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In closing, I once again wish to express my appre- ciation of the teachers and secretarial staff of the high school. In the final analysis it is they who are respon- sible for the level of success achieved.
Respectfully submitted,
LAWRENCE M. BONGIOVANNI
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Annual Report of the Junior High School
The serious congestion problem which has been men- tioned in several previous reports continues to exist in this school even to a greater degree than formerly. It necessitates the crowding of desks into classrooms which are too small to accommodate them. Next year there will be an enrollment increase of seventy or more. At pres- ent there are 715 pupils while the conservative estimate for September of 1960 is 787. In September of 1961 the estimate is 802.
The large increase in the number of pupils and the crowded condition of the classrooms have made it nec- essary to recommend that double sessions begin in Sep- tember. This will allow the class size in all three grades to be decreased and a much more wholesome teaching- learning situation to be established. Double sessions were reluctantly recommended only when it became impos- sible to house all the pupils in one session.
January 1959
Grade 9
208
6
Grade 8
182
5
Grade 7
245
7
Special Class
32
2
667
20 classes
January 1960
Grade 9
184
5
Grade 8
242
7
Grade 7
255
7
Special Class
34
2
715
21 classes
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September 1960
Grade 9
242
8
Grade 8
255
9
Grade 7
254 10
Special Class
36
2
787
29 classes
September 1961
Grade 9
255
9
Grade 8
254
9
Grade 7
257
10
Special Class
36
2
802
30 classes
Because of the increased enrollment, the educational advantages of smaller classes, increased guidance serv- ices, and double sessions it will be necessary to add elev- en additional faculty members to the staff. This increase in the faculty includes one additional teacher for indus- trial arts, one for home economics and one for additional guidance services. Double sessions will also require ad- ditional custodial and secretarial help.
Due to the use of the auditorium as a study hall by both the senior and junior high schools, the assembly program has had to be seriously curtailed. The cafeteria is very crowded especially on stormy days when the pu- pils can not go outdoors after finishing their lunches.
Several changes in the curriculum were made this year which have proved advantageous.
1. French has been made available for the college preparatory students in grade nine. It may be taken in place of or in addition to Latin.
2. Mathematics in the Household Arts Curriculum for girls and the Industrial Arts Curriculum for boys in
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grade nine has been increased from three to five periods a week.
3. Science in grades seven and eight has been in- creased from three to four periods a week. One division of science in grade nine is emphasizing Earth Science. An additional science classroom has been equipped.
4. The literature program in grades seven and eight has been improved with a special teacher in charge.
5. A period for Current Events has been added to the grade eight social studies program.
6. The reading program in grades seven and eight has been continued with two groups in grade seven and one in grade eight. A teacher who has had special train- ing in this area was obtained for this work. It is antici- pated that there will be two groups in both grades seven and eight next fall.
Needless to say, the teachers and pupils have reacted most favorably to the crowded conditions and the educa- tional product continues to be good. Plymouth is indeed fortunate to have so many fine teachers and a student body which is proud of its achievements.
In planning for double sessions next September not a single course has been deleted from any subject matter area nor have any other offerings been curtailed.
I could not close this report without mentioning the woman who preceded me as principal of this school. To express the feelings of the staff and the student body on Miss Dolan's retirement is indeed not possible. She was a good teacher, an excellent and understanding adminis- trator, and a fine lady in every sense of the word. We all miss her at Plymouth Junior High School.
Respectfully submitted,
LORING R. C. MUGFORD
Assistant Principal
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Report of Supervisor of Attendance CLARENCE H. MURPHY, Supervisor
Sickness
Truancy
Other
Total
Elementary Schools
37
12
14
63
Junior High School
97
57
35
189
Senior High School
34
26
17
77
Total Cases Investigated
329
Employment certificates
68
Total calls concerning investigations, employment
certificates and night visits with parents re:
truancy or misbehavior
1,203
Employment of Minors
1956
1957
1958
1959
Certificates to minors 14-16 years
43
40
24
36
Certificates to minors 16-18 years
137
132
108
152
180
172
132
188
School Census, October 1, 1959
Males
Females
Totals
Persons 5 to 7 years
229
255
484
Persons 7 to 16 years
1132
1054
2186
Totals
1361
1309
2670
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT - DECEMBER, 1959
ELEMENTARY GRADES
JUNIOR HIGH
SENIOR HIGH
1
2
3
4
5 6 S.C.
