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GUIDANCE PROGRAM
1 Guidance services for :
a. Individual counseling
b. Pupil - teacher conferences
c. Conferences between the home and the school ad- ministrator
2 Achievement Testing Program in all grades.
3 Good school discipline is necessary if pupils are to work in an atmosphere conductive to maximum educational achievement and proper social growth. Discipline is a legitimate goal of education, since the ultimate goal of control is self control.
4 Parent-Teacher Association conferences during the evening to discuss school problems.
OPPORTUNITY CLASS
Our Opportunity Class as established by the Department of Education is being conducted by Mrs. Anne M. Phillips. Before students are placed in this class they are tested by the school psychologist Paul Solomon, Ph. D. During the academic year of 1960-1961 thirty- two students were tested. These children had been referred to the psychologist bcause they were having either academic or social difficulty in their regular classrooms. After each child had been tested a con- ference was held with the homeroom teacher and principal. Conferences were also held with parents. The Opportunity Class provides instruction and material suited to the talents and capabilities of each individual student. One of the goals of this class is to allow students to go back to regular classes for specific subjects when certain standards have been at- tained.
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In some cases the children were found to have emotional disturbances which were causing their learning difficulties. These cases were referred to the Mental Health Clinic where they are being helped.
SPEECH CLINIC
This year the Speech Clinic program is under the direc- tion of Peter B. Dennison, Speech Therapist. Classes are con- ducted weekly at the school. All students in the first grade as well as the pre-primary students were carefully screened. After diagnosis pupils are placed in one of the therapy classes. In this program parents and teachers work in conjunction with the speech therapist in a cooperative effort to help students correct speech difficulties.
LIBRARY
Teachers at each grade level are responsible for the circulation of library books within each classroom. It has not been possible to assign a teacher librarian to carry on this work for the school because teachers in the elementary grades do not have free periods which could have been used for this purpose. Much work has been done but much still remains to be done before the library can function as a complete unit.
CAFETERIA
The school works in cooperation with the National School Lunch Program in a subsidy program that makes it possible to serve a nutritious meal at a nominal cost. It has been necessary to schedule three serving periods to accommodate the increased enrollment. Pupils are instructed in dining room etiquette for the lunch period takes its place as a vital factor in the educative experiences of young people.
Mrs. Alfrena Bettencourt cafeteria manager and her assistants should be commended for their excellent service.
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EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
1 American Education Week Open House and Tea.
Parents were afforded the opportunity to visit regular class sessions to observe teaching methods and techniques used in our classrooms. This program was well attended by parents who were interested in finding out what takes place in the classroom during specific periods. Parents were able to see their pupils in action during regular class sessions.
2 Room Mothers.
Organization of Room Mothers who serve as hostesses for specific school activities in each classroom.
3 Monitors.
Monitors trained to assume the responsibilities involved in the good citizenship program that is part of the school curriculum.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1 An Art Instructor for Grades 1 thru Grade V.
2 Instruction of Spanish at the elementary level.
3 A school librarian for assignment to full-time or part- time duty.
4 A revised report card.
5 Continued study and research in the field of reading and arithmetic in an effort to compile a course of study in each area that will best fit the needs of our students.
APPRECIATION
May I express my sincere appreciation to Superintendent, Robert T. Roy, the Dighton School Committee, the school faculty, the Dighton Town Officials, the custodians, the cafe- teria personnel, the secretary, the school physician, the nurse, the school psychologist and the officers and members of the Parent-Teacher Association for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, DR. ROSE BORGES, Principal
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC REPORT
Mr. Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools Dighton, Mass.
Dear Mr. Roy :
I herewith submit the annual Instrumental Music Report for the Dighton Elementary and Junior High School.
At the Elementary School lessons are offered to students in the fourth and fifth grades. Each student receives one semi-private or group lesson a week. Whenever possible, the students are grouped according to their instrument, ability and progress achieved. The duration of the lesson is either twenty-five or forty minutes depending on the number of students studying in a particular group. The present instru- mentation inclues eleven brass, nine woodwind, one percussion and one string instrument.
