Town of Lynnfield, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, annual report 1961-1970, Part 48

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


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172 Hunting Licenses


44 Sporting Licenses


55 Minor Fishing Licenses


20 Female Fishing Licenses


2 Non-resident Fishing Licenses


6 Duplicate Licenses


5 Archery Stamps


14 Free Licenses (Age 70 or over) DOG LICENSES ISSUED IN 1965


473 Male Dog Licenses


77 Female Dog Licenses


428 Spayed Female Dog Licenses


1 Kennel License at $10.00


2 Kennel Licenses at $25.00


5 Dogs Sold


6


Harry W. Higgins Town Clerk


Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Total


Assessors for Three Years


Stanley G. Thwing,


752 Main Street


636


473


1,109


Edward J. McKay, Jr.,


1 Pyburn Road


690


611


1,301


Blanks


19


23


42


School Committee for Three Years


Richard D. Morrow,


128 Locksley Road


1,077


902


1,979


Elaine M. Klapes,


83 Chestnut Street


1,060


754


1,814


Samuel Armstrong,


19 Atherton Circle


0


1


1


Blanks


553


557


1,110


Trustee of Public Library for Three Years


Charles E. Herlihy,


37 Locksley Road


1,063


896


1,959


Perry L. Nies,


4 Norris Road


1,074


770


1,844


Janice A. Taylor,


1


0


1


18 Hart Road Blanks


552


548


1,100


Planning Board for Five Years


Howard A. Bouve,


5 Keniston Road


1,192


909


2,101


Lester Gates,


20 Parsons Avenue


1


0


1


Blanks


152


198


350


Planning Board for Two Years


Parker B. Holloway,


64 Canterbury Road Blanks


1,160


921


2,081


185


186


371


Town Clerk


ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS HELD MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1965


Selectmen, Board of Public Welfare for Three Years


Prec. 1


Prec. 2 Total


Randolph Doyer, 18 Lovell Road John R. Gilbertson, 220 Essex Street


77


91


168


Richard E. Jones, 93 Locksley Road


57


110


167


Robert F. Perkins, 19 Juniper Road


814


576


1,390


Donald Ross,


1000 Main Street


2


0


2


Blanks


15


37


52


Board of Health for Three Years


Manton P. Spear, 300 Main Street


1,180


926


2,106


Lester Forbes,


34 Homestead Road 1


0


1


Blanks


164


181


345


Road Commissioner for One Year


James C. Fletcher, 596 Salem Street


1,167


949


2,116


Blanks


178


158


336


Park and Cemetery Commissioner for Three Years


John H. Armstrong,


19 Atherton Circle


398 537


935


A. David Rodham, 5 Pinewood Road 894


455


1,349


Blanks


53


115


168


Tree Warden for One Year


Gustav H. Koch, 243 Summer Street


1,148


905


2,053


197


202


399


Blanks Constables for Three Years


Charles V. Sweetser, 699 Main Street


785


529


1,314


June T. Crumrine,


556


354


910


Robert M. Aldenberg,


50 Salem Street 266


241


507


Alexander M. Angus, Jr., 54 Brook Drive


136


225


361


Edward W. Foley, 7 Rockwood Road


644


559


1,203


Blanks


303


306


609


Moderator for One Year


John H. Kimball, 345 Chestnut Street


1,226


953


2,179


Blanks


119


154


273


380


293


673


7


658 Main Street


Question:


"Shall the Town pay one half the premium cost payable by a retired employee, for group life insurance, and for group general, or blanket, hospital, surgical and medical insurance?"


G.L. Ch. 32B - Sec. 9a.


Yes


583


447


1,030


No


663


570


1,233


Blanks


99


90


189


Total Vote Cast


Precinct 1


1,345


Precinct 2


1,107


Total


2,452


Police Department


On December 2, 1965, Intermittent Patrolman Robert M. Aldenberg was appointed as a Regular Police Officer. On December 10, 1965, he was graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Academy.


