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ROAD PROGRAM
School Lane-Resurfaced from No. Main St. to Belcher St., 2 courses of bituminous concrete Type I.
Turner's Lane-Resurfaced with bituminous concrete Type I 2 courses. No. Main St. to rear of Fire Station.
North St .- At bridge resurfaced 200 ft. with bituminous. concrete Type I. Full width of Roadway 2 courses.
Harriette St .- Road widening ledge and earth excavation and gravel put back and rolled. Highway Depart- ment.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Druid Hill-Road widening blasting ledge and removal. Highway Department.
Center Street-From Union St. West to South St. road widening excavation and graveled roadway placed, rolled, and penetrated with oil.
Amelian Road-Road widening gravel and rolled. By Highway Department.
High Street-Graveled and graded penetrated with oil.
Chestnut St .- Top course of bituminous concrete Type I from Lambert Rd. to Desmond Rd. Design and En- gineering services for the above work done by the Engineering Department.
DRAINAGE PROGRAM
Diauto Drive-100' of 48" PC pipe laid to line and grade south side of street. Work done by Highway De- partment.
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Reed Street-160' 12" ACCM pipe laid to line and grade work done by the Highway Department.
Cor. of Highland Ave. and Fitch Terr. 50 ft. of 12" ACCM pipe laid to line and grade by Highway Department. Greenmount St .- 30 ft. 12" ACCM pipe laid to line and grade Highway Department did the construction.
Thornton St. and Cory St .- Let out to Contract.
Canton St .- 1300 ft. of concrete pipe and 13 catch basins. Canton and Old Sts .- 124 ft. pipe old brook.
Caselton Ave .- 5 catch basins 360' pipe 1 headwall 1 ease- ment required.
Alden St. and Union-5 catch basins adjusted 1. C.B. 260' pipe.
Pauline and Mitchell Sts .- 3 catch basins, 2 manholes, 275' pipe.
Thornton and Cory Sts .- 591 ft. pipe, 9 catch basins, 1 easement required and graded same.
Grove and Pond Sts .- 2 catch basins, 86' pipe and excavated part of the brook.
Old St .- 3 catch basins, adjusted 1 catch basin, 1 manhole, 30' pipe.
Clark Street-2 catch basins, 193' pipe, trees removed and one easement required.
Mill Street-3 catch basins, 1 head wall, 280' pipe, 1 re- taining wall made out of field stone.
West Street-1 catch basin, 243' pipe, graded around catch basin, hot top required to grade.
Center and Union Sts .- 1 extra depth catch basin 15' deep, Berm curb grading and loam at Island Center and Union Sts.
Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE W. DeCELLE Town Engineer.
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Report of The Town Treasurer
Edward T. Clark, Town Treasurer in account with the Town of Randolph, year 1959.
DEBIT
Balance on hand January 1, 1959
$1,062,612.37
Received during year 1959 4,386,811.20
$5,449,423.57
CREDIT
Paid sundry persons per Warrants in 1959 $4,929,403.62 General cash on hand and in Banks December 31,1959 520,019.95
$5,449,423.57
SOLDIERS MONUMENT FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1959
$ 173.53
Interest added
5.67
Balance Randolph Savings Bank
December 31, 1959 $ 179.20
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1959 $ 97.56
Interest added
3.94
Balance South Shore National Bank December 31, 1959 $ 101.50
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Balance on Hand January 1, 1959 Interest added
$ 1,900.00 62.24
Interest withdrawals
62.24
Balance December 31, 1959
$ 1,900.00
ELLEN BENNET FUND
Balance on Hand January 1, 1959 Interest added 1959
$ 12,690.88
417.21
$ 13,108.09
Interest Withdrawn
849.99
Balance Randolph Co-operative Bank December 31, 1959
$12,258.10
Examined and found correct.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD F. FAHEY, Town Accountant.
EWDARD T. CLARK, Town Treasurer.
