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671.00
74.00
74.00
Alteration of Russell Street-Art.
·
5,219.62
44,493.20 27,000.00-
4,618.00
1,123.96
5,741.96
540.33
37,347.65
BUDGET STATEMENT - Continued
Balance 1/1/58
Appro- priation 1958
Transfers Transfers Out In
Budget
Encum- berances
Expendi- tures
Un- encum. Balance
Cash Balance
Fire Prevention Committee Art. 48-1951
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
Garage-Town Vechicles: Art. 50-1951
1,700.00
1,700.00
1,700.00
1,700.00
Refuse Disposal Incinerator: Art. 29-1953-Art. 84-1956
2,024.60
2,024.60
2,024.60
2,024.60
Easements in Land-1954 Streets Approp. 1954
800.00
800.00
800.00
800.00
Committee North Union St. School: Art. 64-1954
1,137.76
1,137.76
237.80
899.96
899.96
Construction North Union School: ..
Art. 74-1955
3,187.89
50.00
3,237.89
1,150.85
2,087.04
2,087.04
improvement Bishop School: Art. 62-1954 ..
5,853.98
5,853.98
2,480.86
3,373.12
3,373.12
4,327.40
4,327.40-
.00 .
44.74
.00
.00
1,117.00
1,117.00
1,117.00
1,117.00
Const. School-Florence Avenue: ..
62,218.46
62,218.46
55,653.20
1,124.09
5,441.17
61,094.37
Comm. Florence Avenue School: .
9,870.67
9,870.67
320.00
9,550.67
9,550.67
Playground-Jr. High West: .. Art. 70-1954 . .
6,068.09
233.76-
5,834.33
398.93
5,435.40
5,435.40
Comm. Arl. Hts. Res. Beach: Art. 80-1954
200.00
200.00
24.00
176.00
176.00
Comm. Swimming Cond. Res .: Art. 81-1954-Art. 86-1957
21,829.88 300.00
21,829.88 300.00
3,199.95
15,712.49
2,917.44 300.00
6,117.39 300.00
Comm. School Buildings-Art. 8-1954 Reconstruction Crosby School: Approp. 1954 & Art. 80-1955
689.09
689.09
412.95
194.80
81.34
494.29
Const. Building-Cemetery: Art. 67-1955
327.20
327.20 --
.00
.00
.00
Acq. Land-Pleasant & Academy Sts. Art. 82-1955
188.42
188.42
188.42
188.42
Acq. Land-Tufts Street: Art. 83-1955
7,668.00
7,668.00 .
7,668.00
7,668.00
.
.
.
Addn. Jr. High East-Art. 76-1955 . . Addn. Jr. High West-Art. 77-1955 . . Acq. Land -- Florence Avenue: . Art. 67-1954 ..
4,550.00
4,505.26-
44.74
.00
.00
Art. 75-1955 ..
Art. 68-1954
Brotherhood Committee :-
Art. 85-1955-Art. 67-1957
200.00
200.00
120.75
79.25
79.25
Arl. Hts. Reservoir Beach:
Art. 84-1955
1,100.00
1,100.00
1,100.00
1,100.00
1951 Street Construction
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
1952 Street Construction
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
1953 Street Construction
8,798.10
8,798.10
8,798.10
8,798.10
1954 Street Construction
29,924.60
29,924.60
29,924.60
29,924.60
1955 Street Construction
37,148.71
37,119.52
174.03
36,945.49
36,945.49
1956 Street Construction
15,486.50
15,486.50
1,812.52
13,673.98
13,673.98
1957 Street Construction
54,755.80
2,695.97
56,552.81
24,367.86
32,184.95
32,184.95
1958 Street Construction
288,460.18
17,679.00
191,677.68
79,103.50
96,782.50
Addnl. Approp. Town Hall:
Art. 4-1956
30.91
30.91
30.91
30.91
Addnl. Approp. Town Hall: .
126.14
126.14
126.14
126.14
Ext. Surf. Drain Sunnyside Ave: ... Art. 37-1956
1,514.83
1,514.83
1,514.83
1,514.83
· Reconstruction of Streets 1956:
(Chapter 90 Mass. Ave.) Art. 41- 1956
5,801.07
5,801.07
5,801.07
5,801.07
Easements in Land-1956 Streets: ..
