Town of Westhampton annual report 1959, Part 2

Author: Westhampton (Mass.)
Publication date: 1959
Publisher: Westhampton (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 70


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The Bookmobile from the Regional Library in Greenfield visits the library and the Center School. The following number of books were borrowed for distribution:


Adult Fiction 414


Adult Non-Fiction 285


Juvenile Fiction 485


Juvenile Non-Fiction 168


The circulation for the library for the past year has been:


Adult Fiction 898


Juvenile Fiction 1,469


Non-Fiction 497


Magazines 557


13 people have qualified in the Adventures of Reading and have read 166 books.


A set of the Compton's Pictured Encyclopedia was purchased from the interest money in the Edward H. Montague Fund.


National Library Week was observed by holding a Hobby Show at the library on April 12. Mrs. Roger Clapp was chairman. 25 people contributed their hobbies. The trustees served refresh- ments to the 145 people that visited the exhibits.


On May 1, 12 people attended a book review "Our Proud Possessors" by Aline B. Saarinen given by Mrs. Hazel Clair, Supervisor of Art in the Easthampton Public Schools.


The trustees and librarian entertained the pupils of the Cen- ter School in grades 3-6 at a tea at the home of Mrs. Mascho in May. This was in recognition of receiving State Reading Certifi- cates. Miss Cornelia Church and Mrs. Marianna Rowe, librarians at the Regional Library were present.


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Book Week was observed by visiting the Center School. Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Watts, trustees of the library, Mrs. Geigis, and Mrs. Mascho reviewed the books that were added to the Chil- dren's Library. At the library 28 people attended a talk by Stan- ley Greenberg, librarian in Holyoke, who spoke on "Book Col- lecting as a Hobby-Rare Books-First Editions."


Respectfully submitted, MARION MASCHO Librarian


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE


We have read and approved the reports of the Superinten- dent, the School Principal, the School Nurse, the Supervisors of our School. These reports outline in detail the School matters which have been reviewed and passed in the regular or special meetings held by the School Committee during the year.


The School Committee extended a vote of thanks and appre- ciation to Mrs. William B. Miller for her invaluable interest and untiring efforts while serving as a member on the Westhampton School Committee for the past six years. Mrs. Winifred Hurd was elected at the annual town meeting to succeed Mrs. Miller.


The Religious Education Committee represented by Mrs. Loud, Chairman; Miss Swain, director of this program; and Rev- erend Ernest O. Geigis met with the School Committee. They explained thoroughly the religious and educational values of the program and that thoroughly trained teachers were used to teach this material. After the Religious Education Committee left, we discussed this subject, and no decision could be reached.


The School Committee directed the Superintendent to send out questionnaires to parents of children involved to get their reaction as to having released time for religious education. Twenty-two parents received and returned these questionnaires. Twelve were in favor and ten were opposed. By law, a teacher is not allowed to give instruction to children who remain in the classroom during released time. After a considerable discussion, Chairman Mr. Wood called for a secret ballot vote. The vote was unanimously opposed to giving released time.


In March the stoker in the boiler broke down, which created an emergency. Upon examination it proved to be beyond repair and new parts were not available; so it was the School Commit- tee's decision to convert the system to oil. Mr. Ward Miller made the installation completing it in three days. Also installed were two new 275 gallon tanks in series. The committee noted that


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the oil heat was a great improvement in keeping all rooms at an even temperature.


It was a unanimous vote of this committee to have the Miller children and the Hurd children going to Northampton High School and Smith School picked up at the corner of Southampton Road and Route 66. Also, that Kenneth Wood going to North- amuton High be picked up at his home. These children having been previously transported privately to the cement bridge where they were picked up by the school bus.


At the annual meeting of School Union #51, Mr. Richard suggested the possibility of requesting the State Department of Education to send a team of experts to us who could make a fu- ture study and evaluation of organization and administration of Union #51. At this meeting Mr. Richard's resignation as Super- intendent of Union #51 was accepted with deepest regret.


The chairman of each school committee of Union #51 formed a committee to screen applicants for the position of super- intendent of Union #51. Twenty-seven candidates were inter- viewed and four men were selected to appear before the entire Union Committee. After a lengthy discussion, it was voted by a majority to call Mr. Francis P. Reddington.


