Town of Lynnfield, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, annual report 1949-1960, Part 82

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

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Offices are provided for all Town Departments and a conference room is available for use of all Departments in case meetings are too large to be held in individual offices. While we have designated locations of certain Town Depart- ments, these can be re-arranged, if necessary, if individual problems arise.

One of the major changes required in the modernization plan is the relocation of the rest room facilities. At the present, there is no wash room for the ladies on the first floor and suffi- cient space should be provided for a lounge asso- ciated with the wash room. It is felt desirable to move these facilities to the rear of the building to make them more available to the permanent office force and to reduce local traffic.

A major item of cost appears to be involved in the heating system. The present one pipe steam heating system has been unsatisfactory due to the difficulty of balancing the system to provide equal heat throughout all offices. The other maintenance requirement is primarily in the area of painting, caulking and replacing brok- en windows, etc. The outside of the building has not been painted for over five years and al- though the wood is in exceptionally good shape, a major scraping and painting job is required.

We anticipate a total cost of this moderniza- tion program to be approximately $25,000. De- tail rough estimates are attached. This will pro- vide the Town of Lynnfield with a quite ade- quate Town Hall for the next ten years.

Adequate space is available for the anticipated Town requirements during that period. The com- mittee feels that this expenditure is quite worth- while at this time as it will eliminate the need for a major investment for a new Town Hall.

In view of the two story construction of the Town Hall, the committee feels that most of the offices on the first floor are reasonably cool dur- ing our relatively short summer. Although there was quite a bit of discomfort last year, it is felt that this was an exceptional summer and does not warrant installation of air conditioning for all of the Town Departments. A minimum air conditioning can be provided through air coolers in each of the offices for an anticipated $1,000.00 additional.

G. E. LaRochelle Chairman Roger Gerry William Moore

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Guards Room 17' x 16'

Police Chief 9' x 21'

Selectmen 25' x 16'

Vault 8' x 12'

Assessors 24' x 16'

C1.

Storage 12' x 71

C1.

Police Desk 17' x 17'

Police Captain 15' x 15'

Inspectors & Board of Health 17' x 15'

Treasurer 17' x 15'

Tax Collector 18' x 16'

Men 14' x 13'

DOWN

TOWN HALL - LYNNFIELD

FIRST FLOOR

Down

Veterans Agent 14' x 13'

Peabody Memorial 25' x 15'

DOWN

Stage

Main Hall - 43' x 40'

Dressing Room

"Women

14' x 13'

Down

TOWN HALL - LYNNFIELD

SECOND FLOOR

Dressing Room

Planning Board & Finance Committee

25' x 15'

Welfare Agent 14' x 13'

Welfare Agent

Peabody Memorial 17' x 16'

Town Counsel 9' x 21'

Wire Inspec - tor

Inspector

Building Plumbing & Cess - pool In- spector

Vault

Assessors 24' x 16'

8' x 161

8' x 16'

C1.

New Mens Lavatory 12' x 11'

Vest. 7 x 9.5

New Womens Lavatory & Lounge 17' x 17'

Conference Room 15' x 15'

Park & Cemetery Commis - sion

Record Storage Room

Treasurer 17' x 15'

Tax Collector 18' x 16'

Board of Health

DOWN

14' x 13'

TOWN HALL - LYNNFIELD

FIRST FLOOR, (REVISED)

Down

Dressing Room

Veterans Agent 14' x 13'

Selectmen 25' x 15'

DOWN

Stage

Main Hall - 43' x 40'

Planning Board & Finance Committee 25' x 15'

Dressing Room

Down

Women 14' x 13'

TOWN. HALL - LYNNFIELD SECOND FLOOR, (REVISED)

C1.

8. 5 x 15'

8.5'x15

8' x 12'

8' x 16'

