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Replaced the FF type 24PJ8 Electronic Safety Control System on the (2) oil burners in the Gym section of the building with the new modern F.P.2 system. Installed a time clock and thermostat for night and weekend con- trol.
Converted Room #9 into a Library. The work involved major repairs to the existing wood floor and the installation of an asphalt tile floor over underlayment; also, complete painting of the room. Painting and the prep- aration work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Replaced (17) window shades.
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JUNIOR HIGH INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Replaced the 100-amp. main control switch at the entrance to the build- ing and rewired same.
Replaced missing roof slate on the roof areas and cleaned and repaired the copper gutters and made other repairs and replacements to the roof area caused by fire damage May 9, 1962.
Prepared and painted the entire Shop area and the Cooking Room areas. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Converted two coat room areas on the second floor into two storerooms to be used for storing school supplies and equipment. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Replaced (6) window shades.
CROSBY SCHOOL
Enclosed the coat room area opposite Room #1 in order to make a much needed storeroom for supplies and equipment. The work included shelving for supplies and painting. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
HARDY SCHOOL
Located and repaired leaks in the exterior masonry wall areas at the Massachusetts Avenue side of the building. Located and repaired leaks in the roof areas.
Reconditioned the slate chalk boards in Rooms 11-12-13-14-3 and 6.
Repaired and refinished 210 pupils' desks, 8 Teachers' desks and 9 tables. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department.
The Building Maintenance Department prepared and painted the Boys' and Girls' Sanitaries on the first and second floors.
A section of the rear stairwell wall was reconditioned by removing the plaster from the floor line to the ceiling, coating area with a waterproof material, strapping and metal lathing, and then replastering. Part of this work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Replaced (18) window shades.
BISHOP SCHOOL
Replaced the FF type 24PJ8 Electronic Safety Control System on (2) oil burners with the new modern FP2 system, installed new bearings and belts on oil burner #2 and replaced needle valve assembly on oil burner #1.
Replaced grating on top of flue from the incinerator and installed a new frame for same.
Prepared and painted walls and trim in Rooms #1-2-3-4-5-7-8-10 and 11, (2) offices, Conference Room, part of the Auditorium and all exterior doors. Before painting was done a considerable amount of carpenter work was done to the windows, doors, etc. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
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PARMENTER SCHOOL
Replaced worn parts on oil burners #1 and #2 such as bearings, tubes, cups and fans.
Made repairs and replacements to (10) window shades.
Removed ice from gutters over the walk areas and made repairs where needed in the gutters.
CUTTER SCHOOL
Installed a complete extention of the existing Sprinkler protection to all areas in the building including the cold areas to be protected by a new dry system. This building has now a complete system of automatic sprinklers throughout the entire building.
A section of the chain link fence along School Street side of the building was removed and replaced after a large tree stump was removed.
Located and repaired short circuits in the clock system wiring.
Prepared and painted the entire middle playroom and the Teachers' Room. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
The Building Maintenance Department replaced approximately 120 sq. ft. section of the ceiling tile in Room 10 and repainted the entire ceiling.
Removed snow and ice from roof areas that was causing a dangerous condition at the walk areas. Cleaned gutters and conductors, replaced a section of copper ridge and replaced loose and missing slate on the roof areas.
Replaced a 38' long worn section of steel flue stack for the boilers with a new section made of 1/4" steel plate.
Made repairs to the existing 6" Rockwood Sprinkler valve, repaired the water gong and replaced the excess pressure pump on the Sprinkler System.
BRACKETT SCHOOL
Replaced three 60-amp. cutouts on the power circuits and rewired same.
Located and repaired leaks in the 30' section of the exterior masonry wall over Room 24 and repaired about 50 blisters on the gravel roof.
Installed Corlon floor covering on the floor in the kitchen area adjoining the Teachers' Dining Room.
Replaced (12) flush valves in the Boys' and Girls' Sanitaries. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department.
LOCKE SCHOOL
Replaced a copper ridge on the roof area, replaced missing slate and cleaned gutters around the entire building.
