Town of Arlington annual report 1958, Part 17

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John L. Murphy, Chairman Frederick S. Holway Percival E. Richardson


Sub Committee C. Budgets 12, 31, 32, 33, 33A, 49, Extension of


Water Mains, Extension of Sewer Mains and Extension Storm Drains.


J. Howard Hayes, Chairman Daniel M. Hooley Philip D. Ahern Donald O. Johnston


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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE


Sub Committee D. Budgets 5, 17, 36, 37, 38, and 48.


Personnel Committee J. Howard Hayes, Chairman Russell T. Eckel T. Richard Guinan.


Policy Committee T. Richard Guinan, Chairman William H. Dunn John L. Murphy J. Howard Hayes Robert G. Sisson.


The Chairman of the Finance Committee is a member (ex officio) of all sub committees.


The Finance Committee held 22 meetings of full committee with an average attendance of 13 members.


The sub-committees held a total of 55 meetings.


The status of Reserve Budget 47 is as follows, Amount appropriated at Annual Town Meeting $85,000.00


Transfers from Budget 47.


6/9 to Budget 7 Capital outlay Town Acct. $ 94.10


6/9 to Budget 20


Capital outlay Fire Dept. 300.00


9/15 to Budget 48


Personnel Services Menotomy Hall 540.00


9/15 to Budget 45


Printing Town Reports 500.00


9/15 to Budget 29


Capital outlay Board of Health 230.00


9/15 to Budget 11


Capital outlay Town Clerk 443.00


9/15 to Budget 11


Expense Town Clerk 149.50


9/15 to Article 86


Annual Town Meeting 1956. 5,400.00


11/3 to Budget 33A


Purchase 3 Walters Snowfighters Snow and ice removal Equipment 3,600.00


11/3 to Budget 18


Expense Police Dept. ......... 1,200.00


11/3 to Budget 37


Veterans Benefits Aid and Assistance ...... 2,500.00


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11/3 to Budget 13 Expense Engineering 198.00


11/3 to Budget 46 Workingmen's Compensation 6,500.00


11/3 to Budget 23 Expense Board of Appeals 50.00


12/8 to Budget 48 Personnel Service Menotomy Hall 450.00


12/8 to Budget 36 Aid to dependent children .... 2,300.00


12/8 to Budget 7 Personnel Services Town Accountant 200.00


12/8 to Budget 8


Personnel Services Town Treasurer 662.40


12/22 to Budget 23


Expense Board of Appeals 50.00


12/22 to Budget 46 Workingmen's Compensation 3,500.00


12/22 to Budget 37


Veterans' Services Aid & Assistance 3,800.00


12/22 to Budget 33 Snow and ice Maintenance 3,000.00


12/22 to Budget 33


Snow and ice removal to Jan. 1 10,000.00


12/31 to Budget 36 Welfare. Aid to dependent children 350.00


12/31 to Budget 43 Non contributary Pensions 1,635.35


Total transfers 47,652.35 47,652.35


Returned to Free cash 37,347.65


Respectfully submitted


PERCIVAL E. RICHARDSON Secretary.


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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT


Report of the Fire Department


January 1, 1959


Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Arlington, Massachusetts


Dear Sir:


As Chief of the Arlington Fire Department, I submit my Fourth Annual Report of its activities and condition for the year ending December 31, 1958.


PERSONNEL


The uniformed force consists of 100 men: the chief of de- partment, 5 deputy chiefs, 7 captains, 14 lieutenants, 72 fire fight- ers, and an assistant superintendent of the fire and police signal system. The department has a master mechanic, Doward L. Barter, a physician, Dr. Edward W. Feeley, and a clerk, Anna B. Hurley.


RETIREMENT


Nov. 1, 1958, Deputy Chief Charles J. Flynn was retired on disability pension. Deputy Flynn was appointed a substitute call- man May 1, 1923, a permanent fire fighter May 31, 1925, drill mas- ter April 30, 1927, lieutenant January 1, 1930, captain December 5, 1933, and deputy chief March 28, 1948. He gave his best efforts to the fire service through the years, being a willing worker and a loyal fire fighter.


PROMOTIONS


November 16, Captain Irving L. Proctor was appointed deputy chief, having been acting deputy chief since October 5, 1958.


