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The North Street school was closed for the spring term because of the small number of children of school age in that neighborhood, and the few pupils transported to the Center. At the last session of the General Court a law was passed requiring the towns of the state to appoint school physicians who should make an annual examination of all pupils in the town to ascertain their physical condition so far as it affected their performance of school duties. It also provides that tests of eyesight and hearing shall be made by the teachers and reports of deficiencies discovered in either be sent to parents and guardians. This is a wise and beneficent law and should be strictly enforced. Owing to the practice of admitting to our schools pupils from all parts of the country and from all families without physical examination, our children are constantly exposed to possi- ble contagion from dangerous and annoying diseases. It
seems to be accepted that a condition of personal unclean- ness or the presence of vermin may be considered a physical condition warranting the attention of the physician. Many a child who has been rated as dull and intellectually deficient, has failed of promotion, become discouraged and indifferent, not because nature failed to endow him with average mental powers, but because it did not give him perfect physical ones. In compliance with the law, school
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physicians have been appointed in this town, and the eye- sight and hearing of most of the pupils carefully tested. It has not been possible to complete the examination, but already many cases of defective vision and hearing have been discovered and parents and guardians notified. In several cases lenses have been promptly procured and the individuals greatly benefited. These tests are unavoidably more or less unsatisfactory and without doubt are some- times deceptive, therefore wherever there seems little doubt of some noticeable defect the case should be referred to the school physician for expert examination before notices are sent to the parents, thus preventing needless expense and trouble. Every citizen having a real humane interest in the welfare of the children should urge an appropriation by the town of an amount sufficient to carry out the inten- tion of the law. The sum required is small, and no amount withheld can compensate for the loss of one child's life or his permanent deprivation of one sense.
An attempt was made during the"year to interest the teachers and children in the subject of scientific agricul- ture. Seeds were furnished at a fraction of actual cost, the children urged to cultivate gardens of their own, some text-books supplied for reference and blanks given out on which were to be recorded the results of observation on plant growth, effects of different soils and various fertil- izers and an account of the crops secured, together with all acquired information of interest in this connection.
The results, while not entirely satisfactory, were such as to warrant a continuance of the experiment. Many of the reports are indicative of careful cultivation and thought- ful observation. Much attention is now given the subject in the state and school officers and children are urged to undertake some work along this line. The agent of the State Board of Education just appointed will have special supervision of this work. The fact is that, whatever edu- cational men may decide as to the value of such instruc- tion in the common schools or its relation to their curricu- lum, the conditions existing make it imperative. There is
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a great lack of skilled labor, and the schools must turn their attention to such teaching as shall assist in the pro- duction of this. It is no longer the sole province of the common school to aid in preparation for professional and commercial pursuits, but it should recognize the truth that those who must engage in the equally honorable occupa- tions of agriculture and manufacturing are also to be con- sidered.
It may not be considered education-but if not, so much the worse for education it is coming.
The instruction in vocal music, under the supervision of Miss Kiley and her successor Miss Larkin, has been excel- lent, and the improvement made by the children satisfac- tory. The readiness with which even the young children perform the assigned tasks and the correctness with which they render the musical exercises is quite remarkable. It is a real pleasure to listen to the part singing in the inter- mediate and upper grades, and it would be helpful and encouraging to the pupils as well as entertaining to the parents if they would visit the schools at the time of the regular music drill. A more detailed report of the music teacher is appended.
The Haydenville schools have received continued teach- ing in drawing, with results which serve to convince your superintendent that it is of great value outside the mere ability to draw, the power of controlling and directing muscular movement ; to perceive accurately and express graphically is useful in all branches of study. The subject should be taught in every school in town and could be with little difficulty.
The repairs made on several houses have served to im- prove their appearance and increase the comfort of those occupying them. The painting of the Williamsburg build- ing has transformed it from an unsightly structure to one of pleasing appearance and added to the general attract- iveness of the village, while the new floors and desks placed in the two rooms at Haydenville are fully appre- ciated by all concerned, and had long been much needed.
