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One thing this "Visiting Committee" focused its attention upon was the effort we were making to imple- ment those recommendations which had to do with organizing and instituting new courses and revising, modifying and enriching the other courses in our program of studies, for while our major objective in beginning this work was a new educational plan for secondary schools in this town in order that the School Study and Site Committee might more clearly see what it was that they had to provide a plant for, the survey was not limited to seeing its proposals made actualities only if a new building were provided. One of the immediate
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goals of the survey was to put into the present school those changes which could be effected despite limitations imposed by plant, personnel and time. This aspect of the project has had the attention of the Steering Committee and staff since September. Unfortunately this sort of work usually resolves itself into piece-meal planning since with the school functioning so close to the limit of its physical capacity not much lee-way is left to admit new courses except as old ones may be abandoned or curtailed. At present the prospect of starting four new courses con- fronts us with the likelihood that the assembly hall will have to be used at least part of the day for study-hall purposes. However, until the pupils make their choices of the courses they will carry next year (and that will be at the end of April) that cannot be determined, for the pro- portion of pupils taking five courses instead of the customary four is one of the factors controlling this complication.
One general observation would appear to be in point right here:
Despite the natural desire of all of us to see results flow from the work so manfully carried out in the past year it still is well to "make haste slowly." Undoubtedly adjustments will be called for after the new courses shake down to a normal functioning level; teachers may have to be reassigned, given new duties, relieved of old responsibilities. None of this should be done in a hurry. We must be as certain to conserve what has proved itself to be good as we are eager to adopt what offers promise of further growth. And we must always remember that fundamental to everything else in the field of education is the relationship between teacher and pupil. That bed- rock underlies whatever learning takes places, determines when, how and how much of what is taught becomes part of the growth and life of a child.
Respectfully submitted,
EDGAR J. MONGAN,
Principal.
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Annual Report of the Junior High School
In January of 1955, 549 Plymouth students were en- rolled in this school; in 1956, 610; in 1957, 634. The crowded conditions described in previous reports still prevail. With the larger number of students this year, nearly every seat is taken. There are 40 in some of the larger homerooms and up to 38 in classes. The ninth grade groups are smaller than the others because the enrollment is 187. Next year, however, there will be an increase of about 30 in that grade, but the seventh grade will be smaller. The total enrollment should be about the same as it is now.
During the past year teachers have been busy evalu- ating the school, revising courses of study, and planning for improvements in the operation of the school and in its service to its students. Committees of teachers are working in each subject field.
A course in developmental reading for the ninth grade is being studied and will doubtless be offered when conditions permit.
It is hoped that mechanical drawing may be offered in the ninth grade to those in the college preparatory groups. It is now included in the vocational curriculum.
The needs mentioned in previous annual reports still exist and will continue to do so until facilities are expanded.
On the other hand, the regular work, the special work, and the extra curricular programs are running smoothly.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY M. DOLAN,
Principal.
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Oral Hygiene and Dental Clinic January, 1956 - December, 1956
I submit the following report of the dental work for the year 1956:
Dental examinations were made in the fall by the school dentists of all the pupils in the elementary, junior and senior high schools. The purpose of this examination is to determine whether reparative work is needed and to encourage all pupils found with dental defects to con- sult their own dentist immediately. Pupils who have visited their family dentist may present a certificate from him in place of the customary examination by the school dentist.
Each year after the examination we notice more pupils with certificates from their family dentist. This shows the benefit derived from the examination. It also shows cooperation on the part of the parents in relation to correction of dental defects.
