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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
April 8, 1968
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building,
on Monday evening, April 8, 1968, at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman Cole, Messrs. Cataldo, Mabee, Kenney, and
Greeley, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Burke,
Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. McSweeney, Town
Engineer, Mr. Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of
Public Works, and Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk,
were also present .
Mr. Gray read a letter from Mr. Sherman requesting
the installation of sewer service at 14 Ridge Road, in
exchange for a sewer easement.
The Board agreed to have the letter put on file Sewer
for discussion at a later date.
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Mr. GrayAa letter from Mr. Legro, requesting
a transfer of $575.00 from the Reserve Fund, to settle Transfer
claims on Blossomcrest Road . Mr. Legro stated that the
appropriation for alteration and relocation of Blossom-
crest Road under Article 59 of the Warrant for the 1967
Town Meeting had been exhausted by the payment of apprai-
al fee, engineering fee, and construction costs.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to request the Appropriation Ccmmittee to transfer the
sum of $575.00 from the Reserve Fund to Article 59 of the
Warrant for the 1967 Annual Town Meeting.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Whitman and Howard
regarding the force main from the Brooks Street Pumping
Station. The letter stated that construction must be
under way by June 1, 196ti or the Town faces loss of the
Federal Aid allotted for this program.
Mr. Gray said that he had talked with Mr. Legro and
asked him to call Mr. Greeley, Division of Water Pollution
Control, and discuss the situation with him. Force
Mr. Gray said that the original application for the Main
grant had been signed by Mr. Carroll and the present
plans differ somewhat from the original plans; a 20" pipe
is to be installed pkrt way and then a30" pipe is to be
installed. Mr. Gray requested the Board to authorize
Mr. Burke, Superintendent of Public Works, to sign a
new application setting forth new specifications. The
application is to say that Bedford is involved.
The Chairman said that this would be the first
order of priority and asked about the time element.
Mr. Gray replied that as soon as the permit is
received from Mr. Greeley we can advertise immediately.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to authorize Mr. Burke to sign a new application for
the force main from the Brooks Street Pumping Station.
Mr. Gray read a letter from Whitman and Howard
regarding sidewalk construction on Pleasant Street,
Middle Street and Tufts Road.
Mr. Gray said that there was not enough money
available to do Pleasant Street but suggested that
if the Board felt that it had high enough priority,
this year' s money could be used. Pleasant
The Chairman asked if there was any way we could Street
get a transfer of funds, as there are other sidewalks
to be done this year.
Mr. Gray recommended that Pleasant Street be
deleted and put back to next year; Pleasant Street
has third priority.
Mr. Greeley said that postponing Pleasant Street
for one year is not going to solve the problem.
The Chairman asked how much time was involved
before acting on the bids and Mr. Gray replied that,
legally, the Town has thirty days before the contract .
Mr. Cataldo said that he felt it should be referred
to the Traffic Committee with the recommendation to
put out one contract for two years' budget.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
refer the construction of sidewalks on Pleasant Street
to the Traffic Study Committee . The Committee is to
report to the Board on next Monday evening.
Mr. Gray said that Mr. Burnell was interested in
Lots 98 and 99 Taft Avenue. When the original deed was
written, the two lots were to be combined with lots 100
to 1014. to make 150' frontage. In 1958, the Board of
Selectmen voted to make two 75' lots, but the deed written
then does not so specify. Mr. Burnell requests that the
deed be changed to indicate two 75' lots . Taft Ave .
The Chairman said that a previous Board had made Lots
a coimaitment for two 75' lots and asked Mr. Gray to
check with the Planning Board to see if there was any
reason for it to remain a 150' lot. If the Planning
Board sees no valid reason, the Board will agree to
two 75' lots.
Mr. Gray read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce
asking about clarification of the law regarding Friday,
April 19th.
