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MacAndrew, Robert P., 39 Hoover Ave. MacCormick, Robert W., 42 Ash St. Mack, Robert L., 3 Woodedge Circle MacLeod, Angus D., 34 Dean St. MacLeod, James L., 418 Elm St. Magee, Charles H., 38 Lowell St. Mahar, John W., 55 Cleveland Ave. Mahoney, James H., 12 Poplar St. Malone, Joseph P., 48 Acorn Circle Manson, Ernest Edgar, 6 Celia Rd. Major, David H., 156 Elmlawn Rd. Mann, Charles W., 18 Faulkner Place Manning, Leo F., Jr., 14 Merritt Ave.
Name - Address
Irving, George W., Jr., 169 Arnold St.
Johnson, E. Goodwin, 105 Prospect St., No. Johnson, Philip O., 33 Sherbrooke Ave. Jones, Thomas H., 107 Plain St. Julian, Frank T., 24 Willow St. Juster, Joseph H., 12 Veranda Rd.
Kelley, Walter J., 35 Marjorie Rd. Kemp, Malcolm D., 97 Parkside Ave. Kilbrith, Harold E., 78 Trefton Drive Kooyman, Francis W., 35 Academy St. Kulas, Joseph P., 20 Lawson Lane
Longfellow, Ralph G., 450 Grove St. Lorenz, Charles D., 69 Cranmore Rd. Lovett, Robert V., 12 Court Rd. Low, William H., 59 Cleveland Ave.
McDonough, Michael S., 7 Spencer St. McIntosh, Franklin E., 52 Elmwood Ave. Mckay, Donald R., 138 Brewster Ave. McKenna, George R., 1271/2 Plain St. McLelland, Edmond J., 3 Bower Rd. McNally, Edward C., 47 Brierwood Rd. McPhee, F. Elmer, 89 Hobart St. McSorley, John S., 12 Lawnview Drive McTigue, Hugh J., 48 Fallon Circle Melrose, David, 79 Town St. Melsky, Theodore S., 39 Winter St. Mitchell, William E., 16 Tenney Rd. Mollins, Frank Leslie, 243 Common St.
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Name - Address
Marum, James J., Jr., 16 Old Coach Rd. Mason, David P., 92 Plymouth Ave. Mattie, James F., 660 Commercial St. Maxwell, William E., 140 Holmes St. McCarthy, Paul F., 31 Burroughs Rd. McDonough, John J., 41 Spring St. McDonough, Martin J., 20 Cain Ave. Neagle, Philip A., 46 Selwyn Rd. Nelligan, John William, 27 Oakland St. Nelligan, Robert S., 31 Portland Rd. Nelson, Elizabeth M., 33 Nelson St. Nelson, Sven S., 426 Elm St.
O'Brien, George M., 49 Milton Rd. O'Brien, John J., 110 Liberty St. O'Leary, Jeremiah A., Jr., 86 Linda Rd. O'Neil, Charles F., 71 Patridge Hill Rd. O'Neil, John J., 13 Coolidge Ave.
Pash, Walter, 115 Cain Ave. Patts, John E., 23 Fairfield St. Peirce, Louis D., 382 Middle St. Peltier, J. Andrew, 28 Blanchard Vlvd. Pepper, Samuel J., 19 Smith St. Phelan, John J., 45 Pleasant View Ave.
Reader, Ralph B., 43 Pleasant View Ave. Rigo, Joseph A., 117 Jefferson St. Riley, Joseph Lawrence, 51 West St. Ring, Karl H., 47 Stevens Ave. Riordan, John P., 72 Plymouth Ave. Rizzo, William J., 75 Wildwood Ave. Roach, John F., 50 Trefton Drive Roche, George P., 43 Woodedge Ave.
Name - Address
Moore, Charles F., 1520 Liberty St. Mulcahy, Richard V., 1349 Liberty St. Mulligan, Harold F., 106 Adams St. Mulligan, Joseph E., 253 Walnut St. Murch, Russell S., 194 Commercial St. Myrbeck, Edward R., 15 Primrose St.
