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607.91
0.00
243.24
D.A.
0.00
112.50
0.00
112.50
0.00
112.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
G.R.
100.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
District
248.00
0.00
0.00
248.00
248.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
248.00
O.A.A.
Adm.
0.00
20.00
19.45
39.45
20.00
19.45
20.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
A.D.C.
Adm.
0.00
5.00
5.55
10.55
5.00
5.55
5.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total
$6,848.00 $756.39 $3,619.50
$11,223.89
$10,014.03
$1,209.86
$3,619.50 $4,788.19
$0.00 $1,606.34
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WELFARE DEPARTMENT ESTIMATES FOR 1960
Available Funds
Town
Estimated Federal
Total Available
Category
Appropriation
Previous Balance
Reim.
Funds
O.A.A.
$5,000.00
$298.41
$2,490.00
$7,788.41
A.D.C.
1,000.00
673.95
984.00
2,657.95
D.A.
0.00
112.50
0.00
112.50
G.R.
500.00
0.00
0.00
500.00
District
231.00*
0.00
0.00
231.00
O.A.A. Adm.
0.00
19.45
17.85
37.30
A.D.C. Adm.
0.00
5.55
7.15
12.70
Total
$6,731.00
$1,109.86
$3,499.00
$11,339.86
* Total District administration cost is $256.00-remainder to be paid from O.A.A. and A.D.C. Federal Administration funds.
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SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION REPORT
Report on the disposition of funds taken in at the desk during the 1959 Sesquicentennial Celebration - August 22nd and 23rd - and on money allotted for History expenses in 1959.
Total received during Sesquicentennial Celebration Paid out by W. T. Arms from this fund:
$53.05
City News Printing Co. for 1,500 program
$37.50
Ursula Fritz for poster prizes 1.43
Caryl Dyer for thumb tacks 1.00
Rosemarie Garr, guest book, colored paper, etc.
1.89
Streeter's Store, scotch tape
.98
Postage for publicity letters and programs
2.89
$45.69
Balance transferred to history expenses
7.36
1959 History Expense Appropriation $25.00
Gift from Agnes Denison Styles
5.00
Balance of Sesquicentennial Fund
transferred to history'expenses by agreement 7.36
$37.36
Paid from this fund to D. F. Williams for final drawing of master map (H.V.C.) $15.00
History expenses for postage, telephone, stationery, etc., 10/2/58 to 8/1/59 14.75
History expenses from 8/2/59 to 11/11/59 (final) 7.36
$37.11
Balance
$.25
WILLIAM T. ARMS
MARSHA ARMS Chairmen of the Sesquicentennial Committee
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REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
September 22, 1959
To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Thomas E. List, Chairman Leyden, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Leyden for the period from August 18, 1957 to June 22, 1959, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to m'e by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Director of Accounts.
Very truly yours,
HERMAN B. DINE
Director of Accounts
HBD: EM
Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts
Department of Corporations and Taxation
State House, Boston
Sir
In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Leyden for the period from August 18, 1957, the date of the previous examination, to June 22, 1959, and submit the following report thereon:
The financial transactions, as recorded on the books of the sev- eral departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or send- ing out bills for collection, were examined, checked, and verified by comparison with the books of the town treasurer.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were compared with the
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records of departmental payments to the treasurer and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the recorded payments were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the disbursement of town funds. The cash book additions were verified, and the cash balance on June 22, 1959 was proved by actual count of the cash on hand and by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the depository.
The records of payroll deductions on account of Federal and State taxes and the county retirement system were examined and checked. The payments to the proper agencies were verified, and the amounts on hand to the credit of the town employees were listed and proved with the treasurer's records.
The savings bank books representing the investment of the trust funds in the custody of the town treasurer were examined and listed. The income and transfers to the town were proved, and the balances in the several funds were verified.
The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were checked with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securi- ties and coupons on file. The amounts received on account of loans issued were compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts.
