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Many thanks to the heads of the different departments of Saugus that have assisted and helped the Department of Civil- ian Defense during this past year. My sincere thanks to you Mr. Manager and to the General ElectricCo., for grant- ing me the time to attend these various functions. My sincere thanks and appreciation to the many volunteers who have un- selfishly given their time, ef- forts and energy to make our Department of Civilian Defense outstanding locally and in the' Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, which has been shown by the many letters of commen dation and the write up in the CD News, Whereby Saugus is the largest and best equipped Civil Defense Unit on the North Shore.
Again I wish to state that 1 anı proud, very proud to have such an organization that has been so well recognized throughout the Town of Saugus and the Commonwealth of Mass- achusetts.
Respectfully submitted, L. Earle Dumas
Director Dept. of Civilian Defense
1959 Report
Finance Committee
Mr. John B. Kennedy
Town Manager
Town Hall
Saugus, Mass.
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
The year 1959 saw many im- provements in our town build- ings, but the most important was the near completion of the renovations of the Central Junior High School. This pro- ject was undertaken by this department and was expected to last at least three years, but we were fortunate in com- pleting all the classrooms and accessory rooms in 1959. I hope we will have funds avail- able to do some more work in the stairwells, such as new stair treads, etc. One other item that should be done in this school in 1960 is the retubing of boiler No. 2. When this is done, I believe the heating plant will be in good condition for a number of years.
During the summer of 1959 we renovated all the remain- ing classrooms, numbering ten,- as Well as . the large study hall on the third floor. A gym- nasium was also made out of the Assembly Hall on the first floor. This entailed a large amount of work and material, but I believe the result was well worth the effort and funds expended.
The electrical work in this school was a tremendous under- taking in itself, and the· ser- vice is now more than ample to care for a building of this size. Our present Town Elec- trician, Mr. Thomas Green, came on this job when it was half completed, and because of his capabilities, the pro- ject was continued without undue delay or added expense. This department is fortunate in hav- ing a person such as Mr. Green, and 1 am certain that in any future new school construction, the electrical work will be pro- perly installed, both as a work- manship and electrical code.
In the past, most of the major work on the schools was let out on contract, and it cost far more than having the town act as their own general con- tractor. A good example is a neighboring town of Stoneham. The old High School in that town was renovated at about the same time our work was being done here, but their cost was over $250,000.00 against ours of approximately $60,000. When the $60,000.00 is broken down, it averages about $2,500. per classroom, but includes also the offices, study hall, new gym, twenty new toilets, eight new urinals, retubing of a boiler, as well as all corri- dors and hallways renovated.
My plans for the year 1960 were to concentrate on the schools that we know will be permanent buildings, such as the Roby, Sweetser, and Clif- tondale. Our wooden schools of course would be kept up, but 1 believe it would be money wasted to try to modernize
buildings that we know are out- moded and unsafe compared to masonry buildings.
We were able to paint the Oaklandvale School in 1959, at a very small cost with the work being done completely by this department. Two other wooden schools, the Lynnhurst and North Saugus, were painted in 1958.
An unsafe condition was cor- rected at the Roby School in 1959, namely, the repairing of the two large chimneys. I hope that in 1960, we will be able to bring tlus building back to first class condition.
The Veterans Memorial
School, the Ballard and Ar- mitage Schools are all in fairly good condition at present, requiring only the usual main- tenance each year.
One bad situation which oc- curs yearly is the vandalism at our schools and parks. Bro- ken windows constitute a large amount of work in the course of a year, especially when a department has only four men available. At the Veterans Memorial School we had over 60 glass blocks broken in 1959, and of course this is far more expensive than ordinary win- dows
Each year the damage is quite extensive at the Stack- pole Field club-house, and I feel certain that it will con- tinue until we have a perma- nent custodian there.