Nelson, William F., 39 Nicholas Rd. Niemi, Leo, 171 Middle St. Nordstrom, Lillian, 47 Talbot Rd. Nott, Warren B., Jr., 62 Woodside Ave.
Ord, Albert, 47 Faxon St. Orinofsky, Victor M., 65 Town St. O'Sullivan, Paul F., 40 Robinson Ave. Otis, John P., 19 Grove St.
Perruzzi, Americo J., 32 Dean St. Pinkham, Charles F., 20 Wyman Rd. Piraino, Thomas, 51 Brewster Ave. Pollock, William A., 12 Marjorie Rd. Potter, William H., 25 Elm Knoll Rd. Pratt, Merton L., 23 Highland Ave.
Rooney, Joseph K., 50 Cleveland Ave. Ross, Albert E., 49 Wilmarth Rd. Ross, Arthur P., 1307 Washington St. Rouleau, Edward A., 49 Hobart Terrace Rowe, William, 18 Avon Place Rudin, Walter J., 26 Sherman Rd. Russo, John S., 17 West St.
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Sachetti, Leo J., 27 Hillside Rd. Salem, Richard G., 33 Livoli Ave. Sampson, Helen M., 49 Windemere Ofsie Schnabel, Paul, 1852 Washington St. Shaw, Norman C., 33 Argyle Rd. Shea, Dennis F., 12 Woodedge Circle Shine, Robert C., 3 Hoover Ave. Shuster, J. Davis, 141 West St. Smith, Gardiner E., 105 Cain Ave. Smith, William, 207 Glenrose Ave.
Sniffin, Harold T., 87 Middle St. Snyder, William M., 18 West St. Sprague, Gordon W., 44 Arbutus Ave. Stacey, Kenneth H., 285 Shaw St.
Talanian, Nathan C., 42 Birch St. Taylor, Margaret L., 1972 Wa Wshington St. Terlino, Constantine J., 8 Bel Air Park Thrower, John, 41 Hillside Rd. Tibbetts, Walter I., Jr., 468 West St. Uzzell, Edwin, 14 Cochato St.
Vaulding, Charles W., 126 Edgehill Rd. Wallace, Alton J., 19 Merritt Ave. Wallace, William R., 441 Union St. Ward, M. Claire, 37 Harbor Villa Ave. Watkins, Arthur, 47 Pleasant View Ave. Webster, George W., 70 Bestick Rd. West, Charles G., 21 Putnam Ave. White, Elizabeth, 1070 Liberty St. Young, John W., 36 Lawnview Drive Zabroski, Frank, 42 Bradford Rd.
Name - Address
St. Andre, Edward A., 33 Bower Ru. Stadelmann, Thomas J., 86 Trafton Drive Stadtfeld, Nicholas, Jr., 30 Miller St. Stranghellini, Edward A., 46 Water St. Stearns, Morris, 26 Alden Rd. Steele, Russell J., 59 Crawford Rd. Stevenson, Stewart A., 163 River St. Stone, Robert J., 47 Francine Rd. Stonkus, Albert P., 5 Waldron Rd. Streadwick, Joseph, 1393 Washington St. Sullivan, Dennis J., 11 Wyman Rd. Sullivan, William F., 35 Vine St. Sullivan, William F., 78 Walnut Ave.
Tibbs, Charles R., 3 Bellevue Ave. Tigges, Paul H., 1966 Washington St. Tressler, Raymond R., 201 Richard Rd. Trillcott, Kenneth R., 71 Congress St.
Vissa, Gino V., 854 Liberty St.
White, Frank C., 61 Jersey Ave. Wick, Robert T., 15 South St. Wilson, Albert G., Jr., 86 Cedar St. Wilson, Edward B., 70 Middle St. Wooters, Joseph S., 157 Parkside Ave. Wuest, Frank R., 503 Granite St.