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Much in these same directions is still needed in both out- lying and village school buildings. The condition of the Haydenville house is worse than was that of the Williams- burg, and it is really a disgrace to the village as it now is. The third grade room is so decidedly unfit for school pur- poses that it must soon be abandoned, several parents hav- ing said that they should be compelled to take their chil- dren from school unless some way could be found to remedy the defective light. Recent tests of eyesight revealed so many cases of poor vision among the children in the build- ing as to make it practically sure that the injuries were received in this room.
The members of the school board have formulated a plan by which sufficient light can be admitted to the room, and the appearance of the entire building greatly improved. By exercising strict economy of expenditure they have suc- ceeded in obtaining a small surplus of school funds, and with this, supplemented with other amounts contributed, hope to do the required work if a small appropriation can be secured from the town. The sanitary accommodations at Williamsburg Centre are and have long been inadequate, and little short of a public nuisance. Better should be provided at once and can be with a reasonable outlay of money. The need of a suitable High School building is just as great as ever, and the reasons urged for its construc- tion in the last annual report are to be considered as em- phasized in this. At the annual March meeting last year a committee was appointed to investigate the matter, and their report will probably give in detail the possibilities of and obstacles in the way of the erection of such a struc- ture. If not possible to build at present, the suggested alterations in other buildings become imperative as well as the securing of more land for play grounds.
The closing exercises of the Williamsburg High school were, as usual, excellent, and afforded a real literary and musical entertainment for as many people as were able to get into the hall. Much credit is due the teachers who had so faithfully drilled the pupils in elocution, composition
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and music, as well as to those who in the rendering of their parts gave evidence of having profited by the drill. Nine members of the class of 1906 were awarded certificates, which were presented by the Rev. John Pierpont.
The members of this school also gave a public musical entertainment during the spring term, under the direction of Miss Kiley. The parts were well taken and the rendition of the cantata, "The Building of the Ship," re- ceived many compliments from good judges of music. The singing of Margaret E. Kiley and Prin. James Connor, who assisted, was especially enjoyed and appreciated.
Several teachers' meetings have been held in town at which all the teachers were present, and County conven- tions held in Ware and Springfield were also attended by them.
It was with much regret that all teachers and other school officers learned of the resignation of Mr. G. T. Fletcher from the position of agent of the State Board of Education, which he had held for many years, because of continued ill health. Our schools and citizens owe much to his valuable services in educational work. His untiring efforts to improve the character and efficiency of the rural schools as well as his deep personal interest in the welfare of the towns so often shown in attempts to secure to them all needed financial aid from the State are fully appre- ciated by all who know of them.
While it is to be regretted that certain unfortunate events have somewhat detracted from the possible value of the year's work, yet it is a pleasure to give so good a report of it as a whole. The continued exercise of the same good judgment in the selection of teachers and school manage- ment as has hitherto been manifested will insure good results in the future.
In closing this report your superintendent desires to ex- press his appreciation of the uniform courtesy and good- will manifested by the citizens and of the interest taken in his work, and to thank the members of the committee for the assistance and encouragement so freely given.
Respectfully submitted,
E. W. GOODHUE, Superintendent.
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CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL.
June 29, 1906.
Class motto, " Honor Waits at Labor's Gates."
Prayer, Rev. John Pierpont.
Salutatory and Essay, "Acorns and Mustard Seeds,"
Song, "The Bees." G. and A. Zeasie,
Class History,
Essay, " The Incas,"
Louise M. Aiken. The School. Mary T. Malley. Ruby M. Thresher.
Declamation, "The General's Client,"
Raymond R. Brown.
Class Prophecy, Margaret A. Mullaly. Song, "Girls' Chorus." Vesper Song, J. L. Roeckel.
"Prophecy on Prophet," Josephine V. Murphy. Oration, "Government Ownership of the Coal Supply,"
Guy L. Pelton. Cathryn V. Molloy. Grace M. Ice.
Class Grinds, Class Will, Essay and Valedictory," The Preservation of our Forests," James A. O'Neil. Michael Costa. The School.
Song, " Damascus Triumphal March,"
Presentation of Certificates, Rev. John Pierpont. Benediction, Rev. Mr. Forrest.
MEMBERS OF CLASS OF 1906.
Louise M. Aiken. Josephine V. Murphy.
Catherine T. Dunphy.