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The Chairman requested that a letter be written to
the Chamber of Commerce informing them that, although
April 19th is a legal holiday in Massachusetts, the
Sunday closing laws do not apply. The Board has no 19th of
legal way to require business establishments to be April
closed. If a store wishes to remain open there is
nothing the Board can legally do about it, except to
ask their cooperation to help celebrate this holiday.
Mr. Gary of the Buckman Tavern Committee met with
the Board. He said that the Contractor had completed
the work on Buckman Tavern and it will be open on
April 19th. After the McCarthy Construction Company
and the Consultant ' s fees are paid, there is a balance
of $1740.00. During the winter same additional damage
was revealed and the Consultant recommended that repairs
be made; funds are available to take care of them.
Mr. Gary requested approval of a bid in the amount of
$1490.00, submitted by Paul E. Dutelle and Co. , Inc .
for the additional repairs . If approved, the Consul-
tant' s fee will be $149.00. Of the $25,000 appro-
priation, there will be a balance of $101 .00. Mr.
Gary said that the kitchen ceiling is in a weakened
condition and it will be less than $200.00 to repair it.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
award the contract for repairs to the Buckman Tavern to
Paul E. Dutelle and Co. , Inc. in the amount of $1490.00.
Mr. and Mrs. Pisiello and their attorney, Julian
Soshnick, met with the Board.
Mr. Soshnick said that Mr. Pisiello owns some
dogs and, on March 20, 1968, he received a letter from
Officer Carlson ordering him to restrain the dogs
from running at large when off the premises and also
to immediately suppress the barking of said dogs both Pisiello
day and night . Mr. Soshnick said that this appear- Dog
ance before the Board was in the nature of a complaint;
that no one spoke to Mr. Pisiello about the dogs; he
had just received a letter in the mail. The Dog
Officer did say that there were no complaints in
writing.
The Chairman said that, normally, on a dog
hearing all parties are notified, the Dog Officer is present,
and the complaining parties .
Mr. Soshnick showed photographs of the clogs behind
the fenced-in area which had been built to restrain them.
He said that, occasionally, a dog does get loose.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Pisiello knew whether
the Dog Officer had made any attempt to get in touch
with him.
Mr. Pisiello replied that the Dog Officer had
sent a patrol car to tell his wife about the complaint
on the evening of March 19th and the letter from the
Dog Officer arrived on the next day.
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The Chairman said that the key to the situation
is a written complaint to the proper people, the
Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Soshnick said there would have to be a written
complaint. He felt that the Dog Officer was over-
zealous; he didn' t take the trouble to talk with
Mr. Pisiello, he had made an independent determination.
Mr. and Mrs. Pisiello did not have the opportunity to
say agything.
The Chairman said that it was the Board' s pre-
rogative to talk with the Dog Officer and request
a review.
Mr. Soshnick said he suggests that the order be
rescinded. The Dog Officer was only attempting to
do his job, that he didn' t doubt that he has the
authority to restrain the dogs. Some of the neighbors
will say that the dogs do not bother them.
Mr. Gray said that he had talked with the Dog
Officer and was told that there was a complaint, not
a written complaint, from a woman who had a sick child.
The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to get a full report
on the case .
A group of residents of Bridge Street met with
the Board.
Mr. Benjamin Cohen said that the original petition
was submitted about a year ago. Only 500' from Valley-
field to Waltham Street has not been paved, and it was
their understanding that the street would be paved
this year.
The Chairman said that there are certain limits
Bridge placed on everything we do in Town, sewers, sidewalks,
Street streets. We can' t do many streets. Does not deny
that it needs to be done; comes down to judgment at
the time, the percentage of people that want it and
the number of vacant lots; there are eight vacant
lots on this street.
Mr. Lindell said that there are no vacant lots
now; the last two lots have homes on them but are
not sold. 100% of the residents want the street paved.
Mr. Greeley asked how many people had signed the
original petition and Mr. Lindell said that there
were eighteen signatures.
The Chairman said that in order to build streets,
we have to go through the formality of layout. It is
unlikely that we could do it this year; have used
up all the money available this year. The facts as
they are not presented would lend it favorably for
next year.
