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Boston University
BS, MS
Guidance Physical Education
George Doren
Yale University
BM,
Instrumental
MM
Music
Jeanne Haskell
BA
Vocal Music
Constantine Limberakis
Anna Maria College Boston University
BM
Director of
Music
Salvatore Lipomi
Lowell State College
BS
Opportunity
Tufts College
M.Ed.
Class
Dorothy Mather
State College, West
BS
Physical
Katherine Matsen
Smith College
BA
Librarian
Dorothy Olson
Simmons College
BS
Nurse
Maurine Petersen
Oklahoma City University
BS
M.Ed.
Vocal Music
Ruth Proctor
Radcliffe College
AB
Director of
Boston University
M.Ed.
Guidance
Alice Viano
University of New New Hampshire
BA
Art
Grade
Washington College
BA
Harvard University
Ed.M.
III
Lowell State College
BS
IV
Madeleine Kingston Marlene Macleod
Janice Morgan
Professional Training Degree
Thomas Daubney
Boston University
BS
Chester, Pa.
Education
Boston University
M.Ed.
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THE TOWN OF ACTON
ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District Superintendent, William L. O' Connell
Name
Professional Training
Degree
Grade
Raymond Grey Arthur Hayes
Tufts University
AB, MS
Principal
BA
Vice
Stanford University
MA
Principal
Harvard University
AM
Social Studies
Ruth Proctor
Radcliffe College
AB
Director of
Boston University
M.Ed.
Guidance
Stuart Adler
Cornell University
AB
Head of
Charles Battit
Boston University
BA
Science
Jeanne Berard
University of Connecticut
BS
Home
Frank Blomberg
Springfield College
University of Massachusetts
M.Ed.
Social Studies
Gail Bonnett
Mills College
BA
English
Burdett College
BA
Business
Reed College
M. Ed.
Science
Frances Boyle
Framingham State College
BS
Home
Daniel Boylen
Boston University
BS
Physical
John Brennan
Harvard University
BA
New York University
MA
Reading
Boston University
BS, MS
Guidance
* Morton Brenner Susan Bresnick
Columbia Teachers College
MAT
Social Studies
Mary Campbell
Immaculata College
AB
Social Studies
Marietta Cannon
Emanuel College
AB
Boston College
AM
Mathematics
James Dadoly
American International
BA
Head of
Harvard University
M.Ed.
Science Dept.
Thomas Daubney
Boston University
BS
Physical
Barbara Denny
University of Michigan
AB,MA
Guidance
Helen Detsch
Boston University
BS
M.Ed
English
George Doren
Yale University
BM,
Instrumental
Alan Foresman
Fitchburg State College
BS,
Social Studies
Susan Frisbee
Newton College of the
BA
English
Joanne Garduno
Radcliffe College
AB
Librarian
James Gifford
Springfield College
BS
Social Studies
Theodora Gouzoules
Simmons College
BS
Social Studies
Jeanne Haskell
Anna Maria College
BA
Vocal Music
Jo Ann Heim
Wellesley College
BA
Latin
Gladys Henrikson
Wellesley College
BA
Social Studies
Francis Holahan
Fitchburg State College
BS
Industrial
Arts
Judyth Holton Mary Hubbard
Boston University
AB
English
Boston University
BS
Art
Economics
BS
Margaret Boornazian Lawrence Boothby
Harvard University
M.Ed
Education
Smith College
BA
College
Education
MM
Music
M.Ed.
Sacred Heart
Economics
Boston University
M.E. English Dept.
University of Mississippi
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Name
Professional Training Degree
Grade
Bert Hubley
University of Massachusetts BS
AB
University of Pennsylvania
MS, Ed. Math. Dept.
Mason King
Mass. Institute of Technology BS
Harvard University
AMT
Science
Boston University
BM
Director of
Music
Donald Macleod
Boston University
AB
Science
Robert Mahoney
Lowell Technological Institute
BS
Mathematics
Antoinette McAllister
Florida State University
AB
Spanish,
Dorothy Mather
State College, West Chester, Pa.
BS
Physical
Robert Morris
Boston University
BA,
Head of
Ellen Newell
Wellesley College
AB
Harvard School of Ed.
AMT
English
Charlotte Nixon
Troy (Ala.) State College
BS
English
Dorothy Olson
Simmons College
BS
Nurse
William Petkewich
Salem State College
BS
Boston University
M.Ed.
