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Grammar School Fund
48.96
975.38
Federal Grants :
Disability Assistance
209.64
Disability Assistance Adm.
143.20
Aid to Dependent Families
601.00
Aid to Dependent Families Adm.
316.29
Old Age Assistance
3,256.29
$
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FINANCE
Old Age Assistance Adm.
$ 179.41
Medical Assistance to the Aged
Medical Assistance Adm.
1,626.69 35.00 $ 6,367.52
Schools :
P. L. 874
10,996.97
P. L. 864
5,063.13
Madison Fund
3,800.00
Air Force School
195,729.74
School Milk Fund
405.82
Air Force School Cafeteria
316.11
216,311.77
Appropriation Balances :
Revenue :
General
56,720.22
Non Revenue :
School Construction
806,492.66
863,212.88
Overlays Reserved for Abatements:
Levy of 1961
1,476.45
Levy of 1962
457.13
Levy of 1963
6,404.38
8,337.96
Overlay Surplus
6,249.24
Revenue Reserved until Collected :
Motor Vehicle Excise
28,443.94
Water Rates 1962
87.53
Water Rates 1963
4,313.73
Surplus Revenue : General
143,032.71
Water
16,320.93
$1,293,661.09
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
Balance 1/1/63
Committed Refunds
Abat. Canc.
Abatements
Collections
Balance 12/31/63
1959 Poll
6.00
6.00
1960
Poll
2.00
2.00
Personal Property
94.00
94.00
Real Estate
239.50
. 20
239.70
1961
Personal Property
155.00
100.00
Real Estate
3,835.69
2,414.24
55.00 1,421.45
1962
Poll
24.00
2.00
12.00
14.00
Personal Property
169.95
25.75
56.65
87.55
Real Estate
17,432.48
351.70
415.85
13,345.73
4,022.60
1963
Poll
2,312.00
246.00
2,066.00
Personal Property
110,684.56
110,510.96
173.60
Real Estate
935,366.18 6,013.42
18,454.94
905,475.55
17,449.11
Farm Animal Excise
1962
31.87
31.87
1963
82.52
82.52
Est. of Deceased
Persons
1,716.70
1,716.70
Motor Vehicle Excise
1959
16.03 363.52 4,072.98
16.03 34.31
329.21
3,086.35
976.29 9.05
1,950.41
1.453.96 13,874.14
1,800.97
1963
124,244.35
1,798.23
9,480.13
92,538.51
24,023.94
(cont.)
COLLECTOR
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1960
1961
2,619.02
1962
13,553.83
REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES, Cont.
Balance 1/1/63
Committed
Refunds
Abat. Canc.
Abatements
Collections
Balance 12/31/63
Water Rates
1961
26.60
14.20
12.40
1962
6,667.03
9.00
6,579.50
96.53
1963
46,970.59
42,566.08
4,404.51
46,690.48
1,224,463.25
9,139.64
20.25
30,837.62
1,191,591.02
57,884.98
Interest
1960
in 1963
38.83
1961
in 1963
356.83
1962
in 1963
282.91
1963
in 1963
142.44
821.01
Interest & costs, 1963
821.01
Collected in 1963
1,192,412.03
FINANCE
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ASSESSORS
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Elmer H. Ziegler George G. Tarbell, Jr. Douglas M. Burckett, Chairman
In carrying out its appointed tasks, the Board would like to point out that it has but one objective, - that every build- ing and parcel of land be fairly assessed in ratio to the other property in town. To this end, when visiting properties, con- sideration is given to type of construction, quality, age, con- dition, location and such other factors. This information is listed in a card file along with other pertinent data such as: Registry of Deeds book and page numbers, sale information, a plan sketch of the building with dimensions, room count and com- parative buildings. More recently, a file of photographs . of buildings is also being made. With this information, along with personal visits, the Board is better equipped to make its decisions and thus carry out its objective.
The Board extends its sincere appreciation to the citizens of the Town for the spirit in which they have received our visits which, of necessity, often come at inconvenient times. The Board also wishes to make it clear that property owners should feel free to discuss their mutual problems with the Board.
Your attention is directed to the following items:
(1) All real estate and personal property abatement re- quests must be filed by October 1st of the year in question, according to law.
(2) Veterans with 10% or more disability, holders of the Purple Heart award, and others, may qualify for a tax exemp- tion. Please contact the Board to see if you qualify.
(3) Chapter 808 of the Acts of 1963 now provides cer- tain exemptions for tax payers over the age of 70 who meet cer- tain requirements of income, residence, etc. Additional in- formation can be obtained at the Assessors' office.
