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Replaced old style flush tanks and closets in the Girls' room near the Town Clerk's Office and the Men's toilet room near the Selectmen's Office with new modern closet and flush valves.
Prepared and painted the entire exterior wood and metal surfaces of the building.
ROBBINS HOUSE GARAGE
Rewired first floor and circuit to the second floor, replaced main switch and cut-out cabinet and installed ( 3) lights and (2) receptacles on the first floor.
VARIOUS SCHOOLS, ETC.
All exterior flag poles (14) were prepared and painted and new halyards were installed on same.
The stage curtains in the Bishop, Junior High East, Locke, Cutter and Hardy Schools were flameproofed and certificates of approval for same were submitted.
During the year 1,115 lights of glass were replaced by the Building Maintenance Department personnel in the various schools at a cost of $6,164.21.
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 prior to fall school opening by the Fire Department and were found through the testing to be in good operation.
All Fire Extinguishers throughout the Town Owned Buildings were checked and 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 personnel 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 and replacements, etc. The cost of these jobs varied from $3.50 to $100.00.
I wish to express my appreciation to you and to the Officials and Em- ployees of the Department and all other Town Departments and Town Of- ficials for their co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
George H. Greim Supervisor of Custodians & Maintenance
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Annual Report of Inspector of Animals
January 3, 1964
Subject: Annual Report of Inspector of Animals To: Town Manager
1. A total of 193 animals in Arlington were examined and quarantined for biting persons in 1963.
2. The heads of two animals were sent to the Wasserman Laboratory in Jamaica Plain for examination for Rabies. Both were negative.
3. There were no cases of rabies in Arlington during the past year, but a continuing increase in the number of bites is to be noted.
4. The Inspector of Animals again wishes to express his apprecation to the Board of Health and the Police Department for their excellent coopera- tion.
Respectfully submitted,
John J. Murphy, Jr., D.V.M.
Report of the Arlington Development Commission
January 27, 1964
Mr. Edward Monahan Town Manager Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Monahan:
The year 1963 was comparatively a quiet one for the Development Com- mission. Efforts, however, were devoted solely toward the sale or develop- ment of the Town owned property at 1083 Massachusetts Avenue.
During the year the major time was spent screening inquiries or inter - viewing parties interested in the development of the area.
Working in close cooperation with the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen meetings were set up to discuss those inquiries that were inter- esting and might prove to be beneficial to the town. All information gathered was turned over to the Board of Selectmen, the awarding authority whose power it was to accept or reject any and all bids for the property.
From the original appropriation of $1,000 which was voted by the 1957 Annual Town Meeting at the time the Commission was created, there remains an unexpended balance of $251.05.
Respectfully submitted,
Lawrence Babine Harry C. Behr John B. Fox John Mirak Francis O'Hearn Allan B. Igo, Chairman
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
Annual Report of the Department of Civil Defense
January 21, 1964
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 fourteenth annual report of the Department of Civil Defense.
Shelters: This year the Department of Defense issued shelter provi- sions to local governments for placement in public fallout shelters meeting O.C.D. criteria. In 28 shelters 288,955 pounds of material were placed. This included water, food, sanitation kits, medical kits and radiological kits. 7165 cubic feet of space were needed and obtained to hold the stock.
Buildings now marked and stocked are:
Spaces
Arlington Cooperative Bank
65
Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank
184
Arlington Town Hall
134
Regent Bowling Alleys
144
Gordon's Furniture Co.
104
Central Fire Station
300
Arlington Catholic High School
345
Pierce School
86
St. James School
171
Arlington Storage Warehouse
494
Arlington High School
1695
Robbins Library
196
Police Headquarters
60
Industrial Arts School
450
Crosby School
316
Cutter Schooi
154
Junior High West
80
Locke School
188
Brackett School
120
Arlington Post Office
132
Symmes Hospital
80
Nurses Homes
131
St. Agnes Grammar School
307
St. Agnes Convent
75
Marion Convent
83
St. James Church
273
St. Camillus Church
216
MDC Pumping Station
137
6720 Total
There are six additional shelters still to be licensed. In an emergency it is possible to crowd more people in these shelters bringing the number up to possible 15,000 crowded spaces. There are approximately ten more buildings that can be used as shelters. An attempt is now being made to license and stock these possible shelters.
