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375.00
375.00
EQUIPMENT FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Art. 36 A.T.M. 1956
1.923.00
Equipment
1.923.00
Henry P. Wheaton, Police, WW I
2,670.20
Alfred Bird, Fire, WW I
2,220.40
Alfred W. Woodward, Sealer, WW I
1,170.00
Vernon W. Evans, School, WW I
4.132.70
Mabel Willey, School, WW I
2,470.00
Ice Cream
5,950.04
Bakery
3,676.69
Equipment Repairs
3,592.00
Printing and Advertising
1.50
Fence
756.50
4,892.48
EXPENSES:
42.38
4.892.48
CAFETERIAS - REVOLVING FUND
SALARIES:
Supervisor
1,076.96 22,866.41
Labor
23,943.37
EXPENSES:
37,183.27
Meats and Groceries
26,046.07
Supplies
1,095.22
Express
180.07
Linen Service
538.28
Architect and Engineers
William MacDougall 2,138.66
Mrs. Joseph Lambert
1,568.80
FIRE DEPARTMENT: George B. Drew 3.412.50
1,500.00
WORLD WAR VETERANS:
Ernest A. Merrithew, Public Works, WW I
1.501.00
George S. Pike, Public Works, WW I
1,997.95
8,755.16
DEPARTMENTAL PENSIONS
EXPENSES:
9,349.80
266.85
Mrs. Lucy Mathewson
222,165.45
890.16
Water
10.00
Custodians
25.00
Insurance
71.80
Rental - Lynn Sports Arena
427.50
Police
72.00
Firefighters
21.00
Supervisor
450.00
Assistant Supervisor
315.00
Instructors
1,920.00
Game Officials
10.00
Dues - Hockey League
TOTAL FOR EDUCATION AND LIBRARIES RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED PLAYGROUNOS
SALARIES:
5.00
Announcer
40.00
Ticket Sellers
473.75
Cities and Towns Share
200.00
2,885.00
Stationery and Postage
19,693.82
1,254,143.83
13,150.44
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THE THREE NEW MEMBERS of the Saugus Board of Assessors, left, were sworn into office last Thursday afternoon in the Town Hall by John J. Bucchiere, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, far right. Left to right: Assessor Charles C. Cooper, first vice president of Sgt. Arthur DeFranzo Post, V.F.W .; Assessor Alex- ander S. Addison, former town moderator and chair man of the finance committee; Assessors' Chauman) David J. Lucey, former selectman and school committeeman; Delmont E. Goding, clerk of the Board of As- sessors and former assessor; Town Manager Daniel E. McLean and Bucchiere. The appointments were an- pounced by Manager McLean. The new board met immediately afterward and elected Lucey chairman.
Supt. of Buildings
M. Edward Hayes, School, WW I 2.600.00
Office 375.00
40,750.00
1,700 00
247.00
4,391.20
1,964 67
Milk
44.55
Town Accountant Report (Continued from Page Ten)
TOWN REPORT PAGE TWELVE
PAGE TWENTY
Public Library
The Saugus Free Public Library has rounded out another year of service to the community. In spite of crowded physical conditions - particularly at the Maln Library - we have noticeably increased our circulation of books. Our reading areas are very cramped. Extensive expansion of our Main Library is very urgent. We need more shelves for our book collection and more space in which our publlc can use our book stock,
Having close contact with the schools - through small branch Libraries at North Saugus, Lynn- hurt and Oaklandvale and the ac- tive interest shown by the teachers EXPENSES:
of the elementary grades in town -- has given our juvenilc circulation a marvelous boost. We have had an increase of 3,709 in branch juvenile circulation over a nine month per- iod and an increase of over 600 at the Main Library. Many of our teachers ask for room deposits of
books. Although these deposits spread our book stock somewhat thin we feel that our books are be- ing used by almost every child in the community. Maybe our goal should be a library for young peo- ple !!
The Town Manager, Mr. McLean, has made it possible for us to have a new office desk, which we are finding most convenient, An ac- cessory such as this which was no longer needed at the Town Hall is a great help to us. Through the co-operation of the Building De- partment Robert Metzler has made us a new rack for magazines. This is a welcome addition to our equip- ment and we extend our thanks to him and Mr. Mullen, head of the department.
We have had a loss in our per- sonnel. Ethel Wonson - who was a branch assistant at East Saugus and North Saugus for a few months -passed away in August. We are grateful to have had contact with such a fine person and we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to her family.
