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TRAINING ACTIVITIES
A continuing training program was carried out during the year by the training officer. The program included the usual procedures, new subjects and new procedures.
A training model was introduced to demonstrate mouth-to-mouth resuscita- tion. The model is equipped with adapters for instruction for this type of resusci- tation on persons who have had laryngectomies. The training officer also attended sessions on closed heart cardiac massage. These lectures were given by and the direction of physician specialist at Quincy and Newton Hospitals and the Red Cross. The training officer then instructed the Department personnel.
Procedures of carries and transportation of hospital patients were given to Department personnel and also to hospital personnel.
A school of instruction was held for all members who had been appointed to the Department previous to October 15, 1962 and after the last school.
The training officer also supervised the testing of all new hose received. He also trained security personnel at the Proctor-Gamble Plant in the use and handling of first aid fire extinguishers.
During the first three months of the year officers from the Department at- tended special classes held by the Boston Fire Department at the Boston Fire Academy at Moon Island.
The training officer held and supervised a total of 136 drills covering the following subjects: Pumping operations, resuscitation drills, uses of redector in- struments, rescue carries, gas masks and special training subjects.
The Auxiliary Fire Department gave valuable assistance to the Department throughout the year. Twenty-three (23) members gave 1,161 mantours and 5,605.5 man hours of duty.
A complete report of their activities have been filed in a separate report by the Civil Defense Director.
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INVENTORY OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Fighting Apparatus - Company - Type - Station - Make - Year
Company Type of Equipment
Location
Make Year
Engine 1 1000 GPM Triple Comb. Pumper
Headquarters
Seagrave 1955
Engine 2 1000 GPM Triple Comb. Pumper
Atlantic
Pirsch 1947
Engine 3 1000 GPM Triple Comb. Pumper
Quincy Point
Seagrave 1957
Engine 4 1000 GPM Triple Comb. Pumper
Wollaston
West Quincy Houghs Neck
Pirsch
1947
Engine 7 1000 GPM Triple Comb. Pumper
Hose 1 Booster Hose Wagon
Ladder 1 100 Ft. Tiller Aerial Ladder
Headquarters
Seagrave 1940
Ladder 2 75 Ft. Tiller Aerial Ladder
Wollaston
Seagrave
1950
Ladder 3 65 Ft. Junior Aerial Truck
West Quincy
Pirsch 1945
Ladder 4
65 Ft. Junior Aerial Truck
Houghs Neck
Seagrave 1957
Ladder 5
85 Ft. Tiller Aerial Ladder
Seagrave 1954
Spec. Ser.
Rescue Emergency Lights
Headquarters
Ford
1951
Reserve
Engines
Two 750 GPM Triple Comb. Pumpers
Maxims
1936
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MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLES
Department Use
Type of Vehicle
Make
Year
Chief's Car
Four Door Sedan
Dodge
1957
Deputy Chiefs' Car
Four Door Sedan
Chevrolet
1960
Fire Prevention-Spare Car
Four Door Sedan
Ford 1961
Supply & Service Truck
Panel Truck
Chevrolet
1956
Fire Alarmı Maintenance
Pick-Up & Service
Chevrolet
1957
Fire Alarm Maintenance
Line Work
Ford
1960
Trailer Pumps
500 GPM Capacity
Maxim
1942
FIGHTING FIRES CAN BE RUGGED BUSINESS
Private JOSEPH MOSSESSO is given aid by fellow firefighters when he was overcome by smoke while battling a lumber yard blaze.
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Seagrave 1959
Engine 5 1000 GPM Triple Comb. Pumper
Engine 6 1000 GPM Triple Comb. Pumper
Seagrave 1960
Seagrave 1961
Seagrave 1953
Squantum Headquarters
Station
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
THOMAS V. MORRISSEY, Purchasing Agent
1962
1961
1960
Purchase Orders Issued
14,985
15,270
14,055
Dollar Value of Purchase Orders
$3,981,317.42
$1,179,897.42
$3,977.719.71
Contracts Issued
383
324
315
Dollar Value of Contracts
$2,170,242.76
$1,603,609.61
$1,401,020.51
Requisitions Received and Filled
14,605
14,309
16,021
Department Expense % Expense Average Per Dollar Including Salaries
$28,244.00
$27,925.00
$28,017.08
.7091
.6061
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BOARD OF MANAGERS OF HISTORICAL PLACES
WILLIAM C. EDWARDS, City Historian
The Presidents' Adams Birthplaces opened to the public April 19, to November 1, were visited during the period by more than 6,000 persons from 46 states and 21 foreign countries.
