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4,000.00
Uncollected Water Bills, Est.
Dec. 31, 1963
7,939.39
Uncollected Water Liens, Est.
Dec. 31, 1963
0.00
TOTALS
$109,097. 07
$104,016 .:
Deficit
$-5,080.25
*Unexpended balances returned to treasury.
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During the year, the following work was accomplish- ed, in addition to routine operation and maintenance.
NEW SERVICES AND RENEWALS
The demand for this work continued to rise, 112 new services and 10 renewals were installed. The new ser- vices included 79 services to old houses not previous- ly connected to the system and 33 services to new build- ings. During the year, the old policy of completely installing a new service or renewal from the main in the street tothe meter in the cellar with Water Department personnel was discontinued due to increased work loads on our personnel in an expanding system. A policy of
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doing only the work of tapping the main and installing the pipe to a curb box at the property line with Water Department personnel was adopted. A charge of $35.00 will be made for this work. The installation from the curb box to the dwelling is now the responsibility of the owner. However, the work from the curb box to the meter must be done with materials approved by the Water Department and to its standards and must be tested by the Water Department prior to covering the pipe .
MAPS AND RECORDS PROGRAM
Work on detailed maps of the location of all under- ground valves and important fittings in the entire system was completed during the year. It is considered nec- essary that a small amount be appropriated annually to keep these maps and the comprehensive map current.
EXTENSIVE PUMPING TEST
As stated in the 1962 Town Report, the extensive pumping test for the old well at Millbrook Pumping Sta- tion has been completed, and the report by Whitman & Howard is attached as Appendix 1.
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The Town disapproved any immediate construction of the well at the last Town Meeting.
TEN-YEAR METER PROGRAM
The removal and checking of all meters in service over ten years was continued. The program is now 50% complete.
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LEAKAGE
The leakage survey was continued and specific tests to determine the amount of leakage along Washington Street from Hall's Corner to St. George Street were conducted with Water Department personnel during the year. Thetests were made from 2 A. M. to 4 A. M. on two successive nights, feeding the main through a fire hose from a hydrant on Surplus Street to a hydrant on Washington Street at Surplus Street. The overall leak- age was determined to be approximately 87% greater than the standard allowance for new cast iron pipe, but not of serious economic significance at this time. It was greater in several specific areas, indicating that the leaks are perhaps old abandoned service connections (a common cause) rather than general main joint leak- age. Efforts are being continued to specifically locate the points of leakage and eliminate them.
RADIO
The Commissioners again desire to point out the necessity of two-way radio service in an expanding de- partment in order to conserve man power and also to employ the personnel in the most efficient manner. An article to provide for a two-way radio to connect each vehicle with the Water Department office will be sub- mitted for consideration in the 1964 Warrant.
PAINTING HYDRANTS
The Commissioners were requested informally last summer to paint the tops of all fire hydrants with a white - fluorescent paint, the stated purpose being to make the hydrants in outlying areas, particularly along the new
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extensions, more visible to firemen on rapidly moving apparatus. It was noted that the hydrants in the older built-up sections of the town were sufficiently well known through drills and previous knowledge so that they need- ed no particular new treatment other than the present bright yellow and red paint with a bright red stake along side each hydrant in the winter season.
It appeared to the Commissioners that several alter- natives seemed to be worthy of consideration in order to achieve the end result desired in lieu of having a three- colored painted hydrant of white, yellow and red. It appeared that the use of a yellow or red flourescent paint instead of the present red and yellow paint would achieve the result desired, and an effort is being made to obtain a satisfactory paint. Yellow has displaced white in highway markings in many places. It also ap- peared that permanent steel stakes painted with flour- escent paint would achieve the visibility desired and obviate, inthe interest of economy, the placing and re- moval of the red snowstakes each season. Fifty of these permanent stakes have been ordered and will be placed in service on Franklin and other outlying streets on an experimental basis to see whether or not they are satis- factory to all concerned.
FRANKLIN STREET EXTENSION
Work on the construction of a 12 inch transite pipe main from Congress Street to Temple Street in North Duxbury (authorized in Article 33, 1963 Town Meeting) was completed by J. Gavigan Corp. on July 10, 1963. The total cost of the work, including necessary appur- tenances and inspection was $43, 582. 77. On October 1, 1963, by arrangement with the Water Commissioners of
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the Town of Marshfield, the Duxbury Water Department took over the supply of water to some 50 families in North Duxbury which had been previously supplied by Marshfield. Meters were installed, and effective Jan- uary 1, 1964, all users are being supplied at Duxbury rates.
** FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION PLAN
The five year plan called for by a resolution of the 1962 Town Meeting is attached as appendix 2.
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STATUS OF APPROPRIA TIONS - December 31, 1963 Appropriation Amount Expended & or Balance Unexpended
Recommended Action
Article 4
Warrant 63
Maintenance &
Operation
$49,696.00
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Out of State Travel
200.00
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Salaries
450.00
37.50
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Maturing Debt
29,500.00
29,500. 00
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Interest
7,058.35
7,058.35
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Indian Trail
12.00
0.00
12.00
AFT
39
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Trucks & Backhoe
298.50
0.00
298.50
AFT
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Search for Water Eng.
621.50
621.50
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Pipe Franklin St.
432.36
PAC
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Shore Drive
5.47
AFT
Lay Pipe Franklin
352.00
PNC
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PNC
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Extensions - Cross,
Vine, King Phillips
Path & Chandler
958.93
AFT
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1,200.00
300.00
PNC
40
Air Compressor
2,350.00
28.60
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Search for Water
4,000.00
3,455.57
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Truck
2,850.00
680.00
AFT
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Franklin St.
46,000.00
1,984.93
AFT
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AFT - Available for Transfer
PNC - Project not completed
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER $3, 928.43
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THE FUTURE
PETITIONS
All petitions received for extensions last year, with the exception of Franklin Street, were disapproved at Town Meeting. The Commissioners to date have re- ceived no petitions for new extensions. However, two petitions to improve service by replacing an old inade- quate main (Church St. ) and improve the supply by cross connections (Moulton Road) have been received. These are non-recurrent items that are necessary to maintain the satisfactory functioning of the system.
HYDRANT SERVICE
The charge for hydrant service to be included in Article 4 of the 1964 Town Warrant is $26, 200. This amount was computed in accordance with the formula approved at the 1963 Town Meeting as recommended in the Hydrant Service Committees report.
OPERATING CONTROLS
In order to obtain full operating efficiency under present conditions of the Birch Street Reservoir it is necessary that a check valve be installed at Captain's Hill and remote feeding control be installed at Birch Street. This work is estimated by Whitman & Howard to cost $5,000.
OFFICE SPACE
The department has grown to the point where it is necessary to have someone in the office during business
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hours to receive the numerous calls for service, to an- swer correspondence and also to keep the numerous vital records up to date. The present office space is inadequate to carry on the work of the department. It is believed that serious consideration must be given in the immediate future to provide more office space perhaps in a new town office building. It is recommended that a committee be appointed to study the whole question from the standpoint of all town departments.
SEARCH FOR NEW WATER SOURCES
During the year 17 test wells were driven in the north west Duxbury area by D. L. Maher Company under the supervision of Whitman & Howard Engineers at a total cost of $3,500. 00. None of these wells was found to be of an adequate capacity and/or quality for future use by the town water system. It is planned to continue the search this year.
GENERAL
As was pointed out in last year's report, the oper- ating costs of the Department continue to rise. The Commissioners have endeavored in every way to oper- ate the Department with the present personnel by farm- ing out work that could be done by other than water mechanic specialists. The Commissioners stated in last year's report that water rates would be increased effective April 1, 1963, and then failed to make the in- crease effective. This was because it was recognized as can be observed from a study of the financial Sum- mary on the first page of this report that if all the out- standing water charges and water liens could have been
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collected, as will be done eventually, the Department would have shown a small surplus for the year's oper- ation. In any event it is apparent that the Department is operating on a very narrow margin, as we believe the law contemplates. However, a study of what is going to happen financially in 1964 indicates that the deficit may increase to the point where it is no longer covered by outstanding accounts receivable if no new articles for extensions, etc., are voted at the 1964 Town Meeting without regard to the financial return. Hence, the ap- proval of any new articles for extensions, etc., at the 1964 Town Meeting may make an increase in water rates imperative effective April 1, and the Commissioners will keep this action in mind in preparing their recom- mendations for presentation to the next Town Meeting.
It is estimated that the financial situation in 1964 will be approximately as in the following table. Figures are given to the nearest hundred dollars. As stated heretofore, no allowance is made for special articles which, should they be voted at the 1964 Town Meeting, will increase the indicated deficit.