Grace Stephens, a former cata- loguer in Athol, Mass., and Con- cord, N H., has been hired to take over at East Saugus. We are happy to welcome her to the staff.
The Saugus Trust Company has generously donated book marks bearing the schedules of the Main Library and the Branch Libraries. We hope these will make it easier for our reading public to know when we are ready to serve them. Our thanks to the Trustees of the Saugus Trust Company for their generosity.
As in previous years many of our borrowers have been most kind in making gifts of flowers and books to the library. We appreciate these gestures and hereby acknowledge all such gifts with heartfelt thanks. The members of our staff are all very "willing workers" and without them we surely would "be as noth- ing". The strong sense of loyalty shown by all our staff is the vital force in our organization. May this wonderful spirit always prevail! Signed:
Cemeterv
The Cemetery Department here- with submits its report for the year 1956
To the Town Manager:
For the year 1956 the Cemetery Department was operated by a crew consisting of the Superintendent and four permanent men. As has been the practice for many years several temporary men were em- ployed during the summer season. The sum of $24,592.44 was expend- ed for salaries and wages and $3,- 546.81 for the expenses of the de- partment.
Total receipts for the year were as follows: Sale of Lot $2160.00; Care of Lots $1329 62; Foundations $1151.34 and interest on Perpetual Care funds $4144.01 and Interment fees $5420.00 making a total of $14,204.97
Under the direction of Town Manager Daniel E. McLean, a con- siderable amount of fill from the Chapter 90 projects was dumped in the cemetery which in time will provide additional burial space.
Five avenues were filled in pro- viding approximately 4 - 3 grave lots, 57 - 2 grave lots; 20 - 4 grave lots and 65 single graves. At this time I wish to thank the many departments for their assist- ance and cooperation during 1956. Very truly yours. ALFRED W. POWERS, Superintendent,
CEMETERIES
SALARIES:
Superintendent
4.949.38
Clerk
1,567.04
13,938.00
Seasonal Labor
3.197.60
Overtime
940.42
24.952.44
Telephone
00.95
Postage
6.00
Printing
7.50
Here at Hammersmith, as Saugus was then called they achieved the first large-scale production of iron in the New World. From their skill- cd hands came pots and sklilets, bar fron which neighboring black- smiths worked into useful forms. and rod Iron from which nalls were madc.
old Bible box, court cupboard and other precious antiques. Even the names of the rooms bespeak a by- gone era; such names as the Great Room, the Keeping Room and the Weaving Room.
The First Iron Works Restora- tlon is sponsored by the First Iron Works Association, Inc., with ft-
tronworks is being unearthed and rebuilt to appear as it did three centuries ago.
Town Accountant Report (Continued from Page Eleven)
Office Supplies
325.91
Light Water
30.00
Fuel
140.74
Telephone Charges
2.37
Typing
10.00
Flowers
268.50
Sound Truck
25.00
Shrubs and Flowers
86.50
Sod and Loam
79.00
Burial Liners
1.151.65
Special Police
76.00
Registration
3.00
Stone Dust
41 40
Tree Lights
53.51
MISc.
