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Board of Assessors
1959 RECAPITULATION
TOWN
Appropriated at Annual Town Meeting $910,883.47
From Surplus 120,831.94
$1,031,715.41
STATE
State Parks and Reservations
$1,863.10
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
161.97
Old Colony R.R.
3,611.62
5,636.69
COUNTY
County Tax
$13,145.54
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
6,613.77
Underestimates of 1958
674.83
20,434.14
Overlay of Current Year
15,000.00
$1,073,116.59
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
Income Tax - School Aid
$63,524.05
Income Tax - Withholding
3,800.00
Income Tax - Chapter 559
2,803.02
Income Tax - Chapter 71
421.32
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Corporation Taxes
8,547.61
Reimbursement on account of
publicly owned land
16.03
Old Age Tax (Meals)
1,113.66
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
72,000.00
Licenses
1,800.00
Fines
100.00
General Government
300.09
Health and Sanitation
500.00
Charities (other than federal grants)
2,500.00
Old Age (other than federal grants)
16,000.00
Veterans' Services
700.00
Schools
20,000.00
Water
27,000.00
State Assistance for School Construc-
tion (Chapt. 645, Acts of 1948)
29,000.00
$250,125.78
Overestimates of previous year
1,210.10
Available Funds
120,831.94
Net Amount to be raised by Taxation
$372,167.82 700,948.55
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Indiv.
Corp.
Total
Number of Persons Assessed
Personal Estate Only
54
11
65
Real Estate Only
2615
45
2660
Both Personal and Real Estate
89
20
109
Total Number of Persons Assessed
2834
Number of Polls Assessed
1314
Value of Assessed Personal Estate
Stock in Trade
$90,825.00
Machinery
17,600.00
Live Stock
9,649.00
All other tangible personal property
301,752.91
Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate $419,826.91
Value of Assessed Real Estate
Land exclusive of Buildings
$1,277.949.00
Buildings exclusive of Land
8,278,232.00
Total Value of Assessed Real Estate
9,556,181.00
Total Valuation of Assessed Estate
$9,976,007.91
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Tax Rate Per $1,000
$70.00
(School Tax $39.00)
(General Tax $31.00)
Taxes for State, County and City or Town Purposes, Including Overlay
On Personal Estate
$29,387.88
On Real Estate
668,932.67
On Polls
2,628.00
Total Taxes Assessed
$700,948.55
Number of Live Stock Estimated under Section 36, Chapter 59 45
Horses
Neat Cattle :
Cows (Milch)
18
Yearlings:
Steers
7
Swine
3
Sheep
96
Fowl
1639
All Other
10
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
11,678
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
1,430
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REPORT OF TOWN COLLECTOR
Report of Town Collector
1949 REAL ESTATE
Tax Titles Disclaimed
$52.50
Tax Titles
$40.57
Abated 11.93
$52.50
$52.50
1950 REAL ESTATE
Tax Titles Disclaimed
$72.61
Returned to Treasurer
$.30
Credit Balance
.87
Tax Titles 56.23
Abated
16.95
$73.48
$73.48
1951 REAL ESTATE
Tax Titles Disclaimed
$133.57
Returned to Treasurer
$.35
Tax Titles
113.09
Abated
20.13
$133.57
$133.57
1952 REAL ESTATE
Tax Titles Disclaimed
$120.85
Returned to Treasurer
$.32
Tax Titles
98.76
Abated
20.90
Outstanding 12/31/59
.87
$120.85
$120.85
1953 REAL ESTATE
Tax Titles Disclaimed
$150.86
Returned to Treasurer
$.38
Tax Titles
116.85
Abated
33.63
$150.86
$150.86
1954 REAL ESTATE
Tax Titles Disclaimed
$141.71
Returned to Treasurer
$.38
Tax Titles
116.85
Abated
24.48
$141.71
$141.71
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1955 REAL ESTATE
Tax Titles Disclaimed
$197.60
Returned to Treasurer
$.40
Tax Titles 155.60
Abated 41.60
$197.60
$197.60
1956 REAL ESTATE
Tax Titles Disclaimed
$237.12
Returned to Treasurer
$.48
Tax Titles 186.72
Abated
49.92
$237.12
$237.12
1957 REAL ESTATE
Outstanding 12/31/58
$96.38
Returned to Treasurer
