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Home My Public Portal About1957 Town Report ANNUAL REPORTS For the Town of ORLEANS k Year ending December 31, 1957 r xi m Cd x N 0 ,x 0 C ! v w ... N 3 y " PROW l SEA EXPLORER SHIP NAUSET "Tomorrow's Leaders Sailin, on Pleasant Bay" 1 "j STORY OF THE S.E.S. NAUSET —91iernoriain The Sea Scout Ketch S.E.S. Nauset sails across the cover of the Orleans Town Report as a graceful symbol I of the community's success in encouraging tomorrow's leaders to steer a straight course through troubled waters ahead. At the tiller, learning seamanship, might be any j . of the 100 or more past or present Sea Explorers of Ship 72 who built the ship themselves under the guidance of JAws H. CRITCHET Bernard Collins, Jr., outside of the Orleans High School shop. In a larger sense, however, Orleans citizens, and $. friends from surrounding towns, have stood by the helm Finance Committee throughout the two and a half year project with their money, gifts, labor and support of paper drives. Member and Former Chairman Plans for the 42' 10" ketch were donated by naval 1952 - 1957 architect Spaulding Dunbar of Chatham. She is a shoal- r` draft centerboard ketch with four working sails, sleeps t nine below decks, and can carry more than a dozen com- fortably. The Sea Scouts' sponsor, the Orleans Rotary !! Club, has been very active in backing the boys, as have countless others, and now at last the dream is realized. With such wholehearted community support the S.E.S. Nauset should ride safely through whatever weather is to come. I ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF ORLEANS q I, o e � For the Year Ending December 31, 1957 I PRINTED KENDALL PRINTING CO. FALMOUTH, MASS. I 3 Town Officers Moderator Kenrick A. Sparrow Term expires March, 1958 Selectmen and Assessors Arthur R. Finlay, Chairman Term expires March, 1958 Franklin S.Murray Term expires March, 1960 Richard H. Adams Term expires March, 19,50 Board of Health Arthur R.Finlay Term expires March, 1958 Franklin S.Murray, Chairman Term expires March, 1960 Richard H. Adams Term expires March, 1959 Board of Public Welfare Arthur R. Finlay Term expires March, 1958 Franklin S. Murray Term expires March, 1960 Richard H. Adams, Chairman Term expires March, 1959 School Committee Dorothea M.Norgeot Term expires March, 1958 Joseph W.Higgins Term expires March, 1959 Francis P. Burling Term expires March, 1960 Orleans Members of Regional District School Committee Winthrop A. Griffin, Chairman Term expires March, 1959 Donald C. MacKenzie Term expires March, 1958 Joseph W.Higgins,elected by Orleans School Committee Town Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes Francis I.Rogers Term expires March, IM Trustees Snow Library Louis H. Carter Term expires March, 1960 R T-t-1— mo,, ,�,ro� TRornh ia�a 4 Constables Henry A.Perry Term expires March, 1958 George A. Bissonnette Term expires March, 1958 Surveyor of Highways Frederick G. Mayo Term expires March, 1958 Tree Warden Emile A. 011ivier Term expires March, 1960 Park Commissioners Clarence L. Vanasse, Chairman Term expires March, 1960 Kendall R.Higgins Term expires March, 1959 Alvin H.Wright Term expires March, 1958 Planning Board Eldredge E.Sparrow Term expires March, 1962 Frederic C. Berger Term expires March, 1961 Alton L.-Smith Term expires March, 1960 Raymond E.Newton, Chairman Term expires March, 1959 Milton M.Gray, Jr., Clerk Term expires March, 1968 Recreation Commission Lucy Hopkins Term expires March, 1962 Philip.A.Deschamps- Term expires March, 1961 Omer R. Chartrand Term expires March, 1960 Moncrieff M. Cochran Term expires March, 1959 John D.W. Joy Term expires March, 1958 Appointed Officers Town Counsel Paul P. Henson, Jr. Term expires March, 1958 Registrars of Voters Catherine A. Smith Term expires March, 1960 Adelbert A.Childs,Chairman Term expires March, 1959 Ann Louise Dilts,resigned Term expires March, 1958 Lloyd E. Stickney, unexpired term of Ann Louise Dilts. General Office Clerk Adele V.Brown Term expires March, 1958 Sealer of Weights and Measures Weigher of Beef, Grain and Hay Measurer of Wood and Bark. 5 Field Drivers and Pound Beepers Charles O.Freeman Term expires March, 1958 Elmer L. Taylor Term expires March, 1958 Fence Viewers H.Bruce Mitchell Term expires March, 19,58 Elmer L. Taylor Term expires March, 1958 Theodore H. Young Term expires March, 1958 Health Officer Dr. Fred L. Moore Term expipres March, 1958 Physician to Boards of Health and Public Welfare Dr.Henry A.White Term expires March, 1958 Sanitary Inspectors and Collectors of Milk Samples George F. Crocker, Term expires March, 1958 Marston Mills Ernest C.Eldredge, Jr., Term expires March, 1958 Chatham Burial Agent Richard C. Nickerson Term expires March, 1958 Inspector of Wires Charles O. Thompson Term expires March, 1958 Custodian of Town Office Building and Recreation Hall Herbert L. Fuller Term expires March, 1958 Accounting Officer Harry F.Childs Term expires March, 1958 Insect Pest Control Superintenddnt Emile A. 011ivier Term expires March, 1958 Caretaker of "Perpetual Care"Lots Orleans Cemetery Association Term expires March, 1958 Inspector of Slaughtering and Animals Ralph R. Mayo Term expires March, 1958 Forest Warden Lawrence L.Ellis Term expires March, 1958 Fire Engineers Lawrence L. Ellis, Chief Term expires April; 1%9 C.Emery Soule Term expires April, 1958 Lloyd R. Ellis Term expires April, 1958 Josebh L. Rogers. Jr. Term exnirPS April 195R 6 Dog Officer Chester A.Landers Term expires March,. 1958 Harbormaster and Wharfinger Arthur W. Nickerson Term expires March, 1958 Shellfish Constable Arthur W. Nickerson Term expires March, 1958 Veterans' Agent Ralph A. Chase Term expires March, 1958 Weighers of Coal, Grain and Hay Frank Gallant Harry H. Snow Wilfred Gallant Russell Cash Charles G. Thompson Robert W. Snow Henry W. Hurley William C. Snow . Caretaker of Town Dump Leslie W. Chase Term expires March, 1960 Caretaker of Herring Brook Theodore A. Young Term expires March, 1958 Police Chester A. Landers, Chief Term expires March, 1958 Charlie E. Jones Term expires March, 1958 John C. Urbanski Term expires March, 1958 Albert L. Watson Term expires March, 1958 Special.Police George A.Bissonnette Henry W. Landers Russell L.Boyer Thomas S. Stewart Philip A.Deschamps Raymond H. Squire Robley E. Fulcher, Jr. Philip P. Peterson Douglas N. MacArthur Auxiliary Police Richard H.Adams David E. Johnson David H. Bessom Franklin Joy J.William Costello G. Frederick Livingston Elmer R. Darling Robert E. Livingston Robley E. Fulcher, Sr. Russell G. McPhee Clarence E. Fulcher W. Whittemore Scott, Jr. Ernest A. Saulnier Police Matron 7 Town Nurses Marion I. Chace, R.N. Term expires March, 1958 Doris A.Pond, R.N. Term expires March, 1958 Welfare Worker Eleanar S. Blake Term expires March, 1958 Civil Defense Director George F. Livingston Term expires March, 1958 Deputy Tag Collector Henry A. Perry Term expires March, 1958 Finance Committee Walter H.Mayo,Jr. Term expires March, 1960 Ann S. Hammatt Term expires March, 1960 Kathryn B.Furman Term expires March, 1960 Jarrett S. Blodgett Term expires March, 19'59 Louis W. Knowles Term expires March, 1959 Donald B. Walsh Term expires March, 1959 Albion H.Besse, Chairman Term expires March, 1958 Helen A.Beals Term expires"March, 1958 Reginald H. Sprague Term expires March, 1958 Building Inspector H. Bruce Mitchell Term expires March, 1958 Appeal Board Russell A. Opderbeck, Chairman Term expires March, 1961 Richard C. Nickerson, Associate Term expires March, 1961 Clifford E. Soule, Associate Term expires March, 1960 Reuben S. Hopkins, Clerk Term expires March, 1960 Robert E.Livingston Term expires March, 1960 Donald C. MacKenzie Term expires March, 1959 Charles B. Cooley Term expires March, 1958 Water Safety Committee Alice L. Urbanski Term expires March, 1958 Eileen DeLory Term expires March, 1958 Elizabeth K. Buck Term expires March, 1958 Elementary School Building Committee Charles Francis Richardson, Chm. Carroll R. Reed Barbara D. Mayo Francis P. Burling Elizabeth C. Cochran Arthur R. Finlay Douglas N.MacArthur Joseph W. Higgins Water Investigating Committee Louis H. Carter Roger F.Smith Hernaldo R. Kelley Herbert F. Wilcox 8 Highway Garage Building Committee Frederick G.Mayo Clifford E. Soule Richard C.Nickerson Everett C.Winslow, Jr. Clarence J. O'Neill Town Forest Committee Richard H. Adams Albion H. Besse Emile A. 011ivier Waterways Improvement Committee Elmer R. Darling Kenneth G. Huber R.Frederick Raddin Charles Francis Richardson Paul P. Henson, Jr. Shellfish Advisory Board Willis S. Gould, Jr., D.S.C. Elmer R. Darling Thomas F. Whitbread, D.S.C. Gardner E. Munsey, D.S.C. i 9 Selectmen's Report To the Citizens of Orleans: Growing pains, natural to a town in our strategic posi- tion continue, presenting new problems which must be re- solved by forward looking action spread over a period of years. We refer to such matters as road layouts and con- struction, road drainage problems, improvement and ex- pansion of harbor, beach and navigation facilities, etc. The major emphasis still lies in the question of expansion of our school facilities to meet the growing school population and how best to accomplish a solution. In any event the action on this nyajor question portends an inevitable reflection in sub- stantial increase in the cost of Town Government which can- not be avoided. We have just gone through a trying time on the widen- ing and improvement of Main Street to Academy Place, but now that the work is finished, we. believe that the improve- ment is evident and that as the years pass the wisdom of this action will be more and more obvious. The layout having been approved for the proposed road from Depot Square to West Road,we are planning to concen- trate whatever Chapter 90 money we are alloted for 1958 on this project, although it will probably have to be done in stages due to limitation of State and County allotments. We have a balance of$8,212.87 from the Orleans allotment under Chapter 718 and plan to use all or a portion of this to cover the Town's share of Chapter 90 Construction in 1958. Progress has been slow on the Rock Harbor retaining wall and we are pressuring constantly to have construction started. With reference to the program of acquiring title to the Orleans Beach areas, we have taken the initial eminent do- main action on the section of beachland from the Chatham 10 in May of 1957 we were able to move into our new Town Office building and are appreciative of the action which made this possible. The Town now has a building where the many municipal functions can be carried out efficiently and in an atmosphere which is a credit to the Town. The Orleans Board of Selectmen continues to give its best efforts in meeting and resolving the many problems which come to it throughout the year and endeavor in every way to take actions and recommend progressive steps to be acted upon by you, the voters of Orleans, and recommend to you that in your actions you never lose sight of the importance of preserving and protecting the interests of our non-resident tax payers. Some of the ideas promoted by individuals and organizations on Cape Cod are directly in conflict with the interests and wishes of our non-resident tax payers as well as residents. Attempts to promote legislation for the use of County funds must be carefully scrutinized as to the ultimate affect upon our local interest for in addition to the fact that all County costs are passed back to the Towns and levied against all Taxpayers,such actions may turn out to be detri- mental rather than beneficial. ARTHUR R. FINLAY FRANKLIN S. MURRAY RICHARD S. ADAMS Selectmen of Orleans 11 SALARIES PAID IN 1957 Richard H. Adams,Selectman, etc. $3,143.00 Arthur R. Finlay, Selectman, etc. 3,319.00 Franklin S. Murray, Selectman, etc. 3,239.00 Francis I. Rogers, T.C., Treasurer, & Collector 4,000.00 Harry F. Childs, Town Accountant 2,766.00 Adele V. Brown, Secretary 21840.0.0 Eleanor S. Blake, Welfare Worker 2,462.57 Arthur W. Nickerson, Shellfish Constable & Harbormaster 2,500.00 Ruth L. Barnard, Librarian 1,200.00 Marion I. Chace, Town Nurse 3,70,0.00 Doris A. Pond Town Nurse 3,065.00 . Ralph A. Chase, Veterans' Agent 500.05 Leslie W. Chase, Dump Custodian 1,500.00 Chester A. Landers, Chief of Police 4,775.00 Charlie E. Jones, Police 3,915.00 Albert L. Watson, Police 3,800.OG John C. Urbanski, Police 3,800.00 James G. Dolan, Police 524.00 Walter M. Knowles, Police 676.00 Lawrence L. Ellis, Fire Chief 3,595.00 Russell L. Boyer, Communications & Police .. 208.00 Paul E. Deschamps, Communications, Fire &Police, 561.00 Robert L. Descharrips, Communications 1,036.00 Leighton W. Ellis, Communications & Fire 463.20 Mildred W. Kingsley, Communications 3,0,010.00 Henry W. Landers, Communications 662.00 William I. Livingston, Fire & Communications 319.00 Belmont P. Mayo, Fire & Communications 577.00 James E. Nichols, Communications, Fire & School Custodian 4,315.1.6 Anthony Austin, Park Department 636.25 David H.Eagles,Park 450.00 Kendall H. Higgins, Park 2,079.00 Gustaf A. Karison, Park 510.0.0 Theodore H. Oberteuffer, Park 595.00 Ralph L. Snow, Park 804.00 Mildred C. Connors, Cafeteria 815.00 C. Louise Fulcher, Cafeteria 600.0.0 Grace E. Ful•cher, Cafeteria 1,040.0.0 Pearl I.Hopkins, Cafeteria 1,O80.00 Bertha Meads, Cafeteria 1,180.00 Florence S. Purpura, Cafeteria 217.50 Berthana Richardson, Cafeteria 2.080.00 12 Herbert L.Fuller,Custodian—Town Hall &Rec.Hall 980.00 Lionel S. Gill, School Custodian 3,910.65 Samuel C. Smith, School Custodian 3,364.92 Mary L. Gray, School 810.00 Dunning Hamilton, School 877.50 Ruth H. Moody, School 35.0.00 Frederick G. Mayo, Surveyor of Highways 4,000;00 John P. Fulcher, Highway 2,882.63 Richard N. Gould, Highway 3,129.60 Herbert W. Gould, Highway 262.50 David G. Hoeffner, Highway 816.00 Scott A. Kelly, Highway 688.50 Paul P. Henson, Jr., Town Counsel 1,3,66.62 H. Bruce Mitchell, Building Inspector 1,060.00 Carl.A. Cathcart, Tree Warden Dept. 763.50 Emile A. Oillivier, Tree Warden 1,352.75 Paul P. Oilivier, Tree Warden Dept. 988.50 Charles F. Moore, Sealer of Weights & Measures 200.0.0 Ann M. Henson, Water Safety 415.00 Karyl Kumer,Water Safety 2.95.00 Ade.lbert A. Childs, Registrar of Voters 571.17 Catherine A. Smith, Registrar of Voters 240.00 Raymond H. Squire, Police 2117.0,0 Thomas S.Stewart,Communications&Police 401.00 Lloyd E. Stickney,Park 580.00 John D. Thomas,Park 620.00 Charles O. Thompson, Wire Inspector 314.00 William S. Treese, Jr., Park 563.00 Clarence L. Vanasse, Park 612.00 Donald B. Walsh, Communications & Fire 684.50 Robert W. Watson, Highway 1,009.13 Mabel H. Weidler, Clerical 840.00 Henry A. White, School 425.00 Christine S. Wood, School 248.00 Alvin H. Weight, Park 2,067.00 Gordon H. Argo, Teacher 2,865.68 Elmer R. Biggers, Jr., Teacher 3,00-0.00 Rita C. Blake, Teacher 1,366.64 Lorraine D. Blanchon, Teacher 2,400.00 Edward E. Bolton, Teacher 1,5.00.00 Stanley M. Boynton, Teacher 4,866.64 S. Stewart Brooks, Teacher 5,466.64 Harriett Chace, Assistant Superintendent (Resigned) 706.68 Moncrieff M. Cochran, Jr., Teacher 4,966.68 Frederick n_ Cole. Teacher 1.433.28 13 Ruth B. Denman, Teacher 4,176.66 Joan C. Dugener, Teacher 90-6.64 W.David Edwards, Teacher 3,777.70 Doris T. Eldredge, Teacher 496.00 Dorothy F.Eldredge, Teacher 4,666.60 Pearl L. Ellis, Teacher 3,999:97 Dorothy B.Evans,Teacher 1,266.64 Eleanor B. Fisher, Teacher 1,600.00. Dorothy M. Fulcher, Teacher 4,101.69 David A. Gates, Teacher . 1,366.14 Armand A. Guarino, Principal (High School) 5,973.28 Samuel Griffiths, Teacher "t 680.00 Hildegarde J. Hand, Teacher 255.00 Frank B. James, Teacher 80.0.00 Marie E. Jones, Teacher 4,466.62 Evelyn Joy, Teacher 200.00 Bertha E. Keefe, Teacher 4,666.69 Albert G. Kolodzik, Teacher 4,166.62 Eugene M. Lavery, Teacher 1,333.28 Mary A. Leary, Teacher 1,6,66.64 Georgia R. Lowell, Teacher 4,200.00 Cora M. Mayo, Principal (Elementary) 5,066.66 Helen Ostrander, Teacher 1,0.35.00 Herbert F. Pettengill, Teacher 3,866.64 Salvatore Piccolo, Teacher 1,133.10 Edith M. Pierce, Teacher 2,009.72 Sydney G. Pierce, School Superintendent 3,159.96 Ethel T. Reed, Teacher 253.00 Charles R.Shaw,Teacher, 3,000.010 George S. Sherman, Jr., Teacher 610.00 Catherine M. Skinner, Teacher 4,666.69 Stanley E.Smith,Jr.,Teacher 4,233.36 Vernon B. Smith, Teacher 506.67 Webster W. Tileston, Teacher 960.00 Jane B. Tobey,Teacher 2,600.00 Barbara N. Wright, Teacher 3,633.28 Joseph Zarba, Teacher 735.00 14 SELECTMEN'S AND DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1958 Moderator's Salary $50.00 Selectmen's Salaries 41500.00 (Each member $1,500.00) Board of Piablir_. Welfare Salaries 1,200.00 (Each member $400.0.0) Selectmen's expense and supplies 600.00 Assessors' pay and expense 6,000.00 Assessors' Map 1,000.00 Town Accountant's Salary& Expense 3,455.00 Collector's Salary 1,700.00 Treasurer's Salary 1,50.0.00 Town Clerk's Salary 800.00. Collector's, Treasurer's and Town Clerk's Expense 1,800.00 Finance Committee Expense 150.00 Elections, Registrations Expense 2,200.00 Town Office Maintenance and Repair Expense 6,000.00 Clerical Expense 3,100.00 Tax Title Expense 200.00 Town Counsel and Legal Expense 3,000.00 Planning Board Expense 250.00 Appeals Board Expense 250.00 Recreation Ball Expense 2,000.00 Engineering (Road Layouts, etc.) 2;500.00 Total General Government $42,255.00 Police $23,550.00 Constables' Salaries 100.00 Fire Department 9,665.00 Rescue Truck Operation Expense 400.00 Civil Defense 2,000.00 Building Code Expense 1,600.00 Wire Inspection 300.00 Communication Center 7,9515.00 Sealer of Wieights and Measures Salary and Expense 275.00 Insect Pest Control 2,800.00 Tree Warden 1,800.00 Dutch Elm 1,200.00 i 15 Health, General (incl. Town Dump) $11,625.00 Inspection of Animals 100.00 Inspector of Slaughtering 25.00 Ambulance Hire 3,000.00 Total Health and Sanitation $14,750.00 General Repairs 32,350.00 Snow Removal 5,000.00 Building and Machinery 2,000.00 Street Lights 7,900.00 Traffic Signs 200.00 Harbor Master's Expense 1,975.00 Total Highway Department $49,425.00 General Relief $6,000.00 Old Age Assistance 30,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 6,500.00 Disability Assistance 4,000.00 Administration 1,500.00 Free Bed, Cape Cod Hospital 500.00 Total Charities $48,500.00 Veterans' Benefits $6,900.00 Total Veterans' Benefits $6,900.00 Schools $206,240.00 School Committee Salaries 200.00 Vocational Education 3,600.00 School Athletics 1,500.00 Snow Library 2,900.00 School Lunch Account 1,000.00 Eastham-Orleans-Wellfieet Regional School District 1,147.00 Total Education $2,18,587.00 Parks and Playgrounds $14,547.00 Total Parks and Playgrounds $14,547.00 Cemeteries and Tomb $455.00 Soldiers' Monument 525.00 16 Interest on Bonds $8,500.00 Maturing Notes & Bonds: Junior-Senior-High. School 5,000.00 Fire Station 1,0100.00 Library 5,000.00 New Elementary School 21,000.00 Total Interest and Bonds $40,500.00 Insurance and Collector's, Treasurer's Bonds $8,000.00 Town Reports 1,050.00 Memorial & Veterans' Day 400.00 Care of Herring Brook 30.00 Shellfish 3,200.00 Miscellaneous 500.00 Water Safety Committee 800.00 Total Unclassified $13,980.00 Total Recommendations for 1958 $502,069.00 17 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Barnstable, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Orleans in the County of Barnstable GREETING IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA- CHUSETTS, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet at the High School Auditorium in said Orleans on Mlonday the 10th day of March next, at 6:30 o'clock in the Evening, then and there to act on the following articles:And to meet at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon on Wednes- day the 12th day of March next, to elect all necessary Town Officers. POLLS TO BE OPEN AT 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AND MAY CLOSE AT 6:30 O'CLOCK P.M. Article 1. To act upon the Annual Report (including Recommendations) of the Selectmen and other Town Officers or Committees and raise and appropriate money for the same. Article 2. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1958 and to issue a note or notes therefor,payable within one year,and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less thar, one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Article 3. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to sell, after first giving notice of time and place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some convenient and public place in the.town, fourteen (14) days at least before the sale,or at private sale,property taken by the town under tax title procedure, provided that the Selectmen or whomso- ever they authorize to hold such sale may reject any bid which they deem inadequate, or take any action relative 18 Article 4. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treas- ury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway Maintenance, or take any action relative thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treas- ury, a sum of money for Chapter 94 Highway Construction, or take any action relative thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will appropriate whatever money may be received from the Dog Tax of the previous year for the use of the Snow Library, to be available to the Trus- tees for the purchase of books or any other lawful expense of the Library. Article 7. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the Gen- eral Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non.-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tide- waters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. Article 8. To see if the Town will transfer from the Overlay Surplus Account, the sum of Eight Thousand Nine Hundred (8,90,0) Dollars, for the Reserve Fund for 1958. Article 9. To see if the Town will adopt the following amendments, to the Protective By-Law for the Town of Or- leans, Massachusetts, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, or take any action relative thereto and act fully thereon. Protective By-Law Section 2. Residence District Uses. Paragraph 1. Amend paragraph 1 which now reads: "Detached one or two family dwelling except cabins as de- fined in 10;Q-or tents.", to read: "Detached one or two family dwelling except cabins as defined in 10Q, tents or trailers". Section 2. Residence District Uses. Insert paragraph 5A between Daraaranh 5 and nara,L�ra,nh 19 5A. "Poultry or animal raising for non-commercial pur- poses.' Section 2. Paragraph 10. Amend Section 2, paragraph 10,sub-paragraph (o) which reads: "Boat building and storage", to read: "Boat yards and activities reasonably necessary and related thereto'.' Section 2. Paragraph 10. Insert the following provisions after Section 2,paragraph 10, sub-paragraph (r): "(s) Exhibitions, fairs and displays of a similar nature, held for the benefit of charitable, religious, and non-profit organizations." Section 2. Paragraph 10. Insert the following provision after Section 2, paragraph 10, sub_paragraph (s) or "(r)": "(t) Poultry or animal raising for commercial purposes." Section 3. Business District Uses. Insert the following after paragraph 9: "10_ Any of the following uses, provided it is not injur- ious, noxious or offensive to the neighborhood, and only if authorized by the Board of Appeals: (a) Light industry and ,manufacturing provided not more than ten (10) persons are employed therein." Section 1. Establishment of Districts. Amend Section 1, Paragraph 1, which now reads: "l. Classes of Districts. The Town of Orleans is hereby divided as shown on the Zoning Map dated October l,'1953 and filed with the Town Clerk, into two classes of districts:", so that all that area of the Town lying East of the Mid-Cape Highway lay-out, and West of Route #6 shall be included in a Business District. Insert the following after paragraph 9,or (10,if adopted). "11. (or 10) No building or structure shall be erected within:25i feet of the street line of any street or way in a business district, that is laid-out or originally constructed after March 10, 19518. Section 5. Area Regulations. Amend Section 5, paragraph 1, which now reads: "Lot size. No buildings, except one story buildings of accessory use, shall be erected in a residence district on a lot contain- 20 frontage of 100 feet; provided that one building may be erected on any lot which, at the time this by-law is adopted, either is separately owned or contains five thousand sq. ft.", to read: "l. Lot size. No building, except one story build- ings of accessory use, shall be erected in a residence district on a lot containing less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and having a minimum:street frontage of 120 feet; pro- vided that one building may be erected on any lot which, at the t ne this by-law was adopted, either was separately owned or contained five thousand square feet; and provided that any lot which contains fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet and is shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board or certified that Planning Board approval is not required prior to March 11, 1958, shall be an approved residence build- ing lot; and further provided that any lot which contains at least thirty thousand (30,000) square feet but less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet when this amendment is adopted, may be subdivided into two lots containing not Iess than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet each and having a minimum street frontage of 100 feet. Section 5. Area Regulations. Add paragraph 3. "Any lot upon a dead-end street turn around may have a street frontage of not less than fifty (50) feet are distance, provided such lot and the plan upon which it is shown is approved by the Planning Board, and said lot shall be 1-20 feet wide at the building. Article 10. To see if the Town will adopt the following amendments to the Building Code, Orleans, Massachusetts, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Gen- eral Laws, or take any action relative thereto and.act fully thereon. Building Code Section 2 "Notification of intent to build, etc." amend paragraph 1 which reads: "A permit shall be required for all buildings or structures to be erected, altered, reconstructed, or moved to a new foundation within the limits of the Town of Orleans excepting small accessory buildings not to be used for the purpose of habitation and having a floor space of less than 450 sq. ft.", to read: "A permit shall be required for all build- ings or structures to be erected, altered, reconstructed or moved to a new foundation within the limits of the Town of Orleans excepting small accessory buildings not to be used for the purpose of habitation and having n.finor c-nn,ra r,f loss - i 21 Section 4. Building Lines. Amend Section 4 which now reads: "No part of a struc- ture for human habitation shall be nearer to the interior and rear lot lines than.25 ft.; and if on land of single ownership, they shall not be nearer to each other than 50 ft.", to read: "N'o part of a structure for human habitation shall be nearer to the interior and rear lot lines than 25 ft.; and if on land of single ownership, they shall not be nearer to each other than 50-ft.; provided that in a business district the Building Inspector may allow business structures to be used for human habitation to be eructed within ten (10) feet of each other and within five (5) feet of the interior lot lines provided such buildings are constructed of Class A. fire-safe materials." Article 11. To see if the.Town will accept the Report of the Highway Garage Building Committee and raise and appropriate, take from available funds or finance by borrow- ing,the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred (29,500.) Dollars, to erect and equip a Highway Garage on Town land on Tonset Road,said funds to be expended under the direction of the Committee appointed under Article 39 of the Annual Town Meeting in 1956. By request. Article 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to sell, move, destroy or otherwise dispose of the pre- sent Town Highway Building and authorize the Selectmen to take any and all action necessary.thereto. By request. ,Article 13. To see if the Town will authorize the forma- tion of a Nauset Beach Building Committee, said committee to be the Park Commission, the Board of Selectmen and such additional members at large as necessary. The purpose of the Committee so appointed to study,plans and specifications and cost data for a suitable building at Nauset Beach to house the Administration and Concessions under one roof; recom- mend site for erection of same and to bring in at a special or regular Town Meeting plans for such a building and to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred (300.) Dol- lars to meet expenses of said Committee. By request. Article 14. To see if the Town will authorize the Park Commissioners to perform labor on the Parks and Play- 22 Commissioners at $1.50 per hour when performing such labor, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-A of Chapter 41, General Laws. By request. Article 15. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Thousand One Hundred (9,100.) Dollar's to grade and pave the Town Road known as Main Street, be- ginning at Monument Road and extending easterly,a distance of twenty-one hundred (2,104) feet. By request. - Article 16. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty-three Hundred (2,300.) Dollars to pur- chase and equip one (1) Pick-up Truck for the Highway Department and authorize the Surveyor of Highways to trade in as part of the purchase price, the present Ford Pick-up Truck. By request. Article 17. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred (1,500.) Dollars for entertain- ment of a public nature, Chapter 158 of the Acts of 1929, to be spent under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen, or do or act anything thereon. By request. Article 18. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred (2,200) Dollars to erect a suitable building, install toilets, water and cesspool at the parking area at Rock Harbor. Article 19. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Twenty-five (725.) Dollars, to install fresh water facilities along the bulkhead at Rock Harbor, said sum to be expended under the direction of the. Selectmen. By request. Article 20. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Seventy-five (9,75.) Dollars, to pur- chase and equip a new Auto Cruiser for the Police Depart- ment and authorize the Selectmen to trade in as part of the 23 (Article 21. To see if the Town will transfer the follow- ing amounts of money to the Excess and Deficiency account: $136.81 balance of the Sidewalk for Route 6 account; $61.06 balance of the Front-end Loader for Highway Department account; $4.20 balance of the Regional School Planning Com- mittee account; and $168.75 balance of the Water Investi- gating Comlmittee account. Article 22. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty-two Hundred (2,200.) Dollars, for six Band Concerts to be given in the Town of Orleans during 1958 by the Orleans Band. By request. Article 23. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Park Commissioners to purchase a used four wheel drive Jeep Beach Wagon, and to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred (1,700.) Dollars to defray the expenses thereof, including insurance, equipment and main- tenance and other additional expenses. By request. Article 24. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred (1,500.) Dollars for the purpose of advertising the advantages of the Town and the operation of a Public Information Booth, said funds to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and only if an equal matching sum has been deposited with the Town Treasurer prior to the expenditure of any of said appro- priation, under the provisions of Chapter 30 of the Acts of 1958. By request. Article 25. To see if the Town will accept as a gift, the rudder and rudder post of the Katie J. Barrett and raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 to move and install the same at Nauset Beach, and suitably inscribe a tablet thereon, said work to be done under the direction of the Park Commis- sioners. Article 26. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum'oaf One Thousand (1000.) Dollars to be expended by the Board of Fire Engineers with the approval of the Select- men to be used for making available water supplies for fire protection in areas within the Town of Orleans and improving the accessibility of existing supplies. 24 Article 27. To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to designate 7.5 acres of land, purchased by the Town under Article 35 of the Annual Town Meeting held on February 21, 1955, as appurtenant to the Hugh School, and to be used in connection therewith, and further to see if the Town will authorize the same to be transferred to the East- ham-Oirleans-Wellfleet Regional Scho01 District, together with the High School as authorized under article 3 of a Special TGwn Meeting, held on November 23, 1956,said parcel being bounded and described as follows: Northerly by Boland's Pond, a distance of 380 feet, more or less; Easterly by land of the Orleans High School, 900,feet more or less; Southerly by land of Clayton P. Eldredge, 375 feet more or less; and Westerly by land of the Orleans Ele- mentary School, 1000 feet more or less; containing an area of 7.5 acres more or less, and being 350 feet in width, and being a portion of Lot 10 in Land Court Case Number 18010; and to authorize the Selectmen and the School Committee to take all and any necessary action hereunder. By request. Article 28. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand Five Hundred (8,500.) Dollars to grade and,pave Lots Hollow Road from Tonset Road ex- tension to the Town Dump. Article 29. To see if the Town will increase.the salary of the Town Clerk, Two Hundred (200.) Dollars; the salary of the Treasurer, Five Hundred (500.) Dollars; the salary of the Collector of Taxes, Three Hundred (300.) Dollars, and to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand (1,0400.) DoI- lars for the same, being retroactive to January 1, 1958. Article 30. To see if the Town will combine the salaries and pay of the Board of Selectmen, Assessors, Public Welfare and Health, under a single salary of Four Thousand. Five Hundred (4,500.) Dollars per member, retroactive to Janu- ary 1, 1958 and raise and appropriate the necessary sum of money to put into effect the new salary rate. Article 31. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Three Hundred (1,300.) Dollars to purchase and equip a new automobile for the use of the Town Health Department and authorize the Selectmen to trade in as part of the purchase price, the automobile now i 25 Article 32. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Six Hundred (600.) Dollars to install a pump and tank at the town dump. Article 33. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Eight Hundred (3,800) Dollars to grade and pave the Town Road known as Herring Brook Way from the Herring Brook to Kescayogansett Road, and to grade and construct Herring Brook Way from Kescayogansett Road to Pilgrim Lake, and to pave the Town Road known as Kiescayogansett Road from Herring Brook Way to Arey's Lane, so called, work to be done under the supervision of the High- way Surveyor. By request. Article 34. To see if the Town will transfer to the con- trol of the Park Commission, the Beach Area at Route No. 28, lying south of Tar Kiln Creek, the Beach Area at Route No. 28 at the northwesterly end of Crystal Lake, the Beach Area at Nauset Harbor at the end of Priscilla Road, the Beach Area at Pilgrim Lake at the end of Herring Brook Way, and the Beach Area at Skaket Beach lying westerly of the 40 foot way on the former Rote property, and take any and all ac= tion necessary thereto. Article 35. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred (300.) Dollars, to be expended un- der the direction of the Division of Marine Fisheries of the Department of Natural Resources, Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, for the improvement of the Herring Brook. Article 36. To see if the Town will direct the Selectmen to annually appoint a Commission in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of Chapter 45 to control the play- ground and recreation area at Nauset Beach, acquired under Article 21 of the 1957 Town Meeting,said Commission to serve without pay. Article 37. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $3,600., to be used together with an equal amount of State funds, to build a launching ramp or ramps to be located at proper site or sites in the Town. Article 38. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $2,5010.00 for the improvement of boat launching facilities at Town Cove and Pleasant Bay. 26 Article 39. To see if the Town will instruct the Moder- ator to reappoint the Waterways Investigating Committee and raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred (500.) Dollars for the expense of said Committee. By request. Article 40. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $1-00.00 for new navigation buoys in Pleasant Bay to be expended under the direction of the Harbormaster. By request. Article 41. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred (800.) Dollars to properly observe the July 4th Holiday, to be spent by the Orleans Post No. 308 Inc.,American Legion,under the supervision of the Selectmen. Article 42. To see if the Town will sell to Delbert M. Johnson, Sr., .04 acre of land at the junction of Route 6, Lots Hallow Road and Tonset Road, shown as Lot No. 13, in Land Court Case No. 18010, for the sum of Two Hundred (200) Dol- lars, and authorize the Selectmen to take any and all action neceusary thereto. Article 43. And to act upon any other business that may legally come before the meeting. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1958 To vote for the election of the following Town Officers: One Moderator for one year. One Selectman for three years. One Assessor for three years. One Member Board of Public Welfare for three years. One Member Board of Health for three years. Two Constables for one year. One Park Commissioner for three years. One Member of School Committee for three years. One Member of Regional School Committee for two years. One Trustee Snow Library for three years. One Member Planning Board for five years. One Member Recreation Commission for five years. 27 And you are directed to serve this Warrant,by posting up attested copies thereof at Orleans Post Office, East Orleans Post Office and South Orleans Post Office, in said Town, Seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make due return of this War- rant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting, as aforesaid. Given under our hands this 6th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight. ARTHUR R. FINLAY FRANKLIN S. MURRAY RICHARD H. ADAMS Selectmen of Orleans A true copy. Attest: ..........................................................:..................... Constable George A. Sissonette, Constable. 28 .Report of the Assessor's To the Orleans Taxpayers: Late in the year 1956 the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts started to acquire land in connection with the section of the Mid-Cape Highway in Orleans, from the Brewster line to Eastham and completed these takings during 1957. The resultant loss of taxable valuation in 1957 amounted to ap- proximately $22,000. This will be substantially offset in 1958 due to removal of houses involved to new locations. However, during 1957 the major part of the takings were initiated and we will lose the valuations involved in 1958. What this total will be we are unable to specify at this time as this repre- sents a substantial additional amount of detail placed upon the Board of Assessors. In addition to the loss of definite areas of taxable property to the State, there are many ad- ditional side effects on value, due to loss of access to property even though not actually within the taking. The start and completion of the Mid-Cape Highway is still in doubt, although the section as far as Route 6 is now open. The full Board of Assessors attended the School for Massachusetts Assessors at the University of Massachusetts in September and we have continued to use and improve where possible the assessing system set up in Orleans in 1954. 3956 1957 Real Estate Assessed $9,729,595.00 $10,343,795.00 Personal Estate Assessed 1,193;510.00 1,290,190.00 Total Assessed Valuation 10,921,10.5.00 11,633,985.OG Population 1955 Census 2,201 2,201 Number Polls Assessed 724 755 Property Owners Assessed 1,550 1,666 Horses Assessed 11 6 Cows Assessed 29 36 Other Neat Cattle 25 Swine Assessed 1 6 29 1956 1957 Number of Fowl 450 200 Dwelling Houses 1,389 1,405 Acres of Land Assessed 6,827 6,826 Number of Cars Assessed (Excise) 1,563 1,619 Assessed Value of Cars $774,220.00 $813,030.00 Amount of Tax Assessed on Cars 37,466.41 45,272.26 Appropriations for year by taxation 459,524.24 525,340.33 Total Approp. from Available Funds 29,500.00 70,918.53 Overlay 5,215.68 10,476.36 County Tax 43,014.56 54,052.14 State Audit Municipal Accounts 791.80 Mosquito Control 3,572.10 3,821.58 State Parks 460-.43 1,349.22 County Retirement System 3,092.58 2,616.71 Total Appropriations (State and County Taxes and Overlay) 549,379.59 669,366.67 Tax Rate per Thousand 29.00 35.60 Polls @ $2.00 1,448.00 1,510.00 Special Assessment (Moth) 310.00 364.00 Property Tax (including polls) 318,167.18 415,696.19 Total Amount Collector's Commitments (except M.V. Excise) 318,477.18 416,060.19 i ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1956 1957 Corporation $16,915.47 $17,995.47 Income Tax 24,354.90 28,474.22 Motor Vehicle &Trailer Excise 35,238.26 36,627.31 Licenses 5,524.00 6,357.85 Fines 21.00 55.00 Library 127.54 71.01 Health and Sanitation 866.50 882.50 General Government 3,956.05 3,293.02 Charities 4,745.03 5,456.34 Old Age Assistance 32,562.21 29,879.37 Schools 30,456.48 30,431.73 Interest on Taxes and Assessments 2,859.37 451.23 Old Age Meal Tax 945.37 1,184.46 Interest Street Light Fund 63.40 81.17 Recreation 5,371.00 6,417.75 Veterans' Services 1,206.66 1,908.45 School Transportation 6,892.39 7,812.27 30 1956 1957 State Recreation Areas 66.78 .... Protection Persons and Property 500.00 1,500.00 Mosquito Control .... 8.66 Farm Animals Excise ... 24.14 $172,712.41 $182,751.95 Free Cash from Treasury 58,500.00 70,918.53 Total Deductions as Estimated $231,212.41 $253,670.48 Receipts and Available Funds ARTHUR R.FINLAY FRANKLIN S. MURRAY RICHARD H.ADAMS Board of Assessors Assessor's Report on Nap of Town To the Citizens of Orleans: During 1957 the following sheets, which were originally prepared in the early 1940's, were brought up to date: Sheets 6 and 13 in South Orleans; and Sheet 21 lying northwest of the center of town. Sheet 21 has been bisected by the new Mid-Cape High- way and auxiliary roads thus resulting in many area changes. With mounting real estate activity consultation and ad- vice is necessary throughout the year regarding parcels rec- ently conveyed where the deed descriptions are not suffi- ciently explicit to arrive at satisfactory areas or locations. We recommend an appropriation of $1000 to bring more of the older sectional sheets up to date and to provide for any necessary consultation and advice. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR R. FINLAY, Chairman FRANKLIN S. MURRAY RICHIARD H. ADAMS 31 Collector of Taxes Report Real Estate Dr. 1957 Jan. 1,Balance due 1955 $1,390.36 Jan. 1, Balance due 1956 13,963.46 April Warrant p � t 368 253.fl5 Oct. 31, Omitted Assessment 26.34 Abatement after payment, refunded 538.36 $384,171.57 Cr. Paid Treasurer, account 1955 $1,336.75 Paid Treasurer, account 1956 13,462.98 Paid Treasurer, account 1957 342,817.68 Abated 1955 1.08 Abated 1956 60.32 Abated 1957 2,569.94 Tax Title account 1957 21.38 Uncollected 1955 52.53 Uncollected 1956 522.33 Uncollected 1957 23,326.58 $384,171.57 Tangible Personal Property Dr. 1957: Jan. 1, Balance due 1954 $55.03 Jan. 1, Balance due 1955 656.27 Jan. 1, Balance due 1956 3,114.83 April 29, Warrant 45,933.14 May 28,Warrant 494.84 Abatement after payment, refunded 142.52 $50,396.63 Cr. Paid Treasurer, account 1954 $55.03 Paid Treasurer, account 1955 651.00 32 Paid Treasurer; account 1957 41,350.84 Abated 1955 5.27 Abated 19.56 78.59 Abated 1957 500.23 Uncollected 1956 877.43 Uncollected 1957 4,673.76 $50,396.63 Polls Dr. 1957 Jan. 1, Balance.due 1956 $88.00 July 8, Warrant 1,610.00 $1,698.00 Cr. Paid Treasurer,account 1956 $76.00 Paid Treasurer, account 1957 1,254.00 Abated 1.956 12.00 Abated 1957 344.00 Uncollected 1957 12.00 $1,698.00 Moth Assessment Dr. 1957 Jan. 1, Balance due 1956 $27.50 April 29,Warrant 364.00 $391.50 Cr. Paid Treasurer,account 1956 $24.50 Paid Treasurer, account 1957 332.50 Abated 1956 3.00 Uncollected 1957 31.50 $391.50 Farm Animal Excise Dr. 1957 Feb. 25,Warrant $24.14 Cr. i 33 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Dr. 1957 k' Jan. 1, Balance due 1956 $3,246.83 Jan. 21,Warrant (1956) 2,000.78 Feb. 19,Warrant (1956) 1,744.44 Feb. 19,Warrant (1956) 50.81 April 20, Warrant 4,369.04 May 24, Warrant 10,724.93 June 7,Warrant 3,109.31 Aug. 16, Warrant 7,273.36 Aug. 27, Warrant 5,282.46 Oct. 23, Warrant 3,274.20 No-v. 1, Warrant 3,139.59 Dec. 2, Warrant 4,342.84 Dec. 30, Warrant 3,104.00 Dec. 31,Warrant 652.63 Abatement after payment,.refunded 1,871.55 $54,186.77 Cr. Paid Treasurer, account 1956 $6,536.53 Paid Treasurer, account 1957 37,406.59 Abated 1956 699.23 Abated 1957 3,067.97 Uncollected 1957 6,476.45 $54,186.77 Summary of Uncollected Taxes, January 1, 1958 1955 Real Estate $52.53 1956 Real Estate 522.33 1957 Real Estate 23,326.58 1956 Personal Property 877.43 1957 Personal Property 4,673.76 1957 Poll 12.00 1957 Moth 31.50 1957 Motor. Vehicle and Trailer Excise 6,476.45 $35,972.58 Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS I. ROGERS, 34 Report of the Finance Committee To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The following is the report of the Orleans Finance Com- mittee for the year ending December 31, 1957: Reserve Fund $10,009.00 Transfers March: 29 Snow Removal $580.58 April: 12 Snow Removal. 58.00 June: 11 Elections and Registrations 65.38 August: 26 Dutch Elm 46.60 September: 11 Parks and Playgrounds 292.98 Dutch Elm 171.25 26 Parks and Playgrounds 262.13 October: 14 Parks and Playgrounds 32.33 28 Parks and Playgrounds 53.50 November: 13 flown Hall Maintenance 178.96 Engineering 9.00 Parks and Playgrounds 15.83 26 Interest on Town Notes and Bonds 13.81 Highway Machinery and Building 14.84 Fire Department 1,471.50 Parks and Playgrounds 14.41 Snow Removal 699.00 Care of Town Dump 30.85 T'n�m Nnll MninfPnnnCP 3d R7 i i 35 December: 12 Elections and Registrations 58.15 Highway Machinery and Building 102.90 Fire Department 48.25 Town Hall Maintenance 375.46 26 Elections and Registrations 97.88 Town Hall Maintenance 127.88 Police Department 223.52 Fire Department 143.96 Care of Town Dump 4.66 Highways—General 30.71 Highways Machinery and Building 78.46 Harbormaster's Expense 31.67 Collector, Treasurer, Town Clerk Expense 37.31 Parks and Playgrounds 76.74 31 Selectmen's Expense 14.63 Wire Inspection 14.00 Harbormaster's Expense 59.94 $5,852.83 December 31, 1957 Balance on hand 4,147.17 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Respectfully submitted, ALBION H. BESSE, Chairman Orleans Finance Committee 36 Treasurer's Report RECEIPTS General Town Accounts On deposit Cane Cod Trust Co. checking account,Second Bank—State Street Trust Co.checking account,Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank,Hyannis Co-Operative Bank,U.S.Treasury Bills and in treasury January 1,1957 $134,917.28 1957 Receipts 83,5,406.18 $970,323.46 PAYMENTS General Town Accounts 1957 Paid Treasurer's Warrants $820,854.60 On deposit Cape Cod Trust Co. checking account,Second Bank—State Street Trust Co.checking account,Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Hyannis Co-Operative Bank and in treasury Jan. 1, 1958 149,468.86 $970,323.46 TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS Snow Library Trust Fund Consisting of: David Snow Fund $4,500.09 Jonathan W.Young Fund 500.00 William H.Nelson Fund 2.00.00 Thomas Arey Hopkins Fund 3,000.00 Aaron Snow Fund 1,000.00 $9,20.0.00 Deposited in: Provident Institution for Savings, Boston,Mass., Cape Cod Trust Co. Savings Dept. and Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank $8,200.00 Invested in Savings Bond,Series G 1,000.00 I 37 Accumulated Interest $2,370.10 Withdrawn 200.00 2,170.10 Balance in fund January 1, 1958 $11,370.10 i Elizabeth Twiss Blake (Snow Library Trust Fund) Deposited in: Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank $250.00 Accumulated Interest $29.54 Withdrawn 25.48 4.06 Balance in fund January 1, 1958 $254.06 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Deposited in: George Voss Fund $100.00 Benjamin C. Sparrow Fund 100.00 Henry C.Nickerson Fund 100.00 Frankliri Freeman Fund 50.00 Samuel J. Coy Fund 200.00 Mark Snow Fund 100.00 Christopher Edwards Fund 50.00 William Swain Fund 100.00 Yates Rogers Fund 100.00 Capt. Samuel N. Smith Fund 100.00 John and Susanna Taylor Fund 50.00 Charles R. Smith Fund 200:00 Freeman S. Smith Fund 2.00.00 Joshua L. Northup Fund 200.00 Frank H. Snow Fund 250.00 $1,900.00 Deposited in: Cape Cod Trust Co. Savings Dept. and Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank $1,900.00 Accumulated Interest 196.44 38 Albeit P. Smith Fund (Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund) Invested in: U.S. Savings Bonds, Series G $2,000.00 Accumulated Interest 179.41 Balance in fund January 1, 1958 $2,179.41 Preset`T lue of Bonds I y F 07�nn �,, 0 Accumulated Interest 179.41 Value January 1, 1958 $2,151.41 Clement Gould. & Wife Fund Deposited in: Weymouth Savings Bank and Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank $5,000.00 Accumulated Interest 1,691.72 Balance in Fund January 1, 1958 $6,691.72 Mary Celia Crosby Fund Deposited in: Cape Cod Trust Co.Savings Dept. $5,000.00 Accumulated Interest 1,286.09 $6,286.09 Clayton Mayo Trust Fund Deposited in: Cape Cod Trust Co. Savings Dept,., Invested in U.S.Savings Bonds,Series G, Invested in Hyannis Co-Operative Bank Shares and Invested in Cape Cod Co-Operative Bank Shares $25,784.55 Accumulated Interest 1,020.76 Balance in Fund January 1, 1958 $26,805.31 Present Value of Bonds $2,937.00 Present Value of Co-Operative Shares 22,500.00 Accumulated Interest $2,120.76 Withdrawn 1,100•.00 1,020.76 39 Rehabilitation Fund Invested in: U.S. Savings Bonds, Series G. $15,000.00 (Matured) Hyannis Co-Operative Bank Shares 5,000.00 Accumulated Interest 246.80 $20,246.80 Withdrawn for Alt. Town Office 19,448.53 Balance in Fund January 1, 1958 $798.27 Street Light Fund Assigned to the Town of Orleans Deposited in: Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank and Weymouth Savings Bank $2,517.61 Accumulated Interest $81.81 Withdrawn 81.81 Balance in Fund January 1, 1958 $2,517.61 Respectfully submitted, FRANCIIS I. ROGERS, Treasurer I, 40 Report of the Board of Public Welfare To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: A cost-of-living increase of 5.2776 and a substantial in- crease in the amount allowed for fuel and light, granted in September of this year, resulted in an increase of about $15 a month for recipients not in nursing homes. An increase of 75 cents a day to nursing homes also went into effect in 1957 These increases affect recipients of all categories. Old Age and Survivors' Insurance is beginning to make itself felt, and helps to offset the budget increases. Most people applying for assistance these days are receiving social security payments, and in many cases only a small amount is needed from the town assistance payment to meet the total budgeted needs of the recipient. Thus, although the tota'. budgets are increasing every year, and the medical costs are climbing steadily, the total assistance cost to the town does not rise in the same proportion. This will continue to be true as more and more people become eligible for social security, and those payments increase. There are also many people who are now able to get along on their social security payments and the•small amount they are allowed.to earn, who otherwise would have had to apply for assistance long ago. pin figuring appropriations for the coming year, a margin beyond the estimated payroll of today has been allowed, since additional cases and medical costs are an unknown quantity. We are fortunate in having generous trust funds from which to draw for people who need emergency assistance and who are not eligible for any other form of assistance. These funds make it possible for us to keep our General Relief ap- propriation much lower than it would otherwise be. We find there is a great deal of misunderstanding about public welfare•rules and regulations. We would suggest that niivnnr uA.ghino infnrmatinn of anv lri—I wn Ir7 foci frcc fn I 41 Breakdown of expenditures for 1957: Old Age Assistance Total payroll $50,274.25 Charged to State 24,137.86 Charged to Federal 17,970.89 Charged to Other Towns 854.30 Cost to Town 7,311.20 Aid to Dependent Children Total payroll 8,603.21 Charged to State 2,872.74 Charged to Federal 3,567.49 Cost to Town 2,162.98 Disability Assistance Total payroll 120.90 Charged to State 47.92 Charged to Federal 42.00 Cost to Town 30.98 Out of Town Case 428,98 General Relief Total payroll 5,805.61 Charged to State 1,222.73 Charged to other towns 332.73 Cost to town 4,250.15 Administration Salaries 3,662.09 Travel 268.12 Supplies 264.36 Equipment 176.0 Office Space 201.40 Miscellaneous 47.54 Total administration expense 4,619.52 Charged to State 44.60 Charged to Federal 1,964.46 Cost to town 2,610.46 Recoveries from Old Age Assistance 922.74 Respectfully submitted, RICHARD H.ADAMS, Chairman ARTHUR R. FINLAY FRANKLIN S. MURRAY 42 Report of the Board of Health To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The Public Health Department underwent some changes during the past year. In April, Mrs.Doris A. Pond, R.N., School Nurse, and the duties she performed, were incorporated in the Health De- partment program on a full time basis. This gave us much better coverage of the health needs of the Town and our schools. We believe the present setup to be most satisfactory. In May we moved into our present quarters in the Town Office building. It was a big event in as much as our Town Nurse had never before had an office in the thirty-seven years since Mrs. Laura Knowles, R.N. was first appointed Town Nurse in 1920. We continued our polio vaccine program with much the same personnel as last year. We are proud to report that we have given to residents of Orleans betwen the ages of 1 to 50, a total of 3,776 shots of polio Vaccine. We carried on flu vaccine clinics for key personnel in the various town departments and will continue this program as long as necessary. For a complete breakdown on clinics, see the Town Nurses' Report. The Dump Department operated in as clean and sanitary manner as is possible with an open type dump. The road at the rear of the sand holes was moved back as far as possible to give more room for removing sand. We continued our program of rodent control by the use of Wafarin bait. It has proved to be very effective. We recommend again this year the hardening of Lots Hollow Road from its beginning at Tonset Road Extension to the dumping area. The Board of Health placed and maintained trash bar- rels at Rock Harbor, Crystal Lake and the Town Beach at South Orleans,besides the regular ones in the Center of Town. It seemed to help a great deal to confine the litter usual to beaches and docks. FRANKLIN S. MURRAY, Chairman ARTHUR R. FINLAY RICHARD H. ADAMS I 43 Report of the Planning Board To the honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The year 1957 produced a variety of new problems and a constant flow of new subdivision activity for the considera- tion of your Planning Board. The Board held 25 meetings during the year and conducted 11 public hearings on new subdivision applications. 13 .subdivision plans were approved representing the creation of 53 lots. Less than one half the number of lots were created in 1957 as compared to 1956, but only one less public hearing was required in the subdivision process. Thanks to our local civil engineers and our property owners the size of the Lots in our subdivisions in Orleans are generally well above the minimum require- ments of 15,000 square feet. On January 22, 1957 the Board resolved to undertake a study of possible revisions in our Protective By-Law,Building Code and Planning Board Regulations. Pursuant to this end our Board has held public hearings, many Board discussions and several meetings with the Board of Selectmen, Board of Appeals and Building Inspector. Believing firmly that we must keep pace with the changes brought by ever increasing activity in our growing community, we have sought any and all suggestions and criticisms, from as many sources as possible, in regard to Orleans Rules and Regulations. The Planning Board is favorable to the proposed changes in our Protective By-Law and especially in the matter of specifi- cally controlling trailers,allowing private poultry and animal raising, broadening permitted activities of boat yards, allow- ing limited light manufacturing in the commercial area, a building set-back in the business area, increasing lot sizes to 20,000 square feet, decreasing turnaround frontage re- quirements, decreasing floor space area permit requirements and allowing certain buildings to be built closer than 25 feet to the line in the business area. The Planning Board is unfavorable to the extension of the comercial area to the proposed Mid-Cape Highway layout, but would be favorable to a more limited extension after 44 The Planning Board initiated and was the host at a meeting held in Orleans on March 8, 1957 of Lower Cape Planning Boards, Boards of Selectmen, National Park Offic- ials, Natural Resources Commissioner Sargent and Senator Edward C. Stone. This meeting was called for a general dis- cussion of the proposed so-called Great Beach area as a National Park. On April 17, 1957, the Board organized for a year. Ray- mond E. Newton was re-elected Chairman and Milton M. Gray, Jr., was re-elected Clerk. On May 22, 1957 Planning Board members attended an organizational meeting and Chairman Newton was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the newly form- ed Cape Cod Planning Board Association. The Planning Board gave its unanimous approval to the layout of a way from Herringbrook Way to Pilgrim Lake. The Planning Board presented a petition to the Board of Selectmen for the laying out of a way from Depot Square to West Road. The Planning Board highly approves of any action to establish a traffic light at the Route 28 and Tonset Road Ex- tension intersection. The Planning Board is deeply appreciative of the co- operation which it has received from the Town Officials and would welcome any recommendations or criticisms from our resident and/or non-resident townspeople at any time and more especially at our meetings which are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Planning Board Room at the Town Office Building. Respectfully submitted, MILTON M. GRAY, JR., Clerk RAYMOND E. NEWTON, Chin. ELD-REDGE E. SPARROW FREDERIC C. BERGER ALTON L. SMITH 't 45 Report of the Police Department To the honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: I hereby submit my report for the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1957. Motor Vehicle Violations 176 Motor Vehicle Accidents where there was Property Damage in excess of $200.00 or there were personal injuries 31 Permits for Motor Vehicle transfers 675 Complaints and Investigations 3,603 Miles travelled by cruiser 54,000 Sudden deaths investigated 2 ARRESTS AND COURT CASES Arrests 27 Summoned 18 Drunk 12 Released under Chapter 272, Section 45 6 Larceny under $100.00 20 Larceny over $100.00 2 Non-Support 1 Arrested on out of town warrants 2 Violation of Probation 2 Illegal Purchase of Liquor 1 Procuring Liquor for a Minor 1 Selling Liquor to a Minor 1 Breaking and Entering in the Night Time 3 Breaking and Entering in the Day Time 8 Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation 2 Destruction in a Church 3 Conspiracy 2 Operating under the Influence 3 Operating an unregistered Motor Vehicle 1 Operating an uninsured Motor Vehicle 1 Operating without a license 5 Operating so as to endanger 5 Hit and Run after causing Property Damage 2 Failure to slow at an intersection 2 Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle 1 Speeding 2 46 As our town continues to grow, one of the first depart- ments to notice it is your police department. In the past few years, the number of doors to new businesses in and around the center, which are checked each night, have increased steadily. There are regular entries in the cruiser logs of new excavations, foundations and finally, new homes in all sec- tions of town. This steady growth brings about its changes too. Our na- tives and old timers are the first to tell that the"elbow-room" needed for hunting is gone, with more and more of the old haunts posted with "No Trespassing" signs. The number of dogs and dog complaints such as barking, worrying and maiming livestock and dog bites,have increased sharply. (I feel that in the very near future, our town will ,have to restrain all dogs or make it necessary that they be muzzled.j Motor vehicle operation and parking, especially during the summer months, is becoming increasingly more difficult with each year, and with the opening of the new stretch of Mid-Cape highway, I anticipate an aggravation of an al- most impossible situation that exists now in our business district. This will continue for a number of summers to come, or at least until the final link of the Mid-Cape high- way is made in Eastham. I want to thank the Selectmen and each department head, as well as each and every citizen of the town, for the fine cooperation extended the police department, and in behalf of my men,I pledge that as our town grows,your police department will endeavor to help keep it one of the finest towns on the Cape. Respectfully submitted, CHESTER A. LANDERS, Chief of Police i 47 Report of the Highway Surveyor To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Orleans: r hereby submit my report of the Highway Department for the year 1957. After the winter weather,with the freezing and thawing; plowing and sanding of the highways, comes spring and time to put the roads in condition for the heavy summer traffic This means holes to patch, sand to pick up, drains to clear, limbs and brush to dispose of, shoulders to fix and unpaved roads to put in shape. This is the procedure that occurs each year. Many of our roads are showing the effects of the sum- mer and winter wear and tear and are in need of resurfacing, and should be done soon in order to cut down the job of con- tinuous patching in the future. I am confronted every day with the Pact that new build- ings are the forerunner of new roads and new drainage situ- ations intensify. Recognizing this condition to be of the ut- most importance to the town as a whole, it is my hope that a committee may be appointed to look into this important matter and present their plans and findings at a future town meeting. I am not forgetful of the need of a Highway Garage to be constructed. Our town equipment should not be abused and forgotten, and its proper care and protection is neces- sary to a well run department. Another request which comes from not only the year around folk but the summer people as well and that is the demand for white lines on our roads. Money has to be al- loted to do this and I am asking for co-operation from our Finance Committee to go along with this and hope to see most of the town painted with white traffic lines. The following roads were sealcoated: 48 Childs Homestead Road .3 mile; Defiance Lane .3 mile; Mill Pond Road.5 mile; Namequoit Road .5 mile; Namskaket Road .5 mile; Mill Lane .11 mile. Many more miles of road are in need of sealcoating and I consider this work very essential and money well spent for this protection. During the last two weeks your Highway Surveyor, along with the Department of Public works and the Police Depart- ment, have been getting the actual miles of road in the town of Orleans. At the present time the work is not complete and no figures are available. About 31/2 miles of new roads were accepted during 1957, proving the increase of work for this department expands with each year. The heavy road work as it now stands and what it will be in the future demands the necessary good equipment, money and above all the co-operation of every one concerned, and the taxpayers is now more than ever aware of the fact that good roads are essential to the weldare of our town. I wish to express my appreciation for the fine co-opera- tion and support of all the Town Departments. Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK G.MAYO i 49 Report of the Town Counsel To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Orleans,Masachusetts I hereby submit my report of my activities as Town Counsel for the year 1957. The legal work has been completed in regard to the acceptance by the Town of Herringbrook Way, Kescayogan- sett Road, the Town Landing at Pilgrim Lake, Depot Square to West Road, Briar Spring Road, Pine Road, Lots Hollow Road, Shore View Drive, Uncle Harvey's Way, and Gilman Lane. Approximately 340 acres of beach land north of the Chatham Town line has been acquired by the Town. Un- doubtedly the rest of the beach acquisition will be completed by 1958. I have been consulted by and have advised the Police Department, Fire Department, School Department, Board of Selectmen,Board of Health, Assessors,Public Welfare, School Building Committee, Registrars of Voters, Regional School Committee, Treasurer, Town Clerk, Town Accountant, Shell- fish Warden, Building Inspector, Planning Board, Board of Appeals, the Recreation Commission, as well as numerous citizens and residents of the Town in respect to matters re- lating to the Town of Orleans, and I have worked very closely with the Planning Board on the proposed amendments to the Protective By-Law and Building Code. Five of the six land damage cases pending against.the Town at the beginning of 1957 have been settled and it is expected that the remaining action on the most recent Main Street Taking will have been settled prior to Town Meeting. There is pending against the Town a suit in equity in regard to the acquistion.of the parking area at Nauset Beach. I appeared in the Superior Court six times, and in the District Court twice, and attended two hearings held by the Commonwealth, all on behalf of the Town. It is hoped that there will be a minimum of litigation as regarding the acquisition of Nauset Beach. The recent completion by the Assessors of a system of equalization of valuations has resulted in considerable sav- ings in both time and money in the searching of 'titles and legal problems in connection with the Nauset Beach ac- quisition. Respectfully submitted, PAUL P. HENSON,JRs 50 Report of the Fire Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The Board of Fire Engineers respectfully submit the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year 1957. Board of Engineers Lawrence L. Ellis, Chief Lloyd R. Ellis, Asst. Chief Henry W. Hurley, Capt. Lieut. Joseph L. Rogers Lieut. Clifford E. Soule Volunteer Firemen Robert Andrews George H. Landers Paul E. Deschamps Belmont P. Mayo Kenneth R. Eldredge Andrew H. Miller Leighton W. Ellis James E. Nichols Robert L. Freeman Gaston L. Norgeot Lawrence Hurley Lester W. Quinn Chester W. Higgins George E. Rogers William I. Livingston Forrest R. Snider Donald B. Walsh Deputy Forest wardens Emile A. 011ivier Henry A. Perry The calls during the year were as follows: Fires by Alarm 13 Still Alarms 57 Investigations 18 Estimated Fire Loss for 1957 $6,000.00 Permits issued: Fuel Oil 78 Gas (Propane) 57 The 194D Buffalo pumper was completely overhauled this spring and is now in excellent condition and we feel sure it will serve us well for many more years. All equipment is in fine condition and again we see no major expense for several years. During 1957 our fire losses continued to be low with only two serious fires in 13 alarms and more than 50 still alarms. 