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The trustees of Milford Town library have been asked to receive subscriptions for this worthy work, and will be glad to accept any amount however small.
George W. Wood, the chairman of the trustees, is treas- urer of the fund, and any money left at the library will be forwarded through him. ·
The trustees realize that there have been many calls on the good people of Milford, all of these worthy, but this ob- ject seems so very worthy that we hope for a number of small amounts to make a grand total.
If any organization of Milford wishes to contribute to this fund, kindly make checks to George W. Wood, Milford.
TRUSTEES OF TOWN LIBRARY.
Very generously the public responded. Books and maga - zines were received in great numbers, and money to the amount of two hundred ($200.00) was collected. The reading matter was carefully sorted, and part of it sent to Camp Dev- ens and part to Boston Public Library for further distribu- tion, according to orders. After the boxes for the soldiers were filled with the books and latest magazines, the rest were packed and sent to Dr. John Dixwell of Boston for distribu- tion among the sailors. All this was extra work outside of the regular routine.
In the fall, a collection of books in the Spanish, Italian and Armenian languages was received from the Free Public Library Commission. Despite attempts to reach the people who might be interested in these books, there has been no demand for them.
During the vacation season, a large and interesting collec- tion of vacation folders, timetables, etc., was sho wn for the use of the public. Many people availed themselves of the chance
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to consult reliable material on desirable places to spend vaca- tions.
At Christmas time, Red Cross seals were for sale at the desk, and one hundred (100) were sold. This was a fair showing when one takes into account the large per cent of children among the library patrons.
All branches of the various Food Conservation committees are sending material for display or distribution. An effort is made to keep the facts before the patrons. Mr. Herbert Hoo- ver says : "The libraries of our country are so organized as to keep in touch with all of our people." Mr. Herbert Putu um, li- brarian of Congress, says : "Among the opportunities for libra- ry war-time service emphasized by our committee at Louis- ville was that of aiding the Federal Government to spread the information which it needs to have reach organizations and individual citizens throughout the country ; especially and and most important, information as to Food Production and Conservation. The Food Administration assumes that through no agency can the local organization and the indi- vidual householder bejreached so directly, so completely, and so;effectively as through our libraries." ,
At a meeting of the trustees, held February 5, 1918, it was voted to request an appropriation of $600 and the dog tax for the benefit of the Town Library during the ensuing year.
GEORGE W. WOOD, Chairman.
TRUSTEES.
Nathaniel F. Blake, Nathan W. Heath, Terms expire 1918
George W. Wood, Stephen H Reynolds, Terms expire 1919 Patrick E. Sweeney, Terms expire 1920
William P. Clarke,
ORGANIZATION.
George W. Wood, Chairman. Patrick E. Sweeney, Secretary. Nathaniel F. Blake, Librarian.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE MILFORD TOWN LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1917.
RECEIPTS.
Balance
$673 91
Appropriation
600 00
Dog tax
938 44
Bequest of Harriet L. Thayer for books
100 00
Fines .
90 44
$2,402 79
EXPENDITURES.
Books .
$626 58
Binding
135 96
Supplies
34 80
Salary of librarian for 13 months to Jan. 1, 1918.
455 00
Salary of assistant for 13 months to Jan. 1, 1918 Extra help for the above period
249 17
56 55
Covering books
29 34
Express
9 03
Light
·
96 80
Sundries
.
7 78
Balance
.
.
.
701 78
$2,402 79
PATRICK E. SWEENEY, Secretary to the Trustees.
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN.
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN LIBRARY :-
GENTLEMEN :- I submit the fifty-ninth annual report of the library for the year ending December 31, 1917.
The library was open 304 days. Circulation for the year
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was 34,610 volumes, a loss of 2,116 as compared with the cir- culation of 1916.
Largest daily circulation, March 17, was 313 volumes. Smallest daily circulation, July 31, was 19 volumes. Aver- age daily circulation was 1133 volumes. Amount received for fines was $81.84. Notices sent delinquents, 155; number of new cards issued, 287. Visitors to the reading room, 6,994 against 6,841, a gain of 153.
