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Any dog, three months old and over, must be licensed. In the case of a dog having been spayed, the spaying certificate must be presented when application for a license is made.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM D. RONDEAU, Dog Officer.
64 REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and
Citizens of the Town of Mendon:
I hereby submit to you this report for the year 1961:
Complaints Received
222
Accidents Reported
63
Accidents (Prop. Dam. over $200.)
32
Accidents (Prop. Dam. Under $200.)
31
Accidents (Personal Injury Rep.)
18
Out of Town Persons in Accidents
63
Persons in Town Involved in Accidents
16
Assistance to Motorist
13
Articles Reported Lost or Stolen
3
Doors Found Unlocked
70
State Hospital Inmates Returned
2
Truants
3
Ambulance Calls and Accident Victims to Hospital
25
Assistance to Out of Town Police
29
Messages Delivered
15
Property Damage Incidents Reported
16
Hit and Run Accidents
10
Fatals
0
Fires Spotted on Patrol
7
Missing Persons
8
Attempted Breaks
9
Breaks Reported
18
Thefts Reported
17
Bicycles Registered
5
Assistance to Disabled Aircraft
1
Summonses Served
40
Summonses Issued
43
Arrests
16
Grand Jury Cases
3
Notices to Show Cause Issued
3
Drowning
1
Arson Investigations
1
Pistol Permits Issued
8
Parking Tags Issued
17
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Defective Equipment Tags Issued
65
Licenses Recommended Suspended
22
Licenses Suspended by Registry Licenses Revoked by Registry
4
Persons Placed on Registry's Blacklist Hearings by Registry
4
Registrations Suspended
1
Persons in Court 48 for the following reasons:
Juveniles
4
Malicious Dest. of Property
5
Leaving the Scene of An Accident
3
Operating Without a License
2
Unregistered Motor Vehicle
1
Uninsured Motor Vehicle
2
Attaching Plates Illegally
Failing to Stop for Pedestrian Light
Failing to Stop for Flashing Red Light
Passing Without Sufficient Clearance
1
Failure to Keep to the Right
5
Failure to Have Motor Vehicle Inspected
2 18
Speeding
Crossing Double Solid Line
2
Following Too Close
1 1
Failing to Stop on Signal of Police Officer
2
Operating Under the Influence
3 3
Drunkenness
4
Defective Equipment
2
Malicious Destruction of Personal Property
2
Accessory Before the Fact
3
Contributing to the Delinquency of Minors
2
Guilty Findings
35
Filed
7
Not Guilty
8
Persons Assessed Court Cost
5
Nolo Pleas Entered
4
Sentenced for 6 Months to House of Correction,
1
Suspended, Probation, 1 Year
Sentenced for 3 Months to House of Correction, Suspended, Probation, 1 Year 3
Sentenced for 6 month Terms to House of Correction,
to run concurrently, Suspended, Probation, 1 Year 2
22
2
1 1 6
Assault and Battery
Operating to Endanger
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Amount Assessed in Fines at Third District Court $520.00 Ordered to Make Restitution ($160) to the Town of Mendon 5
I take great pleasure in being able to report to you that again in the year 1961, that no fatal accidents were recorded at our office. This represents a total of 40 months that our high- ways have been death-free, which leads me to believe that the motoring public is improving and that the operators realize more and more just how dangerous an automobile can be if not properly handled. I feel, also, that this "No Fix" system re- cently instituted has helped greatly to cut down on the number of violations on our highways.
The new Police Cruiser was placed into service on June 22, 1961. Delivery of this vehicle was late because of the great de- mand on this type of car being used as Police Cruisers. So far, we have been satisfied with its performance and feel that it will serve us well. A total of 17,040 miles were covered with the Cruiser during the year. The type of vehicle which we are using has again been very useful to us on many occasions.
Patrolling our town daily, as we are now doing, I feel this has been a great deterrent in the wake of breaks and thefts that have been plaguing area residents. Serious thought should be made in the direction of expanding this coverage. I would like to commend the officers who were directly re- sponsible for the quick apprehension of five youths responsible for setting fires on Halloween, one of which was a dwelling house. Fortunately, the amount of damage was not too great and no loss of life resulted from same, but very easily could have had a reversal in the result. As a result of this fire the officials in a position to do so, put into action the necessary ma- chinery to rid the town of a nuisance and hazard that existed.
