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Eighty-two new house services have been constructed during the year, with a total length of 5,201.10 feet and an average of 63.43 ft.
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Hydrants have been installed and gated at the following new locations :
a. Three in Van Norden Rd.
b. Three in Longwood Rd.
c. Junction School and Dudley Sts.
d. Sanborn St. between Woburn and Haven Sts.
e. Franklin St. near Cortons.
f. Beech St., junction of Lakeview Ave.
The standpipe was cleaned, repaired and painted inside and out. No. 2 Blake pump at the Pumping Station was thoroughly overhauled and put in first class condition.
Recommendations
That a new truck replace the present Water Dept. truck. That additional storage capacity for water be considered.
That a new shop and storage yard be obtained to carry the necessary equipment for construction and maintenance work.
That a six-inch main be laid in Lowell St. from High St. to Bancroft Ave.
That a six-inch main be laid in Weston Rd. between Hanscom and Bancroft Aves.
There will be required for 1928 approximately 100 additional meters for houses now under construction and six new hydrants for replacements.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen :- The following is the yearly report of the Highway Department :
Appropriations and Balances
Voted in March Town Meeting, 1927 :
1. Highway Maintenance and Const. .. $ 55,000.00
2. Development of Storm Water Drain. 15,000.00
3. Removal of Snow and Ice 10,000.00
4. Maintenance of Storm Drains 3,000.00
5. Sidewalk Construction 5,000.00
Total
$ 88,000.00
$6
Unexpended Balances from Previous Appropriations :
6. 1926 Improved Storm Water Drainage $ 812.29
7. Survey and Plans for Special Drainage 1,000.00
8. Establishment of Building Lines . 719.88
Total $ 2,532.17
Total of 1927 Appropriations and Balances .. $ 90,532.17
Note: The unexpended balance of the establishment of building lines ($719.88) was turned back into the treasury by the Board of Public Works.
Expenditures and Balances of the above Appropriations :
1. Appropriation for Maint. and Const. $ 55,000.00
Receipts 0.00
Total
$ 55,000.00
Expended :
Pay Roll
$ 17,366.69
General Repairs 3,699.82
Tools, Misc. Supplies
4,126.07
Road Materials
17,992.62
Sidewalks
860.62
New Equipment
9,633.74
Grand Total
$ 53,679.56
Balance Unexpended
$ 1,320.44
2. Appropriation for Storm Water Drain-
age
$ 15,000.00
Balance of 1926
812.29
$ 15,812.29
Expended :
Pay Roll
$ 81.43
Engr. and Contractor
10,972.29
Pipe and Fittings
2,735.01
Miscellaneous
982.01
Total
$ 14,770.74
Balance Unexpended
$ 1,041.55
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3. Appropriation for Snow and Ice
Transferred
$ 10,000.00 351.68
Total
$ 10,351.68
Expended :
Pay Roll
$
3,667.67
Sidewalk Snow Ploughing 3,035.64
Tools, Supplies, Repairs, etc.
3,648.37
Total
$ 10,351.68
Balance Unexpended
$ 000.00
4. Appropriation for Maintenance of
Storm Drains
$ 3,000.00
Expended :
Pay Roll
$ 1,574.37
Supplies
916.02
Total
$ 2,490.39
Balance Unexpended
$ 509.61
5. Appropriation for Sidewalk Construc- tion $ 5,000.00
Expended :
Pay Roll
$ 945.75
Contractor
2,972.64
Miscellaneous
1,081.61
Total
$ 5,000.00
Balance Unexpended
$ 00.00
7. Balance from Survey and Plans for Special Drainage $ 1,000.00
Expended :
No Expenditures in 1927
$ 00.00
Balance Unexpended
$ 1,000.00
TOTALS
Items
Appropriations Expenditures Balance Balance Fwd.
$ 55,000.00
$ 53,679.56 $ 1,320.44
1 2+6
15,812.29 14,770.74 1,041.55 $ 1,041.55
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3
10,351.68
10,351.68
00.00
4
3,000.00
2,490.39
509.61
5
5,000.00
5,000.00
00.00
7
1,000.00
00.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
8
719.88
00.00 Turned back
Totals
$ 90,532.17
$ 86,292.37
$ 3,519.92
$ 2,041.55
For convenience in commenting on the principal work performed by the Highway Dept., it may be divided into six parts, namely : Snow and Ice, Highway Maintenance, Construction, Drainage, Side- walks and General.
