Town of Lynnfield, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, annual report 1961-1970, Part 23

Author: Lynnfield (Mass.)
Publication date: 1961-1970
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1002


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Approval of site plan in conjunction with restaurant (The Ship) at 24-26 Broadway. Granted September 20, 1963


Case No. 63-17 - October 1, 1963 Leon J. Delaney


Exception to permit a private hunt club at the Hudson Farm, 598 Main Street.


Petition withdrawn November 12, 1963


Case No. 63-18 - October 1, 1963 D. Joyce Altman


Variance to subdivide land on Summer Street opposite Lakewood Road into three lots with insufficient frontage.


Denied December 3, 1963


Case No. 63-19 - October 1, 1963 Matthew H. Rowell


Variance to erect a directional sign at cor- ner of Lowell and Main Streets in a residential area which does not apply to the building on the property.


Denied October 18, 1963


Case No. 63-20 - October 1, 1963 Filipino Puleo


Variance to erect a tool shed at 1005 Summer Street with insufficient side yard clearance.


Denied October 23, 1963


Case No. 63-21 - October 1, 1963


Harvey Pastan


Variance to erect dwelling on Lots 142 and 163, Doncaster Road, with insufficient frontage. Granted October 18, 1963


Case No. 63-22 - October 1, 1963


Richard & Bertha Schaefer


Variance to subdivide property at corner of Summer Street and Island Road into two lots with insufficient area and frontage.


Granted October 23, 1963


Case No. 63-23 - October 1, 1963


Eugene V. Perkins


Variance to erect single family dwelling on Lot No. 87, Lovell Road, with insufficient frontage.


Petition withdrawn October 1, 1963


Case No. 63-24 - November 12, 1963 Janice L. Ridley


Variance of rear yard clearance at 51 Ledge Road to add to existent dwelling.


Granted November 29, 1963


Case No. 63-25 - November 12, 1963


Esther F. Kassels


Exception to provisions of Subdivision Con- trol Law (Chapter 41) to permit conversion of existent garage at 57 Ledge Road to a one- family dwelling unrelated to a way.


Continued to January 7, 1964


Case No. 63-26 - November 12, 1963


Russell E. & Grace M. Franck


Variance of side and rear yard clearance at 36 Homestead Road for the erection of a tool shed.


Petition withdrawn November 4, 1963


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Case No. 63-27 - November 12, 1963


Five Associates Trust


Variance to the Building By-Law to permit erection of a rigid frame building on property known as "Kimball's" on Salem Street.


Granted November 29, 1963 with condition


Case No. 63-28 - December 3, 1963


Five Associates Trust


Approval of site plan in conjunction with building for light manufacturing at property known as "Kimball's" on Salem Street.


Granted December 3, 1963


Case No. 63-29 - December 3, 1963


John R. Zappala


Variance to permit the substitution of smaller more restrictive free-standing sign in lieu of


the legally existent free-standing sign at "The Ship", 24-26 Broadway. Continued to January 7, 1964


Case No. 63-30 - December 3, 1963 Walter L. Sullivan


Variance of Building By-Law to permit instal- lation of red cedar wood shingle roof in lieu of fire resistant shingles at Lot No. 4, Wal- nut Street (Westknoll Section).


Granted December 3, 1963


Case No. 63-31 - December 3, 1963 James H. McBain


Variance to erect single family dwelling on Lot No. 87, Lovell Road, with insufficient frontage. Continued to January 7, 1964


During the year 1963 the Board of Appeals operated on a self-liquidating basis at no expense to the Town.


INCOME


...... ......


$620.00


EXPENDITURES


Advertising


$119.64


Supplies


111.45


Clerical Services


100.00


All Other


4.00


335.09


BALANCE


$284.91


GLEN R. SMITH Chairman


Veterans Services


At the start of 1963 we had three permanent cases receiving benefits as in previous years, but in June we lost one by removal from the state; but picked up two more which fortunately were only of short duration. Four emergency cases were processed during the year, also two hospital cases handled in a like manner.