The library contains as per catalogue, 20,909 volumes, 360 having been added during the year ; by purchase, 313, by gift, 47. The donors were : State of Massachusetts, 14 vol- umes ; Mrs. Lillian E. Wood, 4 volumes; United States gov- ernment, 3 volumes ; Library of Congress, 3 volumes ; W. McNeil Dixon, London, 3 volumes ; Grand Army of the Re- public, 2 volumes ; E. P. Dutton & Co., New York, 2 volumes ; Interstate Commerce Commission, Smithsonian Institution, Houghton, Miffl n & Co., Doubleday Page & Co., George H. Doran, Charles Scribners' Sons, Tairant and Felt, J. M Camp- bell, William S. Clarke, James M. Beck, William A. Cheney, William Briggs, Toronto, Lord Beaverbrook, London, Carne- gie Endowment, and from the library of Dr. Barns through Charles E Blaisdell, one volume each.
During the year the library has received many pamphlets relating to the European wir from W. Mc Neil Dixon, Bart., and Sir Gilbert Parker of London.
Especial mention is made of the volume donated by Charles E. Blaisdell, entitled "History of the Rise, Increase and Progress of the Christian people called the Quakers ; in- termixed with several remarkable occurrences. Written originally in Low- Dutch and also translated into English" by William Sewel. Printed in London in 1725. This volume is in perfect condition, large octavo and bound in calf.
The Boston Daily Post through F. T. Cahill, the Milford Daily Journal by the Journal Publishing Company, the Christ- ian Science Journal and the Christian Science Sentinel from the local Christian Science church, have been received regu- larly by the reading room.
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The circulation of the various departments is shown by the following table :-
CIRCULATION.
History.
Biography
Politics
and Law.
Travel.
Science.
Fiction.
Miscellan-
eous.
Religion.
Poetry.
Juvenile.
Pub. Doc.
Total.
January,
23
.15
1
55
17
1470
106 11
20
1231
2949
Feb.,
5
31
46
8
1379
81
8
14
1239
2811
March,
13
21
37
20
1709
113
13
1571
3497
April,
5
11
50
23
1434
84
20
1327
2954
May,
15
14
53
13
1463
112
2
18
1221
2911
June,
13
14
33
10
1499
95
3
10
1234
2911
July,
3
10
2
27
18
1395
103
3
10
1195
2766
August,
4
14
1
28
6
1488
101
3
12
1332
2989.
Sept.,
4
13
20
9
1453
126
5
13
918
2561
October,
6
19
25
13
1400
139
22
912
2536
Nov.,
15
32
20
12
1470
156
2
44
1003
2757
Dec.,
14
18
23
12
1628
179
3
35
1056
3
2968
Total,
120 212
4 417 161 17788 1395 40 231 14239
3.34610
The reading room has received regularly the following publications, (those marked * were donated) :--
DAILIES. .
*Milford Journal,
*Official Bulletin,
*Boston Post.
WEEKLIES.
*Christian Science Sentinel, Collier's,
*Engineering News-Record, Leslie's, Literary Digest,
Outlook,
*Patent Office Gazette,
Saturday Evening Post, Scientific American,
*Union Signal,
*Universalist Leader, Youth's Companion,
* Woman Citizen,
*Zion's Herald.
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MONTHLIES.
American Boy, American Magazine, Atlantic, Bookman,
*Brown Alumni Monthly,
*Bulletin Worcester Art Mu- seum, Century, *Choir, *Christian Science Journal, Cosmopolitan,
*Counselor, Country Life in America, Delineator, Everybody's,
Garden, Good Housekeeping,
*Japan Society Bulletin, Harper's, Ladies' Home Journal,
*Living Tissue, McClure's, *Mexican Review, Munsey's,
*Museum of Fine Arts Bulle- tin, *Musical Messenger, National, National Geographic,
North American Review, New England,
*N. E. Shoe and Leather In- dustries,
*Our Dumb Animals, Popular Science, *Railroad Red Book, Readers' Guide to Periodi- cal Literature,
*Remington Notes, *Remonstrance, Review of Reviews, Scribner's,
*Stenotypist, St. Nicholas,
*Temperance Cause, Travel,
*Vedanta Monthly, Woman's Home Companion, World's Work.
The following exhibits have been received from the Mass- achusetts Art Club :-
Jan. 2 to Jan. 22. Glacier, 19 photographs.
Jan. 30 to Feb. 19. Banff, 22 photographs.
Feb. 20 to March 12. Kashmir, 7l photographs.