Advanced to the rank of lieutenant, were the following fire fighters:


June 15, Charles J. McCue June 22, Robert C. Blomquist


September 7, John J. Carey, Jr. September 14, James J. Kelly, Jr. December 28, Edward A. Lennon December 29, Walter M. Siker


APPOINTMENT


December 21, Lewis J. Paragona, 147 Thorndike Street, appoint- ed permanent fire fighter; replacement.


ASSIGNMENTS


Lieutenant Francis R. Donahue was detailed to the Water Sur- vey Project, April 14 to May 26, and from October 20 to December 19, 1958.


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DEPARTMENT CHAPLAINS


Reverend Father Charles A. McCarthy, curate of St. James Church; and Dr. Francis W. Thompson, Pastor of First Baptist Church, serve as department chaplains. (August 1, 1958, Dr. Thomp- son resigned to accept new duties in California.)


APPARATUS AT HEADQUARTERS


Engine 1 (1954-Mack), 1000-gallon pumping unit


Engine 4 (1954-Mack), 1000-gallon pumping unit


Ladder 1 (1937-Seagrave), 85-foot aerial ladder truck. Because of its poor mechanical and operating condition, replace- ment of Ladder 1 should be considered in 1960.


Rescue 1 (1958-Mack), the body of the old special service unit was mounted on new chassis, October 17, 1958, and renamed Rescue 1. It is equipped for emergency calls, is usable as ambulance or floodlighting unit.


Life Boat, 14-foot metal boat with outboard motor and life- saving equipment, purchased in 1952.


Chief's Car (1957-Pontiac), Deputy's car (1956-Ford), and one 11/2-ton utility pick-up truck (1952-Chevrolet) are in use for departmental duties.


AT HIGHLAND STATION


Engine 2 (1952-Seagrave), 1000-gallon pumping unit


Ladder 2 (1952-Seagrave), 65-foot aerial ladder truck


Two 500-gallon auxiliary fire pumps (1941-Buffalo), numbered engine No. 15 and Engine No. 16. On April 1, 1958, Engine 4 (Seagrave) stationed at Highland Station was renumbered Engine 2 and Engine 2 (Mack) at Headquarters was re- numbered Engine 4, to coincide with fire alarm running cards.


AT PARK CIRCLE STATION


Aerial Ladder 3 (1949-Seagrave), a quintuplet unit comprising 750-gallon centrifugal pumper, 65-foot Metal aerial ladder, booster pump with attachment, carrier for 1000 feet of 21/2- inch hose and 500 feet of 11/2-inch hose, and a complement of ground ladders.


IN ACTIVE RESERVE


Engine 5 (1929-Seagrave), a 750-gallon pumper, is ready to aid disabled pumping units for a limited time.


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RESPONSE


The Department responded to 844 calls of which 225 were box alarms, 561 still alarms and 58 mutual aid (out-of-town) calls, of the 624 telephone calls received, 115 were box alarms and 509 were still alarms.


In 1957 there was a total of 1241 calls.


A summary of alarms revealed that the greatest number of such calls occurred in the month of April; that more occurred on Monday than any other day of the week, and also that of these calls the largest number were between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and noon and between 4:00 and 5:00 P.M.


Fifty-four false alarms were sounded as compared with 93 in 1957.


The rescue unit responded to 74 first aid emergency calls where the resuscitator and inhalator were requested for the Administration of oxygen.


Received 4 calls for use of department life boat.


Causes of Alarms in 1958


Accidents


11


Locked out 70


Airplane crash


1


Malicious mischief


2


Automobiles 62


Manhole explosion


1


Blow torch 1


Miscellaneous 37


Careless smoking


25


Needless 21


Children and matches


13


Oil burners


45


Chimneys


7


Oil tank leaks


29


Dump


5


Out-of-town


58


False alarms


54


Paint remover


2


First aid


74


Refrigerators


9


Gas leaks


7


Rubbish


43


Gasoline


8


Sprinkler system


2


Grass


109


Televisions


12


Grease


12


Unknown


1


Heaters


8


Water department detail


19


Incinerators


3


Water leaks


16


Investigating


4


Wiring


68


Lightning


5


General Summary of Equipment Used at Fires


2650 feet of ladders raised


41000 feet of hose used


17000


gallons of water from booster tanks


240


pumping operations for 40 hours


3300 miles travelled


2294 hours of service time


MULTIPLE ALARM


December 25, General Alarm sounded, Box 532, at 4:45 P.M. for fire in Plastic Plant, 71 Dudley Street.