The Junior High School lesson program is similar to the Elementary program. Each student receives one group lesson a week. The duration of the lesson is one class period. This schedule provides more time for the larger groups and keeps traffic to and from classes which are in progress to a minimum. The instrumentation at the Junior High School includes fifteen brass, sixteen woodwind and four percussion instruments.
Included in the Junior High program is the school band. The band is composed of twenty-nine members and rehearses three times a week, once during the activity period for forty minutes and twice during recess for one half hour. Students are selected for the band according to the progress which they have made in the lesson program. The band gives the student an excellent opportunity to use his acquired skills in a variety of musical styles which aids in making his music studies more meaningful.
The band has performed at the Elementary School Christ- mas Concert and Junior High Christmas Assembly. Some of
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the members have performed with the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Band during the football season. We are now looking forward to an active schedule for the remain- der of the school year. This will include performances at School Assemblies, the Spring Concert, the South Eastern Massachusetts Music Festival, Graduation and possibly an exchanged concert with another Junior High School.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. LINCOLN, JR., Instrumental Music Supervisor
VOCAL MUSIC REPORT
Superintendent of Schools
Robert T. Roy
There are several phases of music which are taught in the hope of giving the children an appreciation of music. These areas include singing, rhythm, listening, creating, and playing.
A great deal of emphasis is placed upon singing in all grades. In the primary grades singing is done in unison. In the fourth and fifth grades, part singing is introduced.
Another area of importance is that of rhythm. In the early grades, emphasis is placed upon imitating natural and imitative ryhthms. As the children grow and are better able to coordinate muscles, they do dances with more difficult steps.
Listening includes the works of various composers, music from countries around the world, forms of music, and listening to the orchestral instruments-separately and as an orchestra.
The children are encouraged to use their creative ability. This is done through making steps to dances, and writing words to a given melody, writing a melody to given words, or writing both words and melody.
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The last phase of music which is emphasized is that of playing. This includes the playing of the rhythm instruments and the auto-harp.
Through the use of these areas, it is easier for the children to learn to read the notes on the printed page, this being one of the goals in music.
The ultimate goal in music is the appreciation of music. This, we hope to achieve, through the various phases of music - singing, rhythm, listening, creating and playing. Through the cooperation of the principal, teachers, and stu- dents, this goal can be achieved.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLOTTE E. HATHAWAY
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE VOCAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR Dighton Junior High School
Mr. Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools
I submit the following report:
I am responsible for the supervision of the sixth grade music program. Daily planning and teaching is accomplished by the homeroom teachers as is customary in the self-contained elementary classroom. Longer-range planning and specialized teaching is done by the supervisor in cooperation with the classroom teacher. In addition I meet with each section once each week.
In each of the sixth grade classes special effort is being made in order that each child will find his singing voice and be an active participant in the music class. A strong emphasis is placed upon note-reading so that the child will not be limited to rote learning. A certain amount of time has been spent in listening experiences, instrumental rhythm use, and conducting.
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A select group of sixth graders presented music during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Assemblies.
Music for the seventh and eighth grades is taught through general music classes. The supervisor is the teacher. Each section meets once weekly. Our major emphasis has been on singing and learning notation. Special work is being done with the boys to help them through the changing-voice period. Active participation is encouraged.
The girls' glee club is formed from the seventh and eighth grades. It meets twice weekly. The club has self- elected officers and a high standard of performance inherited from last year. Under student direction the group sang for the Christmas assembly and provided carol singing in the corridors.
Plans are now being made for an all-school music program for the spring term.
