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Forbearance, prayer, awareness of the other fellow's troubles, and a willingness to help one another are sugges- tions which I make to YOU.
Automotive Equipment
I am recommending that the town purchase in 1953 two new cars for police work. These cars will replace a 1951 Ford V-8 Special purchased about June, 1951, which shows a mileage on February 21, 1953 of 51,021; and a 1952 6-cylinder Ford which was purchased about May 20, 1952. It shows a mileage on February 21, 1953 of 36,621. The 1951 car has been costly in gasoline, oil, and repairs in the second year. The 1952 car has proven to be very economical in gas and oil use, but would be expensive if used a second year.
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A third car, a 6-cylinder Ford, which was purchased in June, 1953, shows a mileage on February 21, 1953 of 15,901. This car, without question, will be used through 1953. Both of the 6-cylinder cars have been proven to me to be very satisfactory.
The ambulance, purchased in 1942, now shows a mile- age of 22,766. The ambulance traveled 2,242 miles in 1952 and no major repairs have been done on the engine.
For 1953 I estimate auto maintenance will cost $3,500, if the two new cars are purchased. Last year $3,000 was allowed and $3,061.81 was spent. Since January 1, 1953 gasoline costs have increased 7/10 of a cent per gallon and it is not known whether other increases may occur in 1953.
Traffic
Unfortunately, Fairhaven's very good non-fatal acci- dent record of nearly five calendar years was ended on Sep- tember 24, 1952 as a result of a car with two persons going out of control on Long Road-with no other car involved. The fatal accident prior to September 24 was May 7, 1947, so, actually, Fairhaven's record was five years and four months.
Citizens of Fairhaven may still be proud of that record, and we of the police department will not cease our efforts to again receive recognition in the safety field. Enforce- ment of traffic laws and regulations will be this depart- ment's contribution to safety, and flagrant violators will be processed through the courts and the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
An item is included in the 1953 budget for a car to control traffic on Route No. 6 (the much talked-of bottle- neck) and other areas requiring traffic control. The traf- flc car will be in service for five hours on Sundays, Wednes- days and holidays at hours when the traffic is at its peak during the summer months and will have a tendency to con- trol the speed of vehicles generally.
Regular officers on routine duties contribute as much time as possible to traffic safety by checking violators and following school buses to prevent operators from violating the school bus laws. Sconticut Neck and Route 6 have been given much service, as buses transport students to the East Fairhaven School.
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New roadbeds on Sconticut Neck and Main Street have helped improve our accident record, as bad road conditions can be contributing factors causing property damage and injury accidents. The continued road building program will be very beneficial to the safety program.
Safety Education Program
In 1952 schools in Fairhaven did not receive the safety educational program due to increased requests from towns not having received the program before. However, 12 safety broadcasts were transmitted from Stations WNBH and WFMR by Inspector William DesRuisseau, of the Reg- istry of Motor Vehicles, Officer Albert E. Foster, and I. Four safety broadcasts have been done by Inspector Des- Ruisseau and Officer Foster since January 1, 1953.
Between January 20 and February 4, 1953 the Safety Education program was conducted in all Fairhaven schools by Inspector DesRuisseau and Officer Foster, assigned by me to represent this department. Public schools, high and elementary, two parochial schools, and one private school received the safety service with a total of 13 programs; 2,704 students benefitted.
I attended two parent-teacher association meetings during 1952, discussing matters of student safety and an- swering questions from those who had problems that con- cerned safety matters.
A regular day-time patrolman in North Fairhaven is another safety measure that should cause parents of school children to feel that their children are being safely cared for. The area of the Oxford school has some really serious characteristics with four streets embracing the area, name- ly : Adams, Main, Deane, and Morton. The necessity of an officer at the Oxford School at entering and leaving times is without question a matter of safety to the children.
Appreciation
Countless persons, realizing that the successful oper- ation of their police department is fostered by outside help, have shown us their interest in the forms of information and suggestions.
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My appreciation, therefore, goes out to these people and to the organizations and associations which have helped the department.
Also, I take this means of expressing my appreciation to the Board of Selectmen, Superintendent Flavel M. Gif- ford, the School faculty, the student body, other Town de- partments, other police departments, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, the press, Radio Stations WNBH, WFMR, and WBSM, the businessmen, the public, and E. Cooper Jacques, my associate on the Fairhaven Safety Council.
