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The rapid growth of Medfield will definitely soon justify the appointment of a permanent chief and it is hoped that the townspeople will give this matter serious consideration.
In 1961, there were 78 alarms, classified as follows:
Buildings
5
Chimney
2
Woods
20
Grass
10
Oil Burners
7
Automobiles
7
Lawn Mower
1
Scrap Lumber
2
Insulation
1
Grease
1
Public Dump
3
Rubbish on Highway
3
State Hospital
1
Hat Factory
1
Accidents
3
Mutual Aid
1
Storm Standby
2
Calls from Fire Tower
3
False
2
Person locked out
1
Man removed from roof
1
Child removed from tree
1
Reports Investigated
27
Oil Burner Permits issued
37
Buildings Inspected
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A REMINDER! PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OPEN AIR FIRES.
In closing, I wish to thank the officers and men in the Department, all members of the Police Department, Fire Alarm operators, and all other Town Departments who were so helpful during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
KENNETH R. CLARK,
Chief
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
January 9, 1962
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
The following is the report of the Board of Public Welfare for the year 1961.
Early in 1961 it was necessary for Lawton B. Kingsbury to resign as a member of the Board of Public Welfare. At this time this Board of Public Welfare expresses to Mr. Kingsbury the thanks of the towns- people of Medfield for his long, faithful and competent service during his many years as a Board member. Right after his election to his fourth term as a Board member, William S. Farmer passed away. We express to his family the appreciation of the townspeople for his faithful and competent service. Mr. Theodore B. Pederson, a former member of this Board of Public Welfare and Mr. Edwin S. Mitchell were appointed to serve until the Annual Town Election.
A total of thirty-one Old Age Assistance cases, three Aid to De- pendent Children cases, three Disability Assistance cases, fifteen Medi- cal Aid for the Aged cases and five General Relief cases were admin- istered during the year. Nineteen applications for aid were received and processed. Sixteen applicants were found eligible and were granted aid. Three applicants were found ineligible.
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In Memoriam
WILLIAM S. FARMER
Selectman Board of Public Welfare
Aid rendered in all categories was as follows:
Old Age Assistance
$23,943.83
Medical Assistance for the Aged
26,370.10
Aid to Dependent Children
3,364.23
Disability Assistance
5,076.09
General Relief
3,369.89
Medical Assistance for the Aged, a category of aid effective Octo- ber 1, 1960 and still in its infancy in 1961, introduced a completely new trend in the assistance field, with new and different eligibility require- ments.
The Medical Care Plan with its numerous fee schedules is func- tioning in a systematic manner, providing a control, but giving to our aged and ill, adequate medical care. The high cost of medical care is and has been of concern to your Welfare Department.
Early in 1961 our Legislators liberalized the Aid to Dependent Children program by reducing some eligibility requirements and by eliminating others. Families with unemployed fathers were given added consideration.
This year a smaller group of Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance recipients received increases as of September 1st. As an ad- ded resource to some of our recipients, these increased Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance grants reduced some grants.
The above mentioned changes for the year 1961 have been a major factor in increased administrative case work, recording and clerical duties, plus the increase in periodic reporting, so essential to this program.
During 1961 the State Department of Public Welfare conducted several educational training courses which were of great benefit to our personnel.
It is the purpose of those directly responsible for the administra- tion of this Welfare Program that adequate service be rendered to recipients, according to the State Standards, always keeping in mind the taxpayer.
Helen E. Kennedy, Senior Clerk and Doris M. Carr, Director of Public Assistance have continued to serve this Board of Public Wel- fare commendably. For their able assistance during the year the Board wishes to publicly thank them.
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In conclusion, this Board wishes to acknowledge its appreciation for the excellent cooperation given this Board by the Town Officials, Doctors and private business men and to extend publicly their thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
WARREN C. BOIS, Chairman THEODORE B. PEDERSON, Clerk EDWIN S. MITCHELL, Third Member
REPORT OF THE WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
To the Selectmen:
1960 Actual
1961 Actual
1962 Estimate
New Services-Complete
67
88
140
New Services-Incomplete
14
25
Thousand Gals. Pumped
126,333
113,170
150,000
Thousand Gals. Sold
77,462
90,275
105,000
Water Sold
$36,758
$41,307
$47,800
Service Materials and Labor
7,665
7,643
10,000
$44,423
$48,950
$57,800
Departmental Expense:
Water pumped
6,877
6,491
7,800
Dist. Syst. Exp.