Mr. Ray Townsend said that he understood that
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1 Grassland Street is to be done. He felt that if you
bring heavy equipment into this area, why not do
Bridge Street; it would cut down costs if home owners
pay for the street.
The Chairman said that they don ' t, not even
half. The Board agrees that it is a bad street; wish
we could do more but the appropriations of money
preclude us doing this. There would have to be an
Article in the Special Town Meeting.
Mr. Kenney said that Bridge Street would have
high priority next year. We have a limited budget
and have more requests than money.
Mr. Cohen said that he had a petition, drafted
by all residents of Bridge Street, and presented it
to the Board.
The Chairman said it is the first petition to be
submitted for the 1969 budget, and informed them
that they will receive another petition stating what
assessment would be on each home owner.
Mr. Cohen asked if everyone would have to agree
to this to get the street.
The Chairman said there was no question that the
condition of the street is a good case in point. The
Street will cost $18,000; the Board recommends putting
in sidewalk on one side, particularly if it hooks up
to a street near a school.
Mr. Mabee said that the right of way was 50+ ;
there was plenty of room for a sidewalk.
Mr. Cuccinello said that when they put the sewer
in about a year and half ago he watched the workers.
When they backfilled, they dumped the same material
back in. He asked the inspector why they weren' t
using gravel instead of putting the same material back.
He said the inspector answered that the gravel was
too expensive.
The Chairman asked if the pipe was covered.
Mr. Cuccinello said that very little gravel was used.
The Chairman said that when the vote is taken on
intent to lay out , you have top priority.
Mr. Greeley asked if there was a need for drainage
on Bridge Street.
Mrs. David Poynton said that the culverts were
removed.
Mr. Cataldo asked who had removed them and Mr.
Poyntonsaid that the builder had removed them and
never rSplaced them; now we have no drainage on our
lots. In front of his home there was a hole 141/2' to
5' deep. It was very dangerous and he asked the
Town to fill it in.
111 The Chairman said that the solution is proper
construction and drainage .
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Mr. Greeley said that it was an Engineering
Problem.
Mr. William Copp said that the Town maintains
that they have no control over the traffic; people
use Bridge Street as a cutoff for Marrett Road.
When it is paved, the traffic will be heavier.
The Chairman agreed and said that this is a problem
that occurs when many streets are paved.
Mr. Cuccinello said that he didn' t understand
why, if Bridge Street is a private way he could
not park his car in the street during the winter
without getting a ticket.
The Chairman explained that the law is that
no parking in the street is allowed because of snow
removal; the Town plows unaccepted streets .
Mr. Cohen asked about additional lighting and
if they had to petition; there are two lights on
the street now.
The Chairman said that there is a certain amount
for street lighting; this year we only had $2,000 to spend.
Mr. Greeley asked the Clerk to make a note that
a request was made for street lights.
A request was made for a street sign.
Mr. Mabee said that a sign could be put up marked
"Private Way" . Mr. Gray agreed.
The Bridge Street group retired.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
lI Auctioneer to sign the Auctioneer' s License for William A. Sennott,
229 East Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Polls that the polls will open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, April 30, 1968 for the Presidential Primary.
Special Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Police to appoint Special Police Officers for terms expiring
Officers March 31, 1969. (See list at end of Minutes . )
The Chairman read a letter from Dr. Israel Mirsky,
20 Mason Road, requesting permission to connect a cellar
drain to the existing storm drain on Mason Road.