Respectfully submitted,
NORMAN D. SHURTLEFF,
Chief of Police.
OFFENSES
Males
Females
Total
Accosting Female with Offensive Acts and Language
1
0
1
Adultery
4
1
5
Allowing an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle
1
0
1
Allowing an Unathorized Person to Operate an Motor Vehicle
1
0
1
Assault and Battery
4
0
4
Assault on a Police Officer
1
0
1
Attaching Registration Plate to Mo- tor Vehicle other than that to which it was assigned
2
0
2
Being a Delinquent Child
5
1
6
Being an Unlicensed Operator
1
0
1
Board of Health Regulations Viola- tions
1
0
1
Breaking and Entering and Larceny in the Nighttime
4
1
5
Disturbing the Peace
6
0
6
Drunkenness
46
4
50
99
Males Females
Total
Failing to Slow Down at an Inter- section
1
0
1
Failing to Stop for a Red Light
3
0
3
Failing to Stop When Signalled So to Do
1
0
1
Fornication
0
3
3
Fraudulent Checks
1
0
1
Inciting a Riot
1
0
1
Interfering with the Duties of a Po- lice Officer
1
0
1
Keeping a House of Ill Fame
2
0
2
Keeping Unlicensed Dog
0
1
1
Larceny
5
0
5
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
1
0
1
After Causing Injury to Property Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
1
1
2
Lewd in Speech and Behavior
3
1
4
Lewdness
1
1
2
Maintaining a Gaming Nuisance
1
0
1
Neglect of Family
2
0
2
Operating a Motor Vehicle After Li- cense was Suspended
2
0
2
Operating a Motor Vehicle So as to Endanger
12
0
12
Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Intoxicat- ing Liquor
21
1
22
Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Having a Certificate of Registra- tion in Possession
3
0
3
Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Having an Operator's License in Possession
2
0
2
Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Lights
1
0
1
Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
1
0
1
Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
1
0
1
Probation Conditions Violations
1
0
1
Promoting a Lottery
1
0
1
Resisting an Officer
1
0
1
Rules and Regulations Violations
4
0
4
100
Males
Females
Total
Speeding Threatening Bodily Harm
10
0
10
1
1
2
Trespass
3
0
3
Wilful Injury to Real Property
1
0
1
TOTAL LOCAL OFFENSES
166
16
182
OFFENSES IN ARRESTS FOR OUT- OF-TOWN POLICE
75
6
81
TOTAL OFFENSES
241
22
263
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Not Guilty
15
2
17
Fined-Suspended
7
0
7
Fined
40
1
41
Continued
6
0
6
Dismissed
12
1
13
Filed
49
3
52
Grand Jury
4
0
4
Youth Service Board
0
1
1
Probation
4
1
5
Defaulted
4
0
4
Reformatory for Women
0
1
1
State Prison
1
0
1
Released Without Arraignment
13
2
15
Appealed
3
0
3
Reformatory for Women-Suspended
0
3
3
House of Correction-Suspended
6
1
7
House of Correction
1
0
1
Fined-Committed
1
0
1
DISPOSITION OF LOCAL
OFFENSES
166
16
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ARRESTS BY MONTHS
January
1
1
2
February
1
0
1
March
7
1
8
April
12
1
13
May
11
0
11
June
14
4
18
101
Males
Females
Total
July August September
8
1
9
8
0
8
12
1
13
October
13
2
15
November
8
0
8
December
12
1
13
TOTAL ARRESTS FOR LOCAL OFFENSES
107
12
119
TOTAL ARRESTS FOR OUT-OF-
TOWN POLICE
69
5
74
TOTAL ARRESTS
176
17
193
ARRESTS BY AGES
11-15 years
5
1
6
16-20 years
9
0
9
21-25 years
20
2
22
26-30 years
16
1
17
31-35 years
14
1
15
36-40 years
11
0
11
41-45 years
8
3
11
46-50 years
9
2
11
51-55 years
6
0
6
56-60 years
3
1
4
61-65 years
4
1
5
66-70 years
2
0
2
TOTAL ARRESTS FOR LOCAL OFFENSES
107
12
119
TOTAL ARRESTS FOR OUT-OF- TOWN POLICE
69
5
74
TOTAL ARRESTS
176
17
193
1952 POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES
Chief Norman D. Shurtleff
$ 3,395.00
Regular Men
26,142.29
Spare Men
8,996.98
Flashlight Batteries and Bulbs
36.50
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Telephones
485.62
Maintenance of Autos: Gas and Oil Repairs
1,842.81
1,219.00
Printing
54.55
Office Supplies
51.85
Physicians, etc.
