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In addition to our other activities during the planning and construction period, we have maintained close touch with the State School Building Assistance Commission, supplying that body with all required information as it developed, and obtaining from them the approvals necessary to safeguard the Town's interest in the School Building Assistance fund.
The last major construction contracts, covering the sewage disposal system and the curb and paving work, were awarded in late May and early June, re- spectively. In the meantime, arrangements were made for refinishing the furnishings to be transferred from the existing building and for purchase of the additional items required. Deliveries were sched- uled to assure arrival before the September opening,
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but not so early as to interfere with the contractor's last minute work on the building. The contract for furnishing and installing the shades was also ar- ranged during this period, as were the various pur- chases of kitchen equipment, china, silverware, floor machine and the like. The last major furnishings purchase was the portable seating for the gymnasium.
On August 14, 1950, the Committee made a formal inspection of the completed building and advised the General Contractor of its acceptance, subject to cor- rection of certain minor defects. These were cor- rected, and on the following September 5, the building was turned over to the School Committee for occu- pancy and use. Classes began the following day.
FUTURE PLANNING AND EXTENSION OF THE BUILDING
The building has been designed to permit future expansion to the extent of two additional classrooms and an auditorium or the equivalent. It is contem- plated that the classrooms will be added at the South end of the main classroom wing, and that the audi- torium will be constructed as an extension of the gymnasium. With this in mind, the present gymnasium stage has been so arranged that it can be reversed to face the auditorium, and the passageway fronting the cafeteria kitchen has been laid out for convenient extension to connect with the auditorium. Piping and electrical circuits have been sized so suit the en- larged building, as have the oil burners. The boilers, however, will require one additional section each if the present load-capacity ratio is to be maintained. Space has been provided in the boiler room for this purpose.
It is also possible to add a second classroom wing by extending the corridor leading from the south side of the lobby to the south. No provision for such an extension has been made in the design of the building services, however, nor is it recommended. This Committee feels concentration of more than 360 elementary students (i.e., 12 classrooms) in one area should not be attempted in a town of the character of Lynnfield.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
This building has been designed and constructed in such fashion as to minimize maintenance and to make the day-to-day cleaning operations as simple and easy as is practicable. Toilet room walls and floors are designed to be scrubbed and flushed clean with a hose. Corridor walls may be wiped clean of pencil marks, handprints, and the like with a damp cloth. Gymnasium and lobby walls may be cleaned by scrubbing with soap and water. Floors (except the gymnasium floor) require only periodic waxing, with an occasional scrubbing, these operations to be per- formed at such intervals as experience may indicate. A floor machine with suitable attachments has been provided for this purpose. This machine, with the addition of a steel wool pad, may also be used to maintain the gymnasium floor. Lighting fixtures should be cleaned and relamped as necessary. Win- dow cleaning may be done conveniently with a brush, rubber squeegee and chamois.
Interior walls, other than tile or face brick, and interior ceilings, will require painting at approxi-
mately 4-year intervals, this primarily to maintain the efficiency of these light-reflecting surfaces. It is suggested that the painting sub-contractor be con- sulted concerning choice of paints. (See Appendix I.)
Exterior wood and metal work, including steel sash, should be given one coat of a good quality lead and oil paint at least once every three years. The building roof carries a 20-year bond and should re- quire no attention beyond a yearly inspection for an indefinite period.
The heating system should be cleaned and checked before the start of each heating season, at which time the room and roof ventilating fans should also be checked and lubricated. It is suggested that the heat- ing and ventilating sub-contractor be retained to do this. (See Appendix I )
The electrical system requires very little main- tenance. It is suggested, however, that a competent electrician be employed to check the system, includ- ing electric motors, once a year, at which time circuit breakers and switches should be tested for function- ing, lubricated as necessary and blown free of dust. The electrical sub-contractor should be consulted on this. (See Appendix I ) The fire protection sys- tem, including the fire extinguishers, should be checked and tested periodically (at least once a year) by the Fire Department.
The sewage disposal system requires only re- moval of sludge from the septic tank about every two years. This item should not be neglected, since to do so might result in carry-over of solids and even- tual clogging of the tile field.
Driveways, parking area, and walks should be repaired as necessary. Grassed areas need no maintenance beyond cutting, early spring fertilization, rolling and reseeding of worn or bare spots.