SNOW AND ICE :
In accordance with Chapter 482 of the Acts of 1923, the Town kept the State Highway open from the Stoneham line to the North Reading line. During the snowy months, . every effort was made, with the equipment on hand, to keep the sidewalks and streets open for travel and to prevent the formation of ruts. After each heavy storm, snow was removed from the Square, Haven St., churches and public buildings.
MAINTENANCE :
As soon as the weather permitted, general repairs to the high- ways was started, which during the year consisted of going over 230,792 sq. yds. of surface. To give a better idea of what the above figure represents, the work would extend 16.39 miles on a roadway 24 ft. wide. Not having available sand from our own pit to cover the road dressing, applied, 1350 cu. yds. was bought by the Dept. As a matter of record will state that 79,710 gallons of Tarvia 'B' was used which covered at the rate of 2.895 sq. yds. to a gallon and the average cost of the finished work per sq. yd. was $.059. For the general upkeep in maintenance of our streets, 240.75 tons of patching material have been used in and about town.
CONSTRUCTION :
The following streets have been macadamed during the year : Middlesex Ave., between High and Vine Sts .; Mineral St., between Summer Ave. and Prospect St .; Ellis Ave .; Forest St., between Main and Pearl Sts .; Pearl St., between Forest and Wakefield, and a section of Woburn St., near Temple, was lowered to do away with an excessive and dangerous crown which the street had. The total sq. yds. in this class of work amounted to 8867, which was constructed at an average cost of $.94 per sq. yd.
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DRAINAGE :
Further extensions of our improved drainage system were made on Prescott St., from the concrete culvert to Summer Ave .; Bancroft Ave., from Birch Meadow to Auburn St., and a new concrete culvert was constructed in Woburn St., near the junction of Temple St. The above work was done under contract and in accordance with the improved drainage design.
Other drainage work of minor importance has been carried on to relieve sections where conditions were exceptionally bothersome. The most important of these was the construction of a small drain in Orange and Spring Sts.
SIDEWALKS:
The following sidewalk work has been accomplished during the year :
(a) New sidewalks constructed : 177.37 sq. yds.
(b) Patching where walks have been unavoidably cut dur- ing the process of constructing water and sewer connections : 326.11 sq. yds.
(c) Resurfacing uneven walks: 3672.82 sq. yds.
(d) Stone dust spread on old walks: 1059 tons.
The above work represents 37,688.30 sq. yds. of surface covered and if put in one stretch 5 ft. wide would extend 12.85 miles in length. Sidewalks were also constructed on Lowell St. north side, west of Grove St. and High St., from the junction of Lowell to Vine St. Short stretches were also made on Summer Ave. and Woodbine St. GENERAL :
Seventy-five standard bound stones have been set at important points along the sideline of streets.
Eight sewer man-holes and twelve catch basin frames and covers have been reset to proper grade.
Nine corner curbs and two short pieces of straight curbing have been set.
A number of large stones have been removed from the surface of our highways.
Guard rails over culverts and embankments constructed and re- paired.
Street signs have been erected and repaired, etc.
RECOMMENDATIONS :
That further construction along our Improved Drainage System be extended.
That repairs be made on Mineral St. bridge.
Our present quarters should be enlarged.
The Dept. should have a storage yard, properly fenced, to keep on hand necessary supplies.
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And the present program of work pursued during the past few years be continued.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen :- The following is the yearly report of the Sewer Department :
Construction and Maintenance :
Balance Brought Forward $ 14,608.52
Receipts for 1927 $ 11,470.27
Total
$ 26,078.79
Construction Account :
Expended :
1. Temple St. and Interceptor $ 9,323.97
2. Right of way 46.53
Total $ 9,370.50
Maintenance Account :
1. Metropolitan Charges
Pay Roll
$ 2,221.95
Tools, Supplies and Repairs 1,638.18
Total $ 3,860.13
Maintenance and Construction Pay Roll and
Bills
$ 13,230.63
Balance
$ 12,848.16
House Connection Account :
Balance Brought Forward
$ 969.45
Refund
.73
Cash Receipts to date
2,760.86
Total
$ 3,731.04
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Expended :