Percentage of Dental Corrections
Pupils examined grades 1-6 in fall, 1955 1,270
Pupils found to have all needed corrections made . . 400
Results of these Examinations as of June, 1956
Mt. Pleasant School 74%
Oak Street School 72%
Cornish-Burton School 71%
Cold Spring School 56%
Hedge School 54%
Manomet School 49%
STATISTICAL REPORTS Examinations
Pupils examined in fall, 1956 2,265
Pupils with all needed corrections made 891
Pre-school examinations in May 99
Children having family dentist 65
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Oral Hygiene
Oral Hygiene Talks in classroom grade 1-6 by dental hygienist 390
Dental Health Practices
1. Going to the dentist at least twice a year.
2. Substituting milk, fruit, vegetables for highly sweet- ened foods.
3. Brushing teeth properly after meals and at bed-time, each child owning his toothbrush.
Dental Clinic
Clinic sessions (including reparative work and examinations) 75
Completed cases at clinic 97
Fillings - The first permanent (six-year) molars 174
Extractions:
Baby teeth 57
Six-year molars for grades one and two 2
Emergency cases - permanent teeth for Practical Arts class 7
Treatments (including X-ray) 111
Number dental prophylaxis (cleaning of teeth) by dental hygienist 1,000
Amounts received for clinical services rendered:
Fees returned to the Town
For dental prophylaxis $97.50
For filling and extractions 18.40
$115.90
Dr. Ortolani recommends the fluoridation of Town water as a prophylaxis against caries.
In conclusion, we are most grateful to the dentists of the Town, teachers, parents and pupils for their cooper- ation.
JANE B. BRADFORD, Dental Hygienist.
WILLIAM O. DYER, D.M.D., FRANCIS C. ORTOLANI, D.M.D., F.A.C.D., School Dentists.
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Report of Supervisor of Attendance JOHN J. REAGAN, Supervisor
Sickness
Truancy
Other
Total
Elementary Schools
14
3
3
20
Junior High School
24
17
10
51
Senior High School
13
9
6
28
Employment certificates found invalid and
returned to Superintendent's office
113
Total cases investigated
99
Employment of Minors
1953
1954
1955
1950
Certificates to minors 14-16 years
31
29
21
43
Certificates to minors 16-18 years
373
243
246
137
Totals
404
272
267
180
School Census - October 1, 1956
Males 234
Females 225
Totals
Persons 5 to 7 years
459
Persons 7 to 16 years
1150
1062
2212
Totals
1384
1287
2671
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT - December, 1956
SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY GRADES
JUNIOR HIGH
SENIOR HIGH
1
2 3
4
5
6
P.A. J.P.A. 7
8
9
10
11
12
Total
Senior High
165
137
116
418
Junior High
30 203
209
183
625
(10
12)
22
27
28
28
(15
10)
Hedge
24
26
26
28
33
33
30
28
32
32
Cornish-Burton
29
33
28
32
32
29
16
321
Mount Pleasant
30
31
24
28
35
23
.. 171
27
29
35
32
27
22
Cold Spring
25
30
30
34
30
20
28
369
Oak Street
(13
10)
(11
11)
45
Manomet
29
28
33
29
32
32
183
TOTALS
199
254
255
254
236
169
44
30
203
209
183
165
137
116
2,454
Grade groups enclosed in parentheses are taught by one teacher.
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APPOINTMENTS TO TEACHING STAFF
Name
School
Subject
Training
Years of Experience
Bartosiak, Isabell, Mrs.
Cold Spring
Grade 3
Emmanuel
Cantfill, Ann Marie
Hedge
Grade 3
Bridgewater
Dowd, Christine, Mrs.
Hedge
Grades 2 & 3
Bridgewater
3
Ferry, Joseph
Senior High
Business Economics. 3
Salem State Teachers r
9
Foster, Barbara
Manomet, Jr .- Sr. High
Gr. 6, Part-time, Phys. Ed. Science
University of Mass.
2
Kiberd, Myles A.
Junior High
Physical Education
Northwestern State of La.
Muthig, Helen, Mrs.
Cold Spring
Grade 3
Bridgewater
28
Parkhurst. Amedea, Mrs.
Manomet
Grade 5
Bridgewater
11
Sarafian, Sue S.
RESIGNATIONS IN TEACHING STAFF
Name
School
Subject
Years served . in Plymouth
Anderson, Emma, Mrs.
Manomet
Grade 6, Part-time
11
*Albertini, Iris
Senior High
English, French
18
Gibbons, Rosemary
Junior High
Music-Vocal
1
Iacovo, Lena
Elementary
Physical Education
2
Kelly, Elizabeth
Senior High
Bookkeeping, Business Ec.
27
Laakso, Norman
Junior High
Science
1/2
Manchester, Carol
Hedge
Grade 3
4
Moran, Renalta
Manomet
Grade 5
3
Rezendes, Margaret
Cold Spring
Grade 3
1
Sarafian. Sue S.
