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For The Year Ending December 31, 1960.

CHIOHomE PUILISHIHa co. Westboro, M.a. TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT , , I I of the

TOWN OFFICERS

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TOWN OF HOPKINTON

MASSACHUS ETTS

COMPILED BY TOWN ACCOUNTANT ;:. , For The Year Ending December 31, 1960 CHRONOTYPE PUBLISHING co. Westboro, Mass . TOWN OFFICERS-1960

SELECTMEN Joseph Spinazola Term expires 1963 David F. Whalen, Chairman Term expires 1961 Herman L. Larter Term expires 1962

TOWN CLERK Robert T. Nealon

TOWN ACCOUNTANT William M. Surette

TOWN MODERATOR John E. Thomas Term expires 1961

TOWN TREASURER Ernest F. Fecteau Term expires 1961

COLLECTOR OF TAXES Eleanor S. Creedan Term. expires 1962

BOARD OF ASSESSORS Ernest C. Bartlett Term. expires 1962 Gerald F. Cassidy Term expires 1963 Edward H. McCormack Term expires 1961

SCHOOL COMMITTEE Norman P. Hamilton Term expires 1962 Harold V. Wood, Jr. Term expires 1961 Norman A. Packard Term expires 1961 Dorothy C. Love Term expires 1963 Robert E. Byrne Term expires 1963

WATER BOARD William F. Hamilton Term expires 1962 Charles J. McIntyre Term expires 1963 James W. Bancroft Term expires 1961

3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE REGISTRARS OF VOTERS John T. Cowern Term expires 1962 Joseph P. Spinazola Herman L. Larter Charles R. Neale Term expires 1963 David F. Whalen Seymour O. Wood, Agent Henry F. Hutchinson Term expires 1961 Robert T. Nealon Term expires 1963 BOARD OF HEALTH TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL FUND William E. Stolba Term expires 1962 Harold Rathburn Term expires 1963 Adelaide F. Fitzgerald Arthur L. Chesmore Donald E. Love, M.D. Term expires 1961 Margaret E. McElroy Edward W. Flood Leland F. Berry CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS APPROPRIATION COMMITrEE Charles H. Wright Term expires 1962 Lois E. Guyton Term expires 1963 John F. Haggerty Term expires 1963 Almon F. Cunningham Term expires 1961 Thomas J. Connelly Term expires 1962 Donald J. Morrisette Term expires 1962 HlGHWAY SURVEYOR Chester A. Ranlett Term expires 1962 Frederick C. Dickerman Term expires 1963 Jeremiah E. Mullins Term expires 1961 Kenneth W. Cameron Term expires 1963 John J. Ward Term expires 1963 William J. Smith Term expires 1961 TREE WARDEN Clarence D. Farrar Term expires 1961 John A. Donovan, Chairman Term expires 1961 Nelson L. McIntire Term expires 1961 FOREST FIRE WARDEN CONSTABLES (For one year) Joseph V. Pyne Francis X. Bowker Arthur L. Chesmore Robert N. Macmillan FIRE CHIEF Joseph V. Pyne MEMBERS OF PLANNING BOARD Edmund V. Mezzitt Term expires 1964 SOLDIERS' RELIEF AND VETERANS' AGENT John E. Gassett Term expires 1964 Raymond E. Bowker Term expires 1965 Francis J . Carey Joseph V. Pyne Term expires 1961 Johan M. Andersen Term expires 1961 MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Edward L. Nordstrom Term expires 1962 Charles H. Wright Term expires 1962 Nelson L. McIntire Frank G. Farrell Term expires 1963 Joseph E. Kinnarney Term expires 1963 DOG OFFICER Nelson L. McIntire MEMBERS OF PARK COMMISSION Charles T. Lowell Term expires 1961 CHIEF OF POLICE William F. Macmillan Term expires 1963 John J. Deneen Term expires 1962 Francis X. Bowker

4 5 PUBLIC WEIGHERS POLICE OFFICERS H.ubert J. Irvine, Raymond J . Macmillan, Richard C. Herman L. Larter Stephen Deletti Stewart, Arthur P. Stewart, George J. McBride, Vaughan David F . Whalen Francis J. Carey W. O'Halloran, Charles H. Wright, Francis E. Hayward, Joseph P. Spinazola Joseph V. Pyne Thomas J. Terry, John F. Terry, Thomas J. Terry, Jr., Harry F. McManus Richard McBride Joseph V. Pyne, Phillip Frieh, Joseph V. Pyne, Jr. Edwin C. Ellsworth Paul E. Ryder Wilbur M. Raftery, Jr. Nelson L. McIntire Francis X. Bowker Robert N. Macmillan SURVEYORS OF WOOD, LUMBER AND BARK Arthur R. Lowell Francis C. Potter Jeremiah E. Mullins George J. McBride Herman L. Larter Charles H. Wright Arthur L. Chesmore Walter T. Wright John A. Ryan Timothy J. Sullivan Chester A. Ranlett James C. Lukey John J . Deneen PERSONS TO CUT WIRES IN CASE OF FIRE Leslie J . Taylor Edward Brunetta Arthur M. Phillips Thomas W. Brevilia Francis X. Bowker John Edmunds Thomas Taylor Paul E . Kenney Joseph V. Pyne Harry F . McManus John E. Rotchford Ralph Montenegro Henry F . Hutchinson Frank Kaminsky Harry N. Hamilton Philip McRobert PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO NOTIFY BOSTON Frank J. Sulfaro Marilyn Lukey EDISON COMPANY TO TURN OFF OR ON STREET LIGHTS AUXILIARY POLICE Board of Selectmen Chief of Police George F. Leal, Jr., Captain Fire Chief Highway Surveyor Francis J. Lockart, Photographer John J. Ward Claude G. Mieras BOARD OF APPEALS Daniel J. MacKenzie, Jr. Donald F. Carey Albert D. Aharonian Philip S. McRoberts Edward H. McCormack, Sr. Term expires 1962 Leo Toujzian Edwin J. Ellsworth Term expires 1963 Donald J. McIntyre Term expires 1961 BURIAL AGENT Horace E. Dunbar, Associate Member Thomas Regan, Associate Member Francis J. Carey BUILDING INSPECTOR FIELD DRIVERS Francis X. Bowker Clarence Dwinell Robert N. Macmillan Wilbur M. Raftery WIRE INSPECTOR FENCE VIEWERS William E. Thomas Benton Curtis Charles W. Parmenter Wendell V. Rice INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Thomas R. Nunan William H. Kirley, Sr. SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Roland A. Packard John D. Riordan Joseph E . Gassett Richard J. Bowker 7 6 Town Clerk's Expenditures Riley Insurance Agency $7.50 Bates Stationery Co. 30.70 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT Mass. Town Clerk's Ass'n. 7.50 Lawyers' Co-operative Publishing Co. 42.50 Postage 20.00 Bernice Nealon 300.00 BIRTHS Mary C. Deneen 18.00 There were 110 children born to residents of Hopkin­ Jim Quick 5.50 ton during the year 1960. There were 60 males and 50 fe­ Berry Press 6.10 males. (Returns incomplete) Hobbs & Warren 41.50 Conference Exp. 50.00 MARRIAGES Total $529.30 There were 37 marriages recorded during the year. Balance .70

DEATHS Board of Registrars, Elections, Registrations Total number recorded 55 John Cowern $5.00 Males 31 C. Russell Neale 5.00 Females 24 Henry Hulclinson 5.00 Under five years 4 Ella V. Toner 51.50 Over five years under 21 3 Francis Lockhart 18.00 Over twenty-one under 50 5 John E. Cahill, Sr. 51.50 Over fifty years under 80 24 Herman L. Larter 69.00 Over eighty years under 90 14 Robert T. Nealon 94.00 Over ninety years 5 John E. Thomas 13.00 Leslie P. Eagles 55.00 DOG LICENSES Edith L. Potter 69.00 Walter Baker 18.00 Male 231 Grace Nordstrom 44.00 Female 39 Francis Potter 89.00 Spayed female 147 Margaret Casey 22.00 Four dog kennel 12 Maude Dailey 62.00 Ten dog kennel 2 Alice Lazotte 45.00 More than ten dogs 1 Mary Mullen 25.00 Georgia Robson 41.00 Grace Irvine 31.00 FISH & GAME LICENSES Marjorie Wood 49.00 Fishing (men) 199 Dorothy Davidson 19.00 Hunting 123 Elmer MacKay 38.00 Sporting (Comb. hunting & fishing) 100 Helen Moore 11.00 Minor fishing 46 Marion Pulver 35.00 Fishing (women) 33 Marion McCauley 15.00 Special non-resident fishing 4 Florence Boyns 11.00 Duplicate licenses 10 Catherine Mullen 27.00 Free: Issued to residents over 70 years of age 8 Laurette Danahy 11.00

8 9 Margaret McCobb 31.00 Theresa Cloonan 15.00 Mary C. Deneen 34.50 TOWN WARRANT David Whalen 31.50 Catherine Sullivan 24.50 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Jack E. Pulver 20.00 Edward Nordstrom 4.00 Lucy O'Halloran 4.00 Middlesex, ss. Mertice Stratton 20.00 Hazel Dunbar 20.00 To either Constable of the Town of Hopkinton, in said Jeanette Ellsworth 20.00 County, Greeting: Joseph Spinazola 16.00 Albert E. Bishop 16.00 In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are Dorothy Cowern 16.00 hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of Louise Gould 16.00 said Town of Hopkinton, qualified to vote in elections and John E. Hally 16.00 in Town affairs, to meet at the High School Auditorium in Florence Davis 16.00 said Hopkinton, on Monday, the 7th day of March, 1960, Dorothea Brown 16.00 at eight o'clock in the evening, then and there to act on Mary J. Dumas 16.00 the following articles: Nancy Wood 16.00 Nora V. Dee 16.00 Dorothy Thompson 16.00 ARTICLE 1. To hear and act on the report of Jean Deneen 16.00 Town Officers and committees. Frank Edwards 16.00 Arlene Harrall 16.00 ARTICLE 2. To hear and act on reports and recom­ Chester Ranlett 16.00 mendations of the Selectmen and other officers and com­ Colella's Market 4.50 mittees of the Town and Board of Trustees, and to raise Brown & Smith 52.18 and appropriate money, by transfer from available funds Dietz Bakery 8.79 or otherwise, for the support of schools, highways, Framingham News 1.50 bridges, police, street lights, parks, playgrounds, fire de­ Francis Moriarty 23.36 partment, sewer department, tree warden's department, Bates Stationery 6.55 town library, welfare and old age assistance, cemeteries, Hobbs & Warren 36.20 payment of Town's creditors, for a reserve fund, for any Middlesex Label 288.65 other purpose included in said reports, for the payment Mary Carey 473.50 of notes and bonds of the Town, if any, which mature be­ Bernice Nealon 150.00 fore the next annual meeting, for the payment of pen­ Frank Jolly 95.00 sions and for all other necessary expenses of the Town; pass any vote or take any action relative to said matters Total $2,638.73 or any thereof. Balance 0.00 ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to author­ ize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the ROBERT T. NEALON revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1961, and to issue a note or notes as may be given for a period Town Clerk of less than one (1) year, in accordance with Section 17 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and any acts in amend­ ment thereof or in addition thereto.

11 10 ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to au­ and appropriate a sum of money, and to determine what thorize the Tree Warden to appoint himself to a position sum, for the payment of tuition of pupils at Industrial in his department; and further, if such authority is given, Schools, and act on all matters relating thereto. to fix the hourly wage for such position, pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote and ap­ propriate a sum of money to be paid to the Treasurer of ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise the Middlesex County Retirement System, in accordance and appropriate a sum or sums of money for the eradica­ with the provisions of Section 22 (7) (ii) of Chapter 32 of tion of mosquitos, said sum or sums to be spent under the the General Laws as amended, and act on all matters re­ direction of the Board of Health, and act on all matters lating thereto. relating thereto.

ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote the sum and appropriate a sum or sums of money, and to deter­ of $250.00 or any other sum to install a bituminous berm mine what sum or sums for the construction and mainte­ along the Ash Street side of the Town Park to protect the nance of public ways under the provisions of Chapter 81 grass plot from traffic, said berm to be installed fifteen of the General Laws as amended and of Highways of the (15) feet from the present curb and act on all matters re­ Department of Public Works under said statute, and act lating thereto. on all matters relating thereto. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum and appropriate a sum or sums of money, and to deter­ of $2,000.00 for the purpose of repairing the old Tombs in mine what sum or sums, for the construction of public the Old Cemetery on East Main Street, said funds to be ways under the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General expended by a Citizens Committee presently organized of Laws as amended and of the Highways of the Depart­ members from several Towns' organizations and permit ment of Public Works under said statute, and act on all the said committee to have the necessary repairs made at matters relating thereto. their discretion, and act on all matters relating thereto. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will appropriate ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise money for a new Highway Department barn and provide and appropriate a sum or sums of money, and to deter­ the same by borrowing or otherwise. mine what sum or sums for the maintenance of public ways under the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General Laws as amended and of the Highway of the Depart­ ARTICLE 16. To see whether or not the Town will ment of Public Works under said statute, and act on all authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell at private sale or matters relating thereto. public auction a parcel of land known as the Car Barn property located at the corner of Grove and Main Streets, which land was conveyed to the inhabitants of the Town ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to au­ of Hopkinton by the Middlesex & Boston Railway Com­ thorize the Water Board to appoint a Clerk, Collector of pany by deed dated November 5, 1948, and recorded with Water Rates and Charges, and Engineers from its mem­ Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 7371, bers, and to fix by vote the salary for each position or page 234 and act on all matters relating thereto. member, and act on all matters relating thereto. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will raise and ap­ ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town ,x;:ilJ vote to raise propriate or transfer from available funds the sum of and appropriate or transfer from available funds, the sum $800.00 for the purpose of installing a catch basin and 200 of $572.51, to compensate for a deficit in the payment of feet of culvert on Pike Street and act on all matters relat­ tuition of pupils at industrial schools. ing thereto.

12 13 ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to au­ ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will appropriate thorize the Board of Health to appoint a Sanitation In­ the sum of $11,559.66, which sum represents a transfer spector from its members at a salary not to exceed $500.00 from the State grant under the provisions of Chapter and act on all matters relating thereto. 718 of the Acts and Resolves of 1956 for the reconstruc­ tion of South Street, said sum to be spent under the direc­ ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will authorize the tion of the Highway surveyor and act on all matters re­ Board of Assessors to appoint one (1) member as Clerk lating thereto. at a salary not to exceed $300.00 per annum. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to au­ ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise thorize the Cemetery Commission to appoint a clerk from and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum its members and to act on all matters relating thereto. of $2,400.00 for the purpose of carrying on parks and recreation programs, said sum to be spent under the direc­ tion of the Parks and Recreation Commission and act on ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to au­ all matters relating thereto. thorize the Moderator to appoint a lay committee of three (3) citizens for the purpose of studying the insurance pro­ ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise gram or programs of the Town so that adequate and and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum proper coverages affording the desired protection at the or sums of money for the purpose of continuing the pres­ lowest net cost to the Town may be effected and to con­ ent storm drain on Hayden Rowe Street for a distance of sider, in connection therewith, the advisability of placing 1500 feet and act on all matters relating thereto. such coverages, prior to present renewal dates, out for bid to both stock and mutual insurance companies and to con­ sider the question of self-insurance so that the greatest ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise service to the Town would be realized thereby, and fur­ and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum or ther, that such Committee be authorized to assist and ad­ sums of money for the purpose of extending the present vise the Board of Selectmen in carrying out and develop­ sidewalk on the Easterly side of Hayden Rowe Street an ing the Town's insurance program, and that said Commit­ additional distance of 2650 feet and act on all matters tee report its findings, conclusions and recommendations relating thereto. at the next regular Town meeting or sooner, if practicable. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to in­ or sums of money for the purpose of installing an electri­ stall lights on certain poles as specified below: cally operated movement with striking circuit in the (a) On Hayward Street-one light on pole No. 17. Town clock located in the Woodville Church and act on all matters relating thereto. (b) On Yale Road (poles leading from Lake Shore Drive toward Old Town Road)-one light on the following: Pole No. 92/2 and Pole No. 92/5. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum (c) On Lorigan Road-one light on pole No. 107/4. or sums of money for the purpose of extending the fire alarm system to the school buildings of the Town with ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to au­ connections to the systems therein installed and act on all thorize the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of clarifi­ matters relating thereto. cation to change the name of Claflin Road, a private way located in the Lake Maspenock Section, to Duffield Road. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will appropriate money for the purpose of acquiring a map of the Town ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to amend and provide for the same by borrowing or otherwise and Article III, Section 4, of the Town By-laws by striking out act on all matters relating thereto. therefrom the Paragraph which reads as follows:

14 15 Section 4. All departments of the Town, with the ex­ administration of their respective offices and departments ception of the Department of Public Welfare and the De­ for the ensuing fiscal year, with explanatory statements partment of Veteran Benefits, shall publish in the Annual of the reasons for any changes from the amounts appro­ Town Report a list of all vendors, employees, service, com­ priated for the same purpose in the preceding year. They panies, equipment hire, and other persons or corporations shall also furnish a statement of the appropriation re­ receiving compensation or payment from said Town dur­ quested by them, and shall deliver or file said statement ing the previous year and the total amount or amounts and estimates with the secretary of the Appropriation paid to each, and also a statement of the persons or cor­ Committee on or before December 21st of each year. porations that have made payments to the Town Charges, and the total amount or amounts so paid. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to appro­ priate from the proceeds received from the loss of trees and inserting in place thereof the following: at the Woodville Cemetery the sum of $1000.00 and trans­ Section 4. All departments of the Town, with the fer said sum to the General Cemetery Fund, to be spent exception of the Department of Public Welfare and the under the direction of the Cemetery Commissioners, and Department of Veteran Benefits and the School Depart­ act on all matters relating thereto. ment insofar as the listing pertains to special educational costs of mentally or physically handicapped children cov­ ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will accept the ered by appropriate State legislation, shall publish in the provisions of Chapter 493 of the Acts of 1959 and act on Annual Town Report a list of vendors, employees, service all matters relating thereto. companies, equipment hire, and other persons or corpora­ tions receiving compensation or payment from said Town ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will accept the during the previous year and the total amount or amounts following by-law: paid to each, and also a statement of the persons or cor­ No person shall be a collector of, or a dealer in, junk, porations that have made payments to the Town Charges, old metals, or second hand articles, or a keeper of a shop and the total amount or amounts so paid. for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old metals, or second hand articles, unless licensed therefor by the ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to amend Selectmen. Article IV, Section 4, of the Town By-laws by striking out No person shall have more than one (1) junk car on therefrom the Paragraph which reads as follows: his premises at anyone time unless authorized by the Board of Selectmen. Section 4. The various town boards, officers and committees charged with the expenditure of money shall, before January 15th of each year, prepare detailed esti­ ARTICLE 36. To hear the report of the Selectmen mates of the amounts deemed by them necessary for the relative to the layout of Spring Lane from Wood Street administration of their respective offices and departments to the end of Spring Lane, including the turnaround, all for the ensuing fiscal year, with explanatory statements as shown on plan of land entitled "Subdivision Plan of of the reasons for any changes from the amounts appro­ Land in Hopkinton, Mass., property of A. F. Berry & G. F. priated for the same purpose in the preceding year. They Thorpe, Scale 1" = 60', Dec. 12, 1957, Schofield Brothers, shall also furnish a statement of the appropriation re­ Registered Civil Engrs., 48 Park Street, Framingham, quested by them, and shall deliver or file said statement Mass. Offices in Framingham and Orleans, Mass. Re­ and estimates with the Secretary of the Appropriation vised: Jan. 25, 1958," under the provisions of Chapter 82 Committee on or before January 15th of each year. of the General Laws as amended and to see if the Town will vote to accept said street as and for a public way and and inserting in place thereof the following: will authorize the Board of Selectmen to take it by emi­ nent domain, acquire by purchase or otherwise acquired, Section 4. The various town boards, officers and any land necessary for said laying out, provide the sum or committees charged with the expenditure of money shall, sums of money to pay the cost of damages therefor and before December 21st of each year, prepare detailed esti­ of construction thereof, direct how said money shall be mates of the amounts deemed by them necessary for the raised; pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. 16 17 ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to trans­ fer surplus funds, amount to be used by the Board of As­ sessors for the purchase of computing the 1960 tax rate COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS and take any action relative thereto. TOWN OF HOPKINTON

ARTICLE 38. To bring in their ballots on March 21, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1960 at an adjourned session of the above meeting at the Town Hall for the election of a Moderator and a Town MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1960 Clerk, each for the term of one year; one member of the Board of Selectmer. for a t erm of three years; a Town Treasurer, a Tree Warden, three Constables and a High­ The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, way Surveyor, all for a term of one year; an Assessor for John E. Thomas at 8:05 P.M. in the auditorium of the a term of three years; an Assessor for the unexpired term Junior-Senior High School. of one year; two members of the School Committee for a term of three years ; one member of the School Commit­ There was a quorum present. tee for a term of one year; a member of the Water Board, a member of the Board of Health and a Cemetery Com­ The Invocation was given by Reverend Forrest Hig­ missioner, all for a term of three years; one member of gins of First Congregational Church. the Planning Board for a term of five years; one member of the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term of The warrant and return of the warrant was read three years; one member of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the unexpired term of two (2) years. by the Town Clerk. Also to bring in for answers to any question or questions It was voted that the adjourned Town Meeting, if which may be framed or presented by the Board of Select­ needed would be held on Monday, March 14 at 8:00 P.M. men in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 454 of the Acts and Resolves of Massachusetts for the year 1943 and amendments thereto. Following is the action taken on the articles of the warrant: For this purpose the polls will be open at seven o'clock in the forenoon and will close at eight o'clock in ARTICLE 1. Reports of Town Officers and Com­ the evening. mittees.

Hereof, fail not and make due return of this warrant VOTED: That the report of the New Elementary with your doings thereof, to the Clerk of said Town at the School Building Committee read by Norman P. Hamilton times and place aforesaid. be accepted as a report of progress.

HERMAN L. LARTER VOTED: That the report of the Permanent Sewer­ age Committee read by Joseph P. Spinazola be accepted JOSEPH P. SPINAZOLA as a final report and the committee dismissed. DAVID F. WHALEN VOTED: That the report of the Veteran's Mem­ Selectmen of Hopkinton orial Committee read by Paul M. Phipps be accepted as a report of progress. A true copy. Attest: VOTED: That the report of the School Building FRANCIS X. BOWKER Committee on page 114 of the Town report be accepted as a report of progress. Constable of Hopkinton 19 18 1,800.00­ VOTED: That the report of the Personnel Com­ Town Reports Legal Account 1,0.00.00 mittee on page 105 of the Town report read by Mr. 6,165.00· LaRoque be accepted as a report of progress. Insurance Memorial Day 400.00 Workmen's Compo 3,500.00 Mrs. Lois Guyton of the Cemetery Commission read Library Account 6,000.00 a resolution publicly thanking Mrs. Mary Corney Tenney Building Inspector 300.00 of Lexington for her generous gift to the Town for the maintenance of Cemetery property. It was voted that the resolution be incorporated into the records of this Town 3. Town Clerk Salary 500.00 Meeting and a copy of said resolution be sent to Mrs. 530.00 Tenney by the Town Treasurer. Expenses Recording Fees 220.00. Be it resolved that the Annual Town Meeting of the 4. Town Accountant Town of Hopkinton held on March 7, 1960 extends its 1,150.00 sincere appreciation to Mary Corney Tenney of Lexington, Salary Mass. for her recent gift to the Board of Cemetery Com­ missioners of $1,000 to be held in trust by the Town 5. Treasurer Salary 1,800.00 of Hopkinton; the income of which is to be spent for the 997.00 repair of the Corney Memorial Chapel in the Evergreen Expenses Tax Title Expense 375.00 Cemetery. This gift augments an initial gift of $1,00.0 240.00. for the same purpose and a second gift of $750.00 free of Bond this trust which was used to repair said chapel. 6. Tax Collector Salary 2,200.00 Expenses 925.00 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Bond 334.00.

ARTICLE 2. To raise money to pay Town Expenses. 7. Board of Assessors Salaries (three officials) 2,100.00 VOTED: That $65,796.00 be appropriated for Gen­ Expenses 900.0a­ eral Government as shown in Items 1 through 9 following; plus income from the dog tax to be allocated to the 8. Planning Board 1,600.00 Library Account. Vote-Yes 223, No 0 9. Board of Registrars Salaries 195.00. Election Officers 1,165.00 1. Moderator $ 15.00 Expenses 435.00 Street Listing 590.00 2. Board of Selectmen $65,796.00 Salaries (three officials) 30.0..00 Total for General Government Expenses 2,594.00 Town Hall 4,500.00 PROTECTION Collection of Garbage 4,700..00 Care of Town Dump 2,000.00. VOTED: That the sum of $50,727 be appropriated Street Lights 11,366.00 for Protection as shown in Items 10 through 16 following. Soldiers Relief 4,000.00 Athletic Building 900.00 Vote-Yes 222, No 0.

20 21 10. Police Department EDUCATION Salary, Chief $ 5,200.00 Salaries, Patrolmen 14,682.00 Salary, Dog Officer VOTED: That the sum of $394,197.00 be appro­ 200.00 priated for Education plus income from the Hopkinton Expenses 3,485.00 State Police School School Fund as shown in Items 18 through 22 following. 550.00 This appropriation to be spent under the supervision of 11. Fire Department the School Committee. Vote-Yes 212, No 0 Salary, Chief 700.00 Salaries, Firemen (29) 3,625.00 Expenses 6,150.00 18. Administration School Committee, Expense $ 125.00 12. Forest Fire Department Salary, Superintendent 8,700.00 Expenses General Expenses 1,025.00 1,000.00 Salary, Clerk 3,200.00 Outlay 2,915.00 13. Sealer of Weights and Measures 85.00 Total Administration and Outlay $15,965.00 14. Tree Department 19. Instruction Salary, Warden 200.00 Expenses 2,000.00 Principals and Teachers $245,225.00 Tree Planting 300.00 Substitutes, coaches and Mgr. 5,992.00 Supplies 14,150.00 15. Moth Department Textbooks 5,760.00 Expenses-Gypsy Moth 1,500.00 Expenses-Dutch Elm Total Instruction, Supplies and 3,000.00 Textbooks $267,927.00 Poison Ivy Control 300.00 20. 16. Board of Health General Operation and Utilities Janitor Service $19,649.00 Salaries 60.00 Expenses Fuel 10,500.00 7,690.00 Elec. and Telephone 9,000.00 Total for Protection Supplies, Misc. 5,950.00 $50,727.00 Maintenance 9,078.00 Total Operations $54,177.00 WELFARE, OLD AGE, AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN, DISABILITY 21. Auxiliary Agencies Health $ 3,000.00 17. VOTED: That the sum of $105,000 be appropriated Library 700.00 for the Welfare, Old Age, Aid to Dependent Children and Transportation 38,628.00 Disability. This action was taken at the adjourned Town Miscellaneous 850.00 Meeting on March 14, 1960. Tuition 1,000.00

Vote-Yes 198, No 10 Total Auxiliary Agencies $44,178.00 Cafeteria and Title 3 $4,500.00 22 23 22. Athletic Program DEBT AND INTEREST Equipment $3,050.00 Transportation 775.00 VOTED: That the sum of $182,900 be appropriated Miscellaneous 1,961.00 for debt and interest as shown in Items 27 and 28 fol­ lowing. Appropriation (Expenses minus Vote-Yes 95, No 0 1959 Balance) $4,250.00 Total for Education $394,197.00 27. Interest Charges $40,900.00 28. Notes Payable Balance due PUBLIC SERVICES 12/ 31160 Center School Addition $15,000 $75,000.00 VOTED: That the sum of $63,530.00 be appropri­ Jr.-Sr. High School 85,000 1,038,000.00 ated for public services as shown in Items 23 through 26 Water, Maspenock 5,000 35,000.00 following. The Cemetery Account to include the listed Water, Wood Street 7,000 30,000.00 appropriation plus income from tomb fees, opening graves (Water Dept. pays $3,000) and interest from Cemetery Trust Funds. Water, Oakhurst 5,000 0.00 (Water Dept. pays $2,500) Vote-Yes 171, No 0 Water Standpipe 5,000 45,000.00 (Water Dept. pays $5,000) 23. Water Department Water, New Wells 3,000 19,000.00 (Water Dept. pays $3,000) Salary, Members '~ $ 150.00 Fire Equipment 2,000 6,000.00 Expenses including Clerk and Welfare Note 15,000 0.00 Collector 30,965.00 Amount included under Debt and Total for Debt & Interest 182,900 Interest 14,991.00 "'Not paid from Water Dept. Income 29. Reserve Fund $5,000.00 GRAND TOTAL $867,150.00 24. Highway Department Salary, Highway Surveyor $ 1,000.00 ARTICLE 3. VOTED: That the Town authorize General Expenses 26,265.00 the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1961 25. Park Department and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable in one year, Sandy Island Account $ 1,600.00 and to renew such note or notes as may be given for a; Care of Common and Mound 500.00 period of less than one year, in accordance with Section Care of Little League Field 200.00 17 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and any acts in General Expenses 100.00 amendment thereof and in addition thereto. Vote-Yes 109, No 0 26. Cemetery Department ARTICLE 4. VOTED: That the sum of $6.000 be Salaries, Commissioners $ 150.00 appropriated for the payment of tuition for pupils at Expenses 2,600.00 industrial schools, said sum to be spent under the direc­ tion of the School Committee. Total for Public Services $63,530.00 Vote-Yes 100. No 0 24 25 ARTICLE 5. VOTED: That the sum of $3,984.80 be appropriated to be paid to the Treasurer of the Middle­ ARTICLE 10. VOTED: That the sum of $572.51 sex County Retirement System in accordance with the be appropriated to compensate for a deficit in the pay­ provisions of Section 22(7) (c) (ii) of Chapter 32 of the ment of tuition of pupils of industrial schools. General Laws. Vote-Yes 105, No 0 Vote-Yes 73, No 0 ARTICLE 11. VOTED: That the Town authorize ARTICLE 6. VOTED: That the sum of $8,625 be the Tree Warden to appoint himself to a position in his appropriated for the maintenance of public ways under department and that the wage be $2.00 an hour, not to the provisions of Sections 26-29, inclusive, of Chapter 81 exceed $500.00 per year. of the General Laws and Acts in amendment thereof and Vote-Carried by a raise of hands in addition thereto, and that the Selectmen be instructed to contract with the Division of Highways, Department ARTICLE 12. VOTED: That the sum of $3,000.00 of Public Works, under the provisions of this statute. be appropriated for the eradication of mosquitoes, said Vote-Yes 90, No 0 sum to be spent under the direction of the Board of Health for a minimum of three aerial applications. ARTICLE 7. VOTED: That the sum of $6,000 be Vote-Yes 224, No 15 appropriated for construction under Chapter 90 said money to be used in conjunction with any money that ARTICLE 13. VOTED: That the sum of $215.00 may be allotted by the State and County for this purpose, be appropriated to install the bituminous berm along the and the Selectmen be instructed to contract with the Ash Street side of the town park said sum to be spent Division of Highways, Department of Public Works under under the direction of the Highway Surveyor. the provisions of statutes relating thereto. Vote-Carried by a raise of hands Vote-Yes 104, No 0 ARTICLE 14. VOTED: To dismiss Article 14 ARTICLE 8. VOTED: That the sum of $1,500.00 from the warrant. be appropriated for the repair and maintenance of high­ Vote-Carried by a raise of hands ways previously improved under Chapter 90 of the Gen­ eral Laws or corresponding earlier laws, said money to be spent in conjunction with any money that may be allotted by the State and County for this purpose, and Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 14, 1960 the Selectmen be instructed to contract with the Division of Highways, Department of Public Works, under the provisions of the statutes relating thereto. A Quorum Present Vote-Yes 119, No 0 ARTICLE 15. Motion to raise money for a new ARTICLE 9. VOTED: That the Town authorize Highway Barn failed to carry lacking the necessary two­ the Water Board to appoint from its members a Clerk, thirds vote. Collector of Water Rates and Charges, and Engineers; and that the salary of the Clerk be $600 per year, the Vote-Yes 161, No 84 Collector be $800.00 per year, the Fruit Street Pumping Station Engineer to be $12.50 per day and the Works ARTICLE 16. VOTED: That the Board of Se­ Engineers be at an hourly wage of $1.90 but not to exceed lectmen be authorized to sell the present Highway De­ $4,000 per year. partment building and site at public auction at a sum not less than $20,000. Vote-Yes 105, No 0 Vote-Yes 205, No 0 26 27 ARTICLE 17. VOTED: To dismiss Article 17 from the warrant. Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 15, 1960 Vote-Carried by a raise of hands

