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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appropriation
$50 00
Appropriation, dog fund
221 45
Balance from last year
23 21
Total
$294 66
Paid Charlotte H. Drury, librarian
$150 00
Edna Wheeler, assistant 5 50
Dodd, Mead & Co., books
36 40
Denholm & McKay Co., books
79 94
Woman's Municipal League, books
1 25
Marietta Historical Society books
2 50
J. S. Wesby Co., binding books
15 30
J. A. Potter, express
27
Total
$291 16
Balance unexpended
$3 50
Fine money on hand, Jan. 1917
$14 66
Received from fines
20 87
Total
$35 53
Paid for books
$10 10
for magazines
9 90
for incidentals
14 79
Total
$34 79
Balance on hand
$0 74
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Received for the Reading Room :
From the Firemen
$10 00
From the Grange
3 00
From the Home Relief 3 00
From the Woman's Union
2 50
Magazines given-Christian Science Monitor.
Books given by-David F. Putnam 3, Christian Science Society 10, Mrs. Gaudelet 18, Mrs. Ralph Temple 22, Public Library Commission 35, total 88.
Books purchased-80
CIRCULATION.
Fiction-Adult 2,706, Juvenile 1,191. Total 3,897.
Classified-Adult 480, Juvenile 1,280. Total 1,760.
Total circulation-5,657 .
By the will of the late Horace H. King, the Library has received two large pictures of Washington and Lincoln.
The reading room is not used during the winter months as much as it should be on account of lack of heat. An appro- priation to remedy that trouble would greatly benefit the library.
The advance in the cost of books will necessitate a larger appropriation in order to keep up a supply of new books.
We are pleased to note that the circulation the past year has been larger than for some time past.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM C. TEMPLE, MRS. MARY A. CONVERSE, MRS. FRANCES P. HANFF,
Trustees.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE For the year ending December 31, 1917.
For the attendance by schools and terms, see the statistical table in the Superintendent's report.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT Appropriations.
Town appropriation $5,200 00
State, Superintendent's salary
312 50
State, for High School
500 00
State, Income Massachusetts Fund
955 13
State, Tuition 856 97
Town of Hubardston, Tuition
50 00
Promotion of health
25 00
Balance from last year
39 94
7,946 54
TOTAL EXPENSE OF MAINTAINING SCHOOLS
Salaries of teachers
$3,930 20
Transportation
1,654 65
Supervision
567 11
Books and supplies
327 22
Janitors
540 66
Repairs
55 53
Fuel and 2/3 maintainance of public building Promotion of health
738 96
50 00
$7,864 33
Unexpended
$82 21
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TEACHERS' SALARIES
C. Harold Risley, High School Principal $1,037 50
Miss Vivien M. Lewis, High School Asst. 469 90
Miss Jennie L. Winslow, High School Asst. 246 10 Miss Nellie McKnight, High School Asst. 187 50
Miss Ethel Mahoney, Grammar 80 50
Miss Marie Beaudrealt, Grammar 138 00
Miss Dorothy Driscoll, Grammar 172 50
Miss Mary Monaghan, Intermediate 218 50
Miss Alice M. Conolly, Intermediate 172 50
Miss Marquerite Houlihan, Primary 121 00
Miss Elizabeth Savage, Primary 268 00
Miss Helen E. Goldthrop, Primary 55 00
Miss Dorothy Doon, West Rutland 349 00
Miss Susie O'Connor, Substitute 6 00
Miss Clara Anderson, North Rutland 330 00
Miss Ethel G. Perry, North Rutland
46 00
$3,930 20
TRANSPORTATION
Matthew J. Cullen
$400 50
William C. Temple
165 20
Deller LaTowne
179 30
Merrill H. Wheeler
257 25
William H. Hammond
140 00
Weston R. Upham
289 80
Julia L. Davis
222 60
$1,654 65
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SUPERVISION
Robert I. Bramhall, Superintendent $320 81
James R. Child, Superintendent 150 00
Louis M. Hanff, School Committee 25 00
William C. Temple, School Committee 15 00
Robert I. Bramhall, office supplies, postage, etc. 8 30 James R. Childs, office supplies, postage, etc. 16 45
Louis M. Hanff, postage and express 5 55
George E. Smith, attendance officer
1 00
George E. Smith, school census
15 00
Edw. H. Tripp, printing reports
10 00
ยท
$567 11
BOOKS
Edw. E. Babb & Co.