Police Memorial Sunday was observed and wreaths were placed on the graves of departed members of our department. A member of the clergy accompanied us and offered words of prayer for which we are very grateful.
Arrangements were made to purchase our gasoline and oil for the Cruiser-Ambulance on a Credit Card system with one of our major oil companies, resulting in a large saving, reason being that approximately half of the tax on a gallon
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of gas is removed, which amounts to approximately 41/2 cents on a gallon. This exemption is granted to vehicles used as municipal vehicles.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Select- men, department heads and all others for their cooperation throughout the year. Working together for the good of all, makes for a much better community.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM D. RONDEAU, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 13, 1962
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Fire Department answered 42 alarms during the year 1961, with an estimated damage of $3,300 as follows:
5 Building Fires
6 Truck and Auto
6 Chimney Fires
3 Electric Motors
2 Smoke Scare
3 Flooded Oil Burners
2 False Alarms
2 Flood Lights
12 Resuscitators
1 Out of Town
Permits were issued as follows:
30 For Installation of Oil Burners
20 For Fuel Oil Storage
8 For L. P. Gas Storage
4 For Blasting
A Scott Air Pac was purchased which will aid firefighters entering smoke filled buildings and give them protection from smoke inhalation.
The firemen held the annual parade on the evening of July 3rd with prizes for Costumes and Vehicles.
Refreshments were served to all.
At the Christmas season the station and the tree at Found- ers Park were decorated and lighted by the firemen.
This being my last report as chief of the department may I thank the Selectmen, Finance Committee, Firefighters and all Townspeople for their fine cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. IRONS, Chief.
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REPORT OF FOREST FIRE WARDEN
January 13, 1962
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Forest Fire Department answered 35 alarms during 1961. Open air fires burned over 13 acres of brush and 10 acres of grass land.
Prompt response by the firefighters and timely notice from the observer in the Tower confined these fires to two acres or less.
Over 500 permits to burn were issued and only 5 went out of control.
The causes of these fires follow:
8 Incinerators
5 Permit fires
4 Children and matches
6 Cigarettes to leaves
4 No Permits
4 Set by boys
4 Dump fires
The department purchased three Indian Pump Cans and one Gorman Portable Pump for use on open air fires.
The Gorman portable will be used for pumping out cellars and wells thus releasing the Fire Engines of this service. It has been used to pump 12 wells this past year.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. IRONS, Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
1961 EXPENDITURES
Appropriation for Maintenance $ 4,456.00
Appropriation for Water Notes
1,000.00
Appropriation for Int. on Notes
191.25
Returns from Individuals
33.00
$
5,680.25
Expended:
Water Service $ 688.68
Clerical Hire
50.00
Printing and Postage
22.87
Meter Readings
29.00
Repairs and Materials
107.00
Recording Lien Vote
4.00
Change-over to Milford line
3,071.60
Water Line Note
1,000.00
Interest on Note
191.25
Total Expended $ 5,164.40
Unexpended 515.85
$
5,680.25
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
Cost of Maintenance $ 868.55
Water Note and Interest
1,191.25
Change-over to Milford Line
3,071.60
Total Cost for 1961 $ 5,131.40
Water Commitments 1961
2,371.36
Net Loss to Town of Mendon $ 2,760.04
Net loss due to the sum of $3,071.60 spent for change over to Milford Water Co. installation.
CLARENCE E. VARNEY, Chairman M. MORTON GOODNOW DONATO F. LEONE Water Commissioners
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
To the Trustees of Taft Public Library:
The circulation of books and magazines for the year 1961, (127 days) was 7817. There was an increase in the use of maga- zines and non-fiction books, but a decrease in fiction circulation. The library has been open Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5 since May 1st. This fills the need for more hours for high school students to get books and do reference work. Circula- tion by classes was as follows: fiction, 2723; magazines, 1017; juvenile, 3054; biography, 285; history and travel, 225; litera- ture and fine arts, 248; science and useful arts, 125; all others, 140. Seventy-two new borrowers registered.