Ruby M. Thresher.
Grace M. Ice.
Raymond R. Brown.
Mary T. Malley.
James A. O'Neil.
Cathryn V. Molloy.
Guy L. Pelton.
Margaret A. Mullaly.
Class colors, Dark Red and White.
Principal, James F. Connor. Assistant, Ruth Whitmore. Teacher of Music, Mary V. Kiley.
STATISTICS FOR SCHOOL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 1, 1906.
SCHOOLS.
Weeks
Pupils Attending.
Boys Enrolled
Girls Enrolled
Average
Average
Attendance
Per cent. of
Attendance
Total Days Attendance
Tardy Marks
Dismissals
Visits by Adults
State and
Boston Wards
Williamsburg High,
40
43
18
25
37.34
35.60
95.31
6857.5 3117.
91
54
19
Intermediate, ... . .
36
22
10
9
18.63
17.30
92.75
55
38
24
2
Primary, .
36
47
20
21
36.18
33.14
91.51
5890.
101
19
37
3
Searsville,.
36
13
8
3
10.25
9.69
94.52
1702.5
115
12
32
1
North Street,.
26
10
3
8.46
6.96
81.09
904.5
71
38
52
1
Nash Street,
36
15
9
6
14.78
13.73
92.46
2443.
30
24
23
1
Mountain Street, ...
36
18
7
12.97
12.22
94.40
2244.5
29
12
24
. .
Skinnerville,
36
18
10
8
17.53
16.72
95.33
2991.
71
72
22
4
Haydenville High, ..
40
34
15
19
30.10
28.82|
95.75
5921.5
296
78
24
Grammar, ...
.
36
45
21
24
34.35
31.62
91.88
5764.
192
118
21
3
Intermediate, ....
36
46
22
20
42.34
39.12
92.39
7031.
265
94
17
6
Third Primary, ..
36
53
31
18
44.60
41.42
92.85
7381.5
238
73
30
10
Second Primary, ..
36
34
19
11
30.86
29.27
94.14
5179.5
122
35
30
10
First Primary, ...
36
44
26
17
38.79
36.54
94.27
6578.
119
·
42
13
442
223
191
377.18 352.15
93.36
64055.5
1795
667 397
54
44
·
Membership
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SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1907-1908. SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE COMMITTEE.
1907.
1908.
M
T W
T F
Sept.
3
4
5
6
Feb.
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
10
11
12
13
14
16
17
18
19
20
17
18
19 26
20 27
21
23
24
25
26
27
Mar.
2
3
4
5
6
Oct.
1
2
3
4
9
10
11
12
13
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
28
29
30
31
Nov.
1
4
5
6
8
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
27
28
29
30
Dec.
2
3
4
5
6
May
1
9
10
11
12
13
4
5
6
8
11
12
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
Holiday Recess.
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1908. Jan.
1
2
3
June.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
15 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
22 23
24 25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Bold-faced type for High School only.
Number of teachers graduated from Normal Schools, 6
3
Number who have attended without graduating, Number of teachers graduated from College,
3
Number who have attended without graduating, Number who have graduated from Academies, Number who have graduated from High Schools,
2
2
4
2
3
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
16 17
18
19
20
M TW
T
F
24
25
28
30
Vacation. 31 30
Apr.
1
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REPORT OF MUSIC TEACHER.
MR. E. W. GOODHUE,
Superintendent of Schools :
DEAR SIR-My term of service as Supervisor of Music in the public schools of this town began September 1, 1906.
On assuming my duties I found both pupils and teachers equally desirous to cooperate with me in securing the best possible results. The moral support of the parents was an assured fact.
There has been a thorough review of all the fundamen- tals of music pertaining to the respective grades. In the theory branch of this work decided improvement has been made, as has been proved by tests given to the various grades.
Individual Sight Singing is progressing favorably in all grades.
Chorus work with particular attention to tone quality has greatly improved.
The "New Educational Music Reader " has been intro- duced in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh grades. New chorus books have been purchased for the Haydenville High school. On the whole, the music equipment is very good. There is, however, need of a new piano in each of the High schools of the town.
A "Girls' Glee Club" has been organized in the Wil- liamsburgh High school. They are doing good work.
