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TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
$151,668.17
Road
Scrape
or Drag
Ledge
Gravel
G. & S.
Drainage
Brush
Gravel
Patch
Bit.
Patch
Asphalt
Tar
Total
Summer
$28.16
$17.00
$15.00
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$60.16
Grove
291.57
52.70
199.78
$290.42
$65.50
899.97
High
75.85
77.50
133.09
286.44
Prospect
62.54
$62.80
145.95
445.71
790.20
Barstow Ave.
13.63
Bowker
$91.25
$39.43
38.50
206.37
28.65
377.54
806.59
Cedar
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Circuit
116.10
$756.00
84.58
59.75
47.30
53.23
97.54
1,230.50
Common Ave.
13.63
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88.95
87.81
26.50
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92.95
396.65
679.26
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13.98
36.82
3.50
39.10
184.78
Jacobs Lane
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45.40
15.00
163.70
534.18
Main
519.97
260.09
140.85
366.64
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3,628.43
Mount Blue . .
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73.22
222.64
341.52
Norwell Ave.
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29.96 1,658.24
1,781.66
Oak
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139.25
28.00
51.85
219.10
Church
5.00
18.63
Common St.
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12.43
59.73
Forest St.
197.00
321.05
54.80
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15.25
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39.75
43.51
112.49
Lincoln
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678.20
Green .
91.38
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36.40
13.62
13.62
Forest Ave.
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45.66
91.46
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29.23
10.00
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Scrape
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Gravel
G. & S.
Drainage
Brush
Patch
Gravel
Bit.
Patch
Asphalt
Tar
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Parker . .
43.59
3.77
8.25
9.32
158.31
223.24
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104.75
59.08
109.07
40.00
23.65
117.12
416.12
867.79
Pine
58.02
10.00
141.23
209.25
Pond
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6.83
River
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245.64
235.02
211.17 1,464.91
2,156.74
School
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21.80
33.61
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15.25
46.57
71.55
195.67
Stetson Rd.
68.87
24.30
81.53
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173.59
87.81
89.56
82.08 1,482.39
1,915.53
Mt. Hope
139.65
10.00
42.30
191.95
Mill Lane
28.57
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43.44
6.32
23.65
73.91
Prouty Ave.
38.44
23.20
61.64
Duncan Drive
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Leigh Rd.
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Neal Gate
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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Norwell
I wish to report that the money appropriated for the Tree Depart- ment was spent carrying out the different phases of this work.
I should like to thank the people of the town for cooperating with the aerial spraying program that was done last spring. The Tree Depart- ment made an all out effort to help with this work. In the trapping pro- gram that followed the spraying, two gypsy moths were captured in Norwell. This means we are not entirely rid of this pest. However, it must be remembered that the spraying was stopped at the Plymouth County line and the insect may filter back into Norwell.
No new cases of Dutch Elm disease were discovered in Norwell this year, but the surrounding towns are heavily infested with this disease. We are in constant threat of an attack of this menace which could destroy many of our elms.
A small amount of roadside trimming was accomplished this year and I hope more of this work of cleaning the brush from under our larger shade trees can be done in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
WESLEY H. OSBORNE, JR. Tree Warden
REPORT ON THE TOWN DUMP
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
A ramp was built in the town dump at the request of the Board of Health, so that the dump might be kept more sanitary by being confined to a smaller area. There were not sufficient funds to build the size ramp that would be most desirable, but by using the rubbish as a foundation for the ramp and gravelling the surface we will be able to increase the size and height of the ramp during the next couple years. This will gradually give us a much better dump and do so without spending a large sum of money to accomplish the desired results.
Respectfully submitted,
LORING L. WADSWORTH
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REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE IN NORWELL
To the Selectmen in the Town of Norwell
Gentlemen:
Because none of us know the nature of the problems which may face us through the coming years, it is the duty of the Civil Defense Unit of Norwell to prepare itself and the citizens of the town for any eventuality.
Although it is not anticipated that Norwell would be the object of a direct bomb attack, we are on the fringe of an area which might be an ob- jective, so we must be prepared accordingly,
We shall be trained to handle an influx of evacuees from the Metro- politan area, or to go to their assistance if called upon.