Young, Walter F., 110 Park St. Zapasnik, Edmund J., 19 Hamilton St.
Braintree Industrial & Business Development Commission
William G. Brooks, Chairman; Charles R. Furlong, Secretary; John O. Holden, Dr. Alton A. Rock, William B. Webber, Frederick J. Klay (Planning Board), Calvin E. Young (Assessors), Paul H. Young (Selectmen) .
With the completion of Route 128, the Southeast Ex- pressway and the opening of the first unit of the South Shore Plaza, Braintree is headed to become one of the most prosperous and desirable business and industrial centers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Far sighted planning has allocated over 1,000 acres of land for industrial and business expansion, in areas that will not mar the residential beauty of our growing town.
During the past year the Board of Selectmen have changed the structure of the Industrial and Business De- velopment Commission by adding representatives of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Assessors to the original five man board. Through this change, the efforts to attract new industry and business to Braintree have been greatly increased through coordination of ideas of the four boards. It is most important that new industries be attracted to our town to equalize ever increasing costs of schools and town facilities.
Members of the Industrial Commission have devoted much time to attract local and national industrial groups to build in Braintree. A complete list of property owners in industrial zones has been compiled and is available to real estate brokers and industrial concerns interested in Braintree sites.
Many areas in industrial zones do not have access to water and sewage and will remain dormant until facilities are made available. The Industrial Commission is request- ing funds at the 1961 Annual Town Meeting to bring wa- ter lines to 65 acres of Braintree's most desirable and valuable property located on Route 128. Several organiza- tions are ready to build plants in this area when water is available to the property line. Tax money from two in- stallations for a period of 11/2 years will pay for this instal- lation. Land owners have agreed to continue the installa- tion through the 65 acre plot of ground with acceptable roads. Other buyers are ready to purchase land in this area when water lines are installed. We must be willing to spend money to receive large tax returns or be willing to pay tax increases.
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This past year, several hundred thousand dollars has been spent by private interests to improve swamp land on Route 128 and we now have the Twin Open Air Theatre in operation at this site. One of the largest bowling alleys on the South Shore is now under construction adjacent to the theatre. Braintree's "Grand View" on the high land en the same side of new Route 128 is fast being improved for a master project. A new electric sign notifying motor- ists that they are in the Town of Braintree has been erect- ed by the property owner of "Grand View". The Charter House Motel is expected to start construction, when the weather changes, on the former site of the Avitabile Ga- rage, under the direction of Cabot, Cabot and Forbes.
Your Industrial Commission will appreciate informa- tion that may lead to industrial groups buying property in Braintree. A telephone call to any member of the Com- mission will receive immediate attention. The splendid cooperation of town officials during the past year has been greatly appreciated.
WILLIAM B. BROOKS
HOUSING AUTHORITY
JOSEPH F. CONNOLLY, Chairman
ERNEST J. JANSSEN
Vice Chairman
WILLIAM E. DOREN Treasurer
WILLIAM H. GUSTAFSON PAUL P. FOLEY
Assistant Treasurer Member
JOHN E. MALONEY, Executive Director
The Braintree Housing Authority was organized as a result of a Special Town Meeting on June 7, 1948 to ad- minister a low income Veteran's housing project in the Town. After ten years of operation the Authority is in a position to render further service to tenants whereby they are empowered to purchase the homes which they occupy.
Since our annual report for the year 1957, consider- able interest has been shown by tenants in the purchasing of the dwelling which they occupy. Up to the time of this writing about sixty-five of the homes have been sold or
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are in the process of transferring title. As it was not until November of 1957 that we could inform the tenants as to the cost of these dwellings, the results to date indicate that the average thrifty persons prefer to own their own home, rather than depend on subsidized housing. The op- portunity afforded Veterans at a nominal cost is recog- nized by those seeking to establish their own indepen- dence. A four room dwelling costs approximately $9,500.00 and a five room dwelling approximately $11,700.00. These prices having been established will pre- vail, notwithstanding the inflation of the real estate mar- ket unless we are otherwise directed.