Respectfully submitted, PHILIP E. TURNER, Supervisor of Vocal Music
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GRADUATION EXERCISES DIGHTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
June 7. 1961
PROGRAM
OVERTURE-"Chalet Overture" David Bennett
*PROCESSIONAL-"Triumphant"
Herferd
INVOCATION- Rev. Frank Seymour Brick Congregational Church
GREETINGS-
Charles Hagopian Class President
SELECTION-"Let All Things Now Living" Welsh Melody Members of the Graduating Class
THEMES-
"The Meaning of Education"
"Facing the Future" "Beyond the Horizon"
Dawnne Stonstrom Arthur Bourgault Susan James
SELECTION-"It's a Grand Night for Singing"
Richard Rodgers
THEMES-
"The Challenge of the Future" Tobias Freitas
"Opportunities Unlimited" Elizabeth Hopkins
"Educational Aims in a Democracy" Hugh Collard
GRADUATION PRAYER Edward Antunes
INTRODUCTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER- Mr. Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools
.
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PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS- Mr. Joseph Fleck Dighton School Committee SELECTION-"O Brother Man" Roy Ringwall
CHORAL READING-"Our Creed" Members of the Graduating Class
BENEDICTION- Rev. William H. O'Reilly . Pastor, St. Peter's Church
RECESSIONAL-"Under Escort" Douglas
CLASS OFFICERS
President Charles Hagopian
Vice President
Arthur Bourgault
Secretary Daphne Macomber
Treasurer
Tobias Freitas
Mr. Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Edward F. Aleixo, Principal Mr. Donald F. Morrison, Vocal Music Supervisor Mr. Charles H. Lincoln, Instrumental Music Supervisor Mrs. Eunisa Wordell, Graduation Chairman
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GRADUATES
Jacques F. J. Alves Jane M. Andrews
Jean M. Andrews
Raymond A. Andrews
*William N. Andrews, Jr. Edward D. Antunes, Jr.
*Rita A. Araujo George W. Ball, Jr.
*Lynn E. Barrow Paulette A. Boucher Arthur P. Bourgault Raymond A. Boyce
** Mary E. Brady Michael J. Buckley William R. Busch
Michael R. Cambra
*Hugh M. Collard Donna A. Corr
*Elizabeth A. Costa Priscilla L. Costa Brian M. Courcy Joan M. Dias Austin L. Donahue Brian Donle
Robert A. Dow
Wayne F. Dumenigo
David Ferreira Guy M. Fleck
*Tobias A. Freitas Susan E. Goff Rosemary Gomes
*Gary E. Grace Frederick W. Gracia *David F. Harwood
Elizabeth M. Hopkins Charles M. Hagopian ** Susan A. James Lawrence Knox Francis J. Korlacki
*Paula J. Lavallee Susan A. Lavoie Leonie L. Linden
Daphne M. Macomber James D. Martin Carol A. Miller
*Michael P. O'Connell Donald B. Otterson
*James R. Pavao Nancy T. Pearl Herbert R. Peloquin, Jr.
* Anne B. Plourde Geraldine E. Poissant Thomas A. Quackenbush Marie Rapoza Antone P. Roderick
*Francis J. Roderick Robert A. Rose
Catherine M. Seymour Elizabeth E. Simmons John Soares John Souza Joseph F. Souza
*Dawnne E. Stonstrom Victoria E. Thornley Richard P. Viveiros Bruce G. Wargat Richalie D. White Carole A. Willette
** High Honors
*Honors
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ENROLLMENT-OCTOBER 1, 1961 DIGHTON SCHOOLS
DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Oppt. Pre- Total
Grade 1 2 3 4
5 Class Primary Bldg.
Dr. Rose Borges, Principal
Teachers:
