acts of 1956 which reads as follows:
AN ACT AUTHORIZING CITIES AND TOWNS TO
ESTABLISH LOCAL COUNCILS FOR THE AGING AND
TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the
same, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 40 of the General Laws is hereby
amended by inserting after section 8A the following section:—
Section 8B. A city by ordinance or a town by by-law may
establish a council for the aging for the purpose of carrying
out programs designed to meet the problems of the aging
in coordination with programs of the council for the aging
established under section seventy-three of chapter six. The
council may appoint such clerks and other employees as it
may require.
Section 2. Section 5 of said chapter 40 is hereby amended
by inserting after clause (48), inserted by section 1 of
chapter 716 of the acts of 1955, the following clause:—
(49) For the purpose of conducting programs dealing with
problems of the aging and to promote facilities for the health,
education, welfare and recreation of the aging, as authorized
by section eight B, not in excess of five hundred dollars
annually.
ARTICLE 49. To see i2 the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of three hundred (M.00) dollars to reimburse the Town Treasurer,
Robert C. Hagopian, for legal services and expenses incurred by him in
the defense of the actions of Richard T. Bartley et als and Charles J.
Petitti et als, together with other related actions brought against said
Town Treasurer in the Massachusetts Superior and Supreme Courts in
1956, direct how the same shall be raised or take any action relating
thereto. (Request of Robert C. Hagopian)
March 25, 1957
(Action taken in conJunction with Article 3)
VOTED: That the sum of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars be and
is hereby appropriated to reimburse Town Treasurer Robert Q. Hagopian
for legal services and expenses incurred by him do defense of suits by
R. T. Bartley et al and C. J. Petitti et al, together with other related
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actions brought against said Treasurer in the Courts of Massachusetts
in 1956, said sum to be placed upon the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will rvote to appropriate the sum
of $1500 to be paid to Adele Sallese to settle her claim against the Town
for injuries received by her due to an alleged defect in Waverly Avenue
in the Town on or about January 20, 1953, and authorize the Selectmen
to pay said sum to Adele Sallese, direct how the same shall be raised or
take any action relating thereto.
March 25, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1500.00)
Dollars be and is hereby appropriated and the Selectmen hereby are
authorized and empowered to expend such sum to settle the claim of
Adele Sallese against the Town for personal injuries sustained by her
on January 20, 1953 due to an alleged defect in Waverly Avenue in the
Town, said sum to be placed on the tax levy for the current year.
ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $675,000.00 to be expended under the direction of the Incinerator Com-
mittee to construct a refuse disposal incinerator on land owned by the
Inhabitants of Watertown, Mass., on Grove Street, Watertown, Massa-
chusetts known as McNamara's Dump,direct how the money shall be
raised, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Incinerator Com-
mittee)
April 1, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
A verbal report for the Incinerator Committee was made by Martin
V. Tomassia.n, Chairman.
The following motion was then offered by Roy C. Papalia, duly
seconded:
MOTION: That the sum of Six Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand
($675,000.00) Dollars be and is hereby appropriated to be expended under
the direction of the Incinerator Committee to construct a refuse disposal
incinerator on land owned by the Town on Grove Street in the Town,
known as McNamara's Dump, and for the purpose of providing the
sum, the sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars be placed upon
the tax levy of the current year, and the balance of Six Hundred Fifty-
Five Thousand ($655,000.00) Dollars be borrowed by the Town, and the
Treasurer of the Town of Watertown be and hereby is authorized to bor-
row said sum of Six Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand ($655,000.00) Dollars
from any person or persons whatever upon such terms and conditions
in compliance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
in such cases made and provided as he deems necessary and expedient;
and to deliver the promissory note or notes, or bonds of the Town to
such person or persons from whom such money is borrowed, said note
or notes or bonds to be countersigned and approved by a majority of
the Board of Selectmen and to be for a period of not longer than twenty
(20) years, and the principal sum thereof to amount in the aggregate to
not more than Six Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand ($655,000.00) Dollars.
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ACTION: Lacking the required two-thirds, the motion was defeated
on a roll call vote, 127 in favor, 82 opposed.
April 8, 1957
On motion of Joseph C. Zaino, duly seconded, it was
vvix.Lj: To reconsider Article 51.
Roy C. Papalia moved the original motion of April 1, 1957, which
was duly seconded
ACTION: A hand vote was taken on the original motion, 126 voting
In favor and 89 opposed. The motion, lacking the required two-thirds
vote, was DEFEATED.
ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to -appropriate the sum
of $100.00 to pay unpaid bills of the year 1956 for providing suitable
quarters for monthly meetings by Amvets Post No. 41, Corporal Paul
Marsoobian Post, said bills having been unpaid due to the insufficiency
of an appropriation for such purpose in the year 1956, in which year said
bills were incurred, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any
action relating thereto. (Request of Amvets Post No. 41)
April 8, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 53. To see if .the Town will appropriate the sum of
$297.12 to pay unpaid bills of previous years of the Workmen's Compen-
sation Department, said bills having been unpaid due to the insuf-
ficiency of an appropriation for such department in the years in which
said bills were incurred, direct how the money shall be raised, or take
any action relating thereto. (Request of Workmen's Compensation Agent)
April 8, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate the sum of
Two Hundred Ninety-seven dollars and twelve cents ($297.12) to pay
unpaid bills of previous years of the Workmen's Compensation Depart-
ment, said bills having been unpaid due to the insufficiency of an ap-
propriation 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 54. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $7.50 to pay unpaid bills of the year 1956 of the Selectmen, said bills
having been unpaid due to the insufficiency of an appropriation for the
Selectmen's department in ,1956 in which year said bills were incurred,
direct how the money shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto.
April 8, 1957
(Action taken in conJunction with Article 3)
With 130 voting in favor and 1 opposed, it was
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VOTED: That the town appropriate the sum of Seven dollars and
fifty cents ($7.50) to pay unpaid bills of the year 1956 of the Selectmen,
said bills having been unpaid due to the insufficiency of an appropriation
for the Selectmen's department in 1956 in which year said bills were
incurred, said amount to be placed on the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to reimburse Francis
McCarthy in the sum of One Hundred Eighty ($180.00) Dollars for dental
expense incurred in behalf of his son, James McCarthy, as the result of
injuries accidentally received by said James McCarthy at the East
Playground on July 16, 1956, provide the necessary funds therefor or
Make any action relating thereto. (Request of Annie Parsekian and
others) April 8, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: No appropriation.
ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $85.00 to compensate Guy Tropeano, of Watertown, for doctors' bills
paid by him because of injuries to his son Patrick on the Town play-
ground on Warren Street, and to direct how the same shall be raised,
or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Sophie Flionis and
others)
April 8, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with ,Article 3)
VOTED: No appropriation.
ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of$146.52 for the purpose of compensating Santo P.Arria, a special police
officer, for time lost because of injuries received in an accident while
performing duties as a police officer, as provided in General Laws Chap-
ter 41, Section 100, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any
action relating thereto. (Request of James M. Igoe, Chief of Police)
April 8, -1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
VOTED: That the sum of One Hundred Forty Six Dollars and Fifty-
two Cents ($146.52) be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
compensating Santo P. Arria, a special police officer, for -time lost be-
cause of injuries received in an accident while performing duties as a
police officer, as provided in General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 41, Sec-
tion 100, said sum to be placed on the tax levy for the current year.
ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 149
of the Acts of 1956, titled "An Act Making Certain Employees of Hous-
ing Authorities in Cities and Town Eligible for Contributory Group Gen-
eral Blanket Insurance." (Request of Watertown Housing Authority,
Maurice J. Sheehan and others)
April 8, 1957
On motion of Charles F. Shaw, duly seconded, it was
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VOTED: (Unanimmsly) To accept Chapter 149 of the Acts of 1956,
titled "An Act Making Certain Employees of Housing Authorities in
Cities and Towns Eligible for Contributory Group General Blanket
Insurance."
ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum
of $4750 under the provisions of General Larws, Chapter 41, Section 100A
to settle the claim of Gennaro Gianfrancesco against the Town and
Peter J. McDonnell, an employee of the Highway Department, for in-
juries received by Francis D. Gianfrancesco on May 9, 1952 when a town
owned motor vehicle operatd by Peter J. McDonnell ran over and in-
jured Francis D. Gianfrancesco, a four year old child, which claim is
now pending in the Superior Court for Middlesex County No, 181265,
direct how the money shall be raised or take any action relating thereto.
April 8, 1957 •
(Action taken in conjunction with Article3)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Pour Thousand Seven
Hundred Fifty ($4750.00) be and is hereby appropriated, and the Select-
men and Town Counsel are hereby authorized and empowered to expend
said sum under the provisions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 41,
Section 100A, to settle the claim of Gennaro Gianfrancesco against the
Town and Peter J. McDonnell, an employee of the Highway Department
for injuries received by Francis D. Gianfrancesco on May 9, 1952 when
a Town owned motor vehicle operated by Peter J. McDonnell ran over
and injured Francis D.Gianfrancesco, a four year old child, which claim
is now pending in the Superior Court for Mddlesex County No 181266
said sum to be placed on the tax levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 60. To hear the reports of the Selectmen relative to the
laying out of the following streets, to wit: ,
Street From To
Bridge Street Waltham (,Street Buick Street
Charles Street Gilbert Street Olney Street
Church Hill Street Main Street Dead End
Florence Terrace Spring Street Dead End
(bill Road Sycamore Street Waltham Sine
Mangano Court Burnham Street Dead End
North Beacon Court North Beacon Street Dead End
Tappan Avenue Sparkhill Street Nyack Street
Wheeler Lane Riverside 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 better-
ments, and to see if the Town will vote to accept said streets or any of
them as and for public ways, and will vote to authorize the Selectmen
to take by eminent domain or acquire by purchase or otherwise, any
land necessary for said laying out, appropriate and provide the necessary
amount of money to pay the cost of land damages, and the cost of
construction, direct how the same shall be raised; or take any action
relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen;
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April 15, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Bridge Street from
Waltham Street to Duick Street as a public way, as it 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 Charles Street from
Gilbert Street to Olney Street as a public way, as it 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: To indefinitely postpone action in regard to Florence
Terrace.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out of Gill Road from
Sycamore Street to the Waltham line as a public way, as it appears in the
report of the Selectmen be and is hereby accpted, 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 Mangano Court from
Burnham Street to Dead end as a public way, as it 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 North Beacon Court
from North Beacon St. to Dead end as a public way, as it appears in the
report of the .Selectmen be and is hereby accpted, 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 Tappan Avenue
from Sparkhill Street to Nyack Street as a public way, as it 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 Wheeler Lane from
Riverside Street to Dead end as a public way, as it appears in the re-
port 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 Church Hill Street
as and for a public way under .the provisions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.)
Chapter 82 and 79, as amended, as it appears in this 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.
ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for
Chapter 90 Highway Construction, or take any action relating thereto.
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April 15, 1957
VOTED: That the sum of Fourteen Thousand 014,000.00) Dollars
be appropriated to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90
Highway Construction, and to meet said appropriation the sum of Four-
teen Thousand ($14,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the proceeds
received from the state under the provisions of Chapter 718 of the Acts
of 1956, and that, in addition, the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand ($54,000)
Dollars be transferred from free cash in the Treasury to meet the state's
and county's shares of the cost of the work, the reimbursements from
the state and county to be restored, upon their receipt, to the Excess
and Deficiency Account in the Treasury.
ARTICLE 62. To see if .the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds in the treasury a sum of money for the
permanent construction of
Street From To
Warren Street Lexington Street Waltham Line
Waverley Avenue Main Street Bemis Street
or take any action in relation thereto.
April 15, 1957
VOTED: That the sum of Ninety-four Thousand, Eight Hundred,
Sixty-nine Dollars and Seventy-six Cents ($94,869.76) be appropriated
for the permanent construction of Warren Street and Waverly Avenue,
and to meet said appropriation the sum of Ninety-four Thousand, Eight
Hundred Sixty-nine Dollars and Seventy-six Cents ($94,869.76) be trans-
ferred from the proceeds received from the State under the provisions
of Chapter 710 of the Acts of 1956.
ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will authorize and direct the
Selectmen to lease, purchase, .take by eminent domain or otherwise ac-
quire the following area of land or any portion thereof generally describ-
ed as a parcel of land containing approximately 40,000 sq. feet of land,
located within ,the area bounded by Main Street, Church Street, Spring
Street, and the existing municipal parking lot running between Church
and Spring Streets as stated in the following description: starting at
a point of the westerly line of Spring Street the area will -be bounded
southerly by land of the Boston Edison Company; in on land of ex-
change Realty Company; in on land of Krasner (three parcels) ; in on
land of Dana and land of Nelson; westerly by Church Street: northerly
by the division line between land of Leacy and ,the Boston and Maine
Railroad; and again northerly by land of Hesston and Maine Railroad:
easterly by Spring Street to point of beginning, for the purpose of es
tablishing a muncipal parking lot thereon, ,to raise and appropriate the
sum of $50,000.00 to pay the cost of acquiring said property, and the
cost of converting said property into a municipal parking lot, direct how
said funds shall be raised or take any other action relating thereto. (Re-
quest of Joseph M. Fox, Kiwanis Club, Retail Board, and others)
April 15, 1957
(Action taken in conjunction with Article 3)
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ACM. ON: Motion by Joseph Fox, duly seconded, to adopt the sub-
ject matter of Article 63, and to appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 was
DEFEATED on a voice vote.
ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds suf-
ficient to complete the renovation work at the East Junior High, direct
how the funds shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Re-
quest of the School Committee)
April'15, 1957
On motion of Edmund J. O'Connell, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 65: To see if the Town will vote to accept deeds of cer-
tain areas of land as a gift from Eliol P. Greene and all other owners
of land on what is .now known as Wheeler Lane for the purpose of
laying out said Wheeler Lane as and for a public way in the Town, said
areas of land being more particularly shown on a Plan of Wheeler Lane,
by James H. Sullivan, Town Engineer, dated January 1 , 1957 and on
file in the office of the Town Engineer, or take any action relating there-
to. (Request of Eliol P. Greene and others)
April 15, 1957
VOTED: That the Town hereby authorizes the Selectmen to accept
delivery of good and sufficient deeds of conveyance to the Town as a
gift of certain areas of land of Eliol P. Greene and all other owners of
land on what is now known as Wheeler Lane in the Town for the pur-
pose of laying out said Wheeler Lane as and for a public way in the
Town, said areas of land being more particularly shown on a Plan of
Wheeler Lane, by James H. Sullivan, Town Engineer, dated January 1 ,
1957 and on file in the office of.the Town Engineer.
ARTICLE 66. To hear the report of the Selectmen relative to the
laying out, alteration, widening, and relocation of Warren Street from
Lexington Street .to the Waltham line as a public way, and to see if
the Town will vote to accept said Warren Street as laid out, altered,
widened and relocated as and for a public way as shown on plan en-
titled Town of Watertown, plan showing, relocation and widening of
Warren Street, from Lexington Street to Waltham-Watertown boundry
line, dated January 16, 1957, James H. Sullivan, Town Engineer, and on
Me in the office of the Town Engineer, and authorize the Selectmen to
acquire by purchase or otherwise, or to take by eminent domain, any
land necessary for said laying out, alteration, widening, and relocation,
provide the necessary funds to pay the cost or damages therefor, and
the cost of construction, direct how the same shall be raised, or Make
any action relating thereto.
April 15, 1957
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the laying out, alteration, widening,
and relocation of Warren Street as a public way, as it 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, and as
shown on plan entitled Town of Watertown, plan showing, relocation
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and widening of Warren Street, from Lexington Street to Waltham-
Watertown boundry line, dated January 16, 1957 James H. Sullivan,
Twn Engineer, and on file in the office of the Town Engineer, as and
for a public way, and this order of taking is in addition to, and in so far
as it is material, amends all previous orders of taking by any Selectmen
of Watertown heretofore made for the purpose of laying out Warren
Street as and for a public way.
April 15, 1957
VOTED: Final adjournment at 12 P.M. there being no further busi-
ness to come before the meeting.
Ai jL,aw�i
s/GEORGE B. WELLMAN, Town Clerk
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RECORD OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Monday Evening, Ocfober 14, 1957
Meeting was called to order by Moderator John J. Curran at 7:45 p.m.
Officers' return on Warrant was read by Town Clerk George B.
Wellman.
Number of Town Meeting Members necessary for a quorum: 93.
Number of Town Meeting Members persent as reported by records
of checkers George E. LeFavor and John Gleason: 177.
Notice was received from Chairmen of Precincts 5, 6 and 9, re-
spectively of the election to fill Town Meeting vacancies of:
RICHARD BARTLEY, 51 Parker Street, -to fill vacancy in precinct
5, 1959 term, caused by the removal from Precinct of James M. Oates.
SOURFN M. TASHJIAN, 34 Springfield Street, to fill vacancy in
Precinct 6, 1958 term, caused by the removal from town of Francis D.
Carleton.
ARNOLD GRAIVER, 9 Mason Road, to fill vacancy in Precinct 6,
1959 term, caused by the removal from town of James M. Quinn.
FRANCIS J. McHUGH, JR., 8 Robert Ford Road, to fi11 vacancy in
Precinct 9, 1959 term, caused by the removal from town of Paul J.
O'Halloran.
Town Clerk George B. Wellman administered the oath of office to
Town Meeting Members who had not previously subscribed.
ARTICLE 1. To hear the report of any committee heretofore ap-
pointed and to act thereon.
On motion of Charles F. Shaw, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt the following resolution, and that
the same be spread upon the records of the Town, and a copy thereof
be transmitted to his family.
IN MEMORIAM
CHARLES MATTHEW ABBOTT
1879 — 1956
The death of Col. Charles M. Abbott, October 2, 1956, removed from
our midst a citizen long associated with the life and government of
this community Son of a distinguished father, Hon. John E. Abbott, for
many years Town Counsel, Col. Abbott began his career of public ser-
vice in Watertown as a young man.
He became a member of the School Committee in 1911 and served in
that body until 1917. He was a Selectman in 1916 and 1917. Early in'
1917, he organized and was Chairman of the Watertown Committee of
Public Safety.
Leaving a lucrative business association to enlist in the armed
forces of World War I, he was commissioned Captain and then Major
of Infantry in November, 1917, and served at Plattsburg, Camp Upton,
Camp Devens, and with the General Staff in Washington, D.C. Later he
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was commissioned Colonel in the active Army reserve. Colonel Abbott
was a founder and Past Commander of Watertown American Legion
Post No. 99.
Following military service, he again became Selectman and Chair-
man of the Board in 1919, -1920, and 1921. In addition, Col. Abbott gave
freely of his time and broad experience as a member of many important
committees, either ex officio or by appointment by the Moderator.
Notably he was a member of the committee recommending the adoption
of this representative form of Town Meeting, and was Chairman of
the Building Committees of the Coolidge and Lowell Schools, and in 1926,
the first Committee on plans for the Watertown Tercentenary celebra-
tion held in 1930.
In 1927, he removed to Canada where he pursued a business career
for the following twenty-four years. Retired from business in 1951, he
returned to his former home in Watertown, and until his death, was
again active in those avocations of local import which had engaged his
interest throughout his life.
Col. Abbott was President of the Watertown Historical Society for
a number of years, and was an authority on the civic and military his-
tory of the Town from colonial days through recent wars. His last public
service was as Chairman of the Committee directing the successful ob-
servance of the 325th anniversary of the founding of Watertown, held
in 1955.
Therefore, be it resolved by the Town Meeting, of which he was a
faithful member and participant, that this public recognition of Col.
Abbott's life-time devotion to the government and welfare of Watertown
be spread upon the records of the Town, and a copy thereof be trans-
mitted to his family.
s/Charles F. Shaw
s/Charles T. Burke
s/B. Fay McGlauflin
On motion of D. Joseph Clifford, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt the following resolution.
ROBERT BRISCOE
LORD MAYOR OF DUBLIN, IRELAND
WHEREAS, Robert Briscoe, Lord Mayor of the City of Dublin, of
the non-communistic Republic of Ireland, as of the date of the Annual
Town Meeting of the Town of Watertown, Massachusetts, on March 18,
1957, was a representative of his city and country, visiting in our state
and country, bringing the sincere and friendly greetings of the people
of Ireland to our nation, state and town; and
WFEMREAS, Robert Briscoe, Lord Mayor of the City of Dublin,
Ireland, and Hebrew by birth, was elected to office from a district com-
posed of more than ninety-five per cent Christian and Irish, symbolized
the practice of the God-given principles guaranteeing Life, Liberty, the
Pursuit of Happiness, and Freedom of Opportunity to all the people of
that portion of the free twenty-six counties of the Republic of Ireland
under its constitution, which constitution embodies every right and
privilege contained in the Constitution of our United States of America,
unusual outside of these two countries in the governments of the world
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today. Most other governments are not dedicated to God-given princi-
ples, but to atheistic communism; and
WHEREAS, Robert Driscoe, Lord Mayor of the City of Dublin,
Ireland, patriot and soldier, fought actively for the freedom of his coun-
try from an oppression lasting more than seven centuries; then be it
RESOLVED, The Town of Watertown, in Town Meeting assembled,
does hereby extend on behalf of the people of the Town of Watertown
a most hearty welcome and sincere good wishes to Robert Briscoe, Lord
Mayor, the people of his city and the Republic of Ireland.
s/Daniel J. Clifford
s/Patrick A. Menton
s/Edward Coen
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will appropriate, and provide by
transfer or otherwise, the necessary sums of money for the use of the
various town departments for the balance of the year, or take any
action relating thereto.
On motion of Edmund J. O'Connell, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To take up Articles as printed in the Warrant.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the following sums be and are
hereby appropriated for the following departments, for the uses listed
below, and that the money be provided by transfer from certain ac-
counts in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Engineering Town Hall Maintenance $500.00
Sr. Eng. Aid Gr. 3, 2, 1 $ 875.00 Town Hall Telephone 175.00
Town Hall Fuel 200.00
Selectmen—,Temporary Hire 200.73 Insurance 200.73
Highway
Repair Grove St. Bridge 1,600.00 General Maintenance 1,600.00
Highway--Construction 1,000.00 General Maintenance 1,000.00
Fire—Permanent Men 2,200.00 Fire Contingent 2,200.00
Police—Sergeants 1,500.00 Police Contingent 1,500.00
School
Instruction Salaries School Instruction
Bks. & Supplies 4,000.00
(Teachers) 6,700.00 School—Athletic Fund 2,000.00
School — Trans. 700.00
East Jr. High School East Jr. High School
Heating & Ventilating 3,000.00 Addition 3,000.00
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and provide
by transfer or otherwise the sum of$5500 to be paid into the non contribu-
tory pension fund of Watertown as established and regulated by the
provisions of General Laws (Ter.Ed.) Chapter 32, as amended, to be used
for such purpose for the balance of the year, or take any action relating
thereto.
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On motion of Edmund J. O'Connell, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: That the sum of Fifty-five hundred dollars ($5,500.00) be
and hereby is appropriated to be paid into the non-contributory pension
fund of Watertown, to be used for the balance of the year for such pen-
sion purposes as provided by General Laws,Chapter 32, as amended, said
sum to be transferred from the Highway, Chapter 90, 1955 Fund.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and provide
by transfer or otherwise a sum of money for the.purpose of providing fire
hydrants at the Bemis Dump in the 'Town, or take any action relating
thereto.
On motion of Edmund J. O'Connell, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: That the sum of Two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) be and is
hereby appropriated for the purpose of providing fire hydrants at the
Bemis Dump in the Town, to be expended under the direction of the Fire
Department, said sum to be transferred from the Highway, Chapter 90,
1954 Fund.
ARTICLE 5.To see if the Town will vote to amend the present exist-
ing Zoning By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown by changing tht
property on the comer of Warren Street and Lexington Street, from
Zone 2, General Residence District, to Zone 3, Apartment House District,
description of which follows:
A certain parcel of land with all the buildings and structures thereon,
B�E3-INNING at a point on Lexington Street at the Southeasterly corner
of property now owned by the Watertown Housing Authority; thence
Southerly along Lexington Street 260' more or less; thence along a curved
line in a Southwesterly direction 69.36'; thence along Warren Street in a
Westerly direction 401.35% thence Northerly by land of Iodice 801; thence
Westerly by land of Iodice 184.80'; thence Northerly by land of Iodice
198.29'; thence Easterly by land of the Wattrtowtt Housing Authority
708.89, to a point of beginning. Containing about 147,714 square feet of
land, be all said measurements and or contents more or less; or however
otherwise said premises may be bounded, measured or described, be
changed from ZONE NO. 2 (general residence district) to ZONE NO. 3
(apartment district).
or take other action thereto. (Request of Michael Iodice et als).
Francis A. McInnerney, Secretary of the Planning Board, submitted
a written report, which is on file in the Book of Reports, Office of Town
Clerk, and which contained the following decision:
"With the above findings in mind, the Watertown Planning Board,
acting under the authority vested in it by the General Laws, Tercenten-
ary Edition, Chapter 40, Section 27, and other pertinent sections thereof,
and under the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Watertown (1948
Edition), has voted unanimously to rezone the above described property
from General Residence District No. 2, to Apartment House District
No. 3."
On motion of Robert E. Laffey, duly seconded, on a hand count, 155
in favor and 4 opposed, it was
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VOTED: To amend the present existing Zoning By-Laws of the In-
habitants of Watertown by changing the property on the corner of War-
ren Street and Lexington Street, from Zone 2, General Residence District,
to Zone 3, Apartment House District, description of which follows:
A certain parcel of land with all the buildings and structures thereon,
BEGINNING at a point on Lexington Street at the Southeasterly corner
of property now owned by the Watertown Housing Authority; thence
Southerly along Lexington Street 260' more or less; thence along a curved
line in a Southwesterly direction 69.35'; thence along Warren Street in a
Westerly direction 401.351; thence Northerly by land of Iodice 80% thence
Westerly by land of Iodice 184.80'; thence Northerly by land of Iodice
198.29'; thence Easterly by land of the Wattrtown Housing Authority
708.89' to a point of beginning. Containing about 147,714 square feet of
land, be all said measurements and or contents more or less; or however
otherwise said premises may be bounded, measured or described, be
changed from ZONE NO. 2 (general residence district) to ZONE NO. 3
(apartment district).
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to amend present existing
by-laws of Watertown in Chapter 10, Section 11A thereof by adding at
the end of the first paragraph, following the listed schedules, the
following:
"Provided that an employee performing work in one such classifica-
tion or grade for an aggregate of 32 weeks during the calendar year shall
be held to have worked in such classification or grade during the entire
calendar year, and shall receive not less than the hourly rate of pay pro-
vided for such classification or grade," so that such paragraph as amended
will read as follows:
"An employee performing work of classification or grade higher than
his official title classification shall receive the hourly rate of pay pro-
vided for such higher classification or grade, while performing such work;
provided that an employee performing work in one such classification or
grade for an aggregate of 35 weeks during the calendar year shall be held
to have worked in such classification or grade during the entire calendar
year, and shall receive not less than the hourly rate of pay for such
classification or grade."
or take an action relating thereto.
On motion of Edward G. Seferian, duly seconded, on a voice vote,
it was
VOTED: To amend the By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown
in Chapter 10, section 11-A thereof by adding at the end of the first
paragraph, following the listed schedules, the following:
"Provided that an employee performing work in one such classifica-
tion or grade for an aggregate of 32 weeks during the calendar year shall
be held to have worked in such classification or grade during the entire
calendar year, and shall receive not less than the hourly rate of pay pro-
vided for such classification or grade,"so that such paragraph as amended
will read as follows:
"An employee performing work of classification or.grade higher than
his official title classification shall receive the hourly rate of pay pro-
vided for such higher classification or grade, while performing such work;
provided that an employee performing work in one such classification or
grade for an aggregate of 35 weeks during-the calendar year shall be held
to have worked in such classification or grade during the entire calendar
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year, and shall receive not less than the hourly rate of pay for such
classification or grade.,,
this amendment to take effect as of January,1, 1958, and for the year 1968
and subsequent years, said wages shall be based upon period of time
worked by the employee during.the previous calendar year in conformity
with this amendment.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to petition the General
Court for authority to sell, convey, or otherwise transfer to The Water-
own Housing Authority, title to 67780 square feet of land more or less,
now owned by the Town, located at Pleasant Street and Bacon Street
in the Town and known as How Park as a site for housing of Elderly
Persons in Watertown, or take any action relating thereto. (Request
of Council for Aging and Watertown Housing Authority)
On a hand count, 85 in favor and 64 opposed, it was
vuv&a..): To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will authorize the remodeling of
and the construction of an addition to the West Junior High School
building, together with required new equipment; appropriate such sums
of money as may be necessary to pay the cost of such remodeling, con-
struction, and required new equipment, such appropriation to be spent
under the direction and supervision of the Survey Committee for the
West Junior High School and the Senior High School, direct how the
money shall be raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of
SURVEY COMltiii.L1 Ho, FOR THE WEST j uaiun HIGH,SCHOOL and
the SF7NIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
On motion of Daniel B. Reid, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
It was
VOTED: No appropriation under Article 8.
On motion of Edward G. Seferian, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$36,000.00 for the purpose of erecting an Athletic Field House at the
West End Playground, authorize the Board of Park Commissioners to
expend the same under -their direction, direct how such money shall be
raised or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Park
Commissioners, Francis Fitzpatrick, Chairman)
On motion of Prancis Fitzpatrick, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: That the sum of Thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000.00)
be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of constructing an Athletic
Field House at the West End Playground, said sum to be expended
under the direction of the Park Department, said sum to be transferred
from the Excess and Deficiency Account in the Town Treasury.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee
whose duty it will be to study the advisability of revising the zoning
by-laws of Watertown and to make recommendation concerning the
same, which committee shall consist of the members of the Planning
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Board,the members of the Board of Appeals, and the Building Inspector,
said committee to report to the next annual Town Meeting, or take
any action relating thereto. (Request of Joseph S. Blanchard and others)
On motion of Francis A. Mclnnerney, duly seconded, it was
VOTED. To authorize the following committee, whose duty it will
be to study the advisability of revising the zoning by-law of WateTtown
and to make recommendation concerning the same, which committee
shall consist of the members of the Planning Board, the members of
the Board of Appeals, and the Building Inspector, said committee to
report to the next annual Town Meeting.
VOTED: Final adjournment at 11:30 p.m. there being no further
business to come before the meeting.
ATTEST:
GEORGE B. WE LIMAN, Town Clerk
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WATERTOWN FINANCE COMMITTEE
DANIEL B. RFIID, Chairman
116 Standish Road
W-Atertown 4-4717
AUGUS79 N R. PIAPALIAr, Vice4Mudrman
28 Dewey Street
WiAterkyvm 4-6510
CqLU,UZS C. FtARA, Secretary
40 Marlon Road
WAtertowu 4-2W
Terms Expiring in 1957
FRANCIS J. CAREEY 22 Lovell Road
pJaLIP R. GUIDREY G3 Orchard Street
MRIS. ?ELLEN ION701AN 52 Pearl Street
Z�0N S F. 11ffEGAN 215 Common Street
DOMINIC B. RAYMOND 434 Mt. Auburn Street
MELLES P.R,pBmsw 20 Payette Street
PETER TOOK 45 Brigham Street
Terms Expiring in 1958
[�it�LES K. AVERY 238 Boylston Street
FTANK B. FANJOY 164 Church Street
H.119UUD&MA APPT IX 31 Barnar dAvenue
immm A00TON 49 Fitchburg Street
AUGUSTIN R. PAPAZI+A 28 Dewey Street
GEORGE 77 Longfellow Road
GEORGE E. SUAMLN 41 Union Street
Terms Expiring in M9
JOHN F. COLLINS 144 Lovell Road
CQiAFJM C. FQXORA 40 Marion Road
JOHN D. GLAVIN 188 Acton Street
WILLIAM C. P= 7 Hilltop Road
MR9. FLORMS ALAWSPIELD 133 Common Street
DAN=- j B. REM 116 Standish Road
CHARLES L. SE[ELDON 3H School Street
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Watertown:
This year your Finance Committee started our hearings on the
budget requirements on Thursday, January 24, 1957. In successive meet-
ings on Mondays and Thursdays, we concluded on February 28, 1957.
After a thorough and conscientious study of every request, submitted
by each department, this committee eliminated any expenditure which
it felt was not for the best interest of the town.
In our recommendations the committee voted unanimously, with
one or two exceptions, where a majority vote carried.
With full knowledge that any appropriation of money over last
year's record budget, would mean a tax increase to the taxpayers of
Watertown, we attempted through our recommendations to reduce the
total budget. We must warn town meeting members that any deviation
from ithe Finance Committee's recommendations would result in a higher
tax rate for 1957.
We base our recommendations on the following figures. You will
note that these figures are estimated and then only when these esti-
mates become known facts can our tax rate be computed.
ESTIMATED TAX RATE — 1957
Recommended by Finance Committee . . .. .. $6,135,973.21
State and County Taxes ... . . ..... . . .. . ... 669,513.17
Overlay 1957 . ..... . . ... .... . . . . . ....... . .. 70,000.00
Overlay deficits ... . . . .. .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . ... . 6,448.59
Snow and Ice deficit — 1956 8,491.58
Executions . . . ... .. .............. . . .... . . .. 3a219.48 $6,8913,646.03
CREDITS
Estimated Receipts . . ...... . . .... .. .... .. .. $1,666,579.70
Excess and Deficiency . . .... . . . . .......... 175,000.00
Veterans' Housing Fund . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. 17,887.50
Sale of Lots Fund ... . .... . ... .. . • . .....• • 2,600.00
To be paid from Federal Funds ... . . . .. ... . 24,500.00
To be borrowed—Incinerator .. . . .. .. . . . . .. 655,000.00 $2,541,567.20
AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $4,352,078.83
1956 Valuation . . . . ... . . . . . .... . . .. $72,214,325.00 $60.30
1957 Valuation (estimated .. . . ... . .. .. ...... 73,000,000.00 59.60
1957 Valuation (estimated) 73,500,000.00 59.20
Recommendations on Articles in the Warrant.
Article 7. Recommend—$5,000.00
Article 8. Recommend—$250.00
Article 9. Recommend—$33.00
Article 10. Recommend—$9,000.00
Article 11. Recommend—$72,733.07
Article :13. Recommend—$4,425.00
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Articles -14 through 19 inclusive-recommend acceptanm as printed
Article 20. Recommend-no action
Article 21. Recommend-acceptance
Article 22. Recommend--no action
Article 23. Recommend-no action
Article 26. Recommend-no appropriation
Article 28. Recommend-no appropriation
Article 29. Recommend-$12,000.00 and that this sum be assessed
on the polls and estates for the current year.
Article 30. Recommend-no appropriation
Article 31. Recommned no action
Article 33. Recommend-$400.00
Article 34. Recommend-no akor,.,r.lation
Article 35. No recommendation
Article 36. Recommend-none
Article 37. No recommendation-no complete estimate has been
submitted
Article 38. Recommend no action and suggest a study committee
be appointed to report at next annual town meeting.
,Article 42. Recommend-no appropriation
Article 43. Recommend-$2,450.00
Article 44. Recommend-$150.00
Article 45. Recommend-no action
Article 46. Recommend-$250A0
Article 49. Recommend-$300.00
Article 50. Recommend-$1,500.00
Article 51. Recommend $675,000.00 to be raised on a bond issue
and revenues obtained from the sale o fthe town land, be applied to the
payment of the bonds.
Article 52. Recommend-$100.00
Article 53. Recommend-$297:12
Article 54. Recommend- 7.50
Article 55. Recommend--no appropriation
Article 56. Recommend no appropriation
,Article 57. Recommend-$146.52
Article 59. Recommend $4,750.00
Article 61. Money has been provided In budget
Article 62. Recommend approval as written
Article 63. Recommend adoption of Article, provided that suitable
financing be derived from parking meter funds.
Article 64. Recommend no action.
The committee further recommends that a committee be appointed
to study the advisability of establishing a Department of Public Works
within the Town.
The chairman wishes to congratulate and than the town officials
and various department heads for their excellent cooperation and also,
express his appreciation to the members of the finance committee for
their efforts on behalf of the people of the town.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL S. RFMD, Chairman
Voted: That this report be adopted as the report of the Finance
Committee CRARLES 0. FLORA, secretary.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen for the year end-
ing December 31, 1957, is herewith submitted to the citizens of Water-
town.
The annual report of the Auditor details completely the financial
status of the town, while individual department reports completely
unfold all details of each department.
In the year 1957, the town lost the services of one of its most re-
spected servants, W. W. Norcross Jr. Mr. Norcross served as Town Audi-
tor for 44 years and in June of 1957 saw fit to retire. The Hoard of
Selectmen would like to publicly thank him for his wonderful coopera-
tion and help, and extend a sincere wish that his period of retirement
will be one of happiness and longevity.
Upon his retirement, the Board of Selectmen, by law were directed
to appoint his replacement to serve until the Annual Town election in
March of 1958.
The Board, after considerable research and investigation appointed
John J. Sheehan to this important position. (It is a pleasant duty to
report: that Mr. Sheehan, after only six months in the position, has
proven himself most qualified for the post.
The most important and serious topic in government today is ex-
penses and taxes. This matter is also important in our state and nation-
al picture. Our town, because of exceptional cooperation by all concern-
ed, was the recipient of a $2.00 tax reduction. A $2.00 tax cut in the
face of the continuous rise in the cost of living is an achievement of
which your Board of Selectmen is most proud.
The parking meters which were installed by the town close to a
year ago, the prime purpose for whose installation was Traffic Control,
are beginning to pay dividends.
Although Watertown is only 41/! square miles and is practically void
of any empty land, the town did acquire approximately $1,000,000 more
in new buildings, both of residential and industrial type construction.
The Selectmen wish to thank all Department Heads and Employees
for their cooperation and willingness to the end that our Town stands
out second to none for services rendered to the Tax Payer.
Respectfully submitted,
Edmund J. O'Connell, Chairman
Edward G. Seferian, Clerk
Thomas J. Galligan
91
REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The present Civil Defense program in Watertown, as well as in
the C bmmonwealth and the Nation, concluded its seventh year of
continuous operation during 1957. The international development of
missiles and earth satellites, on which public attention was focused for
so much of the year, provided further positive proof that the Civil
Defense program had no connection with the Korean conflict. as so
many persons thought was the case when the re-activation took place
in 1950, coincident with the outbreak of hostilities in Korea.
New National and State Directors assumed office in 1957 and there
was a definite trend toward the development of realistic shelter con-
struction programs in Metropolitan areas, financed principally by
Federal grants. A recent National Conference of State Directors
evinced a unanimity of opinion that newly -perfected weapons require
this move if the civilian population of the United States is to be
guaranteed any measure of safety in a future war. Until actual con-
struction begins, however, we in Watertown must depend upon the
State program for Evacuation, which was adopted in 1955.
The role of Civil Defense in natural disaster was made evident
to the public during the past year, when the extensive out-break of
forest fires prompted the declaration of a State of Emergency on two
occasions, as a result of which, the several levels of Civil Defense
Control took command of all equipment and personnel employed to
combat the menace. Federal disaster relief is likewise predicated upon
a Civil Defense evaluation of the loss situation in an affected area.
The Federal Surplus property program enabled the Town to acquire
tools and equipment having a purchase value of more than ten thousand
dollars for an outlay of under five hundred dollars, in three authorized
visits to the Surplus Property depot in Taunton, during the year.
This equipment, which was distributed to the various Town de-
partments for emergency use, included such items as picks, shovels,
saws, electric hoists, stretchers, blankets, fire extinguishers, radio parts
and a sedan automobile (now in use as a Deputy Chiefs' car in the
Fire Department.) Volunteer enrollment remained firm at about
eight hundred. Training programs in the Auxiliary Police and Fire
were regularly held. The latter organization has proved a valuable
adjunct to the regular department, and its personnel were employed
on many occasions to assist at fires at the Town dump and at more
serious dwelling fires.
The expenditure of funds for Civil Defense has remained at
approximately the same level for the past four years and is divided
about equally between the maintenance of existing equipment and
the acquisition of new items with the assistance of Federal Matching
Funds.
The program has achieved total acceptance by all Town depart-
ments and there has been full participation to the extent requested,
in the drills that were held during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. COR.BL=
Director--Civil Defense
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REPORT OF WIRE DEPARTMENT
December 31, 1957
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Watertown, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Annual Report of the Wire Department for the year ending
December 31, 1957, is submitted herewith.
INSPECTIONS
One thousand forty one (1041) permits for wiring and fixture
installations and seven (7) 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 re-occupied, resulted in approximately 4500 in-
dividual calls. Receipts for permits in the amount of $555.50 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 equip-
ment and buildings were made whenever we were able to do so. The
supervision of street lighting was given much time and many correc-
tions made to better our lighting conditions. Civil Defense sirens and
control circuits were kept in peak shape. Decorative lighting was in-
stalled in Watertown Square, also on the corner of Watertown and
Galen Streets, and Coolidge Square for the Christmas Season.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
A flasher pedestrian traffic signal was installed on Watertown
Street at Fifth Avenue; A 20 Conductor Cable was installed underground
along Main :Street from Chestnut 'Street to Myrtle Street, and a 10
Conductor cable was replaced on Mount Auburn Street from Bailey
Road to Stearns Road.
DAMAGE TO TOWN PROPERTY
Motor vehicle accidents were responsible for damage to the extent
of $130.25 on the traffic lights at Arsenal and Irving Streets; also
damage to the traffic light tower in Watertown Square .which has
not been completely repaired as yet so a total cost cannot be set at
this time. The cost of the Arsenal Street and Irving Street damage
has been turned over to the Town Clerk for recovery of the loss and
the cost of repairs to the traffic tower in Watertown Square will also
be given him when repairs are completed.
FIRE ALARM HEADQUARTERS
This Division is on a 24 hour a day basis and handled 145 alarms
of fire from boxes pulled on the street, 59 alarms of fire received by
telephone, 24 alarms of fire received over Mutual Aid circuits, 24
alarms of fire received over A.D.T. circuits. The following tests were
made by operators; Mutual Aid 1959; Auxiliary Generator 104; Daily
circuit tests 5175. The operators also transmit No School Signals, admit
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officials into the Administration Building after hours and contact
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 Departments,
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. VA=
Superintendent of Wires
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
December 31, 1957
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Tree Warden for
the year ending December 31, 1957.
Two hundred and twenty five (225) 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.
Forty one (41) decayed and injured trees were removed during
the year, and twenty(20) of these had Dutch Elm disease.
The Survey Committee on Dutch Elm Disease gave their report
at the last Annual Town Meeting, which accepted the report. I wish
to thank the Committee for the work and time they have given to
this Survey.
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.
My appreciation and thanks axe extended to the Honorable Board
of Selectmen for their help during the year.
To the members of my own department, I take this opportunity
to publicly commend you for your loval and faithful service. My
heartiest thanks to all who in any way assisted me during this past
year.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS P. MORLEY
Tree Warden
December 31, 1957
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REPORT OF WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
l-rav-1'rn ANNUAL REPORT
January 1, 1957 — December 31, 1957
WATERTOWN 200-3C
TO: All members of the Watertown Housing Authority:—
I am submitting herewith a report of the activities of the Water-
town Housing Authority for Calendar year ending December 31, 1957.
Members Office Term Expires
Maurice J. Sheehan Chairman March 1961
William E. Maloney Vice-Chairman March 1960
Charles F. Shaw Treasurer March 1958
Charles J. DeMarais Asst. Treasurer March 1959
Francis M. Lightbody State Appointee May 1961
At a Special Meeting of the Authority on March 26, 1957, t'
Authority voted to employ me, Gerard J. Riley, as Executive Director
to take the place of A. Eric Salsburg who was retiring as of April 1,
1957.
At this time, the State Auditors checked all records, books of
accounts, etc. and found the records satisfactory.
During the year, the Authority felt that there was an increasing
need of a truck for clean-up purposes and general maintenance work
at both the East and West End Projects and being cognizant of the
costs in the past for snow removal in the parking areas, they decided
to buy a Platform Stake Jeep with Plow attachment. Thus we now
have a truck plus a plow and feel that this Jeep will very soon pay
for itself.
HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
During the past year, the Authority was quite active in regards
to Housing for the Elderly. A representative from State Housing
Board came to Watertown at our request and looked at a number of
sites for such housing, and of those seen, they felt that Howe Park
was the best and so approved that site. The State Housing Board
had allocated a credit of $250,000. to the Watertown Housing Authority
if and when the Town approved the Howe Park site.
The Authority had a request for this land placed in the Town
Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held October 14, 1957, but at
this meeting the Members of the Town Meeting voted against this
action.
However, the local Authority is endeavoring to find some other
site which may have the approval of both the Town and the State
Housing Board, and for a limited time, the State Housing Board is
holding Watertown's credit allotment.
The demand of surrounding Cities and Towns for this type of
housing is very pressing, and unless the Town meets the requirements
and standards required by the State Housing Board in the very near
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future, Watertown may be unable to have Housing For the Elderly for
many years.
ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS
A major problem has arisen in regard to the flooring in kitchen
and bathrooms in one hundred and forty apartments. When they
were built, the underfiooring was plaswood and after dampness or
moisture hit this material, it turned into a soft mass; then the tile
broke and started to lift. This condition was called to the attention
of the State housing Board and after an investigation by them, re-
flooring was deemed necessary. This we expect to start replacing in
these apartments in January 1958.
In the summer of 1958, we expect to increase our parking facilities
and also to black-top under more of the drying areas.
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CHANGES
At the request of the Authority, a change was made in the
Management Program as to income admission limits, continued oc-
cupancy limits, and rents were changed in relationship to tenant's
family income.
Previous Present
Admission limits Admission limits
Families with less than
3 minor dependents $3650. $3950.
Families with less than
2 minor dependents 4150.
Families -with 3 or more
minor dependents 3900. 4350.
Previous Cont'd Present Cont'd
Occupancy Limit Occupancy Limit
Famnilies with less than
3 minor dependents $4100. $4200.
Families with 2 minor dependents 4400.
Families with 3 or
more minor dependents 4300. 4600.
The $100 deduction -from total family income for each minor
dependent child in excess of three in number to arrive at rent to be
charged, is still being used.
Previously, there had only been two categories allowed when
figuring rent, 18% for one or two children, and 14% for three or more
children. The Authority was given a new category of 16% for two
children and we are giving below the new schedule now being used in
figuring rents:
Families with one or less minor dependents
18% of gross family income
Families with two or less minor dependents
16% of gross family income
Families with three or less minor dependents
14% of gross family income
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The following turn-over has taken place in 1957 —
Homes purchased . . . .. . . . ... . . . 17
Found other rentals .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . 21
New Tenants .. .. . . . . . . ....... . . .... . . . . . . . . 38
Transfers — inter"project . . .... . .. . . . . . .. . . 14
Evictions .. . .... . . . . . . ... . . 0
The average shelter rent (not including charges for heat, domestic
hot-water and gas) is approximately $50 a month for 228 tenants in
both Projects. There has been no vacancy loss this past year.
CURRENT FINANCING
The Second Bank-State Street Trust Co. continues as Fiscal and
Paying Agents in connection with temporary borrowings and the
purchase and sale of U.S. Treasury bills and notes.
In connection with the financing of the two Projects, bid has
been accepted from Bankers Trust Co. and Associates on $2,353,000.
at 2.44, due December 12, 1958.
The Union Market National Bank of Watertown is a depository
in connection with the purchase and sale of U.S. Treasury Bills for
the Administration Fund and the Cash Account under Watertown
200-3C.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND ENPENS'ES FOR YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 3-1, 1957
INCOME
Shelter Rent $136,530.80
Utility Changes to Tenants 27,421.00
Dwelling Rent Income $163,951.80
Misc. Project Income 5,294.95
$169,246.75
EXPENSES
Management Expenses $ 15,470.18
Utilities 34,824.94
Repairs, Maintenance and Replacement 26,521.00
Insurance 6,773.67
Pension Fund 213.00
Collection Loss 133.67
Payment in Lieu of Taxes 8,208.00
Prov. for Debt Service 8,392.00
Debt Service Expense 110,876.20
Misc. Group Insurance 405.18
Total Expense $211,817.84
(Deficit — before State Aid) 42,571.09
Commonwealth Contribution $ 21,281.89
Red. from Prior Surplus 41,493.11 62,775.00
Surplus — 1957 $ 20,203.91
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WATERTOWN HOIISING AUTHORITY
►.STATEbMT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, RESERVES & SURPLUS
FOR YEAR ENDING DECE MBEIR 311 1957
ASSETS
Cash — Union Market National Bank $ 11,263.74
Savings Accounts — Lexington Fed. S/L 12,898.60
Waltham Fed, S/L 10,813.06
Wat. Fed. S/L 21,941.21
Wat. Savings Bank 21,5M.45
Prov. Inst. for Savings 21,060.82 88,297.14
Petty Cash 50.00
Change Fund 50.00
Accounts Rec. Tenants — Outstanding 1,767.12
Debt Service Fund 21,281.89
Second N/B — State St. Trust 23.93
Investments — Adm. Fund 95,000.00
Prepaid Fire Insurance 3,965.08
Development Costs 2,511,000.00
$2,732,698:.:
LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS
LIALBELXITES
Notes Auth. and Issued 2,511,000.00
Notes Retired 1,18,000.00 $2,393,000.00
Security Deposits from .Tenants 150.00
Matured Interest and Principal 108,569.33
Debt Service Reserve 25;176.00
Opm*dng Reserve 65,532.73 90,708.73
MISCELLANEOUS
Group Insurance - Empl. 43.42
Unearned Interest oh Investments 177.76
Tenants Prepaid Rents , 1,815.75
Development Cost Liquidation 118,000.00
Surplus — for year 1957 20,203.91
$2,732,698.90
May I take this opportunity of thanking all the Members of the
Authority, the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Departments of
the Town and. State Housing Board, for their cooperation and as-
cistanee in operating our State-Aided Veterans' Housing Project.
Respectfully,
-LE'Y
Executive Ttiiectoi and Sedketaiy
*atertdwn Housing Authority
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REPORT OF 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 1957.
The following statistics show the activities of the department for
the year of 1957.
Dogs licensed 1266
,Stray dogs impounded (6 days each) 122
Quarantined for 14 days 6
Dogs returned to owners 59
Dogs sold 0
Calls made during the year 555
The physical property used by the Dog Officer has been maintained
in excellent condition throughout the year. The pound has been
inspected periodically by the Middlesex County Dog Officer and a
representative of the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, and their reports have been favorable.
The Police Department has also been fully cooperative in getting
information regarding accidents involving dogs and other animals.
It is to be my continued endeavor to bring about the licensing
of all dogs in the town. There is still much work to be done and
with the continued help of the Town Clerks Office I hope to have as
complete a registration and licensing of dogs as is possible.
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. CONTI
Dog Officer
REPORT OF THE VETERANS' AGENT
January 24, 1958
In our report last year, we expressed the hope that the impact
of Social Security increases would permit the department to operate
on less money in 1957 than was spent in 1956. This hope was realized
and the net saving was almost three thousand dollars, the first reduc-
tion in expenditures since 1950. The saving would have been larger
but for the lengthy strike at the Lewis-Shephard Company in Septem-
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ber and October, which made it necessary to grant assistance for
food and rent to certain strikers' families amounting to $2500.00.
Rates for service connected compensation were increased October
first by approximately ten per cent; inasmuch as a few of our cases
have income of this sort, it was possible to effect a small budget
saving in such cases. The biggest single factor in gauging the amount
of money the department spends in any year is still the sums paid to
Hospitals for in-patient care for eligible veterans' dependents. The
State approved all-inclusive rates now range up to $22.85 per day
in some Hospitals, so that an extended admission of one person can
cost as much money as would provide for several families during the
same period of time.
The rise in unemployment, which was apparent in November and
December of 1957, is expected to continue at least through the spring
of 1958. The Hood Rubber Company had its first extensive lay-off
in eight years and several other large industries employing local
residents have had, or are planning, employment cut-backs. Unemploy-
ment benefits will fill the need in many of these cases, but supple-
mentary assistance will be required in many others. We are proceed-
ing on the premise that 1958 will be little if any more costly to the
Town in the Veterans' Benefits category than 1957. This is partly
based on the hope that there will be an up-swing in the employment
picture mid-way through the year when missile development programs
get into increased production.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. CORB=
Agent
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
We respectfully submit the annual report of the Board of Assessors
for the year 1957.
Although land for home-building is gradually diminishing, this
slack should be offset by some major industrial expansions, the ac-
cepted apartment dwelling on Warren Street and the eventual de-
velopment of dump land.
Only one minor case was tried before the State Appellate Tax
Board this year, thus adding to the town's enviable reputation in this
regard.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to our office clerks for
their excellent cooperation and efficiency in handling the many intricate
problems that confront them in the course of a year. Our deep ap-
preciation is also extended to the Town Counsel and to all the town
departments who have assisted us on numerous occasions.
Respectfully submitted
JAXMS A. GTE DEA
J. MALCOLM WHITNEY
DAMES C. MENTON
Following is the summary of the State and County Taxes and
Valuations for the year:
Total appropriations and Available funds $ 5,792,209.17
Court judgments 3,219.48
Departmental Deficits 8,491.58
Deficits in overlay of prior years 9,625.19
State and County taxes and underestimates 683,550.60
1957 Overlay 71,934.41
Gross amount to be raised $ 6,569,030.43
Total estimated receipts and available funds 2,163,419.05
Net amount to be raised $ 4,405,611.38
VALUATIONS
Buildings exclusive of land $57,177,740.00
Land exclusive of buildings 11,525,315.00
$68,703,055.00
Personal Property 4,564,625.00
Total valuation $73,267,680.00
Increase in valuation of real estate $ 1,038,105.00
Increase in valuation of personal property 11,550.00
Total increase in valuation $ 1,049,655.00
TOTAL POLL TAX ABATEMENTS
For the year 1956 $ 350.00
For the year 1957 3,752.00
$ 4,102.00
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TOTAL P PNAL PROPARTY
For the year 1956 $ 925.8a
For the year 11957 2,305.29
$ 3,231.21
TOTAL REAL ESTATE ABATEM�TT'8
Pbr the year 1954 $ 835.46
For the year 1955 1,056M
For the year 1956 1,884.90
Por the year 1057 85,M.30
$ 68,868.92
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EKOLSE
Total valuation $ 8,024,260.00
TOTAL MOTOR v&cAk}.E AND TRAHZIR EXCMSE ABATEMENTS
For the year 1956 $ 8,66448
Vw the year •1957 MA6347
$ 3+1,727A6
TOTAL MOTH OHA-V,06 ABATE
Fbr the year 1957 $ 9•00
TOTAL zwj i i r.rtM]ENT ABATEMENTS
Fbr the year 1957 $986.47
TQTATo uS VWAM B4.&.kAaJ=W BBB
For the year 1957 $16 -M
REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
January lb, 1968
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration ~Building
Waterton 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemgn:
Herewith is my annual report which is in conformance with
Obtapter 3, Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown for
the year ending December 31, 1957.
A study of all the (factors and statistical data involved in the
administration of the Public Assistance Program establishes the
fact that, categorically and administratively, the Department had a
favorable year in spite of a number of totally unexpected changes
affecting all categories. -
A total of $765,444.97 was expended during 1957, of which $62,09.76
Was spent for administration, i.e., salaries, office equipment, general
contingency, etc.
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The Department was successful in securing, by 'way of Federal
Grant and State Reimbursement, $597,289.74, thereby reducing the
costs to the Town -to $168,15523 or 28% of the total expenditure.
A resume of each category follows:
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
$501,958.55 was expended on this category. Legislation was passed
in the late Spring, effective September Ist, increasing the Adjusted
Standard Budget Allowance on each client maintaining his own home
.062. Additionally, the nursing home rates changed from a $35.00
weekly rate to a $5.75 Per diem rate, approximating a $20.50 per case
per month increase. Together, these two pieces of legislation neces-
sitated an expenditure of $10,905.08 that could not be anticipated any
time prior to their enactment. Following these adjustments came the
amended Children's Exemption Law whereby said exemptions were
generally decreased to the point that we were again required to spend
about $1,513.40 more than was anticipated. This change and the two
above, all combined, will add between $20,000 and $21,000 to our
1958 Old Age Assistance total expenditure. Despite these three major
adjustments, the Department was able to manage financially without
further appropriation or transfer and to, in addition, salvage $5,117.81
in Old Age Assistance Federal Funds to be applied to the 1958 ap-
propriation and return $2.80 to Town Receipts.
It is becoming more obvious each year that as the assistance
grants in this category are made more adequate, social service re-
quirements become more numerous. The general health and well-
being of this group of people seem good.
AID TO iix rwi VLmi u CHILDREN
This category required a total expenditure of $94,954.41. The lack
of great number in case load prevents the necessity of more or
extensive work-up of statistical data, yet it acts as a very accurate
barometer in observing our general economy, not Agency-wise but
nationally. Over a period of the last twenty years of working with
and observing the fluctuations in this category, one can see almost
immediately the trouble spots in the employment field. Divorce, legal
separations, desertions, crime and incarcerations become the far more
immediate causes for application as soon as any recession or general
industrial or business instability becomes even slightly prevalent. In
other words, we are writing about -the abnormal, inadequate person;
inadequate intellectually and usually spiritually, who, when the pressure
of living becomes too great resorts to crime or takes advantage of
divorce, legal separation or deserts the family. This segment of our
population, community-wise and nationally, exerts considerable pres-
sure on our tax economy. One of the major functions of this Agency
is to recognize the abnormal case from the normal and through the
medium of good social case work and utilization of all resources, com-
munal and otherwise, work toward the elimination of this kind of
case from the Public Assistance rolls.
Due to previously mentioned legislative changes, it was necessary
that $3,800.00 be transferred from the accumulated Disability Assistance
Federal Aid to the Aid to Dependent Children account in the late
Fall. A final balance in Federal Aid money is available in the amount
of $1,268.00 to be applied to the 1958 appropriation. $526.60, the balance
of our Town appropriation, was returned to Treasurer's Receipts.
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DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
$67,873.31 was required to support this program during 1957 as
compared to $87,52820 in 1956. The cause of this variance is the very
essence of the program itself. The Chapter encompasses all persons
over 18 years of age, totally disabled (within the interpretation of the
State Medical Review Board) and who are found to be financially
indigent in accordance with the Massachusetts Standards of Assistance.
The rigidity of the physical and financial eligibility factors involved,
in each case, assures the health of this case load from a standpoint
of case number, but it is wondered sometimes, if, because of said
rigidity, some rejected applicants are not further injured.
By the essence of the program is meant that the cases vary from
acute short-term cases to severe surgical long-term hospital and/or
convalescent cases costing considerable money. The Disabality case
load can be controlled less than any other because there naturally
can be no control of what type case the Agency will get or what the
severity of it will be or the length of time it will be on the Agency
rolls. 'Expediency in the matter of social and medical services is the
only key to the success of this program.
Besides the $3,800.00 transferred to Aid -to Dependent Children,
there is available $15,276.00 in Federal Funds that will be applied to
the 1958 Disability Assistance budget. $4,051.03, the balance of our
Town appropriation, has been returned to Treasurer's Receipts.
GENERAL REIEF
General Relief continued through the year with comparative
regularity despite a. rather constant turnover of case load. The high-
light of activity with this category was the court action involving the
last of three major suits with the City of Boston wherein Watertown
was being sued for over $16,000.00 for aid allegedly rendered certain
persons whose legal settlement was in Watertown. The case was finally
heard by an Auditor and we were able to reduce the alleged charges
to $4,955.00. This amount was paid to Boston by the Town Treasurer
from -the "Executions Fund."
$37,959.55 was spent for General Relief during 1957, including
$5,379.29 paid to other Cities and Towns for aid rendered on behalf
of the Town of Watertown. We received $6,930.47 from other Cities
and Towns and $4,940.04 from the Commonwealth or a total of
$11,870.51 for aid rendered to persons settled in other communities
or having no settlement at all, thus reducing the actual cost to the
Town to $20,709.75.
ADMINISTRATION
Last year I reviewed in my report administrative areas regarding
personnel and equipment. I emphasized the extreme need of the
purchase of a bookkeeping machine and a replalcement process for
the dictating and transcribing equipment.
The purchase of the bookkeeping machine was approved im-
mediately following a study -by the Board and subsequently the sub-
committee of the Finance Committee relative to the utility of such
a machine in a Welfare Department. The dictating and transcribing
equipment was denied, with the agreement that, if the adequacy of
the machines lelssened further, I could apply for emergency use of
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Federal Administrative funds. By late Spring service on the old
equipment was required a number of times, even to the extent of
returning one machine to the factory for possible repair. in the mean-
time, a machine appeared on the market, which, after a numer of
testings, proved to be more adapted to our needs and was about 40%
cheaper in price. A special price consideration was offered the Town
If we could replace all four machines. We finally replaced three
machines on an emergency basis, at the special price, with the ap-
proval of the Board and the Finance Committee, with the agreement
that we woould try to have the fourth replaced in 1958.
I am, therefore, requesting that $179.00 be appropriated for the
purchase of the four machine to bring the efficiency of our case
recording up to the normal level.
Inasmuch as the bookkeeping machine did not arrive until this
Fall, it will be at least the middle of the year before we will actually
start to realize the benefit of it.
The Agency, due to the limited number of personnel, was ham-
pered extensively by time loss. 188 days were lost through sick leave,
86 awaiting replacements and 180 because of vacations, totalling
454 days. Allowing that there are approximately 220 working days
per year, it means that the Agency had the equivalent of better than
two people out each day or .143 of the total staff. Considering the
fact that there is 30°Io less help, to start with, in this Agency, as
compared to any other in the Greater Boston District, this time loss
factor must be constantly studied with serious thought relative to
what part of our aid monies might be being jeopardized.
Administratively, all but $3.64 in the contingent account was
spent. $408.16 was the balance in the automobile account due to
resignations, while $1,557.26 remains in the salary account for the
same reason. All three amounts have been returned to Treasurer's
Receipts.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH F. MURRAY
Welfare Agent
SALARIES
Appropriated Expended Asked for
1957 1957 1958
Agent 6,890.00 6,890.00 6,890.00
Princ. Soc. Wk. Sup. 5,460.00 5,460.00 5,460.00
Social Workers (6) 24,500.00 23,007.16 24,130.00
Princ. Clerk 3,860.00 3,860.00 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,300.00
Junior Clerk 2:890.00 2,890.00 2,890.00
Junior Clerk 2,890.00 2,890.00 2,890.00
Junior Clerk (Berg) 2,890.00 2,356.16
Junior Clerk (Manning) 469.42 2,512.50
T. M. O. — Senior Clerk 2,950.00 2,950.00 3,095.00
Medical Consultant 1,500.00
CONTINGENT 31000.00 2,996.37 2,667.00
AUTO TRAVEL 2.060.00 1,651.84 2,060.00
NEW OFFICE EQUIPMENT 3,260.00 3,258.00 179.50
lay
OLD AGO ASSISTANCE 300,000.00 299,907.$0 32%833.00
AID TO DEPENDENT OHUOREN 52,500.00 51,937.48 66,320.0a
DISABn= ASSISTAXQW 70,000.00 65,9 OS7 32,000 0%
GOAL., RELIEF 42,000.00 37,959.,% 43,000.00
528,450.00 517,822.15 513,587.00
,DMINISTRATION
i�.r�usu rr.r — 1957
Spey Other Cities
Category Tot Exp. Federal State &Towns Recoveries
OAA. 501,958.55 ,196,285.94 206,298.06 21,11921 22,110.21
AD.C. 94,954.41 37,069.62 26,155.00 121.72
DA. 67,873.31 11,275.73 27,310.46 529.93
G:R. 37,5%.55 4,940.04 6,930.57 1,710.03
TOTAL, 702,745.82 250,63129 204,703.56 28,049.78 24,471.89
Tot. Exp. 702,745.82
Tot. Rec. 567,856.52
Cost to
Town 134,889.30
ADMINISTRATIVE EB PENSES
Salaries 54,340.54 Category Federal State
Contingent 2,996.37 O.A.A. 18,021.74
Auto Travel 1,651.84 A.D.C. 6,840.31
New Equipment 3,711.00 DA. 3,043.37 1,527.80
Total 62,699.76 27,905.42 1,527.80
Total Expenditure 62,699.76
Total Received 29,43322
Cost to Town 33,266.53
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE WOR on N.,-L- — 1958
301 Cases over $60.00 (Federal Matching Figure) for 1958
153 Cases, theoretically, in which there were no vendor payments
454 Anticipated peak load for 1958
$132.80 Average cost per case $ 9.00 Federal Statistical Sta-
over $60.00 bilization Figure
60.00 Federal Reimburseable 6.00 Medical Allowance per
Figure case
$ 72.80 Excess case cost with $ 15.00
No Federal Participation 301 Cases
$ 4,515.00
12 Months
$54,180.00 Partial Federal Grant
$72.80 x 301 cases for 12 months $26%953.60
54,180.00
0208,773.60 Net Excess, i.e., No
Federal Participation
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$ 32,662 75 Average Basic Payroll less Vendor Payments
12 months
$391,953.00' Gross Basic Expenditures for 1958
21,921.84•' Net Excess; No Federal Participation
$370,031.16
454) $32,662.75
60.00 Federal Reimburseable Figure
11.94
153 Cases theoretically without Vendor
Payments
$ 1,826.82
12 months
$21,921.84'• Net Excess, No Fed. Participation
$185,015.58 Fed. Grant Less S & M Grant
27,540.00 S & M Grant
$212,555.58 Total Federal Grant for 1958
$391,953.00• Gross Basic Expenditure $ 9.00 Fed. Statistical
Stablization Sg.
132,516.00 Vendor Payments for 1958 6.00 Med. Allowance
$524,469.00 Total Expenditures for 1958 $ 15.00
212,025.00 Federal Grant for 1958 153 Cases
$312,444.00 $ 2,295.00
13;500.00 O.T.C. Payments 12 Months
$325,944.00 $27,540.00 Partial Federal
5,111.00 Federal Funds on Hand Grant
$320,833.00 Appropriation for 1958
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE WORKSIMET — 1958
25 Cases containing Vendor payments.
16 Cases containing no Vendor payments.
$ 192.49 Average cost per case $ 9.00 Fed. Statistical Stabi]iza-
with Vendor payments tion figure
60.00 Fed. Reimburseable fig. 6.00 Med. Allowance per Case
132.49 Excess case cost with $ 15.00
no Fed. participation 25 Cases
25 Cases
375.00
$ 3,312.25 12 Months
12 Months
$4,500.00 Partial Federal Grant
$39,747 00
4,500.00 Partial Federal Grant
$35,247 00 Net Excess, i.e., No Pled.