7
8
9
10
11
12 Total
Senior High
197
176
144 517
Junior High
31
256
243
182
712
Hedge
29
32
26
22
30
34
28
32
28
21
31
30
343
Cornish-Burton
23
27
24
31
38
27
26
21
28
36
16
297
Oak Street
(10
8)
(11
9)
38
Cold Spring
31
35
29
23
36
36
17
32
33
29
28
31
34
16
410
Mount Pleasant
26
29
21
25
34
26
161
Manomet
32
27
37
28
34
33
191
TOTALS
237
244
205
187
262
256
80
256
243
182
197
176
144 2669
Grade groups enclosed in parentheses are taught by one teacher.
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Annual Report of Music Supervisor Elementary
Substantial progress has been made toward the long standing goal of music education, "Music for every child; Every child for music." In order to promote steady and consistent musical growth a course of study has been fol- lowed offering a wide variety of musical experiences at each grade level. While the major activity in each grade is classroom singing, it provides opportunities for many other types of musical expression such as the use of rhy- thm instruments, octave and a half melody bells, auto harp, and record players. Creative musical activities have also been encouraged. The Channel 2 Music Program by Tony Saleton for grade 2 has greatly enriched the second grade work.
A glee club has been organized in each school con- taining grades 5 and 6. Violin classes in these buildings total 46 pupils from grades 3 through 6. Twenty-one are in advanced classes begun in October, 1958, and 25 began their study in October, 1959. These classes and the work done in brass, woodwind, and percussion by Mr. John Pa- checo made it possible to organize an orchestra in each building during the closing months of the 1958-59 school year. The glee clubs and orchestras made numerous con- tributions to the life of their school and community. The climax of their work was on June 5th when a festival con- cert was presented by an orchestra of 54 players and the combined glee clubs totaling 218 singers.
Respectfully submitted,
GRACE M. MESERVE
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Annual Report of Dental Clinics January 1959 - December 1959
I hereby submit the annual report of the dental de- partment of the Plymouth Public Schools for the year 1959.
Dental examinations were given in the fall by the School Dentists in grades one through twelve.
2,504 pupils were examined and 1,152 were found to have all needed corrections made at this time.
Dental examination cards were sent home, and par- ents informed as to the condition of the child's mouth and urged to consult the family dentist at once. By so doing, many permanent teeth can be saved.
136 pre-school examinations were given in May, and 77 children were found to have a family dentist.
Percentage of Dental Corrections
Pupils examined grades 1 - 6 in fall 1959 1,310
Pupils with all needed corrections made 619
Results of these examinations as of June 1959
Mt. Pleasant School 76%
Oak Street School 71%
Cold Spring School 68%
Hedge School 66%
Cornish-Burton Schools
66%
Manomet School
56%
(The percent in Manomet has increased for the past few (years.)
Dr. Ortolani again recommends that the Town adopt the fluoridation of its public water supply as a means of preventing dental decay in the teeth of the school chil- dren.
Oral Hygiene
393 Oral Hygiene talks and instruction have been given in grades one through six by the Dental Hygienist.
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Audio-visual aids have been used such as movies, filmstrips and models.
Educational courses have been attended in order to keep informed in the progress of the work during the past year.
Dental Clinic
We wish to express our appreciation to the Commis- sion of Public Safety, Health Division, for the recondi- tioning of the dental chair at the Cold Spring School and for acquiring another reconditioned Ritter chair for Hedge School. Also for two new Castle Pano-vision lights to facilitate our services.
Clinic Sessions (reparative work and examinations) 80
Completed cases at Clinic 70
Fillings in six-year molars (permanent teeth) 119
Extractions
Temporary (baby teeth) 41
Permanent (special class pupils) 3
Treatment (including X-ray) 87
Number of dental prophylaxis (cleaning of teeth) by the Dental Hygienist 955
Amounts received for Clinical services rendered:
Fees returned to the Town $165.96
For sale of toothbrushes
94.80
For dental prophylaxis
For filling and extraction 14.60
$275.36
We wish to thank all the people with whom we work for the fine cooperation given us.
Respectfully submitted,
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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Annual Report of the Elementary Schools
The reports of the elementary school principals, Mrs. Elouise Cashin, Mr. Emmett Finck, Mrs. Helen Manches- ter, Mr. George Theodoras, and Mrs. Eleanor White are summarized below.
