Town annual reports of the selectmen, overseers of the poor, town clerk, and school committee of West Bridgewater for the year ending 1930-1934, Part 16

Author: West Bridgewater (Mass. : Town)
Publication date: 1930
Publisher: Town Officers and Committees
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In the third and fourth grades the room is so crowded that practically all the work is rote. This will reveal itself


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most discouragingly later on when older pupils will be re- quired to do lower grade work in music. Such conditions leave their scars. The Music Hour series which has been introduced into one or two of the grades is most attractive, appealing and instructive in content. The children enjoy these illustrated songs. In the lower grades the singing of some of the songs has been accompanied by the rhythm band much to the delight of the children.


In the Matfield School a class in piano playing was or- ganized in the spring. These little pioneers in piano-class instruction were Audrey Sturgiss, Eleanor Sturgiss, Myrtle Lee, Virginia Barclay, Arlene Porter, and Jesse Morse. The interest was enthusiastic, the progress marked and the co- operation of Miss Kett and Miss Ward most helpful. In September the supervisor made an effort, through the teachers, to organize more of these classes. There was not a sufficient response to make the project worthwhile. I should like to say a word about these classes with the hope that something may be done when financial conditions warrant.


Throughout the country, in almost every State in the Union, classes in instrumental music have been organized in the schools and chief among these is the class in piano instruction. A course in piano is the best foundation for learning to play all other instruments. It is the one instru- ment most usually found in the home. These piano classes afford exceptional opportunity for the development of hid- den musical talent, and, because of the very small expense, give to a greater number of children the advantages of musical training. The cost of equipment-including book, rack, pianoforte keyboard, key finder and chord finder-and ten lessons of one hour each, for a class of twelve or fifteen, is five dollars per person.


For several years in her report the supervisor has ad- vocated a course in music appreciation. In the newer music books such a course is taken for granted and an outline of


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work indicated. In West Bridgewater no time in the sched- ule has been allotted for such a course. What little is done along this line is very desultory yet it has met with a re- sponsive interest on the part of the children. With the radio making its appearance in nearly every home and with the field it opens up to every listener I most strongly urge that some decided step be taken for educating and training the young ears to recognize, understand and appreciate the best in music. George Bernard Shaw says, "If young men had Music-to interest them, to engage them and satisfy many of their impulses, they would not go to the low plea- sures of the streets: they would be too fastidious to do so, for they would have an alternative."


Our children know little or nothing about the great masters in Music. They know Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Charles Lindberg, valuable men who have made their contribution to our material comforts; but Beethoven, Ed- ward MacDowell, Stephen Foster, Fritz Kreisler, men who have contributed to the cultural and aesthetic sides of life are not even known by name.


The radio brings two kinds of music :- 1, that which needs no conscious understanding because its message is instinctively barbaric and physical ; and 2, the kind that ap- peals to intelligence and requires training and nourishing. The popular music with its varied syncopation and prim- itive rhythm appeals to the physical sense. We begin to tap, swing and sway all unconsciously. But the music that reaches the heights and depths, the head and the heart; that stirs the emotions and inspires braver and loftier thoughts; this is the music that gives birth to courageous deeds and holy ideals; this is the kind for which we should cultivate a taste.


The supervisor would recommend that this course be taken under serious consideration for another year and if possible be given a place in the school curriculum. A lim-


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ited number of records could be procured and a first course in "Learning to Listen" be introduced, ending with a public music memory contest for the recognition of selection, com- poser and instrument playing.


In closing may I express my thanks to you for your helpful suggestions.


Yours respectfully,


LOIS J. SNOW, Supervisor of Music.


REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE


To the Superintendent of Schools and School Committee:


In accordance with the usual procedure, the School Physician, Dr. Ellis LeLacheur, made his annual routine examination in September. Beginning at the High School notices were sent to parents of cases of defective tonsils and adenoids in their children. Two were found to have defective thyroid glands. Ten were advised not to partici- pate in athletic games without first consulting their family physician. Many were advised about certain health mat- ters requiring attention.


