Town of Arlington annual report 1948, Part 19

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In this, my final report as Welfare Agent for the Town of Arlington, I wish to express my appreciation to the Boards of Selectmen, Town Officials and employees, staff of the Public Welfare Department and others for their invaluable coopera- tion and assistance over the past seventeen years.


Respectfully submitted,


CLIFFORD W. COOK, Agent.


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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT


Report of Town Physician


Honorable Board of Selectmen,


Town Hall,


Arlington, Massachusetts


Gentlemen :-


I have the honor to submit herewith the report of Medical Inspector of the Department of Public Welfare for the year ending December 31, 1948.


House


Office


Total


Aid to Dependent Children


38


114


152


Old Age Assistance


362


673


1,035


Temporary Aid


104


291


395


Veterans' Benefits


27


80


107


The total number of calls for the year 1948 has been 1,689.


Respectfully submitted


EDWARD W. FEELEY, M.D.


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REPORTS OF THE INSPECTOR OE ANIMALS


Report of the Inspector of Animals


A total of 154 animals were examined and quarantined which had bitten persons in Arlington during the past year.


It was necessary to remove the heads from two animals and deliver them to the Wasserman Laboratory in Jamaica Plain to be examined. All specimens were found to be free from rabies.


There were no cases of rabies in Arlington in 1948.


A total of eight barns were inspected according to the in- structions of the Director of Livestock Disease Control. There were nine animals examined during this inspection. All animals and premises were found satisfactory.


The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the Board of Health and the Police Department for their excellent cooperation.


Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. MURPHY, JR., D.V.M., Inspector of Animals.


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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT


Report of Dog Officer


Honorable Board of Selectmen


Arlington, Massachusetts


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for the Town of Arlington for the year ending December 31, 1948, in accordance with Section 3 of Article 3 of the Town's By-Laws.


Complaints registered with me are as follows :


Dogs impounded


320


Court complaints


none


Dogs destroyed at pound


10


Dogs returned to owners


91


Dogs contacted on Warrant


842


Dogs caused to be licensed


798


Dogs licensed


2,090


Complaints registered with me to remove dead or mutilated animals from the highways are as follows:


Dogs


116


Cats


213


Skunks


27


Squirrels


44


Pigeons


24


Rats


6


Hens


33


Rabbits


6


Raccoon


1


Goat


1


At this time I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen for advice rendered me in settlement of controversies arising between dog owners and complainants, and to thank Chief Bullock for his splendid cooperation through his department.


My thanks to the dog owners of Arlington for prompt atten- tion in the licensing of their dogs during the past year.


Respectfully submitted, SAMUEL F. FEMIA, Dog Officer, Town of Arlington.


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


Report of the Board of Health


In accordance with the Town By-Laws, the Board of Health herewith submits its annual report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1948.


At the Annual Town election held on March 1, 1948, Dr. Carl E. Barstow was elected a member of the Board of Health for a term of three years. Dr. Barstow qualified and was sworn to office by the Assistant Town Clerk March 2, 1948.


At a special meeting March 3, 1948, the Board met and or- ganized for the year as follows :


Ernest R. Brooks, D.M.D., Chairman


John S. Crosby Carl E. Barstow, M.D.


The Board meets the first Monday of each month.


The Board of Health participated in the East Middlesex County Mosquito Control Project for the fourth consecutive year. The results that are obtained from membership in this project are so favorable, that the Board recommends that this project be continued.


Spy Pond and the Arlington Heights Reservoir were treated with copper sulphate at intervals during the summer in an attempt to control the growth of algae in these bodies of water.


Inspections and investigations were made under the direc- tion of the Board throughout the year as required. Services of the Agent, Milk Inspector, Physician, Bacteriologist, Den- tist and Nurse were performed in accordance with their various offices. Statistical reports of the activities of each of these em- ployees are appended.


At the Diphtheria Inoculation Clinics held in the Fall, forty- six children completed the course for Diphtheria Immuniza- tion. In the light of the increased incidence of this disease in Arlington during the year the Board recommends that parents have their children immunized against diphtheria either by their physician or at the Diphtheria Clinic which is conducted under the direction of the Board of Health annually in the Fall.