SCHOOL BUILDING ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
The Committee has kept in close touch with the State School Building Assistance Commission during the building planning and construction period, and constantly endeavored to protect the Town's interest in the School Building Assistance fund. To this end, we have filed with the Commission at its offices at 88 Broad Street, Boston, the following documents, as required by the Commission. The Project Number is 117.
Item No.
Description
Date of Filing
1. Statement of Intention.
2. Educational Specification. 4-14-49
3. Site Maps, Size, Location, etc. 4-14-49
4. Preliminary Drawings.
5. Working Drawings.
8- 6-49
6. Specifications.
8- 6-49
7. Copy of Contract with Architect. 5-11-50
9. Copies of Construction Contracts
5-11-50
a. General Contract
b. Sewage Disposal Contract. 5-11-50
c. Curb and Paving Contract.
10. Copies of All Change Orders
5-11-50
12. Form F - Plan for Financing - Preliminary ยท
1-24-50
The following items remain to be filed:
8. Evidence of Payment to Architect.
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11. Evidence of Payment to Contractors, (including all miscellaneous ex- penditures for which reimburse- ment is claimed).
13. Form F - Plan for Financing - Final.
14. Certificate of Acceptance of Building by the Town.
We understand that evidence of payment may be photostatic copies of either receipted bills or bills and cancelled checks to cover. We understand also that on completion of filing of the above, the Town will be eligible for disbursement of School Building Assistance funds. We have been assured by the Commission (letter dated December 14, 1949) that the assistance will be forthcoming. It is suggested, nevertheless, that the Town contact the Commission as soon as is convenient, placing before it the neces- sary information (as listed above) and pressing for early payment.
COMMITTEE RECORDS
Complete records of the Committee's meetings and activities have been maintained by the Secretary, Mr. Walter H. Kuestenmacher. It is our intention that he retain these records for a period of one year after the date of this report, at the conclusion of which period he shall turn the complete file over to the Board of Selectmen for preservation in the Town's archives.
One complete set of building drawings, revised to reflect the "as built" condition, and one copy of the specifications has been placed in the hands of the School Committee. A duplicate set of plans and specifications has been filed with the Principal of the School.
FUNDS AND EXPENDITURES
Funds provided to this Committee for use in connection with the construction and furnishing of
Report of THE BOARD OF APPEALS
During the year 1950 the Board of Appeals held 20 public hearings under the zoning and building by- laws.
Variances were granted to permit the erection of 26 dwellings on lots containing insufficient area and/or street frontage. Two such requests were denied and one of these has been appealed to the Superior Court where it is waiting trial.
Appeals for variances due to insufficient set-back from the street and/or insufficient clearance from side boundaries of lots were granted in three cases.
Three public hearings concerning removal of gravel. One permit was issued with restrictions. Realty Construction and Engineering, Inc., was denied a permit to remove gravel from the site of its proposed development between Walnut and Sum- mer Streets. The third of these hearings was to consider possible revocation or revision of a permit previously issued, but the causes for complaint were
the building, clearing of the site, and for Committee expenses, are as follows:
Clearing Fund, Appropriated 3/10/47 . $ 3,000
Fund for Committee Expenses,
Appropriated 11/1/48 1,000
Construction and Furnishings Fund, Appropriated 3/14/49 350,000
Supplemental Appropriation of 1/23/50 45,000
Total
$399,000
Disbursement of Funds was as follows:
Land Clearing
$ 3,000
Building Construction.
339,554
Sewage Disposal System .
11,672
Landscaping, Roads and Walks.
6,047
Building Equipment and Furnishings
13,297
Architect's Fees
20,037
Insurance
534
Bond Issue Costs
795
All Other
1,700
$396,636
Unexpended Balance. 2,364
Total
$399,000
Note: The above figures are believed to be sub- stantially correct, but are subject to adjustment on final audit.
It is recommended that the unexpended balance be retained in the construction fund for such post- construction work as may be necessary and for pur- chase of such additional equipment as experience may show is required.
Respectfully submitted,
New School Building Committee, Howard S. Armerding Willis P. Burbank
Charles W. Kessler Arthur B. Maddison
George L. Seavey
Walter H. Kuestenmacher, Secretary
Oscar S. Bray, Chairman
corrected prior to the hearing and the Board allowed the gravel removal to continue.
