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13,025.86
Assessors - Operating
2,100.00
2,072.86
27.14
Assessors - Valuation Books
2,000.00
1,810.00
190.00
Town Clerk - Salaries
6,870.38
6,827.53
42.85
Town Clerk - Operating
1,725.55
1,724.14
1.41
Elections Officers
3,800.00
3,669.97
130.03
Moderator
100.00
100.00
Registrars - Salaries
4,488.72
4,446.24
42.48
Registrars - Operating
175.00
157.92
17.08
Planning Board - Salaries
800.00
798.92
1.08
Planning Board - Operating
3,140.00
2,297.67
842.33
Planning Board - Deposits
4,950.00
1,200.00
3,750.00
Planning Board - Travel
100.00
100.00
Appeals Board - Salaries
600.00
578.08
21.92
Appeals Board - Operating
650.00
650.00
Personnel Board - Salaries
550.00
406.08
143.92
Personnel Board - Operating
410.00
367.38
42.62
Personnel Board - Outlay
45.00
45.00
Finance Committee - Salaries.
250.00
226.54
23.46
Finance Committee - Operating
500.00
369.75
130.25
Town Hall - Salaries
5,329.36
5,284.36
45.00
Town Hall - Operating
5,835.00
5,832.49
2.51
Town Hall - Outlay
150.00
147.95
2.05
Police - Salaries
172,860.66
163,636.83
9,223.83
Police - Operating
13,000.00
12,996.27
3.73
Police - Outlay
5,450.00
5,447.62
2.38
Police - Travel
100.00
100.00
Auxiliary Police Uniforms
300.00
279.65
20.35
Fire - Salaries
161,245.35
163,880.70
-2,635.35*
Fire - Operating
10,350.00
10,205.73
144.27
Fire - Outlay
2,150.00
1,815.04
334.96
*Deficit
153
Auditor's Report . .. continued
Appropriation
Available
Expended
Balance
Fire Station Construction
230,000.00
166,221.74
63,778.26
Tree - Salaries
18,387.48
18,185.45
202.03
Tree - Operating
3,550.00
3,543.75
6.25
Tree - Outlay
875.00
851.75
23.25
Sealer of Weights - Salaries
500.00
500.00
Sealer of Weights - Operating
150.00
149.20
.80
Civil Defense - Salaries
$
350.00
$
350.00
$
Civil Defense - Operating
438.00
438.00
Civil Defense - Outlay
978.40
100.00
878.40
Dog Officer - Salaries
800.00
800.00
Wire Inspector - Salaries
2,185.00
1,983.25
201.75
Wire Inspector - Operating
900.53
900.10
.43
Building Inspector - Salaries
6,823.44
6,823.44
Building Inspector - Operating
1,450.00
1,387.38
62.62
Building Demolition
1,650.00
45.00
1,605.00
Health - Salaries
12,355.00
11,417.46
937.54
Health - Operating
114,259.88
85,946.76
28,313.12
Health - Outlay
375.00
375.00
Highway - Salaries
73,065.00
73,060.39
4.61
Highway - Operating
13,857.38
13,855.72
1.66
Snow and Ice Control
35,000.00
33,876.60
1,123.40
Chapter 81
38,725.00
38,723.36
1.64
Chapter 90 Construction - 1963
21,519.73
18,975.30
2,544.43
Chapter 90 Construction
1964
42,400.00
42,400.00
Chapter 90 Construction - 1965
42,400.00
42,400.00
Chapter 90 Construction - 1966
42,400.00
42,400.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
4,500.00
4,500.00
Machinery - Operating
15,000.00
14,986.12
13.88
Machinery - Outlay
24,165.00
24,165.00
Machinery Funds
21,322.00
15,000.00
6,322.00
Benson Road Drain
1,612.00
1,612.00
Foster Road Drain
5,571.00
5,131.64
439.36
Chandler Street Widening
9,425.00
9,425.00
Lakeview Avenue Drain
168.18
168.18
Marie Street Drain
2,106.66
2,106.66