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At the Spring Clinics for vaccinating dogs against rabies 1,006 dogs were treated free of charge.


Licenses and permits as required by statute law and by the regulations of the Board of Health were issued.


Statistical forms and various reports are appended.


Respectfully submitted,


ERNEST R. BROOKS, D.M.D., CARL E. BARSTOW, M.D., JOHN S. CROSBY,


Board of Health.


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


FINANCIAL REPORT


Appropriation


Personal Services


$11,454.00


General Expenses


2,000.00


Communicable Diseases


15,000.00


Mosquito Control Project


2,000.00


$30,454.00


Expenditures


Personal Services


$11,411.49


Hospitalization for Tuberculosis :


Middlesex County Sanatorium,


Board and care of patients for


year ending December 31, 1948


$10,069.50


North Reading State Sanatorium


424.00


Lakeville State Sanatorium


899.50


Westfield State Sanatorium


641.00


Rutland Training Center


418.61


Other Hospitals


373.40


Ambulance Service


10.00


$12,836.01


Hospitalization and Expenses for other Communicable Diseases :


Diphtheria


$1,448.70


Scarlet Fever


564.00


Measles


139.00


Miscellaneous Supplies and Expenses


51.96


$2,203.66


Antirabic Clinic, Vaccine


$277.02


Antirabic Clinic, Expense


297.05


574.07


Total Expenditures (Communicable Diseases). ...


$27,025.23


Mosquito Control Project


2,000.00


General Expense


Maintenance of Office


$192.29


Telephone


124.46


Maintenance of Auto


502.61


Milk Inspector Expense


196.50


Dental Clinic Supplies


106.51


Laboratory


43.37


Spy Pond and Reservoir


19.90


$1,185.64


Total Expenditures


$30,210.87


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RECEIPTS


Licenses Issued :


6 Sale of Alcohol $6.00


5 Manufacture of Frozen Desserts or Ice Cream Mix (Retail) 25.00


1 Manufacture of Frozen Desserts or Ice Cream Mix (Wholesale) 150.00


4 Practice of Massage and giving of Vapor Baths 4.00


2 Practice of Massage and giving of Vapor Baths (Est. Owners) 4.00


4 Collection of Meat Trimmings. 8.00


46 Sale of Oleomargarine 23.00


116 Sale of milk from stores 58.00


40 Sale of milk from vehicles 20.00


2 Operating Pasteurizing Plants 20.00


22 Constructing Cesspools 22.00


Total Receipts from Licenses issued $340.00


Receipts from Dental Clinic


635.75


Receipts from Communicable Diseases


From Tuberculosis $5,518.41


From other Communicable Diseases 83.00


Reimbursements from County


Commissioners for Dog Bites


14.40


Total Receipts (Communicable Diseases) $5,615.81


Miscellaneous Receipts 3.75


Total Receipts $6,595.31


Total Expenditures


$30,210.87


Total Receipts 6,595.31


Net cost to operate $23,615.56


Cost per Capita .50


Including debt and maintenance of Middlesex County Sanatorium $25,810.65


Net Cost to Operate


23,615.56


Total


$49,426.21


Cost per Capita 1.13


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


COMMUNICABLE DISEASES


A comparative list of those diseases declared by the State Department of Public Health to be reportable is herewith pre- sented for the years 1947 and 1948 :


1947


1948


Anterior Poliomyelitis


5


1


Cat-bites


2


1


Chicken Pox


288


147


Diphtheria


0


13


Dog-bites


118


149


German Measles


12


8


Gonorrhea


10


5


Measles


11


598


Meningitis


0


1


Mumps


100


261


Paratyphoid Fever


1


0


Pneumonia, Lobar


5


2


Scarlet Fever


47


74


Syphilis


13


8


Trichinosis


1


0


Tuberculosis (Pulmonary)


25


30


Tuberculosis (Other Forms)


0


3


Whooping Cough


73


17


Total


711 1,318


Number of Arlington residents hospitalized through this of- fice, with Arlington settlement, during the year for :