The tax title register in the custody of the treasurer was checked with the accounts of the tax collector. The tax titles on hand were listed and proved, and further verified by comparison with the records at the Registry of Deeds.
The surety bonds of the several town officials required to furnish them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked in detail. The tax and excise accounts outstanding according to the previous examination, as well as all subsequent commitment lists, were audited and proved with the warrants issued by the board of assessors. The recorded collections were checked in detail, the payments to the treasurer were verified, the recorded abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the trans- fers to the tax title account were checked, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved. The cash balance on June 22, 1959 was proved by actual count of the cash on hand.
The outstanding accounts were further verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
The appropriations were listed from the records of town meet- ing proceedings as kept by the town clerk, and the amounts voted were
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compared with the aggregate appropriations raised by the assessors in the determination of the 1958 and 1959 tax rates.
The financial transactions of the town clerk were examined. The receipts from dog and sporting licenses were checked with the records of licenses issued. The payments to the treasurer and the Division of Fisheries and Game were verified, and the cash on hand June 22, 1959 was proved by actual count.
The records of receipts of the board of selectmen and of the sealer of weights and measures, as well as of the highway, public welfare, school, and library departments, and of all other depart- ments collecting money for the town or sending out bills for collec- tion, were examined and checked, the payments to the treasurer being verified.
The records of transfers from the reserve fund were checked with the selectmen's records of appropriations.
Ledger accounts were compiled and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on June 22, 1959.
In addition to the balance sheet, there are appended to this re- port tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax, excise, and departmental accounts, as well as schedules showing the transactions and condition of the trust funds.
While engaged in making the audit cooperation was received from all town officials, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ
WS:EM
Assistant Director of Accounts
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TOWN OF LEYDEN Balance Sheet - June 22, 1959 GENERAL ACCOUNTS
Assets
Cash,
$28,817.40
Liabilities and Reserves State and County Assessments 1959 : State Recreation Areas, $182.82
County Tax, 2,017.84
$2,200.66
Accounts Receivable : Taxes :
Levy of 1955:
Poll,
2.00
Payroll Deductions :
Levy of 1956 :
Federal Taxes,
$103.40
Poll,
6.00
State Taxes, 43.19
Levy of 1957:
County Retirement System, 26.94
Poll,
4.00
173.53
Levy of 1958: Poll,
$20.00
Collector's Costs,
55.81
Personal Property,
177.60
Real Estate,
2,939.18
Fire Department Donation,
330.00
3,136.78
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Levy of 1959 : Poll, 192.00
Trust Fund Income: Quintus Allen School Fund, $519.89 Davenport Poor and School Fund, 63.25
Robertson Memorial Library Fund, 26.01 1
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise:
Levy of 1956, $25.63
Levy of 1957,
146.54
Levy of 1958, 527.22
60,9.15
699.39
Federal Grants:
Disability Assistance : Assistance, $112.50
Farm Animal Excise:
Levy of 1957,
$15.00
L'evy of 1958,
130.00
Administration,
10.55
Levy of 1959,
435.00
Aid,
565.40
580.00
Old Age Assistance :
Administration, 39.45
243.88
Assistance, 1,353.99
2,081.89
Departmental:
Aid to Dependent Children, $496.45
School Lunch Program,
255.54
Old Age Assistance,
1,782.09
255.54
2,278.54
Appropriation Balances,
36,187.55
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Tax Titles,
Aid to Dependent Children :
Aid to Highways: State, 11,000.00
Revenue 1959 :
Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes-to be Committed, 28,704.01
Estimated Receipts-To be Collected,
21,220.60
Due from State-Chapter 718, Acts 1956, Highway Program, 434.22
Overdrawn Appropriations:
Fire Insurance, $57.92
Fire Department, 239.9,9
Highways-Chapter 81, 1,149.83
1,447.74
Sale of Real Estate Fund, 2,375.00
Road Machinery Fund, 2,735.97