Dorothy B. Bagley
32
32
Jessie H. Bradley
30
30
Doris M. Ferreira
30
Margaret F. Harrington 30
33
33
Mary E. Fanjoy
32
32
Helen L. Olson
32
32
Helen M. Simmons
26
26
Mary G. Fleming
28
28
Lucia C. Marcille
27
27
Helena Chamberlain
31
31
Mary M. Fitzsimmons
29
29
Helen C. Turner
29
29
Ann T. Fitzsimmons
29
29
Anne M. Phillips
30
30
Roberta Babbitt
26
26
Total Elementary School
DIGHTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Total
Grade
6 7
8 Bldg.
Edward F. Aleixo, Principal
Teachers:
John S. Needs
26
26
William J. Donlon
25
25
Jeannette Shaw
26
26
Nancy A. Holt
37
37
Mary L. Watson
26
26
Everett W. Jose
23
23
James E. O'Donnell
24
24
Eunisa Wordell
Total Junior High School
36
36
17
17
461
223
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AGE-GRADE ENROLLMENT-OCTOBER 1, 1961
AGE
Grade
4 5 6 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15
Totals
Pre-
Primary
15
41
56
1
25
65
4
94
2
14 65 17
1
97
3
12
54
10 4
1
81
4
12
40
5
3
60
5
10
45
3
58
Opportunity
Class
1
3
1
5
5
2
17
6
10 51
11
2
3
77
7
11 46
9
3
4
73
8
11
48
10
4
73
686
DIGHTON SCHOOLS FACULTY-DECEMBER 31, 1961 Dighton Elementary School
Name
Home Address
Education
App'd
Principal
Dr. Rose E. Borges
Pleasant St., Dighton
Calvin Coolidge College 1927
Faculty
Roberta Babbitt
Berkley St., Berkley
Perry Normal School 1960
Dorothy . B. Bagley
54 Coral .St., Fall River
Perry Kindergarten Normal 1948
Jessie H. Bradley, B.A.
Berkley Street, Berkley
Wellesley College, Bridgewater Teachers College 1954
Helena Chamberlain
Main .. Street, Dighton
Framingham Normal
1961
Lena W. Cowell, B.S.M.Ed.
198 Bourn Avenue, Somerset
Calvin Coolidge College 1921
Mary E. Fanjoy
405 Main St., Dighton
Bridgewater Teachers College 1961
Doris M. Ferreira
490 Woodman Street, Fall River
Perry Normal 1949
Ann T. Fitzsimmons, M.Ed.
108 Broadway; Taunton
Bridgewater Teachers College
1957
Mary M. Fitzsimmons, B.S. in Ed. 108. Broadway, Taunton
Mary G. Fleming
Bridgewater Teachers College 1960
Margaret F. Harrington
Framingham Teachers College 1946
Lucia C. Marcille, B.S. in Ed.
Fitchburg State College 1961
Helen L. Olson, B.S. in Ed.
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1961
Anne M. Phillips
Bridgewater Teachers College 1948
Helen M. Simmons, B.S. in Ed.
Framingham Normal School 1946
Helen C. Turner
Somerset Avenue, Segreganset 233 Whipple Street, Fall Fiver 2396 Riverside Ave., Somerset 12 Charles St., Taunton 59 Freedom St., Fall River
4 Avon Street, Somerset 117 School St., No. Dighton
Framingham Normal School 1946
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Bridgewater Teachers College 1961
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Dighton Junior High School
Name
. Home Address
Education
App'd
Principal
Edward F. Aleixo, M.Ed.
Faculty
William J. Donlon, B.S. in Ed.
Nancy A. Holt, B.S. in Ed.
Everett W. Jose, B.S. in Ed.
John S. Needs, B.A.
University of Mass. 1961
Fitchburg Teachers College 1960
Jeannette Shaw, B.S. in Ed.
Mary L. Watson, B.F.A.
John K. Wood, B.S. in Health & Phys. Ed.
Broadway, Raynham
Somerset Ave., Segreganset
East Stroudsburg State, Teachers College 1960 Boston University 1959
Music Supervisorss
Vocal Charlotte E. Hathaway
Porter Street, Berkley
166 Winthrop Street, Taunton
Boston University 1961
Instrumental Charles H. Lincoln, Jr., B.M.
