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No improvement in the method of keeping the collector's accounts was noted, it having been necessary to check all postings in detail in order to prove the tax collector's accounts. The detailed checking necessitated by the inaccurate manner in which the accounts were kept substantially increased the length of the audit and, consequently, its cost.
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
Payments to the treasurer by the collector should be made at: least weekly, as required by Section 2, Chapter 60, General Laws, as amended, while the collection of interest on overdue taxes should be made strictly in accordance with Section 57, Chapter 59, General Laws ..
In order that the town accountant's ledger may at all times re- flect the true condition of the tax accounts, the assessors should. promptly report to the town accountant all abatements granted, as. required by Section 23-B, Chapter 59, General Laws. The assessors. should also notify the collector promptly of all abatements granted by them, in accordance with the provisions of Section 60, Chapter 59,. General Laws, as amended.
The town accountant's books and accounts were examined and. checked. The recorded receipts were compared with the records in the: several departments collecting money for the town and with the treas- urer's cash book, while the recorded disbursements were checked with. the treasury warrants and with the record of payments in the treas- urer's office.
The appropriation accounts were examined and checked with the: town clerk's record of appropriations voted by the town, the ledger accounts were analyzed, the necessary correcting and adjusting entries: were made, a trial balance was taken off, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial con- dition of the town on May 4, 1932.
The salaries of all elective officials should be fixed by an annual vote of the town, in accordance with Section 108, Chapter 41, General Laws.
The several trust funds in the custody of the town treasurer were examined, the income and the withdrawals being checked. Attention is again called to Section 54, Chapter 44, General Laws, dealing with the investment of trust funds.
In addition to the departments and accounts mentioned above, the accounts of all other departments collecting money for the town were examined and checked.
For the courtesies extended and the assistance rendered during the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and myself, to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD H. FENTON, Chief Accountant.
EHF-MEF
A complete report of the Audit is on file and open to inspection. FREDERICK I. WILKINS,
Town Clerk.
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN
REPORT OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Your Board of Selectmen respectfully submit their report for the year 1932.
At the meeting held March 9th, the Board, consisting of Archie L. Hayward, Walter H. Perry and Joseph F. Smith, elected Archie L. Hayward, Chairman, and Fred I. Wilkins was appointed Clerk of the Board.
Committee appointments were made as follows: Supervisor of the Town Hall, Joseph F. Smith.
Supervisor of Chemical Hall No. 2, Archie L. Hayward. Health Officer, Walter H. Perry.
The record of other appointments can be found in the Report of the Town Clerk.
DANCE HALL LICENSE George E. Kimball -
VICTUALER'S LICENSES WERE GRANTED TO: Orin S. Wedge and Frank S. Dyer
Louis Gersinovitch
James H. Reynolds Harry F. Griffin
Florine Gaskill
Emerson G. Allen
Miss Ruth Pillsbury
Elmer W. Goodwin
Frank E. Russell Wilkinson Inc.
Donovan Supply Co.
Julius Rumbolt
Kimball-Boyd Corp.
John A. McCabe
W. A. & H. J. Pierotti Stanley & Walsh John J. McCleary
Everett E. Harvey
Harry F. Nesbitt
Charles S. Brackett
Joseph F. Smith
Nellie J. Robinson
Arthur W. Bryant
Caroline E. Swain
Charles W. Salmon
James S. Tent
LORD'S DAY LICENSES WERE GRANTED TO:
Frank E. Russell
George & Howard Frank Oram
Julius Rumbolt
Stuart Louis Gersinovitch
Donovan Supply Co.
Ralph E. Cox
Clarence A. Hall
Elmer W. Goodwin
Richard A. Thomas Sagamore Golf Club
Joseph F. Smith Agnes T. Pratt W. A. & H. J. Pierotti George C. MacGregor
Everett E. Watson
Geo. Stanley Harvey
Harry A. Worthen
John A. McCabe Everett E. Harvey Miss Ruth Pillsbury
Edward C. Walker Harry Freeman Wilfred G. Hay
Harold J. Melanson William G. Wright Frank C. Newhall S. A. Wormstead Harry W. Munroe
Arthur W. Bryant Nellie J. Robinson
Lynnfield Nurseries
Harry F. Griffin
Chas. W. Salmon
James H. Reynolds
Ethel H. Gerry
Sagamore Spring Golf Club
Everett E. Watson
Edward C. Walker
Wilkinson Inc.