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$ 1,962.24
TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS
Report of The Assessors
The tax rate for the year was computed on the follow- lowing basis of expenses and receipts :
EXPENSES
Town Appropriations :
Annual Town Meeting
$2,515,512.40
From Available Funds 130,301.00
Overlay Deficit, 1949
15.84
Overlay Deficit, 1953
26.00
Overlay Deficit, 1955
1,578.50
Overlay Deficit, 1956
10,917.64
Overlay Deficit, 1957
12,854.59
Overlay Deficit, 1958
15,026.35
Any other amount required to
be raised-Veterans Benefits
5,399.41
State Parks and Reservations
6,056.33
State Audit of Municipal Accounts 5,616.39 Mosquito Control 4,423.00
Old Colony Transportation
22,262.47
County Tax 29,782.25
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 15,968.39
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment Underestimate of 1958 2,975.48
Overlay of current year 73,886.91
$2,852,602.95
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Available Funds
Income Tax $12,200.00
Income Tax 188,626.72
Corporation Taxes 28,273.14
Old Age Tax (Meals) 4,857.46
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Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 195,530.57 Licenses
5,968.00
Fines
27.20
Special Assessments
2,475.23
General Government
5,963.68
Protection of Persons
Property
5,312.40
Health and Sanitation
2,598.42
Charities
19,305.97
Old Age Assistance
75,207.76
Veterans Services
19,579.94
Schools
27,124.97
Public Service Enterprises
(Water Dept.)
131,768.07
Interest on Taxes and
Assessments
4,566.73
State Assistance for
School Construction
62,912.95
Farm Animal Excise
79.25
School Transportation
35,787.35
County Tuberculosis Hospital
Overestimate
3,145.50
State Parks and Reservations
Overestimate
65.11
Mosquito Control
Overestimate
22.10
From Available Funds
130,301.00
$961,699.52
$1,890,903.43
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
Poll Tax
$ 9,802.00
Personal Property
99,989.75
Real Estate
1,781,111.88
$1,890,903.43
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS TOTAL VALUATION
Real Estate Buildings
Real Estate Land
$25,279,625.00 4,655,025.00 1,680,500.00
Personal
$31,615,150.00
Total valuation computed at
Tax rate of $59.50
$1,881,101.43
Plus Poll Tax
9,802.00
$1,890,903.43
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE TABLE
OF AGGREGATES
Number of persons assessed :
On Personal Estate Only
146
On Real Estate Only
5,500
On Both Personal and Real Estate 222
Total number of persons assessed : 5,868
Number of Polls Assessed 4,901
Value of Assessed Personal Estates :
Stock in trade
$1,507,900.00
Machinery
172,100.00
All Other Tangible Property 500.00
Total Value of Assessed
Personal Property
$1,680,500.00
Number of Live Stock Assessed :
Horses
1
Cows
43
Fowl
11,450
Mink
800
Goat
1
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
5,010
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
6,200
Number of Automobiles Assessed
6,668
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AMOUNTS COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR
1959 Levies
Real and Personal Estate
$1,881,108.14
Poll Tax
9,802.00
Street Betterments
1,283.18
Apportioned Street Betterments Paid in Advance
523.52
Water Liens
9,762.07
1959 December Levy
Real and Personal Estate
5,619.78
Poll Tax
30.00
$1,908,128.69
Motor Vehicle Excise
1958 Levies
$1,303.09
1959 Levies
$226,389.94
$ 227,693.03
$2,135,821.72
Respectfuly submitted,
FRANK F. TEED EDWARD J. ROYCROFT
WILLIAM A. STRICKLAND
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Report of The Sewer Commissioners
The Sewer Commissioners proudly report that the contract for Trunk Sewer No. 2 was advertised for bids on April 14-15 and 16, 1959.
Bids received were as follows:
1. Civitarese-Piatelli $855,225.00
2. Wes Julian-Const. Co. 1,008,070.00
3. Ralph Richard Co. 1,073,856.00
After careful study of all unit prices the contract was awarded to Civitarese-Piatelli.
Work on Trunk Sewer No. 2 was started on July 15, 1959. After work was started it was necessary for the Board of Sewer Commissioners to make changes for the benefit of reducing the length of the tunnel to be con- structed at Clark Street and adjacent areas.
Trunk Sewer No. 1 and Trunk Sewer No. 2 are pro- gressing on schedule. Trunk Sewer No. 1 is 92 % com- plete and ready for lateral connections from the Cochato River South Westerly to the North Street Bridge. 23 Man- holes have been installed in Trunk No. 1, 4,361 ft. of 36" RCP, 258 ft. of 42" CinP, 875 ft. of 30" RCP, and 2691 ft. of 24" RCP have been used in this construction, given a total of 8,185 ft. of pipe. 6 manholes have been installed in Trunk No. 2, 1,588 ft, of 30" RCP. To date 1,660 ft. of rock tunnel is complete.
The Randolph Trunk Sewer and the Metropolitan Trunk Sewer at the Cochato River was tied in on January 25, 1960, therefore, making the Randolph Trunk Sewer usable.
