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(3) Advance site acquisition for schools.
(4) Relocation of Town Offices and Equipment Garage.
(5) Establishment of a Town Forest and the preservation of wet- lands and flood plains.
(6) Relocation of Routes 109 and 27 within the Central Business District.
(7) Recognition of present sewer and water problems.
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(8) Promotion of the Industrial Park.
(9) Development of a Town recreation program and facilities.
(10) Establish a "Capital Outlays Program".
(11) Establish an "Official Town Map."
Master Plan Implementation Action Taken by the Town to Date
(1) Extended water to the Industrial Park.
(2) Appointed a committee to study the North Street School for Town purposes.
(3) Appointed a committee to study future school sites and to make land acquisitions.
(4) Meeting was held by the Board of Selectmen to look into Urban Renewal.
(5) The League of Women Voters are working on the "Charles River Plan".
(6) The Finance Committee is establishing a "Five-Year Capital Outlay Program".
NOTE: Any information pertaining to the Planning Board can be obtained through its Administrative Agent-Mrs. Charles H. Rayner, Jr., 198 South Street.
Respectfully submitted,
*Deceased
WILLIAM F. ROGERS, JR., Chairman CHARLES C. CAIN, Vice Chairman JOHN F. BRADSTREET, Secretary ERNEST L. SPENCER BURGESS P. STANLEY EVERETT J. WILLS*
Medfield Planning Board
4
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
REPORT OF THE WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
1963 Actual
1964 Actual
1965 Estimate
Total Services
1438
1510
1610
New services
133
94
125
Thousand gallons pumped
146,000
170,784
190,000
Thousand gallons sold
113,000
129,695
153,000
Water sold
$51,432
$59,075
$63,000
Services, material and labor
7,935
6,480
7,258
Departmental Expenses:
Production
7,264
7,381
11,400
Distribution
18,356
17,333
21,400
New services and materials
10,890
10,295
12,500
Debt-Services:
Evans Pumping Station
4,570
4,494
4,418
Wells and pumps
5,748
5,583
5,417
Water main extensions
1,030
1,010
0
Granite Street
18,787
16,350
16,113
Adams Street
0
0
11,231
JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Chairman HARRY R. LEIGHTON ROBERT L. COULTER
Water and Sewerage Board
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1964
JURY LIST-1965
Name Address Occupation and Employer
Aylward, Thomas L., 378 Main Street
State Inspector of Poultry, Retired Ames, Harold D., 5 Cedar Lane
Reg. Rep., Investment Securities, F. L. Putnam & Co., Inc. Armstrong, Royal, Jr., 6 Bartlett Avenue
Crusher Operator, West Sand & Gravel Co.
Ballou, Leon H., Jr., Winter Street
Journalist-Editor-Writer, Walsh Pub. Corp.
Baumann, Edward L., 4 Bow Street
Sales Vice President, The Bettinger Corp.
Boulter, Edward, 14 Johns Avenue
Installer-Repairman, New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Conners, William E., Jr., Winter Street Salesman, Walsh Body & Trailer Corp.
Counsell, Merrick A., 36 Hillcrest Road
Vice President, Sales, Aerosol Corp. of America
DeMartino, John L., Jr., 28 Lowell Mason Road Linotype Operator, Transcript Press, Inc.
Denucci, Clara A., 63 Frairy Street
Milliner, Richard Hat Co. (husband) Charge Attendant, Medfield State Hosp.
Dewar, Everett K., 19 Spring Street Store Manager, Retired Donahue, Joseph H., 29 Curve Street
Sales Engineer, Blackhawk Industrial Prod.
Donnelly, Harold A., Black Pine Road
Golf Professional, Unemployed
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Name
Address Occupation and Employer
Dooley, Robert E., 7 Arnold Drive Instrument Maker, Harvard University
Eastman, Robert D., 59 Brook Street
Supervisor, Itek Corp.
Erskine, Joseph F., Jr., 5 Johns Avenue Maintenance Electrician, Carling Brewing Co.
Eveland, Baisel L., 20 Emerson Road Engineer, Honeywell, Inc.
Fuller, Alvan Tufts, Ledgetree Road
Printing Salesman, House of Offset
Goeller, Carl G., 22 Ledgetree Road
Editor-in-Chief, Rust Craft Publishers, Inc.
Goldsberry, Robert J., Fairview Road
Ins. Underwriting Mgr., Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Insurance
Gray, Norman A., Clark Road
Owner, Transit Seeding, Inc.