Dr. Mirsky Mr. Burke and Mr. McSweeney have inspected the
Drain property and Mr Burke recommended that the Board
Connection grant the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to grant permission to Dr. Israel Mirsky, 20 Mason
Road, to connect a cellar drain to the existing storm
drain on Mason Road.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted
to sign abatements for water to the following:
Gerald Meadows, $75.95; Pasquale Luongo, $8.75;
Allen B. Wilson, $8.75; James Mahoney, $60 00;
John Peterson, $8.75; Martin Abkowitz, 57. 75; Abatements
Abatements John Taylor, $30 22; Lee Najarian, $22.03; Harry
Farrington, $8 75; Patrick McLaughlin, $29.10;
Richard Reckard, $19.32; Annie Hopkins , $3.15;
Frank Busa, $8.75; H. W. Smith, $30.09.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
Minutes to approve the Minutes of the Selectmen' s Meetings Minutes
held on April 1, and April 3, 1968 .
Upon motion duly made and secondee, it eras voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing, deliberating or voting on matters which,
if made public, might adversely affect the public
security, the financial interest of the Town or the
Executive reputation of any person. Executive
Session After discussion affecting the reputation of a Session
Town employee, it was voted to resume the open
meeting.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Peckham of
the Cary Lecture Committee, inviting the Selectmen Invitation
to attend the Cary Lecture Program on Saturday,
April 20, 1968.
It was agreed that the Board of Eelecbmen would
attend.
Mr. Kenney said that we now have $10,000 for
the Great Meadows and Arlington has $10,000.
The Chairman said that there has to be an Great
agreement between the two Boards of Selectmen, and Meadows
asked Mr. Gray to get in touch with the Chairman of
the Arlington Board.
Mr. Russian, Mr. Bryson, Mr. Adams and Mrs. Relman
of the Structure of Town Government Committee met with
the Board .
Mr. Russian said that the Committee is here to make
a formal request for assistance. The Article that was
presented at the Meeting in March will come up at Town
Meeting in June . He had received a letter from Mr. Legro
that there was a need to go over the proposed Article.
Need for Special Counsel and , obviously, we can' t as
there is no money, no authority. If we are going to
meet the deadline, we ask that Special Counsel be
provided.
The Chairman asked, how much money?
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Mr. Russian replied, $500 or $1,000.
Mr. Cataldo said that the amount of money is
secondary; present Town Counsel or former Town Counsel . .
Mr. Mabee said that, when writing a portion of the
Structure By-Laws, Mr. Stevens was then Town Counsel. He felt that
he did eve the time and recommended that we get
Speciar o shape up, get in order. Special Counsel worked
the redoing of the By-Laws, then he got together with
Mr. Stevens . Mr. Hardy was the Special Counsel; ygu have
mentioned him as a possibility.
Mr. Russian said that he was a first-rate man.
Mr. Mabee said that Mr. Legro has found problems,
without having him spend too much time on it . .
Mr. Russian said, if Town Counsel feels Special
Counsel should be provided . . .
Mr. Greeley said that they must get the job done .
Mt. Cataldo asked if it was their feeling that
Town Counsel hire someone for other things and he con-
centrate on this.
Mr. Russian said that they suavest you give us the
legal assistance that is necessary.
Mr. Mabee said that he wouldn' t have any objection
on this particular issue to have two heads instead of one;
have talked about Mr. Hardy.
Mr. Kenney questioned if they were asking authoriza-
tion up to $1,000.
Mr. Russian said that they were not seeking $1,000.
The Chairman asked if it were the Board' s opinion
that we approach Town Counsel that counsel be provided
and await his recommendation so that we may appoint him.
Mr. Cataldo said that either Mr. Legro does it or
he has an assistant.
Mr. Adams said that where the Legal Department is in
a state of change, of Town Counsel submitting his resigna-
tion, he might not want to get into it.
Mr. Russian said, additional request is a time factor.
The Chairman said that the Committee will have Counsel .
We will explore during the week with Town Counsel.
Mr. Kenney said that there are varying opinions re-
garding the proposal . Many areas of common agreement are
better in order to have a more united front. Do you still
have an open mind?
Mr. Russian said that it is important for the Board
to be backing regarding the administrative change. We
have some adjustments from our initial draft; I think
there is room for changes. Hope we can continue to
hold open discussions . If two or three of us could
sit down with the Chairman v . . we 44,ect to come back
and talk to you.