North Street Drain
1,699.31
1,699.31
Old Age Housing Sidewalk
2,005.37
2,005.37
Main Street Sidewalk
1,000.00
1,000.00
Main Street Sidewalk Paving
20,000.00
20,000.00
School Street Drain
782.19
782.19
Summer Street Drain
1,475.00
1,475.00
Patriot Road Drain
1,725.00
1,725.00
Darlene Circle Drain
1,000.00
656.34
343.66
Tanglewood Avenue Drain
3,035.00
1,150.94
1,884.06
Street Lighting
19,000.00
18,425.27
574.73
154
Auditor's Report . . . continued
Appropriation
Available
Balance
Charities - Salaries
10,626.00
Expended 10,606.99
19.01
Charities - Administration
2,440.00
2,426.99
13.71
Charities - Aid
151,555.63
159,721.17
-8,165.54*
D. A. - U. S. - Aid
18,566.72
18,452.41
114.31
D. A. - U. S. - Administration
2,026.40
1,396.89
629.51
O. A. A. - U. S. - Aid
50,481.00
50,049.19
431.81
O. A. A. - U. S. - Administration
8,670.07
7,672.03
998.04
A. D. C. - U. S. - Aid
47,590.04
47,460.24
129.80
A. D. C. - U. S. - Administration
10,928.03
10,142.66
785.37
M. A. A. - U. S. - Aid
37,244.32
37,244.32
M. A. A. - U. S. - Administration
3,241.15
3,241.15
M. A. - U. S. - Aid
23,311.49
22,117.50
1,193.99
Veterans' Service - Salaries
5,300.00
5,300.00
Veterans' Service - Aid
54,636.04
53,731.61
904.43
Veterans' Service - Administration
1,115.00
1,110.48
4.52
Schools - Salaries
1,688,894.05
1,688,894.05
Schools - Operating
451,523.78
445,261.89
6,261.89
Schools - Operating - Special
35,568.18
32,068.18
3,500.00
Schools - Operating - 1966
288.25
288.25
Schools - O/S Travel
1,238.00
750.00
488.00
Schools - Outlay
18,400.00
18,248.49
151.51
Center School Sewer Project
1,355.00
1,355.00
School Lunch
257,841.59
211,569.09
46,272.30
Barden Fund
2,469.00
1,626.00
843.00
Vocational School
17,200.00
12,080.54
5,119.46
Regional Vocational/Tech. School
8,742.52
8,742.52
Public Law 874
132,655.29
92,295.61
40,359.68
Long Range Sch. Planning Comm.
18,613.64
5,644.19
12,969.45
Public Law 88-210
1,785.00
1,785.00
Public Law 89-10
47,112.25
27,620.21
19,492.04
Vocational Planning Committee
749.07
749.07
National Defense Education-
Public Law 864
1,528.45
1,528.45
Adult Education - Salaries
5,773.00
5,760.75
12.25
Adult Education - Operating
600.00
518.64
81.36
Stadium - Salaries
1,200.00
954.00
246.00
Stadium - Operating
1,300.00
1,229.48
70.52
Athletics and Band
13,676.53
5,176.16
8,500.37
Junior High Constr. Loan
464.91
236.60
228.31
Shawsheen School Repairs
837.00
837.00
Land Takings
47,250.00
44,850.00
2,400.00
North Elem. School Construction
70,000.00
212.00
69,788.00
Library - Salaries
9,037.00
7,785.43
1,251.57
Library Equipment Fund
11,326.50
1,200.00
10,126.50
Library Operating
4,205.00
4,195.17
9.83
Library Construction Loan
110,800.00
80,769.83
30,030.17
*Deficit
155
Auditor's Report . . continued
Appropriation
Available
Expended
Balance
Park - Salaries
350.00
350.00
Park - Operating
575.00
503.87
71.13
Recreation - Salaries
8,240.00
8,240.00
Recreation - Operating
4,450.00
4,389.73
60.27
Youth Baseball
5,542.95
4,837.26
705.69
Recoveries - D. A.
1,358.10
1,061.30
296.80
Recoveries - O. A. A.
17,908.68
17,908.68
Recoveries - A. D. C.
