Town of Lynnfield, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, annual report 1949-1960, Part 18

Author: Lynnfield (Mass.)
Publication date: 1949-1960
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 846


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An Amendment to this motion was made by Leslie Luscombe that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $ 23,399.65 for the general expense of General Government for 1951, with salaries apportioned as follows:


Selectmen: Chairman $400, other two mem- bers $350.00 each $ 1,100.00


Selectmen's clerk 450.00


Treasurer 1,100.00


Accountant 1,400.00


Collector 1,200.00


Other finance Officers and Accounts


Finance Committee Clerk 100.00


Gen. Government Clerk 2,080.00


Gen. Government Clerk Extra (at rate of $1,820 per year) 1,500.00 Town Counsel 600.00


Town Clerk 350.00


Elections and Registrations 688.00


Planning Board Clerk 100.00


Janitor Town Hall 1,820.00


Custodian Chemical Hall 450.00


The Amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried whereupon the motion as amended was then voted on and declared carried unanimously.


Article 5. Voted: On motion of Clifton Hodgdon; duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,800.00, to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, to shingle or otherwise provide a new outer covering for the outside walls of CHEMICAL HALL.


Article 6. On motion made by Leslie Luscombe, duly seconded, it was voted that action on this ar- ticle be taken up after Article 88. A unanimous vote.


Article 7. Voted unanimously: On motion of Theodore Palizzolo, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $122.40 for the pay- ment of a DELINQUENT BILL of the Police Depart- ment to Steeves Motor Co., of Lynn for repairs to the Police Cruiser in 1947, in accordance with the provisions of Section 64 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws.


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Article 8. Voted unanimously: On motion of Everett Webster, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 to be used for the purchase of a NEW CRUISING CAR for the Police Department, and to permit the disposal of the present cruiser. The funds received from the disposal of the present cruiser to be used toward the purchase price of the new cruiser. The purchase of the new car and disposal of the old car to be made under the super - vision of a committee consisting of the Board of Selectmen and the Chief of the Police Department.


Article 9. A motion was made by Mr. Webster that the town raise and appropriate the sum of $7,500.00 for the purchase of a new AMBULANCE for the Police Department. The purchase to be made under the supervision of a committee consisting of the Board of Selectmen and the Chief of the Police Department.


This motion was seconded, voted on and declared lost, unanimously.


Article 10. A motion was made by Mr. Howland, and seconded, that the Town vote to amend the Traffic By-Laws by adding thereto the following section:


NO ALL NIGHT PARKING


Section 50. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency to park said vehicle on any street in Lynnfield for a period of time longer than one hour between the hours of twelve midnight and 6:00 A. M., on any day.


An amendment to this motion was made by Mr. Rideout to strike out "one hour" and insert "three hours." This amendment was afterward withdrawn, and action reverted to the original motion of Mr. Howland.


An amendment was then made by Joseph Furrier, duly seconded, that action on this article be indefin- itely postponed. This amendment was voted on and carried. The original article as amended was then voted on and declared carried.


Article 11. A motion was made by Mr. Howland, duly seconded, that the Town voted to amend the Traffic By-Laws by adding thereto the following section:


OWNER PRIMA FACIE RESPONSIBLE FOR VIOLATIONS


Section 51. If any vehicle is found upon any street or public highway in Lynnfield, in violation of any provisions of these by-laws, and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or the person in whose name such vehicle is registered, shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation.


As a two-thirds vote was required on this article Tellers were appointed, and the result was as follows:


In favor Opposed


200 34


The motion was declared carried.


Article 12. A motion was made by Mr. Howland, duly seconded, that the Town vote to amend the Traffic By-Laws by adding thereto the following section:


INTERFERRING WITH SNOW REMOVAL


Section 52. The Road Commissioner, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing ice from any way, may remove, or cause to be re- moved to some convenient place, including in such term a public garage, any vehicle interferring with such work, and may impose liability for the cost of such removal and of the storage charges, if any re- sulting therefrom, upon the owner of such vehicle.


As a two-thirds vote was required on this article Tellers were appointed, and the result was as follows:


In favor 146


Opposed 71


The motion was declared carried.