Guidance
Jacqueline Phaneuf
Lowell State College
BS
University of New Hampshire
MA BS
French
Ray Pillivant
U. S. Military Academy
George Washington Universtiy
MA
Mathematics
Susan Polansky Francis Pratt
Eastern Nazarene College
BS
Head of Social
Harvard University
M.Ed.
Studies Dept.
Joan Pratt
Bates College
AB
Science
Charoltte Remaley
University of Alabama
BS, MA
Mathematics
Barbara Rosen
Rutgers University
BA
French
Ilse Rowe
Boston University
BA
French
Kristen Sage
Smith College
BA
English
Jane Shuffelton
Radcliffe College
AB
French
Isadore Stearns
University of Maine
BS
Physical
Ralph Stetson
Northeastern University
Industrial
James Sullivan
Merrimack College
BA
Science
Antoinette Tesoniero
Middlebury College
BA
English
Caroline Vattes
Mass. College of Art
BS
Columbia University
MA
Art
Henry Wall
Salem State College
BS
Boston University
M.Ed.
Business
*Janet Whitney Charles Wilcox
Simmons College
BS
English
University of Maine
BS,
Guidance
M.Ed.
Raymond Wooster
Eastern Nazarene College
BS
Mathematics
Harvard School of Ed.
AMT
Education
Arts
Cornell University
BS
Science
English
Education
MA
Lang. Dept.
*On leave of absence
Science Head of
Mary Keefe
Emanuel College
Constantine Limberakis
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THE TOWN OF ACTON
REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
I am pleased to submit herewith my annual report as Principal of the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.
ENROLLMENT BY MONTHS FOR 1963
Grade
January
February
March
April
May
June
7
196
195
197
195
197
197
8
165
165
165
166
167
166
9
171
172
173
171
170
170
10
160
160
160
161
159
159
11
1 40
138
137
137
137
135
12
84
85
86
85
84
84
Post Graduate
2
2
2
2
2
1
Total
918
917
920
917
916
912
Grade
September
October
November December
7
232
229
226
229
8
197
196
193
196
9
180
172
175
174
10
164
162
161
163
11
164
166
166
170
12
138
137
137
137
Post Graduate
0
1
1
1
Total
1075
1063
1059
1070
These figures if examined with care show the changes that take place from month to month in our school population. They also bring to the fore- front the fact that in January 1963 we had 918 students and that by September 1963 we had reached a grand total of 1075 students. We do not have a static student population for we are constantly gaining some and some are trans- ferring to other schools.
EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL CHOICES
Class of 1963:
Number of Students
Percentage from Class
Total Number of Students
82
100.00
Colleges or Specialized Schools
59
70.73
Full Time Employment
11
14.63
Armed Services
9
10.98
Unknown
3
3.66
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ENTERED: Atlantic College, Wales, Bates College, Brown University, Franklin and Marshall College, Jackson College, Keene State Teachers College, Lowell Technological Institute, Lycoming College, Mary Washington College, Massachusetts College of Art, Mt. Hol- yoke College, Nasson College, Murray State College, Northeastern University, Oklahoma State University, Springfield College at Fitchburg, State College at Framingham, Syracuse University, Tufts University, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, Ursinus College.
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JUNIOR COLLEGES: Becker Junior College, Colby Junior College, Fisher Junior College, Lasell Junior College, Westbrook Junior College.
BUSINESS SCHOOLS: Bentley College, Bryant and Stratton, Center Secretarial School, Chandler School for Women, Ward Schools.
NURSING SCHOOLS: Beth-Israel Hospital School of Nursing, Melrose- Wakefield Hospital School of Nursing, Newton-Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing.
PRIVATE PREPARATORY SCHOOLS: Chauncey Hall School, Williston Academy.
TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS: Butera School of Art, Coyne Electrical and Technical School, Kenneth School of Hair Design, Mansfield School of Hairdressing, Northeast School of Broadcasting, Stockbridge School of Agriculture.
SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICES:
Noteworthy event of 1963 in the high school library was the growing circulation of books. Our statistics show that our total circulation was 32,400 books. We now have 4,433 books on the shelves, and we subscribe to sixty-two magazines and papers.
Our reference materials have been augmented and improved, and as a result the students are performing a great deal of research work and project work.