Balance, December 31, 1963 (Est.) -5,100.00
Uncollected, December 31, 1963 (Est.) 7,900.00 Charges to Consumers (Est.) 70,800.00
Hydrant Service (Public Safety) Est. 26,200.00 Amortization Charge (1962 Exten.)
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3,900.00
Maintenance & Operation
51,400.00
Commissioners"Salaries
450.00
Out-of-State Travel Fixed Charges:
200.00
Interest on Debt
6,900.00
Maturing Debt
Old Water Loans
3,000.00
West Duxbury
5,000.00
Phase I
15,000.00
Autumn & Winter Sts.
2,000.00
Old Rte. 3, etc.
3,000.00
Franklin St.
4,000.00
Uncollected December 31, 1964 (Est.)
7,900.00
Water charges & liens
TOTALS $102,750.00
99,800.00
Deficit Est.
-2,950.00
The Commissioners againwish to commend the Wa- ter Department employees for their dedicated service, and to thank the town officials for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, J. ALVIN BORGESON
LEONARD B. GALLAGHER Colonel, U.S.A. (Ret.)
ALPHEUS H. WALKER Water Commissioners
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*APPENDIX I
REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF TEST WELL INVESTIGATION AT THE MILLBROOK WELLFIELD DUXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS
Whitman & Howard, Inc. Engineers 89 Broad Street Boston, Massachusetts
JANUARY, 1963
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APPENDIX I
Board of Water Commissioners Duxbury, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
An 8-inch test well was installed 2 feet away from the 2 1/2-inch test wells driven many years ago near the shore of the pond at the Millbrook pumping station. These 2 1/2-inch test wells were tested by means of pumping under the 1963 test well work. The results of the pumping test showed a specific yield of 25 gallons per foot of draw-down. Theoretically, this yield would permit the pumping of about 500 gallons per minute from a 48-inch by 24-inch gravel pack well. Consequently, we recommended installing an 8-inch test well and con- ducting a pumping test of seven days' duration to study the action of the ground water table as well as observe the water quality.
An 8-inch well was installed and the pumping test began on November 13, 1962, and ran continuously to November 20, 1962. Shortly after starting the test, the Millbrook pumping station was operated 24 hours a day throughout the remainder of the test. The pumping rate from the 8-inch well was 200 gallons per minute (gpm) and the maximum draw-down which occurred in the ob- servation well 2 feet away from the 8-inch well was 12'-2 1/2". From this, it can be seen that the specific yield now appears to be 16 gpm per foot of draw-down instead of 35 as reportedly available from the original 21/2-inchwells. Therefore, a theoretical gravel packed well 48 inches by 24 inches in diameter would yield ap-
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proximately 350 gpm. The total quantity of water pumped during the test, including that pumped by the Millbrook station, was 4.872 million gallons, or approximately 700, 000 gallons per day.
The results of the test do not reveal a "million gallon well" but the water was low in iron and manganese and it appears that a gravel packed well would yield a supply equal to all of the present Millbrook 2 1/2-inch wells combined.
The fact that the Millbrook wells are old and may soon have to be replaced would make it seem appropriate to construct a gravel packed well at the location tested and install equipment with an auxiliary engine similar to Lake Shore Drive station. This would provide a more efficient and economical operation than Millbrook. Even- tually, Millbrookwells could be abandoned and the build- ings used for storage.
The present distribution system would not permit the pumping of 700 gpm into the system; therefore, the two supplies could not be used together. However, when the phase of the Long Range Plan, which includes a 12-inch main and reservoir in North Duxbury, is under- taken, it would be possible to pump more water from the Millbrook source, if it was available.
Therefore, the appropriate steps to be taken re- Millbrook area at this time would be: one, to develop a well, station, etc., at the site tested; and two, obtain funds to test additional areas in North Duxbury.
We estimate the cost of developing a gravel pack well at the site tested to be as follows:
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Gravel packed well
$ 9,000
Pumping station, grading, etc.
12,000
Pumping equipment, piping, electrical controls, power wiring
18,000
$39,000
Allowance for construction con- tingencies, engineering,
general supervision, etc. 5,000
Total
$44,000
We shall be glad to meet with the Board and answer any questions which may arise.
Very truly yours,
WHITMAN & HOWARD, INC.
