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At this time, in closing, I would like to thank you, the citizens of the town, for your cooperation. Close co- operation by the Parents, children, Schools, Churches and all other organizations in conjunction with the Police De- partment, make for a much better community. Let's keep up the Good Work.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM D. RONDEAU Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my annual report of the Moth Superintendent for the year 1959.
The usual spraying of the trees in town for the pur- pose of combating Dutch Elm Disease, Gypsy Moth and other insects, was carried out by airplane spraying, while ground spraying was done for poison ivy.
This year the Department of Natural Resources, Divi- sion of Forests and Parks have recommended that this Town appropriate $700.00 for insect pest control and $850.00 for Dutch Elm Disease while according to General Laws, Chapter 657, Section 8, Acts of 1956 the financial liability of the Town is $500.00 for insect pest control and $588.12 for Dutch Elm Disease Control. The latter amounts are what I have recommended to the Finance Committee for the year 1960.
These two amounts of $1,088.12 are not enough to take care of the entire town. It is only enough for one spraying. However, I have had an estimate of $2,600.00 for spraying the entire Town twice, which would include not only the Insect Pest Control and the Elm beetle, but also mosquitoes.
The past year mosquitoes were prevalent in all sec- tions of the Town and many surrounding towns had to call special town meetings to appropriate funds for elimi- nating them.
I feel that with an appropriation of $2,600.00 for the entire spraying that the Townspeople would all benefit by it.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM NUTTALL Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my annual report of the Tree War- den for the year 1959.
The past year I have had cut down and removed forty-eight dead elm trees on the highways. It was also necessary to cut and remove three dead elm trees in back of the Fire Station. The Highway Department helped and removed thirty-four dead elms of a much smaller size in back of the Taft Public Library.
The previous year it was brought to my attention that there were fourteen dead elms in the Old Cemetery. These were of a large size, each one being thirty-six inches or over. In order to take care of this situation it was neces- sary to hire tree experts with aerial buckets. These trees all had to be trimmed in order to preserve the grave stones which made it very costly.
It was also necessary to hire experts where electric and telephone wires were near the trees. The Worcester County Electric Co. and the New England Tel. & Tel. Co. were very cooperative in sharing some of this expense.
I have aided four property owners this year where trees were on their land but endangered our highways. In cases of this nature the owners paid for the cutting and this department cleaned them up and disposed of them.
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Without the aid of the highway department equip- ment I would not have been able to accomplish all of this work.
The usual trimming of low branches and the cutting of trees other than elms was also done this past year.
All of the samples that I took and sent to the State Tree Laboratory in Amherst this year came back as all having Dutch Elm Disease.
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and the towns- people for their cooperation and assistance during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM NUTTALL, Tree Warden
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 9, 1960
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Dear Sirs,
The Fire Department responded to 20 alarms in 1959 with an estimated loss of $29,500, less than half this amount was covered by insurance.
The fires were as follows:
4 Chimney Fires
2 Barn Fires
1 Cottage Fire
4 Auto Fires
2 Cooking Grease
2 Electric Motors
1 False Alarm
1 Lightning
8 Calls for Resuscitator
2 Wells Pumped Out
7 Cellars Pumped Out
6 Blasting Permits
7 Bottled Gas Permits
26 Permits to Install Burners
21 Permits to Store Oil
On the 4th of July the fire department held the an- nual parade, entertainment and refreshments for all, which was well attended.
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The accordion band of Milford leading the parade gave a wonderful performance and were greatly appre- ciated.
At the Christmas season the Fire Station was dec- orated, and the firemen with the Grange placed the lights on the tree on Founders Park.
I wish to thank the townspeople for their cooperation and the fire fighters for their excellent response this past year.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. IRONS Fire Chief
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REPORT OF FOREST FIRE WARDEN
January 9, 1960
The Forest Fire Department responded to 31 alarms as follows:
24 Grass Fires
3 Brush and Woods Fires
4 Dump Fires
The causes were: Incinerators 10, cigarettes 5, chil- dren and matches 3, no permit 4, permit fires out of con- trol 5.