ROUGH ESTIMATE ON BUILDING RENOVATIONS TOWN HALL, LYNNFIELD

1. Strap ceiling of auditorium and cor- ridor upstairs including stage area- finish with ceiling tile $ 1,500

2. Extend partition at rear of auditori- un to ceiling

250

350

500

5. Renovate ladies rest rooms second floor

350

3,500

350

8. Repair gutters and rear steps and railings (3 sets) 450

9. Paint outside of building two (2) coats and caulking 2,500

10. Remove men's rest room first floor and remodel for suitable office space

11. Ereet two (2) partitions in present Selectmen's Room and cut in two (2) doors to corridor. Doors in each partition

12. Partition back rooms right and left to provide new rest rooms for both sexes

3,000

1,500

14. Repair basement soil pipe and dry well to keep water out of basement .. 300

15. Panic bars on emergency exit doors and front doors 600

16. Build record storage room into pres- ent inspector's room and cut in door 350

17. Remove old partitions unused in basement and remove material from premises 200

$16,600

ROUGH ESTIMATE ON HEATING RENOVATIONS, TOWN HALL, LYNNFIELD

1. Boiler and burner $1,500

2. First floor, 14 thermostats and mo- torized valves 1,100

3. Second floor, 4 thermostats and mo- torized valves

4. Main Hall, 2 thermostats and 6 mo- torized valves

5. New radiators, second floor

6. New radiators, first floor

7. First floor, 5 extra motorized valves

8. Set up boiler and burner, 3 men, 2 days

9. Stock around boiler 150

10. Labor on returns, 2 men, 5 days 300

11. Stock for returns 150

12. Labor to install motorized valves, 2 men, 2 days

120

13. Condensate pump installed 300

14. Steam valves where needed 125

15. Wire burner and condensate pump 100

16. Wire thermostats and motorized valves 180

17. Miscellaneous 60

Total Heating Renovations $6,645

ROUGH ESTIMATE ON ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS, TOWN HALL, LYNNFIELD

1. Replace existing electrical service with new 200 ampere service $ 475

2. Rewire basement including sufficient outlets for adequate lighting and pow- er. Remove obvious dead wiring. Existing BX and Romex to be utilized where possible.

730

3. Replace approximately eighteen (18) lighting fixtures 325

4. Replace front outdoor fixture and two (2) rear fixtures

5. Wiring of two new rest rooms, first floor

125

6. Repair stage foot lights 30

7. Remove existing open wiring third floor storage closet 25

8. General checking and replacement of existing unsafe wiring on third floor 125

9. Remove the remaining gas fixtures 100

Total Electrical Renovations $1,920

400

300

400 200

250

170

3. New ceiling in present Peabody Rm.

4. Repair all windows, replace where necessary approximately fifty (50) windows

6. Repaint all offices, main hall and corridors inside building

7. Asphalt tile first floor corridor

350

550

13. Plumbing for above (5 fixtures) ..

LYNNFIELD CENTER GOLF COURSE STUDY COMMITTEE

Interim Report of the Recreational Development Site Committee

To the Voters:

Article 16 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1959 authorizes a committee of seven to negotiate with the owner for the acquisition of the land known as the "Lynnfield Center Golf Course" for re- creational purposes and to report back to the Town in writing.

This Interim Report is submitted by the Com- mittee authorized by the vote of the Annual Town Meeting of 1959, Article 16. In lieu of the final re- port we had hoped to submit to the Town recom- mending action to be taken at the 1960 meeting. We have followed the directions given us by the Town Meeting, and have entered into negotiations with the owner of the land known as the "Lynn- field Center Golf Course," continuing these nego- tiations to a point of impass. Now we must re- turn to the Town for further direction, and pro- pose to do this at the Annual Meeting of 1960.

We have determined that the land in question is suitable for the purpose set forth in the article, that the owner is willing to negotiate with the Town for purchase or taking; that there is a need for a family Recreational Development Area in Lynnfield; and that action should be taken by the Town to acquire such an area before all areas large enough for this purpose have been acquired by private parties for other purposes.

We have inspected both land and buildings. It is our opinion that all the needs of the Town for a central recreational area can be met in this one site. It is located nearly at the geographical

center of Lynnfield. There is ample space for future needs. The land is suitable for develop- ment without any natural obstacles like ledges. etc. The existing buildings are in such shape that they can serve our purpose for the immediate future. (Note: We do not include the Danforth House buildings in our proposal, which are the 21/2-story house and the old foundation and the driveway.)

We have not been able to determine just what the extent of the land in question is, nor have we been able to arrive at a fair price. The Town did not vote an appropriation of funds for the use of this Committee in 1959. It is apparent that both a survey and an appraisal of the land will have to be made before further negotiations can be held with the owner. We estimate that the cost of this will be about $5,000.00.

Since it is our opinion that immediate action should be taken by the Town to acquire this land for recreational purposes, we ask that an article be inserted in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of 1960.

The committee consists of the three selectmen and one member each from the school depart- ment, park and cemetery board, Lynnfield Little League, and Lynnfield Y.M.C.A.