We shall be prepared for other eventualities resulting from the activi- ties of our enemies, such as sabotage and guided missiles. Incidentally, we shall be prepared for any peacetime emergencies that might arise in our town- loss of power and communications, fires, lost persons, etc.
With all this in mind, the Control Center has been established in the basement of the Elementary School -- in the center of town, and with adequate facilities for cooking, light and heat for the care of many people in a well protected place. A telephone has been installed- Norwell 240- and the Control Center will be open every Wednesday evening if and until an emergency arises, when it will be staffed for full time activities.
Medical supplies have been purchased under the direction of Dr. Vinal, Deputy Director for Medical & Health Services, and two First Aid Stations have been established- one at the Elementary School, and one at the Town Hall. These stations are so organized that they can be manned on short notice by experienced staffs.
The town is being divided into six districts, each district in charge of a district Warden. These districts are to be divided into groups of nine or ten houses- depending on location- and each of these groups will be under the supervision of a Group Warden. This Group Warden will be acquainted with each household, and will be directly responsible for their care in time of need.
First Aid courses are now being held for nurses, wardens, firemen, and police.
All departments are being fully organized and trained, and reports will be rendered to the townspeople by the Deputy Director for Public In- formation, as present plans materialize.
At the time of this report- January 21, 1951, the Staff organization for the Norwell Civil Defense Unit is as follows:
Director
W. Clarke Atwater
Ass't. Director Col. Thomas Barstow
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Deputy Directors
Medical Dr. Raymond Vinal
Assts.
Mrs. Ernest Sparrell Board of Health
Civilian Aid ( Red Cross) Mrs. Peirce Fuller
Asst. Mrs. Chester Rimmer
Canteen
Mrs. John Sparrell
Fire-Board of Engineers
(Deputy Chief ) Harold Wilder
Police
Alan Virtue
Asst.
John Murphy
Transportation
Wilder Gaudette
Assts. Robert Ridder
Frederick Etling
Communications Stearns Poor
Asst.
Joseph Hallett, Jr.
Equipment & Supply
William Bennett
Public Works W. Blanchard Ford
Asst. W. B. Ford. Jr.
Administration Mrs. W. Clarke Atwater
Mrs. James MacDonald Asst.
Wardens
Howard Shearer
Asst.
Kurt Sundwall
Public Information
Douglas F. Reilly
Special Assistants
Electrical J. Lee Turner Herbert Lincoln
Legal
Respectfully submitted,
January 20, 1951
W. CLARKE ATWATER, Director.
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PUBLIC WELFARE
Eleven cases received aid under General Relief of which six received temporary aid only. At the close of the year five cases remained active.
Case Load
Norwell cases in Norwell
3 $624.92
Norwell cases in other towns
6 1,272.00
State cases in Norwell
Other towns' cases in Norwell
2 248.25
$2,145.17
Administration and expense
217.52
TOTAL
$2,362.69
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Seventy-four cases received Old Age Assistance during the year. Eleven new cases were added and seven closed, leaving 63 active cases at the close of the year.
Case Load
Norwell cases in Norwell
53 $36,180.78
Norwell cases in other towns
5 622.80
State cases in Norwell
4 3,221.00
Other towns' cases in Norwell
12 4,668.40
Total expenditure for Aid 74 $44,692.98
Administration and Expense $3,432.07
*Federal reimbursement-Aid and Administration $20,807.75
*State receipts
15,479.26
*Receipts from other towns
620.80
*Refund-Estate recovery
820.00
$37,727.81
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AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Five families with a total of eleven children received Aid to Depen- dent Children. Four cases were closed during the year, leaving only one active case as of January 1, 1951.
Total Expenditure for Aid $4,123.72 8.65
Expense
$4,132.37
*Federal reimbursement-Aid and Expense $2,050.87 1,727.40
*State receipts
*In Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children, Federal re- imbursements may be applied to future aid. State and town receipts go into the General Fund of the town.
JAMES A. LIDDELL, Chairman RALPH H. COLEMAN A. LESTER SCOTT Board of Public Welfare.