Prepared and painted the entire coal bin areas that have been converted into a storeroom. Prepared and painted the entire Boiler Room and equip- ment. This work was done by the building Maintenance Department.
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The condemned two steel coal fired boilers were replaced with two cast iron sectional boilers equipped with oil burners and a 8,320-gal. fuel oil tank. This work was started August 3, 1962 and completed December 1,
1962. In order to complete the remainder of this heating conversion, ther- mostatic heat control will have to be installed throughout the building to control the heat at the proper temperature in the various areas. Due to insufficient funds in 1962 this work could not be done; therefore, additional funds will be requested in 1963 to complete the work. During the early part of 1963 it is planned to install an incinerator to take care of the disposing of papers and milk containers.
Made repairs and replacements to the chain link fence surrounding the playground and replaced two window grilles on the building.
Converted the Custodians' Supply room into a room to be used for storing school supplies. This work included new shelving, repairing of the mastic floor and painting the entire room. Work was done by the Building Mainten- ance Department.
Cleaned and repaired gutters on all sides of the building and replaced missing slate that was causing leaks.
PEIRCE SCHOOL
Located and repaired leaks in the roof area and installed (18) wire screens on conductor outlets around the building.
Installed a unit heater in the Park Avenue stairway.
STRATTON SCHOOL
Prior to the opening of school, February 5, 1962, the Building Mainten- ance Department installed paper towel boxes in all classrooms and sanitaries, mirrors in all sanitaries, shelving and hooks in the Custodians' closets, extra hooks in all clothing cubicles, pencil sharpeners and flag holders in all classrooms, and installed the weather station equipment in the office cabinet and on the roof.
THOMPSON SCHOOL
Located and repaired leaks in the roof areas over the Gym and Audi- torium where cracks have occurred in the roof slab.
Replaced the electric control panel 26RJ8 on oil burner #1.
Installed red cedar panel work on the rear wall of the Principal's Office where large cracks kept occurring due to movement in the structure. After this installation the entire office was repainted. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department.
Closed in the open area entrance to the "A" section of the building on the playground side of the building with metal fabric and two gates.
ROBBINS TOWN HALL
Recaned (65) folding chair backs and seats and made other general re- pairs to the hall furniture.
Replastered rear and two side walls of the hall stage and sections of the wall at the rear of the Electric Control panel above the stage.
Located and repaired leaks in various sections of the roof areas.
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Installed (2) Building Directories in the front lobby of the hall.
Installed shelving in the Town Accountant's vault located in the basement area.
Various offices and other areas throughout the building were prepared and painted by the Public Works Department.
RAILROAD STATION
Made repairs to the roof areas.
ROBBINS HOUSE
The Building Maintenance Department prepared and painted the Ladies' and Gents' Toilet Rooms.
VARIOUS BUILDINGS, ETC.
During the summer repairs and adjustments were made to all exterior doors in the Schools and prepared and painted by the Building Maintenance Department.
For the Physical Education program game lines were painted on the Bituminous Concrete by the Building Maintenance Department at various Elementary School playgrounds.
During the year 1,085 lights of glass were replaced by the Building Maintenance Department in the windows of the various Town Owned Buildings at a cost of $5,114.24.
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 System in all Schools were tested this summer by the Fire Department and were found through the testing to be in good operation. All Fire Extinguishers throughout the Town Owned Buildings were recharged 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, glass replacement, etc. The cost of these jobs varied from $3.50 to $90.00.
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 Offi- cials for their co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
George H. Greim Supervisor of Custodians & Maintenance
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Annual Report of Inspector of Animals
January 9, 1963
Subject: Annual Report of Inspector of Animals
To: Town Manager
1. A total of 175 animals in Arlington were examined and quarantined for biting persons in 1962.
2. There were no cases of rabies in Arlington during the past year, but a significant increase in the number of bites.
3. The head of one animal was sent to the Wasserman Laboratory in Jamaica Plain.
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
January 10, 1963
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Arlington, Mass.