405 permits to burn were issued.
Fires burned over 25 acres of grass and 3 acres of wood and brush land.
Due to timely notice and quick response of the fire fighters these fires were held to two acres and less with no rekindle fires reported.
I wish to thank the fire fighters and those men who are not members of the department for a job well done.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM F. IRONS Forest Warden
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REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I submit the following report of work done on the town roads during 1959.
CHAPTER 81
There were 15,716 gallons of asphalt applied on va- rious roads under this Chapter. On Southwick Street 1,600 feet were widened to twenty feet, and hard topped. Black- stone Street, between Main Street and Emerson Street was rebuilt with a four inch mix; and Emerson Street was also finished with a four inch mix. Pleasant Street was improved by widening the curve on Mr. Robinson's property. Beginning at Millville Road intersection, five hundred feet of roadway was widened, as well as other parts of the street. Now cars may pass more conveniently and the snow plow can widen the road for two-car travel. I would like to say that Mr. Robinson gave us permission, without charge, to improve this street.
Brush was cut on Chapter 81 roads and also on Chap- ter 90 Maintenance, under Chapter 81 funds.
CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE
There were 11,437 gallons of asphalt applied to va- rious roads. On Hartford Avenue West, 1,300 feet of road- way was resurfaced with a four inch mix. There were 3,729 gallons of asphalt and 290 tons of pea stone and
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sand mix used on this project. On Northbridge road 1,000 feet was treated the same way, with 2,155 gallons of asphalt and 246 tons of sand and pea stone being used. This treatment is proving very satisfactory for highway repairs. Some shoulders were cut on various roads.
CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION NORTH AVENUE
Chapter 90 Construction on North Avenue was com- pleted in October, with 1,200 feet of highway being im- proved. 976 feet of pipe, four drop inlets and two man- holes were installed. The section of this road which has been re-constructed is now 24 feet wide as compared with a width of 20 feet before improvement.
BLACKSTONE STREET (Special Appropriation)
About 2,500 feet at the far end of Blackstone Street was widened to 20 feet. Drainage was installed and a hard top surface applied. This work completed the 2.30 miles of road on this street and is now all hard top surface to the Blackstone Town line.
SNOW REMOVAL
I would like to make the following recommendations: that two more bays be added to the rear of the present Highway Barn; that the town buy a good second-hand truck and another automatic sand spreader. This auto- matic could then be left on the truck year round. The town is badly in need of two automatic spreaders. A plow could be attached to this truck, making three plows avail- able when needed. The truck could be used in the Sum- mer for spreading sand on the narrow roads when they are oil treated, such as Park, Pleasant and other streets.
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To the Townspeople:
As this is my last year of service as Highway Survey- or, I want to wish my successor the best of luck during his administration.
During the Winter months I have spent many hours, for which I made no charge to the town, watching storms, in an endeavor to have the streets passable for people go- ing to and from their work, as well as for the school busses. At the present time nearly every street is trav- elled by some sort of conveyance carrying school children.
I wish everyone in the Highway Department the best of luck, and everyone who has helped me in any way dur- ing my administration.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM R. BOWEN, Highway Surveyor.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Following is the Financial Report and Recapitulation of the East Mendon Water System for the year 1959:
Appropriation for Maintenance $1,461.00
Expended:
Milford Daily News $ 3.00
O. R. Desjarlais, repairs 25.50
Town of Hopedale, repairs 9.65
Town of Bellingham, repairs
9.60
Town of Bellingham, water
1,198.00
George K. Allen, meter reading
25.00
Clerical
30.00
Postage
6.64
Total expended: 1,307.39
Unexpended: 153.61
$1,461.00
RECAPITULATION
Cost of Maintenance $ 1,307.39
Water Loan Note
1,000.00
Interst on Note
236.25
Total cost for 1959 $ 2,543.64
Water Commitments for 1959
2,216.41
Net cost to town for 1959
$
327.23
Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE E. VARNEY, Chairman DONATO F. LEONE M. MORTON GOODNOW Water Commissioners
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
To the Trustees of the Taft Public Library:
Continued interest in the Library has been shown by the townspeople with 101 new reader applications filed. The circulation for the year (99 days) was 7590; a slight decrease from last year, mostly in the juvenile class, due principally to the fact that fewer books were loaned to the class-rooms in the elementary grades. The largest number checked out in one day, 168; the smallest, 35; and the average, 77. Circulation by classes was as follows: fiction, 2959; juvenile, 2715; magazines, 822; biography, 341; travel and history, 316; literature and fine arts, 91; science and useful arts, 213; all others, 133.
