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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 $44.00 was forwarded to the Execu- tive Director of the Jimmy Fund.
The Little League program was coordinated by this department and consisted of twelve 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 the end of the season an elimination series was play- ed 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 Junior High West.
Reservoir Beach opened June 6 and closed on Labor Day, September 8, 1961. The beach was restricted to Arlington residents for the third year. Residents wishing to use beach facilities were required to register, with the exception of youngsters under five years of age. A fee of 25 cents was charged for identification tag which allowed holder access to the beach dur- ing the entire summer. 4,385 persons purchased these tags and $1,096.25 was turned over to the Town Treasurer. Average attendance was 350; on hot days there was an estimated attendance of 2,000.
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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 125 in the afternoon. Children were assigned to three groups; Beginners, Itermediate and Advanced. Red Cross Junior and Senior Lifesaving classes were conducted three days a week.
An active summer program was provided for Arlington children at six- teen supervised playgrounds and one swimming beach. The season opened June 26 and closed August 16. A variety of games, free play, arts and crafts, baseball, softball, archery, tennis, trips and special events held the interest of the children.
Three baseball leagues were formed: Midget, Junior and Senior; inter- playground games were played. More interest was shown in baseball than in previous years.
Leagues were also formed for ping pong, horseshoes and softball.
Tennis lessons were provided at Crosby School and Ethel Wellington tennis courts.
Archery matches were held with Weymouth and Belmont Day Camp.
Children always enjoy special events and we try to hold one each week. 600 children enjoyed the day at Pleasure Island without a mishap; a large group attended the Magic Circle Theater at Tufts University; 500 boys and girls attended the annual Red Sox baseball game; 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 were distributed to the children through the courtesy of the Touchdown Club of Arlington and the Arlington Lodge of Elks; amateur acts were performed by children from various playgrounds.
The Final Day Parade was held on August 16 with youngsters from six- teen playgrounds marching from Robbins Library to Warren A. Perice Field to music by St. Agnes Band and St. Marys of the Annunciation of Cambridge Band. Costumes, decorated bicycles, doll carriages and prize winning floats were viewed with pride and sometimes laughter. This annual affair was sponsored by the Boys' Club Associates.
At Warren A. Peirce Field awards were presented to the winners of the various contests. Champions in archery, ping pong, horseshoes, baseball, softball, tennis and several outstanding amateur acts were also presented awards by Town Manager, Edward C. Monahan, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, John Parker; and Park Commissioner, J. Fred McGann.
190 permits to use facilities at Menotomy Rocks Park were issued to Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, and families. Approxi- mately 150,000 persons used this area during the course of the year for picnics, fishing, ice skating and summer playground program.
Eighty-six softball and baseball teams were issued permits to use our fields and permits were also issued to basketball teams to use school gym- nasiums.
The Board of Park Commissioners wishes to express its appreciation to Town officials and to employees of this department for their co-operation and able assistance.
Very truly yours,
Edward D. Buckley, Chairman J. Fred McGann John W. Walsh, 3d
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Supervisor of Custodians and Maintenance
January 11, 1962
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Town of Arlington, Mass.
Dear Mr. Monahan:
I, herewith, submit my report as Supervisor of Maintenance and Cus- todians for the year ending December 31, 1961.
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 ob- tain 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 com- pleted by Contractors and the Building Maintenance Department during the year:
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Installed a suspended Acoustical Tile Ceiling, and Fluorescent Lights in the Physical Education Office in the "C" section of the building.
Installed an Acoustical Tile Ceiling with furring strips in the Girls' Clinic Room in the "A" section of the building.
Cut openings in the brick walls in the room previously used as a shower room in the "A" section of the building and installed (3) doors and door frames. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Wired and installed a new Sump Pump in the Electric Room in the "B" section of the building.
Replaced Rudd copper 80-80 gas hot water booster for dishwashing machine in the Cafeteria.
Rebuilt Garbage Disposal in the Cafeteria Kitchen.
Relocated and added exterior flood lights at the rear of the "A" section of the building to improve lighting the dark areas at night.
Reconditioned the 1,000 gal. Hot Water Tank located in the Boiler Room in the "B" section of the building. The work consisted of removing and re- placing of the steam coil after leaks were repaired, installation of a new Powers Regulator, new relief valves and thermostatic traps on same. Part of this work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Traced out circuits in Room 48 and rewired for (5) extra units of equip- ment and installed (4) extra Fluorescent Light Fixtures, prepared and painted the entire room, constructed and installed chalk and bulletin boards and did other related work. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Disconnected all program bells related to the Vocational Department from the regular High School schedule and set up a new independent schedule on the existing school master clock for the Vocational Department.