Mar. 13 to Apr. 3. Great War IV. Apr. 3 to Apr. 24. Tunisia, 50 photographs.
Apr. 24 to May 14. Van Dyke. 57 photographs.
Buckingham Palace, 30 photographs.
May 15 to June 4. June 5 to June 25. German Color Prints, 22 photographs. July 3 to July 23. Swedish Life, 54 photographs.
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July 24 to Aug. 13. Great War VI.
Aug. 14 to Sept. 3. English Illustrators, 68 photographs.
Sept. 3 to Sept. 24. Rhodesia, 43 photographs.
Sept. 25 to Oct. 15. Moscow, 80 photographs.
Nov. 13 to Dec. 3. Great War V.
While the circulation of the library shows a decrease in number of volumes issued, it is not as large as the previous year, and can be accounted for by the activities of many of our patrons in Red Cross Work and other duties caused by the war. The increase in circulation of the miscellaneous de- partment, which contains books relating to the War, of nearly 500 volumes, shows the interest taken on that subject.
The reference library has been largely used by pupils of the High school and every attention has been given to aid in research work.
Respectfully submitted, NATHANIEL F. BLAKE, Librarian.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
TO THE SELECTMEN AND CITIZENS OF MILFORD :--
The Milford Board of Health respectfully submits its re- port for 1917.
CONTAGIOUS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES REPORT. ED TO THE HEALTH BOARD.
January.
February
March.
April
May
June.
July.
| August.
September.
October.
| November.
December.
Pellagra,
Erysipelas,
4
Cerebro Spinal Meningitis,
1
1
1
2
11
1
Typhoid Fever, Pul. Tuberculosis,
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
4
3
5
4
13
3
1
1
7
1
1
Opthalmia Neonatorum, Measles,
1
1
2
1
2 12
Diphtheria, Chicken Pox
1
2
2
1
4
1
5
1 5
2
1
6 17
1
The following licenses were granted :
Manicurists-Mrs. Rose Scalzi, Margaret Walpole, Leah Crowell, Mrs. Mary T. Donohoe. $4 collected.
Undertakers-J. B. Edwards, W. W. Watson, S. C. J. Quirk, A. De Pasquale & Co., Arthur Heroux, George W. Wood. $6 collected.
Slaughterers-A. Rosenfeld, Luigi Berrini, Henry Razza-
-
1
1
Pneumonia, Malaria,
1
Whooping Cough,
1
1
1 2
1
1
2
Other forms Tuberculosis, Scarlet Fever, Mumps,
1
1
2
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boni, A. Sanitelli, Cæsare Cavigoli, Amos Bell, Louisa Fer- rucci, Edward Patrini. $8 collected.
Garbage-Louis Pratt $5, Andrew Macuen $2.50, Mike Di Sabito $2.50, Carlo Calderara $2 50, Ernest Christani $2.50, Louis Roberti $2 50, Hugh Ray $2 50, Frank Quirk $2.50. $22.50 collected.
Milk-Dudley B. Fowler, G. M. Greene, Thomas B. Con- nelly, Timothy P. Cronan, Samuel W. Lugiaham, Mark T. Thebideau, John Trettel, Paolo Givanı, John Levinsky, Brown & Hannaford, John W. Johnson, Michael O'Brien, Partogh Heratir, Ripley Bros., J. Stuart Cox, Thomas McTurk, George L. Taft, Owen J. McDonald, John Hoberg, Herbert S. Wood, F. G. Halsing, Chester L. Clark, Edward H. Taft, F. M. Al. drich, John W. Esty, Glenville C. Coffin, Davenport Bros., Byrne Bros, George G. Davenport, C. B. Goss, F. A. Usher, Walter F. Beal, Edward Davies, R. Kampersal.
Town has been reimbursed $21 the past year.
EXPENDITURES.
Hobbs & Warren
$ 9 65
Boston Infirmary
19 50
Railroad fare of patient . 5 00 . .
Vaccination
55 00
Expenses to meeting of Boston Health Board 5 00
West Disinfecting Co.
26 00
Dairy Inspection
. .
23 50
Transportation of patient
.
4 75
George H. Locke, lumber
4 88
Boston City Hospital, for care of conta- gious case
17 14
C. H. Bridges Co.
2 00
Overseers of Pcor
31 00
A. H. Sweet
10 85
Team hire, 1917 .
