Annual Reports of the Town Officers Of

Annual Reports

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TOWN OFFICERS

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT

TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE

YEAR ENDING

December 31, 1960

SOUTHBRIDGE TYPESETTING COMPANY SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 1960

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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December 31, 1960

SOUTHBRIDGE TYPESETTING COMPANY SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 1960 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Town Officers for 1960 3 Jury List 9 Selectmen's Report 21 Tabulation and Litigation 22 Town Clerk's Report 23 Warrant, Annual Town Meeting 27 Annual Elections, March 4, 1960 45 Warrant, Special Town Meeting 54 Special Town Meeting, April 14, 1960 54 Warrant, Special Town Meeting 70 Special Town Meeting, April 18, 1960 73 Warrant, Presidental Preference 76 Presidental Preference Election, April 26, 1960 77 Warrant, State Primary 82 State Primary Election, September 13, 1960 83 Warrant, Presidental and State Election 86

Presidental State Election, November 8, 1960 88 Warrant, Special Town Meeting 90 Special Town Meeting, December 12, 1960 93 Balance Sheet, December 31, 1959 99 Town Accountant's Report 163 Assessors' Report 105 Tax Collector's Report 108 Town Treasurer's Report 112 Board of Health Report _ 114 Board of Public Welfare Report 120 Planning Board Report 121 Highway Superintendent's Report 122 Sealer of Weights and Measures 129 Dept. of Civil Defense 130 Police Department Report 133 Town Engineer's Report _ 135 Dog Officer's Report 138 Trustees of Edwards Memorial Library 140 Inspector of Wires 140 Fire Department Report 145 Ambulance Department Report 150 Forest Fire Department Report 152 Director of Veterans' Services 152 Cemetery Committee Report 154 Tree Warden's Report 154 Dutch Elm Disease Dept 155 Gypsy Moth Department 156 Recreation Committee 157 Balance Sheet, December 31, 1960 204 TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1960

ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS

Selectmen

Armand O. Bellerive, Chairman 1960-1961 Raymond J. Lataille, Clerk 1960-1961 Armand O. DeGrenier 1960-1961'

Treasurer

Norbert C. Benoit 1958-1961

Town Clerk

Clare P. Boyer

Board of Public Welfare

Raymond L. Boucher, Chairman 1958-1961 John M. Beaudry, Clerk 1959-1962 Hermas Lippe 1961-1963

Assessors Charles Normandin, Chairman 1959-1962 Rosario Arpin, Clerk 1958-1961 Ernest Farland 1960-1963

Board of Health Dr. Raymond Haling, Chairman 1959-1962 Dr. Armand DeGrenier, Clerk 1960-1963 Henry Demers 1958-1961 Ernest Tetreault, Agent Rachel Jolicoeur, Nurse

School Committee Lorenzo Beaupre, Chairman 1960-1963 Ralph Racicot 1958-1961 Belmore St.Amant 1958-1961 Armand O. Bellerive 1959-1962 John Rossi 1959-1962 Francis Bousquet 1960-1963 Raymond A. Brodeur 1960-1963

World War Memorial Trustees

Armand O. Bellerive, Chairman 1960-1961

3 Albert J. Tremblay 1959-1962 Henry Peloquin 1960-1963 Ovila Donais 1958-1961 Stavre B. Yanka 1960-1963 Hormidas Beaudry 1960-1962

Cemetery Committee Lectance Landry, Chairman 1957-1960 Stavre Yanka 1959-1962 Henry Montigny 1960-1961

Constables

Charles L. Montigny 1958-1961 Blaise Trudeau 1959-1962 Paul Libuda 1960-1963

Tax Collector

Elizabeth M. Duhamel 1957-1960

Planning Board Marc Arseneault, Chairman 1959-1964 Ernest Tremblay (deceased 1960) 1958-1963 Telesphore Libuda 1959-1964 Roland A. Pontbriand 1957-1960 Leon Livernois 1956-1962

Sewer Commissioners

Alfred J. Goudreau 1959-1962 Edgar McCann 1958-1961 Leo LeBoeuf 1960-1963

Park Commissioners Albert Gendron 1959-1962 Roland Langevin 1960-1963 Roger LeBoeuf 1958-1961

Moderator

Willard R. Stark 1960-1961

Commissioners of Trust Fund

Vincent T. Walsh 1958-1961 Alphonse V. Renna 1959-1962 Charles Hart 1960-1963

4 Tree Warden

Chester J. Maska 1960-1961

Southbridge Housing Authority

Alphonse V. Renna 1956-1961 Herminigilde Cournoyer 1960-1964 Lionel Duval 1960-1965 August Kowalski, appointed by the State 1961

Appointed Town Officers

Asst. Clerk to Selectmen

Doris Nolan (resigned) 1960-1961 Irene Gabree 1960-1961

Town Accountant Leon Caron 1959-1962

Town Counsel Harold C. Peterson, Jr 1960-1961

Town Engineer Henry Racicot 1960-1961

Veterans' Benefit Agent

Roland G. Hetu 1960-1961

Veterans' Service Department

Roland G. Hetu 1960-1961

Superintendent of Streets

Joseph E. Benoit 1960-1961

Care of Town Clock Earl O'Clair 1960-1961

Recreation Committee

Frank P. Skinvon 1961 John E. Merrill 1962 Lorenzo Beaupre 1961 Louis Brunell 1962 Edgar Bourgeois 1963

5 Alexander Lesniewski 1962 Fred Volpini 1962 Marcy Osimo 1962 Lewis Kyrios 1961 Arthur Roy 1963 Arthur Bachand 1963 Rene Tremblay 1961 Raymond Brodeur 1961 Fred Morin 1961 Wilfred Lachapelle 1962 Henry Racicot 1961 Raymond Dartt 1961 Albert Gendron 1962 Roger LeBoeuf 1961 Roland Langevin 1962

Superintendent of Schools

Robert L. Fox

Keeper of Lock-Up Ovide Desrosier 1960-1961 Fred Dowling, Assistant 1960-1961

Custodian of Town Hall Emil Leduc 1960-1961

Animal Inspector Alcide Fournier 1959-1960

Plumbing, Milk and Food Inspector Arthur Ballard 1960-1961

Building Inspector A. Raymond Dartt 1960-1961

Wire Inspector Arthur Eno 1960-1961

Registrars of Voters Ferdinand Lemoine 1958-1961 Albert Maramo 1960-1963 Raymond Varin, Jr 1959-1962 Clare P. Boyer, Ex-Officio

6 Moth Superintendent

Chester J. Maska 1960-1961

Fire Department

Alva J. Gregoire 1960-1961 Daniel Daniels, Deputy Chief

Superintendent of Fire Alarms Normand Larochelle, appointed by Fire Dept 1960-1961

Fire Wardens Appointed by Fire Chief Mva J. Gregoire 1960 Joseph Mandeville .... 1960 Harry Michaels 1960 Emile Caouette 1960 Albert Servant 1960 Romeo Lippe 1960 Rosario Bellerose 1960 Daniel Daniels 1960 Ovila Donais 1960

Fence Viewers

Alphonse V. Renna 1960-1961 Herman Giroux 1960-1961 August Kowalski 1960-1961 Clifford McKinstry 1960-1961 Roland D. Martel 1960-1961

Finance Committee George Metras, Chairman 1958-1961 John Rischitelli 1960-1963 Louis Morin 1959-1962 Victor Peloquin 1960-1963 Charles Trahan 1958-1961 Raymond Brousseau 1960-1961 Louis Gubb 1958-1962 Roland Gamache 1959-1962 Clifford Eaton 1959-1961 Louis VanDernoot 1960-1962 Steve Simonelli 1960-1963 Richard Genereux 1960-1963 Richard Harwood, Secretary 1960-1963 Thadeus Kwarciak 1958-1961 Ercell Teeson, Vice Chairman 1959-1962

Measurers of Wood and Bark

Thomas L. Hughes 1960-1961 Arthur Gendron 1960-1961

7 Royce Fitzpatrick 1960-1961 Jacob Edwards 1960-1961

Field Drivers

Jacob Gouin 1960-1961

Soldiers Burial Officer

Roland G. Hetu 1960-1961

Public Weighers Jacob Edwards Royce Fitzpatrick Clifford McKinstry Argentina Damian William Cox Arthur Gendron Bernard Sherry Emile Corriveau Irene Hughes Yvonne Lataille Thomas Hughes Jeannette St. Amant

Zoning Board of Appeals

Robert Graf 1960-1963 Edward Seremet 1959-1962 Edgar McCann 1958-1961 Charles Trahan (Associate member) 1960-1962

Dog Officer Moise Reopel 1960-1961

Sealer of Weights and Measures Roland A. Varin

Care of Veterans Graves

William J. Congdon Roland G. Hetu, Assistant

Retirement Board Leon Caron 1959-1961 George W. Silk (deceased 1960) 1960-1963 Signe E. Braman 1958-1961

Airport Committee Edgar Lewis 1959-1964 Louis Stevens 1960-1965 Emile Arsenault 1957-1962 Albert DiGregorio 1958-1961 Dr. James Cross 1959-1962

8 Library Trustees

Edward P. Sheehan 1960-1963 Oswald Laliberte 1959-1962 Dr. Nerio Pioppi 1958-1961

Board of Review Hector Brodeur -1962 Frank Robson -1961 John Merrill -1963

Civil Defense Director Charles McLam 1960-1961

Southbridge Public Improvement Committee Clarence Peloquin Michael Morrill Charles Havener Albert DiGregorio Dr. Bernard Walkowiak

Committee For Mentally and Physically Handicapped Children of Southbridge

Anthony Spinelli, Chairman Roland Langevin Arthur Roy

JURY LIST MALE Name—Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business A Asselin, Germain J., 72 School St American Optical Co. Southbridge, Mass. Aucoin, Richard H., 56 Main St U. S. Post Office, Southbridge, Mass. B Bail, Raoul A., 243 South St Contractor, H. U. Bail Sons, Inc., Southbridge Beaudry, Roland O., 11 Charlton St Machine opr. Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, Hartford, Conn. Beck, Albert E., 65 Morris St Repairman, Ray's Super Service, Southbridge

9 Name — Residence Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business

Belanger, Rene H., 110 Mill St Chef, Dery's Steak House, Southbridge

Bennett, Arthur G., 294 Lebanon Hill .. Procurement Coordina- tor, American Optical Co., Southbridge Benoit, Theodore, 154 Hamilton St Lens Polisher, American Optical Co., Southbridge Bernard, Adelard J., 142 River St Jig operator, Amerbelle Corp., Rockville, Conn. Binnette, Phillipe, 285 Ashland Ave Mass. Turnpike Authority, Employee Boiteau, Ovila, 12 Cohasse St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. C Caplette, Ernest, 187 Fiske St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Ceria, Dante J., 44 Cohasse St I.B.M. mach. opr., American Optical Co., Southbridge Chasse, Martial R., 59 Newell Ave Ins. Agt., John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co., Southbridge Christo, Elia, 85 North St Janitor, American Optical Co., Southbridge Ciesla, Walter, 34 Plimpton St Ciesla Bros., Southbridge,Mass. Coderre, Robert E., 6 Crescent St Southbridge Cooperative Bank, Southbridge Corriveau, Edward G., 91 Pine St Bread Salesman, Self Employed D DeAngelis, Alfred, 489 Dennison Drive Brookfield Motors, Brookfield, Mass. DeAngelis, Mario J., 12 Lebanon Hill Harvey-Wells, Southbridge, Mass. DiGregorio, Ronald A., 86 Elm St United Lens Co., Southbridge, Mass. Duff, Lucien, 80 Cross St Self Employed, Southbridge, Mass. Dumas, Alfred J., Jr., 23 South St. Southbridge Finishing Co., Southbridge, Mass. Dupuis, Elzear, 58 Taft St Worcester County Elec. Co., Southbridge, Mass.

Duquette, Robert A., 159 Worcester St. .. American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

I Name — Residence Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business

Edmondson, John R, 51 Kingsley St., .... Regional Sales Mgr., American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Ethier, George F., 114 Pine St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

F Farland, Ernest A., 15 Chestnut St Lens Moulder, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Fletcher, R. Bruce, 11 Harding Ct American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Forcier, Wilfred H., 55 Worcester St Sexton, Sacred Heart Parish, Southbridge, Mass. Foss, Frank E., 74 Durfee St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. G Gagnon, Lionel J., 268 Mechanic St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Gaumond, Armand, 711 Main St Retired Gaumond, Gerard J., 21 Beech St. Gaumond Bros., R.F.D. No. 1, Grosvenordale, Conn. Gauthier, Gerald N., 255 Marcy St Technician, Amerbelle Corp., Rockville, Conn. Gendreau, Armand, 139 Hartwell St Gendreau's Pkg. Store, Southbridge, Mass. Gendreau, Roland A., 58 Chapin St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Genereux, Louis W., 163 South St. Howard Pierce, 344 Main St., Southbridge, Mass. Goulet, Gerald E., 1 Prospect St Press Operator, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Graf, John, 38 Golf St Graf Bros., Southbridge Guevremont, Amie E., 32 North St Arland Tool & Die, Sturbridge, Mass. H Hall, William J., 377 Elm St. Rx Production Centers Mgr., American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

11 Name — Residence Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business

Huet, Moise, 15 Chapin St Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, Mass.

J Jandron, John H., 346 Charlton St Hyde Mfg. Co., Southbridge, Mass. Jowett, Carl W. E., 33 Roosevelt Dr American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Julian Marcel O., 36 Eastford Rd American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. K Keyes, Robert A., 80 Paige Hill John Hancock Mutual Life Ins., Co., Southbridge, Mass. Kroll, Edward, 27 West St Shipping Clerk, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, Conn.

Kuzdzol, Edmund J., 92-B Paige Hill ... American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

L Labelle, Jay L., 313 Dennison Dr Store Prop., Jay's News, Langer, John, 38 Westwood Pky Harrington Richard Co., Rochdale, Mass. LaPerle, Arthur B., 88 Pine St Bartender, Hotel Newman, Southbridge, Mass. Lariviere, Arthur, 326 Main St Southbridge Plastics Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Lavallee, Nelson, 115 Marcy St Retired Lavallee, Rosario, 63 Fiske St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. L'Ecuyer, Victor R., 88 Highland St Salesman, Mass. Wholesale Drug Co., Worcester, Mass. Ledoux, Eugene J., 44 Chapin St Town of Southbridge Lemoine, Gerard M., 515 Dennison Dr H. J. Madore Co., Southbridge, Mass. Lenti, David J., Jr., 33 Taft St David Lenti, 11 Elm St., Southbridge, Mass. Little, Francis T., Jr., 37 Newell Ave. Worcester County National Bank, Southbridge, Mass. Loiselle, Armand C, 62 Lebanon St First National Stores, Southbridge, Mass.

12 IJame — Residence Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business

Lombardi, Angelo, 40 Guelphwood Rd Lens Blank Moulder, Universal Blank Co., Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Lucier, George, 50 Foster St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Lucier, Sylvio, 23 Henry St Back Tender, W. Dudley Paper Mill, Dudley, Mass. M Maly, Emil E., 747 Worcester St Kennedy Electric Co., Southbridge, Mass. Marchessault, Ernest, 463 Lebanon Hill Westwood Textile Co,. Southbridge, Mass. Marquis, Richard J., 116 Sayles St. Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, Conn. Matte, Archille, 196 Everett St Retired McGann, Peter J., 13 Edwards St Howard Johnson Co., Sturbridge, Mass. McNamara, Edward W., 119 Dresser St. John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co., Southbridge, Mass.

Michael, Pandely, 66 East Main St. ... American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Montigny, Leonard H., 27 Chestnut St Vet's Cab, Southbridge, Mass. O O'Shaughnessy, William B., 622 Main St. Russell-Harrington Ct. Co., Southbridge, Mass. Ostrander, Harold A., Sr., 25 Hartwell St Retired P Peck, Leon, 238 Pleasant St. Southbridge Lumber & Supply Co., Southbridge, Mass. Pelletier, Irenee L, 18 Moon St Carpenter, F. X. Laliberte & Son, Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Piasta, Joseph A., 15 Union St Retired Pinsonneault, Donald A., 48 Union St. Monsanto Chemical Co., Inc., Indian Orchard, Mass. Poulin, Albert, 60 Taft St Retired Powers, Maurice, 189 West St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

13 Name — Residence Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business

Pratt, W. WilHs, 873 N. Woodstock Rd. Farmer, Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Mass. Proulx, Arthur P., 193 Chapin St Southbridge Roofing Co., Southbridge, Mass. Provost, Ronald, 649 Worcester St. Archambeault Bldg. Const., Southbridge, Mass. R Racicot, Henry A., 193 Marcy St Town of Southbridge Raczynski, John J., 36 Cohasse St Retired Raymond, Normand A., 33 Pleasant St. Leland & Gifford Co., Inc., Worcester, Mass.

Renna, Alphonse V., 750 Worcester St. .. Restaurant Proprietor Reopel, Moise, 240 Ashland Ave American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Richer, Richard X., 114 Pine St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Ridout, Horatio, 564 N. Woodstock Rd Retired Roberge, Philipe D., 33 Crystal St Unemployed Roberts, Gerald C, 23 Oakes Ave American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Rochon, Victor L., Jr., 102 Highland St. Worcester County Elec. Co., Southbridge, Mass. Rousseau, Charles E., 19 Randolph St Lens Inspector, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Roy, Henry H., 36 Dresser St American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

S St. Laurent, Paul E., 10 Rose St Painter, Self Employed Sadowski, Joseph J., 80 Cisco St Moulder, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Salisbury, Donald K., 92-C Paige Hill A. & M. Tool & Die Co., Southbridge, Mass. Santo, Dominic, 28 Lebanon Hill American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Seremet, Joseph R., 23 Blanchard Dr. Mfgr., River Machine Co,. Southbridge, Mass. Serleto, John F., 18 Park St Real Estate Dealer, Self Employed

14 Simonelli, Stefano E., 215 Lebanon Hill Pres., A. & M. Tool & Die, Southbridge, Mass. Spreadbury, William D., 61 Coombs St. American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Stypulkowski, Anthony, 86 Old Sturbridge Rd. Harry I. Cutler, Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Szydlik, John D., 87 Breakneck Rd American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. T Trahan, Louis T., 26 Golf St Trahan Bros., Southbridge, Mass. Tremblay, Joseph A., 274 Charlton St Truer, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Trifone, Anthony, 169 Worcester St United Lens Co., Inc., Southbridge, Mass. U Utakis, Anthony F., 32 Meadowbrook Rd. Emp. Westinghouse Elec. Corp., E. Springfield V Vandal, Alexis L., 22 Glenwood St Amerbelle Corp., Rockville, Conn. W Willman, Herbert E., A6V2 Old Sturbridge Rd. Westwood Textile Co., Southbridge, Mass. Z Zui, Thomas C, 46 Morris St Charlton Woolen Co., Charlton City, Mass.

FEMALE Name — Residence Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband B Benoit, Rita Rose B., 215 Morris St Optical Worker Husband, Optical Worker,

15 Name — Residence Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband

American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Binnette, Annette, 372 Hamilton St Optical Worker, American Optical Co., Husband, Heavy Equip. Operator, Mass. Turnpike Authority Blanchet, Bernadette, 25 River St Housewife, Husband, Wire Worker, Worcester National Standard Co., Worcester. Mass. Brodeur, Malvina, 105 Elm St Husband, Optician, Kay Jeweler's, Worcester, Mass.

C Campus, Eleanore, 97 Marcy St Sales Clerk, Louis Dress Shop, Southbridge, Mass. Husband, Foreman, Prest Wheel, Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Cantara, Beatrice, 144 Dresser St Saleslady, Robbins Clothing Store Husband, Retired Caron, Gertrude R., 32 Everett St Housewife, Husband, Town Accountant Castrucci, Annette V., 17 Windsor Ct Store Clerk, Husband, Tool & Die Maker, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Crescenzo, Constance, 14 Spring St Lens Worker, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Husband, Lens Worker, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. D Damian, Lorraine, 698 Main St Optical Worker, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Husband Tool & Die Maker, Arland Tool, Sturbridge, Mass. DeAngeles, Martha, 13 Twinehurst Place Optical Worker, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Demers, Yvonne, 116 Charlton St Drill Operator Devine, Madeline M., 20 Hartwell St. Old Sturbridge Village, Husband, Engineer, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

16 'JACOB Fu VARDS

Name — Residence Bu'^^ss or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband

DiTomasso, Theresa M., 103 Hartwell St Press Operator, American Optical Co., Husband, Spec. Maker, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Dumas, Beatrice J., 423 Worcester St Globe Instrument, Inc. Husband, Const. Foreman, Scavone Const. Co., Worcester, Mass. Dupuis, Hilda A., 73 North St Optical Worker, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Durand, Rose A., 29 River St Housewife, Husband, Cylinder Head Mechanic, United Aircraft, E. Hartford, Conn.

E Evans, Theresa, 41 Chestnut St Housewife, Husband, Retired

F Fontaine, Emma, 463 Main St Housekeeper, Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Mass. Fortin, Priscilla, 20 Fairmont Ave Solder Husband, Carpenter, Harvey-Wells Electronics, Southbridge, Mass.

G Gardner, Janet, 468 Hamilton St Bookkeeper, Globe Instrument Co. Husband, Salesman, Rawleigh Home Products Gendreau, Valida L., 30 High Street Housewife, Husband, Plastic Weaver, Prest Wheel, Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Girard, Irene C, 62 Coombs St Babysitter, Husband, Machinist, Dani & Soldani, Southbridge, Mass. Guilbault, Irene, 116 Plimpton St Check-out Clerk, Husband, Lens Blocker, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

17 Name — Residence Business or Occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband H Hamel, Nancy H., 157 Main St Housewife Husband, Automobile Dealer, Hamel Motors, Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Harvieux, Rosana, 105 Sayles St Textile Worker Husband, Set-up Man, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Hebert, Theresa, 17 Summer St Husband, Owner, Hebert's Laundry, Southbridge, Mass. Hetu, Theresa I., 150 Marcy St Telephone Operator Houde, Laurette, 43 Randolph St Husband Supervisor, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Hunt, Charlotte, 180 Eastford Rd Housewife Husband, Retired

L Labelle, Antonine L., 164 Dresser St Husband Prop., Hippodrome Alleys Southbridge, Mass. Lachapelle, Lea, 346 Hamilton St At Home Lakin, Alice E., 4 Dean St Housewife Husband Self Employed Owner Racing Stable Langevin, Eva, 84 Sayles St Husband Textile Dyer, Bay State Dye & Finishing, Palmer, Mass. LaRochelle, Lorraine, 141 Marcy St Husband, Electrical Contractor, LaRochelle Electric, Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Latosek, Frances M., 821 Charlton St Optical Worker, American Optical Co., Husband, Truck Driver, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, Conn. Leduc, Yvonne, 268 Hamilton St Housewife Husband, Hyde Mfg. Co., Southbridge, Mass. Letendre, Florentine, 93 Sayles St Asst. Mgr. Nichols Motor Lodge, Sturbridge, Mass. Husband, Janitor, Holsom Bakery, Southbridge, Mass.

18 Libera, Anna, 32 Oakes Ave Weaver, Westwood Textile, Southbridge, Mass. Husband, Retired Lusby, Dorothy W., 432 South St Stock Clerk Husband, Southbridge Water Supply Co., Southbridge, Mass. M Martin, Dorothy, 441 Hamilton St Packer, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Husband, Foreman, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. McDonald, Loretta, 93 Eastford Rd Husband, Police Officer, Southbridge, Mass. Mogavero, Albina, 51 Central St Polisher, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Husband, Retired Moriarty, Catherine E., 146 Pleasant St Stock Clerk, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Muldoon, Alice R., 27 Charlton St Secretary Husband, Polisher, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. O O'Brien, Viola, 142 Mechanic St Prest Wheel, Inc., Southbridge, Mass. Husband, Baker, Old Post Bakery, Shrewsbury, Mass. P Peloquin, Barbara H., 20 Harding Court Husband, Painting Contractor, Southbridge, Mass. Pepin, Irene, 45 River St Packer, Globe Tool & Die, Southbridge, Mass. Husband, Southbridge Finishing Co., Southbridge, Mass. Pleau, Lillian, 258 Hamilton St Secretary, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

19 Polanski, Grace P., 72 Hillside Rd Husband, Musician, Self Employed Powers, Patricia A., 50 Cohasse St Office Worker, American Optical Co., Husband, Laboratory Technician, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

S St. Cyr, Alberta, 30 North St Husband, Machinist, Russell-Harrington Ct. Co., Southbridge, Mass. St. Martin, Alice G., 102 Litchfield Ave Inspector, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. St. Martin, Janet Rita, 164 Marcy St Billing Supervisor, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. St. Onge, Claire L., 257 Mechanic St Stock Clerk, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass. Senecal, Claire, 121 Central St Self Employed, Beauty Shop, Southbridge, Mass. Shearer, Ada E., 471 South St Bookkeeper, |

Southbridge Finishing Co. i

Husband, Retired :

Smith, Marjorie, 700 N. Woodstock Rd Husband, i

Optical Worker, American Optical Co., I

Southbridge, Mass. I Strenk, Shirley, 91 Harrington St Housewife

Husband, Lens Grinder, ' American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

T Tobia, Anne, 9 Moon St Social Worker, Town of Southbridge, Mass. Tompkins, Veronica, 38 Chapin St Housewife V Venie, Hope M., 392 South St Inspector, American Optical Co., Southbridge, Mass.

20 Viens, Emelia, 636 Main St Assembler, Harvey-Wells Electronics, Southbridge Husband, Janitor, Notre Dame Church, Southbridge, Mass. Wilson, Esther, 612 Ashland Ave Clerical Worker, American Optical Co. Husband, Truck Driver, Weld & Beck, Southbridge, Mass.

SELECTMEN'S REPORT

To the Citizens of Southbridge:

The Board of Selectmen met and organized on March 7, 1960. Armand O. Bellerive was voted Chairman, Raymond J. Lataille, Clerk, and Dr. Armand O. DeGrenier third member. Mrs. Doris Nolan was appointed Assistant Clerk. Mrs. Nolan was later replaced by Mrs. Irene Gabree on May 13th.

WESTVILLE DAM AND RECREATION AREA The contract was signed by the Board with the Federal Government thereby sealing a much needed Flood Control Project for our town. CADY BROOK The contract for this Flood Control Project was signed and awarded, bringing relief to our people in the immediate area.

STREET LIGHTS The Board expanded its street lighting service and im- proved Elm Street, Central Street, Chestnut and Foster Streets, to name a few, and inasmuch as appropriation will allow, will continue this much needed service. Immediately following our "center of town or business area" light improvement, the plan calls for increased lighting throughout the entire town, doing a percentage each year.

CHAPTER 90 PLEASANT STREET Chapter 90 work for Pleasant Street has been approved and contracts will be awarded and work done as soon as possible.

21 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY This year saw the completion of the National Guard Armory. The Board is very proud to have this armory located here in town. TABULATION OF TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE LITIGATION American Optical Company v. Town of Southbridge. Ac- tion in Land Court concerning land bounded by Mechanic, Crystal and Lens Streets. On non-triable docket. Stanley Mroczkowski v. Town of Southbridg. Action in Superior Court alleging $15,000.00 damages for personal injuries at corner of Main and Mill Streets. Settled for $2000.00. Pasquale Brunelle v. Town of Southbridge. Petition in Superior Court for land damage caused by relocation of East- ford Road. Adelard Mongeon, Jr. et ali v. Town of Southbridge. Ac- tion in Superior Court by Adelard Mongeon, Jr., Anita Mon- geon, Isabella C. Mongeon, Richard Mongeon and Lawrence A. Mongeon, alleging damages of $25,000.00 caused by alleged defect in way on Paige Hill Road. Settled for $1000.00. Laurette Barr v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Superior Court alleging damages of $5000.00 for personal injuries caused by fall on Everett Street, allegedly due to defect in way. Set- tled for $1200.00. David Bellerose PPA v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Superior Court alleging damage of $1000 00 for personal injuries caused by fall on Thomas Street, allegedly due to defect in way. Alice Bellerose v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Superior Court alleging damages of $4000 00 for personal injuries caused by fall on Thomas Street, allegedly due to defect in the way. Cecile Hainsworth v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Superior Court alleging damages of $4000.00 for personal injuries caused by fall on Wall Street, allegedly due to defect in the way. Settled for $200.00. George A. Gamache et al v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Superior Court alleging damages of $10,000.00 for property damage allegdly caused by negligence in the maintenance of a sewer line on North Street. Ray Morgan McKinstry v. Town of Southbridge. Petition for assessment of damages in Superior Court alleging damages to property caused by the divergence of Nuisance Brook. Set- tled for $200.00. Raymond McKinstry et al v. Town of Southbridge. Peti- tion for assessment of damages in Superior Court alleging damages to property caused by the taking of land by the Town of Southbridge for airport purposes.

22 Raymond McKinstry et al v. Town of Southbridge. Peti- tion for assessment of damages to property caused by the taking of land by the Town of Southbridge, by decree of Coun- ty Commissioners for relocation of Pleasant Street. Wanda Ciesla v. Town of Southbridge. Petition for assessment of damages to property caused by the taking of land by the Town of Southbridge, by decree of County Commissioners, for relocation of Pleasant Street. Steel Utilities Corp. v. Town of Southbridge. Action of contract to recover $693.87 for merchandise allegedly purchased by Town in 1952. On non-triable docket. It was a pleasure to have been of service to you this year. Through this report we should also like to express appreciation to the other elected and appointed officials and personnel for their loyal and efficient work for the community. We look to the future with hope for increased coordination between all departments with resulting benefit to all the citizens of South- bridge. Respectfully submitted, ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DEGRENIER

REPORT OF TOWN CLERK

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960 To the citizens of the town of Southbridge. VITAL STATISTICS

Births Non- Resi- Resi- Resi- Resi- dence dence dence dence Total In Out of Out of In by Month F M Town Town State Town Month Jan. 26 22 28 20 48 Feb. 33 14 30 2 15 47 Mar. 14 20 21 2 11 34 Apr. 20 18 24 3 11 38 May 17 25 18 2 22 42 June 19 29 27 3 18 48 July 15 22 26 1 10 37 Aug. 18 29 24 23 47 Sept. 16 10 21 1 4 26 Oct. 21 27 32 1 15 48 Nov. 20 26 31 15 46 Dec. 15 21 26 10 36

23 Of this total (497), there were 174 non-resident births, 15 birth occurring out of town, (p.e. 1/12/60)

Deaths Non- Resi- Resi- Resi- Resi- dence dence dence dence Total In Out of Out of In by Month F M Town Town State Town Month Jan. 9 6 11 3 1 15 Feb. 7 17 14 6 4 24 Mar. 13 10 11 7 5 23 Apr. 9 10 11 2 1 5 19 May 11 10 13 4 1 3 21 June 7 21 14 5 1 8 28 July 14 4 11 3 4 18 Aug. 7 5 2 6 1 3 12 Sept. 8 7 9 4 2 15 Oct. 9 8 9 6 2 17 Nov. 10 9 7 6 6 19 Dec. 14 9 20 1 2 23 Of this total (234), there were 45 non-resident deaths, 53 deaths occurring out of town, and 4 deaths occurring out of state. (p.e. 1/12/60)

Marriages Number of Marriage Intentions filed 130 (5) not used Marriages performed in town 99 Marriages performed out of town 32 Marriages performed out of state 11 Total marriages for the year 142 (p.e. 1/12/60)

MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES ISSUED DURING I960 Auctioneers — 5 at $2.00 $ 10.00 Bowling and Pool — 1 at $47 00 Bowhng and Pool — 1 at $70.00 Bowling and Pool — 1 at $ 4.00 Bowling and Pool — 1 at $ 3.00 124.00 Garage — 56 at 50^ 28.00 Garage— 1 at $3.50 3.50 Gasoline — 58 at 50(^ 29.00 Gasoline— 1 at $1.00 1.00 Gasoline— 2 at $3.50 7.00 Hawkers' and Peddlars' at $2.50 5.00 Junk — 2 at $ 1.00 2.00

24 Junk — 8 at $15.00 120.00 Paid Town Treasurer $329.50

DOG LICENSES ISSUED DURING I960 Male — 538 at $2.00 $941.50 Female — 77 at $5.00 365.75 Spayed Females — 226 at $2.00 395 50 Kennels — 8 at $10.00 78.00 Total licenses issued 849 Paid Town Treasurer $1,780.75

SPORTING LICENSES ISSUED DURING 1960

, Resident Citizens' Fishing Licenses at $4.25 639 Resident Citizens' Hunting Licenses at $4.25 343

: Resident Citizens' Sporting Licenses at $7.25 201

Resident Citizen Minors' Fishing Licenses at $2.25 .... 115 Resident Citizen Women's Fishing Licenses at $3.25 99 Resident Minor Trappers' Licenses at $2.25 1

^ Resident Citizens' Trapping Licenses at $7.75 4 Non-Resident Citizens' 7-Day Fishing Licenses at $4.25 9 Non-Resident Citizens' or Alien Fishing Licenses at $8.75 12 Non-Resident Citizens' Hunting Licenses at $15.25 2 Duplicate Licenses at 50/ 20 Archery Deer Stamps at $1.10 25 Resident Citizens' Sporting and Trapping Licenses FREE 114 Resident Citizen Old Age Assistance, and to the Blind FREE 4 Total Licenses Issued 1,588 Amount Paid Div. of Fisheries and Game $6,097.00

Account wiih the Town of Southbridge: Includes: Birth, Death and Marriage certificates issued during 1960, Duplicate dog tags. Vital Statistic Corrections and Marriage Intentions $1,499.92 Financial Statements, Terminations, Business Certificates, Inventory, etc 2,381.99 Recordings 53.25 Dog Licenses — Fees 212.25 Sporting Licenses — Fees 358.75

Total Amount $4,506.16 Paid Town Treasurer $4,506.16

LIST OF JURORS DRAWN BY SELECTMEN DURING 1960 Gaumond, Stefanie of 711 Main St. Housewife. Gendron, Albert of 184 Morris St. Lens blocker.

