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I wish to again say many thanks for the assistance that you have given even at the expense of your administra- tive duties so that my tasks could be made easier. I am grateful to General Foreman Arthur Franke for diverting men and equipment from his regular duties to help on engineering activities.
It is my opinion that many of the problems that are engineering in form will be solved as my office gains a firmer position. The year 1957 represents a greater chal- lenge, but I am prepared to do my share to keep up the splendid headway that has already been made under your stewardship as Town Manager.
Very sincerely yours,
EUGENE J. MULLIGAN, Town Engineer.
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Report of The Highway Department
January 7, 1957
Mr. Charles R. Iovino Town Manager Town Hall Randolph, Massachusetts
Dear Sirs:
I have had the honor of serving as acting Highway Director for the past several months and wish to, there- fore, report on the activities that were carried out under my supervision.
There have been many calls on the services of the Highway Department, and the services required from the personnel and equipment are increasing many fold. It is an impossibility to maintain effective services with the personnel and equipment that is available in the depart- ment now.
Considerable headway was made in 1956 in work accomplishments and savings to the Town. Many of the special Articles have balances left in the account. All spe- cial Articles passed at the Annual Town Meeting of 1956 were completed with the exception of Ferncourt Street work and Highland Avenue sidewalk.
I wish to thank you for all the time and effort that you expended in assisting me in carrying out my work in the department. Without your assistance it would have been impossible to have accomplished all the work that was carried out to completion this year.
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The following is a list of the projects that directly or indirectly effected the personnel, equipment, and activities of the Highway Department:
Chapter 90 Construction-South Street
Chapter 90 Maintenance-Union Street
Flood Permanent Repairs
Lafayette Street Sidewalk
South Main Street Sidewalk
Eugenia Street Drain
Himoor Circle Drain
Roel Street work
Pond Lane Construction & Oiling
Amelian Road Drain
Overlook Road-Himoor Circle Drain
Cross Street Drain
Mt. Pleasant Square Work
Woodlawn Street Drain
Chestnut Street Drain
Removal of Boulders on Liberty Street
Chestnut Street Widening Unaccepted Street Repairs
North & Cottage Street Catch Basins
Lancaster Road Construction
Installation of Curb at Diauto Drive
Wyman Road Grading and Oiling Removal of Ledge on Mill Street
Specifically, the above listed items are only part of the program of activities carried out by the Highway Department this past year. However, there have been many accomplishments made which if measured in dollars and cents would amount to a very large figure. I firmly believe that all the accomplishments that were made are far beyond the appropriation made for highway expense and highway personnel. The increased productivity by the personnel of the department is due largely to the program-
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ming of functions and duties more effectively. The large savings made by the purchase of the sand screening plant are far beyond my previous calculations. This piece of equipment has saved the Town many thousands of dollars as well as make available large quantities of sand when it is required for use. If I were to place an estimate of what in dollars and cents, the increased productivity of labor and materials along with savings made by the sand screening plant, I would venture a figure in the vicinity of at least $75,000. I wish to also state that the setting up of a maintenance department has been a very good move for the Highway Department and the Town itself. The large savings that have been made in the maintenance division are tremendous, and the fact that our equipment was kept in first rate condition accounts for the many benefits that has been rendered by this section of the Highway Department.
In closing, I wish to thank the many people that helped to make the many fold activities of the Highway Department a huge success, and those who helped in many ways to render more services to the public.
Very truly yours,
EUGENE J. MULLIGAN Acting Highway Director
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Report of The Civil Defense Agency
Board of Selectmen
Randolph, Massachusetts
The development of the Warden Service under the leadership of Allan Reed, ably assisted by Patrick J. Hawes, is probably the one phase of civil defense that should have the attention of all our citizens at this time. It is important that all of us know what to do in any emergency or catastrophe that may befall Randolph, whether it be of a military nature or the result of fire, explosion or storm.
The purpose of the Warden Service is to acquaint all our people with the facilities available to overcome any type of disaster, and how each individual may pro- tect himself, his family, and his neighbor.