Participation
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8 3A%.58 Average Basic Monthly 45)3254.58(
Payroll less Vendor pay. 72.32 Avg. Basic Monthly Payt.
12 Months 60.00 Fed. Reimburseable $g.
12.32
$39,054S6' Gross Basic Expend.
2,265.44••Net Excess 16 Cases containing no
2)36,789.52(18,3%.76 Fed. Grant Vendor Payments
Less 8 & M $ 197.12
2,880.00 8 & M Grant 12 months
$21,274.76 Total Fed. Grant $2,265.44•RNet Excess, i.e., no Fed.
participation
$39,054.96• Gross Basic Expenditure $ 9.00 Fed. Statistical Stabiliza-
34,39129 Vendor Payments for 158 tion figure
6.00 Federal Medical Allow.
73,446.25
26,169.00 Anticipated Federal $ 15.00
Funds for 1958 16 Cases
$47,277.25 Gross Appropriation $ 240.00
15,276.85 Fed. Balance on hand 12 months
12/31/57
$2,880.00
$32,000.40 Net Appropriation
for 1958
%-rragrauAL RIMIEF
$27,000.00 Anticipated Weekly Payments for 1958
10,500.00 Anticipated Monthly Warrants for 1958
$37,500.00
5,500.00 Anticipated Payments to Other Cities and Towns
$43,000.00 Appropriation for 1958
AID TO Lrsr VLraV 1 OHH DREN
$98,812.00 Anticipated Expenditure for 1958
41,224.00 Anticipated Federal Grant for 1958
57,588.00 Town and State Share
1,268.00 Federal Balance for 1957
$56,320.00 Appropriation for 1958
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT — 1957
CONTINGENT BREASUOWN �%WviO A444 ur3u
NEW err r 1vj& EQUIPMMT
Old Age Assistance Federal Administration Funds $3,711.00
Burroughs Company $3,258.00
Dictronics 453.00
$3,711.00
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ANTICIPATED CONTINGENT r;xrravLlrl-uttr; FOR - 1958
AUTOMOBILE CONTINGENT $2,060.00
Agent $ 260.00
Principal Social Work Supervisor 260.00
Social Workers (4 @ $360.00) 1,440.00
Social Worker (Emergency 1 @ $100.00) 100.00
$2,060.00
REGULAR CONTINGENT $2,667.00
Conference & Dues $135.00
Use of Auto (Special) 25.00
Telephone 75.00
Miscellaneous 10.00
Carfare 75.00
$320.00 $320.00
American Public Welfare Association 45.00
Boston Social Service 85.00
F. W. Currier 12.00
Elliott Addressing Machine Company 10.00
Evans Printing Company 65.00
Hobbs-Warren, Inc. 20.00
H. S. Horne & Company, Inc. 100.00
Massachusetts Community Organization 7.50
John C. Moore Company 20.00
Mor-Rays Company 550.00
Folders $350.00
Special Forms $200.00
National Cash Register 7.50
Postmaster 900.00
Social Legislation Information Service 18.00
Purchasing Department 325.00
Townsend Typewriter Company 86.00
Watertown Book Re-binding Company 21.00
Miscellaneous 75.00
$2,667.00
NEW OFFICE EQUIPMENT $ 179.50
Dictronics - Stenorette Dictating Sit $ 179.50
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REPORT OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT
6Oi�ssforr
Francis A. Kelly, Chairman Permanent
DM.rs. $athleen L. 1?roWn, Secretary Zierm expires 1958
j6seph A. Dwyer lie iddne;d
John J. Igoe Permanent
Miss Catharine M. Yerxa Permanent
John P. Whyte Term expires 1959
William P. Sullivan Term expires 1960
Larry Fortier
Director of Recreation
Report of The Director of Recreation
To the Chairman and Members of the Watertown Recreation Commission
The annual report of the Recreation Department is respectfully
submitted by the Recreation Director, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1957.
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 per-
son, 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;
and contributions toward- character growth, social adjustment and good
citizenship.
ORGANIZATION
The Watertown Recreation Commission is composed of seven mem-
bers, four which are permanent. The other three are appointed by
the Selectmen. The four permanent members include the Superinten-
dent 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: 66crttary
2:0t1W i fembers
The mgmbers are responsible lbr the overall function of the De-,
partment. Thin includes studying the needs; raising and allocating
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the funds and determining policies, rules, regulations and standards
for the government of the department. Overall administrative problems
are acted upon by the Commission. The job of the Recreation Director
is to advise the board; to bring to the attention of tihe Commission
all the pertinent information at his command concerning any problem;
to carry out the policies and orders of the Commission; and to plan,
organize and supervise the year-round recreation program. The Recrea-
tion Commission also receives suggestions from the citizenry of whom
the Commission ds really representative and twhose desires it seeks to
interpret. ;
PROPERTIES
Properties used by the Recreation Commission during the year
1957 for its various activities were Randy's Bowlaway; Boston YWCA;
Newton YMCA; Boston Skating Club; Dealtry Swimming pool; East,
West, High School, Hosmer, Phillips, Lowell, CunniS, Browne, Parker
and Coolidge schools; Wal-Lex Rollerway; Arlington, Coolidge, East,
Parker, Cunniff, Saltonstall, Victory, Lowell, West, Howe and Bemis
playgrounds; and the Charles River, Bemis and Rosary Academy tot
lots.
PROGRAM
The recreation program for the year 1957 once again increased
over the previous year. During the year 1956 a total of fifty (50) dif-
ferent age group activities were sponsored. The year 1957 saw the in-
troduction of nine 1(9) new activities to the program for a grand total
of fifty-eight (58) different age group activities for the year. Two ac-
tivities were dropped from the previous year.
NEW PROGRAMS, 1957
Youth
Softball League for elem. girls
Children's Theater for girls, grades 5, 6, 7.
Roller Skating for boys and girls, ages 8 to 18
Tennis Clincs for boys and girls, ;ages 8 to 18
Adults
Ladies Conditioning Class
Golf Instructions for men and women
For All Ages
Nite Ice Skating, Victory Field
Christmas Pageant
Fourth of July Celebration
Al1raujANCE, 1957
For the year 1957, attendance at all sponsored activities, youth and
adult, totaled 145,992. For the year 1956, total attendance was 126,420.
Thus, an increased attendance of 19,572 for -1057 over the previous year
was realized. The increase can be attributed to the new activities in-
troduced during the year and the extension of other programs.
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1957 RECREATION PROGRAMS
Babe Ruth League Skiing School
Badminton, adults Soccer Leagues
Baseball League Softball League, elem. girls
Baseball Schools Softball League, Jr. girls
Basketball Leagues, boys Square Dancing, adults
Basketball Schools Swimming Classes, fall
Men's Basketball, informal Swimming Classes, winter
Men's Basketball League Swimming Classes, spring
Bowling Leagues Swimming Classes, summer
Children's Theater Summer Playground Program
Christmas pageant Special Events
Record Dances 1. Family Nite Square Dances
Friday Nite Gym, boys 2. Ice Carnivals
Golf Instructions, adults 3. Tennis Tournaments
Hockey Schools 4. Tennis Clines
Ice Skating, playgrounds 5. Playground Carnival
Ice Skating, Boston S. C. Tennis Instructions
Ladies Conditioning Boys Tennis Team
Little League Baseball Girls Tennis Team
Little League Farm System Tot Lot Activities
Men's Gym Activities Touch-Football Leagues, elem. boys
Nite Ice Skating, Victory Touch-Football Leagie, Jr. boys
Roller Skating Fourth of July Celebration
PLAYGROUND AND GYM
Playgrounds & Gym Wrestling Pet Shows
Table Tennis playground Games Stagemobile
Softball Swings Tournament Week
Senior Baseball Storytelling Arts & Crafts Exhibit
Checkers Chinest Checkers Carnivals
Arts and Crafts Basketball Summer Trips
Sewing Roller Skating Franklin Park & Zoo
Embroidery Hanscom Field Air
Junior Baseball Special Events Base
Parcheesi Holiday Dance Children' Museum
Picnics Outdoor Square Dances Boston Common
Sand Box Play Bicycle Safety Program Waverly Oaks
Dominoes Baseball Clinic Wal-Lex Rollerway
Hiking Summer Pageant Norumbega Park
Horseshoes Track & Field Day Fenway Park
Gym Games Physical Fitness Nantasket Beach
Football Program Longwood Criket Club
FIINANCIAL REPORT
For the year 1957
Appropriated Expended
Salary of Director 6,460.00 5,460.00
Supervisor's Salaries 22,500.00 22,600.00
Operating Costs & Supplies 5,000.00 61000.00
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Skating Club 800.00 800.00
Auto Allowance 300.00 300.00
Out-of-State Travel
Secretary 1,030.00 904.50
$35,090.00 $34,964.50
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 large number of part-time employees hired during the year
is necessary as it involves the use of janitors, secretaries, and various
school personnel. Summer personnel also adds to the total as it in-
volves mainly college students who work summers only.
Measures will be taken during the year 1958 to provide In-Service
Training courses for all personnel employed by the Recreation Depart-
ment. Also, job analyses for all programs will be made available.
All prospective employees will be required to fill out application forms,
note of their previous experience and education. A rating system will
be established for all personnel. These steps will be taken in order to
insure the citizenry of Watertown a recreation program that will pro-
vide for everyone the best and most satisfying use of his leisure time.
These measures were fulffiled in part during the year 1957. A three-day
training program was provided for summer playground employees.
PROGRESS
Progressive steps taken by the Recreation Commission during the
year 1957 were as follows:
1. The adult recreation program was expanded.
2. Fifty eight (58) group activities were sponsored as against fifty
(50) for the year 1957.
3. Estimated attendance, at all activities, for the year reached the
145,000 figure. This is a conservative estimate. This is well over
the 1956 figure of 126,000. Well organized programs and new activi-
ties account for the increase.
4. Some 1957 activities were increased in terms of number of ses-
sions held and length of program.
5. Publicity for the department was increased.
6. The Recreation Department is affiliated with the National Recrea-
tion Association. This provides the department with materials
and information concerning movements, progress and new pro-
grams taking place throughout the country.
7. Nine new group activities were added to the 1957 program.
8. Training programs for staff helping to make for better organized
and safer activities.
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9. A paint-time secretary was added to the staff.
10. Additional office and program equipment improved departmental
operations and program functions.
11. Additional funds appropriated by the Town enabled the depart-
ment to provide a bigger and more well rounded year-round pro-
gram for the citizens of Watertown.
12. Volunteers were used for the first time by the Recreation De-
partment. They did a•wonderful fob with the Children's Theatre
program and the ice skating program at the Boston Skating Club.
,OALVAJO
Because of the growth of recreation in Watertown, definite needs
for successful departmental operation have become apparent.
1. Continued development of the year-round program to meet the
ever 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 girls program beyond the present scope of
activities.
5. Additional equipment and supplies.
6. At the present time there exists a shortage of facilities in Water-
town for the future development of a sound year-round recreation
program. Such a program covers ten areas of recreation. They are
arts and crafts, music, dancing, dramatics, nature, sports and
games, hobbies, camping, social recreation and camps. Without
adequate facilities, these ten acres of recreation cannot possibly
be adequately developed. Therefore, it is highly important that the
citizens of Watertown give serious consideration to the develop-
ment of a recreation building in the not too distant future. A
building that would meet the needs and adequately serve the
population.
RECOMAENDATIONS
The following steps are recommended:
1. The year-round recreation program for 1958 be further expanded.
2. That definite personnel standards and policies be adopted, as
outlined by the director.
3. Further development of the girls program.
4. Evaluation of the condition and rate of progress of the department,
5. Expanding the volume of equipment to meet the needs.
6. Streamlining operations of the department in such a way that all
functions of the department are properly scrutinized and evaluated.
7. Research, studies, surveys, evaluations and reports be made con-
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cerning areas and facilities, program, publicity and public rela-
tions and other phases of departmental operations.
8. Construction of play courts on all playground hard surface areas.
Example: shuffleboard, hop-scotch.
9. That residents of Watertown give serious consideration to the
development of a recreation building.
10. That the publicity and public relations program be expanded and
various medias of communication to be used to inform and edu-
cate the public.
11. That an annual report be published by .the department every
year and be made available to the citizens of Watertown.
12. Finances for 1958 be increased to meet the needs.
13. New office space be made available for the department. The pre-
sent set-up is inadequate.
In closing, I would like to express my appreciation to the Chairman
and members of the Recreation Commission, to the park Department,
School Department, Town Officials, Department Heads, and local news-
papers for their helpful assistance and cooperation during -the year
1957. But mainly, to the citizens of Watertown, without whose help such
.a, recreation programs as is now in existence in Watertown, could not
be possible.
Respectfully submitted,
LARRY FORTIER
Director of Recreation
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REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Mass.
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown, we
mereby submit our annual report of the Park Department for the year
ending December 31, 1957.
-A Tot Lot was added to Bemis Playground consisting of a slide,
Jungle Gym, baby swings and Sand Boxes. lit is the departments wish
to set aside an area at each playground for a tot lot.
A complete rebuilding of the clay tennis courts at Victory Field.
An additional ice skating rink specifically for hockey was laid out
on the soccer field at Victory Field and lights added in the tennis
courts for evening skating.
A cement pole and cable fence was erected at Parker Playground
paralleling Aldrich Road, preventing automobiles from parking on
the grassed area.
Solidification of the Baseball back stop at Bemis Playground.
The constant maintenance of keeping the Parks and Deltas in A-1
condition through out the year.
In the next few months the Athletic Field House at the West Jun-
ior High School Playground will be completed, which will provide
club house facilities for any town organizations wishing use of the field.
At this time we would like to publicly thank Superintendent Dwyer,
Secretary Rundlett and the seven other men of the department for
their untiring efforts performed during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
MANK F 1%PA Y xu%,t,., Chs#manl
dAMES CAVALEN, Clerk
JOSEPH BOYOE ,
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown I sub-
mit herewith the annual report of the Fire Department for the year
ending December 31, 1957, together with recommendations for the bud-
get of the Fire Department which in my opinion is necessary for the
efficient operation of the department for 1958.
The membership of the Fire Department at the close of the year
ending December 31, 1957 was as follows: One (1) Chief; three (3)
Deputy Chiefs; three (3) Captains; six (6) Lieutenants; one (1) Mech-
anic; seventy four (74) 'Privates, for a total of eighty eight (88) mem-
bers of the department.
The total number of alarms for the year was 1042, an increase of
64 alarms over the previous year. In addition the Fire Department as-
sisted the Police Department responding Ito 346 calls with the Police
ambulance, an increase of 59 ambulance calls..
Fire alarms were as follows: Bell alarms 199; still alarms 843. There
were 65 false alarms, an increase of 25 false alarms over the previous
year.
A condensed report on fire losses, values and insurance is as follows:
Values Losses Insurance Ins. Paid
Duildings $516,600.00 $ 72,562.90 $ 590,400.00 $72,562.90
Contents 369,100.00 78,986.01 307,400.00 70,252.01
Total $885,700.00 $151,550.91 $ 897,800.00 $142,814.91
SALARIES
The salary of the Fire Chief is greatly out of proportion in com-
parison with his responsibilities. The nature of the Chief's duties in
administration, management, fire fighting, fire prevention, inspections,
permits, licenses and the numerous directives and statute laws that
govern the operations of .the Fire Department places a heavy burden
and responsibility on the Fire Chief in manitaining a department that
operates 24 hours a day. The salaries of the members of the department
are not adequate to cope with the high cost of living, therefore it is
hardly conceivable that a request for an increase in salary can be denied.
HOLIDAY PAY
I recommend that the sum of $9,000. be provided for Holiday pay
for the year 1958.
ADDITIONAL OFFICERS AND PRIVATES
One of the most important requirements of an efficient Fire
Department is adequate manpower and sufficient officers. I would like
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to emphasize ,that the Fire Department has a shortage in both the
aforesaid categories aAd that proter steps should be taken to correct
these inadequacies, therefore I recommend the following:
That (3) 'Lieutenants be promoted to Captains ,that (2) prIvItes
be pftm6ted td 1111 the vacancies of f,ieutenants and that (2) Ehnen be
appointed from the Civil Service list to fill the vacancies of Privates.
As stated last year there have been times when the senior officer
on duty has been a Lieutenant, a condition that should never pre-
vail for good department operation.
In order to give a more comprehensive picture of the above men-
tioned recommendations re—promotions and appointments as it would
affect the Fire Department, I submit the following:
The department at present — The department as proposed —
Chief 1 Chief 1
Deputy Chiefs 3 Deputy Chiefs 3
Captains 3 Captains 6
Lieutenants 6 Lieutenants 5
Mechanic 1 Mechanic 1
Privates 74 Privates 74
Total 88 Total 90
CONTINGENT
During the past year it was impossible to maintain the department
on the original Contingent appropriation of $15,500. therefore it was
necessary to ask for a transfer of funds of $2200. at the special Town
Meeting and later an emergency appropriation of $555. for a total of
$18,255. to operate the Fire Department.
If the Fire Department is to render the service that is expected of
them, and to render such services adequately and efficiently, sufficient
funds must be provided. I recommend that $16, 500. be appropriated for
Contingent.
UNIFORMS
During the coming year there will be several replacements of per-
sonnel with entire uniform equipment to be provided. An inventory of
requirements for uniforms for the year 1958 discloses that $4,000. is the
minimum that should be appropriated, therefore I recommend that
$400 be 6.4i ter.rated for uniforms.
NEW HOSE
In order to rej5laiee disc&ded hose it will tequite $2,500: therefore
I recommend that $ ,6W W approtriated for New Hose:
1�tO0O113! �'�'
There are numerous items of room equipment that must be re-
$96V 1W a�o��me Vill cost t��elit. Aso. 1� com-
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PAINTING AND REPAIRS
Considerable incidental repairs and painting must be done at the
various stations including roofs, gutters, replacing windows, etc. A con-
servative estimate is that it will require $500. for the contemplated re-
pairs and painting, therefore I recommend that $500. be appropriated
for painting and repairs.
REBUILD CE02ANEYS
The chimneys at Station No. 2 are in such a poor condition that
they will require rebuilding. Numerous leaks have occurred due to the
conditions of said "chimneys and .to neglect them will result in further
and more costly repairs. An estimate of re building the chimneys is
$1600. I recommend that $1600. be appropriated .to rebuild chimneys at
Station No. 2.
MEDIOAL r rru�ar.
It is most difficult to estimate with any degree of accuracy medical
expenses, however a fair estimate, in my opinion, would be $1,000. I
(recommend that $1,000. be appropriated for Medical Expense.
NEW TIRES
I recommend that $250. be appropriated for New Tires.
NEW OIL TANKS
The Oil Tanks at Station No. 1 and Station No. 2 are beyond fur-
ther use and must be replaced at once. The cost of said replacement
to be $1400. I recommend that $1400. be appropriated to replace Oil
Tanks at Station No. 1 and Station No. 2.
TANKIJESS WATER HEATER
The hot water tank at Station No. 1 is inadequate to provide suf-
ficient hot water and has recently developed several leaks. This tank
must be replaced at a cost of $250. I recommend that $250. be appropriat-
ed for a Tankless Water Heater.
EMERGENCY TRUCK
Flor the past fifteen years this department has had two Emergency
trucks in service. In 1953 one of these trucks was discarded as unfit
for further use and not replaced. The one remaining, a 1939 ford, is
now unfit for further use and should be replaced immediately. This
truck renders valuable service, therefore I recommend that $1950. be
appropriated to replace the present Emergency Truck.
1,000 GALLON TRIPLE COAMINATION PUMPING lr'0uVn
Engine No. 3, a 1928 one thousand gallon triple combination Pump-
ing Engine is now more th a,n twenty nine years old and requires con-
siderable repairs and constant attention. I might add that it is no
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longer possible to obtain certain parts for repairs to this ancient unit.
I recommend that $24,650. be appropriated to purchase a 1,000 gallon
triple combination Pumping Engine.
FIRE rr,.&v-&iq liwi4
Fire Prevention has been conducted during the past year with
excellent results. The schools, newspapers and various organizations
have cooperated wholeheartedly in this endeavor. Inspections have dis-
closed numerous hazards and violations; in every instance where dang-
erous and hazardous dondipon4s ,were found tale conditions were
remedied or removed.
Fire Prevention has proven to be a powerful influence and of
great value in keeping fire losses at a minimum and I am sure that such
campaigns, as conducted by the department,, have been a valuable
asset in preventing fires.
AUXMMARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Civil Defense Auxiliary Fire Department conducted their ac-
tivities in a commendable manner and assisted the local department on
numerous occasions. The interest that the members of the Auxiliary
Fire Department display in their work is an inspiration to others and I
take this opportunity to publicly commend the members of the Auxiliary
Fire Department.
livueu 1 x CHIEFS CAR
During the year John Corbett obtained a 1951 Chevrolet, 4 door
sedan, from the Civil Defense surplus stock and turned it over to the
Fire Departmtnt for use as a Deputy Chief's car. This car is in excel-
lent condition and was put in service at a very low cost, and is now
rendering very good service.
PXIMEMENT
During the year 1957 the following firemen were retired on pen-
sion: William Clark Feb. 1st; John O'Reilly Mar. 21st; John Tatten
June 1st; James Devaney Sept. 23rd; Albert Mannix Oct. 24th and Lieut.
Daniel Bythewood Nov. 1st. In behalf of the members of the Fire De-
partment I extend to our retired comrades our best wishes for health
and happiness in their retirement and to commend them for the many
years of faithful service they have rendered as Firefighters.
IN MEMORIAM
Lieutenant Joseph P. Connors, a member of the Fire Department
since December 11, 1939, suffered a heart attack and died April 1, 1957.
Lieutenant Joseph Connors was an able, courageous, conscientious and
loyal member of the Fire Department and we sincerely regret his un-
timely death. In 'behalf of the members of the Fire Department I ex-
tend to his family our sincere sympathy.
CONCLUSION
I take this opportunity to thank the members of the Board of
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Selectmen for their cooperation and assistance.
I also take this opportunity to thank the chairman and members
of the Finance Committee for their cooperation and consideration of
our budget problems.
I extend my thanks .to the heads of departments and the members
thereof for the assistance extended to the Fire Department.
I extend my thanks to the Chiefs and members of the Fire De-
partments of Belmont, Waltham, Newton and Cambridge for their as-
sistance through Mutual Aid.
To the members of the Fire Department I take this opportunity to
publicly commend you for the faithful and loyal service that you have
rendered, and for the efficient manner in which you have performed
your duties.
Respectfully submitted,
WII-LIAM C. McELROY
Chief Fire Department
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REPORT OF PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
February 10, 1958
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is the Annual Report of the Purchasing Agent.
During the year prices rose gradually and steadily.
Business did not start this year as it did in the past and toward
the end of the year weakness developed in all lines. We should expect
in the future that many items will not be as expensive and unless
we see a sharp upturn in defense contracts the end of the price
spiral should benefit the Town.
The Revolving Fund was used to take advantage of some suppliers
who wished to reduce inventories and items werepurchased at savings
to the Town.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Honorable Board of
Selectmen and the Heads of the Town Departments for their coopera-
tion.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM F. OATES
Purchasing Agent
DEPORT OF
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT
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 1957.
The total number of acidents to employees and reported by the
various Town Departments amounted to 93 and this was an increase
of 6 over-the year 1956. The majority of these cases required just medi-
cal expenses. There was medical expenses and disability payments in
14 of these cases. In 9 cases out of the 14 there was a great amount of
expenses and disability payment9.
At the end of 1957 we are carrying 6 cases of which 2 we have had
since 1954 and 1 since January 1956.
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The expenses of the Department and payments required an addi-
tional appropriation of $1500 to complete the year 1957.
The most courteous and usual cooperation was received from the
Town Department, Employees and Town Physicians.
Respectfully submitted,
John P. Meehan
Agent
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
January 3, 1958
Honoraable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for
the Year 1957 is respectfully submitted.
Sealing Fees $N5.70
Adjusting Fes $ 7.50
SCALES
Total
Total Total Not Total
Amsted Sealed Sealed Condenmed
Scales over 10,000 lbs. 4 13 — —
Scales 5000 to 10,000 lbs. 4 8 — —
Scales 100 to 5000 lbs. 72 158 2 2
Scales under 100 lbs. 110 296 1 —
WEIGHTS
Avoirdupois 5 342 1 —
Metric — 155 — —
Apothecary — 185 — —
Troy — 2 — —
CAPACITY MEASURES
Liquid Measures I gal. or under — 50 1 —
AUTOMATIC MEASURING DEVICES
METERS INLET ONE INCH OR LESS
Gasoline Meters 65 225 5 —
Oil and Grease Meters 2 80 16 —
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METERS INLET MORE THAN 1 INCH
Vehicle Tank Meters 24 55 — —
Bulk Storage Meters 3 9 — —
STOPS ON PUMPS
Kerosene — Oil — Grease — 8 — —
LINEAR MEASURES
Total
Total Total Not Total
Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned
Taxi Meters — 26 — —
Cloth Measuring Devices — 21 — —
Yard Sticks — 33 — —
Totals 289 1666 26 2
TRIAL WEIGHING+S
Total Total Incorrect
Tested Correct Under Over
Bread 95 82 1 12
Butter 80 75 3 2
Charcoal in paper Bags 16 16 — —
Confectionery 10 8 1 1
Fruits and Vegetables 124 95 15 14
Meats and Provision 114 103 4 7
Totals 439 379 24 36
INSPECTIONS
Paper or Fiber Cartons 25
Pedlers Licenses 11
Milk jars 65
Marking of Bread 95
Marking of Food Pkgs. 272
Charcoal in paper bags 16
Pedlers scales 11
Ice scales 1
Junk scales 3
Ice cream cans 75
Oil jars 32
Other Inspections 9
Totals 615
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,
CHARLES A. HENDERSON
Sealer of 'Weights & Measures
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Mass.
Gentlemen:
There is respectfully submitted herewith the annual report of the
Inspector of Buildings for .the year 1957.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Residential 39 $ 443,500.00
Non-Residential 30 567,500.00
1,011,000.00
EXTENSIONS & ALTERATIONS
Residential 93 75,800.00
Non-Residential 33 450,450.00
526,250.00
FEES COLLECTED
Building, Ext. & Alter.,
Razing & Moving 1,763.00
Signs 136.00
Board of Appeals 275.00
2,174.00
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
One family residence 29
Two family residence 10
No. of Units — New Construction 49
No, of Units — Conversions 7
RAZING PERMITS
Three — One family dwellings
Two — Two family dwellings
Six — Garages
Nine — Miscellaneous buildings
MOVING PERMITS
One — Trailer
Two — Service Buildings
INSPECTIONS
Routine inspections were made of signs. Applications were filed
for the erection of two billboards.
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PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
I pe�lons wgip made of all Places of Assembly for the purpose ,of
checking egresses, capacity and emergency lighting. All were fowiid
iii �oo� c?onditfan, .
LODGING HOUSES
Inspections were made of lodging houses where applications were
Sled to operate same. Means of egress in all cases were found satisfac-
tory.
ZONING BY-LAW
Complaints were numerous, similar to preceding years. There
were many violations but no prosecutions.
IfLEVATORS
Inspeotions were made of approximately teen elevators, and reports
forwarded to the Department of Public Safety.
BOARD OF APPEALS
There were Sled with this Department twenty-seven applicafiion8
for requests for variances or his
permits from the Board of A,pl emis.
CPNCLUSION
This Office wishes to express its appreciation to the Honorable
Board of Selectmen and to the heads of other departments for their
cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE V. tivai i r:
Inspector of Buildings
REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
'Mo fRliowing report is submitted by down Clerk George B. Well-
man.
The Town Clerk's department collected $12,786.06. covering various
items. Of this amount $5,015.50 was for conservation licenses, and
$2,619.00 was for dog iicg? .
As collector of fees for the Board of Selectmen, tht Town Clerk's
department turned into the Town treasury the sum of $39,813.85.
Inasmuch as there were no state elections in 1957 an opportunity
was afforded to #ripg up-to-date a back log of work. In order to A14e
cabinet Sling space 'available in the office, the alphabetical marriage
index record coypri�g the years 1937-1956, was typed and sQAde.=d
into one volume.
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TOWN 1bLr r,-LLLL4GS BWOMING LENGTHY
The business session of the 1957 annual town meeting required five
evenings to complete its work. In order to promote a more efficient
handling of the meeting, consideration should be given to amending
the By-haws whereby meetings could be adjourned more readily, in-
stead of from week to week. It is felt by many that stretching out
the annual session over a period of five weeks is not efficient, and records
show that attendance decreases with each adjourned session.
A special town meeting was also held on October 14, 1957.
VITAL STATISTICS
Reports follow upon the vital statistics of the Town which are
recorded at the time of this writing. Attention is called, however, that
the summary of statistics relating particularly to births and deaths is
incomplete. Watertown, lacking a hospital, must rely upon other towns
for these records.
A total of 380 deaths, relating to persons who died in Watertown,
or Watertown residents, who died out of town, have -been received and
recorded to date.
BIRTHS BY MONTHS
Month Males Females Total
January 52 40 92
February 40 34 74
March 34 38 72
,Apt 45 40 85
May 41 43 84
June 40 34 74
July 38 35 73
August 20 15 35
September 25 ' 25 49
October 15 28 43
November 14 25 39
December 24 22 46
388 •379 767
*One birth of a female child took place in Watertown during the
month of September. This was the only birth within the Town recorded
for the year.
It is estimated that more than 200 births are still to be received
from other towns and cities.
FEDS COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
FOR LICENSEs IssuED BY TOWN CLERK FOR YEAR 1957
Marriage intentions filed $940.00
Chattels Recorded 2,700.75
Chattel discharges recorded 343.50
Copies of Birth certificates issued 263.00
Copies of Death certificates issued 396.50
Citizenship certificates issued 23-00
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Business certificates filed 87.00
Copies of Marriage certificates 103.50
Miscellaneous 93.06
Pole Locations 4925
Gasoline renewals 152.00
Conservation fees 370.00 $5521.56
CONSERVATION LICENSES
774 Fishing licenses issued 2515.50
349 Hunting licenses issued 1134.25
185 Sporting licenses issued 971.25
61 Minor Fishing licenses issued 76.25
98 Fishing licenses for females 220.50
2 Resident Trapping licenses 15.50
2 Non-resident Fishing licenses No. 7 5.50
9 Non-resident or Alien Fishing licenses 69.75
14 Duplicate licenses 7.00
45 Resident Citizen Sporting (Free)
1 Resident Citizen Fishing (Blind Free)
5015.50
Minus Fee (Above 370.00 4645.50
There were 1540 licenses issued to Sports-minded people, which
included 46 issued without charge. The amount collected was $5015.50
and of that amount $370.00 was turned into the Town Treasury, and the
balance—$4645.50 was mailed to the Department of Conservation, 73
Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
DOG TACENSEAS
633 Male dog licenses 1266.00
77 Female dog licenses 385.00
468 Spayed female dog licenses 938.00
3 Kennel Licenses 30.00
5 Seeing-Eye Dogs {No fee) 2619.00
There were 1186 licenses issued. Of this number five were licensed
under Chapter 23 of the Acts of 1939, which relates to "Seeing-Eye'! dogs.
The Town retained a writing fee of bwenty cents each for 755 licenses.
The law was changed in May, 1957, establishing the writing fee at
twenty-five cents, which was retained by the Town for the remaining
431 licenses. Receipts for these fees are on file in the Office of the
Town Clerk.
GEORGE H. WELLMAN
Town Clerk
I have examined the accounts of the fees collected in the Office of
the Town Clerk and have found them to be correct.
JOHN J. Ivrigle AN
Town Auditor
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FEES COLLECTED IN THE OMCE OF THE TOWN CLERK
FOR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE SELECTMEN FOR TEE YEAR 1957
Liquor licenses $35,020.00
Victualor license (1957 315.00
Victualer licenses (1958) 95.00
Auto dealer's licenses (1957) 575.00
Auto dealer's licenses (1958) 500.00
Pin Ball licenses (1957) 1,080.00
Lodging house permits (1957) 32.00
Lodging house permits (1958) 26.00
Music Box permits (1957) 875.00
Music Dox permits (1958) 50.00
One Day Beer permits 221.00
Sunday Sales 145.00
Fire arms — permits — books 24.05
Pedler certificates -19.00
Gasolene registrations (additional quantities) 48.00
Sound Wagon permits 7.50
Theatre permits 39.00
Bowling alley permits 293.00
Parking permits 100.00
Junk and Second hand Dealers' permits 239.00
Auctioneer permits 16.00
Pool licenses 45.00
Intelligence office permit 2.00
Yearly theatre permits 25.00
Christmas tree sale permits 22.00 39813.85
The amount collected — $39,813.85 — has been turned into the Town
Treasury, and receipts for 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 in the office of the Town
Clerk and have found them to be correct.
JOHN J. SHEEHAN
Town Auditor
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REPORT OF THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF WATERTOWN RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The Watertown Contributory Retirement Board respectfully sub-
mits its twenty-first annual report covering the operation of the Wat-
ertown Contributory Retirement System for the calendar year ending
December 31, 1957.
Tht Retirement Board as now organized consists of Maurice J.
Sheehan, Chairman. John J. Sheehan, Clerk of the Board, and Daniel
J. Clifford.
Mr. Robert C. Hagopian as ex-officio Treasurer-Custodian of the
funds of the Retirement Systtm for 1957 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 tht Board. and who is responsible
for keeping the accounts of the Retirement System.
During the year 1957, sixty-one employees were enrolled as members
of the Retirement System, twenty-three members withdrew and fif-
teen were retired, one of which is receiving a member-survivorship al-
lowance, which brought the active membership of the Retirement Sys-
tem up to 482. On December 31, 1957, there were 73 Pensioners, making
a total membership in the Retirement Systm 555.
The fifteen members retired during the year 1957 were:
Frank Burnes Alice McAuliffe
Daniel Bythewood Marjorie McCarthy
Florence Cameron George Mossmain
William Clark William W. Norcross, Jr.
Joseph DeFelice A. Eric Salsburg
John J. Hopkins John Tatten
Charles B. Kelley Ronald M. Stone
and one member receiving a member-survivorship allowance, Virginia
Connors.
It is with regret that the Retirement Board records the death of
(4) Pensioners who passed away during the year 1957:
Bridget Droney Francis Kelly
Irene Drummey Terence Quinn
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Ledger Assets — January 1, 1957 $1,016,856.59
INCOME
Contributions from Members $87,756.60
Voluntary Additional Contributions 1,623.26
Late Entry 77.94
Re-deposits 2,705.56
Members Deduct, fr Outside Sources 504.18
Appropriation by the Town 72,946.07
Income 34,338.99
Accrued Interest 7,501.81
Gross Incr, by Amort. Bonds 423.48
Gross Incr. Mkt. Value Stocks 3,009.00
Gross Profit an Sale of Bonds 131.88 $211,018.77
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DISBURSEMENTS
Annuity Payments 8,218.94
Pension Payments 46,971.56
Survivorship Payments 15,655.81
Disability Payments 43.462.06
Pensions paid to other Sysetms 941.29
Refunds to Pension BentSciaries 3,912.94
Refunds from Annuity Savings 11,970.01
Trans. Acc'ts to other Systems 2,876.22
Administration Expenses 5,443.77
Accrued Interest 7,172.49
Decr. Bonds by Amortization 595.47
Deer. on Stocks 5.821.00 $153,041.56 $1,074.833.80
ANNUAL, STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR — 1957
LEDGER ASSETS
BONDS $930,222.78
STOCKS 75,642.50
DEPOSIT IN um u o is CO. 1,466.71
DEPOSITS IN SAVINGS BANKS 60.000.00
ACCRETED !NT'EREST 71501.81
$1,074,833.80
L ABIT.TTIES
ANNUITY SAVINGS FUND $747,859.67
A►-jiv ul'1'x RESERVE FUND 111,068.60
SPECIAL FUND MILITARY SERVICE 16,08827
PENWON FUND 198,419.76
EXPENSE FUND 1,397.40
$1,074,833.80
Amount of Ledger Assets
December 31, 1956 1,016,856.59
Total Income for 1957 211.018.77
$1,227,875.36
Total Disbursements 1957 153,041.56
BALANCE $1,074,833.80
SCHEDULE OF BONDS — DECEMBER 31, 1957
RAILROAD
RAILROADS Rate Date of Amortized
Maturity Cost Dec. 1957
Ann Arbor R.R. Equip. 3% Apr. 1963 $ 9,729.62 $ 8,754.14
Balt. & Ohio R.R. Eq. 2 Nov. 1958 9,664.14 9,910.02
Balt. & Ohio R.R. Eq. 3 Sept. 1962 4,000.00 4.000.00
Balt. & Ohio RR. Eq. 3% June 1960 4,885.63 4,928.33
Cent. of Georgia Equip. 2% Aug. 1961 13,839.82 13,903.12
Chi. Burl. Quincy R.R. 4 Mar. 1958 23,860.00 24,98728
jDel. Lack West R.R. 3% May 1971 16,187.50 15,168.70
Erie R.R. Equip. Tr. 4% Jan. 1963 10,025.94 10,025.94
Great No. R.R. 2% Jan. 1967 14,226.79 14,450.49
Illinois Cent. Equip. 3 Mar. 1968 9,481.92 9,514.52
N.Y. Cent. & Hudson 3% July 1997 16,125.00 16,004.97
Oregon, Wash. R.R. 3 Oct. 1960 20,325.00 20,115.17
St. Louis, Brown, Mex.2% Mar. 1964 4,649.82 4,713.64 $157,476.72
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PUBLIC UTIIXITIFS
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. 2% June 1987 $24,375.00 $24,488.61
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. 3% Dec. 1973 26,937.50 26.406.87
Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. 3% Sept. 1984 25,843.75 24,866.94
Arkansas Pwr. & Lght. 3% Oct. 1974 20,950.00 20,620.12
Bell Tel. of Penna. 5 Oct. 1960 10,250.00 10,203.17
Cent. Maine Power 4% May 1987 25,699.75 25,691.02
Detroit Edison Co. 2% Mar. 1984 24,562.50 24,569.78
Essex County Elect. 3Y4 Feb. 1984 25,918.75 25,849.07
Gen. Tel. Co., Calif. 4Y4 Sept. 1986 26,062.50 26.028.74
Interstate Pwr. Corp. 5 May 1987 15,000.00 15,000.00
Jersey Cent. P. & L. 3�4_ May 1985 25,706.00 25,667.09
Long Island Light 4% Dec. 1986 20,800.00 20,770.63
New York Tel. Co. 3% Apr. .1996 25,250.00 25,241.93
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. 3 Mar. 1974 25,562.50 25,483A5
Niagara, Mohawk Pwr. 3% May 1986 25,343.75 25,334.41
No. Indiana Pub. Ser. 3% Aug. 1973 16,087.50 15,689.39
No. Western Bell Tel. 4% May 1989 25,750.00 25,750.00
No. Shore Gas Co. 4 Dec. 1975 15,206.25 15,191.66
Ohio Power Co. 31/4 Oct. 1968 15,962.50 15,636.62.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. 3% Oct. 1987 21,475.00 21,305.71
Pacific Gas & Elect. 3 Dec. 1977 21.450.00 21,15521
Phila. Elect. 2% Nov. 1967 24,187.50 24,304.12
Phila. Elect. 3% Apr. 1985 25,343.75 25,335A1
Pub. Ser. of N.H. 3� Oct. 1978 26,218.75 25,040.68
Rockland Lght. & Pwr. 3% Oct. 1981 25,200.00 25,040.68
Worcester County Elec. 3% May 1982 25.968.75 25,853.71 $597,746.06
US. GOVERNMENT BONDS
2 Series "G" 2% 1958 $40,000.00
2 so
" 1959 40,000.00
2 IF1960 25,000.00
2 IV1961 25,000.00
2 it IF to 1963 25,000.00
2 IF so to 1967 15,000.00
1 '> F to1969 5,000.00 $175,000.00
Svrw,iju-uES OF BANK STOCKS — DEC. 31, 1957
DESCRIPTION
Cost Amortized
First Nat. Bank of Boston $ 9,797.00 $16,632.00
First Nat. City Bank of New York 9,106.50 16,990.50
Irving Trust Co., N.Y. 2,175.00 3,200.00
National Shaw. Bank — Boston 4,375.00 7,600.00
Newton-Waltham Bank 20,500.00 14,350.00
Union Market Nat. Bank — Watertown 7,350.00 7,930.00
Chase Manhattan Bank — N.Y. 4,862.50 4,900.00
Guaranty Trust Co., N.Y. 4,290.00 4,140.00 $ 75,642.50
St romu.uE OF BANK DEPOSITS
Balance
Watertown Savings Bank 20,000.00
Watertown Federal Savings 15,000.00
Waltham Federal Savings 15,000.00
Prov. Inst. Savings — Boston 10,000.00
Union Market Nat. Bank — Watertown 1,466.71 61,466.71
Accrued Interest 7,501.81 7,501.81
Total $1,074,833.80
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NAMES AND AMOUNTS OF RETIREMENT
ALLOWANCE BEING PAID — 1957
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 1,574.40 1,753.24
Armstrong, Dorothy May 18, 1954 116.80 528.72 695.52
Barnes, Frank May 6, 1957 241.68 2,623.92 2,865.60
Donanno, Joseph Mar. 8, 1944 59.15 1.020.85 1,080.00
Boudakian, Armand April 1, 1955 37.56 3,020.40 3,057.96
Brescia, Vincenza Nov. 6, 1956 177.24 405.24 582.48
Bythewood, Daniel H. Nov. 1, 1957 210.36 4,342.68 4,553.04
Cameron, Florence Junt 1, 1957 501.00 1,833.48 2,334.48
Camilli, Donata Aug. 26, 1952 57.12 179.28 236.40
Caruso, James Mar. 1, 1947 48.24 1,666.08 1.714.32
Casey, Alice Dec. 19, 1954 121.80 834.84 956.64
Chamberlain, Walter Sept. 30, 1954 228.34 2,618.40 2,846.64
Clark, William J., Feb. 1, 1957 178.80 4,254.72 4,433.52
Concannon, Louise July 5, 1950 78.60 511.80 590.40
Coi]nors, Anne Aug. 31, 1954 184.56 1,276.68 1,461.24
Conlnors, Virginia April 1. 1957 4,030.68 4,030.68
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. 03, 1944 68.17 1,631.87 1,700.04
DeFelice. Joseph April 1, 1957 185.88 889.20 1,075.08
Dolan, Bessie Oct. 31. 19..6 275.0 1,606.56 1,881.96
Duffy, Peter Jan. 31, 1946 75.72 490.80 566.52
Dwyer, John April 1, 1953 105.12 999.60 1.104.72
Fairbanks, William July 31, 1951 59.40 2,797.44 2,856.84
Foisy, Hubert Nov. 15, 1946 110.16 1.262.28 1,372.44
Ford, Katherine 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 1,044.94 1.081.92
Harrington, James Aug. 31, 1949 58.92 754.68 813.60
Hilley, Anthony Oct. 31, 1951 137.28 944.28 1,081.56
Hopkins, John J.. June 1, 1957 384.96 3,620.98 4,005.84
Horton, Van D. Mar. 5, 1943 86.42 1.408.66 1,495.08
Howley, Hazel Jan. 28, 1952 939.60 939.60
Kelnan, Margaret Sept. 15, 1954 112.44 334.44 446.88
Kelley. Charles B., Nov. 1, 1957 136.92 1.788.84 1,925.76
Kirwan, Mary C. Oct. 31, 1953 89.88 852.00 941.88
LaBonte, Marguerite Oct. 15, 1942 45.05 1,034.95 1,080.00
Landry, Katherine June 1, 1952 219.48 724.92 944.40
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 1,865.76 1,980.60
McAuliffe, Alice Jan. 31, 1957 101.52 711.72 813.24
McCarthy, Marjorie Sept. 1, 1957 82.20 584.76 666.96
McGrady, Mary Aug. 16, 1949 44.04 787.20 831.24
McLaughlin, James Aug. 1, 1946 93.00 1,018.68 1.111.68
McNicholas, James Jan. 5, 1956 160.80 2,220.72 2,381.52
McNicholas, Michael Nov. 1, 1951 135.72 1.958.64 2,094.36
Mee, Joseph July 1, 1950 114.48 2,445.00 2,559.48
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Meru110, Eugene June 30, 1954 101.64 2,679.96 2,781.60
Morrissey, Regina May 1, 1946 46.20 312.36 358.56
Mossman, George Jan. 1, 1957 256.32 2,063.52 2,319.84
Norcross, William W., June 16, 1957 546.36 4,814.76 5,361.12
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 2628 127.44 153.72
Quinn, Daniel April 26, 1939 680.00 680.00
Dec. 2, 1956 159.60 429.36 588.96 Rannerl, Maria
Mar. 1, 1946 22.80 1,640.28 1,663.08 Ruggerio, Domenic
Oct. 1, 1952 117.96 2,768.64 2,886.60 Ryan, Richard
Aug. 1, 1955 196.56 3,14928 3,345.84 Ryder, Thomas
May 1, 1954 114,96 2,318.52 2,433.48 Sallese, Anthony
April 1, 1957 159.12 2,850.00 3,009.12 Salsburg, Eric A.,
Jan. 16, 1954 281.28 649.68 930.96 Sheridan, Gertrude
Oct. 31, 1956 33.00 229.32 262.32 Stanley, Edith
April 16. 1957 70.08 642.76 612.84 Stone, Ronald M..
June 1, 1957 146.88 3,630.72 3,777.60 Tatten, John R.,
May 31, 1946 93.48 781.44 874.92 Timoney, Owen
Sept. 1, 1939 32.08 1,967.96 2,000.04 Vahey, Patrick
Dec. 1, 1956 55.92 4,2%.72 4,310.64 Zalenski, Alfred
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE J. SCAN, Chairman
JOHN J. SEMEHAN, Clerk
DATUM J. CLIF'F'ORD. Member
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REPORT OF ADVISORY BOARD OF REVIEW
The Advisory Board of Review was created by vote of the Tom
Meeting as a five members 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 March 26, 1951, the number of members
was increased to nine and on April 11, 1956, the number of members
was increased to ten. This Board must make its report to the
Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee, not later than the
31st day of December in each year. The Advisory Board of Review,
hereinafter referred to as "the Board," Hereby submits its 1957 report.
Members of Board of Selectmen (2)
Edward G. Seferian, Esq., 221 Acton Street
Edmund J. O'Connell, 60 Myrtle Street
Members of the Finance Committee (3)
Daniel Reid, Chairman, 116 Standish Road
Charles Sheldon, 311 School Street
Charles C. Flora, 155 Church Street
Town Employees (2)
Maurice J. Sheehan, 60 Edenfleld Avenue
William J. Ryan, 73 Springfield Street
Residents, — Not Town Employees (3)
Peter Airasian, 23 Oakley Road
Lucien G. Theriault, 42 Wilson Avenue
Lawrence J. 'Walsh, Esq., 13 Oakley Road
The Board met on September 36, 1957, and organized by electing
Selectman Edward G. Seferian its chairman and Maurice J. Sheehan
its secretary. Robert L. Shutt its clerk was appointed with compensa-
tion to be {paid from the Advisory Board Contingent Account. The
application form used in prior years was again adopted, and a vote
was also adopted to notify all Chapter 10 employees of the Town
as follows:
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
ADVISORY BOARD OF ruAN.tzw
September 26, 1957
NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES
Notice is hereby given that the Advisory Board of Review will
receive applications from employees requesting changes in classification,
grade 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 Selectmen's Office not later than
October 18, 1957 at 5:00 pm.
Applicants will be notified of hearing dates. Applications must
be :prepared accurately and completely to be considered.
(please post in a conspicuous place)
EDWARD G. SEb'El'tIAN
Chairman.
MAURICE J. SH=E_HAN
Secretary
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By October 18, 1957, the Board had received fifty-nine individual
or group applications and hearings were then commenced in ac-
cordance with the practice followed by preceding Advisory Boards.
There were seven lengthy meetings held during October and
November and the Chairman wishes to commend the members for
their excellent attendance and to express his appreciation for their
constant and diligent application to the tedious and difficult duties
connected with membership. It may be noted here in passing that
the present members of the Board are all men of experience who
have served in this same capacity in the past and who have a wealth
of information and education on personnel salary problems.
In malting its decision, the Board considered comparable salaries
of neighboring towns and cities, the increase of 4% in the cost of
living since the last increase granted by the 1956 Town Meeting, the
ability of the Town to pay and -the fiscal picture of the Town generally.
The Board also made reference to the "Occupational Wage Survey
relating to Boston, Massachusetts," issued by the United States De-
partment of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. We were satisfied
that our rates of pay compared quite favorably with the rates published
in that survey.
All our recommendations are shown by Appendix "A".
The Board -did not recommend any changes in grade or title
classification and all such applications were voted "no change" after
full discussion and must be treated as denied. In reaching this con-
clusion it maybe noted that the Board's recommendation in Appendix
"A" below, would include all Chapter 10 employees, and the Board
felt that any changes in grade might create new inequities.
All of our recommendations are shown by Appendix "A' and are
drafted in form appropriate for action at the Annual Town Meeting.
The Board reports and recommends the adoption of the changes
listed in Appendix "A" as amendments to Chapter 10 of the By-laws.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD G. orAr-=u AN
Chairman
Voted that the report of the chairman of the Advisory Board of
Review be adopted as the report of the Board.
November 29, 1957
MAURICE J. arrH.M,�Arr
Secretary
APPENDIX "A"
The Advisory Board of Review unanimously voted to recommend
to the Finance Committee and the Town Meeting as follows:
1) That all full-time salaried employees be granted a $200 increase
across the board.
2) That all hourly-rated employees be granted a 10 cents an
hour increase.
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3) That all permanent part time salaried employees be given a
proportionate increase to those granted under recommendation
number one.
ARTICLE : To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 10 and Section 11A of the present By-laws of the Town by
striking out from said Section 10 the following words and figures:
GRADE 9
Supervisor Foreman,
Highway Department 4,060 4,390 4,750 5,110 5,460
and adding under Group F of said Section 11A the following words
and figures:
GROUP F
Supervisor Foreman,
Highway Department Hourly rate $2.17 per hour
(Request of Advisory Board of Review)
End of Appendix "A"
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REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER
1957 should go down in Watertown's history as a series of skirmishes
between :the Board of Selectmen and the Town Treasurer over control
of various matters.
First:-- There was a battle over the control of parking meters.
The Board of Selectmen amended the Traffic Rules and Orders under
Section G designating the Town Treasurer as the person authorized
to collect monies deposited in the parking meters or cause the same
to be collected. After placing this authority in the Treasurer, the
Selectmen next appointed a parking meter collector to collect the
monies deposited in the parking meters and put him on the payroll
with a non-existing appropriation. The matter of illegal payment
to the collector was brought -to the attention of the Board of Select-
men and the collector was placed on the Highway payroll, in order
to be paid from a legally existing appropriation. The matter was
cleared up at the annual Town Meeting and the illegal payments of
salary approved by the Town Meeting. After much persuasion and
argument, the collector was :put properly under the Treasurer, bonded
and the proper salary appropriation made at the 1957 Annual Town
Meeting. Finally, on May 22, 1957, the keys to the meters and re-
placement parts were turned over to the Town Treasurer and the
Board of Selectmen wisely withdrew themselves from the Parking
Meter business.
Second:— The next battle was over the custody of the Town's
insurance policies.
For the first time in the memory of the Town Treasurer the
Board of Selectmen renewed $1,413,660.00 worth of fire insurance which
expired on September 1, 1957 by allowing their insurance advisor to
place $1,273,660.00 of the insurance in companies of his own choos-
ing, thereby disallowing 19 other participating brokers from placing the
insurance awarded them in their own companies, preventing them
from getting volume credit. On top of this unfairness, they took a
cut in their normal commissions from 25% to 20%, with the insurance
advisor getting the 5% for himself.
After these circumstances were made known by the Town Treasurer,
he received a letter from the Board of Selectmen ordering him to
turn over the Town Insurance policies to the Town Auditor on advice
of the Town Counsel. This .the Treasurer refused to do, since the
policies were made payable to the Town Treasurer and had been in
his possession since the foundation of the Town. After an exchange
of correspondence, the Board of Selectmen wisely, dropped the whole
matter and the policies are pleasantly reposing in the Treasurer's
vault.
Third:— On December 8, 1957, the Town Treasurer embarked on
the peaceful sea of matrimony only to be rudely interrupted from his
matrimonial dreams by the firing of another satellite on Dec. 19, 1957,
only this time, in legal form.
The Salary matter referred to in the 1956 Town Treasurer's report
had erupted once again. This time the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial
Court ruled that the action of the Board of Selectmen in denying the
petitioners the right of referendum was illegal and that the Select-
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men were directed "to place before the voters at large at a town meet-
ing not later than the annual 1958 meeting, the referenda questions
presented in the petition therefor. in accordance with Special Statutes
1919, Chapter 205 as amended."
Finally, the question of referendums had been solved and the
only thing which saved the Treasurer was the Declaratory Degree to
pay the additional salaries to the town employees. This is the same
Declaratory Degree referred to in the 1956 Treasurer's report. These
payments were made under judicial sanction, which not only pro-
Uoted the Treasurer but also could be the means of preventing the
repayment of the salaries paid out. Thus, all parties were protected;
the Treasurer and the town employees, who received the Higher
salaries.
The matter of the referendum and its results will have to wait
until 1958 and the Treasurer sincerely hopes it will be finally resolved.
As we look back over 1957 with all its problems, we still can be
thankful for health and happiness and can look forward, with faith,
for the silver linings on a clouded sky.
ROBESRT C. RA,GOPIAN,
Treasurer
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
REOEIP M AND E MENDITURES
Balance January 1, 1957 $ 716,686 03
1957 Receipts 9,034,260.16
9,750,846.19
1957 Paid Treasury Warrant 9,014,93134
Balance December 31, 1957 735,914.85
(Including Veterans Housing Fund)
APPROVED:
ROBERT C. H'AGOPIAN
Treasurer
JOHN J. BAN
Auditor
BORROWED IN ANTICIPATION OF nzv rav ur. IN 1957
Feb. 8 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company $600,000.00
Second Bank — State Street Trust Company
® Rate of 2.237% Discounted
April 18 Union Market National Bank of Watertown 600,000.00
B Rate of 1.935% Discounted
June 24 Rockland-Atlas National Bank of Boston 500,000.00
0 Rate of 1.96% Discounted
NOTES PAID IN 1957
Nov. 6 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company 600,000.00
Second Bank — State Street Trust Company
Nov. 13 Union Market National Bank of Watertown 600,000.00
Nov. 20 Rockland-Atlas National Bank of Boston 500,000.00
NOTES DUE IN 1958
NONE
a-w4j.,Prsu DEBT n1 iar-rAj IN 1957
August 1 Veterans Housing $ 15,000.00
August 1 North End Fire Station 7,000•00
August 1 Victory Feld House 6,000.00
January 1 Phillips School Addition & North
Elementary School 40,000.00
March 1 East Junior High School Addition 35,000.00
October 1 Public Library Addition 10.000.00
$113,000.00
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FUNDED DEBT TO BE RETIRED IN 1958
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 40,000.00
March 1 East Junior High School Addition 35,000.00
October 1 Public Library Addition 10,000.00
$113,000.00
DEBT STATEMENT
Total Funded Debt December, 1957 $1,493,000.00
DEBT OUTSIDE DEBT LIMIT:
Veterans Housing Chapter 372, Act of 1946 $ 150,000.00
DEBT WITHIN DEBT LIMIT:
North End Fire Station 21,000.00
Victory Field House 17,000.00
Phillips School Addition &
North Elementary School 605,000.00
East Junior High Addition 575,000.00
Public Library Addition 125,000.00
$1,343,000.00
THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TOWN MATURES AS FOLLOWS:
1958 113,000.00
1959 113,000.00
1960 112,000.00
1961 100,000.00
1962 100,000.00
1963 100,000.00
1964 100,000.00
1965 100,000.00
1966 95,000.00
1967 90,000.00
1968 75,000.00
1969 75,000.00
1970 75,000.00
1971 70,000.00
1972 70,000.00
1973 70,000.00
1974 35,000.00
$1,493,000.00
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BORROWING CAPACIY FOR 1958
Valuation 1955 $71,139,520.00
Valuation 1956 72,218,025.00
Valuation 1957 73,267,680.00
Total $213,242,610.00
Abatements 1955 $ 1,112,200.00
Abatements 1956 1,152,202.00
Abatements 1957 1,127,050 00
Total $ 3,391,452.00
Total Assessors Valuation Par Three Preceding Years $209,851,158.00
Average Assessor's Valuations For Three Preceding Years 69,950,386.00
Statutory 5% 3,497,519.30
Less Debt Inside Debt Limit 1,343,000.00
Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1958 2,154,519.30
A Statement of Debt and Total Cash Expenditures of the Town for
thirty-one 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
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 4,1171,875.82 1,499,000.00
1934 3,908,434.08 1,482,000.00
1935 3,8%109.55 1,477,700.00
1936 3,743,934.34 1,291,000.00
1937 3,6881,053.63 1,163,000.00
1938 3,750,895.75 1,102,000.00
1939 3,770,835.31 1,201,500.00
1940 3,732,597.22 1,120,000.00
1941 3,583,494.47 $90,000.00
1942 3,488,489.32 693,000.00
1943 3,076,543.04 515,000.00
1944 3,257,739.65 353,000.00
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 4,734,085.58 321,000.00
1950 5,372,701.71 405,000.00
1951 5,340,820.43 361,000.00
1952 6,112,526.94 328,0W.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
1956 8,534,624.43 1,606,000.00
1957 9,014,931.34 1,493,000.00
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GrATEB ENT OF TOWN INSURANCE
Company Amount Expires
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
Granite State Fire Insurance Company 25,000.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 65,550.00 Sept. 11 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
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 50,200.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Limn 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
Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1958
New York Underwriters Ins. Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 20,000.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Planet Insurance Company 65,550.00 Sept. 1, 1958
Royal Insurance Comrpaany 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
American Automobile Insurance Company 40,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959
Citizens Insurance Company 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959
The Employers Liability Assurance Corp. Ltd. 55,000.00 Sept. 1, .1959
Federal Mutual Ins. Company 122,800.00 Sept. 1, 1959
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 122,860.00 Sept. 1, 1959
Liverpool & London & Glove 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. 100,000.00 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 Travelers Fire Insurance Company 50,200.00 Sept. 1, 1959
The World Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1959
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Abington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960
Atlas Assurance Company Ltd. 501000.00 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
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 25,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960
Liverpool & London & Globe Ins. Co. 1001000.00 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
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 25,200.00 Sept. 1, 1960
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 35,000.00 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. 50,000.00 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
The Travelers Fire Insurance Company 35,000.00 Sept. 1, 1960
American Automobile Insurance Co. $ 70,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Atlas Assurance Company Ltd. 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Dorchester Mutual Fire Insurance Company 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
The Employers Liability Assurance Corp. Ltd. 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
The Employers Liability Assurance Corp. Ltd. 60,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Glen Falls Insurance Company 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Granite Sate Fire Insurance Company 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 50,OW.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 74,200.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 25,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company 50,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 74,460.00 Sept. 1, 1961
Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 80,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
The Travelers Fire Insurance Company 100,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
The Travelers Fire Insurance Company 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
The Travelers Fire Insurance Company 75,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. 55,000.00 Sept. 1, 1961
The Employers' Liability Assurance Corp. Ltd.70,000.00 Sept. 1, 1962
Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 230,000.00 Sept. 1, 1962
Newark Insurance Company 205,000.00 Sept. 1, 1962
Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 901000.00 Sept. 1, 1962
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. 328,660.00 Sept. 1, 1962
The Travelers Indemnity Company 70,000.00 Sept. 1, 1962
The Travelers Indemnity Company 350,000.00 Sept. 1, 1962
The Travelers Indemnity Company 70,000.00 Sept. 1, 1962
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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 the Watertown Federal Savings and Loan Associa-
tion; the amounts are shown below. On March, 1957 Cemetery Per-
petual Care Funds were invested for -the first time in the amount of
$25,000.00 in Bonds giving a return of 4 3/8%, maturing April 1, 1985;
this asset is also listed below:
WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
Balance:
December 31, 1956 $130,279.60
Interest for 1957 3,283.37
Bequests for 1957 3,638.25
Total $137,201.22
Withdrawals:
February 19, 1957 —
Transferred to Watertown Federal 10,000.00
Savings & Loan Association
April 12, 1957 —
Purchased Bonds American Tel. & Tel. 25,324.77
4 3/8% due April 18, 1985
Principal $25,303.50—Interest $21.27
Total: Withdrawals 35,324.77
Balance: December 31, 1957 $101,876.45
WATEIR,TOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
Balance:
December 31, 1957 $ 10,000.00
Interest for 1957 100.00
Balance:
December 31, 1957 10,100.00
Other Assets:
$25,000 American Tel. & Tel. 25,000.00
Total Cash and Assets: $136,976.47
Dividend Received Oct. 24, 1957 — 25 @ $21.88 $547.00
In General Funds to be transferred to Cemetery
Perpetual Care Account.
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NAMES AND AMOUN'M COLIAUCT D IN 1956 AND 1957
1956
Dec. 31 Ommitted from Annual Report
Charles Mardirosian (Stephen DeMilo) 150.00
Charles Mardirosian (Yegsa Totovian) 97.50
Aram Bedrosian (Garabed Chamian) 97.50
Aram Bedrosian (Jasper Kazerian) 97.50
Donald J. MacDonald (Andrew V. Bock) 97.50
$540.00
1957
Feb. 6 Short & Williamson (Carl Jenkins) $300.00
March 13 Arthur C. Hasiotis (Emanuel Kowvaris) 97.50
April 3 Mrs. Mary Donnelly (Andrew Donnelly) 112.50
Babolas & DeMarkles (Emanuel Conduris) 150.00
Mrs. Alma Ellis (Robert Ellis) 48.75
Rockwell Funeral Service (Caroline Moore) 97.50
J. S. Waterman & Sons (Rev. Peter Paul Giaccobbee) 45.00
May 1 John J. Centorino (Carmelo Centorino) 150.00
Donald J. MacDonald (George W. Smith) 45.00
Hovnan Tashian (Turvanda Tashian) 172.50
Short & Williamson (Cora Eva Lockhart) 45.00
June 5 Aram Bedrosian (Moses Derderian) 45.00
July 3 William Andreotes (Flor. Andreotes) Thibault 97.50
Charles Mardirosian (Victoria & Martin Karian) 82.50
Dorothy Gashgarian (Mko & Flora Kaljikian) 97.50
Aram Bedrosian (Israel DerHovanesian) 97.50
James Panagos (Charles Panagos) 45.00
Rockwell Funeral Service (Francis Core Munroe) 97.50
Aug. 7 Aram. Bedrosian (Bagdasar Hadji Chrakian) 97.50
Sirvata Minasian (Sirvata Minasian) 97.50
Sept. 11 Charles Mardirosian (Veronica Quoyoon) 45.00
Rockwell Funeral Service (Albert E. Manley) 45.00
Aram Bedrosian (Charles Safer) 90.00
William R. Miller (Hazel O'Grady) 90.00
Charles Mardirosian (Hovannes Kulegian) 150.00
Oct. 16 Mrs. Minas Brown (Piranian) 45.00
Nov. 27 Charles Mardirosian (Krikorlan) 90.00
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Aroma Bedrosian (Kaloustian) 97.50
Dorothy Keshishian (Keshishian) 90.00
Dec. 11 Aram Bedrosian (Hadfian) 90.00
Rockwell Funeral Service (Sadler) 225.00
Charles Mardirosian (Parsikian) 90.00
Short & W311iamson (Smith) 92.50
Thomas J. Walters (Walters) 8.00
Rockwell Funeral Service (Lane) 90.00
Lillian H. Pinkham (King-Phikham) 99.00
John E. Eglett (Eglett) 90.00
John J. Stanton (Bubuier) 90.00
Total Bequests $ 3.63825
PARKING METERS
Parking meters were installed on December 13, 1956 and the
recepits for the years 1956 and 1957 were as follows:
1956
Total receipts $ 247.63
1957
Total receipts $23,588.13
TOWN TRUST r uu�u�a
MARTFiA SANGER FUND:
Invstment $ 1,240.73
Income for 1957 37.39
Balance December 31, 1957 $ 1,27822
JOHN TMV PLETON FUND:
Investment 653.02
Income for 1957 44.85
697.87
Two $1,000.00 United Savings Bonds 2,000.00
Balance December 31, 1957 $ 2,697.87
BENJAMIN HOSMER PIERCE FUND:
Investment 1,000.50
Income for 1957 30.05
1,030.55
Disbursements 2326
Balance December 31, 1957 $ 1,00729
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ABBY V. BARRY FUND:
Investment $ 1,012.54
Income for 1957 30.48
1,043.00
Disbursements 16.75
Balance December 31, 1957 $ -1,02627
MARY D. EMERSON MEADE FUND:
Investment $ 3,062.25
Income for 1957 91.49
3,153.74
Disbursements 138.27
Balance December 31, 1957 $ 3,015.47
MICHAEL P. CHARLES FUND:
Investment 263A5
Income for 1957 7.96
Balance December 31, 1957 271A1
SOLON F. Wtil'1'14 r;x F JND:
Investment 375.24
Income for 1957 11.33
Balance December 31, 1957 386.57
WILLIAM F. MC GUIRRE FUND:
Investment $ 1,00727
Income for 1957 30.14
1,037.41
Disbursements 17.76
Balance December 31, 1957 $ 1,019.65
LMY B. HOWARD FUND:
Investment 469.78
Income for 1957 14.18
Balance December 31, 1957 483M
ALICE E. CAPERS FUND:
Investment 50.36
Income for 1957 16.48
Balance December 31, 1957 561.84
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CONTRIBUTORY REI RMIENT SYSTEM: (Cash Account)
Balance December 31, 1957 $ 20,000.00
VETERANS HOUSING FUND:
Balance January 1, 1957 191,687.07
Income for 1957 2,398.31
194,085.33
Disbursements 17,887.50
Balance December 31, 1957 $176,197.88
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REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL
January 31, 1958
Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Administration Building,
Watertown 72, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
As provided in the By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown, I
submit the following as the report of my tenure of the office of Town
Counsel for the calendar year 1957.
Pending as of January 1, 1957 there were 147 open files. During
the calendar year I created 105 new files, and closed 132 files. There
were 120 open files pending as of December 31, 1957.
Forty of these files may be broadly classified as cases in which
the Town is making claim against others. These claims include
damage caused to Town property by motor vehicles, cases in which
the Town is seeking through law suits to compel reimbursement to
the Town of funds due from children of welfare recipients, suits for
violation of zoning laws, for the enforcement of liens, and other various
matters.
