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1. Finance
2. Organization of the schools
3. Administration
4. Supervision
5. Building, equipment, and grounds
6. Teaching corps
8. Pupil classification and progress
9. Community relations
10. Health Program
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Topics 4, 8 and 10 were assigned to your superin- tendent. Much greater appreciation of many problems and help for their solutions resulted from this study.
Comparative Statistical Data
1. Arithmetic Testing Program
Reference has been made in past reports to the inves- tigation into the teaching of the fundamentals in arith- metic which has been carried on for three years by Boston University. Last year very careful teaching plans were given all teachers in towns and cities which were co-operating on this plan. All the Plainville teachers carried out the instructions faithfully. The following table deserves careful analysis. The tests were scored and the comparison made by people not connected with our schools, instructors of Boston Uni- versity. It was an impartial study. Examples of the method of using this table follow. The average score in all the third grades in addition was 90.6% while the average score in the Plainville third grade was 95.2%. Also in all the towns 52.5% of all third grade pupils made a perfect score in addition while in Plainville 73.1% of the third grade made a perfect score in addi- tion. Twenty-one such comparisons may be seen in the table. In almost all of them the Plainville score is decidedly higher than the New England score.
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NEW ENGLAND EXPERIMENT ON MASTERY OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ARITHMETIC
Table showing, 1. average on a total basis of 100, and 2. percentage of pupils having a perfect score, for grades 3 to 8. Medians are given in all cases.
Average & Ad- Subtrac- Multipli- Divi-
Grade
Percent
dition
tion
cation
sion
Grade 3
1. Average
90.6
78.6
All Towns
2. Percent
52.5
31.0
Grade 3
1. Average
95.2
82.0
Plainville
2. Percent
73.1
50.0
Grade 4
1. Average
95.6
92.0
80.4
All Towns 2. Percent
64.8
58.0
31.1
Grade 4
1. Average
99.2
93.2
84.8
Plainville
2. Percent
93.3
76.7
46.7
Grade 5
1. Average
96.0
92.0
80.6
85.0
All Towns
2. Percent
68.8
60.0
33.3
44.1
Grade 5
1. Average
87.6
96.6
85.6
89.0
Plainville
2. Percent
79.2
70.8
45.8
50.0
Grade 6
1. Average
97.2
96.0
87.2
92.6
All Towns
2. Percent
76.0
65.5
40.4
60.0
Grade 6
1. Average
99.8
98.6
97.6
97.4
Plainville
2. Percent
93.8
90.6
87.5
78.1
Grade 7
1. Average
97.6
96.4
88.8
93.2
All Towns 2. Percent
79.7
78.3
40.3
75.3
Grade 7
1. Average
87.0
99.6
99.4
99.4
Plainville
2. Percent
96.6
96.6
77.6
77.6
Grade 8
1. Average
98.0
95.4
89.4
93.6
All Towns
2. Percent
85.0
73.1
44.5
67.6
Grade 8
1. Average
99.2
100.0
99.4
99.2
Plainville
2. Percent
83.3
100.0
91.7
66.7
2. Age-Grade Study
It is desirable that all pupils should progress regularly through the grades of the elementary and the classes of the high school. Because of natural ability, difference in interests and efforts some pupils go faster and others slower than the normal progress. Every effort should
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be exercised to reduce the amount of retarding and also to encourage greater speed when it is to the benefit of the child. Moreover, figured on the per pupil cost of instruction, it is a waste of finances to have many retarded pupils. A study recently published by the State Department of Education gives the following data on this topic :
Accelerated
Retarded
Norton
16.8%
16.0%
Attleboro
16.8
10.6
Taunton
15.6
13.3
Mansfield
18.3
11.0
North Attleboro
25.3
13.0
Wrentham
6.2
Plainville
27.7
10.3
State Average
The above comparison shows that the progress of pupils through the grades in the Plainville schools com- pares well with the surrounding localities and with the state average. The very surprisingly low percentage of pupils retarded in Plainville is well worthy of note.
