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Winter Street between the Beers' drive and Old County Road (18) - The culvert is too high, producing a bad pocket of water on the upstream side. The lowering of this culvert is necessary.
Trapelo Road at border of DeNormandie and Pollard prop- erties (19), the culvert is too high to permit the land above to drain. West of the DeNormandie barn (20), a small area of pocketed water should be drained to the nearby culvert which is low enough.
Concord Road - The brook draining the extensive marsh extending from near St. Anne's Church to above Baker Bridge Road was examined and found unobstructed at Baker Road (21) and at the railroad (22). Apparently water is held back throughout the entire area by the culvert under Concord Road near Sherman's (23). When examined, water was dammed back to a height of nearly a foot by stones at the mouth of the culvert. A larger culvert at this location should be considered on account of the more rapid drainage it would permit with the consequent reduction in mosquito breeding.
Culvert near Rice's Garage, Concord Road (24), is obstruc- ted at the outlet. It is not low enough to permit complete drainage of the low land on the west side of the road.
Lincoln Cemetery (25) - The marsh between Flint's greenhouse and the cemetery contains ditches in which water stands, producing a bad mosquito breeding place. The
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
ditches and culverts in the cemetery will require careful grading to remove this water.
The above recommendations, if carried out, will eliminate certain places as the sources of mosquitoes, and will reduce the amount of breeding in others. They do not include all of the mosquito breeding areas in the town, nor do they pro- vide complete correction of the conditions resulting in mos- quito breeding in the places described. If, after the above recommendations have been acted upon, it is desired to ex- tend the work, a further survey by the Reclamation Board may be obtained upon request.
R. W. WALES, Entomologist.
*The numbers refer to those on the Geodetic Survey map, which is on the bulletin board at the Town Hall. Members of the Board of Health also have copies.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
At the time of writing this report the cemetery has a thick blanket of undisturbed snow, which is very beautiful to look at but would be decidedly inconvenient should we be called upon to arrange for a burial. The roads in the cemetery be- long to the Town as well as our other roads and why shouldn't they be plowed at the same time, at least so that a car could go in and around the main and outside roadways.
The general care given our cemeteries this past year has been limited as in 1944, and part of the appropriation, re- turned to the Town Treasurer.
With more labor available in the coming years we hope to have all the old iron pipes removed and more lots bounded with proper granite posts set level with the grade. This fall a considerable improvement was made in the old cemetery back of the Town Hall, by the removal of much wild growth which had been accumulating for some years.
To help in the proper maintenance of lots that are under perpetual care it is our purpose to have a definite marking so that the men working on the grounds will be able to know them and to see that the best care can be given to these lots, as far as their funds will allow.
During the past year 11 burials have been made in the New Lincoln Cemetery and the DeCordova ashes were buried in the grounds of his home.
Four and one-half lots were sold bringing an income of $435.00 which was turned over to the Town Treasurer and deposited in the cemetery fund.
For 1946 we are asking for an appropriation of $1,500 and this will be divided approximately as follows.
Regular maintenance $800
Internments 400
Extra repairs 300
In addition to this, as recommended in our last report, we would suggest that $200.00 be taken from the General Fund to establish a system of records that would be available for our- selves as well as future cemetery officials.
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
It is the judgment of your Commissioners that all labor performed in this department shall be at the same rate as paid other labor of similar character, in the Town. However it is essential that such labor be directed, and as the in- dividual having this responsibility has more work to do and spends much more time on the grounds, it has been decided that a lump sum should be paid annually for such supervision. In the past year the cemetery has been operating under this arrangement.
As mentioned in previous reports we feel that our cemetery is lacking in three important features. First a mark of iden- tification, such as a large boulder with the inscription Lincoln Cemetery carved on it, with a background of shrubs and vines growing over it. Second, a secure tool house where our equip- ment may be stored when not in use. Third, a small receiv- ing tomb where bodies may be placed, temporarily in case of bad weather or other contingency.
These would be in the nature of permanent improvements and money for them would come from the General Fund for which, we presume, the fund is being held.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. PETERSON, GEORGE E. CUNNINGHAM, ROBERT D. DONALDSON, Cemetery Commissioners.
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REPORT OF THE LINCOLN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen:
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith submit their annual report for the year ending December 31, 1945.
Force
The Department consists of a Chief, six engineers and twenty-one call men.
