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The books and accounts of the town accountant were examined and checked in detail. The ledger was analyzed, the appropriation accounts being checked to the town meeting records of appropriations and transfers voted, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on May 29, 1944.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were analyzed and com- pared with the collector's payments to the treasurer, with the records in the several departments in which charges originated or in which money was collected for the town, and with the other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury. The recorded disbursements were compared with the warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds and with the accountant's books.
The cash book footings were verified, and the cash on hand on May 29 ,1944, was proved by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit and by actual count of the cash in the office.
The payments on account of debt and interest were checked with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file.
The savings bank books and securities representing the invest- ments of the trust funds in the custody of the treasurer were examined and listed and the income was verified.
The tax title deeds on hand were examined and listed, the amounts transferred from the tax levies to the tax title account being verified.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked in detail. The commitments of taxes were compared with the warrants issued by the board of assessors, the recorded abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the
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recorded collections were checked with the payments to the treasurer as recorded on the treasurer's and the accountant's books, and the out- standing accounts were listed and proved with the controlling accounts.
Verification of the outstanding taxes was made by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
A determined effort should be made to bring about a complete settlement of the taxes of prior years.
The records of licenses and permits issued by the selectmen, town clerk, and the health department were examined and checked, and the payments to the State and the town were verified.
The surety bonds of the officials required by law to furnish them were examined and found to be in proper form.
The accounts of the water department were checked. The commitments were proved, the recorded collections were compared with the treasurer's records of receipts, and the outstanding accounts were reconciled.
In addition to the departments mentioned, the books and accounts of the sealer of weights and measures and of the public welfare, school, and library departments were examined and checked, and the payments to the treasurer were checked and verified.
Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's and the tax collector's cash, summaries of the tax and departmental accounts, as well as tables showing the condition and transactions of the trust funds.
During the audit, cooperation was extended by all town officials for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted, HERMAN B. DINE
HBD:MMH
Assistant Director of Accounts
TOWN OF RUTLAND BALANCE SHEET - MAY 29, 1944 GENERAL ACCOUNTS
ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND RESERVES
Cash
$33,544.40
Tailings, $25.04
Accounts Receivable :
State Tax and Assessments :
Taxes :
State Tax,
$2,783.00
Levy of 1940,
$35.93
Levy of 1941,
139.04
Levy of 1942,
1,754.24
State Audit of Municipal
Levy of 1943,
5,598.16
Levy of 1944,
39,919.32
3,065.81
County Tax,
2,388.88
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes :
188.00
Levy of 1941,
$9.70
Road Machinery Fund,
1,197.72
Levy of 1942,
18.23
Federal Grants:
Levy of 1943,
17.45
Aid to Dependent Children:
Levy of 1944,
11.17
$9.04
56.55
168.30
Tax Titles,
602.59
Old Age Assistance:
Tax Title Possessions,
1,532.24
Administration,
454.45
Departmental :
Assistance,
586.58
Health,
$997.07
1,218.37
Temporary Aid,
1,206.95
69,971.16
Old Age Assistance,
268.41
131.30
State Aid,
170.00
Military Aid,
173.00
Levy of 1940,
$35.93
2,815.43
Levy of 1941,
138.92
Water Rates,
4,205.88
Levy of 1942,
623.96
Water Liens Added to Taxes 1940,
6.31
Levy of 1943,
334.90
Aid to Highways:
Levy of 1944,
579.34
State :
1,713.05
State Parks and Reservations Assessment, 75.35
Accounts Assessment, 207.46
47,446.69
Dog Licenses - Due County,
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Administration, Aid,
Appropriation Balances , Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus,
Overlays Reserved for Abatements :
Chapter 81,
$8,750.00
Chapter 90 - 1943,
326.20
Chapter 90 - 1944,
2,900.00
County :
Departmental,
2,815.43
Chapter 90 - 1943,
326.20
Water,