ARTICLE 18. VOTED: That the Board of Health A Quorum Present be authorized to appoint one member to be Sanitation Inspector at a salary not exceeding $500 per year. ARTICLE 26. VOTED: That the sum of $11,559.66 Vote--Carried by a raise of hands be appropriated from available funds to a Highway De­ partment account for the purpose of reconstruction of ARTICLE 19. VOTED: That the Board of As­ South Street. sessors be authorized to appoint one member to be clerk at a salary not exceeding $300 per year. Vote-Yes 82, No 0 Vote-Carried by a raise of hands ARTICLE 27. VOTED: That the Cemetery De­ partment be authorized to appoint a clerk from its mem­ ARTICLE 20. VOTED: That $2,400 be appropri­ bers at a salary not to exceed $100 per year. ated for a summer and winter program limited to partic­ ipants not beyond high school age, said sum to be spent Vote--Unanimously carried by a raise of hands under the direction of the Park Commission. ARTICLE 28. VOTED; That the Town authorize Vote-Yes 122, No 0 the Moderator to appoint a lay committee of three citizens for the purpose of studying the insurance program or ARTICLE 21. VOTED: To dismiss Article 21 programs of the Town so that adequate and proper cov­ from the warrant and that the subject matter be referred erages affording the desired protection at the lowest net to a special committee appointed by the Moderator to cost to the Town may be effected and to consider, in study this and other street drainage conditions through­ connection therewith, the advisability of placing such {)Ut the Town and report to the next annual meeting. coverages, prior to present renewal dates, out for bid to Vote--Yes 67, No 12 both stock and mutual insurance companies and to con­ sider the question of self-insurance so that the greatest service to the Town would be realized thereby, and ARTICLE 22. VOTED: To dismiss Article 22 further, that such Committee be authorized to assist and from the warrant. advise the Board of Selectmen in carrying out and de­ Vote--Yes 61, No 58 veloping the Town's insurance program, and that said Committee report its findings, conclusions and recom­ ARTICLE 23. VOTED: That Article 23 be dis­ mendations at the next regular Town Meeting or sooner, missed from the warrant. if practicable. Vote-Carried by a raise of hands Vote-Carried by a raise of hands

ARTICLE 24. VOTED: That Article 24 be dis­ ARTICLE 29. VOTED; That the Town authorize missed from the warrant. the Board of Selectmen to install street lights as specified follOwing; On Hayward Street one light on pole No. 17; Vote-Carried by a raise of hands on Yale Road (poles leading from Lake Shore Drive toward Old Town Road) one light on the following: pole ARTICLE 25. VOTED: That Article 25 be dis­ No. 92/ 2 and pole No. 92/ 5.; on Lorigan Road one light missed from the warrant. on pole No. 107/ 4. Vote-Carried by a raise of hands Vote--Carried by a raise of hands

28 29 priated for the same purpose in the preceding year. They ARTICLE 30. VOTED: To authorize the Board of shall also furnish a statement of the appropriation re­ Selectmen for the purpose of clarification to change the quested by them, and shall deliver or file said statement name of Claflin Road, a private way located in the Lake and estimates with the Secretary of the Appropriation Maspenock Section to Duffield Road. Committee on or before January 15th of each year. Vote-Carried by a raise of hands and inserting in place thereof the following: ARTICLE 31. VOTED: To amend Article 111, Section 4. The various town boards, officers and Section 4 of the Town By-laws by striking out therefrom committees charged with the expenditure of money shall, the Paragraph which reads as follows: before December 21st of each year, prepare detailed estimates of the amounts deemed by them necessary for Section 4. All departments of the Town, with the the administration of their respective offices and depart­ exception of the Department of Public Welfare and the ments for the ensuing fiscal year, with explanatory state­ Department of Veteran Benefits shall publish in the ments of the reasons for any changes from the amount Annual Town Report a list of all vendors, employees, appropriated for the same purpose in the preceding year. service companies, equipment hire, and other persons or They shall also furnish a statement of the appropriation corporations receiving compensation or payment from requested by them, and shall deliver or file said statement said Town during the previous year and the total amount and estimates with the secretary of the Appropriation or amounts paid to each, and also a statement of the Committee on or before December 21st of each year. persons or corporations that have made payments to the Town Charges, and the total amount or amounts so paid. Vote-Yes 88, No 0 and inserting in place thereof the following: ARTICLE 33. VOTED: That the Town appropri­ Section 4. All departments of the Town, with the ate from the proceeds received from the loss of trees at exception of the Department of Public Welfare and the the Woodville Cemetery the sum of $1000 and transfer Department of Veteran Benefits and the School Depart­ said sum to the General Cemetery Fund, to be spent under ment insofar as the listing pertains to special educational the direction of the Cemetery Commissioners. costs of mentally or physically handicapped children Vote-Yes 82, No 0 covered by appropriate State legislation, shall publish in the Annual Town Report a list of vendors, employees, ARTICLE 34. VOTED: That the Town accept service companies, equipment hire, and other persons or the provisions of Chapter 493 of the Acts of 1959, and corporations receiving compensation or payment from act on all matters relating to said Town during the previous year and the total amount or amounts paid to each, and also a statement of the Vote-Yes 46, No 0 persons or corporations that have made payments to the Town Charges, and the total amount or amounts so paid. ARTICLE 35. VOTED: That the Town accept the following by-law: Vote-Yes 103, No 0 No person shall be a collector of, or a dealer in, junk, ARTICLE 32. VOTED: That the Town amend old metals, or second hand articles, or a keeper of a shop Article IV, Section 4 of the Town By-laws by striking out for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old metals, or second hand articles, unless licensed therefor by the therefrom the Paragraph which reads as follows: Selectmen. Section 4. The various town boards, officers and committees charged with the expenditure of money shall, No person shall have more than one junk car on his before January 15th of each year, prepare detailed esti­ premises at anyone time unless authorized by the Board mates of the amounts deemed by them necessary for the of Selectmen. In no event will the junk car be stored in administration of their respective offices and departments the front yard. for the ensuing fiscal year, with explanatory statements Vote-Yes 55, No 1 of the reasons for any changes from the amounts appro· 31 30 ARTICLE 36. VOTED: To accept the report of The polls were closed at 8 :00 P.M. There were 1734 the Selectmen relative to the layout of Spring Lane from ballots cast, 873 women and 861 men. The counting of Wood Street to the end of Spring Lane, including the the ballots was concluded at 12:00 Midnight. turnaround, all as shown on plan of land entitled "Sub­ division Plan of Land in Hopkinton, Mass., property of The results of the voting which were publicly an­ A. F. Berry & G. F. Thorpe, Scale 1"= 60', Dec. 12, 1957, nounced at that time were as follows: Schofield Brothers, Registered Civil Engrs., 48 Park Street, Framingham, Mass. Offices in Framingham & Moderator, for one year Orleans, Mass. Revised: Jan. 25, 1958" under the pro­ visions of Chapter 82 of the General Laws as amended John E. Thomas 1280 and to accept said street as and for a public way and au­ Blanks 454 thorize the Board of Selectmen to take by eminent do­ main, acquire by purchase or otherwise acquire any land necessary for said laying out. Town Clerk, for one year Vote-Unanimous Robert T. Nealon 1263 Lucille S. Bridges 447 ARTICLE 37. VOTED: To dismiss Article 37 Blanks 24 from the warrant. Selectmen, for three years Vote-Carried by a raise of hands Joseph P. Spinazola 1451 Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. until Monday, March Blanks 283 21, 1960 at 7:00 A.M. at which time the Annual Election of Officers under Article 38 was held. Treasurer, for one year A true copy. Attest: Ernest F. Fecteau 1443 Blanks 291 ROBERT T. NEALON Assessor of Taxes, for three years Town Clerk Gerald J. Cassidy 1491 Blanks 243

Assessor of Taxes, unexpired tenn ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Edward H. McCormack ELECTION OF OFFICERS 857 Albert D. Aharonian 816 Blanks 61 MARCH 21, 1960

The meeting was called at 7 :00 A.M. at the Town Member of School Committee for three years Hall. The oath was given to the Election Officers by the Robert E. Byrne 687 Town Clerk. The keys to the Ballot Box were given to Dorothy W. Love the Constable of the Day, The Ballot Box was open and 902 Eldna S. Cardullo 609 declared to be empty, and was then locked. The ballot G. Russell Stratton clerks gave to the Town Clerk a receipt for a package 664 Joseph J. L. Leduc 263 supposed to contain Twenty-five hundred ballots. Voting Blanks was in progress at 7 :05 in the forenoon. 343 33 32 Member of School Committee for one year Member of Parks & Recreation Comm. for three years Harold V. Wood, Jr. 925 Paul V. Brown 730 William F. Macmillan 859 Blanks 79 George E. Brodeur 818 Blanks 57 Cemetery Commissioner for three years Member of Parks & Recreation Comm. unexpired term Lois E. Guyton 1385 Blanks 349 Charles T. Lowell 928 Robert W. Lewis 705 Blanks 101 Member of Board of Health for three years Harold Rathburn 1021 Question: Tenure for Chief of Police Howard W. Jackson 625 Yes 833 Blanks 88 No 735 Blanks 166 Member of Water Board for three years Charles J. McIntyre 1111 Robert F. Bacon 575 Blanks 48 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Surveyor of Highways for one year TOWN OF HOPKINTON Jeremiah E. Mullins 1514 Blanks 220 WARRANT

Tree Warden for one year Middlesex ss. Nelson L. Mcintire 1038 To either of the constables of the TOWN OF HOPKIN­ John E. Dailey 644 TON, Greeting: Blanks 52 In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby Constables for one year required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in: Francis X. Bowker 1491 Arthur L. Chesmore 1200 LOWER TOWN HALL Robert N. Macmillan 970 Thomas W. Brevilia 862 Blanks 679 TUESDAY, APRll... 26,1960

Member of Planning Board for five years at TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON for the following pur­ poses: Raymond J. Bowker 1243 Americo J. Criasia 427 To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for Blanks 64 the Election of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: 34 35 24 DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Conven­ Hopkinton, Massachusetts tion of the Democratic Party. April 16, 1960 12 ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE to the Na­ tional Convention of the Democratic Party. Pursuant to the within warrant, I have notified the 10 DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Conven­ inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton to meet at the tion of the Republican Party. time and place and for the purposes within mentioned by posting up an attested copy of this warrant, in the Town 10 ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE to the Na­ House, in each of the Churches, and each of the Post tional Convention of the Republican Party. Offices and each of the Engine Houses of the Town, eight (8) days, at least, before the time set for the said 4 DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention meeting. of the Democratic Party. 4th Congressional District. 2 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES to the Na­ Attest: tional Convention of the Democratic Party. 4th Con­ gressional District. FRANCIS X. BOWKER 2 DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Republican Party. Constable of Hopkinton 2 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES to the Na­ tional Convention of the Republican Party. 4th Con­ gressional District. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DISTRICT MEMBERS OF STATE COMMITTEE (One Man and One Woman) for each political party APRIL 26, 1960 for the Middlesex and Norfolk Senatorial Dist. Meeting was called at 12 noon by David F. Whalen, 35 MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC TOWN COM­ Chairman of Board of Selectmen. The warrant was read MITTEE. by the Town Clerk. Voting was in progress at 12:05 P.M. 35 MEMBERS OF THE REPUBLICAN TOWN COM­ There were 179 ballots cast; 94 Republican ballots, 85 MITTEE. Democratic ballots. The counting of ballots was con­ cluded at 10:00 P.M.

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE The results of voting were as follows:

The polls. will be open from twelve noon to eight P.M. REPUBLICAN PARTY Delegates at large and alternate .delegates at large to Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with National Convention. your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Leverett Saltonstall 92 Given under our hands this sixteenth day of April Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 91 A. D., 1960. Joseph W. Martin, Jr. 89 Thomas A. Pappas 83 DAVID F. WHALEN Ralph H. Bonnell 84 Mary R. Wheeler 84 HERMAN L. LARTER Daniel E. McLean 83 Fred Lamson 85 JOSEPH P. SPINAZOLA Frank S. Giles 84 Selectmen of Hopkinton Robert F . Bradford 86

36 37 William R. LaRocque 80 Herman L. Larter 85 Alternate delegates Charles T. Lowell 83 Lloyd B. Waring 80 Edmund V. Mezitt 82 John A. Volpe 81 Wally B. Mezitt 80 Georgia E. Ireland ~n Norman A. Packard 87 George D. Hammond 80 Baldassare S. Brunetta 83 Bruce Crane 79 Arthur L. Chesmore 86 Irene K. Thresher 82 Frederick E. Dickerman 85 Richard F. Treadway 80 Edwin J. Ellsworth 84 Augustus G. Means 80 Frank G. Farrell 85 Andrew A. Hunter 79 Walter R. Varnum 83 George L. Sargent 80 Lois E. Guyton 85 Evelyn H. Stratton 84 Enoch S. Studley 80 District delegates and alternate district delegates to Robert P. Moody 82 National Convention. J. Devereux deGozzaldi 79 Ernest C. Bartlett 85 Delegates John E. Williams 83 Blanks 377 Quintin J. Cristy 84 William I. Randall 89 Presidential Preference Alternate delegates Nixon 76 Kennedy 2 Edward L. Clifford 81 Rockefeller 4 William E. Hays 80 Lodge 2 Stevenson 9 State Committee (one man & one woman) Russell G. Simpson 89 DEMOCRATIC PARTY Ann C. Gannett 80 Delegates Hopkinton Town Committee Foster Furcolo 79 Horace E. Dunbar 84 John W. McCormack 78 Hazel E. Dunbar 82 John M. Lynch 77 James R. Keough 80 Robert F. Murphy 79 Richard C. Thompson 81 Joseph D. Ward 79 Theresa M. Hilditch 84 Edward J. McCormack, Jr. 79 Betty W. Smith 85 Thomas J. Buckley 80 George E. McLean 82 John F. Collins 78 Valerie P. McLean 78 Joseph W. Belanger 77 Roland A. Packard 84 John E. Powers 77 Lucille S. Bridges 85 John E. Thompson 76 Raymond E. Bowker 88 Endicott Peabody 75 G. Russell Stratton 85 Robert F. Kennedy 78 Albert D. Aharonian 85 Howard W. Fitzpatrick 76 Anne E. Zettek 83 Garrett H. Byrne 76 Robert N. Macmillan 85 81 Robert H. Bacon 39 38 Balcom S. Taylor 76 Helen N. Dolan 53 Mary L. Fonseca 75 Helen L. Johnson 20 John L. Saltonstall Jr. 77 Betty Traymor 74 Hopkinton Town Committee Stephen T. Chmura 74 Bernard Solomon 73 David F. Whalen 76 Kenneth J. Kelley 75 Albert E. Bishop 73 A. Frank Foster 75 Robert T. Nealon 79 Thomas J. O'Connor, Jr. 76 Robert E. Byrne 75 William F. Kenney 79 Helen M. Danahy 74 Alternates Robert W. Lewis 73 William F. Donoghue 76 John J. Deneen 77 Charles N. Collatos 72 Eldna S. Cardullo 73 Mary D. Murray 73 Mary E. Boudreau 73 Peter J. Rzeznikiewicz 71 Ernest F. Fecteau 77 Edward King 71 Joseph E. Kinnarney 74 Joseph A. DeGuglielmo 71 Paul T. Doherty 74 Cornelius W. Phillips, Jr. 70 Joseph P. Spinazola 78 Anthony M. Scibelli 71 Gerlad J. Cassidy 79 Richard Maguire 72 Americo J. Criasia 74 Paul W. Glennon 71 John E. Dailey 75 Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 73 Timothy J. Sullivan 75 Thomas J. Noonan 75 Paul T. Burke 72 Walter C. Burke 73 Francis J. Carey 73 District Delegates John E. Danahy 73 Delegates John E. Gassett 74 Richard J. Hanover 71 James D. O'Brien 76 77 Henry F. Hutchinson 75 William D. Fleming Paul E. Kenney 78 George A. Wells 75 74 Mary A. Kinnarney 74 Joseph A. Aspero Alton W. McCobb 77 Francis A. Moriarty 76 Alternate delegates Catherine E. Mullen 73 Jeremiah E. Mullins 77 Edward Krock 66 69 Harold Rathburn 73 John C. Acton William J. Smith 74 William E. Stolba 73 Alternate delegates not grouped Richard M. Whalen 75 Blanks 356 Joseph C. Casdom 5 Allen E. McCarthy, Jr. 8

State Committee one man & one woman John T. Dias 53 Francis C. McKenna 12 Edward Odell 8

40 41 SENATOR For the Middlesex and Worcester Senatorial District TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TWO REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT For the Eighth Middlesex Representative District Middlesex, ss. REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY To either of the Constables of the Town of Hopkinton: For Middlesex County

Greeting: COUNTY COMMISSIONER (2) For Middlesex County

In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby COUNTY TREASURER For Middlesex County required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in the Town A DISTRICT ATTORNEY For the Northern District Hall, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, on The polls will be open from twelve to eight p.m. TUESDAY, the THIRTEENTH day of SEPTEMBER, 1960 Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. at twelve o'clock noon for the following purposes: Given under our :hands this first (1st) day of Septem­ To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for ber, A. D., 1960. the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: DAVID F. WHALEN SENATOR IN CONGRESS For this Commonwealth HERMAN L. LARTER JOSEPH P. SPINAZOLA GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth Selectmen of Hopkinton LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth A true copy. Attest: SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH FRANCIS X. BOWKER, Constable For this Commonwealth Hopkinton, Mass. ATTORNEY GENERAL For this Commonwealth September 1, 1960

TREASURER AND RECEIVER-GENERAL Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified the For this Commonwealth inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton to meet at the time and place for the purpose within mentioned by posting up AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH an attested copy of this warrant in the Town House, in For this Commonwealth each of the Churches and each of the Post Offices and each of the Engine Houses of the Town eight (8) days at REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS least before the time set for said meeting. For Fourth Congressional District FRANCIS X. BOWKER, Constable COUNCILLOR For Third Councillor District 43 42 STATE . PRIMARY Auditor Gardner B. Wardell 249 SEPTEMBER 13, 1960 Blanks 14 Congressman The meeting was called at 12 noon by David F. Robert N. Scola 241 Whalen, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. The War­ Blanks 22 rant was read by the Town Clerk. Voting was in progress at 12:05 P.M. There were 584 ballots cast; 2~0 Republican Councillor ballots, 321 Democratic ballots. The polls closed at 8:00 P.M. The counting of ballots was concluded at 12 mid­ Joseph A. Nobile 114 night. Arthur H. Trepanier 124 Blanks 25

The following are the results of the election: Senator Charles W. Olson 246 REPUBLICAN PARTY Blanks 17 Representatives in General Court Senator in Congress William I. Randall 242 Leverett Saltonstall 244 19 Robert A. Belmonte 123 Blanks Peter S. Thomas 119 Blanks 42 Governor John A. Volpe 250 Treasurer Blanks 13 John M. Kennedy 14 Patrick F. McDonough 59 Lieutenant Governor Robert J. Sullivan 20 Augustus Means 248 Blanks 34 Blanks 15 Auditor Secretary Thomas J. Buckley 249 Edward W. Brooke 248 John F. Hynes 48 Blanks 15 Blanks 24

Attorney General Congressman George Michaels 247 Harold D. Donohue 266 Blanks 16 Blanks 55

Treasurer Councillor Walter J. Tryboulski 179 70 Edward J. Cronin 175 Francis A. Walsh Thomas F. Bennett 6 Blanks 14 44 45 Frank T. Capaldi 8 William P. Foley 15 Register of Probate and Insolvency Frederick C. Hailer, Jr. 12 Charles H. McGlue 7 Hobart M. Burroughs 236 Daniel J. Murphy 27 Blanks 27 Robert J. O'Leary 18 Charles A. Watson 8 Blanks 45 County Commissioners Vote for two William G. Andrew 161 Senator Carleton R. Leavitt 185 42 136 Frederick Lowe Thomas E. Barnicle Edward C. Uehlein 41 Thomas W. Callahan 99 57 73 John J. White Richard D. Mahoney Blanks 40 Blanks 13

Representatives in General Court County Treasurer Anthony M. Colonna 182 Edward O'Donoughue (write in) 23 J. Earl Clinton 94 Blanks 240 Francis P. Cotter 17 John T. Dias 62 John C. Fiore 54 District Attorney .Richard J. Higgins 66 George P. Jeffreys 41 Anne L. Mandella 9 James F. Mahan 70 Michael J. Ward 74 Richard S. Sanderson 134 Blanks 84 Blanks 18 Register of Probate & Insolvency John B. Harvey 193 Blanks 128 DEMOCRATIC PARTY

County Commissioners Senator in Congress Edward L. Buckley 170 William P. Bowen 13 Foster Furcolo 113 Lawrence W. Brennan 36 Edmund C. Buckley 28 Patrick J. Brennan 8 Thomas J. O'Connor, Jr. 162 Brown J. Caldwell 3 Blanks 18 Theodore Campo 2 , Joseph J. Corcoran 10 Governor James A. Cullen 21 I James W. Donahue 18 I' Joseph D. Ward 121 . Raymond E. Ennis 3 Francis E. Kelley 29 Donald F. Fenton 3 John F. Kennedy 26 Francis M. Fitzpatrick 26 Alfred Magaletta 3 George A. Galgay 2 Robert F. Murphy 44 Anthony Galluccio 10 Endicott Peabody 92 Charles W. Gately 4 ,. Gabriel F. Piemonte 6 Blanks 0 46 47 Francis R. King 7 Lieutenant Governor Francis J. Murphy 31 Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr. 259 Cornelius R. Sullivan 7 Pasquale Caggiano 40 Blanks 54 Blanks 24 District Attorney Secretary John J. Droney 247 138 John F. Zamparelli 53 Kevin H. White Blanks 21 Francis X. Ahearn 87 Margaret F. McGovern 68

Attorney General COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON Edward J. McCormack, Jr. 259 64 Blanks TOWN WARRANT Treasurer SPECIAL TOWN MEETING John T. Driscoll 143 Middlesex, ss. George F. Hurley 15 John B. Kennedy 36 To either Constable of the Town of Hopkinton in said County, Greeting: County Commissioners In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you Francis J. Harrington 8 are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of Stephen F. Hartigan 3 said Town of Hopkinton, qualified to vote in elections and Daniel L. Hurley 10 in Town affairs, to meet at the High School in said Hop­ Edward J. Kenney 7 kinton, on Wednesday, the 2nd of November, 1960 at John Mahoney 7 eight o'clock in the evening, then and there to act on the James L. McLaughlin 3 following articles: Paul M. McLaughlin 1 Frederick R. McMenimen 8 5 ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will authorize the John T. O'Brien New Elementary School Building Committee to expend John J. Ryan, Jr. 8 3 a sum or sums of money for the additional construction, John Sarno equipment and furnishing of the ten-room addition to the Charles M. Sullivan 7 10 Junior-Senior High School and act on all matters relating William A. Sullivan thereto. Albert W. Zarella 88 Blanks 145 ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will appropriate, transfer, or borrow such sum or sums as the Town shall County Treasurer determine to provide for the expenditures voted under Articles 1 of this Town Meeting. Timothy J. Cronin 173 Thomas B. Brennan 36 John B. Brown 7 ARTICLE 3. To see whether or not the Town will Christopher Carolina 1 authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell at private sale Frank M. DeFino 5 a parcel of land known as the Car Barn Property located 48 49 Given under our hands this 25th day of October, 1960. at the Corner of Grove Street and Main Street which land was conveyed to the inhabitants of the Town of Hop­ DAVID F. WHALEN kinton by the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Com­ pany, by deed dated November 5, 1948, and recorded HERMAN L. LARTER with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 7371, Page 234, and act on all matters relating thereto. JOSEPH P_ SPINAZOLA Selectmen of Hopkinton ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of $5,000.00 for the purpose of drilling test wells at FRANCIS X. BOWKER various locations in search of additional water supply. Said sum to be spent under the supervision of the Water Constable of Hopkinton Board in conjunction with two (2) members of the Plan­ ning Board. All work and contracts to be done under the Hopkinton, Mass., October 25, 1960 direction of Haley & Ward, Engineers. Pursuant to the within warrant, I have notified the ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to auth­ inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton to meet at the orize the Water Board to increase the salaries of the time and place and for the purpose within mentioned by Works Engineer and the Fruit Street Engineer. posting up an attested copy of this warrant, in the Town House, in each of the Churches and each of the Post ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will accept the Offices, and each of the Engine Houses of the Town eight following by-law relative to regulations governing Town (8) days at least before the time set for said meeting. cemeteries: Attest: (a) There shall be no burials in the Town cemeteries when snow on the roads necessitates plowing; FRANCIS X. BOWKER (b) The Board of Cemetery Commissioners has the Constable of Hopkinton right to restrict the planting of trees and shrubs in the Town cemeteries; (c) All work done in the Town cemeteries must be COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS done under the supervision of the Sexton. TOWN OF HOPKINTON ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to rescind WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1960 the previous vote of the Town authorizing the Board of Selectmen to act as a Board of Public Welfare and to SPECIAL TOWN MEETING instruct the Board of Selectmen to enter in the Warrant at the Annual Town Meeting, next, the election by ballot The meeting was called to order by the Acting Town of a Board of Public Welfare to consist of five (5) mem­ Moderator, David F . Whalen at 8:00 P.M. There was a bers, by electing at the annual election in 1961 two (2) quorum present. members for a term of three (3) years, two (2) members for a term of two (2) years, and one (1) member for a Nominations were received for a temporary Town term of one (1) year and thereafter the necessary mem­ Clerk. Frederick E. Dickerman was duly elected and bers, or member, each year for a term of three (3) years. sworn into office as Temporary Clerk. The warrant and return of the warrant was read by Hereof, fail not and make due return of this Warrant the Temporary Town Clerk. with your doings thereon, to the Clerk·of said Town at the time and place aforesaid. 51 50 Following is the action taken on the articles of the ARTICLE 6. VOTED: That the Town accept the warrant. following by-law relative to regulations governing Town cemeteries: ARTICLE 1. VOTED: That the sum of $9,300.00 be raised for the completion of the ten room addition to (a) There shall be no burials in Town cemeteries the Junior-Senior High School; said sum to complete when snow on the roads necessitates plowing; construction, equipment and furnishing therefor. Vote-Yes 86, No 0 (b) The Board of Cemetery Commissioners has the right to restrict the planting of trees and shrubs ARTICLE 2. VOTED: That the Treasurer, with in the Town Cemeteries; the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow the sum of $9,300.00 as specified by action taken (c) All work done in the Town Cemeteries must be under Article 1 by issuing notes of the Town therefor, done under the supervision of the Sexton. payable in not more than one year, in accordance with Vote-Yes 71, No 0 Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Vote-Yes 79, No 0 ARTICLE 7. VOTED: That the Town rescind the previous vote of the Town authorizing the Board of Se­ ARTICLE 3. VOTED: That the Board of Select­ lectmen to act as a Board of Public Welfare and to men be authorized to sell the present Highway Depart­ instruct the Board of Selectmen to enter in the warrant ment building and property located at the corner of at the Annual Town Meeting, next, the election by ballot Grove Street and Main Street at private sale for a sum of a Board of Public Welfare to consist of five (5) mem­ not less than $10,000.00. bers, by electing at the annual election in 1961 two (2) Vote-Yes 90, No 0 members for a term of three (3) years, two (2) members for a term of two (2) years, and one (1) member for a term of one (1) year and thereafter the necessary mem­ ARTICLE 4. VOTED: That the Town appro­ bers, or member each year for a term of three (3) years. priate a sum of $5,000.00 for the purchase of drilling test wells at various locations in search of additional Vote-Yes 77, No 0 water supply and that said appropriation be met by auth­ orizing the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow the sum of $5,000.00 and to issue The meeting was dissolved at 9:50 P.M. notes of the Town therefor in accordance with Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Said sum be spent under the FREDERICK E. DICKERMAN supervision of the Water Board in conjunction with two (2) members of the Planning Board. All work and con­ Temporary Town Clerk tracts to be done under the direction of Haley & Ward, Engineers. . Vote-Yes 87, No 0 A true copy. Attest:

ARTICLE 5. VOTED: That the Town authorize the Water Board to pay the Engineer at the Fruit Street ROBERT T. NEALON Operation Center at the rate of $14.00 per day and the Town Clerk Works Engineer at an hourly rate of $2.10, but not to exceed $4,500 per year, effective January 1, 1961. Vote-Unanimous by a raise of hands

52 53 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON Also then and there to Vote Yes or No by ballot on the following questions: WARRANT Question No.1 Middlesex, ss. A. Shall licenses be granted in this city or town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic bev­ To either Constable of the Town of Hopkinton, in said erages) ? County Greeting: B. Shall licenses be granted in this city or town for In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ? said Town of Hopkinton, qualified to vote in Elections, to C. Shall licenses be granted in this city or town for meet at the Town Hall in said Hopkinton on Tuesday, the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so November 8, 1960 at 7:00 A.M. in the forenoon then and called, not to be drunk on the premises? there to act on the following articles: Question No.2 ARTICLE 1. To bring in their ballots to the Elec· Shall the State Senator from this district be in­ tion Officers for the election of the following: structed to vote for a resolution memorializing the Con­ gress of the United States to enact legislation providing Electors of President and Vice-President of the United for a pension of not less than $200 per month to all retired States of America citizens at 65 years of age or over, also medical benefits Senator in Congress to include physician's care, medicine, hospitalization, nurs­ ing home, rest home and nursing care at home not to Governor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts exceed a total cost of $2,000 and funeral benefits of $400 ? Lieutenant Governor for said Commonwealth For this purpose the polls will be open at seven Secretary for said Commonwealth o'clock in the forenoon and will be closed at eight o'clock in the evening. Attorney General for said Commonwealth Treasurer for said Commonwealth And you are directed to serve this warrant by post­ ing a copy of the same in each of the churches of said Auditor of the Commonwealth town, in each of the engine houses and in each of the Post Offices and in the Town House eight (8) days at least Congressman for Fourth District before the time set for said meeting. Councillor for Third District Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant Senator for Middlesex and Worcester District with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Representatives in General Court for Eighth Middlesex District Given under our hands this 26th day of October, in Register of Probate and Insolvency for Middlesex County the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and sixty. County Commissioners for Middlesex County County Treasurer for Middlesex County DAVID F. WHALEN HERMAN L. LARTER District Attorney (to fill vacancy) for Northern District JOSEPH P. SPINAZOLA 54 Selectmen of Hopkinton 55 October 26,1960 Lawrence Gilfedder 8 Mark R. Shaw o Hopkinton, Mass. Blanks 15 Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified the Governor inhabitants of said Hopkinton therein described to meet at the time and place and for the purposes mentioned by John A. Volpe 1,433 posting an attested copy of this warrant in each of the Joseph D. Ward 917 churches of said Town in each of the engine houses and Henning A. Blomen 13 in each of the post offices and in the Town House, eight Guy S. Williams 9 (8) days at least before the time set for said meeting. Blanks 44

FRANCIS X. BOWKER Lieutenant Governor Constable of Hopkinton Edward S. F. McLaughlin, Jr. 1,019 Augustus G. Means 1,314 A true copy. Attest: Thomas Maratea 9 Francis A. Votano 8 ROBERT T. NEALON Blanks 66 Town Clerk Secretary

Edward W. Brooke 1,350 Kevin H. White 964 STATE ELECTION Fred M. Ingersoll 9 Julia B. Dohler 9 November 9, 1960 Blanks 84 Attorney General Senator in Congress Edward J. McConnack, Jr. 1,127 Leverett Saltonstall 1,590 George Michales Thomas J. O'Connor 803 1,224 Decker and Munn 1 August O. Johnson 8 William D. Ross 2 Hass and Cozzini o Blanks Kennedy and Johnson 1,107 55 Nixon and Lodge 1,295 Blanks 13 Treasurer John T. Driscoll Electors of President and Vice President 1,141 Walter J. Trybulski 1,171 The meeting was called at 7:00 A.M. by David F, Domenico A. Digirolamo 11 Whalen, Chainnan of the Board of Selectmen. The war, Blanks 85 rant was read by the Town Clerk. Voting was in progreSi Warren C. Carberg 8 at 7:05 A.M. There were 2,416 ballots cast; 1,176 men and 1,240 women. The counting of the ballots was con· Auditor cluded at 6:00 A.M. The results which were publicly, announced at the time are as follows: Thomas J. Buckley 1,305 Gardner B. Wardwell 1,027

56 57 John B. Lauder 6 Arne A. Sortell 4 District Attorney Blanks 74 John J. Droney 1,114 James F. Mahan 1,214 Congressman Blanks 88 Harold D. Donohue 1,393 Robert N. Scola 983 Blanks 40 Question No. 1.