$96 25
Funk & Wagnalls Co.
9 43
D. C. Heath & Co.
3 00
MacMillan Co.
2 50
Ginn & Co.
25 14
Charles E. Merrill & Co.
4 62
A. N. Palmer & Co. 4 35
C. H. Risley
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Houghton, Mifflin Co.
1 43
$147 13
FUEL
George M. Davis, North Rutland
$6 50
Henry W. Calkins, North Rusland
5 75
George H. Rice, West Rutland
6 00
Joseph E. Ware, West Rutland
24 00
Walter M. Dean, West Rutland
11 00
Center Building, fuel and two-thirds maintainance expense
685 71
$738 96
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SUPPLIES
Edw. E. Babb & Co.
$18 00
J. L. Hammett & Co. 38 52
Henry Doughty, oil and sprayer
31 50
Lord & Stone, stove, N. Rutland
17 00
Lohnes & Co., clock, W. Rutland
6 25
Houghton & Dutton
1 75
Central Scientific Co.
4 74
Jennie Winslow 75
C. H. Risley
2 14
Denholm & Mckay Co.
4 77
Edw. H. Tripp, graduation printing
7 00
Brewer & Co.
13 12
Educational Speciality Co.
9 00
Clara Bascom
2 75
Hinds & Noble
9 39
C. W. Griffin
5 64
Freight and express
83
Duncan & Goodell
6 94
$180 09
REPAIRS
Robert I. Bramhall, fixtures
$1 20
L. F. Hanff, electric bell 95
C. H. Risley 50
Howard S. Davis, labor, N. Rutland 12 75
Adams & Powers, doors and finish
19 30
C. W. Griffin, nails, etc. 58
J. D. Potter, express on doors, etc. 2 25
Denholm & Mckay Co., shades, N. & W. Rutland 9 00
Joseph E. Ware, labor, West Rutland 7 00
Julia L. Davis, cleaning 2 00
$55 53
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JANITORS
Mrs. Doroty Doon, West Rutland $17 00
Mrs. Julia L. Davis, North Rutland 17 00
William E. Hunt, Center schools 130 00
Clarence T. Oliver, Center schools
376 66
$540 66
PROMOTION OF HEALTH
William E. Chamberlain, 1916/17 $50 00
$50 00
SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Fall Term .- Sept. 4, 1917 to Nov. 23, 1917. High School and grades, 12 weeks.
Winter Term .--- Dec. 3, 1917 to Dec. 21, 1917. High School and grades, 3 weeks.
Winter Term .- Dec. 31, 1917 to Feb. 15, 1918. Grades, 7 weeks.
Winter Term .- Dec. 31, 1917 to Mar. 22, 1918. High School, 12 weeks.
Spring Term .- Apr. 1, 1918 to June 21, 1918. Grades, 12 weeks.
Spring Term .- Apr. 1, 1918 to June 28, 1918. High School, 13 weeks.
Fall Term .- Sept. 3, 1918 to Nov. 22, 1918. High School and grades, 12 weeks.
Winter Term .- Dec. 2, 1918 to Dec. 20, 1918. High School and grades, 3 weeks.
Winter Term .- Dec. 30, 1918 to Feb. 14, 1919. Grades, " weeks.
Winter Term .- Dec. 30, 1918 to Mar. 21, 1919. High School, 12 weeks.
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ROLL OF HONOR.
The following were neither absent nor tardy during the year :
James F. Martin
Morris Viner
John J. Martin
Edna Butler
Mary Martin
Clorida Nault
Chester Oliver
Louis Flynn
Leo Curtis
Kearons Whalen
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM C. TEMPLE, GEORGE N. LAPHAM, LOUIS M. HANFF,
School Committee.