16,632
16,812
19,400
New Services and Meters
7,405
8,272
10,600
$30,814
$31,575
$37,800
Departmental Service:
Evans Pumping Station
$ 5,808
$ 4,722
$ 4,646
Second Well and Pump
4,832
4,604
5,913
Water Main Exten.
3,143
2,105
1,050
$13,783
$11,431
$11,609
Totals
$44,697
$43,006
$49,409
Respectfully submitted, JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Chairman HARRY R. LEIGHTON
Water and Sewerage Board
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1961 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Planning Board held regular meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. In addition, there were several special meetings for hearings and subdivision plan approvals.
A revision of the "Rules and Regulations for the Subdivision of Land in Medfield" was affected.
A zoning change with respect to minimum frontage requirements was passed.
Subdivisions:
There are at least ten separate subdivisions now being developed in this town. A considerable number of inspections were made of the street construction in these subdivisions and the builders were required to correct any discrepancies that were noted. Several builders were called in to account for their not finishing the street construction with- in the two-year time limit. In two cases, the work was finally com- pleted and the streets accepted by the town. The other cases still require some modification. At present, the approval of two subdivi- sions is being withheld until certain errors are corrected.
It is the opinion of this Board that serious consideration be given to the reconstruction and widening of Pound Street. This area is very heavily traveled due to the new Junior and Senior High School and at present there are no sidewalks for use by the students and the traveled way is entirely inadequate for the traffic now using the street.
The Board has met with the Planning Boards of adjacent towns in an effort to have the Massachusetts Department of Public Works relo- cate and build a new Route 109.
Liaison has been maintained with the Park and Recreation Com- mission and members of the Planning Board have regularly attended the meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Work has been completed on assigning house numbers to all houses in the subdivisions that have been approved in the last few years.
A complete new set of Rules and Regulations for the removal of earth and rock has been formulated and we are asking that the towns- people consider the adoption of them as part of the By-Laws of the town.
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It is the firm conviction of this Board that in order to plan for the future in an intelligent manner, it will be necessary to begin to assem- ble a set of general plans that will include the following:
(a) Contour plan of the town (from aerial survey).
(b) Extension of the Sewerage System and the Sewage Dis- posal to include the entire town.
(c) Assessors' plans brought up to date to compliment the present re-evaluation study that was made several years ago.
(d) A study of the extension of the water system.
(e) A study of the town drainage to include its extension and disposal.
(f) A study of proposed streets to include new locations of traveled ways and relocation of existing ways. -
(g) Land Use Plans to include off-street parking in the center of the town, rezoning to enlarge the business district, con- servation of marsh lands, and a study for proposed recre- ation areas.
We also urge the adoption of the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C. "Conservation Commissions; Establishment, Powers and Duties:" and thus create a conservation commission to act for the benefit of the town.
Respectfully submitted,
Medfield Planning Board
WILLIAM F. ROGERS, Chairman CHARLES C. CAIN, Vice Chairman ROGER E. HARDY EVERETT J. WILLS
ERNEST L. SPENCER, Secretary
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JURY LIST - 1962
Adams, Dwight E .- 20 Oak Street Aronson, James O .- Nebo Street Baker, Ralph A .- 39 Frairy Street Bangs, Beatrice-166 South Street Bangs, Gerald W .- 166 South Street Beard, Raymond E .- 7 Pine Street Belmont, John-40 Frairy Street Boyce, Clarence M .- 125 South Street Burr, Herbert B .- 18 Summer Street Carlson, Norman H .- Causeway Street Clarke, Warren G .- Robert Sproul Road Codding, Catherine F .- 48 South St. Connors, John J .- 3 East Main Street Conrick, William L .- 29 South Street Coulter, Robert L .- Winter Street Cox, Charles F .- 125 North Street Cox, Charles F., Jr .- 125 North Street Dornig, Ruth F .- 44 Spring Street Dumont, Louis R .- 107 North Street Ehnes, Philip G .- 64 North Street Ford, Philip N .- 435 Main Street Goes, Manuel, Jr .- Hospital Road Gronberg, Evelyn-Pine Street Hagman, Theresa L .- Philip Street Handy, Merritt F., Jr .- 37 Janes Avenue Hann, Donald P .- Philip Street Hobbs, Hollis-34 South Street Holmer, James O .- Bridge Street Hull, Charles W .- 90 North Street Kenny, Charles-Main Street Marcionette, Joseph L .- Philip Street McGlynn, Charles C .- 5 Remsen Avenue Palumbo, Vincent A .- West Street Pemple, Frederic C .- North Street Poli, Mary-35 Frairy Street Ricker, Henry L .- 52 Adams Street Robinson, Warren L .- 4 Remsen Avenue