Article 13. A motion was made by Mr. Howland, duly seconded, that the Town amend the Traffic By- Laws by adding thereto the following section:


RESTRICTED PARKING


Section 53. The Board of Selectmen may restrict, allow, or restrict or allow with limitations, streets or other areas within the Town for the parking of vehicles as in its discretion it deems necessary, and cause such areas to be posted with appropriate of- ficial signs therefor. After such areas have been set off and so designated by appropriate official signs, adequately posted, any person violating such regula- tion shall be dealt with according to law.


As a two-thirds vote was required on this article, tellers were appointed with the following results:


In favor


Opposed


206 7


The motion was declared carried.


Article 14. A motion was made by Mr. Thwing, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,624.00 for the general expense of the BOARD OF ASSESSORS apportioned as follows:


Salaries $2,500.00 to be divided as follows: Chairman $900.00, for each of two other Assessors $800.00, balance for expenses.


An amendment to this motion was madeby Mr. Schilling, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,624.00 for the general expense of the BOARD OF ASSESSORS for 1951, allocated as follows:


Salaries


Assistants


Expenses


$ 2,500.00 325.00 799.00


The amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried, after which the original motion as amended was voted on and carried unanimously.


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Article 15. Voted Unanimously: On motion by Mr. Poeton, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $12,112.50 for the general expense of the FIRE DEPARTMENT for 1951 allo- cated as follows:


Chief's salary $ 1,000.00 1,900.00


Assistant Officers


Privates


3,000.00


Others


500.00


Expenses


5,712.50


Article 16. Voted unanimously: On motion by Mr. Hodgdon, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,900.00 for the expense of HYDRANT RENTAL FOR FIRE PROTECTION.


Article 17. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,355.00 for OTHER PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY apportioned as follows:


Building Inspector Sealer of Weights and


$ 1,515.00


Measures


165.00


Dog Officer


675.00


An amendment to this motion was made by Mr. Chadwell, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,355.00 for OTHER PROTECTION OF PER- SONS AND PROPERTY for 1951 apportioned as fol- lows:


Building Inspector's Salary $ 500.00


Fees, not to exceed 75% of building permits issued 800.00


Other expenses 215.00


Sealer of Weights and Measures


Salary


135.00


Expenses


30.00


Dog Officer


Salary


450.00


Expenses


225.00


The amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried after which the original motion as amended was voted on and carried unanimously.


Article 18. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Luscombe that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $915.00 for the general expense of HEALTH AND SANITATION for 1951, including the Board of Health, Inspector of Animals and Inspector of Milk, to be allocated as follows:


Board of Health


Salary of Board


$


30.00


Health Officer


300.00


Expenses


500.00


Inspector of Animals


Salary Expenses


40.00


15.00


Inspector of Milk


Salary Expenses


20.00 10.00


Article 19. A motion was made by Mr. Munroe, and seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,455.00 for the general expense of the WEL- FARE DEPARTMENT.


An amendment to this motion was made by Mr. Grace that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,455.00 for the Welfare Department for 1951 to be allocated as follows:


Board of Public Welfare $ 60.00 Agent 780.00 4,615.00


Expenses


The amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried after which the original motion as amended was voted on and carried unanimously.


Article 20. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Grace, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $7,100.00 for the general expense of AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN.


Article 21. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Grace, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $29,000.00 for the general ex- pense and administration of OLD AGE ASSISTANCE, to be apportioned as follows:


Agent Expenses


1,820.00 27,180.00


Article 22. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Munroe, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $500.00 for the payment of BOARD AND ROOM for patients at the Essex County Sanitorium, under the supervision of the Board of Health.


Article 23. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Luscombe, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,010.00 for the cost of Vet- erans' Benefits during 1951 and the general expense of the Veterans' Director during 1951, to be alloted as follows:


General expense


Salary


Transportation


$ 1,610.00


300.00


100.00


Article 24. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Luscombe, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to cover the cost of certain repairs, alterations and additions to the MAIN AND BRANCH LIBRARIES as follows:


Main Library


1. New Toilet Room


2. Complete fixtures for toilet including sep- tic tank and connections.


3. Excavation and installation of new boiler room in basement.


4. New hot air heating system including oil burner.


5. Water Service.


Branch Library


1. Addition to building to house new toilet.


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2. Complete fixtures for toilet including septic tank and connections.


