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Meeting, May 13, 1948
I. Application of Mildred E. Bowles for permission to use a building located on her property at corner of South Great Road and Town Road for use as a garage and living quarters for use by applicant.
Mrs. Bowles appeared for her application and described alterations required.
Decision - 1st application
After due consideration by the Board, it was unanimously voted by the five members present, that this application be granted, subject however to the following conditions:
(1) That said building may be used for car storage and occupancy by the applicant, Mildred E. Bowles; that the lavatory in said building be restricted to the use of the applicant, and patrons of the Roadside Stand, operated by applicant.
(2) That the living quarters now in the present "Stand" be restricted to the use of the applicant or an employee of said applicant.
II. Second application by Mrs. Bowles for a variance of the Zoning By-Laws to permit the renting of ponies on property located at the corner of said South Great Road and Town Road, said property being used and conducted as a "Roadside Stand."
Decision - 2nd application
After due consideration by the full membership of the Board present, it was unanimously voted that this application be granted, subject, however, to the following restriction and conditions:
(1) That permission herein granted is to extend for one year only and will expire on May 14, 1949, and is to be subject to the continued approval of the Board of Health of the town.
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(2) That the use of said ponies be restricted to the property now used as and for a Roadside Stand, and that the number of ponies used are not to exceed three.
Meeting, June 10, 1948
I. Application of John L. Mann for permission to re-model a small building located on his property at corner of South Great Road and Sudbury Road, in Southerly part of Lincoln ;
To install a bathroom and make other minor alterations;
Said building to be used as living quarters;
Building is located between 18 and 20 feet from South Great Road, and had been used previously as a store and roadside stand.
This building, together with a dwelling house and a building now used as a garage and Gas Station, is located on a plot of land containing less than one acre.
Decision - After due consideration by the full membership of the Board present and voting, it was voted that this applica- tion be denied, as this building is located in a Single Residence District and governed by Section 15 of the Zoning By-Laws, applicable to such uses, all future uses must be in conformity with the present by-laws.
II. Application of Edmund W. Giles for a variance of the application of the Zoning By-Laws to permit the maintenance of a "Contractors Yard" so-called on his property located on South Great Road in the Southerly part of the town, said property being located in a "Single-Residence District" and subject to the provisions of said by-laws applicable to such Districts.
A number of owners of abutting property of that of appli- cant, appeared and were recorded against this application, principally on the ground that such a business as proposed would cause very serious damage to the neighborhood and would seriously affect the value of property in the neighbor- hood.
Several attending the hearing stated that they could see no serious objection to the business proposed by Mr. Giles if the equipment used would be stored in the "Sand Pit" so-called in
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the rear of Mr. Giles' property and out of sight of the dwelling houses in that vicinity.
Decision - After due consideration by the full membership of the Board present, it was unanimously voted that this ap- plication be granted, subject however to the following restric- tions and limitations:
(1) That this permit will extend for one year only and will expire on June 11, 1949.
(2) That all equipment and materials are to be stored in the existing buildings as now located on the property, and out of sight of dwelling houses, in the vicinity of such location.
(3) That all equipment at or in the vicinity of the "Sand Pit" so-called, shall not be kept or stored nearer to the South Great Road, than the present line of said "Sand Pit," and out of sight of dwelling houses in said location.
III. Application of Harold W. Lawson for permission to make alterations and extend a building used as and for a "roadside stand," said building being located on Concord Turnpike in the Northerly part of Lincoln.
Decision - Mr. Lawson appeared and stated that the build- ing in question had been used as and for a "roadside stand" for the sale of various products. That he found it very difficult to store and display his goods, and additional room was very necessary.
After due consideration by the Board, it was unanimously voted by the five members present, that this application be granted, subject however, to the following restriction:
"That any new construction or alteration made will not bring the line of the building or any part thereof nearer to the highway than the line of the present existing building."
Meeting, June 24, 1948
I. Application of R. L. Haden, Jr., for a variance of the appli- cation of the Zoning By-Laws to permit the erection of an addition to his house located on MacIntosh Lane, in the Southerly part of Lincoln.