1. Pay Roll
$ 813.55
2. Refunds
273.70
3. Pipe, Fittings, etc.
1,078.88
4. Miscellaneous
.24
Total
$ 2,166.37
Balance
$ 1,564.67
SEWER MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
A general inspection at all junction points of the main sewer has been made during the year. Stoppage has occured on Harnden St. and Sanborn St. Wherever it was necessary, a systematic process of cleaning and flushing has been carried out, which had prevented the general accumulation of sewerage disposal from buildings upon Inies where only a few houses were connected.
The main sewer and service connections was extended in Temple St., from Woburn St. to Summer Ave., and also an interceptor from Temple St. to Morgan Court. This work was constructed under con- tract and along the lines as laid out by Mr. F. A. Barbour.
Thirty-four house connections have been constructed during the year by the Sewer Dept. men. The total length of these connections is 1844.30 feet. The number of houses which are now connected with the sewerage system is equivalent to about 52% of the total number of connections available from the present sewers.
The following table will serve to illustrate the progress in growth of our sewer connections.
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Streets
Possible
Connections
Completed
Connections
Connected Per cent
No. Const.
| Started
Conn. to St. Line
Partially In-
stalled to House
Estimated Revenue of Houses Not Connected
Revenue Received 1927
Estimated Revenue 100% Connected
Arlington
11
2
18
6
2
1
$90.00
$22.50
$112.50
Ash
17
7
41
10
117.00
207.00
324.00
Bancroft Ave.
18
3
16
14
1
189.60
31.50
221.10
Berkeley
25
13
52
12
150.30
182.70
333.00
Brook
1
7
70
3
31.80
63.30
95.10
Copeland Ave.
7
7
100
Eaton.
2
1
50
6.00
10.50
Fremont.
4
4
100
63.30
63.30
Fulton.
1
1
100
20.28
20.28
Green
54
33
61
11
5
5
131.40
545.38
676.78
Gould.
3
3
100
75
2
18.60
144.30
162.90
Harnden Haven
41
27
65
7
4
3
108.30
681.90
790.20
High
10
3
30
3
2
2
62.70
88.80
151.50
Hillcrest Rd.
9
7
78
1
1
36.60
112.80
149.40
Howard.
18
15
83
2
1
35.10
223.20
258.30
John.
0
4
44
5
1
53.10
53.10
Kingston
15
9
60
6
53.10
107.40
160.50
Lincoln.
7
4
57
3
81.60
142.20
223.80
Linden.
4
50
3
1
27.30
73.20
100.50
Main.
39
24
61
2
10
3
149.10
1,057.50
1,206.60
Maple
2
1
50
1
26.70
10.80
37.50
Middlesex Ave ..
15
11
73
2
2
53.10
386.70
439.80
Minot
11
6
55
3
2
49.50
61.50
111.00
Mt. Vernon
9
5
55
4
Park Ave.
7
4
57
3
20.40
39.60
60.00
Parker.
7
4
57
3
28.80
47.70
76.50
Perkins Ave.
7
7
100
Pine Ave ..
1
0
1
6.00
135.90
195.60
Pratt.
4
3
75
1
1
11
7
226.50
410.70
637.20
Prospect
15
6
40
8
1
112.50
221.40
333.90
Salem
18
7
38
3
8
137.10
261.00
398.10
Sanborn.
14
7
50
5
2
82.80
306.30
389.10
Scotland Rd.
1
1
100
9
1
150.00
119.10
269.10
Sweetser Ave.
5
1
20
3
1
38.70
25.20
63.90
Temple
32
4
13
22
6
227.10
227.10
Union.
5
1
20
1
3
90.60
7.20
97.80
Village .
21
9
42
11
Warren Ave.
17
12
70
3
2
50.40
122.40
172.80
Washington
27
9
33
13
4
1
153.90
119.40
273.30
Wenda.
2
2
100
Wilson
6
4
66
2
15.90
28.50
44.40
Woburn.
76
34
44
9
29
4
606.00
501.90
1,107.90
Totals.
710
374
53
162
122
52
$3.725.70
$7,440.14
$11,165.84
0
1
14.10
14.10
Center Ave.