Plymouth parents have been most generous during the past year with their assistance in helping the elemen- tary schools to function effectively. Through their Par- ent-Teachers organizations they have served as chaper- ones on field trips, assisted in the pre-school clinics, served as librarians, welcomed parents of new pupils on the opening day of school, purchased books for school libraries, given pieces of equipment to their schools, pro- vided transportation for pupils on field trips, and made themselves available to help when needed for any school activity.
In addition to intensive classwork many other acti- vities have gone on during the past year. A few are list- ed below.
Grades four and five and special classes visited the Mayflower and historical sites and museums in Plymouth.
Second grades visited the local radio station, fire sta- tion and post office.
Several student teachers have done their practice teaching in our schools under the direction of certain teachers.
Home instruction was given in those cases where children were so physically handicapped that school at- tendance was impossible.
A demonstration and exhibit of work in art was held at the Cold Spring School under the direction of Mrs. Violet Berry, Elementary Art Supervisor.
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In June, Miss Grace Meserve, Elementary Music Supervisor, presented an inspiring musical program in the high school auditorium. Glee Clubs from all our el- ementary schools participated in this program.
Last October Metropolitan Achievement Tests were administered to grades three, four, five and six in all schools. Kuhlmann Anderson I.Q. Tests were adminis- tered to grades one, three, and five at approximately the same time.
The tests accompanying our reading textbooks have been given regularly.
This past year the beginning of an elementary film library was established. This was made possible through funds from Public Law #874.
Educational T.V. has become a permanent part of our curriculum with the result that French and Science have proved to be of most interest to our pupils.
The following recommendations are made:
1. Replace the Cornish-Burton School buildings. However, some repairs and painting should be done now. Teachers rooms for Cornish and Oak Street Schools are badly needed.
2. Continue studies leading to revision of the elementary curriculum.
3. Make provisions for gifted children.
4. Continue the development of school libraries.
5. Continue bringing old equipment up to date.
6. Contined purchase of films for elementary schools.
APPOINTMENTS TO TEACHING STAFF
Name
School
Subject
Training
Years of Experience
Allaire, P. Lena, Mrs.
Junior-Senior High Physical Ed., Girls
Bridgewater
5
Brown, Matthew L., Jr.
Junior High
Math, Social Studies
University of Mass.
Cryer, Henry S., Jr.
Junior-Senior High Asst. Phys. Ed., Boys
Panzer College
2
DeCost, Doris P., Mrs.
Junior High
Social Studies
Boston University
6
Dickie, Theresa A., Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 4
Bridgewater
1
Freyermuth, Robert A.
Cold Spring
Grade 6
Bridgewater
Furtado, Arlene, Mrs.
Cornish
Grade 2
Bridgewater
1
Gately, Barbara, Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 5
Univ. New Hampshire 1
Griffith, Marilyn
Senior High English II, Speech
Boston University
2
Jones, Roberta F.
Junior-Senior High Asst., Phys. Ed., Girls
Bridgewater
Kazarian, Armand H.
Junior High
Soc. St., 7 & 8
Boston University
McCarthy, Katherine, Mrs.
Cornish
Grade 1
Bridgewater
61/2
Pence, Mary C., Mrs.
Junior High
English 8 & 9
Westhampton College 121/2
Rogers, Marilyn, Mrs.
Manomet (part-time) Grade 6
Simmons College
Ethel G. Shiff
Elementary
Physical Education
Sargeant
Tosi, Ann M., Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 3
Bridgewater
Theodoras, George
Hedge
Principal
New England College
7
Wood, Elizabeth
Cornish
Grade 6
Boston College
1/2
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RESIGNATIONS IN TEACHING STAFF
Name
School
Subject
Years Served in Plymouth
Bartlett, Bertha, Mrs.
Cold Spring
Grade 4
9
Beauregard, Susan, Mrs.
Cold Spring
Grade 6
36
Bouchard, Irene, Mrs.
Senior High
Home Economics
71/2
Cronin, Marjorie, Mrs.
Junior-Senior High
Phys. Education, Girls
8
Dolan, Mary
Junior High
Principal
45
Judkins, Dorothy
Cornish
Grade 3
32
Kelly, Thomas B.
Junior High
English 8 & 9
1
C 1
Koumantzelis, Christos G.
Junior High
Social Studies 7 & 8
4
Longhi, Allen
Elementary
Physical Education
3
Lumnah, Constance, Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 5
1
Pratt, Candace, Mrs.
