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Pee Wee Hockey League was organized for the third successive year with 125 sixth, seventh and eighth grade boys registering. The league was formed into eight teams of 13 boys each. Games were played every Saturday from 7:00 to 9:30 A.M. at the M.D.C. Rink on Route 2. The season opened December 1 and ended March 15. This was a popular program and exceptionally successful. When boys were willing to get out of bed before seven o'clock on a Saturday morning it showed their en- thusiasm for this sport.
Badminton classes were resumed at the high school gymnasium, after a year's lapse due to the high school building program, on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. Twelve to eighteen players registered.
Two Adult Bowling Leagues composed of 16 teams bowled on Tuesday and Thurs- day evenings at the Arlington Recreation Alleys. The season opened on September 12 and closed on March 14. Schedule consisted of 24 matches.
A banquet was held at the K of C Hall where over $900 in prizes were awarded by Town officials. This league operated with no expense to the town.
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The High School Basketball League organized with sixteams and played Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Jr. High West. Two rounds of play were scheduled and the first four teams entered an elimination tournament to determine the champion- ship. Small trophies were awarded to winner and runner-up. Only boys in high school, and not representing a school team, were eligible for this league.
The Adult Basketball League competed on Wednesday evenings at the Jr. High West. The league organized with six teams playing two games each week. Boys must be over 18 years of age to compete and this league was open to any resident or organization in Arlington. The teams played one round of play and then entered an elimination series to determine the Town championship.
450 junior high school boys and girls enjoyed dancing under the supervision of this department on Friday evenings at Robbins Memorial Town Hall. Dance ad- missions amounting to $1,687.30 was turned in to the Town Treasurer.
62 boys and girls registered at the Jr. High East to learn ballroom dancing. These youngsters were taught the basic dance steps and proper etiquette. A nominal fee of $2.00 for ten lessons was charged. At the final lesson, prizes were awarded and refreshments served.
Arts and Crafts classes for 5th, 6th grade girls were held on Saturday mornings from November 1 through March 15, 9:15 to 11:45 A.M., at the Thompson, Hardy, Bishop, Peirce and Dallin play rooms and the high school multi-use area. This pro- gram included teaching of folk dances, quiet games, story telling, making special holiday gifts and other special events.
A Golf Clinic for adults was conducted two evenings a week at the Jr. High East. Three one hour lessons were given each evening by John Thoren, golf pro at Myopia Country Club. This clinic has been held for the past eleven years and has proved very popular. 125 adults registered for the course.
One of our most successful programs was the Town Softball League which con- sisted of 20 teams. Two leagues were organized, one Class A and one Class B. Each league played two rounds of play, then the first four teams played a 2 out of 3 series in an elimination series to determine the league champion. Both league win- ners then played a series of 2 out of 3 games to determine the Town champion. A banquet was held at Legion Hall on October 21, 1960. Town officials were invited and awards presented the winners with no banquet expense to the town.
A group of All Stars were chosen from the two leagues and a game was played under the lights at Reservoir Field for the benefit of the Jimmy Fund. The proceeds of the game, amounting to $42.00, was forwarded to Mr. William Koster, Executive Director of the Jimmy Fund.
The Little League program was coordinated by this department and consisted of 12 teams with boys ranging from 8 to 12 years of age. There were three leagues: Northern, Southern and Western. Each league played 5 rounds of play and at end of the season an elimination series was played to determine the Town championship. An All Star team was chosen to play inter-city games in the district to decide local champions.
Schedules were drawn up for the Cub Scouts. 12 teams were organized into one league and they played during the month of May at the Brackett School, Bishop School, Cemetery Street playground, Spy Pond Field and Jr. High West.
Tennis lessons were provided at Crosby School and Ethel Wellington tennis courts during the spring, summer and fall.
Reservoir Beach opened June 24 and closed on Labor Day, September 5, 1960. The beach was restricted to Arlington residents for the second year with remarkable success. Residents wishing to use beach facilities were required to register, with the exception of youngsters under 5 years of age. A small fee of 25 cents was charged for identification tag which allowed them access to the beach during the entire sum- mer. 5,212 persons purchased identification tags and $1,303 was turned over to the Town treasurer. Average attendance was 400; on several very hot days there was an estimated attendance of 2,500.
