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Benjamin N. Johnson Library Fund
136.98
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds
Cash
76,989.69
Securities
120,000.00
Contributory Retirement Fund
Cash
17,271.04
Securities
219,000.00
$ 434,203.38
With an amount of $2,750.00, tax titles were
brought up to date and redemptions showed an income of $16,544.06
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis E. Dodge, Treasurer.
Honorable Daniel E. McLean Town Manager Town Hall Saugus, Mass Dear Sir :-
All dogs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Section 37, Chapter 140 of the General Laws. In order that the provisions of this statute may be conformed with, law enforcement officials in the person of dog officers are appointed in the cities and towns of the Commonwealth.
It is the duty of the dog officers to see to it that every dog within the confines of his community is licensed in accordance with the statutes. During the year 1957 732 males at $2.00 each, 121 females at $5.00 each, 469 spayed females at $2.00 each, 1 kennel at $50.00 2 kennels at $25.00 each, 4 kennels at $10.00 each, total collected $3147.00. Fees paid to Town Treasury $289.10, paid to Treasurer of Essex County $2857.90.
This money is turned over to the County. After all county expenses concerned with the licensing and regula- ting of dogs are paid for by the County Treasurer the bal- ance from the dog fund licenses are returned to the cities and towns of the County. When these funds are returned to the local community they can be only used for veducational and library purposes . The Town of Saugus it is used for the library fund.
It has been the practice in Saugus for many years to turn these funds over to the Town Library. In the year 1956 approximately $3000.00 was added to the Library appro- priation from the dog fund. What the Town's return will be in 1958 from the '57 collections is unknown at the present time.
Mr. William Cahill, dog officer for the Town, does an excellent job in carrying out the provisions of the statutes relating to the licensing of dogs together with numerous dog complaints that he has to contend with. The total cost of operating this department to the Town for the year 1957 was as follows: Salary of the dog officer $1000.00, expenses $20.00.
Respectfully submitted.
& WILLIAM CHOiLL
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1957 Report of the Fire Department
Town of Saugus
Chief Joseph L. Maguire
January 15, 1958.
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The Roster of the Fire Department is comprised of a Chief, two captains, four lieutenants and twentyone privates.
Apparatus and Equipment
The Chief's car, a new four door Chevrolet is in fine condition. This car is used on many emergencies, inspections, special details and all fires.
Engine #1, the Americal LaFrance 750 gallon pumper is in fire condition and giving maximum efficiency.
Engine #2, the 1930 Mack 600 gallon pumper is in very poor condition and is used as reserve and special detail. Engine #3, the 1943 Mack 1000 gallon pumper is in good condition and still giving efficient service.
Engine #4, the 1945 Mack hose wagon and forest fire truck is in very poor condition. This piece of apparatus answers about sixty percent of all calls and is therefor used more than any other.
The Aerial Ladder, a sixty-five foot aerial 1952 Mack is also in fine condition and good for many years .
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The Department has numerous pieces of Supplementary Equipment such asa Lighting Unit, Portable Pumps, Life Boat and Rescue Equipment, Resusitator, Oxygen and Fresh Air Masks, and many other important items are in good condition and kept in service.
The condition of the Fire Station Building is good, due to the fine Cooperation of Building Superintendent Walter Daniels.
The Contents of the Fire Station, mainly furniture, is over twenty-two years old, is in poor condition and should be replaced.
The Department during the year 1957, answered a New Record number of calls, topping all previous years by over 300. Over one thousand calls, consisting of buildings, automobiles, woods, brush, grass, rubbish, accidents, floods, storms, heart attacks, rescue work, cats in trees, lockouts, special detail, and numerous others are included in this record number.
The fire loss was kept to a minimum, with the ex- ception of wooded areas. An exceptionally dry season required many days of extra labor and expense. This situation was met with a willingness and cooperation by the Firefighters and Volunteers called to aid, also by nearby Fire Departments who sent help instantly on request.
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1. The purchase of a new light piece of apparatus to replace Engine Four, for Forest Fires and General Use.