800.00
800.00
800.00
800.00
Committee-150th Anniversary: Art. 38-1957 . Quarters Organizations:
1,657.07
1,657.07
1,657.07
1,657.07
Old Town Hall-Art. 59-1956
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
Comm. Fire & Police Sig. System: Art. 61-1956 .
84.21
84.21-
.00
.00
.00
Comm. Acoustics Town Hall: .
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
Art. 64-1956
87.50
87.50
87.50
87.50
Imp. Peirce School Playground:
Art. 71-1956
1,927.83
1,927.83
1,927.83
1,927.83
Repairs to School Buildings: Art. 85-1956
175.34
175.34
88.08
87.26
87.26
Addn. & Recon. High School:
Art. 86a-1956
175,449.67
5,400.00
500.08-
180,349.59
2,358.34
171,152.02
6,839.23
9,197.57
Addn. & Recon. High School Equip .:
Art. 86b-1956
4,482.25
1425,000.00|3,072.39-
1426,409.86 574,583.10
792,342.26
59,484.50| 634,067.60
.
Art. 57-1956
.
Auditorium-Art. 62-1956 . .
Accept. Leg. Act. U. N.
48,000.00
898.96- 250,051.66 9,591.48-
Ait. 7-1956
·
29.19-
BUDGET STATEMENT - Continued
Balance 1/1/58
Appro- priation 1958
Transfers Transfers O'ut
Budget
Encum- berances
Expendi- tures
Un- encum. Balance
Cash Balance
Maint. Public Sidewalks:
Art. 744-1957-Art. 44-1958 .
439.99
20,000.00
350.71
632.85 --
20,157.85
6,533.27
13,624.58
13,624.58
Recon. Certain Streets Chap. 90: .
Art. 46-1957
25,450.00
53,845.10
1,087.57-
78,207.53
70,026.23
8,145.30
8,145.30
Easements in Land-1957 Streets: ..
800.00
800.00
800.00
800.00
Art. 60-1957
336.42
336.42
336.42
336.42
Approp. Surface Drain Thomas Street Art. 61-1957
3,481.20
2,554.08-
927.12
927.12
927.12
Surf. Drain Brattle Pl. & R.R. Tracks Art. 62-1957
4,183.38
448.23-
3,735.15
2,394.11
1,341.04
1,341.04
Bd. Commissioners-Trust Funds: . Art. 66-1957 .
300.00
300.00
104.95
195.05
195.05
Committee Business Development: . Art. 70-1957 .
745.77
745.77
253.34
492.43
492.43
Committee Parking Facilities: Art. 71-1957
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
Imp. Acoustics-Town Hall: ·
Art. 74-1957
7,500.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
Auxiliary Police Uniforms: Art. 88-1957 .
527.50
527,50
14.20
513.30
513.30
Great Meadows Land Value
Art. 89 -- 1957
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
Plans & Estimates Public Imp .: Special
Town M'ceting-Art. 10-1957
5,000.00
5,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
Ext. Surf. Drain-Wheaton Road: .
Art. 18-1957
3,000.00
843.12-
2,156.88
1,950.71
206.17
206.17
Classification & Pay Plan: Art. 21-1958
78,000.00
77,831.00-
169.00
169.00
169.00
Acq. Land Medford St. Mass. Ave. & Russell Common-Art. 23-1958
5,734.30
5,734.30
5,734.30
5,734.30
Acq. Land-Mystic Street
Art. 25-1958
16,250.00
16,250.00
16,250.00|
16,250.00
In
Art. 59-1957 . Recon. Certain Sts. Chap. 718 .
.
