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Lynn
Dec. 5 Lynnfield
Robert Haskell
Hartford, Conn.
26 Lynnfield
27 Wakefield
Stoneham
Dec. 19 Lynnfield
Timothy D. Hibbard Jo Anne Zollo
Lynnfield
28 Winchester
Earl E. Richardson Linda D. Kent Joseph W. Cassidy, Jr. Joan P. Purtell Roland F. Pelletier Marion A. Miller Francis J. Connors Mabel R. MacFarlane Clifford H. Miller, Jr. Constance E. Gratey
Winchester Peabody Revere Lynnfield Weston
Dec. 30 Lynnfield
Henry G. Shaw Hazel G. Collins
Syracuse, N. Y.
July 18 Lynnfield
Aug. 12 Lynnfield
Bernice S. Neilson
Peabody Peabody
Louise Neal
Melrose
Anne Di Mauro
Lynnfield Lynnfield
11 Lynnfield Herman W. Parker Beverly A. Beckman
Lynnfield
Swampscott Winthrop
31 Plymouth
Florence H. Sindort
New Hamp.
New Hamp.
Sept. 19 Lynnfield
Theodore P. Kanall
Winthrop
Melrose
25 New Hamp. Harry W. Stevens, Jr.
F. Yvonne Nickerson
Lynnfield
Mar. 21 Lynnfield
Nancy Maloney
Lynnfield
Lynnfield
4 Lynnfield Samuel S. Zadoorian
Saugus
Lynnfield
Chester B. Cwalina
Lynn
Saugus
Lynnfield
Saugus
Rita E. Lanigan Barrett J. Conners
Lynnfield Salem
Nov. 5 Lynnfield
Harold O. Talbert
Marilyn L. Hembree
Peabody
Priscilla J. . Kozlowski
Lynnfield
28 Lynnfield
Wesley T. Callahan
Lynnfield
Saugus
Mary A. Corbett
Lynnfield
June 7 Lynnfield
Winthrop
Lynnfield
Wakefield
Marjorie Grondin
Dec. 19 Boston
Bernard W. Corcoran Margaret C. Aldrich
Lynnfield Boston
Wakefield Lynnfield Wakefield Lynnfield
Syracuse, N. Y.
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Lynnfield
Lynnfield
Maine
David S. Jones
Cambridge
Lynnfield
Haverhill
Everett
10 Westbrook, Maine John S. Sparkes Carlene F. McPherson
Lynnfield
Lynnfield
Peabody
Record of Births in 1953
Report any Errors or Omissions to Town Clerk
Date Name of Child
Name of Parent
Date Name of Child
Name of Parent
Jan. 14 Natalie Ann Towers
17 Kristine Ruth Kellar
20 Russell Everett Black, Jr.
20 Shirley Diane Walter
20 Geary Joseph Hall
22 Rosemary M. O'Day
Russell Everett Black Virginia Mae Hooper Jack Walter Alberta Lillian Ilsley John A. Hall Marian A. Libby Francis S. O'Day Marjorie Keeney Edwin Adolf Ericson
Apr.