It was with regret that the School Committee received the resignation of Mrs. Patricia Norris as teacher of grades 3 and 4. Mr. Richards and Mr. Reddington recommended Mrs. Phillips of Northampton for the position of teacher in grades 3 and 4 at the Center School. It was unanimously voted by this committee to hire Mrs. Phillips.


The School Committee voted to continue home instruction for physically handicapped children during the summer months.


During the summer vacation the playground was improved by removing some large stones and having fill brought in, graded and seeded. Mr. Harlan Lemery operated the town road grader and Mr. Frank Montague hauled the fill.


We discussed transporting children living under one mile from school. The policy adopted by a unanimous vote is that transportation will be provided for children living one mile or more from the Center School clocked from driveway to driveway.


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The State Board of Education granted the request of the Westhampton School Committee to send its seventh and eighth grade pupils to Williamsburg Junior-Senior High School on a tuition basis for the school year 1959-1960. In considering this request, it is the opinion of this board, that the resulting arrange- ment will provide better education facilities for the children con- cerned.


The oil contract was awarded to Cernak Fuel who was the lowest bidder for the heating season 1959-60.


The salary schedule was revised by the School Committee to meet the state minimum of $4,000.00 for a starting teacher. Also a need was recognized for a salary increase to Stanley Bartlett, custodian of the Center School. An increase has been approved.


We express our appreciation to the superintendent, our school principal, teachers and staff for their cooperation and effort which brought about improved scholastic standards during the past year. Also we wish to thank Witherell Transportation for transporting grades 1 and 2 on December 18 at no charge to the town. We wish to express our gratitude to Stanley Bartlett for the excellent job he has done in keeping our school clean and in good condition.


HAROLD B. WOOD, Chairman FRANK E. HATHAWAY, Secretary WINIFRED HURD


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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


To the School Committee and Citizens of Westhampton:


I am pleased to submit herewith my first annual report as your superintendent of schools.


Mr. Harold Wood was elected Chairman of the School Com- mittee at the reorganization meeting held in March. Mr. Frank Hathaway was elected as Secretary. Mrs. Winifred Hurd is the third member of the committee.


The annual meeting of the School Committees of Union #51 was held on April 7, 1959, at the Russell Conwell School in Worthington. Mr. Clement F. Burr of Southampton was elected Chairman, and Richard Warren of Williamsburg, Secre- tary.


Mrs. Patricia Norris resigned as teacher of grades three and four during this past year. Mrs. Priscilla Phillips was elected to fill this vacancy. She is a graduate of Temple University and has completed most of the requirements for her Master's degree at Smith College.


All of our teachers have completed programs of advanced study during the past two years. This in-service training has helped the teachers remain familiar with modern trends and methods in education.


The State Legislature has created a new minimum salary for Massachusetts teachers of $4,000.00. This law is to be effective as of September 1, 1960. Your School Committee has revised the salary schedule in order to comply with this law, to maintain a realistic salary schedule for our present teachers, and to remain in a competitive position for securing the best possible teaching service for our school.


Our present staff is as follows: Mr. Donald F. Franciosi Mrs. Priscilla Phillips Miss Rachel Bridgman


Grades 5 and 6-Principal Grades 3 and 4 Grades 1 and 2


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Supervisors in specialized fields: Mrs. Marion Reuter Mrs. Elizabeth Torrey Other staff members are as follows:


Art Music


Dr. Keith Wilbur


School Physician


Dr. Abel Ross


School Dentist


Mrs. Eunice Cernak


School Nurse


Distribution of pupils as of October 1, 1959, is listed below:


Grades 1 and 2 29


Grades 3 and 4 19


Grades 5 and 6 22


70


Tuition Students:


Williamsburg Junior High


20


Williamsburg High


7


Northampton High


17


Smith's School


4


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Total School Population 118


The Parent-Teacher Association has again been active this year and we are appreciative of all that it has done to implement our school program. One of the ways in which all citizens may be of great value to their school is to join and support the Parent- Teacher Association and to take part in its activities.


An open-door policy is a vital part of our community- centered school. Our teachers are an integral part of the open- door policy and will be privileged to help you, whatever the occasion. Please feel free to visit us and see what and how our children learn in the classroom.