12 00
Compensation wage earners
93 00
J. J. Birmingham, sanitary inspector 200 55
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J. J. Fullum, meat inspector
$300 00
J. Allen Rice Co. .
9 00
Clark Ellis & Sons
23 90
Incidentals
50 00
Milford Daily Journal
15 95
Milford Daily News
15 20
Manning Bros.
4 00
Larkin Bros. ·
7 95
Davoren's Express
1 00
J. B. Edwards, ambulance
1 50
Charles Williams, labor .
1 00
Telephone, express, stamps, etc.
22 00
Charles Luchetti, labor
1 00
Victor Mainini, labor
1 00
Clarence Doherty, labor ·
50
Walter Steele, labor
1 00
George Platt, labor
50
Peter Casey, labor
2 00
Lakeville Sanitarium
105 71
Rutland Sanitarium
336 81
North Cambridge Sanitarium 455 75
Dispensary and outside calls, Dr. Lally 225 00
Brockton, for care of tubercular patient
10 20
Miss Nellie Cratty, dispensary nurse
50 00
Mileage to tubercular patient ·
5 00
Financial aid for home care of tubercu- lar cases
278 00
$2,443 79
North Reading Sanitorium on account
70 00
$2,513 79
PLUMBING REPORT.
The following plumbing permits were granted for the year 1917. The work after being inspected was accepted.
Bath tubs,
30
Sinks,
75
Lavatories,
26
Wash trays,
15
Water Closets,
50
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MEATS AND PROVI- SIONS.
Milford, Jan. 7, 1918.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF HEALTH : -
DEAR SIRS :- I hereby present the following report for the year 1917.
There have been seven (7) slaughter houses and eight (8). licensed slaughterers killing cattle, calves, pigs, sheep and goats. The following carcasses have been inspected and acted upon according to law :---
Cattle, 338; Calves, 762; Pigs, 681; Sheep, 4; Goats, 2. I have inspected markets, fruit and vegetable teams dur- ing the year and found them obeying the law.
Respectfully yours, JAMES J. FULLUM, Inspector of Meats and Provisions.
INSPECTOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1917.
TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH :-
Number of placards for the year Fumigations for the year
110
Cases of diphtheria .
30
Measles .
25
Whooping Cough
21
Typhoid Fever
2.
Scarlet Fever
27
Total 105.
Complaints of pigs, cesspools, etc. .
28-
JAMES J. BIRMINGHAM,
Inspector. /
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN E. HIGGISTON, M. J. QUINLAN, F. H. LALLY, M. D.
Board of Health ..
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF
MILFORD, MASS. :-
GENTLEMEN :- I have the honor to submit a report of the duties performed by the police department for the year ending December 31, 1917 :-
Whole number of arrests made 317
Drunkenness .
165
Assault and battery
23.
Present where gaming implements were found
31
Vagrancy
17
Larceny
11
Uniform desertion act
8
Assault with dangerous weapon
5
Illegitimate child act
5
Violation of town by- laws
4
Neglect of children
4
Fornication
4
Idle and disorderly
4
Neglect of family
3
Larceny from building
3
Non-support
3
Disturbing the peace .
2
Blackmail ·
2
Threats
2
Dealing in junk without license
1
Adultery
1
Carrying loaded revolver
1
Polygamy
1
Liquor nuisance
1
Abduction
Hawking and peddling jewelry
1
Violating game laws .
.
.
1
.
1
146
Lewd, wanton and lascivious speech
1
Contempt
1
Exposing and keeping liquors
1
Gaming nuisance
1
Concealing property sold on conditional lease
1
Disguising to obstruct law
1
Ma'icious injury to property
1
Selling adulterated drugs
1
Keeping barber shop open on Lord's day
1
Keeping unlicensed dog
1
Uttering menacing speeches .
1
Cruelty to animals
1
Assault on officer
1
Guilty .
280
Not guilty
10
Filed
60
Released without arraignment
65
Placed on probation
40
Committed to jail
50
Appealed to Superior court ·
7
Bound over to Superior court
·
7
Aiding out of town officers
.
28
Amount of stolen property recovered
. $1,200 00
Nine regular patrolmen are employed by the town at dif- ferent times during the day and night.
One officer 61 hours per week.
One officer 47 hours per week.
One officer 42 hours per week.
One officer 37 hours per week.
One officer 22 hours per week.
