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The Golden Age Club continued to grow in its membership. Attendance at bi-weekly meetings increased to 135 persons. Meetings were held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays in Fellowship Hall, Pleasant Street Congregational Church from September through June. There were no dues or charges for membership. The following trips were planned for the enjoyment of the Golden Agers: a bus trip to the Weirs in New Hampshire with a boat ride around Lake Winnipesaukee; a foliage trip over the Mohawk Trail to Wa- chusett Reservoir with dinner at the Old Mill in Westminster; a trip to South Carver to see beautiful display of Christmas lights, to take a ride on the Edaville Narrow Gauge Railroad through the cranberry bogs, and a visit to the Train and Gun Museum. They were guests of the Boston Red Sox at several games, viewed the Cinerama, Ice Capades, and the Flower Show, enjoyed a catered luncheon sponsored by Boston advertisers and their annual banquet at Fellowship Hall.
Sixty-one boys and girls registered for the ballroom dancing lessons at Junior High East and twenty-two boys and girls at the Junior High West. One hour classes were held in the school gymnasiums at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesdays. A nominal charge of $2.00 for ten lessons was made. Refreshments were served and prizes awarded at final lesson.
Arts and crafts classes were held every Saturday morning from Novem- ber through March at the Dallin, Stratton, Locke, Cutter, Thompson and Hardy playrooms for fifth and sixth grade girls. This program consisted of low games, folk dancing, story telling, short skits, and making of holiday gifts. Special holiday parties and a skating party at the M.D.C. Rink on Route 2 were enjoyed by the girls. 175 girls registered for this program.
Skating areas were provided and maintained for recreation at North Union wading pool, Waldo Road, Parallel, Robbins Farm and Ethel Wellington tennis courts. Lighted areas were provided at Meadow Brook Park and Hills Pond. Police supervision was provided when available. Every effort was made to provide safe skating for skaters and hockey players. A total of thirty-two days were recorded.
Pee Wee Hockey League was organized for the sixth year with 100 sixth, seventh and eighth grade boys registering. The league was formed into eight teams with thirteen boys on each team. 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 7 and ended March 14. This continues to be a popular program for young boys. Inter-city games were played with Melrose, Cambridge,
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Wakefield, Medford, Saugus, Stoneham, South Boston and Brookline. Ar- lington Pee Wees were semi-finalists.
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 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. Twelve teams were organized into one league and they played during the month of May at the Brackett and Bishop Schools, Cemetery Street playground, Spy Pond Field and Junior High West.
One of our most successful programs was the Town Softball League which consisted of twenty 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 deter- mine the league champion. Both league winners then played a series of 2 out of 3 games to determine the Town champion. A banquet was held at American Legion Hall on October 26. Town officials were invited and awards presented the winners with no 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 $30.00 was forwarded to the Executive Director of the Jimmy Fund.
Reservoir Beach opened June 21 and closed on September 5. The beach was restricted to Arlington residents for the fourth year. Residents wishing to use beach facilities were required to register with the exception of youngsters under five years of age. A fee of 25g was charged for identi- fication tag which allowed holder access to the beach during the entire sum- mer. 4,900 persons purchased these tags and $1,225 was turned over to the Town Treasurer. Average attendance was 500 and on hot days there was an estimated attendance of 2,500.
Red Cross swimming classes for young people were conducted by our lifeguards at 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Classes averaged 70 in the morning and 125 in the afternoon. Children were assigned to three groups: Beginners, Intermediate 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 eighteen supervised playgrounds and one swimming beach. The playground season opened June 22 and closed August 15. 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.
Leagues were also formed for ping pong, horseshoes and softball.
Tennis lessons were provided by competent instructors representing the New England Lawn Tennis Association. Lessons were held each morn- ing at the Crosby School and Ethel Wellington tennis courts from 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. 66 youngsters from 8 to 16 years of age registered. We be- lieve this program was worthwhile and hope to again engage these instruc- tors and to continue the instruction of tennis.
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The archery program has become very popular during the last few years with 80 youngsters registering. Classes were held at Spy Pond Field and Warren A. Peirce Stadium. Instruction was given the first half hour and shooting practice the second hour. Matches were held with Weymouth and Browne & Nichols.
Special events were held once a week which proved very popular with the youngsters. 500 youngsters were guests of Boston Red Sox. 280 young- sters between eight and ten years of age attended the Tufts University Magic Circle Theatre; 1600 boys and girls enjoyed the Annual Weenie Roast at Menotomy Rocks Park which was sponsored by the American League, Post #39, and the Arlington Lodge of Elks. Hot dogs, Coca Cola and ice cream was served. Thirty amateur acts were put on by the children from the various playgrounds.