VETERANS' BENEFITS
Three cases aided. Two cases were closed during the year, leaving only one active case as of January 1, 1951.
Total expenditure for Aid $1,917.17
Expense-Printing 1.12
$1,918.29
A portion of this amount is reimbursed by the State.
A. LESTER SCOTT, Veterans' Agent
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1950
To the Tax Payers of Norwell, ---
It is nearly a year since the elementary grades first occupied the new building and the High School pupils were allowed to spread out into nor- mal working quarters. Just how much this has done for pupils and tea- chers can never be fully realized but this much is known,- under the nearly ideal housing with modern equipment, everyone is happier, work easier to accomplish and of a higher grade.
Our new building is the envy of all school officials who enter it and the joy of all who work in it. We trust the townspeople are properly ap- preciative of the time and effort which went into the planning necessary to carry out the project. We realize how fortunate we were to get the job completed within the $375,000. appropriated, when we learn of six and eight room buildings under construction today for around $600,000.
The School Committee wishes to express its appreciation to those members serving with us on the Building Committee, who labored many nights to incorporate features necessary in our opinion, for a workable unit. The greatest of praise is due J. William Beals Sons, Architects for their splendid design and to the Park Construction Co. who so pains- takingly carried out the construction.
The Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Cub Scouts meet in the new building, using the Cafeteria for activities and the Auditorium for meetings and social gatherings. A request from the Norwell Civilian Defense Unit to establish headquarters on the ground floor was granted by the Committee. A room has been partitioned off one corner of the large storage space for an office, the classrooms are used for instruction for the various depart- ments and the Cafeteria and kitchen are to be used by the Canteen. As the storage room is entirely below the ground, it lends itself admirably for the purpose. While it is the fervent prayer of all that no need may arise for this Unit to house refugees, should that time come, Norwell's facilities will be better than the average small town.
Dr. John D. R. Woodworth, a member of the School Committee passed away suddenly May 5th. at the beginning of his second year on the Board. Having served as School Physician during Dr. Vinal's absence in World War II, he was well acquainted with the many phases of school work, and gave untiringly of his strength and ability to the work. The service he rendered will long be remembered.
Frank Lind, custodian of the High School since its erection, retired in October, much to our regret. His record for long hours and hard work, reflected in the appearance of the building, set a pattern that will be hard to follow. His genial personality and consideration of others endeared him to all who used the building. To the pupils he was affectionately known as "General". We all wish him happiness in his new position.
The High School building has come to the point where there is need for a considerable amount of repairs. Much work has been done on the heating and ventilating system since the first of the year and more needs
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to be done. Perhaps after fourteen years use, this is to be expected but it is none the less disturbing.
A separate article in the warrant requests money to "black top" the terrace back of the High School and the driveways, something which should have been done when the building was built. At present it costs a considerable som each year to fill in the holes and roll the drive, which has to be done all over again the next year. Mud and sand tracked into the building from the terrace, wears the floors, beside making additional work for the custodian.
Our proposed budget for 1951 has necessarily increased over that of 1950. Books, supplies and equipment have fairly jumped in price, the addition of another teacher to the staff and a proposed increase in salaries of our teachers completes the picture. We have an excellent staff, each one of whom has to meet increased costs of everything he buys. Certain of them would not leave us perhaps if salaries were not increased, but many who do not have homes and family ties here, certainly would accept other positions at better pay. It is not good policy to lose our experienced teachers and hire those without experience at a salary of $2100 .- the minimum salary allowed by law.
In spite of these increases, our budget for 1951 calls for an increase of between 7% and 8%, while Hanover is up 12% and Hanson 30%.
We are indeed fortunate to retain the services of Mr. Small, our able Principal, who supervises both buildings with his strong assistant, Mrs. Cole, in the Elementary building.
Your Committee feels well pleased with the condition of the schools and solicit your further interest in them by visits to the classrooms.
Your cooperation will do much to keep your schools on their present high level.
THOMAS S. CANN, Chairman JAMES P. HALL NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Sec-Treas.