Rutland, January 1, 1918.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Holden, Mass., January 1, 1918.
To the School Committee of the Town of Rutland.
Gentlemen :-- Following is my first report as superinten- dent of your schools, this being the 18th in the series since the formation of the present Union.
The schools opened for the present school year on Sept. 4 with an increased membership in the grades and a decrease in the high school. Miss Nellie E. McKnight, a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, was secured for the high school to suc- ceed Miss Winslow, and in the grades Miss Dorothy Driscoll of Lowell Normal and Miss Alice M. Conolly of Worcester Normal were elected to succeed Miss Mahaney and Miss Mona- han respectively. We were fortunate in having fewer changes than in some years past.
The revised Course of Study for the high school recom- mended by your former superintendent is being followed with good results. It may be made more effective by adopting his recommendation to introduce courses in Agriculture and Cooking, and by increasing the number of required subjects, restricting the elective privilege to Courses rather than ex- tending it to so many subjects.
It has been my feeling, based on observation both in the high school and in the grades, that we ought all to give more serious thought to our schools and to question whether we are
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doing all we can to help the school do its best work in the community. The high school represents the last formal school work that many of our boys and girls will do. The teachers are exerting every effort to make this work valuable. Why is it that so much of their time must be spent in handling problems of discipline ? How can parents and pupils be brought to look upon school attendance and good conduct as duties to commu- nity, to state and to country, as well as to self? It is especi- ally our duty to-day to work with and to support school offi- cials in teaching and insisting upon habits of obedience, of respect for authority, of economy in the use of time as well as materials. The discipline or conduct in a school to a large extent reflects the spirit in the home and in the community. As fathers and mothers we should take upon ourselves the responsibility involved in securing good order, self-control, punctuality, application to hard work. These may fairly be termed synonyms for patriotism, and the greatest of these is obedience. No man may rightfully command or lead others who has not first learned to obey.
The crowded condition of the grades at the Center led to a redivision of the work and the addition of another teacher in the Fall.
It is very difficult to do good work in the rural schools for each teacher has over thirty classes a day and all eight grades. Unless arrangements can be made whereby the eighth grades may be transferred to the Center, it would seem advis- able to adopt a grouping rather than a grading system in these two schools. The eighth grade from the West school at least, should be transferred to the Center. A further serious handicap at the West school is the poor light. Several reme- dies suggest themselves, such as the addition of more win-
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dows, the use of different curtains, cutting some of the trees nearest the building, wiring for electric light or moving the building to a more open site.
Numerous repairs have been made. New steps have been built at the West school. A floor oiler has been purchased. The stoves in the rural schools should be jacketed, a new floor is needed at the North school building, and adjustable seats should be installed in both North and West buildings.
We have been fortunate in retaining the services of Prin- cipal Risley and Miss Lewis at the high school. I also want to commend the excellent work being done by Miss Anderson at the North school. In this connection we need to give care- ful thought to the matter of teachers' salaries, for there is no question as to the importance of the teacher in the school system. We all realize the problem of increased costs, but to no-one more than to the teacher does the problem come home with such force. The average salary for our grade teachers in Rutland is $385 a year. She receives this amount during a period of 34 weeks, but board bills and all other living ex- penses run through the vacation period as well. After de- ducting the Retirement Association assessments and figuring board at $5.00 a week (I think it is about $7.00 during school time), the teacher has $90.00 left to buy clothing, subscribe to necessary educational magazines and books, pay carfares, re- spond to the many calls for contributions to Red Cross, Liberty Bonds, church and civic charities, vacation expenses, etc .- for a year. A study of salary schedules in 195 towns of this state shows that only 7 towns pay as low salary as our best paid elementary teacher receives. The conclusion is evident. We must recognize the situation and increase salaries or ex- perience continual changes. We cannot afford to do this nor
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to have our schools become practice schools and stepping- stones for beginners. I would recommend an increase of at least ten per cent. or $1.00 per week. This would add about $400 to the salaries for the year.