I wish to thank at this time, the Chief of the Fire Depart- ment, Chief Maguire, for the cooperation shown by him and his department in renovating their fire station. This work alone, saved the town and this department a great deal of money and labor. I have always found the Fire Chief ready to cooperate and help any depart- ment in town, as well as doing things to help the town in general.
As previously stated, the re. novation at the Jr. High School constituted the largest project in 1959, but my small depart- ment was kept busy through- out the year caring for the many varied emergencies and repairs arising throughout all town buildings.
The Town Hall was painted in 1959 at a cost of $2400.00. Some roof work was done at the time of painting and considering this building is about 90 years old, it is in fair condition. If we were able to zone the heat- system in 1960, it would im- prove the present heating plant immensely and undoubtedly save on fuel.
New buttress walls were built at the entrance to the Public Library at a cost of about $150.00. This building is one of our better public build- ings and at present appears to be in excellent condition, ex- cept for the boiler which may need replacing in the next year or two.
The statistical report for the department is as follows:
TYPE NUMBER VALUATION Dwellings 167 $1,961,000.00 Repairs & Alter-
ations 139 107,515.00 Garages (resi- dential) 10 12,750.00
Apartment Houses 2 40,000.00 Boy Scouts Head -
quarters 1 8,000.00
Barn converted to
dwelling 1 15,000.00
Hospital Ad- dition 1 60,000.00
Shoe Store 1 45,000.00
Sales Commercial 1 Bldg.
10,000.00
Restaurant 1 10,000.00
Arena
1
20,000.00
Swimming
Pool 1
2,500.00
Industrial
Bldg. 1 150,000.00
Warehouse 1
6,000.00
Welding
Shop
1
10,000.00
Retail Store 1 2,560,000.00
Hotel
1
130,000.00
Motel Ad-
ditions 4 110,000.00
Sheds
24 4
1,100.00
Signs
6,900.00
Summer
House 1 300.00
342 $5,314,415.00
Buildings demol- ished 16
Receipts taken in by the
Building Department for the year 1959 are as follows:
Electrical Permits $1,325.75
Building Permits 6,218.00
Overhanging signs 18.00
Removal of gravel 110.00
Rental of T. H.
Aud. 55.50
$7,727.25
From the above figures, it can be easily noted that the Town of Saugus is rapidly ex- panding, both as a population and industry. I believe 1959 saw more new houses built than in any other year, although 1956 was only slightly less. Most of the houses are of a first-class type, comparable to dwellings in any other locale.
Having the lot size increased West of the Turnpike has as- sured us of even better devel- opments in the future.
In the matter of business and industry locating here, it is gratifying to note the rapid expansion of the Sears Roebuck shopping area on Broadway, In time I feel certain that it will compare favorable with the Peabody shopping center. Maný other fine stores have located on Broadway recently, such as Thom McAn shoe store, Saugus Door and Window, Boston Baby Carriage, and many more in the planning stage which in all proy bability will be constructed in 1960.
Another fine business that expanded in 1959 was the Eastern Tool & Stamping Co., Inc .. 1960 should see this com- pany all set up and moved into their ultra modern factory on Ballard Street
It is my beliet that if Sau- gnis is going to become a. community with a fairly stable tax rate, we must, and should, allow much more business to locate here, even if it means rezoning present land for bus- iness
In conclusion I want to say that it has been a pleasure to work under the direction of a Town Manager who shows in- terest in each department, and cooperates at all times, whether the project in question be large or small. Also, I want to com- mend the members of the Build- ing Department maintenance crew for their continued efforts and cooperation at all times. With the same cooperation in the future as it has been in the past, 1 am sure that the Town of Saugus will benefit greatly.
Very truly yours,
WALTER J. DANIELS, Supt. of Bldgs.
Know Your Town
1959 Report Cemetery
Department
For the year 1959 the Cemne- tery Department was operated by a crew consisting of the Superintendent and four perma- nent men, and several tem- porary men were employed for the summer season.
The sum of $27,728.96 was expended for salaries and wages and $3566.69 for the expenses of the Department. There were 146 burials for the year 1959 an increase of 31 over the year 1958.