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Mr. Haden appeared and explained his reasons for the con- struction of the addition proposed; that he had applied to the Inspector of Buildings for a permit to make the certain altera- tion, which permit was denied for lack of a 40-foot depth from house to front lot line.
Decision - After due consideration by the Board, it was unanimously voted by the five members present, that this application be approved, subject however to the following restriction :
"That any new construction or alterations made to said building will not come nearer to the highway than the line of the present building."
Note
The Members of the Board would herein note their feeling of disappointment in learning of the decision of their Chairman and Associate, Harland B. Newton, to retire from the Board.
Mr. Newton had been a member of the Board for upwards of three terms during which time his opinion and judgment were most helpful in formulating the decisions of the Board, all of which is greatly acknowledged and appreciated by the members.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY B. HOOVER, Chairman, ANTHONY J. DOHERTY, Clerk, JAMES DENORMANDIE, DANIEL EVERETT SHERMAN, RICHARD S. MERRIAM.
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REPORT OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE FOR THE TOWN OF LINCOLN, 1948
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The Middlesex County Extension Service is a county or- ganization maintained to serve the various towns of the county especially in the field of agriculture and home economics.
The agricultural work during the year has been largely with the dairymen and market gardeners. Two dairy farmers parti- cipated in the New England-wide "Green Pastures" Contest and nine dairymen have belonged to the Selective Breeding Association which is an organization to assist farmers in pro- ducing high quality stock and in efficient management. Market gardeners were interested in labor saving equipment and the obtaining of satisfactory farm labor.
Mrs. H. M. Doherty is now serving as Chairman of the Lincoln Home Committee. During the year meetings were held on the making of slip covers and on interior decorating.
In boys and girls 4-H club work there were four clubs in Lincoln. The agricultural club was made possible under the leadership of Hans Van Leer assisted by Sherman Davis. Mrs. Edward Stuart led a clothing and canning club and Mrs. Medford Huntley a clothing club.
Hans Van Leer, Jr., was awarded a Bailey Medal on his excellent 4-H garden.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
The work of removing dead and dangerous limbs from the trees was continued again this year. Special attention being paid to the elm trees. The dead wood was removed from the trees on the Common and Library grounds, the large elms on Lincoln Road and the trees on the parking lot near the railroad station.
Spraying was started the third week in May and continued to the last week in June. All the roadside trees on our high- ways were sprayed with very good results. A second spraying was done in August on account of the Dutch elm disease and I am glad to report, after careful scouting and samples sent to Amherst College that we have no Dutch elm disease as yet. Dutch elm disease is caused by a fungus which lives in the sap- wood of the elm tree. It is spread from tree to tree by the bark beetle. To control the disease these beetles must be controlled.
The total expenditure for Moth and Tree work in 1948 was $2,795.91.
I recommend that $3,700 be appropriated for Moth and Tree work for the year 1949.
JOHN J. KELLIHER, Tree Warden.
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LINCOLN SUMMER PLAYGROUND
During the spring the playground committee was expanded to five members from the previous three. This is a very de- sirable move as this present committee should be able to supply sufficient volunteer help to supplement the professional super- visors.
James Dudley served as supervisor of the playground and instructed the boys in baseball, tennis and softball.
Miss Sally Foss of Concord was hired for the month of July to supervise an experimental part time program for girls. This venture proved successful enough to include it in this year's program for the entire summer.
The fifth annual adult tennis tournament was exceedingly successful and included more than fifty contestants.
The boys' baseball team played a number of games with adjacent towns and finished the season with an enviable record.
Plans for 1949 include a field day to give parents an oppor- tunity to see their boys and girls participating in sports pro- grams.
The good start made by the contractors building the new school may enable us to have the use of a small room during the summer to work out details for our long anticipated handicraft class.
ASTRID DONALDSON, SADIE SHERMAN, NORMAN FRADD, ETHAN MURPHY, DAVID TODD.
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
January 17, 1948.
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Building Inspector.