During 1961, 92 new books were purchased by the Town, 55 from the Fletcher Fund and 43 were received by gift, mak- ing a total of 190 books. A new set of World Book Encyclopedia in 20 volumes was purchased by means of State Aid; also, a small book truck which facilitates returning books to the stacks. Gifts of books have been received from Miss Florence Aldrich and Mr. George Aldrich, Mr. Ian Denton, Charles and Hazel Leonard, Mr. Leon Cox and Mrs. Nadeau for which we express our thanks.
Magazines available to readers are American Home, At- lantic Monthly, Better Homes and Gardens, Boys Life, Flower Grower, Good Housekeeping, Ladies' Home Journal, Life, McCalls', National Geographic, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Readers Digest, Red Book, Saturday Evening Post and Time. Gift subscriptions include American Legion, Elks, Food Marketing, Worcester County Farmer, Yankee and copies of Aviation Week. Fines collected and turned over to the Town, $37.07.
Vacation Reading Club and Story Hour for the children were conducted in August. National Library Week was ob- served in April with a collection of new books and an Open House arranged by a PTA committee, including Mrs. Ken- neth Taylor, Mrs. Edmund Warren, Mrs. Ruth Kearsley and Mrs. Robert Jackson. Mrs. Helen Thomas, elementary art supervisor, exhibited prize-winning posters made for the observance, and prizes were awarded by the PTA at the Open House.
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The librarian has attended two Area Meetings of Librari- ans; one at Bellingham on April 27 and another at Dover on September 28; also three meetings on Regional Library plans; one at Uxbridge and two at Worcester. Mrs. Lorna Rhodes has taken charge of the library on Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5 since May first, as assistant librarian. Our high school assistant is now Daniel W. Cox.
The librarian expresses her thanks and appreciation to the trustees and town officers for their cooperation and support.
Respectfully submitted, VESTELLA M. DANIELS Librarian.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Trustees of the Taft Public Library submit the annual report of the Library for the year ending December 31, 1961.
In 1961 the Library operated with assistance from the li- brary state aid program. In keeping with the purpose of the program, the library hours were increased and the Library is now open on Wednesday afternoons in addition to the con- tinued regular Monday and Thursday schedule of afternoons and evenings. It is hoped that the residents of the town will make full use of the Library and that library services may become more and more helpful and significant to the com- munity. The Trustees and Librarian welcome suggestions for the best possible service to the townspeople.
Some additional storage book shelves have been installed in the basement room of the building. A major repair item for 1962 will be the shingling of the roof.
The Trustees appreciate the cooperation and efficient serv- ices of the Librarian and her assistants.
Respectfully submitted, HARRY C. YORK, Chairman VESTELLA M. DANIELS VERNON A. BARROWS KENNETH L. SHARP HENRY P. CLOUGH
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TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY -FINANCIAL REPORT
Appropriation
$ 2,115.00
Expended:
Barney Coal Company $ 289.03
Massachusetts Electric Company
87.79
H. W. Wilson Company
18.00
Campbell and Hall Company
347.79
Nathaniel Dame Co.
19.75
Field Enterprises Educ. Cor.
117.99
Gaylord Brothers
72.15
Sandra Pharnes
77.00
Valerie Brownly
10.00
Daniel Cox
70.00
Vestella M. Daniels
660.00
Lorna Rhodes
99.00
Raymond C. Dudley
100.00
Mildred Fenley
8.80
Pan American Union, O. A. S.
2.70
Lester Hill
8.00
Mass. Library Trustees Assoc.
2.00
American Library Assoc.
6.00
Hopedale Hardware
8.13
C. L. Goss
75.50
Mendon Post Office
4.40
Total
$ 2,084.03
Unexpended
30.97
$ 2,115.00
FLETCHER FUND:
Nathaniel Dame Company
$ 2.90
Campbell and Hall Co.
3.33
Goldberger Agency
61.50
Total $ 77.73
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OF THE
TOWN OF MENDON
MASSACHUSETTS
for the
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1961
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SCHOOL DIRECTORY - 1961
School Committee:
Harry C. York, Chairman Term expires 1962
E. John Magliocca, Secretary Term expires 1964
Gordon R. Good Term expires 1963
Regular meetings are held at Nipmuc Regional High School on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 P. M.