$.86
Tax Titles Disclaimed
276.64
Abated
154.32
Tax Titles
217.84
$373.02
$373.02
1958 REAL ESTATE
Outstanding 12/31/58
$28,628.90
Returned to Treasurer
$27,910.64
Tax Titles Disclaimed
311.25
Abated
477.18
Refunds
249.61
Tax Titles
801.96
Credit Balance
.02
$29,189.78
$29,189.78
1959 REAL ESTATE
Committed
$669,125.17
Returned to Treasurer
$625,259.89
Refunds
5,306.30
Tax Titles
1,183.00
Abatement Adjusted
140.00
Abated
16,277.55
Abatement Adjusted
140.00
Outstanding 12/31/59
31,711.03
$674,571.47
$674,571.47
1957 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Outstanding 12/31/58
$259.84
Abated
$259.84
1958 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Outstanding 12/31/58
$975.24
Returned to Treasurer
$370.13
Outstanding 12/31/59
605.11
$975.24
$975.24
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1959 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Committed
$29,388.10
Returned to Treasurer
$27,323.10
Overpayment
8.75
Abated
421.75
Outstanding 12/31/59
1,652.00
$29,396.85
$29,396.85
1957 POLLS
Outstanding 12/31/58
$8.00
Returned to Treasurer $6.00
Adjusted Abatement
2.00
Abated
4.00
$10.00
$10.00
1958 POLLS
Outstanding 12/31/58
$66.00
Returned to Treasurer
$26.00
Abated
36.00
Outstanding 12/31/59
4.00
$66.00
$66.00
1959 POLLS
Committed
$2,800.00
Returned to Treasurer
$2,463.74
Refunds
13.74
Abated
280.00
Outstanding 12/31/59
70.00
$2,813.74
$2,813.74
1956 MOTOR EXCISE
Paid after Abatement
$21.78
Returned to Treasurer
$21.78
1957 MOTOR EXCISE
Outstanding 12/31/58
$697.10
Returned to Treasurer
$500.81
Paid after Abatement
128.59
Abated
324.88
$825.69
$825.69
1958 MOTOR EXCISE
Outstanding 12/31/58
$4,961.50
Returned to Treasurer
$12,583.68
Committed
10,493.85
Abated
2,717.72
Refunds
436.16
Outstanding 12/31/59
590.11
$15,891.51
$15,891.51
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1959 MOTOR EXCISE
Committed
$84,366.57
Returned to Treasurer
$66,999.74
Paid after Abatement
3.21
Abated
6,517.19
Refunds
3,123.22
Adjustment of Commitment 1,494.00
Overpayment
6.74
Outstanding 12/31/59
12,504.84
Adjusted Abatement
16.03
$87,515.77
$87,515.77
1958 WATER LIENS
Outstanding 12/31/58
$221.10 Returned to Treasurer
$221.10
1959 WATER LIENS
Committed
$1,196.75
Returned to Treasurer
$1,113.52
Outstanding 12/31/59
83.23
$1,196.75
$1,196.75
WATER RATES
Outstanding 12/31/58
$3,555.90
Returned to Treasurer
$27,244.86
Committed
28,529.89
Abated
121.36
Refunds
26.33
Water Liens
1,196.75
Auditor's Adjustment
.10
Outstanding 12/31/59
3,549.25
$32,112.22
$32,112.22
WASHINGTON STREET CEMETERY
Outstanding 12/31/58
$196.00
Returned to Treasurer
$210.00
Committed
410.50
Abated
24.50
Outstanding 12/31/59
372.00
$606.50
$606.50
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Outstanding 12/31/58
$72.62
Returned to Treasurer
$238.40
Committed
165.78
$238.40
$238.40
PUBLIC WELFARE
Outstanding 12/31/58
$45.05
Returned to Treasurer
$122.45
Committed
363.96
Outstanding 12/31/59
286.56
$409.01
$409.01
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TRAILER FEES
Committed
$2,176.00
Returned to Treasurer
$2,172.00
Abated
4.00
$2,176.00
$2,176.00
1959 MOTH
Committed
$51.00
Returned to Treasurer
$47.00
Outstanding 12/31/59
4.00
$51.00
$51.00
Committed
1959 FARM ANIMAL EXCISE $22.00 Returned to Treasurer
$22.00
Charges and Fees Collected
$1,245.31
Interest Collected
$954.55
DONALD C. WILDER,
Town Collector.
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
Report of the Planning Board
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Norwell, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Planning Board submits the following report of its year's activities.
During the year several plans which had sufficient frontage and area to meet the requirements of the Zoning By-Laws, thus not coming under the Subdivision Control Act, were signed by the Board.