25 Brouillette, Alfred of 89 Worcester St. Whitins Mach. worker Plasse, Herman of 319 Charlton St. Optical worker. Lajeunesse, Narcisse of 63 Worcester St. Retired. Duquette, Albert of 24 Worcester St. Textile worker. Gravel, Loretta of 113 Eastford Rd. — Husband Sheet metal worker. Walsh, John J. of 61 Fiske St. Manager. Allaire, Charles E. of 214 South St. Retired. Abrahamson, Stanley F. of 26 Franklin Ter. Milkman. Sansoucy, Leonard of 449 Hamilton St. Optical worker. Hetu, Roland of 41 Warren St. Veterans' Agent Town of Southbridge. Lucier, Arthur of 386 Main St. Janitor. Tremblay, Leodore of 274 Charlton St. Supervisor Chapdelaine, Ernest A. of 2 Oliver St. Utility man. Bibeau, Adelard of 115 Marcy St. Retired. Damian, Lorraine of 698 Main St. Optical worker — Husband Tool and die maker. Caplette, Arthur of 187 Fiske St. Optical worker. Libera, Anna of 32 Oakes Ave. Weaver. Jandron, John of 346 Charlton St. Knife worker. Castrucci, Annette of 17 Windsor Ct. Store Clerk. Beaudr3\ Roland O. of 11 Charlton St. Machine operator. Aucoin, Richard H. of 56 Main St. U. S. P. O. worker. Willman, Herbert E. of 46y2 Old Sturbridge Rd. Textile wkr. Ledoux, Eugene H. of 44 Chapin St. Social worker. Fortin, Priscilla of 20 Fairmont Ave. Solderer. Rochon, Jr., Victor L. of 102 Highland St. Sub-station oper. St. Onge, Claire of 257 Mechanic St. Stock clerk. Demers, Yvonne of 116 Charlton St. Drill operator. St. Cyr, Alberta of 30 North St. — Husband machinist. Montigny, Leonard of 27 Chestnut St. Taxicab operator St. Martin, Ahce G. of 102 Litchfield Ave. Inspector. Langevin, Eva of 84 Sayles St. — Husband Textile dyer. Crescenzo, Constance of 8 Spring St. Lens worker. Lavallee, Rosario of 63 Fiske St. Optical worker. Respectfully submitted, CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

26 Town Warrant Annual Town Meeting COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester, ss

To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said County. GREETING:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn all the Inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in Elections and Town affairs, to meet at the several polling places in said Southbridge, designated by the Selectmen, to wit: In Precinct #1, Mary E. Wells High School; in Precinct #2, West Street School; in Precinct if3. Sacred Heart Parish Hall; in Precinct #4, Eastford Road School; on Friday the Fourth day of March, 1960 A. D,, at eight (8) o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to give in their votes on one ballot to the Town, for the following Town officers, to wit:

SELECTMEN: (3) for One Year PUBLIC WELFARE: (1) for Three Years TAX COLLECTOR: (1) for Three Years ASSESSOR: (1) for Three Years BOARD OF HEALTH: (1) for Three Years SCHOOL COMMITTEE: (3) for Three Years WORLD WAR MEMORIAL TRUSTEES: (2) for Three Years

CEMETERY COMMITTEE: (1) for One Year to finish unexpired term CEMETERY COMMITTEE: (1) for Three Years CONSTABLE: (1) for Three Years PLANNING BOARD: (1) for Five Years SEWER COMMISSIONER: (1) for Three Years PARK COMMISSIONER: (1) for Three Years MODERATOR: (1) for One Year COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUND: (1) for Three Years TREE WARDEN: (1) for One Year SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY: (1) for Five Years and all others as provided by law. The polls will be opened at eight (8) o'clock in the fore-noon and will be closed at eight (8) o'clock in the evening. In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you

27 are also required to notify and warn the Inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in Elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Strand Theater in said Southbridge, on Monday, March 14, 1960 A. D. at seven (7:00) P. M. o'clock, then and there to act on the following articles:

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on reports of Town Officers; and to authorize the Treasurer to borrow money, from time to time in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 4 and to renew notes as provided by Chapter 44, Section 17 and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to cause an audit to town accounts for 1959 to be made and to vote the Collector of Taxes the same power to collect taxes that the Town Treasurer has when appointed Collector of Taxes, or act anything thereon.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to adopt Article XXIII of the Tov/n By-Laws as provided by Chapter 40, section 21 (11) the following: "That the Selectmen may sell at private sale, or public auction, after giving notice of the time and place of sale by publishing or posting such notice of sale in some convenient and public place in the Town fourteen (14) days at least before the sale, used or obsolete equipment and materials owned by the Town, or act anything thereon.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of its members to the office or position of Board Physician at a salary of $630.00 per annum and to the office or position of Parochial School Physician at a salary of $870.00 per annum, or act anything thereon.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 228 of the Acts of 1959 which amends G. L. Chapter 41, by in- serting after Section 108D the following section:

108 E. MINIMUM ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS IN CITIES AND TOWNS.

Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the minimum annual compensation of each regular police officer of the police department of any city or town shall be not less than the following: For the first year of service, Four Thousand Eight Hun- dred and Eighty Dollars For the second year of service. Five Thousand and Thirty Dollars For the third and each succeeding year of service, Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars

28 This act shall take effect upon acceptance in a town, by a majority vote at an annual town meeting.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase the PF Designation of Exhibit A and Exhibit B2 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan as voted at the Annual Town Meeting on March 8, 1954, said plan having been designated as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, so that it will be designated as follows, retroactive to January 1, 1960, or act anything thereon: EXHIBIT A Minimum Maximum PF-1 $4,000.00 $4,300.00 PF-2 4,300.00 4,600.00 PF-3 4,600.00 4,900 00 PF-4 4,900.00 5,200.00 PF-5 5,400.00 5,700.00 PF-6 6,000.00 6,480.00 EXHIBIT B-2 PROPOSED POLICE-FIRE SCALE Pay Scale Minimum Intermediates Maximum (1) (2) PF-1 $4,000.00 $4,100.00 $4,200.00 $4,300.00 PF-2 4,300.00 4,400.00 4,500.00 4,600.00 PF-3 4,600.00 4,700.00 4,800.00 4,900.00 PF-4 4,900.00 5,000.00 5,100.00 5,200.00 PF-5 5,400.00 5,500 00 5,600.00 5,700.00 PF-6 6,000.00 6,100.00 6,300.00 6,480.00

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1, HOLIDAYS.— of the Employment Practices Affecting Com- pensation known as Article XCXI of the Town By-Laws, to read: Section 1, HOLIDAYS.— Town Employees including members of the Police Department shall be entitled to the following holidays with pay at their regular straight time rate when they fall or are observed within the regular work week; January First, February twenty-second, April nineteenth; May Thirtieth, July fourth, the first Monday of September, October twelfth, November eleventh, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Employees other than the Fire Department, required to work on a legal holiday shall be paid according to the provisions provided for in Section 4. Members of the Fire Depart- ment required to work on a legal holiday shall be allowed compensation time off at the convenience of the Department, or act anything thereon.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro-

29 priate, borrow or transfer the sum of $3,350.00, this sum to be expended solely to compensate members of the Police Depart- ment in accordance with the amendment of Section 1, Holi- days, of the Employment Practices, Affecting Compensation known as Article XCXI of the Town By-Laws as proposed and/or voted in Article #6, or act anything thereon.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to pay Town debts and charges for the current year.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town in the amounts, or greater amounts, indicated herein, and to make such salary of compensation retroactive to January 1, 1960, in accordance with the provisions of Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, raise and appropriate any money therefor, or act anything thereon. SELECTMEN Salary of Chairman $ 650.00 Salary of Second Member 550.00 Salary of Third Member 550.00

SALARY OF TREASURER 3,600.00

SALARY OF TAX COLLECTOR 5,000.00

SALARY OF TOWN CLERK 5,000.00 ASSESSORS: Salary of Chairman 700.00 Salary of Second Member (Clerk) 4,900.00 Salary of Third Member 700.00

SALARY OF MODERATOR 100.00

TREE WARDEN per hour 2.03 BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Salary of Chairman 800.00 Salary of Second Member 800 00 Salary of Third Member 800.00

Total Salaries 2,400.00 Less—Federal Grants 1,200.00

To be raised by 1960 Levy 1,200.00

30 BOARD OF HEALTH: Salary of Chairman 150.00 Salary of Second Member 150.00 Salary of Third Member 150.00 SEWER COMMISSIONERS: Salary of Chairman 250.00 Salary of Second Member 250.00 Salary of Third Member 250.00

Article 10. To see if the Town will transfer the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars ($2,325.00) from the sale of Lots and Graves account to the Cemetery Improvement Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V Section 4 of the Revised By-Laws as adopted April 30, 1956 w as follows: To delete the sentence which reads "The officers of the town shall furnish the Committee with facts, figures and inventories relating to the operation of their department dur- H ing the preceeding fiscal year at least thirty days prior to the H annual town meeting and any other information whenever re- y quested by said Committee" to read as follows: "The officers of the town shall furnish the Committee with facts, figures and inventories relating to the operation of their departments during the current fiscal year and relating to their budgets requests for the next fiscal year not less than ten days before the end of the town fiscal year and any other information whenever requested by said Committee." all in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 59 of the General Laws of the Com- monwealth, or act anything thereon.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the balance of $931.07 from the School Planning Account to the School Building Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 13. To see if the Tov/n will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of new quarters to house the equipment of the High- way Department and to tear down the present Town Barn and erect a lean to over the present site for the storage of salt and

^ sand. Work to be done by the Highway Department under the supervision of the Town Engineer, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain the necessary land for the construction of said new quarters, or act anything thereon.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the

31 Board of Selectmen to sell at public auction the following described property; Beginning at the Southwest corner of the tract at the corner of Chestnut and Cisco Streets; Thence S. 66° E. on the northerly line of said Cisco Street, 134.8' to the easterly face of a stone wall; Thence N. 23° E. on said wall 58' to an angle; Thence N. 44° 30' E. 58.5' to a bound standing in line with the southerly side and three feet distant from the south corner of the stable; Thence N. 23° E. in a line parallel to and three feet distant from the easterly end of said stable, 40', to a bound standing in line with the northerly side of said stable; Thence N. 16° 30' E., 71', to an angle in the bank wall; Thence N. 31° 30' E., 160', to a stone bound standing at the easterly side of the bank wall; Thence N. 24° 35' E., 141', to a bound standing on the southerly line of Overland Street; Thence Westerly along the southerly line of said Overland Street, 12', to a bound at the Northeast corner of land of one Bebo; Thence S. 24° 35' W., 100', to a bound in the ground; Thence S. 32° 10' W., 151.5', to a bound in the ground; Thence N. 65° 25' W., 130', to a bound in the ground on the easterly line of Chestnut Street; Thence S. 24° 35' W., on said easterly line of Chestnut Street, 350.3' to a bound and point of beginning. The above described premises are conveyed subject to the right that any person may have in and to the use of the private way extending from said Overland Street southerly for a distance of 251.5' to the S. E. corner of land formerly of E. E. Gabree and known as lot No. 1 on plan of lots made for Her- man S. Cheney" at a price of not less than appraised value Twenty Thousand Two Hundred ($20,200.00) Dollars, or act anything thereon.

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell at public auction a part or the whole of the real estate belonging to the town on Chestnut and Cisco Streets formerly used for the town infirmary, or act anything thereon.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money sufficient for the construction and erection of a Town Office Building and to determine whether the money be provided for by taxation, by appropriation from available funds in the Treasury and by borrowing under the provisions of Chapter 44, of the General Laws, or otherwise, or take any action in relation thereto.

32 Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a certain sum of money to provide additional space for the Town Clerk and for the construction of a vault, to be used exclusively by the Town Clerk, or act anything thereon.

Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to provide additional space to the office of the Board of Assessors by building a partition and doing other necessary work under a portion of the balcony in the main hall adjoining the present office, thereby making available approximately 100 square feet of additional space, or act anything thereon.

Article 19. To see if the Tov/n will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to establish an Urban Renewal Program for the town of Southbridge in accordance with Title I of the Federal Housing Act of 1949, as amended, or take any action in relation thereto.

Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend section 11 of Article XIX of the Town By-Laws as Revised in 1956, by striking out from the first sentence thereof, the following words: "only except where the storm sewer is above the area way, in which case the area may be connected with the sanitary sewer if properly trapped and approved by the board of Health", and by further striking out the word "but" in said first sentence and replacing with the word "and", so that the said first sentence of section 11 shall read as follows: "All roofs, and paved areas, yards, courts and court yards shall be drained into the storrn water drainage system and not into the separate sewers intended for sewage.", and by adding the following paragraph after paragraph 3 of said section: "Storm water and drainage water from cellars, roofs, paved areas, yards, courts and court yards and from any other areas shall not be drained into the sevv^ers intended for sewage system, either directly or indirectly." or act anything thereon.

Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 in order to enable the Board of Sewer Commissioners to make a survey to determine which storm drains and other surface water drains, if any, are connected to the sanitary sewer drains, or act anything thereon.

Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $300,000.00, or any other sum, for the purpose of constructing a 15-inch sewer line along Crystal Street and a 27-inch sewer line along East Main Street to the present sewer

33 disposal plant and determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by appropriation from available funds in the treasury, and by borrowing under the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or otherwise, or take any action in relation thereto.

Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $20,000.00, or any other sum, for the purpose of constructing a 15-inch sewer line from Dean Street along Crystal Street to East Main Street or take any action in relation thereto.

Arlicle 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Yvette Lamoureux for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Knoll- wood Drive, a distance of about 225 feet, providing that said Yvette Lamoureux releases to the Town of Southbridge all her rights by proper instrument, or act anything thereon.

Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of One Hundred Ninety ($190.00) Dollars to plant 15 Town owned trees on various streets, to replace trees that were cut down and removed, or act anything thereon.

Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Seven Hundred ($700.00) Dollars to feed thirty-five shade trees on main streets, or act anything thereon.

Article 27. To see if the Town will vote in accordance with Section 22B and 22C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for a period of one year from the 1st day of April, 1960, property located at the corner of Main and Goddard Streets, owned by Martin Realty Co., of Auburn, Inc., to be used for off-street parking upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen might determine and to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sufficient sum of money to cover the cost of such lease, public liability insurance and the cost of policing and maintaining said areas, or act anything thereon.

Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to the Cohasse Brook Channel Clearance Account, to be used in conjunction with money allocated by the State under Chapter 91 of the General Laws to make necessary channel improvements from the terminus of the 1956 contract to Eastford Road by dredging and/or constructing walls along the present course and/or

34 realignment where necessary and to see if the town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or eminent domain any parcels of land or rights of easement therein necessary for said channel improvement and to vote that the town assume the liability as provided by Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, or act anything thereon.

Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to the Cady Brook Channel Clearance Account to be used in conjunction with money allocated by the State under Chapter 91 of the General Laws to make necessary channel improvements from the terminus of the 1956 contract to a point 200 feet beyond Randolph Street by dredging and/or constructing walls along the present course and/or realignment where necessary and to see if the town will vote to authorize the Board of Select- men to acquire by purchase or eminent domain any parcels of land or rights of easement therein necessary for said channel improvement and to vote that the town assume the liability as provided by Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, or act anything thereon.

Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a sub-taxiway, parking area, and apron, substantially as shown on master plan now on file in the office of the Town Engineer, at the Southbridge Municipal Airport, said money to be used in conjunction with money to be allocated by the Federal Government, and the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, said work to be done by contract under supervision of the Southbridge Airport Commission, or act anything thereon.

Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to extend runway to 3,500 feet, installing of lights, construction of parallel taxiway, and appurtenant work at the Southbridge Municipal Airport, said money to be used in conjunction with money to be allocated in 1961 by the Federal Government and the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, said work to be done by contract under supervision of the Southbridge Airport Commission, or act anything thereon.

Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the relocation of Barefoot Road in accordance with the requirements needed to construct parallel taxiway and appurtenant work as shown on Master Plan of the Southbridge Municipal Airport

35 now on file in the office of the Town Engineer said work to be done by contract under the supervision of the Town Engineer and to be completed prior to start of the 1961 construction at the Southbridge Municipal Airport; said relocation to be in accordance with Chapter 82 of the General Laws, or act anything thereon.

Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Boiard of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Idlewood Street, commencing at the westerly terminus of the 1956 layout of Idlewood Street, thence westerly for a distance of one hundred fifty (150) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Fiske Street, commencing at the northerly term^inus of the 1937 layout of said Fiske Street, thence northerly for a distance of approximately 80 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Richard Ave- nue, commencing on the easterly line of Dennison Drive, thence southeasterly and southerly for a distance of approximately 415.69 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Westwood Parkway, commencing at the end of the 1958 layout, thence southwesterly for a distance of approximately five hundred (500) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Pleasant Street; said money to be used under Chapter 90 of the General Laws in conjunction with money which may be allotted by the State and County, or both, for this purpose, or act anything thereon.

Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in this town, said money to be used in conjunction with money, which may be allotted by the State and County, or both, for this purpose, or act anything thereon.

Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and

36 appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of South Street from West Street to the beginning of the 1952 construction a distance of about one thousand nine hundred fifty two (1,952) feet, said construction to include adequate drainage, foundation, curbing on south side and a Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to bring Knoll- wood Avenue to grade and repave from South St. northerly for a distance of approximately two hundred (200) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Charlton Street, from Vinton Street northerly to the Southbridge-Charlton line, a distance of about 4,000 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Charlton Street from Vinton Street northerly to the Southbridge-Charlton line a distance of about four thousand (4,000) feet, said construction to consist of widening, grad- ing, adequate drainage, gravel foundations, penetrated and sealed with asphalt, or act anything thereon.

Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the resurfacing with Type I of Main Street from Everett Street to Walnut Street a distance of about nine hundred (900) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of and paving of Westwood Parkway from the terminus of the 1958 layout southwesterly for a distance of approximately five hundred (500) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 45. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Franklin Street from Dresser Street to Dupaul Street a distance of about three hundred ninety-two (392) feet, this construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, curbing, and asphaltic sidewalk on westerly side, or act anything thereon.

Article 46. To see if the Town will vote to raise and

37 appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Summer Street, from Elm Street to Everett Street a distance of four hundred thirty-two and seven tenths (432.7) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, curbing and asphaltic sidewalk on northerly side, or act anything thereon.

Article 47. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Dupaul Street from Marcy Street to Goddard Court a distance of about six hundred thirty (630) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, concrete curb on southerly side and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Litchfield Avenue from South Street to Birch Street a distance of one thousand seven hundred twenty-six (1,726) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, concrete curbing, and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Newell Avenue from South Street to Poplar Street a distance of about one thousand three hundred eighty (1,380) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, concrete curb on westerly side, replacement of concrete sidewalk on easterly side and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 50. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Poplar Street from Glover Street to Litchfield Ave. a distance of seven hundred eighty-five and thirty-one hundredths (785.31) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, curbing, reconstruction of existing sidewalk and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 51. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to resurface Worcester Street with Type I from the Central Street Bridge to the junction of Worcester Street and Mechanic Street, a distance of about two thousand (2000) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 52. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Plimpton Street, from Walcott Street northerly about one thousand one hundred (1,100) feet, said construction

38 to include necessary drainage, foundation, and to be surfaced with Type I, or act anything thereon.

Article 53. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the relocation and reconstruction of Durfee Street from the westerly terminus of the 1941 relocation of Durfee Street, westerly to Dennison Drive, or act anything thereon.

Article 54. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Williams Street, a distance of approximately four hundred one (401) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Cole Avenue from Dresser Street to Woodycrest Avenue, a distance of about 550 feet, said construction to consist of adequate foundation, curbmg, asphaltic sidewalks and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Cole Avenue from Woodycrest Avenue southwesterly to the end of the 1953 Acceptance for a distance of about seven hundred thirty (730) feet, said construction to consist of adequate foundation, curbing, drainage, and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Chestnut Street from Cisco Street southerly for a distance of approximately eight hundred (800) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, concrete curb, asphaltic sidewalk and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Armory Lane from the westerly line of Morris Street southwesterly for a distance of about five hundred sixty- nine and thirty-eight hundredths (569.38) feet. Said work to consist of bringing street to grade for its full width, adequate foundations, concrete curb, asphaltic sidewalks, and appurtenant work, surface to be Type I, or act anything thereon.

Article 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and

39 appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for the reconstruction of Lebanon Hill from approximately house #797 southerly to the Connecticut line, a distance of approximately 3,000 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Robert Street, from Pleasant Street westerly to Plimpton Street, a distance of about 238 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 61. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the repair of culvert crossing Main Street near Chestnut Street, or act anything thereon.

Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Prospect Street & Columbus Ave. a distance of about one thousand three hundred (1,300) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrov/ or transfer, a sum of money for the construction of a stormx drain on Roosevelt Drive beginning at the terminus of the 1953 drain construction and extending northeasterly to Idlev/ood Street for a distance of five hundred ten (510) feet, more or less, and to extend northwesterly along Idle- wood Street for a distance of three hundred (300) feet to the westerly line of Glenwood Street, a total distance of eight hundred ten (810) feet or act anything thereon.

Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Glenwood Street from Old Stur- bridge Road northerly for a distance of approximately 725 feet or act anything thereon.

Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain along proposed street from Forest Avenue to Hartwell Street, a distance of about four hundred seventy-five (475.00) feet or act anything thereon.

Article 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money, to install a 36 in. pipe, necessary fill, and gravel at swimming pool in order to provide continual access between High Street and Glover Street or act anything thereon.

40 Article 67. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $2,350.00 for installation of toilet facilities in the Henry St. Field House and sewer construction from Field House to Henry Street, or act anything thereon.

Article 68. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $5,000.00 for the leveling of field and protection of building at area abutting Morris Street, purchased by the Town for recreational purposes or act anything thereon.

Article 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Marjorie Lane from existing drainage system at land owned by William D. Grenier Real Estate & Development Co.; thence northeasterly for a distance of five hundred fifty (550) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Crystal Street from East Main Street to North St., a distance of about one thousand three hundred seventy-five (1,375) feet. And also to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Lens Street, from Crystal Street to Mechanic Street, a distance of about two hundred twenty (220) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, and to be surfaced with Type I, or act anything thereon.

Article 71. To see if the Town of Southbridge will authorize the Selectmen to execute a relocations agreement with the Government for the relocation, abandonment, rearrangement and/or alteration of Town Roads in connection with the West- ville Dam and Reservoir Project, including the acquisition of land necessary therefor, by purchase or eminent domain, and to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used for the aforesaid purposes or to be used in conjunction with funds allocated by State and/or County under provisions of Chapter 90, and to authorize the Selectmen to do any and all acts to accomplish the foregoing or take any action in relation thereto.

Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to provide lateral support along land of Ernest Cloutier bordering town property at Henry Street Field or act anything thereon.

Article 73. To see if the Town will authorize the Board

41 of Assessors to use a certain sum of free cash in the Treasury in computing the tax rate for 1960 or act anything thereon.

You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before. Given under our hands this 25th (twenty-fifth) day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty. RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DEGRENIER PETER GRAF Board of Selectmen

A true copy. Attest: Constable of Southbridge. Worcester, ss. Worcester, ss: Southbridge, Mass. Feb. 9, 1960 Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South St. Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 9th day of February, 1960. Blaise Trudeau Constable of Southbridge, Mass. Received Town Clerk's Office 1960 Feb. 9, P.M. 3:23, Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts. CLARE P. BOYER Attest: Town Clerk A true copy of warrant. Attest Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk

SPECIAL WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester, ss:

To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge,

in said county, GREETING: I

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you

are also required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the I Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in elections and town | affairs, to meet at the Strand Theater in said Southbridge,

42 on Monday, March 14, 1960 A.D., then and there to act on the following supplementary article sometime after seven (7:00) P.M. o'clock.

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase by Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars, retroactive to Janu- ary 1, 1960, for employees other than PF designation, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1; and the minimum and intermediate and maximum wage scales of Exhibit B-3 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon. You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before. Given under our hands this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty. RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER PETER GRAF Board of Selectmen A true copy. Attest: BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge. 2/24/60 Southbridge, Mass. February 24, 1960 Worcester, ss: Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 24th day of February, 1960. BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge Received Town Clerk's Office 1960 Feb 24, P.M. 1:54. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcetster, ss: To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge,

43 in said county, GREETING: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are also required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet at the Strand Theater in said Southbridge, on Monday, March 14, 1960 A.D. at 7:15 P.M. o'clock, then and there to act on the following article:

Article 1. To see if the town will vote to amend and increase by $200.00, retroactive to January 1, 1960, for employees other than PF designation, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1; and the minimum and intermediate and maximum wage scales of Exhibit B-33 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended, from time to time, or act anything thereon. You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before. Given under our hands this 3rd day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty.

RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER PETER GRAF Board of Selectmen A true copy. Attest: PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable of Southbridge 3/4/60 Southbridge, Mass. March 4, 1960

Worcester, ss: Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the otwn of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 4th day of March, 1960. PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable of Southbridge. Received Town Clerk's Office 1960 March 4, P.M. 2:48. A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

44 JACCB l:wards .

ANNUAL ELECTION HtkikCR 4, 196ff Total Vote Cast 2,925 1 A PlTGCiziCtS ji «• o Total MODERATOR 1 year (1) *Willard R. Stark 694 358 673 271 1,996 Blanks 295 162 356 116 929

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Willard R. Stark declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SELECTMEN 1 year (3) *Armand O. DeGrenier 595 249 545 165 1,554 *Raymond J. Lataille 585 309 569 207 1,669 Earl C. Anderson 150 118 132 92 492 *Armand O. Bellerive 685 324 677 253 1,939 Frank DiGregorio 194 131 244 114 683 James T. Lapriore 147 88 296 72 603 Gerard J. Nichol 2 2 Blanks 611 342 624 256 1,833

TOTAL 2,967 1,560 3,087 1,161 8,775 Messrs. Armand O. DeGrenier, Raymond J. Lataille and Armand O. Bellerive declared elected and they qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

BOARD OF ASSESSORS 3 years (1) *Ernest A. Farland 728 302 735 209 1,974 Albert Gryncewicz 210 187 236 143 776 Blanks 51 31 58 35 175

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Ernest A. Farland declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

BOARD OF HEALTH 3 years (1) *Armand 0. DeGrenier 772 386 784 260 2,202 Blanks 217 134 245 127 723

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Armand O. DeGrenier declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

CEMETERY COMMITTEE 3 years (1) *Lectance Landry 775 373 775 257 2,180 Blanks 214 147 254 130 745

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Lectance Landry declared elected nad he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

45 CEMETERY COMMITTEE 1 year (1) (To finish unexpired term.) George H. Braman 282 157 240 183 862 *Henry O. Montigny 619 299 693 170 1,781 Blanks 88 64 96 34 282

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Henry O. Montigny declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

TAX COLLECTOR 3 years (1) *Elizabeth M. Duhamel 827 419 830 304 2,380 Blanks 162 101 199 83 545

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Elizabeth M. Duhamel declared elected and she qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE 3 years (1) *Hermas Lippe 780 394 787 273 2,234 Blanks 209 126 242 114 691

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Hermas Lippe declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SOUTHBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD 5 years (1) *Roland A. Pontbriand 639 312 578 224 1,753 Leo R. Berthiaume 241 144 349 116 850 Blanks 109 64 102 47 322

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Roland A. Pontbriand declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE 3 yea (3) *Lorenzo Beaupre 543 274 581 157 1,555 Mario J. DeAngelis 372 252 425 242 1,291 Francis L. Bousquet 562 297 580 181 1,620 Raymond A. Brodeur 459 215 510 122 1,306 Leopold H. Lemmelin 435 233 402 208 1,278 Blanks 596 289 589 251 1,725

TOTAL 2,967 1,560 3,087 1,161 8,775 Messrs. Lorenzo Beaupre, Francis L. Bousquet and Ray- mond A. Brodeur declared elected and they qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SEWER COMMISSIONER 3 years (1) Edmond J. Bernier 268 192 338 161 959

46 *Leo P. LeBoeuf 624 272 604 190 1,690 Blanks 97 56 87 36 276

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Leo P. LeBoeuf declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY 5 years (1) Lionel H. Duval 679 307 680 172 1,838 Dante D. Nicoletti 223 153 265 173 814 Blanks 87 60 84 42 273

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Lionel H. Duval declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUNDS 3 years (1) *Charles E. Hart 750 389 785 289 2,213 Blanks 239 131 244 98 712

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Charles E. Hart declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

WORLD WAR MEMORIAL TRUSTEES 3 years (2) *Henry Peloquin 699 329 723 215 1,966 *Stavri B. Yanka 464 257 539 175 1,435 Christi Malisory 256 151 272 159 838 Blanks 559 303 524 225 1,611

TOTAL 1,978 1,040 2,058 774 5,850 Messrs. Henry Peloquin and Stavri B. Yanka declared elected and they qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

CONSTABLE 3 years (1) *Paul J. Libuda 406 266 554 178 1,404 George N. Caplette 271 72 249 65 657 George H. Fitts 265 139 151 126 681 Blanks 47 43 75 18 183

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Paul J. Libuda declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

PARK COMMISSIONER 3 years (1) *Roland J. Langevin 603 265 638 154 1,660 Vincent J. Osimo 296 201 320 203 1,020 Blanks 90 54 71 30 245

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925

47 Roland J. Langevin declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

TREE WARDEN 1 year (1) ^Chester J. Maska 791 410 819 301 2,321 Blanks 198 110 210 86 604

TOTAL 989 520 1,029 387 2,925 Chester J. Maska declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk. * Declared elected. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

Annual Election—March 4, 1960. The follov/ing is a report of the precincts: Precinct 1—989 reported at 11:41 P.M. on March 4, 1960. Precinct 2—520 reported at 10:58 P.M. on March 4, 1960. Precinct 3—1,029 reported at 11:15 P.M. on March 4, 1960. Precinct 4—387 reported at 10:15 P.M. on March 4, 1960. The results of the ballot were announced at 12:45 A.M. on March 5, 1960. The following were notified of the List of Candidates voted for in the Town of Southbridge, March 4, 1960: Herman B. Dine, Director of Accounts, Register of Deeds, Robert Gallagher, Mass. Dept. of Commerce, State Housing

Committee, Sheriff Bennett, Dept. of Correction . . . appointment of Chief of Police and Com. of Public Safety . . . appointment of Fire Chief. On May 11th I notified Register of Deeds and Mass. Dept. of Commerce of the resignation of Ernest J. Tremblay of the Southbridge Planning Board and also notified them of Mr. Francis B. Flanagan's appointment. Mr. Flanagan qualified before me on April 11, 1960. His term to expire March 3, 1961. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

RECOUNT FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEEMAN March 23, 1960 Lorenzo Beaupre 543 272 581 157 1,553 Mario J. DeAngelis 375 251 424 241 1,291 Francis L. Bousquet 559 298 582 184 1,623 Raymond A. Brodeur 462 213 509 120 1,304 Leopold H. Lemmelin 433 235 402 208 1,278 Blanks 595 291 589 251 1,726

TOTAL 2,967 1,560 3,087 1,161 8,775 A true record of the recount of votes by the Registrars of Voters.

48 AttGSt! CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. The results of recount were announced at 10:30 P.M.

ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

MARCH 14, 1960 In accordance to the By-Laws Article 3, Section 7 the moderator, Willard R. Stark appointed tellers. Said tellers admitted only registered voters to enter said adjourned town meeting. Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by moderator Willard R. Stark. VOTED: That the reading of the warrant be dispensed with. The moderator announced the following: "Recommenda- tions of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. However, substitute motions may be presented from the floor." The moderator further stated "In accordance to the By-Laws, Article III, Sec. 17, no person shall speak for more than ten (10) minutes on any question unless his time shall be extended by vote of the meeting."

Article 1. VOTED: in the affirmative.

Article 2. (unanimous) VOTED: In the affirmative. Boston, Mass., Nov. 23, 1960. The foregoing by-law is hereby approved. EDWARD J. McCORMACK, JR. Attorney General Published in Southbridge News Dec. 5, 6, 7.

Article 3. VOTED: That the Town authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of its members to the office or position to Board Physician at a salary of $630 00 per annum and to the office of Parochial School Physician at a salary of $870.00 per annum.

Article 4. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 5. Mr. E. Tremblay, former Board of Review member inquired if the increase of wages were in accordance

to Article MCX, Sec. 9 . . . "Duties of Board of Review." Finance Committee Chairman replied. "No." The moderator recessed the annual adjourned town meeting at 7:15 P.M.

49 He explained the reason for the recess: "A Special Town Meeting was necessitated by the fact that the warrant for the annual town meeting was closed prior to consideration of the hike for town employees and officials." Mr. Dine, Director of Department of Corporations and Taxation, State House, Boston approved the calling of this special town meeting. The warrant for this special town meeting w^as posted March 4, 19-60. However, another warrant (consisting same article) was posted on Feb. 24, 1960. This warrant read: "to act on the following supplementary article sometime after seven o'clock." The warrant posted on March 4, 1960 stated "to act on following article at 7:15 P.M." was acted on first. For the first time in the town's history, two special town meetings were held during the course of an annual adjourned town meeting. This created lots of interest throughout the state. The Town Clerk read the Special Town Meeting warrant and the officer's return thereon.

COPY OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss:

To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said county GREETING:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are also required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in Elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Strand Theater in said Southbridge, on Monday, March 14, 1960 A.D. at 7:15 P.M. o'clock, then and there to act on the following article:

Article L To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase by $200.00, retrocative to January 1, 1960, for employees other than PF designation, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1; and the m.inimum and intermediate and maximum wage scales of Exhibit B-3 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon. You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Tov/n Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before.

50 Given under our hands this (3rd) third day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty. RALMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER PETER GRAF Board of Selectmen A true copy. Attest: PAUL J. LIBUDA Constable of Southbridge. March 4, 1960

Southbridge, Mass. March 4, 1960 Worcester, ss: Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro

Bros , South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 4th day of March, 1960. PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable Received Town Clerk's Office 1960 March 4, P.M. 2.48. Town of Southbridge, Mass. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER Town Clerk. A true copy. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER Town Clerk.

The moderator announced a recess of the Special Town Meeting. At this time he announced: "Now we'll go back to the adjourned annual town meeting, article 5." After many pros and cons upon the duties of the Board of Review and said duties not accomplished the town counsel concurred but said: "this did not prevent action being taken by the meeting."

Article 5. VOTED: That Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, Exhibit A and Exhibit B-2 as amended from time to time be amended, retroactive to January 1, 1960 to read as follows: EXHIBIT A Pay Pay Range Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum F-1 Fire Fighter $4,000.00 $4,300.00 F-2 Fire Lieutenant 4,300.00 4,600 00 F-3 Fire Captain 4,600.00 4,900.00^

51 F-4 Assist. Fire Chief 4,900.00 5,200.00 F-5 Fire Chief 5,800.00 6,500.00 P-1 Patrolman* 4,000.00 4,600.00 P-2 Police Sergeant 4,600.00 4,900 00 P-3 Deputy Police Chief 5,000.00 5,500.00 P-4 PoUce Chief 5,800.00 6,500.00 * Patrolman while on Civil Service probation to receive minimum of $4,000.00 for 6 months; $4,100.00 from 6 months to 1 year.

EXHIBIT B-2 POLICE AND FIRE SALARY SCALE Pay Minimum Intermediates Maximum Scale (1) (2) F-1 $4,000.00 $4,100.00 $4,200.00 $4,300.00 F-2 4,300.00 4,400.00 4,500 00 4,600.00 F-3 4,600.00 4,700.00 4,800 00 4,900.00 F-4 4,900.00 5,000.00 5,100.00 5,200.00 F-5 5,800.00 6,000.00 6,300.00 6,500.00 P-1 4,000.00 4,200 00 4,400.00 4,600.00 P-2 4,600.00 4,700.00 4,800.00 4,900.00 P-3 5,000.00 5,100.00 5,300.00 5,500.00 P-4 5,800.00 6,000.00 6,300.00 6,500.00 The moderator announced a recess. Then he stated: "Now we'll vote on Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting." The moderator read the article and the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Mr. E. Tremblay stated: "That he would like to submit a substitute motion.'" A short recess declared by the moderator so that Mr. Tremblay could write his substitute motion. Mr. Tremblay presented the following substitute motion. Said substitute motion read by the moderator and was duly seconded. Mr. Tremblay's substitute motion. VOTED: That the town raise and appropriate the following sum of money, $5,000.00 to amend compensation plan increasing wage scales by $300.00. During the pros and cons of Mr. Tremblay's substitute motion and on the Finance Committee's motion and discussions relevant to recommendations and duties of the present Board of Review and whether or not said Board had recommended pay increases the Town Counsel was asked for his opinion of the substitute motion presented by Mr. Tremblay. The Town Counsel stated: "In his opinion the substitute motion presented by Mr. Tremblay was not clear enough. It did not indicate whether all employees were to receive the $300.00 increase or only those who already attained the maximum and if it were meant for all employees. There was not suf-

52 ficent appropriation to meet this increased budget and if it were voted by the town's people and alternately turned down in Boston, then the town employees would receive no raise. Atty. Caprera addressed the moderator and asked for a point of order. "He said he could not understand the town counsel's position because in his opinion the substitute motion was not clear enough." The town counsel announced: "That he thought he had just stated that." The moderator stated a point of order: "That said substitute motion be removed from the floor." VOTED: (unanimous) In the affirmative. The moderator at this time announced: "Now we'll act on Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting (the recommendation of the Fin. Com.) VOTED: (unanimous) That Exhibit A, Exhibit B-1 and Exhibit B-3 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended, be further amended by the insertion of an additional step-up for all full time employees, except those employees having P designations and F designations so that the maximum salary scale of all full time employees except those having P designations and F designations shall be increased by $100 00 and that the sum of $1,615.40 be appropriated and applied to the following salary accounts: Accountant: Accountant's Salary $ 80.77 Salary of Clerk 80.77 Engineering: Salary of Engineer 80.77 Salary of Civil Engineer 80.77 Highways: Superintendent's Salary 80.77 Laborers 726.93 Veterans' Services: Director's Salary 80.77 Salary of Clerk 80.77 Sewer Department: Salary of Caretakers 161.54 Assessors: Salary of Clerk 80.77 Police Dept.: Salary of Janitor 80.77 The moderator announced another recess. The Town Clerk read the Special Town Meeting warrant and officer's return thereon. The moderator states: "It's now 8:11 P.M. said special town meeting warrant now no longer in existence because of the time element."

53 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT MARCH 14, 1960 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester, ss:

To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said county, GREETING:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are also required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in Elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Strand Theater in said Southbridge, on Monday, March 14, 1960 A.D., then and there to act on the following supplementary article sometime after seven (7:00) P.M. o'clock.

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase by $200.00, retroactive to January 1, 1960, for employees other than PF designation, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1; and the minimum and intermediate and maximum wage scales of Exhibit B-3 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon. You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before. Given under our hands this 24th day of February in the vear of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty. RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER PETER GRAF Board of Selectmen BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge February 24, 1960 A true copy. Attest:

Southbridge, Mass. February 24, 1960 Worcester, ss: Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro

54 Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 24th day of February, 1960. BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge. Received Town Clerk's Office 1960 Feb. 24, P.M. 1:54. Town of Southbridge. A true copy. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk Motion made, seconded and carried: VOTED: Indefinite postponement. Dissolved: 8:12 P.M. The moderator stated: "We'll proceed with Article 6 of the adjourned annual town meeting.'"

Article 6. VOTED Indefinite postponement.

Article 7. VOTED Indefinite postponement.

