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TOWN OF LINCOLN
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1956 - REPORT
Report
of the Officers and Committees of the
Town of Lincoln
FOR THE YEAR 1956
LINCOLN, MASSACHUSETTS
CALENDAR
SELECTMEN - Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 8 P. M. at the Town House, Clearwater 9-8850.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE __ First Tuesday of each month, 8 P. M. at the Charles Sumner Smith School, C1. 9-8172.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS __ First Wednesday of each month, 8 P. M. at the Town House, Clearwater 9-8850.
WATER COMMISSIONERS __ Meetings by appointment; call Sumner Smith, Clearwater 9-8213.
BOARD OF HEALTH __ Meetings by appointment; call Dr. Gordon Donaldson, Clearwater 9-8192.
BOARD OF APPEALS __ Meetings by appointment; call Town House, Clearwater 9-8850.
PLANNING BOARD __ Second Wednesday of each month, 8 P. M. at the Town House, Clearwater 9-8850.
Population -- 2,949 by 1955 census.
Town Area -- 8,572 acres.
1956 Tax Rate -- $58.00 per $1,000 valuation.
Annual Town Meeting -- First Monday in March after the fifteenth - March 18, 1957.
Annual Election of Town Officers -- Saturday following Town Meeting - March 23, 1957.
Qualifications for Registration -- Twelve months continuous residence in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts prior to March 18, 1957, and six months continuous residence in the Town of Lincoln prior to March 18, 1957.
Town Office -- Open daily 8:30 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. Closed on Saturdays.
Town Dump -- Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays - 10:30 A.M. to 5 P. M.
CONTENTS
TOWN CALENDAR
TOWN GOVERNMENT
Officers and Committees
1
Honorary Selectmen
9
Board of Selectmen
10
Town Clerk
17
Licenses
48
FINANCE
Auditors
49
Treasurer
51
Collector of Taxes
66
Assessors
67
Trust Fund Commissioners
175
Finance Committee Recommendations
184
PROTECTION
Police Department
69
Fire Department
71
Inspector of Animals
72
Tree Warden
73
Civil Defense Agency
75
HEALTH AND WELFARE
Board of Health
76
Nursing Committee
78
Public Assistance Agent
80
Mosquito Control
81
PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS
Planning Board
83
Board of Appeals
86
Water Commissioners
89
Inspectors
90
Highway Department
91
Cemetery Commissioners
92
Long-Term Capital Requirements Committee
93
Public Land Study Committee
94
School Building Committee
98
Police Fire Station Plans Committee
100
Veterans' Memorial Committee
101
EDUCATION AND RECREATION
Bemis Free Lectures
102
Library Trustees
103
Middlesex County Extension Service
107
Recreation Committee
109
DeCordova and Dana Museum and Park
110
Lincoln Scholarship Fund
115
School Committee
116
Regional School Committee
133
APPENDIX
Vital Statistics
148
Valuation List
153
Trust Funds
176
WARRANT FOR 1957
192
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS
Term Expires
1957
TOWN CLERK
William H. Davis
1957
SELECTMEN AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Charles K. Fitts, Chairman
1959
William T. King
1958
Elliott V. Grabill
1957
ASSESSORS
Frederick H. Greene, Jr., Chairman
1958
Arthur W. Rice, Jr.
1957
Elmer H. Ziegler
1959
TREASURER
Frederick B. Taylor
1957
COLLECTOR OF TAXES
William H. Davis
1959
AUDITOR
Louis C. Farley, Jr.