Several cases involving information for Veterans Administration regarding compensation, pensions, and veterans rights were advised and followed through.


All graves were inspected as to condition and were found to be in excellent shape thanks to our efficient Park & Cemetery workers. Each grave was marked with an American flag for Memorial Day through the efforts of Post 131 American Legion.


I would like at this time to thank all departments, veterans and friends for their most co-operative help during the year 1963.


Burton B. Cogswell


BURTON B. COGSWELL Veterans Service Director


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Fire Department


1963 produced a 53% increase in the total number of alarms com- pared to the year 1962. Of the 352 alarms in 1963 (230 in 1962) 93 occured in the month of April. Alarms for brush and grass fires totaled 111 more than in 1962.


The Fire Prevention Bureau under the direction of Deputy Chief Joseph Natoli Jr. made the following inspections :


26 - Oil Burner Inspections 12 - Church Inspections


5- L. P. Gas Inspections


3 - Nursing Home Inspections


15 - Public School Inspections 7-Town Building Inspections


20 - Kindergarten Inspections 16 - Blasting Permits Issued


58 - Business Inspections 469 - Burning Permits Issued


Deputy Chief Joseph Natoli Jr., drillmaster, organized and supervised 30 weekly drills which were held in various sections of the town. These drills allow the Department personnel to main- tain their knowledge of old equipment and increase their knowledge on new equipment.


On August 29, 1963 the Board of Selectmen approved a pay raise in the fire-fighters wage rate from $1.60 to $1.80 per hour.


While battling a blaze about 3/4 of a mile in the woods, Engine 4 went out of commission again, and the following day was towed, by a wrecker, back to the South Fire Station. This en- gine needs to be replaced, and I plan to make this request in 1965.


The Fire Alarm Maintenance operation, under Supervisor James V. Thompson, continued to improve the municipal alarm system by adding ground rods and eliminating aerial wires crossing Route I by running a cable underground in conduit. A new automatic register and tape was pur- chased for the South Station, to replace an outdated piece of equipment.


Personnel of Company 1 and Company 2 under the command of their respective officers, and the members of the Civil Defense Auxiliary Fire Department, under Chief Sanborn Caldwell, performed their duties to the Town of Lynnfield, and surrounding towns with devotion and efficiency.


On November 29, 1963, the Department was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of their beloved chaplain, Rev. A.C.K. Richards. "Andy", who was appointed chaplain in October 1, 1960, responded to all alarms possible, and administered his duties as chaplain whenever necessary. His service as a "fireman" and his duties as chaplain was an inspiration to all members of this Department.


The following indicates the alarms for the year 1963:


89 - Still Alarms


17 - Out of Town 9 - Rubbish


187 - Box 7 Alarms 76 - Street Box Alarms 3 - Rescue


352- - Total Alarms As Detailed Below


2- Washers and Dryers


198 - Brush and Grass


7 - Oil Burners


31 - Accidents and Vehicle 25 - False 3 - Stove and Oven


7- Dwelling 5 - Fireplace and Chimney


15 - Investigations


7 - Electrical


8 - Miscellaneous


5 - Needless


10 - Multiple Alarms


352 - Total


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Carl E. Davis, Chief


ROSTER LYNNFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT


Chief Carl E. Davis


Privates - Company 2


Alexander M. Angus, Jr .* James C. Fletcher


Edward S. Averell Charles M. Kilgore


Kenneth H. Burnham Martin J. Lally


Albert J. Caproni


Robert P. MacKendrick


Albert R. Caproni Joseph J. Pyburn


Norman K. Wade


Substitutes - Company 2


Charles E. Moulton


Raymond R. Russell


David L. Ross


William E. Trefry


Albert C. White


*Military Leave of Absence


*DECEASED


Privates - Company 1


Henry J. Caproni Stephen L. Koch


Richard E. Conley


Francis McGloin


Robert W. Davis Henry R. Olsson


Norman H. Hall Archie E. Packard


Raymond W. Hayward Lawrence Pardo, Jr.