Dear Mr. Monahan:
The Development Commission's efforts during the past year were spent in promoting and trying to develop interest in the Town owned property at 1083 Massachusetts Avenue.
At the direction of the office of the Board of Selectmen the sale of this property was advertised four times in two Boston newspaper publications. At the same time an invitation to bid on the "Old Town Yard" consisting of approximately 3 1/2 acres of land was prepared and ready for prospective bidders.
Although a great deal of interest was shown in this property this board was extremely disappointed in that only nine specifications were picked up with only two sealed proposals being received.
The Development Commission unanimously recommended to the Board of Selectmen that all bids be terminated and that actual bidders be notified
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that their bids have been rejected. Immediate steps were then taken to seek out a desirable purchaser of this land to insure the town of its rightful value.
At the present time interviews are now being conducted with several interested prospects and it is our hope that recommendations will be made to you in the very near future for the sale of this land.
The Development Commission has continually been concerned with the town's rapid growth in population. Yet its business growth is limited and unplanned. It is our hope that the plans for off street parking in the rear of Railroad Avenue be reviewed and presented for adoption at the Annual Town Meeting in March. This shopping area which once met the need for the pedestrian shopper does not now attract or satisfy present day vehicular shoppers for whom adequate parking facilities are a must.
From the original appropriation of $1,000 which was appropriated by the 1957 Town Meeting the unextended balance is now $251.05.
We sincerely hope that the town will whole-heartedly support the efforts of all in our town who are striving to improve the economic growth of our business community and increase the revenue from it.
Respectfully submitted, Arlington Development Commission
Allan B. Igo, Chairman Lawrence Babine Harry C. Behr John Fox John Mirak Francis O'Hearn Karl E. Weiss
Annual Report of the Department of Civil Defense
January 11, 1963
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Arlington 74, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Monahan:
In accordance with the By-Laws of the Town, I submit herewith the thirteenth annual report of the Department of Civil Defense.
The year 1962 has been a very busy and at times perplexing year for the Civil Defense Department. Public apathy that appeared to have disap- peared during the last half of 1961 seemed to be creeping back into the Civil Defense program. However, this so called public apathy, was again put in the background, as a result of the Cuban situation. Each time we bounce back from a national emergency we seem to be on a firmer basis. The fact that Civil Defense now comes under the Department of Defense has also given added strength to the Civil Defense program.
Federal Shelter Survey Program The United States Army Engineer Division under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Civil Defense Agencies finished their fallout shelter survey which was started in November 1961. All buildings with a protection factor of 100 or higher and capacity of 50 people or more will be stocked and marked by the government.
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When we received a list of buildings meeting these qualifications it was our task to contact the owners or in case of public buildings contact the per- son in charge and ask them to sign a shelter license. We are very happy to report that all buildings in Arlington meeting the requirements set down by the Department of Defense have been licensed. These licenses have been forwarded to Civil Defense Headquarters and our next step will be stocking and marking the shelters.
Buildings in Arlington meeting these qualifications are:
Arlington Senior High School
585 people
Pierce School
86
St. James School
67
Arlington Catholic High School
86
Arlington Town Hall
134
Regent Theatre Building
144
Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank
184
Arlington Cooperative Bank
65
Fire Station, Franklin Street
300
Gordon's Furniture Co.
104
Arlington Storage Warehouse
209
Our plans call for a check of other buildings whose protection factor is less than 100 to see if minor repairs or alterations might bring them up to a protection factor of 100.
Communications On March 23rd proposal for bids furnishing and in- stalling a complete radio system for the Town of Arlington was published. Bids were opened on April 17th. The Director of Civil Defense in addition to his duties as Coordinator of Radio Communications was asked by the Town Manager to certify all bills charged to the Radio Account, effective as of April 13, 1962.