Dr. LeLacheur continued examining pupils of the grade schools and forty two parents were advised to have their children's tonsils and adenoids removed. Other diseases found were impetigo, enlarged glands, scabies, cavious teeth, poison and minor ailments.


All children entering school were duly vaccinated.


The dental clinic has not been operating since Septem- ber because there were not enough requests to cover ex- penses since our clinic is self supporting. Only a few chil-


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dren in the lower grades receive dental care either privately or in the clinic. This is the important time to receive such dental care.


First aid material was distributed to each school.


There were two mild cases of Infantile Paralysis in pre-school children.


Thirty nine children were found to be 10% or more un- derweight. Measles were prevalent throughout the year. There were numerous cases of chicken pox and twelve cases of scarlet fever.


The hearing tests have not been completed with the audiometer. This year grades three, seven and nine are the only ones to be examined by this method. So far there are no children with defective hearing at the Center School and only one at the High School. Two children from Co- chesett with hearing loss were examined at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, although there is a defective hear- ing loss, it is not permanent. Four children obtained glasses. Fifteen children had tonsils and adenoids removed: Two Hundred Ten home calls were made.


Two boys attended Summer Health Camp, each were gland cases and the parents assumed part of the expenses, the remainder being paid out of the seal sale fund.


Dr. Paul Wakefield visited the Howard High School and talked with the students and teachers in separate groups about the coming Chadwick Clinic, December 10, 1931, and subsequently came and did the tubercular skin test on 476 children. In four days these tests were read; 121 were positive reactors. December 17, 1931 these positive cases were X-Rayed by a staff having a portable equip- ment. January 6, 1932, 21 of those that were X-Rayed were given further examinations by a physician from the State Department of Public Health. Final results are not yet at hand, but it is expected that about a third of those exam- ined will be recommended for further treatment.


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To the hearty co-operation of teachers, parents and in- terested citizens of West Bridgewater I attribute the suc- cess of the Chadwick Clinic and I herewith acknowledge my indebtedness to them for the helpful spirit they have constantly shown in all movements making for the pro- tection and improvement of community health.


Respectfully submitted,


LILLIAN M. HEWITT, School Nurse.


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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1931


HOWARD HALL


June seventeenth at eight o'clock


Motto: The elevator to success is not running ; use the stairs


CLASS OFFICERS P


President, William J. Maclean, Jr. Vice President, Priscilla J. Washburn. Secretary, Barbara S. Washburn. Treasurer, Gertrude M. Roscoe.


Class Colors-Green and White Class Flower-Sweet Pea


PROGRAM


1. March-"Trisgian" F. H. Losey Howard High School Orchestra


2. Prayer Rev. Gordan C. Capen


3. Music-"Nightfall (Liebestraum)" Franz Liszt High School Orchestra


4. Address Professor David D. Vaughn, Boston University


5. Presentation of Class Gift William J. Maclean, Jr. President Class of 1931


6. Acceptance for School Everett Bisbee


President Class of 1932


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7. Scholarship and Honor Awards Wednesday Night Club Scholarship Parent Teacher's Association Scholarship Matfield Woman's Club Scholarship Washington and Franklin Medal


Principal Nils G. Lindell


8. Music-"Remembrances of Waldteufel"


Seredy-Tocaben


High School Orchestra


9. Presentation of Diplomas Superintendent of Schools Ernest W. Robinson


10. Class Ode Written by Gertrude Roscoe


Senior Class


11. Benediction Rev. Gordan C. Capen


CLASS ODE


Written by Gertrude Roscoe Tune: "In the Gloaming"


High school days which Time has lent us


Fade away in future's stead,


Hearts o'erflowed with grief and sadness Briefly scan the path we've led. Recollections, sweet and tender, Ne'er shall be from us aside,


Golden stars shine bright before us As we leave these portals wide.


How we love our Alma Mater, Hail to her with worthy praise! Up the path with labors greater Our due thanks we'll ever raise. She has fashioned life's foundation,


She our stumbling feet will guide. On this day of graduation Love and honor both abide.