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With the additional funds requested, we will start our lateral lines in the spring of 1960. The Sewer Commis- sioners and the Town Manager have used every engineer- ing method and means to cut construction cost to a mini- mum.
We have had several construction difficulties during the sewer project, because of unforeseen circumstances underground. With the continued cooperation of the Town's people and the Town Manager we will have an operating sewer system in 1960.
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Felix Carlino, Chairman William Stewart, Clerk Frank Every, Associate
Report of The Highway Department
Streets and portions of streets sealed with MC2 asphalt:
Alfred Terrace
Abbey Street
Amelian Road
Brookside Terrace Canessa Road Fowler Street Gloria Road Lind Terrace
Lillian Street Lewis Road
Markle Circle Martin Terrace
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Soren Street
Scannel Road
Stevens Terrace
Tucker Terrace
Vesey Road
Part of Royal Street
Part of Highland Ave,
Part of Kingcrest Terrace
DRAINAGE
Installed 200 feet of pipe to correct miscellaneous drainage problems. Worked on other major drainage projects reported by the Engineering Department.
CHAPTER 386
Graveled and graded various unaccepted streets. CATCH BASINS AND MANHOLES CLEANED Approximately 200 cleaned
BROOK CLEARANCE
All brooks checked and cleaned where necessary.
PATCHING OF STREETS
Approximately 1,000 tons of patching used to repair streets.
SIGNS ERECTED
33 Street Names 17 "Children Go Slow" 50 various other signs Repaired and maintained other signs.
SAND SCREENING
5,000 tons of sand processed at town screening plant for ice control and sealing purposes.
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ROAD PROGRAM
Installed drainage and rebuilt Center St. from Union St. to South St. Base course of Type I put in place on Turner Lane. North St. bridge resurfaced for 200 feet with Type 1-2 courses. 1200 feet of Chestnut St. surfaced with top course of Type I.
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL
Feb. 11, 1959 4" snowfall-plowed and sanded.
Feb. 23, 1959 6" snowfall-plowed and sanded.
Mar. 12, 1959 8" snowfall-plowed and sanded. Mar. 27, 1959 5" snowfall-plowed, town trucks only. Dec. 22, 1959 4" snowfall-plowed and sanded.
SPECIAL ARTICLES
Rebuilt Castleton Avenue with drainage system.
Worked on School Lane resurfacing with 2 courses Type I, graded and made ready for hot top
Respectfuly submitted,
WILIAM R. CURRAN, SR., Highway Superintendent.
Report of The Police Department
I herewith submit report of the work done by the Police Department of the Town of Randolph, for the year ending December 31, 1959:
Calls answered and investigations made 51,943
*Summonses served 556
* Arrests 223
196
Arraignments in Court
Held for the Grand Jury 11
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Pending in District Court
20
Pending in Superior Court 7
Found guilty in District Court
97
Appealed to Superior Court
5
Found guilty in Superior Court
17
** Dismissed for want of Prosecution
Acquitted
16
Filed
29
Nol-Prossed
2
Placed on Probation
29
Fined
24
Released
18
Committed to State Hospitals
16
Committed to Youth Service Board
1
Committed to Veterans Hospitals
4
Committed to House of Correction
9
Committed to Reformatory for Women Stolen Property Recovered
4
Notices Posted 97
$38,743.25
Doors and windows found open by the Police Department 1,583
Net returns paid to Town Treasurer from fines over and above expenses of prosecution 12.00
Fines taken in by District and Superior Courts $1,450.00
Total number of warnings on Motor Violations 1,345 Total number of suspension of Licenses 126
Total number of miles covered by Police cars 101,440 Total number of miles covered by Police motor- cycles 16,586
*Some arrests and summonses were served for Out of Town Police.
* Of the 41 cases dismissed for want of prosecution, the police were complainants on 23.
*Of the 18 cases released, 16 were juveniles and were turned over to their parents.
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The population of Randolph is steadily increasing and I believe the time has now come when the station should be covered on a 24 hour basis. An article to this effect is in the Town Meeting Warrant and I strongly urge the voters of Randolph to give it their most careful con- sideration.
In spite of continuous patrol on the highways, we have had 4 fatal accidents during the past year, also many accidents involving personal injury and property damage. In many instances we have had to call in the State and Registry officers to assist us in traffic enforce- ment and both departments have been most cooperative.