New books added to the Library by the Town, 82; by the Fletcher Fund, 53; and by gift, 59, making a total of 194. Gifts of books were received from Charles and Hazel Leonard, Mrs. Marion L. Nutter, Mr. Robert Congdon, Mr. Leon Cox, Mrs. Louisa Snow, Roxie Barrows, Jane Armstrong and forty juvenile books from Louis and Lin- wood Lowell, Jr., for which we express our thanks and appreciation. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts we received 2 volumes of the General Laws of Massachu- setts, 1932 Tercentary Edition.
Magazines available to readers are American, Atlantic Monthly, Better Homes and Gardens, Boy's Life, Flower Grower, Good Housekeeping, Life, McCall's National Geo- graphic, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Reader's Di- gest, Red Book, Saturday Evening Post, and Time. Fines collected and turned over to the town treasurer, $27.73.
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A summer reading club for boys and girls was conducted, with biographies of famous people as subject matter. The librarian attended two Area Meetings, one at Sutton on April 9th and one in Whitinsville on September 17th.
National Library Week was observed April 13 to 20. New books were on display in the Library and in the win- dow of Danny's Variety Store. Open House on April 15th was sponsored by Mendon PTA, with the following com- mittee cooperating with the librarian :- Mrs. Robert D. Robinson, chairman; Mrs. Louis Merolli, Jr., Mrs. Robert Jackson and Mrs. Raymond Grant. Posters were made by high school pupils and three prizes were awarded.
Mrs. Lorna Rhodes kindly substituted for the li- brarian while she took a three weeks' vacation trip to California. Miss Deborah Taft became high school assist- ant when Miss Marjorie Vear resigned near the end of the school year. The loyal support and cooperation of the town officers and the trustees is much appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, VESTELLA M. DANIELS,
Librarian
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REPORT of TRUSTEES of TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Trustees of the Taft Public Library submit the annual report of the Library for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1959.
The Library continues to provide for the community its free and valuable services through its considerable sup- ply of books, reference material, and magazines, the use of which is available to all.
Your attention is called to the Report of the Li- brarian.
The financial report for the year shows the expendi- tures for 1959. Due to a lack of definite specifications relative to the installation of furnace insulation, the amount provided in the 1959 budget for this purpose was not used. Only minor repairs and expenditures have been necessary on the building and grounds. The Highway Department has assisted by surfacing the street shoulder bordering the library lot.
The Board of Trustees wish to express their appre- ciation to Mrs. Vestella M. Daniels, Librarian, for her in- terest and effort in carrying on the work of the Library.
Respectfully submitted, GORDON R. GOOD, Chairman VESTELLA M. DANIELS HAROLD METCALF ANTHONY C. MINICHIELLO HENRY P. CLOUGH
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appropriation
$1,707.00
Expended:
H. W. Wilson Company $ 18.00
American Library Association 6.00
William Casey Hardware 6.00
Worcester County Electric Co.
49.39
Barney Coal Company
245.50
Mendon Post Office
2.60
Clarke Printing
7.60
Bro Dart Industries
7.25
Gaylord Brothers Supply Co.
20.20
Massachusetts Library Trustees Association
2.00
Campbell and Hall Book Co.