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APPENDIX II
The following report is submitted in accordance with a resolution passed at the 1963 Town Meeting. The re- solution was as follows:
"Be it resolved that the Water Commissioners be, and herewith are, requested to develop a five- year plan for water extensions, not limited to those that would appear to be self-supporting; rate the overall justification of each with its es- timated cost; and make annual recommendations for specific expansions with an estimate of the self-supporting factor versus the amount that would be required to be subsidized by means of water service rates and/or real estate taxes".
The Water Commissioners have made a careful study of the factors involved in setting up a five-year plan, contemplating the gradual future expansion of the town water system in accordance with the Basic Plan prepared by Whitman & Howard, Engineers in 1956, and also con- forming to the criteria set forth in the resolution.
It was found that:
1. There are at present approximately 113 dwell- ings without access to the town water mains. This fig- ure was ascertained from a questionnaire submitted to the voters during the annual registration made each year by Mr. Manuel Oliver. The total number of dwellings in Duxbury is 2338 (1962 Town Report).
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2. It would cost approximately $680, 000 to con- struct all the mains remaining to be built as laid down in the Basic Plan.
3. In addition to the construction of extensions to supply water to dwellings at present not having access to the town water system, there are other items of con- struction incident to the operation of the present system that occur from year to year that may affect, and in some instances might cause deferment of, the imple- mentation of any five-year plan. These items in some instances would be of the first priority. Such items could be the necessary renewal or replacement of old mains to insure satisfactory service in parts of the pre- sent system, the construction of new mains to aid in eliminating circulatory and operational problems, and the construction of new wells to replace obsolete sou- rces, or in some instances, to augment the present supply.
4. In connection with the preparation of a five- year plan, the Water Commissioners found that the most equitable method to all concerned was to borrow the money to build the extensions and to repay the principal in fifteen annual equal installments with interest thereon.
5. An increase in the water rates to finance ex- tensions in whole or in part is believed to be unfair to the present water users.
6. None of the contemplated extensions studied are justified from the standpoint of the income accruing o the Water Department equalling the cost of the annual fixed charges on the borrowed money. This includes the extensions for which petitions were received at the
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last Town Meeting: Autumn Ave., Winter St., East St., Lincoln St., and Oak-School Sts.
7. In the case of any particular extension, there is a certain amount of money that can be amortized by income accruing to the Water Department from all sources. The difference between the above "certain amount" and the total cost of the extension must be raised as a subsidy and the annual fixed charges on this subsidy from real estate taxes must be charged to appropriate accounts other than the Water Department, as deter- mined by the Selectmen.
8. It would appear to be the responsibility of the Board of Assessors to estimate the amount of money that would accrue to the general accounts of the town from real estate taxes due to any increase in the assesed valuation of property along the proposed water main ex- tensions. This increase in revenue would help to defray in whole or in part the increased cost of hydrant ser- vice, and perhaps in some instances, a part of the cost of the subsidy.
9. An initial five-year plan, costing approxi- mately $206, 200 would provide water to approximately 94% of the dwellings now without access to town water.
A detailed proposed five-year plan is attached here- with. It lists each extension and indicates the overall justification and estimated cost of each, giving the per- centage of the initial and annual costs that would have to be subsidized in each case. It also gives other data relating to each extension.
A study of the proposed plan indicates that an expen-
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diture of approximately $40, 000 per year over a five- year period would make town water available to approxi- mately 94% of our citizens. However, approximately 50. 0% (average) of this amount, would have to be a sub- sidy and charged to accounts other than the Water De- partment in order to enable the Water Department to continue to operate as an Enterprise Account.
Recommendations:
If the citizens of Duxbury, after full consideration of the proposed five year plan in Town Meeting, feel that they are willing to subsidize this gradual exten- sion of the water system in the interest of the general growth and development of the town and vote to adopt the plan and its method of handling the subsidy, the Water Commissioners then recommend as follows:
1. That a group of projects listed in the table, estimated to cost approximately $42, 000, be authorized for the first years construction pro- gram.
2. That approximately $42, 000 be raised by bor- rowing and that the annual fixed charges on $21, 000 only be debited to the Water Depart- ment.
3. That an article to permit the actions recom- mended be inserted in the 1964 Warrant for action by the town.
4. That the specific projects to be included in the recommended group ( 1 supra ) be selected
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from the table after consideration of all peti- tions for extensions received prior to closure of the warrant.
