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TESTING PROGRAM - No major changes were made in the objective testing program this year. Achievement tests were administered to all grades in May and mental abilities tests were administered to kindergarten classes in May; Grade III and Grade VI in October. The elementary supervisor administers all individual mental ability evalua- tions upon recommendation by the classroom teacher. Forty- five such evaluations were made during the past year.
The elementary supervisor also holds conferences with teachers, principals, school nurses, parents, as well as professional people outside of the school system as part of her responsibility in guiding the elementary school program. Records show that participation in ap- proximately forty parent-conferences alone was made this past year.
PROFESSION CONFERENCES - Among the many professional meetings and conferences that it has been my privilege to attend during the past year, I should like to mention two which I consider to have been of particular value.
1. The National Education Association Regional Con- ference on Instruction held in Boston, November 11-14. Theme : Teaching in an Age of Discovery.
2. National Council for the Social Studies, 44th Annual Meeting. held in St. Louis, Missouri, November 25 - 28. Theme: Critical Issues in American Life and the Social Studies.
These conferences were attended by members se-
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lected from the teaching staff and it is my hope that more participation by teachers in professional meetings and con- ferences will be made possible in the future.
IN CONCLUSION - This report is submitted with great humbleness, as I consider the obligations of the ele- mentary supervisor in guiding the elementary school pro- gram to be a grave responsibility. In this age of shifting values we must all pray for the wisdom to provide the best climate possible for the greatest natural resource of all : our youth.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara N. Wright
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I hereby submit my ninth annual report as Supervisor of Physical Education in School Union #54.
The results of the work of the Physical Education pro- gram has been very encouraging to me this past year. The enthusiasm and interest of the pupils has not only motivated them to a greater awareness of physical fitness, but has been carried into the homes to motivate their parents. I have had several requests to start "Slim Gym" classes.
Last February, the Orleans P. T. A. asked me to put on a demonstration of a typical physical education class. This was done. by having the fifth and sixth grade girls and boys. with student leaders in charge, demonstrate to music march- ing tactics. calisthenes and square dancing. A relay race ended the program.
I attended the first two-day Massachusetts Health, Phy- sical Education and Recreation Association Convention. which was held in Boston last April. I wish to thank the School Committees for giving me the opportunity to attend as it was most instructive and inspiring. After hearing about the difficulties other school systems have with their Physical Education Programs, especially the problem of getting the communities, school committees and superintendents sym- pathetic to the program, I am greatly thankful for the sup- port given to our program.
A very successful playday for the fifth and sixth grade girls from Wellfleet, Eastham and Orleans was held in May to celebrate Physical Fitness month, as proclaimed by Governor Peabody. Approximately one hundred girls met in the Orleans gymnasium shortly after two o'clock for refreshments and to get acquainted with each other. They
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were then placed on color teams for volley ball and soft- ball.
All grades in the union ended the school year with field day activities. A soccer play day for the fifth and sixth grade boys took place in October with six color teams playing in Orleans.
The same tests, Kraus-Weber, Amateur Athletic Junior Physical Fitness and American Association for Health, Phy- sical Education and Recreation, were given as in the past and the results were most satisfactory. There has been a tremen- dous improvement among the girls. Special attention is be- ing given to those who are below average in their tests and corrective exercises are given to those with faulty posture.
Permanent volley ball standards for out-of-doors have been erected on the playgrounds of the three schools. New climbing ropes were put up at the Orleans School.
The total number now enrolled in the Physical Educa- tion Program 574. All schools have had increased enroll- ments. Wellfleet has two first grades this year and will undoubtedly have two second grades next year. The play- ing area is inadequate for so many, especially for team games, such as, soccer and softball and track and field events.
I extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to our School Committees, Superintendent, Principals, Faculties and the Recreation Commissions for their fine cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
Ethel T. Reed Supervisor of Physical Education
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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
The art curriculum was basically the same as it has been for the past three years with adjustments and revisions made to fit the individual classroom situations .* It should be noted that the curriculum is based upon the development of the individual child, rather than the production of artifacts. In emphasizing this aspect, the art produced will be of quality rather than quantity. The general level of achieve- ment in the union has risen considerably and most children are skilled in the use of many materials.
*See Annual Reports 1961, 1962, 1963.
Eastham kindergartens and Wellfleet kindergartens have had an art period for three years and two years re- spectively. The results of this readiness program are evi- dent in Grade 1. Art was scheduled for one-half hour in September, 1964, for both sessions of the Orleans kinder- garten. It was decided that the A.M. session was not ready for this program until February, 1965.