751.60
751.60
Council For Aging
1,545.00
1,545.00
Conservation Commission
250.00
234.12
15.88
Land Damage Claim
2,325.00
1,325.00
1,000.00
Sewerage Land Appraisal
500.00
500.00
Reserve Fund
20,000.00
20,000.00
Premiums on Loans
741.20
1,650.00
-908.80*
Stationery and Printing
6,500.00
6,414.20
85.80
Insurance Premiums
13,566.00
13,487.06
78.94
Memorial Day
800.00
763.26
36.74
D.A.V. Quarters Rental
600.00
600.00
V.F.W. Quarters Rental
744.00
744.00
Industrial Commission
1,786.20
649.44
1,136.76
Industrial Commission - Travel
367.60
367.60
Safety Signs and Markers
3,157.66
3,157.66
Town Boundaries
600.00
600.00
County Aid to Agriculture
500.00
500.00
Previous Unpaid Bills
1,222.77
1,222.77
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund
25.00
25.00
Municipal Building Committee
1,000.00
482.60
517.40
Area Planning Committee
2,375.00
2,375.00
Tax Title Foreclosures
10,377.30
8,912.10
1,465.20
Tax Anticipation Loan
1,110,000.00
1,100,000.00
Land Takings Unpaid Taxes - (Tax Title Land)
5,100.00
4,982.00
118.00
Relocation of Veterans' Memorial
500.00
500.00
Sign By-Law Committee
300.00
300.00
Land Taking
1.00
1.00
Tailings
623.50
623.50
250th Anniversary Fund
200.00
200.00
Cemeteries
1,000.00
1,000.00
Water - Salaries
40,253.32
40,252.47
.85
Water - Operating
35,160.00
35,140.47
19.53
Water - Outlay
200.00
200.00
Water - Travel
100.00
100.00
Water - Installation
150,000.00
149,998.85
1.15
Water - Guarantee Deposits
177,175.72
168,824.84
8,350.88
*Deficit
156
Auditor's Report . .. continued
Appropriation
Available
Expended
Balance
Water Well - 1962
5,063.03
1,494.83
3,568.20
Water Engineering Services
3,598.15
1,246.30
2,351.85
Water Well - 1965
61,680.22
34,732.58
26,947.64
Poplar Road Well Appraisals
4,300.00
1,000.00
3,300.00
Astle Street Land Taking
3,000.00
3,000.00
Mohawk Drive Main
3,782.50
3,355.56
426.94
Sunnyslope Avenue Main
169.73
169.73
Pine Street Main
3,750.00
3,750.00
Brookfield Road Main
750.00
491.91
258.09
Hillside Road Main
956.25
431.04
525.21
Maturing Debt
315,000.00
315,000.00
Interest - Bonds
112,475.50
112,475.50
Interest - Temporary Loans
21,562.50
20,946.22
616.28
TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS
Cash and Securities in Custody of Town Treas.
..