59.49
Traveling Expense
44.60
First Aid Supplies
1.41
Supplies
22.62
Office Expense
70.14
Equipment for Men
34.01
Auto Hire
86.50
Memberships
18.00
Out-of-State Travel
64.57
Radio Maintenance
192.67
Ambulance Maintenance
133.73
Police Boat
26.51
Street Directory
37.50
Photography
1.05
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$43,017.40
UNEXPENDED
27.60
APPROPRIATION, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
$43,045.00
Fines imposed in Fairhaven cases
$1,880.00
Fine money received by the town
Phone calls, etc., January 1 - December 31, 1952
24,970
Complaints
2,157
Reports
2,368
Resident Arrests
43
Non-resident arrests
76
Stolen property reported to the value of
$11,022.50
Stolen property recovered to the value of $1,847.90
Number of Motor Vehicle Injury accident reports filed with the police department in 1952 72
Number of non-injury accident reports filed under Section 1, Article IX, Traffic Rules and Regulations 92
Number of dead bodies found 8
Number of persons injured in motor vehicle accidents 138
Number of persons killed in motor vehicle accidents 1
Number of doors found unlocked or open 32
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Number of windows found unlocked or open 4 Number of street lights reported out 161
Number of occasions when sections of the town were without street lights 3
Number of ambulance cases
Number of Motor Vehicle Sales and Transfers filed with the police department: Class 1 266
212
2
323
3 1
Individual 641 1,231
Mileage covered by ambulance in 1952
2,242
Number of children lost and returned to their homes
7
Number of traffic checkups
846
Number of above checkups which resulted in operator's licenses or rights being recom- mended suspended 61
Number of operators' license and rights suspended or revoked 123
Number of motor vehicle registrations suspended or revoked 3
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Fairhaven Water Company Year Ending December 31, 1951
12-31-50 12-31-51
Assets
Cash-National Bank of Fairhaven
$4,309.49
7,329.96
Cash-In Drawer
100.00
100.00
Accounts Receivable
38,822.77
38,275.88
Materials and Supplies-Inventory
2,480.19
2,316.61
Land
11,202.70
11,202.70
Buildings
45,503.70
45,503.70
Standpipe
52,017.98
52,017.98
Pumping Plant Equipment
81,826.41
81,914.01
Trans. & Dist. Mains-Pipe Account
133,378.25
133,378.25
Trans. & Dist. Mains-Pipe Laying
148,705.93
148,574.08
Trans. & Dist. Mains-Misc. Equip. Valves
10,810.97
10,810.97
Services
73,710.08
76,247.47
Hydrants
19,991.83
20,119.03
Office Equipment
2,156.33
2,205.83
Shop
7,727.13
7,727.13
Trucks & Auto
3,801.52
3,801.52
Insurance Prepaid
1,471.64
1,752.21
$638,016.92
$643,277.33
Liabilities
Notes Payable
100,000.00
100,000.00
Accounts Payable
4,342.50
3,793.57
Depreciation
367,552.30
375,299.18
Interest Accrued
1,666.67
1,666.67
Taxes Accrued
324.53
267.93
Capital Stock
160,000.00
160,000.00
Surplus
4,130.92
2,249.98
$638,016.92
$643,277.33
Analysis of Surplus
Surplus-12-31-1950
4,130.92
Gain
7,719.06
11,849.98
Dividends
9,600.00
Surplus-12-31-1951
$2,249.98
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Operating Statement for Year 1951
Metered Sales
68,976.35
Hydrant Rentals
9,290.00
Miscellaneous
968.86
Jobbing & Merchandise
3,179.46
82,414.67
Operation Charges
Salaries Officers & Clerks
6,995.54
Pumping Labor
7,086.31
Interest
4,000.00
Taxes
16,310.54
Insurance
2,364.50
Bad Accounts
152.92
Maintenance
Water Supply Buildings & Grounds ..
161.03
Surface Source of Supply 97.95
Pumping Equipment
837.36
Power Pumping Bldgs. & Fixtures
543.65
Misc. Pumping Plant Equipment
219.18
Misc. Trans & Dist. Supplies & Exp ...