In closing, I wish to express my thanks to the various organ- izations and individual citizens who contributed to the progress of the Westhampton School. I wish, also, to commend the teach- ers for their fine spirit of faithful loyalty and assistance in all


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our efforts to improve the work of the school. To you, members of the Westhampton School Committee, I express my apprecia- tion for your courtesy, cooperation, and support at all times.


FRANCIS P. REDINGTON Superintendent of Schools


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PRINCIPAL'S REPORT - 1959


The annual report of the Principal of Center School is here- by submitted. Center School graduated nine students to the Wil- liamsburg Junior High School in June. The graduation program consisted of a combined talent and musical production which was well attended and enjoyed by all, terminating with the presentation of certificates to the graduating class.


A letter of appreciation was received from Mr. Roger, Prin- cipal of the Williamsburg Junior High School, in regard to the June graduates. The letter expressed appreciation for the manner in which the latest quota of students are conducting themselves. It was highly commendatory. This letter was greatly appreciated and gave a feeling of satisfaction to the teachers of Center School.


The summer passed swiftly and September found seventy children beginning the new school year. This is an increase of ten over last year. It appears that this type of increase will con- tinue in the near future as the majority of this increase came in the first grade. The building is adequate at the present but crowding conditions are beginning to be felt.


The curriculum is steadily undergoing an enrichment for the betterment of all children in the school. The curriculum in any school is the entire learnings and experiences of the children. We, the teachers, are trying to meet the needs of this community and ultimately hope the children will continue to be a credit to, and worthwhile citizens of, Westhampton.


Forty-seven children are taking advantage of the School Accident Insurance Plan. Forty-eight are participating in the banking system. The soup program commenced in December and carried into March.


The bookmobile is continuing its monthly visits which are greatly appreciated by pupils and teachers. This form of outside, enjoyable reading adds great dimension to the development of reading for pleasure, reading being perhaps the most important goal to be reached in the elementary school.


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On October 21, the school was closed for the annual teach- ers' convention. Due to the distance involved, teachers in the Union were given the opportunity to attend the convention or to observe in area schools. Mrs. Phillips attended the convention while Miss Bridgman and Mr. Franciosi visited area schools. The visits proved quite interesting and presented an opportunity for comparison and evaluation of our own classrooms. The results of this evaluation proved very pleasing. The teachers are also attending courses in surrounding colleges and are finding this new information very valuable in the classroom.


The courses of study have been enriched by various work- books and teaching devices acquired through the school commit- tee. I feel a word of praise should be mentioned here for the excellent work the school committee is doing to insure you that your children acquire the best formal education possible at Center School.


During National Education Week, parents representing fifty- five percent of the total student body visited school. It was gratifying to see a great number of men attending. Their influ- ence is also being felt at Parent-Teacher Association meetings.


It is hoped that parent-teacher conferences will be instituted in the near future. This will contribute to closer home-school relations and allow for a better understanding between the school and the home. It is the policy of Center School that the doors are always open to all parents who may wish to visit the school at their convenience.


Education is not a stand-still operation. It is either going ahead or it is falling behind. We, at Center School, are doing everything we can to see that your children's education is pro- gressing and that they are being given every opportunity to be- come useful citizens.


DONALD F. FRANCIOSI Principal


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE


Dr. C. Keith Wilbur did the yearly physicals. Many of the children examined had colds.


The puretone audiometer was used to test hearing and the Massachusetts Vision Test was used for eye testing. Parents and teachers were very cooperative in proper placement of the child and corrective treatment.


The teachers were very helpful and cooperative in all health matters and I wish to thank them; also, Mr. Bartlett for the cleanliness of the building.


Respectfully submitted, EUNICE H. CERNAK, R.N.


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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR


The Art Classes at the Westhampton Center School are held every two weeks. One hour is given to each classroom.


The Art Exhibit was put up in each of the school rooms for the last two weeks of May. The Exhibit consisted of water color paintings, and chalk, construction paper and crayon drawings. The pencil and painted lettering charts of the fifth and sixth grades were displayed in their room. An illustration, picture or lettering chart was chosen to be exhibited from the Art folders of each student. The Art work of the pupils will be exhibited again during the last two weeks of May, and I hope the parents will be able to see the Art work during this time.