Total receipts for the year were as follows: Sale of Lots, $2268.00; Care of Lots, $1484.25; Foundations, $969.45; Interest on Perpetual Care Funds, $6036.72; Interment Fees, $6,305.00; making a total of $17,063.42.
I wish to thank the many departments for their coopera- tion and assistance during the year.
Alfred W. Powers Superintendent.
1959 Report Veteran's Benefits
Veterans Benefits Mr. John B. Kennedy Town Manager
Saugus, Massachusetts Dear Sir:
A review of 1959 covering the. Veteran's Benefits department. shows a heavy demand for medi- ' cal attention to the families of veterans. Inasmuch as the hos- pital costs have been increased twice recently and an unusually large number of requests for aid in this category, the funds of the department wereexhaustec by the middle of the summer. It was necessary to make three appeals for additional funds to carry on the work and there was a slight amount left over instead of a heavy list of un- paid bills.
The department cared for 66 separate cases covering 180 persons during the year some of these with many children needing extra medical attention.
All work has been carried out in compliance with the direc- tives set forth by the office of the Commissioner.
Respectfully, M. Bartlett Veterans'
Agent
The archaelogical research carried on at the Saugus Iron- works Restoration often has been described as part detec- tive story and part treasure hunt.
Working many times from meager clues found among faded manuscripts, the arch- aelogist and his work crew probed the site for physical evidence of the three-century old pioneer ironworks. Oc- casionally their shovels would turn up a "treasure" in the form of a relic whose finding would reveal a significant fact about the early plant. A prime example was finding the tuyere pipe which funneled the 'air from the bellows into the blast furnace. With the original tuyere pipe to study, the architects were able to design a replica of the original furnace bellows. Archaeologist for the project was Roland Wells Robbins of Concord, Massachusetts.
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The Saugus Advertiser, March 3; 1960
TOWN REPORT Page 19
The Saugus Advertiser, March 3, 1960
Harbor Master Continued from page 2 Nahant Coast Guard called at 1:30 P.M.
Reported that a boat had cap- sized and wanted to know if any of the rescued had been brought to our pier.
Boats here, cooperated in the searchi.
July 20, 1959
Sgt. Dunham of the Saugus Police called and reported that a Mr. McGushun of 65 Highland Ave., Everett called saying that a Twin Motor Boat had almost run him down while he was on the water.
Number of boat 4-V-965.
Got in touch with owner and warned him to be more careful in the future or he would be in real trouble.
July 24, 1959 Nahant Coast Guard called reporting that a 40Ft. Fishing Boat out of Gloucester was reported missing-#4-F-860.
I picked up a couple of the boys and we went out in my boat. Gone about three hours but saw no sign of them Aug. 15. 1959
Received a call from Nahant at 8:30 P.M. saying that the Citation, Cabin Cruiser, was in trouble off Nahant.
Went out to her In my boat and towed her in to Green's Landing.
Donald LeBlanc of Lynn --- Owner.
Aug. 16, 1959
Coast Guard called at 4:30 P.M. reporting that a 28Ft. Cabin Cruiser with Super Struc- ture left the Saugus River yes- terday morning and had not re- turned. Asked me to be on the watch for her.
Picked her up the following day.
Aug. 17, 1959
Coast Guard called at 6:45 A.M. reporting that a 26 Ft. Sloop with six people aboard, left Beverly L.C. yesterday and did .not return,
White Hull. Buff Trim. Cruised around off Nahant but saw no trace of her. Aug. 18, 1959
Mr. Frank Donahue of Sau- gus reported that he had left his 16 Ft. Skiff tied up at Enos Crowellspier in the morn- ing and when he went to get it in the late afternoon it had disappeared.
Recovered same the next afternoon across the river near the W.L.Y.N. Towers. Aug. 24, 1959
Coast Guard called at 1:45 and reported that a 40Ft. Cabin cruiser, Lapstrake, with one adult and one teenager aboard was missing from Lynn Y.C. and to be on the lookout for them.