With a Warden for every ten families, who will pro- vide civil defense literature, and the latest information for protection of the individual in any situation, our people will be prepared, will know what to do, and how to do it.
A "First Aid" course of instruction for our Wardens is being prepared under direction of Miss Jeanne Norris.
Included in this Annual Report, is the Mobilization Plan for Randolph. Responsible leadership in all depart- ments, will develop an organization that will meet any need. However, efficient Civil Defense depends upon team-work, and the co-operation of all of us.
SHOULD THE NEED ARISE LET US BE READY.
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MOBILIZATION PLAN
FOR RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS Randolph Civil Defense Agency Ralph E. Macleod, Director APPROVED-December 12, 1956
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
JOSEPH J. SEMENSI, Chairman THEODORE S. LUDDINGTON, Member RALPH H. HUTCHINSON, Member HENRY J. ROTA, Member GEORGE H. KILEY, JR., Member
RANDOLPH CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY MOBILIZATION PLAN
I-Introduction
Civil defense is an essential component of national defense. The responsibility for civil defense has been as- signed primarily to the state and local governments.
II-Authority
The Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency was estab- lished under authority of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, as amended.
III-The Purpose of Civil Defense
To minimize the effects of enemy attacks or major disaster upon the people, property, industry and commerce of the Commonwealth as follows:
a-To protect and aid the civilian population.
b-To minimize physical destruction and damage.
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c-To restore the maximum level of operation of the entire society as quickly as possible.
IV-General Information
1-Government responsibility in time of disaster, in general is the same as in normal times-the protection of life, public health, welfare and property and the main- tenance and repair of public property.
2-The Board of Selectmen have the over-all respon- sibility of co-ordinating and directing all public officials and department within the town's jurisdiction for the pur- pose of the protection of persons and property.
a-The civil defense Director for Randolph, shall have direct responsibility for organization, ad- ministration, and operation of the civil defense agency, coordinating and directing local civil de- fense activities of public and private agencies or groups, and establishing necessary Control Cen- ters.
b-The Deputy Director acts for the Director when the Director is absent.
c-The Intelligence Officer collects, evaluates, and processes information pertinent to the operation of the civil defense organization.
3-The Chief of Police is responsible for traffic con- trol, the preservation of law and order, assignment of guard to all centers of relief activities, enforcement of local government edicts controlling the ingress of visitors, issuance and control of special passes into restricted areas, warning and rescue of persons in danger. Establishment and maintenance of liaison with outside law enforcement agencies, special day and night patrols and deputation of auxiliary policemen, if necessary.
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4-The Chief of the Fire Department is responsible for actual fire fighting, for declaring certain zones re- stricted because of fire or explosion hazard; warning and rescuing persons in danger and other rescue work; re- moving explosives from hazard zones; the temporary ad- justment of the water supply to increase water pressure where needed most.
5-The Public Health Officer of the Board of Health is responsible for all activities pertaining to the public health of the community, including surveys of the devas- tated areas in the interest of public health; health pro- tective measures for a pure water supply ; the prevention and control of communicable diseases, including quaran- tine measures; the establishment and maintenance of an immunization program if necessary; the approval of pub- lic health measures in refugee centers; milk and food in- spection; establishing and maintaining liaison with other appropriate health departments.
6-The Superintendent of Public Works is respon- sible for clearing debris from all streets, sidewalks, high- ways and other public property; emergency repairs to streets, culverts and bridges.
7-The Coroner is responsible for taking charge of all bodies, to carry out identification procsses, to determine officially the cause of death, to deliver bodies or parts of bodies to the next-of-kin, upon proper identification; to issue burial permits, and to compile and issue death lists.
V-Co-operation
With the foregoing information as a basis for mobili- zation for the Town of Randolph, it is essential that co- operation with all town offcials, as well as between mem- bers of this organization, is of utmost importance.
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Civil Defense Headquarters:
TOWN HALL, Randolph, Massachusetts.
Director :
Ralph E. Macleod, 301 Highland Ave., WO 3-9088,
Deputy Director :
George Bonney, 295 South Street, WO 3-9696.