51 cal condition for the Cape with the Governor closing the woodlands on two different occasions. Residents and visi- tors of Orleans cooperated wonderfully with the burning of incinerators, cook-outs and open air fires. Due to this we can continue to issue permits for your convenience and pleasure. Many areas in town-have no water for fire protection other than water that is carried on apparatus. In these areas steps were taken this year to plan as far as possible the pro- cedures to follow in case of fire, the use of relays or portable pumps. New ponds and roadways were opened up and every- thing possible is being done without the expensive cost of pipelines in these areas. Plans also are being made about the Mid Cape Highway which will greatly effect the use of Cedar Pond as a supply of water. At this time we wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, residents, and all departments in Town for the wonderful cooperation we have received this past year. Board of Fire Engineers LAWRENCE L. ELLIS, Chief Engineer Report of the Board of Appeals To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The Board of Appeals held a total of twenty-one public hearings during the year 1957. Of the twenty-one, thirteen hearings were held for permits under the terms of the Or- leans Protective By-Law, with twelve being granted and one being denied. Eight hearings were held on appeals for vari- ances from the terms of the Building Code, with six being granted and two being denied. Respectfully submitted, RUSSELL A. OPDERBECK, Chin. CHARLES B. COOLEY DONALD C. MacKENZIE' ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON RICHARD C. NICKERSON -l1.TJT1 T Q(1TTT.'W , - 52 Report of the Orleans Fire and Police Departments Rescue Squad To the Honorable&card of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The Orleans Fire and Police Departments Rescue Squad respectfully submit their first Annual Report. At approximately 7:50 p.m. on September 7, 1956, the first Committee meeting on the organization and establish- ment of an adequate Rescue Squad in the Town of Orleans was held in the Fire Station. Eight representatives of both the Fire and Police Departments were present. The first order of busdness was the statement of the facts by the Fire and Police Chiefs. These facts were in- tended to show two distinct problems existing in the Town of Orleans which make it a necessity to form a so-called Res- cue Squad to cope with them. The first problem, with specific incidents as a basis, showed that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain the services of a Doctor at the scene of accidents. The second problem, also with incidents for illustration, was the fact that the three town ambulance, due to the increase of their case load in the three towns, has been absent from the town on a number of occasions when it was needed making it necessary to call in another town ambulance with an undesirable time lag. As a result of this meeting nineteen (19) men from the combined departments were trained in both Standard and Advanced First Aid Courses under the direction of Mr. John R. Tullis, Safety Director, American Red Cross and Mr. Shel- don Thayer, Chapter Representative, Crape Cod Chapter, American Red Cross. This training was accomplished during the winter of 1956-1957. At the March, 1957 Town Meeting the sum of $4,950.00 was voted to purchase, equip and operate a rescue truck. On June 19, 1957, the rescue truck was delivered, modifications were made and some first-aid equipment was installed. On July 4, 1957, the truck responded to its first emergency call. Since that time additional equipment has been installed in- cluding resuscitators, roll-away stretcher, smoke masks, complete first-aid supplies and rescue Pnuinmant Cnnsistin �I 53 The truck is presently manned by five (5) Squads who are on a schedule covering rescue or emergency calls twenty- four hours a day,seven days a week on an un-paid,voluntary basis, under the direction of Captain Leighton W. Ellis. Dr. Edmund Burke has consented to act as Medical Advisor to the Squad. From July 4 to December 31, 1957, the truck and squad responded to forty-nine (49) emergency calls as follows: Fourteen (14) auto accidents; sixteen (16) personal injuries; five (5) calls for illness; three (3) fire calls and eleven (11) miscellaneous emergencies. .This represents an average of two (2) calls per week during this period but it is anticipated that with a full year's operation the number of calls will greatly increase. With the experience gained during the past six months and a fuly equipped rescue truck we feel that the Squad is ready to handle any emergency. Respectfully submitted, LEIGHTON W. ELLIvS, Captain I Building Inspector's Report To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The year 1957 showed a slight increase in building in the Town of Orleans, $842,120. in 1957 as against $795,530. in 1956. 146 permits were issued for all types of buildings. Eight Hundred Seventy-five Dollars has been collected in fees and turned in to the Town Treasurer. The following table shows the permits granted: Type No. - Amount Dwellings 58 $522,900.00 Non-residential 36 239,885.00 Alterations and repairs 52 79,335.00 146 $842,120.00 Respectfully submitted, H. BRUCE MITCHELL, Building Inspector 54 Report of the Brewster-Orleans-Eastham Ambulance Association, Inc. RECEIPTS Brewster $1,500.00 Orleans 3,000.00 Eastham 1,500.00 Donations 1,295.00 Interest 67.86 Total Receipts $7,362.86 Balance—January 1, 1957 2,914.35 Replacement Fund 2,558.38 $12,835.59 EXPENSES Gas, Oil and Tires $914.31 Drivers 2,860.00 Meals 158.00 Laundry 41.38 Repairs 13.16 Equipment and Supplies 87.93 Insurance 218.26 Storage 240.00 Miscellaneous 71.78 Total Expenses $4,604.82 Balance—January 1, 1958 4,304.53 Replacement Fund 3,926.24 $12,835.59 TRIPS Brewster 62 Orleans 102 Eastham 36 Other 2 �n� 55 Mileage: January 1, 1958 48,040 January 1, 1957 33,662 14.378 The ambulance is available for emergency use at any time, day or night. There is no charge for this service, but the Association is glad to receive donations to aid in meeting its expenses. Respectfully submitted, R. FREDERICK RADDIN, President PRINCE H.HURD,JR., Sec.-Treas. Report of the Communication Center To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: During the past year, the number of calls handled by the Communication Center regarding Police, Fire and other town departmental business,as well as many and varied calls from the taxpayers, has again increased immeasurably. New radios have been installed on the police and fire bands, as well as a new antenna mast which has increased the coverage by these two radios, to where almost any sta- tion on Cape Cod and the Islands can be conversed with di- rectly by radio. Final plans and the initial work is underway to change the controls for blowing the Orleans and Eastham fire de- partment's fire signals from the Communication Center. This move will increase the speed by which fire alarms can be sounded as the need presents itself. We wish to thank each and every Department of the town as well as the citizens, for the wonderful cooperation in our effort to protect the lives and safety of our taxpayer and his property. Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE L. ELLIS, Fire Chief CHESTER A. LANDERS, 56 Report of the Civil Defense To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Orleans, Massachusetts. Nationally there is much controversy in Civil Defense between a policy of evacuation and shelter. The Civil Defense Department must be elastic enough to change its thinking with the advent of new weapons just the same as the De- partment of Defense has to be. The introduction of Sputnik I and II by Russia has brought about a renewed effort on our part to produce and perfect new and better ICBM's. The advent of ICBM's has turned our thinking again to a shelter program. However, the shelters needed now near a target area are much more expensive and complicated than any of World War II due to the radiological fallout problem. I feel that a shelter is not the whole answer though and, therefore, believe a combi- nation of shelter and evacuation program must be followed. The development of such a program is the aim of your present local civil defense organization. There is a very urgent need to educate the people that their own homes will provide them with a real protection against radio active fallout provided they STAY indoors until notified they can come out. In conjunction with that the town now has two radia survey teams equipped with instru- ments and trained in their use to provide this information. We are in the process of building a completely equipped control center in the basement of the Town Office building. Most of the communication equipment is already installed in a useable condition. This control center is open for in- spection by the general public during any C.D.practice opera- tion and by appointment at any other time. The Ground Observer Post has progressed very well with volunteers being recruited from Eastham and Brewster as well as Orleans. Mrs. Audrey Goodwin and the rest of her staff have my sincere thanks for a job well done at this thank- less task. There is still a need for more volunteers in the Warden Service and Control Center Staff. Anyone interested please i 57 My thanks again this year for the cooperation of the other Town Departments and the many townspeople who have given of their time and skill to make Civil Defense a going organization and Orleans a better place in which to live. Respectfully submitted, G.FREDERICK LIVINGSTON Civil Defense Director Report of the Cape Cod Greenhead Fly Control District December 26, 1957 Orleans Board of Selectmen Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of November 25, 1957 relative to a report on the Greenhead Fly Control program I submit the following: The Cape Cod Greenhead Fly Control District was formed during the early Spring of 1957. Thirteen of the fifteen towns within Barnstable County joined the District. The program consisted of two aerial sprays of the salt marshes which are the greenhead fly breeding areas. The timing of the spray applications depends upon the emergence of the insect. The 1957 program proved to be very beneficial and for the 1958 program we have acquired the services of an ento- mologist who will do considerable research on greenheads. We believe this program will be of value to the comfort of all concerned. Sincerely, OSCAR W.DOANE, JR., 58 Report of the Insect Pest Superintendent To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Many people feel our elm trees are doomed by the Dutch elm disease. This form of thinking is based on the loss of the American chestnut trees that were wiped out by the chestnut blight, or endothia canker, about 1916. Nothing could be far- ther from the truth. In the first place the chestnut blight was the only fungus to ever enter this country that found conditions so ideal that it was able to wipe out a single spe- cies of tree. As we know this blight can reach a perfect stage by which it can release nature spores into the air,where they can be carried by wind currents to small trees and sprouts, causing new cankers to form. On the other hand, Dutch elm fungus has never been found in the perfect stage. It re- mains a prisoner within the tree it kills until carried out by a vector. I believe these facts in themselves offer much hope for the control of this disease in every sense, the most seri- ous shade tree problem ever to face Massachusetts com- munities. This disease does not yield to anything less than well-organized and well supervised preventive measures. To ignore the disease is the wrong approach. Once a tree is infected,it is doomed.Some die a few weeks after the infection occurs, others may live as long as two or three seasons. Because there is no known cure for the disease,it is good business to control its spread. Trees which have become in- fected eventually become a hazard and must be removed. Removal costs are high compared with the cost of control programs. . A complete dormant spray of 12% D.D.T. early in the spring was applied to every elm in the Town, both on public and private properties. This spray was applied by a mist blower which delivers a high air volume, and is the most ef- fective method to kill the carrier of Dutch elm disease, the Scolytus Beetle. Your superintendent is doing everything possible within i 59 sented by the Shade Tree Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts. To help in the control of Dutch elm disease laws have been passed by the General Court (Chapter 657) compelling property owners to remove any diseased elms to the town disposal area within a certain number of days. Scouting for gypsy moth last summer resulted in finding several male moths in the traps near the Brewster-Orleans town line in the vicinity of Baker's Pond which proved that a large area of defoliation by the gypsy moth was increasing. This area in Brewster and a barrier zone of approximately 1000 feet along the boundry line of the two towns will be sprayed from the air by the Dept. of Natural Resources in conjunction with the town of Brewster and Orleans Insect Pest Departments. Small outbreaks of pine saw-fly appeared in the Bosley Neck section of Orleans. This insect was sprayed with a 50% D.D.T.solution from the spray machine with good results. No outbreaks of the spiny-elan caterpillar or orange- striped oak worm occured in 1957. These insects are easily controled with D.D.T. Respectfully submitted, EMILE A. OLLIVIER, Insect Pest Superintendent I 60 Tree Warden's Report To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: Thirty Wanzan cherry trees were planted along Main Street last fall. following the successful snonsorshin of arti- cle by the Orleans Board of Trade. It is hoped that they will be a good substitute for the trees removed during road con- structioii. Nothing can take the place of our stately elms, but these Kwanaan cherries are especially developed for roadside use with a minimum of interference with traffic or overhead wires. These handsome trees, I know, will make most persons forget the elms and other trees lost during the widening of Main Street. A number of town trees were fed in 1957, as a precaution against Dutch elm disease. This was done to promote vig- orous growth and maintain healthy trees,as it often becomes necessary to provide food material which is lacking or is present in insufficient amounts in the soil. The excessive drought of the summer of 1957 resulted in many trees showing sudden drying of leaves. The with- drawal of so much sap from the twigs made it clear that eventually they might die. This condition was very notice- able last summer. Your tree warden did a great deal of arti- ficial watering of the most valuable trees that needed the most care. The yearly maintenance of other trees was performed. Mechanical and storm damages were corrected and repaired. The control of brush and poison ivy along the roadside is still a worth while project. The results of the past years' spraying with a brush killer are very encouraging and will be continued. It is with great satisfaction that I can report this de- partment is planting a great deal more trees than are being removed. This way we will continue to "Keep Orleans Green". There is no room for the public official or person who claims the elms are doomed or who states we should get rid of all of them, claiming that it is useless to do any control work because the next town or property owner does nothing i 61 ism and discouragement during the early stages of.control work by those charged with the maintenance and protection of our elms has fortunately changed to encouragement as to their future. If as Joyce Kilmer wrote"Only God can make a tree" certainly the least that we can do is to help preserve God's handiwork. Respectfully submitted, EMILE A. OLLIVIER Tree Warden I List of Jurors Compiled by the Board of Selectmen, October 2, 1957, Town of Orleans Acorn, Hillard E. Mason Orleans Anderson, Carl S. Carpenter Orleans Bemis, C. Dean, Jr. Accountant Orleans Blodgett, Jarrett S. Retired Orleans Bonnell, Sylvia S. Housewife Orleans Cole, Wynant B. Real Estate Orleans Deschamps, Philip A. Salesman Orleans Drew, Philip W. Real Estate Orleans Eldredge, Kenneth R. Mechanic Orleans Freeman, Charles O. Carpenter Orleans Fuller, Herbert L. Maintenance East.Orleans Gibson, Roscoe P. Retired Orleans Gill,Stephen T. Tire Recapper East Orleans Goodspeed,Percy H. Mechanic East Orleans Harris, Frederick S. Fisherman Orleans Knowles, Carleton G. Dry Waller Orleans Lake, Everett P. Cabin Owner Orleans Lund,Eleanor G. Housewife Orleans Mazzarella, Ernest Carpenter Orleans Nassi, Thomas G. Retired East.Orleans Northwood, Robert G. Bookkeeper Orleans Seitz, Gerhard Mechanic East Orleans Tulloch, Archibald M. Elec. Worker East Orleans 62 Report of the Town Nursing Service January 1, 1957 to January 1, 1958 Field Office Adm.Ret. Adm.Ret. EECl:V=d 4P CRJGJ Nursed: Non Communicable Diseases 280 1902 469 985 Maternity Antepartum 7 Postpartum With Antepartum 12 13 Without Antepartum 10 3 Infant Under 1 month 20 14 Over 1 month 9 8 Pre-School 43 16 158 1 School 36 22 250 884 Adult 138 908 54 42 Ambulance Calls 4 Acute Communicable Chronic Tuberculosis 1 18 7 58 280 1002 469 985 Health Activities Eye Clinic 2 4 Salvation Army Fund 3 Veterans' Benefits 2 7 4 Old Age Assistance Cases 13 219 Aid to Dependent Children Welfare Cases 2 28 Trips with patients to clinics,etc. 4 2 Crippled Children's Service 7 9 33 269 4 Summary: Morbidity 280• 1002 469 985 Health Service and Social Work 33 269 4 Pre-School Service 43 16 158 1 63 The following Polio Clinics were held:: Totals January 9, 1957. Dr. Fred L.Moore and Dr. Walter E.Wright administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 64; 2nd doses 159; 3rd doses S. 228 February 6, 1957 Dr. Henry A. White and Edmund B. Burke administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 11, 2nd Hoses 28, 3rd doses 224. 263 March 6, 1957 Dr.Walter E.Wright and Dr.Joseph N. Kelly administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 14, 2nd doses 16, 3rd doses 250. 280 May 15, 1957 Dr. Fred L. Moore and Dr. Joseph N. Kelly administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 8, 2nd doses 3, 3rd doses 13-7. 148 May 22, 1957 Dr.Fred L.Moore and Dr.Walter E.Wright administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 285, 2nd doses 11, 3rd doses 91. 387 May 27, 1957. Dr. Walter E. Wright administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 88, 2nd doses 5, 3rd doses 22. 115 June 26, 1957 Dr. Fred L. Moore and Dr. Walter E. Wright administered Salk Vaccine. Lst doses 18,2nd doses 269, '3rd doses 171. 458 July 15, 1957 Dr. Walter E. Wright administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 10, 2nd doses 114, 3rd doses 52. 176 August 19, 1957 1 Dr. Walter E. Wright administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 2, 2nd doses 36, 3rd doses 31. 69 November 20, 1957 Dr.Walter E. Wright administered Salk Vaccine. 1st doses 8, 2nd doses 7, 3rd doses 349. 364 Doses of Salk Vaccine given during 19517 2,488 Persons completing Polio Immunizations (3 doses) 1,332 Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus Clinic held May 3, 1957. Dr. Fred L. Moore and Dr. Henry A. White admin- 64 Pre-School Conferences Held: May 6, 1957 Dr. Norris G. Orchard May 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 1957 Dr. Gerard N. Hoeffel Children attended 54 Families represented 52 Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (Booster Shots) 2 Vaccinations (Smallpox) 15 We wish to thank all departments who have helped us complete our Public Health Program. Also we wish to thank all volunteers who have given so generously of their time and services during our many clinics held throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, MARION I. CHACE, R.N. DORIS A.POND, R.N. Town Nurses Orleans Board of Trade Christmas Committee Deport Received from Town of Orleans $500.00 Contributions 122.39 Total $622.39 New England Confectionery Co. $63.90 Fulcher—Signs 25.00 L. R. Ellis—Groceries 88.75 George H. Canham—Electrician 299.00, W. H. Snow&Son—Lights &Bulbs 79.48 Cape & Vineyard--Electric Service 36.26 Prizes 30.00 $622.39 $622.39 Orleans Board of Trade RAYMOND E. NEWTON, 65 Report of the Park Commission To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: We herewith submit the Annual Report of the Park Com- mission for the year of 1957. At Skaket Beach conditions remain about the same with ample Parking space and Bathing area for the present time. Nauset Beach as has been the case in the past is ever growing in needs,this year in a Special Article we are asking for a Jeep Emergency Patrol Wagon which can serve a dual purpose, it will be connected with the Police System by Radio so that greater response can be made in contacting the Res- cue Squad or Ambulance. The Squad Truck was called upon several times this year for assistance. The Patrol Wagon will also be manned by a Life Guard who will patrol the entire area days and by the Police patrol at night. People are now using the entire two thousand feet of our Beach and it has become impossible to keep this covered by two men. In our budget we are also asking for a third Life Guard for this purpose. The area can now park about six hundred cars and we feel this ample for the time being. The increased number of Dressing Rooms was a great help to us this year. As has been the case in the past our Night Patrol has kept vandalism at a minimum and the area was patronized at all hours of the night. An.estimated 110,000 persons used the Beach this year with the Parking Area filled twenty-two times but did not require the turning away of anyone as we have a reserve Parking Area on the solid grass field to the west of the Area. Twenty-one persons were brought in by Life Guards not including the ones that had to be taken in from the sand bar. Thirteen missing children were returned to their families and one hundred were administered First Aid. In our 1956 Report an error was made in the totals, the Concession figures were added in twice so that the correct figures were $1,150.00 less than was turned into the Treasury or$6,462:13 instead of $7,767.13. This year our receipts are as 66 phone Commissions - $59.68 for a total of $8,249.93, an in- crease of $1,787.80 over 1956. In 1958 we hope to.turn into the Treasury a sum of$10,000.00. A misinterpretation of these funds has been called to our attention. We do not have the use of any funds taken in by us, as all is turned into the Treasury. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Edward Y. Neil for the donation of Flags to be used at the World War Two Memorial. We would also like to thank all the Town Departments for the fine cooperation given us this year. Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE L. VANAS,SE, Chm. ALVIN H. WRIGHT, Clerk KENDALL R.HIGGINS I 67 Report of the Snow Library To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Orleans: Total book circulation for the year has been 20,987 Visits made to the Library were 11,851 The total number of books is now 12,365 which is not far ahead of last year as to the number, but books have been discarded and replaced from our large reserve stock. 597 better or newer books have been put onto our shelves. 138 new books have been purchased and many presented. Music records have been given by Mr. Theodore Fisher and Mr. John Blake. The record player has been used for listening frequently, mostly by the young people. Division of Library Extension has loaned Snow Library 78 volumes of non-fiction as requested by our patrons. Magazines continue to represent one-tenth of our total circulation. During the year each book has circulated more than one and one-half times which makes us an "active" Library. Pupils studying and people reading in the building have numbered 885. A story hour was held most successfully for the six weeks. before Christmas for the young fry, Miss Dorothy Abbott being the story teller. Whale Hunters by Howland, Log of the Mayflower by Simon, and two volumes of Mayflower Descendants by Hills were purchased from the Elizabeth Twiss Blake Fund. The Eastham Library presented us with 163 volumes of Vital Records to 1850 of the Towns of Massachusetts and the Orleans Selectmen transferred from the old Town Offices their books of Plymouth Colony and Massachusetts Bay Colony records. Unfortunately none of these books contain Orleans records. Genealogical works are becoming rapidly more in de- mand on Cape Cod and Snow Library would like to,have a better selection. All during the year many Library Officials have visited the building in planning for additions or new Libraries of their own. Your Librarian and two of the Trustees attended Cape Cod Library Club meeting at the newly built Centerville T.ih— 7 mhara tha rannrt.e wpra hanrrl and a. rniinrl tahlP sa The thermometer of your Library's health is shown by the amount your Library is used and the total of book cir- culation. The future of your Library depends in part on the interest in and service given by your Librarian and Trustees; but mainly it depends on your use of the Library books and services to keep it active and alert. The Town has provided a beautiful building; USE your Library and get more enjoyment from being an Orleans resident. Respectfully submitted, RUTH L. BARNARD, Librarian Report of the Highway Garage Building Committee To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: At the last annual town meeting our proposed Highway Department garage was turned down by several votes. The reason for this defeat, we believe, was the choice of location, namely off Hopkins Lane. We have now selected the location of the present highway buildings, on Tonset Road Exten- sion, for the site of our new building. We think our planned building will be a distinct improvement over the appearance of the present highway buildings. The plans of the building have not been changed, as we believe the voters approved them last year. With the purchase of new highway equipment this past year, we feel that the garage is more necessary now than ever. We hope that the people of the Town of Orleans will approve our plan Respectfully submitted, EVERETT WINSLOW, Chairman RICHARD NICKERSON EMERY SOULE CLAREN•CE O'NEIL PPW.TIF.RT(1TZ T/fAV!l 69 Report of the Recreation.Commission To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The year 1957 has proved to be a year of partial fulfill- ment and much encouragement. At long last we were able to enter a building which we now visualize as our future Recreation Center. During the past year much volunteer effort has alleviated the problem of labor for which we have no funds or very little. Through the efforts of groups such as the Police Dept., Sea Scouts and many individuals, both young and adult, the former Town Hall Building is slowly but surely becoming the center of our Recreational facilities. Thus far, walls have been removed, timbers replaced, plaster patched, floors re- finished, new floors put in place, windows repaired and at present, much plaster repair and painting are in progress. The former voting room and Welfare Office are now one huge room which has been designated as our new Game Room. All of the other rooms are also undergoing extensive repairs. Although this sounds fine, we must not forget that most of this work is being done by volunteer labor, some by tradesmen without whom we would be lost, but eventually the majority of our work will have been done by boys and men alike. The members of this board wish also to recognize the generosity of many, such as, the Police Association, which donated a television set for our center, the Safe-Teens Club for ping-gong tables and individuals too numerous to name. The overall Recreation program at present is a very loose- knit, yet well-rounded program for which we have thus far to work with. At present a number of organizations are using the Recreation Center during our repairs and have succeeded in keeping organized and active, though inconvenienced by the work going on. Quite a number of organizations are meeting every week, such as, the Chess Club, Brownies, Girl Scouts, County Extension Courses have a varied schedule, a rug hooking class, Cub Scout Pack Meeting and weekly Record Hops which have been a little hampered by repairs. Nonetheless this organization looks forward to a complete program which we hope shall fill the needs and desires of .n 7D We would like to make one point clear, in the hope that in the future there will be less misunderstanding as to how or why we have been and are presently unable to fill the wants of many. Quite often the Commission has been approached by individuals with a desire for one particular form of recre- ation, we are very cognizant of the varied talents and wants of our community members but we are presently unable to do their organizing for them. If those individuals interested in painting, for example, were to gather together amongst themselves a group large enough to warrant an instructor and then make a request for facilities, then our work would be much easier. Until such time as we are able to form a rounded program of recreation, individuals with like inter- ests shall have to form their own groups for instruction. We sincerely hope to have the well-rounded program we speak of just as soon as we are able to furnish our Recre- ation Center. In the meantime we have to content ourselves with a rather loose schedule until all repairs and construction are over. Our thanks are expressed to men of position such as our fine Police and Fire Chiefs for their combined efforts and help whenever and wherever we have had need of them, also to men like Charle Jones and his well-organized and helpful group, the Safe-Teens Club. Our sincere thanks to the many individuals and town organizations for their co-operation and encouragement in a program designed to improve our Cbmmunity. Respectfully submitted, OMER R. CHARTRAND, Chairman LUCY N. HOPKINS,Treas. & Sec. M. M. COCHRAN PHILLIP A. DESCHAMPS JOHN D. W. JOY Recreation Commission i 71 i Report of the Orleans Athletic Club To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The Orleans A.C. completed a very successful season, winning the Lower Cape Cod Baseball League Championship race. They then finished on top in the Lower Cape Cod League's championship play-off and continued their winning ways by defeating the Upper Cape Cod League's champion Wareham in the All-Cape Play-offs. Uniforms and staple equipment in good condition. . The A.C. sponsored Pony League team from Orleans com- pleted their season and though they were defeated more often then they won, they are to be complimentd for their efforts, and many thanks to the cooperation of W. H. Mayo, Jr. The A.C. sponsored Little League had an excellent sea- son and many thanks to the many men who helped by coach- ing, umpiring, and maintaining the playing field. I might say that it is with this group, that we could use many more volunteers and your assistance would be greatly appreciated. . The A.C. also sponsored Saturday Basketball during the months of January, February, and March. Under the super- vision of Frank Fettig and Alan Wilcox, they too, had a very successful season. Approximately 50 to 60 boys between the ages of 8 to 18 participated and the -Junior High group won the Cape Cod Championship in participation with other schools in a tournament at the Ezra Baker School in Dennis. In December 1957, the A.C. decided to start a basketball program for girls in the first six grades. We were dubious about how it would be received, but the results have been most gratifying. We have blended the program into Satur- day, along with the boys' program. Under the supervisions of Frank Fettig, Laurin Peterson,Earl Dunham,Jr., and Alan Wilcox, we are now instructing an average of thirty girls from the first six grades, 15 boys from the first four grades, 72 Financial Report of Orleans A.C. Receipts: 1957 Appropriation (Art. 37) $2,000.00 Net Game Receipts 90.96 Gross Play-off Receipts 327.50 Total $2,418.46 Expenditures: Supervision of Saturday Children's Program $340.34 Equipment of Saturday Children's Program and also Little League and Pony League Equipment 271.26 Insurance for Children's Basketball 75.00 Orleans A.C. (18) Uniforms 720.00 Insurance—Orleans A.C. 75.00 Equipment and Umpires 957.40 Total $2,439.00 Total Expenditures $2,439.00 Total Receipts 2,418.46 Deficit $20.54 (Paid by Orleans A.C.) Respectfully submitted, LAURIN C. PETERSOI1T;, President, Orleans A.C. LESTER QUINN, Vice-Pres. BURTON YOUNG,Sec.-Treas. GEORGE HINRICHS ALAN WILCOX PRINCE HURD, JR. 73 Report of the County Health Officer Board of Health Town of Orleans Gentlemen: I beg to submit this report of the Barnstable County Health Department for the year 1957. The vaccine program for the prevention of poliomyelitis was continued during the year. The vast majority of children who had previously received two doses of the vaccine were given la third dose and by the end of the year, a high Oro- portion of our population under twenty years of age had been vaccinated. Only one mild non-paralytic case of the disease was reported during the year. However, it should be noted that services for crippled persons who suffered the effects of the disease in previous years, chiefly during the year 1955, were continued. This involved additional demands on the Crippled Children's Ser- vice and on the funds raised by the local chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Services in sanitation, nursing,child guidance and dental hygience were carried out during the year at about the usual level. Statistical Summary of Activities Administrative: Miles Travelled 65,380 Individuals Interviewed 2,602 Meetings Attended 311 Lectures, etc. 48 Attendance at Lectures 4,060 Communicable Disease Control: Acute Communicable Disease Visits 35 Consultations with Physicians 28 Venereal Disease Visits 104 Smallpox Vaccinations 158 Diphtheria Immunizations 1,493 Tetanus Immunizations 1,493 Whoonine Cough Tmmimi7n.tinn.c nir 74 Child Hygiene: Preschool Examinations 293 School Examinations 812 Children Examined (Dental Hygienist) 2,371 Children Given Fluoride Prophylaxis 534 Total Fluorine Treatments 2,829 Visits to Crippled Children's Service 374 Visits to P.sychia.tric_. Social Worker 848 Visits to Psychiatrist 148 Visits to Psychologist 176 Sanitary Inspections: Water Supplies 121 Sewage Disposal 119 Camps 30 Rodent Control 45 Dairy Farms 33 Pasteurizing Plants 51 Restaurants 2,030 Markets 350 Miscellaneous 15 Laboratory Specimens Examined: Water Supplies 127 Milk (Bacteriological) 119 Milk (Fats and Solids) 118 Cream 18 Coliform Tests 286 Food Handling Utensils 1,761 Cases of Reportable Diseases: Chicken Pox 43 Dog Bite 175 German Measles 22. Measles 51 Meningitis 4 Mumps 115 Scarlet Fever 25 Tuberculosis 23 Whooping Cough 55 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 2 Respectfully submitted, F.L. MOORE, M.D., M.P.H. County Health Officer i 75 Waterways Investigating Committee Report To the Citizens of the Town of Orleans: Report of the Waterways Investigating Committee ap- pointed under Article 31 of the Annual Town Meeting, March 11, 1957. Mr. Elmer R. Darling, Mr. G. Francis Richardson Mr. Kenneth Huber, Dr. Frederick Raddin and Mr. Paul P. Henson,Jr., were appointed by the Moderator as members of the Committee. The Committee organized with Mr. Elmer R. Darling as Chairman and Mr. Paul P. Henson, Jr., as Secre- tary. During the year Mr.Philip Martin and Mr. James S. L. Kidd became associate members of the Committee. Meetings of the Committee have been held periodically throughout the year. On January 10, 1958 the public was in- vited to attend the meeting and acquaint the Committee with its thoughts on the subject of improvements to the Water- ways of the Town. It is to be pointed out that the small boating industry in the United States has become a major industry with some 35,000,0.00 actively participating in it in the year 1957 and spending more than $1,900,000,000 for such activities. The Town of Orleans being located as it is upon three salt water bodies of water, is perhaps unique in the country, with the possibilities it can present to the boating public. Of the more-than 7,000,000 pleasure craft in use in the country during the past year, about 365,000 more than in the year of 1956,consist of about 109, larger numbered and docu- mented pleasure craft, about 10% unpowered sail boats, and 80% or 5,600,000 small outboard powered pleasure boats. For the past seven years the above figures have increased more than 10% a year. This percentage increase applies straight across the board as far as retail expenditures for boats, equipment, motor sales, gasoline sales, and dollars spent. It is said that pleasure boating has•-truly become Amer- ica's family sport. 