Mr . Kenney said, can' t support you now, would
like to talk with you.
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Mr. Adams said that it would be helpful if anyone
had questions .
Mr. Kenney said that he hoped it leaned more to
Executive Secretary; downgrade Manager and upgrade
Secretary.
Mrs. Reiman suggested a list be made - talk in terms
of specifics.
Mr. Greeley said that he would like to see the
particulars in writing. In principle, there is a possi-
bility of compromise .
Mr. Cataldo said that, in the final analysis, some
substantial changes will be made. It will go in,
regardless of what we think individually.
Mr. Russian said, if we get Special Counsel, will
pick up from there.
Mr. Adams suggested that a special meeting be held
some evening.
It was agreed that a special meeting of the Board of
Selectmen and Structure of Town Government Committee
be held on Thursday evening, April 25, 1968 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Mabee mentioned that money had been appropriated
for the water main for Oakmont Circle. Oakmont
Mr. Gray said that Whitman and Howard will be Circle
coming to make pressure tests .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
A true record: Attest :
Executive Clerk, Selectmen
The next regular meeting of the Board will be held in
the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday
evening, April 15, 1968, at 7:30 F.M.
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SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS 1968-1969 0
Acheson, Eugene A. 2631+ Mass. Ave. Resident11
Adams, Adam A. 23 Charles Street Resident
Adams, Alan G. 15 Somerset Road Resident
Adams, Bertram H. Jr. 127 Wyoming Ave . , Malden M. I.T. Lincoln Lab.
Anderson, Carl 41 Ledgelawn Avenue Civil Defense
Baker, Ramon C. 14 Stratham Road Resident
Bailout Sidney R. 38 Highland Avenue Resident
Barnes, John B. 26 Kenmore Road, Malden M. I.T. Lincoln Lab.
Barnes, Raymond E. 59 Gleason Rd. Resident
Barrett, Elliott J. 92 Middle Street Resident
Barry, John M. 34 Forest Street Resident
I Belcastro, Francis 1714. Wood Street Firefighter
Bentley, Thomas F. 2614. South Road, Bedford Custodian
Bevington, Alfred 130 Marrett Road Firefighter
Blodgett, John 15 Hilltop Avenue School Department
Bluteau, Joseph 21A Flint St. , Som. School Department
Burke, Joseph F. 10 Totman Drive, Woburn Supt. Public Works
Burke, Thomas M. 151 East Street Firefighter
Burrell, Arthur E. 2 Thoreau Road Civil Defense
Bussey, Francis 216 Concord Avenue Firefighter
Casey, William P. 1063 Mass. Ave. School Department
Cataldo, James 43 Rindge Avenue Firefighter
Cataldo, Robert 14 Aerial Street Selectman
Cole, Lincoln P. Jr. 16 Hill Street Selectman
1 Cousins, Lyman S. 6 Bancroft St. ,Waltham School Department
Dearborn, Horace N. 16 Stratham Road Civil Defense
Delfino, Nicholas J. 1 Forest St. , Stoneham School Department
Dooley, Henry W. 77 Baker Avenue Resident
Doughty, George Jr. 75 Paul Revere Road School Department
Driscoll, Robert V. 30 No. Broadway, Haverhill M. I.T. Lincoln Lab.
Emery, Alan 441 Lowell Street Firefighter
Eriksson, E. Alden 41 P_ .e4Con Road Resident
Ernst, Karl 37 Eldred Street Resident
Ewers, Joseph E. 12 Old Coach Rd. , Weston M. I.T. Lincoln Lab.
Finney, Charles A. 36 Albemarle Avenue Resident
Flaherty, William 4 Spencer Street Firefighter
Foley, Harold J. 11 Freemont Street Firefighter
Freeman, George 13 Grant St. , Concord Police Employee
Fullerton, Dennis 2400 Massachusetts Avenue Firefighter
Gallagher, Edward T. 8 Spring Lane, Maynard M. I.T. Lincoln Lab.