6.55
60.06
28,139.25
ENLARGE RIVERSIDE CEMETERY Art. 50 A.T.M. 1956
INSURANCE
EXPENSES:
Buildings Fire Schedule
9.673.81
Grandstands - Fire
182.52
Public Llability
523.25
Auto - Fire and Theft
244.96
Employers Compensation
15,226 96
Safety Car
55.00
Edison St. House
96.00
26.002.50
TOTAL FOR ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT
177,686.71
26,002.50
TAILINGS
EXPENSES:
Unclaimed Checks: Town of Rowley
9.00
9.00
School Bonds
138.000.00
Temporary Loans
900.000.00
9.00
1.103,000.00
INTEREST:
On Sewer Bonds
16.362.75
On Water Bonds
3,895.00
Accident: Henry Mofran
65.35
65.35
On School Bonds
64,142,00
On Temporary Loans
11,046.23
65.35
AUTHORITY - CHAPTER 17, SECTION 7
Acts of 1947
EXPENSES:
SELECTMEN
349 80
Legal Service
300.00
649.80
(Town Farm Land Sale $100,000)
fn Savings Banks
82.000.00
In Co-operative Banks
18,000.00
In U. S. Savings - Series K
2.000 00
TOTAL FOR RE-INVESTMENTS
102.000.00
Rent
500.00
500.00
AGENCY AND TRUST
TOWN;
George M. Wilson Library Fund 18.80
Benjamin N. Johnson Library Fund 26.25
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Expense for Cash Received in 1955
24.66
89,205.89
TOTAL FOR RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES WATER
SALARIES:
Superintendent
4.220.97
Principal Clerk
1,883.56
Senior Clerk
1.590.47
Junior Clerk
1.528.51
Junior Clerk
189.00
Labor
46.645 05
Overtime
4.493.31
EXPENSES:
Postage
459.80
TOTAL FOR AGENCY AND TRUST
186,688 68
STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES
STATE:
Audit Municipal Accounts
6,654.23
Audit Retirement Funds
468.81
Metro. Parks Bonds and Interest
20,901.26
Smoke Inspection
251 13
Materials and Supplies
1,233 61
Metro. Water Connection
11.870.24
Gravel, Cement, Bitumols
57.91
Meter Parts
2.173 42
Express
8G.68
Tires, Tubes and Repairs
232.96
Equipment Repairs
1,031.61
County Tuberculosis Hospital
22,316 32
Service Pipe and Fittings
12.874.37
New Meters
3,825.00
Hydrants and Valves
7,639.64
Addressograph Maintenance
87.99
Radio Maintenance
84.00
Water Purchase:
LILLIAN D. GEORGE
1954 Real Estate
359.11
KATHERINE SILVER
1955 Real Estate
1,307.62
1956 Real Estate
10,832.00
65,551.30 |PRIVILEGES:
216.64
126,102.17
WATER MAINS - ROND ISSUE
Art. 20 1950
EXPENSES:
Engineers
615 02
Commonwealth of Mass.
59.06
Dec. 1956 Rates
2.00
1956 Water Maintenance
2.00
Water Liens Added to 1956 Taxes
52.55
SEWERS:
Dec. 1955 Rentals
3.50
SIDEWALKS:
Advertising
1955 Assessments
100.00
Contractor
Assessments Added to 1956 Taxes
82.82
Inteerst Added to 1956 Taxes
55.96
15,649 75
17,512.74
TOTAL FOR REFUNDS
15.649.75
FROM:
Reserve Fund
11,629.68
Reserve to Pay Sewer Loans
14,989.83
From County Dog Licenses
2,970.09
From Perpetual Care Interest
4,877.55
From Salc of Lots and Graves
10.000.00
From Various Accounts (31)
28.009.13
72,476.28
EXPENSES:
Advertising
5.69
Pipe
2.802.18
Hydrant
319.59
Valves
250.30
Supplies
732.08
4,757,344 68
4,109.84
4,109.84
TRANSFERS
EXPENSES :
Labor
56.00
Supplies
645 92
701.92
701.92
WATER MAINS - WALNUT STREET
Art. 2% A.T.M. 1956
TOTAL FOR TRANSFERS
72.476.28
Total Expenditures, Refunds and Tranfers
4,329,669.87
CASH ON HAND. December 31, 1956
427.675.01
City of Melrose
1,299.80
Met. District Commission
(Through State and County Settlement)
29.992 00
1955 M V.E. 1956 M.V.E.
1,941.91
WATER:
Dec. 1954 Rates
5.00
June 1955 Rates
10.00
Dec. 1955 Rates
26.33
June 1956 Rates
52 80
674.08
674.08
WATER MAINS - ESSEX STREET Art. 13 A.T.M. 1956
EXPENSES
9.63 17,503.1I
17.512.74
WATER MAIN EXTENSION - ESSEX STREET
COUNTY:
County Tax
52,590 26
74,906.58
TOTAL FOR STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES
115,052.25
REFUNDS
TAXES:
1953 Real Estate
594 51
Dues
11.00
Vehicles Registration
40.00
Vehicles Inspection
5.00
Advertising, Printing, Stationery
416.52
Construction
2.000.00
Gasoline and Oil
1,999.99
Ora Maitland Kimball Welfare Fund
140.00
Guarantee Deposits - Planning Board
338.75
Guarantee Deposits - Board of Appeals
206.88
Perpetual Care Bequests
5,995.00
COUNTY:
Dog Licenses
3.328.70
STATE:
Dept. of Conservation - Fish and Game
2.101.50
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FEDERAL:
Withholding Taxes
153.550.85
Private: Blue Cross and Blue Slueld
20,926.50
60,550.87
186,688 68
649.80
(George M. Wilson Library Fund)
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Art. 79 A.T.M. 1956
EXPENSES:
INDEMNIFICATION Art. 52 A.T.M. 1956
EXPENSES:
95.445.98
Interest Loss Treasury Bills, Cashed in Advance
166.11
TOTAL FOR INTEREST AND MATURING DEPT. RE-INVESTMENTS
1,198,612 09
MATURITIES:
Sewer Bond
50.000.00
Water Bonds
15,000.00
Seed
207.00
Fertilizer
48.00
Misc.