3. Valuation and Expenditure
The valuation of 1927 per pupils in average mem- bership, June 30, 1928 of Plainville was $4,705 and Plain- ville ranked 89 in 113 towns of its group. The expendi- ture for school support from local taxation per $1,000 valuation was $12.74 with a rank of 24. The low valua- tion in relation to the number of pupils to be educated creates a burden. In actual expenditure for all schools Plainville's figure is $83.73 per pupil while the average of the 113 towns is $92.34. Thus much less than the average amount in the state is actually spent for each Plainville pupil. The expenditure for elementary school per pupil was $63.87 while the same item for the average of the 113 towns in same group was $69.08. The same data for high schools was, Plainville $105.12, average of towns $151.63. The Plainville data is much lower in both cases than the same data for last year and also lower than the state group averages. This comparison is especially evident in the high school data.
39.6
17.1
28.9
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4. Preparation of Teachers
What proportion of the teachers are graduates of college or normal schools?
Group 3 Towns Plainville
Elementary
63.8% 93%
High
.90.6 100
What proportion of the teachers have been teaching in this town two years?
Group 3 Towns 44.8%
Plainville
. 43.0
This comparison of the training of teachers and the holding power of the town on the teachers is very satis- factory when the salary schedule is considered.
Recommendations
1. The budget in detail for 1929 has been submitted to you. I believe it will be possible to continue the present school activities and make the necessary repairs on approximately the same total as last year.
2. I urge an increased allowance for school library facilities. These include supplementary books in all grades to furnish material additional to that in the regular textbooks. The need for special research and reference books and sets is present in the upper grades and the high school. A regular plan for building up from year to year the classroom library equipment is advisable.
3. The laboratory in the high school is in need of increased apparatus. The usual allowance takes care of the materials that are used up each year. The amount of permanent equipment is small and limits the range of the experiments that are possible. The renovation of the room last summer has made a good class room possible. More chairs and an increased amount of ap- paratus will make the room a very satisfactory scientific laboratory.
4. The Aldine reading system in the primary grades should be changed for one of the more recent systems.
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demands on the regular school appropriation the pur- chase of a motion picture machine may well be raised outside of the school budget. I believe that it is prac- tical and advisable to have joint ownership with other town organizations or groups. It is surely possible to demonstrate the value of motion pictures to the schools.
6. I urge that the school staff-superintendent, supervisors, principals and teachers-realize and work to make more effective the aim of the development of the pupil rather than the advancement of the subject. The growth of the pupils' mind, the increase of his physical development and the formation of character- habits are all to be considered in the instruction during the recitation period, the study time, the recess activi- ties, the plays, the games, the contests and any activities that are sponsored with the school label. The frequent conferences of all concerned with any group of pupils to analyze the all-round progress of the pupils will be necessary. These objectives can be secured when all realize that every act-not merely the answering of questions in the recitation period-is vital to the devel- Several systems which are the result of careful investi- gations and studies in reading methods are now being adopted in many towns and cities. As a result of the study of this question which is now going on, I plan to recommend the adoption of a new plan for the next entering grade.
5. Visual education has increasingly taken a larger place in classroom instruction. Pictures in textbooks have increased in both quantity and effectiveness. Posters, charts, maps, lantern slides, stereoscopes have long been in use in most schools. Since the passage of the law by Massachusetts legislature in 1923 making it possible to use certain kinds of motion picture machines and films in classrooms the use of motion pictures has become quite general. Only "safety films" which are non-inflamable may be used. Our State Department of Education has hundreds of films on many school subjects which may be secured at small rental cost and some free of any charge. The recent films on "Earthquakes," "Merchant of Venice" and "Women Workers of Ceylon" were shown at a meeting of the Parent-Teacher Asso- ciation and to some grades. Because of the many
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Elementary School
8
29
34
32
7
31
40
35
5-6
44
27
32
4-5
41
35
28
3
29
27
26
2
34
32
27
1
30
42
33
Total
238
237
213
The same rating for the high school as last year has been granted by the State Department of Education and the College Entrance Examination Board. This rating was given in full in last year's report.