Sixty of the pending cases may be broadly classed as claims against
the Town. These include claims and suits for personal injuries and
damage alleged to be due to defects in Town ways, and due to
negligence of Town employees in the operation of Town-owned motor
vehicles, suits in which the Town has been named as Trustee of
funds, and in which others are seeking enforcement of liens, claims
before the Appellate Tax Board for abatement of Town taxes, and
various other matters ;including questions as to property walls, board
of health physician, Town employees' claims for injuries, welfare
claims against the Town, suits against the Board of Appeals, and
claims for land damage resulting from takings by eminent domain.
These files are in varying stages of development, some under
Investigation, others in suit and awaiting trial. The remaining 20
files have to do with legal matters involving Land Court rights, —
legislative action regarding certain expenses of former Town em-
ployees, jurisdiction of certain Town departments, contracts, ease-
ments and sundry legal matters.
Concerning the questions raised by the petition for referendum
Sled by the home Owners and Tenants Association, four suits were
entered in Court. The first of these was decided by a Final Decree
of the Superior Court ordering payment of salaries and wages in
accordance with the votes of the Annual Town Meeting of 1956. This
finial decree has been complied with by the Town.
Three of these suits were brought by members of the Home
Owners group. The important case, M. P. Robinson et al vs. T. J.
C4alligan et al, involving the petition for a writ of mandamus seeking
reference to the voters at large of the votes of the Special Meeting of
August 6, 1956 was argued in the Supreme Judicial Court in October,
1957. The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Superior Court,
which had dismissed the petition, and ordered the Selectmen to
place before the voters at large the questions involved in the referen-
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duet petition. The decision of the Supreme Judicial Court makes any
atrial of the issues in the remaining two cases unnecessary.
During the course of the year I have attended the meetings of
the Board of Selectmen, and when requested, the meetings of other
Boards and Committees, and have met with and advised the various
Town officers and department heads.
In the preparation and handling of pending matters I have al-
ways had excellent cooperation and assistance from the Board of
Selectmen, and all officers, department heads and personnel of the
Town. For this and for the confidence you have had in me, I wish to
express my sincere gratitude.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT J. PLIINKEIT
Town Counsel
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The Annual Report of the Police Department for the year ending
31 December 1957, together with recommendations for the ensuing year,
is submitted herewith in compliance with the By--Laws of the Town.
ARRESTS
Total Number ..... . .... 1,115•
Males ... . ..... ........... 1,037
Females .............. .... 78
Foreign Born ............ 51
'Includes Traffic Violations as covered in report of the Traffic Dept.
LICENSES AND PE MITS icou-,, BY CHIEP
21 Hackney Carriage Licenses ................... .. ......... $ 21.00
21 Hackney Stand Licenses .... . . ......... ................. 72.00
90 Hackney Driver Licenses ..... . ....... . . . ...... ........ 270.00
6 Permits to Purchase Firearms .... ........... . ..... ....... 12.00
160 Permits to Carry Pistol or Revolver ... .... .......... . .... 80.00
28 Licenses to Carry Firearms . . .... ............... . ..... ... 56.00
427 Bicycle jRegistratiorAs . .... . ..... .......... . .............. 106.76
753 $617.75
LICENSE BUREAU
Following is a tabulation of investigations made by the License
Bureau during the year ending 31 December 1957:
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Type of License or Permit Number of Inves-
Tlgations Made
Auctioneer ....... . ... . ........... .... . ........ .. ..
..... ...
I.. .. 8
Auto Dealer — First Class . . ............. . ...................... 16
Auto Dealer — Second Class ....... ..... ............ ............ 11
Auto Dealer — Third Class .......... ....... ............ ..... .. 3
Howling and Pool .. ... . ... ..... ...... . . ............... ....... 4
Automatic Amusement Device 40
Certificate of Character (Hawker and Peddler) 22
Certificate of Character (Incorporators) 16
Christmas Tree . . ... . ...... ..... . ....... . ..... . ..... . ....... . .. 12
Coffee House . . ..... . ...... .. ..... . ........... . ... . .. .. 1
Employment Agency . . ... . ........... . ....... . ..... .�.... . . .. . . 11
Firearms (Carry) . . .. .. .. ...... ....... . ........... .... .... .. .1.. 204
Pirearms (Purchase) . . .. . ....... .... .. ....... ...... . ... ...... . 6
HackneyCarriage . . .. . . . . .... . . ... .. . ............ ... .... ... . . ... 22
Hackney Driver ... . .... ... . ... . . . ... ..... . . . . ... . ...... ........ 93
Hackney Stand ...... ........... . ... . .... .. . ..... .. ............ 24
JunkDealer ..... ...... . .... .. ..... . . . ... ..... ............. . . .. 14
Liquor — Clubs ..... .................. . 8
Liquor — Druggists ............ ........... .. ..... .............. 1
Liquor — Restaurants ........... ............................... 29
Liquor — Package ................. . .... . . .... ...... ............ 17
Lodging House .... .......... ... ..... . . .... . ....... ..........1. . 27
Miscellaneous ........ ... ...... ...... . . .... .................... . 2
MusicBox .......... ........... . . ...... . ........................ 38
Public Weigher ....................... . ..... . ..... . ............ . 15
Public Parking Lot ................. ....... . .... . ................ 5
Second-Hand Dealer ................ ...... . .. ................... 10
SpecialPolice ................. . ... .. ................... ......... 118
Sunday .............. ......... . .. ... . ................. .... ..... 33
Theater .. ........ ............. . ......................I........ 1
Victualler . . ..................... . . .... .................. . ... .. . 81
TOTAL 882
AMCELLANEOUS CRIMES REPORTED IN WATERTOWN
WITH RESULTS OP INVES77GATION BY
INSPECTORS DEPARTMENT
Unfounded or
Incon- Actual
Crime Reported sequential Offense Solved Un-
solved
Accosting 1 0 1 0 1
Aggravated Assault 1 0 1 1 0
Assault and Battery 27 3 24 22 2
Assault with Intent to Rape 1 0 1 1 0
Assault with Intent to Rob 1 0 1 1 0
Auto Theft 42 2 40 5 35
Breaking and Entering 67 2 65 15 50
Breaking and Entering (Attempt) 17 0 17 5 12
Breaking and Entering and Larceny 125 2 123 25 98
Indecent Assault 2 0 2 2 0
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Larceny (Under $50.00) 163 2 161 22 139
Larceny ($50.00 and over) 63 2 61 11 50
Larceny (Attempt) 6 0 6 1 5
Larceny of Bicycle 22 1 21 0 21
Larceny by Check 34 0 34 28 6
Lewd and Lascivious Person 9 0 9 5 4
Rape (Statutory) 2 0 2 2 0
Ringing False Alarm of Fire 61 0 61 9 52
Robbery 4 1 3 0 3
648 15 633 155 478
Plus: Crimes committed in previous
years and Solved as a result
of investigation in 1957:
Breaking and Entering 1
Breaking and Entering and Larceny 9
Lerceny by Check 3
648 15 633 167 478
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
During the year ending 31 December 1957, two hundred and twenty-
two (222) complaints concerning juveniles were registered with the
Crime Prevention Bureau. These complaints covered various types of
offenses.
Of the above-cited case, thirty-nine (39) (32 boys and 7 girls(
necessitated court action. Three (3) of the juveniles taken to court
came from municipalities other than Watertown. Thirty-six (36) of
these juveniles had their cases continued and were placed under the
care of the Probation Officer. Three (3) boys were turned over to the
Youth Service Board.
During 1957, stolen property recovered, restitution for money taken
and repair of damage done by juveniles, amounted to $1,252.50.
REPORT OF PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK IN CONNECTION WITH
INSPECTORS DEPT. DURING YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 1957
Negatives Contact Enlarge-
PICTURES TAKEN Developed Prints ments
At Scenes of Accidents
(street defects, etc.) 35 0 32
At Scenes of Auto Accidents 103 0 124
At request of Board of Select-
men, Town Counsel, Highway
Dept., Board of Assessors, Build-
ing Inspector, etc. 25 0 39
Of Prisoners 65 195 0
For Other Departments (Prisoners) 0 12 18
Of Fingerprints at Scenes of
Crimes 10 0 6
For Evidence in Court 41 0 41
Totals: 279 207 260
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FWGERPRaNTS TAKEN DURE90 THE YEAR ENDING
31 DECEMBER 1957
For the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Safety ........... ... 93 Sets
For the Federal Bureau of Investigation ........... ...... . . . 65 Sets
For Watertown Police Records ... ......... . .......... . .. . 65 Sets
For Private Citizens (Civil Service, Army, Navy, etc.) .... . . 48 Sets
For Civil Defense and Auxiliary Police ........... . . ....... 42 Sets
TOTAL: 313 Sets
FINGERPRINTS RECEIVED
From Other Police Departments .... ........... . ........ 124 Sets
From House of Correction, Billerica ..... ... .................. 32 Sete
TOTAL: 156 Sets
VALUATION OF PROPERTY STOLEN AND RECOVERED -- 1957
Valuation of Property. Reported Stolen .. .. . ...... . ........ $97,196.71
Valuation of Property Recovered . . . . ...... 63,134.49
Valuation of Property Recovered for Other Departments .... 34,665.00
WORK OF SIGNAL SYYSTEM
Day On-Duty Calls ......... . . . . .... ...... ..... . 20,181
Night On-Duty Calls .... .. ............. . . . .. ........ . . .... 30,292
Radio Calls ... ..... . . ...... .... . . .................. . .... 5,686
TOTAL calls answered for Miscellaneous Complaints, etc. .... 12,110
TOTAL, Investigations made by Inspectors Department . ....... 647
TOTAL Investigations made by License Bureau ......... . . ... 882
TOTAL Investigations made by Juvenile Department ...... . . .. 222
TOTAL CASES INVESTIGATED: 13,861
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
OASES PROSECUTED IN COURT
During the year ending 3 iDccember 1957, a total of five hundred
and thirty-one (531) violations of the traffic laws were prosecuted in
the Second District Court of Eastern Middlesex at Waltham.
PARKING VIOLATIONS: A total of twenty-one thousand, four
hundred and seventy-four (21,474) parking violations were recorded dur-
ing the year ending 31 December 1957 and violation notices issued. Of
this number 14,942 were for parking Meter Violations; IA16 for Over-
time Parking and 138 for Not Parking Within Meter Lines.
WARNINGS
In addition to the violators prosecuted in court, there was a total
of one hundred and twenty-one (121) other violators that were stopped
and booked. Upon the recommendation of the officer who booked them
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or after careful consideration by the Officer in Charge of the Traffic
Department, these violators were given warnings. However, these one
hundred and twenty-one (121) were reported to the Registrar for what-
ever action he deemed advisable.
ACCIDENTS
During the year ending 31 December 1957, there was a total of five
hundred and twenty-six (526) automobile accidents reported to this
department. Breakdown of all accidents reported is as follows:
Auto vs Auto . . .... .... .. ... . . .. . . . .... 305
Auto vs+ Pedestrian .. . . ... ....... .... .. 64
Auto vs Fixed Object 18
Auto vs Parked Car .... .. .. ...... . ..... 69
Auto vs Passenger .. . . .... .... . .... . . .. 1
Auto vs Street Car . . . . ... . ... . .. ...... 6
Auto vs Bicycle . . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. 9
Auto vs St. Car vs Pedestrian . ... . ... .. 1
Hit and Run .. . ... . . . . .. . ... .. . . ... . .. .. 50
Street Car vs Pedestrian . ... ....... ..... 1
Roll-away ... . . . . ... ... . ... . ......... . . 2
Two hundred and eighty-seven (237) of these accidents resulted in
Property Damage and three hundred and twenty-five (325) involved
Personal Injury.
FATAL ACCIDENTS
During the year ending 31 December 1957, there were four (4) fatal
accidents which occured as follows:
4-22-57 Judy Ann Flannery Arlington Street
5-20-57 Joseph T. Pascuzzi Arsenal Street
11-16-57 Margaret E. McDonnell Pleasant Street
12-11-57 Clara May Quilty Mt. Auburn Street
RECOMMENDATIONS TO REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES
During the year, 1957, as a result of requests received from the
Registrar of Motor Vehicles, I investigated and made recommendations
on sixty-nine (69) new licenses to operate motor vehicles. Of this num-
ber, four (4) were not recommended.
PARKING METERS
On 7 March 1957, parking meters became effective in Watertown
and the enforcement of the laws governing these meters required a
transfer of personnel in the department. Two Sergeants and three
patrolmen and a female Junior Clerk were assigned to the Traffic
Department for enforcement and processing violations.
There are five hundred and ninty-one (591) meters in the town
and to insure enforcement It is necessary that the areas in which the
meters are located be patrolled several times during a man's tour of
duty. It should be abundantly clear that the extra work occasioned by
the operation of the parking meters has added considerably to the
regular work-load of the Traffic Department.
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PERSONNEL
APPOINZTAENTS MADE IN 1957
ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE DATE OF APPOINTMENT
John J. Igoe 19 April 1957
ACTING CAPTAIN
Edmund H. Norton 29 April 1957
PERMANENT LIEUTENANTS
Richard H. Keefe 11 April 1957
Lawrence F. Galligan it April 1957
Joseph B. Connors 11 April 1957
ACTING SERGEANT
James W. Chamberlain 22 April 1957
PERMANENT PATROLMEN
Robert G. Selland 16 Mary 1957
William P. O'Grady 11 July 1957
Walter J. 02oughlin 19 September 1957
MILITARY SUBSTITUTE PATROLMEN
Robert G. Kelland 2 Jasuary 1957
William P. O'Grady 28 May 1957
Walter J. O'Loughlin •11 July 1957
Richard W. Long 19 September 1957
RETIREMENTS — 1957
Date Aptd Date Retired Yrs.
Name Rating Service
James 3& Igoe Chief 5-11--17 4-18-57 40
George J. Farrell patrolman 4- 4-24 5-15-57 33
John A. Higgins Patrolman 5-24-28 5-20-57 29
Walter F. Flaherty Lieutenant 5- 1-30 6-27-57 27
AUXILIARY POLICE
At the close of the year, 1957, there were 148 uniformed members
of the Auxiliary Police Force.
During the year, a total of 2,938 man-hours was logged by mem-
bers of the Auxiliary Force. Breakdown of this work is as follows:
Captain-in-Charge and Staff Members ...... .. .. 770
Classes and Range Work . .. .... . ..... . ... 860
Street Duty and Special Events .... . . ........ . . 1,308
Total: 2,938
The members of the Auxiliary Force have displayed an excellent
spirit in attending their classes and carrying out their assignments.
Auxiliary Captain Robert C. Jay is to be commended for his tireless
efforts. Both he and his men were of invaluable assistance to the
regular force during the year, particularly during the day-long Fourth
of July Celebration, Hallowe'en, and during the Christmas season.
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SALARIES
It is requested that the sum of $411,927.07 be appropriated for
salaries of the personnel of this department for the year 1958.
Aside from the annual increments provided for in the Salary and
Wage Plan, any increases requested for Chapter 10 employees are
in accord with the recommendations made by the Advisory Board
of Review; i.e., $200.00 increase for each employee. For those ein-
ployees not covered by Chapter 10, we have requested an increase
of $100.00 per annum for each of the School Traffic Supervisors and
$200.00 :per annum for the matron.
SPECIAL POLICE
It is requested that the sum of $10,000.00 be appropriated for the
employment of Special Police in 1958. This is the same amount ap-
propriated and expended for Special Police in 1957. These officers are
employed intermittently and are paid at the rate of $1.75 per hour.
They are needed to replace regular officers assigned to listing of the
polls, for emergency duty (Hallowe'en, etc.) and to fill in during
vacations.
SCHOOL TRAFFIC SUPERVISORS
It is requested that the sum of $12,810.00 be appropriated for
the employment of thirteen (13) School Traffic Supervisors in 1958.
$11.550.00 of this amount is for the eleven (11) School Traffic Super-
visors already employed. The balance will enable us to employ two
(2) additional Traffic Supervisors from 1 May 1958. These new men
will be used at traffic posts on either end of the foot bridge which
spans the Charles River from California Street to Pleasant Street and
which is used by many pupils of St. Patrick's School who live on the
south side of town.
NEW PATROLMEN
It is requested that the sum of $11,518.36 be appropriated for the
employment of four (4) new patrolmen from 1 May 1958.
The need for all of these men is occasioned by the recent in-
stallation of 600 parking meters in the town. Unless we intend to
enforce -the law on these parking meters, we have bought an expensive
white elephant. The present plan calls for two men assigned to the
duty of checking for violations on these meters — and nothing else.
No parking tags are issued, but the registration of each violator is
turned into the Officer in Charge of Traffic who despatches a man
,to the Registry of Motor Vehicles daily to get the names and addresses
of the violators. The list is then returned to the Traffic Department
and notices issued.
This means that two (2) men are assigned, full time, to work on
the parking meters — a third man covers in for these ,two men on
their days off and during their vacations — and the fourth man is
assigned to the Traffic Department to report to the Registry of Motor
Vehicles each day to check registration numbers under the new "no-
fix" parking violations system. This system is now in general use in
police departments throughout the state.
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During the past year, this system worked considerable hardship
on the department because the men so employed were formerly as-
signed to regular patrol duty. In order to insure adequate protection
to the town, it is essential that the four men now assigned to duty
on the parking meters be replaced. It is respectfully urged that this
request be acted upon favorably.
HOLIDAY PAY
It is requested that the sum of $10,000.00 be appropriated for paid
holidays in 1958. This amount will be sufficient to pay• for all the
men entitled thereto, for ten holidays based on the salaries requested
for 1958.
CONTINGENCIES
It is requested that the sum of $17,000.00 be appropriated for
Contingencies for the year 1958.
In 1957 our original apropriation for this account was $15,000.00.
This amount .proved to be insufficient and it was necessary to transfer
$1,500.00 from a Salary Account at the Special Town Meeting in
October. In view of the continually rising costs for goods and services,
the $500.00 requested for 1958 over and above the amount expended for
Contingencies in 1957 does not seem excessive.
PAINTING AND REPAIRING STATION
It is requested that the sum of $1,500.00 be appropriated to cover
the cost of painting and repairing !the police station in 1958.
The Guard Room, the Inspectors Office, the Juvenile Office and
one Captain's Office on the second floor should be painted, as well
as the First Aid Room and a portion of the cell block on the first
floor.
The asphalt floor covering on the second floor is badly worn and
we would like to replace it with rubber tile. It is hoped that we may
accomplish this over a period of two or three years. Last year we
replaced the floor covering on the corridors on the second floor. This
year we would like to replace the floor covering in the Inspectors
Office, the Juvenile Office and the Clerk's Office. The amount re-
quested will also enable us to replace the light fixtures in the Guard
Room.
ilN FORMS
It is requested that the sum of $4$00 00 be appropriated for
Uniform Allowance for the regular force for -the coming year. This
will provide a uniform allowance of $70.00 for each member of the
force with the exception of the New Men requested. This is the
same allowance granted the men each year for the past several years.
NEW CARS
It is requested that the sum of $6,000.00 be appropriated for re-
placing cars now in service with New Cars in 1958.
This sum will permit the replacement of one (1) 1955 Fbrd Sedan
and two (2) 1956 Ford Sedans used as patrol cars. The new cars will
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be equipped with automatic transmission and the amount requested
will cover the cost of converting our six-volt radios to the 12-volt
systems now being used in all new cars. It will also cover the cost
of new heavy-duty generators for -the 12-volt batteries.
TRANSPORTATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHER
It is requested that the sum of $165.00 be appropriated to pay
for the transportation of the department photographer.
This is the same sum that has been appropriated for this pur-
pose for several years. Rather than tie up a police vehicle, it has
been our .practice to pay the department photographer for the use
of his personal car. This :amounts to something less than $14.00 per
month and seems reasonable reimbursement considering the amount
of traveling done and the convenience thus afforded the department.
MEDICAL EXPENSE AND EXAMINATION
It is requested that the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated to cover
the cost of medical expenses and examination during the coming year.
The money from this appropriation would be used to pay medical bills
incurred as a result of members of this department being injured in
the line of duty.
Of course it is not possible to anticipate injuries, or what expenses
might be incurred as a result thereof. We hope that at the end
of the year the entire appropriation can be turned back to the Town;
On the other hand, however, we are of the opinion that doctors who
treat personnel of this department injured in the line of duty and
the hospitals in which they are treated, should be paid for their
services at the earliest practicable moment following treatment.
INSPECTORS DIVISION — EXTRA SERVICES AND EXPENSES
It is requested that the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated to pro-
vide a differential sum of approximately $200.00 per year to patrol-
men and lieutenants when assigned to the Inspectors Division.
In view of the nature of the duty. the unusual expenses and the
extra hours of work involved, it is felt that $200.00 per man, per year,
for the five men concerned, is a reasonable request.
RADIO SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
It is requested that the sum of $300.00 be appropriated for radio
repair and maintenance.
Lawrence Lord, a fireman private, has been doing the majority
of our radio repair and maintenance. Mr. Lord is a first-class radio
mechanic and has indicated that he will do all the radio repair and
maintenance for the police and fire departments for $600.00 per year
in addition to his present salary as a fireman private. This will require
that he be on call 24 hours a day and available for IMMEDIATE
radio service. Such service is not available otherwise. It is planned
that the $600.00 expense be divided equally between the police and
fire department budgets, i.e., $300.00 in each budget.
Mr. Lord received $200.00 from each department for this work in
1957 — but he was not available on 24-hour call. It is the opinion
of this department that in order to make such a proposition attractive
he should be paid $300.00 by each department.
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RADIO REPLACEMENT PARTS AND EQUIPMENT
It is requested that the sum of $500.00 be appropriated for the
purchase of replacement parts and equipment for our radio systems.
The radios now in use by this department were installed in 1950
:and since ithat time have had no major overhaul work done on them.
Needless to say, after edght years' service — the operating efficiency
of our communications facilities have been somewhat impaired due
to the wear and tear on this equipment. It is hoped that with the
money requested we can purchase sufficient dynamos, tubes, vibrators,
etc., to .put our system in first-class operating condition. This amount
will also enable us to purchase a new crystal ($100.00) for our Inter-
City Radio.
NEW 1 A►K't'A OAIVIER.A
It is requested that .the sum of $400.00 be appropriated for the
purchase of one New Exakta Camera.
This camera will come equipped with 80 mm Tessar lens, five (6)
five-inch filters, :and color kit developer. It will use 35 mm color film
which Is considerably less expensive that the sheet film we now use.
Both the Boston Police and the State Police are now employing color
photography and it is expected that all departments will eventually
do so.
This camera will replace our present "mugging" camera for which
film is no longer manufactured. In addition, it can be used for all
types of criminal photography — both indoors and outdoors.
UNIFORMS FOR NEW MEN
It is requested that the sum of $280.00 be appropriated for Uni-
form Allowance for the New Men requested in 1958. This will provide
a uniform allowance of $70.00 per man for each of the four (4) new
men requested.
UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOL TRAFTF'IC SUPERVISORS
It is requested that the sum of $375.00 be appropriate) for Uni-
form Allowance for School Traffic Supervisors.
This amount will :provide an allowance of $50.00 to outfit each
of the two (2) new School Traffic Supervisors requested and $25.00
per man for the supervisors now employed.
NEW PATROL WAGON
It is requested that the sum of $5,050.00 be appropriated for the
purchase of a New Patrol Wagon,
The Patrol Wagon now in use is 22 years old. Because of its age,
replacement parts are hard to get and the cost of these parts is almost
prohibitive. Because .parts are not readily available, any minor me-
chanical difficulty could result in the wagon being tied up and useless
for a considerable period. This wagon, in addition to its obvious pur-
pose, is also used as an Auxiliary Ambulance — and as such it should
be available at all times. This patrol wagon will be equipped with
automatic transmission, siren, two-way radio, and heavy duty generator.
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NEW MOTORCYCLE
At the present time this department has one 1951 model motor-
cycle which is used to check parking meter violations and for traffic
control generally.
Mr. Robert C. Hagopian, Town Treasurer, and custodian of the
Parking Meter Funds, has indicated that he is willing -to purchase a
new 1958 motorcycle from those funds for this purpose, but he would
like to use our present motorcycle for its trade-in value. Inasmuch
as our present motorcycle -was purchased with Police Department funds,
it is requested that permission be granted to turn this machine over
to Mr. Hagopian so that he may trade it in towards the new machine.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we wish to thank the Justices of the Superior and
District Counts, the Clerks of same, the District Attorney and his
assistants, the Honorable Board of Selectmen, members of the Finance
Committee, other Town Officers, and the many public-spirited citizens
who have cooperated with this department during -the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. IGOE
Acting Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
The report of the Water Commissioners for the year ending Dec-
ember 31, 1957 is as follows:
During the year the principal item of street mains that were
laid are:
313 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe replacing old 8" cast
iron pipe on Boyd Street.
700 feet of 10" cast iron cement lined pipe replacing old 6" cast
iron pipe, on Morse Street from Union Street to Watertown Street.
Bennett Road extended 240 feet with 8" cast iron cement lined pipe.
Cleveland Road 168 feet of 8" cast iron cement lined pipe.
Warren Street 41 feet of 6" cast iron cement lined pipe.
Two hydrants have been added this year. Five hydrants were
broken by collision, these were replaced and two were gated. Two hy-
drants were replaced. Two hydrants 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.
52 new connections and services have been laid.
4-Six and eight inch sprinkler services were installed.
164 house connections and services have been repaired or renewed.
311 house services were cleaned from meter to main. ;
137 house inspections have been made for leaks in plumbing fix-
tures on complaints of excessive water consumption.
The number of meters repaired and exchanged on house services
were 1284. All meters are repaired and tested before being set again.
219 emergency calls were answered and tended to. 'These calls were
after working hours and repairs made immediately if necessary so that
no consumer would be without water.
With the co-operation of the Tax Collector the collection of water
bills this year has been very satisfactory.
HOARD OF WATER COMI I-MONERS
Louis E. Alfieri, Chairman
Thomas W. Devaney
James M. Igoe
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REPORT OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE WATER DEPT.
To the Board of Water Commissioners:
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the usual custom I herewith submit my re-
port for the year ending December 31, 1957.
The extension and renewal of mains for the past year has been
as follows:
Length Size
Bennett Road 240 feet 8-inch
'Cleveland Road 168 feet 8-inch
Warren Street 41 feet 6inc-h
Total 449 feet
Total number of feet laid, 449 feet.
Renewal of mains as follows:
Boyd Street 313 feet 8-inch
Morse Street 700 feet 10-inch
Expenditures
For Maintenance of Meters $14,333.26
For Maintenance of Mains 16,854.37
For Maintenance of Services 28,805.04
For Maintenance of Repair Shop 8,130.64
For Maintenance of Hydrants 8,940.26
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 1 810.64
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 2 637.37
For Maintenance of 'Automobile No. 3 804.68
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 4 567.53
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 5 665.24
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 6 938.91
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 7 542.24
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 8 760.24
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 9 996.06
For Maintenance of Automobile No. 10 486.53
$84,323.01
Salary of Superintendent $6,530.00
Salary of Asst. Superintendent 5,460.00
Salary of Registrar and Clerk to Board 4,590.90
Salary of Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Salary of Senior Clerk Typist and Mach. Oper. 3,300.00
Salary of Junior Clerk 2,804.00
Salary of Meter Readers (3) 11,850.00
Emergency Overtime 5,369.17
Office Expense 2,767.26
12-New one Inch Meters 743.64
100-New 5/81' Meters 2,737.00
New House Services 2,906.41
Renewal of Services 3,559.80
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Construction and Reconstruction 11,887.08
Car Expense for Registrar 300.00
Cleaning Water Mains 448.95
Water Liens 185.00
New Pick up Truck 1,686.06
Loader for Tractair 950.00
Outside Repairs and Painting Shop 1,277.00
New Meter Testing Machine 866.70
$73,978S7
Total Receipts $162,686.00
Expenditures 158,301.08
Balance $4,384.02
In conclusion I would say that the Work are in throughly good
condition and will bear the closest inspection.
Two water samples are taken each month from sections of the
Town and sent -to the State Chemist at Lawrence for analysis.
Thanking the Board for their many courtesies extended and privi-
leges 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 CONSUMPZZON OF WATER
1. Population to date, 39200.
2. Total consumption for the year, 1,524,470,000 gallons.
3. Average daily consumption, 4,176,600 gallons.
4. Gallons per day -to each inhabitant, .106 gallons.
STATISTICS TO DISTR�ION SYSTEM
MAINS ..
1. Kind of pipe, cement-lined, cast-iron and transite.
2. Sizes, 16-inch to 2-inch.
3. Extended, 449 feet during the year.
4. Total now in use, 78.91 miles.
5. Numer of hydrants added dubring the year, 2.
6. Number of hydrants now in use, 891.
7. Number of stop gates added during the year, 12.
8. Number of stop gates now in use, 1640.
9. Range 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. Mended, 2220 feet.
13. Total now in use, 22,769.76.
14. Number of service flaps added during the year, 56.
15. Services repaired, 164.
16. Percentage of services metered, 100.
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
I respectfully submit the following report relative to the collection
of taxes, assessments, motor vehicle excises and water charges for the
year 1957.
1957 Real Estate Taxes
Commitment July 17, 1967 $4,128,807.54
Refunds 14,987.04
To be refunded 472.42 $4,144,267.00
Paid to Treasurer $3,986,744.01
Abatements 65;101.30
Credit by Tax Titles 2,362.10 $4,054,207.41
Balance January 1, 1958 $ 90,059.59
1957 Personal Taxes
Commitment July 22, 1957 $ 272,964.58
Refunds 108.64 $ 273,07322
Paid to Treasurer $ 263,538.01
Abatements 2,305.29 $ 265,843.30
Balance January 1, 1958 $ 7,229.92
1957 poll Taxes
Commitment March 21, 1957 $ 2,244.00
Commitment March 28, 1957 21,826.00
Commitment June 5, 1957 134.00
Commitment December 31, 1957 14.00
Refunds 24.00 $ 24,242.00
Paid to Treasurer $ 20,364.00
Abatements 3,752.00 $ 24�116.00
Wance January 1, 1958 $ 126.00
1957 Motor Vehicle Excise
Commitment April 17, 1957 $ 93,139.85
Commitment May 29, 1957 52,263.30
Commitment August 6, 1957 89,942.16
Commitment August 27, 1957 40,843.36
Commitment October 1, 1957 37,688.19
Commitment October 30, 1957 21,342.86
Commitment November 7, 1957 14,915.91
Commitment December 5, 1957 27,380.25
Commitment December 18, 1957 3,130.00
Commitment December 30, 11957 36,905.81
Commitment December 31, 1957 7,657.32
Refunds 7,294.67
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To be Tefunded 360.36 $ 432,764.04
Paid to Treasurer $ 336,774.60
Abatements 23,063.07 $ 359,837.67
Balance January 1, 1958 $ 7%926.37
1956 Real Estate Taxes
Balance January 1, 1957 $ 109,367.38
Refunds 2,638.67 $ 112,006.05
Paid to Treasurer $ 107,205.83
Abatements 1,884.90
Credit by Tax Titles 2,253.08
Adjustment 13.34
Refund Adjustment 648.90 $ 112,006.05
Balance January 1, 1958 $ .00
1956 Personal Taxes
Balance January 1, 1957 $ 7,769.05
Refunds 495.50 $ 8,264.55
Paid to Treasurer $ 7,338.63
Abatements 952.92 $ 8,264.55
Balance January 1, 1958 $ .00
1956 Poll Taxes
Balance January 1, 1957 $ 442.00
Refunds 2.00 $ 444.00
!Paid to Treasurer 94.00
Abatements 350.00 $ 444.00
Balance January 1, 1958 $ .00
1956 Motor Vehicle Excises
Balance January 1, 1957 $ 29,701.94
Commitment January 1, 1957 33,974.01
Commitment January 15, 1957 4,010.00
Commitment January 22, 1957 21,693.57
Commitment February 6, 1957 13,705.11
Commitment February 28, 1957 1,828.49
Commitment April 17, 1957 7.71
Refunds 1,239.53 ¢ 106,160.36
Paid to Treasurer $ 97,496.28
Abatements 8,664.08 . $ 106,160.36
Balance January 1, 1958 $ .00
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1955 Real Estate Taxes
Balance January 1, 1957 $ .00
Refunds 1,056.27 $ 1,05627
Abatements $ 1,056.27 $ 1,056.27
Balance January 1, 1958 $ .00
1954 Real Estate Taxes
Balance January 1, 1957 $ .00
Refunds 835.45 $ 835.45
Abatements $ 835.45 $ 835.45
Balance January 1, 1958 $ .00
Taxes — Estates of Deceased Persons
Commitments $ 2,238.67 $ 2,238.67
Paid to Treasurer 1,053.02 1,053.02
Balance January 1, 1958 $ 1,185.65
Water Charges
Balance January 1, 1957 $ 14,816.92
Commitments 325,811.42
Refunds 625.38
To be Refunded .50 $ 341,254.22
Paid to Treasurer $ 325,161.31
Abatements 520.96
Transferred to Water Liens 1,094.10 326,776.37
Balance January 1, 1959 $ 14,477.85
TOTAL PAYMENTS TO TREASURER
BY COLLECTOR OF TAXES
1957 Real Estate Taxes $3,986,744.01
Interest $ 689.30
1957 Personal Taxes 263,538.01
Interest 45.35
1957 Poll Taxes 20,364.00
Interest 7.40
1957 Motor Vehicle Excises 336,774.60
Interest 157A1
1956 Real Estate Taxes 107,205.83
Interest 1,888.23
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1956 Personal Taxes 7,338.63
Interest 112.78
1956 Poll Taxes 84,00
Interest .80
1956 Motor Vehicle Excises 97,496.28
Interest 242,67
$4,819,555.36
Receipts from Total Interest 3,143.94
Receipts from Costs 1,836.25
Receipts from Statements of Lien 672.00
Receipts from Unapportioned Sidewalk Assessment
paid in advance 2,754.85
Receipts from Unapportioned Street Assesment
paid in advance , 8,629.63
Receipts Prom Apportioned Sidewalk Assessment
paid in advance 436.26
Receipts from Apportioned Street Assessment
paid in advance 3,255.01
Receipts from Interest on Assessments
paid in advance 40.61
Receipts from Motor Vehicle Excises
paid after abatement 97.83
Receipts from Interest on Motor Vehicle Ekcises
paid after abatement 738
Receipts from Taxes — Estates of Deceased Persons 1,053.02
Receipts from Interest on Taxes — Estates of Deceased Persons 63.00
Receipts from Water Charges 325,161.31
Total paid to Treasurer during 1957 $5,166,706.45
JOHN J. �tv�.,.►x
Collector of Taxes
Approved: December 31, 1957
JOHN J. �r�r.N:r
Auditor
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REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Gentlemen:
The following report relating to work done and money expended
by this department for the year ending December 31, 1957 is respectfully
submitted:
HIGHWAY APPROPRIATIONS
Pay rolls $M,000.00
Highway Overtime 6,000.00
Temporary Labor 7,800.00
Chapter 90 14,000.00
C'aapter 718 94,869.76
Highway Construction 11,000.00
Highway Maintenance 22,500.00
General Maintenance 39,600.00
Highway Office 650.00
Grove Street Bridge Repairs 400.00
Highway Equipment 25,675.00
Garage Repairs 5,000.00
Highway Superintendent 8,000.00
Highway Assistant Superintendent 6,000.00
S-apervisor of Foremen 4,925.00
Working Foreman Carpenter 5,170.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Highway Transportation 200.00
Snow & Ice (Materials) 20,000.00
Snow & Ice (Overtime & Trucking) 20,000.00
Sewer Construction 2,000.00
Sewer Maintenance 3,000.00
Sidewalk Construction 10,000.00
Sidewalk Maintenance 81000.00
Ashes & Papers 3,000.00
Garbage 2,500.00
Betterments 28,000.00
Drainage 8,800.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $847,249.76
TOTAL $17,656.31
BA,LA.NCE $ 29,593.41
PERSONNEL
Names Entered Town .Pensioned Died
Employ
Barnes, Frank 4/12/26 5/ 3/57
Crilley, John 5/24/23 7/ 1/57
Denslow, Silas 4/ 9/45 2113/57
Hopkins, John J. 5/ 2/17 6/ 1/57
Kelly, Francis 9/17/12 4/ 1/46 5/15/57
Rhodes, Jr. Austin 1/ 3/48 12/21/57
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
Expenditures
Church Hill Street $ 1,361 M
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Resurfacing Church St., Dexter Ave., Riverside St.
and Templeton Parkway 3,Q56.00
Washburn Street 12,026.90
$16,444.12
CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION
Expenditures
Pleasant Street $1,732.54
Waverley Avenue 260.22
$1,992.76
CHAPTER 718
Expenditures
Warren Street $93,118.55
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE ,
Expenditures
Cleaning catch basins $18,458.14
Cutting and repairing grass borders 253.12
Driveway at Bemis Dump 198.08
Excavating for Wire Department 327.24
Medical expenses (Retirement) 45.00
Painting and repairing fences 242.11
Patching streets 7,660.75
Repairs to Bridge Street Bridge 46.65
Repairs to Grove Street Bridge 99.04
Repairs to Waverley Avenue Bridge 21529
Retaining wall on Belmont St. between Handy & Hall Aves. 1,267.16
Street cleaning 27,990,42
Street painting, street and traffic signs repaired
and painted 22,832.01
Surface treating and seal coating streets 17,441.01
Widening Belmont Street between Ralph and Sparkhill St. 505.92
$97,581.94
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Expenditures
Blacksmith $ 5,666.40
Carpenter 112.00
:Equipment repairs, maintenance and supplies 62,540.97
Expressing 64.64
Fuel Oil 3,542.60
Garage Janitors 9,682.74
Garage repairs and supplies 3,727.27
Gasoline Clerk 3,168.81
Hardware supplies 517.07
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Illuminating gas service 69A1
Lighting garage 1,722.20
Storekeeper 3,728.40
Timekeeper 4,131.96
Watchmen 12,224.46
Water service 120.60
$111,019.53
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
Expenditures
Ford Truck $ 2,975.00
International Bulldozer 10,948.56
Lengthen wheel base & transfer body of truck 338.15
Mack truck 4,679.96
Rotopak rubbish body 5,050.00
Salt spreader 980.00
Tires 548.10
$25,520.27
HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION
Expenditures
Louis Langione, Timekeeper $200.00
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Expenditures
Salary of Thomas V. Dwyer $8,000.00
HIGHWAY ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Expenditures
Salary of E. Harold Johnston $6,000.00
HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR OF FOREMEN
Expenditures
Salary of John Hopkins $2,238.44
WORKING FOREMAN CARPENTER
Expenditures
Salary of Charles Shutt $5,170.00
HIGHWAY CLERKS
Expenditures
Salary of Esther L. Regan $3,860.00
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Salary of Frances E, Biancont 3,300.00
$7;160.00
HIGHWAY VACATIONS
Expenditures
Vacations to employees $23,355.20
GARAGE REPAIRS
Expenditures
Boiler repairs $590.00
Repairs to lights 44.00
Repairs to roof 246.47
Replacing 6 garage doors 4,119.49
$4,999.96
GROVE o l,nr r,i- BRIDGE REPAIRS
Expenditures
Repairs to Grove Street Bridge $295.46
HIGHWAY
Expenditures
Adding machine repairs $ 15.55
Office lights 253.50
Office supplies 78.29
Pay roll book 89.00
Printing 166.55
Subscriptions, dues, etc. 25.20
Typewriter service 21.50
$649.59
SNOW & ICE
Expenditures
Advertising $ 3.50
Equipment hire 9,312.51
Equipment repairs and supplies 13,604.52
Meteorologist services 97.50
Repairs to lawns and borders damaged by plows 649.64
Salt 5,756.02
Sand 2,121.82
Sanding pay rolls 660.48
Snow removal pay rolls 17,918.53
Telephone service 65.50
$W,190.02
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ASEMS & PAPERS
Expenditures
Advertising S 30.40
Cleaning and leveling dumps 8,75724
Collecting 114,561.55
Gasoline 2,759.66
Printing 54.90
Supplies (canvass covers, barrels etc.) 153.90
$126,317.95
GARBAGE
Expenditures
Advertising $ 3.00
Collecting 86,797.49
Garbage pails 719.20
Gasoline 1,777.19
$89,296.48
L z.i 1 zi hEE NTS
MOM TO COST
Bridge St. Waltham St. Buick St. $ 4,916.15
Charles St. Olney at. Gilbert Street 10,536.60
Gill Rd. Sycamore St. Waltham Line 2,913.13
No. Beacon Ct. No. Beacon St. Dead End 3,756.75
Pine St. &
Jensen Rd. Acton St. Dead End 5,259.80
Tappen Ave. Sparkhill St. Nyack St. 3,606.69
Wheeler Lane Riverside St. Dead End 5,774.43
$36,763.55
SIDEWALK CONS9I' UMON
Expenditures
Asphalt walks $ 3,642.58
Granolithic walks 17,750.42
Gravel walk 947.92
Setting curbing 2,041.24
$24,382.16
oLwrjwALK MAINTENANCE
Expenditures
Asphalt walks and borders repaired $18,508.59
Granolithic walks repaired 8,016.99
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Loaming borders 2,210.17
Setting curbing 987.55
$29,723.30
DRAINAGE
Expenditures
Boston & Maine Railroad Easements $ 17.00
Brookline Street 840.00
Charles Street 1,Q62.84
Church Hill Street 689.89
Drain repairs 1,571.15
Gill Road 976.04
Jensen Road & Pine Street 1,766.53
Mangano Court 2,640.89
North Beacon Court 2,188.75
Tappen Avenue 360.04
Washburn Street 1,605.18
Webster Street -1,951.19
Wheeler Lane 2,977.34
$18,647.82
cizwr n CON=UCTION
Expenditures
Cleveland Road $ 432.03
Gill Road 675.05
Short extensions 1,357.10
Wheeler Lane 3,019.37
$5,483.55
ckzvi+r is. MAINT NANCE
Expenditures
Cleaning siphons $ 197.76
House connections 10,141.37
Sewers repaired 1,915.97
Stoppages 20,850.56
$33,105.66
I vdsh to extend my sincere thanks ,to the Board of Selectmen, of-
ficials and members of other town departments, and the personnel in
the Highway Department for their cooperation in the administration of
this department for the year ending December 31, 1957.
Respectfully submitted,
TIiOMAS V. i. iv i rAn
Superintendent of Highways
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The following is the report of the Town Engineer for 1957.
The permanent and temporary personnel of the Engineering De-
partment is as follows:
James H. Sullivan — Town Engineer — Grade V
Martin H. McGann, Jr. — Assistant Town Engineer — Grade IV
Joseph P. McHugh — Junior Civil Engineer — Grade III
Vacancy — Junior Civil Engineer — Grade III
Joseph P. McCarthy — Appointed Permanent Junior Engineering Aide
— Grade I, 1/10/57, Appointed Temporary Senior Engineering
Aide Grade II, 1/14/57.
Philip M. Barrett — Appointed Permanent Junior Engineering Aide —
Grade I, 1/10/57, Appointed Temporary Senior Engineering Aide
Grade II, 1/14/57.
Francis A. Kelly — Appointed Permanent Senior Engineering Aide —
Grade II, 1/10/57, on one year leave of absence since 9/4/57.
Robert J. Gildea — Temporary Junior Engineering Aide, Grade I, Ap-
pointed Temporary Senior Engineering Aide Grade II 9/25/57.
William F. Kelly — Temporary Junior Engineering Aide Grade I, Re-
signed 8/31/57.
John A. Kilgarriff — Temporary Junior Engineering Aide Grade I,
Appointed 9/11/57.
James W. Smith — 30 day appointment Junior Engineering Aide Grade
I 8/7/57 to 9/11/57.
Edward M. Coe n— 30 day appointment Junior Engineering Aide Grade
I, 12/11/57 to present.
Ellen D. Smith — Junior Clerk-Typist, resigned 9/18/57.
Marion F. Lambert—Temporary Junior Clerk-Typist, Appointed 9/25/57.
Analyzing the above one will again find that this department is
in dire need of a man in the Grade III classification, one who is capable
of taking charge of a party in the field, there is at present one such
man working in this category. I must again reiterate that while the
pay at maximum would be attractive to a qualified man, the minimum
or starting salary for such a person is ridiculous. One bright spot in
the employee situation is the progress being made by some of the
men who have passed several Civil Service examinations in Grades I
and II, this has been accomplished through hard work at night school
and long hours of study.
The Highway Department has been furnished with estimates, plans,
profiles, cross-sections, etc., necessary for the construction and main-
tenance of streets, sewers, drains, and sidewalks. The field work of
surveying for the preliminary plans for proposed construction together
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with furnishing the engineering for the actual construction takes the
full time of one survey party.
The Assessors' original plans, which are kept in this Department
are brought up to date every January, when all new buildings are locat-
ed directly on the ground and plotted on the master plans. All proper-
ty sub-divisions which are made during the year are also recorded on
the Assessors' plans. Prints of these plans are used by the Assessors'
and the Building ,Inspector. They are also used for reference by the
Tax Collector and others. These plans show every piece of property in
the Town on a scale of V' — 40', with lot numbers, house numbers,
areas and the buildings thereon (houses, garages, factories, business
buildings, etc.).
In connection with the Town Counsel the Engineering Department
has been called upon to investigate seven accident reports and claims
by persons asking for damages for alleged defects on public ways.
Sketch of such places are filed with reports of conditions found at the
locations. These reports are used -to protect the Town's interests if
court proceedings result.
The department has also checked all cases of Land Registrations
filed with -the Land Court, so that the Town's properties and public
street lines would be protected.
Contract plans, estimates, engineering layouts and grades were
prepared for the School Department, Park iepartment, and Cemetery
Department.
The statistical charts following this report show construction work
of the Highway Department and Contractors, this department prepared
estimates, plans, profiles, and cross-section for this work.
A major project was handled by this department during the past
year In the construction of Warren Street from Lexington Street to
the Waltham line, the work being performed after bidding by the
Charles Contracting Company, Inc. of Watertown. Watertown has
not let out to contract any major work of this type since 1928 (Arsenal
Street). Therefore new contract forms had to be made up in addition
to the normal estimating necessary for a job of this kind, the con-
tract written comprised forty two pages with about forty different bid
items. This street was just a country lane not over forty and some
places as little as thirty feet in width. There -were no sidewalks of
any consequence. The new street finished this past fall is fifty feet
in width with a black-top roadway thirty five feet wide with seven
foot sidewalks. The pavement has a base of eight inches of gravel
with a course of penetrated crushed stone over and two and one half
inches of Bituminous concrete surface. During construction old drains
were found to be inadequate or broken, these were replaced with
larger sizes. The new drains and some necessary concrete walls as
well as a new traffic island added somewhat to the original bid cost
but the work was all complete well within the original appropriation.
I wish to commend the Charles Construction Co., Inc. for their coopera-
tion in speeding the work past the Cunniff School so that very little
inconvenience was caused to school children and their parents also
for their fine cooperation and workmanship.
The Planning Board was furnished a complete set of "Assessors
Plans," ready for the making of a master plan of the town showing
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all existing zoning with varianceswhich have been granted over the
years.
The plans for the layout of Parking meters were completed early
in the year and filed with the Massachusetts Department of Public
Safety, we have made a few changes and additions during the year.
The Police Department required two plans of areas where fatal
accidents occurred during 11957 and representatives of the Department
testified at the trials. The Department also supplied plans of street
intersections as required by the Department of Public Safety to install
Stop Signs.
In conclusion I wish to extend my thanks to the Board of Select-
men, the Highway Department, and the Town Boards, Department
Pleads and all members of this Department for their fine spirit of
cooperation given to me.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES H. SULLIVAN
Town.Engineer
MISCELLANEOUS DATA-1954
Number of Sewer Connections in Sewer System . . .. 7,736
Miles of Sewer Mains in Sewer System 69.99
Miles of Drainage Pipes in Drainage System .. .. . . . . . . . .. 58.23
Number of Catchbasins ... 2,782
Total Length of Public Streets and Various Types of Construction:
Bituminous Concrete and Sheet Asphalt ..... . . . . . . . . . 36.58 Miles
Bituminous Macadam 21.04 Miles
Gravel and Oil . . .... ......... ........ ... 10.52 Miles
Length of Public Ways (Including State Road) . . .. . . .. . . 68.97 Miles
Length of Private Ways .. .. . . . . .. 4.83 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 Waltih= 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 .... ......... ..... .. .... .. . 16,860
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Total Number of Index Cards
in the Engineering Department .. . ..... 20,512
Kumber of Sewer Connections Located in 1957 .. . . . . . . .... 55
Total Length of feet in Sewer Connections
Located in 1957 . . . . ..... ........ . . . . .... . .. .. ..... ....... 2,455S
Br,t Yr,n,MENT oin.N•M•io BUILT DURING 1957
Bituminous concrete:
Street From To Length
Gil Road Sycamore Street Waltham Line 200'
po. Beacon Court No. Beacon Street Private Land 285'
Bridge Street Waltham Street Buick Street 278'
Tappan Avenue Nyack Street Sparkhill Street 433'
Charles Street Gilbert Street Olney Street 703'
Wheeler Lane Riverside Street Private Land 400'
Jensen Road Acton Street Private Land 184'
Pine Street Acton Street Private Land 199,
Total 2682'
STREETS MADE PUBLIC AND BUILT 1957
Street From To Length
Church Hill St. Main Street Private Land 157'
GRANOLTTHIC SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTED DURING 1957
Square Feet Square Feet
Street Length 4" Depth 6" Depth
Grant Avenue 200' 900 166
Sparkhill Street 1256' 6026 1156
Pine Street 307' 1380 266
Acton Street 177' 926 166
Belmont Street 180' 800 166
Ralph Street 228' 1044 249
Main Street 61' 732 —
Edenfleld Avenue 129' 410 480
Walcott Road 61' 255 83
Hovey Street 1'11' 455 166
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTED 1957
Square Feet Square Feet
Street Length 2" Depth 3" Depth
George Street 334' 1520 246
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE wiLmi wALES CONSTRuvYt,� 1957
DONE BY k.�..,rCL mACTOR
Square Feet Square Feet
Strom Length 2" Depth 3" Depth
Rosedale Road 71' 305 83
Irving Street 760, 4260 350
Washburn Street 976' 4511 1184
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SEWERS BUILT DURING 1957
Number of
Street Length Size Manholes
Wilson Avenue 45' 8" —
Gill Road 144' 8" 1
Sununer Street — — 1
Jefferson Avenue 47' 8" —
Lexington Street
(Rosary Academy Grounds) — — 1
Cleveland Road 141.50 — 1
Totals 377.50' — 4
SEWER DEAD END BUILT DURING 1957
Number of
Street Length Size Manholes
Wheeler Lane 101, 6" —
Charles Street 21' 6" —
Totals 122'
CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION
Street From To Iength
Pleasant Street Cross Street Westerly 567'
Waverley Avenue Bemis Street Orchard Street 2204'
WARREN STREET CONSTRUCTION 1957
Lexington Street to Waltham Line About 3000'
Chapter 718
by Charles Contracting Co., Inc.
Sidewalks Length Square Feet
Granolithic 32' 225
Bituminous 5500 36,000
Drainage
No. of Drain No. of
Length Size Manholes Catchbasins
272' 159, 4 —
71.5' 12" — —
321.5' 10" — 19
Totals 665.0' 4 19
Sewerage
Length Size No. of Manholes
256' 8" 2
Sewer Dead End For Vacant Lots
No. Length Size
6 150' 6"
1 25' 8"
Totals 7 175' 14"
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Curbing Set
Length Length Corner
Radius Straight Blocks
1002' (Concrete) 4004' 37
40' (granite) --
Totals 1042' 4004' 37
December 30, 1957
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72, Mass.
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the provisions of the Town's By-Laws, the
Board of Appeals submits the annual report for the year ending Decem-
ber 31, 1957.
Maurice J. Carroll, member of the Hoard since 1950, was reappoint-
ed for a term of three years.
Although the number of hearings decreased somewhat during the
year, the problems in some petitions involved complex legal questions.
Two appeals to the Supreme Court were taken from decisions of the
Board. In many instances, the members conducted studies and investi-
gations of the evidence and facts presented before reaching its decisions.
However unfavorable the decision, the members acted impartially in
applying their understanding of the Zoning By-Law.
The time has probably come for a revision of many of the pro-
visions of the Zoning By-Laws.
Coincidentally, the Special Town Meeting, held in October of this
year, has seen fit to appoint a Committee to study the advisability of
revising -the Zoning W-Law and to make recommendation concerning
the same.
The experience of the present Board members should prove in-
valuable in this respect.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the various Town
Departments for their continuing courteous 000ptration.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH J. MAZZA, Chairman
.Ur.&a r at S. CO OM
MAURICE J. CARROLL
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ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1957
BOARD OF LIBRARY l r�ua i .rs
1956-1957
Charles T. Burke, Chairman
Robert J. Oates, Secretary
Charles P. Eaton John J. O'Rourke
Albert P. Kelley, Jr. Pasquale Sclafani
LIBRARIAN
Catharine M. Yerxa
LIBRARY STAFF AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1957
Mary C. Blake Circulation Librarian
Rose M. Brady Supervisor, Work with Children
Audrey M. Bryant Assistant Librarian, East Branch
Dorothy Burgess Assistant, Main Library
Suzanne Cohoes Assistant, Main Library
Ruth H. Cowles Assistant, North Branch
Ruth L. Elphick Children's Librarian, East Branch
Julia B. Gallagher Senior Clerk-Stenographer
F. Elizabeth Gillis Assistant, Work with Juniors,
East Branch
Marie Hale Assistant, Main Library
Ruth Hall Assistant Reference Librarian
Mary V. Harney Librarian, East Branch
Evelyn Herboldsheimer Assistant Cataloger, Main Library
Lauretta Hiles Assistant, Main Library
Ethel M. Howard Librarian, West Branch
Theodore Johnson Assistant, East Branch
Irene Lamprakis Assistant, Main Library
Natalie E. Mac Curdy Children's Librarian, North Branch
Mary E. MacLeod Assistant, Main Library
Mary M. McNally Assistant Librarian and
Reference Librarian
Charlotte D. Murray Young Adults Librarian
Eleanor Sullivan Assistant, Main Library
Esther E. Testa Librarian, North Branch
Jeanne White Catalog Librarian
PART-TIME WORKERS
Alice Cahill Kathleen O'Brien
Ralph Day Harold O'Connell
Jane Doucette Eleanor Ryan
Frank Esser Margaret Ryan
Kathleen Kelley Harold Sexton
Marguerite McGann Josephine Todino
Carol Ann O'Brien Roseanne Verrochi
BUILDING CUSTODIANS
Gerard Bloomer West Branch
John C. Carey East Branch
James A. Crowley Main Library
Paul Mannix Main Library
William J. Mannix North Branch
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
OF THE WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Citizens of Watertown:
We have completed our first full year in the enlarged Main Library
and the new facilities have proved satisfactory in every way. The
public has expressed its opinion by the steady increase of patronage
in all departments. Particularly gratifying is the increase in the use
of reference material and the return of serious students now that the
Young Adult Room has again made the Reference Room available
for this purpose.
The problem of maintaining an adequate staff with an inadequate
salary scale continues to be our most serious one. We have not been
able to hire a library school graduate for three years.
It is the opinion of the Trustees that the qualifications for pro-
fessional library service are in every way comparable to teaching posi-
tions in the schools and that salary scales should reflect that fact.
Again this year the Trustees submitted to the Advisory Board of
Review a carefully worked out salary plan which represented an ap-
proach to this ideal. The Advisory Board of Review has advised
against its adoption. The Trustees, however, will present those portions
of it which represent the most pressing situations to the Town Meeting.
The Trustees are fully aware of the problems confronting the
Advisory Board of Review this year and of the ,pressures on it. Still
we cannot agree that an across-the-board increase is the best way to
administer a salary structure. Old inequities are frozen in and new
ones, created by changing conditions, are ignored. When an equal
dollar rather than a percentage increase is given the evil is compounded
by narrowing premiums which should exist as incentives and rewards
for increased experience, competence and responsibility. We cannot
accept the idea that all salaries in Watertown in 1956 were on an
ideal level with respect to each other, and to competitive positions out-
side the town service, and that cost of living increases are all that
need be considered from this time forward.
The Trustees express their appreciation to Miss Yerxa and her
staff for their loyal and enthusiastic support.
Respectfully submitted
CHARLES T. BURKE, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
To the Trustees of the Watertown Free Public Library:
The 90th Annual Report of the Watertown Free Public Library is
herewith submitted:
THE BORROWING OF LIBRARY MATERIALS INCREASED
1957 marks the first full year of library service in the enlarged
Main Library Building. During this year, the Main Library had the
busiest year in the circulation of books and other library materials in
seventeen years or since the year 1941 at the end of the depression.
For the whole library system this was the busiest year since 1942.
In all, 304,930 books were issued. In my 1954 Report to the Board I
stated: "It is important to call attention to the fact that there is a
qualitative and a quantitative way of evaluating statistics of circula-
tion, although all too often it is the quantitative factor that is given
emphasis" and I went on to say that the library had circulated the
highest percentage of non-fiction (44.57%) since the beginning of the
century. This trend has continued and this year the library achieved
a 45.14% circulation of non-fiction. According to established standards,
the Watertown Library exceeds the norm in this respect for a library
in its population group.
Two things relating to the increase in library use are of particular
interest. First, we know that during the years of depression and
unemployment circulation figures in public libraries ran abnormally
high, and so it is gratifying that this year's increase comes in a year
of great national prosperity. Second, the steady increase in the use
of non-fiction is an indication that although people may find other
means of entertainment, the library has no competitor in the field of
information and continuing self-education after school years, provided
it is in a position to offer the kinds of books and services its towns-
people require. We may be encouraged, perhaps, to feel that the
Watertown Library did meet these requirements to a large degree.
In addition -to the circulation of books, 1,079 more pictures were
circulated than in 1956, and 945 more music albums were borrowed
than in the previous year. Probably use of music albums would have
been greater but for the fact that the record players had to be re-
paired repeatedly, and finally reached the stage where it was not
practical to use them any longer. During the last part of the year,
however, a small high-fi Magnavox record player was purchased. The
acquisition of this instrument will mean that once again more people
will use !the Music and Art Room and will consequently borrow more
music albums, and music and art books for home use. It is to be
hoped that ultimately the library will have a large enough staff so
that it will be -possible to assign one person to the Music and Art
Room for a great part of the time. Many neighboring libraries have
already reached this stage of development, and the result is evident
in the statistics they issue.
METIiODS WERE USED TO ATTRACT BORROWERS
In a continuing effort to further increase the use of the library,
activities were employed which were designed to keep present bor-
rowers interested and to reach out for new borrowers.
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,Heads of Departments met each week with the Librarian for
the purpose of selecting books. Great care was exercised in using
the book appropriation wisely, and in such a fashion that the reference
collections were maintained, inadequacies in the book collection recti-
fied, and the Main Library and Branch Libraries supplied with as
large a number of books on all subjects as the budget permitted.
News about the library, both about books and other services, was
sent to the newspapers regularly. All the libraries planned and as-
sembled worthwhile exhibits within buildings to stimulate the use of
books. Many fine exhibits were borrowed from schools, museums, adult
education centers and Watertown people.
During the early part of the year, through the Library Building
Committee, pegboard was attached to the concrete block walls in the
exhibit area, at the head of the main stairway, Main Library, thus
providing two large wall exhibit areas in a strategic location. Using
different sized pins it is possible to display almost any kind of paint-
ing or article.
At the Main Library, low free-standing book cases, acting as
room dividers, were installed by the Library Building Committee in
the new downstairs adult reading room, and small colorful subject
signs were used on all non-fiction shelves in the room. Both things
made the room more attractive and easier to use. Tne availability of
so mucn fine non-fiction arranged attractively in the reading room
contributed greatly, no doubt, to the increased use of non-fiction
materials.
The parking area at the Main Library was an important factor
in encouraging the use of the library. Next year flood lights should
be installed to permit continued use of the parking area during the
months when darkness comes early.
MECHANICAL CHARGING WAS INSTALLED
It is obvious that the lending of library materials to the total
number of 311,854 is no small business, and that unless modern methods
are employed, a tremendous amount of staff time may be involved,
inaccuracies may occur, and town property may be lost.
It was 43 years ago in 1914, that the Library reported that the
Newark Charging System had been introduced as a new method of
charging books. At that time the population of the town was some-
thing over 14,000, and the book stock about 43,000 volumes. The same
system of charging books has been in effect ever since although the
town population has increased -to 38,898, the book stock to 136,134
volumes and the mechanization of charging routines is common practice.
And so probably the major project of the year was the installation
of a mechanical charging system which replaced manual charging in
all adult departments.
The Gaylord charging machines went into operation in August,
and it is gratifying to report that they were accepted happily, with
few exceptions, by the borrowing public because of the rapidity and
accuracy with which they charge books and all other materials. The
library felt the effect of the speeding up of -procedures considerably,
and the complete accuracy of the method eliminated confusion in the
matter of overdue books.
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Every effort was made to make the transition easy for borrowers,
even 'though preparations for the change went on over a period of
some years. Since 1955, the 2 x 5 book cards originally used in all the
book stock have been gradually changed to 3 x 5 cards, the standard
size necessary for machine charging. In the spring, it was evident
that this process had reached the point where the library was ready
for the next step.
In June, the whole library system began a re-registration of bor-
rowers, issuing to each borrower a card with a charge plate in place
of the old borrower's card. From June to December 31, 5,192 adults
were re-registered, and the work will go on gradually until a complete
re-registration has been accomplished and a new file of active bor-
rowers established. This in itself is an important accomplishment.
Changing to mechanical charging meant careful planning and
additional work for the staff, but they adjusted with great good spirit
because of their enthusiasm for the project. The next step is to do
the work preliminary to installing mechanical charging in all Children's
Departments.
THE REFERENCE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIED THE ANSWERS
.Again this year there was a marked increase in the use of reference
materials in all libraries. The Information and Reference Department
at the Main Library reported a total of 8,759 requests for research
and information aid. Of these, 739 questions by telephone were
answered. The requests covered a tremendous subject range and in-
volved simple factual questions and those requiring research. As the
Librarian of the Norwood Library recently stated "books worth hun-
dreds of dollars may be consulted in answering certain types of ques-
tions." Therefore, any library serving its community well must con-
tinually spend money to expand its reference materials.
More college students took advantage of the "quiet" which the
Reference Room now provides in addition to its wealth of information,
than last year. It may be interesting to note that the two most
popular periodicals in the Reference Department were the CON-
SUMERS' REPORT and the CONSUMERS' BULLErM. These were
In constant use by borrowers seeking help in selecting the right
high-fl, television set, washing machine, or what-have-you for purchase.
After purchase, the "How-to" collection which occupies the shelves on
one side of the Information Department helped the borrower to keep
his purchase in good repair. Steady use of the Department's business
books and special business services like Moody's STOCKS AND BONDS
and Prentice-Hall publications continued. 199 books were borrowed
from other libraries for 'Watertown patrons, and 34 books from this
library's collection were loaned to other libraries. The Department
was strengthened by the addition of a full-time reference assistant
qualified to give borrowers the special kind of assistance required.
As this Department grows in usefulness, demands increase in scope.
Repeatedly there were requests for copies of pages in genealogies and
in many other types of reference sources. A photographic copier is
a vital need, and it is hoped .that the Library's request for funds to
purchase such a machine will be granted. Sometime in the near
future, the Library should again request funds to have its local
papers microfilmed and funds to buy a microfilm reader. These are
services which the townspeople can well expect from their Library.
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THE NEW YOUNG ADULTS DEPARTMENT PROVED ITS VALUE
As was anticipated, the new Young Adults Department proved its
value as a center for the High School age group. Coming from ChiI-
dren's Departments where special guidance was at hand, young people
were all too often bewildered and lost in the transition to Adult
Departments. The function of our Young Adults Department has
been, first, to continue friendly guidance when needed in a room stocked
with a collection of books that meets the interests of the high school
age young person; second, to encourage young people to make use of
adult services whenever they need larger resources. In this way they
are learning how valuable the whole library can be to them. The
Young Adults Librarian reported an increased use of the Room both
for study and for the selection of books for home use.
HIDDEN SERVICES — THE CATALOG DEPARTMENT
Unhappily it is true that much behind the scenes work vital to
the operation of the Library is not seen by the public and so its im-
portance is not understood. The Catalog Department falls into this
category. No library of any size could function without a good catalog
department, for to be useful all library materials must be properly
classified so that they will stand on shelves in logical order. Author,
title, subject, and often analytical cards must be made for each volume
and filed in the catalog case for the use of both staff and public. No
truer words can be said of a good catalog than that it is the key to
the library's resources.
In late 1956, the Library purchased a new unit to the master
catalog in the Main Library which increased the drawer capacity by
one fourth. In early 1957, the cataloger moved all the cards in the
main catalog to relieve congestion and to redistribute the cards sys-
tematically using the new space. The completion of this undertaking
relieved congestion that was so serious in many catalog trays that it
was impossible to file any more cards or even to read the cards al-
ready filed. Some redistribution of work has made it possible for
the Assistant Cataloger, who primarily catalogs children's books, to
give some assistance in the cataloging of adult books, and also has
permitted her to work on a copy of the Cutter Classification Schedule
as adapted to the Watertown Library.
The Department catalogued 5,790 books and 189 music albums and
withdrew catalog cards for 2,048 discarded volumes. The Catalog De-
partment is grateful to the Young Adults Librarian for her coopera-
tion in cataloging some music record albums and the 617 gift books
received.
BRANCH LIBRARIES SERVED THEIR AREAS
Branch libraries made a large contribution to the Library's overall
program. Their accomplishments in reference services, the circulation
of books, and the installation of the automatic book charging system
have been reflected already in this report.
CHILDRENS DEPARTMENTS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT PART
Children's Departments in Main Library and Branch libraries
circulated 145,098 books for home use — 6,331 more than in 1956 —
from a .book stock which now totals 34,016 volumes. Fifty years ago
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In 1902, children's departments in public libraries were almost unknown
and this Library owned only 1,000 children's books which were housed
In a small corner of the Library on Main Street, the only one in
town of course. In 1908, the room in the basement presently used as
a Children's Department was set up. The next year the Librarian
wrote in his annual report: "the number of books has been con-
siderably increased . The best that can be obtained are none too
good for the future citizens of the Town."
