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Senior Set
The two senior citizens groups, the Golden Age Club for men, and the Women's Senior Citizen's Club, operated separately until the spring of the year. Both groups held regularly scheduled meetings at which speakers, films, entertainers, etc. were presented, and in addition the members went on tours, attended sporting events, shows, and the like. In the interests of better programming, and in keeping with the practice in other communities, the two groups were combined in September to form what is now known as "The Senior Set." Gatherings of the Senior Set are now held on the average of every three weeks with the same general types of programs being presented. Trips also are conducted for the combined group which at prsent has approximately two hundred on the mailing list. Activities are conducted at the first floor hall of the Recreation Center.
Baton Twirling
Attendance in Baton Twirling classes has continued very high with more than one hundred girls in the age group of six to eighteen receiving expert instruction one afternoon of the week at the Recreation Center. Within the group is a marching unit known as the Norwood Rec-Ettes. This uniformed group takes part in local parades. Another most successful Open House was conducted in the spring of the year when Competition was staged among the Norwood girls in the classes and parents and friends had the opportunity to see the girls perform. In the fall of the year, the Norwood Twirling Club, an organization of parents and friends of the girls joined with the Department to present the Fourth Annual National Baton Twirling Association Open Competition at the Norwood Junior High School. Contestants were on hand from all New England states, with many champions in their class present. The Competition was again an out- standing success, and thanks are due the members of the Norwood Twirling Club for their efforts.
Rifle Club
Boys in the age group from fourteen through eighteen may avail themselves of the opportunity to learn the proper use of firearms under expert instruction and supervision in the Norwood Recreation Junior Rifle Club. The Club is divided into a Beginners Group and an Advanced Group, with each group meeting one evening a week during all except the summer months at the range at the Municipal Building. After learning the funda- mentals of marksmanship and safety, the boys can fire for individual awards, take part in team postal matches, conducted by the National Rifle Association, of which the Club is a member, and they can take part in shoulder-to-shoulder matches with similar organizations in this area. A total of sixty boys participate in the Rifle Club program.
Recreation Basketball League
From early December through early March of each year the Recreation Basketball League is operated for young men beyond high school age to provide them with much needed physical exercise and healthy competition.
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REPORT OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Six teams with a total registration of more than ninety young men took part in the season that ended in late February 1961, and a like number returned upon resumption of the program in December. Supervision, equip- ment, and rental fees for the Senior High School gym are provided by the Recreation Department. Games are played on two evenings of the week with many spectators also enjoying the games. Construction work at the Senior High School has only slightly interfered with the program and cooperation on the part of School officials has been excellent in helping us to keep the program functioning.
Girls Drama
Approximately one hundred fifty girls regularly take part in this most popular program which has grown yearly since its beginning many years ago. The girls, ranging in age from seven through thirteen, meet in regular weekly sessions at the Recreation Center after school under the direction of the Supervisor of Drama and her Associate Supervisor. During the sessions, many activities related to Drama are conducted on an informal basis. On three occasions during the year, Open House is staged when parents and friends of the girls have an opportunity to observe first hand the work of the girls. Through this program, the girls are able to gain poise and confidence in expressing themselves as well as learning funda- mentals of Drama, all the time enjoying themselves.
Halloween Program
Two parties were conducted on Halloween Night in 1961 for the young people of Norwood. Seventh and eighth graders had their party at Social Hall of the Recreation Center, while high school age young people had their party at the Norwood Armory. Both parties were supervised by members of the Department staff with help from the local Police Department and members of the National Guard Company at the Armory. Both parties as always were very well attended and were run off without trouble, a fact that should be considered a tribute to the young people attending. Norwood's continuing negligible record of vandalism on Halloween attests to the value of the parties.
Friday Dances
Dances are conducted each Friday evening from September through May for eighth and seventh graders at the Recreation Center. An orchestra is engaged to play for dancing in Social Hall, the dance beginning at 7:30 and ending at 10:00 p.m. Activities during the evening are supervised by members of the Recreation Department staff and a Police Officer is on duty at each dance. A token admission charge of 25 cents is made with receipts being turned over weekly to the Treasurer. Attendance at this very popular series of dances runs from to a low of 100 to a high of 200 according to the weather, season of the year, and conflict with other activities.
