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Brown, Gladys P. Bruce, George R.
Housewife
Salesman
3 Holly Terrace 33 Center Street 58 High Street
Buchan, Ada A.
Secretary
Buckley, Fred T.
Supervisor
34 Center Street
Bullock, Emily
At Home
15 West Knoll Rd.
Byers, Dorothy H.
Housewife
off Phillips St.
Byrne, Beatrice M.
Housewife
19 Canterbury St. 6 Punchard Ave.
Cardella, Giuseppe
Insurance
Chadwick, Agnes S.
Housewife
160 Lowell St.
Chambers, Arthur S.
Agriculture
356 Lowell St.
Christie, William
Pract. Nurse
34 Burnham Road
Clough, Harry E.
Ins. Agent
117 Chestnut St.
Cole, Arthur W.
Retired
16 High Street
Cole, John N. II
Lexington Press
10 Wolcott Ave.
Connolly, Thomas J.
Postal Clerk
18 Avon Street
Crompton, Fred
Salesman
1 Brown Street
Dake, Mary C.
Housewife
27 Bancroft Road
Davis, Edward B.
Retired
28 Essex Street
Dean, James L.
Retired
8 Barrington Dr.
Deneu, Frank P.
Mach. Tech.
40 Chandler Road
Deyermond, Robert V.
Retired
91 Elm Street
Dockray, Lance W.
Supervisor
1 Coolidge Road
Doherty, James D.
Ins. & Real Est.
9 Juniper Road
Domingue, Robert P.
Foreman
51 Walnut Avenue
Dooley, Helen C.
Secretary
74 Pine Street
Dow, Helen P.
Housewife
8 Beacon Street
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Dowd, Edward J.
Salesman
13 Pasho Street
Doyle, John J.
Elev. Constr.
44 Holt Road
Doyle, Lydia L.
Housewife
7 Foster Circle 24 Corbett St.
Duffy, Joseph G.
Sales Manager
4 Arundel Street
Dufton, George F.
Builder
7 Argyle Street
Dunlop, Alan F.
Ins. Adjuster
Dunlop, Helen F.
Co-Manager
20 Arundel St. 20 Arundel St.
Eastman, Rachael D.
Housewife
20 William St.
Eastman, Weston D.
Real Est. & Ins.
Auto Mechanic
18 Argyle Street 52 Morton Street
Ellis, Edward C.
Emmons, Dorothy H.
At Home
53 School Street
Fallon, Joseph E. Jr.
Accountant
58 Maple Avenue
Field, Pauline D.
Housewife
5 Wolcott Avenue
Forbes, Elizabeth W.
Sports Teacher
116 Osgood St.
Forbes, John M.
Unemployed
116 Osgood St.
Foss, Ray A.
Retired
5 Marion Avenue
Fox, Pauline B.
Dental Hygienist
10 Appletree Ln.
Froburg, Frank W.
Self-employed
24 Marland St.
Gerrish, Winifred S.
Housewife
27 Enmore Street
Gilcreast, Cleveland Gill, Friedl P.
Giovinco, Pasquale
Merchant
49 School Street 1 Ayer Street
Goddard, Harold C. Jr. Accountant
69 Shawsheen Rd.
Goldthwaite, Eleanor F.Housewife
182 Jenkins Road
Gordon, William
Retired
80 Poor Street
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Dreher, Thomas
Elec. Helper
General Manager
243 Highland Rd.
Housewife
Gorrie, Everett R. Grant, Dwight W.
Underwriter
Supervisor
Gray, Claremont I.
Rubber Worker
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Grecoe, John H.
Jeweler
Haartz, Karl J. C.
Constr. Insp.
60 High Plain Rd. 11 Chandler Cir.
Haley, Harold A.
Mech. Engineer
Bldg. Contractor
72 Dascomb Road
14 B. V. Road
Hamilton, Howard C. Hardisty, William
Tax Consultant
9 Dartmouth Rd.
Harnedy, Mary E.
Retired
24 Summer Street
Hatton, Robert B.
Chem. Engineer
12 Stratford Rd.
Hawes, Nancy B.
Housewife
53 Phillips St.
Heseltine, Eleanor M. Hibbert, Ethel S.
Coil Winder
Office Manager
12 Ridge Street 44 Central St.
Construction
Corp. Pres.
4 Woodland Road
Production Mgr.
Retired
Real Est. & Ins.