101.44
Mildred Fenley
3.80
Marjorie Vear, Assistant
49.00
Deborah Taft, Assistant
124.25
Vestella M. Daniels, Librarian
520.00
Richard Bethel 24.07
Irving Thompson
3.00
Raymond C. Dudley, Janitor
100.00
Vestella M. Daniels, expenses
3.25
M. M. Goodnow
4.50
Hermann Goldberger Magazine Agency
53.45
Total
$1,351.30
Unexpended
355.70
$1,707.00
Expended from Fletcher Fund
$
185.02
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
and
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
of the
TOWN OF MENDON
MASSACHUSETTS
for the
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1959
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 1958 - 1959
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Gordon R. Good, Chairman
Harry C. York, Secretary William M. Kimball
Term expires 1960 Term expires 1962 Term expires 1961
Regular meetings are held at the High School Building on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - ANTHONY C. MINICHIELLO, Boston Uni- versity, Ed.M., Boston University, C.A.G.S.
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The Superintendent may be met every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mendon High School or by appointment.
Office - Pinecrest School, Bellingham
Telephone TUcker 3-8000
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Ronald Lukert, M.D. Telephone, GReenleaf 3-3045
SCHOOL NURSE
Grace Moran, R.N.
Milford District Nursing Association
SCHOOL CUSTODIAN
William Hazard
Mendon, Mass.
TRANSPORTATION AGENTS
Harold C. Barrows Harold C. Barrows, Jr.
Mendon, Mass. Mendon, Mass.
ATTENDANCE OFFICER
William D. Rondeau
Mendon, Mass. 81
TEACHERS
Name Subject or Grade
Preparation Degree or
Years in
Years
Town
Henry P. Clough, Principal Mathematics Dartmouth College and B.S.
New Hampshire Univ. Ed.M.
Thirty-second
Raymond F. Biedrzycki Science, Rhode Island State B.S. Fourteenth
Mathematics, Biology, Physics
Henry Feddern
English 2 years Bates College 3 Years Boston Univ.
First
Anne Davenport Home Economics University of Mass. B.S.
Fourth
Social Science
Louis Beauchemin
French, Latin University of Ottawa Geography Commercial Education Salem S. T. College B.S.Ed.
B.A., M.A.
First
Lucille Gilbert
First
Mary Whitney History, Social Studies University of Colorado Gen. Math.
B.A.
Second
Catherine Whelen
Grade 6 Boston University A.B.
Sixth
Louise M. Benotti
Grade 6 Simmons College B.S.
Second
Alyce Youngson
Grade 6 Framingham S. T. College B.S.E. Third
Margaret C. Duren
Grade 4 Syracuse University A.B., Ed.M. Sixth
E. Jane Coleman
Grade 3 Mass. School of Art B.S.E.
Eighth
Sadie Bliss
Grade 3 Castleton, Vt. Normal Two years School
First
Grace Hutchinson Grade 2 Framingham S. T. College Two years Twenty-First Ruth Burrill Grade 2 Framingham S. T. College B.S.E. Second
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Lucille Gould
Grade 1 Perry Kindergarten Two Normal One R. I. College of Ed. Grade 1 Framingham S. T. College B.S.E.
Fourth
Virginia Cobb
Second
Howard C. Llewellyn (Resigned)
Salem S. T. College B.S.E.
Second
Commercial Education
Christine E. Cervizzi (Resigned)
Boston University A.B.
Second
Latin, French
Wayne D. Miller (Resigned)
English Staley College B.A.
First
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SUPERVISORS
William L. Rinehart
Handwriting University of Pittsburgh A.M.