Insurance
United Airlines
Maintenance Man
Housewife (Clerk)
Clerk Barber
Machinist
Retired
Supervisor
Builder
Tabulating Supervisor Housewife (Machine Operator) Farmer
Supervisor
Foreman
Checker United States Post Office Housewife (Bookbinder)
Presser
Fireman
Retired
Truck Driver
Housewife (Salesman) Housewife (Waiter)
Proprietor
Senior Systems Analyst Woodworker
Porter Accountant
Real Estate Broker Proprietor
Registry of Motor Vehicles Proprietor
Insurance
Housewife (Retired)
Treasurer
Interior Decorator
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Ryan, Harold-51 Pound Street Sabbag, Walter-483 Main Street Sloan, Thomas H., Jr .- 16 Dale Street Spender, Howard-Granite Street Thorp, James C .- Westview Road Vasaturo, Alfred C .- 18 Miller Street Wheelwright, Edmund M .- Elm Street Wicks, Frederic S .- Main Street
Retired Carpenter Foreman Order Correspondent
Manager
Tax Accountant Mailman
Retired Account Executive
REPORT ON TOWN OF MEDFIELD SEAL
The first quarter of the shield contains an accurate drawing of the first book of the records of the town in its present condition.
The book is opened at the second page, at the middle of which commences the "Compact of 1649," as it is known, the signatures thereto being on the opposite page. The opening lines of the compact are as follows: "For as much for the further promulgation of the Gospell, the subdueing of this part of the earth amongst the rest given to the sonnes of Adam and the enlargemt of the bounds of the habita- tions formerly designed by God to some of his people in this wilder- ness," etc.
Facsimiles of the word "For as" appear on the book as drawn on the shield.
The second quarter contains thirteen Puritan's heads placed in heraldic order and symbolizing the thirteen settlers of the town.
The third quarter contains a garrison house, with Noon Hill in the distance, surmounted by an heraldic sun. The garrison house was sketched by Mr. Monks from an illustration in the library of the Genealogical Society, and is no doubt similar in appearance to those which were built in Medfield. Noon Hill is said to have been so named by the early settlers for the reason that the sun appeared to them to stand directly above its summit at noon.
The fourth quarter contains a torch and a tomahawk, symbolizing King Philip's War and the attempted destruction of the town. They are placed "in saltier," or crossed, in recognition of the religious ele-
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ment in the character of the founders of the town. For a divider in the ribbon of the seal the Committee have used the rhododendron.
As in heraldry quarterings represent a uniting of families, so on the shield of the accompanying design they represent a uniting of events, showing in the first quarter the beginning of the town by the signing of the compact; in the second quarter, the arrival of the original settlers on the land; in the third quarter, the building of garrison houses to protect the land; and, in the last quarter, the attempt of the Indians to burn and destroy what the settlers had made.
Medfield
March 2, 1896
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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
and
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1961
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
James T. Frame, Jr. Chairman
Walter Frank Vice-Chairman
Joseph H. Donahue Secretary
Alton H. Hartford Financial Secretary
Warren Stubblebine
Term expires 1962
Term expires 1963
Term expires 1963
Term expires 1962
Term expires 1964
Superintendent of Schools
Thomas A. Blake Office-Medfield High School Residence-Nebo Street, Medfield
FLeetwood 9-4367
FLeetwood 9-6979
Principal of the High School
Charles F. Mains Office-Medfield High School
Residence-Pound Street
Fleetwood 9-4367 FLeetwood 9-4927
Elementary School Principal
Maude S. Washburn Office-Memorial School Residence-326 Common Street, Walpole
FLeetwood 9-4352 MOntrose 8-1195
School Secretaries
Virginia D. Kerr, 2 Robinson Road (Supt.) Mary Shugrue, West Street (Elem.)