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REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSION
Red Cross swimming classes for young people were conducted at 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, by our lifeguards. Classes averaged 70 in the morning and 100 in the afternoon. Children were assigned to three groups: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. At the end of the season, 60 children passed the Red Cross beginners test; 25 the intermediate test. Red Cross Junior and Senior Life- saving classes were conducted three days a week. Only one boy passed the Senior lifesaving test. Next summer we hope to create more interest and develop more strong swimmers capable of taking lifesaving courses.
The Golden Age Club, an extremely popular and active organization, has a re- gistration of 300 members. They met the first and third Thursday of every month, with the exception of July and August, at the Robbins Junior Library. Many trips were planned for their enjoyment: they saw several ball games as guests of the Red Sox, had a picnic lunch at Salem Willows, saw the Flower Show at Suffolk Downs, attended the Topsfield Fair, the Ice Capades and the spectacular film "Spartacus".
An active summer program was provided for Arlington children at sixteen super- vised playgrounds and one swimming beach. The season opened June 27 and closed August 17, 1960. A variety of games, free play, arts and crafts, baseball, softball, archery, tennis, trips and special events held the interest and enthusiasm of the children throughout the eight week period.
Three baseball leagues were formed: Midget, Junior and Senior; inter-playground games were played. More interest was shown in baseball than in previous years. Teams were better organized and some effort was made by the youngsters to travel from playground to playground. Transportation was a problem in this program. Perhaps if an old police cruising car could be turned over to the Recreation De- partment it might solve the problem.
Leagues were also formed for ping pong, horseshoes and softball.
Archery matches were held with Weymouth and Belmont Day Camp. Some 55 boys and girls registered for this comparatively new program.
We were not too successful in our efforts to interest the children in tennis. 55 registered but, due to vacations and illness, only 35 reported faithfully.
Children always rally to the support of a special event and we try to hold one each week. 225 children attended the Magic Circle Theater at Tufts University to see a play of interest to youngsters between 6 and 10 years of age. 500 boys and girls attended the annual Red Sox baseball game; 300 children spent the day at the M.D.C. Zoo in Stoneham; 1,800 attended the annual Weenie Roast conducted at Menotomy Rocks Park where 1,800 hot dogs, 1,800 bottles of Coca Cola, and 1,800 bars of ice cream and gum were distributed to the children through the courtesy of the Arlington Lodge of Elks and American Legion, Post No. 39; 25 amateur acts were performed by children from various playgrounds at this picnic.
The Final Day Parade was held on August 16 with youngsters from our 16 play- grounds marching from Robbins Library to W. A. Peirce Field to Music by St. Agnes Band and Holy Trinity Band of Boston. Costumes, decorated bicycles, doll carriages and prize winning floats were viewed with pride and some times merriment by parents and the children competing. This annual affair was sponsored by the Boys' Club Associates.
At W. A. Peirce Field awards were presented to the winners of floats, crazy hat, bicycle, doll carriage and watermelon contests. Champions in archery, ping pong, horseshoes, baseball, softball, tennis, and several outstanding amateur acts were presented awards by Town Manager, Edward C. Monahan; Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Daniel J. Buckley; and Park Commissioner, J. Fred McGann.
The Board wishes to express its appreciation to the Town officials and to the employees of this department for their cooperation and assistance.
Very truly yours,
FRANK J. HUGHES, Chairman EDWARD D. BUCKLEY J. FRED McGANN
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Report of the Supervisor of Maintenance
January 12, 1961
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager
Town of Arlington, Mass.
Dear Mr. Monahan:
I, herewith, submit my report as Supervisor of Maintenance and Custodians for the year ending December 31, 1960.
Specifications for various types of repairs, alterations, and replacements to various Town Owned Buildings for contract work, including fuel, etc. were prepared by this Department and submitted to the Purchasing Agent to obtain competitive bids. After bids were awarded, this Department supervised and inspected all work and materials as the work progressed.