Article 8. VOTED That the Town raise and appropriate the following sums of money: MODERATOR: Other Expenses $ 912.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE: Other expenses 350.00 SELECTMEN: Salary of Assistant Clerk $ 2,975.00 Other expenses 1,000.00 Extra clerk hire 650.00 Precinct expenses 500.00

5,125.00 ACCOUNTANT: Accountant's Salary 4,800.00 Clerk hire 2,260.00 Extra clerical 300.00 Other expenses 600.00

7,960.00 TREASURER: Salary of clerkc 2,800.00 Extra clericalcleri 2,300.00 Other expenses 2,000.00

7,100.00

55 TAX COLLECTOR: Salaries of clerks 5,775.00 Other expenses 3,215.00

8,990.00 ASSESSORS: Salaries of clerks 10,275.00 Other expenses 1,300 00 Travel expenses 500.00 Safe for abstracts 1,235.00 Filing Cabinet 420.00

* Note: Salaries of clerks was a counted vote. Result of count: Affirmative: 106 Negative: 34. Count of the middle aisle was doubted by a voter and the moderator requested monitors to recount middle aisle. Result of 2nd count: Affirmative: 65 Result of 3rd count: Affirmative: 60 Final tabulation of vote: Affirmative: 109 Negative: 34. The moderator announced: "It's a vote." * Tellers named by the moderator. 13,730.00 TOWN CLERK: Clerk hire 3,100.00 Other expenses 1,211.00 Extra clerical 1,100.00

5,411.00 ELECTION AND REGISTRATION: Salary of 3 registrars 600.00 Salary of clerk of board 350.00 Election expenses 10,380.00 Re-listing expenses 1,821.00

13,151.00 LAW: Salary of Town Counsel 2,500.00 Other expenses 500.00

3,000.00 TOWN HALL: Salary of Janitor 3,400.00 Other expenses 6,500.00

9,900.00

56 ENGINEERING: Salary of Engineer 6,700.00 Salary of Personnel 14,250.00 Other expenses 2,100.00

23,050.00 RETIREMENT BOARD: Salary of Clerk 840.00 Other expenses 300.00

1,140.00

PLANNING BOARD: Expenses 550.00

POLICE DEPARTMENT: Salary of Chief 6,300.00 Salary of Deputy Chief 5,300.00 Salary of Patrolman Sergeant 4,700.00 Salaries of Regular Officers 98,400.00 Salary of Janitor 2,418.00 Special Police, Matrons, Doctors, School Guards 8,620.00

Total Payroll 125,738.00 Fingerprint and identification equipment 300.00 Building repairs 600.00 School Safety Patrol Supplies 500 00 Officers' equipment 650.00 Other expenses 12,180.00 New cruiser 2,725.00 New uniforms 2,900.00 Police Officers Training School 370.00 Purchase of Mobile Radio Units 1,780.00

22,005.00

147,743.00

PARKING METER DIVISION: Officers' salaries 13,200.00 Signs, Parts, Painting, etc. 4,500.00

17,700.00

Total Police Department 165,443.00

57 Less—Amounts transferred from parking meter fund 17,700.00

Total Appropriation 147,743.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Salary of Chief 5,800.00 Salary of Assistant Chief 5,100.00 Salaries of Captains 9,600.00 Salaries of Permantnt Firemen 79,600.00 Salaries of Call Men 7,100.00

Total Payroll 107,200.00 Travel—Out of town 150.00 Other expenses 6,895.00 Fire Alarm Boxes 1,500.00 Clothing allowance 875 00 Oxygen tank recharge 100.00 New station wagon 2,785.00 Replacement of hose 600.00

12,905.00

HYDRANTS: 33,500.00

FOREST FIRE: Other expenses 1,630.00 Replacement of hose 400.00

2,030.00 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: Salary of Sealer 1,800.00 Other expenses 400.00

2,200.00 TREE WARDEN: Labor and expenses 2,200.00 Dutch Elm disease 3,500.00

5,700.00

MOTH EXTERMINATION: 400.00 DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY: 2,000.00

58 WIRE INSPECTOR: Salary of Inspector 900.00 Other expenses 200.00

1,100.00 AMBULANCE: Expenses 1,385.00 BUILDING INSPECTOR: Salary of Inspector 850.00 Other expenses 175.00

1,025.00 DOG OFFICER: Salary of Officer 350.00 Other expenses 900.00

1,250.00

STREET LIGHTS: 30,000.00 CIVILIAN DEFENSE: Expenses 4,700.00 Auxiliary Police 500.00 Auxiliary Firemen 500.00

I 5,700.00 SCHOOLS: Salaries—Instruction and Other 565,488.00 Other Expenses 158,586.00 Audio Visual Aids 2,000.00 Driver Education 1,500.00 Playgrounds 4,500.00 Athletic Fund 2,000.00 Dresser Street Field (Salary and Maintenance) 8,700.00 Music 2,000.00 Federal Lunch Program 3,500.00 Contingency 5,000.00

753,274.00 LIBRARY: Salaries 17,036.00 Books, Periodicals and expenses 7,129.00

24,165.00

59 HIGHWAYS: Salary of Superintendent 4,800 00 Labor 46,310.00 Oil and Sand for roads 7,000.00 Other expenses 9,840.00 Snow and Ice 18,000.00 New Road Machinery Equipment 13,800.00 Substitute motion presented on New Road Machinery Equip- ment. VOTED: To eliminate the screening portable plant. (Said amount of $9,500.00 for said plant.) Substitute motion not seconded. The moderator announced: "No motion." Road Machinery Maintenance 12,000.00 Town Dump 3,158.00 Town Dump—Rodent Control 600.00 Rubbish Collection 5,500.00 Sidewalk Repairs 2,000.00 Drain Pipes 1,000.00

124,008.00 SOCIAL WELFARE: Sal. of Dir. of Public Assit. 5,650.00 Sal. of Social Wkrs 15,060.00 Sal. of Clerks 9,850.00

30,560.00 From Federal Grants 6,500.00

Total Appropriation 24,060.00 General Relief 56,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 37,148.00 Old Age Assistance 197,000.00 Disability Assistance 13,900.00

VETERANS BENEFITS: Relief Grants VETERANS SERVICES: Director's Salary 4,400.00 Salary of Clerk 2,800.00 Other expenses 850.00 Part-time clerical 500.00

8,550.00

60 SOLDIERS BURIALS: 500.00

MAINTENANCE OF VETERANS' GRAVES: 600.00 BOARD OF HEALTH: Salaries: Agent 800.00 Board Physician £»OA AA 0'7A AA Jrarocnial bcnool Fnysician i^oaiaLrist Nurse 3,700.00 Clerks 300.00 Dental Clinic 770.00 Plumbing Inspector 3,800.00 Food Inspector 300.00 Milk Inspector 300.00 Sanitary Inspector 500.00 Animal Inspector 350.00

12,570.00 Expenses: Tuberculosis and Contagious Diseases 1,500.00 Premature Birth 1,000.00 Traveling expenses 475.00 Other expenses 500.00

3,475.00 Salaries: Bal. brought forward 12,570.00

Total Board of Health 16,045.00 SEWER DEPARTMENT: Salaries of Caretakers and Operators 23,015.00 Chlorine and Other Chemicals 6,500.00 Other expenses 6,113.00 Rebuilding Manholes 1,000.00 Bucket Sewer Loader 4,000 00 Pump 500.00

41,128.00 RECREATION: Swimming Pool: Salaries 3,800.00 Other expenses 750.00 Red Cross Instructions 200.00 Special Water Account 950.00 New instructions 1,000.00

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Q Q 1 Q Tl PC 1 SOO 00 yjiLiQT Hixpenses oOU.UU Maintenance and Improvements 1,350.00 Power Lawn Mower ** ** Amendment on Amount of $250.00 for Power Lawn Mower presented and seconded. Power Lawn Mower amended: $150.00 and the remaining $100.00 transferred to Other Expenses. No objection from Fin. Com. Amendment voted. Power Lawn Mower 150.00 Toilet Facilities—Field House 2,350.00 Winter Sports: Salaries 300.00 Other expenses 300.00 Program for Retarded Children: Expenses 1,900.00

Total Recreation 19,550.00

PENSIONS: Pensions (Non-Contributory) 2,775.00 Pension Accumulation Fund 47,921.00 Group Insurance 15,500.00

66,196.00 CEMETERIES AND ENTERPRISES: 6,560.00

INSURANCE: 25,000.00

PARKS: 600.00

MEMORIAL DAY: 1,050.00

VETERANS' DAY: 750.00

TOWN CLOCK: 50.00

ANNUAL REPORTS: 3,500.00 MAIN STREET—DRESSER

62 PARK MAINTENANCE: 1,628.00

WORLD WAR MEMORIAL: 400.00 SPECIAL REPAIRS-

WORLD WAR MEMORIAL: 435.00

TOWN HALL REPAIRS: 1,000.00

WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL: 200.00

GARBAGE COLLECTION: 8,998.00

INFIRMARY EXPENSES: 100.00

ADVISORY BOARD OF REVIEW: 1,000.00

NATIONAL GUARD ACCOUNTS: 1,000.00

SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY: 100.00

CHRISTMAS DECORATION COMMITTEE: 1,000.00

DISABLED VETS QUARTERS 525.00

VFW LEONIDE LEMIRE POST QUARTERS: 1,125.00

ITALIAN-AMERICAN VETS QUARTERS: 725.00

POLISH-AMERICAN VETS QUARTERS: 625.00

MOSQUITO CONTROL: 500.00

FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE FUND: 10,000.00

INTEREST ON REVENUE LOANS: 8,000.00

FUNDED DEBT—AIRPORT LOAN: 5,000.00 INTEREST ON FUNDED DEBT-

SCHOOL LOAN: 21,175.00

Article 9. VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the following sums of money to be paid as salary to the elected officers of the Town at the annual rates indicated herein, beginning January 1, 1960, in accordance with provisions of Sec-

63 tion 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended: SELECTMEN: Salary of Chairman $ 650.00 Salary of Second Member 550.00 Salary of Third Member 550.00

SALARY OF TREASURER: 3,200.00

SALARY OF TAX COLLECTOR 4,900.00 ASSESSORS: Salary of Chairman 700.00 Salary of 2nd member 700.00 Salary of 3rd member 700.00

SALARY OF MODERATOR: 100.00

SALARY OF TOWN CLERK: 4,900.00

TREE WARDEN: Per Hour 1.9p BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Salary of Chairman $ 800.00 Salary of Second JNIember 800.00 Salary of Third Member 800.00

Total Salaries 2.400.00 Less—Federal Grants 1,200.00

To be raised by Town 1,200.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Salary of Chairman 150 00 Salary of Second Member 150.00 Salary of Third Member 150.00

SEWER COMMISSIONERS: Salary of Chairman 200.00 Salary of Second Member 200.00 Salary of Third Member 200.00

Article 10. VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 11. (unanimous) VOTED: In the affirmative. Boston, Mass., Nov. 23, 1960. The foregoing amendment to By-Laws is hereby approved, /s/ Edward J. McCormack,

64 Jr. Attorney General. Published in Southbridge News Dec. 5, 6, 7.

Article 12. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 13. (unanimous) VOTED: That the sum of $70,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of constructing new quarters to house the equipment of the Highway Department and tearing down the present Town Barn with work to be done by contract and to meet said appropriation, the sum of $10,000.00 to be raised in the tax levy of the current year and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby authorized to borrow the sum of $60,000.00 under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore pyable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than five years from the date of issue of the first bond or note.

Article 14. VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 15. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 16. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 17. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 18. VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,400.00 work to be done by contract under the supervision of the Town En- gineer, said contract to be awarded by the Board of Select- men.

Article 19. VOTED: That the sum of $8,250.00 be appropriated to be used in conjunction with federal funds according to provisions of Title VII, Section 701, Housing Acts of 1954, as amended for preparation of a comprehensive or master plan for the Town of Southbridge, and to create a nine (9) member Master Plan Committee, consisting of one member to be appointed by and from each one of the following boards and organizations: Planning Board, Public Improvement Committee, Finance Committee, Retail Trade Division, Tri- Community Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Division, Tri- Community Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Com- merce and three members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, said members to hold office, pending faithful performance of their duties, until discharged by vote of town meeting or until their death or resignation. Said Master Plan Committee shall be authorized to perform all actions necessary for the preparation of said comprehensive or master plan including, but not limited to the selection of consultants, and,

65 with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, enter into and execute all necessary contracts with the Department of Com- merce of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Consultants and/or Federal Government, and to do all acts incidental thereon.

Article 20. The following motion presented, seconded and carried: (The moderator announced that a 2/3 vote was necessary on this vote.) VOTED: That this article be voted in the affirmative. (2 voted in opposition.) VOTED: To amend section 11 of Article XIX of the Town By-Laws as Revised in 1956, by striking out from the first sentence thereof, the following words: "only except where the storm sewer is above the area way, in which case the area may be connected with the sanitary sewer if properly trapped and approved by the Board of Health," and by further striking out the word "but" in said first sentence and replacing with the word "and", so that the said first sentence of section 11 shall read as follows: "All roofs, and paved areas, yards, courts and court yards shall be drained into the storm water drainage system and not into the separate sewers intended for sewage," and by adding the following paragraph 3 of said section: "Storm water and drainage water from cellars, roofs, paved areas, yards, courts and court yards and from any other areas shall not be drained into the sewers intended for sewage system, either directly or indirectly." Boston, Mass., Nov. 23, 1960. The foregoing amendment to By-Laws is hereby approved, /s/ Edward J. McCormack, Jr. Attorney General. Published in Southbridge News, Dec. 5, 6, 7.

Article 21. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: In the affirmative for Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars and that the survey be made under the supervision of the Board of Health.

Article 22. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 23. VOTED: In the affirmative for $10,000.00 for the purpose of correcting the sewer lines along Dean and Crystal Streets, work to be done by contract.

Article 24. VOTED: In the affirmative for $442.83.

Article 25. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 26. VOTED: Indefinite postponement. |

Article 27. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and defeated:

66 VOTED: In the affirmative for $3,000.00 (Fin. Com.'s motion was also defeated.) VOTED: In the affirmative for $2,000.00 ** (see reconsideration)

Article 28. VOTED: In the affirmative. No funds required.

Article 29. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: (unanimous). VOTED: In the affirmative and that the sum of $2,500.00 be raised and appropriated and that said sum be applied to the Cadj^ Brook Land Damage Account.

Article 30. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: (unanimous) That this matter be referred to the Southbridge Airport Committee for the purpose of enabling it to obtain a complete report for presentation at the next meeting.

Article 31. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: (unanimous) That this matter be referred to the Southbridge Airport Committee for the purpose of enabling it to obtain a complete report for presentation at the next meeting.

Article 32. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 33. The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 34. The following motion presented, seconded and carried. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 35. The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 36. The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 37. VOTED: In the affirmative for $8,000.00.

Article 38. VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,500.00.

67 Article 39. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: That the sum of $20,000.00 be taken from the tax levy of 1960 to reconstruct South Street beginning from station 44 -|- 50 to about 51 + 50, substantially as shown on plan in Town Engineer's Office. Said work to be done by contract under supervision of Town Engineer.

Article 40. VOTED: In the affirmative for $700.00 with work to be done by the Highway Department under the supervision of the Town Engineer. **** Counted vote to reconsider Art. 27: Affirm. 57 Neg. 21 **** RECONSIDERATION of Article 27. The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: In the affirmative for $2,000.00 (Not a unanimous vote.)

Article 41. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 42. VOTED: In the affirmative for $5,000.00 to widen, grade and to make other necessary repairs to make road adequately passable in accordance with Town Engineer's layout, work to be done by Highway Department, under the supervision of the Town Engineer.

Article 43. VOTED: In the affirmative for $5,650.00, with work to be done by contract.

Article 44. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 45. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 46. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 47. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 48. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 49. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 50. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 51o VOTED: In the affirmative for $11,500.00, with work to be done by contract.

Article 52. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

68 Arllcle 53. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 54. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 55. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 56. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 57. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 58. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 59. VOTED: In the affirmative for $2,000.00 with work to be done by the Highway Department under the supervision of the Town Engineer.

Article 60. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 61. VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,000.00, with work to be done by the Highway Department under the supervision of the Town Engineer.

Article 62. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 63. VOTED: In the affirmative for $7,200.00, with work to be done by the Highway Department under the supervision of the Town Engineer.

Article 64. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 65. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 66. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 67. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 68. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and defeated. VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the 1960 tax levy for the levehng of the field and to repair the building at the Morris Street area purchased by the Town for recreation purposes, this work to be done under the supervision of the Recreation Committee. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 69. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 70. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

69 Article 71. (unanimous) VOTED: In the affirmative for $5,000.00.

Article 72. VOTED: In the affirmative for $100.00, work to be done under supervision of the Highway Department.

Article 73. VOTED: That the sum of $53,000.00 from the Free Cash in the Treasury be used by the Board of Assessors in computing the tax rate for 1960. At 10:50 P.M. it was voted that the meeting under this warrant be dissolved. A true record. Attest:

Tow^n Warrant For April 18, 1960 Special Town Meeting COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester, ss.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said County, GREETING:

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a sub-taxiway, parking area, and apron, extension of runway to 3,500 feet, installation of lights, construction of parallel taxiway, and appurtenant work at the Southbridge Municipal Air- port, substantially as shown on Master Plan now on file in the office of the Town Engineer, said money to be used in conjunction with money allocated by the Federal Government and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, said work to be done by contract under supervision of the Southbridge Airport Commis- sion, or act anything thereon.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the relocation of Barefoot Road in accordance with the requirements needed to construct parallel taxiway and appurtenant work as shown on Master Plan of the Southbridge Municipal Airport now on file in the office of the Town Engineer, said work to be done by con-

70 tract under the supervision of the Town Engineer and to be completed prior to start of the 1961 construction at the South- bridge Municipal Airport; said relocation to be in accordance with Chapter 82 of the General Laws, or act anything thereon.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Fiske Street, commencing at the northerly terminus of the 1937 layout of said Fiske Street, thence northerly for a distance of approximately 80 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Idlewood Street, commencing at the westerly terminus of the 1956 layout of Idlewood Street thence westerly for a distance of one hundred fifty (150) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Richard Avenue, commencing on the easterly line of Dennison Drive, thence southeasterly and southerly for a distance of approximately 415.69 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Westwood Park- way, commencing at the end of the 1958 layout, thence southwesterly for a distance of approximately five hundred (500) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of and paving of Westwood Parkway from the terminus of the 1958 layout southwesterly for a distance of approximately five hundred (500) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain along proposed street from Forest Avenue to Hartwell Street, a distance of about four hundred seventy-five (475.00) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to be used for the remodeling of Memorial Hall and annex, or act anything thereon.

71 Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to purchase a Station Wagon for the use of the Engineering Department, or to increase travel expense for the Engineering Department, or act anything thereon.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Morris Street, from the southerly terminus of existing sewer for a distance of about five hundred ninety-five (595) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $250 to construct permanent troughs for fireworks displays at West Street Athletic Field, or act anything thereon.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Marjorie Lane from existing drainage system at land owned by William D. Grenier Real Estate and Development Co.; thence northeasterly for a distance of five hundred fifty (550) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $1000.00 for the Police Department Special Compensation and Medical Account, or act anything thereon.

ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DEGRENIER Board of Selectmen

A true copy. Attest: CHARLES L. MONTIGNY Constable of Southbridge Southbridge, Mass., April 11, 1960

Southbridge, Mass. April 11, 1960 Worcester, ss: Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned

72 the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 9th day of February, 1960. CHARLES L. MONTIGNY, Constable of Southbridge. A true copy. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk Received Town Clerk's Office 1960, April 11, P.M. 3:02. Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 18, I960 Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by moderator Willard R. Stark. VOTED: That the reading of the warrant be dispensed with. The moderator announced the following: "Recommenda- tions of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. However, substitute motions may be presented from the floor."

Article 1. VOTED: That the sum of $19,804.00 be appropriated for the construction of a sub-taxiway, parking area, and apron, extension of runway to 3,500 feet, installation of lights and appurtenant work at the Southbridge Municipal Airport, said sum to be used in conjunction with money allocated by the Federal Government and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $2,804.00 to be transferred from the Airport Reconstruction Account, the sum of $2,000.00 to be appropriated from a gift to the Town from American Optical Company, and the sum of $15,000.00 to be raised in the tax levy of the current year. Atty. Morrill raised question of a quorum. The moderator named tellers and the voters were counted: Result of count: 68. Lacking a quorum the moderator declared a recess for ten minutes. The moderator announced: "return at 7:50 P.M.'* At 7:50 P.M. another count taken: Result of count: 95. Lacking a quorum the moderator announced another recess, (in chair.) At the end of the recess another count was taken: Result of count: 101. 101 did constitute a quorum.

Article 2. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 3. The following motion presented, seconded and carried:

73 VOTED (unanimous) To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Fiske Street, commencing at the northerly terminus of the 1937 layout of said Fiske Street, thence northerly for a distance 115 feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 4. The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: (unanimous) To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Idlewood Street commencing at the westerly terminus of the 1956 layout of Idlewood Street, thence westerly for a distance of 150 feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 5. The following motion presented, seconded and carried. VOTED (unanimous) To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Richard Avenue, commencing on the easterly line of Dennison Drive thence southeasterly and southerly for a distance of 415.69 feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 6. The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED (unanimous) To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Westwood Parkway, commencing at the end of the 1958 layout, thence southwesterly for a distance of 500 feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 7. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 8. The following substitute motion presented^ seconded and lost: VOTED: That the Town construct on proposed street from Forest Avenue to Hartwell Street a storm drain for a distance of approximately 100 feet, and that the sum of $500.00 be taken from the tax levy of 1960, and that said work be done by the Highway Department, provided that the town obtain proper easements either through purchase or eminent domain. ** VOTED: Indefinite postponement. ** Vote on substitute motion counted by tellers. Result of count: Affirmative: 3 Negative: 45.

Article 9. VOTED: In the affirmative for Fifteen Hun-

74 dred Dollars ($1,500.00) from the E & D Account. Work to be done by contract under the supervision of the Town Engineer; said contract to be awarded by the Selectmen.

Article 10. VOTED: In the affirmative for Five Hun- dred ($500.00) Dollars from the E & D Account; said amount to be placed in the travel expense account of the Engineering Department.

Article 11. VOTED: In the affirmative for Four Thou- sand Six Hundred ($4,600.00) Dollars from the E & D Account for the construction of a sanitary sewer drain on Morris Street from the southerly terminus of existing sewer, for a distance of about 595 feet. Work to be done under the supervision of the Sewer Department.

Article 12. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 13. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 14. VOTED: In the affirmative for Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) from the E & D Account for the Police De- partment Special Compensation and Medical Account.

VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 8:10 P.M. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss: To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge GREETING: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the Inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in primaries to meet in the four precincts,

e.i.; Precinct No. 1, Mary E. Wells High School; Precinct No. 2, West Street School; Precinct No. 3, Sacred Heart Parish Hall; Precinct No. 4, Eastford Road School; on Tuesday, the twenty-sixth day of April, 1960 at 2:00 o'clock P.M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices:

24 DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Democratic Party.

12 ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Democratic Party.

75 10 DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Republican Party.

10 ALTERNATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the RepubUcan Party.

4 DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, 3rd Congressional District.

2 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, 3rd Congressional District.

2 DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Republican Party, 3rd Congressional District.

2 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Republican Party, 3rd Congressional District. DISTRICT MEMBERS OF STATE COMMITTEE, WOR- CESTER-HAMPDEN DISTRICT— (One Man and One Woman) for each political party for the Fifth Senatorial District. 35 MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMIT- TEE 35 MEMBERS OF THE REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMIT- TEE

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE WARRANT

The polls will be open from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 11th day of April, A.D., 1960. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Selectmen of Southbridge A true copy. Attest: BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge April 14, 1960

Southbridge, Mass. April 14, 1960 Worcester, ss:

76 Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 14th day of April, 1960. BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge Received Town Clerk's Office 1960, April 14, P.M. 1:33. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY, DEMOCRATIC, APRIL 26, 1960 TOTAL VOTE: 1,022

Precincts 1 2 3 4 Totals DELEGATES AT LARGE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE TO NATIONAL CONVENTION (24) Foster Furcolo 230oorv 132 291 81O 1 734 John W. McCormack ^uu fi7 John M. Lynch 201 108 242 64 615 Robert F. Murphy 201 111 252 62 626 Joseph D. Ward 204 108 244 63 619

Edward J. McCormack, Jr.r. 193 105 245 63 606 Thomas J. Buckley 206 111 252 64 633 John F. Collins 192 105 239 62 598 Joseph W. Belanger 207 107 253 63 630 John E. Powers 192 107 240 64 603 John F. Thompson 190 102 231 60 583 Endicott Peabody 191 106 235 61 593 Robert F. Kennedy 215 118 265 72 670 Howard W. Fitzpatrick 190 107 228 57 582 Garrett H. Byrne 187 100 224 59 570 Balcom S. Taylor 189 104 227 60 580 Mary L. Fonseca 190 101 226 62 579 John L. Saltonstall, Jr. 195 115 254 66 630 Betty Taymor 191 98 221 56 566 Stephen T. Chmura 186 110 227 60 583 Bernard Solomon 187 101 224 56 568 Kenneth J. Kelley 192 108 238 60 598 A. Frank Foster 187 103 230 58 578

Thomas J. O'Connor, Jr.. 200 111 237 62 610 Blanks 3,222 1,540 3,763 1,402 9,927

ALTERNATE DELEGATES (12) William F. Donoghue 199 112 243 65 619 Charles N. Collatos 182 100 230 61 573

77 Mary D. Murray 179 105 227 59 570 Peter J. Rzezmkiewicz 177 107 224 65 573 Edward King 181 99 222 61 563 Joseph A. DeGuglielmo 175 98 223 60 556 Cornelius W. Phillips, Jr. 184 99 221 62 566 Anthony M. Scibelli 174 101 218 59 552 Richard Maguire 182 98 226 60 566 Paul W. Glennon 184 102 230 62 578 Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 179 98 219 60 556 Thomas J. Noonan 185 101 219 59 564 Blanks 1,791 844 2,074 719 5,428 DISTRICT DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION 3rd District DELEGATES (4) Joseph F. Gibney 195 105 227 69 596 Bernard T. Moynihan 163 88 187 48 486 Laurie J. Cormier 195 96 216 59 566 Philip A. Quinn 196 106 247 74 623 Blanks 575 293 715 234 1,817

ALTERNATE DELEGATES (2) Davitt M. Rooney 147 82 185 44 458 Doris M. Racicot 244 140 335 94 813 Blanks 271 122 276 104 773

STATE COMMITTEE (1 MAN) Worcester and Hampden District Stanley J. Nurek 134 81 153 37 405 John E. Whigham 81 34 73 16 204 Blanks 116 57 172 68 413

STATE COMMITTEE (1 WOMAN) Worcester and Hampden District Dorothy L. Brodeur 107 48 105 26 286 Doris M. Racicot 201 113 263 87 664 Blanks 23 11 30 8 72

TOWN COMMITTEE (35) Rosario C. Arpin 225 110 281 73 689 Hormidas Beaudry 197 99 222 61 579 John M. Beaudry 213 95 254 56 618 Joseph E. Benoit 217 116 252 71 656 Norbert C. Benoit 212 110 248 68 638 Paul H. Benoit 242 116 283 83 724 Raymond L. Boucher 207 102 233 74 616 Clare P. Boyer 238 119 271 80 708 Leo J. Cournoyer 246 124 290 81 741 Alfred J. Dumas, Jr. 198 102 220 55 575

78 Lionel H. Duval 202 101 240 55 598 Arthur J. Eno 191 99 217 62 569 Ernest A. Farland 204 105 235 61 605 Peter Graf 200 114 229 66 609 Charles E. Hart 192 101 220 62 575 t AO /^o Roland G. Hetu 215 108 251 62 636 Albert J. Langevin 200 100 231 55 586 Joseph V. Langevin 189 97 226 58 570 Raymond J. Lataille 207 112 243 63 625 Paul J. Libuda 201 110 226 73 610 Hermas Lippe 201 102 232 59 594 Theophile Morin 182 98 213 52 545 An £?0 cr A A Edgar L. McCann 194 98 22o 62 580 Rosario Normandin 213 108 233 59 613 John J. Shaughnessy 204 105 233 69 611 Harold C. Peterson, Jr. 202 103 232 63 600 Alberic Petit 194 95 217 56 562 Joseph A. Piasta 182 106 205 58 551 Alphonse V. Remia 190 96 216 59 561 John Rossi 182 95 220 55 552 Willard R. Stark 189 103 231 61 584 Charles L. Trahan 188 103 228 59 578 Blaise Trudeau 201 96 228 56 581 1 AC o o o Vincent T. Walsh 198 105 233 64 600 Stavri B. Yanka 180 94 211 53 538 James T. Lapriore 1 1 Blanks 4,488 2,373 5,700 2,031 14,592 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE John F. Kennedy 227 127 258 89 701 Nixon 2 1 3 Stevenson 3 4 2 9 Johnston — 1 — 1 Symington 1 1 Powers 1 1 Blanks 102 41 135 28 306 A true record of the votes cast as returned by the Election Officers and tabulated by the Town Clerk. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY, REPUBLICAN, APRIL 26, 1960 TOTAL VOTE: 124

Precincts 1 2 3 4 Totals DELEGATES AT LARGE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE TO NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES (10) Leverett Saltonstall 38 36 12 29 115

79 Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 36 33 11 28 108 X 1 TTT TV /r J_ • T Joseph W. Martin, Jr. 36 31 9 28 104 Thomas A. Pappas 34 29 9 28 100 Ralph H. Bonnell 35 29 9 28 101 Mary R. Wheeler 35 32 9 28 104 Daniel E. McLean 35 29 9 28 101 Fred Lamson 35 30 9 28 102 Frank S. Giles 36 29 8 28 101 Robert F. Bradford 36 30 9 28 103 Blanks 44 72 56 29 201

ALTERNATE DELEGATES (10) Lloyd B. Waring 32 30 8 28 98 John A. Volpe 33 32 8 28 101 Georgia E. Ireland 32 30 7 28 97 George D. Hammond 32 28 8 28 96 Bruce Crane 33 28 8 28 97 Irene K. Thresher 32 29 7 28 96 Richard F. Treadway 33 30 9 28 100 Augustus G. Means 32 30 8 28 98 Andrew A. Hunter 33 29 8 28 98 George L. Sargent 32 29 7 28 96 Blanks 76 85 72 30 263

DISTRICT DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION

3rd District DELEGATES (2) Winfield A. Schuster 35 33 9 28 105 A. Andre Gelinas 34 33 11 26 104 Blanks 11 10 10 8 39

ALTERNATE DELEGATES (2) C. Clifford Stone 35 31 8 27 101 Geraldine F. Wheeler 35 31 9 27 102 Blanks 10 14 13 8 45

STATE COMMITTEE (1 MAN) Worcester and Hampden District Steven Scudder 17 22 7 22 68 Alfred N. Willett 17 10 4 8 39 Blanks 6 6 4 1 17

STATE COMMITTEE (1 WOMAN) Worcester and Hampden District Doris R. Garbose 22 11 3 13 49 Ruth B. Simonatis 12 21 7 15 55 Blanks 6 6 5 3 20

80 TOWN COMMITTEE (35) Albert E. Proulx 37 33 12 27 109 Marie Ethel Lariviere 37 33 11 27 108 Rena E. Morse 38 33 11 27 109 Helen L. Morse 37 34 10 27 108 Seaver M. Rice 38 34 11 27 110 Ferdinand Lemoine 36 31 10 27 104 Mario J. DeAngelis 37 30 12 27 106 Roy E. Spielman 35 31 11 27 104 Frank DiGregorio 35 29 10 27 101 John J. Libera 36 29 11 27 103 Ellen E. Staves 36 30 10 27 103 Royce Fitzpatrick 38 34 11 27 110 Harmel E. Houde 34 31 11 27 103 Paul H. Haynes 38 32 11 27 108 Loretta P. Fitzpatrick 36 32 10 27 105 Wesley K. Cole 38 33 11 27 109 William J. Hall 34 29 10 27 100 Albert J. Maramo 35 30 10 26 101 Yngve B. S. Olsson 35 31 11 27 104 Ernest S. Knowles 35 30 10 27 102 Frances C. Broskey 35 30 10 27 102 Charles F. Broskey 35 31 10 27 103 Arthur H. Gaumond 36 33 10 27 106 Constance Desmarais 35 30 10 27 102 Janet S. Whitney 34 31 10 27 102 Elizabeth M. Haynes 37 30 10 27 104 Rita P. Proulx 36 32 10 27 105 Roland Desmarais 34 30 10 27 101 Albert Gryncewicz 2 6 2 6 16 Richard M. Harwood 1 1 Richard Dresser 2 5 3 3 13 Cornelius W. Slack 2 5 3 10 Blanks 387 1 OA

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE Humphrey 1 1 R. Nixon 24 26 10 23 83 John F. Kennedy 1 1 1 1 4 Lodge 2 2 Rockefeller 1 1 2 James Kennedy 1 1 Blanks 13 8 4 6 31

A true record of the votes cast as returned by the Election Officers and tabulated by the Town Clerk.

Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

81 STATE PRIMARY WARRANT

Worcester, ss: To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge GREETING: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in the several poll-

ing places in said Southbridge, i.e.: In Precinct No. 1, Mary E. Wells High School; in Precinct No. 2, West Street School; in Precinct No. 3, Sacred Heart Parish Hall; in Precinct No. 4, Eastford Road School on TUESDAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1960 at 8:00 A.M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: SENATOR IN CONGRESS For this Commonwealth GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH For this Commonwealth ATTORNEY GENERAL For this Commonwealth TREASURER AND RECEIVER-GENERAL For this Commonwealth AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH For this Commonwealth REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS For Third Congressional District COUNCILLOR For Seventh Councillor District SENATOR Senatorial District, Worcester-Hampden (1) ONE REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Fifth Worcester Representative District REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY For Worcester County COUNTY COMMISSIONER (2) For Worcester County COUNTY TREASURER For Worcester County The polls will be open from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 29th day of August, A.D. 1960. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Selectmen of Southbridge A true Copy. Attest: BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable August 29, 1960.

82 August 29, 1960

Worcester, ss:

Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South St. Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 29th day of August 1960. BLAISE TRUDEAU Constable of Southbridge Received Town Clerk's Office 1960, Aug. 29, P.M. 7:15. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER Town Clerk. A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

STATE PRIMARY HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 1960 Total Democratic Vote Cast — 2044 Precincts 1 2 3 4 Totals SENATOR Foster Furcolo 288 ioD yo yui Edmund C. Buckley 61 40 70 15 186 Thomas J. O'Connor, Jr. 293 150 293 87 823 Blanks 43 24 59 8 134 GOVERNOR Joseph D. Ward 277 143 298 79 797 Francis E. Kelly 84 58 111 19 272 John F. Kennedy 126 64 166 33 389 Alfred Magaletta 6 4 10 6 26 Robert F. Murphy 20 14 29 15 78 Endicott Peabody 139 55 147 46 387 Gabriel Francis Piemonte 14 3 17 3 37 Blanks 19 8 26 5 58 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr. 481 238 535 122 1,376 Pasquale Caggiano 141 84 194 59 478 Blanks 63 27 75 25 190 SECRETARY Kevin H. White 321 170 383 99 973 Francis X. Ahearn 113 72 131 36 352 Margaret F. McGovern 180 78 205 48 511 Blanks 71 29 85 23 208 ATTORNEY GENERAL Edward J. McCormack, Jr. 565 294 672 154 1,685

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Blanks 120 55 132 52 359 TREASURER 1 OA (\A •TOO John T. Driscoll 244 ZlO 94 733 nc A A 1 /( George F. Hurley 61 Zo 44 11 142 no 1 nn A K John B. Kennedy yz lyy 40 4yu John M. Kennedy oU iUD 141 A Z61001 Patrick F. McDonough 48 28 48 6 130 1 1 1 1 e Robert J. Sullivan Zl ZZ DO 11 lib Blanks 69 31 77 25 202 AUDITOR Thomas J. Buckley 510 273 603 147 1,533 John F. Hynes 83 40 90 29 242 Blanks 92 36 111 30 269 CONGRESSMAN Third District Philip J. Philbin 573 306 653 165 1,697 Blanks 112 43 151 41 347

COUNCILLOR (1) Seventh District /I OK 1 f\CiCl Michael J. Favulli o07 4ZD 117 l,Uoo OA OK 11/1 1 A O /1 17 Michael J. Carrigan OO 114 14 z47 an A A 01 ono Richard T. Courtney, Jr. 0/ 44 a Zi John V. Grady 76 51 73 26 226 on A n Everett D. King 61 Zk) 47 7 lUO Blanks 70 32 74 21 197 SENATOR en District Paul H .Benoit 640 325 737 182 1,884 Blanks 45 24 67 24 160

REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Fifth Worcester District Leo J. Cournoyer 635 326 733 178 1,872 Blanks 50 23 71 28 172 REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Worcester County F. Joseph Donohue 564 296 640 158 1,658 Blanks 121 53 164 48 386

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (2) Worcester County Joseph A. Aspero 321 140 407 102 970 Francis E. Cassidy 389 213 440 107 1,149 Raymond V. Kenary 43 24 43 18 128

84 Allen E. McCarthy, Jr. 85 59 111 23 278 Robert A. Murphy 85 48 97 22 252 Murray C. O'Brien 113 oy 1 oZZ Blanks 334 155 385 115 989

COUNTY TREASURER (1) Worcester County Alexander G. Lajoie 494 229 552 117 1,392 John A. Dipilato 57 33 110 33 233 Robert X. Tivnan 81 68 80 32 261 Blanks 53 19 62 24 158

Total Republican ote Cast — 240

Precincts 1 2 3 4 Totals SENATOR Leverett Saltonstall 73 58 40 55 226 Blanks 4 3 5 2 14 GOVERNOR John A. Volpe 71 52 41 54 218 Blanks 6 9 4 3 22 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Augustus G. Means 70 49 38 51 208 Blanks 7 12 7 6 32 SECRETARY Edward W. Brooke 69 47 40 51 207 Blanks 8 14 5 6 33 ATTORNEY GENERAL George Michaels 68 46 38 49 201 Blanks 9 15 7 8 39 TREASURER Walter J. Trybulski 52 42 29 34 157 Francis A. Walsh 18 12 11 17 58 Donald Flanagan 1 1 Blanks 6 7 5 6 24 AUDITOR Gardner B. Wardwell 66 oo 4Q Blanks 11 11 7 8 37 CONGRESSMAN Third District Blanks 77 61 45 57 240

85 COUNCILLOR Seventh District Quintin J. Cristy 64 47 38 49 198 Blanks 13 14 7 8 42 SENATOR Worcester and Hampden District John J. Libera 64 55 39 54 212 Blanks 13 6 6 3 28 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Fifth Worcester District Blanks 77 61 45 57 240 REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Blanks 77 61 45 57 240 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Donald Flanagan — — 1 — 1 Walter Snyder, Jr. 4 5 6 7 22 Blanks 150 117 83 107 457 COUNTY TREASURER Donald Flanagan 1 2 2 6 11 Blanks 76 59 43 51 229 A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

PRESIDENTIAL AND STATE ELECTION WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, GREETING: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge who are qualified to vote in the State Election to meet at the several polling places in said Southbridge designated by the Selectmen, to wit: Precinct No. 1, Mary E. Wells High School; in Precinct No. 2, West Street School; in Precinct No. 3, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, in Precinct No. 4, Eastford Road School; on Tuesday, the Eighth Day of Novem- ber, 1960 for the following purposes: The polls will be open from 8:00 A.M. to 8 P.M. To bring in their votes to the Election Officers for the election of candidates to the following offices and to vote Yes or No on the following questions:

86 Electors of President and Vice-President; Senator in Congress; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; Attorney General; Treasurer; Auditor; Representative in Congress, Third District; Councillor, Seventh Dis- trict; Senator, Worcester - Hampden District; Repre- sentative in General Court, Fifth Worcester Repre- sentative District; Register of Probate and Insolvency, Worcester County; County Commissioners; County Treasurer.

QUESTION NO. 1 A. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages?) Yes No B. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all otoher malt beverages)? Yes No C. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises? Yes No And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting such attested copies in six conspicuous places within the Town. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 17th day of October A.D. 1960. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Selectmen of Southbridge A true copy. Attest: PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable October 18, 1960.

Southbridge, Mass. October 18, 1960 Worcester, ss: Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Store, Metro

Bros , South St. Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 18th day of October, 1960. PAUL LIBUDA, Constable of Southbridge.

87 Received Town Clerk's Office October 18, 1960, 3:55 P.M. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER Town Clerk of Southbridge. A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

PRESIDENTIAL AND STATE ELECTION

November 8, 1960 Total Vote -9127

Precincts 1 2 3 4 Totals ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Decker and Munn 1 1 6 8 Hass and Cozzini 2 1 3 6 Kennedy and Johnson 2,404 1,520 2,365 643 6,932 Nixon and Lodge 664 485 553 373 2,075 Blanks 40 15 43 8 106 SENATOR Leverett Saltonstall 1,236 892 1,052 566 3,746 Thomas J. O'Connor, Jr. 1,783 1,084 1,815 427 5,109 Lawrence Gilfedder 2 4 1 3 10 Mark R. Shaw 3 1 4 1 9 Blanks 87 41 98 27 253 GOVERNOR John A. Volpe 989 729 882 540 3,140 Joseph D. Ward 1,993 1,222 1,977 440 5,632 Henning A. Blomen 3 7 4 6 20 Guy S. Williams 17 4 16 4 41 Blanks 109 60 91 34 294 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr. 2,117 1,318 2,156 520 6,111 Augustus G. Means 787 569 612 426 2,394 Thomas Maratea 6 8 10 3 27 Francis A. Votano 14 10 15 3 42 Blanks 187 117 177 72 553 SECRETARY Edward W. Brooke 803 576 658 439 2,476 Kevin H. White 2,067 1,299 2,087 498 5,951 Fred M. IngersoU 16 13 16 3 48 JuHa B. Kohler 9 3 8 20 Blanks 216 131 201 84 632

88 ATTORNEY GENERAL

J.• ~ Jr.- Edward " McCormack,— ; 2 J.OU 1 ?87 2 2*^0 fi S51 George Michaels 731 517 553 405 2,206 August 0. Johnson 17 9 13 3 42 William D. Ross 8 2 5 15 Blanks 167 107 169 70 513 TREASURER

2 174 2 161J. VJ J. ^44 6 182 Walter J. Trybulski 697 576 581 385 2,239 Warren C. Carberg 8 3 6 2 19 Domenico A. DiGirolamo 18 12 19 6 55 Blanks 214 128 203 87 632 AUDITOR Thomas J. Buckley 2,320 1,464 2,303 593 6,680 Gardner B. Wardwell 581 421 456 336 1,794 John B. Lauder 4 2 6 1 13 Arne A. Sortell 7 7 8 5 27 Blanks 199 128 197 89 613 CONGRESSMAN Third Dist. Philip J. Philbin 2,626 1,698 2,540 789 7,653 Blanks 485 324 430 235 1,474 COUNCILLOR Seventh Dist. Michael J. Favulli 2,137 1,307 2,174 520 6,138 Quintin J. Cristy 768 581 618 421 2,388 Blanks 206 134 178 83 601 SENATOR Worcester and Hampden Dist. Paul H. Benoit 2,324 1,365 2,163 572 6,424 John J. Libera 741 626 738 424 2,529 Blanks 46 31 69 28 174 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Fifth Worcester Dist. Leo J. Cournoyer 2,668 1,729 2,586 807 7,790 Blanks 443 293 384 217 1,337 REGISTER OF PROBATE & INSOLVENCY Worcester County F. Joseph Donohue 2,475 1,585 2,411 748 7,219 •1 rv Art Blanks 636 437 559 276 1,908 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Worcester County Joseph A. Aspero 2,002 1,198 1,975 535 5,710

89 Francis E. Cassidy 2,013 1,280 1,925 552 5,770 Walter R. Snyder, Jr. 670 553 561 402 2,186 Blanks 1,537 1,013 1,479 559 4,588 COUNTY TREASURER Worcester Countv Alexander G. Lajoie 2,336 1,435 2,317 585 6,673 Donald F. Flanagan 590 425 445 344 1,804 Blanks 185 162 208 95 650

QUESTION NO. 1 A. YES 1,989 1,365 1,951 672 5,977 NO 299 176 280 99 854 Blanks 823 481 739 253 2,296

B. YES 1,907 1,312 1,880 656 5,755 NO 263 164 245 83 755 Blanks 941 546 845 285 2,617

C. YES 1,937 1,352 1,897 678 5,864 NO 283 159 253 72 767 Blanks 891 511 820 274 2,496 A true record of the votes cast as returned by the precinct officers and tabulated by the Selectmen and Town Clerk. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

Town Warrant

For December 12, 1960 Special To^yn Meeting COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in the County of Worcester, GREETING: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby requested to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge aforesaid qualified to vote in Town Af- fairs, to meet in the Town Hall of Southbridge on Monday, De- cember 12, 1960 at 7:30 P. M. to act on the following articles:

Article L To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Seventy-Five ($75.00) Dollars from the Excess and Deficiency

90 Account to the Assessors' Expense Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $1,000.00 from the Sewer Department Chlorine Account to the Other Expenses Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) from the Road Machinery New Equipment Account to the Other Expense Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Six Hundred Fifty Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($650.45) from the Road Machinery New Equipment Account to the Road Machinery Maintenance Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $90.00 to cover the cost of removal of a tree and stump at the corner of Cohasse and Beecher Streets, or act anything thereon.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) to the Selectmen's Extra Clerk Hire Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of Three Hundred and Nine ($309.00) Dollars, to be used to paint and varnish Memorial Hall, or act anything thereon.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise, appropriate or transfer, a sum of $225.00 to the Treasurer's Extra Clerk Hire Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Hundred Twenty- Five ($225.00) Dollars to cut down and remove damaged elm trees. One tree located on West Street at Harwood property. One tree at Dupaul, corner of Goddard Street. Also to remove stump near 69 Dresser Street. Work to be done under supervision of the Tree Warden, or act anything thereon.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $54.00 to the Insurance Account, or act anything thereon.