William E. Holmes Raymond F. Pope


Robert C. Johnson Delbert E. Porter


Gustav H. Koch


A. David Rodham


Bruce A. Woodbury


Substitutes - Company 1


Roy L. Adams Harold G. Hall John A. Rose


Munroe Street Home Gutted by Fire


The Fire Chief and personnel of the Fire Department wish to thank the citizens and officials of the Town for their help and cooperation throughout the year 1963.


CARL E. DAVIS Chief


CHIND!


Thomas F. Ganley, Chief


Police Department


On January 1st of this year, Edward Cleary and Arthur Munroe became permanent patrolmen. Robert Aldenberg was appointed Tempo- rary Intermittent Patrolman to fill the vacancy created by the resigna- tion of Patrolman Richard Murphy. On May 13, 1963, Sergeant Frank Martin was promoted to Captain. Our new Cadillac ambulance was purchased at a considerable saving in money to the Town and placed in commission on July 23, 1963.


In the field of education and training, progress continues. Patrol- men Paul Madden and Franklin Tozier graduated from the Massachu- setts State Police Academy on May 24, 1963, after six weeks of inten- sive training. F.B.I. practical pistol training was held for one week at Camp Curtis Guild Rifle Range in Wakefield in May of 1963. During the week of November 23, 1963, Officer Madden attended Fingerprint Classification School at Salem, conducted under the auspices of the F.B.I. In-Service Training School was conducted for a period of twelve weeks for both the Regular and Auxiliary Police.


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Deputy Chief Joseph Natoli, Jr.


Captains Richard B. Tyacke - Company 1


Melvin E. Goodwin - Company 2


Lieutenants Donald R. Ross - Company 1 Joseph A. Valkevich - Company 2


Chaplain * Reverend A.C.K. Richards


The Department has investigated a total of 2660 complaints which required police action. Ar- rests for the year totaled 113 and are classified as follows :


Male Female Total


Live Wires Guarded 9


Being Abroad in the Nightime 1 0


1


Messages Delivered


28


Assault


1


0


1


Missing Persons Located


6


Breaking and Entering and


6


0


Parking Violations


162


Disturbing the Peace


19


10


6 29


Persons Reported Missing


5


Drunkenness


24


5


29


Resuscitator Inspection


52


Indecent Exposure


1


0


1


Resuscitator, Use of


98


Larceny


9


0


9


Larceny of a Motor Vehicle


1


0


1


Operating Under the Influence Of Intoxicating Liquor 11


1


12


Motor Vehicle Laws


6


0


6


Non-Payment of Fines


4


0


4


Runaways


2


3


5


Temporary Committing Mental Patients


2


0


2


Trespassing


1


0


1


Using an Automobile Without Authority


4


0


4


Vagrancy


1


0


1


Violation of Probation


1


0


1


Recapitulation


1. Against Person .


1


2. Against Property


21


3. Against Public Order


91


Total 113


Other Activities Include:


Accidents


166


Accident, Injured


161


Ambulance Cases


122


Burglaries 31


Arthur Munroe


Burglar Alarms


28


Court Appearances


129


Dead Bodies Cared For


9


George Hanright


Robert Aldenberg Lawrence Austin


Dog Bites 46


Doors & Windows Found Open


108


School Traffic Supervisors


Fire Alarms Answered


202


Winnifred Borjeson Doris Gaythwaite


Licenses Recommended Suspended 31


Eunice Carter


Shirley Chamberland


Licenses Suspended 81 Phyllis LeTourneau Madeline Fudge


The crime rate in Suburban areas has increased 13%, while in the cities there was an increase of 11%. This increase in crime did not reflect itself in Lynnfield.