Greenlaw, Harold E., 52 South Street
Foreman, Christian Science Pub. Society
Hedderman, John J., 52 Hearthstone Drive Salesmanager, Flintkote Co. Holmquist, Richard J., High Street
Service Advisor, Cadillac Auto Co.
Janssen, Richard J., Arnold Drive
Salesman, DuBois Chemicals
Kaerwer, Richard F., Bridge Street
Office Mgr., Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co.
Kane, Dorothy J., Philip Street
Housewife
(husband) Electrical Eng., Mass. Electric Co.
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Name Address Occupation and Employer
Kibbe, John F., off Causeway Street Vice President, Techbuilt, Inc. LeBlanc, Eleanor E., Linden Court
Housewife (husband) Salesman, Self-employed
MacIntyre, Dean T., 2 Boiling Spring Avenue
Supervisor, The Singer Co.
Markert, Robert Henry, Lower Road
Planning Engineer, N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Moore, John I., Granite Street
Insurance, O'Brion, Russell & Co.
Moseley, Philip B., Harding Street
Credit Department, Foxboro Co.
Parkinson, Nathaniel, Main Street Partner-Stockbroker-Trustee, Hutchins, Mixter & Parkinson
Raffin, John, 3 Flint Locke Lane Account Executive, Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn
Roberts, Daniel J., 29 Kenney Road
Bursar, Northeastern University
Robbins, Veronica R., 31 Marlyn Road
Saleslady
Roskill, Virginia H., North Street
Housewife (husband) Salesmanager, Frigidaire Sales Corp.
Smith, Roy S., 13 Lantern Lane
Div. Controller & Asst. Sec'y, Gamewell Co.
Stanley, Burgess P., Elm Street
Consultant, A. B. Stanley Co.
Stenberg, Sven G., 16 Ledgetree Road
Treasurer and Director, E. W. Wiggins, Airways, Inc.
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1964
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Cemetery Commissioners respectfully submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1964.
We have completed to our satisfaction the first of 3 steps in our pro- gram to hard surface the roads in Vine Lake Cemetery. Approximately 2500 feet have been completed around Sections D, E and F.
In the original analysis, the figure was too conservative, but as this type of planning has a tendency to get more for the dollar, we are again requesting in a special Article for the appropriation of $500.00 to carry on this work.
The costs of labor has been between $6,000.00 and $6,500.00 per year. In the next phase of our road program, it will be necessary to grade several corners and grades by hand and should add between $150.00 and $200.00 to the overall labor costs.
We hope to finish the major portion of the banking around the pond this season.
We again wish to express our appreciation to the several departments for their cooperation and assistance during 1964, particularly to Superin- tendent of Highway, William McCarthy and his men during our road program.
Respectfully submitted,
THEODORE F. SUERETH, Chairman WALTER F. REYNOLDS, JR., Clerk JOSEPH A. ROBERTS
Cemetery Commissioners
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
and
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1964
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1964
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
James T. Frame, Jr. Chairman
Term expires 1965
Walter Frank Vice-Chairman
Term expires 1966
G. Marshall Chick Secretary
Term expires 1965
Joseph H. Donahue Financial Secretary
Term expires 1966
Lennard T. Swanson
Term expires 1967
Superintendent of Schools
Thomas A. Blake Office-Dale Street School Residence Nebo Street, Medfield
359-2262
359-6979
Principal of the Junior-Senior High School
Charles F. Mains Office-Kingsbury School Residence-Pound Street, Medfield
359-4367
359-4927
Memorial School Principal
Maude S. Washburn
Office
359-4352
Residence-10 Marguerite Road, Walpole
668-1195
Dale Street School Principal
Allan K. Belcher
Office
359-6884
Residence-Rockwood Road, Norfolk
528-3577
School Secretaries
Virginia D. Kerr, 2 Robinson Road (Supt.)
359-6315
Mary Shugrue, West Street (Supt.)