76 dustry. Pleasure boating has definitely become one of the very largest factors in our summer business. The Town of Orleans has about 35 miles of salt water- front property within its borders, a large proportion of which is actively used by the owners' thereof in the pursuance of pleasure boating. This property is assessed for tax purposes for more than $1,970,622.00. With the exception of Rock Harbor where there has been a continuous and excellent developing program of expanded facilities,less than$50.00 per year has been spent by the Town to improve its Waterways. The Town Cove and Pleasant Bay were dredged in 1926, since that time no capital expendi- ture has been made on either Waterway. The pleasure boating activities, as everyone must be fully aware, have tremendously increased on the Town Cove and Pleasant Bay in the last 30 years. The public facilities have, practically speaking, been increased not at.all in that time. The existing dock at the end of River Road is completely inadequate. The Town Dock at Glove Road is an inadequate facility at low tide. There is no place on either Town Cove or Pleasant Bay where a small boat may be launched from a trailer attached to an automobile, except upon the highest tides. I . Specifically the channel areas of the lower Town Cove have shoaled to the points where it becomes impossible at low tide to carry a draft of more than 6" in several places. The return of eel grass to our waters makes it more important than ever to have an adequate minimum controlling depth in the channels between the larger areas of the Cove. In Pleasant Bray the channels at the Narrows have shoaled to.3'of water at low tide and are shoaling at various locations all the way up the River. The 1926 dredging appar- ently was good for 2,0 years, but since more than 30 years have gone by the situation is getting out of hand. It is im- possible to get a skiff at low tide in and out of either Arey's or Lonnie's Pond without wading. Paw Wah's Pond channel is in little better condition. The entrance to Quanset Pond has shoaled badly. This Committee recommends that further study be made of these areas, and that the situations above set forth be corrected. Specifically we recommend that the channel in i 77 and that the rock remains of the old mill dam be removed at the entrance to the Mill Pond; and that boat trailer launching ramps be constructed at selected Town landings in the .Cove. This Committee also recommends that the bars at both the north iand south end of the Narrows be dredged; so that the shoal area at the east end of Namequoit Point be dredged; and that from there on up to Meeting House Pond the river be dredged in approximately the same locations as was done in 1926. This Committee also recommends that the entrances to Quanset, Paw Wah, Arey's and Lonnie's Ponds be dredged to a sufficient depth to allow at least an average outboard motor boat to enter at any tide. This latter can be done by the drag- line bucket method from the shore. This Committee, with the cooperation and participation of the Selectmen of the Town of Eastham, conducted an ex- periment at Rock Harbor flats to determine the feasibility of dredging a channel by blasting. While the'results of the test blast were not conclusive, it is apparent that this method of dredging would not be economically advantageous, except for relatively short distances of channel inaccessible to ang land based equipment. This Committee recommends that a new system of buoy- age be installed in Pleasant Bay, such as to be identifiable by shape as well as color, the present spar buoys having a bad tendency to suck under due to large accumulations of eel grass. This Committee recommends that.trailer boat launching ramps be installed at selected Town landings in Pleasant Bay. This Committee recommends that the range lights at Rock Harbor be improved so as to approach the minimum standards approved by the United States Coast Guard, and that a trailer boat launching ramp be installed at Rock Harbor. This Committee recommends that the Rules and Regula- tions of the Harbor Master as to the location of moorings and the speed of boats in congested areas be strictly adhered to, and calls upon the boating public to obey the Rules and Regu- lations themselves,in order to forestall the necessity of water borne traffic policemen. This Committee recommends that each and every Town 1—Ai—m 1-hc Mn. hn —A . 4., .,....;1_11- ____ 78 ing outside of Rock Harbor that is adequate or modern in its facilities. Particular regard needs to be paid to parking facilities as well as boating facilities. The Town of Orleans enjoys the advantage of the finest small boating waters in this country,but they need to be great- ly improved, and therefore this Committee recommends that this,or some similar Committee be continued and be supplied with sufficient funds to properly and adequately study and recommend to the Town definite and specific improvements for the benefit of the boating public, the taxpayer, and the income producing industry of the Town of Orleans. Respectfully submitted, ELMER R. DARLING, Chm. PAUL P. HiENSON, JR., Sec. C. FRANCIS RICHARDSON PHILIP MARTIN KENNETH HUBER JAMES S. L. KIDD R.FREDERICK RADDIN Report of the Harbor Master To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: I submit herewith my report of the Harbor Master for the year 1957. All channel buoys have been taken up as in previous years and will be cleaned, repaired and painted before being re- placed in their proper positions in the spring. It is hoped that the new loading dock at Rock Harbor will be completed before the slimmer season of 1958 and thus eliminate a very hazardous condition which has existed for some time. Patchwork and fill are no longer effective in maintaining the present dock. The floats and docks at the Town Cove and Meetinghouse River have been made secure for the winter and will be re- paired where necessary before being replaced in the spring. In closing,I wish to express my thanks to all the citizens for their co-operation during the year. Respectfully submitted, i 79 Shellfish Constable's Report To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: I submit herewith my report of the Shellfish Department for the year 1957. As anticipated in 1956, the scallop season in Pleasant Bay proved to be very good for both commercial and family taking and at the time of writing this report, the supply is still plentiful. There is again a good supply of seed which is indicative of a good season in 1958 provided there are no serious storms or other destructive set-backs. As in 1956, there were no scallops of any value in the Town Cove but there is at the present time a fair set of clams which we hope will take hold. Shellfish landed commercially were as follows: Pleasant Bay Scallops—value in bags (3,170) $19,020.00 Hopkins Island—Little Necks (310 bushels) 2,826.00 Rock Harbor—Quahaugs (3,200 bushels) 10,400.00 Number of Scallop Permits issued 162 Other Commercial Permits issued 95 Family Permits issued 791 Shellfish Grants 8 All Shellfish Permits are issued by the Town Clerk at the Town Office. The Sport Fishermen did not have as good a year out of Rock Harbor as in previous years as the supply of fish was too.small to lure the sportsmen. A planting of 2'00 bushels of mixed quahaugs was made in Meetinghouse River and it is hoped that we can keep this area closed to allow a natural multiplication for future use. Shellfish seed of various kinds was taken up and trans- planted in the following quantities: Quahaug Seed 721/2 bushels Scallop Seed 300 bushels Small Oysters 87 bushels These transfers were made to various areas where it is 80 The oyster areas were recently opened but the supply is limited and not up to our expectations. The year 1957 saw the appointment by the Board of Selectmen of an unpaid committee of four citizens to act with the Shellfish Constable and the Harbor Master in an advisory capacity and also in the enforcement of regulations to help plan a forward program in our important shellfish and harbor industry. I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Board of Selectmen and the members of the committee for their help and support and also to the Division of Marine Fisheries for their co-operation as well as to the citizens and visitors of Orleans. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. NICKERSON, Shellfish Constable Report of the 'Water Safety Committee . To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Orleans: The Red Cross swimming classes were held as usual this year at Skaket Beach, Town Cove and Crystal Lake. Limited to residents and guests of Orleans with a minimum age of five (5), classes were held daily except Saturday and Sunday for a period of eight weeks. Our instructor was a resident of Orleans, Mrs. Paul Henson, Jr.. She had as her assistant Miss Karyl Kuner, a summer resident of Orleans. The total registrations for the summer were 302, with 109 Red Cross certificates being issued. A swimming meet was held at Town Cove at the completion of the course. We wish to express our gratitude to the members of the Park Commission, the Orleans Yacht Club, and all others whose. cooperations made the 1957 season a very successful one. Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH BUCK i 81 Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: I herewith subrnit my report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year 1957: Ad- "Not Con- justed Sealed Sealed demned No. 1—Scales Scales over 10,000 lbs. 0 1 . 01 0 Scales 5,000• to 10,000 lbs. 0 0 0 0 Scales 100 to 5,000 lbs. 18 26 4 1 0 Scales under 100 lbs. 12 38 2 0 Scales—Total 30 65 6 0 No. 2—Weights. Total 10 111 0 0 No. 3—Capacity Measures Liquid, 1 gal. or under 0 26 0 0 Liquid, over 1 gal. 0 0 3 0 Dry Measures 01 0 0' 0 Capacity Measures, Total 0 26 3 0 No. 4—�Automat.ic Liquid Measuring Devices Meters, inlet 1-in. or less 13 43 0 0 Meters, inlet more than 1-in. 4 5 0 0 Meters, oil, grease, kerosene 1 20 0 0 Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices—Total 18 68 01 0 No. 5—Linear Measure Yardsticks 0 10 0 0 Cloth Measuring Devices 0 2 0 0 Linear Measure, Total 0 12 0 0 Grand Total 58 282 9 0 *Items reported "Not Sealed" have "Not Sealed" tags at- 82 Monies received and paid to Treasurer: Sealing Fees Collected $127.90 Adjusting and Repairs 27.50 $1,55.40 *Total Charges $157.40 *2 person weigher scales at school building adjusted and sealed at $1.00 each, not paid. It is again a pleasure to report that the past year, 1957, has been successr ul and satisfactory. Good attention and co- operation has been received, and is very much appreciated. Last year's suggestions bear repeating at this tme: that it would be well for gasoline operators using gasoline auto- matic pumps to purchase and have sealed one five-gallon measure, which could be used at weekly intervals for check- ing the gallon measurement of their pumps. Also that stores having scales in use should see to it, at i•east twice a day, that the indicating hand, or weight point as the case may be, is on zero, at which point the scale should balance, provided the scoops or pans are kept clean and clear from foreign matter. Any person, storekeeper or pedlar, having in their pos- session any kind of a weighing device or measuring device used for the purpose of weighing or measuring any comhnod- ity in the act of buying or selling, must have same inspected and tested and sealed by the authorized Sealer of Weights and Measures in his territory, at the beginning of the cur- rent year and before using same. Having in your possession any such device which has not been inspected and sealed by the Sealer, please notify him at once. Quick contact can always be made through the Clerk at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES F. MOORE Sealer, Weights and Measures 83 Regional School District Committee Report First Annual Report of the Eastham - Orleans - Wellfleet Regional School District Comanittee to the Towns of Eastham, Orleans and Wellfleet The Eastham - Orleans - Wellfleet Regional School Dis- trict was established by majority votes in special town meet- ings of these three towns November 23, 1956. This Committee held its first meeting and organized on December 10,1956,and has usually met weekly since. Major activities in 1957 include the following: Union reorganization to coincide with Regional School District .A reorganization of two lower Cape School unions into three unions, in which this Committee was keenly interested but not directly involved, except to the extent of the activi- ties of its town school committee membership, brought East- ham, Orleans and Wellfleet together in a new school union, No. 55. This step gave this regional committee free access to the services of the Superintendent and teachers of its own three towns without interfering with schedules and programs of other towns not included in the regional district. This committee is deeply appreciative of the consideration of the school committees of Chatham, Harwich, Provincetown and Truro and the support of the State Department of Education in completing this reorganization. Current and future enrollments restudied While the union reorganizations were being worked outi the regional committee was making a further study of current and future school enrollments in the three towns which re- sulted in a tentative recommendation, subsequently con- firmed by a deliberate conclusion, that the complete project ought to be planned and designed for enrollments of from six to seven hundred instead of from five to six hundred. Educational survey and proposals for future program and curriculum Fallowing the successful conclusion of a pilot project - carried through by a committee of the English teachers in the Orleans and Wellfleet high schools which included. a description of what they were doing in their classes now- 84 with proposals of what they would like to do in a much larger school with more adequate facilities and equipment—this regional committee decided that.the extension of this activity to include all the teachers in the two high schools in separate subject groups would provide the best foundation that could be laid for a comprehensive educational survey that would serve the needs and purposes of this area. Under the supervision of the two high.school principals this .survey was completed in June. Educational planning and specifications for home rooms and teaching stations While this survey was still going on, the Superinten- dent of Union 55 was drafting educational as distinguished from architectural plans for room layouts and special facili- ties that would be required to carry out this expanded pro- gram and curriculum for an ultimate enrollment of six to seven hundred students. This was done in consultation with state and other educational authorities and in continuing conferences with this committee. On July 1, 1957,Mr. Sydney G. Pierce, Superintendent of Union 55 was appointed Super- intendent of this regional district by unanimous vote of this committee. Selection of an Architect Thirty-five architects, some from other states, asked that they might be considered for this project. The committee interviewed five and voted unanimously to engage Walter M. Gaffney Associates of Hyannis. This firm has designed three regional high schools which are now in operation, the Barnstable High School, and either new buildings or enlarge- ments for seven other towns on Cape Cod. Prelinfinary Building Plans On the basis of the enrollment forecasts and the educa- tional specifications, the architect prepared several revisions of preliminary plans until one w{as completed that was ac- cepted by the.committee and tentatively approved by the representatives of the State School Building Assistance Com- mission. This plan includes about 31,000 square feet in the existing Orleans High School.building and 65,00-0 square feet of new construction,or a total of about 96,000 square feet for the entire building project. The floor area of the new con- struction is more than 50 percent larger than was proposed for this area in the Planning Board report of November 15, _ I 85 has been added; the gym and locker rooms have been en- larged by about 25 percent; offices for the Superintendent have been added; the library, cafeteria;commercial and home economics spaces have been expanded somewhat; and more corridor, entrances and maintenance spaces have been re- quired than was originally estimated. Authorization of initial borrowing These preliminary building plans were submitted to the three towns simultaneously with the initial authorization of an initial borrowing of $1.00,000 late in August. Some pre- liminary meetings were held and a comprehensive informa- tion bulletin was mailed to every boxholder and copies were made available in each of the three town offices. All three special town meetings approved this borrowing on September 23rd and the money was borrowed on a six month note at 21/2 percent interest from the Second Blank—State Street Trust(Jompany on December 2, 1957. This money will be used to complete final plans and specifications, obtain bids for a general contract covering all construction and reconstruc- tion and possibly some of the earlier site and playing field work. Recheck on layout and equipment During the month of December, the architect and super- intendent and members of the regional committee conferred with each separate subject group of teachers and adminis- trative representatives on space arrangements, room lay- outs and special equipment and subsequently with a repre- sentative of the School Building Assistance Commission be- fore closing the plans for completion of the final details. Proposed enlargement of the playing fields area Enlargement of the playing fields area by making a little . more than half of the town awned tract of 17.3 acres between the present premises of the High and Elementary schools ap- purtenant to the High school premises depends upon affirma- tive action by the Orleans annual town meeting on March 10, 1958. Financial statements Mss.L. Isabelle Brackett of Eastham was elected Treasu- rer of the Eastham - Orleans - Wellfleet Regional School District December 17, 1956. The Treasurer was bonded and the Bureau of Account of the State Department of Corpora- tions and Taxation was requested to install a system of ac- 86 The three towns appropriated $10,000 for preliminary expenses of the district at the special town meetings of November 23, 1956 and as has already been noted the district borrowed $100,000 on December 2, 1957. Expenditures to December 31, 1957 have been as follows: Administration Salaries of Secretary & Treasurer ($100 each) $200.00 Supplies, seal, etc. 29.00 Printing,typing,postage 703.95 Miscellaneous 47.64 Educational Survey Teacher travel & expense 350.61 Construction Architect fees $30,000.00_ Land Clearings 20.00 Test borings 360.00. Topographical surveys & maps 833.14 Furniture & Equipment for Superintendent 1,304.75 $33;849.09 Proposed budget for 1958 Administration Salaries of Secretary & Treasurer $200.00 Printing, typing, postage 600.00 Committee travel, meals, telephone 100.00 Contingencies 100.00 $1,000.00 Loan Costs Interest on roan of Dec. 2, 1957 at 21/2% $1,250.00 $2,250.00 EASTHAM Proportion of administrative expense (2225 97o) $2122:50 Proportion of loan costs 312:50. 87 ORLEANS Proportion of administrative expense (52.2%) $522.00 Proportion of loan costs (50.096) 62'5.00 $1,147.00 WELLFLEET Proportion of administrative expense (25.55%) $255.50 Proportion of loan costs (25.017o) $3,12.50 $568.00 Above apportionment of costs based on Section IV, para- graphs d and e of Agreement for a regional school district for the Towns of Eastham, Orleans and Wellfleet, approved November 23, 1956. Outline of some further steps that should be taken in 1958 It will be noted that the project is still in the planning stages and that activities will continue to be largely prepara- tory until well into the second quarter of the year. Meanwhile, there is a balance of funds from the pre- liminary appropriation of $10,000 and the preliminary bor- rowing of$100,000, less expenditures to date of nearly$34,000, of about $75,000.00. It is hoped that bids for the general contract can be obtained by or before the last of March and it is estimated that the committee will have paid the architect additional fees of about$40,000, or a total of about $70,000 by that time. If the major borrowing of about a million and a half is not disapproved by any of the three towns and a general contract is signed, this planning fee will be returned to the District by the State within 90. days after the contract was signed. On the above schedule it should be possible to sell the bonds in June but the money may not be available until late in the month. The balance of about $35,000 should take care of the bills incurred under the general contract in the brief period before the bond sale is completed. Within twelve months after the initial borrowing (De- cember 2, 1956), assuming that the major financing has been completed and the general contract signed, the state will make an estimated aMortization pavment to the district of 88 It is the present thought of the committee to spread this state planning reimbursement and amortization payment of about $95,000 as credits against town assessments over four or five years thereby reducing early tax impacts by about a dollar a year for each town during that period. Respectfully submitted, Eastham - Orleans - Wellfleet Regional District School Committee L. ISABELLE BRACKETT, Treasurer CHARLES E. FRAZIER, JR., Counsel SYDNEY G. PIERCE, Superintendent DANIEL J. CHISHOLM WINTHROP A. GRIFFIN THEODORE L. HICKS JOSEPH W. HIGGINS DONALD C. MacKENZIE BETTY D. MURPHY RICHARD J. VANDERMAY 89 Report of the Town Accountant To the Board of Selectmen Orleans, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith the report of the Accounting Depart- ment for the year ending December 34, 1957, as follows: Cash in hand January 1, 1957 $134,917.28 RECEIPTS Taxes: Personal Property 1954 $55.03 Personal Property 1955 651.00 Real Estate 1955 1,336.75 Poll 1956 76.00 Personal Property 1956 2,204.48 Real Estate 1956 13,462.98 Poll 1957 1,254.00 Personal Property 1957 41,350.84 Real Estate 1957 342;817.68 Farm Animal Excise 1957 24.14 M.V.Excise 1956 6,536.53 M.V. Excise 1957 37,406.59 Moth Assessment 1956 24.50 Moth Assessment 1957 332.50 447,533.02 Interest On Deferred Taxes $625.50 On Deposits and Investments 1,058.0'8 On Street Light.Fund 81.81 1,765.39 From the Commonwealth Income Tax $28,133.03 Corporation Tax 24,249.60 Meal Tax 1,243.05 High School Transportation and Tuitions 13,557.80 90 From the County Dog Licenses (Refunds) $477.82 477.82 Grants and Gifts From the Commonwealth: Conservation of Shellfish $500.00 Vocational Education 555.00 Chapter 90 C.struction 20,974.45 Chapter 718, Section 5-A 5,000.00 Elementary School Construction 3,840.00 From the County: Chapter 90 Construction 9,89,6.07 Chapter 90 Maintenance 500.00 From Federal Government: School Lunch 4,778.30 School Tuitions—V.A. 113.60 46,1.57.42 Licenses and Permits Liquor $4,400.00 Lodging House 32.00 Pinball 40.00 Victuallers 18.00 Garbage and Rubbish 2.00 Day Nursery 3.00 Inn Holders 4.00 Soft Drink 22.00 Camp and Cabin 6.00, Cesspool 2.00 Intelligence Officer 2.00 Taxicab 6.00 Taxi Operators 2.00 Junk Collectors 15.00, Gasoline 38.00 Sell Firearms 4.00 Funeral Directors 3.00 Docking 465.00 Manufacture Ice Cream 5.00 Transient Vendors 300.00 Motel 4.00 Sunday Amusement 73.00 Theatre 2.00 Pool and Howling Machine 60.00 Hawkers and Peddlers 16.00 Anti-Freeze 3.00 i 91 Juke Box 26.00 Bicycle 12.50 Marriage 46.00 Shellfish 1,574.00• Shellfish Grants 50.00 Revolver 25.50 Planning Board 100.00 Dog 625.45 7,988.45 Commercial Revenue Recreation Hall Rental $650.00 Sealer Weights and Measures 155.40 Building Inspector 960.80 Nursing Service 802.75 School Tuitions 33,754.94 Lost School Blooks 79.65 School Vending Machine 34.00 School Rental 40.00 Cafeteria 17,626.04 Basketball 783.85 Beach Parking Tickets 7;085.25 Park Department Concession 1,105.00 Telephone Commissions 5.9.68 Library Fines and Sales 46.2.8 Dispatcher Service 1,500,0( Out-of-Town Fires 462.89 Rental TGwn Office Building 25.00 Sale of School Desk 2.50 65,174.03 Veterans Benefits From the Commonwealth: Benefits $2,910.25 2,910.25 Charities Public Welfare: From Commonwealth $1,188.48 Aid to Dependent Children From Commonwealth 2,505.62 From Federal Grants 3,445.08 Adm.Federal Grants 660.64 Old Age Assistance: From Commonwealth 24,270.15 From Cities and Towns 1,042.34 92 From Federal Grants 17,934.38 Adm. Federal Grants 1,219.99 Disability Assistance: From Commonwealth 1,108.04 Adm. Commonwealth 70.01 From Federal Grants 273.15 Adm. Federal Grants 136.30 54,777.12 'Pale of Material Highway $63.75 Health 86.43 Voting Lists 2.00 Town Maps 12.00 Scallop Bags 146.65 310.83 Unclassified Court Fines $5.00 Sale of Land 1.00 Advertising Hearings 76.83. Sale of Old Clock 1.00 Gift 45.05 Land Damage Award 4.00 Services of Dog Officer 24.00 Use of Telephone 1.00 Insurance Proceeds 499.75 Tax Title Redemptions 139.35 Tailings Account 165.98 Warrants and Demands 146.90 Rescue Fund 10.00 Highway Machinery Fund 144.00 Library Book Fund 109.50 1,373.36. Trust and Investment Funds Interest Withdrawn: Snow Library Fund $225.48 Clayton Mayo Fund 1,100.00 1,32.5.48 Interest Transferred to Trust and Investment Funds On Government Bonds: Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund $50.00 Clayton Mayo Fund 637.50 Snow Library Fund 25.00 Rehabilitation Fund 231.25 I 93 Withdrawal from Investment Funds Rehabilitation Funds $5,000.00 5,000.00 Matured Bonds Clayton Mayo Fund $12,500.00 Rehabilitation Fund 15,000.00 27,500.00 Sale of Notes In Anticipation of Revenue (Discounted) $59,798.19 In Anticipation of Reimbursement 2,000.00 61,798.19 Refunds to Following Accounts Excess and Deficiency $66.69 New Elementary School 50.25 O.A.A. (Appropriation) 10.55 Police 3.15 Tree Warden 25.50 Shade Trees for Main Street 5.04 Blue Cross 18.15 Health 3.97 Parks and Playgrounds .78 O.A.A. Federal Grants 32.78 Schools .75 Snow Library 2.20 Teachers Annuity Fund 28.32 248.13 Withholding from Salaries and Wages Federal Tax Deductions $28,386.22 Blue Cross 3,645.45 County Retirement 4,858.94 Teachers Retirement 6,048.85 42,939.46 $970,323.46 94. PAYMENTS Moderator's Salary $50.00 Selectmen's Salaries 4,500.00 Board of Public Welfare Salaries 1,200.00 Selectmen's Expense 614.63 Assessors' Pay and Expense 4,995.30 Assessors' Maps 1,000.00 Accountant's.Salary 2,700.00 Accountant's Expense-1956 22.75 Accountant's Expense 433.89 Collector's Salary 1,700.00 Treasurer's Salary 1,500.00 Town Clerk's Salary 800.00 Collector's, Treasurer's and Town Clerk's Expense 1,457.31 Finance Committee Expense 128.00 Elections and Registrations 1,621.41 Town Hall Maintenance 4,2.16.97 Clerical Expense 2,940.00 Town Counsel and Legal Expense. 2,997.63 Appeal Board Expense 157.93 Planning Board Expense 85.76 Recreation Hall Expense 1,438.00 Engineering 2,50-9.00 Federal Tax Deductions 27,936.33 Blue Crass 3,609.70 Teachers Retirement 5,982.59 County Retirement 4,777.39 Police 22,882.76 Communication Center 8,451.86 Constables' Salaries 100,00 Traffic Signs 192.35 New Police Cruiser 900.GO Rescue Truck 4,637.52 Fire Department 10,653.71 Civil Defense 2,125.70 Building Code 1,427.44 Wire Inspection 314.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 272.78 Tree Warden 1,821.66 Insect Pest Control 2,998.19 Dutch Elm Disease 1,317.85 Shade Trees for Main Street 494.09 Health—Town Nurses 9,289.78 Red Cross Water Safety 787.39 Inspection of Animals 100.00 Care of Town Dump 2,250.51 95 Ambulance Hire 3,000.00 Greenhead Fly Control 334.80 Highways—General 22,130.71 Surveyor of Highways' Salary 4,000:00 Snow Removal 5,337.58 Highway Machinery &Building 1,846.20 Chapter 90 Construction-1956 23,663.17 Chapter 90,Construction-1957 15,874,22 Chapter 94 Maintenance 1,500.00 Drainage Pipe front of Fire Station 744.30 Samoset Road 3,597.37 Twiss Road 2,255.84 Drives back of High School 279.0.0 Main Street Sidewalk 5,911.71 Front-end Loader—Highway Dept. 101.09 Dump Truck—Highway Dept. 6,082.91 Sand Spreader—Highway Dept. 1,950.36 Street Lights 7,475.81 Harbormaster's Salary & Expense 1,391.61 Public Welfare 5,929.61 Old Age Assistance 50,754.66 Aid to Dependent Children 8,603.21 Disability Assistance 1,454.43 Administration Charities 3,2:29.56 Hospital Care-Free Bed 540.00 Veterans Benefits 6,3.25.92 Schools ;181,273.97 Schools-1956 303.32 School Committee--Salaries 133.34 Vocational Education Tuition 1,258.88 School Lunch 23,377.84 School Athletics 1,961.95 New Elementary School 20,592.21 Site Work, etc., New Elem. School 11,993.00 Reg.School Dist. Committee Expense 5,000.00 Snow Library 2,194.24 Parks and Playgrounds 11,985.70 Improve portion Parking Area at Nauset 2,691.59 Moving Bandstand to Nauset 449.74 Beach&Meadow Land at Nauset 268.00 Miscellaneous 43.7.51 Insurance and Bonds 7,509.82: Town Reports 802.50 Memorial and Veterans Day 330.90 July 4th Celebration 682.75 Public Amusement 1,928.00 Band Concerts 800.00 96 Christmas Display and Party 500.00 Highway Garage Bldg. Comm. Expense 200.00 Water Investigating Committee 131.25 Unpaid Bills of 1956 408.33 Repairs to Town I-T.all Bldg. 761.95 Cemeteries and Tomb 452.00 Soldiers Monument and Graves 519.60 Alteration—School for Town Offices 19,573.51 Care of Herring Brook 30.00 Herring Brook Project 71.50 Shellfish Protection & Propagation 2,959.02 Shellfish Projects 598.50 Interest Town Notes and Bonds 9,013.81 Retirement High School Bonds 5,000.00 Retirement Fire Station Notes 1,0010.00 Retirement Library Bonds 5,000.00 Retirement Elem.School Bonds &Notes 26,000.00 Town Clerk & Collector's Fees 255.15 Tailings Account 165.98 Town Offices Equipment Fund 219.50 Loan Anticipation of Revenue 59,798.19 State Parks and Reservations 1,071.59 State Audit 791.80 Mosquito Control 5,472.39 County Tax 45,929.07 Retirement System 2,6.16.71 Court Judgements 1,381.62 Clayton Mayo Trust, Fund 1,010'.53 Snow Library Fund 226.30 Donations for Library Books 141.50 Library Equipment Fund 125.010 Matured Bonds 12,500.00 Agency Account—Insurance 499.95 Dog Licenses for County 708.60 Teachers Retirement Bond Refund 26.32 Real Estate Tax Refunds 488.91 Personal Property Tax Refunds 96.85 Motor Vehicle Excise Refunds 1,873.55 Estimated Receipts Refunds 1,136.90 Town Clerk & Coll. Fees Refund 2.00 Interest Transferred to Trust and Investment Funds 1,495.22 820,854.60 Cash on Hand December 31 149,468.86 $970,323.46 97 ,Balances Transferred to Revenue Account Assessors' Pay and Expense $4.70 Accountant's Expense 16.11 Finance Committee Expense 22.00 Tax Title Expense 200.00 Town Counsel and Legal Expense 2.37 Appeal Board Expense 92.07 Planning Board Expense 164.24 Recreation Hall Expense 562.00 Communication Center 3.14 Traffic Signs 7.65 Administration Bldg. Code & Expense 72.56 Sealer of Weights and Measures 2.22 Tree Warden 3.84 Shade Trees for Main Street 10.95 Insect Pest Control 1.81 Health 264.19 Red Cross Water Safety 12.61 Inspection of Slaughtering 25.00 Drainage Pipe in Front of Fire Sta. 5.70 Samoset Road 2.63 Twiss Road 4.16 Improve Drives Back of High School 1.00 Street Lights 74.19 Public Welfare 70.39 Disability Assistance 3,796.95 Veterans Benefits 274.08 Schools 12.28 School Committee Salaries 66.66 Vocational Education Tuitions 241.12 Site Work, etc., at New Elem. School 7.00 Snow Library 1,205.78 Improve Portion of Parking Area at Nauset Beach 8.41 Moving Bandstand to Nauset .26 Miscellaneous 62.49 Insurance and Bonds 490.18 Town Reports 97.50, Memorial and Veterans Day 69.10 July 4th Celebration 117.25 Cemeteries and Tomb 3.00 Soldiers Monument and Graves 5.40 Shellfish Protection and Propagation 240.98 8,323.97 98 Balances to 1958 Rescue Truck $312.48 Civil Defense 4.36 Greenhead Fly Control 665.20 Anti-Rabic Treatment 50.00 Highways--Chapter 9,0 Construction 1956 3,108.83 Construction 1957 4,613.28 Land Damage and/or Awards, Depot Square to West Road 100.00 Main Street Sidewalk 88.29 Sidewalk—Route 6 136.81 Main Street Layout 219.50 Front-end Loader—Highway Dept. 61.06 Dump Truck--Highway Dept. 117.09 Sand Spreader—Highway Dept. 49.64 Schools-1957 14.50 New Elementary School 256.97 Reg. School Planning Committee 4.20 Bleach Land—Nauset 94.00 Beach and Meadow Land—Nauset 5,732.00 Public Amusement-1957 72.00, Land—George B. Watts, et ux. 428.00 Water Investigating Committee 168.75 Repairs to Town Hall Bldg. 238.05 Alteration—Elem. School for Town Offices 10.86 Retaining Wall at Rock Harbor 25,000.00 Herring Brook Project 180.50 Shellfish Projects 709.27 $42,435.64 ESTIMtATED RECEIPTS Estimated $182,743.29 Receipts Refunds 1,201.15 M.V. Excise (Less Refunds) $42,071.57 Farah Animal Excise 24.14 Moth Assessment 357.00 Income Tax 28,133.03 Corporation Tax 24,249.60 Meal Tax 1,243.05 High School Transporta- tion and Tuitions 13,557.80 Licenses& Permits 8,277.80 Commercial Revenue 45,914.44 Veterans Benefits 2,910.25 Charities 30,184.64 Sale of Material 310.83 i ss CLASSIFICATION OF PAYMENTS Moderator's Salary Kenrick A. Sparrow $50.00 March 11 Appro. $5090 $50.00 $50.00 Selectmen's Salaries Arthur R. Finlay $1,500.00 March 11 Appro. $4,500.00 Franklin S. Murray 1,500.00 Richard H. Adams 1,50090 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Board of Public Welfare Salaries Arthur R. Finlay $400.00 March 11 Appro. $1,200.00 Franklin S. Murray 400.00 Richard H. Adams 400.00 $1,20090 $1,200.00 Selectmen's Expense and Supplies Adv. Hearings, March It.Appro. $600.00 Regulations $134.08 Dec. 31 Transfer 14.63 Printing & Postage 65.38 Travel 142.57 Office Supplies 168.10 Association Dues 39.00 Typing 10.50 Office Machines 55.00 $614.63 $614.63 Assessors' Pay and Expenses Assessors' Pay $3,95690 March 11 Appro. $5,000.00 Printing & Postage 73.79 Travel 252.77 Photostats 137.24 Typing 460.50 Office Machines & Supplies 54.85 Association Dues, etc. 60.15 4,995.30 Dec. 31—Bal.to Rev. 4.70 $5,000.00 $5;000.00 Assessors' Maps Arthur L. Sparrow Co. $1,000.00 March 11 Appro. $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Accountant's Salary Harry F. Childs ,2.700.00 March 11 Annro. $2.700.00 iaa Accountant's Expense-1956 Desk Light $22.75 Jan. 1 Balance $22.75 $22.75 $22.75 Accountant's Expense Printing & Postage $79.49 March 11 Appro. $450.00 Supplies &Equipment 85.90 Travel and Assoc. Dues 107.95 Typing 39.00 Office Machines 121.55 433.89 Dec.31-Bal. to Rev. 16.11 $450.00 $450.00 Collector's Salary Francis I. Rogers $1,700.00 March 11 Appro. $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 Treasurer's Salary Francis I. Rogers $1,500.00 March 11 Appro. $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Town Clerk's Salary Francis I. Rogers $800.00 March 11 Appro. $800.00 $800.00 $800ko Collector's, Treasurer's and Town Clerk's Expense Oaths&Recording Fees $101.50 March 11 Appro. $1,420.00 Printing&Postage 564.90 Dec.26 Transfer 37.31 Travel 84.16 Typing and Clerical 280.50 Association Dues 11.50 Office Machines 211.50 Deputy Collector's Fees 22.60 File Cabinets 88.51 Supplies& Miscellaneous 92.14 $1,457.31 $1,457.31 Finance Committee Expense Association Dues $15.00 March 11 Appro. $150:00 Salary of Secretary 100.00 File Drawer 13.00 128.00 Dec.31-Bal.to Rev. 22.00 101 Elections and Registrations Appro. 