Permits Issued
57 Building
9 Electric (January 1 to May 14)
60 Plumbing
Total
126
Total Fees Collected $300 00
Fees Uncollected 22 00
$322 00
Respectfully submitted,
CYRUS W. MURPHY, Building Inspector.
REPORT OF WIRING INSPECTOR
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Wiring In- spector.
Permits Issued 79
Fees Collected $81 00
WILLIAM DEAN, Wiring Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE
We have been inactive due to the fact that the new, national standard building code was incompleted and unavailable until just recently. This code was prepared by various committees of the Building Officials' Conference of America, which is com- posed of Building Commissioners and Inspectors of most all the cities and towns of the country.
We now have a copy to use as a base for devising a new local code. It will require some study and we will make our recom- mendations to the town at a later date.
Respectfully submitted,
HARLAND B. NEWTON, EDMUND W. GILES, CYRUS W. MURPHY.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
REPORT OF SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
At the Special Town Meeting in June 1948 this committee was instructed to proceed with construction of the elementary school building on the ball field site, preliminary plans for which had been presented at the Meeting.
Anderson and Beckwith and Kilham Hopkins Greeley & Brodie were retained to complete the plans and supervise con- struction. Due to intensive work on their part, the plans and specifications were completed in September, advertisements were published, and bids received on October 21, 1948. Dur- ing the summer only two major changes were made, namely, the extension of the music room by 12 feet (now 30x42) so that it will accommodate larger groups and the addition of toilets and storage space which can be entered from outside the build- ing for use in connection with playground activities.
Seventeen general contract bids were received ranging up- ward from $328,990 and averaging about $360,000. Even the lowest bid was substantially in excess of the funds available, for out of the $335,000 appropriated in June, $23,000 was reserved for architects' fees, legal expense, engineers' fees and miscellaneous items, leaving $312,000 available for the general contract. The month following opening of the bids was de- voted to negotiations with the lowest bidder on various changes which would reduce the over-all price to a figure below $312,- 000. That was accomplished by agreement on 32 change orders which in the opinion of the committee and architects in no way diminished the strength, durability or easy mainte- nance of the building and, more important, did not materially detract from the utility of the building as a school.
The contract was thereupon awarded to the lowest bidder, Thomas Worcester, Inc., and the necessary change orders were signed at the same time resulting in a net contract of about $310,000. Whether or not the building is completed by Sep- tember 1, 1949, depends on the weather this winter and possible delays in obtaining materials. Present indications are that the building will be available for school use in September although there may be some work still in progress at that time.
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The School Committee, Mr. Manges, and Mr. McKelvey have been in touch with developments and have consulted with this committee from time to time. The plans and change orders have their approval. With their assistance, this com- mittee is preparing for presentation at the annual Town Meeting requests for restoration of certain items which were eliminated from the original plans in November when a reduc- tion in cost was necessary. These are items which, although not necessary for the basic functioning of the school, are important for efficient operation and an effective school program.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES DeNORMANDIE, ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY, PEARSON HUNT, ELIZABETH SNELLING, Secretary, JOHN O. WILSON, Chairman.
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REPORT OF "GAZETTE" COMMITTEE
REPORT OF THE "GAZETTE" COMMITTEE
The town bulletin "The Gazette," which was authorized for the first time at the last Town meeting, has been published three times, in April, October and January.
This little paper has made it possible for the various officers and committees of the town to make interim reports on matters of current interest. In several instances committees have been able to use the Gazette to inform the Town on events which would otherwise have made necessary the mailing of special bulletins.
The committee in charge is grateful to the various town officials for their cooperation in this venture. In particular, the Board of Selectmen has been of great assistance with advice and suggestions.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH J. SNELLING, EMILY K. KUBIK, ALEXANDRA C. COWLES.
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REPORT OF BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT GARAGE
Board of Selectmen:
The first action of this committee was to engage the firm of O'Sullivan and Murphy as architects. This firm had done the preliminary architectural work for the Planning Board and were therefore familiar with the project.
A topographical survey of the tract indicated the prudence of changing the orientation of the proposed structure, but otherwise, all is being carried out substantially as outlined to the town a year ago.