359-6038
Minna Davis, Harding Street (Jr .- Sr. High)
359-6205
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Priscilla Clarke, Sproul Road (Jr .- Sr. High) Dorothy Hamilton, Upham Road (Dale) Joy L. Iafolla (Memorial)
359-6259
359-4365
359-6512
School Physician
A. Ritchie Stagg, M.D., 25 Pleasant Street 359-6005
School Nurse
Mrs. Madeleine Harding, R.N., North Street 359-6142
School Lunch Manager
Irene F. Todd
Office-Kingsbury School
359-6821
Residence 6 Overbrook Terrace, Natick
653-2917
Custodians
Walter F. Reynolds, 4 Curve Street (Head Custodian)
359-6223
John B. Gattoni, 13 Summer Street
359-6365
John Grover, 25 Frairy Street
359-4536
Ercole Iafolla, 34 Frairy Street
359-4386
Edward Newhall, 16 South Street
359-6740
Vincent D. Hallowell, 159 South Street
Arnold Giard, Elm Street
359-4406
Howard L. Kilmer, Mill Street
359-6912
School Calendar
Second Term:
January 2 through February 21
Third Term:
March 2 through April 17
Fourth Term:
April 27 through June 19
First Term:
September 9 through December 23
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Holidays
March 27-Good Friday
October 12-Columbus Day
October 30-Teacher's Convention
November 11-Veterans Day
November 26, 27-Thanksgiving
No-School Signal
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 WB, WHDH and WKOX.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Medfield:
In this, your chairman's final year as a member of the School Com- mittee, a look backwards a short twelve years is only important if it can help us in the future. A few historical facts are significant.
Jan. 1, 1953
Dec. 31 1964
Student population
543
1669
Students in graduating class
19
99
Number of teachers
26
81
Average teacher's salary
$2757
$6427
Total school budget (gross)
$134,000
$770,000
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With all the facts and figures facing us today we can easily become confused, and the relating of the facts above are helpful only to show us how, with an expanded system, educational opportunities can be enjoyed that were previously out of reach.
Since Medfield "came of age", our educational system has been able also to "come of age". Consider the exciting developments in our system that have taken place in the last two or three years. In our Elementary Schools we have departmentalized grades 4, 5, and 6. We have been able to introduce Modern Math in grades 4 and 5. A Laboratory Course in Science has been initiated in grades 4, 5, and 6, and those same grades are now functioning on a non-graded Reading schedule.
In our Secondary School we have been able to offer Advanced Math and Advanced Biology in grade 12. This past year saw the intro- duction of fourth year French. Next year will see the introduction of one of the most exciting courses we have ever been able to offer-the so-called Physical Science Study Committee approach to Physics. Parents and children alike will be hearing much about this in the Fall.
With an estimated school population of some 3,000 in another short twelve years, the developments mentioned above are only the beginning. As our town grows, expanding study opportunities will become available to our children.
Medfield has every reason to be proud of its school system and, conversely, the school system has every right to be proud of the people of Medfield for their unfailing support and understanding.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. FRAME, JR., Chairman G. MARSHALL CHICK JOSEPH H. DONAHUE WALTER FRANK LENNARD T. SWANSON
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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 eighth Annual Report which is the thirteenth in a series of Annual Reports of the Superintendent of Schools in Medfield.
Enrollment by Age and Grade
October 1, 1964
Age
Grades
Total
Spec.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12
5
36
36
6
1
133
28
162
7
1
14 150
24
189
8
3
12 129
30
174
9
3 17
123
19
162
10
12
117
30
159
11
2 14
107
22
1
146
12
2 11
105
23
141
13
2
6 95
13
116
14
1 6
81
17
105
15
11
51
18
1 81
16
2 10
54
15
81
17
7
7
77
91
18
1
5
6
Total
5 183 193 170 167 152 150 134 125 107
85
80
98
1649
Boys
4 89
94
87
95
82
75
70 63 52
41
42
45
839
Girls
1
94
99
83
72
70
75
64 62 55 44
38 53
810
TEACHERS DIRECTORY - DECEMBER 31, 1964
Name
Position
Education
When Appointed In Medfield
Thomas A. Blake, PH.B., Ed.M., C.A.G.S.
Superintendent
Boston College Boston University
1957
JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Charles F. Mains, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Principal
Boston University
1949
Boston State
James H. Morris, A.B., Ed.M.
Ass't Principal
Boston University
1955
Alan E. Hastings, B.S.E., Ed.M. Director of Guidance
Tufts University
1964
James F. McCarthy, B.S.E., Ed.M. Guidance
Northeastern University
1960
Janice Adams, B.S.E.
Social Studies
University of Maine
1962
Francis M. Bibby, L.L.B.
Industrial Arts
Suffolk University
1961
George Callahan, B.S.
Mathematics
Boston College
1964
Paul L. Carbone, B.S.E.
Business
Salem State
1961
John Cuocco, Jr., B.S., Ed.M.
Mathematics, Dept. Head
Boston College
1958
John A. Girard, B.S.E.