Stanley & Walsh
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Colonial Golf & Coun- Caroline E. Swain
E. F. Gerry Co.
try Club Walter Sheehan Thomas Sheppard
Charles S. Brackett
Clarence M. Strickland Rufus T. Boothby
Orin S. Wedge & Emerson G. Allen
Florine Gaskill
Frank S. Dyer
Edward M. Fletcher
John J. McCleary Kimball-Boyd Corp.
LODGING HOUSE LICENSES GRANTED TO:
Mary A. Donovan Mrs. Walter Mansfield Everett E. Watson
Ruth Pillsbury
Mrs. Moxie
Mrs. Andrew Mansfield
Mrs. H. K. Harvey
Julia M. Callahan Mrs. Mary A. McGee
G. & H. I. Winchester Richard A. Thomas
INNHOLDER'S LICENSE John E. Walsh
DENATURED ALCOHOL LICENSES WERE ISSUED TO:
Donovan Supply Co. Margaret E. Stuart Jenney M'f'g Co ..
Everett E. Harvey George L. Greene Emerson G. Allen
George M. Roundy
Lynnfield Com. Inc.
Clarence M. Strickland
Frank E. Russell
Perley Hayward
BOTTLER'S LICENSE Alfred J. Hayward
ICE CREAM LICENSE
Harry F. Nesbitt
PASTEURIZATION OF MILK
Frank C. Newhall
JUNK LICENSE Charles Winikor
DRIVING GOLF LICENSE
Montrose Golf Club
AMUSEMENT LICENSES
William A. & H. J. Pierotti
Joseph F. Smith
Since our last annual report, the road over the Lynnfield-Wake- field bridge at the Saugus River has been resurfaced and the work was completed in a manner that was satisfactory to the State Highway En- gineer, and was accepted.
Work on the Reconstruction of Summer Street was necessarily postponed, for while the State Department of Public Works were ready to co-operate with the Town of Lynnfield and Essex County Commis- sioners in the proposed project, the County Commissioners decided to expend no money during the year 1932 for Reconstruction work.
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN
Acting under Article 16 at the Annual Meeting held March 14, 1932, the town voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00, to be ex- pended for highway equipment. Accordingly, your Selectmen pur- chased a Heavy Hydraulic Ford Dump Truck, with Dual Wheels, and Heavy Duty Tires, for use on the highways, and the department is now equipped with two trucks which should supply the requirements and reduce the operating expense.
Having received a number of complaints, and experiencing some annoyance through Hawkers and Peddlars operating in our town with- out licenses, your Selectmen adopted Regulations governing their oper- ations in the Town of Lynnfield, which you will find printed in the Town Clerk's report.
The unemployment problem became more serious during the past twelve months and it has created difficult and trying conditions, which your board have endeavored to handle with their best judgment, with the desire to prevent and relieve suffering, and to serve the best inter- est of the tax payers.
Considerable work has been given to the unemployed citizens by the highway department which we found to be helpful in the exigency and relieved somewhat the drafts upon the Welfare Funds and proved to be more satisfactory to the unemployed, as well as bringing some re- turn to the town in labor.
The Red Cross Chapter very generously contributed about 125 bags of flour, which has helped materially in relieving distress, and we wish to express our sincere appreciation of their generous donation.
The appropriation at the next March meeting for the Welfare De- partment for the year 1933, requires careful consideration and a wise decision.
With the desire to give our town more efficient service and better protection by the Police Department as well as to reduce the cost of operating, your Selectmen felt it wise to have a cruising car, installed with a radio receiving equipment in the service of the department, and to have the car upon the road continuously during the hours of service, both of the Night Officers operating in one car.
A trial of the plan demonstrated its success and we decided to make it permanent.
We wish to thank all Officers, Department Heads, employees and citizens of the town, who have co-operated with and assisted us during the year 1932.
Signed
ARCHIE L. HAYWARD, Chairman, WALTER H. PERRY,
JOSEPH F. SMITH.
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1932.
There have been 30 arrested in Lynnfield by Lynnfield Police, for the following reasons: Driving under the influence of liquor, larceny, oper- ating without lights, and without license, and drunkenness.
We have served 27 summonses for out of town police. We are sorry to report that Officer Brown was in a bad accident on Main Street this year. Everett Harvey's store entered Dec. 25. In the absence of any report from the State Police, I do not know how many have been arrested in this town by the State Constabulary.