From these early beginnings, the development of the best possible
service to children has been a major concern of the Library. Certainly
no phase of its work is more important than helping children to
discover the joys of reading, so that they will voluntarily continue to
read into adult life. Any Library which achieves this in large measure,
contributes to the making of a better community. To this end, all
kinds of activities, such as story hours. film programs, reacting clubs
designed to attract children to their libraries were carried on again
this year, .and work with school classes both in library buildings and
In school buildings was given great emphasis.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
A State University Extension Course on Current Literature was
held in the Pratt Room during October, November and December.
Twenty-one people registered for the course which was given by Mrs.
Winnifred K. Rugg, well-known book reviewer.
In the s^ring, the Library was host to the Charles River Library
Club which held its spring meeting at the Main Library. The pro-
gram was arranged by officers of the Club and arrangements for the
luncheon were taken care of by the Library.
The Library cooperated in the Ambassador Project by publicizing
the Project on bulletin boards, and particularly by serving as the
place where candidates left their names and received the official regis-
tration form.
Again this year, the Library School of Simmons College se'_ected
the Watertown Public Library as one of the libraries to which it sends
students for field work. Two students came to Watertown in the spring,
one for a one week period and the other for a two week period of
work in the Main Library and Branches. In the fall the Library
served as host to a visiting class from Simmons. This group in-
spected the new wing and Miss Yerxa gave ahem a brief talk about
the addition and also about other aspects of the library and its pro-
grams.
In addition to the Simmons class, trustees and librarians from
other towns have come off and on during the year, to inspect the
new addition and to secure information on plans and costs. One of
the most interesting visits was made November 14th by the librarian
and three trustees of the Leominster Public Library, who spent a part
of one day securing information to assist them in their own building
plans which are now taking form.
THE STAFF PARTICIPATED IN PROFESSIONAL
AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
As usual the library encouraged staff attendance at professional
meetings. Staff members attended meetings of the Charles River
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Library Club, Round Table of Childrens Librarians, Massachusetts
Library Association, New England Library Association and the Boston
Catalogers Group. For professional growth the staff has been urged
to accept invitations to serve on -professional committees. Mrs. Char-
lotte Dupuis Murray, Young Adults Librarian, served as a member of
the Membership Committee of the Massachusetts Library Association
as a representative of the Charles River Library Club; Mrs. Ruth
Elphick, Children Librarian, East Branch Library, was elected Chair-
man of the Round Table of Children Librarians for a two year term.
In this capacity she presided at the meeting of the Round Table
during the New England Library Association conference, when the
Caroline M. Hewin lecture was given. Miss Yerxa was appointed a
member of the Committee on the revision of the By-laws of the Massa-
chusetts Library Association, Assistant Chairman for Region IV for
National Library Week to be held March 16-22, 1958. She served on
the General Committee of the Watertown Ambassador Project; and
continued as consultant in librarianship to the Boston University Place-
ment Office. Three book reviews were given to local groups by Mrs.
Elphick and one by Miss Carolyn Blake, Circulation Librarian, Main
Library.
BUILDINGS
Maintenance of all buildings was taken care of. The Library was
fortunate that no unforeseen emergencies occurred, although it was
necessary to waterproof the brick wall on the east side of the East
Branch building. The trim of the East Branch Library and the North
Branch Library was painted, as was the large work-room back of the
Children's Department at the Main Library. It is impossible to find
a record of the last time this room was painted, but it was a great
many years ago as the condition of the room indicated. On the whole,
because it follows a plan of doing a little painting each year, all
library property is now in good shape and is attractive in appearance.
Unfortunately, all library buildings were broken into several times
during the last year, with attendant expenses fos replacement of glass,
repairs to doors, and the installing of heavy mesh screening.
One of -the major needs of the whole library system today is a
correction of the lighting at the East Branch Library. This lighting
Is so inefficient that it is trying for the staff who are scheduled
there all the time, and for the public which has made complaints
about it. New modern lighting fixtures are an absolute necessity.
PERSONNEL
There have been several staff changes during the year. Mrs. Ruth
Hall, with eleven years former experience in the Watertown Public
Library, was appointed to the newly created position of Assistant
Reference Librarian. Miss Suzanne Cohoes was appointed to fill the
position of Mr. Steven Fiore who resigned in the fall of 1956. Miss
Cohoes is a graduate of Wellesley College with a major in art. She
was given the responsibility of all exhibit cases and bulletin boards
in the Main Library, and because of her art and music background
she was assigned to the Music and Art Department whenever possible.
Mrs. Margaret L. McKhann resigned as of September 1st. Mrs. Lauretta
Hiles was appointed to fill her position. Mrs. Hiles is a graduate of
Boston University and is working for her Master's Degree at Simmons
College Library School. She was assigned to the Circulation Depart-
ment, Main Library.
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No changes occurred at the East Branch Library or the West
Branch Library, but several changes occurred at the North Branch
Library. Miss Edith Haviland, General Non-professional Assistant at
that library, resigned in June. Miss Mary Palagallo was appointed
to the vacancy. Miss Palagallo resigned in October, and Mrs. Ruth
Cowles was then appointed to the vacancy. Mrs. Cowles has had five
years experience in the Belmont Public Library and was for eleven
years librarian of the Westwood Public Library. Mrs. Natalie Mac-
Curdy, Children's Librarian at the North Branch Library, resigned
as of December 31st. Mrs. MacCurdy had been with the Library four-
teen years. She will be greatly missed. The ,position was filled by
the appointment of Mrs. Angeline Anagnoson. Mrs. Anagnoson is a
graduate of Boston University. She has had considerabl experience in
teaching and working with children.
The Board's attention is once again called to the fact that the
library's salary schedule for professional librarians is too low to
enable the library to secure library school graduates with or without
experience. Although library schools have been contacted whenever
changes occurred, no library school graduate has been secured for
this Library since September 1955. If the Watertown Library is to
continue to rank among the good libraries of the Commonwealth this
situation must be rectified. The Library must be able to offer salaries
that are adequate to attract library school graduates even without
experience, perhaps, for our lowest professional grade. We must be
in a position to attract library school graduates with experience for
important supervisory positions. Unless the library is to stagnate, we
must be building a strong well trained staff from the bottom up, and
we must make some outstanding appointments at the top occasionally,
so that :the library may have the benefit of the experience of people
who have worked in some of the best libraries in this state or else-
where.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Although cooperation received from all Town departments is ap-
preciated, several should be specifically thanked for the work they
did for the Library: the Highway Department for putting up a park-
ing sign and marking off the parking lot, and for laying a granolithic
walk from the parking area to the new wing; the Wire Department
for taking care of electrical needs on several occasions; the Tree
Department for work on the Main Library and East Branch properties;
the Police Department for responses to many calls; and the Fire De-
partment for its fine work in putting up salvage cloths during a
recent gale that brought rain into the Main Library Building.
The Library is grateful for the fine cooperation extended by local
newspapers, for many gift books received, and for the beautiful plants
which the Watertown Woman's Club sent on several occasions.
To the Board of Library Trustees, to the staff and to the building
custodians, I express appreciation for the support and assistance
which I have received during the year. Once again, I acknowledge
with pleasure all that Miss McNally, Assistant Librarian, has con-
tributed to the year's accomplishments.
Respectfully submitted,
CATHARINE M. YER.SA
Librarian
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STATISTICS
Name of Library Watertown Pree Public Library
Town Watertown, Massachusetts
Name of Librarian Catharine M. Yerxa
Date of Founding 1868
Population served US. Census, 1950: 37,329
State Census, 1955: 38,898
Assessed valuation of town $73,267,680
Library appropriation per capita $4.09
Terms of use Free for lending and reference
Number of agencies Main Library; 3 Branch Libraries
Number of days open during year 290!6
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 25% in winter; 22% in summer
CIRCULATION
Number of fiction lent for home use:
Adult Juvenile Total
Main Library 37,607 18,139 55,746
East Branch .... . .... . ..... . . . . . .. .. . . . 24,836 23,691 48,527
North Branch 18,139 21,537 39,676
West Branch . . . . .. . . ... . .. . .. ...... . . . .. 3,299 12,194 15,493
Schools .... . .. . . . .. . . . . . . 7,869 7,869
Total .. . ... . . . . . . .. . . 83,881 83,430 167,311
Number of non-fiction lent for home use:
Adult Juvenile Total
Main Library . . . ... . ...... . ........ . . . .. 44,645 15,404 60,049
East Branch. 20,150 17,663 37,813
North Branch . . ..... . ... ... ... . ... . . . . . . 9,261 14,312 23,573
West Branch . .. ... . . . .. . . ...... . ... . . . .. 1,895 7,395 9,290
Schools . . . ... ..... . . ....... .... . . .. 6,894 6,894
Total . . . . . . ..... . . . .... ...... . . . . . . . 75,951 61,668 137,619
Adult Juvenile Total
Total number of volumes circulated: 159,832 145,098 304,930
Percentage of fiction .... . . .... . . . . . . . 54.86
*Circulation per capita . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. 8.35
Number of pictures lent for home use . . 1,793
Number of record albums lent
for home use . ........ . ..... 5,123
Number of films lent . . .... ... . ... . . . . . 8
Inter-library loan:
Volumes borrowed . . . .... .. . . .. . . .. . . 199
Volumes lent .. . . ..... . .. . . ... . . . .... . . 34
BOOK STOCK
Adult Juvenile Total
Number of books, January 1, 1957 . . . . .. 98,754 33,638 132,392
Volumes added during the year ... . . . . . . 3,984 11806 5,790
*Based on circulation of books, pictures and music record albums
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New titles added (included in above) 2,089 372 2,461
Gifts (included in above) . . . . .. . . . .. 671 12 683
Number of volumes lost and withdrawn . . 620 1,428 2,048
Total number of volumes
December 31, 1957 102;118 34,016 136,134
Volumes rebound .. . . . . . . . ... . . . .. . . . . . . 1,336
MUSIC RECORDS
Number of music record albums, January 1, 1957 .. . 740
Albums lost and withdrawn ... . . . ..... . . . ... .. 11
New-albums added . . . . . . .. . . 189
Total number of record albums December 31, 1957 918
REGISTRATION
Adult Juvenile Total
Number of borrowers registered
in 1957 . .. . . .. .. . . .. . 6,237 1,617 7,854
Total number of registered borrowers .. . *6,237 4,482 10,719
*1957 registration figures only, instead of those for a three year period
because installation of new charging system necessitates a complete
re-registration.
STAFF
Number of full-time members, Library Service 25
Number of full-time custodians . .. . .... . . .... . . ....... . . ... . . .. . . 4
Total . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ..... . ... . . .. .. . . . ... . . ...... .. . ... .... . . 29
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Receipts
Town Appropriation . . . . . . ... . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . .. . $152,804.00
Expenditures
*Book and periodicals .. . ..... . ... . . ..... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .... 15,964.28
Binding . . . .... . . .... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. . ..... . ..... . ..... 2,646.19
Films . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . ...... . . . . ... . .. . ..... .. . . . . ... . . . . 540.27
Records . . . .... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . ... 599.07
Salaries
Library Service ... ... .. 97,133.60
Custodians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15,321.00
Heat, Light, Water .... . . .... . ... ... . .. .. . . . . . . . 6,706.52
Building maintenance and repair 5,387.26
Printing and supplies . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . ... . . 2,925.76
Other maintenance . . .... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ..... . . .. . . 2,860.28
Expenditure from appropriation .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. 150,084.23
Balance from appropriation .. . ... .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2,719.77
Total .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . ... . . ...... . . ... . .. . . . . . .... 152,804.00
Per capita expenditures (including funds) . ... . . .. . . .. . . 4.04
Book fines returned to town treasurer . . . . . . . .. . , ... . . . ..... 4,432.65
Books lost and paid for . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .... . ... . . . . .... .. . ... 141.48
Reserve postal cards . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. .. .. . . . ... .. . . .... . ..... 46.23
Other .. .. .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . .... ...... . . . ... . . ... 8.35
Total amount returned to town treasurer . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . 4,628.71
*See also amount expended from funds
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ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Balance Amount Balance
Jan. 1, 157 Received Total Expended Jan. 1, 158
Barry Fund $1,012.54 30.48 1,043.02 16.75 1,026.27
Capers Fund 545.36 16.48 561.84 561.84
Charles Fund 263.45 7.96 271.41 271A1
McGuire Fund 1,007.27 30.14 1,037.41 9.95 1,027.50
Mead Fund 3,062.25 91.49 3,153.74 13827 3,002.46
Pierce Fund 1,000.50 30.05 1,030.65 1,007.29
'Pratt Fund 4,587.19 370.68 4,957.87 475.00 4,482.87
Whitney Fund 375.24 11.33 386.57 386.57
*Under the supervision of specially appointed trustees.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 , 1957
Organization of the Health Department
Board of Health
MARIE S. ANDREWS, R.N., B.S., M.S., Chairman
STANLEY R. ROBBINS, Clerk
JOSEPH M. HUGHES
Health Officer and Agent
RAY N. CASSAVANT
Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation
EDWARD L. MAURER
Health Inspector
PAUL F. MURRAY, D.S.C.
Public Health Nurses
RITA L. VAHEY, R.N.
LOUISE M. CONCANNON, R.N.
Clerks
ALICE H. FARNHAM, Principal
CECILIA M. FRANOBINA, Senior
RUTH E. NORBURY, Junior (Leave of Absence)
MARY A. CARR, R.N., Junior (Pro Tem.)
Superintendent of Cemeteries
ALFRED MINlNCLERI
Public Health Physician
EUGENE F. GORMAN, M.D.
Dental Clinic Personnel
MAX ZELERMYER,, A.B. - D.M.D.
PHILIP D. FANTASIA, D.D.S.
JANET D. LrrME, D.H.
LOUISE E. BICK, D.H.
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Report of the Board of Health
To the Citizens of Watertown:
The Board of Health wishes to submit to the citizens of Water-
town the report of the Health Officer, which is presented as the Annual
Report of the Health Department for the year ending December 31, 1957.
The regular monthly and special meetings were held -by the Board,
to carry out the regular and special functions of the Health Depart-
ment.
For a more efficient service to the public, -the Board moved the
Cemetery Office from the Administration Building to Ridgelawn Ceme-
tery. All records and plans of locations of lots are kept in this office
for the convenience of all concerned. Regular office hours are main-
tained by the Superintendent of Cemeteries to better serve the public
and the Funeral Directors.
Due to the kind cooperation and assistance of outside agencies;
namely, the Middlesex Health Association and the National Foundation
for Infantile Paralysis, this Department has been able to return to
the Town Treasurer a sum in excess of $2500 from our Contagious
Diseases appropriation. This was done by the Polio Foundation par-
ticipating in our Adult Anti Polio Clinic and equal financial participa-
tion in our Chest X-ray Survey for men over 40 by the Middlesex
Health Association. This outside cooperation enabled the Department
to retain the low per capita rate of $1.57.
An emergency medical service was established for the Town of
Watertown as of June 1, 1957. This had been the desire of the Board
for some time. After continued efforts were made toward this end,
which included several contacts by eorrespondenee with the Massa-
chusetts Medical Association, personal contacts with the local physicians
and the Middlesex South Medical Association, an agreement was con-
summated. Several surrounding towns have also entered this service.
The call number was given to our protective services; i.e., police and
fire departments. The Board now feels that our citizens are more
secure, especially in any emergency that may arise during off-hours,
weekends and holidays.
The Board of Health wishes to express their thanks and apprecia-
tion to all members of the Health Department and personnel under
their jurisdiction, for their cooperation during the past year. They
also wish to extend their gratitude to the National Foundation for
Infantile Paralysis, the Middlesex Health Association, the medical
services, and to all other departments of the Town government, as
well as all those who so kindly volunteered their services in order to
enable the Health Department to successfully carry out their programs
to control communicable diseases.
Respectfully submitted,
MARIE S. ANDRE)WS
Chairman
STANLEY R. ROBBINS
Clerk
JOSEPH M. HUGHES
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Report of the Health Officer
To the Board of Health of Watertown:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending
December 31. 1957:
FINANCIAL REPORT
Appropriations:
General Administration $41,847.00
Contagious Diseases 15,000.00
Dental Clinic 12,220.00
Mosquito Control 2,000.00
School Vision Screening Test 165.00
Audiometer — Plus Ear Phones 436.00 $71,668.00
Expenditures:
General Administration $40,234.51
Contagious Diseases 12,486.88
Dental Clinic 12,127.61
Mosquito Control 2,00-,.00
School Vision Screening Test 165.00
Audiometer — Plus Ear Phones 436.00
$67,450.00
Unexpended (Returned to Treasurer) 4,218.00 $71,668.00
Reimbursements and other cash receipts
during 1957, exclusive of Cemetery:
Licenses (Inc. Plumbing, $1,371.50) $ 1,668.00
Reimbursements 3,916.90 5,584.90
Net Cost -to Town 61,865.10
Net Cost per capita 1.5781
Distribution of Reimbursements:
City of Boston $ 444.00
Commonwealth of Massachusetts —
Division of Tuberculosis, Subsidy 3,472.90
$ 3,916.90
Reimbursements and other cash receipts (Inc. Plumbing, $1,371.50)
to the Department, together with the unexpended amount of $4,218.00,
total $9,802.90. Net cost to Town, $61,86510.
The regular monthly meetings were held by the Board of Health,
for the purpose of reading, approving and paying the monthly bills
during 1957. There were five special meetings during the year; two
for -the purpose of approving budget items; one in conjunction with
the committees representing the Belmont, Waltham, Watertown Mental
Health Association, for the purpose of discussing all phases of the
possibilities and practicabilities of establishing a joint Mental Health
Clinic for children of the three communities; one pertaining to
changes made in milk and food regulations, and one pertaining to
Cemetery affairs.
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PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
Clinic-wise, 1957 was an exceptionally busy and successful year.
Beginning in January, children, ranging from 3 months through 19
years of age, were given the prescribed dosages of Anti-Polio vaccine,
either booster doses for children .who were eligible or the beginning
and the completing of the three recommended doses. In this series
of clinics, 2,348 doses were given. Another series of clinics for chil-
dren were held during the month of February with 4,923 vaccinations
administered. Included in this total were the School personnel, the
Nuns, Library, Fire and Police, Town Hall personnel and the Water-
town District Nurses. The second dose was given to this latter group
in March.
The Health Department, in conjunction with the Polio Foundation,
conducted the first series of clinics for adults in the 20 to 40-age
group. The first dose was given the first week of May. A second
series of clinics for this group were given in July, and a make-up
clinic was conducted in October. This completed the second inocula-
tions for this group. The expenditures for this entire series were paid
for by monies from the Polio Foundation and the remainder by the
Health Department. This project entailed extra physicians, nurses
and extra clerical work, the clinics being conducted during the evening
hours. Total vaccinations given 6,776. In June, a series of make-up
Anti-Polio clinics were held at the schools with 704 doses given. During
the same month, 410 pre-school children were vaccinated at the
Administration Building. In September, the final Anti-Polio school
make-up clinics were held, and 151 children were vaccinated. There
were 8,602 doses of vaccine furnished to private -physicians.
The grand total vaccinations (not including physicians) were 17,665.
In April, an X-ray screening clinic, for the purpose of ruling out
tuberculosis and other chest disorders, for men over 40 years of age,
was held in Precincts 1, 2 and 3, for an entire week. Over 900 persons
were X-rayed. This was an equal participation program between the
Middlesex Health Association and the Health Department. Several
interested citizens, professional and otherwise, kindly gave their services
in order to make this program a success. A retake clinic was held in
the Health Department office the second week of June.
An anti-rabies clinic was held at the local fire stations in May.
This was administered by Doctor John J. Murphy and his assistants
and the public health nurses of this department. A total of 712 dogs
were vaccinated.
With the advent of the Asian Flu scare, vaccine for the preven-
tion of this disease was purchased by the Health Department, for the
purpose of immunizing the personnel of the protective services, along
with the entire Town Hall, Schools, Librarians, the Nuns and teachers
in the parochial schools, Highway Department, Watertown District
Nurses and the Postal Services. The vaccine for the Postal Service
was furnished by the Postal Department. Vaccine administered to
the Town employees was the 400 unit per cc variety, instead of the
earlier 200 unit variety. This was strictly a voluntary clinic. Prior
to the ordering of the vaccine, signatures for 780 requests were obtained,
and that amount was purchased. However, it was found that of this
number, only a total of 477 (excluding postal) availed themselves of
this opportunity. Thirty •10-cc vials were returned to Merck, Sharp
and Dohme, the establishment from whom it was purchased, for credit.
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Absenteeism in the public schools, caused by upper respiratory
infections, did not seem as marked as was expected. The highest
peak was over a period of about three weeks in October. The number
of children absent for that period was about 8% higher than for the
wane period last year. Miere were less teachers absent. During the
same weeks, children in the parochial schools were absent about 28%
above last year's record fvr the first week; but the following weeks,
there was a swift decline. Credit must be given to the parents and
teachers in the prevention of a higher incidence, because of the
advice given in the publicity releases 'by the press publications, the
physicians, nurses and the State Department of Public Health, on
precautionary measures.
The purchase of a new Audiometer and Massachusetts Vision Test-
ing machine has enabled the nurse to establish a routine system of
examining the parochial school students without having to wait for
the loan of these machines. This also helps to inform the school
physician to better evaluate the physical conditions of these students,
without delay. This system also assists the parents to obtain a clearer
picture as to the welfare of their children because of the recommenda-
tions of the physician through the referrals sent to them. Complete
records are kept on every child from the first through the twelfth
grades.
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The incidence of reportable diseases remains fairly stable. In-
creases over 1956 occurred in Chicken Pox 243 as against 229, German
Measles 158-70, Measles 242-9, Mumps 224-47, Scarlet Fever 50-42,
Septic Sore Throat 6-1. There has been a decrease in Tuberculosis
17-5, and the Department is pleased to report that not one case of
Poliomyelitis in either form ,was reported in 1957.
Since influenza in any form is not a reportable disease, there has
been no source of obtaining exact data on this disease.
PERMITS AND LICENSES ISSUED — 1957
Type Number Total
Caterers' Licenses 4 4
Frozen Desserts Permits
Sale of 90 90
Frozen Desserts Licenses
Manufacture of 5 5
Grease and Bones Licenses 5 5
License for Manufacturing and Bottling of
Non-Alcoholic Beverages 1 1
License to Transport Garbage 1 1
Massage Licenses 3 3
Milk Licenses
Dealers 39
Stores 115 154
Oleomargarine Licenses 54 54
Pasteurization Licenses 2 2
Plumbing Permits 390 390
Total 709
NUISANCE COMPLAINTS — 1957
Total
Type Number Original Rechecked Completed Calls
Animals 13 12 15 13 27
Garbage & Rubbish 22 21 28 21 49
Lack of Heat 3 3 3 3
Plumbing 6 6 5 6 11
Smoke, Fumes,
Odors 3 3 2 3 5
Water and Floods 3 3 3 3
Miscellaneous 15 14 8 15 22
65 62 58 64 120
Public Health Physician
During the year 1957, routine duties of the physician to the
Board of Health were performed; such as, daily visits to the two
schools assigned, St. Patrick's and Sacred Heart, and physical examina-
tions of the ist, 4th, 7th and loth grades in both schools.
A much larger number of Anti-Polio and Anti-Influenza Clinics
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were held than in previous years, and the physician wishes to express
his appreciation for the extraordinary cooperation which he received
from the personnel of the Health Department in the conducting of
these clinics.
The Physician also wishes to thank the Agent of the Board of
Health and the Members of the Board for their outstanding interests
in the problem of the department, and their fine cooperation in all
respects.
Public Health Nurses
The Health Department continued its program of supervision
and follow-up of the contagious diseases and those who were contacts.
During the year, three veterans ,were admitted to the U.S. Veterans
Hospital, Rutland, Mass., making a total of five veterans hospitalized
for Pulmonary Tuberculosis. There were fourteen patients admitted
to the Middlesex County Sanatorium, during the year, .with only four
patients remaining at the end of the year. A few patients have re-
fused hospitalization, but it is hoped, with continuous encouragement
and persuasion, these patients will accept treatment.
During the week of April 22nd, the Board of Health, in coopera-
tion with the Middlesex Health Association, conducted a Chest X-ray
Survey for men 40 years of age and over, by means of a Mobile Unit.
On June 3rd, a Chest X-ray retake clinic was conducted in the Health
Department office by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
and the Middlesex Health Association. Twenty persons were recalled
to the clinic.
Several pertinent lectures and conferences were attended, includ-
ing a refresher course on the use of the Audiometer and an enlighten-
ing course of lectures on Preparation in Disaster Nursing, sponsored
by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in cooperation
with the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency. Certificates were re-
oeived for completing the course.
Daily visits were made to the two parochial schools, St. Patrick's
and Sacred Heart.
Screening vision 160 students
Hearing 260 students
Mass. Vision Test—negative 22 students
Puretone Test—negative 1 students
Weighed and measured 689 students
Physical examinations 380 students
Referrals 312 students
(Not including eyes & ears)
DENTAL CLINICS
Fbr the third consecutive year, our two simultaneously operating
full-time dental-clinics have attempted to fulfill, as best they are able,
the demands and needs of the school children in our community
dentally speaking. It should be noted that in retrospect over the past
twenty years a definite trend manifests itself and is quite apparent
when reviewing the records and personal experience of our clinics.
Although but approximately twenty percent of those of our children,
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routinely examined in the calendar year 1957, availed themselves or
requested our services with respect to prophylaxis or operative treat-
ment, nevertheless, it has been readily obvious at the same time
that through the years, without question, the so-called "perfect"
mouth has become a rarity even in our kindergarten children with
examinations demonstrating necessary dental repairs in more than
ninety percent of our patients. Peculiarly enough, however, we find
at the same time private dental treatment and attention have likewise
been on the increase proportionately with even the formerly considered
luxury, specialized treatments of orthodontia and prosthesis, coming
Into prominence and constantly becoming more common in our surveys
in the clinics. All this is, of course, in keeping with Public Health
reports from comparable areas throughout the country presenting to
us a perplexing and seemingly a problem, at present, almost without
promise of a favorable prognosis.
As in the year 1956, this past year too saw Drs. Philip Fantasia
and Max Zelermyer alternate their duties each two months in the
respective clinics operated on a full-time basis by Mms. Louise Bick
and Janet Little. As has been the wont in the past, they visited all
public and parochial primary schools in town with the exception of
the Hosmer School, the latter being omitted in view of the inade-
quacies created by the delay in the East Junior High School remodel-
ling construction. Our services ministered to the needs found in chil-
dren from the kindergarten through the sixth grades in -the following
schools: Sacred Heart, Coolidge, Phillips, Marshall Spring, Saint
Patrick's, James Russell Lowell, Browne. Parker and Cunniff. At the
Sacred Heart School, the seventh and eighth grades were also included.
The composite statistics of our accomplishments in both clinics
follow:
Examinations — 4092 (Hosmer not examined for reasons above.)
Fillings — 2014
Extractions — 103
Treatments — 140
Prophylaxis — 536
This year has witnessed a renewed interest on the part of the
Massachusetts State Public Health Dental authorities in the form
of several visits from Dr. Wellock's office represented by Miss Chesley.
Her distributions of posters, booklets, information and advice has
been both welcome and helpful. An experimental innovation in the
form of sound Suns shown at the Sacred Heart School by Dr. Zeler-
myer, with Sister Mariola's permission, was well received by the
children. These educational films are made available to us by the
State, as well as the Massachusetts Dental Society, and should be
encouraged.
Relative to the future ideas for beneficial results to cope with
the wide-spread increasing need for oral repairs in our youthful
population, nothing looms more important, at present, than the
possibility of fluorine administration, be it by local topical application
or fluoridation of local water supply. The method to be utilized, as
well as the political opposition implications involved, axe to be sure
gigantic problems to be encountered but should be borne in mind
since steady though slow progress is being made throughout the
country in that direction. Since Watertown has always kept pace
with progressive methods in the past, stimulation for coping with this
problem can be anticipated in the not too distant future.
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Customarily, in the past, the members of the dental clinics have
always expressed their sincere thanks to the Board of Health, school
department personnel and the ever dependable cemetery department
movers of their equipment. This year is no exception, and they are,
once again, -thoroughly grateful for the smooth working cooperation
of all involved without which the obvious resultant successful benefits
to our youngsters would be nigh impossible.
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Routine tests for quality evaluation of dairy products during the
year 1957 numbered 2,388. Other tests were done when believed
necessary. These tests were made on 793 samples of milk, cream,
Savored milk beverages and frozen desserts.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, during 1956-1957,
revised the milk regulations and regulations relative to dairy sanita-
tion, making them more stringent but reasonable. This department
received its copies of the new code sometime after the first of the
year. After March 1st, all samples were graded according to the
new code.
Of the 796 samples of dairy products analyzed, 183 or 22.98%
were below the Massachusetts standard. There were 187 inspections
made of vehicles, or premises where dairy products were processed,
held for storage or offered for sale.
The quality of the dairy products sold in Watertown has re-
mained quite constant through 1956-1957. The impact of the more
stringent regulations appears, as yet, not to have been felt.
FOOD v 1-nr;rc THAN DAIRY PRODUCTS
There were 681 inspections made of food establishments of all
types. There has been some improvement over last year in general
housekeeping. The average establishment is more attentive in regard
to physical cleaning. The fact -that all markets, spas and variety
stores now have running water (hot) may be the cause of this im-
provement. All eating establishments now have facilities for sanitizing
utensils, either hot water or chemical; however, a more concentrated
effort is necessary to bring these establishments up to standard.
Bacterial examination of food utensils totaled 406, representing
smears taken from 1,472 utensils or 49.7% of the utensils of the most
frequented eating establishments did not meet the bacterial standard
of the Health Department in 1957.
Two new regulations were added to the health code:
1. All frozen desserts sold in the Town of Watertown shall be
made from pasteurized mixes.
2. All sandwiches offered for sale in Watertown, which are pre-
pared elsewhere other than at the place so offered, must be labeled
'with a date of preparation and the name and address of the person,
firm or corporation responsible for their preparation.
New equipment in the form of an autoclave, a range and a
refrigerator were installed in the laboratory. These were changed
from electric power to gas for increased efficiency. This will enable
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the department to have the use of utilities, at all times, in case of
an emergency.
Since sufficient laboratory space is necessary for more efficient
and concentrated work in the sanitation field, a study is being made
because of a lack of laboratory space. This suggestion has been made
by the State Inspection Division of Food and Drugs for future approv-
ing of our laboratory, as the result of changes made in the new rules
and regulations. This year, the laboratory was again approved.
A number of general nuisance complaints were investigated, along
with rodent and insect infestation. A number of investigations were
made relative to the renewal of licenses or the issuing of new licenses
or permits of various kinds. A considerable amount of time was
consumed, during the year, advising proprietors of various establish-
ments relative to problems of a sanitary nature.
A program in Restaurant Sanitation is being planned for early
in 1958 to further help and inform owners, managers and personnel
as to the proper procedures, and Public Health reasons, for maintain-
ing a clean wholesome establishment, thereby making these establish-
ments safe for the public to patronize.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
The mosquito control program was limited to spraying during 1957.
The spring brood of Aedes mosquitoes has apparently been eliminated
temporarily from Watertown and mosqoito control in the adjacent
towns prevents them from being reestablished. In contrast, the House
Mosquito is a constantly re-curving problem, and there is no prospect
of eliminating it completely.
With the beginning of the House Mosquito season in June, all
catch basins were sprayed with fuel oil. This spraying was repeated
six times before the end of September. In all, about 22,400 applications
were made. Other House Mosquito sources were sprayed with fuel
oil as frequently as needed from June through September. The dry
season permitted a substantial reduction in this part of the program.
The dry weather also prevented most of -the usual backyard House
Mosquito sources in water containers.
No ditch cleaning was necessary in Watertown this year.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Budget Planning
Balance on hand — Dec. 29, 1956 586.64
Expenditure Jan. thru Apr. 1957 288.60
1957 Appropriation red. June 22nd 2,000.00
Expenditures May thru Dec. 1957 1,653.45
Balance on Dec. 31, 1957 1,942.05 644.59
Estimated expenditure Jan. thru Apr. 1958 400.00
Anticipated balance at end of April 1958 244.59
Estimated budget for May 1958 to May 1959 2,000.00
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Expenditures Classified for Calendar Year 1957
Labor 946.61
Insecticide 162.74
Rent 46.14
Office operation and supervision 553.37
Field operation and supervision, etc. 243.19
Total 1,942.05
The Commission has asked for an appropriation of $2,000 for 1958.
Plumbing and Sanitation
Plumbing:
Amount of fees received for plumbing permits $1,370.50
Number of permits issued 390
Number of $ 1.00 permits 93
Number of $ 2.50 permits 175
Number of $ 5.00 permits 76
Number of $10.00 permits 46
Number of fixtures installed 812
Inspections:
Layout and design 118
Progress 139
Rough 184
Final 386
Number of permits issued and work not completed 21
Number of cases of illegal plumbing 33
Sanitation:
Inspections:
Sanitary and nuisance complaints 120
Agencies giving day care 3
Nursing homes 4
Lodging houses 28
Meetings:
Meetings with manufacturers' representatives,
salesmen, architects and engineers, etc. 53
Educational 6
Association 4
Besides the time involved in the execution of the above report
and all necessary keeping of records therewith, considerable time was
spent in the office in consultation with plumbers, property owners,
architects and engineers, and tenants, in both laying out and correction
of work. This office also spent many hours, during the year, assisting
the Department in the Anti-Polio program.
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It may be of interest to note that the amount received by the
Town for plumbing permit fees totals a $245,950 value of installed
plumbing.
All cases of illegal plumbing were corrected.
This office wishes to thank the various members of the department
for their splendid cooperation, as well as all of the town departments.
Cemetery
Total Appropriations $28,400.00
Total Expended 27,918.95
Balance Returned 481.05
Paid to Treasurer for Interments and Charges 4,260.64
Paid to Treasurer for Sale of Lots 2,388.25
Paid to Treasurer for Perpetual Care 3,635.75
Interest to Treasurer for Perpetual Care
for the Years 1956 and -1957 7,215.53
Interments in Ridgelawn Cemetery
(Includes 1 Welfare Burial) 85
Interments in Common Street Cemetery 2
Cremations in Ridgelawn Cemetery 7
Cremations in Common Street Cemetery 1
Lots sold at Ridgelawn Cemetery:
Single Graves 9
Two-grave Lots 20
Three-grave Lots 6
Five-grave Lots 2
Foundations placed for Monuments and Markers 42
Two Disinterments and Two Reinterments 4
An appropriation of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200) is recom-
mended for the surfacing of two new pieces of road in Ridgelawn
Cemetery; one section will join Ridgelawn Cemetery at our additional
land on the northwest side of the Cemetery and the other piece will
lead from the Cemetery into Warren Street, where we have opened a
new gate facing Morrison Road.
On November 1, 1957, Charles B. Kelley, permanent apart-time
laborer roith the Cemetery Department since 1940, was retired on
disability.
On May 12, 1957, Michael Pane, a laborer with this department,
Injured his right shoulder while in the act of resetting a monument
which had been knocked over by vandals. His injury was severe
enough for him to be out until July 9 of 1957. This period was covered
by Workmen's Compensation.
In conclusion, I wish to express my thanks to the Board of Health;
to the personnel; medical and dental professions; all the various town,
county and state departments, and all agencies within and outside
our community, for their most thoughtful help and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY N. CASSAVANT
Health Officer and Agent
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Annual Report
of the
AUDITOR
of the
Town of Watertown
FOR THE 'Y'EAR DECEMBER 31 , 1957
211
AUDITOR ' S REPORT
I herewith present the Annual Report of the Financial Transac-
tions of the Town of Watertown for the fiscal year ending December
31st, 1957.
The various funds in charge of the Town Treasurer, including
those in .the Bands of the Trustees of -the Free Public Library have
been examined and found correct.
I have verified the cash in the hands of both the Town Treasurer
and the Collector of Taxes.
During the year, I have examined -the accounts of the Collector
of Taxes, and I have found them in agreement with the controls in
any office. As noted elsewhere in my report, there are no outstanding
taxes for prior years.
The Town of Watertown is in good financial condition, and the
balance in the Excess and Deficiency Account at the close of business
for this year is in the amount of $461,789.30. However, it is to be
noted that the Town Debt is in the amount of $1,493,000.00.
This Annual Report of the Auditor of Watertown (would not be
complete without mention of the name of William W. Norcross, Jr.
I would like -to take this opportunity of expressing my sincere ap-
preciation for his interest in preparing me to assume the duties of
this office.
To my staff in particular, and the employees of all departments,
may I say thank you again for your excellent cooperation and as-
sistance during 1957.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. SHEEHAN
Town Auditor
Watertown, Mass., February filth, 1958
Then ,personally appeared the foregoing subscribes, John J. Sheehan,
who made oath that the above statements subscribed by him are true.
GEORGE B. WELLMAN
Justice of the Peace
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FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1957
TAXES
Real Estate
1956 •105,93321
1957 3,966,862.54
Personal
1956 7,338.63
1957 263,538.01
Polls
11956 94.00
1957 20,364.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
1956 97,496.28
1957 336,774.60
From Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Income Tax 255,112.49
Corporation Tax 351,482.60
Meals Tax 12,590.62
Special Assessments
Moth Tax 3816.50
Sidewalks
Added to Bills 2243.35
Paid in Advance 436.26
Unapportioned 2754.85
Streets
Added to Tax Bills 10,152.62
Paid in Advance 3255.01
Unapportioned 8629.63
Drains
Added to Tax Bills 291.31
Water Liens
Added to Tax Bills 1363.54 $5,450,520.05
TAX TITLES 3809.83
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Highway Department 391.08
'Weights & Measures Department 255.25
Health Department 3916.90
Public Welfare
General Relief 11,870.51
Disability Assistance 28,838.26
Aid Dependent Children 28,288.76
Old Age Assistance 227,061.22
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Cemetery Department 10,296.64
Water Department 325,161.31
Estates of Deceased Persons 1,053.02 637,132.95
rrujr&cjAL AID FOR WELFARE 277,624.93
STATE AND COUNTY AID FOR HIGHWAYS
Chapter 90 9,201.71
Chapter 718 108,869.76 118,071.47
LOANS
Anticipation of Revenue 1,700,000.00
INTEREST
Taxes 3214.32
Special Assessments
Sidewalks added to bill 521.18
Streets added to bill 2752.18
Drains added to bill 13.41
Unapportioned 40.61
Tax Titles 280.32
Trust Funds
Potter Memorial Gate Fund 11.95
Library Trust Funds 219.73
Templeton Fund 25.00
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 25,871.77 32,950.47
MISCELLANEOUS
Ashes & Garbage Tickets 404.00
Bz)ard of Appeals 285•00
Building Permits 1899.00
Collector, Liens & Costs 2508.25
Comm. of Mass., Abate Paraplegic Vets. 358.80
Dog Licenses, Middlesex County 1970.65
Fire Loss 101.00
Garbage Contract 8178.68
Health, Licenses 1668.00
General Relief 1710.03
Highway, damages 1991.17
Insurances, dividends, and ret. prem. 5438.54
Infirmary 1.16
Library, fines 4628.71
'Park, junk 9•40
Planning Board 10.00
Police, fines 6849.00
Licenses & Permits 502.00
Bicycle Registrations 106.75
Purchasing, cabinet 5•00
School, Sight-saving 1946.46
Vocational 4371.92
English Speaking 182.20
Building Assistance 10,202.37
Hall Rental 590.00
214
Youth Service 4500.00
Miscellaneous 717.52
Selectmen 39,813.85
Settlement, damages 311.84
Sewers 7512.00
Sidewalks 1076.80
Tax Title Releases 27.00
Telephone Commissions 208.26
Town Clerk 5521.56
Town Hall Rent 1260.00
Veteran's Benefits 33,710.03
Veteran's Burials 202.02
Water Department, damages, etc. 518.33
Weights & Measures, sealing fees 808.30
War Allowance 50.00
Watertown Housing Authority 8208.00
Wire Department, permits 555.50 160,925.10
REFUNDS:
Civil Defense 851.53
Finance Committee 15.00
Legal Services, Contingent 5.50
Parking Meters, Maintenance & Operation 936.00
Planning Board 70.00
Purchase, Revolving Fund 8839.51
Public Welfare, Auto Travel 330.00
General Relief 728.95
Disability Assistance 3365.53
Aid Dependent Children 5368.45
Old Age Assistance 6754.41
Recreat_en Revolving Fund 5754.72
School, Athletic Fund 8254.75
Feder 1 Lunch 58,387.69
Milk Fund 22,359.48
Tree Warden, Repair & Tires 12.24
Veteran's Danefits 1787.40 123,821.16
DOG FUND 2619.00
Deductions, purchase of Bonds 17,288.90
Deductions, Federal Tax 445,935.55
Deductions, Group Insurance 10,914.42
Disability Assistance, Recoveries 529.93
Aid Dependent Children, Recoveries 121.72
Old Acre Assistance Recoveries 26,268.72
Taxes Paid After Abatement 97.83
Veteran's Housing 17,887.50 545,151.70
TOTAL RECEIPTS $9,049,897.66
Balance, January 1, 1057 619,806.29
$9,669,703.95
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PAYMENTS
General Government
Moderator 176.00
Selectmen's Department
Selectmen's salaries 6,830.00
Confidential clerk 1,190.00
Private Secretary 3,520.00
Temporary hire 523.14
Contingent 1,771.49
Advisory Hoard of Review
Printing 122.60
Contingent 352.33
Auditor's Department
Salary of Auditor 6,890.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 2,914.54
Extra Clerk Hire 1,481.42
Contingent 1,479.42
New Typewriter 147.50
Treasurer's Department
Salary of Treasurer 6,890.00
Principal Clerk 3,728.64
Principal Clerk 3,395.70
Senior Clerk 2,890.00
Senior Clerk 1,563.80
Junior Clerk 1,863.70
Contingent 4,496.02
Collector's Department
Salary of Collector 6,890.00
Deputy Collector 3,860.00
Deputy Collector 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,047.38
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Contingent 2,283.40
Assessor's Department
Assessors, Salaries 7,800.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Principal Clerk 3,544.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Contingent 3,966.88
Appellate Tax Board 200.00
Finance Committee 1,140.84
Legal Services
Salary of Town Counsel 6,000.00
216
Legal Services 300.00
Extra Legal Services 2,500.00
Contingent 2,993.75
Town Clerk's Department
Salary of Town Clerk 6,890.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Principal Clerk — Stenog. 3,860.00
Clerk 2,984.00
Contingent 1,503.47
Purchasing Department
Salary of Agent 6,530.00
Senior Clerk 2,982.88
Contingent 749.43
Transportation 250.00
Revolving Fund 7,593.68
Engineering Department
Salary of Town Engineer 6,890.00
Civil Engineer — Grade IV 6,000.00
Civil Engineer — Grade III 5,205.00
Sr. Eng. ,Aides — Grades III,II-I 17,282.27
Junior Clerk — Typist 2,666.71
Contingent 1,798.87
New Car 1,390.00
Election Expense 9,715.06
Registrars of Voters 1,400.00
Permanent Asst. Registrar 3,570.00
Listing Board 10814.75
Town Hall
Senior Custodian 3,990.00
Junior Custodian 3,720.00
Telephone Operator 3,204.56
Relief Operator 932.70
Fuel 2,032.80
Light 1,992.66
Telephone 5,150.34
;Maintenance 4,299.08
Painting 500.00
Overtime 500.00
Planning Board 740.79
Board of Appeals 981.30
217
PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY
Police Department
Salary of Chief 6,890.00
Captains 11,835.61
Lieutenants 26,823.02
Sergeants 22,245.00
New Sergeants 9,490.00
Patrolmen's Salaries 244,012.45
Stenographer (M) 4,510.00
Wagon-man-Clerk 4,510.00
Amb. Driver & ME Radio & Repr, man 4,142.93
Junior Custodian 3,720.00
Matron 800.00
Junior Clerk Typist (2) 5,703.06
Special Police 9,999.95
School Traffic Supervisors 10,208.75
Holiday Pay 7,156.20
Contingent 16,499.12
Teletype 438.56
Uniforms 4,899.00
Transportation for Photographer 165.00
Medical Expense & Examinations 400.50
New Automobiles 4, 696.34
New Duplicator Machine 365.00
Znsp. Division (Serv. & Exp.) 980.69
Radio — Maintenance 200.00
Repairs — Station 1,500.00
New Photo Enlarger 308.81
Fire Department
Salary of Chief 6,890.00
Deputy Chiefs (3) 18,000.00
Captains 16,890.00
Lieutenants 28,666.12
Mechanician 5,110.00
Permanent men 330,132.56
Radio Repairman 200.00
Contingent 18.255.01
Medical Expense & Examinations 864.40
Uniforms 3,499.81
Repairs to Station 250.00
Room Equipment 244.00
Fire Hydrants — Bemis Dump 1,863.20
New Hose 1,993.25
New Tires 394.86
Holiday Pay 9,468.33
Inspector of Buildings
Salary of Inspector 6.000.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Contingent 283.23
Transportation 360.00
New Typewriter 167.50
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Weights & Measures
Salary of Sealer 3,951.80
Contingent 634.59
Tree Warden
Salary of Tree Warden 4,170.00
Principal Clerk 1,930.00
Foreman 4,680.00
Labor 30,455.46
Extra Labor 1,680.00
Overtime Labor 800.00
Transportation 300.00
Office Expense 295.58
Material and Expense 5,238.02
Repairs & Tires 999.85
New Trees 1,980.57
Truck hire 800.00
New Fitchburg Chipper 2,999.78
Two Man Saw 460.00
Wire Department
Salary of Superintendent 6,530.00
Assistant ,Superintendent 5,170.00
Principal Clerk 1,930.00
Extra Clerk Hire 496.08
Maintenance Labor-Weekly Pay-rolls 14,130.00
Fire Alarm Signal Operators 18,040.00
Material and Expenses 5,796.79
New Construction 2,610.52
Christmas Lighting 999.47
Holiday Pay 501.12
Water Fountain for Signal Room 248.00
Dog Officer
Salary of Dog Officer 710.00
Contingent 1,608.17
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Health Department
Health Officer 5,176.00
Insp. of Plumbin and Sanitation 6,000.00
Health Inspector 5,460.00
Health Physician 2,375.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 2,667.19
Junior Clerk & Stenographer 2,609.18
Nurses (2) 8,058.75
Emergency Hire 505.68
Dental Clinic 12,127.61
Contagious Diseases 12,486.88
Contingent 2,684.96
Mosquito Control 2,000.00
219
TraVrsportation 837.75
School Vision Screening Test 165.00
Audiometer & Ear Phones 436.00
Inspector of Animals 830.00
Sewer Department
Construction 1,996.35
Maintenance 2,998.92
Drainage 8,797.47
HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES
Highway Department
Salary of Superintendent 8,000.00
Asst. Superintendent 6,000.00
Supervisor of Foremen 2,238.44
Working Foreman 5,170.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Office Expebse 649.59
Transportation (Timekeeper) 200.00
Labor 476,056.56
Overtime Labor 5,998.67
Temporary Men 7,800.00
Construction 10,851.75
Warren Street 93,118.55
Detterment Construction 26,030.26
Chapter 90 — 1956 12 456.26
1957 1,992.76
Maintenance 22,495.15
Geaneral Maintenance 30,587.37
Repairs to Grove Street Bridge 295.46
Repairs to Garage 4,999.96
New Equipment 25,520.27
Snow & Ice Materials 18,755.45
Snow & Ice Overtime & Trucking 17,693.07
Garbage 2,499.39
Ashes & Papers 2,998.46
Street Lights 70,999.90
Sidewalk Department
Construction 9,987.66
Maintenance 7,895.96
CHARITIES & SOLDIERS' BENEFITS
Public Welfare
Salary of Arent 6,890.00
Principal S W Supervisor 5,460.00
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Junior Clerk 2,890.00
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Junior Clerk 2,890.00
Junior Clerk 2,825.58
Trans. Machine operator 2,950.00
Contingent 2,996.37
General Relief 38,888.80
Disability Assistance 68,944.15
ADC — Federal Administration 7,970.05
ADC — Federal Aid 40,007.01
ADC — Town 57,305.93
Old Age Assistance — Fed. Adm. 19,095.91
Old Age Assistance — Town 306,752.35
Old Age Assistance — Federal Aid 198,706.79
Auto Expense 1,981.84
Physicians 2,000.00
Veterans' Service
iSalary of Agent 6,000.00
Investigator 4,280.00
Investigator (PT) 1,854.30
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Junior Clerk (PT) 1,620.00
Office Expense 999.79
Veterans' Benefits 66,784.54
Car Expense 825.00
SCHOOLS &c LIBRARIES
School Department
General Control
Salary of Superintendent 10,330.00
Asst. Superintendent 9,020.00
Clerks' Salaries 11,680.00
Attendance Officers 8,120.00
Attendance Officers — Exp. 600.00
Mass. Assoc. of School Com. 150.00
Office Expense 299.59
Auto Expense 600.00
Secretary to School Board 336.00
Telephones 4,499.34
Instruction
Teachers Salaries 1,377,664.11
Clerks' Salaries 34,179.36
Book & Supplies 49,000.00
Operation
Salaries 94,387.27
Supplies 6,499.75
Light and Power 28,557.54
221
Fuel 36,751.40
Water 992.06
Halls 1,000.00
Maintenance 47,398.07
Special Maintenance 5,499.24
New Equipment 5,997.52
Ground Improvement 2,899.00
Medical Expense
Salaries 14,795.30
Military Retirement 200.00
Medical Supplies 400.00
Nurses Cars 460.00
Evening School
Salaries 6,000.00
Supplies 364.45
Trade & Outsile Tuition 11,954.53
New Beach Wagon 1,394.38
Transportation 3,199.98
Athletic Fund
Insurance 3,000.00
Salaries 62,385.82
Federal Lunch 61,561.44
Milk Fund 22,988.80
North Elementary School 1,343.36
East Junior High Addition 64,709.77
East Junior high Remodeling 4,536.74
East Junior HightHeating and Ventilating 57,049.04
Public Library
Salaries 112,454.60
Emergency Overtime 192.82
Books, Periodicals & H'D'O. 19,749.81
Maintenance 17,879.82
Public Library Addition 6,876.66
Library Trust Fund Income 219.73
222
RECREATION
Park Department
Salary of Superintendent 4,940.00
Salary of Clerk 356.00
Maintenance 9,689.71
Labor 27,031.92
Extra Labor 5,753.68
Extra Labor—Skating 569.08
Fatices 2,046.35
New Equipment 11,866.20
West End Playground 1,000.00
Athletic Field House 146.60
Recreation Department
Salary of Director 5,460.00
Secretary 904.50
Supervisors Salaries 22,500.00
Operating Costs and Supplies 5,000.00
Auto Expense 300.00
Skating Club 800.00
Revolving Fund 5,087.86
UNCLASSIFIED
Pgnsions 126,639.06
Annuities 8,237.68
Printing Town Report 3,155.60
Contingent 2,303.06
Parking Meter Fund 15,057.40
Parking Meters—Mafnt. & Operation 12.822.71
Headquarters Veteran Organizations 4,930.00
Memorial Day 4,374.44
Independence Day 1,888.95
Insurance 12,341.63
Group Insurance 34,101.09
Workmeins' Compensation 13,498.32
Salary of Agent 1,300.00
Unpaid Bills 297.12
Eye-Glasses for School Children 193.00
Contributory Retirement System 72,733.07
Civil Defense 5,472.72
Salary of Director 1,780.00
Junior Clerk — typist 1,780.00
Incinerator Committee 879.54
Executions 112,338.88
Sallese Settlement 1,500.00
Sewer and Drainage Committee 10,400.00
American Legion Home Repairs 621.07
Arria Settlement 146.52
Genaro Settlement 4,750.00
223
ENTERPRISES & CEMETERIES
Water Department
Salary of Superintendent 6,530.00
Asst. Superintendent 5,460.00
Registrar 4,590.90
Principal Clerk 3,860.00
Senior Clerk 3,300.00
Junior Clerk 2,804.00
Meter Readers 11,850.00
Office Supplies 2,76726
Car Expense — Registrar 300.00
Maintenance — Materials 13,597.73
Labor 70,725.28
Emergency Overtime 5,369.17
New Pick-up Truck 1,586.06
Loader for Tractair 95000
Testing Machine 866.70
New House Services 2,906.41
New 5/8" Meters 2,737.00
Construction and Reconstruction 11,887.08
New V Meters 743.64
Renewal of Services 3,559.80
'Water Liens 185.00
Cleaning Mains 448.95
Outside Repairs wind Painting Shop 1,277.00
Cemetery Department
Salary of Superintendent 4,560.00
Labor 20,565.54
Contingent 2,493.41
Transportation 300.00
Pence — Ridgelawn 4.50
Compressor 2,377.00
Water Mains 109.28
INTEREST & TOWN DEBT
Town Debt 113,000.00
Interest 49,072.44
STATE AND COUNTY TAXES
State Taxes and Assessments 413,697.84
County Tax 196,642.88
County T. B. Assessment 60,254.77
TRUST FUNDS
Deposited in Cemetery P. C. Fund 3,638.25
Cemetery P. C. Fund, Purchase of Bonds 25,324.77
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REFUNDS
Taxes:
Property 20,49923
Personal 604.14
rolls 26.00
Motor Vehicle 8,772.61
Special Assessments 24.60
Water Rates 738.59
Estimated Receipts 11.90
MISCELLANEOUS
Dog Fund 2,354.15
Purchase of Bonds 16,877.40
With holding Tax 481,345.97
TEMPORARY LOANS
Anticipation of Revenue 1,700,000.00
TOTAL PAYMENTS $ 9,014,931.34
Cash on hand, December 31, 1957 654,772.61
$ 9,669,703.95
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Moderator
Appropriation for 1957 175.00
Expenditures
Curran, John J., services 175.00
Selectmen's Department
Selectmen's Salaries
Appropriation for 1957 6,830.00
Expenditures
Galigan, Thomas J., Salary 2,178.32
O'Connell, Edmund J., Salary 2,571.68
Seferian, Edward G., Salary 2,080.00 6,830.00
Selectmen's Confidential Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 1.190.00
Expenditures
Cousineau, Prank, Salary 1.190.00
Selectmen's Private Secretary
Appropriation for 1957 3,520.00
Expenditures
Jigarjian, Helen, Salary 3,520.00
225
Selectmen's Temporary Hire
Appropriation for 1957 1,250.00
Transferred Town Meeting 200.73 1.04927
Expenditures
Walsh, Katherine, Salary 287.28
Reid, Daniel B., Salary 90.00
Doolan, Lorraine, Salary 145.86
Total Expenditures 523.14
Transferred to Revenue 526.13 1,04927
SeIectmen's Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 1,800.00
Expenditures
Atlantic Flag Pole Co., flagpole maintenance 55.00
Canzanelli, Pericles, M.D., services 20.00
Comm. of Mass. Public Safety, license forms 3.55
Costello, Walter F., annual Mass. laws 7.00
Currier Do., F. W., supplies 8.00
Dole Publishing Co., publishing 22.15
Eaton Press Inc., printing 308.43
Evans Printing Service, printing 33.81
Galligan, Thomas J., oonference---convention 167.00
Hobbs & Warren, Inc., license books 67.16
Horne & Co., H. S., forms 42.50
Jigarjian, Helen, postage and certified mail 46.00
Mariner, E. E., publications 525
Mass. Selectmen Assoc., dues 150.00
Middlesex County Selectmen's Assoc., dues 9.00
Mt. Auburn Grill, Inc. Louis DeVincent, abatement 60.00
O'Connell, Edmund J., meeting expenses 155.00
Postmaster-Boston, certified mail 7-92
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 96.36
Sefertan, Edward G., expenses 157.00
Townsend Typewriter Co., typewriter service 10.75
Watrtown Book Rebinding Co., book-binding 26.00
Watertown Bowladrome, Inc., abatement 133.30
Watertown Herald, advertising 52.75
Watertown Sun, advertising 96.75
Watson, John, overtime 10.81
York, Robert S., M.D., services 20.00
Total Expenditures 1.771.49 1,800.00
Transferred to Revenue 28.51
Advisory Board of Review
Printing
Appropriation for 1957 200.00
Expenditures
Evans Printing Service, forms 25.00
Eaton Press, Inc., Advisory Board of Review reports 97.60
Total Expenditures 122.60
Transferred to Revenue 77.40 200.00
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Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 600.00
Expenditures
Shutt, Robert L., services 338.20
Dole Pub. Co., publishing 4.13
Watertown Herald, advertising 5.00
Watertown Sun, advertising 5.00
Total Expenditures 352.33
Transferred to Revenue 247.67 600.00
Auditor's Department
Auditor's Salary
Appropriation for 1957 6,890.00
Expenditures
Norcross, W. W. Jr., Salary 3,141.60
Sheehan, John J., Salaryy 3,748.40 6,890.00
Auditor--Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Cameron, Florence W., Salary 1,613.16
Hetherington, Nora A., Salary 2,246.84 3,860.00
Auditor—Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,300.00
Expenditures
Hetherington, Nora A., Salary 1,162.08
Walsh, Catherine F., Salary 1,752.46
Total Expenditures 2,914.54
Transferred to Revenue 385.46 3,300.00
Auditor—Extra Clerk Hire
Appropriation for 1957 2,000.00
Expenditures
Comeau, Frances C., Salary 823.32
Norcross, Helen, Salary 15.00
Sheehan, John J., Salary 500.00
Thibaut, Ruth, Salary 143.10
Total Expenditures 1,481.42
Transferred to Revenue 518.58 2,000.00
Auditor—New Typewriter
Appropriation for 1957 200.00
Expenditures
Royal Typewriter Co., new typewriter 147.50
Transferred to Revenue 52.50 200.00
Auditor—Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 1,500.00
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Expenditures
Belmont Herald, financial statement 150.00
Comm. of Mass., supplies 10.96
Dole Publishing Co., financial statement 100.00
Eaton Press, printing—letterheads 65.00
Evans Printing Service—printing 9.50
H. S. Horne & So., supplies 700.30
Mass. Gas & Elect. Lt. Sup. Co., supplies 11.15
Mass. Municipal Auditor's & Acct. Assoc., dues 3.00
Municipal TInance 08. Assoc., membership 30.00
Monroe Calculating Machine Co.. service 22.00
National Cash Register, maintenance 43.05
Postmaster, :postage 10.00
Purchasing, supplies 175.21
Sheehan, Jahn J., expenses 117.00
Townsend Typewriter Co., maintenance 32.25
Total Expenditures 1,479.42
Transferred to Revenue 20.58 1,500.00
Treasurer's Department
Treasurer—Salary
Appropriation for 1957 6,890.00
Expenditures
Hagopian, Robert C., Salary 6,890.00
Treasurer—Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
McAuliffee, Alice 237.60
Ritchie, Katherine 3,491.04
Total Expenditures 3,728.64
Transferred to Revenue 131.36 3,860.00
Treasurer—Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,590.00
Expenditures
McAullffee, Alice, Salary 26.40
Sahatjian, Roxy, Salary 3,369.30
Total Expenditures 3,395.70
Transferred to Revenue 194.30 3,590.00
Treasurer—Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 2,890.00
Expenditures
Bedrosian, Grace, Salary 2,812.58
Sahatjian, Roxy, Salary 77.42 2,890.00
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Treasurer-Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,030.00
Expenditures
Catalanotti, Ina, Salary 238.50
Corbett, Barbara, Salary 35.00
Curtin, Sheila, Salary 35.00
Kerivan, Helen, Salary 50.00
Najarian, Jean L., Salary 1,205.30
Total Expenditures 1,563.80
Transferred to Revenue 1,466.20 3,030.00
Treasurer-Junior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 2,620.00
Expenditures
Bedrosian, Grace, Salary 66.78
Catalanotti, Ina, Salary 286.20
Fitzpatrick, Eleanor, Salary 20.62
Najarian, Jean L., Salary 458.40
Ritchie, Carol, Salary 114.48
Theurer, Blanche, Salary 887.22
Yaoijian, Harvey, Salary 30.00
Total Expenditures 1,863.70
Transferred to Revenue 756.30 2,620.00
Treasurer-Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 4,530.00
Expenditures
Alba Press, office supplies 43.92
A.D.T. Banker's Elec. Prot. Assoc., service 47.50
Block & Co. Inc., sorting rack, supplies 38.88
Burroughs Corporation, service 58.82
Comm. of Mass., supplies 5.91
Eaton Press, printing 27.50
Evans Printing Service, printing 183.63
Ha- pian, Robert C., supplies 100.49
Horne, H. S. Co., office furniture 224.12
Keefe, Mary G., Bond 30.00
Mass. Collectors' & Treasurers' Assoc., dues 4.03
Munroe Calculating Machine Co., ribbon 405.48
Murray, John W. Co. Inc., supplies 70.25
National Cash Register Co., maintenance, machine 541.00
N.E. Adding Machine Co., used adding machine stand 5.00
N.E. States & Municipal Finance Off. Assoc., dues 2.00
Postmaster, stamped envelopes 844.00
Purchasing, supplies 166.76
Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter 1,117.50
Rugg, William W., Inc., Bond 410.50
Todd. Co. Inc., ribbons 58.34
Town Hall Pharmacy, tape 1.80
Townsend Typewriter Co., maintenance 32.25
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U.M. National Bank, safe deposit box 10.00
Watertown Stationers & Printers, office supplies 56.27
Whitney, J. Malcolm, Bond 10.00
Total Expenditures 4,496.02
Transferred to Revenue 33.98 4,530.00
Collectors' Department
Collector's Salary
ArN.,,k.lation for 1957 6,690.00
Expenditures
Kennedy, John J., Salary 6,890.00
Deputy Collector
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Cunniff, F. Madeline, Salary 3,860.00
Deputy Collector
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Callan, Helen, Salary 2,426.34
Dolan, Bessie, Salary 1,433.66 3,860.00
Collector—Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,300.00
Expenditures
Oaddigan, Jeanne, Salary 1,744.10
Callan, Helen, Salary 97328
Thibaut, Ruth F., Salary 330.00
Total Expenditures 3,047.38
Transferred to Revenue 252.62 3,300.00
Collector--senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,300.00
Expenditures
Fiord, Helen, Salary 3,300.00
Collectorss Contingent
Burke, E. J., expenses 150.00
Caddigan, Jeanne, office supplies 1.69
C. C. H. Prod. Co.. master tax guide 6.00
Clary Corporation, adding machine 319.14
Evans Printing Service, Letterheads 198.14
Green's Stationery, Inc., office chairs, -typewriter 351.57
Herald Publishing Co., :publishing 31.50
Hobbs & Warren, Inc., notices 48.61
Kennedy. John J., meeting expenses 129.03
Mass. Gas & IIectric Lt. Supply Co., supplies 1.40
Murray, John W. Co., Inc., adding machine rolls 1421
National Cash Register Co., maintenance service 5424
O'Brion-Russell & Co., Bond 425.02
Postmaster, postage & envelopes 285.60
Purchasing, carbon, supplies 66.40
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Remington Rand, Inc., service 18.40
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 43.00
West Publishing Company, publishing 20.00
Yauman & Erbe Mfg. Co., desk 129.45
Total Expenditures 2,283.40
Transferred to Revenue 1.60 2285.00
Assessors' Department
Assessors' Salaries
Appropriation for 1957 7,800.00
Expenditures
Gildea, James A., Salary 2,600.00
Menton, James, Salary 2,138.71
Stone, Ronald M., Salary 461.29
Whitney, J. Malcolm, Salary 2,600.00 7,800.00
Assessors—Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Kerivan, Helen F., Salary 3,860.00
Assessors—Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,544.00
Expenditures
Corbett, Barbara V. 3,544.00
Assessors--Senior Clerk—Stenographer
Appropriation for 1957 3,300.00
Expenditures
Barrett, Sheila C., Salary 3,300.00
Assessors—Appellate Tax Board
Balance brought forward 3,183.96
Expenditures
Leighton, Joseph C., survey & appraisal 200.00
Balance caxried forward 2,983.96 3,183.96
Assessors' Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 4,000.00
Expenditures
Ass'n. of Mass. Assessors, dues 9.00
Banker & Tradesman, Magazine subscription 24.00
Bowen, Alma G., transfers 252.46
Barrett, Philip, services 10.00
Cormac Photocopy Corp., Stationery 12.28
Poto Beam, Inc., supplies 4.75
Gildea, Robert J., services 10.00
Gildea, James, Jr., posting notices 5.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 79.17
Gildea, James A., use of car 98.00
Horne & Co., H. S., books bound 90.65
Hobbs & Warren, Inc., forms 65.89
Menton, James C., meeting expenses 10.00
Murray, John W. Co. Inc., office supplies 95.58
National Cash Register Co., maintenance service 40.03
Postmaster, envelopes 1,689.00
Purchasing, Adding Machine rolls 14 35
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Remington Rand, servicing 243.50
Smith, Prederic B. Co., supplies 1,141.25
Stone, Ronald M., use of car 24.00
Stoneham Independent Inc., supplies 2.00
Whitney, J. Malcolm, use of car-meetings 46.00
Total Expenditures 3,966.88
Transferred to Revenue 33.12 4,000.00
Finance Committee
Appropriation for 1957 1,200.00
Refunds 15.00 1,215.00