1957
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
John W. Carman, Chairman
1959
Elizabeth C. Donaldson
1957
Ernest P. Neumann
1958
WATER COMMISSIONERS
Sumner Smith, Chairman
1959
Henry Warner
1958
Edward S. Taylor
1957
TREE WARDEN
Robert Ralston
1957
BOARD OF HEALTH
Gordon A. Donaldson, Chairman
1958
Ellen DeN. Cannon
1957
Walter L. Hill
1959
Donald P. Donaldson
MODERATOR
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TOWN GOVERNMENT
REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Term Expires
Victor A. Lutnicki, Chairman
1958
William A. Wilson
1957
John W. Carman
1959
CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
George E. Cunningham, Chairman
1959
Robert D. Donaldson
1957
H. Arnold Maclean
1958
PLANNING BOARD
Everett A. Black, Chairman
1958
Alan McClennen, Clerk
1959
Arthur T. Howard
1957
Katharine S. White
1960
Walter F. Bogner
1961
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK
Albert Brooks
1957
C. Lee Todd
1957
COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS
Clement C. Sawtell, Chairman
1958
William T. King
1957
Richard F. Schroeder
1959
TRUSTEES OF BEMIS FUND FOR FREE PUBLIC LECTURES
Christopher W. Hurd, Chairman
1958
Mabel H. Todd
1959
Leonard C. Larrabee (Resigned)
1957
Paul Brooks (Appointed)
1957
TRUSTEES OF LINCOLN LIBRARY
Roland C. Mackenzie, Chairman
George G. Tarbell
Alice G. Meriam
Charles K. Fitts, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, ex officio
John W. Carman, Chairman, School Committee, ex officio
DeCORDOVA AND DANA MUSEUM AND PARK A. Directors
John Q. Adams
1960
Charles H. Blake
1957
Elizabeth J. Snelling
1958
Polly F. Brown
1959
B. Directors
Arthur E. Thiessen - appointed by Selectmen
1957
Stanley Heck - appointed by Library Trustees
1958
William N. Swift - appointed by School Committee
1959
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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Term Expires
M. Elizabeth Causer ..
1957
M. Elizabeth Causer
PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT
1957
Raymond P. Maher
1957
CHIEF OF POLICE
Leo J. Algeo
1957
POLICE OFFICERS
Lawrence P. Hallett
1957
James J. Diamond
1957
Daniel A. MacInnis, Jr.
1957
CONSTABLES
Leo J. Algeo
1957
Lawrence P. Hallett
1957
James J. Diamond
1957
Daniel A. MacInnis, Jr.
1957
George E. Cunningham
1957
DOG OFFICERS
Leo J. Algeo
1957
Lawrence P. Hallett
1957
James J. Diamond
1957
Daniel A. MacInnis, Jr.
1957
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Orrin C. Wood
1957
SPECIAL POLICE
John T. Algeo
Harry B. Knowles, Jr.
Robert H. Booth
Harry B. Knowles, 3rd. Karl F. Lahnstein
Floriy Campobasso
Joseph Campobasso
Edward D. Rooney
John Cook
Carl Smith
Joseph Cotoni
Francis J. Smith
Henry J. Davis
Sumner Smith
James DeNormandie
David Spooner
William Doherty
Alanson H. Sturgis, Jr.
Andrew J. Dougherty
Henry Warner
Francis T. Gilbert John Gilbert
Orrin C. Wood
Ernest L. Johnson
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
TOWN GOVERNMENT
FIRE ENGINEERS
Term Expires
Andrew J. Dougherty
1957
Frank W. Gordon
1957
William M. Dean
1957
FOREST WARDEN
Andrew J. Dougherty
1957
DEPUTY FOREST WARDEN
1957
Robert Ralston
1957
PETROLEUM INSPECTOR
1957
DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE
1957
Walter Bergquist
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
1957
Daniel J. Murphy
WIRING INSPECTOR
William M. Dean
1957
BOARD OF APPEALS
John W. White, Chairman
1957
Henry B. Hoover
1958
Thomas B. Adams
1959
Hans Van Leer
1960
William M. Dean
1961
Betty L. Lang, Associate Member
1957
George H. Kidder, Associate Member
1958
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Henry J. Davis
1957
Manley B. Boyce . 1958
Andrew J. Dougherty
1959
William H. Davis, Town Clerk, ex officio
1957.
MEMBER OF DISTRICT NURSING COMMITTEE
Louise H. McClennen
1957
Frank W. Gordon
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
Andrew J. Dougherty
Eveleth R. Todd
BUILDING INSPECTOR .
1957
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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
FENCE VIEWERS
Term Expires
George G. Tarbell
1957
Guilbert Winchell
1957.
FIELD DRIVERS
Albert S. Brooks
1957
William H. Browning
1957
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Ethan Murphy, Chairman
1957
Albert Ayery, III
1957
John M. Barnaby
1957
Astrid L. Donaldson
1957
John B. Garrison
1957
Ernest L. Johnson
1957
Roland W. Robbins
1957
Edward D. Rooney
1957
Sadie J. Sherman
1957
SURVEYOR OF CORD WOOD
Robert Ralston
1957
VETERANS' AGENT
1957
J. Lewis Cunningham
CARETAKER OF TOWN HALL
Orrin C. Wood
1957
JURY LIST, 1956
Name
Residence
Occupation
Lawrence B. Anderson
Beaver Pond Road
Architect.