Diphtheria 2


Scarlet Fever


5


Measles


2


Number of Arlington residents hospitalized through this of- fice, with no Arlington settlement, during the year for : Diphtheria 7


Scarlet Fever 1


Persons with Tuberculosis and having a legal settlement in Arlington placed in Institutions as follows :


Middlesex County Sanatorium 26


Lakeville State Santorium 2


North Reading State Sanatorium 3


Westfield State Sanatorium 1


Ruthland Training Centre 1


Persons with Tuberculosis and having no legal settlement in Arlington were placed in Institutions as follows : Middlesex County Sanatorium 5


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DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION BY IMMUNIZATION Arlington, Mass., 1924-1948


Year


Number Children Immunized


Percentage below Age-5 of those Immunized


Percentage between Age 5-10 of those Immunized


Diphtheria


Cases


Deaths


1924


203


10%


67%


25


0


1925


119


13


72


19


0


.1926


223


17


73


12


0


1927


376


22


72


10


1


1928


0


0


0


15


0


1929


974


21


68


18


0


1930


748


30


64


23


0


1931


700


32


59


9


0


1932


543


35


54


17


1


1933


523


54


43


9


0


1934


560


58


41


10


0


1935


198


58


41


22


0


1936


535


58


41


1


0


1937


410


65


34


1


0


1938


347


78


21


0


0


1939


288


76


24


0


0


1940


337


77


23


1


0


1941


242


69


31


1


0


1942


143


90


10


0


0


1943


164


85


15


2


0


1944


145


86


14


1


0


1945


116


83


17


1


0


1946


91


73


27


3


0


1947


82


67


33


0


0


1948


46


69


31


13


1


Population: 1925-24,943


1930-36,094


1935-38,539


1940-40,000


1945-43,575


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


BIRTHS AND DEATHS OCCURRING IN ARLINGTON RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT DURING 1948


With Five-year Comparative Death Rate and Infant Mortality (Stillbirths Excluded)


1944


1945


1946


1947


1948


Population estimated


40,000


43,575


43,575


43,575


43,575


*Number of Deaths.


511


335


508


488


446


*Apparent Death Rate per 1,000 Population


12.7


7.7


11.6


11.1


10.2


Births.


420


250


882


920


910


Deaths of Children under one year . year of age.


8


20


23


23


17


Rate of Infant Mortality per 1,000 births. .


19.04


80


26.0


25.0


18.6


*Crude Rate


Age of oldest persons dying in Arlington (1948)


Male, 96 years.


Female, 93 years, 7 months, 9 days.


NOTE: The corrected death rate is found by eliminating the deaths of all non-residents dying in Arlington and adding the deaths of all resi- dents of Arlington dying elsewhere, as taken from the records of the Town Clerk.


Deaths of residents occuring in Arlington 267


Deaths of residents of Arlington occurring elsewhere 112


Total 379


Death rate per 1,000 population 8.7


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BIRTHS OCCURRING IN ARLINGTON


RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS DURING 1948


Population estimated 43,575


*Number of births 910


*Apparent Birth Rate per 1,000 Population 20.9


* Crude Rate


CORRECTED BIRTH RATE


NOTE: The corrected birth rate is found by eliminating the births of all non-residents born in Arlington and adding the births of all resi- dents of Arlington born elsewhere, as taken from the records of the Town Clerk.


Births of residents occurring in Arlington. 408


Births of residents of Arlington occurring elsewhere 502


Total 910


Birth rate per 1,000 population. 20.9


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


SHOWING THE FIVE PRINCIPAL CAUSES OF DEATH IN ARLINGTON DURING 1948


Heart Disease (All Forms)


Cancer


Cerebral Hemorrhage


Pneumonia (All Forms)


Accidents


Number of Deaths


Number per 1,000 of Population


Number of Deaths


Number per 1,000 of Population


Number of Deaths


Number per 1,000 of Population


Number of Deaths


Number per 1,000 of Population


Number of Deaths


Number per 1,000 of Population


138


3.17


53


1.22


32


.73


31


.71


21


.48


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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT


REPORT OF AGENT AND CLERK


To the Board of Health


Arlington, Mass.