One subdivision plan was submitted, that of Blake G. Cruck- shank, extending southerly from Oak Street. There are 48 lots in this layout. While the entire layout has been approved, to date bonds guaranteeing the construction of roads and the in- stallation of utilities have been posted for only 1,320 feet. A $5,000 bond was posted for the first 560 feet in from Oak Street. This has been completed and the bond released. A second bond of $12,000 was posted for the next 760 feet, $6,000 of which has been released as sufficient work has been completed on this section to warrant such reduction. This new street is named Ridge Hill Road.
Zoning changes requiring off-street parking areas and chang- ing frontage and set backs requirements were placed in the March meeting Warrant and passed. A proposed change in Busi- ness District B (Washington Street area) was voted down. Later hearings on this proposed change were held again, and an article placed in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting in Septem- ber. This proposal, with a small amendment made from the floor, was approved and has received approval by the Attorney Gen- eral. These changes greatly increased sections of the business area.
The professional consultants retained by the Planning Board in 1958 left with the Board a list of recommended additions and changes to our present Zoning By-Laws. We hope to study them this coming year, and present articles for such changes as we feel advantageous to the Town.
Much time was spent in revising our Rules and Regulations Governing Subdivisions. These changes were necessitated by the recent acts of the State Legislature relative to subdivisions.
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Meetings were held with the Highway Surveyor, Tree Warden, Water Department and Board of Health. After revision they were checked by Town Counsel, Joseph K. Collins, and are now ready for distribution to those needing such material.
We placed two articles in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, one for the appointment of a Drainage Committee and the other for the appointment of a committee to revise the Town By-Laws. These committees were appointed and have met and will make their reports.
At a Special Town Meeting in September, we submitted an article for the appointment of an Industrial Commission under the provisions of the General Laws. We are pleased with the membership of this Commission and know they will do all pos- sible to promote industry in the Town.
During the year we attended meetings at Dedham and Hull regarding the establishment of a Regional Planning District. At present just which towns will join a regional group is not cer- tain, but regional groups will have greater bargaining power than single towns and will be established soon.
A meeting was held in Hingham regarding the disposal of the Ammunition Depot. Norwell has about 450 acres in this tract, and while there is nothing certain at present the Navy is expect- ed to declare this as surplus in 1962.
Late in the year we were faced with selecting a location for storing Town equipment. Some years ago the sand pit bounded by River, West and Dover Streets was proposed and plans for a building drawn. We have these plans but are opposed to this site as detrimental to the area. Also, it does not allow space for expansion. We have looked at many sites and will have a loca- tion for consideration at the March meeting.
The Southeast Expressway, a section of which will be under construction across High Street very shortly, will create a road problem. The section now open to Hingham has increased traffic greatly through Grove Street. A careful study of this situation must be made with consideration of a new road as a possible solution.
A road from Washington Street in the area of Washington Park through to High Street has been proposed, and steps should be taken for its construction.
In our past reports we have called attention to the need for layouts of our roads that will allow for widening and straighten-
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ing of curves. As building increases this will be more and more expensive. Immediate steps should be taken as a start on this project.
The capital expenditure budget has been carried on by the Advisory Board this year. This is a very important part of our planning. The charts and other material furnished us by our professional planners will be revised this coming year.
Joseph Paradis was elected to the five-year term on the Board in March. Gilman O. Wales was elected to the one year unexpired term and elected as Clerk by the Board.
We have had excellent cooperation from elected and appoint- ed Town officials and Jean Cleary who has carried on our secre- tarial work. To these we wish to express our thanks.
Meetings are held in the Town Hall Annex, Thursday eve- nings at 8:00 p.m. Persons with ideas or wishing information are welcome.
RALPH H. COLEMAN, Chairman GEORGE E. JOSEPH JOSEPH P. PARADIS FREDERICK C. TRUELOVE GILMAN O. WALES, Clerk
Planning Board
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PUBLIC WELFARE REPORT
Public Welfare Report
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The year 1959 has shown no marked changes in any cate- gories coming under the Board of Public Welfare.
Totals for the years 1940 - 1949 - 1959 which follow, show the trend over the past twenty years.
PUBLIC WELFARE (aid that is granted to persons not eli- gible for aid under any other category) has dropped as to the number of cases. The cost of aid per case has greatly increased.
Public Welfare
1940
1949
1959
Cases 39
Aid $7,956.11
Cases 12
Aid
Cases
Aid
$2,637.76
4
$1,467.76
Old Age Assistance
Cases
Aid
Cases 74
Aid Cases
Aid
90
$23,125.04
$39,714.78
32 $30,969.17
As shown, there has been a drop in the number of Old Age Assistance cases, but a large increase in the cost per case. This increase is accounted for in the increased budget requirements, increased hospital and nursing home fees, doctors and increased cost of medication.