Under date of January 3, 1961, a letter was ad- dressed to all present tenant occupants, apprising them of fact that the Authority contemplates the com- plete liquidation of remaining houses not later than July 1,1961.
As previously reported, the tenant occupant has the first option to purchase. As houses become vacant, non- tenant veterans who were residents of Braintree when en- tering the service, then have the opportunity to purchase. The sequence of sale to individuals other than stated above are as designated by the State Housing Board.
During the year 1959 the Authority investigated the feasibility of the Housing for Elderly program as promul- gated by the Commonwealth.
The program as sponsored by the Commonwealth appeared worthy of consideration by the Town, so ac- cordingly the Authority sponsored the inclusion of an Ar- ticle in the Warrant for consideration at the Annual Town Meeting.
This program is directed to the need of persons 65 years of age or over, living on nominal income, for ade- quate housing, not now available to them on account of existing rental costs.
As contemplated, married couples with annual in- come not in excess of $3,000.00 and single persons with annual income not in excess of $2,500.00 would be eligi- ble to occupy such Housing facilities at rents of about $50.00 per month, inclusive of heat and light.
Presently many such individuals receiving income within the above stated limits, either are living in inade- quate housing or are receiving aid from the town in order
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to meet present day living costs. The study of this pro- gram as existing in other communities have proved that the aid required before its institution was reduced and also those who became tenants in the project lived under congenial conditions and were very happy in their de- clining years.
During the spring of 1960, the Housing Authority publicized the availability of a project of this nature. The response from interested individuals was so negligible that it was the consensus of the Town Meeting that the need in this town did not exist.
Subsequent to this Authority action and particularly during the last six months of 1960, many elderly individ- uals, evidently without adequate housing, have contacted the office of the Authority requesting information as re- gards the status of a "Housing for the Elderly" program, however it is the opinion of Authority members, that un- til sufficient interest in a program of this nature is mani- fested, no further action should be considered at this time.
The program as developed does not anticipate any appropriation of Town funds and shall be self supporting through rentals and the State subsidy available therefor.
We appreciate the cooperation of the various depart- ments of the Town whenever called upon.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
Residential building has not accelerated in 1960. Only a few subdivisions were approved and these are cur- rently in progress. The number of new homes constructed has been reasonable and our growth continues at a fairly normal pace.
Your endorsement of the recommendations made by the Planning Board, particularly during the past five years, has been gratifying to your Board, and the results are now beginning to show. Many areas which have been rezoned for commercial and industrial uses are producing valuable tax revenue and we hope this type of revenue will continue to increase so that the tax paying home own-
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er will not be burdened with any unreasonable tax in- creases. Like everything else, the costs of municipal serv- ices, police, fire, highway, water, sewer, light and other services furnished by the Town in addition to one of the finest school systems, have increased so that in order for us to maintain a fair balance in our tax base it is impor- tant that while home building continues at a reasonable pace, new commercial and industrial installations must also continue to increase.
A few of the subdivision developments have left something to be desired, however, although process is slow and time consuming, everything possible will be done to correct any failures. In order to do this, we must have the complete cooperation of the various town departments involved and this has been requested. We still strive to have all work completed in as satisfactory a manner as reasonably possible and proper.
Transportation is the major topic of the day. Many experts have suggested many plans so that the issue has been well confused. A basic fact, proven and without con- tradiction, is that we must have some sort of mass trans- portation.
What kind of transportation is something else again. What we want and must fight for is a type of transporta- tion which will not burden us with fantastic debts and undo all the good which has been accomplished by the Board with your cooperation. Perhaps, the best and most economical solution would be restoration of rail service on a limited basis by the railroad for the entire South Shore. Rapid transit with a Braintree terminus would not only cost us a lot of money but it could go a long way towards ruining our good Town. Any plan must be very carefully reviewed and the decision should be made by the real experts, you the people, who must pay the bills.