Councillor A. Sale of all alcoholic beverages Edward J . Cronin 1,185 Yes 1,628 No 503 Blanks 285 Joseph A. Nobile 1,140 Blanks 91 B. Sale of wines and malt beverages Yes 1,542 No 434 Blanks 440 Senator Charles W. Olson 1,469 C. Sale of packaged beverages Thomas E. Barnicle 909 Blanks 38 Yes 1,671 No 337 Blanks 408

Representatives in General Court Question No.2. Anthony M. Colonna 1,082 William I. Randall 1,395 Pension Yes 1,560 No 524 Blanks 332 Robert A. Belmonte 1,035 John T. Dias 860 Blanks 460

Register of Probate and Insolvency John V. Harvey 1,133 Hobart M. Burroughs 1,158 Blanks 125

County Commissioners William G. Andrew 1,280 Edward L . Buckley 1,101 Anthony Galluccio 732 Carleton R. Leavitt 1,221 Blanks 498

County Treasurer Timothy J. Cronin 1,106 Edward J. O'Donoghue 1,213 Blanks 97 58 59 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Statistical FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960 Animals Assessed: Horses 40 Cows 125 Swine 325 Municipal Appropriations $912,006.97 Young Stock 8 State Parks and Reservations 1,760.33 Sheep 18 State Audit of Municipal Accounts 2,026.88 Fowl 4,190 County Tax 14,603.78 All Other 529 Tuberculosis Hospital 5,661.59 Dwelling Houses 1,505 Overlay Reserve for 1960 20,245.98 Acres of Land 14,308 Gross Amount to be Raised $956,305.53 Orders Drawn Amounts Deducted: Town Grant Voted from Available Funds 12.559.66 $950.00 Estimated Receipts 375,290.72 Assoc. of Mass. Assessors, dues $ 9.00 The Berry Press, notices 12.50 Total Estimated Receipts and Leslie M. Willard, map 30.00 Available Funds 387,850.38 T. J. Brown, P.M., envelopes 40.00 E. C. Bartlett, clerk 300.00 Net Amount to be Raised by Janet C. Connors, abstracts Taxation on Polls and Property $568,455.15 and plans 150.50 Marie T. Creedan, abstracts Commitments to Collector and plans 5.00 Hilda Applin, grantors names 10.00 Polls $ 2,636.00 Bates Stationery, supplies 3.94 Personal Property 63,168.93 Hobbs & Warren, supplies Real Estate 502,650.22 and binding 123.30 Total Commitments to N. E. T. & T. Co., telephone 152.65 ' Collector $568,455.15 G. J. Cassidy, transportation 60.00 E. C. Bartlett, transportation 45.00 Total Expenditures Plus Unpaid Water Rates and Charges $ 3,088.57 $941.89 Unexpended Balance Tax Rate per $1,000. valuation $ 8.11 fixed June 16, 1960 99.00 Respectfully submitted, Motor Vehicle Excise Commitments 65,679.15 GERALD J. CASSIDY, Chairman Tax Rate per $1,000. valuation EDWARD H. McCORMACK, SR. fixed by State 66.9£' . J '. ERNEST C. BARTLETT, Clerk Valuations Board of Assessors Personal Property 638.070.00 Real Estate 5,077,275.00 Total Valuations $5,715,345.00,

60 61 crease in the use of the Library by Adults of over 2,000 in the previous year of 1959. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HOPKINTON A total of 1431 books were added to the Library Collection; 1108 by purchase and 323 by gift. Of this total PUBLIC LffiRARY FOR THE YEAR 1960 591 were adult and 840 were children's books.

There was a total of 333 new registered borrowers: To the Honorable Selectmen and to the citizens of Ill-new Adult registrations the Town of Hopkinton, the Annual Report of the Hop­ kinton Public Library is herewith submitted. 222-new Juvenile registrations

Total number of books borrowed from the Hopkinton The Library School Program continues with 3rd and Public Library in the year 1960 was 52,080. 4th grades. The children, accompanied by their teachers, visit the Library every other week and borrow books. The Adult circulation was 18,737 and books borrowed With most of the fifth grade attending the Junior-Senior from the Children's Room was 33,343. High Addition, it is no longer feasible to bring the fifth grade children. This program is made possible with the The total increase in circulation over 1959 was 5,885. cooperation of Mr. John O'Brien, Superintendent of Schools and Mr. Raymond Thibodeau, Principal of the Center School and the assistance of a Volunteer group of A breakdown of figures for the past six years is as mothers. follows: Listed below are the Volunteers who gave their ser­ Year Total Circulation vices in 1960: 1955 11,246 1956 21,334 - School Program 1957 29,139 Mrs. J ohan Andersen 1958 35,243 Mrs. O. T. Andersen 1959 46,195 Mrs. Robert Bacon 1960 52,080 Mrs. Francis X. Bowker Mrs. Frederick Dickennan The above figures show a continued growth in the ' Mrs. Kenneth Olsen use of the library: From a per capita reading of 2 . 5 ~ Mrs. John A. Williams, Jr. books a year in 1955 to a per capita reading of 10.6 in ! 1960. Mrs. Norman Levesque Mrs. William Wright The Statistical Report reflects a resurgence of read· Mrs. Hollis Payson ing by both adults and juveniles that is being reported in Mrs. W. Randlett Brock, Jr. libraries throughout the fifty states. While the juvenile circulation continued to increase by 3497, there has been The Workshop Group continues to mend books, a noted adult reading increase over last year of 2388. straighten shelves, file and do the endless jobs that must be done to run the Library efficiently. Below is a list of Attendance at the Library approximated 33,000: the Volunteers who form the adults 12,000, children 21,000, showing a considerable in· 63 62 -- VVorkshop Group In August the Library conducted a four week Story Telling Program with the assistance of Volunteers, Mrs. O. T. Andersen mothers and teen-age girls. Each Wednesday at 10 Mrs. Ross Annis o'clock, stories were told to pre-schoolers and first and Mrs. Robert Bacon second graders. The attendance was excellent. Mrs. Mrs. Howard Cookingham Charles Pearson, the Children's Librarian, was assisted by Mrs. Dominic Cardullo, Mrs. Wilbur Bridges, Mrs. Francis Mrs. Nonnan Hamilton X. Bowker, Mrs. Henry Minkle, Mrs. George Clover, Mrs. John Miller Deborah Nash, Kathryn Olsen, Christine Leal, Mary Mrs. Hollis Payson Kenney and Rhonda Bresse. Mrs. Martin Viestras Mrs. Ralph Seaman In 1961 the Library hopes to establish a delivery Mrs. Edward McManus service of books to shut-ins and older people lacking transportation to the Library. This has been done in In addition Mrs. John E. VVilliams, Sr. and Mrs. other towns and has proved very welcome. Too, this year James Davis have donated many hours as Desk Assis· it is planned to organize the Friends of the Hopkinton tants. Mrs. Leslie Swain and Mrs. Edwin Ellsworth, regu· Library. Any resident interested in the Library is urged lar Assistants, have donated extra hours to the complex to join. An organizational meeting will be held early in the job of cataloging. Mrs. Edward McManus is doing a tre· year at the Library. Suitable notice will be given in the mendous job overhauling the adult collection of books. Framingham News.

The Library has been the recipient of many gener· From childhood to old age, the Public Libraries of ous gifts in 1960 from individuals and organizations. the United States play an important part in the educa­ Money to purchase books and magazines was donated by tional and cultural development of each community they the Hopkinton VVomen's Club and the Hopkinton Branch serve. As such, they constitute a great force for good in of the Massachusetts Catholic Woman's Guild. An iron serving the whole citizenry in every age bracket. Hop­ railing and new hot top walk were donated by Trustees, kinton has made great strides in improving its library Mrs. Hennan Johansen and Joseph V. Pyne. A most sub· service in the last few years. Below is a list of the stantial gift was made by the Hopkinton Kiwanis Club. Trustees of the Hopkinton Public Library who have The work of rewiring the Library was completed by Mr. played a dedicated role in this improvement: William Thomas and Mr. Arthur Stewart to whom we express our deep thanks. Materials for the rewiring and new floor covering were included in the gift from the Ri.; Attorney Robert T. Nealon, Chainnan wanis Club. A very successful Smorgasbord was held' Mrs. Hennan Johansen June 4th at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Johan Andersen, Saddle Hill Road, sponsored by the Library Volunteers. B. LeRoy Sheley The funds realized were used for Children's Books and Mrs. Johan Andersen the purchase of a Duplicating Machine. Frederick Dickennan Enoch S. Studley, Treasurer Summer activities at the Library included Sto Hours and the Book VVorm C1ub. The Library held its 4th· Joseph V. Pyne annual Bookwonn Club. One hundred ten children from 3 grade through the 6th grade registered early in June an In conclusion, the Librarian wishes to express her a party was held on August 26th for 52 children who hal. thanks to the Trustees, Board of Selectmen, Volunteer read 10 or more books. Certificates of Merit and prizes Mothers and the Library Staff for their continued co­ books were awarded. operation in the year 1960.

64 65 The Library Staff included Mrs. Charles Pearson, Books, Periodicals, Supplies Mrs. Edwin J . Ellsworth, Mrs. Leslie Swain, Mrs. Francis Thames Book Company X. Bowker, Mrs. Curtis Melvin, Nancy Merrifield, Diane $1,232.37 Furber, William Dockstader and Mrs. Lillian Neal of Gaylord Bros. Inc. 172.23 Milford. A. A. Haubner 3.04 Salem Press 8.95 Respectfully submitted, Mariner Books 3.64 H. W. Wilson Company 31.40 ELIZABETH S. STRONG, Americana Corporation 10.00 C. S. Hammond & Co. 48.04 Librarian Martin Murray Corporation 40.01 Dura Binding Co. 23.95 Regent Book Company 37.53 American Library Association 6.00 Standard Reference Works Pub. Co. HOPKINTON PUBliC LIBRARY 1.83 The American Heritage 25.24 Brown-Smith 2.77 Hopkinton, Massachusetts $1,647.00 December 30, 1960 $6,844.20 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Hopkinton:

Herewith is the report of expenditures for the calen· Respectfully submitted, dar year 1960 Of the appropriations of $6,000.00 and Dog Tax of $844.20 voted the Hopkinton Public Library. Hopkinton Public Library Salaries Elizabeth Strong, Librarian $2,600.00 Agatha Pearson, ENOCH S. STUDLEY, Treasurer Assistant Librarian. 1,201.20 Miriam Swain, Assistant Librarian 449.00 Grace Melvin, Assistant Librarian 290.00 Jeanette Ellsworth, Assistant Librarian 338.00 Sally Bowker, Assistant Librarian 123.00 Nancy Merrifield, Assistant Librarian 113.00 Cheryl Bogster, Assistant Librarian 13.00 Diane Furber, Assistant Librarian 47.00 William.Dochstader, .. · .·.~ ;,}\ssist9-nt Librarian 23.00 ~ . ' ..... ~ ­ $5,19U 67 66 Framingham Motor Parts, Inc., Repair parts 17.60 FIRE ACCOUNT Brown & Smith, Supplies 12.05 Framingham Electric Supplies Co., Supplies 3.40 A. Clayton Waite, Insurance 9.20 Boston Edison Company $ 523.83 Labor and special duty at Fire Station 440.25 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 905.93 T. J. Terry Coal & Oil Co., Fuel 465.24 $6,150.00 Hopkinton Fuel Supply Co., Fuel 424.77 Colella's Market, Supplies 30.24 Marlboro Coal Co., Gasoline 258.57 Sunnyside Gardens, Flowers for urn at fire station 5.70 G. F. Blake Co., 1-chain 12.59 Irvine Bros., 2-batteries 43.95 FIRE SALARY ACCOUNT Martin Wall Paper & Paint Store, Supplies 252.59 Rochester Germicide Co. 37.95 w. Hamilton $ 125.00 Louis W. Bills, Fire alarm service 155.09 G. McBride, Jr. 125.00 Charles H. Clougherty Co., W. Harrall 125.00 Equipment and supplies 416.95 W. Terry 125.00 Terry's Service Station, Service on Trucks 68.50 Jos. Pyne, Jr. 125.00 C. C. Lowell & Co., Inc., Paint 12.96 A. Stewart 125.00 Modern Tile Co., Stair covering at fire station 63.00 R. Stewart 125.00 Fargo Sign, Lettering truck 35.00 E. Hayward 104.20 Texaco Company, Motor oil 16.10 D. Brownly 125.00 Tony's TV & Radio Service, Radio Service 394.05 E. Alyward 125.00 H. M. Nichols & Co., Typewriter Service 25.00 W. MacMillan 125.00 Country Cleaners, Laundry 2.50 C. McIntyre 125.00 Drive-In Cleaners, Laundry 1.50 H. Pyne 125.00 Wirthmore Stores, Supplies 23.11 F. Pyne 104.20 Village Store, Supplies 5.27 L. Clark 125.00 P. G. Adams, Supplies 55.78 G. McBride, Sr. 125.00 Day Pharmacy, Supplies 1.47 R. Kumlin 125.00 Sears, Roebuck & Co., Supplies 6.36 P. Frieh 125.00 Hopkinton Shoppe, Supplies 47.92 D. Beattie 125.00 Fire Chief's Club of Mass., Chief's Dues 5.00 James Pyne 125.00 W. E . Thomas, Bulbs for Christmas lighting 20.40 W. Cunningham 125.00 Arts Auto Body, Repair to truck 14.00 Herman Larter 125.00 Pyne Sand & Stone Co., Snow removal 35.00 J. Edmunds 125.00 W. E. HarraH, Clerical services 60.00 Howard Larter 125.00 Milford Auto Parts, Repair parts 7.45 C. Dwinnell 125.00 H. C. Larter, Snow removal 20.00 P. Jackson 125.00 Paul M. Phipps, Insurance 266.45 R. Stevens 125.00 W. E . Harrall, Reimbursement for supplies 13.56 N. Kimbal 125.00 Farrar Company, Equipment and supplies 795.50 R. Tucker 83.32 Riley Insurance Agency, Insurance 64.00 I. Miller 41.68 H. Pyne, Reimbursement for supplies 12.34 D. Mullins 41.60 Evergreen Haven, Flowers 6.00 Robert E. Carlberg, Post No. 389 American Legion, $3,625.00 Reimbursement for supplies for repair to Woodville Station 55.88 JOSEPH V. PYNE, Fire Chief

68 69 FOREST FIRE A'CCOUNT

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Boston Edison Company $ 49.27 Terry Coal & Oil Company 34.10 FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960 Leon Evlian, New Equipment 300.00 Hopkinton Fuel Supply Co. 209.40 Labor, for extinguishing forest fires 235.50 In conducting the business of the year, the Board Pyne Sand & Stone Company, snow removal 32.50 has tried to carry out its duties in accordance with the Pyne Sand & Stone Company, reimbursement for Public Health Laws of Massachusetts. The duties of a men's time and extinguishing forest fires 139.23 local Board of Health are as follows:

$1,000.00 1. Controlling and reporting of communicable diseases 2. Extending maternal and child welfare JOSEPH V. PYNE, Fire Chief 3. Compiling vital statistics 4. Extending laboratory facilities 5. Investigating sanitation problems 6. Extending health infonnation 7. Extending hospitalization, research and geriatric services HURRICANE DONNA Communicable Diseases

H. C. Larter, Trucking, Power Saws and Labor $ 486.50 The usual childhood diseases reported were isolated and quarantined by the Board of Health Nurse and health McIntire Landscape, Truck hire 19.50 certificates were given to school children returning to Labor, DUring and after hurricane 394.25 school. Chicken-pox and measles caused the greatest ab­ sentee rate of the communicable diseases. The annual dog $900.25 clinic was in June at yvhich time 167 dogs were inoculated with rabies vaccine...... ':! .

JOSEPH V. PYNE, Fire Chief Tuberculosis Control Program No new cases of tuberculosis were found in Hopkin­ ton this year. Facilities for early diagnosis and treatment are offered by the Middlesex County Sanatorium and the Framingham Board of Health, with free chest x-rays and examinations. X-ray appointments, home visits and follow-up work has been carried out by the Board of Health NUrse. Medical and nursing advice has been se­ cured during the year from district and state sources. 70 71 2 removal of offal 8 milk, producer Maternal and Child Welfare 1 transportation of 20 burial pennits Premature babies reported were seven. Financial as­ garbage sistance was extended to one family. Hospitalization 3 funeral directors 1 garbage collection assistance can be extended, when financially necessary, 33 sewage pennits for prematures weighing 5 lbs. or less at birth. Two re­ 2 camp ferrals concerning child welfare were received and in­ vestigated. General Administration Sanitation Town Grant $7,690.00+ $370=8060.00 Slaughtering: Report of the slaughter inspectors. Animals slaughtered: cattle 904; calves 12,190; hogs 0; Mosquito Control $3,000.00 sheep 765; goats 2. Receipts Restaurant sanitation: The tenth annual survey of A. Arena, slaughtering fees $2,984.00 the eating and drinking establishments in town was made Sewage permits 54.00 with the community rating set at 76.6%, 4 percentage Licenses 56.50 points lower than last year's rating. Smears of equipment Dept. of Public Health, Div. Tbc 182.14 continue to show the inadequacy of the cleaning and dish­ J. A. Webster 31.50 washing facilities in many of the establishments. TOTAL $3,308.14 Sewage sanitation: Investigations of new sewage in­ stallations were conducted by the Board of Health Agent. Expenses Many complaints regarding old installations were re­ Barbara B. Haynes, R.N. ceived and investigated. $1,036.75 Harry Hamilton 1,777.75 Wilbur Raftery 1,917.25 Housing sanitation: Several complaints regarding Berry Press 11.25 unsanitary living conditions within homes in town were Richard Kumlin 16.00 investigated. Middlesex County Sanatorium 46.50 No. Reading State Sanatorium 2,064.86 Mosquito control: This was the second year for this N .E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 14.35 program. The Board was again fortunate to have the John V. Sullivan 76.00 services of Mr. Berg as consulting entomologist. Several Dr. A. T. Bowen 20.00 pieces of equipment were purchased as part of the long­ J. A. Webster 87.50 range control program planned for the town. Two airial Framingham Union Hospital 156.00 dustings were completed during the mosquito season with Thomas J. Rinaldo 14.00 a winter dusting planned for early 1961. Framingham Board of Health 100.00 Jane Denton, M.D. 40.00 Licenses and Pennits Issued Elizabeth Brunetta, R.N. 2.00 Marsha Stolba 4.50 1 massage 7 oleomargarine Post office 35.10 Harold Rathburn 582.00 2 livestock permits 9 milk, vehicle Framingham News 40.88 6 alcohol 15 milk, store Day Pharmacy 10.94 5 nursery school 10 milk, dealer $8,054.68

72 73 Expenses: Mosquito control Marshfield Airways $1,992.50 REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Eastern States Farmers Exchange 49.08 California Spray Chemical Corp. 22.80 To the Selectmen of Hopkinton, Mass. Morris Berg 370.15 Francis A. Moriarty 3.30 I herewith submit my report for 1960 Postage $ 2.50 TOTAL $2,437.83 Quarantine and release of 21 dogs 31.50 Inspecting of barns and animals HAROLD RATHBURN, Chairman Cattle out of state, 8 Cattle 240 DONALD LOVE, M.D. Sheep 23 Goats 18 WILLIAM STOLBA Hogs 221 Horses 56 Ponies 18 Donkey 1 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE Mules 2 91.00 This is the sixth annual report of the Board of Health Nursing Service. $125.00 WILBUR M. RAFTERY Reports of contagious diseases were recorded and re­ ported to the state and district health offices. Copies of Inspector of Animals isolation and quarantine regulations were distributed to the nursery schools and first grades. All cases of contag­ ious disease should be reported to the Board of Health REPORT OF SEALER OF Nurse and school children should obtain a health certifi­ WEIGHTS AND MEASURES cate to re-enter school. The incidence of chicken pox and measles was high during the school year. Several cases of To the Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton: scarlet fever were reported as was one case of venereal The follOwing is a report from the Department of disease. Weights and Measures for the year 1960: The tuberculosis control program was continued. No Total Scales Sealed 23 new cases of tuberculosis were reported. Follow-ups were Apothecaries Weights 30 done on former cases and several home visits were made. Vehicle Tank Meters 2 Arrangements were made for free chest x-rays at the two Liquid Measures (1 gal. or under) 3 available health centers; Framingham Board of Health Gas Pumps 14 and Middlesex County Sanatorium. Kerosene Pumps 1 Grease and Oil Pumps 8 Several free clinics were held for the prevention of Peddlers Licenses Checked 6 Complaints Checked 2 diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus, a!1d were well Fees Collected attended. $60.05 Expenses (equipment) $14.58 BARBARA B. HAYNES, R.N. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD J. BOWKER, Board of Health Nurse Sealer of Weights and Measures 74 75 REPORT OF THE Day Pharmacy 1.45 Martins Wallpaper Co. 11.00 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Total $79.84

The Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Committee Police hereby respectfully submits the following report for the Edwin Ellsworth $142.50 year ending December 31, 1960. Leslie Taylor 118.50 John Rotchford 7.50 Sandy Island Account Timothy Sullivan 7.50 Appropriation $1,600.00 Phillip McRoberts 22.50 Harry McManus 22.50 Richard McBride 7.50 Life Guard .salaries George Leal, Jr. 7.50 David McCobb $450.00 Chester Ranlett 7.50 Bernard Houghton 132.00 Arthur Chesmore 7.50 Charles Lowell, Jr. 67.50 Total $351.00 Total $649.50 TOTAL $1,549.40 Swimming Instructions Little League Field Account David McCobb $200.00 Labor Beach Clean-up John Daily $153.75 David McCobb $150.00 Loam Labor and Repairs Pyne Sand & Stone Co. $44.00 David McCobb $60.00 Jon Tyler 14.00 Supplies Charles Hamilton 5.50 Wirthmore Stores $2.25 Total $79.50 TOTAL $200.00

Telephone Conunon Account N. E. Tel. & Tel. $39.56 McIntire's Landscape Service Labor $405.25 Supplies Eastern States Farmers Exchange Wirthmore Stores, Inc. $20.68 Alfred Simmons 4.00 Fertilizer 92.00 The Berry Press 6.00 Fargo Signs 9.00 Total $497.25 Pyne Sand & Stone Co. 25.00 Balance $2.75 Dupree Brothers .75 Woods Superette 1.96 TOTAL $500.00

76 77 Wirthmore Stores Inc. 95.99 Park Commission Expenses Bates Stationery Store 1.00 Little League, Inc. 57.30 Bates Stationery Arts and Crafts Ctr. 32.38 3.25 Supplies $17.43 Bonds Drug Store 5.43 Child Life & Specialty Associates 105.22 Miscellaneous Expenses Central Supply 28.97 Webb Supply 12.45 Total $22.86 $77.14 Grossmans, Inc. 3.58 Balance Woolworth 13.38 TOTAL $100.00 Marwyn Co. 11.70 Foster Yeadon, Jr. 3.36 Recreation Account Total $2,204.10 Balance $195.90 Salaries TOTAL $2,400.00 Foster Yeadon, Jr., Director $400.00 Clayton Smith, Supervisor 630.00 Freida Simpson, Counselor 150.00 Carolyn Williams, Counselor 150.00 JOHN DENEEN Total $1,330.00 WILLIAM MacMILLAN

Jr. Counselors CHARLES LOWELL Catherine Byrne $25.50 Catherine DeStephano 60.00 Park Commissioners William Carey 34.00 Total $119.50

Labor and Repairs Jon Tyler $15.00 John Daily 66.50 Herman Larter 30.00 Total $111.50

Janitor's Duties John Gassett $30.00

Equipment Foster Yeadon, Sr. $56.00 Brown & Smith 165.72 Kynoch's Sporting Goods 22.80 79 78 Chapter 90 Maintenance: We widened and put down a leveling course on Route REPORT OF THE IDGHWAY DEPARTMENT 85 for .8 of a mile from the Southboro line. Robert J. Wood Co. Inc., the low bidder, applied the final layer of To the Citizens of Hopkinton: Type 1-1 Bituminous Concrete.

The following report of the Highway Surveyor has Berm at Common: been divided into the separate accounts under which We installed a benn curbing on the East side of the money was appropriated by the town for the maintenance Common. and repairs of our 68 miles of roads. Respectfully submitted, General Highway Account: J. E. MULLINS The money appropriated for this account is used mostly for snow and ice removal, salt, sand, equipment Highway Surveyor repairs, and maintenance of the garage. Rubbish collec­ tions which increase every year are also paid from this account. General Highway Account Snow removal, which cannot be accurately forecast, was unusually heavy because of the December blizzard Labor: and we had to ask the Selectmen for emergency funds. F. Adams $19.00 A. Aharonian 4.50 A deficiency appropriation of $998.66 will be re­ J. Boyd quired for the emergency. 28.76 W. Carey 8.75 A. Chesmore 68.58 Chapter 81: L. Clarke 18.25 T. Danahy 6.75 The money allotted under this chapter is expended R. DeLeo 23.75 for general maintenance which includes patching, grad­ D. Dickennan 46.21 ing, widening, drainage, street sweeping and asphalt ap­ D. Evans 15.00 plications. Parts of Clinton, Proctor, Spring, Hill, Pond, C. Hamilton 65.00 North, Hayden Rowe, and Maple were asphalted and D. Hayward 32.63 parts of Holt, Elm, Winter, North Mill and East were re­ E. Hayward 295.28 built and asphalted. F. Hayward 1,137.80 W. Hayward 69.75 T. Husted Chapter 90 Construction: 10.63 F. Kaminsky 12.80 We are relocating Route 85 near Raftery Road. We A. Keith 46.89 have removed woods and ledge, installed drainage and R. Kumlin 1,241.35 hauled and placed approximately 24,000 yards of gravel E. McConnack 21.75 fill. F. McConnack 2.50 G. McBride 1,076.50 M. McBride 10.00 We expect to complete this project this year. D. McCobb 6.25 80 81 B. McKenney 26.25 W. McRoberts 16.75 Farrar Co., Steel 24.95 W. Morales 7.50 Tufts Machine Corp., Gears 18.95 L. Morales 7.50 Irvine Bros., Supplies 70.97 D. Mullen 99.51 Butler Motors Corp., Parts 168.23 F. Murphy 58.13 Clark Wilcox Co., Parts 22.28 T. Nealon 7.50 Cities Service Oil Co., Gas & Oil 1,370.99 B. Royal 8.75 T. J. Terry Coal Co., Coal & Oil 394.87 W. Smith 114.96 T. J. Terry Service Station, Supplies 81.66 L. Stevens 21.25 Wirthmore Stores, Supplies 59.41 J. Terry 273.03 Christie & Thompson Co., Parts 48.30 R. Tyler 50.63 A. Williams, Welding & repairs 651.95 D. Wilson 84.55 Anderson Engineering Co., G. Yeaton 56.25 Cutting edges 546.00 G. McBride, Jr. 12.25 H. F. Davis Tractor Co., J. Kurzontkowski 8.75 Cutting edges 114.55 J. Sullivan 7.50 N. E. Road Machinery Co., Cutting edges 180.40 David Beattie, Repairs 164.90 Equipment: Sheridan & Randall, Easement 25.00 Mark Furber, Car repair 169.07 F. Adams 168.00 Shanahan Equipment Co., H. C. Larter 2,565.00 Parts & repairs 687.53 G. McBride, Jr. 407.50 A. J. Halloran Co., Supplies 7.62 J. C. Parmenter, Inc. 153.50 W. J. Connell Co., Parts 24.55 Pyne Sand & Stone Co. 5,886.75 Berry Press, Stationery 3.50 Hopkinton Fuel Supply Co., Oil 49.90 Carl Heinrich Co., Level 221.62 Materials: National Chern. Research Corp., Detergent 100.29 Paul Phipps, Insurance 199.50 Rayem Enterprises, Signs 18.77 A. Stewart, Wiring 37.25 J ames Cookman Co., Parts 57.26 Mass. Highway Association, Dues 5.00 Bates Stationery Co., Ledgers 4.15 Ace Radiator Co., Radiator 120.00 Standard Sign & Signal Co., Sign 16.70 Harr Motors Co., Engines & Supplies 816.80 Middlesex Supply Co., Supplies 68.58 Pyne Sand & Stone, Sand 2,676.89 N. E. Engineering Parts Co., Parts 24.02 Filter Service Co., Filters 43.67 F. Moriarty, Ads. 3.30 Bowker Hamblin Co., Tires & repairs 562.44 Builders Equipment Co., Gears 119.90 The Chemical Co., Salt 3,227.38 Thayers Express Co., Express 20.47 International Salt. Co., Salt 166.02 Turner Spring Service, Spring repair 27.75 Panther Oil Co., Oil 134.60 Arts Auto Body Co., Body repair 17.00 Morley Equipment, Bits 25.44 50.10 Boston Edison Co., Lights 22.22 Framingham Motor Parts, Parts Palmer Sales Co., Supplies 3.00 N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co., Telephone 180.35 E. W. Sistrom Equipment Co., Filter 15.88 Sandberg Equipment Co., 27.00 Sander supplies 286.49 Schofield Bros., Survey P. G. Adams, Supplies 38.80 Framingham Electrical Supply Co., Bleiler Equipment Co., Parts 15.54 Brooms & Supplies 194.40 Appropriation $26,265.00 From Reserve Fund $1,500.00 82 83 Emergency Snow Removal $1,000.00 Wirthmore Stores, Cement 25.60 Franklin Paint Co., Paint 44.55 $28,765.00 Rosenfeld Sand & Gravel Co., Expenditures $28,763.66 Cold patch 242.31 Frost Insecticide Co., Brush killer 32.35 Balance $1.34 Joseph Kinnarney, Gravel 122.40 Traffic Line Co., Paint traffic lines 223.80 McIntire Landscape Service, Chapter 81 Account Grass Seed 17.00 Allotment $27,600.00 Labor: Expenditures $27,599.24 $14.00 T. Colleary Balance $.7& D. Dickerman 420.00 F. Hayward 1,815.80 F. Kaminsky 18.25 1959 Balance Chapter 90 Construction R. Kumlin 2,166.00 H. Larter 18.00 Labor: G. McBride 1,849.60 F. Hayward $559.80 G. McBride, Jr. 47.25 R. Kumlin 483.80 M. McBride 5.00 G. McBride 651.35 W. McRoberts 169.50 G. McBride, Jr. 17.50 D. Mullen 315.00 J. Terry 285.26 J. Mullins 3,151.50 J. Mullins 580.00 F. Murphy, Jr. 5.00 W. Smith 8.75 Equipment: E. Spinazola 30.00 J. K. Terry 2,361.62 G. Bonazolli & Sons $378.25 H. C. Larter 392.00 Equipment: J. Mullins 138.60 Pyne Sand & Stone Co. 2,201.50 McIntire's Landscape Service 87.00 Town of Hopkinton 51.00 Materials: J. Mullins 780.00 D. Peterson 612.00 Morley Equipment, Bits $99.18 J. C. Parmenter, Inc. 5.00 Wirthmore Stores, Cement 12.50 A. Williams 360.00 Roland Temple, Dynamite 407.90 Pyne Sand & Stone Co. 1,927.50 Corbett Concrete Pipe, Pipe 171.36 Pyne Sand & Stone Co., Gravel 146.00 Materials: 1959 Balance $6,524.28 Expenditures $6,524.28 B. & M. Crushed Stone Co., Stone, cold patch, hot top 3,570.99 Chapter 90 Construction, 1960 Pyne Sand & Stone Co., Sand, stone, gravel 2,629.84 Labor: Corbett Concrete Pipe Co., Culvert pipe 112.36 J. Cowern $96.00 Trimount Bituminous Products Co., D. Dickerman 75.00 Asphalt 4,309.46 F. Hayward 972.00 Roland Temple, Dynamite 50.81 R. Kumlin 1,032.00