I wish to thank those interested and responsible for the Art supplies that make the Art program possible.


Respectfully submitted, MARION S. REUTER Art Supervisor


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REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR


Mr. Francis P. Reddington Superintendent of Schools Williamsburg, Mass.


Dear Sir:


I submit the following report of Supervisor of Music in the Westhampton School.


The program consisted of rote singing, correction of mono- tones, simple knowledge of the fundamentals of music and pre- paring programs for Memorial Day, Graduation and Christmas.


There is a very interested group of singers in grades one and two. They show enthusiasm for their songs and memory and rhythm work. This work is helpful in accustoming the newcom- ers of the first grade to working with the second grade of that room.


The third and fourth grades have done some excellent work since the first of the year.


Grades five and six deserve much credit for the work in their program.


I wish to express my appreciation to the School Committee for replacement of the piano in the upper grades. The pupils derive a great deal of benefit from the better piano.


In closing, I wish to thank you, the School Committee, parents, teachers and pupils for the support given me during 1959.


Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH TORREY Supervisor of Music


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FINANCIAL STATEMENT


EXPENDITURE


Appropriation


Expended in 1959


$44,022.25 42,741.56


Balance


$1,280.69


Administration


J. Walter Richard, Salary


$583.38


J. Walter Richard, Travel


45.00


Francis P. Reddington, Salary


468.72


Francis P. Reddington, Travel


30.00


Ruth S. Hover, Census


15.00


Jeanette M. O'Neill, Secretary


480.00


School Committee Expenses


25.00


1,647.10


Instruction


Teachers' Salaries:


Donald Franciosi


$3,900.16


Rachel Bridgman


3,783.52


Patricia Norris


2,400.00


Priscilla Phillips


1,200.00


Marion Reuter, Art


212.50


Elizabeth Torrey, Music


285.00


Marion Mascho, Substitute


94.00


Helen Tilley, Special


393.60


Books


153.22


Supplies


12,268.78


205.80


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Maintenance


Janitor's Salary


$975.00


Fuel


202.21


Operating Expenses


455.25


Repairs and Replacements


569.40


2,201.86


General


Health:


Eunice Cernak, R.N.


$212.50


Dr. Keith Wilbur


100.00


Dr. Abel Ross


25.00


Supplies


27.92


365.42


Transportation:


Elementary-W. Witherell


$3,931.80


High & Vocational-W. Witherell


2,764.00


Junior High-Hampshire Trans. & Service Corp.


3,120.00


9,815.80


Tuition:


Springfield Public Schools Adult Education


2.70


High School


Town of Williamsburg


7,486.68


City of Northampton


6,891.81


Town of Easthampton


118.42


Vocational


Smith's School


1,334.03


Elementary


Town of Chester


189.44


16,023.08


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Contingent Outlay 60.50


Total Expenditures for Schools


$42,741.56


RECEIPTS


Mass. School Fund, Chapter 70


$6,886.01


Mass. School Fund, Chapter 71


8,573.77


Superintendent's Salary


466.67


Vocational Tuition and Transportation


883.36


16,809.81


NET COST


OF MAINTAINING SCHOOLS FOR 1959 $25,931.75


SCHOOL CENSUS - OCTOBER 1, 1959 5-7 years 7-16 years


16 years or over


Boys


17


53


10


Girls


15


45


8


32


98


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WESTHAMPTON SCHOOL DEPT. BUDGET 1960


Budget 1959 $1,535.00


Expended 1959


Budget 1960


Administration


Instruction


Teachers' Salaries


12,384.00


12,268.78


13,046.50


Books


350.00


153.22


325.00


Supplies


300.00


205.80


300.00


Maintenance


Janitor Salary


1,000.00


975.00


1,100.00


Fuel


500.00


202.21


500.00


Operating Expense


400.00


455.25


425.00


Repairs


750.00


569.40


700.00


General


Health


350.00


365.42


375.00


Trans. High & Voc.


5,727.00


5,884.00


6,100.00


-


$1,647.10


$1,575.00


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Trans. Elem.


4,036.25


3,894.30


Special Trans.