3 Robert Lincoln Walker
5 Stedman Neal Harpell
11 Bonnie Gay Simes
11 Cynthia Ann Larkin
12 Stephen Russell Poole
12 William Henry Bangs
13 Walter Boit Winship 3rd
20 Henry Steven Kmiec
25 JoAnn Colonas
25 Mark John Colonas
29 Allfrey
May 5 Bradford Danforth Beebe
Dorothy A. Young Winsor H. Beebe Virginia Getchell
14 Dawn Marie Spottiswoode John Peter Spottiswoode
Rita G. Lanouette William B. Bucklin Ruth E. Raymond
21 Kristine Ruth Kellar
22 Thomas Frank Dunn
27 Claire Ann Vlahos
Mar. 1 Janice Cynthia Dick
7 Harold John Jordan, Jr.
10 Christine Danforth Brown
12 Roger Mason Conant
16 Susan Jean Graham
19 Kathleen Ann Olson
21 Victor Martin Peterson
Angelo Vlahos Ann Yanakalus Herbert K. Dick Gertrude H. Withers Harold J. Jordan Emily Marjorie Hopkins Walter R. Brown Priscilla Eisenhaure Roger W. Conant Alma Ellen Mason Leonard George Graham Elva Muriel Ensley Sigismund J. Olson Mary A. Colanton Malcolm H. Peterson Lola A. Dunivan
22 Delise Ruth Bloch
24 Judith Elizabeth Nelson
25 Lindsay Helen Smith
29 Hemingway
31 Bradford Wayne Spear
June 8 Paula Jean Carter
Manton P. Spear Barbara L. Lunt John F. Carter Gladys M. MacDougall
Fritz Grunebaum Karin Wasserman
10 Peter Oscar Alfred Grunebaum Fritz Grunebaum Karin Wasserman
11 Robert Ellsworth Doan, Jr. Robert E. Doan Marion B. Eckardt
Steadman C. Harpell Phyllis C. Erickson John B. Simes Lois A. Little Hilbert I. Larkin Geraldine May Shaw William B. Poole Barbara M. Pike Ralph Edward Bangs Eleanor Marie Labelle Walter B. Winship, Jr. Joan Mackinnon Henry T. Kmiec Paula Jani John Mark Colonas Catherine Coronis John Mark Colonas Catherine Coronis Philip J. Allfrey, Jr.
Feb. 4 Stephanie Ann May
31 James White Findlay, Jr. . James W. Findlay Margaret E. Lichtenberg Raymond A. May, Jr. Emily H. Sparks 7 Wayne Wyman Picket Orrill C. Pickett Lois V. Westover 11 Gretchen Beck Harold M. Beck Geraldine MacHugh 12 Richard Arthur Jeffrey Frank G. Jeffrey Martha F. Walters
13 Beverly Anne Colle
13 Thomas Michael Knower
20 Kenneth David Carter
Harold Wayne Carter Eunice L. Hawkes John M. Kellar Barbara J. Mohla Arnold W. Dunn Ruth L. Boudreau
14 Nancy Ruth Bucklin
16 Barbara Jean Fayles
Albert M. Fayles Margaret F. Dow Samuel Bloch Beatrice Wolfson John R. Nelson Shirley M. Dahlquist John C. Smith Helen Maude Barr John Lawrence Hemingway Claire Marie Gogan
10 Carol Margit Grunebaum
Willard K. Fiscus Jean Hupper Francis W. Plankey Emilie Reiff
Apr. 28 Debra Jean Fiscus
29 Marie Emilie Plankey
31 Edward Thomas Hansen
Andrew Hansen Margaret A. Thomas Lincoln R. Walker Ruth A. Thatcher
25 Peter Gordon Ericson
Barbara Gumb Harold A. Lent June M. Archibald
Robert Walter Wirtz Jean E. McClary
26 David Kenneth Lent
29 Arthur William Wirtz
Henry Milton Towers Ethel Alvia Beherrell John Morin Kellar Barbara Jean Mohla
Leo Colle Lillian M. Preston Russell S. Knower Ann L. Pribil
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Date Name of Child
June 11 Nancy Louise East
14 Jeanne Ellen Perrin
16 William Michael Donovan William F. Donovan
17 William Gage Haseltine
20 Allen Granville Jackson
22 Brandon Keith Gove
24 Jessie Williamson
28 Sue Ann Harriss
July 1 John Michael Monroe
6 Paul James Hackett
15 Janice Mildred Holland
18 Scott Douglas Cleveland
20 James Richard Gittzus
24 Richard Elmer Blake, Jr.
25 Peggy Anne Arsenault
Aug. 6 David Leslie Perry
11 Charles James Kane Jr.
15 Marie Jeanne Thibodeau
17 Andrea Elaine Rombult
20 James Kenneth Fiske
27 John Dennis Sweeney
Name of Parent
Date Name of Child
Aug. 28 Susan Joyce Burditt
John Brooks Burditt Claire Fern Preston
30 Bradford Cleveland Solla Calvin E. A. Solla
Mary Irene Cleveland Bruno Di Pietro Rita C. Murphy Arthur W. Hudson Mildred Deveau Arthur W. Hudson Mildred Deveau Arthur T. Russell Jean Dearborn Mildred Deveau
Joseph J. Sylvanovitz Sophie G. Wansiewicz Henry E. Snell Lorraine M. Blinstrub
Joseph V. Carmody Evelyn R. Brooks
David V. Colbert
Helen M. Kelley
Robert F. Sim, Jr.
