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No gravel operations took place during the year.
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Building Inspector
Building Permits were issued as follows:
No.
Valuation
Totals
Dwellings
123
1,592,270
Residential Garages
9
8,250
Alterations and repairs to dwellings
58
113,630
1,714, 150
Industrial Buildings
9
473,800
Commercial Garages
1
21,500
Office Buildings
1
42,000
Sheds, Barns, etc.
5
11,550
Stores
2
42,000
Structures, including tower and signs
6
117,250
Additions and alterations to non-residential structures
15
41,450
Elevator
1
11,500
761,050
Renewals
27
Demolition
21
Fire Repairs
2
280
As predicted in my 1961 report, the number of Building Permits for dwellings increased in 1962 because of the acts of the legislature over-riding the building lot requirement of the Zoning By-laws. Further, the average amount of total private construction per dwelling was $41, 280. 00 in 1961 ($3, 921, 425 - 95); and less than half as much $20, 120. 00 in 1962 or ($2, 475, 200 + 123).
The State Board for the regulation of gas fitting has not (December 28, 1962) made available lists of licensed gas-fitters nor gas-fitting regulations. It is therefore impossible for the building department to properly implement the intent of the legislation and properly regulate local gas-fitting using a 1962 appropriation. When the State authorities make sufficient information available, this money will be expended.
Report of fees received and turned over to the Treasurer:
Building Permits
280
$1,221. 00
Plumbing Permits
137
1,016.50
Gas Fitting Permits
3
29.00
Wiring Permits
346
2,131. 45
$4,397. 95
There was an appropriation in 1962 for secretarial assistance to the Building Inspector. One area, assemb- ling data for the Board of Appeals' map, was brought up-to-date. Expansion of other departments left no room to continue this assistance. If there is an appropriation, and when there is office room; the pro- vision of a secretary, 8. 30 a. m. to 2. 30 p. m. four days per week, will enable the Building Inspector to meet responsibilities now necessarily being ignored.
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Board of Appeals
The Wilmington Board of Appeals respectfully submits its Annual Report for the year 1962. The Board consists of Louis E. Gage, Chairman; Bruce MacDonald, Secretary; Parker E. Hodgdon, member; and Associate Members, Leidy K. Williams, (resigned), C. Homer Coursey, Robert Zarce, and William H. Cullen, (newly appointed).
The Board reports all cases for 1962 are completed, and considerable work has been done this year to bring up to date all cases of previous years under the existing Zoning By-law.
Following is the report of cases heard in 1962, the members voting, and the decision on each:
Hearing Date (Advertised dates) Applicant
Reason for Appeal
Members Voting
Decision
Case #1-62 - 1/16/62 (12/21/61 & 12/28/61) Arthur Jacobs
Variance on signs on a tailor shop on Main Street on property of B & M R. R. (Map 42/22)
(LG, PH, BM)
End signs deniec Roof sign facing front granted with provisions
Case #2-62 - 1/16/62 (12/21/61 & 12/28/61) Henry Latta
To divide a lot of land at Morse Avenue and Lawn Street into two lots, neither having required area nor frontage. (Map 48/10 & 11)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #3-62 - 1/16/62 (12/21/61 & 12/28/61) Chester A. Bruce
To divide his land into two house lots having more than required area and depth, but in- sufficient frontage. ( 313 Salem Street) (Map 97/34)
(LG, PH, BM)
Denied
Case #4-62 - 1/16/62 (12/21/61 & 12/28/61) Lillian Corcoran
For a building permit on a lot of land on Harris Street, having insufficient frontage. (Map 30/18)
(LG, LW, BM)
Denied
Case #5-62 - 2/13/62 (1/18/62 & 1/24/62) Don Jon Realty Trust
Variance to be allowed to erect a double - faced metal sign in front on a building on their property at 685 Main Street. (Map 39/11)
(LG, LW, BM)
Denied
Case #6-62 - 2/13/62 (1/18/62 & 1/25/62) Thomas R. Bunker
Variance in rear lot requirement on lot of land at the corner of Pine and Hobson Ave. (Map 45/16)
(LG, LW, BM)
Granted
Case #7-62 - 3/13/62 (2/15/62 & 2/21/62) Edward B. Stevens
To divide a lot of land at 195 Federal Street into two lots for the purpose of building a home. (Map 60/42)
(LG, HC, BM)
Denied
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Hearing Date (Advertised dates) Applicant
Reason for Appeal
Variance to build five houses on Lots 18, 24, 37, 38, and 39 Hathaway Acres Extension, which have insufficient depth according to Zoning By-law, Section V-5. (Map 94/41E)
To build a dwelling on Lot 46 Lawrence St. , lot having sufficient frontage and area but in- sufficient depth as measured by Section V -5 of the Zoning By-laws. (Map 80/47)
(LG, HC, BM)
Approved with restrictions
(LG, PH)
Granted
John R. Evans
sworn in for this meeting
Case #11-62 - 4/3/62 (3/8/62 & 3/15/62) Edward J. Melanson
Variance for insufficient frontage on Lot # 1 Harris Street. (Property owned by Lillian E. Corcoran). (Map 30/18B)
Case # 13-62 - 4/24/62 (3/29/62 & 4/5/62) Wilson E. Rice
Variance to build on six lots having in- sufficient depth and area on Hobson and Dewey Streets. (Map 45 / 1 & 2)
(BM, PH)
Part granted,
H. Nickerson
Part granted
sworn in for
with revisions
this meeting
(BM, PH)
Division into 3
H. Nicker son
lots denied.