91 Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $2,000.00 for the Vet- erans Benefits Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $162.38 to pay for roof repair at the Globe Village Fire Station, or act anything thereon.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $101.50 to pay the cost of a power take-off joint for a vehicle at the Fire Station, or act anything thereon.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars, to pay Stanley Mroczkowski, for injuries sustained by him in a fall on October 9, 1951, caused by an alleged defect on Hamilton Street, and to satisfy agreement for judgment entered with Worcester Superior Court (Case No. 105982).

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of Nine Hundred Fifty ($950.00) Dollars, to pay Laura Lamontagne, for injuries sustained by her, because of a fall on February 27, 1960, caused by an alleged defect on Chapin Street.

You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at leasi seven (7) days iDefore holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place aforesaid. Given under our hands this 5th day of December, 1960, A.D.

ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Selectmen of Southbridge. A true copy. Attest: CHARLES L. MONTIGNY, Constable of Southbridge.

Southbridge, Mass., Dec. 5, 1960.

Southbridge, Mass. December 5, 1960 Worcester, ss:

92 Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 5th day of December 1960. CHARLES L. MONTIGNY, Constable of Southbridge. Received Town Clerk's Office, 1960 Dec. 5, P.M. 7:03. Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. A true copy. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, DECEMBER 12, I960

The meeting was called to order by moderator, Willard R. Stark. The moderator questioned the quorum. Twenty-nine present. The moderator spoke upon the quorum and at this time Mr. E. Ryan spoke upon the lack of a quorum and he suggested that a letter be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen requesting them to insert an article at the next annual town meeting to amend Article 3, Section 6 of the by-laws of the town. COPY OF LETTER TO SELECTMEN: December 13, 1960 Board of Selectmen: At the special town meeting called for December 12, 1960 one of the members (inhabitants) present spoke on Article 3, Section 6 of the Revised By-Laws. It was suggested by the speaker that the quorum of 100 be amended and that an article be inserted by the Selectmen in the next warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. VOTED: to adjourn until December 19, 1960 at 7:30 P.M. Time of adjournment: 7:40 P.M. In accordance to Article III, Section 5 the following notice was posted at the following places: Town Hall, Library, Police and Fire Station, Globe Fire Station and Chick's Spa on Charlton Street. This notice was also published in the Southbridge News on December 16, 1960.

93 COPY OF NOTICE December 13, 1960 NOTICE The special Town meeting scheduled on December 12, 1960 7:30 P.M. was adjourned because of the lack of a quorum. VOTED: To adjourn until December 19, 1960, 7:30 P.M. All articles of warrant posted for the Special Town Meet- ing of December 12, 1960 to be acted upon. A true copy of notice. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

DECEMBER 19, 1960

The meeting was called to order by moderator Willard R. Stark. VOTED: To dispense with reading of warrant. The moderator questioned the lack of a quorum. Motion made and seconded. That a recess be declared. VOTED: That a recess be declared. A ten (10) minute recess declared by the moderator. At the expiration of ten minutes the moderator recalled the meeting to order. The quorum was questioned. The following motion made, seconded and carried: That another recess be declared because of the lack of a quorum. VOTED: (unanimous) That another recess be declared. Another ten (10) minute recess declared by the moderator. At 7:48 P.M. the moderator recalled the meeting to order. Again the quorum was questioned. The moderator named tellers. Result of count: 102. The moderator stated: "That the recommendations of the Finance Committee be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. However, substitute motions may be presented from the floor."

Article 1. VOTED: (unanimous) That the sum of $75.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Assessors' Expense Account.

Arlicle 2. VOTED: To transfer the sum of $1,000.00 from the Sewer Department Chlorine Account to the Other Ex- penses Account.

Article 3. VOTED: To transfer the sum of $600.00 from

94 the Road Machinery New Equipment Account to the Other Expenses Account.

Article 4. VOTED: To transfer the sum of $650.45 from the Road Machinery New Equipment Account to the Road Machinery Maintenance Account.

Article 5. VOTED: (unanimous) Indefinite postponement.

Article 6. VOTED: (unanimous) That the sum of $100.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Selectmen's Extra Clerk Hire Account.

Article 7. VOTED: That $309.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Said sum to be used to paint and varnish Memorial Hall.

Article 8. VOTED: That $225.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Treasurer's Extra Clerk Hire Account.

Article 9. That the sum of $175.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Tree Warden's Ac- count to cut down and remove one damaged elm tree located on West Street at Harwood property and one tree at the corner of Dupaul and Goddard Streets.

Article 10. VOTED: (unanimous) That $54.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Insur- ance Account.

Article 11. VOTED: (unanimous) That the sum of $2,000.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count to the Veterans' Benefits Account.

Article 12. VOTED: That the sum of $162.38 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to repair roof at Globe Village Fire Station.

Article 13. VOTED: (unanimous) That the sum of $101.50 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to pay the cost of a power take off joint for a vehicle at the Fire Station.

Article 14. VOTED: That the sum of $2,000.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to pay Stanley Mroczkowski for injuries sustained by him in a fall on October 9, 1951.

95 Article 15. VOTED: That the sum of $950.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to pay Laura Lamontagne for injuries sustained by her because of a fall on February 27, 1960.

VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 8:08 P.M. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

STATE AUDITOR'S RETURN TO TOWN CLERK

Received Town Clerk's Office 1960 May 11, A.M. 9:50 (Seal) THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Deparlment of Corporations and Taxation Bureau of Accounts State House, Boston 33 May 10, 1960 Robert T. Capeless, Commissioner Herman B. Dine, Director of Accounts To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Armand Bellerive, Chairman Southbridge, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Southbridge for the period from De- cember 1, 1958 to December 31, 1959, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assist- ant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, Herman B. Dine, Director of Accounts. HBD:GBS Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir: In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Southbridge for the period from December 1, 1958. the date of the previous audit, to December 31, 1959, and submit the following report thereon. The financial transactions, as recorded on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for

96 the town or committing bills for collection, were examined, checked, and verified by comparison with the records of the town treasurer and the town accountant. The town accountant's ledgers were analyzed for the period covered by the audit, the recorded receipts were checked with the treasurer's books, while the payments, as entered, were compared with the treasury warrants and with the treasurer's records of payments. The appropriation accounts were checked with the town clerk's record of town meeting proceedings, and the recorded transfers from the reserve fund were verified by comparison with the authoriza- tions of the finance committee. The necessary adjusting entries were made, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1959. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The receipts, as recorded, were analyzed and checked with the records of the several departments col- lecting money for the town and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the payments were compared with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds. The cash book additions were verified, and the cash balance on January 31, 1960 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by re- conciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit. The records of payroll deductions for Federal and State taxes and for group insurance premiums were examined and checked. The deductions were compared with the treasurer's records, and the payments to the proper agencies were compared with the vouchers on file. The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined, the amounts added to the tax title accounts being compared with the tax collector's books. The tax titles and tax possessions on hand were listed and reconciled with the controlling accounts in the accountant's ledger. The records of parking meter collections were examined and compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts. The maturing debt and interest payments were proved with the amounts falling due and checked with the cancelled securities on file. The outstanding bonds and coupons were listed and reconciled with the balance in the bond and coupon account, as shown by a statement received from the bank of deposit. The securities and savings bank books representing the investments of the several trust, investment, and retirement funds in the custody of the town treasurer and the trustees were examined and checked in detail. The income was proved, and all transactions and balances were verified and compared with the treasurer's and the accountant's books, and, in the

97 case of the retirement funds, with the records of the retirement board. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked in detail. The tax, excise, assessment, and departmental accounts outstanding at the time of the previous audit, as well as all subsequent commitments, were audited and proved. The recorded collections were checked with the payments to the treasurer, as shown by the treasurer's and the accountant's books; the abatements, as entered, were compared with the assessors' and other departmental records of abatements granted; the transfers to the tax title account were proved; and the outstanding accounts were listed, checked with the available records in the several departments, and reconciled with the respective controls in the town accountant's ledger. The outstanding tax, excise, assessment, and departmental accounts were further verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, and from the replies received it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct. The town clerk's records of dog and sporting licenses issued and of miscellaneous receipts were examined and checked. The payments to the Division of Fisheries and Game were checked with the receipts on file, and the payments to the town were checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts. The surety bonds of the several town officials required by law to furnish them were examined and found to be in proper form. The available records of departmental cash collections of the board of selectmen and the sealer of weights and measures, as well as of the police, fire, health, highway, public welfare, veterans' services, school, library, and cemetery departments, and of all other departments in which money was collected for the town, were examined and checked. The payments to the treasurer were compared with the treasurer's cash receipts, while the cash on hand in the several departments was proved by actual count. In addition to the balance sheet, there are appended to this report tables showing reconciliations of the several cash accounts, summaries of the tax, excise, assessment, tax title, and departmental accounts, as well as schedules showing the transactions and condition of the trust, investment, and retirement funds. During the progress of the audit cooperation was extended by the several town officials, for which, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, I wish to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director of Accounts. WS:GBS

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o REPORT OF ASSESSORS

The Board of Assessors submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1960. Tax Rate for 1960 was set as follows: General Tax Rate $52.13 School Tax Rate 26.87

Total Tax Rate $79.00 Total appropriations voted to be raised by taxation: Annual Town Meet- ing $2,141,135.23 Special Town Meet- ing 15,000.00

Total appropriations $2,156,135.23 $2,156,135.23 Other amounts to be raised by taxation (Overlay Deficits and Veterans' Services) 16,825.85

STATE: Tax and Assessments 1960 1959 Under- Estimates estimates State Parks and Res- ervations $ 7,358.97 $ State Audit of Muni- cipal Accounts 204.21 State Examination of Retirement System 45.54

$ 7,608.72 7,608.72

COUNTY: Tax and Assessments County Tax $ 73,632.73 $ Tuberculosis Hospital 33,952.50

$ 107,585.23 107,585.23 OVERLAY of current year 22,692.81

GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $2,310,847.84

ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS

Estimated receipts .. $ 733,467.71 Free cash 53,000.00

OVERESTIMATES of previous year to be used as available funds County Tax $ 7,887.62

105 County Tuberculosis Hospital 4,615.76 State Recreational Areas 822.65

$ 799,793.74 $ 799,793.74

NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $1,511,054.10

Valuation Tax Number of Polls 5,344 @ $2.00 each $ $ 10,688 00 Personal Property 3,036,570.00 239,889 24 Real Estate 15,955,345.00 1,260,476.86

TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION & TAXES ON PERSONAL AND REAL ESTATE $18,991,915.00 $1,511,054.10 Gain on account of fraction $4.81 division of Tax Rate (Real Estate & Personal Property) TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $1,511,054.10 ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION OF THE TAX RATE Betterment and Special Assessments added to Taxes $ 735.15 Sewer Assessment $ 735.15

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL TAXES ON POLLS & PROPERTY & ASSESSMENTS COMMITTED TO THE TAX COLLECTOR $1,511,789.25 ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS: April 7, 1960—Farm Animal Excise $ 128.58 Warrant to Collector April 7, 1960 $ 128.58 October 10, 1960—Sewer Assessment $ 2,433.78 Warrant to Collector Oct. 10, 1960 $ 2,433.78 October 31, 1960—Omitted Poll Tax $ 142.00 Warrant to Collector Oct. 31, 1960 $ 142.00

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TOTAL WARRANTS TO COLLEC- TOR ON POLLS AND PROPER- TY, BETTERMENT, OMITTED & ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS FOR 1960 $1,514,493.61

VALUATION OF MO- TOR VEHICLES FOR 1960 $3,779,910.00 Tax on Motor Vehicles for 1960 $ 216,438.09 Warrants to Collector in 1960 $ 216,438.09 TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION IN 1960 INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES $22,771,825.00 TOTAL WARRANTS TO COLLEC- TOR FOR 1960 $1,730,931.70

VALUE OF EXEMPTED REAL ESTATE Churches, Parsonages, Schools, Hos- pital and Cemeteries, etc $3,377,200.00 Town Property 3,457,550.00 U. S. Post Office 108,000.00 U. S. of America (land—West St. and Marjorie Lane) 2,000.00 Commonwealth of Massachusetts National Guard Armory 136,500.00

TOTAL EXEMPTED REAL ES- TATE $7,081,25C.OO

VALUE OF EXEMPTED PERSONAL PROPERTY Schools, Hospital, etc $ 235,700.00 Town Property 639,090.00

TOTAL EXEMPTED PERSONAL PROPERTY $ 874,790.00

107 Total number of Motor Vehicles assessed 8041 Total number of dwelling houses 2915 CHARLES NORMANDIN ROSARIO ARPIN ERNEST FARLAND Board of Assessors REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR

To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge: I wish to submit the following report as Collector of Southbridge from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1960.

Excise Taxes: Levy of 1956 Cancelled abatements $ 8.17 Payments to Treasurer $ 8.17

Excise Taxes: Levy of 1957 Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 193.31 Cancelled abatements 14.28

207.59 Payments to Treasurer 43.32 Abated 37.12 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1960 127.15

207.59

Excise Taxes: Levy of 1958 Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 1,624.83 Payments to Treasurer 375.81 Abated 665.10 Outstanding December 31, 1960 583.92

1,624.83

Excise Taxes: Levy of 1959 Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 23,978.93 Committed in 1960 36,847.71

60,826.64 Payments to Treasurer 55,03468 Outstanding December 31, 1960 1,635.84 Abated 5,891.14

62,561.66 Refunds 1,735.02

60,826.64

108 Excise Taxes: Levy of 1960 Committed $ 179,590.38 Payments to Treasurer 127,365.12 Abated 8,841.09 Outstanding December 31, 1960 44,759.18

180,965.39 Refunds 1,375.01

179,590.38

Taxes: Levy of 1956 Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 180.90 Payments to Treasurer 180.90

Taxes: Levy of 1957 Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 2,232.95 Payments to Treasurer 1,272.34 Abated 13.32 Outstanding December 31, 1960 947.29

2,232.95

Taxes: Levy of 1958 Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 9,369.70 Payments to Treasurer 6,475.54 Tax Titles 14.93 Abated 236.08 Outstanding December 31, 1960 2,646.88

9,373.43 Refunds 3.73

9,369.70

Taxes: Levy of 1959 Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 51,711.31 Cancelled abatements 4.00

51,715.31 Payments to Treasurer 42,137.97 Abated 578.91 Tax Titles 22.27

42,739.15 Refunds 3.71

42,735.44 Outstanding December 31, 1960 8,979.87

51,715.31

109 Taxes: Levy of 1960 Committed $1,511,324.68 Cancelled abatements 2.00

1,511,326.68 Payments to Treasurer 1,418,035.12 Abated 27,416.94 Tax Title 94 82 Outstanding December 31, 1960 65,828.85

1,511,375.73 Refunds 49.05

1,511,326.68 Ambulance Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 425.00 Committed 300.00 Cancelled abatements 15.00

740.00 Payments to Treasurer 315.00 Abated 230.00 Paid direct to Treasurer 5.00 Outstanding December 31, 1960 195.00

745.00 Refunds 5.00

740.00

Selectmen Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 2,230.00 Committed 4,060.00

6,290.00 Payments to Treasurer 4,475.00 Outstanding December 31, 1960 1,815 00

6,290.00

Public Welfare $ 3,510.26 Committed 13,153.42

16,663.68 Payments to Treasurer 7,996.56 Abated 1,565.95 Paid direct to Treasurer 328.04 Outstanding December 31, 1960 6,773.13

16,663.68

110 School Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 1,729.08 Committed 9,822.00

11,551.08 Payments to Treasurer 8,453.71 Abated 331.20 Paid direct to Treasurer 455.40 Outstanding December 31, 1960 2,310.77

11,551.08

Health Committed $ 180.72 Payments to Treasurer 180.72

Apportioned Sewers Outstanding January 1, 1960 $ 2,018.55 Payments to Treasurer 777.55 Outstanding December 31, 1960 1,241.00

2,018.55

Unapportioned Sewers Committed $ 2,433.78 Payments to Treasurer 1,027.27 To be apportioned 944.67 Outstanding December 31, 1960 461.84

2,433.78

Committed Interest on Sewers $ 123.87 Sewer and Sidewalk discharges 72.00 Municipal Liens 3.00 Fee and Literest 1960 710.87 Fee and Interest 1959 2,287.44 Fee and Interest 1958 493.41 Advt. Charges on Tax Title 4.55 Added interest on sewer 1.49 Fee and Interest 1957 148.35 Fee and Interest 1956 19 47

3,864.45 Grand Total $1,677,969.23 I wish to thank the townspeople and various town officials for their cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH M. DUHAMEL, Town Collector.

Ill REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER

Fop Year Ending December 31, 1960

Cash on Hand Jan. 1, 1960 $ 533,183.91 Receipts for 1960 6,540,413.30

$7,073,597 21 1960 Disbursements 6,247,710.16 Balance, Cash on Hand,*****Dec. 31, 1960 $ 825,887.05 TEMPORARY LOANS $200,000.00 Anticipation*****of Taxes Due May 10, 1961 POST WAR FUND 21/4% U. S. Treasury Bonds — Dated 6/1/45 75,000.00 Coupon and Savings Bank Interest through 12/31/59 35,990.39

$ 110,990.39 Note:— Above bonds of $75,000.00 and interest of $30,000.00 were voted for New High School at March 16, 1959 Town Meeting. The sale of these bonds at that time would have resulted in a loss of about $4,500.00 in principal plus a large amount of interest. Today's quotation show that the loss would be about $700 00 which would easily be offset and still leave in excess of $5,000.00 in the Post War Fund.

FUNDED DEBT Due Date of Amt. of Outstanding 1961 Denominated Issue Loan Dec. 31, 1960 $65,000.00 New High School 1960 $1,210,000.00 $1,210,000.00 $12,000.00 New Town Barn 1960 60,000.00 60,000.00 $10,000.00 Airport Loan 1959 50,000.00 40,000.00

TRUST FUNDS Balance Int. Balance Depository Jan. 1, 1960 1960 Dec. 31, 1960 Mary Mynott Fund: Southbridge Savings $1,000.00 $ 35.00 $1,000.00

112 Boyer Fund: Southbridge Savings 567.74 20.02 587.76

Cilia Vi/OXc * uiiu* Attleboro Savings 1,000.00 35.00 1,000 00 Cambridge Savings 1,000.00 35.63 1,000.00 Charlestown 5-Cent 1,000.00 37.50 1,000.00 Jesse J. Angell Fund: Southbridge Savings 1,889.74 66.70 1,956.44 Hannah Edwards Fund First National, Boston '5,000.00 225.00 5,000.00 Mabel Murphy Fund: Southbridge Savings 2,000.00 70.00 2,000.00 Adah Stedman Fund: Southbridge Credit Union 1,000.00 35.00 1,000.00

* * * * * CEMETERY FUND

Balance Int. Dec. 31, 1960 1960 Cambridge Savings $ 3,000.00 106 88 Dedham Inst. Savings 2,000.00 75.00 Gardner Savings 3,000.00 108.75 Lynn Inst. Savings 2,000.00 72.50 Leominster Savings 2,500.00 90.63 Millbury Savings 2,000.00 67.50 New Bedford 5-Cent 3,000.00 101 25 Natick 5-Cent 2,500.00 90.63 Southbridge Savings 17,275.30 552.84 Salem 5-Cent 3,000.00 108.76 Winchendon Savings 3,000.00 116.25 Ware Savings 2,000.00 70.00 Webster 5-Cent 2,000.00 70.00 Worcester 5-Cent 2,000.00 72 50 Worcester Fed. Co-Op 4,000.00 150.00 Workingmen's Co-Op 8,000.00 295.00 Merchant's Co-Op 4,000.00 150.00 Mattapan Co-Op 2,000.00 73.75 Mt. Washington Co-Op 4,000.00 150.00 Southbridge Co-Op 2,000 00 70.00 Merrimack Co-Op 2,000.00 68 80 First Fed. Savings 4,000.00 140.00 Minot Co-Op 2,000.00 70.00 Lincoln Co-Op 2,000.00 72.50 Southbridge Credit Union 4,000.00 140.00 Southbridge Credit Union 5,000.00 175.00 Southbridge Credit Union (Louise Orr) 10,000.00 350.00

113 Southbridge Credit Union (R. Stedman) 1,000.00 35.00

$103,275.30 $ 3,643.54 Cemetery Fund as of Jan. 1, 1960 $102,135.30 Added to Fund in 1960 1,140.00

Cemetery Fund, Dec. 31, 1960 $103,275.30 Respectfully submitted, NORBERT C. BENOIT Town Treasurer. REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH To the Citizens of Southbridge: The Board of Health met March 15, 1960 and organized as follows: Dr. Raymond F. Haling, Chairman; Dr. Armand O. DeGrenier, Clerk; and Mr. Henry E. Demers, Publicity Chair- man. During the year twelve (12) regular and two (2) Special meetings were held. The Board made the following appointments: Mrs. Rachel Jolicoeur, Nurse; Ernest Tetreault, Agent and Sanitary In- spector; Arthur O. Ballard, Plumbing, Milk and Food Inspec- tor, Alcide Fournier, Animal Inspector. Three new cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis were dis- covered during the year and three patients received treatment in Sanatoria, at present we have one patient in the Sanatorium. This year the Board completed the Tuberculin Screening in the Public and Parochial Schools. Various health meetings were attended all over the State by the Nurse, Agent and Food and Milk Inspector. Report submitted by the various members of our Staff are contained in the following pages, these accounts will give you a better understanding of the work accomplished. We wish to thank all the Citizens, Organizations and per- sonel of School Department for the wonderful co-operation given this Board during the tuberculin and diabetic screening in all public and Parochial Schools. Respectfully submitted, DR. RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D. DR. ARMAND O. DeGRENIER, D.M.D. HENRY E. DEMERS, Ph.G.

To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: This is a report of the Storm and Water drain survey. We have about one third of the buildings in town done and expect to finish this survey by the end of 1961. As soon as it is completed we will make a full report on it.

114 We wish to thank the public for their co-operation in let- ting us in their cellars to make this survey. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. BALLARD ERNEST TETREAULT Inspectors.

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To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1960. Number of Samples Collected 214 Tests for Butter Fats 214 No samples were below the legal standard. Tests for Solids — Samples tested 190 No samples below the legal standard. Tests for Acidity — Samples tested 96 Six samples were in the process of souring due to improper cooling. Phosphatase Test — Samples tested 176 All were found to be sufficiently pasteurized. Microscopic Bacteria Count 41 Mastitis Test Microscopic Examinations of Smears from suspected milk or cream cultures 14 No Samples Positive Number of Store and Vehicle Milk and Cream Licenses Granted 80 Number of Oleomargarine Registrations Granted 41 Number of Pasteurization of Milk Licenses 3

Total Licenses and Registrations 124 Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. BALLARD, Inspector of Milk.

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To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Food Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1960. This year, as in previous years we carried on the cus- tomary routine inspections of bars, groceries and markets, as well as all eating and drinking establishments, and bakeries. The conditions were mostly good, there are still a few establishments that need a little more attention than others to help them meet the prescribed standards. We made 36 inspections of bakeries and we prevailed

115 upon the owners to correct the few defects existing in their plants. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. BALLARD, Food Inspector.

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To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1960. During the year, the following fixtures and appliances were installed: Water Closets 100 Lavatories 105 Bath Tubs 59 Showers 20 Kitchen Sinks 56 Automatic Clothes Washers 51 Automatic Hot Water Heaters 79 Floor Drains 16 Service Sinks 15 Urinals 11 Drinking Fountains 9 Dishwashers 3 Laundry Trays 4 Grease Traps 3 Bed Pan Washers 2 Disposals 4 Photography Sinks 1 Chemistry Sinks 15 Tankless Heaters 20 Wash Foimtains 4 Beauty Parlor Units 4

Total Number of fixtures and appliances 581 Number of Permits Granted 171 Number of Inspections 473 Number of Water Tests 61 Number of unfinished Jobs 13 Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. BALLARD, Inspector of Plumbing. To the Board of Health Physician: Dear Sir: Herewith my report on the examination of the Paro- chial school children for the year ending December 31, 1960. Total number examined: 594

116 Notre Dame school 320 St. Mary's 163 Sacred Heart Ill There were 53 notices sent to parents because of defects serious enough to warrant this action. Many others, particularly in the upper classes, were given advice at the time of examination. Following is a classification of the defects found in the examination: Skin disorders 54 Nail disorders 20 Orthopedic conditions 107 Hygiene 4 These defects are further broken down to specific conditions on the examination record cards of each child. Grateful acknowledgement is made of the cooperation and assistance of the Board of Health nurse, Mrs. Jolicoeur, and the school authorities. I also wish to commend and thank the parents for their friendly interest and cooperation in our foot health program. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT W. DEJORDY D.S.C.

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To The Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report as Board of Health Nurse for the year ending December 31, 1960. Tuberculosis: There were thirty-five home visits, nine office visits and eighty-six conferences held. One-hundred eighteen persons reported to the Worcester County Sanatorium for diagnostic x-rays or follow-up purposes as X-san patients or contacts. Clinics are sponsored by the St. Dept. of Public Health and are held weekly on Tuesday and Thursday morn- ings at the San. At present three patients are hospitalized for TB. This year, as part of a country-wide program for detect- ing T.B. and in cooperation with the Southern Worcester County Health Association, Mantoux tuberculin tests were given to all public and parochial school pupils returning a parental consent slip. In the parochial schools one-thousand three hundred and eighty-three participated. This program was followed by chest x-rays of positive reactors, and their contacts. Two clinics were held in the Town Hall at which one- hundred and twelve persons were x-rayed. Those who were unable to attend will be asked to have their x-rays taken at the Worcester County Sanatorium. Immunization Clinics: These were held for pre-school and school children.

117 a) Four clinics, held at monthly intervals were conducted for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough immunization. Seventy-one were given a series of three injections; three hundred and eighty-seven were given a booster and fifteen, not completing the series received either one or two of the required inoculations. b) Two Salk Anti-Polio clinics were held for the benefit of pre-school and school children in the first grades. One- hundred and eleven were given two inoculations and sixty were given a booster. Vaccine for the clinics is provided by the St. Dept. of Health. Dental Clinics: Sixty-four clinics were held for the benefit of children in grades 2, 3 and 4. These children are given a preliminary examination at the school by the dentist. Four- hundred and fifty-seven attended the clinics. Prophylaxis was given and nine-hundred and ninety-eight cavities filled. Chil- dren needing orthodontia or extractions were referred to the family dentists. Pre-School Registration: This was held at the Mary E. Wells High School for both public and parochial schools. Two- hundred and ninety-nine registered. Following registration two clinics for pre-school physical examination by the school physicians were held in the Board of Health office. Twenty-

three reported. All others were examined by the family phy- ' sician.

Nursery Schools: There are two in town at present, and I

their combined enrollment is sixty. Seven visits were made i during the year.

School Activities: Pupils in all elementary schools were I

weighed and measured. Chiropody examinations were given to ; pupils in grades 2, 4, 6, & 8, by a Chiropodist assisted by the

nurse. Parents were notified of defects needing attention. The ;•

Massachusetts Vision test was conducted in all schools. One i

thousand nine hundred and forty-seven were given. One i

hundred and two were retested and forty-seven notices were •

sent to parents. The Maico Hearing test was given to one thou- - sand and ninety-three. Fifty were retested and nineteen notices sent to parents. Reports of both programs were sent to

the State Dept. of Health as well as reports of all clinics held, t Two hundred and thirty-eight visits were made to the schools. Health conferences, totaling eight hundred and fifty-two were held with physicians, nurses, teachers, parents and pupils, as well as with social workers and other public health personnel. Twenty-four home visits were made and thirty professional office visits pertaining to health matters. List of handicapped children in parochial schools made out. Conferences and lec- j tures on school health were attended during the year.

| In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to thank j all persons and organizations who have helped to make our | health program successful. i

118 Respectfully submitted, RACHEL JOLICOEUR, R.N., Board of Health Nurse

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REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Health: This is my report as Animal Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1960. I quarantined 40 dogs. I inspected 3 barns after spraying. I checked all ear tags of cows transported from out of state. I took census of all meat animals from out of State. Respectfully submitted, ALCIDE FOURNIER Animal Inspector.

REPORT OF THE SANITARY INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Health: I hereby submit my report as Sanitary Inspector for the year 1960. I received during the year 28 complaints, all were investigated. Permits and Licenses Issued Day School 2 Funeral Director 6 Anti-Freeze 28 Respectfully submitted, ERNEST TETREAULT, Agent

* * * * REPORT OF AGENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH To the Honorable Board of Health: The clerical work for the year 1960 included the tabulation of all deaths, all reported contagious diseases, in issuance of burial permits and all licenses, recording the minutes of all regular and special meetings and necessary correspondence. Weekly report of contagious diseases were forwarded to the State Department of Public Health in Boston and Rutland. There were in 1960, 178 deaths, twenty less than in 1959. Again this year Coronary Thrombosis was the principal killer. List of contagious diseases reported to this office: Chicken Pox 8 Dog Bite 46 German Measles 11 Mumps 90

119 Scarlet Fever 5 Measles 85 Tuberculosis 3 Meningitis 2 Total 250 Respectfully submitted, ERNEST TETREAULT, Agent

BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE

Citizens of the Town of Southbridge: The total welfare costs in 1960 were $552,698.73, an increase of $44,050.15 over the previous year. Reimbursements from the Commonwealth, Federal Grants, Refunds, Recoveries, Cities and Towns, totaled $401,294.32, a slight increase of $16,476.53 over 1959. The net cost to the Town for 1960 is $151,404.41. An average of 711 persons totaling 490 cases per month were aided in 1960. Of these, 13 cases or 41 persons aided under der the General Relief program were Veterans and their families disqualified by the Veterans' Department for various rea- sons.

On July 1, 1960, the cost of living increased from 25.7% to 30.9%. The cost of living adjustments are applicable in Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Disability As- sistance categories.

Chapter 781, of the Acts of 1960, effective October 1, 1960, added another program of assistance to the Department, and in addition to Federal reimbursements, the State now partici- pates in all administration expenses and salaries. The Town, under the new formula of reimbursements, will receive approximately 75% of the total administration expenses in salaries from Federal Grants and from the State. The new program of assistance known as Medical Assist- ance for the Aged, established by Chapter 781, Acts of 1960, medical care is provided for persons 65 years of age or over whose income and resources are not sufficient to meet the costs of necessary medical services. Such medical care may be provided in the person's own home or in recognized medical facilities. The Federal reimbursements for Medical Assistance for the Aged is 50% of the total costs and 2/3 of the balance from the Commonwealth after Federal Reimbursements. Forty-six Old Age Assistance cases were eligible for this program and transferred October 1, 1960. We wish to express our sincerest appreciation to the Y. M. C. A., Santa Fund, Rotary and Lion's Clubs, the W. A. A. of the A.O., and various individuals who throughout the year have interested themselves in the needy children on our rolls

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and provided extras that could not be provided through public funds. Very truly yours, RAYMOND L. BOUCHER, Chairman JOHN M. BEAUDRY, Clerk HERMAS LIPPE, Third Member LILIAN G. PROULX, Director REPORT OF SEWER DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: The following is the report of the Sewer Department for 1960 Manholes Cleaned—90 Stoppages Cleared—17 Lines Flushed— Total Flow for 1960—538 Million Gallons Average Daily Flow—1.5 M.G.D. Maximum Daily Flow—3.5 M.G.D. Minimum Daily Flow—0.7 M.G.D. Bypass to river because of power failures, high flows and repairs totaled 4.8 M.G. in 6 days. Chlorine Used—23,250 pounds Percent Removal on B.O.D.—78% Percent Removal on Settleable Solids—98% Percent Removal on Suspended Solids—84% New sanitary sewer lines constructed—1,668 ft. Lines cleaned with Bucket Machines—7,861 ft. Amount of material removed with Bucket Machines 18 yds. Number of new house connections—20 Respectfully submitted, EDGAR L. McCANN ALFRED J. GOUDREAU LEO LEBOEUF Sewer Commissioners. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The Southbridge Planning Board submits the following report for the end of the year, ending December 31, 1960, in accordance with the General Laws. During the year the Board met for the regular meetings 51 times and held 3 public hearings on zone changes which were temporarily cancelled.

121 The Board was represented at the Regional and Annual Meetings of the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards in Boston. A public hearing was held on January 18, with a qualified town planner in attendance. Town officials, civic leaders and others attending found the hearing highly informative. Prior to the hearing members of the Board toured the town with the planner. The Planning Board was relieved of its responsibility for acquiring a Master Plan with the establishment of a Master Plan Committee at the March Town Meeting. Roland A. Pont- briand was appointed to represent the Planning Board on this Committee. The following street layouts were temporarily approved: Richard Ave., Fiske St., Extension of High St., Brentwood Dr., and Pineridge Rd. Zone maps and regulations on sub-division laws are available at the Planning Board Office in Town Hall. We wish to thank the citizens and all town officials for their cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, MARC A. ARSENAULT, Chairman FRANCIS B. FLANAGAN, Secretary TELESPHORE LIBUDA, Investigator ROLAND A. PONTBRIAND LEON F. LIVERNOIS REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I wish to submit the following report of the expenditures of the Highway Department for the year ended December 31, 1960.

Administration Salary of Street Superintendent $ 4,880.77

$ 4,880.77

Labor Payrolls $46,981.70

46,981.70

Other Expenses Telephone $ 303.35 Mobile Radio 30.00

122 Lights and Power 144.49 Lights and Fuel (Globe Fire Station) 313.07 Fuel 985.61 Water 120.00 Bituminous Patch 2,928.47 Office Supplies 109.67 Supplies 977 98 Sweeper Brooms 519.62 New Tools 1,036.49 Tools Sharpened and Repaired 113.95 Manhole Cover Seal 39.87 Repairs to Buildings 217.47 Gasoline 1,803.20 Manhole Frame and Cover 45.95 Range Oil 141.66 Weed Killer Chemical 39.87 Lombard Chain Saw Repairs 82.65 Guard Rail Repairs 460.72

10,414.09

Oil and Sand for Roads MC-1 Asphalt $ 377.85 MC-2 Asphalt 2,950.60 MC-3 Asphalt 1,867.97 MC-4 Asphalt 1,034.88 RC-5 Asphalt 767.58

6,998.88

Road Machinery Maintenance 1 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon $ 65.13 2 1953 Dodge Truck 673.29 3 1949 International Truck 244.26 4 1954 Dodge (Eductor) 95.65 5 1959 International (Sander) 172.98 6 1955 International (Rubbish Truck) 154.36 7 1959 International Dump Truck 49.52 8 1952 Ford (Sander) 875 86 9 1946 Chevrolet (Compressor) 352.74 10 1956 GMC Truck 135.77 11 1957 Ford Dump Truck 512.66 12 1940 Austin-Western Grader 254.71 13 1949 Austin-Western Grader 876.33 14 1947 R-10 Nelson Snow Loader 83.12

15 1954 K-5 Nelson Snow Loader .... 54,00 16 1958 Hough Payloader 797.98 17 1951 Elgin Sweeper 896.26 18 1954 Oliver Tractor 168.86

123 19 1960 Portable Screening Plant 77.30

20 1947 C. H. & E. Tandem Roller .... 71.60

21 1937 Buffalo-Springfield Roller .... 56.36 22 1959 Tar Kettle 15.00 23 Rex Mixer 4.00 1961 Registrations 66.00 Diesel Fuel 74 41 Gasoline 2,788.00 Oil and Grease 843.94 Tires and Tubes 1,674.99 Oxygen and Acetylene 279.74 Miscellaneous Parts 63.09 New Tools 122.28 Zerex Anti-Freeze 24.00

12,624.19 Road Machinery New Equipment 1 Lord Backhoe for Hough Loader $ 3,135.00 1 Portable Screening Plant 7,572.15 1 Weston Box Sander 1,842.40

12,549.55

Chapter 90 Road Maintenance DRESSER HILL ROAD: Patching $ 135.00 Drainage Maintenance 90.00 Cutting Brush 175.00

$ 400.00 EAST MAIN STREET: Patching $ 49.60 Drainage Maintenance 115 00 Filling Cracks 250.00

$ 414.60 DUDLEY ROAD: Patching $ 50.00 Drainage Maintenance 50 00 Cutting Brush 60.94

$ 160.94 HAMILTON STREET: Drainage Maintenance $ 50.00 MECHANIC STREET: Drainage Maintenance $ 50.00

124 WOODSTOCK ROAD: Patching $ 100.00 Drainage Maintenance 90.00 Cutting Brush 100.00 ST Bituminous Mix 1,693.53 Slopes and Shoulders 100.00

$ 2,083.53 OLD WOODSTOCK ROAD: Patching $ 50.00 Drainage Maintenance 50.00 Shoulders and Slopes 50.00

$ 150.00

WORCESTER STREET: Drainage Maintenance $ 50.00 MC-3 Asphalt 408.90 Labor — Oiling 98.63

$ 557.53

RIVER ROAD: Patching $ 58.40 Drainage Maintenance 50.00 Cutting Brush 150.00 Shoulders and Slopes 75.00

$ 333.40

EASTFORD ROAD: Patching $ 100.00 Drainage Maintenance 60.00 Cutting Brush 90.00

$ 250.00

BRICKYARD ROAD: Drainage Maintenance $ 50.00

$ 4,500.00

Town Dump

Salary of Caretaker $ 3,158.00

3,158.00

125 Town Dump Rodenl Control Treatments to Eliminate Rats $ 474.00

474.00

Rubbish Collection Labor for 8 monthly collections $ 5,499.47

5,499.47 Snow and Ice Labor $ 8,077.47 Truck Hire 7,298.19 Rental of Shoveldozer 1,942.50 Salt 3,134.00 Snow Shovels 9.96 Chains 171.09 Snow Plow Repairs 20.85 Snow Plow Blades 902.06 Gasoline 1,636.00 Calcium Chloride 67.00 Sand 1,442.00 Rental of Bulldozer 2,201.00 Rental of Front End Loader 1,644.00 Plow and Sand Tipton Rock Road 85.00 Rental of Grader 834 25 Snow Fence 16.10 Meals 4.02

29,485.39

Sidewalk Repairs Redi-Mix Concrete $ 1,708.75 Mason 280.00 Pea Gravel 3.50 Lumber for Forms 7.59

1,999.84

Highway — Drain Pipes 12" Corrigated Metal Culvert $ 263.42 8" Corrigated Metal Culvert 277.95 18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 85.68 30" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 46.00 Used Steel Pipe 34.50

707.55

Caron Street Sidewalk Labor $ 623 18 Redi-Mix Concrete 158.31

126 Mason 168.00 Lumber for Forms 9.54 Type I 212.00 Cement 4.50 Gasoline 124.00

Reconstruction of Charlton Street Labor $ 499.55 Rental of Shovel Dozer 1,702.50 Removing Trees 363.65 Rental of Michigan Loader 87.00 Blaster 82.50 Blasting Mat 20.00 Dynamite 48.50 Blasting Caps 75 50 24" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 55.80 MC-1 Asphalt 526.47

Main Street Culvert Labor $ 165.00

Chestnut Street Reconstruction Labor $ 607.60

Cisco Street Bridge Labor $ 50.46 Burlap Bags 2.25 Mason 28.00 Redi-Mix Concrete 119.10

Everett Street Sidewalk Labor $ 363 60 Redi-Mix Concrete 237.15 Mason 159.25 Cement 9.00

Guelphwood Road Cable Rail Erection Labor $ 219.70 Paint 204.39

127 Knollwood Avenue Repairs Labor $ 171.38 MC-1 Asphalt 158.00 Type I 370.50

699.88 Roosevelt Drive Storm Drain Labor $ 1,081.93 12" Corrugated Metal Culvert 2,083.75 Cement Bricks 322.42 "D" Frames and Grates 737.80 Mason 483.50 Cement 72.00 Rental of Backhoe 456.25 Removing Trees 12.40 Redi-Mix Concrete 45.90 Lumber 26.70 Bituminous Patch 630.85 MC-1 Asphalt 266.31

6,219.81 West Street Storm Drain Labor $ 638.57 Rental of Backhoe 100.00 12" Corrugated Metal Culvert 263.42 "D" Frames and Grates 186.12 Cement Bricks 43 00 Lumber 2.23 Redi-Mix Concrete 316.05 Mason 140.00 Bituminous Patch $ 367.25

2,056.64 Woodycrest Avenue Storm Drain 2" Pea Gravel $ 42.00 Rental of Backhoe 1,150.00 6" Akron Pipe 3.55 Mason 208.00 Bituminous Patch 466.75 Lumber (Furring) 3.53 Repairing Broken Water Pipes 42.05

1,915.88

Cleaning Bottom and Filling Swimming Pool Rental of Shovel Dozer $ 150.00 150.00 Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH E. BENOIT, Street Superintendent.