Reserve Fund-Overlay Surplus, 3,254.41
Overlays Reserved for Abatements:
Levy of 1955, $2.00
Levy of 1956, 6.00
Levy of 1957, 4.00
Levy of 1958, 719.92
Levy of 1959, 1,261.54
1,993.46
Revenue Reserved Until Collected : Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise, $699.39
Farm Animal Excise, 580.00
Tax Title, 243.88
Departmental, 2,278.54
Aid to Highway,
11,000.00
Surplus Revenue,
14,801.81 31,711.78
$98,766.56
$98,766.56
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Debt Accounts
Net Funded or Fixed Debt : Inside Debt Limit,
$1,000.00
Outside Debt Limit,
18,000.00
$19,000.00
$19,000.00
Trust Funds, Cash and Securities,
TRUST ACCOUNTS
$7,822.19
Barstow Charity Fund, $1,766.27
1,100.00
Davenport Poor and School Fund, Charles M. Davenport Library Book Fund, Robertson Memorial Library Fund,
1,211.38
1,150.00
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds, 2,594.54
$7,822.19
$7,822.19
Departmental Equipment Loan, $1,000.00
School Building Loan, 18,000.00
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Report of School Department
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Harold Johnson, Chairman
Term expires 1962
Marion Zimmerman, Secretary
Term expires 1960
William Barker
Term expires 1961
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
F. Sumner Turner Dartmouth, A.B., Harvard, M.Ed. Boston University - University of Massachusetts Office, Pioneer Valley Regional School, Tel. 757
OFFICE HOURS School Days, 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. School Vacations, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
William Buchanan, M.D. Greenfield, Mass.
SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. Ruth Sevene, R.N. Leyden, Mass.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
1960 - 1961
Schools open January 4, 1960 Schools open February 29, 1960 Schools open April 25, 1960 Schools open September 7, 1960 Schools open January 3, 1961
Close February 19, 1960 Close April 14, 1960 Close June 17, 1960
Close December 23, 1960 Close February 17, 1961
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee and Citizens of Leyden:
I am please to present herewith my twelfth annual report as your Superintendent of Schools. This report covers the 188th year of public education in the Town of Leyden.
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
As of October 1, 1959, the enrollment was as follows:
Mrs. Helen Smith
Mrs. Pearl Rhodes
Grade 1
8
Grade 4
6
Grade 2
8
Grade 5
5
Grade 3
6
Grade 6 8
-
Total
22
Total
19
Pioneer Valley Regional School
Grade 7
11 Greenfield Vocational School 1
Grade 8
10
Vermont 1
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
4
Greenfield Special Class 1
Grade 11
3
Holy Trinity School
3
Grade 12
3
Total - 41 Total Registration 1958-79 Total Registration 1959-82
Looking at the registration figures for all pupils in school in the Town of Leyden for 1956, we find that it was 68, and that in 1957, it was 78. A study of the enrollment figures show us that we are having more pupils in school and that the pupils are staying longer in school, and that the greater number of pupils are being found in the upper grades, where it is more costly to educate them. It is un- fortunate that it costs more, however, the town should be proud that its boys and girls are seeking more education in order to fit them- selves to better cope with the problems that will be theirs to solve.
A review of the activities and achievements made by pupils at the Pioneer Valley Regional School shows that the pupils of Leyden are profiting greatly from their experiences there, and are taking their full part of the program. Many of the individuals have achieved honors scholastically as well as in many other activities. There is no doubt but that entire group has greatly profited by being at Pioneer Valley Regional School, and by the same token, it has relieved the
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terrific congestion that would have prevailed at the Leyden Elemen- tary School, had they remained in Leyden. This congestion would have made its effect felt upon the lower grades, and they, in turn, would have received far less instruction.
SCHOOL CAFETERIA
During the year, 6,365 pupils' lunches, 172 adult lunches, and 1,222 additional bottles of milk were served in the Leyden School Lunch.
We wish to express our thanks to Miss Leta Wood, who directed the fortunes of the School Lunch for eight years, and did a very commendable job.