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Superintendent of Schools CLIFTON E. BRADLEY
Office, Salmond School, Hanover, Mass., Tel. 172
Residence, Center Street, Center Hanover, Tel. 414
Supervisors
GERTRUDE REYNOLDS, Music MADELEINE GULLIVER, Art RINEHART SYSTEM OF WRITING
School Physician RAYMOND G. VINAL, M. D.
School Nurse
CATHERINE A. ROE
School Dentists
WILLIS B. PARSONS, D. M. D. DONALD W. PARSONS, D. M. D.
Janitors
CHESTER BELL FRANK MAKOWSKI
Elementary School High School
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULATIONS
Children who become five years of age on or before March first may enter school the following September.
No child under seven years of age will be admitted to school for the first time after October first of any year.
A child entering school for the first time is required to present to the teacher a birth certificate and vaccination or exemption from vaccination certificate. Exemption must be renewed every six months.
SIGNALS FOR NO SESSIONS OF SCHOOLS
Signal 7:30 A.M. on the Fire Whistle (one long whistle).
"No School" signals will be broadcast from WBZ between 7:00 and 7:45 A.M., and from WEEI and WBET.
Schools will close in extremely bad weather, but each parent must decide, depending on the conditions of distance, amount of waiting for the bus, protective clothing, etc., whether or not to send children to school in stormy weather when schools are in session.
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WORK CERTIFICATES
Work certificates for those between the ages of 16-21 are issued at the offices of the Superintendent of Schools, the High School and from the homes of the School Committee members and the Superintendent of Schools. When possible the school office should be used. A birth certifi- cate or other legal proof of birth is required to be shown.
Employment certificates of those between 14-16 for employment dur- ing out of school hours are secured at the schools only, or during the sum- mer, from the Superintendent of Schools.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
January 2, 1951
Schools open
February 17 - February 25, 1951
Vacation
April 14 - April 22, 1951
Vacation
May 30, 1951 Memorial Day
June 15, 1951 (approximately)
Elementary School closes
June 22, 1951 (approximately )
High School closes
SUMMER VACATION
September 5, 1951
Schools open
October 12, 1951
Columbus Day
October , 1951 Teachers' Convention
November 12, 1951 Armistice Day Celebration
November 22 and 23, 1951 Thanksgiving Holidays
December 22, 1951 - Jan. 1, 1952
Christmas Holidays
January 2, 1952
Schools open
NORWELL SCHOOL DIRECTORY
School Committee
THOMAS CANN, Chairman
Tel. Rockland 521-R
MRS. NELLIE L. SPARRELL, Secretary
Tel. Rockland 76-W
JAMES P. HALL
Tel. Hanover 136
STOP FOR SCHOOL BUSES!
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the School Committee
Town of Norwell
It is my pleasure as Superintendent of Schools to submit my eighth annual report to the Town of Norwell.
Norwell has successfully passed a milestone in its history this year by having all its pupils housed in two modern school buildings. From the opening of the new elementary school on February 27, the educational year has progressed in a very satisfying manner. We have nothing but praise for the planners of this new building. That it is an outstanding one in the State is attested to by the large numbers who have passed through it before studying their own building needs, Norwell is to be congratulated !
The School Building Committee has about wound up its affairs and is ready to make its claim for State Aid. A recent communication indi- cates that Norwell will receive 492 of its total expenditure, instead of 44%, due to increased enrollment. Since these figures fluctuate with pub- lished valuation and enrollment figures, it is imperative that the Con- mittee move quickly to take advantage of this higher reimbursement fig- ure. The Committee has done an excellent job, and is to be congratulated.
But another problem may be allead. The census of Norwell in 1940 was 1,871. In 1950 it was 2,496. The school enrollment has gone steadily upward from 328 in 1944 to an anticipated 516 in September 1951. The numbers already in our elementary schools, and the pupils who are enter- ing our town because of the continued building of homes must surely por- tend an extremely crowded high school building beginning in about 1953 and continuing from that point onward. If the number of births continue as at present, or increases, and if the general movement out of the cities continues, then certainly we will have to plan an addition to the high school building in two or three years.