Good planning may cost a few thousands but poor planning may cost you millions. You have made it possi- ble for the Board to make plans for the future, your fu- ture, the future of your children, the future of our town, of which all of us are a part. Results of good planning are higher property values, possible lower taxes, good gov- ernment and proper expenditures.
When you take an inventory of our resources and make comparisons with other like communities, we feel
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certain that you will reach the conclusion that Braintree is a pretty nice Town to live in.
Last year the sum of $7500.00 was appropriated to start a Master Plan Study. Only recently we were suc- cessful in securing a matching Federal grant so that this very important project will be started without any furth- er delay. When this work is completed much good will have been accomplished. The full cost of the project is $30,000, with $15,000 now available, we need an addi- tional $15,000, half of which will be furnished by the Federal Government and the remaining $7500 is request- this year. We hope to have a preliminary outline ready for Town Meeting.
In concluding this report, we would like to reiterate the fact that a Master Plan is the perscription and life plan for the town. It recommends the use of the specifico for the cure and prevention of ills, and a regimen for the future healthy growth. It recognizes present and future needs. It plans the best development of the entire un- planned community. What would you rather pay for- planning for the future or-paying for the lack of plan- ning.
Respectfully submitted
Braintree Planning Board
JOSEPH M. MAGALDI, Chairman WILLIAM G. DYER, Clerk EDWARD J. ROSE MITCHELL W. GAWLOWICZ FREDERICK J. KLAY HAROLD PEARL-Town Engineer
Member F -- officia.
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REPORT OF THE BRAINTREE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
As chairman of the Braintree School Committee, I am pleased to make the following report for the year 1960.
Rather than attempt to outline some of the specific problems and accomplishments of 1960 which are enu- merated in the Superintendent's report, I shall dwell on some of our more general responsibilities as School Board Members.
I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the consci- entious service that each of our members so willingly gave during the past year, not only the many long nights of regular or special meetings, but daily visits and personal trips to our various schools. These visits enable the com- mittee to better understand problems and also allow them to witness the meritorious work our teachers are doing. A personal visit to any classroom in our community is one of the most gratifying rewards we have for our service to the town. I suggest such a visit to the citizens of our town, and I hope they will derive the same pleasures as the com- mittee does.
The burden of increasing costs of public education is always before us. Your School Committee is keenly aware of its use of the larger portion of your tax dollar ; but your committee is also cognizant of the fact that, un- less we provide the best opportunity we are capable of in the way of public education, we will be burdened by the future problems and situations that go with an uninformed and poorly educated populace. We know the cost is great, and we are indeed grateful for your past vote of confidence in our Committee. We are looking forward to your con- tinued support and encouragement.
Although each of our members is drawn from a dif- ferent geographical location of the town, the particular problems of an area or school have been enthusiastically investigated by the full committee. This approach under- scores the integrity and impartiality that is necessary for our progress and success. I cannot compliment the mem- bers enough on their zeal to do that which is in the best interests of the Braintree Public Schools and its product, the citizens of tomorrow.
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We realize, as I am sure you do, that difficult prob- lems lie ahead of us; the repair and maintenance of some of our older buildings; maintenance and care of our new- er buildings that are beginning to show wear; the grounds and playgrounds of our various buildings; and, of course, the staffs necessary to make these buildings function as schools of learning. We hope and pray that we will be given the wisdom and the fortitude to meet each one of these problems and to solve them with courage and jus- tice to all concerned.
As we begin a new year we ask for your understand- ing and help; and, even though the direct burden is on us as school board members, each of us must be prepared as citizens of Braintree to carry his share.