Apparatus
The apparatus belonging to the Department is as follows: one 600 gallon pump, one combination 500 gallon pump and forest fire truck. The Department also has two foam ex- tinguishers, nine ladders, 3,000 ft. of 212 in. hose, 400 ft. of 11/2 in. hose, 2,300 ft. of 1 in. hose. Booster tanks on trucks carry 560 gallons of water.
Pump No. 1 and the Combination Pump and Forest Fire Truck No. 3 are stationed at Doherty's Garage, South Lincoln.
Combination Pump and Forest Fire Truck No. 2 is stationed at Tracey's Service Station, North Lincoln.
Fires
During the year 36 calls have been answered: 5 oil burners, 4 automobiles, 3 buildings, 5 chimneys, 16 grass and wood, 1 airplane crash, 1, Christmas tree, misc. 1.
This is an unusually small number of fires and is no doubt due to care exercised by the townspeople. 1
Permits are required for all fires in the open.
Loss on buildings $7,000.
Lincoln Fire Alarm, 1946
CHIEF MATTHEW H. DOHERTY
Engineers: Harold S. Cousins, J. J. Kelliher, John Smith, Edmund Giles, Andrew J. Dougherty, Joseph Tracey, Charles Fitts.
South Lincoln Fire Station - Days: 0195 - Nights: 0044-J North Fire Station - 0215
12 Corner North Great Road and Virginia Road
13 Corner Virginia Road and Old Bedford Road
15 North Great Road near Cunnert's Mill
16 Corner North Great Road and Brooks Road
112 Corner North Great Road and Mill Street
113 Mill Street
121 Old Bedford Road - Bedford Line
123 Virginia Road - Concord Line
21 North Fire Station
23 Corner Cambridge Turnpike and Brooks Road 24 Cambridge Turnpike - Concord Line
212
213 Corner Cambridge Turnpike and Lexington Road
Cambridge Turnpike - Lexington Line
214 Corner Mill Street and Lexington Road
215 Corner Lexington Road and Farm Road
31 Bedford Road and Hilliard Road
32 Lincoln Centre
34 Corner Trapelo Road and Lexington Road
35 Corner Trapelo Road and Page Road
36 Corner Trapelo Road and Old County Road
37 Page Road
312 Corner Sandy Pond Road and Baker Bridge Road
313 Baker Bridge Road near Mrs. Storrow's
314 Woods End Road
315 Corner Baker Bridge Road and Concord Road
316 Lake Walden, Concord Line
Sandy Pond Road, Concord Line
321 41 Corner Lincoln Road and MacIntosh Lane
42 Corner Lincoln Road and Tower Road
421 Beaver Pond Road
43 Corner Tower Road and Beaver Pond Road
431 Tower Road near Calkins
45 Silver Hill Road
46 Corner Weston Road and Conant Road
47 Conant Road, Weston Line
411 Old Winter Street
412 Winter Street near J. Coan
413 Winter Street, Waltham Line
5 South Fire Station
51 Corner Lincoln Road and South Great Road
52 South Great Road at Railroad Crossing
53 Corner South Great Road and Tower Road
54 South Great Road, Weston Line
56 Weston Road, Weston Line
58 Tower Road, Weston Line
512 Corner Codman Road and Lincoln Road
521 Sudbury Road near Boyce's
61 Lincoln Road, Wayland Line
62 Concord Road, Wayland Line
63 Oxbow Road, Wayland Line
64 Corner Concord Road and South Great Road
65 Corner Concord Road and Codman
67 Baker Bridge
68 Old Concord Road near C. F. Adams
612 South Great Road, Concord Line
1-1-1-1 Police Department
1-1 Test Blow, Noon 1-1 after an alarm, all out
2 rounds of box number, Forest Fire
3 rounds of box number, Building Fire No school signal at 7-30 3-3-3 7-35 3-3-3
5-5-5-5 Out of Town 7-7-7 Boy Scout Call
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DRIVING OF VEHICLES OVER MUNICIPAL FIRE HOSE 1926, Chapter 278
Section 7A. Upon the approach of any fire apparatus which is going to a fire or responding to an alarm, every person driving a vehicle on a way shall immediately drive said vehicle as far as possible toward the right-hand curb or side of said way and shall keep the same at a standstill until such fire apparatus has passed. No person shall drive a vehicle over a . hose of a fire department without the consent of a member of such department. No person shall drive a vehicle within three hundred feet of any fire apparatus going to a fire or responding to an alarm, nor drive said vehicle or park or leave the same unattended within six hundred feet of a fire or within the fire-lines established thereat by the fire department. Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars. (Approved April 28, 1926.)