$
28,486.38
Foster School Fund
$ 2,362.02
Pierce Essay Fund
215.58
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund
2,753.81
250th Anniversary Fund
1,378.17
Stabilization Fund
21,776.80
$ 28,486.38
DEBT ACCOUNTS
Net Funded or Fixed Debt
$ 4,118,150.00
Fire Station Loan - 1966
$ 140,000.00
Library Loan - 1966
63,150.00
Water Construction Loan - 1951
875,000.00
Water Well Loan - 1956
25,000.00
Water Well Loan - 1962
92,000.00
Water Well Loan - 1966
140,000.00
School Construction Loan - 1951
203,000.00
School Construction Loan - 1956
300,000.00
School Construction Loan - 1958
840,000.00
School Construction Loan - 1962
1,440,000.00
$ 4,118,150.00
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Auditor's Report . . . continued
DEBT OUTSTANDING DECEMBER 31, 1966
General Debt Inside the Debt Limit $ 546,150.00
General Debt Outside the Debt Limit
3,572,000.00
$ 4,118,150.00
DETAIL OF DEBT OUTSIDE THE DEBT LIMIT
School Project - Chap. 645, Acts of 1948
$ 2,440,000.00
Water Project - Chap. 61, Acts of 1951
585,000.00
Water Project - Gen. Laws, Ter. Ed., Chap. 44
547,000.00
$ 3,572,000.00
STATEMENT OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1966
STATEMENT OF INTEREST DECEMBER 31, 1966
1967
$ 343,150.00
1967
$ 118,972.10
1968
$
340,000.00
1968
$ 108,836.50
1969
$
340,000.00
1969
$ 98,839.50
1970
$
339,000.00
1970
$ 88,842.50
1971
$
339,000.00
1971
$
78,867.50
1972
$
293,000.00
1972
$
68,975.00
1973
$
283,000.00
1973
$
60,045.00
1974
$
280,000.00
1974
$
51,600.00
1975
$
273,000.00
1975
$
43,230.00
1976
$
273,000.00
1976
$
35,110.00
1977
$
233,000.00
1977
$
27,410.00
1978
$
228,000.00
1978
$
20,645.00
1979
$ 158,000.00
1979
$
13,955.00
1980
$
158,000.00
1980
$
9,365.00
1981
$ 148,000.00
1981
$
4,775.00
1982
$ 90,000.00
1982
$ 1,350.00
$ 4,118,150.00
$ 830,818.10
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BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1966
REVENUE
LIABILITIES AND RESERVES
CASH:
General
$ 601,892.49
Petty Advance:
Collector $ 75.00
Welfare 50.00
Clerk 25.00
TAX TITLE REDEMPTION DEPOSITS
254.51
DOG LICENSES - CLERK 37.00
PLANNING BOARD DEPOSITS
3,750.00
159
Taxes:
Levy of 1956:
Personal
$ 3.70
1957
$ 109.25
1958
52.25
Levy of 1957:
Poll
2.00
Personal
18.25
Real
89.00
1962
715.67
$ 109.25
1964
3,519.37
1966
11,049.98
Levy of 1958:
Personal
36.50
Real
15.75
EMPLOYES INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS .. $
7,331.41
BOND DEDUCTIONS
400.25
EXCESS on SALE of LOW VALUE LAND ..
4,281.78
$ 150.00
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
OVERLAY RESERVED FOR ABATEMENTS:
1960
58.80
1961
446.14
$ 15,951.46
$ 52.25
160
Levy of 1959:
Poll
8.00
Personal
35.60
Real
26.70
$ 70.30
Levy of 1960:
Poll
10.00
Personal
29.05
Real
20.75
$ 59.80
Levy of 1961:
Poll
30.00
Personal
110.00
Real
306.14
$ 446.14
Levy of 1962:
Poll
34.00
Personal
110.40
Real
571.27
$ 715.67
Levy of 1963:
Poll
96.00
Personal 507.60
Real
739.80
OVERLAY SURPLUS 13,992.85
REVENUE RESERVED UNTIL COLLECTED:
Motor Vehicle Excise .$ 71,611.01
Departmental 16,820.88
Water 55,927.70
Tax Title and Possessions 56,373.78
Highways 139,722.00
$
340,455.37
RESERVED FOR PETTY CASH 150.00
EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY 286,110.03
UNEXPENDED BALANCES CARRIED FOWARD:
Fire Station Constr. $ 63,778.26
Civil Defense - Outlay 878.40
Building Demolition 1,605.00
Chap. 90 Const. - 1963 2,544.43
Chap. 90 Const. - 1964 42,400.00
Chap. 90 Const. - 1965
42,400.00
$ 1,343.40
Levy of 1964:
Chap. 90 Const. - 1966 42,400.00
Highway Machinery Fund 6,322.00
Foster Rd. Drain 439.36
Chandler St. Widening 9,425.00
Main St. Sidewalk
1,000.00
Personal
1,990.40
Real
18,318.18
$ 20,308.58
Levy of 1966:
Personal
3,179.09
School - Oper. - 1966
288.25
School Lunch
46,272.30
Barden Fund
843.00
Public Law 874
40,359.68
Long Range School
Planning Comm. 12,969.45
Public Law 89-10 Title 1 .. 19,492.04
1955
4.14
1957
84.22
1958
169.30
1959
239.49
1960
1,167.89
Library Equip. Fund
10,126.50
1961
824.75
Library Const. 30,030.17
D. A. Recoveries 296.80
Industrial Comm. - Oper. ..