The physical examination of the school children will be of great assistance in overcoming the many cases of defect- ive voice, sight and hearing.
In closing, I would urge the parents of the pupils to visit the schools at the music period and become familiar with the work the children are doing.
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the school faculty and the pupils for their hearty cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
GRACE M. LARKIN,
Supervisor of Music.
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REPORT OF DRAWING TEACHER.
Mr. E. W. Goodhue, Superintendent of Schools :
DEAR SIR :- In my report concerning drawing in your public schools, I would say that even in the short time that I have been working in them I feel sure that some good results have been obtained, though by results I do not mean just what the pupils might be able to produce upon paper, for the chief purpose of drawing in our public schools is not immediately to produce artists or draughts- men, though incidentally it may effect that result in some cases. The teaching of drawing has for its chief end the development of power in the child. More than any other subject, drawing should tend to cultivate the power of observation and expression, and so lead the hand to skillful execution.
The pupils in your three lower grades are doing good work along the lines required of them.
In the grades above these three we are working to lead the children to think better, and to see form clearly in their minds before they begin to draw. Your teachers, as well as myself, see good results from this method. I have not, in the short time that we have been at work, attempted to get all grades up to ultimately expected standards, as it is much better to go slowly and master a few principles at a time.
I have sent a few sheets of your school work to Worces- ter, for the Monthly Prize Contest participated in by the public schools all over the United States, to which thou- sands of drawings are sent each month. One of your pupils was awarded a special prize for "notable excel- lence " of work, and "honorable mention " was given an- other, so I think we are working along right lines.
Your teachers have been thoroughly cooperative, and that is of utmost importance.
Quite a little outlay had to be made at the beginning of the year for materials, but now we have enough on hand to last a long time.
Very truly yours,
HELENA C. EVANS.
Easthampton, Feb. 8, 1907.
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TRUANT OFFICERS' REPORTS.
To the Honorable School Committee :
GENTLEMEN :- I submit the following report for the year ending February 1, 1907.
Whole number of truants reported,
15
Number families visited, 66 truants sent to school, 15
15
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL J. EDWARDS,
Truant Officer, Haydenville.
To the Honorable School Committee :
GENTLEMEN :- I submit the following report for the year ending February 1, 1907.
Number of truants warned,
10
66 66 sent to school, 10
66 families warned, 4
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY A. BISBEE, Truant Officer, Williamsburg.
AUDITORS' STATEMENT.
WILLIAMSBURG, MASS., Feb. 21, 1907.
We, the undersigned, certify that we have this day ex- amined the accounts of the Selectmen, Town Treasurer, Water Commissioners, Sinking Fund Commissioners and School Committee, and find them correct and properly vouched for, to the best of our knowledge and belief.
THOMAS P. LARKIN, J. WALTER NASH, Auditors.
Treasurer's Report
For the Year Ending February 1, 1907.
RECEIPTS.
Balance from previous school year,
$630 91
Town Appropriation, for Schools,
$4,300 00
Superintendent,
375 00
Text Books and Supplies,
450 00
Repairs,
600 00
Tuition,
250 00
$5,975 00
Rec'd from Goshen, tuition,
$ 26 00
Boston, for City Wards,
215 50
State, for State Wards,
488 50
State, Superintendent's Fund,
375 00
State, Teachers' Fund,
250 00
State, High School Tuition,
100 00
Collins School Fund,
650 71
State, School Fund,
995 63
Refund of Dog Tax, County,
175 92
Heating Village Hall, Haydenville,
13 20
L. Molloy, for outbuildings,
5 00
$3,295 46
$9,901 37
EXPENDITURES.
Teaching, Superintendent, Tuition,
$5,394 45
750 00
250 00
50
Fuel,
$509 90
Janitors,
408 70
Cleaning,
51 35
Transportation,
458 00
Fixtures,
330 03
Repairs,
522 16
Permanent improvements,
56 05
Text books and supplies,
477 10
Sundries,
198 96
Deduct expenditures Hyde and Sanders acct.,
96 37
$9,310 33
Balance cash on hand,
591 04
$9,901 37
ITEMIZED LIST OF EXPENDITURES.
