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JANITOR OF CHEMICAL HALL Raymond W. Haywood
FOREST WARDEN William W. Moxham
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
BUILDING INSPECTOR Charles E. Pearson
FENCE VIEWERS Board of Selectmen
BOARD OF APPEALS
Clarence A. Studley George W. Peavey Elmer A. Smith
Everett S. Webster Louis B. Tuck Roger C. Lummus, Clerk
INSPECTOR OF MILK Arthur W. Bryant
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES George A. Westover
DOG OFFICER Arthur W. Bryant
CHIEF OF POLICE Everett S. Webster
POLICE OFFICERS Walter M. Riggs Edgar Brown
William E. Foley
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ralph L. Wilkinson
George M. Roundy James D. McNamara
W. P. A. SPONSOR'S AGENT Wesley W. Munroe
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND BARNS Arthur W. Bryant
CLERK OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE AND PUBLIC WELFARE Wesley W. Munroe
The Board of Selectmen sitting with School Committee appointed:
WILLIAM WALTER DeWILDE
to fill the vacancy of the late Harold Peabody until next regular town meeting.
John Ward
Ernest P. Lane
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN
COMMITTEE TO REVISE BUILDING LAWS
Charles R. Jones, Chairman John Caldwell Charles Pearson
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS
Walter H. Meuse
Elbridge H. Gerry
Arthur W. Bryant
Charles W. Smith
William H. Russell
George H. Carder
Benjamin B. Shute
Frank L. Delamater
Fred W. Bryant
Chilton Hastings
Dr. George S. Robinson Minot H. Carter Chester Lowe
John R. L. Millar
Roger C. Lummus
Harry Higgins
Charles Sweetser
George L. Greene
George W. Peavey
Walter F. White
Joseph F. Smith
Clarence A. Studley
James C. Fletcher
Charles Smith
Josiah Poeton
Luther W. Hastings
LICENSES GRANTED IN YEAR 1940
LORD'S DAY
F. Earl Goddard
William A. Campbell
Leah H. Averill
Josiah Poeton
Emette Ruscitti
Louis Gersinovitch
Gerry Mansfield
Sagamore Spring Golf Club
Lyman H. Twiss
Bessie Martin
Walter H. Sheehan
Richard A. Thomas
Rufus T. Boothby
Julius Rombult Anson L. Strong E. F. Gerry Co. Arthur Putnam Lynnfield Motors Garage
W. J. Walker
Colonial Country Club
Harry F. Griffin
Martin J. Cain
George L. Greene
Emily W. Sargent
Harold J. Melanson
Elmer W. Goodwin
Angela J. Raffael
Florence S. Melanson
Caroline E. Swain
Louis Gersinovitch No. 2
AMUSEMENT LICENSE Kimball Boyd Corp.
DANCE HALL LICENSE Kimball Boyd Corp.
LODGING HOUSE LICENSE
Mrs. Lou Goddard Hattie K. Harvey Richard A. Thomas
Mary A. Donovan Anna E. Green Mrs. Harry Pembroke
Mrs. Charles E. Campbell
Geo. M. Roundy Co. Howard B. & Geo F. Stuart Perley Burrill Maxwell Kahn
Alymer Bennett
Joseph F. Smith
George P. Kimball
Daniel W. Leichner
Wilbur R. Talbart Wilkinson's, Inc. John F. Carter Edward M. Fletcher
Harold W. Treamer
Percy Briggs
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
LICENSE TO KEEP MORE THAN 25 HORSES Albert Newhall John J. Allen and Carl Jenson, d/b/a Allenhurst
PIG LICENSES
Martin Cain
Wm. J. Ewell Louis Schefish
Ralph E. Cox
Edw. M. Fletcher
Joseph F. Smith Wm. Vandenkerchoven
Reginald Campbell
INNHOLDER'S LICENSE
John E. Walsh, Laura M. Walsh-Suntaug Lake Inn
BOTTLER'S LICENSE
Alfred J. Hayward
Joseph F. Smith
PASTEURIZATION OF MILK Julius Rombult
COMMON VICTUALERS
Elmer W. Goodwin
Alice Martin
Wilkinson's, Inc.
Maxwell Kahn
Louis Gersinovitch Bessie Martin
George P. Kimball
Colonial Golf Club
Wilbur R. Talbart
Julius Rombult
of Lynnfield
Joseph F. Smith
Caroline E. Swain
Sagamore Spring
Alymer Bennett
John F. Carter
Golf Club
Harry F. Griffin
Donovan Bros.