Minna Davis, Harding Street (Jr .- Sr. High) Priscilla Clarke, Sproul Road (Jr .- Sr. High)
Fleetwood 9-6315
Fleetwood 9-6038
Fleetwood 9-6205
Fleetwood 9-6259
School Physician
A. Ritchie Stagg, M.D., 25 Pleasant Street
FLeetwood 9-6005
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School Nurse
Mrs. Madeleine Harding, R.N., North Street
Fleetwood 9-6142
Custodians
Walter F. Reynolds, 4 Curve Street (Head Custodian)
FLeetwood 9-6223
John B. Gattoni, 13 Summer Street
Fleetwood 9-6365 FLeetwood 9-4536
John Grover, 25 Frairy Street
Ercole Iafolla, 34 Frairy Street
FLeetwood 9-4386
Henry Magnussen, 89 South Street Fleetwood 9-6138 Fleetwood 9-6740
Edward Newhall, 16 South Street
School Calendar
Second Term: January 3 through February 17
Third Term:
February 27 through April 14
Fourth Term: April 24 through June 23
First Term: September 11 through December 22
Holidays
March 31-Good Friday
May 30-Memorial Day
October 27-Teacher's Convention
November 11-Veterans Day
November 23, 24-Thanksgiving
No-School Signals
Junior-Senior High School:
Fire alarm at 6:45 A.M.
Elementary School:
Fire alarm at 7:00 A.M.
Notice will also be broadcast over radio stations WBZ, WHDH and WKOX.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
As will be seen in the very complete Superintendent's report, there seems to be no let up in the increasing school population. Refer- ence to previous town reports shows a consistency of the same school problem-where to put the newcomers-and we can see no early solution. "More of the same" would seem to be a concise description of the school situation for the year just ended and for those in the immediate future.
The opening of the new Junior-Senior High School in the Fall made possible many long contemplated revisions in the curriculum and the scheduling of classes. Only through the helpful cooperation of the parents and townspeople could these improvements have been made possible.
The School Committee is grateful for the continued support ren- dered by the citizens of Medfield.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. FRAME, JR., Chairman WALTER FRANK, Vice-Chairman JOSEPH H. DONAHUE ALTON H. HARTFORD WARREN STUBBLEBINE
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Chairman and Members of the Medfield School Committee:
I have the honor to submit herewith my fifth Annual Report which is the tenth in a series of Annual Reports of the Superintendent of Schools in Medfield.
Enrollment by Age and Grade
October 1, 1961
Age
Grades
Totals
1
2 3 4
5
6 7 8 9 10
11
12
5
27
27
6
118
20
138
7
5 104
23
132
8
3 104 27
134
9
7 101
19
127
10
5
89
15
109
11
1 10
80
20
111
12
5 57
20
82
13
1 60
14
75
14
1 7
83
20
111
15
11
41
17
69
16
1
3 36
10
50
17
3 21
24
18
5 5
19
1
1
Total
150 127 134 134 118 100 79
87 109
64
57
36
1195
Boys
80
64
72
69
56
44
35
48
58
22
22
16
586
Girls
70
63
62
65
62
56
44
39
51
42
35
20
609
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TEACHERS DIRECTORY - DECEMBER 31, 1961
Name
Position
Education
Boston College Boston University
27
1957
Principal
Boston University
13
1949
James H. Morris, A.B., Ed.M., C.A.G.S.
Ass't. Principal
Boston University
7
1955
Algebra, General Science
Director of Guidance
Boston University
23
1961
Industrial Arts,
Suffolk University
1
1961
Driver Education
Business
Salem Teachers
1
1961
Mathematics
Boston College
4
1958
A. Bernardo Higuera, A.B., Ed.M.
Year Book Advisor
University of Vermont
7
1961
Daniel E. Hogan, B.S.
Librarian, English
Boston University
6
1961
Harry L. Kreshpane, B.S.
Social Studies
Northeastern University
1
1961
Stuart Langton, A.B.
Social Studies
Boston University
1
1961
Lawrence R. Loughlin, A.B.
English
Boston University
1
1961
Patricia M. Luttazi, B.S.
Home Economics
Framingham Teachers
9
1958
James E. Morris, B.S.E.