Three movies have been shown during the past year. This form of visual aid is most effective because it expands the childrens knowledge of art beyond the confines of the classrooms.
"The Purple Turtle", based on pre-primary and pri- mary painting experiences, was shown to the primary grades. "Lascaux Cave Paintings" was shown to the interme- diate grades. This film was made in France and dealt with prehistoric man's endeavor to express himself and his en- virons. The children enjoyed this particularly because its main theme was the animal kingdom.
"Working with Textures" was shown to all grades and produced many ideas for creating colleges from a variety of materials.
Two field trips have been included in the art program. Orleans and Wellfleet sixth grades, Eastham fifth and sixth
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grades went to the Chrysler Museum, Provincetown, in the fall of 1963. Through the courtesy of Walter Chrysler, all exhibits were open to the children.
In the Spring of 1964, Eastham fifth and sixth grades went to Boston to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. This was a most rewarding trip. The Orleans sixth grade went to the Gardner in the fall of 1964.
The Windmill Green Exhibit, scheduled for June 7, 1964, but due to weather, held June 14, 1964 was well attend- ed. This Annual Exhibit is non-competitive. Each child in Union 54 makes at least one contribution.
It is recommended that some type of snow fencing be purchased to accommodate the two-dimensional work to be shown, the cost to be shared by the three towns in the Union.
The Cape Cod Art Association held a competitive Christmas exhibition, December, 1964. A number of pupils in Union #54 qualified for this showing.
The Art Supervisor is most appreciative of having had the opportunity to attend the Eastern Arts Association Con- vention held in New York City in March, 1964. New me- thods of art teaching were discussed and evaluated in semi- nars. The uses of new materials were demonstrated. Lec- tures, exhibitions and films completed the program .*
*See full report in Superintendent's office.
Increased enrollments are exerting pressures upon pro- gramming of art, particularly in the Wellfleet and Eastham Schools. It is to be hoped that in the near future the building committees will provide plans for properly equipped art rooms in these two schools. Unfortunately, some of the most desirable art activities are having to be severly limited due to lack of space and facilities .*
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy A. Hebden
*see Annual Reports 1961, 1962, 1963.
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
The appointment of Mrs. Dorothy Wordell as a full time Supervisor of Vocal Music has relieved some of the pressures of this office. However her schedule is such that only one hour per week at each school is spent as an instruc- tor of instrumental music. As reported in the past the num- ber of instrumental music pupils at all schools is steadily increasing. The students in most cases, study the instrument of their own choice. This choice is the more popular instru- ment. The number of classes taught per week stays rather constant from year to year but the number of students in each class increases. The result is evident -- each child re- ceives less individual instruction. This situation, in time, will promote students who are not adequately prepared for high school band/orchestra. The material performed by the high school groups will have to be down graded to this sit- uation with the end result that the graduating pupil will be less adequately prepared than has already been pointed out in RECOMMENDATIONS.
Respectfully submitted.
Frank B. James
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
THE PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Every child should be given both the right and the privi- leged of expressing himself musically in as many ways as possible in accord with his interests and achievement levels.
Meaningful musical experiences are more important to the individual child than the musical excellence of a perfor- mance. By active and meaningful participation, he becomes more enthusiastic about music and more musical in his re- sponses ; as a result, he develops more interests and a desire to gain more knowledge and performance ability.
If it were necessary to choose between enjoying music and becoming able performers, that is, if we could either help the child to enjoy the human values of music or help him to develop musically, most of us would choose the form- er. But we believe that these two ends need not be in oppo- sition.
Instead, they are complementary. Any worthy program of music education in the elementary school is dedicated to both.
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE OUR SINGING WORLD SERIES
In establishing a program of music education in the elementary school there are certain areas of music exper- ience which will need to be specified, but never isolated, for all types of experiences are related and can be isolated only for identification purposes. These experiences are : SINGING, RHYTHMIC MOVEMENT, LISTENING, PLAY- ING, CREATING, READING MUSIC.
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In order to have musical growth there must be a se- quence in the plan of these experiences, and the materials chosen must provide for continuing challenge. In the kinder- garten and primary grades, participation in all of the areas of musical experience lays a good foundation for growth in the grades that follow. At the third and fourth grade level specific attention is directed toward the printed page (the music notation), along with satisfying experience in the musical activity which is suggested. At the fifth and sixth grade level children should have acquired enough mastery of skills in musical performance, as well as reading music, that each child can find satisfaction in one or more areas of expression. The materials used in this series provide a con- tinuing challenge to both teacher and student in all areas and at all levels.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy E. Wordell
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ANNUAL REPORT SCHOOL NURSE
It is with pleasure that I submit my ninth annual report.