Jimmy Fund: A week was set aside to raise funds by the children soliciting, holding puppet shows, cake sales, auctions, etc. $369 was raised by the children which was given to the Police Chiefs Association who for- warded it to the Boston Jimmy Fund.
The Final Day Parade was held on August 14 with youngsters from eighteen playgrounds marching from the Robbins Library to Warren A. Peirce Field to music by St. Agnes Band, and the Immaculate Conception Band from Everett. Costumes, decorated doll carriages, bicycles and prize winning floats were viewed with pride by those who watch this yearly event, 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. Several outstanding amateur acts were also presented awards by Town Manager Edward C. Monahan, Selectman John W. Bullock, and Park Commissioner J. Fred McGann.
275 permits to use facilities at Menotomy Rocks Park were issued to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, church and family groups. Approxi- mately 200,000 persons used this area during the course of the year for picnics, fishing, ice skating and summer playground program.
90 softball and baseball teams were issued permits to use our fields and permits were also issued to basketball teams to use school gymnasiums.
Christmas Carols: For the tenth year this department registered groups wishing to sing at the creche at Monument Park in Arlington Center during the holiday season. Eight groups participated, among them St. Agnes Boys Choir who had appeared on television, a group from the Bartlett School, a Junior High East group, Boy Scouts Troop #30, the Arlington Protestant Youth Council, and neighborhood groups.
The Board of Park Commissioners recommend that a small tots area be established in the Varnum Magnolia area, a small tots area and baseball field in Poets Corner in the St. Camillus Parish area, and that an Article be placed in the 1964 Warrant.
Hockey and skating areas have been a problem over the years because of inclement weather - either there was too much snow or it was not cold enough to freeze. Because of these conditions, this department was not able to give the adults and youngsters enough skating. An Article will be pre- sented to Town Meeting in 1964 requesting that the Town procure plans and estimates for the construction of a skating arena to be built on Town owned land on Summer Street. Appointed Committee will be asked to report to Annual Town Meeting of 1965.
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The Board of Park Commissioners are appreciative of the co-operation and assistance rendered by Town officials and employees of the department.
Very truly yours,
John W. Walsh, 3d, Chairman Edward D. Buckley J. Fred McGann
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Supervisor of Custodians and Maintenance
January 9, 1964
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, 1963.
Specifications and contracts for various types of repairs, alterations, and replacements to various Town Owned Buildings for contract work, in- cluding 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 com- pleted by Contractors and the Building Maintenance Department personnel during the year:
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Prepared and painted the entire interior surfaces in Rooms #12, #13, #15A, #15B, #16 and #17.
Removed and replastered sections of loose ceiling in the Boys' Sanitary "A" Building.
Removed worn wood floor from rear lobby toilet room in the "B" sec- tion of the building and installed ceramic tile with a rubber base. Part of the work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Wired and installed a breaker panel 4-wire 100-ampere circuit for new equipment to be installed in Room V-4.
Installed a drinking fountain complete with waste, vent and water supply in the corridor near Room V-4.
Made repairs and replacements to the brickwork of the fire boxes in Boilers #1 and #2 in the "A" Building.
Constructed and installed a sheet metal hood over the gas tempering furnace in the Machine Shop and connected same to an existing exhaust duct.
Replaced the Kalamine door at the entrance to the roof in the "A" sec- tion of the building that was damaged by fire and made other related repairs. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Installed a portable folding gate in the corridor near Room 57 for clos- ing off the corridor when the school is used for evening events.
Replaced (5) classroom door locks with new cylinder-type locks on the doors to the Science and Chemistry Rooms.
Cut an opening in the Dishwashing Room in the Cafeteria masonry wall and installed a stainless steel pass-through for receiving soiled dishes. The installation of this unit has corrected the congested condition that had exist-
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ed. Part of this work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Constructed cabinets along the north wall in Room V-1 Electronics Laboratory for storing supplies and equipment. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Installed galvanized wire grilles over window openings of the Multi- purpose Room and Coaches' Room to prevent glass breakage.
Recovered (22) stair treads at the front entrance to the "A" Building with Vinyl tile and metal nozings.
Prepared and installed Formica Tops on (140) pupils' desks in Room #64 and #84. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department per- sonnel.
Removed 200 box lockers from Girls' Locker Room "B" and installed same in corridor outside of the room. Replaced 200 key locks with combi- nation type. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department per- sonnel.
Rewired oil burners in the "A" Building where defective wiring occur - red.
Installed opaque draw drapes in Room A-1 for Visual Aid Work.
Replaced (22) window shades and installed black opaque window shades in Rooms H-7, 14B, 54 and 63 for Visual Education.
Installed new electric circuit from the Electric Room to the Auto Shop for the new air compressor, also installed guard rails around the compres- sor.