1.85
Equipment Repairs
189.86
1.234.08
UNITED NATIONS DAY:
13.50
U.N. Bookshelf to Library Postage
2.36
15.86
CHRISTMAS
New Equipment
189.26
3,546.81
Materials and Supplies
597.74
Gasoline and Oil
302.86
Equipment Repairs
500.38
The clock is turned back three
centurles as the visitor enters the nancial support of American Iron quaint Ironmaster's House, with Its and Steel Institute.
40.145.67
ERNEST L. SHAPIRO, Chairman HAROLD J. ADLINGTON KALER A. PERKINS
CATHERINE REYNOLDS
500.00
Estimate of Receipts ---
Annie May Kimball Library Fund 55.45
1.198,445 98
Stcnographic Service
446 71
446.71
1,300.00
18 92
The Saugus Advertiser, March 7, 1957
The First Iron Works Restora- Labor tion as Saugus, Massachusetts, of- fers an unusual opportunity to see America's industrial past live again. Here, the country's first successful EXPENSES:
Art. 6 S.T.M. 1955
(See Water Division for Water Purchase)
TOWN REPORT PAGE THIRTEEN
The Saugus Advertise .. ........ ..
Contributory Retirement Report
The Contributory Retirement Board submits its twentieth Annual Report. This report is for the year ending December 31, 1956.
MEMBERSHIP
Male
Female
Total
Active:
Group A
71
48
119
Group B
31
31
102
48
150
Inactive:
2
13
2
2
13
2
15
Group A
11
2
13
Group B
2
2
Beneficiaries:
Group A
7
Group B
7
7
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS SUMMARIZED
Cash Receipts
Cash Disbursements
Cash on hand,
Retirement Allowances:
$ 2,121.02
Employees Contributions: Group A
17.826.78
Expenses Paid
908.91
Group B
6,014 64
Refunds Paid
9,157.25
Town Appropriation: Pensions
15.027.00
Investments
24,081.67
Expenses
500.00
Cash on hand,
Investment Income
4.809.25
Dec. 12, 1956
11,051.27
$ 75,226.11
$ 75,226.11
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1956
Assets
Liabilities
Cash
$ 11.051.27
Annuity Savings Fund
$143,973.12
Investments
204.158.92
Annuity Reserve Fund
22,244.28
Pension Fund
46,223.05
Military Service Fund
2,833.03
Expense Fund
136.71
$215.210.19
$215,210.19
STATEMENT OF CASH AND SECURITIES
Cash on hand
$11,051.27
U. S. Savings Bonds-Series G
65,000.00
U. S. Savings Bonds- Series K
35,000.00
U. S. Treasury Bonds
62.066.61
State of North Dakota
1,029.46
Town of Saugus Sewer Bonds
5,062.85
Town of Saugus Water Bonds Saugus Co-operative Bank
16,000.00
$215.210.19
CARL E. CHAPMAN, Chairman DELMONT E. GODING, Clerk
JOHN C. McLEAN, Member
Old Ironmaster's House A Leading Tourist Attraction
Just off Central street in Saugus , seal-top spoons of the 1650's and Center, at the site of America's first enrlicr, the original of which was successful ironworks, stands the Old Ironmaster's House, its clapboards weathered brown by Massachusetts winters. A landmark in Saugus, the old house has been a leading tourist attraction for many years.
Believed to have been budt about 1636, the house served as the tesi- dence of the superintendent of the works. One of the oldest dwellings In New England, it is situated high on a bluff overlooking the winding Saugus river.
Over the arch of the nail-studded front door hangs a reproduction of an old iron signal bell, used to warn the workers of hostile Indians. Just above the attic window on the east wall is fastened a device of three small iron prongs. These are said to have been put there to pro- tect the house from witches.