Overpass from Mass. Ave. to Res. Field: Art. 36-1958
24,900.00
24,900.00
747.00
24,153.00
24,153.00
Extension Surf. Drain-Cem. &
Garden Sts:
1,800.00
1,800.00
1,800.00
1,800.00
28,540.00
28,540.00
28,540.00 800.00
800.00
800.00 52,129.94
122.18
4,607.03
47,645.09
39,071.54
8,573.55
8,573.55
Paving for Parking Area-Jr. High West: Art. 66-1958
2,665.00
2,665.00
2,665.00
2,665.00
Committee-Voting Machines: Art. 70-1958
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
TOTALS
$795,125.94
$2,057,940.42
$9,903,076.07
$8,294,031.03
$1,609,045.04
$7,391,915.88
$311,906.17
:736,994.00
$872,051.04
Art. 45-1958 Reconstruction Certain Sts .- Pleasant & Park Ave. Chap. 90-Art. 48-1958 Easements in Land-Art. 62-1958 .. Recon. Certain Sts .- Art. 63-1958
28,540.00
800.00
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Report of The Contributory Retirement System 1958
Balance January 1, 1958 $997,298.50
Contributions - Employees
109,125.78
Interest on Investments
30,540.68
Appropriation - Town
58,327.87 $1,195,292.83
EXPENDITURES
Pensions
75,946.36
Refunds
15,726.46
Expenses
1,943.21
93,616.03
Balance December 31, 1958
$1,101,676.80
INVESTMENTS
Second Bank State Street Trust
$ 30,375.00
Harvard Trust Company-
Checking Account
9,301.80
Beverly Savings Bank
5,000.00
Salem Savings Bank
10,000.00
South Boston Savings Bank
25,000.00
U.S. Treas. 2.76 % K Bonds 4/1/66
25,000.00
U.S. Treas. 3 14 % Bonds 75/83
50,000.00
U.S. Treas. 212 % Bonds 67/72
5,000.00
U.S. Treas. 2 34 % Bonds 75/80
55,000.00
U.S. Treas. 2 34 % Bonds 75/80
104,000.00
U.S. Treas. 21/2 % Bonds 62/67
40,000.00
U.S. Treas. 21/2 % Series G Bonds 8/1/59
30,000.00
U.S. Treas. 21/2 % Series G Bonds 5/1/60
30,000.00
U.S. Treas. 21/2 % Series G Bonds 4/1/61
70,000.00
U.S. Treas. 21/2 % Series G Bonds 9/1/61
5,000.00
U.S. Treas. 21/2 % Series G Bonds 6/1/62
40,000.00
U.S. Treas. 21/2 % Series G Bonds 1/1/62
10,000.00
U.S. Treas. 2 1/2 % Series G Bonds 2/1/63
25,000.00
U.S. Treas. 21/2 % Series G Bonds 2/15/95
75,000.00
U.S. Treas. Notes 3 1/2 %- 5/15/60
125,000.00
U.S. Treas. Notes 3 5/8 % 2/15/62
85,000.00
U.S. Treas. Bonds 3 7/8-1974
17,000.00
Chesapeake & Ohio RY Bonds 3 1/4 % 25,000.00
Western Maryland RY Bonds 3 3/8 %
25,000.00
American Tel & Tel Co. Bonds 3 7/8 %
50,000.00
N.Y. Chicago & St. Louis RY Bonds 3 3/8 %
25,000.00
U.S. Treas. Notes 25/8 %-2/15/63
96,000.00
International Bank Reconstruction &
Development 4 1/4 %-1/15/79
10,000.00 $1,101,676.80
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchased:
$96,000.00 U.S. Treas. Notes-25/8 %
10,000.00 International Bank Reconstruction & Development 4 1/4 %
REPORT OF THE CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM
383
SUMMARY OF MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY
1937-1957
1958
Total
Entrants
880
20
900
Deaths
51
3
54
Withdrawals
274
30
304
Retirements
100
3
103
Active Members as of 12/31/58
523
Members on Retirement 12/31/58 57
Amount of Retirement Allowance Paid:
$601,979.74 $75,946.36
$677,926.10
Allowance in effect as of December 31, 1958
58,327.87
CARMEN T. FORITANO HAROLD A. CAHALIN WARREN E. O'LEARY
Contributory Retirement Board
FRANCIS A. COUGHLIN, Treasurer
CARMEN T. FORITANO, Accountant
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Report of the Board of Selectmen
Your Selectmen are pleased to present the following report of their functions and actions during the current year.