Educationally, these presidential birthplaces, the oldest in the country, because of their historical and architectural merit are becoming of greater importance to Quincy each year. In March, Mayor Amelio Della Chiesa was advised by the National Park Service, of the Department of the Interior, that the birthplaces of President John Adams and Presi- dent John Quincy Adams had been classified as having exceptional value and were worthy of Reg- istered National Historic Landmark Status, and that certificates and bronze markers were available for each of historic properties, attesting to this status. The bronze markers have been attached to each of the birthplaces.
The elementary and high schools throughout New England are more and more stressing the historical integrity of the Adams Family in our national cul- tural heritage. Letters from all parts of the United States seeking information regarding the City of Quincy and its historic sites have greatly increased in numbers during the year. In 1962, more than 1,100 children from the schools and various organi- zations visited these salt-box cottages.
The grounds surrounding the birthplaces are in
excellent condition due to the conscientious work of the Forestry Department of the city.
On July 19, Mr. Frederick V. Bell, husband of the resident hostess of the John Adams birthplace, passed away. A debt of gratitude is due the late Mr. Bell for his outstanding devotion to the birth- places and the grounds.
The demands for information and the services of the City Historian are increasing each year. A summary of the activities included: 35 inspections during the open season and the winter months of the birthplaces and the grounds; the supervision of the necessary work and repairs to be done at the birthplaces for the opening for the public; 30 tours for special guests and students; bus tours for school children; 150 tours of the First Parish Church and the Presidents' Adams Crypt; 28 lectures of the his- tory and development of Quincy; furnishing maps, and pictures of old Quincy to students, stores and organizations throughout the city; assisting the edi- tors of the Adams Papers and authors writing on different members of the Adams Family; aiding the students of the Saint Mary's Parochial school in their campaign to preserve the site of the Granite Railway; attending hearings in the interest of the historical sites of Quincy; attending the meetings of the Board of Managers of Historical Places when held, and assisting The Quincy Patriot, the Boston Traveler and radio station WJDA with their his- torical writings and broadcasts.
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PARK AND RECREATION BOARD-PARK DIVISION
RICHARD J. KOCH, Executive Secretary
In 1962 Quincy accepted the provision of Chap- ter 78 of the Act of 1961. The Act abolished the Park Board and Recreation Commission and estab- lished the Quincy Park and Recreation Board.
On June 4, 1962, the merged Park and Recrea- tion Board met in the Recreation office and were sworn in by City Clerk John M. Gillis. The new Board consisted of 7 members, five appointed by the Mayor with one of the five being a member of the School Committee; the remaining two members to be elected by the City Council.
Charles T. Sweeny was elected Chairman, Ken- neth P. Fallon, Jr., Vice-Chairman, and Miss Kath- erine G. McCoy, Secretary. The remainder of the Board included: J. Ernest Collins, William J. Mitchell, Richard M. Morrissey, and Gerard A. Coletta, Jr.
PARK DIVISION
On July 2, 1962, Mayor Della Chiesa appointed Richard J. Koch to the new position of Executive Secretary to the Park and Recreation Board and full time administrator of the Park Division.
The Park Division of the Park and Recreation Board with 14 full time employees and 42 seasonal laborers, maintains 8 regulation baseball diamonds, 15 softball diamonds, I bowling green, tennis courts in all wards, two Stadiums, Faxon Park, 9 beaches, 27 playgrounds and a number of smaller parks.
PERMIT'S
The purpose of the Park Division is not only to provide and maintain playground and recreational facilities for the Municipal Recreation Programı, but also to provide, maintain, and issue permits to the many private athletic and recreational organiza- tions in Quincy.
During 1962, the number of permits issued were as follows: Baseball 858, Softball 381, Football 244, and picnics at Faxon Park 35. Total permits issued were 1,286.
FORE RIVER CLUB HOUSE
During early 1962, extensive renovations were completed at the Fore River Clubhouse to make it more presentable to Quincy citizens. The number of permits issued for rental of the clubhouse were as follows: dances 10, banquets 15, meetings 20, private parties 23, wedding receptions 6, city regis- trations 4, making a total of 78 rentals.
The Fore River Clubhouse is one of the largest public buildings in Quincy with two halls - the larger one seating 340 for banquets and 680 for assemblies, while the dance hall has a capacity of 250.