Industrial Arts,
Fitchburg Teachers
11
1950
Mechanical Drawing
Northeastern University
Wheaton College
25
1943
Elaine Pederzini, A.B.
Latin, English,
Head of English Dept.
Years Teaching Experience
When Appointed In Medfield
Thomas A. Blake, PH.B., Ed.M., C.A.G.S. HIGH SCHOOL Charles F. Mains, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Superintendent
Boston Teachers
Providence College
John B. Davidson, B.B.A., B.S.E., Ed.M. Francis M. Bibby, L.L.B.
Paul L. Carbone, B.S.E. John Cuoco, Jr., B.S.
French, Spanish,
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Name Olive Potter
Bernard C. Reddy, B.S.E.
Louise M. Richardson, B.S. Laura H. Smith, A.B., M.A. Estelle S. Stahl, A.B., M.F.A. Julia Warburton, A.B., Ed.M.
Position
Education
Business
17
1950
2
1961
Biology General Science
Home Economics VII-XII French, World History English
Framingham Teachers Vassar, Radcliffe, Lavalle
9
1952
39
1956
Radcliffe, Boston University
4
1959
Geometry, Physics,
University of Utah
14
1952
,
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Jean A. Gardner, A.B.
Charles F. Laverty, B.S., Ed.M.
English, Social Studies, Newspaper Advisor Latin, English
Syracuse University
2
1944
St. Michael's
6
1956
James F. McCarty, B.S.E.
Social Studies
Northeastern University
3
1960
John F. McGrath, A.B., Ed.M.
Social Studies
Stonehill College
9
1953
St. Michael's
Boston College
University of Connecticut
14
1956
Columbia Teachers
Mathematics, Science
University of Connecticut
7
1955
Boston Teachers
Years Teaching Experience
When Appointed In Medfield
Bay State Institute University of Vermont Boston Teachers
Chemistry
Boston University Tufts University
1961
Holy Cross
Elizabeth Sauer, B.S.
Science
John R. Sauer, B.S., Ed.M.
SUPERVISORS, GRADES İ-XII
Myrtle Cobb, B.S.
Art
Mass. School of Art
12
1955
Sarah R. Gilfix, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Remedial Reading
Boston University
3
1960
Robert D. Hersee, B.M.
Music
Boston University
4
1958
Nancy E. Kelley, B.S.
Physical Education
Bouve College
8
1961
Edward B. Keyes, B.S.
Physical Education
Boston University
5
1957
ELEMENTARY
Maude S. Washburn
Principal
Hyannis Normal
31
1942
University of Vermont
Winifred B. Bagley
Grade I
Perry
16
1955
Dorothy L. Clark
Grade I
Wheelock
17
1953
Shirley A. Gronberg, B.S.E.
Grade I
Lesley College
5
1957
Helen M. Grywacz, B.S.E.
Grade I
Salem Teachers
7
1961
Joan M. Rehm
Grade I
Perry
5
1961
Eleanor G. Sylvester, B.S.E.
Grade I
Wheelock
10
1960
Olga E. Carlson, B.S.E.
Grade II
Boston University
5
1961
Sandra J. Harmon, B.S.E.
Grade II
Lesley College
3
1959
Dorothy Little, B.S.E.
Grade II
Farmington Teachers
12
1959
Catherine F. Mafusie, B.S.E.
Grade II
Boston University
14
1952
Josephine Roche
Grade II
Framingham Teachers
27
1953
Helen M. Brown
Grade III
Framingham Teachers
12
1959
Mary D. Lahnston
Grade III
Fitchburg Teachers
19
1953
Maureen E. Mahoney, A.B.
Grade III
Newton College of the
Sacred Heart
1
1961
Gertrude McCormick
Grade III
Boston Normal
15
1956
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Name
Position
Education
Years Teaching Experience
When Appointed In Medfield
Josephine McMahon, B.S.
Grade III
Emporia State Teachers
11
1955
Marjorie L. McNeish, B.S.E.
Grade IV
Framingham Teachers
2
1960
Rita C. Pineau, B.S.E.
Grade IV
Framingham Teachers
2
1960
Alice E. Smith
Grade IV
Hyannis Teachers
18
1956
Naomi R. Beard, B.S.
Grade V
Appalachian Teachers
6
1961
Nina Dow
Grade V
Gorham, Boston University
15
1956
G. Evelyn Kenefick
Grade V
Framingham Teachers
14
1955
Boston Univ., Univ. of Mass.