Before closing, I again wish to thank the Townspeople of Randolph, the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and all Departments who have assisted us during the past year. You may also be assured that the department will continue to serve you to the best of our ability.
Sincerely yours,
PATRICK T. McDONNELL Chief of Police
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Report of The Board of Public Welfare
Except for the change of title from Welfare Agent to Director of Public Assistance, there have been no changes in the personnel of the Welfare Department since the last Annual Report.
Case loads, in each of the categories of Public Wel- fare, as of December, were as follows:
Old Age Assistance 154
Aid to Dependent Children 13
Aid to the Totally and Permanently Disabled 11
General Relief
5
The total amount expended on these four categories was $239,824.62. Reimbursement from State and Federal Governments and from other cities and towns was $194,- 083.05. The administrative cost of the foregoing was $25,- 874.39 with a State and Federal reimbursement of $12,- 828.57 or a net cost to the town of Randolph of $13,045.82. For detail fiscal information, refer to Town Accountant's report.
Respectfully submitted,
COL. RALPH E. MacLEOD, chairman MRS. LLOYAL R. SAFFORD, Secretary MR. GEORGE H. FOLEY, Member
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1959
The Randolph School Committee herewith submits its annual report to the Citizens of the Town of Randolph :
The School Committee meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 8:00 p.m. in the High School, and the public is invited to attend these meetings. Committee members are elected for a period of 3 years, and serve without pay.
Due to the ever-increasing requirements and de- mands for students by American colleges today, the School Committee has inaugurated a stepped-up academic pro- gram in the High School, and the High School Principal, under the guidance of the School Committee, has insti- tuted special afternoon classes to better prepare the stu- dents for the college entrance examinations.
The high calibre of the elementary grades is evid- enced by the fact that in all classes, and in all subject areas, Randolph stands well above the national norm. Due to highly modern and accepted methods of education, such as the administration for the first time this Fall of the Iowa tests of basic skills in grades 1 through 6, we have been able to individualize instruction for all pupils in all classes, and in all schools. The high standards of the Ran- dolph elementary grades are the result of the cooperative efforts of the administrators, principals, supervisors, and teachers.
The school budget for 1960 has been arrived at after many special meetings of the School Committee, during which the members appraised the budgetary requests of all principals, taking into consideration the educational needs of the students, and the cost to the townspeople. In view of the fact that the firm of Shurcliff and Merrill, hired by the town to prognosticate the future needs of the
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town, including school budget, have forecast a school ex- penditure of $1,336,000. for 1960, the School Committee feels its request, which is some $200,000. below this figure, is justifiable and serves the best interests of all. Without neglecting the educational needs of Randolph children, the Committee has been able to keep the per pupil cost approximately $30.00 below that of comparable communi- ties in Massachusetts.
We express our appreciation to the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendent, and the staff of administrators, to the teachers, clerks, custodians, cafe- teria workers, and all personnel for their cooperation and loyalty.
RANDOLPH SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHARLES E. GREEN, Chairman RAYMOND P. McGERRIGLE, Secretary JOHN J. GRIFFIN JOHN. W. CHURCHWARD PETER J. DAVIN
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1959
To the Members of the Randolph School Committee and all the citizens of the Town of Randolph, I hereby submit this, my fifth annual report :
During the past year we have to the best of our ability, with the aid of a very good staff, accepted and carried a tremendous responsibility, namely, the education of 4053 sons and daughters of Randolph. Every day in the life of each and every one of these youngsters is of the utmost importance to them as individuals, and to the com- munity, state and nation. As trite and threadbare as the expression " they are the future of our country " may
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seem, it is, nevertheless, completely true. The entire staff, working under the leadership of the school committee members, the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintend- ent, and the Principals, has worked diligently to assure the success of the future of these children entrusted to our charge.
I wish to commend the members of the School Com- mittee for the positive action which they took in estab- lishing Rules and Regulations for the conduct, dress, and attention to studies for the pupils of the High School. Special meetings of the committee with some pupils and their parents to discuss violations of the Rules and Regula- tions, along with the cooperative attitude of the vast majority of the students, have brought about excellent results. Visitors to the high school are quick to notice and comment upon the businesslike conduct and dress of our young people.
Our efforts to improve the entire school system au every level has continued throughout the year. In the elementary grades, the improvements, particularly in the field of reading has been most gratifying. The fact that school officials from a number of communities, even as far as upper New York State, have come to see our read- ing program in action is proof that we are performing out- standing work.