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Thus 'tis with a thrill of sadness That we end our High School days; Farewell teachers, friends, and comrades, May Fate favor you always. We depart with pleasant mem'ries Of the days we've spent with you ; And the bonds of faithful friendship Shall endure our whole life through.


Farewell, dear old Howard High, May the world your name enshrine.


GRADUATES


College Course


Roger Wendell Anderson


John G. Barros


Elna L. Bernsten


Barbara E. Chadwick


Wilmar C. Harlow


Theodora Hardenbrook Marietta Elva Lothrop William James MacLean, Jr.


Gertrude M. Roscoe


Barbara S. Washburn


Commercial Course


Clifford Earl Broman Howard F. Brooks


Mary Theresa Guinea


Matthew F. Mazza Evelyn R. Tillgren Priscilla J. Washburn


Technical Course


James T. Parker


John C. Eldridge


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SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES, JANUARY 1, 1932


SCHOOLS


1


2


3


4


5


6


7


8


9


10


11


12


Totals


Howard High


43


37


29


33


142


Center VIII


32


32


Center VII


7


18


22


9


31


Center II-III


10


27


37


Center 1-11


20


13


33


Sunset Ave. VII-VIII


13


14


27


Sunset Ave. V .- VI


16


14


30


Sunset Ave. III-IV


30


22


52


Sunset Ave. I-II


20


23


43


Matfield IV-V-VI


12


14


6


32


Matfield I-II-III


12


15


6


33


Cochesett IV-V-VI


9


8


7


24


Cochesett I-II-III


12


6


10


28


Jerusalem I-V


3


5


7


3


6


24


Total


67


72


80


68


60


45


64


46


43


37


29


33


644


51


51


Center V-VI


25


Center IV-V


172


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TEACHING FORCE 1931-32 Howard High School


Nils G. Lindell


Arthur Frellick


Margaret Hayes


Naomi White


Edna Currier


Miriam May


Emily Rutter


Principal Science Commercial Commercial Languages English History


Center School


Rose L. MacDonald-Principal


Grade 8


Margaret Riley


Grade 7


Elinore Spencer


Grades 5 and 6


Elizabeth Eastman


Grades 4 and 5


Miriam Hall


Grades 2 and 3


Gertrude Pillsbury


Grades 1 and 2


Sunset Avenue School


Theresa Miller-Principal


Grades 7 and 8


Grace Dashoff


Grades 5 and 6


Mildred MacDonald


Grades 3 and 4


Elizabeth Worthing


Grades 1 and 2


Matfield School


Ellen Kett-Principal Gertrude Ward


Grades 4, 5, 6 Grades 1, 2, 3


Cochesett School


Margaret Toomey-Principal


Grades 4, 5, 6


Priscilla Smith


Grades 1, 2, 3


Jerusalem School


Winifred Darling Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5


Supervisors


Lois J. Snow, Music


Dorothy Griffin, Drawing


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SCHOOL CALENDAR


1931-32


First term-15 weeks, opens September 14, closes De- cember 23, 1931.


Second term-7 weeks, opens January 4, closes Feb- ruary 19, 1932.


Third term-8 weeks, opens February 29, closes April 22, 1932.


Fourth term-8 weeks, opens May 2, closes June 24, 1932.


1932-33


First term-15 weeks, opens September 12, closes De- cember 23, 1932.


Second term-7 weeks, opens January 3, closes Feb- ruary 17, 1933.


Third term-8 weeks, opens February 27, closes April 21, 1933.


Fourth term-8 weeks, opens May 1, closes June 23, 1933.


HOLIDAYS


Columbus Day, October 12, 1932.


Armistice Day, November 11, 1932.


Patriots' Day, April 19, 1933.


Memorial Day, May 30, 1933.


VACATIONS


Thanksgiving recess begins November 23 at noon, closes November 28, 1932.


Christmas recess begins December 23, closes January 3, 1933


February recess, begins February 17, closes February 27, 1933.


Spring recess, begins April 21, closes May 1, 1933.


Report of the Finance Committee


In our recommendations for the new year, we have endeavored to keep in mind the existing economic condi- tions and at the same time, the necessity of appropriating sufficient funds to properly carry on the vital work of the Town.