During the year 1963, your news media has poured forth sufficient evidence of increasing law- lessness throughout the land, especially among the young people. We, as parents, should pause to reflect upon this ever growing cancer with the realization that the police, church and schools can- not do it all.


As Chief of Police, may I express my appreciation to the Regular Personnel, Auxiliary Police, various Town Departments and last but not least, the people of Lynnfield for their co-operation throughout the year.


ROSTER


Chief of Police Thomas F. Ganley


Frank E. Martin Norman T. A. Grady


Sergeant William Delamater


Identification Specialist Casimiro Navas


Patrolmen


Edwin L. Price Leon W. Cobb


John F. Pepper


Edward W. Foley


Paul F. Jensen Franklin T. Livermore


Albert A. Korkatti Paul A. Madden


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Vacant Homes Checked


916


Warrants


11


Stolen or Lost Property Recovered


$10,704.00


Larceny in the Nightime


Motor Vehicles Violations


545


Road Conditions Reported 28


Summonses Served 270


Summonses Taken Out


Captains


Franklin B. Tozier Edward G. Cleary


Intermittent Patrolmen


G. Rudolf Anderson


THOMAS F. GANLEY Chief


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Park and Cemetery Department


Left to right: Donald R. Ross (Chairman), James V. Thompson, Raymond R. Pearson.


During the year 1963, the Park and Cemetery Department purchased a 1963 ton-and-a-half dump body, 4-wheel drive, Ford truck. This truck will greatly facilitate the handling of fill and loam in the cemeteries. In addition, it is equipped with a snow plow attachment so that we are now in a position to take care of snow removal in all of our cemeteries. With normal useage the truck should give excellent service for a number of years.


The Department requested and received an extra appropriation from the Finance Committee for improvements on the Common. The completed work includes sidewalks, grading, and curbing in preparation for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Town and the 250th anniver- sary of the Old Meeting House. The balance of this appropriation is being used for seeding, fert- ilizer and bricks for completion of the project in the early Spring. We hope that the Highway Department will be able to complete the curbing installation along Summer Street to the point of the Common.


GLEN MEADOW - The Department is still undecided as to the drainage situation here. Un- til we are assured that the condition is corrected, we do not propose to build any tennis courts or make any further improvements other than to maintain existing recreational facilities.


We are in the process of having a preliminary study in the hopes of surveying and laying bounds at Freeman Memorial Park and Newhall Memorial Park. This study is being made by John Parsons, a registered civil engineer, of Lynn.


An extension has been made to the water line into Newhall Memorial Park. This will be con- nected up next summer for a new concrete drinking fountain already purchased.


Essex Street Little League Field, Glen Meadow, Newhall Memorial Park and the Common were all limed and fertilized this year.


During the recent years we lost some of the elms on the Common. We intend to plant some new shade trees in the Spring.


In 1963 we received numerous requests and granted permission for the use of the Common to hold various activities. These requests were received from the Mens' Club of the Centre Con- gregational Church, the Rotary Club, Lynnfield Chapter No. 222 Order of Eastern Star, Lynnfield Center Garden Club, and many other local organizations.


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The Park and Cemetery Commissioners wish to extend their thanks to the Highway Com- missioner and his Department for their cooperation in the completion this Fall of the grading, sidewalk and curbing work on the Common.


The following is a breakdown of monies turned into the Town for 1963:


Cemetery Lots Sold


$ 830.00


Amounts added to P/C Funds 690.00


17 Internments 520.00


Foundations


122.50


8 Liners Furnished


208.00


Interest turned into Town from P/C Funds 2,576.59


Total money turned in $4,947.09


DONALD R. ROSS Chairman


Board of Public Assistance


In Lynnfield the Selectmen serve as a Board of Public Assistance, and as such, are charged with the responsibility of administering the five following categories of Public Assistance: General Relief, Aid to Dependent Children, Medical Aid for the Aged, Old Age Assistance and Disability Assistance. Wesley W. Munroe, Assistance Director, acts as Secretary of the Board. The State supervises the Administration of all five categories, but with limited control over General Relief.