Investigate your chimneys and keep them clean.
Do not throw lighted cigarettes.
Traffic siren means pull out and stop.
Oil stoves need to be inspected and cleaned frequently.
Drive 300 feet from fire apparatus.
Remain 600 feet from fire.
A permit is required for all open fires.
False alarms are punishable by fine or imprisonment.
When calling headquarters by telephone for fire speak calmly and distinctly, giving street, location on street, and name of person calling; this will insure more prompt response by the firemen.
Do not allow rubbish, paper, or any inflammable material to accumulate in or about your property.
Always call the Department before attempting to extinguish a fire yourself.
The Fire Department will be enabled to render better service if these instructions are followed.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Expenditures
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
$47 19
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Company
66 53
Storage and Supplies for Trucks
698 27
Mailing Service
8 69
Supplies.
94 12
Repairs on whistle
14 00
Labor
518 00
$1,446 80
Respectfully submitted,
MATTHEW H. DOHERTY, Chief.
JOSEPH TRACEY,
HAROLD S. COUSINS,
JOHN J. KELLEHER,
JOHN SMITH,
ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY CHARLES K. FITTS,
Engineers.
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REPORT OF THE NURSING COMMITTEE
Board of Selectmen:
During 1945 the Community Nurse made 1,671 calls, sub- divided as follows:
Medical 714
Surgical 295
Prenatal 37
Board of Health 121
Child Welfare 305
Social Welfare 102
Doctor's Office or Hospital 97
Fees collected totalled $213.85.
The Committee has drawn up a set of written regulations outlining the duties of the Town Nurse in performing the functions of :
1. Board of Health Agent
2. School Nurse
3. Community Nurse
Among these regulations the Committee would like to call attention to the hours on duty of the Town Nurse, which are, except for emergencies: nine to five daily, nine to twelve Saturdays, except for Sundays and legal holidays.
These regulations have been approved by the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and the Board of Health.
The Committee arranged to send to parents of school children a simplified table of facts on common communicable diseases.
Meetings with Public Health Nurses of neighboring towns have been continued, in order to exchange information and ideas.
The Nursing Committee meets on the last Tuesday of each month.
Miss Dorothy Bates, R. N., again took over the duties during the vacation of Mrs. Ober.
ROBERT H. BRINKERHOFF,
EMILY K. KUBIK, HELEN P. WILEY.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year 1945. Quarantined eight dogs, showed no signs of rabies.
D. E. SHERMAN, Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF LINCOLN LIBRARY
Herewith is the report of the Trustees and the Librarian of the Lincoln Library. Missing from this report is that of the Treasurer because as noted in the 1944 Report that office was eliminated by vote of the Trustees and its responsibilities incorporated in that of the Town Treasurer and the Trust Fund Commissioners. Therefore reference may be made to their reports for the usual Treasurer's summary.
Mr. George Tarbell, who has served as Chairman of the Trustees for many years wished to be relieved of his duties this year and the former Treasurer, Doctor Mackenzie, was chosen in his place. Mrs. Farrar was re-elected as Librarian.
During the year, one of the Library family, Miss Bertha Scripture passed on. February 2, 1895, she became a mem- ber of the Book Committee and until her death, a span of fifty years, faithfully served in that capacity. The Trustees cannot allow this opportunity to pass without expressing their appreciation and calling attention to the Town her long and magnificent service.
The Library property is in good condition. Some minor repairs are necessary and they are contemplated as soon as materials and labor are available. Some major projects are being considered and at the opportune time will be proposed. Careful watch and analysis of the needs and demands of the Library users are carried on by the Trustees and the needs will be met as far as possible when the indications are for such.
The principal extraordinary item of expense for the past year has been one that might be called "extra curricula," - repair of the clock. Twice during the year for diverse rea- sons it has refused to call off the hours. Happily, it seems to have been put back in condition and seems good for several years to come. When we consider that it has been "on the job" for over sixty-one years one can only marvel at the excellence of the Yankee skill that was put into its manu- facture.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF LINCOLN LIBRARY 115
Gifts of money, books, periodicals, etc., have been numer- ous during the year and at the risk of omitting some, the names of the donors are listed below.