The Department has investigated a total of 2535 complaints. Arrests for the year totaled 235 and are classified as shown in the table following.


Male Female Total


Other Activities


Assault and Battery


3


0


3


Breaking and Entering and


Accident, Injured


181


Larceny in the Nightime


9


0


9


Ambulance Cases


165


Forgery, Fraud, Cheating


Auto Thefts


11


and False Pretenses


1


0


1


Breaks and Attempts


59


Delinquency


4


5


9


Commitments - Mental


4


Driving a Motor Vehicle to endanger life


6


0


6


Court Appearances


136


Driving a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated


11


1


12


Dog Bites


48


Drunkenness


24


5


29


Doors and Windows Found Open


46


Larceny and Attempt


3


0


3


Motor Vehicle Laws


154


1


155


Narcotic Drug Laws,


Violations


1


0


1


Non-support


1


0


1


Messages Delivered


18


Receiving Stolen Goods


1


0


1


Missing Persons Reported


9


Stubbornness


1


0


1


Missing Persons Found


9


Tramps, Vagabonds and


Motor Vehicle Violations Sent to Registry


423


Vagrants


2


0


2


Weapon Carrying


2


0


2


Recapitulation


Against Person


3


Summonses Served


414


Against Property


14


Summonses Taken Out


129


Against Public Order


218


Vacant Houses Checked


701


Warrants


6


Total 235


Auxiliary Police Duty 550 hrs.


160


Licenses Suspended


41


Live Wires Guarded


3


Parking Violations


214


Road Conditions Reported 23


Stolen or Lost Property Recovered $40,908.00


8


CHIRP


Thomas F. Ganley


Accidents 230


Dead Bodies Cared For


1


Fire Alarms Answered


ROSTER Chief of Police Thomas F. Ganley Captains


Frank E. Martin Norman T. A. Grady


Sergeant William R. 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


Franklin B. Tozier


Edward G. Cleary


Arthur R. Munroe


Robert M. Aldenberg


Intermittent Patrolmen


G. Rudolfe Anderson


George McCarthy


Lawrence Austin


Rupert Foglietta


School Traffic Supervisors


Phyllis LeTourneau Shirley Chamberland


Doris Gaythwaite Madeline Fudge


Fire Department


The year 1965 has been the worst in the history of the Weather Bureau records, with at least a 20 inch rainfall deficiency. This not only lowered the water table of the Town but also dried up most of the brooks and swamp areas making it most difficult to completely extinguish brush and woods fires. Although conditions were extreme and our woodlands a tinderbox, most of the year the Town was most fortunate in not having a major catastrophe. The citizens' cooperation during the extended "open air burning" ban played an important part in keeping our woodlands and meadow areas from becoming conflagrations.


The Fire Department lost a most devoted and faithful member in the death of Albert C. White, July 10, 1965. Retired Deputy Chief Harold F. Kaler passed away January 10, 1965 having served the Department many dedicated years.


Carl E. Davis The Fire Alarm Signal System was completely re-numbered over the Fourth of July weekend with the Town broken down into six alarm districts and all fire alarm boxes given a new code number according to its location within its district.


Bids were opened and a contract awarded April 29, 1965 for a replacement of Engine 4 and the new Ford vehicle is expected before the end of the year.


- Dr. Thomas B. White was appointed as the first Department Physician and the Reverend Daniel P. Hegarty was appointed as the first Department Catholic Chaplain. Both appointments became effective November 26, 1965.


DEPARTMENT ROSTER DECEMBER 1, 1965


Carl E. Davis, Chief Joseph Natoli, Deputy Chief Thomas B. White, M.D., Physician Rev. Daniel P. Hegarty, Catholic Chaplain


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Company 1 Captain Donald R. Ross Lieutenant Henry J. Caproni Privates


Caldwell, Sanborn A. Packard, Archie


Conley, Richard E. Pardo, Lawrence, Jr.


Davis, Robert W. Peabody, Robert W.


Dolbeare, Kendall M.