10
228.90
228.90
4.50
58.50
58.50
82.20
King.
3
2
66
0
1
1
18.60
18.60
Middle.
2
12
7
58
5
59.70
9.30
34.20
43.50
Prescott
51
32
60
2
ยท 36.30
55.80
92.10
Lowell.
5
3
166.78
166.78
6.00
Pleasant
7.80
7.80
Summer Ave ..
18
8
44
1
138.00
144.00
282,00
54.90
62.10
117.00
8
6
62
31.80
50.40
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PARK DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen :- The following is the yearly report of the Park Department :
General Appropriation Expended :
$
2,600.00
Memorial Park :
Pay Roll, care of Park
$ 897.04
Pay Roll, Supervised Play 675.00
Bills
329.08
Total
$ 1,901.12
Common and Main St. Parks :
Pay Roll, care of Parks
$ 115.47
Bills
57.95
Total
$ 173.42
Leach Park :
Pay Roll
$ 13.76
Bills
0.00
Total
$ 13.76
Summary Expenditures :
Total Pay Rolls
$ 1,701.27
Total Bills
387.03
Total
$ 2,088.30
Balance
$ 511.70
Memorial Park
During the winter months, very little skating was enjoyed on that portion of the Park which is flooded by closing the gate in the dam, due to the amount of snow which fell during the first two months of the year.
Before the season opened for the instruction of supervised play, what minor repairs were necessary were made to the barn building. As much of the entire part of the Park as was possible to burn over
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was done, and a general policing of that section west of the brook was made. Throughout the warm weather, a man was detailed to look after the general appearances, which kept the entrances, paths and lawns in proper shape. The gate in the dam was closed early in the fall to flood again that portion used for skating.
The summer activities again were under the supervision and direction of the Reading Woman's Club, and from all accounts the season was very successful.
The Common and Main St. Parks were kept constantly mown and picked up during the year and the general care of the trees was taken care of by Mr. Donegan.
The same attention was given to Leach Park as it had had during the past few years.
Recommendations
In the course of a very few years, Reading is going to grow rapidly, and as real estate is developed, Parks and Playgrounds will be hard to obtain. I therefore suggest that the town obtain now, tracts of land for future Playgrounds and Parks.
A complete plan, showing the ultimate development of Memorial Park should also be made.
The following is a report of the Reading Woman's Club of Playground activities at Memorial Park :
Report of the Reading Playground Committee
The ninth season of the Reading Playground opened on June 29, 1927, with informal exercises. The committee chairman presided. Mrs. Richard Cobb, vice president of the Reading Woman's Club brought greetings. Mrs. Ann Alfreda Mellish, Editor of the Boston Teachers' News Letter, was the speaker of the afternoon. Her theme, "Playgrounds and Supervised Play," was listened to by some 350 children and adults.
Mrs. Margaret Tyacke was reappointed Supervisor. She pre- sented her program for the season's work. She urged the children to visit the Park daily instead of playing in the streets.
Mrs. Lulu Johnson, instructor in painting, paper-work, and embroidery, displayed specimens of the work that she hoped to ac- complish. Games and free ice cream concluded the program of the day.
The Playground committee after careful consideration, made a few changes in the management of the Playground.
1. We appointed as assistants only those who were qualified and lived in the town.
2. A sewing class for children (7-12) years, was instituted under the direction of the Ladies of the Reading Grange.
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3. Two classes in Coping-saw (Jig-saw), work were formed and proved very popular. Parents were requested to sign accident re- leases before any child could enroll.
4. Lessons in "safety" were taught through song and slogan.
5. All equipment is now stored in the Town Building.
During the year the Playground has received three gifts from Mrs. John V. Young : a magic lantern, a printing press and a power coping-saw. These gifts were accepted and are much appreciated.
The committee wishes to thank the Board of Public Works for its advice and assistance, the Poice Department for its kindly co- operation and the Grange for its helpfulness. To you who have in any way helped us in our work, we are deeply grateful for a most successful year.
MABEL L. SPRINGFORD ESTELLA KINSLEY ELLEN RICHARDS CHRISTINE M. COX GRACE L. TWOMBLY LAURA S. GORDON, Chairman.