Expenditures
Reid, Daniel, meeting 225.00
Assoc. of Town Finance, dues 25.00
Evans Printing Service, printing & supplies 419.13
Horne & Co., H. S. Supplies 53.16
Norcross, W. W., Jr., statistician 200.00
Postmaster, postage cards 8.00
Purchasing, supplies 7.95
Slamin, George E., phone calls 1.60
Sheehan, John J., statistician 200.00
Walsh, Catherine, reimbursement 1.00
Total Expenditures 1,140.84
Transferred to Revenue 74.16 1,215.00
Legal Services
Salary of Town Counsel
Appropriation for 1957 6,000.00
Expenditures
Plunkett, Robert J., Salary 6,000.00
Legal Services--Contingent
Appropazation for 1957 2,500.00
Transferred Town Meeting 550.00
Refund 5.50 3,055.50
Expenditures
Boston Law Book Co., 1957 Pocket Parts 5.50
City Solicitors & Town Counsel Ass'n., dues 10.0
Costello, Walter F., annual laws 7.00
Eaton Press, Inc., printing 12.00
Gxiffln, Gerald, services 325.00
Healey, Helen, secretary service 300.00
Horne & Co., H. S., supplies 15.40
Johnson Co., Inc., Andrew T., prints 56.00
Lawyers Coop. Pub. Co., books 29.00
Menton, Thomas C., services 429•90
Middlesex County, final decree 4.20
Middlesex Deputy Sheriffs, legal service 20.90
Moore, Mary Elizabeth, secretarial services 460.00
Oates, James M. Jr., services 135.00
Plunkett, Robert J., phone--Auto expenses 535.55
Purchasing Dept., supplies 3.75
Seferian, Edward G., reimbursement 3.90
Slamin, Carole Ann, secretarial service 525.00
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Suffolk Deputy Sheriffs, legal service 17.65
Watertown Stationers & Printers, supplies 18.00
West Publishing Co., books 80.00
Total Expenditures 2,993.75
Transferred to Revenue 61.75 3,055.50
Legal Services—Hagopian
Appropriation for 1957 300.00
Expenditures
Robert C. Hagopian and Richard Hunt,
legal service 300.00
Legal Services—Extra Legal
Appropriation for .1957 2,500.00
Expenditures
Getchell & Son, Addison C., printing 252.50
Menton, Thomas C., services 2,247.50 2,500.00
Town Clerk's Department
Town Cleric's Salary
Appropriation for 1957 6,890.00
Expenditures
Wellman, George B., Salary 6,890.00
Town Cleric—Principal Clerk
Appropriation for .1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Griffin, Mary, salary 3,860.00
Town Clerk--Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.03
Expenditures
Hickey, Eleanor L., salary 3,860.00
Town Clerk—Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 2,984.00
Expenditures
Donahue, Roberta M., Salary 2,984.00
Town Clerk's Contingent
Appropriation for .1957 1,574.00
Expenditures
Beal, H. Wendell, binding 99.50
Boston Distributing Service, Inc.,
distributing warrants 176.33
Costello, Walter F., book 7.00
Dole Publishing Co., publishing 43.00
Eaton Press Inc., printing 148.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 262.60
Graphic Microfilm of N.E., storage 17.20
Herald Publishing Co.. advertising 47.25
Hoffman Seal Stamp & Eng. Co., supplies 6.50
LeFavor, George E., bond 5.00
Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Supply Co., fan 29.22
Mass Town Clerk's Ass'n., dues 7.50
National Institute of Mun. Clerks, service charge 15.00
N.E. Towel Supply Co., towel supply 15.00
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New England Tel & Tel. Co., service 102.48
Postmaster, rental of box 15.00
Purchasing, supplies 78.80
Royal MOBee Corp., typewriter 169.50
Towhill Co., James T., office supplies 83.93
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 43.00
Various Persons. Town Meeting services 18.00
Wellman, George B., expenses at convention—
postage 113.66
Total Expenditures 1,503.47
Transferred to Revenue 70.53 1,574.00
Purchasing Department
Purchasing Agent's Salary
Appropriation for 1957 6,530.00
Expenditures
Oates, William F., Salary 6,530.00
Purchasing-Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,030.00
Expenditures
Ryder, Phyllis A., Salary 2,982.88
Transferred to Revenue 47.12 3,030.00
Purchasing Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 750.00
Expenditures
Consumers' Research Inc., subscription 6.50
Currier, F. W. Co., ozium refills 21.59
Eaton Press, Inc., printing 244.00
Evans Printing Service, envelopes 12.50
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce,
subscription 20.00
N.E. Purchasing Ass'n., dues 40.00
Oates, William F., expenses 33.75
Postmaster, stamps—envelopes 198.80
Purchasing Magazine, subscription 4.00
Purchasing, office supplies 54.74
Standard Duplicating Co., service 39.00
Townsend Typewriter Co., services 10.75
US. News & World Report, subscription 9.50
Watertown Letter Shop, mimeographing 54.30
Total Expenditures 749.43
Transferred to Revenue .57 750.00
Purchasing—Transportation
Appropriation for 1957 250.00
Expenditures
Oates, William F., transportation 250.00
Purchasing—Revolving Fund
Balance brought forward 44421
Recelpts from Various Departments 8,839.51 9,283.82
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Expenditures
Alexander Co., Louis A., safety cans 76.20
Chase Parker Co., supplies 26423
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 457.33
Horne & Co., Inc., H.S. book-binding,
office supplies 3,509.38
Mearn Co. Inc., R. G. shovels 2,035.88
Murray, John W., office supplies 436.31
Northeast Oil Company, anti-freeze 93.55
Shutt, George L., tires & tubes 241.56
Standard Auto Gear Inc., supplies 70.62
Townsend Typewriter Co., ribbons 20.00
Town Hall Pharmacy, paper bags 1.00
Watertown Auto Parts, supplies 388.62
Total expenditures 7,593.68
Balance carried forward 1,690.14 9,283.82
Town Engineer
Appropriation for 1957 6,890.00
Expenditures
Sullivan, James H., Salary 6,890.00
Engineering—Grade 4
Appropriation for .1957 6,000.00
Expenditures
McGann, Martin H., Salary 61Q00,40
Engineering—Grade 3
Appropriation for 1957 5,205.00
Expenditures
McHugh, Joseph P., Salary 5,205.00
Engineering—Grade III, H, I
Appropriation for 1957 19,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 875.00 18,125.00
Expenditures
Barrett, Philip, Salary 3,893.13
Coen, Edward, Salary 181.98
Gildea, Robert, Salary 3,511.09
Kelly, Francis, Salary 2,482.59
Kelly, William, Salary 2,003.79
Kilgarriff, John Anthony, Salary 1,010.08
McCarthy, Joseph P., Salary 3,893.13
Smith, James W., Salary 306.48
Total Expenditures 17,28227
Mwisferred to Revenue 842.73 18,125.00
Engineering—Junior Clerk—Typist
Appropriation for 1957 2,828.00
Expenditures
Lambert, Marion, Salary 661.68
Smith, Ellen, Mary, Salary 2,005.03
Total Expenditures 2,666.71
Transferred to Revenue 161.29 2,828.00
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Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 11800.00
Expenditures
American City Magazine, subscription 4.00
American Public Works, Ass'n., service fee 20.00
Community Appliance Service, repairs 7.50
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 31.20
Dunn's Drug, supplies 6.05
Eaton Press, Inc., printing cards 11.50
Evans Printing Service, envelopes 21.80
Poto Beam, Inc., supplies 39.35
Heinrich Co., Carl, tape repair 66.50
Jenny Mfg. Co., gas 193.84
Johnson Co., Inc., Andrew T., supplies 155.50
Kreem's Camera & Card Shop, camera 29.95
Land Court, plans .40
Linsky & Bros., badge 3A5
Little Co., Chester A. 42.00
Makepeace Inc., B. L., drawing supplies 73.25
Mass. Gas & -Electric Supply Co.. supplies 13.17
Mass. Municdpal Eng. Ass'n., membership 5.00
Mass. Society Prof. Eng., dues 20.00
McGraw Hill Publishing Co., subscription 12.00
Middlesex Registry, plans & postage 17.03
Minnesota Mining Mfg. Co., supplies 1.60
Monroe Calculating Machine Co., maintenance 75.00
Mooney's Card & Gift Shop, supplies 5.15
Mt. Auburn Motors, parts 354.83
Purchasing, supplies 109.81
Registry of Motor Vehicles, registrations 9.00
Sullivan, James H., garage Tent-expenses 137.75
Shutt, George. tares 50.60
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 180.89
Townsend Typewriter Co., maintenance 34.75
Postmaster, stamps 6.00
Ward's Stationers, notebooks 58.50
Watertown Sun, subscription 1.50
Total Expenditures 1,798.87
Transferred to Revenue 1.13 1,800.00
Engineering-New Car
Appropriation for 1957 1,800.00
Expenditures
Mt. Auburn Motors, Inc., new car 1,390.00
Transferred to Revenue 410.00 1,800.00
Election Expense
Appropriation for 1957 10,315.00
Expenditures
Belmont Herald, bids 2.50
Boston Distribwting Service, Inc.,
distributing warrants 176.33
Eaton Press, Inc., printing 2,29127
Evans Printing Service, printing 46923
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 32.70
Horne & Co., H. S., supplies 27.98
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McDonald, Frank J., services 3.00
McGloin, Francis P., services 45.00
Mosler Safe Co., new safe 2,350.00
Monroe Co., supplies 330.87
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 72.69
Pettingill & Pear, rental chairs—tables 130.00
Postmaster, envelopes--cards 100.20
Purchasing, supplies .90
Shaw-Waler Co., guides 18.50
Simplex Time Recardul Co., stamp 164.70
Standard Duplicating Machines, supplies 19.97
Towhill Co. James T., rubber stamps 10.22
Various Persons, caucuses, election-payrolls 3,299.00
White, Peter J., services on ballot boxes 150.00
Zaino, Albert, posting notices 20.00
Total Expenditures 9,715.06
Transferred to Revenue 599.94 10,315.00
Registrar of Voters
Appropriation for 1957 1,400.00
Expenditures
Harting, Herbert C., Salary 350.00
Hickey, Edmund P., Salary 350.00
Ohanian, Cyrus M., Salary 350.00
Wellman, George B. 350.00 1,400.00
Permanent Assistant Reigstrar
Appropriation for 1957 3,570.00
Expenditures
Pascoe, Nancy E., Salary 3,570.00
Listing Board
Appropriation for 1957 1,932.00
Expenditures
Belmont Herald, advertising 10.00
Dole Publishing Co., advertising 8.80
Evans Printing Service, cards 122.84
MacPherson, Dorothea W., typing precincts 201.03
Mooney's Card Shop, supplies 13.55
Postmaster, cards—envelopes 85.20
Power, Eleanor, typing street cards 309.38
Purchasing, supplies 4.45
Spaulding-Moss Co., typing names 859.50
Wellman, George B., clerk 200.00
Total Expenditures 1,814.75
Transferred to Revenue 117.25 1,932.00
Town Hall
Town Hall—Senior Custodian
Appropriation for 1957 3,990.00
Expenditures
Watson, John B., Salary 3,9W.00
Town Hall—Junior Custodian
Appropriation for 1957 3,720.00
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Expenditures
McGloin, Francis P., Salary 3,720.00
Tower Hall—Telephone Operator
Appropriation for 1957 3,300.00
Expenditures
Landry, Katherine 3,204.56
Transferred to Revenue 95.44 3,300.00
Town Hall Relief Operator
Appropfation for 1957 1,115.00
Expenditures
Jennings, Catherine, Salary 850.08
Kavanaugh, Alice, Salary 26.40
Watson, Alice, Salary 56.22
Total Expenditures 932.70
Transferred to Revenue 182.30 1,115.00
Town Hall—Fuel
Appropriation for 1957 1,900.00
Transferred Town Meeting 200.00 2,100.00
Expenditures
Munhall Fuel Company, fuel 2,032.80
Transferred to Revenue 67.20 2,100.00
Town Hall—Light
Appropriation for 1957 2,000.00
Expenditures
Boston Edison Company, service 1,992.66
Transferred to Revenue 7.34 2,000.00
Town Hall—Telephone WA 4-8200
Appropriation for 1957 5,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 175.00 5,175.00
Expenditures
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 5,150.34
Transferred to Revenue 24.66 5,175.00
Town Hall—Maintenance
Appropriation for 1957 3,800.00
Transferred Town Meeting 500.00 4,300.00
Expenditures
Boston Janitor's Supply Co., janitor's supplies 300.14
Boston Gas Company, service 56.15
Brae Burn Nursery, lawn seed--drubs 36AS
The Clapper Co., service mowers 7.00
Clemson Bros. Inc., parts .65
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., lawn mover 22.95
Comm. of Mass. Correctional 1nst., flags 24.36
Currier, F. W., ozium set 1225
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VAndrea, Leo, Iabor 1,265.00
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 88.97
Fuller Company, ammonia 10.70
General Electric Co., Rotors 5.82
Martin Chemical Co., supplies 139.71
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt. Sup. Co., supplies 182.06
Peterson, Co., A. S., service calls 51.80
Petroleum Heat & Power Co., burner service 129.55
Pierce Bros. Oil Service Inc., service 85.00
Purchasing, supplies 59.23
Rochester Germicide Co., supplies 110.50
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., service 463.91
Standard Window Cleaning Co., service 620.00
Stetson 'Co., M. D., supplies 121.63
Town Hall Pharmacy, supplies 18.90
Waltham Paper Products, Inc., supplies 35.14
Watertown Lock & Cycle 'Co., repairs to lock .75
White, Peter J., carpenter work 393.00
Woolworth Co., F. W., ash trays 7.46
Zastrea, Harry, cleaning boilers 50.00
Total Expenditures 4,299.08
Transferred to Revenue .92 4,300.00
Town Hall-Painting
Appropriation for 1957 540.00
Expenditures
Rooney, William J., painting 500.00
Town Hall-Overtime
Appropriation for 1957 500.00
Expenditures
McGloin, Francis P., services 176.32
Various Persons, services 114.88
Watson, John B., services 208.90 500.00
Planning Board
Appropriation for 1957 680.00
Refund 70.00 750.00
Expenditures
Beloungie, Lucille E., clerical services 98.12
Blanchard, Joseph S., expenses & reimbursement 60.00
Caprallos, James, monitoring tape recorder 5.00
Evans (Printing Service, printing 19.50
Hotin, Arthur, service 2.00
Kreem, Philip J., supplies-tape recorders 82.19
Leombruno, Valerie, services 151.88
Mass. Fed of Planning Boards,
dues & copies of (Planning) 41.00
McInnerney, Francis A., expenses-
reimbursement 40.00
Millmore, Frederick C., expenses
-
reimbursement 40.00
Municipal Year Book, book 10.00
Murphy, Margaret, services 2.00
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Panteluk, Peter, supplies 123.50
Serio, Nicholas, services 3.50
Watertown Stationers & Printers, supplies 71.10
Total Expenditures 749.79
Transferred to Revenue .21 750.00
Board of Appeals
Appropxdation for 1957 1,000.00
Expenditures
Carroll, Maurice F., services rendered 105.00
Cohen, Dexter S., services 125.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 30.30
Flaherty, Marie, clerical services 150.00
Massa, Joseph J., services 350.00
Postmaster, postage 74.00
Purchasing, supplies 19.00
Watertown Herald, advertising 5325
Watertown Sun, advertising 74.75
Total Expenditures 981.30
Transferred to Revenue 18.70 1,000.00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY
Police Department—Police Chief
Approprsa,tion for 1957 6,890.00
Expenditures
Igoe, James M., Salary 2,038.68
Igoe, John J., Salary 4,851.32 6,890.00
Police—Captains
ANr...r.,.G tion for 1957 12,000.00
Expenditures
Igoe, John J., Salary 1,775.34
Murray, Ddward A., Salary 6,000.00
Norton, Edmund H., Salary 4,06027
Total Expenditures 11,835.61
Transferred to Revenue 164.39 28,150.00
Police—Lieutenants
Aippropriation for 1957 28,150.00
Expenditures
Connors, Joseph B., Salary 1,794.25
Flaherty, Walter F., Salary 2,730.16
Galligan, Lawrence F., Salary 1,79425
Harrington, Joseph C., Salary 5,630.00
Keefe, Richard H., Salary 1,79425
MacDonald, Herbert A., Salary 5,630.00
McGeever, John F., Salary 5,630.00
Norton, Edmund H. 1,820.11
Total Expenditures 26,823.02
Transferred to Revenue 1,326.98 12,000.00
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Pollee—Sergeants
Appropriation for 1957 25,550.00
Transferred Town Meeting 1,500.00 24,050.00
Expenditures
Chamberlain, James W., Salary 1,651.00
Connors, Joseph H., Salary 3,458.00
Galligan, Lawrence F., Salary 3,458.00
Keefe, Richard H., Salary 3,458.00
Lyons, Stephen F., Salary 5,110.00
McElligott, James C., Salary 5,110.00
Total Expenditures 22,245.00
Transeferred to Revenue 1,805.00 24,050.00
Police—New Sergeants
Appropriation for 1957 9,480.00
Expenditures
E.-an, Francis D., Salary 4,740.00
Sheehan, Joseph H., Salary 4,740.00 9,480.00
Police-Patrolmen
Appropration for 1957 245,895.00
Expenditures
Bartley, Richard T., Salary 4,510.00
Burke, James J., Salary 4,510.00
Burke, Walter J., Salary 4,510.00
Elorden, Andrew A., Salary 4,510.00
Brady, John J., Salary 4,510.00
Brown, Kenneh F., Salary 4,450.54
Carafes, William W., Salary 4,745.00
Carroll, Richard E., Salary 4,510.00
Centola, Benedict J., Salary 4,510.00
Chamberlain, James W., Salary 3,051.97
Cochrane, Joseph X., Salary 4,510.00
Cristello, Salvatore C., Salary 4,502.33
Cullen, Thomas J., Salary 4,510.00
Devlin, James D., Salary 4,510.00
Drxnton, Francis A., Salary 4,423.70
Farrell, George J., Salary 1,668.08
Furdon, Thomas H., Salary 4,510.00
Garafalo, Francis A., Salary 4,510.00
Hanlon, John J., Salary 4,510.00
Hafford, John F., Salary 4,510.00
Higgins, John A., Salary 1,729.86
Igoe, Daniel E., Salary 4,510.00
Jennings, Thomas F., Salary 4,510.00
Keefe, David F. Salary 4,510.00
Kellcnd, Robert G., Salary 4,078.79
Kelley, Joseph, Salary 4,151.29
Kimball, Russell J., Salary 4,510.00
LaMorticelli, Domenic A., Salar y 4,003.40
Long, John P., Salary 4,510.00
Long, Richard W., Salary 1,165.37
Lockwood, James J., Salary 4,510.00
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Maloney, Edward J., Salary 4,510.00
Maloney, William A., Salary 4.510.00
Mankiewicz, V. John, Salary 4,510.00
Martin, William, Salary 4,510.00
McCarthy, Francis J., Salary 4,510.00
McHugh, Francis J., Salary 4,510.00
McHugh, Hubert J., Salary 4,277.18
McKenney, Harry J., Salary 4,510.00
Munger, Walter F., Salary 4,510.00
Munhall, John H., 4,510.00
Murphy, Sylvester P., Salary 4,510.00
O'Grady, William P., Salary 2,577.26
O'Loughlin, Walter J., Salary 1,949.75
Papalia, John F., Salary 4,510.00
Parrella, Americo F., Salary 4,227.31
Pouliot, Wilfred J., Salary 4,510.00
Reilly, James M., Salary 4,510.00
Savage, Stewart E., Salary 4,510.00
Serio, Nicholas A., Salary 4,389.96
Shea, William J., Salary 4,510.00
Skuse, Donald A., Salary 4,510.00
Todd, Donald R., Salary 4,610.00
Viera, Joseph, Salary 4,510.00
Walsh, John A., Salary 4,510.00
Williams, Alfred, Salary 4,115.70
Williams, George J., Salary 4,104.96
York, John J., Salary 4,510.00
Total Expenditures 244,012.45
Transferred to Revenue 1,882.55 245,895.00
Police--Clerk-Stenographer
Appropriation for 1957 E 4,510.00
xpenditures
Roche, Robert E., Salary 4,510.00
Police—Wagonman--Clerk
Appropalation for 1957 4,510.00
Expenditures
Sheridan, Thomas F., Salary 4,510.00
Police--Ambulance Driver M E. Repairman
Appropriation for 1957 4,143.00
Expenditures
Maguire, Joseph. E., Salary 4,142.93
Transferred to Revenue .07 4,143.00
Polic"unior Custodian
A,r,,.k.Ution for 1957 3,720.00
Expenditures
DIcomer, Harold J., Salary , 3,720.00
Police—Matron
AppropriaiMon four 1957 800.00
Expenditures '
Mosman, Eleanor, services 800.00
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Police—Junior Clerk Typist (2)
A„,kj4 u j.a Gation for 1957 5,704.00
Expenditures
Bergman, Eleanor R., Salary 2,813.06
MCDonxaell, Julia A., Salary 2,890.00
Total Expenditures 5,703.06
Transferred to Revenue .94 5,704.00
Police--.Special Police
Apprapanation for 1957 10,000 40
Expenditures
Arria, Santo P., 410.38
Coutts, William G., Salary 2,30129
Doggett, Earl F., 377.15
F'lecca, Anthony E., Salary 2,204.54
Long,Richard W., Salary 591.55
-Mosca, Anthony C., Salary 256.81
O'Grady, William P., Salary 169.75
Reardon, John J., Salary 251.13
Ryan, James E., Salary 1,249.55
Terrazzalno, George A., Salary 546.89
Tocci, Leo J., Salary 1,640.91
Total Expenditures 9,999.95
Transferred to Revenue .05 10,000.00
Police—School Traffic Supervisors
Appropriation for 1957 10,450.00
Expenditures
Bloomer, Harold J., Salary 912.00
Brown, Joseph J., Salary 950.00
Hayes, Cornelius D., Salary 836.00
Kennedy, Dennis, Salary 950.00
Linehan, John, Salary 950.00
McElhfhey, Eldon E., Salary 950.00
Nally, Patrick J., Salary 921.50
O'Connor, William J., Salary 950.00
Parsons, William, Salary 950.00
Reardon, William, Salary 903.50
Zaino, Albert, Salary 935.75
Total Expenditures -10,208.75
Transferred to Revenue 241.26 10,450.00
Police--Holiday Pay
Apppropatation for 1957 91800.00
Expenditures
Bartley, Richard T., Salary 123.58
Borden, Andrew A., Salary 74.16
Brady, John J., Salary 111.23
Hurke, James J., Salary 98.88
Burke, Walter J., Salary 111.23
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Brown, Kenneth F., Salary 111.23
Carnes, William W., Salary 130.00
Carroll, Richard E., Salary 98.87
Centola, Benedict J., Salary 111.22
Cochrane, Joseph X., Salary 111.23
Chamberlain, James W., Salary 116.15
Connors, Joseph D., Salary 144.83
Cristello, Salvatore C., Salary 123.20
Cullen, Thomas J., Salary 12.36
Devlin, James D., Salary 123.58
Dunton, Frahcis A., Salary 10929
Egan, Francis D., Salary 104.51
Farrell, George J., Salary 24,71
Flaherty, Walter P., Salary 30.84
Furdan, Thomas H., Salary 98.87
Galligan, Lawrence F., Salary 144.83
Garafalo, Francis A., Salary 111,23
°Hafford, John F., Salary 123.58
Hanlon, John J., Salary 111.22
HarOngton, Joseph C., Salary 123.36
Igoe, Daniel E., Salary 123.58
Igoe, James M., Salary 37.75
Igoe, John J., Salary 165.03
Jennings, Thomas F. 86.51
Keefe, David F., Salary 98.86
Keefe, Richard H., Salary 85.21
Kelland, Robert G., Salary 78.44
Kelly, Joseph P., Salary 113,97
Kimball, Russell J., Salary 111.22
LaMorticelli, Domenic, Salary 86.52
Lockwood, James J., Salary 86.51
Long, John P., Salary 111.23
Long, Richard W., Salary 33.63
Lyons, Stephen F., Salary 98.00
MacDonald, Herbert A., Salary 138.78
Maloney, Edward J., Salary 86.52
Maloney, William A., Salary 111.22
Manklewicz, V. John, Salary 98.88
Martin, William, Salary 98.87
McCarthy, Francis J., Salary 37.08
McElligott, James C., Salary 140.00
McGeever, Jahn F., Salary 138.78
McHugh, Francis J., Salary 111.22
McHugh, Hubert, Salary 117.80
McKenney, Harry J., Salary 123.58
Munger, Walter T., Salary 11122
Munhall, John H., Salary
Murphy, Sylvester P., Salary 98.88
Norton, Edmund H., Salary 82.20
O'Grady, William P., Salary 67.23
O'Loughlin, Walter J., Salary 56.03
Papalia, John F., Salary 123.58
Parrella, Americo F., Salary 103.92
Pouliot, Wilfred J., Salary 98.87
Reilly, James M., Salary 86.50
Savage, Stewart E., Salary 98.86
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Serio, Nicholas A., Salary 108.90
Shea, William J., Salary 111.22
Sheehan, Joseph H. J., Salary 129.85
Skuse, Donald A., Salary 37.08
Todd, Donald R., Salary 111.22
Viera, Joseph, Salary 111.23
Walsh, John A., Salary 123.58
Williams, Alfred E., Salary 78.81
Williams, George J., Salary 91.18
York, John J., Salary 98.88
Total Expenditures 7,156.20
Transferred to Revemue 2,643.80 91800.00
Police-Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 15,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 11500.00
Expenditures
16,500.00
Aberdeen Printing Co., printing 190.00
American Laundry, service 50.89
American Air Conditioner, repairs 13.75
Arlington Tackle Shop, supplies 97.90
Arsenal Machine CO., oxygen 22.40
Atlantic Battery Co., battery adjustment 72.79
Artcraft Man. Co., seat covers 18.00
Boston Edisdjn Co., service 1,021.71
FJoston Gas Co., service 22.50
Boston Janitor's Supply Co., 62.64
Buckley & Scott Co., burner service 10.80
Butler's Pharmacy, spray 1.39
Carnes, William W., dues 23.00
Charles Bank Garage, repairs 3.75
Chase Parker & Co., balances 13.72
Chestnut Welding Co., oxygen 28.00
Clayton's Auto Glass, glass 12.30
Comm. of Mass. Registratidn 8.85
Comm. of Mass. Dept. of Correction 30.00
Connell, W. J., auto repair 141.02
Coolidge Square Service Station, service 893.11
Coombs Motor Co., repairs 1,488.33
Conroy, John J., transmitter installation 60.00
Crawford Motors, service 190.10
DeMambro Radio Supply Co., supplies 143.71
Eastern States Radio League, membership dues 5.00
Eaton Press, envelopes pritnted 178.95
Esquire Motors, Repair Radiator 566.07
Evans Printing Service, printing 18.62
Farrell, George J., reimbursement 3.90
Federal Laboratories, Inc., revolvers 277.83
Firestone Rubber Co., adjustment 11.00
Fletcher Hardware Co., stain 13.43
Fisher Co., Charles H., door keeys 5.00
Fox Drug, prescriptidn 5.00
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Galligan, Lawrence F., reimbursement 9.40
Gamewell Co., register paper 96.90
General Electric Co., capracitor 4.85
General Insulation Co., gaskets
Gorham Fire Equip., Iron claws 55.31
Haumany Instruments Co., supplies 171.28
Hodge Boiler Works, S.H.I. Water treatment 8.00
Horacek Co., Victor J., metal 2.00
Horne & Co., H. S. supplies 242.35
Igoe, John J., meeting expenses 9.00
Igoe, James M., meeting expenses 25.00
International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police, dues 15.00
Industrial Wiper Co., flannel
Institute of Applied Sciemce. finger print ink & roller 5.39
Jones, Allen W., repairs 29.37
]Kirkwood Bros., revolver parts 10.35
LeBaron Inc., R. W. keys 2.50
LeFavor, George E. Insurance 37.40
Linsky & Bros., M. decorations 154.50
Luft, I. A., badges 102.81
Martin Chemical Co., sweeping compound 32.05
Mass. Chiefs of Police Ass1n. dues 5.00
Mass. Div. A.A.A., badges 11.48
Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Sup. Co., supplies 143.56
Mass. Safety Council, registrations-meeting 42.30
McGraw-Edison Co., medical gas 21.85
Metcalfe's, supplies 31.22
Middlesex Fuel Co.. fuel 1,021.99
Milmore, Frederick J., lettering police car 15.00
Morse Body Mfg. Co., repairs 12.85
Nemasket Trans. Co., Bicycle plates 2.20
N. E. Police Photo Assn., dues 3.00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 2,731.22
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 5.29
Northeast Oil Co., oil 230.41
Nugent's Dtner, lunches 57.95
Phillips Bros., service 80.70
Purchasing, supplies 457.45
Radax Recording Studios,
tape recorder - repairs & parts 26.50
Robbins, Stanley R., service 72.17
Robley, G. H., chains installed 4.00
Rochester Germicide Co. germicide 32.50
Shefi°'s lunches 21.36
Shutt, George L., tire & tubes service 205.99
Skuse, Donald A., dues 5.00
Spaulding-Moss Co., supplies 55.97
Standard Auto .Gear Co., supplies 37.34
Standard Wlhdow Cleaning Co., service 150.00
Stetson, M.D. C., supplies 5550
Surburban Grinding Service, service on mower 5.30
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., oil 3,678.38
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 53.75
Waltham Salesbook Co., supplies 148.50
Watertown, Town of, metered water 101.10
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Watertown Book Rebinding - book re-binding .21.50
Zeff Supply Co., Photographic supplies 115.42
Total Expenditures 16,499.12
Transferred to Revenue .88 16,500.00
Police-Teletype
Appropriation for 1957 450.00
Expenditures
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 438.56
Transferred to Revenue 11A4 450.00
Police-Uniforms
Approwdation for 1957 4,900.00
Expenditures
Basch Cap Co., cap 4.25
Eastern Coat Mfg. Co., uniforms 337.44
Haxris,Charles A.. shirts - ties 698A7
Harry's Cleansing Shop, repairs-uniforms 93.50
Kccandazian, M.S., overcoats 207.80
Leavitt Shirt Co., shirts 22.50
Linsky & Bros., M.. uniforms 3,364.69
Morse's University Shop, uniform 53.50
Otis Bros. Co., shirts-ties 116.85
Total Expenditurs 4,899.00
Transferred to Revenue 1.00 4,900.00
Police-Transportation-Photographer
Appropr�iat:on for 1957 165.00
Expenditures
Carnes, William W. 165.00
Police-Medical Expense & Examinations
Approprdation for 1957 1.000.00
Expenditures
Abbott, Alden O., D.D., services 20.00
Appel, Charles F., MD., services 50.00
Butler's Pharmacy. supplies 2.50
Callahan, Edmund J., MAD., services 20.00
Donovain, William F., M.D., services 17.00
Kattwinkel, Egon E., MAD., services 20.00
Keene, Walter N.. M.D., services 25,00
Kevorkian, J. J., M.D. services 40.00
Leahy Clinic, services 33.00
Mt. Auburn Hospital, x-rays 28.00
O'Hara, Edward T., M.D., services 20.00
Picceri, Saverio. M.D., services 18.00
Streim, Benjamin, M.D., services 12.00
Stewart Savage, reimbursement 55.00
Touzjian, Y. T., MD., services 20.00
York, Robert S., M.D., services 20.00
Total Expenditures 400.50
Tratnsferred to Revenue 599.50 11000.00
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Police—New Automobiles
Aj;...,r,.:.ation for 1957 4,700.00
Expenditures
Connell Co., W.J., install new siren 309.49
Conroy, John, service 100.00
Crawford St., Garage, dodge wagon 4,040.95
General Electric Co., supplies 227.90
Milmore, Frederick J., lettering 18.00
Total Expenditures 4,696.34
Tansferred to Revenue 3.66 4,700.00
Police—New Duplicator Machine
Approprdstion for 1957 365.00
Expenditures
Standard Duplicator Machine Co., new machin 365.00
Police—Insp. Division & Services & Expenses
Appraprdetion for 1957 11000.00
Expenditures
Farrell, George J., Salary 74.66
Jennings, Thomas F., Salary 106.03
Keefe, Richard H., Salary 200.00
McCarthy, Francis A., Salary 200.00
Skuse, Donald A., Salary 200.00
Walsh, John A.. Salary 200.00
Total Expenditures 980.69
Transferred to Revenue 1931 1,000.00
Police—Radio—Maintenance
Ar,r,„,."tion for 1957 200.00
Expenditures
Lord, J. Lawrenie, radio maintenance 200.00
Police—Repairs—Station
A, . ,,.G tion for 1957 1,500.00
Expenditures
Graig & Sons, William, services 615.00
Grainger Inc.. W.W., services 18.48
Mass. Gas & Elight Co., fixtures 405.90 ' .
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 22.58
Robbins, Stanly R., & Co., labor-repair boiler 53.48
Waneoek & Co., Peter. repairs — floor 384.56 1,500.00
Police--New Photo Enlarger
A,,,r.„t,Astdon for 1957 325.00
Expenditures
Crimson Camera Exchange, photo enlarger 308.81
Transferred to revenue 16.19 325.00
Fire Department—Fire Chief
Appropadation for 1957 61890.00
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Expenditures
McElroy, William C., Salary 6.890.00
Fire—Deputy Chiefs (3)
Approprdation for 1957 18,000.00
Expenditures
Devaney, John J., Salary 6,000.00
Gilfoil, George R., Salary 6,000.00
Kimball, J. Allan, Salary 6,000.00 181000.00
Fire--Captains
Appropriation for 1957 16,890.00
Expenditures
Conlon, Thomas C., Salary 5,630.00
Costello, Jerome L.. Salary 5,630
Murphy, Raymond A., Salary 5,630.00 16,890.00
Fire—Lieutenants
Appropriation for 1957 30,660.00
Expenditures
Dythewood, Daniel H., Jr., Salary 4,535.87
Connors, Joseph P., Salary 1,568.00
Devaney, James F., Salary 2,122.25
Joyce, Thomas F., Salary 5,110.00
Kelley, Edward F., Salary 5,110.00
Robbins, Benjamin F., Jr., Salary 5,110.00
Starr, Walter C., Salary 5,110.00
Total Expenditures 28,666.12
Transferred to Revenue 1,993.88 30,660.00
Fire—Mechanician
Appropita,tion for 1957 51110.00
Expenditures
Higgins, Edmunrl P., Salary 5,110.00
Fire—Permanent Men
Appropriation for 1957 332,685.00
Transferred Town Meeting 2,200.00 330,485.00
Expenditures
Baxnes, Joseph P., Salary 4,510.00
Barry, William J., Salary 4,510.00
Dorgess, Arthur F., Salary 4,510.00
Callan, Francis J., Salary 4,510.00
Callan, John E., Salary 4,510.00
Camposano, Paul A.. Salary 4,510.00
Carney, Edward J., Salary 4,510.00
Carney, Maurice R., Salary 4,510.00
Chvrette, Gerard A., Salary 3,283.21
Clark, William J., Salary 383.04
Danforth, James R., Salary 4,145.62
DelRose, Concenzio J., Salary 2,812.58
Devaney, James F., Salary 1.403.64
Donnelly, Bernard P., Salary 4,510.00
Eaton, Edward G., Salary 4,510.00
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Ferolito, Rosario J., Salary 4,510.00
Finnegan, James F., Salary 4,510.00
Fournier, Philip D., Salary 4,750.00
Fratto, Frank J., Salary 4,510.00
Gacioch, Stanley B., Salary 4.510.00
Gartland, Joseph E., Salary 4,510.00
Glidden, William G., Salary 4,510.00
Hopkins, John W., Jr., Salary 4,510.00
Ingham, George D., Salary 4,510.00
Kazanjian, Louis, Salary 4,510.00
Kelly, George, Salary 4,510.00
Kelly, Joseph P., Salary 4,510.00
Kirwan, FrP.mcis M., Salary 4,510.00
Laughrea, Giles A., Salary 4,750.00
LeBlanc, Robert A., Salary 4,510.00
Lord, J. Lawrence, Salary 4,510.00
Maloney, James J., Salary 4,510.00
Maloney, John J., Salary 4,510.00
Maloney, Thomas, F., Salary 4,510.00
Mannix, Albert J., Salary 3,657.42
Marchant, Raymond R., Salary 4,510.00
McCaffrey, David A., Salary 506.59
McCarthy, Joseph F., Salary 4,510.00
McCarthy, William G., Salary 4,510.00
McCurley, Thomas D., Salary 4,510.00
McManus, Frank J., 4,510.00
Mee, Gerald S., Salary 1,557.56
Melanson, Ernest J., Salary 4,510.00
Messina, John J., Salary 4,510.00
Merullo, Eugene J., Salary 2,958.25
Milmore, Frederick, Salary 4,510.00
Milmore, John M., Salary 4,510.00
Milmore, Stephen M., Salary 4,510.00
Monahan, Robert F., Salary 4,510.00
Morgan, Ernest W., Salary 4,510.00
Morrill, Charles J., Salary 4,425.61
Morrison, Donald A., Salary 4,362.71
Mosca, Eugene F., Salary 4,510.00
Mulvahill, Thomas H., Salary 4,510.00
Murphy, James T., Salary 4,510.00
Murphy, Lucius P., Salary 4,510.00
Murphy, Raymond A., Jr., Salary 4,510.00
Nielsen, Bernard J., Salary 4,510.00
Nixon, Samuel B., Salary 4,510.00
O'Reilly, John M., Salary 976.14
O'Reilly, Robert C., Salary 4,510.00
Paxrella, Alfred J., Salary 4,510.00
Porier, Robert A., Salary 4,510.00
Powers, Richard J., Salary 4,510.00
Quinn, Leo J., Salary 4,510.00
Quirk, John P., Salary 4,510.00
Robertson, Martin T., Jr., Salary 4,510.00
Russo, Angelo D., Salary 4,510.00
Santoro, Joseph A., Salary 4,510.00
Sheehan, Maurice J., Salary 4,510.00
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Sullivan, Daniel E., Salary 4,510.00
Sullivan, John P., Salary 4,510.00
Tatten, John R., Salary 1,865.78
Vahey, John T., Salary 4,510.00
Walton, Charles A., Salary 4,510.00
Whittemore, Carroll C., Salary 4,510.00
Wiltshire, John F., Salary 4,510.00
Total Expenditures 330,132.56
Transferred to Revenue 352.44 330,485.00
Fire-Radio Repairman
Appropriation for 1957 200.00
Expenditures
Lord, J. Lawrence, Salary 200.00
Fire-Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 15,500.00
Transferred Town Meeting 2,200.00
Transferred from Reserve F and 555.01 18,255.01
Expenditures
American La-France Corp., supplies 1,774.11
American Laundry, Inc., service 611.96
Andren. J. A., supplies 29.00
Arcand Inc., repairs 11.40
A & J Auto Ignition Co., repairs-lights 245.75
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 150.51
Atlas Paint & Supply Co., supplies 9.50
Bert's Auto Radiator Service Co., radiator 165.00
Black & Decker Mfg. Co., chuck 11.65
Boston Edison Co., service 1,586.97
Boston Gas Co., service 48.99
Casey & Dupuis Equipment Co., weld brace 22.50
Ce-Lett Flaking Co., bread 15.40
Charles 'Pontiac Corp., muffler 12.40
Chestnut Welding & Iron Co., oxygen 8.50
Comm. of Mass., brooms--supplies 33.77
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 55.28
Coombs Motor Co., repairs 152.28
Consumer Reports, reports 8.50
Dan's Auto Service, repairs 23.00
Doherty, Paul J.. supplies 16.00
Dibby's Amoco Service, gas 1.60
Division of the Blind, supplies 39.75
Doricon Distributors', supplies 30.67
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 26.20
Duro Test Corp., supplies 111.74
Eastman, Samuel Co.. repairs 38.28
Eaton Press Inc., printing cards 110.45
Edison, Thomas A., medical gas 6.00
Electrical Appliance Resale Co., repairs 25.25
Ellington Electric Co., handles 929
Ellis Inc., auto parts 6.52
Equipment Rental Co., sander 3.28
Feldman Motors, parts 10.00
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Fire Apparatus Maintenance Assn., dues 12.00
Fire Chiefs Club of Mass., membership 5.00
Fire Engineering, subscription 21.00
Fire EquipmEInt Inc., recharging 49.25
Fishtine & Son, overcoats - cap 202.50
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 44.15
Fullwell Motor Products, screw & nuts 34.09
G. & S. 'Paper Ci., Inc., supplies 13.36
G. B. C. Sales & Service Inc., units 6.90
Hamlin Motor Sales, Inc., labor and parts 23.20
Harris, Charles, shirts 14.60
Hartford, W.W.. membership 3.00
Hood Rubber Co., overshoes - boots 47.56
Hope Rubber Co., Inc., hose 3.91
Horne & Co., H. S., envelopes 46.16
31nternational Assoc. of Fire Chiefs. dues 14.00
Laughrea, Giles A., postage & expenses 8.68
Lauricella, A., supplies 9.60
Letzelter Bros., brake lining 83.30
Lyman Co., John R.. cleaning cloths 183.18
MaoLeod & Moynihan, lumber 0.77
Mahoney, William P., used sirens 45.00
Mallon Chemical Corp., chemicals 57.60
Martian Chemical Co., wax 40.41
Martin. E. W., wax 11.71
Mass. Correctional Institution, sheets & cases 170.00
Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Supply Co., supplies 173.25
Maxim Motor Co., repairs - supplies 1,799.08
McCarthy Co., J. A., portalite-hand lights, supplies 888.98
McGraw-Edison Co.. medical gas 72.00
Metcalfe & Co., supplies 182.04
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 3,342.84
Midwestern Safety Mfg. Co., fire coats 110.48
Miller & Seddon Co., Inc., labor 14.75
Milmore, Frederick J., lettering-design 60.00
Mooney Card & Gift Shop, record books 46.25
Mt. Auburn Motors, Inc., repairs 6.00
National Fire Protection Assn., dues 15.00
National Safety Council. manual 2.30
New England Ass'n, of Fire Chiefs, dues 92.66
New Ebgland Decorating Co., draping 50.00
N. E. Engine & Parts Co., Inc., tank 5.54
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 987.16
Newton Awning Co., covers repaired 9.00
Newton Shade & Screen Co., blind installed-repaired 99.80
Newton Supply Co., supplies 222.97
Nielsen, Dernard J., Christmas crib supplies 35.50
Northeast Oil Co., oil 158.27
Orchard Amoco Service, gas 4.95
Overhead Door Co. Inc., repairs 217.45
Ozzie's Automotive Service, supplies 10.80
Perkins, H. A., oil & labor charge 9.90
Pilgrim Engineering Co.. batteries 110.48
Purchasing, supplies 130.36
Resuscitator Service Co., E. & J., supplies 32.75
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Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., plumbing 29.31
Royal Furniture Co. Inc., pillows 5.50
Russo & Sons, Anc., A., 70.50
Segal, M., dictionary 13.95
Sneiverson Bros. Inc., straps-buckles 18.00
Shepherderaft, fire marshal plon unit 50.00
Shutt, George L., tire & tube service 57.00
Smyly Auto Service, repairs 116.17
Standard Auto Gear Co., parts 387.59
Stetson Co. M.D., supplies 30.85
Swift & Co., supplies 56.30
Sulpho-Napthol Co.. supplies 49.61
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 1,505.97
Tocci Amoco Service, gas 3.20
Townsend Typewriter Co., repairs 42.25
Wanacek & Co. Paine., Peter, intalling linotile 130.00
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 28.88
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., suppleis 22.42
Watertown, Town of, metered water 115.65
Watertown Sun, advertising bid 37.00
Wiltshire, John F., parts 18.10
Your Corner Atlalhtic Station, service 3.75 18,255.01
Fire-Medical Expense & Examinations
Appropriation for 1957 1.000.00
Expenditures
Appel, Charles F., M.D., services 25.00
Bailey, George G., M.D., services 30.00
Buskirk, James H.. M.D., services 15.00
Campbell, Donald I., M.D., services 40.00
Canzanelli, P., M.D., services 102.00
Donovan, Francis J., M.D., services 15.00
Fox Drug Store, supplies 16.00
Gorman, Eugene F., M.D., services 108.00
Hanflig, Samuel S., M.D., services 15.00
McGinn, Sylvester, services 25.00
Mt. Aubunn Hospital. x-ray-service 91.00
Peretsman, Jacob, services 55.00
Pesce, Guy., M.D., services 9.00
" Piccolo's Pharmacy, Inc., supplies 1.65
Pomeroy Company, back belt 13.50
Ritvo. Max, M.D., services 15.00
Rosemark. J. K., M.D., services 153.00
Souliotis, Paul T., M.D., services 20.00
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, service 5.00
Touzjian, Y. T., M.D., servicse 20.00
White, C. W.. back support 12.00
Waring's Pharmacy, supplies 3.25
York, Robert S., services 75.00
Tttal Expenditures 864.40
Transferred to Revenue 135.60 1.000.00
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Fire—Uniforms
App2+ap2dartion for 1957 3,500.00
Expenditures
Fishtine & Son, K., uniforms 1,610.30
Harris, Charles A., shirts 682.80
Hood Rubber Co., boots 161.46
Linsky & Bros, Inc., uniforms 783.25
McCarthy Co.. Justin A., helments 33.09
Midwestern Safety Mfg. Co., pants—coat 191.00
Otis Brothers Co., shirts 37.90
Total Expenditures 3,499.81
Transferred to Revenue .19 3,500.00
Fire—Repairs to Station
Arr;.,,I,.Gation for 1957 250•00
Expenditures
Wanecek & Co., Peter, repairs 250•00
Fire—Room Equipment Appropsda�tion for 1957 250•00
Expenditures
Mass. Correction Institution, chairs 145.00
Rose-Derry Co.. mattress 99.00
Total Expenditures 244.00
Transferred to Revenue 6.00 250.00
Fire Hydrants--Bemis Dump
Transferred Town Meeting 2,000.00
Charles Contracting Co. Inc.,
installing hydrants 1,077.00
Hilco Supply, Inc., hydrants 78620
Total Expenditures 1,863.20
Balance carried forward 136.80 2,000.00
Fire—New Hose
Appropriation for 1957 2,000.00
Expenditures
McCarthy Co., Justin A., new hose 1,99325
Transferred to Revenue 6.75 2,000.00
Fire—New Tires
Approp2da tion for 1957 400.00
Expenditures
Shutt, Inc., George L., tires 394.86
Transferred to Revenue 5.14 400.00
Fire—Holiday Pay
Approp2ziartion for 1957 10,000.00
Expenditures
Barnes, Joseph F., Salary 98.88
Barry, William J., Salary 111.24
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Burgess, Arthur F., Salary 86.52
Burgess, Arthur J., Salary 111.24
Bythewood, Daniel H., Jr., Salary 28.00
Callan, Francis J., Salary 11124
Callan, John E., Salary 98.88
Camposano, Paul A., Salary 86.52
Carney, Edward J., Salary 111.24
Carney, Maurice R., Salary 98.88
Chevrette, Gerard A., Salary 78.47
Conlon, Thomas C., Salary 138.78
Connors, Joseph P., Salary 28.00
Costello, Jerome L., Salary 138.78
Danforth, James R., Salary 91.20
DelRose, Concenzio, Salary 67.26
Devaney, James F., Salary 79.08
Devaney, John J., Salary 131.52
Donnelly, Bernard P., Salary 11124
lEaton, Edward G., Salary 98.88
Ferolito, Rosario, J., Salary 111.24
Finnegan, James F., Salary 111.24
Fournier, Philip D., .Salary 117.09
F'ratto, Frank J., Salary 111.24
Gacioch, Stanley B., Salary 98.83
Gartland, Joseph E., Salary 98.88
Gildea, John R., Salary 102.79
Gilfoil, George R., Salary 147.96
Glidden, William J., Salary 111.24
Higgins, Edmund P., Salary 126.00
Hopkins, John W., Jr., Salary 111.24
Ingham, George D.. Salary 98.88
Joyce, Thomas F., Salary 126.00
Kazanjian, Louis, Salary 98.88
Kelley, Edward F., Salary 126.00
Belly, George, Salary 111.24
Kelly, Joseph P., Salary 98.88
Kimball, J. Allan, .salary 115.08
Kirwan, Francis M., Salary 111.24
Laughrea, Giles A., Salary 117.09
LeBlanc, Robert A., Salary 1111.24
Lord, J. Lawrence, Salary 111.24
Maloney, James J., Salary 98.88
Maloney, John J., Salary 11124
Maloney, Thomas F., Salary 111.24
Mannix, Albert J., Salary 61.80
Marohant, Raymond R., Salary 111.24
McCaffrey, David A., Salary 24.72
McCarthy, Joseph F., Salary 11124
McCarthy, William G., Salary 11124
McCurley, Thomas D., Salary 11.124
McElroy, William C., Salary 169.83
McManus, Frank J., Salary 98.88
Mee, Gerald S., Salary 44.84
Melanson, Ernest J., Salary 111.24
Merullo, Eugene J., Salary 78.47
Messina, John J., Salary 98.88
Milmore, Frederick J., Salary 111.24
Milmore, John M., Salary 11124
Milmore, Stephen M., Salary 111.24
Monahan, Robert F., Salary 111.24
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Morgan, Ernest W., Salary 111.24
Morrill, Charles J., Salary 10929
Morrison, Donald A., Salary 107.35
Mosca., Eugene T., Salary 11124
Mulvahill, Thomas B., Salary 111.24
Murphy, James T., Salary 111.24
Murphy, Lucius P., Salary 11124
Murphy, Raymond A., Salary 138.78
Murphy, Raymond A., Jr., Salary 111.24
Nielsen, Bernard J., Salary 111.24
Nixon, Samuel B., Salary 98.88
O'Reilly, Robert C., Salary 11124
Parrella, Alfred J., Salary 111.24
Poirier. Robert A., Salary 111.24
Powers, Richard J.. Salary 98.88
Quinn, Leo J., Salary 111.24
Quirk, John P., Salary 98.88
Robbins, Benjamin F., Salary 112.00
Robertson, Martin T., Salary 11124
Russo, Angelo D., Salary 111.24
Santoro, Joseph A., Salary 11124
Sheehan, Maurice J., Salary 98.88
Starr, Walter C., Salary 126.00
Sullivan, Daniel E., Salary 111.24
Sullivan, John P., Salary 111.24
Vahey, John T., Salary 11124
Walton, Charles A., Salary 98.88
Whittemore, Carroll C., Salary 98.88
Wiltshire, John F., Salary 11124
Total Expenditures 9,468.38
Transferred to Revenue 531.62 10,000.00
Inspector of Buildings Department
Building Inspector
Appropolation for 1957 6,000.00
Expenditures
White, Maurice F., 6,000.00
Building-Principal Clerk
Approprdation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Flaherty, Marie, Salary 3,860.00
Inspector of Buildings-Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 300.00
Expenditures
Barnes & Noble, Inc., books 520
Currier Co., ozium refills 8•00
Evans Printing Service, printing 31.11
Gatchell Glass Co., Inc., glass 17.28
Horne, H. S., supplies 16.11
Litchman Co., Sidney, luggage 14.81
Mass Elevators Inspector's Assn-, dues 8.30
Mass. Gass & Elect. Lt. Supply Co. .65
National Fire Protection Ass'n., dues 1.50
NE. Bldg. Official Conference, dues 2.00
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Postmaster, postage 33.80
Purchasing, supplies 59.61
Watertown Sun, subscription 1.50
White, Maurice F., meeting-expenses 13.30
White, Peter J., inspections 60.00
Zoning Bulletin, subscription 10.00
Total Expenditures 283.23
Transferred to Revenue 16.77 300.00
Inspector of Buildings-Transportation
Appropriation for 1957 360.00
Expenditures
White, Maurice F. 360.00
Inspector of Buildings-New Typewriter
Appropriation for 1957 200.00
Expenditures
Royal McBee Corp., new typewriter 167.50
Transferred to 'Revenue 32.50 200.00
Weights & Measures Department
Sealer of Weights & Measures
Approprriation for 1957 3,965.00
Expenditures
Henderson, Charles A., Salary 3,951.80
Transferred to Revenue 13.20 3,965.OU
Weights & Measures Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 550.00
Transferred Reserve Fund 85.00 635.00
Expenditures
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 15.24
Coombs Motor Co., repairs to car 58.30
Corwin, Allen W., seal case 6.16
Davis-Clark Insurance Agency, insurance 80.90
Doherty, Paul J., gas 83.08
Evans Printing Service, printing 7.35
G & S Paper Co. Inc., supplies 7.75
Henderson, Charles A., reimbursement 52.03
Hobbs & Warren, Inc., supplies 58.17
Nonantum Lumber Co., plywood 10.04
Perkins, H. A., oil & gas 18.55
Purchasing Dept., supplies 39.00
Scale Journal, subscription 3.00
Scott, Ernest D., insurance 12.16
Shutt, George L., tires 49.08
Your Corner Atlantic Station, gas 133.78
Total Expenditures 634.59
Transferred to Revenue .41 635.00
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Tree Warden Department
Tree Warden
Appropariation for 1957 4,170.00
Expenditures
Morley, Thomas P., Salary 4,170.00
Tree Warden—Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 1,930.00
Expenditures
Madden, Grace, Salary 1,930.00
Tree Warden Foreman
Appropriation for 1957 4,680.00
Expenditures
O'Connor, John T., Salary 4,680.00
Tree Department—Labor—Maintenance
Approprriation for 1957 31,404.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay-rolls 30,455.46
Transferred to Revenue 948.54 31,404.00
Tree—Extra Labor
AppralmIation for 1957 1,680.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay-rolls 1,680.00
Tree—Overtime Labor
Appropriation for 1957 800.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay-rolls 800.00
Tree-Tree Warden—Transportation
Appropration for 1957 300.00
Expenditures
Morley, Thomas P., expenses 300.00
Tree--Office
Appropariation for 1957 300.00
Expenditures
Comm. of Mass., registration of trucks 9.00
Carnes, William W., photography service 5.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 67.13
Middlesex Tree Wardens Ass'n., dues 5.00
Morley, Thomas P., meeting—incidentals 114.99
National Shade Tree Conference, dues 10.00
Postmaster, postage 15.00
Purchasing, supplies 58.71
Townsend Typewriter, service 10.75
Total Expenditures 295.58
Transferred to Revenue 4.42 8Q0.00
Tree—Material & Expense
Appropriation for 1957 5,240.00
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sa.cnjipuadxg
Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Co.,
overhaul blower 2,747.36
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 25.00
Atlas Paint & Supply Co., paint 3.50
Chase-Parker & Co., Inc., truck wedges 26.11
Coolidge Industrial Prod., gauntlets 14.85
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 54.96
Frost Co., parts 36.80
Files Equipment Co., stands 51.00
Hartney Spray & Farm Equipment Co., chemicals 911.40
Homelite Corp., chain 40.82
Hope Rubber Co., Inc., hose & couplings 112.96
Johnson's Saw Service, saw service 6.25
Mearn Co. Inc., Co., saws 290.37
Mt. Auburn Amoco Service, gas 3.30
Northeast Oil Co., oil 48.11
Purchasing, supplies 57.50
R & M Heating Co., duct work 84.00
Standard Auto Gear Co., Inc., cable 44.55
Stantial McCulloch Co., Inc., chain-files 38.72
Tide Water Ass'n. Oil Co., gas 627.96
Titus, L. C., service 12.50
Total Expenditures 5,238.02
Transferred to Revenue 1.93 5,240.00
Tree-Repairs & Tires
Appropriation for 1957 1,000.00
Refund 12.24 1,012.24
Expenditures
Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Co., supplies 85.41
Clayton's Auto Glass, glass 60.84
Coombs Motor Co., repairs 393.79
Frost Insecticide Co., parts 69.01
Heil Equipment Co., parts 21.10
Homelite Corp., supplies 49.82
Quirk, Edward S., Co., tires & tubes-service 148.91
Shutt Inc., George L., tire & tube-service 102.89
Stantial McCulloch Co., Inc., repair of chainsaw 68.08
Total Expenditures 999.85
Transferred to Revenue 12.39 1,012.24
Tree-New Trees
Appropriation for 1957 2,000.00
Expenditures
Bartlett Tree Expert Co., tree food 21.60
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 6.36
Hartney Spray Corp., tree food 12.00
Lee, Thomas J., loam 28.00
Mason's Flowers Inc., trees 1,593.75
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Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 118.86
Swift, George, truck -hire 200.00
Total Expenditure 1,980Z7
Transferred to Revenue 19.43 2,000.00
Tree—Truck Hire
Appropriation for 1957 800.00
Expenditures
Swift, George, truck hire 800.00
Tree—New Fitchburgh Chipper
Appropriation for 1957 3,080.00
Expenditures
Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Co., "
Fitchburg chipper 2,999.78
Transferred to Revenue 22 3,000.00
Tree—Two Man Saw
Appropriation for 1957 460.00
Expenditures
R. G. Mearn Co., Inc., saw 460.00
Wire Department
Wire—Superintendent
Appropriation for 1957 6,530.00
Expenditures
Vahey, Ambrose, P., Salary 6,530.00
Wire—Assistant Superintendent
Appropriation for 1957 5,170.00
Expenditures
Maurer Francis, Salary 5,170.00
Wire—Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 1,930.00
Expenditures
Madden. Grace, Salary 1,930.00
Wire--Extra Clerk Eire
Appropriation for 1957 500.00
Expenditures
Nickerson, Gertrude, Salary 496.08
Transferred to Revenue 3.92 500.00
Wire—Maintenance Labor
Appropriation for 1957 14,130.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay-rolls 14,130.00
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Wire-Fire Alarm Signal Room Operators
Appropriation for 1957 18,040.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay-rolls 18,040.00
Wire-Materials & Expenses
Appropriation for 1957 5,800.00
Expenditures
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 21.96
Belmont Springs Water Co., water 14.90
Boston Edison Co., service 610.26
Boston Janitors Supply Co., supplies 17.59
Boston Ladder & Equipment Co., safety shoes 10.65
Chester Electric Service, supplies 15.00
Chestnut Welding Co., pipe stock & labor 3.55
Clayton's Auto Glass Service, glass 7A3
Condon, John P., concrete 34.23
Coombs Motor Co., service-gasket 31.00
Comm. of Mass. State Exam. of Elec., license 2.00
Comm. of Mass., Reg. of Motor Vehicles-
registrations 9.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 28.83
Crawford St. Garage, repairs 209.60
DeMambro Radio Supply Co., supplies 66.18
Doherty, Paul J., gas 92.72
Evans Printing Service, file cards 10.29
Electime Appliance Service, repairs 4.50
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 40.16
Gamewell Co., repairs 839.65
Graybar Electric Co. Inc., supplies 115.96
Int. Assn, of Elec. Insp., dues 6.00
Johnson's Saw Service, service 2.50
King's Upholstering Co., covers 18.50
Kiley, James A., Co., key locking handle 2.65
LeBaron Inc., R. W., parts 31.15
Mearn Co., R. G., pipe bander 482.65
Makepeace Inc, B. L., scale 3.08
Mass. Gass & Elect. Lt. Supply Co., supplies 912.04
Metropolitan Transit Authority, permission to
erect post 1.00
Municipal Signal & Supply, signal 102.25
National Mre Protection Ass'n., Code books 12.24
NX. Section I.M.S.A., dues 6.00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 109.68
Newton Awning Co., Inc., venetian Blind 9.90
Nonantum Lumber Co., mateidal 82.06
Purchasing, supplies 80.15
Quirk Co., Edward S., supplies 18.49
R. M. Heating Co., duct work 84.00
Registry of Motor Vehicles, licenses 5.00
Shutt Inc., George L., tire service 3.50
Simplex Wire & Cable Co., wire cable 721.53
Standard Auto Gear Co. Inc., plugs 5.43
Stetson Co., M.D., supplies 36.45
Stone Inc., Edwin L., insurance 121.50
Summer St., Garage, service 183.56
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 243.43
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Town Hall Pharmacy, supplies 2.10
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 10.75
Tropical Paint Company, paints 88.38
Vahey, Ambrose P., garage — meetings 109.60
Victor Adding Machine Co., service 22.50
Your Corner Atlantic Station, gas 93.26
Total Expenditures 5,796.79
Transferred to Revenue 321 5,800.00
Wire—New Construction
Appropriation for 1957 2,750.00
Expenditures
Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Supply Co., supplies 317.58
Municipal Signal & Supply Co., supplies 855.00
Papalia, John, labor 14.64
Simplex 'Wire & Cable Co., cable 1,423.30
Total Expenditures 2,610.52
Transferred to Revenue 139.48 2,750.00
Wire—Christmas Lighting
Appropriation for 1957 11000.00
Expenditures
Boston Edison Company. service 602.08
Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Supply Co., lights 397.47
Total Expenditures 999.47
Transferred to Revenue .53 1,000.00
Wire—Holiday Pay
Appropriation for 1957 691.20
Expenditures
Various Persons 501.12
Transferred to Revenue 190.08 691.20
Wire—Water Fountain for Signal Room
Appropriation for 1957 250.00
Expenditures
Chester Electric Service, fountain 248.00
Transferred to Revenue 2.00 250.00
Dog Officer Salary
Aippropitation for 1957 710.00
Expenditures
Conti, Anthony J., Salary 710.00
Dog Officer Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 1,650.00
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Expenditures
Boston Edison Company, servict 26.70
Conti, Anthony J., disposing of dead animals 1,441.00
Dole Publishing Co., advertising 20.00
Fletcher Hardware Co. Inc., supplies 87.98
Yeomans O'Connell Co., locks for dog pound 2.60
Evans Printing Co., printing 29.89
Total Expenditures 1,608.17
Transferred to Revenue 41.83 1,650.00
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Health Department
Appropriation for 1957 5,176.00
Expenditures
Cassavant, Roy N., Salary 5,176.00
Inspector of Plumbing & Sanitation
Appropriation for 1957 6,000.00
Expenditures
Maurer, Edward L., Salary 6,000.00
Health—Inspector
Appropriation for 1957 5,460.00
Expenditures
Murray, Paul P., Salary 5,460.00
Health Physician & School Doctor
Appropriation for 1957 2,375.00
Expenditures
Gorman, Eugene F., Salary 2,375.00
Health—Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Farnham, Alice H., Salary 3,860.00
Health—Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,062.00
Expenditures
Franehina, Cecilia M., Salary 2,667.19
Transferred 394.81 3,062.00
Health—Junior Clerk & Stenographer
Appropriation for 1957 2,675.00
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Expenditures
Carr, Mary A., Salary 51625
Norbury, Ruth, Salary 2,092.93
Total Expenditures 2,609.18
Transferred to Revenue 65,82 2,675.00
Health—Nurses (2)
Arr,.k.,ation for 1957 8,059.00
Expenditures
Concannon, Louise M., Salary 3,928.75
Vahey, Rita, L.,S alary 4,130.00
Total Expenditures 8,058.75
Transferred to Revenue .25 8,059.00
Health—Emergency Hire
ApprWfttion for 1957 1,000.00
Expenditures
Carr, Mary A., Salary 22.68
Manolian, Manuel, Salary 63.00
Owen, Leonard. Salary 420.00
Total Expenditures 505.68
Transferred to Revenue 494..32 1,000.00
Health—Dental Clinic
Appropdation for .1957 22,220.00
Expenditures
Dick, Louise E., Salary 2,620.00
Crimmings Co., J.J., dental supplies 102.50
Eaton Press Inc., printing 26.70
Fantasia, Philip D., Salary 3,205.00
Gorin's, towels 2,11
Little, Janet D., Salary 2,890.00
Reynolds Sons Co., supplies 61.20
Stone & Forsyth Co., tray mats 15.10
Zelermyer, Max D.M.D., Salary 3,205.00
Total Expenditures 12,IV.61
Transferred to Revenue 92.39 12,220.00
Health--Contagions Diseases
Appropriation for 1957 15,000.00
Expenditures
Boston City Hospital, care 180.00
Cassavant, Roy N., registration 6.00
Consolidated Machine Corp.. autoclave 701.47
Corbett Raxall Drug, supplies 21.00
Delaney Linen Service, service 17.80
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Dole Publishing Co., advertising 146.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 70.50
Eaton Press, Inc., postage cards 89.75
Evans Printing Service, printing 12.25
Gas Equipment Co., gas range 282.39
Gorin Stores, Inc., towels 12.03
Hammett Co., J.L.. bulletin boards 47.50
Henderson, David, installing stove 243.31
Josephine Foley Uniform Shop, aprons 25.35
Longwood Hospital, care 791.50
MacGregor Instrument Co., needles 102.50
Mahady Co., E.F., supplies 196.50
Mass. Gas & Elec. Sup. Co., supplies 13,37
Mass. General Hospital, care 696.00
Mass. Memorial Hospitals, care 593.35
Middlesex County San.. care 2,766.00
Middlesex Health Ass'n., x-rays 352.48
Miola, Joseph, service 27.00
Merck, Sharp & Dohme, flu vaccine 201.34
Murphy. John J., services 27.00
Murphy, John J., Jr., services 446.92
Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 145.00
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, care 348.00
North Reading State Sanatorium. care 1,732.00
Piccolo's Pharmacy, supplies 205.35
Service Industries, supplies 13.58
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, care 1,006.45
Town Hall Pharmacy, flu vaccine 12.00
Waltham Hospital, care 336.00
Watertown Herald, advertising 200.00
Watertown Sun, advertising 96.00
Wyeth Laboratories, polio vaccine 323.19
Total Expenditures 12,486.88
Transferred to Revenue 2,513.12 15,000.00
Health-Contingent
Appropifttion for 1957 3,200•00
Expenditures
American Public Health AWn., subscription 10.00
American Society of Sanitary Engineering, dues 30.00
Applied Research Institute, tablets 8.05
Atllantic Battery Co., battery 27.38
Belmont Springs Water Co., distilled water 10.50
Cassavant, Roy N., expenses 16.00
Colligan, Louise M., expenses 3.75
Dole Publishing Co., advertising 5.50
Dunn"s Drug Store, supplies 6.75
Eaton Press. Inc., printing 256.44
Farnham, Alict H., petty cash 82.55
GOrin Stores, Inc., supplies 1.89
Green's Statinary, labels 6.00
Gulf Oil Corp., gas 19.84
Hartney Spray Corp., supplies 153.00
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Heffernan, John E., insurance 406.57
Hobbs & Warren Inc., supplies 9.41
Horne & Co., H.S., supplies 124.90
Jenney Mfg. Co., gas - service 37.95
Keefe, Mary G., garage rent 57.50
Mahady Co., E.F., supplies 5.85
Mass. Agricultural Experiment Sta., inspection 3.50
Mass. Ass'n. of Sanitarian, dues 7.50
Mass. Public health Ass'n.. dues 3.00
Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Supply Co., supplies 1.08
Maurer, Edward L., garage - meeting 121.60
Milmore, Frederick J.. lettering 51.00
Mt. Auburn Motors. Inc., repairs 102.56
Murray Co., Inc., John W., stationary 94.00
National Health Council, magazine .1.00
Peakes Laboratory Supply Co., supplies 168.17
Piccolo's Pharmacy, Inc., supplies 9.80
Powell Magazines, Inc., subscription 3.00
Purchasing, supplies 235.77
Remington Rand, service 7.50
Royal McBee Corp., typewriter 235.00
Shutt, Charles J., installing metal cabinet 15.00
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co.. gas 167.20
Town Hall Pharmacy, supplies 1.25
Townsend Typewriter Co., service - maintenance 48.50
Vahey, Delia M., garage rent 90.00
Watertown Herald & Sun, advertising 31.50
Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co.. polish 7.20
Total Expenditures 2,684.96
Transferred eo Revenue 515.04 3,2W.00
Health-Mosquito Control
Appropriation for 1957 2,000.00
Expenditures
Comm. of Mass., mosquito control 2,000.00
Health-Transportation
Appropriation for 1957 980.00
Expenditures
Cassavant, Roy, transportation 300.00
Murray. Paul F., transportation 480.00
Concannon, Louise M., transportation 57.75
Total Expenditures 837.75
Transferred to Revenue 142.25 980.00
Health-School Vision Screening Test
Appr piation for 1957 165.00
Expenditures
American Optical Co., visions creening test 165.00
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Health-Audiometer & Ear Phones
Appropriation for 1957 436.00
Expenditures
Hearing Aids Co. of N.E., Audiometer-receivers 436.00
Inspector of Animals
Appropriation for 1957 830.00
Expenditures
Murphy, John J., Salary 830.00
Sewer Construction
Appropriation for 1957 2.000.00
Expenditures
Equipment Co., B. & H., rental 32.00
Casey & Dupuis Equip. Corp., service 18.00
Garden City Gravel Corp., gravel 94.03
Green & Co., Inc., S.B., cement 120.64
McNamara, Inc., J.H.. gravel 204.50
Mearn Co., Inc., R.G., jute 82.32
Portland Stone Ware Co., pipe 278.63
Purchasing, supplies 175.95
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 69.58
White, C.M. Iron Works, grates 920.70
Total Expenditures 1,996.35
Transferred to Revenue 3.65 2,000.00
Sewer Maintenance
Appropriation for 1957 3,000.00
Expenditures
A.B.C. Building Supplies, Inc.. supplies 90.45
Atlas Paint & Supply Co., supplies 8.00
B. & H. Equipment Co., rental charges 58.34
Casey-Dupuis Equip. Corp., welding 42.00
Clapper Company, parts 1.15
Coolidge Industrial Products Co., supplies 85.97
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co.. supplies 17.50
Electro-Chemical Eng. & Mfg. Co., duratite 384.60
Freaney Inc., James A., rental digger 140.00
Garden City Gravel Corp., sand & stone 112.97
Green & Co., S.B., bends 87.30
Mancusso, Florence, sewer rebate 7.27
McDermott. J.F., tools 69.85
McNamara Inc., J.H., gravel 108.75
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 90.66
Pirolli, M.J. & Sons, cement brick 94.07
Portland Stone Ware Co., pipe 1,139.78
Raymond, D.B., gravel 49•00
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Robinson Clay Products, parts 19.97
Sanfax Co., sanfax 290.14
Sidu Company, supplies 83.42
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 17.73
Total Expenditures 2,998.92
Transferred to Revenue 1.08 3,000.00
Drainage
Appropriation for 1957 8,800.00
Expenditures
Acme Concrete Inc., concrete 50.00
B. & H. Equipment Corp., flasher Flare model 106.32
Boston & Maine R.R., drain pipe 17.00
Electro-Chemical Eng. & Mfg. Co., duratite 382.80
Folino & Sons, T.F., pipe 61.60
Garden City Gravel Corp., supplies 506.04
Green & Co., Inc., S.B., cement 476.43
Mearn Co., Inc., R.G., jute 82.32
McNamara, J.H., concrete 124.00
Muncipal Services, Inc.. manhole cover cushion 11.89
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 70.84
Parker-Danner Co., jute 168.00
Pirolli & Sons, M.J., cement 835.87
Portland Stone Ware Co., pipe 2,141.85
Powered Equipment Corp., supplies 54.56
Purchasing, lanterns 337.55
Robinson Clay Product Co., pipe 30.69
Tolman Mfg. Co., supplies 358.68
White Iron Works, C.M., catch basins 2,604.70
Waltham Lime & Cement C., cement 376.33
Total Expenditures 8,797.47
Transferred to Revenue 2.53 8,800.00
CARE AND LIGHTING OF HIGHj'VAYS
Highway Department—Superintendent
Appropriation for 1957 8,000.00
Expenditures
Dwyer, Thomas V., Salary 8,000.00
Highway—Assistant Superintendent
Appropriation for 1957 6,000.00
Expenditures
Johnston, E. Harold, Salary 61000.00
Highway—Supervisor of Foreman
Appropriation for 1957 4,925.00
Expenditures
Hopkins, John, Salary 2,238.44
Transferred to Reve.'iue 2,686.56 4,925.00
268
Highway—Working Foreman
Appropriation for 1957 5,170.00
Expenditures
Shutt, Charles, Salary 5A70.00
Highway Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,880.00
Expenditures
Regan, Esther, Salary 3,860.00
Highway—Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3.300.00
Expenditures
Hlanconi, Frances E., Salary 3,300.00
Highway—Office Expense
Appropriation for 1957 650.00
Expenditures
American Public Works Assn., service fee 1120
Dwyer, Thomas V., meeting 4.00
Eaton Press Inc., printing 108.24
Evans Printing Service, printing 58.31
Graybar Electric Co., supplies 253.50
Horne & Co., H.S., supplies 89.00
Mass. Highway Ass'n., dues 10.00
Purchasing, supplies 76.31
R,emingtoia Rand, service 15.55
Town Hall Pharmacy, supplies 1.98
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 21.50
Total Expenditures 649.59 650.00
Transferred to Revenue .41
Highway Transportation—Timekeeper
Appropriation for 1957 200.00
Expenditures
Langione, Louise, transportation 200.00
Highway Department—Labor
Arppropaiation for 1957 483,000.00
Expenditures
Weekly pay-rools 476,056.56
Transferred to Revenue 6,943.44 483,000.00
Highway Department—Overtime Labor
Appropriation for 1957 6,000.00
Expenditures
Weekly pay-rolls 5,998.67
Transferred to Revenue 1S3 6,000.00
269
Highway—Temporary Men
Apprapadation for 1957 7,800.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay Roll 7,800.00
Highway—Contraction
Appropadation for 1957 12,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 1,000.00 11,000.00
Expenditures
American Vault Company, parts 206.88
Atlas Electric Supply Co. Inc., seed 25.00
B. & H. Equipment Corp.. rental 77.20
Charles Contracting Co., concrete 5,523.73
Clyde Everett Equip. Co., parts 192A7
Mass. Broken Stone Co., stone 1,956.87
McVey, T.H.. granite curb 145.02
Nonantum Lumber Company, lumber 19.05
Purchase Dept., shovels 126.05
Raymond, D.B., gravel 1,3303.5
Sliney Co., Inc., John J., trucking 150.00
Utility Oil Co., oil 1,099.13
Total Expenditures 10,851.75
Transferred to Revenue 14&25 11,000.00
Highway—Warren Street
Approrpadation for 1957 94,869.76
Expenditures
Boston Herald-Traveler Corp.. advertising 24.00
Carnes, William W., services 50.00
Charles Contracting Co., Inc., construction 91,403.91
Dole Publishing Co., bids 8.00
East Watertown Cement Block, flagstone 4.00
Floto Beam, Inc., supplies 59.40
Globe Newspaper Co., proposals 30.00
New Tribune, bids 8.25
Purchasing, supplies 11.15
Tolman Mfg. Co.. basin traps 358.68
White, C.M. Iron Works, manhole covers-basins 1,078.60
Weekly pay-rolls, special detail 82.56
Total Expenditures 93,118.55
Balance carried forward 1,751.21 94.869.76
Highway--Betterment Construction
AppaOpMWAion for 1957 28,000.00
Expenditures
American Concrete Products, supplies 190.59
American Vault Corp., curb 243.45
B. & K Equipment Corp., rentals 410.19
Boston Edison So., relocation of street light 169.52
270
Carnes, William W.. pictures 15.00
Casey & Dupuis Equip. Co., repairs 196.92
Cavalen & Son, L., truck hire 135.00
Charles Contracting Co., rental 15,487.76
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co.. supplies 46.94
Mass. Correctional Inst., hole posts 72.00
McNamara Inc., J.H., gravel 34.00
McVey, T. H., curb 112.91
Mearn Co., Inc.. R.G., rope 63.50
Nonantum Lumber Co., supplies 91.49
Powered Equipment Corp., supplies 247.68
Purchasing, supplies 621.03
Rand Co., Inc., Philip A.. supplies 70.85
Raymond, D.B., gravel 6,310.33
Ryerson & Son, Inc.. Joseph T., steel 74.75
Sliney Co., John J., trucking serivice 742.50
Utility Oil Company, supplies 694.58
Total Expenditures 26,030.99
Transferred to Revenue 1,969.01 28,000.00
Highway—Chapter 90-1956
Balance brought forward 3,633.21
Received from State & County 9,201.7-1 12,834.92
Expenditures
Dooley Dros., construction 12,446.20
O'Connell Co., Yeoman's F., 10.16
Total Expenditures 12,456.26
Balance carried forward 378.66 12,834.92
Highway—Chapter 90-1957
Appropriation for 1957 68,800.00
Expenditures
B. & H. Equipment Co., rental 4.80
Dooley Bros., construction 1,732.54
White Iron Works, C. M.,
manhole covers & frames 255.42
Total Expenditures 1,992.76
Balance carried forward 66,007.24 68,800.00
Highway—Maintenance
Appropriation for 1957 22,500.00
Expenditures
Alexander Co., Louis A., wire 216.00
Allied Equipment Sales Corp., sign blanks 146.79
American Bitumuls & Asphalt Co., bitumuls 205.88
271
Atlas Electric Supply Co., supplies 9.80
Atlas Paint & Supply Co., supplies 3221
Bay State Products Inc.,
reSll brooms--broom wire 88524
B. & H. Equipment Co., supplies 60.00
Bleiler Equipment Co., E. J., core refilled 340.14
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 1,461.33
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 184.36
Files Equipment Co., sign 350.00
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 73.58
Fitzpatrick, Howard W., brooms, Handles 201.60
Freaney Inc., James A., rental equipment 144.00
Garden City Gravel Corp.. trucking 476.72
Grossman Sons, Inc.. L., paint thinner 67.10
Hope Rubber Co., Inc., supplies 3.11
Lambert Co., supplies 45.89
Mass. Broken Stone Co., stone 6,412.80
Mass. Concrete Form Co., forms 150.00
Mass. Steel & Tool Co.. pipe 989.10
Mass Correctional Institute, anchor posts 136.50
McCarthy Co., Charles J., tools 266.09
McNamara Inc., J. H., cement 185.00
Mearn Co., Inc., R. G., tools 85.30
Moore, Irving B., supplies 254.10
Middlesex County House of Correction,
push brooms 108.00
Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co.. chemicals 47.70
N.E. Industrial Chemical Co., paint stripper 43.31
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 369.20
Pirolli & Sons. Michael J., cement 42.34
Protective Coating Co., paint 1,307.61
Purchasing, supplies 1.060.52
Raymond, D. B., cinders 288.06
Rusco Products Co., repairs 15.00
Sandi, Paul L., M.D., services 25.00
Standard Auto Gear Co., supplies 262.83
Utility Oil Co., supplies 4,675.06
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 83.50
Warren Bros. Roads Co., concrete 153.45
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 505.88
Watertown Auto Parts Co., Inc..