There was legal delay in acquiring the property but imme- diately the town obtained title, bids were advertised. There were fourteen bids submitted, ranging from a high of $47,060 to the low of $36,259. The contract was awarded to Sciaba and Co. of Boston, the low bidder.
Construction was started in early October, and on the basis of the promised delivery of materials, completion was sched- uled for the first of this year.
Work on the structure has progressed very satisfactorily as far as materials were obtainable. The delivery date of struc- tural steel has been repeatedly postponed, but as soon as received, the building can be quickly completed.
Town labor was used to make a road in from Codman Road, for yard grading and to extend the water line on from the end of Lewis Street. The water service is completed, and poles have been set for the electric service. There yet remains some finishing and gravelling to be done on the road and yard.
The committee wishes to express its appreciation of the cooperation received from the abutters, the Fire Department, the Water Department and the Highway Department. It also wishes to thank Mr. and Mrs. James Corrigan for the easement for the water and electric lines granted by them to the town. These aids have all helped in speeding the project and keeping the estimated cost within the appropriation.
Respectfully submitted,
HAYWARD PEIRCE, Chairman, ROBERT C. CHAPIN, JOSEPH R. TRACY,
Building Committee.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR 1948
LINCOLN
NEWTON GARDEN CITY PRINT, INC.
1949
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Term Expires
JOHN W. CARMAN, Chairman
1949
HELEN P. WILEY .
1951
MALCOLM DONALDSON
1950
School Office ANDREW J. MANGES, Superintendent IRENE D. HAGENIAN, Secretary
Special Areas
Grade Four AUGUSTUS F. SISK
VIRGINIA R. LYKE - Art
ERNA V. FISHER - Music
Grade Eight WALTER J. VORSE
Grade Three SHIRLEY KELLERMAN
Grade Seven EVELYN STENSTREAM
Grade Two
PHYLLIS JOHNSON JANE ST. COEUR
Grade Six JOHN CARLEY
Grade Five ELEANOR L. HARRIS
Health Services MARIAN N. OBER, School Nurse DR. RANDOLPH PIPER, School Physician DR. JOSEPH BARRON, Dentist
Grade One ELIZABETH ROBERTS BETTY CLAY SYLVIA B. MANN*
Kindergarten NANCIE JEWETT MARGUERITE WOODWARD*
Transportation Route No. 1, WARREN RICE Route No. 2, WILLIAM DOHERTY Route No. 3, LES SHERMAN
Special Services WILFRED SMITH, Custodian J. J. KELLIHER, Attendance Officer EDWARD CUNNINGHAM, Traffic Officer
*Resigned, June, 1948
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School Calendar
1949
September 7
Schools Open
October 12 . Columbus Day Holiday
October 21
Middlesex County Teachers' Meeting
November 11
Armistice Day
November 24-25
Thanksgiving Recess
December 22 Christmas Vacation
1950
January 3 Schools Resume
February 17
Winter Vacation
February 27
Schools Resume
April 14 Spring Vacation
April 24
Schools Resume
May 30
Memorial Day
June 16 End of term closing
No School Signal
7:30 A.M. 3-3-3 on Fire Whistle 7:35 A.M. 3-3-3 on Fire Whistle
Announcement on Stations WBZ, WEEI, WHDH
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT 1948
The annual report of the School Committee for 1948 covers four categories, enrollment, personnel, facilities and their use, and budget planning.
In June, 1948, it was estimated that the enrollment on Sep- tember, 1949, would be 305. This figure was reached before Christmas recess and will no doubt increase even more by the end of the school year. As a result rather severe overcrowding prevails in the lower grades, which can only be relieved by the completion of the new building.
The salary schedule of last year remains in force. Three new teachers joined the staff in September, one in kindergarten, one in first grade and one in second grade. The staff was increased by one teacher to provide for dividing second grade. Our Superintendent, Mr. McKelvey, resigned in July to accept a very desirable position at Ohio University. He was succeeded by Mr. Manges. It is planned to employ one more teacher as soon as possible, and in September two more teachers will be required to provide divided grades from first through fourth.