2. The ever increasing population, traffic and building, combined with new super highways leading to and through the Town, demand that a survey be made to locate another Fire Station. The West Cliftondale section should be easily accessible to points north and west which are developing rapidly.
3. The purchase of new furniture for the Station, all present twenty-two years old.
4. The installation of sprinklers or systems in the wooden Schools of the Primary Grades, also in the Central Junior High School.
The Department has received fine cooperation from all Town Departments and extends thanks to all for 1957, namely the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Public Works Department and Police Department the Board of Health Inspector, Building Inspector, and the Town Electrician.
I wish to extend to all members of the Fire Department whom responded to many fires on their days off and vacation when their services were badly needed many thanks for this expression of co-operation.
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Mr. Daniel E. McLean Town Manager Town Hall Saugus, Mass. Dear Mr. McLean:
Since my appointment to the position of Superin- tendent of Fire Alarm, a complete survey has been conducted. I have found that considerable work must be performed to bring the system to complete efficiency. Cross arms, glass insulators, pins, etc., must be replaced this coming year. During the snow storm of January 7, considerable damage was caused to circuits #1, #2, and #3, which covers two thirds of the town. Due to lack of prints, diagrams, etc., regarding the circuits, trouble shooting was made very difficult.
I will soon have a master plan made up of all cir- cuits and boxes throughout the Town of Saugus, making future work on this system far more accurate and less complicated.
Upon a recent inspection of the fire alarm batteries by a qualified representative of a storage battery company of Salem Massachusetts, with Chief Maguire and myself, the follow- ing conditions were found: £ One complete bank of fourteen batteries are beyond repair.
The remaining batteries are at least twenty-five years old and were moved from their old positions in the old fire station, twenty-two years ago, to their present location.
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These batteries were obsolete at least eighteen years ago.
A large majority of these batteries have plates that are buckled, separated, or partially decomposed from long use and change.
This battery system is not considered reliable in its present condition and I advise a complete new installa- ti on.
Various sections of the town are in great need of call boxes, including all school houses.
The department is in dire need of a truck that would be capable of carrying all materials necessary for this work. When not in use on the fire alarm system, it would be used on all electrical work on public buildings, therefore serving two important purposes.
At this time I wish to thank you for your cooper- ation in enabling this department to employ two part-time men
Very truly yours ,
William Skanes Supt. of Fire Alarm
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To the Moderator Town Hall Saugus, Massachusetts
I hereby submit my annual report as Moderator. I appointed committees as authorized by the Town Meeting, the most important of which was the Committee on the Shopping Center.
The Town Meeting operated in an efficient manner, completing the warrant in three sessions and thereby establishing a record. Only one special Town Meeting was necessary.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the cooperation of the Town Meet- ing members and the Finance Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
C. F. Nelson Pratt Town Moderator
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1957 Report of the Town Clerk's Department
Town of Saugus
Ruth E. Stevens January 15, 1958
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I hereby submit my report as Town Clerk of the Town of Saugus for the year of 1957:
During the year 759 birth records were received. These were recorded and copies were made and sent to the Secretary of State and to the Town or Cities where the parents resided.
There were 221 Marriage records received and recorded. Copies were made and sent to the Secretary of State.
Records of Deaths numbered 185. Copies were made and sent to the Secretary of State and to the Cities and Towns where the deceased resided.