Intelligence Officer: Leslie A. Claff, Grove Street.
VI-Public Affairs Division
Deputy Director
Michael J. Diauto, 87 Warren St., WO 3-3311.
a-Medical and Health Section:
Assistant Directors: Dr. William C. Sloane, 15 S. Main St., WO 3-2500; Dr. F. Randolf Philbrook, 21 Allen St., WO 3-3730.
Radiological Treatment Blood Bank
Chemical Determination First Aid
Medical Supplies
Hospital Facilities
Water Supply Control Food Inspection
Environmental Sanitation Communicable Diseases Mortuary Services
b-Communications-Races
Assistant Director: George H. Foley, 1241 N. Main St., WO 3-3866, Garage, WO 3-4300. Air Raid Warning Operational Communications Radiac
c-Wardens:
Assistant Director: Allan Reed, 140 South Street, WO 3-3187, Pharmacy WO 3-9884.
Individual Self Protection Extended Self Protection
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VII-Operations Division
Deputy Director: John Frederickson, 216 Highland Ave., WO 3-2970.
a-Rescue-Engineering-Public Works Section Assistant Director: Eugene J. Mulligan, 19 Perry St., Somerville; Residence SO 6-5796 ; Barn WO 3- 2700; Office WO 3-2690.
Shelter Protection Mobile Support Units
Rescue Teams
b-Police
Assistant Director : Carl Macauley, 12 Vesey Road, WO 3-3022; Police Station WO 3-3456.
Plant Protection Damaged Area Protection
Criminal Investigation Auxiliary Police
Bomb Reconnaissance
c-Utilities
Assistant Director: William Almond, 458 Centre Street, WO 3-3120.
Electrical Resources
Gas Resources
Water Power Resources
d-Administration
Assistant Director: Edward C. Hoeg, 2 Alden Street, Co-op. Bank, WO 3-4000. Training Services Personnel Supply Records
Finance Clerical
VIII-Control Division
Deputy Director: Arthur E. Conrad, 78 North St., WO 3-3171; (Store) WO 3-5440.
a-Transportation-Evacuation Assistant Director: August J. Menkens, 4 Jennie Dee Terrace, WO 3-9386.
Automotive Resources Evacuation Resources
Traffic Control Evacuation Centers
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b-Fire
Assistant Director: Paul D. Anderson, 314 South St., WO 3-5378; Fire House WO 3-3131.
Fire Fighting Procedures Fire Fighting Equipment Auxiliary Firemen
c-Welfare
Assistant Director: I. William Trostel, 31 Fair- mount St., Residence WO 3-5781; Welfare Office WO 3- 2055.
Shelter Clothing
Evacuee Registration
Financial Assistance
Re-employment
Re-building
Feeding
IX-Sector 1-B Headquarters-Town Hall, Stoughton.
Director : Thomas F. Keating, 34 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, JA 4-2123.
Town Hall-Stoughton-FI 4- 2380, FI 4-3378, FI 4- 3379, FI 4-3388, FI 4-3389.
Submitted by,
RALPH E. MacLEOD
Director
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Report of The Town Treasurer
Edward T. Clark, Town Treasurer, in account with the Town of Randolph, year 1956.
DEBIT
Balance on hand January 1, 1956
$ 534,354.67
Received during year 1956 3,238,589.70
$3,772,944.37
CREDIT
Paid Sundry Persons per Warrants
$3,372,048.77
General Cash on Hand and in Banks December 31, 1956
400,895.60
$3,772,944.37
SOLDIERS MONUMENT FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1956
$ 196.04
Interest added
5.91
Balance Randolph Savings Bank $ 201.95
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1956
$ 91.95
Interest added
3.70
Balance Randolph Trust Company $ 95.65
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CODDINGTON FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1956 Interest
$ 1,900.00 57.42
Balance December 31, 1956
Examined and found correct.
$ 1,957.42
EDWARD F. FAHEY, Town Accountant
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD T. CLARK,
Town Treasurer
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ANNUAL REPORT
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph
The Randolph School Committee submits herewith its annual report for the year 1956 :
The various reports by the heads of departments of the Randolph School Dept., included in the annual report of the Superintendent, outline to the citizens of the town a complete picture of the activities and progress made in your schools.