overhaul generator 6.50
Wheeling Corrugating Co., containers 87.30
Yeoman's-O'Connell Co., fence supplies 11.25
York, Robert S., services 20.00
Total Expenditures 22,495.15
Transferred to Revenue 4.85 22,500.00
Highway-General Maintenance
Appropriation for 1957 37,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 2.600.00 39,600.00
Expenditures
All State Freight Inc., charges 6.32
272
Atlas Paint & Supply Co.. supplies 139.10
A. & J. Auto Ignition Co., service 308.83
Alexander Co., Louis A., fittings 433.40
Atlantic Battery Co., 240.88
Amory Foundry Co., labor-materials 51.97
Artcra,ft Mg. Co., seat covers 83.90
American Pamcor, Inc.. terminals 11.75
Anderson Eng. Co., hydraulic ram 35.00
Arone-Son, service 2420
Beacon Auto Radiator Co., radiator repair 127.70
Black & Decker Mfg. Co. 15A5
Bleiler Equipment Co., E. J., parts 189.32
Boston Edison Co., service 1,722.20
Boston Gas Co., service 69A1
Boston Janitors Supply Co., supplies 489.10
Boston Pipe & Fittings Co., Inc., pipe 5.57
Buddy's, window installed 8.50
Builders' Equipment & Supply Co. 27.35
Brookline Machine Co. Inc., parts 28.75
Casey & Dupuis Equip. Corp., welding-repair 426.15
Cambridge Cement Store Co., supplies 3.00
Chase-Parker & Co.. supplies 513.87
Chester Electric Service, water cooler 219.50
Chet's Express Co., charges 10.49
Clayton's Auto Glass Service, glass 241.21
Cookson's Plumbing & Heating Co., service 85.16
Coolidge Ind. Products, supplies 42.77
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 144.01
Coombs Motor Co., parts 1,290.31
Connell, W. J. Co., supplies 10.48
Curry Oil Co., supplies 17.38
Darcey Trans. Co. Inc., drums 8.55
Davis Tractor Co., H. IF., supplies 1,709.37
Davis Inc., H. G., repair 165.34
Dan's Auto Service, auto service 38.80
Duff Spring Co., labor charge 58.67
Dunn's Drug, supplies 10.78
Dwyer, Thomas V., registrations 18.75
Eutectic Welding Alloys Corp., supplies 136.05
Evans Printing Service, printing 16.90
Everett Equipment Co., Clyde, muffler 148.98
Files Equipment Co., repairs 9.00
Pisk-Alden Co., grass board 7.67
`ire Equipment Co., recharging 47.00
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 373.06
Frost Motors, Inc., supplies 1.45
Fullwell Motor Pro. Co., supplies 12.97
G.M.C. Truck & Coach, parts 2.38
Gar Wood-Boston, repairs 839.30
Gardner & Sons Express, service 3.61
Gibbs Express Co., charges 1.55
Gordon Linen Service 220.75
Grossman Sons, Inc., L., thinner 56.10
Gulf Oil Corp., oil-gas 1,013.51
Healer Motors, parts 3.98
Helm Inc., manuels 13.00
Heil Equipment Co., pump joint 191.26
Hodge Boiler Works, parts 9.83
273
Hope Rubber Co., Inc., hose assemblies 106.74
Horne & Co., H. S., file 33.81
Laffin's Express Inc., express 14.63
LeFavor, George E., insurance 102.50
Linder & Co., chemicals 120.03
Mack Trucks Inc., parts 241.03
Martin Chemical Co., supplies 24.75
Mass. Gras & Elec. Lt. Supply Co., supplies 17829
Mass. Cor. Inst. Norfolk Ind., garbage pails 186.00
Mearn Co., Inc., R. G., wheel 37.19
Meister, O. J., repairs 314.50
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 107.75
Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co., supplies 12.30
Moore, Irving B. Corp., discus 53.60
Mt. Auburn Motors, Inc., repairs 78.80
Munhall Trans Inc., fuel oil treat. camp. 1.80
Munhall Fuel Co., fuel 3,434.85
Municipal Services Inc., roofing cement 14.35
George T. Murphy Ins. Agency, insurance 79.71
Muther Mfg. Co., repairs 13.25
N.E. Engine & Parts Co. Inc., parts 78.48
N.E. Gas Products Co., gas 329.19
N.E. Industrial Chemical Corp., detergents 109.39
N.E. Saw Co., saws filed 40.24
N.E. Spring & Brake Co., parts 95.30
NZ. Wheel & Rim Co., parts 31.53
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 303.03
Northeast Oil Co., oil 1,472.83
Olsen, Ralph, oil burner repair 39.00
Petroleum Equipment Co., supplies 8.61
Powered Equipment Corp., supplies 163.45
Purchasing. supplies 178.06
Quirk Co., Edward S., tire & tube service 2,543.60
Ryerson & Son, Inc., Joseph T., steel 82.07
Registry of Motor Vehicles, registrations 162.00
Sanfax Co., sanfax 102.76
Shutt Inc., George L., Mire & tube service 3,379.14
St. Johnsbury Trucking Co. 3.86
Silver Welding Supply Inc., supplies 4.35
Simplex Time Recorder Co., watch clock dials 7.23
Skinner-Sherman, Inc., test in acc. with spec. 40.00
Snap-on-tools Corp., sockets, punch set 44820
Smith, C. W., towing & repairing 25.50
Standard Auto Gear Co., parts 1,661.35
Standard Steel & Iron Works, iron 32AO
Standard Chemicals, "Kil Sludg" 22925
Standard Textile Co., wipers 457.78
Stearns-Perry & Smith Co. 49.95
Sullivan Oil Co., oil 195.99
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 8,430.59
Towle Co., A., castings 13.83
Varco Inc., gas slips 65.06
Watertown Paint-Varnish Co., supplies 3.46
Watertown Auto Parts Co., auto parts 1,248.93
W. Newton Motor Mart, Inc., repairs 9.10
Water Dept., metered water 120.60
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Sup. Co., supplies 7.90
274
White Motor Co., parts 103.60
Weston Emergency Lt. Co., supplies 6.00
Woolworth Co., book 1.07
Total Expenditures 39,587.37
Transferred -to Revenue 12.63 39,600.00
Highway—Repairs to Grove Street Bridge
Appropriation for 1957 2,000.00
Transferred to Town Meeting 1,600.00 400.00
Expenditures
Cobb Lumber Co., Inc., lumber 37.32
Mearn Co., Inc., R. G., supplies 101.14
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 157.00
Total Expenditures 295.46
Balance carried forward 104.54 400.00
Highway—Repairs to Garage
Appropriation for 1957 5,000.00
Expenditures
Chesterton, A. W., repairs 240.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 72.99
Curry Oil Co., supplies 17.32
Everett Pattern Works, Inc., supplies 69.30
LeGasse Refrigeration Co., service 5.50
Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Supply Co., supplies 77.20
Olsen, Ralph E., modernize burner 350.00
Overhead Door Co. Inc., doors 3,998.00
Tropical Paint Co., supplies 98.68
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., supplies 70.97
Expenditures 4,999.96
Transferred to Revenue .04 5,000.00
Highway—New Equipment
Appropriation for 1957 25,52027
Expenditures
Casey-Dupuis Equipment Corp., new truck 5,388.15
Clyde Everett Equipment Co.,
Internation Diesel Crawler Tractor 10,948.56
Coombs Motor Company, dump truck 2,975.00
Mack Trucks, Inc., new truck—service 4,679.96
Parker-Danner Company, spreader installed
on town truck 980.50
Shutt Inc.. George L., truck tires & tubes 548.10
Total Expenditures 25.520.27
Transferred to Revenue 154.73 26,675.00
Highway—Snow & Ice Materials
Appropriation for 1957 20,000.00
275
Expenditures
A. & J. Auto Ignition Co., points 21.61
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 64.06
American Vault Corp., anchor block 13.23
Anderson Eng. Co., hydraulic rams 70.00
Austin Hastings Co., Inc., supplies 103.26
Bay State Products Inc., blades 1,147.96
Bearings Specialty Co., bearings 2.33
Eleiler, E. J.. Equip. Co., parts 25.85
Casey & Dupuis Equip. Corp., welding 245.50
Chase Parker & Co., Inc., parts 1,235.96
Clyde Everett Equipment Corp. 164.66
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 30.50
Davidson Fan Co., painting & balancing 5.00
Davis Tractor Co., H. F., parts 169.65
Duff Spring Co., repairs 63.58
Easten Minerals Inc., salt 1,65179
Fis-Alden Co.. Frame & attacking parts 45.00
Garden City Gravel, sand 125.44
Garden City Gravel Corp., sand 1.996.38
Hope Rubber Co., Inc., supplies 22.02
International Salt Co., salt 3,160.50
Linder & Co., calcium 250.00
Mass. Gas & Elec. Lt. Supply Co. 22.39
Meister, O. J., welding 1,814A5
Met. Transit Authority, lease 1.00
Municipal Services Inc., signs 284.94
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 65.50
Nonantum Umber Co., lumber 19.49
Parker-Danner Co., repairs 46.75
Perkins-Milton Co. Inc., .parts 112A7
Protective Coating Co., supplies 19.60
Purchasing, supplies 1,025.93
Rand Co., Philip A., steel 24A5
Revere Chemical Co., supplies 53.01
Ryerson & Son, Inc., Joseph T. 38.42
Standard Auto Gear Co., supplies 289.40
Systrom, E. L. Co., repairs-bushings 642.25
Tide Water Assn. Oil Co., gas 453.34
Watertown Auto Parts, Inc., parts 344.83
Watertown Sun, snow bids 3.50
Weather Services, service 97.50
Wood, Charles N., parts 2,775.05
Yeomans-O'Connell Co., wire 6.90
Total Expenditures 18,755.45
Transferred to Revenue 1.244.55 20,000.00
HIghway-Snow & Ice Overtime-Trucking
Appropriation for 1957 20,000.00
Expenditures
Weekly-Pay-Roll 8,380.56
A. & D. Trucking Co., snow removal 461.00
Cavalen & Son, bulldozer-truck 1,255.06
Charles Contracting Co. Inc., rental-equipment 2,856.35
East Watertown Cement Block Co.,
snow removal 1,822.10
276
McLaughlin, James M., hauling 503.75
Ravanis Trucking Co., plowing &
snow removal 390.00
Sliney Co. Inc., John J., plowing & pick-up 921.75
Stuart & Son Co., T., Rental tractor 992.01
Thooni, S., rental bulldozer 65.00
Pallone, Daisy, trucking 45.50
Total Expenditures 17,693.07 20,000.00
Transferred to Revenue 2,306.93
Highway—Garbage
ANN..r,.Gatdon for 1957 2,5W.00
Expenditures
,Fletcher Hardware Cb., garbage cans 23.20
Mass. Correctional Institute, garbage cans 689.00
Meister, O. J., repairs 7.00
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 1,777.19
Watertown Sun, advertising 3.00
Total Expenditures 2,499.39 2,500.00
Transferred to Revenue .61
Highway—Ashes & Papers
Approprdation for 1957 3,000.00
Expenditures
Coolidge Paint & Supply, supplies 48.32
Eaton Press, Inc., printing 44AO
Evans Printing Service, printing 10.50
Fletcher Hardware Co., ash barrels 67.36
Mearn Co., Inc., R. G., supplies 38.22
Tide Water Ass'n. Oil Co., gas 2,759.66
Watertown Sun, advertising 30.00
Total Expenditures 2,998.46
Transferred to Revenue 1.54 3,000.00
Street Lights
Appropriation for 1957 71,000.00
Expenditures
Boston Edison Co., service 70,999.90
Transferred to Revenue .10 71,000.00
Sidewalk Construction
Approprdation for 1957 10,000.00
Expenditures
American Concrete Products, Inc., supplies 59.04
B & H Equipment Corp., rental 17920
Beacon Auto Radiator Co., repairs 102.56
Charles Contracting Co., labor & supplies 3,547.49
Condon Equipment, John P., concrete 194.04
McNamara Inc., J. H., cement 3,501.11
277
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 65.89
Powered Equipment Co., supplies 45.78
Rand Co., Inc., Philip A., repairs 28.18
Raymond, D. B., gravel 2,264.37
Total Expenditures 9,987.66
Transferred to Revenue 12.34 10,000.00
Sidewalk Maintenance
Appropriation for 1957 8,000.00
Expenditures
Acme Concrete Inc., concrete 130.00
B & H Equipment Corp., rental 166.90
Cavalen & Son, L., truck hire 63.00
Charles Contracting Co., concrete 2,681.22
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 1,861.09
Coolidge Paint & Supply, supplies 6225
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 118.00
Green & Co., Inc., S. B., supplies 1.96
Irwin, Tom, hose 57.19
McNamara In., J. H., lampblack 1,924.93
McVey, T. H., granite curbing 45.00
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 111.69
Raymond, D. B., gravel 408.60
Sliney Co. Inc., John J., loam 39.00
Smith Northern Co., B., liquid rubber 225.13
Total Expenditures 7,895.96
Transferred to Revenue 104.04 8,000.00
CHARITIES & SOLDIERS' BENEFITS
Public Welfare--Agent
Appropriation for 1957 6,890.00
Expenditures
Murray, Joseph F.. Salary 6,890.00
Public Welfare—Principal Social Worker Supervisor
Appropk"on for 1957 5,460.00
Expenditures
Hyde, Joseph E., Salary 5,460.00
Public Welfare—Principal Clerk
Appropato&on for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
McCree, Rosamond, Salary 3,860.00
Public Welfare—Senior Clerk
App gXdatlon for 1957 3,300.00
Expenditures
O'Neil, Edith L., Salary 3,300.00
public Welfare—Junior Clerk
Appmp%tion for 1957 2,890.00
278
Expenditures
McCarthy, Catherine F., Salary 2,890.00
Public Welfare-Junior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 2,890.00
Expenditures
Emery, Hannah, Salary 2,890.00
Public Welfare-Junior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 2,890.00
Expenditures
Berg, Helen, Salary 2,356.16
Manning, Katherine F., Salary 469.42
Total Expenditures 2,825.58
Transferred to Revenue 64.42 2,890.00
Public Welfare-Trans. Machine Operator
Appropriation for 1957 2,950.00
Expenditures
Munhall, Margaret, Salary 2,950.00
Public Welfare-Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 3,000.00
Expenditures
Acme Fast Freight Inc., freight 4.84
Allstate Freight Inc., freight 5.67
American Pub. Welfare Ass'n., membership 40.29
Atwell Co., discs & envelopes 84.53
Bogardus Co., Inc. W. O., forms-stationery 238.95
Boston Globe, advertising 9.90
Boston Herald, advertising 9.35
Boston Social Service Exchange 82.50
Blackman, Rita M., telephone expense 19.23
Brogle, Dorothy T., meeting expense 1.75
City Truck Co. Inc., freight 1.80
Cormac Photocopy Co., supplies 3.78
Comm. of Mass., Org. Service. subscription 7.50
Currier, F. W., supplies 8.00
Dole Publishing Co., advertising 8.50
Duffy, Joseph A., incidentals-telephone-
meeting expenses 15.75
Elliot Address. Machine Co.. typewriter blanks 6.76
Evans Printing Service-envelopes 65.76
Forbush, Elsie A., incidentals, meetings 23.75
Gass, Elizabeth A., Incidentals-
meetings-^arefares-phones 104.93
Gryboski, Joseph S., M.D. 5.00
Hobbs & Warren, Inc., forms 18.14
Horne & Co., H. S., forms 90.20
Hyde, Joseph E., meeting expense 1.75
Moore Corp., John C., forms 17.85
Mor-Rays Company, files 525.50
Murray, Joseph F., meeting-dues-expenses 122.93
National Cash Register Co., adding machineservice 6.55
Postindex Co., cards 127.61
279
Postmaster-Boston, envelopes tamps 837.80
Powers, John C., incidentals--phone expenses 3127
Prospect Union Ed. Exchange, catalog 2.00
Purchasing, supplies 307.81
Rodale Books, Inc., supplies 10.83
Social Leg. Inf. Service, Inc., subscription 18.00
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 86.00
University of Chicago Press, book 4.12
Watertown Book Reginding Service,
books-sewed--bound 21.00
Watertown Sun, machine bid 18.50
Total Expenditures 2,996.37
Transferred to Revenue 3.63 3,000.00
P. W. General Relief
Appropriation for 1957 42,000.00
Refunds 728$5 42,728.95
Expenditures
Abbott, Alden O., M.D., Service 5.00
Aggie's Cab Co., trans. 35.05
Apelian, Albert S., MD., services 3.00
Appel, Charles tF., M.D., services 37.OD
Avallone, Louis J., Dr., services 20.00
Baboian, J. C. Dr., services 41.00
Barron, Albert B., Dr., services 16.00
Belmont, Town of, aid 1,014.82
Belmont Taxi Co., taxi service 32.55
Berk, Morton S., MO., service 36.00
Booth Memorial Hospital, care 27621
Boston, City of, aid 1,902.35
Burger, Francis J., services 4.00
Butler's Pharmacy, prescrpitions 144.65
Cambridge Taxi Service, taxi service 3.95
Canzanelli, Pericles, M.D., service 10.00
Case Sho Co., Edwin, shoes 15.59
Cash Disbursements 23,451.60
Cash, Petty, for department 200.00
Central Hospital, care 28.74
Children's Hospital, clinic 3.00
Ciani, Dr. Manfred M., services 64.00
Connolly, Dr. John D., services 52.00
Cutler, Dr. I. Louis, services 4.00
Dale Drug Store, prescription 8.80
Donovan, Dr. William F., services 6.00
Dunn's Drug Store, prescription 3325
Elliott, Dr. Harold, services 71.00
Enos Ambulance Service, services 14.00
Fantasia, Dr. Philip D., services 28.00
Fazio Laboratories, Thomas, supplies 24.20
Fox Drug Store, supplies 434.66
Good, Dr. Arthur F., services 4.00
Helms & McGregor, services 3.00
Hudson Drug Store, prescription 14.75
Israelian, A. G., M.D., services 9.00
Jacobs, Dr. Eli I., services 3.00
280
Jameson, J. J., M.D., services 67.00
Kevorkian, John J.. M.D., services 19.00
Lawrence Mmorial Hospital, x-ray 5.00
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, care 712.50
Levin, Dr. Aaron G., services 6.00
Lloyd's Pharmacy, prescription 4.40
MacDonald, Joseph H., funeral expense 200.00
MacDonald Bros., movers 75.00
Mahady, Co., E. F. surgical garmet 13.50
Mass. General Hospital, care 1,059.87
Mass. General Hospital, OPD., care 167.50
Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 1,774.40
Mt. Auburn Hospital OPD, care 143.45
Mastrangelo, Dr. Louis, services 6.00
Meeryeck, Dr. Gregory, services 240.00
Newton, City of 207.25
O'Brien, H. J., services 61.80
Otis Bros. Co., shoes-rubbers 11.45
Pesce, Guy C., M.D., services 36.00
Peter Bent Brigham hospital, services 205.65
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital OPD, services 25.10
Picceri, Dr. Saverio, services 15.00
R.and's Pharmacy, Inc., prescriptions 161.82
Robert Breck Brigham Hospital 1,354.20
Salusti, Dr. Joseph L., services 21.00
Sandi, Paul L., services 19.00
Scholl Shoe Co., shoes-arch supports 24.45
Sherman Corset Company, surgical garment 36.00
Shields, Richard N., M.D., services 6.00
Slattery, John J., services 15.00
Smith, Francis E., M.D., services 4.00
Somerville, City of, aid 229.19
St. Elizabeth's Hospital OPD, care 4.00
Stoneham, Town of, aid 28.28
Streim, Benjamin, MD., services 47.03
Tewksbury State Hospital, care 525.87
Toppan, Dr. Albert, services 16.00
Touzjian, Dr. Y. T., services 59.75
Town Hall Pharmacy, prescription 5.40
Waltham, City of, aid 1,997.40
Waltham Hospital, care 452.10
Waltham Hospital OPD, care 205.80
Waring's Pharmacy, prescription 18.25
Warrendale Nursing Home, care 130.00
Watertown District Nursing Ass'n., care 6.75
Weisman, Dr. Theodore A., services 102.50
York, Robert S., M.D., services 24.00
Zolla, Dr. Henry F., services 285.00
Total Expenditures 38,888.80 42,728.95
Transferred to Revenue 3,840.15
P. W. Disability-Town
Appropriation for 1957 70,000.00
Refunds 3,365.53 73,365.53
281
Expenditures
Cash Disbursements 68,944.15
Transferred to Revenue 4,421.38 73,365.53
P. W. A.D.C. Fed. Adm.
Balance brought forward 4,54528
Federal Aid 6,840.31 11,385.59
Expenditures
Brogle, Dorothy T., Salary 1,613.48
Blackman, Rita, Salary 1,613.48
Duffy, Joseph A., Salary 200.76
Forbush, Elsie A., Salary 1,531.18
Gass, Elizabeth A., Salary 1,613A8
Powers, John C., Salary 1,089.85
Hatch, Preston C., Salary 307.82
Total Expenditures 7,970.05
Balance carried forward 3,415.54 11,385.59
A.D.C. Federal Aid
Balance brought forward 295.09
Federal Aid 36,774.53
Transferred from D.A. Fed. Aid 3,800.00 40.869.62
Expenditures
Cash Disbursements 40,007.01
Balance Carried forward 862.61 40.869.62
A.D.C. Town
Appropriation for 1957 52,500.00
Receipts 5,368.45 57,868A5
Expenditures
Cash Disbursements 57,305.93
Transferred to Revenue 562.52 57,868.45
Public Welfare—Old Age Assistance—Fed. Adm.
Balance brought forward 6,822.15
Federal Aid 18,021.74 24,843.89
Expenditures
Brogle, Dorothy T., Salary 2,666.52
Blackman, Rita M., Salary 2,666.52
Duffy, Joseph, Salary 2,101.28
Forbush, Elsie A., Salary 2,748.82
Gass, Elizabeth A. Salary 2,666.52
Helmer, Barbara, Salary 262.80
Powers, John C., Salary 2,187.45
Burroughs Corp., acct. machine 3,258.00
282
Dictronics, new machine 453.00
Murray, Joseph, expenses 85.00
Total Expenditures 19,095.91
Balance brought forward 5,747.98 24,843.89
P. W. Old Age Assistance—Town
Appropriation for 1957 300,000.00
Refunds 6,754.41 306,754.41
Expenditures
Belmont, Town of, Aid 1,144.78
Arlington, Town of, aid 493.74
Cash Disbursements 300,945.15
Millis, Town of, aid 63.81
Natick, Town of, aid 1,104.35
Needham, Town of, aid 145.55
Newton, City of, aid 1,180.17
Norton, Town of, aid 62.45
Peabody, City of, aid 75.88
Revere, City of, aid 135.65
Springfield, City of, aid 63.64
Tewksbury, Town of, aid 35.32
Waltham, City of, aid 314.83
Wareham, Town of, aid 222.03
Wellesley, Town of, aid 21.92
Weymouth, Town of, aid 597.86
Winchester, Town of, aid 145.22
Total Expenditures 306352.35
Transferred to Revenue 2.06 306,754.41
P. W. Old Age Assistance—Federal Aid
Balance brought forward 8,028.32
Federal Aid 195,796.28 203,824.60
Expenditures
Avon, Town of, aid 21.92
Boston, City of, aid 5,349.13
Brockton, City of, aid 82.21
Canton, Town of, aid 170.10
Cohasset, Town of, aid 84.72
Dedham, Town of, aid 108.31
Fall River, City of, aid 467.68
Harvard, Town of, aid 72.77
Lexin;ton, Town of, aid 47.04
Mlton, Town of, aid 3.96
Wareham, Town of, aid 261.36
Provincetown, Town of, aid 80.63
Weekly Pay Roll—Cash Disbursements 191,956.96
Total Expenditures 198,706.79
Balance carried forward 5,117.81 203,824.60
283
P. W. Auto Expense
Appropriation for 1957 2,060.00
Refund—J. Murray 330.00 2,390.00
Expenditures
Blackman, Rita M., auto travel 360.00
Duffy, Joseph A., auto travel 210.00
Forbush, Elsie A., auto travel 360.00
Hatch, Preston C., auto travel 2.00
Hyde, Joseph E., auto travel 259.92
Murray, Joseph, auto travel 589.92
Powers, John C., auto travel 200.00
Total Expenditures 1,981.84
Transferred to Revenue 408.16 2,390.00
Physicians
ApproprIation for 1957 2,000.00
Expenditures
Canzanelli, Pericles, M.D., services 1,000.00
Kevorkian, John J., M.D., services 1,000.00 2,000.00
Veterans' Services Department
Veterans'—Agent
Approprdation for 1957 6.000.00
Expenditures
Corbett, John F., Salary 6,000.00
Veterans'—Investigator
Approprdation for 1957 4,280.00
Expenditures
Najarian, Dorothy R., Salary 4,280.00
Veterans'—Investigator (Part-time)
Apprapadation for 1957 1,975.00
Expenditures
Madden, Arthur A., Salary 1,036.90
Sama, Andrew, Salary 817.40
Total Expenditures 1,854.30
Transferred to Revenue 120.70 1,975.00
Veterans' Principal Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Brogie, Katherine A., Salary 3,860.00
Veterans' Junior Clerk (Part-time)
Appropriation for 1957 1,620.00
284
Expenditures
Watson, Alice S., Salary 1,620.00
Veterans' Office Expense
Appropriation for 1957 11000.00
Expenditures
Civil Service Reporter, subscription 2.00
Corbett, John F., meeting expenses 40.00
Cormac Photocopy Corp., supplies 79.04
Costello, Walter IF., subscription 7.00
Dictronics, machine 221.00
Evans print4ng Service, printing 5.39
Horne & Co., H. S., supplies 2.45
Mass. Vet. Ser. Agents Assoc., dues 10.00
Murray Co., John W., salary 221.38
Postmaster-Boston, postage. cards, 25.00
Prospect Union Ed. Exchange, catalog 2.00
Purchasing, supplies 165.53
Register Service Center, reports 1.00
Royal McBee Corp., typewriter 185.00
Documents, Supt. of, documents .75
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 32.25
Total Expenditures 999.79
Transferred to Revenue .21 1,000.00
Veterans' Benefits
Appropriation for 1957 65,000.00
Refunds 1,787.40 66.787.40
Expenditures
Abelman, Lester M., services 4.00
Anesthesia Ass'n., anesthesia 30.00
Allain, Donald, MD., eye exam 5.00
Apelian, Albert S., service 22.00
Appel, Charles F., M.D., care 8.00
Beatty Bros., prescriptions 96.13
Blacklow, Leo A., M.D., services 20.00
Bordenca, Morris J., M.D., services 50.00
Boston Floating Hospital, care 571.25
Brighton Ambulance Service. transportation 10.00
Burger, Francis M.D., services 66.00
Butler's Pharmacy, supplies 117.90
Cataldo, Robert J., M.D., services 3.00
Canzalnelli, P., M.D., care 46.00
Chopin, Ross E., D.O., services 72.00
Cambridge Taxi Co., service 4.05
Community Opticians, eye exam-glasses 13.50
Conroy, John A., M.D., services 4.00
Costa, George W., prescriptions 34.17
Children's Hospital, care 202.33
Comins, Arnold C., Dr., services 20.00
Gorbett Rexall Drug, prescriptions 19.10
Costa Pharmacy, George W., prescription 23.15
285
Cusolito, Dr., Laurence, service 41.00
Driscoll, Daniel T., M D., service 16.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 772.25
Enos Ambulance Service, services 20.00
Family Service Assn. of Greater Boston, service 153.00
Forziati, A. L., M.D., services 33.00
Fox Drug Store, prescriptions 822.17
Framingham Optical Co., glasses 13.00
Framingham Union Hospital, care 244.53
Freedman. Dr. Murray, services 3.00
Fried, Anton R., M.D., services 49.00
Fox, Leonard S., D.D.S.. services 125.00
Free Hospital for Women, care 63.20
Gorman, Eugene F., M.D.. services 20.00
Harding Pharmacy, supplies 8.60
Kerm, Robert J., Dr.. service 5.00
Holy Ghost Haspital, care 202.32
Hye Pharmacy, prescriptions 3.35
Jeannette's Conv. Home, care 777.90
Kaknes. George B., M.D., services 6.00
Kaufman, David, M.D., services 17.00
Kelleher, Dr. Paul C., services 5.00
Kevorkian, J. J., M.D., services 166.00
LaFayette, Theodore E., Dr., services 96.00
Lloyd Pharmacy, prescription 13.85
Lexington St., Drug Store, prescriptions 234.00
Lombardi's Pharmacy, prescriptions 11.95
Lyons, Thomas J., burial 150.00
Malden Hospital, care 171.27
Mass. General Hospital OPD. care 80.90
Mass. General Hospital, care 455.50
Mass. Osteopathic Hospital, care 390.00
Mt. Auburn Hospital, care 1,066.97
Mt. Auburpi Hospital OPD, care 38.00
Mt. Ida Nursing Home, care 3,239.29
McGeary's Contiliver Shoe Shop, shoes 19.95
Murray, Paul F., Dr., services 28.00
Nelson Drug Co., supplies 70.40
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, care 218.55
Parker Drug, prescriptions 45.15
Pesce, Guy C., M.D., services 225.00
Pearlmutter, Samuel, M.D., services 6.00
Picceri, Saverio, services 3.00
Piccolo's Pharmacy, Inc., prescriptions 101.80
Pratt, Theodore C., MD., services 12.00
Prefessional Pharmacy, prescriptions 18.10
Rand's Pharmacy, Inc., prescriptions 243.18
Richards, William A.. M.D., services 47.00
The River MaInor, care 191.30
Ryan, John J., M.D., services 500
Sandi, Paul L.. M.D., services 8.00
Salusti, Joseph J., D.-M.D., services 658.00
Schindler, John H., services 21.00
Secord, Walter N.. M.D., services 208•00
Shamlian, Martin, M.D., services 20.00
286
Shields, Richard N., M.D.. services 3.00
Souliotis, Paul T.. M.D., services 35.00
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, care 434.17
St. Elizabeth's Hospital OPD, care 42.70
Shushan, Arthur A., M.D., services 3.00
Slate, Benjamin, M.D., services 187.00
Star Pharmacy, Inc., prescriptions 98.30
Stream, D4njamin. M.D., services 4.00
Tovmi Hall Pharmacy, prescriptions 5.00
Touzjian, Y. T., M.D., services 21.00
Travis, Inc., Arthur J., supplies 13.75
Waring's Pharmacy, prescriptions 51.60
Watertown District Nursing Ass'n. care 288.00
Weisman, Dr. Theodore A., services 71.50
Whi:e Stat Pharmacy, prescription 12.74
York, Robert S., M.D., services 13.00
Weekly pay-roll. cash disbursements 52.395.12
Total Expenditures 66,784.54
Transferred to Revenue 2.86 66.787.40
Veterans' Services—Auto Expense
Appropriation for 1957 825.00.
Expenditures
Corbett, John F., car expense 330.00
Najarian, Dorothy R., car expense 330.00
Madden, Arthur A., car expense 89.37
Sama, Andrew, car expense 75.63 825.00
SCIIOOLS & LIBRARIES
School Department—General Control
School—Superintendent
Appropmation for 1957 10,330.00
Expenditures
Kelley, Francis A., Salary 10,330.00
School—Assistant Supt.
Appropriation for 1957 9,020.00
Expenditures
O'Brien, Thomas F., Salary 91020.00
School—General Control—Clerks
Appropriation for 1957 11,580.00
Expenditures
Guidrey, Gertrude M., Salary 3,860.00
O'Toole, Ainne B., Salary 4,420.00
Pettingill, Shirley A., Salary 3,300.00 11,580.00
Attendance Officers'
Appropriation for 1957 8,120.00
287
Expenditures
Carroll, Joseph L., Salary 4,060.00
Caverly, Francis M., Salary 4,060.00 8,120.00
Attendance Officers' Expense
Appropriation for 1957 600.00
Expenditures
Carroll, Joseph L., Auto Expense 300.00
Caverly, Francis NL, Auto Expense 300.00 600.00
3V
Mass. Assoc. of School Committees
Appropration for 1957 150.00
Expenditures
Mass. Assoc. of School Committees, dues 150.00
Office Expense
Appropriation for 1957 300.00
Expenditures
Carroll, Joseph L., Conference 19.50
Caverly, Francis M., postage 7.00
Flynn, Agnes, expenses 30.00
Fredericksdn. Gwendolyn, meeting 5.20
Horne & Co., H. S., office suppleis 74.82
Kelly Florist, Ford service 10.00
Kelly, Francis A., stamps 70.00
O'Brien, Thomas. postage 8.00
Piccolo's Pharmacy, Lnc., supplies 34.07
Postmaster—Boston, postage 41.00
Total Expenditures 299.59
Transferred o Revenue Al 300.00
Auto Expense
Appropriation for 1957 600•00
Expenditures
Kelly, Francis A., auto expense 300.00
O'Brien, Thomas F., auto expense 300.00 600.00
Secretary to School Committee
Appropriation for 1957 336•00
Expenditures
O'Toole. Anne B., salary 336.00
School—General Control
Telephones
Appropriation for 1957 4,500.00
Expenditures
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 4,499.34
Transferred to Revenue .66 4,500.00
288
School—Instruction
Teachers' Salaries
Appropriation for 1957 1,393,213.00
Transferred Town Meeting 6,700.00 1,386,513.00
Expenditures
Abbott, Sara. salary 51916.00
Adams, Alfred, salary 5,900.00
Adams, Bernice, salary 5,853.36
Aherne, Mary, salary 4,262.28
Almond, Jean M., salary 1,662.78
Amee, Alfred F., salary 3,333.36
Andrews, Joseph W., salary 6,770.00
Appel, Lilly, salary 878.64
Appel, Ruth, salary 6,236,Q0
Bainbridge, Margaret, salary 141.00
Bannon, Joseph, salary 4,503.36
Barnes, Maude No., salary 1,582.50
Bassett, Charlotte, salary 5,900.00
Bassett, Jennie M., salary 5,900.00
Beeten, Claire E.. salary 5,853.36
Birmingham, Kathleen M., salary 4,053.36
Slake, Thomas A., salary 5,540.00
Boy, John, salary 5,673.36
Boy, Stella, salary 5,950.40
Boyle, Mary, salary 5,853.36
Brooks, Ethel, salary 3,783.36
Brooks, Pauline, salary 5,853.36
Brown, Eileen. salary 6,236.00
Brown, Margaret, salary 550.00
Burge, Alice, salary 4,143.36
Burke, Bernard, salary 1,183.28
Burke, Jane, salary 1,266.64
Burke, Peter, salary 5,323.36
Butler, Audrey, salary 660.00
Callahan, Mary, salary 4,283.28
Garam, Mildren, salary 5,853.36
Carey, Ann L., salary 4,420.00
Carey, Mary, salary 5,773.36
Carney, Helena C., salary 4,283.28
Carroll. Joseph L., Jr., salary 3,588.98
Carroll, Patricia, salary 1,602.00
Carver, Alice, salary 2,321.02
Castellano, Thomas, salary 3,943.36
Ceglio, Pasquale J., salary 4,163.28
Chaffey, Marion, salary 5,470.00
Chinian, Jack,•salary 2,873.36
Chrakian, Elisha, salary 6,236.00
Clifford, Anne, salary 4,053.36
Cochrane, Agnes, salary 61510.15
Colbert, Edward, salary 7,240.00
Collins, Margaret, salary 519W.00
Connor, Eleanor, salary 5,900.00
Corbett. William, salary 5,523.36
280
Costello, Donald, salary 4,458.64
Cornetta, George, salary 4,16328
Cousineau. Francis, salary 3,383.28
Craig, Edward, salary 5,323.36
Crosby, Terese, salary 3,833.28
Crotty, Helen F., salary 4,963.36
Cucinatto, Anthony, salary 5,203.36
Cusick, Elizabeth, salary 6,236.00
DeAvilla, Beatrice, salary 1,366.64
Deery. Alice W., salary 5,203.36
Degnan, John, salary 5,187.36
DePass, John, salary 5,083.36
Desmond. Catherine, salary 1,600.00
Desmond, Elizabeth, salary 5,900.00
Desmond, Mildred, salary 4,613.28
DeYeso. Ida May, salary 4,420.00
DiLeo, Joseph, salary 1,058.21
Dixon, Hazel, salary 3,920.00
Donahue. Mary L., salary 4,283.28
Donald, Mary, salary 4,963.36
Donald, William, salary 6,530.00
Donnellan. William, salary 5,066.72
Donnelly, Edward, salary 4,053.36
Dooley, Gertrude, salary 5,083.36
Dowling. Patricia, salary 5,673.36
Drulie, Gloria, salary 4,283.28
Duffy, Francis, J., salary 4.723.36
Dunbar, Eunice, salary 5,433.36
Dwyer, Ann M., salary 1,100.00
Dwyer, Catherine T., salary 5,900.00
Eagan, Mary, salary 5,773.36
Edwards. Josephine, salary 5,795.06
Ellis, Cyril, salary 5,553.36
Ellis, Florence, salary 760.50
Evans, Gladys, salary 4,28328
Fallon, Mary P., salary 1,976.64
Farley, Helen, salary 4,718.29
Farnum, Margaret, salary 5,900.00
Farrington, Julia, salary 5,870.50
Farwell, Winifred, salary 4,503.36
Felton, Clifton A., salary 6,383.28
Finnigan, Mary, salary 5,853.36
Fitzgerald, Helen, salary 1,705.00
Fitzgerald. Florence, salary 990.00
Fitzpatrick, David, salary 2,873.36
Fitzpatrick, Florence, salary 330.00
Ford, Raymond. salary 5,066.72
Foye, Alice, salary 5,853.36
Fredericks, Gladys, salary 4.50326
Fulton, Leah M., salary 5,897.28
Gallagher, Carol Landry, salary 2,800.00
Gallagher, Faith, salary 11100.00
Gallagher, Julia M., salary 1,183.28
Gartland, Harriet, salary 5,853.36
Garufl, Philip F., salary 5,853.36
290
Gearin, Margaret, salary 6,077.28
Gilligan, Mary H., salary 5,853.36
Gleason, Robert, salary 5,900.00
Gould, Carolyn, salary 5,773.36
Gregory, Thomas, salary 4,053.36
Grimes, George, salary 3,167.72
Gruener, Adele R., salary 5,470.00
Guiney, Anne Cameron, salary 4,950.06
Hagopian. Richard, salary 5,423.28
Hahn, John, salary 4,613.28
Harrington, Robert, salary 5,280.00
Harris. Florence, salary 5,773.36
Harris, John, salary 5,900.00
Hayes, Esther, salary 6,077.28
Hayes, Helen F., salary 5,433.36
Hazel, Thomas, salary 5,923.36
Helms, Phoebe, salary 5,853.36
Hennessey, Charlotte, salary 4,28328
Hillen Ethel A.. salary 6,124.00
Hilliard, Pearl, salary 4,963.36
Hirtle, Bertram, salary 5,553.36
Horrigan, Viola, salary 5,900.00
Howard, Mary S., salary 5,773.36
Hughes, Paul, salary 4,843.36
Hunter, Ernest L. Jr., salary 3,557.91
Hutchinson, Edythe, salary 3,664.40
Hynes, Joanne, salary 3,603.36
Igoe. Eleanor A., salary 3,383.28
Iuliano, Rosario, salary 3,173.36
Iuliano, Russell, salary 1,670.00
Jacobs. Edith, salar y 5,951.88
Keenan, Mary, salary 3,383.28
Kelley, John J., salary 6,768.32
Kelman. A. Robert, salary 6,236.00
Kelleher, William, salary 1,183.28
Klignan, Barbara, A., salary 3.565.66
Koumjian, John, salary 6,236.00
Lally, Mary, salary 4,053.36
Landin, Walter, salary 5,900.00
Lane, A. Louise, salary 5,083.36
Lanigan, Eleanor, salary 4,283.28
LaShorto, Henry, salary 2,664.00
Laughrea, William, salary 4,503.36
Lawrence, Charlotte E., salary 5,673.36
Libby, Gladys, salary 5,900.00
Linehan, John, salary 5,973 36
Lordan, Helen, salary 5,433.36
Loughlin, Rita, salary 4,937.71
Lyons. Frances, salary 5,853.36
Lyons, Helen A., salary 5,853.36
Lyons, Helen R., salary 5,853.36
Lyons, Mary, salary 2,646.72
MacDaid, James, salary 6,189.36
Macomber, Phyllis, salary 5,553.36
MacPherson, Mabel, salary 5,900.00
291
Malley. Joseph, salary 5,900.00
Malva, Joaquina, salary 4,613.28
Mannino, Ernest N., salary 6,383.28
McBreen, Eleanor, salary 6,236.00
McCa,ery, Eleanor, salary 5,853.36
McCall, Delores, salary 4,213.28
McCarthy, Margaret, salary 5,663.28
McCoubrey, Anne, salary 5,900.00
McDermott, Joseph. salary 3,228.96
McDermott, Julia, salary 4,619.28
McDonald, Claire T., salary 910.00
McDosough, Elizabeth. salary 5,853.36
McDonough, Regina, salary 4,963.36
McGrath, Arthur, salary 5,900.00
Mclnnerney, Prancis, salary 6,189.36
McManus, Helen, salary 5,773.36
McManus, Joseph, salary 5,633.36
McMullen, Anasttasia, salary 6,460.00
McNally, Alice, salary 6,236.00
McNealy, John, salary 6,716.00
McTigue, Robert, salary 1,333.28
Meade, Anne Flynn, salary 4,334.72
Mee, Eleanor, salary 3,833.28
Meehan, Patrick R., salary 3,383.28
Milano, Edith, salary 3,612.50
Mitchell, Arthur, salary 5,900.00
Moody, Harold, salary 6,236.00
Mooney, Francis X., salary 7,240.00
Moran, Mary, salary 4,843.36
Morrison, Elinor, salary 5,853.36
Morse, Mildred, salary 5,853.36
Mullivey, Dorothy, salary 2,800.00
Murphy, Beatrice. salary 5,853.36
Murphy, Dorothy, salary 5,853.36
Murphy, Geraldine, salary 884.27
Murphy, Jeanne. salary 4,053.36
Murphy, Joseph F., salary 6,616.64
Murphy, Virginia, salary 5,433.36
Neenan. Alfred, salary 1,883.28
Najarian, Richard, salary 3,383.28
Nuhn, Mary, salary 4,963.36
Nutting, Hazel J., salary 5,853.36
Oates, John P., salary 6,373.36
Oates, Thomas, salary 3,793.28
O'Brien, Helen, salary 5,773.36
O'Brien, Lorraine, salary 1,588.00
O'Connell, Paul, salary 5,038.00
O'Malley, Doris, salary 3,383.28
O"roole, William, salary 5,900.00
Pallotta, Carmine T., salary 4,613.38
Palm, Helen E., salary 5,773.36
Pane, Aurora, salary 5,673.36
Papas, Nicholas J., salary 4,283.28
Parker, Helen Ray, salary 6,189.36
Paton, Helen, salary 5,773.36
Patterson, George, salary 2,573.36
292
Perkins, Anne, salary 1,966.64
Perkins, Arthur, salary 6,530.00
Peros, Frank P., salary 5,203.36
Poole, Elaine, D., salary 5,853.36
Powers, Genevieve M., salary 4,723.36
Prout, Jane, salary 5.623.36
Quinn, Marylin Lee, salary 2,346.72
Reid, Stella, salary 825.00
Reilly, Dorothy, salary 4,619.28
Reilly, Thomas, salary 5,178.01
Richardson, Marjorie Baker, salary 4,963.36
Rice, Barbara Ann, salary 2,912.22
Rideout, Grace, salary 5,673.36
Riley, Isabel, salary 5,853.36
Rinehart, William, salary 3,920.00
Roache, Thomas, salary 5,024.64
Roberts, Katherine, salary 5,900.00
Robinson, T. Donald, salary 5,820.00
Robley, G. Harold, salary 1,100.00
Rooney, Edward D., salary 6,530.00
Rotchford, Charlene, salary 1,266.64
Roth, Marian, salary 5,433.36
Rowe, Edna P., salary 4,078.00
Russo, Theresa, salary 1,345.28
Ryan, Carol Ann, salary 2,570.72
Salipante, Mary, salary 1,100.00
Sawyer, Erald L., salary 7,240.00
Sawyer, Frances C., salary 6,236.00
Scanlan, Priscilla A., salary 4,393.36
Scully, Caleb J., salary 5,773.36
Secord. Ethel, salary 3,129.60
Secord, Muriel, salary 3,830.00
Shannon, Arthur. salary 3,383.28
Sheridan, Gertrude, salary 2,268.00
Sherman, Lillian, salary 3,930.00
Silva, Anna, salary 4,963.36
Siragusa, Peter, salary 4,730.00
Slamin, Phylis J., salary 4,393.36
Slattery, Catherine, salary 2,333.66
Small, Elizabeth, salary 3,536.64
Small, Ruth, salary 5,773.36
Smith, Madeline, salary 5,673.36
Smith, Martha, salary 1,183.28
Sollito, Francis U., salary 1,133.28
Stolnacke, Martha, salary 5,853.36
Striley, C. Harold, salary 6,770.00
Sullivan, Alice D., salary 5,785.36
Sullivan, Alice G., salary 5,673.36
Sullivan, Daniel, salary 4,053.36
Sullivan, Mary A., salary 5,853.36
Taylor, Catherine, salary 4,990.00
Taylor, Helen, salary 1,495.00
Thayer, Helen, salary 5,900.00
Thulin, Ruth, salary 6,236.00
Thorne, Carroll B., salary 1,516.64
293
Threadgold, Giles, salary 1,662.00
Ticehurst, Dorothy, salary 4,283.28
Timper, Alma L., salary 6,368.00
Tobin, Catherine, salary 3,833.28
Toomasian, Joan, salary 3,585.76
Tynan, Gertrude, salary 5,900.00
Vacca, Carlo, salary 4,110.72
Varney, Dorothy, salary 5,590.00
Vartikian, Norma K., salary 4,053.36
Walsh, Evelyn, salary 5,657.28
Walsh, June A., salary 1,750.00
Walsh, Patrick, salary 1,089.31
Ward, Alice, salary 5,900.00
Ward, Edwin H., salary 5,900.00
Ward, John H. R., salary 6,236.00
Ward, Marie, salary 4,503.36
Ware, Lois, salary 5,773.36
Watson, John J., salary 5,553.36
Weldon, Althea, salary 5,853.36
Wetherbee, Beulah A., salary 4,283.28
Whelan, Doris, salary 3,253.36
White, Doris salary 5,323.36
White, Mary Jane, salary 4,283.28
Williams, Geraldine, salary 1,893.28
Winning, G. Elizabeth, salary 5,673.36
Woodbury, Madeline, salary 5,900.00
Yankowski, George, salary 5,323.36
Young, Clara O., salary 4,282.72
Zarba, Christopher, salary 3,616.64
Substitutes
Andren, Ann, salary 120.00
Andrews, Madeline, salary 36.00
Annarummo, Salvatore, salary 216.00
Appel, Lily, salary 804.00
Arakelian, Arthur C., salary 12.00
Bainbridge, Margaret, salary 72.00
Barnes, Maude, salary 156.00
Barsom, Paul, salary 96.00
Bordette, Minna, salary 600.00
Bradley, Gail, salary 676.50
Bronson, Ann, salary 12.00
Brown, Margaret A., salary 36.00
Burns, Donald, salary 150.00
Carpenter, Annette, salary 288.00
Carroll, John, salary 12.00
Case, Richard, salary 156.00
Cerutti, Dolores, salary 72.00
Crimmins, Mary, salary 84.00
Crowley, Ann, salary 1,182.00
Desmond, Catherine, salary 180.00
Dillon, Mary M., salary 252.00
Downey, Catherine M., salary 60.00
Driscoll, Katherine, salary 1,140.00
Dukeshire, Ellen, salary 108.00
294
Dunston, Neree, salary 204.00
Dowell, Ruth, salary 912.00
Ellis, Florence, salary 18.00
Finnigan, Anne, salary 12.00
Fitzgerald, Florence, salary 420.00
Falt, James, salary 3.93
Falt, Riohard, salary 25.87
Friedman, Jeannette, salary 72.00
Gambone, Heloise Y., salary 144.00
Giroux, Albert, salary 108.00
Hathaway, Nora, salary 192.00
Hayes, Lillian, salary 168.00
Hickey, Anna, salary 108.00
Hoffman, Mrs. Robert, salary 156.00
Jackson, Robert, salary 72.00
Johnston, Margaret, salary 672.00
Joyce, Katherine G., salary 852.00
Lane, John D., salary 216.00
Leary, Leo F., salary 204.00
Luck, Jay, salary 34.30
Mallery, Sylvia E., salary 36.00
Matthews, Mary, salary 60.00
Meegan, Emily, salary 24.00
Milano, Edith, salary 228.00
Mooney, Helen, salary 36.00
Myers, Althea, salary 12.00
Murphy, Barbara, salary 1,344.00
Navarro, Stanley, salary 288.00
O'Brien, Ann E., salary 456.00
O'Connell, Catherine, salary 12.00
O)Shea, Marion, salary 48.00
Pane, Edythe, salary 168.00
Perry, Dorothy, salary 108.00
Puffer, Diana, salary 120:00
Regan, Albert T., salary 36.00
Reid, Stella M., salary 756.00
Rock, Carol, salary 36.00
Rotcliff, Elizabeth, salary 60.00
Rousseau, Doris, salary 48.00
Rowe, Edna, salary 12.00
Secord, Ethel, salary 168.00
Schofield, Harry, salary 156.00
Silva, Rosemary, salary 12.00
Spindel, Abby, salary 24.00
Stanley, Katherine W., salary 84.00
Stead, Lauretta, salary 96.00
Thorner, Elaine G., salary 84.00
Trumble, Mrs. William, salary 468.00
Toong, Jessie, salary 288.00
VanGelden, Mary F., salary 36.00
Volante, Robert, salary 48.00
Ward, Anna B., salary 12.00
Weston, Grace, salary 24.00
Williams, Geraldine, salary 264.00
Yarlott, Barbara, salary 48.00
Total Expenditures 1,377,664.11
Transferred to Revenue 8,848.89 1,386,513.00
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School—Instruction—Clerks'
A.,,,a.,,,.6 tion for 1957 35,288.00
Expenditures
Daley, Catherine, Salary 3,216.66
Dedeyan, Angel, Salary 2,750.00
Donnelly, Margaret, Salary 3,860.00
Gleason, Mary, Salary 2,118.29
Ianniello, Elvira M., Salary 207.50
Krikorian, Sadie, Salary 2,750.00
MacDonald, Ruth, Salary 3,216.66
McCarthy, Marjorie, Salary 1,650.00
Morrison, Vivian, Salary 2,118.29
Muldoon, Marion K., Salary 3,860.00
O'Connell, Margaret, Salary 2,750.00
Shea, Rosemary M., Salary 757.36
Spall, Ruth, Salary 2,408.33
Vahey, Marie, Salary 2,516.27
Total Expenditures 34,179.36
Transferred to Revenue 1,108.64 35,288.00
School—Instruction—Books & Supplies
Appropriation for 1957 45,000.00
Transferred Town Meeting 4,000.00 49,000.00
Expenditures
Allen, Floyd L., T Square clamps 30.40
Allyn & Bacon, books 924.98
American Book Co., books 174.75
American Builder, subscription 3.50
American Council on Education, books 20.00
American Education Publications, books 73420
American Laundry Inc., laundry service 7.65
American Personnel & Guidance, subscription 12.00
American School Board Journal, subscription 8.00
American Squares, records 84.00
Amsco School Publications, Inc., books 53.32
Anti-Defamation League, rental of films 25.00
Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc., books 18.42
Arco Publishing Co., publication 23.38
Ashmont Welding & Brazing Co., furnish and
install dual controls 35.00
Association of American Medical College, book 2.00
Association Press, book 2.92
Bannon, Joseph, expenses at meeting 3.50
Barnard & Co., Inc., F. J., binding books 473.36
Barrett Ins. Co.. John W., insurance 31023
Barron's Educational Series, books 4.12
Beacon Musical Instrument Co., repairs 34.37
Benefic Press, books 76.39
Bennison Flag and Decorating Co., bleacher
chair rental 425.00
Beaudette & Co., Inc., supplies 44.70
Bingham Brothers Co., rollers 13.66
Blake, Thomas A., expenses 16.86
Bobbs-Merrill Co., Inc., books 3.84
296
Boston Blue Print Co., drawing supplies 664.23
B'Nai B'Rith Voc. Service Bureau, subscription 3.00
Bostitch-Northeast Inc., supplies 2.25
Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., supplies 50.40
Boston Music Co.. music 9.21
Boston University Film, membership plans 200.00
Bourne Inc., music 16.40
Bradley, Milton Co., supplies 1,867.07
Brodhead Garrett Co., supplies 298.81
Bruce Publishing Co., books 5.12
Burdett Silver Co., books 247.69
Bureau of Publications, books 84.78
Burke, Walter J., detail duty 8.00
Burt, Philip H., & Lawrence W., services 25.20
Butterick Co., Inc., pattern book 1.00
Cambosco Scientific Co.. supplies 211.95
Cameron, Anne, auto expense 60.00
Careers, subscription 56.00
Carroll, Joseph L., reimbursing 9.00
Carter-Rice & Co., paper supplies 368.34
Cascade Paper Co., supplies 180.02
Chase-Parker & Co., supplies 282.96
Chronicle Guidance Publications, subscription 10.00
Colbert, Edward B., postage 25.00
College Entrance Eam Board, books 12.00
Colliers, P. F. & Son Co., Encyclopedias 425.72
Columbian Vise & Mfg., Co., supplies 9.86
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Framingham Ind., supplies 106.25
Condon-Glossa Insurance Agency, insurance 5.49
Consulting Psychologists Press, book 8.75
Coolidge Appliance Co., rental television 10.00
Coombs Motor Co., parts & labor 107.14
Cooperative Test Division, tests 154.80
Corrigan's Market, provisions 662.20
Craft, Arthur C., publishing, workbooks 21.44
Cuncinatto, John, expenses at meeting 3.50
Davidson, J. E.. subscriptions renewal 144.00
DeMambro Sound Equipment Co., supplies .80
Desmond-Stephan Mfg., supplies 5.95
Devlin, James, detail duty 8.00
Dick, A. B. Products Co., supplies 7.80
Dictaphone Corporation, parts 11.45
Donald, William H., expenses at meeting 3.50
Eaton Press, Inc., supplies 789.17
Educational Testing Service, testing 26.80
Educator's Book Club, books 41.51
Educators Progress Service, books 13.00
Encyclopedia Britannica Films, film rentals 262.04
Evans Printing Service, printing 75.95
Farm Bureau Association, supplies 8.39
Felt & Tarrant Mfg. Co., maintenance service 14.94
Felton, Clifton, expenses at meeting 21.75
Fischer Carl, Inc., music 694.82
Fletcher Hdw. Co., hardware 61.55
Follett Publishing Co., books 917.95
Garafolo, Francis A., detail duty 8.00
Garufl, Philip, expenses at meeting 3.50
297
Garvey Edmund Inc., services 76.28
Gatus Rubber Co., belts 10.42