718.37
Trans. & Dist. Mains
482.66
Services
11,320.44
Meters
2,121.00
Hydrants
331.65
General Structures
41.75
Misc. Pump. Station Supplies & Exp.
2,208.26
Merchandise Supplies
406.20
19,489.50
Boiler Fuel & Fuel Oil
3,599.08
General Office Supplies & Expense
803.18
Transportation Expense
1,861.71
Misc. General Expense
1,364.61
Water Purchased
2,912.84
Accidents & Damages
8.00
Depreciation
7,746.88
74,695.61
Gain
$7,719.06
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Report of Civil Defense Department
Civil Defense Directors have held semi-monthly meet- ings throughout the year 1952. Members of the Civil Defense Advisory Committee have been advised of monthly meetings whenever the Director, Arthur J. Mullen, felt the need for advice from these seven men on matters pertain- ing to Civil Defense finances, monthly warrant signatures and payroll signatures.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
William C. Brennan
74 Raymond Street
James Parkinson
32 Linden Avenue
John A. Gage, Jr.
79 Pilgrim Avenue
Jose V. Urquiola
39 Wilding Street
Joseph Rumney
15 Bayview Avenue
Louis Rogissart
399 Main Street
Walter Silveira
248 Green Street
APPROPRIATIONS
The following appropriations were voted to Civil Defense throughout the year for the purpose of maintaining the Civil Defense functions for the remainder of 1952 and through to the next annual town meeting. July 30, 1952 $ 500.00
August 31, 1952
267.33
October 30, 1952 2,500.00
Total
$3,267.33
EQUIPMENT
A collection of all Civil Defense emergency equipment, such as stretchers, first aid kits, helmets, stirrup pumps, etc., remaining from the World War II era, was made dur- ing the year.
Purchase of Generator. On May 29, 1952, a generator was purchased and placed in the Fire Department Head- quarters on Washington Street. In the event of any
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emergency, where electric power is shut off, this generator will provide power for auxiliary lines, to run to the Town Hall, Police Station, and Fire Department.
Purchase of Sirens. Three sirens were purchased dur- ing the year, giving us a total of six in the town. These have all been installed in strategic positions, and since August 1st, the town of Fairhaven has been completely covered in the event of an Air Raid. Sirens are tested each Saturday at 1 o'clock.
WOMEN'S DIVISION
The Women's Division of Civil Defense has made ex- cellent progress in the few months of its existence.
It is rather difficult to present a comprehensive report at this time, because our plans are just now beginning to show results. Any undertaking of this size requires careful planning and cannot be hurried.
Civil Defense movies have been shown in all Public Schools in town and a small booklet to accompany one of the films is ready for distribution at the next film showings.
The P.T.A. organizations have been contacted and material made available at their requests.
The School, Police, and Civil Defense Departments are cooperating in an Identification Program to be initiated soon after the first of the year.
Our staff has attended training periods and Area Conferences in Fall River and New Bedford and received much valuable assistance from them.
DIRECTORS OF WOMEN'S DIVISION
Mrs. Rose Lawton Director of Women's Division
Mrs. Angelina Paiva Director of First Aid
Mrs. Edith B. Horne Director of Nurses
Miss Claudia Schiller Director of Civilian War Aid
In closing may I thank all of the people who have helped make our program work and ask for your continued help and to assure every resident of the town that there is a place for you in Civil Defense. We want you! We need you !
ROSE LAWTON Director of Women's Division
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FIRST AID
It is our aim that each person enrolled as a Civil Defense Volunteer have a good working knowledge of First Aid. We have a First Aid class in progress now, in the Town Hall. We were fortunate in secur- ing as instructor, Mr. John B. Reed of Mattapoisett. When this course has been completed, it is our intention to begin new classes, not only in the Town Hall, but also in North Fairhaven and Sconticut Neck. These classes are not exclusively for Civil Defense Volunteers, but are open to the general public.
BLOOD TYPING
We wish to announce that plans are bing made for a community blood typing program. This will occur in the month of May.
Knowing your blood type and Rh. factor is important to you, in case of personal or local emergency.
We are hoping for a good turn out, as this is both pain- less and free of charge.
It may save your life.
Watch for future announcements.