GENERAL RELIEF: Costs were about the same as last year. Medi- cal and Hospitalization has been somewhat higher whereas cash grants and food orders are less. It has been the policy of the Director to at- tempt to find or assist the applicant in securing a position if un-employed and encourage him to participate in the solution of his own problem.


AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN: Cases receiving this aid are Wesley W. Munroe from homes where father is deceased, where parents are separated by divorce or by desertion, or the bread winner is physically handicapped because of illness. This category has shown signs of decreasing, due, in a large measure, to several recipients becoming more self-supporting.


MEDICAL AID FOR THE AGED: This program of Medical Aid for the Aged became effective October 1960. This Act gives immediate medical assistance to the low income aged. At the present writing, the Federal Government returns to the Town approximately 50% with the State contribu- ting about 33% of remaining cost.


OLD AGE ASSISTANCE: Due to transfers from one category to the other, the year 1963 saw many changes in Public Welfare for the Town of Lynnfield. Although it would appear that Old Age Assistance had decreased substantially, Medical Aid for the Aged showed a very appreciable in- crease this year. We receive roughly 55% of total grants from Federal funds and slightly over 25% from State funds.


DISABILITY ASSISTANCE: PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED: This category has very rigid rules and regulations set forth by both the Federal and State Government in administering this program. Both the Federal and State participate in the returns to the Town.


As Director of Civilian War Aid, I have attended several meetings during the past year on mass housing, mass feeding and congregate care as set up under the Civil Defense Organization.


WESLEY W. MUNROE Director


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Lawrence E. Austin Director


Richard W. Doremus Deputy Director


Sanborn A. Caldwell C. D. Fire Chief


Civil Defense


Another year has passed, resulting in the usual activities of Lynn- field's Civil Defense organization.


The Auxiliary Police unit met once each week participating in an intensified training program supplemented with films and simulated emergencies. This training was instituted and accomplished under the direction and guidance of Chief Ganley, Training Officer Pat Navas and Auxiliary Police Chief Frank Pagano. Their untiring efforts has re- sulted in one of the most completely trained group of Auxiliary Police in the State. With the beginning of the new year, a Red Cross Advanced First Aid refresher course will be initiated for the purpose of the re- newal of existing certificates and the training of new personnel in em- ergency First Aid procedures. Captain Frank Martin, Police Pistol In- structor and Range Officer, has trained each Auxiliary Officer in the proper use of Firearms, both on the range and in self defense. The 1963 training program has secured a capable, self-sustaining Auxiliary Police Unit for the Town of Lynnfield.


The Rescue Squad has been re-organized with additional men being recruited and trained in various phases of rescue at the Civil Defense State Training Center in Topsfield. One member has completed the five required courses and has received his diploma as a certified Rescue Train- ing Officer. The Rescue Squad trains each week with the regular and auxiliary Fire Department in addition to their own training meetings. With additional equipment and volunteers, this unit will become a vital part of the Auxiliary Fire Department.


Under the able leadership of Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Natoli and Aux- iliary Chief Sanborn Caldwell, the Auxiliary Fire Department has trained faithfully each week and assisted the regular department as required. The house and brush fires which have occurred during 1963 has neces- sitated the use of their services augmenting the regular Fire Depart- ment on several occasions. Eventually these Auxiliary Firemen will qual- ify for appointment to the regular call departments.


Our Communications unit has been actively engaged this past year assisting the Auxiliary Police as a communications link between the regular police, the Civil Defense operations Center and the mobile units. With the additional equipment purchased during 1963, Lynnfield now has full coverage on all of the communication network bands. In a natu- ral or wartime disaster or crisis, communications are the most vital link of a Civil Defense organization. Additional appointments have been made to this unit, effecting greatly increased activity.