Owen E. Applin Proctor A. Coffin Mason J. Condon Ross F. Coon Secretary Donald R. Ross Chairman Louis D. Savage Irving S. Skinner

LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE

As a result of the March, 1959 Town Meeting at which time the sum of $23,000.00 was appro- priated for an addition to the Center Library, the Board of Selectmen appointed Mrs. John H. Kimball, Mr. Richard N. Eckert, Mr. Charles W. Hosterman and Mrs. Charles E. Herlihy as miem- bers of a Library Building Committee together with the Library Trustees.

This Committee met in April and named Mr. James Y. Lake to be chairman of the group, at which time Mr. Ralph E. Watrous of Lynnfield was appointed as the architect. Upon approval of the plans and specifications for the addition the award of the building contract was made to the firm of Alfred Johnson and Sons of Winchester, as the lowest bidder. Work on the addition was begun in May and was completed as specified in

October. The construction work and the Library furnishing programs were completed according to the Committee's plans, within the allotted funds.

Up to the time of the Library Open House and dedication held on Sunday, November 15, 1959, the committee met 14 times.

James Y. Lake Chairman Rudolph P. Sclilenker Nancy C. Santeusanio Virginia D. Kimball Richard N. Eckert Charles W. Hosterman

Muriel B. Herlihy Secretary

EMERGENCY EXIT ROAD COMMITTEE

The Board of Selectmen was authorized by the citizens of Lynnfield at the annual town meeting in March 1959, to appoint our committee, which will hereafter be referred to as the Emer- gency Exit Road Committee.

Our committee was called to organize on Tuesday, May 26, at 8 p.m. by Mr. Condon of the Board of Selectmen.

Mr. Condon outlined the duties and the pur- pose of the committee. Mr. Condon said the pur- pose of the committee is to study and investigate all aspects of another possible exit from the Pill- ings Pond Road area, for emergency purposes. This committee was advised that we were not restricted to any specific area.

At the completion of the committee's study, we were instructed to make a report of our find- ings and our recommendations to the Board of Selectmen before Nov. 1, 1959-so that an article may be placed in the warrant of the Annual Town Meeting in March 1960.

This committee took into consideration all possibilities in the Pillings Pond Road area.

In the first area we considered was the area of Bourque Road and Lovell Road. The commit- tee took a field trip over the area. Our findings on this area are;

1. The terrain is low and swampy in a good part of the area, with a culvert running through it.

2. Since this is to be an emergency road, the time element involved in obtaining a right of way over the Boston & Maine R. R. seemed to defeat the purpose. These rights of ways often take two years to obtain.

3. There would be additional expense in pur- chasing the right of way.

4. The town would have to pay for signal lights.

5. Considerable expense would be incurred on the town for a good deal of fill needed in the area.

6. Added to the expense of the project, would be the installation of drains to channel water from the swamp area to the east, running south- erly.

7. The means of exit would be in the same general area and in the same direction as the existing entrance and exit (Pillings Pond Road) .

8. By connecting Bourque Road and Lovell Road, this Committee feels traffic would be di- rected down Underhill Road,, which is danger- ously narrow, and enters Stillman Road and Lovell Road at a bad curve.

These reasons combined seemed to indicate, in the opinion of the committee, that a connec- tion between Bourque Road and Lovell Road would not offer the best solution, and would not be in the best interest of the town.

This committee then considered a connection between Bourque Road and Crest Road, across the island. This was dismissed for the following reasons :

1. The fill required between Bourque Road and the island, and the island and Crest Road would run into a great deal of expense.

2. Crest Road runs down hill onto Summer Street, where it enters on a blind curve. It seem- ed unwise to direct any more traffic into the area than necessary.

We then considered the removal of the "block" between Oakridge Terrace and Edgemere Road. We agreed this would not serve the best interests of the town because-

1. There would be considerable time and ex- pense involved to overcome known legal en- tanglements.

2. It would cost the town an excessive amount to straighten and widen the street.

The committee then considered a connection between the town's Right of Way (east of Pillings Pond Road) running to the Park and Edgemere Road.

The committee then took various and numer- ous field trips over the area and found it most feasible for the proposed emergency road for the reasons listed below:

1. A road in this area would follow approxi- mately the Master Plan (Benjamin Plan) in providing a Main artery in the area.

2. It would open up an approach to the Park.

3. It would direct the flow of traffic in the opposite direction from the present exit.

1. This committee contacted Mr. Koza and an agreement was reached to the effect he would donate the right of way to the town, gratus for the sum of $1.00.

5. The committee contacted Mr. Edward Hart and he agreed he also would donate a right of way across his property to the Town, gratus.