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Boys Activities
Supervision is provided at the gym at Swimming Pool Hall of the Recreation Center each afternoon after school and on Saturdays until noon from early November through mid April. Boys of all ages and sizes are able to play basketball and take part in other suitable programs under super- vision, with each boy attending invited to participate. Many boys not capable for various reasons of taking part in more highly organized sports activities, can through this more or less informal program, take part in wholesome and enjoyable competition. Attendance varies according to the schedule of outside activities, but there are never less than twenty five present at a session, and often there are upwards of fifty.
Symphony Orchestra
After having been inactive through the 1960-1961 season, the Norwood- Norfolk County Orchestra was revived in the fall of 1961 and continues to function at the present time with renewed interest and membership. The Orchestra is made up of amateur musicians from Norwood and surrounding communities who are interested in getting together once a week for the purpose of playing classical, light classical and popular music. Raymond F. Fleck has returned as volunteer director of the Orchestra for the new season and present indications are that the Orchestra will stay together through the season.
Along with the revival of the Orchestra came a revival of the Norwood Christmas Festival of Music which was presented at the Norwood Junior High School Auditorium on the first Sunday of December as a suitable event to usher in the Christmas season in Norwood. The choirs from six local churches presented selections from their repertoire, the Orchestra presented several selections and accompanied carol singing by the audience, and for the finale of the evening all choirs joined with the Orchestra for a thrilling climax rendition of two appropriate selections. This Seventh Annual Christmas Festival of Music was enjoyed by a capacity audience which was loud in its praise of this fine event. Sincere congratulations are due to all who cooperated to make the event such a success.
Miscellaneous
The Recreation Department and its staff was able to assist many individuals and organizations during the year with projects related to recreation. The Department cooperated with other municipal departments in such programs as coasting streets, skating areas, lighting of areas, maintenance of areas, etc. The Superintendent appeared before local groups to tell of the functions and programs of the Department. Material was prepared and distributed to new comers to Norwood through the Welcome Wagon. The Superintendent served as Secretary for the Senior Citizens Committee, as a member of the Veterans' Fund Study Committee, and until June was Chairman of the Water Safety Committee of the Norwood Branch of the American National Red Cross.
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Conclusion
The programs and activities described herein could not have been planned or carried out without the assistance and cooperation of many other individuals and groups. We are especially appreciative of the assistance given by the General Manager and his staff, by the Board of Selectmen, by the Selectmen's Advisory Committee, and by many other official and unofficial town bodies. Sincere thanks also go to the many persons employed in various capacities during the year for their continuing loyalty, enthusiasm, and efficiency. Lastly, we wish to express appreciation to the countless participants in the various programs for their under- standing and cooperation throughout the year. All we ask is the continuing cooperation and help of all these individuals and groups in order that we may continue to serve Norwood's growing population by offering good programs and good facilities for their recreation.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD E. READY Superintendent
REPORT OF FISH AND GAME WARDEN
Hours of patroling time
1,390
Car mileage 5,975
Number of complaints
13
Complaints investigated
10
Prosecutions resulting
None
Respectfully submitted,
Town Fish & Game Warden JAMES E. BUNNEY,
REPORT OF NORWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mr. Walter Blasenak
Municipal Building
Norwood, Massachusetts
RE: Annual Report of the Norwood Housing Authority.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is a copy of the Annual Report of the Norwood Housing Au- thority for the year 1961.
Very truly yours, LAWRENCE J. O'BRIEN Executive Director
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Meetings : Annual Meeting-First Friday after the Annual Town Election. Regular Meetings-First and third Wednesdays of the month-14 Adams Street.
Members: Roger J. Connolly, Chairman; John L. Griffin, Vice Chair- man; Frank L. Walsh, Treasurer; Francis E. Donlan, Assistant Treasurer; Joseph Long.
Personnel: Lawrence J. O'Brien, Executive Director and Secretary; Sul- livan and Schwartz, Accountants; Attorney Dennis P. O'Leary, Counsel; Frank A. Morrill Inc., Servicing Broker-Insurance.
The Norwood Housing Authority is a public corporation formed in August of 1948 to administer all types of Public Housing.
It is composed of four elected officials and one State-appointed member. One member is appointed or elected each year for a term of five years.
Mr. Frank Walsh was reappointed as the State Representative on July 2, 1961.
The Authority currently administers a 75-unit State-aided Veterans Development constructed in 1950 and a 50-unit State-aided Elderly Develop- ment completed December 1, 1961.
