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Section 14. Cleanouts.
Cleanouts shall be placed at changes in direction and at foot of vertical stack, or other points necessary to make all portions of horizontal drainage system accessible for cleaning purposes.
Section 15. Vents, Back Air Pipes, Etc.
Traps shall be protected from siphonage and back pressure by galvanized iron, lead or brass air pipes of same size as waste; continuous system of vent- ing shall be used, and back air pipe shall not be connected to the trap or branched into waste pipe except where a continuous vent is not practicable. 11/2 half "S" traps shall not have more than 24 inches of waste pipe from trap to vent. Round traps not less than 9 inches long and 4 inches in diameter or ARRC traps may be placed 5 feet from vent pipe.
Schedule For Back Air Pipes and Vents For Fixtures
Fixtures
Size of pipe Greatest length Max. No. (inches) allowed (ft) fixtures
Baths, basins
11/2 in.
30 3
Sinks, urinals
2
in.
30
3
Water closets
3
in.
35
3
or slop sinks
3 in.
70
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Two or more air pipes may be connected together, but such connections must be made above top of fixtures. Main vent pipes shall be at least 3" copper or 4" cast iron in diameter where they pass through the roof. Separate sink vent may be 2" copper or cast iron where it passes through roof. All branches of soil, waste pipe 15 feet or more in length, shall extend undimin- ished in size 1 foot above the roof.
Section 16. Testing and Inspection.
Pipes or other fixtures shall not be covered or concealed from view until approved by the Inspector. The work shall be examined and tested within two working days after notice that it is ready for inspection. Plumbing shall not be used unless, when roughed in, the wastes, vents, back air pipes and traps are first tested, in the presence of the inspector, by water or sufficient air pressure. All traps shall be so constructed as to be easily accessible to cleaning.
If, on inspection, the work is not satisfactory, the owner or plumber shall be notified, and a limit of five (5) days (unless otherwise permitted) given in which to make the changes ordered. Upon completion of the changes, the inspector must again be notified.
Section 17. Water Closets.
Every building used for habitation shall have such number of water- closets as the Inspector may require, but in no case less than one for each tenement. Every building where persons are employed shall have at least one water closet for every 15 persons employed therein; and in any building where persons of both sexes are employed, separate accommodations shall be furnished for both men and women. Every enclosure containing one or more water closets shall be provided with adequate ventilation to the outer air either by window or suitable light shaft. No water closet shall be set in any room or apartment that has not a window having an area of at least 3 square feet open- ing directly to the external air.
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Water closets shall be supplied with water from tank above or by flush valves set just above the scat which, in turn, are supplied from a tank capable of delivering 5 gallons of water to the closet in ten seconds. In all cases the flush pipe shall be not less than 11/4 inches in diameter. Closet bends or slop sinks shall not be used to connect waste from other fixtures.
Section 18. Refrigeration Waste and Drip Pipe.
All drip and overflow pipes shall be extended to some place in open sight, and in no case shall any such pipe be connected directly with the drain pipe. No waste pipe from a refrigerator or other receptacle in which provisions are stored shall be connected directly with drain or waste pipe.
Section 19. From a point five (5) fect outside building cast iron soil pipe shall be connected with four (4) inch fibre pipe or cast iron pipe run in true and uniform manner with 1/4 inch pitch per foot direct to cesspool or septic tank.
Section 20. All copper, iron or steel pressure range boilers, plain or galvanized, or other vessel or tank in which water is heated under pressure, shall be equipped with an approved pressure and temperature relief valve, drip piped to open fixture.
Section 21. All pipes and fittings in the circulating system between a hot water tank and the heating device or appliance shall be non-ferrous, and of ample size so as to make it possible to heat seventy-five percent of the avail- able water in the tank without raising the temperature of any part of the water above two hundred and twelve degrees Fahrenheit. Every water heater using coal, gas or oil fuel shall be properly connected to the nearest chimney or smoke pipe by a pipe of suitable size. No hot water tank shall be installed without being equipped with an approved appliance for relieving any partial vacuum which may be formed therein unless the construction of the boiler is such that it is able, as shown by test and so stamped by the maker, to with- stand an external pressure of fourteen pounds per square inch.
Section 22. Gaspipe Systems.