Georgeanne Davenport Emmett Rossetti Alexandra McRae
Oct. 2 Kristine Marie Bachlet
12 Donna Thayer Friedman
14 David Arthur Wilkins
20 Reynolds
Newton Fenwick Reynolds
Sarah M. Waugh
24 Lawrence Alvin Price
Edwin Lawrence Price Emily Grace Tabb
31 Earle Madison Chesley, 3rd Earl Madison Chesley, Jr. Mary Payson Fogler
Nov. 7 Forrest William Howard, Jr. Forest William Howard Amelia Blanche Rombult 23 Joyce Marie Baldau Frederick W. Baldau Joanne Lenaerts
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We learn to read group instruction in primary grade
Name of Parent
John E. East Emily Hawthorne Frederick W. Perrin Pauline C. Saulter
Sept. 1 Elaine Di Pietro
3 Steven Arthur Hudson
3 Sandra Mildred Hudson
3 Robert Russell
Virginia M. Carlson John Williamson Jean Williamson Robert Harriss
Elinor J. Barnes
Raymond S. Monroe Mary E. Lacey John J. Hackett
Lillian M. Gronski William F. Holland, Jr. Betty M. Bowley
Donald S. Cleveland
Ruth V. Hanson
G. John Gittzus Virginia Nagle Richard E. Blake Barbara Jane Berry Joseph A. Arsenault Agnes M. Samuelson Roger Leslie Perry Claire J. Hill
Charles J. Kane Irene Eckert
Robert F. Thibodeau Mary Ellen Moore Andrew A. Rombult Irene Szarkowski James O. Fiske, Jr. June F. Black Albert M. Sweeney Jennie Anna Addrisi
4 David Lee Sylvanovitz
4 Bradley Allan Snell
6 Cheryl Ann Carmody
11 Helen Mary Colbert
16 Robert Peter Sim
16 Deborah Grace Rossetti
Rudolph J. Bachlet Marion J. Collier
Jack Friedman Jane Perry Thayer William Henry Wilkins Clara May Hooper
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Betty R. Hillard David W. Haseltine Gretchen E. Schlotter
Charles O. Jackson, Jr. Marjorie M. Kesling Brandon P. Gove
Record of Deaths in 1953 Report any Errors or Omissions to Town Clerk
Date
Name of Deceased
Years Months Days
Date
Name of Deceased
Years Months Days
Jan. 17
Leon William Hildreth
67
--
June 12
Clara S. Foster
75
1 15
Jan. 23
Rosemary Margaret O'Day
--
--
1
June 14
Harry L. Murphy
59
5
15
Jan. 23
Ella M. Foote
82
6
17
June 24
Nora A. Cunningham
79
7
19
Mar. 28
Charles Everett Joll
77
6
9
July 13
Elizabeth R. L. Cox
89
8
19
Mar. 31
Joseph C. Benoit
66
6
16
July 19
Lawrence Clay
26
9
21
Apr. 3
Maynard M. Ulm
57
8
20
July 25
Florence E. Sweet
85
10
8
Apr. 18
Gudmund H. Haugerud
69
4
2
Aug. 3
Doris J. Rand
59
3
0
Apr. 28
Florence Johnson
65
71
7
15
Aug. 31
Edward A. Russell
75
6
5
Apr. 29
Allfrey
Annie F. Thomas
82
Sept. 26
Annie L. Larkin
86
2
29
May 16
Leo F. Turenne
46
2
Oct. 16
Louis D. Millett
83
5
2
May 18
Ruth M. Atkinson
62
10
18
Nov.
3
Laura M. Edwards
84
1
13
May 19
Krystyna Monkiewicz
--
4
2
Nov. 3
Herbert I. Wilkins
58
0
27
May 20
Mabel Doty
65
4
4
Nov. 10
Edna Swett
56
A
May 30
Hemingway
--
-
1
Nov. 18
Mabel Austin Beville
71
5
8
June 9
Agnes M. Woodman
70
-
--
Nov. 18
George F. Wood
78
6
14
June 10
James Lyman Case
65
5
19
Nov. 30
Evelyn Woodhouse
62
4
25
June 12
Arthur W. Hunt
63
1
16
Dec.
4
Agrippina Maggliore
77
--
--
Report of MOTH DEPARTMENT
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
Gentlemen:
The past year's work was carried along the same lines as in previous years. Woodlands were looked over for Gypsy Moth in- festations and creosoted. There are two infestations in the Town. One exceptionally heavy colony near the Middleton line. The other near the Saugus line.
The tent caterpillar was quite heavy in both parts of the Town. The Elm leaf Beetle continues to be very heavy on private property.
The Birch Minner was quite heavy this year, Dutch Elm
Disease was about the same as last year. Helicopter spraying was used on the Elms which proved very satisfactory. This work is carried on under the supervision of the State Department of Conservation.
In closing I wish to thank all Town Officials and Town De- partments who have assisted us during the year.