Gaylord Bros. Inc., supplies 16.10
Ginn & Co., books 1,667.68
Gledhill Bros., supplies 1,361.36
Globe Book Co., books 111.01
Gorins, pad & cover set 1.17
Gray Co., M. A., rental-television sets 30.00
Greater Boston Dist. Inc., books 25.48
Green & Co., Inc., S. B., supplies 1225
Guiney, Apne C., gasoline expenses 96.00
Gulf Oil Products, gas 31.42
Hagopian, Richard, expenses 107.55
Hammett Co., J. L., supplies 8,067.74
Harcourt, Brace & Co. Inc., supplies 112.84
Harper & Brothers, books 7.68
Harvard University, films 419.0
Harvard University Press, books 4.58
Heath & Co. D. C., books 1,141.14
Hewins, Donald, binders 706.47
Hirtle, Bertram, expenses--meeting 3.50
Holt & Bugee Co., wood 1,039.91
Holt & Co., Inc. Henry, books 2,16525
Horne & Co., H. S., office supplies 827.27
Houghton Mifflin & Co., books 1,373.38
Hutchins, Ralph H., Jr., ,photographs 15.00
Ideal Pictures, film rental plan 452.51
Igoe, Daniel E., detail duty 8.00
Iroquois Publishing Co., books 151.04
Janner Instruments, cases-supplies 99.00
Jennings, Thomas F., detail duty . 8.00
Johnson's Saw Service, service 99.62
Journal of Counsel Psychology, renewal 6.00
Kelly, Francis A., expenses envelopes 104.89
Kelley, John J., trans.-postage 230.00
Kondazian, Edward M., filmstrips 12.00
Kreem's Camera & Card Shop, supplies 86.37
Laidlaw Bros., books 254.53
Lambert Co., supplies 214.80
LaShoto, Ffenry, expenses 3.50
League of Women Voters, books 85.00
Lincoln Market, supplies 205.12
Linehan, John J., expenses 112.00
Little Co., Chester A., town maps 2i2.00
Lloyd, Andrew J., supplies 9.05
Lovejoy, Clarence E., supplies 10.00
Lyons-Carnahan, books 413.53
MacMillan Co., books 179A8
Malone Bros., books 9.50
Manhattan Jewelers, stop watch 13.00
Mainco Trading Co., supplies 1,182.82
Makepeace Inc., B. L., supplies 46.52
Mannino, E. N., postage 8.00
Jordan Marsh Co., supplies 61.92
Mass. Bible Society 2.60
Mass. Motion Picture Service, service 305.30
Mass. Secondary School Prin. Assoc., dues 35.00
McBreen, Eleanor, postage 11.63
298
McCormick-Mathers Pub. Co., supplies 108.29
McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., books 289.83
McKnight & McKnight Pub. Co., books 3.87
McManus, Joseph, postage 104.00
Meehan, Patrick R., garage 35.00
Merrill, Charles E., books 205.87
Middlesex & Boston St. Rlwy. Co., buses 64.50
Milward Jr., James, books 43.12
Mitchell, Arthur, expenses meeting 3.50
Mooney Card & Glf t Shop, subscriptions 262.01
Murphy, Joseph F., expenses 37.45
Murray Co., Inc., John W., paper supplies 33.91
Nakashian Bros., rental-television 120.00
National Education Ass'n., .books 1.83
National Schoolcrafters, supplies 12.83
Newall Co., stain 26.97
New Eng. Assn. of Col., dues 26.50
New Eng. Film Service, service 650.01
N.E. Laundries, service 7.96
N.E. News Co., books 43.39
N.Y. Time, subscriptions 30.00
News Map of the Week, Inc., subscription 133.00
Norton, Edmund H., detail 12.00
Oates, John P., stamps 2725
O'Brien, Thomas IF., convention expenses 46.00
Oxford University, books 3.17
Packard Machinery Co., supplies 28.70
Personnel Press, Inc., supplies 16.50
Peterson, Harry, repairs -to instrument 12.25
Pettingill & Pear, chair rental 244.00
Postmaster-Boston, postage 74.00
Prentice-Hall, Inc., books 3.32
Prospect union Ed. Exchange, catalogs 12.00
Psychological Corp., test of music talents 29.00
Radio Wire T.V. Inc., tubes 29.00
Railway Express Agency, express service 2.57
Rand Type-Setting Service, Inc., service 327.75
Random House, Inc., books 12.83
Reilly, Dorothy, expenses 225
Ruwe Pencil Co., pencils 36.53
Rand McNally & Co., books 10L92
Robert Inc., Lewis, supplies 18.96
Rooney, E. Donlan, expenses 6.62
Raw-Peterson & Co., books 60.01
Ryerson & Son, Joseph T., steel 171.04
Sadlier, William H., books 119.34
Savage & Co., flour 3625
Savage, Stewart, detail 8.00
Sawyer, Erald L., postage 12.00
Scholastic-Junior, subscription 68.20
Science Club, film 30.00
Science Filmstrip of the Month, membership 60.00
Science Research Assn., books 207.97
Scott-Foresman & Co., books 2,950.94
Scribners Sons, Charles, films 108.28
Serio, Nicholas A., detail duty 8.00
Shea, William J., detail duty 8.00
Shepherdcraft, Sire marshal plan 12327
299
Silver Burdett & Co., supplies 88.84
Simon & Schuster Inc., guide 331.58
Singer Sewing Machine Co., supplies 168.08
Skil Corp., parts 10.38
South Western Pub. Co., books 719.36
Stanley-Winthrops, books 88.90
Standard Dup. Sales, supplies 105.01
Thomas, Charles C., books 1121
Townsend Typewriter Co., supplies 150.67
Viking Mfg. Co., supplies 88.18
United Nations, film 7.50
University of Illinois, supplies 3.65
University Publishing Co., supplies 26.16
U.S. Government Printing, publications 13.90
Ward's Stationers, supplies 3.15
Warrendale Pharmacy, supplies 7.50
Watertown Elec. Sup. Co., electrical supplies 188.73
Watertown Lumber Co., lumber 89.33
Webster-Thomas Co., supplies 28.00
Welch Mfg. Co., W. M., supplies 41.30
Webster Newspaper Union, supplies 22.19
Whitworth & Co., craft material 6.77
Wholesome Tilm Center, Inc., film 320
Wilcox Follett Co., books 3A2
Wild & Stevens, Inc., supplies 278.01
Wiley & Son, Inc., John W., books 5.52
Wilson Co., H. W., supplies 15.00
Winston Co., John C., books 792.98
Woodcraft Supply Co., supplies 111.90
Woolworth Co., F. W., supplies 28.58
World Book Co., books 1,524.70 49,000.00
School-Operation-Salaries
Appropadation for 1957 95,790.00
Expenditures
Austin, Ray P., Salary 3,332.22
Alberico, Vincent, Salary 3,450.00
Basile, James. Salary 3,334.72
Blackburn, Joseph, Salary 3,990.00
Bloomer, Gerard, Salary 3,990.00
Cram, John, Salary 3,990.00
Farago, Frank F., Salary 3,571.31
Devaney, Mary, Salary 2,740.00
Gill, Katherine, Salary 2,740.00
Haddie, Florence, Salary 2,740.00
Hotin, Arthur, Salary 31990.00
Kyle, John P., Salary 3,612.09
Lama, Nicolo, Salary 3,720.00
MacDonald, Frank J., Salary 3,666.95
Mannix, Robert S., Salary 2,711.74
McCaffery, Alex, Salary 229.80
McHugh, Thomas P., Salary 89.36
Murphy, Margaret, Salary 2,740.00
Papandrea, Anthony P., Salary 3,33222
Raute, Edwin M., Salary 472.40
Reichert, Frederick A., Salary 3,373.93
Smythe, Francis J., Salary 3,720.00
300
Tierney, William, Salary 3,990.00
Torres, John, Salary 3,990.00
Upit, Ralph, Salary 3,720.00
Waitt, Mary, Salary 2,740.00
Wallace, Irving I., Salary 3,744.53
Walsh, James, Salary 3,990.00
White, Simeon, Salary 3,720.00
Withee, Alice, Salary 2,740.00
Austin, Ray P., Salary—overtime 102.00
Tierney, William, Salary—overtime 114.00
Total Expenditures 94,387.27
Transferred to Revenue 1,402.73 95,790.00
School Operation—Supplies
Approprua,tion for 1957 6,500.00
Expenditures
Boston Janitors Supply Co. Inc., supplies 229.65
Brookline Bag & Paper Co., towels 879.63
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 1,675.03
Eaton Press Inc., printing 100.00
Fuller Co., Inc., supplies 123.25
Harriman, M. A., mops 131.36
Hillyard Sales Co., gym finish 402.60
Lightfoot Schultz Co., soap dispensers 13.04
Martin Chemical Co., oriental spray 770.71
McCarron, William J., supplies 275.62
Merit Paper & Chemical Corp., towels 665.17
Robbins Dis. Co., G. B., dry mops 42.75
Rochester Germicide Co., supplies 98.00
Stadium Textile Co., cloths 447.67
Stanley Home Products, brooms 277.71
Stetson Co., M.D., baskets, pans, brooms 109.71
Vestal, Inc., supplies 257.85
Total Expenditures 6,499.75
Transferred to Revenue .25 6,500.00
School—Light—Power
Appropriation for 1957 25,000.00
Transferred Reserve Fund 3,557.75 28,557.75
Expenditures
Boston Edison Co., service 27,071.69
Boston Gas'Co., service 1,485.85
Total Expenditures 28,557.54
Transferred to Revenue .21 28,557.75
School—Operation—Fuel
Appropriation for 1957 30,000.00
Transferred to Reserve Fund 6,751.40 36,751A0
361
Expenditures
Belmont Herald, advertising 3.56
Burton-Fwber Coal Co.. fuel 4,496.48
City Fuel Co., fuel 3,493.92
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 2,655.48
Munhall Fuel Co., fuel 26,092.02
Somerville Charcoal Co., Inc., charcoal 70.00 36.751.40
School Operation-Water
Appropriation for 1957 1,000.00
Expenditures
Town of Watertown, metered water 992.06
Transferrd to Revenue 7.94 1,000.00
School Operation-Halls
Appropriation for 1957 11000.00
Expenditures
Albe2ico, Vincent, services 56.00
Austin, Ray P., services 90.00
Basile, James, services 8.00
Blackburn, Joseph, services 8.00
Bloomer, Gerard, services 176.00
Cram, John, services 10.00
Hotin, Arthur, services 22.00
Igoe, James M., services 14.50
Kelley, John J., services 10.00
McDonald, Frank, services 4.00
Murphy, Margaret, services 9.00
Papandrea, Anthony, services 16.00
Reichert, Fred, services 8.00
Tierney, William, services 100.00
Torres, John, services 266.50
Upit, Ralph, services 42.00
Wallace, Irving, services 16.00
Walsh, James, services 124.00
White, Simeon, services 20.00 1,000.00
School-Maintenance
AppropTdation for 1957 47,400.00
Expenditures
Alberico, Vincent, services 48.Q0
All Appliance Center, presto irons 6.00
American Laundry, Inc., laundry service 32.92
Antonellis D. Inc., grates in boilers 76.99
Atlas Paint & Supply Co., supplies 7.16
Austin, Ray, special detail 34.00
Banthein Engineering Co., supplies 19.42
Barrett, John W. Ins. Agency, insurance 130.00
Basile, James, special duty 44.00
Belmont Herald, advertising 5.00
Beaudette & Company, Inc., service 44.10
Blackburn, Joseph. special duty 36.00
Bloomer, Gerard, special duty 16.00
Boston Edison, service 334.58
302
Boston Janitors Supply Co., service 28.50
Boston & Maine R.R. Co., freight 2.44
Boston Scale Repairing Co., Inc., services 35.75
Brown, Malcolm C., removing tree 50.00
Brown, Roger, service 83.00
Buddy's, seat cover 3.50
Burke, Harry E., & Sons 11.17
Burroughs Corp., service 134.35
Campbell Hdwe. Inc., supplies 1,078.38
Carton, L. F. Inc., service 125.00
Charles Contracting Co., Inc., service 392.54
Charlton Green Co., service 52.80
Chestnut Welding & Iron Co., repairs 120.00
Christie, Alfred Y., services 225.03
Clapper Co., service and wheel disc 68.95
Combustion Service Co. of N.E.,
burner and 2 scully .pilots 1,263.96
Comm. of Mass. Div. of Blind,
pianos tuned and repaired 495.00
Community Mower Service, service and repairs 39.00
Comptometer Div. Felt & Torrant Mfg. Co.,
service 22.41
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 1,616.03
Coombs Motor Co., repairs 149.17
Cormac Ind., Inc.. developer 16.00
Cram, John, special duty 40.00
Crook, Wm. A. Co., Inc., supplies 170.32
Currier, F. W. Co., supplies 29.40
DeMambro Sound Equipment Co., supplies 72.95
Eaton Press, supplies 100.00
Egan, John W. Co., painting 8,845.03
Elliott, Robert J., service 33.03
Empire Electrical Co., repairs 182.59
Equipment Renting Co., rental sander and edger 9.75
Fantasia, Seraflno, special duty 101.00
Farago, Frank, special duty 72.00
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 3.00
Gatchell Glass Co., supplies 559.71
G.B.C. Sales & Service, service on Rexagraph 7.60
Graybar Elec. Co., Inc., supplies 121.80
Green, S. B. Co., supplies 4.32
Gulf Oil Products, oil and gas 210.78
Hallemite Mfg. Co., supplies 7.58
J. L. Hammett Co., supplies 2,882.80
Higgins, J. L., services on shades 1,55420
Hodge Boiler Works, repairs 723.32
Horacek, Victor J. Co., repairs 273.08
Hotin, Arthur, special duty 128.00
I.B.M. Corp., service on time equipment 745.42
Jacobsen Power Mower Co., repairs 126.42
Joyce, P. J. & Son Inc., repairs 231.00
Keane Fire Equipment Co., extinguishers 427.45
Kelley, John T., special duty 21.00
Kelsoe Bros., servvices 101.00
Kyle, John, special duty 36.00
Lama, Nick, special duty 72.00
Lord's, Inc., cleaning 6.00
Mannix, Robert, special duty 12.00
Martin Chemical Co., supplies 108.90
303
Mass. Gas & Electric Light Supply Co.,
supplies 2,048.82
Mass. Motion Picture Service,
repairs and supplies 409.00
Massa V. & Sons, repairs 785.00
Maurer, Francis R., repairs 135.00
McCarron, William J., supplies 24.25
Mechanics Iron Foundry Co., grates 180.00
Merit Paper & Chemical Corp., supplies 205.92
Metaline Corp., supplies 409.80
Milmore, Frederick, J., service 15.00
Minneapolis-Honeywell, labor 23.63
Monroe Calculator Machine Co., service contract 90.75
Morrison, David, services 5.00
Nally Movers, Inc., services 18.00
National Cash Register Co., maintenance 20.00
Nesbitt, John J., Inc., supplies 4.50
N.E. Film Service Inc., repairs, parts and labor 139.39
N.E. Laundries, laundry service 5.12
Norrish, George, special duty 37.00
O'Neil, Richard, special duty 20.00
Packard Machinery Co., supplies 26.36
Parker Danner Co., supplies 7.20
Pirolli, Machael & Sons, supplies 28.75
Powers Regulator Co., service 89.08
Radio Wire Television Inc., supplies 12.75
Railway Express, express 8.63
R.eichart, Fred, special duty 20.00
Robbins, Stanley R. & Co., Inc., labor 1,760.00
Ross Motor Parts Co., supplies 12.44
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., service and labor 6,414.26
Ryan L. Co., supplies 44.92
Shutt, George L., Inc., repairs 2.50
Singer Sewing Machine Co., service 66.00
Sloan Valve Co., supplies 56.68
Smith-Corona, Inc., 4 typewriters 410.00
Smythe, Frank, services 40.00
Sparkling Window Cleaning Co.,
window cleaning service 45SO
Stadman, Edward S., service 21.00
Standard Duplicating Machine Agency, supplies 256.29
Standard Electric Time Co., service 109.90
Stetson, M.D. Co., supplies 133.05
Sunbeam Corp., 1 mixmaster 22.75
Tamoshunas, Frank J., labor 20.00
Taverna. Dominic, garaging 77.00
Thompson Water Cooler Co.,
labor and material 14.75
Thomas Sales Co., cleaning venetian blinds 88.00
Thomasian Jewelry Inc., supplies 125.76
Tierney, William. special duty 46.00
Titus, L. C., services 3,787.49
Torres, John, special duty 12.00
Townsend Typewriter Co., repairs 676.25
Turf Equipment Co., service 24.10
Upit, Ralph, special duty 16.00
Vicari & Salvo, services 1,085.00
Wallace, Irving, special duty 119.00
Walsh, John, special duty 32.00
304
Waltham Chemical Co., supplies 587.50
Wanecek, Peter & Co. Inc., services 529.00
Watertown Lock & Cycle Co., lock work 7.50
Watertown Lumber, supplies 140.13
Watertown Plumbing and Heating, supplies 105.86
Webster Supply Co., Inc., supplies 204.48
White, Simeon. labor 10.00
Wyatts, Inc., typewriter service 205.50
Zastrea, Harry, cleaning furnaces 460.00
Total Expenditures 47,398.07
Transferred to Revenue 1.93 47,400.00
School—Special Maintenance
Appropriation for 1957 5,500.00
Expenditures
Chesterton, A. W. Company, repair boiler 2.438.80
Gatchell Glass Co., repairs 142.56
Hodge Boiler Works, labor and parts 2,579 70
Hughes, Walter, repairs and labor 250.00
Lambert, Francis, labor 25."U'0
Massa V. & Sons, labor 55.00
Mass. Gas & Electric Light Co., supplies 8.98
Total Expenditures 5,499.24
Transferred to Revenue .76 5,500.00
School—New Equipment
Appropriation for 1957 6,000.00
Expenditures
Hammett, J. L. Co., desks and chairs 2,738.20
Horne, H. S. & Co., supplies 267.90
International Business Machines Corporation,
typewriters 1,666.55
Maico Boston Co., special portable Audiometer 338.00
New England Film Service, Inc., repairs 405.86
Royal McBee Corporation, typewriter 145.00
Standard Duplicating Machine Corp.,
Duplicating Machine 222.75
Welch Allyn Co., testing kits 213.26
Total Expenditures 5,997.52
Transferred to Revenue 2.48 6,000.00
School—Ground Improvement
Appropriation for 1957 2,900.00
Expenditures
Joyce, P. J. & Sons Inc.,
stock, labor and trucking 2,530.00
Lambert, Francis, tree removal 175.00
305
The Yeoman's O'Connell Co., supplies and labor 149.00
Zani, Robert J., repairs 45•0
Total Expenditures 2,899.00
Transferred to Revenue 1.00 2,900.00
School—Medical
Appropration for 1957 14,885.00
Expenditures
Beverly, Marjorie, salary 3,440.00
Carr, Mary A., salary 583.05
Cook, Dorothy S., salary 3,371.00
LeRoy, Rocoo V., salary 1080.00
Secord, Walter N., salary 1,680.00
Toppan, Albert B., salary 1,680.00
Wallace, Anna M., salary 2,361.25
Total Expenditures 14,795.30
Transferred to Revenue 89.70 14,885.00
School—Mllitary Retirement
Appropriation for 1957 200.00
Expenditures
Mass. Teachers Retirement Board, retirement 200.00
School—Medical Supplies
Appropriation for 1957 400•00
Expenditures
Dunn's Drug Store, medical supplies 385.30
Waxd's Stationers, supplies 14.70
Total Expenditures 400.00 400.00
School—Nurses Cars
Appropriation for 1957 480.00
Expenditures
Beverly, Marjorie, transportation 160.00
Carr, Mary, transportation 32.00
Cook, Dorothy, transportation 160.00
Wallace, Anna, transportation 108.00
Total Expenditures 460.00
Transferred to Revenue 20.00 480.00
School—Evening
Appropriation for 1957 6,000.00
Expenditures
Aylaian, Lucy, salary 70.00
Bannon, Joseph, salary 175.00
Brennick, Anna, salary 70.00
Capralos, James, salary 3.00
Carroll, Joseph, Jr., salary 70.00
Chinian, Jack, salary 70.00
306
Coen, Mildred, salary 217.00
Coffey, Mary, salary 35.00
Creante, Joanne, salary 77.00
Denaro, Emma, salary 126.00
DePelteau, Lauretta, salary 35.00
DeVincent, Ruth, salary 217.00
Dineen, Joseph, salary 3.50
Donald, William, salary 217.00
Donnelly, Margaret, salary 91.00
Ellis, Florence, salary 7.00
Farago, Frank, salary 150.00
Felton, Clifton, salary 210.00
Grassia, Anthony, salary 203.00
Haynes, Avrll Mrs., salary 189.00
Hinberg, Dorothy, salary 203.00
Hotin, Arthur, salary 93.00
Hynes, Joanne, salary 70.00
Jaboiley, Louise, salary 147.00
Kelleher, William, salary 14.00
Koumjian, John, salary 7.00
LaIma, Nick, salary 33.00
Laughrea, William, salary 147.00
Luppino, Dominic, salary 42.00
McFarland, Mary, salary 175.03
Meehan, Patrick, salary 210.00
Newcombe, Pauline, salary 210.00
Nutting, Hester, salary 7.00
O'Connell, Paul, salary 203.00
Pane, Edythe, salary 35.00
Pellegrino, Angelina, salary 14.00
Pellagrino, Lillian, salary 35.00
Peros, Frank, salary 217.00
Phelan, Rita, salary 182.00
Regan, Helen, salary 77.00
Roach, Thomas, salary 63.00
Robinson, Richard, salary 3.50
Robinson, T. Donald, salary 1,136.00
Ruggerio, John, salary 7.00
Setti, Elsa, salary 112.00
Sullivan, Daniel, salary 210.00
Torres, Mary, salary 77.00
Wogan, Prudence, salary 35.00
Total Expenditures 6,000.00
School-Evening School Supplies
Appropriation for 1957 400.00
Expenditures
Belmont Herald, add 36.00
Boston Edison Co., Mixmaster 26.95
Boston Findings Co., supplies 11.40
Common Council for American 'Unity, books 9.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 123.11
Evans Printing Service, printing 51.00
Hammett, J. L. Co., supplies 35.90
Mariner, E. E., book 1.75
Middleby, Joseph Jr., supplies 20.40
307
Peter Paul Office Equip., Co., service 7.35
Robinson, T. Donald, reimbursing 9.00
Rowe, H. M. Co., -brief typing 18.54
Somers, C. W. & Co., supplies 4.50
Watertown Lumber Co., plywood 9.55
Total expenditures 364.45
Transferred to Revenue 35.55 400.00
School-Trade-Outside Tuition
Appropriation for 1957 12,000.00
Expenditures
Arlington, Town of, tuition 37.20
Baima, Robert H., transportation 4.86
Belmont, Town of, tuition 1,524.12
Benson, Kenneth, transportation 522
Boston, City of, tuition 1,251.83
Boyajian, Harold, transportation 8.64
Brookline, Town of, tuition 9.75
Burke, Donald, transportation 27.18
Burke, Paul J., transportation 37.62
Central Square Taxi, transportation 545.00
Connolly, Albert, .transportation 10.98
Dearden, John G., transportation 23.04
Demirdjian, Michael, transportation 12.24
D'Eugenio, John P., transportation 4.14
Doucette, Robert, transportation 18.00
Dubois, Richard P., transportation 5.94
Flannery, James E., transportation 9.36
Fournier, John A., transportation 17.46
Fraser, Richard A., transportation 23.40
Gallagher, William J., transportation 5.22
Garafalo, Francis A., transportation 37.80
Holland, Edward D., transportation 5.58
Jensen, Walter A., transportation 5.76
Joyal, Alfred H., transportation 5.76
Keegan Taxi, Service, transportation 129.87
Lowell, City of, tuition 24.60
Lynn, City of, tuition-evening school 1.50
Mangeon, Gerald, transportation 6.30
Maniachi, Charles J., transportation 5.58
Marchant, Jr., Raymond R., transportation 12.60
Medford, City of, tuition 21.00
Montgomery, Joseph, transportation 2.88
Newton, City of, tuition 7,444.82
Occhino, John, transportation 43.08
O'Leary, John W., transportation 25.56
Pottie, George T., transportation 5.40
Roper, Thomas, transportation 10.80
Russo, Arnold C., transportation 6.80
Seale, Robert, .transportation 2826
Sprampinato, Russell, transportation 12.24
Thompson, James, transportation 18.00
Vaughan, Ronald J., transportation 12.78
Walsh, John F., transportation 15.48
308
Waltham, City of, tuition 485.30
Wenthworth, Warren G., Jr., transportation 5.58
Total Expenditures 11,954.53
Transferred to Revenue 45.47 12,000.00
School—New Beach Wagon
Appropriation for 1957 1,700.00
Expenditures
Buddy's, covers 39.00
Coombs Motor Co., beach wagon 1,300.00
Shutt Inc., George L., tires 55.38
Total Expenditures 1,394.38
Transferred to Revenue 305.62 1,700.00
School—Transportation
Appropriation for 1957 2,500.00
Transferred Town Meeting 700.00 3,200.00
Expenditures
Coombs Motor Co., parts 43.02
Gray Line Inc., coaches 480.00
Gulf Oil Corp., gas 350.44
Metropolitan Coach Service 45.00
Middlesex & Boston St. Rlwy, coaches 2,064.00
Wallace, Irving, garage 81.00
Whitney, J. Malcolm, auto registration fee 136.52
Total Expenditures 3,199.98
Transferred to Revenue .02 3,200.00
School—Athletic Fund Insurance
Appropriation for 1957 3,000.00
Expenditures
Barrett, John W., insurance 3,000.00
School—Athletic Fund Salaries
Expenditures
Alberico, Alice, Salary 4,503.36
Biggane, Sara, Salary 6,348.O0
Clem, Carl, Salary 6,495.52
Costello, Donald, Salary 420.00
D'Allesandro, Richard, Salary 336.00
Dupuis, Robert, Salary 5,229.44
Gleason, Robert, Salary 1,097.60
Harris, John, Salary 784.00
Helphinstine, Pauline, Salary 4,481.26
Koumjian, John, Salary 224.00
Malley, Joseph, Salary 560.00
Mantenuto, John, Salary 6,569.36
tag
McCarthy, Ruth, Salary 5,076.28
McDermott, Joseph, Salary 224.00
Najarian, Richard, Salary 32.00
Oates, Thomas, Salary 52.00
Palladino, Victor, Salary 6,73528
Rogers, Katherine, Salary 5,179.36
Shannon, Arthur, Salary 256.00
Sheehan, James, Salary 6,947.36
Yankowski, George, Salary 448.00
Ward, Edwin H., Salary 388.00
Total Expenditures 62,385.82
Transferred to Revenue 2.18 62,388.00
School-Athletic Fund
Appropriation for 1957 12,000•00
Receipts 8,254.75
Transferred Town Meeting 2,000.00 22,254.75
Expenditures
Belmont Herald, advertising 75.00
Belmont High School Athletic Ass'n., receipts 2,198.40
Beverly H. H. Ass'n., receipts 28125
Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., supplies 5,74227
Brine Co., W. H., shoulder & hip pads 407.25
Collins, James L., dues 20.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 728.05
Evans Printing Service, printing 22.50
Faculty Mgrs. Ass'n., dues 10.00
Farm Bureau Ass'n., wood shavings 10.20
Fletcrher Hardware Co. Inc., supplies 3.10
Claus Gelotte Inc., film rentals 460.80
Gleason, Robert, expenses 725.00
Globe Ticket Co. of N.E., tickets 145.42
Gordon Linen Service, towel service 280.00
Harris, Charles A., supplies 335.00
Harris, John J., petty cash 435.76
Ivory System, reconditioning 1,302A5
Mastrangelo, Louis, MAD., services 400.00
Meldon Golf League, dues 3.00
Metropolitan Coach Service, service 2,114.40
Morse, Harold J., dues 4.00
Newton High School H. H., receipts 190.18
Otis Bros. Co., sox & tee shirts 305.00
Parisian Dye House, Inc., cleaning 588.66
Perkins, Arthur F., entry fee 100.00
Proctor, John, dues 10.00
Rand Type Setting Service, Inc., printing 41.75
Rindge Tech High School AA.,
football guaia ee 100.00
Sanborn, Ralph M., league dues 90.00
Skating Club of Boston, contract for hockey 1,048.50
Twomey, Maurice, dues 10.00
Valk, Paul, soccer league dues 10.00
Wallace, Irving, transportation 8.00
Warren, Bucky, Ind., thot puts 52.80
310
Watertown Herald, advertising 3.50
Watertown High Art Club,
handling football program 60.00
Watertown Sport Center, supplies 294.35
Various Persons 2,828.53
Total Expenditures 21,445.09
Balance carried forward 809.66 22,254.75
School—Federal Lunch
Balance Forward 3,312.32
Appropriation for 1957 3,600.00
Receipts 58,387.69 65,300.01
Expenditures
Andrews Paper Co., supplies 265.20
Baldau, Fred W. Co., supplies 418.23
Barrett, John W. Ins., insurance 10.50
Bernard Food Industries, Inc., supplies 50.70
Cameron, Anne, petty cash 806.12
Cameron, Margaret, salary 1,386.12
Capitol Sales Co., supplies 27523
Carton, L. F., Inc., service 5.50
Casson Corp., supplies 480.66
Ce-Lect Baking Co., supplies 1,679.59
Coen, Mary A., salary 1,689.29
Comm. of Massachusetts, provisions 292.40
Dole & Bailey, Inc., supplies 1,514.84
Gas Consumers Service, parts 30.10
General Ice Cream Co., ice cream 2,072.10
Guiney, Anne, petty cash 422.33
Guy, Jennie, salary . 1,969.34
Hession, Katherine, salary 114.26
Hobart Mfg. Co., labor, expense-dishwasher 66.82
Holmes, Daisy H., salary 1,977.60
Hood, H. P. & Sons, ice cream 497.60
Johnson, H. A. Co., canned goods 2,294.17
Longley, Helen, salary 1,182.19
Macauley, Ethel M., salary 1,681.67
MacInnes, Margaret, salary 1,689.29
MacLeod, Carrie, salary 1,689.29
MacLeod, Margaret, salary 1,689.29
Manzelli, Mary, salary 992.23
Martel, Gertrude, salary 60.96
Milan, P. A. Inc., provisions 238.10
Monarch Finer Foods, provisions 139.61
Nally, Katherine F., salary 1,364.32
National Ice Cream Co., ice cream 1,996.80
New England Tel. & Tel., service 144.99
Nixon, Catherine A., salary 1,689.29
Russo A. & Sons, produce 962.15
Sampson, Elizabeth, salary 1,689.29
Savage & Co., sugar 58.00
Stokes Food Service Inc., supplies 45.40
Stoneham Candy & Tobacco Co., supplies 1,081.20
'Tayters Inc., supplies 2,610.03
311
Walrob Farm, supplies 1,433.34
Watertown Wholesale Jobbers, supplies 1,513.00
Webster Thomas Co., supplies 4,418.76
Whiting Milk Co., milk and cream 14,373.54
Yankorwski, George, services 500.00
Total Expenditures 61,561.44
Balance Forward 3,738.57 65,300.01
School—Milk Fund
Balance Forward 2,494.92
Receipts 22,359.48 24,854.40
Expenditures
Andrews, Joseph W., ice cream 107.00
General Ice Cream, ice cream 161.75
Golden Cookie Bakeries Inc., cookies 27.06
Higgins Ice Gleam, ice cream 34.00
H. P. Hood & Sons, ice cream 41.58
Retailers, Inc., ice cream 36.55
Sunshine Biscuits Inc., cookies 50.71
Whiting Milk Co., milk 22,427.30
Woodland's Ice Cream Inc., ice cream 102.85
Total .Expenditures 22,988.80
Balance Forward 1,865.60 24,854.40
School—North Watertown Elementary School
Balance forward 1,412.11
Expenditures
Conway-Cannon Co., window grilles 516.00
Hammett, J. L. Co., desks and chairs 794.00
Mass. Gas & Electric Light Supply Co., supplies 33.36
Total Expenditures 1,343.36
Balance forward 68.75 1,412.11
School—East Junior High Addition
Balance forward 69,109.93
Transferred from Town Meeting 3,000.00
72,109.93
Transferred to Remodeling 1,900.00 70,209.93
Expenditures
Appalachian Flooring Co., service contracts 3,262.32
Bettinger Corp., service contract 670.00
Boston Eldison Co., service 656.35
Boston Milling Co., final decree 4,515.00
Boyle, James H. & Son, contracts 2,226.99
312
Comeau, P. J., parts and labor 375.16
DeMambro Sound Equipment Co.. sound system 3,409.0.,
Garbitt, C. Dale, contracts 2,096.00
Gilbert & Beckert Co., contracts 1,552.25
Graybar Electric Co., supplies 609.79
Groissier & Shlager Iron Works, contracts 15,434.75
Vincent L. Hennessey and Sidney J. Kagan,
settlement of outstanding liens 7,173.89
Hope's Window Inc., contracts 2,209.20
Joyce, P. J. & Son, Inc. 3,500.00
Mass. Gas & Electric Light Supply Co.,
supplies 3,616.25
Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co., contracts 450.00
New England Insulation Co., insulation 1,999.20
O'Connell Supply Co., contracts 28.56
Peerless Insurance Co.,
settlement of outstanding liens 3,500.00
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., contracts 514.20
Rinaldi Tile Co., contracts 2,659.00
Risso, Harry E., labor 72.00
Riverside Pipe & Supply Co., contracts 125.00
Ross, Patrick, contracts 2,104.86
Wagon Wheel Nursery, landscaping 1,950.00
Total Expenditures 64,709.77
Balance forward 5,500.16 70,209.93
School—East Junior High Remodeling
Balance forward 3,336.94
Balance forward from addition 1,900.00 5,236.94
Expenditures
Boston Blue, Print Co., print 20.90
Coletti Bros., alterations East Junior High 2,527.68
Comeau, P. J., replace broken glass 123.21
Dodge, F. W. Corp., Official proposal 16.00
Hughes, W. H., Inc., clean motor and blower 67.95
Mack, Thomas J. Co., contracts 1,781.00
Total expenditures 4,536.74
Balance forward 700.20 5,236.94
School—East Junior High
Heating and Ventilating
Appropriation for 1957 100,000.00
Transferred from Town Meeting 3,%000.00 97,000.00
Expenditures
Boston Blue Print Co.. supplies 129.36
Boston Globe, advertisement 95.40
Coletti Bros., services 5,081.00
Comeau, P. J., labor and material 71.40
Dodge, F. W. Corp., official proposal 49.50
313
Gainey's Construction, adv. bids and labor 24.00
Risso, Harry E., Labor 2,790.00
Ross Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc.,
services 48,808.38
Total expenditures 57,049.04
Balance forward 39,950.96 97,000.00
Public Library Department—Salaries
Appropriation for 1957 113,854.00
Expenditures
Anagnoson, Angeline, Salary 412.50
Belisle, Denise, Salary 100.88
Blake, Mary C., Salary 4,280.00
Bloomer, Gerard, Salary 336.00
Brady, Rose M., Salary 3,210.00
Bryant, Audrey, Salary 3,833.33
Burgess, Dorothy, Salary 3,253.33
Cahill, Alice, Salary 24.60
Cannon, Evelyn, Salary 159.77
Carey, John Charles, Salary 3,720.03
Cerrati, Rosemary, Salary 106.51
Cohoes, Suzanne, Salary 1,704.24
Cowles, Ruth H., Salary 189.37
Crowley, James A., Salary 3,990.00
Day, Ralph, Salary 49.20
Diozzi, Anne, Salary 315.70
Doucette, Jane, Salary 510.03
Elphick, Ruth L., Salary 3,950.00
Esser, Prank, Salary 57.60
Gallagher, Julia B., Salary 3,253.33
Gillis, F. Elizabeth, Salary 3,436.00
Hale, Marie, Salary 2,735.77
Hall, Ruth, Salary 2,706.00
Harney, Mary V., Salary 4,274.42
Haviland, Edith, Salary 1,090,7E
Herboldsheimer, Evelyn, Salary 3,621.62
Hiles, Lauretta, Salary 1,100.00
Healey, Elaine, Salary 998.66
Howard, Ethel M., Salary 3,950.00
Johnson, Theodore, Salary 3,494.25
Kelley, Kathleen, Salary 76.50
Lamprakis, Irene, Salary 3,300.00
MacLeod, Mary E., Salary 2,890.00
MacCurdy, Natalie; Salary 3,700.00
Mannix, Paul, Salary 3,555.00
Mannix, William J., Salary 3,720.00
Maxson, Donna, Salary 102.05
McCourt, Marie, Salary 153.15
McGann, Marguerite, Salary 326.73
McNally, Mary, Salary 5,460.00
McKhann, Margaret L., Salary 1,569.56
Murray, Charlotte, Salary 3,880.00
O'Brien, Carol Ann, Salary 311.84
O'Brien, Kathleen, Salary 203.75
314
O'Connell, Harold, Salary 476.13
Palagallo, Mary, Salary 680.03
Powell, Margaret, Salary 98.38
Powers, Thomas, Salary 153.25
Ryan, Eleanor, Salary 289.35
Ryan, Margaret, Salary 149.85
Sexton, Harold, Salary 1,470.75
Sullivan, Eleanor, Salary 3,700.00
Testa, Esther E., Salary 3,950.00
Todino, Josephine, Salary 40.20
Travalini, Marion, Salary 127.35
Vahey, Mary, Salary 164.15
Vander Haegen, Eleanor, Salary 116.85
Verrochi, Roseanne, Salary 527.86
White, Jeanne, Salary 3,868.00
Yerxa, Catherine M., Salary 6,530.00
Total Expenditures 112,454.60
Transferred to Revenue 1,399.40 113,854.00
Emergency Overtime
Appropriation for 1957 200.00
Expenditures
Carey, John C., Salary 21.36
Crowley, James A., Salary 101.74
Mannix, Paul, Salary 48.36
Mannix, William J., Salary 21.36
Total Expenditures 192.82
Transferred to Revenue 7.18 200.00
Public Library-Books-Periodicals & Binding
Appropraa+tion for 1957 19,750.00
Expenditures
Amer. Assoc. State & Local History, directory 1.75
Amer. Book-Prices Current, book index 45.47
American Heritage, annual index 1.00
American Library Ass'n., guide to reference 189.75
American Radio Relay League, book 2.00
American Corp., subscription 6.00
Bacon Pamphlet Ger. Inc., supplies 3.62
Bankers Service Co., directory 35.00
Barnard & Co., Inc., F. J., books 183.00
Barron's, subscription 15.00
Benefic Press, books 139.65
Bleachery Old Times, book 5.00
Boston, City of-Trustees of Public Library, subs. 2.00
Boston Law Book Co., book 3.00
Bowker Co., RR.. subscriptions 114.75
Briggs & Briggs Inc., records 358.88
Bro-Dart Industries, jacket covers 638.65
Bunker, Marie, Books 4.50
Campbell & Hall Inc., books 4,414.89
315
Campbell, David, books 1.00
Charuth Press. book 4.17
Coley Taylor, Inc., book 6.91
P. R. Collier & Son, subscription 12.75
Congressional Quarterly, subscription 96.00
Coon, Nelson, books 8.40
Compton & Co., F. E., encyclopedia 111.84
Dame & Co., Nathaniel, books 10.35
Denison & Co., T. S., boks 3.32
DeRochemont Film Library, film 150.90
Doubleday & Co., books 965.94
Dura Binding Co., books rebound 112.65
Encyclopaedia Britannica, books 194.15
Essential Books, Inc., book 5.03
Faxon Co., Inc. F. W., book 5.12
Field Enterprises Inc., books 394.80
Garner & Co., Charles M., books 1,258.88
Gilmary Society, books 13.40
Ginn & Company, books 177.63
Golberger Agency, books 624.95
Harian Publications, books 12.28
Hamasdegh , books 19.00
Hammond & Co., C. S., maps 52.03
Haskell, Ira J., book 5.00
Haubner, A. A., books 15928
High Fidelity, subscription 10.00
Inf. Classroom Picture Publishers, pictures 86.20
Informational Directory Co., directory 2.00
Industrial Marketing, subscription 3.00
Kerekes Bros. Inc., books 2.25
Kirkus, Virginia, subscription renewal 36.50
Knights News Co., papers 19.05
Lawyers Co-operative Pub. Co., Books 57.50
League of Women Voters, books 10.00
Louisiana State Univ. Press, book 5.16
Marquis-Who's Who, Inc., books 74.20
Mayo Agency Inc., insurance 6.75
Modern Materials Handling, subscription 8.00
Moody's Investors Service 285.00
Motor Book Dept., manual 5.56
National Baseball Congress, baseball annuals 2.50
National Education Assn. of the U.S., dues 10.00
N.E. Film Service, Inc., film 90.00
N.E. News Co., Books 3,508.06
N.Y. Public Library, book 1.50
N.Y. Times Co., subscriptions 45.00
News Map of the Week, Inc. 19.75
Owen Publishing Co., books 49.32
Parents' Magazine Ed. Press Inc.,
encyclopedia 9325
Pearson, John A., books 113.80
Picture Book Press, books 18.90
Pitman Pub. Corp., books 2.62
Polk & Co., R. L., directory service 10.00
Public Affairs Pamphlets, pamphlets 5.00
Public Relations Planner, subscription 48.00
Prentice-Ball Inc., books 218.75
Prospect Union, catalogs 4.00
Rand McNally & Co., atlas service 45.00
316
Regent Book Co., books 22.20
Rosary College, Dept. of Library Science, book 1.50
Science Research Associates, renewal 59.03
Secondary Ed. Board, book-list 1.08
Smythe, Eirene W., picture books 19.00
Simon-Schuster, Inc., books 29.91
Speller & Sons, Robert, book 722
Sports Illustrated, subscription 10.95
Stanley- Winthrops Inc., films 42.62
Stechert-Hafner, Inc., books 5.98
Story House Corp., books 322.55
Supt. of Documents Gov. Prtg. Office,
subscription 4.00
Thames Book Co., books 956.29
Time American Painting, books 9.85
Treasurers & Trash, map of town 5.00
Union of Amer. Hebrew Congregations, book 4.16
U.S. Committee for U.N., recipes 1.50
Unit. Comm. Sery of Met. Boston, pamphlets 2.00
Watertown News Co., papers 140.97
Watertown Radio Co., records 240.19
Wesby & Sons, Inc., J. S., Book binding 222.62
Wells Bindery Inc., binding 1,483.72
Weston Woods Studios Inc., books 250.00
White Co., James T., encyclopedia 16.15
Wilde Co., W. A., books 200.01
Wilson Co., H.W., books 225.00
Total Expenditures 19,749.31
Transferred to Revenue .19 19,750.00
Public Library-Maintenance
Appropriation for 1957 19,000.00
Expenditures
Atlantic Flag Pole Co., services 27.80
Baker & Taylor Co., imprints 12.75
Black, Lester M., services 650.00
Blake, Mary C., expenses 4.45
Boston Edison Co., service 3,358.73
Boston Gas Co., service 229.02
Bowker, R. R. Co., reading lists 12.00
Brady, Rose M., salary 17.66
Brae Burn Nursery, stock and planting 115.00
Briggs & Briggs, Inc., 1 Magnavox Symphonette,
2 sets earphones convert Magnavox to 33 speed 229.50
Bro-Dart Industries, supplies 142.32
Bryant, Audrey, salary 15.07
Buckley & Scott, services 262.00
Catholic Library Association, dues 8.53
Colburn & Proctor, 400 book bags 26.65
Community Appliance Service, service 37.50
Condon, John P. Corp., service 16.17
Crowley's, supplies 6.89
Cudmore Company, repair intercom 15.91
317
Currier, F. W. Co., supplies 13.75
Demco Library Supplies, supplies 144.50
Dowd, H. J. Co. Inc., supplies 77.90
Eaton Press Inc., printing 301.17
Elphick, Ruth, salary 3231
Evans Printing Service, printing 5.50
Everett, Russell, carrying books 360.00
Filing Equip. Bur. Inc., supplies 43.32
Mne's Luggage Shop, slipping boxes 75.00
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., supplies 93.66
Fbgelstrom, David M., salary 72.00
Fuller Co., supplies 45.98
Gaylord Bros., Inc., supplies 953.28
Hammett, J. L. Co., supplies 9.77
Harney, Mary V., salary 7.47
Horne & Co., Inc. H. S., supplies 98.90
Hutchins, Ralph H., photographs 14.00
Jenny Mfg. Co., gas & oil 3.63
Johnson, Theodore, expenses 4.45
Sing, John Co., signs 45.00
lanprakis, Irene, transportation 25.70
Lauricella, A., supplies .60
Lee, Thomas J., loam and supplies 42.00
Library of Congress, cards 228.06
Library Products, Inc., supplies 21.37
Mannix, Paul, mileage 10.64
Mannix, William J., transportation 11.22
Martin Chemical Co., supplies 74.50
Mass. Correctional Inst. Reformatory for Women,
flag 8.31
Mass. Gas & Electric Light Supply Co., supplies 409.23
Metcalfe's, supplies 41.17
Massa V. & Sons, work done at Main Library 25.00
Massachusetts Library Association, dues 5.00
McCarron, William J., supplies 15.00
McNally, Mary, salary 7.47
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 3,042.07
Milmore, Frederick J., painting 18.50
Mobeco, Inc., repairs 5.50
Mooney, Fred R., supplies 3.14
Murray, Charlotte M., expenses 22.55
Nally Movers, services 21.11
N.E. Film Service, Inc., repairs 64.45
N.E. Tel. & Tel. Co., service 1,071.51
Newton Shade & Screen Co., screen and blind 26.30
Nonantum Lumber Co., supplies 9.64
Yeomans O'Connell Co., chain fence 294.00
Pascoe, George T. Co., supplies 7725
Personal Flower Service, flowers 74.00
Postmaster-Boston, post cards and stamps 684.68
Public Relations Planner, supplies 6.00
Purchasing, Town of Watertown, supplies 29228
Railway Express, express charges 3.79
Redikut Letter Co., redikut letters 11.01
Remington Rand, labels 791.50
Rivet-O-Mfg. Co., ink 12.02
Roberts Wallpaper & Supply, supplies 22.92
Rooney, William J., painting East Branch Library 380.00
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Ross Plumbing and Heating Co., service 121.88
Sanders, H. M. Co., 'kick plates 45.12
Standard Window Cleaning Co., service 112.00
Stetson, M. D. Co., supplies 358.42
Stone & Forysth Co., supplies 32.06
Suburban Grinding Service, service •50
Smith-Corona, Inc., maintenance agreement 102.41
Testa, Esther, expenses 4.45
Thompson Engineering Co., consulting service 50.00
Titus, L. C., carpentering .1.113.13
Town Hall Pharmacy, supplies 1.76
Trask Heating Co., service 16.50
Turf Equipment Co., service 348.40
World Affairs Council, supplies 2.15
Yerxa, Catherine M., incidentals 68.40
Tablet & Ticket Co., supplies 21.41
Town of Watertown, Water Dept., service 26.70
Watertown Sun, advertisement 5.50
Total Expenditures 17,879.82
Transferred to Revenue 1,120.18 19,000.00
Public Library—Addition
Balance forward 10,548.84
Expenditures
Black, Lester M., :painting, labor and materials 275.00
Campbell and Aldrich, services 4,687.54
Ralston, Robert, planting contract 369.00
Royal Furniture Co., furniture 360.00
Swift, C. B. Co., Inc., maple tables 230.00
Titus, L. C., contract on bookcases and counter 955.12
Total Expenditures 6,876.66
Transferred to Revenue 3,672.18 10,548.84
Library—Trust Fund Income
Receipts 219.73
Expenditures
Campbell & Hall, Inc., books 57.01
Hall, George D. Co., books 35.00
Life, subscription 9.95
Mass. Library Association, dues 5.00
New England News, books 94.51
Yerxa, Catharine M., ice cream and cookies 18.26
Total Expenditures 219.73
RECREATION
Park Department—Superintendent
Appropriation for 1957 4,940.00
Expenditures
Dwyer, Joseph, Salary 4,940.00
319
Park—Salary of Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 356.00
Expenditures
Rundlett, Laura, services 356.00
Park—Labor
Appropriation for 1957 27,050.00
Expenditures
Weekly, ,pay roll 27,031.92
Transferred to Revenue 18.08 27,050.00
Park—Extra Labor
Appropriation for 1957 6,055.00
Expenditures
Weekly, pay roll 5,753.68
Transferred to Revenue 301.32 6,055.00
Park—Extra Labor Skating
Appropriation for 1957 1,000.00
Expenditures
Weekly, pay roll 569.08
Transferred to Revenue 430.92 1,000.00
Park—Fences
Appropriation for 1957 2,050.00
Expenditures
Armor Fence Co. Inc., replacing—
installing fences 1,624.00
Yeomen's O'Connell, hinge, fabric bands 422.35
Total expenditures 2,046.35
Transferred to Revenue 3.65 2,050.00
Park--New Equipment
Appropriation for 1957 11,882.00
Expenditures
Joyce & Son, Inc., P. J., regrading 9,848.00
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., tankless heater 548.00
Turf Equipment Co., power mowers 1,470.20
Total Expenditures 11,86620
Transferred to Revenue 15.80 11,882.00
Park—Maintenance
Appropriation for 1957 9,550.00
Transferred Reserve Fund 300.00 91850.00
Expenditures
Abbott Spray & Farm Equip. Remove tree stamps 235.00
Atlantic Battery Co., battery 25.54
320
Atlantic Flag Pole Co., furnish & installation 32.57
Bay State Products, Inc., blade 16.46
Bleiler Equipment Co., E. J., repairs-
labor charges 298.20
Borco Distributors, service 48.00
Boris Products, service 72.00
Boston Coupling Co., adapters 5.10
Boston Edison Co., service 610.51
Boston Janitors 'Sup. Co., supplies 84.42
Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., supplies 337.40
Chandler & Farquhar Co., shield 3.33
Community Garage, service 22.50
Condon, John P., concrete 29.64
Coombs Motor Co., horn-parts 5.90
Custom Speed Equipment, trailer hitch 3.59
The Dole Publishing Co., supplies 5.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 5.20
Evans Printing Service, printing 5.14
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 2U1.95
Green & Co., Inc., S. B., lime 6.002
Hutchins, Ralph H., photos-park 40.00
Iodice, Michael F., flowers 9.00
ltif,vin, Tom, nylon hose 30.95
Ivory System,ivor-san 7.50
Lee, Thomas J., loam 571.00
Linder & Company, supplies 289.80
Mass. Broken Stone Co., supplies 46.46
Mass. Gas & Electric Lt., supplies 41.90
Mearn Co., Inc., R. G., rain gear 123.48
Meister, O. J., repair marker 175.50
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 1,431.09
Milmore, Frederick J., signs 18.00
Munhall Fuel Co., Inc., clean oil burners 20-N
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 255.65
Nonant,um Lumber Co., lumber 286.22
O'Brien & Sons, Inc. M. E., playground equipment 352.48
Old Fox Agricultural Sales Inc., turf food 233.70
Paul & Eaton Co., glovesmittins 43.65
Paulini Bros., Inc., soil 175.00
Pirolli & Sons, Michael J., cement 28.52
Purchasing. supplies 674.25
Ross Plumbing & Heating Co., heating 428.25
Security Fence Co., material 4.94
Shutt, Inc., George L., repairs 5.00
Standard Auto Gear Co., parts 8.24
Standard Steel & Iron Works, round rods 48.40
Summer St. Garage, repairs 335.42
Systrom E. W. Co., generator 6.45
Tide Water Ass'n. Oil Co., gas 462.90
Titus, L. C., contract on conductor pipes 300.00
Turf Equipment Co., service 652.91
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., motar-seal 39.89
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 410.54
Watertown Paint & Varnish Co., paint 25.15
Total Expenditures 9,689.71
Transferred to Revenue 16029 9,850.00
321
Park—West End Plaground
Appropriation for 1957 1,000.00
Expenditures
Bay State Engineering Co., services—plans 1,000.00
Park—Athletic Field House
;ition for referendum 36,000.00
Expenditures
Bay State Eng. Co., services 98.40
Hobbs & Warren, Inc., forms 48.20
Total Expenditures 146.60
Balance carried forward 35,853.40 36,000.00
Recreation Department
Recreation—Director
Appropriation for 1957 5,460.00
Expenditures
Fortier, Larry, Salary 5,460.00
Recreation—Secretary
Appropriation for 1957 1,030.00
Expenditures
Barkman, Leotis, Salary 146.50
Dedeyan, Angel, Salary 85.00
Long, Joan, Salary 508.75
Mooney, Joanne M., Salary 16425
Total Expenditures 904.50
Transferred .to Revenue 125.50 1,030.00
Recreation—Supervisors Salaries
Appropriation for 1957 22,500.00
Expenditures
Alberico, Alice, Salary 104.80
Almond, Jean, Salary 20.00
Austin, Ray P., Salary 18.00
Baker. Joyce, Salary 35225
Basile, James, Salary 14.00
Bettencourt, William, Salary 276.50
Birmingham, Kathleen, Salary 203.00
Blackburn. Joseph, Salary 262.50
Boyce, 'William, Salary 319.00
Brown, Eugene, Salary 40.00
Brown, Margaret, Salary 655.35
Brown, Paul, Salary 120.00
Burke, Peter, Salary 162.50
Burns, Helen, Salary 287.70
Carbone, Richard, Salary 71.50
Carleton, Eileen, Salary 280.00
Castellano, Thomas, Salary 380.30
Chamberlain, James W., Salary 7.00
322
Chinian, Jack, Salary 211.70
Costello, Donald, Salary 1,067.95
Craig, Edward, Salary 138.00
Gram, John, Salary 165.00
Crowley, Brian, Salary 321.25
Daley, Catherine, Salary 35.10
Dedeyan, Angel, Salary 226.00
Degnan, John, Salary 313.00
DePass, John, Salary 217.40
Devaney, James, Salary 21.00
Devaney, Mary, Salary 115.20
Devlin, James D., Salary 7.0.'