CURRICULUM:
Next in importance to excellent teaching is a sound curricula. There- fore, for the last three years we have been scrutinizing our offerings in the light of what other excellent schools are doing and against recommendations of the National Commission on Mathematics, Commission on English, Col- lege Entrance Examination Board recommendations on mathematics and science, "Biological Sciences Curriculum Study" and we have been meeting with heads of departments and teachers. In developing our curricula we have set down in written form curriculum guides which are both comprehensive and flexible and yet are organized in a sequential pattern of learning ex- periences. As a result of this curriculum study the following changes have been made or are in the process: 1. We have changed from SMSG mathe - matics program to a modern mathematics series which combines traditional algebra with modern. 2. We are planning on using BSCS biology materials for selected classes in grades 10 and 12 next September. 3. We have initiated an "Advanced Biology" class for qualified grade 12 students. 4. The history department is re-evaluating our international relations course in the light of setting up pre-requisites for admission to this course. 5. We have solidified our offerings of French in grades 7 and 8. We are using a text, "ALM French" Level One and each student has a copy.
Before closing this report, I sincerely feel that special recognition should be given to the students, teachers, and custodians of the Acton- Boxborough Regional High School for the manner in which they have taken care of the building. Visitors are constantly amazed when we tell them the number of years we have occupied the school.
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May I express to Mr. O'Connell, Superintendent of Schools, and to the School Committee my appreciation for their guidance and cooperation, I should like to stress the outstanding cooperation of the many facets of our school which have worked harmoniously to serve the best interests of our splendid student body. We are most fortunate to have such an excellent faculty, guidance staff, secretarial staff, custodians and cafeteria group.
RAYMOND J. GREY Principal
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
December 31, 1963
Mr. William O'Connell Superintendent of Schools Acton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. O' Connell:
I herewith submit my annual report as school physician.
The annual physical examinations were completed in November. Special examinations for those participating in organized athletics were conducted at the beginning of the school year. Parents were notified of medical, dental, and orthopedic defects as encountered.
In conjunction with the Board of Health, clinics were held for Tuberculin Testing, Diphtheria, Tetanus immunization and oral administration of Type III Sabin poliomyelitis vaccine.
I wish to thank you, the townspeople, teachers, and school and town nurses for their cooperation and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL P. GATES, M.D.
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
January to December 1963, Inclusive
Physical examinations by Dr. Paul P. Gates, school physician, began on September 4 and included Junior and Senior High competitive sport candi- dates, all students in grades 4, 7, and 10 and students who have not had a physical examination within the past three years. A total of 1136 physical examinations, an increase of 119 over 1962, was completed on October 30, 1963. Referrals were sent to parents on medical and dental defects.
Hearing testing began on October 7th and has been completed except for new students. The number of children tested are:
Tested 2655 Primary School 27
Retested 100 Elementary School 51
Regional School 25
All parents were notified of hearing test failures by mail.
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Mrs. Larsen is to be complimented on the fine work she did during the hearing testing.
Vision testing will not be started until January, 1964.
A total of 315 students in grades 1, 5 and 9 was given a diphtheria- tetanus toxoid booster during three clinics in April.
In January, March and May three types of the Sabin polio vaccine were given to all students. The number of students given the Sabin vaccine was:
Type I 1680
Type II 2274 Type III 1724
During April, two Preschool Clinics were held and 60 children were given physical examinations by Dr. Paul P. Gates, school physician.
Mantoux testing for Tuberculosis, which was done on November 6, 13 and 20, included 766 students in grades 1, 4, 7 and 11, 5 cafeteria workers and 2 school personnel.
Daily nursing visits to each of the three schools covered sickness, com- municable disease check and accidents. During the past school year 83 stu- dents accidents were covered by school insurance.
Regional High School 65 Elementary High School 6
Primary High School 12
The carrying out of an effective health program in the schools is not a one-person job. Thanks should be given to Mr. O'Connell, the principals and school personnel, Mrs. Johnston, Dr. Gates, Mrs. Hale and the parents and students. Without their help and cooperation a proper program of prophyl- axis and treatment would have been impossible.
To my successor, Mrs. Janet Loughlin, I wish the best of success in carrying forward the school health program.
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY J. OLSON, R.N.