The Board of Selectnien. which also serves as a Board of Survey and a Board of Public Works, by virtue of the provisions contained in the Town Manager Act, conducted weekly meetings concurrently in the above capacities with the Town Manager, the Town Counsel and the Town Engineer in attendance. The policy of conducting open meetings with the public and the press invited was continued throughout the year. The policy of holding bi-weekly meetings during the months of July and August was again adhered to and no hearings were conducted during this period, since such procedure would deprive interested citizens away on vacations the right to be heard.
At the Annual Election in March Messrs. Arthur D. Saul, Jr. and Daniel J. Buckley, Jr. were elected to office for terms of three years. Tile Board organized at its first regular meeting held there- after with Mr. Joseph P. Greeley being elected as Chairman and Mr. Arthur D. Saul, Jr. as Vice Chairman.
In our numerous routine duties as Selectmen we granted vari- ous licenses, floated bond issues for school and street construction loans as authorized by Town Meeting, filled appointments to various Board and Commissions, appointed Jurors and Election Officers, authorized the sale of tax title land, settled legal claims, awarded contracts for Medical and Hospital Insurance for Town employees, held hearings when required, heard and settled complaints, regulated traffic, designated polling places for elections, called Town Meetings and performed a myriad of other functions connected with the office.
One problem, which is becoming steadily worse each year, in- volves increasing traffic congestion and the resulting traffic hazards which accompany such conditions. On one hand super highways are being constructed with higher and higher speed limits being per- mitted and motor vehicle manufacturers are constantly keeping apace with these demands by building more powerful vehicles which are capable of tremendous acceleration and speed. On the other hand people residing in residential communities become more and more apprehensive because of the increased volume of traffic and of the potential hazards to the lives and safety of their loved ones. The Board has given a great deal of thought and consideration to this matter in an effort to find an equitable solution. We have come to the conclusion that speed must be held to safe and reason- able standards and hope through a cooperative attitude of the public and proper police enforcement to make the streets of Arlington as safe as it is humanely possible in this day and age.
Metropolitan Transit Authority transportation service for the Town has also claimed a great deal of our time. In an effort to improve existing service and to provide adequate terminal facilities in Harvard Square, negotiations are currently in progress with
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the Cambridge City Council for the erection of a bus shelter in Harvard Square and we hope to realize this objective before the end of another year.
Another major item which claimed our attention involved a de- cree by the Federal Communications Commission which originally required that all radio broadcasting and receiving apparatus be changed to conform wth a new narrow band width during 1959, principally to accommodate private interests. We immediately con- tacted all Federal Congressmen and Senators in Massachusetts and requested them to intercede with the Commission for an extension of time for such conversion, since it entailed a sizable capital outlay. We were successful in having these installations deferred until 1963. This will permit time for the appointment of a committee to investigate and make recommendations for the proper conversion of this very vital communication system in use by the Town's pro- tective departments.
Conferences were held with the Arlington Housing Authority early in the year to discuss a suitable site for housing for aged, persons which resulted in Warrant articles at the 1958 Annual Town Meeting and subsequently legislative action to permit the use of Town-owned land at Reservoir Field for this purpose. After passage of permissive legislation the Board conveyed this land to the Hous- ing Authority as authorized and is pleased to announce that this project is progressing satisfactorily and will ultimately be an asset to the Town.
In our capacity as a Board of Survey, the relocation of Mystic Street and the conversion of the Russell Common to an off-street parking area, was probably the most important issue to confront us during the year. Proposals originally submitted by the Town En- gineer were discussed and re-discussed. Conferences were held with the Planning Board, the Arlington Development Commission and the Chamber of Commerce to develop suggestions and ideas for the most feasible and practical means of developing Arlington Center as a profitable business area in conjunction with these improve-, ments. Ultimately the consulting firm of Bruce Campbell and Asso- ciates was retained to develop a plan for this area, incorporating suggestions contained in the Benjamin Report and containing prac- tical proposals of their own to utilize all the physical aspects to the best advantage as economically as possible. Further consulta- tions and discussion with the engineering consultants and the above-
mentioned groups resulted in a proposal which was mutually agreed upon for presentation at the 1959 Annual Town Meeting. Ways and means for absorbing the cost of this project was dis- cussed and conferences held with State Officials and Federal rep- resentatives of the Urban Renewal Program. The time element, however, was deemed to be of utmost importance, consequently, it was determined to relocate Mystic Street, under the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General Laws with participation by the State and County in allotting funds for this work.