The following Town Clerk's Fees were received:
Marriages $422.00
Mortgages
1590.00
Discharges 63.00
Business Certificates 20.00
Gasoline Registrations 28,00
Certified Copies 114.50
Miscellaneous 455.50
Paid to Town Treasurer $ 2693.00
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The Town Clerk's Department collected the follow- ing dog licenses for 1957:
732 Males at $2.00
$1464.00
121 Females at $5.00
605.00
469 Spayed Females at $2.00
938.00
1 Kennel at $50.00 50.00
2 Kennels at $25.00 50.00
4 Kennels at $10.00 40.00
1329 Total Collected $3147.00
Fees Paid to Town Treasury 289.10
Paid to Treasurer, Essex County $2857.90
The following licenses were collected for the Board of Selectmen:
Liquor
$16,206.00
Victualer 390.00
Entertainment
285.00
Juke Box
525.00
Auctioneer
6.00
Peddler and Junk
30.00
Gasoline
8.00
Auto Dealers 200.00
2nd Hand Furniture dealers
10.00
Golf range & Miniature golf 20.00
Taxis 16.00
Paid to the Town Treasurer $17,696.00
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The following Hunting and Fishing Licenses were issued for the year 1957:
259 Resident Cit. Fishing at $3.25 $841.75
218 Resident Cit. Hunting at $3.25 708.50
68 Resident Cit. Sporting at $5.25 357.00
41 Minor Fishing at $1.25 51.25
42 Female Fishing at $2.25 94.50
1 Minor Trapping at $2.25 2.25
1 Resident Cit. Trapping at $7.75 7.75
2 Non-Resident Fishing at $2.75 5.50
1 Spec. Non-Resident Fishing at $7.75 7.75
3 Duplicate Licenses at $.50 1.50
44 Sporting (Free)
680 Total Collected $2077.75
Fees to Town Treasury 158.25
Paid to Commonwealth of Mass. Division of Fisheries and Game $1919.50
Acting for the Board of Registrars, the Town Clerk's Department filed all Census slips, made records of all resi- dents brought in by the Census Takers, revised and brought up to date the voting list of the Town of Saugus which numbers 9998.
In addition to the foregoing activities, records were made of all Town Meetings and all meetings of the Board of Selectmen.
The total cost of operating the Town Clerk's Dep-
artment for the year was: Salary
$995.00
Expenses 765.00 $1760.00
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1957 Report of the Town Collector's Department
Town of Saugus
Ruth E. Stevens January 15, 1958
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I hereby submit my report as Town Collector for the Town of Saugus for the year ending December 31, 1957:
Tax bills were mailed and taxes collected as itemized in the following schedule:
Balance
1957 Commitments
Amount Collected
Abated
Refunds
Tax titles 12/31/57
Real Estate Taxes
$1,644,689.05
$1,504,723.46 129,982.17
490.68
9.73
3,656.73
Sewer Rentals added
to taxes
565.00
474.50
90.50
App . sewers added
832.05
792.24
7.64
32.17
Int. on sewers
226.63
216.27
2.75
7.61
App. Sidewalk Taxes
596.08
527.63
13.40
81.85
Int. on App. Sidewalk
186.43
165.86
4.82
25.39
Water Liens Added to Taxes
14,114.22
10,617.27
36.85
3,533.80
Poll Taxes
9,906.00
9,712.00
116.00
2.00
80.00
Sewer Rentals
9,811.50
8,774.50
2.50
1,034.50
Water
164,168.64
143,235.40
598.46
192.65
20,527.43
Motor Vehicle Excise
200,560.79
163,264.52
9,220.63
3,008.90
31,084.54
Veterans Benefits Reimbursements
5,050.65
5,050.65
Public Welfare
2,842.82
2,553.12
81.68
208.02
Old Age Assistance- State
83,790.07
83,790.07
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Cities and Towns
10,672.37
10,295.89
376.48
Aid to Dep. Children
6,735.48
4,004.43
2,731.05
Disability Assistance
7,180.35
7,180.35
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Totals
$2,296,047.98 $2,085,360.33 $77,787.87 $13,515.31 $312.82146,102.27
$67,277.92 $10,246.96 $302.43 $82,632.20
Personal Property
134,119.85
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The following Tax Collector's Fees were collected during the year 1957:
Trailer Fees $1070.00
Water Lien Releases 14.00
Tax Certificates
622.00
Paid to Town Treasurer
$1706.00
The cost of operating the Town Collector's Dep- artment for the year of 1957 was as follows:
Salaries
$11,180.00
Expenses
2,052.00
Total $13,232.00
Respectfully submitted:
Town Collector.
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Mr. Daniel E. McLean Town Manager Town Hall Saugus, Mass.
Dear Mr. McLean :
Since assuming the duties of the Superintendent of Buildings on November 15, 1956, the Building Department un- der my supervision has successfully undertaken many and varied tasks in our school buildings and in our public build- ings. A number of these projects must be classed as major undertakings, and of course the largest single project would be the renovating of the old Emerson School. Operating on a limited appropriation of $3000.00, by virtue of a special article, the Building Department personnel undertook this project during the winter months preparing the building for the major repairs to be completed during the summer.