Your Civil Defense Director has inaugurated a disaster plan cover- ing Lynnfield's course of action in all types of emergencies. Program papers, required by the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency have also been submitted and have received preliminary approval. These program papers contain the 1964-65 C. D. commitments and schedule of partici- pation in conjunction with Area, State and Federal directives. With final approval of the disaster plan, copies will be printed and distributed as requested.


One public shelter location has been approved, marked and stocked. Two additional locations will be approved and stocked during 1964. These three shelter spaces will accommodate a total of 167 people. With a total


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population in the vicinity of 9,000 it is obvious that provisions should be made by each family for some type of shelter protection to assure their personal survival. Current information on shelter construction and self-survival is available to you through your local Civil Defense Unit.


Your participation and support is urgently requested to complete the ultimate goal of your local Civil Defense Organization.


I would like to express my appreciation for the cooperation and assistance extended to my department by the Townspeople and depart- ment heads during the past year. Without this cooperation the goals of the Civil Defense Department would have been un-obtainable. To the members of Civil Defense, who have given freely of their personal time, words cannot express my appreciation of your efforts in promoting Civil Defense.


Frank A. Pagano C. D. Police Chief


LAWRENCE E. AUSTIN Director


Library Trustees


The Board of Library Trustees is pleased to report continued progress in every area of the work of the library department, as shown by the figures for the years 1963 - 1961 - 1959 - 1957.


1963


1961


1959 3,176.00


1957 2,140.00


Circulation


90,127.00


69,073.00


46,782.00


23,883.00


Book Purchases


2,618.00


2,587.00


1,466.00


637.00


Fines


$2,077.85


1,512.75


753.30


463.69


Story Hour Attendance


1,661.00


1,318.00


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Charles E. Herlihy, Jr. Chairman


Richard N. Eckert


Although the number of books loaned is often taken as a prime indication of the use of a library, this is only one measure of library service. Due to the vast broadening and deepening of the school curricu- lum, necessitating research in many more source materials, the use of the reference room and the library staff reference service has greatly increased. In the past year, students desiring to use the library for work have been turned away a number of times because of lack of table room and seats.


Again there has been advancement in the professional status of the staff. A course in reference was given by the Division of Library Extension of the Massachusetts Board of Education at the Elizabeth Green Library for ten mornings for librarians in towns in this area of less than 10,000 population. Because the course was given at the Green Library, all eight members of the adult staff were able to take this course. For the first time in the history of the library, the head librarian at- tended the American Library Association Convention, held in July in Chicago, Illinois. Here, for one week, 6,000 librarians in attendance studied the student use of the library.


School-library relations continue to be most gratifying. In Septem- ber, a tea was given by the Friends of the Library at the Green library for the new teachers in the school system. Dr. John Redmond, Superin- tendent of Schools, Mr. John Durkin, head of the English Department, Miss Nancy Cowing, high school librarian, and Mrs. Flewelling met at the Green library to discuss methods of further improving communica- tions between the schools and the public library. During National Libra- ry Week, four Lynnfield kindergartens visited the library, where they were taught the proper handling of books and were told stories. In Book Week, in November, the sixth grades listened to a lecture and demon- stration of finding source materials and using them in the library. Later,


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Active library card holders


4,926.00


3,874.00


Nancy Santeusanio


Frederick D. Eble


four of the sixth grades returned for an hour of research and study on individually chosen subjects under supervision of the school teacher and Mrs. Flewelling. Over three hundred children received certificates for reading twelve books or more during the summer program. This sum- mer reading program was climaxed by a party, sponsored by the Friends of the Library.


The Friends of the Lynnfield Library have proved invaluable in their assistance. Several times, they have been called up to provide hos- pitality for visiting groups. Plastic sit-upons for use during the story hours, an up-to-date illuminated globe, and books too expensive to be purchased from the regular book budget have been among their gifts. An eye-catching and informative brochure, setting forth the library needs of the community was prepared and distributed to every home in the town by the Friends.




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