sworn in for
Division into 2
this meeting
lots approved on conditions.
Case #14-62 - 5/8/62 (4/12/62 & 4/19/62) Samuel Yentile
Variance on Lot C Lowell Street not having the required frontage. (Map 39/3)
Variance in the side yards of four lots of land on Marcia Road . (Maps 78/43 & 46 and 86/19 and 20)
Variance to have less parking than required for retail business on a lot at Middlesex Avenue and Main Street. (Map 42/30)
(LG, BM, HC)
Granted - Parking for 12 cars. Restricted to present owner.
Case #17-62 - 5/8/62 (4/12/62 & 4/19/62) Joseph & Adele Austras
Variance to build a garage closer to the lot line than the law allows. Bridge Lane. (Map 32/126G)
Members Voting
Decision
(LG, HC, BM)
Granted with provisions
Case #9-62 - 3/13/62 (2/15/62 & 2/21/62) William F. Butt
Case # 10-62 - 4/3/62 (3/8/62 & 3/15/62) Raymond C. Booth
To clear an easement and create a new larger lot on Morton Avenue (formerly Auburn Street). (Map 40/94)
(LG, PH, BM)
Denied
Case # 13-62 - 4/24/62 (3/29/62 & 4/5/62) Guy T. Piscopo
To divide parcel into three building sites, but not having required depth or area at the corner of Grove Avenue and Burnap St. (Map 34/102)
(LG, HC, BM)
Denied
Case # 15-62 - 5/8/62 (4/12/62 & 4/19/62) Jackson Brothers
(LG, HC, BM)
Granted with provisions
Case #16-62 - 5/8/62 (4/12/62 & 4/19/62) Anthony J. Triglione Suppliers Auto Parts
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
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Case #8-62 - 3/13/62 (2/15/62 & 2/21/62) A. P. Rounds
Hearing Date (Advertised dates) Applicant
Reason for Appeal
Members Voting
Decision
Case # 18-62 - 5/15/62 (4/19/62 & 4/26/62) Helen C. Syvertson
To obtain a building permit on lot approxi - mately the same as others in vicinity not having regulation frontage, area, nor depth. Morse & Bellview Avenue. (Map 48/3)
(LG, PH, HC)
Denied
Case # 19-62 - 5/15/62 (4/19/62 & 4/26/62) Joseph F. and Eleanor Mello
Permit to build a garage on an irregular lot closer to lot line than the law allows. Lockwood Road. (Map 97/10)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #20-62 - 6/5/62 (5/10/62 & 5/17/62) Garnet Mills (Thomas R. Bunker)
Variance on Lot 22 Westdale Avenue to erect a single residence home on a lot not having required depth, frontage nor area, but con- forming in size to other lots on the street. (Map 73/47)
(LG, LW, BM)
Granted with provisions
Case #21-62 - 6/5/62 (5/10/62 & 5/17/62) Generoso Capodulupo
For a variance at 168 Main Street to allow establishment of a real estate business in a house at that location. (Map 44/186)
(BM, PH, LW)
Denied
Case #22-62 - 6/12/62 (5/24/62 & 5/31./62) Sam Grant
For a variance to erect a sign 4' x 6' on property at 287 Main Street, in a General Business District. (Map 43/1)
(LG, PH, BM)
No one at all appeared. No decision.