4,212.19
Chapter 90 - 1944,
2,900.00
Aid to Highways,
15,202.40
Estimated Receipts to be Collected,
26,660.98
Surplus Revenue,
27,752.74
$132,073.47
$132,073.47
DEBT ACCOUNTS
$35,900.00
Public Buildings Loan 1937,
$6,000.00
Public Buildings Loan 1938,
26,000.00
Public Buildings Loan 1939,
500.00
Highway Equipment Loan 1941,
2,400.00
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Water Loan 1929,
1,000.00
$35,900.00
$35,900.00
TRUST ACCOUNTS
$11,786.30
Charles T. Monroe School Fund,
$6,394.43
Sarah E. Bartlett Library Fund,
4,419.49
Horace H. King Library Fund,
504.13
David Putnam Library Fund,
168.25
Rufus Houghton Rural Cemetery Fund,
100.00
Frederick Hunt Rural Cemetery Fund,
200.00
$11,786.30
$11,786.30
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Revenue Reserved Until Collected : Motor Vehicle Excise Tax,
$56.55
Tax Title,
2,134.83
15,202.40
24,421.40
Net Funded or Fixed Debt,
Trust Funds, Cash and Securities,
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN of RUTLAND MASSACHUSETTS
UNDED FEB. 23,
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HOME OF RUFUS PUTNAM . 1781-1788
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1944
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Report of the School Department
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1944
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
F. Eugene Marsh, Chairman
Term Expires 1945
Margaret A. Griffin, Secretary
Term Expires 1946
Lawrence E. Smith
Term Expires 1947
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS James R. Childs - Holden 12 or 209
SCHOOL NURSE Esther E. Gonyer, R.N. - Holden 265 or 7
Evelyn E. Butler, R.N. - On leave
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Leroy E. Mayo, M.D. On military leave
SUPERVISORS Elizabeth S. Hagar Music
Winifred M. Bond Drawing
ATTENDANCE OFFICER Mark L. Reed - Rutland 22
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Winter Term- 8 weeks
Spring Term-8 weeks
Summer Term-7 weeks
Fall Term-16 weeks
Winter Term-8 weeks
Jan. 2, 1945 to Feb. 23, 1945 (Grades close Feb. 16)
Mar. 5, 1945 to Apr. 27, 1945 May 7, 1945 to June 22, 1945 (Grades close June 8) Sept. 5, 1945 to Dec. 21, 1945 Jan. 2, 1946 to Feb. 22, 1946 (Grades close Feb. 15)
HOLIDAYS
January 1, February 22, April 19, May 31, Labor Day, October 12, November 11, Thanksgiving Day and the day following.
NO SCHOOL SIGNAL
1-1-1- Three blasts on the siren at 7:30 A.M. means no school for the day. Three blasts at 11 A.M. no afternoon session. Also listen for WTAG and WAAB announcements between 7:15 and 7:45 A.M. and at 1:00 P.M.
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Report of the School Committee
To the Citizens of the Town of Rutland:
There have been many changes in the teaching staff during the past year. The following teachers resigned : Mr. Burke, Miss Mauriello, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. McArthur, Miss Wheeler, Mrs. Thomas, and Miss Hagar. They were replaced respectively by: Miss O'Donnel, Miss Powers, Mrs. Kelsey, Miss Duffey, Miss Butterfield, Mrs. Giventer, and Miss Weed.
As our teachers leave for higher salaries elsewhere and are re- placed by teachers whom we must pay a larger salary, it seems wise to substantially increase the salaries of our present teaching staff. This necessitates a larger budget.
One pupil and one teacher left our school to enter the armed ser- vices during the year. Two other boys expect to enter the armed ser- vices soon.
Mr. Kelsey has taken over the coaching of the athletic teams and we express our appreciation for this extra work. We also appreciate the service given by Dr. Alexandrov, who examined the members of the basket-ball team without charge.
Necessary repairs are being made on the school buildings and both buildings need to be painted on the outside. We hope to have this done during the coming year. The school committee feels that full control of the main building should be given to them.
We are grateful for the continued cooperation of the teachers and the Superintendent.
TRANSPORTATION ROUTES
Carl R. Griffin
$17.00
A. C. Wheeler 5.00
Niilo Taipale
5.25
M. H. Wheeler
5.00
SCHOOL COMMITTEE SALARIES
F. Eugene Marsh
$25.00
Margaret A. Griffin
25.00
Lawrence E. Smith 25.00
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
$31,750.00
Town Appropriation
Expenditures :
General Control
$995.22
Teachers
19,272.25
Health
412.20
Books
165.76
Supplies
387.39
Janitor Supplies
37.48
Repairs
31.75
Transportation
5,846.25
New Equipment
174.99
Miscellaneous
125.04
Maintenance
4,042.77
Total
$31,491.10
Unexpended
$258.90
Respectfully submitted,
F. EUGENE MARSH, MARGARET A. GRIFFIN, LAWRENCE E. SMITH.
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Report of the Superintendent of Schools
Holden, Mass., December 31, 1944.