ANGELINA PAIVA Director of First Aid
RESCUE, EVACUATION, and MOBILE UNITS
About fifty cars and trucks of various types have been volunteered to this department. Each car and truck has been assigned Emergency Stickers. Drivers of these cars are all Civil Defense Volunteers. I hope, in the near future, to send notices to each volunteer, informing them of a test drill that we will have: "Calling All Cars".
I wish to thank you all for your cooperation in the past.
Civil Defense is YOUR Defense.
GEORGE P. GRINDROD Director of Rescue and Evacuation and Mobile Units
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In the year just completed, I feel that we in Civil De- fense have made excellent progress. We have put many good plans into successful operation.
However, the burden has fallen on a comparatively few volunteers. How much more successful would we be and how much stronger our organization, if each one of you, my fellow citizens, would put his shoulder to the wheel.
Let us endeavor to make Fairhaven Civil Defense a shining example to our neighboring cities and towns.
Each in his own way can be of great value. Don't feel that special talents are required to fill the different jobs that must be done.
Call 8-5107 for more information as to what part you can play in creating a finer Civil Defense. Our office is located in the basement of your Town Hall. Your coopera- tion will be greatly appreciated and you will have the satisfaction that you are contributing to your own safety and welfare.
Remember-Civil Defense is YOUR DEFENSE.
ARTHUR J. MULLEN
Director of Civil Defense
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Fairhaven School Building Committee
The Fairhaven School Building Committee is pleased to report that the work on the Oxford and East Fairhaven school additions is substantially complete.
We are listing below the account of expenditures on the new additions as of January 22, 1953:
OXFORD SCHOOL ADDITION
Totals
Original Contract sum-General Contract
$376,204.00
Additional costs for changes and additions
1. Ledge removal
$225.60
2. Fire Alarm system change
326.98
3. Future Locker Room
1,808.10
4. Connect Old drains 312.93
2,673.61 378,877.61
5. Completion of Kitchen
1,700.00
* 6. Display Case & Counter
400.00
* 7. Incinerator
350.00
* 8. Painting Cl. Rm. Acoustic
90.00
* 8a. Painting Auditorium Ceiling
285.00
** 9. Electrical Extras
168.00
*10. Change Library Shelving
51.00
*11. Wrought Iron pipe returns
205.00
*12. Change Induced Draft Fans Cr 476.00
2,773.00 381,650.61
Allowances-(Included in Gen. Contract)
Carried
Spent
Water Service
$600.00
$772.49
Hardware
3,500.00
*3,600.00
Rolling Doors
(Cafeteria)
1,000.00
1,316.00
Lighting Fixtures
5,000.00
4,368.40
$10,100.00 $10,056.89
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Totals
Cr.
43.11 381,607.50
Kitchen Equipment Contract 13,622.50 Cr. 298.75 13,323.75
Changes Chairs and Tables Cont.
1,281.92
14,605.67 396,213.17
Arch. Fee at 5% x $396,213.00
19,810.66
Total-Oxford School Addition
$416,023.83
* Indicates Estimated-not final approved cost.
EAST FAIRHAVEN SCHOOL
Original Contract Sum $295,116.00
Add cost for Changes
1. Add Wiring Exist Bldg. $69.88
2. Chg. F. A. System to Gamewell 326.98
3. Sewage Filter Bed 7,533.00
4. Re-painting class rooms
522.00
5. Credit Elect. Fixture Allowance $1,581.19 Extra Elect. Work 112.54 Cr.1,468.65
6. Add Acoustic Ceilings
299.16
7. Extension of Chimney 774.40
8. Exterior Repair Exist. Bldg. 53.84
8,110.61 303,226.61
* 9. Display Case and Counter
400.00
*10. Door to Dirty Dish Room
125.00
*11. Induced Draft Fan
980.00
*12. New Water Service
1,700.00
*13. Miscellaneous
200.00
3,405.00 306,631.61
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Allowances (included in G. Cont.)
Totals
Carried Spent
Hardware
$2,400.00
*$2,150.00
Rolling Door
1,000.00
969.00
Cr.
381.00 306,250.61
Kitchen Equipment-
Tables and Chairs
16,678.15 322,928.76
Ach. Fee-5% x $322,930.00 16,146.50
Total-East Fairhaven School Addition
$339,075.26
*Indicates estimated cost-not final approved cost.
SUMMARY
Totals
Appropriation
$780,000.00
Current Est. Cost Oxford Addn. $416,023.83
E.Fairhaven Addn. 339,075.26
School Furnishings (to date)
12,872.69
Clerk of Works Expense
5,916.38
Concrete Tests
27.84
Extra Exp. Architects-Printing- Travel, etc.