Mrs. Charlotte Howes deserves much credit for the work she has done since the beginning of the school year.
The Leyden School Lunch has, and probably always will have, a difficult financial situation. As anyone realizes, it is very difficult to conduct such a program for so few pupils, and yet these very pupils are the ones who will need it as much as any other group. Any assistance that can be given to this program will be greatly appre- ciated.
TEACHERS
At the end of the school year, Miss Dorothy Eccles, Music Super- visor, Miss Bessie Moore, Art Supervisor, and Mrs. Bernice Berry, School Nurse, resigned.
Mrs. Natalie Turner, Boston Museum of Fine Arts School, Tufts University, B.F.A., was appointed as Art Supervisor. Miss Phyllis Drew, Crane School of Music, New York University, was appointed as Music Supervisor. Mrs. Ruth W. Sevene, Brattleboro Memorial Hos- pital, R.N., was appointed as School Nurse.
TEXTBOOKS
During the year, our science classes were equipped with the new MacMillan Science Health Series in grades one through six, and our arithmetic series textbooks were completed.
EQUIPMENT
During the year, from funds of the school children, a new bio- scop'e was purchased, which greatly added to the science teachings. From funds of the past P.T.A., a new pressure cooker was furnished for the cafeteria, and a new 4-speed record player for the classrooms. These gifts are greatly appreciated.
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FINANCES
This year, the total expenditures of the School Committee amounted to $30,534.15. This is an expenditure of $1,534.15 above the appropriation of $29,000.00, and leaves an unpaid tuition bill of $1,534.15. This is the first time that this sort of thing has happened in Leyden since I became Superintendent of Schools. This deficit was occasioned by a greater number of pupils going to high school and an increase in tuition rates. Both of these items were unforseeable to the School Committee at the time that the budget was drawn up, over a year ago. Also, the repair bills for the school were greater than could be anticipated.
The reimbursements from the State and other sources amounted to $16,746.62, the largest amount of reimbursement ever received by the Town of Leyden for their schools. This left a net cost of $13,787.53 to the town.
The reimbursements for the year 1960 under present laws should approximate the following :
Chapter 70
$6,424.63
Superintendent's Salary
336.76
Transportation
7,900.00
Vocational Transportation
140.00
Vocational Tuition
422.51
State Wards
750.00
Special Class Tuition
100.00
Special Class Transportation
50.00
-
$16,122.90
The budget for the coming year calls for $36,000.00. This increase is occasioned by the increase in teachers' salaries required by the new state minimum law, and the increase in number of pupils attending high school, and the greater number of pupils which must be trans- ported.
SCHOOL HOUSING
The problem which faces the Town of Leyden, in a few words, is simply this: How to better educate a greater number of children. This is not a simple problem, and requires a calm, realistic approach. The Leyden School Survey Committee has spent the past year study- ing the situation and has made to you their report. It should be care- fully read. This problem is so far-reaching that it was impossible to include in any written report all of the discussion, and therefore, all voters should take every opportunity to gather such information as will make their decision wise and financially correct.
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As you well know, all our social undertakings in this world have, are, and will undergo change. There is nothing permanent but change itself. Our educational processes in our schools are being constantly studied to find ways to improve our curriculum, methods and means to better serve the needs of our boys and girls. What was good enough years ago to serve the needs of those days is no longer ade- quate. As teachers, we welcome any assistance and constructive sug- gestion that will assist us in solving the problem. Please feel free to visit our schools at any time and witness first-hand the work that is being accomplished.
I wish to thank the School Committee, Teachers, School Personnel, Parents, Townspeople, and Pupils for their continued cooperation and assistance. Working with and for fine folk in pleasant surroundings always brings forth the best efforts.