100.00


37.50


4,105.00 75.00 19,972.40


Tuition


16,340.00


16,023.08


Outlay


150.00


60.50


150.00


Contingent


100.00


0.00


100.00


$44,022.25


$42,741.56


$48,848.90


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REPORT OF THE WELL CHILD CONFERENCE


The Well Child Conference was held in the Westhampton Town Hall on June 3, 1959.


The staff included:


Dr. C. Keith Wilbur Physician


Dr. Abel Ross


Dentist


Mrs. Irene Delisle Registrar


Mrs. Edward Cernak Nurse


There were 22 children examined of which 3 were new cases.


Dr. Abel Ross examined 18 children of which were found to have caries and 13 in good condition.


DIPHTHERIA CLINIC


The Diphtheria Clinic was held at the Westhampton Town Hall on February 11, 1959.


Dr. C. Keith Wilbur


Physician


Mrs. Edward Cernak


Nurse


Diphtheria P. T. Triple


0-1


1


Diphtheria P. T. Boosters


25


Vaccinated 1-4


2


Respectfully submitted,


EUNICE H. CERNAK, R.N.


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REPORT OF THE CENTER CEMETERY


The early summer of 1959 was a "wet" one. Numerous rains and showers made it a constant battle with the fast growing grass. However, sandwiched in between mowings I was able to work at repairs and improvements as listed below:


1. Sanded and painted front of the cemetery equipment shed.


2. Reshingled south side of equipment shed.


3. Pruned out dead wood and low hanging limbs from White Pine trees in cemetery.


4. Pruned low hanging limbs from trees lining road to cemetery.


5. Cut brush sprouting up in new addition to cemetery.


6. Filled in road ruts with processed gravel.


7. Filled in depressed graves.


8. Continued grading and leveling of old part of cemetery.


There were twelve burials this year and four new lots taken.


A high quality rotary mower was purchased at a bargain price. It should be of great help on the first of the season and last of the season mowings.


STANLEY BARTLETT Caretaker


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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS


There was a total of 16 permits issued for the year:


6 House Permits


6 Storage Sheds and Garages


2 Alterations and Repairs


1 Poultry House


1 Trailer Permit


Estimated total amount $53,500.


Respectfully submitted, HAROLD LaCOMB Building Inspector


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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT


There were fewer fire calls this year than at any time since the beginning of the Department. There was only one grass fire and one chimney fire. A lightning ignited tree near a barn pro- duced our greatest scare and dread of a disastrous barn fire. A smoldering fire in a woodworking shop was discovered and ex- tinguished quickly. A private dump fire was allowed to continue to burn, with a portable pump standing by, after danger of spreading was reduced by a snowfall.


69 outdoor fire permits were issued.


8 oil burner and fuel storage permits were issued.


3 bottled gas installations permits were issued.


Practice drills were held primarily to acquaint the men with locating water supply quickly. In one drill we laid hose from the brook across the road from Delbert Judd's house to the Library and pumped an abundance of water to supply two hose lines and nozzles. This drill was to show that water was available if the hydrant at the Town Center failed or could not supply enough water for our needs. A realistic fire to practice on was arranged by igniting a rubbish filled junk auto and calling the men to extinguish it.


Work on the Fire Station exterior consisted of:


1. Sanding and repainting where paint was peeling off.


2. The building of a stone and tar ramp in front of the station.


3. Laying of a Colprovia walk at the side of the building.


Some work was done on the tank truck. By rearranging of piping to the attached portable pump it became easier to reach the throttle and choke controls.


Our greatest advance since the beginning of the Fire Depart- ment in 1949 was the successful request for a new fire truck at the annual Town Meeting. A purchasing committee was immedi-


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ately formed to obtain the most practical apparatus within the limits of the appropriation. This committee met seven times. Many trips were taken to visit apparatus builders, see new fire trucks, and interview experts on rural community fire fighting equipment. The new truck arrived in February. It is something the Town will be proud of for many years to come and will in- spire its volunteer fire fighters to do their best to hold fire losses down to a minimum.


STANLEY BARTLETT Fire Chief


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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE


The Finance Committee met on Sept. 9, 1959 and granted permission to the Selectmen to transfer $250 from the Reserve Fund to the Road Machinery and Fire Dept. Building account.