Gertrude C. Bliss
Sandy Pond Road
Housewife
George U. Browning, Jr.
Conant Road
Farmer
Warren Carstensen
Old Concord Road
Retail Fuel
Robert T. Church
Beaver Pond Road
Port Engineer
Robert P. Condit
Concord Road
Manufacturer Housewife
Dorothy B. Crawford
Weston Road
Elinor S. DeFord
Housewife
Elizabeth H. Doherty Eliot DuBois Richard C. Fleck
Sandy Pond Road
Harold W. Foley
Sandy Pond Road Mill Street
Norman W. Fradd
Grasshopper Lane
Frederick W. Greer
Maurice K. Herlihy
Huckleberry Hill South Great Road Concord Road
Tower Road
Assit. Manager General Manager Executive
Stephen W. Herthel Kenneth C. Hess
Weston Road Tower Road
Housewife Engineer Investment Officer Research Engineer Physical Director Manufacturer
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TOWN GOVERNMENT
Name
Residence
Occupation
Huntley Lane
Ass't. Manager Housewife
Trapelo Road
Winter Street
Buyer Research Ass't.
James V. Lennon Harold S. Liddick John F. Loud
Lincoln Road
Accountant Chemist
Donald C. Loveys
Hillside Road
Lawrence Moore
Trapelo Road- Pierce Hill Road
Construction Executive Instructor Investments
David D. Ogden
Trapelo Road
Eleanor A. Pallotta
Winter Street
Housewife
Catherine A. Rowe
Mary C. Van Leer
Leslie M. Willard
Giles Road
State House
Appointed July 2nd, 1956 William H. Davis, Town Clerk
Walter L. Hill
Walter Bergquist
George H. Kidder
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL AT BEDFORD AIR BASE
Sumner Smith William M. Rand
Anthony Faunce
INSURANCE POLICY STUDY COMMITTEE Ernest Fuller
George G. Tarbell, Jr.
SELECTMEN'S CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
George G. Tarbell William M. Rand George H. Kidder
Sumner Smith Malcolm Donaldson James DeNormandie
Henry DeC. Ward
LEGAL ADVISOR
John W. White
APPOINTED BY THE TREASURER
ASSISTANT TREASURER Term Expires
M. Elizabeth Causer
1957
Harrison Hoyt Lucretia B. Hoover Eliot Hubbard, 3rd
Emily K. Kubik
Lincoln Road
Juniper Ridge
Woods End Road
Invest. Counsellor
Ethan A. Murphy
Winter Street Old Sudbury Road
Real Estate
Housewife
BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE
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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH
COMMUNITY NURSE
Term Expires
Marian N. Ober
1957
BURIAL AGENT
William H. Davis
1957
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Andrew J. Dougherty
1957
APPOINTED BY THE MODERATOR
FINANCE COMMITTEE
F. Winchester Denio, Chairman
1957
William N. Page, Clerk
1958
Leonard C. Larrabee
1957
Paul L. Norton
1959
Russell L. Haden, Jr.
1959
MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
Stuart B. Avery
1957
Joseph Campobasso
1957
Elin E. Lennon
1957
Ruth P. Warner
1957
Rev. Morris R. Robinson
1957
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
Everett A. Black
1957
Thelma W. Cibel
1957
Gertrude W. Fitts
1957
William L. Grinnell
1957
Edward D. Rooney
1957
LIBRARY ADDITION COMMITTEE
Kenneth W. Bergen Secor D. Browne
John B. Tew Morley M. John
VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
J. Lewis Cunningham Richard J. Eaton
Robert E. White
LONG-TERM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS COMMITTEE
William M. Rand Charles P. Kindleberger
Maurice E. Shank
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TOWN GOVERNMENT
FIRE STATION PLANS COMMITTEE
Leo J. Algeo Lawrence B. Anderson
Robert H. Booth Andrew J. Dougherty
William N. Swift
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING NEEDS COMMITTEE
Andrew J. Dougherty
Gerard C. Henderson, Jr.