Porter, Delbert E.


Hall, Harold G.


Richardson, Dana S.


Hall, Norman H.


Rodham, A. David


Hayward, Raymond W. Tyacke, Richard B.


Koch, Gustav H.


Woodbury, Bruce A.


McGloin, Francis


Substitutes


Coonrod, Douglas Davis, Carl W.


Lingel, Jonathan


Podolsky, Richard N.


Company 2 Captain Melvin E. Goodwin Lieutenant Joseph S. Valkevich


Privates


Angus, Alexander M. Lento, Guy


Averell, Edward S., Jr. MacKendrick, Robert P.


Burnham, Kenneth H. Procurot, Jon A.


Caproni, Albert R.


Ross, Laurence M.


Fletcher, James C. Wade, Norman K.


Substitutes


Lennon, Francis J., Jr. Ross, David L. (Military McGonnell, John A., Jr. £ leave of absence)


Trefry, William E.


Civil Defense


Civil Defense in the year 1965 has made marked progress and has increased the assurance of Self-Survival in the event of a disaster. The emphasis was to increase the number of shelters available and to teach Medical Self-help to the public. Civil Defense training has been expanded by offering night courses, and by suggested inclusion of courses in the regular school curriculum throughout the State.


Twenty-three Lynnfield residents were awarded certificates as Radiological Monitors after completing an eight hour course at the local Civil Defense Headquarters.


The Auxiliary Police assisted in over 550 hours of emergency duty in 1965. Over 200 hours per man was donated in training sessions during the year.


Lawrence Austin The Auxiliary Fire Personnel participated in actual firefighting or standby service during all alarms. After an intensive training schedule and actual participation in firefighting, eligible personnel from the Civil Defense Auxiliary are promoted to the regular call department.


The value of the local Civil Defense organization and its training proved immeasurable in the blackout emergency of November 9, 1965. Within thirty minutes, ninety per cent of the entire Civil Defense organization had reported for duty and were stationed at their various emergency stations.


Ralph G. Howland


Town Counsel


This department was very busy during the past year in routine work of drafting the many contracts for the purchase of vehicles, machines, equipment and supplies, and work, labor and materials for the Town departments. Other legal documents for necessary easements, petitions and deeds for street acceptances, and articles for Town meet- ings were prepared.


Many new and complex laws enacted in the past year by the State Legislature were digested and copies were furnished to the Town de- partments concerned.


Meetings of the Board of Selectmen and Town Meetings were at- tended, as were board and committee meetings when requested.


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Highway Department


Report of the Highway Department for 1965 :


Storm drains were installed at Elmwood Road and Summer Street and the brooks and channels were cleaned in other areas of the town as provided in Article 2 of the Annual Town Meeting. Also by the direction of the Town Meeting, Island Road was built, Russett Lane, Pine Street, Edward Avenue south, Witham Road, and Chestnut Street were rebuilt and a bituminous surface installed.


Sidewalks were installed on Essex Street from Kenniston Road to Pillings Pond Road. Stone seals were applied to a portion of Chestnut, Lowell, and Essex Streets.


Chapter 90 funds were used on Summer Street by rebuilding and widening the portion from Archer Road to about 200 feet north of Knoll Road and the completion of the Salem Street project of 1964.


The department is now working on the drains for the rebuilding of Lowell Street starting at the North Reading line.


One new truck with dump body, one snow plow, and a frame were purchased for the depart- ment under items for capital outlay.


Wire Inspector and Fire Alarm Supervisor


Fire Alarm


During the past summer all Fire Alarm boxes were recoded. At present a major changeover is in process on the main cable on Summer Street as a result of the widening of the street and the installation of sidewalks. This year we had no outage on the fire alarm system nor did the recent "blackout" interfere with the fire alarm service.


Wire Department


261 wiring permits were issued entailing over 650 inspections. The new high school was inspected and recommended changes were completed by the contractor. There were several rejections made during the year which were corrected and passed.