No person or persons shall install, extend or alter any pipe or system of pipes for the conveyance, distribution or use of gas except in conformity with Section 117.9 of the rules and regulations of the Board of Standards, Depart- ment of Public Safety governing such installations and the requirements of this code.
Section 23. Right of Appeal.
The Board of Appeals, appointed under the Building By-Law of the Town of West Bridgewater, shall act as and be the Board of Appeals under this By-Law. An appeal to the Board of Appeals may be taken by any person ag- grieved by reason of the inability to obtain a permit from any administrative official under the provisions of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as amended, or by this By-Law, or any Officers or Board of the Town, or by any person ag- grieved by any order or decision of the Plumbing Inspector, or other adminis- trative official in violation of any provision of said Chapter 40A of the General Laws, or this By-Law. An appcal from any such order or decision shall be taken within ten (10) days from the date of the receipt of written notice of such order or decision and not otherwise.
Section 24. Penalties for Violation.
Whosoever violates or causes the violation of any provision of this By- Law shall be subject to a fine for each violation of not less than twenty (20.00) dollars nor more than one hundred (100.00) dollars for cach violation as the court may direct.
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Section 25. General Provisions.
Enforcement. This By-Law shall be enforced by the Board of Selectmen. Validity. The invalidity of any section or provision of this By-Law shall not affect the validity of any other section or provision thereof.
Effective Date. So much of this By-Law as is approved by the Attorney General shall take effect upon its publication as required by law.
ELECTRIC WIRING BY-LAW
ARTICLE 12.
Section 1. Wiring Inspector.
The Board of Selectmen shall, annually, following their organizational meeting, appoint an Inspector of Wiring, hereinafter referred to as the Wiring Inspector, who shall hold office for one year, or until his successor shall take office, and may be removed from office, by the Board of Selectmen, for cause. He shall be a man thoroughly qualified through training or experience to ful- fill the duties of the work involved, and shall not be interested, either directly or indirectly, in any contract in the town and/or in furnishing labor or material for any work but his own. His salary or compensation shall be regulated by the Board of Selectmen unless determined by a vote of the town.
Section 2. Installation.
All electrical installations shall be made in accordance with the National Electric Code, and amendments thereto, as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and no installations of electric equipment shall be made except in conformity therewith.
Section 3. Duties of the Wiring Inspector.
The Wiring Inspector shall be charged with the inspection and approval of all installations of wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures, or other appliances for carrying or using electricity. He shall keep a record of the business of his office, making such reports to the Board of Selectmen as they may require, and shall make an Annual Report of his department to be published in the Annual Town Report.
Section 4. Permits.
No person shall install wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures, or other ap- pliances for carrying or using electricity for heat, light or power within, or connected to any building, without first having secured a permit for same.
Section 5. Fees for Permits.
For each permit issued there shall be collected and paid into the Town Treasury, a fee (as established by the Board of Selectmen).
Section 6. Inspection and Certificates.
Upon the completion of the work authorized by the issuing of a permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation installing the same to notify the Wiring Inspector, who shall inspect the installation as soon as practicable, and, if found to be fully in compliance with the National Electric Code, as adopted, and the requirements of the Town of West Bridgewater, he shall issuc to such person, firm or corporation, a final certificate of ap- proval with duplicate for delivering to the owner, authorizing connection to the source of supply, the turning on of the electricity and the use of the in- stallation, and shall send written notice of such authorization to the public service corporation furnishing the electric current.
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Section 7. Responsibility.
This By-Law shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any party owning, operating or controlling any electrical equipment, or damages to anyone injured by any defect therein, nor shall the Town be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized herein, or by the issuance of a final certificate of approval by a duly appointed official exercising the rights or powers given herein.
Section 8. Right of Appeal.
The Board of Appeals, appointed under the Building By-Law of the Town of West Bridgewater, shall act as and be the Board of Appeals under this By-Law. An appeal to the Board of Appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved by reason of the inability to obtain a permit from any administrative official under the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Commonwealth, as amended, or by this By-Law, or any officer or board of the Town, or by any person aggrieved by any order or decision of the Wiring Inspector, or other administrative official in violation of any provision of said Chapter 40A of the General Laws, or this By-Law. An appcal from any such order or decision shall be taken within ten (10) days from the date of the receipt of written notice of such order or decision and not otherwise.
Section 9. Penalties for Violation.