The reports of the high school principal and the Director of Guidance point out ways in which we have moved to meet the challenge of the ever-rising standards for admittance to college. I suggest strongly that you read all of the parts of the school report, in order that you may be aware of what your schools are doing.
If you wish to further strengthen your knowledge of the schools, we would be happy to arrange for you to see any grade or grades in action. Even with the greatest efficiency and economy, schools cost a large part of the
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tax dollars, despite the fact that our cost per pupil is con- sistently less than the average for the other communities in the Commonwealth.
You are urged to read the report of Shurcliff & Mer- rill, " A Master Plan for the Town of Randolph, Massa- chusetts." Mr. David Young of Shurcliff and Merrill worked very closely with us in covering the " schools " phase of the report, which is very explicit and complete.
The unanimous vote for the new junior high building indicated the desire of the townspeople to provide adequate school building facilities. The immediate con- struction of an elementary school is imperative. If St. Mary's elementary school is ready by the fall of 1961, it is anticipated that three grades, accommodating approxi- mately 270 pupils will be utilized. This would still leave a shortage of 487 pupil stations in grades 1-6. Presently, we expect that it will be necessary to place approximately twenty-four elementary groups on " double-session " in the Fall of 1960. At the moment it is not known in what schools this will take place, and it will be determined only after a detailed study of school populations in the various school districts.
Staff changes during the past year have been very few, which is a strong factor in giving stability to the system. A competitive salary schedule and pleasant working conditions make it possible for us to retain our staff and to recruit desirable replacements.
The entire school community, particularly the high school teachers and pupils, was shocked and saddened early in May because of the untimely death of Mr. Joseph Daly, Director of Guidance. A veteran of twenty-seven years in the Randolph Schools, Mr. Daly held the confid- ence and trust of teachers, parents, and pupils. The tre- mendous number of present and former pupils at his
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funeral was a fitting demonstration of the esteem in which he was held by all.
Mr. Thomas F. Grady, Jr., was finally chosen to be Director of Guidance after a careful evaluation of the qualifications of twenty-one candidates It was particu- larly important that a properly qualified person be chosen for the guidance staff and function are about to expand, as is true throughout the country. It is of the utmost im- portance that people in grades 7 throughout 12 receive proper and sufficient guidance counselling, in order that they become aware of, and fully utilize, their latent, natural abilities. We expect, by staff additions, to be able to adequately care for these needs by September, 1960.
Mrs. Marie H. Cormey, Principal of the Tower Hill School, retired in June, after a career in education of forty- two years. Her energy and enthusiasm were endless and infectious. Hers certainly has been a life of service to the youth of Randolph, and the many testimonials given to her in the closing weeks of the 1958-59 school year were concrete testimony of the love and appreciation of her former pupils, parents and associates. She now functions as one of our most energetic substitutes to the extent allowed under the retirement laws.
In an operation as large as that of the Randolph Public Schools, all cannot be perfect, and misunderstand- ings will certainly arise. If and when they do, come to see us and let us sit down and talk things over so that the solution which is best for the child may be arrived at amicably and quickly. Your helpful suggestions and kindly criticisms are always appreciated.
I wish to thank the members of the School Commitee, Mr. Lynch, the Assistant Superintendent, and all other members of the school system for their continued support and cooperation. We are also most appreciative of the
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excellent cooperation which we have received from all other departments of the town.
THOMAS L. WARREN Superintendent of Schools
REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The year of 1959 climaxed a situation which has been long expected, but postponed as long as it was possible. For two years, Randolph High School had been on a par- tial shift because of a large enrolment, wherein only the seventh and eighth grades were affected. During the year of 1959, however, it was necessary to put the whole school on shift with the high school in session from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and the junior high school from 12:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
From an administrative point of view, this program is functioning efficiently and smoothly. Educationally, there is not too much loss to the pupil. There are, however, some exceptions in the area of science laboratory and music classes, which must be scheduled after school hours. It has been necessary to cut class periods from six to five daily and we have been able to program all pupil schedules into these five periods but since the junior and senior class schedules are heavier than those of the other two, the upper classmen have no time for anything except regular academic work. Therefore, the laboratory and music classes must be scheduled after school hours.
With this shortened day, it should not be considered that the teachers' load is lessened, because actually it is not. Each teacher has just as many teaching periods as before; he has just as many pupils to teach and just as many papers to correct. In fact, it could be said that the teachers' work, in many cases, is made more difficult be- cause of the shortened hours, as in the case of the pupils.
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