3. Water Service.


4. Certain repairs to present building.


At this time a motion was made by Mr. Schilling, duly seconded, that action on Article 26 be taken. This was voted on and carried unanimously.


Article 26. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Schlenker, duly seconded, that the Town appropriate the DOG LICENSE MONEY refunded by the County of Essex for 1950 for use of the Public Library.


Article 25. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Schilling, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2,380.00 for the general expense of the Public Libraries for 1951, allocated as follows:


Salaries


$ 1,852.00 125.00


Extra Clerk Hire


Other Expenses (In addition


to other funds)


403.00


Article 27. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Caldwell, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $153,863.00 for the general ex- pense of the School Department for 1951, apportioned as follows:


Superintendent


$ 2,100.00


Clerk


577.44


Teachers


59,180.00


Supervisors


2,899.00


Janitors


7,150.00


Doctor


250.00


Nurses


861.00


Secretary


500.00


Travel out of State


15.00


Summer Playground


1,000.00


General Expenses


79,330.56


Article 28. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Kessler, duly seconded, that action on this article be indefinitely postponed.


Article 29. Votedunanimously: On motion of Mr. Hobbs, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $750.00 for the care and main- tenance of MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND, said money to be spent under the direction of the School Committee.


Article 30. A motion was made by Mr. Burbank, and seconded, that the Town accept the REPORT OF THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE, ap- pointed under article 1 of the November 1, 1948 Special Town Meeting, and to discharge said Com- mittee, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to continue to a conclusion, negotiations with the Mass- achusetts School Building Assistance Commission for financial assistance on the New South School.


An amendment to this motion was made by Mr. Harriss, that the Town vote to extend a vote of thanks to the New School Building Committee.


This amendment was seconded, voted on and carried after which the original motion as amended was voted on and carried unanimously.


Article 31. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Carl Davis, duly seconded, that the Town raise and


appropriate the sum of $300.00 for the observance of Memorial Day, said amount to be expended under the supervision of Post 131, American Legion.


Article 32. A motion was made by Mr. Palizzolo, and seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 to repair the old polling booths, build additional POLLING BOOTHS FOR each pre- cinct, and provide adequate lighting for all booths.


This motion was voted on and declared lost.


Article 33. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Luscombe that action on this article be indefinitely postponed.


Article 34. Votedunanimously: On motion of Mr. Palizzolo, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to establish a GASOLINE FUND.


Article 35. A report of the Planning Board on this article was read by Mr. Tuck before any action was taken.


A motion was then made by Mr. Tuck, duly sec- onded, that the Town amend the Zoning By-Law by changing from a residential district to a business district that portion of land described as follows:


Beginning at a stake on Main St., Lynnfield Center, and running in a Northwesterly direction by land for- merly of George M. Roundy 296.88 feet to a stake; thence turning in an Easterly direction 13.00 feet to a stake; thence turning and running in a Northerly direction 130.40 feet to a brook; thence turning Easterly along said brook 50.40 feet; thence turning and runningalong said brook Southeasterly 150.5 feet; thence continuing in the same general direction by land formerly of William E. Roundy 249.7 feet to a bolt on Main St .; thence turning and running Westerly along Main St., 140.95 feet to the point of beginning. (Above land commonly known as Roundy's Store Property)


An amendment to this motion was made by Mr. Haskell to indefinitely postpone action on this article which was seconded, voted on and lost.


The original motion as made by Mr. Tuck was then voted on. This article being one that required a two-thirds vote, tellers were appointed with the following results:


In favor


Opposed


236 20


The motion was declared carried.


Article 36. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Chadwell, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $4,810.00 for the general expense of the Moth Department for 1951, to be apportioned as follows:


Salaries Expenses


$ 4,000.00 810.00


Rate of pay to be at a maximum of $1.20 per hour for laborers and $1.35 per hour for the Superintendent.