The usual street construction program was developed for 1959 with its attendant hearings and other ramifications. In addition
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to the above program which requires construction before streets are finally accepted as public ways, we embarked upon a program of accepting streets which had been built by developers of housing projects, in accordance with Town specifications. This is an accepted practice in all communities and represents a monetary saving to the Town. As a Board of Survey, we also developed a sidewalk con- struction project, levied betterment assessments, granted abate- ments where such action was justified, ordered trees to be removed, appointed qualified contractors as licensed contractors in the Town, granted locations for utility poles and conduits, granted locations for gas mains and performed many lesser functions of the office.
In our capacity as a Board of Public Works, we considered the installation of sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drains and problems entailing public ways. We made takings when required, assessed betterments, appointed licensed drain layers, discussed refuse disposal and performed many routine functions as they arose. A serious condition involving the health and safety of the in- habitants of the Town was brought to our attention during the year. This resulted from increased sewerage which was channeled into the Metropolitan sewer running through Arlington, from Lex- ington and Winchester, which seriously over-taxed the system caus- ing it to over-flow into Mill Brook and Mystic Lake. Immediate steps were taken with the Metropolitan District Commission and Legislators representing the Town and after many conferences we were successful in convincing these State Authorities that the con- struction of a relief sewer was imperative. As a result funds will be appropriated in the 1959 Legislature for this improvement and this distressing condition will be eliminated.
In conclusion, we would like to extend our appreciation to all Boards, Commissions and Officials who assisted us during the year, to our Town Manager for his recommendations and cooperation and to our Executive Secretary and the office staff for their able and efficient service.
Joseph P. Greeley
Franklin W. Hurd
Thomas R. Rawson
Daniel J. Buckley, Jr.
Arthur D. Saul, Jr.
Board of Selectmen
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REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Report of the Town Manager
February 24, 1959
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Arlington 74, Massachusetts
Gentlenien :
Soaring School Department costs continued to be the major factor in the Town's Tax Rate in 1958. As the full impact of the borrowing for the High School Addition and Reconstruction will be felt in 1959, there promises to be no relief, tax-rate-wise, in 1959. On the contrary, as this report is written, the impact of climbing school costs, including debt and interest payments on school con- struction borrowings, on the 1959 Tax Rate will be roughly equiva- lent to approximately $4.75 on the Tax Rate for 1959, in contrast to all other Town departmental appropriations which altogether will affect the 1959 'Tax Rate about twenty-five cents ($.25) only. Further- more, preliminary surveys already made indicate the need of an- other elementary school in the Pheasant Avenue area where in re- cent years there have been may new houses erected.
Again and again during the past four or more years, the resi- dents of the Town have indicated the determination to provide ade- quate school facilities for the school children of the Town with the full realization of the construction, operation and maintenance costs that have such an adverse effect on the Town's Tax Rates. In this connection, they have faced up to the hard facts very realistically as compared with some growth communities that have "begged" the question of rising costs only to have to assume them inevitably and under higher cost conditions pursuant to the inflationary nature of our national economy resulting in higher labor and materials costs.
Another major factor in our Tax Rate situation in the past year has been the extraordinary increase in State charges to the Town accompanied by a smaller State distribution of income and corpor- action taxes to the Town. Both of these adverse factors had an impact roughly equivalent to an increase of approximately $3.25 on the 1958 Tax Rate.
That the increase in the 1958 Tax Rate was held to only $1.20 was attributable to the excellent financial condition of the Town's Surplus Account which permitted the use of in excess of $400,000. to offset the adverse factors previously noted. Then again, the in- creased valuations of approximately $2,000,000. due principally to new construction played an important part in holding the 1958 Tax Rate increase within reasonable bounds.