James V. Thompson


Board of Appeals


The Board of Appeals currently meets in the Public Hearing Room of the Town Hall on the first Tuesday of each month to act on all cases submitted four weeks or more prior to the hearing date.


The Board of Appeals acted on thirty-two cases in the year 1965, disposing of them as follows :


1 case withdrawn by petitioner


5 cases denied


1 case denied by default


18 cases unconditionally granted


6 cases granted with suitable conditions imposed


1 case continued to 1/4/66


Procedural rules and all decisions of the Board are a matter of public record on file with the Town Clerk. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board is entitled to appeal to the Superior Court within 20 days of the filing of the decision.


James C. Fletcher


Glen R. Smith, Chairman


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Park and Cemetery Commission


The Park and Cemetery Commission welcomed a new member this year, A. David Rodham, who was elected at the 1965 Annual Town Election. Mr. Rodham was nominated and voted as Secretary of the Commission; J. V. Thompson voted Chairman. The Board accepted with regret the resignation of Raymond Pearson and voted Mr. Samuel Cald- well to succeed Mr. Pearson for the balance of the term.


A temporary Pony League field was laid out at Newhall Park - also provisions have been made here for Soccer to be played by the local high school this year - a sport which is rapidly becoming very popular here in Lynnfield. This year repairs were made to the walls of all our older cemeteries . . . also in Forest Hill and Willow cemeteries. Addi- tional work of this type is planned for 1966 using monies available in the Sale of Lots Fund (the monies from this Fund can be used solely James Thompson for the upkeep and improvement of cemeteries). New roofs have been installed on both Willow and Forest Hill cemetery tool sheds. Our tennis courts received a great amount of play this year because the new lighting system proved very suc- cessful. A new Deed Book was purchased this year to replace the Books for Willow and Forest Hill Cemeteries - these books dated back to 1856.


Cemetery Lots Sold


$ 785.00


Amounts added to P/C Funds


1,247.00


Interments


1,070.00


Foundations


112.50


Liners


468.00


Interest turned into town from P/C Funds


1,225.14


Board of Registrars


The Board of Registrars held two official registration periods in 1964, plus almost continuous registration by the Clerk in the Town Hall. The State Census taken as of January 1, 1964 showed a population of 9821.


Young men and women reaching age 21 should register as voters; also, those moving within the town are advised to notify the Clerk. Registered female voters who have married during the year should re-register promptly.


Due to the resignation of William B. Murphy, Michael J. Neumann, Jr. was appointed to fill the vacancy.


Edward A. Galvin


Michael J. Neumann, Jr.


Albert C. White


Harry W. Higgins


12


Insurance Advisory Committee


The Town Insurance Committee aides in an advisory capacity to the Selectmen. Its function is to provide a source of impartial advice on the Town's Insurance Program.


The committee plans to suggest to the Selectmen that competitive bids be accepted on the Town's Insurance program on January 1, 1967. Such competitive bidding will assure the Select- men that the program, both in cost and scope of insurance coverage is most favorable to the town. JOHN CAREY, Chairman


Health Officer


The work of the Board of Health has been continued along the same lines as reported in 1964 with a constant determination to keep the health activity and welfare of the Town at a high level. Some of the activities are as follows :


Clinics


The annual spring clinics were held in February, March, and April for the immunization of pre-school children against diptheria, whooping cough, and tetanus. Small pox vaccinations were given, and Sabin polio vaccine for immunization against infantile paralysis. Clinics to be held in 1966 will also include measles innoculations. Clinics will be announced through the local newspapers. Mrs. Lucy Lindquist, R.N., assisted at the clinics, and has done follow-up work on cases of tuberculosis which have been reported by the State. There were no hospital cases in town this year.


Diseases


The State Department continues to require that all communicable diseases and dog bites be re- ported to the local board of health. It will be appreciated if the doctor in charge or the family con- cerned report same either by mail or by phone to the agent of the board of health. I am very grate- ful to the school nurses through whose efforts many of the diseases heretofore unlisted have been reported.