410.64
Fire Insurance-Initial Payment
569.50
$774,896.14 774,896.14
Balance for Auditorium furnishings, etc.
$5,103.86
Final costs of all changes will not be available until detail statements from the contractors have been received, checked and approved by the Architects, submitted to the Committee, and approved by the Committee as formal Change Orders.
FAIRHAVEN SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE James B. Buckley, Chairman
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SCHOOL REPORT
OF THE
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School Committee
Albert M. Gonsalves-145 Washington St., Chairman 1954 Mrs. Edith M. Moore-178 Adams St., Vice-Chairman 1953
Clarence E. MaGuire-39 Wilding St. 1955
Waldo E. Haydon-43 Hedge St. 1954
Harold S. Macomber, Jr .- 14 Cooke St. 1953
David W. FitzGerald-23 Huttleston Ave. 1955
Regular meetings of the School Committee are held in the Town Hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M.
SECRETARY AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Flavel M. Gifford, 82 Fort St. Office 3-1241 Residence 2-1355
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT
TOWN HALL 3-1241
Beatrice M. DeCoffe, 212 Main St. Secretary
Elinor R. Dobson, 61 Cedar St. Clerk
The office of the Superintendent is open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. except Saturdays when it is open in the forenoon only.
Personal appointments with the Superintendent may be made by calling the office.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Charles E. P. Thompson, M.D., 65 Center St.
SCHOOL NURSE AND SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Mrs. Louise F. Dennie, R.N., Spring St., Marion
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School Calendar
1952-53
Weeks
Open
Close
Days
First Term
17
Wed., Sept. 3
Tue., Dec. 23
75
Second Term
7
Mon., Jan.
5
Fri., Feb. 20
35
Third Term
7
Mon., Mar. 2
Fri., Apr. 17 34
Fourth Term
8
Mon., Apr. 27
*Wed., June 17 38
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1953-54
Weeks
Open
Close Days
First Term
16
Wed., Sept. 9
Wed., Dec. 23 71
Second Term
7
Mon., Jan.
4 Fri., Feb. 19
35
Third Term
7
Mon., Mar. 1 Thur., Apr. 15 34
Fourth Term
9
Mon., Apr. 26
*Wed., June 23 42
39
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* School will close if 180 days have been held by this time.
There will be no school on the following days which occur during the scheduled terms of 1953:
April 3 Good Friday
Oct. 12 Columbus Day
Oct. 30
Teachers' Convention
Nov. 11
Armistice Day
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving Recess from noon Nov. 25
NO-SCHOOL SIGNAL 22
7:30 A.M. Indicates no school for all day.
12:30 P.M. Indicates no afternoon session for grades 1 to 7.
It is the policy of the School Department to order the no-school signal only in the most severe weather conditions or when the transportation service is interrupted. At other times parents are expected to use their own judgment in sending children to school.
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Report of the School Committee
To the Citizens of Fairhaven:
The report of the School Committee for the year end- ing December 31, 1952 is submitted herewith.
MEETINGS
The School Committee has held 11 regular meetings and 9 special meetings during the year. Meetings have been open to the press and the public except when the nature of the matter under discussion has required execu- tive sessions.
BUILDINGS
Additions to the Oxford and East Fairhaven Schools have progressed to a point where we are assured of new classrooms by the opening of school in January, although the additions will not be entirely completed until later in the year. Use of the new classrooms will eliminate the use of a corridor in the Oxford School, a general purpose room at the Anthony, a third floor auditorium and two rooms in the portable at the Rogers School, and the assignment of a seventh grade to the High School Addition.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
The change in available rooms requires a revision of school district lines for grades one to seven as follows:
Oxford School: From Acushnet line to Kendrick and Ball Streets, inclusive.
Anthony School: South of Kendrick and Ball Streets to the north side of Huttleston Avenue.
Tripp School: South side of Huttleston Avenue to the North side of Washington Street, and pupils from Oak Grove Lane.
Rogers School: South of the center of Washington Street.
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East Fairhaven: Sconticut Neck and points north and east of the corner of Sconticut Neck Road and Washington Street.
Exceptions may be made on the written request of parents in cases where the home is half a mile or more from the school to which the children would regularly be assigned.
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