School Nurse
THE TOWN OF ACTON
AGE AND GRADE DISTRIBUTION TABLE (October 1, 1963)
PRE-SCHOOL
Entering Class of
1969 1968 1967 1966
1965 1964
5 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
1.8 19
Total
Pre-
School 200
225
281
293
310
325
Grade
I
29
255
17
301
II
28
222
26 226
21
2
284
IV
28
211
28
1
268
V
28
192
29
1
250
VI
27
163
33
2
225
Opportunity Class
1
2
1
4
Elementary
1610
VII
26
146
26
5
203
VIII
32
128
21
2
1
184
IX
25
103
26
3
1
158
X
24
110
19
1
154
XI ยท
25
106
15
3
149
XII
30
83
6
1 120
Regional High School
968
(Acton Students only) .
29 283 274 280 262 250 219 212 183 153 163 160 100 6 4
2578
2
278
III
35
85
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GRADUATION EXERCISES
June 7, 1963
Frances Albright Lee Walker
Salutatorian Valedictorian Scholarship Awards:
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Alumni Association Scholarship
Francis Albright Wayne Pasanen
Springfield College Brown University
Blanchard Memorial Scholarship Brian Perkins Bentley College of Accounting and Finance
West Acton Woman's Club Scholarship Jane Standley University of California, Los Angeles
Bates College
Acton Center Woman's Club Scholarship Dana Dertinger Acton Parent-Teacher's Association Scholarship Edward Bailey
Keene Teachers College
Acton Rotary Club Scholarship Judith Franzosa Acton Firemen's Association Scholarship Robert Hansen Lee Walker
University of Massachusetts Mt. Holyoke College
Acton Garden Club Scholarship William Cowley
Stockbridge School of Agriculture
Acton Lions Club Scholarship David Brzezinski
Lowell Technological Institute University of Massachusetts
Acton Teachers' Association Scholarship Jane Standley University of California, Los Angeles
John E. Donelan Scholarship Ellen Hatch University of Massachusetts Edwards Quimby Post No. 284 American Legion Medals
Charles Hansen Anita Preston
Harvard Club in Concord Book Prize Donald Shelley Rensselaer-Polytechnic Institute Medal Lee Walker Bausch and Lomb Medal Lee Walker
Daughters of the American Revolution Award Anita Preston Outstanding Senior of the Class of 1963 Anita Preston Award for Mathematics Lee Walker National Honor Society Members:
Seniors: Frances Albright, Richard Brennan, David Brzezinski, Kathryn Darling, Dana Dertinger, Judith Franzosa, Charles Hansen, Robert Hansen, Ellen Hatch, Charles Horne, James Mann, Margaret Moland, Joyce Muir, Judith Nordberg, Dianne Notargiacomo, Carolyn O'Keeffe, Wayne Pasanen, Anita Preston, Joan Smith, Jane Standley, Lee Walker
Juniors: Ellen Anderson, Richard Armstrong, Laura Bouley, Andrew Crawford, Barbara Custance, Harry Gould, June Knight, John MacPhee, Betsy McElvein, Janet Mclaughlin, Karen Nylander, Pauline Oman, Donald Platine, Elizabeth Robinson, Donald Shelley, Dorothy Stewart, Kenneth Stowell, James Vinal, Maureen Wall, David Westphalen
-
Margaret Moland
Fisher Junior College .
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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Proposed Budget for 1964 January 1 - December 31, 1964
ADMINISTRATION
School Committee
$ 400.00
Salaries .
11,550.00
Conference Attendance
150.00
Expendable Supplies
400.00
Printing and Advertising
30.00
Magazines, Books, Dues
100.00
School Census .
150.00
Related Insurance
157.00
Miscellaneous
900.00
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION
$ 13,837.00
INSTRUCTION
Present Staff Salaries
$388,692.00
Additional Staff (4)
8,000.00
Sabbatical Leave Substitutes
4,000.00
Substitute Teachers
3,000.00
Conferences and Travel
600.00
Related Insurance
5,480.00
Miscellaneous
1,000.00
Total Salaries and Related Expenses
$410,772.00
Textbooks
Art .
$ 100.00
Business
380.00
English
1,860.00
Guidance
200.00
Home Economics
250.00
Industrial Arts
100.00
Languages
2,188.00
Mathematics
1,250.00
Music
437.00
Orientation
100.00
Physical Education .