The following consists of some of the various types of projects completed by Contractors and the Building Maintenance Department during the past year:
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The Wood Working Room in the "A" section of the building was reconditioned. The work involved consisted of installation of a new 220-V power circuit and a 115-V light circuit from the main power panel, installation of twelve 8' Fluorescent Light Fixtures, construction of a Paint Shop and Office at the rear end of the room, wiring and connecting all new motive equipment, installation of a new soapstone sink and painting the entire areas. The carpenter work and painting was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Installed and connected a new gas line to the metal tempering forge in the Mach- ine Shop in the "E" building and extended the piping for air from the Printing Room in the "B" building into the Machine Shop and provided valved outlets where directed.
Installed a double compartment sink with waste and water supplies in the new Maintenance Shop.
Replaced all spalled concrete on the East exterior wall of the Auto Shop. This work was done by the Public Works Department.
Painted the entire exterior of the "A" and "B" sections of the building and the entire interior of the Auto Shop. Part of the interior painting was done by the Build- ing Maintenance Department.
Several repairs and replacements were done to the roof areas on the "A" and "B" sections, including the reconditioning of the (10) large ventilators on the roof of the "A" section.
Room 48 in the "B" section of the building is being reconditioned into a General Shop. The part of the work which is completed consists of the wiring and connecting (2) ceramic kilns, installation of a sink and additional lighting. The carpenter work is being done by the pupils.
Replaced the worn sump pump in the Electric Room in the "B" section of the building.
Replaced (29) window shades and repaired (17) window shades throughout the building.
Converted Room 97 into a modern language laboratory. The work consisted of the construction of a large platform, partitioning a section of the room for housing the power operating equipment for (30)cubicle units and the installation of the wiring for each unit. The carpenter work and painting for the platform and equipment room was done by the Building Maintenance Department. Installed (8) flameproof draw curtains to blackout the room for visual education.
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Two new gas steam tables were installed in the Cafeteria and all necessary con- nections for same were made.
The Building Maintenance Department constructed and installed work benches and bookcases in the Electronic Shop.
JUNIOR HIGH EAST SCHOOL
Installed an acoustical ceiling in the Cafeteria. Installed 243' of 48" chain link fence on the northeast side of the building between Foster and Tufts Streets. Re- placed (9) window shades and repaired (10) others.
JUNIOR HIGH WEST SCHOOL
Installed 3/16" Asphalt Tile flooring over 1/4" Masonite underlayment over the second floor corridor from stairway "A" to stairway "B".
Installed incombustible acoustical tile ceilings over the existing plaster ceilings in classrooms #8-#9-#10-#11-#01-#2.
Installed (61) 4' Flourescent Light Fixtures in classrooms #3-#4-#5-#7-#10-#11 and Principal's Offices.
Replaced pulleys on 70" vent fan in the stack Room in the "A" section of the building.
Replaced (33) window shades and repaired (11) other shades throughout the build- ing.
Installed a drinking fountain in the Boys' locker room in the Gym section of the building.
JUNIOR HIGH INDUSTRIAL ARTS SCHOOL
The Building Maintenance Department prepared and painted (4) classrooms on the first floor, Teachers' Room and Toilet Room, first floor corridor and entrances, (2) stairways from the first floor to the basement, (2) stairways from the first floor to the second floor and the open area adjoining the cooking room.
Made repairs and replacements to 60" vent fan in the stack room.
Replaced missing roof slate, repaired and replaced copper roof flashings. CUTTER SCHOOL
Remodeled basement Room B-18 to be used for a Library. The work included rewiring and the installation of Fluorescent Light Fixtures, bulletin boards, con- struction of cabinets, installation of asphalt tile flooring over underlayment, in- stallation of a unit heater, and painting the entire area. A great amount of this work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Covered all exposed steam piping with canvassed asbestos in Room B-18. Covered 3" water main with insulation, including branch lines in the boiler room. This was done to help reduce the drinking water temperature where the pipe lines passed through the warm areas.
Made repairs to the brickwork in the fire boxes of both boilers.
Repaired leaks in the roof areas over the Auditorium and side entrance to the building.
LOCKE SCHOOL
Repaired roof leaks around the dormer windows and replaced missing slate in the same area, also replaced copper flashings around dormer windows.