Three topics are quoted in full :
"We have especially built up our Commercial Course during the past few years from the standpoint of both equipment and efficiency. The results have been very satisfying. More and more the pupils are electing the Commercial Course with the idea of gaining real practi- cal training rather than as a secondary choice. This year we have 36 pupils taking typewriting, 19 advanced opment of the pupil and is the concern of the school.
Summary Of Special Reports And Comment
In accordance with the custom inaugurated last year, I am summarizing the reports which have been sub- mitted to me by those in charge of special school activities.
1. From report of Mr. H. Charles Maxim, Principal of the High School and Elementary School :
Enrollment Data
Grade
Jan. 1, '29 Pupils
Jan. 1, '28 Pupils
Jan. 1, '27 Pupils
High School
12
11
16
16
11
20
12
16
10
25
22
18
9
16
32
29
Total
72
83
79
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bookkeeping and 13 shorthand besides the normal num- ber in other subjects. This shows the rapid growth it has undergone, and I believe the Commercial students are showing more proficiency each year.
"One phase that needs special commendation is the growth and interest the girls are taking in the athletic activities. The 'Hiking Club' is functioning as usual, but the girls' basketball under the clever guidance of the seventh grade teacher, Miss Hannah Bowden, has be- come a part of our regular program with five outside games scheduled. This movement is world wide and we are glad to see our girls get the benefits of physical education similar to the larger cities.
"The new arrangement of the Laboratory is very satisfactory. It has adequate and much needed room for recitations and the bench room is sufficient. It's hard to realize the change that can be accomplished by a few dollars rightly spent."
2. From report of Harriet F. Washburn, Supervisor of Music :
The report shows the continued progress in various musical activities which have been carried on as in the past. Especially noteworthy is the following: "The children are apparently much interested in the Music Appreciation Course and are responding to it in a most satisfactory way. It is stimulating their interest in radio reproduction and helping them to recognize selec- tions as they hear them on the radio."
3. From report of Rowena B. Rice, Supervisor of Art:
The practical type of art training as well as the theoretical side is strongly to be commended. The un- usual art ability possessed by the supervisor is a great help to teacher and pupils. The following pupils won awards in the "Be Kind to Animals" poster contest: Corris Hoffman, Vincent Lake, Alice Miller, Madeline Batchelder, Helen Radzuik, and Ruth Patton.
4. Report of Alice Hary McNeill, Supervisor of Pen- manship :
The special supervision of penmanship which is now
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on its third year is bearing results. Many rooms were 100% in securing the standard for the grade. 87% of all pupils reached the proper standard. Rapid progress is being made by the teachers in receiving under Mrs. McNeill's direction their certificates for the teaching of penmanship.
5. Report of Domestic Science Teacher and Director of School Lunch, Mary J. Croke :
The report gives a careful statement of the aims in the several classes and a detailed list of the work accom- plished. The interest in this topic seems to be growing. The report on the lunch room shows that the work is self-supporting and that greater patronage is given the school lunch.
6. From the report of the School Nurse, Florence McGinn :
The report covers only the fall term. The results of the annual examination and the classroom inspections are tabulated in detail.
Closing
I wish to commend to the School Committe the loyal efforts of the school staff and also to express to the com- mittee my appreciation of their personal kindness and to commend the citizens of the town the active interest of the members of the committee in details of school management.
Respectfully, LAURENCE G. NOURSE.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL June 28, 1928
Class Colors-Green and White Motto-"Perseverance, Honesty, and Service"
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Program
Processional School Invication Rev. John Rex Sheplar Song-Hark "Tis The Signal Carl Bohm
School
Salutatory-American Illiteracy ... Susan Glidden Lake
Mildred Louise Breen Class History
Song-The House by The Side of The Road, Mrs. M. H. Gulesian Double Quartet
Class Prophesy Violet Estelle Gaskin Essay-The Life of Ludwig Van Beethoven, Dorothy Mae Corbin
Edwin H. Lemore Song-A Dream Boat Passes By .. School
Class Will Freeman Preston Rogers Oration-The Coming Citizen .. Harvey Charles Morse Valedictory-Instinct Olive Louise Woodworth Presentation of Alumni Awards,
Frank O. Corbin, President
Presentation of Diplomas,
Charles H. Peasley, Chairman School Committee Class Ode Rev. John Rex Sheplar Benediction
Class Roll
Classical
Susan Glidden Lake
Myrtle Florine White
Arline Beatrice Wilkins
Commercial Mildred Louise Breen
Earle Mervin Dorset
Violette Estelle Gaskin
Miriam Fisher Ribero
General Dorothy Mae Corbin George Harmstad Curtis Reginald Bassett Keyes Harvey Charles Morse John McKechnie Byron Chandler Pfeiffer Alden Daves Rhodes Freeman Preston Rogers Olive Louise Woodworth
Class Ode
Another journey ends today Classmates and teachers, dear To greater heights you've led us To crown of our school career.