Superintendent of Schools:
Kenneth L. Sharp Telephone GR 3-0994
Office-Nipmuc Regional High School, North Avenue, Mendon, Mass.
School Physician:
Ronald Lukert, M.D., Telephone GR 3-3045
School Nurse:
Janet Stockwell, R.N.
Telephone GR 3-0994
School Custodian:
William Hazard Telephone GR 3-1768
Transportation Agents:
Harold C. Barrows and Harold C. Barrows, Jr.
Attendance Officer:
William D. Rondeau
Teachers:
Mrs. Gladys Burke Grade 1A
Mrs. Virginia Cobb Grade 1B
Mrs. Grace Hutchinson Grade 2B
Mrs. Ruth Burrill Grade 2A
Miss Patrice Taylor
Grade 3B
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Miss Jane Coleman
Grade 3A
Mrs. Louise Benotti
Grade 5/6B
Mrs. Eleanora Pacella Grade. 4B
Miss Margaret Duren
Grade 4A
Miss Alyce Youngson
Grade .. 5A
Mrs. Catherine Whelen Grade .. 6A
Mr. John Rogers, Supervisor of Elementary Schools
William L. Rinehart, Handwriting Supervisor
Miss Arlyne Marcy, Music Supervisor
Mrs. Helen Thomas, Art Supervisor
SCHOOL CALENDAR MENDON-UPTON-NIPMUC REGIONAL HIGH 1961-1962
Fall Term, Sixteen weeks:
Term begins Wednesday, September 6
Term ends Friday, December 22
Winter Term, Seven weeks:
Term begins Tuesday, January 2 Term ends Friday, February 16
Spring Term, Seven weeks: Term begins Monday, February 26 Term ends Friday, April 13
Summer Term, Eight weeks: Term begins Monday, April 23 Term ends Friday, June 22
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Holidays:
Columbus Day, October 12 Elementary Conference, October 23 Teachers' Convention, November 3 Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 24 New Year's Day, January 1 Memorial Day, May 30
High School Graduation-June 13, 1962 High School closes-June 22, 1962 Elementary School closes-June 20, 1962
Age of Admission to School:
To be admitted to Grade 1, a child must be five years old on or before January 1st, preceding the opening of school in Sep- tember. No child will be admitted to Grade 1 for the first time after October 15th.
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SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORT
RECEIPTS
General Appropriation
Trans. from Reserve Fund
$ 83,193.38
1,200.00
Total Receipts
$ 84,393.38
Total Expenditures
$ 84,306.98
Unexpended Balance
86.40
REIMBURSEMENTS
State Aid
$ 22,472.10
All School Transportation
7,969.63
Superintendent: Salary -Trans- portation 1,493.33
State Wards: Tuition-Transporta- tion 1,547.18
Vocational Education
396.54
Total Reimbursements
$ 33,878.78
TAXATION COST OF SCHOOLS
Total Expenditures
Reimbursements
$ 84,306.98
33,878.78
Net cost by Taxation
$ 50,428.20 $ 132.00
Refunds and Sales
Received from N.D.E.A. Funds $ 243.08
Expended N.D.E.A. Funds 91.15
Unexpended balance
$
151.93
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL CONTROL:
Budget
Expendi- tures
School Committee Expense
Superintendent's Salary
2,560.00
$
200.00
$
128.44
2,560.00
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Superintendent's Travel
160.00
160.00
Superintendent's Expense
40.00
29.98
Superintendent's Office Supplies
50.00
65.69
1,520.00
1,461.92
Clerical Help Attendance
100.00
None
Census
50.00
45.70
$ 4,680.00
$ 4,451.73
EXPENSE OF INSTRUCTION:
Teachers' Salaries
$ 47,167.00
$ 47,866.40
Supervisors' Salaries
3,380.00
3,223.12
Elem. Sch. Supervisor-Salary
2,467.00
2,466.72
Elem. Sch. Supervisor-Expense
40.00
4.50
Textbooks
1,200.00
1,406.35
Supplies
1,000.00
1,404.89
Miscellaneous Expense
500.00
277.13
Substitutes
600.00
366.00
$ 56,354.00
$ 57,015.11
OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT:
Janitor's Wages
$ 4,267.00
$ 4,178.78
Janitor's Supplies
1,000.00
904.93
Fuel
2,200.00
2,268.51
Gas
175.00
121.25
Electricity
700.00
615.84
Telephone
225.00
223.25
Rubbish Removal
50.00
25.50
Other General
200.00
6.00
$ 8,817.00
$ 8,344.06
MAINTENANCE:
Repairs to Building and Grounds
$ 3,400.00
$ 2,993.69
$ 3,400.00
$ 2,993.69
CAPITAL OUTLAY:
None
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AUXILIARY AGENCIES:
Library
$ 200.00
$ 107.62
Health-Doctor's Salary
200.00
200.00
Health-Nurse's Salary
977.78
977.84
Health-Nurse's Travel
53.20
53.20
Health Supplies
25.00
2.64
Transportation
9,436.40
10,001.46
Printing and Ads
50.00
51.63
Cafeteria
200.00
108.00
$ 11,142.38
$ 11,502.39
GRAND TOTAL
$ 84,393.38
$ 84,306.98
To the Citizens of Mendon the School Committee submits this report:
The Center School building has been kept in good repair. The exterior will require a new coat of paint this year and plans are in the making for this project.