Junior High
Music-Vocal
None
*Ward, Nancy
Cold Spring
Grade 2
3
Zaniboni, Margaret
Hedge
Grade 2
1
*On Leave
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1
1
Junior High
Music-Vocal
University of So. California
Boston University
Longhi, Allen L.
Elementary
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES December, 1956
OFFICE
Donald T. Welch
Superintendent of Schools
Walter M. Snyder
Administrative Assistant
Elinor B. Sanderson
Head Secretary
*Claire D. Morey
Secretary
Jacquelyn M. Sanderson, Mrs. Secretary
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Edgar J. Mongan
Helen M. Bagnall, Mrs.
Ellen M. Downey
*Joseph V. Ferry
Lydia J. Gardner, Mrs.
Carlo T. Guidoboni Margaret M. Healy, Mrs.
Roland W. Holmes Jeannette C. Jacques
Helen C. Johnson
Virginia Kingman, Mrs. Nellie R. Locklin Donald M. Mullen
John W. Packard
Arthur G. Pyle
Miriam A. Raymond, Mrs.
Mario J. Romano
Richard Smiley John S. Tavernelli
Alice F. Urann, Mrs.
Donald G. Wilson
Claiborne H. Young
Principal Economic Geog., Typing I
World History, Guidance Bkkp. I, Bus. Economics Stenography I, 11, Office Practice Auto. Mech., Basic Mech., Geom. English II, French I English II and III
French I, II, and III Typing I and II, Bkkp. II
Household Arts College Preparatory Math. U. S. History, Prob. Dem., Global Geog. Physics, Chemistry, Radio
U. S. History
English IV, Dean of Girls
Basic Math. I and II Driver Education Latin II, III, and IV
English III and IV Psychology, Guidance Biology
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mary M. Dolan Beatrice M. Arthur David E. Barlow Lawrence M. Bongiovanni Phyllis R. Boucher Louis L. Cappannari Esther M. Chandler Andrew A. Dietlin, Jr.
Principal
Business Trg., Math.
Science 8 and 9
Civics, Guidance
Soc. St., English, Civics Science, Math., Drafting Math., Algebra
English, Latin
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Deane E. Eldridge
Viola M. Figueiredo, Mrs.
Doris M. Gault, Mrs.
William Gault, Jr.
Alice Graeme-Harrison, Mrs. Marian E. Heath, Mrs.
Phyllis M. Johnson
Social Studies, Civics
*Myles A. Kiberd
Science
Robert W. McLain
Art, English, Social Studies
Loring R. C. Mugford
Math., Social Studies
Hector E. Patenaude
Industrial Arts
Jean W. Patenaude, Mrs.
English, Latin, Social Studies
Muriel P. Loring, Mrs.
Clothing
Barbara E. Pioppi, Mrs.
Social Studies, Library
Doris S. Rogers, Mrs.
English, Social Studies, Lit.
Sara B. Sharkey, Mrs.
English, Guidance
Antone J. Spath
Social Studies, Math.
Catherine D. Welsh Math.
CORNISII-BURTON AND OAK STREET SCHOOLS Eleanor L. White, Mrs. Principal
CORNISII-BURTON SCHOOL
Gertrude W. Zahn
Grade 1
Jeanette M. Holmes, Mrs.
Grade 2
Mora Norton
Grade 2
Dorothy A. Judkins
Grade 3
Helen G. Morrill, Mrs.
Grade 3
Helen F. Holmes
Grade 4
Ruth H. Tolman
Grade 4
Virginia W. Hutton, Mrs.
Grade 5
Mary A. Stinnett, Mrs.
Grade 5
Francis Verre
Grade 6
Carolyn L. Avanzini, Mrs.
Practical Arts
OAK STREET SCHOOL
Dimitra Colas
Florence L. Gordon, Mrs.
Grades 1 & 2
Grades 2 & 3
HEDGE SCHOOL
Etta-Hix Allen Jane C. Busi, Mrs. Leona A. Hathaway
Principal Grade 1 Grade 1
Industrial Arts Foods
English, Social Studies English
English, Science, JPA Math.
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Esther Zahreciyan, Mrs. Lucy Rae, Mrs.
Grade 2
Grade 2
*Ann Cantfill
Grade 3
*Christine A. Dowd, Mrs. Mary E. Henry, Mrs.