The policy of Arlington Civil Defense is to keep no one out of a shelter. The most critical period is the first seven hours. The next less critical period is the following forty one hours.
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REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE
A great deal of work has to be done in training shelter managers, radio- logical monitors and in setting up instructions for the use of each shelter. It is estimated that 100 shelter managers and 100 radiological monitors will have to be trained in 1964.
Public Law 85-606: On April 1, 1963 the Civil Defense Department of Arlington was certified by the State and Federal Government as eligible to participate in the Personnel and Administrative Expense Program.
By participating in this program the Federal Government reimburses Arlington one half the cost of personnel and administrative expenses. Re- imbursements are made on a quarterly basis. On October 1, 1963 we re- ceived our first reimbursement check for $767.92 covering one half the personnel and administrative expenses for April, May and June. A check dated December 26, 1963 for $724.54 has been received covering July, August and September making a total of $1492.46 for a six month period. These checks are not added to the Civil Defense Budget but go directly to General Town Funds.
Arlington is one of two cities arid towns in this Sector that have been approved as participants in this program.
Surplus Property: During the year the following amount of surplus property was purchased.
Government Cost $54,971.95
Our Cost $1,927.95
Our outstanding purchase was a truck tractor purchased for $125.00. Government cost $12,945.00.
Matching Funds
Total Cost $288.00 Electricity
Government Payed Cost to Town $144.00
$144.00
Auxiliary Fire Department. A. Henry Ottoson, Chief of the Auxiliary Fire Department has had a very progressive and busy year. He has given much time and effort to further increase the efficiency of this department.
During the year 1963 the men of this department served 677 hours at Highland Fire Station on regularly assigned nights 7 to 10 P.M. They re- sponded to 110 alarms for a total of 56-1/2 hours. On many occasions the men responsed in their own cars to various fires. Some served Saturday and Sunday afternoons at other stations. These occasions were not logged in the records.
A training school was conducted by Deputy Chief Irving Proctor of the regular Fire Department. He is to be commended for the efficient training in use of equipment and in the art of fire fighting. From time to time other regular fire officers gave instruction on use of equipment.
Auxiliary Police Department. This year our Auxiliary Police Depart- ment continued their valuable service to the Town under the expert leader - ship of Captain John Y. Duggan of our regular Police Department. They were on duly a total of 1346 hours. This time was devoted to Sunday traffic, March of Dimes, April 19th and May 30th and Halloween. These men are to be commended for their many hours of faithful service.
Communications. In Arlington, the Director of Civil Defense also has the supervision and maintenance control of the Local Government Radio Communications System.
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
A Standard Operating Procedures manual was prepared, printed and distributed to all operators of the communications network on August 1, 1963. This includes Fire, Police, Public Works, Engineers, Town Manager and Civil Defense.
A 1000 gallon underground gasoline tank was installed at the Park Circle Fire Station. This supplies the gasoline for the emergency generator to run the base standby communications station. A gasoline pump was also installed so that fire vehicles can obtain their gasoline from the same supply. This is not only a convenience for the Fire Department, having eliminated a fire hazard, but also keeps the gasoline fresh for emergency use.
A tape recorder was installed in the Civil Defense Control Center. This records all messages going out and coming in over the radio system.
A Quick Call system was installed at the dispatchers desk at Fire Headquarters. This accomplished three purposes.
1 st. It allows the Deputy Chiefs to be alerted at their homes to a multiple alarm fire. This will allow the fire alarm tappers to be removed from their homes. This was one of the recommendations by the Under- writers to improve Arlington's rating.
2nd. It keeps the three police cruisers in constant touch with the sta- tion even when they are out of the car checking buildings or on emergency traffic duty. Each of the horns on the cruisers can be blown by radio notifying the police officer he had a radio call.
3rd. In case of a serious water break or a multiple alarm of fire it can call the operators of four water trucks from cellers, where they would normally be working, to answer the radio on the water vehicle. This is done by remotely blowing each horn by radio.