Respectfully Submitted,
PERSONNEL OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
Lyman H. Twiss, Supt. Donald F. Newhall
Delbert E. Porter
Site of new shopping center on Locust Street
Mar. 17
William M. Coffill
59
7
12
Oct.
3
Edwin A. Carr
80
5
21
May 16
Agnes Duggan
52
-
Aug. 22
Leonard Dunn
55
Apr. 28
Henry G. O'Neill
1
Sept. 4
Robert Russell
1
May 5
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HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES Issued in 1953
265 Fishing Licenses @
3.25
$861.25
3 Duplicate Licenses @ .50
$ 1.50
169 Hunting Licenses
@
3.25
$549.25
11 Sporting (Free)
52 Sporting Licenses
@
5.25
$273.00
7 Military (Free)
12 Minor's Fishing
@
1.25
$ 15.00
7 Fishing (Free)
35 Female's Fishing
@
2.25
$ 78.75
568 Licenses Issued
$1801.00
4 Minor's Trapping @ 2.25
$
9.00
2 Non Res. Fishing (3 day) @ 2.75
$
5.50
Fees deducted
135.00
1 Non Res. Fishing (Season) @
7.75
$ 7.75
Paid to Div. of Fisheries & Game
$1666.00
DOGS LICENSED IN 1953
330 Males
@
2.00
$ 660.00
71 Females
@ 5.00
$ 355.00
210 Spayed Females
@ 2.00
$ 420.00
2 Kennel
@ 10.00
$
20.00
4 Kennel
@.25.00
$ 100.00
1 Dog Sold
@
3.00
$ 3.00
618
$1558. 00
Fees Deducted
$ 123.40
Paid to Essex County Treasurer
$1434.60
Report of PARK & CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
4TH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARK AND CEMETERY COMMISSION
The past year, 1953, has proved to be one of our most suc- cessful years as regards the amount of revenue turned over to the Town of Lynnfield.
At the 1953 Anuual Town Meeting the Cemetery Commission was voted $5, 604.50 for the operation of the Park and Cemetery Department. This amount included the sum of $4, 776. 00 for salaries and wages. The balance of $828. 50 was used for equip- ment maintenance and repair including new equipment (rotary type mower and minor accessories such as shovels, shears, rakes, etc. )
During the past year 7 new burial plots were sold in our two active cemeteries (Forest Hill and Willow). The amount of money received for these plots was $500. 00. This sum is deposited in the "Sale of Lots and Graves Fund" and is used to draw on for improvements in the cemeteries.
For the perpetual care of these lots we received $820.00. This is placed on deposit by the Town Treasurer and interest on
this sum is used for perpetual care of burial plots.
We had a total of 27 internments during 1953.
The amount of revenue turned over to the Town has steadily increased over the last 4 years. For the year 1953, total revenue of $2, 718.29 was turned over to the Town. In addition to the above, interest collected from funds on deposit for perpetual care amounted to, roughly, $350. 00; this sum was also turned over to the Town.
The Park and Cemetery Commission Record Book showing the above figures was audited by the State on December 24, 1953, and found to meet with their satisfaction. These records are available at the Town Hall. Should any of the townspeople care to examine these records, any one of the commissioners will be glad to direct you to their location.
We hereby submit the above report for your consideration and trust it meets with your approval.
Arthur Bryant, Chairman J. V. Thompson, Secretary of the Board Chester Melanson, Board Member
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Report of ROAD COMMISSIONER
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD:
The year 1953 marked an appreciable increase in projects undertaken and completed by the Lynnfield Highway Department.
In addition to street repairs and construction authorized by the Annual Town Meeting, a total of seven streets were added to the town highway system at no cost to the residents of Lynnfield. These streets comprise Norris, Tapley, Carpenter, Hart and Thomas Roads, Pine Street and Maiden Lane. These streets give access to newly developed sections of Lynnfield and were built by the developers of various sections subject to inspection and approval of the Road Commissioner.
Presently under construction, or projected, for 1954 are twelve additional new roads which will accrue to the Town with- out expenditures of public funds.
By direction of the Town Meeting, contracts were let out for installation of storm drains on Walnut and Main Streets, Parsons Avenue and Merrow, Fairview and Laurel Roads.
The Highway Department was able to extend the sidewalk program through letting of contracts, on Main Street from the Common to Perry Avenue past the new High School Building and an area extending from Homestead Road to Pinehill Road, also on Main Street.