128 REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I hereby submit the report of the Department of Weights and Measures for the year 1960. The amount of fees collected for the town through this department was $414.20. Scales and Balances Adjusted Sealed Condemned Over 10,000 lbs. 4 5,000 to 10,000 lbs. 1 100 to 5,000 lbs. 4 66 Under 100 lbs. 37 172 2 Weights 3 382 Gasoline Meters 7 83 Grease, Oil Devices 16 Vehicle Tank Meters 12 34 3 Kerosene Meters 1 4

Totals 64 762 5 WEIGHINGS AND INSPECTIONS Tested Correct Under Over Bread 180 126 14 40 Butter 212 80 12 120 Charcoal (in bags) 44 14 4 26 Coal (in transit) 5 4 1 Confectionery 116 31 7 78 Dry Commodities 148 108 4 36 Dry Goods 60 10 10 40 Flour 66 46 4 16 Fruits and Vegetables 166 92 20 54 Grain and Feed 32 24 8 Lard 116 90 10 16 Liquid Commodities 167 127 18 22 Meats and Provisions 284 212 28 44 Potatoes 113 68 8 37

Totals 1709 1032 139 538 OTHER INSPECTIONS Paper or Fibre Cartons 48 Peddler's Licenses 12 Milk Jars 56 Coal Certificates 5 Bread Markings 180 Food Package Markings 288 Charcoal Bag Markings 32

129 Wholesale Milk Cans 16 Transient Vendors Licenses 3 Clinical Thermometers 94 Peddler's Scales 3 Junk Scales 8 Berry Baskets 27 Retests of Gasoline Devices 23 Respectfully submitted, ROLAND A. VARIN, Sealer.

REPORT OF DEPT. OF CIVIL DEFENSE

To The Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: The year 1960 has been another busy year for your De- partment of Civil Defense. This year, again, in addition to the regular programs and schedules that were maintained most of the administrative work of the Sector 3C Office had to be carried on because the Office was not re-opened on a full time basis. This meant that in addition to maintaining regular office hours every Monday evening in the Town Hall, a schedule of visits to the Area 3 Office in Westboro and the State Headquarters in Natick had to be set-up. These visits, by virtue of the subject matter to be taken care of, fell mostly on the Director and my Deputy. As the area and State offices are open only from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, the Di- rector, or his representative, has to "get out of work" each time a visit is made. This required real sacrifice and I do hope that the State Agency will be able to re-open our Sector Office in the near future. At this point I want to say that we were given every available assistance by Harold Rossi, our Area 3 Director and his staff assistant, Theodore Apt. Their complete willingness to do all possible helped greatly to off-set the shut-down of the Sector Office. Besides having our Office open every Monday evening we have had the Control Center open on Friday evenings. Our Rescue Room has been used each Tuesday evening for continued training in Rescue Techniques. We also have had all the facilities open for the test problems and alerts whenever O. CD. M. or the M. C. D. A. so ordered. General training classes were held for volunteers in com- munications, police, rescue and staff sections in ten and twenty week sessions. It is a pleasure to be able to report that our Rescue Section completed the course in Heavy Duty Rescue Techniques given at the M. C. D. A. Training Center in Tops- field, Mass., and we now have a fully qualified Rescue Team.

130 Also, our Auxiliary Police Unit finished their last course (10.3) given by Lt. Richard A. Sherburne of the Mass. State Police. They too are now a fully qualified Unit. Dominico Licastro, of the Southbridge Police Dept., who has been appointed by Chief Ovide A. Desrosiers, as C. D. Service Officer has submitted an excellent report of the progress of the Auxiliary Police. I feel that I could do no better than to include part of that report: "This year your C. D. Auxiliary Police Unit has had a very busy schedule, they have completed courses 10-2 and 10-3 which consist of the intermediate and advance Auxiliary Training Course of which each man received a diploma, some of this schooling was classroom work and some was field work under the direction of Police Chief Edgar Campbell of the Auburn Police Department and Lt. Richard A. Sherburne of the Massachusetts State Police, both qualified instructors for the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency. "The C. D. Aux. Pohce Officers have put in a total of 960 hours of schooling in the above courses, the men of the C. D. Police Unit have also been working regular beat and cruiser details with the cooperation of the Southbridge Police Force this work has been going on throughout the year and is still in operation. The men have also been given various assign- ments throughout the year on regular traffic details and Po- lice duty some listed above giving a total of 1,954 hours and 20 minutes of their time to the Aux. Police Unit this past year. "As your newly assigned Service Officer I can say to you that you now have a fully equipped C. D. Police Unit and a well trained one. I am proud of the men in this C. D. Police Unit and I know that the Town of Southbridge can well be proud to have an Aux. Police Unit such as this in their Town. "I am very grateful for the assistance which your office has given me, and you and your Deputy Director, Willard Stark, deserve much praise in the work you are doing. I know if the Citizens of Southbridge could see how much the Civil Defense Agency has accomplished in Southbridge they too would give much praise to you and your organization. "I am most grateful to Chief Ovide A. Desrosiers and the Officers of the Southbridge Police Department for all the help they have rendered to the Officers and men of the C. D. Aux. Unit in the past year, the Officers and men of this Unit had many words of praise for the regular Police Officers and I know it has made great harmony between the two departments. "We are now in the process of buying new uniforms for the Aux. Police Unit as the ones we have were in use for about 19 years. "In closing I would like to say that your C. D. Auxiliary

131 Police Unit is fully prepared for any emergency which may arise and I know that words could never express my thanks to the Officers and men of this organization for the time and effort they put in so freely. I am proud to be one of you." The Directors and Staff Officers have attended conferences, seminars and training sessions on national, regional, state, area, and local levels. They have been, thus, able to keep abreast of the current problems and the current think- ing as to their solutions at all levels. Our Rescue and Communication Units have appeared in many parades and civic ceremonies, not only in Southbridge, but in towns throughout the Sector. Our C. D. Auxiliary Po- lice Unit has been called into action by Chief Ovide Desro- siers to assist him on numerous occasions. The highlight of the year 1960 has been the value and the type of Surplus Property made available through the cooperation of the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency. Com- munication equipment valued at $15,706.88 was obtained at a cost of only $122.60. The items ranged from transmitters to marking chalk and included standby and training materials for the Engineering, Medical, Rescue, Warden and Welfare Sections. As I have stated before, "there is no doubt that we in Southbridge can truly say that our Civil Defense Department really gets the Town its money's worth." The installation of our Air Raid Warning System was completed and we feel that, while not perfect, we have taken a great step forward in the overall protection efforts for our Townspeople. There are several operational "bugs" to be worked out to reduce the operational cost of the System which we hope to accomplish before the 1961 summer season starts. Despite all our efforts the "apathy problem" is still with us. Though it is interesting to note that we have had many requests for the publication on "Family Fallout Shelters", we have increased our listed volunteers to over eight hundred citizens of the Town of Southbridge that are members of the Civil Defense Department, yet this is not enough. We will continue to do all within our power to arrive at the time where we can, in truth, say that we are manned three deep in every job. This is the goal we must reach before we can relax and call ourselves a 100% Civil Defense "Ready" Town. The inventory of equipment on hand December 31, 1960, that was obtained in 1960 has a total value of $20,052.96. A breakdown of the 1960 Inventory, by sections, follows, as well as the grand inventory value of the Department.

SUMMARY OF THE 1960 INVENTORY Administration Section $ 313.75 Auxiliary Fire Section 617.60

132 Auxiliary Police Section 310.03 Communication Section 15,730.91 Engineering Section 754.80 Identification Section 8.40 Medical Section 354 00 Radiological Section 29.30 Rescue Section 670.47 Warden Section 288.00 Welfare Section 975.70

Total Value of the 1960 Inventory .... $ 20,052.96

Total Value of the 1959 Inventory .... 27,590.15

Total Value of the 1958 Inventory .... 8,422.31

Total Value of the 1957 Inventory . .. 15,405.98

Total Value of the 1956 Inventory .... 13,108.11 Total Value of the 200 Bed Hospital (Delivered in 1957) 50,000.00

Total Value of the Civil Defense Inventory $134,579 51 Our 1960 Budget was $5,700.00 and our expenditures amounted to $5,691.00. I want to take this opportunity to extend my personal, and official appreciation of the Civil Defense Department to all the O. C. D. M. and M. C. D. A. officials who were so helpful throughout the past year. Especially do I want to thank Mr. Harold Rossi, Director of Area 3. Much more than thank you is due to our Board of Selectmen, whose cooperation and support was unlimited. Also deserving a special work of appreciation is our Town Accountant, Mr. Caron; Town Treas- urer, Norbert Benoit; Town Engineer, Mr. Racicot; Chief of Police Desrosiers; Fire Chief Gregoire, and our Highway Supt. Joseph Benoit. Finally, my most sincere thanks to all the members of my department, who, without fanfare, have put in a year of hard work to try and prepare themselves to protect and help our Town and all its people in any emergency. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES R. McCLAM, Director REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT

Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Southbridge Southbridge, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1960.

133 On behalf of the Police Department, I wish to express my sincere thanks for the splendid support and cooperation received from Your Honorable Board, all other town departments, parents and members of the School Safety Patrol, the School Superintendent and the faculty of all schools for their support and interest in pedestrian safety for school children in close cooperation with the Safety Officers; The South- bridge Safety Council, Press, Radio, Industry, Merchants and Citizens in the year 1960. Major Crimes Reported and Known to Police 59 Unfounded 1 Cleared by Arrest 37 Reported not cleared other years but cleared by arrest in 1960 9

Classification of Offenses Burglary, Breaking and Entering (6 Juveniles) 9 Larceny, Theft (1 Female Juvenile, 3 Juvenile Boys) 13 Assaults 9 Weapons, Carrying, Possessing 4 Sex Offenses (except forcible rape, prostitution) (5 Females) 12 Offenses against Family, Children 8 Violation of Liquor Laws 3 Drunkenness (9 Females, 1 Juvenile) 3 Male Juveniles 283 Vagrancy 12

Operating under the Influence of Liquor .... (2 Females) 24 Violation of Town By-Laws 20 Disturbance of the Public Peace (2 Juveniles) 16 Escape from Police Officers Juveniles 2 Violation of Lottery Laws 2 Peddling without a License 2 Stubbornness 2 Malicious Destruction of Property 3 Arrests for Out of Town Police (1 Juvenile) 7 Violation of Probation 1 Profanity 2 Contributing to Delinquency of Minors 1 Violation of Road and Driving Laws 3 Females; 7 Juveniles 34 Traffic and Motor Vehicle Laws 19 Females; 14 Juveniles 150 Total Persons Charged (43 Females) (40 Juveniles) 619 Parking Summonses Issued 1220 Fines Collected $169.00 Permits Issued to Carry Firearms 69 General Firearm Permits Issued, Sale of and Gunsmith 4 Permits Issued for Sale of Shotguns, Rifles 1 Gunsmith Permits Issued 1 Summonses Served for Out of Town Police, Courts 398

134 Persons Committed to State Hospitals 21 Permits Issued to Work Lord's Day, Holidays 62 Sound Truck Permits Issued 14 Doors and Windows Found Unlocked, Open by Police Officers 962 Radio Calls Sent Out to Cruisers 1263 Night Lodging Given to Travelers 41 Violation of Parking Rules (Illegal Winter Parking 498) 1894 Parking Summonses Issued 1220 Fines Assessed $169.00 Parking Violation Warnings Issued 674 Total Bicycles Registered 1396 Local Traffic Warnings Issued, Departmental 247 Motor Vehicle Violation Notices Sent to Registry of Motor Vehicles 228 Licenses to Operate Motor Vehicles Suspended 47 Rights to Operate Motor Vehicles Suspended 21 Names Placed on Registrar's Black List 9 Motor Vehicle Registrations Suspended, Revoked 18 Personal Injury Accidents Reported to Police 55 Passengers Injured, All Accidents 31 Operators Injured, All Accidents 37 Bicyclists Injured by Motor Vehicles 2 Coasting Injury on Snow by Motor Vehicle 1 Pedestrians injured by Motor Vehicles 16 Property Damage Accidents Reported over $200.00 Damage 66 Persons Fingerprinted 124 Persons Reported Missing 24 Located 21 Bicycles Reported Stolen 9 Recovered 8 Prisoners Detained in Lockup for Sturbridge, Charlton Police, State Police 261 Prisoners Detained in Southbridge Lockup 515 Teletype Messages Sent Out 307 Street Lights Reported Out by Police 443 Respectfully submitted, OVIDE A. DESROSIERS, Chief of Police. REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:

I wish to submit the following report of the work accomplished by the Engineering Department for the year 1960.

135 NEW CONSTRUCTION PLANNED, LAID OUT, INSPECTED 1. Addition to Assessors Office — F. X. Laliberte & Sons Complete 2. Henry Street Field, Sewer and Drain — Michael N. Giacobbi Complete 3. Henry Street, F. Toilet Facilities — Southbridge & Webster Plumbing Complete 4. Morris Street Sewer — Ciesla Brothers Complete 5. Worcester Street, Resurfacing — Ciesla Brothers Complete 6. Main Street, Resurfacing — Stanley Kaitbenski Complete 7. Demolition of Town Barn and Shed — General Building and Wrecking Complete 8. Highway Department Garage — Gerald J. Lapierre Incomplete 9. South Street, Reconstruction — Frank J. Shields, Inc Complete 10. Airport — Frank J. Shields, Inc Complete 11. Water Supply at Pool — McKinstry Ice Company Complete 12. Caron Street Sidewalk — Highway Complete 13. Roosevelt Drive Drain — Highway Complete 14. Chestnut Street — Highway Complete 15. Dean Street Sewer — Highway No Action Taken 16. Knollwood Avenue Repave — Highway Complete 17. Charlton Street Reconstruction — Highway Incomplete 18. Westwood Pkwy. Reconstruction — Highway Incomplete 19. Lebanon Hill Reconstruction — Highway Incomplete 20. Main Street Culvert — Highway Incomplete 21. Henry Street Field Lateral Support — Highway Complete 22. Airport—2nd Contract — Frank J. Shields, Inc Not Started Morse Brothers Elect. Co., Inc Not Started NEW STREETS LAID OUT Fiske Street Westwood Parkway Richard Avenue SURVEYS Chestnut Street — Grades Woodycrest Avenue — Drain, Batters Richard Avenue — Grades, Topography Armory Lane — Grades Lebanon Hill — Field Work Cole Avenue — Grades, Sections Roosevelt Drive — Drain Idlewood Street — Grades, Drain

136 Cady Brook — Layout, Field Work, Survey Property Lines, Takings, and Plans High Street — Grades, Street Line Morris Street Extension — Sewer, Grade Stakes Central & Worcester Streets — Topography, Resurfacing West Main Street — Drain Henry Street — Topography, Areas for Possible Flooding, Grades Worcester Street — Sections Westwood, Fiske, Idlewood, Richard — Lines and Grades Little League Diamond — Dresser Street Field Airport — Sections for New Construction Pleasant Street — Sewer, Grades for Chapter 90 Warren Street — Grades Cottage Lane — Grades, Lines, Layout Brentwood Drive — Lines for Water, Grades, Layout Caron Street — Lines and Grades — Sidewalk Charlton Street — Layout, Grades, Topo, Sections Knollwood Avenue — Grades Locust Avenue, Oak Street — Layout, Grades, Levels Guelphwood Road — Lines South Street — Lines Dresser Street Field — Grades, Grade Stakes INVESTIGATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS 1. Temple Drive — Sewer 2. East Main Street and Crystal Street — Sewer Problems 3. Morris Street — Locate Sewer Manholes 4. Check Property Lines for Assessors 5. Charlton Street — Check Street Line 6. Chapin Street Sidewalk — Accident Location 7. South Street — Check Pole Location for Air Raid Warn- ing System 8. Hamilton Street and Pine Street — Check Drains 9. West Street Sidewalk — Check Grades 10. Dresser Street Field — Measure for Drain 11. Check Swimming Pool 12. Hamilton Street — Check Drains 13. Eastford Road and North Woodstock Road — Sewer Depths 14. Foster Street — Check Drain 15. Everett Street — Locate All Drain M. H.'s & C. B's for New Gas Lines 16. Westwood Parkway — Locate Sewer M. H.'s for Highway 17. Litchfield Avenue — Check Tree Location 18. Check Bound Point between Colognesi & Brentwood Drive 19. Articles for Annual Town Meeting 20. Articles for Special Town Meeting 21. House Numbers — 37 22. Street Permits — 35

137 The construction of the Airport this year required 784 man hours, or the equivalent of 1 month's continuous working time for each person in the Department. It is expected that the new construction at the Airport will require an equivalent amount of time to supervise the construction of the addition to the runway, and the installation of a lighting system. During the coming year, the construction of relocated roads in connection with the construction of the Westville Dam, will require considerable time of the Engineering De- partment to co-ordinate all conditions of land takings, road relocations, drainage, and grades. Again this year, all work was done with the full cooperation of the Highway Department and the Board of Selectmen, which resulted in better work and a great savings to the Town of Southbridge. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the members of your Board and other Boards, Committees, and Departments, for their cooperation during the year. Very truly yours, HENRY A. RACICOT, P.E. Town Engineer. REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER

Worcester, ss To Moise Reopel, Dog Officer of the Town of Southbridge, Mass. In the name of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to proceed forthwith to seek out, catch and confine all dogs within said city — town not duly licensed, collared or harnessed, and tagged, according to the provisions of Chapter one hundred and forty of the General Laws, and you are further required to make and enter complaint against the owner or keeper of every such dog, and to kill or cause to be killed each such dog which, after being detained for a period of ten days, shall not then have been duly licensed, collared or harnessed, and tagged; except that any male or any spayed female dog not found to be diseased may be sold for not less than three dollars, and you shall keep an account of any such sale and forthwith pay over the money to the city — town treasurer. Before delivery of any dog so sold you shall require the purchaser to register and procure a license and tag for such dog from the clerk of the city — town where the dog is to be kept, in accordance with the provisions of Section one hundred and thirty-seven of Chapter one hundred and forty of the General Laws. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings therein, on or before the first day of October next,

138 on or before the first day of January next and on or before the first day of April next, and at the expiration of your term of office, stating the number of dogs caught, confined and/or killed or sold and the names of the owners or keepers thereof, and whether all unlicensed dogs in said city — town have been caught, confined and/or killed or sold and the names of persons against whom complaints have been made under the provisions of said Chapter, and whether complaints have been made and entered against all the persons who have failed to comply with the provisions of said Chapter. Given under my hand and seal at Southbridge aforesaid, the 3rd day of June in the year nineteen hundred and sixty. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE, Chairman of the Selectmen of Southbridge, Mass.

To the Chairman Board of Selectmen of the Town of Southbridge, Mass. In accordance with the foregoing Warrant I hereby make due return of my doings in compliance therewith as follows: Number of Stray Dogs Killed 71 Number of Dogs Killed by Motor Vehicles 21 Dogs Disposed of by Owner 8 Number of Dogs Sold 1 Number of Dogs Lost 53 Number of Dogs Found 49 Number of Dogs Found from Out of Town 9 Number of Dogs Lost from Out of Town 10 To the best of my knowledge and belief all unlicensed dogs in said Town of Southbridge have been caught, confined, killed or sold and complaints have been made against the following named persons, under the provisions of Chapter 140, General Laws as amended by Chapter 320, Acts of 1934. Number of Investigated Complaints 77 Number of Restraining Complaints 1 Number of Persons Attacked by Dogs 2 Livestock Damage Claims 5 Warrants Issued to Delinquent Dog Owners 264 Dog Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicles and Re- ceived Treatment 3 Number of Pet Placements 8 Total Dog Cases 559 Totoal Travel Mileage 1215 And so far as I have any knowledge complaints have been entered against all persons who have failed to comply with said provisions. Dated December 31, 1960. MOISE REOPEL, Dog Officer.

139 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Town Hall, Southbridge, Mass. Sirs: I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending December 31st, 19-60. The wiring permits issued were as follows: New Buildings 30 Remodeling and Additions to Already Erected Buildings 76 Additions to Old Wiring 95 New Services 69 Oil Burners 63 Electric Ranges 54 Electric Hot Water Heaters 46 Washers 66 Dryers 62 Air Conditioners 75 Disposals 61 Miscellaneous 264 Inspection While Work in Progress 816 Recommendations to Change Wiring 126 Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR J. ENO, Inspector of Wires. REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF JACOB EDWARDS

1960 TRUSTEES FOR THE EDWARDS BEQUEST Robert L. Fox Jacob K. Edwards Ellsworth D. Mitchell John J. O'Shaughnessy FOR THE TOWN Dr. Nerio W. Pioppi, Chairman Oswald J. Laliberte Edward P. Sheehan LIBRARY HOURS Open 1961: Adult Section: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Children's Room: Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

140 School Holidays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closed 1961: January 2 New Year's Day February 22 Washington's Birthday May 30 Memorial Day July 4 Independence Day September 4 Labor Day

October 12 ... Columbus Day November 11 Veteran's Day November 23 Thanksgiving Day December 25 Christmas Day REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN The biggest library news of 1960 was the signing of the bill for State Aid to Public Libraries on November 3 by Gov- ernor Furcolo. Our library will benefit by a direct grant in aid based on our population and by affiliation with a regional library system now being organized to increase our resources. 1961 should see both plans underway. The second biggest event was the survey made of the facilities of this library by Miss Alice Cahill of the State Divi- sion of Library Extension at the invitation of the Board of Trustees. After a careful study of the library and the community, she made several recommendations that will guide our future planning. While the total circulation figures show only a slight gain over those of 1959, adult reading increased 2,288 items. Books used by children in the first three grades increased 1,242 over the previous year. But an alarming drop of 1,640 showed up in books used by pupils in grades four through seven which indicates an area where interest must be re-stimulated. An AO Magnifier Reader was loaned by Dr. Nerio Pioppi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, to aid partially sighted readers. A new outdoor flag was given by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War in memory of Francis Jager. The library was actively used by groups other than readers. Two Great Books Groups and a Great Decisions Group met regularly. Area artists exhibited their paintings in the reading room. New elementary teachers were invited to a coffee hour and told of the facilities available to them. In the Children's Room weekly movies were continued. Both the junior and senior summer reading clubs (member- ship 124 and 89 respectively) were active. Several classroom groups and Brownie Scouts had scheduled story hours. The annual Creative Writing Contest was held during Children's Book Week. The weekly column in the Southbridge Evening News is still a valuable contact with the public. Station WESO invited the library to participate in a weekly Sunday afternoon broadcast, Adventures Unlimited, narrated by the Reverend

141 William Slater. During National Library Weeks the library was floodlighted and a name-drawing contest held with book prizes. Talks were given by the librarian on reading and the use of the library in all three high schools. Elementary schools had story hours as well as library instruction. Local groups heard talks on Lenten reading and library resources for Sun- day school teachers. Sturbridge and Holland women's groups also invited the librarian for book talks, and the hbrarian helped judge two essay contests. The librarian attended the American Library Association Conference in Montreal in June, the Bay Path Library Associa- tion meetings of which group she serves on the Executive Board, the Young Adult Librarian's Meeting in Holden, and the Institute for State Aid at Boston College in February. She participated in meetings preparing to implement state aid to libraries and served on the subcommittee to plan regional boundaries. It was a good year full of promise for 1961 when we hope to have automatic charging installed, newspaper files micro- filmed and an additional professionally trained staff member. Edward Zuiss deserv^es special thanks for the many hours contributed to the library. The Southbridge Evening News, Station WESO, the Police Force and the administrations of both public and parochial schools are thanked for their always willing help. As always the librarian is grateful for the privilege of working with such a congenial staff and cooperative and progressive Board of Trustees. COMPARATIVE TABLE OF CIRCULATION Adult 1959 1960 General Works 372 386 Philosophy 903 885 Religion 701 680 Sociology 2,164 2,355 Language 358 288 Science 1,482 1,485 Useful Arts 3,447 3,541 Fine Arts 2,374 2,380 Literature 2,203 2.443 History 1,676 1,682 Travel 1,573 1.682 Biography 3,955 3,827

Total Adult Non-Fiction 21,208 21,634

Films 15 28 Current Periodicals 3,790 3.804 Pamphlets 593 542 Foreign Books 289 186

142 Records 252 385 Sheet Music 10 4 Pictures 35 11 Fiction 27,426 29,312

Total Adult Circulation 53,618 55,906

Juvenile General Works 255 335 Philosophy 8 6 Religion 284 236 Social Science 1,596 1,458 Language 86 124 Science 1,875 1,657 Useful Arts 1,271 961 Fine Arts 721 818 Literature 371 373 History 907 1,013 Travel 796 793 Biography 2,917 2,786

Total Juvenile Non-Fiction 11,987 10,560

Current Periodicals 519 494 Pamphlets 138 85 Pictures 769 700 Fiction — J 11,802 10,594 Fiction — JJ 11,128 11,543 School Deposits 4,196 4,023

Total Juvenile Circulation 39,639 37,999

GRAND TOTAL 93,257 93,905 STATISTICAL RECORD Date of Founding 1,871 Population Served 16,500 Days open during year 304 Hours open each week 63 Number of volumes January 1, 1960 39,910 Number of volumes added: Adult 835 Juvenile 366

Total 1,201 Number of volumes discarded and lost: Adult 437 Juvenile 222

Total 659

143 Number of volumes December 31, 1960 40,452 Number of registered borrowers 6,291 Largest circulation for one day (Feb. 20) 529 Smallest circulation for one day (Dec. 12) 57 Average circulation per day 309 Annual circulation: School Deposits 4,023 Juvenile (except deposits) 33,976 Adult 55,906 Total 93,905 LIBRARY STAFF Librarian Mary Anna Tien Reference Librarian Hilda Heather Children's Librarian Mary Hazelton Bookkeeper and General Assistant Gladys Hobson Janitor Joseph Lataille PART TIME STAFF Lucille Buchiachio Viola Michael Mary Anne Chambers Maryellen Morin Louise Despres Diane Morrill Nancy Gobeille Brenda Phipps Claire Hart Marion Postemski Frances Libuda Helen Rowley Frances Schauweker Sharron Smith Sandra Yannacci Respectfully submitted, MARY ANNA TIEN, Librarian STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

For the Year Ending December 3L 1960

Cash Balance, January 1, 1960 $ 1,509.29 Receipts: Town appropriation $24,165.00 Mynott Fund Interest 35.00 Income from Edwards Trust Funds 8,018 86 Received for books lost 18.68

Total Receipts 32,237.54

$33,746.83

Disbursements: Payroll $22,711.41 Building expenses 2,535.61 Operating expenses 871.11

144 Building repairs and maintenance 762.40 Grounds maintenance 135.97 Books and periodicals 4,678.16 Book repairs 115,.24 Films 178.37

Total Disbursements 31,988.27 Cash balance December 31, 1960 represented by: Trustees' Cash 1,694.21 Mynott fund interest 64.35

$ 1,758.56

Reserve for Building Repairs and Improvements Balance, January 1, 1960 $ 4,522.40 Add: Interest received 159.66

Balance, December 31, 1960, on deposit with Southbridge Savings Bank .... $ 4,682.06

Pilsudski Club Book Fund Balance, January 1, 1960 $ 228.73 Add: Interest received 8.05

Balance, December 31, 1960, on deposit

with Southbridge Savings Bank .... $ 236.78

REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: In accordance with the law and custom, I submit the following report of the year ending December 31, 1960, giving names of members of the Fire Department, values of properties under my supervision, number of fires we responded to, values of properties where loss occurred, dates and location of fires. We responded to 23 bell alarms 438 still alarms Total alarms for the year 461. 388 Hydrants at $75.00 each per year $ 33,500.00 Value of buildings 1,127,200.00

145 Loss on buildings 165,680.00 Insurance on buildings 778,800.00 Insurance paid on buildings 163,380.51 Value of contents 709,325.00 Loss on contents 246,991.21 Insurance on contents 362,000.00 Insurance paid on contents 243,461.21 INVENTORY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Station $ 80,000.00 Fire Apparatus 77,000.00 Fire Department Supplies 10,000 00 Gamewell Fire Alarm System 69,000.00 ROSTER OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Alva J. Gregoire Assistant Chief Daniel Daniels Capt. Emile Caouette Laurent McDonald Capt. Ovila Donais Rodolphe Arpin Inspector Raymond Nadeau Romeo Mathieu Ernest Collette Napoleon White Arthur Marand Roland Larochelle Edward Boucher Alfred Langevin Biagio Puccilli William Berry Victor Caouette Armand Dumas Jean P. St. Amant Lionel Bachand Adrien Pouliot Raoul Plouffe Edward McNally

Call Men Hose Co. No. 1 Capt. Hermas Lippe Henry Santelli Lieut. Leopold Langlois Roger Tremblay Clarence Blais Lennie Rutanen Thomas Mannis Paul LaRochelle Walter Earnest George Paul

Call Men Hose Co. No. 2 Capt. Eugene Gaumond Ferdinand Szczypien Lieut. Aime Ravenelle James Brackett Armand Gibeault John Jankowski George Plouffe Conrad Corriveau Melvin Williams Donald Belanger

Call Men Aerial Co. No. 1 Capt. Arthur Caplette Roger Favreau Lieut. Armand Durocher Henry Latour

146 Raymond Dartt Roland Arpin Francis Healy Clarence McDonald Clifford Shaw Robert Talbot Albert Bishop Supt. of Fire Alarm Normand LaRochelle Alarms Answered During the Year January 22—Still alarm at 7:00 P.M., at 87 Cross Street. Dwelling. Owned by William Grenier. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. January 31—Still alarm at 10:15 A.M., at ^V2 Fisk Street. Gar- age. Owned by Rene Mendes. Caused by burning barrel under jet. Insured. February 4—Still alarm at 10:35 P.M. at 314 Worcester Street. Store and apartment. Owned by Lorenzo DiGregorio. Caused by defective transformer. Insured. February 15—Box 36 at 6:50 A.M. at 70 Foster Street. Store. Owned by Bousquet's Auto Parts. Cause, probable defective stack. Insured. February 15—Same as above. Italian American Club. In- sured. February 15—Same as above. Like-nu Cleaners. Insured. February 17—Box 321 at 5:24 P.M. at 270 Worcester Street. Foundry. Owned by Ernest Horney. Caused by sparks in rags and paper. Insured. February 23—Box 325 at 8:20 A.M. at 56 Roosevelt Drive. Dwelling. Owned by James McClaskey. Caused by boy playing with lighted candle. Insured. March 11—Box 112 at 7:09 P.M. at 26 Benefit Street. Green- house. Owned by Sabatino Osimo. Caused by over-heated stove pipe. Insured. March 17—Box 115 at 4:26 P.M. at 39 Moon Street. Storage sheds. Owned by Louis Gubb. Caused by sparks from electric motor. Insured. March 18—Still alarm at 2:45 P.M. at 74 Chestnut Street. Dwelling. Owned by Donald Lamica. Caused by exploding T.V. tube. Not insured. March 20—Still alarm at 12:45 P.M. at 240 Torrey Road. Dwelling. Owned by Michael Demski. Caused by overheated stove pipe. Insured. March 29—Still alarm at 6:35 P.M. at rear 56 Dresser Street. Barn. Owned by Mrs. Belle Andrews. Caused by sparks from incinerator. Insured. April 2—Box 32 at 3:36 A.M. at 17 Marcy Street. Dwelling. Owned by Naum Rutcho. Cause unknown. Insured. April 2—Same as above. Owned by Joseph Lataille. Insured. April 2—Still alarm at 7:30 AM. at 27 Snow Street. Dwelling. Owned by Dhosi Lazo. Caused by smoking in bed. In- sured.

147 April 22—Still alarm at 7:00 A.M. at 127 Pleasant Street. Dwelling. Owned by Joseph Anger. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured. April 28—Still alarm at 10:55 P.M. at 97 South Street. Dwell- ing. Owned by Leonard DiGregorio. Incendiary. Insured. April 30—Still alarm at 8:50 P.M. at 228 Lebanon Hill. Dwell- ing. Owned by Ferdinand Dintini. Caused by short circuit. Insured. May 2—Still alarm at 9:20 P.M. at 348 Main Street. Office building. Owned by Howard Pierce. Cause, incendiary. Insured. May 3—Still alarm at rear 56 Dresser Street. Barn. Owned by Mrs. Belle Andrews. Caused by sparks from incinerator. Insured. June 4—Box 14 at 3:43 A.M. on Saundersdale Road. Recharg- ing Station. Owned by Tennessee Gas Co. Caused by lightning. Insured. June 20—Still alarm at 9:08 A.M. at 24 Worcester Street. Dwelling. Owned by Roseanna St. Martin. Caused by flooded oil burner. Insured. June 27—Still alarm at 4:50 P.M. at 92 Elm Street. Dwelling. Owned by Francis Healy. Caused by overheated grease in pan. Insured. June 30—Still alarm at 10:30 P.M. at 17 Field Street. Dwell- ing. Owned by Robert Bousquet. Caused by short circuit in clothes drier. Insured. July 9—Still alarm at 10:05 A.M. at 179 West Street. Dwell- ing. Owned by Leslie Hackett. Caused by burning hornet nest in bushes near house. Insured. July 16—Box 24 at 11:42 P.M. at 795 West Main Street. Stores and apartments. Owned by Chris Skarani. Caused by overheated fire box at base of furnace. Insured. July 24—Still alarm at 12:40 P.M. at 19 Hudson Avenue. Dwelling. Owned by Joseph Blais. Caused by burning food in gas range oven. Insured. August 6—Still alarm at 2:59 P.M. at 655 Main Street. Dwell- ing. Owned by Armand Mandeville. Caused by short circuit in T.V. Insured. August 25—Still alarm at 6:45 A.M. at 135 Worcester Street. Garage. Owned by Roger Beausoleil. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured. September 5—Still alarm at 1:50 P.M. at 276 Hamilton Street. Dwelling. Owned by Leopold Lemmelin. Caused by short circuit in washing machine. Insured. September 10—Box 321 at 12:26 P.M. at 259 Worcester Street. Factory. Owned by Fileno DiGregorio. Caused by overheated furnace. Insured. September 14—Box 137 at 8:36 P.M. at 28 Pleasant Street. Store and apartments. Owned by Palmerino Wholesale Co. Caused by smoking in bed. Insured.

148 October 1—Still alarm at 12:50 P.M. at 38 Sunny Hill Drive. Dwelling. Owned by Joseph Powers. Caused by leaking valve on bottled gas tank. Insured. October 30—Still alarm at 12:05 A.M. at 6 Lens Street. Rest- aurant. Owned by Blanche Dionne. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette in cardboard container. Insured. November 8—Box 229 at 12:44 P.M. at Brochu Street. Dwell- ing. Owned by Dominic Lombardi. Caused by delayed ignition on power burner. Insured. November 23—Box 32 at 8:53 P.M. at Crane Street. Canning Factory. Owned by Hill Canning Co. Caused by sparks from welding machine. Insured. November 24—Box 45 at 4:02 A.M. at 121 Charlton Street. Dwelling. Owned by Gerald Lapierre. Caused by careless disposal of cigarette. Partly insured. December 7—Box 224 at 8:27 P.M. at 253 Main Street. Dwell- ing. Owned by Methodist Church. Caused by sparks from incinerator. Insured. December 13—Still alarm at 8:20 A.M. at 108 Chestnut Street. Dwelling. Owned by Aldor Benoit. Caused by exploding lacquer thinner while applying electric heater. Insured. December 14—Still alarm at 9:55 A.M. at 46 Old Woodstock Road. Dwelling. Owned by Marie and Luigi Fortis. Caused by thawing pipe with blow torch. Insured. December 18—Still alarm at 5:33 P.M. at 215 Lebanon Hill. Garage. Owned by Steve Simonelli. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. December 20—Still alarm at 1:15 P.M. at 189 Durfee Street. Dwelling. Owned by Herbert Kimball. Caused by back draft in fireplace. Insured. December 22—Still alarm at 11:25—P.M. at 22 Canal Street. Dwelling. Owned by Roch Krawcryk. Caused by overheated chimney. Insured. December 23—Box 226 at 4:32 P.M. at 224 Charlton Street. Store. Owned by Soter George. Caused by delayed ignition in oil burner. Insured. Decemer 23—Still alarm at 7:20 P.M. at 274 Marcy Street. Dwelling. Owned by Thomas O'Brien. Caused by falling spotlight on rug. Insured.