Picked them up at Graves Light, same afternoon.
Sept. 6, 1959
All the boats were in at the usual time except Charles Zouras. When he did not show up by nine o'clock, 1 thought that I had better go out and look for him as I knew that he did not have a ship to shore telephone.
Found him at ten thirty be- tween Collins Ledge and Graves Light. Had trouble with his motor and ran his battery down trying to get it started. Towed him back home to Green's Landing. Oct. 12, 1959
The 36 Ft. Cabin Cruiser "Red Moon", owned by Gus Parsons of Revere, was broken into while hauled up Into the
yard at Green's Landing. One Fire Extinguisher and Hatch Cover, missing. Saugus Police recovered same.
Dec. 29, 1959
We had the highest tide in One Hundred and Eight Years today. The water covered this end of Ballard St. and 1 had numerous calls from the owners of boats. Outside of a lot of debris that floated up into my yard, we didn't do so bad.
The butt of a huge oak tree, already 150 years old when Columbus discovered America, was used at the First Iron Works forge as the base for an anvil.
The age of the mammoth tree discovered while excava- ting the forge area, recently was determined by experts from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation.
Forester John H. Lambert and Chief Forester Harold O. Cook counted the tree's annual growth rings and agreed the tree must have been between 300 and 305 years old when cut. The tree probably was felled when the forge was built in 1647. If so, it must have started as an acorn shortly after 1340.
In a temporary museum at the Iron Works Restoration hun- dreds of relics found at the site are on display.
The Saugus Iron Works Restoration Is a complete and authentic replica of America's first successful iron work. At this "birthplace" of the iron and steel industry, skilled iron workers 300 years ago produced hammers, nails, axes, saws and other iron tools so vitally needed in a growing land. This historic industrial landmark was rebuilt by America's iron and steel industry at a cost of over $1 million to dramatize the historical and educa- tional significance of this pioneer ironwork.
Saugus Town Officials
Board of Selectmen Vernon W. Evans, Chairman
Arthur E. Gustafson
Albion R. Rice
Frank K. Berthold Samuel Ludwig
School Committee
Robert M. Braid, Chairman
James W. Currier
George A. McCarrier
Peter Rossetti
Anne Cogliano
Town Accountant Irving E. Campbell
Board of Assessors Dr. Frank J. Wagner,
Chairman
David J. Lucey Charles Cooper
Town Clerk
John T. Raiche
Town Collector
Kaler A. Perkins
John T. Raiche
Lillian D. George
William H. Robinson
Richard J. Spencer
William S. Svenson Precinct 7
William Merrithew
Herbert E. Ludwig
C. F. Nelson Pratt Harry Surabian Jr. Gilbert Wheeler Precinct 8
William A. Brackett
George Riley
Edwin M. Holmes
Philip A. Parker
O. Albion Smith
Precinct 9
Joseph F. Bruno
Augustine S. Gannon, Jr.
Barbara J. Morse
1959 1961
Vincent G. Pendleton
Precinct 1
Playground Commission
Stanley W. Day Ralph E. Gibbs
John J. Bucchiere
Dorothy Maher Herbert Kimball
Edward Koschei
Police Chief
Roland E. Mansfield
Fire Chief Joseph L. Maguire
Sealer of Weighs and Measures
Wesley W. Gage
Director of Civilian Defense
L. Earle Dumas
Veterans' Benefits Newell V. Bartlett
Planning Board Henry Seaver, Chairman
Douglas Waybright
Lewis O. Gray
Roland Dupuis William Calhoun
Dexter Q. Rich Clayton Trefry
Precinct 5
Board of Appeals Walter F. Hogan, Chairman
William Merrithew
John L. Knighış
James C. O'Neill Edwin P. Swett
Precinct 6
Charles D. Cooper
Norman B. Hansen
Town Counsel
C. Carroll Cunningham
Registrars of Voters
Carl V. Anderson
John T. Raiche
John B. Leahy Edward C. O'Neil
Superintendent of Buildings Walter J. Daniels
Finance Committee Ralph E. Gibbs, Chairman
George H. Cakounes
Joseph W. Gerniglia
Norman Hanson
Board of Health
Henry Iwanowicz
James S. McFarlane
Kenneth Nies
Harry Wentworth
William Brackett
Dexter Q. Rich
Town Meeting Members
Frederick J. Wagner Warren T. Wilson
Precinct 10
Westby Rogers, Chairman
Bradbury Gilbert
John B. DeF ronzo
Stanley J. Piwowarski
John S. Reynolds, Jr.