Installed Class "A" incombustible Suspended Acoustical Tile ceilings in Rooms 12, 13, 16 and 17 over loose and cracked plastered ceilings.
Prepared and painted the entire boiler room and equipment in the "B" section of the building. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
JUNIOR HIGH EAST
Removed and replastered sections of wall in the Girls' stairway en- trance. Removed plaster, waterproofed and replastered sections of wall at stairway to the Auditorium. The painting of these areas was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Removed corroded metal partitions around the shower area in the Boys' Locker Room and installed ceramic tile 6' high on both sides of the parti- tions and installed a ceramic tile floor over the worn cement floor in the shower compartment. Part of the work was done by the Building Mainten- ance Department personnel.
Traced out electric circuits and wired and installed outlets for Visual Education in Rooms #21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 33, 34, 36 and 37.
Made repairs to the roof parapet wall and located and repaired roof leaks over the front entrance to the Auditorium.
Repointed, recaulked and waterproofed all exterior masonry joints around all windows on the second floor of the classroom section of the building.
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Replaced (4) impulse surface electric wall clocks.
Replaced (30) window shades throughout the building.
JUNIOR HIGH WEST
Made repairs and replacements to (7) large roof ventilator hoods, and made repairs to the gutters and conductors.
Repaired and refinished (790) pupils desks, (15) teachers' desks, (10) classroom tables and (25) tablet armchairs. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Made repairs to (8) large Cafeteria tables and covered the tops of same with Formica. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Prepared and painted the entire exterior wood and metal surfaces of the building. Work included the replacing of (15) worn wood sash in the "A" section of the building, and repairs and adjustments were made to the steel sash in the "B" section of the building. The repairing and replacing work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Replaced the worn air compressor that operates the heat control sys- tem and made repairs and adjustments to thermostats throughout the build- ing where needed.
Replaced (2) open type sinks with (2) new modern type cabinet sinks in Cooking Room #1. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Depart- ment personnel.
Located and repaired roof leaks over Rooms 30, 31, 32, 33 and over stairway "C" in the "A" section of the building.
Replaced (4) impulse electric wall clocks and made repairs and replace- ments to the clock and program unit.
Replaced (24) window shades throughout the building and installed black opaque window shades in Rooms #11 and #24 for Visual Education.
Prepared and painted the Boys' sanitaries on the basement level, first floor and second floor. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Constructed a storeroom for Visual Aid equipment on the second floor landing at the Benjamin Road end of the building. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
JUNIOR HIGH INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Rewired and installed Fluorescent light fixtures in Rooms #9, 10 and 11 and the entire interior surfaces of the rooms were painted by the Build- ing Maintenance Department personnel.
Replaced (8) window shades throughout the building.
Remodeled room in the basement next to the Gym to be used as a girls' dressing room for physical education classes. Work done by the Building Maintenance personnel.
Closed in two coat room areas on the second floor corridor and installed shelving. Area is to be used for storing supplies, etc. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
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CROSBY SCHOOL
Refinished (301) pupils' desks, (4) bookcases and (1) organ. Work done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
HARDY SCHOOL
Prepared and painted the entire wood and metal exterior surfaces of the building. Repairs and adjustments to all window sash and doors were made by the Building Maintenance Department personnel prior to the paint- ing.
Installed (8) eight-foot Fluorescent light fixtures in the Library and the entire room was painted by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Installed new checker brickwork in Boiler #1 and Boiler #2 and re- placed side brick wall of Boiler #1.
Repaired blisters in the gravel roof deck over the "A" section of the building, removed section of deteriorated cast sone cornice and repointed and waterproofed the cast stone belt and cornice on all sides of the building.
Replaced (15) window shades throughout the building.
STRATTON SCHOOL
The Building Maintenance personnel installed aluminum plates and angles over (4) open expansion joints in the brick section of the building, and replaced the antenna and parts of the weather station equipment on the roof damaged by vandals.
BISHOP SCHOOL
Located and repaired leaks in the air lines to the pneumatic heat con- trol system.
Painted windows and trim on the outside walls in Rooms 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14, stair risers and railings on (3) stairways. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Repaired and refinished (343) units of classroom furniture. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Installed a new catch basin at the rear entrance to the school. This work was done by the Public Works Department.
Replaced the burnt out hot water circulator on the Hot Water Tank in the Boiler Room. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Depart- ment personnel.
Installed the name of the school, made with 10" stainless steel letters, on the front side of the building.
Replaced (10) window shades throughout the building.
PARMENTER SCHOOL
Installed 3/16" Asphalt Tile flooring over worn mastic flooring in Rooms 8, 9, 10, Work Room, Boys' and Girls' Sanitaries and second floor corridor.