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Permits Issued

Transporting gasoline High explosives 60

Range oil burners .... 11

Power oil burners .... 20

149 Open air fires 453 Removal of gasoline tanks 2 Decorations 19 Bottled gas 30 Burning paint off buildings 3 Gas tanks 4

Inspections Stores 65 Business buildings 69 Single dwellings 958 Multiple dwellings 1439 Garages and service stations 33 Public halls 2 Restaurants 6 Clubs 3 Cafes 10 Diners 16 Hotels 12 Schools 46 Hospitals 6 Rest Homes 9 Decorations 19 Storage tanks 8 Complaints 115 Re-inspections 178 Range burners 636 Povrer burners 1943 Lock-outs 18 Churches 12 Gas tanks 8

In closing my report for last year, I wish to thank the Citizens for their co-operation, and members of the Fire De- partment for their loyalty to their work. In conclusion, the Chief, Alva J. Gregoire, on behalf of the members of the Fire Department wishes to thank the Board of Selectmen and other Town Officials for their courtesy and consideration of the Department. ALVA J. GREGOIRE, Chief of The Fire Department For the Fire Department EDWARD BOUCHER, Clerk.

AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT

In rendering my report for the past year, I wish to state

150 that there was an appropriation of $1,385.00 for this Depart- ment. During the past year the Ambulances made the following trips. Southbridge 534 Worcester 56 Sturbridge 22 Boston 17 Charlton 10 Grafton 6 Norfolk, Mass 5 Jamaica Plains 5 Brimfield 4 Millbury 4 Wrentham 4 Northbridge 3 Framingham 2 Brookfield 2 Holyoke 2 Newton 1 Palmer 1 West Boylston 1 West Roxbury 1 Warren 1 North Wilmington, Mass 1 Total 682

INVENTORY OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT 1 Mercury Ambulance $7,600.00 1 Packard Ambulance 2,300.00 2 Spare tires 35.00 2 Folding stretchers 60.00 1 Orthopatic stretcher 60.00 2 First Aid kits 10.00 2 Flame-proof blankets 90.00 6 Pillows 15.00 25 Pillow cases 15.00 30 Sheets 30.00 24 Blankets 96.00 12 Towels 6.00 1 Straight jacket 31.00 1 Jiffy splint 59 00

1 Washington Cot stretcher .... 250.00 2 Oxygen units 350.00 2 Sets chains 16.00 4 Hand grip spot lights 36 00 1 Porto-power jack 150.00 Supplies 100.00 2 Pressure regulators 70.00

151 REPORT OF FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Forest Fire Department answered 88 alarms for forest fires in 1960. There were 453 permits issued for fires in the open. I wish at this time to thank the people for their good will and again ask their co-operation with this Department to prevent fires in this vicinity. INVENTORY OF THE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT 5 Forest fire pumps $1,250.00 5000 ft. of lis in. hose 2.500.00 4000 ft. of IV2 in. hose 4,350.00 6 1^ in. shut-off nozzles 250.00 6 1 in. shut-off nozzles 120.00 7 IVs in. shut-off nozzles 245.00 8 Open end nozzles 54.00 15 Soda and acid extinguishers 150.00 18 Indian pumps 350.00 4 2^^ Gals hand pumps 60.00 6 ten qt. pails 15.00 16 brooms 16.00 5 Shovels 5.00 14 Reducers 110.00 1 Two ton International truck 2,500.00 2 IVs in. "Y's" 60.00 2 Ladders 48.00 1 Inter-comm. speaker 250 00 1 Pro-pel light 70.00 6 Hand hghts 125 00 1 Tarpaulin 40.00 1 1^ ton Ford truck 1.500 00 All other supplies 1,000.00 ALVA J. GREGOIRE, Forest Fire Warden. Deputy Forest Fire Wardens Daniel Daniels Emile Caouette Romeo Lippe Leopold Langlois Charles Leveille Ovila Donais Biagio Puccilli Rosario Bellerose REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICES

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: and the Citizens of Southbridge: As Director of Veterans' Services I submit a brief report

152 of the department's activities and services rendered for the past year of 1960. Following the objectives of the department of past years, of prompt and efficient service, the year 1960 has disclosed an ever increasing demand for service as more and more veterans within the Town become acquainted with the work of this department, requesting action and solution to their many problems. Throughout the year a conscientious effort was made to find the answers to the many questions asked. Whenever an answer was unknown, reference was made to the proper Fed- eral or State Authorities. Inquiries about education, on the job training, compensation, both service and non-service connected, insurance, loans, burial and hospitalization are handled by this department. Of the 57 inquiries about hospitalization, 43 local veterans were admitted to Veterans Administration Hospitals and Hol- yoke Soldiers Home by arrangements with this department. Deceased veterans for the year 1960 are as follows: Spanish War 1 World War I 7 World War 11 5 Korean War A considerable amount of travel is necessary to aid veterans and their dependents and much paper work is involved in processing their claims against the Veterans' Administra- tion for pensions and compensations.

Veterans' Benefits Chapter 115, as amended by Chapter 584, Acts of 1946, continues to claim the most attention. Under this Chapter, the State agrees to reimburse the Town for one-half of all aid granted. It is of interest to note that more and more appli- cants for Veterans' Benefits, who originally left Southbridge to enter the service, have scattered to other communities to live, but continue to have military settlement in Southbridge, which necessitates traveling further distances to check eligi- bility of the applicant. During the year 1960 a total of 65 applications for Vet- erans' Benefits were processed and at the present time there are 90 cases of active recipients of funds. For a detailed report of expenditures and reimbursements of this department, please refer to the report of the Town Ac- countant. I wish to express my sincere thanks to all Town Depart- ments, Veterans Organizations and their Auxiliaries, the Santa Fund and the various persons who wish to remain anonymous. Respectfully submitted, ROLAND G. HETU Director and Agent

153 REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: The Cemetery Committee met and organized on March 22, 1960. Lectance Landry was elected chairman. Henry Montigny and Stavri Yanka composed the balance of the committee. Seaver M. Rice was appointed superintendent and clerk of the board. Work was started on April 3 and continued until Novem- ber 15 when all part time labor was laid off. The early work consisted in filling in graves, straightening gravestones, grad- ing of gravel roads and spreading of fertilizer and grass seed. In May, grass cutting was started and continued on a two week schedule until October. The committee purchased a 24 inch power mower and two smaller power mowers. It is anticipated in 1962 a new pick up truck will be needed as the one now in use is over 10 years old. We expect to start development of a new burial section this year which in the course of a few years will be needed for burial use. The committee wishes to thank all town officials for their co-operation and courtesy. The highway under Mr. Joseph Benoit was particularly helpful in snow removal and sanding operations. Respectfully submitted, LECTANCE LANDRY, Chairman STAVRI YANKA HENRY MONTIGNY REPORT OF TREE WARDEN

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for the Tree Warden Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1960. The past year 27 dead trees were cut down and removed. Deadwood and broken branches were pruned out of Town- Owned trees. Five stumps were removed. Tree preservative applied to cavities that needed repainting. 2 trees were braced and cabled. Six trees that were felled by Hurricane Donna were removed, broken branches were removed out of 30 storm-damaged trees. Two dangerous Hurricane damaged elm trees were cut down and removed, one tree at Dupaul, corner Goddard Street. One tree on West Street.

154 1960 TREE WARDEN DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATION Salaries and Wages $2,875.00

Tree Warden $ 485.59 Labor 1,347.24

1,832.83 Other Expenses: Trucks hired: Aerial, Winch, Dump... 251.75 Chain Saw Hire 82.25 Tree Removal Signs 8.00 Tools and Material: (Rope, tree food, tree healing paint, brushes, etc.) 25.17

367.17 Hurricane Donna Storm—Damaged Irees: Salaries and Wages: Tree Warden 78.00 Labor 295.74

373.74 Other Expenses: Trucks Hired 78.00 Chain Saw Hire 47.25 Tree Healing Paint .50

126.25 2 Damaged Elm trees removed: Labor and equipment 175.00!

2,874.99

.01 Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA, Tree Warden REPORT OF THE DUTCH ELM DISEASE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for the Dutch Elm Disease Department for the year ending December 31, 1960. Twenty dead elm trees were cut down and removed. Dead- wood out of elm trees on Town-Owned property were removed. I sprayed Town-Owned elm trees twice with a hydraulic

155 sprayer, using Malathion and DDT Emulsion. Dormant in the spring to control Elm Bark Beetle, to protect elm trees from beetle feeding all bark surfaces of living elms, that, may be in- vaded by Bark Beetles from infected wood. Summer (Leaf Spray) to protect elm leaves of elms from being fed upon by Elm Leaf Beetle, it feeds on the leaves of elms, and when it is abundant the leaves become brown and fall off. Such defolia- tion weakens the trees, and many valuable elms have been killed as a result of outbreaks of this insect. Dutch elm disease is probably the most serious shade tree problem facing our community today. The situation is, however, far from being hopeless. Using proper methods can do much to maintain a large percentage of our elms for many years to come.

Dutch Elm Disease 1960 Appropriation .. $ 3,500.00 Salaries and Wages: Moth Superintendent $ 171.60 Labor 381.99 Other Expenses: Insecticide 1,027.91 Hydraulic Spraying 1,782.00 Trucks hired—Dump and Aerial 105.00 Chain Saw Hire 31.50

$ 3,500.00 Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA Moth Superintendent REPORT OF GYPSY MOTH DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for Moth Extermination De- partment, for the year ending December 31, 1960. The past year I sprayed with a hydraulic sprayer, using Malathion and DDT, as many of our town-owned trees, and wooded areas as possible. Infestation in sprayed areas has been kept down with good results. Moth Extermination 1960 Appropriation $ 400.00 Salaries and Wages: Labor $ 1.30 Other Expenses: Insecticide 79.20 Hydraulic Spraying 319.50

$ 400.00

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To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for Mosquito Control for the year ending December 31, 1960. DDT was applied with a hydraulic sprayer to swamp and low areas, on Charlton Street, Elm Street and Meadowbrook Road, for Mosquito Control, with excellent results. Remaining swamp areas could not be sprayed the past year because of the limited funds. Spraying for Mosquitoes Labor, equipment and insecticide $ 500.00 Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA Tree Warden REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: The following is our annual report on Recreation in the Town of Southbridge. It is submitted as five reports in the interest of clarity. Respectfully submitted, FRANK P. SKINYON General Chairman ARTHUR A. ROY Co-chairman

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REPORT OF THE SWIMMING POOL SUB COMMITTEE To the Chairman of the Recreation Committee: Dear Sir: At your request, I am submitting the annual report of the swimming pool supervisor for the 1960 season. Personnel Increased protection of our bathers was provided by the addition of another lifeguard to our staff during the 1960 season. Following are the names of the people who made up our staff: Jeannine Tetreault, Carol Soldani, Eugene Remian, Ron- ald LaFrance, Paul Cournoyer, Andre Lamarre and Edward Desroches, director. These people certainly deserve a great deal of praise for their outstanding work during the season. Attendance The pool opened on June 25 and closed on September 2. The total attendance for this period was 17,725: 3000 June; 7,500 .July; 6,925 August; and 300 September.

157 Physical Improvemenls Two major improvements were made during the 1960 season. One included the addition of a second hfeguard chair placed in the newly developed beach area. With this installation, supervision of that area was greatly facilitated. A system of six sprinklers, also installed during the swimming season, provided the second major improvement. This system proved to be quite effective in providing more uniform water circulation over the entire surface of the pool. Instruction The Red Cross Swimming Program, under the direction of Mr. Ronald LaFrance and Miss Marcia Pioppi, offered over 500 children the opportunity for instruction in swimming and life-saving during regular morning classes at the pool. Rescues Eight rescues were reported by the lifeguards during the season. Many of these cases could have become fatal had it not been for the efficient supervision of the lifeguard staff. Health Care In order to provide safe water for bathers, two methods of control over bacterial growth were used: regulated flow of water in accordance with the bathing load and periodic chlori- nation. In conclusion, I wish to take this opportunity to repeat my thanks to the committee and staff for their wonderful co-operation during the 1960 swimming season. Respectfully submitted: EDGAR J. BOURGEOIS, Chairman Swimming Pool Committee

REPORT OF HENRY ST. FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE To the Chairman of Recreation Committee: Games and recreation facilities available are as follow: three horseshoe courts, two jungle gyms of different types, two volleyball courts, twelve swings, three zelball and one teterball games, one slide, 1 basketball court, six see-saws, playground balls and four ping -pong tables. Approximately one hundred forty softball games were played, at night, Saturdays and Sundays composed of eight teams in the Community League and various independent teams representing about 160 players who availed themselves of the two Softball diamonds. The attendance at games varied between 100 to 300 spectators. The Elementary Schools and School Playgrounds used the diamonds for baseball and softball during the Spring and Summer season. Numerous sandlot baseball, softball and football games

158 were played also. Little League and Minor League boys played some of their games on one diamond three nights a week. Lassie League procured the diamond one night a week with playoffs on Saturdays and Sundays including Regional playoffs. The seating capacity was increased by adding two new bleachers. The airport loam was spread, raked, graded, seeded with rye, rolled and made playable a the season's start. We formulate plans to harrow, rake, lime, fertilize and seed this area in the Fall of 1961. The Sewage line was completed to the Field House, cement floor, sidewalk, wall separations, complete toilet facilities which includes toilet partitions, three toilets, 1 urinal, 2 lavatories, paper and soap dispensers with an assortment of toilet needs. We are pleased to announce that the area was extensively used and in orderly condition all through the summer. Henry St. Sub. Committee LOUIS E. BRUNELLE, Chairman ALBERT GENDRON JOHN MERRILL LORENZO BEAUPRE ARTHUR BACHAND

* * * * WINTER SPORTS Dear Mr. Chairman: Skating started at the Town Pool about a week before Christmas this year and up until this writing there have been 43 days of skating. The rink is always under supervision when it is officially open. A refreshment stand, heat, television and dressing room are enjoyed by the children and adults who use the facilities. The ice was kept in excellent condition throughout the skating season. Because of limited skating in other areas of the town the community pool entertained extra large numbers this year. A source of joy to the Winter Sports Committee is that more and more adults are using the skating facilities. Respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER LESNIEWSKI Chairman—Winter Sports RECREATION Report on Special Events Program Comprising Little League, Babe Ruth League and Minor League Baseball Little League composed of six teams involving 90 boys

159 started their season about May 1st and ended the first week of July. They played a schedule of 45 games, two games a week and used Dresser Street field, West Street field and Henry Street field Babe Ruth League because of a late start this year played a schedule of 12 games. They played two nights a week and used Dresser Street field exclusively. Babe Ruth League is now composed of four teams with an expansion of the league planned. This league involves 60 boys. Minor League made up of six teams involving 90 boys played a schedule of 10 games one night a week and used Dresser Street field, West Street field and Henry Street field. Each team in these three leagues has one manager and two coaches to take good care of the boys. This means there are 30 coaches and 15 managers in these leagues plus 20 um- pires who handle the games. This makes 65 men who handle the affairs of these leagues! No one involved in these leagues receives pay of any kind. It is through the services of these loyal men that the leagues are able to operate at all, so, may I sincerely thank them for their services. ARTHUR BACHAND President of Special Events Southbridge Recreation Committee

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REPORT OF ALUMNI FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE Dear Mr. Chairman: The 1960 season at Alumni Field was a very busy one. We had Little League try-outs and Babe Ruth try-outs in the early spring. As the season went on these two leagues played their scheduled games here at the field. Cole Trade, Wells High School and the Wells Girl's Soft- ball team and also the Elementary schools used Alumni Field to play some of their games on. The field was also used for the Halloween Party. A new fence was put around the Little League Area and we also added 100 ft. of Cyclone fence in the outfield of the baseball diamond. May I offer my sincere thanks to all town departments who helped to make this season a successful one. Respectfully submitted, LORENZO BEAUPRE Chairman of Almuni Sub-Committee

160 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW

Southbridge, Mass. January 25, 1961 The Honorable Board of Selectmen Southbridge, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The present Board of Review members were not appointed until late in 1960. Hector Brodeur Qualified April 11, 1960 John E. Merrill Qualified October 25, 1960 Frank O. Robson Qualified October 25, 1960 The Board met and organized on October 31, 1960 and has met regularly since that date, devoting most of its time in developing a schedule of changes in wage scales and pays since the adoption of the "Griffenhagen Report" on The Classi- fication and Compensation of Positions at the Annual Town Meeting in March of 1954. This has been and still is a time consuming and confusing task, examining the Annual Reports of the Finance Commit- tee for each year since 1954, also records of Special Town Meet- ings, for information which did not appear to be available in comprehensive form. The Board has developed a Pay History Card to be completed by every Town employee, giving name, department, classification, date of birth, original date of employment, to- gether with annual information from 1953 and each year thereafter on hourly rate or yearly salary, overtime or bonus. Total Pay Range (min. and max.), increase recommended, and Personnel Remarks, to cover changes in Department and/or Classification. When completed and if continued these Pay History Cards should prove of inestimable value to the Board of Review in the future and the Finance Committee. These records are incomplete at the moment but the study is con- tinuing. It is too early for the Board of Review to make any concrete recommendation regarding the present classes and wage scales. The Board has met with several department heads and some individual employees, discussing with them their personnel problems. It has found the Board of Selectmen and various department heads most cooperative and extends its sincere thanks to all for their courteous and cooperative assistance. HECTOR BRODEUR, Chairman JOHN E. MERRILL FRANK O. ROBSON Board of Review

161

Forty-Fifth Report

OF THE

TOWN ACCOUNTANT

OF THE

Town of Southbridge

For The Year Ending

December 31, 1960

Leon A. Caron

Town Accountant

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REVENUE— 1960

General Revenue

Taxes: Current year: Poll $ 8,500.00 Personal 229,779.98 Real Estate 1,179,657.81 Motor Vehicle Excise 127,365.12 Farm Animal Excise 97.33 $1,545,400.24

Previous Years: Poll $ 92.00 Personal 6,572.42 Real Estate 43,428.36 Motor Vehicle Excise 55,436.95 105,529.73

From State: School Aid Chap. 70 $ 131,631.64 Vocaional Education 40,691.99 Business—Corporation Tax 119,613.11 Income Tax 68,834.36 Meal Tax—O. A. A. 9,718.39 Smith-Hughes Fund 994.00 English Speaking Class 429.00 School Aid Chap. 645, Acts of 1948 17,861.06 Summer Recreation Program Handicapped and Retarded 949.98 Airport Construction 12,678.73 403,402.26

Licenses and Permits: Licenses: Liquor $ 13,492.00 Pedlars 53.00 Sunday 51.00 Pool, Billiards and Bowling 147.00 Milk 64.00 All Other 1,185.75 14,992.75

Permits: All Other 268.25

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Fines and Forfeits: Court Fines 2,264.00

Grants from County: Dog Licenses 2,173.35

Highway Aid: State and County Chap. 90: State: Contract #17637 $ 1,375.00 Contract #18309 3,076.03 Contract #18965 3,200.00 Contract #18966 1,499.99 Contract #19281 1,500.00 10,651.02

County: Contract #17637 $ 687.50 Contract #18309 1,538.02 Contract #18965 3,200 00 Contract #18966 1,500.00 Contract #19281 1,500.00 8,425.52

Federal Grants and Gifts: Old Age Assistance: Salaries and Adm. $ 9,992.32 Expenses 152,097.12 162,089.44

Aid to Dependent Children: Salaries and Adm. $ 2,887.56 Expenses 37,661.50 40,549.06

Disability Assistance: Salaries and Adm. $ 1,161.29 Expenses 11,943.00 13,104.29

All Other General Revenue: Share of Airport Lights American Opt. Co. $ 2,000.00 Sale of Tax Possession Property 390.96 2,390.96

Total General Revenue $2,311,240.87

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Commercial Revenue: Departmental Departmental: General Government: Collector—Fees $ 2,329.30 Town Clerk—Fees 4,139.08 Selectmen—Sale of Old Material 523.00 Selectmen—Accts. Rec. 1,805.00 Town Hall—Accts. Rec. 335.00 Town Hall—Employment Security Rent 585.00 National Guard Accts. Rec. 1,750.00 11,466.38

Protection of Persons and Property: Police—Sale of Gas and Parking Space Leases $ 19.45 Fire—Sale of Old Material 9.40 Fire—All Other 155.25 Sealer of Weights and Measures 411.20 Sheriff Fines 44.00 Ambulance Fees 315.00 954.30

Health: Tuberculosis 130.72

Highway: 1956—Chap. 718 Hwy. Bond Issue 27.14

Public Welfare: Temporary Aid: From State $ 2,201.40 From Cities and Towns 2,068.65 From Individuals 360.00 4,630.05

Aid to Dependent Children: From State 25,330.39

Old Age Assistance: From State $ 131,723.66

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From Cities and Towns 5,895.95 137,619.61

Disability Assistance: From State 4,605.21

Maintenance of Veterans Graves: From Individuals 39.31

Schools: Tuition $ 8,909.11 All Other 106.00 From State—National Defense Education 1,413.50 10,428.61

School Loan: Bonds #1-800, Inside Limit $ 800,000.00 Bonds #1-410, Outside Limit 410,000.00 1,210,000.00

Library: Fines and Sales $ 1,967.69 Salaries from Library- Trustees 3,228.70 5,196.39

Veterans Benefits: From State $ 31,109.70 From State Paraplegic Vets 231.08 31,340.78

Unclassified: Parking Meter Receipts $ 14,342.37 Town Clerk- Petty Cash 50.00 Federal Lunch Petty Cash 50.00 From State Employees Comp. 114.62 14,556.99

Total Commercial Revenue: Departmental $1,456,325.88

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Oak Ridge Cemetery: Sale of Lots and Graves $ 1,745.00

Graves Opened 1,1,730.00/oU.UU 3,475.00

Special Assessments: 1959 App'd. Sewers $ 131.55 1960 App'd. Sewers 646.00 1960 Unapp'd. Sewers 1,027.27 1,804.82

Interest: On Deferred Taxes $ 1,591.64 On Tax Titles Redeemed 13.59 On Airport Loan fion on On Spec. Assessments 873.87 On Treasury Bills 16,602.96 On Motor Vehicle Excise 228.51 On Farm Animal Excise .28 19,910.85

On Trust and Investment: Ella Cole Fund $ 108.13 Mabel Murphy Fund 70.00 Mary Mynott Fund 35.00 Adah Stedman Fund 35.00 Ruth Stedman Fund 35.00 Cemetery Funds 3,833.54 4,116.67 24,027.52

Municipal Indebtedness: Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Revenue $ 700,000.00 New Town Barn Loan 60,000.00

Airport Loan 5,000.00 765,000.00

Agency, Trust and Investment: Agency: State Withholding Tax $ 10,210.60 Federal Withholding Tax 139,161.28 Dog Licenses

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County 1,804.25 Blue Cross 19,326.70 Group Life Insurance 2,736.31 Deposits on Plans and Bids 29,002.30 Federal Lunch Program Rotating Fund 39,236.81 School Athletic Fund 6,425.17 247,894.42

Trust and Inveslment: Perpetual Care $ 1,300.00 Investment—U. S. War Bonds 1,687.50 U. S. Treasury Bills 1,708,397.04 Premium on School Loans 4,705.69 1,716,090.23

Total Agency, Trust and Investment $1,963,984.65 Recoveries, Reimbursement and Refunds Recoveries: Disability Assistance $ 611.20 Old Age Assistance 192.37 803.57

Reimbursements—Estimated Receipts Group Life Insurance $ 1,059.84 Blue Cross 597.91 School—Cerebral Palsy 12.39 Insurance 5.00 Dutch Elm Disease 17.20 Highway Expense 32.36 Veterans Benefits 47.20 Airport Loan 5.83 Interest—Note 33.33 School Loan Accrued Int. 1,411.67 A. D. C.—Expense 1,934.00 0. A. A.—Expense 696.54 Gen. Relief—Expense 107.95 5,961.22

Refunds—Various Accounts: Parking Meter Expense $ 5.65 Teachers' Annuity

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Fund 140.70 A. D. C. Fed. Gr.— Expense 249.10 Dis. Ass't., Fed. Gr.— Expense 3.00 Vets. Benefit—Expense 350.02 O. A. A.—Expense 975.20 A. D. C—Expense 162.40 O. A. A. Fed. Gr.— Expense 811.57 Library—Expense 150.00 School—Expense 24.00 General Relief Expense 159.70 Insurance 343.80 Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Account 110.00 Police—Purchase of Mobile Unit 57.47 Blue Cross—Employee's Deduction 3.41 Group Ins.—Blue Cross Town Appropriation 2,225.66 Land Taking Appraisal Account 100.00 Interest—Temporary Loan 342.20 Police—Expense 4.00 Medical Aid to Aged Fed. Gr. Exp. 37.50 Chap. 90 Road Maintenance .01 Engineering—Expense 6.00 O. A. A. Fed. Gr. Admin. 9.00 School—Salaries 275.00 Selectmen—Expense 9.08 Spec. Events, Babe Ruth and Minor League Expense 1,235.30 7,789.77

Total Recoveries, Reimbursements and Refunds $ 14,554.56 Total Revenue for 1960 6,540,413.30 Cash on Hand January 1, 1960 533,183.91

$7,073,597.21

170 EXPENDITURES — 1960

General Governmeni Moderator: Salary $ 100.00 Expense 625.83 $ 725.83

Finance Committee: Expense 264.00

Selectmen: Salaries and Wages: Chairman $ 541.60 2 Members 1,191.62 Clerk 2,974.92 Extra Clerk 749.97 5,458.11

Other Expenses: Stat., Supplies and Postage $ 218.48 Printing and Advertising 196.80 Travel 110.91 Telephone 184.95 Equipment and Maintenance 36.25 Dues and All Other 186.01 933.40

Furniture for Selectmen's Office 643.97

Garbage Collection 8,998.00

Precinct Expense 744.20 $ 16,777.

Accountant: Salaries and Wages: Accountant $ 4,880.77 Clerk 2 340.77 Extra Clerk 'sOO.OO 7,521.54

Other Expenses: Stat., Supplies and Postage $ 104.41

171 Binding, Printing and Advertising 181.10 Telephone 165.35 Equipment and Maintenance 63.00 Dues and All Other 40.00 553.86 8,075.40

Treasurer: Salaries and Wages: Treasurer $ 3,200.00 Clerk 2,800.00 Extra Clerks 2,525.00 8,525.00

Other Expenses: Tax Titles $ 325.00 Stat., Supplies and Postage 692.29 Printing and Advertising 338.14 Equipment and Maintenance 69.00 Telephone 187.95 Surety Bond 243.45 Dues and All Other 144.17 2,000.00 10,525.00

Town Collector: Salaries and Wages: Collector $ 4,900.00 2 Clerks 5,775.00 Extra Clerk 96.00 10,771.00

Other Expenses: Stat., Supplies and Postage $ 1,746.83 Printing and Advertising 605.75 Telephone 174.15 Surety Bond 400.50 Equipment and Maintenance 205.85 Dues, Mileage and All Other 78.92 3,212.00 13,983.00

Assessors: Salaries and Wages: Assessors—3 Memb. $ 2,100.00

172 Clerk of Board 4,880.77 2 Clerks 5,475.00 Extra Clerk 94.07 12,549.84

Other Expenses: Stat., Supplies and Postage $ 773.09 Printing and Advertising 43.60 Telephone 153.05 Equipment and Maintenance 361.62 Dues and All Other 39.96 1,371.32

Travel 463.90 Safe For Abstracts 1,400.00 Filing Cabinet 420.00 16,205.06

Law: Salaries and Wages: Town Counsel 2,500.00

Other Expenses: Extra Clerks $ 277.50 Stationery and Postage 7.00 Printing and Advertising 8.50 Telephone 21.55 Recording, Witness Fees 13.50 Dues, Mileage and All Other 155.90 483.95 2,983.95

Town Clerk: Salaries and Wages: Town Clerk $ 4,900.00 Clerk 3,100.00 Extra Clerk 1,100.00 9,100.00

Other Expenses: Stat., Supplies and Postage $ 444.93 Printing and Advertising 180.23 Telephone and

173 Advertising 245.13 Surety Bond 14.00 Equipment and Maintenance 153.16 Dues, Mileage and All Other 180.67 1,218.12

New Office Equipment 701.30 11,019.42

Election and Registration: Salaries and Wages: Salaries of 3 Registrars $ 600.00 Salary of Clerk of Board 350.00 950.00

Election Expenses: Election Officers $ 6,404.80 Clerks 1,211.49 All Other Wages 31.90 Stat., Supplies and Postage 605.05 Printing and Advertising 637.63 Meals 196.97 Mileage or Travel 22.48 Equipment and Maintenance 174.56 All Other 363.59 9,648.47

Re-Listing Expenses: Assist. Registrars $ 809.83 Materials and Supplies 122.50 Postage, Advertis., and Printing 688.86 Mileage or Travel 19.11 1,640.30 12,238.77

Engineering: Salaries and Wages: Engineer $ 6,911.48 Ass't. Engineer 4,756.27 Clerk and Helpers 8,482.06 20,149.81

Office Expenses: Printing, Stat., and

174 Supplies $ 473.51 Equipment and Maintenance 21.40 Telephone and Dues 274.00 768.91

Field Expenses: Materials and Supplies $ 235.58 Mileage, Travel 1,464.20 1,699.78 22,618.50

Town Hall: Salaries and Wages: Janitor 3,400.00

Other Expenses: All Other Wages $ 458.00 Fuel 2,615.55 Light 938.21 Janitor's Supplies 735.66 Repairs 1,493.47 Telephone 49.80 Water and All Other 205.21 6,495.90 9,895.90

Retirement Board: Administration 1,140.00

Planning Board: Labor $ 63.68 Printing and Advertising 25.25 Stat., Supplies and Postage 54.55 Mileage, Travel 307.65 Dues and All Other 36.00 487.13

Total General Government $ 126,939.64

Protection of Persons and Property Police Department: Salaries and Wages: Chief $ 6,500.00 Deputy Chief 5,300.00 Sergeant 4,700.00 Patrolmen 97,852.97 Fingerprint and Lock-up Keeper 2,622.02

175 School Guards, Matrons and Guards 8,825.70 125,800.69

Equipment and Maintenance: Motor Equipment $ 2,549.09 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 2,465.13 Equipment and Maintenance, Mobile Radio 982.76 Officers' Equipment 613.72 Additional Equipment 164.12 6,774.82

Fuel and Light: Fuel $ 646.48 Light 782.46 1,428.94

Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: Repairs $ 585.25 Janitor's Supplies 435.97 Water and All Other 55.07 1,076.29

Other Expenses: Supplies, Print., Stat., and Postage $ 641.02 Telephone 2,781.10 Equipment and Maintenance 70.30 Photo and Finger- print Supplies 299.37 Dues and All Other 119.00 3,910.79

Prisoners' Expense: Board and Care Private Institution $ 300.00 Officers' Expense 191.22 491.22

School Safety Patrol Supplies 499.90 New Cruiser 2,715.05 Clothing and New Uniforms 2,900.00 Police Officers Training School 739.96

176 Purchase of Mobile Radio Unit 1,807.14 Special Compensation and Medical Acct. 1,100.42

Parking Meter Division: Salaries 13,200.00 Expense 4,504.82

Total Police Department $ 166,950.04

Fire Department: Salaries and Wages: Chief $ 5,800.00 Ass't. Chief 5,100.00 2 Captains 9,600.00 Permanent Firemen 79,600.00 Call Firemen 6,326.87 Supt. of Alarm 350.00 Clerk of Fire Dept. 100.00 106,876.87

Equipment and Maintenance: Apparatus Repairs $ 255.55 Hose 75.00 Equipment for Men 176.83 Apparatus Access., Mat. and Sup. 1,252.89 Radio Equipment and Maintenance 78.50 Gasoline and Oil 411.15 Alarm Boxes, etc. 92.78 Shop Equipment and Maintenance 121.96 2,464.66

Fuel and Light: Fuel $ 1,271.21 Light 449.86 1,721.07

Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: Repairs $ 464.21 Furniture and Furnishings 234.68 Laundry 87.80 Water, Janitor's Supplies and All Other 876.10 1,662.79

177 other Expenses: Adv., btat., and Supplies $ 130.41 Telephone 509.45 Equipment and Maintenance 16.80 Food for Men at Fires 49.90 Dues, Mileage and Travel 328.22

Hydrant Service 33,500.00 Out of State Travel 141 50 New Fire Alarm Boxes 1,499.02 Oxygen Tank Recharge 99.00 Clothing Allowance 875.00 Jeep Account 800.00 New Station Wagon 2,677.45 Replacement of Hose 600.00

Total Fire Department $ 153,952.14

Forest Fire: Other Expenses: Fighting Fires $ 280.94 Radio Equip, and Maintenance 31.50 Apparatus 92.64 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 131.79 Material, Supplies and All Other 961.77 1,498.64

Replacement of Hose 390.00 1,888.64

Planting and Trimming Trees: Salaries and Wages: Superintendent $ 481.54 Labor 1,279.29 1,760.83

Other Expenses: Adv., Stat., Print., and Postage $ 8.00 Mat. and Supplies, Hardware and Tools 20.17 Trees 72.00 Equipment Rental 339.00 Two Damaged Elm Trees 175.00 614.17 2,375.00

178 JACOB L 3S LISRARY SQuthbriage, Macs. Moth Extermination: Salaries and Wages: Labor 1.30

Other Expenses: Truck Hire $ 319.50 Insecticides 79.20 398.70 400.00

Dutch Elm Disease: Salaries and Wages: Superintendent $ 171.60 Labor 381.99 553.59

Other Expenses: Insecticides $ 1,027.91 Equipment Rental 1,918.50 2,946.41 3,500.00

Building Inspector: Salaries and Wages: Inspector 850.00

Other Expenses: Dues $ 20.00 Materials, Sup., and Telephone 30.00 Mileage or Travel 125.00 175.00 l,025.0a

Wire Inspector: Salaries and Wages: Inspector 900.00

Other Expenses: Materials, Sup. and Telephone $ 73.15 Mileage or Travel 126.85 200.00 1,100.00'

Sealer of Weights and Measures: Salaries and Wages: Sealer 1,799.83

Other Expenses: Supplies, Stat, and Postage $ 17.55 Travel or Mileage 268.75

179 Equipment and Maintenance 34.75 Telephone 71.65 All Other 7.10 399.80 2,199.63

Ambulance: Laundry, Equip, and Maintenance $ 358.81 Gasoline, Oil, Auto Maintenance 458.16 Materials and Supplies 336.09 Mobile Radio, Driver's Exp. 84.60 1,237.66

Dog Officer: Salary 350.00

Other Expenses: Dogs Boarded $ 716.00 Dogs Destroyed 184.00 900.00 1,250.00

Street Lighting 27,976.39

Total Protection of Persons and Property $ 363,854.50

Health and Sanilation Health: Salaries and Wages: Board Members $ 450.00 Agent 799.92 Board M. D. 629.97 Parochial School M. D. 869.97 Nurse 3,699.96 Podiatrist 250.00 Clerk 300.00 Dental Clinic 770.25 Plumbing Inspector 3,799.92 Food Inspector 300.00 Animal Inspector 349.92 Milk Inspector 300.00 Sanitary Inspector 499.92 13,019.83

Travel: Animal Inspector $ 68.60 Agent 111.35

180 Nurse 51.29 Plumbing Inspector 219.80 451.04

Other Expenses: Q*^ J-zcnLdl V-'illlit. «p 194 T oK O.OKJ

Dues ^ no oCIlOOi iVicU.lCd.1 OUp. 4 4fi 484 fi4 lUUclCUllIl i-^ldUcLiC /l.l.,CUUIit 171 Qf) O LUX 111 allKJL VVctlcl urams riccouni 44*^ 7^^ ±. JD. ailU. V^UIiLdgiULlo J-zlbcclbcb.Til C?£iO c^^c • VVUiCcbLci y^UiXLLiy Sanitorium $ 351.00 North Reading Sanitorium 28.50 Miscellaneous Expense 151 20 Medical Supplies 40.23 Westfield Sanitorium 291.38 862.31

Total Health $ 15,433.47

Sewer: Salaries and Wages: Commissioners $ 600.00 Caretakers 23,077.50 23,677.50

Administrative Expenses: Stationery, Printing and Postage $ 59.15 Mileage or Travel 51.70 Telephone 215.60 326.45

General Expenses: Insurance and Regis- tration Truck $ 592.95 Tools and Equipment 670.94 Pipe and Fittings 41.19 Gasoline and Oil 451.64 Water, Mat., Supplies and All Other 2,009.75 Repair Sewer Lines 693.50 Fuel and Light 3,013.17 7,473.14 Chlorine and Chemicals 4,711.08

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New Pump 485.33 New Equipment Bucket Sewer Loader 3,649.00 Rebuild Manholes 785.05

Total Sewers $ 41,107.55

Total Health and Sanitation $ 56,541.02

Charities and Veterans Benefits General Relief: Salaries and Wages: Board $ 1,599.96 Supervisor 4,690.60 Clerks 6 849.79 Social Workers 12',476'.57 25,616.92

General Administration: Mileage or Travel 5.60 Other Expenses: Groceries and Provisions $ 5,390.41 Fuel 589.33 Medicine and Medical Attendance 3,335.40 Hospital Care 11,996.75 Rent 1,274.10 Clothing 363.79 Cash Grants 5,033.95 Board and Care 8,463.77 Household Furniture and Moving 73.00 All Other 1,179.83 37,700.33

Relief By Other Cities and Towns: Cities $ 7,214.58 Towns 3,006.50 10,221.08

Total of General Relief Expense $ 47,927.01

Aid to Dependent Children: Town Appropriation: Cash Grants 38,209.88

Aid to Dependent Children: Federal Grant:

182 Administrative Expenses: Telephone $ 298,55 Stat., Sup. and Postage 231.15 Mileage or Travel 90.76 Dues and All Other 101.98 722.44

Cash Grants 49,061.51 49,783.95

Old Age Assistance: Town Appropriation: Cash Grant $ 180,246.92 Cities and Towns 11,470.35 191,717.27

Old Age Assistance: Federal Grants: Salaries and Wages: Director $ 959.40 Social Workers 2,934.40 Clerks 1,612.52 Board Salaries 800.04 6,306.36

Administrative Expenses: Telephone $ 359.85 Adv., Stat., Supplies and Postage 650.82 Mileage or Travel 121.30 Dues and All Other 442.58 1,574.55

Relief Expenses: Cash Grant 148,566.54 156,447.45

Disability Assistance: Town Appropriation: Cash Grant 13,840.70

Disability Assistance: Federal Grant: Administrative Expenses: Telephone $ 149.15 Stat., Sup. and Postage 1,042.60 Mileage or Travel 154 48 Dues and All Other 42.60 1,388.83