In answer to many requests for information and because it seems that there is more or less misunderstanding in regard to school attendance and work, it may be well to state the law very briefly. All children are required to attend school between the ages of seven and sixteen (not fourteen), unless they have the written permission of the superintendent to work at home, or unless they have a physician's statement that they are not able to attend school. A further exception is in cases between the age of fourteen and sixteen, provided the child has completed at least the work of the fourth grade and has been granted an Employment Certificate by the super- intendent. It is important to note that to secure this certi- ficate the child must secure a copy of his school record, his birth certificate, the employer's promise of employment, and a health certificate from a physician. The birth certificate may be obtained from the Town Clerk. Blanks for the other records may be obtained from the superintendent. The child desiring to leave school to go to work must bring these docu- ments to the superintendent and sign his Employment Certi- ficate. Even then he must return to school of not regularly employed.
I appreciate the fine spirit of the teachers and the loyal support I have received from the Committee and all connected with the schools.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. CHILDS.
STATISTICS, 1916-1917
SCHOOL
TEACHER
TRAINING
BEGAN HERE
AVERAGE
MEMBERSHIP
AVERAGE
ATTENDANCE
PER CENT.
ATTENDANCE
TARDY
MARKS
ENROLLED
DEC. 1917
High
C. Harold Risley Vivien M. Lewis Jennie L. Winslow
Clark Brown Mt. Holyoke
Sept. 1915
35
33
92
102
30
Sept. 1915
Sept. 1915
Grammar
Ethel M. Mahaney Marie A. Beaudreault
Worcester Fitchburg
Sept. 1915
29
26
92
97
42
Intermediate
Mary M. Monaghan
Framingham
Sept. 1914
38
36
93
30
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Primary
Marguerite Houlihan Elizabeth Savage
Newburyport Framingham
April 1916 April 1917
31
28
93
0
27
North
Ethel G. Perry Clara Anderson
Keene Lowell
April 1916 Jan'y 1917
29
28
97
52
30
West
Dorothy Doon
Worcester
April 1916
25
22
90
8
24
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REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Rutland, Mass., January 12, 1918.
To the superintendent of Schools.
Dear Sir :- There does not seem to be enough interest shown in the public schools by parents who have children attending them. This is to be regretted for it is a well known fact that the communities which do the most in the way of education are the most prosperous. It is also true that the average earning power of individuals increases in proportion to their education. The expenditures for the support of schools are large, to be sure, but the fact that people coluntarily tax themselves so heavily shows how much they appreciate the advantages of an education. But responsibility does not end here. It seems to me that all parents should visit school and get acquainted with the teachers, who share with them the responsibility of training their boys and girls. By so doing, they may keep informed as to their children's behavior and progress.
Parents can cooperate with the high school teachers in several ways. The pupils are all expected to study two hours outside of school each day and a suitable place should be provided in the home where they may work without being disturbed. Regular attendance is absolutely necessary if the pupil is to progress, the only excuse for absence being illness. I am glad to be able to state that I have received excellent support from parents in cases of discipline.
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The high wages offered at the present time for unskilled labor are tempting some to leave school. It does not seem wise for a boy to lose his chance of securing a diploma for what now looks to him like big pay. There has never been a time when education counted for so much as it does to-day. In this age of specialization the untrained man is certain to have a hard fight, while the individual who has studied for a parti- cular trade or profession will be well remunerated. When pupils enter high school it is time for them to be deciding upon a vocation in order that they may choose the proper course of study.
The present high school curriculum was planned to meet the needs of those who will be unable to continue their educa- tion, as well as to prepare candidates for college. Business, Arithmetic and Book-keeping seem to be considered of value, as most pupils elect them. Because business subjects were popular a course in Commercial Geography was added last year. It is hoped that Agriculture will be appreciated, if added next fall.