LIQUOR LICENSES
Wilkinson's, Inc. "Ships' Haven"
All Alcoholic
John E. Walsh, Laura M. Walsh, Suntaug Lake Inn
All Alcoholic Package Goods
Lynnfield Beverages, Inc.
Donovan Bros.
Wine and Malt
Elmer W. Goodwin
Wine and Malt
Alfred W. Copeland
Package Goods Club License
Colonial Country Club of Lynnfield
REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Your Board of Appeals present the following report for the year 1940.
Under date of September 4, 1940 a request was received from Ermete Ruscitti for a permit to sell gravel to the Carlo Bianchi Co., Inc. for highway purposes.
Clarence Stone
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REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
Under date of September 27, 1940 a request was received from Editha P. Sherman for a permit to remove loam, gravel, and sod from the Davis Estate.
A public hearing before this Board was held on both petitions on October 21, 1940. Your Board personally viewed both locations in ques- tion. The Board considered these matters very carefully and on October 29, 1940 gave the petitioners an opportunity to withdraw their applications.
On November 12, 1940 applications were received from the Carlo Bianchi Co., Inc. to remove sand, loam, gravel and other materials from land of Ermete Ruscitti and also from land of Editha P. Sherman.
A public hearing was held on these applications on November 25, 1940. At this hearing the Carlo Bianchi Co., Inc. withdrew their appli- cation to remove material from the land of Ermete Ruscitti. At the close of the hearing the vote was unanimous not to grant a permit.
Respectfully submitted,
EVERETT S. WEBSTER, CLARENCE A. STUDLEY, GEORGE W. PEAVEY, LOUIS B. TUCK, ELMER A. SMITH,
Board of Appeals.
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Lynnfield:
In submitting my report of the activities of the Police Department from April 1st to January 1 there is much that I would like to say. I will, however, make my report as brief as possible and mention the highlights of the work done by the department.
The arrests made have been comparatively few, there being:
5 for Drunkenness
3 for Breaking and Entering and Larceny in the night time
2 for Theft of Automobiles
2 for Driving to Endanger Total 12 arrests
During the above period the department has served 68 summonses for out of town departments, handled and transmitted 56 notices for the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, covered 46 accidents, issued 128 tickets for Motor Vehicle violations.
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In addition to the above the department has responded to all fire alarms, handled traffic wherever necessary, covered funerals, weddings, etc. The department has also inspected unoccupied dwellings including those whose regular occupants were away for vacations or any other reason, some 50 summer residences are also inspected at regular inter- vals. Anything unusual discovered as a result of these inspections has been promptly reported to the owners. These duties, together with such duties as caring for persons either overcome or succumbed on the street or in public places, of which there were 4 during the above period, are what I believe has constituted a prompt, courteous and efficient service to the Town by the members of the department, both regular and special.
From these highlights there may be gleaned an idea of the activity of the department. In addition to the above mentioned duties can be added such minor duties as returning lost children to their homes, caring for runaway children, quelling disturbances among which are those even of a domestic nature. The department has also turned in 4 persons who falsely registered their automobiles as garaged in Lynn- field. Also during the year the department was successful in finding a home for a boy who at the time when found was wandering around aimlessly. Then too the officers have reported numerous street lights found to be out, slippery streets and many other hazards that en- dangered the lives and safety of the public.
The total amount of stolen property recovered by the Lynnfield Police Department during the above period is as follows:
Automobiles
$2,800.00
Miscellaneous 41.00
Total
$2,841.00
I am very grateful for the co-operation I have received from the members of the department and feel that a good job has been done. I would like to suggest the following for the good of the department:
First-A raise of pay for patrolmen.
Second-A cruiser car with two-way radio system.
Third-Civil Service.
With the above I am sure the efficiency of the department can be increased in a manner which will warrant the increased cost of maintenance.
Respectfully submitted,
EVERETT S. WEBSTER,
Chief of Police.
ALBERT G. TEDFORD
Died March 24, 1940 - Age, 84 years, 1 month, 23 days
Member of Fire Department 1906 to 1916.
Deputy Forest Fire Warden 1910 to 1916. Road Commissioner 1909 to 1912.
Member of Police Department 1910 to 1940.
Constable 1913 to 1940.
Chief of Police 1920 to date of death 1940.
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
and the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Herewith I respectfully submit my annual report of the Fire Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1940:
The Department responded to a total of 99 alarms.
There were 10 building fires, 4 chimney fires, 34 wood fires, which were all very heavy and troublesome, 26 grass fires, 2 oil fires, 5 dump fires, 7 false alarms, 2 electric fires, 5 auto fires, 3 emergency calls, 1 household furniture fire.