12 Clinton Street, Taunton
Boston University 1957
Elementary and Junior High Secretary
Hannah E. Lassen 17 Pleasant St., Dighton
20 Manson St., Brockton 174 Old Warren Road, Swansea 30 Maple Ave., Bridgewater Center St., Segreganset
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1961
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1960
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1960
James E. O'Donnell
24 No. Walker St., Taunton 269 Baylies St., No. Dighton Center Street, Segreganset
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1961
Massachusetts College of Art 1960
Eunisa Wordell, B.S.
50 Clifford St., Taunton
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1960
State College, Lowell 1961
Philip E. Turner, M.A.
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Cafeteria Personnel .
Name
Home Address Education
Alfrena Bettencourt, Head Cook
Grace E. French, Assistant
Louise G. Gomes, Assistant
Hart Street, Dighton
Fannie C. Lima, Assistant .67 Brook Street, Dighton
Bertha R. Stafford, Assistant
Somerset Avenue, Segreganset
Part Time Instructors
Peter B. Dennison, M.A.
356 Kaufman Rd., Somerset Northwestern University 1961
Catherine M. Donle
60 Pine Street, Dighton
Custodians
Antone Costa
Elm Street, Dighton Dighton Elementary 1956
247 Lincoln Avenue, No. Dighton Dighton Elementary 1960
School Lane, Dighton
Dighton Junior High 1961
Alvin Silvia
School Lane, Dighton
Dighton Junior High 1957
ANNUAL REPORT
Frank Rogers
Manuel L. Sanson, Jr.
211 School Street, No. Dighton Center Street, No. Dighton
App'd
31
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REPORT OF THE DIGHTON-REHOBOTH REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
The first year of operating for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School proved to be a very successful one. In this report some aspects of the school will be explained.
ENROLLMENT
We opened the school in September of 1960 with 533 pupils. September 1961 saw 553 pupils enroll in the school. Of this number sixty-four boys are enrolled in the vocational high school. We have eighteen tuition pupils from Berkley, Seekonk and Taunton.
At this time it would seem that our incoming freshman classes should average between 130 pupils and 150 pupils. If these figures hold it will be a few years before we reach capacity as listed of 800 pupils.
FINANCES
Our budget for 1962 shows a net increase of $16,207.76. This represents an increase of $20,717.76 in the operating expenses, and a decrease of $4,510.00 in the capital expenses. The largest increases in the budget are represented by salaries where the addition of two teachers plus annual increments have caused the rise and by operating expenses mainly heat and electricity. It was impossible to determine the first year exactly how much would be needed for operating expenses. We were able to operate the first year within our total budget and ended the year with a surplus revenue of 2,655.60.
FACULTY
We lost two valuable members of our faculty during the summer vacation. Mr. Patrick Delaney, head of the science and mathematics department left to study for his doctorate at Brown University. Mr. Conrad Linkiewicz, industrial arts
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teacher, left to join the Peace Corps. Mr. Donald Morrison, Vocal Music Teacher, left to teach in Plymouth after school opened in the fall.
Mr. George Fairbanks III, a graduate of Northeastern University, replaced Mr. Delaney. Mr. Edward Galvin who formerly taught in Taunton, was hired to teach science and general mathematics. Mr. Mason Parker, a graduate of Brown University is teaching chemistry. Mr. Warren Bright- man, who has had many years of experience in Fall River and Waltham is teaching industrial arts. Mr. Philip Turner, who taught at Rocky Mountain College in Montana, replaced Mr. Morrison as vocal music teacher. Miss Virginia Oliveira, was hired as guidance counselor. She formerly taught in Seekonk.
Many of our faculty are furthering their training at Brown University, Yale, Northeastern, Boston University, Rhode Island College and State College at Bridgewater. Faculty members have received National Science Foundation Scholarships, Fulbright Scholarships and Ford Foundation Grants.
PROGRAM
Within the next year we expect to see the program as set up originally swing into high gear. It has taken two years to straighten out the programs of incoming students because of the several school attended prior to September 1960. We now hope to be able to set up a well coordinated program for the pupils in grade 1 - 12 in both Dighton and Rehoboth. Advanced science and social studies courses will be new offerings in the 1962-1963 school year.