Considerable time and thought has gone into the planning necessary to the equipping, occupancy and use of existing facilities and the added facilities now under construction. In July, 1948, an order was placed for movable desks and chairs to equip completely both the new and the Center School. The increased enrollment will require the use of all classrooms in both the Center School and the new building. It is believed that the DeCordova School Equipment Fund will cover all but a minimum of equipment and furniture needed in the next year.
The School Budget request for 1949 is increased by $10,500 above that of 1948. Of this amount $8,500 is for personal services, standard salary increases and necessary added staff. Proper maintenance of the building and grounds requires $1,000 more than last year as all floors in the Center School need refinishing and a start is to be made at repainting the
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classrooms. Increased supply requirements and rising supply costs account for the balance.
The overall school program is moving along in a very satis- factory manner and the cooperation of the staff and the com- munity in supporting and promoting this progress is producing results.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN W. CARMAN, Chairman, HELEN P. WILEY, MALCOLM L. DONALDSON.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Lincoln School Committee,
Lincoln, Massachusetts.
It is both a privilege and an honor to submit the 1948 Annual Report for the Lincoln Public Schools.
In the brief period that I have been associated with the Lincoln schools, I have discovered that you have not only an excellent school organization but what is more important you have the desire to make our schools better. This is both unique and commendable; unique since it is more commonly found that communities are interested in doing "as well as" someone else, thus operating on a comparative basis; commendable in that such a spirit of determination will assure Lincoln of above average if not distinctly superior educational opportunities for her future citizens.
It is by no means a happenstance that this healthful situa- tion exists in your educational area. It is but a natural conse- quence of placing these responsibilities in the hands of a capa- ble school committee plus the continuing support of that body's efforts to make your school system what you so earnestly desire.
Prior to the adoption of the plans which ultimately resulted in the beginning of construction of a new school building, there was developed a statement of philosophy and objectives of education. Such a blue print is essential to educational prog- ress. Such a statement, evolving as it did through the united efforts of staff and administration was carefully chosen. Its effectiveness is being proven as it continues to unfold, by re- vealing the unanimously accepted concept of belief in the rela- tion of the school to a democracy. Thus the purposes of ele- mentary education provide the elements that make possible the pupil's ultimate objectives of self-realization, human relation- ships, economic sufficiency and civic responsibility.
The General School Program
To date there have been but minor changes in the program established last year. These changes have been in the special subjects area. The homeroom teacher continues to be the
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teacher in grades Kindergarten through six. The recent de- partmental organization of the upper grades, 7th and 8th, has resulted in substantial improvement. However, this area will stand further consideration and possible reorganization with a view toward further departmentalization.
With but two exceptions - social science and the spelling phase of the language arts program of the upper grades - there have been textbook adoptions which should reflect rec- ognizable improvement in all phases of the basic skills and knowledges. Further reference books have been ordered for social studies and other areas are generally receiving additional aids which will further enhance the total program.
The after-school sports program inaugurated last year has been continued under the direction of Mr. John Carley and Mr. Walter Vorse. Last spring the upper grade boys partici- pated in numerous baseball games and during the fall, a num- ber of soccer games were enjoyed by grades 6, 7 and 8.
The Junior Red Cross Club organized under the direction of Mr. John Carley was again the outstanding student activity, particularly in making collection of donations of money which the children had earned and in the sending of Christmas pack- ages to the less fortunate children of Europe. The recent Christmas program which was held in the Town Hall provided an opportunity for broader participation by grades on an all- school basis. This was an effort to establish and develop unity of purpose, teamwork, and awareness of belonging to a school rather than merely a group. Through our art and music pro- grams under the direction of Miss Virginia Lyke and Mrs. Erna Fisher respectively, we have endeavored to develop an international view, tolerance and broader understanding in conjunction with the pupil's development of his art and music appreciation. It was sought to achieve this through the intro- duction of songs, dances and exhibits from elementary school children in Europe and elsewhere.
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