Streets reconstructed include Ashwood, Elmwood and Green- wood Roads, which were covered under 1952 appropriations. New work included complete reconstruction of Edward Avenue and Munroe Street. Pinehill Road and Beaver Avenue were sub- graded. A portion of Forest Hill Avenue was rebuilt and a new surface put on the entire street. A new surface was also put on Pillings Pond, Williams and Elliott Roads, Essex, Lowell, Locust and Chestnut Streets.
Chapter 90 work which has been in process over the past few years on Summer Street was completed at the Main Street end. Type I Bituminous Concrete was used as a finish.
In a continuing effort to improve highway safety in Lynn- field, the Highway Department erected 15 signs warning vehi- cular traffic of children at play. In the same safety vein, seven School Bus Signs were erected.
Prior to the opening of the hunting season eight No Hunting signs were posted within the Town, warning of Lynnfield regula- tion in this regard.
Report of PLANNING BOARD
The year 1953 has been an eventful year in the planning and developing of Lynnfield. The usual activity by developers took place and the Planning Board gave its approval to 8 definite re- quests for new sub-divisions consisting of 125 house lots.
More interest in planning and zoning was taken by the citi- zens of the Town in 1953 than in any year in the memory of the members of the Planning Board. Two separate groups of inde- pendent citizens petitioned the Selectmen for a Special Town Meeting on September 28 and presented Articles on Rezoning for consideration of the citizens. By mutual agreement, the Town Meeting was adjourned until such time as the Planning Board could present their rezoning plan which was in the process of
The year 1953 found the Highway Department well equipped in nearly every detail to serve the Town. Most vital present need of the department is a Hough loader to replace the present Allis Chalmers loader has now passed its day of efficient usefulness. The versatility of the Hough machine would be a tremendous boon to the efficiency and all round economy of the Highway Department.
The Road Commissioner wishes at this time to express thanks to all departments and officials of the Town for their whole- hearted co-operation and assistance throughout the past year.
JAMES C. FLETCHER ROAD COMMISSIONER
THOMAS F. LYNCH Retired in May 1953 from Highway Department. Forty-two years service with the town.
being prepared. This plan was presented at a Special Town Meeting on December 4.
Lynnfield because of its desirable location on main trunk highways and its proximity to Lynn and Boston, has in recent years been one of the fastest growing towns in the State. For- tunately, the predecessors of the present Planning Board had the foresight, several years ago, to recommend, and the citizens to accept, aset of Zoning By-Laws that proved to be of great value. These laws provided for the construction of new streets, the lay- ing of water mains, etc., at the expense of the developers. Lot sizes were regulated by amendments from time to time as the oc- casion demanded. All in all, these By-Laws served us well.
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In 1952, however, the Planning Board realized that a great change was taking place. People were forsaking the city for the country. Lynnfield was not overlooked by families seeking a desirable town in which tosettle and raise a family. Developers, with a keen eye for business, seized the opportunity, bought large tracts of agricultural or unused land and proceeded with preliminary plans for its development.
The Planning Board felt that long range planning was neces- sary and perhaps overdue. The citizens evidently agreed, for at a Special Town Meeting on December 8, 1952 the sum of $8, 500 was unanimously appropriated for the preparation of a Master Plan.
This Master Plan idea was conceived for the benefit of the people of Lynnfield; for the poor and the great middle class, as well as the wealthy. Our town was a New England country town with many desirable features. It was hoped that inevitable "progress" would not destory it. There should be ample room for residences, schools, churches and convenient shopping areas. The necessary commercial development should not be overlooked; parking areas should be provided, new streets tentatively laid out where they would benefit future townspeople rather than meet the convenience of developers. The Plan was to prepare the Town, so far as possible, for the next 50 years of what is generally called "advancement. "
Aerial photographs were made from which an accurate map was prepared. Surveys were made to determine existing residen- tial and business areas and to determine the ultimate potential development. It was found that Lynnfield had 1578 dwellings and that under the existing Zoning Laws there was room for an additional 4, 894! Our Town had utilized only 25% of its poten- tial!
An Amendment to the Zoning By-Laws was prepared provid- ing, in some instances, for larger lot sizes. These were adopted at the Special Town Meeting on December 4, 1953 and approved by the Attorney General on January 8, 1954. Under these new regulations, there is still room in Lynnfield for 3, 114 new dwell- ings which, added to the 1578 already in existence, provides a theoretical ultimate of 4, 692 houses.