Article 37. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr.


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Palizzolo, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1,000.00 for the general expense of PRIVATE MOTH WORK.


Article 38. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Chadwell, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1,420.00 to be used by the Tree Warden for trimming and caring of trees along the highways in 1951, to be apportioned as follows:


Salaries Expenses


$1,200.00 220.00


Pay to be at the maximum rates of $1.20 per hour for laborers and $1.35 per hour for Superintendent.


Article 39. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Pray, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $2,210.00 for PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DUTCH ELM DISEASE in 1951, to be allocated as follows:


Salary and Wages Expenses


$ 1,600.00 610.00


Pay to be at the maximum rate of $1. 20 per hour for laborers and $1.35 per hour for Superintendent.


Article 40. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Luscombe, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to be used by the Tree Warden to PURCHASE AND PLANT SHADE TREES along the highways.


Article 41. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Luscombe, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $285.00 to be used by the Tree Warden for CUTTING BRUSH along the highways.


Article 42. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Palizzolo, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2,250.00 and transfer the sum of $6,750.00 from Excess and Deficiency until reim- bursedby Essex County and Commonwealth of Mass., for reconstruction of Summer Street in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General Laws.


Article 43. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Palizzolo, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 and transfer the sum of $1,000.00 from Excess and Deficiency until reim- bursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for maintenance of Chapter 90 Roads in accordance with Chapter 90 of the General Laws.


A motion was made at this time by Mr. Cox to act on Article 46 before taking action on Article 44. This was duly seconded, tellers appointed who returned the following count: two-thirds vote being required.


In favor Opposed


133 18


The motion was declared carried.


Article 46. A motion was made by Mr. Cox, and seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,100.00 and transfer from Machinery Account the sum of $2,500.00 for the purchase of a NEW TRUCK for the Highway Department.


An amendment to this motion was made by Mr. Luscombe that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 and transfer the sum of $3,600.00 from Machinery Account for the purchase of a NEW TRUCK for the Highway Department.


The amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried, after which the original motion as amended was voted on and carried unanimously.


Article 44. A motion was made by Mr. Cox, and seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $27,556.00 to be apportioned as follows:


Salary, Road Commissioner $ 3,640.00


Highway employees rate of pay to be $1.25 per hour


An amendment was made by Mr. Coon that the sum of $26,932.00 be raised and appropriated for the general expense of the Highway Department for 1951 allocated as follows:


Commissioner's Salary $ 3,640.00


Wages 11,732.00


Expenses


11,560.00


and that the maximum rate of pay for highway workers be $1.20 per hour.


The amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried, after which the original motion as amended was voted on and declared carried.


Article 45. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Cox, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $1,000.00 for the CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SIDEWALKS.


A motion was made at this time by Mr. Ferren, and duly seconded, that the meeting adjourn for one week, to March 19th, at 7:30 P.M., which was voted on and declared carried.


Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.


WINTER SCENE IN LYNNFIELD


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Record of Adjourned ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Held March 19, 1951


The meeting was called to order by the Modera- tor Gordon Millar at 7:45 P.M., with approximately 125 present.


Article 47. Voted unanimously: On motion of Clifton Hodgdon, duly seconded, that the Town trans- fer from the Skating Rink Account the sum of $300.00 for the purchase and erection of NEW STREET AND HIGHWAY SIGNS.


Article 48. A motion was made by Mr. Cox, and seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200.00 for the purchase of a New STONE SPREADER, and to authorize the Road Commissioner to dispose of three old sand spreaders, the proceeds of which are to be applied toward the cost of the new stone spreader.


An amendment to this motion was made by Mr. Luscombe that action on this article be indefinitely postponed.


The amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried, after which the original motion as amended was voted on and carried unanimously.


Article 49. A motion was made by Mr. Cox, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $ 5,058.00 for the CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE as follows:


1. 1,375 feet on Main Street running Northerly from Lowell Street.


2. 350 feet on Lowell Street running Easterly from Main Street.