In closing, let me personally thank you townspeople for your support during the past year. We are also in- debted to the Superintendent, the administrators, faculty members, and other members of our staff whose under- standing and generous cooperation have made our task more productive.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT J. BARRETT, Chairman RUTH W. SHUSTER ROGER W. ARNOLD ROBERT M. BURDETT REUBEN H. FROGEL, M. D. WILLIAM E. TRAINOR
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR OF 1960
Superintendent of Schools, Braintree, Mass.
The year 1960 has proved to be busy and rewarding. Continued growth in the secondary grades has compelled us to operate at 20% above maximum capacity in each junior and senior high school building.
In September 1960 the new addition to Braintree High School relieved the situation there; anticipated completion of the new junior high in September 1961 will similarly relieve all the secondary school pressures, and allow normal growth to the expected peak in 1964.
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Progress continues on the new Junior High School in spite of weather. Note plastic and canvas enclosure.
For the past two years, the enrollment in the ele- mentary schools has been stabilized due to almost 150 prospective first graders being drawn by the parochial schools. September 1960, however, saw the largest kin- dergarten group (750) yet received; indicating the need for several additional first grades next year.
New registrations at the Liberty School have in- creased rapidly due to building off Forest Street. De- mands from further construction in that location may cre- ate a problem; otherwise no new constructiin at any level is contemplated.
Immediate action to replace the old (1894) Monati- quot School must be taken; the cost of renewing the heat- ing system and making proper repairs in this building is prohibitive.
The facilities of the new junior high will provide room throughout the secondary level for many improve- ments in educational facilities, offerings and services that have necessarily been postponed for lack of adequate space. Class size in junior high can be reduced from 35 to
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The new Braintree High School addition provides improved facilities in biology.
Using the improved physical science facilities in the Braintree High School addition.
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30 pupils; the industrial arts, electronics, and home econ- omic programs given adequate space, developmental reading and distributive education introduced, more time given to physical education and health programs, and in- creased guidance services.
The hazards of getting to school without sidewalks.
Unfortunately for the children, we have lost consid- erable time because of unplowed sidewalks after the storm. We have been unable to make any progress in this matter although for several years we have tried to get some improvement. Efficient, modern equipment is need- ed, together with an appreciation of the loss of time in- volved (the teachers' payroll runs $10,000 per day), and the danger of injury to children forced to walk against traffic in the streets. I with parents would get sufficiently agitated about these conditions to insist on improvement. They will have an opportunity at Town Meeting to sup- port a request for funds to obtain suitable equipment.
The supply of new elementary teachers is adequate, by' rearly all of them marry and leave the profession 'vithin two years. At the secondary level the supply of good teachers is almost non-existent. To rectify this situ- ation Braintree will have to attract experienced teachers by a higher salary level than presently exists here.
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Whenever we have had an opportunity to evaluate the success or failure of our students and graduates of Braintree High School we are pleased. Our seniors re- ceived high grades in college board examinations, took many competitive honors in English, industrial arts and mathematics, were universally accepted by the college or school of their choice, and were successful in their jobs. The reports coming back from freshmen in college indi- cate that they have done very well indeed.
During the past year the acceleration program for grades 4, 5, and 6 pupils has made good progress. Able and ambitious pupils have advanced in reading and arith- metic at these levels. This reservoir of talent in our schools has been challenged and the pupils involved have shown great interest and remarkable growth. In the jun- ior and senior high schools the pupils in these selected groups have made remarkable progress, which reflects the release of potential powers and creative ability through the opportunities thus provided.
The TEACHERPHONE on table in this classroom Communicates both ways with a physically handicapped child at home.
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Among the many extended services, the home and hospital teacher's job is to help each pupil find himself and use his own strengths. This teacher provides the op- portunities for growth, using the techniques best applica- ble to each individual. During the year 1960 the Depart- ment of Home Instruction, consisting of a director, one full-time and two part-time teachers, has taught fifty- three pupils in grades one through twelve, including all high school subjects. This is the largest number of pupils ever registered.
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