Manomet (part-time)
Grade 6
1
Price, Electra I., Mrs.
Hedge
Grade 4
1
Shea, Joan
Junior-Senior High
Physical Education, Girls
1
Smiley, Richard
Senior High
Driver Education
35
Sutcliff, Lynwood
Junior-Senior High
Asst. Phys. Educ., Boys
1
Tata, Louis
Junior High
Music
3
1
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
December 1959
OFFICE
Chester V. Sweatt
Elinor B. Sanderson
Elizabeth R. Beane, Mrs.
Barbara S. Talbot, Mrs.
Theresa Leonardi, Mrs.
Superintendent of Schools
Executive Secretary
Secretary
Secretary (part-time)
Secretary (part-time)
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Lawrence M. Bongiovanni
Iris E. Albertini
Beatrice M. Arthur
Helen M. Bagnall, Mrs.
Phyllis R. Boucher
Louis L. Cappannari
Joseph R. DeSisto Lydia J. Gardner, Mrs. *Marilyn Griffith Charles T. Harrell
Roland W. Holmes
Jeannette C. Jacques
Helen C. Johnson
Nellie R. Locklin
John W. Packard
Arthur J. Pyle Miriam A. Raymond, Mrs.
Mario J. Romano
John S. Tavernelli
Alice F. Urann, Mrs.
Donald G. Wilson
Claiborne H. Young
Principal English II, French I
Business Ed. Subjects
Economic Geog., Type. I
U. S. History, Global Geog.
Mech. Draw., Applied Science, Basic Math World History, Driver Ed.
Business Ed. Subjects
English II, Speech
English II & IV, Ec. Geog., World Lit. English II and III
French I, II & III
Business Ed. Subjects
Geom., College Math III & IV
Chemistry, Physics, Phys. Science U. S. History, Prob. of Dem. English IV, Writers Workshop, Dean of Girls Basic Math I & II, Algebra
Latin II, Basic Math I
English III & IV
Psychology, Guidance
Biology, Advanced Biology
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Loring R. C. Mugford David E. Barlow *Matthew L. Brown, Jr. Esther M. Chandler *Doris P. DeCost, Mrs.
Assistant Principal Science - Grade 9 Math, Social Studies
Algebra, Math
Social Studies
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Andrew A. Dietlin, Jr. W. Douglas Edwards Deane E. Eldridge
Viola M. Figueiredo, Mrs. Doris M. Gault, Mrs. William Gault, Jr.
Margaret M. Healy, Mrs. Marian E. Heath, Mrs. Mary E. Henry, Mrs. Phyllis M. Johnson
*Armand H. Kazarian Muriel P. Loring, Mrs.
Victor N. Loukas
Civics, Social Studies
English, Art
Industrial Arts, Drafting
English, Latin, Girls' Counsellor
*Mary C. Pence, Mrs. Barbara E. Pioppi, Mrs.
Social Studies, Library
Doris S. Rogers, Mrs.
John A. Sarson
Antone J. Spath
Special Class
Jr. Business Training, Math Grades 8 & 9
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COLD SPRING SCHOOL
Emmett B. Finck
Principal
Olga D. Anderson, Mrs.
Grade 5
Isabell B. Bartosiak, Mrs.
Grade 3
Sara S. Bent
Grade 5
Berthine P. Cavi, Mrs. Margaret L. Christie
Special Class
Grade 2
*Robert A. Freyermuth
Grade 6
Maxine Ludington, Mrs.
Grade 4
Esther A. Maloni, Mrs.
Grade 6
Kathryn H. McCarthy
Grade 1
Helen F. Muthig, Mrs.
Grade 3
M. Louise Peterson
Grade 4
Louise E. Tosi
Grade 2
Rose B. Watkins, Mrs.
Grade 1
Lois R. Wright, Mrs.
Special Class
Special Class Science - Grade 7 Industrial Arts
Foods English - Grades 7 & 8 English - Grade 8, Boys' Counsellor English, Latin, French
Math - Grades 7 & 8
English - Reading - Grade 7
Civics, Social Studies
Social Studies - Grades 7 & 8 Clothing
George M. Murphy
Hector E. Patenaude
Jean W. Patenaude, Mrs.
English - Grades 8 & 9
Literature Science, Grades 7 & 8
Leona Swartz, Mrs.