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Let not grief enter each heart While here we say adieu New tasks and problems will assail us To be met with courage true. As years drift by on tides of time And we-ve climbed to our altar of dreams May the golden mem'ries of high school days Touch our friendship so that it gleams. So now let us bid sorrow avaunt And go forward with a smile
For success in life depends on each one To make his life worth the while.
Words and Music by MYRTLE F. WHITE, '28.
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF PLAINVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL June 15, 1928
Operetta-"The Isle of Chance" Musical Director MRS. HARRIET F. WASHBURN Presentation of Diplomas LAURENCE G. NOURSE, Superintendent of Schools
Graduates
Ronald Carlton Darling Alton Everette French Donald Edward Grant Robert Oliver Horton John Walter Lanovy George Vincent Lake
Charles Russell McNeill Ralph William Prive Hope Rogers Margaret Knowles Shattuck Harold Earl Snell Harold Wheeler
Perfect Attendance For The School Year 1927 - 1928 High School
Alta Rhodes Grace Rhodes
Earle Dorset Edward Brady
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Susan Lake Harriet Brockway Ethel Nerney
Merrill Falk Vernon Young Morey Miller
Marjorie Root
Grades 7 and 8
Thelma Everett Alice Fairbanks
Dorothy Etter Irene Brockway
Grade 6
Barbara Kenerson Arthur Brown
Alec Miller George Gryzenga
Grade 5
Clyde Barney Ralph Keyes Fred Paul
Lawrence Fied Charles Peasley Helen Radzuik
Grade 4
Lee Bagley
John Brockway
Grade 3
Lois Kenerson Clifton Everett
Clarence Everett Chester Everett
Grace Etter
Grade 2
John Gryzenga
Grade 1
Francis Simmons
STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1928 Average number of days the Elementary Schools were in session
Plainville 173
Average for State (Group III Towns)
179
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Number of days the High School was in session
Plainville
182
Average for State (Group III Towns 184
The usual data on expenditures is given with com- ment in the main part of the superintendent's report.
Extracts from the School Census of October, 1928
Males
Females Total
Pupils between 5 and 7
34
20
54
Pupils between 7 and 14
114
94
208
Pupils between 14 and 16
26
30
56
174
144
318
Sight and Hearing Tests
Number of pupils examined
304
Number found defective in eyesight
20
Number found defective in hearing
7
Number of notices sent to parents
23
Work Certificates
Number of employment certificates issued
Number of educational certificates issued
7
26
LIST OF TEACHERS, JANUARY 1, 1929
School
Name
Where Educated
Date of Appt.
High
H. Charles Maxim
Bates College
1925
Dorothy K. Cross
Radcliffe College 1927
Alice Heywood
Boston University 1928
Marian S. Goodwin
Salem Normal School
1927
Grammar 8
Mrs. Anna H. Jackson
Plainville High School
1885
Grammar 7
Hannah M. Bowden
Bridgewater Normal School
1927
Grammar 5 & 6
Esther H. Forsberg
Bridgewater Normal School 1928
Primary 4 & 5
Katherine A. Barrett
Hyannis Normal School 1928
Primary 3
.