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FATALITIES


January 23, at 11:38 A.M., Fire Alarm Box 771 sounded for U.S.A.F. airplane which crash landed at 243 Lowell Street (rear). killing the pilot, Lieutenant Joseph Izzea of West Falmouth, and the observer, 2d Lieutenant John Horan of Falmouth. The airplane was completely destroyed.


February 24, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris died as the result of fire in her apartment at 135 Pleasant Street.


April 5, Mr. Albert G. Freeman died when fire occurred in his home at 17 Cheviot Road.


JANUARY THAW


During the month of January, the Fire Department was deluged with telephone calls for assistance to remove water from flooded cellars. Fire fighters with portable pumps and the necessary hose worked continuously until those homes were alleviated of this con- dition. Fullest cooperation was received from the Public Works Department in connection with this emergency.


INVESTIGATIONS OF EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS


July 14, the Fire Department investigated the cause of gas leak at 473 Summer Street. The leak was found in underground gasoline storage tank at 483 Summer Street. Extensive corrective measures were made to remedy the situation.


October 10, the Department responded to the Concord Turnpike sanitary fill area where an explosion had occurred in manhole con- taining sewer pumps. Many tests for the presence of explosive gases were taken and after consultations with chemical engineer, it was discovered that the gas from landfilled area was emanating from chemical reaction of foreign substances buried there. To help prevent recurrence, gravel-filled trenches were constructed to allow dissipation of gas to the atmosphere.


FIRE LOSSES


Seventy-one losses occurred, 15 of which accounted for $144,930 of the entire loss.


The total assessed value of property endangered, insurance thereon, loss sustained, and the amount of insurance paid are as follows:


Assessed Value


Insurance


Damage and Insurance Paid


Buildings


$537,250.


$ 970,200.


$ 68,504.


Contents


233,900.


233,900.


91,669.


$771,150.


$1,204,100.


$160,173.


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FIRES WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF MORE THAN $1000


January 5 Mary Coughlin, 289 Lake Street $ 1428


March 1 Robert Davis, 76 Spy Pond Parkway 1788


March 30 Angus MacGillivary, 356 Park Avenue 2000


April 5 Nicholas Paulas, 1282 Massachusetts Avenue 1175


July 19


Fred Ricca, 68 Crosby Street 4261


July 23


George Galvin, 21 Valley Road 1700


August 7


Helen Desmond, 20-22 Adams Street


1083


August 19


Howard Robertson, 12 Intervale Road 1501


September 4


Michael Marcellino, 11 Gray Street 1820


October 23 Albert Leavitt, 11 Kensington Park 2531


November 1 Abbie Small, 11-13 Palmer Street 1853


November 21 Harry Hull, 15 Cutter Hill Road 1700


December 1 Kevin O'Neil, 186 Lowell Street 10706


December 14 Joseph Donahue, 6 Sheraton Park 1500


December 25 Trimount Plastic Co., 71 Dudley Street 109,884


APPROPRIATION


1958 Appropriation .$553,398.


Expended


551,375.


Balance


2,023. $


CREDITS


Fees for 43 permits to blast $21.50


Fees for 14 permits for flammable fluids 7.00


Fees for 9 permits for use of tar kettle 4.50


Fea for 1 permit to display fireworks .50


$33.50.


REPORT OF DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN


Dr. Edward W. Feeley, department physician, rendered the following services in 1958: office calls 34, house calls 6, station calls 2, physical examination 1.


In addition, Dr. Feeley responded to many emergency calls and box alarms. Several conferences were held with the Chief of Depart- ment on Medical Matters pertaining to the members of the Depart- ment.


FIRE PREVENTION


Places of business, public buildings, schools, hospitals, conval- escent homes, and places of public assembly were inspected period- ically by fire fighters. A record was made of existing conditions. with the date when corrections were made.