Catherine D. Welsh
Mathematics
CORNISH-BURTON AND OAK STREET SCHOOLS Eleanor L. White, Mrs. Principal
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CORNISH-BURTON SCHOOL
Carolyn L. Avanzini, Mrs.
Special Class
* Arlene M. Furtado, Mrs.
Grade 2
Helen F. Holmes
Grade 4
Jeanette M. Holmes, Mrs.
Grade 2
Virginia W. Hutton, Mrs. Grade 5
Grade 1
*Katherine A. McCarthy, Mrs. Mary A. Stinnett, Mrs.
Grade 5
Ruth H. Tolman
Grade 3
Francis R. Verre
Grade 6
*Elizabeth A. Wood
Grade 6
Gertrude W. Zahn
Grade 1
OAK STREET SCHOOL
Florence L. Gordon, Mrs.
Grades 1 & 2
Ruth B. Walker, Mrs. Grades 3 & 4
HEDGE SCHOOL
*George Theodoras
Principal
Jane C. Busi, Mrs.
Grade 1
Ann M. Cantfill
Grade 3
Robert G. Dickie
Grade 6
*Theresa A. Dickie, Mrs. Grade 4
*Barbara L. Gately, Mrs.
Grade 5
S. Claire Goodwin, Mrs. Grade 4
Leona A. Hathaway Grade 1
George H. Hesse Grade 5
Lucy Rae, Mrs.
Grade 2
Roger E. Sawyer
Grade 6
*Ann M. Tosi, Mrs.
Grade 3
Margaret G. Zaniboni, Mrs. Grade 2
MANOMET SCHOOL
Elouise E. Cashin, Mrs. Principal, Grade 6
Gladys M. Higgins, Mrs.
Grade 2
Flora H. Kite, Mrs. Grade 1
Enzo J. Monti
Grade 5
Amedea D. Parkhurst, Mrs. Grade 4
Mary G. Perkins, Mrs.
Grade 3
*Marilyn Rogers, Mrs.
Grade 6 (Part-time)
MOUNT PLEASANT SCHOOL
Helen S. Manchester, Mrs.
Principal, Grade 6
Evelyn M. Gellatly, Mrs.
Grade 3
Helen H. Linnell
Grade 6 (Part-time)
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Mabel R. Mitchell, Mrs.
Grade 4
Helen G. Morrill, Mrs.
Grade 2
Gladys L. Simmons, Mrs.
Grade 1
Esther M. Ward
Grade 5
SPECIAL TEACHERS
*Pasqua Lena Allaire, Mrs.
Violet A. Berry, Mrs.
Margaret E. Brown, Mrs.
Marjorie J. Cassidy
*Henry S. Cryer, Jr. *Roberta F. Jones
Grace M. Meserve John Pacheco
Harold E. Rogers *Ethel G. Shiff, Mrs.
Physical Education, Jr .- Sr. High Girls
Art, Elementary
Art, Junior-Senior High Reading Consultant, School Psychologist Asst. Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Boys Asst. Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Girls Supv. of Vocal Music, Elementary
Instrumental Music Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Boys Physical Education, Elementary
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Frank J. Abate, Jr. M.D.
Jane B. Bradford
Medora V. Eastwood, M.D.
Hilda R. Swett, R.N.
Ruth H. Volta, R.N.
School Physician, Boys
Dental Hygiene Teacher
School Physician, Girls
School Nurse
School Nurse Assistant
SCHOOL CLERKS
Frances C. Carletti, Mrs.
Joyce T. Pointon, Mrs.
Margaret F. Tracy, Mrs.
Marion Whiting, Mrs.
Junior High School
Cold Spring School
Hedge and Cornish Schools
Senior High School
SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Clarence H. Murphy
SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS John J. McCarthy
CUSTODIANS
Horace J. Ardizzoni Joseph Bernardo *Harold J. Barufaldi Atteo J. Ferazzi Thomas M. Goodwin Aroldo Guidoboni
Mt. Pleasant School Cold Spring School Junior-Senior High School Cold Spring School
Burton, Oak Street Schools Hedge School
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*Curtis Lowe John J. Robischeau
Carmino J. Rossetti
Everett Rowell, Jr.
Adelard Savard
Elizabeth Tetreault, Mrs.