The need for additional classrooms in the Randolph School System has not abated during the past year. It was necessary to set up emergency classrooms in the Stetson School, Devine School, the Tower Hill Improve- ment Association Hall and the Congregational Church. We are indebted to the members of the Tower Hill Im- provement Association and to the members of the First Congregational Church and its Standing Committee for their wholehearted cooperation in aiding us to partly solve a most acute housing problem for the school children of Randolph. These emergency facilities were approved by the Mass. Dept. of Public Safety.
Your Committee has and will continue to make every effort to keep abreast of the ever-changing methods used in the educational fields. A program to evaluate the curriculum, physical plant, and educational staff of the Randolph High School has been instituted by Superinten- dent of Schools Thomas L. Warren and is now being con- ducted under the supervision of Hubert F. Gilgan, Prin- cipal of the High School. It is felt that this program when completed will be of immeasurable value and most beneficial to high school students.
The increased membership in our faculty necessitates an alert and intelligent approach to obtain personnel. The office of the Superintendent has recognized this
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need and has planned a program that incorporates closer screening of applicants and interviews at a time which would enable a more advantageous selection of candidates.
It should be noted that the budget of the School De- partment no longer contains items that pertain to main- tenance and repairs of school buildings, nor salaries of school custodians.
Your attention is called to the report in which the amount of money which is refunded through the various laws and regulations of the Commonwealth, as they relate to the educational program of the Town is shown. This amount is estimated to be approximately $211,000 for the year 1956. It should be noted that a refund of nearly $20,000 will be made for transportation of school children.
The problem that faces school authorities through- out the Commonwealth in respect to building needs, rates consideration by the members of our State Legislature, to enact proper legislation to provide increased State Aid to the towns of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts ranks 42nd in providing State Aid to the towns in its School Aid program.
Your Committee asknowledges with sincere gratifi- cation the continuance of the various scholarships estab- lished to aid our graduates to further education. The growth of the list of scholarships indicates an interest of the individuals and organizations in the development of our high school graduates.
We wish to recognize with regret the retirement of Miss Bernice Francis, after 29 years of teaching. Her diligent and conscientious work should be an inspiration to all.
We extend our sincere congratulations and thanks to all administrators, teachers, supervisors, secretaries, cafeteria workers and custodians, for their cooperation
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during the past year. A sincere welcome to visit the schools at your convenience is extended by your committee and we seek any suggestions or criticisms that may serve as a guide for the better education of our children.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
I herewith submit my second annual report as Super- intendent of the Randoph Public Schools.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
In education as in all fields, great advances have been made as a result of research and experimentation. Yet many people who demand and enjoy "push-button" living and improved business methods still think of the old- fashioned educational program as being gilt-edged and sacred.
The evolutionary process in education has recorded some errors just as has been true in all other areas, but many very definite improvements in methods of teaching have far out-weighed the errors. The modern educational program is carried on not only within the four walls of the classroom, but also in the cafeteria, the gymnasium, the auditorium, on the playground and in the home.
It is regrettable that the use of the auditoriums of the Devine and Stetson Schools for emergency classroom purposes has eliminated the use of these facilities for physical education classes and assemblies and it is quite desirable that these rooms be returned to their former status as soon as is possible so that the pupils may receive the benefits of a complete elementary program.
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Much of the educational programs which we knew as youngsters has been retained, and rightfully so; however, as previously pointed out, many highly desirable refine- ments have been made.
The results of the Stanford Achievement Tests which were given in May, 1956 to all pupils in grades 1 to 6 were very gratifying, for, as may be seen on charts in this office, in every instance, our grade level in Randolph is above the national norm.
The evaluation of our high school which is now in process will indicate any desirable changes in curriculum, staff or any other area and every effort will be made to conform with the recommendations in order that the youth of Randolph may be properly prepared for their chosen careers.