Respectfully submitted, F. SUMNER TURNER Superintendent of Schools
SCHOOL LUNCH-1959
Net Worth, January 1, 1959
$-428.45
Cash Balance (Corrected Balance)
$-729.99
Receipts :
Sale of lunches
$1,192.80
Adult lunches
89.60
Sale of milk
29.60
U. S. D. A
590.23
Other
658.51
Total Receipts
$2,560.74
Total Cash
1,830.75
Expenses :
Food
$1,042.99
Labor
1,038.00
Other
63.62
Total Expenses
$2,144.61
Cash Balance
$-313.86
Assets :
U. S. D. A. Reimbursement (Nov.)
$61.90
(Dec.)
60.83
Inventory
99.13
Total Assets
$221.86
Net Worth December 30, 1959
$-92.00
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SCHOOL EXPENDITURES FOR 1959
Appropriation-1959 Unpaid Tuition Bill
$29,000.00 1,534.15
Expenditures-1959
$30,534.15
Superintendent's Salary
Approp. 1959
Spent 1959
Estimated 1960
and Travel
$750.00
$723.96
$785.00
Out-of-State
15.00
6.27
15.00
Administrative Expense
180.00
180.00
180.00
Union Secretary
225.00
207.76
250.00
Teachers' Salaries
7,500.00
7,551.00
8,000.00
Music Supervisor
465.00
455.32
498.00
Art Supervisor
250.00
212.77
275.00
Penmanship Supervisor
150.00
150.00
150.00
Textbooks
200.00
276.55
200.00
Supplies, Student
225.00
176.56
225.00
Supplies, Janitor
150.00
84.47
150.00
Janitors' Salary
600.00
600.00
600.00
Fuel
800.00
667.98
800.00
Current
275.00
242.52
275.00
Repairs
300.00
609.07
480.00
Physician
60.00
60.00
60.00
Nurse
110.00
110.00
110.00
Tuition, High School
6,579.00
7,998.06
12,487.00
Tuition, Vocational
316.00
294.20
1,160.00
Transportation
9,100.00
7,817.61
9,000.00
Sundry Education
200.00
176.90
200.00
Special Appropriations
400.00
399.00
Totals
$29,000.00
$29,000.00
$36,000.00
Unpaid Tuition Bill
$1,534.15
$30,534.15
STATE AID AND NET COST OF EDUCATION
Year
Expenditures
State Aid
%
Education
1950
$18,071.81
$10,528.76
58.2
$7,543.05
1951
18,999.91
11,922.16
62.7
7,077.75
1952
21,696.82
14,000.61
64.1
7,696.21
1953
22,745.30
13,669.97
60.9
9,075.33
1954
23,259.30
15,733.47
67.6
7,525.83
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New Equipment
150.00
100.00
1955
23,688.11
16,369.85
68.2
7,318.26
1956
22,447.92
15,347.55
68.4
7,100.37
1957
23,058.60
14,205.32
61.6
8,853.28
1958
26,995.87
15,593.79
57.7
11,402.08
1959
30,534.15
16,746.62
54.8
13,787.53
NET COST OF SCHOOLS FOR 1959
Expended by the School Department 1959 Regular Appropriation
$30,534.15
State of Massachusetts Reimbursements and Other Receipts :
Chapter 70 as amended 1948 C-643
$6,424.63
Vocational Tuition
843.02
Vocational Transportation
475.00
Transportation
7,455.15
Superintendent's Salary and Travel
336.76
Special Class
61.85
Quintus Allen
400.00
State Wards
750.21
Total
$16,746.62
Net Cost of Education 1959
$13,787.53
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
Name
School Where Educated
Date
Pearl E. Rhodes
Leyden Elementary American International
College, A.B. 1946
Helen Smith Leyden Elementary Westfield State Teachers'
College 1953
Phyllis Drew Music Supervisor
Crane School of Music
*New York University 1959
Nathalie Turner Art Supervisor Boston Museum of Fine Arts School Tufts University, B.F.A. 1959
W. L. Rinehart Penmanship Supervisor
1942
Ruth W. Sevene, R.N. School Nurse Brattleboro Memorial Hospital 1959
William R. Buchanan, Jr., M.D.