An officer has been on duty nights in both parts of the town. Chief on two and three days weekly.
The Lynn police have been very helpful.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT G. TEDFORD, Chief of Police.
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Herewith I respectfully submit my annual report of the Fire Depart- ment, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1932.
The Department responded to 150 alarms; 5 were building fires, 14 false alarms were sounded, 1 chimney fire, 9 auto fires. The balance forest, dump, and calls for other small fires. The total loss on buildings amounted to approximately $3800.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM W. MOXHAM,
Chief of Fire Department.
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit report of Building Department from March to December 31, 1932-classed as follows:
New Dwellings 16 approximate valuation
$49,200
New Additions to Dwellings
9 approximate valuation 2,200
New Business Buildings
4 approximate valuation 6,750
New Additions to Business Bldgs
3 approximate valuation 550
New Garages, Poultry Houses, etc. 19
approximate valuation 3,100
Repairs, Alterations, etc, 7 approximate valuation 2,800
Total Permits 58
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$64,600
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REPORT OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
Fees for the above have been collected and accounted for to the Town Treasurer.
Five shingling permits were issued for which no charge was made. Yours respectfully,
FRANK G. WINCHESTER, Building Inspector.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The usual cleaning up of the streets was done and oil and tar were put on where needed.
The streets seem to be in good condition as a whole, but if this open winter continues there is liable to be some breaking up.
A sidewalk was built on Main Street and on Salem Street. I hope we will be able to continue this next year.
Respectfully submitted,
MINOT H. CARTER, Superintendent of Streets.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The following articles were sealed
2 Platform Scales
2 Platforms Under 500 lbs.
5 Counter Scales
1 Beam Scales
15 Spring Balances
1 Computing Scales
27 Avoirdupois Weights
11 Liquid Measures 27 Gas Pumps 3 Vehicle Tanks
Total Fees collected, $22.74.
Respectfully submitted,
MINOT H. CARTER, Sealer.
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The past year's work was carried along the same lines as the pre- vious four years.
Woodlands were looked over for Gypsy Moth infestations. The center part of the town is extremely good, but the south part has several infestations which are medium. These infestations comprise woodland on Walnut, Summer, Salem sts, and the Turnpike. These infestations are being creosoted. Brown-tail Moth infestations were very slight, con- fined to one place on Main Street, Lynnfield Centre, where eleven webs were found. This work is carried on under the supervision of the State.
An appropriation for Elm Leaf Beetles was made at the last annual town meeting. This appropriation was used for spraying the elms. The results were very satisfactory, and I think there will not be any need of an appropriation this coming year. I think the trees are in very good condition.
Respectfully submitted,
LYMAN H. TWISS,
Superintendent of Moth Dept.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending Dec. 31, 1932.
I have inspected thirty-seven barns where animals are kept and have found all to be in good condition.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR W. BRYANT,
Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Milk for the year ending Dec. 31, 1932.
I have inspected the premises where milk was kept for sale and issued licenses in accordance with the law. Number of licenses granted, thirty-three Fees collected, $26.00.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR W. BRYANT,
Inspector of Milk.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending Dec. 31, 1932.
There has been no slaughtering in the town to my knowledge. I have filed all reports with the State Board of Health as required by law.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR W. BRYANT,
Inspector of Slaughtering
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL HOUSING
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Your Committee has during the past year again carefully gone over the question of school buildings for the Town of Lynnfield. We are of the opinion that the Town needs an additional school building. We believe the best solution would be to erect a building for Junior and Senior High School purposes. However, we have in mind business con- ditions and the resulting effect upon municipal borrowings. We also have in mind the necessary increase in tax rate which will result if a new building is erected. Notwithstanding the fact that we believe a new building is needed, we are of opinion also that it will be better for the Town and the townspeople to defer this expenditure until con- ditions shall have changed. We believe it will be better not to put the increased burden upon the people at this time although by postponing action it will undoubtedly result in a higher cost if the work is done at some time in the future.
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The Committee employed at very slight expense, Mr. Charles G. Loring, who was the architect of the Hamilton High School, to furnish us with plans for a Junior-Senior High School for our Town, together with the plans for a Grade School. The time, therefore, has not been wasted. In order, however, that the matter may be kept in mind and prompt advantage taken of any change in business conditions, we recommend that a School-Housing Committee be again appointed with instructions to bring the matter before the Town promptly upon a favorable change in conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS B. TUCK, Secretary for the Committee.