84 85 Chapter 90 Maintenance G. McBride 985.00 G. McBride, Jr. 17.50 Labor: D. Mullen 81.25 W. McRoberts 48.00 D. Dickerman $10.00 J. Mullins 1,165.00 F. Hayward 70.00 J. Terry 745.50 R. Kumlin 90.00 G. McBride 84.00 Equipment: D. Mullen 35.00 J. Terry 4.38 Town of Hopkinton $64.00 J. Mullins 90.00 H. C. Larter 1,140.00 J. Mullins 266.80 J. C. Parmenter, Inc. 25.00 Materials: Pyne Sand & Stone Co. 6,297.75 Robert J. Wood Co., Inc., Hot top contract $4,116.48 Materials: Allotment $4,500.00 Wirthmore Stores, Cement $105.52 Expenditures 4,499.86­ Pyne Sand & Stone Co., Gravel 45.00 Penn Culvert Co., Pipe 1,287.64 Balance .14 Morley Equipment Corp., Bits 27.00 Francis J. Kruger, Gravel 2,437.20 Corbett Concrete Pipe Co., Pipe 38.08 Town Hall Drainage C. M. White Iron Works, Grates 45.50 Roland Temple, Dynamite 95.63 C. W. White Iron Works, H. C. Larter, Field stone 125.00 Grate & Frame $54.12 Allotment $24,000.00 Expenditures 17,848.29 B. & M. Crushed Stone Co., Balance $ 6,151.71 Bituminous concrete 4.70 Berm at Common 1959 Balance $75.91 Expenditures 58.82 Labor: Balance $17.09 D. Dickerman $20.00 F. Hayward 32.00 R. Kumlin 32.00 Road Machinery Account G. McBride 33.60 D. Mullen 20.00 Chapter 90, Equipment $115.00 J. Terry 28.00 Commonwealth of Mass., Plowing 331.50 Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. , Repair fence 55.00 Materials: The Fund Inc., Repair fence 53.00 Wirthmore Stores, Lumber $14.74 Pyne Sand and Stone Co., Equipment 131.00 B. & M. Crushed Stone Co., Hot top 34.30 $685.50 Appropriation $215.00 Balance 1959 379.71 Expenditures 214.64 Total $1,064.21 Balance .36 87 86 South Street Account REPORT OF THE TREE DEPARTMENT 1960 F. Hayward $80.00 Work Done R. Kumlin 90.00 G. McBride 84.00 J. Terry 28.00 7 hearings held on removal of 36 trees-permits granted. $282.00 3 permits issued-1 to cut brush-l to post legal Allotment $11,556.66 notices and 1 for guy wire. Balance 11,274.66 Removed 21 dangerous or dead trees, most of them topped or felled by Edison contractors. Cost of debris REPORT OF THE removal: $136.50. DOG OFFICER Removed heavy dead wood from trees in centre of town, $484.00. December 31, 1960 Selectmen, Cleared brush and overhead clearance on North St., Hopkinton, Mass. Highland St., Winter St. in spots, Front St. from S. Mill to Ash St., Franklin St. from Cross St. to Powers, Cedar St. Sirs: from Cordaville Rd. to town line and on curve at inter­ In return of your warrant of June, 1960, I make the section of Cedar St. and Cordaville Rd. Winter St. was following report: cleared at the request of the Supt. of Schools so that the school bus could be re-routed. Cost: $178.25. Pond St. 413 Dogs licensed. from Brocks to Spring St., also 400 ft. east of School St. 13 Kennels licensed (10-4 dogs; 2-10 dogs and 1 over 10 dogs.) Brush sprouts on many streets were sprayed to 54 Dogs reported as strays-19 returned to owners; control. For details see poison ivy report. 2 held by finders, no claim. Picked up and held 10 days, 17-of these I sold 2-shot 2 sick ones Hurricane Donna on Sept. 12th was not too bad. We and delivered 13 to Harvard Medical School. lost about 12 trees. There were many small broken limbs. 67 Dogs and cats reported missing-only 30 reported The largest were removed for safety. Most of the smaller as returned. ones have since blown down. There is about $200.00 worth 24 Dogs reported killed by autos-of these, 10 were of work yet to be done from this storm, removing bad unknown drivers. stubs from the better maples and oak. It was impossible 8 Dogs reported hit but not killed. to get climbers for a long time after the storm, then it 13 Dog bites reported. was too late to make large cuts in maple because of 2 Wild dogs shot. bleeding, also we were short of funds. Most of the cost 5 Livestock Damage Claims covering 45 hens, 7 of this storm was met through the Civilian Defense turkeys, and 1 duck. budget. As far as I can ascertain, both dogs restraining orders were placed on, have been restrained. New Trees Respectfully submitted, Labor N. L. McINTIRE, N. L. McIntire $22.50 Dog Officer H. Desrosiers 4.69

88 89 I R. Desrosiers 35.95 4.69 37.20 I J. Ward, Jr. 3.38 M. Stratton M. Berg M. Murphy 15.00 J. Rousseau 39.25 Material P. Roljes 44.50 $21.00 H. Desrosiers 7.81 Wirthmore Stores, 15 Steel stakes 87.12 P. Wood 4.00 Weston Nurseries, 5 Trees 122.62 A. Chesmore 23.75 Weston Nurseries, 7 Trees planted D. Morrisette 28.00 R. Hamilton 12.00 Deta.i1s of Planting N. Keith, Jr. 10.50 D. Walsh 10.00 Church St. 10 ft. south drive 5 ft. in from walk. M. Berg 51.38 J. Coyle 20.60 Fred Murphy's. 1 English Linden. Pike St. Replace elm east of drive front Ray Stearns Contractors - 1 Pin Oak. Cedar Lawn $568.76 Hayden Rowe St. On line N.W. corner Percy Cone H. C. Larter 624.00 Dues State & County Tree Wardens 8.00 property-1 Pin Oak. Postage .32 Telephone 12.64 Ash St. Replace large ash front Riley property­ Frost Insecticide Esterone 32.35 1 Modesto Ash. Hopkinton Fuel, Kerosene, Gasoline, Oil 3.30 Maple St. Front Mollis property replacing maple--­ J. Cookman, Pruner and repair parts 18.81 2 Columnar Maples. P. G. Adams, 1% gal. sprayer 12.00 Joe Collella, Truck tire 56.00 Commonwealth Ave. Wm Danahy property N. and S. of house---2 Sugar Maples. Receipts Meserve St. F. Adams property-2 Mt. Ash. Kemp Insurance Co. for clearing of car damage $6.00 Hayden Rowe St. Doughty property S. side 10 ft. in -1 Malus Spectablus. Work to be done in 1961

Hayden Rowe St. Doughty property N. side 15 ft. in During late summer about 20 large trees died. These -1 Mt. Ash. were mostly maples. I called in the Entomologist and Pathologist at the Waltham Shade Tree Laboratories and Expenses Tree Dept., 1960 we made a close examination of them. A few died as the result of construction, changed grades, ditches and septic tank installations. A large tree cannot take major dig­ Labor ging about its root system. Tree Warden's Salary, N. L. McIntire $200.00 No disease of a primary nature could be found. Some Hourly rate in addition mechanical injury contributed to secondary diseases­ N. L. McIntire 264.00 this, plus old age and very dry years and a severe winter F. McIntire 42.19 (1958-59) caused most of the deaths. These trees must . L. Stratton 14.00 91 90 De removed this coming year before they become danger­ Expenses ous. There are also many others that are failing and have heavy dead wood that is hazardous. I am asking for an additional $500.00 for this purpose. Cedar Lawn, Jap Beetle Spray $417.00 Hartney Tree Co., Dormant Elm Spray 337.15 Mass. Business Service, Letters 2.25 There is always the need for chemical brush control Registrar of Deeds, Maps of the new, small growth on all the roads. It is always .94 McIntire's Landscape, Transportation 6.50 better to get it while small, for to let it grow is really N. L. McIntire, Supervision expensive. 64.00 H. Desrosiers, Labor 2.50 H. C. Larter, Removal buggy trees 562.50 And each year there are spots all over town where new growth causes the trees to interfere with traffic and Receipts-Jap Beetle Spray they must be cut back. On the list for 1961 is Spring St., Upton end; West Main St., from School to line; College T. Robson $10.00 St.; Ash St.; and a section of Lumber St. E. Murphy 10.00 C. Irvine N. L. McINTIRE 15.00 A. Bonacaso 14.00 Tree Warden C. Root 5.00 A. Van Viack 10.00 Report of the Moth Department, 1960 D. Olson 20.00 W. Shaw 10.00 A dormant spray was applied to all important elms J. Jennings 13.00 early in the spring. Since there was no sign of elm leaf W. LaRoque 20.00 beetle on the leaves, no further spray was applied. $337.15 D. Harris 10.00 A. Frankovitch 12.00 J. Sulfaro 10.00 In the fall of 1959, while planting trees on Curtis G. Irvine Rd., it was found this area was heavily infested with 9.00 A. Flohr 10.00 Japanese Beetle grubs. This is the first area found to be R. Linden heavily infected. The 24 property owners were contacted 13.00 F. Sulfaro 15.00 and a meeting was held on a spring evening at Weston C. Bergstrom Garden Centre with 23 of the property owners and men 25.00 from the Shade Tree Laboratories and County Extension Total Service. Facts and figures of costs were discussed as to $231.00 control measures. It was then decided that to get control it was best to have a contractor do the whole area at Dutch Elm Control once. Since the Japanese Beetle is a public nuisance by law and it is under the local Supt. of Insect Pest to con­ trol it, and if it were not done many lawns would be We started the year with a hold-over of 12 private ruined, it was decided that the property owners would diseased trees. These were removed at a cost of $64.00 assume % of the cost, the town 1;3. So the area was to the town. sprayed with chlordane to control the bug at the cost of $417.00; and checking later in the season, the control It cost us $262.50 to remove debris from dying and was good. 6.6 acres were treated. diseased elm that were either felled or topped by the Edison contractors doing the line clearance program. In the fall most of the balance of the appropriation was used to remove Beetle infested elm trees to help con­ In August, the State Dept. of Insect Control assisted trol the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. us with a 2 man crew for 5 days, sampling suspected

92 93 trees. Also a 4 man crew for 1 day on removal of large trunks. This was an assist of $175.00. They also, in late sprayed except Proctor St. from Fitzpatrick to Fruit St. ; December, furnished a 4 man crew and equipment for 2 Wilson St. from Gas Co. to town line; Elm St. from Pond days. More assistance will be furnished in January, 1961. to Wood St.; Lumber St. from Aselbagians to town line; South St. pole 18 to town line; Pond St.; Bear Hill Ceme­ 358 suspected trees were sampled this year. Dutch tery to Elm St.; West Main St. from First Bridge to Upton line and School St.; also Clinton St. from East Elm Disease was found in 325 trees; 10 more were found St. to town line. on State land. Through December 31st, except for 5 stumps, we Dutch Elm Control have removed 180 trees. This leaves only 10 more elms on town land, 145 on private property. Some of these Labor are being removed by the owners. Those remaining will N. L. McIntire, Supt. $268.25 have to be removed by April 1, 1961. R. Desrosiers 20.31 M. Murphy 3.00 The average cost per tree, per year, has varied from M. Berg 18.75 $13.63 to $21.60. I am forced to ask for an additional $1,000.00 to complete this removal work. Contractors

One fourth (%) of the cost of removal of private C. Lawn Tree Service $122.81 trees is billed to the owner as per the General Laws. H. C. Larter 2503.00 Chapter 32. As per our town by-law, here are the figures: Berry Press 3.03 Hopkinton Secretarial Service Received Payment 2.00 Postage 15.41 $12.20 Telephone 13.91 B. Hildrith P. G. Adams, Nails, etc. A. Mason, Jr. 21.23 5.72 R. J. Smith 2.50 F. Moriarty 3.75 N. L. McINTIRE 2.63 G. Oliver Moth Superintendent R. A. Taylor 4.50 C. Austin 5.63 P. Nordstrom 3.50 Total $55.94

Poison Ivy

Labor N. L. McIntire $89.00 M. Stratton 11.26 M . Berg 60.38 H. Desrosiers 1.25 McIntire Landscape Truck & Sprayer 138.00

This operation is a joint project with brush control for the Highway and Tree Depts. All the roadsides were

94 95 Fugitive From Justice 1 TOWN OF HOPKINTON No Lights 1 22 POLICE DEPARTMENT Requests for Suspension of Licenses January 20, 1961 Again, I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Board of Selectmen, the Auxiliary Police and my fellow To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: officers for their co-operation during the year 1960.

Gentlemen: Respectfully submitted, The following is a list of activities of the police de­ FRANCIS X . BOWKER partment for the year 1960. Chief of Police Accidents reported to police 71 14 Arrests SALARIES AND WAGES OF CHIEF AND Summons served 64 Warrants served 12 POLICE OFFICE,RS Ambulance Cases 68 Places of business checked daily 41 Chief Francis X. Bowker $5,200.00 Thomas Brevilia 5025.49 Number of court Cases 79 7 Frank D. Kaminsky 4675.96 Drunk Edwin Ellsworth 234.30 Non support 7 Arthur Chesmore 321.75 Operating under the influence of liquor 7 George Leal, Jr. 1049.40 Leaving the scene of an accident 5 James Lukey 460.30 Robert MacMillan 139.60 Stop sign 3 7 Richard McBride 257.70 Speeding Philip McRobert 551.25 Idle & Disorderly 1 Harry McManus 323.40 Assault & Battery 3 Chester Ranlett 172.15 Breaking & Entering wIi to commit a felony 7 John Rotchford 194.75 Timothy Sullivan 436.75 Larceny 4 8 Leslie Taylor 711.25 Conspiracy Walter Wright 147.00 Reckless Driving 2 Edward Brunetta 78.00 Manslaughter 2 Leo Touzjian 31.40 Using M/V W j O authority 1 Edward McCormick 7.80 No Passing Zone 1 Marilyn Lukey 250.00 5 Operating as to Endanger Total $20,268.25 Operating After Right Suspended 1 Refusing to Obey Officer 2 Respectfully submitted, Illegitimacy 1 Assault WIi to Rape 1 FRANCIS X. BOWKER Failure to Keep Right 1 Malicious Destruction of Property 1 Chief of Police 96 97 BILLS FOR 1960 May Berry Press $17.55 January Hopkinton Drug 2.70 New England Tel. & Tel. $44.55 Paul M. Phipps 372.17 Rowan Motors 36.28 Bowker-Hamblin-Malmquist 35.90 Charles Clougherty 4.00 Terry's Service 1.00 Mass. Chiefs Police Assn. 10.00 New England Tel. & Tel. 48.00 Francis Lockhart 16.00 Francis Lockhart 24.00 Kenny's Service Station 5.50 $501.32 $116.33 February June New England Tel. & Tel. $45.15 Tony's TV & Radio Repair $22.20 Terry Coal & Oil 147.00 Natick Auto Sales 14.46 Osbourns 2.27 Hopkinton Cleaners 9.00 Kenny's Service Station 6.00 Marlboro Coal Co. 112.80 King's Service 4.50 New England Tel. & Tel. 40.55 George Voorhees Co. 7.70 Hopkinton Fuel Supply 3.00 Rayem Enterprises 18.25 Comm. of Mass. 5.00 $230.87 $207.01

March July Francis Bowker $1.20 Rayem Enterprises $12.75 Kenny's Service .70 Kenny's Service 31.45 King's Service 1.50 Francis Lockhart 6.00 Colella's Market 1.54 George Voorhees 11.25 Francis Lockhart 8.00 BOWker-Hamblin-Malmquist 32.30 George Voorhees 7.10 New England Tel. & Tel. 42.25 Hopkinton Fuel Supply 18.30 $136.00 Irvines Service 2.00 Marlboro Coal Co. 109.16 August New England Tel. & Tel. 43.65 $193.15 New England Tel. & Tel. $47.25 Hopkinton Fuel Supply 2.00 Marlboro Coal Co. 120.99 April King's Service 70.95 $47.25 Hopkinton Cleaners 3.00 New England Tel. & Tel. Natick Auto Sales 82.63 Paul M. Phipps 259.45 42.20 Charles Clougherty 20.00 Franklin Paint Co. Town of Framingham Framingham Motor Parts 6.32 250.00 $596.82 Osbourns 1.71 10.00 Francis Lockhart September Natick Auto Sales 47.85 Kenny's Service 20.75 New England Tel. & Tel. $47.85 P. G. Adams 4.05 Bates Stationery 6.80 Bowker-Hamblin-Malmquist 51.80 Hopkinton Cleaners 3.00 Gorham Fire Equipment 2.60 George Voorhees 19.05 $493.98 Hopkinton Drug 6.00 98 99 Kenny's Service 19.30 Francis Lockhart 46.00 $148.00 TOWN OF HOPKINTON

October BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT Natick Auto Sales $36.45 Modern Hardware 66.20 Marwyn Co. 19.50 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: New England Tel. & Tel. 49.80 15.20 Kenny's Service Gentlemen: Marlboro Coal Co. 123.98 Farrar Co. 15.00 $326.13 This report includes the building activities beginning January 1, 1960 through December 31, 1960. November New Dwellings New England Tel. & Tel. $54.92 12 Francis Lockhart 16.00 Garages 4 George Voorhees 8.75 King's Service 7.05 Barns 1 2.50 Farrar Co. Kennels 1 Francis Bowker 1.20 $90.42 Additions to Dwellings 5 Additions to Other Buildings December 3 Marlboro Goal Co. $215.22 37.66 New England Tel. & Tel. Respectfully submitted, Comm. of Mass. 100.00 David Beattie 4.25 George Voorhees 97.00 King's Service 3.50 FRANCIS X. BOWKER Kenny's Service 1.00 H. Carlton Pierce Jr. 7.50 Farrar Co. 2.50 Building Inspector Art's Auto Body 20.00 $488.73 Appropriation (including state police school) $3,651.20 Expenses 3,548.76 Balance $ 102.44 AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS George Leal, Jr., Daniel McKenzie Officer in charge Claude Mieras Albert Aharonian Bert Price Donald Carey Henry Smith Francis Lockhart Leo Touzjian Edward McConnack John Ward 100 lOI MuniCipal Services Inc., tubing & fittings SEVENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL 948.10 Neptune Meter Co., meters & parts 927.72 REPORT OF THE WATER BOARD Charles L. Lynch Co., valves & fittings 499.92 T. J. Terry, fuel oil 579.01 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960 Chamberlain Co., hydrants 405.00 H. R. Prescott & Sons., supplies 332.15 Cities Service Oil Co., gasoline 303.30 Harr Motor Co., new motor 233.87 To the Citizens of Hopkinton: New England T&T Co., phones 214.05 In addition to our regular maintenance work and Sheridan & Randall, legal services 200.00 new service installations we completed another 600 feet A. Clayton Waite, registraton & of the Chamberlain Street extension. The three takers insurance 197.37 paid for all trenching, backfilling and ledge removal under H. C. Larter, contracting services 183.50 the "alternate proposal" of our "Water Main Extension J ames Bancroft, postage & supplies 124.30 Policy". This spring we will install the last section on this Eureka Pipe Co., tools & supplies 123.48 street for two more homes. Irvine Brothers, truck repairs 106.88 Coan Brothers, fuel oil 132.18 Water liens were placed on all the largest outstand­ Texaco Inc., oil & grease 104.25 ing water bills in accordance with Chapter 40 of the Gen­ Bowker Hamblin, tires 97.20 eral Laws. The results of this procedure were very good Morley Equipment Co., sharpening bits 79.71 and more liens will be forthcoming if large water bills Middlesex Label, printing 72.00 are not attended to. Chronotype Publishing Co., printing 66.00 Ford Meter Box Co., curb boxes 65.39 Water mains in use 22 miles R. C. Sullivan Co., fittings 51.66 Total services 1365 166 P. G. Adams, supplies 49.10 Hydrants Wirthmore Stores, supplies 48.12 Town services (no charge) 14 Total gallons pumped 86,000,000 Bf~M Crushed Stone Co., road patch 46.29 E. J. Thorburn, electrical work 45.00 Berry Press, printing 41.87 1960 RECEIPTS Art's Auto Body, painting truck 40.00 Bates Stationery, office supplies 38.42 WATER RECEIPTS $44,112.85 William Hamilton, postage & supplies 30.00 Installations 863.25 Riley Insurance Agency, bond 30.00 Miscellaneous 1,073.05 Rilco Supply Co., fittings 29.46 2,148.90 Water Liens Patten's Heating Co., fittings 25.04 $48,198.05 Rayem Enterprises, paint & gloves 20.73 Tropical Paint Co. , paint 19.43 Builders Iron Foundry, charts 18.99 Material Expenditures Worcester Acetylene Co., tanks 17.33 McBride Bottle Gas, tank gas 11.15 Boston Edison Co., power & lights $3,863.30 Bruno Pulnik, flowers 10.00 Shahmoon Industries, pipe 3,505.92 Webb Supply Co., fittings 9.28 Pyne Sand & Stone Co., contracting Milford Auto Parts, truck parts 8.25 & material 1,736.89 102 103 Pierce Perry Co., wrenches 8.01 King's Auto Service, truck repairs 7.50 Seavers Express, freight 5.91 ANNUAL REPORT OF HOPKINTON Hobbs & Warren, forms 2.85 CEMETERY REPORT Woods Superette, supplies 1.17 Farrar Company, batteries 1.00 To the Citizens of Hopkinton: $15,722.25 There are now seven town cemeteries receiving reg­ ular care and maintenance. The brush has beeI'. cleared Labor Expenditures in the Bear Hill Cemetery and it was mowed four times last year. William Hamiiton, engineer Fruit St. $3,912.50 Ralph Whalen, Fruit St. and Trees in Evergreen Cemetery that were damaged by reading meters 1,154.50 fire were replaced and extensive trimming was done on Charles McIntyre, superintendent 3,998.10 other trees along the roads in that cemetery. Henry Pyne, labor 4,126.40 J ames Bancroft, collector 800.00 Hot-topping was done on the road receiving the most William Hamilton, clerk 600.00 use in Evergreen Cemetery and work was done to open Franklin Chase, labor 397.25 up 200 lots in the new section of the cemetery. E. Madelyn Bancroft, typewriting 168.00 Ralph Whalen, use of car 71.60 During the year two gravel surfaced roads were Arthur Pyne, labor 14.40 made in Mount Auburn Cemetery to open up additional lots which were needed. $15,242.75 TOTAL The following by-laws were accepted by the town at the Special Town Meeting in Sept. Material expenditures $15,722.25 Labor expenditures 15,242.75 "Winter burials are prohibited when snow on the Notes and Interest 14,990.65 road necessitates plowing." $45,955.65 "The Board of Cemetery Commissioners has the right to restrict the planting of trees and flowers on any Respectfully submitted, lot." JAMES W. BANCROFT "All work done in any cemetery shall be done under WILLIAM T. HAMILTON the supervision of the Sexton." CHARLES McINTYRE Cemetery General Account Water Board Labor Morris Berg $24.75 Arthur Chesmore, Jr. 10.63 Joseph Coyle 2.81 Herve Desrosiers 10.00 Roland Desrosiers 152.19

104 105 Robert Hamilton 4.25 Cemetery Trust Fund ACCOWlt James Keefe 6.00 Nathan Keith, Jr. 12.75 Labor 21.57 Frank McIntire Joseph Coyle $22.81 Nelson L. McIntire 391.50 19.00 Herve Desrosiers 75.02 Donald !>,~ cr!'isette, Jr. Roland Desrosiers 137.52 James :Murrhy 71.75 170.50 Eugene Gassett 10.50 Paul Ilo!fe;.) Michael Guerrier 38.75 JO!1!1 Rousc;eau 48.00 8.25 Raymond Holt 49.75 Law.·encc ;3trati:on Joseph Martin 5.00 1\1errill Stratton 43.13 84.00 Frank McIntire 31.56 J chn K. Tcn'Y Nelson L. McIntire 524.50 Peter Wood 30.00 41.50 3.00 James Murphy Allan Wright Paul Rolfes 150.50 $1,114.08 John Rousseau 90.75 Total Lawrence Stratton 85.13 Merrill Stratton 99.15 Supplies and Services David Walsh 23.45 John Ward 97.85 P. G. Adams $12.25 Peter Wood 77.50 Charles Bailey Co. 111.50 Allan Wright 2.75 Central Products Co. 553.24 Louis Chouinard 44.00 $1,563.98 Lois E. Guyton, clerk 100.00 ':) .10 Lois E. Guyton, postage t..b ••() 76.61 Hopkinton Fuel Supply Co. Respectfully submitted, Howard Larter 415.00 McIntire's Landscape Service 1,125.87 Francis Moriarty, advertising 4.00 Jeremiah Mullins 175.00 CHARLES H. WRIGHT, Chairman 266.22 Lawrence Prouty Co. LOIS E. GUYTON, Clerk Pyne Sand and Gravel Co. 1,006.25 Seguin Power Co. 6.63 ALMON F. CUNNINGHAM Sheridan and Randall, legal services 20.00 Western Tool Supply Co. 27.71 \i\Teston Nurseries 394.03 Andrew Williams 12.25 \i\Tirthmore Stores 370.35 $4,724.42

Town Appropriation 2,600.00 Fire Insurance 1,000.00 Opening and closing graves 2,238.50 Total General Fund $5,838.50 Orders Drawn 5,838.50 Balance on Hand .00

106 107 Office, business men, etc. We have asked for another $500. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTfi'IEN in our budget this year to complete numbering the rest of the Town. The Board wishes to thank Mr. Bartlett for an excellent job and report. To the Citizens of Hopkinton: We continued our project of installing and replacing We respectfully submit the two hundred and thirty­ street signs on a small scale. We plan to continue this seventh annual printed report of the officers and com­ and it should be completed in a few years so that all mittees of the Town of Hopkinton for the year ending streets will have attractive easily read signs. December 31, 1960. Various and sundry licenses and permits were issued During the year the Board held many special meet­ at the discretion of the Board. ings in addition to their regular sessions with individuals and attempted to carry out their duties for the best in­ We are submitting an article to create a conservation terest of the Town. committee, whose duties would be to preserve some of the local natural beauty peculiar to Hopkinton. There are no legal suits pending against the Town at this writing. The Board wishes to express their thanks The Board meets every first and third Wednesday of and praise to our Town Counsel Robert Nealon for his the month and will be happy to schedule a special meet­ help and counsel over the past year with our legal ing at any time. problems.

At the annual Town Meeting, March 7, 1960, the We appreciate the cooperation and efforts of all the Town officials over the past year. Board was charged with auctioning the Highway Barn at a minimum price of $20,000. The auction was held­ however, the highest bid received was $5000. which was Respectfully submitted, refused by the Board. At a later special Town Meeting the Board was authorized to sell the barn for $10,000. and DAVID F. WHALEN, Chairman this was accomplished. The barn was sold to Daniel HERMAN L. LARTER Collella for $10,000. with the stipulation that the Town be allowed to continue to use it rent free. We would like JOSEPH P. SPINAZOLA to thank Mr. Collella for his cooperation in this matter.

The Board also sold approximately 45 acres of tax SELECTMEN'S INCIDENTALS title land on School St. at public auction and the highest bid was $10,550. which was accepted by the Board. The land will now bring tax revenue to the Town. Mass. Selectmen's Ass'n., dues $25.00 New England Tel. & Tel. Co., During the year South Street was approved as a telephone service 146.50 Chapter 90 Highway and takings were staked out by the Electime Appliance Service, Highway Engineer. The road should be completed within electrical service 72.00 the next few years and should be a great asset to our Donald Morrisette, postage 5.00 new industrial area, which lies between the proposed Assoc. Town Finance Committee, dues 15.00 Route 495 and South Street. E. E. Mariner, books 24.64 Thomas Brevilia, services 10.00 The contract for numbering the houses and lots in Richard Whalen, postage 12.20 the Town ,vas awarded to Ernest Bartlett and he has Framingham News, advertising 68.66 completed it and the reports have been given to the Post Village Store, supplies 1.25

108 109 Hobbs & Warren, Inc., supplies 19.36 Rayem Enterprises, supplies 31.00 Middlesex County Selectmen's Ass'n., Francis Bowker, rental P.O. box 1.20 dues 9.00 Collela's Market, supplies 1.54 Westboro Auto Body, repairs 288.68 Irvine Bros., repairs 2.00 Francis Moriarty, advertising 158.51 Marlboro Coal Co., gasoline 682.15 Univ. of Massachusetts, Franklin Paint Co., supplies 42.20 selectmen's seminar 20.00 Framingham Motor Parts, supplies 6.32 Boston Edison Co., Natick Auto Sales, repairs 181.39 lights (old high school) 26.25 P. G. Adams, supplies 4.05 Mass. Fed. of Planning Boards, dues 5.00 Bowker-Hamblin-Malmquist, repairs 87.70 Mass. Mun. auditing & Acc't. Ass'n., dues 5.00 Bowker-Hamblin-I-.1almquist, supplies 32.30 Norman Packard, Sr., maps 13.50 Gorham Fire Equipment Co., supplies 2.60 Webb Supply Co., street signs 101.84 Berry Press, supplies 17.55 Zoning Bulletin, books 16.00 Hopkinton Drug, supplies 8.70 Sheer Sign Co., street signs 95.00 Terry's Service Station, supplies 6.00 Bates Stationery, supplies 5.15 Tony's T. V. & Radio, repairs 22.20 Victor Adding Machine Co., supplies 75.00 Hopkinton Drive-In Cleaners, Mass. Selectmen's Ass'n., books 4.25 cleaning blankets 15.00 Comm. of Mass., street signs 10.01 Town of Framingham, Berry Press, supplies 34.75 rental, police lockup 250.00 Richard Whalen, clerk 300.00 Bates Stationery, supplies 6.80 Francis Lockhart, flag custodian 50.00 Modern Hardware, supplies 66.20 Ernest Bartlett, street number listing 475.00 Marwyn Co., supplies 19.50 Joseph Spinazola, transportation 10.00 Farrar Co., repairs 20.00 Francis Bowker, posting warrants 20.00 Francis Bowker, postage 1.20 Comm. of Mass., state police school 100.00 TOTAL $2,122.55 David Beattie, repairs 4.25 H. Carleton Peirce, photos 7.50 Art's Auto Body, repairs 20.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT TOTAL $18,610.13 Police Officers, payroll $15,080.12 New England Tel. & Tel. Co., telephone service 550.13 TOWN HALL Hopkinton Fuel Supply Co., supplies 23.30 Paul Phipps, insurance 631.62 Hopkinton Fuel Supply Co., fuel oil $608.10 Rowen Motor Sales, repairs 36.28 Patten's Plumbing & Heating Co., Charles H. Clougherty Co., supplies 24.00 repairs 239.73 Mass. Chief of Police Ass'n., dues 10.00 Boston Edison Co., lights 212.31 Francis Lockhart, photos 126.00 T. J. Terry Coal Co., fuel oil 516.88 Kenny's Service Station, repairs 67.40 Rochester Germicide Co., supplies 68.80 Kenny's Service Station, supplies 32.50 Village Store, supplies 5.69 T. J. Terry Coal Co., fuel oil 147.00 P. G. Adams, supplies 5.09 Osbourn's supplies 3.98 John Kenna, P.A. system (rental) 30.00 Kings Auto Sales, repairs 74.45 Kenny's Service Station, supplies 13.02 Kings Auto Sales, supplies 13.05 Electime Appliance Co., repairs 50.64 George B. Voorhees Co., repairs 26.15 Comm. of Mass., town hall license 25.00 George B. Voorhees Co., supplies 124.80 Brown & Smith, supplies 13.15

110 111 Day Pharmacy, supplies .98 COLLECTION OF GARBAGE William E. Thomas, repairs 19.75 Wirthmore Stores, repairs 95.96 Carl Graham $4,700.00 Daniel J. Mullen, repairs 155.75 Francis Potter, janitor 2,200.00 LEGAL EXPENSES TOTAL $4,260.88 Sheridan & Randall $795.00 Robert T. Nealon 205.00 HOPKINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY TOTAL $1,000.00 Library, payroll $5,197.20 American Heritage, supplies 25.24 H.A.A. CLUBHOUSE H. W. Wilson Co., supplies 31.40 Gaylord Bros., supplies 110.58 American Library Ass'n., dues 6.00 Hopkinton Fuel Supply Co., fuel oil $155.58 American Corp., supplies 10.00 Boston Edison Co., lights 28.76 Marineer Books, supplies 3.64 Patten's Plumbing & Heating Co., repairs 9.00 Regent Book Co., supplies 37.53 T. J. Terry Coal Co. , fuel oil 169.68 Thames Book Co., supplies 1,312.02 Coan Bros., fuel oil 26.28 A. A. Haubner, supplies 3.04 John J. Hanifin, caretaker 500.00 Salem Press, Inc., supplies 8.95 C. S. Hammond Co., supplies 48.04 TOTAL $889.60 Martin Murray Corp., supplies 40.01 Dura Binding Co., supplies 23.95 SPECIAL H.A.A. ACCOUNT Std. Reference Works Pub. Co., supplies 1.83 Brown & Smith, supplies 2.77 Patten's Plumbing & Heating Co., TOTAL $6,844.20 repairs $105.75 Howard Larter, repairs 74.00

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION TOTAL $179.75

Riley Insurance Agency $2,582.10

BLANKET INSURANCE

Gerald Doherty $ 393.81 A. Clayton Waite 1,088.82 Paul Phipps 3,498.39 TOTAL $4,981.02

CARE OF TOWN DUMP

Charles J. McIntyre $2,000.00 112 113 TOWN OF HOPKINTON Nellie J. Tayor, Housewife Elm St. Robert Wilson, Retired 28 Hayden Rowe St. JURY LIST 1961 Ann K. Riordan, Housewife Proctor St. Martha J. Keough, Housewife 109 Main St. Agatha M. Pearson, Librarian 70 Main St. Ross A. Annis, Engineer North Mill St. Robert F. Bacon, Sales Representative Fruit St. Walter Baker, Retired 73 Hayden Rowe St- Francis Lockhart, Photographer 35 Main St. James W. Bancroft, Electrician 11 Grove St. William Carmody, Clerk Hayward St. William A. Bancroft, Mechanic 73 Grove St. Lillian M. Cross, Clerk 50 Grove St. Paul R. Bogosian, Barber 10 Ray St. Amos O. Holt, Jr., Inspector Elm St. Raym.ond E. Bowker, Foreman 264 Hayden Rowe St. Thea P. Shepard, Housewife Lumber St. Martha E. Burke, Housewife 25 Hayden Rowe St. Stephen Fleming, Inspector 147 Hayden Rowe St. John E. Cahill, Postal Clerk 11 CSt. Virginia McManus, Clerk 42 Church St. Gerald J. Cassidy, Bus Operator 75 Grove St. Hazel S. Byers, Housewife 3 Marshall Ave. Franklin L. Chase, Carpenter 29 Ash St. Mary C. Ward, Housewife 67 Main St. Harold W. Claflin, Retired W. Main St. Helen V. Savino, Housewife 104 Main St. Joseph J. Colella, Farmer 158 Hayden Rowe St. Gerald S. Yeaton, Heating Engineer Fenton St. John T. Cowern, Coil Winder Highland St. John O'Brien, Security Guard Amherst Rd. Albert E Bishop, ~, 1echanic 27 Hayden Rowe St. Marie L. Chesmore, Hairdresser 2 Hayden Rowe St. Frank I. Edmunds, Machinist Highland St. Marion L. McCauley, Clerk 83 E. Main St. Lawrence A. Jones, Maintenance W. Main St. Edward H. McCormack, Mechanic 45 Main St. Lois H. Dodson, Housewife 43 E. Main St. Mary H. Gredowski, Hairdresser 67 Main St. Aubrey W. Doyle, Security Guard Elm St. William F. Kenney, Mechanic 6 B St. Raymond J. MacMillan, Clerk 30 Grove St. DAVID F. WHALEN, Chairman Anthony Maffeo, Steam Fitter 128 Hayden Rowe St. G. L incoln Magee, Tool Engineer 20 E. Main St. HERMAN L. LARTER Daniel .J. l,,1:acKenzie, Electronic Technician 37 Grove St. Donald J . McIntyre, Merchant Wood St. JOSEPH P. SPINAZOLA Elmer W. McKay, Mechanic Spring St. Stuart H. Merrifield, Mechanic 5 Summer St. Selectmen of Hopkinton Raymond J. Danahy, Equipment Custodian 38 Grove St. Helen M. Danahy, Bookkeeper Cedar St. James T. Downey, Retired Downey St. Cornelius Mieras, Retired 35 Main St. Simon J. O'Connell, Retired 52 Grove St. Attest: Harold Rathburn, Repairman 26 Grove St. Stanley Rollins, Retired Wood St. Roland Temple, Mechanic W. Main St. ROBERT T. NEALON Michael J. Ward, Retired 19 Ash St. Kenneth Watson, Bus Operator 124 Hayden Rowe St. Town Clerk Charles H. Wright, Merchant W. Main St. Frank Minutoli, Mechanic 179 Hayden Rowe St. Frank Edwards, Mechanic Lake Shore Drive Gertrude E. Spinazola, Secretary W. Main St. Margaret Casey, Housewife 19 Walcott St. vVilliam Stolba, Engineer 35 Chamberlain St. Russell Stratton, Sign Writer Nebraska St. Reuel E . Strong, Instructor 21 E. Main St.