Self-employed
Insurance Exec.
17 Canterbury St.
Textile Mender
14 Hall Avenue
Pres. & Treas.
17 Alden Road
Salesman
Housewife
48 High Pln. Rd. 181 Highland Rd.
Hickey, Vincent P. Higgins, Frederick A. Hogan, Daniel E. Jr. Holland, Robert C. Horan, Joseph A. Howe, Raymond W.
211 Chestnut St. 200 Chandler Rd. 20 Chandler Road 66 Wildwood Road
Hoyer, Raymond A.
Innes, Andrew M.
Jagger, Margaret E. Jaspert, Eileen M. Johnson, Harold A. Judge, Irene E.
Housewife
21 Straw. Hill Rd. 342 Maple Avenue
Hall, Edward P.
Product Engr.
108 Summer St. 17 Chandler Rd. 98 Chestnut St. 17 Florence St.
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Kelley, Sherwood W. King, Mary E.
Salesman
16 Coolidge Road 4 Sutherland St.
Kinnear, Jessie A.
Cle rk
21 High Street
Laaff, George S.
Engineer
81 Reservation
Lambert, John F.
Retired
13 Brook Street
Lebach, Margot M.
Housewife
10 George Street
Ledbetter, Jack D. Salesman
16 Cutler Road
Lindholm, Edward M.
Naval Architect
44 Chestnut St.
Lindsay, Stafford A. Salesman
Livingston, Clinton R. Retail Florist
Locke, Arthur T.
Clerk
7 Locke Street 84 Andover St. 9 Brechin Terr.
Locke, Richard G.
Contractor
3 Windsor Street
Lounsbury, Richard L.
Coordinator
103 Gould Road
Lucy, Marguerite M.
At Home
149 Chestnut St.
Luedke, George E.
Director
75 Porter Road
Lundgren, Donald E.
Funeral Director
18 Elm Street
Lyle, George H.
Truck Driver
92 Woburn Street
Macartney, Robert J. MacLachlan, Gordon C. £ Retired
Merchant
140 Argilla Road 26 Pasho Street
Marjerison, Thomas S.Jr. Office Manager
87 Burnham Road
Marshall, Clifford E. Cashier
Marshall, Kenneth S.
Personnel Mgr.
18 Chandler Road
Marshall, Ruth S.
Housewife
22 Pasho Street
Martin, James S.
Storekeeper
3 Washington Ave. 19 Bellevue Road
Master, Louis
Retired
McCarthy, Helen C.
Supervisor
11 Beech Circle
Tel. Operator
22 Pasho Street
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McCarthy, John W. Jr. McCarthy, Joseph A.
Self-employed
Retired
McGuirk, John F.
C. P. A.
Mitchell, Robert C.
Electrician
Moriarty, John F.
Pub. Relations
Morrisroe, Lawrence P. Asst. Treas.
Nason, Lewis P.
Maint. Machinist
62 River Street
Neil, Robert W.
Equip. Editor
49 Balmoral St.
Ness, Mary A.
Office Clerk
19 Alderbrook Rd. 121 Elm Street
Nicoll, Frank L.
Northey, Helen L.
Hostess
Northup, Robert G.
Aircraft Mech.
76 River Street
Nowell, Barbara P. Noyes, Catherine J.
Clerk
63 Chestnut St.
Real Estate Broker 100 Burnham Road
Orr, William J.
Retired
97 Shawsheen Rd.
Ortstein, Herbert L.
Manager
26 Vine Street
Packard, Leslie
Product Engr.
75 Shawsheen Rd.
Pariseau, Dorothy F.
Housewife
36 Chandler Road
Patterson, Frank H.
Maintenance 14 Burnham Road
Pearson, Walter
Salesman
4 Maple Avenue
Pettit, Stephen H.
Accounting Super . 1 Longwood Drive
Pitman, Douglas B. Plummer, Frederick A.
Clerk
Pray, Philip C.
Retired
Rhoads, William W.
Retired
Asst. Manager
20 Walnut Avenue
Richardson, Norman B.
Accountant
18 Morton Street
26 Sutherland St. 65 Haggetts Pd. 22 Hidden Road
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11 Carisbrooke 26 High Street 5 Pinecrest Road
12 Tewksbury St. 22 Haverhill St. 70 Summer Street
Newman, Winthrop R.
Gill Box Oper.