Mathematics, Science
Bridgewater State
1964
A. Bernardo Higuera, A.B., Ed.M.
French, Spanish,
University of Vermont
1961
Year Book Advisor
Daniel E. Hogan, B.S. Harry Kreshpane, B.S.
Librarian
Boston University
1961
Social Studies
Northeastern University
1961
Providence College
1
Charles F. Laverty, B.S., EdM.
Patricia M. Luttazi, B.S. Paula M. McDonough, A.B. James E. Morris, B.S.E., EdM.
Latin, English
St. Michael's Boston State
1956
Home Economics
Framingham State
1958
English
Boston College
1963
Industrial Arts,
Fitchburg State
1950
Mechanical Drawing
Boston University
Elaine Pederzini, A.B.
English, Dept. Head
Wheaton College
1943
Olive Potter
Business
Bay Path Institute
1950
Home Economics
Framingham State
1952
Biology
Brandeis University
1962
Northeastern University
Myrna Serfilippi, B.S.E.
English
Northeastern University
1962
Laura H. Smith, A.B., M.A.
French, World History
Vassar, Radcliffe, Lavalle
1956
English
Radclifffe, Boston University 1959
Physics, Chemistry
University of Utah, Tufts University
1952
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Burton Abel, B.S.
History, English
Boston College
1962
Social Studies
Merrimack College
1964
English
Syracuse University
1944
Northeastern University
1961
Martha Ionson, B.S.E.
Geography
Boston State
1962
Roberto L Levis, B.S.
Science
Mass. Inst. of Technology
1964
Social Studies
Stonehill College
1953
Boston State
James McLaughlin, A.B., Ed.M. Science, Mathematics
Boston College, River College
1962
Louise M. Richardson, B.S. Stephen Rudin, A.B., Ed.M.
Estelle S. Stahl, A.B., M.F.A. Julia Warburton, A.B., Ed.M.
Dept. Head
James F. Barton, A.B.
Jean A. Gardner, A.B., Ed.M.
John F. McGrath, A.B., Ed.M.
Name
Position
Education
When Appointed In Medfield
Elizabeth Sauer, B.S.
Science
University of Connecticut
1956
John R. Sauer, B.S., EdM.
Mathematics
University of Connecticut
1955
Boston State
Cora J. Smith, A.B.
English
Bates College
1963
SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHERS
Jeanne A. Bibby, B.S.E.
Phys. Ed. (Elementary)
Framingham State
1961
Robert D. Hersee, B.M., M.M.
Music (Secondary)
Boston University
1958
Nancy E. Kelley, B.S.
Phys. Ed. (Secondary)
Bouve College
1961
Edward B. Keyes, B.S., Ed.M.
Phys. Ed. (Secondary)
Boston University
1957
Christine Litchfield, B.S.E.
Music (Elementary)
Framingham State
1961
Phyllis A. Malloy, B.F.A., Ed.M.
Art (Elementary)
Mass. College of Art
1964
Lesley College
Claire Reed
Art (Secondary)
Mass. College of Art
1963
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Maude S. Washburn
Principal
Hyannis Normal
1942
Beverly Aronson, B.S.E.
Grade I
Framingham State
1963
Winifred B. Bagley
Grade I
Perry
1955
(1940-1942) (1951-1954)
en
Helen M. Grywacz, B.S.E. Eleanor Huff, B.S.E., Ed.M. Marion E. Kelly, A.B.
Grade I Grade I Grade I
Salem State
1961 1963
1963
Smith College
1964
Eleanor G. Sylvester, B.S.E.
Grade I
1960
Olga E. Carlson, B.S.E.
Grade II
1961
Patricia M. Frazier, B.S.E.
Grade II
Boston State
1964
Sandra J. Harmon, B.S.E.
Grade II
Lesley College
1959
Margaret T. Jenkins, A.B.
Grade II
Wheaton College
1964
Dorothy Little, B.S.E.
Grade II
Farmington Teachers College
1959
Catherine F. Mafusie, B.S.E.
Grade II
Boston University
1952
Josephine Roche
Grade II
Framingham State
1953
Helen M. Brown
Grade III
Framingham State
1959
Janet A. Fitzpatrick, B.S.E.
Grade III
Boston State
1964
Mary D. Lahnston
Grade III
Fitchburg State
1953
Josephine McMahon, B.S.
Grade III
Emporia State Teachers
1955
Carole M. Noon, A.B.