(4) All requests for motor vehicle and trailer excise abatements must be filed with the Board not later than June 30th of the succeeding year. No abatement may reduce the excise collected to less than $2.00.
(5) The Board meets regularly the first Tuesday of each month in the Town Hall at 8 P. M.
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FINANCE
1963 Recapitulation
Total appropriations to be raised from taxation
$1,392,917.68
Total appropriations to be taken from available funds
96,906.32
State Parks and Assessments:
State Parks and Reservations
2,866.96
State Audit of Muncipal Accounts
1,270.83
County Tax and Assessments :
County Tax
22,338.73
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
3,478.83
Overlay of current year
25,220.12
Gross Amount to be raised
$1,544,999.47
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds : Income Tax
$ 124,795.39
Corporation Taxes
27,295.60
Reimbursement a/c publicly owned land
858.34
Old Age Tax
942.52
Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise
110,000.00
Old Age Assistance
12,227.00
Schools
27,698.00
Libraries
2,083.00
Water Department
49,123.00
Interest
4,021.00
State assistance for school construction All others
16,847.00
Total, Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $ 400,604.85
Overestimates of previous year
412.86
Appropriations voted to be taken from available funds
96,906.32
Net amount to be raised by taxation on polls and
property
1.047,075.44
$1,544,999.47
Number of Polls 1,156 at $2.00 $ 2,312.00
Total Valuation :
Personal Property $ 988,255 at $112.00
110,684.56
Real Estate 8,339,990 at $112.00
934,078.88
$ 9,328,245
$1,047,075.44
Number acres of land assessed:
7,668.89
Number of dwelling houses assessed: 1,069
Tax Rate per thousand - School Rate 67.30
General Rate 44.70 $112.00
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24,714.00
Protection of Persons and Property
FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS
Leo J. Algeo, Chief
I hereby submit my report for the Fire and Police De- partments for the year ending December 31, 1963.
Fire Department.
The department answered a total of 273 emergency calls as listed below:
Buildings
6
Chimney
3
Brush and woods
86
Motor vehicle fires
15
Electric wires down or arcing
17
Motor vehicle accidents
48
Rescusitator
2
Mutual aid
3
Town Dump
19
False alarms
2
Miscellaneous
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273
The building fires consisted of four houses and one business garage. The total estimated loss in these fires was $45,935.00.
Fourteen of the brush and woods fires and two of the mutual aid calls were the result of fires caused by the Boston and Maine railroad engines. Consequently, the Boston and Maine Railroad has been billed a total of $726.45 to cover the cost of labor in extinguishing these fires. In March, 1963, the Town of Lincoln received a check from the Boston and Maine for $685.61, which was the claim for labor expenses during the year 1962.
Twenty-five inspections were made and permits issued for oil burner installations or alterations. Six in- spections were made and permits issued for storage of liqui- fied petroleum gas. Sixteen permits for blasting were issued.
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PROTECTION
A policy has been established whereby the fire alarm system is completely tested every month. Each of the street boxes is pulled and the master boxes at the schools and other public buildings are activated.
Rest homes and nursing homes have been periodically checked according to State laws.
During Fire Prevention Week fire drills were con- ducted in all the schools at the request of this depart- ment by Superintendent of Schools Robert J. Filbin. It was obvious to this department that the staff and children of our schools have been well drilled in this all important matter.
During the month of July the New England Fire Insur - ance Rating Association made an inspection of fire pro- tection facilities in the Town of Lincoln. As a result of this inspection, the Association, because of "improved pro- tection" upgraded Lincoln to Grade C, effective December 30, 1963. The Association recommended, "That immediate consideration be given to replacing the present North Fire Station. " It is hoped that this replacement can be accom- plished in 1966 in accordance with the Long-Term Capital Requirements Committee Report. The Association further reported that Engine #2, a 1947 Diamond T, was capable of pumping only 353 gallons per minute and failed to meet their requirements of 500 gallons per minute for which it is rated. In this matter the Association stated, "Appara- tus 20 years of age, or apparatus which cannot be economic- ally rehabilitated, should be replaced". This engine be- cause of its age and condition cannot be economically re- habilitated and should be replaced in 1965, in accordance again with the Long-Term Capital Requirements Committee Re- port.
The Board of Selectmen have been asked to authorize the employment of another full time man on the department so that we may have a driver on duty at the station 24 hours a day.
This department has also requested a four-wheel drive pick-up truck. This truck would be a utility type vehic- le and would be used for many things: fighting woods fires, which we now have difficulty in reaching, testing and re- pair work on the alarm system, picking up hose and equip- ment, doing routine inspection work, plowing snow, and re- ducing wear on the other trucks.