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my report as Agent and Clerk of the Board of Health for the year ending December 31, 1948.


Licenses Issued


To sell alcohol 6


To practice Massage 6


To collect meat trimmings 4


To act as Funeral Directors


17


Permits Issued


To construct cesspools or septic tanks


22


To keep poultry 20


To hold rummage sales 20


To haul offal


4


Burial permits


383


Inspections


Food and other establishments


which serve the public 250


Complaints


Investigated and settled 66


Legal Settlements


Investigated and determined 29


Respectfully submitted,


J. PHILIP BOWER, Agent and Clerk.


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR


To the Board of Health


Arlington, Mass.


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1948 :


For the sale of milk from Licenses Issued stores 116


For the sale of milk from vehicles 40


For the sale of oleomargarine 46


To manufacture Ice Cream Mix 6


To operate Pasteurizing Plants 2


Milk Analyses Made


*Of samples taken from vehicles 119


*Of samples taken from stores 11


*School Milk 1


Average for the Year


Fats


Solids


Bacteria


Grade "A"


4.33


13.19


8,468


Family


3.91


12.68


12,841


Stores


3.94


12.65


5,480


School


4.00


12.70


1,000


*Samples tested-130 negative phosphatase 1 positive phosphatase


Inspections


Pasteurizing Plants


4


Dairies 6


Respectfully submitted,


J. PHILIP BOWER, Milk Inspector.


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REPORT OF SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR


To the Board of Health


Arlington, Mass.


Gentlemen :


There was no slaughtering in Arlington for the year ending December 31, 1948.


Respectfully submitted, J. PHILIP BOWER, Inspector of Slaughtering.


STATISTICAL REPORT ON


WORK PERFORMED IN DENTAL CLINIC


Total Number of Patients 526


Total Number of Hours 528


Total Number of Sittings


1,456


Total Number of Operations


4,288


Extractions Permanent


0


Deciduous


65


Fillings


Permanent 346


Deciduous 1,451


Treatments Silver Nitrate 1,743


Prophylactic


683


Total Number of dismissals


607


STATISTICAL REPORT ON NURSE'S ACTIVITIES


Comunicable Diseaes


Tuberculosis :


Visits


1,077


Total number of cases, Dec. 31, 1948 216


Deaths during year 10


Moved during year


20


New cases reported


33


Contacts X-rayed


82


Results-Positive 2


Negative 80


Scarlet Fever


Visits 22


Diphtheria


Visits 27


Typhoid Carriers


Visits 2


Inspections and Investigations


Boarding Homes for Infants


58


Conferences


Communicable Diseases


160


Parochial School 63


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REPORT OF CEMETERY DEPARTMENT


Report of the Cemetery Department


Hon. Board of Selectmen, Arlington, Mass.


Gentlemen :


The report of the Cemetery Commissioners for the year ending December 31, 1948, is herewith submitted.


The Board organized March 10, 1948, with Wathen B. Henderson, chairman, and Mrs. Mabel G. Robinson, clerk.


The year 1948 was a busy one for the Department, for in addition to the regular cemetery work much time was spent on the land west of Sucker Brook, filling and grading for a burial ground for the future.


During the year 331 bodies were interred in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.


Valuation of Lots and Graves with Perpetual Care .. $233,465.50


Following are the amounts received by the Board of Ceme- tery Commissioners :


Sale of Lots and Graves.


$9,515.00


Annual Care


2,907.50


Liners


4,290.90


Foundations


1,188.01


Opening Graves


5,856.00


Miscellaneous


1,545.00


Perpetual Care 10,961.00


Income from Funds


6,782.54


WATHEN B. HENDERSON, RALPH S. STEVENS, ARTHUR R. KIMBALL, Board of Cemetery Commissioners.


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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT


Report of the Planning Board


The Planning Board submits herewith its report for the year ending December 31, 1948.