Grade III
Anna Maria College
1964
Noel Stoodley, B.S.E.
Grade III
Wheelock College
1964
DALE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Allan K. Belcher, B.S.E., Ed.M. Margaret Duffus, B.S.E.
Principal
Bridgewater State
1963
Grade IV (Mathematics)
Ohio State University 1962
Joan Dwyer, B.S.E.
Grade IV (History and English)
Framingham State
1964
Joan M. Holland, A.B.
Grade IV (Science and
Univ. of Mass.
1964
Geography)
Framingham State, Harvard Newton College of the Sacred Heart
Natalie H. Loomis, A.B., B.S.E. Grade I
Framingham State
Wheelock College
Boston University
Name
Position
Education
When Appointed In Medfield
Marjorie McCann, A.B. Martha C. McDonald, B.S.E.
Grade IV (English)
Cardinal Cushing College
1964
Grade IV (Science and Mathematics)
Bridgewater State
1963
Rita C. Pineau, B.S.E.
Grade IV (History and Geography)
Framingham State
1960
Naomi R. Beard, B.S. Nina Dow G. Evelyn Kenefick Anna M. Rossi, B.S.E.
Grade V (History)
Appalachian Teachers
1960
Grade V (English)
Gorham, Boston University 1956
Grade V (Science)
Framingham State
1955
Grade V (Geography)
Bridgewater State
1950
Boston University
Emmanuel College
1964
Fitchburg State
1963
Fairfield, Iona
Madelyn E Greene, B.S.E.
Grade VI (English)
Fordham University
1957
Roben M. O'Brien, A.B.
Grade VI (Mathematics)
Univ. of Mass.
1963
Constance Sabbag, B.S.E.
Grade VI (History)
Framingham State
1962
Robert A. Viera, A.B.
Grade VI (Science)
Boston University
1963
Judith Petit, A.B.
Special Education
Anna Maria College
1964
-
Ellen F. Whelton, A.B. Salvatore J. Cucchiara, B.S.E., A.B., Ed.M.
Grade V (Mathematics) Grade VI (Geography)
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PERSONNEL CHANGES
New Personnel
Appointment Effective
Junior-Senior High School
Alan E. Hastings, Guidance Director
James F. Barton, Social Studies
George Callahan, Mathematics
September 1964
September 1964
September 1964
Memorial School
Janet A. Fitzpatrick, Grade III
September 1964
Patricia M. Frazier, Grade II
September 1964
Helen M. Grywacz, Grade I
September 1964
Margaret T. Jenkins, Grade II
September 1964
Natalie H. Loomis, Grade I
September 1964
Carole M. Noon, Grade III
September 1964
Noel Stoodley, Grade III
September 1964
Arnold Giard, Custodian
May 1964
Dale Street School
Joan Dwyer, Grade IV
September 1964
Joan M. Holland, Grade IV
September 1964
Marjorie McCann, Grade IV
September 1964
Ellen F. Whelton, Grade V
September 1964
Judith Petit, Special Education
September 1964
Art
Phyllis A. Malloy (Elementary) September 1964
School Lunch Manager
Irene F. Todd
September 1964
Resignations
John B. Davidson, Guidance Director June 1964 Albert Palmer, High School June 1964
John A. Girard, Mathematics and Science Roberto L. Levis, Science
July 1964
September 1964
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Helen E. O'Neill, Junior High School
Pauline D. Pate, Elementary Art
July 1964 June 1964 June 1964
Eleanor Norton, Grade III Marie Ann Craigin, Grade III Janice Magri, Grade III Ann M. Murray, Grade III
June 1964 June 1964 June 1964
June 1964
Carolyn E. McEwen, Grade IV Anne Morgan, Grade IV Elizabeth Quinn, Grade V
June 1964
June 1964
Henry Magnussen, Custodian
April 1964
Leave of Absence
Dorothy L. Clark, Grade I
June 1964
Deceased
Shirley A. Gronberg, Grade I January 10, 1964
ENROLLMENT EFFECTS
As of October 1, 1964, a gain of 158 pupils was noted over the enroll- ment figure of October 1, 1963. This is the seventh successive year that the "150 figure" has been the net increase. It is fair perhaps to conclude that the target dates of the long range construction plans established by the School Planning and Building Committee and the Master Plan are reasonably accurate.
With the opening of school in September, Grades 1, 2, and 3 occupied the 20 available rooms in Memorial School. At present there are 544 pupils enrolled. Dale Street School, housing Grades 4, 5, and 6, used 17 of the 21 available rooms. Its present enrollment is 482. The Junior-Senior High School, with a capacity of 700, enrolled 638 students.