To the Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen :- The Playground Committee would recommend that the sum of one thousand ($1,000.00) be appropriated by the Town of Reading for the work assigned to it.
It would suggest that the sum be not definitely divided for salaries and expenses.
It would recommend the construction of a short race track (50 yards).
LAURA S. GORDON, Chairman.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
To the Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen :- The following is the yearly report of the executive office :
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Appropriation
$ 5,200.00 Expended :
Salaries and Misc. Supplies
$ 5,199.73
Total
$ 5,199.73
Balance
$
.27
The following table shows the expenditures made this past year in all Departments, the pay roll of each, and the entire expenditures of the Board of Public Works.
Bd. Public
Water
Highway
Sewer
Park
Works
Dept.
Dept.
Dept.
Dept.
Totals
Pay
Roll $
4,600.00 $ 18,507.95 $ 23,635.91 $
3,052.74 $
1,701.27 $ 51,497.87
Bills
599.73
40,089.06
62,656.46
12,344.26
787.03
116,076.54
Totals $ 5,199.73 $ 58,597.01 $ 86,292.37 $ 15,397.00 $ 2,088.30 $167,574.41
In closing this report, the Superintendent wishes to express his appreciation of the co-operation and interest of all those in any way associated with him in carrying on the work of the Dept., and to acknowledge the helpful suggestions and assistance which he has received from other department heads in the Town.
H. B. COLLINS, Superintendent.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
For the Year Ended December 31
1927
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Carl M. Spencer, Ch., 25 Pratt St. Term Expires 1930
Mrs. Marion B. Temple, 50 Hillcrest Rd.
Term Expires 1930
Dr. Harold A. Carnes, 39 Grand St. Term Expires 1929
Malcolm C. Davis, 12 Federal St. Term Expires 1929
Mrs. Josephine L. Fowler, 65 Temple St. Term Expires 1928
Arthur W. Coolidge, 45 Middlesex Ave.
Term Expires 1928
School Committee Office, High School
Clerk, Margaret Hunt Residence-30 Hillcrest Rd. Office Hours, 8.30 a. m. to 4 p. m., except on Saturdays, 9 to 12 a. m.
Superintendent of Schools
Adelbert L. Safford, Office-High School, Residence- 26 Middlesex Ave. Office Hours, 9 to 9.30 a. m. on school days
Supervisor of Standards and Guidance and Attendance Officer Ida C. Lucas, 435 Franklin St. Office-High School
School Physician
Charles R. Henderson, M. D. 126 Woburn St.
School Nurse
Mabel M. Brown, R. N. Office-High School
Residence-84 Fellsway East, Malden
Janitors
Salaries
High School: Leonard Clarkson, 38 Ash St.
$1,560.00
Matron, Mrs. Ara Pratt, 29 Orange St. 1,040.00
Matron, Miss Edith P. Gleason, 5 Salem St.
780.00
Junior High School, Henry W. Bryden, 14 Village St. 1,820.00 Walter Smith, 30 Temple St. 1,560.00
Fred L. Reissle, 12 Minot St. 1,560.00
Matron, Mrs. Agnes Hurley, 109 Haven St.
1,040.00
Highland School, James L. Healey, 65 Woburn St.
1,560.00
Matron, Mrs. Emma Tibbetts, 13 School St.
780.00
Center School, Edward W. McBrien, 18 Salem St.
1.560.00
Union St. School, Edward W. McBrien
Lowell St. School, Sylvanus L . Thompson, 8 Intervale Ter. 1,040.00
Prospect St. School, J. Fred Richardson, 17 Prospect St. 1,040.00
Chestnut Hill School, Herbert F. Damon, Stoneham, Mass. 520.00
Night Engineer, Central Dist., Fred W. Strahorn, 12 Dudley St. 500.00
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 1927
-
To the Citizens of Reading: '
The School Committee submits its report for the year 1927. Accompanying it are reports of the various departments of school activity to which your attention is particularly directed.
Most important in the progress of Reading Schools during the year has been the completion and opening of the Walter S. Parker Junior High School. This is the most substantial addition to the capacity of our schools since the erection of the High School twenty years ago. From its opening, this fine new building, completed on time, has demonstrated that those who had a share in its design and equip- ment were highly successful in meeting the exacting requirements of a modern Junior High School program.