Aid to Dependent Children
1940
1949
Cases
Children 13
Aid $1,080.43
Cases 5
Children 15
Aid $5,483.68
4
1959
Cases
4
Children 6
Aid $2,963.35
The cost for Aid to Dependent Children is increasing and for the same reasons as outlined under Old Age Assistance.
Disability Assistance
Disability Assistance became effective November 1, 1951 and offers assistance to persons over the age of eighteen who are totally disabled.
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There is a constant change in the Federal and State require- ments as to methods of submitting reports of aid given, as well as required changes in individual budgets, mostly increases. With Mrs. Norris as Director and Mrs. Gilmore as Clerk, we have received full reimbursements of all accounts - a credit to their faithful services.
Federal grants are being received regularly. It is necessary to keep fairly large Federal reserves in their allotted categories to take care of unforseen emergencies and additional required expenses.
Following is a summary (all categories) of appropriations, receipts and expenses. For a complete breakdown, see Town Accountant's report.
Appropriations and Receipts - 1959
Town Appropriations
$33,825.00
All Federal Accounts Balance 1/1/59
27,935.75
Receipts Federal Funds 1959
19,156.66
Receipts State & Towns 1959 to E & D
14,237.05
TOTAL
$95,154.46
Expenditures - 1959
Town Account - Aid
$29,168.97
Federal Accounts - Aid
8,364.99
Town Account - Expense & Administration
825.00
Federal Accounts - Expense & Administration
6,994.11
TOTAL
$45,353.07
Balance Federal Accounts December 31, 1959
$31,733.31
To E & D account (State, Town receipts) 18,068.08
TOTAL
$95,154.46
Net Cost to Town (all categories)
$10,110.92
RALPH H. COLEMAN, Chairman & Clerk EARLE F. ALLEN
MINNA R. SENGER
Board of Public Welfare
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REPORT OF THE STATE AUDITOR
Report of the State Auditor
To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Thomas T. Barstow, Chairman Norwell, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Norwell for the period from June 25, 1957 to July 11, 1959, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Director of Accounts.
Very truly yours,
HERMAN B. DINE, Director of Accounts.
Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation
State House, Boston
Sir:
In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Norwell for the period from June 25, 1957, the date of the previous audit, to July 11, 1959, and report thereon as follows:
The records of the financial transactions of the several de- partments receiving or disbursing money for the town or com- mitting bills for collection were examined, checked, and verified by comparison with the reports and records of the town ac- countant.
The books and accounts in the office of the town account- ant were examined, checked, and compared with the records of the several departments of the town and with the town treas- urer's accounts. The receipts, as recorded, were compared with the town treasurer's record of receipts and were checked with the departmental records of payments to the treasurer, while the recorded payments were checked with the treasurer's rec- ords of disbursements and with the treasury warrants.
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The ledger accounts were analyzed, the appropriations, loan authorizations, and reserve fund transfers being checked with the town clerk's records of town meetings and with the records of the advisory board. The necessary adjusting entries result- ing from the audit were made, and a balance sheet, showing the financial condition of the town on July 11, 1959, was prepared and is appended to this report.
The surety bonds furnished by the several town officials required by law to furnish such surety were examined and found to be in proper form.
The records of the treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the records in the several departments collecting money for the town and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the payments were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds. The cash balance on July 11, 1959 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks in which town funds are deposited.
The payments made on account of maturing debt and inter- est were compared with the amounts falling due and checked with the cancelled securities on file.
The savings bank books and securities representing the in- vestment of the trust and investment funds in the custody of the town treasurer were examined and listed. The income was proved, and all transactions and balances were verified.
The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were checked. The amounts transferred to the tax title account were compared with the collector's records, and the re- ported redemptions of tax titles and sales of tax possessions were checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts. The tax titles and tax possessions on hand were listed, reconciled with the accountant's ledger, and verified with the records at the Reg- istry of Deeds.
The records of payroll deductions for Federal and State taxes, the county retirement system, and for medical and hos- pital services were examined and checked, the payments to the proper agencies being verified.
The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked in detail. The tax, excise, assessment, department- al, and water accounts outstanding according to the previous examination, as well as all subsequent commitments, were audit- ed and proved. The cash book additions were verified, and the
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reported payments to the treasurer were compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts. The abatements, as recorded, were compared with the records in the assessors' and other depart- ments authorized to grant such credits, the amounts transferred to the tax title account were proved, and the outstanding ac- counts were listed and reconciled with the town accountant's ledger.