At the annual town election in March, 1948, Mr. Charles H. Bowker was re-elected for a 3-year term. The Board sub- sequently organized with Mr. Harvey C. Abbott as Chairman and Mr. John O. Parker as Secretary.


Much to the regret of the Board, Mr. S. P. Basmajian found it necessary to resign as a member of the Board on December 12, 1948. Mr. Basmajian had given unstintingly of his time and energy for the best interests of the Town for more than 12 years in this capacity, and was a valuable member of the Board. Until his resignation, Mr. Serovp P. Basmajian con- tinued to represent the Board on the "Advanced Programming and Budgeting Committee."


As in the case of the majority of cities and towns in the Commonwealth, the traffic problem in Arlington has become increasingly acute. The Board's study of this problem has served to indicate the far-reaching effects of unsatisfactory traffic and parking conditions on the prosperity and well-being of the town.


After considerable thought and study the Board realized the necessity for obtaining the assistance of a professional planner. Accordingly, Mr. John T. Blackwell of Boston was engaged to act in this capacity. Mr. Blackwell has already completed a preliminary survey of the problem, particularly as it affects Arlington Center, and the Board intends to do everything possible to arrive at a practical solution of this matter.


As indicated in last year's report, the Board expects to recommend to the annual town meeting in March, 1949, the revision and clarification of certain portions of the Zoning By-Law.


During the year, the Board made recommendations to the Town Meeting concerning four changes in the Zoning map. One of these involved an area on the Concord Turnpike at Appleton Street which it was proposed to rezone from Resi- dence A to Business A. This change was not recommended by the Board. Another concerned the deepening of the Business A district in the vicinity of 51 Mystic Street. The third in- volved the rezoning of an area in the vicinity of North Union,


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Fremont, and Gardner Streets from Residence B to Residence C. This was requested by the Arlington Housing Authority in order to facilitate the construction of multiple unit rental housing for veterans. The fourth involved the rezoning of an area in the vicinity of River, Warren and Decatur Streets from Residence B to Residence C. The Board recommended that approval be given to the last three changes as requested. The action of the Board was approved in all instances by the town meeting.


A member of this Board attended the annual meeting of the State Federation of Planning Boards.


The Board continues to exchange information with the State Planning Board.


Except for the vacation period, the Board has held meetings almost weekly throughout the year.


The Board extends its appreciation to the Board of Select- men and other town boards and department heads for their kind co-operation and assistance throughout the year.


Respectfully submitted,


HARVEY C. ABBOTT, Chairman, JOHN O. PARKER, Secretary, HERBERT N. DUTCHER, CHARLES H. BOWKER.


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Report of Park Commission


The Board of Park Commissioners herewith submits its re- port for the year ending December 31, 1948.


At the Annual Town Election held on March 1, 1948, Ever- ett J. Henderson was re-elected a member of the Board of Park Commissioners for a term of three years. The Board organized on Monday, March 22, 1948, with Edward D. Buckley as Chairman.


RECREATION


The following programs with a brief description of these activities were conducted by the department during the year.


PLAYGROUNDS. A daily average of 1,900 children par- ticipated in this program on fourteen playgrounds from July 5, 1948, through August 27, 1948. Games and crafts were available to all. Special events such as costume, Doll and Pet Shows, Doll Carriage and Bicycle Parades, Weenie Roasts, Field Days, Amateur and other contests were conducted weekly on the various playgrounds.


The grand finale of the playground program was the pres- entation of "Playground Musical" at the Hardy School. "H. M. S. Pinafore", "Minstrel Show" and other plays adapted for children were presented to a large audience of parents and friends. Rehearsals were held daily at the playgrounds and the final efforts of the children were well received by a very appreciative audience.


SWIMMING. A weekly average of 9,000 people super- vised by lifeguards and matrons enjoyed the facilities of Reservoir Beach from June 13, 1948, to September 6, 1948. On several occasions during this period the beach was so heavily attended that our facilities were dangerously over- loaded.