Case #23-62 - 6/12/62 (5/24/62 & 5/31/62) Henry R. Hesse
Variance to divide his house lot into two lots, neither having sufficient area, frontage or depth. (Map 71/23)
(LG, PH, BM)
Denied
Case #24-62 - 6/26/62 (6/7/62 & 6/14/62) Wilmington Develop- ment Company, Inc.
Variance to increase limited industrial parking area into a residential zone. (Map 88/31A)
(LG, BM, PH)
Denied . Granted temp. use - 90 days - parking 65' into SRA with pro- visions
Case #25-62 - 7/10/62 (6/21/62 & 6/28/62) Mrs. Guiseppe Dini
To divide an existing lot at Shady Lane Drive and Sprucewood Road into two lots, neither having sufficient frontage or area. (Map 80/33)
(LG, PH, LW)
Denied
Case #26-62 - 7/10/62 (6/21/62 & 6/28/62) Charles River Breeding Laboratories
To extend the present operation into 4 acres adjoining the present operation. (Map R2-5)
(LG, PH, LW)
Permitted
Case #27-62 - 7/10/62 (6/28/62 & 7/5/62) Rizirio & Mary E. Elia
For a variance to allow for the erection of two homes at 120 Faulkner Ave. on lots not having sufficient frontage, depth or area. (Map 69/24)
(LG, PH, BM)
Denied
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Hearing Date (Advertised dates) Applicant
Reason for Appeal
Members Voting
Decision
Case #28-62 - 7/31/62 (7/12/62 & 7/19/62) Dennis & Joy Canelas
To divide a lot of land on MacDonald Road into two lots, having insufficient frontage, area and depth. (Map 84/38 & 46)
(PH, LW, HC)
Approved with conditions
Case #29-62 - 7/31/62 (7/12/62 & 7/19/62) Mrs. Ernest Bousfield
To erect a home on a lot on Ferguson Road having required frontage but insufficient depth.
(HC, LW, PH)
Granted Lot A
Case #30-62 - 8/21/62 (8/2/62 & 8/9/62) Dominic Cacciola
For a variance to divide his land at 11 Lawn Street into two lots, having required depth and area, but one with less than the required frontage. (Map 48/9)
(LG, BM, PH)
Granted with provisions
Case #31-62 - 8/21/62 (8/2/62 & 8/9/62) John F. Comeau
To divide two lots of land owned by Pierino Dizio on Dadant Drive into four lots, each with 100 feet frontage. (Map 78/12)
(LG, BM, PH)
Denied as re- quested, but partial variance granted.
Case #32-62 - 9/11/62 (8/23/62 & 8/31/62) Samuel Yentile
For a variance to allow a dwelling to be built on Lots B & C, Lowell Street, the combined lots having sufficient frontage but insufficient depth and area. (Map 39/3 & 3A)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #33-62 - 9/11/62 (8/23/62 & 8/31/62) Carl Butler
To make two building lots on Andover Street having sufficient frontage and area, but in- sufficient depth, according to Section V-5. (Map 103/15)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted one lot
Case #34-62 - 9/18/62 (9/6/62 & 9/13/62) Joseph Fortunata
Variance to divide a one-family house into a two-family dwelling. 108 Church Street. (Map 52/12)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #35-62 - 9/18/62 (9/6/62 & 9/13/62) Jerry A. Masella
For a variance to allow for the erection of a room and garage closer to the lot line than the law allows. 5 Walker Street. (Map 55/239)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #36-62 - 9/18/62 (9/6/62 & 9/13/62) Alan E. Fenton
For a variance on land owned by John and Josephine Vadaike on Dartmouth Street to erect a one-family house in a General Business Zone, according to Section IV-2 of the Zoning Law, on a lot having required area and frontage but insufficient depth. (Map 40/166)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #37-62 - 10/23/62 For a variance to build a home on a lot with- (10/4/62 & 10/11/62) Ethel Clinch
out the required frontage on Chestnut Street. (Map 16/1)
(LG, PH, BM)
Denied
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Hearing Date (Advertised dates) Applicant
Reason for Appeal
Members Voting
Decision
Case #38-62 - 10/23/62 For the right to build a garage on land of (10/4/62 & 10/11/62) Edward Tessier
Arthur Elfman, Morse Avenue, closer to the lot line than the law allows. (Map 48/16)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
the law allows at 156 Middlesex Avenue. (Map 66/2)
Case #40-62 - 10/30/62 To subdivide a lot of land owned by Cora (10/11/62 & 10/18/62) Robert Belbin
Faulkner, 224 Shawsheen Avenue, with a garage closer to the lot line than the law allows. (Map 21/2)
Denied as re- quested but granted vari - ance as to Section V -5
Granted
Case #42-62 - 11/6/62 (10/18/62 & 10/25/62) Wilmington Develop- ment Company
For a variance to allow for the establish- ment of a lot line between two buildings leaving less than required sideyard. 353 Middlesex Avenue. (Map 79/31)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #43-62 - 11/27/62 For permission to erect a 4' x 6' sign at (11/8/62 & 11/15/62) Jackson Brothers
(LG, PH, BM)
Denied
540 Main Street. (Map 41/129)
Case #44-62 - 11/27/62 (11/8/62 & 11/15/62) Everett MacKay
To make an addition to a non-conforming dwelling at 12 Newland Avenue. (Map 32/64)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #45-62 - 11/27/62 To build on lots in Jackson Heights off (11/8/62 & 11/15/62) Jackson Brothers
(LG, BM, PH)
Granted
Shawsheen Avenue having required front - age and area, but insufficient depth, according to Section V-5, Zoning By-laws. (Map 21/4 & 5)
Case #46-62 - 12/18/62 For an authorization to allow construction (11/31/62 & 12/6/62)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Garden of Eden Country Club, Inc.