REPORT OF MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
The appropriation for Memorial Day, May 30, 1932, was used as follows:
Decorating 115 graves semi-annually
$ 48.00
Repainting grave markers
12.50
Parade music 104.50
Dinner expense
35.00
$200.00
Respectfully submitted,
T. HAWLEY, Treasurer of Committee, Lynnfield Post 131, American Legion.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
At the last annual town meeting an appropriation was made for the care of the shade trees. This appropriation was used to take down dead trees and to trim up trees where there were dead and dangerous limbs, also some cavity work was done on trees that were very bad.
The street trees, as a whole, look very good, but I hope the appro- priation will be much larger so that more work can be done along these lines.
Respectfully submitted,
LYMAN H. TWISS,
Tree Warden.
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REPORT OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS
REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
We respectfully submit the report of the Park Department.
The improvements at Suntaug Park as are follows:
It is estimated that about 500 square yards of fill were taken from Suntaug Street and used to grade the land around the tennis court, also to continue Oak Street to the retaining wall at the water's edge.
The boathouse has been repaired and a suitable room built for storing equipment.
A new floor was laid on the old floor of the bandstand.
A well was driven to supply drinking water.
It was found necessary to build two toilets.
The "Centre Common" was mowed and trimmed more often than usual which was quite noticeable.
The "Jenney Common" and "Church Common" received their usual care.
A large tree was removed and other trees and bushes were trimmed at "Freeman Park." A few loads of fill, donated by Tom Cox, were used for grading. The park is still in poor condition, but in time will improve the looks of the entrance to the Town from this point.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT F. NEWHALL, E. M. FLETCHER, T. HAWLEY,
Park Commissioners.
REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of Lynnfield:
The Cemetery Commissioners would report for the year that the usual care has been given to the five cemeteries of the Town.
At Willow Cemetery, in addition to the usual upkeep, considerable clearing was done on the back of the Cemetery.
In Forest Hill Cemetery no heavy new work was done as the most important avenue work was completed last year. A large tree was removed from this cemetery and also one from the West Cemetery.
Although the appropriation was smaller than last year the Commis- sioners feel that the cemeteries have been kept in very satisfactory condition.
LYNNFIELD CEMETERY COMMISSION
SETH H. RUSSELL, Chairman.
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REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
December 31, 1932.
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Your Board believes the following reports of our Librarians, Miss Green and Mrs. Maynard, cover essential facts of Library activities for 1932.
Your Trustees are truly grateful to those who have so thought- fully donated readable books and magazines during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY E. MAYNARD, Chairman,
MALCOLM C. EATON, Secretary, WILLARD I. OLMSTED.
REPORT OF MAIN LIBRARY, 1932
Number of book patrons
283
Number of books loaned
5,306
Number of magazine patrons
46
Number of magazines loaned 426
Number of books borrowed from Division Public Libraries
7
Number of magazines subscribed for
7
Number of books bought
51
Received in fines
$21.50 1.00
Received for old magazines and books
Received books from-
Miss Alice Livingstone
17 books
William E. Eaton
2 books
F. N. Hyde, set of encyclopaedias
25 vols.
R. O. Frazier
36 books
State
6 books
Kenneth Worthen
29 books
Mrs. Harry Worthen
52 books
Mrs. Harry Gerry
17 books
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REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Col. Edwin Emerson From Branch Library Stock Exchange
1 book
9 books
1 book
Total
195 books
Magazines have been received from C. O. Blood, Mrs. John Ward, Mrs. F. W. Freeman, Carl H. Russell, W. I. Olmsted and Mrs. Rebecca Olmsted.
Anyone wishing a non-fiction book not owned by the library, if he will ask the Librarian she will gladly get it from the Division of Public Libraries.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH W. GREEN,
REPORT OF BRANCH LIBRARY, 1932
Number of book patrons
382
Number of books loaned
7,178
Number of magazine patrons
104
Number of magazines loaned
603
Number of books bought by Town
109
Number of magazines subscribed for
18
Amount received in fines
$18.45
Amount received from magazines sold
.60
Total
$19.05
Received in Gifts:
Miss Edna Ramsdell
1 book
Mr. Murray Upham
1 book
Mrs. J. M. Clark
15 books
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Maynard
28 books
Mrs. J. M. Caunt
8 books
Magazines were given by Mrs. J. M. Caunt and Mrs. H. E. Maynard. A flat-top oak desk given by Mr. Lewis Pope.