Garland, John A. , Jr. 54 Gleason Road Resident
Gilman, Edward M. 56 Bloomfield Street Firefighter
Greeley, Roland B. 1359 Mass. Ave Selectman
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Special Police Officers 1968-1969 ( const)
II
Goodfellow, Arthur L. 12 Edge St. , Ipswich M. I.T. Lincoln
Lab.
Goulart, Edward G. 6 Rindge Terr. , Camb. M. I.T. " Lab.
Gray, Albert, Jr. Harvard Road, Stow Executive Asst.
Heimlich, Oscar 796 Mass. Ave. School Dept.
Jefferson, Charles E. 8 Alcott Road Civil Defense
Jones, Cecil 36 Woburn Street Civil Defense
Kelley, Kenneth, Jr. 11 Cedar Street Firefighter
Kenney, Allan F. 10 Burnham Road Selectman
Lewis, Raymond E. 11 Hancock Avenue Civil Defense
Mabee, Irving H. 25 Highland Ave . Selectman
MacDONALD, Charles 211. Bernard St . Civil Defense
MacLean, Ralph D. 9 Spring Street Resident
Mazerall, Paul 20 Wilson Road Park Supt.
McCARRON, Francis 5 Hillside Terrace Forefighter
McDonald, Walter 14 East Street School Dept.
McDonnell, Edward T. 62 Elm St. , Bedford Cary Library
McSweeney, Leo M. 6 Bancroft St. ,
Waltham School Dept.
Mercer, Charles R. 6 Park Street Resident
II
Moretti, Joseph A. 8 Rindge Avenue Civil Defense
Muller, Eugene T. 24 Ewell Avenue Firefighter
Muller, Leonard E. 19 Fairbanks Road Firefighter
Nickerson, Douglas I. 44 Paul Revere Road Firefighter
Nutt, Alfred 45A Ridge Road School Department
Ormiston, Wallace W. 38 Charles Street School Dept.
I Pekins, George 28 Chase Avenue Firefighter
Pezzulo, Michael 247 Marrett Road School Dept.
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Pierpont, Wilfred D. , Jr. 4 Taft Avenue Civil Defense
Potzka, Joseph G. 14 Banks Avenue School Dept.
Prescott, Robert 2 Forest Street Resident
Ratcliffe, Howard I. 5 Chester St. , No. School Dept.
Reading
Redmond, James J. 9 Utica Street Firefighter
Richardson, Earl W. 18 Winter Street Resident
Ryan, Thomas 53 Vine Street School Dept.
Ryder, Howard D. 2 Wilson Road M. I.T. Lincoln Lal
Samuel, Frank T. , Jr. 8 Burnham Road Resident
Saunders, Robert W. 295 Marrett Road Resident
II Savage, David T. 9 Manley Court Firefighter
Spellman, Walter 267 Mass. Ave. Fire Chief
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Special Police Officers 1968-1969 ( Const . ) 1
Spiers, William L. , Jr. 185 Lowell Street M. I.T. Lincoln Lab.
Stevens, Edward P. 4 Chandler St. , School Department
Salem
Stevens, Raymond Treble Cove.Rd. School Department
Stucke, Alden F. 31 Hancock Street Resident
Sullivan, Ricbtrd 137 Bedford Street Firefighter
Sullivan, Thomas 17 Curve Street School Department
Swan, Duncan F. 24 Bedford Street School Department
Turner, Gerald C. 9 Hillside Terrace Civil Defense
Walsh, John 10 Ames Avenue Firefighter
Walton, Robert E. 5 Spencer Street Firefighter
Washburn, Arthur E. 1061 Mass . Ave. Firefighter
Whiting, William 31.1 Lowell Street Firefightexy
Wright, Glenn 67 Simonds Rd . Resident
Yewell, Paul 6 Leeland Terrace Resident
Young, Stanley R. 86 Winter Street Resident
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