George H. Kidder Ernest P. Neumann
Elizabeth J. Snelling
MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMITTEE
Charles H. Blake John B. Tew
Barbara K. Warner
PUBLIC LAND COMMITTEE
Albert M. Avery Lucy E. Bygrave
Walter F. Bogner Arthur T. Howard
Russell P. Mahan
APPOINTED BY THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
MEMBERS OF AUXILIARY POLICE FORCE
Walter Belanger Walter Bonia
Sheldon A. Briggs
Secor Browne
Stanley Cibel
Robert C. Day Allen Dougherty Richard J. Eaton
Warren F. Flint
Donald A. Gilfoy
Lowell Hollingsworth
Eliot Hubbard, 3rd
Medford E. Huntley David W. Kirkpatrick Harold Lawson Charles MacFarland H. Arnold Maclean James W. Mar Gerald Fahringer
John W. Mclellan Thomas R. Morse W. Newton Nelson Foster Nystrom William Powers Roland W. Robbins Allston Riley
Charles A. Snelling
Howard Snelling Henry Sturm Didrick Tonseth Robert Thorson John B. Warner G. Arnold Wiley Edwin L. Williams Arthur Witham
Henry Wood's Thomas K. Worthington
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HONORARY SELECTMEN
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that in honor of past service to the town of Lincoln, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, we do hereby proclaim that the title of Honorary Selectmen has been con- ferred on the following men:
Robert D. Donaldson
John Todd
Joseph S. Hart
Albert A. Schaal
George G. Tarbell
John O. Wilson
Sumner Smith
Edmund W. Giles
Robert D. Donaldson, Jr.
Henry DeC. Ward
Charles K. Fitts William T. King Elliott V. Grabill
Selectmen of Lincoln
December 27, 1956
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Administration
On March 26th the Board organized, electing Charles K. Fitts Chairman. One of the decisions to be made immediately involved the direction to be taken in the general management of the Town. The office of Administrative Assistant had been vacated through the resig- nation of Mr. Leslie Willard, and we felt before any moves were made toward filling this vacancy an evaluation of the position should be made. It seemed evident to us that, regardless of such qualified advice we should seek, better executive attention would result by assigning each member of the Board certain direct responsibilities.
Heads of departments are held accountable to the Selectmen for the efficiency and effectiveness of their operation with ample recourse to either one or all members of this Board for consultation. Final decisions, however, are based on the judgment of the entire Board.
Although the scheduled meetings of the Selectmen are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, we have met every Monday evening, and, in fact, more often as demands warranted. In this way the Selectmen have been able to confer with most of the Boards and Committees of the Town. These contacts have been extremely helpful to us, and, although advice on the subject of retaining an Administrative Assis- tant indicated such a position did not exist, we were convinced, as a result of these meetings, steps should be taken to supplement the needs of the Town in its engineering requirements.
With Engineering and Executive Administration separated, we ap- pointed Mrs. Elizabeth Causer Executive Secretary of the Board of Selectmen and have recommended in the 1957 budget that the sum of $3,000 be appropriated for experienced engineering services and con- sultation.
A subject of prime importance to the Town involves amending the Building Code. The present code passed by the Town in 1938 is limited in scope and places an undue burden on the Town financially.
On April 9, 1956, the Selectmen appointed a Building Code Com- mittee whose members are:
Walter L. Hill Walter Bergquist George H. Kidder
This Committee deserves high praise for the time-consuming conscien- tious work involved in preparing a Code which will be submitted to the Town for action.
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PLANNING ASSESSORS
WOMEN
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TOWN CLERK TAX COLLECTOR
TREASURER ACCOUNTANT CLERICAL
POLICE FUTURE ENGINEERING BUILDING WATER
KITCHEN
HEARING
ROOM
CONFERENCE SELECTMEN EXECSEC.
LOBBY
SELECTMEN
On overall matters of policy we felt the need of establishing continuity vital to the maintenance of the fundamental government of Lincoln. Many perplexing problems arise requiring decisions effect- ing the character, welfare and future of the Town as a whole. With this phase in mind, a Selectmen's Conference Committee was appointed November 19, 1956. Members of this Committee are: Sumner Smith
George G. Tarbell William Rand James DeNormandie Henry DeC. Ward
Malcolm Donaldson George H. Kidder
Although quarterly meetings with this Committee are planned, their advice and assistance to us in two meetings held in November and December have been of immeasurable value.