Grades 2 & 3
Grade 3
S. Claire Goodwin, Mrs. Grade 4
Janet S. Blackburn, Mrs.
Grade 4
Mary B. Guidoboni, Mrs.
Grade 5
Marjorie Radcliffe
Grades 5 & 6
Sara F. Doten, Mrs.
Grade 6
COLD SPRING SCHOOL
Emmett B. Finck
Principal
Rose B. Watkins, Mrs.
Grade 1
Kathryn H. McCarthy
Grade 1
Margaret L. Christie
Grade 2
Louise E. Tosi
Grade 2
*Helen F. Muthig, Mrs.
Grade 3
*Isabell B. Bartosiak, Mrs. Maxine Ludington, Mrs. Grade 4
Grade 3
M. Louise Peterson
Grade 4
Sarah S. Bent
Grade 5
Olga D. Anderson, Mrs.
Grade 5
Esther Maloni, Mrs.
Grade 6
Susan M. Beauregard, Mrs.
Grade 6
Lois R. Wright, Mrs.
Sub-Special Class
Berthine P. Cavi. Mrs.
Practical Arts
MOUNT PLEASANT SCHOOL
Helen S. Manchester, Mrs. Principal, Grade 6
Gladys L. Simmons, Mrs.
Grade 1
Marjorie J. Cassidy
Grade 2
Evelyn Gellatly, Mrs.
Grade 3
Mabel R. Mitchell, Mrs.
Grade 4
Esther Ward
Grade 5
Helen H. Linnell
Grade 6 (Part-time)
MANOMET SCHOOL
Elouise E. Cashin, Mrs. Principal, Grade 6
Flora H. Kite, Mrs.
Grade 1
Gladys M. Higgins, Mrs.
Grade 2
Mary G. Perkins, Mrs.
Grade 3
Christos Koumantzelis
Grade 4
*Amedia Parkhurst, Mrs.
Grade 5
*Barbara Foster
Grade 6 (Part-time)
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SPECIAL TEACHERS
Violet A, Berry, Mrs.
Janet Broadbent
Reading Consultant
Art, Jr .- Sr. High
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Girls
Elem. Phys. Education
Supv. of Vocal Music
Supv. Instrumental Music
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Boys
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Frank J. Abate, Jr., M.D.
School Physician, Boys
Elizabeth R. Beane, Mrs.
Jane B. Bradford
Dental Hygiene Teacher
Medora V. Eastwood, M.D.
School Physician, Girls
Hilda R. Swett, R.N.
School Nurse
SCHOOL CLERKS
Frances C. Carletti, Mrs.
Junior High School
Joyce T. Gallerani
. Cold Spring School
Margaret F. Tracy, Mrs.
Hedge and Cornish Schools
Marion Whiting, Mrs.
Senior High School
SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE John J. Reagan
SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS John J. McCarthy
CUSTODIANS
Horace J. Ardizzoni
Mt. Pleasant School Jr .- Sr. High School
Atteo J. Ferazzi
Cold Spring School
Thomas Goodwin ; . :
Cornish, Oak, Cold Spring
Aroldo Guidoboni John J. Robischeau
Hedge School Junior High School Cold Spring School
Carmino Rossetti
Everett Rowell, Jr.
Manomet School
Adelard Savard
Jr .- Sr. High School Cornish School
Louis J. Taddia
*Welden Wood Elizabeth Tetreault, Mrs. Frances Bosari, Mrs. Dental Clinic
Jr .- Sr. High School
Asst. at Hedge School
Margaret Brown, Mrs. Marjorie L. Knight
*Allen Longhi Armen Milton John Pacheco Harold E. Rogers
Art, Elementary
Joseph Bernardo
Asst. to School Nurse
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SCHOOL LUNCHES
Helen C. Doherty, Manager
Mary Scagliarini, Mrs.
Dora Zoccolante, Mrs.
Lily H. Thomas, Mrs.
Mary Zucchi Alice Manfredi, Mrs.
*Ralph L. Phipps Thomas R. Longhi
Sylvia B. Smiley, Mrs., Mgr.
Cold Spring School
Barbara B. Bartlett, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Barbara E. Ruffini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Ruth Bates, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Hilda R. Lewis, Mrs.
Cornish School
Frances Bosari, Mrs.