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Reconditioned the Study Hall in the "A" section of the Building. The work consisted of rewiring and installation of (38) Fluorescent Light Fix- tures, installation of asphalt tile floor over underlayment and painting the entire area.
Rewired the "B" section of the Cafeteria and installed (40) 8' new Fluore- scent Light Fixtures.
Rewired the main power and light panel board in the "A" section of the Building and enclosed all switches and fuses to comply with local ordinances.
Remodeled Room 35 Physics Laboratory. The work consisted of in- stallation of new Laboratory tables, sink, cabinets, etc., gas, plumbing and electric work to the tables and painting the entire room. The preparatory work and painting was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Installed a concealed metal suspension Acoustical Ceiling over loose plaster in Room #6 and the School Supply Stock Room in the "A" section of the Building. The Building Maintenance Department prepared and painted the entire classroom #6.
Installed (3) lavatories and a drinking fountain in the Girls' Locker Room in the "A" section of the Building.
Located and repaired leaks around skylight #2 and #3 over the Study Hall, and repaired roof and gutter leaks over stairway "C" and "D", Rooms 29, 21, 27 and the 3rd floor corridor.
Made repairs and replacements to the light dimmer controls on the panel located in the Auditorium in the "E" section of the Building.
Classrooms #14 and #29 were divided into two classrooms each. This work consisted of the installation of two partitions with doors, revamping the lighting system, adding and relocating of pupils' furniture, and painting the entire areas. The greater part of this work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Painted the entire Boys' Shower and Locker Rooms #2 in the "B" sec- tion of the Building and the Girls' Gym Instructors' Room in the "A" section of the Building, including the Girls' Shower Room floor. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Checked wiring in the "A", Band D" sections of the Building and located and repaired grounds in the clock and program system wiring.
Installed a Bituminous Berm on the Parking lot at the front of the Build- ing and a Bituminous Walk from the Auditorium Exit in the "E" section of the Building to the roadway. This work was done by the Public Works De- partment.
Replaced bearings and components on the large Vent Fan #2 in the "A" section of the Building.
Wire lathed and plastered sections of the ground floor corridor ceiling where sections of loose plaster had fallen.
Strapped the entire ceiling areas in the ground floor, 1st floor and 2nd floor corridors where plaster had become loose and prepared areas for receiving Acoustical Tile ceilings that are to be installed this coming sum- mer. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Prepared and painted the entire fire escape at the "E" Building Audi- torium Exit, prepared and painted all stair handrails and rail fence around
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the building and painted with masonry paint the entire retaining wall at the side of the Gym. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
JUNIOR HIGH EAST SCHOOL
Replaced center brick baffle in Boiler #2 fire box.
Replaced stem swivels on (27) Fluorescent Light Fixtures.
Located and repaired grounds in the clock system wiring.
JUNIOR HIGH WEST SCHOOL
Located and repaired leaks in the roof gutters and conductors on the Playground side of the building.
Installed new checker brickwork in combustion chambers Boilers #1 and #2.
Located and repaired grounds in the clock system wiring and installed a new movement in the master clock.
Painted the floors in the Girls' Locker Rooms, painted the entire (2) Instructors' Rooms, Boys' Shower Room, (2) Shower Rooms oof the lobby, corridor and stairways to the Boys' Locker Rooms. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Replace water feeder on Boiler #2.
Changed the keyway on (15) exterior door cylinders and replaced (4) lock cylinders.
Constructed cabinets for musical instruments and built same into stor- age room adjoining the Multipurpose Room. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
JUNIOR HIGH INDUSTRIAL ARTS SCHOOL
Converted classroom #8 into an office to be used by the School Purchas- ing Department. The work consisted of wiring a new circuit from the Elec- tric Panel in the basement to the room, wiring and installing (6) 8' Fluores- cent Light Fixtures, installed (6) venetian blinds, covering slate chalkboards with wallpaper and painting the entire room. The painting was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Replaced missing slate on the roof area.
Replaced pulleys and belts on the large Vent Fan in the Stack Room to "V" type.
Prepared and painted the entire areas of Rooms #6 and #7 and did other related work. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
CUTTER SCHOOL
Removed the worn skylight from the roof area over the Auditorium section and reroofed the area with slate, replaced (2) copper valleys ap- proximately 18' long in the Auditorium section of the roof, replaced missing roof slate and cleaned roof gutters and conductors.
Made repairs and painted the entire exterior of the building.
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Prepared and painted the entire areas of the (2) Basement Playrooms; this work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
LOCKE SCHOOL
Repaired bridge wall in Boiler #1 and bridge wall and side wall in Boiler #2.
Located and repaired leaks in the roof areas over the Auditorium and and Attic area, cleaned gutters and replaced missing roof slate.