SKATING RINKS
During 1962 two natural skating rinks were added - one at Fore River Field in Quincy and one at Kincaide Park in South Quincy. This brings Quincy with a total of thirteen (13) natural skating ponds and rinks with ten of them floodlighted for night skating. With the lack of snow and the abundance of cold weather, natural ice skating had its greatest season in many years.
USE OF PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Each year the Board receives more requests for the use of Public Address Systems and bandstands from civic organizations for Memorial and Dedica- tion services, field days, festivals, July 4th celebra- tions, parades, and many other occasions.
IMPROVEMENTS
A new basketball court was erected at Beechwood Knoll School to provide outdoor basketball activity for the children of this area.
Combination tennis court and skating rink was constructed at Kincaide Park.
Combination tennis court and skating rink was constructed at Fore River Field.
A new chain link fence was erected at Fore River Field.
A chain link fence at O'Rourke Field was ex- tended.
Extended chain link fence at Kincaide Field.
Electric lights were installed at Faxon tennis courts.
1,142 yards bank sand was delivered to various beaches.
Installed one new set bleachers at Cavanaugh Stadium and blacktopped area under bleachers.
Four foot chain link fence was installed at Or- chard and Brunswick Streets.
Extended 5 foot fence at Stoney Brae.
Repaired fences at the following locations: Adams Field, Welcome Young, Fore River, LaBrecque, Or- chard Street and Elm Street.
Installed two gates at Montclair Playground, and one gate at Welcome Young Playground.
Added and replaced lights at Bowling Green.
Graded washed out slopes at Cavanaugh Stadium. Installed two floodlights at La Brecque Field. Renovated interior of Fore River Clubhouse.
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IMPROVEMENTS: MERRYMOUNT PARK
Two backstops were erected at Pageant Field and two athletic fields that may be used for softball or Little League Baseball.
The Park Division installed electrical facilities at the Black's Creek boathouse and with the newly installed telephone communications, this should offer the maximum in safety at this area. Restrooms were installed at Pageant Field to service the boat- house, picnic, and softball and baseball areas.
Installed paved road from Pageant Field to Boat- house.
Installed new bleachers at Adams Field.
Installed two chain link backstops at Merry- mount Park.
Installed new rest rooms at Pageant Field.
CONCLUSION
Vandalism continues to be a problem; however, immediate repair of damages has cased further de- struction.
The newly created position of a full time Admin- istrator to the Park Division has brought about a more efficient and effective Department.
RECREATION DIVISION
WILLIAM F. RYAN, Director
Operating from January to June under the direc- tion of the seven member Recreation Commission, and from June to December under the jurisdiction of the Park and Recreation Board, the Recreation Department experienced a gradual growth in rec- reational programs and services. Aiming towards a goal of providing Quincy residents with an oppor- tunity for worthy use of their constantly increasing leisure time, this department worked always aware of their policy of not duplicating or competing with other public and private city agencies that also pro- vide recreation.
Much of the success of the over-all program is due to the more than one hundred and fifty part- time and seasonal workers who directed the activi- ties. A corps of dedicated supervisors and specialists who have worked diligently and grown with the program, have been responsible for the in-service training of the younger and new members of the staff. Many of the staff who have been former par- ticipants and volunteer junior leaders, whose nat- ural leadership ability and strong desire to help others have interested them enough so that they have chosen Recreation as a career. Miss Carolyn M. Zoia of Wollaston completed a ten week, full- time field work experience with the department this year, prior to receiving her degree in Recreation from the University of Massachusetts and accepting a position with the Pittsfield Park and Recreation Department.
Close to 300 youngsters participated in the Junior Leaders program as volunteers in all phases of the program. This program, unique in recreation in the country, has enabled the department to increase the quality and participation of activities, as the youngsters help the paid personnel in many ways.
Slightly over ninety-cents was the per capita cost for Quincy's municipal recreation program this year
as against the national standard of $3.00 per capita. Despite this indicated deficiency, the fact that Quincy is unusually fortunate in other recreational opportunities provided by other agencies and groups, may somewhat offset this condition. How- ever, a professional recreation facility and program survey this year of thirty-eight to forty communities in the Metropolitan Boston area clearly showed that Quincy rated high in facilities, program and participation and low on budget and full-time staff.