Annie Vaz, Mrs.
Hedge School
Deborah N. Briggs, Mrs.
Manomet School
Adelaide M. Morse, Mrs.
Manomet School
NOON SUPERVISORS
*Dorothy M. Ferioli, Mrs. Helen A. Littlefield, Mrs. Priscilla Post, Mrs. Margaret Bent, Mrs.
Clara Dyer, Mrs.
Cornish School
Cornish School
*Flora Ledo, Mrs.
Doris Pedrini, Mrs. Philomena D'Ambrosio, Mrs. Alverda E. Randall, Mrs.
*Alice Grennell, Mrs.
*Norma R. Diesel, Mrs.
*Additions to the staff.
Cold Spring School Cold Spring School Cold Spring School
Cornish School
Mary Connelly, Mrs.
Hedge School Hedge School Manomet School
Manomet School
Manomet School
Mt. Pleasant School
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Cornish School
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Board of Selectmen
OF THE
Town of Plymouth
1020.
NM
®
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1956
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The financial statement of the several Boards and Departments which comprise our Town government are published in detail in this annual report in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws.
The statistics thus enumerated indicates the amount of funds appropriated and the amount spent by depart- ments, all of which are constantly being audited by the Town Accounting Division and annually by a team of State Auditors from the Massachusetts Division of Ac- counts. These two audits indicate that the funds are expended for the purposes intended when appropriated in March and that the town government is operating properly.
The several reports of departments explain the nature of the activities by the respective departments as an explanation of the justification of the budgets ex- pended by them and in some instances, recommendations for future programming. Collectively, the several reports contained in this book present a concise description of the operation of the Town of Plymouth for the year 1956. It is concluded by this Board that the general government is operating as efficiently as funds will permit.
In addition to the general supervision of the Town, the Selectmen conducted 93 public hearings in connection with the processing of street layouts, liquor, Class III Motor Vehicle junk licenses, gasoline tank installations and garage permits. Of the several applications, for un- classified licenses and permits, 635 were granted. Thirty- one petitions for various purposes were received and acted upon.
Public property under direct supervision of the Se- lectmen has been maintained in proper condition. Parts
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of the Memorial Building requiring permits were used 291 times during the year.
The harbor facilities, wharves, landings and anchor- ages required considerable attention in order to regulate the limited facilities to the extent that all could be accom- modated. There is a great need for more anchorage to accommodate the boats of Plymouth as well as visitors.
Our herring streams have been properly supervised and the Eel River ladder completed. Upon advice of ex- perts, the streams will be closed for at least three years to insure better future runs of herring.
The status of the shellfish has involved many con- sultations and experiments in an effort to restore a once profitable industry. To date there is no evidence of im- provement to any degree.
The enforcing of the Zoning By-laws and Building regulations has often presented problems of a difficult nature but were settled to the best interest of the Town.
The Board was represented at meetings for the im- provement of industrial conditions, both in Plymouth and out of town resulting in a broader knowledge of the situ- ation and perhaps the necessity of a Town Industrial Commission.
Some of the corners of our heaviest travelled streets have been rounded to accommodate the larger type of vehicle which involved principally the cost of labor and material but provided a greater amount of public safety and less traffic congestion.
A constant demand for more street lighting resulted in a program of increasing the candlepower and relocat- ing many of the existing lights.
The insect pests, particularly mosquitos, were satis- factorily controlled by our Moth and Tree Department.
The many miles of streets were maintained and kept free of snow and ice in a creditable manner by our High- way Department.
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The State and County Governments assisted the Town materially with the contribution of engineering services and financial support on highways, traffic pro- tection and shore repairs.
All Town Departments worked harmoniously and with inter-department cooperation.
In summary, the Town of Plymouth can be said to be operated efficiently and as economically as general conditions will allow.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES T. FRAZIER,
HERBERT H. LANMAN,
SUMNER A. CHAPMAN, JR.,
FRANCIS P. SHEA,
WILLIAM H. BARRETT,
Board of Selectmen.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen:
Your Committee wishes to report that the 300 white perch and 220 small-mouth bass liberated in Gunner's Exchange in 1947 have done well. Also bass freed in Widgeon Pond that same year have produced good fishing.
Boot Pond contains a good supply of large pickerel.