Bessie A. Josselyn
Hyannis Normal School
1927
Primary 2
Frances A. Crawley
Framingham Normal School
1928
Primary 1
Mildred B. Curtis
Bridgewater Normal School 1927
Household Arts
Mrs. Mary F. Croke
Framingham Normal School 1924
Music Mrs. Harriet F. Washburn
Boston Normal School 1927
Drawing Mrs. Rowena B. Rice
Worcester Art Museum School 1927
Penmanship
Mrs. Alice Hardy McNeill
Lowell Normal School
1927
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE
AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, BOYS
1927
Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Totals
Grade 1 ..
15
7
2
1
25
Grade
3
11
5
19
5
1
11
Grade 4
5
7
3
1
2
18
Grade 5
3
10
3
1
17
Grade 6
5
1
9
4
1
20
Grade 7 .
1
3
2
2
8
Grade 8 .
6
2
1
9
High School
1st Year
1
6
1
1
9
2nd Year ..
2
7
1
10
3rd Year ..
4
2
1
1
8
4th Year
3
5
8
Totals
.. 15
10
13
16
15
18
7 15
13
11
14
8
6
1
162
Grade 1
3
10
1
14
Grade 2 .
4
7
11
Grade 3
4
1
11
Grade 4 ..
2
9
4
1
16
Grade 5
2
3
1
6
Grade 6
5
8
2
2
1
18
Grade 7
5
7
2
14
Grade 8 .
1
1
2
1st Year
9
11
2
24
2nd Year .
3
4
4
11
3rd Year
3
1
4
4th Year
.
3
8
Totals
..
3 14 12
8
10
11
17
12
14
16
9
8
5
139
. .
5
. .
. .
.
.
6
. .
.
ยท
High School
GIRLS
5
Grade 3
ATTENDANCE TABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1928
Aggregate Attendance
Average Daily
Attendance
Total
Membership
Average
Membership
Per Cent of
Attendance
Number of
Tardy Marks
Number of Dismissals
High School
13,896
76.35
86
79.99
95.59
111
0
Grade 7 & 8
6,296
36.39
41
37.55
96.22
9
1
Grade 6
5,691
32.89
40
33.53
93.01
29
2
Grade 5
4,060.5
23.47
27
24.60
95.72
13
20
Grade
4
5,041
29.15
35
31.23
92.00
11
2
Grade 3
4,104
23.72
29
24.88
95.39
7
1
Grade 2
5,113.5
29.56
33
32.53
93.60
40
16
Grade 1
5,949
34.33
43
38.25
90.20
14
6
-
Totals
50,251.0
285.85
334
304.56
93.97
234
48
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LIBRARY REPORT
The policy and management has been under the same direction as last year with little change to report. It is, however, a source of gratification to your Trustees that the circulation of books and periodicals has been the largest in the history of the Library.
The sholars of the Public Schools have been much interested in the course of reading directed by the State Division of Public Libraries and many have qualified for the certificates, from Grade 4 to the High School.
Our usual policy has been followed of sending obsolete and worn books and papers to the Veterans' Hospitals for the use of the disabled and convalescents. This fea- ture is greatly appreciated for, according to the reports, the patients insist on examination of the packages be- fore eating their dinners, and reading and re-reading until absolutely worn out.
The circulation report is as follows :
Total Fiction 6538
Total Non Fiction
346
Total circulation
6884
We would respectfully request the same allowance for the maintenance of the Library as last year.
Financial Statement Receipts
Appropriation, 1928
$500.00
Dog Tax 308.64
$808.64
Expenditures
Librarian
$158.00
Books
432.58
Rent
110.00
Light
16.21
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Supplies 16.35
Fuel 7.50
67.00
Miscellaneous Expenses
807.64
Balance $1.00
FRED W. NORTHUP, THEODORE E. A. FULLER, MILLARD M. RINES, Library Trustees.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen : Herewith I submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Plainville during the year ended December 31, 1928.