Twelfth
Christine Wilson
Music N. E. Conservatory of Three
Twelfth
Music
Helen G. Thomas
Art E. S. Normal School Two
Second
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SCHOOL CALENDER FOR PERIOD
January, 1960 to June, 1961
HIGH SCHOOL
OPEN
January 4, 1960
February 29, 1960
April 25, 1960
CLOSE
February 19, 1960
April 14, 1960 June 24, 1960
SUMMER VACATION
September 7, 1960
January 2, 1961
February 27, 1961
April 24, 1961
December 23, 1960
February 17, 1961
April 14, 1961
June 23, 1961
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Same as High School except: Close June 17, 1960 Close June 16, 1961
SCHOOLS NOT IN SESSION
Good Friday Observance, April 15, 1960 Memorial Day Observance, May 30, 1960 Columbus Day Observance, October 12, 1960 Teachers Convention Day, November 4, 1960 Veterans Day Observance, November 11, 1960 Thanksgiving Recess, November 24-25, 1960
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AGE OF ADMISSION TO SCHOOL
Any child who becomes six years of age on or before January first of the year following the term when he wishes to enter school may be admitted into the first grade, but in every case the admission of a child under six shall be dependent upon the fitness of the child to profit by the work of the school, such fitness to be determined by the superintendent. Pupils under seven years of age who have not previously attended school shall not be permitted to enter later than thirty days after the opening of school in September of any school year.
SCHOOL REGULATIONS
Any complaint or representation which any person desires to make shall be presented or referred in writing to the superintendent of schools, who, in his discretion may bring it before the school committee. In cases of discipline or other school matters relating to their children, parents shall first discuss the matter with the teacher concerned. If for some reason they are not satisfied they will further discuss the matter with the following persons, if necessary, and in the following order: first, the principal of the build- ing and then the superintendent of schools. If, finally, the superintendent has been unable to satisfy the parents, he shall report the case to the school committee for considera- tion and action.
THE NO SCHOOL SIGNAL
It is the policy of the school officials to practically abandon the use of the "no school" signal on account of weather conditions. This is in line with what many other cities and towns are doing. The reason for so doing is that much confusion has resulted from the use of the "no school" signal, and the realization that the loss of even one school day is a very serious one.
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However, there may be days when it is advisable to close schools on account of severe weather conditions or any other emergency.
Arrangements have been made with Radio Stations WBS, WWON, WNRI, AND WMRC to broadcast the fact whenever it is necessary to close the schools. The "no school" signals are usually given before, during, or imme- diately after the news program, from 7:00 A. M. on. The siren will also blow three blasts twice at 7:30 A. M.
If schools do not close on any particularly bad day (rain, snow, or cold) parents are requested, and urged, to use their own judgment in sending their children to school.
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SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORT
RECEIPTS
General Appropriation
Dog Tax, 1959
$116,953.00
490.92
Total Receipts
$117,443.92
Total Expenditures
117,426.12
Unexpended Balance
17.80
REIMBURSEMENTS
State Aid
$ 17,653.46
All School Transportation 12,853.80
Superintendent: Salary-
Transportation 1,493.33
(Certified by State Dept. of Education but not yet re- received)
State Wards: Tuition, Trans- portation
1,625.53
Vocational Education
749.62
Tuition
240.00
Teachers Retirement Military
Service Refund
3.08
Total Reimbursements
$ 34,618.82
TAXATION COST OF SCHOOLS
Total Expenditures
$117,426.12
Reimbursements
34,618.82
Net Cost by Taxation $ 82,807.30
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EXPENDITURES
School Committee Expense $ 178.75
(Including Registration of Minors)
Superintendent's Salary
2,880.00
Superintendent's Secretary and Clerk
1,789.20
Superintendent's Expense
303.90
Supervisors' Salaries
2,896.64
Teachers' Salaries
66,322.36
Textbooks
2,075.21
School Supplies
2,131.85
Wages of Janitors
4,947.66
Fuel
1,872.57
Janitors Supplies
852.70
Telephone
245.04
Electricity
607.09
Advertising
18.00
Rubbish Removal
18.55
Signs
40.42
Repairs and Replacements
9,021.16
Library
55.20
Health
913.87
Transportation
17,979.06
New Equipment
486.46
School Lunch
1,790.43
Total Expenditures $117,426.12
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the citizens of Mendon the School Committee sub- mits its annual report:
The Regional School Committee and the Mendon School Committee wish to express their appreciation to the people of Mendon for their understanding of the school situation and their action in establishing an adequate and comprehensive school system by uniting with the Town of Upton in a Regional School District.