Minor ailments treated in school clinic 201
Home visits 55
Sent home from school sick 23
Health education films and lecture
Cancer "smoking" fifth and sixth grade
Menstruation fifth and sixth grade girls
Communicable diseases
German measles
22
Massachusetts Vision Tests all grades 172
referrals 3
Massachusetts Hearing Test all grades 156
referrals 2
Clinics
Pre-school registration and physicals
26
Fluoridation held in July
5
Children entering Kindergarten
25
Children entering Grade I
2
Dental
11
Examined or treated
110
Fillings
241
Children with no caries
13
Fees collected from children
$122.50
Weighed and measured all grades 172
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Conferences
Teachers and elementary supervisor 25
Physicals second grade 22
School Nurses Meetings 11
I wish to thank everyone concerned with the School Health Program, physicians, the school staff and parents. It was with regret that we lost Dr. Whitright when he re- signed. I gratefully appreciated all the help he so willingly gave to me. It was with pleasure that I welcomed Dr. Komando as our new school physician.
Respectfully submitted,
A. May Dunphy
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ENROLLMENT BY GRADES
October 1, 1964
Grade
Boys
Girls
Total
K
12
12
24
1
11
8
19
2
13
8
21
3
10
9
19
4
11
16
27
5
10
9
19
6
14
13
2.
7
9
10
19
8
11
15
26
9
12
10
22
10
11
14
25
11
12
18
30
12
13
14
27
149
156
305
TABULAR STATEMENT OF GRADES ELEMENTARY
1956-1964
Grades
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
K
-
21
19
21
24
24
1
19
12
20
15
18
22
14
24
19
2
18
19
17
23
18
18
22
18
21
3
20
16
21
14
20
17
18
23
19
4
23
20
16
20
18
18
21
17
27
5
15
20
22
18
18
19
19
24
19
6
14
12
19
17
21
20
22
21
27
109
99
115
107
134
133
137
151
156
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SCHOOL CENSUS
October 1, 1964
BOYS
GIRLS
Five years or over and under seven
23
24
Seven years or over and under sixteen
110
126
133
150
DISTRIBUTION OF ABOVE MINORS
In Public Day School :
Five years or over and under seven
42
Seven years or over and under sixteen
204
.
In Private School Membership :
Five years or over and under seven
5
Seven years or over and under sixteen 28
Not enrolled in any Day School : Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen
In State and County Institutions and Special Schools For Defectives and Delinquents Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen 2
In Vocational School Membership : Seven years or over and under sixteen 2
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TENTATIVE SCHOOL CALENDAR-1965
UNION NO. 54 AND EASTHAM-ORLEANS-WELLFLEET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
January
4 Monday
Reopen
February 19 Friday
Close usual time, midwinter recess
March
1 Monday
Reopen
April
15
Thursday
('lose usual time, Good Friday and Spring recess
April
26
Monday
Reopen
May
31
Monday
Memorial Day celebrated
June
18 Friday 180th day
September 8
Wednesday Schools Open
October 12 Tuesday Columbus Day
October ? Friday County Teachers Meeting
November 11
Thursday Veterans Day
November 24 Wednesday Close midday for Thanksgiving Recess
December 24 Friday
Close midday Christmas Recess
Note : Any unscheduled days out, because of bad weather, etc., will be made up during April vacation period.
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CORPS OF TEACHERS-1964
Name
Position
Preparation
Degree
Service Experience Began In Eastham Prior To September
Home Address
Herman D. Downs
Principal and Teacher Gr. 6 Teacher Gr. 5
University of Maine M.Ed.
9/5/62
9 yrs.
East Orleans
Della Macomber
Bridgewater State College
9/5/46
21 yrs.
Orleans, R.F.D.
Esther K. Handel
Teacher Gr. 4
Boston State College
11/48
27 yrs.
North Eastham
Rebecca A. Moore
Teacher Gr. 3 Duke University
B.A.
9/9/64
Eastham
Alice Joseph
Teacher Gr. 2 Bridgewater State College
B.S.
9/9/57
Wellfleet
Vesta Gould
Teacher Gr. 1
Hyannis Normal
9/8/43
29 yrs. Orleans, R.F.D.