To the School Committee of Rutland :
It is an honor to present the forty-fifth report in the series since the formation of the present Union, and the twenty-seventh by the writer. This has been a year of normal progress in our schools in spite of the many distracting influences that result from war-time conditions.
Our enrollment has remained practically the same as last year. Attendance continues to be poor, but with some improvement in the daily average. Our chief problem continues to be in securing and holding teachers. It is largely a matter of supply and demand. The burden of increasing cost of living and the deductions for taxes would seem to make it imperative that we continue to raise salaries if we are to maintain an adequate teaching force.
During the year we lost three high school and four grade school teachers. New teachers in the high school this fall are Rita E. Duffy of Wrentham, Julia O'Donnell of Jamaica Plain, and Agatha E. Powers of Worcester. In the Grades Mrs. Kelsey was appointed to succeed Mrs. Wilson who resigned to teach at the Bancroft School, Mrs. Evelyn Giventer for Mrs. Thomas, and Miss Winona A. Weed of Enosburg Falls, Vt., in place of Miss Hagar as Supervisor of Music. Miss Wheeler has just resigned to accept a position in Southbridge.
In response to the appeal from Washington for material to take the place of Kapok for Life Jackets, the pupils in the Union gathered 200 bags of milk weed pods, sufficient to make approximately 100 Jackets.
From January through November war savings stamps and bonds to the amount of $2979.95 were purchased through the schools.
The concert presented last March before a large and appreciative audience was evidence of the excellent work done in Music under the direction of Miss Hagar.
With the exception of workbooks, we have been able to obtain sufficient supplies and textbooks to meet our needs. We hope in the coming year to introduce the revised material for use in the basic reading program. Much thought and study is being given by educators to this matter of teaching the child to read with ease and understanding. Ob- jectives must be definite and specific, and failures or "delayed effects" eliminated so far as possible. We must not show progress by eliminating the poor learners grade by grade. New methods and new ideas are jus- tifiable only if it can be proven that they help the child. To keep pace with the rapidly changing point of view of the function and nature of education we need to re-think our whole program. In 1900 about 14% went on into high school and in 1940 about 85% . . . a cause for the
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greater number of poor learners and definitely a challenge to us all. Specifically it means training more intelligently for good citizenship, for self-disciplne, respect for authority and the rights of others.
In the reports that follow will be found more detailed information regarding the work in the high school, in our health program, and in Drawing and Music. I hope provision may be made for a better offering in physical education, home economics and manual training.
For your loyal support and for the fine cooperation of teachers and parents, I am grateful.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. CHILDS, Supt.
REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I submit herewith my report for the year 1944.
The war continues to have its effect upon the high school program, activities, and enrollment of boys. As has been mentioned in last year's report, new courses have been added to the program of studies to give the boys all the help we can before military induction. These new courses were fundamentals of machines and aeronautics but radio com- munication, the international Morse code, and the standard Red Cross First Aid course were added to the list. Twenty-nine students were enrolled in the latter course. A Red Cross Home Nursing course was also introduced and thirty girls were enrolled. The usual courses in English and Mathematics continue to be important factors in the Pre- induction Training Program. It will be our duty to continue this program for some time yet as is evidenced by noting the following quotation from an open letter addressed to school administrators October 18, 1944 by Major General Sherman Miles: "Boys aged sixteen and seventeen years should be advised that they do face induction after attainment of age eighteen. The bulk of future inductees will be drawn from the ranks of eighteen year olds until total victory has been won. Any demobilization plans following the defeat of Germany will not interrupt the induction of eighteen year old youth. Therefore, pre-induction training is more vital now than ever before. The sincere cooperation of New England secondary schools with the Army to date has been most gratifying. It is my earnest hope that the boys concerned will be made aware of their severe responsibilities in military service and take full advantage of the complete educational opportunities offered in the schools".
Activities such as purchasing war stamps and bonds and completion of Junior Red Cross projects were again part of students school life. Three afghans were made and sent to the Worcester Red Cross Chapter
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and the following materials were sent to the U. S. Veterans' Hospital ; 150 calendars, 400 decorated nut cups, and 150 Christmas gifts.
Enlistment and induction have had some effect on the enrollment. The graduating class last year consisted entirely of girls as the boys had either previously left school or entered the service. During the past year, Carl Boquist, William McNamara, and Olavi Joki, entered the service directly from school and a few other boys will go between now and next June. It may be of interest to note that about sixty of the high school graduates are either in the army or the navy and I believe we can be proud of the fact that many of them are making excellent records.