The Board denied, after a public hearing, a peti- tion by a non-resident for a permit or variance to allow the manufacture and sale of candy in a resi- dence on the Newburyport Turnpike.
The Board held a public hearing and now has under consideration an appeal from the refusal of the Building Inspector to issue a permit for the erection of a prefabricated house, the construction of which does not conform to our building code. The impor - tance of this appeal, because of the precedent that might be established and because an adverse deci- sion would probably be appealed to the Superior Courtasa test case, has caused the Building Inspec- tor and the Board of Appeals to conduct an exhaus- tive investigation which has not yet been concluded.
ELIOT K. GRANT Chairman
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Report of BUILDING DEPARTMENT
It is interesting to note that of 174 permits issued for new buildings or additions 162 were substantially complete at the end of the year. In addition some buildings that were under construction for several years have been completed and are occupied.
There have been a few minor violations of both the Building Laws and the Zoning Ordinance but all were corrected. A very fine spirit of cooperation was manifested by most of the builders and owners of property during the past year.
Historically, 1950 was one of the most important years since the beginning of building inspections in Lynnfield. The completion of the new South School and the building of the new Episcopal Church as well as the new forty thousand dollar addition to the Centre Congregational Church all prove that our town is trying to keep pace with the rapid increase in population. It is evident that the citizens of Lynn- field are willing to sacrifice to provide these facilities of which any town might be justly proud.
Respectfully submitted, HOWARD S. ARMERDING Inspector of Buildings.
-100
91
92
78
NUMBER OF PERMITS
.75
59
56
50
43
25
7
0
1941
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
BUILDING PERMITS FOR RESIDENCE CONSTRUCTION
Report of TAX COLLECTOR
Year Ending December 31, 1950
Commitments
Collected
Abated
Tax Titles
Refunds
Interest
Balance
1948 Personal
$ 140.04
$ 10.80
1949 Personal
2,506.54
1,744.96
$ 53.30
13.31
708.28
1950 Personal
14,150.15
13,454.63
235.20
$ 144.00
.18
604.32
1947 Real Estate
56.28
47.88
8.40
4.50
1948 Real Estate
5,231.28
4,951.71
41.40
$119.37
297.46
118.80
1949 Real Estate
22,812.52
16,049.35
579.74
529.32
391.55
322.86
6,045.66
1950 Real Estate
268,054.85
243,834.52
5,209.28
927.92
38.25
19,938.97
1948 Poll
10.00
4.00
4.00
.24
2.00
1949 Poll
70.00
42.00
2.50
28.00
1950 Poll
2,572.00
2,230.00
224.00
2.00
.12
120.00
1948 Motor Vehicle Excise
41.51
7.24
.50
34.27
1949 Motor Vehicle Excise
2,123.68
1,468.81
99.97
52.92
18.04
607.82
1950 Motor Vehicle Excise
38,127.86
32,944.32
2,403.34
1,369.64
15.72
4,149.84
$355,896.71
$316,790.22
$8,858.63
$648.69
$2,888.03
$714.50
$32,487.20
Respectfully Submitted,
CLIFFORD C. HAM
Collector of Taxes
January 15, 1951
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF LYNN- FIELD:
My report of the Building Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1950 is as follows:
New Dwellings . 92
Barns, Sheds and Poultry Houses
13
Alterations and Repairs. 70
Demolition (Dwellings) 1
Demolition (Small Buildings) 7
Business Buildings . 1
Alterations to Business Buildings 15
Private Garages. 10
Moving . 1
Churches 1
211
Total Permits Issued
Inspections Made 487
All fees have been collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer.
$ .82
$ 129.24
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Report of WELFARE BOARD
Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer:
In submitting the Annual Report for the Depart- ment of Public Welfare for 1950, I am going to devi- ate from the usual procedure of directing my Report to the official family and instead I have addressed it to Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer.
The local Welfare Department is your agent, dele- gated by you to do this work. There are three cate- gories under which we operate. General, Relief, Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children. GENERAL RELIEF:
During the year you provided assistance to 18 persons who were in need of your help because they were unable to provide for themselves. They were the aged, the handicapped, the sick, the deserted and the unemployed. They were your friends and neigh- bors, your fellow citizens. Because of your invest- ment and interest, they are healthier and happier, thereby making our town a better place in which to live.