Since both of these developments were constructed as a result of State Legislation under Chapters 200 and 667 of the State Housing Laws, all major decisions and expenditures must receive final approval of the State Housing Board. The Commonwealth guarantees payment of bonds over a 40 year period and pays a subsidy of 21/2% of the Development cost on each project.
The primary purpose of all State-aided Public Housing is to provide decent housing for the low-income groups at rents they can afford to pay.
The Veterans Development has 33 single houses with 3 bedrooms, 12 duplex and 6 triplex apartment buildings with 2 bedrooms. The Authority intends to paint the exteriors of these buildings in the spring of 1962.
The Elderly Development has 50 3-room apartments housed in 6 build- ings and a Community Building located on Adams Street. All 50 tenants signed leases on December 15, 1961 and the Project was 100% occupied on January 1, 1962.
In the fall of 1961, Mr. John E. Bamber, a member of the Authority for 11 years, passed away. We wish to take this opportunity to give recognition to Mr. Bamber's unselfish devotion and sacrifice during his long years of service on the Norwood Housing Authority.
NORWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
ROGER J. CONNOLLY JOHN L. GRIFFIN FRANCIS E. DONLAN FRANK L. WALSH JOSEPH LONG
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REPORT OF NORWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
NORWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY NORWOOD 200-1 MASS. BALANCE SHEET-DECEMBER 31, 1961
ASSETS
Appropriation Fund-Union Savings
796.20
Administration Fund-Norfolk County Trust
16,686.24
17,482.44
Tenants' Accounts Receivable
1,278.00
Debt Service Fund
10,923.38
Debt Service Trust Fund
902.50
Debt Service Trust Fund Investment-U. S. Bonds
1,000.00
12,825.88
Investments-Norwood Co-op
23,201.60
Investments-Union Savings
30,000.00
53,201.60
Development Costs
800,000.00
Less-Dev. Cost Liquidation
126,000.00
674,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS
$758,787.92
LIABILITIES
Accrued Insurance
857.77
Tenants' Prepaid Rents
2.00
Tenants' Security Deposits
760.00
762.00
Bonds Authorized
800,000.00
Less-Bonds Retired
126,000.00
674,000.00
State Aid Unapplied
4,500.00
Matured Interest and Principal
15,577.88
Debt Service Reserve
24,718.30
Unamortized Bond Premium
1,902.50
Operating Reserve
27,558.50
Capital Donation
1,000.00
Reduction of Annual Contribution
500.00
75,757.18
Net Income
7,410.97
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$758,787.92
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NORWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY NORWOOD 667-1 MASS BALANCE SHEET-DECEMBER 31, 1961
ASSETS
Development Fund
23,377.96
Administration Fund
2,749.00
26,126.96
Investments-U. S. Bills Due 1/18/62
30,000.00
Accounts Receivable-Development
150.39
Development Costs
600,819.81
Incompleted Contracts
6,255.00
TOTAL ASSETS
$663,352.16
LIABILITIES
Tenants' Prepaid Rents
1,374.50
Accounts Payable-Administration
150.39
Contract Retentions
30,875.36
Unearned Interest
180.60
Notes Authorized
620,000.00
Interest Accrued
3,292.20
Contract Awards
6,255.00
Net Income
1,224.11
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$663,352.16
REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD
The organizational meeting of the Norwood Planning Board was held on Monday, January 23, 1962 in the Municipal Building. Frederick F. Brown was elected Chairman and James T. O'Sullivan was elected Clerk. Other members of the Board included J. Edward Bamber, Thomas K. McManus, and Paul M. Murphy. Miss Inez Gallazzi was retained as Secretary, and Walter R. Ryan as engineer for the year of 1961.
The Planning Board, at their initial meeting, also met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the development of Arnold and Audubon Roads rela- tive to sewer which would be entering the town trunk line in the area. The Planning Board agreed to take the recommendations of the Selectmen under advisement, via the Town Engineer.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY: (Sitting) John L. Griffin, Roger J. Connolly, Chairman; Francis E. Donlan; (Standing) Dennis P. O'Leary, Attorney; Joseph Long, Lawrence J. O'Brien, Secretary; Frank L. Walsh.
(Standing) Thomas K. McManus, J. Edward Bamber, Paul M. Murphy.