It is pleasing to note that the Town approved the construction of an Upper Elementary School which will initially house Grades 6, 7, and 8. Construction began on December 15, 1964, with June 1, 1966 established as the date for completion.
There is not doubt but that a compacting of programs will be felt with the opening of school in September 1965. This will be particularly noticed in the Junior-Senior High School. In the event that the new school
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is completed ahead of schedule, it is possible that such pressure might be relieved by transferring Grades 7 and 8 during the 1965-1966 school year.
MAINTENANCE
In addition to routine cleaning and general upkeep, the following was accomplished:
Memorial School
1. Boilers and oil burners cleaned and serviced.
2. Eight sections of classroom chalkboards replaced.
3. Six exterior doors replaced.
4. Two stage drapes replaced.
Dale Street School
1. Boilers and oil burners cleaned and serviced.
2. Auditorium repainted.
3. Replacement of auditorium lighting system begun.
4. Sidewalk section replaced.
Junior-Senior High School
1. Boilers and oil burners cleaned and serviced.
2. Guidance and Health offices renovated.
3. Installed air-dryer for thermostat control system.
SURPLUS PROPERTY
The State Agency for Surplus Property, a division of the State De- partment of Education, regularly advises public schools of government property which is available for use in the schools.
During the year Medfield Public Schools spent $69.07 to obtain $5,692.41 worth of equipment and supplies.
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FEDERAL FUNDS
Public Law 864, Title III is used for support in the areas of Science, Mathematics and Foreign Language. During the year Medfield received a sum of $965.29 which was used for equipment, supplies and materials.
Public Law 864, Title V is used for support in providing Guidance services. Medfield received a sum of $413.18 which was used for supplies and reference materials.
NET COST OF SCHOOLS
Appropriated
$681,890.00
Expended
670,407.24
Net Balance
$ 11,482.76
Reimbursements from the Commonwealth:
General School Fund (Chap. 70)
$ 89,272.73
Transportation (Chap. 71)
10,108,60
Special Education (Chap. 69 and 71)
2,218.50
$101,599.83
Receipts:
Obsolete Equipment
$ 293.00
Telephone Commission
65.58
Shop Materials
183.04
Vending
56.85
Lost Books
46.16
$ 644.63
Recapitulation:
Appropriated 1964
$681,890.00
Reimbursements
$101,599.83
Receipts
644.63
Unexpended Balance 1964
11,482.76
$113,727.22
Net Cost of Schools
$568,162.78
71
ANNUAL REPORT
1964
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Once again I am very pleased to publicly thank the following organ- izations for their continued interest in and contributions to our boys and girls:
Medfield Parents-Teachers Association American Legion Post 110 Hannah Adams Club American Legion Auxiliary Medfield Lions Club Daughters of the American Revolution High School Student Council Medfield Teachers Club The Boosters Club
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Walker are to be commended for sponsoring a Post-Prom Party for the 1964 Graduates. Mr. Walker also donated his services for the installation of a wind-recording instrument on the roof of the Dale Street School.
The Town Officials and citizens of Medfield are gratefully thanked for their cooperation and unselfish support. The Highway Department, Fire, Police, and Tree Departments have assisted our schools and the children on many occasions.
Any school system must rely on its staff members to get a job done and done well. Our principals, teachers, secretaries, custodians, nurse, doctor, and cafeteria people have done their jobs well and to them I offer my sincere gratitude.
To the School Committee and School Planning and Building Commit- tee I can only say a simple "thank you" for the guidance and assistance given to me throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS A. BLAKE
Superintendent of Schools
72
TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1964
REPORT OF MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my tenth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1964.
The pattern followed at the Memorial School in the first three grades in teaching, guiding, and disciplining the beginning of the school lives of the youngsters does not vary in any great degree from year to year.
Training in our elementary school takes many forms. For example, a child learns to study and work alone in the classroom although in the company of others. Participation in certain subjects with others allows the child to develop as a member of the group. Children learn to know the importance of rules and regulations even at an early age. All this can be accomplished only if the child learns to listen and follow directions.
It is possible that a child may listen, but not hear. He may seem to be attentive, but his real attitude may be so passive that the experience at hand has little value for him. He may "tune in" at will, selecting what is familiar or agreeable, and rejecting that which he does not under- stand or which does not interest him.
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