Weighing and measuring devises tested and sealed
Platform scales over 5000 1bs 1
Platform scales, 100 to 500 1bs 7
Counter scales, 100 1bs or over 2
Counter scales under 100 1bs 7
Beam scales under 100 1bs 4
Spring scales, 100 1bs or over
13
Computing scales under 100 1bs
6
Personal weighing scales
68
Capacity measures :
Liquid 24
Oil Jars 72
4
Dry measures
130
Gasoline pumps, stops
8
Kerosene pumps
Oil measuring pumps 13
Molasses measuring devices 1
Total cash sealing fees collected and
paid over to the Town Treasurer ... $30.89
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. WHITING, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
1
Spring scales under 100 1bs
3
Weights, Avoirdupois
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REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
Plainville, Mass., January 28, 1929.
There were twelve (12) alarms for fire for the year ending 1928.
Six building fires with a total damage of $200.00.
Also six for brush and grass fires with a cost of $74.45.
The following permits have been issued :
Ninety-on (91) for burning brush, grass and rubbish. Six (6) for the removing of gasoline tanks and pumps.
Seven (7) for the installing of oil burning apparatus. The board recommends purchasing five hundred (500) feet of fire hose. Also, painting the new fire truck.
Also, owing to the increasing number of oil burning apparatus, we recommend the purchase of no less than two Foamite Fire Extinguishers.
Yours respectfully,
RICHARD F. BARTON, CHRISTIAN HENRICH, ARTHUR L. MARTIN, Plainville Fire Engineers.
REPORT OF INSPECTION OF ANIMALS Inspection for 1928.
Number of Barns 53
Number of Grade Cows 186
Number of Grade Young Cattle 29
Number of Pure Bred Cows 29
Number of Pure Bred Young Cattle 15
Number of Pure Bred Bulls
4
Number of Grade Bulls
5
Number of Pigs
48
Number of Sheep
8
Number of Goats 5
Two cows were condemned for tuberculosis.
ERNEST TOOTILL, Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
To the Board of Health of Plainville :
Gentlemen : Herewith I submit my report as In- spector of Milk for the Town of Plainville for the year ending December 31, 1928.
Samples of milk and cream have been taken and tested regularly during the year, all samples having tested up to or above the required Massachusetts standard; and I believe the milk sold in this town is above the average quality.
Milk and Cream Licenses issued 23 Cash received and paid over to the Town
$11.50 Treasurer
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. WHITING,
Milk Inspector.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
Jan. 1, 1928 - Dec. 31, 1928
Pigs 3
Calves 1
2
Sheep
Cows None
ERNEST TOOTILL,
Inspector of Slaughtering.
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REPORT OR WATER COMMISSIONERS
Plainville, Mass., January 31st, 1929.
Seven new services were connected and three ser- vices were shut off during the year. Also three hydrants were replaced on South Street, which had been damaged by accidents.
A four (4) inch main was laid across South Street, at the "Great Bend" to connect lunch cart and tourist camps.
Water tank should be painted inside and out this year. Water rates collected $4,067.56
Supplies sold
169.50
Paid Treasurer
$4,237.06
Pumping and Supply Account
Amount appropriated
$3,500.00
Amount appropriated
650.00
$4,150.00
Amount expended
4,145.46
Balance
$4.54
Signed :
HARRY B. THOMPSON, R. H. BERKLEY, FRANK V. HENRICH, Water Commissioners.
REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Plainville :
With the appropriation made at the Spring Town meeting, a plan was made for the Plainville Park and Playground. As the committee wished to obtain expert advise, the State House referred the committee to the Massachusetts Agriculture College and they strongly recommended the H. V. Lawrence Landscape Offices, Falmouth, Mass., who have laid out many large parks and playgrounds.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Therefore, after carefully surveying and studying the park land, Mr. Lawrence has drawn up a plan, which the committee hope will be closely followed, as the place has so many natural and fine possibilities. It will mean that Plainville will have one of the finest town parks in this section. We hope the time is not far distant when the homestead, which is the second oldest in town, will be made over for a library and historic building.
At the Special Town Meeting last Fall, $1000.00 was appropriated, part of this money was to be used for the ball field and to purchase more land to lay out a proper field. Due to improper wording of the article it would have been illegal to make the purchase, therefore a portion of this money has been retained to be re- appropriated at town meeting.
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