Mr. Earl Gett and Donald Lyman reported on their meeting with Mr. Dine, Director of Accounts in Boston, in regard to the town leasing or buying the Hampshire County Center. A general discussion of the various possibilities followed, after which the finance committee voted to recommend at a special town meeting, that the town lease the Center for one year.


The matter of the Mother's Club using the town hall for kindergarten was discussed at length, and it was voted to have an article put in the warrant for the special town meeting, so townspeople could decide whether or not to use the hall for that purpose.


At a meeting held Feb. 3, 1960 the budgets for 1960 were considered in detail. Selectman Earl Gett explained their budget. The only major increase being for Public Welfare-a situation having arisen over which the town officials have no control. After a thorough discussion the committee approved the budget as presented.


The School Committee budget was presented and explained by Harold Wood and Frank Hathaway. The 1960 budget is $5,179.47 more than was spent in 1959. Approximately 80% of this increase is for tuition and teachers' salaries. The finance committee discussed the budget in detail and feeling it to be realistic and reasonable approved it as presented for a total of $48,848.90. It will be noted that the school budget is more than the total budget for all other town business. The committee feels that even though it costs a great deal to educate our children it is no doubt the most important single thing we do.


The finance committee also considered several other articles to put in the town warrant and approved the inclusion of the following articles:


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To appropriate $200 to hard surface the yard in front of the machinery and fire department building.


To add $1,000 to the balance of $601.07 left from the bridge constructed near Loud's Mill, to be used to replace the Damon Brook culvert on Northwest Road.


To recommend that the moderator appoint a committee to decide what the town will do for the Easthampton celebration in June, and that not over $100 be allotted for this affair.


To recommend that the selectmen get prices for a new loader and present a recommendation to the town.


To recommend that the town raise $500 more than the regu- lar Chapter 81 money to be used for road signs and special proj- ects.


To see if the town will vote to add to the by-laws a mini- mum frontage for building lots of 125 feet.


Respectfully submitted, CARL R. GETT RICHARD TRACY FRED BURR


DONALD LYMAN


MAHLON PARSONS


JAMES HICKEY HAROLD LaCOMB


RALPH BRIDGMAN


FRANK MONTAGUE


PHILIP CLAPP


Finance Committee


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ARTICLES OF THE TOWN WARRANT


TOWN MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1960 Ten A. M. - Prompt


Article 1. To hear and act on all reports presented at said meeting.


Article 2. To elect by ballot necessary officers to serve the ensuing year.


Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to leave the care of the highways in charge of the Selectmen.


Article 4. To vote in compliance with Section 108, Chapter 41, General Laws, which requires that salaries of elected officers be fixed by vote of the Town.


Article 5. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray Town charges the ensuing year.


Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1960, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period less than one year in ac- cordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.


Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 81 and Chapter 90 High- ways, or take any action in relation thereto.


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Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate $1,000.00 to cover the 1960 note on the Town Hall and $100.00 for the interest on the same.


Article 9. To see if the Town will vote one week vacation with pay (forty-eight hours) to permanent employees.


Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the observance of Memorial Day.


Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $100.00 for Insect Pest Control.


Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $177.31 for Dutch Elm Disease.


Other articles may appear in posted warrant.


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1 1 3


1000,00 B.T. 17-


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INDEX


PAGE


Assessors, Report of the Board of 33


Budget Recommendations for 1960 31


Center Cemetery, Report of the 54


Finance Committee, Report of the 58


Fire Department, Report of the 56


Inspector of Buildings, Report of the


55


Jurors Drawn in 1959 32


Jury Box, Names in the 32


Librarian's Report-1959 36


Recapitulation 29


Selectmen, Report of the Board of 13


School Department:


School Committee, Report of the 38


Superintendent of Schools, Report of the 41


Principal's Report-1959 44


School Nurse, Report of the 46


Art Supervisor, Report of the 47


Music Supervisor, Report of the 48


School Financial Statement 49


School Department Budget 51


Town Clerk, Report of the 3


Town Treasurer, Report of the 7


Trust Funds 11


Warrant, Articles of the Town 60


Well Child Clinic, Report of the 53





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