75.00
Remedial Reading
250.00
Science
1,000.00
Social Studies
775.00
Supplementary Reading
1,000.00
Miscellaneous
1,500.00
Total Textbooks $ 11,465.00
Instructional Supplies (Specific)
Art
$ 1,400.00
Audio-Visual Aids
400.00
Business.
200.00
Guidance.
1,280.00
Home Economics
2,000.00
Industrial Arts
1,800.00
Mathematics
105.00
Music.
475.00
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Physical Education $ 764.00
Science
1,000.00
Total Supplies (Specific)
$ 9,424.00
Instructional Supplies (General) $ 3,700.00
TOTAL EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION $435,361.00
OPERATION OF PLANT
Salaries
$ 16,790.00
Supplies
3,500.00
Fuel
7,500.00
Water
350.00
Gas .
625.00
Electricity
6,000.00
Plowing
800.00
Telephone s
1,500.00
Related Insurance
448.00
Miscellaneous
500.00
TOTAL OPERATION OF PLANT
$ 38,013.00
MAINTENANCE OF PLANT
Instructional Equipment
$ 1,200.00
General Maintenance Equipment
1,500.00
Replacements
1,250.00
Miscellaneous
300.00
TOTAL MAINTENANCE OF PLANT $ 4,250.00
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Library
$ 4,000.00
School Nurse .
2,450.00
School Physician
400.00
Eye and Ear Tests
200.00
Health Supplies
150.00
Middlesex County Retirement System Assessment
2,500.00
Insurance .
3,800.00
Related Insurance
111.00
Miscellaneous
700.00
TOTAL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
$ 14,311.00
OUTLAY
Sewing Machine
$ 210.00
Table Saw .
200.00
Box and Pan Brake .
525.00
Tablet Arm Chairs
600.00
Music - Instruments and Equipment
2,270.00
Miscellaneous
400.00
TOTAL OUTLAY
$ 4,205.00
TRANSPORTATION
Pupil Transportation
$ 43,704.00
Field Trips . .
500.00
Contingencies
2,000.00
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION
$ 46,204.00
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SPECIAL CHARGES
70% Blanchard Auditorium 1963 Operating Expense
$ 6,696.00
MISCELLANEOUS
$ 1,000.00
RECAPITULATION
Administration $ 13,837.00
Instruction
435,361.00
Operation of Plant
38,013.00
Maintenance of Plant
4,250.00
Non-Instructional Services
14,311.00
Outlay .
4,205.00
Transportation
46,204.00
Special Charges
6,696.00
Miscellaneous
1,000.00
TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION $563,877.00
CAPITAL COST, DEBT SERVICE 144,355.00
NON-CLASSIFIED, SCHOOL ATHLETIC FUND 8,355.00
GRAND TOTAL
$716,587.00
GROSS OPERATING BUDGET.
$563,877.00
Less (1) Bal. 1963 Op. Budget
$ 14,926.54
(2) 62-63 Transportation Reimbursement 28,780.40 43,706.94
$520,170.06
DEBT SERVICE
Interest
34,355.00
Maturing Debt .
$110,000.00
Less: State Aid
65,400.00
44,600.00
NON-CLASSIFIED
School Athletic Fund .
8,355.00
TOTAL ASSESSMENT
$607,480.06
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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
APPORTIONMENT OF THE CHARGES TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE TOWNS OF ACTON AND BOXBOROUGH YEAR 1964
ACTON
*Operating Expenses, 91.1% of . . $505,766.46 ** $460,753.25
Cost of Transportation 37,584.00
Less Reimbursement (62-63) 23,180.40 14,403.60
Debt Service, 95% of $78,955.00 75,007.25
Non-Classified, 91.1% of $8,355.00 7,611.40
$557,775.50
BOXBOROUGH
*Operating Expenses, 8.9% of $505,766.46 ** $ 45,013.21 Cost of Transportation . 5,600.00
Less Reimbursement (62-63) 5,600.00 0.00
Debt Service, 5% of $78,955.00 3,947.75
Non-Classified, 8.9% of $8,355.00 743.60
$ 49,704.56
TOTAL ASSESSMENTS
$607,480.06
* Acton Student Enrollment 10/1/63 968
Boxborough Student Enrollment 10/1/63 94
1062
** Gross Operating Budget Less: 12/31/63 Balance Transportation contract amounts
$563,877.00
- 14,926.54
- 43,184.00
$505,766.46
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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Treasurer's Report December 31, 1963
Balance, December 31, 1962
$ 93,104.61
Receipts, 1963:
Town of Acton . $510,128.33
Town of Boxborough 41,850.26
State Aid for Construction 65,485.89
Federal Aid 19,330.82
Transportation Reimbursement 28,780.40
School Lunch
51,732.02
School Athletics
1,692.18
Federal Taxes
59,450.59
State Taxes 5,604.53
Teachers' Retirement 17,130.61
County Retirement 2,296.14
Teachers' Insurance 671.25
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
3,896.16
Group Life Insurance 433.84
Miscellaneous
885.04
Total Receipts
809,368.06
Total
$902,472.67
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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Treasurer's Report December 31, 1963
Disbursements, 1963:
Maintenance and Operation:
General Control. $ 12,835.12
Instruction 376,063.58
Operation of Plant 35,531.03
Maintenance 3,739.93
Auxiliary Agencies 13,119.51
Outlay 2,142.59
Transportation
39,130.00
Special Charges
6,370.00
Miscellaneous 610.70
School Lunch
52,853.69
School Athletics 14,377.79
Federal Taxes 59,450.59
State Taxes 5,556.50
Teachers' Retirement .