and operation of a ski-tow lift, off Chestnut Street. (Map 2/23)
Case #47-62 - 12/18/62 To build a private garage with less than (11/31/62 & 12/6/62) Frederick Seddon
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
required sideyard allowed by Zoning By- law. (Map 81/44)
(LG, PH, BM)
Granted
Case #39-62 - 10/30/62 To build a garage closer to the lot line than (10/11/62 & 10/18/62) Ralph Kelmon
(LG, PH, BM)
Case #41-62 - 10/30/62 To erect a dwelling on a lot of land having (10/11/62 & 10/18/62) Alan Fenton
insufficient frontage on Dexter Street (formerly Carter) and owned by estate of Gertrude MacDonald. (Map 55/231)
(LG, BM, PH)
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Hearing Date (Advertised dates) Applicant
Reason for Appeal
Members Voting
Decision
(LG, PH, BM)
Denied
Case #48-62 - 12/18/62 For a variance in the Zoning By-law to allow (11/21/62 & 12/6/62) Lloyd W. Belbin
for the erection of a dwelling on a lot on Bellevue Avenue not having required frontage, depth nor area. (Map 48/2)
Case #49-62 - 12/18/62 To build a dwelling at 226 Shawsheen Avenue (11/31/62 & 12/6/62) Albert D. Russo
on a lot having required frontage and area but insufficient depth as required by Zoning laws. (Map 21/3A)
(LG, PH, BM) Granted
Members Voting:
LG -
Louis E. Gage, Chairman
BM -
Bruce MacDonald, Secretary
PH -
Parker E. Hodgdon
HC -
C. Homer Coursey
LW -
Leidy K. Williams
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Highway Department
As in the past, all regular routine work before my general highway program begins was accomplished such as patching, cleaning catch basins, culverts, and cutting back shoulders and hauling away the dirt.
Graveled, graded, and rolled all the roadway in the Cemetery and supervised the laying of hot top by a contractor .. . Graveled, graded, and rolled a driveway and parking area at the Walker School and supervised the laying of hot top by a contractor on this project. . . All the subsoil and fine fill exca- vated from various highway jobs was hauled and dumped in the cemetery and spread in the proper location, thereby making almost a new section which will require loaming before the lots are saleable. Laid two hot top walks at the High School, and laid two large hot top. ramps leading into the football field ...
. . . Helped lay 3, 200 feet granite curb along Middlesex Avenue and Church Street and back-filled same with loam.
Removed the old cement walk on Middlesex Avenue from its beginning at the cemetery to Wildwood Street, back-filled same with gravel and rolled before the contractor laid the hot top. . . Removed all the old hot top from the sidewalks at the Square, back-filled with gravel and rolled before contractor laid the hot top. The short section by the Banks was left because it was in good condition. . Widened Church Street from the hardware store to the culvert and hot topped it. Laid asphalt curb in the gutter of this widening to control the water into the catch basins.