Barbara N. Howes
Teacher
Hyannis Normal
B.S.
9/12/60 11 1/2 yrs. Dennis
Barbara N. Wright
Elementary Supervisor
Tufts College
B.A.
9/9/57 12 yrs.
Orleans
Frank B. James Director of Music
New England Conservatory of Music
B.M.
9/9/57
7 yrs.
West Chatham
Dorothy A. Hubden Art Supervisor Ethel T. Reed Physical Ed.
R. I. School of Design B.F.A.
9/6/61
5 yrs.
Eas.ham
Sargent School of Ed.
9/9/57
32 yrs.
North Eastham
Dorothy E. Wordell
Vocal Music Bos.on University B.M.
9/9/61
23 yrs.
Chatham
17 yrs.
Kindergarten
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
WARRANT
TOWN of EASTHAM
With
Recommendations by the Finance Committee
OF EAST
NMOJ
IAM
INC
SET 1620
ORPO
FEBRUARY 15, 1965
7:00 P.M.
YOUR TAX DOLLAR - 1964
% EL'S
8.6707.
HIGHWAYS and TOWN LANDINGS
1.462% HEALTH
10.99 %
PROTECTION of
PERSONS + ITO PERTY
GOVERNMENT.
51.16.%
SCHOOLS + LIBRARIES
8.15%
HIGHWAYS +
TOWN LANDINGS
1.39 De HEALTH
10.08% ION
PROTECTION Of PERSONS + PROPERTY CT
11.12%
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT
3.38 % DEUT + INTEREST 5.55) MISCELLANEOUS
10.216).
VETERANS
9.70%
GENERAL
VETERANS BENEFITS 2,45%), DEST +INTEREST 5.84% MISCELLANEOUS THE SAILINGHD
YOUR TAX DOLLAR - AS PROPOSED 1965
51,12-1.
SCHOOLS OF LIBRARIES
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Barnstable, ss.
To Harvey T. Moore, Constable of the Town of Eastham, in the County of Barnstable :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs to meet at the Town Hall on Monday, the Fifteenth (15) day of February next at 7:00 o'clock in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles in this Warrant and to meet in the Town Hall at 10:00 o'clock in the morn- ing on Tuesday, the Sixteenth (16) day of February next, then and there to elect all necessary officers.
POLLS TO OPEN AT 10:00 A.M. AND MAY CLOSE AT 6:00 P.M.
Article 1. To see in what manner the Town will vote to dispose of it's refunded dog tax.
Recommended that the Town place the refunded dog tax at the disposal of the Public Library.
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to bor- row money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1965, and issue a note or notes therefore, payable in one year and renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Recommended.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to bor-
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row money from time to time in anticipation of reimburse- ment for the financial year beginning January 1, 1965, and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable in one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Recommended.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money not to exceed $1,000.00 for the establishment of a free bed in the Cape Cod Hospital, Hy- annis, Mass., for the care and treatment of persons certified by the Selectmen to be residents of the Town and unable to pay for such care and treatment, in accordance with Chapter III, Section 74, General Laws, or take any action relative thereto.
Recommended $200.00. Yes 5 No 1.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell, after first giving notice of time and place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some con- venient and public place in the Town and in a local news- paper fourteen (14) days at least before the sale, or at private sale, property taken by the Town under tax title procedure, provided that the Selectmen or whomsoever they authorize to hold such sale may reject any bid which they deem inadequate, and raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 for this purpose, or take any action relative thereto.
Recommended.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 81 Highways, or take any action relative thereto.
Recommended $3,800.00.
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Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,070.00 for the purchase of a Police Cruiser, and the present Cruiser to be traded in as a credit towards the new.
Recommended.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to pay the unpaid bills of 1964.
Recommended.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of holding five Band Concerts in the ensuing year, or take any action rela- tive thereto.
Recommended $875.00.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds in the Treas- ury, the sum of $346.40 for Greenhead Fly Control, as au- thorized by Section 24, Chapter 252, General Laws, and authorize the Town Treasurer to pay said appropriation into the State Treasury.
Recommended.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to accept the amendment of the Eastham - Orleans - Wellfleet regional school district agreement proposed by the regional district school committee on December 30, 1964, which amendment changes the length of the terms of office of the elected members of said committee.
No Recommendation necessary.
Article 12. To act on the Annual Report, including recommendations and reports of the Selectmen and other Town Officers, and see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury sums of money for the same, or take any action relative thereto :
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Recommendations of Department Heads and Finance Committee 1965
Item No.