Wired and installed Fluorescent Light Fixtures in 2nd floor corridor, and installed a speaker for intercom system in the Custodians' Room.
Prepared and painted the (3) Basement Play areas and entrances and (2) Boys' and Girls' Sanitaries. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Cut opening through masonry wall between playroom and adjoining area and installed door for a second egress to comply with the State Law. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Repairs were made, to Boiler #2 that leaked in the girth seam, in ac- cordance with the Boiler Inspector's report of May 17, 1961.
HARDY SCHOOL
Located and repaired grounds in the clock system wiring and made re- pairs to the clock program system.
Replaced stem swivels on (96) Fluorescent Light Fixtures in the "A" section of the building.
Made repairs to the brickwork in the combustion chambers of Boilers #1 and #2, replaced the rear half of the fire box floor in Boiler #2 and in- stalled new burner cone on burner #2.
Made repairs and replacements to damage chain link fence around play area and relocated middle rail on fence.
Painted entire playroom in "B" section of the Building, including corri- dor to same. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department ..
Checked all heavy wood beam brackets on the ceiling of the Auditorium, repaired, resecured and painted same. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
THOMPSON SCHOOL
Replaced motors in (4) wall clocks throughout the building.
Rebuilt both side walls of combustion chamber in Boiler #1 and replaced top courses of brickwork in combustion chamber Boiler #2.
Repaired leaks in the roof area over the Auditorium section of the roof.
BISHOP SCHOOL
Repaired damaged section of chain link fence at the corner of Columbia Road and Stowecroft Street.
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Replaced motor on oil burner #1 with exchange motor, and replaced other worn parts on burners #1 and #2.
Painted the entire exterior of the Building.
Located and repaired leaks in the pneumatic heat control system and made repairs to the compressor for the pneumatic heat control system.
PEIRCE SCHOOL
Installed 3/16" Asphalt Tile flooring over underlayment in the entire first floor area, classrooms #11-12-14-15-16-17 and 18, Boys' and Girls' Sanitaries and entire corridor including stair landings. All preparatory work for receiving the floor was done by the Building Maintenance Depart- ment.
Replaced (5) sets of deteriorated windows in various classrooms; in- stallation was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
BRACKETT SCHOOL
Located and repaired leaks in the pneumatic heat control system and made repairs and replacements to the air compressor for same.
Located and repaired trouble in the Stoker control system and installed a new time clock on control panel for stoker control.
Repaired brickwork in combustion chamber around retort in Boilers #1 and #2.
PARMENTER SCHOOL
Painted the entire exterior of the building.
Replaced the checker brickwork in the fire box in Boiler #1 and Boiler #2.
DALLIN SCHOOL
Replaced required worn parts for oil burners #1 and #2, replaced broken checker brickwork in combustion chambers in both Boilers, and made re- pairs and adjustments to induced fans on both boilers.
Made repairs and adjustments to the pneumatic heat control system throughout the building.
STRATTON SCHOOL
Graded area between the School and Park Department area and applied gravel to the area. Work was done by the Public Works Department.
ROBBINS TOWN HALL
Recaned (62) chair backs and (67) seats on chairs in the Hall section. The seats and backs were removed and replaced by the Building Maintenance Department.
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Relocated (1) 12' section of Fluorescent lighting and installed (1) new section of Fluorescent lighting in the Town Manager's Clerks Office.
Replaced (6) work flag poles and flags for the front of the building in the sidewalk area.
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Replaced leaking cold water supplies to Clerks' and Selectmens' Toilet Rooms, repiped hot water to Dental Clinic, changed cold water supply to hose lines in the Auditorium, connected lawn sill-cocks to new cold water main, removed old reservoir water main and connected branch lines into Metropolitan water service.
Located and repaired trouble in steam return traps in the basement area of the Addition and repaired leaks in steam return lines at the rear of Boiler #1.
Repaired roof leaks over Selectmen's Toilet Room, Engineering Blue Print Room, and area between addition and old section of the Building. Repaired leaks in gutters over the Planning Board Office and replaced mis- sing slate.
For the Civil Defense Headquarters, constructed sound proof booths for radio receivers, made and installed a large panel board on the office wall for maps and constructed shelving in the storeroom. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Prepared and painted the Planning Board Office and constructed a large bulletin board on one wall for map display. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Installed a chair rail over the panels in the Hall and stained and re- finished panels and finish around panels. Work done by the Building Main- tenance Department.
ROBBINS HOUSE
Painted the entire exterior of the building. Prior to painting the build- ing extensive repairs and replacements was made to the exterior wood trim, windows, gutters, etc. The repairs and preparatory work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Wired and installed (3) lights for lighting the Parking area at the side of the building and connected same to existing time clock.