Town Hall
Municipal growth has placed a heavy burden on the existing facili- ties of the Town Hall, dedicated to the Town in 1892.
Your Selectmen feel it important to continue the use of this build- ing for Town offices, as a meeting place where space permits, and, in general, secure these uses for the forseeable future. It is with this in mind we are recommending, under a separate Article, archi- tectural changes effecting the Lower Hall. £ From time to time, moder- ate repairs have kept the original slate roof in fair condition. We have been advised that partial replacement of the roof to stop water seepage into the Upper Town Hall would be only temporary in nature and would cost approximately $750.00. We are recommending replace- ment of the entire roof at an estimated cost of $3,000.
Pierce House
Bad leaks due to broken copper roof troughs and gutters were im- periling the interior of the Pierce House. The Selectmen have authorized the use of funds from the trust to put the roof in good order and to repair the ceilings damaged and considered unsafe. It
is anticipated that replacement of both the upper and lower rails of the widow's walk will be needed to save the columns which, if allowed to weather further, would mean replacement at an almost prohibitive cost.
Highway Building
It was considered detrimental to the Town not to take immediate action in preventing further deterioration of the Highway Building.
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A transfer from the Reserve Fund amounting to $865.00 was approved and work has now been completed involving the pointing of all masonry joints and replacement of some roof flashing.
Communications
Further study of our communication system will be made during the coming year, as we do not feel we have arrived at the eventual solu- tion in this regard.
Changes in the trunk lines were made in May to free all emergency calls coming through the switchboard. Also, from an operating view- point, direct lines to Fire and Police personnel were re-aligned for faster service. Twenty-four hour emergency service is available by dialing CL 9-8111 or Operator - Emergency, and we urge all people calling to please state clearly their name, address and nature of emergency . All business calls to the town should be made by dialing CL 9-8850.
Police
Residential growth combined with automobile registrations which have more than doubled since 1947 have placed a strenuous protection and enforcement obligation on this department. Present personnel consisting of the chief and three patrolmen is on duty six days a week working in two shifts per day.
We are recommending that the position of Sergeant be established to create executive coverage in the absence of the Chief, and that an additional patrolman be appointed as requested by Chief Algeo.
Progressive steps have been taken to discipline speed violators, and it is our intention to see that this policy is continued. Addi_ tional speed zone signs will be installed in compliance with the speed zone regulation approved by the Department of Public Works during 1952.
Under a separate article we are requesting the Town to authorize replacement of the police-equipped ranch wagon. This type of cruise car has proved a valuable asset in general police work.
We are all indebted to the efforts of Chief Algeo and his staff for the efficient and understanding application of police responsi- bilities.
Hours of active police coverage:
Stand-by duty:
8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. 5 P. M. to 6 P. M.
6:00 P. M. to 2:00 A. M. 2 A. M. to 8 A. M.
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Fire Department
With the development of Lincoln as a town unique in its desira- bility as a place to live, our position is one of maintaining the balance of service adequate for the welfare and safety of our citi- zens.
The Lincoln Fire Department is composed of a governing board of three appointed engineers plus twenty-seven officers and men. Al- though the time for partial permanent coverage may not be far removed, the continued and loyal willingness to serve on a call basis will still be the backbone of this force.
Centralization of headquarters for the Fire and Police Departments will assist immeasurably in the effectiveness of this department both from a training and morale standpoint, but the time has come when immediate consideration must be given to the apparatus itself. Under two separate articles we are requesting ratification of the acts of the selectmen in authorizing immediate conversion and replacement of the pump in Engine 32 damaged beyond repair in December. The second article will request the town for funds to replace Engine 33. This equipment has been in service since 1936 and we feel it is imperative that a standard make 750 gallon high-low pressure pump be purchased. Upon delivery of this apparatus, which will take anywhere from five to six months, Engine 33 would be transferred to the Civilian Defense Organization and kept in reserve for future use.
To Chief Dougherty, the Engineers and all members of the Depart- ment, we express our appreciation for the valuable service given.