One officer 21 hours per week.
One officer 28 hours per week.
One officer 28 hours per week.
One officer 5 hours per week.
During the past year death has taken two of our consta- bles, both of them serving the town faithfully, honorably and Continuously for over a quarter of a century, giving the town
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of Milford years of faithful service. One, Oliver D Holmes for years in the capacity of night watchmin, and a constible we all loved and respected, and by his death the police depart- ment lost a valuable servant, and one we greatly loved and admired. The other, David E. Casey, another officer who served the town of Milford for years as a patrolman, and who also gave the town long and faithful service. For both of them we deeply mourn, and trust and hope they will merit the reward with their Heavenly Father, for they were faithful over the few things of this earth, and the reward for their faithful service here must be an abiding place in Heaven.
Now in conclusion let me thank the Board of Selectmen and the other town officers and the citizens in general for the assistance they have given me during the past year, and I sincerely thank the police officers for their co-operation and assistance, helping me in every way, thereby making the bur- den of your Chief of Police as light and pleasant as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
JEREMIAH T. MURPHY,
Chief of Police.
REPORT OF TOWN SOLICITOR.
Milford, Mass., February 8, 1918. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :-
I herewith submit my report for the year just passed. The only case that resulted in a hearing was a petition brought by the Rev. David F. McGrath and others for the purpose of closing a private way known as Hamilton Avenue. The hearing was had before the County Commissioners, and on behalf of the town I opposed its allowance on the ground that public convenience and necessity requires the way to be kept open, which has been the condition of said way for al- most a generation. The decision of the County Commission- ers has not been given up to this date.
There are one or two suits threatened against the town of Milford, involving the payment of money for care furnished persons who claim a settlement in Milford, but nothing has materialized as yet.
I strongly urge the adoption by the town of a set of by- laws governing the control of our streets and public ways. Under our existing by-laws we have but little if any control o, er the regulation of our streets, and you can readily see, es- pecially now in war time, the necessity of having laws where- by, if needed, we may control, and mayhap prevent, harmful disturbances.
I also recommend the establishment of a contingent fund by the town in order that in cases of emergency, and cases which border on emergency, we may have access to money for their relief. As the law now stands, after the tax rate has been declared it is very difficult to raise money by the sale of bonds or the issuing of notes, inasmuch as the state policy is one of disapproval rather than of approval.
I again thank all of the public boards for their courtesy to me in my relations with them as town solicitor.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN C. LYNCH,
Solicitor.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Milford, January 1, 1918.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :-
GENTLEMEN :- I hereby submit my report as sealer of weights and measures for the year ending December 31, 1917. All places of business in the town of Milford were visited by me after notifying by public notice as the law requires, that all scales, measures, etc. would be sealed without fee if brought to my office.
SCALES, MEASURES, ETC., SEALED.
Adjusted, Sealed. Condemned
Platform scales, over 5000 pounds
3
10
1
Platform scales, under 5000 pounds
51
108
8
Computing scales,
14
46
3
Counter scales,
8
54
2
Spring balances,
6
91
3
Slot personal weighing scales,
10
3
Weights,
890
14
Wet measures,
265
7
Automatic pumps,
13
6
Yard sticks,
55
6
Ice cream cans,
22
Office calls for sealing
149
Outside calls for sealing
199
Inspections, all kinds
789
Sealing fees
$118 45
Paid for cards, stamps, etc. .
$3 27
Paid to Town Treasurer John E. Swift
.
$111 88
Bills not paid
$3 40
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WOOD AND BARK.
Cord wood exposed for sale shall be either four, three or two feet long, including half the kerf, and the cord of wood being well and closely laid together, shall measure a quantity equal to a cord of eight feet in length, four in width and four in height. If firewood or bark, which is exposed for sale in a market or upon a cart or other vehicle, is offered for sale before it has been measured by a public measurer of wood and bark and before a ticket thereof signed by him has been deliv- ered to the driver, certifying the quantity which the load con_ tains, the name of the driver, and the place in which he re- sides, the driver and owner shall for each load thereof severally forfeit five dollars.