This year showed a marked increase in the inter- est of all ages in the importance of physical fitness through recreation. The policy of the department in providing instruction and a chance to participate in sports which have a carry-over value, supple- mented the regular team and league play. Increased interest in individual type activities such as skiing, tennis, gymnastics, sailing, golf and water skiing, was very noticeable.
PARENTS INTERESTED
Many more parents are becoming interested in the community recreation program because they have been drawn into it by their children. The idea of a family playing together is important as it helps to solidify this basic unit of society. A pilot evening instructional sailing program for adults. utilizing the city's thirty boats at Black's Creek, was ex- tremely successful and will become a regular yearly activity. As across the nation, Quincy too felt the booming interest in Winter skiing. The city is most fortunate to have free use of the hill at Furnace Brook Golf Club for this activity as well as the golf course for their instructional golf program in the Summer. Special playground parents' night pro- grams, city-wide tournaments, exhibits, end of the season, and demonstration programs, showed the parents the positive results of a well-rounded rec- reation program for youngsters of all ages.
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SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES
This year showed another increase in the popula- tion of the sixty-five and over age group living in the city. The Department's requests for activities for those in the "Golden Age" of life was evidenced as more and more people are retiring earlier, living longer and are in better health to enjoy activities of a recreational nature. Senior Citizens Identifica- tion Cards are issued to this group, which are good for reduced rates at many events as well as for the department sponsored trips out of the city to events such as Red Sox ball games, events at Boston Gar- den, Fairs, Flower Show, etc.
The Director of Recreation has worked closely with the officers of nine privately sponsored clubs
for Senior Citizens and as a member of the Council For The Aging. This Council has been able to get the city to take over the Spanish American War Veterans Building on High School Avenue which will be renovated and used as a Drop-in Center for Senior Citizens. This accomplishment is a step in the right direction towards providing similar cen- ters for senior citizens in all sections of the city and it also points out the need for additional rec- reational staff to work with this age group.
The Park and Recreation Board are more than proud of the fact that the City of Quincy's Recrea- tion program continues to be rated as one of the finest and diversified programs in the Common- wealth.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
Afterschool programs
Golf
Retarded children
Archery
Gymnastics
Sailing
Apparatus play
Handicraft
Sand box play
Badminton
Hiking
Senior Citizens programs
Baseball
Horseshoes
Shuffleboard
Basketball
Kałał
Singing
Basketry
Kickball
Skating
Beach trips
Junior Leaders Program
Skiing instruction
Blind children
Junior Olympics
Ski Carnival
Boating
Leaders training course
Softball
Bowling
Leagues
Special events
Ceramics
Life saving course
Stagemobile
Checkers
Loaned equipment service
Storytelling
Chess
Miniature golf
Swimming instruction
Clay work
Movies
Talent shows
Copper work
Mothers swim class
Tennis
Contests
Music
Tournaments
Croquet
Nature recreation
Travelling Zoo
Dancing
Nautical Day
Tumbling
Dramatics
Nursing Home Program
Volleyball
Exhibits
Playground programs
Water ballet
Field Day
Parties
Water Carnival
Field trips
Poster Contest
Waterskiing
Football (touch)
Quiet games
Weight Lifting
Games
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The Park and Recreation Board is the first joint board set up to supervise the actions of both facilities after the Park and Recreation Divisions were amalgamated through an Act of the Legislature. Seated, left to right, are KENNETH P. FALLON, JR., Vice-Chairman; MISS KATHERINE G. MCCOY, Secretary; and CHARLES T. SWEENY, Chairman. Standing, WILLIAM J. MITCHELL, GERARD A. COLETTA, JR., RICHARD M. MORRISSEY and J. ERNEST COLLINS.
RICHARD J. KOCH is sworn in by City Clerk JOHN M. GILLIS, left, as executive secretary, Park Division, of the Park and Recreation Board - a new position created by the merger of the two departments.
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CEMETERY BOARD OF MANAGERS
RECEIPTS - 1962
Sale of lots
Care of lots Interments Foundations for monuments Perpetual Care
$15,300.00 75.00
36,780.00
5,329.57
34,875.00
Number of graves opened
604
264
Number of graves sold Cremations
10
Removals
7
Foundations poured
295
Final plans have been formulated and shrubs have been purchased to landscape and beautify our newest section, namely, Section R.