Highway Department
The effectiveness of this Department depends on two factors, ade- quate equipment and advanced planning. We thought it would be of interest to inventory the equipment in view of recommendations we are making.
(1) 1946 White 5 ton truck
(2) 1956 Chevrolet 2 ton truck
(3) 1946 White 5 ton truck
(4) 1948 White 5 ton truck
(5) 1951 Ford 13 ton truck
1952 Chevrolet ¿ ton pickup truck
1946 Gallion motor grader
1949 Hough payloader Austin street sweeper (This used sweeper was purchased in 1949)
2 sand spreaders
5 snow plows
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TOWN GOVERNMENT
We are recommending immediate replacement of one of the 1946 White trucks, the front end loader and the Superintendent's pick up truck.
Programming during 1956 included the following roads: Route 117, completed under Flood Control. Route 126, Chapter 90 Maintenance. Trapelo Road, Chapter 90 Maintenance & Construction. Brooks Road, primary surfacing. Virginia Road, partial improvement. Pierce Hill Road, Flood Relief. Mill Street, Flood Relief.
Many conferences have been held with the State Department of Public Works relative to receiving our just share of State Funds. £ Demands from this level under Chapter 90 Construction indicate the need for careful study and appraisal of the effects upon the Town. However, we do recommend that the allotment of $13,000 be used to surface Trapelo Road with Type I bituminous concrete. This surface will start at the Center and run easterly as far as possible within the financial limits indicated.
The sum of $4,500 allotted for Chapter 90 Maintenance will be used chiefly on Route 126 near Lake Walden.
We are recommending that Silver Hill Road be laid out and taken as a Town road. Some of the very hazardous spots could then be improved by the Town without the danger of this road becoming a speedway. Tower Road will be improved to accommodate automatic gates at the Boston & Maine crossing.
It is our suggestion that the direct allotment under Chapter 718 be applied to improvements of Farrar Road which is in immediate need of repair. Other areas to receive attention are:
Brooks Road Virginia Road Sandy Pond Road at Sandy Pond
We commend the efforts of Mr. Maher and his men who have had un- usual obstacles to overcome both in breakdown of equipment and un- precedented snow and ice.
Health and Sanitation
Special sanitary engineering services have been retained for the Board of Health covering installation of all new sewerage systems. This has proven satisfactory to the Board and will be continued.
New regulations governing the hours and use of the Town Dump have been put into effect and better control has resulted. Use of the
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Town Dump facilities for construction clearance disposal has been expressly forbidden without the approval of the Selectmen. The dump is open on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:30 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. and on those days is under the supervision of a custodian.
Insurance
A complete review of the Town's insurance has been made by a committee appointed by the Selectmen. Members of this committee are:
Mr. Anthony Faunce, Chairman Mr. George G. Tarbell, Jr.
Mr. Ernest Fuller
As a result of several conferences, certain changes have been made and additional insurance coverage in other areas is recommended.
We have converted all fire coverage on Town buildings and contents from scheduled to blanket coverage. Additional coverage is recom- mended in the 1957 budget to include:
1. Increases in boiler insurance.
2. Addition of public liability insurance to include uses given the Town Hall and the Charles Sumner Smith Auditorium.
Although not shown as an insurance item, we are proceeding im- mediately with the microfilming of valuable records. Storage of these films will be made in a vault removed from the metropolitan area and should serve to re-establish vital information if disaster strikes.
Finance
Schools will continue to occupy a substantial segment of the Town's annual operating cost. In working with the Finance Committee on a recommended budget for 1957, we have made every effort to be realistic.
Capital items appearing in separate articles of the warrant are deemed essential to the continued preservation of service and proper- ties without extravagance.
Air Force Cambridge Research Center
We all recognize the importance of the work going on at this center. The task of mutually understanding one another's problem is a con- tinuing one, and the Selectmen, School Committee and Mr. Douglass Roberts have conferred many times with Colonel Woodrow Dunlop and his staff on matters involving the relationship between Hanscom Field and the Town of Lincoln.
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TOWN GOVERNMENT
Any arbitrary stand could conceivably do injury to the cause of National Defense and in turn the very town itself. However, the citizens of Lincoln have accepted their just share of these obliga- tions. It becomes more apparent that any expansion beyond the bounds presently conceded would alter our fiscal position and the continuity of residential growth essential to the preservation of this New England community.
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