The department laid 6900 feet of 21/2 hose, 5600 feet of 11/2 hose, 8600 feet of booster line hose, 400 gallons of chemical soda and acid were used, 62 pony extinguishers and Indian pumps were used, 326 feet of ladders were raised.
The total loss from building fires was approximately $9600.00.
The Town should appropriate money for the extension of the fire alarm system. The Dodge truck should be replaced, and additional hose should be provided. Unless the above equipment is furnished the department cannot, in my opinion, render the efficient service that the fire insurance policy holders are entitled to receive, and our insurance rates may be raised.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM W. MOXHAM, Chief of Fire Department.
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
During the year ending December 31, 1940, one hundred and seven permits have been issued : New Dwellings 67 $283,800.00
approximate value
. Addition and repairs
18
approximate value
5,900.00
Garages
16 approximate value
3,650.00
Poultry Houses
3
approximate value
200.00
Greenhouse
1
approximate value 800.00
Out Building
1 approximate value 100.00
$294,450.00
Pumping Station
approximate
value 22,000.00
Total permits .107 approximate value $316,450.00 Fees for above have been collected and accounted for to Town Treasurer.
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
Building in Town this year is larger than any past year.
Respectfully submitted,
C. E. PEARSON, Inspector of Buildings.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following articles were sealed during 1940:
3 Platform scales
5 Beam scales
8 Spring scales
4 Computing scales
3 Slot weighing scales
19 Liquid measures
37 Gas pump meters
2 Oil measuring pumps
1 Counter scale
Fees collected, $27.17.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE A. WESTOVER, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The past year's work was carried on along the same lines as the previous twelve years. Woodlands were looked over for gypsy moth infestations and partly creosoted. Some of the worst infestations were sprayed where it was possible to get to them. There was heavy feeding of gypsy moths in woodland off Chestnut, Lowell and Walnut Streets.
Some very fine work was done by the W. P. A. crews, including creosoting, spraying, underbrushing and removing fire hazards in the woodlands.
There was a very heavy increase in Elm Leaf Beetles during the past year confined mostly to private property. Brown Tail Moths were confined to two webs found in the south part of the Town.
This work is carried on under the supervision of the State Depart- ment of Conservation. The State contributed $984.26 to the Town in money and supplies during the year.
Gypsy Moth infestations in the Center are located off Chestnut,
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Lowell and Main Streets, and in the south part of the town off Summer, Salem and Walnuts Streets.
I hope extra money will be appropriated at the coming Town meet- ing so that these infestations may be properly handled.
Respectfully submitted, LYMAN H. TWISS,
Superintendent.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1940.
I have inspected 21 barns where animals are kept and found all in good condition.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Milk for the year ending December 31, 1940.
I have inspected places where milk was kept for sale and issued licenses as required.
Number of licenses 28.
Fees collected $14.00.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Milk.
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1940.
I have answered 76 calls and disposed of 30 dogs.
I believe all dogs in the town have been licensed.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT,
Dog Officer.
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESTORING OLD MEETING HOUSE
Board of Selectmen
Town of Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Gentlemen:
At the 1940 annual Town Meeting it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) to be used by the Selectmen or by a Committee appointed by them to cover the cost of making surveys, plans and procuring estimates of the cost of restoring the Old Meeting House.
Subsequently the Selectmen continued the original Committee who submitted the preliminary report as the medium for expending the above appropriation.
Your Committee in compliance therefore with these instructions conferred with Mr. Philip Horton Smith of the firm of Smith & Walker, architects of Boston, who very generously had made a preliminary survey, and awarded them the contract for the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) for making surveys, preparing plans and estimates for the proposed restoration of the building in question.
This work has now been completed and report, plans and estimate of cost have been submitted by the architects, and your Committee therefore submits the following report.
The history of the building has been recorded and a digest of same was included in our preliminary report in 1940, and a repetition of this is not necessary in this report. What is of interest, however, is a brief discussion of the possibilities of restoration from a practicable and economic standpoint.
The point of greatest interest is the magnificently framed roof, well illustrated in the accompanying perspective drawing of the proposed remodeled interior, which shows the inverted ship style of roof construc- tion, which is rarely found today, and of which this particular roof construction is considered to be a fine example.
It would most nearly approach the ideal to consider the restoration of the building at its present size, since it seems impracticable after all these years to restore it to its original dimensions which were in the form of a square, although the architects have all of the data necessary in case such a plan was deemed feasible, however if this were done the use of the structure would be restricted to that of a valuable, almost unique historical monument, but it would have no practical everyday use.