An amendment was made by Mr. Luscombe that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 for the cost of drainage on Main Street running Northerly from Lowell Street.


The amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried, after which the original motion as amended was voted on and declared carried, unanimously.


At this time a motion was made by Mr. Luscombe that action on Article 6 be taken up at this time. The motion, duly seconded, was voted on and declared carried.


Article 6. A motion was made by Mr. Webster, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $23,109.00 for the general expense of the POLICE DEPARTMENT, of which $ 1,290.00 would be appor- tioned for a clerk at the rate of $30.00 per week.


An amendment was made by Mr. Luscombe that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $22,192.00 for the general expense of the Police Department for 1951 to be allocated as follows:


Chief's salary


$ 3,718.00


Patrolmen


Intermittent Officers


12,584.00 4,275.00


Expenses


1,615.00


The amendment was seconded, voted on and car- ried, after which the original motion as amended, was voted on and declared carried.


Article 50. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Howland, duly seconded that the Town accept the pro- visions of Chapter 538 of the Acts of 1950, which amends Chapter 40 of the General Laws by inserting Section 6E after Section 6D and provides, in substance, that the Town may make minor repairs on Private Ways, which have been opened to the public use for six (6) years or more, if the abutters petition for such repairs and pay for same.


Article 51. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Chadwell, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $5,926.00 for the Park and Cemetery Department for 1951, apportioned as follows:


Wages Expenses


$ 4,776.00 1,150.00


and that the maximum rate of pay for laborers be $1.20 per hour, and that a rate of $1.35 per hour be the maximum for Working Foreman.


Article 52. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Bryant, that the sum of $300.00 be transferred from the "Sales of Lots and Graves" account, to be used at WILLOW CEMETERY for the improvement of the roads. This motion was duly seconded.


Article 53. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Bryant, duly seconded, that the Town vote to grant the Park and Cemetery Department authority to SELL LUMBER cut down at Suntaug Park, the proceeds from which to be turned over to the Town Treasurer, Harry W. Higgins.


Article 54. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Bryant duly seconded, that the Town grant the Park and Cemetery Department permission to dispose of a Jacobsen POWER MOWER, the proceeds from which to be turned over to the Town Treasurer.


Article 55. Votedunanimously: On motion of Mr. Nelson, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1,800.00 for the payment of the COLLECTION OF GARBAGE for the second year of a three year contract.


Article 56. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Jackson, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2,700.00 for the payment of the COLLECTION OF RUBBISH for the second year of a three year contract.


Article 57. A motion was made by Mr. Armerding, duly seconded, that action on this article be indefin- itely postponed. Tellers were appointed and the counted vote was as follows:


In favor 57 Opposed 67


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The motion was declared lost.


A motion was then made by Mr. Blake, duly sec- onded, that the Town accept Section 4B of Chapter 136 of the General Laws, to allow the Board of Select- men to grant licenses for the operation of BOWLING ALLEYS on the Lord's Day.


This motion was voted on and declared carried;


Article 58. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Luscombe, duly seconded, that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee of five members to study and set-up a tentative plan which would CLASSIFY CERTAIN POSITIONS OF EMPLOY - MENT in the Town, and establish minimum and maximum salaries therefore, in accordance with Chapter 351 of the Acts of 1948; the committee to submit said plan to the Board of Selectmen not later than July 1, 1951.


Article 59. Voted: On motion of Mr. Howland that the Town elect the BOARD OF SELECTMEN for a term of three years, and at the election of Town Officers at the annual election in March of 1952, to elect one member of the said Board for one year, one for a term of two years, and one for a term of three years, and at each annual election thereafter, elect one member of said Boardfor a term of three years. This motion was duly seconded.


Article 60. Votedunanimously: On motion of Mr. Luscombe, duly seconded that the Town raise and ap- propriate $5,000.00 to be used as the RESERVE FUND.


Article 61. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Palizzolo, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $ 31,885.00 for the PAYMENT OF NOTES maturing during 1951.


Article 62. Voted unanimously: On motion of Mr. Palizzolo, duly seconded, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $ 5,500.00 for the PAYMENT OF INTEREST on debts and loans during 1951.




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