183 Relief Expenses: Cash Grant 8,975.70 10,364.53

Medical Aid for the Aged: Federal Grant: Relief Expenses: Cash Grant 12,791.02

Total Charities $ 546,698.73

Infirmary: Expense 55.50

Veterans Benefits: General Administration: Office Expenses, Travel, etc. 488.98

Relief Expenses: Cash Grants $ 50,066.50 Fuel 170.50 Hospital and Medical 20,520.87 Dental 492.00 Food 2,485.63 Rent, Clothing etc. 762.54 Private Institutions 3,859.00 78,357.04 78,846.02

Veterans Services: Salaries and Wages: Supervisor $ 4,480.77 Clerk 2,880.77 Extra Clerks 491.79 7,853.33

Other Expenses: Printing, Stat, and Supplies $ 248.20 Mileage or Travel 331.17 Telephone 263.21 Equipment and Maintenance 13.00 Dues and All Other 32.82 888.40 8,741.73

Soldiers' Burials: Expense 349.40

184 Maintenance of Veterans Graves: Materials and Sup. $ 168.89 Salaries and Labor 470.00 638.89

Total of Charities and Veterans Benefits $ 635,330.27

Highways, Snow and Ice, Dump, Rubbish Collection and Chapter 90 Maintenance General Administration: Salaries and Wages: Superintendent 4,880.77

Other Expenses: Stationery, Supplies and Postage $ 66.09 Telephone 303.35 Equipment and Maint. and All Other 40.85 410.29

General Maintenance: Timekeeper $ 3,876.77 Labor 43,104.93 Trucks 9.63 Equipment Rental 615.00 Equipment and Repairs 437.28 Broken Stone, Gravel and Other Surfacing 2,843.67 Other Materials and Supplies 2,213.51 All Other 178.59 53,279.38

Oil and Sand for Roads 6,998.90

Automotive Equipment: Maintenance and Repairs $ 31.47 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 1,803.78 1,835.25

Buildings and Grounds: Maintenance and Repairs $ 88.22 Fuel, Light and Water 1,634.20 Equipmentand Maintenance 66.81 All Other 50.64 Mobile Radio 30.00

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All Other 1.00 1,870.87

New Road Machinery Equipment 12,549.55 Drain Pipes 707.65

Total Highways $ 82,532.66 Road Machinery Maintenance: Equipment, Maint. and Repairs $ 7,441.48 Gas, Oil, etc. 3,392.88 Tires and Tubes 1,668.64 All Other 121.19 12,624.19

Town Dump: Salaries 3,158.00 Town Dump Rodent Control 474.00 Rubbish Collection 5,499.47

Sidewalk Repairs: Labor $ 280.00 Materials 1,719.85 1,999.85

Snow and Ice Removal: Labor $ 8,077.47 Equipment and Trucks 743.34 Tools and Equipment 361.29 Gasoline and Oil 1,636.00 Cal. Chlo., Salt, Sand and Gravel 4,656.45 Laborer's Meals 4.02 Equipment and Truck Hire 13,862.20 County Roads Shovel Rental 850.00 All Other 2.65

1959 Chapter 90 Road Maintenance Contract #18966: Woodstock Road: Materials and Supplies 1,806.48

1960 Chapter 90 Road Maintenance Contract #19281

186 North Woodstock Road: Labor $ 390.00 Materials and Supplies 1,693.53 2,083.53

Eastford Road: Labor 250.00

Old Woodstock Road: Labor 150.00

Hamilton Street: Labor 50.00 Brickyard Road: Labor 50.00

Mechanic Street: Labor 50.00

River Street: Labor 333.40

Worcester Street: Labor $ 298.63 Materials and Suplies 419.84 718.47

East Main Street: Labor 414.60

Dresser Hill: Labor 400.00 6,306.48

Total Highways, Snow and Ice, Dump, Rubbish Collection and Chapter 90 Maintenance $ 142,023.07

Schools and Library Schools: General Control: Salaries and Wages: 150 Superintendent $ 9,600.00 156 Sup't. Clerk 6,276.06 157 Extra Clerical 204.70 103 School Census 393.77 16,474.53

Other Expenses:

160 Supplies $ 303.69

187 180 Printing 619.69 181 Travel 746.64 182 Telephone 505.01 182A Postage, Books, Periodicals, etc. 308.31 182B Equipment and Maintenance 568.95 3,052.29 19,526.82

High School: Instruction Salaries 220 Principal $ 7,338.42 225 Principal's Clerk 3,150.00 240 Teachers 138,209.14 245 SubstituteTeachers 1,806.08 150,503.64

Instruction Expenses: 250 Text and Reference Books $ 4,180.44 270 Supplies 7,302.27 660 Typewriters, Ma- chines, etc. 2,753.98 14,236.69

Other Expenses: 210 Supervision Travel, etc. $ 527.64 235 Printing, Supplies, Postage, etc. 419 95 290 Commencement Exp. 532.50 1,480.09

Operation of Plant: Salaries and Wages: 501 Janitors 10,730.88

Other Expenses: 502 Janitor Travel $ 240.00 510 Janitors' Supplies 1,689.91 520 Fuel 4,637.92 530 Water 240.00 540 Gas and Elec. 3,520.09 565 Telephones 635.36 580 Drayage 160 50 11,123.78

Maintenance of Plant: 601 Grounds $ 553.51

188 620 Building 1,819.25 640 Service Systems 980.56 60 Other Expenses 1.49 3,354.81

Capital Outlay: 930 Bldg., Alterations and Additions $ 531.17 965 New Furnishings 3,096.54 975 New Equipment 2,364.35 985 Other Expenses 502.60 6,494.66 197,924.55

Elementary Schools: Instruction Salaries: 240 Teachers $ 280,680.70 245 Substitute Teachers 3,894.15 284,574.85

Instruction Expenses: 210 Supervision Travel $ 309.56 250 Text and Reference Books 4,895.60 270 Supplies 11,500.27 6S0 Instructional Equipment 863.71 235 Printing, etc. 78.27 17,647.86

Operation of Plant: Salaries: 501 Janitors 16,895.57

Other Expenes: 510 Janitors' Sup. $ 2,966.66 520 Fuel 10,915.31 530 Water 578.98 540 Gas and Elec. 3,827.23 565 Telephones 1,125.28 580 Drayage 402.50 19,815.96

Maintenance of Plant: 601 Grounds $ 935.27 620 Buildings 5,700.54 640 Service Systems 3,740.05 680 Other Expenses 23.80 10,399.66

189 Capital Outlay: 930 Bldg. Alterations and Additions $ 498.30 965 New Furnishings 813.05 975 New Equipment 1,515.59 985 Other Expensses 221.58 3,048.52 352,382.42

Elementary Evening School: Salaries* 220 Director $ 200.00 240 Teachers 578.00 778.00

Operation of Plant 100.00 878.00

High Evening School: Salaries: 240 Teachers 753.92

Instruction Expense: 270 Supplies 92.18

Operation of Plant: 520 Fuel 200.00 1,046.10

Auxiliary Agencies: Medical and Nurse Services: 402 Physician $ 2,150.00 404 Nurse 8,903.86 405 Medical Expenses 443.37 11,497.23

Pupils: 401 Attendance $ 300.00 313 Transp. of Pupils 33,608.76 360 Tuition Other Pupils 2,805.96 36,714.72

Other Expenses: Contingency Fund 3,459.08 51,671.03 Smith-Hughes Fund: 240 Vocational Classes 994.00

Cole Trade School: General Control: Salaries:

190 220 Salary of Director $ 6,838.42 225 Clerks 3,149.85 226 Extra Clerical 1,753.60 11,741.87

Other Expenses: 235 Printing, Supplies, and Postage, etc. $ 194 47 565 Telephone 190.86 210 Supervision Travel 315.98 290 Commencement Exp. 180.01 881.32

Instructors' Salary: 240 Teachers $ 55,595.99 245 Substitutes 108.00 55,703.99

Instruction Expenses: 250 Text and Reference Books $ 836.98 270 Supplies 6,015.83 660 Equipment 9,646.84 16,499.65

Operation of Plant: Salaries: 501 Janitors' Salaries 3,396.22

Other Expenses: 510 Janitors' Sup. $ 903.39 520 Fuel 2,229 04 530 Water 73.85 540 Gas and Elec. 926.15 580 Drayage 60.50 4,192.93

Maintenance of Plant: 601 Grounds $ 14.50 620 Buildings 335.59 640 Service Systems 4,893.59 680 Other Expenses 97.96 Vocational Athletics 300.00 5,641.64

Capital Outlay: 930 Alterations and Additions $ 49.60 975 Instructional

191 Apparatus 1,141.48 985 Other Expenses 137.16 1,328.24 99,385.86

Evening Trade Extension: Instruction Salaries: 225 Clerk $ 75.00 240 Teachers 723.00 798.00

Operation of Plant: 540 Gas and Elec. 250.00 1,048.00

Total Schools $ 724,856.78

Jacob Edwards Library: Salaries and Wages: 101 Librarian $ 5,490.09 103 Assistants 11,462.00 150-51 Janitors 3,312.61 20,264.70

Books, Periodicals, etc. 201 Books $ 3,953.25 202 Periodicals 517.94 203 Movie Fihns 139.03 4,610.22

Binding: 250 Books 115.24

Fuel and Light: 300-1 Fuel $ 173.73 302 Light 957.65 1,131.38

Buildings: 350-1-2 Repairs $ 529.80 303 Water 18.78 304-6 All Other 119.25 667.83

Other Expenses: 402-3 Stationery, Print- ing, Adv., etc. $ 422.63 401 Telephone 171.70 407 Travel 160.00 754.33

Total Library $ 27,543.70

Total Schools and Library $ 752,400.48

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Recreation and Unclassified Recreaiion: Parks: Labor 599.75 Playgrounds: Instructors $ 3,785.75 Materials and Supplies 500.33 Labor, Games and Sports 173.63 4,459.71

World War I Memorial: Labor $ 263.25 Water, Fuel and Light 29.32 Trees and Spraying 18.00 Materials and Supplies 50.05 All Other 39.00 399.62

World War I— Special Repairs 247.50

World War II Memorial Honor Roll: Materials and Supplies $ 37.90 Labor, Maintenance and Repairs 162.00 199.90

Winter Sports: Salaries and Labor $ 295.50 Expenses 298.49 593.99

Swimming Pool: Salaries: Instructors 3,800.00

Other Expenses: Bldg. and Grounds $ 136.76 Labor, Material and Supplies 500.39 Telephone, Water, Fuel and Lights 248.81 885.96 Swimming Pool Special Water Account 480.18 Swimming Pool New Construction 790.00 Red Cross Instruction 200.00

193 Dresser St. Ath. Field: Labor $ 6,013.01 Telephone 178.82 Fuel, Light and Water 495.13 Materials and Supplies 1,355.29 All Other 330.75 M. & I., Labor, Print- ing and Advertising 19.99 Stationery, Supplies and Postage 2.64 Equipment and Maintenance 413.79 8,809.42

Special Events, Little League, Babe Ruth and Minor League Expenses: Expenses 3,530.19

Alumni Field: Salaries and Labor 999.20 Other Expenses: Stat., Supplies and Postage $ 7.70 Repairs 95.49 Material and Supplies 463.75 Equipment and Maintenance 33.51 Water and All Other 66.75 Labor Expense 30.00 697.20

Storage Shed 170.19 New Construction 138.54

Henry Street Field: Salaries and Labor 1,499.38

Other Expenses: Equipment and Maintenance $ 1.00 Material and Supplies 326.59 All Other 16.31 343.90

Maintenance and Improvement 1,342.35 Power Lawn Mower 149.50 Toilet Facilities- Field House 2,357.34

Committee for Recreation for Mentally and Physically

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Handicapped Children: Labor and Salaries $ 1,299.97 Materials and Supplies 84.87 Kingsley Machine 207.00 Transportation 250 00 1,841.84

Unclassified: Damage to Persons and Property $ 5,857.33 Memorial Day 1,050.00 Veterans Day 750.00 Printing Town Reports 3,497.20 Town Clock 50.00 Non-Contributory Pensions 2,772.48 Insurance of Buildings 10,629.19 All Other Insurance Workmen's Comp. 14,767.78 39,383.98

Total Recreation and Unclassified $ 73,919.64

Cemetery Oak Ridge Cemetery: Salaries and Labor: Superintendent $ 900.00 Opening Graves 25.00 Labor 7,970.76 8,895.76

Other Expenses: Gravel, Seed and Fertilizer $ 118.38 Equipment and Tools 745.61 Trucks 40.93 Gasoline and Oil 143.63 Telephone and All Other 373.01 1,421.56

Cemetery Improvement Account: Planting and Seeding $ 182.48 Labor on Trees 46.75 All Other 433.83 663.06

Total Cemetery $ 10,980.38

Special Accounts Airport Loam Account Transport to 3 Recreation Fields: Labor $ 244.73

195 Gasoline and Oil 92.66 337.39

Airport Reconstruction/ 1959: Frank J. Shields, Inc. $ 23,829.97 Salaries or Labor 58.80 Land Takings or Damages 2,000 00 Land Takings Appraisal 750.00 26,638.77

Airport—Construction of a Sub-Taxiway, Parking Areas and Apron Ext. of Runway and Install Liglits~1960: Salaries $ 1,470.62 Stationery and Supplies 178.67 Travel or Mileage 141.90 Advertising 105.60 Meals 8.78 1,905.57

Assessors—Additional Space Office of Assessors: Labor 1,400.00

Audio Visual Aids (Schools): Rental of Films $ 847.53 Dues and All Other 964.04 Advertis., Printing, Stat., Supplies and Postage 106.85 Mileage or Travel 81.40 1,999.82

Advisory Board of Review: Stationery and Supplies 43.75

Cady Brook Channel Clearance Account: Com. of Mass., D. P. W. Waterway 50,000.00 Cady Brook Land Damage Account: Appraise Land $ 2,250.00 20 Titles Abstracts, etc. 647.60 Land Taking 800 00 Easement 1.00 3,698.60

196 Caron Street Sidewalk Reconstruction: Materials and Sup. $ 503.85 Labor 795.68

Charlton Street Reconstruction: Equipment Hire $ 2,063.75 Materials and Supplies 582.27 All Other 82.00 Labor 499.55 Tree Removal 233.90

Construction of Chestnut Street: Labor

Christmas Decoration Committee: Christmas Expense

Cisco Street Bridge: Labor $ 50.46 Materials and Supplies 121.35 Benoit Bros. 28.00

Civil Defense: Printing, Stat., and Postage $ 494.73 Telephone 344.25 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 852.42 Equipment and Maintenance 570.67 Training Expense 375.00 Dues and All Other 2,059.63

Auxiliary Police

Auxiliary Firemen

Dresser Memorial Park Maintenance: Labor $ 1,407 25 Loam 15.00 Materials and Supplies 3.90 Equipment and Maintenance 137.00 Purchase of Shrubs 64.85

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Driver Education Program: (School) Salaries $ 985.50 Materials and Supplies 286.11 All Other 114.20 1,385.81

Everett Street Sidewalk Reconstruction: Materials and Supplies $ 237.15 Mason Labor 168.25 Salaries or Labor 365.60 771.00

Federal Lunch Program: (Appropriation Account) Salary of Supervisor 3,440.95

Globe Village Fire Station Disabled Veterans: Labor $ 129.62 Fuel 209 01 Electric Lighting 37.57 Water, Ice 20.91 All Other 77.43 474.54

Globe Village Fire Station Roof Repairs: Roof Repairs 162.38

Main and Goddard Streets Parking Lot Rental: Pub. Liab. Insurance $ 283.10 Rental 833.32 1,116.42

Guelphwood Road Guard Rail Erection: Labor $ 219.70 Materials and Supplies 204.39 424.09

Highways—New Town Barn: Demolish Barn and Shed $ 1,640.00 Contractor—Gerald J. Lapierre 44,690.00 46,330.90

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Hurricane Donna Slorm Damage Trees: Labor $ 373.74 Equipment Hire 126.25 499.99

Italian-American World War Veterans of U. S. Post #66: Rent 785.49

Knollwood Avenue Grade and Repave: Materials and Sup. $ 528.50 Labor 171.38 699.88

Land Damage Appraisal Acct. Appraisal Charge 725.00

Leonide Lemire Post V. F. W. Rent 1,125.00

Repair Culvert Crossing Main St. Near Chestnut Street: Labor 165.60

Main Street Resurfacing With Type "I": (Everett Street to Walnut St.) Stanley Kaitbenski 5,266.60 Remodeling of Memorial Hall and Annex: Lebanon Bldg. Co. 1,498.80 Construction of Sanitary Drain on Morris Street: Ciesla Bros. $ 3,889.60 Materials and Supplies 142.80 4,032.40

Mosquito Control: Equipment Hire $ 423.00 Disinfectant 77.00 500.00

National Guard Account: Rent $ 660.00 Maintenance of Quarters 40.00 700.00

199 Pleasani Street Reconstruction: (Chap. 90, Const. #17637 and #18309) Frank J. Shields, Inc. $ 8,902 06 Materials and Supplies 289.20 9,191.26

Polish-American Veterans of Southbridge, Inc.: Rent 625.00 Roosevelt Drive Storm Drain Construction: Corrugated Metal Pipe $ 2,083.75 Materials and Supplies 2,029.40 Benoit Bros. 555.50 Equipment Rental 456.25 Remove Tree 12.40 Labor 1,081.93 6,219.23

New High School and Addi- tion to Cole Trade High School: Materials and Sup. $ 10,369.02 Mileage or Travel 53.65 Contractor H. J. Madore 536,084.10 Ins. and Adv. 198.15 United Structural Steel 78,762.20 Architect Fee 7,300.00 Equipment Hire 410 00 Stat., Supplies and Post. 106.68 Clerical Salaries 213.00 Panel Wall and Glazing 33,104.70 All Other 380.89 666,982.39

School Music Account: Materials and Sup. $ 1,332.97 Travel 214.14 Truck Hire 54.00 All Other 241.37 1,842.48

Schools—National Defense Education or Science Program: Materials and Sup. $ 4,582 54 Adv. 3.85 4,586.39

200 Southbridge Housing Authority: Post Office Box Rent $ 2.25 Printing and Adv. 38.90 Equipment and Maintenance 100.00 All Other 64.85 206.00

South Street Reconstruction: Remove Trees $ 919.60 Frank J. Shields 18,460.49 19,380.09

Swimming Pool, Drain, Clean Bottom of Pool and Filling: Equipment Hire 150.00

Town Hall Alterations and Repairs: Vet. Admin. Repairs $ 393.00 Materials and Supplies 96.18 All Other 77.99 Labor 7.00 Roof Repairs 65.40 Enlarge Assessors Office Expense 41.00 American Legion Ceiling Kitchen 56.25 Build Cabinet Tax Coll. Office 55.00 New Town Clerk's Office 217.00 1,008.82

Town Hall Boiler Repairs 490.00

West Street Storm Drain: Materials and Sup. $ 1,145.07 Equipment Hire 100.00 Labor 811.57 2,056.64

Woodycrest Ave. and High Sts. Storm Drain Construction: Materials and Sup. $ 515.83 Equipment Rental 1,150.00 Manholes and Catch Basins 208.00

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AU Other 42.05 1,915.88

Worcester Street Resurfacing: Ciesla Bros. 11,238.65

Total Special Accounts $ 896,024.69

Interest and Maturing Debt Interest: Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Revenue $ 8,141.11 Airport Reconstruc- tion 1,350.00 School Loan 21,175.00 30,666.11

Municipal Indebtedness: Temporary Loan $ 750,000.00 Airport Reconstruc- tion 10,000.00 760,000.00

Total Interest and Maturing Debt $ 790,666.11

U. S. Treasury Bills 1,981,683.79

Premium on New High School Loan: Service Fees 3,318.34

Agency, Trust and Investment Agency: County T. B. Hospital Tax $ 26,337.18 State Auditing Tax 204.21 State Examination of Retirement System 45.54 State Parks and Reser- vation Tax 9,379.26 County Tax 73,921.83 Dog Licenses for County 1,793.75 School Lunch Program (Revolving Fund) 38,123.37 School Athletic Fund 9,533.61 Group Insurance Blue Cross 39,277.81 Federal Withholding

202 Tax 139,161.28 State Withholding Tax 10,201.60 347,979.44

Trust and Investment: Ella M. Cole Fund $ 35.90 Mary Mynott Fund 18.50 Adah Stedman Fund 37.50 Mabel Murphy Fund 79.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care 1,300.00 Post War Rehabihta- tion Fund 1,687.50 Pension Accumulation Fund 47,921.00 51,079.40

Total Agency, Trust and Investment $ 399,058.84

Refunds: Taxes $ 58.95 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 3,111.03 Plans and Bids 11,650.30 Teacher's Annuity 140.70 Blue Cross 3.41 Ambulance 5.00

Total Refunds $ 12,969.39

Total Payments for 1960 $6,247,710.16 Cash on Hand December 31, 1960 $ 825,887.05

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For the Year Ending December 31, I960 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

DECEMBER 31, 1960 THE SOUTHBRIDGE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

1960- 1961

Lorenzo Beaupre, 131 Central Street, Chairman 1963 Francis Bousquet, 14 Meadowbrook Road 1963 Raymond Brodeur, 99 Elm Street 1963 Armand Bellerive, 176 Dresser Street 1962 John Rossi, 18 Lyons Street 1962 Dr. Ralph R. Racicot, 192 Chapin Street 1961 Belmore St. Amant, 401 Elm Street 1961 MEETINGS OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The regular meetings of the School Committee are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 8 : 00 P. M. in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Mary E. Wells High School Building. There are no regular meetings in July and August. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Robert L. Fox Residence: 46 Columbus Avenue Tel. 4-8400 Office: Mary E. Wells High School Tel. 4-3285 SECRETARIES

Margaret R. Connolly, 14 South Street Tel. 4-6513 Mrs. Leona Lavoie, 62 Glenwood Street Tel. 4-6733 The Superintendent's office is open from Monday through SCHOOL PHYSICIANS

Friday, from 8:30 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. Dr. William Langevin, 24 Everett Street Tel. 4-7358 Dr. Adah B. Eccleston, 62 Ehn Street Tel. 4-8141

2 SCHOOL NURSES

Mrs. Lottie A. LeBlanc, 54 Westwood Parkway Tel. 4-3359 Mrs. Pauline Boucher, 13 Edwards Street Tel. 4-7772 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Winter term, seven weeks January 3 - February 20 Spring term, seven weeks February 27 - April 27 Summer term, nine weeks April 24 - June 23 Fall term, sixteen weeks September 6 - December 22 NO-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

The official No-School Anouncement for all schools will be given over Stations WESO, WTAG, and WAAB at 6:30 A. M., at 6:45 A. M., and at 7:00 A. M. There will also be two sets of eight blasts of the fire siren at 6:45 A. M. When it is necessary to make such a decision in the morning, schools will be closed for the entire day.

ENROLLMENT OCTOBER L 1960

Grades Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls 5-7 7- 14 14- 16 16 Up Total

1 82 92 8 4 90 96 2 14 23 76 72 90 95 3 91 68 91 68 4 99 83 1 99 84 5 78 93 3 81 93 6 76 86 3 1 79 87 7 95 65 7 1 1 103 66 8 84 84 26 11 4 114 95 9 20 24 52 78 3 72 105 10 1 37 65 14 8 51 74 11 11 17 40 46 51 63 12 46 77 46 77 Trade 1 48 111 160 Special 13 8 4 1 1 18 9 Total 96 115 641 588 191 175 217 134 1145 1012 Total Southbridge Pubhc Schools 2157 Total St. Mary^s School 405 Total Notre Dame School 815 Total Ste. Jeanne d'Arc School 277 Grand Total (all pupils attending school in Southbridge) 3649

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5 SCHOOL PERSONNEL

The name, date of appointment, official title, and degree appear in that order. Robert L. Fox—1954, Superintendent of Schools M.Ed. Claire Birtz— 1937, Director of Art Department (Grades VII-XII) Sidney C. Gates—1960, Supervisor of Choral Music (Grades VII-XII) B.A. Lev/is A. Kyrios—1938, Director of Guidance and Placement Department D.Ed. Rosalie Rubenstein—1959, Supervisor of Elementary School Music Helen A. Santilli—1960, Supervisor of Elementary Physical Education B.S. Jaul J. Sweet—1950, Director of Instrumental Music Department

Mary E. Wells High School

James M. Robertson—1937, Principal D.Ed. Edward Desroches—1949, Assistant Principal M.Ed. Nora Adams—1947, Secretary to Principal Kathryn Beauregard—1922 M.A. Richard Belair—1960 B.A. Rose Brodeur—1939 M.A. Eva Casavant—1933 M.A. Francis Cassidy—1960 B.A. Constance Coderre—1929 B.S. John Conlon—1960 B.A. Nicholas Costa—1960 M.Ed. Thecla Fitzgerald—1926 M.Ed. William Fletcher—1960 Ph.D. Persis Howe—1930 B.S.Ed. Joseph Jordan—1959 B.A. Barbara Kyrios—1940 B.S.Ed. Melia LeBoeuf—1960 M. Jacqueline McGarrell—1960 B.A. Harry J. McMahon—1926 M.Ed. Donald Marino—1958 B.A. William Nickerson—1941 B.S.Ed. Eugene Remian—1959 B.S. Frances Troy—1927 B.S.Ed. Donald Xenos—1960 B.S.Ed. Robert Young—1959 M.Ed.

6 Cole Trade High School

Raymond L. W. Benoit—1949, Director M.Ed. Frank P. Skinyon—1934, Assistant Director B.S.Ed. Elsie Hofstra—1933, Secretary to Director Alice Nichols—1960, Clerk Robert V. Beals—1957 M.A. George Braman—1938 Anthony Chlapowski—1956 M.Ed. Walter J. Glondek—1938 Leonard W. Keyes—1959 Assoc. Eng. David Knight—1956 Lucian Manchuk—1956 WiUiam B. Paul—1942 Edwin J. Waskiewicz—1952 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Raoul O. Lataille—1939, Supervising Principal of Charlton Street, Eastford Road, and West Street Schools M.Ed. Mary Chambers—1959, Remedial Reading

Charlton Street School

Camella Dintini—1940, Teaching Principal M.Ed. Kathleen Burns—1958 Elizabeth Curtis—1944 M.Ed. Lorene Fierro—1954 B.S.Ed. Michaleen Hammill Barry—1960 B.A. Dorothy Locke—1954 Thomas F. Mahoney—1954 B.S. Charlotte Ryan—1959 B.S. Dorothy M. Sheriffs—1945 WiUiam Sullivan—1960 B.S.

Eastford Road School Constance L'Ecuyer—1940, Teaching Principal M.A. Laurenda Boyer—1927 Frances L. Dragon—1960 B.A. Josette Dupuis—1948 B.A. Thomas Flanagan—1959 B.A. Myrtle Harrald—1957 Joan Little—1957 B.S.Ed. Julia Morrill—1914 Anita Sfreddo—1953 B. Music Marie Skaza—1949 Florida Tarquino—1942 B.S.Ed.

7 West Street School

Vincent J. Puracchio—1950, Teaching Principal M.A Dorothy Berthiaume—1954 B.A Helen Golden—1948 B.A Martha Koprowski—1954 B.S.Ed Genevieve Long—1960 B.A Carol Monette—1960 B.A Madelene Proulx—1954 M.Ed Eva Salviuolo—1943 B.S.Ed Mary Winston—1951

GRADES 6, 7, 8 R. Joseph Racine—1944, Supervising Principal of Marcy Street, Mechanic Street, and Pleasant Street Schools M.Ed

Marcy Street School John R. Bower—1958 B.S Donald Charlesworth—1960 B.B.A Francis C. Clark—1959 B.S.S.S James L. Healy—1959 B.S Claire A. Kirk—1949 M.Ed Agnes W. Stone—1957 Celestine C. Sweet—1932 B.A Robert G. Windheim—1959 B.S

Mechanic Street School

Irene V. Gough—1914, Teaching Principal Harold E. Kinnear—1959 B.S.Ed Margaret M. Monahan—1960 B.A Robert R. Weiss—1960 B.A

Pleasant Street School

Patricia P. Callahan—1939, Teaching Principal M.Ed Myrtle B. Jodrey—1944 Joseph C. Montigny—1959 B.S Raymond L. Renaud—1959 B.S.Ed

Enriched Groups — Grades 5, 6, and 7

Edith Manzi—1957, Teacher Supervisor B.S Alice W. Dion—1926 Francis Flanagan—1956 B.S

8 Special Teachers Joan Macker—1960 B.S. Stanley Naumnik—1954 B.S.Ed. WiUiam E. Rinehart—1952 B.S.

Cafeteria Personnel

Edith Freeman—1953, Manager Viola Galligan—1953 Isabel Laforce—1953 Blanche Metras—1959 Hazel Walker—1960

Change of Teachers Resigned Judith Brockway—June Music Supervisor Paul Duhart—June Mary E. Wells High School Marjorie Duminie—June Pleasant Street School Robert Hart—June .. Mary E. Wells High School

Genevieve Hetu—June . Mary E. Wells High School Francis P. Jankowski—June Marcy Street School John Kowalski, Jr.—June .. Mary E. Wells High School Constance E. Langlois—June .. Mary E. Wells High School Gilbert Lamarre—July Guidance Director Walter McSherry—June Mechanic Street School Constance Morse—June Eastford Road School Anthony Sapienza—June .. Mary E. Wells High School Lee Viafora—June West Street School

Retired Pauline Aucoin—June Mary E. Wells High School Clara Reed—June Special Class Marie J. Saunders—June Mechanic Street School

Appointed Michaleen Hammil Barry—Sept. Charlton Street School Richard Belair—Sept. Mary E. Wells High School Francis B. Cassidy—Sept. Mary E. Wells High School

Donald W. Charlesworth—Sept. . Marcy Street School John T. Conlon—Sept Mary E. Wells High School Frances Dragon—Sept Eastford Road School William G. Fletcher—Sept Mary E. Wells High School Sidney C. Gates—Sept. Mary E. Wells High School James L. Healy—Feb Marcy Street School Harold Kinnear—Sept. Mechanic Street School Jacqueline McGarrell—Sept. Mary E. Wells High School

9 Joan Macker—Sept Special Class Margaret M. Monahan—Sept. Mechanic Street School Carol A. Monette—Sept. West Street School Helen Santilli—Sept Elementary Physical Education Supervisor William F. Sullivan—Sept Charlton Street School Robert R. Weiss—Sept. Mechanic Street School

Change of Secretaries Resigned Maureen Prokos—Sept Cole Trade High School

Appointed Alice Nichols—Oct Cole Trade High School

Janitors Joseph Brouillard—1954 Head Janitor Raoul Arpin—1959 Pleasant and Mechanic Street Schools Telesphore Beauregard—1957 Mary E. Wells High School Anatole Bombardier—1957 Cole Trade High School Wilfred P. Gauthier—1952 West Street School Adelard Lavallee—1952 Marcy Street School Theophile Leduc—1943 Charlton Street School Joseph Moore—1941 Eastford Road School George St. Martm—1953 Mary E. WeUs High School

10 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR 1960

To the School Committee and Citizens of Southbridge:

I hereby submit my seventh annual report as Superin- tendent of the Southbridge Public Schools, the sixty-ninth in a series of such reports.

Introduction

A period of transition for the Southbridge Public Schools is gradually coming to a close. Kindergartens were eliminated because of crowded conditions six years ago. There followed several years when pupils were transported from a section within the town to schools in other districts for the purpose of balancing enrollment. Finally, pupils of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades were segregated in Marcy Street, Pleasant Street, and Mechanic Street Schools. This last policy was adopted because at the time of planning for the year 1959-1960 it v/as thought that the new high school would be ready for occupancy by Febru- ary 1, 1961. If this had happened, the moving of pupils from the present high school to the new high school and from Pleasant, Marcy, and Mechanic Street Schools to the present high school could have been effected with a minimum of disturbance to the educational program. It is now apparent that September 1, 1961 is the earliest possible date when the new school will be ready for use.

The New School

The new school will offer the opportunity for a complete, modern secondary school program. In anticipation of this significant milestone in the history of Southbridge, all members of the faculty at Mary E. Wells High School, under the leadership of the principal, vice-principal, and heads of departments are preparing a brochure explaining the philosophy and goals of the new school and describing each course to be offered. There will be included in this book a section for the trade school division which will still be independent in curriculum and under the supervision of its present director. Many questions have been asked about the impending merger of the two schools on the same site and substantially in the same school plant. As has been indicated, the trade and academic curricula of the trade school division will be com- pletely independent, having its own director and teachers. Available to all public secondary school pupils in Southbridge

11 will be the use of the gymnasium, the cafeteria, the auditorium, and the library. The high school principal will be known as the coordinator. The coordinator and the vocational director will have joint re- sponsibihty for the participation of vocational pupils in extra- curricular activities, for scheduling physical education, assembly and athletic programs, and for recommending transfers from one division to another. The high school principal will have initial responsibility for discipline when vocational pupils are using general facilities such as corridors in the academic section, gymnasium, cafeteria, and auditorium. The vocational director will be consulted before action is taken on any violations of good conduct by vocational pupils under such circumstances.

Reimbursement

The danger that any attempt to unite the two schools might result in partial or total loss of reimbursement has been a source of justifiable concern on the part of some citizens of the community. The surest and easiest way to reassure these people is to quote from a letter written by Director Walter Markham, Division of Vocational Education, State Department of Educa- tion, and sent to the Superintendent of Schools:

. . and as you stated you were a bit concerned about the reimbursement for vocational education as a result of this arrangement, I wish to reassure you that all of the provisions of Chapter 74 for reimbursement from the Commonwealth will continue in force ... In addition, it may be possible that some proportionate arrangement may be made for future reimbursement for services rendered to vocational education by the high school principal and faculty."

Contemplated Additions to Staff

Since the new school will have facilities for the teaching of physical education both to girls and to boys, it is anticipated that two teachers will be added to the faculty for this purpose. The new shop will mean that a teacher will be needed for this area. At present nine janitors are in service. With the opening of the new school ten full-time and one half-time custodians will be required. Many pupils who are still in our regular classes could benefit from the opportunities inherent in a classroom situation for exceptional children. We have two such classes at present in which students are allowed to work to their potential without comparison with average or gifted children. We have needed a third class of this type for a number of years, but the room was

12 not available. With the opening of the new school there will be no space problems; and, according to law, with this needed space we must offer the program if a certified teacher is available. The Guidance Division of the State Department of Educa- tion recommends a guidance counselor for every three hundred high school pupils. As a matter of fact, a school department cannot participate in the Federal program unless the department approaches this ratio. There are seven hundred public high school pupils in Southbridge, and the addition of another counselor, as recently voted by the Southbridge School Committee, is a source of encouragement.

The Name of ihe New High School

There are difficulties in planning programs for a school without a name. The first indication that a decision should be made was when the present juniors, who will graduate from the new school, were ordering their class rings and needed to know the wording of the insignia on the rings. At a meeting of the Southbridge School Committee held on December 6, 1960, the following resolution was passed: "That the new school be named Southbridge High School pending the possibility of change by a higher authority if there is one on this subject.'*

Careers of Service

We hereby express regret at the departure from our ranks of Miss Pauline Aucoin, Mrs. Clara Reed, and Miss Marie Saunders. They served the children of Southbridge long and faithfully. May their years of retirement reward them in some small measure for the service they have so unselfishly rendered.

REPORT OF THE MARY E. WELLS HIGH SCHOOL Dr. James M. Robertson, Principal The enrollment in Mary E. Wells High School for the year 1960-1961, as of October, is divided as follows: Seniors — 122, Juniors — 114, Sophomores — 125, Freshmen — 177, Post Graduates — 1, making a total of 539 students.

Program of Studies

Diplomas are granted upon completion of three different courses; namely, Academic, Commercial, and Civic-Social. One hundred twelve pupils were graduated on June 12, 1960, and their names are included in this report for the information of interested citizens.

13 Class of 1960

* Nancy Louise Allabashi t* Dorothy Anne Kochanek *Richard Henry Amiott t* Susan JoAnn Koprowski *Judith Marie Anderson t*Albert William LabeUe, Jr.

Warren Walter Armes t"^ Dolores Mae Lach t* Linda Ann Ashton Ronald LaFortune John Leonard Barnard Madeline Ann Landers t*Rita Jeanne Belanger Richard Paul Lataille * Richard Albert Bellerive Lee John Latendress ''Jean Rita Berthiaume t* Prudence Ann LaVigueur Joan Louise Berthiaume Roger Paul L'Ecuyer t*Theresa Rita Boudreau t*Ronald Leo Levesque t*Daniel William Bousquet t*Joseph Frank Libuda, Jr. t* Stuart Preston Bowen Louise Lorina Livernois *Elaine Eva Brousseau Maureen Judith McCarthy t* Judith Dorothy Brown t*Ralph Michael Mahan t*Richard Robert Brown * Margaret Cecilia Misch Barbara Ann Chase *Terrence Neal Mulligan Andre John Cormier t*Gail Alice Osimo Diana Joan Costa t*Judith Gail Page James Costa, Jr. t* Nancy OHve Palmerino * Ronald Charles Coumoyer t* Susan Diane Palmerino Ronald Rene Coumoyer Estelle Blanche Pariseau *Imelda Eileen Curboy Anna Rose Piccione t*Dorothy Anne Damian * Diane Cecilia Poirier *Jane Emelia Davis Carol Ann Ponto Lucia Dahn Davis t* Marion Irene Postemski * Diane Shirley DeAngelis Madeline Dorothy Proulx t*MaryaHce Wixted Dion *Mary Margaret RischiteUi Ronald Demirjian t* Bruce MacKenzie Robertson Richard John Domijan Peter Robert Robidoux Linda Diane Dubreuil Sheila Carole Saletnik * Johanna Mae Dumas t*Claudette Lucienne St. Cyr t*Judith Grace Fitts Shirley Mae Serleto t*Jana Martha Foss Sandra Rachel Snow t*Pauline Virginia French Judith Elaine Stypulkowski *John Armand Gabree *Richard Thomas Szczygiel t* Louise Ann Gardner t*Shirley Carolyn Szydlik t* Susan Carol Gascoigne t*Ursula Ann Szydlik Elaine Geraldine Gentili Robert John Taylor *Roger Norman Giroux Arthur Harry Theodoss Joseph John Groth, Jr. Prudence Vina Thorpe t*Bruce Albert Guardiani Arthur Steven Tieri Brenda Eileen Hainsworth Aline Lucille Tremblay t*Nancy Betty Hajec * Sylvia Jeanne Tremblay t*Andrew Fyfe Hall, HI Nicola Joseph Trifone Janice Eileen Hall Elaine Anne Tucci

14 Joan Ann Halley t* Dorothea Ann Vangel Germaine Louise Hamel * Michael Avram Veshia t*John Richard Harrald Joyce Evelyn Walker t* Charles Douglas Havener Lemuel Newell Walker *Richard Alan Haynes Karen Louise Wayne t*Judith Lee Hmielowski Russell Arthur Willett James Ellis Howard Margaret Dorothy Wolenski t* Margaret Mary Hughes t* Diana Yanka * Dennis Michael Julian Brenda Dale Zitka Rexford Philip Kidd George Adam Zoto

* General Average of 80% or above for four years. tMembers of National Honor Society.