TEACHERS.
Williamsburg High, J. F. Connor, $304 00
66 66 Royal P. Richardson, 315 00
66 66 Ruth Whitmore, 411 00 66 Grammar, Edith B. Damon, 51 00
66
66 Laura B. Rand,
85 00
66
66 Francis Donahue,
18 70
66
66 Jennie L. Nichols,
151 30
66
Primary, Annie E. Tenney, 316 00
Haydenville High, Royal P. Richardson, 237 50
66 H. N. Mighill, 62 50
66 F. H. Dewey, 195 00
Grammar, Josephine G. Cahill, 352 00 " Intermediate, Helen G. Ryan, 334 00
" 1st Primary, Lizzie Purrington, 360 00
" 2d Ethel Curry. 288 00 " 3d 66 Elizabeth K. Utley, 318 00
Drawing, Helena C. Evans, 73 50
$9,406 70
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Skinnerville,
Harriet M. Partridge, $288 00
Mountain Street, 66 66
Lisle T. Barrows, 128 00 Jessie B. Woods, 152 00
Nash Street,
Elizabeth K. Mullaley, 272 00
Searsville,
Frances Donahue, 112 00
Susie M. Lathrop, 160 00
North Street,
Marion F. Jenks, 48 00
Elsie F. Brown,
160 00
Music,
Mary V. Kiley, 97 80
Grace M. Larkin, 104 15
$5,394 45
JANITORS.
G. Frank Marks,
$243 70
George Blake,
2 75
Hazel Lynch,
6 00
Edward Loomis,
4 00
Helen M. Warner,
14 00
Lisle T. Barrows,
2 50
M. H. Smart,
6 50
Nelson H. Damon,
128 00
Elsie F. Brown,
1 25
$408 70
TUITION.
City of Northampton,
$250 00
TRANSPORTATION.
Thomas Culver,
$111 00
Northampton Street Railway Co.,
125 00
Robert Damon,
148 00
E. P. Hemenway,
35 00
Arthur P. Miller,
39 00
$458 00
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FIXTURES.
Noah H. Lee,
$8 25
Consolidated Dry Goods Co.,
6 78
Kenney Bros. & Wolkins,
315 00
$330 03
FUEL.
C. A. L. Patch,
$3 00
G. M. Bradford,
9 00
Byron Loomis,
18 00
T. I. Breckenridge,
387 76
E. A. Warner,
11 50
John Ice,
11 00
Horatio Bisbee,
10 38
Henry Waite,
2 50
Nelson Damon,
13 76
Albert Lawton,
1 00
E. H. Baldwin,
10 00
G. A. Thresher,
17 00
E. P. Hemenway,
15 00
$509 90
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.
Shumway & Riley,
$27 50
The Haydenville Co.,
9 46
Howard C. Pomeroy,
3 00
Patrick Grace,
6 12
George Phillips,
3 85
Jesse Parenteau,
6 12
$56 05
TEXT BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.
E. W. Goodhue,
$36 39
University Publishing Co.,
92
Ruth Whitmore,
1 30
Estabrook Steel Pen M'f'g Co.,
3 50
Silver, Burdett & Co.,
71 45
53
Ginn & Co.,
$184 55
J. L. Hammett Co.,
71 27
Edward E. Baab & Co.,
66 90
G. Schirmer,
1 49
Benjamin H. Sanborn & Co.,
8 34
Milton Bradley Co.,
4 80
Forbes & Wallace,
2 50
Wadsworth, Howland & Co.,
15 68
American Book Co.,
1 26
D. C. Heath & Co.,
6 75
$477 10
CLEANING.
Flora A. Miller,
$11 40
Alice M. Richardson,
2 00
Mrs. R. H. Dewey,
2 00
Matthew Dolan,
3 50
Fred. Hemenway,
1 20
G. Frank Marks,
7 80
Mrs. John Quinn,
13 70
Annie Hickey,
7 50
Henry Waite,
2 25
$51 35
REPAIRS.