In the opinion of the Committee it would be desirable to develop the plan whereby the first floor becomes available for some practical purpose, and by the removal of the second floor and the false ceiling expose to view the roof framing, with the galleries much as they were originally, for the sense of loftiness which dominated the early services is much too valuable to lose if it can possibly be retained.
LD Mass. Smith rad
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We therefore suggest a treatment which it is believed comes as close to meeting all of the conditions as is practicable and preserve for the community and for all of those interested in the early monuments of this country, the effect and sense of the first Meeting House, losing none of its unusual and quaint features save the box pews and high pulpit with its sounding board.
The proposed plan provides for the requirements of a public library reasonably well with provisions for a removable panel ceiling at the level of the gallery rail for use during the months when heating would be necessary.
The building would be taken back to its early appearance with the open galleries, the interior free of other obstructions up to the very roof, thus showing the structural system to the best advantage, with only book shelves and plastering on the walls back of them to indicate the modern work.
The proposed restoration has been laid out with sufficient exactitude and detail to enable any competent builder to furnish an estimate of the cost of the necessary reconstruction. Such an estimate has been received from a builder well experienced in such matters, in itemized form, and at the date of submission, November 14, 1940, the estimated cost was $19,876 for the entire work. To this would have to be added the architect's fee, and such an amount as might be considered necessary for contingencies.
The Committee is unanimous in its approval of the suggested restoration proposal, but questions somewhat whether the present time is propitious to request the citizens of the town to appropriate the amount of money necessary to restore this structure.
The carrying out of this proposal would necessitate the providing of new quarters for the Fire Department which would entail an additional expense, whether or not the Public Library was included in the restora- tion procedure.
If sufficient public interest could be aroused among the towns- people, it might be possible to raise by public subscription a portion of the expense necessary to restore the structure and thus relieve to a partial extent the financial burden on the town as a whole.
We therefore submit this report as one of progress in the hope that it will be carefully read and considered by the citizens and sufficient public interest aroused to preserve this priceless structure which many communities would give a great deal to possess.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN S. CALDWELL, Chairman ROBERT C. ROURKE CHARLES S. COMSTOCK ERNEST P. LANE
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
At the last annual Town Meeting an appropriation was made for the care of shade treees. This appropriation was used to take down dead and dangerous trees, and trim trees where there were dead and dangerous limbs, also for the removal of limbs which were low and an obstruction to traffic. Some cavity work was done, but there is a lot of this work to be done to save the present trees.
An appropriation was made for the purchase and planting of shade trees. Eighty-five Norway Maples were purchased and planted in different parts of the Town.
It is hoped that a much larger appropriation will be made at the next annual Town Meeting to carry on this work, and that another amount will be provided for the purchase of trees to be set out along the highways.
Respectfully submitted,
LYMAN H. TWISS, Tree Warden.
REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1940. Contagious Disease for the year 1940:
Measles 16
Chicken Pox 5
German Measles 3
Mumps 2
Scarlet Fever
4
Lobar Pneumonia
4
Pulmonary T. B.
7
Whooping Cough 26
Dog Bite 14
Diphtheria 0
Syphilis 2
Gonorrhoea 8
Suppurative Conjunctivitis 1
Undulant Fever 2
Anterior Poliomyelitis 1
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REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER
During the past year there has been a considerable decrease in the cases of communicable diseases reported to the Board of Health. I would like to repeat our requests for prompt reporting of these cases. Accord- ing to state law they must be reported whether a physician is in at- tendance or not. A copy of these reportable diseases is available to any resident.
Summary of Report
Ambulance calls 8
Number of complaints
6
Verbal notices 8
Inspections
22
Letters written
40
Telephone calls
185
Permits to attend school
30
Obstetrical cases
2
Surgical cases
3
Wells examined and water tested
11
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE S. ROBINSON, M.D., D.O.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
We had more snow this past year than usual. The streets were cleaned of sand and rubbish.
Main Street was finished with a seal coat of asphalt and pea stone under the Chapter 90 Maintenance Funds.
All the streets in South Lynnfield were tarred and sanded. The streets in the Center were not tarred on account of the new water system being installed. They will be taken care of this coming year.
I sincerely hope there will be another stretch of Summer Street built this year.
Sidewalks were re-built on Summer, Main and Salem Streets.
Bushes were cut along the highways all over Town.
Respectfully submitted,
MINOT H. CARTER, Supt. of Streets.
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REPORT OF THE SURPLUS COMMODITY DIVISION OF THE LYNNFIELD WELFARE BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby make my report of the Surplus Commodity Division of the Lynnfield Welfare Board.