114 115 At a Special Town Meeting November 2, 1960, an REPORT OF THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL additional $9,300 was provided to complete the project.

BUILDING COMMITTEE TO THE An Open House was held January 2, 1961.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING With the completion of this ten-room addition, to­ gether with certain modifications to the existing building, Hopkinton has an eight hundred pupil Junior-Senior High School. MARCH 6, 1961 An excellent science suite has been expanded by the addition of a second general science laboratory. This Committee's assignment was to bring to com­ pletion the plans for additional school facilities which A large classroom has been provided for eventual were approved by the Special Town Meeting September use as a mechanical drawing room. The addition of this 22, 1959. The task is substantially completed. Ten rooms classroom makes possible, when necessary, the expansion have been added to the Junior-Senior High School and of the Shop into the adjacent area now used for mechani­ eight have been in use since October 24, 1960. As this cal drawing. Electrical wiring is now in place for this report is written (January 21, 1961) there remains only purpose. the formal acceptance of the work done, final settlement with the General Contractor and the Architect, the pur­ Wiring and plumbing have been installed in the class­ chase of additional furniture and equipment, and prepara­ room next to the home economics suite to make possible tion of final reports to the Massachusetts School Building the expansion of this unit as the school popUlation grows. Assistance Commission on which they base the deter­ mination of the exact amount to be paid by the State to The eight general classrooms will provide necessary the Town. elementary class space until the enrollment of grades eight through twelve forces housing these students else­ Subsequent to the Special Town Meeting, appoint­ where. It now appears that this will be in the Fall of 1963. ments were made by the Moderator and the Committee Funds were made available to the Committee as follows: organized October 21, 1959. The only change in member­ ship since that time occurred when Daniel Colella resigned because of other commitments and was replaced by Unexpended funds transferred from study committee $ 1,647 Roland Packard. Town Meeting, September 28, 1959 221,000 Following approvals of the Massachusetts School Building Commission and the Massachusetts Emergency Town Meeting, November 2, 1960 9,300 Finance Board, a contract was signed with L. W. Briggs Associates, Inc., architects. TOTAL $231,947.

General construction bids were opened February 11, While it is not possible to say exactly what the final 1960. Fourteen contractors submitted bids ranging up­ costs will be, the following tabulation is a close estimate: ward from $226,785. The contract was awarded March 8, 1960, to the lowest bidder, Cameron, Fay and Company. General Contract $196,885 Eliminations, changes and modifications in the specifica­ tions resulted in a net figure of $196,885. Work com­ Furniture and Equipment 15,950 Loam and Seeding 920 menced at once. 116 117 15,570 Architect Insurance, Fees and Services 992 ANN'OAL REPORT OF THE 1,630 Contingency Fund HOPKINTON PLANNING BOARD $231,947 TOTAL The Hopkinton Planning Board in 1960 was quite It is expected that the State will pay approximately active in three of the towns largest sub-divisions to date. $113,000. The three sub-divisions consist of a total of 138 lots, The Committee sincerely appreciates the help re­ on which there has been no building yet. ceived from the school administration, town officials and interested townspeople whose advice was sought. The Industrial Board and Planning Board recom­ mended to the Water Board the need for an adequate and future water supply to attract Industry to our town. The article was passed at a special town meeting and Respectfully submitted, thru a financial technicality became invalid.

During the year the Planning Board has become a NORMAN P. HAMILTON, member of the Framingham Area Association of Plan­ Chairman ning Boards which consists of all towns in our area. Through this association, our town is to gain by eliminat­ OLAV T. ANDERSEN ing the faults, that proved costly to other towns during rapid growth and development. Presently we are mod­ KENNETH W. CAMERON ifying our sub-division regulations in order to protect our community. JOHN F. HAGGERTY HOWARD W. JACKSON The following is a brief resume of other accomplish­ ments of your Planning Board in 1960. HERMAN L. LARTER ROLAND A. PACKARD 31 Regular meetings 3 Public hearings 16 Plans signed not requiring approval under Sub­ Division Control Law 3 Sub-Division plans approved and signed 3 Sub Division plans returned for clarification The co-operation of all town departments was very well exhibited in 1960 and is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully submitted,

RAYMOND E. BOWKER

Clerk

118 119 Aid to Dependent Children 7,523.60 REPORT OF WELFARE DEPARTMENT -1959 General Relief 28,451.95 Transferred to Surplus 17,366.28 $140,753.21 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Balance 12/ 31/ 60 $15,400.19 Hopkinton: As your Director for the Board of Public Welfare I BREAKDOWN OF RECEIPTS submit the following report for the year ending De­ Federal OAA Reimbursement $21,332.87 cember 31, 1960. Fed. OAA Admin. Reimb. 2,748.25 Federal DA Reimbursement 1,568.50 As of December 31, 1959 we had 77 cases, 63 Old Fed. DA Admin. Reimb. 377.50 Age Assistance, 3 Disability Assistance, 5 Aid to De­ Federal ADC Reimbursement 5,550.50 pendent Children and 6 General Relief, representing 100 Fed. ADC Admin. Reimb. 695.43 persons. Transferred from Lien Account 7,194.56 Returned and cancelled checks 1,398.91 During the year we handled 57 transactions involving $40,866.52 complete investigations for eligibility. Of this number 11 were found to be eligible for assistance, others were found (This total of $40,866.52 is to be ineligible, closed or transferred. 10 died, 4 men and available to the Welfare Dept.) 6 women. State OAA Reimbursement $33,248.66 State DA Reimbursement 1,947.56 As of December 31, 1960 we had 63 cases, 37 Old Age State ADC Reimbursement 3,178.71 Assistance, 14 Medical Assistance for the Aged, 3 Aid to State GR Reimbursement 1,014.00 Dependent Children, 4 Disability Assistance and 5 Gen­ Other Towns OAA 3,148.36 eral Relief, representing 78 persons. This is a decrease of Other Towns Gen. ReI. 16.10 14 cases and 22 persons. Meal Tax 3,170.97 Transferred from Lien Account 6,774.32 $52,498.68 RECEIPTS Balance on hand January 1, 1960 $10,286.88 (This total of $52,498.68 goes March 1960 appropriation $105,000.00 into Town's Cash Account) Federal OAA Reimbursement 21,332.87 Fed. OAA Administrative Reimb. 2,748.25 Federal DA Reimbursement 1,568.50 $93,365.20 Fed. DA Administrative Reimb. 377.50 Federal ADC Reimbursement 5,550.50 BILLS OWED BY TOWN OF HOPKINTON NONE Fed. ADC Adm. Reimbursement 695.43 Transferred from Lien Account 7,194.56 Returned and cancelled checks 1,398.91 Bills Due Town of Hopkinton (OAA-$824.80 DA-$50.00 Federal Old Age Assistance $145,866.52 $ 3,544.00 GR-$524.11) Federal Medical Ass't. for Aged 2,583.54 Federal Disability Assistance $156,153.40 249.00 Federal Aid to Dependent Children 656.00 State Old Age Assistance 2,774.71 EXPENDITURES State Medical Ass't. for Aged 1,722.35 Old Age Assistance and State Disability Assistance 268.15 Medical Ass't for Aged $82,883.54 State Aid to Dependent Children 396.21 Disability Assistance 4,527.84 Veteran's Administration-Hopkinton 35.00

120 121 State Share of DA 1,817.17 Gen. ReI. medical, food, fuel, etc. 7,297.27 State Share of ADC 2,50.5.18 Gen. ReI. Out of Town 3,261.38 State Share of GR 1,0.35.0.0. OAA Out of Town 1,562.96 Other Towns G.R. 1,0.24.35 $ 79,892.15 Salaries 8,698.28 Administrative 1,80.1.85

(This amount of $79,892.15 has been $42,90.5.0.1 or will be reimbursed in full) Fed. and State Admin. Hopkinton's share of OAA 15.470..24 Reimb. 3,993.36 Hopkinton's share of DA 1,0.42.17 Fed. ADC excess 188.0.8 -4,181.44 Hopkinton's share of ADC ( + 188.0.8) Town's share $38,723.57 Hopkinton's share of GR and Admin. 26,392.60. LIEN RECOVERY ACCOUNT Transferred to Surplus 17,366.28 Balance 12/ 31/ 59 $10.,626.41 60.,271.29 Receipts for 1960. 7,476.58 Less ADC Federal excess - 188.0.8 $ 60.,0.83.21 $18,10.2.99 Total actual disbursements $139,975.36 Transferred to Federal Account $7,194.56 Town of Framingham 1,274.67 Transferred to State 6,774.32 13,968.88 Town of Ashland 94.57 Town of Milford 225.27 Balance in Town Account $ 4,134.11 City of Cambridge 315.99 City of Boston 111.41 SUMMARY Estate 326.36 182.60 Balance 12/31/ 59 $ 10.,286.88 Town of Mendon March appropriation $10.5,0.0.0..0.0. Town of Natick 2,931.0.5 571.42 Receipts 33,671.96 State General Relief Transferred from Lien Account 7,194.56 $145,866.52 $18,262.30. $156,153.40 Total expenditures $123,386.93 BREAKDOWN OF DISBURSEMENTS Transferred to surplus 17,366.28 140.,753.21 Federal Share of Old Age Assistance $30.,735.0.4 $ 15,40.0..19 Federal Share of Disability Assistance 1,618.50. Respectfully submitted, Federal Share of Aid to Dependent Children 5,20.6.50. David F. Whalen, Chairman state Share of OAA 35.950..41 Joseph Spinazola BREAKDOWN OF HOPKINTON'S SHARE Hennan Larter Hopkinton's share of OAA $15,470..24 Seymour O. Wood, Director Hopkinton's share of DA 1,0.42.17 H opkinton's share of ADC Board of Public Welfare ( + 188.0.8) Gen. ReI. cash payments 3,770..86 Hopkinton, Mass.

122 123 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL FUND IN THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON ANNUAL REPORT

In addition to the 88 shares of The First National Bank of Boston Capital Stock, held by the Trustees, it of the was voted last year to increase the capital stock by a stock dividend of 700,000 shares. This stock dividend was at the rate of 1 share for each 4 shares owned as of SCHOOL COMMITTEE February 5, 1960 with a par value of $12.50. According to this plan, the Trustees received 22 additional shares, giving us a total of 110 shares of First National Bank Capital stock. This additional Certificate SDO 19371, and of the dated February 15, 1960 has been turned over to the Town Treasurer, to be held in the town's Safe Deposit Box. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The interest which has been accumulating since August, 1956 now totals $1,462.02, including the four dividends of the past year of $82.50 for each quarter, plus interest of $41.93.

At the Annual Meeting of the Trustees held Jan. 23, 1961 in the Town Hall, the same officers were elected for the ensuing year.

ARTHUR L. CHESMORE, President

ADELAIDE L. FITZGERALD, Clerk-Treasurer of the

M. ELLA McELROY TOWN OF HOPKINTON LELAND F. BERRY EDWARD W. FLOOD MASSACHUSETI'S

For the Year Ending December 31, 1960

124 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE

To the Citizens of Hopkinton: SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The School Committee respectfully submits their re­ port to the townspeople of Hopkinton for the year 1960. The three new School Committee members have been To the Hopkinton School Committee : a:l effective addition to the School Committee. Their in­ terest and new ideas have contributed to a better educa­ I herewith present my eleventh annual report of the lional program in our schools. Hopkinton Public Schools, for the year ending December The Building Committee responsible for the addition 31, 1960. to the Junior-Senior High School, are to be commended for having t he addition available to rel ~ eve our growing We are pleased to report that 1960 has been a year of spa.ce problem. As is happening in all growing towns, we marked progress and harmony in our school system. It must look now to space relief for our elementary school has been particularly gratifying to note the sympathetic to be available by 1963. understanding and co-operation that the school author­ Hopkinton is fortunate in having the quality of ities have received from the large majority of citizens and teaching staff to teach our children. From the results of parents of our students. It is generally accepted that standardized achievement tests administered throughout where there is a disposition in the home to help school the system, it was observed that our youngsters achieved personnel in their chosen task, both the home and school results that were above the national average. are the gainers. Our Administrative officers, Superintendent O'Brien, A wholesome attitude of parents toward school ac­ backed by Principals Carey and Thibodeau, have ably tivities creates an atmosphere which school people are administered the affairs of the school system. quick to notice. Students coming from an environment of There are twenty towns in Massachusetts with a indifference, or in some instances, of unfair criticism of population of 5,000 or under not in regional schools or teachers and their methods, are much more difficult to unions. Hopkinton is one of these towns. The average manage, and less can be had from them from the stand­ cost per pupil in these towns is $362.77, Hopkinton's cost point of achievement than from those whose parents and per pupil is $304.77. Thus it can be seen that Hopkinton is friends are kindly disposed and understanding. operating its schools most economically and at the same time giving all its children the facilities and educational No one can question that the habits and attitudes of opportunities, second to none. the home are either a help or a hindrance to the work of the school. Where children are permitted to keep late The Hopkinton School Committee will continue their hours, where supervised home study-or rather study efforts to see that the children of Hopkinton get the best without T.v. is not required, where cleanliness is neg­ education possible for the most economical dollar. lected, there cannot be, under ordinary circumstances, satisfactory accomplishments, or at any rate, the best SCHOOL COMMITI'EE achievements on the part of those students who go daily from such an environment to the school room. Norman Packard, Chairman Norman Hamilton, Clerk The encouragement of an intellectual atmosphere in Dorothy Love the home is full of unlimited possibilities in the prepara­ Robert Byrne Harold V. Wood tion of our youngsters for future life. Pupils who are sur­ 127 126 (Projection made according to school census of rounded by such conditions bring to our schools influences June 1960) which react to the interests of pupils toward order and good scholarship. Grade 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1-6 753 808 842 865 888 899 I cannot urge too strongly upon parents not only the 7-12 502 555 595 652 703 726 importance but the necessity for good home relationships Total 1255 1363 1437 1517 1591 1625 in preparing our youth for future citizenship. Center School Capacity 608 The future welfare and safety of our country depends Jr.-Sr. High School 800 upon two factors: the first is the education and training Total Capacity 1408 of our youngsters, so that they will be prepared and will­ ing to assume duties and responsibilities of good citizen­ Thus it can be seen that come September 1963, it will ship; the second, and the most difficult, is to arouse in our be necessary for us to either curtail our educational pro­ people their responsibilities as citizens today. gram or go on double sessions for grades 1-6 if we are to "house" all our pupils. I strongly recommend that a com­ mittee be appointed to work with the School Committee A Major Problem-Housing on this problem.

Hopkinton has accepted the challenges of the future by Changes in Personnel making every reasonable effort to follow recommenda­ tions of the Superintendent of Schools and the three During 1960 we had the following resignations: School Building Committees during the past eleven years. Programs in the schools have been revitalized, the level Mrs. Maryann Callahan, 2nd grade teacher, to West­ of teachers preparations has been raised and we have boro School System. built a beautiful Junior-Senior High School which has Mrs. Marilyn Duval, 2nd grade teacher, personal since been increased by ten rooms, in addition to construc­ ting a fourteen-room addition to the Center School. There reasons. is, however, much left to be done. Mrs. Glenna Smith, 3rd grade teacher, personal reasons. B Enrollment by grade-Oct. 1, 1960, is as follows: Mrs. Betty Smith, 6th grade teacher, to Natick School System. Grade 1 140 Grade 2 139 Mr. John Dell, 6th grade teacher, to Lexington School Grade 3 125 System. Grade 4 128 Mrs. Deborah Nasse, Art teacher, personal reasons. Grade 5 117 (86 of whom are housed at Jr.-Sr. H. S.) Mrs. Carol William, Physical Education, Girls, per­ sonal reasons. Grade 6 104 (housed at Jr.-Sr. H. S.) Mr. Edward Nealon, Junior High teacher, to Fram­ Grade 7 116 ingham School System. Grade 8 115 Grade 9 75 Grade 10 70 Additions to Hopkinton School System in 1960, in­ Grade 11 75 clude: Grade 12 51 Miss Kathleen McCarte-Perry Normal School '59, Suffolk University, B.S. in Ed. '60-2nd grade. Grand Total 1255 129 128 Miss Joanmarie Barry-Perry Normal School '59, for the students of Grades 7 through 12. Now that the Suffolk University, B.S. in Ed. '60-2nd grade. period of initial organization is completed, the functional services of the department have begun to be more fully Mrs. Gail Heald-State Teachers College, Oneonta, operative. N.Y., B.S. in Ed. '60-3rd grade. Mr. Raymond Buell-Boston University '54, B.S. in A description of these services follows: Ed.-6th grade. Mr. Buell has taught in Lexington the past three years. Occupational Information Mr. Charles Barber-Bridgewater Teachers College '55, B.S. in Ed.-6th grade. Mr. Barber has taught in the The Occupational Information Program Series spon­ Boston Public School System and at North Reading, Mass. sored by Northeastern University continues to provide speakers of the highest caliber throughout the school. Mr. Thomas O'Neil-Boston College '57, B.S., in year. Over fifteen professional men spoke to Senior High Math.-Junior H.S. Mr. O'Neil has taught in the Boston i:)chool groups about a wide range of occupational oppor­ Public School System during school year of '58-59. tunities and, this Fall, two assemblies were held for the Miss Judith Bryant-Wellesley College '60, A.B.­ entire High School devoted to the world of work and the Girls Physical Education, grades 7-12. processes involved in job and college admission interviews. It was the good fortune of the Hopkinton Guidance Di­ Mr. Bernard McMahon-Mass. College of Art '60, rector to be invited to attend and participate in various B.S. in Ed.-Art Supervisor, grades 1-12. meetings at Northeastern University which were devoted to planning the occupational programs for the 1960-61 Additions to staff because of increased enrollment in­ school year. Such participation helped to insure speakers clude the following: on occupations that were most appropriate for our stu­ Miss Mary Lou McCarty-Perry Normal '60-2nd dents. grade. A special Career Day for the Eighth Grade was held Mrs. Frances Keller-Boston University '60, B.S. in in the beginning of May in conjunction with the Hopkin­ Ed.-5th grade. ton Kiwanis Club. Through the efforts of Mr. Edmund L. Mr. Belknap Emery-Clark University '54, A.B., Mullen, Chairman of the Kiwanis Vocational Guidance Worcester State Teachers College '56, B.S. in Ed. Mr. Committee, a complete tour of the Fisher Body and Chev­ Emery has taught in Grafton High School for the past 4 rolet Plant in Framingham was arranged, and speakers years.-8th grade. were provided for an afternoon career panel.

General Numerous films were shown to interested groups throughout the year and representatives of nearby hos­ Following last years procedure overall information pitals spoke on several occasions to the girls of the Junior pertinent to the Center and Junior-Senior High Schools and Senior Classes. In the late Fall, a member of the can be found in the reports of Principals Carey and Thi­ Women's Auxiliary to the Middlesex West District Medi­ bodeau which are herewith attached. However, I believe cal Society spoke about nursing scholarships. a report on a few recent additions to our curriculums since entering our neVT building would prove enlightening An Armed Forces panel composed of members from to our citizenry-namely guidance, physical education, all services spoke in the Spring to boys in the High School. music and school lunch program. A slide program of an exploratory occupational nature was presented to the Junior High students to encourage Guidance Report thought about the world of work. A review of the guidance program of the past year finds continued effort to improve the guidance services Several occupational information services are sub­ scribed to, Federal Funds covering their cost. Such serv­ 130 13:1. ices proviCle the latest information on job requirements college preparatory students in the current Senior Class and employment outlook. Much use is also made of free in their junior year, stressing the importance of the prac­ materials and pamphlets which are printed continually tice value of the College Board tests in the junior year. with data on an unlimited range of occupations. To further aid the students in their preparation fer these important examinations, classes have been established in both English and Math for college bound Juniors and Sen­ Testing iors which meet twice a week and concentrate on the skills The testing program of this department continues to necessary to successfully complete the examination. Sim­ accumulate all available information on the abilities and ilar classes can be attended by students on an outside-of­ aptitudes of all students in the Junior-Senior High School. school basis, but at considerable cost. Interested students Records received from the Center School include complete in their Junior year may also take the Merit Scholarship data on a student's intelligence, reading ability, and Qualifying Test and a member of the Senior Class in the achievement as measured on the Stanford Achievement past two years has received a Letter of Commendation Test, Otis Test of Intelligence, etc. from the Merit Scholarship Corporation for outstanding results on this test. To supplement these records, testing of aptitude is done on the Seventh and Eighth Grade level with the Testing in the Senior year is limited to the College administration of the Sequential Tests of Educational Board Examination for the college preparatory students Progress; an achievement test in reading and mathema­ and the General Aptitude Test Battery administered by tics, and the School and College Ability Tests which mea­ the Massachusetts State Employment Security Division sures aptitude in both the quantitative and verbal areas. for the commercial and general curriculum students. This These tests are produced by the Educational Testing latter test battery is helpful for proper job placement and Service of Princeton, New Jersey, and are scored by them the results are kept on file at the Framingham Employ­ to insure complete validity. Results are sent home with ment Security Division Office. This test battery is also the students in both grades. used as the admissions test for nearby trade schools. The purpose of the entire testing program is to aid A measurement of intelligence takes place on both the in the proper placement of each youngster in his curricu­ Eighth and Tenth Grade levels, this program being spon­ lum selection and the results of all tests are available to sored by funds of the National Defense Education Act. the members of the teaching staff of the Junior-Senior All students who enter the High School for the first time High School. are also tested. Placement Additional aptitude testing is done in the Tenth Grade on the Differential Aptitude Tes~: with scoring College and advanced educational placement con­ being done by the Psychological Corporation in New tinues to be a priority function of the guidance office. York This test covers a wide range of academic and voca­ tional aptitudes and the results are made available to both The second annual Tri-Town College Information students and parents. Night was held in October at the Holliston High School and was sponsored jointly by the guidance offices of Hop­ A record of vocational interests is obtained in Grade kinton, Holliston, Northboro, Northbridge, and Ashland. Eleven with each pupil taking the Kuder Vocational Pref­ Representatives from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, erence Record, an instrument designed to measure fields Boston University, Wheaton College, Framingham State of vocational and occupational interest. Members of Grade College, Emerson College, Northeastern University, Bos­ Eleven in the college preparatory section are encouraged ton College, Simmons College, Worcester Polytechnic In­ to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test in Oc­ stitute, University of Massachusetts, Brown University, tober and the Scholastic Aptitude Test in Mayas a form Worcester State College and Springfield College were in of preparation for their College Entrance Examinations in attendance to answer the questions of students and their Senior year. Letters were sent home to all families of parents from the three neighboring communities. 132 133 Follow-Up Study Throughout the school year there is a continual flow of college admissions officers visiting the guidance office An effort was made to determine the progress of our and talking with groups of interested students. Efforts college preparatory sections in college with a follow-up were made to have representatives from all the leading study of the first semester grades of all members of the secretarial schools talk with girls in the commercial cur­ Class of 1959. riculum and many of these officers did provide this oppor­ tunity for the current Senior Class. An up-to-date file is With twenty students enrolled in 17 different colleges kept on all the latest scholarship information and admis­ and universities, a breakdown of grades was as follows: sion information and is always available to the students. A: 4; B: 36; C: 42; D: 14; F: 5. A total of 82 grades of "c" or better out of the 101 grades received indicates a Of the 71 members of the Class of 1960, 22 went on class of high ability and one that has been well prepared to degree granting institutions of higher learning; 2 en­ in the fundamental skills necessary for success in college. tered secretarial schools; 1 entered a school of nursing; A similar study will be conducted with the Class of 1960. 3 went to technical instItutes; 2 entered trade school; 12 entered the armed forces; and the remainder obtained a Counseling Services wide variety of jobs. The heart of any guidance service should necessarily lie in the counseling area. Guidance services are primarily This is where the Hopkinton High School graduates intended to function on an individual basis with group of 1960 went to college: sessions reserved for dissemination of information or testing. It is the counseling process that is designed to Maine Maritime Academy 2 provide individual attention to an individual student. To­ New England Conservatory of Music 1 ward this goal, all members of the student body in grades University of Massachusetts 1 8 through 11 were interviewed by the guidance director Tufts University 1 at least once during the school year with Seniors sched­ Wesleyan University 1 uled on a regular basis and according to their needs. Smith College 1 Boston University 4 An attempt was made to talk with every student who Framingham State College 1 received failing grades in any subject on his regular re­ Nichols College 1 port card and to those students who received excessive Bucknell University 2 deficiencies. Many evenings in the Spring were set aside Los Angeles Harbor College 1 for parent conferences and it is the hope of the guidance Berklee School of Music 1 director that more parents will avail themselves of the Cornell University 1 opportunity as a similar scheduling is planned for this Worcester Junior College 1 spring. Evening conferences are always available Boston College 1 throughout the school year by appointment. University of Connecticut 1 Fitchburg State College 1 Middlebury College 1 Conferences Through the year the Neighborhood Guidance Asso­ It is also interesting to note that those seniors in the ciation has held periodic meetings which have been con­ top quarter of their college preparatory class were ac­ cerned with mutual guidance functions of various nearby cepted on the average of two colleges each including such communities. Guidance Directors represented in this As­ schools as Harvard, Williams and Ohio Wesleyan. It is a sociation are from Hopedale, Ashland, Holliston, Milford, general observation of the guidance office that there is Grafton, Mendon-Upton, Westboro, Uxbridge, and Hop­ little need for concern about college entrance for those kinton. Attending these meetings has always been a who earn qualifying grades in this High School. On schol­ worth-while experience as it is through the sharing of arship awards, over $3000 was awarded to the Class of ideas and information that there is an opportunity for 1960. 135 134 constant evaluation of existing services and a chance to Volley ball 3 weeks improve upon them. Nearly the complete membership of Softball 4 weeks the Association, including Hopkinton's director, attended Tennis 4 weeks the annual New England Guidance Association Confer­ Student-directed 3 weeks ence in Manchester, Vermont, in October where the entire two day meeting of over 600 guidance personnel was de­ The seemingly nebulous last category of "student­ voted to helping the under-achiever. A complete report of directed" will perhaps be among the highlights of the this meeting is available in the guidance office and funds year. Several students have particular talents which they necessary to attend were made available by the National are capable of leading a class in and which otherwise Defense Education Act. would not be taugh't:! Included in these student-jed classes will be ballet and acrohatics which will be benefi­ Physical Education-Girls cial to stUdents, teacher, and leader! Not included in the schedule but occasionally interspersed for variety will be The Girls' Physical Education program for Grades 7 bowling and exercises for both posture and weight. through 12 includes approximately 250 students. With each girl 2.ttending classes only twice a week, the develop­ ment of the sl,dlls themselves is sometimes slow. However, The Junior High Girls' program will be similar to that the emphasis should not be on individual skill, I think, par­ of the High School with the addition of kickball. Also, ticularly with young girls who are at the age when they're relatively more time will be spent with them in teaching trying to be young ladies rather than young athletes! the skills and rules of sports which are new to them. Physical education has a threefold purpose this year. 1) Obviously the classes demand the physical exercise of In addition to the regular gym classes, the girls are the body which is so necessary but apt to be lost in the given the opportunity during activity period for a third rush of classes and homework. 2) Rather than excelling period a week, participating on a voluntary basis. During in the skill, the girls should, while applying the methods the fall and sprmg months this program will be an exten­ of the skill, become more co-ordinated and graceful, eras­ sion of gym class activities. During the winter months, ing all traces of youthful awkwardness. 3) Within the however, an intramural program in basketball will be context of team play, each girl should develop social held. The Junior High homerooms will compete against growth; each player has a responsibility to her team. As each other, while the High School will have class teams. an effective captain she must become a leader; as a team­ Already over one hundred girls have signed up for par­ mate she must blend with the efforts of the whole team. ticipation. These, then, are the three goals of the 1960-1961 Girls' Physical Education program: 1) physical exercise, 2) The 4 weeks allotted for the American Association development of co-ordination and grace, and 3) social for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation tests in­ growth. cludes a first testing in the fall followed in the spring by a re-testing program. Each girl is marked on her achieve­ Accordingly, the program for the year involves the ment in each of the seven skills required, (pull ups, sit­ following rough outline: ups, shuttle run, standing broad jump, 50 yd. dash, soft­ ball throw and 600 yd. run walk), according to national Field hockey 5 weeks norms. It is my opinion that the greatest value of these Soccer 2 weeks tests for the girls in Hopkinton is not in determining the Physical Fitness tests 4 weeks specific achievement level of each girl on each test, but Basketball 5 weeks rather in finding improvement by that girl from the fall Badminton 3 weeks to spring period. Some girls will always be below average Apparatus 4 Weeks in skill, as will some always be above, but as long as each Ropes continues improving, she has given effort and the pro­ Parallel bars gram may be considered a success for her. These A.A.H.­ Rings P.E.R. tests provide an excellent measuring guide for Horse identifying the presence or lack of such improvement. 136 137 In conclusion, then, I should like to refer back to the Basketball 4 weeks four objectives of this physical education program. How Gymnastics 8 weeks can we know at the end of the year whether they have Volleyball 4 weeks been met or not? Physical exercise will naturally occur in Track and Field 4 weeks every class; improved co-ordination can partially be meas­ Softball 3 weeks ured ;n the A.A.H.P.E.R. test and re-tcst comparisons; Physical Fitness test 2 weeks social growth will depend upon good leadership- and the efforts of the individual to accept responsibility; and finally, it is hoped that these activities will be continued Besides the regular program of physical education, by the students in their spare time, both now and after intramural leagues at the Junior High level started in their grac1uatiol1. football, basketball, and softball. Approximately eighty boys took part in the program. Much of the organizing and officiating is carried out, under supervision by mem­ Physical Edu.cation-Boys bers of the Hopkinton High School Leadership Club. More The physical education program at Hopkinton Junior­ will be mentioned about this group later on. Senior High School is aimed at the twin goals of educa­ tion of and through the physical. Provision has also been made at the eighth and ninth grade level for a football and a basketball team. These two The first goal, education of the physical, is reached teams have regular faculty coaches and play on abbrevi­ by introducing the many varied activities made available ated schedule. About fifty boys take part in these two by the equipment and facilities present. It is not enough programs. to educate the large muscle groups such as those found in the legs, arms and abdomen. We must also educate such as the extensors flexors of the fingers, toes, and the The Hopkinton High School Leadership Club whose muscles of balance and good posture. prime interest is in the area of gymnastics, was organ­ ized on an informal basis last December. The Club has The large muscle groups are exercised through activ­ regular practice sessions both during the school's activ­ ities of running, jumping, and weight supportive activi­ ity periods and after school. There are about thirty boys ties. The small muscle groups are exercised through more in the Club. Plans are under way for a tri-schoo! meet delicate activities such as volleyball, basketball, and gym­ with two neighboring towns for the coming year. There nastic activities. are also plans this year for a gymnastic exhibition to take place in the school gym. The second goal, education through the physical, is arrived at through the "give and take" aspects of physical It would be very unfitting indeed to omit mention of activities and group games. In the gym and on the play­ our physical fitness testing program in this report. The ing field there are many opportunities which welcome a American Association of Health, and Physical Education lesson in social living leadership and "getting along with and Recreation at its Fitness Conference at Washington, other fellows in the group." D.C. in 1957, defined fitness as that state which charac­ terizes the degree to which the individual is able to func­ The above few lines then, is the basic philosophy tion. Of course the ability to fUnction depends not only applied to our program of physical education at Hopkin­ upon the physical but also upon the mental, emotional, ton. social and spiritual components. These components are, however, all related and mutually interdependent on each The following is a list of the teaching units and their other. It is for this reason that we place a heavy emphasis approximate length for the year 1960: on our future program. The result of the 1959-1960 phys­ ical fitness tests was most gratifying. Parents wishing Touch Football 6 weeks a comparative analysis of these tests are requested to Soccer 5 weeks contact Mr. Clayton Smith. 138 139 In conclusion, the physical education program is specialize in a more refined type of music. The student attempting to meet the physical and social needs of our must have a more technical knowledge of his instrument. young boys. All boys are given the opportunity to partici­ The orchestra can be heard during their concert after pate in intl'amural as well as interscholastic activities. spring vacation. Activities are taught v"hich have a definite carry-over value for Jater years <'.s n source of leisure time, pleasure In June, six important members of the High School and fitness ccm~) i ned. Band graduated. However, thirteen members were added which brought the total number of members to forty-five. If we are to have a strong, dynamic society, we must hctve physically fit and physically able young men. The Hopkinton High School Band had a very heavy schedule, last year. After performing at all home and Musk away football games, a concert was presented at the Cushing Hospital in Framingham. For the first time last Hopkinton is most fortunate in having a man of the year, a joint concert was given with Holliston High School caliber of Mr. Joseph Markarian as music supervisor and Band. The program took place at both schools, four weeks an able assistant in Mrs. Jeanne Haskell. apart. The Band has also performed on Marathon Day, Memorial Day, School Assemblies, Little League Day and Graduation. They also participated at the Northeastern The musical performing groups of the high school are Music Festival at Woburn. divided into four sections: The High School Glee Club, Junior High Glee Club, High School Band, and Orchestra. In May, Hopkinton residents had an opportunity to hear the band when they presented an outdoor concert on The High School Glee Club has increased its member­ the town common. ship to eighty students. These people meet twice a week during activity periods in preparing for three public per­ Every pupil in grades 2-8 has a music book in his formances during the year. A successful Christmas Pro­ possession. A record library of over 175 records of high gram has already been appreciated by a large audience. standing is available to all elementary teachers for music Steps have been taken toward the presentation of an appreciation. Also contained in the library are albums on operetta in April. This vocal group ends with singing at folk dances, rhythms and patriotic celebrations. Every Graduation. elementary teacher has a curriculum for teaching music theory. Twenty students have been selected from this glee club to sing with the special group which call themselves May I, at this time, extend my appreciation for the the Madrigals. cooperation and assistance rendered by the members of the School Committee, the Principals, the entire school The Junior High School Glee Club has also increased personnel, all local organizations and the townspeople. its membership which stands at eighty-five. This group has just presented an outstanding program at Christmas. Respectfully submitted, The students in this group are introduced to choral sing­ ing for the first time, and with this experience a more JOHN A. O'BRIEN firm foundation is established for those who participate in the 11:15h school program. Superintendent of Schools The Hopkinton High School Orchestra has a mem­ bership of thirty stUdents, fifteen of which are string players. The orchestra doesn't meet the same obligations that the Band does. This is an indoor unit that has to

140 141 It is gratifying to be able to report that 22 members REPORT OF mGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL of the graduating Class of 1960 were admitted to institu­ tions of higher learning, some of which enjoy the best national repute.