The Soulhbridge Plan

The enriched program for rapid learners was continued for the third year. The plan calls for a careful screening of ninth grade pupils. LQ. tests, aptitude and achievement tests, and outstanding ability in all elementary school subjects were the factors used in selecting twenty-six students to undertake the program. Each pupil carries five major subjects each year while in high school and adds calculus and advanced physics in the senior year. The program is as follows:

Grade 9 Grade 10

Required: (No electives ex- Required: (Five major sub- cept for extra-curricular ac- jects) tivities) 1. English 102 1. English 101 2. Algebra 303 2. Algebra 301 3. Biology 602 3. Plane Geometry 302 Electives: (Two major sub- 4. General Science 601 jects) 5. Latin 206 4. Latin 207 5. French 201* 6. Civics 501 7. Modern History 503 8. Mechanical Drawing 703 *Required if students do not elect Latin II

Grade 11 Grade 12

Required: (Five major sub- Required: (Five major subjects) jects) 1. English 103 1. English 104 2. Chemistry 603 2. U. S. History 504 Electives: (Three major sub- Electives: (Three major subjects) jects)

15 3. College Math 304 3. Advanced Math (Calculus 4. Latin 208 and Differential Equa- 5. French 202* tions) 6. Civics 501 4. French 203 7. World History 502 5. Problems of Democracy 505 8. Mechanical Drawing 703 6. Sociology 506 * Required unless two years 7. Physics 604 of Latin have been taken 8. Typewriting 406

Pupils may choose one from the following list of activities each year: Art 901 PubHc Speaking 907 Band 902 Girls' Glee Club 903 Boys' Glee Club 905 A Cappella Choir 904 Dramatics 906 Twenty-six pupils were selected with the approval of the parents of these pupils. One pupil asked to be released from this program.

Improvements in the School Plant

There have been some major improvements in the school building. These include: 1. A modem language laboratory with five individual booths installed in Room 104 2. The installation of modem lights in four more rooms 3. Room 4 equipped with modern movable furniture

Guidance Department

The work of the Guidance Department will be covered in the report of the Guidance Director, Dr. Lewis Kyrios.

Commercial Department

The commercial program offers courses which should give a student a well-rounded education for future office employment. It includes shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, comp- tometry, filing, office practice, and all general business courses. Students in the two major courses, bookkeeping and shorthand, have given a good account of themselves in the many offices in the town. Shorthand offers a worth-while skill; and, at the same time, it gives supplementary help to Audograph transcribers. The Audograph and other transcribing machines are used extensively in local offices. Shorthand transcribers actually get an excellent business English course with the development of this skill.

16 Two years of study are offered in the bookkeeping course. Because of crowded programs in the junior year, many students take only one year of this subject. The first year of bookkeeping teaches the basic principles of double entry bookkeeping and offers a variety of problems so that the pupil has experience in several kinds of businesses. The second year of bookkeeping reviews the same basic principles, applying them to more advanced problems. It gives the student a chance to learn something about business organization and the bookkeeping and clerical work necessary for proper record keeping. A student is encouraged to use the skill he is acquiring on calculating and listing machines in working out his bookkeeping problems. The typewriting room is equipped with both manual and electric typewriters. Comptometers, rotary calculators, and an IBM punch machine are used in the calculators course. The office practice room offers courses in filing and in general business forms. It is equipped with an Audograph transcribing machine, a Mimeograph, a spirit duplicator, and eight typewriters. The cooperative program with industry is in operation as long as industry favors it, and as long as the school is able to supply industry with students. This program alternates work weeks with instruction weeks.

The English Department

During 1959 and 1960 six girls, Pauline French, Dolores Lach, Martha McMaster, Margaret Langevin, Linda Dionne, Marcia Grandone, received 100 percent in the two National Office Management Association spelling tests. John Harrald, after qualifying for a nation-wide theme competition through his grades on the National Merit Scholarship examinations, won $100, awarded by the Boeing Airplane Com- pany of Seattle, Washington. A specific attack on the problem of improving reading skills took the form of a twenty-week course prepared by Science Research Associates, Incorporated, being given to all English classes, grades 9 through 12. Through the course, drill on both rate and comprehension of reading revealed both above average and below average in the skills. The results had value in diag- nosis of faults and in improvement in the skills. Since ability to read affects marks in every subject, and since college-bound pupils are advised to achieve a rate of 250-295 words a minute, the value of such a course is obvious. This year special preparation of eleventh and twelfth grade pupils to take over sixty College Board Examinations in some phase of English has been a regular part of our work.

17 Foreign Language Department

Three years of French and Latin are offered in our high school. The immediate aim of the foreign language program is to develop the student's ability to read, write, and understand the language and to speak it correctly. Provision for individual differences is made by offering three levels of assignment to students capable of progressing at their own pace and by giving Hberal individual help to students who wish it. This year we have been very fortunate in having a Language Laboratory to assist our students with pronunciation, correct grammar, and also the recording of their own voices. All booths are equipped with earphones, microphones, and tape recorders. Each student can record his own voice and communicate directly with the teacher at the master control panel. The teacher can address one or all of the students in the booths. She can also listen to one or all of the students by means of the inter-com system. We are certain that the language laboratory will be of great value.

Mathematics Department

The Mathematics Department has continued the format of the past several years but has initiated a new course; namely, Modern Mathematics. The Modern Mathematics course acquaints the student with the concepts and necessary working tools of modem mathematics. Modern Mathematics is not a new discovery, not a new kind of mathematics, but a re-emphasis upon the whole structure of mathematics, so necessary in our rapidly advancing tech- nological age. The newly purchased mathematics equipment serves two purposes. First, it illustrates and strengthens in the student's mind the basic mathematical ideas. It also serves as a stimulus for individual study and research.

Social Studies Department

This year we are offering for the first time a course in Con- temporary Civilization. It is an honors course limited to seniors of high academic standing. This course is presented in the hope that it will make a significant contribution toward preparing students for the chal- lenges of their time. It is a summary and interpretation of significant events and trends of the immediate present, and seeks to provide the student with the facts he needs to put the present scene into perspective. Much stress is put on research and oral presentation by the

18 student. Debates will be given by members of this class at school assemblies. We hope to present at least one forum assembly by foreign students from nearby universities. Beginning next year, we hope to have the Social Studies Department so organized that a course will be available to a student of any class at general or college level.

It is our plan to present United States History in two courses, one elective and one required. The elective course would cover the time period from early explorations to the administration of Theodore Roosevelt. The required course would cover the time period from the Theodore Roosevelt administration to the present. Current events will be correlated with all Social Studies courses. We are constantly striving to offer that course of studies in Social Studies which will best help the student acquire knowledge and skills essential for good citizenship, an appreciation of our American heritage and democratic way of life, and an understanding of other peoples which will help build a stronger base for peace.

Chemistry

This year chemistry is being offered under two titles. College Chemistry which, as in the past, has for its primary objective preparation for entrance into college. The usual areas are being covered. However, the emphasis is away from the de- scriptive aspects and industrial applications and toward the theoretical. In keeping with this trend, areas such as Atomic Theory and Atomic Structure, The Periodic Law, Molecules and Valence, particularly Co-Valent bonding, are being stressed. The Theory of Ionization has been expanded and brought up to date by including the theories of Bronsted and Lewis in their application to acids and bases. One day each week is utiHzed for experiments. General Chemistry has a more functional objective; here the predominant interest lies with its application in the fields of nursing, hygiene, and dietetics.

Physics

We plan to cover the topics of Mechanics, Heat, Light, Sound, and Electricity. Here we attempt to include enough theory and problem solving along with the application of these principles to industry to enable our pupils to enter college or industry at the conclusion of the course. Each Monday, all students have an opportunity to perform an experiment in the laboratory, usually in a group of two students.

19 Biology

In Biology, the classes are making a systematic study of animals with an emphasis on structure and function. This study includes microscopic examination of slides and dissection of the more basic animals. The enriched program is following much the same pattern but with more emphasis on exactness.

Science Fair

The second annual Science Fair was held in the school auditorium. There were approximately 150 science exhibits on display. Three of the most outstanding projects were chosen and the winners were Charles Havener, Joseph Seremet, and Alvin Tompkins, who represented the school at the Kiwanis Science Fair in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Home Economics

There are many interesting occupations open to women today who are trained in Home Economics; such as, dietitians in hospitals, managers of tea rooms, social workers, designers of houses, decorators of homes, designers of wearing apparel for both men and women, directors of home economic departments in food manufacturing companies and household appliance companies, demonstrators on radio and T.V. programs. A woman may not cook food, but she will select it. She may not make her clothes, but she will buy them. She may not own her own home, but she will always be part of one. When Alice Freeman Palmer gave up the presidency of Wellesley College to become a home maker, she said, "There is nothing better than the making of a true home." In two class periods a week the fundamentals of both foods and clothing are stressed. The foods work is based on "The Basic Seven" and includes meal planning, table service, the preparation of simple breakfasts and luncheon dishes, refresh- ments for special occasions, and the use and care of the gas and electric kitchen units. New electric sewing machines are used in the sewing work in the making of aprons, wool skirts and jumpers, cotton blouses, and sport clothes. Furthermore, there are projects including the making of stuffed toys and embroidery, care of the sick, and interior decorating.

The College Preparatory Course

The college preparatory course prepares students for aU leading universities and colleges in the country. Many of the

20 pupils receive large scholarships, a tribute to their own industry and a tribute to the excellent instruction of their teachers. Stu- dents from this course have entered such leading institutions as the following: Cornell, Connecticut College for Women, Brown University, College of the Holy Cross, Tufts, Dartmouth, Uni- versity of Massachusetts, Boston University, University of Michigan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Clark University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, Smith College, Mount Holyoke, Wellesley College, Simmons College, Columbia University, Carnegie Tech, Lowell Tech, University of Connecticut, University of New Hampshire, Williams College, Colorado College, Ohio State, Col- lege of New Rochelle, California Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, Pennsylvania State College, Northeastern Uni- versity, Westminster College, Bates, Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, Colby College, Purdue University, Michigan School of Mining and Engineering, Michigan State, Springfield College, Pembroke, Emmanuel, Albertus Magnus, plus most of the leading business colleges and nursing schools.

Student Council Activities

The Student Council of the Mary E. Wells High School plays an important part between students and administration. This organization is under the direction of Miss Rose Brodeur. The values of the organization are manifold. 1. Pupils participate in or manage extra-curricular affairs. 2. Responsibility, initiative, and leadership are developed. 3. Proper student-faculty relations are promoted. 4. Training in worthy citizenship is furnished. 5. The general welfare of the school is promoted. 6. The internal administration of the school is aided.

The Fred E. Corbin Chapter of the National Honor Society The local chapter of the National Honor Society, named in honor of the late Mr. Fred E. Corbin, inducted thirty-five members during the past year. The most recent induction was honored by Superintendent of Schools Robert L. Fox, who spoke at the ceremony. The following students were inducted into the society during the past year:

February 1960 Seniors Juniors Theresa Boudreau Diane Adamick Daniel Bousquet Richard Bucknam Judith Brown Linda Chapman Richard Brown Beverly Gauthier

21 Judith Fitts Louise Jovan Nancy Hajec Dorothy Karbowski Andrew Hall Mary Ann Libuda Prudence Lavigueur Mary McKinstry Robert Mahan Martha McMaster Bruce Robertson Patricia Nolan Dorothea Vangel Diana Yanka

November 1960 Seniors Juniors William Bowen George Bednarz Diane Lafrance Jill Lamarine Roger Lavallee Diane Landry Linda Lomme Robert Polakowski Diane Sawicki Peter Seguin Christine Shea David Spielvogel Janice Splaine

Assemblies

Assemblies are held every other week. These assemblies are of immense value to any student body, inasmuch as they are not only educational but explore the various phases of school life. Furthermore, they widen and deepen the interest of the pupils and serve as a means of developing public opinion and appreciation. The types of assembUes fall into many categories; namely, education, music, rallies, drama, club programs, movies, entertainment, installations, science, commerce and business, observance of special days, and guidance. The assembhes are held in the auditorium of the high school.

Recommendations

There are several recommendations that I would like to make at this time: 1. That a teacher-librarian be appointed 2. That more lockers be installed until enough are furnished to take care of all pupils' belongings, coats, rubbers, etc. 3. That the industrial arts program be expanded in order that those pupils who are not interested in a trade education may have the benefit from allied courses. 4. That a biology laboratory be installed so that pupils may conduct experiments to increase their interest in the subject.

22 5. That a survey be made to determine the proper methods of Hghting all rooms in the school. 6. That money be appropriated for assembly programs. 7. That after ten years of consecutive service, teachers and administrators be given sabbatical leave at full pay for professional study or travel. 8. That a yearly allotment of not less than $1500 be appropriated for the band—an unusually worthy group which has been self-supporting. I wish to express my appreciation to the townspeople for their continued efforts in behalf of the Mary E. Wells High School, and I extend my thanks to the School Department for its support. REPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND EVENING VOCATIONAL COURSES Dr. James M. Robertson, Director Classes in evening vocational subjects were offered again this year and proved to be very well attended. The following vocational classes were started: Elementary Sewing Two Classes Advanced Dressmaking One class Cooking One class University Extension classes were offered in the commercial field: Elementary Typewriting, Part 1 One class Office Machines One class These classes were conducted under the supervision of the State Department of Education and were instructed by ac- credited teachers. Other classes in the vocational, commercial, and academic fields will be offered when the demand for them is sufficient to form such classes. REPORT OF COLE TRADE HIGH SCHOOL

Raymond L. W. Benoit, Director Secretary of Labor, James Mitchell, said, "Industry is the life blood of any community." Mr. George Wells, Deputy Com- missioner of Commerce, said recently that when a new industry is contemplating locating in a community, one of the major factors which they consider is the supply of skilled labor. He implied that communities must do something about training young people into the trades if a community is to keep old industry and get new industry to establish in this community. Mr. Wells also made a strong plea for training technicians to meet the demanding needs of industry. I discussed this prob-

23 lem, based on needs, with the personnel people in one of the largest companies in our community, and they support the fact that there is a need for strengthening our present school with the addition of a thirteenth and fourteenth year in order to train technicians. The new construction has disrupted our program some- what, but by September 1961 we hope to be back to normalcy. We are pleased to report that the Ella M. Cole Chapter of the National Honor Society was granted a charter by the National Council. The charter members were selected and passed the initial requisite by meeting with the advisers for the new chapter on November 1, 1960. These same members were inducted by members of the Fred E. Corbin Chapter of Mary E. Wells High School on December 19. This new chapter should be a stimulus to many students to strive for good scholarship and to strive for good citizenship. The charter members are: Kenneth Bachand, William Black, Bruce Gardner, Oliver Jamieson, Richard Savage, Robert Sweet, and Robert Trombley. The officers are: President Robert Sweet Vice President Robert Trombley Secretary Kenneth Bachand Treasurer Oliver Jamieson

GRADUATES — 1960 Cabinetmakers Richard Allen Gauthier James Walter Ohop Paul Armand Gendreau Robert Xavier St. Laurent

Draftsmen Georges Joseph Allard Richard Anthony Polakowski Henry Anthony Maramo, Jr. Nicholas Amo Sylvestri, Jr.

Electricians Ronald Clarence Arsenault Gerald Girard Walter Henry Belanger John Edmund Laabs

Machinists Peter James Borey Joseph Frank Lepare Ronald Michael Curboy Donald Archie Masse Rodnev William Kelly Frank Lewis Partlow Ronald Vincent Lariviere Normand Ernest Patenaude Leonide Robert Lemire Frederick Joseph Schur Richard Eugene Tremblay

24 Metalsmiths Joseph Edward Ignasiak Jan Edward Manning John Joseph Malagrida John Thomas Welch

Class Officers

President John Malagrida Vice President Frederick Schur Secretary Leonide Lemire Treasurer Frank Partlow Class Adviser Mr. David F. Knight Awards American Legion Post 31 Award (Good Citizenship) Ronald Lariviere American Legion Music Award Walter Belanger

Director's Gold "C" . Frank Partlow English Nicholas Sylvestri Mathematics Ronald Lariviere

Science . Henry Maramo Social Studies Walter Belanger In conclusion, I thank the Townspeople, the School Com- mittee, the Advisory Board, the Superintendent of Schools, the faculty, the office staffs, and our custodian for their valuable aid in helping to make the Vocational Education Program a success in the Town of Southbridge.

REPORT OF CHARLTON STREET, EASTFORD ROAD AND WEST STREET SCHOOLS Raoul O. Lataille, Supervising Elementary Principal The year 1960 has brought about many changes in the general organization of the School Department in anticipation of the completion of the new high school. The most important phases of these new developments have materialized this year at the elementary level. The adoption of a new administrative plan, that of one supervising principal for aU elementary grades with a teaching principal assistant in each of the Charlton Street, Eastford Road, and West Street Schools, is proving very satisfactory. For the first time, our Southbridge Elementary Schools are under the direct administration and supervision of one person. This plan will assure more uniformity of operation, better standardization and strengthening of the curriculum, and an increased level of achievement for all grades. With the cooperation of teachers and parents, and support of the administration, we feel that the change will benefit our school system.

25 The incorporation of a remedial reading teacher in the elementary grades is a great step forward in coping with needs of the pupils with reading difficulties. For many years, we have been cognizant of reading v/eaknesses and have tried our best to eliminate them within the classroom or by after-school help. This addition is another very important way of providing for individual differences. It is our hope that the year 1961 will bring about more and better adjustments along this line. The academic progress of pupils is always desirable but almost impossible unless the pupils are physically fit. The addition of a physical education teacher specifically for the elem^en- tary grades is achieving its purpose of developing strength, vigor, vitality, and coordination in each individual according to his capacity. Again, it is our hope that this all-important phase of education will be continued at the elementary level in the years to come. A new, more attractive, and more comprehensive report card has been adopted by the elementary schools. The new card is more in keeping with modern educational trends. This change has brought about more accurate numerical subject marks in the intermediate grades instead of the ambiguous and misleading letter denominations. The new report card also includes a character or personality evaluation of each pupil. This phase of the report acquaints the child at an early age, and the parent, too, with the type of evaluation to which he wiU be subjected later in practically every field of endeavor. A new English language textbook series has been adopted and is proving very satisfactory at all grade levels. It eliminates the conglomeration of language textbooks that were in use pre- viously. Also, the completion of the science series in grades 1, 2, and 3 now reduces the need for up-to-date basic textbooks to social studies at the elementary level. Sets of social studies textbooks from publishers have been received and others are on order. These sets will be distributed soon to the teachers for examination, and selection will be made in the spring. It is our sincere hope that these will be approved and purchased so that, by September 1961, the elementary grades will be supplied in every basic subject with an up-to-date textbook. My main recommendation for the elementary schools is that a complete survey be made by unbiased educators to establish much closer correlation of techniques and abilities in reading, phonics, spelling, and composition. My 1959 report stresses the importance and the immediate need for this correlation. I am certain that an earnest effort in this direction would also help greatly to overcome some of the difficulties we are now encountering in these subjects. It would also increase the

26 understanding and the achievement of all pupils at all grade levels in the elementary schools. All elementary teachers are to be commended for their splendid cooperation and their truly efficient work in the class- rooms. Without them obviously a school system cannot exist, but with the conscientious teachers now in the elementary schools, w^e will make great strides forward in the future. I wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation and thanks to Mr. Fox, our Superintendent, for his help; to Mrs. Camella Dintini, Miss Constance L'Ecuyer, Mr. Vincent Puracchio, for their cooperation and assistance in the administration of the three elementary schools; to all parents for their understanding of our work; and to the custodians for their work in keeping the buildings comfortable and clean.

REPORT OF MARCY STREET, MECHANIC STREET, AND PLEASANT STREET SCHOOLS R. Joseph Racine, Supervising Principal

of Grades 6, 7, and 8 As this report is being written, we are in the midst of our first school year with grades 6, 7, and 8 under one supervisory head. We are in the process of evaluating and consolidating the curriculum of these grades on a sound and unified basis. Subject- matter chairmen have been appointed to preside over a series of faculty meetings which are being held to discuss curriculum, and to unify grade goals and objectives. The subject-matter chairmen are: Science, John Bower; Social Studies, Patricia Callahan; Arithmetic, Irene Gough; Literature and Spelling, Claire Kirk; English, Celestine Sweet. Teaching techniques, purposeful pupil projects, and integral use of workbooks will be an important part of the faculty discussions and findings. It is by sharing these valuable experiences that our curriculum and teaching will consistently improve. Grades, 6, 7, and 8 are now departmentally taught grades and require mature teachers, with at least two years of teaching experience, and sound knowledge of one subject-matter field, their major. These grades are critically transitional in nature as regards pupil mental, physical, emotional, and social growth. At this early secondary level, organized knowledge and emphasis on subject matter take on increasing importance. Teachers with the finest combination of qualifications are needed in this area. It is highly recommended that no pupil from grade 5 be promoted to grade 6 if he fails in reading comprehension. The ability to read for comprehension is basic and imperative in early

27 secondary school work, where departmental teaching begins. A pupil must enter these grades with a mastery of reading skills, to assure minimum success, or he will flounder hopelessly. Several grades have maxim.um enrollments of up to 36 pupils. This is too heavy a teacher load, and pupils become lost in the impersonal type of atmosphere that necessarily prevails with such large groups. We must strive to hold to a maximum of 30 pupils, for the best type of teaching and pupil performance. Even the excellent teacher, who in the final analysis is the key figure in any teaching-learning situation, and the very backbone of the school system, is heavily hampered by a large enrollment. The tragic end-result is a considerable deprivation of the individual attention that so many less-than-average pupils desperately require for educational survival. A study of the textbook needs of grades 6, 7, and 8 will be completed by April 1. Our social studies textbooks are practically obsolete, and the English language textbooks in grades 7 and 8 must be replaced with the latest edition of a detailed and comprehensive textbook. Science demonstration tables and equipment have been installed in each science classroom. As soon as the chemical materials have been received, these tables will be in full use. I would like to express to Mr. Fox my gratitude for his continuous solicitude for the total welfare of all pupils, and my thanks to the teaching principals, and teachers, for their splendid cooperation in all curriculum and administrative endeavors. REPORT OF THE ADVANCED ELEMENTARY PROGRAM Edith A. Manzi, Supervisor The program for the academically talented students in the elementary schools was continued for the second year at the Marcy Street School. The sixth-graders received more chal- lenge, acceleration, and enrichment in all subject areas, while the fifth-graders were oriented to their new course of study. Enrichment for grade six consisted of various field trips to the local public library, to the telephone company building, and to the Higgins Museum in Worcester. A guest speaker described color slides of a trip to Europe. Science projects were explained at a Parent-Teachers' Meeting. The fifth grade developed poise by singing French Christ- mas carols over the local radio station and by entertaining at club meetings with choral reading and French conversations. French speakers addressed grades five and six entirely in French. Correspondence with an accelerated class in Cahfornia through both letters and tape recordings, as well as field trips to Old Sturbridge Village and to the United Lens Company added further enrichment to the course.

28 Presently, three advanced classes are enjoying a challenging year at the Mary E. Wells High School. The pupils of grades five, six, and seven have demonstrated their remarkable ability to adjust to new situations by becoming acclimated to the high- school schedule, to departmentalized classes, and to various other changes with facility. Constantly seeking to attain maximal gains for our students, we continue to enrich and accelerate our fifth and sixth grade courses, while we broaden the scope of grade seven with more advanced science projects, greater acceleration in mathematics, and the introduction of the written word in French. Audio-visual materials, such as the tape recorder, record player, films, filmstrips, and 21-Inch-Classroom are being utilized to great advantage, particularly in the teaching of Conversational French, science, and social studies. Each aid proves an added stimulus to the courses as well as a corrective measure in many areas. As a result of discussions held by the superintendent, the supervising principals, the guidance director, the supervisor of the program, and the teachers of the program, the title of the program was more satisfactorily changed to the Advanced Ele- mentary Program. Another decision was that in the fall of 1961 the fifth grade would be eliminated from the program, which would henceforth consist of grades six, seven, and eight. With the advancement of the curriculum according to the needs and abilities of the students and according to their capacity to absorb the wealth of the subject matter as our aim, we genuinely hope that each potential will be developed to its fullest. May I, in conclusion, take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the School Committee; to Mr. Fox, Super- intendent of Schools; to Dr. Robertson, Principal of the Mary E. Wells High School; to Mr. Desroches, Audio-Visual Aids Di- rector; and to the many people who have shown such splendid interest and cooperation in our endeavors. REPORT OF SCHOOL HEALTH DEPARTMENT Lottie A. LeBlanc, School Nurse The ultimate objective of the school health services is to maintain, protect, and promote the optimal health — physical, mental, emotional, and social — of the school-age child. Six hundred and forty-two examinations were given to pub- He school children. As a result, fifty-four defects were found and notices were mailed to parents for their irmnediate attention. There were four hundred and seventeen visits made to the various public schools. The Massachusetts Vision Test and the Massachusetts Hearing Test were completed in all schools, and

29 notices were mailed to parents informing them of the failures. First Aid was rendered to one hundred and seventy pupils. One hundred and thirty-two home visits were made, and two thousand six hundred and thirty conferences were held in reference to school health problems. Two hundred and six pupils received dental care at the Dental Clinic. Two hundred and forty-six children received regular inoculations, and two hundred and forty-seven received booster doses at the Toxoid Clinics. Salk Vaccine was given to two hundred and forty pre-school and school children in the first grades. Registration of pre-school children was conducted by the Board of Health and the School Department. A total of three hundred and twelve children registered for the first grade. This office cared for our needy children. Clothing was furnished to twelve children during the year; dental care was provided for one; lenses were secured for fourteen; hot lunches were provided for four; one was examined at the Massachusetts Ear and Eye Infirmary; and five attended Camp Wonderland in Sharon, Massachusetts. Six children were referred to the State Crippled Children's Clinic, and four were referred to the Wor- cester Hearing League for Lip Reading Classes. The Census of the BHnd and the Census of the Physically Handicapped Children were completed and forwarded to the Board of Education. The report of the Hearing Conservation Program and the report of the Vision Conservation Program were forwarded to the Department of PubHc Health. Fourteen home teachers were provided for physically handicapped children unable to attend school. Clear Type Books were ordered from the Massachusetts Division of the Blind for two children. School children in grades one through twelve were given the opportunity to participate in the tuberculin testing program — the Mantoux Test. A small percentage of the children had a positive reaction, and they were referred for a Chest X-Ray. The ''Santa's Fund," made possible by the generous people of Southbridge, helped many of our needy families who have children attending pubhc schools. I wish to express sincere appreciation to our interested citizens for the help and cooperation that has been extended regarding a proposed Mental Health Center, and to everyone who contributed in any way to the success of our 1960 Health Program.

REPORT OF ART DEPARTMENT Claire Birtz, Director This year, due to the increase in the number of classes being taught by the one art supervisor, the integrated art program starts at the sixth-grade level. Art in all lower grades is being

30 taught by homeroom teachers. These teachers are working very hard to keep the program going, but they should have the help of a qualified art teacher. Our high-school students are becoming more cognizant of art and the important role it plays in our daily lives. More and more high-school students are enrolling in our art courses. Many of them have shown, as those of you who visited our art room on Parents' Night saw, a great deal of ability. Some of these students will become the creators and producers of art. Some students will continue with art as a hobby. Other students will become the consumers of art. It is essential that creative art plays a maior role in art education, but art educators must also try to develop consumer taste — a working knowledge of art in people of all ages. We have been seriously handicapped by lack of space, storage room for materials, shelves on which work in prosfress can be stored, lack of display areas, etc. However, the thought that we will soon be moving to more spacious and modern quarters helps us to overlook our very cramped space. We hope that, with the better facilities that will be ours in the new high school, the art room will become the focal point of both high-school students and townspeople. A modern art center, open all day, so that students can use free time to good advantage; an arts and crafts center, used and enjoyed by both high-school students and tov\Tispeople, where fine loan exhibitions can be displayed, and original pieces shown; a place where different groups of hobbyists from the area can display their work: a center enjoyed by all is our aim for the new Southbridge High School.

REPORT OF THE AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS DEPARTMENT Edward Desroches, Director The rapid growth of the Audio-Visual Aids Department during the past few years is direct testimony of its importance to our teaching staff. Teachers have come to regard it as their center of valuable instructional materials and services for the continuous improvement of their teaching. The services of the Department now made available to our teachers and used extensively during 1960 are the following: 1. Audio-Visual materials and equipment a. Films (both rentals and from our library) b. Filmstrips c. Lantern Slides d. Records and transcriptions e. Tape recordings Plus— f. Sound motion picture projector

31 g. Sound filmstrip projector h. Filmstrip projector

i. Lantern slide projector

j. Overhead projector k. Television 2. Materials and equipment delivered upon request 3. Catalogs and bulletins on materials available and on new methods and techniques of using materials 4. Instructions in the operation and use of equipment 5. Bulletins informing teachers of institutes, meetings, demonstrations, and workshops in the use of audio- visual materials 6. Textbooks, publications, and guides in the field 7. Correlation guides designed to suggest materials for specific topics in the school's curriculum plan 8. Teacher guides for most of the teaching aids used in the system 9. Student projectionists to set up and operate equipment for teachers 10. Opportunities for the teacher to preview and audition materials 11. Individual conferences with the director when desired 12. Demonstrations of audio-visual materials and techniques Services of the Audio-Visual Aids Department are not necessarily limited to teachers. They are frequently made available to various community organizations. In 1960, the following organizations were provided with equipment, materials and projectionists: Rotary Club, Exchange Club, Knights of Colum- bus, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Mothers Club, Girl Scouts, Association for the Mentally Retarded, Junior Red Cross, Office of Civil Defense, Pilsudski Polish-American Club, and the Sitz- markers Ski Club.

REPORT OF THE CHORAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Grades VI - XII

Sidney C. Gates, Supervisor The Vocal Music Department at Mary E. Wells High School has two singing organizations this year—the Girls' Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus. The objective of these groups is to bring an active musical experience to all students enrolled. Both classical and popular music are performed. The Mixed Chorus has sung at the National Honor Society induction for Mary E. Wells High School and for Cole Trade High School. Both groups performed for the annual Parents' Night at the high school and presented a Christmas Concert in

32 December. Plans are now being made for an operetta to be held in March as well as for the annual Spring Concert. A course in Music Appreciation was also added to the curriculum. This course is an elective and carries five credits. It is also an acceptable elective by all colleges in fulfilling their entrance requirements. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with different eras of music from 600 A. D. to the present time. Attention is given to the organization of the modern symphony orchestra and the sounds and uses of each instrument. After the first quarter much time is spent in listening to and analyzing composers' works. The last quarter is spent on American music, including the various types of jazz. In the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades the fundamentals of music are being presented through singing, listening, and audio-visual aids. Brief histories of the composers are given, and the instru- ments of the orchestra and band are studied. There is a Boys' Glee Club at Cole Trade High School this year also. They are preparing music to be presented at their school functions. REPORT OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Paul- J. Sweet, Director The high-school band had an Exchange Concert with the Montpelier, Vermont high-school band early in the past school year. While it was a rather long trip, its social and educational value made it most worth while. The choruses of both schools also took part. Our parents' committee did a splendid job of housing and feeding the visiting group, and they deserve our heartiest thanks. During the balance of the year, the high-school band took part in several parades, concerts, and in all football games, adding much to its prestige. The junior band was active during the year, taking part in several parades and playing for the eighth- grade graduation.

REPORT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT Rosalie Rubenstein, Supervisor The responsibility of the Elementary School Music Super- visor in the Southbridge Schools is teaching in three elementary schools, grades one to five inclusive and in two schools of sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Programs are designed to accomplish the following: to enable all children to participate in singing; to develop a taste for good music; to teach technicalities of music so that the

33 children will gradually develop the ability to sing an unfamiliar song from the music. Many different techniques are used to achieve the purposes of the school music program. In the lower grades rote songs are used to continue the music training given to pre-schoolers obtained at home or in kindergarten, and to introduce to the v/orld of music those who have no such training. Special work with monotones by individual effort is stressed especially in the lower grades. Unison singing, rounds, and part singing are three divisions employed in the upper grades. Then, technical terms are intro- duced, gradually increasing the musical vocabulary of the students. This training is designed to foster a love for music, a knowledge of the physical symbols of music, and the ability to read music at sight. REPORT OF CAFETERIA Edith M. Freeman, Supervisor The staff of the Mary E. Wells High School cafeteria served between 475 and 550 daily meals during the year, with a record of 600 meals for Thanksgiving and 700 meals for Christmas. There was an increase in the number of meals served to the pupils from Marcy Street School. One hundred daily meals were served to these children. The elementary school milk program continues on the same high level. The Southbridge Evening Women's Club has provided money for free lunches for the pupils who cannot afford to pay for meals. The Supervisor wishes to thank this organization for its generosity in providing additional nutrition, which is so essential to children. REPORT OF PLAYGROUND DEPARTMENT Dr. Lewis A. Kyrios, Director The playground season began on July 11 and ended August 19, a period of six weeks. The activities were conducted at the following areas: Charlton Street, Eastford Road, West Street, Pleasant Street, and the Town Hall. Personnel Dr. Lewis A. Kyrios Director Mrs. Kathryn Beauregard Supervisor of Arts and Crafts

Pleasant Street Supervisor Miss Madelene Proulx Assistants Miss Diana Costa Miss Joan Malboeuf

34 Eastford Road

Supervisor Mr. Raymond Renaud Assistants Miss Jacqueline Lapointe Miss Mary Spielman

West Street

Supervisor Mr. Richard Farland Assistants Miss Elisabeth Coderre Miss Kathryn Hart

Charlton Street

Supervisor Mr. John Kowalski Assistants Miss Ada Tieri Miss Johanna Rossi Miss Lorna Lusignan

Enrollment and Attendance Total EnroUment 1,125 Average Daily Attendance 460 Average Percentage Of Attendance 40% Largest Daily Attendance 59%

Activities

Interplayground competition in Softball, volleyball, and dodgeball was offered. Ping-pong, zellball, and horseshoes were presented as intra- playground activities. Singing games, quiet games, as weU as slides, jungle-gym, and sandbox activities were listed for the little people.

Arts and Crafts The Arts and Crafts exhibit was held on each playground on August 17, from 2:00 o'clock to 3:30 o'clock. Over four thousand items were displayed. Parents and friends of the children were invited, and over five hundred people attended this exhibit. This display was under the excellent supervision of Mrs. Kathryn Beauregard, the Arts and Crafts Supervisor.

Meetings

There were six meetings of the supervisors held during the season and the purpose of these meetings was to plan the activ-

35 ities of the week and to consider any problems that may have developed during the previous week. These meetings were a source of help to all.

Safety Program The Safety Program was very successful as the results were excellent. There were no major accidents.

REPORT OF GUIDANCE AND PLACEMENT DEPARTMENT Dr. Lewis A. Kyrios, Director Guidance and pupil personnel services directed and co- ordinated by staff members with specialized preparation are an integral part of the educational program and are especially designed to assist in focusing the entire educational process on the individual. These services are organized to give continuous assistance to each student in knowing himself as an individual and as a member of society; in making the most of his strengths and in correcting or compensating for limitations; in relating this information realistically to his needs and potentialities; in helping him with the social-moral-spiritual problems common to youth; and in discovering and developing creative interests and appreciations. Our guidance services provide an inventory of the individual, counseling, educational and job placement, and follow-up. Inventory Service: This phase of guidance is the collection of information that will identify each individual pupil as a unique individual. It is based on objective information, behavior patterns, and identifying information. Testing is an important factor in the inventory service. Our testing program consists of the following: 1. Achievement tests 2. Intelligence tests 3. Mechanical and clerical aptitude tests 4. Interest tests 5. Cooperative tests These tests are administered to pupils on different levels and in various areas of our school system. Counseling: The Guidance Department provides individual counseling to assist students to discover and pursue those courses of study which offer them the greatest opportunities. Solution of personal problems is likewise an objective of this service. Specialists are also consulted in this counseling process. Educational and Job Placement: It is the policy of the Director of Guidance, with the educational device of coimsel-

36 ing, to stimulate and motivate the college students in the first quarter of their senior year to seek advanced admission to their selected colleges. In this particular area, our present college seniors have been very successful. The results up to date indicate that sixteen of our seniors have been accepted. It has been gratifying to learn that two of our seniors have received Scholastic Scholarships. The following colleges have accepted our seniors in their early admission plan: Hamilton College, Purdue University, Emannuel College, Northeastern University, Worcester State Teachers CoUege, University of Massachusetts, Worcester Junior College, and Becker's Junior College. Information about colleges and future occupations is read- ily available in the Guidance Office. Applications to college, local or college scholarship information, college board examinations, and bulletins of information are all in the realm of the guidance services. Part-time employment of pupils is fostered by the placement organization of the Guidance Department. Twenty part- time jobs in local industries and businesses were filled by our students from September to December 1960. Follow-up: In conducting a follow-up study of the 1960 graduates, the following information is submitted: Number of Students Entering 140 Graduated 112 Courses Freshman Year Courses Senior Year 84 CoUege 64 College 57.15% 56 Commercial 41 Commercial 36.62% 7 General 6.23%

Senior Results 37 in four-year colleges 14 in two-year colleges 10 in nurse's training 3 in technical training

64 Total 57.15%

Number in Services: 13 11.61% 10 in Air Force 2 in Army 1 in Navy

Number in Labor Field: 32 28.57% 25 in commercial field 6 in unskilled field 1 nurse's aid One student is married (.89%). One student is deceased (.89%). One student is taking a post-graduate course (.89%).

37 REPORT OF ADULT CIVIC EDUCATION Constance M. L'Ecuyer, Director The classes in English, American History, and Civics conducted in Southbridge for the foreign born have been gradually changing. Formerly, these classes were attended by people who had lived in town for a number of years and no longer considered themselves foreign, but they were obliged to register as aliens each January. For these people, the speaking and understanding of the language was comparatively easy. Today, we have people who have never spoken or heard the language and are in a younger age bracket. Progress is necessarily slower for this group, and correct pronunciation is very important. These younger people are anxious to obtain Citizenship Papers because they desire to have roots in this country. These people have had unhappiness in their former countries, and they hasten to apply for Citizenship as soon as the waiting period has elapsed. Some of these younger people, in their anxiety, apply for Citizenship before they are adequately prepared, and they find their Examiners strict when they lack the necessary knowledge. All the people who have attended evening school classes and who have completed the required work have been admitted to Citizenship. Those who have been unable to complete their course because of evening work come back the following year to learn as much as possible.

During the year, help is given in filing papers for adults. Derivative Papers are prepared for children of Americans who were born abroad, and Alien Reports are filled out. The Civic Education Division of the Southbridge School Department is doing its share to help those desiring such help.

Conclusion

It is important, before bringing this brief report to a close, that acknowledgement be made to members of the School Com- mittee for outstanding service during the past year. They have given unselfishly of their time and energy in solving the many difficult problems that have been presented to them for decision. Our educational and service staffs have demonstrated high morale, a continuous pride in their work, and a desire to strive continually to improve the Southbridge Public Schools as an instrument to educate the children of our community.

The various town departments have given excellent cooperation throughout the year.

38 To all of these public-spirited and interested citizens who have contributed their services, ideas, and support, I wish to express appreciation and gratitude.

Respectfully submitted, ROBERT L. FOX Superintendent of Schools

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EMERGENCY PHONES

PoUce PO 4-3310 Fire PO 4-2547 Town Ambulance PO 4-2547 Water Supply PO 4-8692 Gas and Electric PO 4-3261 Highway PO 4-7271 Hospital PO 4-2511 Civil Defense PO 4-2501