Respectfully submitted,
J. ALVIN BORGESON
LEONARD B. GALLAGHER Colonel, U.S.A. (Ret.)
ALPHEUS H. WALKER Water Commissioners
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Extension
No.
Length Est.
cost (Interest & Debt Retire-
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other than Water Dept.
Money to be borrowed as Subsidy
% Subsidized
1. Keene St. from Union - North 2. Lake Shore Drive from end line to Pine St.
8
500
2200
3 733
$188
152
36
425
19.3
8
3000
13200
11 1200
1130
696
434
5150
38.9
3. Congress St. from end of line east of Keene easterly to Brook
6
1200
3900
3 1300
335
198
137
1620
41.6
4. Autumn Ave. to Winter thence to Pembroke Line thence Winter to Berrybrook School
8
5524
24700
16 1540
2110
1137
973
11400
46.1
5. Keene St. from Pembroke Line to Myrtle St. thence Myrtle westerly to Pembroke Line also 500' on Union St. from Pembroke Line*
6
4900
27450
13 2100
2340
1237
1103
13100
47.8
8
2600
6. Congress St. (King Phillips to Franklin)
8 2800
12300
7 1760
1050
543
507
5950
48.2
7. Union St. from Keene St.to Keene Brook
8
1800
7800
4 1980
675
333
342
4040
51.7
8. West St. thence Congress to Lincoln
6-8-12" 4800
24900
12 2070
2130
1029
1101
13100
52.6
9. East St. from Rt. 3 (north incl. Bridge crossing)
8 4624
24958
12 2070
2130
1029
1101
13100
52.6
10. Oak St. from Elm to School thence School to East of Cottontail Ln.
8
2620
11500
5 2260
981
456
525
6200
53.9
11. Temple St. from end 6 inch west- erly to Laurel thence Laurel to Marshfield
8
5600
24500
9 2730
2090
919
1171
13800
56.5
12. Congress St. from Keene to Keene Brook
8
1200
5500
2 2750
470
206
264
3110
56.7
13. Lincoln St. from end 6" south of Temple to Congress
8 4800
21100
7
3000
1810
770
1040
12300
58.4
TOTALS
$204,000
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$17,439.00
$8,705.00 $8,734.00 $103,295.00
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT WATER DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Water Commissioners Town of Duxbury, Mass. Gentlemen:
Following are the 1963 statistics of the Duxbury Water Department as required by the Massachusetts Department of Health:
Greatest amount pumped in any one day: June 2, 1963, 1,608,000 gallons.
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Greatest amount pumped in any seven consecutive days: June 30 through July 6, 1963: 8, 898, 000 gallons.
Total amount pumped during 1963: 202, 770, 000 gallons Number of services at the end of the year: 1982.
Number of active services at the end of the year: 1957.
New services installed at the end of the year: 111.
Miles of water mains at the end of the year: 51.8. Number of hydrants at the end of the year: 395.
Acres of land owned for water supply purposes: 57.67.
In the interest of more efficient operation of this De- partment, I once more urge the purchase of two-way radios for our vehicles, the office on Partridge Road and the main pumping station at Millbrook.
Respectfully submitted, KENNETH O. MACOMBER, Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE TARKILN RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTER
This year, when the emphasis has been placed on ecreation in Duxbury, we are proud of our record. .. loth past and present. We have been operating for nany years without fanfare and now is the time perhaps o remind the taxpayers that our efforts have not been n vain.
Many of the young couples in this town remember The good times they had at Tarkiln when they were growing p. Many of these good times were family affairs, whole amilies participating. .... now their childrenare enjoy- ng the center too. Many new comers to Duxbury are ot acquainted with us or our purpose but our Associa- ion had tried to publicize and invite their interest. If hore parents would help, it would further the community pirit which should ever be present. The closeness of arental co-operation is a precious thing in any commun- ty and, this being the lovely town it is, can use more f it.
Members of the Association sponsered a Summer ecreation program, complete with a Director. From ur own treasury, andat no cost to the Town of Duxbury, e spent close to $500. - over a six week period. Miss Diane Horne, a student, was engaged and supplies were urchased under her direction. The old piano was put ackincondition, even the expense seemed huge. Sew- ng machines were loaned us from the Singer Sewing Machine Co., and Mrs. Nathan Kramer held Charm chool classes for the older girls. Mrs. Henry Craig, first grade teacher in the Duxbury school system, olunteeredher services as Story-Teller, andaltogether,
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