NOTE: Mr. Koza and Mr. Hart were both assured by this committee that we would not affect the 40,000 square foot lots. Both gentle- men are willing to make the contribution of the 50 foot right of way in the best interest of the town.

6. Obtaining the land in this way is very economical for the town.

7. Mr. Fletcher was contacted and he said, construction of a twenty-foot gravel right of way could be accomplished for a sum not exceed- ing $950.00. This does not include legal or engi- neering fees.

8. Also of great importance, Mr. Fletcher said that under favorable conditions, this emer- gency exit could be put into favorable travel condition in approximately three days.

9. This committee feels a road placed as we propose, will be very good for the entire town, both now and in future planning. In the event a development is started in the area before a road such as this is laid out, it may become very diffi- cult to again get a through way to circle the pond. In the event, also, when one cruiser is on duty, and should he be in South Lynnfield, con- siderable time could be saved in travel if it were needed in the areas close to the Pillings Pond Road area.

10. We feel also that such a road would be good for the Fire Department. It is our feeling

that emergency vehicles should have more than one entrance and exit.

This committee also recommends the town take a fifty foot right of way from the proposed road to the Boston & Maine R. R. Right of Way as shown on plan and marked with a red "A". We feel this wise so if the Boston & Maine R. R. bed is available to the town, the artery could be tied in, completing the circle around the pond, closely aligned to the Master Plan.

We recommend the town also take a fifty foot right of way shown on plan and marked with a red "B".

Including the cost of legal and engineering fees, the approximate cost of this project will re- quire an appropriation of approximately twenty- six hundred dollars ($2600.).

This committee respectfully recommends that an article be included in the warrant of the 1960 annual town meeting, sponsored by the select- men, covering our recommendations.

We have truthfully studied and now submit our findings for your consideration, trusting you find it a complete report, in so much as we went as far as we could without available funds.

Mrs. Norma C. McKillop, Chairman

Mrs. Mary Celata,

Secretary

Richard Wolsey Herbert Chase Frank Emery

HUCKLEBERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

The Huckleberry Hill Building Committee, or- ganized by action of the March 1957 Town Meet- ing, submitted a budget together with bids for the March 1958 Town Meeting. The proposal did not receive the required two-thirds vote. A revised proposal submitted at the September 1958 Special Town Meeting was approved and the construc- tion contract was awarded to Sciaba and Co. on November 5, 1958.

The building, designed by Rich & Tucker Asso- ciates, consists of 12 elementary classrooms, a special purpose classroom, remedial reading room, all-purpose room, office, health room, and kitchen. It is one story in height and is construc- ted of a structural steel frame, fire resistant roof, brick exterior walls and cinder block partitions. Its proximity to the Glen Meadow area allows pedestrian access for the majority of students attending.

The severe winter of 1958-59 delayed all at- tempts to start work until spring. Since April of 1959, the construction has been under way to achieve completion of all necessary work for occupancy of the building by students and fa- culty by late winter of 1960.

W. H. Decker Chairman

L. A. Batchelder Financial Secretary

J. F. Leonard Recording Secretary

W. M. Aldrich WV. A. Macleod, Jr.

Dr. L. D. Savage W. J. Schultz

Sanitarian Inspector

I have the houor to present the report of the milk and food inspection division for the year ending December 31, 1959.

There were 485 determinations made on samples of milk and cream for total solids, but- lerfat, bacterial content, coliform and phos- phatase. The average total solids for milk was 12.80, butterfat 3.85%, bacterial count 4,500. The

butterfat for light cream was 18.50, bacterial count 5,600. The butterfat for heavy cream was 40.00, bacterial count 7,800.

I made a total of 228 inspections of eating and food establishments and took 54 bacterial swabs of eating and drinking utensils.

ROBERT W. RIMBACH

Sanitarian

Licensing Authority

During the year, licenses for the sale of alco- holic beverages were renewed for the following licensees:

Package Store, all alcoholic Lynnfield Beverages, Inc. Turnpike Bottle Shop, Inc.

Common Vietualer, all alcoholic Colonial at Lynnfield, Inc. Goodwin's Clam Shop Sun (' China, Inc. Wilkinson's, Inc.

Club, all-alcoholic Tally-Ho Club, Inc. Wakefield Elks Homes Association

Numerous one-day licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages were issued to or- ganizations holding outings and meetings in Town.