Many questions have been asked regarding the old Sailor's Cemetery off Fenno, Street as to who is responsible for its maintenance. The Board of Managers delved into the records and found that it was under the jurisdiction of a Board of Man- agers set up many years ago, located in Boston, with the prime function of maintaining said cemetery which, for many years, has not been done. Steps have been taken, and it is now before the courts, to determine whether or not it will be turned over to our Board of Managers for maintenance or order
the men of their own board to perform their duties as it was originally set up for them to do.
In regard to the property requested from the Met- ropolitan District Commission in the Blue Hill area for another cemetery, no decision has been made relative to its purcahses. Borings and test pits have been dug and these findings are now being weighed as to the feasibility of this site for cemetery pur- poses. We hope that a decision will be forthcoming in the very near future as saleable land at Mount Wollaston Cemetery is fast coming to an end and by the middle of the summer no more land will be available. In view of these facts we will have to purchase whatever we can, as soon as possible, to enable us to insure burial lots for our citizens of Quincy.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
ANTHONY J. VENNA, Commissioner
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Public Law 87-543 passed by Congress and new regulations issued by our State Welfare Department have brought about many changes in qualifications of personnel. A social worker to be employed in a local welfare department now must have at least a bachelors degree from an accredited college and it is the hope of the federal authorities that workers will obtain a masters degree. In order to help workers obtain this the federal government will participate in the cost of tuition and salary of those attending graduate school.
The reduction in the number of cases handled by family case workers necessitated adding two social workers to our staff in order to comply with require- ment of no more than fifty cases per worker.
A new position of Deputy Director was created in July and Mr. Robert B. Manning was appointed to this position. Mr. Manning formerly held the position of Principal Social Work Supervisor and
Miss Margaret M. Whalen, formerly a Social Work Supervisor was advanced to this position. Mrs. Marie Walsh, a Social Worker, was promoted to the posi- tion of Social Work Supervisor in charge of the Family Service Unit.
We had a turn over of six social workers and three clerks during 1962.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
A plan for more intensified case work services to Aid to Dependent Children families has been put into eflect by the latest federal legislation in Public Law 87-543, H.R. Bill 10606. Our Massachusets State Welfare Department now requires, in accord- ance with this federal legislation, that communities with caseloads of over 200 families set up a sepa- rate family case work unit as of July 1, 1962 in which each case worker is allowed no more than fifty family cases. More frequent home visits are now required and in order to help finance this the Federal Government will now pay 75% of the cost
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of administration of Aid to Dependent Children, the State of Massachusetts 121/2% and the remain- ing 121/2",, to be paid by the City of Quincy.
Quincy was one of the twenty-two communities in Massachusetts required to set up this family case work unit. With these reduced case loads it is ex- pected that workers will have more time to con- centrate on family problems hopefully to help pre- vent juvenile delinquency and school drop-outs. The main focus of this program is to try to reunite families, thus strengthening family life. Also a more concentrated effort to locate deserting parents will be effected and closer contacts with families will try to prevent fraud. In order to carry out these requirements continuing in-service training program is being planned for local departments. A recent federal change in the Social Security Act effective October 1, 1962 now allows federal matching for grants to the second parent in the family who is eligible because of physical or mental incapacity or through continued unemployment.
On December 31, 1962 this program was caring for 228 families (195 adults and 534 children) as compared to 1961 when we aided 212 families (178 adults and 435 children).
The costs in 1962 on this program were $431,- 849.24, an increase over 1961 of $114,849.24 when the total spent was $317,000.00.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED
Medical Assistance for the Aged under the Kerr- Mills Act has now completed its second full year in operation. There were 380 applications filed by Quincy residents in 1962 and there were 339 active cases on our rolls at year's end. Of this number, the department is financially assisting 213 persons who are patients in Nurisng Homes and Chronic Hospitals.
Several changes in the law and policy governing this category of assistance took effect during 1962. The daily rate we are required to pay for Nursing Home care was increased from $6.60 to $6.85. Our Visiting Nurse Association increased its charges from $3.00 to $3.50 per visit. The mandatory daily rate paid at the Quincy City Hospital was increased from $27.71 to $29.25 on January 1, 1962. When one considers the constantly increasing costs of drugs, medicines and other medical needs in addi- tion to the foregoing, it can readily be seen that the expense of administering the Medical Assist- ance for the Aged program will continue its upward spiral.
Children of applicants and recipients of Medical Assistance for the Aged were granted an increase in their income exemption, by Statute, which is bound to increase the department's expenditures in behalf of their aged parents.
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