We were handicapped somewhat because while doing this work, the department still had to take care of other general maintenance duties. I want to add at this time that the school custodians, under the direction of the School Committee, helped us considerably during the summer by replac- ing many broken windows throughout the schools. Considering the fact that we had only three men working on this project we were very fortunate in getting an excellent job completed in time for school opening.
Of course there were no funds available in the $3000.00 to allow for new toilet facilities at this school,
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but in the month of December we were able to replace the old slate urinal with six modern urinals. We were able to accom- plish this, because the Building Department already had two urinals in stock, and by purchasing four more were able to contract for the labor only. In the coming year I hope we will be able to replace the old toilets with a modern type. SWEETSER SCHOOL : The Town Meeting of 1957 appro-
priated $3000.00 to rewire and relight one half the Sweetser School, but we were fortunate in acquiring an excellent electrician in our department, Mr. William Skanes, making it possible for us to rewire the school completely for $2150.00. We were able to increase the number of circuits in the build- ing from 12 to 46, thereby making the school safe for any future adding of electrical equipment. This project at the Sweetser School was completed with the best of materials and workmanship, but still at a great saving to the Town. With the money saved on this project alone, the department was able to buy modern light fixtures for the Emerson School and also a new Master Clock for the bells at the Jr. High School.
ROBY SCHOOL: At this school we replaced four old fashioned toilets with modern fixtures, and hope in the future to be able to modernize all the sanitary facilities, over a period of several years. This school is structurally in fairly good condition, but some of the floors should be repaired in 1958 if the Town Meeting appropriates the necessary funds. Some roof repairs were taken care of on this building, and
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this being of slate construction, should last indefinitely. Also some plaster was repaired in the upstairs hall. The yard was hot-topped by the Public Works Department, which greatly improved the play area.
Centre School: This building is very old and therefore out-dated as a schoolhouse, but until the Town is able to afford a more modern building this department will endeavor to at least keep the general repairs and facilities up to date. Last winter during Christmas vacation we were able to paint all the classrooms, replace many of the old windows and locks, and sand and reseal the four classroom floors. This was done at a minimum expense to the town, with the work being done wholly by the Building Department men. Later on during the past fall, we were able to add a new toilet on the first floor. This helped greatly in the train- ing of the handicapped children. The heating system is excellent in this building, having been installed only three years ago. Therefore, if necessary, it should not be too difficult to continue the use of this school.
Ballard School: The Ballard School is in excellent condition except for the roof, which should be replaced within the next few years. The Building Department did considerable work in the stairways on the northeast side of this school correcting an unsightly condition on the walls, caused by moisture. The roof also was repaired and new copper drains
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were installed. This should prevent a condition that ex- isted whereby the old drains would become clogged, causing water to remain on the roof indefinitely. The new cafe- teria has been in use for nearly a full year, and is a great addition and improvement to this school. The town is very fortunate in having an excellent custodian in this building. Mr. McDonough works tirelessly to keep this school in A-l condition, and thereby making the task of the Building Depart- ment easire.
North Saugus School: This school is similar to the Centre School, being of wood and very old, but it is in fairly good repair. We were not able to do too much on this building, but did replace some of the older type toi- lets. The department also replaced the wooden landing and step at the back door with concrete, thereby removing a hazardous condition.
Oaklandvale School: A new boiler was installed in this building during the past year because the old one had been condemned by the boiler inspector. There are two heating systems in this school that are used during the ex- treme cold weather. The main system is hot air oil fired, and is a fairly modern installation. The other system is steam, hand fired by coal and is used mostly during the ex- treme cold months of the year. I wish to add that it was through the cooperation of the School Committee allotting funds for two boilers, that made it possible for these
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installations at the Oaklandvale and the Cliftondale Schools. One big problem that confronted the Building Department during the past summer was the large amount of broken windows. The Oaklandvale School alone had at one time a total of 45 broken panes. Through the cooperation of the Police Department, restitution for the damage was made by the parents of the young boys responsible.