1 Registrars' Payrolls $1,036.31 M arch 11 pp $ ,400.00 Election Payrolls 150.00 Transfers 221.41 Printing & Postage 105.49 Janitor . 10.00 Steel File 15.66 Travel 52.15 Legal Service 251.80 $1,621.41 $1,621.41 Town Hall Maintenance Janitor & Assistant $1,157.50 March 11 Appro. $3,500.00 Telephone 517.57 Transfers 716.97 Fuel 1,681.71 Electricity 398.87 Janitor's Supplies 98.25 Repairs 176.49 Moving Generator 100.00 Repairs, etc. 86.58 $4,216.97 $4,216.97 Clerical Expense Adele V. Brown $2,840.00 March 11 Appro. $2,940.90 Mabel H. Weidler 100.00 $2,940.00 $2,940.00 Tax Title Expense Dec.31—Bal.to Rev. $200.00 March 11 Appro. $21000 $200.00 $200.00 Town Counsel and Legal Expense Paul P.Henson,Jr. $1,200.00 March 11 Appro. $3,000.00 Travel &Recordings 411.13 Legal Service 1,172.50 Surveys 188.00 Printing & Postage 26.00 2,997.63 Dec.31—Bal. to Rev. 2.37 $3,000.00 $3,D00.00 Appeal Board Expense Advertising $77.43 March 11 Appro. $250.00 Typing 70.50 Zoning Bulletin 10.00 - 157.93 Dec. 31—Bal. to Rev. 92107 102 Planning Board Expense Advertising $26.50 March 11 Appro. $250.00 Association Dues . 25.00 Luncheons 21.99 Telephone, etc. 12.27 85.76 Dec. 31--BaL to Rev. 164.24 $250.00 $250.00 Recreation Hall Expense Janitor & Assistant $111.50 March 11 Appro. $2,000.00 Mowing Lawns 20.62 Fuel 306.63 Electricity 252.68 Insurance 139.00 Association Dues 10.00 Office Supplies, etc. 70.19 Janitor's Supplies 100.50 Telephone 10.14 Material & Repairs 416.74 1,438.00 Dec.31-Bal.to Rev. 562.00 $1000.00 $2;000.00 Engineering Road& Property March 11 Appro. $2,500:00 Layouts $1,883.50 Nov. 14 Transfer 9.00 Shore Land Layouts 554.50 Filing & Recording Fees 71.00 $2,509.00 $2,509.00 Police Chief's Salary $4,700.00 March Il Appro. $22,375.00 Payrolls 13,499.00 April 11 Refund 3.15 Telephone 323.77 Transfers 504.61 Radio Repairs 108.20 Printing&Postage 123.48 Uniforms 440.30 Car Expense 2,854.45 Supplies 283.08 Insurance, etc. 550.48 $22,882.76 $22,882.76 I 103- Communication Center Payrolls $7,424.45 March 11 Appro. $8,455.00 Supplies 57.58 Radios 682.00 New Mast&Antenna 81.00 Office Machines 92.50 Repairs, etc. 114.33 8,451.86 Dec. 31-Bal. to Rev. 3.14 $8,455.00 $6,455:00 Constables' Salaries Henry A.Perry $50.00 March 11 Appro. $100.00 George A. Bissonnette 50.00 $100.00 $100.00 Traffic Signs New Signs $115.35 March 11 Appro. $200.00 Repainting Signs 77.00 192.35 Dec. 31-Bal.to Rev. 7.65 $200.00 $200.00 New Cruiser for Police Dept. Duarte Motors, Inc. $885.00 March 11 Appro. $900.00 Added Equipment 15.00 $900.00 $900.00 Rescue Truck Duarte Motors, Inc. $2,764.85 March 11 Appro. $4,950.00 Added Equipment 1,564.33 Supplies 90.85 Gasoline and Oil 26.71 Insurance 188.78 4,637.52 Dec.31-Bal.to 1958 312.48 $4,950.00 $4,950.00 Donations to Rescue Fund Dec_31-11al. to 1958 $10.00 Nov. 13 Donation $10.00 104 Fire Department Chief's Salary $3,575.00 March 11 Appro. $8,990,00 Payrolls 1,150.00 Transfers 1,663.71 Engineers'Salaries 300.00 Radio Repairs 60.95 Apparatus 2,154.05 Gasoline and Oil 585.07 Equipment Repairs 358.23 Forestry 104.03 Fuel 396.43 Electricity 315.79 Station Supplies 257.39 Station Repairs, etc. 205.21 Printing & Postage 35.30 Telephone 184.45 Insurance 971.81 $10,653.71 $10,653.71 Civil Defense Communications $318.65 Jan.1 Balance $130.06 Fire and Police 77.67 March 11 Appro. 2;000.00 Rescue 187.18 Training &Education 138.36 Transportation 227.09 Wardens 78.98 Ground Observer Corps 81.00 Engineering 436.05 Surplus Equipment 31.45 Telephone 162.88 Wiring 189.55 Supplies 79.95 Office Expense, etc. 116.89 2,125.70 Dec.31-Bal.to 1958 4.36 $2,130.06 $2,130.06 Building Code Administration H. Bruce Mitchell $1,060.00 March 11 Appro. $1,500.00 Travel 207.50 Printing, etc. 159.94 1,427.44 Dec.31-Bal.to Rev. 72.56 $1,500.00 $1,5()0.00 Wire Inspection Charles O. Thompson $314.00 March 11 Appro. $300.00 Dec. 31 Transfer 14-On IN Sealer of Weights and Measures Charles F.Moore $200.00 March 11 Appro. $275.00 Travel 46.25 Supplies 26.53 272.78 Dec. 31-Bal.to Rev. 2.22 $275.00 $275.00 Tree Warden Payrolls $991.75 March 11 Appro. $1,800.00 Trucks,Saw, etc. 306.47 June 5 Refund 25.50 Travel 25.00 Fertilizer and Peat 443.50 Tools and Equipment 54.94 1,821.66 Dec. 31-Bal. to Rev. 3.84 $1,825.50 $1,825.50. Shade Trees for Main Street Payroll $141.50 March 11 Appro. $500.00 Truck 27.00 June 5 Refund 5.04 Trees 234.85 Posts, Loam, etc. 90.74 494.09 Dec. 31-Bal. to Rev. 10.95 $505.04 $505.04 Insect Pest Control Emile A. 011ivier $596.75 March 11 Appro. $3,000.00 Payrolls 864.00 Trucks 498.00 Insecticides 419:60 Overhaul Sprayer 453.49 Repairs 25.00 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 141.35 2,998.19 Dec.31-Bal.to Rev. 1.81 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Dutch Elm Disease Payrolls $603.75 March 11 Appro. $1,100.00 Trucks&Chain Saw 222.00 Transfers 217.85 Contract Spraying 492.10 106 Health Marion I. Chace $3,700.00 March 11 Appro. $9,550.00 Doris A.Pond 2,625.00 July 29 Refund 3.97 Supplies 1,472.20 Telephone 142.06 Travel Expense 533.35 Office Equipment 191.61 Luncheons for Clinic Workers 191.51 Chest.:-rays 163,0 Hospital Care 49.50 Rubbish Disposal 201.00 Advertising, etc. 20.55 9,289.78 Dec.31-Bal. to Rev. 264.19 $9,553.97 $9,553.97 Red Cross Water Safety Instructors $710.00 March 11 Appro. $800.00 Painting 10.50 Floats 29.50 Supplies,etc. 37.39 787.39 Dec.31-Bal.to Rev. 12.61 $800.00 $800.00 Inspection of Animals Ralph R.Mayo $100.00 March 11 Appro, $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Inspection of Slaughtering Dec. 31-Bal. to Rev. $25.00 March 11 Appro. $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Care of Town Dump Leslie W. Chase $1,500.00 March 11 Appro. $2,215.00 Frederick N. Chase 62.50 Transfers 35.51 Fill 200X0 Bulldozer & Trucks 357.31 Poison 53.00 Locate Bounds 18.50 Supplies, etc. 59.20 $2,250.21 $2,250.21 Ambulance Hire Orleans,Eastham,Brew- March 11 Appro. $3,000.00 ster Ambulance i 107 Greenhead Fly Control Comm. of Mass. $334.80 March 11 Appro. $1,000.00 Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 665.20 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Anti-Rabic Treatment Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 $50.00 San. 1 Balance $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Highways—General Payrolls $7,272.45 March 11 Appro. $22,100.00 Truck Hire 2,804.00 Dec.26 Transfer 30.71 Bulldozer Hire 351.00 Sweeper Hire 1,712.75 Grader Hire 579.50 Loader Hire 525.00 Catch Basin Cleaner Hire 440.50 Power Saw Hire 90.00 Mower, Crane& Compressor 107.00 Asphalt, etc. 6,512.51 Equipment & Repairs 135.74 Painting Curbin,gs 165.00 Culverts 203,84 Street Signs 181.65 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 911.60 Lumber, etc. 138.17 $22,130.71 $22,130.71 Salary of Highway Surveyor Frederick G. Mayo $4,000.00 March 11 Appro. $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Snow Removal Payrolls $1,342.50 March 11 Appro. - $4,000.00 Trucks 3,017.75 Transfers 1,337.58 Salt, etc. 977.33 $5,337.58 $5,337.58 Highway Machinery and Building Repairs to Equipment $996.59 March 11 Appro. $1,650.00 Supplies 285.52 Transfers 196.20 Telephone 137.40 Insurance 392.22 All ias Chapter 90 Construction-1956 Contractor $23,533.88 Jan. 1 Balance $25,259.50 Labor by Town 41.00 June 13 Refund 212_.50 Trucks by Town 40.00 Sept.23 Transfer voted Material by Town 48.29 by Town Meeting 1,300.00 23,663.17 Dec.31-130, to 1958 3,108.83 $26,772.00 $26,772.00 Chapter 90 Construction-1957 M. F. Roach'Co. $15,763.72 March 11 Transfer— Material by Town 323.00 Funds received under Sept. 23—Transfer voted Chap.718,Acts of 1956$5,000.00 by Town Meeting 1,300.00 March 11 Transfer from E.&D. 15,000.00 17,386.72 Dec.18 Temporary Loan 2,000.00 Dec.31—Bal.to 1956 4,613.28 $22,DW.00 $22,000.00 Chapter 90 Maintenance Payrolls $316.66 March 11 Appro. $500.00 Trucks 138.00 March 11 Transfer from Material 805.34 E.&D. 1,000.00 Equipment 240.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Drainage Pipe in Front of Fire Station M.F. Roach Co. $698.00 Oct.4 Transfer from Material 46.30 E.&D. $750.00 744.30 Dec. 31—Bal. to Rev. 5.70 $750.00 $750.00 Land Damage and/or Awards Depot Square to West Road Dec.31—Bal.to 1956 $100.00 Oct.4 Transfer from E. & D. $100.04 $100.00 $100.00 Samoset Road Payrolls $309.04 March 11 Appro. $3,600.00 Equipment 1,807.50 Material 1,480.87 3,597.37 i 109 Twiss Road Payrolls $516.00 March 11 Appro. $2,260.00 Equipment 1,096.75 Material 632.09 Surveyor 11.00 2,255.84 Dec. 31—Bal.to Rev. 4.16' $2,260.00 $2,260.00 Improve Drives Back of High School Payrolls $183.00 March 11 Appro. $280.00 Equipment 96.00 279.00 Dec.31-13al. to Rev. 1.00 $28100 $280.00 Main Street Sidewalk Contractor $5,870.42 Jan. 1 Balance $6,000.00 Labor by Town 7.00 Material by Town 34.29 5,911.71 Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 88.29 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Sidewalk—Route 6 Dec.31—Bal.to 1958 $136.81 Jan. 1 Balance $136.81 $136.81 $136.81 Main Street Layout Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 $219.50 Jan. 1 Balance $219.50 $219.50 $219:50 Front-end Loader for Highway Dept. Equipment $101.09 Jan. 1 Balance $162.15 Dec. 31—Bal.to 1958 61.06 $162.15 $162.15 Dump Truck for Highway Dept. Duarte Motors, Inc. $5,354.42 March 11 .Appro. $6,200.00 Plow 640.00 Advertising 3.30 Equipment 85.19 6,082.91 Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 117.09 110 Sand Spreader for Highway Dept. E. S. Bleiler March 11 Appro. $2,000.00 Equip. Co., Inc. $1,876.05 Equipment 71.31 Advertising 3.00 1,950.36 Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 49.64 $21000.00 $2.000.00 Street Lights C & V.Electric Co. $7,475.81 March 11 Appro. $7,550.00 Dec. 31—Bal. to Rev. 74.19 $7,550.00 $7,550.00 Harbormaster's Salary and Expense Arthur W. Nickerson $100.00 March 11 Appro. $1,300.00 Payrolls 204.00 Transfers 91.61 Electricity 181.35 Lumber,etc. 143.26 Trucks, Bulldozer, etc. 611.75 Electrical Repairs 16.80 Channel Buoys 74.51 Test Blasting 59.94 $1,391.61 $1,391.61 Public Welfare Cash Grants $3,265.12 March 11 Appro. $6,000.00 Groceries 502.73 Hospital & Medical 1,694.61 Miscellaneous 467.15 5,929.61 Dec.31—Bal. to Rev. 70.39 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Old Age Assistance Cash Grants $35,010.55 March 11 Appro. $35,000.00 Refunds 10.55 $35,010.55 $35,010.55 Aid to Dependent Children Cash Grants $6,000.00 March 11 Appro. $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Disability Assistance Cash Grants $1,203.05 March 11 Appro. $5,000.00 Dec.31—Bal. to Rev. 3,796.95 it 111 O.A.A.-Federal Grants Cash Grants $15,744.11 Jan. 1 Balance $634.90 Dec.31-Bal.to 1958 2,857.95 1957 Grants 17,934.38 Nov.29 Refund 32.78 $18,602.06 $18,602.06 A.D.C.-Federal Grants Cash Grants $2,603.21 Jan.1 Balance $185.93 Dec. 31-Bal. to 1958 1,027.80 1957 Grants 3,445.08 $3,631.01 $3,631.01 D.A.-Federal Grants Cash Grant $4.25 Jan. 1 Balance $91.13 Comm.of Mass. 247.13 1357 Grants 273.15 251.38 Dec. 31-Bal. to 1958 112.90 $364.28 $364.28 O,A.A. Administration-Federal Grants Eleanor S. Blake $823.28 Jan. 1 Balance $27.39 Telephone 67.30 1957 Grants 1,219.99 Association Dues 30.00 Travel 65.00 Storage Cabinet 56.00 Office Supplies, etc. 50.57 1,092.15 Dec. 31-,Bal. to 1958 155.23 $1,247.38 $1,247.38 A.D.C. Administration-Federal Grants Eleamr S.Blake $211.29 Jan. 1 Balance $33.3.0 Travel 66.50 1957 Grants 660.64 Office Table 87.50 Office Supplies 22.12 p 387.41 Dec. 31-Bal.to 1958 306.53 $693.94 $693.94 D.A. Administration-Federal Grants Dec. 31-Bal. to 1958 $136.30 1957 Grants $136.30 $136.30 $136.30 Administration Charities Eleanor S. Blake $1,428.00 March 11 Appro. $1,750.00 Printing& Postage 33.00 Telephone 106.50 Travel 136.62 Typewriter Stand 31.45 Association Dues 6.00 Office Supplies 8.43 112 Hospital Care-Free Bed Sundry Persons $498.25 March 11 Appro. $500.00 Cape Cod Hospital 1.75 $500.60 $500.00 Veterans' Benefits Ralph A. Chase $500•.05 March 11 Appro. $6,600.00 Paul P. Henson, Jr. 166.62 Travel& Office Expense 97.14 Cash Grants 3,602.500 Fuel 561.73 Medical 1,027.70 Groceries 205.00 Rent.etc. 165.18 6,325.92 Dec. 31-Bal. to Rev. 274.08 $6,600.00 $6,600.00 Schools Expended $181,273.97 March 11 Appro. $181,300.00 Carried to 1958 14.50 Dec. 17 Refund .75 Dec. 31-Bul. to Rev. 12.28 $181,300.75 N.B.See Superintendent's Report $181,300.75 Schools 1956 Field Enterprises, Inc. $107.32 Jan. 1 Balance $303.32 Goose Hummock Shop, Inc. 196.60 $303.32 $303.32 School Committee Salaries Joseph W.Higgins $66.67 March 11 Appro. $200.00 Dorothea Norgeo•t 66.67 133.34 Dec. 31-Bal. to Rev. 66.66 $200.00 $200.00 Vocational Education Tuition Bristol County March 11 Appro. $1,560.00 Agricultural School $621.60 Town of Barnstable 333.28 Transportation 304.00 . 1,258.88 Dec.31-Bal. to Rev. 241.12 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 School Lunch Payroll $395.00 March 11 Appro. $1,000.00 Supplies 605.60 113 School Lunch Fund-Federal Grants Payrolls $7,915.00 Jan.1 Balance $860.02 Supplies 13,877.64 1957 Grants 4,778.30 Equipment 189.99 Lunch Receipts 17,626.04 Gas 166.01 Transportation 193.71 Office Supplies 5.49 Freezer Rent 30.00 22,377.84 Dec. 31-Bal. to 1958 886.52 $23,264.36 $23,264.36 School Athletics Referees $470.00 March 11 Apro. $1,500.00 Travel 114.91 Equipment 758.59 Police 40.00 Supplies 11.50 Repairs 65.00 Janitors 40.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 School Athletic Fund Referees $75.00 Jan. 1 Balance $57.64 Equipment 34038 1957 Receipts 783.85 Police 5.00 Supplies 8.16 Repairs 27.91 Janitor 5,00 461.95 Dec. 31-Bal. to 1958 379.54 $841.49 $841.49 New Elementary School Smith& Sellew $81.00 Jan.1 Balance $20,778.93 Conti & Donahue 17,511.80 Jan.22 Refund 59.25 Equipment 2,450.37 Supplies 495.84 Travel & Advertising 33.20 20,572.21 Dec.31-Bal.to 1958 256.97 $20,829.18 $20,829.18 Site Work, Landscaping and Finish Grading at New Elementary School Ray Perreault Earth- March 11 Appro. $12,000.00 moving,Inc. $11,993.00 Dec.31-Bal. to Rev. 7.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 Reginal School Planning Committee Dec.31-Bal.to 1958 $4.20 Jan.1 Balance $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 114 Regional School District Committee Expense Eastham, Orleans, Jan. 1 Balance $5,000.00 Wellfleet Regional School District $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Snow Library Ruth L.Barnard $1,200.00 March 11 Appro. $2,900.00 Assistants 49.24 Maroh 11 Dog Tax Refund 477.82 Janirtor 102.75 Dec.31 Refund 2.20 Books & Periodicals 23.95 Reading,Service 18.00 Fuel 293.22 Electricity 178.34 Care of Grounds 229.75 Janitor's Supplies, etc. 37.23 Printing,Postage,etc. 41.76 2,174.24 Dec.31-Bal.to Rev. 1,205.78 $3,380.02 $3,380.02 Snow Library Fund Books $226.30 Jan.1 Balance $9.56 Dec. 31-Bal.to 1958 8.74 Transfers from Trust 225.48 $235.04 235.04 Library Equipment Fund Display Case $125.00 Jan.1 Balance $139.22 Dec.31-Bal. to 1958 14.22 $139.22 $139.22 Donations for Library Books Books $141.50 Jan. 1 Balance $32.00 1957 Donations 109.50 $141.50 $141.50 Parks and Playgrounds Payrolls $8,778.25 March 11 Appro. $11,237.00 Truck 827.84 Oct.29 Refund .78 Supplies & Material 807.07 Transfers 747.92 Equipment 500.58 Telephone 189.18 Electricity 94.12 Concrete Foundation & Slab 275.00 Plumbing 246.20 Batting Cage 61.00 Association Dues 12.00 Care of Park 50.00 Repairing Washout 20.00 Tools, Laundry, Painting, etc. 72.27 Insurance, Printing,etc. 52.19 @11 QRS 70 @11 QQ6 7n 11'b Beach Land—Nauset Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 $94.00 Jan. 1 Balance $94.00 $94.00 $94.00 Grade,Fill,Pave,Drain and Lane Portion of Parking Area at Nauset Beach Surveyor $11.00 March 11 Appro. $2,700.00 N. A.Nickerson, Contractor 2,360.00 Material 127.25 Payroll 24:00 Painting Parking Lines 125.00 Cesspool 33.00 Advertising&Express 11.34 2,691.59 Dec. 31—Bal. to Rev. 8.41 $2,700.00 $2,700.00 Moving Bandstand to Nauset Beach Payroll $120.00 March 11 Appro. $450.00 William J. Hoffman, Mover 275.00 Electrical Wiring 51.91 Paint 2.83 449.74 Dec.31—Bal.to Rev. .26 $450.00 $450.00 Beach and Meadow Land at Nauset Arthur L. Sparrow Co. $268.00 March 11 Appro. $6,000.00 Dec.31—Bal.to 1958 5,732.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Miscellaneous Town Advertising $81.15 March 11 Appro. $500.00 Phatostats 2.25 Lumber 2.16 Substitute Clerk 209.00 Bulldozer Hire 85.00 Warning Signs 40.00 Heater for Vault 16.95 437.51 Dec.31—Bal. to Rev. 62.49 116 Insurance and Bonds Workmen's March 11 Appro. $8,000.00 Comperisation $1,528.08 Money Policy 125.00 Bonds: Collector's 381.75 Treasurer's 208.00 Town Clerk's 7.50 Deputy Collector's 5.00 Fire Insurance: Rogers & Gray 1,072.36 Henry T. Crocker 1,162.46 Sidney T. Swan 1,805.68 James W. Simpeon 604.19 -- Richard Rich 462.80 Boiler Insurance 147.00 7,509.82 Dec.31-Bal. to Rev. 490.18 $81000.00 $8,000.00 Town Reports Kendall Printing Co. $788.50 March 11 Appro. $900.00 Postage 14.00 802.50 Dec. 31-Bal.to Rev. 97.50 $900.00 $900.00 Memorial and Veterans Day Flowers $117.75 March 11 Appro. $400.00 Orleans Band 100.00 Flags and Markers 88.15 Floral Wreaths 25.00 330.90 Dec.31-Bal.to Rev. 69.10 $400.000 $400.00 July 4th Celebration Prizes $256.50 March 11 Appro. $800.00 Orleans Band 200.00 Use of Amplifier 45.00 The Drifters- Dance Music 50.00 Groceries for Games 6.25 Making Bonfire 125.00 682.75 Dec. 31-Bal. to Rev_ 117.25 i 117 Public Amusement Abhletic Supplies $1,496.45 March 11 Appro. $2,000.00 Supervisors 268.34 Insurance 150.00 Timer 10.50 Paint,Brushes,Screws 2.71 1,928.00 Dec. 31-Bal. to 1958 72.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Band Concerts Orleans Band $800.00 March 11 Appro. $800.00 $800.00 $800.00 Christmas Display and Party Christmas Display $25.00 March 11 Appro. $500.00 Wiring&Material 299.00 Bulbs for Trees 23.35 Fruit for Children 88.75 Candy for Children 63.90 $500.00 $500.00 Reserve Fund Transfers to: March 11 Transfer from Snow Removal $1,337.53 Overlay Surplus $10,000.00 Elections&Registrations 221.41 Dutch Elm Disease 217.85 Parks & Playgrounds 747.92 Engineering 9.00 Town Hall Maint. 716.97 Interest-Town Notes & Bonds 13.81 Highway Machinery &Building 196.20 Fire Department 1,663.71 Care of Town Dump 35.51 Police Department 504.61 Coll,Tress.&Town Clerk's Expense 37.31 Highways-General 30.71 Harbormaster's Expense 91.61 Selectmen's Expense 14.63 Wire Inspection 14.00 5,852.83 Dec.31-Bal..to Overlay Surplus 4,147.17 118 Land-George B. Watts et ux. Dec.31-Bal.to 1958 $428.00 Jan. 1 Balance $428.00 $428.00 $428.00 Highway Garage Building Committee Expense Smith & Sellew $200.00 Jan. 1 Balance $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Water Investigating Committee Whitman & Howard $121.50 Jan.1 Balance $300.00 Printing 9.75 131.25 Dec. 31-Bal.to 1958 168.75 $300.00 $300.00 Unpaid Bills of 1956 Carl A. Terry $400.00 March 11 Appro. $408.33 Hall Buick, Inc. 8.33 $408.33 $408.33 Repairs to Recreation Building Lumber $147.92 March 11 Appro. $1,000.00 Laying Floor 115.50 Installing Lights 173.53 Foundation Repairs 325.00 761.95 Dec. 31-Bal. to 1958 23805 $1,00000 $1,000.00 Cemeteries and Tomb Payrolls $177.00 March 11 Appro. $455.00 Mowing 150.00 Care of Center Cemetery 125.00 452.00 Dec.31-Bal. to Rev. 3.00 $455.00 $455.00 Soldiers'Monuments and Graves Payrolls $417.00 March 11 Appro. $525.00 Flowers,etc. 5.60 Care Memorial Lots 50.00 Lime and Turf Builder 27.00 Aerial Photos 20.00 519.60 Dec.31-Bal.to Rev. 5.40 i 119. Alteration--School for Town Offices Brandt-Jordan Corp. $4,615.00 Jan.1 Balance $13534 Frank Joy, Inc. 10,009.45 Transfers from F. Cliff Pearce 290.41 Post-War Reh'abili- Repairing Tile Floors 136.70 tation Fund $19,448.53 Pump and Labor 174.50 Lumber, Paint, etc. 197.65 Engineer's Services 100.00 Fixtures and Wiring 58425 Painting 587.40 Repairing Heating System 1,568.50 Venetian Blinds& Shades 225.50 Signs and Brackets 105.00 Repair Pump House 71.82 Furnishings 588.58 Cleaning 94.50 Janitor's Supplies 73.55 Moving Expense 150.00 19,573.51 Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 10.86 $19,58437 $19,584.37 Retaining Wall at Rock Harbor Dec.31—Bal.to 1958 $25,000.00 March 11 Appro. $12,500.00 March 11 Transfer from E. & D. 12,500.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Care of Herring Brook Delbert M.Johnson $30.00 March 11 Appro. $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Herring Brook Project Frank Joy,Inc. $71.50 Jan. 1 Balance $252110 Dec.31—Bal. to 1958 180.50 $252.00 $252.00 Shellfish Protection and Propagation Arthur W.Nickerson $2,400.00 March 11 Appro. $3,200.00 Travel Allowance 300.00 Payrolls 19.50 Gasoline and Oil 51.58 Scallop Bags 165.00 Supplies 22.944 2,959.02 Dec.31—Bal. to Rev. 240.98 120 Shellfish Projects Small Quahaugs $598.50 Jan. 1 Balance $807.77 Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 709.27 Grant 500.00 $1,307.77 $1,307.77 Interest Town Notes and Bonds 1st Issue—Higlh School $140.00 March 11 Appro. $9,000.00 2nd Issue—Hign School 50.00 Nov.27 Transfer 13.81 Fire Station 40.00 1st Issue—E•lem. School 4,560.00 2nd Issue—Elem. School 2,400.00 Elem. School Notes 1,482.00 Snow Library 140.00 Discounted Nate in Anticipation of Rev. 201.81 $9;013.81 $9,013.81 Retirement High School Notes Feb. 28-2nd Issue $1,000.00 March 11 Appro. $5,000.00 Sept.30-1st Issue 4,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Retirement Fire Station Notes Aug.31-0ape Cod March 11 Appro. $1,000.00 Trust Co. $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000:00 Retirement Snow Library Notes Nov.30—Cape Cod March 11 Appro. $5,000.00 Trust Co. $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Retirement Elementary School Bonds & Notes May 31—Notes $6;000.00 March it Appro. $26,000.00 Aug. 15-1st Issue 10000.00 Aug. 15-2nd Issue 10,000.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 Net Funded Debt Jan. 1—Balance $373,000.00 Retirement $37,000.00 Dec. 31 Balance 336,000.00 I 121 INVESTMENT AND TRUST FUNDS Street Light Fund Dec.27—Transfer Jan. 1 Balance $2,517.61 to Town $81.81 1957 Interest 81.81 Dec. 31—Bal.to 1958 2,517.61 $2,599.42 $2,599.42 Clement Gould and Wife Fund Dec.31—Bal.to 1958 $6,691.72 Jan. 1 Balance $6,480.33 1957 Interest 211.39 $6,691.72 $6,691.72 Clayton Mayo Trust Fund To Use for Charity $1,100.00 Jan.1 Balance $27,244.76 Dec.31—Bal.to 1958 26,805.31 1957 Interest 660.55 $27,905.31 $27,905.31 Mary Celia Crosby Fund Dec.31 Bal,to 1958 $6,286.09 Jan. 1 Balance $6,131.85 1957 Interest 154.24 $6,286.09 $6,286.09 Snow Library Fund To use of Library $275.48 Jan. 1 Balance $11,511.72 Dec.31—Bal.to 1958 11,624.16 1957 Interest 337.92 $11,849.64 $11,849.64 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Dec.31—Bal.to 1958 $4,275.85 Jan. 1 Balance $4,162.61 1957 Interest 113.24 i $4,275.85 $4,275.85 Post-War Rehabilitation Fund Jan. 18—Trans.to Jan. 1 Balance $20,003.75 Alteration School for April 15 Returned Town Offices $5,000.00 Principal 551.47 Apr.15-1\tfatured Bonds 15,000:00 1957 Interest 243.05 24,000.00 Dec. 31—Bal. to 1958 798.27 $20,798.27 $20,798.27 122 SU313 RY Investment and Trust Funds Cash and Securities $58,999.01 Street Light Fund $2,517.61 Clement Gould& Wife Fund 6,691.72 Clayton Mayo Trust Fund 26,805.31 Mary Celia Crosby Fund 6,286.09 Snow Library Fund 11,624.16 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 4,275.85 Post-War Rehabili- tation Fund 79827 $58,999:01 $58,999.01 Revenue Account Mar. 11—Approp. $525,340.33 April 29— State Parks& Real Estate Tax $368,235.05 Reservations 1,022.34 Personal Tax 45,933.14 State Audit 791.80 May 28 Personal Tax 494.84 Mosquito Control 3;821.58 July 8 Pall Tax 1,510.00 County Tax 48,646.65 July 26— County Retirement 2,616.71 Estimated Receipts 182,743.29 Underestimates: Overestimate: State Parlac& Mosquito Control 8.66 Reservations 326.38 Aug.27 Personal Tax 26.34 County Tax 5,403.49 Dec 31—Balances Overlay 1957 10,476.36 Estimated Receipts 19,610.98 Appropriations 8,323.97 598,448.14 Dec.31—Bal.to E. &D. 28,438.13 $626,886.27 $626,386.27 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY Surplus Revenue March 11— Jan. 1 Balance $67,875.65 Chap. 90 Const. $15;000.00 Jan.31 Aid to Highways 500.00 Chap.90 Maint. 1,000.00 Feb. 27 Aid to Highways 1,462.74 Retaining Wall at Mar.30 Aid to Highways 3,237.67 Rock Harbor 12,500.00 Apr.17 1956 Refiund 66.84 Oct. 4—Drainage Pipe 750:00 Apr.30 Aid to Highways 5,276.58 Land Damage 100.00 June 3 Aid to Highways 2,228.18 Nov.1—Additions to June 29 Aid to Highways 3,030.58 Tax Titles 21.38 July 26-Tax Title Redemption 139.35 29,371.38 July 31 Aid to Highways 1,806.75 Dec. 31—Bal.to 1958 98,585.80 Oct.31 Aid to Highways 3,765.49 Nov.30 Aid to Highways 7,783.01 Dec.31 1956 Refund 66.69 Aid to Highways 2,279.52 Revenue Balance 28,438.13 i 123 I SUMMARY Revenue Accounts Dec.31 Cash on Hand $149,468.86 Taxes—Real Estate 19.55 52.53 Taxes—Personal 1956 877.43 Taxes—Real Estate 1956 522.33 Taxes—Poll 1957 12.00 Taxes—Personal 1957 4,673.76 Taxes—Real Estate 1957 23,326.58 Taxes—M.V.Excise 6,476.45 Taxes—Moth 1957 31.50 Tax Titles 104.10 Tax Possessions 702.96 Accounts Receivable 25,707.76 Aid to Highways 6,629.48 Underestimates—State&County Taxes 1,700.06 Court Judgements 1,381.62 Taxes—Real Estate 1954—Unlocated Difference $1.10 Motor Vehicle Excise Revenue 6,476.45 Special Assessment Revenue 31:50 Tax Title&Tax Possession Revenue 807.06 Departmental Revenue 25,690.26 Rent of Highway Equipment Revenue 17.50 Temporary Loan in Anticipation of Reimbursement 2,000.00 Aid to Highways Revenue 4,629.48 County Retirement System 423.77 Teachers' Retirement System 540.82 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 53.90 Federal Tax Deductions 2,545.24 Dog Licenses for County 8.25 Tailings Account 92.66 Sale of Real Estate Fund 13.66 Highway Machinery Fund 1,091.25 Overestimate--State&County Taxes 2,719.58 Overlay 1955 52.53 Overlay 1956 1,399.76 Overlay 1957 7,205.47 Overlay Surplus 8,988.53 Balances to 1958 58,292.85 Excess and Deficiency--Surplus Revenue 98,585.80 $221,667.42 $221,667.42 Cooperation by all department heads in promptly pre- senting bills for payment is sincerely appreciated. Respectfully submitted, IURRY F. CHI LDS, Town Accountant TOWN OF ORLEANS Balance Sheet—December 31, 1957 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Assets Liabilities and Reserves ish $149,468.86 Payroll Deductions: Federal Withholding Taxes $2,545.24 Teachers Retirement System 540.82 County Retirement System 423.77 wy of 1955: Flue Cross 53.90 Real Estate $52.53 $3,563.73 — $52.53 Tailings 92.66 Undetermined Cash 1.10 Dog Licenses—County 8.25 wy of 1956: Sale of Real Estate Fund 13.66 no Personal Property $877.43 Highway Machinery Fund 1,091.25 Real Estate 522.33 Overestimate 1957: 1,399.76 County Tax 2,719.58 Trust Funds Income: Mary Celia Crosby Fund $10.00 Clement Gould & Wife Fund 20.05 ivy of 1957: Clayton Mayo Trust.fund 135.45 Poll $12.00 Snow Library Fund 8.74 Personal Property 4,673.76 172.24 Real Estate 23,326.58 Federal Grants: 28,012.34 D.A. Administration $136.30 29,464.63 Disability Assistance 112.90 A-D..C.Administration 306.53 Aid to Dependent Children 1,027,80 OA.A. Administration 155.23 otor Vehicle&Trailer Excise: Old Age Assistance 2,857.95 Levy of 1957 6,476.45 – 4,596.71 Assessment: Overlay Surplus 8,988.53 y of 1957 31.50 Overlays Reserved for Abatement of Taxes: Levy of 1955 $52.53 Levy of 1956 1,399.76 'itles 104.10 Levy of 1957 7,205.47 -- 8,657.76 School Lunch Program 886.52 'osse•ssions 702.96 School Athletic Program 379.54 Revenue Reserved until•Collected: Motor Vehicle&Trailer Excise $6,476.45 Special Assessment 34.50 .tmental: Tax Title and Tax Possession 807.06 Age Assistance $9,805.85 Departmental 25,690.26 .to Dependent Children 836.54 Rent of Highway Equipment 17.50 ,00l Tuitions 15,047.87 Aid to Highways 4,629.48 25,690.26 37,652.25 NO Temporary Loan in Anticipation of Reimbursement—Sect.6A,Chap.44 2,000.00 of Highway Equipment 17.50 E.&D. Surplus Revenue 98,585.80 Donations to Library Equipment Fund 14.22 Donations to Rescue Fund 10.00 o Highways—Chapter 90: Recoveries: Old Age Assistance 9,797.98 nmonwealth $4,025.55 mty 2,603.93 Appropriation Balances: 6,629.48 Rescue Truck $312.48 Civil Defense 4.36 - Greenhead Fly Control 665.20 Anti-Rabic Treatment 50.00 restimates 1957: Chapter 90 Construction 1956 3,103.83 to Parks and Reservations $49.25 Chapter 90 Construction 1957 4,613.28 squito Control 1,650.81 Land Damage and/or Awards 1,700.06 Depot Square to West Road 100.00• Assets Judgements General Accounts—Continued Liabilities and Reserves 1,381.62 Main Street Sidewalk 88.29 Sidewalks—Route 6 136.81 Main Street Layout 219.50 Front-end Loader for Highway Dept. 61.06 Dump Truck for Highway Dept. 117.09 Sand Spreader for Highway Dept. 49.64 School-1957 14,50 New Elementary School 256.97 Regional School Planning Committee 4.20 Beach Land—Nauset 94.00 Beach and Meadow Land at Nauset 5,732.00 Public Amusement-1957 72.00 Land—George B. Watts, et ux 428.00 Water Investigating Comm. 168.75 Repairs to Town Hall Bldg. 238.05 Alteration of Elementary School Building for Town Offices 10.86 Retaining Wall at Rock Harbor 25,000,00 Henning Brook Project 180.50 — 41,726.37 Shellfish Projects 709.27 $221,667.42 $221,667.42 r rn 1 DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt $336,000.00 High School Loan $6,000.00 Fire Station Loan 11000.00 Library Loan 5,000.00 Elementary School Loan 324,000.00 $336,000.00 $336,000.00 TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS Cash and Securities $58,999.01 Street Light Fund $2,517.61 Clement Gould and Wife Fund 6.691.72 Clayton Mayo Trust Fund 26,805.31 Mary Celia Crosby Fund 6,286.09 Snow Library Fund 11,624.16 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 4,275.85 Post-War Rehabilitation Fund 798.27 $58,999.01 $58,999.01 128 Town Clerk's Report In response to a legally posted Warrant, the Inhabitants of the Town of Orleans, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, met at the High School Auditorium, on Monday, the 11th day of March (1957) at 6:30 P.M. then and there to act on the following articles:- And to meet at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon on Wednesday the 13th day of March, to elect all necessary town officers. Polls to be open at 10:00 o'clock A.M. and may close at 6:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by the Moderator, Kenrick A. Sparrow. Prayer was offered by the Rev. James E. Lynch of the St.Joan of Arc Church,of Orleans. Elmer R. Darling and Harry F. Childs were appointed and sworn as Tellers by the Moderator. Voted, voice vote, to dispense with the reading of the Warrant except the preamble, conclusion and attestation thereof, and the Officer's return of service thereon. The Moderator read the Warrant in accordance with the vot, taken. A standing count of Registered Voters disclosed a quo to be present. A motion to amend the.Fire Department budget was . on a voice vote. Article 1. To act upon the Annual Report (includint Recommendations) of the Selectmen and other Town Officers or Committees and raise and appropriate money for the same. Voted by voice vote that the Annual Report of the Select- men and other Town Officers of Committees for 1957 be ac- cepted, and that the Selectmen's and Departmental Recom- mendations for the year 1958 be accepted as approved by the Finance Committee and that the sum of $459,992.00,be raised and appropriated for the same. 129 General Government Moderator's Salary $50.00 Selectmen's Salary (Each member$15.010.) 4,500.00 Selectmen's Expense 600.00 Assessors' Pay & Expense 5,000.00 Assessors' Maps 1,000.00 Board of Public;Welfare Salaries ($400.00) each 1,200.00 Town Accountant's Salary 2,700.00 . Town Accountant's Expense 450.00 Town Clerk's Salary 800.00 Treasurer's Salary 1,500.00: Collector of Taxes Salary 1,700.00 . Collector's, Treasurer's & Town Clerk's Expense 1,420•.00 Finance Compnittee Expense 150.00 Elections & Registrations Expense 1,400.00 Town Hall Maintenance Expense 3,500.00 Clerical Salary 2,940.00, Tax Title Expense 200.00 Town Counsel&Legal Expense 3,000.00 Planning Board 250.00 Appeal Board 250.00 Recreation Hall Expense 2,000.00 Engineering (Road Layouts, etc.) 2,500.00 Total General Government $37,110.00 Protection of Persons & Property Police $22,375.00 Constables' Salaries 100.00 Fire Department 8,990.00 Civil Defense 2,000.00 Building Code Expense 1,5010.0 Wire Inspection 300.00 Communication Center 8,445.00 Sealer of Weights&Measures Salary . & Expense 275.00, Insect Pest Control 3,000.00 Tree Warden 1,800.00 Dutch Elm Disease 1,10-0.00 Total Protection of Persons&Property $49,895.00 Health and Sanitation Health, General $9,550.00. 130 Town Dump—Salary & Expense 2,215.00 Ambulance Hire 3,000.00 Total Health & Sanitation $14,890.00 Highway Department General Repairs $22,100:00 Snow Removal 4,000.00 Building & Machinery 1,650.00 Traffic Signs 200.00 Street Lights 7,550.00 Harbor Master's Expense 1,300.00 Total Highway Department $36,800.0-0 Charities General Relief $6,000..00 Old Age Assistance 35,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 6,000.00 Disability Assistance 5,000.00 Administration 1,750.00 Free Bed Cape Cod Hospital 50,0.00 Total Charities $54,250.00 Veterans' Benefits Veterans' Benefits $6,600.00 Total Veterans' Benefits $6,600.00 Education Schools $181,300.00 School Committee Salaries 200.00 Vocational Education 1,500'.00 School Athletics 1,500.00 Snow Library 2,900.00 School Lunch 1,000.00 Total Education $188,40,0.00 Recreation Parks & Playgrounds $11,237.00 Total Recreation $11,237.00 Cemeteries Cemeteries & Tomb $455.00 Soldiers' Monuments & Graves 1525.00 131 Interest and Maturing Debt Interest—Notes&Bonds $91000.0.0 Maturing Notes & Bonds 37,000.00 Total Interest& Maturing Debt $46,000.00 Unclassified Insurance& Bonds $8,000.00 Town Reports 900.00 Memorial & Veterans' Day 400.00 Care of Herring Brook 30.00 Shellfish 3,200.0-0 Miscellaneous 500.00 Water Safety 800.00 Total Unclassified $13,830.00 Recommendations for 1957 Grand Total $459,992,00 Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1957 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the rev- enue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1957 and to issue.a note or notes therefor,payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell, after first giving notice of time and place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some con- venient and public place in the town, fourteen (14) days at least before the sale,or at private sale,property taken by the town under tax title procedure, provided that the Select- men or whomsoever they authorize to hold such sale may 132 Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town authorize the Selectmen to sell, after first giving notice of time_2,nd place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some con- venient and public place in the town, fourteen (14) days at least before the sale, or at private sale,property taken by the town under tax procedure, provided that the Selectmen or whomsoever they authorize to hold such sale may reject any bid which they deem 4nadequaile, ar take any act.on relative thereto. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Overlay Reserve Account the sum of Ten Thousand (10,000.) Dollars for the Reserve Fund for 1957. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town transfer from the Overlay Reserve Account the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.) Dollars for the Reserve Fund for 1957. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway Construction, or take any action relative thereto. Voted,voice vote,unanimous that the sum of Five Thous- and ($5,000.) 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$5,000.00•be transferred from the proceeds received from the State• under the provi- sions of Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1915.6, and that in addition the sum of $15,000.00 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 accounts in the treasury. . (Approved by the Finance Committee for $5,000. to be raised and appropriated and $15,000. to be taken from avail- able funds to be returned.) Motion made and seconded that Article 8 be taken up after Article 5. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue as a Town Way and sell a parcel of land to Francis W.Sargent for the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred(1,800.) Dollars, said parcel being bounded Northerly by land of the Town, 21.0 feet; Easterly by land of the Town, 292 feet, more or 133 feet; containing 13/100 acre, more or less, and being shown on a plan entitled"Sketch of Land in Orleans Bordering Land of Francis W. Sargent, Jan. 1957—scale: 1 inch=40 feet Arthur L. Sparrow Co., Engineers South Orleans, Mass." and empower the Selectmen to take any and all action necessary thereto. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town discontinue as a Town Way and sell a parcel of land to Francis W.Sargent for the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred($1,800.) Dollars, said parcel being bounded Northerly by land of the Town, 21.0 feet; Easterly by land of the Town, 2912 feet, more or less; Southwesterly by State Highway (Route #6), 21.0 feet; and Northwesterly by land of Francis W. Sargent, 2,65.57 feet; containing 13/100 acre, more or less; and being shown on a plan entitled "Sketch of Land in Orleans Bordering Land of Francis W. Sargent, Jan. 1957—Scale 1 inch = 40 feet Arthur L. Sparrow Co., Engineers South Orleans, Mass." and empower the Selectmen to take any and all action neces- sary thereto. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money for the purpose of establishing a system for supplying the town and its inhabitants with water for the extinguishment of fires and for domestic and other purposes, and determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, appropriation from available funds in the treasury and by borrowing under authority of Chapter 418 of the Acts of 1953. It was voted,voice vote, to take up Article 23 at this time, and on a voice vote, Article 23 was indefinitely postponed . Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway Maintenance, or take any action relative thereto. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars to meet the Town's share of Chapter 90i Maintenance, and that in addition the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars be transferred from unappropriated available funds in the treas- ury to meet the State's and County's share of the work, the reimbursements from the State and County to be restored upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds. in the troy�,, 134 Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money to pay 195.6 bills under provisions of Chapter 179, Acts of 1941. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Thirty-three Cents ($408.33) to pay 1956 bills under Chapter 179, Acts of 1941. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 9. To see if the Town will accept the doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with the Town Clerk on or before March 6, 1957 relative to the laying out as a Town Road, a road extending from Route 28 (South Orleans Road) to Tonset Road Extension, and to see if the Town will ac- cept the layout of this road as recommended in said report of the Selectmen and will authorize the Selectmen on be- half of the Town to accept as a gift, to acquire by purchase, or to take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, for the municipal purpose of a Town Way, in fee simple, the land described in said report, subject to all public right. Voted, rising vote, Yes 408, No 5, that the Town accept the doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with the Town Clerk on or before March 6, 1957 relative to the laying out as a Town Road, a road extending from Route 28 (South Orleans Road) to Tonset Read Extension, and to see if the Town will accept the layout of this road as recommended in said report of the Selectmen and will authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to accept as a gift, to ac- quire by purchase, or to take by eminent domain under Chap- ter 79 of the General Laws, for the municipal purpose of a Town Way, in fee simple, the land described in said report, subject to all public right. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate or transfer from available funds in the treasury, the sum of One Thousand (1,000.) Dollars for Greenhead Fly Control, as authorized by Section 24,Chapter 25.2 of the Gen- eral Laws, and authorize the Town Treasurer to pay such sum, within the appropriation, as is necessary, to the State Treasury. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate �1 135 General Laws, and authorize the Town Treasurer to pay such.sum, within the appropriation, as is necessary, to the State Treasury. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 11. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of $12,500.00 and take from available funds the sum of $12,500.00 as the County share, to be used to- gether with State monies to build a retaining wall at Rock Harbor. The County share to be returned to available funds upon its receipt. Voted voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $12,500•.00• and take from available funds the sum of $12,500.00 as the County share, to be used together with State monies to build a retaining wall at Rock Harbor. The County share to be returned to available funds upon its receipt. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 12. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the Gen- eral Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages.that may be incurred by work to be per- formed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws,and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town assume lia- bility in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 195.0, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachu- setts, for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach out- side of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Con- necticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to exe- cute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Com- monwealth. 136 Article 13. To see if Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-five (375.).Dol- lars to be used in co-operation with Russell C. Johnson to an equal amount and the County of Barnstable and the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts or either of them, under pro- visions of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, to repair rip- rap fronting the timber bulkhead on Pleasant Bay foi, the prevention of erosion of State Highw_a.y, Route 2R and property of Russell C. Johnson. On a rising vote, Yes 70y No 253, the motion was lost that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hun- dred Seventy-five ($375.) Dollars to be used in co-operation with Russell C. Johnson to an equal amount and the County of Barnstable and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or either of them,under provisions of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, to repair rip-rap fronting the timber bulkhead on Pleasant Bay for the prevention of erosion of State Highway, Route 28 and property of Russell C. Johnson. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee) Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary of the Surveyor of Highways in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 41, Section 108 of the General Laws, and raise and appropriate a sum of money therefor. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town fix the salary of the Surveyor of Highways in accordance vrith the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 108 of the General Laws, said salary to be retroactive to January 1, 1957, and raise and appropriate the sum of $4,0.00.00 for the same. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 15. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Fight Thousand One Hundred ($8,100.) Dollars to grade and pave Lots Hollow Road from Tonset Road extension to the Town Dump. Voted, voice vote, to indefinitely postpone Article 15. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee) Article 16. To see if the Town will accept the doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with the Town Clerk on or before March 6, 1957 relative to the laying out as Town Roads, the existing roads in Briar Springs, and to see if the town will accept the layout of these roads as recommended in said report of the Selectmen and will authorize the Select- -mPn nn hehnlf of 4.ha Tnwn fn necenf na n oif. kn it 137 79 of the General Laws, for the municipal purpose of Town Ways, in fee simple, the land described in said report, sub- ject to all public rights. Voted,rising vote,Yes 317,No 8,that the Town accept the doing and report of the Selectmen filed with the Town.Clerk relative to the laying out as Town Roads,the existing roads in Briar Springs,and to see if the town will accept the layout of these roads as recommended in said report of the Selectmen and will authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to accept as a gift, to acquire by purchase,or to take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, for the municipal purpose of Town Ways, in fee simple the land described in said report, subject to all public rights. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate whatever money may be received from the Dog Tax of the previous year for the use of the Snow Library, to be available to the Trustees for the purchase of books or any other law- ful expense of the Library. Voted, voice vote, that the Town appropriate.whatever money may be received from the Dog Tax of the previous year for the use of the Snow Library, to be available to the Trustees for the purchase of books or any other lawful ex- pense of the Library. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 18. To see if the Town will accept the doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with the Town Clerk.on or before March 6, 1957 relative to the laying out as a Town Road,a way beginning at the northerly end of Herring Brook Way and leading to Pilgrim Lake, and to see if the Town will accept the layout of this road as recommended in said report of the Selectmen on behalf of the Town, to accept as a gift, to acquire by purchase or to take by eminent do- main under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, for the munici- pal purpose of a town way, in fee simple, the land described in said report, subject to all public right. Voted, rising vote, Yes 294 No 0, that the Town accept the doings and report of the Selectmen filed with the Town Clerk on March 6, 1957 relative to the laying out as a Town Road, a way beginning at the northerly end of Herring Brook and leading to Pilgrim Lake, and accept the layout of this road as recommended in said report of the Selectmen on behalf of the Town, to accept as a gift, to acquire by pur- 138 General Laws, for the municipal purpose of a Town Way, in fee simple, the land described in said report, subject to all public right. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Selectmen to appoint a Committee of Seven (7) to study the drainage needs of the town and raise and appropriate a sum of money for committee expense. Voted, voice vote, to indefinitely postpone Article 19. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee) Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue as a Town Way a portion of Beach Road at Nauset Beach, bounded northerly by land of the town, Easterly by the Atlantic Ocean, Southerly by land of the town and Westerly by Beach Road at a line beginning at a concrete bound at land of Howard M. Rogers et ux running Northeasterly at right angles to the sideline of said Beach Road, said line being 180 feet, more or less, westerly from the breakwater; the same to be used by the Park Commission as an adjunct to the Parking Area at Nauset Beach; and authorize the Selectmen to take all necessary action thereto.. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town discontinue as a Town Way a portion of Beach Road at Nauset Beach bounded northerly by land of the Town, Easterly by the At- lantic Ocean, Southerly by land of the Town and Westerly by Beach Road at a line beginning at a concrete bound at land of Howard M. Rogers et ux. running Northeasterly at right angles to the sideline of said Beach Road, said line being 180 feet, more or less, westerly from Breakwater; the same to be used by the Park Commission as an adjunct to the park- ing area at Nauset Beach; and authorize the Selectmen to take all necessary action thereto. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept as a gift, acquire by purchase, or take by eminent domain, in behalf of the town for the pur- poses of a recreation area and .playground, all the beach and meadow land not now owned by the town, and bounded Easterly by the Atlantic Ocean, Southerly by the Chatham Town Line, Westerly by Pleasant Bay, Broad Creek, a small creek, the upland of Little Pochet Island, land of William Payson et alii, a small creek, the waters of Pochet Inlet, beach and upland of Mayo's Duck Farm, Inc., beach land of 139 Paul E. Callahan et al, now or formerly of Edith R. Jarvis, et alii, J. Campbell Burton, Robert B. Young, and Nauset Harbor, all as shown on plans entitled"Plan of Land in Or- leans, Mass. as made for the Town of Orleans Scale 200 feet to an inch, January 1957 Arthur L. Sparrow Co. Engineers South Orleans, Mass." and "Plan of Land in Orleans, Mass. as made for the Town of Orleans under Article 17 of the 1954 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Scale 200 feet to an inch August 1954, Arthur L. Sparrow Co. Engineers South Orleans, Mass."; and raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 therefor, and authorize the Selectmen to take all necessary action thereto. Voted, rising vote,Yes 394,No 1,that the Town authorize the Selectmen to accept as a gift, acquire by purchase, or take by eminent domain, in behalf of the town for the pur- poses of a recreation area and playground, all or any part of the beach and meadow land not now owned by the town, and bounded Easterly by Pleasant Bay, Broad Creek, a small creek, the upland of Little Pochet Island, land of William Payson et alii, a small creek, the waters of Pochet Inlet, beach and upland of Mayo's Duck Farm, Inc., beach land of Ann L. Lang, Arthur B. Nichols, Jr. et alii, Ralph E. Bad- ger, Paul E. Callahan et al, now or formerly of Edith R. Jar- vis et alii, J. Campbell Burton, Robert B. Young, and Nauset Harbor, all as shown on plans entitled, "Plan of Land in Orleans, Mass. as made for the Town of Orleans Scale 200 feet to an inch January 1957 Arthur L. Sparrow Co. Engineers South Orleans,_NAass." and "Plan of Land in Orleans, Mass. as made for the Town of Orleans under Article 17 of the 1954 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Scale 200 feet to an inch Aug- ust 1954, Arthur L. Sparrow Co. Engineers South Orleans, 14ass."; and raise-and appropriate the sum of$6,000 therefor, and authorize the Selectmen to take all necessary action thereto. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 22. To see if the Town will accept the Report of the Highway Garage Building Committee and raise and appropriate, take from available funds or finance by bor- rowing, the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred (29,500.) Dollars to erect and equip a Highway 0arage on Town land on Hopkins Lane,said funds to be expended under the direction of the Committee appointed under Article 39 of the Annual Town Meeting in 1956. On a rising vote, (2/3 vote needed) Yes 206, No 114, the 140 Highway Garage Building Committee and raise and appro- priate the sum of Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars, and the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $25,000.00 under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, and to issue notes of the Town therefor, payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than 20 years from the date of issue of the llrs't note, for the purpose of conxstiluicting and equipping a Highway Garage on Town land on Hopkins Lane, said land to be and hereby is transferred to the control of the surveyor of highways, said funds to be expended under the direction of the committee appointed under article 39 of the Annual Town Meeting in 195.6. (Approvd by the Finance Committee) Article 24. To see if the Town will elect three persons to constitute a Board of Water Commissioners in accordance with Section 8 of Chapter 418 of the Acts of 1953. Noted, voice vote, to indefinitely postpone Article 24. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn until the following night at 7 P.M. at the same place, on March 12, 1957. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1957 Meeting called to order at 7:10 P.M. by the Moderator. iA standing count of registered voters disclosed a quorum to be present in accordance with the Town By-Law. Article 25. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand (12,000.) Dollars to be expended by the Board of Fire Engineers under supervision approved by the Board of Selectmen, for the installation of approxi- mately 2,000 feet of pipe line connecting to present line at Nickerson Lumber Co. and extending to Route #28 along Main Street, said line to meet all the requirements of the water system layout map proposed for the Town of Or- leans, submitted by Whitman & Howard in 1952. Voted, voice vote, to indefinitely postpone Article 25. Article 26. To see if the Town of Orleans will vote to create a special unpaid committee to be known as a Town Forest Committee consisting of one member of the Board 141 the Tree Warden to investigate the possibilities of a Town Owned .Forest according to the General Laws Chapter 45, Sections 19 to 23 inclusive. After a motion for indefinite postponement was lost, it was voted rising vote, Yes 162, No 43, that the town create a special unpaid committee to be known as a Town Forest Com- mittee consisting of one member of the Board of Selectmen, one member of the Finance Committee,and the Tree Warden, to investigate the possibilities of a Town Owned Forest, ac- cording to the General Laws, Chapter 4.5, Sections 19 to 23 inclusive, said Committee to be appointed by the Moderator. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Park Commissioners to perform labor on the parks and playgrounds and public beaches and fax hourly wages of the Commissioners when performing such labor, in accord- ance with the provisions of Section 4A of Chapter 41, General Laws. Voted, voice vote, unanimous that the Town authorize the Park Commissioners to perform labor on Parks and Play- grounds and public beaches and fix hourly wages of the Com- misioners when performing such labor, at $1.50 hourly, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4A of Chapter 41, General Laws. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 28. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Fifty (450.) Dollars to remove the Bandstand from the High School Parking Area to Nauset Beach, and repair the same, said work to be done under the supervision of the Park Commissioners. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Fifty ($450.) Dollars to remove the Bandstand from the High School Parking Area to Nauset Beach, and repair same, said work to be done under the supervision of the Park Commissioners. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 29. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Thousand Seven Hundred (2,700.) Dollars to grade, fill, pave, drain and line a portion of the parking area at Nauset Beach, said work to be done under the supervision of the Park Commission. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Seven Hundred 142 tion of the parking area at Nauset Beach, said work to be done under the supervision of the Park Commissioners. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 401 of the Acts of 1956 which is an act classifying civil defense volunteers as employees of the Town, for the purposes of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5 and Chapter 41, Section 100-A. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 401 of the Acts of 1956 which is an act classifying civil defense volunteers as employees of the Town, for the purposes of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5 and Chapter 41, Section 100-A. '(Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Moderator to appoint a committee of five (5) to investigate and recommend improvements to the water ways of the Town of Orleans. Voted, voice vote, that the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a committee of five (5) to investigate and recom- .mend improvements to the waterways of the Town of Orleans. (Approved by the Finance Committee) .Article 32. To see if the Town will purchase, accept as a gift, or take by eminent domain, under the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws, from Frances C. C. Johnson, a parcel of land in the center of Orleans, bounded northerly by Cove Road 75.00 feet, Easterly by land of the Town of Orleans 120.40 feet,Southerly by land of the Cape Cod Trust Company 75.00 feet, and Westerly by land of Frances C. C. Johnson 120 feet, more or less, for parking purposes; and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 therefor, and to authorize the Selectmen to take any action relative thereto. Voted, rising vote, Yes 27, No 165, the motion was lost, that the Town purchase, accept as a gift, or take by eminent domain, under the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws, from Frances C. C. Johnson, a parcel of land in the center of Orleans,bounded northerly by Cove Road 75.00 feet, Easterly by land of the Town of Orleans 120.40 feet, South- erly by land of the Cape Cod Trust Company 75.00 feet, and Westerly by land of Frances C. C. Johnson 120 feet, more or less; for parking purposes; and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 therefor, and to authorize the Selectmen to take any action relative thereto. 143 Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Sixty Two Hundred (6,200.) Dollars to purchase and equip one (1) Dump truck for the High- way Department and authorize the Surveyor of Highways to purchase the same. Voted, written ballot,Yes 142,No 8,9, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty Two Hundred ($6200. Dollars to purchase and equip one (1) Dump truck for the Highway Department and authorize the Surveyor of High- ways to purchase the same. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee) Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Two Thousand (2,000.) Dollars to pur- chase and equip one (1) Sand Spreader and authorize the Surveyor of Highways to purchase the same. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum, of Two Thousand ($2,00,0.) Dollars to purchase and equip one (1) Sand Spreader and authorize the Surveyor of Highways to purchase the same. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred (500.) Dollars under the provisions of Chapter 158, Acts of 1929, for providing enter- tainment or amusement of a public character, to be used in connection with publicly raised funds, to furnish Christmas Display and Children's party in 1957. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred ($500.) Dollars under the provision of Chapter 158, Acts of 1929, for providing entertainment or amusement of a public character, to be used in connection with publicly raised funds, to furnish Christmas Display and Children's Party in 19'57. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Thousand (1,000.) Dollars to be used for repairs to the Town Hall Building under super- vision of the Recreation Commission. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of one Thousand ($1,000.) Dollars to be used for re- pairs to the Town Hall Building under supervision of the Recreation Commission. 144 Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Two Thousand (2,000.) Dollars for entertainment of a public nature, Chapter 158 of the Acts of 1929, to be spent under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen, or do or act anything thereon. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars for entertain- ment of a public nature, Chapter 158 of the Acts of 1929, to be spent under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen. (Approved by the Finance Committee in the sum of $1,000.) Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Nine Hundred (900.) Dollars to pur- chase and equip a new Auto Cruiser for the Police De- partment and authorize the Selectmen to trade in as part of the purchase price, the present Chevrolet Cruiser.. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred ($900.) Dollars to. purchase and equip a new Auto, Cruiser for the Police Department and authorize the Selectmen to trade in as part of the purchase price, the present Chevrolet Cruiser. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Thousand (1,000.) Dollars to prop- erly observe the July 4th Holiday, to be spent under the supervision of the Orleans Post No. 308, American Legion. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred ($800.) Dollars to properly observe the July 4th Holiday, to be spent under the supervision of the Orleans Post No. 308, American Legion. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 40. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Thirty Six Hundred (3,600.) Dollars to grade and pave Samoset Road for a distance of 1,950• feet, more or less. Voted, rising vote, Yes 65, No 104, the motion was lost that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Six Hundred ($3600.) Dollars to grade and pave Samoset Road for a distance of 1,950 feet, more or less. (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Reconsidered 145 Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Twelve Thousand (12,000). Dollars for site work, landscaping, and finish grading at the new Or- leans Elementary School. Voted,Written pallot,Yes 144,No 79, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand ($12,000.) Dol- lars for site work, landscaping,and finish grading at the new Orleans Elementary School. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Eighty (280.) Dollars to be used by the Highway Department to widen and har- den the surface of the drives at the rear of Orleans High School. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Eighty ($280,.) Dollars to be used by the Highway Department to widen and harden the surface of the drives at the rear of the Orleans High School. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eight Hundred (800.) Dollars for six Band Concerts to be given in the Town of Orleans during 1957 by the Orleans Band. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred ($800.) Dollars for six Band Con- certs to be given in the Town of Orleans during 1957 by the Orleans Band. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty (2,260.) Dollars to grade and pave the town road known as Twiss Road, leading easterly from Barley Neck Road, said road having been acquired under Article 9 of the Special Town Meeting held May 1, 1956. Voted, voice vote, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty ($2,260.) Dol- lars, to grade.and pave the town road known as Twiss Road, leading Easterly from Barley Neck Road, said road having been acquired under Article 9 of the Special Town Meeting held May 1, 1956. (A--H by tha Finance (!nmmittaa) 146 (Article 40.) A motion to reconsider Article 40, was taken up at this time and it was voted,voice vote,unanimous, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Six Hundred ($3.6010.) Dollars to grade and pave Samoset Road for a distance of 1,950 feet, more or less. Article 45. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Five Hundred (500.) Dollars for the planting of thirty (30) shade trees on Main Street, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Tree Warden. Voted, rising vote, Yes 143, No 24, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred ($500.) Dollars for the planting of thirty (30) shade trees on Main Street, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Tree Warden. (Disapproved by the Finance Committee) Article 46. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty (4,950) Dollars to purchase, equip and operate a "Rescue Truck" to be operated under the Supervision of the Fire and Police Departments for the protection of Persons and Property. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty ($4,950.) Dollars to purchase, equip and operate a "Rescue Truck" to be operated under the Supervision of the Fire and Police Departments for the protection of Persons and Prop- erty. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 47. To see if the Town will transfer all right, title and interest in a triangular piece of land on Tonset Road extension for the sum of $1.00 and other valuable considerations, to Clayton P. Eldredge and authorize the Board of Selectmen so to act. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town transfer all right, title and interest in a triangular piece of land on Ton- set Road Extension for the sum of $1.00 and other valuable considerations, to Clayton P. Eldredge and authorize the Board of Selectmen so to act. (Approved by the Finance Committee) Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Thousand (1,000.) Dollars for damages to the Nickerson Lumber Co. building and $3.00 for land taking, in connection with the widening of Main Street and authorize the Treasurer to pay such sum to the Nickerson T—h., (?n with fho --n—I of tho TZ—A of Q.1—+w,o., 147 Voted, rising vote,Yes 56, No 77,the motion was last that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.) Dollars for damages to the Nickerson Lumber Co. building in connection with the widening of Main Street lay- out and authorize the Treasurer to pay such sum to the Nick- erson Lumber Co. with the approval of the Board of Select- men. (Approved by the Finance Cam'mittee) Article 49. And to act upon any other business that may legally come before the meeting. Voted, voice vote, that the Highway Building Committee be reappointed to bring in recommendations for a Highway Building. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1957 To vote for the election of the following Town Officers: One Moderator for One Year. One Selectman for Three Years. One Assessor for Three Years. One Member Board of Public Welfare for Three Years. One Member Board of Health for Three Years. One Town Clerk for Three Years. One Treasurer for Three Years. One Collector of Taxes for Three Years. Two Constables for One Year. One Tree Warden for Three Years. One Park Commissioner for Three Years. One Member School Committee for Three Years. One Member Regional School Committee for One Year. One Member Regional School Committee for Two Years. One Trustee Snow Library for Three Years. One Member of Planning Board for One Year. One Memlber of Planning Board for Five Years. One Member Recreation Commission for Five Years. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Attest: FRANCIS I. ROGEiRS Town Clerk Total Appropriations and Selectmen's and Departmental Recommendations for 1957 $459,992.0'0 Article 6 Chapter 90 Maintenance 500.00 Article 7 'Unpaid Bills for 1956 408.33 Artirde 1n r�raanhaua.d Flv (',nntrol 1_nnn.nnf) 148 Article 1.1 Retaining Wall at Rock Harbor 12,500.00 Article 14 Surveyor of Highways Salary 4,000.00 Article 211 Beach & Meadow Land at Nauset 6,000.00 Article 28 Moving Bandstand to Nauset Beach 450.00 Article 29 iGrade, fill, pave, drain & line portion i of Parking Area at Nausea Beach 2,700.00 Article 33 Dump Truck for Highway Department 6,200.00 Article 34 Sand Spreader for Highway Department 2,0:00.00 Article 35 Christmas Display& Party 500.00 Article 36 Repairs to Town Hall Building 1,(100.00 Article 3:7 Public Amusement 2,000.00 Article 38 New Cruiser for Police Dept. 900.00 Article 39 July 4th Celebration 800.00 Article 40, Samo'set Road 3,600.00 Article 41 Site Work, Landscaping & Finish grading at new Elementary School 12,000.00 Article 42 Improve Drives at rear of High School 2180.00 Article 43 Band Concerts 800.00 Article 44 Twiss Road 2,260.00 Article 45 Shade Trees for Main Street 500.00 Article 46 Rescue Truck 4,950.00 Total $525,340.33 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1957 Meeting called to order by the Moderator at 10:00 A.M. The fallowing election officers and ballot clerks were sworn in at 9:30 A.M. by the Town Clerk, Francis I. Rogers: Arthur R.Finlay,Franklin S. Murray, Richard H. Adams, Ella S.Darling, Agnes B.Hopkins, Delia E.Kelley, 24arilyn K. Fulcher,Evelyn H.Clark,Jennie B. Clapp and Goldye C.Ama- don. After reading of the list of officers to be filled, the ballot box was examined, stet at zero, the polls were declared open. At 11:20 A.M., fifty (50) ballots were removed from the ballot box for counting by Election Oi"ricers, Arthur R. Finlay and Richard H. Adams in the presence of Special Officer, Raymond H. Squire, Election Officer Franklin S. Murray and Town Clerk,Francis I. Rogers. At 1:15 P.M., fifty (50) ballots were removed from the ballot box for counting by Election Officers, Arthur R. Fin- lay and Richard H.Adams, in the presence of Chief of Police, Chester A. Landers and Election Officer_ Franklin h 1Virnrrn.v 149 At 2:00 P.M., fifty (50) ballots were removed for count- ing by Election Officers, Arthur R. Finlay, Richard H. Adams in the presence of Special Officer, Raymond H. Squire and Election Officer, Franklin S. Murray. At 3:00 P.M., fifty (50) ballots were removed for count- ing by Election Officers, Arthur R. Finlay and Richard H. Adams in the presence of Special Officer, Raymond H. Squire, Election Officer, Franklin S. Murray and Town Clerk, Francis I. Rogers. At 3:45• P.M., fifty (50) ballots were removed for count- ing by Election Officers, Arthur R. Finlay and Richard H. Adams in the presence of Special Officer, Raymond H. Squire, Election Officer, Franklin S. Murray and Town Clerk, Francis I. Rogers. At 4:45- P.M., fifty (50) ballots were removed for count- ing by Election Officers, Arthur R. Finlay and Richard H. Adams in the presence of Chief of Police, Chester A. Landers, and Election Officer, Franklin S. Murray. At 5:50• P.M., fifty (50) ballots were removed from the ballot box for counting by Election Officers, Arthur R. Finlay and Richard H. Adairns in the presence of Election Officer, Franklin S. Murray and Special Officer, Raymond H. Squire. At 6:30 P.4 the Polls were declared closed by Town Clerk, Francis I. Rogers. The number of ballots cast were 464. There were 2 ab- sentee ballots, making a total of 466. All ballots were removed that remained in the ballot box for counting by Election Officers, Arthur R. Finlay and Teller, Marilyn K. Fulcher in the presence of other Tellers, Election Officers and the Town Clerk. A•11 ballots were tallied and sealed in their proper con- tainers by the Election Oificials. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. RESULT OF THE BALLOTING AS FOLLOWS: Moderator for One Year KenTlck A. Sparrow, four hundred twenty-three 423 Blanks, forty 40 All others, three 3 150 Selectman for Three Years Franklin S.Murray,four hundred forty-two 442 Blanks, twenty-four 24 466 Town Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for Three Years Francis I. Rogers, four hundred forty-eight 448 Blanks, eighteen 18 466 Two Constables for One Year George A. Bissonnette, four hundred thirty 430 Henry A.Perry, three hundred sixty-seven 367 Blanks, one hundred thirty-five 135 932 Tree Warden for Three Years Emile A. 011ivier, three hundred ninety-five 395 George M.Young,fifty-eight 58 Blanks, thirteen 13 466 Park Commissioner for Three Years Clarence L. Vanasse, four hundred thirty-five 435 Blanks, thirty-one 31 4.66 School Committee for Three Years Francis P. Burling, four hundred fifteen 415 Blanks, fifty-one 51 466 Regional School Committee for Ope Year Donald C. MacKenzie, four hundred ten 410 Kenrick Sparrow, one 1 Blanks, fifty-five 55 466 Regional School Committee for Two Years Winthrop A. Griffin, three hundred ninety-nine 399 Blanks, sixty-seven 67 i I 151 Trustee Snow Library for Three Years Louis H. Carter, four hundred twenty-seven 427 Blanks, thirty-nine 39 466 Planning Board for One Year Milton M. Gray, -Jr., two hundred sixty-one 261 Willis S. Gould, Jr., one hundred eighty-five 185 All others, one 1 Blanks, nineteen 19 466 Planning Board for Five Years Eldredge E. Sparrow, four hundred forty-two 442 Blanks, twenty-four 24 466 Recreation Commission for Five Years Lucy K. Hopkins, two-hundred thirty-four 234 Jahn D. W. Jay, two hundred thirteen 213 Blanks, nineteen 19 466 Referendum Question YES, one hundred seventy-three 173 Question NO, two hundred twenty-seven 227 Blanks, sixty-six 66 466 Attest: FRANCIS I. ROGERS, Town Clerk 1957--Committee appointed by the Moderator Finance Committee; Term three years Reappointed—Walter H. Mayo, Jr. Kathryn B. Furman Ann S. Hammatt 1957—Committee appointed by the Moderator Under Article 26—"Town Forest Committee" Richard H. Adams Albion H.Bessee 152 1957—Committee appointed by the Moderator Under Article 31-11Waterways Committee" Elmer R.Darling Paul P. Henson, Jr. Kenneth G. Huber R. Frederick Raddin Charles Francis Richardson JURORS DRAWN IN 1957 Orleans, Mass. March 4, 1957 Drawing of Jurors made this day at 11:00,A.M. by Select- men, Franklin S. Murray, Arthur R. Finlay and Richard H. Adams in the presence of Deputy Sheriff, Lawrence A. Gar- diner and Town Clerk, Francis I. Rogers as follows: Francis Colwell—Grand Juror Elmer R. Darling—Traverse Juror, Spring Term Reginald L. Higgins—Traverse Juror, Spring Term Orleans,Mass.,September 9, 1957 Drawing of Jurors made this day at 9:35 A.M. by Select- men, Arthur R. Finlay and Franklin S. Murray in the pres- ence of Deputy Sheriff, Lawrence R. Gardiner and Town Clerk, Francis I. Rogers, as follows: Lloyd E.Stickney—Traverse Juror, Fall Term William F. Estlin—Traverse Juror, Fall Term Attest: FRANCIS I. ROGERS, Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING September 23, 1957 In response to a legally posted Warrant, the Inhabitants of the Town of Orleans, qualihed to vote in elections and in town affairs,met at the High School Auditorium, on Monday, the 23rd day of September next,at 8:00 o'clock in the evening,. then and there to act on the following articles: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M.by the Mod- erator, Kenrick A. Sparrow. Elmer R. Darling and Harry F. Childs were appointed 153 Voted, voice vote, to dispense with the reading of the Warrant except the preamble, conclusion and attestation thereof, and the Officer's return of service thereon. The Moderator read the Warrant in accordance with the vote taken. A standing count of Registered Voters disclosed a quorum to be present. Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to express ap- proval of the amount of debt, namely $100,000.00 authorized by the regional district school committee of the Eastham- Orleans-Weldfieet Regional School District on August 26, 1957. Voted, written ballot, Yes 172, No. 108, that the Town approve the amount of debt, namely $100,000.00 authorized by the regional school committee of the E'asthamFOrleans- Weldfleet Regional School District on August 26, 1957. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand Three Hundred ($1,300.) Dollars from the Chapter 90 Highway Construction Account of 1957 to the Chapter 90 Highway Construction Account of 1956, this $1,300.00 being part of the $15,000.00 voted to be taken from Available Funds under Article 5 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1957. Voted,voice vote,unanimous, that the Town transfer the sum of One Thousand Three Hundred ($1,300.) Dollars from the Chapter 90 Highway Construction Account of 19517 to the Chapter 90 Highway Construction Account of 1956, this $1,300.00 being part of the $15,0.00.001 voted to be taken from Avaliaible Funds under Article 5 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1957. Article 3. Td see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds, the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.) Dollars to run drainage pipe along Main Street, a distance of about 110, feet and install a catch basin in front of the Fire Station. Voted, voice vote, unanimous, that the Town transfer from available funds, the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty-($750.) Dollars, to run drainage pipe along Main Street, a distance of about 110 feet and install a catch basin in front of the Fire Station. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue as Town Ways those portions of the Ways known as Pine 'P—A —A T. tc T-Tn11n V-1 1;a .,,,+�;Ae 4-1— .,;A., 1;-- 154 in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting,March 11, 1957, and the said portions of the roadways revert back to the present owners of the property over which they pass, and that the Selectmen be authorized to take any and all action necessary thereto. Voted, rising vote, Yes 211, No 0, that the Town dis- continue as Town Ways those portions of the Ways known as Pine Road and Lots Hollow Road which lie outside the side line limits of the lay-out accepted under article Number 9 as appearing in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, March 11, 1957, and that all interests in said portions of the roadways revert back to the present owners of the property over which they pass, and that the Selectmen be authorized to take any and all action necessary thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will accept the doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with the Town Clerk on or before September 16, 1957, relative to the laying out as a Town Road, a road extending from Main Street at Depot Square Southwesterly to Wiest Road, a distance of about 3,150' feet, and to see if the Town will accept the layout of this road as recommended in said report of the Selectmen and will authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to accept as a gift, to acquire by purchase or to take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws,for the munic- ipal purpose of a Town Way, in fee simple and the land des- cribed in said report, subject to all public rights. Voted, rising vote, Yes 150,, No 39, that the Town accept the_ doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with,the Town Clerk on or before September 16, 1957, relative to the laying out as a Town Road, a road extending from Main Street at Depot Square Southwesterly to West Road, a dis- tance of about 3,150 feet, and accept the layout of this road as recommended in said report of the Selectmen and author- ize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to accept as a gift, to acquire by purchase or to take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, for the municipal purpose of a Town Way, in fee simple the land described in said report, subject to all public rights. Article 6. And to act upon any other business that may legally come before the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. The 'I TV--f mac +ihcn +a bcn nn ."i -A by 155 In response to a legally posted Warrant, the Inhabitants of the Town of Orleans, qualified to vote in election and in town affairs,met at the High School Auditorium, on Monday, the 23rd day of•September next,at 8:00 o'clock in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the treasury, the sum of One Hundred ($100.) Dollars, to pay land damages and/.or awards in con- nection with the laying out of a road from Depot Square to West Road. Voted, rising vote, Yes 166, No 0, that the Town transfer the sum of One Hundred ($100.) Dollars from available funds in the treasury to pay land damages and/or awards in connection with the laying out of a road from Depot Square to West Road. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Attest: FRANCIS I. R.OGERS, Town Clerk Dog Licenses Issued in 1957 145 Males @ $2.00 $290.00 34 Females @ 5.00- 170.00 79 Spayed Females @ 2.00 158.00 4 Kennels @ 10'.00 40.00 1 Kennel @ 25.00 25.00 $683.00 Fees retained @ .20 & .25 57.55 $625.45 Paid County Treasurer 617.20 Held in account due County Treas. $8.25 Respectfully submitted, BIRTHS RECORDED FOR YEAR 1957 IN ORLEANS Name of Child Name of Father Name of Mother 3 Pamela Jean Straley Clyde Allen Straley Modena Belle Taylor ier: ) Linda May Tinney William Braidwood Tinney Betsey Ann Pond. try: 3 Heidi Marie Livingston Robert Edward Livingston Ilse Kabharina Lohberger tary: i Paula Dawn Nickerson James Elwin Nickerson Judith Ann Johnson 3 James Bartlett Melcher, 3rd James Bamtictt Melchor, Jr. Barbara Alison Johnson 3 Lori Michele Newcomb Cecil Emery Newcomb Lorraine-Scott Joyce 3 Sarah Freya Louise Winslow Everett Carpenter Winslow, Jr. Frances Harriet Midelfart 7 Richard John Norgeot John George Norgeot Ann Cecelia O'Connell 3 Jay Stanley Gould Willis Stanley Gould, Jr. Helen Margaret Waterfield ) Gary David Woodland Richard A. Woodland Barbara Easton 7 Brenda Lee Pettengill Herbert Fred Pettengill Maureen Anne Connors 3 Arthur Goldthwait Nichols Raymond James Nichols Eleanor Goldthwait Nichols h: 3 Dawna Lynn Hurley Lawrence Herbert Hurley Dolores Jean.Dow•ma I Marka Jeanne Finn Frank Roger Finn Helene Gail Bernier 3 Jeffrey Lance Peters Bruce Crowell Peters Marilyn Elizabeth Chase William Allen Daniels William Allen Daniels Lucy P•ickford t Jeffrey Winslow Wittman Alfred George Wittman Jean Gillespie Dunnells 3 Richard Norman Smith, III Richard Norman Smith, Jr. Eileen Elizabeth Bennett v� rn I Ben Adams Buck 4 John Bradshaw Avellar, Jr. 0 Susan Libby Eldredge 9 Robert Bruce Tinney 7 Terri-Ann Perreault 2 Mark Alexander Joy 2 Glenn Pearson Wilcox 9 Charles Edgar Young, 3rd. ist: 6 Kathleen Norma Burton 3 Pamela Clifton 7 Craig Alan Brooke 9 Jeanne Grainger :tuber 7 Traci Ellen Landers 6 Robin Rene Perron ber: 1 William Douglas CWIum 9 Alan Wayne Chase 2 -Susan Laurie Snow mber: ;5 Barry Lee Cummings 7 Thomas Joseph Gainey Stephen Gould Buck John Bradshaw Avellar Edmund Clyde Eldredge William Braidwood Tinney Ralph Arnold Perreault Thomas Waterman Joy Lloyd Stanley Wilcox Charles Edgar Young, Jr. Adelbert Stanley Burton Donald Richard Clifton Gordon David Brooke Maurice John Grainger Carl Walter Landers Pierre Robert Perron James Douglas Cullum Russell Hunter Chase William C'ulluan Snow Lea Henry Cummings William Joseph Gainey Priscilla Jane Pond Ellen Mary McCarthy Ernie Elizabeth Freeman Betsey Ann Pond Grace Catherine Moses Evelyn Alexander Janet Clair Pearson Esther Alice Wight Evelyn May Woodford Virginia Goodhue Harriet Frances Freeman Jihian Crosman Lillian Bernice Perreault Beverly Hope Daniels Patricia Douthitt Donau Jean Nickerson Josephine Anne Cummings Myrtle Marie Gray Anne Rice cn 158 MARRIAGES RECORDED FOR YEAR.1957 IN ORLEANS Date Name of Parties Age Residence January: : 4 Frederic Anderson 19 Wellfleet, Mass. Susan Goodhue 18 Wellfleet, Mass. 17 Carl Walter Landers 24 Brewster, Mass. Lillian Bernice Perreault 1'8 Orleans,Mass. February: 23 John Frederick Stewart, Jr. 31 Wellesley, Mass. Cynthia Avery Allen 32 Chatham, Mass. March: 5 Peter T. Jacobs 23 Harwich, Mass. Marilyn L. Williams. 19 Orleans, Mass. 23 Noel W. Layman 24 Boston, Mass. Mary L. Walker 23 Boston, Mass. 28 Clyde W.Earle 68 Eastham, Mass. Marie A. Corbett 40 Eastham, Mass. April: 6 Theodore T. Nichols 23 Jamaica Plain, Mass. Carol G.Nickerson 21 Orleans, Mass. 14 Alton Stacy Atwood 21 Wellfleet, Mass. Barbara Ann Young 21 Orleans, Mass. 19 Louis Smith Nelson 33 Orleans, Mass. Ruth (Gibson) Corcoran 30 Orleans, Mass. 21 Paul Lester White 26 Falmouth, Mass. Patricia Lou Reed 20 -Orleans, Mass. May: 25 Stephen J. Forde, Jr. 23 Orleans, Mass. Theresa Rose Veneto 21 Mattapan, Mass. June: 16 Joseph'Manton Bradley, Jr. 22 Weston, Mass. Carrall Benton 19 Mt. Gilead, Ohio y 22 John Manning Nevin 23 Orleans,Mass, Jacqueline Cecelia Remillard 18 Orleans,Mass. 22 John Thomas Hodgkinson 23 Barrington, R.I. Ann Akehurst 21 West Hartford, Conn. 30 Kenneth Wheelock Stickney 30 Fairhaven, Mass. 159 5 Marriages—Continued Date Name of Parties Age Residence f July: 13 George Chapman Hilhben 25 Winnetka, Illinois Julia Lyman Kimball 22 Newton, .Mass. 20 John Scarlett Halsted 24 Kennett Square,Pa. Elizabeth McLaren Barnes 23 Hingham, Mass. 27 Lincoln Cartledge 30 Wellfleet, Mass. June Marie Sherman 26 -Orleans,Mass. 27 Earl M.Richardson, Jr. 20 Orleans,Mass. Elizabeth Louise Landry 18 Portland, Maine August: 23 Donald C. MacKenzie 46 Orleans, Mass. Jane W. Trousdell 32 Brooklyn,N.Y. 24 Gilbert Harris Snow 24 West Hartford, Conn. Anne Luene Rogers 23 (S.) Orleans, Mass. 26 Charles George Cross 26 Sewickley, Pa. Emily York Stevens 21 Sewickley, Pa. 31 Robert D.Heath 29 Robinson, Illinois Jean Anita Place 34 New York, N.Y. 31 Ralph Linwood Snow 22 Orleans, Mass. Harriett Christie Morse 19 Concord, N.H. 31 Eugene Lane Larchar, Jr. 23 Watertown, Mass. Julia Ann Lane 20 Nyack, New York September: 1 James E.DeWitt,Jr. 21 Chicago, Illinois Celina May Gould 19 Orleans, Mass. 7 Arthur W.Boroughs 29 East Lansing, Mich. Mary-Clare Milligan 29 East Lansing, Mich. October: 5 Omer Rene Chartrand 28 Orleans,Mass. Jean Nash 26 Brewster,Mass. 13 High W.Ferglason 50 Plympton, Mass. Dorothy (Hayward) Harlow 40 Plympton, Mass. 19 Richard E.Brown 27 Orleans,Mass. Edwina Brennan 25 North Adams, Mass. November: 16 Arthur Richard Hall 22 South Hingham, Mass. Barbara Jean Whitright 20 Eastham, Mass. 22 Richard D.Ryder 18 Ea3thaan,Mass. Pamela R. Crosby 18 Easthaln,Mass. In TTe A T.n A V—,+ " Y—io (Thin 160 DEATHS RECORDED FOR YEAR 1957 IN ORLEANS Date Name Age—Y M D January: 30 Fannie E. Snow 821 7 23 February: 4 Robert R.Bishop 59 5 19 17 iOliver Warren Robinson 75 8 27 24 Christopher Robert Hamilin 86 4 11 March: 2 Bertha S.Mayo 84 6 11 .11 Mary Winslow 42 11 18 April: 21 :Jeter F.Howerton 76 10 8 28 Victor Joseph Lessard 65 0 27 May: 6 Russell Campbell Jo'hnLon 64 4 22 17 George Washington Dunham 74 7 18 20 Bessie C'.Eldredge 78 10 19 26 Lizzie B.Hurd 91 8 1 June: 11 George Riley Davis 25 5 20 July: 6 Lucy Heyer 73 8 1 9 Mabel Wright 89 0 26 Ill Mabel Eddth Ronne 85 4 21 28 Herman Elmore Taylor 74 9 26 August: 12 Cora Frances Hayden 84 10 0 20 Horace Elliott Baker 61 1 17 October: 1 Alfred Nickerson Chase 84 9 22 19 Victor W.,Sivee 40 11 10 20 Winifred Allen Donnell 71 3 13 November: 16 Paul P.Henson 65 0 21 22 Sarah Freeman Snow 79 0 25 28 Katherine Dunham 72 7 11 30 Harry Nelson Brown 84 3 0 December: 7 Roman Unterschutz 68 0 C 17 24 William J. Clauser 49 5 2 FISH AND (GAME LICENSES ISSUED IN 1957 f Series No. 1 Resident Citizen Fishing i Series No. 2 Resident Citizen Hunting @ 6 Series No. 3 Resident Citizen Sporting a ! Series No. 4 Resident Citizen Minor Fishing @ E Series No. 4A Resident Citizen Female Fishing @ Series No. 6 Resident Citizen Trapping @ 3 Series No. 7 Non-Resident Citizen Fishing (Special) @ ! Series No. 8 Non-Resident Citizen Minor Fishing Co, ! Series No. 9 Non-Resident Citizen Fishing @ i Series No. 10 Non-Resident Citizen Hunting @ ! Series No, 12 Duplicate. @ 6 Series No. 15 Resident Citizen Sporting @ Free $1,316.75 $90.25 $1,226.50 Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS I.ROGERS, Town Clerk Paid Div. Fees Fisheries Retained & Game $3.25 $217.75 $16.75 $201.00 3.25 568.75 43.75 525.00 5.25 178.50 8.50 170.00 1.25 10.00 2.00 8.00 2.25 31.50 3.50 28.00 7.75 23.25 .75 22.50 2.75 110.00 10.00 100.00 r 2.25 6.75 .75 6.00 7.75 93.00 3.0,0 90.00 15.25 76.25 1.25 75.00 .50 1.00 1.00 Free $1,316.75 $90.25 $1,226.50 Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS I.ROGERS, Town Clerk 162 Annual.Report of the School Committee Town of Orleans Organization for 1957 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Joseph W. Higgins, Chairman Term Expires 1959 Mrs. Dorothea Norgeot Term Expires 1958 Francis P.Burling,Secretary Term Expires 1960 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Sydney G. Pierce SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Henry A. White, M.D. SCHOOL NURSES Doris Pond, R.N. Marion Chase, R.N. SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE 163 . FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1957 Expended Needed 1957 1956 General Control: School Committee Expenses $32.00 $200.00 Superintendent of Schools Enforcement of Law: Salaries and Travel $5,13'7.12 Other Expenses of General Control 562.01 $5,731.19 . $7,970.00 Instruction: Supervisors $8,767.23 Principal& Teachers 115,569.58 Textbooks 1,639.011 Supplies 4,738.57 I i $130,714.39 $151,024.00 Operation: Janitors $10,148.73 Fuel 3,885.89 Miscellaneous—Electricity, Janitor Supplies, etc. 5,718.07 $19,752.69 $20,900.00. i Maintenance: Repairs, Replacement & Upkeep $1,377.73 $2,000.00 Auxiliary Agencies: Library $757.21 Health—Nurse, Physician, Supplies 941.64 Transportation 15,592.75 Miscellaneous expenses (Telephone, Graduation, Films, Insurance, Pre-Driver ed.) 2,326.93 $19,618.53, $19,894.00 Outlay:- New Equipment $4,093.94 $3,600.00 Contingencies $2,000.00 164 1957 Appropriation $181,300.00 1957 Expenditure $181,288.47 Unexpended $11.53 NET COST OF SCHOOLS-1957 1957 Expenditure $181,288.47 Accounts Receivable School Funds & State Aid for Public Schools-Chap. 70 $19,981.82 All School Transportation—Chap. 71 13,289.90 Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Dept. of Public Welfare $267.90 Town of Brewster—Tuition 7,235.42 Town of Eastham—Tuition 28,734.32 Cash Collected—School books lost or damaged 79.65 Cash collected from Vending mlachine 34.00 $69,623.01 $111,665.46 SPECIAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT Receipts Expenses Brought forward from 1956 •$860.02 Appropriation-1957 1,000.00 Sale of School Lunches 1957 17,626.04 .Federal Subsidies 4,778.30 Salaries $8,310.00 Food and Supplies 15,067.84 $24,264.36 $23;377.84 ,Funds requested for 1956 $1,000.00 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACCOUNT Brought forward from 1956 $57.64 Appropriation 1957 1,500.00 Receipts 1957 783.85 $2,341.49 Expenditure 1957 1,961.71 Carried forward to 1958 $379.78 I 165 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION-1957 Appropriated 1957 $1,500.00 Expended 1957 1,258.88 Unexpended $241.12 .Received on account of Vocational Education for the year ending August 31, 1956 $565.00 Funds requested for 1958 $3,600.00 SCHOOL COMMITTEE SALARIES 1957 Appropriation $200.00 Expended in 1957 133.34 Unexpended $66.66 Report of the Superintendent of Schools To the School Committee and Citizens of Orleans: -I submit,herewith my third in series of annual reports of the Superintendent of Schools for this town. Union 55 On November 26, 1956 at Special Town Meetings in the towns of Eastham, Orleans and Wellfleet the voters gave majority approval for the establishment of a.regional school district for the pupils of grades 7-12 of the three towns. The School Committees of these towns considered it desirable to bring about a reorganization of the two superintendency unions of the lower Cape so that the above three towns would be in the same superintendency union, as well as the regional school district. In February, 1-957, with the cooperation of the other towns involved (Truro and Provincetown in Union #14 and Chatham and Harwich in Union 16), and with the approval of the State Department of Education, these towns took the necessary actions for forming a new union,#55. The reorganization became effective on July 1, 1957, with the undersigned as superintendent of schools. Offices for the new union were arranged and furnished at the Eastham School, and Miss Dunning Hamilton was 166 The establishment of the new union involved the em- ployment of supervisory personnel. Mr. Edward Bolton who had been serving as art supervisor for Union #16 was_elected to serve in that capacity in the new organization. Mrs. Bar- bara Wright who had been teaching at Orleans,Elementary School was elected to the position of elementary supervisor. The instrumental music position.was filled through.,the em ployment of Mr. Frank James of Chatham, and Mr. Joseph Zarba. of Boston was elected to supervise the vocal music in the schools. After schools opened in September 1957, a profile of personnel was as follows: Eastham Orleans We118eet Total' Pupils enrolled 10.1 524 239 864 Teachers& Principals 6 26 12 44 Supervisors .9 - 2.5 1 4.4 Custodians 1 3 1 5 Bus Contractors 3 3 2 9 Cafeteria Workers 1 6 3 10 At the first regular semi-annual meeting of the .new union, consideration was given to the establishment of a special class that would serve the needs of mentally retarded pupils from the three towns. If suitable arrangements can be made, such a class may start in September 1958. This would provide opportunity for pupils with acute individual needs to have specialized instruction, materials and equip- ment, which are not provided in the usual classroom. Kindergarten Demands are upon the schools constantly for more edu- cation, and one means of attaining more education is to start pupils earlier. The kindergarten sessions provide an opportunity for five-year old children to become acquainted with the school situation, to learn to work as a member of a group, and to acquire some fundamental skills and knowl- edge that otherwise take time and attention from the first grade year. There was a desire for kindergarten in both Eastham and Orleans, but the comparatively small numbers of pupils, in each town would make it an expensive venture for each town to establish its own class. Therefore, by agreement between the School Committees of the two towns, a class was es- tablished in Orleans and made available to Eastham child- 167 The first class has an enrollment of 42 pupils-28 from Orleans and 14 from Eastham. A morning and an-afternoon session are scheduled, and pupils assigned according to age. The younger pupils attend in the morning the first half year, and in the afternoon the second half year, when it is as- sumed they would have less need for naps. Transportation is arranged individually by parents. Finance In keeping with custom the following table is included to compare school operation costs over the past five years. 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 Total Cost of Schools: $106,238.12 $117,932.38 $135,227.87 $159,947.09 $181,288.47 Reimbursements: 17,594.75 19,639.47 25,359.98 27,794.09 33,65327 Tuition Receipts: 25,250.98 28,879.48 29,896.40 31,067.97 35,969.74 Net Cost to Town,: 63,392.38 60,413.42 79,971.49 100,985.03 111,665.46 Valuation of Town 6,621,200.00 6,978,000.00 10,183,940.00 10,944,780.00,11,633,985.00 Tax for Schools 9.57 9.94 7.85 923 9.60 No.of Pupils Oct.1: 442 466 502 493 524 No. of Orleans Pupils Oct. 1: 327 345 383 375 409 Gross Cast per Pupil: $240,35 $26326 $26938 $324.23 $345.97 Net Cost per Pupil: $200:55 $210.92 $218.86 $267.85 $281.36 Net Cost per Orleans Pupil: $193.86 $201.50- $206.80 $'26929 $273.02 Total expenditures for school operation continues to rise substantially, but increases in our community are not much different in degree from communities everywhere else. While our total cost rose about 13.496, gross cost per pupil increased less than half that much, and net cost per pupil rose a little more than 19c. This is due to the increase in the number of pupils occasioned by the addition of the kinder- garten classes. Also tuition income increased and the trans- portation reimbursement was considerably higher in 1957 than in previous years. Over the past five years everything has risen. Total costs rose 75%;" the number of Orleans pupils rose 25%; net cost per pupil rose 429,;while the tax for school operation 168 Among the 3511 cities and towns of Massachusetts only 17 have a lower school tax rate than Orleans. Of.the 184 towns in Massachusetts with populations under 5,0100, 39 towns (2096 of the group) spend less of their tax dollar for education than Orleans. Personnel There were several personnel changes this past year. Mrs.Eleanor Fisher was elected to fill the third grade vacancy created by the election of Mrs: Barbara Wright to the posi- tion of elementary supervisor. Mr. Frederick Cole was elected to teach one of the two fifth-grade classes. This year's fifth grade is the only ele- mentary school class with two divisions. Mrs. Pearl Ellis, who had been moving along with this double class for several years, was assigned as teacher of the newly established kindergarten class. At the high school, Mrs. Rita Blake was elected to teach English in the position made vacant by the resignation of C. Richard Shaw. Mrs.Dorothy Evans is filling in the year's leave of absence of Mr. Gordon Argo. Miss Mary Leary is teaching the com- mercial subjects which were taught last year by Mrs. Edith Pierce as a temporary teacher, The biology and general science classes taught by Miss Jane Tobey who resigned, are now conducted by Mr. David Gates. Mr. Eugene Lavery replaced Mr. Elmer Biggers as teacher of physical education and science and athletic coach. We were unable to secure a full-time replacement for Mrs. Lorraine Blanchon as teacher of girls physical education and athletic coach, but were able to secure the services of Mrs. Joan C. Dugener for physical education at the high school and the services of Mrs. Ethel Reed for physical education at the elementary school. The coaching of girls athletics being handled on an individual sport basis. Mrs. Thomas Joy was hired to coach field hockey and Mr. W. David Edwards of the school faculty is coaching basketball. Arrangement for softball in the spring is not complete at this time. Teachers' Salaries Two years ago a new salary schedule was developed in Orleans. It was similar to schedules developed in several Cape towns at about the same time. The schedule asserted, in effect, that a beginning teacher with a bachelor's degree 169 $5,600. Steps would be $200 each year,provided the individual maintained a satisfactory record of professional improvement. Similarly the worth of a teacher with a master's degree would range from $3,700 to $6,500 after 15 years; the worth for the master's degree plus 30 semester hours of study would range from $3,900 to $7,100 after 17 years; and the worth of a teacher with a doctorate degree (7 years of study) would range from $4,200 as a beginning to $8,000 with 20 or more years of experience. This new schedule represented quite a step forward, and, white it was generally accepted in principle, the cost of its immediate and complete implementation would have re- quired a very sharp rise in budget. Therefore, the principle of the schedule was adopted, and salary increases were made that were as substantial as good judgment would allow at the time. This improved the teacher situation considerably, but the result was that only a few of the newer teachers were on the proper step of the schedule accordingly to their preparation and years of experience. This year there were requests for improvements in the minimums of the salary scale. During these past two years many new schedules were announced throughout the state and nation which were equal to or improvements over the one adopted two years ago. But the School Committee, after considerable deliberation, decided it would be better to adopt the present schedule in practice as well as principle instead of adopting revisions of a schedule that actually was not in operation. I believe the move is a wise one—one that will impress the teachers now in our service as an expression of this com- munity's faith in education, and one that will improve our chances of securing well qualified people as additions and're- placements are needed. Conclusion Our schools across the nation are continuing to attract concentrated attention to every aspect of public education. This is all to the good, even though some of the attention is in the form of vicious, irresponsible attacks. People focus their attention on the things they consider important, and what they hold as important they will support and encourage and insist that it be best. 170 realize that the achievement of our pupils by the norms of the tests to measure achievement. As we go forward we shall ap- preciate your continued faith and support for an endeavor that is working. Respectfully submitted, SYDNEY G. PIERCE Report of the High School Principal The following is my first Report as Principal of Orleans Junior-Senior High School. Since a report of this length can only be very general at best,I would like to comment briefly on enrollment and atten- dance and then give some emphasis to one aspect of the educational system in Orleans, which I consider extremely important. Enrollment Dec. 1, 1957 Grade Brewster Eastham Orleans Total 12 8 16 22 46 11 01 5 29 34 10 5 20, 31 56 9 6 16 32 54 8 — 17 36 53 7 -- 10 39 49 Total 19 84 189 292 Attendance on the whole, is excellent, but the possibility of further improvement is always with us. Absence is as waste- ful and uneconomical in education as in any other insti- tution. Credit for this excellent attendance must be extended to the parents, and also to the students themselves,who real- ize the importance of regular attendance. It is hoped that parents will continue to discourage unnecessary absence, to the benefit of all concerned. Community Support It has been said that a community receives the type of education it deserves. It may be inferred from this that the quality of education is determined by the support or lack of I 111 port, important as it is. Support may be translated into many other areas and concrete actions. Among'others, these maybe: defense of the school system against detractors; respect for the dignity and worth of the teaching profession; confidence in the elected representatives of the community— the school committee; confidence.in the school administration; acknowledgement of the worth of education. A positive approach in all of the above mentioned areas must necessarily improve the quality of education in any community. The quality of education at Orleans High School has been enhanced by such efforts, activities, and actions by the many individuals and organizations in the community served by the school. At the risk of possible omission, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge publicly the support rendered this school.by: Gertrude H. Belcher, The Orleans P.T.A., The Orleans Wk)men's Club, The Nauset Education Association, The Orleans Police Association, William J. Woll, and the Eastham Police Association—ifor scholarship awards to- taling $1,900.00. More scholarship awards could have been utilized this past year. It is hoped that other or- ganizations in Orleans may also find it possible to es- tablish such scholarship awards. Timothy Smith and The Orleans Rotary Club fo_- estab- lishing Student Loan Funds. The Orleans Police Department--4n addition to its schol- arship award, for the extra interest it takes in the school in providing traffic control after school and at school events,and amore than normlal interest in the welfare of our students, as evidenced in many ways. The American Legion Auxiliary for supporting repre- sentatives to Girls' and Boys' State. Omer Chartrand and Phil Deschamps for giving their time and service in conducting the many record hops for the various organizations of the High School. The many merchants and business concerns for support- ing High School functions and activities. The many parents too numerous to enumerate for will- ingly chaperoning class trips and school functions. The Senior Class Parents for their arduous efforts in helping to provide funds for the Washington trip. It is this type of unselfish support which enriches the it—Iff- of of flrl.o Fiinh Cnhnnl —A „,.A.a,.,. -- 172 munity. The fact that this condition exists is extremely gratifying. Finally, before completing this report, I would like pub- licly to express my appreciation to you, the School Committee, the Faculty, and the miany people of Orleans, Eastham and Brewster for the most gracious welcome extended to me and my wife soon after our arrival in Orleans. WO are deeply grateful for this overt expression of your kind wishes and consideration. Respectfully submitted, ARMAND A. GUARINO Report of the Guidance Director To the School Committee and Citizens of Orleans: Upon reviewing our reports for the last two years, we find that we have covered fairly thoroughly the essential or- ganization of the Guidance Department at the High School. Since this is fundamentally unchanged this year, we propose skipping the overall look at the work of the Department and plan instead to describe some of the more interesting details of the guidance services which have not been described previously. Let us take Educational Placement, for example. This is one of the more time consuming and at the same time more fascinating facets of guidance. The immediate problem this past year was to try to help our forty-seven graduating seniors decide whether they wanted to continue their educations for- mally or not,and having decided this, to try to help them get into the institutions (colleges, junior colleges,.schools, hos- pitals, technical institutes) which they wish to attend. This involved as many as ten interviews in some cases with the average being three or four. It involved the decision as to whether to take the College Board Examinations, and, if this decision was positive, the further decision as to which ones to take and when. Since these now cost about fifteen dollars, this decision is one not lightly taken in many cases. In spite of the publicity given to the present and coming shortage of colleges, the greatest deterrent to a college edu- cation in the case of our graduates is still lack of money. r.