Our teachng staff has continued to be stable, with a minimum of change from last year, The high school faculty has been added to in an- ticipation of the increased numbers that will be in that division beginning in September. Increased salaries and the better teaching conditions should continue to attract capable teachers to our town. We are fortunate in the leadership of our principal, Frederick Small, who is giving full supervisory time to both buildings. We will need to add an additional teacher as the present bulge continues. In September the additional room needed will be at the sixth grade level, and will be in the high school building.
Recently a Harvard professor wrote in a national magazine describing a "community" school, in which he surrounds the child with all those things which are needed for his education. He lists the classrooms, gym- nasiums, etc., but dwells on the things which round out and make the whole child, the meeting places for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts; the center where the child may go for recreation and other normal social activities.
Norwell stands high when measured by what it is doing for its youth, particularly in its school centers.
Norwell has added two additional teachers this year, one to take care of an added room, and the other to strengthen our high school. Mr. Kier-
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man has taken over all of the social studies teaching, thus combining work that has been divided among all of the high school faculty since Mr. Ryder left. He is also assisting Mr. Dixon with the athletic program. Miss Standley is the teacher for the new fifth grade room.
Mr. Thomas replaces Mrs. Paradise, who resigned to be at home. Mrs. Ford replaces Mrs. Cobleigh, who is at home; and Miss Lusk replaces Mrs. Brandt who left to teach in Braintree.
Because of the expansion of grades we have geared our adoption of revised texts to the new rooms as they come along. The cost of both text- books and supplies reflect the rising prices.
During the summer the high school offices, west hallway and kitchen areas were painted. This is the first of the major painting to be done to the interior. A program should be set up to systematically go through the building over a period of years, so that there will be no major cost at any one time.
A Special Article has been placed in the Warrant for the hard paving of the drive, and of the rear entrances. This is a much needed project.
Our budget is up this year, but compared to other surrounding towns the percentage of increase is very low. The total is off-set by substantial receipts, noted elsewhere in this report. The percentage return is 33% of the budget.
A new item in the budget is an amount to make it possible to have a dual control car for on the road driving instruction. Cars are supplied by a dealer, with the school paying for an instructor, insurance, gas, oil, etc. Norwell could team up with Hanover in such a program, which is spon- sored by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Frank Lind retired on October 30, because of the age limitation set up in the County Retirement System. Mr. Lind can be proud of his record at the Norwell High School. He always put a lot of himself into the posi- tion. and his building showed it. His resignation was appropriately marked by a testimonial dinner given by the faculty and friends. We wish him happiness in his new venture.
The Superintendent is convinced that good schools and P. T. A.'s go together,- that where parents and teachers meet often, much can be ac-
The buses as presently set up seem to be working efficiently. The bus that carries the Washington Street elementary children is so set up that no child should have to cross the street, the children on one side going on the High Street bus, and the children on the other going on the Grove Street bus. The Superintendent should be notified of any violation of this arrangement, which was set up because of the hazardous conditions on this section of the State road.
The work of the town road crews who keep brush cut back and roads plowed and sanded is an important part of a good bus program and should be encouraged and appreciated.
Mrs. MacDonald is giving a substantial part of her efforts to the direction of the school lunch program. She is assisted by two cooks at the high school, and two cooks and a helper at the elementary school. Un- usually good meals are being served for a small sum. The Federal Lunch complished. The School Department appreciates all that this organization does for the school.
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Program subsidizes the program with both a cash allowance and generous supplies of surplus foods, so that the program continues to be self sup- porting. The cash receipts are now turned over to the Town Treasurer, who pays all bills on the direction of the School Committee. The monies continue on a revolving basis, and will not need a vote of the town for spending. These accounts, and likewise the athletic accounts, which are likewise to be placed in a town revolving fund, are now subject to State Audit under a new bill effecting all schools of the State.
Practical Arts for adults and Vocational Schools for our boys are available to Norwell citizens. The Superintendent particularly wants to emphasize that Civic Education classes are open in Brockton to those people new to our country, and who desire courses previously known as Americanization classes. Approval is on a form signed by the Superin- tendent of Schools.
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