Whoever violates the provisions of this By-Law shall be subject to a fine of not more than twenty dollars ($20.00) for each violation as the court may direct.
Section 10. General Provisions.
Enforcement. This by-law shall be enforced by the Board of Selectmen.
Validity. The invalidity of any section or provision of this by-law shall not affect the validity of any other section or provision thereof.
Effective Date. So much of this by-law as is approved by the Attorney Gencral shall take effect upon its publication as required by law.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND
Superintendent of Schools
OF THE TOWN OF
WEST BRIDGEWATER
FOR THE YEAR 1957
DORR'S PRINT SHOP BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS
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MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1957-58
Thomas Kemp, Chairman, East Street JU 3-7462 Term expires 1958
Erland Thayer, 16 Union Street Term expires 1958
JU 3-1402
John C. Eldridge, 13 Hillside Avenue Term expires 1959
JU 6-6240
Charles Ensher, 700 West Center Street Term expires 1959
JU 7-0828
Norman Churchill, East Street JU 6-0610
Term expires 1960
Walter Olson
Term expires 1960
JU 3-3122
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Second Monday evening of each month at 7:45 o'clock at the high school.
SUPERINTENDENT Bert L. Merrill
Office: High School JU 6-5094
Residence: 277 Spring Street, West Bridgewater JU 6-4428
Conference by appointment
CLERK
Annette B. Chadwick, 28 Union Street, West Bridgewater JU 6-3198 Office hours: Monday to Friday inclusive 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Dr. Joseph Calitri, 17 Central Square, West Bridgewater JU 7-0678
SCHOOL NURSE
Lillian M. Hewitt, R.N. VA 4-8864
North Main Street, Raynham Center
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ATTENDANCE OFFICER Douglas Eaton, Purchase Street, West Bridgewater JU 6-9191
WEST BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
School Calendar 1957 - 1958
Schools open Wednesday
September 4, 1957
Thanksgiving recess:
Schools close Wednesday noon
November 27, 1957
Schools reopen Monday
December 2, 1957
Christmas vacation:
Schools close Friday
December 20, 1957
Schools reopen Monday
January 6, 1958
Winter Vacation:
Schools close Friday
February 21, 1958
Schools reopen Monday
March 3, 1958
Spring Vacation:
April 18, 1958
Schools close Friday Schools reopen Monday
April 28, 1958
Schools close Friday
June 20, 1958
Holidays:
Brockton Fair, Grades 1 through 6 September 10, 1957
Plymouth County Teachers' Convention October 18, 1957
Veterans' Day
November 11, 1957
Good Friday
April 4, 1958
Memorial Day, Friday
May 30, 1958
No School Information
The policy of the school department is to hold school on stormy days. The decision as to whether or not a child should at- tend school will be left to the discretion of the parent. In ex- tremely bad weather when it is deemed wise to have no school, such notice will be broadcast over WBET, Brockton, between 7 and 8 A.M. and between 11 and 12 noon. Fire alarm signals will be as follows:
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1 long - 2 short blasts of the fire alarm at 7 A.M., no school grades 7-12 inclusive all day. 1 long - 2 short blasts of the fire alarm at 7:15 A.M. no school for grades 1-6 inclusive all day. 1 long - 2 short blasts of the fire alarm at 11 A.M. no school for grades 1-6 inclusive in the afternoon.
SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP - OCTOBER 1, 1957
ELEMENTARY
1
2
3
4
5
6 TOTAL
Sunset Avenue
28
21
21
26
96
Spring Street
83
80
66
78
110
417
Jr. High
117
117
HIGH
7
8
9
10
1 1
12
High School
76
93
89
66
61
40
425
Total enrollment elementary and high school
1055
CENSUS REPORT
5 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER AND UNDER 7
7 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER AND UNDER 16
Boys
104
441
Girls
103
419
Total
207
860
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
1. Administration
1957 BUDGET $ 9,988.33
1957 SPENT $ 9,754.26
2. Instruction
Salaries
204,222.00
202,821.42
Supplies
9,140.00
10,416.80
Textbooks
3,800.00
3,388.46
Contingency
300.00
190.51
3. Operation
Salaries
20,875.00
19,559.27
Removal of rubbish
450.00
440.00
Fuel
9,700.00
8,307.15
Lights
7,000.00
7,614.02
Water
500.00
296.98
Gas
700.00
809.03
Supplies
5,000.00
4,951.09
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4. Maintenance
6,981.00
7,049.67
5. Auxiliary Agencies
Health
5,494.00
5,802.53
Transportation
14,800.00
14,812.30
Tuition
2,700.00
2,609.48
Insurance
250.00
152.17
Miscellaneous
150.00
6. Capital Outlay
5,600.90
5,846.81
TOTALS
$307,651.23
$304,821.96
REIMBURSEMENTS 1957:
Chapter 70
55,549.09
Supt. Salary
2,488.89
Transportation
9,394.70
Household Arts
1,926.37
Tuition Vocational Schools
1,486.25
Transportation Vocational Schools
89.30
Tuition & Transportation State Wards
2,493.55
Total Reimbursements
64,033.45
Net Operation Cost for 1957 $240,788.51
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of West Bridgewater:
Two new members were elected to serve on the school com- mittee at the last annual election. They are Norman Churchill and Walter Olson.