—i- .racer 2:4 nut• of our 42 graduates went on to continue 173 three more of the top people in the class would probably have gone on had money been available. Our graduates at- tended the following institutions this fall: Amherst (schol- arship), Columbia, Carleton (scholarship), University of New Hampshire (scholarship), University of Massachusetts (schol- arship), University of Wisconsin, Springfield College (two on scholarship), Westbrook Junior College (scholarship), North- eastern University, Bryant College, Green Mountain Junior College (two, -one on scholarship), Wentworth Institute (scholars-hip), East Coast Aero Tech, Parks College (two), Fryeburg Academy, Chauncey Hall School,Stockbridge School at the University of Massachusetts, Boston University Junior College, and Franklin Institute. We also had a graduate win the General Electric Apprenticeship Competition, one of only two on the Cape to do so. This is the first year that General Electric has come here looking for candidates, and we trust they will continue to do so since their program is a fine opportunity for a boy of limited means. There are at present seven local scholarships and two loan funds available for graduates of Orleans High School. Many of.these have been established within the last two or three years. We feel personally that local scholarships of this sort are the community's best answer to the problem of equal higher educational opportunity for all, and wish to congratu- late those persons and organizations responsible. At present these are: Gertrude H. Belcher, the Parent Teacher Associa- tion, bequest of Wdlliam J. Woll, the Nauset Education Association, the Orleans Women's Club (Bertha C. Ward Memorial Scholarship), the Orleans Police Association, and the Eastham Police Association. Loan funds available are the Timothy Smith, for students who are residents of East- ham, and the Orleans Rotary Club Student Loan Fund. We would like to take this opportunity to urge any public- spirited citizens or organizations to add to our already im- pressive list of local scholarships. In the class of 1957, our fourth, sixth, and seventh-ranking members did not go on to continue their education. Lack of funds was the only rea- son for this in one case, and certainly a large factor in the other two..All the above mentioned students incidentally, had a "B" average or better for their four years in high school. Our testing program at the high school is still not stabil- ized. Possible changes and additions are currently being 174 supervisor, and high school guidance director. This year we either have given or plan to give the following tests: (1) The Iowa Tests of Educational Development, to grades nine through twelve; (2) The California Achievement Tests, to grades seven and eight; (3) The Otis Group Tests of Mental Ability, to grades seven, nine and eleven; (4) The Kudar Preference Test, to grades still to be decided; (5) the Gen- .eral Aptitude Test Battery, administered by the U.r E__ ployment Service to most of the seniors; (6) the Scholarship Qualifying Test of the Merit Scholarship Program, given to our twenty top seniors; (7) College Board Examinations, given to all juniors and seniors who have any prospect of at- tending;-colleges requiring them. The testing program will undoubtedly be expanded in the future. May we testify here to the value of the Barnstable County IieaIth Department's Mental Health Clinic. This year, as in the past, it has been invaluable to us in the hand- ling of children with problems too difficult for us to solve. We look forward to the day when a Family Agency on Cape Cod will be available to help families with difficulties which often..result in unhappy, unsuccessful children. It:has been a continuing pleasure to us at the past year to work with the children, and the young men and women, at the high school, and to feel that we have been helpful to them. We look forward to being more useful in the future. Respectfully submitted, MONCRIEFF M.COCHRAN,JR. Report of the Elementary Supervisor It is with pleasure. that I submit my first annual report as elementary supervisor for Union#55 and to show how I am planning to carry out the responsibilities of this position. As much of the work of the elementary supervisor is concerned with guidance, a,careful study of the testing pro- gram is being made with the purpose of making better use of test results. A systematic testing program is being carried out with mental abilities tests being conducted in the first, third and sixth grade levels and achievement tests planned to be 175 for further examination. Diagnostic reading tests have been added to the program to aid the school in helping individual reading problents. As it is our aim to provide for the optimal growth of each child within his ability to learn, the testing program helps us in measuring progress in relation to ability. Perhaps this is the basic difference between todays schools and the traditional school of yesterday where everyone was expected to digest the same material, at the same time, re- gardless of his ability to do so. One of the greatest challenges to the school. is the case where there is a wide discrepancy between ability and achievement. The school feels the responsibility of fostering healthy attitudes, habits, emotions and interests toward learning, and is constantly striving to provide an environ- ment that creates a desire to learn and the motivation to do one's best. However, this responsibility is not the school's alone—it must be shared by the parents if we are to accom- plish our aims. It is only when the school and the home work closely together, with mutual understandings of what each is trying to do to contribute to the growth of the child, can we hope to reach our goals. . As an administrator, Mrs. Mayo's influence on the phil- osophy of the school is an important one. Her genuine interest in each child within the school, and her respect for the dig- pity of the individual is felt throughout the school. The teachers in Orleans are constantly striving to im- prove their methods and.techniques and the school curricu- lum. They are concerned with their own growth professionally as well as the growth of the children. Miany teachers are taking part in the University Extension Course 'being cur- rently given in Provincetown. This course is concerned with Curriculum Trends and Practices in Elementary Edu- cation and is planned to be directly related to the classroom. The projects carried out by the teachers here are being correlated with their daily work. Mrs. Mayo and her staff have been most cooperative in carrying out some of the suggestions that have been made. At present there are two committees working on projects for the improvement of the curriculum. One ,committee is making plans to set up a library within the school and an- other is working on improving the parent reporting. With their busy schedules the teachers are to be commended for their interest and effort on these projects. nv, TLaramher 9 a.n all-dav Science Workshop was held 176 #55. The teachers had an opportunity to observe class dem- onstrations in the teaching of science and to listen to a talk on the Philosophy and Techniques of Science in the Elementary School. The afternoon was profitably spent by the teachers working with the tools of science in creating experiments to be worked out in the classrooms. We find the elementary school child is very interested in science and by his very nature curious. We. believe that every effort Should be made by the schools to keep this curiosity alive and to foster its growth by providing our children with the habits and techniques of problem solving. The addition of a kindergarten has been a valuable asset to the elementary school program. The opportunity to become accustomed to the school day gradually by half-day sessions in the kindergarten provides for one less adjustment of the many to be made by first grade children. The experiences of being with a peer group, of sharing, taking turns, listening, following directions and the opportunities for self-expression all help to equip the child with a readiness for the learning experience to take place in the first grade. Orleans can be proud of the program being carried out in the kindergarten under the able direction of Mrs. Pearl Ellis. A thorough investigation to determine the needs for a Special Class (ungraded) for Union #55 is being made. As this study is just getting under way at this reporting, it is too early to make a definite prediction. However, should the investigation prove a necessity for such a class, every effort will be made to put it into effect by September 1958. A great deal of my time is spent in reading educational publications in an effort to keep well informed with new ideas, methods and materials that are constantly appearing on the scene. We are ever seeking the worthwhile that may be used to improve our school curriculum. In closing, I would like to thank Mrs. Mayo and the teachers of Orleans for their friendly cooperation and to express my appreciation to the members of the Orleans School Committee for their confidence in electing me to this position. Respectfully submitted, BARBARA N. WRIGHT 177 Principal of the Elementary School As the New Elementary School opened for its second year every classroom was occupied. The kindergarten was set up in room three with Mrs.Pearl Ellis as instructor. You, the Townspeople have every right to be proud, even boastful, of this venture. Parents of the children especially realize its value and are to be commended upon their splendid cooperation in handling the transportation. Forty-four children thoroughly enjoy themselves at two different sessions of two and a half hours each. Fourteen children come from Eastham with thirty from Orleans. For the first half of the year the younger children of both towns came for the morning session while the older ones came in the afternoon. Beginning January 27 these groups reversed sessions for the last half of the year. Since Mrs. Ellis had been following the one double grade, a new teacher was needed for the second fifth grade this year. Mr. Frederick table was elected and has proven an asset to our teaching staff. When Mrs. Barbara Wright was chosen to share her abilities and enthusiasm throughout Union #55 Mrs. El- eanor Fisher was elected-to grade 3. Mrs. Fisher is,likewise an asset to our teaching staff. I was most grateful for the opportunity of attending the fall conference of Elementary Principals held in Swampscott on October 11. It was an inspiring experience and after listening to a discussion on various problems and needs, I came back with a deeper appreciation of the efforts of the townspeople, who are continually working to provide the best for the children and youth. The adjustment to the. changes in our supervisory per- sonnel who come to us weekly has been made easily and each makes a valuable contribution to the school experiences for the children and is an inspiration to the teachers. This serves to substantiate our faith in the excellent judgment of our Superintendent, who works so unselfishly for the com- mon good. One of the most trying problems confronting educators today is that of emotional maladjustment among the pupils. mv,;.. — ,,,-e to hFI.n nvarrnme- The school_Dro- 178 situations and establish contacts with those who are gen- uinely interested in helping them. Included in the broad educational objectives is the building of moral and spiritual concepts. We believe that these concepts are basic since the child's understanding of moral and spiritual values not only affects his success in school, but also shapes his outlook on life, his personality, his physical and mental health, and MR contribution to group living. My sincere appreciation to all for such willing coopera- tion in our undertakings. Respectfully submitted, CORA M.MAYO Report of the Art Supervisor As the newly elected Art Supervisor of Union 55, and the former Supervisor of Art in Union 16, 1 would like to express my appreciation to those• responsible for giving me the op- portunity of working with the children in our schools. Since the regionalization of Orleans, Eastham, and Well- fleet, the basic objectives of the art department, outlined in the 1956 Annual Town Report, have not changed. However, the program in the three elementary schools and the two high schools has been coordinated and intensified. This means that in each school and at every level the material put forth is in relation to the corresponding level in the other schools throughout Union 55. Consequently, as the student pro- gresses toward the high school level he finds that he has had a foundation in a multiplicity of art areas. By following a practice of broad fields of art experience the individual is able to reach into +,he field of activity which interests him the most. Art, in Union 55,is now a required subject from the first grade through grade eight. These eight years of .art experi- ence instills in the child an appreciative attitude toward the world of beauty. In addition, the individual is able to express his ideas and release his emotions through the many and varied art mediums at some-time in the future. . At this point and certainly in this time of scientific em- ..1--o lnt fief —1-1-tlhic }hey A .—A mo_i 1 _f -Aa 179 not want our children to become automiatons in a future mechanical civilization. While we recognize the need for intensified scientific interest,we also need to strike a balance with an intercoloration of the fine arts. The fine arts or art, as one will, is not painting,poetry, or music, but a process of thinking in which a creation is the result. Our children must-be able to create and appreciate beauty in all the as- pects of their lives whether in a world of apprehensive war or in a world of fluctuating peace. In any case, we will strive to maintain this balance of the philosophic and scientific aspects of education as a whole as well as in our major field of interest, art. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD E.BOLTON I Report of the Supervisor of Instrumental Music I herewith submit my first report as Supervisor of Instru- mental Music in the Schools of Orleans. At the time of writing it must be understood that only three months of school have passed since being elected to the position of Supervisor of Instrumental Music. The first few weeks of this time was spent in making a detailed study of the existing conditions in regard to the following: 1. Ability of the student already playing an instru- ment. 2. Facilities available for teaching. 3. Music libraries. Uppermost concentration was given to the students not only as a whole but also individually to ascertain their needs to further develop their skills in applied music. After having given each pupil an interview and audition (which consisted of an ear test, a sight reading test, and a test of technical skills) I then had a point of beginning. The results of the student survey showed a need of more knowledge of the fundamentals of music and theory and also njore instruction in reading the music of the printed page. ,__ 1,__ 1-1a.._ - ,„ ., a.,„.i n,-n e.-.+nl drill —T m—k—el 180, is being solved in the Junior and Senior High School by four classes entitled "Fundamentals of Music and Theory"; each class meeting one hour per week. In the Elementary School it is being solved by going over previous materials and methods (through private lessons where time allows) to be certain that each pupil will have a thorough knowledge of the above mentioned skills to prepare him to work out even the most complex nrablems of musicianship. Both music libraries and instrument libraries are being given much thought because already the number of pupils playing instruments in the Elementary School alone has in- creased from fourteen pupils to twenty-eight pupils. This alone necessitates an expanded music library. It also neces- sitates the purchase by the school of some of the less popu- lar and more expensive instruments to be certain that the opportunity exists for all those who have the desire to play an instrument. Through these two items,namely an adequate music library and by balanced instrumental groups, the student will become exposed to.the "complete orchestral sound"; without which the students' perspective of not only the literature performed but also the color of the musical sound,if limited,can in some cases be the object of conten ipt. In conclusion I wish to express my most sincere appre- ciation for the cooperation received from the Superintendent of Schools, the Supervisor of Elementary Education, the Principals of the schools and their teaching staffs, parents and pupils. Respectfully submitted, FRANK S. JAMES Report of the Supervisor of Vocal Music I hereby submit my first annual report as Supervisor of Vocal Music. The Vocal music department is presently undergoing a -curriculum revision and reorganization. The reasons for the changes, (some not yet made), follow: The general objectives of public school music educators are acknowledged to be the same. It is the"how to" however, which varies with the individual music educator and in es- sence determines to what d-egree these goals are realized. TharPfnra nnn "rhnnwa faetnr" urill ha +Ina 7 ,r,,,o'. o„r _ - -- ---- ---- -- - - - lsl Also necessitating changes are the needs of the newly formed Union and the anticipated Regional High School. With three elementary schools as "feeders" for the High School it is desirable to have similar programs in all three towns to provide the children with a homogeneous back- ground of musical experiences. It should be observed that at present there it a pot-pourri of music texts in use in the ele- mentary grades, creating circumstances in the vocal music program hardly conducive to the foregoing. Therefor, the first step in establishing a cumulative program is to intro- duce a complete series of music books to be used as a basic text, the same series in each of the three elementary schools. The texts now in use may be used as supplementary texts. The material needs of all three towns,at the Elementary and Junior High levels particularly have been found to be con- siderable. Steps to remedy this situation are being taken within the bounds imposed by the financial needs of the looming Regional High School. Inventories of all available materials have been made and wild be supplemented with what is felt to be immediately needed. Care that materials are not duplicated at the Junior and Senior High School levels is being taken so that when these materials are merged into the Regional High School music library there will be an ex- cellant variety of the best literature and recordings available to the students. A few words concerning the proposed vocal music pro- gram. The student can hardly be expected to express him- self adequately through music without a well organized, cumulative sequence of musical experiences that will give him the achievement and confidence he needs for self-ex- pression. In order to promote the well-rounded musical develop- ment of pupils, the music course will cover the following areas,continuously,through all the grades: Melodic Experiences (Singing) Rhythm and Meter Harmonic Experience Music Reading (preparatory in primary grades; intro- duction to at intermediate level). Listening Creative Experience Correlation of Mrxsle with other Subjects Tnctrnmenta.l Relationships (Elementarv-.Tnninr Hiah) 182 In addition to the existing vocal music organizations in Orleans, an intermediate grades chorus will be formed in the immediate future. Considerations for the probable for- mation of other organizations in all three towns are being made. It should be remembered that these organizations do not exist for the purpose of student exploitation but rather to bring the student the types of musical experiences which he can enjoy and through which he will grow and develop in his own way toward a deeper love and understanding of music. In conclusion, an expression of my sincerest apprecia- tion to the Superintendent of Schools, the Principals of Schools, the Elementary and Instrumental .Supervisors, the faculties and students for their kind cooperation. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH A. ZAR13A Report of the School Physician . The most important event in the last school year was the completion of the Polio vaccine program. Over 3,100 Polio vaccine injections were given in the Town of Orleans. This program took in all of the school population except the children of a few parents who did not wish their children to be inoculated. Approximately half of the inoculations went to the personnel serving the schools and to adults. . As usual grippe of all kinds was present throughout the year,.along with 'a few cases of the usual infectious diseases. For a detailed accounting, please consult the report of the school nurse. In the spring up to the closing of the schools in June, there were cases of spasmodic coughing that were given various names by various physicians,namely tracheitis, pertussis or grippe. The typical whoop of pertussis or whoop- ing was usually missing. I am pleased to report that the teeth of children exam- ined show but few cavities. Also I have noted that there has been an increase in the amount of orthodontia work that has been done. Parents are cooperating well with the need for glasses in hnt.'h .whnnls (hilriren with marls l —fi.—fi— .,r ,. , 183 are handicapped. The nurse with her test kit is able to pick out those that need a professional test. Notices are sent to the parents of any child that has either of the above condi- tions. Respectfully submitted, HENRY A. WHITE, M.D. School Physician Report of the School Nurses The school year 1957 came to a close with several epi- demics of common colds, virus, intestinal disturbances, res- piratory and ear infections. During the school year all clinics and tests were carried out. Reports on physical defects were sent home to parents and interviews given to those wishing advice about correc- tions of defects in their children. We wish at this time to thank all who participated in the Orleans Public Health program, for the year 1957. Program for the Year 1957 Inspections by physicians or nurses 296 Individual pupil examination by.physician 296 Individual pupil examinations by physician with parent present 54 Weighed and measured 504 Pupils admitted to nursing service 35.5 Field visits by numes 140 Office visits to nurse 2,728 Inspection by dentist or dental hygienist 1.60 Prophylaxis by dentist or dental hygienist 160 Pupils given first aid 150 Public Lectures attended and schools of ;instruction attended 9 Sent home for illness 107 Persons interviewed 50 Other services: lAasachusetts Vision Test 493 Failed 30 184 Audiometer Test 493 Retest 25 Failed 3 Seen by physician 3 Clinics: L Pre-School conference in April conducted by Dr. Gerald Hoeffel, consulting pediatrician on the Cape 54 ,Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccine booster 2 Smallpox vaccinations 15 2. Booster Clinic for diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough,held by Dr.Fred L.Moore, County Health Doctor, Henry A. White, Town and School Doctor 104 3. Fluorine Clinic—conducted by Mrs. Alice Dalzell, Barnstable County Hygienist 160 4. Polio—Salk vaccine inoculations given by Dr. Henry A.White,Dr. Edmund B. Burke, Dr.Joseph N.Kelley,Dr.Walter E.Wright and Dr. Fred L. Moore . 616 5. State Orthopedic clinic, Cape Cod Hospital 5 6. Hospital trips with patients 5 Contribution from Salvation Army for medical use $20.00 Contagious diseases: Whooping cough 20 German Measles 2 Infectious diseases: Scabies 2 Ring worm 4 Athlete's Foot 2 Impetigo 10 Conjunctivitis 6 Respectfully submitted, DORIS A. POND, R.N. School Nurse MARION A. CHACE, R.N. Assistant School Nurse 185 School Calendar ORLEANS SCHOOLS 1957-1958 September 6, 1957-Friday-Meeting of all Teachers and Supervisors 9:30 A.M. at the Eastham School September 9, 1957-All schools open September 9, 1957-DeceMber 20, 1957 71 days January 2, 19518-February 14, 1958• 32 days February 24, 1958-4,pril 12, 1958 34 days April 21, 1.958-June 20,1958 44 days 181 days Days when Schools are not in Session October 16, 1957-Wednesday-Barnstable County Teachers' Meeting November 111,1957-Monday-Veterans'Day November 28&29, 1957-Thursday and Friday-Thanksgiving Recess December 20, 1957-Friday-too January 2, 1958-Thursday Christmas Vacation and New Year's Day February 14, 1958 to February 24, 1958-Mid-Winter Vacation April 4, 1958-Good Friday April 12, 1958-April 21, 19584Spring Vacation May 30, 1958-Friday-Memorial Day Graduation Date Wednesday, June 11, 1958 Closing Dates Elementary School-Friday-June 13, 1958 High School-Friday-Tune 20, 1958 Fall 1958 September 5, 1958-Friday-9:30 AM.-Meeting of Teachers and Supervisors September 8, 1958-Monday-All schools re-open October 13, 1956-Monday-Columbus Day (Oct. 12) October (one day), 1958-Barnstable County Teachers' Meet- ing November 11, 1,958-Tuesday-Veterans' Day November 27 & 28, 1958-Thanksgiving Recess (Thursday & Friday) 186 SCHOOL CENSUS October 1, 1957 Boys Girls Five years or over and under seven 35 37 Seven years or over and under sixteen 182 150 217 187 Distribution of Above Minors In public day school membership Five years or over and under seven 50 Seven years or over and under sixteen 291 In private school membership Five years or over and under seven 21 .Seven years or over and under sixteen 38 In vocational school mmbership Seven years or over and under sixteen 2 ' In State & County Institutions Five years or over and under seven 1 Seven years or over and under sixteen 1 ENROLLMENT BY GRADES Grade Boys Girls Total 1 6 17 23 2 15 10 25 3 2,1 9 30 4 19 1.0 29 5 22 25 47 6 16 14 30 7 26 23 49 8 33 20 53 9 24 28 52 10 26 30 56 11 17 17 34 12 28 18 46 253 221 474 Kindergarten Boys Girls Total 28 17 45 184 GRADUATION EXERCISES Wednesday—June 5, 1957 CLASS OF 1957 ` Peter Tristram•Arnold S. Alan Bartlett Sondra Wain Beardwood Katharine Murray Boyer Edward Clake Brookshire , Ellen Priscilla Cady Pamela Rae Crosby Dorothy Marie Dennison David Carl Drown Mary Lu Dunsford James McGregor Fife Allen Edward French Peter Christopher Hamilton Douglas Higgins Jane. Higgins Peter Carl Howerton Sandra Rose Kelley Geraldine Harriet Kelly Marilyn Mae Koch Carole Ann Landers Ingrid Martha Landers Virginia Grace Liska Christopher Macomber Catherine Delia McAnistan Richard Carroll Neese Evelyn Elizabeth Nickerson Joan Lorraine Norgeot Paul Pierre 011ivier Sandra Lee Ormsby Gail Ann Perreault Robert Alan Peterson Judith Alice Rapp Almira Jane Robinson Richard Douglas Ryder Rita Gail Shakliks Charles Otis Thompson, Jr. Nancy Ann West Jeffrey Lane Whitmpre Barbara Jean Whitright Jean Adelaide Williams TMri.c Winn 188 TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP By Grades as of October 1947-57 Grade - 1947 '48 '49 '50 '51 '52 '53 '54 '55 '56 '57 i 27 21 35 27 2.6 30 39 2'3 26 27 23 2 27 128 28 32 25 27 28 46 29 24 25 3 21 '23 28 301 29 25 31 30 61 33 30 4 24 26 21 32 30 32 24 33 09 52 29 5 15 26 :27 22 33 35 35 28 35 27 47 6 22 14 29 26 21 33 35 32 29 36. 30 7 20 22 15 26 30 122 39 60 68 51 49 8 19 22 25, 15 29 30 44 42 50 50 53 9 28 36 42 53 35 55 55 59 46 62 52 10 33 30 31 35 41 31 51 .60 51 42 56 11 33 31 28 35 34 42 28 49 '47 51 34 12 38 35 25 23 34 27 33 20 42 38 46 307 314 332 358 367 38.9, 442 473 502 493 474 141 1.36 138 166 169. 164 182 192 192 199 199 184 7-12 171 176 166 189 203 207 250 281 303 294 290- Teachers Who Have Left The Service During 1957 Name Dates of Service Service in Orleans Elmer R.Biggers, Jr. 9-8-54-46-30-57 3 years Lorraine DeFrates 9-5-56-6-3N57 1 year Charles R.Shaw 9-9-53-6-30-57 4 years Jane Tobey 9-5-56-6-30-57 1 year Harriet Chace 9-8-54-6-34-57 3 years Samuel Griffiths 9-7-55-6-30-57 2 years Salavatore Piccolo 9-9-53-6-36-57 4 years Vernon Smith 1-3.55-6-30-57 1% years Weh:pr W. Ti1PGtnn 1-2-46-R10-57 11V6 ve.arc CORPS OF TEACHERS—DECEMBER 1957 Service in Experience Orleans Prior to Trine Position Preparation Degree Began Sept, 1957 Address mand A. Guarino Principal-High Dartmouth College University of Vermont Harvard University M.Ed. 11-5-56 10 yrs. Orleans rdon Argo* High-Assist. Middlebury Col. & Birmingham College M.A. 9-7-55 5 yrs.3 mos. Orleans a C. Blake High-Assist. University od Michigan Eastern Micah. Col. M.A. 9-9-57 1 yr. 6 mos. Orleans n•ley M Boynton High-Assist. Clark University Boston University M.A. 9-6-50 7 yrs. Orleans Stewart Brooks H2gh-Assist. Princeton Ph-D. 9=8-42 29 yrs. Orleans nerieff Cochran, Jr. High-Assist. McGill University i Harvard University M.Ed. 5-:1-47 10 yrs. co S. Orleans o mard C. Collins, Jr. High-Assist. Fitchburg Col. B.S. 1-1-47 10 yrs. 6 mos. Eastham th B. Denman High-Assist. Farmington & Boston University B.S. 9-5-51 9 yrs. Orleans m C. Dugener High-Assist. Bridgewater State Teachers B.S. 9-9-57 3 mos. W. Yarmouth David Edwards High-Assist. Colby Col.& Univ. of Rochester B.A. 9-9-53 4 yrs. Orleans rothy B.Evans** High-Assist. Bates College Smith College B.A. 9-9-57 21 mos. W. Dennis rothy Fulcher High-Assist. Bridgewater State Teachers B.S. 9-8-52 6 yrs.8 mos. Orleans vid A. Gates High-Assist. Stonehill Col.&Bridgewater State Teachers M.Ed. 9-9-57 3 yrs. Chatham " ;ere M. Lavery High-Assist. Boston University B.S. 9-9-57 10 mos. Chatham ry A. Leary High-Assist. Boston University M.C.S. 9-9-57 28 yrs. W. Yarmouth CORPS OF TEACHERS—(Continued) Service in Experience Orleans Prior to ame Position Preparation Degree Began Sept. 1957 Address agia R, Lowell High-Assist. Tufts A.B. 9-8-52 14 yrs. S. Orleans bert F.Pettingill High-Assist. Ricker College Univ.of Maine B.S. 9-8-54 3 yrs. Orleans nley Smith Jr. High-Assist. Boston University M.Ed. 9-7-55 5 yrs. Orleans a W.Mayo Elem.-.Principal Gorham Bridgewater State B.& 1-1-49 23 yrs. Orleans derckD.Cole Elem.-Assist, Fitchburg Teachers M.Ed. 9-9-57 4 yrs, Chatham 'othy P. Eldredge Elem.-Assist. Plymouth Normal 9-6-44 21 yrs. Orleans .rl Ellis Elem.-Assist. Perry Normal 9-14-46 11 yrs. Orleans anor B. Fisher Mem.-Assist. Wheelock College F Boston University B.S. 9-9-57 20 yrs. E. Orleans p Elizabeth Jones Elern.Assist. Lowell Teachers Col. B.S. 9-8-52 11 yrs, Orleans tha E. Keefe Elem.-Assist. Hyannis Teachers Col. 2-1-30 26 yrs. Eastham ,ert G.Kolodoik E'lem.-Assist. Boston University Boston Teachers Col. M.A. 9-5-66 41/2 yrs. Chatham herine M. Skinner Elem.-Assist. Bridgewater Teachers 9-6-46 25 yrs. Harwich Hurd E. Bolton Art Supervisor Tufts-Bridgewater Teachers M.Ed. 9-5-56 6 yrs. Eastham .nk B.James Instru. Music N.E. Conservatory of Music B.M. 9-9-57 0 yrs. W. Chatham •bara N:Wright Elem. Supervisor Tufts A.B. 9-8-52 5 yrs. Orleans eph.A.Zarba Supervisor Vocal Music N.E. Conservatory of Music B.k 9,43-57 111;t.yr`s: Orleans .,eave of Absence 3ubstitution-1 year i INDEX Page Accountant's Report ..... .................................................... 89 Balances Transferred to Revenue ...................... .... 97 Classification of Payments ........................................ 99 Investment and Trust Funds ...._........ .................... 121 Payments .......................................................................... 94 Receipts .... ..............._.....:............................................... 89 Summary .......................................................................... 123 Ambulance Association, Inc. .............................................. 54-55 Assessors' Report and Comparative Statement ............ 29-30 Report on Map of Town............. ....................... 30 Athletic Club .......................................................................... 71-72 Balance Sheet,December 31, 1957 ........................ ........... 124 Boardof Appeals.................................................................... 51 Building Inspector ............................................................ 53 Cape Cod Greenhead Fly Control .................................. 57 Christmas Decoration Committee .................................... 64 Civil Defense .......................................................................... 56-57 Communication Center Report .................__............._.... 55 County Health Officer .__................................................... 73-74 Dog Licenses Issued in 1957 .... ..... _........... 155 Finance Committee ..................................................... .......... 34-35 Fire and Police Department Rescue Squad ................... 52-53 Fish and Game Licenses ._.................................................. 161 FireDepartment .................................................................... 50-51 Harbor Master's Report .._ ............ .. ... ..._.... _' .... 78 Health Department ...................._....._.............................. 42 Highway Garage Building Committee ........................... 68 HighwaySurveyor ................................................................ 47-48 Insect Pest Superintendent, Report of ............................ 58-5 19 ,Jury List ........... ... ...... ___....-_........................... 61 Library—Snow Library Report .......................................... 67-68 INDEX—Continued Page Park Commission .. . .._................................................. 65-66 PlanningBoard ..... ..........................:..............................._.... 43-44 PoliceDepartment ................................. _.......................... 45-46 Recreation Commission. ..._............................._:............_ 69-70 Regional School District Committee .................... 83-88 Salaries Paid in 1957 ...... ...... ..............._.......................... 11-13 SchoolReport ........_............................................................. 162 Sealer of Weights and Measures .............................._....... 81-82 Selectmen's Report ......................................._.:.. ..... .. ..... 9-10 Selectmen's and Departmental Recommendation for 1958 ................................._. 14-16 Shellfish Constable's Report ................_...._................ .. 79-80 Tax Collector's Report ......................................._:.....:..-...... 31-33 Town Clerk's Report Annual Town Meeting, 1957 ...................................._. 128 Births1957 .......... _.........................._............................. 156 Deaths1957 ...................................................._........ .. .... 160 Marriages 1957 .........................._.........._.................:... 158 Special Town Meeting, Sept. 23, 1957 ................... 152 TownCounsel .. .... ................................................................ 49 TownOfficers ...................................................................._... 3-8 Treasurer's Report . ................................. ------ .................... 36-39 Tree Warden ............ ............................... 60-61 Warrant—Annual Town Meeting-1958 ................. 17-27 Water Safety Committee ................................_.............. .. 80 Waterways Investigating Committee ................................ 75-78 Welfare Department ............................................................. 40-41