We were fortunate in retaining one of last year's assist- ants and in having the vacancy caused by the resignation of the other well filled. It is extremely difficult to secure good teachers at the low salaries paid, now that living expenses are so high. The school suffers a great loss by the frequent change of assistants, as they are worth more the second year than any new teacher, besides being familiar with the conditions in the school and town. When one considers the amount that is paid out for transportation, fuel, repairs, books, sup- plies and apparatus, it appears like poor policy to lose much of the value of this money by not holding efficient teachers. HIence I believe that it would prove to be the best kind of economy to raise the salaries of good teachers enough to keep them more than one year.
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The length of the high school course has always been four years, but this does not prove that it takes every pupil exactly that length of time to meet all the requirements for gradu- ation. Indeed it is quite possible that in some cases a three- year or a five-year course is much better. Under the present plan, which was recommended by the State Board of Educa- tion, the work of the high school is divided into unit or half- unit courses; a unit representing a year's study in any sub- ject or about a quarter of a full year's work. A student may obtain a diploma by completing five unit courses a year for three years, four unit courses a year for four years, or three unit courses a year for five years. By this arrangement the yearly amount of school work may be made proportional to the health, ability and ambition of the pupil. Those who are exceptionally bright and eager to progress can thus gain a year's time, while pupils who are not quick to learn or poorly prepared can go more slowly. Of coures it is expected that the majority will require the usual four years to complete their high school work.
I desire to express to the school officials my hearty appre- ciation of their help and support and to thank the teachers for their willing efforts and cooperation. It is fortunate that we are able to strive together for a common object :- A better high school.
Respectfully submitted,
C. HAROLD RISLEY,
Principal.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
January 22, 1918.
(1) The efforts of the Board of Health during the past year have been directed especially toward the improvement of the sanitary conditions under which slaughtering is performed in the Town, and toward a more scientific and impartial in- spection of slaughtered animals.
Mr. Anthony Holbrook has occupied the position of In- spector of Slaughtering since Dec. 15th, 1917.
(2) The State Department of Health, from time to time. has expressed its disapproval of certain conditions existing in some of the houses in Rutland where tubercular patients are taken for board and treatment. The local Board of Health has also been aware for years of certain conditions which should be remedied in some of these houses, out of respect for the Town's good name, and out of respect for the patients who come to these places for treatment.
Remedies for the various imperfect conditions referred to have been hard to institute because of numerous complications. The Board of Health is not antagonistic to Sanatorium busi- ness, when properly conducted, but feels compelled to take a firin stand against radically imperfect conditions in these places.
The Board of Health takes pride in reporting that a bill has been introduced in the Legislature which it is hoped will make it possible to correct evils in these places when necessary.
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(3) It has been a generally acknowledged injustice that the Town has been called upon to accept as dependents certain men and women who originally came to the State Sanatorium for treatment there as patients and who acquired a residence in the town solely while living and working in the State Insti- tution. Numerous efforts have been made to prevent such persons from becoming dependents of the town. The Board of Health has introduced a bill in the Legislature with the endorsement of the State Department of Health, which it is hoped will eradicate this injustice.
(4) The Board of Health repeats its recommendation of last year relative to the engaging of a district nurse.
WM. E. CHAMBERLAIN, M. D., Chairman, WALTER A. WHEELER, BAYARD T. CRANE, M. D., Secretary,
Rutland Board of Health.
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TOWN OFFICERS For the Year Ending Feb. 1, 1919
LOUIS M. HANFF
Term expires 1919
Selectmen
CHARLES E. CARROLL DANIEL J. FITZGERALD
Term expires 1920
Term expires 1921
CHARLES J. CAMPBELL
Term expires 1919
Assessors
GEORGE E. SMITH
Term expires 1921
ARTHUR F. BROWN
Term expires 1920
JOSEPH E. WARE, resigned;
MATTHEW J. CULLEN appointed
Term expires 1919
Overseers of Poor
LOUIS M. HANFF JOSEPH E. WARE M. J. CULLEN
Term expires 1920
Term expires 1921 Term expires 1919
Treasurer, WILLIAM C. TEMPLE
Collector, GEO. E. SHARPE, 1917 Collector, MILES E. GRIFFIN, 1918
Water Commissioners
E. DEXTER MARSH WILLIAM WHITE GEORGE H. MILES
Term expires 1920 Term expires 1921 Term expires 1919
School Committee
GEORGE N. LAPHAM, M. D. WILLIAM C. TEMPLE
Term expires 1920
LOUIS M. HANFF
Term expires 1921 Term expires 1919
Board of Health BAYARD T. CRANE, M. D. WALTER A. WHEELER WILLIAM E. CHAMBERLAIN, M. D.