It is the plan to start a pilot program in adult evening courses early in 1962. The Vocational High School is plan- ning to offer short unit trade courses in 1962.
I would say that our program is functioning very well and we are constantly looking for ways to improve it.
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BUILDING AND GROUNDS
The general contractor and others are still putting things into final working order. We hope that in the very near future everything will be completed and final payments made.
We hope that we will be able to start a program of locating some shrubbery about the building, and that our lawn pro- gram will be in full swing next summer.
CAFETERIA
Our cafeteria program is now showing a profit after starting with nothing. We serve an "A" type meal with usual choice of one of two main dishes. Our menus are approved by the Office of the National School Lunch Program. Mrs. Ella Jones, manager and her staff have gotten our cafeteria off to a good start.
CONCLUSION
I wish to take this opportunity to thank the Regional School Committee for their cooperation in making our school a successful one. The teachers, cafeteria workers and cus- todians are deserving of great praise for their work over the last year and one half. Sometimes they worked under very trying conditions due to the fact that the building was not completed until last spring.
Mr. Joseph Harrington, Principal of the high school has put in many long hours of work to develop the program in his school. He has been ably assisted by Mr. Francis Lussier, Assistant Principal and Mr. Francis Vitale, Guidance Director.
Mr. Charles Day, Director of the vocational high school, has been responsible for developing his school to the point where industry is desirous of his graduates.
I wish to thank Mr. Howell S. Carr, head custodian for his work. His first year has not been easy as it falls on his shoulders to see that all equipment is running well.
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In conclusion I would say to the citizens of Dighton and Rehoboth, this is your school come and visit it and if you have questions concerning our program please feel free to call on us.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT T. ROY, Superintendent of Schools
DIGHTON-REHOBOTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Expenditures, 1961
Capital Costs
Bond Retirement
$110,000.00
State Aaid
$68,335.83
Appropriation
41,664.17
Total Expenditure
110,000.00
Interest on Bonds Expenditure
85,075.00
Operating Costs:
General Control
6,894.84
Expenses of Instruction
212,765.37
Operation of Plant
47,272.76
Maintenance of Plant
1,758.04
Auxiliary Agencies
12,939.53
Transportation
37,411.26
Special Charges
134.70
Vocational Education
16,854.26
Total Operating Costs
$336,030.76
Receipts
State Reimbursement Transportation
35,721.08
Tuition
12,420.41
Other Receipts
4,926.87
Total Receipts
53,068.36
Net Cost to Town
$282,962.40
INDEX
Ambulance Report
49
Assessors Report
38
Accountant's Report Departmental Statement Balance Sheet
87
Board of Health Report
55
Cemetery Fund Report
32
Civil Defense Director's Report
51
Dogs Licensed
41 65
Dog Officer's Report
Elected Town Officers
3
Finance Committee's Report
13
Fire Department
48
Harbor Master's Report
55
Historian's Report
58
Inspector of Animals Report
61
Inspector of Slaughtering Report
61
Jurors Drawn
36
Jury List
35
Library Report
63 37
Licenses Issued
64
Planning Board Report
60
Playground Commissioners Report
59 50
Sanitation Inspector's Report
65
School Committee Report Junior High School Graduation Program
24
Enrollment
27
Faculty
29
Financial Statement
5
Instrumental Music Supervisor
20
Principal Elementary School
15
Principal Dighton Junior High School
11
Regional School Committee Report
32
School Calendar
4
School Nurse
10
Superintendent
7
Vocal Music Supervisor
21
Selectmen's Appointments for 1960-1961
5
Selectmen's Report
8
Sealer of Weights and Measures
54
Superintendent of Streets
62
Tax Collector's Report
42
Town Clerk's Report
14 24
Deaths
30
Marriages
27
Treasurer's Report
31
Town Nurse Report
56
Veterans' Agent Report
57
Welfare Board Report
52
66
83
Births
91
Milk Inspector's Report
Police Department
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