Your Committee was unable to obtain white perch from its regular suppliers for 1956, and the appropriated funds were returned to the treasurer.
We still wish to do something for the white perch situation, and request that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for this purpose.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK L. BAILEY, Chairman GEORGE L. GOODING WILLIAM R. WOOD
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1956, layout plans were made for Beach Street, Center Street, Suosso Lane, Sunrise Avenue, an extension of West Street, an alteration of Peck Avenue, an alteration of South Street, an alteration at the corner of Rocky Hill Road and the State Highway, and an alter- ation at the corner of Samoset Street and Allerton Street. These layouts were accepted at the annual Town Meeting in March.
Layout plans were also made for Quaker Road and an alteration at the corner of Nelson and Water Streets. These two layouts were not accepted at the annual Town Meeting.
Title to the Plymouth Airport was transferred from the U. S. Government to the Town on June 25. The bound- aries of this 284-acre tract of land were surveyed and the corners were established.
The corner of Samoset and Court Streets at the Gulf Station was rounded and the traffic signal was moved.
A survey was made at the turn-around at the old Coast Guard Station at Manomet Point.
The Town Line monument between Kingston and Plymouth at Seaside which had fallen over was replaced in its correct geographical position on November 3.
A total of 101 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer as follows: West Street, 11 bounds; South Street, 5 bounds; Rocky Hill Road, 16 bounds; Beach Street, 6 bounds; Center Street, 6 bounds; Taylor Avenue, 8 bounds; Manomet Point Road, 16 bounds; Center Hill Road, 6 bounds; Maple Place, 7 bounds; South Meadow Road, 4 bounds; Plymouth Airport, 4 bounds; Samoset Street, 5 bounds; Prince Street, 3 bounds; Morton Park, 4 bounds.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD CHASE, Town Engineer.
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OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Plymouth, Massachusetts
The following is the report of the Veterans' Services Department for the year 1956:
The expenditure of relief funds was considerably higher this year due to the increasing number of veterans and their dependents seeking aid. Due to this heavy in- crease additional funds were required.
The employment situation during the summer was very good. However, the unemployment situation for the last three months has been very serious.
Many of the veterans still eligible are taking advan- tage of the G. I. Bill regarding schooling and on the job training.
The services of this office reached a new high this year and at this writing the outlook for 1957 will be much heavier.
A breakdown of services follows:
Bonus Applications 130
Civil Service 47
Discharges Recorded 96
Employment
56
Housing 37
Information (misc.) 2285
Legal Aid 10
Hearing with Bonus Commission 14
Social Security 78
Taxes 68
Telephone Calls and Letters
5580
Unemployment Compensation 82
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Veterans Administration
Burial
20
Compensation 82
Education 108
Training
44
Hospitalization
62
Insurance 180
Loans
68
Medical and Dental
125
Pension
55
Veterans' Benefits
330
Other Records
153
Notary
25
Vital Statistics
320
Respectfully yours,
RALPH A. TORRANCE,
Director.
TOWN FOREST
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During the year of 1956, the fire lanes in the Town Forest were harrowed and mowed. Work of thinning was carried out this year under the supervision of State Forester Charles Cherry.
The fire tower in the forest is in need of repairs, as it is considered a physical hazard to the public. The Town Forest Committee feels that possibly this tower could be turned over to the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, to be used constructively in some other part of the State, rather than salvaging it for scrap metal.
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Chairman, JAMES A. WHITE, Secretary, GEORGE L. GOODING, . Town Forest Committee.
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INSECT PEST CONTROL
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The insects that caused us so much trouble and unsightliness along our highways in the past are now very well under control.
The trapping program on the Gypsy Moth was in effect again the past season and accounted for 41 male moths being caught. However, scouting for egg clusters for a quarter of a mile around the traps that caught them has not produced a single egg cluster.
Unfortunately we are still plagued with the Dutch elm disease, but we have kept our losses to a minimum by proper spraying, removal of diseased trees, and proper pruning. We are hopeful that we can save as many elms as possible until the day of the discovery of an economical and practical means of controlling the disease.
However, 1956 was a very difficult year to get good control of Dutch Elm Disease due to so much rain and wind during the month of April. Irrelevant to this, again Plymouth is up in the 99% control group of towns in our work of this disease.
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