School Physician 1958
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ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 1, 1959 LEYDEN ELEMENTARY
Grades
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Boys
2
4
4
4
2
5 21
Girls
6
4
2
2
3
3
20
Totals
8
8
6
6
5
8
41
OTHER PUPILS
Boys
Girls
Total
Pioneer Valley Regional School
19
16
35
Greenfield Vocational School
1
0
1
Vermont
1
0
1
Greenfield Special Class
0
1
1
Holy Trinity School
2
1
3
-
-
Totals
23
18
41
Total Registration 1958-79
Total Registration 1959-82
LEYDEN CENSUS REPORT
Boys
Girls
Total
Between ages birth and 5 years
20
21
41
Between ages 5 and 7
5
9
14
Between ages 7 and 16
35
29
64
-
-
Totals
60
59
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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools and School Committee of Leyden :
My objectives as the Union Art Supervisor are numerous. I try to encourage on all age levels a familiarity with, and a pleasure in, creative art. This means offering to each student a basis for future appreciation of art, and an individual outlet for expression and re- laxation.
The classes under my supervision range from first grade to Senior High School, and include such a broad diversification as lessons in coordination, color theory, basis drawing, sculpture, art history, and free expression. The program is designed to promote the feeling that everyone can enjoy being creative, and at the same time learn to be graphic.
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The class projects have ranged from colorful murals and window decorations to paper sculpture, soap sculpture and drawing lessons. Emphasis is placed on initiative, not uniformity. Frequently the Art Classes tie in with the season, or correlate with class studies.
I am pleased to report that the students are interested in their art program. Moreover, it is a pleasure for me to work with them and their teachers. Such an excellent faculty assures the success of any supervisor.
Respectfully submitted,
NATHALIE TURNER Art Supervisor
REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools and Leyden School Committee:
May I submit a report of the Music Program.
Working with the administration and the classroom teacher in the music program, has been a stimulating experience. Since Septem- ber, a one-ness of purpose has begun to make real the slogan, "Music for every child."
In the elementary schools, it has meant satisfying participation in the singing of folk, religious, patriotic and art songs. Individual growth and skill in the reading of music show improvement.
Glee clubs have been organized in the elementary schools of Gill, Bernardston and Northfield.
New materials have been purchased for the Northfield sixth grades and for the first grades in all schools.
The pianos have been tuned throughout the system.
Material for appreciative learning is a hoped-for goal to be attained in the near future.
In the Regional School, glee club memberships number ninety- two in the Junior High School and seventy-five in the Senior High School. These groups have been preparing Christmas music and are looking forward to Spring concerts.
It is hop'ed that some adjustment may be made in the time allot- ment for music in this area. It is not easy to meet the needs of the pupil in one period per week.
We feel that music plays an important part in the emotional and social life of the adolescent. We must point the way for future
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growth, and realize the demands he will have to meet in his future academic career.
The interest and the cooperative attitude of the pupil here have made work with him most rewarding.
Respectfully submitted,
PHYLLIS DREW Music Supervisor
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DOCTOR
To the Superintendent of Schools and the Leyden School Committee:
Again this year the forty-five pupils in the elementary school were given physical examinations. Most were in good health. In several instances, parents were notified of correctible defects.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM R. BUCHANAN, M.D.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools and the Leyden School Committee:
All elementary school children have been weighed and height taken. Ears and eyes will be tested some time in February. Dr. Buchanan examined the school children in December and any defects were reported to the parents.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. RUTH W. SEVENE, R.N. School Nurse
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Town Warrant
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
FRANKLIN, SS.
To Spencer C. Howes, Constable of the Town of Leyden Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, who are qualified to vote in 'elections, to meet in the Town Hall, Monday, the seventh day of March n'ext at eleven o'clock in the forenoon for the following purposes :
To choose by ballot the following town officers:
One Moderator for one year
One Town Clerk for one year
One Town Treasurer for one year
One Selectman for three years
One Assessor for three years
One School Committee for three years .