Two applications were received for licenses to sell wines and malt beverages in retail package stores, and public hearings were held on them by the Authority. Action was taken as follows:

The application of Arthur J. LeBlanc for a license to sell wines and malt beverages at his store at 550 Summer Street was denied. The Authority felt that to grant such a license to an establishment operating in a limited business district, where such a use is not permitted by the Zoning By-Laws, would not be in the best interests of the Town. An appeal was made by LeBlanc to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Com- mission of the Commonwealth, and a public hearing held by the Commission. The case was remanded by the Commission to the local Au- thority for reconsideration, since the Commis- sion felt that granting of the license would not be detrimental to the Town. A second hearing was held by the Authority, and the license was again denied, since the Authority felt that no new evidence had been produced to warrant issuance of a license.

The application of Peter J. Romano for a license to sell wines and malt beverages at 275 Broadway was approved and a license for the balance of 1959 was granted. The Authority felt that no evidence was produced to show cause for denial of a license, since this location is in a General Business District and such a use is not prohibited by the Zoning By-Laws. An appeal was made to the ABC by several citizens of the Town, asking for a reversal of the decision of the local Authority. The basis for this claim was that the Authority had not issued its decision within the time prescribed by law. This was true, the decision having been delayed two days beyond the time limit, due to the absence of one member of the Authority from Town on business and the desire of the other two members to have him review the case before a decision was reached. The ABC directed that the 1959 license be withdrawn, and an application filed for 1960. A hearing was held by the ABC on the new application, and the decision of the local Authority to grant the license was upheld by the Commission.

We feel it should be pointed out that the sale of alcoholic beverages is a legal business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that such sales have been approved by vote on a ballot for the Town of Lynnfield by a required number of voters. We have received many communications from townspeople who apparently feel that no more package store licenses should be granted, regardless of circumstances. We do not feel that the local Licensing Authority can be expected to deny licenses when there are no legal grounds for so doing. It seems that, if a majority of the townspeople do not want the sale of liquor in Lynnfield, their recourse is to so indicate their preference on the ballot the next time the ques- tion comes up for a vote.

LYNNFIELD LICENSING AUTHORITY Ross F. Coon Chairman Proctor A. Coffin Mason J. Condon

Dog Officer

I herewith submit my annual report of the duties performed by me as Dog Officer.

I received and answered seventy-eight (78) telephone calls. Twice canvassed the town for unlicensed dogs. Seventy-four (74) dogs were picked up. Thirty-five (35) dogs were returned

to their rightful owners. Thirty-nine (39) dogs were humanely disposed of. Forty-two (42) dead animals were picked up on the street.

TONY PROCUROT

Dog Officer

Veterans' Services

I herewith submit my report of the Depart- ment of Veterans' Services and Veterans' Graves Registration for the year ending December 31, 1959.

Veterans' Benefits

One permanent case has been added as of October 31, 1959 making a total of five benefit cases to be taken care of each month. Eleven emergency cases were handled during the year for a period of a week to a month, and the usual requests for information regarding Veterans' Administration problems, taxes, etc.

Veterans' Graves Registration

All veterans' graves within the town were properly marked with a flag holder on May 30th (Memorial Day), and all graves are in good condition as per my investigation.

I wish at this time to thank all persons and organizations for their cheerful and efficient co- operation with this department during 1959.

BURTON B. COGSWELL Veterans' Service Director

Lynnfield Center Water District

The Lynnfield Center Water District was es- tablished under Chapter 336 of the Acts of the Legislature in the year 1939. The installation was completed and service was given from December 15, 1940.

The following figures will show the growth of the District from 1941, its first full year of operation, to and including 1959:

New Summer Street Standpipe

1941 1959

Source of Supply Driven wells 30 -21%"

Gravel packed wells

65 - 21/2" 1

Standpipes

423,700

(gallons) 423,700 1,680,000

Total Consumption during year

8,532,167

107,892,933

Gallons per day each inhabitant 36

Total miles of pipe

251/2

Number of hydrants 80

195

Number of services in use

243

1,396

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New Pumping Station off Main Street

Tree and Moth Superintendent

Nature in 1959 reversed the dry trend of pre- ceding years, supplied generous moisture almost continuously throughout the year. The winter damage to evergreens and some shade trees was inestimable and cannot be fully assessed for sev- eral years. Complete dehydration of many spe- cies was caused by extreme continued cold and high winds. Old, as well as new plantings suffered alike and were winter killed.

Mulching for evergreens is very important for the proper care and health of the shrubs and trees and is doubly important in a year of little or no snow cover.

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Town of Lynnfield, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, annual report 1949-1960, Part 82

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

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