Junior-Senior High School Junior-Senior High School Cornish School
Manomet School
Junior-Senior High School Asst. at Hedge School
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Mary Scagliarini, Mrs. Mgr. *Rosalie F. Ghidoni, Mrs.
Clara Locatelli, Mrs.
Louisa Shaw, Mrs.
Rena Stefani, Mrs.
Lily Thomas, Mrs.
Carrie Vecchi, Mrs.
Dora Zoccolante, Mrs.
Mary Zucchi
Barbara B. Bartlett, Mrs., Manager
Cold Spring School
Ruth L. Bates, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Barbara E. Ruffini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Frances M. Bosari, Mrs.
Cornish School
Hilda R. Lewis, Mrs.
Cornish School
Annie Vaz, Mrs.
Hedge School
Manomet School
Manomet School
NOON SUPERVISORS
Celia M. Cabral, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Eleanor G. Fillebrown, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Helen A. Mueller, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Mary A. Connelly, Mrs.
Cornish School
Clara R. Dyer, Mrs.
Cornish School
Myrtle F. Feci, Mrs.
Cornish School
Flora Ledo, Mrs.
Hedge School
Doris Pedrini, Mrs.
Hedge School Manomet School
Philomena D'Ambrosio, Mrs.
Martha V. MacPhee, Mrs.
Manomet School
Alverda E. Randall, Mrs.
Manomet School
Catherine Ricci, Mrs.
Mt. Pleasant School
*Armstrong, Beatrice, Mrs.
Oak Street School
*Additions to the staff
Deborah N. Briggs, Mrs. *Ruth V. Lapham, Mrs.
Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria Junior-Senior High Cafeteria
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Water Commissioners
AND
Superintendent
OF THE
Town of Plymouth
MASSACHUSETTS
1620.
0.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1959
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One Hundred and Fifth Annual Report of the Water Commissioners
The Board of Water Commissioners submits the One Hundred and Fifth Annual Report covering the calendar year 1959.
The total rainfall during the year amounted to 50.25 inches, which is 51/4 inches more than the average annual rainfall of 45 inches for this area, but less than the near record fall of 62 inches which occurred during 1958. This abundant rainfall during the last two years has kept the water level at Great and Little South Ponds consistently high during this period and the year ended with the wa- ter elevation at Little South at 107.08 feet compared with 107.23 feet for the previous year's end.
During 1957 Boot Pond was eliminated as a source of water supply for the system by the closing of the cul- vert which formerly connected Boot and Great South Ponds. Due to the very generous rainfall during 1958 and 1959, the elevation of Boot Pond became so high that con- siderable inconvenience and some damage occurred to cottages located on Boot Pond. Inasmuch as the elevation of Great South Pond remained lower than Boot during this period, some relief was provided to the property owners at Boot by a special arrangement between the State Department of Public Health and the offices of the Selectmen and Water Commissioners whereby the cul- vert connecting Boot and Great South could be opened during the winter months if a substantial difference in elevation existed between the two ponds. A new culvert was installed during November of 1959, providing a flow between these ponds. In any case this culvert must be closed each Spring and remain closed as long as Boot Pond is used for recreational purposes.
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From the sale of water, connections to new mains, services rendered, etc., the Town received amounts for the Year as follows:
Sale of Water
$100,657.32
Services Rendered
2,893.50
Total
$103,550.82
During the year Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers, pre- pared plans and specifications for the replacement of pumping equipment at the Lout Pond Pumping Station. Bids were solicited for the work and the job was award- ed to the R. H. White Construction Company. Work is scheduled to start in February and should be completed before June of 1960. The completed project will increase the pumping capacity of the system and will replace man- ually operated and inadequate Diesel pumping units with completely automatic electrically driven pumping equip- ment.
The total water provided by the system for the year amounted to 632,445,580 gallons, which exceeds all pre- vious annual consumption. Approximately one-third of this quantity was obtained from the two deep wells, with the balance coming from Great and Little South Ponds.
In view of increasing maintenance and operating costs and due to substantial outlays for new work and improve- ments to the system, the Commissioners have voted to in- crease the rates for sale of water. The new rates will be in effect with the May 1960 billing. The charge for mini- mum consumption during a six month period will be in- creased from $8.00 to $12.00. Rates for greater consump- tion will be increased proportionately.
The Pine Hills storage tank was cleaned and given two coats of paint on both exterior and interior surfaces. The pumping station at Deep Water Bridge was re- shingled and the exterior woodwork at the Howland
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