Presumably the house was ac- quired by the Company of Under- takers for the Iron Works from Thomas Dexter and handed over to Its creditors in 1653. The title be- came as clouded as that of all the assets of the Company. Eventually, the house came into the possession of the Taylors, wealthy Boston mer- chants, who operated a gristmill on the Saugus river.
Records for 1712 show that the house was sold to a Daniel Mans- field. It remained in the Mansfield family until 1840. During the Revo- lution It was the center of town life and political activity.
Thomas Mansfield, who owned the house during the Revolution, was a man of many activities. He ran a fulling-mill, a dye-house, and a clothier's shop, in addition to his cider and grist mill. His son, Sam- uel, married the daughter of Par- son Robie, famed ns a militant divine who went to church with his gun over his shoulder and his Bible under his arm.
After 1840. title to the house passed through several hands and in 1915 was bought by Wallace Nutting, the well-known antiquarian and photographer. As the house was then In poor condition, he had It restored adding the west wing, which served as quarters for a care- taker.
Today, as one opens the door of the fine old clapboard mansion, he steps into the world of the 17th century. Visitors are asked to reg- ister at the ilesk in the vestibule at the front of the house. Here are replicas in pewter of one of the fine
discovered in the ruins of the iron- works. The reproductions were made by a Boston jeweler through the efforts of Mrs. Francis Crowninshield, one of the directors B. of the Fu'st Iron Works Association, widely known for her interest in restorations of colonial houses. Mrs. Crowninshield has taken an active part in the collection and display of all the period pieces in the Iron- master's House.
It Is true that the interior fur- nishings are representative of the time and place, not the actual items used in this house three centuries ago. By careful planning and se- lection, however, the spirit of colo- nial times has been caught to a re- markable degree. An added touch is given by half a dozen deerskins, made into throw rugs, and scattered in the various rooms. Nobody could expect these to be old, but they help to give the visitor the delightful sense of moving through the very rooms, and in much the same at- mosphere, as did the ironmaster's, their families and servants, and the gentry of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, many of whom must often have been entertained here.
Additions are made from time to time to the Ironmaster's House col- lection. Visitors are welcomed by Miss M. Louise Hawkes, clerk of the First Iron Works Association, and are shown through by guides. Post- cards, pictorial plates, sets of color- ed slides showing the interior details and First Iron Works stationery are on sale. The upkeep of the house is partially supported by sale of these items.
The ironworks that was built on the banks of the Saugus River was a world's wonder in the young colony of Massachusetts. Farmers working in off season and eventu- ally Indentured servents provided much of the labor needed to keep the works supplied with ore, timber, charcoal and food.
More than 300 years ago, in 1645 and 1646, a small group of workers especially imported for the task erected a complete and well design- ed ironworks In what is now the town of Saugus, Massachusetts. In the midst of an all but virgin wild- erness rose a blast furnace, forges, a slitting mill, auxillary bulidings and houses for workers.
SAUGUS TOWN HALL
CHARLES C. DeFRONZO
In Memoriam
It is both a privilege and an honor for me to pen a personal tribute to the late Charles C. De- Fronzo, for many years Superinten- dent of Public Works of the Town of Saugus.
Charles C. DeFronzo was an un- usual public official. He was ab- solutely devoted to his public duties and responsibilities. He never spar-
public trust which was reposed int him. Always absolutely honest and forthright, he brought to his of- fice an atmosphere of deep sincerity and integrity.
Few men possessed a deeper and more rigid character. With him there was no compromise with that which he believed to be unethical or wrong. It was either right or wrong with this beloved town of- ficial. There was no middle ground. Frankness was another of his attributes. When citizens come to him, they were told the truth, Never, for political reasons, did he
Here was a public official, and a man, who could not be coerced. in- fiuenced, or browbeaten. He could stand on his own two feet for
1200 feet of Essex Street and 1600 the principles of fairness and jus- tice, in which he was a devout be- liever.
Charles C. DeFronso was a man of sincere and deep Christian faith. He exercised his Christianity in his daily life. both public and private. His charities were legion as many a Saugus citizen can testify.