Retired 34 Washington Av. 52 Rocky Hill Rd.
Riley, T. John Robb, David B.
Pack.Des. Engineer 38 Chestnut St.
Janitor 32 Park Street
Robertson, Foster G.
Bldg. Supt.
7 Canterbury St.
Robinson, Helen L.
Housewife
4 George Street
Robinson, Margaret G. Housewife 140 Chestnut St.
Rockwell, Henry D. Jr. Gen. Manager
29 Cuba Street
Roundy, Glenn H.
Executive 11 Barrington Dr.
Russell, J. Elwyn
Supervisor
41 Clark Road
Seero, Edward V.
Sales Engineer
15 Prospect Rd.
Selden, Georgeanna G.
Housewife
42 School Street
Serio, Joseph
Supervisor
15 Lowell Jct.
Shaw, Clinton D.
Sales Manager
34 Wildwood Road 4 Stratford Road
Shulze, Dorothea A.
Photo-finisher
2 Sheridan Road 19 Hall Avenue
Smalley, Bart F.
Car Inspector
Cafeteria Wkr.
145 River Road
Smith, Geraldine P.
Sales
20 Johnson Road
Southwell, Lynn C.
Elec. Maint.
Sutton, Thomas W.
Working Foreman
19 Burnham Road 108 Lovejoy Road 79 Lowell Street
Taylor, Thomas D. Foreman
Theberge, Joseph M.
Asst. Supt.
16 Brookfield Rd. 14 Arundel St.
Thompson, Gordon M.
Chemist
Trott, Robert L.
Greenskeeper
35 Chandler Cir.
Turner, Harvey G.
Farmer
331 So. Main St.
Veit, Ethel H.
Housewife
8 Coolidge Road
Vigeant, Philip A.
Stock Clerk
9 Andover Street
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Shaw, Gardner R.
Bank Teller
Smith, Dorothy E.
Vigeant, Sara L. Wade, Kenneth E.
Housewife
Carpenter
Wadman, Homer C.
Supervisor
Walsh, Arthur J.
Lineman
Walsh, Mary D.
Housewife
28 Essex Street
Warhurst, Alice V.
Housewife
18 Riverina Road
Warhurst, A. Norman
Salesman
18 Riverina Road
Watson, Ruth
Tel. Operator
69 Highland Road
Watson, William A.
Contractor
36 Bancroft Road
Waugh, Clarence S.
Retired
72 Poor Street
Wennik, Harold W.
Self-employed
14 Lucerne Drive
West, Howard A. Engineer
152 Haggetts Pd.
White, Frances E.
Housewife
190 Shawsheen Rd. 66 Chandler Road 5 Argilla Road
Whiteside, Charles B.M. Purch. Agent
Whitney, Chester F.Jr.
Chauffeur
355 River Road
Wilson, Ethel M.
Housewife
88 Lowell Street
Wilson, Kenneth O.
Serv. Stat.Owner
19 Balmoral St.
Young, William J.
Electrician
44 Elm Street
Yunggebauer, Fred
Merchant
61 Lowell Street
Zalla, Eugene A.
Rubber Worker
3 Chester Street
White, Sidney P.
Dairy Farming
165 Shawsheen Rd.
White, Mildred C.
Manager
9 Andover Street 28 High St., BV 107 High Street 241 Lowell St.
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Office Of Veteran's Service
The Office of Veterans' Services submits the following report for the year 1962:
The case load involving interviews and paper work was:
Allotments and Allowances
125
Burials
41
Civil Service
26
Compensation
10
Education
14
Employment
13
Home Loans
43
Housing Applications
37
Hospital Cases
73
Insurance
44
Legal
17
Medical and Dental
63
Miscellaneous Categories
722
Pensions
61
Photostats - discharges,
741
vital statistics, etcetera
Social Security
43
Taxes
48
Veterans' Benefits
31
Vital Statistics
156
VA Financial Statements
120
Veterans' deaths during the year totaled 41, as listed below:
Spanish War
1
World War One
18
World War Two
20
Korean Conflict
2
The peak has been reached for benefits for World War One veterans and their dependents. We are now receiving and processing an increasing number of cases of dependents of World War Two veterans. These cases will continue upwards until the year 1980. At that time the dependents of the Korean Conflict veterans will start to apply for assistance. In most cases the aging parents have only the Social Security Benefit as income, and we must supplement this with aid when sickness occurs and large medical bills are incurred.