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POLICE
A standard Red Cross First Aid course was given to both fire and police personnel by Sgt. James Hanley of the Concord Police Department in February and March. Nineteen men received certificates after completing this course.
In June the department was most fortunate to receive from Mr. and Mrs. Constantin Pertzoff a house, for drill purposes, which was to be destroyed. With our very capa- ble friend, Chief Wyman Johnson, of the Weston Fire De- partment as director, the department conducted four realis- tic drills at the house. Serving as instructors at these drills were Deputy Chiefs Bill Dean, Bill Doherty and Tom Coan. The fire department would welcome the opportunity to destroy any such valueless buildings, conditions per-
mitting. These drills and the first aid course are part of a training program based on the policy of having eight monthly drills and a series of weekly drills each Spring.
Beyond the training reported above, seven members of the department attended courses at the New Hampshire Fire Chief's Training School in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. The men, Deputy Chief Tom Coan, Robert Malloy, Jr., David Malloy, George Heck, Carl Smith, Carl Smith, Jr., and Steve Ziegler spent a total of 80 hours on the weekend of Septem- ber 14th studying such subjects as fire fighting, hose and ladder work, breathing apparatus, and others.
In cooperation with Civil Defense Director Ernest Johnson, four men took a course in Radiological Monitoring at Area Headquarters at the Veterans' Hospital in Bedford. These men, Deputy Chief William Doherty, Captain Robert Tracey, Joe Cotoni, Jr., and David Malloy attended three evenings for a total of eight hours each.
On November 1, 1963, Walter Porter retired from the department after serving for 25 years. Walter was a de- voted town servant and the members of the fire department wish many years of happiness to him and his wife Mildred.
Elsewhere in this report you will find your Lincoln Fire Alarm Code listing. You are urged to read carefully the pertinent information on the reverse side of the card.
Police Department
Arrests by Lincoln Police 40
Arrests by State Police 21
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PROTECTION
Warning notices issued for violations of Motor Vehicle Law 47
Violations of Motor Vehicle Law reported to Registry of Motor Vehicles 34
Motor Vehicle accident report:
Accidents reported 160
Occupants injured 161
Occupants killed 1
Following is a partial list of other activities of the Police Department:
Appearances in court 70
Emergency calls, other than
automobile accidents 64
Vacant houses checked 3339
Business places checked
(Sept. through Dec.) 1469
Miscellaneous items recorded 2691
On May 20, 1963, Richard J. Hallett was appointed to the department by the Board of Selectmen. Patrolman Hall- ett will attend the Local Police Officers' Training School at the State Police Academy in Framingham sometime in 1964.
Deputy Chief Daniel A. MacInnis attended a Police Training Program presented by the Massachusetts Division of Youth Service at the Framingham Police Officers' Station in the Spring. This program covered many of the problems concerning police-juvenile relations and consisted of ten all-day sessions. Patrolman Frank W. Gordon attended an Investigation Training School at Natick for one week in October. This school was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
At the end of the 1963 school year, Mrs. Mary Hayes resigned as a School Crossing Guard and Mrs. Anne Sturgis has replaced her.
Chief Algeo, Deputy Chief MacInnis, and the whole de- partment are still very much concerned with the mysterious disappearance of Joan M. Risch on October 24, 1961. To - gether with a Detective of the State Police, every possible
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CIVIL DEFENSE
clue which arises is being investigated by this department.
On December 16, 1963, we of the fire and police de- partments were stunned at the untimely death of our fellow worker and Selectman, Charles K. Fitts. Charlie, who accomplished so much for our departments as a Selectman, was always ready to pitch into the cause for public safety as a firefighter or policeman. The members of the fire and police departments will not soon forget Charlie. We have so much about us that he fought to provide us with, to serve as reminders of him. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. Fitts and her family.
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
Ernest L. Johnson, Director
The Lincoln Civil Defense Headquarters and Control Center is now located in the basement of the Fire-Police Station. At least 75% of the work on this new control
center has been completed. All radios and monitoring equipment are fully operational and monthly tests with the State are made regularly.
Our State Civil Defense Agency now answers directly to the Federal Department of Defense. Activities at these levels are at an all time high. All Departments at the State level under the fine new leadership of Direc- tor Daniel Finn are, at all times, fully operational.
It is our aim here in Lincoln to continue to cooperate with the State on their accelerated programs, although time and funds will no doubt limit us to minimum standards. A satisfactory rating in this respect keeps our community eligible for many additional benefits.