An Inter-City Police Radio Network Station was installed at the police headquarters with an antenna two-thirds the way up the tower.
All the above equipment has been operating satisfactorily and improves the operational efficiency of all using departments.
My sincere thanks and appreciation to all Civil Defense Volunteers, Town Departments and Boards for their cooperation during the past year. And to you Mr. Monahan and the Board of Selectmen my sincere gratitude for the trust you have shown me.
Respectfully submitted,
John P. Dempsey Director of Civil Defense
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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Report of the Inspector of Buildings
December 31, 1963
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Arlington, Massachusetts
1
Dear Mr. Monahan:
I herewith submit Annual Report of the Inspector of Buildings, Plumb- ing, and Gas for the year ending December 31, 1963.
1-Fam Dwell.
61
$ 746,900
2-Fam Dwell.
16
261,000
* Demol Bldg. Sign.
33
10,156
* Add & Alter
95
234,335
* Re-roof .
38
26,309
Repr Fr Dam
6
15,200
Apt. Bldg
9
2,185,000
Alum Sidg.
32
55,283
Founda.
16
152,000
Elev. .
1
20,000
Garage.
15
30,070
Reprs .
2
500
Carport
2
653
Swim Pool
4
15,800
Pool Cabana
1
450
Field House
1
300
* Steeple. Garage & Grnhouse
1
7,000
* Renew Founda .
1
2,950
* Bld Inter'r Alter's.
1
18,000
Alter Garage. .
1
1,500
Fire Escape
1
100
Move Dwell.
2
4,600
Sidg.
1
1,200
* Add Bld
2
2,231,000
*
Alter Home.
3
1,800
Demolish Dwell .
8
5,050
Restaurant .
1
100,000
Demol Garage .
5
660
Demol Porch.
2
1,500
Alter Store.
1
3,900
Remodel Garage
1
10,000
Addition to Home.
4
34,300
Addition to Bldg.
1
8,500
Totals
381
$3,925,326
381 Building Permits issued
Fees Collected.
$1143.00
445 Plumbing Permits issued
Fees Collected.
1172.00
388 Gas Permits issued
Fees Collected.
202.50
Total
$2517.50
.
1
15,000
.
12
13,460
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
NON TAXABLE PROPERTY
St. James School
Add & Alter
$ 2,800
K. of C.
Add & Alter
18,000
Arl. High School
Add Building
950,000
Friends of Drama
Renew Founda
2,950
Amer. Leg'n Post #39
Bld Inter'r Alter
18,000
Pleasant St. Cong. Church
Steeple
15,000
Convent of St. Anne
Re-roof
1,000
St. Agnes Parish
Field House
300
Symmes Hospital
Bld Addition
1,281,000
Town of Arlington
Demol Bldg
100
Total
$2,289,150
Very truly yours,
James C. McCabe Inspector of Buildings
Annual Report of the Wire Department
January 3, 1964
Mr. Edward C. Monahan
Town Manager
Town Hall
Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Monahan:
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Wire Department for the year ending December 31, 1963
Permits issued 1339
Fees collected . $669.50
Inspections 2862
Poles set
60
Poles removed. 53
Street Lights in service as of December 31, 1963
1,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 1893
2,500 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 228
3,500 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps. 37
4,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 154
6,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps 235
7,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps. 1
10,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps
54
11,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps. 61
20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps. 236
Street Lighting Ordered
22
1,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps
3,500 Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamps.
38
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REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Street Lights Replaced
1,000 Lumen Incandescent Lamps
19
I wish to thank you and the various departments of the Town for the many courtesies and co-operation I received during the year.
1
Respectfully submitted,
Robert L. Reid Inspector of Wires
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 nineteenth Annual Report of the Department of Veterans' Services covering the calendar year of 1963. Massachusetts laws make it madatory 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.