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Eighty percent of the permanent cases now being helped consists of widowed and dependent mothers or wives of veterans. Under man- datory law, Chapter 115, General Laws of Massachusetts, Veterans' Benefits Assistance is granted to all veterans, their wives, children and parents, if they are in need and worthy of it.
We wish to thank the local veteran organizations, the Ameri- can Red Cross, all church and charitable groups, the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager for their cooperation and encoura - gement during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
Francis P. Markey, Agent Veterans' Service Office
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Report Of Recreation Committee
The Andover Recreation Department submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1962.
During the first three months of operation the Recreation Com- mittee operated the program. They were instrumental in acquiring the services of a Recreation Director, in maintaining the ice rink at the Central Playstead and at Ballardvale and for preparation of information concerning acquisition of the additional land in the Pomps Pond area. In addition, they organized the traditional Easter Candy Scramble which was held on Holy Saturday for several hundred child - ren in the Park.
On April 1 the Recreation Department was established with the first full time Director. Because of the seasonal nature of recreation, the Committee recommended that the Director spend much of his time becoming acquainted with the various facits of Town activity. Through- out the year he must remain oriented to seasonal changes in activity, leadership and interest. He must learn what these interests are, what persons are interested in the varied activities and what problems must be overcome. Because of the orientation and time factors, re- latively few changes were made in existing programs and only com- parative progress made.
PLAYGROUNDS:
Development - A man was employed this year to maintain and improve playground equipment and facilities. This proved to be very beneficial to the appearence and safety on the grounds. In addition, five large trees were planted on the grounds to prepare for the loss of our Elms and to provide additional shaded areas for playground participants.
Training - In preparation for the season the Department sent all Playground Supervisors to a statewide training conference at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. This two day conference did much to help in stimulating the program by providing new ideas and techniques for playground management.
Pre-season and weekly training sessions were also held for all staff members in order to maintain leadership standards. These sessions were used as an adjunct to bulletin board announcements on the individual grounds and specific activity assignments .
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Program - Interest was maintained throughout the season by giving special emphasis to five activity areas each week. These areas were sports, crafts, tournaments, special events and general program. Each of these areas was planned and developed by an in- dividual staff member. In this way a balance of interest was main- tained which appealed to the greatest number of participants.
Highlights - Particular interest during the season was shown in the Interplayground Swim Meet, Decathlon, Canobie Park Outing, Field Day, and the Playground Picnics. The Programs that were most consistantly popular were the Crafts and the Athletic program.
POMPS POND:
Development - A man was employed to clean and prepare the area during the month of June. In addition to making the area more attractive and gaining a "head start" on the season, it eliminated much of the pre-season vandalism that has normally occurred in past years. Additional improvement included the installation of ce - ment steps and a retaining wall in the beach area. A start was also made in the development of additional picnic sites. Toward the end of the year a small hill was denuded in preparation for an expanded beach area. This hill is part of the land recently acquired by the Town which will be developed into a community park.
Training - An intensive program was conducted by the Water- front Supervisor in techniques of life saving, water safety, first aid and swimming instructions. Because of the lack of clarity of the water and the condition of the bottom, special training was also given in fixing the position of swimmers in trouble.
Program - A well rounded program of swimming and diving instruction, life saving, general swimming and special events main- tained a high rate of interest throughout the summer.
Highlights - Special events during the summer included the Little Three Swim Meet, Playground Swim Meet, Band Concerts and picnics. Use was made of the area by many groups for outings. This included "out of season" outings held by Christ Episcopal Church and the Andover Bocci Club.
ICE RINKS:
The rink at the Central Playstead and at Ballardvale was sprayed and ready for use by December 15. This allowed for three weeks of skating at the end of the year. In order to facilitate the maintenance
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of regular hours, a time clock was installed at each location so that the rinks could be illuminated at regular hours.
COORDINATED PROGRAM:
Many organizations in Town provide programs that are re- creational in nature. They have worked with the Director on general planning, use of facilities or borrowing equipment. Some organi- zations have offered direct aid in promoting the program.
It would be impossible to thank each volunteer in every organi- zation for their contribution to the thousands of man hours spent in developing activities. It is equally impossible to count the tens of thousands of supervised participant hours that are enjoyed by our citizens or the monetary saving to the town these hours represent.