1. Accountant
$ 2,400.00
2. Accountant Expense 600.00
3. Assessors' Abstracts 350.00
4. Building Inspector
1,600.00
5. Certification of Notes
10.00
6. Custodian
4,200.00
7. Election and Registration
1,600.00
S. Finance Committee Expense
75.00
9. Legal Expense
1,000.00
10. Office Clerk
2,600.00
11. Secretary of Finance Committee
50.00
12 Selectmen & Assessor Expense
3,600,00
13. Tax Titles
1,700.00
14. Town Hall
5,200.00
15. Treasurer. Collector, Clerk Expense
2,000.00
16 Bounty on Woodchucks
15.00
17 Ambulance Hire
3,000.00
18. Appeal Board
600.00
19. Civilian Defense
250.00
20. Conservation Commission
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21. Dispatcher Service
4,000.00
22. Dutch Elm Disease
200.00
23. Fire Department
7,520.00
24. Gas Inspections
750.00
25. Insect Pest and Poison Ivy Control
1,600.00
26. Planning Board
300.00
27. Police Department
18,283.00
28. Sealer of Weights and Measures
200.00
29. Shellfish Protection and Propogation
1,500.00
30. Street Lights 1,980.00
31. Telephones : Police, Fire, Highway, Civil Defense 725.00
32. Tree Warden 600.00
33. Wire Inspections 450.00
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34. Dog Officer Account
100.00
35. Health
2,500.00
36. Inspection of Animals 80.00
37. Town Dump
3,500.00
38. Town and School Nurse 5,300.00
39. Highways - General
4,000.00
40 Snow
4,000.00
41. Town Landings
4,000.00
42. Veterans' Benefits
5,950.00
43. Welfare Administration
2,000.00
44. Welfare Services
32,000.00
45. Regional School District Expense
125,433.89
46. School
99,512.00
47. School - Out of State Travel 150.00
48. Library
2,500.00
49. Auditorium Note
3,000.00
50. Interest
1,600.00
51. School Notes (Addition)
6,000.00
52. Old Cemeteries
450.00
53. Soldiers' and Sailors' Lots
50.00
54. Christmas Tree and Town Hall Lighting
300.00
55. Insurance
9,200.00
56. Memorial Day
150.00
57. Miscellaneous
1,000.00
58. Old Windmill Care and Improvement
1,500.00
59. Public Amusement and Advertising
2,000.00
60. Recreation Commission
4,456.00
61. Reserve
5,000.00
62. Retirement, County
3,530.23
63. Town Reports
1,200.00
TOTAL
$399,420.12
Less Transfer from Overlay Surplus
5,000.00
TOTAL TO BE APPROPRIATED $394,420.12
Recommended, with the exception of Item 4, Building Inspector, which is to be increased to $2,000.00.
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COMPARATIVE FIGURES OF ARTICLE 12
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Item No.
Appro. 1964
Transfers Balances
Approp. 1965
1. Accountant
$ 2,200.00
$
$
$ 2,400.00
2. Accountant Expense
600.00
17.14
600.00
3. Assessors' Abstracts
350.00
98.02
350.00
4. Building Inspector
1,600.00
1,600.00
5. Certification of Notes
10.00
8.00
10.00
6. Custodian
4,000.00
4,200.00
7. Election & Registration
1,500.00
105.66
1,600.00
8. Finance Committee Expense
75.00
65.00
75.00
9. Legal Expense
1,000.00
257.02
1,000.00
10. Office Clerk
2,400.00
2,600.00
11. Secretary Finance Committee
50.00
50.00
12.
Selectmen & Assessor Expense
3,600.00
175.00
17.12
3,600.00
13. Tax Titles
5,000.00
1,700.00
14.
Town Hall
4,000.00
203.41
5,200.00
15. Treasurer, Collector, Clerk Expense
1,500.00
3.45
2,000.00
Total General Government
$ 27,885.00
$ 484.07 $ 465.75 $ 26,985.00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
16. Bounty on Woodchucks
$ 30.00
$
$
25.00 $
15.00
17. Ambulance Hire
3,000.00
3,000.00
18. Appeal Board
600.00
.62
600.00
19. Civilian Defense
250.00
137.95
250.00
20. Conservation Commission
100.00
563.50
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21. Dispatcher Service
4,000.00
4,000.00
22.
Dutch Elm Disease
200.00
200.00
23.
Fire Department
8,150.00
332.24
7,520.00
24. Gas Inspections
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