Term expires 1920
Term expires 1921 Term expires 1919
Town Clerk
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Library Trustees
MRS. MARY E. MILES MRS. FRANCES P. HANFF WILLIAM C. TEMPLE
Term expires 1920
Term expires 1921 Term expires 1919
Highway Surveyor, HOWARD R. GEORGE
Auditor, C. H. RISLEY, resigned; FREDERICK H. DRURY appointed
Tree Warden, H. EDWARD WHEELER
Constables
WARREN G. WALES
LOUIS M. HANFF
ROBERT C. FERGUSON
OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE SELECTMEN
Measurers of Wood and Bark and Surveyors of Lumber
JOSEPH E. WARE
JAMES R. PUTNAM ARTHUR E. CODDING
Field Drivers
GEORGE M. DAVIS
JOSEPH E. WARE
Pound Keeper, JAMES E. O'CONNOR
Cattle Inspector, WESTON R. UPHAM
Meat and Provision Inspector, ANTHONY HOLBROOK (Appointed by Board of Health)
Sealer of Weights and Measures, LOUIS M. HANFF
Fence Viewers WESTON R. UPHAM
LEVI H. STEARNS GEO. H. RICE
Soldiers' Burial Agent, ROLAND C. PRESCOTT, resigned CLARENCE PRESCOTT, appointed
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Dog Officer, GEORGE E. SMITH
Moth Inspector, H. EDWARD WHEELER
Special Police
WALTER C. BROWN ELMER C. SHATTUCK WILLARD J. TURNER
GEORGE E. SMITH FRED J. TUCKER C. T. OLIVER
EDW. C. O'BRIEN
Public Weighers
WALTER C. BROWN DEXTER MARSH MERRILL ECCLESTON
WILLARD J. TURNER C. T. OLIVER ERNEST FRITZ
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WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 1919
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
WORCESTER, SS.
To Either of the Constables of the Town of Rutland, in the County of Worcester, GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Rutland, quali- fied to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in the town hall in said Rutland, on the third day of February next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles :
Article 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
Art. 2. To hear the annual reports of the town officers and to act thereon.
Art. 3. To bring in and deposit their ballots for a Town Clerk for three years, for one Selectman for three years, for one Assessor for three years, for one Overseer of Poor for three years, for a Treasurer for one year, for a Collector of Taxes for one year, for one Water Commissioner for three years, for one School Committee for three years, for one member of Board of Health for three years, for one Library Trustee for three years, for Auditor for one year, for a Tree Warden for one year, for five Constables for one year, and to vote "Yes" or "No" on the question: "Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxi- cating liquors in this town?"
All the above to be voted for on one ballot, each to specify the person to be voted for by placing a cross (X) after his name.
The polls will be open at ten o'clock A. M., and may close at two o'clock P. M.
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Art. 4. To choose all necessary town officers and committees.
Art. 5. To see what interest shall be paid on taxes and water rents not paid in a specified time.
Art. 6. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer to borrow money for the use of the town, in anticipation of revenue under the approval of the Selectmen.
Art. 7. To see what sums of money the town will raise and appropriate for the support of the public schools, for repairs on highways and bridges, for removal of snow, for support of poor and public charities, for salaries of town officers, for use on Memorial Day, for contingent expenses, for paying debts and interest, for employment of school physician, for use of public library, for the enforcement of the liquor laws, for unpaid bills, for public building account, for tuition at trade schools, and for any other department that may be necessary.
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