After many conferences and much research the bid was awarded to Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc., the low bidder. Installation was started September 27, 1962 and completion is expected within two weeks. It consists essentially of a main base station, and emergency base station, five remote consoles that can key either main or emergency base station, an intercom system between consoles so that one console can talk with an- other even if the called console is using the air at that time. All cables be- tween consoles and main and emergency stations are in high quality under- ground cable carried in Telephone Company underground ducts. Cables were installed by the Fire and Police Signal group and are entirely independ- ent of the Telephone Company. All console sites and main and emergency stations have emergency power with more than the minimum fourteen days supply, except the emergency station. This has a 10 KW emergency power plant and a 1000 gallon gasoline tank which will be installed in about a month. Consoles are located at the Town Manager's Office, Civil Defense Control Center, Police Station, Central Fire Station and Public Works Control Cen- ter. An additional switch is attached to Police Console and Civil Defense Control Center Console to switch from main station to emergency station and back again.
There are 53 mobile cars and trucks equipped with 60 and 80 watt trans- mitters as well as 2-25 watt consolettes and 4 portables. These are divided between departments as follows: Police Dept. 9, Fire Dept. 15, Engineering Dept. 2, Town Manager 1, Civil Defense 1 and Public Works Dept. 25. In order to improve the system from a Civil Defense standpoint a study is being made to install a Quick Call System near the Public Works Console. This will allow the personnel of vitally important vehicles such as the water trucks to be called out of cellars of houses by the remote blowing of the automobile horns on their vehicles for an emergency.
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This is a Local Government Radio System in which all Town Depart- ments are on the same frequency, and it has already proved its effectiveness.
On October 9th when the flood gate on the sluiceway had dropped into the sluiceway and the water was rushing out of the Reservoir into and over Mill Brook, the radio saved thousands of dollars of damage to property owners of the town. This was due to the efficient use of the Radio Communi- cations System by the Public Works Department in marshalling their forces to quickly stop the flooding water which was within one inch of flowing into the basements of the new apartments near the Reservoir. Previous to equip- ping the Public Works Cars with radios, it was necessary for them to return to the Yard after completing a job or someone tracking them down in an- other car. Now their radios keep them in constant touch with the Yard, thereby saving time and completing their work more efficiently.
The Local Government Radio System is a Civil Defense Project. This system includes one underground tank of 1,000 gallons capacity to supply fuel for new 10KW, 110-220 volt, 60 cycle, single phase emergency power supply for use with new radio system and emergency lighting for the Town Hall. This is also a Matching Funds Project, but since the work is not yet completed we are unable to give all figures at this date.
Matching Funds
Total Cost
Government Payed
Cost to Town
$288.00
$144.00
$144.00 Electric Costs
498.65
244.37
254.28 Beseler Master View Graph
621.00
310.50
310.50 3 Electric Speaker Sirens
We were unable to collect one half our telephone costs this year due to an added restriction made by the Federal Government. It reads: "This tele- phone service is located in the Civil Defense Administrative Office, and is not used for the day-to-day administration of Civil Defense matters."
Auxiliary Police Department This year our Auxiliary Police Depart- ment was put under new leadership. Captain John Y. Duggan of our regular Police Department is now in charge. They were again on duty for Sunday traffic, Friday night traffic, March of Dimes, April 19th, May 30th, Fire- men's Muster June 9th and Halloween. These menare to be commended for their many hours of faithful service.
Auxiliary Fire Department This year the Fire Auxiliary is also under new leadership. Mr. Henry A. Ottoson was appointed chief of this depart- ment last spring, succeeding Mr. Malcolm B. Griffin who resigned. We now have an active list of 41 men who regularly report for duty and answer both still and box alarms. In addition, they spend many hours on paper work and attending meetings. There has recently been a drive on for new recruits and we hope to have a school for them shortly.
Surplus Property During the year the following amount of surplus prop- erty was purchased:
Our Cost
Government's Cost
Saving's to Town
$1,391.26
$33,615.52
$32,224.26
Tornado Alert On June 19th of this year at 4:10 P.M. warnings were up for a tornado alert. All Town Departments were alerted and emergency equipment was checked to be sure all wasin readiness. Fortunately we es- caped the tornado and the Civil Defense Office was secured at 8:00 P.M.