Diseases reported in 1965 numbered 317. There were 26 dog bites, one squirrel bite, one rabbit bite, one horse bite and one muskrat bite.


Rubbish and Garbage Collections


Complaints concerning these collections have been dealt with when received and steps have been taken to forestall additional problems. The new rubbish contract to be let in March will contain clauses to solve problems arising from the continued growth of the town. It should again be stressed that garbage and rubbish must be kept separate, or it will not be collected, and that garbage con- tainers must be covered lest there be an outbreak of rodents.


GEORGE S. ROBINSON, M.D., D.O., Health Officer


Sanitarian Inspector


There were eighty-four samples of milk and cream taken at random from delivery trucks and retail stores, which were examined for compliance of State Standards on butterfat, coliform, total solids, bacterial count and phosphatase.


One hundred thirty-eight bacterial swabs were taken of eating and drinking utensils at those establishments serving food or drink.


Five complaints in regard to the quality of products were thoroughly investigated.


This department also examined samples of water from the swimming areas of Pillings Pond.


I completed an extensive course given to the Food and Drug officials by the United States De- partment of Public Health on emergency preparedness.


ROBERT RIMBACH, R.S., Sanitarian Inspector


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Burton B. Cogswell


Veterans Services


As of January 1, 1965 there were four permanent cases on the Veterans Benefits Program. In February and March five temporary cases were added due to a labor dispute which lasted six weeks. In August three permanent cases were deleted by death and removal from town. Excess hospital and nursing home bills during the summer re- quired the asking of $1500.00 to be Transferred from the Reserve Account.


In May of 1965 all veterans graves were inspected as in the past, and decorated by The American Legion Post No. 131, Lynnfield.


Street Lighting Committee


The Street Lighting Commission has, during 1965, been quite successful in accomplishing a few of its projects for street lighting in the Town of Lynnfield. There is still much to be done. The Committee is presently working on a Master Street Lighting Plan and it is anticipated that this Plan will be completed in a few months.


At the present time, the street lighting in various sections of Lynnfield is inadequate with re- spect to proper illumination, safety, and protection of property at night. It is not the intention of the Committee to light up the Town like a great "White Way", but it is the Committee's responsi- bility to analyze and make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for proper lighting through- out the Town. Several recommendations have been submitted to the Board for the addition, removal, or replacement of street lights in sections of Lynnfield.


The Street Lighting Committee has, and still is, covering all sections of Lynnfield to minimize the danger of haphazard lighting in the Town. In order to achieve this goal, the Committee spends many evening hours driving around the Town to investigate complaints of numerous types with re- spect to street lighting.


RANDOLPH DOYER, Chairman


Board of Public Assistance


The various programs of assistance have continued to be carried on by this department: General Relief, Old Age Assistance, Medical Assist- ance for the Aged, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, and Dis- ability Assistance. The high cost of medical care has caused more and more people to take advantage of the Kerr-Mills bill which was passed in 1960 and known as MAA or Medical Assistance for the Aged.


Elizabeth Kenney, Director


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Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent


Gustav H. Koch


A year of hope but a year of eventual disappointment characterizes the operation of the Tree and Moth Department for 1965. Entering the year with a rainfall deficit accumulated from previous seasons a shortage of more than 17 inches was our misfortune in the past year. New plant- ings made by the department were watered weekly and I believe most will come through.


Essex County Mosquito Control Program will start actively in 1966. It will take several years to fully implement the undertaking and eventually will replace local efforts.


Our usual tree planting and replacement program was carried on and in addition 1000 red and white pine seedlings were planted in various locations to cover barren spots and reforestation projects.


A new truck was purchased during the year and our basic equip- ment is in excellent condition.


Inspector of Animals


With no dairy animals left in our town and only a few sheep and riding horses left, our main concern has been man's best friend "the dog". With one animal to every 21/2 homes we, as a town, are well protected. A rabies clinic is conducted by the Board of Health, generally in October, booster shots are administered for a nominal fee and advantage should be taken of this service.