PLANNING BOARD: (Sitting) Inez Gallazzi, Secretary; Frederick F. Brown, Chairman; James T. O'Sullivan, Clerk;
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Allen Benjamin : re Zoning Revision
Mr. Allen Benjamin and his assistant met with the Board to discuss the preliminary report of the proposed revisions of the Norwood Zoning By-Laws. Mr. Benjamin discussed at length the proposed map designating the various districts. The Board was left copies of the preliminary plan to review before the next meeting with Mr. Benjamin.
Alcar Properties
The following action was taken relative to Alcar Properties:
1. Requested photostatic copy of supposed agreement between Alcan Properties and Almor Homes with respect to Croyden Road.
2. The Board informed Alcar Properties that no action would be taken on release of bond for Greenwich Road (lots #27-36 incl.) until drain prob- lem taken care of.
3. Placed report of engineer on Inverness Road on file pending receipt of bond for Croyden Road. Also place similar report on Harrow Road on file for same reason.
4. Set bond for $7500 instead of previously stated $5000 on Devon Road. Sent letter to Alcar Properties stating so, also adding Board is not releasing conditional approval until corrections are made.
Almor Homes
The following action was taken relative to Almor Homes:
1. Requested Almor Homes to submit a bond in the amount of $17,500 for completion of Croyden Road from Westover Parkway to Croyden Road.
2. Informed Town Engineer to request Almor Homes to submit request for conditional approval of Croyden and Yarmouth Roads in writing.
The Planning Board also requested Town Engineer's report on Audubon and Arnold Roads.
Abandonment of Lenox Street was discussed at length, witli no formal action being taken by the Board.
Meeting of February 6, 1961
The Planning Board accepted for publication the report. as prepared by Clerk of the Board McManus for publication in the Town Report. Other ac- tions of the Board at this meeting included:
1. Meeting with Alvin Slotnik and Leo Wolf relative to Yarmouth and Croyden Roads. Released bond for Inverness Road from Croyden to Burnley Road.
2. Met with Leo Wolf regarding the various developments which Mr. Wolf was associated with in tlie Town.
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3. Met with Mr. Arthur Brown regarding plan of land on Nahatan Street on which he would like to build. Mr. Brown was told to check if the lot was recorded.
4. Voted to inform Alcar Properties of: Release of bonds for Harrow Road and Inverness Road; inspection not yet made on Bonney Lane; re- fusal to release bond on Greenwich Road until drainage problem corrected. Set bond for Devon Road at $7500.00.
5. Voted to conduct public hearing on Audubon and Arnold Roads March 6, 1961.
6. Informed Selectmen that Juniper Drive, Jacobsen Drive, Lynwood Drive and Bornwood Drive ready for acceptance.
7. Budget meeting with Finance Commission set for February 7, 1961.
Meeting of February 13, 1961
The following actions were taken by the Planning Board:
1. Met with Planning Consultant Allen Benjamin. After discussion of proposed zoning by-law, the Board suggested several changes to the pre- liminary report.
2. Voted to inform Selectmen of status of Rizzo area on Sumner Street with respect to proposed rezoning, stating area conditionally approved and therefore not affected.
3. Forwarded report of Northplain Street to Attorney for residents of the street.
4. Forwarded letter to Town Clerk from Mr. Wolf regarding obligations under bond furnished for Mayfair and Dorset Streets.
5. Infomed Mr. Wolf by letter, Planning Board still not satisfied with work on Devon Road.
6. Requested legal advice from Town Counsel re Nottingham Road utilities.
Meeting of February 20, 1961
The following action was taken at the meeting of February 20:
1. Voted to request Selectmen to invite Board of Health to meeting regarding general residence area southerly of Traphole Brook to be changed to manufacturing area on recommendation of Mr. Benjamin.
2. Discussed demand of Selectmen that services of Planning Board Engineer Walter Ryan be terminated. Chairman to discuss situation with General Manager.
3. Requested Walpole Planning Board for copy of plan of Rustic Acres Development as it effects the town.
4. Set bond for portion of Nottingham Road, excluding lots 22 and 129 which will be dealt with later. Included installation of 8" water main gate and valve. Set hearing date for Nottingham Road.
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5. Voted to release conditional approval on portion of Croyden Road and requested engineering report of Yarmouth Road utilities.
6. Discussed letter from First Congregational Church relative to zoning study involving their property.
Meeting of March 6, 1961
The following actions were taken by the Planning Board:
1. Conducted public hearing on modification of subdivision of Arnold and Audubon Roads Developer and abuttors (duly notified) discussed situa- tion in detail. Drainage and other problems in area explored in lengthy meeting.