Constructed a sidewalk on Middlesex Avenue from Coombs Furniture Warehouse to High Street. Sidewalk was hot topped and asphalt curb laid in the gutter to control the flow of surface water into a catch basin. . . . Completed Marcus Road as to betterment specifications. . . Installed 350 feet of pipe, 6 catch basins, and one manhole on Walker Street to eliminate a bad water condition. After this drainage was in- stalled, I hot topped the entire length of the street because the grades were so fine it had to be done to make sure the water problem was eliminated. Laid 200 feet of hot top on Marjorie Road to eliminate another bad water condition in the street. Graveled the end of Lloyd Road to comply with its accept ance . Hot topped the roadway into the Town Garage, the area in front, and two small areas on the side Paid $1, 300. 00 to a contractor using a stump saw to cut the stumps 12 to 16 inches below the ground surface along the highways. This project was supervised by the Tree Warden. His men picked up all the chips and back-filled the holes. About one hundred and twenty-five stumps were removed this way.
Betterment Streets:
Hamlin Lane:
This street was not started because of a water problem. Drainage had to be installed to eliminate a large puddle about 75 feet long and the width of the street. It could not be piped and drained to the end of the street and dumped into the swamp because of the elevation. No abutter in its immediate vicinity would give an easement to the Town to run the water through his property. Drainage was and still is the only way to eliminate the water problem.
River Street:
This street is completed insofar as the street itself is concerned. One catch basin was installed, and a length of pipe laid towards the swamp. An easement was obtained in November giving the Town the right to lay pipe across private property to the swamp, but the water table was too high at the time to lay the pipe. This pipe will be laid when the water table has subsided.
Marcia Road:
This street will be completed when loam is put in place.
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Pleasant Street:
This street is completed as far as the street itself is concerned. The hot top and curbing have been laid. All driveways have been taken care of. I have to reset two fences, construct one cement walk, and loam in back of the curbing to the property. Funds are available to complete the job.
Ballardvale Street Account:
Because of the grades of the school property pitching towards Salem and Ballardvale Streets, a bad water condition was created. Instead of two catch basins and 300 feet of pipe being installed, I had to install seven catch basins and about 850 feet of pipe, plus two manholes. Salem Street had to be widened from the school's first driveway to Ballardvale Street, plus the entire triangle. Ballardvale Street had to be widened from Salem Street to the entrance ramp to Route 125. Several large pines had to be removed. About 250 cu. yds. of ledge had to be removed plus 250 feet of stone wall.
All the street hot top has been laid. About 1400 feet of asphalt curb laid. This had to be done even though not specified in the estimate to control the flow of surface water into the catch basins and prevent the water from flooding home owners' yards. Some sections of the sidewalk have been completed. The reason for terminating the sidewalk and the curbing where I did is because there are a few changes to be made after a land taking has been made as to the width of the street at that point. I believe there is enough money in the account to finish it.
Chapter 90 Maintenance:
Money was spent on Burlington Avenue, Park Street, Shawsheen Avenue, and Middlesex Avenue for surface treatment with pea gravel and heavy asphalt.
Chapter 90 Construction:
A balance of $8, 500. 00 from 1961 was used to extend the laying of hot top from Beacon Street to the High School.
Chapter 90 Construction for 1962 not started because the plans and the layout were not received until November, and I could see no point opening up Ballardvale Street so late in the year. It is carried over to 1963.
As in the past during the winter months, my men in conjunction with the Tree Department cut elms that are condemned and other trees that are a hazard to the traveling public. My department also renders aid to the Town Engineering Department in laying out streets and setting bounds. Many new street signs, and various other signs to control traffic, especially in the school districts were erected. These new special signs erected in the school areas received a very complimentary write-up in a prominent Boston newspaper.
Chapter 81:
All our Town roads are described as Chapter 81 roads. As in the past, I combine my Chapter 81 work with my general highway work thereby getting more for my money.
Following is a list of streets repaired and surface-treated all or in part with Chapter 81 and general funds:
Adelaide Street
700 ft.
Burnap Street
700 ft.
Aldrich Road
3,900 ft.
Burt Road
1,600 ft.
Auburn Avenue
850 ft.
Canal Street
950 ft.
Beech Street
1,000 ft.
Carson Avenue
1,000 ft.
Boutwell Street
2,800 ft.
Cedar Street
600 ft.
Brattle Street
600 ft.
Chapman Avenue
350 ft.
Bridge Lane
550 ft.
Chestnut Street
5,800 ft.
Broad Street
1,500 ft.
Cochrane Road 760 ft.
Burlington Avenue
1,000 ft.
Coolidge Road
300 ft.
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List of streets repaired and surface-treated (continued):
Corey Avenue
450 ft.
Middlesex Avenue
2,400 ft.