From the list of college acceptances that appear in Mr. John A. O'Brien the report of the guidance department, it is evident that we are achieving a measure of success in our classical Superintendent of Schools curriculum. Hopkinton, Massachusetts In addition, it may be noted that the Class of 1960 was afforded the widest educational opportunity, both in Dear Mr. O'Brien: the classroom and in the school at large, that any Hopkin­ ton graduating class has had. Art, music, the industrial I respectfully submit my tenth annual report as Prin­ arts, physical education, an expanded business curricu­ cipal of the High School. During the past ten years, the lum and formal guidance counseling were all provided. public eye has been directed as seldom before upon the Competent direction was afforded in athletics, instru­ American school system. As is apparent from the num­ mental and choral music, public speaking, school jour­ ber of books, articles, and studies currently before us, this nalism, student government, and dramatics. concern is not diminishing. It is only necessar.y to add a reminder of such suc­ The fact is that it is difficult to have lived through cesses of the past school year as that of our school band, 1960 'with its collapsed summit conference, its student led of the drama gr0up in an excellent presentation of "The revolutions and riots throughout the world, and its tumul­ Late George Apley," the manner in which the school was tuous meetings of the General Assembly of the United represented on the athletics field. and the well-prepared Nations, without experiencing forbodings as to the chal­ addresses of hOn01" students at Graduation to recommend lenge which must be faced in the years immediately ahead. the over-all educational program. Our success in mastering the revolutionary forces which are shaping the events of our times will depend to a large On September 7, 1960, s~rhool reopened with the fol­ extent upon the products of our school system. lowing enrollment: 7th Grade: 116; 8th Grade: 115; 9th Grade: 75; 10th Grade: 70; 11th Grade: 75; 12th Grade: It is in this context that we review the local school 51. scene for 1960 and indicate plans for 1961. Our responsibility in preparing young people ranges Provis:ons for expanding and improving our program from the task of training the academically talented for included the introduction to our curriculum of Spanish, university life or technical education beyond high school a biology laboratory program, and exploratory language to the development of character and the inculcation of offerings for pupils of the 7th and 8th Grades, the re­ some of the universal values upon which good American organization of our supervised extra-curricular activities citizenship depends and upon \vhich western civilization program; the completion and acceptance of the new base­ ball. field, and the addition of ten rooms to the school must remain based to endure. building. This responsibility is being met in many ways; by our program of studies, with its wide offerings; by our extra­ The relatively expensive equipment needed for the curricular activities; by our athletics program; by the biology laboratory program was procured through the precept and example of our teachers; and by the attitudes National Defense Education Act, 50% of the cost being of the community, to list a few of the more important. deferred by federal funds.

142 143 The length of our school day has made our whole But, although no idleness is tolerated during the educational program, with the exception of athletics, period, its merit is in the extra-curricular program which readily available to all pupils, including those who are it makes possible. Here students are enabled to acquire transported from remote sections of the town. This has valuable training and skills in a variety of flelds which beEn possible bec:mse of the introduction, in 1955, of an cannot be provided in our regular schedule of classes yet "Activities Period" daily Monday through Thursday. which should be offered during the school day.

Courses which are accommodated in the Activities Of equal importance is the opportunity provided in Period are broad in nature 3.n::1 involve virtually the entire such a program of voluntary activities for the develop­ stu~:.?at body. Included are our programs of vocal and ment of qualities of character, leadership, and self-dis­ instrumental music (227 pupils), driver education (63), cipline. per3cl1RI typing (31), handicrafts fer girls in our shop (22), household arts for boys (38), and art classes for Whether participation in varsity athletics or in the pupils capable of advanced. work (19). In addition, ex­ High School Glee Club provides the better training may ploratory language courses in Spanish and French are be moot. We are convinced that both have their place. It aVD.i!able for nearly 200 pupils of the 7th and 8th Grades. might be noted here that by virtue of training in our Glee Other grouj)s which carryon their functions during the Club, one of our graduates "made" the Boston University AcLvities Period are the staffs of the Herald (student Glee Club and enjoyed a European Tour with that or­ news!3aper), "Marathoner" (literary magazine), and the ganization. And as this is being written, a member of last Yearbook; the drama group, the girls' honors club, the year's Glee Club is on tour in Russia with the Cornell varsity gymnastics team, the Student Council, the student Glee Club. librarians, classes preparing for College Entrance Board Examinations, classes in public spe2.king, and advanced classes in home economics. It is chiefly in this extra-curricular program (includ­ ing athletics) that the capacity fo.!' action, for putting In short, all of the functions offered have much to knowledge to use, is developed. recommend them in their own right. It is difficult to see how the educational program could have been enriched to The continuation of all phases of our educational the extent that it has except by the scheduling of such effort is planned for 1961. An additional teacher of social an "Activities Period". studies will be appointed to enable Mr. McCormack to concentrate his effort on teaching Russian (3 classes) Yet no area of our educational effort excites as much and Spanish (2 classes). cO!ltroversy as does this. Some of the offerings are held to be "frills," others, of debatable value, and some, un­ Increased enrollment in science and mathematics essential. 'Ve have even encountered one of those faI­ classes will make it necessary to add to the staff another lacies-accepted-2_s-fact that the majority of the student specialist in this area. One other important provision of body fails to participate in the program. the 1961 budget will be for clerical help in the office of the Principal. Actually the interests of some pupils are so wide that double the present number of activities periods would not be enough to permit them to participate as much as they It is difficult to turn from a review of the whole pro­ wish. The very few pupils who by choice or conflict of gram without adding a personal note concerning the gap schedul8 cxe unable to rarticipate in an activity on a in generations which inevitably occurs between teachers given day have been organized into special classes. Here and pupils. One of the most powerful revolutionary forces diagnostic tests are used to determine areas where re­ at work in our times is what Yale's President Whitney medial work in the basic skills is needed. And special Griswold terms "the restiveness of youth." Obviously the corrective exercises in reading, writing, and arithmetic hopes, aspirations, and problems of the student group are given according to individual need. must be understood if this gap is to be bridged. And

144 145 obviously, too, it is only by havingi:he confidence of the younger generation that effective direction can be given REPORT OF ELEMENTARY PRl!NCIPAL to its burgeoning sp.i.rits.

Of material importance in maintaining this necessary rapport has been the diversity of age and experience of Mr. John A. O'Brien the faculty, half of the rnembers of which are young people who have taught for less than six years, and the Supt. of Schools othel. half being veterans who possess in good measure, Hopkinton, Mass. the al.ility to deal effectively with young people.

l1.S we entee our 2Srd year of service in this school Dear Mr. O'Brien: system and advance in years to middle life, it would be only natural to find the gulf separating us from the It is with pleasure that I submit to you and the citi­ present school generation to be widening. Vile have many zens of Hopkinton, my fifth annual report as Principal re2..sons to believe, however, that although the gulf in Iff the Center School years and experIence is widening, no such gap has devel­ oped in our relations with the student group. School opened on September 7, 1960, with an enroll­ ment of 753 students. This enrollment occupies 19 of 21 In the interest of effective education, we are dedi­ classl'ooms at the Center School and 7 classrooms in the cated to maintaining this desirable relationship between new wing of the Junior-Senior High School building. generations. The d.istribution of our present enrollment and the figures for the first six grades are as follows. In conclusion, we add a note of commendation to staff and student body alike for the efficiency and good Grade 1 1'10 Stuuei1ts 5 Teachers will with which adjustment was made in the first months Grade 2 139 Students 5 Teachers of this school year to the over-crowded conditions caused Grade 3 125 Stude:ds 4 Teachers by delay in the completion of the addition to our building. Grade 4, 128 Students ,1 Teachers No interruption of the educationai program was suffered; Grade 5 117 Students 4 Teachers and the complete separation of the elementary group (5th Grade 6 104 Students 4 Teachers and Gth Gtacies) has been maintained. Our most pressing problem during the past year has been to provide classrooms for the fifth and sixth grade Respectfully submitted, pupils, and the completion of the New wing in the Junior­ Senior High School has added to the possibilities of con­ tinuing a good program at the elementary level. JOHN J. CAREY I am pleased to report to you that the operation of the Elementary section located !n the Junior-Senior High School is very well controlled due to the supervision, the Principal conscienticusness, and devotion to duty as exemplified by those teaching in that section.

However, in September 1961, according to projected figures, our Elementary population will extend itself to 27 instructional classrooms and one classroom for our Remedial Reading Program which has been under con­

146 147 sideratiol1 for some time. We will at thls time nece3sarily Today, four years of college study is the mln.lTIum have to add two more elementary teachers to our staff. l"cquiren'lent of High School teachers in 45 states and One of these teacher's will be needed for our Remedial more than half of the states demand a college degree of Reading Program, and the other will be needed for grade teilcher candidates for the Elementary schools. A fifth 3 in order to provide for increased enrollment. We have year of study is already required in some states and is at the present time f~ve first grade classes that will move c'c2. r ly in the offine in many other states. In addition to ahead mto grade 2, and vve have five second grade classes f1.1. i fi irng formal requirements a teacher has to measure that will move ahead into grade 3. In all probability we up to the standards established by the individual state will again have five first grad.e classes in September 1961. departments of education before qualifying for a license If such is the case we will have a total of 15 classes in the or ci:·edentials. Then come interviews, screening, and final first tfiree grades, and each grade in the intermediate selection by local school authorities-the citizens you section will consist of 4 classes giving us a total of 27 voted into office or who were appointed by your com­ classrooms in September 1961. munity.

Before considering the more specific aspects of our On one has yet proven that youth is more or less school program, I want to report to you that the teachers inteliigent today than yesterday. Educators and teachers of the Elementary Department are continuously involved however understand more about how children react, think in study, analysis and sound evaluation of our program and develop. in de;12!ering 2. good basic instructional. fctmdation for the students in the Elementary Department. "Teachers are human after all." The fact that too often such a thing has to be discovered, or that it has to Another aspect of education today that is real but be announced as news for others is indeed demoralizing viewed in a more passive role is the tremendous influence to those of us in the teaching profession. the classroom teacher has on the communities most vital resource, the children. Next to parents, no one deals more intimately than teachers with a youngster's talents and From time to time there have crept into the class­ deficiencies, failures and achievements during the crucial, room certain teaching procedures that would leave the formative years. We look to our schools with great ex­ impression that, somewhere along the line, we were en­ pectaticns. We look particularly to teachers for the wise ccmEl-ged to look at the classroom as a contest between education and training of potential, productive and well­ L2J,cll':1' and student. A contest justifying a bit of decep­ rounded citizens. How well em" children will do tomorrow, tion on either side if the party could get by with it. A few what kind of liv:;ng and life they will make for themselves, traces of mis-understanding are still with us. Many people is largely dependent upon teachers. even today feel that the teachers ask questions regularly for the purpose of catching students who have not done Teaching is the largest of all professions and some­ their homework. The daily recitation of numerous short times it is the most misunderstood as well. It is misunder­ questions is used to catch idlers as much as it is to de­ stood, perhaps because many people tend to look upon velop concepts from facts. V.je have complaints about teaching as an occupation separate and apart from the unfair marks, in the evaluation of pupil progress. Evalua­ activities of community life. Some parents send their chil­ tion of progress, which is done at the end of a marking dren off to scbool, hoping for the best, but hardly aware period, is a r~ght retained by the teacher rather than a of what and how much is being done to enrich their right shared with the pupils, again pitting the pupil children's lives. These people are generally grateful for against the teacher. In preparing papers and notebooks small favors but take little interest in the purpose, value outside of class, pupils use the work of their classmates and problems of education. The teacher today is a highly freely, feeling that a bit of deception is fair as long as the trained professional worker and a member of one of the teacher doesn't detect it. The classroom is not an arena m8st important professions. He understands children, is for jousting between teacher and pupil. It is headquarters generally competent in his subject area, and is indoc­ for a co-operative program of work emphasizing mean­ trina,ted i.n methods of teaching. ingful activities of the pupils, the teacher being there

148 149 to encourage and lead pupils in such activities. Teach­ Vie have been able to fortify our science program ers are not there to catch students. Students should not and elaborate greatly on a science revision started two be there to deceive teachers. years ago. During the past year we purchased a relling science laboratory for use in the new wing of the Junior­ Every parent should pave the way for the teacher Senior High School. We also pm-chased compact science by instilling in the youngsters respect for the school and kits for each of the eleme!1tary grades as v.;eU as other for the teacher. When a teacher takes charge of a class­ related materials. The extension of this particular project room, he is in the critical focus of more than the two 1,vas made possible through a matchin,'?; fund program dozen sets of eyes, intent upon every movement and instituted by the Federal Government under Title 3, mannerism. The teacher's every word and action are making it possible for schools to purchase particular judged and, in a very real sense, his behavior must be equipment and sharing the cost with the Federal Gov­ e ~: emplary, sincere, and impartial. Teachers have dedi­ ernment. cated their lives to the job of helping youngsters grow up to be useful, intelligent adults with sound spiritual, We have also revised the report of progress to social, economic, 8_!1d other values. Teachers do a great parents of the students in grades 1 and 2. We have devel­ deal of guidance just by their actions in the classroom. oped a progress report that we feel gives the parent a But it is unrealistic, unfair and impossible to expect them bett2r insight in child maturation levels as well as ability, to do everything. Teachers expect that by the time a child through the evaluation of such data as are obtained from is old enough to start school, he will have had training the teacher's knowledge of the child as a whole. Changes at home in the rudiments of self-control and courtesy. in the individual child involving physical, emotional and This means that each adult who has a share in the childs social are provided also in order to give a picture of the development must accept his appropriate responsibilities individual as he grows, develops, and adapts to the school for that development, and should not expect any other learning situation. person to assume thOSG duties which are morally theirs. We are continuing our In-Service Meetings, and in The teachers of any community exist only to help this area we are able to select and discuss projects under­ do what parents alone cannot accomplish for lack of time, way in our school. We are also able to give more help to the talent, and information. Even if they wanted to, teachers beginning teacher through discussion groups of teachers could not take over the Gntire task of educating. They at a particular level. These meetings have tended to have no right to do so, for both the natural laws and those stimulate all teachers in the school system to work to­ of our land vests the prerogative in the parents. gethe!' as a team in determining and deciding upon the problems of instruction which they need to attack, decid­ Along with the many other duties of the teachers, ing upon methods of better teaching in determining what our academic accomplishments have been gratifying. We is the best practice to pursue in regard to other problems have this past year worked on curriculum improvements of instruction. in science, language, and improvement of teaching meth­ ods. The most recent project we have undertaken is the The Summer Reading Program instituted in the revision of our language program in grades 3 to 5, be­ Elementary Department two years ago has been success­ cause of the lack of continuity and other existing factors. ful and in all likelihood will continue to be successful. We Our curriculum committees have also worked and taken are planning to continue the Summer Reading Clinic, and into ccnsic1eration additional reading materials fer the feel that it has been instructional and helpful to many of grades 5 and 6. We feel that we have been able to put the students who attended. The program in Reading these two grades on an equal par with the rest of our instruction includes, beginning at each learner's instruc­ Elementary classrooms in supplementing the reading tional level and gradually increasing the levels of instruc­ program and in obtaining materials to be used in con­ tion. Providing encouragement and honest praise. Accept­ junction with the basic reading series and also materials ing the learner as he is and permitting him to express that can be used after completing the basic reading his fears, resentments, and dislikes. Securing co-opera­ program. tion from the learner, and creating and fostering a desire 150 151 During the past year we have been able to allow the to I"ead which will lead to a permanent reading interest. Music Department a better atmosphere for conducting In addition, the Reading teachers must be prepared to music lessons. This of course, was made possible by the provide background experiences basic to understanding completion of the new wing in the Junior-Senior High what is read and must be familiar with many methods School. for teaching word recognition and meanings, as well as specific comprehension skills. Some of the specific instru­ ments used in this program are the tachistoscope, the It is generally noticeable that the students are more control reader, the rateometer, the motion picture pro­ enthusiastic about their music lessons. They seem more jector, the film-strip projector, and other miscellaneous relaxed, and the playing of the louder instruments has materials. become less of an annoyance to the rest of the school. The elimination of the old music room which is now used as a supply room has improved conditions immensely. The music classes in the Elementary Department have been steadily improving. The lessons given in the Elementary Department by the Music Teacher consist of The Art program at the Elementary level is one that one half hour a week in most classes and presented in is creative and integrated and provides for the needs of such a way as to give immediate satisfaction to the pupils both the individual student as well as making provisicl1s by the performance of songs practiced and learned within for group work. The Art program is flexible and bends the classroom. toward the needs of each class. Work in the area of appreciation has been carried on in many ways, such as The curriculum which guides the goals of Music the interesting introduction of materials to the student Education consists of Rhythmic activities, marching, con­ and establishing a higher regard for all materials. Related cepts of fast, slow, loud, soft, up, down, and repeated instruction has made the student aware of a greater var­ tones in grade one. Introduction to the staff and to the iety of uses for each material and in many ways invents scale line, including the study of sharps, flats and notes and creates new uses for them. Thus, the student thinks are included in grade two. Time and key signatures, find­ more of his own work and of the material he is working ing notes, simple rhythms and repeated signs are taught with. Paper sculpture is a good example of the creative use of paper. Prior to this the child might have thought in grade three. Introduction to simple 2-part singing, of it only as drawing paper. musical terms and dynamic interpretations with emphasis on tonal memorization of intervals, and melodies in the minor key make up the curriculum in grade four. Ex­ Aesthetic appreciation has been developed in a num­ perience in major and minor keys with continued empha­ ber of ways. The student has become more familiar, not sis in two-part singing in grade five , and the introduction only with great or classic works but with the use of his of three-part singing in grade six. This curriculum pre­ art skills and knowledge as displayed in things familiar pares the pupil for performance in the Junior-High Glee to him. These things range from a cereal box which he Club and for the history of musical forms in the general sees before he leaves for school in the morning, to the music classes. books he opens each day, to the designs on his clothing and to the fact that some artist has designed these things. Instrumental classes begin in the fourth grade. Any In this way the elementary school child has become more student who has a desire to learn to play a musical in­ familiar with processes and with elements of design. In strument has an opportunity to do so just by obtaining this same way their frame of reference is expanded, and an instrument which can be rented at a reasonable price. they observe more as they go through their school day. Instrumental instruction is given without charge during the first years as part of the school program. Any student Close co-operation between the Art program and who meets the required standards is advanced into the other subject matter fields has been encouraged with the Junior Band. This band consists of students in grades result that the Art work of all grades is more related to four through six, and meets once a week. Experience in the individual and his advanced relationships. This in­ this band is a preparatory step for those later entering tegration makes the art program more meaningful to the High School Band. 153 152 the child. In the art class he is allowed to let his imagina­ tion and creativity develop the ideas set forth by his REPORT OF THE LUNCHROOM MANAGER grade teacher. It must be remembered that it is one of the most important tasks of the teacher to continually encourage and motivate sensitive, rich, and flexible rela­ tionships. Mr. John O'Brien The school plant in general is in good condition, there Superintendent of Schools are however several minor adjustments and repairs that we will satisfactorily complete in the near future. School Hopkinton, Mass. safety as you well know is left directly to those in charge of buildings. I am pleased to report to you that anything Dear Sir: we detect of a hazardous nature is quickly remedied. Mr. McManus and Mr. Delmonte are continually working to I respectfully submit my report for the year 1960. keep our plant in good repair as well as working for the welfare of its occupants. The school lunch program which is a non-profit, self supporting program has completed its ninth year at the We are working with the Hopkinton Public Library Center School and the fourth year at the Junior-Senior Staff where close co-operation exists. It is hoped that High School during the coming school year we can make more addi­ tions to our own classroom libraries upon which the Two types of meals are served, Type A and Type C. students can call for use in research as well as enjoy­ ment. It is commonly known that the library corner in Type A consists of the following: the modern elementary school is as urgently needed as One-half pint of whole unflavored milk, as a bev­ is most any other feature of the room or its equipment. erage. In conclusion, I consider the past school year to be Two ounces of fresh or processed meat, poultry, successful and look forward to another successful year. cooked or canned fish or cheese, or one-half cup The efforts and contributions of the teachers in the de­ cooked dry peas, beans, or four tablespoons of velopment and evaluation of a good program is greatly peanut butter, or one egg. appreciated. I would like to express my appreciation to Three-fourth cup raw, cooked or canned veg­ the school officials for their support and co-operation, and etables and/or fruit. to thank all organizations and individuals with whom I have worked, for the time, effort, and interest they have One portion of bread, muffins or other hot bread made of whole grain or enriched flour. shown in our school. Two teaspoons of butter or fortified margarine.

Respectfully submitted, Type C meal includes one-half pint of whole unflav­ ored white milk. This program is called the "Special Milk" program. The children pay $.03 per one-half pint or $.15 a week.

RAYMOND L. THIBODEAU Since January 1, 1960, 116,673 Type A Meals, and 67,609 Type C meals have been served to children. There have been 6,915 meals served to adults.

The lunchroom staff at the Center School includes: Mrs. Marilyn Maxwell, Mrs. Alfreda White, Mrs. Margaret 154 155 Jackson, and Mrs. Catherine Mullen. The staff at the Junior-Senior High School includes Mrs. Sarah Adams, REPORT OF SCHOOL DOCTOR Mrs. Patricia Irvine, Mrs. Arline Bartlett, Mrs. Marcia Robson, Mrs. Elna McLean, Mrs. Maureen Gass, and Mrs. Mr. John A. O'Brien Barbara Teevan. Superintendent of Schools Hopkinton, Mass. Mrs. Ella Carlstrom and Mrs. Edna Benway are Dear Mr. O'Brien: substitute workers. I hereby submit my report as School Physician for 1960. The usual practice of examining pupils was con­ tinued. All students wishing to participate in sports were FINANCIAL REPORT OF LUNCHROOM examined before practice started, this numbered 115. The pupils in grades four, seven, and eleven were examined as required by State law. This totalled 319. The pre-School Clinic was held in May with the Receipts: School Nurse in attendance and parents or guardians present. Cash Balance Jan. 1, 1960 (none) $30,866.27 Respectfully submitted, Lunchroom sales JOSEPH A. ANNUNZIATA, M.D. V.S.D.A. Claims 13,033.50 1,237.06 School Doctor Other ____ $45,136.83 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST Expenditures: Mr. John A. O'Brien Expenses for 1959 $2,816.73 29,484.99 Superintendent of Schools Food Hopkinton, Mass. Labor 16,370.34 Other 1,640.43 Dear Mr. O'Brien: ---- $50,312.49 I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending Bills payable Dec. 31, 1960 5,175.66 1960. This year I have endeavored to emphasize a con­ Food Inventory Dec. 31, 1960 $939.11 sistent teet h cleaning schedule for each child. We are still V.S.D.A. Claims not received for Nov. 1,531.78 giving preference to emergency cases. Treatments are U.S.D.A. Claims not received for Dec. 1,120.56 given each Thursday morning in the Center School from $3,591.45 9 A.M. to 11 :45 A.M., for the sum of sixty-five cents. Deficit as of Dec. 31, 1960 $1,584.21 Number of children treated was approximately 360. Of this number, the town of Hopkinton realized the sum of At this time I wish to thank Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Carey, $21.45. In my opinion, the parents should make a more Mr. Thibodeau, the teachers, the School Committee and concerted effort to pay the nominal fee of .65. the Townspeople for their cooperation and assistance Due to my pressing private practice, I feel forced during the year. to relinquish my position as School Dentist. My associa­ tion with the staff has been very pleasant and I wish to Respectfully submitted, thank all of them. DOROTHY BENGTSON Respectfully submitted, RICHARD BARTLETT, DMD Lunchroom Manager School Dentist

156 157 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE SCHOOL DIRECTORY

School Committee Ncrman Packard, Chairman, Hayden Rowe St., Mr. John A. O'Brien Term Expires 1961 Norman Hamilton, Clerk, Summer Street Superintendent of Schools Term Expires 1962 Hopkinton, Mass. Robert Byrne, Cedar Street Term Expires 1963 Mrs. Dorothy Love, Pond Street Term Expires 1963 Harold V. Wood, Wood Street Term Expires 1961 Dear Mr. O'Brien: Superintendent of Schools I hereby submit my annual report as School Nurse John A. O'Brien, Church Street for the year ending 1960. Physical examinations were Office hours at Junior-Senior High School given to pupils in grades one, four, seven and eleven by 8:00 to 11:00 A.M. 2:00 to 4:30 P.M. Dr. Joseph A. Annunziata, assisted by the School Nurse. Office hours at Center School Physical examinations were given to both basketball and 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. football squads. School Physician The pre-School Clinic was held in May at the Center Joseph Annunziata, M.D., Main Street School, and pre-schoolers were examined by Doctor An­ Term expires June 30, 1961 nunziata assisted by the School Nurse. The pupils were School Nurse accompanied by either their parent or guardian. I would like to express my appreciation to the Mass. Mrs. Florence Kennedy, A Street Catholic Womens' Guild, Kiwanis Club and Salvation School Dentists Army for their many acts of kindness in caring for Richard Bartlett, D.D.S. Washington Street, Holliston worthy families brought to their attention. William Carnicellii, D.D. Main Street Attendance Officer Respectfully submitted, Harry Hamilton, Grove Street Enrollment Age of Grade 1 FLORENCE A. KENNEDY According to the Hopkinton School Committee reg­ ulations, a child resident must have arrived at the age of 5 years, 6 months, on or before September 1 of the school School Nurse year when he applies for enroHment in Grade 1, and at the time of such application he shall furnish a properly accredited birth certificate as proof of such claim of age. "No School" Signals The "No School" signal will be broadcast over station WKOX from 7:00 to 8:00 A.M. In addition, there will be 6 blasts of the fire alarm repeated twice at 7 A.M., indicat­ ing no school for all students that day, and 6 blasts re­ peated twice at 7 :15 A.M. indicating no school for the Elementary grades only.