Respectfully, DANIEL M. O'BRIEN, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF MILFORD, MASS. : --
GENTLEMEN :-
I have the honor to submit the third annual report of the Inspector of Wires of Milford. During the past year there has not been as much wiring done as the preceding year. Still a great deal has been done to secure safety in the town in regard to wiring. A rule has been made and strictly fol- lowed that the higher potential wires shall be carried on the top of the poles, thus doing away with most of the danger to the linemen and preventing a great many accidents which otherwise would occur.
During the past year the work of finishing the wires on Main street has been completed and the old poles removed All secondary wires have been removed. This work was nec- essarily slow as all the lights had to be running while changes were being made. During the past year there have been 621 applications for permits to wire buildings, of which 601 were granted, inspected and approved. There are in the town of Milford 159 moters, aggregating 950 H. P., making a gain of 34 motors and 192 H. P. There are 1095 meters, 8 motor generators and 9 mercury arc rectifiers.
I wish to thank the Selectmen for the many courtesies extended during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN B. WARNER,
Inspector of Wires.
AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Milford, February 1, 1918.
I have examined the books of the different departments and find that the vouchers correspond with the orders drawn on and paid by the town treasurer.
I have also examined the accounts of the tax collector and treasurer and find them to be correct.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. QUINLAN, Auditor.
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ANNUAL
SCHOOL REPORT
MILFORD MASSACHUSETTS
M. BALCONI
SCHOOL YEAR 1916-17 FISCAL YEAR -1917
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
JOHN C. LYNCH, JOHN E. SWIFT,
GEORGE E. STACY,
ALFRED B. CENEDELLA,
JOHN V. GALLAGHER,
CHARLES W. GOULD,
Term expires 1918 Term expires 1918 Term expires 1919 Term expires 1919
Term expires 1920 Term expires 1920
ORGANIZATION. GEORGE E. STACY, Chairman. ALMORIN O. CASWELL, Secretary.
SUB COMMITTEES. Rules and Regulations.
GEORGE E. STACY
JOHN C. LYNCH
Finance.
JOHN V. GALLAGHER CHARLES W. GOULD Repairs and Fuel.
GEORGE E. STACY
ALFRED B. CENEDELLA
Books and Supplies.
JOHN C. LYNCH
JOHN V. GALLAGHER Teachers and Salaries.
JOHN E SWIFT
CHARLES W. GOULD
ALFRED B. CENEDELLA.
SUPERINTENDENT. ALMORIN O. CASWELL.
The superintendent is a me aber of each sub-committee ex- officio.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
The regular meetings of the committee are held on the
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first Friday of each month at 8 P. M., in the committee room at the George E. Stacy school.
SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE.
Office at the George E. Stacy building. Office hours from 8 to 9 A. M. and 4 to 5.30 p. M. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Thursday evenings, 7.30 to 8.30.
SCHOOL SESSIONS.
High school-8 A. M. to 1 P. M.
Grammar schools-9 A. M to 12 M ; 1.30 to 3 30 P. M.
Primary schools -9 A. M to 12 x ; 1.30 to 3.30 p. M.
Country schools-9 A. M to 12 M. ; 1 to 3 P. M. .
NO-SCHOOL SIGNAL. Adopted January 1, 1908. 22 repeated three times on the fire alarm.
At 7.30 A. M .- No morning session for all schools, including the high school.
At 8.00 A M -No morning session below the high school.
At 8.30 A. M .- No morning session for grades below the fifth. At 12 30 P. M .- No afternoon session for all grades.
Between 12.45 and 1. P. M .- No session for grades below the fifth.
At 6.30 P. M -No session of the evening school.
When the no-school signal is sounded in the morning and not repeated in the afternoon, there will be an afternoon ses- sion.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The following report of the Superintendent of Schools has been adopted as the report of the School Committee to the town for the past school year. It gives much information and makes such suggestions as are of importance to the wel- fare of the schools. A careful perusal of this report will, we think, convince parents and others of the town that what we ask for in the way of appropriation will absolutely be needed in order to conduct the schools in accordance with the stat- utes of the Commonwealth and the ordinary requirements which should be made to prepare our youth for intelligent and use- ful life.
One year ago the appropriation asked for was cut down, and notwithstanding our careful conserving, we exceeded the amount. Several needed repairs were omitted, which must be made this year. We have, also, 104 more pupils this year to provide for, which means more teachers, more supplies, and more coal than heretofore. Consider well the situation and grant the amount which has been carefully and economically estimated for school purposes for the ensuing year. "A word to the wise is sufficient "
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