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Replaced 27' of 30" steel flue stack and added (10) additional feet of stack to im- prove combustion conditions in the boilers.
Made repairs and replacements to the bridge wall and side walls in the fire box in Boiler #2.
Made general repairs to the exterior wood finish and painted the entire exterior of the building. The carpenter work on this job was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
For access purposes for inspecting the boiler flue stack an opening was cut into the brick chimney in the attic space and a 24" x 24" castiron door and frame was in- stalled.
Prepared and painted the entire exterior of the building.
HARDY SCHOOL
Replaced oil guages and belts on oil burners #1 and #2.
Replaced (14) drop cards throughout the old section of the building with new 3-wire rubber cord and "U" ground connectors.
Repaired and replaced sections of copper covering on the roof penthouse and re- paired leaks in the roof deck over Kindergarten bay window.
Installed steel window grilles on (10) basement windows at the rear of the building to prevent glass breakage.
Resurfaced Bituminous walks on the front and side of the building. This work was done by the Public Works Department.
Rewired and installed (9) Fluorescent Light Fixtures in Room #9.
Replaced (14) window shades and repaired (14) others throughout the building. THOMPSON SCHOOL
Repaired leaks in roof deck over the Auditorium section of the building. These leaks were caused by settling cracks breaking through the roof felt. Also repaired copper roof deck flashings on roof between "A" and "B" buildings.
Painted the entire exterior of the building.
Removed (4) large glass blocks from the Kindergarten exterior wall and filled openings in with brick to avoid future vandalism. This work was done by the Public Works Department.
The (2) Weil Sump Pump Motors in the boiler were removed, repaired and re- placed.
BISHOP SCHOOL
Removed the privet hedge along Columbia Road side of the building that caused blind crossings which was dangerous for children when leaving the building. Work done by the Public Works Department.
Installed new checker brickwork in the fire boxes of both boilers. Raised water feeders on both boilers to protect top section of tubes in the boilers.
Reconditioned Wagner Motor on circulating pump #2 and Johnson Service Pump Motor.
Reconditioned large louver vent intake and installed a heavy copper and aluminum grille to protect the louver against vandalism.
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PEIRCE SCHOOL
Replaced castiron frame and cover on coal bin chute.
Converted part of the storeroom at the end of the Auditorium into a kitchen to be used by the P.T.A. The work involved consisted of the installation of a cabinet sink including waste, vent and water supplies for same, piping and the installation of a gas stove, wiring for the installation of new Fluorescent Lights, vent fan, etc. Con- struction of a counter and wall cabinets and a balcony for storage and painting the entire area was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Wired and installed Fluorescent Light Fixtures in the Multipurpose Room.
Remodeled a basement playroom into a Kindergarten Room #2. Work consisted of installation of an acoustical tile ceiling, asphalt tile floor, piping and installation of a unit heater, pipe covering of exposed steam pipes, new bulletin boards and painting the entire area. All carpenter work and painting was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Kindergarten #1 was prepared and painted by the Building Maintenance Depart- ment. A new asphalt tile floor was installed over the worn paved floor. Purchased and installed steel storage cabinet and cloak racks in Kindergarten #2.
Made repairs and replacements to the copper cap flashings on the roof parapet wall.
Prepared and installed Asphalt Tile Flooring over the entire second floor areas including the Sanitaries. The preparatory work was done by the Building Mainten- ance Department.
BRACKETT SCHOOL
Installed a new metal stage curtain track in the Auditorium.
Extended cement driveway between existing drive and walk at the Fayette Street entrance to the building and removed sections of the curbing in the same area. This work was done by the Public Works Department.
Rebuilt the air compressor unit on the pneumatic heat control system.
Repaired refractory in fire boxes on both boilers.
Replaced (16) window shades and repaired (8) others throughout the building.
Converted Room #26 into a Library. Installation of bulletin boards and re- finishing of the floor was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
PARMENTER SCHOOL
Reconditioned the motor on large stationary Vacuum Cleaning Unit.
Repaired leaks in roof areas around Auditorium dormer windows.
Wired and installed (14) Fluorescent Light Fixtures in the Auditorium and Library sections of the building.
ROBBINS TOWN HALL
Made repairs to the front draw curtain on the Auditorium stage.