158 159 Honor Students School Calendar Carol Anne Carlberg J ames Edward Keefe Charles Francis Carlstrom William Virgil LaRocque 1960-1961 Mary Louise Carroll William George McManus Edmund Gerrish Robert Wayne Mezitt Sept. 6, 1960 - Teachers Meeting at Junior-Senior High Dearborn, Jr. ·Pamela Ann Moorman School 9 A.M. David Leslie Dickerman William Kenneth Olsen Sept. 7, 1960 - Pupils report-Classes begin "' Peter Henry Dodson William Allen Pierce 73 days Jane Gilbert Farrell William Russell Smith Dec. 23, 1960 -Schooi Closes Katherine Elaine Higgins Carol Ann Stevens J an. 3, 1961 - School opens Betty Alice Irvine Sandra Elizabeth Taylor 34 days Feb. 17, 1961 - School Closes '~ Peter Kent Wood Feb. 27, 1961 - School opens • High Honors Apr. 14, 1961 - School Closes 34 days Apr. 24, 1961 - School opens ClasslWll June 9, 1961 - Elementary school closes 173 days 183 days Neil Vincent Ambroge Marlon Janet Kaminsky June 23, 1961 - High School closes Richard James Bartlett James Edward Keefe June 12, 1961 - Graduation Day Judith Ann Boudreau Alton Louis Keith June 13, 1961 - High School Reception John Charles Boyd Robert James Kenney Catherine Ellen Briggs William Virgil LaRocque Carol Anne Carlberg Brenda Joyce Lindsey Holidays Charles Francis Carlstrom Joyce Frances Lowell Oct. 12, 1960 Mary Louise Carroll James Michael McBride Columbus Day John Leo Cassidy Linda Jean McCauley Teachers Convention Oct. 28, 1960 Phillip Daniel Cookingham Barry Dean McKenney Veterans Day Nov. 11, 1960 Richard Carlyle Creswell Joan Dorothea McManus Thanksgiving Days Nov. 24-25, 1960 Richard Arthur Cronin William George McManus Good Friday Mar. 31, 1961 Edmund Gerrish Judith Ann McRobert May 30, 1961 Dearborn, Jr. Robert Norcross Macmillan Memorial Day Sheila Mary Deiana Robert Wayne Mezitt Richard Francis DeLeo Henry David Minkle Final Exams David Leslie Dickerman Edward Anthony Peter Henry Dodson Mongiat, Jr. 1st & 2nd periods June 16 Janice Ellen Donahue Pamela Ann Moorman 3rd & 4th periods June 19 David Michael Evans Robert Karl Munchbach June 20 Mary Ann Fahy Linda Jane Nelson 5th & 6th periods Jane Gilbert Farrell William Francisco Nichols 7th period June 21 Raymond Edward FlanneryWilliam Kenneth Olsen Report Cards June 23 William Edward Gallerane Mary Elizabeth Palmer Charles Duncan Hamilton Willard Mathew Patton Hopkinton High School Graduates 1960 Elaine Margaret Harris Mary Frances Penney Katherine Elaine Higgins William Allen Pierce William George McManus President Martha Lane Hughes Daniel Theodore Powell Vice President Frank Thompson Husted James Gerald Pyne John Leo Cassidy Betty Alice Irvine Kathryn Edna Sails Carol Ann Stevens Secretary Richard Alden Johnson James Stewart Santagate Mary Elizabeth Palmer Treasurer Frank Charles Jolly William Russell Smith

160 161 Raymond Earl Stearns Ernest William Swenson, Jr. Richard Hummer Kathleen Chambers Carol Ann Stevens Sandra Elizabeth Taylor Wendy Temple Paul Tomlin Lawrence Russell Stratton William Edward Thomas, Jr. Lee Jackson Jacque LeDuc James Francis Sullivan Monti Lou White Donna Penney Lynn Tedstone Peter Kent Wood Thomas Colella Louis Mongiat James Fargo Leslie Bullens Ann DeStefano David Foley Attendance Honor Roll

Perfect attendance from Sept. 1959 to June 1960 Grades 7-12

Melvin Cleveland Richard Small FINANCIAL REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Kathleen Gates Brian Woodworth Lois Merrifield Thomas Remby Joanne Moran Ann Moschini Beverly Smith William Wright General Control Richard Page Gail Moody Lawrence Tedstone Darleen Parmenter Supt. John A. O'Brien, Salary $8,700.00 Paul Drake James Kurzontkowski Supt. John A. O'Brien, Expenses 100.00 Stephen Deletti Victor Marshall Secretary Salary William Morales Gerald Page Pearl Munchbach 3,200.00 George Payson Dennis Robinson School Committee Expenses Donald Creswell Wilbur Temple Norman Packard 25.00 Judith Bowker John Cunningham Norman Hamilton 25.00 Carol Brown Dorothea Brown Dorothy Love 25.00 Holly Hanover Judith Emerson Robert Byrne 25.00 Carol Hughes Diane Furber Harold Wood 25.00 Susan Thompson Roger Mezitt Truant Officer Beverly Williams Martha Stratton Harry Hamilton 100.00 Gerald Jolly David Potter Census Gregory Stone Robert Nealon 175.00 Telephone Grades 1-6 N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 220.65 Office Supplies Carol Dumas Deborah Whittaker Bates Stationery $4.72 Clifford Kimball Robert Hummer The Berry Press 10.70 Andrea Loreau Susan Randall Brown & Smith 13.76 Ginnette LeDuc Russell Miller Thos. Brown, Postmaster 67.40 Wayne Kearns Michael Rooney Com'lth of Mass.-Accounts 32.91 Linda Schwartz Theodora Wright Monroe Cal. Mach. Co. 1.40 Paula Hughes Marilyn Andrews Ross Stationery 4.55 John Harris Michael Hamilton Total 135.44 Kathleen Hegarty Virginia Auen Miscellaneous Gregory Studley Edward Thompson American Assoc. Sch. Admin. $10.00 Rodney Olhley Francis Moschini The W. H. Anderson Co. 15.00 Judith Lyons Russell Shine Thos. Brown, Postmaster 1.50 Maryanne Carbone Kurt Geissinger The Childrens' Museum 15.00

162 163 Comm. for Ec. Div. 2.00 Edward Hayes 3,933.36 Consumers Report 5.00 George Hopkins 3,765.09 Educators Progress Ser. 14.00 Eva Kiley 4,392.13 Elem. Eval. Criteria 9.34 Raymond Loughlin 3,887.46 Grade Teacher 5.00 Paul McCormack 4,300.00 Com'lth of Mass.-Screen News 5.00 Constance McInnis 4,600.00 Mass. Eiem. Sch. Princ. Assoc. 5.00 Francis Moriarty 4,999.84 Mass. Sch. Supt. Assoc. 5.00 Gladys Morse 5,599.84 Mass. Sec. Sch. Princ. Assoc. 25.00 James Murphy 4,200.00 Francis Moriarty 28.49 Marjorie Murphy 4,300.00 The Nat'l. Ed. Assoc. 27.58 Edward Nealon 2,733.28 N.E. Assoc. of Col. & Sec. Sch. 25.00 Robert O'Neil 4,999.84 N.E. Assoc. of Sch. Supt. 4.00 Thomas O'Neil 1,333.28 News Map of the Week 79.00 Edward Rooney 5,599.92 Paul Phipps 40.00 Edward Shaver 4,600.00 Prentice-Hall Inc. 11.32 Betty Smith 2,800.00 School Manag. 18.00 Clayton Smith 4,300.00 The Univ. of Chicago Press 8.50 John Whittaker 3,933.36 Total 358.73 Carolyn William 2,533.36 Total ----$113,343.64 Outlay H.S. C.S. Elementary J. J. Appliance Co. $199.60 Connelly's Appliance 98.00 Raymond Thibodeau, Principal $6,666.64 A. B. Dick Products 210.00 Barbara Adams 4,492.08 Roland Dufault $115.00 Charles Barber 1,466.64 Fitts Photo Shops 450.40 Joanmarie Barry 1,333.28 Royal McBee Corp. 210.00 180.00 Catherine Bartlett 4,300.00 Narcus Bros 180.00 Mary Brown 4,199.92 H. M. Nichols 180.00 Raymond Buell 1,312.50 Puro Filter Corp. 512.22 Mary-Ann Callahan 2,866.72 Underwood Corp. 250.00 Anne Crowell 3,933.36 -- John Dell 2,733.28 Totals $1,897.62 $687.60 $2,585.22 Marilyn Duval 2,512.25 Total-General Control $15,700.04 Florence FitzGerald 4,300.00 Margaret Foley 4,499.92 INSTRUCTION Eva Frieh 4,999.84 Lois Guyton 5,200.00 Teachers' Salaries Gail Heald 1,333.28 Theresa Hilditch 4,300.00 High and Junior High Margaret Johnson 4,699.84 John J . Carey, Jr., Principal $7,700.00 Frances Keller 1,333.28 William Eveleth 5,600.00 Marjorie Kenna 4,200.00 Henry Baker 5,299.84 Kathleen McCarte 1,333.28 Judith Bryant 1,333.28 Mary McCarty 1,333.28 Aubrey Doyle 4,366.64 Morton Malkofsky 4,133.36 Belknap Emery 1,733.28 Marion Murphy 4,100.00 Joseph Gargan 4,300.00 Frances Phaneuf 4,200.00 Marion Harris 6,199.84 Julia Riley 5,200.00

164 165 Catherine Smith 4,999.84 Driver Education-Maintenance Glenna Smith 2,733.36 Helen Smith 4,900.00 Bates Stationery $ .22 Julia Sullivan 4,499.92 Hopkinton Fuel Supply 3.80 Mary Wallace 5,299.84 Irvme Bros. Inc. 37.46 Total $113,415.71 Kenney's Ser. Sta. 88.42 Special Teachers King's Auto Sales 6:53 Leveille's 22.00 Jeanne Haskell $3,300.00 Merrill Chev. Inc. 122.85 Bernard McMahon 1,333.28 Francis Moriarty 24.80 Joseph Markarian 6,000.00 T. J. Terry Coal Co. 23.90 Joseph Markarian, Expenses 300.00 A. Clayton Waite 57.08 Francis Moriarty 660.00 Total $387.06 Deborah Nasse 2,533.36 Charles Welch 1,092.36 Total $15,219.00 Textbooks H.S. C.S. Subs and Tutors Allyn & Bacon Inc. $621.47 Barbara Adams $24.00 American Book Co. $55.93 Mrs. Donald Bresse 156.00 Campbell & Hall Inc. 17.66 Donald Crosby 24.00 F. E. Compton & Co. 234.70 John Dell 117.00 Dura Binding Co. 298.00 Mrs. John Dockstader 48.00 Educators Pub. Ser. Inc. 3.79 Paul Doherty 24.00 Ginn & Co. 147.26 81.48 Dennis Hager 300.00 Harcourt, Brace & Con. 684.59 Mrs. Howard Jackson 60.00 Holt, Rinehart & Mrs. Paul Kenney 492.00 Winston 25.80 Estelle McColl 24.00 Henry Holt & Co. Inc. 171.24 Mrs. Nelson McIntire 348.00 J. B. Lippincott Co. 34.19 Mrs. W. Moonnan 960.00 The MaclvIillan Co. 79.93 51.24 Mrs. Robert Nealon 480.00 McGraw-Hill Book Co. 180.46 Thomas O'Neil 180.00 Chas Merrill Books 60.04 24.00 Mrs. V. Root 36.00 Pitman Pub. Corp. 48.74 Betty Smith 12.00 Prentice-Hall Inc. 748.86 Julia Sullivan 9.00 Rowe Peterson & Co. 405.91 Eugene Tambascio 36.00 The H. M. Rowe Co. 16.34 Foster Yeaden 84.00 Scott Foresman & Co. 15.67 78.30 Total $3,414.00 Chas. Scribners' Sons 55.44 Coaches and Faculty Manager The L. W. Singer Co. 320.87 :::louth-Western Pub. John J. Carey, Jr. $249.84 Co. 209.53 Judith Bryant 200.00 Summy-Birchard Pub. Aubrey Doyle 499.89 Co. 168.01 Edward Hayes 766.64 Wilcox & Follett Co. 375.27 Eva Kiley 200.00 World Book Co. 4.46 43.74 Francis Moriarty 50.00 Clayton Smith 600.00 Total $4,085.42 $1,177.50 Total $2,566.37 $5,262.92 166 167 Cascade Paper Co. 565.72 356.30 Matching Fund-Title ill Central Scientific Co. 16.05 Cleveland Crafts of Bausch & Lomb N.Y. 118.98 Optical Co. $1,299.00 Colella's Market 267.07 Cambosco Scientific Co. 861.80 College Bindery 8.50 Cascade Paper Co. $298.75 Cooperative Test Div. 106.37 Denoyer-Geppert Co. 383.48 The Geo. F. Cram Science Kit Inc. 389.10 Co. Inc. 114.82 Teachers' Visual Aids 107.40 Denoyer-Geppert Co. 21.55 Stanley Winthrops 160.47 A. B. Dick Products 195.70 Dictation Disc. Co. 11.62 Total $2,544.28 955.72 Eugene Dietzgen Co. 63.90 $3,500.00 Hazel Dunbar 3.50 Supplies Economy Paint Sup. Co. 2.00 Educator Pub. Ser. Inc. 8.09 Acton Stationery $153.60 Dr. Eliz. Eiselen 37.50 Barbara Adams 300.00 William Eveleth 40.00 P. G. Adams $2.80 Carl Fischer Inc. 531.15 Allied Pub. Inc. 15.14 Fitts Photo Shops 4.95 American Per. & Follett Pub. Co. 354.66 Guid. Assoc. 17.00 Garino Home Appliance 72.00 Amsco Sch. Pub. Inc. 32.19 Ginn & Co. 148.18 162.24 Walter H. Baker Co. 11.68 Gould Ind. Supply Co. 9.72 Bale Pin Co. 24.80 H. B. Motion Pic. Ser. 445.00 Bates Stationery 2.40 J. L. Hammett Co. 1,294.51 192.04 Howard Ballye 3.75 C. S. Hammond & Co. 31.45 320.45 Beacon Musical Inst. Harcourt, Brace & Co. 5.64 Co. 90.53 The Harmar Co. Inc. 45.60 Beaudette Co. Inc. 5.28 Harper Bros. 21.64 Berkley-Cardy Co. 15.60 Marion Harris 35.18 Bel-Nic Appliances 6.00 Mrs. Jeanne Haskell 11.12 4.40 B'nai B'rith Voc. Ser. 4.00 D .. C. Heath .99 The Bobbs-Merrill Co. 42.92 Hinkson Paper Co. 205.80 The Boston Music Co. 85.98 Holt Bugbee Co. 147.00 Milton Bradley Co. 850.04 HoI t, Rinehart & Brodhead-Garrett Co. 26.41 16.46' " Winston 114.93 Brown & Smith 123.94 ' Houghton Mifflin Co. 117.50 Thos. Brown, Post­ Costa Hountasis 6.75 master 47.08 The Kiplinger Mag. 6.00 Carl Bryant 329.60 Hal Leonard Inc. 4.19 Bureau of Labor Lourons 35.91 Statistics 4.25 C. C. Lowell & Co. 120.75 Business Ed. World 4.00 Lyons & Carnahan 317.11 E. R. Capistran 24.00 Macalaster Bicknell Co. 165.95 Careers ' 33.25 Macdonald's 35.22 California Test Bureau 16.43 The Macmillan Co. 35.19 Cambosco Scientific Co. 504.91 Mainco Trading Co. 247.43 206.90 John J. Carey, Jr. 3.32 Carlstrom Bus Lines 75.40 169 \';168 Maru Cleaners 57.55 Waite's of Worcester 7.90 Com'lth of Mass. Walenar Inc. 114.05 -Surplus 13.50 Webster Pub. Co. 13.63 8.00 White Hardware 31.51 Mass. Music Ed. Assoc. Wirthmore Stores Paul McCormack 10.20 9.30 McGraw-Hill Book Co. 33.14 Worcester Gas Light 14.55 Co. 131.72 Bernard McMahon World Book Co. Middlesex Label Co. 60.43 29.74 282.59 7.59 Musicgraphs Total Nat'J. Assoc. of Sec. $9,012.93 $5,634.79 Sch. Princ. 3.39 $14,647.72 The Nat'J. Ed. Assoc. 10.70 15.20 Physical Education Newton Potters & Supply Co. 67.95 The Berry Press $5.25 Osbourn's 5.52 Brown & Smith 356.27 Uniforms by Ostwald 451.35 Collegiate House, Inc. 74.45 PaHey Office Supply Co. 45.00 E. R. Moore Co. 10.05 Harry Peterson 7.50 The Nat'l. Ed. Assoc. 16.85 Phillips Paper Co. 43.55 43.55 Standard Apron & Pickering Watchmaker 5.00 Linen Ser. 49.14 Porter Sargent Pub. 15.00 Wirthmore Stores 2.64 Mrs. Wm. Potter 1.50 Prentice-Hall Inc. 32.01 Total $514.65 Prospect Union Ed. Total Instruction $272,271.07 Exchange 2.12 Rayburn Musical Inst. OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT Co. 319.32 Janitors-Junior-Senior High School Antoinette Reardon 160.00 Gilbert T. Riley 262.50 John Gassett $1,800.00 Royal McBee Corp. 320.00 Henry Kenney 3,000.00 School Arts 6.00 Raymond McGrath 1,239.55 Science Research Edward Nordstrom 2,216.62 Assoc. 27.80 Thomas Hilditch 202.50 Scott Foresman & Co. 1,089.30 Seaver E xpress 2.35 Total $8,458.67 Edward Shaver .48 Simon & Shuster Inc. 16.02 Helpers-Junior-Senior High School Singer Sewing Mach. Craig Andrews $ 20.50 Co. 277.36 Charles Carlstrom 162.50 South-Western Pub. Edmund Dearborn 258.50 Co. 131.32 William Dockstader 54.00 Summy-Birchard Pub. 140.48 Thomas Dunbar 208.50 Supt. of Documents 3.00 David Evans 190.00 Therma-fax Sales 11.58 Charles Hamilton 203.50 Raymond Thibodeau 10.00 David Hazen 324.50 Today's Secretary 7.00 Alton Keith . 3.00 U.S. Gov. Print. Office 10.00 Carl McManus 261.00 Utrecht Linens 10.49 John Mullins 30.00

170 171 Paul Sheahan 39.00 David Chase 13.99 Margaret VanTassel 363.50 Christie & Thomson 8.82 Gerald Yeaton 167.00 Colella's Market 10.80 Curry Oil Co. 24.35 Total $2,285.50 Dupree Bros. 11.40 Electime App. Ser. 290.40 Janitors-Center School Farrar Co. 31.50 Antonio Delmonte $3,791.54 The Fuller Brush Co. 68.94 Edward McManus 2,250.00 The Gerson-Stewart Corp. 45.25 Total $6,041.54 Grounds Equip. Co. Inc. 549.86 Hilyard Sales Co. 187.15 Helpers-Center School William M. Horner 62.00 15.00 The Hospital Spec. Co. 49.75 Craig Andrews $ Kenney's Ser. Sta. 6.35 Gerald Cassidy 97.50 55.51 273.00 Landry Cycle Sup. Co. 8.75 John Cunningham Lewis Art Venetian Donald Delmonte 604.50 475.12 Blinds 19.50 Richard Delmonte Raymond Loughlin 10.00 Thomas Dunbar 210.00 430.00 Com'lth of Mass.­ Robert Munchbach Surplus 40.68 33.72 $2,105.12 Edward Nordstrom .55 Total Osbourn's 3.12 Patton's Plumb. & H.S. C.S. Htg. Co. 3.55 Fuel Products Eng. Co. 177.00 96.00 McBride's Bottled Gas $57.75 The R. R. Plumb. The Quincy Oil Co. $7,542.46 2,991.95 Sup. Corp. 16.00 Total $10,592.16 Rochester Germ. Co. 254.07 Stanley E. Smith Co. 5.40 Telephone So. Middlesex SuP. Co. 21.26 75.00 N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. $208.30 $207.30 M. D. Stetson Co: 45.81 470.23 Total $415.60 Stimpson Inc. 119.70 Raymond Thibodeau 6.95 Light & Power Town Paint & Sup. Co. 46.08 Lewis E. Tracy Co. 8.05 Boston Edison Co. $6,833.57 $2,633.38 $9,466.95 United Rent-All 14.20 Total Waltham Paper Prod. Inc. 38.70 Janitors' Supplies Warren Mach. Works Inc. H.30 Aborn Chern. Ind. $1,612.71 $189.00 Webb Supply Co. 6.00 Acme Chern. Co. 58.50 West Chern. Prod. Inc. 283.76 324.30 P. G. Adams 8.48 White Hardware Co. 324.48 36.50 American Air Filter 12.00 Wirthmore Stores 173.42 126.11 W. E. Aubuchon Co. Wood's Superette 12.59 Inc. 209.96 Bacharach Ind. Inst. Co. 3.75 Total $4,158.08 $2,180.74 $6,338.82 Bradley Washfountain Co. 15.57 172 173 Miscellaneous Pyne Sand & Stone Co. 100.00 Joseph Colella $20.00 The Quincy Oil Co. 329.21 100.00 Antonio Delmonte 88.00 Scrimgeour Sup. Co. 75.03 Mrs. Mary Deneen $150.00 Skidmore Corp. 7.28 Goguen's Trans. Co. 2.70 So. Middlesex Supply Co. 178.80 H. C. Larter 80.00 C. R. Swaney Co. 26.98 George Leal 5.00 Therma-fax Sales 6.00 McLean Trucking 6.80 William Thomas 457.86 T. D. Mulhall 2.45 Tucker & Rice 2,519.93 David Mullins 137.50 Walter Varnum 887.40 Normand's City Truck 2.35 4.37 B. L. Whittemore 176.48 Railway Express 5.G4 Hugh Wilson 120.00 Chester Ranlett 5.00 L. J. Wing Mfg. Co. 46.31 John Rotchford 5.00 Science Kit 4.25 Total $6,999.81 $2,465.78 $9,465.59 Seaver's Express 11.45 Tyler Ser. Co. 21.00 TOTAL-OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT $55,721.46 Total $349.74 $201.77 $551.51 Maintenance & Repairs C. W. Boiler Co. $86.00 $74.00 Auxiliary Agencies Country Cleaners 2.50 Health A. B. Dick Prod. Co. 90.55 A. Stanley Donlan 588.00 Nurse-Mrs. Florence Ken­ Roland Dufault 230.00 nedy $1,500.00 Dupree Bros. 3.95 Doctor-Dr. J os. Annun­ Fitts Photo Shop Inc. 60.30 ziata 750.00 Freddy's 112.50 112.50 Dentist-Dr. Richard Bart­ Hopkinton Drug 3.75 lett 400.00 I. B. M. Corp. 8.31 Dentist-Dr. William Insect Control & Service 96.00 Carnicelli 100.00 Joe's Radio & T.V. Ser. 3.00 Johnson Ser. Co. 659.21 69.48 H.S. C.S. John Kenna 5.00 Supplies Kenney's Gas Station 16.53 Dr. Richard Bartlett $5.00 Aldo Marchisio 28.00 Country Cleaners $18.00 2.00 Com'lth of Mass. 142.60 110.00 Day Pharmacy 31.89 41.50 J. Mullins 26.00 John Hood Co. 59.20 Ned Nobolini & Sons 201.80 32.81 Hopkinton Drug 10.05 5.60 Edward Nordstrom 1.49 Lewis Furn. Co. 40.25 Patton's Plumb. & Htg. Co. 24.02 Com'lth of Mass. 2.30 A. S. Peterson 27.70 T. J. Noonan Co. 12.70 The Powers Reg. Co. 96.06 Osbourn's 8.60 Products Eng. Co. 4.40 Standard Coat & Linen 2.20 21.08 Bruno Pulnik 1,494.95 S. S. White Dental Mfg. 26.69 Puro Filter Corp. of America 22.90 Total $102.39 $184.67 $3,037.06

174 175 Library Johnson Bus Lines Americana Corp. $206.00 3,828.00 Benefic Press $61.79 Book-Of-The-Month 6.63 $38,484.00 Camp bell & Ha ll 4.27 The College Bindery 67.40 TOTAL-AUXILIARY AGENCIES $43,727.94 Golden Press Inc. 39.50 Tho; Grolier ~Clc . Inc. 135.84 67.12 Total Expenditures less Athletics C. S. Hammoa d Co. 29.60 & Vocational $387,460.51 McCormack-Mathers 10.19 Balance to Surplus 1,500.59 McGraw-Hill Co. 13.14 ---.$388,961.10 Prent ice-Hall Inc. 17.56 March Appropriation $385,322.00 L. W. :::;i ngcr· Co. 44.79 Boston Music Co.--credit 14.10 Stans; Scientifi c Co. .36 School Committee Expenses 125.00 John Whittier 60.49 Federal Funds-Title III 3,500.00 The J ohn Winston Co. 5.64 ---$388,961.10 Total $480.80 $289.52 $770.32 Receipts credited to Treasurer's Surplus Miscellaneous Telephone $16.62 Rentals 335.00 Bates Stationery $1.20 $1.20 Damaged Property 9.00 The Berry Press 60.75 58.00 Vending machines 46.20 Brown & Smith 25.41 3.40 Dental 21.45 Thos. Brown, Postmaster 18.80 37.60 Shop 147.92 Carlstrom Bus Lines 202.50 Athletics 831.82 Arthur Chesmore 8.00 Chapter 70 56,380.31 T. S. Dennison & Co. 5.59 Chemistry breakage 40.91 Doubleday & Co. 1.00 Tuition & transportation 33,421.96 J. L. Hammett 156.65 Vocational tuition 1,476.01 N. L. & E. W. Kruysman 37.22 Federal Funds & Miscellaneous 3,453.71 George Leal 8.00 Total --- $96,180.41 James Lukey 8.00 Middlesex Label Co. 11.00 102.60 Athletics Prentice-Hall Inc. 6.28 Supplies John Rotchford 8.00 School Ser. Co. 31.11 The Berry Press $28.00 Leslie Taylor 8.00 Brown & Smith 799.37 Walter Wright 8.00 Collegiate House 180.93 Day Pharmacy 1.75 Total $352.92 $455.39 $808.31 The Dickerman Press 7.75 Gary Fleming 27.00 TuiLon Globe Ticket Co. 27.32 Kenney's Ser. Sta. 1.00 Milford Public Schocls $628.25 Musinsky's & Felley 487.50 The Nixon Co. 108.02 Transportation Morris Shindler & Son 41.00 Carlstrom Bus Lines $25,664.00 Sportcraft Co. Inc. 21.00 Donald Hitchings 8,992.00 Wirthmore Stores 166.81 Total $1,897.45 176 177 Officials Edwin Ellsworth 12.00 Frank Kaminsky $30.00 30.00 Rosalie Baker George Leal 6.00 J ames Barnes 12.00 James Lukey 15.00 17.00 Raymond Belliveau Robert Macmillan 24.00 Robert Berquist 12.00 Chester Ranlett 12.00 6.00 Richard Carter Timothy Sullivan 34.00 Mary Cashman 15.00 Leslie Taylor 12.00 5.00 Stuart Clive Total $156.00 Edward Crothers 12.00 Edward Doherty 24.00 Miscellaneous 15.00 Donald Dwyer Brown & Smith $2.45 Armos Fillback 15.00 Country Cleaners 26.75 William Gosselin 30.00 E. Central Golf League 15.00 2.00 Richard Hoskings Dr. Jos. Ferrucci 5.00 John Joyce 87.00 Ivory System 15.00 447.30 Max Kaufman Dr. Charles Morgan 5.00 J ames Lockhart 15.00 Dr. Norman Nathanson 25.00 10.00 Paul McCormack N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 23.90 James McLoughlin 15.00 Pyne Sand & Stone Co. 30.00 134.02 Richard Mitchell St. Marks Golf Assoc. 30.00 Richard Moylan 30.00 Dr. Ronald Singleton 18.00 10.00 Yorke Murphy Total $696.42 John Oliva 15.00 15.00 Paul Parenteau TOTAL ATHLETICS Mary Perry 15.00 $5,611.37 12.00 William Rex Receipts Robert Rooney 15.00 Edward Ryan 60.00 1959 Balance $1,503.39 James Sibson 102.00 1960 Appropriation 4,250.00 J ames Strong 48.00 1960 Receipts 1,351.20 William Summers 10.00 24.00 Nelson Tomasetti $7,104.59 Michael Vodoklys 24.00 Total Expended 25.00 $5,611.37 Catherine Walker Balance of 1960 $1,493.22 Anthony Warsybok 12.00 Total $831.00 Transportation Vocational $946.50 $946.50 Carlstrom Bus Lines Transportation Medical Francis Arms $185.86 Dr. Jos. Annunziata $100.00 $100.00 Ernest Bartlett 43.20 I " Insurance John Beattie 46.40 Mary Boudreau Paul M. Phipps $984.00 $984.00 88.75 D. W. Cowern 60.50 Police Virginia Kenney 72.80 Thomas Brevelia $16.00 Doris Phipps 62.85 Arthur Chesmore 6.00 Mary Pyne 140.80 178 179 Gertrude Remby 115.20 Town of Westboro Metella Woodworth 1,113.00 John Cowern Total $1,929.36 Tuition City of Worcester City of Boston $240.64 Shirley Arms Dorothy McBride Town of Framingham 392.34 Richard Bartlett William Midgley Town of Grafton 433.60 Royal Billings William Nichols City of Marlboro 26.40 Judith Boudreau Arthur Pyne Town of Milford 26.40 Fred Grant James Remby City of Newton 26.40 Joseph Irvine James Sullivan Town of Wellesley 429.66 Paul Kenney Dwight Woodworth Town of Westboro 355.00 City of Worcester 3,467.19 Total $5,397.63 Total Expenditures $7,326.90

Account Overdrawn $1,316.99

The following pupils attended Massachusetts Trade Schools all or part of 1960:

Town of Framingham Clifton Bayliss Russell Phipps Donald Bresse Howard Pierce Charles Cafarelli Everett Randall Amos Holt Leslie Swain John Jennings Douglas Winslow Preston McKay William Wright

City of Marlboro Anthony DeStefano Wilbur MacKay Joseph Murray

Town of Milford Barbara Ltmdergan Bette Mack Rosemary Lynch Mrs. John Taylor

City of Newton Anthony Petracca 180 181 Personal Property TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT Debits: FOR THE YEAR 1960 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1959 $2,810.60 Credits: Paid to Treasurer $2,718.60 Abated 92.00 Taxes for the Year 1958 $2,810.60 Real Estate Debits: Poll Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1959 $8,319.64 Debits: Credits: Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1959 $192.00 Paid to Treasurer $8,018.24 Credits: Transferred to Tax Title 180.40 Paid to Treasurer $178.00 Abated 121.00 Abated 14.00 $8,319.64 $192.00

Personal Property Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Debits: Debits: Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1959 $ 33.00 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1959 $11,950.4 7 Credits: Commitments January, February, March 1960 15,179.68 Abated $ 33.00 Refunds 577 .52 Taxes for the Year 1959 $27,707.6·, Credits: Real Estate Paid to Treasurer $25,367.16 Debits: Abated 2,340.51 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1959 $35,618.61 Refunds 552.00 $27,707.67 $36,170.61 Taxes for the Year 1960

Credits: Real Estate $26,747.35 Paid to Treasurer Debits: Transferred to Tax Title 188.60 Abated 761.30 Commitments $502,684.87 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1960 8,473.36 Refunds 2,064.15 $36,170.61 $504,749.02

182 183 Credits: Credits: Paid to Treasurer $440,431.64 Paid to Treasurer $1,934.00 Transferred to Tax Title 784.59 Abated 330.00 Abated 22,453.18 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1960 374.00 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1960 41,079.61 $2,638.00 $504,749.02 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Unpaid Water Rates and Charges Debits: Debits: Commitments $65,679.14 Commitment $3,088.57 Refunds 1,004.07 Credits: $66,683.21 Paid to Treasurer $2,148.90 Credits: Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1960 939.67 Paid to Treasurer $49,512.35 $3,088.57 Abated 3,870.52 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1960 13,300.34 Personal Property $66,683.21 Debits: Interest Account Commitment $63,168.93 Debits: Credits: Interest, Charges and Fees Paid to Treasurer $60,753.32 $1,733.80 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1960 2,415.61 Credits: $63,168.93 Paid to Treasurer $1,733.80

Farm Animal Excise Tax Collector's Expense Account Debits: Appropriation: $925.00 Commitment $118.75 Expenditures: Credits: Ross H. Currier, Agent $20.00 Paid to Treasurer $88.75 30.00 B. & T. Publishing Company 28.00 Uncollected as of Dec. 31, 1960 Bates Stationery Company 21.44 $118.75 U. S. Post Office, Hopkinton, Mass. 376.00 Hobbs & Warren, Inc. 246.90 M. Pulver, typing 60.00 Poll New England Tel. & Tel. Company 22.00 Framingham News, Legal Advertising 33.00 Debits: Tax Taking Expenses and Commitments $2,638.00 Recording Fees 44.08 184 185 Framingham Typewriter Sales & Service 22.50 Middlesex Label Company, Inc. 50.40 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Balance December 31, 1960 .68 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: $925.00 In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, your Accountant presents a statement of all receipts and expenditures by the Town for the year ending December 31, 1960. You will find a financial state­ Respectfully submitted, ment showing assets and liabilities, as of December 31, 1960.

I wish to thank all Departments of the Town for their cooperation during the year.