At the annual organizational meeting Mr. Thomas Kemp was elected chairman and Mr. Charles Ensher and Mr. Walter Olson were appointed as members of the West Bridgewater-Raynham School Union Committee.
Proper drainage at the Spring Street School continues to be a source of trouble, especially during the rainy period. However, steps are being taken to remedy the situation and progress can be reported.
The auditor, appointed by the Court to hear the case in which the Town seeks to recover damages to the junior-senior high school caused by roof leaks and the dropping of mastic material from the ceiling, has submitted his findings to the town counsel. Up to now no final settlement or correction of the situation has been made.
The Committee authorized the expenditure of an amount of money for the purpose of widening the play area in the rear of the high school for a football field. This will allow space for the erec- tion of bleachers and a parking area. The field is expected to be ready for use in the fall of 1958.
Although the Superintendent of Schools and the Principal of the junior-senior high school have assured the Committee that high school pupils can be accommodated for the next school year in the present facilities we urge the appointment of a committee to study and acquaint the townspeople of the need for additional facilities within the next few years.
Public law #874 provides that if 3% or more of the parents of pupils attending our schools are employed on certain federal
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projects the federal government will disperse funds which become available for educational purposes. A survey, authorized by the Committee revealed that we fell short of the required number.
"Official Operating Policies of the West Bridgewater School Committee" have been drawn up and approved by the Committee. These written policies consist of four sections. Section I contains the operating procedures and policies relating to the organization, meetings and functions of the School Committee. Section II and III relates to the qualifications and duties of the Superintendent of Schools and the Principals, respectively. Section IV outlines pro- cedures and policies relating to the instructional staff.
Your committee, during the yast year, has been aware of the necessity for maintaining a salary schedule comparable with towns of our size and valuation. This results in the increase in the in- structional item of the school budget.
The Committee thanks the citizens of the town for their high level of interest in the various school problems that have con- fronted us, and appreciates the fine cooperation received from the entire school personnel.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS KEMP, Chairman ERLAND THAYER JOHN ELDRIDGE CHARLES ENSHER WALTER OLSON NORMAN CHURCHILL
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the West Bridgewater School Committee:
I am pleased to submit my eighth annual report of the West Bridgewater Schools:
At no time in our history has it been more urgent that pupils be informed and understand the rapid scientific, political, social
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and economic changes taking place. To accomplish this, better educational programs must be expanded and revised from time to time. A broad background of knowledge should be acquired during the elementary and secondary school years if young people are to develop intelligent and positive thinking, which is so essential in view of increasing and complex world problems.
PERSONNEL AND CURRICULUM
Administrators, supervisors and teachers are aware of the great demand for good scientists and mathematicians. They are also mindful of the improved reading programs, skilled trades, health and other educational requirements. Many have spent considerable time serving on various committees, studying and analyzing the teaching needs in mathematics in our schools. They have drawn up minimum essentials to be taught at each grade level. These have been reviewed and finally approved by the School Committee. Committees are now working on minimum essentials to be covered in science and in reading at various grade levels. The coordination of subjects and curriculum development are important and essen- tial continuous processes.
Meetings and parent-teacher conferences have proved valuable to all concerned.
An increasing number of teachers are studying to improve themselves professionally, so they may better understand and help with all pupil problems. Each child, the superior student, the aver- age student and the slow learner, must be provided for, adequately.