Cottage Street
850 ft.
Miles Street
500 ft.
Davis Street
500 ft.
North Street
1,200 ft.
Edwards Road
500 ft.
Oakwood Road
1,000 ft.
Fairfield Ave.
450 ft.
Parker Street
2,400 ft.
Faulkner Avenue
2,300 ft.
Phillips Avenue
1,300 ft.
Federal Street
4,400 ft.
Pine Ave.
500 ft.
Forest Street
4,000 ft.
Powder house Circle
900 ft.
Grand Street
450 ft.
Railroad Avenue
750 ft.
Grant Street
750 ft.
Roosevelt Road
1,220 ft.
Harris Street
1,100 ft.
Shawsheen Avenue
1,000 ft.
Hillside Way
2,400 ft.
Sheridan Road
400 ft.
Hopkins Street
3,000 ft.
Thurston Avenue
800 ft.
Jones Avenue
780 ft.
Veranda Avenue
850 ft.
Lake Street
2,700 ft.
Walker Street
400 ft.
Liberty Street
800 ft.
Wild Avenue
1, 100 ft.
Lloyd Road
1,200 ft.
Williams Avenue
780 ft.
Longview Road
750 ft.
Wilson Street
750 ft.
Mackey Road
300 ft.
Winchell Road
250 ft.
Marcus Road
600 ft.
Wiser Street
500 ft.
Marjorie Road
1,400 ft.
At this writing, my equipment is in good condition except one 1957 dump truck. I am requesting its replace ment with a 1963 dump truck as it is about through as far as highway work is concerned. I am also request. ing a half-bag cement mixer which I need badly due to so much drainage and catch basin construction. It will save a lot of hard work and save valuable time. The new front-end loader purchased for the Highway Department has given me very good service.
At this time I would like to thank the various departments for their co-operation and assistance rendered me especially the Cemetery and Tree Departments for their able assistance in snow plowing; also the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen for their hearty co-operation throughout the year.
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Sealer of Weights & Measures
The list of measuring devices and measures adjusted and sealed during the year is as follows:
No. adjusted
No. sealed
Gasoline pumps
27
63
Grease & Oil pumps
16
Vehicle Tanks
12
24
Taximeters
2
Scales under 100 1bs.
6
28
Large scales
3
10
Liquid measure: 1 gallon
3
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Tree Department
Tree Department:
During the year 1962, the Tree Department carried on their usual work of tree removal, trimming low limbs, removing broken limbs, and removing broken tree tops. These trees are diseased or dead; there - fore, they are taken to the town tree dump and burned to prevent further infestation of other trees. Our shade-tree spraying program was increased this year with a definite emphasis on our maples. As pre- viously reported, some maple trees are being attacked by a disease known as dieback or decline. We hope that continued spraying will arrest and eventually wipe out this infection.
We continued to trim the trees surrounding the fire alarm system which has greatly reduced short circuits causing false alarms, and these trees will be checked at various times to prevent further trouble.
Our tree-feeding program was continued this year. Over a hundred trees were treated.
Our Christmas tree on the Town Common, which has been permanently planted, was decorated by this department under the direct supervision of the Tree Warden. This tree was donated to the Town by the late Herbert C. Barrows.
Moth Department:
As previously mentioned, all shade trees were sprayed with 6% and 12% D. D. T. for gypsy moth, tent cater - pillar, fall web worms, aphids, pine shoot moth, oak blights, maple leafspot, and dieback. All front lawns were sprayed with 6% D. D. T. for Japanese beetle and Milky disease. In different areas around Town, we encountered gypsy moth and tent caterpillar nests. All these egg clusters were treated with creosote.
Elm Leaf Beetle and Dutch Elm Disease:
The elm leaf beetle spraying program starts in April and continues into August. This year we lost seventy- five elm trees due to this disease. Over one hundred samples were sent to Amherst State College to be tested, and reports came back that seventy-five were infected. At various times we have been helped by State tree workers and the Wilmington Highway Department in removal and burning of these trees. The State furnished truck, men, and equipment for three weeks at no cost to the Town. To alleviate the loss of our elms, we have a tree-planting program which has been in operation for the past few years. This year we planted one hundred and fifty (150) maple trees in different sections of the town. In years gone by, stumps were left to rot or they were cut as close to the ground as possible leaving an unsightly mess. With- in the past few years, we have hired a stump cutting machine. This machine cuts any size stump two feet below ground level. The hole may then be filled with loam leaving a clear area.
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