It was found to be to the best interests of all towns concerned that Union #8 comprising the Towns of Graf- ton and Upton be dissolved, that Union #15 comprising the Towns of Mendon and Bellingham be dissolved and that Mendon and Upton be regarded as a new Union as of January 1, 1960.
Mr. Kenneth L. Sharp has resigned his position as Associate Superintendent of King Phillip Regional School in Wrentham and elementary school Superintendent in Plainville to accept the position as Superintendent of the Mendon and Upton School Union.
It is expected that the present Center School building will open in September of 1960 as a well equipped ele- mentary school for grades one through six. Eleven class- rooms will be in immediate use. No additional expense will be incurred in adapting the building to elementary school use.
Several improvements have been made on the school building and grounds this past year.
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To insure an adequate water supply it has been necessary to install a water pump and tank of greater ca- pacity.
A new roof has been installed on the larger more re- cently constructed portion of the school. This roof carries a twenty year bond.
To provide for pupil safety a driveway with a hot top surface has been constructed on the south side of the school eliminating the need of the school busses turning around in the play area at the rear of the school. The driveway will also provide access to the land south of the building which may be used for a parking area.
A high chain link fence has been constructed on the south and west sides of the tennis courts improving the usage of this area for games, basketball practice and tennis.
We wish to commend and thank Superintendent An- thony C. Minichiello for the excellent work he has done in Mendon and to extend to him our best wishes for his fu- ture success as Superintendent of Schools in Bellingham.
We wish to thank Mr. Clough, the teachers, custodian, cafeteria workers, transportation agents, Parent-Teacher Association and citizens of Mendon for their cooperation during a period that has demanded many changes in sched- ules and curriculum.
Respectfully submitted, GORDON R. GOOD, Chairman WILLIAM M. KIMBALL HARRY C. YORK, Secretary Mendon School Committee
GRADE-AGE DISTRIBUTION
October 1, 1959
AGE
GRADE 5 6 7 8
9 10
11 12
13
14 15
16
17
Total Total 18 Boys Girls Total
I
B
5
26
4
35
18
53
II
B
1
6
3
10
25
35
III
B
4
16
1
21
91
G
2
16
18
39
IV
B
20
1
21
15
36
V
B
3
16
19
G
1
8
2
11
30
VI
B
18
18
2
13
15
33
VII
B
1
11
2
2
16
G
4
10
3 2
19
35
G
4
14
G
4
20
1
G
1
14
G
92
Boys
5 27
14
19
23
18
19
16
11
14
15
13
8
1
203
Girls
4
18
22
18
15
10
19
11
16
14
17
15
14
1
194
397
Total
9
45 36 37 38 28 38 27 27 28
32
28
22
2
203
194
397
5
9
2
16
G
1 10
1
12
28
IX
B
8
6
1
15
3
11
1
15
30
X
B
2
5
4
11
1
10
1
12
23
XI
B
4
7
1
12
6
10
16
28
XII
B
1
7
1
9
4
13
1
18
27
G
VIII
B
G
G
G
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Members of the School Committee:
It is with pleasure that I submit an annual report of the Public Schools of Mendon, Massachusetts. It is my hope that this past year has been one of progress and im- provement in our system.
Physical Plant
Upon assuming the duties of Superintendent of Schools on January 1, 1959 it was most gratifying to note that much planning had been accomplished in the direc- tion of relieving our overcrowded conditions in our Center School and High School. With great foresight the citizens of our community voted on March 7th to construct a six year Regional High School with the Town of Upton. It is expected that this comprehensive High School will be ready to receive our Junior-Senior High School pupils in September of 1960. This will leave our present Center School building at the disposal of our elementary pupils. This building should prove adequate for several years hence.
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