One Constable for one year
One Auditor for one year
One Tree Warden for one year
One Collector of Taxes for one year
One Trustee Robertson Memorial Library for three years
The polls will be opened at 11 o'clock A.M. and will be closed at 6 o'clock P.M.
And in the name of said Commonwealth you are further directed to notify and warn the said inhabitants qualified to vote in town affairs to meet in the Town Hall on Saturday, the twelfth day of March 1960 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Then and there to act on the following articles :
ARTICLE 1. To choose the usual town officers not hereinbefore mentioned.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the town will vote to authorize the treasurer with the approval of the selectmen to borrow money from
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time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year be- ginning January 1, 1960 and to issue a note or notes therefor pay- able within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the town will vote to accept the report of the Town Officers for 1959, or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 4. To act on the list of jurors as posted by the se- lectmen.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the town will vote to appropriate the accumulated income of the Barstow Fund in the sum of $134.26 toward defraying the expenses of the welfare account.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the town will vote to raise money for the necessary expenses of the town and appropriate same, or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from the Quintus Allen money, a sum of money for the maintenance of schools during the current year.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money for the payment of compensation under pro- visions of Chapter 152 of the General Laws.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the town will vote to appropriate from the overlay surplus the sum of $450.00 for a reserve fund as pro- vided in Section 6, Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the town as provided by Section 108, Chapter 41 of the General Laws as amended:
Moderator
$10.00 annual meeting 5.00 special meeting
Town Clerk and Treasurer
500.00 and fees
Selectmen
Chairman 150.00
Other members 125.00
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School Committee
Chairman
60.00
Clerk
60.00
Third member
50.00
Assessors
Each member
90.00
Constable
25.00
Auditor
50.00
Collector of Taxes
200.00
Tree Warden
Hourly wage of Dept. Supt. and raise and appropriate a sum of money therefor.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the town will vote to appropriate from the Machinery Fund the sum of $1,000.00 and raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for notes and interest, or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 12. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for the maintenance of town buildings, or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $3,000.00 to be used with State and County Chapter 90 Construction funds for Chapter 90 construction work on the West Leyden Road, or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 14. To see if the town will vote to transfer from un- appropriated funds in the treasury the sum of $6,000.00 for Chapter 81, 90C and 90M highways. This money to be returned to available funds upon reimbursement by the State and County.
ARTICLE 15. To act on the report of the School Survey Com- mittee.
ARTICLE 16. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $50.00 for the care of the East Hill Cemetery.
ARTICLE 17. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $100.00 for the care of the Beaver Meadow Ceme- tery.
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ARTICLE 18. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $50.00 to pay a member of the Board of Public Wel- fare for attending meetings of the Northern Franklin Welfare Dis- trict.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $256.00 for administration of the Northern Frank- lin Welfare District.
ARTICLE 20. To see if the town will vote to appropriate $2,500.00 from the Machinery Fund and raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 for the machinery account, or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 21. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate any sum of money for the purchase of fire equipment.
Article 22. To see if the town will vote to establish a planning and zoning committee, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 23. To see if the town will vote to appropriate from the Machinery Fund a sum of money for the purchase of a road rake.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the town will vote that the purchase of all machinery and supplies for use of all town departments, and all repairs and maintenance of town buildings be let out for bid or to act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 25. To see if the town will vote to change the office of Highway Superintendent from an appointive to an elective office. Such office to be held for a three year period, or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 26. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use from the free cash in the treasury any sum of money to reduce the 1960 tax rate.
ARTICLE 27. To see if the town will vote to change the date of the Annual Town Meeting and Election of Officers to the first Saturday in March with the polls to be open by twelve o'clock noon and the business meeting at one o'clock P.M., or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 28. To transact any other business that may legally come before said meeting.
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And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof on the Town House seven days at least before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the town.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the town clerk at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands this ninth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and sixty.
THOMAS E. LIST ARTHUR J. DOBIAS DAVID J. BAKER Selectmen of Leyden
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