VETERANS' SERVICES
Photocopies made. . 1813
Documents notarized. 17
Discharges recorded in the Town Archives . 8
Contacts made in furnishing counsel, infor -
mation and assistance in prosecuting claims
of veterans and their dependents and sur-
vivors and processing claims of all types of benefits 2734
Visits to hospitals, homes and other places. 712
Letters, history entries and records 2486
Veterans Administration forms completed 324
Veterans Administration claims handled. 75
Total for year 1963 8169
Total cash benefits accruing to Arlington claimants by reason of Veterans Adminis-
tration awards in claims processed by this department $12,468.00
Estimated total of money saved the Town by reason of successful prosecution of Veter- ans Administration claims filed by persons who had applied for financial aid . 9,321.00
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
VETERANS' BENEFITS AND BURIAL AID
A tabulation of the administrative work connected with the disbursement of financial aid to needy veterans and their dependents follows:
Contacts (visits, interviews, etc.). 2029
Applications, history entries, records and letters 2201
Cases on aid rolls
(a) Settled in Arlington . 125
(b) Settled in another Massachusetts town
7
(c) State settled.
2
Applications and re-applications received 153
Applications and re-applications accepted 65
Applications and re-applications rejected
22
Applications and re-applications referred to other communities 6
Applications pending
0
Refunded cases .
6
A tabulation of actual disbursements made to needy applicants for aid during the year 1963 follows:
VETERANS' BENEFITS
(State participation 50% of all authorized payments in Arlington settled cases. Otherwise, 100%)
Disbursed .
$77,111.91
BURIAL AID
(State participation on same basis as above) 250.00
Disbursed Total disbursements $77,361.91
Aid and Assistance that was granted by the Arlington Veterans' Services Department in 1963 will be reimbursed by the State of Massachusetts by November 15, 1964. This is the State Law governing the reimbursements to the town and cities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the State Veterans' Services Department. The Town Collector and Treasurer in 1963, received from the State Treasurer an amount which covers the entire year of 1962 for Aid and Assistance
Total reimbursement . $35,623.63
Refunds from persons who had
received aid and returned checks 2,180.00
Total receipts.
37,803.63
Net disbursement by Town for aid
$39,558.28
Hospital expenses, one of the greatest and the most unpredictable costs to this department, has been held to a minimum during 1963, due in part to the Blue Cross coverage we have assumed on all permanent cases. Because of this action we have been able to keep within our 1963 budget, the first time in several years that there was no necessity to request an increase.
We wish to gratefully acknowledge the cooperation and help received from the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, the Personnel Board and their staff and to express our appreciation of the excellent work performed by the employees of this department.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred J. Boudreau Director
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
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Report of the Board of Appeals
January 17, 1964
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Robbins Town Hall Arlington, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Submitted herewith is the Annual Report of the Boards of Appeals for the calendar year ending December 31, 1963:
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard a total of 43 cases during 1963, disposition of which was as follows:
Variances granted 23
Variances granted with restrictions. 3
Variances Denied . 12
Appeals withheld pending further
action or study
5
43
The Building Board of Appeals heard a total of seventeen Appeals of which thirteen were granted, three denied and one held for further study.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph F. Tuller
Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals
Daniel A. Healy, Jr.
Chairman Building Board of Appeals
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
Report of the Dog Officer
January 10, 1964
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for the Town of Arlington for the year ending December 31, 1963 in accordance with Section #3 of Article #3 of the Town By-Laws.
Complaints registered with me as follows:
Dogs impounded. .
275
Licensed dogs returned via telephone 304
Licensed dogs returned by car. 43
Unlicensed dogs impounded and turned over to the Animal Rescue League when owners could not be located 150
Dogs destroyed at pound . 8
Dog owners contacted on warrant
2600
Dogs caused to be licensed
2297
Dogs licensed .
2297
Complaints received at my office and investigated.
74
Complaints registered with me to remove dead or mutiliated animals from the highways as follows:
Dogs 85
Pigeons 21
Cats
176
Rats
17
Skunks 11
Rabbits 14
Squirrels 66
Raccoons 4
Turtle 1
Ducks 2
At this time I wish to express my thanks to you and the Board of Select- men for the advice and assistance given me in the settlement of the many controversies arising between dog owners and complainants.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Police Chief Ryan, his department and the office of the Town Clerk for the splendid co-operation given me through the past year.
In conclusion, I gratefully acknowledge the prompt attention given by the dog owners of Arlington to the licensing of their dogs this year.