1,136.76
1964
2,136.39
1965
6,356.61
1966
57,726.76
Municipal Bldg. Comm.
517.40
Tax Title Foreclosures
1,465.20
$ 71,611.01
161
$ 140,031.22
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE:
1953
$ 6.93
Nat'l Defense Education
1,528.45
Athletics and Band
8,500.37
No. Elem. School Const.
69,788.00
1962
1,610.33
1963
1,284.20
Industrial Comm. - Travel 367.60
Real
1,262.26
$ 3,519.37
Levy of 1965:
Sidewalk Paving 20,000.00
Darlene Circle Drain 343.66
Tanglewood Ave. Drain
1,884.06
Special Schools - Oper.
3,500.00
Real
110,223.67
$113,402.76
Personal 2,257.11
TAX TITLE POSSESSIONS:
Titles
$ 48,154.77
Possessions
8,219.01
$ 56,373.78
DEPARTMENTAL:
O.A.A. - Cities & Towns .... $ 195.02
Veterans Benefits - State .. 16,587.86
Vets. Ben. - Cities & Towns 38.00
$ 16,820.88
HIGHWAYS:
162
County
39,650.00
$139,722.00
Hillside Rd. Main 525.21
WATER:
Liens:
1963
$ 13.23
1964
51.00
1965
466.00
1966
3,209.27
Miscellaneous
6,646.47
Rates
45,541.73
Land Takings - Unpaid Taxes 118.00
Relocation of Vet's Mem. .. 500.00 Sign By-Law Comm. 300.00
Tailings 623.50
Water Guar. Deposits 8,350.88
Water Eng. Services 2,351,85
Water Well - 1962 1,428.00
Water Well - 1965 26,947.64
Poplar Rd. Well Appraisals
3,300.00
State
$100,072.00
Pine St. Main 3,750.00
Brookfield Rd. Main 258.09
$ 531,355.31
$ 55,927.70
UNDERESTIMATES:
FEDERAL GRANTS:
Disability Assistance:
Aid
$
114.31
Adminstration 629.51
Old Age Assistance:
Aid
431.81
Administration 998.04
Aid to Dependent Children:
Revenue - 1966 90,233.51
Aid
129.80
Administration 785.37
Medical Assistance:
Aid
1,193.99
$ 125,823.72
4,282.83 $
$ 1,208,352.80
$ 1,208,352.80
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS J. BERUBE Town Auditor
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Fire - Salaries 2,635.35
Charities - Aid 8,165.54
Premiums on Loans
908.80
Overlay -
1959
$
106.80
Overlay -
1963
32.40
Overlay -
1965
1,632.00
County Tax -
1966
13,365.94
County Retirement
6,823.58
State Parks - 1966 1,919.80
MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE William S. Abbott, Chairman
The Municipal Building Committee operates under the authority granted and duties outlined in Article 19 of the 1964 Town Meeting. The committee consists of the following members appointed by the Board of Selectmen with the indicated terms of office.
William S. Abbott, Chairman 3 years
James DeFelice, Secretary 1 year
William A. Chandler 2 years
William Bullen
2 years
William Noftle 1 year
Construction of the new fire station and library were both approximately 75 percent completed at December 31, 1966. Contracts were awarded to Fletcher Construction Company, Inc. of Salem and Connor Construction Company of Burlington for approximately $132,000 and $185,000 for the library and fire station respectively. The committee wishes to extend their appreciation to Anthony V. Fletcher and Eugene Connor for their coopera- tion in the coordination of the two projects.
Application for Federal Library Construction Grant was awarded to Tewksbury in the amount of $36,850 which represents 25 percent of the original estimated cost. Primarily due to the extended period of approxi- mately a year and a half for the negotiation of the grant, the general contract for the library exceeded the estimated cost, and the committee is now asking for additional funds to complete the project. The total cost to the town will still be less than the original amount appropriated since the Federal Grant will be greater than the additional costs of construction.