Made repairs and replacements to roof leaks over the Kindergarten entrance and main roof, cleaned and repaired the gutters and conductors.
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Prepared and painted the Boys' and Girls' Sanitaries and the Clinic Room. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department per- sonnel.
Repointed, recaulked and waterproofed all exterior masonry joints around the windows and stone sills in the "A" section of the building.
Replaced (7) window shades throughout the building.
CUTTER SCHOOL
Painted the entire Auditorium and entrance corridor. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Rewired and installed a complete new clock and program system throughout the entire building.
Replaced (10) grate bars in Boilers #1 and #2 and made general repairs and replacements to the fire boxes in both boilers. A new catch basin and drain was installed by the Public Works Department at the Robbins Road end of the Parking lot to prevent damage to the adjoining property.
Cleaned the roof gutters, replaced missing slate and installed (14) strainers on the gutter outlets.
Installed prefinished wood panels on the walls of the second floor Clinic Room and repainted the area. This work was done by the Building Mainten- ance Department personnel.
BRACKETT SCHOOL
Replaced the worn divider curtain in the basement playroom with a new 13-oz. Army Duct flameproof curtain.
Replaced (14) window shades throughout the building.
LOCKE SCHOOL
Replaced a 38' corroded section of the 32" diameter steel flue liner which is now being used for the incinerator.
Installed a complete pneumatic heat control system throughout the building with thermostats in each room to control a more even heat through- out the building. With this control system now installed the classrooms are more comfortable and there will be a saving in fuel.
Installed a 3/16" Asphalt tile over the worn mastic floor in the Multi- purpose Room.
The Building Maintenance Department personnel painted the (4) stack rooms in the basement area.
Replaced sections of corroded copper conductors, repaired leaks in gut- ters, replaced missing roof slate and cleaned the gutters twice during the year.
Installed prefinished wood panels on the walls from floor to the ceiling in the Principal's Office and Clinic Room to cover loose and cracked plas- ter, also installed an acoustical tile ceiling in the Clinic Room. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Replaced (25) window shades throughout the building.
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PEIRCE SCHOOL
Prepared and painted the outside walls, sash and trim of Rooms 17, 18, 23, 27, 28, Teachers' Room and Girls' Sanitary.
Located and repaired leaks in the roof area over Room 25 and 27, made repairs and replacements to the gutters and conductors, replaced sections of the copper gravel cleats in the "A" section of the building.
Painted the entire exterior wood and metal surfaces of the building, re- placed (4) worn wood sash and made repairs and replacements to the wood and steel sash prior to the painting of the building. Repairs and replace- ments were done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
The Building Maintenance Department personnel painted the entire ex- terior of the concrete foundation wall around the building.
Rebuilt large Auditorium exhaust fan motor, located and repaired leaks in the pneumatic lines for the Auditorium exhaust damper and repaired trouble in the pneumatic heat controls for Auditorium unit heaters.
Replaced (14) window shades and installed opaque window shades in Rooms 17 and 27 for Visual Education.
THOMPSON SCHOOL
Located and repaired leaks in the roof area over the Auditorium.
Repaired leaks in the window wall area of the connecting unit and pre- pared and painted the entire inside area of the connecting unit including exterior metal panels. Work was done by the Building Maintenance Depart- ment personnel.
DALLIN SCHOOL
On February 16, 1963 this school was broken into by vandals causing a considerable amount of damage to the Teachers' Room, Library, Office and Clinic Room, which required the repairing and recovering of (2) upholstered couches and (2) chairs, reconditioning of an oil painting of Mr. Mantyla, replacing of two pair of drapes, replacing (1) wall clock and thermostat, replacing (1) typewriter, (2) lamps and (1) serving table, also repainting of walls in the Teachers' Room and Library.
Replaced striker plates on all interior doors and installed rubber bumpers on same to help prevent jarring of the plaster walls.
Located and repaired leaks in flashing around soil pipe vent on the roof.
Installed cork strips for displaying pupils' work in Rooms 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 and installed bulletin boards in Rooms 5, 9 and 11. This work was done by the Building Maintenance Department personnel.
Installed a new catch basin in front of the driveway at the rear entrance. Work was done by the Public Works Department.
Replaced the FP2 control panel for oil burner #2 and replaced the 2000- watt - 230-volt oil heater on oil burner #1. Installed galvanized wire grilles on Scullery room windows facing the playground to prevent glass breakage.
Installed an acoustical tile ceiling in the Library work room to improve the acoustics.
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23 MAPLE STREET
Made repairs and replacements to the roof areas. Painted the front (2) hallways and Girls' room on the second floor. Work was done by the Build- ing Maintenance Department personnel.
ROBBINS TOWN HALL
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