Felton School: This school is also one of our older wooden type buildings, but is serviceable and in fairly good repair at this time. A new fire escape was added to the front of this building during the past year and it eliminated a hazardous condition that existed since the school was built. We were able to get this job com- pleted with a savings of approximately $700.00, and later on during the year this money plus an equal amount from the Building Department was used very wisely in hot-topping the school yard.
Cliftondale School: The Cliftondale School is also one of our older schools, but being of masonry con- struction, it is in good repair other than the general paint- ing of the interior. A new boiler was installed in this building during the summer months, at a cost of $3500.00. This money was transferred to the Building Department by the School Committee, and their action made it possible for us to do many other projects that would have been dropped be- cause of lack of funds. This new boiler is oil fired and is
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a great improvement over the old one. It eliminates the dust and dirt throughout the school and allows the cus- todian more time for other duties. One major project I would like to complete in 1958 is the hot-topping of this school yard.
Lynnhurst School: This is a small school with three rooms and it needs a great deal of work to bring the building up to standard. The biggest problem is getting the interior and the exterior painted. It is my intention to at least get some of the interior completed during the February vacation period. Of course the exterior will have to be done when the weather permits.
Veterans Memorial School: I would like to be able to state that this building, being in use only five years, is still in excellent condition, but I am forced to admit that many things are needed to be done here. We had some roof repairs done during the past year, one exterior door replaced, many locks repaired on interior and exterior doors, and some tile on the office walls need to be replaced. Some work has been done on the oil burners and boilers, and at the present time newpipe hangers are being put on most all the water lines and steam pipes under the floors. We were very fortunate in discovering this serious condition before some of the pipes let go and put the school out of commission. The actual cost won't be too great to correct this condition,
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but it is my belief that these incidents should not be happening to a building only five or six years old. Jr. High School: The biggest major problem the town has relative to the schools is the Central Jr. High School, formerly the old High School. This building has been neglected for many years, and it will require many thousands of dollars to bring it up to standard. Struc- turally the building itself is in fairly good condition, but the floors, lighting system, the heating plant and the roof needs attention in the near future. It is my belief that if the town meeting appropriated fifteen or twenty thousand dollars each year for a period of three or four years, this building could be brought up to the stan- dard required for a modern school building. The addition built in 1932 is still in very good condition and other than the general maintenance, there are no big problems here. One condition that exists in this building and which should be corrected, is the hours that the custodians work. There are three custodians who work during the day, the last one finishing at 6:00 o'clock at night. Because of this there is only about a three hour period when classes are not in session and only one man to work during that period.
New High School: The Town at this time has not accepted this school from the contractor, but the Building Department has had to take over the maintenance because the
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guarantee period has run out on the building and any accessories. There are some items that still must be taken care of by the contractor, because the trouble developed during the guarantee period. The mere fact that the Building Department has taken over the maintenance of this newschool, means an added expense alone on the elec- trical supplies needed throughout the building. The flu- orescent fixtures needed each year, have greatly increased. Police-Fire Station: One of our better public buildings is the Police and Fire Station. I want to express my appreciation to Chief Maguire for his cooperation in tak- ing care of most of the maintenance in his station. By do- ing this work, the firemen have lessened the load greatly on this small department. One important repair that should be made on this building in 1958 is the roof. It is well over the 20 year guarantee period and several bad leaks have developed, especially around the copper flashing.
Pumping Station: Some work on the parapet masonry wall must be done in 1958 at the pumping station but other than this one project the building is in good repair.
Library: This building is generally considered in good condition, but some work should be done on the main floor because of the worn condition of the linoleum. The buttress walls at the entrance need repointing, but that
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would not be considered a major repair.
In addition to the work noted on our public build - ings, there were hundreds of items classed as minor repairs that were too numerous to mention. I believe the Town is fortunate in having three men in this department who can do the many and varied types of maintenance work encountered.
Cost to operate the Building Department in 1957 was as follows:
Salaries - $29,089.30
General Expenses - 32,575.00
Included in the general expenses is a transfer from the School Committee of $4500.00 and $1500.00 transferred from the Finance Committee.
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