At the request of the water commissioners, the committee has studied the proposed addition to the water department garage. Changes in location and design were recommended which will result in an estimated doubling of size of the new garage over past proposals for the same cost. In the unani- mous opinion of the Municipal Building Committee, the water department garage facilities should be increased to meet the demands of the expanded water system.
The committee initiated a study of the request of the Selectmen for the re-allocation of space in and feasibility of renovation of the town hall. This project commenced late in 1966 with the committee requesting information from each town department utilizing space in the town hall as to their future needs. Upon the completion of the assessment of the returns of this information, the committee will submit its recommendations to the Selectmen.
The committee will be glad to study the proposals of any town depart- ment or individual citizen in connection with the design, construction or renovation of municipal buildings or related subjects.
The committee wishes to express its appreciation of Arthur Currier's services as chairman from its inception until October, 1966.
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REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL Warren W. Allgrove
The land damage cases at the North Street well field have been com- pleted with the settlement of the Sullivan-Hodge claims prior to trial in the Superior Court. It is expected that payment of the execution in this matter will be made shortly and a Quitclaim Deed executed to the Town to complete the title at the North Street well field.
There are still many land damage cases pending as a result of the Chapter 90 work on South Street, although the County has been settling some of these claims.
Since my last report the Supreme Judicial Court decided the Town Dump case adverse to the Town on a procedural situation. The result of this decision is that the Town must now bear the expense of a land fill operation.
Two cases involving the operation of motor vehicles by town employees are in the process of being settled, and should be completed shortly. When completed they will be subject matter of a future report.
At the present time all cases pending at the South Street well field are awaiting the reports of Frederick Achin, Esq. the Town Appraiser. This in all probability will be the subject matter of litigation in 1967 and 1968. One land damage case seems probable from the takings for the new school adjacent to the Ella Fleming School in North Tewksbury. The balance of the takings at this location are in the process of settlement. The takings and a protanto payment have been made on the Thullier property on Astle Street and in all probability this will be the subject matter of a trial for the assessment of damages.
It has been called to my attention that the Planning Board has been faced with several petitions for re-zoning. I have recently advised the Board that under Stction 6 of Chapter 40A the Board in the first instance must determine by majority vote whether to hold public hearings to deter- mine the advisability of any proposed amendment to the zoning by-law. If the Board determines not to hold any public hearings on such petitions then ultimately the only recourse by such petitioners may be legal action. Thus it is that even an Article in the Warrant may not have any validity if the Planning Board refuses to act.
I have attempted to be available for conferences with your Board and the several Town Boards and Committees upon request. The total amount paid to your Town Counsel for court appearances, opinions and conferences during 1966 amounted to $4,853.60.
This does not include court fees, sheriff's fees or constable fees and fees paid for certified copies of public records or for the summonsing of witnesses.
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In Memoriam
CHARLES A. DOUCETTE Born in 1889
Died in Tewksbury April, 1966
Mr. Doucette, a long time resident of the Community, was a member of the Finance Committee from 1948 to 1951 and more recently served as Slaughter Inspector for the Town. A man deeply interested in the welfare of Tewksbury, he took an active part in all endeavors beneficial to our Town.
ASHAEL JEWELL
Born in Ashland, New Hampshire on December 3, 1886 Died in Tewksbury December 20, 1966
For over 40 years, he served the community as Police Officer, Constable, Inspector of Animals, Inspector of Meats and Provisions, Slaughter Inspector, and a Highway Com- missioner. His valued services in these various positions contributed much to the well being of our community over a long period of years and the Town pays tribute to his memory.
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Annual Report
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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TOWN OF TEWKSBURY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1966
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Open January 3, 1967
Close February 20, 1967
Vacation One Week
1
Open February 27, 1967
Close April 17, 1967
Vacation One Week
Open April 24, 1967
All Schools Close June 23, 1967
Summer Vacation
Open September 6, 1967
Close December 22, 1967
Reopen January 2, 1968
School Holidays
Good Friday October 12
May 30
November 23 and 24
(and such other days as the School Committee may designate)
The School Calendar may be subject to change.