Richard L. Reynolds
Antonio Cogliano
John Harrington Jr. Eugene C. Kneprath
Willlam A. Nagle Thomas H. Quinlan Precinct 3
Nels A. Bloom James W. Elsmore
William A. R. MacLaren
Ralph E. Pace Richard S. Reynolds Precinct 4
Milton W. Chambers
Robert L. Davis
Daniel J. Driscoll
Bruce H. Bishop Donald J. Hollis
Thomas Hashem
Library Trustees
Ernest L. Shapiro, Chairman
Harold J. Adlington
Catherine Reynolds Katherine Silver
Town Treasurer Phyllis E. Dodge
Superintendent of Public Works Ernest Pesce
Board of Public Welfare George Anderson Walter T. Brander Ernest M. Hatch
Edwin Faulkner Peter L. Grady
Cemetery Commission
Fred W. Butler
Andrew P. Sorenson, Jr.
Welcome W. Mccullough Harry F. Wentworth
Precinct 2
The Saugus Advertiser, March 3, 1960
TOWN REPORT Pago 20
TOWN OF SAUGUS OFFICIAL FIRE ALARM BOXES EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FIRE CEnter 3-0108 DOCTOR POLICE CEnter 3-1212
× 12 Vine at Essox x125 Essex at Ploosont Ave.,
Armitage 5chaal 13 Essex ot R. R. Crossing
x 131 School at Socond
132 Norman Road
133 Essex of Folton
× 14 Broadway ot Folton
142 Broodwoy at Treher
143 Robin Raad at Orilao
15 Broadway et Essex
x151 Essox at Steven s Pl., Molroso Line
16 Vine at Adoms Av.
421 Alfrod Raed
422 Wetor at Na. 109, merrill's
x424 Water at Hemolend Roed
x425 Woter et North Sougus Scheel
x426 Walnut ot Lynnfield Line
43 Cloveland et Weshingtan Av.
431 Welnut et Felrmant Av.
x432 Fairmant Av. et WeshIngten Av.
x434 Gorfield et Gerfleld Terrece
x435 Cloveland et Lynnhurst 5chael
×436 Edson at Newcomb
45 Central at Elm
x451 Lily Pend Av. at Lake Circle x454 Holland at Mccullough
x455 DeSoto at Evorgroen
x 46 Centrel at Wolnut
213 Wameslt at Abordoon
214 Wostorn Av. at No. 26
x215 Essex et Cliftondale Schaal
23 Lincoln Av. at Lourel
x231 Lincoln Av. at Folrvlow Av.
233 Linwood af rAvon
234 Laurel et Mt. Vernon
×235 Park at No. 50
x 24 Lincoln Av. at Control
241 ^Lincoln Av. at Boker
243 Jackson ot Na. 39
x245 Lincoln Av. at Sweetsor School
25 Central at Costle
253 Granite Raod ot Donforth
x255 Central at Felton School
256 Stone ot Birch
26 Lincoln Av. at Mortan Av.
27
271 Whitney et Myrtle
x 28 Centrol ot Adams Av. 281 Adoms Av. at Cliftondale Av.