Recharged 185 fire extinguishers in these buildings.


The "clean-up fix-up, paint-up" program for the year 1958 be- gan April 14 and continued through May 10 with great success. Received many requests to pick up accumulated debris and rubbish, a factor which definitely eliminated fire hazards in the homes. The


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Public Works Department gave their utmost cooperation during the campaign.


In October, for the third year, at the request of the Catholic Archbishop of Boston, the Fire Department inspected all Catholic Churches, convents, schools, and other church property in Arlington and noted conditions found. These reports with recommendations were forwarded to the Chancellery.


During 1958, Lieutenant Daniel J. Mahoney, inspector of oil burning installations and flammables, inspected and approved total of 700 oil burners and other flammable installations for which permits were issued. It was necessary to reinspect 150 such install- tions because of faulty equipment and the failure of installers to meet all rules and regulations pertaining to oil burners and the storage of flammables. A constant check has been made by Lieuten- ant Mahoney pertaining to this important division of fire prevention work.


DWELLING INSPECTIONS


For the second year, conducted the "in-service inspection" of dwellings whereby approximately 10,000 homes were inspected by fire fighters with apparatus. Steady contact with Fire Department Headquarters was maintained through two-way radio. Many weeks were required for the inspection of dwellings -a most vital phase of fire prevention for the reduction of hazards in the home.


FIRE DRILLS IN SCHOOLS


The Annual Fire Drill under the supervision of the officers of the Fire Department was conducted in public, parochial and private schools.


A record was made of the number of classrooms, pupils, exits used and the time required to vacate each building, a copy of which was sent to the School Department.


For the fourth year, fire fighters with apparatus went to the schools for the holding of fire drills and at the same time remained in service for fire duty in the event of alarm of fire.


HYDRANT INSPECTIONS


For the fourth year, the Arlington Fire Department assisted the Public Works Department with the cleaning of water mains under the volume and pressure program. The "in-service inspection" of hydrants was continued by fire fighters who inspected a total of 1240 hydrants throughout the town.


In winter months, each hydrant was checked for water or ice in the barrel. When found frozen, the Fire Department immediately thawed the hydrant and pumped out the water from the barrel. A report of frozen hydrants was forwarded to the Public Works De- partment.


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During summer months, water flow tests of each hydrant were made daily after 10:00 P.M. records were kept of the static and residual pressures and faulty operations were reported to the Public Works Department for correction. The fullest cooperation was re- ceived in restoring these hydrants to service.


TRAINING OF FIRE FIGHTERS


Because of our lack of proper facilities, our training program was limited. However, fire fighters participated in routine drills. Held pumping and drafting practice at Spy Pond and at Heights Reservoir. Conducted periodic life boat drills at Spy Pond and at reservoir.


Company drills were conducted monthly in quarters where fire fighters were instructed in the proper methods and use of Fire Department equipment.


Engine 2 company with members of the Department responded to the Boston Fire Department Drill School for practice in using "foam" in extinguishing flammable fluid fires.


During January, both Deputy Chief Bartholomew J. McGreevy and Lieutenant Daniel J. Mahoney attended oil burner school which was sponsored by the Oil Burner Institute.


AUXILIARY FIRE FIGHTERS


Auxiliary members of the Fire Department received instruction in the evolutions of fire fighting by Deputy Chief Irving L. Proctor, Fire Department coordinator with Civil Defense. The auxiliary fire fighters covered in daily at all stations during the year - A standby service of the greatest value. They responded and assisted at the general alarm fire, December 25.


May 6, 1958, air raid alert sounded at 11:15 a.m.


DETAILS


Since 1949, fire fighters at Park Circle Station have been as- signed during school hours for traffic duty in that section to pro- tect school children.


On many occasions as precautionary measure to safeguard building, fire fighters were assigned to standby duty while repairs involving use of blow torch or welding operations were being madé in schools or public buildings.


Engine 1 participated in parade, April 19 and May 30.


Chief's car and Engine 1 detailed to Lexington parade, April 19.


June 19, deputy's car participated in Salem Anniversary Parade.


During winter months, assisted the Park Department with the flooding of playgrounds throughout the town for use as skating rinks.