In an effort to develop a more closely knit coordination between all groups, a Recreation Coordinating Council was created in Novem- ber. Members of the Andona Society and the League of Women Voters devoted many hours to develop a workable plan for such a group. The aim of the Council is to provide a means by which all persons throughout the Town will become aware of local recreation programs and potentials. Through this , it is hoped that the Recreation De - partment can better judge how to serve the people.
The following organizations have shown interest in helping with the total development of the Recreation Program:
Facility Use and Development - Boosters Club, Cemetery Department, Fire Department, Library Department, Park Depart- ment, Phillips Academy, Public Works Department, Police De - partment, Boy Scouts, school Department, Sacred Heart School, Tree Department, Water Department and many private citizens.
Senior Citizens - Chestnut Court Association.
Adult Activity - Badminton Club, Bocci Club, Andover Co-Op, Andover Male Choir, West Andover Community Center, Community Chorus, Duplicate Bridge Club, Great Books Study Group, Pequawket Mountain Club, November Club, Parents League, Skating Club, Men's Softball League, Rocketeer's Square Dance Club, American Red Cross, Tennis Club and the Y. W. C. A.
Children's Activities - Summer Basketball League, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls, Hockey Club, Junior Football League, Little League, Pony Baseball, Junior Baseball League, Twilight
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Baseball League, Police Baseball League, Girls Softball League, The Teen Center and the Youth Center.
Special Events - Halloween Festivities by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the West Andover Community Center; Band Con- certs through the Music Performance Trust Fund of the Recording Industries and the Musicians Union, Local 372; Easter Candy Scram- ble by the Recreation Committee.
FUTURE PLANS:
Plans for the development of recreation facilities are based on the observations, suggestions and complaints of many persons. This, coupled with the knowledge and experience of the Director and other professional Recreators is incorporated into the over -all planning.
Plans must take into consideration a growing and shifting population. It must also consider many different seasonal interests. In keeping with this, plans are being formulated for improvement and expansion of all playgrounds, athletic fields and facilities, the ex- panded Pomps Pond area for a Town Park and Indoor Facilities.
The development of a strong, well rounded Recreation Program is a valuable asset to a healthy, growing community. For the cost of less than a daily cup of coffee, value received is estimated in thousands of dollars to each citizen. Leaders in the fields of econo- mics, medicine, psychiatrics, education, public safety and probation work have all underwritten professionally directed recreation pro- grams at the local level as a powerful adjunct to their fields. By supporting the program, each citizen contributes toward making Andover a better place in which to live.
Respectfully Submitted
Leslie S. Bartow Recreation Director
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Department Of Public Works
The Public Works Department maintains highways, sidewalks, public dump, street lighting, parks, and trees. The Department also services its own equipment, installs and supervises the construction and maintenance of drainage, water and sewer mains, maintains equip- ment and supplies for the control of snow, ice, dutch elm disease and insect pest control.
The personnel necessary to supervise and maintain these services are classified as follows.
1 Engineer
3 Superintendents
1 Office Manager
3 Clerks
1 Engineering Aide (Part Time)
3 Foremen
4 Working Foremen
8 Heavy Equipment Operators
4 Tree Climbers
6 Maintenance Men
8 Truck Drivers
10 Laborers
Machine accounting had its first full year of operation and proved to be effective in controlling internal audit. The full impact of controls enabled the state auditors to release water bills a full month earlier than ever before.
A review of all water department procedures was instigated to stream-line the 1963 operations.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
In its first full year of operation, the new Engineering De- partment has shown itself to be a valuable addition to the Town government. The nature of the department is such that it deals largely with public utilities, and therefore supplements the Public Works Department.
Among the projects undertaken in cooperation with the Public Works Department were: design and construction of drains on Argilla Road and Wildwood; sewer design for the Town Yard; side- walk construction on Lovejoy Road; and street lines for the Tree Department.
The Department has assisted nearly every board, committee, and office of the Town on engineering matters. Additionally, many private individuals, engineers, contractors, and builders have sought and obtained advice and assistance on matters pertaining to established policy and regulations of the Town.
Coordination between the Town government and various consult- ants and other governmental agencies on engineering matters was a function of the department. The Engineer actively engaged in planning the Lovejoy Road reconstruction, Rogers Brook improve- ments, laying out Gleason Street for acceptance, and the study and implementation of the new Master Drainage Plan.