In instances where we have recommended a different sum than that asked for by the department heads, this was done with confidence that the department could operate with reasonable efficiency on the lower amount which seemed jus- tified by the financial conditions existing at the present time.


The total of the appropriations recommended by the Committee (including those called for in Articles of the War- rant of the Town Meeting as well as those shown in the "Table of Comparison ") is approximately $7000.00 less than the total amount appropriated last year. If the voters of the Town desire to accept these recommendations this should mean a reduced tax rate this year.


The appropriations recommended for Public Welfare and Old Age Assistance are considerably larger than ever before. These, however, are items which existing conditions have brought about, and which are largely beyond the control of the Committee or the voters.


In our report last year we suggested the value to the Town of having a road program planned for the construction of black topped roads covering a period of years. We believe the results of the past year justify the action of the voters in appointing such a committee. We strongly indorse the con- tinuation of the policy of appropriating a blanket amount for all road construction other than special State and County


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aided roads, and that this appropriation be spent in accord- ance with the judgment of the Selectmen with the advice of the Road Committee.


Although the Committee realize the need of more and better sidewalks in some sections of the Town, we feel that present financial conditions do not warrant this expenditure this year. We do not recommend additional street lights this year for the same reason.


In the past the Town has paid for several telephones in private homes. We believe this is one place where a saving, even though small, should be made at this time. Therefore, we recommend that the Town pay for no telephones in pri- vate homes except in the case of the Chief of Police, Chief of Fire Department and one telephone in Cochesett to cover the Tapper System of the Fire Department located there.


Once again, we call the attention of the voters to the serious situation in the matter of tax collections. The amount of uncollected taxes at the end of each year has steadily been increasing for several years until the total amount of uncollected taxes on January 1, 1932, amounted to over $56,000.00, which is equal to approximately 60% of the entire commitment of the Town based on 1931 figures.


This Committee and the State Auditor in their reports of the year 1929 recommended a determined effort on the part of the Collector to effect a settlement of the overdue accounts of 1927 and 1928. However, there were outstanding on January 1, 1932, over $300.00 on each of the years 1927 and 1928, over $2,000.00 for the year 1929, and over $14,000.00 for the year 1930.


The statute law requires the collection of real estate taxes in one year from October 1st of the year of assessment, and of other taxes within two years from such date. Thus all taxes for 1927, 1928, and 1929, and all real estate taxes for the year 1930 are now long overdue.


This large amount of uncollected taxes seriously affects the possibility of using any of the Surplus Revenue in the


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Treasury of the Town for the purpose of lowering the tax rate of the new year. It also has a considerable bearing on the borrowing capacity of the Town. The Committee feels something must be done to remedy the situation.


We thank the Town Officers for their co-operation in our efforts to keep the recommendations as low as possible con- sistent with efficient service.


A table of estimates by department heads and amounts recommended by this Committee, also a report of our recom- mendations on the articles in the Town Warrant appear on the following pages.


B. L. CARTER, Chairman,


A. E. RYDER, Secretary,


M. W. ALGER,


G. N. DAVIS,


R. S. FRELLICK,


B. F. HANSCOM,


K. L. HARDENBROOK,


J. OLSON,


O. B. PEARSON,


G. A. PETERSON,


E. C. PORTER,


J. M. RICHARDS,


G. W. SMITH,


C. THAYER,


A. T. WELLS.


REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TABLE FOR COMPARISON


Annual Appropriations and Expenditures for 1930 and 1931, together with Amounts Estimated by Department Heads and Recommended by Committee for 1932.


Appropriated Expended 1930


1930


Appropriated Expended 1931


1931


Estimated 1932


Recommended 1922


Moderator


$25.00


$25.00


$25.00


$25.00


Selectmen ..


900.00


485.39


900.00


587.00


900.00


900.00


Town Accountant


725.00


704.95


725.00


721.83


725.00


700.00


Treasurer and Collector


1,600.00


1,686.30


1,700.00


1,740.00


1,800.00


1,750.00


Assessors


1,675.00


1,484.28


1,600.00


1,736.36


1,600.00


1,600.00


Other Finance Officers and Accounts


25.00


10.00


25.00


3.00


25.00


25.00


Town Clerk.