Owing to the many changes in the teaching staff, plans for a reor- ganization along Junior-Senior high school lines did not develop. For the first time, however, household arts was made available to the seventh and eighth grades.
In regard to equipment, the addition of an adding machine has in- creased the efficiency of the commercial department.
The lack of a baseball field in Rutland prevented our high school team from playing home games and considerably curtailed our baseball activities. The school knows a town committee has been appointed to consider the matter and hopes the citizens will approve some plans that will bring about the development of a recreational field when this committee submits its report.
The special awards presented at the graduating exercises last June were as follows:
Washington and Franklin medal for excellence in the study of United States History, Legion Auxiliary medal for character and all- around ability, and Becker College Key for excellence in the study of commercial subjects were all presented to Phyllis Paddock. Pro Merito pins were awarded to Aldina Alinovi, John Griffin, Frances Myska, and Eleanor Trosterud.
I wish to thank all those who have helped to make our high school a success during the year 1944.
Respectfully submitted,
ELMUND D. KELSEY, Principal.
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REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
This report can only be for a short period, as my work has been in progress but a few months.
The school, at all grade levels, shows careful planning and teaching of music with a high standard of attainment. It is hoped that part singing may become a favorite type of singing among the students of the upper grades. Special holiday assemblies are being incorporated into the regular routine giving each grade an opportunity to perform their songs.
A Mixed Glee Club has been organized in High School with a large membership.
One of the highest aims of a music program is the preparation for an adult life that makes music an important avocation. It is my earnest desire to help, through the efforts of the teachers, to provide this opportunity for your children.
Respectfully submitted,
WINONA A. WEED.
REPORT OF THE DRAWING SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
It is with pleasure I submit the following report of Art Education in the schools of Rutland.
Our Art program is carried on as in previous years from the careful graded foundation Outline which we are continually building on, this includes : representation, lettering, poster design, design, space and tone relation, construction and handcraft, introduction to paper sculpture (giving effect of third dimension), modeling in clay (relief and in the round), and Art appreciation. In addition to this program in the eight grade, we have courses in the study of the Stained Glass Window and the influence of Gothic Art, along with the visual education of colored slides in all grades.
Our Art aims are high, they raise the standard of living in the home, school, and community, they promote higher ideals for citizenship, social progress and national attainment. Our progress is good.
"Art Education Aids America to Meet Wartime Needs". Posters in the War Effort were made. As members of the Junior Red Cross, greet- ing cards were designed and baskets made for the trays in the Army
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Hospitals. "What the schools do may prove in the long run to be more decisive than any other factor in preserving the form of government we cherish."
I wish to express my appreciation to you, the teachers, and pupils for the fine interest and cooperation in Art Education, and to the School Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
WINIFRED M. BOND.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
The following report covers the school health program from January through June.
All children entering the first grade were properly vaccinated as required by the Mass State laws.
Eleven children attended the tonsil clinic held in June at the Holden District Hospital.
Seven children were re-examined and X-rayed at the West Boylston Hospital. These children are either contacts to active cases of tubercu- losis or have showed signs of early infection.
The eighth consecutive year of dental clinic was completed by Dr. Bessie Scott. The results show the value of this clinic. We seldom have a child attending school suffering with a toothache.
All children were weighed and measured in January and June. Not a single case of malnutrition existed. Only two percent failed to make normal gains.
Eighthy-three home calls were made, sixty percent to explain the rules governing contagious diseases. Again may I remind parents to report immediately to their local Board of Health the presence of a contagious disease. No child will be permitted to re-enter school without proper certificate either from the family physician or local Board of Health. Quarantine begins the day the case is reported.
Seven had visual defects corrected.
One girl spent eight weeks at the Sterling Health Camp. This is made possible by the local sale of Xmas seals.
Again may I request parents to see that the child has a nourishing
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breakfast. I have found many children coming to school without break- fast, and some bus children without lunches.
A special report on monthly sanitary inspections has been submitted.
Handicapped by the suspension of annual physical examinations and some clinics, it is the duty of all to be watchful of minor defects and ailments so that they may be corrected before major problems result.
Now more than ever the home and school must co-operate to prepare the child physically and emotionally to meet the responsibilities of the post war world.
To you, the teachers and all others who have assisted me, I wish to extend my sincere appreciation.
Respectfully submitted, EVELYN E. BUTLER, R.N.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
The following report covers the last four months of 1944.
The children have all been weighed and measured and consultations have been held with the mothers of any who have not gained normally.