The line fence has been inspected and several posts were replaced this past year.
All classrooms are now in use. New classrooms will be required in two years. By referring to the enrollment projec- tion this fact will be quite obvious.
The greatest factor forcing school committees to continu- ally increase teacher salaries is that of meeting competition. The supply of good teachers is limited and the demand ex- ceeds the supply. Any change is not foreseen in the imme- diate future. However, to retain good teachers and secure good replacements when vacancies occur, local salary sched- ules must be comparable to others. This situation is prevalent among school administrators also.
A program of physical development is being emphasized by our President of the United States. In keeping with this, Operation Fitness has been instituted in the Center School. To further this worthy project, the School Committee recom- mends that the ball field be repaired and placed in first class condition.
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A Regional Vocational School is now in the planning stage. This school is being planned with twelve towns participating. Such a school would be a tremendous incentive for industry to move into this area, as skilled labor would be forthcoming. The participating towns would be helped greatly by the State and Federal governments.
We wish to thank Superintendent Sharp, Mr. Rogers, the teachers, cafeteria workers, transportation agents, Parent- Teachers Association, custodian and citizens of Mendon for their fine cooperation in keeping Mendon education on a con- stantly improving program.
Respectfully submitted, HARRY C. YORK, Chairman E. JOHN MAGLIOCCA, Secretary GORDON R. GOOD Mendon School Committee.
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UNION #59 MENDON-UPTON ENROLLMENT FIGURES
October 1, 1961
Grade
Mendon
Upton
Total
1
54
82
136
2
55
76
131
3
53
77
130
4
41
70
111
5
38
65
103
6
38
51
89
279
421
700
7
30
67
97
8
36
60
96
9
32
63
95
10
27
58
85
11
20
37
57
12
18
36
54
163
321
484
TOTALS:
Grades 1-12
442
742
1184
MENDON SCHOOL COMMITTEE ENROLLMENT DATA December, 1961
Grade
Division
No. of Pupils 1961-62
Total No. of Pupils 1962-63
Total No. of Pupils 1963-64
Total No. of Pupils 1964-65
1
A
24
38 (2)
47 (2)
57 (2)
B
23
2
A
26
47 (2)
38 (2)
47 (2)
3
A
29
53 (2)
47 (2)
38 (2)
24
53 (2)
53 (2)
47 (2)
4
B
21
25
41 (2)
53 (2)
53 (2)
E
14*
39 (1)
41 (2)
53 (2)
11*
Totals
271
271 (11)
279 (12)
295 (12)
1959 Projection
271
278
291
318
Figures in parentheses indicate rooms needed.
Figures above are based on pupils now in school, and on those anticipated for Grade for 1962-1964 They do not include anticipated growth of the town.
*Combination grade
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5
A
A
27
6
B
27
20
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Mendon School Committee and the Mendon-Upton Re- gional School District Committee:
Gentlemen:
Following is my second annual report as Superintendent of Schools.