At this point, it is important to once again emphasize the ab- solute need of increased Town revenues via the limited sales tax that was defeated in the Legislature in 1958 and a withholding tax
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which also was voted down by the 1958 Legislature even though Governor Furcolo advocated both forms of relief for Cities and Towns. It is to be sincerely hoped that the 1959 Legislature will take favorable action on these vital tax measures, a substantial portion of the proceeds of both of which will be distributed to. Cities and Towns in the Commonwealth to alleviate the constantly rising tax burden on residences, business properties, etc.
Good progress was made in 1958 in the plans for improvements in the Arlington Center shopping area which, when implemented by favorable action by the 1959 Annual Town Meeting, will event- ually improve the tax base of the Town. The Board of Selectmen, the Development Commission, the Planning Board, and many other town officials and civic-minded citizens have spent many long hours pondering this complex problem and have evolved a final plan in which they are in common agreement to improve the Center Shop- ping Area. Coincidentally, real solid plans are in the making by the business men themselves for the modernization of several stores and the construction of new shopping facilities. It is to be seriously hoped that the 1959 Annual Town Meeting will take favorable ac- tion on the Warrant Articles which would represent real acliieve- ment in the Town's progress in the improvement of the Town's tax base.
The current year witnessed a continuance of efforts to main- tain public service to the residents at the lowest possible cost. Economies have been made where possible; new equipment has been bought and new methods have been inaugurated to improve efficiency in the Public Works Department whose departmental report con- tained elsewhere herein should be read to appreciate the complex and diversified work of this department. In closing, may I point out that the services rendered to the public by all town departments are, in my opinion, the equal if not the superior of the services rendered by the employees of any city or town in Massachusetts, bar none!
There follows below a summary of the annual reports of the vari- ous Town Departments under the Town Manager's supervision, also other important happenings for the year ended December 31, 1958.
ARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT COMMISION - Primarily con- cerned during the year with the planning of improvements in the Arlington Center Shopping Area. Many of its recommendations were approved by the 1958 Annual Town Meeting and it is anticipated that still greater improvements will be approved by the 1959 Annual Town Meeting. The Commission members are to be sincerely thank- ed for their very capable, intelligent and unselfish contributions to the Town's economy in future years.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - Downward trend in building per- mits temporarily halted during the year but the available building lots will become fewer each year, and in the not too distant future, the construction of new dwelling houses will have little effect on Arlington's economy. We should continue to renew our efforts to encourage to a maximum degree the construction of apartment houses, especially along our main traffic arteries.
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CEMETERY DEPARTMENT - Improvements in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery continued in a normal manner. The people of the Town are very proud of their Town Cemetery.
CIVIL DEFENSE - Training and planning continued at a rea- sonably high level. A great deal of surplus property was acquired under matching funds. Although the construction of underground shelters appears to be the present policy of the Federal Government, the failure of the latter to implement such policy with adequate funds for their construction resulted in little or no activity during the year in this very vital defense against the effects of atomic or nuclear warfare. The old Police ambulance was reconditioned and made available for rescue work.
DRAINAGE - Improvements continued - larger Town expendi- tures for drainage throughout the Town would appear to be very necessary in future years.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - This department had all ex- tremely heavy workload during the year. Over and above the normal requirements of Town departments, considerable time and effort was given to various Town Committees, including the Arlington Development Commission.
FIRE DEPARTMENT - Reorganization of department contin- ues. Replacement of 85 foot aerial ladder bought in 1937 should be considered in 1960. Fire prevention and In-Service Training contin- ued. Fire drills in schools, dwelling inspections, hydrant inspections, company drills intensified. Firefighters made tremendous personal contributions to building maintenance for which the Town should be very grateful. Building interiors of the three fire stations are' in excellent condition with limited costs to the Town. Fire & Police Signal System maintained; new police boxes and new fire alarm boxes installed; many outmoded signal boxes replaced. System in excellent condition.
FUNDS, VARIOUS - Legal stumbling blocks, as yet unresolved,. prevent the Trust Fund Commission from compliance with its full duties and responsibilities as specified in the Town Manager Act as amended. It is hoped that such legal impediments will be clarified soon. In the meantime, I extend my thanks and appreciation to all trustees of the various funds who continue to function in the town's best interests.
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