The outstanding tax, excise, assessment, departmental, and water accounts were further verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
It was noted that the veterans' services department had not filed any claims for reimbursement with the State for the period from February 1958 to July 11, 1959, the audit date.
It is recommended that the amounts expended by the town for veterans' services be certified to the State promptly as re- quired by Section 6, Chapter 115, General Laws, in order that the town may receive any reimbursements to which it is en- titled.
The town clerk's accounts pertaining to dog and sporting licenses issued, as well as to the collection of miscellaneous fees, were examined and checked. The payments to the town treas- urer and to the State were verified, and the cash balance on July 11, 1959 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office.
The records of receipts of the board of selectmen and the sealer of weights and measures, as well as of the police, fire, health, school, and library departments, and of all other depart- ments collecting money for the town, were examined and checked. The recorded collections were compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts, and the cash on hand in the several departments was proved by actual count.
Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing reconciliations of the several cash counts, summaries of the tax, excise, assessment, tax title, tax posses- sion, departmental, and water accounts, as well as schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust and invest- ment funds.
While engaged in making the audit cooperation was re- ceived from the officials of the town, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ Assistant Director of Accounts
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Report of the School Committee
To the Citizens of Norwell:
After the March election, the School Committee organized as follows: ยท
Ernest W. Haskins, Jr., Chairman
Nellie L. Sparrell, Secretary
It has met regularly on the second Wednesday of each month, beside many special meetings, when necessary. In compliance with Chapter 626 of the General Laws, the committee has pub- licly advertised each meeting and entertained the general public many times.
All new expenditures calling for amounts $300. or more have been advertised for bids, which were opened publicly and con- tracts awarded in like manner. These follow. Transportation
North River Transportation Co., Inc. $.42 per mile
Douglas S. Mitchell .446 per mile
John L. Still .69 per mile
School Bus Rental Service, Inc.
Figure per mile not given. So rejected.
Contract awarded to North River Transportation Co. at $.42 per mile.
This provided for seven busses, each insured for $100,000 .- $300,000., whose drivers are required to file a certificate of good health signed by the School Physician.
Milk:
White Bros.
1/2 pt. cartons
$.0575
1/2 pt. glass .056
Hillcrest Farm
1/2 pt. cartons .06
1/2 pt. glass .054
Hood Milk Co.
1/2 pt. cartons .0645
1/2 pt. glass square .0645
1/2 pt. glass Cole School
.0655
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Contract awarded to White Bros. at $.0575 and $.056 as most of milk used is in paper cartons.
Elementary School Drapes:
Mass. Motion Picture Service $845.
Mass. Motion Picture Service (alternate) 748.
Golden Associates
932.
Contract awarded to Mass. Motion Picture Service at $845.
Steel Garage and Storage Building at High School: Brooks Skinner $1592.
New England Erecting Co., Inc. 2588.
New England Erecting Co., Inc. 2375.
Contract awarded to Brooks Skinner at $1592.
Fuel:
Bridgewater Ice & Coal Co. $3.259 bbl.
Quincy Oil Co. 3.28 bbl.
Brockton Ice & Coal Co. 3.30 bbl.
New England Fuel Co.
3.44 bbl.
Contract awarded to Bridgewater Ice & Coal Co. at $3.259 bbl.
The Committee obtained a panel body truck from "Surplus Commodities," which is used in taking rubbish to the dump and moving materials and furniture between buildings, which use has saved the Town many dollars.
Through the year much has been done to bring the High School Building as nearly up to condition as is possible. Meet- ings have been held with members of the Fire Department and Board of Health, whose suggestions have been willingly accepted and attempts made to correct existing faults. Currently, the Committee is planning to establish a fire alarm system which will automatically notify the control center when a fire starts in the building. Figures for this installation will be published when the contract is awarded.
The school age has been raised to five years eight months for entrance in September. The Committee plans strict adherence to this rule.
A full-time guidance teacher has been added to the High School staff. With proper guidance throughout High School, the individual pupil may select the studies which will best prepare him for whatever he chooses for his life work.
The Committee is gratified with the grade of work accom- plished in our schools. This is evidenced by the reported stand- ing of our graduates in the various colleges.
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Much use has been made of Federal Funds from Public Law 874, with the attendance of retarded pupils to special classes or schools elsewhere and help at the Plymouth County Mental Health Center.
The buildings and/or grounds have been used by town groups and organizations through the year, contributing to the adult education of such as would wish. All Scout groups, Power Squad- ron, Board of Health, Fire Department and Civil Defense have used the facilities for meetings, clinics and demonstrations of one sort or another.
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