Reconditioned Room 10 which was the former Dental Clinic and is now to be used by the Director of Public Assistance. Work consisted of painting the entire room, installation of (2) new doors, new window shades and re- finishing of cabinets and furniture. Work was done by the Building Main- tenance Department.
Installed (7) combination Aluminum storm windows in Room 8-12 and 11.
Replaced (14) special double hung sach and (4) single hung sach through- out the building. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
ROBBINS LIBRARY
Repointed and waterproofed the exterior walls of the Children's Library section of the building and the front section of the main building including the entrance steps.
Painted the entire exterior of the building.
DALLIN BRANCH LIBRARY
Painted the entire exterior of the building and the Main Reading Room.
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V. F. W. (R.R. STATION)
Located and repaired cause of fuses blowing, wired and installed (5) receptacles, replaced (5) Fluorescent Light Fixture ballasts and wired in one new light circuit.
MT. PLEASANT CEMETERY
Painted the entire exterior of the Cemetery Chapel.
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 area.
VARIOUS BUILDINGS, ETC.
During the year 736 lights of glass were replaced by the Building Main- tenance Department in the windows of the various Town Owned Buildings at a cost of $3,359.23.
Made repairs and painted the exterior flag poles at (12) School Buildings.
All heating boilers, hot water tanks and air compressors in the Town Owned Buildings 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.
The Fire Alarm Systems in all Schools were all tested this summer by the Fire Department and were found through the testing to be in good opera- tion. All Fire Extinguishers throughout the Town Owned Buildings were re- charged by the Fire Department.
In addition to the above work, well over a thousand 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 and oil burner repairs, carpenter work, furniture repairs, window shades and venetian blind repairs and replace- ments, etc. The cost of these jobs varied from $3.00 to $95.00 each.
I wish to express my appreciation to you and to the Officials and Em- ployees 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
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Annual Report of Inspector of Animals
January 9, 1962
Subject: Annual Report of Inspector of Animals
To: Town Manager
1. A total of 154 animals in Arlington were examined and quarantined for biting persons during 1961.
2. There were no cases of rabies in Arlington during the past year.
3. The head of one animal was sent to the Wasserman Laboratory.
4. 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.
Report of the Arlington Development Commission
February 9, 1962
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Monahan:
During the year 1961 the Development Commission tried to adhere to the purpose for which it was formed, namely, to stimulate and promote business activity so as to provide some relief for the residential taxpayer. With this in mind, major emphasis was devoted to developing Arlington Center and seeking a desirable purchaser for the Town Yard.
Major developments in Arlington Center during the course of the year in which the Development Commission took an active interest include:
1. Telephone Building on Winslow Street
It is gratifying to see the beautiful new telephone building on Winslow Street, the former location of the Great A & P Store, nearing completion. This telephone office is expected to employ approximately 300 people.
2. Arlington National Bank
Work has been started on an extensive remodeling of this building located at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Railroad Avenue. The bank will occupy the entire first floor, and the offices on the second floor will be reached by a new entrance on Railroad Avenue.
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3. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Insurance Co.
Now under construction is an addition to the Wilton Block at the corn- er of Massachusetts Avenue and Railroad Avenue. This adds a second story to the present building with offices to be occupied by the Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company. The entrance to these offices also will be from Railroad Avenue.
4. Proposed Apartment Building on Park Terrace
A series of meetings were held with an apartment house developer, the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, the Town Counsel, and the Planning Board regarding the possibility of a high-rise apartment house in the area contiguous to the Town parking lot. Although the Development Commission believed that an apartment in the area represented the best possible and most practical solution to the problem of effective use of this property, it was felt that, inasmuch as the report of the Town Planner was almost com- plete, further discussions should be halted and this entire area be reviewed at a later date.
To further enhance the development of the Arlington Center area, we feel that the plans regarding the off-street parking in the rear of Railroad Avenue should be presented for adoption at the Annual Town Meeting in March.
At the request of the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen, the De- velopment Commission spent considerable time during the latter part of the year seeking a desirable purchaser of the Old Town Yard. A brief descrip- tion of the property and its assets was circulated to about fifty realtors. Although numerous inquiries have been made for this property, it is our. feeling that the property should not be sold unless and until it can bring substantial tax revenue to the Town. Withthis in mind, a four-page pamphlet has been prepared for distribution. We are sure that this will bring about the sale of the property on a desirable basis.
During the year the Commission has also kept in constant contact with Mr. Mugar of the Star Market regarding the property located on Route 2. Recently Star Market has announced plans for a 50,000 square foot market plus a 300,000 square foot department store on this site. Further plans regarding this proposal are to be announced at a later date.
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