Increased the pipe size on the gas supply to both oil burners.
Repaired leaks in the roof areas in various sections of the building.
Replaced defective steam piping under the Auditorium.
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Installed an acoustical tile ceiling in the Planning Board Office and the General Office area of the Public Works Department.
Installed complete system of pneumatic temperature control to control the heat- ing and ventilation of the Auditorium.
Covered steam return pipe lines in the stack room with Fibre Glass covering and covered the draft fan housings on both boilers with block asbestos.
Repaired and recaned (84) Auditorium chair seats and backs. The repairing, removing and replacing of the seats and backs was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Prepared and painted the entire (2) stairways at the rear of the old section of the building. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Prepared and painted the entire Boiler Room including equipment. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
ROBBINS HOUSE
Replaced worn floor tile and linoleum on the stairways.
Replaced four special sash in the Office area, installed (5) Aluminum Combination Storm Windows in the Office area and (1) Aluminum Combination Storm Door at the front entrance.
Rewired electric circuits in one section of the building to prevent fuses from blowing when heavy load was in demand.
ARLINGTON POLICE STATION
A new oil burner complete with new controls was installed and other related work was done on the boiler to improve heating conditions.
DALLIN BRANCH LIBRARY
Installed (20) Fluorescent Light Fixtures in the Lecture Room in the basement area.
Made repairs and replacements to the various sections of the roof, gutters and flashings.
DALLIN SCHOOL
Located and repaired leaks in the oil supply lines between the exterior oil tanks and the Boiler Room.
Removed floor tile at (4) Gym entrances and (2) Kindergarten entrances and filled in areas where the floor slab had dropped and replaced the floor tile.
MT. PLEASANT CEMETARY
Repointed and waterproofed sections of the exterior masonry on the Chapel building and made repairs and replacements to the gutters, flashings and slate roof.
CENTRAL FIRE STATION
Repointed and waterproofed sections of the masonry on the exterior of the Tower section of the building and made other related repairs in the same areas.
V.F.W. HEADQUARTERS (R.R. STATION)
Made repairs and replacements to the boiler and heater system, and alterations to the oil burner to reduce the consumption of fuel oil.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
VARIOUS SCHOOLS, ETC.
During the year, 1,018 lights of glass were replaced by the Building Maintenance Department in the windows of the various schools and three other Town Owned Build- ings at a cost of $3,831.75.
All heating boilers, hot water tanks and air compressors in Town Owned Build- ings were inspected by the Insurance Inspectors and all repairs and replacements were made according to their requests. Certificates of approval were issued for each unit in each building for a period of one year.
In addition to the above work several hundred work and repair orders were issued to the Building Maintenance Department workers and contractors for various types of work such as, plumbing, heating, painting, electrical work, roof work, boiler repairs, carpenter work, furniture repairs, window shades and venetian blind re- pairs and replacements, glass replacement, etc. The cost of these jobs varied from $3.00 to $85.00 each.
May I regretfully mention the name of a faithful member of our Maintenance Department staff, Michael J. Mulcahy, who joined our staff in 1941 and passed away August 26, 1960.
I wish to express my appreciation to you and to the officials and employees of this Department and all other Town Departments and Town Officials for their co- operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. GREIM Supervisor of Custodians & Maintenance
Annual Report of Inspector of Animals
January 14, 1961
Subject: Annual Report of Inspector of Animals
To: Town Manager
1. A total of 158 animals in Arlington were examined and quarantined for biting persons during 1960.
2. There were no cases of rabies in Arlington during the past year.
3. The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the Police Department and the Board of Health for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. MURPHY JR., D.V.M.
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Report of the Arlington Development Commission
January 11, 1961
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Town Hall Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Monahan:
The major step in the redevelopment of Arlington Center in 1960 was the re- location of Mystic Street. Although the relocated street was opened to traffic prior to the end of the year, its full implementation will not be realized until work can be completed in the spring. At the time of this report the installation of the network of traffic signals is in progress. In the spring additional parking spaces will be created on the old Mystic Street and an additional exit made opposite Winslow Street. When this is completed the appearance and the utility of Arlington Center will be greatly improved.
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