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BUILDING MAINTENANCE


At headquarters, continued work of repointing and waterproof- ing sidewalls of building. Much repairing remains to be done in 1959 with the Tower presenting a major project.


At Highland Station, partial repairs were made to slate roof and some plumbing installations were renewed. Fire fighters painted and waterproofed the exterior walls; also installed celotex ceilings, ceramic tile and electric fixtures. There is still much renovating to be undertaken in 1959. The driveway and rear yard of station was blacktopped with the Engineering Department and the Public Works Department assisting with lay-out. This was necessary for safety of voters using Highland Station at time of elections in preventing people from falling because of defects in roadway and yard. The new blacktopped surface will also give the Fire Department an add- ed area wherein to conduct limited drilling of men with evolutions involving the use of water, and further will provide sufficient grounds for the testing of hose and the holding of pump drills.


At Park Circle Station, fire fighters redecorated the interior and painted exterior of building; also started the waterproofing of ex- terior walls. A new 1000-gallon fuel oil tank was installed outside for which fire fighters prepared the base construction. This tank replaced two 275-gallon tanks installed in 1933 in basement. It is an improvement to the station in addition to being a safety factor.


Fire fighters at all stations deserve considerable praise for their work and efforts in maintaining so well the fire department build- ings, a tremendous task which has resulted in great financial saving to the town.


OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL


The chief of department attend the conference of the Interna- tional Association of Fire Chiefs, September 14, where talks, dis- cussions and panels were given by leading and prominent men from various divisions of the fire service which were most informative, instructive and interesting. Many fire chiefs from Greater Boston also were present.


RECOMMENDATIONS


For the year 1959 recommend that $551,048 be appropriated.


CONCLUSION


I express my deep and sincerest thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and to Town Manager, Edward C. Monahan, for close cooperation with the Fire Department. I am most grateful to the Superintendent of Public Works, Francis N. O'Hara, to Police Chief, Albert E. Ryan, and Town Engineer, Wilbur S. Roby, and to other departments for special interest and assistance with Fire Department activities.


To my own officers and men for faithful performance of duty, my appreciation.


Respectfully submitted, Thomas H. Egan Chief of Department


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REPORT OF THE FIRE AND POLICE SIGNAL SYSTEM


Report of the Fire and Police Signal System


January 1, 1959


Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Arlington, Massachusetts


Dear Sir:


As Superintendent of the Fire and Police Signal System, I sub- mit my fourth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1958.


The system is maintained by Assistant Superintendent Lester W. Cameron together with Signal Maintainers Nicholas J. Bucciero and Frederick J. Manning.


FIRE ALARM AND POLICE SIGNALS


Experienced many difficulties as the result of temporary break- down in aerial and underground lines. Storms, winds, rain, snow and lightning inflicted severe damage and circuits were grounded. Trees blowing against lines caused interruption of service. When found out of order, circuits were restored to immediate service.


Made routine repairs, wound and tested fire alarm boxes, police signal boxes, police signal desk and signal registers; also checked air whistle and master clock. Painted all signal boxes throughout the Town, and on fire alarm boxes, placed decal "fire".


Fire box 286, opposite 440 Concord Turnpike, damaged twice when struck by vehicles.


Fire box 424, Gray Street-Pleasant Street, knocked over by automobile.


Fire box 51, Massachusetts Avenue - Pleasant Street, slightly damaged when struck by unknown vehicle.


Combination fire box 8651, and police box 417, at St. Camillus Church, 1156 Concord Turnpike, damaged by skidding automobile.


INSTALLED NEW POLICE SIGNAL BOXES:


Box 362 Summer Street - Washington Street


Box 472 Concord Turnpike - Newport Street


Box


55


Installed


at 1083


Massachusetts


Avenue, Public Works


Department, in building 2, garage


Police box 31, Massachusetts Avenue - Central Street, relocated and moved back four feet to new curb line.