Estate of Mrs. George Bassett Howard Waterville, Maine
Mr. David W. Mann Lincoln, Mass.
Architects Association of Lincoln . Lincoln, Mass.
League of Women Voters Lincoln, Mass.
Concord Free Library . Concord, Mass.
Estate of Miss Bertha Scripture
Lincoln, Mass.
Civilian Defense Committee
. Lincoln, Mass.
Prof. Walter F. Bogner
Lincoln, Mass. Lincoln, Mass.
Mr. Roland W. Robbins
Lincoln, Mass.
Mr. Clement C. Sawtell
Lincoln, Mass.
Billy Sawtell.
Lincoln, Mass.
Mr. Walter Teele
Devon, England
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wilkins, Washington, D. C. and Lincoln, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hurd
Lincoln, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Storrow, Jr. Brookline, Mass. Dr. Roland C. Mackenzie Lincoln, Mass. Mrs. Nunes Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Leonard Larrabee .Lincoln, Mass. Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Dodge
Mrs. Merriam Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. R. D. Donaldson
Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Henry S. Bean
Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Mathews Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Thomas Ross Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Edwin S. Cole, Sr. Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Stanley Tead Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Lawrence Anderson Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Saville Davis
Lincoln, Mass.
Mrs. Lindol French
. Cambridge, Mass.
Miss Edna Mann
Lincoln, Mass.
Miss Addie Campbell
Lincoln, Mass.
The Trustees ask for an appropriation of $1,843.50 plus the estimated Dog Tax of $500.00 for the year 1946.
The Librarian's Statistics follow this Report.
Respectfully submitted,
ROLLIN J. FAIRBANKS, ROLAND C. MACKENZIE, SUMNER SMITH, GEORGE G. TARBELL, C. LEE TODD.
Mr. James Chapman
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LIBRARY STATISTICS
Number of volumes, January 1, 1945 14,215
Number of volumes added by gifts 89
Number of volumes purchased 324
Number of volumes withdrawn 294
Number of volumes, December 31, 1945
14,334
Circulation
Number of borrowers, December 31, 1945 676
Number of days library was open 101
Number of volumes of fiction lent
4,768
Number of volumes of non-fiction lent
2,147
Number of children's books lent 4,491
Number of periodicals lent 878
Total circulation for year 1945 12,284
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
Board of Selectmen, Town of Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
The Planning Board was reorganized this year, with Walter E. Lovejoy, Chairman, and John Otis Wilson, Secretary.
Two applications for subdivisions were acted upon.
Mr. Hart of Concord presented a plan to divide a little over two acres adjoining the Concord line, on the northeast of Concord Road. For the best interests of the town, the plan was not approved. At the request of Mr. Hart's lawyer the plan was withdrawn. The land was shortly sold in its entirety for greater benefit to buyer and seller.
Mr. Harold Keyser of Concord presented a plat for develop- ment of land on Old Virginia Road. This is still under con- sideration.
The Planning Board continued its investigation of the possibility of converting the Centre School to a town office building, should the need arise.
Mr. William Roger Greeley of Kilham, Hopkins & Greeley was employed. He found that the building was in excellent condition, and could be easily changed to an office building, under present building costs, for about $10,000. This esti- mate would cover the following.
In the basement there will be a garage for police cars, two cells, heavy brick vault, and guard room.
The first floor would be occupied by the selectmen, with adjoining secretary's office, waiting room, toilets, a joint office for tax collector, clerk and treasurer, connected by secretary's office with vault.
On the second floor would be hearing rooms, with central room large enough to accommodate 120 people seated, or if meals were to be served, 88 could be accommodated; the pres- ent library to be converted to a kitchen.
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The northeast room to be used for the assessors, street department, water department, and any department needing storage of maps or drawing boards.
The services of the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association were used to survey the town, to make recom- mendations for anticipated fire protection for future develop- ment. Their report was presented directly to the selectmen.
The Board was requested by the Lincoln treasurer to view two lots of land that were taken for tax delinquencies, to get recommendations of what the town should do with the prop- erties. The Board, after viewing the properties, recom- mended that the lots be sold to the best advantage of the town.
We wish to thank Mr. Page for his cooperation in keeping the Board informed on operations of the Committee for the Needs of Lincoln Schools.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER E. LOVEJOY, JOHN OTIS WILSON, R. S. DONALDSON, HAYWARD PIERCE, WILLIAM DE FORD.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS UNDER THE ZONING BY-LAWS FOR THE YEAR 1945
Board of Selectmen, Town of Lincoln, Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
The Board organized for the present year with Harland B. Newton, Chairman, and Anthony J. Doherty, Clerk. During the present year one Petition only was received and acted upon by the Board.