Substantial reports are included as submitted by the Supervisor of Elementary Schools, the Regional High School Principal, Supervisors, and Staff members.
An In-Service course for teachers is being offered at the Mendon Center School. It is in the field of arithmetic and gives teachers in the employ of the two towns an opportunity to strengthen our program and to better themselves educa- tionally. A curriculum guide for the Mendon and Upton Schools will be developed by our teachers at the completion of the study.
Both towns are receiving the benefits of National Defense Education Funds. For teaching aids approved by the Depart- ment of Education and purchased for work in Science, Mathe- matics, and Foreign Languages, the school receives a fifty per cent reimbursement. To date, such items as science kits, books, flash cards, film strips, maps, projectors, records, and fraction wheels have been purchased. Plans for additional equipment and material are being prepared.
The Mendon Center School will adequately accommodate grades 1-6 during the 1962-63 school year, providing there is only normal growth. In 1963-64, however, additional room should be provided. Two classrooms plus a multi-purpose room would be sufficient for some time, assuming normal growth. This need has been brought to the attention of the School Planning Committee for their consideration.
Identical salary schedules have been adopted by the local School Committees for elementary teachers. For those with a Bachelor's Degree, the range is now $4200-$6000. This range puts us in a fairly good competitive position for hiring and keeping teachers.
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During the past year, we have made definite attempts to supply the citizens of both towns with information on the schools. We hope that we can continue this program. Prac- tically all of the information is carried by local newspapers. We hope that it has been helpful, and that citizens will re- quest information which is of interest to them.
In conclusion, let me expresss sincere appreciation for continuing support to all those directly involved in the opera- tion of our schools. It is definitely a team effort and the suc- cesses of the future hinge on how well we maintain our team spirit.
Respectfully submitted, KENNETH L. SHARP, Superintendent of Schools.
MENDON
The annual census and distribution of minors was taken in October, 1961. This includes all residents of the town on October 1, 1961, between the ages of 5 and 16, whether attend- ing school or not. Residents 16 and over are not counted. The figures shown here will not necessarily agree with the figures in the grade-enrollment chart. The result of the October 1, 1961 tabulation is as follows:
5 years or over 7 years or over and under 7 and under 16
Boys
39
198
Girls
50
170
89
368
Distribution of minors:
In public school
membership
56
345
In private school
membership
1
21
In State Institutions
0
2
Not enrolled in
any school
32
0
89
368
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
It is with great pleasure that I submit my second annual report as Supervisor of Elementary Schools for School Union #59, Mendon and Upton.
At present there is an enrollment of 278 children in the Mendon Center Elementary School; 312 in the Upton Memorial School; and 118 in the Upton Ball School; a total of 708 ele- mentary school children. For Mendon, this is a gain of 25 com- pared to last year and for Upton, a gain of 12. This time, last year, we had a total enrollment of 670 students; and this year, as mentioned above, 708 students, a gain of 38 children in the elementary schools. Every available classroom is in use in- cluding three basement rooms.
The elementary school instrumental program, under the direction of Mr. Donald Thatcher, music supervisor for the Nipmuc Regional High School, is progressing in an excellent manner. This past fall, the children who were taking lessons were transported to the High School every Wednesday after- noon for an additional hour of instruction. Last June, the children presented a very successful Spring Concert which was attended by many parents and friends. There are 56 fourth, fifth, and sixth grade children who are taking instrumental lessons this year. Of this number, 26 are in the Elementary School Band; the remaining members are beginners and will become band members when they are more proficient.
In Mendon we were saddened by the resignation of Miss Christine Wilson, vocal music supervisor, who resigned to accept a full time position in Medway. However, we were for- tunate to obtain Miss Arlyne Marcy, vocal music supervisor for the Upton Elementary Schools, to supervise the vocal music program in Mendon also.
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Miss Marcy has carried on the Mendon Elementary School Glee Club that Miss Wilson formed and she has also formed a Glee Club for the Upton Elementary Schools. The Glee Clubs, under the direction of Miss Marcy, presented a Christ- mas performance for the Parent-Teachers' Association of their respective towns. These performances were very successful and were enjoyd by many parents and friends. There are 107 fifth and sixth grade children who are members of the Mendon- Upton Elementary School Glee Club.
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