2. Notified developers of discrepancies on Yarmouth Road from Croydell to Greenwich Road which must be corrected before conditional approval can be obtained. Drainage problem on Greenwich Road still not taken care of. Attorney for residents effected notified Planning Board work not done.
3. The Planning Board went on record as opposing House Bill No. 1584, regarding gravel removal involved in state or federal projects.
Meeting of March 20, 1961
The following action was taken by the Planning Board:
1. The Planning Board met with Planning Consultant Allen Benjamin and the Industrial Committee to discuss the progress of the proposed zoning by-law. Later, the Parking Commission and Board of Appeal also met with the Planning Board and the consultant. Several very important items were considered and changes made to the preliminary zoning by-law.
2. The Planning Board met with residents of Devon Road and surround- ing areas who complained that the developer had not brought their streets up to grade.
3. The Board signed release of conditional approval agreement for Croyden Road from Devon to Yarmouth.
4. Engineer Ryan presented a verbal report on a conference held with Norwood Engineering Company and the Town Engineer.
Meeting of March 30, 1961
The following action was taken by the Board:
1. Met with Senior High School Building Committee to discuss layout of Marlboro Street. Planning Board agreed to draw up plan for street and call hearing.
2. Meeting with Industrial Committee, Selectmen and Planning Con- sultant. Mr. Benjamin explained in detail some of the aspects of the pro- posesd zoning by-law. Set-backs, land uses, parking, new districts, apartment zones and other phases of the proposed by-law were discussed. Mr. Benjamin and the Board made note of several suggestions which would be incorporated into the new law.
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Meeting of April 3, 1961
The following actions were taken by the Planning Board:
1. Letter sent to General Manager stating Marlboro Street is to be added to list of streets to be accepted.
2. Informed Selectmen, as per request, that Planning Board allows developer two years to complete development. However, bonding companies automatically extend bond at end of that time.
3. Public Hearing, Nottingham Drive: re proposed modification of the subdivision of Nottingham Drive. Developers Leo Wolf and Abraham Shagoury were present to air their views. Discussion was on the responsi- bility for installation of water, sewer and drains at the intersection of Nottingham Dr. and Devon Road.
4. Voted to release conditional approval of bonds on Yarmouth Road from Croyden to Greenwich.
5. Voted to contact Almor Homes relative to acquisition of land for cemetery purposes.
6. Washington Street widening: The Planning Board voted to inform the Selectmen that Washington Street was a county way and therefore the problem of widening at Lenox Street along Washington Street formerly the property of Jack Madden did not come under the jurisdiction of the Planning Board.
7. The Planning Board agreed that Mr. Bamber would discuss the Arnold-Audubon Road problem with the Town Engineer to see if an amicable solution could be worked out in regards the proposed modification.
Meeting of April 10, 1961
1. The Planning Board met with Attorney for the developer in the Audubon-Arnold Road area and the developer's engineer, for further dis- cussion of the proposed modification. The developer's engineer stated that the major problem is in regard to the sewer line and coverage. The developer's attorney indicated that he was in favor of a settlement so that construction could begin without any further delay. Mr. Hamilton, the Town Engineer, was not present but it was stated that he was not willing to change his modification proposal. The Board again took the matter under advisement.
2. Mr. Benjamin informed the Board via letter that the third revision of the proposed by-law was ready.
3. Discussion rezoning petition for land located at rear of Art Johnson's on Everett Street from General Residence to Business or Manufacturing.
Meeting of April 17, 1961
1. Discussed problem of completion of streets in Westover area. Requested legal information from Town Counsel.
2. Met with engineer Eugene Smith and Attorney Harry Wilson to discuss Audubon-Arnold Road situation in an attempt to reach an agreement.
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On a split vote (three voting in favor and two abstaining) it was voted that the plan of Arnold-Audubon Road dated Sept. 17, 1955 be modified.
3. Met with Messrs. Phillips, Hintsa, Powell and Shagoury for a dis- cussion of utilities in Nottingham Drive. Some conflict arose as to which developers' plans were recorded earlier, but no agreement as to who was responsible for installing the utilities was reached.
4. The Board signed the following plans as not requiring subdivision approval: Lenox Street widening from Guild St. to Nahatan Street; Bellevue Avenue re sale of land to resident; land to be acquired for cemetery purposes.
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