No School Signals
When school is called off because of severe weather conditions, the following systems will be used: Coded 2-2-2 on the Fire Department and State Hospital whistles.
6:40 A. M .- No School All Schools, All Grades
7:40 A. M .- No School Grades 1-6 (elementary schools only). Does not affect Grade 6 students housed in the Junior High School.
Radio Stations WLLH and WCAP, Lowell, WNAC, Boston and Law- rence and WCCM, Lawrence, will carry announcements on their regular no school broadcasts.
The practice is to close schools only in case of extreme weather con- ditions, otherwise to hold regular sessions. It should be noted in the schedule above that sessions may be cancelled for any one or more of the groups. Therefore, when school is in session on stormy days, parents are urged to exercise their personal judgment as to the wisdom of sending their children to school.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Term Expires
Leo D. Chibas, Dewey Street
1967
Mrs. Loella F. Dewing, James Street 1967
Mrs. Ruth Anderson, Whipple Road 1968
James J. Gaffney, Jr., East Street 1968
Thoms L. Nawn, Foster Road 1969
ORGANIZATION
James J. Gaffney, Jr., Chairman Mrs. Ruth Anderson, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Loella F. Dewing, Secretary
Superintendent of Schools
JOHN W. WYNN
Assistant Superintendent EDWARD J. FARLEY
Office: Junior High School
Office open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. except Saturday The Superintendent may be seen at his office by appointment Telephone 851-7347 Secretary: Mrs. Thelma Whitehouse
School Physicians
Morris Kelman, M.D., Telephone: 658-4531
Edward F. Duffy, O.D., Telephone: 851-2857 Felipe Novo, M.D., Telephone 851-7792 Philip Mclaughlin, M.D., Telephone: 851-7082
School Nurses
Mrs. Ora MacLaren, R.N., 135 Livingston St., Tewksbury 851-2198
Mrs. Rachel Killeen, R.N., 778 Main Street, Tewksbury 851-7467
Mrs. Doris Osterman, R.N., 65 Whipple Road, Tewksbury 452-8894
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
The great men who helped America become a self-governing nation believed that the future of our country depends upon popular or public education. The members of the school committee are committed to pro- viding the best education possible for our youngsters. We are pleased to assist in the advanced and enlightened program that is offered in Tewksbury.
During the past year there have been a number of new programs geared to the educational needs of our town.
The Junior and Senior High Schools were able to expand the oppor- tunities for student course selection through the use of computer scheduling. Thus the student with a particular interest in say, social studies or science could elect special courses in these areas with a minimum of conflict with other courses.
During the summer one hundred youngsters at the Shawsheen School were given the opportunity to study reading and mathematics in a federally sponsored project that was geared to small group instruction. Cultural experiences in Art and Music were also a vital part of the daily program. A program for pre-school children, called "Head Start', ran concurrently and served twenty-five children.
The topic that most concerned school committees in the state this past year has been the collective bargaining law. The Teachers Association and the School Committee mutually agreed to discuss salary, wages, and working conditions in a deliberate, logical manner. Both groups accepted the idea of establishing a rationale for school policies directly affecting teachers, and then attempting to reach a decision on implementing them to the best interest of the school system.
At the annual Town Meeting the citizens approved the appointment of an Elementary School Building Committee and appropriated funds to purchase a site for a new elementary school in North Tewksbury. This indicates the community's awareness of the need for additional classrooms. The same is also evident in the gesture of civic cooperation which the Congregational Church displayed in agreeing to rent eight of the class- rooms in the educational wing of their school. This arrangement has helped immeasurably to provide needed instructional areas.
Tolstoy once said, "The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity". My fellow committeemen have shown me that this is their sole reason for their service to the schools.
I extend thanks to my colleagues for their cooperation and dedicated service during the past year.
JAMES J. GAFFNEY, JR., Chairman Tewksbury School Committee
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