To me, his passing was a deep personal loss. We grew up together in the East Saugus section of our town. We had much in common, although of different racial back- grounds and religious beliefs. To me. a true and real friend has passed on to a greater glory.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote n beautiful poem called "Footsteps of Angels". My tribute ¡to Charles C. DeFronzo can best close with the last stanza of this poem.
"O, though oft depressed and lonely, All my fears are laid aside, If I but remember only
Such as these have lived and died."
-VERNON W. EVANS
Maiority Report (Continued from Page Six)
We made a promise upon election that we would put our municipal house in order, and we feel that that promise has been kept. We shall continue to keep our promise "that the Town of Saugus comes first." We shall maintain our present open door policy to the end, for the best interest of the Town of Saugus and its citizens.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. BUCCHIERE, Chairman
DAVID R. NAGLE SAMUEL W. LUDWIG
Then there were the workmen at the ironworks, highly skilled but able to turn from one job to an- other with admirable versatility. Recruited in England, these work- men were provided with housing and drew good wages, figured gen- erally at piece rates, in money and in supplies.
During the summer months, train- ed guides are available to show small groups through the Iron Works shrine and to answer visitors' ques- tions. Inexpensive souvenirs of this historic spot are on sale at the
THE THREE-CENTURY-OLD Ironmaster's House at the First Iron Works Restoration, Saugus, Massachusetts. One of the country's oldest homes, this qualnt residence was restored in 1915 by Wallace Nutting, artist and photographer of New England scenes. The Interior of the house is furnished with period pieces including many priceless antiques. | Ironmaster's House.
Public Works
The Saugus Public Works Depart- ment consists of the following divi- sions: Engineering, Highways, For- estry and Parks, Sewer, and Water. To this department is entrusted the responsibility of maintaining our streets and sidewalks, our trees, parks and playgrounds and our sewerage and water systems.
Saugus has approximately 90 miles of Town streets of which 45 miles are accepted and about 45 miles un- accepted. There are also 15 miles of State highways in the Town which are the responsibility of the State Department of Public Works.
There are only 7 miles of sanitary sewers in the Town which means that as time goes on the community will be faced with the necessity of expanding the sewage facilities.
Water Division
There are 68'6 miles of water mains in Saugus of which 7 miles are of cement. These cement water pipes are a constant source of ex- pense, breaks are very frequent and some attention must be given to replacing them in the near future. During 1956, 9,640 feet of new water mains were laid in various streets the greater part of which was paid for by private land de- velopers. The Town's largest job was [ during his many years of service to on Essex Street where 1200 lineal feet of 12 inch main was laid replac- ing an old 8 inch cement line. There the community. were 152 new services installed dur- ing the year, 59 renewais and there 106 were 39 emergency repairs. meters were tested, repaired and then installed, 67 meters were re- partment will meet and solve these placed and 96 meters were placed in new homes.
Water revenue for the year was $164,717.06 of which $140.761.97 was metered revenue, $23.082.96 was for repairs, renewals and new services, $872.13 was received from broken hydrants.
Highway Division
The Highway Department was Sewer extremely busy during the year when Curtis Road, Curtis Street, Bufford Street, Lark Avenue, Davis
Court, Riverbank Road, Pelham Street, Beachview Avenue and Far- rington Avenue were resurfaced with bituminous concrete. Fifty-two streets were repaired under the pro- visions of Chapter 386 and drain- age systems were constructed at Forest Street, Bufford Street, Pel- ham Street, School Street and Wen- dell Street and Oaklandvale Avenue. In all of the aforementioned pro- jects the Engineering Department
played an important part making tell them simply what they would surveys and establishing grades and tike to hear. It was another phase of his honesty.
in many instances furnishing com- petent supervision in the person of Henry Seaver. Town Engineers aiso assisted the Planning Board, Asses- sors and law office when called upon.
feet of Walnut Street were rebuilt under the provisions of Chapter 90. In addition to all of the aforemen- tioned projects a great deal of ordi- nary maintenance such as patching holes in streets, cleaning catch basins and street sweeping was done. During the year Charles C. De- Fronzo who administered the affairs of this important Department pass- ed on and he Was succeeded by Mr. Ernest Pesce. Mr. DeFronzo was well liked by all who knew him and he is missed by all his former col- leagues. He served the Town well
The department einploys 38 people in all divisions and under the able leadership of Mr. Pesce are doing a fine job for the community. Many serious problems lie ahead but judg- ing from the record of 1956 this de- problems in a most efficient and economical manner.
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