The school expenses for 1927 included only four months of the operation of the new school. It is natural, therefore, that the school budget for 1928 should be materially higher than the last one. While much of the increase in the estimated requirements is on this account, some items are larger for special reasons. Our bills for electric light and power, formerly rendered at approximate cost, must hereafter be figured at an increase in rate of about 50%. This is because of a new law requiring that electricity furnished municipal departments shall be billed at the same rate as to private consumers. In the cost of transportation there has now been included the expense of carrying certain pupils to and from their homes at noon thus con- tinuing the arrangement voted by the town last spring when a special appropriation for this purpose was granted to cover the balance of the year 1927.
In preparation of the 1928 budget, with few exceptions, the Committee has adhered in the matter of expense to the present program of curriculum and administration and has provided for only such increase in the teaching force and other educational facilities as may be made necessary by an increase in the number of pupils attending school next September.
The exceptions referred to consist of minor salary adjustments, night janitor service for care of fires during the four winter months at an expense of $500, and provision for tables and seats in the High School lunch room, the present facilities of which would be considered inferior for an outdoor picnic ground.
Tuition collected from out-of-town pupils grows larger each year. In 1928 there will be an increase in rate for those attending the Junior High School commensurate with the increased cost of instruc- tion. This item of tuition received does not appear as a credit in the
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budget of the school department, but, as usual, will be figured as an item of general revenue in determining the tax levy.
With deep sorrow we record the death on August 21, 1927, of Mr. Albert R. Shepardson, Chairman of the Committee. Mr. Shepardson had previously served the town faithfully and well in many fields of endeavor, but his contributions to the welfare of the schools and to the planning and building of the Junior High School were particularly noteworthy. He gave of himself unsparingly to this important task and it is fitting that the auditorium of the new building is to be known as Shepardson Hall in his memory.
The vacancy was filled by the election of Mr. Arthur W. Coolidge at a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and School Committee, as provided by law.
The terms of Mrs. Josephine L. Fowler and Mr. Coolidge expire and these positions are to be filled at the annual election.
CARL M. SPENCER, Chairman HAROLD A. CARNES
ARTHUR W. COOLIDGE MALCOLM C. DAVIS JOSEPHINE L. FOWLER
MARION B. TEMPLE
WHEREAS our esteemed associate and chairman of the School Committee, Mr. Albert R. Shepardson, has completed his earthly activi- ties and passed from among us; and
WHEREAS, although Mr. Shepardson was not permitted to complete his work as he had laid it out for himself, he nevertheless made a distinct and important permanent contribution to the Reading public school system and has left to us the privilege of carrying on to a complete realization the improvements that he had contemplated ;
BE IT RESOLVED that we hereby record a deep appreciation of our agreeable official and personal relations with him, our high regard for his leadership in efficient business administration of the schools, for his clear ideals of the main objectives of education, and for his willingness to devote himself unsparingly to promote their attainment ; and
BE IT RESOLVED that as a permanent memorial of Mr. Shepardson's services in connection with the erection of the Walter S. Parker Junior High School, the assembly hall of the school shall be named "Shepardson Hall;" and
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BE IT RESOLVED that these resolutions shall be spread on the records of the School Committee and a copy sent to his bereaved family.
HAROLD A. CARNES ARTHUR W. COOLIDGE MALCOLM C. DAVIS JOSEPHINE L. FOWLER CARL M. SPENCER MARION B. TEMPLE
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, 1927
To the Honorable, the School Committee
of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts.
For your information and consideration, I respectfully submit herewith the thirty-fifth annual report of the Superintendent of Reading Public Schools. It is the fifteenth annual report that it has been my privilege to contribute to this series.
Reorganization the Outstanding Development of 1927
This year has brought forth important developments in reorgani- zation affecting in some degree every school in the town. Under the new arrangement only the first four grades remain in the five Elementary or Primary School districts; the fifth and sixth grades are consolidated into one central building forming the Intermediate School between the Primary School and the Junior High School; the course in the Junior High School is extended to three years, thus including the class that previously constituted the first year of the Senior High School and covering the seventh, eighth, and ninth years in the school course; the Senior High School was reduced to three classes representing the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth years of the curriculum.
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