650.00


614.59


650.00


627.75


600.00


600.00


Election and Registration


500.00


658.27


250.00


152.61


700.00


700.00


Law


75.00


3.00


75.00


8.95


75.00


25.00


Town Hall and Offices


3,000.00


2,828.42


2,650.00


2,295.12


3,500.00


2,800.00


Police ...


2,300.00


2,281.36


2,600.00


2,791.27


2,800.00


2,700.00


Dog Officer


30.00


28.75


30.00


36.26


50.00


30.00


Fire Department and Equipment


2,300.00


2,338.60


2,500.00


2,479.09


2,400.00


2,400.00


Hydrants.


2,500.00


2,500.00


2,500.00


2,500.00


2,500.00


1,860.00


Sealer of Weights and Measures


150.00


134.13


125.00


122.22


125.00


125.00


Moth Suppression


2,800.00


2,392.20


2,600.00


2,599.40


2,600.00


2,000.00


Tree Warden


500.00


498.64


500.00


483.28


500.00


500.00


Board of Health


1,200.00


1,149.30


1,200.00


1,168.91


1,200.00


1,200.00


Inspection of Animals


100.00


100.00


100.00


100.00


100.00


100.00


Inspection of Slaughtering


400.00


346.04


300.00


302.47


400.00


300.00


Plymouth County Hospital Maintenance


..


978.72


978.72


1,043.26


1.043.26


1,258.36


1,258.36


.


.


..


.


.


..


Highways ..


9,000.00


*12,842.89


21,000.00


*24,844.74


10,000.00


10,000.00


Snow Removal


1,000.00


577.23


1,500.00


847.87


1,000.00


1,000.00


Sidewalks


250.00


218.50


250.00


243.00


250.00


250.00


Street Signs and Bridges


1,000.00


985.15


1,000.00


962.92


1,000.00


500.00


Street Lights.


3,666.00


3,511.04


3,973.00


3,814.53


3,950.00


3,950.00


Public Welfare


5,500.00


6,473.65


6,500.00


6,569.32


7,500.00


7,500.00


State Aid.


400.00


210.00


300.00


188.00


200.00


200.00


Soldiers' Relief


400.00


484.19


1,000.00


493.50


700.00


600.00


Military Aid.


200.00


300.00


360.00


300.00


300.00


Soldiers' Burial.


200.00


200.00


200.00


200.00


Library


850.00


850.00


850.00


850.00


875.00


875.00


School Appropriations


49,550.50


49,513.03


49,975.00


49,786.45


50,500.00


50 500.00


Care of Monument Grounds


60.00


37.50


60.00


51.00


60.00


60.00


Flags and Parks


150.00


147.62


150.00


28.78


50.00


50.00


Memorial Day Observance.


150.00


88.50


100.00


100.00


100.00


100.00


Printing and Distributing Town Reports


554.25


543.00


543.00


543.00


Fire Insurance


600.00


535.21


600.00


535.21


600.00


600.00


Liability Insurance


450.00


446.23


523.00


522.46


550.00


550.00


Reserve Fund


2,000.00


1,452.11


2,000.00


1,365.00


2,000.00


2,000.00


Interest ..


...


2,800.00


1,185.08


2,000.00


1,022.71


2,000.00


2,000.00


Care of Cemeteries


100.00


100.00


100.00


100.00


100.00


100.00


Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture.


100.00


100.00


100.00


100.00


Visiting Nurse Service


300.00


300.00


300.00


300.00


Public Safety Committee


50.00


7.00


Finance Committee


10.00


14.25


10.00


8. 75


15.00


15.00


Old Age Assistance


1,000.00


1,820.20


7,000.00


7,000.00


Permanent Sidewalk (No. Elm Street


2,000.00


1,992.96


1,500.00


1,493.41


Permanent Sidewalk (West Centre Street)


.....