17,130.61
County Retirement 2,296.14
Teachers' Insurance . 671.25
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
3,896.16
Group Life Insurance 433.16
Federal Aid
4,900.49
Construction
3,121.60
Payment on Principal
110,000.00
Interest on Debt 37,550.00
Total Disbursements $801,780.44
Balance, December 31, 1963
100,692.23
$902,472.67
PRISCILLA FELT
Treasurer
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SECTION D
REPORT OF THE ARCHIVES COMMITTEE 94
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS. 94
REPORT OF THE ACTON BUILDING COMMITTEE 95
REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR. 96
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS . 97
REPORT OF THE ACTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION 98
CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT 98
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER 99
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE ELIZABETH WHITE FUND . . 100
REPORT OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. 100
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 102
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE GOODNOW FUND 103
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH. 104
REPORT OF THE TOWN NURSE 109
REPORT OF SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR 110
REPORT OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 110
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS 112
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES . 112
REPORT OF THE INSURANCE COMMITTEE . 112
LIBRARY REPORT .113
REPORT OF THE CITIZENS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF
WEST ACTON. .115
REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT 116
REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD .116
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD 117
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT .118
REPORT OF THE PUBLIC CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS
COMMITTEE 121
REPORT OF RECREATION COMMISSION .127
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 128
REPORT OF THE STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE 128
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS 128
REPORT OF THE FOREST COMMITTEE 131
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN. 131
REPORT OF THE VETERANS' AGENT 131
REPORT OF THE WELFARE BOARD . 132
REPORT OF WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AGENT .133
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228th ANNUAL REPORT OF
REPORT OF THE ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
To The Honorable Board Of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
We submit our annual report for the Archives Committee herewith.
During the year 1963 the Committee has met several times. For the most part its activities have been somewhat of a routine nature in connection with microfilming records and book binding.
The Committee takes note of the fact that an addition is to be constructed at the Library in Acton Center. It is hoped that some space in the new part of the building will be allocated for a storage and display area for some of the articles of historical interest that are owned by the Town. An opportun- ity for the citizens of the town to see such an exhibit and appreciate these visual evidences of Acton's heritage would be most gratifying to the members of the Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK S. KENNEDY JOYCE H. WOODHEAD WARREN F. BIRCH
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Acton Board of Appeals held eleven (11) public hearings during the year 1963 on the following matters:
A. Permits for earth removal
Granted - 5; Denied - 1
B. Permits for specific uses and exceptions
Granted - 1; Denied - 0
C. Variances from the requirements of the Protective Zoning By-Law Granted - 0; Denied - 3
D. Appeals from Decisions of the Board of Selectmen Granted - 0; Denied - 1
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM C. SAWYER CRAIG E. LUNDBERG HAYWARD S. HOUGHTON
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THE TOWN OF ACTON
REPORT OF THE ACTON BUILDING COMMITTEE
Acton, Massachusetts To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
During the year 1963 the Acton Building Committee worked on the following projects.
1. Julia McCarthy School
The appropriation for the Julia McCarthy addition of $125,729.33, the total spent with all bills received and paid was $111,299.34.
Cost of Construction $ 98,622.70
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