GUSTAV H. KOCH, Inspector of Animals


Sealer of Weights and Measures


The department of Weights and Measures serves a dual purpose, to protect the consumer from inaccurate measuring devices and a check on prepackaged merchandise. Also to insure the accuracy of the vendors equipment against both short measure and overages. Fees that are set by the Com- monwealth were increased this year and the Department is more self supporting.


GUSTAV H. KOCH, Sealer of Weights and Measures


Dog Officer


For the period of March 31, 1965 to January 19, 1966, 990 dogs have been licensed.


A total of 8 dogs were picked up and humanely destroyed. Homes were found for 11 dogs. 79 dogs were picked up and returned to their rightful owners.


21 dead dogs were picked up on State and Town highways.


All dogs three months or older must be licensed by the owner as of March 31st each year and must wear a license on collar or harness, and, if possible a Rabies' tag. These tags are means of returning lost dogs to their owners.


Rabies clinics are conducted at the Centre Fire Station each Spring. The date will be announced.


Sanborn A. Caldwell


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Plumbing and Cesspool Inspector


One hundred twenty-one (121) plumbing permits were issued, and after installations, inspections were made.


One hundred twenty-three (123) cesspool permits were issued, and upon completion, inspections were made.


Forty-three (43) cesspool complaints were investigated and correc- tive measures were instituted.


Forrest W. Howard


Roger Harris


Building Inspector


New dwelling starts increased by thirteen percent as compared to the three previous consecutive years.


The issuance of Permits for dwelling improvements and additions continued to remain high.


The most noteworthy non-dwelling units were the start and com- pletion of a medical building in Post Office Square and the start of a church on Grove Street.


This year marks the completion of the new Lynnfield Senior High School on Essex Street.


Permits issued for 1965 were :


New dwelling


84


Dwelling improvements 98


Re-issue 6


Demolish dwellings


3


Demolish sheds, barns, etc.


8


Swimming pools


5


Commercial improvements 8


Signs


11


Stable


1


Medical building


1


Church


1


Site work


1


227


Year


1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965


135


130


125


120


115


110


105


100


95


90


85


80


75


70


65


60


55


50


Permits


1


Permits Issued for now dwellings over ton year period


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New Municipal Land Acquisition Committee


-


Colby Burbank, Jr., John E. Harriss, Chairman; Clifton E. Hodgdon


This Committee was appointed by the Selectmen on August 12, 1965 to investigate more fully a proposal made that the Town acquire for future use certain properties adjacent to the Town Hall.


The matter is still under investigation to determine future needs. The owners of the property in question have allowed access to their land which has given knowledge of the topography and building areas.


The committee, through the Selectmen, was granted a sum of $1100 to obtain professional advice as to expected population trends and future needs of the community. The firm of Shurcliff & Merrill is now working on this survey.


Wage Study Committee


In accordance with the by-laws, this Committee has prepared a Wage/Rate structure which met with the general approval of the Finance Committee and many other affected agencies and depart- ments.


During the year members of this Committee were available to any person or organization in the Town desiring more information on our work - believing that an informed electorate can be trusted to make the right decisions.


OWEN E. APPLIN, Chairman


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Conservation Commission


The Commission with the approval of the Board of Selectmen has acquired by purchase from Richard B. and Lila B. Learnard for the Town of Lynnfield thirteen acres of land in Reedy Meadow. This ac- quisition brings up to about forty acres held by the Town in Reedy Meadow for conservation purposes.


The Board of Selectmen at the request of the Commission placed in its custody a parcel of land containing nine or more acres located to the west of Main Street and to the north of Sagamore Golf Club and another parcel of land of about nine acres bordering on and extending under Pillings Pond, said parcels having been acquired through foreclosures for unpaid taxes.


Members of the Commission have interviewed the owners of various parcels of land within the Town of Lynnfield which would be desirable for conservation purposes.




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