282 Control at Knowlos Av.
285 Vt. Momorlal School, Hurd Av.
31 Lincoln Av. et Ballord
312 Bollord at Houston
313 Dudloy at Honry
62 Atherton neer Hesper
621 Homilton et Wilkin's Magazino
623 Wonderlend Av.
63 Hesper at Alder
632 Hesper neor Burrill
71 Contral et Contenniel
712 Oenver ot R. R. Crossing
714 Central ot Donvor
715 Contrel et High School
72 Contral at Jaspor
721 Jasper et Pearson
725 Auburn of No. 26
×727 Jesper at Na. 14
73 Moin ot Centrel, Monument 5q.
732 Parker at Na. 18
361 Laconia ot Harwich
×735 Main et Raby School
362 Riversido Pork et Vlctario
74 Contral at Bridge
364 Wostland Av. ot Westford
741 Summor at Appleton
37 Lincoln Av. at Bristow
742 Summer at Ploesent
371 Bristow ot Wickford
75 Moln ot Vine
x372 Glen Park Av. et Na. 30
751 Highland Av.
×375 Lincoln Av. et Atlantic, Emerson School
754 Maln ot No. 43
× 38 Lincoln Av. at Lawndale
762 Poarson ot Roundhill
381 Lowndele ot Eaton
x384 Gotes Raad
41 Wolnut ot Broodway
×412 Bow St.
x414 Wolden Pond Av.
42 Wolnut at Water
SPECIAL SIGNALS TEST SIGNALS 1-1 9 A. M. and 6 P. M. DAILY TEST
RED CROSS UNITS
5-5-5 ND 5CHDDL SIGNAL5 2-2 2 rounds sent out
MULTIPLE ALARMS 1 blow befare box, 2nd Alerm 3 blows befare box, 3rd Alarm 4 blaws before box, 4th Alorm
6:45 A. M. High School 8:00 A. M. Gredes A. M.
12:45 P. M. Grodcs P. M.
BDY 5CDUT CALL 3-3-3
POLICE CALL
1-1
2 rounds sent out
x Transmittor ar phantam bax, sent fram fire stetlon anly.
×561 Broedwoy of Town Ferm x562 Moin ot Langwood Av.
x 61 Woodbury Av. et Hosper
x612 Bridge at Lethrap
314 Ballord noar Salem Turnpike
x315 Richards ot Dudloy, Ballord School 32 - Lincoln Avo. ot Frankiln 5q. 32] Wendoll ot Newholl
323 Lincoln Av. at Vincent
×325 Chestnut at Wendoll,
Mansflold School Winter et Willlo
34
x341 Springdalo Av. at Allerd
342 Bolley Av. at Wekefleld Av.
x343 Springfield Av. at Slyvon
x344 Proft ot No. 50
×345 Jahnson Raod at Cerletan
36 Winter at Kenwood
55 Mllana Drivo
x541 Meln ot Bennett Form
x545 Moin at Daklandvale School
56 Maln ot Broadwey
57 Stop & Shop
58 Milano Drive
51 Swootwoter at 5collay Squore
52 Gilwey Reod
512 Sharo Raad et King
53 Maln et Howard
x531 Moin et Concrete Materiols Co.
54 Ooklondvole & Purltan Rd.
x 54 Main ot Ferest
21 Lincoln Av. ot Cliftondalo 5q.
212 Summit Av. at Oceon Vlow
x461 Greet Waads Roed at Habson
462 Centrol at Birchwood
x463 Welnut at Birchwood
47 Broodwoy app. Spring
x472 Broodwey at Walden Av.
x 48 Braodway at Fellsway
×481 Forest at M. O. C. Resorvation
×262 Saugus Av. et Aberdoen Essex at Eustis
561 Orchord Car. Formland Rd.
High School
x 76 Woodbury Av. at Roundhill
561 High School & Meadow Lane
341 Allord carner Springdale
421 Alfred Raad
2 rounds sont aut CIVIL DEFENSE CALL 8-8-8
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