Meeting, May 14, 1945
Present at this meeting, Harland B. Newton, Anthony J. Doherty, James DeNormandie, Daniel E. Sherman, Jr., and John E. Smith. Application filed by the Trustees of Farring- ton Memorial, Inc., for permission to reopen and occupy the Farrington Memorial Corporation buildings located off New Concord Avenue, so-called, in the easterly part of the town, for the purpose of renewing such activities as heretofore existed and were carried on in said buildings.
This Application was published, and abutters notified as required by the Statutes applicable to Zoning By-Laws.
No one having appeared for the applicant, Mr. Newton, Chairman of the Board, stated that a Mr. Hitchcock had conferred with him and informed him that a Mr. Douglas, the Executive Secretary of the Corporation, was unable to be present at the hearing of this Application due to a previous engagement that necessitated his being out of town at this time.
Mr. Hitchcock requested that if there was any doubt about this Application being granted, the Corporation would like to be heard at a postponed meeting.
Mr. Cyrus W. Murphy, Building Inspector for the town, attended this meeting and reported that he had examined the property and recommended some minor changes that he thought were necessary as the building was to be occupied by children.
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No one appearing in opposition to this Application, it was unanimously voted by all five members present that the same be granted, subject however, and effective upon receipt of notice of approval by the Building Inspector.
Respectfully submitted,
Board of Appeals, Town of Lincoln. By ANTHONY J. DOHERTY, Clerk.
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REPORT OF WORK OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
REPORT OF WORK OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
During 1945, the same as previous war years, the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service was devoted to those projects which would help in the winning of the war.
The fact that Middlesex County farmers increased their production about one-third over pre-war years is proof that everyone did his part in the food production program. Labor on farms was the critical factor in food production and a great deal of the time was spent on finding labor and making it available. In addition to local help foreign labor was im- ported from Jamaica and Newfoundland and prisoners of war were used on market gardening and fruit farms.
Selective Service Boards co-operated fully in the whole pro- gram by trying to allow men to remain on farms who were absolutely essential. The Extension Service checked these farms and made reports to the local Selective Service Boards.
The usual assistance was given, such as assistance to Vic- tory gardeners, sending out information on spray schedules for fruit growers and market gardeners and keeping farmers informed as to the regulations on farm equipment, price schedules, especially for eggs and poultry, fruits and vege- tables, and help with any emergency cases upon personal re- quest.
With the homemakers of the county, food preservation and conservation in the home were the main projects. Informa- tion was given regarding successful methods of canning and freezing of fruits and vegetables as well as meats. Due to the severe shortage of clothing materials demonstrations were continued on clothing renovation, shortcuts in clothing con- struction and the maintenance of sewing machines. To help with general nutrition demonstrations were given in the best use of vegetables, cooking with a minimum amount of sugar and preparation of community meals.
Boys and girls were encouraged as usual to carry on 4-H Club work and developed such projects as food production, food preservation, clothing construction and meal preparation.
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This work was made possible only by volunteer local leaders and the active interest of local committee members and parents.
The Middlesex County Extension Service shares with other organizations, farmers, homemakers, young people, as well as those organizations interested in agriculture, the satisfaction of knowing that during war years for the most part agricul- tural products of the area were available in sufficient amounts so that there was actually no food shortage in any town within the county.
ROBERT D. DONALDSON, Town Director.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
TREE WARDEN'S REPORT
The work of this department has been greatly hampered again this year by the shortage of labor to do the work on the trees, such as removing dead limbs and dead trees and clear- ing the brush on our highways. Some of this work was done this year where it was necessary for the safety of the public, and we were again fortunate to be able to obtain help from the Highway Department.
The spraying operations while not as extensive asother years ' were very effective against the gypsy moth and elm leaf beetle· In our scouting of woodlands this year we have found large infestations of gypsy moth nests in the southwesterly part of Lincoln, on Concord Road and on South Great Road where there are large areas of woodland which make excellent breed- ing places for them. In such places as these we will have to do considerable hand work such as the treating of nests with creosote as high up on the trees as is possible without climbing. This will have to be followed with extensive spraying.
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