Of the number of persons on General Relief not all are the unemployed. Some of them are the aged who do not meet the eligibility requirement for Old Age Assistance because they are not citizens, lack proof of age or lack the necessary residence re- quirements.
Your department does not treat people as "cases" but as individuals. It performs some service for them and encourages them to participate in the so- lution of their own problem. Many people come to us who need no financial help at all. They seek advice and service. Some of your neighbors and friends are helped greatly by talking over their family or personal problems with some one who understands. These family problems seem to be on the increase in this Atomic Age.
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE:
During the year your tax dollar provided adequate
Report of PLANNING BOARD
In compliance with section 81 (c) of Chapter 494 of the Acts of 1913, as amended to date, the Planning Board of the Town of Lynnfield, hereby submits its report to the citizens of the Town.
During the year the Planning Board has approved under Chapter 211, plans for three developments - twenty lots in Sherwood Forest, eleven lots on Wing Road, and seventeen lots in Eastern Slopes. Also under consideration during the year was a proposed subdivision to be built off Walnut Street. Plans have not been filed, however, and the builders have re- quested no further action.
A total of 11,555 feet of streets have been ap- proved for acceptance.
The Zoning By-Law was amended during the year with the establishment of a residential zone having 15,000 sq. ft. lot areas. In addition, a comprehen- sive study of further rezoning has been made and proposals for the establishment of an additional 15,000 square footarea and a 20,000 square foot area will be presented at the Annual Town Meeting.
Upon the request of the Board of Selectmen, a study of the motor traffic and parking in the Center was made and a plan submitted to that Board.
assistance to 65 citizens who were 65 years or over. They were cared for in their own homes, in the homes of relatives, in nursing and boarding homes or in the hospital.
Some recipients of Old Age Assistance have re- sources which are deducted from their budget which is based on Standards set up by the State Department of Public Welfare as provided for by law. These re- sources are varied -- they are from Old Age and Survivors' Insurance, private pensions, income from children who are legally required to contribute be- cause their yearly salary is in excess of the exemp- tions granted by law. Persons with no private in- come must be fully aided.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN:
Most of the cases receiving Aid to Dependent Children are from homes where the father is de- ceased, where parents are separated by divorce or by desertion or the breadwinner is physically handi- capped because of illness.
Under this form of assistance you have kept in- tact, 8 families representing 26 persons.
THANK YOU:
I am sure that as your Agent of Public Welfare you want me to thank all those who have helped us to administer our programs. They are the Board of Selectmen, the heads of the various municipal de- partments, the State Department of Public Welfare, who through its various staff members have been helpful, the private agencies in the town in the family and child care, health and recreation fields.
Respectfully submitted, Wesley W. Munroe Agent
Definite steps have been taken to draw up a Mas- ter Plan of the Town.
In previous reports we have mentioned the desir - ability of a Town Forest for Lynnfield. To crystalize some definite action, we recommend that a Commit- tee be appointed for that purpose, to consist of a member of the Planning Board, a Water Commission- er together with such other person as the Selectmen may suggest. We would also recommend that any land shown on the area marked on the map of the Town that is taken by the Town under a Tax Title be submitted to the Planning Board or the Forest Com- mittee, if one is appointed. In this manner we may add to the acreage already set aside for that purpose. We hope to have about nine acres which is now owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts given to the Townasa start of another Forest in a different area.
The Planning Board meets in the Selectmen's room at the Town Hall the first and third Wednesday of each month and cordially invites anyone wishing to confer with it.
LYNNFIELD PLANNING BOARD T. N. FERREN Secretary
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Report of POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 31, 1951
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND THE CITIZENS OF LYNNFIELD:
Following is the annual report of the Police De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1950. We have answered 822 complaints requiring police attention as well as the usual number not necessitating police action.
The total number of arrestsfor the year was 141 as classified:
Male Female Total
Assault
4
0
4
Robbery
4
0
4
Intimidation.
1
0
1
Breaking, Entering, Larceny
14
0
14
Forgery .
2
0
2
Larceny and Attempt
9
0
9
Larceny of Automobile
2
0
2
Using Auto Without Permis- sion of Owner
5
0
5
Adultery .
0
1
1
Delinquency.
1
0
1
Disturbing the Peace.
2
3
5
Use of Resuscitator 7
As in past years we have investigated many prop- erty damage cases not listed above which have been settled satisfactorily to all concerned without making arrests or going to court.