ELEANOR S. CREEDAN Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM M. SURETTE

Collector of Taxes Town Accountant

RECEIPTS

General Revenue: Taxes: Current Year $505,356.60 Previous Years 37,662.79 Tax Title Redemptions: 500.00 From State: Income Tax $17,269.01 Meal Tax 3,170.97 Corporation Tax 18,815.19 39,255.17 Licenses and Pennits: Liquor 4,386.25 All Others 70.00 4,456.25 Court Fines: 45.40 Grants and Gifts: Federal Grant Old Age Assistance 24,081.12 186 .187 Federal Grand Aid to Old Age Assistance: 6,118.39 Dependent Children From State 32,573.03 Federal Grant Disability From Cities and Towns 803.99 Assistance 2,073.55 From Individuals Mass. School Fund 148,395.48 158.25 33,535.27 Vocational Education 1,556.01 Water Department: 46,049.15 School Tuition and Trans­ Cemeteries: portation 33,421.96 Chapter 81 16,143.65 231,790.16 Sales of Lots and Graves 325.00 74,879.51 Perpetual Care 500.00 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax: Opening and Closing Graves 2,192.50 Dog Fund: 844.20 Tomb Fees 8.00 Insurance 1,000.00 Departmental : Sale of Liners 38.00 4,063.50 Treasurer 1,125.32 Temporary Loans and Bonds 409,975.00 Rent Town Hall 165.00 Police Department 3.00 Interest Deferred Taxes 1,733.80 Sealer of Weights and Measures 60.05 Corney Memorial Fund-Interest Board of Health 3,308.14 56.20 Soldiers Relief 763.85 Cemetery Fund 1,563.98 School Cafeterias 44,136.83 School Athletics 831.82 Dog Licenses for County 1,076.25 Other School Items 1,870.15 Corney Memorial Chapel Fund 1,000.00 Recreation 263.50 Sale of Real Estate 2,937.95 State Income Tax 4,341.33 Rent Jr.-Sr. High School 335.00 Blue Cross 4,897.45 Rent H. A. A. House 432.00 Reimbursement Loss Retirement Fund 5,180.05 on Taxes 2,400.52 Withholding Taxes Paraplegic Veterans' 50,581.64 Abatements 414.00 59,047.13 Total Receipts $1,067,282.35 Road Machinery Fund 777.25 Cash Balance Jan. 1, 1960 38,696.95 State-Chapter 90 Const. & Maint. 21,483.31 Grand Total $1,605,979.30 County-Chapter 90 Const. & Maint. 9,237.35 Lien Recovery 7,476.58 Public Welfare: EXPENDITURES-1960 From State 1,014.00 From Cities & Towns 3,374.29 From Individuals 226.84 4,615.13 Moderator's Salary $15.00 Disability Assistance: Selectmen's Department: From State 1,947.56 Selectmen $300.00 Clerk 300.00 Aid to Dependent Children: Printing, Stationery & Postage 135.05 From State 3,854.34 Transportation 10.00

188 189 Association Dues 9.00 Telephone 146.50 Deed Abstracts and Land Plans 165.50 Association Dues 59.00 Enlargements 30.00 Newspaper Advertising 227.17 Clerical Work 300.00 3,041.89 Expense at Old High School 36.25 Legal Expenses 1,000.00 Service on Christmas Tree 72.00 Metal Posts for Street Signs 101.84 Civil Defense 579.00 Clamps for Street Signs 10.01 Street Signs 95.00 Planning Board: Repairing Damaged Car 288.68 Blueprints 6.82 Selectmen's Seminar 20.00 Newspaper Advertising 28.52 1 Adding Machine 75.00 Association Dues 50.00 Car'e of Town Flag 50.00 Legal Expenses 200.00 Assigning Property Numbers 475.00 Printing, Stationery & Postage 99.40 Posting Warrants 20.00 Consultant Services 248.50 Supplies 1.05 2,422.55 Regional Planning Board Expenses Town Accountant Salary 1,150.00 5.00 Typing 16.00 654.24 Treasury Department: Town Clerk Department: Salary 1,800.00 Salary 500.00 Printing, Stationery & Postage 719.99 Assistant 300.00 Bond 222.50 Printing, Stationery & Postage 138.25 Tax Title Expenses 374.98 Bond 7.50 Association Dues 12.00 Association Dues 7.50 Certifying Notes 8.00 Conference Expense 50.00 Telephone, Transportation and Supplies 2.55 Treasury Meetings 173.90 Typewriter Service 5.50 Maintenance of Machines 55.13 Clerical Work 18.00 1,029.30 Addressograph Plates 23.90 Legal Services for School Bond 850.00 Election & Registration Department: Rent for Safety Box 4.00 4,294.40 Salaries of Registrars 195.00 Estimated Receipts 50.00 Election Officers 1,702.00 Tax Collector Department: Printing, Stationery & Postage 331.40 Street Listing 400.00 Salary 2,200.00 725.74 Newspaper Advertising 23.86 Printing, Stationery & Postage Lunches 140.54 Bond 329.70 Supplies 22.00 19.93 Telephone Clerical Work 21.00 2,833.73 Typing 60.00 Typewriter Repairs 19.50 Town Hall: 44.08 Tax Taking Expense Janitor 2,200.00 Newspaper Advertising 33.00 Fuel Oil 20.00 3,454.02 1,124.98 Bond Deputy Tax Collector Lights 212.34 Assessors' Department: Janitor Supplies 107.69 Repairs 560.87 Salaries 2,100.00 152.65 Rental P. A. System 30.00 Telephone Town Hall License 25.00 4,260.88 Printing, Stationery & Postage 179.74 Transportation 105.00 191 190 Police Department: Tree Department: Police Chief Salary $5,200.00 Salary Tree Warden 200.00 Police Officers' Salaries 15,080.12 General Maintenance 1,911.59 Telephone 550.13 Equipment 63.16 Equipment 79.40 All Others 20.96 2,195.71 Repairs 678.04 Association Dues 10.00 Planting and Care of Shade Trees 265.37 744.90 Gasoline, oil and grease Eradication of Poison Ivy 299.89 Photographs 133.50 Fuel Oil 147.00 Suppression Dutch Elm Disease : Supplies 19.27 Labor, Cutting and Hauling Trees 2,997.61 Signs 31.00 P. O. Box Rent 2.40 Forest Fire Department: Insurance 631.62 Labor 304.23 Paint 42.20 Apparatus 300.00 Stationery Supplies 29.35 All Others 395.77 1,000.00 Cleaning Blankets 15.00 Rental Police Lock-up, Dog Officer Salary 200.00 Framingham 250.00 Board of Health: State Police Training School 100.00 Ammunition 66.20 23,810.13 Salaries 60.00 Salary, Nurse 900.00 Fire Department: Clerk 100.00 Fire Chief Salary 700.00 Supplies 33.07 Firemen's Salaries 3,625.00 Printing, Stationery & Postage 46.35 Special Services 495.25 Transportation & Telephone 111.75 Clerk 60.00 Testing Services 90.00 844.39 Chest Clinic & Lab Expenses Apparatus Framingham ' Hose 690.00 100.00 Gasoline and Oil 274.67 Clinics 159.45 Truck Repairs 314.95 Board and Treatment 2,267.37 Building and Grounds: Slaughtering Inspectors 3,695.00 Fuel 806.01 Sanitation Inspection 500.00 Lights 523.83 Newspaper Advertising 40.88 Repairs 409.58 Disposal of Dead Animals 16.00 All Others 179.40 Births, Deaths and Marriages 220.00 Other Expenses: Eradication of Mosquitoes 2,433.53 10,773.40 Telephone 905.93 Garbage Collection 4,700.00 Insurance 339.65 All Others 306.34 10,475.00 Care of Town Dump 2,000.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 85.00 Highway Department: Building Inspector 300.00 Highway Surveyor Salary 1,000.00 Association Dues 5.00 Moth Department: Stationery Supplies 7.65 Lights 22.22 Spraying 757.34 Telephone 180.35 Labor 637.50 1,394.84 Legal Expenses 25.00

192 193 1 Blue Book 9.00 Freight Charges 6.34 Labor 3,G06.53 Groceries 2,107.20 Hired Equipment 2,891.00 F'uel 654.91 Stone, Gravel, etc. 2,530.89 Board and Care 6,379.72 Equipment and Repairs 5,880.54 Medicine and Medical Attention 1,193.37 Insurance 199.50 Cash Grants 6,213.71 Rock Salt 3,483.40 Disability Assistance 4,527.84 Supplies 93.64 Old Age Assistance 1,554.94 Gasoline, Oil and Grease Other Towns & Cities 1,412.96 399.87 Fuel Oil Old Age Assistance 82,883.54 Signs and Posts 16.70 Aid to Dependent Children 7,523.60 Newspaper Advertising 3.30 All Others 9.00 123,386.93 Express Cha rges 4.16 Surveying Services 27.00 Soldiers Relief: Labor , Snmv and Ice Removal 1,542.22 Salary, Agent 425.00 Hired Equipment, Snow Veterans' Aid 4,071.02 4,496.02 and Ice Removal 6,289.75 Street Lights 11,366.00 41,129.66 School Department: Town Hall Drain 59.02 General: Berm-Ash St. side of Common 214.64 School Committee Expense 125.00 Hurricane Donna 900.25 Superintendent 8,700.00 Chapter 81: Clerk in Superintend's Office 3,200.00 Truant Officer 100.00 Labor 12,518.27 Printing, Stationery & Postage 135.44 Materials 11,345.47 Telephone 220.65 Machine Rentals 3,735.50 27,599.24 Traveling Expenses 100.00 Chapter 90-Construction: All Others 1,013.66 School Census 175.00 Labor 8,014.96 Materials 4,823.51 Teachers' Salaries: Machine Rentals 11,533.90 24,372.37 High, Elementary and Chapter 90-Maintenance: Supervisors 244,299.99 Coaches and Faculty Labor 383.38 Managers 2,566.37 Material 4,116.48 4,499.86 Textbooks and Supplies: Chapter 90-Construction-South St. : 282.00 Textbooks 5,262.92 Labor Supplies 15,538.72 Public Welfare: Library 730.72 Salaries and Wages 9,100.78 Printing, Stationery & Postage 738.96 Tuition 668.25 Telephone 235.90 Transportation 38,484.00 Legal Expenses 226.60 :Meeting Expenses 104.00 Janitor Service 18,890.83 Association Dues 5.00 Fuel & Light 20,059.11 Maintenance of Machines 46.00 Keys 8.50 195 194 \ Maintenance of Buildings & Hopkinton Public Library: Grounds: Librarian 2,600.00 Repairs 9,465.59 Assistant Librarians 2,597.20 Janitor Supplies 6,588.82 Books, Periodicals, and Supplies 1,647.00 6,844.20 Telephone 415.60 Care of Common, Soldiers Mound 497.25 Furniture & Furnishings 4,715.95 Little League Ball Field 200.00 Other Miscellaneous Expenses 551.51 Park Commissioners Expenses 22.86 Diplomas, Graduation Workmen's Compensation 2,582.10 Exercises, etc. 808.31 Blanket Insurance 4,981.02 Health: Memorial Day 395.29 Physical Training 1,607.01 Physician and Dentist 1,250.00 Printing Town Reports & Nurse 1,500.00 Finance Comm. Reports 1,896.45 Medical Supplies 287.06 387,460.51 H. A. A. Clubhouse: School Athletics: Caretaker 500.00 Referees 841.00 Fuel Oil 336.34 Transportation 946.50 Lights 28.76 Police 156.00 Repairs 24.50 889.60 Insurance 984.00 Sandy Island: Equipment 2,138.87 Printing 63.07 Lifeguards and Labor 1,075.00 Telephone 23.90 Police 357.50 Medical 121.75 8 empty 50 gal. drums 4.00 All Others 336.28 5,611.37 Supplies 39.34 Telephone 39.56 Industrial Schools: Gravel and Regrading Causeway 25.00 Transportation 1,929.36 Signs 9.00 1,549.40 City of Worcester 3,467.19 Repairs to Residence at A. A. Field Town of Wellesley 429.66 179.75 Town of Grafton 433.60 Recreation Program: Town of Framingham 392.34 Salaries, equipment and materials Town of Westboro 355.00 2,216.07 City of Boston 240.64 Water Department: City of Newton 26.40 Town of Milford 26.40 Administration: Town of Marlboro 26.40 7,326.99 Commissioners 1,550.00 Printing, Stationery & Postage 394.43 School Cafeterias: Telephone . 214.05 Salaries 15,299.95 Bond 30.00 Milk and Groceries 31,297.18 Legal Expenses 200.00 Miscellaneous 995.51 47,592.64 General: Elementary School Building Committee: Labor 10,947.34 Labor, Materials, Fur­ Pipe and Fittings 700.76 nishings, etc. 201,479.98 Equipment 6,505.95

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Balance Sheet - De~mber 31, 1960

Assets Liabilities Cash: Unexpended Balances: F ramingham Bank $116,086.67 El'adication of Mosquitoes $ ' 566.47 Accounts Receivable : Chapter 90 Construction 6,151.91 1959 Real Estate Tax $ 8,473.36 Chapter 90 Const.-South St. 11,277.66 1960 Poll Tax 374.00 Repair Drain Fenton St. 142.00 1960 Farm Animal Ex. Tax 30.00 Pll blic Welfare 15,400.19 1960 Unpaid Water Rates Lien Recovery Account 4,134.11 And Charges 939.67 School Athletics Income Account 1,181.84 1%0 Personal Tax 2,415.61 Elementary School Bldg. Comm. 18,667.53 1960 Real Estate Tax 41,079.61 Civil Defense 206.06 1960 M. V. E xcise Tax 13,300.34 Erection of five signs 150.00 Public Welfare AI C 3,470.35 Permanent Memorial Committee 200.00 Aid Dependent Children AI C 816.51 Repairs residence H. A. A. House 199.83 Old Age Assistance AI C 952.57 Purchase Land for Cemetery 450.00 Water Rates A I C 23,199.28 Total Unexpended Balances $58,727.60 Total Accounts Receivable 95,051.30 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Tax T itles held for Redemption 5,729.24 1VI. V. Excise Tax Revenue 13,300.34 Tax Possessions 3,950.45 Farm Animal Excise Revenue 30.00 Due from State Chapter 81 14,713.65 Unpaid Water Rates & Charges Revenue 939.67 Due from State Chapter 90 Const. 12,000.00 Tax Title & Tax Possession Revenue 9,679.69 Due from County Chapter 90 Maint. 1,500.00 Departmental Revenue 7,785.25 Due from County Chapter 90 Canst. 7,454.25 Water Revenue 23,199.28 State Parks & Reservations 1960 483.27 County Tax 1960 994.74 Total Revenue Reserved 54,934.23 Overlay 1960 2,537.20 39,975.00 Loans Authorized 9,300.00 Temporal'y Loans Loans Authorized Unissued 9,300.00 Overdrawn: 317.72 Highway-General 998.66 Blue Cross 80.20 School Cafeterias 5,261.46 State Income Tax 10.50 Trade School Tuition 1,316.99 Dog Tax Refund Road Machine Fund 379.71 Sale Real Estate Fund 4,719.85 Sale Cemetery Lots and Graves 2,526.50 Reserve--Overlay Surplus 1,599.76 Overlay 1959 213.89 Excess and Deficien{:y (Surplus) 104,592.92

Total $277 ,377 .88 Total $277,377.SF

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Debt Accounts Net Funded Debt $1,468,000.00 School Bonds 1 %% - 1965 $ 75,000.00 Water Bonds 1%% - 1965 30,000.00 Watel' Bonds 1.70% -1967 35,000.00 Water B.:mds New Standpipe 1.90% -1969 45,000.00 School Bonds 2.30% - 1974 560,000.00 School Bonds 2.50% -1975 430,000.00 School Bonds 2.50% -1966 28,000.00 School Bonds 3.00% - 1962 20,000.00 New Fire Equipment Bonds 2.25% -1963 6,000.00 New Water Well Bonds 2.50 o/c -1968 19,000.00 School Bonds 3.30%-1970 220,000.00 Total $1,468,000.00 Total $1,468,000.00

Trust Funds Cash and Securities $36,967.03 Cemetery Trust Funds Principal $31,434.85 School Fund 7,341.56 Charles L. Claflin Park Fund 1,172.41 C. B. & M. C. Holman Fund 2,079.10 Corney Memorial Chapel Fund 2,280.67 School Fund 7,341.56 Total $44,308.59 Total $44,308.59 TREASURER'S INCIDENTALS

ANNUAL REPORT Appropriation $997.00 OF THE TOWN TREASURER Transfer from Appropriation Committee 850.00 TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON: $1,847.00 I respectfully submit my annual report for the year Payments: ending December 31,1960. U. S. Post Office, postage $367.40 I would like to express publicly my thanks to all Cost printing and Ctf., Town Officials and Department Heads for their coopera­ notes & Bonds 858.00 tion during the past year. Treasurer's meetings, phone, transportation & convention 173.90 Supplies 158.08 You will see that our cash balance as of December 31 Repairs & cleaning machines has increased by $77,389.72 over one year ago. I would 45.84 New Checks 225.00 suggest that we not use all of the surplus this year (as Collectors & Treas., dues we have in the past few years) to reduce the tax rate but 12.00 Safe Deposit, rent 4.00 rathel' leave some of it accumulate each year for future Misc. Capital Improvement. 2.70 1,846.92 Balance $ .08 I also think that the Town should consider the pur­ chas2 of modern machines for computing pay roll checks and records. This year I issued over 4,500 pay roll checks TREASURER'S SALARY to 220 employees. This represents a good sized business. Appropriation $1,800.00 The Federal Withholding tax amounted to $50,581.64 and the State Withholding tax was $4,341.75. In addition Payments 1,800.00 there is the retirement, blue cross and insurance deduc­ tions. The time involved in this work is increasing each Balance $ 0.00 year and the time is fast coming when such machinery will be necessary. TREASURER'S BOND A ppropriation $240.00 The following is a summary of the Cash Statement, Debt Record and Trust Funds in custody of the Town Payments Riley Insurance Agency 222.50 Treasurer for the year ending December 31, 1960. Balance $ 17.50 CASH STATEMENT TAX TITLE EXPENSE ACCOUNT Cash Balance January 1, 1960 $38,696.95 Receipts for the year (itemized listing Appropriation $375.00 in Town Accountant report) 1,567,282.35 Payments: $1,605,979.30 Recording, preparing deeds for Tax Sale, Payments for the year (itemized listing legal fees and supplies $374.98 in Town Accountant report) 1,489,892.63 Balance $ .02 Cash Balance December 31, 1960 $116,086.67

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TOWN OF HOPIHNTON TRUST FUNDS Balance Principal Interest Payments BALANCE 12-31-60 Name 1-1-60 Added '60 Added '60 1960 Principal Accum. Int. Total Cemetery Trust Fund $31,373.02 $500.00 $1,125.81 $1,563.98 $29,270.50 $2,164.35 $31,434.85 (income used for care of lots) Charles Claflin Park 1,131.05 41.36 none 1,000.00 172.41 1,172.41 (income used for care of Common) Comey Memorial Chapel 1,212.47 1,000.00 64.45 none 2,003.75 276.92 2,280.67 (income used for care of Chapel) Charles & Mary Holman Fund 2,005.76 73.34 none 1,500.00 579.10 2,079.10 (income used to plant trees in center of Town

TOTAL $36,067.03

The above funds are invested as follows; Hopkinton Savings Bank $23,695.29 South Middlesex Co. Bank 8,600.00 Framinb";lam Trust Co. Savings 1,971.74 Framingham Co. Bank 1,400.00 United States Bonds 1,300.00 $36,967.03

TOWN OF HOPKINTON DEBT RECORD Name Rate Issue Due Original Principal Outstanding Principal Intel'est D~te Dat~ Amount Pd. 1960 12-31-<:0 Due 1961 Due 1961 Center School 1.75% 7-1-50 7-1-65 $265,000. $15,000. $ 75,000. $15,000. $ 1,312.50 Jr. Sr. High School 2.30% 10-1-54 10-1-74 800,000. 40,000. 560,000. 40,000. 12,880.00 Jr. Sr. High School 2.30 % 7-1-55 7-1 -75 580,000. 30,000. 430,000. 30,000. 10,750.00 Jr. Sr. High School 2.50 % 3-1-56 3-1-66 48,000. 5,000. 28,000. 5,000. 637.50 Jr. Sr. High School 3.00 % 5-1-57 5-1-62 50,000. 10,000. 20,000. 10,000. 450.00 Add. to High School 3.30% 4-1-60 4-1-70 220,000. none 220,000. 25,000. 6,847.50 ------Total School $1,333,000. $125,000. $32,877.50 Less amount due State Aid 673,217.21 Net Town share $659,782.79 t>:) WATER 0c.n Oakhurst 2.25% 5-1-53 5-1-60 35,000. 5,000. none none none Wood Street Fruit St. 1.75% 5-1-50 5-1 -65 100,000. 7,000. 30,000. 6,000. 472.50 Maspenock 1.70% 5-1-52 5-1-67 90,000. 5,000. 35,000. 5,000. 552.50 New Water Wells 2.50% 4-1-58 4-1-68 25,000. 3,000. 19,0-00. 3,000. 437.50 New Stand Pipe 1.90% 7-1-5'1 7-1-69 78,000. 5,000. 45,000. 5,000. 855.00 FIRE Fire Equipment Notes 2.25 % 4-1-58 4-1-63 10,000. 2,000. 6,000. 2,000. 112.50 HIGHWAY Hig'hway Reib. Note 1.25% 12-15-60 4-15-61 39,975. 39,975. 39,975. 175.00 ---- Total Water, Fire & Highway $174,975. $ 60,975. $2,605.00 Less due from State & County Highway 39,975. $135,000. $185,975. $35,307.50 Total Town Share $77 4,782.79 Respectfully submitted, ERNEST F . :FECTEAU, Town Treasurer ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money, and to determine what sum, for the payment of tuition of pupils at Industrial TOWN WARRANT Schools, and act on all matters relating thereto.

ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town wiH vote and ap­ Middlesex, ss. propriate a sum of money to be paid to the Treasurer of the Middlesex County Retirement System, in accordance To either Constable of the Town in Hopkinton in said with the provisions of Section 22 (7) (ii) of Chapter 32 County, Greeting: of the General Laws as amended, and act on all matters relating thereto. In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise Town of Hopkinton, qualified to vote in elections and in and appropriate a sum or sums of money, and to deter­ Town affairs, to meet at the High School Auditorium in mine what sum or sums for the construction and mainte­ said Hopkinton, on Monday, the 6th day of March, 1961, nance of public ways under the provisions of Chapter 81 at eight o'clock in the evening, then and there to act on of the General Laws as amended and of Highways of the the following articles: Department of Public Works under said statute, and act on all matters relating thereto. ARTICLE 1. To hear and act on the report of Town Officers and committees. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum or sums of money, and to deter­ ARTICLE 2. To hear and act on reports and rec­ mine what sum or sums, for the construction of public ommendations of the Selectmen and other officers and ways under the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General committees of the Town and Board of Trustees, and to Laws as amended and of the Highways of the Department raise and appropriate money, by transfer from available of Public Works under said statute, and act on all matters funds or otherwise, for the support of schools, highways, relating thereto. bridges, police, street lights, parks, playgrounds, fire de­ partment, sewer department, tree warden's department, ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise town library, welfare and old age assistance, cemeteries, and appropriate a sum or sums of money, and to deter­ payment of Town's creditors, for a reserve fund, for any mine what sum or sums for the maintenance of public other purpose included in said reports, for the payment ways under the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General of notes and bonds of the Town, if any, which mature La,'ls as amended and of the Highways of the Department before the next annual meeting, for the payment of pen­ of Public Works under said statute, and act on all matters sions and for all other necessary expenses of the Town; relating thereto. pass any vote or take any action relative to said matters or any thereof. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to au­ ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to au­ thorize the Water Board to appoint a Clerk, Collector of thorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, Water Rates and Charges, and Engineers from its mem­ to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the bers, and to fix by vote the salary for each position or revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1962, member, and act on all matters relating thereto. and to issue a note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one (1) year, in accordance with Section 17 ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and any acts in amend­ and appropriate or transfer from available funds, the ment thereof or in addition thereto. sum of $1,316.99, to compensate for a deficit in the pay­ ment of tuition of pupils at industrial schools. 206 207 ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to au­ Route # 135; thence turning and running Southeasterly thorize the Tree Warden to appoint himself to a posi­ by the southerly line of Route .#135, about fifty (50) tion in his department; and further, if such authority is feet to the point of beginning. given, to fix the hourly wage for such position, pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Parcel II. Land in Hopkinton, shown as Lot B on the above-described plan, and bounded and described as ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise follows: Beginning at the northeasterly corner of said and appropriate a sum or sums of money for the eradica­ Lot B, as shown on said plan, and thence running in a tion of mosquitos, said sum or sums to be spent under the straight line six hundred thirty-three and 12/ 100 direction of the Board of Health, and act on all matters (633.12) feet along the westerly line of Parcel I, above relating thereto. described, being land of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, to a stone bound; thence continuing in a straight line along the westerly line of ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to au­ Parcel I, above described, two hundred forty-three and thorize the Board of Health to appoint a Sanitation In­ 86/ 100 (243.86) feet to a point; thence turning and run­ spector from its members at a salary not to exceed ning Westerly three hundred seventy-four and 32/100 $500.00 and act on all matters relating thereto. (374.32) feet, as shown on said plan, to a poin ~ , Lhen c e turning and running Northwesterly six hundred eighty­ ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise four and 18/ 100 (684.18) feet, as shown on said plan to and appropriate the sum of $998.66, by transfer from a point; thence turning and running in an Easterly direc­ available funds or otherwise, for the purpose of paying tion, as shown on said plan, one hundred fifty-eight and for the liability incurred by the Town for snow removal 72/ 100 (158.72) feet, to the point of beginning. Being the under an emergency declared by the Board of Selectmen land purchased by the Town of Hopkinton in 1957 from on December 14, 1960, in conformity with Section 31 of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Com­ Chapter 44, and act on all matters relating thereto. pany and from Florence Boyns.

ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to con­ And to determine whether the Town will appropriate struct a new Highway Department Barn to be constructed money therefor, to be provided by taxation, appropriation on the following-described parcels of land: from available funds in the Treasury, or by borrowing under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or take any action Parcel I. Land shown as Lot A on plan of land relative thereto. entitled "Proposed Purchase of New Haven Railroad right of way for the Town of Hopkinton, submitted by J. P. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to ac­ Spinazola, Selectman, drawn by Carl E. Furlong, dated cept Section llA of Chapter 85 of the General Law~ :::;eptember 21, 1957," and bounded and described as which section provides for the operation and registration, follows: Beginning at a point on the southeasterly line traffic rules and regulations for bicycles and act on aU of Route #135, also known as West Main Street, in said matters relating thereto. Hopkinton, at the northwesterly corner of the premises to be conveyed and thence running Southerly one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet, to a point; thence turning and ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise running Easterly in a line at right angles to the monu­ and appropriate, appropriate from available funds or mented base line of the New York, New Haven and Hart­ otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the pur­ ford Railroad, sixty-six (66) feet, to a point; thence turn­ chase of a new dump truck for the Highway Department, ing and running Northerly one thousand fifty-six (1,056) provide for the disposition of a 1953 dump truck presently being used by said Department, and act on all matters feet, more or less, to an angle at land owned by said Rail­ relating thereto. road ; thence turning and running Westerly twelve and 5/ 10 (12.5) feet to an angle at land owned by said Rail­ road; thence turning and running Northerly one hundred ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise fifty (150) feet, more or less, to the southerly line of and appropriate, appropriate from available funds or

208 209 otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the pur­ chase of a new cruiser, provide for the disposition of the ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to au­ cruiser presently being used by the Police Department thorize the Cemetery Commission to appoint a Clerk from and act on all matters relating thereto. its members, fix the salary for said position, and act on all matters relating thereto. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or other­ ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will authorize the wise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of Board of Selectmen to accept a conveyance of the removing the flagpole and memorial in front of the Old following-described parcel of land from John D. Riordan High School on Main Street, erecting it near the ceme­ and Ann K. Riordan to the Inhabitants of the Town of teries on Mayhew Street, or purchase a new flagpole for Hopkinton, which parcel of land is situated on the west­ erection near the cemeteries on Mayhew Street, and act erly side of Wood Street beginning at the easterly corner on all matters relating thereto. of t he premises by land now or formerly of Louis A. V/ard and said Wood Street; thence running Westerly by said ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise Ward land as the wall stands and continuing in the same and appropriate, appropriate from available funds or direction of 13 rods to a stake and stones; thence running otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the pur­ Westerly by said Ward land 5 rods to a stake and stones; pose of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Town of thence Easterly by said Wood Street 14 rods to the point Hopkinton in 1965 and act on all matters relating thereto. of beginning. Meaning and intending by this Article to authorize the Selectmen to accept from the said Riordans ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise the third parcel in a deed from Alden D. Dinsmore el ux and appropriate or appropriate from available funds a to John D. Riordan et UX, dated January 10, 1951 and re­ sum or sums of money for the purpose of installing an corded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds electrically operated movement with a striking circuit in in Book 7693, Page 382. the Town Clock located in Woodville Church and act on all matters relating thereto. ARTICLE 27. To see whether the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum or sums of money for the ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise construction of a Town Barn on the land described in and appropriate, appropriate from available funds or Article 26 above, determine what sum or sums are to be otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the pur­ raised therefore and how said sum or sums are to be pose of investigating the need for additional school rooms, raised, by borrowing or otherwise, and act on all matters said sum to be expended under the direction of a com­ relating thereto. mittee of three members, appointed by the Moderator, one of which shall be a member of the school committee, said ARTICLE 28. To hear the report of the Selectmen committee to bring in a recommendation not later than relative to the laying out of the following-named street, March, 1962. to wit: White Road from Cunningham Street to Wood Street, all as shown on a plan of land entitled "Subdivision ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise Plan of Land in Hopkinton, Mass., Owned by Edward and appropriate or appropriate from available funds a White, Scale 1"=40', July 24, 1956, George D. White, sum or sums of money for the purpose of installing a Marlboro, Mass., Surveyor;" and to see if the Town will sidewalk on the Northerly side of Wood Street from Fruit vote to accept said street as a Town way under the pro­ Street to the entrance of the Woodville Rod and Gun Club, visions of General Laws Chapter 82 as amended; and will and act on all matters relating thereto. authorize the Selectmen to acquire by deed or otherwise, but without cost to the Town, any land necessary for the ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to au­ layout and construction of said street, and act on all thorize the Board of Assessors to appoint a Clerk from matters relating thereto. its members, fix the salary for said position, and act on all matters relating thereto ~ ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds or 210 211 otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the con­ watershed resources of said Town and for other purposes struction of White Road from Cunningham Street to and powers as set forth in said Section, said Commission Wood Street as shown on a plan of land entitled and to be appointed as provided in said Section 8C, and pass described in the report of the Board of Selectmen under any vote or take any action relative thereto. Article 28 of this Warrant; pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds or ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will accept the otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the pur­ provisions of Chapter 647 of the Acts of 1960, and act on pose of establishing and maintaining a Conservation Com­ all matters relating thereto. mission as set forth in Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, Ter. Ed. and amendments thereto. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to install lights on certain poles as specified below: (a) on East ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise Main Street-one mercury vapor light on Pole No. 43 and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, a (across from Frank Sulfaro's house) (b) on Grove Street sum or sums of money and determine what sum or sums, -one mercury vapor light on Pole No. 11-29 (pole nearest to defray the cost of printing and selling bonds for the High School exit) (c) on Wood Street--one mercury Town of Hopkinton. vapor light on Pole No.9 (across from the Woodville Fire Station, this is to replace ordinary light presently on pole) (d) on Mam Street-one mercury vapor light on ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to Pole No. 18 (across from Hopkinton Fire Station, thls to transfer from surplus funds an amount to be used by the replace ordinary light presently on pole) (e) at inter­ Board of Assessors for the purpose of computing the 1961 section of West Mam Street and Wood Street-one mer­ tax rate, and take any action relative thereto. cury vapor light on Pole No. 31. (f) on Wood Street--one standard light on Pole No. 80/ 81. ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to au­ thorize the Board of Selectmen, for the purpose of clarifi­ ARTICLE 32. To hear the report of the Selectmen cation, to change the name of City Road, also known as relative to the layout of Summer Street Extension from Proctor Street, also known as Saddle Hill Road, to Saddle the Northerly end of Summer Street running westerly for Hill Road: This road is located in the Northerly section of a distance of forty (40) feet and being forty (40) feet in the Town and extends from the intersection of Walker width, meaning to describe the tarred surfaced road for a Street and Proctor Street to Fruit Street: And act on all distance of forty (40) feet on Summer Street Extension, matters relating thereto. under the provisions of Chapter 82 of the General Laws as amended and to see if the Town will vote to accept said ARTICLE 38. To bring in their ballots on March Street as and for a public way and will authorize the 20, 1961, at an adjourned session of the above meeting in Board of Selectmen to take it by eminent domain, acquire the Town Hall for the election of a Moderator, and a Town by purchase or otherwise acquire, any land necessary for Clerk, each for a term of one year; one member of the said laying out, provide the sum or sums of money to pay Board of Selectmen for a term of three years; an the cost of damages therefor and of construction thereof, Assessor for a term of three years; a Town Treasurer for direct how said money shall be raised; pass any vote or a term of one year; two members of the School Committee take any action relative thereto. each for a term of three years; a member of the Water Board, a Member of the Board of Health, and a member ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to ac­ of the Parks and Recreations Committee, all for a term of cept Section 8C of Chapter 40 Ter. Ed. of the General three years; two members of the Planning Board for a Laws and all acts amendatory thereto, which provides term of five years; a Highway Surveyor, a Tree Warden, that by accepting said Section the Town may establish a and three Constables, all for a term of one year; a Ceme­ Conservation Commission for the promotion and develop­ tery Commissioner for a term of three years, two mem­ ment of the natural resources and for the protection of bers of the Board of Public Welfare for a term of three

212 213 INDEX years; two members of the Board of Public Welfare for a term of two years; one member of the Board of Public Welfare for a term of one year. Also to bring in their answers to any question or questions which may be framed or presented by the Board of Selectmen in accord­ ance with the provisions of Chapter 454 of the Acts and Town Officers 3 Resolves of Massachusetts for the year 1943 and amend­ Town Warrant - 1960 11 ments thereto Town Warrant - 1961 206 For this purpose, the polls will be open at seven o'clock in the forenoon and will close at eight o'clock in Report of the evening. Animal Inspector 75 Hereof, fail not and make due return of this Warrant Assessors 60 with your doings thereof, to the Clerk of said Town at Board of Health 71 the times and place aforesaid. Building Inspector ...... 101 Cemetery Commissioners ...... 105 Dog Officer ...... 88 Fire Department 68 DAVID F. WHALEN Highway Department 80 HERMAN L. LARTER Jury List 114 JOSEPH C. SPINAZOLA Library ...... 62 New Elementary School Building Committee 116 Selectmen of Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Commission ... 76 Planning Board ...... 119 Police Department 96 A true copy. Attest: Public Welfare 120 School Committee 125 Sealer of Weights and Measures 75 Francis X. Bowker Selectmen's Report 108 Constable of Hopkinton Tax Collector 182 Town Accountant 187 Town Clerk ..... 8 Treasurer ...... 202 Tree Department ...... 89 Trustee of the School Fund ...... 124 Water Board ...... 102

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