More than 1,000 youngsters and adults participated in the swimming classes conducted daily at the beach. Our own in- structor was assisted for a two-week period by an instructor provided by our local Chapter of the American Red Cross. The large number of children who participated in our two Swim Meets is ample evidence of the good work accomplished by the program this year.


A swimming team of Arlington youngsters was formed during the beach program and competed successfully in sev-


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eral meets conducted by the New England Amateur Athletic Union.


Approximately forty girls are attending a swimming class one night per week during the Winter months at the Somer- ville Y. M. C. A. Our instructor has received excellent co- operation in the formation and conduct of this program from the staff of the girls' Physical Education Department of the High School. A swimming team and a Water Ballet group are being formed during these classes.


BASEBALL. A total of twenty-two teams were repre- sented in our Midget, Junior and Senior baseball leagues. Each team played two games per week. Boys ranged in age from nine to sixteen.


A baseball clinic for boys of Junior High and High School age was conducted on Saturday mornings during the Spring by our School Baseball Coaches. This program afforded the youngsters an opportunity to learn the rudiments of baseball.


Scouts of the Boston Braves conducted a two-day baseball school at Spy Pond Field for athletes of Arlington and other nearby communities. Three boys from Arlington were chosen from almost one hundred athletes to play in an All Star game at Braves Field under floodlights. As a result of the school several athletes will receive the attention of these scouts in future years as possible major league prospects.


SOFTBALL. Fourteen teams entered the adult softball league. The league almost doubled its size in one year. Competition began May 3, 1948, and continued through Au- gust 19, 1948, with each team playing two games weekly throughout this period. There was considerable interest in the league as evidenced by the crowds in attendance at all games.


BOWLING. Two adult men's bowling leagues with eight teams in each league, bowl on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at local alleys. League activity begins in September and is climaxed by a bowling banquet in April of each year.


TENNIS. Approximately 50 children of Junior High and High School age attended our Tennis School conducted on Sat- urday mornings during the Spring and Fall at Spy Pond Field.


BASKETBALL. A program is conducted on Saturday mornings during the season at the High School and Junior High East gymnasia for boys of Junior High School age. This program is also conducted daily during the Easter and Christ- mas vacation periods.


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An adult league of six teams plays every Monday evening at the High School gymnasium.


A new High School league of eight teams was formed this year and games are played every Friday evening at the High School. All eight teams are representing various church youth groups in the community.


GOLF. This program offers a course of four lessons by a golf professional to adults of the community. Four classes with forty-eight adults participating are held weekly. A wait- ing list has been established for those desiring to enter the school.


BADMINTON. This program is conducted on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the High School. Equipment and instruction in this game are provided for all participating in this program.


BAND CONCERT. A band concert conducted by the Arling- ton Academy of Music and sponsored by this department was held at Linwood Street Playground and attended by almost 1,000 people. This tremendous display of interest in outdoor concerts has convinced us that several concerts, if possible, should be scheduled during the Summer season.


FIELD HOCKEY. A Town Field Hockey Team was formed this Fall of High School graduates and will be sponsored jointly by this department and Misses McCarthy and Garrity of the High School teaching staff in the Boston Field Hockey League next year.


A field hockey area was established at Robbins Farm Playground for the use of the High School and Junior High School field hockey teams. Since no suitable field was avail- able to them the department offered the use of this area and maintained the field for them during the season.


SKATING. Areas for skating were maintained at Meno- tomy Rocks and Meadowbrook Parks and Mill Pond. The above areas were also illuminated for night skating. Two hockey rinks were operated during the season.


Permits were issued by the department throughout the year for the use of all outdoor and indoor recreational facilities. The department throughout the year attempted to assist in every way possible the many organizations which sponsor and conduct programs of recreation.


MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AREAS


ROBBINS FARM. A children's play area and a baseball diamond were opened to the public this Spring. Swings and


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teeter boards were transferred from Brackett School Play- ground and new equipment including a slide, merry-go-round, horizontal ladder and a drinking fountain was installed. A horseshoe area of four courts surrounded by spectator benches was also completed. A large area was prepared for seeding next Spring. A portion of the unfinished area was brought to partial grade and present plans include its completion next year.




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