Field surveys were made for easements, on land owned by or to be acquired by the Town, gravel pits, and proposed building sites, in addition to the surveys necessary for utilities improvements.
During the year, Il new subdivisions of land added 292 house lots in the Town. Each of the subdivision plans was studied in detail before approval for conformance with the Planning Board Rules and Regulations and for adequacy of utilities proposed. Utilities under construction in other subdivisions were periodi- cally inspected for proper installation.
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Street Lighting
The following tabulation shows the amount of money that will be required in 1963 to cover costs of street lights installed as of December 31, 1962:
Number
Type
Unit Price
Annual Cost
837
1,000 lumen o.h.
$18.
$15,066.
31
1,000 lumen o.h.
25.
775.
58
2,500 lumen o.h.
28.
1,624.
60
1,000 lumen u.g.
38.
2,280.
27
3,500 lumen o.h.
40.
1,080.
1
3,500 lumen u.g.
60.
60.
17
7,000 vapor o.h.
55.
935.
20
15,000 vapor o.h.
95.
1,900.
36
15,000 vapor u.g.
115.
4,140.
35
21,000 vapor o.h.
100.
3,500.
8
21,000 vapor u.g.
120.
960.
8
60,000 vapor o.h.
210.
1,680.
2
Floodlights
95.
190.
34,190.
Surveys Completed for 1962
Brown St.
1 3,500 o.h.
40.
R. R. St.
2 7,000 o.h.
110.
Wild Rose Drive
18 3,500 o.h.
720.
Sutherland St.
4 3,500 o.h.
160.
Burnham Rd.
8 3,500 o.h.
320.
Rolling Green
3 21,000 o.h.
300.
Charlotte Drive
5 3,500 o.h.
200.
Cutler Rd.
3 3,500 o.h.
120.
Requests for 1963
94 Bellevue 1 1,000 o.h.
25.
1 Jenkins Rd. 1 1,000 o.h.
25.
Elm St .- Washington to North Andover line 15 21,000 (1266 x 6 mos. )
634.
Essex St. - Central to Shawsheen Road 8 7,000
1 21,000
366.
37,210.
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Report Of Tree, Moth And Dutch Elm Depts.
The Tree Department planted 155 shade trees along public streets in 1962. In addition 55 shade and ornamental flowering trees purchased by the School Department were planted at the West Elementary and Shawsheen School grounds.
Maintenance of shrubbery beds in the Town Park on Chestnut Street was assigned to the Tree Department this year. All shrubs and trees were pruned, all beds weeded, cultivated and edged. Removal of overgrown plants and replacement with 40 flowering shrubs was accomplished. The Andover Village Improvement Society and the Andover Garden Club contributed money toward the cost of the se shrubs.
A spray program designed to protect Andover's shade trees from destructive insects and diseases was carried out. Approved application methods and insecticides were used. Foliar feeding was continued in this program. Dutch Elm disease appeared in 85 public elms in 1962. Of these 70 have been cut and burned and the remaining trees will be removed by March prior to emergence of elm bark beetles, known carriers of this widespread disease. A tele- scopic crane and a skyworker were used in topping 24 dead and dan- gerous trees. The newly purchased town stump chipper performed well in the removal of some 65 stumps to date. The men from the Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources assisted in Dutch Elm scouting and removal of 35 dead elms. Over 125 dead and dis- eased elms were removed this year.
Considerable time and effort was expended in planning and supervision of tree work during the relocation of some LO houses and garages due to construction of route 495.
A town shade tree nursery by Haggetts Pond was prepared and partially planted. 175 small trees were set out and maintained. Land clearing projects were performed at the town dump site and Pomps Pond recreational area.
Roadside mowing, brush cutting and chemical brush control was continued. Poison ivy control by chemical spray was done along roadsides, at playgrounds and school areas. Regular depart- ment work of pruning, low limb removal, dead and dangerous tree removal, cabling, utility wire and pole clearance supervision, and inspection was performed. Tree Department personnel worked during all snow and ice storms, salting, sanding and plowing streets and sidewalks.
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Parks
There are two regular size diamonds at the Central Playstead, one regular size diamond at Woburn Street Playground, six Little League Fields, two at Central, two at Woburn Street Playground, and two in the rear of the West Center School.
Portable bleachers are erected at the Little League Field on the Woburn Street Playground and at the Central Little League Field, also portable bleachers are erected at the Central area for the football field.
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