I believe and recommend that all subjects taught in our schools be coordinated from the first grade through the twelfth grade by specialists in the various subjects, to eliminate needless repetition. This could provide time to offer advanced work in each subject in the senior high school and review work for those who need it.
Principals, the guidance director and supervisors have strength- ened and expanded their services through leadership, organization and well-planned programs to assist pupils in all phases of public school education.
We were fortunate in retaining a larger number of teachers than in previous years.
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The following teachers were appointed:
High School:
Mrs. Pauline DeVeber
Miss Geraldine Hampe
Mr. Joseph O'Brien
Mr. Terrence O'Donnell
Home Economics Home Economics Social Studies
Social Studies
Elementary:
Mrs. Mary Humphrey Mrs. Ida Prescott Mrs. Barbara Colby
Grade six
Grade six Grade two
The following teachers resigned:
High School
Mrs. Evelyn Viens
Mr. John Bruce
Home Economics Social Studies
Mr. Archibald Toothaker
Mathematics and Science
Mrs. Ann Dutton
General Science and English
Elementary:
Mr. Robert Forest Mrs. Doris Berkowitz
Grade six Grade five
Mrs. Lillian Hewitt, R.N., will retire as School Nurse at the close of school in June. She was School Nurse for the Raynham- West Bridgewater School Union many years before assuming her duties here. The School Committee and I wish to express our ap- preciation to Mrs. Hewitt for the long and efficient service she has given to the school and to the town.
DENTAL CLINIC
The School Dental Clinic is organized and operated by the School Committee and sponsored by the Lions' Club. Mrs. Elea- nor Soule was appointed Dental Hygienist, succeeding Mrs. Blanche Flint. Dr. Daniel Olson was appointed School Dentist succeeding Dr. Louis Fuller.
ENROLLMENT
Increase in school enrollment continues.
By converting the teachers' room and student activity room
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into small classrooms and by using the cafeteria, and, if necessary, the auditorium in the high school as parttime study areas, it will be possible to delay the reopening of the rear Center School for one vear. Extensive renovations, repairs and the purchase of additional equipment can be postponed temporarily. I want to emphasize the fact that the housing problem will not be solved. It will be merely deferred for one year.
I strongly urge the appointment of a "School Planning Com- mittee" now. The function of this committee would be to plan additional needed facilities for the future.
MAINTENANCE
School property has been adequately maintained by the cus- todians under the able supervision of the head custodian, Mr. Arvid Hagglund. I wish to commend them all for their fine work.
High School:
1. The two pumps in the sewerage disposal bed were repaired.
2. A section of the field in back of the school, which we expect will be used as a football gridiron next fall, has been widened to provide for bleachers and eventually a parking area.
3. ยท Mastic tar material was scraped from the gymnasium ceiling. An accumulation of the material was removed from the gym- nasium floor, the floor refinished and sealer applied.
4. Cement floors in both locker and dressing rooms were re- painted.
5. All administrative offices, teachers' room, health room, stu- dent activity room and guidance office were painted.
6. Boiler room was completely painted.
7. Floor in the music room was refinished and sealer applied.
8. The auditorium floor was painted.
9. The stage floor was refinished and sealed.
10. One hundred fifty pupils' desks were sanded and varnished.
11. Eighty folding chairs were scraped and painted.
12. Venetian blinds were installed in the kitchen.
Spring Street School:
1. Gutters over the carport area and near the kitchen entrance were repaired.
2. Three sides of the kitchen entrance were enclosed.
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3. Venetian blinds were installed in four classrooms.
4. Wooden rails were installed at the windows to comply with the requirements of the State Building Inspector.
Sunset Avenue School:
1. New oil burning equipment was installed.
2. The entire basement was painted.
3. One classroom was completely painted, fluorescent lights in- stalled, new tile floor laid, new window shades installed in one classroom, and one classroom was equipped with movable furniture.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. Your desire to provide the best education for our youth is appreciated by citizens sincerely interested in our schools.
Respectfully submitted,
BERT L. MERRILL, Superintendent of Schools
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr. Bert L. Merrill Superintendent of Schools West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Merrill:
I submit herewith my seventh annual report as principal of the West Bridgewater High School.
During the past school year, all the high school departments functioned satisfactorily. In most instances, the teachers and stu- dents reached their goals. Practically all of the students who applied for admission to colleges and other institutions of higher learning were admitted.
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