1,000.00


998.92


750.00


746.31


.


..


...


..


.


Black Road (East Street).


1,500.00


*5,588.85


2,650.00


*7,083.52


Black Road (Manley Street)


3,000.00


*9,355.10


*1,737.87


Tarvia Treatment (South Street)


1,600.00


1,596.99


Calcium Chloride.


1,000.00


938.23


Printing By-Laws


200.00


14.50


72.00


Police Car.


400.00


400.00


$112,023.97 $122,630.47 $121,792.26 $128,129.33 $112,833.36 $109,898.36


*State or County contributed to cost of road work. +$400 of this amount for private work for which Town will be reimbursed.


Water Department Maintenance ...


$8,700.00 7,494.00


$9,540.21 7,493.30


$9,050.00


$9,098.21


$9,000.00


$9,000.00


Water Department Bonds and Interest


6,281.00


6,288.50


6,105.09


6,105.09


$16,194.00


$17,033.51


$15,331.00


$15,386.80


$15,105.09


$15,105.09


..


..


..


..


..


Report of Finance Committee on Articles in Town Warrant


Article 1. To elect the following Town Officers by Official Ballot: One Town Clerk for one year, one Moderator for one year, one Assessor for three years, one Selectman for three years, one member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years, one Treasurer for one year, one Tax Collector for one year, one Water Commissioner for three years, two School Committee for three years, two Trustees of Public Library for three years, one Tree Warden for one year, two Constables for one year.


Polls will be open at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of March 7, 1932, and will be closed at 8 o'clock p. m.


Article 2. To choose Town Officers for the ensuing year not elected on the Official Ballot.


Article 3. To hear the reports of all Town Officers and Committees and act thereon.


Article 4. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the revenue of the current year.


ARTICLE 4-The Finance Committee recommends such authorization.


Article 5. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the Town charges for the ensuing year, and make appropriation for the same.


ARTICLE 5-The recommendations of the Finance Commit- tee for each Department appear in the tables included in their report.


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Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to build a Tarvia Top Road on East Street from East Center Street south and appropriate money for the same.


ARTICLE 6-The Finance Committee recommends that this be referred to the Selectmen and Road Committee and if any sum is so expended it be taken from the general High- way appropriation.


Article 7. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate $2250.00 for a Tarvia Top on Copeland Street providing the State will pay $4500.00 and the County $2250.00.


ARTICLE 7-The Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of this sum.


Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1500.00 to widen Plain Street provid- ing the State will pay $3000.00 and the County $1500.00 for construction of same.


ARTICLE 8-The Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of this sum.


Article 9. To see what action the Town will take in regard to a hot mix top on North Elm Street sidewalk from Mr. Gambao's to Brooks Place and appropriate money for the same.


ARTICLE 9-The Finance Committee does not recommend the construction of this sidewalk this year.


Article 10. To see if the Town will vote that repairs to South Street (gravel and tarvia) be continued as far as Aldrich Road and appropriate money for the same.


ARTICLE 10-The Finance Committee recommends that this be referred to the Selectmen and Road Committee and if any sum is so expended it be taken from the general Highway appropriation.


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Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to construct a bituminous concrete sidewalk on Matfield Street and appro- priate money for the same.


ARTICLE 11-The Finance Committee does not recommend the construction of this sidewalk this year.


Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to install one street light on Grant Street east of Pine Grove.


ARTICLE 12-The Finance Committee does not recommend the installation of this light this year.


Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to install two street lights on Brooks Place from the last light west to Progressive Avenue.


ARTICLE 13-The Finance Committee does not recommend the installation of these lights this year.


Article 14. To see what action the Town will take in regard to installing a light in front of the Town Hall and appropriate money for the same.


ARTICLE 14-The Finance Committee recommends that this be referred to the Selectmen and any money so used be taken from the Town Hall appropriation.


Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to install a 6- inch water pipe on Copeland Street and appropriate money from Water Revenue for same.


ARTICLE 15-The Finance Committee does not recommend this installation at this time.


Article 16. To see what action the Town will take in regard to a sliding scale of wages for Town labor.




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