Respectfully submitted
Samuel F. Femia Dog Officer, Town of Arlington
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REPORT OF THE ARLINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Annual Report of the Arlington Housing Authority 1963
Board of Selectmen Town of Arlington Arlington, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Arlington Housing Authority submits herewith its annual report for the year 1963.
The year 1963 was the fifteenth year of operation of the Arlington Hous- ing Authority. At the annual March Town election Mr. Edward J. Doherty was reelected for a term of five years. At its annual meeting held on March 12, 1963 the members of the Authority elected James A. Coffey, Chairman; Joseph S. Vahey, Vice Chairman; Thomas M. Kelly, Treasurer, Edward J. Doherty, Assistant Treasurer. Regular and special meetings of the Authority were held throughout the year.
In addition to the details of managing and maintaining the presently existing 176 Veterans' apartments and 72 apartments for Elderly persons, a major problem was the ever present need to seek land to develop additional dwelling units for the use of Elderly Persons. The need for such dwelling units is manifested daily by telephone and written inquiries to the office. At the Annual Town Meeting in March, this Authority did submit an Article seeking to obtain the necessary two-thirds majority vote by a scant margin. It is the intention of the Authority to continue its efforts in this regard.
During the course of the year the Authority did make a voluntary contri- bution to the Town in the amount of $6336 which is the largest amount per - mitted under the law.
The Authority wishes to express its thanks to all Boards and Depart- ments of the Town for their cooperation throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ARLINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
James A. Coffey Joseph S. Vahey Thomas M. Kelly Edward J. Doherty Myron D. Chace
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
Report of the Cemetery Department
January 7, 1964
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Town Hall Arlington, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
The Board of Cemetery Commissioners herewith submit their Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1963.
BB Plot on the westerly side of Mill Brook was marked for three and four grave lots.
Cross Avenue from Center to Willow Avenue was repaired and black topped.
Trees were pruned and sixteen trees of various types removed by the Tree Dept. because of poor condition. These trees are to be replaced in 1964.
There were 451 interments during the year.
The Commissioners wish to thank Town Manager Edward C. Monahan and all Department Heads for their kind assistance. We also extend our appreciation to Supt. Edward C. Preston for hisfine work and all employees of the department for their co-operation during 1963.
The following are the receipts of the Cemetery Department for the year ending December 31, 1963:
Sale of Lots and Graves
$18,590.00
Annual Care
1,736.30
Foundations
2,385.00
Opening Graves.
15,560.00
Miscellaneous.
5,056.62
Perpetual Care
20,952.00
Income from Funds
18,152.44
Respectfully submitted, Board of Cemetery Commissioners
John H. Callahan, Chairman
T. Gordon Smith
Arthur L. McAvoy
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REPORT OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Annual Report of the Engineering Department
January 8, 1964
Mr. Edward C. Monahan Town Manager Town Hall Arlington, Mass.
Dear Sir:
During the year 1963 the usual work of this Department consisted of processing 88 building applications, which includes the assignment of street numbers and the checking of the proposed building grades; checking and inspecting the work of privately-employed contractors at 52 locations; drafting 7 taking plans and instruments for sewer, water and drain installa- tions; surveys, lines, grades and record plans of sewer, water or drain installations at 30 separate locations; calculating the assessments for sewer, water and street construction projects; estimating, designing and supervising the construction of 8 streets; estimating the costs of 14 streets for 1964 and the drawings of plans and sketches for 22 miscellaneous pro- jects; investigations of many accident claims and complaints as well as plans, information, estimates, etc. provided for many of the other Town Departments.
In addition, this Department made the contract plans and specifications and supervised the installation of the Waldo Road and Warren Street outlet drains; the traffic-light installation at the High School; the Robbins Farm Tennis Courts; fencing at Spy Pond Field and the Summer Street Play- ground; the Mill Brook Culvert at the High School and the Winslow Street parking area.
Contracts were prepared and installations inspected for the Robbins Library Auditorium relighting, the waterproofing at the Dallin Library, alterations to the jail cells at the Police Station and the floor tiling at the Park Circle Fire Station and the Robbins Library.
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