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PROTECTION
TREE WARDEN
Albert S. Brooks
The Dutch Elm disease continued to be the major prob- lem of the tree department in 1963, as the largest share of the work was in removing diseased trees. About seven- ty-five trees were removed and burned. In the late spring, twenty-seven elms in various parts of the town were selected and treated against Dutch Elm disease with "Klutone", which makes a total of about seventy trees treated in 1962 and 1963. Of these trees, two have died completely; both of them had a severe case of the disease when treated. Four that had the disease in 1962 when treated, with one having a very severe case, now appear healthy, and we have three treated trees that are doubtful. I feel we should wait at least another year before doing anything more along this line so as to get a more complete picture of just what the results of this treatment are.
It was felt necessary to control the elm leaf beetle this year as the damage has been so great in other years. The elms were sprayed in early June with "Seven" with very good results. "Seven" does a very good job with a mini - mum of damage. I believe it is necessary to continue this spray each year.
Some spraying for brush and poison ivy control was done in July. Because of pressure of other work, the pro- gram of brush control has not been working as I would like, but I still believe in the program, and unless some better way is found I think we should strive to carry it out as we are attempting to do now.
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Health and Welfare
BOARD OF HEALTH
Abigail Avery
Pierre Dreyfus, M. D. Gordon Donaldson, M. D., Chairman
Following the election in March, 1963, the Board of Health met and voted to continue as of the previous year. Mrs. David Garrison was reappointed to the office of Agent; Mr. William Davis, Burial Agent; Dr. Alden Russell, Inspector of Slaughtering; and Mr. George Browning, Jr., Inspector of Animals.
The usual inspections were made during the year, in- cluding piggeries, restaurants, cider presses, stores, overnight cabins, and rest homes. The following licen- ses were issued: garbage transportation, 3; methyl alco- hol, 4; overnight cabins, 1; piggeries, 2; massage, 1; victuallers, 5. Three nursery schools were also in- spected and licensed. A new State law, enacted in 1963, defines rather strict standards for the personnel, pro- gram, and physical facilities of all agencies providing day care for children under school age. The Board of Health has been granted permission to carry out inspect- ions, and is now working on its own detailed licensing program for the three nursery schools in Lincoln. Final - ly, the Board has been in constant review of the problems created by construction of new homes and by a number of land subdivisions presented for approval. A total of 60 permits were approved by the Board, of which 25 were building permits for new homes and 35 for alterations and improvements. Three subdivisions were approved by the Board in 1963.
The following communicable diseases were reported: chicken pox, 32; strep throats and scarlet fever, 24; mumps, 55; German measles, 69; measles, 1; typhoid, l. The one case of typhoid fever concerned a child who had visited Zermatt, Switzerland, where she had acquired symp- toms of the disease. The case was followed very care- fully by the Department of Public Health and a private physician, and after some days made a complete and un- eventful recovery.
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HEALTH AND WELFARE
As in previous years, a number of clinics were held. The annual dental screening of all school children has been continued by Dr. William Tingey, with the assistance of Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Stanley Tead. Three hundred and sixty-six children were referred to private dentists for treatment. The Well Child Conference was conducted
by Dr. John Davies at monthly intervals. Dr. Davies saw 80 children up to the age of 7. Many of these visits were for routine physical examination of 5-year old child- ren entering kindergarten. In addition to these examina- tions, small-pox vaccinations, triple vaccine (diphtheria- tetanus-whooping cough immunizations) and Sabin oral pol - iomyelitis vaccine were given when needed.
In January, March, and May of 1963, Lincoln joined other cities and towns of the Commonwealth in a drive to immunize adults and children with Sabin polio vaccine, Types I, II, and III. According to careful records kept by Mrs. Stanley Tead in the two years that the Sabin vac- cine was dispensed in Lincoln, the following number of in- dividuals (adults and children) received the three types: Type I, 2726; Type II, 2594; Type III, 2350.
The Mental Health Program in the schools was con- ducted under the able supervision of Mrs. Rogers, one of the social workers from the Walden Clinic in Concord. Mrs. Rogers visits the Lincoln schools at weekly inter- vals, and in her consultations, meets with teachers and parents to discuss the problems at hand. The principals and teachers of our schools feel that this professional help is of great value in advising them how best to help children with behavior problems.
The annual Dog Clinic was held in the Town Barn in May. Of the 555 dogs registered in the Town of Lincoln, only 336 received anti-rabies vaccine at our Clinic. A1 - though it is realized that some dogs may be vaccinated by private veterinarians, many must run at large without this protection, posing a danger to the public and a le- gal hazard to the owner.