George M. Waite,
$3 01
F. W. Warner,
6 00
The Haydenville Co.,
4 70
Metcalf & Sheehan,
10 89
P. J. Murphy,
31 71
Matthew Dolan,
2 00
R. F. Burke,
75
Nelson Damon,
2 50
A. J. Polmatier,
1 30
E. W. Goodhue,
85
J. A. Sullivan,
5 51
E. J. House,
197 61
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Charles H. Church,
$46 51
G. M. Bradford,
160 76
J. L. Hammett Co.,
4 50
Merrick Lumber Co.,
2 78
G. Frank Marks,
20 30
Thayer M'f'g Co.,
12 17
C. R. Damon,
2 56
O. W. Hill,
50
C. W. Warner,
90
Hazel Lynch,
1 25
Raymond Sornborger,
1 00
T. F. Dumphy.
2 10
$522 16
SUNDRIES.
John F. Clapp,
$1 00
J. W. Heffernan,
3 10
Alfred E. Miller,
1 50
Citizens' Ind. Tel. Co.,
10 00
T. F. Dumphy,
5 00
Larkin Bros.,
11 80
Gazette Printing Co.,
2 50
Chicago Fire Appliance Co.,
24 00
C. R. Damon,
57
F. M. Crittenden,
1 25
Koster & Oval,
11 49
Charles H. Church,
1 50
E. W. Goodhue,
14 01
Herald Job Print,
4 50
Bridgman & Lyman,
2 00
Kingsbury Box & Printing Co.,
3 00
Mrs. F. L. Bisbee,
6 50
Masury Young & Co.,
% 50
A. McCallum & Co.,
5 53
E. P. Larkin,
5 00
Metcalf & Sheehan,
1 42
Byron Loomis,
75
55
P. P. Dumphy,
$0 75
John Pierpont,
4 00
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co.,
1 92
G. Frank Marks,
75
C. W. Warner,
4 75
Bisbee Bros.,
1 40
Williamsburg Water Works,
35 00
C. S. Damon,
1 90
E. H. Miller,
13 07
H. A. Bisbee,
5 00
Samuel J. Edwards,
6 50
$198 96
SUPERINTENDENT.
E. W. Goodhue, salary 1906-7,
$750 00
THE ELLSWORTH H. HYDE AND A. D. SANDERS FUNDS' ACCOUNT.
RECEIPTS.
Balance from previous years,
$228 65
EXPENDITURES.
Drawing Teacher,
$73 50
Supplies,
22 87
$96 37
Balance on hand,
$132 28
EMIL H. MILLER,
Treasurer of School Committee. February 1, 1907.
REPORTS OF
WILLIAMSBURG
TOWN OFFICERS
For the Year Ending February 1, 1908 -
1907
F
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
Town of Williamsburg,
FOR THE
Year Ending February 1, 1908.
1907
NORTHAMPTON, MASS. PRESS OF GAZETTE PRINTING CO. 1908
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 1 .- To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
ART. 2 .- To select three Selectmen, one Town Clerk, one Treasurer, one Elector under the will of the late Oliver Smith, Esq., one Tax Collector, two Constables, two Auditors, and one Tree Warden, all for one year. One Assessor for one year, one Assessor for two years, one As- sessor for three years. Also, one Water Commissioner, one Sinking Fund Commissioner, one Library Trustee, and one School Committee, all for three years. Also, to vote on the question : Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town-Yes or No, all on one ballot.
ART. 3 .- To choose all necessary minor Town Officers for the ensuing year.
ART. 4-To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the current expenses of the Town.
ART. 5 .- To see if the Town will authorize its Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow during the municipal year beginning February 1, 1908, in anticipation of the taxes of said year, such sums of money as may be necessary for the current expenses of the Town, but not exceeding the total tax levy for said year, giving the notes of the Town therefor, payable within one year from the dates therefor. All debts incurred under the authority of this vote shall be paid from the taxes of the present muni- cipal year.
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ART. 6 .- To hear the report of the Selectmen, Treasurer, School and other committees, and act thereon.
ART. 7 .- To hear the report of the Water Commis- sioners, and act thereon.
ART. 8 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for Memorial Day and choose a committee to expend the same.
ART. 9 .- To choose a committee to expend the income of the Whiting Street Fund.
ART. 10. To fix the amount of the salary of the Tax Collector.
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