We have answered all fire alarms and have re- ciprocated in every way possible for the splendid cooperation which we have received from all the Town departments.
Respectfully submitted,
EVERETT S. WEBSTER Chief.
Report of HEALTH OFFICER
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1950.
Dog Bites 12
Chicken Pox
22
Scarlet Fever
2
Whooping Cough 2
Anterior Poliomyelitis 2
German Measles 5
Measles
11
Mumps
13
Gonorrhea 2
Lobar Pneumonia 1
The Pre-School Clinic for immunization against
Other Activities Include:
Summons Served for Other Departments.
52
Motor Vehicle Violations to Registry . .
126
Lost and Stolen Property Recovered .
$8,681.70
Ambulance Cases . 126
7
Lost and Missing Persons Located
5
Commitments 19
Escapees Apprehended 2
Automobile Accidents Investigated.
40
Condition of Roads Reported.
11
Stray Dogs and Animals Cared For 136
Street Lights Reported Out. .
293
Live Wires Guarded by Police
15
Messages Delivered .
33
Driving Licenses Suspended .
33
Dead Bodies Cared For .
4
Motor Vehicle Transfers
203
Court Appearances .
56
Vacant Houses Checked .
192
Driving Under the Influence .
2
0
2
Gaming and Present
25
0
25
Motor Vehicle Laws Violating 14
0
14
Traffic Rules, Violating. .
40
7
47
Recapitulation
1 Against Person
9
2 Against Property . 32
3 Against Public Order
100
Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, and Vaccina- tion against Small Pox was well attended this year. This will be held again this coming spring. We hope to give every child in the community protection against these diseases.
The Well Baby Clinic which has filled a needed place in the community has been temporarily sus- pended. We are hoping to be able to have this worth- while function again in operation in the near future.
I wish to again state that all communicable re- portable diseases should be reported whether a physician is called or not. According to Massachu- setts State Law the householder is responsible for so reporting.
Respectfully submitted,
GSR: VT
GEORGE S. ROBINSON, M.D.
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1
Cruiser Out of Town (Police Business) Hrs. 251
Doors Found Open, Made Secure .
Report of PARK AND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
The newly-elected members of the combined Park and Cemetery Commission hereby submit their first annual report to the Voters of Lynnfield.
As you are aware, this Commission did not com- mence operations until April 1 of 1950, with a budget submitted to them of which they had no previous knowledge. One of the first things your Commission did was to appoint a working Superintendent for the Department. This was accomplished through adver- tising and receiving applicants. The man who was appointed was a former Commissioner who was thoroughly familiar with the Cemetery work. (Mr. Raymond Pearson). Another man was also appointed for a period of 6 months to assist Mr. Pearson. This period was later increased to 8 months.
As you voters may not be aware, the amount of money available for the purpose of care and main- tenance of lots and graves in our cemeteries has been derived from the interest received from en- dowment funds for certain particular lots in the cemeteries. Mr. Pearson was instructed this last year to care for all graves and lots in the Cemeteries because it was much more economical to go right through the cemeteries and cut and mow the grass than it would have been to care just for the endowed lots. In the past, lots were sold for just the cost of the grave with no provision being made for perpetual care unless the owner so desired to deposit a sum of money for that purpose.
Your new Commission increased the price of graves and added perpetual care. After making a survey of other towns and their charges, your Com- mission set a figure which we believe to be in keeping with surrounding towns.
Your Commission purchased a used one-half ton pick-up truck to be used by the Park and Cemetery Department which has more than paid for itself in use throughout 1950. It was necessary also to pur- chase a new power mower for the Department as the one available was much too small and light for the work laid out for it. We also purchased the neces- sary tools, which included shovels, rakes, shears, etc. used in this work.
The following figures are for the monies taken in by the Cemetery Department for 1950:
New Endowments $1,025.00
Sale of Lots and Graves. 275.00
Opening of graves, foundations, and money received from persons for care of lots
which were not endowed 514.00
Interest withdrawn on endowments. 370.50
Total taken in by the Department for 1950. $2,184.50 (Your Park & Cemetery Budget for the Year 1950 was $5,770.00)
A new section of Forest Hills Cemetery was prepared this Fall to be open for the sale of lots this year. This was completing some work started by a previous Commission.
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