During the year several duplicate books were exchanged with the Main Library.
Respectfully submitted,
SYLVIA A. MAYNARD,
Librarian.
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
and
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
Year Ending December 31, 1932
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1932
Harold P. Peabody, Chairman
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Term expires 1935
Elizabeth Deans, Secretary - - Term expires 1933
Neal D. Herrick - Term expires 1934
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS John D. Whittier, Wenham, Massachusetts Residence Telephone-Hamilton 224-W Office Telephone-Hamilton 575 Office Hours-First Tuesday of month South School-10-12 A. M. Center School-2-4 P.M.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
SCHOOL CALENDAR 1933
January 3
Schools open
February 17
Schools close
February 27
Schools open
April 14
Schools close
April 24
Schools open Holiday
June 23
Schools close
Summer Vacation
September 11
Schools open Holiday
October 12
November 22
Schools close at noon
November 27
Schools open
December 22
Schools close
January 2
Schools open
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
The enrollment in Lynnfield Grammar schools and in the various High Schools and Trade Schools to which the town is sending its pupils was at the close of school in December, as follows:
Centre
South
Grade 1
16
11
Grade 2
15
20
Grade 3
12
18
Grade 4
16
16
Grade 5
20
15
Grade 6
18
15
Grade 7
17
8
Grade 8
24
7
138
110
Total
248
High School-Wakefield
Lynn
Center
South
Center
South
1st year
14
18
0
0
2nd year
12
15
0
0
3rd year
15
7
0
1
4th year
11
9
0
2
Post Graduates
1
0
0
2
-
-
-
53
49
0
5
Total
107
1934
May 30
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Trade School Boston
Medford
Center
South
Center
South
1st year
1
0
1
1
2nd year
1
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
2
0
1
1
Total
4
Essex County Agricultural School
Center
South
2nd year
0
1
Special
0
1
0
2
Total
2
From this table it is evident that the probable enrollment in High School Courses next year will be approximately 111. The enrollment this year was 107.
Considerable emphasis has been placed during the past year upon improving the grades of our High School pupils. It was found that previously there had been little or no opportunity for systematically checking the work of the pupils. In some cases it was found that the town was paying full tuition and transportation for pupils who were admittedly "just putting in their time." In an extreme case, the town had paid $150 tuition, and furnished transportation for a pupil who had earned, in a full year, only one credit, and that in physical educa- tion.
In order to impress upon our High School pupils the importance of their work, and in order that the town might get the benefits of the education for which it is paying, the School Committee adopted unani- mously a ruling which in effect is as follows:
The School Committee will refuse to approve tuition payments for the tuition period following a pupil's failure to obtain a passing grade in at least 15 credits of school work. The procedure to be followed will be to notify the High School concerned that the town will no long- er be responsible for the deficient pupils' tuition. The exceptions to this general rule will be only for cases where the causes are beyond the pupil's control.
Previous to the opening of the 1932 fall term, conferences were held with all High School pupils who had not done satisfactory work during the preceding year. The parents of the pupils were requested to be present at these conferences, and in practically all cases a real spirit of co-operation was found.
The outstanding finding of these meetings was that a number of
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pupils were taking courses for which they had neither liking, adapta- bility nor respect. It was evident that a continuation would be merely a waste of time and money.
Arrangements were made for several of these pupils to enter Bos- ton Trade School and Medford Trade School. That this decision was well made is shown by the very marked change in the attitude of these pupils. Their work is very satisfactory and they feel they are getting something out of their school work.
The only physical changes of any importance in the school equip- ment was made at the South School, where the boys' and girls' lavato- ries were remodelled and repainted, and a new sidewalk and curb were placed along the Salem Street front of the school.
The changes in the lavatories have been needed for many years, and the committee feels that the improvements in sanitation and ven- tilation are very well worth while.
The sidewalk and curb were selected as the best way to keep auto- mobiles from using the school yard driveway and to definitely establish the bounds of the school grounds. The primary consideration was the safety of the school children.
REBATES
The following rebates to the Town Treasurer have been made by the State because of certain school expenditures.
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