The Emerson Hospital Nursing Service has proven ef - fective in giving home nursing care under Mrs. Garrison's supervision. A visiting nurse is provided any one at the rate of three dollars per visit plus travel charges. Arrangements for these visits are made through Mrs. Garri- son or by telephoning directly to the Hospital.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
During the year the Board of Health has had the opportunity to meet with the Selectmen, the Planning Board, and the School Committee to discuss subjects of common interest, such as the Mental Health and Speech Rehabilitation programs in our schools, the proposed new zoning by-laws, and the various land subdivisions under consideration.
Lastly, the Board wishes to thank a number of volun- teers for their participation in the various clinics spon- sored by the Health Department during the year. Without the invaluable help given by Mrs. Bradford Cannon, Mrs. Malcolm Donaldson, Mrs. Robert Emerson, Mrs. Rufus Grason, Mrs. Donald Loveys, Mrs. Ralph Ruocco, and Mrs. Stanley Tead, our Clinics could not have been effective.
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
George U. Browning, Jr.
The following animals are all under the rules and regulations of the Department of Livestock Disease Con- trol of the Department of Agriculture. I have supplied them with a list of the owners (on whose premises the animals are kept) and the number and kinds of these ani- mals in Lincoln.
No. of dairy cows over 2 years 54
No. O
41 dairy cows 1-2 years 18
No. of dairy cows under 1 year 12
No. of dairy bulls
1
No. beef cattle
34
Total number of horses
59
Total number 41 goats
7
Total number of sheep 17
Total number of swine 731
Fourteen dog bites were reported during the year. These dogs were quarantined and released at the end of ten days as no sign of rabies appeared.
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HEALTH AND WELFARE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
M. Elizabeth Causer, Director
During the year 1963, aid was extended as follows:
Old Age Assistance, ten cases.
Medical Assistance to the Aged, eight cases.
Disability Assistance, one case.
Aid to Dependent Families, one case. General Relief, three cases.
Receipts :
U. S. Government O.A.A.
$5,084.00
M.A.A.
5,431.65
A.D.F.
738.02
D.A.
232.50
$11,486.17
Comm. of Mass.
O.A.A.
5,242.72
M.A.A.
3,622.74
A.D.F.
502.33
D.A.
1,112.14
Meals Tax
750.22
11,230.15
Refunds
64.50
Total Receipts
$22,780.82
Disbursements :
Federal Accounts - O.A.A.
$4,838.08
M.A.A.
5,307.87
A.D.F.
137.00
D.A.
33.83
$10,316.78
Town Funds -
O.A.A.
6,364.56
M.A.A.
5,397.06
A.D.F.
823.00
D.A.
172.15
G. R.
1,756.86
14,513,63
Total Disbursements
$24,830.41
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Planning and Public Works
PLANNING BOARD
R. Langdon Wales, Chairman
Edith M. Henderson, Vice-Chairman Constantin A. Pertzoff Warren R. Dwyer David L. Garrison
At its organizational meeting on April 10, 1963, the Planning Board elected Mr. R. Langdon Wales chairman and Mrs. Edith M. Henderson vice-chairman. The Board wel - comed Mr. David Garrison as its new member and voted its thanks to the retiring member, Mr. Paul Brooks, who con- tinues his capable service to the Town as Conservation Commissioner. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Snelling, in dividing her half days and countless long evenings between the Board of Assessors and the Planning Board, gives priceless service to the Board and the Town in providing continuity, speedy execution of Board business and an informal and diplomatic communication with individuals having Planning Board business.
A. PLANNING POLICIES
Under the statutes the Planning Board is charged with making studies and preparing plans of the resources, possi- bilities and needs of the town and with the administration of subdivision control. During 1963, despite an increase in subdivision activity, the Board has attempted to place primary emphasis on its planning function.
Over the years since its establishment, the Planning Board has evolved a series of planning policies, that serve as a basis for the Board's recommendations, as fol- lows :
1. Character of the Town. The existing low- density pattern of development of the town and the topo- graphy of the land establish a semi-rural physical charac- ter although the prevailing land use is residential. The Board believes that a valid and desirable pattern of devel- opment for the Town is one that maintains as far as possi- ble its rural characteristics through low overall density of development and preservation of connected open space areas for conservation, recreation and esthetic purposes.
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PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS
2. Role of Planning.
Lincoln is situated in a
growing metropolitan area. Today no other town so close to Boston offers a comparable living environment. Lincoln must expect that its future will be affected by the prob- lems of the growing metropolitan area of which it is a
part. If the desirable features of Lincoln are to be con- served for the future, it will not suffice to stand pat or
merely to resist change. Rather Lincoln must anticipate future pressures, plan creative responses and act imagina- tively and decisively to effect solutions favorable to the
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