INSTALLED NEW FIRE ALARM BOXES:


Box 1741 Park Street, opposite No. 49


Box 24 Massachusetts Avenue - Franklin Street (placed in com- bination box with police box 143)


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Box 396 Country Club Drive - Lantern Lane


Box 42 Swan Street - Swan Place


Box 534 Highland Fire Station, 1007 Massachusetts Avenue


Box 6852 Fisher Road - Bellington Street


Box 8621 Wollaston Avenue - Rublee Street


Box 8454 State Department of Public Works Building, 519 Apple- ton Street


The following fire alarm boxes were changed from Outmoded


Gardner Type to Peerless Succession Signal Box:


Box 151 Broadway - Cleveland Street


Box 191


North Union Street - Norcross Street


Box 264 Milton Street - Herbert Road


Box 353 Water Street - Russell Street


Box 422 Pleasant Street - Addison Street


Box 425 Pleasant Street - Gould Road


Box 426 Pleasant Street - Brunswick Road


Box 464 Brantwood Road - Kensington Park


Box 487 Highland Avenue - High Haith Road


Box 532 Grove Street - Dudley Street


Box 71 Summer Street - Grove Street


Box 792 Westmoreland Avenue - Westminster Avenue


Box 824 Park Avenue - Oakland Avenue


Box 864 Hillside Avenue - Florence Avenue


Fire box 351, Mystic Street - Russell Street, Relocated to new street line.


Fire box 353, Mystic Street - Mystic Valley Parkway, moved to new curb line.


Fire box 512, Massachusetts Avenue - Mill Street moved back twelve feet because of street construction.


CABLE CONSTRUCTION


Installed 6-conductor underground cable on:


Pleasant Street - Swan Street


Jason Street from box 512, Massachusetts Avenue


Mill Street to Massachusetts Avenue


Massachusetts Avenue - Central Street, police box 31 to test terminal in Police headquarters


Installed 2-conductor aerial cable on:


Concord Turnpike - Lake Street


Dodge Street - Forest Street


Russell Street - Mystic Street to Water Street


Exeter Street - River Street - Park Street


Rawson Road to Mystic Valley Parkway


Amherst Street - River Street Massachusetts Avenue - Teel Street


Mystic Street - Chestnut Street


Summer Street - Forest Street to Ronald Road


Hillside Avenue - Wachusett Avenue to George Street


Wollaston Avenue - Tanager Street


Swan Street - Swan Place


Installed 6-conductor aerial cable on: Quincy Street


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Pond Lane


Summer Street - Brattle Street to Washington Street


Made 50 transfers of lines to new poles, and rebuilt lines.


Throughout the Fire and Police Signal System, removed and trimmed trees and branches from aerial lines and installed wood mold where wires came in contact with trees.


AIR RAID SIGNALS


Tested sirens on the first and third Friday of each month.


May 6, 1958, air raid alert sounded at 11:15 A.M. Routine in- spection was made of the following air raid sirens throughout the- Town:


Massachusetts Avenue - Teel Street


Massachusetts Avenue - Winter Street


Massachusetts Avenue - Tufts Street


Massachusetts Avenue - Mill Street


Massachusetts Avenue - Brattle Street


Massachusetts Avenue - Forest Street


Massachusetts Avenue - Park Avenue Florence Avenue - George Street


Summer Street - Mill Street


Summer Street - Park Avenue Extension


Broadway - Everett Street


Lake Street - Margaret Street Highland Avenue - Ottawa Road Mystic Street - College Avenue


Medford Street - Sherborn Street


Pleasant Street - Gould Road


Lowell Street - Park Avenue Extension


Trowbridge Street - Waldo Road


DETAILS


Set up the public address system on many occasions for various departments.


Rendered assistance to other departments when they requested the use of winch and derrick on fire alarm truck.


The town clock in Church Steeple, Massachusetts Avenue - Pleasant Street, wound weekly on Fridays.


Arranged Christmas lighting and decorations at the Town Hall, Library, Police Headquarters, on tree and crib at Monument Park, at Fire Department Headquarters and at the Highland Fire Station ..


APPROPRIATION


1958 Appropriation $18,315.


Expended 17,971.


Balance $ 344.


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RECOMMENDATIONS


For the year 1959 recommend that $22,105.00 be appropriated.


CONCLUSION


To the Board of Selectmen, to Town Manager, Edward C. Monahan, to the Police Department, and other departments coope- rating with the signal system, my sincerest gratitude.




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