The Master Plan as a whole will not be completed until the end of 1954. It is not expected that it will be a "cure all" nor is it expected that it will meet the approval of all citizens. It is hoped, however, that it will suit "most of the people most of the time." It is also hoped that it will act as a guide in the future, that it will be amended from time to time to meet chang- ing conditions, and that it can be looked upon by our children's children as a Plan honestly conceived for the benefit of the people as a whole.
The Planning Board owes much thanks to Mr. Allen Benjamin, a widely known City and Town Planner, whom they engaged to prepare this Master Plan.
During the past year, the Board suffered a great loss in the resignation of Mr. L. B. Tuck. "Louie" as he was generally known in Lynnfield, has, during his quarter of a century associ- ation with the planning problems of our Town, contributed an im- measurable amount of benefit. He has given unselfishly of his time and money to bring the benefits of a sound planning group to a community which, during the past two decades, has been one of the fastest growing communities in the Commonwealth. It is the sincere hope of the Board that "Louie" will continue his interest in Planning and will offer the benefit of his years of ex- perience to the Board whenever the occasion requires it.
We appreciate and thank the Town Officials who have as- sisted us during the past year and especially wish to thank all those who have cooperated with Mr. Benjamin in his efforts to develop the information necessary for the preparation of the Master Plan.
Respectfully submitted, LYNNFIELD PLANNING BOARD
J. N. Ferren, Chairman J. E. Harriss, Secretary F. R. D'Entremont C. L. Burbank, Jr. R. L. Hobbs
Report submitted in compliance with Section 81C, Chapter 474, Acts of 1913 as amended.
Report of SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE:
It is my privilege to submit for your consideration the report of the Superintendent of Schools for the year ending December 31, 1953.
The year concerned was one which found the Lynnfield Public Schools in the midst of a period of transition. A previously small school system has in a very short space of time found it necessary to double its space and staff requirements as the quantitative weight of additional numbers to be educated has become acutely concrete rather than merely anticipated. The once small system is rapidly becoming a moderately large one. This in itself is a consistent source of many of the day to day and long range problems facing our school staff and the community's citizens at the present time. We are forced to recognize that this situation will continue to exist in the foreseeable future and made adjust- ments with this in mind.
At the same time that attention must be given to the aspects mentioned above, we must give much attention to the sustain- ing and improving of the quality of education during our years of expansion. We are attempting to provide the adequate tools by which our hard working staff members can best aid each child to achieve at a desirable level. In 1953, for example, we re- placed outmoded arithmetic and language arts textbooks for all grades, while bringing up to quota our textbook supplies in the basic subjects. Additionally, we were able to introduce a standardized testing pattern, thus allowing us to secure date for evaluating the academic achievement of our pupils in comparison with national norms for these subjects. High standards of ac- complishment can rightfully be expected in the modern school system. We know we can depend upon your continued support in our efforts to maintain and improve upon standards in the Lynn- field schools.
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SCHOOL COSTS
School costs will continue to increase as the rapid rise in the numbers to be educated in the Town is reflected in both operating budgets and school plant requirements. This rise in the cost of education is somewhat balanced by the continued increase in the amount of reimbursement received from State sources each year. The following major amounts were received in 1953
General School Fund Transportation
$26, 577,74 18, 787, 96 $45,365, 70
These reimbursements average nearly 20% of the operating budget over the past several years, and help to reduce significantly the net cost of education to be covered from local taxation sources.
While both the per pupil and total costs of educating our young people is higher than previously, Lynnfield's expenditure rate is some $30 per pupil less than the State average, despite the very high proportion of our total budget which must be devoted to pupil transportation and high school tuition.
State average per pupil 1952-53 school year $239.07
Lynnfield " H 11 1952-53
=
= 208.94
ENROLLMENT STATISTICS
The continued rapid growth of the pupil population is fully as great as has previously been predicted in the 1951 Survey. Actually there was an increase in the growth rate during the year in reflection of the 20% rise in the number of new homes started during the year.
At the present time, we are educating 995 pupils at all levels, as compared with 975 at the start of the fiscal year 1953.
Dec. 1952
Dec. 1953
Grade I
114
115
Grade II - VIII
586
687
Grade IX
46
59
Grade X - XI
123
127
Vocational
6
7
Totals
875
995
The bulk of the increase is, as illustrated above, in grades Il through VIII. This large net gain in these grades is due to the new families moving into Lynnfield between January 1, 1953 and January 1, 1954.
Increments of this nature can reasonably be expected over the next several years, and serve to point up the need for con- stant attention to anticipatory action if we are to be ready with adequate housing and staff in the near future.
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