DiRe, Tony, Salary 308.50
Doherty, Paul, Salary 159.40
Donnelly, Margaret, Salary 22.00
Duffey, Francis, Salary 281.60
Dunkle, William, Salary 180.00
Dupuis, Robert, Salary 56.40
Dwyer, Ann, Salary 20.00
Farago, Frank, Salary 104.00
Filicchia, Anthony, Salary 298.00
Finn, Martin, Salary 276.50
Fitzpatrick, John, Salary 151.00
Geswell, Carol, Salary 428.45
Gleason, Mary, Salary 30.00
Gleason, Robert, Salary 442.00
Gregory, Thomas, Salary 28.00
Haddie, Florence, Salary 21.00
Harrington, Robert, Salary 15.90
Harris, Arthur, Salary 144.00
Hazell, Thomas, Salary 153.50
Hotin, Arthur, Salary 122.^4
Hunter, Ernest, Salary 275.10
Igoe, Eleanor, Salary 28.tO
Keefe, David, Salary 14.00
Keenan, Mary, Salary 139.10
Kelley, Rosemary, Salary 369.10
Kelly, James, Salary 278.70
Kevorkian, John, Salary 18.00
Khederian, Oscar, Salary 241.00
Koumjian, John, Salary 800.00
Krikorian, Sadie, Salary 22.00
Kyle, John, Salary 176.50"
Laughrea, William M., Salary 20.00
Linehan, John J., Salary 28.00
Loughlin, Rita, Salary 214.90
MacDonald, Ruth, Salary 167.10
MacKinnon, John, Salary 278.70
Mantenuto, John, Salary 680.00
Martin, William, Salary 7.00
McCarthy, Marjorie, Salary 22.00
McManus, Joseph, Salary 204.00
Meehan, Patrick, salary 347.4,1
Morrison, Elinor, salary 450.00
Morrison, Martha, salary 362.45
Morrison, Vivian, salary 22.00
Murphy, Edward, salary 219.00
Najarian, Richard J., salary 91.00
323
Norbury, Ruth, salary 80.00
Nuhn, Mary, salary 260.00
Oates, Thomas, salary 685.50
O'Connell, Margaret, salary 33.00
O'Connell, Paul, salary 947.15
O'Grady, Joseph, salary 98.00
O'Grady, Joseph, salary 65.00
O'Reilly, Robert, salary 112.00
Palladino, Victor, salary 49.00
Peros, Frank, salary 248.50
Pouliot, Wilfred, salary 7.00
Powers, Genevieve, salary 71.50
Reilly, Thomas, salary 138.20
Ricci, Nicholas, salary 289.15
Ricci, Patricia, salary 324.55
Richard, Cynthia, salary 260.00
Robley, George H., Jr., salary 87.50
Rotchford, Charlene M., salary 65.00
Ryan, Carol, salary 60,00
Savage, Staurt, salary ?.00
Schell. Betty Jane, salary 280.00
Shannon, Arthur, salary 393.30
Shea, Rosemary, salary 283.30
Sheehan, James, salary 229.00
Smith, Martha, salary 47.00
Smythe, Francis, salary 211.50
Sollitto, Frank V., salary 14.00
Spall, Ruth, salary 30.00
Tierney, William, salary 132.00
Tobin, Catherine, salary 219.00
Tomasetti, Donald, salary 104.00
Verner, Joyce, salary 262.20
Vytal, Barbara, salary 299.40
Waitt, Mary, salary 123AO
Wallace, James, salary 147.00
Walsh, James, salary 28.00
Williams, Jane, salary 377.85
Williams, George J., salary 7.03
Yankowski, George, salary 204.60
Total Expenditures 22,500.00
Recreation-Operating Costs and Supplies
Appropriation for 1957 5,000.00
Expenditures
Bostonian Sporting Goods Co., supplies 714.20
Boston Y.W.CA., Medical Exam. 249.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 18.00
Dole Publishing Co., advertising 72.00
Dunkle, William M., services 60.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 11.99
Evans Printing Service, sprinting 23.96
Felt Crafters, supplies 409.27
Fortier, Laurent G., meeting and express fee 14.02
Hamnett. J. L. Co., supplies 482.16
Horne H. S. & Co., office supplies 112.65
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Hutchins, Ralph H., Jr., prints and negative 4.50
Ivory System, Inc., supplies 54.35
Kent, Martha C., golfing guide mats 89.25
Middlesex &Boston St. Railway Co., Coaches 1,096.50
Milmore, Frederick, signs, lettering and
painting supplies 28.00
National Rec. Assoc., renewal of membership
costs & supplies 10.00
Newton Y.M.CA., use of swimming pool 160.50
Postmaster-Boston, envelopes-post cards 103.35
Purchasing Town of Watertown, supplies 178.83
Suburban Grinding Service, keys .70
US. Rubber Co., bags 14.30
Wal-Lex Rollerway, skating 90.00
Watertown Bowladrome, Inc., bowling 812.80
Watertown Herald & Sun, advertising 140.00
Watertown Radio Co., reoords 9.99
Woolworth, F. W., Co., supplies 39.68
Total Expenditures 5,000.00
Recreation-Auto Expense
Appropriation for 1957 300.00
Expenditures
Fortier, Laurent G., auto allowance 300.00
Recreation-Skating Club
Appropriation for 1957 800.00
Expenditures
The Skating Club of Boston, skating 800.00
Recreation-Revolving Fund
Receipts 5,754.72
Balance forward 36.86 5,791.58
Expenditures
Almond, Jean, salary 10.00
Bannon, Joseph F., salary 50.00
Bostonian Sporting Goods, little league 104.55
Boston Y.W.C.A.. Medical exams and use of pool 222.00
Burke, Jeter J., salary 7.00
Carroll, Richard, salary 7.00
Clermont, Willia mJ., candy 33.12
Castellano, Thomas D., salary 14.00
Collins, Raymond, salary 14.00
Dedeyan, Angel, salary 71.00
Degnan, John P., salary 26.00
DeManbro Sound Equip., sound equipment 6.00
DePass, John W., salary 33.00
Devaney, Mary A., salary 32.90
Devlin, James, salary 7.00
325
Dunkle, William M., services 90.00
Dunn's Drug Store, supplies 34.19
Dupuis, Robert J.. salary 13.20
Dwyer, Ann M., salary 10.00
Eastern Coat Mfg. Co., 540 yds. rayon lining 167.40
Evans Printing Service, printing 110.59
Farrell, Corrine, salary 25.00
Felt Crafters, tee shirts and emblems 97.83
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 8.64
Fortier, Laurent G., meeting and parking fee 5.00
Globe Ticket Co. of New England, supplies 33.65
Grant, W.T. Co., material 24.97
Gregory, Thomas, salary 7.00
Ragopian, Richard G., salary 22.00
Hazell, Thomas P., salary 6.00
Hutchins. Ralph H. Jr. Co., photographs 85.00
Kelley, John J., salary 119.00
Keenan, Mary T., salary 26.40
Koum jian, John J., salary 30.00
Krikorian, Sadie. salary 8.00
Laughrea, William M., salary 10.00
Loughlin, Rita C., salary 6.60
MacDonald, Ruth. salary 52.50
Middlesex & Boston Street Railway, trans. 703.50
Morrison, Vivian M., salary 8.00
Najarian, Richard J., salary 12.00
N. E. Adding Machine Co., Burroughs adder 15.00
Newton Y.M.C.A.,
dinner for 226 people @ .25 per person 56.50
O'Connell, Margaret, salary 12.00
Parisias Dye House, dry cleaning 12.00
Perri, Frank P., salary 5.00
Reilly, Thomas, salary 31.00
Robley, G. Harold, Jr., salary 14.00
Sampson, Joseph. salary 14.00
Scheff, Betty Jane, salary 120.00
Serio, Nicholas, salary 7.00
Shannon, Arthur C., salary 13.60
Skating Club of Boston, skating fee 1,750.00
Smith, Martha M., salary 8.00
Smythe, Francis J., salary 13.00
Stuart, Charles Co., stage backdrop 30.00
Threadgold, Giles, salary 5.00
Townsend Typewriter Co., repairs to typewriter 10.75
Town of Watertown, Purchasing Dept., supplies 36.05
U.S. Postmaster, 500 post cards 10.00
Vahey, Marie, salary 8.00
Waitt, Mary, salary 3.50
Wal-Lex Rollerway, skating fee 430.80
Walsh, John, salary 7.00
Watertown Herald and Sun, 2 adds 11.00
Watertown Radio Co.. records 28.08
Wat. Sport Center, 2 doz. ping pong balls ® 1.75 doz. 3.50
Woodland's Ice Cream, Inc., ice cream 52.00
Wolff, Fording & Co., Inc., supplies 16.79
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Woolworth, F.W. Co., supplies 4.15
Yankowski, George E., salary 6.60
Total Expenditures 5,087.86
Balance Forward 703.72 5,791.58
Pensions
Appropriation for 1957 120,000.00
Transferred from Town Meeting 5.500.00
Transferred from Reserve Fund 1,139.06 126,639.06
Expenditures
Amichette, Luigi, pensions 1,743.50
Armstrong, Frank. pensions 2,137.30
Beatrice, Carl, pension 2,486.17
Mack, John, pension 2,000.00
Blackburn, Charles, pension 21275.00
Brennan, John, pension 1,400.00
Comfort, Redfort, pension 1,650.00
Conti, Dominic, pension 1,434.66
Crzlley, John, pension 959.39
Denslow, Silas B., pension 1,642.80
Devaney, James F., pension 841.30
Devaney, Thomas, pension 1,900.00
DiAmico, Michael, pension 1,643.41
Dwyer, Paul, pension 2,333.34
Ferguson, Thomas, pension 2,004.38
Ford, Joseph, pension 1,695.00
Faherty, Martin J., pension 1,586.88
Farrell, George J., pension 1,948.42
Flaherty, Walter, pension 1,937.58
Gildea, John H., pension 3,006.67
Gilfoil, Joseph, pension 2,837.33
Gorman, William, pension 2,026.22
Hanley, Lawrence, E., pension 2,000.00
Hession, Philip, pension 1,905.92
Hetherington, Walter L., pension 2,855.51
Higgins, John, pension 1,861.22
Hunter, Jahn F., pension 2,000.00
Igoe, James M., pension 3,169.68
Keating, Franklin, pension 2,535.00
Keefe, John F., pension 1,695.00
Kelly, John J., pension 11900.00
Kent, Ivan E., pension 3,232.12
Loughlin, Joseph F., pension 1,750.00
Mackin, Walter, pension 2,000.00
Maloney, William, pension 2,066.66
Mann, Charles, pension 2,708.40
Ma.nnix, Albert, pension 568.23
Mazzeo, Joseph, pension 2,145.73
McNicholas, Peter, pension 2,066.66
Milmore, John P., pension 2,000.00
Moran, Michael, pension 1,654.00
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Milmore, Thomas F., pension 1,443.34
Murphy, Jeremiah J., pension 2,500.38
Neal, Paul W., pension 2.004.38
Morley, Thomas, pension 1,812.14
Murphy, Edward, pension 2,931.50
O'Hearn, John W., pension 2,000.00
O'Reilly, John, pension 2,355.38
Parker, Harold, pension 1,800.00
Perkins, Arthur, pension 2,200.00
Kelly, Albert, pension 2,333.34
Quirk, John, pension 2,000.00
Regan, William, pension 2,207.52
Reilly, John J., Jr., pension 2,000.00
Russo, Dominic, pension 1,486.80
Scarpino, Frank, pension 2,56.30
Shea, Charles E., pension 2,333.34
Smith, William, pension 1,052.85
Stead, Joseph, pension 1,845.00
Vahey, David, pension 3,494.40
Vahey, James J., pension 1,575.00
Zianni, Nicola, pension 1,512.77
Zuppe, Frank, pension 1,486.00 126,639.06
Annuities
Appropriation for 1957 9,000.00
Expenditures
Clifford, Mary J., annuity 1,000.00
Clinton, George Mrs., annuity 247.68
Ford, Gertrude A., annuity 1,000.00
Hillier, Mary E., annuity 1,000.00
McElhiney, Lydia, annuity 1.000.00
Munhall, Blanche, annuity 990.00
Nally, Ann, annuity 1,000.00
Streeter, Katie C., annuity 1,000.00
Welsh, Alice, annuity 1,000.00
Total Expenditures 8,237.68
Transferred to Revenue 762.32 9,000.00
Printing Town Report
Apprapidation for 1957 3,000.00
Transferred from Reserve Fund 155.60 3,155.60
Expenditures
Eaton Press Inc., printing town report 3,155.60
Reserve Fund
Approphaition for 1957 40,000.00
Expenditures
Fire Contingent 555.01
Insurance 8.90
328
Legal Services — Contingent 550.00
Park — Maintenance 300.00
Pensions 1,139.06
Printing Town Reports 155.60
School — Operation Fuel 6,751.40
Operation Light & Power 3,557.75
Weights & Measures — Contingent 85.00
Workmen's Compensation 1,500.00
Total Transfers 14,602.72
Transferred to Revenue 25,397.28 40,000.00
Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 3,000.00
Expenditures
Clark's Nursery, 1 cut Christmas tree 15.00
B. & M. Railroad Co., rent land for parking 600.00
Consolazio, Joseph A., settlement 174.35
DeFelice, Albert J., settlement 75.00
Dunleavy, G. W., 4 Christmas Tree for Town Hall 40.00
Foisy, Hubert & Florida, settlement 50.00
Foizie Joseph A., settlement 5.00
Leombruno, Oreste J., settlement 35.00
Mason's Flowers, Inc., basket 15.00
Mass. Gas and Elec. Lt. Suply Co., supplies 25.00
Murphy, Eleanor and James F., settlement 500.00
Papandrea, Louis, settlement 26.00
Ryan, Francis & Margaret M., settlement 350.00
Stadtman, 9dward A., settlement 124.90
Union Market Bank,
rent to Dec. 31, 1957 of land shown as No. 4 242.19
Watertown Radio Co., 2 long playing Christmas
records 6.40
Woolworth, F.W. Co.. Christmas decorations and
2 records 19.22
Total Expenditures 2,303.06
Transferred to Revenue 696.94 3.000.00
Parking Meter Fund
Balance forward 28.03
Receipts 23,588.13 23,616.16
Expenditures
Charles Contracting Co., curbing and paving 1,960.47
Joyce, p. J. & Son Inc., stock, labor & trucking 936.00
Rhodes, M. H. Inc., payment on account 12,160.93
Total Expenditures 15,057.40
To excess and deficiency 8,558.76 23,616.16
329
Parking Meters-Maint. &c Operation
Appropriation for 1957 12,000.00
Refund 936.00 12,936.00
Expenditures
Allied Equipment Sales Corp., signs 28.80
Alba Press, supplies 13.08
Barrett, Philip, salary 14,64
Boston Editon Co., relocations 115.20
Brandt Automatic Cashier Co., sorter & counter 1.114.56
Casey & Dupuis Equip., Co., Labor charge 10.50
Chase Parker Co., clamps 13.72
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 28.61
Diamond Union Stamp Works, supplies 22.80
Eaton press, Inc.. pr. tags & envelopes 1,592.32
Fisk Products Inc., meter post straightener 74.25
Pletcher Hdwe. Co., supplies 5.61
Biggins, Edmund P., salary 56.73
Holiver, Joseph H., meter hoods 65.70
Horne H.S.. Co., files 222.00
Horner, John, salary 21228
Joyce, P.J. & Son, labor and material 936.00
Kar-Hol Corp., hoods 333.70
Lewis Shepard Products, special 2 wheel truck 37.50
Linksy, M. Bros. Inc., shoes and reefer 70.95
Mannix, Vincent A., salary 4,337.10
Mannix, Vincent A., transportation expenes 360.00
Martin Chemical Co., 5 gals meter cote 35.64
McDonnell, John Jr., salary 43.92
McElroy, Robert J., services 259.50
McEnaney, Arthur, salary 428.22
Metcalf's, supplies 1.34
Mooney's Card & Gift Co., record books 2.95
National Cash Reg. Co., adding machine 442.00
National Cash Reg. Co., adding machine 442.00
Nonantum Lumber Co., supplies 624
Phillips Bros., supplies 8.60
Purchasing Department, supplies 807.49
Protective Coating Co., paint 312.40
Ritchie, Katherine, salary 3.66
Rhodes, W. H. Co., lead seals 226.50
Royal McBee Corp., typewriter 235.00
Royal Typewriter Co., typewriter 234.50
Rugg Wm. Ins. Agency, insurance 10.00
Sgt. Egan, 4 keys made to order for parking meters 1.00
Watertown Printers, tags 3.20
Watertown Lock & Cycle Co., night latch
and cyclinder 11.50
Watertown Sun, advertising 63.00
Whitney, J. Malcolm, surety bond 20.00
Total expenditures 12,822.71
To excess and deficiency 11329 12,936.00
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Headquarters Veteran Organizations
Appropriation for 1957 5,000.00
Expenditures
Cazmay, T. W., rent (Gold Star) 180.00
►Dragone, Joseph, rent (It. Am. Vets) 700.03
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Post 41, rent of hall 450.00
Heffernan, John E., rent 250.00
Keefe, Joseph H., rent (Amvets) 1,200.00
Lama, Nick, rent It. Am. Vets) 500.00
Metchear Realty Trust, rent 1,200.00
St. James Armenian Church, rent 100.00
Vahey, Winifred J. Mrs., rent 350.00
Total expenditures 4,930.00
Transferred to revenue 70.00 5,000.00
Memorial Day
Appropriation for 1957 4,425.00
Expenditures
Alba Press, printing 25.00
American Veterans World War II, provisions 126.95
Barker Press, envelopes 26.00
Cass, The Florist, flowers 70.00
Collins, Richard H., trucking & labor 30.00
Deagle, Urban N., rental of cars 60.00
Disabled Am. Vets, reimbursement 468.03
Dutcher, Ernest, supplies 35.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 41.50
Foley, Francis, services 15.00
Fox's Market, provisions 13.75
Golden Cookie, cookies 2.88
Goodale, Margaret Mrs., services 66.80
Ingerson, Frederick J., expenses 39.70
Italian Am. W. W. Vets, reimbursement 571.88
Kelly Florist, wreaths 1,377.00
Kielty, Rev. John F., chaplain 25.00
Manning, Burnham, reimbursement 355.10
Marsubian, Paul Post, reimbursement 45.65
McGann, T. F. & Sons, name plates 48.00
Meat Spot, supplies 121.63
Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Co.,
transportation 27.50
Mullen, Arthur, station wagon hire 15.00
New England Decorating Co., supplies 223.00
Obin, Joseph A., car and trailer hire 35.00
Personal Flower, Bowers 60.00
Personal Press, printing booklets-
postage and mailing 99.50
Royal Oakes Food Store, supplies 8.35
Som. Machine & Foundry, grave markers 113.75
Steve-Vin Pastry Shop, rolls 7.50
Veteran's Services, stationery & Supplies 15.00
Waterhouse, Edson G. Rev., chaplain 25.00
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Watertown Beverage Co., beverages 14.36
Watertown High School, band 135.00
Watertown Post American Legion, supplies 7.00
Woodland Dairy Inc., ice cream & supplies 23.61
Total Expenditures 4,374.44
Transferred to Revenue 50.56 4,425.00
Independence Day
Appropriation for 1957 2,000.00
Expenditures
Adams & Soper, magician act 35.00
Burke, Julia A., services 15.00
City Investors, Inc., fireworks exhibition 850.00
Costello, Donald, services 7.75
DeMambro Sound Equipment Co., rental 30.00
Dole Publishing Co., advertising 78.00
Dunkle, William M., orchestra 60.00
Dunn's Drug Store, candy 8.50
Gorin's, merchandise certificate and games 43.25
Hutchins, Ralph H. Jr., photographs 60.00
Interstate Fireworks Mfg., fireworks display 150.00
Kelly Florist, flowers 13.00
Lazy Stock Parm, Inc., horses-rental 92.00
Mantenuto, John, services 10.00
Maurer, Francis, services 21.00
Rogan, Al, trophies 75.00
Sport Mart, Inc., medals 25.20
Sullivan, Francis P. Post No. 358, services 20.00
Umanzio, P., rides 48.00
Veno, Harold, services 4125
Wallace, James, services 10.00
Watertown Sun & Herald, advertising 96.00
Woodland's Ice Cream, hoodsies 100.00
Total Expenditures 1,888.95
Transferred to Revenue 111.05 2,000.00
Insurance
Appropriation for 1957 12,132.00
Transferred Town Meeting 200.73
Transferred Reserve Pund 8.90 12,341.63
Expenditures
Barrett Insurance Agency, John W., insurance 546.00
Kimball, Gilman & Co., insurance 222.70
Menton Insurance Agency, James C., insurance 546.00
OBrien, Russell & Co., insurance 9,934.55
Rugg Insurance Agency, William W., insurrnce 1,092.38 12,341.63
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Group Insurance
Appropriation for 1957 30,000.00
Pay Roll Deductions 10,914.42 40,914.42
Expenditures
John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co., premium 8,791.91
Mass. Hospital Service, ,premium 25,304.58
McStay, Kenneth, refund 4.60
Total Expenditures 34,101.09
Balance carried forward 6,813.33 40,914.42
Workmen's Compensation
Appropriation for 1957 12,000.00
Transferred Reserve Fund 1,500.00 13,500.00
Expenditures
Bailey, George G., MD., services 530.00
Barron, Albert L., MD., services 21.00
Buskirk, James H., M.D., services 40.00
Campbell, Donald I., MD., services 109.00
Carr, Francis J., M.D., services 45.00
Chapman, Richard, reimbursement 1.00
Crane, Timothy F., M.D., services 5.00
DeFelice, Joseph, compensation 2,080.00
Delleville, John, kneecaps 3.00
Diodato, Michael, reimbursement 1.95
Div. of Industrial Accidents, examinations 20.00
Donovan, William F., services 115.00
Dorsey, Joseph ?., M.D., services 290.00
Dziadual, Michael, compensation 485.00
Erickson's Pharmacy, prescription 13.50
Evans Printing Service, printing 8.50
Dunn's Drug Store, prescription 13.60
Fontana, John, compensation 1,821.43
Fox Drug Store, prescription 15.15
Gettes, Charles N., MD., services 15.00
Gorman, Eugene F., MD., services 17.00
Howley, Hazel, compensation 2,060.00
Joplin, Robert J., M.D., services 89.00
Joseph, Alfred T., M.D., services 100.00
Kallan, Alphonse Charles, M.D., services 5.00
Kelley, Vincent T., compensation 85.00
Kevorkian, J. J., MD., services 32.00
Lambert, Francis, compensation 205.00
Lewis, Samuel, M.D., services 485.00
Mannix, Albert J., compensation 154.42
McGillicuddy, John J., M.D., services 15.00
Morgan, Leo, compensation 352.00
Mt. Auburn Hospital, x-ray 1,520.69
Neurosurgical Foundation, services 20.00
O'Leary, Walter, compensation 60.00
Pane, Michael, compensation 135.00
Parrella, John, compensation 807.50
Pesce, Guy C., MD., services 64.00
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Picceri, Saverio, MD., services 12.00
Pomeroy Co., prescription 13.50
Quinn, James, compensation 185.00
Rosen, William M., prescriptions 10.00
Sarmanian, Jack, compensation 65.00
Sachs, Benjamin, MD., services 15.00
Secord, Walter N., M.D., services 5.00
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, x-ray 24.00
Shriber, William J., MD., services 25.00
Shushan, Dr. Arthur A., services 9.00
Slattery, John J., M.D., services 9.00
Smith, Dr. T. Blake, services 26.00
Swayian, Eli H., M.D., services 30.95
Touzjian, Y. T., MD., services 20.00
Tempesta, Daniel, compensation 85.00
Town Hall Pharmacy, prescription 1.75
Vance, Robert G., M.D., services 20.00
Waltham Anesthesia Assoc., services 20.00
Waltham Hospital, services 534.73
York, Robert S., M.D., services 537.25
Total Expenditures 13,498.32
Transferred to Revenue 1.68 13,500.00
Workmen's Compensation-Agent
Appropriation for 1957 1,300.00
Expenditures
Meehan, John P., Salary 1,300.00
Workmen's Compensation-Unpaid Bills
Appropriation for 1957 297.12
Expenditures
Bailey, George G., MD., services 5.00
Gettes, Charles N., MD., services 10.00
Gorman, Eugene F., services 48.00
Kerhulas, M.D., Andrew A., services 115.00
Kevorkian, J. J., MD., services 4.00
Landry, Christopher L., MD., services 25.00
Streim, Benjamin, M.D., services 42.00
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, services 132.12
York, Robert S., MD., services 16.00 297.12
Eyeglasses for School Children
Appropriation for 1957 250.00
Expenditures
Babboian, J. C., vision care-glasses 123.00
Elliott, Harold E., eyeglasses 25.00
Schindler, John, eye exam-glasses 45.00
Total Expenditures 193.00
Transferred to Revenue 57.00 250.00
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Contributory Retirement System
Appropriation for 1957 72,733.07
Expenditures
Watertown Contributory Retirement System 72,733.07
Civil Defense-Director
Appropriation for 1957 1,780.00
Expenditures
Corbett, John F., Salary 1,780.00
Civil Defense-Jr. Clerk Typist
Appropriation for 1957 1,275.00
Expenditures
Connolly, Mildred M., Salary 1,186.11
Transferred to Revenue 88.89 1,275.00
Civil Defense
Appropriation for 1957 3,200.00
Balance brought forward 4,691.72
Receipts 851.53 8,743.25
Expenditures
American Fire Equipment Co., supplies 646.36
American Nat'l. Red Cross, first aid texts 60.00
Ass'n. Radio Sales 48.40
Atlantic Battery Co., batteries 115.01
Barttro, James L., antenna MT replace 4.17
Batchelder's Inn, room board 50.00
Brogie, Katherine, reimbursement 4.13
Burke, Dom, Installing seat cover 25.0
Casey & Dupuis Equip. Corp., supplies 45.00
Clapper Co., service to generator 79.43
Clougherty Co., Charles H., fire coats 324.0:'•
Cochrane, Joseph X., lunches for rescue crew 10.00
Commerford DeCal Co. Inc., decals 10.13
Comm. of Mass., registration fees 12.00
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 210.45
Coombs Motor Co., labor-parts 38.22
Corbett, John F., C.O.D. charges 2.60
Demambro Radio Sup. Co., tobes-filters 6.64
Dumont Lab., A.B., conelrad receivers 81.01
Eaton Press, printing 134.00
Esquire Motors, repairs to truck 13.00
Evans Printing Service, printing 42.50
Fletcher Hardware Co., supplies 66.73
General Motor Truck, service to truck 8.55
Graham Co., antennae (6) 55.90
Greene Shaw Co., supplies 9.50
Homelite Co., fuel tank 21.56
Hood Rubber Co., storm king boots 155.83
Hope Rubber Co., loom straps 3A3
H. S. Horne Co., drawer file 72.52
Johnson Saw Service, service 7.33
Kirkwoot Bros. Inc., charges 344.03
Linksy & Bros., M., coat badges 117.00
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Little Co., Chester A., evacuation maps 12.00
Loring, John B., Sr., police league 2125
Luf t, I. A., auxiliary batges 40.18
Maxim Motor Co., services to truck 4828
Mearn Co., rope 14.70
Milmore, Frederick, bumper signs for police 4.00
Minot Films -Inc., films 322
Moore, Irving B., Corp., hose-coupling 70.00
Motorola Comm. & Elect. Co., test set-meter 232.04
Neo-Flasher Mfg., batteries 6.40
New England Film Service, film 6.78
New England Prods. Co., supplies 18.50
New England Police Revolver League,
team entries 59.50
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 1,319.04
Nonantum Lumber Co., lumber 155.05
Northeast Oil Co., oil 6.77
Nugent's Diner, food 4.99
Otis Brothers Co., supplies 51.91
Parisian Dye House, cleaning 11.25
Postmaster-Boston, postage 25.00
Purchasing, supplies 41.99
Riverside Trans. Co., trans. 173.46
Robley, G. H., gasoline 3.00
Sheehan, Joseph H., expenses 27.50
Shutt, George L., Inc., service 13.50
Standard Auto Gear Co., chain 56.24
Supt. of Documents Gov., pamphlets 20.85
TYdewater Oil Co., gasoline 96.64
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 10.75
Two Way Radio Eng. Inc., batteries 2.76
US. Civil Defense Council, dues 5.00
Wanecek Co., Peter, supplies 70.00
Watertown Auto Parts Inc., plugs 1.22
Watertown Lock & Cycle Co., service 9.50
Total Expenditures 5,472.72
Balance carried forward 3,270.53 8,74325
Incinerator Committee
Balance brought forward 4,719.15
Expenditures
American Society of Mechanical Eng., supplies 5.00
Sullivan, James H., postage 24.54
Worcester Inc., Thomas, services 850.00
Total Expenditures 879.54
Balance carried forward 3,839.61 4,719.15
Executions
Appropriation for 1957 3,219.48
Expenditures
City of Boston, execution 4R55.00
Monaghan, Esther and Aronson, J. S.,
Attorney, execution 519.48
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Moran, Mary A., execution 500.00
Munyon, Cathryn, Attorney John J. Curran,
execution 3,414.40
Zephyr Yazijian and William Lender,
execution 250.00
Yeramian, Olympia, execution 2,700.00
Total expenditures 12,338.88
Deficit carried forward 9;119A0 3,219.48
Sallese Settlement
Approapadation for 1957 1,500.00
Expenditures
Sallese, Adele, settlement 1,500.00
Sewer and Drainage Committee
Balance forward 25,000.00
Expenditures
Crisetello, Salvatore, services 10.00
Pay, Spofford & Thorndike Inc.,
Eng. work on storm drain 10,350.00
Munhall, John J., services 14.00
Murphy, S. P., services 14.00
Viera, Joseph, services 12.00
Total expenditures 10,400.00 25,000.00
Balance forward 14,600.00
American Legion Home Repairs
Balance brought forward 221.80 ;
Appropriation for 1957 400.00 621.80
Expenditures
Munhall Fuel Co., fuel 315.00
Robbins, Stanley R. & Co.,
labor and materials 306.07
Total expenditures 621.07
Transferred to revenue .73 621.80
Arriaa, Settlement
Appropriation for 1957 146.52
Expenditures
Arria, Santo P., settlement 146.52
Genaro Settlement
Apprapi da,tion for 1957 4,750.00
Expenditures
Carmela and Granfrancesco Genaro,
settlement 4,750.00
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Payroll Deductions for Purchase of Bonds
Balance brought forward 1,097.43
Deductions 17,288.90 18,386.33
Expenditures
Purchase of Bonds 16,877.40
Balance carried forward 1,508.93 18,386.33
Payroll Deductions for Withholding Tag
Balance brought forward 35,693.72
Deductions 445,835.55
481,529,27
Expenditures
Deductions, pay rolls 481,345.97
Transferred to revenue 183.30 481,529.27
ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES
Water Department
Salary of Superintendent
Appropriation for 1957 6,530.00
Expenditures
Oates, Michael B., salary 6,530.00
Water Dept.—Asst. Sept. Salary
Appropriation for 1957 5,460.00
Expenditures
Johnson, Edwin, salary 5,460.00
Water Dept.--Registrar Salary
Appropriation for 1957 4,680.00
Expenditures
Edmunds, Harold K., salary 4,590.90
Transferred to Revenue 89.10 4,680.00
Water Dept.—Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,860.00
Expenditures
Rundlett, Laura B., salary 3,860.00
Water Dept.—Senior Clerk
Appropriation for 1957 3,300.00
Expenditures
Wright, Angela, salary 3,300.00
Water Dept.—Junior Clerk Salary
Appropaion for 1957 2,804.00
Expenditures
Selian, Verkin T., salary 2,804.00
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Water Dept.-Meter Readers Salaries
Appropriation for 1957 11,850.00
Expenditures
Weekly, pay roll 11,850.00
Water Dept.-Office Supplies
Appropriation for 1957 2,786.00
Expenditures
Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., ribbon-labor 154.81
American Water Works Assoc., booklet 1.50
Belmont Herald, advertising 30.00
Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Co., charts 25.34
Dole Publishing Co., book 13.50
Evans Printing Service, printing 153.86
Horne, H. S. & Co., binding books and supplies 193.51
Ken's Steak House, dinners 37.36
Mass. Gas & Electric Light Supply Co., supplies 51.50
Murray, John W. Co., Inc., brass name plate 6.50
New England Towel Supply Co., towel supply 15.00
Ormiston, J. G. Agency, ribbons-maintenance 25.90
Postmaster-Boston, envelopes 1,182.30
Purchasing-Town of Watertown, supplies 129.04
Smith, Frederic B. Co., water bills 503.54
Townsend Typewriter Co., service 53.75
Underwood Corporation, ribbons 183.35
Watertown Sun, subscription 1.50
Total Expenditures 2,767.26
Transferred to Revenue 18.74 2,786.00
Water Dept.-Car Expense-Registrar
Appropriation for 1957 300.00
Expenditures
Edmunds, Harold K., car expense 300.00
Water Dept.-Maintenance-Materials
Appropriation for 1957 13,830.00
Expenditures
Alexander, Louis A. Co., storage space
January and February 75.00
Andrew Jackson Ins. Agency, insurance 1,066.84
Artcraft Mfg. Co., Maint. auto No. 1 25.95
Atlantic Battery Co., batteries 94.36
Boston Edison Co., service 183.80
Boston & Maine R.R., water pipe privilege 5.00
Boston & Maine RR., freight 2.79
B & H Equipment Corp., flasher electric light 33.16
Boston Janitors Supply Co., supplies 50.81
Casey & Dupuis Equip. Corp., supplies 67.53
Charles Pontiac Corp., auto repairs 110.48
Clayton's Auto Glass Service,
compressor door glass 6.61
Comm. of Mass. Dept. Public Safety, License 6.00
Condon, John P. Corp., concrete 215.61
Contos, George L., dinners 12.54
Coombs Motor Co., service 211.77
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Coolidge Paint & Supply Co., supplies 32.83
Crawford Motors, supplies 725
Curry Oil Company, supplies 297.17
Curtin, Daniel Garden Shop, salt hay 35.60
Davis, H. F. Tractor Co., hose, supplies 51521
DeSarno, Clarence, service 145.90
Dunn's Drug, supplies 10.42
Edmands, Harold K., registration replacement 1.50
Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., Inc., supplies 355.31
Fisher Lawn Mower Service, mower service 3.00
Fletcher Hdwe. Co., supplies 69.54
Fuller Lumber Co., supplies 15.00
Galen Street Service, auto service 185.81
Gar Wood Boston Truck Equip. Inc.,
parts and labor 327.12
Hagan Chemical & Controls, Inc., supplies 157.60
Heil Equipment Co., Inc., supplies 14.76
Hersey Mfg. Co., supplies 1,186.33
Hilco Supply Inc., couplings and supplies 1,058.51
Horne, H. S. Co., 24 "Emergency Calls" books 31.85
Irwin, Tom, hose 29.65
Keefe, Mary G., insurance 7.00
Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co., parts 36.65
Kimball Gilman & Co., auto liability insurance 406.10
Leonard Fuel Co., kind. wood 3.00
Madden, W. J. & Sons, repair-service 16.50
Mass. Broken Stone Co., supplies and stone 37.73
Mass. Gas & Electric Light Supply Co., supplies 47.33
MacLeod & Moynihan, lumber 24.36
McElroy, Robert J., painting 55.00
Mea.rn, R. G. Co., Inc., shovels 40.57
Meister, O. J., sharpening points and service 552.70
Middlesex Fuel Co., fuel 415.41
Milmore, Frederick J., lettering 14.00
Munhall Fuel Co., service 14.25
Municipal Services, Inc., supplies 207.92
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 168.06
Northeast Oil Co., oil 150.75
Nugents Diner, lunches 3.00
Oates, Michael B., garage 60.00
O'Shea, Daniel R., license 6.00
parker Danner Co.. shovels, cutters 139.07
Piccolo's Pharmacy, Inc., bandaids 320
Pirolli, Michael J. & Sons, cement 60.27
Protective Coating Co., paint 20.58
Purchasing Town of Watertown, supplies 266.65
Quirk, Edward S. Co., service 6.00
Red Hed Mfg. Co., supplies 26.45
Registry of Motor Vehicles, registering 30.00
Robley, G. H., oil 8.00
Sampson's Express, express charge 220
Shutt, George L. Inc., tire & tube service 226.81
Snap-On-Tools Corp., parts 2.85
Standard Auto Gear Co. Inc., auto parts 38.33
Sullivan Oil Co., oil 72.77
Sumner & Dunbar, service boxesr-valve boxes
and materials 322.30
Summer Street Garage, motor service 56421
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Thompson Durkee Co., 10" led pot 11.71
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 2,115.04
United Seal Co., copper-led 31.96
Waltham Coal Co., coal 61.00
Waltham Supply Co., Inc., supplies 6.37
Warren Bros. Roads Co., mixture of concrete 34.61
Watertown Auto Parts Inc., auto parts 78.98
Waterproof Paint & Varnish Co., paint 62.52
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Co., supplies 333.31
Wright, Edward F., Jr., insurance 157.60
Total Expenditures 13,597.73
Transferred to revenue 232.27 13,830.00
Water—Maintenance--Labor
Appropriation for 1957 71,848.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay-Roll 70,725.28
Transferred to Revenue 1,122.72 71,848.00
Appropriation for 1957 Water--Emergency 6,000.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay Roll 5,369.17
Transferred to Revenue 630.83 6,000.00
Water—New Pick-up Truck
Appropriation for 1957 1,650.00
Expenditures
Crawford Street Garage, truck 1,341.40
Meister, O. J., canopy top—truck 200.00
Shutt, Inc., George L., tires 44.66
1,586.06
Transferred to Revenue 63.94 1,650.00
Water—Loader for Tractair
Appropriation for 1957 1,000.00
Expenditures
Parker Danner Company, loader for tractair 950.00
Transferred to Revenue 50.00 1,000.00
Water—Meter Testing Machine
Appropriation for 1957 900.00
Expenditures
Boston & Maine R.R., tank 26.17
Public Works Supply, testing machine 779.22
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., pipes 61.31
Total Expenditures 866.70
Transferred to Revenue 33.30 900.00
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Water—New House Service
Appropriation for 1957 3,000.00
Expenditures
Condon, Corp., John P., concrete 40.42
Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., pipe 437.73
Hilco Supply Inc., gates—curb boxes 158.33
Red Hed Mfg. Co., couplings—valves 952.58
Shahmoon Industries, Inc., cement 139.20
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Supply Co.,
supplies 1,178.15
Total Expenditures 2,906.41
Transferred to Revenue 93.59 3,000.00
Water—New 5/8" Meters
Appropriation for 1957 2.9W.00
Expenditures
Hersey Mfg. Co., meters 2,737.00
Transferred to Revenue 163.00 2.900.00
Water--Construction & Reconstruction
Appropriation for 1957 11,890.00
Expenditures
American Bldg. Wrecking, lumber 37.50
B. & H. Equipment Corp., rental 90.63
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 361.93
Iiiloo Supply Inc., gate boxes—supplies 3,461.12
Hydraulic Development Corp., funnels 77.52
MacLeod & Moynihan, supplies 45.57
Parker Danner Co., rental compressor 154.00
Purchase Dept., supplies 20.70
Shahmoon Industries, Inc., pipe 6,570.61
Sumner & Dunbar, valve boxes—services 1.067.50
Total Expenditures 11,887.08
Transferred to Revenue 2.92 11,890.00
Water—New One Inch Meters
AppTgxile tion for 1957 768.00
Expenditures
Hersey Man. Co., meters 743.64
Transferred to Revenue 2426 768.00
Water Renewal of Services
Appropatation for 1957 3.780.00
Expenditures
Condon Corp., John P., concrete 117.25
Hilco Supply Inc., couplings 84226
Red Hed Mfg. Co., supplies 2,126.64
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Sumner & Dunbar, services boxes 138.00
Watertown Plumbing & Heating, supplies 335.55
Total Expenditures 3,559.80
Transferred to Revenue 220.20 3.780.00
Water—Water Liens
Appropriation for 1957 250.00
Expenditures
Smith Supply Co., R.H. meter 140.00
Postmaster, postage 45.00
Total Expenditures 185.00
Transferred to Revenue 65.00 250.00
Water—Cleaning Mains
Appropriation for 1957 2,000.00
Expenditures
Hilco Supply Inc., couplings 448.95
Transferred to Revenue 1,551.05 2,000.00
'Water—Outside Repairs & Painting Shop
Appropidation for 1957 1,300.00
Expenditures
Graig & Sons, William, painting — repairs 1,277.00
Transferred to Revenue 23.00
1,300.00
Cemetery Department
Cemetery Superintendent
Appropriation for 1957 4,560.00
Expenditures
Minincleri, Alfred, Salary 4,560.00
Cemetery—Labor
Appropriation for 1957 21,040.00
Expenditures
Weekly Pay-roll 20565.54
Transferred to Revenue 474.46 21,040.00
Cemetery Contingent
Appropriation for 1957 2,500.00
Expenditures
Alger Oil Co., gas 81.83
Darrett Insurance, John W., insurance 133.00
Berecz Co., Stephen, repairs 146.71
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Boston Edison Co., service 65.83
Builders' Equip & Sup. Co., repairs 9.65
Clapper Co., service 13.55
Clayton's Auto Glass Service, safety plate 17.15
Coolidge Paint & Supply Co.. supplies 759.43
DeMilia's Garden Nursey, plants 84.00
Dole Publishing Co., advertising 10.00
Pletcher Hardware Co., supplies 4.25
Leger, Albert X., grass rug 122.01
Mass. Cemetery Assn., dues 10.00
McNamara, J.H., cement 46.50
Middlesex Puel Co., fuel 279.28
Minincleri, Alfred, keys - postage 3.75
Mosler Safe Company, movin gsafe 135.00
Mt. Auburn Motors, Inc., service 62.38
Munhall Fuel Co., Inc., service 4.50
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service 111.68
Purchasing. supplies 52.13
Quirk Co., Edward S., supplies 96.88
Raymond, D. D., gravel 53.47
Tide Water Assoc. Oil Co., gas 83.74
Town of Watertown, water 11.55
Turf Equipment Co., stanley blades 35.28
Waltham Lime & Cement Co., cement 29.46
Watertown Herald, advertising 20.00
Watertown Plumbing & Heating Supply 10.40
Total Expenditures 2,493.41
Transferred to Revenue 6.59 2,500.00
Cemetery-Trans. Supt.
Appropriation for 1957 300.00
Expenditures
Minincleri, Alfred, Transportation 300.00
Cemetery Fence at Ridgelawn
Approrpadation for 1957 375.20
Expenditures
Casey & Dupuis Equip. Corp., repair fence 4.50
Balance carried forward 370.70 37520
Cemetery--Compressor
Appropaiation for 1957 2A50.00
Expenditures
Casey & Dupuis Equip., trailer hitch 25.00
Mearn Co. Inc., R.Q., compressor 2,352.00
Total Expenditures 2,377.00
Transferred to Revenue 73.00 2.450.00
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Cemetery Water Maine
Arppropatiation for 1957 150.00
Expenditures
Mearn Co., Inc., R.G., water hose — reels 65.56
Minincleri, Alfred, reimbursement .80
Moore Corp., Irving B.. parts 4.44
Waltham Lime and Cement Co., supplies 2.84
Watetown Plumbing & Beating, supplies 35.64
Total Expenditures 10928
Balance carried forward 40.72 150.00
Town Debt
AippropTdar6ion for 1957 113,000.00
Expenditures
Bond paid 113,000.00
Interest
Appropriation for 1957 50,000.00
Expenditures
Coupons on bonds 28,285.00
Interest 20,787.44
Total Expenditures 49,072.44
Transferred to Revenue 927.56 50,000.00
STATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
County Tax-1957
Estimated by Commissioner 179,512.19
Expenditures
Middlesex County Treasurer 196,642.88
Deficit carried forward 17,130.69 179,512.19
County Hospital TB Assessment
Estimated by Commissioner 55,383.63
Expenditures
Middlesex County Treasurer 60,254.77
Deficit carried forward 4,871.14 55,383.63
State Taxes and Assessments
Estimated by Commissioner 432,359.52
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Expenditures
Auditing Municipal Accounts 4,100.95
State Exam of Retirement System 408.13
Metropolitan Park Tax 58,909.44
Metropolitan Sewer Tax 118,706.04
Metropolitan Water Tax 109,770.72
Boston Met District — Expenses 334.27
Met Transit Authority 119,673.60
Smoke Inspection 937.29
MDC Water Connection Charge 257.40
Total Expenditures 413,697.84
Balance carried forward 18,661.68 432,359.52
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
Cash:
General $ 654,772.61
Petty Advances:
Collector 500.00
Health 10.00
General Relief 500.00
Veteran's Benefits 200.00 1,210.00
Accounts Receivable:
Taxes:
Levy of 1957
Polls 126.00
Property 89,105.90
Personal 7,229.92 96,461.82
Motor Vehicle Excise
Levy of 1957 72,566.01
Special Assessments:
Added to taxes 1957
Moth 50.00
Sidewalks 22.51
Streets 188.301
Sidewalk interest 7.28
Street interest 69.38
Unapp Sidewalks 5,125.61
Street 20,125.12 25,588..20
Tax Titles 9,003.76
Tax Possessions 814.11 9,817.87
Departmental Accounts Receivable:
Highway Department 243.36
Weights & Measures 40.50
Health Department 85.00
Public Welfare:
General Relief 7,420.22
Aid Dependent Children 7,535.85
Old Age Assistance 9,451.17
Cemetery Department 19.00 24,795.10
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GENERAL ACCOUNTS
DECEMBER 31, 1957
LIABILITIES & RESERVES
Employees' Pay Roll Deductions:
Federal Tax 183.30
Purchase of Savings Bonds 1,508.93
Group Insurance 6,813.33 $ 8,505.56
Dog Fund 119.75
Trust Fund Income
Potter Memorial Gate Fund 115.31
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 547.00
Templeton Fund 25.00 687.31
Federal Grants:
Disability Assistance: 15,276.85
Administration 6,175.53
Aid Dependent Children 862.61
Administration 3,415.54
Old Age Assistance 5,117.81
Administration 5,747.98 36,596.32
Overlay Reserve for Abatements, 1957 784.82
Recoveries:
Aid Dependent Children 121.72
Old Age Assistance 27,573.28 27,695.00
Revolving Funds:
Purchasing Department 1,690.14
Recreation Department 703.72
School—Milk Fund 1,865.60
School—Federal Lunch 3,738.57
School—Athletic Fund 809.66 8,807.69
Sale of Real Estate Fund 12,684.68
Sale of Cemetery Lots & Graves Fund 2,927.62
Reserve Fund—Overlay Reserve 12,814.36
Revenue Appropriations Forward 39,986.06
Non-Revenue Balances Forward:
North Elementary School 68.75
East Jr. H.S. Addition 5,500.16
East Jr. H.S. Remodeling 700.20
East Jr. H.S. Heating & Vent. 39,950.96
Field House, W.E. Playground 35,853.40
Public Library Addition 3,672.18 85,745.65
State & County Aid For Highways: 66,385.90
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ASSETS
Water Accounts Receivable:
District No. 1 6,600.07
District No. 2 1,884.00
District No. 3 3,306.75
Commercial 2,686.53
Water Liens 143.80 14,621.15
Estate of Deceased Persons 1,185.65
Under-Estimated 1957:
County Tax 17,130.69
County M Assessment 4,871.14 22,001.83
Overlay Deficits:
Levy of 1954 100.45
Levy of 1955 285.27
Levy of 1956 1,490.22 1,875.94
Executions 9,119.40
934,015.58
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LIABILITIES & RESERVES
Revenue Reserved Until Collected:
Motor Vehicle Excise 72,566.01,
Tax Title Revenue 9,817.87
Special Assessment Revenue 25,58820
(Departmental Revenue 24,795.10
Water Revenue 14,621.15
Estate of Deceased Persons 1,185.65 148,573.98
Reserve for Petty Cash Advances: 1,210.00
Premium Acoount 39.90
Over-Estimates, 1957
State Taxes & Assessments 18,661.68
Surplus Revenue 461,789.30
934,015.58
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Deferred Revenue Account
Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Not Due $11,422.67
Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due $61,952.73
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Deferred Revenue Account
Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments:
Due in 1958 1,879.40
Due in 1959 1,676.79
Due in 1960 1,430.59
Due in 1961 1,330.91
Due in 1962 1,232.59
Due in .1963 998.96
Due in 1964 609.72
Due in 1965 501.08
Due in 1966 301.97
Due in 1967 170.44
Due in 1968 170.42
Due in 1969 170Al
Due in 1970 170.41
Due in 1971 153.94
Due in 1972 144.10
Due in 1973 138.93
Due in 1974 133.80
Due in 1975 109.24
Due in 1976 98.97 $11,422.67
Apportioned Street Assessments:
Due in 1958 8,595.96
Due in 1959 8,385.15
Due in 1960 7,584.48
Due in 1961 6,42826
Due in 1962 4,906.04
Due in 1963 4,399.70
Due in 1964 3.530.82
Due in 1965 2,893.42
Due in 1966 2,290.08
Due in 1967 1,432.91
Due in 1968 1,432.86
,Due in 1969 1,412.47
Due in 1970 1,412.43
Due in 1971 1,397.28
Due in 1972 1,369.89
Due in 1973 1,369.81
Due in 1974 1,369.79
Due in 1975 1,013.15
Due in 1976 728.23 $61,952.73
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Apportioned Drain Assessments Not Due $60.71
Debt Account
Net Funded of Fixed Debt $1,493,000.00
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Apportioned Drain Assessments:
Due in 1958 10.12
Due to 1959 10.12
Due in 19W 10.12
Due In 1961 10.12
Due to 1962 10.12
Due in 1963 1012 $60.72
Debt Account
East Junior High School 65,000.00
Public Library Addition 125,000.00
East Junior High School 510,000.00
School Loan — 1953 605,000.00
Park-Field House Loan 17,000.00
North End Fire Station 21,000.00
Veteran's Housing Loan 150,000.00 $1,493,000.00
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
Honorable Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown 72,Massachusetts
Dear Sin:
In compliance with the By-Laws of the Town and the requirements of
State Statutes the Watertown Planning Board herewith submits its report for the
year 1957.
"There's a Divinity that shapes our ends, Rough hew them how we will,
might well describe the events of the past twelve months as Watertown ap-
proaches another Year of Decisions in emergency capital outlays. Judgements
must be passed upon several broad categories of problems basic to Watertown s
future development: industrial and business vs. residential expansion; general
improvement of health and welfare vs. continued use of blighting dumplands
and inadequate sewerage-drainage conditions; encouragement of progressively
minded businessmen vs. further municipal ignorance of local retail store needs.
The planning problems of Watertown have been and will be no different
from those problems facing other towns in Metropolitan Boston. The irresist-
ible growth forces arising from State, Regional and Local conditions, are meet-
ing the almost immovable Watertown Tax Base. An incipient recession is well
on its way toward locking the average taxpayers wallet against any substantial
inroads upon his hard-earned dollars. The municipal tax rate of 1957 with
its deferred financial obligations further complicates the local picture.
While many seemingly uncontrollable forces were building-up during 1957,
the Watertown PIanning Board continued in a constructive manner on a limited
budget to legislate the best for the Town in Zonine Changes and to promote
the most beneficial possibilities in Town Planning.
In January the Sunset Road Hearing was held whereat arguments were
heard for re-zoning certain properties in the area from 1A to 2 for the purpose
of erecting what amounted to an apartment house (District 3 zoning). The
Planning Board recommended no change which was confirmed later at the
March 1957 Town Meeting.
A report was rendered to the Selectmen on the need for renaming 25 streets
which, because of their duplication or near duplication in names, have been
constantly confused by the general populace and which have been a continuing
problem to the Fire Department of Watertown. It was hoped that the Town
Meeting would refer the matter to the Planning Board for prompt action since
that body was the most familiar with the problem. However, the usual mod-
erator-appointed committee was requested by the Town Meeting Members.
Three meetings were held with the Improvement Committee of the Retail
Board of Trade, and that body was assisted in presenting the matter of Off-St.
Parking facilities at a Hearing before the Selectmen who agreed to support the
warrant article being heard. Had the Planning Board possessed sufficient funds
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to hire competent engineers or consultants, the ensuing confusion at the March
1957 Town Meeting could have been avoided.
It was noted with approval by the Planning Board that the Sewer and
Drainage Committee had awarded the Town Survey contract to the firm of Faye,
Spoffard, and Thorndyke whose proposal was $6,000 below the maximum of
$25,000 voted at the 1956 Town Meeting. This measure was originally placed
on the Town Warrant by two of the present members of the Planning Board.
In February the Jensen Acres Hearing was held to consider the rezoning
of certain West Watertown properties from Residential District #2 to Business
District #4. The Planning Board recommended no change in zoning as it would
not be in harmony with the trend to residential growth now taking place in the
area and because it would be injurious to the health and general welfare of the
neighborhood.
In March the Planning Board presented its Annual Supplementary Report
to the Town Meeting in which various "planning" Articles contained in the
Warrant were commented upon with special references being made to those
which the Planning Board thought it could logically handle on its limited
budget.
In April and May the policy was established of recommending members
of the Planning Board to the Moderator for appointments to those committees
which had to do with phases of Town Planning. The following were accom-
plished through the courtesy of Mr. John Curran (the 1957 Moderator).
1. Duplicate Street Names Committee—Frederick J. Milmore.
2. Revaluation Committee—Francis A. McInnerney.
3. New Municipal Planning Law—Robert E. Laffey, Joseph S. Blanchard.
4. Industrial Commission—Frederick J. Milmore.
It is hoped that succeeding Moderators, likewise, will see fit to utilize the
willingness of Planning Board members to serve the best interests of the Town-
ship.
In June the following suggestions in re. Parking Facilities were made to
the Selectmen:
1. The need for all day parking privileges in the Municipal Lot.
2: The undesirability of parking on both sides of Summer Street.
3. The removal of meters on Church St. with the substitution of "No
Parking" signs north of the western entrance to the Municipal Lot.
Commuter hazards involved in Watertown Square's Delta Shelter problem
were studied by the Planning Board and the services of Board Member, Joseph
S. Blanchard, who was on the original Delta-Change Committee years ago,
were offered to the Selectmen.
Recommendations to the Selectmen included:
1. Necessity for a complete study of the present location.
2. Need for Selectmen to expedite an act of legislature before any sub-
stantial relief could be accomplished.
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3. Consultation with the Planning Board for clarification of the history
pertaining to the Delta-Shelter's former owners, previous problems of litigation,
etc.
The Board, likewise, considered the matter of equalized assessments for
several meetings and came to the conclusion that a yearly publication of valua-
tions, assessments, tax bills and rebates might assist Watertown property owners,
businessmen and industrialists, in determining their proper position in the
Town's tax program.
In August and September plans and studies were made which led to the
re-zoning of the Iodice properties for Apartment Buildings at the October 14th
Special Town Meeting.
Three members of the Planning Board attended the Massachusetts Feder-
ation of Planning Boards Convention at New Bedford (Messrs. McInnerney,
Milmore, and Blanchard) where much valuable information and suggestions
pertinent to Watertown's future growth were obtained.
Throughout November, the new Municipal Planning Law 81A-J was
studied carefully by the Watertown Planning Board, the Planning Division of
the Department of Commerce and the Attorney General's Office, and very highly
recommended for adoption.
In December the first step toward the development of a Master Plan was
completed by the Engineering Department in the form of 250 maps containing
all engineering sections and blocks of the Town.
As the year ended the Watertown Planning Board was making plans for
two proposed re-zonings involving Galen St. and the Acton St. valley.
Although the urgent need for action on the Incinerator and Dumplands
may be the only area of Town Planning constructively considered in the 1958
Town Meeting, there will remain many other areas which the "Divinity"
mentioned in the beginning of this report will demand that the Town "rough
hew them how we will."
Respectfully yours,
ROBERT E. LAFFEY,
Chairman
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School Department
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
ALICE M. McFARLAND, Chairman Term expires 1958
VINCENT H. O'CONNELL, Secretary Term expires 1958
HARRY C. SHANNON Term expires 1958
AGNES FLYNN Term expires 1959
BERNARD E. BRADLEY Term expires 1959
PHILIP COSTELLO Term expires 1960
JAMES M. OATES Term expires 1960
FRANCIS A. KELLY
Superintendent of Schools
THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WATERTOWN PUBLIC
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1957
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Chairman and Members of the Watertown School Committee:
I have the honor to submit herewith my nineteenth annual report of the
schools of Watertown which is the seventy-seventh in a series of annual reports
of the Superintendent of the Watertown Public Schools.
TIME ALLOTMENT FOR ELEMENTARY GRADES
Early in November the following committee was selected to study and
revise the time allowed for each subject taught in the Elementary Grades.
ADVISORS
Thomas F. O'Brien Assistant Superintendent of Schools
C. Harold Striley Principal of Hosmer School
Joseph Murphy Principal of Parker School
Chairman: Esther Hayes Principal's Asst. Parker School—Grade V
Secretary: Elaine D. Poole Grade II—Coolidge School
Hazel Nutting Grade I —Hosmer School
Ethel Brooks Grade III—Marshall Spring School
Joan Toomasian Grade IV—Phillips School
Mary Donald Grade V—James Russell Lowell School
Thomas Reilly Grade VI— Browne School
REPORT
FOREWORD:
The study of the Time Allotment Schedule was undertaken at this time
because of the change in our system from the two-session day plan to a one-
session day. Also, newer subject matter due to a changing world, needed atten-
tion in the daily program. Careful consideration was given regarding time:
I. To the importance of teaching the basic fundamental skills.
2. To allow for newer areas of leaming.
3• To the importance and value of all subjects now found in our elemen-
tary curriculum.
4. To the directed and supervised fields important to every child.
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OBJECTIVES:
1. To give to the teacher a guide in making a daily program
2. To establish un adequate time schedule suitable to the successful teach-
ing of the subjects included in the elementary grades with an accent on uni-
formity of time for use in the entire system.
Suggestions from Directors and Supervisors.
SPEECH:
Time devoted to phonics in grades 1-2-3 may be considered a speech
activity. Five minutes each day is recommended to stimulate in the pupils an
awareness of good speech.
All oral activities can be utilized for Speech Training provided the rules
for clarity of voice and diction are familiar to teacher and pupil.
For grades 4-5-6 a speech teacher will visit once every two weeks for a
period of twenty-five minutes.
ART
Because of adjustments in the time alloted for art each teacher is requested
to spend the full time on creative art as directed by the supervisors. If it is
necessary to do pattern or fill in work the time spent should be shared by all
subjects, not art alone.
Each child should have the full period without interruption as the program
is planned for all pupils.
Correlation of art work with other subjects is often necessary. If the work
being done is creative this is a desirable situation.
MUSIC
The required time allotment for music in the Elementary School should be
a flexible situation according to the individual teacher's discretion and needs.
In the primary grades music lessons of short duration are recommended.
For example, a 60 minute weekly requirement can be fulfilled by dividing the
time into four 15 minute lessons. In the upper grades music lessons should be
of longer duration. For example, the 60 minute weekly requirement can be
fulfilled by dividing the time into three 20 minute lessons or two thirty minute
lessons.
The bi-weekly visitation of the music supervisor is to be included in the
time allotment of music. However, glee club and instrumental activities are
not to be included in the time allotment requirement.
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TIME ALLOTMENT
GRADE
1 II III IV V VI
1. Opening Exercises 50 50 50 50 50 50
2. Arithmetic 50 100 150 200 200 200
3. Social Studies 25 30 60 195 200 180
Geography
History
Citizenship
4. English
Language 100 100 100 165 175 165
Speech 25 25 25
Reading 500 390 340 300 285 240
Phonics — Speech 125 110 95
Spelling 100 100 100 100 100
Writing 75 75 75 60 60 60
5. Health and Safety Education 25 25 30 30 30 30
6. Physical Training 30 30 30 30 30 30
7. Science—Alternate with
Items 5 and 6 in Grades 3-6 20 20
8. Music 90 60 60 60 60 60
9. Drawing 60 60 60 60 60 60
10. Sewing and Manual Training 75
TOTALS 1150 1150 1150 1275 1275 1275
SENIOR HIGH —WEST JUNIOR HIGH — SURVEY
The Committee appointed to study the need for additional rooms and
renovations at the Senior High and West Junior High Schools has received the
following report from Mr. William Black, Chief School Plant Specialist, for the
School Building Assistance Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Mr. Black's report:
I am writing to summarize the comments made during my visit to Water-
town High School and West Junior High School.
ENROLLMENT
The enclosed summary of the enrollment projection prepared by this office
indicates that Watertown can expect, in the foreseeable future, about 1,350
pupils in grades ten through twelve and about 1,550 pupils in grades seven
through nine. It should be pointed out, however, that the percent of survival
technique for projecting school enrollments used by this office is usually con-
servative and is based upon a community's past experience. If Watertown's
present enrollment pattern varies from that of the recent past, the projected
figures should be adjusted accordingly.
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EXISTING FACILITIES
Watertown now houses its secondary school enrollment (grades seven
through twelve). in three school buildings. Watertown High School, located
on a very limited four acre site in the center of town, now houses about 1,000
pupils in grades ten through twelve. East Junior High School, recently added
to and rehabilitated, now houses about 650 pupils in grades seven through nine
from the-eastern section of Watertown. The remainder of the junior high age
pupils in town are housed in West Junior High School, which is located on
a four-acre site across the street from the four-acre West End Playground.
LONG-RANGE PLAN
It is my understanding that the long-range proposal for housing pupils in
grades seven through twelve in Watertown is as follows:
1. Construct an addition to Watertown High School to house the anti-
cipated 1,400 pupils in grades ten through twelve.
2. Continue East Junior High School as a junior high school to house
about 650 pupils in grades seven through nine.
3. Construct an addition to West Junior High School to accommodate about
900 pupils in grades seven through nine.
Both the High School site and the West Junior High School site are com-
pletely inadequate as sites for a modern secondary school program and fall
far below any nationally accepted minimum standards for secondary school
sites. An accepted rule of thumb for a minimum site for secondary school
follows: Ten acres plus one acre for each one hundred pupils in maximum
anticipated enrollment. Fro Watertown High School, this would mean twenty-
four acres as a minimum. For West Junior High School, it would mean nine-
teen acres.
Sometimes it is possible to make an existing inadequate site less inade-
quate by acquiring adjacent property. This seems to be impossible at the High
School as the site is bounded by a cemetery 'and existing streets and homes.
Another alternative to adding is, find an adequate site, construct a new high
school and use the existing High School as a school for some other age group
of pupils. This alternative evidently is unacceptable locally.
The adjacent West End Playground, which is available for use by West
Junior High School pupils, helps to make the site problem at this school less
serious than at the High School. There might be some advantage, as you review
the number of teaching stations needed to accommodate the desired program for
nine hundred pupils, in considering the classrooms in the Marshall Spring
School as interchangeable classrooms for the Junior High School. If this is
done, it will probably be necessary to change the elementary school district
lines, transfer pupils to Lowell and Browne schools, and possibly construct an
addition at Browne School.
I would be happy to meet your committee to review the above or to dis-
cuss other alternatives that will lead to a sound long-range plan for your com-
munity. Please feel free to call upon me if I can be of further service to you.
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CObiD40NWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING
ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
ESTIMATED SCHOOL ENROLLMENTS FOR WATERTOWN
Estimated Enrollments
Grades Grades Grades Total
School Year K-6 7-9 10-12 7-8 9-12 K-12
1957-1958 3604 1140 976 767 1349 5720
1958-1959 3665 1204 1006 819 1391 5875
1959-1960 3744 1266 1017 908 1375 6027
1960-1961 3820 1361 1008 928 1441 6189
1961-1962 1347 1065 901 1511
1962-1963 1327 1124 875 1576
1963-1964 1352 1204 931 1625
1964-1965 1398 1191 972 1617
1965-1966 1457 1173 982 1648
1966-1967 1493 1197 1026 1664
1967-1968 1542 1239 1058 1723
1968-1969 1289 1798
1969-1970 1322 1837
1970-1971 1366
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the principals, teachers, super-
visors, 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
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STATISTICAL DATA
TABLE 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1957
Appropriated by Town Meeting $1,868,989.15
Expended $1,857,898.71
Balance 11,090.44
$1,868,989.15
ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES
General Control 45,534.93
Instruction 1,460,843.47
Operation 167,972.02
Maintenance 55,796.31
Medical 15,655.30
Evening School 6,364.45
Trade School and Outside Tuition 11,954.53
New Equipment 5,997.52
Transportation 3,199.98
Athletic Fund 79,385.82
Beach Wagon 1,394.38
Federal Lunch 3,600.00
Military Retirement 200.00
$1,857,898.71
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, Non-Resident $5,211.15
and Department of Public Welfare,
Child Guardianship 4,638.81
$ 9,849.96
B. STATE REIMBURSEMENT:
General School Fund 139,243.88
Sight-Saving Class 500.00
Special Classes—Mentally Retarded 18,959.75
$158,703.63
C. MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS:
Hall Rental 385.00
Telephone Commissions, Manual training,
lost books, etc. 712.05
$1,097.05
$169,650.64
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TABLE III
GENERAL STATISTICS—DECEMBER 1957
Number of School Buildings 11
Senior High Schools 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 i 1
Audio Visual Aids 1 1
Household Arts and Cafeterias 1 1
School Psychologist 1 1
School Adjustment Counselor 1 1 9
Supervisors:
Physical Education (girls) 1
Remedial Reading 1
Speech Correction 1
Manual Training 1 1 4
Special Teachers:
Special Class 2 3 5
Art 1 1
Music 1 i
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
Home Economics (elem.) 1 1 18
Teachers:
Senior High School 34 23 57
Junior High Schools 25 31 56
Elementary Schools 12 109 121 234
Home Instruction:
Teacher 1 1 1
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General Control:
Superintendent 1 1
Assistant Superintendent i 1
Secretary 1 1
Assistant Secretaries 2 2
Attendance Supervisors 2 2 7
Secretaries:
Senior High School 4 4
Junior High School 2 2
Elementary Schools 7 7 13
Miscellaneous:
Nurses 3 3
Doctors 3 3 6
Operation:
Custodians 21 21
Matrons 6 6 27
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TABLE IV
MEMERSHIP IN THE DAY SCHOOL, BY GRADES
OCTOBER 1, 1955, 1956, 1957
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 19515 1956 1957
Kindergarten 602 642 651
Special Class 52 30 32
Sight-Saving Class 9 8 11
Grade I 514 536 567
Grade II 506 498 495
Grade III 501 508 502
Grade IV 469 495 471
Grade V 362 457 502
Grade VI 413 368 462
Total in Elementary Schools 3428 3542 3693
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
Grade VII 383 406 363
Grade VIII 370 378 402
Grade IX 369 366 380
Special Class 23 21
Total in Junior High Schools 1122 1173 1166
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade X 319 356 361
Grade XI 311 319 353
Grade XII 259 295 289
Total in Senior High School 889 970 1003
GRAND TOTALS 5439 5685 5862
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TABLE V
SUMMARY OF FOLLOW-UP SURVEY, GRADUATES OF
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1956, AS OF APRIL 1957
Status of Graduates According to High School Course Followed
EMPLOYMENT
STATUS
Number and Percentage According to High School Course
College Business General I.A. Grand Per-
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Total cent
Full-time Employment
Regularly employed 6 4 3 36 24 16 15 104 42.4
Military Service . . 3 — 2 1 17 — 8 31 12.6
Married . . .. . . . . . — — — 3 — 2 — 5 2.0
Totals . . . . . . .. . . 9 4 5 40 41 18 23. 140 57.0
Attending College or School
Degree Granting
College .. . . . . . . . 32 25 — 3 10 3 — 73 30.0
Other School
or College . . . . .. 3 9 — — 10 6 1 29 11.8
Totals . . . . . . .. . 35 34 — 3 20 9 1 102 41.8
Wholly Unemployed 1 — — — — 1 — 2 .8
Moved—
address unknown 1 — — — — — — 1 .4
Number Graduates
Reporting . . . .. . . 46 38 5 43 61 28 24 245 100.0
Number Graduates
Not Reporting . . 0 1 1 3 6 3 0 14 5.4
Total Number
Graduates . . .. . . 46 39 6 45 67 32 24 259
Percentage Graduates
Reporting . . . ... 100 97.4 83.3 95.5 91 87.5 100 94.6
t Percentage of those reporting in study
COMMENTS ON FOLLOW-UP SURVEY, CLASS OF '56
1. The percentage of graduates seeking further education beyond high
school is again above 40cJo for the third straight year. The percentage attending
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degree granting colleges is the highest yet reported in these annual studies
(18 to date), equal to seven out of ten of those seeking post-secondary education.
2. - A marked increase is noted in the number entering military service,
nearly nine percent more than for the previous class, which had been the smallest
in seven years.
3. The number reporting being "married" is again made up entirely of
girls, all of whom were regularly employed outside the home at the time of the
survey.
4. In a breakdown of the 102 graduates reported as attending college or
school, it is worth noting that 20% are in Liberal Arts Colleges, 18% in Teacher
Training, 14% in Science or Engineering, and 11% in Business Administration.
The remainder are scattered in many types of training.
5. Of those regularly employed, approximately 50% are working in
Watertown, 30% in contiguous communities, and 20% in Boston.
6. A similar trend is noted in regard to location of college for those
attending degree-granting colleges; 71010 attend colleges in the Boston area, 17°Jo
in Massachusetts but outside the Boston area, 8% in colleges located in another
New England state than Massachusetts, and 4%. outside of New England.
7. Information about 22 graduates included in above figures was obtained
through sources other than the questionnaire. (9 from parents of boys in service,
7 from college reports, and 6 from employment records.)
TABLE VI
KINDS OF EMPLOYMENT ENGAGED IN BY THOSE REGULARLY
EMPLOYED, ACCORDING TO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE FOLLOWED
AS OF APRIL 1957 (Follow-up Survey)
KINDS OF
EMPLOYMENT
College Business General I.A. Grand Per-
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Total cent
*
Clerical Occupations
General Clerical .. — 3 — 22 4 13 — 42 40.3
Bookkeeping ... . . . — — — 3 — — — 3 3.
Stenographic . . . . - - - 10 — — — 10 9.6
Sales and Service Occupations
Sales clerks,
cashiers . . . .. . . . . 2 — 2 1 4 1 2 12 11.5
Stock and shipping — — — — — — 1 1 1.
Drivers & Service
Station attds. .. 1 — 1 — 2 — 1 5 4.8
Manufacturing Occupations
Production .... . . .. — — — — 7 1 4 12 11.5
Stock and shipping — — — — 3 — 1 4 3.8
Technical Occupations
Apprentice Trades 2 1 — — 2 — 6 11 10.5
Construction work — — — — 1 — — 1 1.
Miscellaneous
Golfer, landscaping, dental
assistant .. ... ... 1 — — — 1 1 — 3 3.
Totals ..... . . . . .. 6 4 3 36 24 16 15 104 100.
*Percentage of those regularly employed
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TABLE VII
KINDS OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ATTENDED ACCORDING TO
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE FOLLOWED AS OF
APRIL 1957 (Follow-up Survey)
Part 1 — Degree Granting Colleges
High School Course Followed
College Business General I.A. Grand Per-
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Total cent
s
Liberal Arts . . . . . . 9 10 — — 1 — — 20 19.6
Teacher Training — 12 — 1 3 2 — 18 17.6
Technical and
Engineering .. . . . 12 — — — 2 — — 14 13.7
Business .. . . . . .. . . 9 — — — 2 — — 11 10.8
Fine Arts ... . . . .. — 2 — 2 — 1 — 5 4.9
Speech and therapy — 1 — — — — — 1 1.
Forestry . . . . . . .. . . 1 — — — —
Pharmacy . . . . .. . . 1
Music .... . . . . . .. . . — — — — 2 — — 2 2.
Sub-totals .. . . . . 32 25 — 3 10 3 — 73 71.6
Part 2 — Other Colleges and Schools
Preparatory
schools . . . . . . . . . 3 1 — — 3 1 — 8 7.8
Junior Colleges .. .. — 1 — — — 2 — 3 2.9
Business schools 4 — — 2 — — 6 5.9
Technical schools — — — — 5 — 1 6 5.9
Nurses Training . . — 1 — — — 2 — 3 2.9
Dramatics and —
Dancing . . . . . . . . — 1 — — — 1 — 2 2.
Dental Hygienist .. — 1 — — — — — 1 1.
Sub-totals .... . . 3 9 — — 10 6 1 29 28.4
Grand Total . . . . 35 34 — 3 20 9 1 102 100.
*Percentage of those attending college or school
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TABLE VIII
SIIAEMARY OF THE PLAOEACENT (Ft TLL-TEMM POSI-
TIONS) OPERATED BY THE 4UIDDANOE DEPARTMENT FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1957 aNa1kowu1G wr,r A uY EARNINGS
Total weekly
Kinds of Employment Boys Girls Total Earnings
Clerical Occupations
General Clerical ................ — 43 43 $1,9020
Stenographic ................... — 10 10 512.00
Bookkeeping .... ................ — 4 4 187.00
Sales and Service Occupations
Sales clerks ............... 1 — 1 50.00
Stock and shipping ............ 1 — 1 50.00
Manufacturing Occupations
Production ..................... 1 — 1 50.00
Miscellaneous
Greenhouse — soda fountain 3 1 4 168.00
work .. ...... .. ...............
Totals ...................... 6 58 64 $2,966.20
TABLE IX
SUADIARY OF PLACEMENT SERVICE (PART-TEME POSITIONS)
OPERATED BY 7I HE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1957 SHOWING w r jr,.- Y EARNINGS
Total weekly
Kinds of Employment Boys Girls Total Earnings
Clerical Occupations
General !Clerical .............. — 19 19 $313.00
Stenographic ................... — 5 5 87.60
Bookkeeping .................... — 1 1 15.00
Sales and Service Occupations
Bales clerks, cashiers ........... 3 12 15 218.30
Stock and shipping ............. 9 — 9 183.75
Manufacturing Occupations
Stock and shipping ............. 1 — 1 25.00
Miscellaneous
Cafteria and watress work,
greenhouse work, pin boys,
odd jobs. .................. 10 1 11 133.00
Totals ...................... 23 38 61 $975.55
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TABLE X
THE NUMBrER AND PERCENTAGES OP DROP-OUTS
GRADES 9-12. SOMOOL YEAR '56-57
Per. of Per. of Total
Average No. Drop-outs
Grade Dirolled Boys Girls TotalMembership
9 364 5 2 7 1.9 16.6
10 350 4 7 11 3.1 25.6
11 294 13 3 16 5.4 3.9" 37.2
12 279 5 4 9 3.2 20.9
Totals 1287 27 16 42 3.3 100.
" Percentage of Senior High School Membership only
The percentage of drop-outs from grades 9-12 for the school year '56-'57
is 3.3%, the smallest recorded in the past seven years in which drop-out studies
have been made in Watertown. It is more than 2 percent lower than the 5.5
percent average for the same grades in the State of Massachusetts, as noted in
a report from the Massachusetts Department of Education dated October 1956.
The reduced figure is due principally to the constant improvement brought
about in the holding power of the Senior High School. The grade nine
average has remained rather constant.
In 1950- '51, the first year of such studies, the Watertown Senior High
average for that year was 6.7°Jo. The above table shows that in the year '56- '57
the rate of drop-outs was 3.9% of the average membership for the year, a
reduction of 2.8%. (The state average for the same grades was reported as
6.1% in October'56.)
Another interesting interpretation of this table is that for every 100 pupils
entering grade nine in Watertown approximately 87 of them (100 less 4 times
3.3%) are remaining to graduate.
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INDEX TO REPORT OF TOWN AUDITOR
Advisory Board of Review ............................................................................ 225
Annuities ............ ....... ........................................................................................... 327
Appeals, Board of .......................................................................................... 239
Assessors' Department .................................................................................... 230
Auditors' Department ...................................................................................... 226
BalanceSheet ...................................................................................................... 346
Buildings, Inspector of ...................................................................................... 255
Cemetery Department
CivilDefense .................................................................................................... 334
Clerk, Town ........................................................................................................ 232
Collector's Department .................................................................................. 229
Contributory Retirement Pension System ................................................ 334
DogOfficer .......................................................................................................... 261
ElectionExpenses .............................................................................................. 235
Engineering Department ................................................................................ 234
FinanceCommittee .......................................................................................... 231
FireDepartment .............................................................................................. 247
Headquarters, Veterans ................................................................................ 330
HealthDepartment .......................................................................................... 262
HighwayDepartment .................................................................................... 267
Insurance .............................................................................................................. 331
Interest and Maturing Debt ........................................................................ 344
LegalServices .................................................................................................... 231
LibraryDepartment ...................................................................................... 313
ListingBoard .................................................................................................... 236
Moderator .......................................................................................................... 224
ParkDepartment .............................................................................................. 318
ParkingMeter Fund ........................................................................................ 328
Payments .............................................................................................................. 215
Pensions ... ................................................................................................... 326
PlanningBoard .................................................................................................. 238
PoliceDepartment .......................................................................................... 239
PurchasingDepartment .................................................................................. 233
Receipts .. ....................................................................................................... 212
Recreation Department .................................................................................. 321
Registrarsof Voters ........................................................................................ 236
ReserveFund ...................................................................................................... 327
SchoolDepartment .......................................................................................... 286
Selectmen's Department ................................................................................ 224
SewerDepartment ............................................................................................ 266
TownHall ............................................................................................................ 236
Treasurer's Department ................................................................................ 227
TreeWarden ........................................................................................................ 257
Unclassified .............................................................. .......... 326
..................................
Veteran's Services ............................................................................................ 283
WaterDepartment ............................................................................................ 337
Weightsand Measures•.................................................................................... 256
Welfare, Public, Department ........................................................................ 277
WireDepartment ....... .................................................................................. 259
Workmen's Compensation ............................................................................ 332
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CONTENTS
Advisory Board of Review ............................................................................ 134
Appeals, Board of, Report .............................................................................. 183
Appropriations Voted at Town Meeting .................................................... 27
Assessors, Board of, Report ...................................................................... 100
Auditor, Town, Report .................................................................................... 209
Buildings, Inspector of, Report .................................................................. 124
Civil Defense, Director of, Report ................................................................ 91
Clerk, Town, Report of Department ............................................................ 125
Counsel, Town, Report .................................................................................. 153
DogOfficer, Report ........................................................................................ 98
Engineer, Town, Report ................................................................................ 178
Finance Committee on Appropriation, Report ...................................... 71
Fire Department, Report ............................................................................ 116
Health, Board of, Report .......................................................................... 196
Highway Department, Report .................................................................... 172
HousingAuthority ............................................................................................ 94
Library, Board of Trustees, Report .......................................................... 184
Meeting, Special Town, Oct. 14, 1957 .................................................... 64
Meetings, Annual Town, Report of ........................................................ 9
Officers, Town .................................................................................................... 3
Park Commissioners, Report ...................................................................... 115
Planning Board, Report of .......................................................................... 353
Police Department, Report ........................................................................ 154
PopulationStatistics ........................................................................................ 7
Purchasing Department, Report .................................................................. 121
Recreation Dept., Report .......................................................................... 109
RetirementBoard, Report ............................................................................ 129
SchoolCommittee, Report .......................................................................... 359
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report ................................................ 122
Selectmen, Board of, Report ........................................................................ 90
Taxes, Collector of, Report .......................................................................... 168
Treasurer, Town Report ............................................................................ 137
TreeWarden, Report .................................................................................... 93
Veterans' Services, Report .......................................................................... 98
Water Commissioners, Report ...................................................................... 165
Welfare Department, Report ........................................................................ 101
WireDepartment, Report ............................................................................ 92
Workmen's Compensation, Report .......................................................... 121