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We sincerely feel that Civil Defense has become a much stronger and more important department during the past year. Office personnel have taken Civil Service Examinations, and where they have qualified, have been put on Civil Service. The Department of Defense through the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency is requesting many more reports and our largest project the Local Government Radio System is now nearing completion as far as installation is concerned.
My sincere thanks and appreciation to all Civil Defense Volunteers and Town Departments for their cooperation during the past year. And to you, Mr. Monahan, and the Board of Selectmen my sincere gratitude for the trust and kindnesses you have shown me.
Respectfully submitted,
John P. Dempsey Director of Civil Defense
Report of the Inspector of Buildings
December 31, 1962
Mr. Edward C. Monahan
Town Manager
Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit Annual Report of the Inspection of Buildings, Plumbing and Gas for the year ending December 31, 1962.
1-Fam Dwell.
74
$ 974,400
2-Fam Dwell.
6
102,500
Building
4
228,000
* Add & Alter
141
440,322
* Rectory
1
50,000
Signs
42
20,723
* Signs
1
275
*
Alum Siding
22
7,707
Demol. Build.
23
10,815
Reroof Dwell.
25
14,493
Apt. Bldg.
32
3,095,000
Garage
7
8,810
Greenhouse
1
500
Carport
1
1,400
Apt. Found.
3
26,800
Fire Dam.
1
500
Repair Dam.
1
3,000
Tool Shed
1
100
Move Gar.
1
750
Repair Dwell.
1
600
TOTALS 388
$4,745,270
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388 Building Permits issued 514 Plumbing Permits issued
Fees Collected $1339.00
Fees Collected $1369.00
471 Gas Permits issued
Fees Collected $ 244.50
TOTAL
$2952.50
NON TAXABLE PROPERTY
Add & Alter
St. Anne's Convent
$ 12,500
St. Paul's Lutheran Church 150,000
Arl. Heights Baptist
5,000
Vet. of Foreign Wars 3,650
Arl. Lodge of Elks
20,000
$191,150.00
Buildings
St. Camillus Rectory
$ 50,000
$ 50,000.00
Signs
American Legion
$ 275
$ 275.00
TOTAL
$241,425.00
Respectfully submitted
JCM/fmf
James C. McCabe inspector of Buildings
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Annual Report of the Wire Department
January 10, 1963
Mr. Edward C. Monahan
Town Manager Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Monahan:
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Wire Department for the year ending December 31, 1962.
Permits issued 1258
Fees collected $629.00
Inspections . 2973
Poles set .
92
Poles removed
83
Street Lights in service as of December 31, 1962
1,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 1862
2,500 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 230
3,500 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps
30
4,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 154
6,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 235
7,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps
1
10,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps
5.6
11,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps
62
20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps 223
Street Lighting Ordered during 1962
1,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 26
2,500 Lumen Incandescent Lamps
1
3,500 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps 31
6,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 2
7,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps .
1
11,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps .
.
2
. 20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps 14
Street Lights Replaced
1,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 15
6,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 3
10,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 5
I wish to extend to you and to the various departments of the Town my thanks for the co-operation, and many courtesies extended to me during the year.
Respectfully submitted
Robert L. Reid Inspector of Wires
RLR/fmf
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REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Annual Report of the Department of Veterans' Services
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Robbins Town Hall Arlington, Mass.
Dear Mr. Monahan:
Submitted herewith is the eighteenth Annual Report of the Department of Veterans' Services covering the calendar year of 1962. Massachusetts law make it mandatory that financial aid be furnished to needy veterans and their dependents in a special way apart from other public assistance programs and that there be made available to all veterans and their kin such advice, information and assistance as may be necessary to enable them to procure the benefits to which they may be entitled relative to employment, vocational and other opportunities, hospitalization, medical care, pensions, compensa- tion, insurance and other benefits and must keep on hand current booklets and other printed matter pertaining to the statutory rights and privileges of war veterans provided by Federal and State laws. The first section of the report deals with the services provided to all veterans and their kin, and the second section, with the financial aid disbursed to needy veterans and their dependents.
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