Our graduates continue to be accepted and to be suc- cessful in the best of the higher institutions of learning and in the business world. The greatly improved "spirit" in the student body of the High school has been most gratifying to see, for while it is one of those indefinable intangibles, it is, nevertheless, tremendously important in the operation of a happy, successful school. The increased interest in the high school affairs, both academic and extra-curricular, as evidenced for example by the much larger attendance at parents' night and by the outstand- ing activities of the revitalized Randolph High School Boosters Club, has served to let the administration, facul- ty, and students know that what they do is of great im- portance to the adults of the town. More of this adult interest and support at such affairs as the concerts, plays, and athletic contests other than football (which has been well supported) would be of great positive value to the morale of the participating pupils and to the faculty sponsors.
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ENROLLMENT
The ever-increasing enrollment is, and will continue to be, one of the greatest problems facing the Randolph Public Schools because of the necessary increased ex- penditures for school buildings, staff, and supplies. The building of a great number of homes in Randolph, as well as the trend toward larger families has resulted in an increase of 69.4% in the school population since 1950. It is interesting, even though a bit shocking to note that the present first grade enrollment is exactly double that of 1950.
In my report of last year, I wrote of the fact that the opening of the new elementary school in September 1957 would help, but it would not solve the problem of where to place the children. As is commonly known, we shall not have the new building in 1957 because of the fact that bids for the same were opened on June 4th, and they were so much higher than the estimated cost that the contract for construction has not yet been awarded. Much has been said concerning the construction of a new building and I could go into the subject in great detail. Since there will probably be a special town meeting for the purpose of taking some action on a new school at which time all of the facts will be presented, I shall refrain from saying more about the matter in this report except to state that positive action must be taken immediately.
SCHOOL COSTS
The cost per pupil for 1955-1956 in Randolph was $195.28 as compared with a state-wide cost of $256.86 in communities of comparable size. These figures are those of the State Department of Education and they serve to indicate that in no way is Randolph excessive in the mat- ter of school expenditures. Your attention is called to our "Financial Statement" which shows receipts of $191,-
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958.62, a very helpful sum in reducing the total cost of the schools to the town.
STAFF
As a result of the establishment of a salary schedule which was on a par, or nearly so, with those of the neigh- boring communities with whom we compete for teachers, it was possible for Randolph to hold practically all of our teachers and to obtain as replacements, individuals who were very highly recommended by their superiors. The excellent performance thus far of these new appointees indicates that there is not yet a shortage of desirable teachers in our immediate area, IF we pay competitive salaries, and IF working conditions are made satisfactory. However it is becoming very difficult to obtain competent teachers of science and mathematics because of the sala- ries paid these people in industry.
In preparing the School Budget for 1957, it was neces- sary to again adjust the salary schedules effective in September, 1957, in order that we may continue to employ only the best persons possible to care for the educational needs of the children of Randolph. A great number of our faculty continue to do graduate work at the colleges and universities in the Boston area.
In 1955 it was necessary to create eight new teaching positions, in 1956, thirteen, and in 1957 at least eight more will be needed to provide for our steadily increasing school population. Our staff and student population are greater than many of our neighboring communities such as Sharon, Stoughton, Canton, Hingham and Plymouth and the opera- tion of our school system becomes more and more complex each year.
During the year hundreds of persons have come to us with varying requests. Many of these were parents speak- ing on behalf of their children. In every instance, the
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final decision given was based upon years of study, ex- perience and consideration of what was best for the child, the rest of the pupils and the staff. It is not easy to deny the request or plea of a parent, for most of us are parents and find ourselves in similar circumstances at one time or another, and so it is pleasant to be able to say "yes" but when in view of all the factors the decision must be "no," we try to render it with friendliness, sympathy and under- standing.
An enterprise as extensive as ours could not be suc- cessful without the cooperation and teamwork of all concerned both within the system and without. Therefore I take this opportunity to thank the members of the School Committee, Mr. Lynch, my assistant, the principals, super- visors, teachers, clerks, custodians, cafeteria workers, parents, pupils, and the various town officials who have worked with me so well for the attainment of or objective -the education of the public school children of Randolph.
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