Below are the amounts of food and clothing received in the Town from the Salem Warehouse during the year 1940.
Both the Boston Office and the Salem Warehouse have given me their utmost co-operation.
Approximately forty-five families have derived benefit from this assistance.
FOOD
Fresh Apples
3,170 Pounds
Dried Pea Beans
800 Pounds
Fresh Cabbage
1,548 Pounds
Cheese 74 Pounds
Case Eggs
1,380 Dozen
White Flour
3,920 Pounds
Oranges
3,390 Pounds
White Potatoes
6,030 Pounds
Raisins
1,925 Pounds
Lard
1,944 Pounds
Rolled Oats
270 Pounds
Ham
617 Pounds
Fresh Peaches
100 Pounds
Dried Lima Beans
500 Pounds
Butter
555 Pounds
Cereal Wheat
882 Pounds
Corn Meal
2,300 Pounds
Graham Flour
2,916 Pounds
Fresh Grapefruit
1,448 Pounds
Fresh Pears
270 Pounds
Dried Prunes
1,100 Pounds
Rice
1,300 Pounds
Fresh Tomatoes
450 Pounds
Salt Fat-Backs
610 Pounds
Bacon
822 Pounds
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REPORT OF SURPLUS COMMODITIES
CLOTHING
Women's Bloomers
12
Girls' Cotton Dresses
72
Men's and Boys' Jackets
30
Girls' Cotton Nightgowns
24
Men's Nightshirts
6
Men's Pajamas
86
Full Sheets
78
Men's and Boys' Shorts
78 48 6
Women's Cotton Dresses
170
Layettes
6
Women's Cotton Nightgowns
119
Women's Pajamas
18
Men's Pants 42
Men's and Boys' Shirts
306
Women's and Girls' Skirts
6
Boys' Cotton Suits
18
Men's Dungarees
66
Boys' Pants
54
Baby Blankets
3
Children's Pajamas
66
Combinations (Women's)
6
Full Wool Blankets
24
Total clothing articles issued during 1940 1344
During 1940 the value of food received was $2,721.19 as against $2,196.99 in 1939. In addition to this allotment of food, there was distributed in the Town, WPA clothing having a value of $1,168.20 as against $1,497.45 in 1939. The combined value of both food and clothing for the year 1940 was $3,889.39.
Respectfully submitted,
WESLEY W. MUNROE,
Supervisor.
Women's Slips
Women's Blouses
CASE LOAD OF THE SURPLUS COMMODITY DIVISION OF THE LYNNFIELD WELFARE BOARD
Increase
Decrease
Month
Cases
Persons
Cases
· Persons
Cases
Persons
January 1, 1940
44
171
February 1, 1940
50
190
6
19
March 1, 1940
52
201
2
11
April 1, 1940
49
190
3
11
May 1, 1940
50
195
1
5
June 1, 1940
44
172
6
23
July 1, 1940
48
183
4
11
August 1, 1940
43
161
5
22
September 1, 1940
39
155
4
6
October 1, 1940
40
160
1
5
November 1, 1940
39
154
1
6
December 1, 1940
43
170
4
16
December 31, 1940
43
169
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REPORT OF FEDERAL ACTIVITIES
REPORT OF FEDERAL ACTIVITIES IN LYNNFIELD DURING 1940
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Moth Project 17878-Control and suppress leaf feeding insect pests throughout the Town.
As Lynnfield is in an area bounded by cities and towns much in- fested with gypsy and brown tail moths, this project is very beneficial to our Town. This project was opened January 2, 1940 and closed July 12, 1940 when spraying was completed.
Playground Project 16769-To improve playground off Main Street.
Ball Field-Much good work was done this year on the ball field. Two wooden grand-stands were erected to accommodate five hundred fans. These stands were set in a cement base and given two coats of paint. A modern back-stop was erected and from reports I hear, league games will start the early part of April.
Tennis Courts-Last year two tennis courts 100 by 100, were left in the rough. This year approximately 500 yards of gravel was placed as a base and 100 tons of bituminous concrete was applied as a finishing coat. In the spring the Town should purchase fence for said courts and equipment to complete the above.
In the near future a new project should be drawn up to include a wading pool, field house for showers and toilets and space for storing equipment.
I wish to thank the following Government Officials: Mr. Denis Delaney of the State Office and his staff; Mr. Harry M. Shanahan of the Salem District Office and his staff. They have been so willing to give their time and assistance in discussing difficult problems in town finance and Government rules and regulations.
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