Visual and auditory tests were made and defect slips were sent to parents.
The annual dental clinic was conducted by Dr. Bessie Scott.
Weekly inspections of each child for cleanliness, posture, skin erup- tions and pediculosis were part of the program.
Fifteen home calls were made for consultations with mothers, follow up work and transporting sick children.
Good sanitary conditions were found.
My thanks to the teachers and janitors for their kindness in helping me to carry on the health program in the absence of Mrs. Butler.
Respectfully submitted,
ESTHER E. GONYER, R.N.
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ORGANIZATION: 1943-1944
School
Teacher
Training
Began Here
High Edmund D. Kelsey, Prin.
Mass. State
Sept. 1927
Leo J. Burke
Holy Cross
Sept. 1942
Margaret F. Sears
Salem STC
Sept. 1931
Alice I. MacArthur
Univ. Calif.
Sept. 1943
Catherine V. Mauriello
Framingham STC
Feb. 1943
VIII
Aliene B. Wilson
Worcester STC
Mar. 1942
VII Beatrice M. Thibeau
Washington NS
Sept. 1933
V
Mabel W. Thomas
Keene NS
Mar. 1943
IV Catherine N. Griffin
Fitchburg NS
Sept. 1924
III Lillian M. Stone
Worcester NS
Apr. 1929
II
Grace E. Wheeler
Worcester STC
Sept. 1936
I
Olive Moulson
Keene NS
Sept. 1941
ENROLLMENT: FALL TERM 1944
Grades I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X XI
XII
Total
Boys
13
8
11
10
10
15
16
15
11
7
9
5
130
Girls
9
15
11
13
8
12
9
7
9
7
13
7
120
Totals 22
23
22
23
18
27
25
22
20
14
22
12
250
SUMMARY OF REGISTERS: 1943-1944
School
Total Mem.
Ave. Mem.
Ave. Attend.
% of Attend.
High
65
62
59
94
VIII
27
25
23
93
VII
24
21
20
96
VI
28
26
24
94
V
29
27
25
92
IV
22
21
19
92
III
25
22
20
93
II
25
23
21
92
I
23
21
19
92
268
248
230
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REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1944
Number of children in Rutland 5 to 7 years of age
Boys
Girls
Total
16
22
38
7 to 16 years of age
112
117
229
Totals
128
139
267
VI
Marget G. Harding
Keene NS
Sept. 1941
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
June, 1944
Nina Enid Alexandrov
Barbara Bulfinch
Irene Rose DeLuca
Lois Alice Haines
*Pro Merito Society
Martha Lillian Luukko *Phyllis Elva Paddock Eliabeth June Turner June Delores Weller
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADUATES
June, 1944
Wallace Arnold
Eunice Agnew
Philip Crimmins
Dorothy Bulfinch
Maurice Gordon
Joanne Culver
Lawrence Hatstat
Gloria Davis
William Lincoln
Marilyn Dodge
Robert Locke
Jean Dolan
Dino Martelli
June Mclaughlin
Robert Mixter
Nancy McNamara
Donald Renfors
Norma Narcisi
Fred Thacker
Janice Swanson
ROLL OF HONOR
Perfect Attendance for ONE Year
Helen Alba
William Narcisi
Robert Bigelow
James Sarkisian
Norma Narcisi
Robert Turnquist
Richard Whiton
SOME STATISTICS
Expenditures per pupil in average membership 1942-1943
Item
Rutland
State
General Control
$4.02
$5.82
Textbooks
1.07
2.00
Supplies
1.32
2.92
Transportation
22.60
11.95
Maintenance
16.66
15.65
Index
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Board of Health Report
Board of Public Welfare Report
Charlton Home Farm Association Report
Finance Committee's Report
Fire Engineers' Report
In Memoriam
List of Jurors
Public Library Trustees' Report
Report of Librarian
Report of Park Commissioners
Report of Police Department
Selectmen's Report
School Department Report
Graduates
Honor Roll
Organization, 1943-1944
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Report of High School Principal
Report of Superintendent of Schools
6
Report of Supervisor of Music
9
Report of Supervisor of Art
9 10
School Committee's Report
4
School Department Personnel and Calendar School Statistics
3
State Auditor's Report
Report of Superintendent of Streets
Tax Collector's Report
43
Town Accountant's Report
Balance Sheet
Table of Accounts
11
Town Officers
3
Town Warrant
6
Treasurer's Report
42
Report of Veterans' Rehabilitation Committee
63
Water Department Report
45
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