(1930-1934)
Anna M. Rossi, B.S.E.
Grade V
Bridgewater Teachers
15
1950
Boston University
(1944-1946)
Jeanne A. Bibby, B.S.E.
Grade VI
Framingham Teachers
10
1961
(1940-1942) (1951-1954)
Judith J. Ernst, B.S.E.
Grade VI
Framingham Teachers
1
1961
Madelyn E. Greene, B.S.E.
Grade VI
Fordham University
18
1957
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PERSONNEL CHANGES
New Personnel
Appointment Effective
Junior-Senior High School
John B. Davidson, Director of Guidance
Priscilla Clarke, Secretary
Francis M. Bibby, Industrial Arts Paul L. Carbone, Business Subjects Jean Gardner, English, Social Studies A. Bernardo Higuera, French, Spanish, Daniel Hogan, Librarian, English Harry Kreshpane, Social Studies Stuart Langton, Social Studies
Lawrence Loughlin, English Bernard Reddy, Biology, General Science Nancy Kelley, Physical Education
Henry Magnussen, Custodian
September 1961
July 1961 September 1961 September 1961 September 1961 September 1961 August 1961
September 1961 October 1961 September 1961
September 1961
September 1961
July 1961
Elementary School
Olga E. Carlson, Grade II
September 1961
Helen M. Grywacz, Grade I
September 1961
Christine Litchfield, Grade IV
September 1961
Maureen E. Mahoney, Grade III
September 1961
Joan M. Rehm, Grade I
September 1961
Naomi R. Beard, Grade V
September 1961
Jeanne A. Bibby, Grade VI
January 1961
Judith J. Ernst, Grade VI
September 1961
Edward Newhall, Custodian
April 1961
Resignations
Alice J. Field, Grade VI
Patricia Rizza, Grade VI
June 1961 January 1961
Ellen Shapiro, Grade I Jane Friel, Grade III
June 1961
G. Marshall Chick, Junior High
June 1961
Marjorie Hall, Junior High
June 1961
Richard Dargan, Senior High
June 1961
John J. Harrington, Guidance Richard J. O'Keefe, Senior High
July 1961
July 1961
Military Leave
Harry Kreshpane, Senior High
October 1961
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August 1961
Maternity Leave
Mary Jane Keyes, Grade II
September 1961
Deceased
Joan M. Rehm, Grade I
November 1961
Effects of Increased Enrollment
All schools re-opened on September 11th with an enrollment of 1167, which is a net gain of 128 pupils over that of September 1960. As of December 22nd the enrollment was 1206-a net gain of 39 during the first 15 weeks of school.
The opening of the new school has temporarily relieved the mount- ing pressures of increasing enrollment. Grades 7 to 12 moved into this fine new building with a minimum effort. The facilities have been appreciated and respected by the students as well as the teachers.
Memorial School has reverted to its normal capacity of 20 class- rooms for Grades 1 through 4. The experience of having two sixth grades in the Auditorium during the past school year was not the most happy way to conduct classes, but it did prove that, by mutual co- operation, a good job could be done.
In September, Grades 5 and 6 moved into the old high school (presently being referred to as the Dale Street School) and are using seven classrooms. Mrs. Washburn is supervising this building in addi- tion to Memorial School.
With your approval, North Street School has been closed since June. It was felt that all other classroom facilities could accommodate the school population for the 1961-1962 year. Heat, water and elec- tricity have been kept in operation and daily inspections have been maintained.
All figures, whether actual or projected, indicate that Medfield is a long distance from a "leveling-off" period in school population. The immediate needs are in the elementary area, and it is highly recom- mended that the plan for creating four additional classrooms in the Dale Street School be approved at the Annual Town Meeting in 1962. The plan involves renovating the Shop into two classrooms; the home economics room and typewriting room can well be converted into classrooms. This would permit the moving of 4 fourth grades to this building in September 1962.
The very minimum number of elementary rooms needed for 1962 will be 31, and at present we have 27 available. North Street School
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contains 7 classrooms and it is barely possible that these could be used; however, I do not recommend that these rooms are entirely suitable for elementary use. This building is presently being inspected and examined by structural engineers. A report of its condition and possi- bility for conversion will have much to do with any decision concern- ing its use.
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